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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR Country girl loves serving the Nappanee community %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 6WDII :ULWHU “I’m a country girl,” stated Donna Persing. “I’ve lived and served in the WaNee community since moving into the area in 1975. Nappanee is a quaint, little town where everyone knows everyone else. I love walking down the street and talking to friends I’ve known for years. We look out for each other here. I love supporting area businesses as

part of the Nappanee Chamber and working behind the scenes to help make things happen.”

Persing grew up on a vegetable farm in Ohio. “We raised our own food on 1¼ acres. We didn’t have livestock but did raise ducks and chickens. I learned to love country living at an early age.”

She met her husband Rick at Mount Vernon Nazarene College in Ohio. “I was a freshman when he was a junior. I was studying business there in 1974. However,

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I didn’t finish. We got married in the summer of 1975. This July 26 marked our 46th anniversary.”

Persing Tire and Auto Service was started in 2002 and became a landmark in the Nappanee community. “My husband started the business, and I was the financial manager for the past 19 years and four months. I did all the accounting and payroll.

I also waited on customers and was involved in pickups and deliveries. The business was sold to Monteith’s Best-One Tire and Auto Oct. 29.

“One of my favorite memories was witnessing love in action.

During the pandemic, a person made a sizable donation to help people in need get their cars worked on at Persing’s. I also enjoyed the work we did for Car Care sponsored by our local church, where we helped widows, widowers and single parents once a year with their car needs free of charge.”

She admitted she will miss seeing the employees and customers who came through the doors. But this busy lady is not retiring. She plans to work as the bookkeeper of the Farmhouse Inn, Nappanee.

Persing has been the treasurer of the Nappanee Chamber off and on for many years. “I oversee entries going into the computer and issue reports. At the end of each quarter, I oversee the tax

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She’s also the Nappanee Apple Festival director. “We meet each

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month throughout the year to plan for the next festival, which takes place in September. I started out in 1984 as a volunteer, began serving on the committee of 11 in the ’90s, and took over when the director retired in 2016.”

A person who loves working with numbers, Persing is also the treasurer for the Nappanee Kiwanis Club, the Quilt Garden Committee and PSI IOTA SI Sorority. “I like to hide away if I can. I prefer working behind the scenes and then watching things unfold.”

However, she’s not always hidden behind a spreadsheet.

She sells tickets at NorthWood sporting events and has been the swim team announcer since 1992.

When asked what she enjoys doing best, she remarked, “Spending time with my six grandkids. I dearly love going to their sporting events. I keep up with the four of them who live in Nebraska through Facebook and visiting over holidays.”

She’s volunteered in children’s ministry at her church for 25 years. She and Rick love attending IU basketball and Cub’s baseball games.

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SPEAK OUT

Censoring I didn’t watch TV all week, then about Nov. 18, while walking on my treadmill, I heard and saw, on Dish Channel 219 AMVO, Archbishop Vigano from Italy, say “Rights have been trampled under foot, in the name of an emergency. Today a health emergency, tomorrow an ecological emergency and after that, an internet emergency.”

He called for a global alliance against tyranny. They also had Dr. Robert Malone who says he invented the MrNA vaccine. He also had advice. Also, a Benjamin Harnwell, international correspondent, mentioned Archbishop Vigano took his suggestions from the Bible, Ephesians chapter 6.

They are all online and legitimate.

I am Catholic and became very concerned when I heard our Pope Francis is good buddies with Dr. Fauci. Corruption can be everywhere. You will not see this information on any other TV stations.

That’s called censoring. God is my messenger.

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Embarrassed Joe Biden’s tweet Jan. 2019: “What happened today to Jussie Smollett must never be tolerated in this country. We must stand up and demand that we no longer give this hate safe harbor; that homophobia and racism have no place on our streets or in our hearts. We are with you, Jussie.”

Kamala Harris’ tweet Jan. 29, 2019: “Jussie Smollett is one of the kindest, most gentle human beings I know. I’m praying for his quick recovery. This was an attempt at modern day lynching.

No one should have to fear for their life because of the sexuality or color of their skin. We must confront this hate.”

These two were a part of it because there have been no retractions. Their tweets are still up.

I am embarrassed for our country.

We want truth How much time is spent in public schools teaching the Constitution, Bill of Rights, the first 100 years of this country’s beginning, versus the government agenda of gender identification, sex education issues, racist identities an ideologies, LGBTQs acceptance, and how to rebel against the government legal system?

How about teaching truth, facts and honesty? Columbus didn’t discover America, there were about 12 million Indians here first, we just killed more than 90% of them for their land.

The Norseman were here 400 years before the first settlers.

Come on public schools, teach, don’t indoctrinate. No, I do not blame the teachers, they are doing what the government is paying them to do. And, they have to listen to their union.

Truth and honesty is all we are asking for.

I don’t see why the city can’t do something about it, tear all that out and make that a nice park so they have room when they have their things going on. I would appreciate it if they could get that done.

In deep trouble Legal repercussions are when Obama appointed judges to go after conservatives with made up charges to shut them up.

Legal repercussions are when activist judges refuse to admit evidence of election tampering to quash any protests of fraudulent vote tallies. Legal repercussions are when Nancy tells the National Guard to stand down after Trump asks for 10,000 of them for the 1/6/20 rally. Legal repercussions are when the Marxists Democrats refuse to release more than 14,000 hours of security videos taken during the rally.

This country is in deep trouble and liberal voters are blindly following anything they are told by those in power.

Locked up My concerned family, friends and neighbors all got the vaccine so why is the “Pro life” writer talking down to me for opting out?

I’m a senior and got over the virus so my immune system is ready for any variant that comes my way. Guess what, vaccinated liberals are getting the virus and spreading it, too, so comment on that.

Check out nworeport.me website and navigate to the report posted 12/13/2021 “More Proof the Vaccines Are a Scam: 99% VAXXED Vermont’s Middlebury College Locks Down All Classes Over COVID Surge.” Did you know the boosters lag months behind the variants?

So now how about you help get Fauci locked up for creating the virus?

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They give it to charity so they can get a big tax write off. In the meantime they up the price of their product just enough where it covers the charity so the poor man really pays for the charity in the end and they get a big tax write off and it didn’t cost them anything.

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Every day we find out new information about the attempted coupe by former President Trump Jan. 6.

According to the Guardian newspaper and Trump’s former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, two days before the Jan. 6 insurrection several Republican U.S. Senators and Representatives were briefed on a 38-page coupe Power Point memo.

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It does not appear any of the Republican lawmakers alerted the public to the in process coupe attempt. It is not known if they alerted the Department of Justice, FBI or other law enforcement agencies.

It was a road map to destroy democracy in the United States.

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www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Filing deadline for real estate property tax Time is running out on filing for real estate tax deductions for the 2021 taxes payable in 2022. New deduction applications must be completed and dated by Dec. 31, and filed with the Elkhart County Auditor’s office on or before Jan. 5, 2022.

The only deductions that need to be filed are new purchases, (if you have moved into the home), or any changes in title that would affect the homestead deduction. (Recently married etc.)

If you are unsure if you need to apply again, contact the Elkhart County Auditor’s Office via email at elkhartcountyauditor@elkhartcounty.com.

Some of the various deductions available: Homestead, mortgage, over 65, over 65 circuit breaker, disability, blind and disabled veterans. For a

complete list of deductions and the requirements of eligibility, you can visit either www.elkhartcountyindiana.com or the Department of Local Government Finance at www.in.gov/ dlfg.

If you are applying for a new homestead deduction, you will need to have the last five digits of your Social Security number and your Indiana drivers license for you and your spouse even if both are not in title.

Any refinance or new mortgage after Jan. 1, has until Dec. 31, 2022, to file. Must have had an indebtedness prior to Jan. 1, 2021.

Due to the wide spread of COVID-19 they prefer you email with your questions and information. They would be happy to send you any applications you may need to apply.

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

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

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

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Used eyeglasses Good neighbors: For the person asking where to take used eyeglasses, there is a drop box for them inside the Bristol Post Office lobby. — A reader

Updating website Good neighbors: For the person asking about updating their website, contact Matthew McDonough. He is in Goshen. You can contact him on Facebook.

Projection TV Good neighbors: Free Sony 62-inch rear projection TV. Works great. Must be able to remove from lower level and transport from Warsaw. Please contact by email if interested: luconley75@yahoo. com.

Black cat Good neighbors: Healthy female black cat, about 2 years old, free to good home due to allergy to dander. She will be good in a one cat household.

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Cornbread recipes

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Good neighbors: Here are two very good cornbread recipes, one with meat and one without.

Cornbread stuffing with fruit and vegetables: 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix, 1-2/3 cups chopped onions, 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms, 2 cups sliced celery, 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, 1-1/2 cups grated peeled apples, 1 cup chopped pecans, 3/4 cup shredded carrots, 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley, 3/4 teaspoons each dried thyme, marjoram and rubbed sage, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 cup chicken broth. Prepare cornbread according to package directions; cool on a wire rack. Cut cornbread into cubes; place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Place in a large bowl. In a skillet, saute chopped onions, mushrooms and celery in butter; add to cornbread cubes. Gently stir in apples, pecans, shredded carrots, parsley, herbs and pepper. Add broth; toss gently. Grease a 2-1/2 quart casserole dish. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for one hour. Uncover and

bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Yields: 8 cups.

Cornbread sage stuffing: 4 cups cubed 1/2inch French or Italian bread, 4 cups cubed 1/2-inch prepared cornbread, 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage, like Bob Evan’s or Jimmy Dean, 1 medium onion (1/2 cup) onion, chopped, 1 rib (1/2 cup) celery, chopped, 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves, 1/2 teaspoon dried sage, 1/2 cup butter, melted, 1 can (14.5 ounce) chicken broth, 1 egg, lightly beaten.

Note: For cornbread, use Jiffy’s (8.5 ounces) cornbread mix and bake according to directions. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 2-1/2 -quart casserole or baking dish; set aside. Place bread cubes onto ungreased (or use parchment paper on pan) 15 by 10 jelly-roll pan. Bake, stirring once, for 10-11 minutes or until lightly toasted. Add cornbread cubes to pan; continue baking, stirring once, for 10-11 minutes or until all cubes are toasted and dry. Cool completely. Meanwhile, place sausage into a 10inch skillet. Cook over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink (3-5 minutes); drain. Add onion and celery; continue cooking until vegetables are tender (2-3 minutes.) Place bread cubes and cornbread cubes into large bowl. Add sausage mixture and thyme and sage to cornbread mixture; toss to mix well. Add butter, broth and egg; stir until well mixed. Spoon dressing into prepared casserole dish.

Bake for 35-45 minutes or until thoroughly heated and top is crisp. Yields: 8 servings.

New questions File cabinets — Would anyone have a twodrawer file cabinet and two- to four-drawer file cabinets they no longer want? I would be interested in them. Call (574) 642-9908. I’m in the Goshen area.

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Film containers — Can someone use the 35 mm film containers? I have 14. You pick up. Call (574) 238-9854.

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Al Capone picture — I have read in many publications about Syracuse-Wawasee history a picture exists of Al Capone at the Spink-Wawasee.

The information indicates it was at the SyracuseWawasee Museum at the time it was located in the public library. It is no longer in the collection of the Historical Society’s collection. I am working on a project that would greatly benefit from having access to that photo and any other records that might exist about Capone’s visit to the hotel. If any good neighbor knows where I could locate it and get a copy, I would be deeply grateful. You can contact me by email at michaharr5@aol.com or phone at (574) 903-1701.

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The Window has between 20 in Bristol Aug. 11. When family dent. to 25 regular volunteers who members were unable to reach This is not the first Lifesaving their loved one, they called for a Award Patrolman Miller has re- pack up food boxes for those welfare check. ceived, as he was also an award needing food assistance, as well Miller was unable to raise any- winner in June 2017. Miller has as man the clothes closet clothone at home and continued inves- served with Elkhart County ing pantry as well as those who tigating. Upon finding an unse- Sheriff’s Office since 2008, startcured door, he was able to call out ing his career as a part-time corfor the resident, who eventually rections officer in 2008, before answered and requested assis- moving to a full-time corrections tance. officer in 2010, and then as a paMiller located the resident and trol officer in 2013.

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deliver Meals on Wheels to the homebound.

Then there are individuals in the community who just want to help. Recently The Window received handmade blankets a Goshen couple made during the last year. The couple donated them to The Window asking they be distributed to the homeless or those in need of extra warmth.

“I have six huge boxes,” said Susi Miller, director of development at The Window. Miller said the blankets are really nice. The blankets will be distributed between 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23.

Police officers around the county have been reaching out through the Cops and Kids program, making sure kids, who otherwise might not, have a nice holiday. Goshen, Nappanee and Wakarusa Police Departments recently hosted 26 children on a shopping spree to Walmart and then a pizza party. Officers from other departments hosted children from their communities and took them shopping as well.

Officers from these departments donated their own time to escort a child and purchase gifts

for themselves and their families.

Since the end of November, volunteers can be found ringing bells and collecting funds in the Salvation Army’s familiar red kettles. Funds raised though the Red Kettle campaign will be used to help those in need throughout the coming year.

Many of the volunteers who ring bells are from service organizations such as Kiwanis which does community projects supporting children in the community.

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No trolley access service on Christmas or New Year’s Day The Interurban Trolley fixed route service and the Interurban Trolley ADA Access service will not operate Saturday, Dec. 25, or Saturday, Jan. 1, due to the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Regular service will resume Monday, Dec. 27, and Monday, Jan. 3.

The ADA Access service and ADA Dispatch Office holiday hours are as follows: Friday, Dec. 24, (Christmas Eve) – ADA dispatch office closed Saturday, Dec. 25, (Christmas Day) – ADA dispatch office & access service closed Friday, Dec. 31, (New Year’s Eve) – ADA dispatch office closed Saturday, Jan. 1, (New Year’s Day) – ADA dispatch office & access service closed ADA riders should schedule transportation as follows: For Friday, and Monday, Dec. 24 & 27, 2021, trips should be scheduled by 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23.

For Friday and Monday, Dec. 31, 2021 and Jan. 3, 2022, trips should be scheduled by 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30.

The Interurban Trolley information offices will also be closed Dec. 24 and 25, and Jan. 1. There will be trolley service Dec. 24.

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quires facemasks to be properly worn by all passengers and transit operators over their nose and mouth while aboard the Interurban Trolley or ADA Access Van. The only exemptions to this are children under the age of 2, and those with medical exemptions in possession of a signed doctor’s note.

These masks requirements are because the Interurban Trolley, as a public transit operator, is subject to the federal mask requirements from the Center for Disease Control and the Transportation Security Administration that implement executive order 13998. Passengers who do not comply with this mask mandate while riding the Interurban Trolley are subject to civil penalties, including fines starting at $250, from the Transportation Security Administration. Wearing masks will protect transit operators and passengers while helping to control the transmission of COVID-19. These requirements are currently scheduled to remain in effect until March 18.

Additional transit information can be obtained by calling the Michiana Area Council of Governments at: (574) 674-8894 or (574) 287-1829 or send an email to: macogdir@macog.com.

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Don’t spoil Christmas by drinking and driving Christmas gatherings this year will likely be more numerous than they were in 2020, but don’t cause any grief for the family by drinking and driving. Getting caught driving while drunk in Indiana can bring severe consequences.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one person in the United States dies every 50 minutes in a drunk driving crash, claiming more than 10,000 lives per year.

NHTSA defines drivers as being alcohol impaired when they test for a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 grams per deciliter. Any fatal crash involving a driver at that BAC level is categorized as an alcohol impaired-driving crash; thus, any fatalities that happen in a crash meeting that criterion is deemed an alcoholimpaired fatality.

During 2019, 106 people were killed in alcohol-impaired collisions in Indiana, accounting for

13% of the state’s traffic fatalities.

Males accounted for 76% of all drivers in Indiana fatal crashes, 16% of which were reported to be legally impaired. Alcohol impairment in fatal collisions was highest among male drivers aged 21-24 and 2534 years.

Consistent with collision rates involving other types of risky driving behaviors, rates of alcohol-impaired crashes were highest during weekend overnight hours, the same time frame when crash-related fatality and incapacitating injury rates peaked.

Getting caught drunk behind the wheel can have serious legal, financial, personal and professional consequences. You could serve jail time and/or up to 480 hours of community service, and

have a suspended or revoked license, fines and court costs. There are other possible conse-

quences, such as civil lawsuits, mandatory enrollment in one or more assessment and treatment programs, higher insurance rates or denial of coverage, job loss or restrictions, restitution to victims, diminished credit ratings and weakened future job pros-

pects.

Indiana law says a person operating a vehicle, whether or not on a highway, while intoxicated can face charges ranging from a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine, to a Level 4 felony (up to 12 years in prison and $10,000 in fines), depending upon prior record and whether an accident caused injury or death. Each injury or death constitutes a separate criminal offense.

If you refuse to submit to a Breathalyzer or chemical test, it will result in a mandatory license suspension of at least one year.

During the holiday season the Indiana State Police and other law enforcement agencies will be out in greater numbers to discourage impaired driving.

As of early October of this year, 683 people have been killed in

crashes statewide, an 8% percent increase compared to the same time last year.

Before consuming alcohol, plan a sober ride home, such as a designated driver or using a ride service or public transportation. Motorists are encouraged to call 911 if they encounter an impaired or unsafe driver on the road. Warning signs include making wide turns, weaving, swerving, drifting or riding the center lane, driving very slowly or braking erratically, stopping without cause, responding slowly to traffic signals and turning abruptly.

Take the keys away from anyone considering driving drunk.

If you are hosting a party where alcohol will be served, remind your guests to plan ahead. Offer nonalcoholic beverages and make sure all your guests leave sober or with a sober driver.

And never get in a car with a drunk driver.

Testing site moving to Silverwood Mennonite Church This is an important announcement that impacts Elkhart County residents, particularly the City of Goshen. Center for Healing & Hope’s COVID-19 testing site will be moving from its current location at the Plymouth United Church of Christ parking lot to the Silverwood Mennonite Church parking lot. The new address is 1745 W. Lincoln Ave., Goshen.

The last day of testing at Plymouth United Church of Christ is Wednesday, Dec. 22. The site will re-open at the new location Monday, Dec. 27. There will be no testing between Dec. 23 and 26.

New testing hours will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Friday; 1-6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon every third Saturday of the month. No testing Wednesday and Sunday.

As winter takes hold, the new location will offer better protection from the elements for the dedicated staff and team of vol-

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As demand for testing ebbs and flows, Center for Healing & Hope remains steadfast as an accessible resource for the community. “We are seeing some pretty compelling data right now,” said Olivia Wenger, COVID-19 testing project manager with CHH. “We’ve been breaking records for numbers of people tested in a day as well as positivity rates.”

Not only will this move address the many logistical hurdles the site experiences during the winter, but it will accommodate increasing demand in a safe and efficient manner.

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Testing at the new location will remain a free drive-thru

service with no insurance required through June 2022. Appointments are also not required and all testing is first come, first served.

“Testing is one of the best ways to monitor how COVID is spreading in the community and, aside from getting vaccinated, is one of the best tools we can use to stop it,” said Missy

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Donations are accepted at the test site and will contribute to the nonprofit organization’s mission of providing affordable health care and immigrant advocacy to those in need. For up to date COVID-19 testing information visit chhclinics.org or follow @centerforhealinghope on Facebook.

Waterfowl workshop offered Jan. 25 The 2022 Waterfowl Workshop for waterfowl control operators will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 25. The workshop will be held virtually.

The workshop is required for all contractors who want to become qualified as WCOs to conduct waterfowl trapping, transporting, relocation and/or euthanasia for hire in Indiana during 2022.

All first-time WCOs must attend the workshop to be eligible to work as a WCO in 2022. Attendance is also encouraged for all WCOs, but those who have attended the workshop in previous years may opt to test out.

Those interested in taking the test should contact Debbie Walter at dwalter@dnr.IN.gov or (812) 789-2724. The 2022 exam will be available Feb. 1.

Employees of WCO contractors are welcome to attend the workshop, but it is required only for individuals who will physically conduct waterfowl trapping, transporting, relocating and/or euthanizing for hire.

Individuals pursuing qualifying status for goose euthanasia for the first time will also need to provide the division with a cer-

Coyote activity increasees in wintertime Coyotes are on the move, but sightings are no cause for alarm.

Indiana residents are more likely to see them during wintertime.

Coyotes become more active in winter as the young leave their families to find a new home and begin breeding. Coyotes may look larger then they are due to their thick winter coats. The average coyote weighs only 20-30 pounds.

tificate of attendance to the Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators Association goose management course or complete a Division of Fish & Wildlife approved eighthour equivalent goose course.

Before any waterfowl management activities can legally be conducted, WCOs must ensure the DFW has received all necessary paperwork.

Registration by Jan. 17 is required to participate in this virtual workshop. Once registered, participants will be provided the webinar link and training materials.

To register, or for more information, contact Jessica Merkling, urban wildlife biologist, at jmerkling@dnr.IN.gov or (260) 244-6805.

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OBITUARIES Pamela Kay Isgett Former New Accounts Clerk Pamela Kay Isgett, 81, Goshen, died Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born Oct. 23, 1940, in Elkhart, to Waldo and Rosalee (Wolfe) Mansfield.

Surviving are two children, Shawn R. (Thomas) Hensell of Bristol and Scott M. (Enza) Isgett of Rockaway, N.J.; four grandchildren; two great3$0(/$ .$< grandchildren; three siblings, Judy A. (James) Lon,6*(77 genecker and Janet M. Cannon, both of Elkhart, and Steven (Susan) Mansfield of South Bend; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Charles Cannon.

Pamela enjoyed shopping, reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She worked for more than 30 years at Elcose Federal Credit Union (now INOVA) as a new accounts clerk.

Cremation will take place and a celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date. Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with her care. Memorial contributions may be given to Sunset Ministries.

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Laverne V. Babcock, 83, Elkhart, died Dec. 9, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital.

Born Feb. 17, 1938, she married Roger A. Babcock, who preceded her in death Oct. 14, 1984.

She is survived by sons, Craig A. Babcock, Elkhart, and Roger S. Babcock, Bristol; stepdaughters, Debbie Lema, Elkhart, Cathy Wyatt, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Cynthis Sachs, Goshen.

Services were held Dec. 16.

Raymond Delagrange, 92, Goshen, died Dec. 12, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital.

Born Dec. 9, 1929, he married Elma Miller May 5, 1951. She survives with sons, Stanley R., Douglas L. and Bruce W. Delagrange.

Private family services were held for Mr. Delagrange.

Arden K. Ball Arden K. Ball, 87, Goshen, died Dec. 8, 2021, at Helping Angels.

Born Dec. 22, 1933, he married Charmaine Sunderman Sept. 2, 1951.

She preceded him in death Jan. 2, 2018.

Survivors include a son, David K. Ball, Edwardsburg, Mich.; daughters, Marie E. Freeman, Breeding, Ky., and Rebecca Ball-Miller, Goshen.

A celebration of Mr. Ball’s life will be held in the summer of 2022.

Delores L. Bollman Delores L. Bollman, 88, Nappanee, died at 11 p.m Dec. 15, 2021, in her home.

Born April 21, 1933, she married Francis Bollman July 7, 1951. He preceded her in death Dec. 10, 2016.

She is survived by daughters, Cathy Moody, Milford, Carol Botset, Nappanee, and Kim Walters, Syracuse; son, Brad Bollman, Bristol; and sister, Marie Mikel, Bremen.

Services were held Dec. 20.

Wendy L. Burt Wendy L. Burt, 43, Ligonier, died Dec. 8, 2021.

Born June 30, 1978, she married Jeffrey Burt Feb. 16, 2002. He survives with a son, Justin R. Thornsbearry, Ligonier; daughters, Alexus Rudd and Shae Burt, Ligonier; her mother, Susan Hinds; sister Rachel Haq, Texas; and stepbrother, Mathew Hinds, Alaska.

A cremation committal was held at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center, Ligonier.

Larry L. Clark Larry L. Clark, 82, Edwardsburg, Mich., died Dec. 8, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Born July 27, 1939, he married Marlene Shank Oct. 6, 1962. She survives with their children, Sheryl Simmons, St. Clair Shores, Mich., Scott Clark, Granger, and Shawn Oakley, Columbus, Ohio; brother, Tim Clark, Mishawaka; sisters, Carol Brown, Elkhart, and Cathy Zahner, Wakarusa.

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John G. Dicken John G. Dicken Jr., 79, Goshen, died Dec. 14, 2021, in his home.

He was born Sept. 14, 1942, and married Sandra Hudson Feb. 15, 1964. She survives with sons, Michael Dicken, Goshen, and David E. Dicken, Tucson, Ariz.; daughters, Rachel Bee, Winamac, Laura Church, Cape May, N.J., and Elizabeth Kleeberger, Gallup, N.M.; and brother, Steven Dicken, Tucson.

Services will be held at 11 a.m.

Dec. 23 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, with Pastor Joel Wallenbeck officiating. Burial will be in New Paris Cemetery.

Following the graveside service, family and friends are invited to attend a time of fellowship and sharing memories at Grace Bible Baptist Church, 68080 Division Street, New Paris.

Memorial contributions may be given to the church.

Michael D. Dills Michael D. Dills, 80, Goshen, died Dec. 11, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital.

He was born Aug. 8, 1941, and married Nancy Jo Null March 3,1958. She died in September 2007.

Survivors include a son, James D. Dills, Goshen; daughters, Sandra A. Dills, Goshen, and Debra D. Hurt, Bristol; sisters, Betty Dirck, Bonnie Null and Joy Moles, Goshen, Mary Miller, Elkhart, and Anna Falconi, Maryland.

Services were held Dec. 16.

Ressie C. Dipert Ressie C. Dipert, 79, Goshen, died Dec. 10, 2021, at Courtyard Healthcare Center.

She was born May 26, 1942, and is survived by a daughter, Tonya R. Bickel; and son, David R. Dressler.

Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart, was in charge of arrangements.

Kathy L. Franklin Kathy L. Franklin, 64, Bristol, died Dec. 9, 2021, in her home.

Born Jan. 18, 1957, she married Dan E. Franklin June 1, 1980. He preceded her in death Dec. 29, 2008.

Survivors include daughters, Michele Minor, LaMonte, Mo., and Lucinda Palmatier, Clayton, N.C.; brothers, Steve Smith, Elkhart, and Randall Smith, South Bend.

Services were held Dec. 15.

Paul J. Ganger Paul J. Ganger, 88, Goshen, died at 12:25 a.m. Dec. 10, 2021, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

Born Aug. 12, 1933, he married Lydia Mae Weirich March 1, 1958. She survives with sons, Mike Ganger, Goshen, Tim Ganger, Slidell, La., Gary Ganger, Bristol, and Don Ganger, Elkhart.

Services were held Dec. 17.

Zachary A. Harrison Zachary A. Harrison, 37, Goshen, died Dec. 11, 2021, in his home.

He was born May 18, 1984, and married Ashlee R. Small June 1, 2007. She survives with their children, Malakhi, Kingston and Za’Kiah Harrison, Goshen; his parents, John F. and Marcy K. Harrison, Bristol; brother, Andrew J. Harrison, Bristol; and grandparents, Robert and Rosemary McCloughan, Elkhart.

A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date. For service details see Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home website.

Mary A. Hostetler Mary Ann Hostetler, 87, Goshen, died Dec. 9, 2021.

Born Dec. 14, 1933, she married Wayne Hostetler April 5, 1953. He preceded her in death Dec. 18, 2010.

Survivors include a son, David Hostetler, Terre Haute; daughters, Ruth Sharpe, Saskatoon, Canada, Sheryl Hostetler, Manta, Ecuador, Phyllis Yoder, Sturgis, Mich., and Danell Hostetler, Goshen; sisters, Betty Beachy and Kathy Hostetler, Kokomo, Virginia Wenger, Goshen, and Silvia Stutzman, Hutchinson, Kan.; brothers, Lloyd Hostetler, Kokomo, and Amos Hostetler, Goshen.

Services were held Dec. 19.

Barbara J. Kopidlowski Barbara J. Kopidlowski, 71, Elkhart, died Dec. 9, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital.

Born April 28, 1950, she married John Kopidlowski April 7, 1979.

He survives with daughters, Tracy Lambdin, Goshen, and Christine Kopidlowski, Montclair, N.J.; sister, Janet Holliday, Elkhart; brothers, Thomas Yadvish, Wyoming, and Vincent Yadvish, South Bend; brothersin-law, James Holliday, Elkhart, Andrew Kopidlowski, Arizona, and Stephen Christopher, Arizona; and sister-in-law, Ellen Wielgomas, Toms River, N.J. Services were held Dec. 16.

Rachel E. Kubley Rachel E. Kubley, 81, Bremen, died Dec. 14, 2021, at Community Hospital, Bremen.

She was born Dec. 2, 1940, and married Ronald O. Kubley June 24, 1959. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include a daughter, Risa Reaker, and two other children; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

There were no services held for Mrs. Kubley.

Kerry D. Lawson Kerry D. Lawson, 86, Goshen, died Dec. 3, 2021, at Greencroft Healthcare.

Born Nov. 28, 1935, he is survived by daughters, Janelle Roberts, Justine Thompson and Susan Lanning; son, Warren Lawson; and sister, Judy Novak.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 15, 2022, at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola. Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 11 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to NPR or your local public radio station.

Karen S. McCollough Karen S. McCollough, 61, Elkhart, died Dec. 13, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital.

Born Oct. 6, 1960, she is survived by her mother, Irene McCollough; sisters, Kathy Martin, Elkhart, Kris Viars, Lafayette, and Kay Hartman, Goshen; and brother, Mike McCollough, Elkhart.

Services were held Dec. 17.

at Courtyard Healthcare Center, Goshen Born May 8, 1943, he married Odessa Miller Feb. 23, 1963. She survives with daughters, Debbie Stack, Goshen, and Trisha Schwartz, Wolcottville; son, Rocky Miller, Wolcottville; brothers, Ora L. Miller, Ohio, and LeRoy S. Miller, Illinois.

Services were held Dec. 15.

Jimmy R. Norton Jimmy R. Norton, 52, White Pigeon, Mich., died Dec. 14, 2021, at Three Rivers Health Hospital.

He was born Oct. 3, 1969, and is survived by his father, Roger Norton, Millersburg; mother-in-law, Francis Diaz, Goshen; his fiancée, Grace Rogers, White Pigeon; his children, Autumn Norton, Millersburg, Austin Norton and Siara Rogers, Goshen; the mother of his children, Tina Norton, Middlebury; sister, Alicia Gray, Elkhart; brothers, Steven and Roger Norton, Elkhart, and Allen Norton, Kimmel.

Services were held Dec. 20.

Frederick M. Osborn Frederick M. Osborn, 82, Elkhart, died Dec. 11, 2021, at Elkhart Meadows.

He was born Sept. 2, 1939 and married Patricia A. Ramey June 10, 1961. She preceded him in death Feb. 25, 2004.

Survivors include a daughter, Anita Chupp, Goshen; sons, Randy Osborn, Goshen, Scott Osborn, Elkhart, and Tim Osborn, South Bend; sisters, Betty VanderReyden, Goshen, and Mary Whetsell, Vandalia, Mich.; and brother, Charles Osborn Jr., Elkhart.

Services were held Dec. 15.

Jeremy L. Plank Jeremy L. Plank, 46, Goshen, died Dec. 16, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital.

He was born Oct. 13, 1975, and married Nickole Spencer April 25, 1998. She survives with his father, Gary L. Plank; his mother and stepfather, Janet and Dwight Miller; daughter, Stevie R. Plank, Goshen; grandmothers, Roberta Plank and Kathryn Miller, Goshen; and brother, Josh Plank, Katzrin, Israel.

Services were held Dec. 21.

Nelson J. Ridenour Nelson J. Ridenour Jr., 61, Goshen, died Dec. 7, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital.

He was born April 1, 1960, and married Monica Morales. She survives with sons, Eric, Evan and Ethan Ridenour; his mother, Nancy Ridenour; and four siblings.

Services will be held at a later date.

Patricia E. Riley Patricia E. Riley, 89, Elkhart, died Dec. 12, 2021.

Born May 5, 1932, she married Don Riley Jan. 7, 1955. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by a daughter, Sue Ann Riley, Elkhart; son, Jerry Riley, Goshen; and brother, Paul Smith, Arizona.

Private graveside services were held for Mrs. Riley.

Cathy A. Samuels Cathy A. Samuels, 67, Mishawaka, died Dec. 13, 2021.

Born Jan. 26, 1954, she is survived by her husband, Bruce Samuels; daughters, Candy Riem, Granger, and Carrie Hurley, Edwardsburg, Mich; son, Cory Suiter, Wakarusa; sisters, Vicki Hart, Mishawaka, Jean Harlow-Johnson, Illinois, and Kitty Kufeldt Freeman, North Carolina; and brother, Donald Kufeldt, Illinois.

A celebration of life service was held Dec. 21.

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Leona C. Miller, 78, Shipshewana, died at 10 a.m. Dec. 15, 2021, in her home.

She was born June 2, 1943, and married Samuel J. Miller April 8, 1965. He survives with sons, Roman Miller, Rock Springs, Wis., and Phillip Miller, Shipshewana; daughters, Ruth Stephanoff, Constantine, Mich., and Dena Nimmow, De Forest, Wis.; six brothers and seven sisters.

Services were held Dec. 18.

Bonnie J. Scott, 96, Elkhart, died Dec. 9, 2021.

She was born Oct. 27, 1925, and married Russell Scott in January 1955. He preceded her in death Feb. 10, 1995.

Survivors include a son, Douglas Scott, Ottawa, Kan.; daughters, Janet Froelich, Goshen, and Lori Shanholt, Brownsburg.

Services were held Dec. 16.

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Esther L. Stahly, 91, Manchester, died at 12:30 p.m Dec. 13, 2021, at Parkview Hospital, Wabash. Mrs.

Raymond S. Miller, 78, Shipshewana, died at 6:10 p.m. Dec. 10, 2021,

Esther L. Stahly

Stahly was a resident of Peabody Nursing Home for the last nine years.

Previous to that she had been a resident of the Nappanee and Syracuse areas.

Born Aug. 15, 1930, she married Richard A. Stahly Sept. 22, 1946. Her preceded her in death.

Survivors include a son, James Stahly, Elkhart; daughters, Joellen Burns, Warsaw, and Jeanne Pasko, Huntington; and sister, Lorene Tom, Oxnard, Calif.

A celebration of life service will be held in the summer of 2022.

Nelda Steele Nelda Steele, 63, New Paris, died at 4:45 p.m. Dec. 10, 2021, in her home.

She was born March 10, 1958, and married Dennis Steele June 20, 1981.

He survives with sons, Travis Steele, New Paris, and Jason Steele, Elkhart; daughters, Angie Bollinger, Goshen, and Ashley Takacs, Osceola; stepdaughter, Traci Shields, Nappanee; brothers, Fred Von Blon, Millersburg, Randy Brubaker, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Ted DeAubrey, San Antonio, Texas; and sister, Carolyn Shetler, Goshen.

Services were held Dec. 21.

Terry L. Steinke Terry L. Steinke, 81, Elkhart, died Dec. 7, 2021.

He was born Oct. 4, 1940, and married Janice Stouder Aug. 1, 1963. She preceded him in death March 13, 2018.

Survivors include sons, David and Jim Steinke, Elkhart, Daniel Steinke, Groveland, Fla., and Tom Steinke, Middlebury; and his daughter from a previous marriage, Becci Mann.

Services were held Dec. 17.

Adelaide K. Trenshaw Adelaide K. Trenshaw, 84, Goshen, died Dec. 11, 2021, at Elkhart Place Assisted Living, Elkhart.

Born Oct. 15, 1937, she is survived by a daughter, Ann Bataillon, Atlanta, Ga.; sons, John M. Trenshaw, Syracuse, and Anthony Trenshaw, Edwardsburg, Mich.; sisters, Patti Haines and Sue Bailey, Warsaw.

Private family services were held for Mrs. Trenshaw.

Alberta L. Troyer Alberta L. Troyer, 94, Goshen, died at 12:05 p.m. Dec. 10, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital.

Born Jan. 10, 1927, she married Elroy Troyer June 15, 1946. He preceded her in death Nov. 12, 2019.

She is survived by daughters, LaVonda Waldron, New Paris, and Jolene Miller, Goshen; sons, Steven Troyer, Union, Mich., Kerm Troyer, Middlebury, and LaVon Troyer, Bristol; son-in-law, Roger Egli, Lexington, Ky.; sister, Esther Artley, Goshen; and brother, LeRoy Cross, Goshen.

Services were held Dec. 16.

Bob D. Troxel Bob D. Troxel, 76, Nappanee, died at 10:32 a.m. Dec. 12, 2021, at Waterford Crossing, Goshen.

Born Jan. 23, 1945, he married Kathryn Reed Nov. 7, 1964. She survives with daughters, Amy Brinkerhoff, Goshen, and Kimberly Goorhouse, Nappanee.

Services were held Dec. 17.

Henry Weaver Henry Weaver, 93, Goshen, died Dec. 7, 2021.

Born May 5, 1928, he married Mary Eby June 7, 1952. She preceded him in death Aug. 22 2020.

He is survived by daughters, Sally Weaver Glick, Goshen, Judy Weaver, Goshen, and Debora Weaver, FuquayVarina, N.C.; and son, J. Donald Weaver, Hyattsville, Md. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Barbara M. Welch Barbara M. Welch, 63, LaGrange, died at 1:45 p.m. Dec. 11, 2020, at Life Care Center, LaGrange.

Born July 27, 1958, she married Larry L. Welch July 7, 2001. He preceded her in death Oct. 26, 2021.

Survivors include a half sister, Karen Peachy, Harrison, Ark. Services were held Dec. 16.

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Max K. Weldy Max K. Weldy, 85, Goshen, died Dec. 14, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital.

Born Jan. 31, 1936, he married Rhoda Yoder Aug. 22, 1954. She survives with sons, Gary, Larry and Dennis Weldy, Goshen; and daughter, Claudia Blosser, Goshen.

Services will be held at 10 a.m.

Dec. 22 at Pleasant View Church, Goshen, with Pastor Mark Snyder and Ron Diener officiating. There will be one hour visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the church or New Life for Girls, Pennsylvania.

Switlana Wells Switlana Wells, 68, Elkhart, died Dec. 12, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

She was born Feb. 16, 1953, and married Hugh E. Wells Oct. 23, 1971.

He preceded her in death Feb. 7, 2018.

Survivors include daughters, Tamara A. Snodgrass, Elkhart, and Tatiana A. Schalliol, South Bend; brothers, Anthony Lubarsky, Goshen, Andrew Sukow, Florida, and Gregory Sukow, Elkhart; sisters, Alla Whitaker and Tatiana Boling, Elkhart; her stepfather, Basil Sukow, Elkhart; and sister-in-law, Lisa Lubarsky, Elkhart.

Services were held Dec. 17.

Ernestina M. Wenger Ernestina M. Wenger, 67, Goshen, died at 1 a.m. Dec. 13, 2021, at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

Born July 6, 1954, she is survived by a son, Carl E. Young III, Elkhart; daughters, Alyssa M. Young, South Bend, and Abigail F. Wenger, Goshen; siblings, Marie, Dorothea and Antonio Munoz.

Services were held Dec. 18.

Sara L. Wengerd Sara L. Wengerd, 79, Goshen, died Dec. 15, 2021, in her home.

Born Aug. 23, 1942, she married John Wengerd Aug. 27, 1965. He preceded her in death April 23, 1991.

Survivors include daughters, Heidi Wengerd, Christiansburg, Va., and Kristin Friesen, Chicago, Ill.; brother, James Gingerich, Maryland; sisters, June Yoder and Carolyn Johns, New Mexico, and Charlotte Gunden, Michigan.

A virtual service will be held Jan. 9, 2022, at 6 p.m. CST. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen is in charge of arrangements. The service can be viewed by visiting www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Roman and Shirley Gingerich Athletic Scholarship Fund, Goshen College, 1700 S. Main St., Goshen, Ind., 46526, or Mennonite Central Committee, P.O. Box 500, Akron, Pa., 17501.

Earl A. Wilson Earl A. Wilson, 60, Shipshewana, died at 11:10 p.m. Dec. 9, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Born Nov. 15, 1961, he married Janice K. Denune March 8, 1985.

She survives with daughters, Kristie Hooley and Adrianna Wilson, Shipshewana; sisters, Rebecca Wilson and Sandra Stinson, Cadillac, Mich.; and his mother, Julia Wilson, Cadillac.

Services were held Dec. 18.

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NIPSCO wants to emphasize the company never demands immediate payment via a prepaid card, or in cash at a person’s residence or place of business. These scammers have even presented information only the customer may know in an attempt to gain their trust.

If a customer receives a suspicious call, email or home visit, they should immediately verify their account status at myaccount.nipsco.com or contact NIPSCO’s Customer Care Center at (800) 464-7726. Additionally,

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If a customer is a victim of a scam, they should report it to their local police.

Additional tips for customers to avoid potential scams • Guard your personal information – Never give personal information, including your NIPSCO account number, social security number and/or banking information to unconfirmed sources. We only ask for a Social Security number when establishing new service or verifying a customer’s identity.

• Verify your account status – Scammers may insist your account is in arrears, or past due, even when you have paid your bill. You can verify your account status by visiting myaccount. nipsco.com.

• Call us – If you are unsure about a phone call, email, program, offer or person claiming to be affiliated with NIPSCO,

please call the Customer Care Center at (800) 464-7726.

• Know your payment options – They will never ask for a pre-paid debit card or money gram as a payment method.

To more easily spot a potential scam, learn more about our payment options at nipsco.com/billsand-payments.

• Never agree to meet in person – Some scammers ask customers to meet them in person to make payments with cash or prepaid cards, which you should avoid.

What to do if someone visits your home or business • Ask to see ID – Employees and contractors carry photo ID badges and will gladly show you upon request.

• Call – If you are unsure about a person claiming to be affiliated with NIPSCO, call the Customer Care Center at (800) 464-7726.

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BIRTHS The following Elkhart County area babies were recently born at Goshen Hospital: Boston Morgan Courtney and Kodey Morgan, Goshen, are the parents of a son, Boston, born at 11:21 a.m. Dec. 12, 2021. He weighed 8 pounds, 3.1 ounces and was 22 inches long.

Susanna Azriel Patterson William and Wendy Patterson, Bremen, are the parents of a daughter, Susanna Azriel, born at 10:49 p.m.

Dec. 15, 2021. She weighed 9 pounds, 4.2 ounces and was 20 inches long.

COUNTY REPORT Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Elkhart County Superior Court III and Circuit courts: Lozano — Maria Fraire Lozano, Elkhart, and Alvaro Favela Aguilar, Elkhart. With minor child(ren).

Wood — Allison Wood, Elkhart, and Anthony Wood, Huntington.

Hubert — Christopher Hubert, Nappanee, and Paula J. Munro, Warsaw.

Gingerich — Tricia A. Gingerich, Ligonier, and Bruce R. Gingerich, Millersburg.

Huddleston — Michael W. Huddleston, Elkhart, and Alisah Huddleston, South Bend.

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

presiding:

Complaints Complaints

Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Karen Echevarria, Elkhart, $3,738.14; Jamie Bowen, Elkhart, $1,662.70; Pamela Borsa, Elkhart, $985.88; Marcia Roeder, Goshen, $1,771.36; Jason Lutrell, Elkhart, $1,250.38; Daniel Lovely, Elkhart, $896.22; Paris Grayson, Elkhart, $960.22; Risa Howard, Elkhart, $817.13.

TD Auto Finance LLC v. Kidane M. Kitabo, Elkhart, $27,299.35.

Josh Van Daela dba Refined Construction LLC v. Justin Geddes, Nappanee, $14,698.47.

Board of Commissioners of the County of Elkhart, Indiana v. Kenneth L. Weeber, trustee and/or successor trustee of the Weeber Family Trust U/A DTD 07/06/1982, no address given. Complaint for appropriation and condemnation of real estate for public roadway improvement.

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

Synchrony Bank v. Niecole Anderson, Goshen, $10,387.08.

Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Steven Reynolds, Nappanee, $15,872.72.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Christopher Bridegroom, Elkhart, $1,438.93.

Velocity Investments LLC v. Rodney Allen Hostetler, Elkhart, $6,699.06.

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v.

Nancy Savangvongsavanh, Goshen, $7,678.36.

Bank of America NA v. Michael G. Timmons, Elkhart, $11,990.80.

Discover Bank v. Luis Maldonado, Goshen, $31,697.35.

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

Complaints and Small Claims St. Joseph Health System LLC dba St. Joseph Hospital v. Monica Aguilar, $3,107.74 JH CX Liquidating Trust assignee of JH Portfolio Debt Equities LLC v.

Anna M. Baker, $1,371.69 Edward Rose Development Co. LLC

aka Arbor Lakes v. Tyler J. Croy and Hayley Minegar, $3,369.08 L. Jay Miller v. Juan John Glassburn, $1,550.42 Aegis Trusted Dentistry PC v. Phyllis Kirkdorffer, $2,227.80; Katherin McDaniel, $841.74 Elkhart County Probation v. Jonathan I Reyes, $369 LVNV Funding LLC v. Eleachea Sanders, $1,338.10 Houghton Properties LLC v. Kaye Titus and Christopher Wood, $1,500

City Court The following fines, costs and court-related fees were levied in Goshen City Court: Improper headlights — Rigoberto Garcia Torres, 33, $145 Expired plates — Marilyn K. Mast, 20, $145; Anthony R. Heiman, 26, $145 No insurance/expired plates — Johnathon C. Robbins, 25, $180 Passing in no passing zone — Fred Garcia, 49, $170 Possession of marijuana — Miguel Ramirez Jr., 21, $960, one year reporting probation Speeding — Kim A. Ross, 62, $170

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Extension offers virtual master gardener class If you have a passion for gardening and enjoy teaching others how to grow plants, the Purdue Extension Service has a class for you.

The Purdue Extension Master Gardener class is a volunteer training program designed to teach people a wide array of information about growing plants. In exchange for the classes, master gardeners volunteer to share their knowledge with others in the community, with the end goal of making the community a better place to live. Master gardener volunteers are required to give a minimum of 40 hours back to the community upon completing the classroom portion of the program and passing an exam.

The spring 2022 Purdue Extension Master Gardener class will be held Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 1 and run through May 3. To accommodate for the COVID-19 pandemic, master gardener classes will be held online.

Jeff Burbrink, Purdue Extension educator and local coordinator of the Elkhart County Master Gardener program, said the program will be held virtually from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The teachers, who are Extension specialists at Purdue University or Extension Educators from across Indiana, will offer classes on topics

like soils, fertility, pest control, invasive species, pesticide safety and alternatives, trees, vegetables, flowers, lawns, and fruit.

In addition, each host county will have a one-hour weekly online meeting with local participants to learn how the topic of the week applies to local gardeners. “Indiana is a long, north-south state, and our climate and soils vary a great deal from Lake Michigan to the Ohio River,” said Burbrink, who was on the team that planned the event. “We wanted to be sure to have a local connection built into the program so that our master gardeners can see how these concepts work in their own backyard.” The Elkhart County “Local Connection” portion of the training will be Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. during the course and will last one hour.

The cost of the program will be $180 for an individual registration with a printed version of the Purdue Master Gardener manual. The fee for two people sharing a print version of the Purdue EMG Manual is $280.

To apply for the program, visit bit.ly/2022PurdueEMGTraining and read the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program Policy

Guide. Then complete, sign, and return the volunteer application and agreement to the Purdue Extension Office in your county. In Elkhart County, the application should be sent to Master Gardener Application, 17746 CR 34 Suite E, Goshen, IN 46528, or it can be emailed to jburbrink@purdue.edu. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Jan. 11.

All master gardener applicants will be required to show evidence of a government issued photo ID to their local county coordinator or designated Purdue Extension staff. This can be done virtually or in-person. Upon confirmation of acceptance of your application and providing evidence of government issued photo ID, an online registration link will be sent to participants to complete the registration and payment.

Burbrink said most master gardeners stay involved in the program for years. “Our local master gardeners created the Michiana Master Gardener Association in 1996, in part because they enjoy learning, and in part because they can work on big projects together, like our annual garden tour and garden expo,” he said. “They are an amazingly talented group of creative people.”

INFB recognizes county Farm Bureaus During a special reception held for award winners at the Indiana Farm Bureau State Convention in French Lick, the organization recognized the achievements of county Farm Bureaus in 2021.

This year, five counties earned a County Activities of Excellence award, designed to celebrate innovative, action-oriented programs developed by county Farm Bureaus.

The CAE awards may be granted in one of five categories: create and promote a positive image of agriculture – “tell our story;” create a positive member experience; grow membership in a consistent and

sustainable way; continue successful advocacy efforts at all levels; and improve awareness of INFB as a valuable resource. The top county in each category received a cash award of $2,000 to be applied toward improving a program in that county.

“To see so many county Farm Bureau leaders devoting their time to community programs tells me we’re on the right track as an organization,” said Randy Kron, INFB president. “Indiana Farm Bureau has a rich history of giving back, and we see that in the work our county Farm Bureaus are doing today to drive positive change for their

neighbors.”

The local winners are below: Elkhart County Farm Bureau – grow membership Elkhart County Farm Bureau created a vertical garden out of 5-gallon buckets and provided the template to local schools to implement the same program in the classroom. This program taught approximately 650 students how to grow their own food at home.

These awards and honors are based on the Indiana Farm Bureau membership year, which runs from October through September each year.

Applications available for Indiana Senate Page Program The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2022 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen).

Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 can tour Indiana’s Statehouse, listen to debates and help staff with age-appropriate tasks. Students also have the opportunity to meet with their state senator.

“The Senate Page Program is an excellent opportunity for young Hoosiers to learn more about Indiana government,” Doriot said. “I encourage eligible students from District 12 interested in serving as a page to apply to the program.”

The Senate Page Program will begin in January and run through early March. Positions fill quickly, so it is important to apply early.

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Pages are scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the legislative session. They begin their day at 8:30 a.m. and are dismissed at 3:30 p.m. Groups serve together Wednesdays. Serving as a page is considered an excused absence from school.

For more information or to apply, visit www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/page-program.

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Nappanee Clubhouse teens operate ‘Santa’s Workshop’ There’s nothing like seeing the joy on the faces of those we love when they open a gift during the holiday season.

Sometimes, getting to the store to buy those gifts is difficult for kids.

But teens at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County’s Nappanee Clubhouse came to the rescue with “Santa’s Workshop.”

It’s a store they operated in the club cafeteria. Members were able to shop for gifts for their families and the prices were just right for kids looking to spend their allowance.

Items ranged in price from 50 cents to $7 and included everything from stuffed animals and toys to jewelry and items for the home.

“This is so kids can get gifts for their parents without having to be driven where their parents can see what they’re buying,” said Paige Truman, an eighth grade member who helped run the store.

All of the items for sale were donated by community members, families and friends of people who attend club.

“It definitely makes an impact on our kids. It truly is a surprise when they can give a gift that’s unexpected at a low cost. This is money they can take from their piggy banks, and for them to be able to do this is so great for them,” said Stephanie Hamsher, Nappanee Club program manager.

As kids filed through the store, their minds were racing as they determined the perfect gift to fill their

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“I’m buying a gift for my mom,” said eighth grader Nelvelis Irizarry, who said the store is allowing her to create a surprise. “That’s the big difference. I couldn’t get something if my mom had to drive me. It wouldn’t be a surprise,” she said.

Once the gifts were purchased, the teen staff members wrapped the gifts for the kids to take home.

The Boys & Girls Club 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.

Commission on Public Records to meet Dec. 27 Elkhart County Commission on Public Records will meet at 9 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 27, at the County Office Building, 117 N. Second St., Goshen, in room numbers 106 and 108.

At this time, the commission will consider disposition, transfer and destruction of records from all public officials in the county.

The purpose of the commission is to provide each office or government public agency with an orderly procedure for the disposal or destruction of records, under I.C. 5-15-6-1, et seq. It is illegal to destroy certain records without going through the commission. Compliance with the legal means of disposal or destruction protects the office-holder from liability for intentional or reckless destruction of records.

No such records shall be destroyed until: 1) a period of at least three years has elapsed from the time when they were originally filed or, 2) before their retention period has completed. No financial records or related records shall be destroyed until the audit of such records by the State Board of Accounts has been completed, report filed and any exceptions set out in such report satisfied.

Members of the commission consist of: Judge of the Circuit Court; president, Elkhart County Board of Commissioners, county auditor, Clerk of the Circuit Court, county recorder, superintendent of Goshen Community Schools, the Goshen City Clerk Treasurer or their designee.

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