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eteria. The name comes from the Viking word for “mug,” and it is staffed by some of Engbrecht’s current students who volunteer their time in exchange for a real-world experience in business, marketing, customer service and class credit. In its current format, The Mugge opened in January 2018. The initial concept, however dates back nearly a decade when students in the business department wanted to open an apparel shop from which students could order various Valley sports apparel and equipment. According to Engbrecht, the question was then asked, “if apparel, why not a café?” “The business started and stopped, started and stopped,” he added, “until we had a change in the administration at the school that liked the idea and provided financial assistance to actually build it. We were given $10,000 to get it started, which we were able to pay back from our profits.” “We took the entrepreneurial class to be part of The Mugge,”

agreed seniors Hannah Parson and Jada Hicks. They added many younger students take the class because they want to become involved with it, as well. Their classmate, Peyton Oldham, said she learned about it from her older sister who was part of Engbrecht’s class. In its early days, student workers would take orders from their peers, which were then handdelivered during the Viking Success period, akin to homeroom. That is still done today, although much of The Mugge’s business is conducted in-person throughout each school day. “It takes a decent amount of trust to work here,” noted Engbrecht. “Many of those who have taken the class have proven to be trustworthy. We have around 10 students who regularly work inside and another 10 who work as ‘Mugge Runners’ and deliver drinks to the classrooms.” Drink choices range from lemonade and smoothies to coffeebased offerings, milkshakes and

protein drinks. All the necessary supplies are ordered through the school’s cafeteria and are billed to The Mugge’s account. At the start of the school year, they are slinging anywhere between 40-80 drinks each day. As the year goes on, that number goes down to around 20-40 a day. Once all the overhead bills are paid, the profit goes to the business department, which has replaced the fundraising efforts it used to have to do for various activities including the annual work-based learning banquet, gift baskets for staff members and scholarships. “Muggies,” as those who work for the business are called, also are offered incentives for their sales, including free drinks and apparel, which is still offered alongside the drinks. “It’s an accurate representation of what a business might do for their employees,” said Engbrecht. “We also provide them with pizza and ice cream parties.” Continued on page 2

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Serving Continued from page 1 “It’s motivation for me to sell more drinks,” added Oldham. “Working here is a good way to learn how to take care of customers. It’s also taught me time management.” Parson added she used to be shy, but working has helped her to be more outgoing. Hicks noted “this has been a great way to meet new people in the school, especially underclassmen.” “It’s not all unicorns and rainbows,” concluded Engbrecht. “There’s still cleaning and inventory to do, but we’ve developed better communication to improve our deﬁciencies.”

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Akron Chamber meeting to be held via Zoom Akron Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to join it its next meeting, during which they will be planning upcoming events in the town. The meeting will be held vir-

tually using Zoom, and will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 6. To join the Zoom meeting go to us02web.zoom.us/ and use meeting ID 899 4907 6504. The passcode is 2gamYi.

Akron receives grant to improve roads The Town of Akron announced it has received a $55,884.13 Community Crossings Matching grant for the second consecutive year. According to Clerk-Treasurer Rebecca Hartzler, the project the town submitted was fully funded and will be awarded $55,884.13. The town must match 25%, which comes from its MVH restricted fund at $18,628.07. The total cost of the project is $74,512.20. The roads that will be repaired with this funding are: • Front Street — SR 19/Misha-

waka to Oak Street • Noyer Drive — Walnut Street to SR 14/Rochester Street • West Street — SR 19/Mishawaka to Central Street • Walnut Street — Noyer Drive to Whittenberger Street • Oak Street — Front Street to Main Street • South Street — West Street to Maple Street “We all continue to strive to make Akron a great place to call home,” Hartzler said.

The Outlet to hold community input session Tuesday, May 18 The board of directors for The Outlet Youth Center are seeking community input as they begin a strategic planning process. Input from the public will be used in setting goals and objectives for the next three to ﬁve years. Individuals interested in sharing their opinions and ideas for The Outlet Youth Center can participate in an hour long facilitated session from 5-:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, at The

Outlet, located at 602 Main St., Rochester. Individuals unable to attend this session may still share their input through an online survey, found at www.theoutletyouthcenter.org, which will have a link to a survey after Tuesday, May 18. For more information, call Patience Hisey at (574) 223-5437, or email outletyouthcenter@ gmail.com.

Youth football and cheerleading at Tippecanoe Valley Registration is now available for the 2021 Tippecanoe Valley youth football and cheerleading programs. For football, age groups include rookie tackle for 7-8 year-olds. Players cannot be 9 before Oct. 1. Pony League is for players 9-10 years old. Players cannot be 11 before Oct. 1. Bronco League is for players 11-12 years old or in ﬁfth grade. They cannot be 13 before Oct. 1 Live registrations will be held at the football equipment shed from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, May 14, at the Mentone Youth League from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, May 17, or at Akron Youth League from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, May 24. There also will be a registration booth set up during the Mentone Egg Festival. There will be a snack stick fundraiser for each player. Fami-

lies can also do a buyout, which is $30 per child or $50 per family. Equipment fittings will be done from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, Monday, July 12, and Tuesday, July 13. Players and cheerleaders must attend one session to be correctly fitted for equipment and uniforms. Equipment assignments will be held at the equipment field shed on the high school practice field. No equipment or uniforms will be handed out without full payment and a copy of a birth certificate for football players before or at fitting time. Additionally, there will be a youth football camp conducted by the varsity team from July 19-23. Questions or further information can be obtained by contacting Commissioner Mark Miller at (574) 329-6671, or by email at mark53miller@gmail.com.

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Indiana launches initiative to help working families This week, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced the Build, Learn, Grow initiative, which is making 50,000 scholarships available to help connect Hoosier children from working families to high-quality early education and out-of-school-time programs. The scholarships will be funded by more than $101 million provided to Indiana by the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, or CRRSA. Through the Build, Learn, Grow scholarship fund, Hoosier families working in essential industries with qualifying incomes can receive scholarships for each child age 12 and younger toward their early care and education, summer learning or out-of-school care. Scholarships run from May through October 2021 and will cover 80% of the early care and education program’s tuition. Information is available at www. BuildLearnGrow.org. “Access to high-quality early

care and education is essential to Hoosier families and children,” said Jennifer Sullivan, M.D., M.P.H., FSSA secretary. “These scholarships will help connect hard-working Hoosier families and their children to programs that prepare them for success in school, help reverse learning loss and provide additional support to the families who kept us going during the pandemic.” For families to qualify for Build, Learn, Grow scholarships, an adult in the household must work in an essential business (examples include health care, human services, retail, restaurant and food service, essential infrastructure, media, manufacturing and logistics, religious and charitable organizations and many others) and meet income eligibility guidelines . Families will qualify for the Build, Learn, Grow scholarship with incomes of up to 250% of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, that equates to an annual income of about $66,000.

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James R. ‘Jamie Rose’ Oden Truck Driver James R. “Jamie Rose” Oden, 51, Mentone, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was born Oct. 3, 1969, in Langley, Va., the son of James M. and Linda (Masterson) Oden. He -$0(6 5 2'(1 was a Tippecanoe Valley High School graduate. He had been a truck driver previously working for Moran Trucking out of Warsaw, and had been a large machine operator. He had been active in his Mentone community and enjoyed cooking, watching movies, comic books, supporting the LGBTQ community and time with his daughter. Survivors include his daughter, Sarah Marie (David) Gilbert, Bloomington; sister, Ellen (Ray) Boardman, Rochester; niece, Nicole Lin Boardman, Rochester; nephew, Martin William Boardman, -$0,( 526( with the U.S. Navy in Hawaii; several great-nieces 2'(1 and nephews; uncle, Fred Oden, Rochester; and cousins, Michelle (Don) Rairigh, Jacksonville, Fla., Kimberly (Denny) Sentor and children, Culver, and Fred Oden and children, Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services and visitation were held Friday, April 30, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial was in Sycamore Memorial Park, Mentone. Memorial contributions may be made to donor’s favorite charity. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Marie Giles

Marie Giles, 94, Akron, died at 5:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born Nov. 14, 1926. On Feb. 0$5,( *,/(6 18, 1947, she married Raymon Giles. He preceded her in death April 17, 2018. She is survived by her son, Tod (Joyce) Giles, Warsaw; daughter, Renee (Shaun) Knee, Akron.; son-in-law, Norm Perry, North Carolina; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister, Jean Sundine, Noblesville; and a brother, Danny O’Bryant, Minnesota. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Marino and Sophie (Nadonly) Calacurcio; daughter, Lynda Perry; a great-grandson; and sister, Louise Green. Services were held Monday, May 3, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Interment followed at Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Memorials to Eleos Hospice Care, 4601 S. Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835. Share a memory or send an online condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

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Osborn. On Oct. 6, 1974, he married Beverly Sue Astell, who survives. Also surviving are Richard Osborn, Sheridan, Stacey (Stephen) Swanson, Charlotte, N.C., and '5 &+$5/(6 ' 26%251 Erin (Ahmed) Chater Jr., Oreﬁeld, Pa.; three grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joyce Astell, Russiaville; a niece; a nephew; special family friends, the Dr. Charles Miller Family; and his pride of cats. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredius Carmen and Evelyn Francis (Sutton) Osborn; daughterin-law, Lea Ann Osborn; and brotherin-law, Michael Astell. Services will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. He will be laid to rest in Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery of Kokomo. Visitation hours will be from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, at the funeral home. Donations can be made in Charles’ memory to the donor’s choice of Humane Society or to Kindred Hospice. Share a memory of send an online condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Mahlon Schmucker

Mahlon Schmucker, 76, Macy, died at his son’s residence at 3:45 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021. He was born May 7, 1944. On Sept. 12, 1963, he married Mary Louise Stutzman; she survives. Also surviving are his children,

Glen (Elva Gingerich), Roann, Joanna, Macy, Letha (Karlan Keim), Drakesville, Iowa, Devon (Martha Hochstetler), Lovington, Ill., and Katherine (Steve Mullet), Macy; 26 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four brothers; and four sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Barbara (Hochstetler) Schmucker; two grandsons; a daughter-in-law, Anna Sue (Borkholder) Schmucker; four brothers; and a sister. Services were held May 4 at the Pleasant Hill School/Community Building, Akron. Interment took place in the Bockover Amish Cemetery, Akron. Share a memory or send an online condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Eric Scott Wallace

Eric Scott Wallace, 38, rural Fulton County, died at 4 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2021, at his residence. He was born Jan. 28, 1983 in Plymouth, to Donald L. (5,& 6 Wallace and :$//$&( Judith L. (Sherow) Wallace. Eric lived most of his life in the Rochester community. Surviving are his parents, Donald and Judith Wallace, Rochester; brothers, Donald Wallace II, Rochester, and Jesstin (Samantha) Wallace, Nappanee; a sister, Angela (Josh) Tucker, Rochester; his grandmother, Shirley Sherow, Warsaw; many aunts and uncles; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, David Wallace, Betty Bailey, June Sherow and Albert Sherow; three uncles; and an aunt. Services were held Monday, May 3, at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Burial was in Richland Center IOOF Cemetery. Memorials to Robert L. Miller Sr. Veteran’s Center, 747 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601.

Low-cost vaccination appointments available at FCAC Online scheduling is now available for the low cost vaccine clinic at the Fulton County Animal Center. Sunday clinic dates for the next few months are: May 23, June 13, June 27, July 18, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 29 and Sept. 26. They offer annual vaccinations, heartworm testing, Lyme testing, Lyme vaccine, feline leukemia and FIV testing, plus an assortment of prescription strength ﬂea/tick/ heartworm prevention and dewormer. Make an appointment early because spots will ﬁll up. You can do so by visiting www.fultoncoanimalcenter.org/low-cost-vaccine-clinic. For further information, you can also call (574) 223-7387, or refer to last week’s front page story in the Shopping Guide News. It can be viewed online at www.shoppingguidenews.com/ and clicking on “view past issues.”

Marriage Licenses Barnes-Flenner Dominique R. Barnes, 23, Rochester, and Samuel J. Flenner, 23, Rochester Elder-Coleman Alexandria A. Elder, 26, Akron, and Alexander Coleman, 30, Nappanee Kutzer-Gaines MacKenzie I. Kutzer, 26, Rochester, and Joshua D. Gaines, 29, Rochester

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County Courts: Goforth — Jeffery L. Goforth, Kewanna, and Coleen Goforth, Fulton. Caudill — Merry Caudill, Macy, and Larry Caudill, Macy. Rentschler — Elizabeth Rentschler, Rochester, and Scott Rentschler, Rochester.

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The following petitions have been ﬁled In Fulton County Superior Court, Judge Gregory L. Heller presiding: Complaints Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC v. A. Eskridge, Rochester, $5,790.75 Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. v. Carol J. Arnett, Rochester, $23,161.92 LVNV Funding LLC v. Jessie Startup, Rochester, $1,449.19 Goldman Sachs Bank USA v. David Bailey, Rochester, $16,477.54 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Rebecca Ritter, Macy, $3,979.95 Foreclosures US Bank Trust, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee v. The unknown successor trustees of the Chloris J. Cheesman Trust, unknown occupants of 1410 Spear St., Rochester, $83,217.33

‘Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter’ to be screened The Cole Porter Festival will present “Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter,” the Broadway On Demand screening with a Zoom Q&A with the star, Stevie Holland, at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 13. This one time only event will take place at the Riverview Event Center, located at 421 W. Canal St., Peru. “Love, Linda” stars acclaimed jazz vocalist Stevie Holland, directed by two-time Tony Award Winner Richard Maltby Jr., music and arrangements by award winning composer Gary William Freidman, and featuring songs by Peru’s very own Cole Porter. The life of Mrs. Cole Porter musical will be streamed to eventgoers on the heels of its world premiere rresentation, with the chance to have a follow-up Q&A session with co-creator and star of the show, Stevie Holland. The world premiere on-demand presentation will take place on

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The following petitions have been filed In Fulton County Circuit Court, Judge Arthur Christopher Lee presiding: Foreclosures Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Stanwich v. Unknown heirs and devisees of Sharon Sue Kelley, deceased, in rem judgment against the mortgaged property in a sum to be determined by the court. Traffic Violations The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County Courts: Speeding — Santos E. Medina, $160.50; Violet V. Bienz, $171; Merhunissa T. Kotamo-Woods, $150.50; Silvia R. Fornal, $150.50; Samantha J. Schrock, $150.50; Trent A. Mollett, $160.50; Amanda M. Ducat, $160.50; Joseph M. Wise, $150.50; Benjamin D. Riggs, $150.50; Kyle J. Kleppe, $150.50; Viktor V. Leusenko, $160.50; Matthew T. Zimmerman, $150.50; Angela N. Currie, $160.50; Melissa M. Gosnser, $150.50; Larry L. Denison, $150.50; Abagail S. Goodall, $171; Rick L. Wolkens, $150.50; Marvelyn Bernardez, $171; Abdul Aziz Aldakhlla, $150.50; Andia N. Payne, $160.50; Gregory A. Tompkins, $160.50; William B. Carson, $150.50; Troy A. Bolds, $160.50; Evelyin A. Collins, $160.50; Emalee J. Snooks, $150.55; Reid W. Davis, $150.50; Jayden E. Hernandez, $171; Expired plates — Jacob T. Covington, $160; Jessica M. Wilkins, $160; Douglas Ritchie Jr., $160; David J. Heinfeld, $160; Andrew T. Collins, $150.50; Davionna D. Splunge, $171 Failure to signal lane change — Samuel J. Penrod, $160.50; Daoud Haque, $171 Fictitious plate — Frederick C.. Long, $160.50; Casey Wagoner, $160.50 Disregarding official traffic control device — Crystal A. Lewis, $160.50; Alisha L. Spratt, $160.50 Allowing unlicensed individual to operate vehicle on highway — Ismael N. Rodriguez, $160.50 Disregarding lighted signal — Paul Ernesto Alvarez Sanchez, $160.50

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Cole Porter’s birthday, June 9, on Broadway On-Demand the streaming platform. “It has been a blessing to work with the ‘Love, Linda’ crew. It’s not everyday that a small Midwestern town like Peru can pull off adding a Broadway event of this magnitude in Cole Porter’s birthplace, for Cole Porter’s birthday, for Cole Porter Festival-goers. It’s like winning the lottery, the odds are one in a million,” said Karl Rosenow, director of the festival. “It’s like a gift from the universe! I thank Stevie Holland and (producer) Lyle Saunders for working with the festival, and my executive committee, Vicki Draper and Ellen Mock, for encouraging me to pursue the event after presenting the idea to them.” The event will feature a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres in the beautiful Riverview Event Center’s ballroom, with theatre style seating arrangements. Dress code is semi-formal for the affair and will feature guest speakers, feature ﬁlm and Q&A to end the evening at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 and will likely go very fast for this once in a lifetime event. Public sales will be announced via coleporterfestival. org and Facebook.com/Cole Porter Festival and other platforms afﬁliated with the Cole Porter Festival.

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Low cost spay/neuter transport in Rochester Fulton County Animal Center low cost spay/neuter transport dates are Friday, May 14, and Friday, May 28. Financial assistance is available for Fulton County residents who have large colonies of outdoor cats, ﬁve or more, needing ﬁxed. Call (574) 223-7387 for more information on cat colonies. Pets will be picked up and transported to the low cost spay/neuter clinic in Lafayette and returned the same day af-

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Fulton County Historical Museum, located at the intersection of US 31 and CR 375N, will host a beneﬁt chicken and noodle supper from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, May 22. Additionally, there will be a bake sale on site. All proceeds will go toward Shop with a Cop and the Pack A Back Pack program in Fulton County in loving memory of Stephanie Oberg. For further information, contact Donna Oberg at (574) 5050500.

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Crocheted baby hats — Does any good neighbor have patterns for crocheted baby hats they would be willing to share? I’m looking for the style that has ear ﬂaps and strings, and also the girls’ style that is more like a bonnet. Please send to Marilyn Chupp, 9235 W. 800N, Nappanee, IN 46550 or call (800) 213-1925, ext. 4 and I will send you a SASE.

Good neighbors: I have a pile of small ﬁeld stones, size of softball or larger. You pick up. Reply through this column. Located in Nappanee. — A reader

Scrap material Good neighbors: I have two large bags of scrap of 100% cotton material. I have some yardage material. Located in Rochester. Call (574) 223-3959.

Handyman Good neighbors: Replying to the person who has a shower leak and any other work people need done. I have a handyman business in North Webster. Thirty-ﬁve years of experience. Call (574) 999-6312.

Magazines Good neighbors: I have Taste of Home and Food Network magazines to anyone who might be interested. Call (574) 518-4979.

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Egg whites Good neighbors: Free egg whites, Country Lake Bakery. Call (574) 825-7918.

Windows Good neighbors: Free 30 by 20 1/2 windows for hot beds or for your crafts with wood frames. Call (574) 642-3345.

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Singles dance — Does anyone know of a singles get-together or singles dance in the area (something for singles to do locally)? Reply through this column. — A reader Seeking books — Is there any good neighbor who would have the “Herbs for You” combination book or “Build Better Health Naturally” by AB Howard they no longer want? Call (574) 773-3374, ext. 1. Plastic containers — Can any person or organization use plastic containers (butter, Cool Whip, lunch meat, coffee canisters)? I live in Goshen. Reply through this column. — A reader Baby food jars — Baby food jars needed, preferably within a 10-mile radius of Nappanee. Call (574) 773-4443. Leave a message if no one answers. Rhubarb — Does anyone have extra rhubarb you don’t need or want? Reply through this column. — A reader

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cipient. “Good morning fellow chamber members and guests. It is my honor and privilege to present this year’s recipient of the Community Service Award. This award, which has been given annually since 1967, is more than a one-year look back at community activity. Rather, this award is given in recognition of many years of continued service to Fulton County. “Our committee has the privilege to receive and review many nominations and believe me, this year was no exception. Many citizens have served our communities very well over the years. However, one’s efforts began to stand out as there were many nominations that pointed out all the different areas of impact our recipient has touched. “Tradition tells me I need to build a little suspense before naming our award winner, so here goes. I’m going to start by giving you some of the verbiage used within the nominations. Words like integrity, dignity, dedication, honor, kind, tireless, giving and determined were used repeatedly. For those of us that have personally worked with or know our recipient, I am sure they would

agree with all those words. “Our recipient has historically impacted our community in every sector — business, industrial, agriculture and the general public. They have served their church and too many civic organizations to mention. Most recently their time, energy and money has been used to serve St. John’s Lutheran Church, Habitat for Humanity, Fulton County H.O.P.E., Fulton County Council on Aging and Celebrate Recovery to name a few. “Our recipient is someone you can count on — both literally and ﬁguratively. You see, she spent her professional life as a CPA and her personal life as a very reliable doer of good deeds. I have worked with our recipient for more years than either of us would like to admit, and have always told her that someday her crown will be so ﬁlled with jewels it will be impossible to wear. “One nominator said it best, and I quote ‘I will always feel indebted to her. She’s very honorable and I feel honored in knowing her and having her on my journey of life.’ Please join me in recognizing the 2021 recipient of the Community Service Award — Virga Smith.”

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May activities at the Kewanna Library Kewanna-Union Township Public Library announced its programming events for the month of May. Additionally, the library has extended its business hours. It is now open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. • “The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimers” — 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5 • “Game On” — 4 p.m. Thursday, May 6 • Author talk by Dennis Collins — 5 p.m. Thursday, May 6 • Second Saturday Coloring Circle — 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8 • Being Crafty: Flower Pot Painting — 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 12 • Adult Book Club — 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, or on Facebook all month • Family bingo night — 4 p.m.

Thursday, May 13 • “The Importance of Sleep” — 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 19 • Homeschoolers @ the Library “Recycling” — 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 • Maker space — 4 p.m. Thursday, May 20 • Library board meeting- 6 p.m. Monday, May 24 • “Back to the Past” — 11 a.m.Wednesday, May 26 • Craft time — 4 p.m. Thursday, May 27 • Story time — 1 p.m. Saturday, May 29 • Closed for Memorial Day — Monday, May 31 Regular Weekly Events • Adult education class — 12:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays • Teens N Tweens — 4 p.m. Tuesdays

• Coffee and tea time — 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays • Lego Club — 4 p.m. Wednesdays • Kids night — 4 p.m. Thursdays • Euchre night — 5:30-8 p.m. Thursdays The library is located at 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. For further information about any of these programs, call (574) 653-2011 during business hours.

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Terry Lee, executive director of the Fulton County Economic Development Corporation, presented the award to GIANT fm WROI. Lee noted vast improvements made to the business by owner Scott Huber and his team at the radio station. In his acceptance of the award, Huber noted he purchased the business 20 months ago and has been very appreciative of the support given to the station by the Fulton County community. He spoke of some of the many improvements to the building that houses the radio station, both on the inside and outside. Continued on page 13

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Ivy Tech sets enrollment events for June classes Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo will offer virtual and inperson enrollment opportunities throughout the month of May. During the events, prospective students will have the opportunity to complete their enrollment steps virtually and sign up for classes that start June 7. This week is an Express Enrollment event for the Kokomo service area, which includes Cass, Fulton, Howard, Miami and Tipton counties. Interested participants should visit IvyTech.edu/EEDay for their campus’s event dates and information along with a link to RSVP for appointments being scheduled between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. During the appointment, participants will receive assistance with assessment, meeting with an advisor and registering

for classes. “Along with the virtual Express Enrollment events, our ofﬁce in the main building of the Kokomo campus is open to complete enrollment in person as well,” said Derry Ebert, vice chancellor for enrollment services. “And if you can’t register for the May 5-6 openings, individual appointments can be scheduled throughout the month of May by emailing Kokomo-enrollment@ivytech.edu.” This June, Ivy Tech will offer a wide range of programs including health care, IT, manufacturing and more. There are also short-term certiﬁcate options entirely online and available for free through the Workforce Ready Grant, thanks to the State of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program. Ivy Tech offers a high-value edu-

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its that easily transfer to fouryear universities, or an associate degree that guarantees their admission to schools throughout Indiana. Hundreds of classes start June 7 and are available in multiple formats, including through

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723 92/817((56 ³ Fulton County Retired Teachers Association held its ﬂrst meeting of 2021 Thursday, April 29. During the meeting, Cheryl Downs, community service chairperson, presented Rochester Mayor Ted Tenton and RSVP Director Ann King with a replica check in the amount of $42,170.52, the worth of 1,708 volunteer hours turned in by the group÷s members in 2020. Pictured are some of the top volunteers. In the front row, from left, are Cheryl Downs (41 volunteer hours) and Kay Horn (385.5). In the back row are Ilene Howard (210), Rosemary Clemans (49), Cheri Meiser (36) and Jeri Good (362). Other volunteers not attending included Charolotte Miller (187), Barb Absi (110), Linda Wade (210.5) and Betty Martens (70). Special achievement awards went to Good, Horn, Wade and Howard. Photo provided.

Fulton County Continued from page 12 The morning’s second award was given to Dilly’s Restaurant and Bar in Akron, which received the chamber’s Emerging Business of the Year Award. Other nominees included Mike’s Trash and Roof King. Presenter Jackie Whetstone of Odell Lumber and Supply accepted the award on behalf of Dilly’s, who did not have anyone present at the ceremony. This year’s Business Professional of the Year Award was given to Brett Lukens of the Dam Landing and Ghost Gourmet. Lukens was given the nod over fellow nominee Dr. Caitlin Rich, owner of Rochester Dental Center and Flirt Boutique. In his

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acceptance, Lukens spoke of his humble beginnings in Rochester a decade ago as a bartender who struggled on his ﬁrst day to make even basic drinks to a successful business owner and Fulton County community member. Finally, the prestigious and always highly anticipated Fulton County Community Service Award was given to Virga Smith. The award was presented to her by Mart Smith, whose introduction speech can be found elsewhere in this paper. The award has been presented annually since 1967 and is presented “as more than a one-year look back,” but rather to someone for their continued service to Fulton County.

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)8785( 1856(6 ³ Rochester Rotary Club has been awarding nursing scholarships to area students for more than 30 years. Pictured are the scholarship winners for this 2021: Hannah Engstrand, Tippecanoe Valley High School, and Kiele Wilson, Caston High School. They are seen with Rochester Rotary Club President Bernie Junge. Each student was awarded $750. Rochester Rotary Club meets for breakfast at 7 p.m. each Tuesday in the Arlington Room at Jarrety÷s Place, 701 Main St., Rochester. Anyone interested in learning more about Rotary or in becoming a member is invited to attend any meeting. The club also can be found on Facebook by searching for Rochester Rotary Club District 6540. Photo provided.

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Brood X cicadas will begin to emerge within the next few weeks. Remain calm. This fascinating phenomenon is normal. And even though cicadas look gruesome, will be loud and plentiful and can damage some young trees, they are essentially harmless. Currently, there are 12 different broods of 17-year periodical cicadas consisting of three different species. Each brood is designated by a Roman numeral. This is the year of Brood X. Brood X covers 15 states. Indiana is also home to two annual cicada species that emerge May through August and peak in July. Brood X nymphs will emerge when the soil temperatures about 8 inches underground reach 65 degrees. A warm rain will often proceed large-scale emergence. “It’s thought that by emerging in such large numbers, they overwhelm would-be predators to ensure that enough of them will live long enough to reproduce and perpetuate the brood,” said Megan Abraham, director of the DNR Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology. Male cicadas make the noise most often associated with cicadas by using a special organ called a tymbal. The purpose of the large choruses you hear is to attract females. While cicadas can damage smaller-diameter branches of many species of trees and shrubs, treatment is not warranted in most cases. If you have a small number of newly planted trees, they can be protected by covering them with netting. More information is at extension.entm.purdue. edu/publications/E-47/E-47.html. You can be a citizen scientist and report cicada emergence by downloading “Cicada Safari” on your mobile device. With the Brood X emergence, you will eventually see cicada killer wasps, which are 2-inch-long predators of cicadas. Like their scary-looking and loud prey, these beastly looking winged creatures are nothing to be alarmed about, despite their horror-movie looks. Some people may warn you, particularly via social media, these large wasps are murder hornets, the large insects that showed up on the northwest coast last summer. They’re not. Because of climate differences, there is

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PUBLIC AUCTIONS In light of coronavirus precautions, we encourage our readers to check auctioneers’ websites for sale status updates. At press time, the following were scheduled: Reed Estate Auction 6 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at 192 S. SR 14, Akron (from downtown, ½ mile east to turnoff for SR 14; then north 1 mile). Country home on 1.4 acres, vehicles, tools, household goods. Metzger Property Svcs. Carolyn Johnson Estate Auction 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at 414 Sweetgum Road, Rochester. Manitou Realty & Auction City of Rochester Surplus Auction 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at City Hall, 320 Main St. Vehicles, ofﬁce equipment, tools, 40 bicycles. Manitou Realty & Auction

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Alzheimer’s Association hosting two virtual programs The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter will host a dementia conversations program at noon Friday, May 14. Attendees will learn about three of the most difficult conversations families face after a dementia diagnosis — conversations about doctor visits, driving and legal and financial planning. The program will feature tips from experts as well as stories from Hoosier families about how they navigated these topics during their own journey with dementia. “For many people who are affected by dementia, hearing from others who are going through the same journey helps them to feel less alone,” said Stephanie Laskey, Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter program director. “This program is a great opportunity to learn about what works – and what doesn’t – from those who have experienced these difficult conversations firsthand.” Additionally, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, there will be a

program designed speciﬁcally for residents of independent living communities and their loved ones. Attendees will learn about dementia risk factors, the stages of the disease, the latest research and treatments that can help alleviate some of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia. “Independent living communities offer a number of beneﬁts that help reduce the risk of cognitive decline, such as social interaction and activities that encourage regular exercise, but it is important that residents have an understanding of Alzheimer’s and dementia and the resources available to them if they do start to show signs and symptoms of the disease,” continued Laskey. Registration for these special programs is free. For more information, go to www.alz. org/Indiana/helping_you and click on “join a virtual education program” or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at (800) 272-3900.

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May happenings at Akron Carnegie Public Library The library’s Adult Readers’ Book Club meets downstairs in the meeting room at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 6. Call the library for more information on how to get involved with this group. Every Wednesday, preschool story hour meets at 10 a.m. The spring theme is “Transportation: Getting from here to there.” This program is for ages 3-5. The ﬁnal spring session will end Wednesday, May 12. Children will connect in stories, songs and crafts relating to transportation. Social distancing is required for those attending. If you have questions, call the library for more information. Dust off your boots and kick up your heels as you learn steps and the beginning basics of line dancing beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday,

May 14 Sign-up is required and space is limited. Call today to reserve your spot for this familyfriendly activity. The Chain Gang meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, for those who enjoy crocheting, knitting, sewing or needlepoint. Bring your materials with you and work alongside others who enjoy this hobby. Each participant will have their own table and social distancing practices apply. This month’s Adult Crafty Corner program features succulent book planters at either 4 or 6 p.m. Thursday, May 27. Beautiful succulents will be provided along with books to use. If you have a book that you prefer, stop in the library for information on getting your book ready for our night. Inquire

at the library for the cost of this activity. Social distancing practices will be in effect and sign-up is required. Call the library to reserve your spot. The library will be closed Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day. On display for the month of May is a lovely collection of paintings done by local artist Beverly Cowell. Stop in and see this beautiful display soon. The library is located at 205 E. Rochester St., Akron. For further information or to register for any of these programs, call (574) 8934113. Information about the library can e found online at www.akron. lib.in.us, www.facebook.com/AkronPL or www.instagram.com/akroncarnegiepl.

Local communities receive Community Crossing matching funds Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness recently announced 218 Indiana cities, towns and counties received a combined $100.2 million in state matching funds for local road projects through Community Crossings, a component of the Governor’s Next Level Roads program. Local entities receiving a share of the grant money included: Akron — $55,884.13 Cass County — $1,000,000 Fulton County — $1,000,000 Logansport — $93,513 Marshall County —$1,000,000 Winamac — $126,225 “Superior transportation infrastructure — from interstates to local roads and everything connecting in between — make our communities safer, attractive places to do business and create jobs,” Holcomb said. “Thriving communities, in turn, provide exceptional places for Hoosiers to call home and raise families. With that

in mind, I’m so pleased to invest and partner with local leaders to deliver on high-priority projects that keep Indiana moving forward.” The Community Crossings initiative has provided more than $931 million in state matching funds for local construction projects since 2016. Communities submitted applications for funding during a highly competitive call for projects held in January. Applications were evaluated based on need and current conditions and impacts to safety and economic development. Funding for Community Crossings comes from the state’s local road and bridge matching grant fund. “Community Crossings is a major asset to Indiana cities, towns and counties as they build and modernize local roads and bridges,” McGuinness said. “The state’s funding partnership allows local partners to tackle larger scale project more quickly than would otherwise be possible, maximize their resources to complete more projects and achieve the best possible value for

Hoosiers.” To qualify for funding, local governments must provide local matching funds, 50 percent for larger communities or 25 percent for smaller communities, from a funding source approved for road and bridge construction. They must also submit an INDOT-approved asset management plan for maintaining existing roads and bridges. State law requires annually 50 percent of the available matching funds be awarded to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer. State lawmakers identiﬁed long-term funding for Community Crossings as part of House Enrolled Act 1002, passed by the legislature and signed into law by Holcomb in April 2017. The list of all communities receiving matching funds in the 2021 winter/spring call for projects is online at www.in.gov/indot/communitycrossings. The next call for projects in Community Crossings will open in July 2021.

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On My Way Pre-K applications now available Indiana’s Ofﬁce of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is now accepting applications from families statewide who may be eligible for grants for their children to receive free, high-quality, pre-kindergarten education through the On My Way Pre-K program for the 2021-22 school year. Information about the program and the link to apply can be found at OnMyWayPreK.org. For the 2021-22 school year, a child is eligible for an On My Way Pre-K voucher if they will be 4 years old by Aug. 1, 2021, and plan to start kindergarten in the 2022-23 school year. An eligible child must live in a household with income below 127% of the federal poverty level and have parents or guardians who are working, going to school, attending job training or searching for employment. A limited number of vouchers will be available for children who will be 4 years old by Aug. 1, 2021, live in a household with income up to 185% of the federal poverty level, and have: • A parent/guardian who is working, attending job training or an educational program, looking for employment or • A parent/guardian who receives Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income beneﬁts. For the second year, an easy-touse, online application called “Early Ed Connect” will serve as the ap-

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In recognition of Earth Day, the Indiana Conservation Partnership announced its 2020 soil health and water quality accomplishments. The ICP works with Hoosier landowners to provide technical or financial assistance for the implementation of conservation projects. In 2020, landowners supported by the ICP installed more than 32,000 new conservation practices — a new state record. “Soil is one of our world’s most crucial natural resources. We must do everything we can to keep our waterways clean and our soils healthy,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, secretary of agriculture for of Indiana. “It is amazing to see all the work these organizations do and the amount of sediment reduced by these programs. Hoosier landowners are truly going above and beyond to set new state records and enhance our environment.” The Indiana Conservation Partnership report showed landowners helped prevent more than one million tons of sediment, 2.2 million pounds of nitrogen and 1.1 million pounds of phosphorus from entering Indiana waterways. That equates to enough phosphorus to fill more than five 50-foot train cars, enough nitrogen to fill more than 11 50-foot train cars and almost 11,000 50-foot train cars worth of sediment. Cover crops were planted on 232,000 acres with ICP assistance, which sequestered almost 148,000 tons of carbon from the atmosphere, equal to the emissions of more than 28,900 cars. “Even with all of the challenges we have faced this year, our conservation family pulled together and fulfilled our mission of exemplary conservation service to Indiana’s farmers and forest stewards,” said Indiana Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Jerry Raynor. “The work we accomplished this year

is a direct result of our dedicated staff, their commitment to our natural resources and the support they provide our landowners. The Indiana Conservation Partnership has worked together to meet new challenges, making sure that Indiana continues to be one of the top states for conservation.” Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler said partnerships are key to Indiana’s success. “Indiana is leading the charge in soil conservation thanks to the critical participation of farmers and landowners alongside these groups who share the common goal of promoting conservation,” Kettler said. “The Indiana Conservation Partnership’s work is helping reduce runoff and enrich our soils with nutrients to safeguard our state’s most essential natural resource and ensure our state’s agricultural land remains productive for many generations to come.” The ICP is made up of public and non-proﬁt groups, along with landowners, that work together for the betterment of soil health and water quality. ICP organizations include, Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, IDEM, Indiana DNR, ISDA, Indiana State Soil Conservation Board, Purdue Extension, USDAFSA and USDA-NRCS. The Indiana Conservation Partnership is a crucial part of Indiana’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy, this illustrates the continued success and challenges of conservation and serves as a tool to help set watershed priorities and reduction targets, manage conservation resources and to further stakeholder involvement across Indiana. To ﬁnd more information on soil and water conservation in Indiana, soil and carbon sequestration, soil conservation trends, Indiana’s work in the three water basins or partnership between other states in the full report, visit isda.in.gov.

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414 Sweetgum Rd. • Rochester, IN 46975 Auctioneer’s Note: The items in the auction are very clean and well maintained. Furniture is of excellent quality. Tile top kitchen table & 4 chairs; dining room table & 6 chairs; fern stand; wooden accent tables; hutch with glass doors; hunters table; large round mirror; walnut oval accent table; very ornate mirror; 2 bar stools; 3 brown or tan recliners; entertainment center; RCA flat screen TV; 2 electric fi eplaces; round oak coffee table; corner cupboard with glass doors; kneehole desk; 1 double bed and 1 queen bed with head and foot boards; dressers; small bedside tables; floor and table lamps; wicker trunk; framed pictures. Kenmore electric dryer; Frigidaire refrigerator; HP monitor/router; RCA 5 disc changer; bed linens; luggage; roaster; Pieces of Lofton china; hand painted Nippon; misc. cup & saucer sets; pressed glass pieces; decorative bird houses; Danbury Mint “Boys Will Be Boys” collectible plates; TY Beanie Babies; set of four National Wildlife dishes;TV trays; Shark vac; small slot machine; ammo box; rustic barn wood bench; area rug; water feature; 6 sided picnic table; lawn ornaments; bird feeders. Grasshopper 1212 zero turn mower; Large Shop Vac; large Brinkman gas grill; CharBroil grill; ext. cord; shepherd’s hook; wooden pulley; hay hook; old metal handled dust pan; lead ladler; cross cut saw; canning jars; picnic basket; 2 collapsible wheel chairs; Lynx electric scooter, “as is”; exercise bike; small appliances; Olympus 35mm camera; stepstool; ladder; 2 wooden storage cabinets. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Statements made at auction take precedence over written material. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after it is sold. All sales are final and all items are purchased in “as is” condition. PAYMENT: Cash, check or credit card with a 3% convenience fee.

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LITTLE LAMBS • POSITIONS AVAILABLE

We’re looking for enthusiastic, passionate, faith and child driven individuals to join our team as a cook, two’s and one’s teachers. Potential duties include faith based lesson planning (support provided), serving meals and nurturing our kiddos. Our mission is to encourage development physically, social/emotionally, cognitively and spiritually fulfilling connections to themselves, others and Christ. CDA/Degree in related field preferred. Benefits include competitive pay, childcare discount potential, meals served, and scholarship opportunities. Please let us know if you’re interested in this rewarding opportunity by contacting Erin @ littlelambsoffc@yahoo.com or 574-224-5262.

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Grace church is also seeking a Minister of Visitation. The position is best fit for a compassionate individual who enjoys local travel. The job duties include coordinating and making in home visits to home bound members of Grace church, as well as making hospital and care facility visits. The schedule will fluctuate weekly but an average of 5 hours per week will be required. A full background check will be conducted prior to any hiring decisions being made. If you are interested, please email your resume to office@ rochestergraceumc.org or mail to the address below ow Staff Parish Relations Committee Attn: Alex Berlin Grace United Methodist Church 201 W. 7th St. Rochester, IN 46975

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Manitou Training Center has a part time opening for a DSP (Direct Support Staff) working with individuals with developemntal disabilities. High school diploma/GED/valid driver’s license required. No experience necessary, training is provided. Apply at 1690 E. Lucas St., Rochester, IN

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ALFALFA HAY - 100 very nice 5th cutting, 70 lb. small bales. $10.00 a bale. Call 574-518-6384. FOR SALE: Small square bales alfalfa grass mix, 1st cutting, 2020 hay. Call 574-223-9889. FISH FOR STOCKING: Most varieties pond lakes. Laggis’ Fish Farm, 269-628-2056 days, 269-624-6215 evenings.

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COUCH & LOVESEAT FOR SALE. First $100 for both. Call 574-223-2904.

JOB OPENINGS Rochester Grace United Methodist Church is seeking an individual for our Church Coordinator position. Qualiﬁed applicants must possess the ability to perform responsibilities involving independent judgement, initiative, and administrative oversight. Candidates must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to maintain conﬁdentiality, integrity, and discretion when working with church members is a must. Knowledge and experience with various computer programs is required. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred. The position is part-time, 30 hours per week required.

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$127+(5 =27: ³ Zebra of the Week for April 19-23 was Elena Bode. She was nominated two weeks in a row by teacher Terry Screeton. ”She was very helpful when I was absent in explaining some difﬂcult problems to her fellow classmates,‘ Screeton said. ”She continues to impress in a very quiet and effective manner!‘ Photo provided.

Caston Elementary will offer a free Comet STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) Camp the week of June 7-11. Students will meet from 8:30 a.m. to noon to participate in three different activities each day. These activities will include science experiments, building a robot and art projects. School breakfast and lunch will be available for all STEAM campers. Transportation availability will be based on responses from the registration forms. If you would like your child to participate in the week-long

camp, a registration form can be found on the Caston School Corporation’s Facebook page. Complete and return the information needed on the form. The first 60 students to turn in a form will be able to attend the camp. To attend, the student must be entering first through sixth grade next school year and be part of the Caston School Corporation. Forms will be accepted until Friday, May 21, or until the 60 camp spots are filled. If you have any questions about the camp, contact the Caston Elementary School office at (574) 598-8000.

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(BPT) - The pandemic changed travel habits considerably and forced everyone to reconsider how they get around safely. For example, the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index found that threequarters of Americans don’t feel comfortable taking public transportation because of the coronavirus pandemic, leading more people to get behind the wheel. This increase in drivers is having an impact on car-buying decisions: Data showed that 44% of Americans have already considered a new vehicle purchase. Many are likely to be ﬁrst-time car buyers, too, as over half of Gen Z and millennials are thinking about a new vehicle purchase. In addition to the usual considerations when buying a vehicle - cost, performance, safety and reliability - the events of 2020 have raised new questions. After a year of signiﬁcant change, here are four things to consider when buying a new vehicle. Your Vehicle Is Just As Much About Comfort As It Is Mobility People are spending more time in the car, even when they’re not going places - waiting in parking lots for grocery orders, lining up at drive-thrus or even taking a conference call when home gets a little too noisy. So a vehicle’s interior should be a nice place to spend your time. The good news is that there are plenty of standard features and affordable options to make that possible. The Gauge Index found that

Americans consider everything from Bluetooth connectivity (62%) and in-dash navigation (57%), to remote and keyless start tech (56%) as important factors when choosing their vehicles. Self-healing tire technology was also rated as an important feature by 56% of Americans - a useful feature at any time, and crucial when one may not want to come into close contact with others for an emergency tire change. Is It Finally Time To Plug In? With increased range, lower prices and expansions in charging infrastructure, electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly becoming a choice for drivers, with 62% of Americans likely to consider an EV. Deciding if it’s time to go electric means considering a few important factors. The first is range: What do you anticipate to be your regular mileage between charges? The average range of today’s electric vehicles should be more than enough for daily commuting, errands and even the occasional afternoon road trip. Then, make sure you have access to charging infrastructure at home and at your frequent destinations. And calculate the true financial benefit, taking into account rebates, credits and a newfound freedom from the petrol pump. Take Time To Kick The Tires. When buying a new vehicle, check the tires it comes with to ensure they’re best suited for the weather conditions where you live. This is especially important when driving regularly in inclem-

ent weather where an all-weather tire like the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 can save you money down the road. Less than half (47%) of Americans can accurately identify the difference between all-weather and allseason tires, so here’s the cheat sheet: All-weather tires manage rain and snow while also delivering year-round performance; all-season tires prioritize comfort and fuel economy over ice and snow traction. If you’re switching to electric, your tire choice could impact your ride comfort, mileage and road noise. These are already important for a regular vehicle but for an EV, where range is key and there’s just the quiet hum of the electric motor, you’ll want to pay extra attention to these features on your tires. Looking Ahead, Post-Pandemic. With restrictions easing in 2021, it’s important to ask if your vehicle needs now will be the same in six to 12 months’ time. That’s because a vehicle purchase isn’t just for a few months; it’s a lengthy investment that brings insurance, registration and maintenance responsibilities. If a new vehicle purchase only serves your needs now, it may be worth managing with what you have for a few more months. The past year has been one of change and upheaval. So if that means it’s time for a new set of wheels, these questions will help you not only choose the vehicle you need, but the driving experience you want, for the years ahead.

USDA offers new forest management incentive for Conservation Reserve Program U.S. Department of Agriculture is making available $12 million for use in making payments to forest landowners with land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program in exchange for their implementing healthy forest management practices. Existing CRP participants can now sign up for the Forest Management Incentive, which provides ﬁnancial incentives to landowners with land in CRP to encourage proper tree thinning and other practices. “We are offering CRP landowners an opportunity to use forestry practices for a more targeted approach to improve forest health and wildlife habitat on their land,” said Richard Fordyce, administrator for USDA’s Farm Service Agency. “The Forest Man-

agement Incentive enables landowners to maximize the conservation outcomes on their land, such as supporting wildlife, conserving soil and improving water quality.” Right now, less than 10% of land currently enrolled in CRP is dedicated to forestland. But, these nearly 2 million acres of CRP forestland, if properly managed, can have enormous beneﬁts for natural resources by reducing soil erosion, protecting water quality, increasing water quantity and diversifying local farm operations and rural economies. Only landowners and agricultural producers with active CRP contracts involving forest cover can enroll. However, this does not include active CRP contracts that expire within two years. Existing CRP participants interested

in tree thinning and prescribed burning must comply with the standards and speciﬁcations established in their CRP contract. CRP participants will receive the incentive payment once tree thinning and/or other authorized forest management practices are completed. The incentive payment is the lower of: • The actual cost of completing the practice; or • 75% of the payment rate offered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service if the practice is offered through NRCS conservation programs. CRP signup began Jan. 19. FSA will announce deadline later this year. Interested producers should contact their local FSA county ofﬁce.

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Fulton County Sheriff’s Office recently partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the 20th nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back. The FCSO collects unused and unwanted prescription drugs for both liquid and pill medications. Vaping pens without batteries and vaping cartridges are also being accepted. The office collects these items 24/7 in a drop box it their lobby. The drop box was provided by a grant from Drug Free Fulton County. The usual methods many Americans have of disposing of unused medicines, such as flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, pose potential safety and health hazards. Also, a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends. FCSO recently submitted 15 boxes of collected medication, weighing 355.8 pounds, to the DEA for disposal. This is approximately six months of collections from the citizens of Fulton County. If you have a large amount of medication to drop off, the FCSO asks you contact Det./Sgt. Travis Heishman prior to doing so. Questions about the program can be emailed to Heishman at t.heishman@co.fulton. in.us.

Burket Educational Center graduation Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announced the graduation celebration for Burket Educational Center’s class of 2021 will be at 10 a.m. May 20. The graduation for students of Burket Educational Center will be held in Burket’s historic gymnasium.