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4 p.m. Saturdays in an upstairs room of the Old Bag Factory, 1100 Chicago Ave., Goshen. History Of Railway

Syracuse-Milford Railway had three steam engines and was incorporated Feb. 23, 1907. Marl, rock or soil consisting of clay and

lime was dug out of the bottom of both Waubee Lake and Syracuse Lake and transported by the railway to the cement company fac-

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tory. The railway was also used to connect to what is now the Norfolk Southern Railroad just south of Milford for outgoing shipments. There was also a junction with the B&O Railroad in Syracuse. During 1907 the tracks were laid and the railway crossed the countryside through Van Buren and Turkey Creek townships. There was also a spur coming off the line around Waubee Lake. Controversy developed in 1907 when many living along the railway route sold some of their land thinking the railroad would be used for passenger service also. But according to what the late historian Ron Sharp wrote in “Sharp’s Chronicles: A History of Syracuse Vol. 2,” the railway announced in June 1907 it would only be hauling marl. Sometime around 1923 the railway was no longer active because the State Legislature had passed a law forbidding the removal of marl from lakes. SanContinued on page 3

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in our market area that is 100% employee owned which provides a family feel as we embark on our next century.” Andy Brown further stated the trend since fall has been larger corporations have been acquiring smaller companies. “It’s going on in the industry,” he stated, adding he knows of three larger companies who have done such acquisitions. “It’s the way the market is. “It was inevitable,” he stated, noting there is not a fourth generation to take over the business. “The timing was right,” stressing no one is ill or moving away in the Brown family. The new acquisition further strengthens Rieth-Riley’s operations in north central Indiana. The joining of these two long-standing and compatible companies will provide continuity of the same high quality work and customer service their customers have come to expect. Phend & Brown had its beginning in Milford in 1922 when a partnership was formed by Harry Phend, Ronald Brown and Roy Treesh for the purpose of building gravel roads in northern Indi-

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5WLMT \ZIQV from where the railway crossed a ditch along Bowser Road between Syracuse and Milford, and another abutment is located near Wawasee Bowl in Syracuse. In a wooded area along CR 1150N, just west of CR 250E, there remains part of the foundation of the Pleasant View Chapel Church of the Brethren, which the railway was close to.

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ana counties. At that time roads were built using horse-drawn “slip scoops,” and a man and a team of horses could be hired for $5 for a 10-hour day. After 1924, the company continued to grow as a partnership between Phend & Brown. The company expanded into state highway work in 1930 when it was awarded a contract for 10 miles of US 31 from LaPaz to South Bend. A number of state and county projects were built by the firm during the ‘30s and ‘40s including several bridges. During this time, the firm was joined by the two partners’ sons, Parker Phend and Robert Brown. Asphalt work was added to the company’s line in 1952 with the purchase of one of the first portable “continuous mix” asphalt plants to be put to work in Indiana. With this new equipment the company was able to win a number of asphalt road contracts within the state from Indianapolis north. At the same time, the company’s fleet of earthmovers and bulldozers were kept busy grading on road and airport projects in the same general area. With the death of Parker Phend in 1965, the company became completely owned by the Brown family. Robert Brown, second generation

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Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host its daddy’s little sweetheart dance from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 4-5, at the Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw. Tickets are $15 per person and are available until sold out. There will be a maximum of 150 guests per night. The dance is for girls ages 3 to 14. Create special, enchanting memories with your daughter, while dancing under the lights and enjoying a fully-catered, child-friendly meal (all boxed separately). Also, one can have a photo taken to be mailed to your home after the event. Each girl will receive a special gift. Grandfathers and other male guardians are encouraged to participate.

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provide annual support to the Indiana chapter of the ALS Association. Derry, 77, passed away Nov. 26. She was born and raised in 1$1&< '(55< Warsaw and worked as a nurse, caring for many families in the community and working for both Miller’s Merry Manor and Grace Village. She was a longtime member of Warsaw Community Church and Dutchtown Brethren Church. Contributions to the Nancy Derry Memorial Fund for ALS Association of Indiana can be made in person at KCCF, 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, or online at www.kcfoundation.org.

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A new fund has been established at Kosciusko County Community Foundation to honor the memory of Chapman Lake resident Nancy Derry, who passed away in November after a battle with ALS. The Nancy Derry Memorial Fund for the ALS Association of Indiana was funded by an anonymous donor and will

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Nappanee Library dedicates 100-year time capsule %\ 5$< %$/2*+ 6WDII :ULWHU At a Dec. 20 evening ceremony dedicating its 100-year time capsule, the Nappanee Public Library celebrated two centuries of library community service — one past, one yet to come. The event, which included four speakers and a video, was held inside the library on the stairs up to the building’s original section. Contrary to traditional procedure, the metal capsule will not be buried; instead it will rest atop a wooden pedestal crafted for the purpose outside the administration ofﬁce in the upper level gallery. Julie Dykstra, library board president, introduced the dozen or so attendees to the proceedings, after which Martha Owen, Heritage Collection manager, read a proclamation by Mayor Phil Jenkins. Teen creative writing contest winners Lindsay Graber, Rachel Titus and Damion Morillo were recognized for their entries. Lindsay, the contest winner, read her essay on the topic, “What do you imagine the world will look like in 100 years?” Rachel read her entry from the 100 words or fewer category, and Michaela Baumgartner, the library’s communications specialist, read Damion’s acrostic poem. The winning video entry in the library’s centennial contest,

Winona Lake Council hikes trash fee $2 %< /($+ 6$1'(5 6WDII :ULWHU Winona Lake residents will pay $2 more per month for trash pickup, beginning next year. Winona Lake Town Council approved an ordinance for the rate hike at a special meeting Dec. 28. The vote was 3-0, with Rick Swaim, Denny Duncan and Jim Lancaster voting in favor. Austin Reynolds and Heather James were absent. The ordinance raises fees from $6 to $8 per month. It was effective Jan. 1. As mentioned in the ordinance, which may be found by clicking here, the rate change is necessary to “provide sufﬁcient revenues.” The vote followed a public hearing. Jerry Nelson was the only person who spoke during the hearing. He raised a number of questions. Among them – who writes the contract for trash pickup and will several companies get the opportunity to bid to provide the service. Town Manager Craig Allebach replied that the town writes the contract and more than one company does get to bid on it.

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service. We’d like to thank Garrett Anglemeyer, John Yoder, and Newcomer Jewelers for making the time capsule display one for the history books.” The capsule contains several items of centennial memorabilia (coffee mug, drinking cup, T-shirt, tote bag); a banner; a centennial scrapbook; various photo books; the mayor’s proclamation; writing and coloring contest entries; various administrative documents (policies, annual report); library cards; and a 2021 Christmas card, among other items. “It was quite a bit of work but it was worth it,” said Baumgartner. “It’s good to be in a community that recognizes our heritage. We are just happy to be able to do things like this and be part of our community.” The library hosts about 30 programs a month for adults and children, and is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It is closed Sunday. Nappanee Public Library is located at 157 N. Main St. For more information, call (574) 773-7919 or visit www.nappaneelibrary. org or www.facebook.com/nappaneepubliclibrary.

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Eighth grader presents Christmas gift to KCCF Nash Bouse, a local eighth grader, presented a $1,000 check to Kosciusko County Community Foundation last week, just in time for Christmas. The gift, which represents proceeds from the sale of his reserve grand champion steer at the Kosciusko County 4-H Auction last summer, will support three charitable funds. Nash is the son of Tyler and Missy Bouse and a member of the Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H Club. When asked why he chose to make a donation to the community foundation, Nash said, “I wanted to help out people in need.” Nash has friends who have been patients at Riley Children’s Hospital. In honor of them, $500 of his donation will go to the Kosciusko County Riley Kids Fund. In addition to giving direct support to the hospital, this fund provides ﬁnancial support to local families to help

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cover the cost of travel to and from Indianapolis. The remainder of Nash’s donation will be split between the Kosciusko County 4-H Designated Endowment Fund and Kurt Miller Ag Scholarship Fund. The Kurt Miller Ag Scholarship is awarded annually to a Tippecanoe Valley High School graduate who is pursuing an agriculture-related college degree. Nash’s mother said Nash decided to give through KCCF because they knew there were several ways to support organizations and causes the family cares about. “We were so blessed by all of the individuals and businesses that supported Nash at the auction, and we wanted to share that blessing with others,” his mother said. Gifts made to KCCF are tax-deductible. For more information, call (574) 267-1901 or visit 102 E. Market St., Warsaw.

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Let’s end this year with good memories %\ '$5/$ 0&&$0021 *XHVW :ULWHU To start this year, I have been asked from readers who live out of the area to see some of my own artwork. I am showing a painting, which won the cover spot this year in the wonderful Ford Meter Box calendar competition. Titled “Merganser Moms in Spring,” I was honored for this work to be selected. I thought you might enjoy it. This past year, we have learned about many of the world’s most famous artists. Would you like to test your knowledge? Following is a short quiz to ﬁnd out how much you remember of the personalities and the artists that have populated these pages. Answers follow. Now, let’s pretend you are on “Jeopardy” and the category is art. See how many you can guess correctly. I am giving you a 50/50 chance by using true or false solutions. Questions 1. Alfred Sisley’s work made him rich. A (true) or B (false).

2. Edgar Degas was most famous for his portrayals of dancers. A (true) or B (false). 3. Mary Cassatt was born in the United States, but spent her artistic years in France. A (true) or B (false). 4. Claude Monet was an impressionist painter. A (true) or B (false). 5. Georges Seurat used an impressionistic style. A (true) or B) (false). 6. Vincent Van Gogh sold many paintings in his lifetime. A (true) or B (false). 7. Paul Gauguin deserted his family and painted in the South Paciﬁc. A (true) or B (false). 8. Paul Cezanne was considered the father of cubism. A (true) or B (false). 9. Michelangelo did sculptures as well as paintings and was encouraged by the Medici family. A (true) or B (false). 10. Botticelli was born, lived, and worked in Florence, Italy, and was traditionally Gothic in style. A (true) or B (false). 11. Rembrandt, unlike other artists, was known by his ﬁrst

name. A (true) or B (false). 12. Georgia O’Keefe was recognized as one of the greatest female artists in the world. A (true) or B (false). Answers 1. B (false) Sisley was destitute most of his life. 2. A (true) Degas was especially fond of painting ballet dancers. 3. A (true) Cassatt became famous in Paris. 4. A (true) 5. B (false) Seurat was almost mathematical in his precision. 6. B (false) Van Gogh sold only one painting in his life and lived in poverty. 7. A (true) Gauguin used many tropical natives in his work. 8. A (true) Cezanne drifted away from impressionism when he moved to Aix-en-Provence. 9. A (true) Michelangelo was equally famous for all forms of art. 10. A (true) His home studio was in Florence and patrons visited him there. 11. A (true) His full name was shortened to Rembrandt. 12. A (true) She also worked

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Attorney General announces expanded Parents’ Bill of Rights Attorney General Todd Rokita issued an expanded version of his ofﬁce’s Parents’ Bill of Rights that contains, among other new information, a fresh section on parents’ rights involving medical decisions for their children. Labeled Parents’ Bill of Rights 2.0, it includes new information on: • How to ﬁle a civil rights claim if your student is being discriminated against; • How to better engage school boards and get documents; • How to become aware of your students’ medical rights; • How to run for school

boards; and • How to opt out of your student’s curriculum. “Hoosier parents statewide are embracing their God-given roles as primary providers of their children’s education and upbringing,” Rokita said. “So many dedicated moms and dads responded with such appreciation to our Parents’ Bill of Rights when we ﬁrst released it in June, and they raised many new questions and concerns that we are honored to help address in this Parents’ Bill of Rights 2.0.” The newly released version contains new guidance on

such issues as social-emotional learning, open access to educational records, opting out of curriculum, and ﬁling civil rights complaints. This edition also provides a section on parents’ rights as it pertains to medical decisions for their children, including access to student health records, vaccination requirements, and educational accommodations. Indiana standards should reﬂect a holistic approach that is balanced and representative of all viewpoints and consistent with the curriculum approved by the Indiana General Assem-

Pierceton Town Council approves 2022 salaries %\ /($+ 6$1'(5 6WDII :ULWHU The Pierceton Town Council has set salaries for its members and town employees for 2022. The council approved an ordinance and resolution regarding that at its year-end meeting Dec. 29, at the Pierceton Community Building. It set Town Clerk-Treasurer Myra Mast’s salary at $1,895 per pay period and its own compensation at $3,400 for the whole year for the council president and $3,300 for the other

council members. The council also set the following wages for other town employees: Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Kelly Engle, $16 per hour; Town Superintendent Casey Boggs, $27.18 per hour; Deputy Marshal Ashley Jones at $21.66 per hour; town employee Noah Shepherd at $20.18 per hour; and town employee Jonah Studebaker at $21.96 per hour. It approved having Tammy Keirn serve as its attorney for 2022 with pay of $4,800 for the year. It also approved having

Tim Sammons serve as the town’s police chief at a rate of $2,587.61 biweekly. In other business, the council: • Approved its regular agreement with the Pierceton-Washington Township volunteer ﬁre department. • Reorganized for 2022. Mandy Espinoza is to serve as president, with Matt Brubaker as vice president and Tom Barker as a member. The council’s next regular meeting is 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at the community building.

bly. Standards reﬂecting various civic and moral instruction must be crafted in ways that reﬂect equality, inclusivity, and diversity, while not maligning parents, students, and educators. “Many Indiana teachers are committed, passionate educators who would never contem-

plate using classroom time to indoctrinate students into speciﬁc political ideologies,” Rokita said. “But parents have learned they must stay watchful, and they need to understand their legal rights to participate in the part of their children’s education that occurs outside the home, including in government schools.”

GOP caucus announced for Winona Lake vacancy A Republican caucus has been announced to ﬁll the vacancy for Winona Lake Clerk-Treasurer. Kent Adams, who was in his third term as clerk-treasurer, died after a brief illness. He was 85. Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Mike Ragan announced the caucus will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 17, at Winona Lake Council Chambers, 1310 Park Ave. The deadline to ﬁle to seek the

position is 6 p.m. Jan. 14. Candidates must reside in Winona Lake and be a Republican in good standing. Declarations of candidacy are available at the ofﬁce of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Circuit Court, 121 North Lake St., Warsaw, and must be ﬁled with Ragan. Candidates will be allowed a maximum of three minutes to address the voting caucus.

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OBITUARIES Wayne Earl Millslagle Wayne Earl Millslagle, 72, Warsaw, passed away at 6:55 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born March 3, 1949, in Mount Pleasant, Pa., to Eugene Sterling and Mae (Smith) Millslagle. He graduated from South Moreland High School and attended California State University in Pennsylvania and Goshen College. He was :$<1( ($5/ married on March 6, 1971, to Alinda M. “Linda” 0,//6/$*/( VanKlaveren, who passed away three days later on Dec. 19, 2021. He retired from DMI/Case as a welder in Goodﬁeld, Ill. He grew up in Pennsylvania and lived in Morton, Ill., until he moved to Warsaw in February 2020. He attended the Vineyard Community Church in Syracuse and formerly attended the United Methodist Church in Morton, Ill. He is survived by a son, Daniel (Katie) Millslagle of Morton, Ill.; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Carol (Clifford) Mast of Prescott Valley, Ariz., and Ellen Daugherty of Scottsdale, Pa.; and four brothers, Glenn (Joyce) Millslagle of Scottsdale, Pa., Charles (Pat) Millslagle of Elkhart, Keith (Amanda) Millslagle of Mt. Juliet, Ill., and Kenneth (Debbie) Millslagle of Scottsdale, Pa. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Gayle Brisky. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements. A Celebration of Life will be held for Wayne and Linda on Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Vineyard Community Church, 7566 E. 1000N, Syracuse. The family will receive visitors at 9 a.m. followed by the Service at 10:30 a.m. Preferred memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association of America, 50 E. 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

Stanley E. Alspaugh Stanley “Stan” E. Alspaugh, 70, Warsaw, died at 10:44 p.m. Dec. 22, 2021. He was born March 20, 1951. On April 7, 1973, he married Margaret “Peggy” Ann Ehmcke; she survives. Also surviving are sons, Michael Alspaugh, Garland, Texas, Matthew Alspaugh, Columbus, and Mark Alspaugh, Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; brothers, Roger Alspaugh, Ohio, and Michael Alspaugh, Warsaw; and sisters, Sue Anders, Warsaw, Nancy Mason, Syracuse, and Debbie Alspaugh, Warsaw. Services were held Jan. 3 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. A graveside service followed at Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.

Carol May Baugher Carol May Baugher, 97, Tippecanoe, died Dec. 27, 2021. She was born Jan. 10, 1924. On Nov. 9, 1942, she married Donald Eugene Baugher, who preceded her in death in March 1987. Surviving are sons, Calvin Baugher, Warsaw, and Randy Baugher, Rochester; daughter-in-law, Angie Baugher; 14

grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Vi, Helen, Sara, Nancy and Rose. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Harriet Ruth Brown Harriet Ruth Brown, 81, Winona Lake, died Dec. 26, 2021. She was born March 5, 1940. On Feb. 4, 1956, she married Harold Russell Brown, who preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Sarita Burnett, McKinney, Texas, Russell Brown, Pierceton, Alicia “Lisa” Eckert, Mentone, and Christine Brown, Winona Lake; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Bonnie Barrett, Tippecanoe. Visitation was held Dec. 29 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. No further public services are planned.

Alinda Marie Millslagle Alinda Marie “Linda” Millslagle, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born Aug. 19, 1951, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Robert Earl and Margaret Ann (Stuchel) VanKlaveren. She graduated from Goshen High School and earned her LPN degree from Illinois Cen- $/,1'$ 0$5,( tral College. She was married on March 6, 1971, 0,//6/$*/( to Wayne E. Millslagle, who preceded her on Dec. 16, 2021. She was a licensed practical nurse and worked at various hospitals, nursing homes and for Home Health Care in Illinois. She grew up in New Sharon, Iowa, for eight years before moving to Goshen, moved to Illinois in 1971 and then moved to Warsaw in February 2020. She attended the Vineyard Community Church in Syracuse and formerly attended the United Methodist Church in Morton, Ill. She is survived by a son, Daniel (Katie) Millslagle of Morton, Ill.; nine grandchildren; one brother, Michael (Kathy) VanKlaveren of Goshen; and three sisters, Kathy (Scott) Parker of Warsaw, Beth (Tom) Bailey of Columbus and Karen (Mark) Johnson of Goshen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert VanKlaveren and Margaret Duesler; and husband. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements. A Celebration of Life will be held for Linda and Wayne on Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Vineyard Community Church, 7566 E. 1000N, Syracuse. The family will receive visitors at 9 a.m. followed by the Service at 10:30 a.m. Preferred memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merriﬁeld, VA 22116-7023.

Fredrick T. Burton Jr. Fredrick T. Burton Jr., 56, Bourbon, died Dec. 17, 2021. He was born Aug. 5, 1965. On Jan. 27, 2018, he married Yvonne Scott; she survives. Also surviving are daughters, Nichelle Gradiz and Brittany Cooper, both of Indianapolis; sons, Fredrick Taylor Burton III, Indianapolis, David Burton, Loveland, Colo., Gary Moore, El Paso, Texas, William Burton, Angola, James Burton, Pleasant Lake, Nathan Burton, Indianapolis, Mitchell Beach, Columbus, Ga., and Dominick Burton, Bourbon; a sister, Carole Jennings, Indianapolis; a half brother, Frederick Burton II, Indianapolis; and 16 grandchildren. No services are planned. DeatonClemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, was in charge of arrangements.

Carl Dean Buss Carl Dean Buss, 70, Wakarusa, died at 12:14 p.m. Dec. 27, 2021. He was born May 27, 1951. On Feb. 14, 1970, he married Beverly Whitﬁeld she survives.

Also surviving are sons, Lance Buss and Shawn Buss, both of Wakarusa; two grandchildren; sisters, Susan Freyer, Dallas, Texas, and Beth Blume, Wakarusa; and brothers, Greg Buss, Green Valley, Ariz., and Ken Buss, Warsaw. Private family services will take place. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Denise Ann Cody Denise Ann Cody, 67, Silver Lake, formerly of Columbia City, died Dec. 27, 2021. She was born May 31, 1954. She is survived by her companion, Sam Millard Jr., Silver Lake; a niece; brothers, Bob, Randy, Terry, Gary, Danny, Chris and Donald Moyer; sister, Teresa Blanton; eight nieces; a nephew; 11 great-nephews; ﬁve greatnieces; and a great-great-nephew. A celebration of Denise’s life will be held at a later date at her niece’s home. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

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Charles E. Dunnuck Charles E. Dunnuck, 74, Bourbon, died at 12:15 p.m. Dec. 27, 2021. He was born March 13, 1947. Surviving are daughters, Kim Dunnuck Click, Milford, Shari Dunnuck Kreft, Leesburg, Michelle Dunnuck Nault, Rochester, and Angie Wright, North Carolina; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Geneal Richard Ecker, Plymouth; and a brother, Devon Dunnuck, Akron. A celebration of life will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 8, at Chuck’s Shop, 15025 SR 331, Bourbon. There will also be a gathering from 3-5 p.m. Jan. 8, at The Dam Landing, 1305 Ewing Road, Rochester. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, was in charge of arrangements.

Roy Engle Roy Engle, 94, rural Burket, died at 3:10 p.m. Dec. 27, 2021. He was born Oct. 23, 1927. On July 17, 1953, he married Alice Alvada Hohman. She preceded him in death Nov. 10, 2014. Surviving are daughters, Joyce Mendenhall, Claypool, and Kathy Fields, Mentone; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation was held Jan. 3 at King Memorial Home, Mentone. A private interment took place in Palestine Cemetery.

Christenna Haywood Evans Christenna (Refﬁtt) Haywood Evans, 79, Warsaw, died at 12:10 a.m. Dec. 25, 2021. She was born Feb. 26, 1942. On Aug. 28, 1959, she married Robert “Bob” Bernard Haywood. He preceded her in death May 20, 2014. On Dec. 23, 2016, she married Robert “Bob” Bryon Evans; he survives. Also surviving are sons, Robert M. Haywood, Warsaw, and Amos W. Haywood, Roann; a daughter, Emilie “Ami” Pitt, Warsaw; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, at the funeral home. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Cheryl Renee Fawcett Cheryl Renee Fawcett, 52, North Manchester, died Dec. 21, 2021. She was born July 5, 1969. She is survived by her mother, Karen S. Fawcett; sisters, Terri Cook, Fort Wayne, and Deanna Wampler, North Manchester; three nieces; and two great-nieces. Calling was held Dec. 28 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Terry Lee Hall Terry Lee “T Hall” Hall, 69, Leesburg, died Dec. 29, 2021. Arrangements are currently pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

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OBITUARIES Continued from page 8 He was born Nov. 10, 1945. He is survived by his companion, Tina Sult, Leesburg; her son, Will Mabee, Winona Lake; daughter, Tamara Foster, South Fulton, Tenn.; six granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Marlene Thurman, Newman, Ga., and Dixie Mayer, Valparaiso; and six nieces and nephews and their children. Jerry’s life will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. A graveside service will follow at St. Peters Cemetery, Urbana. Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fannie Hochstetler Fannie Hochstetler, 87, Ligonier, died at 4 a.m. Dec. 23, 2021. She was born Dec. 1, 1934. On Dec. 16, 1954, she married Perry D. Hochstetler; he survives. Also surviving are sons, Lamar Hochstetler, Middlebury, Lyle Hochstetler, Ligonier, and Ernest Hochstetler, Shipshewana; a daughter, Rosemary Bontrager, Ligonier; 24 grandchildren; two stepgrandsons; 95 great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; sisters, Esther Weaver, Sarasota, Fla., Irene Kuhns, Milford, Mary Yoder, Drakesville, Iowa; brothers, Clarence Gingerich, Nappanee, Ervin Gingerich, Bloomﬁeld, Iowa, and Larry Gingerich, Milford; sisters-in-laws, Jean Gingerich, Mishawaka, Areena Gingerich, Syracuse, Barbara Gingerich, Nappanee, and Martha Ann Miller, Bogard, Mo.; and brother-in-law, Willis Miller, Milroy. Services were held Dec. 26 at the Larry Bontrager residence in Ligonier. Burial was in Clearspring Cemetery, Topeka. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, was in charge of arrangements.

Kathryn Alice Hoover Kathryn “Kathy” Alice Hoover, 79, Warsaw, died at 10:19 a.m. Dec. 27, 2021. She was born Jan. 2, 1942. On Sept. 3, 1961, she married Dean Marshall Hoover. He preceded her in death Jan. 16, 2011. She is survived by a daughter, Shelia Ezeji, Syracuse; sons, Michael Hoover, Warsaw, and Gary Hoover, Red Lion, Pa.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Nancy Lemler, Bourbon, and Carol Hooks, Duluth, Ga.; and her brother, James Smith, Wichita, Kan. Services were held Dec. 31 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Warsaw. A private graveside service took place at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

William E. Huffman William “Bill” E. Huffman, 70, Huntington, died Dec. 20, 2021. He was born Dec. 8, 1951. He is survived by a brother, Dave Huffman; a nephew; and a greatniece. A memorial service is pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Donald Y. Impey Donald Y. “Don” Impey, 86, Syracuse, died at 11:25 p.m. Dec. 25, 2021. He was born Aug. 26, 1935. On July 29, 1972, he married Rowena Wakeford; she survives. Also surviving are daughters, Bethel Cabilis, Portland, Ore., Heather Pressler, Syracuse, and Celia Delagrange, Syracuse; a son, Jeffrey Impey, Goodman, Wis.; and seven grandchildren. Memorial services were held Dec. 30 at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 1413 N. Long Drive, Syracuse. Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements.

Charles R. Keim Charles R. “Charlie” Keim, 68, North Manchester, died Dec. 28, 2021. He was born Nov. 28, 1953. On June 20, 1982, he married Lorena Norris; she survives. He is also survived by a son, Zachary Keim, Fort Wayne; daughter, Angel

Tuttle, Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 4 at Keplinger Funeral Home, Hartford City. Burial was in Independent Order of the Oddfellows Cemetery, Hartford City. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Debra K. Kemper Debra K. “Deb” Kemper, 70, Syracuse, died at 4:51 p.m. Dec. 24, 2021. She was born Dec. 2, 1951. On June 1, 1988, she married Richard J. “Dick” Kemper; he survives. Also surviving are sons, Craig Bevins, Warsaw, and Kyle Kemper, Goshen; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Theresa Wilson, Warsaw; a sister-in-law, Tina Calhoun, Warsaw; and a brother-inlaw, Craig Kemper, North Webster. Cremation took place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. Memorial services were held Jan. 3 at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Richard L. Kirkwood Richard L. “Dick” Kirkwood, 72, North Manchester, formerly of Syracuse, died at 11:54 a.m. Dec. 21, 2021. He was born Sept. 17, 1949. On May 8, 2019, he married Bonnie J. Lee; she survives. Also surviving are daughters, Stormy Dawn Mayo and Misty September Miller, both of Greenﬁeld; ﬁve grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a brother, Terry Kirkwood, Howe; and a sister, Shirley Clark, Coal City. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at McClintic Cemetery, Syracuse.

Sharadene L. Long Sharadene L. “Sheree” Long, 67, Syracuse, died at 4:50 p.m. Dec. 26, 2021. She was born June 9, 1954. On Sept. 29, 1973, she married Greg L. Long; he survives. Also surviving are sons, Joseph Long and David Long, both of Cromwell; two grandchildren; her mother, Joan Smith, Kendallville; and a brother, Stephen Smith, Auburn. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, at the funeral home. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. Private burial will be in Syracuse Cemetery.

Jeffrey Orlin Lung Jeffrey Orlin Lung, 64, Cabarete, Dominican Republic, died Dec. 11, 2021. He was born July 30, 1957. Surviving are daughters, Tasia Flora, Rock Hill, S.C., and Samantha Lung-Smith, Aiken, S.C.; four grandchildren; sisters, Kathleen Lung, Cromwell, Cindy Lung-Robinson, Goshen, and twin sister, Jennifer Lung-Zehr, Goshen; brothers, Walter “Sonny” Frick, Kendallville, and Rodney Lung, Nappanee. Services were held Dec. 31 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell.

Robert R. Marshall Robert R. “Rob” Marshall, 33, Syracuse, died at 5:07 p.m. Dec. 25, 2021. He was born March 3, 1988. He is survived by three daughters, Kambria Keefer, Helaina Marshall and Ivory Pelz; his mother and stepfather, Sandy and Roger Rowland, Warsaw; his father, Robert Marshall, Leesburg; sisters, Jessica Denton, Cromwell, and Amanda Marshall, Warsaw; and half sisters, Angela Diaz, Goshen, Tanisha Railsback, Warsaw, and Natasha Marshall, Warsaw. Cremation took place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County,

Warsaw. Memorial services were held Dec. 30 at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Kathy A. Masterson Kathy A. Masterson, 65, Claypool, died Dec. 26, 2021. She was born Jan. 30, 1956. On Jan. 14, 1977, she married Tony Masterson; he survives. Also surviving are her children, Carrie Lindzy and Brad Masterson, both of Warsaw, and Travis Masterson, Claypool; 15 siblings; and two grandchildren. A private service was held. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements. Interment was private at Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.

Ella Ree Moore Ella Ree Moore, 95, Warsaw, formerly of Claypool, died Dec. 27, 2021. She was born Nov. 30, 1926. On June 14, 1946, she married Canton Moore. He preceded her in death Aug. 24, 2020. She is survived by a son, Jeffrey Moore, Elkhart; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held Dec. 31 at Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Kayden Dewayne Robert Morgan Kayden Dewayne Robert Morgan, 8, rural Beaver Dam, died Dec. 21, 2021. He was born Dec. 22, 2012. He is survived by his foster parents, Bob and Cheryl Burke and their children, Michael, Andrew, Zack, Eric, Bobby and Payton; a niece; grandmas; aunts and uncles; and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, at Akron Elementary School, 202 E. Rural St. All who will be in attendance will enter through door R. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements.

Joan Morris Joan Morris, 58, Rochester, died Dec. 26, 2021. She was born April 1, 1963. Surviving are her siblings, Bill Langdon, Bremen, Vickie Watkins,

Argos, Janet Riewoldt, Plymouth, John Morris Jr., Goshen, Kevin Morris, Warsaw, and Mark Morris, Goshen. Services were held Jan. 4 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Interment was in Calcutta Cemetery, Carbon.

Alice Ruth Parker Alice Ruth (Gaff) Parker, 99, Larwill, died at 12:10 p.m. Dec. 23, 2021. She was born March 17, 1922. On June 6, 1943, she married Roscoe “Bud” Parker, who preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Bill Parker and Sharon Gohlke, both of Larwill, Thomas Parker, Pierceton, and Jack Parker, Warsaw; stepchildren, Joan Korn and Richard Parker, both of Fort Wayne; sister, Grace Brower, Larwill; numerous grandchildren, stepgrandchildren, great-grandchildren and stepgreatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Dec. 30 at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial was in West Etna Cemetery, Larwill.

Lainey Lou Reinhard Lainey Lou Reinhard, infant daughter of Elizabeth and Gage Reinhard, was born into the arms of angels at 11:17 a.m. Dec. 16, 2021. In addition to her parents, she is survived by maternal grandparents, Bruce and Leslie Jackson, Syracuse; paternal grandparents, Shawn and Marci Reinhard, Milford; uncles; maternal great-great-grandfather, Byron Hunter, Warsaw; maternal great-grandparents, Janine Hunter, Warsaw, Dail and Jan Barber, North Manchester, and Tom and Marilyn Jackson, Marlette, Mich.; and paternal great-grandparents, Dave and Marcene Gilliam, Karen Reinhard and Clem and Joni Reinhard, all of Bluffton. A memorial service was held Dec. 21 at Connection Pointe Christian Church, 1800 N. Green St., Brownsburg. A burial ceremony will be held in Syracuse at a later date. Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Milford, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jennifer B. Scott Jennifer B. Scott, 49, North Web-

ster, died at 9:22 a.m. Dec. 25, 2021. She was born Jan. 17, 1972. She is survived by a daughter, Rachel, North Webster; a grandson; her mother, Patti Miner, Warsaw; her father, David Eherenman, Warsaw; sisters, Erin Allison, North Manchester, and Devon Sands, Warsaw; and a brother, Kapen Eherenman, Warsaw. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster. Memorial services will follow at 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Private burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Elizabeth Anne Schilling Elizabeth Anne Schilling, 29, Newark, Ohio, died Dec. 21, 2021. She was born Dec. 22, 1992. Surviving are her parents, Brian and Heather Schilling, North Manchester; a brother, Lucas Schilling, Indianapolis; maternal grandfather, Allan White, North Manchester; maternal grandmother and stepgrandfather, Kathy and Rich Ackley, Columbia City; paternal grandmother, Margaret Schilling, North Manchester; uncles, aunts and cousins. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley St., North Manchester. Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. A special sweets bar will be available afterward to honor the memory of Elizabeth. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is in charge of arrangements.

Carole Jean Tucker Carole Jean Tucker, 76, Warsaw, died at 6:10 a.m. Dec. 24, 2021. She was born Oct. 27, 1945. On April 28, 1967, she married Walter Robert “Bob” Tucker; he survives. Also surviving are sons, Jason Tucker, Warsaw, Trinity Tucker, Florida, Zakariah Tucker, Leesburg, and Josh Ridlen, Warsaw; daughters, Jennifer Tucker, Florida, Kirsten Tucker and Savanah Tucker, both of Warsaw; seven grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. A private family visitation was held at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. A public graveside service was held Dec. 29 at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

COUNTY REPORT Court News Small Claims Warsaw Health System LLC v. Ryan Clark, $2,972.35; v. Randal Hart, $1,866.06; v. Chad May, $8,556.75; v. Staci Smith, $2,219.98; v. Daniel Walters, $611.24; v. Payton Warner, $2,521.67 SAC Finance Inc. v. Kevin Anderson, $9,114.79; v. Ashton Tackett, $6,241.53; v. Jason Waikel, $10,000 ACE Bail Bonds v. Henry Hartley, $667; v. Jessica Scarbro, $3,350 Clark’s Marine Inc. v. Paula Perez, $1,280.94 Client Services KL v. Shaylah Stearns, $839.12 Olson Rentals v. Jessica Swindle, $3,471.63 Glenbrook Credit Acceptance Corp.

BIRTHS Kenlyn Matthew Schwartz Joseph and Glenda (Burkholder) Schwartz, Milford, are the parents of a son, Kenlyn Matthew, born at 11:23 a.m. Dec. 28, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Glen and IdaMae Borkholder. Paternal grandparents are Vernon and Linda Schwartz. Kenlyn joins four siblings: Lyndon, Sherilyn, Alyssa and Bethany.

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Evictions The following eviction has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Lynn Lane LLC v. Mandy Ramirez, $352.46

Mortgage Foreclosures The following mortgage foreclosure has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: First Federal Savings Bank v. Russell and Sandra Sue Adams, $26,742.12

Superior Court II The following infractions have been ﬁled in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge Torrey Bauer presiding: Failure to register — Teresa Croussore, Warsaw, $160.50; Omkar Mulay, Warsaw, $160.50; Matthew Marshall, Warsaw, $160.50 Speeding — Devin Dawson, Warsaw, $160.50; Daniel Huff, Warsaw, $160.50; Naomi Justice, North Manchester, $160.50; Angela Bosworth, Warsaw, $160.50 Failure to yield left turn — Theodore Wilson, Warsaw, $160.50 No valid driver’s license — Jose Infante Aguilar, Akron, $160.50; Raudel Gutierrez, Warsaw, $160.50; Gerardo Tamayo, Warsaw, $160.50; Antonia Barrientos, Ligonier, $160.50 Violation of rule adopted by director — Christopher Guild, Leesburg, $160

Failure to provide vehicle registration certiﬁcate — Ricki Antonucci, Warsaw, $160 Passing a stopped school bus — Kaylene Napier, Pierceton, $160.50; Lukas Nieer, Winona Lake, $185.50 Operating a motor vehicle without ﬁnancial responsibility — Secundino Cruz, Warsaw, $185.50 Owner allows dog to stray beyond owner’s premises — Mia Delacruz, Warsaw, $25; Dominick Moore, Winona Lake, $25 Operating with expired plates — Kristina Hurd, Warsaw, $160 Failure to yield right of way to emergency vehicle — Ruby Ayala, Warsaw, $160.50 Failure to dim headlights — Carl Turk, Leesburg, $160.50

Civil Collections The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: Citibank N.A. v. Alma Adams, $4,459.74 CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. Joshua Gronendyke and Brooke Pauwels, $10,272.05; v. Vanessa Ramos and Alexander Rodriguez, $12,601.22 LVNV Funding LLC v. Tina Hay, $610.69 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Bryce Owens, $1,843.60 Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Makayla Ruiz, $7,929.49 Capital One Bank v. David Snodgrass, $1,603.08

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Antique Auction 9 a.m. Jan. 8 at Peddler’s Village, Goshen. Peddler’s Auction.

Real Estate Auction Bidding ends at 5 p.m. Jan. 10, at 21697 CR 52, New Paris. Property located six miles east of Nappanee on

CR 52, then east ½ mile. Krasco Basket Auction 4 p.m. Jan. 17 at Krasco Basket Co., two miles west of Shipshewana on CR 250N to 1000W then north two miles 450N then west ½ mile to

Cromwell Hatchery – Full-Time 10405 W. 450N.

Streamside Woodshop Auction 3 p.m. Jan. 20 at Streamside Woodshop, 1¼ miles west of Shipshewana on CR 250N to 925W, then south ¼ miles to 2275 N. 925W.

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

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Buffalo Street Emporium and Books receives facade grant %\ /($+ 6$1'(5 6WDII :ULWHU The owner of an 11-year-old downtown Warsaw business received some ﬁnancial help Dec. 28, toward sprucing up the store’s exterior. Representatives with Warsaw Community Development Corporation presented Buffalo Street Emporium and Books owner Cindy Dobbins with a $1,887.22 facade grant. The grant reimburses Dobbins 50% for money she spent on work improving the business at 116 S.

Buffalo St. “We had the front of the building refinished,” she said. “We had some signage put on the window, and we had our brick tuck-pointed in the rear of the building. We still have a little work to do in the rear of the building, but we’ll wait for spring to do that.” Dobbins said the building, which she co-owns with Jerry Opperud, definitely needed revamping. “The front of the building was desperately in need of refinishing because if you see the before and after pictures, you will see we desperately needed to do that,”

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she said. Buffalo Street Emporium and Books opened in January 2010. Along with books, it also features a large selection of coffee and chocolates. “I’m really pleased that the City of Warsaw is able and has continued to offer the facade grants for many, many years now and you know it’s not a lot of money, but sometimes it’s enough that just encourages that business owner to spiff up,” she said. Hours for the store are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

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Starting new fitness routine as part of New Year’s resolutions? Protecting your feet is critical (StatePoint) Starting a new ﬁtness routine as part of your New Year’s resolutions? Protecting your feet is critical. “‘No pain, no gain’ may be a motto for most workouts, but ‘too much, too soon’ can lead to foot and ankle injuries, which can sabotage ﬁtness goals,” says Jeffrey Loveland, DPM, FACFAS, a foot and ankle surgeon and Fellow Member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. As you follow through on your New Year’s resolutions, here’s how to identify and treat common exercise-related foot prob-

you’ll also notice swelling without bruising, and pain during normal activities or when touching the area. If you experience these symptoms, have your foot and ankle evaluated. • Dr. Loveland explains it’s best to seek treatment for pain or swelling around your Achilles tendon post-workout. Untreated Achilles tendonitis may worsen over time, leading to stiffness and fatigue in your injured leg, or even a ruptured tendon, which would require surgery and several months’ rehabilitation. • If heel pain lasts more than one-two days or worsens when

lems, according to foot and ankle surgeons. • Playing through an ankle sprain can cause further damage to tendons, which may take much longer to heal or possibly require surgery. What’s more, you may be overlooking a more serious injury. “Seek treatment for potentially-sprained ankles right away,” says Dr. Loveland. “Untreated or repeated ankle sprains may lead to chronic ankle instability, a condition that causes persistent pain and a ‘giving way’ of the ankle.” • A stress fracture may feel like an ankle sprain initially, but

Reach your New Year’s resolutions on a budget (StatePoint) Whether your New Year’s Resolutions include eating healthier, exercising more, or devoting more time to self-care, having a plan can help you reach your goals on a budget. This new year, consider the following tips from the experts at Dollar General: Healthier Eating Preparing food that is healthier, tasty and affordable is easier when sticking to recipes and a budget. To help customers make healthier decisions, Dollar General partnered with a registered dietician and nutritionist to create “Better For You” recipes from ingredients available at every Dollar General store. The complete collection can be found at www. dollargeneral.com, and includes simple, budget-friendly recipes,

such as loaded egg mufﬁns, roasted broccoli almondine and secret ingredient brownies, making it easy to whip up something delicious and nutritious at each meal. Self-Care A healthy dose of self-care can make you happier and healthier. Self-care may include adopting a new hair care routine, experimenting with skin care products, or learning a new recipe. It may also mean taking time to meditate, read new books or spend less time on electronics and more time with friends and family. Be sure to dedicate time on the calendar every day to self care. Smart Saver To begin 2022 with a fresh perspective on ﬁnances, make a budget that includes household essentials. While food is one bud-

get line item that can ﬂuctuate, you can be sure to save by taking advantage of retailers’ apps that help you shop savvy. For example, the Dollar General app includes digital coupons, a Shopping List feature so you can take note of needed items and calculate the estimated total before going to the store, and a Cart Calculator feature, which keeps a running total of purchases while you’re in the store. Understanding budgets, sale items and available digital coupons before shopping can help keep you from overspending and hopefully support your ﬁnancial stability goals. Regardless of plans for the new year, adopting a few smart strategies can help ensure goals are met affordably.

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you stand after sitting for extended periods of time, you may have plantar fasciitis, a common overuse injury resulting from inﬂammation of the tissue extending from your heel to toes. If caught early, your foot and ankle surgeon can recommend at-home conditioning. In later stages, the problem is harder to treat and takes longer to resolve. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, according to foot and ankle surgeons, who offer these healthy tips: • Start gradually. Increase the length and intensity of workouts gradually to avoid overuse injuries. Stretch before and afterward. • Dress right. Dr. Loveland explains shoes that don’t provide arch support or heel cushioning can cause plantar fasciitis, and shoes that are too small can cause a neuroma (a thickening of the nerve tissue), which may require injections, medication or physical therapy. Be sure to also stick to cotton or nonslip socks to avoid blisters. • Use good technique. Good

form prevents injuries to tendons and ligaments. “Incorrect posture or misuse of equipment can decrease stabilization in the foot and ankle, leading to joint sprains and muscle strains,” Dr. Loveland says. • Avoid bacteria. The gym is a breeding ground for fungus, viruses and bacteria, including increasingly common, drug-resistant strains like MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). “Water shoes provide a barrier between your feet and locker room floors as well as pool decks. Cover cuts, cracks and ingrown toenails, since these areas can act as entry points for bacteria. If you have a red or swollen cut that isn’t healing, have it examined,” Dr. Loveland says. Above all, seek the expertise of a foot and ankle surgeon at signs of injury or pain. To find one near you, use the “find a physician” search tool at FootHealthFacts. org. Stay on track to crush your 2022 fitness goals by keeping your feet in tip-top shape.

Stay safe, always assume you are on ‘thin ice’ With the inevitable upcoming drop in temperatures across the state, Indiana Conservation Officers advise Hoosiers and visitors of the potential hazards of being on frozen lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. It’s also important to keep a watchful eye for other people who may venture out on neighborhood retention ponds, lakes and other waterways and find themselves in trouble. Every winter, thousands of Hoosiers safely enjoy fishing, skating, hiking, or just sliding around on frozen ponds and lakes. And every year, people drown after falling through ice. Don’t let this happen to you or yours. Similar to driving differently on snowy versus clear roads, being able to safely have fun on ice may require adjusting from what you have done in the past. When thinking about getting on the ice, put safety first. Believe it is thin ice unless proven otherwise. Here are a few tips to remember when considering standing on or walking on a frozen body of water: • No ice is safe ice. • Test the thickness of the ice with an ice auger. At least 4 inches of ice is recommended for ice fishing; 5 inches is recommended for snowmobiling. • If you don’t know the thickness of the ice, don‘t go on it. • Wear a life jacket or flotation coat.

• Carry ice hooks and rope gear. • Before going on the ice, leave a note of your whereabouts with a friend or family member. • Don’t test the thickness of the ice while alone. • Wearing a life jacket is especially important when on ice. If you fall through, a life jacket will keep your head above the water until help arrives. Remember a new coating of snow, while perhaps beautiful, can make for treacherous ice conditions. Snow can serve as insulation, causing water to freeze at a slower rate. When snow and rain freeze into ice, it is not as strong as solid, clear ice. Another potentially dangerous situation is when you see a pet or other animal in distress on the ice. If that happens, do not go after it. Instead, contact local emergency response personnel, who are equipped to make a rescue. A few more tips: • Some bodies of water can appear to be frozen solid but have thin ice in several potentially unexpected areas. • Flowing water, such as rivers and streams, should be avoided when covered by a layer of ice. • Similarly, water that is surrounded by sand may freeze with inconsistencies in the thickness of the ice. • Underground springs, wind, waterfowl and other animals can also keep areas of ice thin. Enjoy the winter weather but make safety a priority.