The LaPorte Branch of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles reopened Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, after a fire caused significant damage last Sunday morning. Don Snemis, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), made the announcement Friday morning.

“Safety for our staff and customers is of the utmost importance and I believe that sufficient repairs and cleanup have been completed in order for the branch to reopen,” Snemis said in a press release.

A mobile unit had been providing partial services at the branch site, 1505 Lincolnway, while repairs were being made after the fire.

A cause of the fire has not been determined.

Marie Ann Kilgore, 72, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at The Arbors of Michigan City.

She was born May 8, 1942, in Michigan City, IN, to Mitchell and Julia Sawaya.

Marie retired after 21 years of service as a Michigan City school bus driver and bus monitor. She attended Springville Free Methodist Church. Marie enjoyed arts and crafts, ceramics and attending ceramic shows with her daughter, Leslie, and also enjoyed landscaping, cooking Lebanese meals, sewing clothes and painting. Marie’s biggest joy in life was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

On June 7, 1980, at Springville Free Methodist Church, she married Daniel Kilgore, who survives.

Also surviving are three children, Leslie Bardusk of Michigan City, Mark (Jennifer) Bardusk of LaPorte and Joseph (Janice) Bardusk of Three Oaks, MI; two sisters, Micki Dibkey of Savannah, GA, and Renee (Vic) Migilore of Michigan City; and four grandchildren, Sarah, Anna, Marissa and Mae.

Her parents and her former husband, Donald John Bardusk, preceded her in death.

A funeral celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, with Pastor Paul Richardson officiating. Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the service.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, 922 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend, IN 46617; and the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.

Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library

Nov. 1, 1914 – A man and woman are cremated by the roadside when they are burned under an overturned car in a ditch near Warsaw.

Nov. 1, 1964 – Presidential and vice presidential candidates, Republicans Barry M. Goldwater and William E. Miller and Democrats Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert H. Humphrey, are busy with their final bids.

Nov. 1, 1989 – The grand opening of Heritage Place, an annex of LaPorte Hospital, is a month away.

Nov. 1, 2004 – Local National Guardsmen leave the LaPorte Armory for overseas duty.

Courtesy of Maslow’s Facebook page

The grand opening of Maslow’s Coffee Shop, and the opening of First Impressions Hair Design’s new location, will take place Sunday, Nov. 2, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their location at 150 Legacy Plaza off South Monroe Street, LaPorte.

The ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. and a reception will follow until 6 p.m., administered by the Greater LaPorte Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited to enjoy cocktails, small bites and surprises.

Maslow’s Coffee Shop will offer a variety of coffee, espresso and smoothie options, as well as breakfast sandwiches and paninis. For more information, call (219) 326-9200 and visit Maslow’s Coffee Shop page on Facebook.

First Impressions offers colors, cuts, perms, manicures, shellac, pedicures and acrylic nails. For more information, call (219) 325-8585.

For more information, contact the chamber at (219) 362-3178.

Coach Bob Schellinger talks to his band of happy Slicers after the game.

Photos and info by Mike Kellems

(Click on photos to enlarge)

That game back on Oct. 10, where the Slicers lost to Michigan City 34-31 in double OT,  is waayyy back there in the rear-view mirror now. Revenge was sweet Friday, Oct. 31, as LaPorte blanked the Wolves, 24-0, in the first round of Sectional action at Ames Field.

The Slicers returned to City with a game plan that led to a reversal of fortune, led by their record-setting running back Charles Salary. They took a dominating running attack, sprinkled in a few short passes and walked away with the win.

Both teams were hampered by strong winds, freezing temps and some snow, but Salary was sure-footed as he bested a record set in 2006 by Airrence Shark. Salary’s 242 yards took his total yardage for the season to 2,227.

LaPorte also saw scores from kicker Casey Cornett, and touchdowns from Tyler Littlejohn and Gino Francesconi.

Despite the weather, the Slicer faithful came out in droves to support the football squad. The visitor stands were packed with orange and black, with the crowd easily double in comparison to the Wolves’. One has to wonder if the overwhelming support for the Slicers added to the outcome of the game. Kind of makes it important to make a huge showing next Friday …

The Slicers will host Mishawaka in the Sectional showdown at Kiwanis Field on Friday, Nov. 7. Game time is 6:30 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $6 (no charge for preschoolers; no passes accepted for this game).

Slicer DB Owen Strieter and Coach Kris Staats get some air following a Strieter interception.

Slicer Tyler Littlejohn eludes a tackler at the 10-yard line …

… and fights his wayinto the end zone for the final touchdown of the night!

Not only can Charles Salary run … he can fly, too! Salary broke a 2006 record for rushing yards.

Salary is quick to give credit for his success to his teammates … here he is followed by members of the “all-beef” offensive line.

Despite the strong winds, the Slicers were able to complete some passes. Here quarterback Eric Mazany fires a pass that connected with Gino Francesconi for a Slicer first down.

Linebacker Noah Boardman talks to his teammates during their celebration.

The final 

The night made all the sweeter … Michigan City Policeman Marty Corley, who is also a member of the Michigan City School Board, brings the pay day to LaPorte County Sheriff’s Captain Mike Kellems, who is a board member of the LaPorte School Board. The two made a friendly wager on the outcome of the game Corley put up a dozen chocolate chip cookies from Arturo’s Bakery and a gallon of milk while Kellems put up a half-dozen caramel apples and a gallon of cider from Garwood’s Orchards. Word has it that the cookies were mighty fine! 

It’s time to change your clocks, AND your batteries.

“Fall back” this Saturday night or Sunday morning and while you’re at it, change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

LaPorte Police also remind us to check those detectors to make sure they’re working properly. “Increased use of fireplaces, furnaces and other heating sources during the colder months make this especially important. Remember, CO detectors usually wear out in 5-7 years so it could be time for a new one.”

Mr. David D. Daube, 78, of Hamlet (Tracy), IN, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at his home.

He was born Sept. 6, 1936, in St. Joseph County, IN, to Charles and Alma (Pope) Daube.

David retired as a dispatcher for Conway Central; he also had worked for Plimpton Press and A.P. Parts. He was a very active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, was a 4-H leader for many years, was the sexton of Tracy Cemetery, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

On June 1, 1956, in Tracy, he married Joyce Schoff Daube, who survives.

He is also survived by two daughters, Kathryn Kasza of Indian Land, SC, and Connie Pettijohn and her husband Bruce of Spring, TX; five grandchildren, Brandon Kasza, Kelsey Kasza, Clinton Pettijohn, Andrew Pettijohn and Carolyn Pettijohn; two great-grandchildren, Jacob Pettijohn and Emily Pettijohn; and two brothers, Charles T. Daube and James Daube, both of Walkerton, IN.

David was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, David Kasza, and brother, Louis Daube.

The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 3 to 7 p.m., and at Tracy Immanuel Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 10 to 11 a.m. A celebration of his life will be held at the church Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. David Albertin officiating. Interment will follow at Tracy Lutheran Cemetery, Hamlet.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tracy Immanuel Lutheran Church, 8705 S. 100 E., Hamlet, IN 46532; American Cancer Society, 130 Redcoach, Mishawaka, IN 46545; or VNA Hospice of LaPorte, P.O. Box 250, LaPorte, IN 46350.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.

Kelly Diane Kincaid, 25, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Oct. 31, 2014, as the result of a car accident.

She was born Aug. 6, 1989, to Tim and Lisa (Wright) Kincaid.

Kelly was a manager of the McDonald’s Restaurant on the Toll Road in LaPorte County. She graduated from Purdue North Central in May of 2014. Kelly loved taking her son Gavin to the park, hiking, and being outdoors with her family, especially camping.

Kelly is survived by her son, Gavin Jordan Dingman of Rolling Prairie; Gavin’s father, Jordan Dingman of LaPorte; her parents, Tim and Lisa Kincaid of Rolling Prairie; sisters, Briann and Taylor Kincaid of Rolling Prairie; her maternal grandfather, William Wright of LaPorte; her aunt, Stacie (JR) Hartsaw of Fish Lake, IN; and uncles, Steve Kincaid of LaPorte and Pudge Bumgardner of LaPorte.

Kelly was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Diane Wright; paternal grandmother, Bernice Juckett; and uncle, Billy Wright.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the funeral home, where friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Door Village Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gavin Dingman Trust Fund, c/o Fifth Third Bank, LaPorte, IN.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.

The LaPorte County GOP will host an After-Election Party on Tuesday, Nov. 4, starting at 6 p.m. at the Silver Palace, 1719 State St., LaPorte.

A potluck buffet will be served — meat will be provided; bring your favorite casserole, salad or dessert. Coffee, iced tea and water will be available, and there will be a cash bar.

Rebuilding Together, a national organization that strengthens communities by providing low-income homeowners with critical home repairs through the work of volunteers, will soon have a LaPorte County affiliate!

The very first workday will be in May of 2015. The work day will involve numerous volunteers working on homes in targeted areas of LaPorte and Michigan City. This work day will become an annual event and LaPorte County will be a part of over 10,000 Rebuilding Together projects that happen in our country every year.

Applications are now being accepted for volunteers on the build day and for homes needing repair (must be owner occupied). Applications are available online, at Bethany Church (102 G St.) and at both LaPorte Kabelin Ace locations.

Russ Klosinski is president of the new local affiliate. For more information, contact him at rank@comcast.net. Also, visit http://rebuildingtogetherlaporte.com and the group’s Facebook page.

Mrs. Patricia L. Nordyke, 73, of LaPorte, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at her home.

She was born March 30, 1941, in LaPorte to James F. and Mayme (Gorlowski) Habdas.

Patricia was a retired secretary for NIPSCO.

On Nov. 17, 1961, in LaPorte, she married Thomas Nordyke, who preceded her in death April 27, 1999.

Her parents also preceded her in death.

She is survived by two sons, T.R. Nordyke of LaPorte and Michael Nordyke of Lafayette, IN; two grandchildren, Allysha and Ashley Nordyke, both of Lafayette; sister, Sandra (Richard) Haase of Stanton, IL; brother, James J. (Elizabeth) Habdas of Rolling Prairie, IN; and three nieces and one nephew.

A private graveside service will be held at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte. Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.

Photos by Holly Davis Daly of LaPorte (click to enlarge)

Brady and Kevin Jones-Rasp welcomed their son, Andre Clark Jones-Rasp, on Oct. 4. 2014, at 12:18 in the morning. Andre was born at Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago, weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 18 inches long. He is named for Andrea Sununu – a professor Brady and Kevin shared at DePauw University – and for Clark Street in Chicago where his parents rented their first apartment together.

Also welcoming Andy are Molly the golden retriever; his grandparents, Chip and Susie Jones of LaPorte and Fred and Cindy Rasp of Fort Wayne; his great-grandparents, Ralph and Char Jones and Max Sherman of LaPorte; and his wonderful aunts and uncles, Amy Jackson, Roger Jackson, Kelly Jones, Nate Santana, Lesley Raskin, and Paul Raskin, all of Chicago.

The family is at home in Chicago and doing well.

Moose Lodge 492, 925 Boyd Blvd, has new, improved bingo with lower buy-in, more games and a 75 percent payout. Food is available. Play the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month starting at 6:30 p.m.

These casting patterns, examples of expert craftsmanship, were used at LaPorte’s Allis-Chalmers plant, probably in the 1930s. They were donated by Thomas C. Larson. (Click photo to enlarge)

Visitors to the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum in October 2014 came from 10 Indiana counties, 21 states, Venezuela, Norway, Japan, and Argentina. One senior group, one Boy Scout troop and one home-schooled group toured the facility during the month.

Great items for Christmas gifts

Many new items have been added to the gift shop, including a Belle Gunness coffee mug. Calendars for 2015, with the theme “Diners ’n’ Drive-Ins of La Porte County,” are now on sale. Call 219.324.6767 to reserve copies. Among other museum gift items for sale are some featuring the Door Prairie Barn or the courthouse.

Current exhibits

A photo booth has been set up to celebrate fall. See what you would look like as a turkey! Holiday decorating has begun, including compiling historical items for “Santa’s Special Trees,” which will be this year’s holiday theme. Several new volunteers have been welcomed and happily put to work.

October donations

– LaPorte High School memorabilia, including a tam, beanie, orange baseball and pom-poms, Gail Dailey

– Cast photos of LaPorte Little Theatre productions, Bonnie Quigley

– Howmet retirement memento of space shuttle, poster showing Howmet-made space shuttle parts, Raymond Savenko

– Two ladies’ fur coats, one muskrat, one white mink with fox collar, June Reeves

– Shoe brush advertising Lower’s Hardware, Allis-Chalmers license plate, Michael Sandy

– Haskell & Barker Co. metal tag, David Nowicki

– Handmade apron by Mary Dusza for Elizabeth Wiegand’s wedding, embroidered tablecloth, Picture frame made by donor’s father, wedding portrait, Elizabeth Wiegand

– Painting from Washington Park Zoo, done by an otter, Janet Sikorski

– 1950s pink ashtray, Susie Richter

– Two framed pen-and-ink drawings by Joyce Keane, Mary Miller

– Howmet T-shirt and key rings, Lois Hagglund

– Allis-Chalmers wooden casting patterns, Thomas C. Larson

– 1st grade alphabet board used at Clinton Township School, Margaret Loomis

– DVD of LaPorte 4th of July Parade, Tom Heinrich

– Kesling Middle School yearbooks, Cindy Ault

– Archival information, Lois Hagglund, Gerald Bernacchi

– Items and books for the sale table, Gail Daily, Don Bowman, Jean Chlupacek, Janet Lashinis for Arlie Spiess, and John Wendt

Recent events

“Belle Gunness Day” was held Oct. 4 with a program by Knut Erik Jensen and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Gunness exhibit. County Historian Fern Eddy Schultz presented a program on LaPorte County Photographers Oct. 18 for Family Research Month. A Halloween event was held Oct. 25 with a presentation by Schultz on “Hauntings of LaPorte County,” followed by the telling of “real” local ghost stories and Trick-or-Treating in the Period Rooms.

Now is a good time to become a member of the historical society; the membership lasts through all of 2015! For more information on the society and its museum, visit www.laportecountyhistory.org.

Submitted by Susie Richter, curator

Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library

Nov. 3, 1914 – All villages within a 10-mile radius of Mt. Vesuvius are depopulated as a result of the volcano’s continued eruption.

Nov. 3, 1964 — Bolivian army and air force units rebelled against the government in their country today.

Nov. 3,  1989 – The main theme that came out of the Ball State University charrette team’s visit last spring was to make the downtown inviting to the pedestrian.

Nov. 3, 2004 – Bush wins a second term; Kerry calls the White House to concede.

The Fugitive Apprehension Street Team (FAST), a task force comprised of LaPorte County and Michigan City police and the U.S. Marshal’s Office, is asking for assistance in locating Amber M. Crane, 33.

Crane has multiple warrants through the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office for burglary and various narcotics charges.

Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 219-326-7700 or the MCPD crime tip hotline at 219-873-1488.

LaPorte County Solid Waste District Educator Alicia Ebaugh at the America Recycles Day plastic bag swap at Al’s Karwick in 2013. (Photo submitted)

A while back the LaPorte County Solid Waste District announced it would no longer accept plastic bags in recycling bins. Since then, local recyclers have no doubt amassed plastic bags full of plastic bags filling up our pantries, garages, car trunks and more.

Let’s get rid of some of those as the Solid Waste District teams up again with Al’s Supermarkets this November. Swap plastic bags for a bag you can reuse time and time again. At each of the events listed below, residents will receive one reusable bag for any amount up to 50 plastic bags brought in for recycling, with additional reuse bags based on total amount of plastic bags brought in and availability.

You can also learn what you can recycle every day at Al’s stores, snag giveaways, play games and more! All events will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Join the SWD at the following dates and locations:

– Thursday, Nov. 6 – Al’s Franklin, 3535 Franklin St., Michigan City

– Friday, Nov. 7 – Al’s West, 1340 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte

– Thursday, Nov. 13 – Al’s Karwick, 1002 N. Karwick Rd., Michigan City

– Friday, Nov. 14 – Al’s East, 702 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte

Thanks to Al’s and curbside recycling contractor Republic Contractors for donating reusable bags for these events.

For more information, call the SWD at (219) 326-0014 or visit www.facebook.com/LPCoRecycling.

America Recycles Day, a nationally recognized day to promote recycling in the United States, is officially celebrated on Nov. 15. To learn more about America Recycles Day, visit www.AmericaRecyclesDay.org.

Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library

Nov. 4, 1914 – A carload of foodstuffs sent to the poor of Chicago by Three Oaks, Mich., farmers makes many glad.

Nov. 4, 1964 – Lyndon B. Johnson rides into history’s greatest presidential victory.

Nov. 4, 1989 – The Pine Lake Avenue overpass renovation and the Lily Lake drain work are completed.

Nov. 4, 2004 – A third of Indiana doctors are thinking about leaving the profession because the cost of doing business has become prohibitive.

The 2014 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prepare yourself to vote by using the information WNLP has compiled here.

Candidates on your ballot

Some of the candidates listed on your ballot will depend on where you live; for example, township, school board, and some county and state candidates. If you would like to view a ballot that will list the candidates for your specific address, visit: https://indianavoters.in.gov/PublicSite/Public/FT1/PublicOnBallotSearch.aspx

More candidate information

Several local political action groups include information on their websites about local candidates and, in some cases, candidate interviews. Two of these are the LaPorte County League of Women Voters — http://www.lwvlaporte.org/ — and the LaPorte Political Action Committee — http://www.laportepac.com/.

Polling places

If you need to find out where to vote, call the LaPorte County Voter Registration Office at 219-326-6808, Ext. 2242 or Ext. 2250, and visit the following link:

http://www.laportecounty.org/Resources/Elections/2014PollingPlaces.pdf

LIST OF CANDIDATES (parties indicated after names)

U.S., state and county

U.S. representative, District 2: Joe Bock, D; Jackie Walorski, R; Jeff Petermann, L

Indiana secretary of state: Elizabeth “Beth” White, D; Connie Lawson, R; Karl Tatgenhorst, L

Indiana state auditor: Michael A. Claytor, D; Suzanne Crouch, R; John Schick, L

Indiana state treasurer: Mike Boland, D; Kelly Mitchell, R; Michael L. “Mike” Jasper, L

Indiana state representative, District 8: Ryan Dvorak, D

Indiana state representative, District 9: Scott Pelath, D

Indiana state representative, District 20: Tom Dermody, R

Judge of LaPorte County Superior Court 1: Michael S. Bergerson, D

Judge of LaPorte County Superior Court 2: Richard R. Stalbrink Jr., D

Judge of LaPorte County Superior Court 3: Jennifer L. Koethe, D; Jeffrey L. Thorne, R

Judge of LaPorte County Superior Court 4: Greta S. Friedman, D

LaPorte County prosecuting attorney: John M. Espar, D

LaPorte County sheriff: Al Ott, D; John T. Boyd, R; Steve Osborn, L

LaPorte County Commission, District 1: Willie Milsap, D; Michael Bohacek, R

LaPorte County Council, District 1: Michael Mollenhauer, D; Terry L. Garner, R

LaPorte County Council, District 2: Randy Novak, D; Michael Beebe, R; Jamey Barnett, L

LaPorte County Council, District 3: Mark Yagelski, D; Patrick Margraf Sr., R

LaPorte County Council, District 4: Ross Ratliff, D; Cary Kirkham, R; Ray Wolff, L

LaPorte County assessor: Michael Schultz, D

School boards (only candidates in your school district will appear on your ballot)

LaPorte Community School Board: Mark Kosior, Shannon M. Hannon, Jan Ribordy, Shari K. Ott-Large. Kevin Kozlowski

Michigan City School Board: Beryl A. Burgwald, Teresa C. Edwards, Ronald K. Landtroop, Beth Pishkur, Thomas Dombkowski, Dylan Justice, Dennis Metheny

Dewey Township School Board: Daron Bruder, Aaron Rust

Cass Township School Board: Angela Carr, Timothy A. Guse, Diane Russell

Prairie Township School Board: Travis R. Younggreen

John Glenn School Board: Dennis Holland, Janice Ryan, William Groves

South Central School Board: Dominic Notaro, Jacob Wade

New Durham School Board: Genevieve R. Hisick, Richard D. Oberle, Mark D. Parkman, Olga Pecanac, Lynn Marie Wilson

New Prairie School Board: William Romstadt Jr., Allen Williamson

Townships (only candidates in your township of residence will appear on your ballot)

Cass Township trustee: Dara Guse (R)

Cass Township Board: Eugene Shurte (R), Jacqueline Tharp (R), Jeffrey Mitzner (R), James Irwin Sr. (D)

Center Township trustee: Lisa Pierzakowski (R), Aurea Torres (L)

Center Township Board: Scott Ford (D), Michael Turner (D), Jack Ott (D), Eric Haverstock (R), Amy Burris (R), Donna Weist (R)

Clinton Township trustee: Jennie Niksch (R)

Clinton Township Board: Edwin Kresel (R), Jerard Land (R), Michael Niksch (R)

Coolspring Township trustee: Chris Jackson (R), Jackie Atwater (D)

Coolspring Township Board: Monica Prosser (D), Brian Biggs (R), Henry Wroblewski (R), Jacqueline Wroblewski (R)

Dewey Township trustee: Dick Bucher (R)

Dewey Township Board: Amber Rust (R), Larry Rust (R), Kenneth McMahan (R)

Galena Township trustee: Edward Hynek (D)

Galena Township Board: Thomas Conway (D), Greg Dudeck (D), Kim Sauers (D)

Hanna Township trustee: Glenn Wallace (R)

Hanna Township Board: Brian Garner (R), Tony Wallace (R)

Hudson Township trustee: Joyce Forbes (D)

Hudson Township Board: Jack DeGroote (D), Michele Rizzo (D), Diane Richardson (D)

Johnson Township trustee: Daniel Knowlton (R)

Johnson Township Board: Roy Williams (R)

Kankakee Township trustee: Steve Lestinsky Jr. (R)

Kankakee Township Board: Tom Thode (R), Tom Wheatbrook (R), Kevin Wheatbrook (R)

Lincoln Township trustee: Dennis Christensen (D)

Lincoln Township Board: John McDaniel (D), Mark Emerick (D), Yolanda Spence (D)

Michigan Township assessor: Scott Bell (D)

Michigan Township trustee: Rodney Washington (D), Deborah Vance (R)

Michigan Township Board: George Kazmierczak (D), Susan Webster (D), Joshua Wojasinski (D)

New Durham Township trustee: Phillip Hannon (D)

New Durham Township Board: Suzanne Burns (D), James Ingram (R)

Noble Township trustee: David Scarborough (R)

Noble Township Board: Glenn Schlundt (R), Mary Deering (R), Wayne Schoof (R)

Pleasant Township trustee: Susan Cable (R)

Pleasant Township Board: Bette Conroy (D), Edward Burek (D), Jessica Burek (D), Susan McClain (R)

Prairie Township trustee: Robert Younggreen (R)

Prairie Township Board: Phyllis Gorski (D), Chester Rosenkranz (R), Keith Garner (R), Sherry Younggreen (R)

Scipio Township trustee: Nina Sampson (R)

Scipio Township Board: Richard Rutz (R), Paul Lindeman (R), Carl Harvey (R), Jordan Carder (L)

Springfield Township trustee: Howard Conley (R), Linda Eldred (D)

Springfield Township Board: Jerry Cooley (D), Dan Kilgore (R), Charles Conjalka (D), Matthew Sikorski (D)

Union Township trustee: Sherry Morris (D)

Union Township Board: Dot Decker (D), Lauri Enochs (D), Versie Jeffries (D)

Washington Township trustee: Loretta Rudolph (D)

Washington Township Board: Harold Barr (R), Tracey Cummins (D), Bruce Vermilyer (D)

Wills Township trustee: Brianne Cuson‐Schmidt (D)

Pottawatomie Park Town Council: Roger Miller (R), Robert Wisthoff (R)

Daniel L. Barker, 55, of Mishawaka, IN, died unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014.

He was born Jan. 7, 1959, in Appleton, WI, to Harold B. and Grace (Schydzik) Barker.

Daniel was an Inspector at Federal Mogul for the last 20 years. He was a graduate of Ivy Tech, receiving an associate degree.

He is survived by his brothers, Donald (Sharon) Barker and Richard (Linda) Barker, both of LaPorte; sister, Patricia Griesbach of Kimberly, WI; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, on Friday, Nov. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any of the following: Sharing Meadows, P.O. Box 400, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371; American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312; and LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte, IN 46350.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.