the Paper - Elkhart County Edition - November 23, 2021

www.the-papers.com

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Serving Elkhart County and parts of Noble, LaGrange & Marshall Counties Know Your Neighbor. . . . . 2➤ Speak Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Good Neighbors . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Look Ahead To Christmas . . . . . . . 6-10 Vol. 49 No. 33

Goshen (574) 534-2591

134 S. Main, Goshen, Indiana 46526

;OL :HS]H[PVU (YT` RPJRZ VMM

Red Kettle Campaign %\ '$9,' +$=/(',1( 6WDII :ULWHU Many people know the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, as Black Friday, the unofficial start to the Christmas shopping frenzy. But for Salvation Army officers and their legions of volunteers, Nov. 26 also marks the season for giving, when bellringers and their iconic red kettles remind shoppers not to forget those less fortunate. Nationally, the Salvation Army received more requests for assistance in the first six months of 2021 than all of 2020. And to help meet the demand, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Goshen Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign will have bellringers posted at five Goshen locations: two Walmart stores, two Walgreens and Kroger. Anyone interested in being a bellringer can do so at Registertoring.com. In addition to onsite bellringers, Salvation Army has also ir shopshop started online kettles to reach those who do more of their in ne ketping online. Anyone interested in starting their own online tle may do so by visiting salarmy.us/goshenkettle. n other Walmart is partnering with Salvation Army on m, which w Christmas drives as well, including a round-up program, includes online sales. oplle can The Adopt-a-Family program is yet another way people nd for help at Christmas. This can be done in different ways, an and ceebook, more information, visit Goshen Salvation Army on Facebook, where you will find the most up-to-date information. Gift donations, noted Lt. Kendra Hixenbaugh, “go too help briighter kids in need, and people in the community who need a brighter Christmas.” roughly According to Goshen’s Capt. Joseph Hixenbaugh, roughly m 70% of Salvation Army’s funding comes in the three months 0, which w before Christmas. This year, his goal is to reach $171,000, oggrams, will be used locally to fund Salvation Army’s many programs, ioor proincluding Angel Tree, rental and energy assistance, senior grams, the food pantry and more. plle and Joseph and Kendra Hixenbaugh are a married couple n Niles, joined the Goshen Salvation Army in July after serving in th he SalMich. The couple both grew up with family members in the yeears. vation Army, and they have been commissioned for five years. d size s One change for the Hixenbaughs is the increased tioon, of Goshen compared to Niles. Regardless of their location, vhowever, the core mission remains the same. “It’s about lov lovon n ing people,” affirmed Joseph Hixenbaugh. Each location att has its own needs, he said. “We do what we can to fill that need.” e-Another change for the Hixenbaughs is Goshen’s seSallnior programming. Between 30 and 40 seniors visit the Salvation Army on a regular basis between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. cluding Tuesdays and Thursdays for a variety of activities including Jooseph. cards and bingo. “It’s a fun program we both enjoy,” said Joseph. On Nov. 23, visitors also enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal. n proAgain, Facebook is the best place to receive updates on w gramming. “We post at least three to four times every week,” said Kendra. 74)) 533533 The Hixenbaughs also welcome anyone to call (574) 9584 or stop by Salvation Army’s Social Services offices at 1013 N. Main St. in Goshen. For more information, visit centralusa. salvationarmy.org/Goshen/.

),//,1* 7+( 6+(/9(6 ³ &DSW -RVHSK +L[HQEDXJK WHQGV WR WKH *RVKHQ 6DOYDWLRQ $UP\ )RRG 3DQWU\ RSHQ IURP D P WR QRRQ DQG S P WR S P 0RQGD\ 7XHVGD\ 7KXUVGD\ DQG )ULGD\ RU ´DQ\WLPH WKH EXLOGLQJ LV RSHQ µ KH VDLG 3KRWR E\ 'DYLG +D]OHGLQH

387 7+( .(77/( 21 ³ *RVKHQ 6DOYDWLRQ $UP\ &DSW -RVHSK +L[HQEDXJK LV SUHSSLQJ IRU WKLV \HDU·V 5HG .HWWOH &DPSDLJQ .HWWOHV DQG EHOOULQJHUV ZLOO EH SRVWHG DW ÀYH ORFDWLRQV LQ WKH *RV KHQ DUHD LQFOXGLQJ WZR :DOPDUWV WZR :DOJUHHQV DQG .URJHU 3KRWR E\ 'DYLG +D]OHGLQH

2

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, November 23, 2021

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR

Huser celebrates holidays and special occasions with nursing home residents %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 6WDII :ULWHU “From an early age, I have been drawn to nursing homes.” stated Marla Huser, Goshen. “When I was growing up, my parents volunteered at nursing homes and I enjoyed going with them. Now that

I’m an activities director at Courtyard Health Care in Goshen, my goal is to make it feel like home. I want our residents to feel like one big, happy family. I’m especially sensitive to residents’ needs when the holidays roll around.” Huser is married and has four children. “I was a stay-at-home

Madison Country Store

Discount Groceries Bulk Foods & More

Constantly changing inventory with new items arriving daily! Unbelievable low prices. Complete Bulk Food aisle for your shopping convenience. Pierce CR 40

- Store Hours Monday-Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM Saturday 8:30AM to 3:00 PM

Wakarusa

Bremen

SR 19

Beech Rd.

SR 331

✸

Cold Cooler with Cheese, Meats, Milk, Eggs & Butter Cereals, Canned Goods, Juices, Paper Products, Pet Foods & More! Checks or Cash Only

Nappanee US 6

67506 Beech Road • Wakarusa • 574-633-4143 Ext. 1

12 3/$&( /,.( +20( ³ $V WKH DFWLYLWLHV GLUHFWRU RI &RXUW\DUG +HDOWK &DUH *RVKHQ 0DUOD +XVHU ZDQWV WKH UHVLGHQWV WR IHHO DW KRPH (DFK &KULVWPDV VKH UDLVHV PRQH\ WR EX\ JLIWV IRU WKH UHVLGHQWV +HU KXVEDQG 0DUN +XVHU GUHVVHV XS DV 6DQWD DQG GHOLYHUV WKHP &KULVW PDV 'D\ +XVHU·V JRDO LV WR PDNH KROLGD\V DQG VSHFLDO RFFDVLRQV PHPRUDEOH IRU ERWK UHVLGHQWV DQG VWDII PHPEHUV 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ 0DUOD +XVHU mom for 13 years but then found a position opening at Hickory Creek as an activities director. I took the job and loved it.” Five years later, Hickory Creek closed. “Some of the staff members at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen knew me. Since Courtyard already had an activities director, I started out in the business office.” Six months later, the position of activities director became available. “I was happy to accept the job. I enjoy being with the residents.” She has been an activities director for 25 years. Growing up, Huser’s father called her “life’s little cheerleader.” “I love serving Jesus! I feel that it is what I was meant to do.” The residents greet Huser when

she comes to work each day. “They look forward to seeing me because I care deeply about them. They are my family.” When Mark Huser (her second husband) proposed to Marla, after she’d been single for seven years, she quickly said yes. “I knew we

Rite Choice Foods NORMAL HOURS: 8 A.M.-9 P.M. MON.-SAT. • 9 A.M.-8 P.M. SUN.

Prices Good Nov. 25-DEC. 1, 2021

Beef Tenderloin

93/7

Ground Beef Roll 1 lb.

$699 lb.

The right food at the right price

@ritechoicefood

Sweet Potatoes

Patties 12 oz.

Idaho

4 lbs.

10 lb. bag

Potatoes

$399

Essential Everyday

Essential Everyday

Hunt’s

Sugar

All Purpose Flour 5 lb.

Pasta Sauces

4 lb.

28 oz.

$149

$199

Raised & Rooted

Meatless Ground 12 oz.

99¢

Navel Oranges

$399

49¢

CHECK OUT OUR WEEKLY SPECIALS

Raised & Rooted 2 Pack

$299 ea.

Fresh

™

89¢

99¢ Tombstone Pizza Supreme, Cheese, Pepperoni

4/$10 Jack’s Meat Lovers

Pizza

$189 ea.

Jet-Puffed Marshmallow

All Sunbelt

Kraft

Sara Lee

Bites Coconut 4 Oz.

Granola Bars

Mac & Cheese Cups

Classic Cheesecake

2/$400

69¢ Essential Everyday

Old Orchard

Purified Water 24 pk.

Apple Juice 64 oz.

2/$400

$179

2/$100 Essential Everyday Awesome Strength

Paper 8 Ct. Rolls

$599

$299 ea. Fiora

Toilet Tissue 12 pk.

$499

IF YOU OR A FRIEND DON’T GET THIS AD DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME, FIND IT ON THE WEB AT: the-papers.com

1303 E. Market Street • U.S. 6 East • NAPPANEE (Country Center) WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES - WE ACCEPT MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISA, DISCOVER - WE ACCEPT MANUFACTURERS COUPONS, EBT & WIC

DUE TO WAREHOUSE LEVELS ALL ITEMS ARE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST - NO RAINCHECKS - “WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS!”

could not bring the residents to the church. So, we brought the service to them. We were married at the nursing home. The residents dressed up, got their hair and nails done. My friends helped decorate so beautifully and made the cake. It was a wonderful day. We had the reception there as well.” For the past 24 years, Huser has raised funds to buy the residents gifts for Christmas. “I want them to have nice gifts, things they might get if they were still living at home.” On Christmas day, Mark dresses up as Santa and delivers gifts in the main dining area. He also delivers to those who are in their rooms. “It is such a huge celebration. My boss Brian Cook is there every year to be the master of ceremonies. After that, we have lunch and then have a Christmas party in the afternoon, where residents play Christmas bingo.” Her children were not always in favor of waiting until evening to open their own Christmas gifts. “But after they were finished celebrating with the residents, they were very happy that they were there that day.” One Valentine’s Day, Mark told Huser he had a big surprise for her. “I came out to our dining room and there were one hundred red roses in several buckets. He explained to me that he knew I didn’t want all those roses, but that I would love to pass them out to my friends at Courtyard. We did it together and had a great time.” Huser concluded, “I know that God chose me for this position at an early age, and at 60 years old, I hope to continue for as long as I can.”

Correction In the article “The Window slowly getting back to normal after months of shutdown,” it was stated donations will be taken until 4:30 p.m. That is incorrect. Donations will be taken from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We regret the error and any confusion it may have caused.

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 — the PAPER — www.the-papers.com

SPEAK OUT

Statement

Goshen (574) 534-2591 Phone After 5 P.M. Monday Thru Fridays Anytime Saturdays Or Sundays, Or Send An E-mail To: Goshen@the-papers.com Please Put Speak Out In The Subject Line. (EDITOR’S NOTE: Callers are asked to limit their comments to 150 words and one call per week. ‘the PAPER’ reserves the right to edit comments and make final publishing decisions.)

I was told by a friend in late 2020, she “didn’t trust Dr. Fauci.” I dismissed these comments at that time. However, more recently I have questioned things and received information regarding a movie that has been made, documenting comments from several scientists regarding the SARS and COVID viruses, which should be of interest to us all. Since people and information are being censored from us, I’m not sure how long this information will be available. Please check it out for yourselves at www.Brighteon.com. It does have information about Dr. Fauci working on the viruses many years ago; and scientists who knew Dr. Fauci, discuss his working with China. I recall in 2020 a scientist working in China happened to die, shortly after we started hearing about this virus, and I don’t believe it was from the virus.

To the author of hypocrites: Remember, when pointing your finger at someone there’s four fingers pointing back at you. Stop judging other people for their personal medical choices. It’s none of your business. They

George Clooney has a history of womanizing, too, by what Vanessa Marquez and others say after they worked with him where the message on the set emphasized by Clooney is that women “who don’t play the game” will lose their careers. Marquez said Clooney “helped blacklist” her when she spoke up about about his abusive behavior on the set of “E.R.” the hit medical drama that catapulted Clooney to movie stardom. Joe Biden and Jill were cheating two years before his first wife Neilia was killed. Jill was the wife of Bill Stevenson when they worked together on New Castle County Councilman Biden’s first

Frustrations This is to let everybody know ‘the PAPER’ is a good way to let people air out some of their frustrations. If you don’t like reading it don’t even bother getting ‘the PAPER.’ Go somewhere else and get a different paper.

SALE GOOD NOVEMBER 22-27, 2021

Military bases Not sure where “Vote please” wants to go here. Vote is for protecting our country. I think. But does not like paying for it. Vote also complains about the number of military bases we have. I think Vote got the base information from an Al Jazeera quote. Sixty percent of the U.S. bases by this source are 10 acres or larger while the other 40% are smaller than the new Amazon building under construction in Elkhart County. It lists Guam as having 54 bases. Hmmm. Guam is about half the size of Elkhart County and it has 54 bases? Anyway, Japan is listed with many bases. I get that. Their constitution after WWll says they cannot have a standing offensive army. I think that was part of the treaty signed. And all those bases in Europe are there to protect against the old nemesis Russia.

$

Pepper-Jack Loaf

1530 3rd Road, Bremen, IN 574-546-9010

Flat Hams (Whole Muscle, Smoked)

(Otherwise Reg. Hrs.)

Lb.

79

Ea.

Reg. $1.09

Vanilla Pudding

69¢

6 Oz.

BAKERY DEPARTMENT

$

2.19 Ea.

Pumpkin Pie

24 Oz. Reg. $3.19

Canadian Walleye

(Morton)

4.49 Ea.

13 Oz.

5.99

$

Ea.

FROZEN DEPARTMENT

Tender Quick $

1.49

Instant

Cream of Chicken or Mushroom Soup

¢

UNTED ITEMS

Fruity Pebble Crisps

* ALL ITEMS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST *

Rentown Store Will Be Closed On Nov. 25th Thanksgiving Day Only

1.99

SALE GOOD NOVEMBER 22-27, 2021

Crunch Berries

2.19 Lb.

$

If the jab is about safety then why aren’t illegal aliens who are being relocated all over the country mandated to get it? Isn’t Brandon’s biggest job to keep us safe?

DISCO

$

2.29 Lb.

Not about safety

The deaths from the novel coronavirus did not reflect politics until after the Republicans made the vaccine political. The death rates were about the same in blue and red states. However, a death gap between Democrats and Republicans has emerged since Republicans shunned the vaccine. Now only about 10% of Democrats eligible for the vaccine have refused it while almost 40% of Republicans have. In October while about eight people per 100,000 died in counties that voted strongly for Biden 25 out of every 100,000 died in counties that voted for Trump. This trend should worry Republicans because there will be fewer Republican voters and many of them are elderly Republican voters. I have never been able to understand why Republican politicians would want to risk the health of their voters.

Muenster Cheese

$

A lot of people don’t want to get the COVID shot because it is it being made different than the old shots. The flu shots are made different. They are using our DNA to make that COVID shot and that is what people are leery of because that shot hasn’t been studied for a long time and no telling what it might do to a person in five to 10 years. On top of that it is making a lot of women sterile and also I had my two shots but it left me with mild myocarditis and I haven’t been right since I have been sick. That shot is not all what it is cracked up to be. If I were to do it all over again I wouldn’t have got it either.

Made it political

RENTOWN COUNTRY STORES

DELI MEAT & CHEESE

Using our DNA

2 Lb. Bag

Pumpkin Roll

6.99 Lb.

$

HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. • CLOSED SUNDAY

$

4.49

Ea.

RENTOWN COUNTRY STORES

God is the judge

Womanizing

Kyle Rittenhouse was a white supremacist. Media lie No. 1. He had no family in Kenosha. Lie No. 2. He had an illegal gun. Lie No. 3. Rittenhouse chased the rioters. Lie No. 4. The rioters did not attack him. Lie No. 5. His victims were black. Lie No. 6. Always seek the truth.

There is a thing that says if you tell a lie big enough and long enough people will believe you. This man-made global warming is way overblown. I think it is a total lie. Don’t believe this nonsense. Forty years ago Ice Core said we were headed for global cooling. Now they are saying we are heading for global warming. We are not that stupid.

RENTOWN COUNTRY STORES

Choices, decisions, relationships. Why relax? Stop, look, learn, listen, lounge. Our sovereign, omnipresent, ominpotent, omniscent Holy God full of justice is in control. God put, placed patterns on planet earth for us to discover, give thanks and rejoice. There are patterns in architecture, accidents, bicycles, birds, biology, bridges, chemistry, flowers, health, history, languages, marriages, mates, making money, music. See Daniel 3:5-7. More patterns are found in people, politics, schools, sciences, transportation, water, wars, weather, worship. Do our decisions determine our destiny? You decide. History is his story.

Seek the truth

Not stupid

campaign for the Senate. Old Joe and his wife Jill have lied to the world for more than 40 years about how they started dating, they actually had an affair that broke up her first marriage.

RENTOWN COUNTRY STORES

You decide

Can we survive? In the 83 years I have been on the earth, I never thought I’d see what is happening to our country. In Washington, one inept Joe Biden has become a puppet for Obama. His reckless spending, his give-away programs are insane. Our national debt will never be paid. Locally, here in our community, cost of living is extremely high. Property taxes, gasoline for our cars is higher than ever. NIPSCO wants a 17% gas rate for 2022, even groceries are up in price. These are things out of our control. Most families are struggling to survive. It’s not getting any better. Is it possible for a nation to go bankrupt? Without some serious changes beginning at Washington we may find out the end may be near.

It takes quite a while for things to wind their way through our court systems especially when there are many people involved. The first sentencing for those who participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection came Nov. 10 when a former mixed marital arts fighter from New Jersey was sentenced to just over three years in prison. He was very repentant and said he had disgraced his family but with such serious charges against him his repentance didn’t help his case. For the people awaiting their own hearing and sentencing this decision does not bode well for those in the same boat.

RENTOWN COUNTRY STORES

Questioned

End may be near

Sentencing

RENTOWN COUNTRY STORES

President Joe Biden is allowing of millions of illegal aliens with more coming by the busload, many of whom are infected with COVID-19, untested, unchecked and unaccounted. The lawbreaking illegal immigrants should never be allowed to enter our country in the first place let alone given special rights and privileges. Law abiding Americans should never be treated as second class citizens. President Biden is desperate for votes and he will do anything to get the vote. He stole the election. He did not win it. America is overwhelmed with criminal illegal aliens, suspected terrorists and MS 13 gang members living in sanctuary cities. Sanctuary cities only benefit criminal illegal aliens. Defund sanctuary cities.

are not hurting you or anyone else. If you have the shot and you are wearing your mask, you’re fine. Why do you care what someone else does? Stop bullying people. You have no idea what the basis of some choices are made on. Everybody has their own hill to climb, stop making it harder. God is the judge, not you.

RENTOWN COUNTRY STORES

Overwhelmed

Difference of opinion. Biden’s chief of staff, Ron Klain said in a statement to CNN: “Vice President Harris and her team are off to the fastest and strongest start of any vice president I have ever seen. She’s delivering for the American people on immigration, small business, voting rights and economic growth. The president’s trust and confidence in her is obvious when you see them in the Oval Office together.”

3

4

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Low-barrier shelter will not be reopened Last year, the local nonprofit Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network collaborated with many local agencies to open a low-barrier shelter, with the City of Goshen as a financial contributor in last year’s shelter. Unlike traditional high-barrier or program shelters, low-barrier shelters are emergency locations that do not require criminal background checks, income verification, program participation sobriety or any kind of identification. Due to a lack of location this year, consistent staffing and the excessive consumption of drugs and alcohol by those who stayed overnight, which led to fights and dangerous situations last year, Interfaith Hospitality Network will not be providing a low-barrier overnight shelter this year. There has been communication with Faith Mission in Elkhart, which will continue to operate a low-barrier shelter this year. Over the years, Faith Mission has had enough beds open to welcome guests from all corners of Elkhart County. To ensure everyone in need of a bed can get there, the city will be working with several local non-

profits to ensure transportation is provided to those who need to get to Elkhart or back to Goshen from the shelter. Mayor Jeremy Stutsman said the city will continue to work with homeless residents to make sure they know of the resources that exist. “We all need to come together as a community to help our neighbors have access to all the resources our organizations have to offer,” he said. “If you have connections to someone who is experiencing housing issues please help us convince them to accept the help that is available.” The city will continue to provide daytime warming shelters as needed when temperatures dip. “Resources for those in need of housing or shelter will be available to them day and night all throughout the winter,” IHN executive Director Mindy Morehead said. “We want to ensure everyone in Goshen has access to warm meals and a warm place to sleep.” For more information about Goshen’s Interfaith Hospitality Network or for further assistance call (574) 534-2300.

WATER SOFTENER RENTALS In Elkhart County And Surrounding Areas For Only $20 a month!! 574-201-9446 For More Information

TM

EDITORIAL OFFICES, CIRCULATION, DISPLAY AND CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MILFORD OFFICE GOSHEN OFFICE 206 S. Main St. 134 S. Main P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542 Goshen, IN 46526 Phone (574) 658-4111 Phone (574) 534-2591 1-800-733-4111 (574) 831-4011 Fax 800-886-3796 Fax 888-469-1961 www.the-papers.com

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00-5:00 Monday Thru Friday ‘the PAPER’ reserves the right to refuse for publication any advertising that is considered offensive, misleading or detrimental to the public, the newspaper or another advertiser and to edit advertising at its discretion.

Publisher, Ron Baumgartner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rbaumgartner@the-papers.com Business Manager, Carrie Goralczyk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cgoralczyk@the-papers.com Editor-In-Chief, Deb Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dpatterson@the-papers.com Associate Editor, Lauren Zeugner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lzeugner@the-papers.com Office Manager, Marilyn Yoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . goshen@the-papers.com Director Of Marketing, Steve Meadows . . . . . . . . . . . . .smeadows@the-papers.com Advertising Manager, Bill Hays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bhays@the-papers.com Advertising Representative, Mark Collins . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mcollins@the-papers.com Advertising Representative, Susan Stump . . . . . . . . . . . . . sstump@the-papers.com Advertising Representative, Pati Slabaugh. . . . . . . . . . . pslabaugh@the-papers.com Circulation Manager, Jerry Long. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jlong@the-papers.com Commercial Printing Sales Representative Rodger Salinas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rsalinas@the-papers.com Commercial Printing Customer Service Tina Carson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tcarson@the-papers.com Rich Krygowski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rkrygowski@the-papers.com DEADLINES Grocery Advertising & Ads Requiring Proofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday 4:00 Display Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday 2:00 Classified Advertising & Cancellations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday 2:00 Display Ad Copy Changes And Cancellations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday 2:00 PRODUCTION ‘the PAPER’ is digitally composed on Macintosh Computers using Digital Technology’s Newspaper Publishing Suite Software and Photoshop software. Ads and ASCII (generic) text may be submitted on Jaz, Zip or floppy disks or can be PDF’d and e-mailed to adcomp@thepapers.com. If you have any questions give us a call and we’ll walk you through it.

Current Elkhart Edition Circulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23,310

Good Neighbors Good Neighbors is a column in which readers share friendly advice. To ask or answer questions, write ‘the PAPER’, Good Neighbors, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542; fax 800-886-3796; or e-mail abias@the-papers.com. Please no phone calls.

Editor’s Note: The Good Neighbors column is for people looking for hard-to-find or old items or for people seeking advice, not for items you can find in a local store or sell through the help of a classified ad. —o—

Hedge apples Good neighbors: Someone wanted hedge apples. The Dented Can grocery has some - outside in a crate. 25 cents each or five for $1, located on SR 119 between CR 11 and CR 9.

Square dancing Good neighbors: This is reply to square dancing info: If you already know how to square dance and want a location to dance. There is only one club in this area. That is the Belles and Beaus Club in North Manchester. We have our dances the third Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall located in Warvel Park, northwest corner of Market Street and Seventh Street in North Manchester from 6-8 p.m. The next dance will be Dec. 19, with a carry-in meal at 4 p.m. then the dance to start at 6 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. If you have questions, call me at (260) 215-3694. Leave a message and phone number so I can call you back. If you are wanting to learn how to square dance, it is too late to get into the class we have going right now. But if you’re interested in learning to square dance and/or know others who are interested give me a call at (260) 215-3694, leave a message and we will give you a call as soon as we have another class ready to begin. The more who want to learn, the quicker we will start another set of lessons. I will also call you back right away, so you know we have received your call.

Shepherd’s Pie Good neighbors: Here is the foolproof formula — you pick the mix-ins. There are five steps to this wonderful dish and requires a bit more effort than just a ground beef stir fry with mashed potatoes on top. Cook the potatoes: Peel 2 pounds potatoes (choose one kind) and cut into large chunks. You can leave the skin on Yukon or red-skinned potatoes. Peel the skins off russet potatoes. You choose the variety you want. Cover the potatoes with cold water in a large pot; season with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, 20 minutes. Pick your meat: Choose one kind or use a combination — you’ll need 1-1/2 pounds total of ground beef, ground lamb, or ground turkey. Make your filling: 1. While potatoes cook, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in 1 chopped onion or sliced leek and 2 large carrots, parsnips or turnips (or a combination). Season with salt and pepper, stirring until vegetables are soft, 5-7 minutes. 2. Increase the heat to medium heat and add the ground meat. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 minutes. Spoon off fat and season with 1/2 half teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir in 2 finely chopped garlic cloves or 1 teaspoon jarred minced and 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh finely chopped thyme; cook until softened, 1-2 minutes. 3. Make a space in the center of the skillet; add 3 tablespoons tomato paste and cook, stirring until darkened, about 1 minute. Stir into meat mixture 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Stir in 3/4 cup dry wine or red wine, tomato juice or stout. Simmer until the skillet is nearly dry, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup low-sodium broth and simmer until the mixture is saucy, 4-5 minutes. Choose your mix-ins: Stir in 1 cup frozen vegetables: peas, corn, Lima beans, or mixed small vegetables. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish. Assemble the dish: Drain the potatoes and return to pot, Add 4 tablespoons butter and 2/3 cup half-and-half or whole milk; mash well. Season potatoes with salt and pepper and add up to 3

of the following mix-ins; 2 chopped scallions, 1 clove garlic, grated or 1 teaspoon jarred; 3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1-2 tablespoons dijon mustard; or 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish. Spread potato mixture over meat with back of spoon. Bake at 425 degrees oven, preheated, until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes.

Cast iron care Good neighbors: Never wash cast iron in soapy water. Clean in running water and always dry on top of a stove with high heat until completely dry. Add a few drops of veritable oil and coat bottom and sides. When cast iron is rusty or not releasing foods; wash, dry and oil generously, then bake in the over at 450 degrees for four hours. Usually it just takes one deep cleaning and you have a nice pan again. When you have stuck on food, soak in a little water and use a hard plastic scraper or something that “scrubs.” When storing, put a clean coffee filter in your pan to protect the surface — Another cast iron lover.

Donation suggestion Good neighbors: Probably a month ago some asked how to know which organizations to donate to are honest or a hoax. I don’t really have a good answer for that but thought I could recommend an organization we like and trust. Christian Aid Ministries is a non profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization that has many different programs you can choose from to donate to. They help with the many physical and spiritual needs of people here in America and around the globe. This organization’s operating costs is only 2% of the total cost of donated goods. You can request newsletters or reach CAM for more information at: P.O. Box 360, Berlin, OH 44610. Phone: (330) 893-2428, online: christianaidministries.org.

New questions Sewing machine thread — Do you have good quality thread (sewing machine) you would like to get rid of? Doesn’t matter what color. I’ll use it for comfort tops. Give me a message at (574) 773-2780 ext. 1. Televisions — I have two small TVs that will work with satellite. If interested call (574) 8622783. Hearing aid batteries — I have a bunch of hearing aid batteries. No. 675, expiration date 2024. If interested call (260) 215-1504. Kitchen range — Free to anyone who comes to pick up; a brown propane kitchen range with a 110 plug-in for ignition. (574) 825-4204, ext. 0. Bunk beds — Does any good neighbor have bunk beds that they would like to sell? Twin mattress size or larger. If so, call (574) 248-2074. Need last mowing — Any good neighbors out there who can help a senior with the last mowing for my property in Middlebury and to arrange for snow removal in the winter months? I’m in poor health. Can’t do it by myself anymore. Please respond to this column. Brake pads — Anyone out there who can put brake pads on a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer? Reasonable? Text (574) 358-1391. Mallard ducks — Does any good neighbor want five young, raised tame, mallard ducks? I can no longer care for them. Please respond to this column or text (574) 276-6028. Donate egg cartons — Where can we donate egg cartons? If you need them text (574) 298-4824. Landscape rocks — I am looking for some landscape rocks approximately hand size. I need to edge a flowerbed about 15 feet. Does anyone have rocks they want to get rid of? Bristol area. Please call and leave message or text (574) 361-3236.

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 — the PAPER — www.the-papers.com

5

Hollywood Holiday tours coming soon at Ruthmere It’s time to roll out the red carpet — Ruthmere’s 2021 Christmas season, “Hollywood Holiday,” is making its debut. This year’s theme for Rushmere’s famous Christmas décor is all about the movies. As with the 2019 competition, each designer will get to choose their room and their non-profit. However, this time Ruthmere has some of its own staff members entering the designer pool and trying their hand at decorating. Some of the movies have already been determined; Ruthmere will feature rooms based

on “A Christmas Story,” “Elf,” “Polar Express,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “It’s a Wonderful Life” and a few more surprises. Visitors will be given a ballot at the end of their tour to vote on which room they liked the most (they can also base their vote on which charity they’d like to see receive the $1,000 prize; visitors may vote based on whatever criteria they see fit). That drives the incentive for people to come for a tour and pay close at-

tention to the efforts that go into the decorations. The “Hollywood Holiday” tours begin Nov. 27 and end Dec. 30 (the museum will be closed Dec. 24-26). When coming to cast a vote, make sure to get a campus pass to see the Havilah Beardsley House, which will be decorated in the Victorian era décor. Regular guided tours of Ruthmere Museum and Havilah Beardsley House are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday on the hour and 1-3 p.m. Sunday. For more information visit www. Ruthmere.org.

Well Foundation’s Greatest Need Fund awards annual grants Committee members overseeing the Well Foundation Greatest Need Fund awarded $170,720 in grants to improve health in Elkhart County. The grants are being made from funds that were part of the Well Foundation, formerly named the Goshen Hospital & Health Care Foundation, which was created in 1969 to provide strength and stability to Goshen General Hospital so future generations might have access to high quality health care. The foundation gave more than $6 million to health needs of the surrounding community during its existence. Its founders, a group of caring people who worked together to give back to the community, organized with the intent of always having local control and management. For nearly 50 years, Well Foundation operated independently before the assets were transferred to the Community

Foundation of Elkhart County in March 2017. Many of the founding volunteers remain engaged, as committee members, in grantmaking decisions surrounding healthcare in the community. The Well Foundation Committee met in October to make annual awards from the Greatest Need Fund, which offers unrestricted grants to support community initiatives dedicated to helping Elkhart County citizens live longer, healthier lives. “The Goshen Hospital & Health Care Foundation, now the Well Foundation, is pleased to continue our mission of supporting health-related projects and organizations in the Elkhart County area,” said Jane Erickson, president of the committee. “We have delighted in doing this for more than 50 years since our founding in 1969.” This year’s grants are: Northern Indiana Hispanic

:,//,$0 :,(6(

0,/2 :,(6( 9,(71$0

Veterans misidentified The photos of William and Milo Wiese, who appeared in the tribute to veterans Nov. 9, were incorrectly identified. We

apologize for the error. William Wiese served in 1964. Milo Wiese served in Vietnam.

Health Coalition, Healthy Hearts, $45,000 Maple City Health Care Center, supplies for acute, long-overdue dental care, $31,441 Elkhart County Parks, Pollinator Play Path, $25,000 Ryan’s Place, grief support programs, $16,000 Elkhart Education Foundation, Kindness to Prevent Blindness Elkhart County, $15,000 Girls on the Run, Goshen and Elkhart spring 2022 programming, $15,000 WheelchairHelp.Org, Lift chair and rollator restoration, $6,000 Friends of the Pumpkinvine, trail completion, $5,000 Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County, social and emotional learning initiative for suicide prevention, $5,000 Goshen Farmers Market, fresh food therapy program, $3,744 SPA, exercise equipment and storage, $3,535 Total: $170,720 In addition to the Greatest Need Fund, the former Well Foundation funds support a number of designated programs and scholarships, including the Schrock Nursing Education, Daly Family Nursing, Ed Bradford Family Health Care 4-H Scholarship, Ken and Enid Swanson Nursing, three scholarships in the name of Ned and Agda Farber, Wolf Vision & Home Care, Howard S. Brembeck Vision and Dental Health, Imaging Education and Stanley Wolfe Fund.

7,0( 72 %( &5($7,9( ³ &DOOLQJ DOO EDNHV DPDWXHU RU SURIHVVLRQ DO LW·V WLPH WR JHW WKRVH FUHDWLYH MXLFHV ÁRZLQJ DQG HQWHU WKH *LQJHUEUHDG -DPERUHH 7KH FRQWHVW KDV D FDWHJRU\ IRU HYHU\RQH IURP NLGV XQGHU WKH DJH RI WR SURIHVVLRQDO EDNHUV 6R FUHDWH \RXU YHU\ EHVW JLQJHUEUHDG KRXVH DQG EULQJ LW LQ IRU MXGJ LQJ &DVK SUL]HV ZLOO EH DZDUGHG 3KRWR SURYLGHG

Sign up now for the Gingerbread Jamboree in Middlebury Celebrate the holidays in Middlebury and exhibit your culinary and architectural skills together in one event: The Gingerbread Jamboree. For this annual event both kits and original creations are acceptable. There will be separate categories for those 17 and under, 18 and over and groups/families. All entries must be on a plywood or sturdy cardboard base no larger than 18 inches x 18 inches; all other structures must be edible. Entries will be judged on the following criteria to determine winners in each of the three categories: overall appearance, difficulty, creativity, originality, technique and skill. Cash prizes will be awarded. To enter, complete a registration form and submit it by Nov. 26 by mail or online. Forms and a complete list of the rules are available online at www.middleburythenandnow. Click on “events” and then

“more info.” Completed projects must be submitted at the Middlebury Community Historical Museum, 301 W. Bristol Ave., between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, for judging. Not a baker, but intrigued by the idea? Bring the family to enjoy the whimsey and creativity of your neighbors. Entries will be displayed at the Middlebury Community Historical Museum, from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4; and 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. There will also be a craft table for children to create a bean bag snowman. The end of November/early December seems far in the distance, but for planning purposes, it’s just around the corner. The competition is free to enter, free to visit, and the craft is free, thanks to generous sponsors and Middlebury Then & Now.

Forks County Line Stores, Inc.

WEEKLY SUPER SPECIAL SAVINGS - November 22-27, 2021

Forks will be closed on Thursday, November 25 ~ Happy Thanksgiving! Best Choice

Cream Cheese 2 - 8 Oz. Famous Brand

Sandwich Cookies 19.1 Oz. Chicken Breasts Approx. 5 Lbs. Private Label

$1.79 $1.79 $1.49 Lb. 59¢

Facial Tissue 130 Ct. Famous Brand

Vegetable Oil 48 Oz.

$2.39

Apple Cinnamon Happy O’s 12.9 Oz.

Famous Brand Apricots Gallon

99¢

Assorted

Chocolate Candy 1.5-2 Oz. 5/$1.00 Sloppy Joe Sauce 15 Oz.

Peach Slices 29 Oz. Famous Brand Coffee 2 Oz.

49¢ 88¢ 8/$1.00 2/$1.00

Sliced Carrots 15 Oz. Check Out Our New Selection Of Products From Amish Country Dairy!

Some Supplies May Be Limited

99¢

MIDDLEBURY 508 E. Warren

SHIPSHEWANA NORTH VILLAGE 1/2 Mile N. Of Shipshewana

(574) 825-5896

(260) 768-4931

CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!

6

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Merry Christmas From “The Station With A HART!” 101 North Main, MIDDLEBURY

(574) 825-5040 Open Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30 Closed Saturday & Sunday

JERRY’S STANDARD SERVICE Sleep Experts Say ... “Most Adults Need Between Seven And Nine Hours Of Sleep Each Night For Optimum Performance, Health And Safety” The

BEST QUALITY & PRICES in Michiana Elkhart Bedding Helps You With This Goal By Having Superior Products, Great Service And Unbeatable Prices MATTRESS SETS, FACTORY DIRECT | CUSTOM BEDDING | RV MATTRESSES

EB

Elkhart Bedding

2124 Sterling Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516

574-293-6200 • (800) 293-4123

/22. $+($'

to Christmas Ways to protect your holiday budget (StatePoint) It may be the season of cheer, but for many, the holidays are rife with anxiety about expenses. A recent survey shows that staying on budget is Americans’ top concern this holiday season, followed by incurring long-term debt, shipping costs and being charged late or hidden fees. Here are five tips to protect your holiday budget: 1. Set a spending cap with friends and family. Americans plan to spend $998 on gifts this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. ‘Tis the season for giving, but make sure you don’t overspend. Know your budget up front and communicate that with loved ones. Another idea to limit spending is to put everyone’s name into a hat. Each person draws one name and buys a gift for just the person they selected. You can add a bit of intrigue by keeping the identity of your recipient a secret until you open gifts! 2. Take advantage of deal days. Timing is everything for

+2/,'$< %8'*(76 ³ %HLQJ PLQGIXO RI \RXU VSHQGLQJ QRZ FDQ KHOS \RX KDYH D ORZ VWUHVV KROLGD\ VHDVRQ DQG VWDUW WKH QHZ \HDU RII RQ WKH ULJKW IRRW 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ F MXOLDQQDIXQN L6WRFN YLD *HWW\ ,PDJHV 3OXV getting the best prices. Do your homework in advance to pay significantly less. The typical big sales days include Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which offers online deals focused on clothing and travel. Plus, Super Saturday before Christmas is great for last-minute gifts. 3. Purchase gift cards with peace of mind. Gift cards are a popular, convenient gift, but some would-be buyers may hesitate to purchase them out of fear that the business may end up closing, especially those still struggling during the ongoing pandemic. Erie Insurance is taking away that concern with gift card reimbursement coverage, which is provided to certain eligible homeowners at no additional charge. The coverage provides reimbursement for up to $250 per gift card at local businesses within 100 miles of a customer’s home if the business per-

manently closes within a year after purchase. Reimbursement coverage is limited to $500 per policy period. 4. Track when products are discounted with a browser extension. Do you want the best deals but don’t have the time to spend searching for them? There are extensions you can download on web browsers that will compare prices and even apply the best coupon codes at checkout. 5. Use credit card rewards. You’ve earned those points throughout the year and now is a great time to cash them in. The simplest way to use points is for gift cards, as it’s one of the top requested gifts and there are many categories to choose from, including restaurants, clothing and grocery stores. Another option is to take advantage of the money saved from a statement credit to cover the expense of holiday gifts.

10% Off

Playsets On Lot (Cash Sales Only, While Supplies Last) EXPIRES 12-31-21

574-202-9392 67913 SR 15, New Paris M., W., TH., F. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues. 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Closed Sun.

®

AirStep Plus

®

Qualitty Floor 26 260 60-593 59 93-2 -22 2213

3-1/2 Miles North of Topeka T 3565 S 600 W., ., TTopeka, IN

Happy Holidays

10% Off

In Store Most Items EXPIRES 12-31-21

FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE WE WILL MATCH OR BEAT ANY WRITTEN ESTIMATE! • • • • • •

Converters • Coils Custom Bending Shocks • Springs Free Estimates Free Inspection Brakes

3522 S. Main Elkhart, IN 46517

(574) 294-1730

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 — the PAPER — www.the-papers.com

7

Celebrating Our 135th Anniversary one gift. every occasion.

/22. $+($'

ɳ ŷ ɟ Ý ĵ

ŗ

Radio Flyer Willow Tree

r ^

®

to Christmas

ō

Extensive Gift Department

Ë NJ^ɟ NJr Ǣ

Ý

ŗ

N r ˠ ˧

˧

˥

574-825-2705 101 S. Main, Middlebury

A delicious holiday GET THOSE JOBS DONE NOW! meal made simple (StatePoint) When planning your holiday menu, consider selecting one ingredient to be the star of the show. Not only is this a good way to simplify your shopping list during a busy time of year, it will unify your meal with complementary flavors. Need some inspiration? Consider sweet tea. Not just a hot or cold beverage, sweet tea can be used in cooking and baking to deepen the flavor profile of mains, sides, desserts and more. For holiday ease, purchase a ready-to-drink version like Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea—it’s available nationwide and is fresh brewed daily without any added colors or preservatives. Get started on your holiday meal prep by wowing your family with this simple recipe for a Sweet Tea Turkey Brine: Ingredients: • 1 gallon Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea • 1 cup kosher salt • 3 large sweet onions, quartered • 4 lemons, sliced • 8 garlic cloves, peeled • 5 sprigs rosemary • 10 cups ice • Whole turkey Directions: 1. In large stockpot over medium-high heat, combine sweet tea and kosher salt; stir frequently until salt is dissolved. Add onions, lemons, garlic and rosemary. Remove from heat; let cool to room temperature. 2. When broth mixture cools, pour into clean 5-gallon bucket. Stir in ice. 3. Wash and dry turkey. Remove innards. Place turkey, cavity-side

up, into brine to fill cavity. Cover and place bucket in refrigerator overnight. 4. Remove turkey, carefully draining excess brine; pat dry. Discard excess brine. 5. Cook turkey, as desired, reserving drippings for gravy. For those in need of a pick-meup before or after dinner, try this recipe for Milo’s Holiday Hot Tea: Ingredients: • 12 cups Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea • Two 12-ounce cans frozen limeade juice concentrate • Orange, thinly sliced (reserve 1 slice for garnish) • 12 whole cloves • 4 cinnamon sticks • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1 cup fresh cranberries • 1 cup ginger ale Directions: 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a large crockpot and stir. For easier serving, place the cloves into a tea ball or a double layer of coffee filters and close with kitchen twine. 2. Heat combined ingredients on high for 30 minutes, then reduce to low for an additional 2 hours; or heat on low for 2 hours then reduce setting to warm overnight. 3. Optional serving garnish: garnish rim of glass with remaining orange slice and sugar in the raw or brown sugar. For more sweet-tea inspired recipes for your holiday meal, including cobblers, cakes, sauces and dressings, visit drinkmilos.com/ recipes. By using a baking and cooking ingredient you might not have considered before, you can give your holiday meals a delicious twist.

Entertain for less this holiday season (StatePoint) The holiday season brings an abundance of feelings that may include joy, comfort, gratitude, and unfortunately, stress. Don’t let the task of entertaining friends and family break the bank or your back. Instead, create memorable gatherings with loved ones while saving time and money in the process using these hosting tips from the experts at Dollar General: Delicate Décor Creating the right ambiance in your space is key to holiday decorating success. Begin by decluttering the areas of your home where you plan to entertain. Fill the extra spaces with seasonal decorations. Remember, elaborate, expensive items aren’t always needed to make a home look amazing. Decorations like small figurines, bowls filled with holiday candy or simple wreaths and garlands can do the trick of transforming your home into a winter wonderland! Fruitful Food With more guests comes more

food, but it doesn’t have to mean spending more money. Shopping at discount retailers for essentials such as milk, eggs, bread and cheese can help stretch your budget. You can also make the switch to private brand items and save even more when buying foods for overnight guests, such as granola bars, cereal and snacks. Consider purchasing these household basics from a local Dollar General store, which also provides digital coupons to help you save even more. Supplies Stock-Up Of course, to entertain, you will need supplies. Stocking up on cleaning essentials, everyday cooking ingredients and entertaining basics early in the season is a great way to have everything needed before the party begins. Consider adding items such as trash bags, cutlery, paper products, other decorations and even small gifts. By using smart shopping strategies, you can entertain during the holidays with ease instead of stress.

1650 WEST LUSHER AVE. ELKHART, IN 46517 Phone: 574-293-6595 Store Hours: M-F 7:00-5:00

TWO days for the cost of ONE Weekend Rental Rent On Friday At 3 P.M., Return On Monday At 9 A.M.

* CARPET SHAMPOOER * DRYWALL JACKS * DRYWALL SANDER * WALLPAPER STEAMER * DRAIN AUGER * CARPET KNEE KICKER

* FLOOR SANDER * STUMP GRINDER * 31 TON LOG SPLITTER * CARPET STRETCHER * MUCH MORE

PHONE (574) 293-6595 Don’t Forget The Batteries For Christmas!

8

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Is your computer running slow? Bring it in for a tune-up!

/22. $+($'

to Christmas

New Laptop & Desktop computers in stock (free data transfer with purchase)

Including music in your holiday traditions 19084 E Market Street, New Paris IN 46553

1-888-831-4678 | bnin.net

(StatePoint) Music is powerful. Here is how to include music in your holiday celebrations to set a joyful, festive mood and help cre-

Let Maxwelton Make Your Holiday Special

at The Event Room at Maxwelton From es oeuvr Hors d´Full To n Sit Dow Dinner

Full Ba Servicer Availab le

Perfect For Parties Of Up To 100+ People Including A Dance Floor! For Details, Call Phyllis At 574-849-2335 5721 E. County Line Rd., Syracuse

6,1*,1* 6$17$ ³ 7KURXJK WKH SRZHU RI OLVWHQLQJ DQG FUHDWLQJ \RXU RZQ PXVLF \RX FDQ ÀOO \RXU VHDVRQDO WUDGLWLRQV ZLWK MR\ DQG PDNH KDSS\ KROLGD\ PHPRULHV WKDW ODVW IRU \HDUV WR FRPH 3KRWR SURYLGHG F MXOLDQQDIXQN L6WRFN YLD *HWW\ ,PDJHV 3OXV

Snow is no problem with the Grand L60 Series. The ultimate package for performance and comfort, available with your choice of a climate-controlled cab and snow blowers, blades and rotary sweepers. Visit us today.

Stutzman Power Equipment 11280 U.S. 20, Shipshewana

574-825-7281

ZZZ VWXW]PDQSRZHUHTXLSPHQW FRP /LNH XV RQ )DFHERRN

KubotaUSA.com

© Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2021. $0 Down, 0% Down, 0% A.P.R. financing for up to 60 months on purchases of new Kubota L4760, L5060, L5460 and L6060 equipment from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A.; subject to credit approval. Example: 60 monthly payments of $16.67 per $1,000 financed. $0 Down, 0% A.P.R. financing for up to 84 months on purchases of new Kubota L3560, L4060, L3560LE and L4060LE equipment from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A.; subject to credit approval. Example: 84 monthly payments of $11.90 per $1,000 financed. Customer instant rebates of $700 are available on qualifying finance or $1,200 on cash purchases of L4760, L5060, L5460 and L6050 equipment. Additional instant rebate of $400 is available with purchase of one new qualifying implements. Some exceptions apply. Offers expire 12/31/21. Terms subject to change. This material is for descriptive purposes only. Kubota disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, or any liability from the use of this material. For complete warranty, disclaimer, safety, incentive offer and product information, consult your Dealer or KubotaUSA.com. 1KBB03499_SNOW_GL60_F1_Q3_091O

ate happy family memories. 1. Whistle while you work: Decking the halls shouldn’t be a chore. It should be a fun holiday tradition. Create a playlist of all your favorite carols, old standards and pop-infused holiday hits. As you adorn the tree, decorate the cookies and hang the stockings, pop on your playlist to fill the house with your personalized sounds of the season. 2. Create your own music: With more time off from school and work and a treasure trove of seasonal music to draw inspiration from, this can actually be the ideal time of year to take up a new instrument or embark on music lessons. For beginners, consider a Castiotone. User-friendly and created with the goal of making music fun for players of all abilities, it connects to the Chordana Play App, which offers interactive, at home, beginner piano lessons. Plus the keyboard features built-in Christmas carols, perfect for sing-alongs! And because it’s portable, you can “gather round the piano” wherever you spend the holidays. 3. Go caroling: Caroling is one of best ways to spread holiday cheer among neighbors and members of your community. Organize friends and family to join you. You may even consider turning your efforts into a fundraiser for a local charity or a music-related nonprofit such as Music & Memory, which helps individuals with cognitive and physical conditions engage with the world and ease pain through their favorite music. 4. Attend a performance: From “The Nutcracker” to “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” there are many classic holiday performances staged at theaters all around the country. Enjoy a live show or watch your favorite seasonal musicals at home.

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 — the PAPER — www.the-papers.com

9

Zimmerman Market AVAILABLE NOW . . .

/22. $+($'

to Christmas

APPLES • GOURDS • MUMS STRAW BALES • PUMPKINS • ONIONSS S PEACHES • BLUEBERRIES • TART CHERRIES P CH H ER S TOMATOES • MORE 25227 Co. Rd. 138 • Goshen, IN • 574-862-2709 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Closed Sunday

Gifting a puppy this holiday season? Read these tips first (StatePoint) Thinking of surprising a friend or family member with a puppy this holiday season? “Before gifting someone with a commitment that lasts well beyond the holidays, make sure you’ve made your list and checked it twice,” says Claire Komorowski, chief executive officer of PuppySpot, a USDA-licensed company whose mission is to make lives better by placing healthy puppies into happy homes. Having introduced over 200,000 puppies to loving homes, PuppySpot encourages potential dog owners to make responsible decisions this holiday season and are offering the following Do’s and Don’ts to help: Don’t: 1. Surprise your friend, partner or spouse unless they’ve openly communicated that they’re ready to take on the commitment and can prepare for the puppy’s arrival. 2. Wait too long to start looking if you know this is something you and your family want for the holidays. 3. Try and cut costs. Healthy, well-bred puppies can be expensive. If you see something that seems too good to be true, it probably is. 4. Expect a puppy to arrive fully-trained and well-behaved. Puppies can be mischievous and require a lot of time and attention. Do: 1. Leave plenty of time for the entire process, you don’t want to

ique n U r Ou Shop lection! e Gift S

Special Sale Dec. 2, 3 & 4 Clocks - Gifts - Toys - Shoes - Puzzles - Books Boots Kitchenware - LED Lighting Blankets & Linens - Sonshine Baskets - döTERRA Essential Oils

)85 (9(5 35(6(176 ³ :KLOH WKHUH LV SHUKDSV QR PRUH MR\IXO KROLGD\ VXUSULVH WKDQ D SXSS\ WKLV LV RQH JLIW WKDW VKRXOG QHYHU EH JLYHQ OLJKWO\ %\ ZHLJKLQJ WKH GHFLVLRQ FDUHIXOO\ \RX FDQ HQVXUH WKDW D SXSS\·V QHZ KRPH LV WKHLU IXU HYHU KRPH 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ F -DNRE 2ZHQV 8QVSODVK rush selecting the right pup for you. 2. Realize your puppy may not arrive at the exact moment you had hoped for. These are living, breathing animals that require stops and care along their journey. They are not a warehouse package. 3. Plan to be home for the holidays to acclimate your puppy. Be sure to consider what happens when the holiday excitement dies down. Puppies need a great deal of attention, especially during their first year. 4. Use reputable services, like PuppySpot, which is authorized by the American Kennel Club and has its own independent scientific advisory board that collaborates with the USDA to ensure all na-

( /DNH 6W 7RSHND ,1

tional standards are exceeded. To learn more about PuppySpot and its promise to connect the nation’s top breeders to caring, responsible pet owners, visit www. puppyspot.com.

+RXUV 0RQ )UL D P S P 6DW D P S P

Manufactured Home, Residential Supplies & Hardware

YOUR

For All Of Your Holiday Baking & Candy Essentials FORKS COUNTY LINE STORES, Inc.

A Full-line 42,000 sq. ft. Retail Hardware Store Also Specializing In Manufactured Housing Parts • Sliding Patio Doors for Mobile Homes • Showers, Sinks & Bathtubs • Plumbing, Faucets and Water Heaters • Windows & Doors

• Mattresses • Bulk Screws • Bolts & Fasteners • Well Tanks • Flooring • Furnaces & Air Conditioners

• Finished & Unfinished Trim • Full Line Appliances – *Frigidaire Dealer • Modular & Mobile Home • Hardware & Skirting • Cabot Stain & Valspar Paint

... come in and see our full inventory Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 5pm | Saturday 8:00 am-1 pm

508 E. Warren, MIDDLEBURY

5995 W. 200 S, TOPEKA, IN 46571

574-825-5896

At the 4-way stop in Emma

North Village, SHIPSHEWANA

260-768-4931

260-593-2769

see us on face book

10

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, November 23, 2021

BILL’S COLLISION SERVICE

/22. $+($'

to Christmas

Here are a few extra things we do at the shop: • Full Service Body Shop • Insurance Work • Free Estimate • Oil Change • Alignments • Brakes and Exhaust

Tips to gift your child with tech safely this holiday season

5574-825-2965 74-825-2965

(StatePoint) Are you wondering if this is the right year to gift your child a smartphone for the holidays? While age may seem important, maturity levels play a big role in letting you know if your child is ready to handle the responsibility of owning a con-

13024 U.S. 20 Middlebury

r a o t u s n u d the corner! j s i s a m t s i r Ch %LUGVRQJ %RRNV %LQRFXODUV 3X]]OHV .LGV *DPHV

&ORFNV %LUG ,GHQWLÀ\HUV 'HFRUDWLYH )HHGHUV 3RO\ )HHGHUV

6XHW %LUGVHHG 6SHFLDO 0L[HV 0HDOZRUPV

*LIW &HUWLÀFDWHV 1DWXUH 7UDLO 7RSHND ,1

Ħ Ħ

CHEESE

BAKERY

Muenster

Frosted Buttermilk Cookies

$2.29/lb. DELI MEAT Honey Ham

Weekly Specials November 22-26, 2021

$3.49/doz. FRESH PRODUCE Lemons

$1.99/lb. Breaded Chicken Tenders

Sour Cream

Fresh Produce • Deli Meats & Cheeses • Frozen Foods Bulk Foods • In-store Bakery

$2.49/lb.

$1.29/16 oz.

Pepperoni

Meltz Cheesy

Lamar & Kristine Chupp 4133 E. County Line Rd. Bremen, IN 46506

Pizza Roll Bites

$3.99/2 lb.

574-773-0303 ext. 1

Salted Caramel

Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • Sun.: Closed

While Supplies Last!

Sandwich Cookies

2/$5.00/12 oz.

er option that is free of cost and provides you with the ability to monitor your child’s web activity, limit daily phone access, and approve or decline downloadable app purchases. You can also check with your internet provider or wireless smartphone provider to see what child safety features are available with your current plan. If your child isn’t quite ready for a phone, but you still want to have the ability to monitor and communicate with them, a connected smartwatch may be the next best option. T-Mobile recently launched SyncUP KIDS Watch, which features real-time location tracking, talk and text with approved contacts only, virtual boundary alerts, silent mode to use during school, and a help button that alerts pre-set emergency contacts when pushed. It has safety feature that parents want, but is also fun for kids, with a camera to snap and record moments, plus interactive games. To learn more, visit tmobile.com. Having safety tools and features available at the swipe of your fingertips will put your mind at ease and help create healthy habits when your child navigates the digital world, with or without you around.

69¢ ea.

Frozen Fully Cooked

$1.99/25 ct.

nected device. It’s always important to weigh the pros and cons. The benefits of a smartphone and internet access are that they offer a wealth of educational opportunities for students. Children are early adopters of the latest technology and in many cases, can absorb and digest information easier and much faster than adults. The downside is that children have access to everything on the internet, including potentially inappropriate content. The good news is that there are many safety and monitoring apps and tools available, some at low or no cost to you. For example, T-Mobile offers Family Mode, an app that allows the primary account holder to monitor a child’s internet access when the app is downloaded on the device. T-Mobile also offers Family Allowances, an app that for a small monthly fee, allows you to assign allowances for the number of minutes, texts, downloaded content and money spent on downloadable apps. It also allows you to block your child’s use of their devices during certain times of the day, such as school, during homework, dinner time or at night. Google Family Link is anoth-

We will be closed on November 25 for Thanksgiving Day!

A U T O

P A R T S

Midwest’s Largest Showroom

6HH XV IRU DO/ \RXU ZLQWHU QHHGV

COOL STOCKING STUFFERS

:H·UH RSHQ \HDU URXQG ͻ EĂƚƵƌĂůŝƐƚ ƌĂŶĚ ^ƵĞƚ ͻ WŝŶĞ dƌĞĞ &Ăƌŵ ^ƵĞƚ ͻ ELJũĞƌ ^ĞĞĚ ͻ ^ĂŋŽǁĞƌ ^ĞĞĚ ͻ ^ƵŶŇŽǁĞƌ ŚŝƉƐ ͻ Ăƌ ŽƌŶ ͻ ĐŽŶŽŵLJ Dŝdž ͻ ^ƵƉƌĞŵĞ Dŝdž ͻ ĂƌĚŝŶĂů ĞůŝŐŚƚ Dŝdž ͻ tŽŽĚ WĞůůĞƚƐ LJ dŚĞ dŽŶ

From Floor Mats To Tool Boxes & Tonneau Covers, Dick’s Auto Parts Has It All!

50% Off Installations Till Dec. 31, 2021 (574) 825-7424

d/>> d, E K& d, z Z ͘ ͘ ͘

ůů ŝƌĚ &ĞĞĚĞƌƐ Ͳ ϮϬй K&& ϱϳϰͲϴϳϱͲϱϮϳϯ

RON MARTIN SEED & SUPPLY LLC 61329 CR 9 South (Between CR 28 & CR 30) MON. THRU FRI. 8 A.M.-5 P.M. • SAT. 8 A.M.-1 P.M.

zŽƵƌ ŽŶĞ ƐƚŽƉ ĨŽƌ Ăůů LJŽƵƌ ůĂǁŶ Θ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ŶĞĞĚƐ͘

Visit Our Website: dicksautoparts.com Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8-5 Wed. 8:30-5; Sat. 8-12

50521 SR 13, Middlebury

We Have Gift Certificates!

Truma renews commitment to customer satisfaction T r u m a North America has named Kyle Hastings to head of service. In his role, Hastings will lead the customer care, mobile service, training and deal- .</( +$67,1*6 er service support from Truma’s North American Head Quarters in Elkhart. Hastings will report to Mark Howlett, COO of Truma North America. Hastings comes to Truma with more than 10 years’ experience building a service team in heating and cooling for critical medical imaging equipment and hospital infrastructure installation and maintenance. “The RV industry is facing unprecedented times and with more and more families looking to explore the outdoors, we at Truma want to ensure they focus on an experience in comfort. We are commit-

ted to providing customers a seamless experience across the sales and service of our products, wherever they may be traveling,” said Gerhard Hundsberger, president and CEO of Truma North America. Unprecedented times have led to unprecedented growth for Truma North America – not just in staff size, but in the processes used on a daily basis. Hastings will play an integral role in driving growth within the service team across training, customer care, and field service to make the Truma team simply better. “I came to Truma after the team had expressed desire to improve upon their already-top-tier service. They saw a need to develop a sustainable system built around KPIs and Metrics, and I am excited by the chance to get in and help,” said Hastings, who holds an MBA from Columbia Southern University. “Applying my experiences from health care, laboratory, and IT field services, where down time is critical, will all aid in the further growth of Truma in the North American market.”

YFC Northern Indiana inspires local youth As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drag on, many experts are raising concerns about the mental health of children and youth around the world. Many parents and guardians report their children feeling extreme depression, isolation and apathy as the pandemic forced them to stay home and lose physical access to school, friends and extracurricular activities. As a response to this concern, Youth For Christ (YFC, www.yfc. net), a fixture in the youth ministry community in America for the past 77 years, has supported young people by coming alongside them in pivotal moments and committing to living life together with them, all while pointing back to the hope of Christ. One chapter, YFC Northern Indiana, has gone above and beyond in its mission to create meaningful relationships with its “We Believe in You(th)” campaign. This campaign was first created in 2020 with the goal to inspire confidence in the young people in the area. Parents, teachers, guardians, and rest of the community hung up signs and banners all throughout the Fort Wayne area with the message “We Believe in You(th).” Said Chris Todia, executive director of YFC Northern Indiana, “Last year, YFC Northern Indiana launched a one-week, all out campaign for the young people of this region and that campaign turned into a movement! We were blown away by how the community responded and what God did. We had thousands of people engage in this,

Library hosting craft fair Middlebury Public Library will host a handmade holiday craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. The craft fair will be held in the library’s craft rooms. Find hand made holiday gifts for loved ones. Enjoy hot drinks and cookies while watching crafting demonstrations on how to make jewelry, greeting cards, crocheting and more. A food truck will be parked outside the librry offering food for purchase.

with over 1,400 people donating over $500,000 to the young people of this area. “We had everyone from teachers posting videos with the message of ‘We believe in you,’ to parents sitting down with their kids and telling them just why they believe in them, to churches and businesses putting up yard signs spreading this message — it was just incredible to witness. The week was capped off by video messages the youth sent back to us, thanking us for believing in them.” Learn more about Youth For Christ at its website, www.yfc.net, Facebook and Instagram pages, Twitter feed @yfcusa or on Vimeo.

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 — the PAPER — www.the-papers.com

1257+:22' +,*+ 6&+22/ 75$3 7($0 ³ ,Q WKH IURQW URZ IURP OHIW DUH (PPD +DPSHO $XVWLQ 1HZ FRPHU KLJK VFRUH 0DUN 5HQQHU KLJK VFRUH DQG %ULDQQD /HFKOLWQHU PRVW LPSURYHG ,Q WKH EDFN URZ DUH 6DP <RGHU /LDP *DUW\ (OLMDK 0F+DUJXH 7UH\VRQ +ROPHV ,VDDF 6LPPRQV DQG 6\GQH\ +RUYDWK 1RW SLFWXUHG DUH &ROH )HLOHU &RQQRU )HLOHU :HVWRQ 0DUNKDP 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ 'DQ +XPPHO

0$56.0(1 ,1 $& 7,21 ³ 1RUWK:RRG +LJK 6FKRRO WUDS WHDP PHPEHUV GXULQJ FRP SHWLWLRQ 3KRWR SURYLG HG E\ 'DQ +XPPHO

NorthWood High School trap team ranks first NorthWood High School’s trap team was ranked first in Conference 2 at the end of the 2021 fall season, according to Coach Dan Hummel. “The NorthWood High School trap team had a very suc-

cessful competition season in the Indiana State High School Clay Target League,” said Hummel. This year 2021 was the fourth season NorthWood High School has participated in the ISHSCTL.

“This team showed tremendous effort and excellent sportsmanship while improving their shooting skills,” Hummel added. The team was also coached by Kenny Yoder.

Boys & Girls Club kicks off fundraising campaign The cost of families is minimal, but the impact is great. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County has kicked off its annual holiday fundraising campaign.

Chicago live in concert at The Lerner Theatre Friends of the Lerner is excited to bring Chicago live in concert to the historic Lerner Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8. Tickets for the tour went on sale Friday, Nov. 19. Ticket prices range from $59.50 to $424.50 (plus applicable fees). To purchase tickets or for more information visit www. thelerner.com or The Lerner Box Office at (574) 293-4469. Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era,” Chicago came in as the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine’s Top 125 Artists of All Time. And Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. Chicago recently received The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys. This award celebrates performers who have made outstanding contributions of artistic significance to the field of recording. Chicago was inducted into the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This was its first nomination. They’ve been eligible since 1994. Chicago became the first nonclassical group to perform six nights in a row at Carnegie Hall 50 years ago. Between April 5-10,

11

1971, the band played eight shows at the celebrated venue (including two matinees) and recorded every one of them. In October 1971, performance highlights were featured on the band’s first-ever live album, “Chicago at Carnegie Hall.” That quadruple-LP reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200, was certified platinum, and is still the band’s bestselling live album. To honor the 50th anniversary of Chicago’s historic concerts, the band recently released all eight Carnegie Hall shows in their entirety in a new 16-CD deluxe boxed set available through www.rhino. com. Chicago has toured every year since the beginning. The original three band members are Robert Lamm on keyboards and vocals, Loughnane on trumpet and vocals and Pankow on trombone. The band line-up also includes Wally Reyes Jr. on drums, Keith Howland on guitar and vocals, Lou Pardini on keyboards and vocals, Ray Herrmann on sax and flute, Neil Donell on vocals, Brett Simons on bass and Ramon “Ray” Yslas on percussion. From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, its iconic vocalists, and a few dozen of ever-classic songs, this band’s concerts are celebrations.

The goal is to raise $350,000 by the end of the year. That money helps fund life-changing programs at clubhouses in Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury and Nappanee. Families can purchase a membership to the clubs for just $30 per year but it costs more than $1,000 to provide the activities so many kids rely upon each day. “We have served more than 2,800 members so far in 2021,” said Kevin Deary, president and CEO. “We know the need is great for a safe and positive place for young people to go after school and we take pride in offering programs that truly change lives.” The Boys & Girls Clubs have been working hard since the pandemic to provide academic support for students to help close the education gap caused by online learning. The KidsCare programs have teamed up with Goshen Community Schools to provide tutors to assist learning and get students on grade level through a state- funded program. Teen programs like Keystone Club and Torch Club focus on leadership development opportunities with a focus on career preparation and community service. After a year without intramural sports competition, sports leagues at the clubs are more popular than ever. Michiana Youth Sports League offers teens the opportunity to play flag football, futsal soccer, basketball and volleyball. Members also have access to social skills programing that helps them become better citizens. Those programs include, “Too Good For Drugs,” and “RAKtivists (Random Acts of Kindness).” They’re designed to teach members

goal setting, healthy relationships and responsibility by focusing on building character and self-esteem. Clubs also provide members with healthy food after school. The clubs have served more than 80,000 snacks and meals this year. Anyone wishing to support the fundraising campaign can make a donation online at www.greatfutures.club or mail a donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County, P.O. Box 614, Goshen, IN 46527. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County began operations in 1956 and today the clubs provide programming and services for the most at-risk boys and girls within the community. Each day, the clubs provide powerful relationships with the youth they serve and open avenues of opportunity for young people across their community by offering safe places where young people can learn, grow and succeed.

®

JENKINS AUTOMOTIVE NAPPANEE • MILFORD GOSHEN • WAKARUSA MIDDLEBURY • DUNLAP LIGONIER

12

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, November 23, 2021

OBITUARIES Martha J. Bloss Martha J. Bloss, 86, Goshen, died Nov. 17, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born Nov. 7, 1935, she married William Bloss Nov. 26, 1954. He preceded her in deth May 9, 2012. She is survived by daughters, Sue Ann Glasgow, Simpsonville, N.C., and Marcia L. Christner, Goshen. Services were held Nov. 20.

Alaina J. Bontrager Alaina J. Bontrager, was stillborn at 9:20 p.m. Nov. 11, 2021, at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne. She is survived by her parents, Ryan and Julie Bontrager, Ligonier; sisters, Grace and Kristen Bontrager, at home; grandparents, Glen and Maudene Lehman, Wolcottville, Lavern and Esther Bontrager, Topeka. Graveside services were held Nov. 13.

Mary A. Bontrager Mary A. Bontrager, 93, Topeka, died at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 15 2021, in her home. Born Feb. 23, 1928, she married Amos D. Bontrager May 22, 1988. He preceded her in death Oct. 4, 2003. Survivors include stepdaughters, Katie Hochstetler, LaGrange, Ida Weaver, Shipshewana, and Fannie Lehman, Topeka; and her recent caregiver, Mary Schwartz. Services were held Nov. 18.

Byron I. Bussard Byron I. Bussard, 45, Bristol, died Jan. 22, 2015, in his home. He had been listed as a missing person. Born Aug. 15, 1969, he is survived by his parents, Charles I. Bussard, Frances M. and Donald Bussard Fraser; daughters, Destiny Waldron and Harmony Bussard; and brother, Charles Bussard. Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Elkhart, was in charge of arrangements.

Debbie K. Cartwright Debbie K. Cartwright, 71, Bristol, died Nov. 13, 2021, in her home. She was born Nov. 29, 1949, and married Ted Cartwright June 13, 1970. He survives with a daughter, Erica Burlew, Bristol; and brother, Gary Fessenden, Granger. A private celebration of life service was held for Mrs. Cartwright.

Harry L. Castetter Harry L. Castetter, 82, Topeka, died at 5:45 p.m. Nov. 12, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Born Feb. 7, 1939, he married Stana Roy May 20, 1961. She survives with their children, Curt Castetter, Jacksonville, Fla., Kit Castetter, Millersburg, and Cory Castetter, Kimmell; and sister, Mary Mullins, Rome City. A cremation committal was held at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center, Ligonier.

Beulah M. Compton Beulah M. Compton, 64, Goshen, died at 5:42 a.m. Nov. 11, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born Dec. 23, 1956, she married Robert Compton April 4, 1999. He survives with daughters, Michelle Lambright, Monica Flores and Brittany Compton, Goshen, and Beth Compton, Cabin Creek, W.Va.; sons, Michael Turner, Topeka, Robert Compton, Cabin Creek, and Nicholas Martinez, Goshen; brothers, Dallas Damron, Middlebury, Bill and Clifford T. Damron, Ohio. Services were held Nov. 15.

Mary L. Cripe Mary L. Cripe, 56, Goshen, died Nov. 18, 2021, in her home. She was born March 7, 1965, and is survived by a son, Charles Gardner, Goshen; and sister, Cathy Cripe, Elkhart. Visitation was held Nov. 22 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.

Benny L. Davis Benny L. Davis, 55, Goshen, died Nov. 12, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 20, 1966, and is survived by his mother and stepfather, Cindy and Vernon Sheley, Goshen; father and stepmother, Delmas and Teresa Davis, Goshen; children,

Samantha Maldonado, Goshen, and Delmas Love, Indianapolis; siblings, April Lawson, Elkhart, Autumn Williams and Michael Davis, Goshen, and Robert Davis, Mishawaka; half sisters, Penny Farthing, Goshen, and Tammy Stauffer, Jenson Beach, Fla. Services will be held at a later date.

Linda S. Elliott Linda S. Elliott, 82, Goshen, died Nov. 12, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born Aug. 29, 1939, she married Lawrence Schiltz, who preceded her in death Dec. 21, 1973. She then married Bud Elliott. He died Sept. 29, 2009. She is survived by her children, Shawn Schiltz, Goshen, Lorinda S. Schiltz-Bloss, New Paris, and Cody Elliott, Goshen; and sister, Cheryl Huff, Osceola. Services were held Nov. 19.

Adrienne J. Esberg Adrienne J. Esberg, 87, Goshen, died Nov. 13, 2021, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born April 10, 1934, and married James A. Esberg Feb. 13, 1955. He preceded her in death Jan. 7, 1996. Survivors include a son, Michael D. Esberg; and daughter-in-law, Carolyn. Private family burial was held in Rice Cemetery, Elkhart. Services will be held at 12 p.m. Dec. 9 at Trinity on Jackson Church, 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, with Pastor Karen Koelsch officiating. There will be one hour visitation prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to the church or Goshen Home Care & Hospice, 1147 Professional Drive, Goshen, 46526.

Donald L. Estridge Donald L. Estridge, 74, Bristol, died Nov. 2, 2021, at Ernestine Raclin Hospice House, Mishawaka. Born Feb. 23, 1947, he married Arthea Good Oct. 4, 1975. She survives with their children, Doug Estridge, Granger, McKenzie Collett, Georgetown, Ky., and Alyssa Jackson, Goshen; siblings, Jackie Keyton and Jessie Baker, Kentucky, and John Estridge; sister-in-law, Doris Estridge, Kentucky; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Elliott, Ohio. Services were held Nov. 6.

Delores E. Evans Delores E. Evans, 87, Goshen, died at 2:15 a.m. Nov. 11, 2021, at Greencroft Healthcare. Born Dec. 23, 1933, she is survived by a daughter, Sharon Benard, Wallingford, Conn.; daughter-in-law, JaiAnn Evans, Goshen; son-in-law, Liam O’Donovan, Elkhart; and sister, Patricia Wysong, Goshen. Services were held Nov. 16.

Clara M. Frenger Clara M. Frenger, 99, Bremen, died at 9:05 a.m. Nov. 9, 2021, at Signature Health Care, Bremen. Born Aug. 12, 1922, she married Harold Frenger Dec. 20, 1946. He preceded her in death Dec. 9, 1991. Survivors include sons, Harold Frenger, Florida, Ken and Richard Frenger, Bremen; and daughter, Marvalene Schini, Bremen. Services were held Nov. 16.

Michael P. Grays Michael P. Grays, 63, Goshen, died Nov. 16, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. He was born March 16, 1958, and married Mary K. Shaffer March 29, 1991. She survives with stepchildren, Angela Hale, Valparaiso, and Jeremy Duncan, Plymouth; sisters, Margaret House, Gainesville, Fla., Linda Jefferson, Chicago, Ill., and Belinda Hodges, Portageville, Mo.; brothers, Ellis Grays, Charles Grays and Earl Grays, Elkhart, John Grays, Missouri, and Sherman Booker, Columbia, Mo. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 24 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Hale, Bethel Church, Valparaiso, officiating. Burial will be in Violett Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be

given to the family, Bethel Church or Diabetes Association.

James Griffith James Griffith, 73, Ligonier, died Nov. 1, 2021. Born Dec. 8, 1947, he is survived by daughters, Dawn Hough, Warsaw, and Amber Lung, Ligonier; sons, James Griffith, South Carolina, and John Griffith, Warsaw. Services were held Nov. 6.

Nancy R. Habig Nancy R. Habig, 80, Ligonier, died Nov. 14, 2021, in her home. She was born July 28, 1941, and married Ira Walter, who preceded her in death Oct. 7, 2021. Survivors include daughters, Ruth Shull, Rosalee Wichman and Sherry Myers; sons, Allen and Daniel Walter; sisters, Carol Steinke, Diane Nelson and Patricia Baysinger; and brother, Eugene Dalton. Services were held Nov. 17.

Robert J. Hardesty Robert J. Hardesty, 82, Goshen, died Nov. 12, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born July 20, 1939, he is survived by his wife, Beulah; daughters, Kathy Bowens, Rochester, and Kelly Wanamaker, Cromwell; and sister, Mary VanHook, Goshen. Services were held Nov. 18.

Jack W. Herrli Jack W. Herrli, 97, Goshen, died Nov. 2, 2021, in Sarasota, Fla. He was born May 26, 1924, and married his first wife, Arlene, who preceded him in death in 2007. In 2016, he married Vi Proverbs-Herrli. She survives with daughters, Sharon Waterman and Sandra Peek, Goshen; sister, Colleen Allman, Texas; and brother, Kenneth R. Herrli, Goshen. Services were held Nov. 9.

Nancy M. Herron Nancy M. Herron, 84, Bristol, died Nov. 8, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born July 18, 1937, and is survived by daughters, Roxanne Chupp, New Paris, and Lisa R. Rogers, Elkhart; sons, Rodney L. Herron, Elkhart, and Robert E. Foreman, Charlotte, N.C.; sisters, Susie M. Ritchie, Chula Vista, Calif., and Annabelle Casteel, Muskegon, Mich. Her first husband, Gene Foreman, and recent husband, Leroy Herron, preceded her in death. Services were held Nov. 15.

Wilmer J. Hettler Wilmer J. Hettler, 92, Goshen, died at 1:15 a.m. Nov. 10, 2021, in his home. Born June 14, 1929, he married Ruth R. Bowen April 3, 1955. She preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Ronald J. Hettler, Lubbock, Texas; daughters, Celia A. Holte, Sheboygan, Wis., and Amy L. Yoder, Elkhart; sister, Edith Marsh, Sarasota, Fla.; brother-in-law, Dale Nelson, Chula Vista, Calif.; and sister-inlaw, Celia Ribas, New Jersey. Services were held Nov. 20.

Joseph A.J. Hilty Joseph A.J. Hilty, 33, LaGrange, died Nov. 4, 2021, in his home. Born Sept. 6, 1988, he is survived by his parents, James E. Sr. and Amy Hilty, LaGrange; sisters, Anna Mae J. Beechy, Miriam Beechy, Carolyn J. Hilty and Delila J. Hilty, LaGrange; brothers, James E. Hilty Jr., Jake A. Hilty, Michael A. Hilty, Samuel A. Hilty, Levi A. Hilty, and Andrew A. Hilty, LaGrange, and John H. Hilty, Goshen. Services were held Nov. 7.

Mary H. Huber Mary H. Huber, 90, Goshen, died Nov. 16, 2021, in her home. Born Sept. 24, 1931, she married Stanley Huber Feb. 11, 1949. He survives with a son, Randy Huber, Syracuse; and sister, Sally Troyer, Goshen. Services were held Nov. 22.

Randy L. Huffman Randy L. Huffman, 58, Goshen, died at 7:20 p.m. Nov. 13, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. He was born March 8, 1963, and married Sarina Pierce May 11, 2001.

She survives with sons, Randy L. Huffman Jr., Goshen, Jason Werick, Goshen, and John R. Huffman, Goshen; daughter, Tammi Lovely, Elkhart; his mother, Beatrice Huffman, Goshen; sisters, Tammy Carter, Markle, and Deanna Huffman, Goshen; and brother, John R. Huffman, Goshen. Services were held Nov. 18.

She was born Sept. 14, 1973, and is survived by her father, Ervin Yoder, Bristol; her children, Darian Yoder, Mebane, N.C., Madison and Kyuss Messick, Elkhart; her former spouse, Dannie Messick Jr., Elkhart; brothers, Wade Yoder, Bristol, Sheldon Yoder, Wabash, and Travis Yoder, Elkhart. Services will be held at a later date.

Mary T. Inebnit

Anna H. Miller

Mary T. Inebnit, 68, Goshen, died Nov. 9, 2021. Born June 19, 1953, she is survived by a daughter, Amy Hollinger, Goshen; stepsons, Chris and Andy Inebnit, Goshen; brothers, Frank Eiermann and Jack Eiermann, Goshen; and sister, Susan Bontrager, Goshen. Private services will be held at a later date.

Anna H. Miller, 90, Abbeville, S.C., died at 3 p.m. Nov. 14, 2021, in Goshen. Born Sept. 7, 1931,she married Leander Miller March 8, ,1951. He preceded her in death Aug. 4, 2006. She is survived by daughters, Susan Miller, Goshen, Esther Miller, Middlebury, Ruth Miller, Centreville, Mich., and Becky Mast, Bergton, Va.; sons, Mike Miller, Guys Mills, Pa., Reuben Miller, Abbeville, Lee Miller, Larry Miller and Wayne Miller, Sarasota, Fla., Dave Miller, Westminster, S.C., Nathan Miller, Cochranton, Pa., and Dale Miller, Delta, Colo.; brothers, Chris Schwartz, Decatur, and John Schwartz, Monroe; sisters-in-law, Ruth Beachy, Illinois, and Betty Schwartz, Shipshewana. Services were held Nov. 20 in Abbeville.

Randall L. Karpinski Randall L. Karpinski, 66, Goshen, died Nov. 16, 2021, in his home. Born Dec. 3, 1954, he married Beverly Kosinski Aug. 6, 1978. She survives with a son, Derek L. Karpinski, Mason, Ohio; daughter, Stephanie J. Karpinski, Chicago, Ill.; and sister, Debbie Kerns, Goshen. Visitation will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 at Greene Road Church, 518 N. Greene Road, Goshen. Services will follow at 4 p.m. with Pastor Dave Van Der Wiele officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Goshen Home Care and Hospice or Right to Life.

Olivia J. Keyes Olivia J. Keyes, 63, Goshen, died at 4:05 p.m. Nov. 4, 2021, in her home. Born Nov. 25, 1957, she is survived by her mother, Dorothy Keyes, Goshen. There were no services held for Ms. Keyes.

Evelyn L. Koontz Evelyn L. Koontz, 92, Plymouth, died at 3:29 a.m. Nov. 15, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Born June 27, 1929, she married Calvin E. Koontz Dec. 31, 1946. He survives with their children, Gregory Koontz, Morgantown, Kendall Koontz, Bremen, Maureen Isenberg, Washington, Ill., and Elizabeth Baumer, Cambridge City. Services were held Nov. 20.

Michael E. Krauser Michael E. Krauser, 73, Elkhart, died Nov. 10, 2021, in his home. Born May 3, 1948, he is survived by sisters, Bonnie Esch, Goshen, and Kathy Hartman, Blairsville, Ga.; and brother, Dan Burner, Howe. Services were held Nov. 18.

Richard L. Krum Richard L. Krum, 83, Goshen, died Nov. 12, 2021, in his home. Born Dec. 17, 1937, he is survived by daughters, Becky Hollowell and Kirstie Stutzman; siblings, Diane, Carla, Chris and Joyce. Elkhart Cremation Services, Elkhart, was in charge of arrangement.

Ralph A. Larsen Jr. Ralph A. Larsen Jr., 92, Goshen, died Nov. 8, 2021, in his home. Born March 3, 1929, he is survived by his wife, Irma Larsen; his children, Gail Crisman, Margaret Timmcke, Karen Kline, Judith Schwartz, Nora Cuevas, Margarita Cuevas, Ralph Larsen III, Henry Larsen, and Eridany Larsen Vancha. Elkhart Cremation Services was in charge of arrangments.

David R. Lundgren David R. Lundgren, 61, Elkhart, died at 3:18 p.m. Nov. 7, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. He was born Sept. 3, 1960, and married Tonya R. Hall May 28, 1982. She survives with sons, Dustin D. Lundgren, Bristol, and Derek R. Lundgren, Elkhart; sisters, Susan J. Lundgren and Tina M. Datena, Elkhart. Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Elkhart, was in charge of arrangements.

Vanissa Messick Vanissa Messick, 48, Bristol, died Nov. 11, 2021.

Marvin D. Miller Marvin D. Miller, 89, Middlebury, died at 7:05 p.m. Nov. 15, 2021, in his home. Born May 11, 1932, he was first married to Frieda Mast Jan. 24, 1952. She preceded him in death June 11, 2002. On Nov. 27, 2003, he married Lydia Mae Yoder. She died Oct. 24, 2011. Survivors include a daughter, Martha Ann Chupp, Nappanee; son, Ora D. Miller, Nappanee; stepchildren, Mary Lou Smith and Mervin D. Yoder, Shipshewana, Darlene Miller, Middlebury, and Gary E. Yoder, Howe; sisters, Elnora Yoder, Nappanee, and Lydia Mae Yoder, Florida; and brother, Roman Miller Jr., Nappanee. Services were held Nov. 19.

Bryan D. Newbry Bryan D. Newbry, 50, Elkhart, died at 5:55 p.m. Nov. 17, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born May 12, 1971, he married Tracy Clark Oct. 24, 2014. She survives with sons, Justin Newbry, Evansville, Wis., and Justin Flickinger, Shilo, Ohio; daughters, Alyssa Zehr, Goshen, Kimberly Criswell, Pierceton, and Randi Hoffer, Goshen; and his mother, Rosa Newbry, Goshen. A gathering for family and friends was held Nov. 21.

Ora R. Phillips Ora R. Phillips, R.N., 61, Elkhart, died Nov. 5, 2021, in her home. Born Oct. 13, 1960, she married Scott Phillips. He survives with a son, Brock H. Phillips, Elkhart; daughters, Shatum C. Rorie, Elkhart, Scotlan C. Sellers, Bremen, and Mahaley M.P. Gribbins, South Bend; brothers. Randy Brock, Elkhart, and Leander Brock, Spokane, Wash. A celebration of life service was held Nov. 12.

Larry J. Pottenger Larry J. Pottenger, 70, Goshen, died Nov. 16, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Born April 29, 1951, he is survived by his mother, Beulah M. Pottenger; daughters, Anitra Zartman, Elkhart, April Brown, Syracuse, and Addi Kaminskis, Mishawaka; and brother, Don L. Pottenger, Rochester, Mich. Services were held Nov. 21.

Barbara J. Powers Barbara J. Powers, 87, Goshen, died Nov. 13, 2021, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born Sept. 22, 1934, and married Richard E. Powers June 20, 1959. He preceded her in death Feb. 11, 2019. Survivors include a brother, Edward Short, Kentucky; and sister, Grace E. Short, Montrose, Colo. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at Grace Bible Church, 1700 Edwardsburg Ave.,

Continued on page 13

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 — the PAPER — www.the-papers.com

OBITUARIES Continued from page 12 Elkhart. Memorial contributions may be given to the church.

Lynette Rheinheimer Lynette S. Rheinheimer, 68, Goshen, died Nov. 3, 2021, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. Born Nov. 5 1952, she is survived by a brother, Alan D. Rheinheimer, Elkhart; and sister, Karla J. Furney, Safety Harbor, Fla. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Interment will be held in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.

Joyce Richards Joyce Richards, 86, Goshen, died Nov. 12, 2021, in her home. Born April 25, 1935, she is survived by her children, Dennis and Teresa Kline, Elkhart, and Tina-Marie and Fred Camacho, Aibonito, Puerto Rico. Private graveside services were held for Mrs. Richards.

Fred J. Shrock Fred J. Shrock, 83, Elkhart, died Nov. 9, 2021, in his home. Born Nov, 20, 1937, he married Janet Surls Feb. 24, 1978. She preceded him in death. Survivors include daughters, Beth Witkowski, Elk Grove Village, Ill., and Gail Davies, Greenville, S.C.; son, Scott Shrock, Granger; stepdaughters, Kim Foy, Elkhart, and Cynthia Bravard, Bristol; and sister, Phyllis Schrock, Heston, Kan. A celebration of life was held Nov. 20 for Mr. Shrock.

Judy A. Slabach Judy A. Slabach, 82, Nappanee, died at 5:05 p.m. Nov. 11, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Born March 16, 1939, she married Virgil L. Fisher May 28, 1958. He preceded her in death March 24, 2008. On Feb. 29, 2020, she married Joseph L. Slabach. He survives with a daughter, Vonda Maust, Millersburg; stepsons, Phil Slabach, Nappanee, and Brian Slabach, Wakarusa; stepdaughters, Monica Kasa, Edwardsburg, Mich., Marcia Hooley, LaGrange, and Karen Cender, Elkhart; and sister, Betty Dear, Columbia City. Services were held Nov. 18.

Wayne L. Slater Wayne L. Slater, 91, Elkhart, died Nov. 15, 2021, in his home. He was born May 14, 1930, and married Martha C. Ott Feb. 4, 1950. She died Nov. 11, 2005. Survivors include his children, Linda Neely, Susan Hunt, Lynn Rush and Michael Slater, Elkhart; and brother, Howard Slater, Shipshewana. Services were held Nov. 18.

Thomas J. Stitt Thomas J. Stitt, 38, South Bend, died Nov. 7, 2021, from injuries received in a car motorcycle accident. He was born March 17, 1983, and is survived by his fiancée, Alison Siders, South Bend; his father, Walter Stitt, Niles, Mich.; his children, Morgan, Myka, Camron, Karyn, Thomas and Sophie Stitt, Roaslie and Dash Loging; siblings, Bob Stitt, Cassopo-

lis, Mich., Bill Stitt, Fremont, Rusty Stitt, Schoolcraft, Mich., Wade Stitt, Pleasant Lake, Mich., Lisa Luckey, Elkhart, Sue Ellen Whitmer, Elkhart, Christina Yoder, Middlebury, Holly, Elkhart, and Amy Bystrom, Florida. Services will be held Nov. 13.

Paul D. Wagers Paul D. Wagers, 68, LaPorte, died at 9:18 p.m. Nov. 8, 2021, at Signature Health Care, Bremen. Born March 17, 1953, he is survived by daughters, Christina Wagers and Erin Watkins, Tucson, Ariz.; son, Jeremy Wagers Bremen; siblings, Jean Kawaguchi, Knox, Patty Lambert, LaPorte, Thomas Wagers, Sandy Ferris and Vicki Runkle, Knox, and Marcus Wagers, Plymouth. No services were held for Mr. Wagers.

Paul A. Wagler Paul A. Wagler, 71, Middlebury, died Nov. 12, 2021, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla. Born Oct. 16, 1950, he married Barbara E. Miller Nov. 25, 1971. She survives with daughters, Delores Schlabach, Rosemary Wagler, Ruthann Bontrager, SuEllen Yoder and Clara Wagler, Middlebury, Alta Yoder, Shipshewana, and Katie Miller, Sarasota; sons, Marlin Wagler, LaGrange, and William Wagler, Topeka; brothers, Harry Wagler, Ohio, Martin, Ezra, Ben, Amos, Artie, Dave and Glen Wagler, Daviess County; sisters, Rosalie Stoll, Lovina Raber and Alta Wagler, Daviess County. Services were held Nov. 18.

Donald E. Weaver Donald E. Weaver, 84, Nappanee, died at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 2021, in his home. Born June 22, 1937, he married Karen Spicher Oct. 12, 1958. She preceded him in death Nov. 4, 1992. Survivors include daughters, Nelda Teska, Nappanee, and Nanette Weaver, Osceola; brothers, Charles A. Weaver and James Weaver, Nappanee; sisters, Dixie Roeder, Nappanee, Carol Sherk, Texas, and Connie Rosenberry, Syracuse. Services were held Nov. 19.

Ethan G. Whitehead Ethan G. Whitehead, 20, Middlebury, died at 10:05 a.m. Nov. 11, 2021, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. Born Jan. 20, 2001, he is survived by his parents, Douglas and Julie Whitehead, Middlebury; brother, Nathan Whitehead, Middlebury; his grandparents, Wanda Whitehead, Warsaw, and Ernest T. Williams, Carmel. Services were held Nov. 20.

David K. Woodworth David K. Woodworth, 60, Cromwell, died Nov. 15, 2021, at Parkview Regional Hospital. Born Sept. 8, 1961, he is survived by daughters, Meagan Woodworth, Nappanee, and Andrea Hayslip, Richwood, Ohio; brother, Ronald Woodworth, Marysville, Ohio; sisters, Kristi Peak and Kerri Bell, Wawaka. No services were held for Mr. Woodworth. A cremation committal was held at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center, Ligonier.

BIRTHS The following Elkhart County area babies were recently born at Goshen Hospital

p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at home. She weighed 7 pounds and 9 ounces.

Rosanne Z. Martin

Kristen (Yoder) and David Yoder, Nappanee are the parents of a daughter, Sophia Jade, born at 1:18 .m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at home. She weighed 7 pounds.

Nelson Z. and Luella Martin are the parents of a daughter, Rosanne Z., born at 7:29 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12. She weighed 8 pounds, 2.6 ounces and wasd 20 inches long.

Brinley Nicole Yoder Madison and Desiray Yoder are the parents of a daughter, Brinley Nicole, born 2:22 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. She weighed 7 pounds and 1.1 ounces and was 14 inches in length.

BIRTHS ELSEWHERE Mariah Joy Glick Kristina (Bontrager) and Abner Glick, Ligonier are the parents of a daughter, Mariah Joy, born at 9:04

Sophia Jade Yoder

Bennett Blake Yoder Brendan and Stepanie (Miller) Yoder, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Bennett Blake, born at 9:15 .m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 inches in length. He joins siblings Colten and Kaylee. Maternal grandparents are Weldon and Marilyn Miller. Parental grandparents are Robert and Marie Yoder.

13

COUNTY REPORT City Court The following fines, costs and courtrelated fees were levied in Goshen City Court: Disregarding official traffic control device/GSN — Jin D. Wang, 52, $310.50; Christian Roman Santiago, 22, $170; Matthew A. Graybill, 20, $310.50 Disregarding stop sign — Jonathon T. Melton, 20, $170 Driving while license suspended — Cameron R. Minnick, 43, $285.50, one year good behavior; Giovanni Rodriguez, 20, $170 Expired plates — Mark R. Schloneger, 51, $145; Daniel A. Snead, 52, $145 Expired plates/unsafe lane

movement on road with two or more lanes — Joseph W. Weiser, 29, $180 Failure to signal for turn or lane change — Yahir A. Arreola, 17, $170 Improper or no taillight or plate light/muffler not in good working order — Joshua D. Beckley, 25, $155 Learner’s permit violation — William Beard, 20, $145 Learner’s permit violation/failure to signal turn or lane change — Johnan Gomez-Rios, 16, $180 No valid driver’s license — Autumn M. Wimmer, 33, $145; Anthony Bixler, 27, $145 No valid driver’s license/operating motor vehicle with false plate/

expired plates — Caitlin B. Miller, 30, $165 Operating motor vehicle without ever receiving valid driver’s license — David Vazquez Colon, 25, $285.50, one year good behavior Operating with fictitious plate — Fabian J. Moreno, 20, $145 Speeding — Tonika L. Hively, 23, $170; Megan N. Gongwer, 38, $170; Carmina A. Nunez, 30, $170; Adolfo Amaya, 73, $290.50; Eric Claudio Rivera, 20, $170 Speeding/GSN — Kevin J. Sanchez Salas, 17, $310.50 Unlawful stopping, standing, parked vehicle within 15 ft. of fire hydrant — Eduardo Quezada, 21, $145

American Legion Post 210 celebrates centennial %\ /$85(1 =(8*1(5 $VVRFLDWH (GLWRU American Legion Post 210 in Middlebury celebrated its 100th anniversary with an open house and special guests Saturday, Nov. 13. The post is named in honor of Mark Wilt who was killed in action in 1918. The post was chartered in 1921. Howard Langdon, post commander, acted as master of ceremonies during a presentation held at 1 p.m. He recognized past and current post commanders, past post officers were also recognized as was the Boy Scout Troop, the post sponsors. Post member Steve Rathka was presented with a certificate of appreciation for his work on the 100th anniversary celebration. Rathka was quick to call out those who assisted him. Jack Cook, another post member, was also recognized for the overseeing the banner project. Photos of more than 100 members of the American Legion and Middlebury community were made into banners and put on display along Middlebury’s main throughfare. In the post fellowship hall the photos used for the banners as well as displays of old uniforms, scrapbooks and other items were on display. Some belonged to post members while others were on loan from the Middlebury Historical Museum. Dept. Commander Mark Gullian told those gathered he was impressed with the displays. “A hundred years is a long time, but what your post has done is incredible,” he told those assembled. “I wish my post could do this. We wish every post in the state would do this. You should be proud of your accomplishments.” Gullian was then surprised by Langdon who presented him with a $500 check for the state committe project. State Rep. Joanna King was the next to speak. “Thank you so much for the opportunity to share about the impact you have on the community,” she said. Noting she was impressed with the number of people honored with a banner, she noted more than 800 residents of Middlebury have served in the military. King then recalled a Memorial Day tradition her family had. Her children would get ready

63(&,$/ 35(6(17$7,21 ³ $IWHU FRQJUDWXODWLQJ $PHULFDQ /HJLRQ 3RVW RQ LWV WK DQQLYHUVDU\ WKH SRVW SUHVHQWHG 'HSW &RPPDQG HU 0DUN *XOOLRQ ZLWK D FKHFN IRU IRU WKH $PHULFDQ /HJLRQ·V VWDWH FRPPLWWH SURMHFW 6KRZQ DUH *XOOLRQ OHIW ZLWK 3RVW &RPPDQGHU +RZDUG /DQJGRQ 3KRWR E\ /DXUHQ =HXJQHU

3267 &200(025$7(' ³ $V SDUW RI KLV UHPDUNV 6WDWH 6HQ %ODNH 'RULRW SUHVHQWHG $PHULFDQ /HJLRQ 3RVW LQ 0LGGOHEXU\ ZLWK D FHUWÀFDWH RI FRPPHPRUDWLRQ IURP WKH 6WDWH RI ,QGLDQD 6KRZQ ZLWK WKH FHUWLÀFDWH DUH 'RULRW OHIW DQG +RZDUG /DQJGRQ SRVW FRPPDQGHU 3KRWR E\ /DXUHQ =HXJQHU for bed and then jump in the car and the entire family would go to Grace Cemetery in Middlebury for the post’s dusk to dawn vigil. “The car was completely silent,” she recalled as her family received the little booklet about where are veterans were buried. Her son is now serving as a Marine. “The legacy you started has been carried on,” she said. She also mentioned a young lady she had met earlier that day who is going to serve in the military. “Thank you for your service to our country and our community. It does not go unnoticed,” she said. State Sen. Blake Doriot said,

“Like Joanna, I’m humbled. I almost feel I should apologize. I did not serve.” He then went through his family tree noting ancestors who had served in the Civil War, the Spanish American War all the way to Afghanistan. “I have to thank you for what you’ve done,” he said. Doriot went on to discuss his work serving on the veterans affairs committee and research being done on hyberpolic chamber treatment. He then presented the post with a certificate from the Indiana State Senate commemorating the post on its 100th anniversary.

14

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, November 23, 2021

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ONLY

$

75

8

CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINES

DISPLAY AD DEADLINES

Elkhart Co. Edition Kosciusko Co. Edition

Elkhart Co. Edition Kosciusko Co. Edition

2 P.M. Friday 2 P.M. Friday

GOSHEN 574-534-2591 • FAX 888-469-1961

Free Free

BUYER BEWARE The Papers Incorporated cannot screen all advertisements to eliminate possibilities of fraud or misleading information. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Persons responding to ads are advised to contact the Better Business Bureau in your area or the Indiana Secretary of State’s Fraud Hotline before sending any money. 1-800-223-8791

SCRAP METAL REMOVAL - Lawn tractors, push mowers, appliances and any other misc. scrap metal. Also take batteries. Do not take TVs or electronics. Milford, Syracuse, Cromwell area. 260-856-5912.

for one to three insertions.

&203/(7( +286(+2/'6 2) )XUQLWXUH $QWLTXHV &ROOHFWLEOHV &RLQV 2OG 7R\V *816 2I $OO .LQGV 6KRUW /RQJ 5LÀHV 0XVLFDO ,QVWUXPHQWV $Q\WKLQJ 2I 9DOXH

&$// 0(

/RRN $W 7KHVH &ODVVLIHGV :KDW $ *UHDW 'HDO

Carpet Services

C040

" ( +* .,!0/ Shop the rest, then shop for less $. • Carpet • Wood/Tile Wide Width Vinyl Flooring

574-293-4792

Hauling Garage Sales

A070

BLACK FRIDAY GARAGE SALE. Come check it out Nov. 26-27, 8am-4pm. Joe and Alma Miller, 70951 CR 9, Nappanee.

Miscellaneous

ELIMINAT MINATE N TE GUTTER G ELIMINATE CLEANING! Seamless Aluminum Gutters S Leaf Protection Products prompt and professional service

Serving Marshall, Kosciusko, Elkhart Counties & Surrounding Areas

574-907-4234

All It Takes Is ONE Phone Call!

C160

NEWS REPORTER ‘the PAPER’ The Mail-Journal And General Assignment Reporting Feature Writing, Meeting Coverage Computer And Camera Knowledge Important This Is A Full Time Position With Competitive Wage And Benefit Package

Attention: Deb Patterson E-mail: dpatterson@the-papers.com P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542

TREE TRIMMING, tree and stump removal service, storm damage clean up, tree climbing or bucket lift, Free estimates. Dan The Tree Man. 574-831-4381, New Paris.

ds e fi i s Clas

GET THE JOB DONE!

Misc. Service

C430

(574) 293-2937

AT&T Internet. Starting at $40/month w/12-mo agmt. 1 TB of data/mo. Ask how to bundle & SAVE! Geo & svc restrictions apply. 1-888-796-8850

Willis Trash Removal. Residential, commercial and industrial. Bobcat, dumpsters and burn barrels available also.

C200

Dental insurance - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance - not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-888-623-3036 www.dental50plus.com/58 #6258

Moving & Storage C230 Long distance moving: Call for a free quote from America’s Most Trusted Interstate Movers. Let us take the stress out of moving! Speak to a relocation specialist 888-721-2194 FIND GREAT DEALS IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Siding

C360

HughesNet - Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 866-499-0141 Looking for assisted living, memory care, or independent living? A Place for Mom simplifies the process of finding senior living at no cost to your family. Call 1-833-386-1995 today! DISH TV $64.99 for 190 channels + $14.95 high speed internet. Free installation, smart HD DVR included, free voice remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo expires 1/21/22. 1-833-872-2545 Stop worrying! SilverBills eliminates the stress & hassle of bill pmts. Household bills guaranteed to be paid on time as long as appropriate funds are available. No computer necessary. Free trial/custom quote 1-855-703-0555 BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-761-1725

STEEL SIDING & ROOFING, TRIM & ACCESSORIES

20 Colors Available • 40 Year Warranty Contractors & Public Welcome Zimmer Metals • Goshen, IN 574-862-1800 ZimmerMetalSales.com

C430

Train online to do medical billing! Become a Medical Office Professional at CTI! Get trained & certified to work in months! 888-572-6790. The Mission, Program Information and Tuition is located at CareerTechnical.edu/consumer-inform ation. (M-F 8-6 ET)

Buy • Sell • Trade • Rent • Hire

Directv Now. No Satellite. $40/mo 65 Channels. Stream news, live events, sports & on demand titles. No contract/commitment. 1-866-825-6523

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WANTED The Turkey Creek Fire Territory is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant. We offer competitive wages and benefits. The Job Description and Application is available on our website at: www.syracusefd.com on the Home Page Applications can also be obtained at: Turkey Creek Fire Territory, Station #2 8138 E. McClintic Rd. Syracuse, IN 46567

C390 Misc. Service

CLEAN UP AND TRASH REMOVAL

A085 Insurance

New authors wanted! Page Publishing will help self-publish your book. Free author submission kit! Limited offer! 866-951-7214

WANTED

for four or more insertions of the same copy.

MILFORD 574-658-4111 • FAX 800-886-3796

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS WELCOME

A010

:$17(' 72 %8<

ESTIMATES

$11.75 per column inch $9.45 per column inch

A040 BUSINESS SERVICES Tree Service

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FREE

2 P.M. Friday 2 P.M. Friday

Please take the time to make sure your classified ad is correct. The Papers Incorporated will not be responsible for errors in ads after the first publication. Ad position other than classification is not guaranteed. • ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PRE-PAID.

m aximu ord M W 5 1 *

Auction Sales

ONE COLUMN BOXED ADS

TRANSFER FILM Or Old VHS To DVD D

Any Format anteed Satisfaction Guaranteed

Lighthouse Photo And Video Old Bag Factory • Goshen • 574-202-5502

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Cromwell Hatchery – Full-Time Starting at $18.00/Hr. Maple Leaf Farms, Inc., the nation’s leading producer of duck, has immediate openings for General Labor at our Hatchery located in Cromwell, IN. We offer the following: • Medical, Dental, & Life Insurance • Paid Vacation • Paid Holidays • 401(k) Plan with employer match Please apply in person at: 4379 N 900 W. Cromwell, IN 46732 EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Job Type: Full-Time

Warsaw Hatchery – Part-Time Starting at $18.00/Hr. Maple Leaf Farms, Inc., the nation’s leading producer of duck, has immediate openings for Part-Time General Labor at our Hatchery located in Warsaw, IN. This position is between 1-3 full workday(s) per week and rotates. Please submit resume or apply in person at our personnel office in Milford, IN. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Job Type: Part-Time

EMPLOYMENT Clerical

E020

BURNWORTH ZOLLARS IS NOW HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME POSITION:

Office Manager Duties Include: Hiring, Training and Supervising of Office Personnel, Preparing Payroll, Preparing Monthly Floor Plan Reports and more. For a complete job description, go to our Facebook page, click on more, then go to Jobs and apply online or in person.

Full Benefits, 401K, Health & Life Insurance, Paid Vacations

U.S. 6 • Ligonier

FARM Farm Supplies

G030

CLEAN WHEAT STRAW BALES for sale. $5.00 each. Multiple bale discount. Call 574-522-0031.

LEISURE, RECREATIONAL Hunting/Fishing/Trapping M040 HERTERS DUCK Decoys assorted species. Never used. 574-653-1256

MERCHANDISE Good Things To Eat P130 L&M PRODUCE AND CRAFTS

63329 CR 15, Goshen (1/4 Mile S. Of CR 32)

END OF SEASON SALE PUMPKINS • FALL DECOR • GOURDS FALL SQUASH • APPLES CIDER • ONIONS Local Fresh Maple Syrup • Brown Eggs Local Honey • Baked Goods Local Jams & Jellies • Canned Vegetables Crystal Springs Dairy Products

COUNTRY CRAFTS HAND CRAFTED CHILD FURNITURE ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS 574-875-8889

It Pays To Advertise

Health/Fitness

P150

Attention oxygen therapy users! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587

Health/Fitness

P150

VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-445-5928 Hablamos Español

Lawn Equipment P180 FOR SALE: Yardman snowblower, 10-1/2 horse, self-propelled, electric start, 6 forward gears, 2 reverse, 30” Tecumseh engine. Needs some work but runs. $350. Call between 9-5. 574-370-7587, leave message.

Misc. Merchandise P200 Update your home with beautiful new blinds & shades. Free in-home estimates make it convenient to shop from home. Professional installation. Top quality - Made in the USA. Free consultation: 877-212-7578. Ask about our specials! The Generac PWRcell solar plus battery storage system. Save money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages & power your home. Full installation services. $0 down financing option. Request free no obligation quote. 1-855-270-3785 GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during power outages, so your home & family stay safe & comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-yr extended warranty $695 value! Request a free quote today! Call for terms & conditions. 1-844-334-8353 Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-995-2490

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 — the PAPER — www.the-papers.com

After 30 years, consolidated courts coming to Elkhart County %\ /$85(1 =(8*1(5 $VVRFLDWH (GLWRU Thirty years of discussion, brainstorming and debate came to an end at noon Wednesday, Nov. 16, as ground was broken on 32 acres at 1905 Reliance Road (Old CR 17) for a new consolidat-

Want To Buy

P280

Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

REAL ESTATE RENTALS Unfurnished Apartments U020

NORTHWOOD APARTMENTS NAPPANEE

Accepting Applications For One Bedroom Apartment For Those Age 62 And Over Preference Given To Applicants W/Income Less Than $14,750 For 1 Person And $17,240 For 2 Persons CALL TODAY FOR FURTHER INFO

),567 7266 ³ 7DNLQJ WKH ÀUVW WXUQ RI EUHDNLQJ JURXQG IRU WKH QHZ FRQVROLGDWHG FRXUW FDPSXV IURP OHIW 6KHULII -HII 6LHJHO &RXQW\ &RPPLVVLRQHU )UDQN /XFFKHVH &RXQW\ &RPPLVVLRQHU %UDG 5RJHUV DQG &RXQW\ &RPPLVVLRQHU 6X]DQQH :HLULFN 3KRWR E\ /DXUHQ =HXJQHU

574-773-4942 Equal Housing Opportunity

TRANSPORTATION

Musical Merchandise P210 Misc. Auto !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-433-8277

15

W100

Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398

ROOFING • ADDITIONS NEW POLE BARNS Specializing In METAL ROOFING SAVE MONEY & LABOR 18 Colors • 40 Yr. Paint Warranty

Overlay Old Roofing (1-2 Layers) With Metal

GOSHEN, IN

574-862-3143 Cell 574-535-4354

Wishing you had some extra money?

We can help! CARRIERS NEEDED We Have Immediate Openings For Carriers To Deliver ‘the PAPER’ One Day A Week

√ WALKING ROUTES √ MOTOR ROUTES Nappanee

WALKING ROUTE REQUIREMENTS: 11 YEARS OF AGE & UP

Goshen

MOTOR ROUTE REQUIREMENTS: MUST HAVE VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND USE A RELIABLE AUTOMOBILE

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

7$.,1* 7+(,5 7851 ³ 6HYHUDO MXGJHV WRRN D WXUQ EUHDNLQJ JURXQG IRU WKH QHZ FRQVROLGDWHG FRXUW FDP SXV 6KRZQ IURP OHIW .ULVWLQH 2VWHUO\ 6XSHULRU &RXUW (ULF 'LWWRQ 0DJLVWUDWH &RXUW (ONKDUW DQG *RVKHQ *UHWFKHQ /XQG 6XSHULRU &RXUW 'DYLG %RQÀJOLR 6XSHULRU &RXUW DQG 0LFKDHO &KULVWRIHQR &LUFXLW &RXUW 3KRWR E\ /DXUHQ =HXJQHU ed courts campus. The projected cost is $94 million and will bring all 13 courts in Elkhart County to one location. “It’s a very exciting time for us,” said County Commissioner Frank Lucchese, reading prepared remarks from Suzanne Weirick, president of the county commissioners. She was delayed and arrived late to the groundbreaking. Lucchese went on explaining discussions regarding consolidating the courts started in the 1990s. Today it’s a sign of progress. Superior Court Judge David Bonfiglio spoke about ground

being broken for the courthouse in Elkhart and meeting Stanley Ramer, after he retired from the bench. Ramer started the first youth services bureau in the state and appointed the first juvenile referee. “Every generation of judges have started programs and service to assist citizens needs,” Bonfiglio said. David Hess, vice president of the Elkhart County Council, said he had been at this a long time. “As mentioned (before) this is truly a special day, a long time coming.” For 15 months a committee has

worked together as a design team to come up with what the consolidated court campus could look like. Hess thanked the county council for its patience. “It was frustrating over the last two years,” he said. “Here today, we have a good design and the right people in place,” Hess said. He noted every judge came to the table and gave up something they wanted to make this happen. Ron Maxwell was credited for stepping into the position of court administrator and having to work through the issues with the judicial committee and design team.

16

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration set Looking for a unique fun-filled Christmas family activity? Chautauqua’s Old Fashioned Christmas is the answer. After Thanksgiving’s turkey stupor, from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, come to Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. This is an outdoor event so come dressed for the weather. Yes, Santa will be there, and his reindeer (for petting). And the live Nativity and sleigh rides … and, of course, the big tree lighting. The popular reading of the Christmas story from the Bible at the historic Oakwood Chapel is planned. New this year is a photobooth for family Christmas pictures, using your phone camera. Watch out for characters who are roaming around: Frosty, the Grinch, Rudolph, Buddythe-Elf, Toy Soldier, and Gingerbread Man. The event will be held outdoors on the grounds of Oakwood Resort, with activities starting with music near the Oakwood Inn starting at 6 p.m. Music and carols will be sung around the 60 foot Christmas tree which will be lit at 6:15 p.m. Then you and your family may stroll up the lighted path to see Santa and Mrs. Claus. Take pictures with roaming characters. Listen to an elf read “The Night Before Christmas.” Two barbershop quartets will be strolling around singing carols, along with two other music groups. Get warmed

621*6 2) 7+( 6($621 ³ ,W ZRXOGQ·W EH &KULVWPDV ZLWKRXW PXVLF DQG WKHUH ZLOO EH WZR EDUEHUVKRS TXDUWHWV DORQJ ZLWK WZR RWKHU JURXSV VWUROOLQJ WKH JURXQGV RI 2DNZRRG 5HVRUW FDUROOLQJ GXULQJ &KDXWDXTXD :DZDVHH·V DQQXDO 2OG )DVKLRQHG &KULVWPDV ZKLFK ZLOO EH KHOG IURP S P 6DWXUGD\ 1RY 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ &KDXWDXTXD :DZDVHH up with some hot chocolate and munch on a cookie. Don’t forget to pick up some deer food to take home for Santa’s reindeer. Stroll up to the historic Oakwood Chapel to hear the Christmas story read from the Bible. On your way to the chapel, stop to see the live Nativity. And you’ll want to relax and enjoy a horse drawn sleigh ride around

the park. These are just some of the many fun activities at the Old Fashioned Christmas celebration. Hope for a bit of snow, but if severe weather occurs, check the ChautauquaWawasee website www.chqw.org or Facebook site www.facebook.com/ ChautauquaWawasee for information and updates.

75(( /,*+7,1* ³ $IWHU VSHQGLQJ WLPH ZLWK WKH IDPLO\ RQ 7KDQNV JLYLQJ VKDNH RII WKH WXUNH\ VWXSRU E\ SDUWLFLSDWLQJ LQ WKH DQQXDO WUHH OLJKW LQJ DW &KDXWDXTXD :DZDVHH·V 2OG )DVKLRQHG &KULVWPDV ZKLFK ZLOO EH KHOG IURP S P 6DWXUGD\ 1RY -RLQ WKH VLJQ DORQJ DW S P ZLWK WKH WUHH OLJKWLQJ DW S P 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ &KDXWDXTXD :DZDVHH

F.O.E. Grand Aerie donates to Goshen Center for Cancer Care A generous donation by the Fraternal Order of Eagles will have a significant impact on patient care at Goshen Center for Cancer Care. Charles and Shirley Riggs, central regional presidents for the F.O.E. Grand Aerie, presented a $5,000 gift to Goshen Health Foundation in October. The grant stipulates the funds be used for cancer education and equipment. “We are immensely grateful for the generosity of the F.O.E.,” said Jim Caskey, vice president of Goshen Health Foundation and cam-

paign director. “The gift will allow us to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.” Each year, the F.O.E. grants funds to regional presidents to distribute to charities of their choice. The Riggs, who are members of Syracuse Eagles Aerie 3760, welcomed the opportunity to donate the $5,000 grant from the main headquarters to the cancer center. “My grandfather was a patient at the cancer center,” Charles Riggs said. “Several of our members of the Syracuse Fraternal Order of Eagles

Time to register for 4-H Performing Arts Contest Do you like TED Talks? Singing? Dancing? The Elkhart County 4-H Performing Arts Contest is for you. This judged contest is conducted virtually in December. Participants will be invited to perform inperson during the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. All registrations and vid-

eos need to be submitted by Friday, Dec. 17. Youth do not need to be in 4-H to participate, so get your friends involved. Last year, there were more than 35 acts. For more information regarding rules and guidelines contact the Extension office at (574) 533-0554.

Activities at area public libraries Wakarusa Public Library Nov. 22-23 — Preschool story hour, 10:15 a.m. Nov. 23 — Teen program (Peg Characters), 3:30 p.m. Nov. 25 — Closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 28 — Virtual bedtime book

bites 7 p.m. on the library’s Facebook and YouTube pages Nov. 30 — Friends of the Library 11:30 a.m. Dial A Story — “Old Man Rabbits Thankgsiving Dinner,” call (574) 8624441.

SWCD and master gardeners annual tree sale announced Elkhart County SWCD and Michiana Master Gardeners announce the 2022 tree sale. A 10% discount will be given on the total dollar amount of an order received in the Elkhart County SWCD office on or before Jan. 7. Payment must accompany all orders. Early bird deadline for ordering trees is Jan. 7. Order deadline is March 4 with tree pickup/sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26 in the sheep/ swine arena.

It is the desire of the Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Michiana Master Gardeners to provide quality tree seedlings to those in the Elkhart County area who would like to plant small quantities of quality hardwood and conifer seedlings. A list of tree offerings is available through the November issue of “Grass Roots for Conservation,” the SWCD’s monthly newsletter.

&$1&(5 &$5( &(17(5 '21$7,21 ³ 6KLUOH\ DQG &KDUOHV 5LJJV FHQWUDO UHJLRQDO SUHVLGHQWV IRU WKH ) 2 ( *UDQG $HULH SUHVHQW WKHLU JLIW RI WR /LQGVH\ 0DVRQ RI *RVKHQ +HDOWK )RXQGDWLRQ 7KH IXQGV DUH GHVLJQDWHG WR EH XVHG RQ FDQFHU HGXFDWLRQ DQG HTXLSPHQW 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ *RVKHQ +HDOWK 6HUYLFH are currently being treated there.” The F.O.E. donates more than $10 million a year to local and national charities for patient care and

research. As part of its philosophy, the F.O.E. gives back 100% of monies raised in the form of grants. It supports eight major charities: kid-

ney, heart, diabetes, cancer and spinal cord injury funds, a children’s fund, memorial foundation and the Golden Eagle Fund.

General Assembly kicks off 2022 session State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) gathered with fellow legislators recently at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers. This day also provides each Senate and House of Representatives caucus with the opportunity

to gather before session officially reconvenes in January. By state law, the 2022 session will conclude on or before March 14. “Over the summer, lawmakers studied several topics that may help improve our state, including wastewater infrastructure and energy resources in Indiana,” Doriot said. “I am excited to get back to the

Statehouse to address the many issues that impact Hoosiers.” As the 2022 session gets underway, Doriot encourages residents of Senate District 12 to contact him with any questions or comments they may have. Doriot can be reached via email at Senator.Doriot@iga.in.gov or by phone at (800) 382-9467.

APPLIANCE TECH, INC.

Over 25 Years Experience ——————————— Servicing most brands of • Washers & Dryers • Ranges & Dishwashers Accepted

www.ApplianceTech365.com 59095 CR 23, Goshen, IN 46528

(574) 533-4102

Ed Yoder