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6WDII :ULWHU Sometimes you find out really interesting details when you least expect them.

Rewind to Feb. 5. Tippecanoe Valley’s girls basketball season had just ended, and with it, the outstanding prep career of Sidney Wagner. Valley was emerging from the lockerroom following a one-point overtime loss.

As the proceedings wrapped up, my conversation shifted to head coach Chris Kindig. As we walked out of the Hardwood Teepee, he offered along the lines of, “Did you ask her about her motocross career? She’s quite the rider.”

Wagner’s family owns and runs Red Bud, which for anyone growing up in northern Indiana, even if you don’t like dirt track racing or motocross, you at least likely have heard the TV and radio commercials.

“My whole family, this is their thing,” Wagner said. “My dad, my uncle, they’ve been riding since they were kids and I came up riding, too. My mom’s side of the family, they own Red Bud. So, like, I was always up there and that’s where it started. When I was three, we had a track in the backyard and that’s when I started to ride a lot. The rule is

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08/7, 7$/(17(' ³ Sidney Wagner isn÷tready to totally give up motocross despite signing on to play college basketball at Trine University. Photo provided by Angie Wagner. you have to be four to start your first race. As soon as I turned four, I started racing.

“I raced with the boys, I didn’t race with the girls, so I was expected to go out there and do good,” said Wagner with that drip of swagger in her voice. “I was the one who beat all the boys. Also, I went to nationals three times. Down in Tennessee, I finished third once, which put me third in the country for girls. Everyone local knows what you do and who you are, so it was kind of a thing.”

So as her riding career grew, complete with sponsorships and a viral video of her clearing the triple jump on an 85CC at Red Bud, Wagner was well on her way.

But she also was becoming a star in basketball, and was forming a lifelong bond with Sophie Bussard, who was ready to pass the torch to

Wagner as the next alpha in the Valley program.

“That’s one of the reasons why I faded out of it, there’s no future in girls motocross,” Wagner dished.

“Even if I went pro in it, there’s no money. I don’t know if I had the speed, even if I trained, to run with the guys, but no girl has ever done that. That’s a big reason why I quit. Riding isn’t going to get you into college. It won’t make you any money. So going into high school, I had to focus and decide on what was going to be my next step.”

While Wagner still rides in the backyard and the family is still heavily involved with motocross, Sid decided basketball was the route to the next stop on the tour.

So earlier this year Wagner announced she signed with Trine University to continue her basketball and academic careers. While

the WNBA is also about as remote an option as getting into men’s motocross, having basketball as a jumpoff to a good education is her current gear shift.

But is her racing suit being hung up for good?

“Oh heck no!,” she emphatically stated. “(Trine) haven’t told me no, or yes, we never really talked about it. I told them. If I’m busy, I won’t be able to ride. I’m scared if I wreck or something then I could hurt myself and then I’ve got bigger problems. But they never said no.

“With me, I don’t want to give it up, Before high school, I rode all the time and it was my passion. It just came down to high school ball and that was what I chose to focus on. Once I get out of college, I’ll still ride, just probably not like I used to.”

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Hare raising hobbyist helps the 4-H communities %\ 75$&(< 58&.0$1 )HDWXUH :ULWHU Gene Shoff, Rochester, was born at home, on a leap year, in Grovertown. He was the ninth of 12 siblings and his family later moved to Plymouth and lived on a horse and pony farm where Shoff learned a great deal about ponies, horses and rabbits.

“Dad had the kids break the horses in and ride them. We trained them from the ground up,” he said. Shoff estimated he’s trained more than 2,000 horses over the years. He also participated in the rodeo from the age of 21 to 32 and rightfully earned the nickname “Cowboy.”

Horses weren’t his first love though — rabbits were.

“Thirty-five years ago, I went to a show and bought a girl rabbit and a boy rabbit from two different people and they multiplied,” he said of his humble rabbit beginnings.

Those two rabbits have turned into a hare raising hobby Shoff is proud to call his own.

All of his rabbits have pedigrees and he estimated he has shown more than 50 breeds including palominos, New Zealand, Californians, Dutch Belgian and more.

Currently Shoff’s rabbit habitat is home to around 39 mini

lops. His 35-plus year hobby has provided local and surrounding county 4-H kids the opportunity to raise and show rabbits at both county and state fairs.

All of Shoff’s rabbits have names and he keeps a book with the rabbit’s family tree and pedigrees. He even hand makes each rabbit’s cage.

“I only breed them twice a year, (which increases their life span), even though they can have up to six litters per year,” he said.

The gestation period is 30 days and the litters range from as few as five, up to as many as 20. The biggest litter Shoff has ever had was 11.

He typically breeds them at the first of the year and again in the fall. They reach adulthood at six months old and his longest living rabbit was 10 years, 10 months and 10 days old when it passed.

As a breeder, he gets to see multiple generations of people come to him for his rabbits.

Grandma bought a rabbit from him as a child and when her daughter was ready to show 4-H rabbits, she took her to Shoff.

Shoff shared a comment from a customer, “She didn’t know what she was going to do for 4-H when she was nine years old, but you talked to her, explained the rabbits and got her started. The

young lady showed rabbits for many years and she later became a 4-H leader.

“I enjoy going to the 4-H shows. I love being a part of the joy the kids get to experience through the rabbits. A girl in 4-H from Elkhart County bought rabbits from me for ten years in a row, and whenever she’d win, she’d send me the newspaper clipping.”

Shoff also enjoys his flock of 18 chickens. He once had a rooster that used to hitch a ride on the horse’s back.

His neighbor has dubbed him the Pied Piper, due to the way his flock follows him around the property.

Shoff’s love of animals is evident. If you’d like to be part of his hare raising experience or know of a 4-H participant looking for a rabbit source, he can be reached at (574) 223-5020.

+$5( 5$,6(5 ³ Gene Shoff raises pedigree rabbits at Windy Acres Rabbitry. Photo by Tracey Ruckman.

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Anyone in need of emergency food assistance in Rochester and the surrounding area is welcome to attend.

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Singles dances Good neighbors: To the neighbor who wanted to know about singles dances, there are dances the second and fourth Sunday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 49 in Fort Wayne.

They hold singles dances and it is usually crowded.

Transfer VHS to DVD To the good neighbor looking for VHS transfers to DVD, please call (574) 202-0097. I can transfer VHS and some camcorder video to DVD or digital files for you.

Seeking church Good neighbors: Our church would love to have you visit. Our website is brbcmichiana.com.

We are located in Osceola at the Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship church building. Our Pastor Kevin James can be reached at brbcmichiana@gmail.com.

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To my neighbor seeking a church helping families stay together, my husband and I have benefited from articles on jw.org, particularly in the “Marriage and Family” section. The articles are Biblebased and they helped us learn how to apply Bible principles which really improved our relationship.

There is also helpful content for parents, children and teenagers on the website. I hope it benefits your family as much as it did ours.

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Patio set/peddle tractor — Would anyone have a patio set they no longer need or want in great shape? Also looking for a peddle tractor for my 2-year-old who loves tractors. Call (574) 6423914, ext. 2.

Cake baker — Does anyone know of a personal cake baker or bakery within a 30-mile radius of Bristol that could make a “Fortnite” themed birthday cake for my grandson’s 13th birthday? If so, please call (574) 848-5388.

Magazines — Do you have past Indiana Game & Fish magazines you would be willing to share with a 13-year-old? Also, does someone have any Flea Market Style or Cottage Style magazines to share? Would prefer the Nappanee, Wakarusa or Warsaw area. Call (574) 773-0310.

Lavender starts/mulberries — I am looking to get some lavender starts to transplant. I am also looking for places to pick mulberries near the Warsaw area. Please contact me at (574) 549-2077.

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Wheelchair — Does anyone have a used wheelchair for our father-in-law? Call (574) 2234437.

Castor chair — Do you have a sturdy castor chair you no longer use? I’m in need of one. Call (574) 214-6731.

Playhouses/cockatiel — Does any good neighbor have outdoor plastic playhouses for kids they are no longer using? Sun-faded is fine. I am also looking for a handfed baby cockatiel. Color or sex is not important. (Just looking for a small pet.)

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Easy lawn care With the outdoor season upon us, there are a few simple ways to help your lawn stay lush and green and become the pride and joy of your neighborhood. You can start by giving your lawn a good raking to create a de-thatching effect and “wake up” the lawn for the season.

Fertilizing Cutting the grass removes nutrients that need to be replaced to achieve healthy growth. From the beginning of spring, you should fertilize the lawn every four or five weeks. Nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous are important ingredients for a healthy lawn. Application amounts and instructions are available on most fertilizer packaging.

• In early spring, start the new season by using crabgrass preventer.

• In late spring, apply weed-nfeed that will kill weeds and help your lawn grow.

• By mid-summer or any time apply lawn food for a stronger, healthy and greener lawn.

• In early fall, apply winterized fertilizer to provide additional nutrients.

Watering How often you need to water your lawn depends on temperature and humidity. When a lawn needs water, the grass will begin to take

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on a blue-gray tint, and the older grass blades will begin to curl up and wilt. New lawns should be watered once a day so seeds can germinate and a solid root system can form.

Cutting Regular cutting of the lawn is important because it thickens the grass. Cutting it little and often is better than all in one go. Switch directions and patterns so the grass blades aren’t pressed in the same direction each time. In the middle of summer, you might want to keep

the grass a little longer to withstand heat.

With persistence, you can win the battle against weeds using the right tools, herbicides or weed-nfeed products. Also, the grass roots need air in order to grow, therefore it is important to occasionally aerate your lawn to clear away dead roots and thatch to create more breathing space for the lower parts of the grass plus help stems grow better.

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Golf outing to support Caston athletic programs Registration is now open for the 2021 Caston athletics golf outing that will begin with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Pondview Golf Course in Star City.

Individuals and teams are invited to sign up for the event by visiting the Caston School Corporation’s Facebook page and clicking on the link to the event.

The team price is $200, which includes four players, cart, food, non-alcoholic drinks, goodie bags, hole prizes, games, door prizes and a meal following the outing. Indi-

vidual registrations are $50 and include the same amenities.

Payment can be made the day of the event or sent in advance to Caston Athletic Department, Attn.: Gina Hierlmeier, PO Box 128, Fulton, IN 46931. Make checks payable to: Caston Athletics.

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OBITUARIES Diana Sue Bays Diana Sue Bays, 71, Goshen, died Monday, June 28, 2021, at Goshen Hospital.

She was born July 2, 1949. On Aug. 13, 1966, she married Kenneth Bays, ',$1$ 68( %$<6 who survives.

She is also survived by her children, Kimberly Sweet, Goshen, Donna (Darlo) Antomori, Goshen, Mike Bays, Rochester, and Vickie Bays, Goshen; her brother, Charles (Joe Ann) Williams; her sister, Vida (Lou) Kreger; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Charles Williams.

Memorial service was held in Diana’s honor at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021, at New Life Church, 1101 Eisenhower Drive North, Goshen, with Pastor Chris Ballge officiating the ceremony.

Brinda Kay Bocook Brinda Kay Bocook, 66, Claypool, died Saturday, June 26, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.

She was born Oct. 15, 1954.

She is sur%5,1'$ .$< vived by her %2&22. son, Jack Bocook, Warsaw; siblings, Henry (Judy) Hughes, Rochester, Glen (Linda) Hughes, Mentone, Betty (Lowell) Collins, Winona Lake, and Linda (Neil) Evans, Silver Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Estill and Bessie (Marsillett) Hughes; siblings, Eula Hurd, Julie Hughes, Doris Conley, Elmer Hughes, Oliver B. Hughes, and Toby Hughes.

Pastor Frank Whitaker officiated the services. Interment followed in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Memorial donations may be made to Pentecostal Lighthouse Church, 125 Fawley St., Warsaw, 46580.

Lloyd Hurley Jr. Lloyd Hurley Jr., 68, Etna Green, died at 2:37 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2021, at his residence.

He was born April 13, 1953. On March 10, 1983, he married Wanda Adams, she survives.

He is also survived by his children, Keith Hurley, Mentone, Missy Hurley, Warsaw, Kellie Hurley, Etna Green, and Frankie Greer, Silver Lake; sonin-law David Gill, Etna Green; nine Grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and siblings Phyllis Hurley,

Freeburn, Ky., Sue Blankenship, Vansant, Va., Randell Keyser, Donaldson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Lena (Blankenship) //2<' Hurley; great+85/(< -5 granddaughter, Paisley; brothers Bobby Hurley, James Hurley, and Eddie Hurley; and sisters, Ruby Hurley and Opal Phillips.

The funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with Pastor Ken Cooke officiating.

The interment took place in the Etna Green Cemetery following the service.

Donations can be made in Junior’s memory to Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 South Meridian Street Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46204-3509.

Share a memory or send an online condolence at: www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Robert “Pete” A. Hurley, III R o b e r t “Pete” A. Hurley, III, 73, Greenwood, died at 5:47 a.m.

Friday, June 25, at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis.

52%(57 ´3(7(µ He was born +85/(< ,,, Feb. 4, 1948.

On Aug. 16, 1970, he married Nedra J. Hunter. She preceded him in death Aug. 22, 2009.

Survivors include his wife, Yvonna Smith Hurley, Greenwood; sons, Robert “PJ” Hurley, the IV (Andrea), Greenwood and Matthew Hurley (Jessica), Macy; brother, Tom Troutman (Joy), Rochester; Stepson, David Eidson (Mary Beth); and stepdaughters, Crystal Roy, Candy Smith, and Erin France (Kivia). He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Laura (Perry) Hurley, II; siblings, Joe Hurley, Cathy Chambers and Renee St. Clair and his second parents, Donald and Violet Troutman.

Services were Wednesday, June 30, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, 123 E. Main St., Kewanna.

THANK YOU The family of Harold Dittman would like to offer our thanks to all who said a prayer, made a phone call, sent flowers, sent a card, made a donation or furnished food.

To Pastor John, we will remember your message and your love for Harold.

To Community Presbyterian Church, we thank you for the lunch.

To Zimmerman Funeral Home and Darrin, thank you for your guidance.

God Bless All Of You Mary and Family

Burial with military rites were performed at Citizens IOOF Cemetery in Kewanna.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Kidney Foundation and/or James F. Talbott VFW Post 1121, P.O. Box 363, Kewanna, IN. 46939.

Marjorie Louise (Reed) Hyer Marjorie Louise (Reed) Hyer, 103, Aiken, S.C., died June 24, 2021, at her home.

She was born April 2, 1918.

In 1940 she married Floyd E. Hyer.

Her survi0$5-25,( vors include /28,6( +<(5 two daughters, Emily Hooker and husband Tom, Aiken, S.C., Anita Dibrell and husband Larry, Aiken, S.C.; seven grandchildren: Michael Hutchens, Denver, Colo., Amy Terry, Aiken, S.C., Nicole Shamblin, Morganton, Ga., Dawn Chapman, Gainesville, Ga., Yvette Bynum, Sumter, S.C., Phillip Dibrell, Fort Mill, S.C.; 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. at IOOF Cemetery, Rochester. Chaplain Todd Wilson will officiate. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com

Patricia Christine “Patty” Krenke Patricia Christine “Patty” Krenke 66, Wabash, died at 11:16 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

She was born April 14, 1955.

3$75,&,$ She is sur&+5,67,1( vived by two ´3$77<µ .5(1.( children, Chandesa Maurer, Silver Lake, and James “Jamie” (Tia) Wagner, Wabash; eight grandchildren; two great-grandsons; two brothers, Mike (Roberta) Williams, Akron, and Joe (Rebecca) Williams, Wabash; and her half brother, Randy (Sherry) Williams, Kokomo.

She was preceded in death by her parents, David Lawrence “Shorty” and Clara Christine (Fuller) Williams; brother, Randy Wagner; and sister, Susan Roth.

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Remnant Chapel, 1463 Middle St., Wabash, with Rev. Ralph Johnson and Rev. Mike Moore officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Mary Charlotte (Stayton) McGriff Mary Charlotte (Stayton) McGriff, 92, Plymouth, died July 1, 2021, at 9:23 p.m. at We Belong Senior Care, Plymouth.

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married Rob0&*5,)) ert S. McGriff, who preceded her in death Jan. 12, 1996.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara D. and Monty Peden, Roch-

ester, and Nancy G. and Rex McFarland, Argos; step-daughter, Cheryl and Ralph Eberhard, Lake Wales, Fla., five grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and several foster children.

She is preceded in death by her parents, David A. and Goldie G. (Personette) Stayton.; son, Jim McGriff; brothers, Lowell Stayton and Vernon Stayton; and sister, Virginia Wallace.

Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Santa Anna

Church, 20269 Nutmeg Road, Argos.

Funeral services will follow the visitation 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the church with Rev. Tim Lee. Burial will follow at the Jordan Baptist Cemetery, Argos.

Memorial contributions to: We Belong Senior Home, 300 Meadow Lane, Plymouth, IN 46563 or Santa Anna Church, 20269 Nutmeg Road, Argos, Indiana 46501.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

COUNTY REPORT Marriage Licenses

gansport. Minor child(ren).

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Fulton County Clerk of the Court:

The following petitions have been filed in Fulton County Circuit Court, Judge Gregory L. Heller presiding:

Court News Circuit Court

Coleman - Breidinger

Complaints

Leslie Kay Coleman, 36, Rochester, and Ryan Leon Breidinger, 45, Rochester

Chiphone Federal Credit Union v Daniel Desonia, Kewanna, $8,303.44 CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v Linda Waltz, Rochester, $6,681.72; Dustin A. Overmyer & Monika Cook, Rochester, $8,575.39 UNIFUND CCR, LLC v Karen Ponder, Rochester, $779.77Midland Credit Management v Amy Smith, Rochester, $5,953.71

Vance - Van Doren Dominique Leora-Kay Vance, Akron, and Trent Donivan Van Doren, 26, Akron

Buben - Bryant Trina Evelyn Buben, 62, Glendale, Ariz., and Todd Alan Bryant, 57, Glendale, Ariz.

Peterson - Scott Jerilyn Lee Peterson, 80, Rochester, and Paul E. Scott, 80, Rochester

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County Courts: Dobbins — Drew J. Dobbins, Rochester, and Taylor Dobbins, Wabash. Minor child(ren).

Grube — Patricia Lynn Grube, Rochester, and Paul Ray Grube, Rochester.

Cummins-Hill — Jennifer Cummins, Argos, and Tyler Hill, Rochester. Minor child(ren).

Powell — Britney D. Powell, Rochester, and Andrew A. Achey, Lo-

Superior Court The following petitions have been filed in Fulton County Superior Court Judge Arthur Christopher Lee presiding:

Complaints First National Bank of Omaha v Larry N. Isley, Rochester, $3,797.25LVNV Funding LLC v. Susan Penn, Kewanna, $2,232.44; Adam Richard, Rochester, $1,230.18; Richard Clark, JR., Kewanna, $727.61; Nicholas Gagnon, Akron, $1,099.16; Anthony Turnipseed, Rochester, $882.80Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC v Matthew Ethier, Rochester, $7,662.72

Traffic Violations The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County Courts: Child restraint system violation — Gabriella A. Warbington, $211

Letter to the editor Community provides assistance for Rochester summer PE class Dear Editor: I would like to thank the following groups for their donations of time and materials to complete the sidewalk for the handicapped swing at Riddle School. This will provide smiles and laughter for our wheelchair students.

Thank you, Trent O’Dell from O’Dell Lumber and Supply, Travis Heishman and family, Kathie Adams of the B&K Drive In, Jared Howard of the Community Project, Kari Lebo (Dan Copley) from Smith Farm Store, an anonymous donor and Cris Aldridge from the Shopping Guide News.

The summer physical education class would like to thank the following businesses for offering us the opportunity for new activities. The

Fulton County Wellness Center for letting us come and play walleyball, racquetball and attend a class. This helped to introduce them to new skills. Kevin Renie for helping instruct the kids at the driving range.

Tami Ringer for offering instruction at Ringer Outdoor Adventure.

Archery is another lifetime activity we introduced the kids to. Country Lanes for having us come and enjoy bowling. Kathie Adams from the B&K for treating the kids to a free root beer float on the last day.

Hope they all had fun learning about lifetime activities.

Sincerely, Charlee Schwenk Physical Education Teacher Riddle Elementary School

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0(0%(5 2) 7+( 0217+ ³ Fulton County Chamber of Commerce announced The Winning Edge in Rochester is the July Member of the Month. The award was presented Friday, July 2. Pictured in the front row from left, representing The Winning Edge, are Clay Scott, Kris Good, Cory Good, Craig Weidner, Lynn Miller and Nicole Greiner. In the back row are Kendra Chudzynski, chamber board member; Todd Zartman, chamber ambassador; and Jillian Smith, chamber executive director. Photo provided by the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce.

More room needed to tell Mentone’s story %\ 7,0 $6+/(< 6WDII :ULWHU Walking into the Mentone Historical Museum, it is clear a considerable amount of the town’s history is on display. But so much more of that history is not so visible.

For many years the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum on Oak Street in Mentone also had the original section designated for many items about the history of the town. But when interest increased in donating items, the board of directors voted Aug. 28, 2018, to rename the history of Mentone portion of the building the Mentone Historical Museum. It has a separate entrance from the Bell Museum too.

Clearly, more space is needed to properly display all of the donated items. A fund for maintenance and building has been set up through the Kosciusko County Community Foundation and a building committee exists. The committee is considering whether to tear down the existing historical museum and build a bigger one or add on to the existing building.

Linda Cochran, a member of the board of directors for the museum, noted originally the building that dates to the 1970s was designed for keeping Bell memorabilia. The first helicopter didn’t arrive until the late 1990s. Bell was the founder of the Bell Aircraft Corporation and was born in Mentone April 5, 1894.

But eventually because of the increasing interest in donating items and preserving the town’s history the board of directors wanted to remember that history. “It’s our way of keeping Mentone alive,” Cochran commented.

There are interesting displays to be found including a library table donated by the Tucker family that was built by John Morgan in 1928.

Etched on top of the table is the outline of the original plat of Mentone.

Tim Whetstone, another board member, said there was essentially nothing in Mentone except for a couple of houses before the railroad came through in the early 1880s.

Another display features War Mothers Unit 106, a group of women who contributed to the World War II effort by sewing, stitching and through other means. Also on display is some of the story of Russell Eber, a World War II veteran from Mentone who had a million dollar estate when he died. He was a woodworker who did his work for the trailer industry.

There are also binders containing genealogies of prominent local families as well as profiles of several people with compiled newspaper clippings, obituaries and more. Volunteers have donated their time to compile the information.

An old photo shows one of the first cars built in Mentone.

Another goal is to put on display the many school related items. Mentone had its own high school until

0(1721(·6 3$67 ³ Linda Cochran, left, and Tim Whetstone stand behind a table donated by the Tucker family that has an outline of the town÷s original plat. Photo by Tim Ashley. consolidation closed it in the early 1970s. “There is no place to put them (school items),” Cochran said.

In an attempt to draw more visitors to the museum, panels on the outside of the building by the entrance which are blank now would hopefully have photos put inside them.

Let’s study the Bible

All Things Work Together For Good Read Romans 8:22-30

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) For the believer there are three “groans” found in Romans 8:22-26: (1) all creation groans, verse 22; (2) the believer groans await%\ 5(9 521 ing Jesus 385.(< Christ’s coming, verse 23; and (3) the indwelling Holy Spirit groans as he intercedes for us, verse 26.

The Apostle Paul points out while Christians endure this suffering in hope we have the privilege of praying in the Holy Spirit.

Perhaps too much of our praying is

of the flesh — long, beautiful, “pious” prayers that glorify man and nauseate God (Isaiah 1:11-18). The Apostle Paul indicates the most spiritual prayer could be a wordless groan that comes from the heart! “A sighs too deep for words.” The Holy Spirit makes intercession for us, the father searches our hearts and knows what the Holy Spirit desires, and this he grants to us.

The Holy Spirit always prays in the will of God. What is the will of God? That believers might be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ (Romans:8:29). We can claim the promise of verse 28 because of the purpose of verse 29. Notice all the verbs in verse 30 are past tense: the believer has been called, has been justified, and has been glorified.

Why faint under the sufferings of this world when we have already been glorified? We simply wait for the revelation of this glory at the second coming of Jesus Christ. Yes, Jesus Christ is coming again.

A while back I read a story about a visiting pastor who attended a men’s breakfast in the middle of a rural farming area of the country.

The group had asked an old farmer,

decked out in bib overalls, to say grace for the morning breakfast.

“Lord, I hate buttermilk,” the farmer began. The visiting pastor opened one eye to glance at the farmer and wonder where this was going. The farmer loudly proclaimed, “Lord, I hate lard.”

Now the pastor was growing concerned. Without missing a beat, the farmer continued, “And Lord, you know I don’t much care for raw white flour.” The pastor once again opened an eye to glance around the room and saw he wasn’t the only one to feel uncomfortable.

Then the farmer added, “But Lord, when you mix them all together and bake them just right, I do love warm fresh biscuits. So Lord, when things come up that we don’t like, when life gets hard, when we don’t understand what you’re saying to us, help us to just relax and wait until you are done mixing.

It will probably be even better than biscuits. Amen.”

Stay strong my friends, because our life is being mixed with lots of things we don’t care for ... relax and wait until the mixing is done. Remember Romans 8:28.

Expanding the hours of the museum is another possibility, assuming enough volunteers are available to cover those hours. “We are run by volunteers; many of them are retired,” she said.

Whetstone is also currently working on refurbishing a Bell Model 48 helicopter. It is the only one known to still be in existence.

Both museums are open from 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays and by appointment.

The museums are located at 210 S.

Oak St. For more information, call (574) 353-7318.

If interested in donating to the community foundation fund, visit kcfoundation.org/donate and select the Mentone Historical Museum on the donation page. Checks can also be mailed to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, 102 E. Market Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580.

The museum is also enrolled in the Kroger Community Rewards Program at www.kroger.com.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS Deeds Auction 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at 8857 N. 100W, Macy (south of Deedsville: from Rochester, south 11 miles on US 31 to CR 900N; east 3¼ miles to CR 100W; then south ¼ mile). Estate of Lyle Deeds. Lester T. Miller & Assoc., auctioneers Online Personal Property Auction Online only: Auction opens June 30, ends July 8. Location: 259 S. 700 W. Winamac. Inspection day: Saturday, July 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For catalog, registration, bidding and terms go to olsonauction.hibid.com. For information call

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Real Estate And Personal Property 10 a.m., Saturday, July 24, at 7431 W. SR 25, Mentone. Estate of Richard Utter. Property located 3 miles east of Mentone or 9 miles southeast of Warsaw on SR 25. Three bedroom, two bath home in woods; 24x50 building, 20x30 building on 24 acres. Ball Auction & Realty, Inc. Auctioneer Daryl Ball Swihart Estate Auction 10 a.m., Saturday, July 24, Macy.

Backhoe, tractor, tools, antiques, glassware, antique tools, safes, primitives.

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4-H FAIR

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Fulton County 4-H Fair preparing for busy week %\ .(,7+ .1(33 $VVRFLDWH (GLWRU The Fulton County 4-H Fair is back! Actually, unlike many county fairs, the Fulton County version never completely left.

Due to COVID restrictions, the 2020 version was much different than in years past and hopefully something that will never need to be duplicated. Last year’s iteration was primarily limited to exhibits and only open to 4-H families and volunteers.

This year’s fair will return to the Fulton County Fairgrounds July 10-17. There will be a variety of entertainment, food vendors, activities and, of course, 4-Hers and their animals and projects.

Featured activities through

the week include the annual 4-H queen contest, which will be held at Rochester High School at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 10; a vesper service at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 11; tractor pull in the amphitheater at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 13; Farmer Olympics in the amphitheater at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 14; Extreme Mud Bog and Tough Truck in the amphitheater at 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 15; an antique tractor pull in the amphitheater at 6 p.m. Friday, July 16; and the popular demolition derby in the amphitheater to conclude the week at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 17.

Of course, there are many other activities taking place throughout the week for fair fans of all ages. Daily parking is $2 after 4 p.m. Weekly parking passes are available for $10. Parking

is free Tuesday, thanks to RTC Communications. On Wednesday and Friday, bring one or more non-perishable food items and Smith Family Farms will pay for your parking. The food will be donated to United Ministries of Fulton County.

Admission to the fairgrounds is free, although most featured events do have an admission charge, ranging from $5-$10.

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TUESDAY, JULY 13TH 6:00-9:00 p.m. The Elderly Brothers - Free Stage 7:00 p.m.

Tractor Pull & 4-H Tractor Pull - Grandstands Wheels of Agriculture & Tractor Trivia throughout evening

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TRACTOR PULL

6:00-9:00 p.m. Mike Almond 7:00 p.m.

Farmer Olympics - Grandstands Wheels of Agriculture & Tractor Trivia throughout evening

THURSDAY, JULY 15TH 5:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Silly Safari - Smith Building Mudd Bogg/Tough Truck Grandstands 7:00-9:00 p.m. Sentimental Journey Band

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Vesper service provides music and message in Hudkins Arena A vesper service will once again be held at the Fulton County Fair, and will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 11, in the Hudkins Arena.

The service will feature special worship music from at least six area churches, congregational singing and a selection from Promise, a local trio of gospel singers.

Pastor Thad Stewart of Omega Church in Akron is tentatively scheduled to deliver the message.

The service will run “from 45 minutes to an hour,” according to Brian Sewell, pastor of Whippoorwill Church in Rochester. Sewell has been organizing the service for 27 years.

“It is always good getting together outside the walls of the church and worshiping with oth-

er believers,” Sewell said. “It is always really encouraging.”

Sewell estimated 150 to 175 parishioners attend the vesper service in a typical year. “It depends on the weather, especially how hot it is.”

At the end of the service, a freewill offering will be taken for United Ministries Outreach, a nonprofit in Rochester providing a food pantry and other services to the needy in the community.

Its stated purpose is “to give assistance in the form of food or funds to Fulton County residents in need, keeping in mind God’s purposes.”

United Ministries Outreach is located at 625 Pontiac St., Rochester, and can be reached at (574) 223-4802.

For more information, call Whippoorwill Church at (574) 223-3502.

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Spotlight Sale Tuesday 1:00 p.m. - Beef 4:00 p.m. - Rabbit Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - Swine

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4-H FAIR

'$,5< 6+2: ³ Masked 4-Hers prepare their entries for the truncated dairy show at the 2020 Fulton County 4-H Fair. Photo courtesy of Jean Rock.

Livestock shows back in full swing this year Fulton County 4-H Fair has a full slate of livestock competitions, culminating with an auction Friday, July 16.

The calendar includes a full day of check-in times Sunday, July 11, for various types of livestock: • 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., beef, feeder calf, dairy • Noon to 2 p.m., poultry • 2-4 p.m., sheep • 4-5 p.m., goats • 4-6 p.m., rabbits For the next several days, livestock shows will take place at Hudkins Arena or in the animals’ respective barns:

• Monday, July 12, poultry at 9 a.m., dairy at 9:30 a.m. and sheep at 12:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, July 13, rabbits at 8 a.m. and beef at 1 p.m.

• Wednesday, July 14, swine at 8 a.m.

• Thursday, July 15, goats at 8:30 a.m.

The auction will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the Jud Hudkins Arena. The sale order will be poultry, milk, beef, rabbits, sheep, goats and swine.

For more information, call the Purdue Extension office at (574) 223-3397.

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The cars will be colliding during the annual demolition derby, which will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 17. The evening÷s entertainment will include not only the demolition derby, but also a flgure-8 race, which always keeps the driver÷s heads on a swivel. Admission to the derby is $10, while kids 5 and under are admitted free. For further information or to participate, call David Overmyer at (574) 727-1209, or Randy See at (574) 721-1445. Photo provided by the Fulton County Fair Board.

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Horse and pony club offers education and showmanship opportunities Fulton County 4-H Horse and Pony Club will once again make its considerable presence known at this year’s county fair. The club will sponsor several shows, including: • Showmanship, halter and trail classes, 8:30 a.m. Monday, July 12 • Western classes, 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 13 • 4-H costume class and mini 4-H show, 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 14 • Grand entry, awards and fun show, 5 p.m. Thursday, July 15

The club’s center of operations is the Equestrian Center, located at 117 W. Third St., across the street from the fairgrounds. The center, built in 1995, is one of the largest of its type in the state. The facility contains 248 box stalls, 24-hour restroom and shower facilities, all-weather covered riding area, an 80-foot-by-152-foot clear span riding area and a warm-up arena.

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(48,1( /,1(83 ³ Riders line up on their charges for a show at the Fulton County 4-H Horse and Pony Club equestrian center across from the county fairgrounds in Rochester. Photo courtesy of Fulton County 4-H Horse and Pony Club. serve attendees.

After the fair, the equestrian center will host several shows and events through the summer: • Eel River performance horse sale, Friday through Sunday, July 16-18. This program is tentative at this point.

• Indiana Quarter Horse Association Tom Wilson Memorial Show, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 20-22.

• Indiana Buckskin Horse Association show, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11-12.

The club is dedicated to equestrian education and safety. It stated sevenfold mission is: 1. To develop leadership, initiative, self-reliance, sportsmanship and other desirable character traits.

2. To develop an appreciation of horse well-being and proper horsemanship.

3. To experience the pride and the responsibilities of owning a horse or pony.

4. To learn good horsemanship and an understanding of proper management for breeding, raising and training horses and ponies.

5. To provide an opportunity to observe and learn through partici-

pation and observation.

6. To accept constructive criticisms and learn new ways of training and caring for animals.

7. To provide an opportunity for educational experiences through county, area and state functions.

For more information, call (574) 297-8226 or visit www.fultoncountyhorseandpony.com or www.facebook.com/ thefultoncountyhorseandponyclub.

(;3(5,(1&(6 ,1 &2/25 ³ 4-H and open class projects will be open to the public in the Community Building throughout the 2021 Fulton County Fair. Photo by David Hazledine.

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There is more to the 2021 Fulton County 4-H Fair than livestock exhibitions. In fact, even those who are not 4-H members have a variety of opportunities to participate.

Open class exhibits are available to any Fulton County resident or member of the Fulton County Extension Homemakers Club. At the same time, many 4-Hers are involved with a number of exhibits such as photography, scrapbooking, electronics and many more. All of these activities will be available to the public throughout the fair in the Community Building.

Open class exhibits in this year’s fair include photography, quilting, needle arts, arts and crafts (including wearable art, scrapbooking, painting, drawing and “trash to treasure,” which uses recycled ma-

terials.)

Food categories are a favorite.

These include baked goods, candy and food preservation. At 5 p.m.

Thursday, July 15, Ladies’ Night at the Fair, judging for the open class baking contest will take place, sponsored by Fulton County Extension Homemakers Club.

There is also a children’s category for kids 8-years old and under. This category includes photography, cookies, flowers and simple crafts, including those from a kit.

All exhibits must remain in place until they are released at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 17. Until then, fairgoers can peruse the wide variety of exhibits, including those which have earned their creators ribbons.

For more information on 4-H open class exhibits, visit

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4-H FAIR Fashion revue winners announced July

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Fulton County 4-H Fair announced the winners of the 2021 fashion review Wednesday, June 30.

Four contestants vied for honors in the junior division and Emily Vigar was the sole contestant in the senior fashion revue. Emily won the champion dress-up wear

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and the overall championship.

Junior revue winners were Lindsey and Lucas Coon, Gretchen Gardner and Aubrey Long.

Aubrey, Gretchen and Lucas are all fifth graders, and Lindsey is in sixth grade.

Lindsey won her division and was overall junior champion.

)$6+,21 &217(67$176 ³ Contestants in the junior division of this year÷s 4-H fashion revue were Aubrey Long, left, Gretchen Gardner, Lucas Coon and Lindsey Coon. Not pictured is Emily Vigar, the lone contestant in the senior category. Photo courtesy of Jean Rock.

25th Anniversary Celebration

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Fulton County Fair will host competitions galore %\ 5$< %$/2*+ 6WDII :ULWHU Seven of the eight days of the Fulton County 4-H Fair, to be held July 10-17, will feature at least one competition, all of which can be enjoyed by the whole family. No corn hole tournament will be in the lineup this year, but there will be plenty of other action to please the crowds.

• 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 4-H tractor, lawn and garden zero turn contest. “This is put on by one of the 4-H clubs,” said Steven Williams, fair board president, “and will be a skills contest.”

• 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 12, registration will begin for the Kiddy Pedal Pull on the west side of the Everett Smith Building. The competition, free to enter, will begin at 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by Fulton County Farm Bureau.

• 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, tractor pull, sponsored by Gohn Ag. The competition will take place in the amphitheater. Admission is $10, free for children 5 and under. Anyone who wears Pioneer Seed apparel can get in for free.

• 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, bide rodeo for kids, sponsored

by Rochester Kiwanis Club. The obstacle course competition will take place outside the Everett Smith Building.

• 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, Farmer Olympics and Pig Rodeo.

“We have had this event for probably six years,” said Williams.

Competitors consist of four-person teams who run through an obstacle course, loading items

into wheelbarrows, throwing and stacking bales of hay, after which they attempt to catch a pig, all in the fastest time possible.

• 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15, extreme mud bog and tough truck competition, involving pickup trucks and Jeeps and side-byside UTVs in timed races. The event will be held in the amphitheater and admission is $5, with children 5 and under admitted free.

• 6 p.m. Friday, July 16, antique tractor pull in the amphitheater. “This is the first year we will be pulling in Rochester,” said Julie Moore, secretary of North Central Indiana Antique Tractor Pullers Association, which is sponsoring the event. Tractors will run in two classes: modified for tractor models 1959 and older, and farm stock for tractors 1965 and older. Moore expects about 30 to 40 tractors to compete at the fair. “We will also have a local class for those who are not members of NCIATPA,” said Moore. “We usually get a lot of folks, like kids who bring their grandfather’s tractor.” Admission is $10, with children 5 and under free.

• 7 p.m. Saturday, July 17, annual demolition derby. See the article on the derby elsewhere in this paper.

Williams offered some advice for those who want to get the most out of their experience at the fair. “The biggest thing is working through the week’s list of events and planning out your time,” he said. “Come and eat some food and sit back and enjoy the entertainment.”

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The following are local senior class 4-Hers: Alivia Garrison, daughter of Daniell Muse and Chad Garrison, is a member of Richland Clodhoppers.

“4-H has brought $/,9,$ many great *$55,621 people into my life,” she said. “4-H has also taught me a lot about responsibility. I look forward to fair week every year and I’m pretty upset I won’t be able to show anymore after this year.”

Alivia’s favorite project is poultry, and she enjoys “Grab and go breakfast during fair week.”

Ben Border, son of Duane and Cindy Border, is a member of Burton Busy Bees.

“4-H has given me the opportunity to experience the role %(1 %25'(5 of leadership and to develop responsibility,” he said. Ben’s favorite projects and activities involved electricity, including creating a portable solar generator.

Levi Border, son of Duane and Cindy Border, is a member of Burton Busy Bees. “4-H has given me the opportunity to try new things and to develop responsibility and leadership skills,” he said. Levi’s favorite project was

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H a y ley Jones, daughter of /(9, %25'(5 Danielle and Randy Jones, is a member of Reiters Busy Workers. “4-H has been my stepping stone to becoming a leader and team player,” she said. “Be- +$</(< -21(6 ing involved with 4-H has been a great opportunity to become an actively involved community member. 4-H has also helped me to choose a career path to follow and progress toward after high school.” Her favorite projects are goats and poultry. Favorite activities are camp counseling and fair clean-up.

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Fulton County 4-H Fair will include a variety of music and has more than 20 members. The band origientertainment opportunities throughout the week. The nated in 1992 at Triton High School with their director fair will be held July 10-17 at the Fulton County Fair- and five members.

The antique tractor pull, sponsored by the North grounds, located at 1009 W. Third St., Rochester.

Sweetcakes Entertainment will be on-hand from Central Indiana Antique Tractor Pullers Association, 5-9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, providing will be in the amphitheater at 6 p.m. Friday, July 16. caricature, balloon and face painting inside the com- Check out the “power from the past” as the tractors from yesteryear show what they can do. Admission is mercial building.

The Elderly Brothers will provide a concert on the $10 for everyone 6 and older.

To wrap up the week is the annual demolition derfree stage by the midway from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 13. The popular band will be offering rock and country by, which also will take place in the amphitheater. The cars will be starting their engines at 7 p.m. Saturday, tunes from the 1950s to the 1990s.

Also Tuesday is the always well-attended tractor July 17. Admission is $10. To participate, contact Dapull in the amphitheater. The event is sponsored by vid Overmyer at (574) 727-1209, or Randy See at (574) Gohn Ag. While admission is $10 for everyone 6 and 721-1445.

Come out and enjoy the activities, and as always, older, if you wear Pioneer Seed apparel, you’ll get in free. To participate, contact Spud Armstrong at (574) thank you for supporting 4-H and the Fulton County 4-H Fair.

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The kids take center stage in the amphitheater at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, with the entertaining Farmer Olympics and pig rodeo.

Admission is $5 with kids 5 and under free.

The event is sponsored by Fulton County Farm Bureau. For further information, contact Kevin Burton at (574) 721-9495, or Kyle Clauson at (574) 835-1255.

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David Leavell: retired and still working %\ 5$< %$/2*+ 6WDII :ULWHU David Leavell, who turned 70 in April, retired from 32 years in sales at the end of January.

Retirement hasn’t slowed him down a bit.

“I keep pretty busy,” he said, noting his motivation for getting out of bed every morning as “all the things I didn’t get done yesterday. I’m anxious to get started on another day.”

Almost immediately after his retirement, Leavell formed his own company, designing and selling poultry equipment, particularly systems that collect the hens’ waste, drying it and forming pellets for garden fertilizer.

Leavell was involved in the Fulton County 4-H for 10 years, during which he covered about “65 to 70 specialities” offered by the organization. “I usually did eight to 10 projects a year.” He showed Angus calves for his livestock proj-

ect and was involved in gardening, flower and electrical projects.

“Every year the projects got more difficult,” he recalled. “It was a learning experience no matter which project you were advancing. You went from one year to the next with more knowledge.” During his 4-H career, he collected “a lot of nice ribbons, trophies and awards.”

Though he left 4-H leadership two years ago, he is looking forward this year to the fourth generation to follow in his footsteps when his great-grandchildren will get involved with 4-H. “I try to help them anytime they need help.”

Perhaps Leavell’s most notable legacy is the equestrian center for the 4-H Horse and Pony Club. He spearheaded its construction in 1995. “I helped sell the idea to everyone who needed to be sold to,” he said. “I contacted all the private horse associations for their input, and designed and built it around

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The equestrian center is on property owned by the fair association across Third Street from the main fairgrounds. Leavell still manages the center for outside shows.

Leavell and his wife, Patricia, live in the country five miles south of Rochester. They will be married 47 years this coming December.

They have three grown children, all of whom have been involved in 4-H. “Our grandkids are also involved in the horse and pony club.”

Leavell is thankful for his time in 4-H and credited the community for its success. “We certainly appreciate people in the community who have always stepped up and supported the 4-H program.

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Fulton County 4-Hers reach 10-year mark The following local students have been active in 4-H for 10 years: Cam Kline, son of Curt and Erin Kline, is a member of Liberty Leaders. He said, “4-H has been a huge part of my life for 18 years. 4-H has taught me multiple life skills that I will be able to use throughout my life. 4-H has also brought me many friendships that I will have for a lifetime. 4-H has allowed me to spend time with friends and my family.” His favorite project is swine and favorite activities are club meetings, swine check-in and show day.

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success be shown as ribbons, trophies or the satisfaction of accomplishment — you know your hard work is worth it. 4-H means never giving up.” Her favorite projects include dog obedience, showmanship and agility; shooting sports and photography. Favorite activities are, “showing my dog throughout the year at fun shows.”

Chase Miller, son of Blake and Kim Miller, is a member of Henry Hardy Farmers. He said, “4-H has meant, to me, making new friends from different schools and learning to appreciate all the time and resources it takes just to participate in 4-H.” His favorite project is farm

ber of Henry Hardy Farmers. She said, “4-H has meant making new friends and learning new life skills to use in the future and furthering my love of working with animals.

4-H has encouraged my desire to pursue a future in agriculture and I will always be thankful for that.”

Her favorite projects are fine arts, sheep, swine and recycling, and her favorite activities are the fish fry and fair.

Kimberly Batten, daughter of Greg and Kris Batten, is a member of Reiter Busy Workers. “4-H has taught me the value of hard work paying off,” said Batten. “This pay off equals success, whether that

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Jessie Rock-Wolf, son of Kelly Wolf, is a member of Wayne Wide Awake. 4-H, he said, “has taught me leadership skills. It has been fun meeting new friends and seeing them every year at the state fair.” Jessie also enjoyed “teaching younger members about my projects.” His favorite projects include dairy and favorite activities are pig wrestling, auction and state fair.

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Blake Plummer, son of Bob and Angie Plummer, is a member of Wayne Wide Awake. “I’ve met new friends, received lots of new, great opportunities,” he said, adding 4-H “taught me the importance of community.” Plummer’s favorite 4-H project is swine and his favorite activity is Richland County tractor pulling.

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Plenty of fair activities for kids all week Fulton County 4-H Fair will once again feature a full slate of activities geared specifically toward kids.

The following activities are some which may keep the little ones busy all week: Friday, July 9 • 6 p.m., mini cat show, Everett Smith Building.

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Continued from page 12 and Beth Smith, is a member of Woodrow Sodbusters. “4-H has taught me to work hard,” she said.

“4-H has taught me that if you want something then you need to work for it. Things do not just get handed to you. It has taught me how to build relationships with others and that it takes more than one person to get things done. 4-H has also taught me to be patient with people and be appreciative for other people helping me.” Maggie’s favorite projects include beef and swine. Favorite 4-H activities are fair week and “being in the barn with my grandpa.”

crops, scarecrow, garden, floriculture (location not available as of writing).

Monday, July 12 • 9 a.m., mini poultry show, Poultry/Rabbit Barn.

• 9:30 a.m., mini dairy show, Jud Hudkins Arena.

• 12:30 a.m., mini sheep show, Jud Hudkins Arena.

• 5 to 9 p.m., Sweetcakes Entertainment with caricatures, balloons, face painting, Commercial Building.

• 5 to 9 p.m., Blue Grass Rides, Midway.

• 5:30 p.m., Registration for Kiddy Pedal Pull, west side of Everett Smith Building. Pedal Pull begins at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, July 13 • 8 a.m., mini rabbit show, Rabbit Barn.

• 1 p.m., mini beef show, Jud Hudkins Arena.

• 5 to 9 p.m., Sweetcakes Entertainment with caricatures, balloons, face painting, Commercial Building.

• 5 to 9 p.m., Blue Grass

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• 6 to 9 p.m., The Elderly Brothers, Free Stage by Midway.

• 7 p.m., Tractor Pull, Amphitheater, children ages 5 and under admitted free.

Wednesday, July 14 • 8 a.m., mini swine show, Jud Hudkins Arena.

• 4 p.m., horse and pony show, 4-H mini and costume class.

• 5 to 9 p.m., Bike Rodeo for Kids, outside Everett Smith building.

• 5 to 9 p.m., Sweetcakes Entertainment with caricatures, balloons face painting, Commercial Building.

• 7 p.m., Farmer Olympics & Pig Rodeo, Amphitheater, children ages 5 and under admitted free.

Thursday, July 15 • 8:30 a.m., mini goat show, Goat Barn.

• 5 to 9 p.m., Blue Grass Rides, Midway.

• 5:30 p.m., Silly Safari for Kids, Everett Smith Building.

• 7 p.m., Extreme Mud Bog

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Knickknacks, lots of odds and ends and stuff, women’s bicycle and all prices are reasonable. If you need picture frames, this is your sale. 5523N. US Hwy. 31. No early sales please.

FRIDAY 8-6 AND SATURDAY 8-3.

Moved and have no room! Ladies, mens and teen boy clothing, household, kitchen, pots/pans, dishes, towels and linens, decor, small furniture, antiques. TONS of movies and CD’s, small tools, outdoors, games and toys, and SO MUCH MORE. 1476 West 600 South, Rochester. Rain or shine.

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Small Remodeling, Decks, Landscaping, Odd Jobs, Garage Door Pressure Washing Call Troy

LOOK! Now stocking generators. New stock of Echo equipment. Lawn mowers, chain saws, trimmers, small engines, sales & service, new saws and chains in stock. 3871E 700N, Ramer Small Engine, 574-223-3572.

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Summer Power Washing Specials!

We Hand-Wash Prep Every House!

• Electric • Plumbing • Roofing & Siding • Lawn Maintenance

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Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Taking Applications for Front & Kitchen - Part-time *Must be 16 yrs. or older.

Apply in person Tuesday-Friday 11 am-5 pm

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DRIVER WANTED

Looking for Driver with CDL Tanker endorsement.

Experience with pulling tanker, preferred Knowledge of Electronic Log Display. Gone thru the week and Saturdays when needed. $80,000-$100,000+ gross annual. Non-Hazmat. Feed Products. Willing to train the right person. Must have good driving record and excellent attendance a must. Based out of Kewanna.

Call 574-817-0181

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Position Available We have an immediate opening in our Rochester office: • Pleasant telephone etiquette.

• Customer service oriented.

• Must be computer literate. Macintosh helpful.

• Good with detail and accuracy.

• Some local news writing required.

• Knowledge of or willing to learn point and shoot digital photography.

• 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday • Benefit package available.

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206 S. Main St. - P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542

PRINTING MACHINE OPERATOR Full-Time Position

We are looking for an individual with good mechanical ability to learn the printing trade.

• Learn to operate printing press stacking machine.

• Position can expand into printing press operator status with appropriate wage adjustment.

• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced deadline environment.

• We will train the right person.

• Full time position.

• Some over-time hours involved.

• Starting wage: $18/hour plus shift premium with 60 days adjustments.

• Paid holiday and vacation plan.

• Profit sharing and 401K. • Flexible benefit program.

• Health and Life Insurance.

• Second Shift Position: 2:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

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Phone: (574) 658-4111 - Todd Clark, Ext. 2340 206 SOUTH MAIN, P.O. BOX 188, MILFORD, IN 46542 E-mail: tclark@the-papers.com

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EMPLOYMENT General Employment E030 HANDYMAN HELPER. Must have reliable transportation and basic knowledge. 574-835-4759 HELP WANTED - Part-time farm labor FOR room and board. Northern Huntington/Wabash County. Call/no texting. 260-344-3201. NO PETS.

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High school diploma/GED/valid driver’s license required. No experience necessary, training is provided.

Apply at 1690 E. Lucas St., Rochester, IN ROUND UP THE SAVINGS IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

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NEWER, good clean Kenmore refrigerator, 18 cu. ft. $375 firm.

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Fuel/Firewood

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CAMPFIRE WOOD FOR SALE! Delivery available, $60/load. Call 574-216-6589.

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Misc. Merchandise P200 FOR SALE: Cub Cadet, dump cart, 15 cu. ft. with poly-tub. 574-721-8120 FOR SALE: Rally electric, three wheeled, handicap scooter; heavy duty wheeled walker with seat and brakes.

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Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-995-2490 GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during power outages, so your home & family stay safe & comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-yr extended warranty $695 value!

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

Help Wanted Part-time Farm Labor FOR Room & Board NO PETS

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Sheriff’s office issues 14 citations Fulton County Sheriff’s Office issued 14 seat belt citations during its recent Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign, which coincided with Memorial Day and lasted for three weeks. According to the department, the high-visibility patrols were conducted to encourage drivers and passengers to buckle up in order to prevent injuries and save lives.

“We’re making progress, but unrestrained driving continues to be a concern,” said Sheriff Chris Sailors.

“Wearing a seat belt needs to be a habit. It takes very little effort and is the best way to keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Our focus continues to be on saving lives,

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NYONA LAKE - Three bedroom house with full basement for sale, lake access. $49,900. Call 574-835-8499.

Mobile Homes For Sale S080 FOR SALE: 2000 Redman trailer, 16x80, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, all appliances and washer dryer, good condition, must be moved. $14,500 obo. 574-505-0710 after 5pm.

REAL ESTATE RENTALS Buildings For Rent U030 LIONS CLUB BUILDING - Special occasions, receptions, graduations, reunions. 574-223-0563

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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2020, the national seat belt use rate was 90.3 percent, down slightly from the previous year at 90.7 percent. Historically, seat belt use in Indiana has been above the national average, last recorded at 94.9 percent in 2019.

Despite this, data from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute shows more than half of the people who died in passenger vehicle crashes last year in Indiana were unrestrained. Male drivers under the age of 34 were the most likely out of any age group to be found not wearing a seat belt at the time of a crash.

“Buckling up matters,” said Devon McDonald, ICJI executive director. “From 2015 to 2019, seat belts have saved more than 69,000 lives in the U.S. I commend our law enforcement partners for bringing attention to this simple, life-saving action.”

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Thanks to a second grant from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs and some matching funds from Fulton County and the City of Rochester, small businesses located in Fulton County may now apply for grants to offset business losses from COVID-19.

Businesses in high-risk categories such as hospitality/tourism, food and beverage, personal care, professional services, and retail sectors are encouraged to apply. Independent contractors and sole proprietors are eligible. The goal of this program, per federal requirements, is to retain jobs and 51% of the jobs retained must be held by low to moderate income persons. FEDCO is managing the grant application process for Fulton County, and OCRA staff will also review all applications.

The eligibility requirements include the following: • Businesses with less than $1 million in gross annual sales and fewer than 20 employees. Fifty-one percent of jobs retained must meet the LMI federal guidelines.

• Businesses who have been denied benefits from other federal or state programs or have been declared ineligible may receive priority.

• First time applicants for the COVID relief funds from OCRA grants will receive priority.

• Business must have incurred a

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Benefits: Medical, vision and dental are available after 30 days. Paid vacation, sick time and 401(k) are available after 90 days.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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business/financial loss due to COVID-19.

• Business must be based in Fulton County.

• Nonprofits are not eligible per HUD Rules.

Applications are available online and include the LMI forms for employee income verification: fultondevelopment.org/covid19-immediate-response-grant-application.

All forms are due by noon Wednesday, July 21. Applications will not be accepted after this time.

The approximate date for funds release is the end of August. Each business may apply for a maximum of $10,000. As the county tries to assist as many businesses as possible, funds may be limited, and awards could be less than your request.

Businesses who wish to apply will need to include their profit/ loss statement for the period Jan. 1, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2020, or Schedule C from their 2020 income tax return. Business owners must complete the income verification form that is included in the application link, so that LMI income status can be verified.

For more information related to the application process, contact Amy Beechy, manager of small business initiatives for FEDCO at amy@projectmatttersllc.com or telephone (574) 709-7955.

Police Department seeks new officers Rochester Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer.

If you’re looking for a chance to make a difference in your community, to be a positive influence on youth and have a satisfying career, then they want you.

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In total, more than 200 Indiana police agencies participated in this year’s Click It or Ticket operation, which was funded by NHTSA through ICJI. Although the zerotolerance campaign is over, the department will continue to educate motorists about the importance of buckling up and the law.In Indiana, drivers and passengers can be ticketed for not wearing a seat belt.

Drivers can also be cited for each unbuckled passenger under the age of 16. Additionally, children under eight must be properly restrained in a federally approved child or booster seat.

“Wearing a seat belt is especially important if you’re a parent or caregiver,” said Robert Duckworth, ICJI traffic safety director. “Research shows that children whose parents buckle up are much more likely to buckle up themselves. We need everyone to set a good example and model safe driving behavior for our youth.”

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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE We have an opening for an accounts payable person in our accounting department. We are interested in the following skills: • • • • •

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Phone: (574) 658-4111, Ext. 2381 206 S. Main St. — P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542 Email: cgoralczyk@the-papers.com

Don’t miss this opportunity to work beside men and women with this same goal, who want to keep the community safe. Applications may be picked up at the Rochester Police Department, 312 Main St., and returned no later than noon Friday, July 30.

The date for the written test and physical agility test has been set at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 31. If you submit a complete application, you are invited to participate in the testing process. Lateral applicants will be accepted and are encouraged to apply.

Some requirements are: • Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and under 40 years of age and the time of appointment.

• High school diploma or GED. • Pass a written and physical agility test.

• Pass a background investigation.

After the first year of employment, officers earn $50,850 per year. Other benefits include: • Health insurance costing the employee $1 per year.

• Uniform allowance.

• Gym membership.

• Holiday and longevity pay.

• Take home vehicle if residing within Fulton County,

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Happenings and events in Fulton County

23(1 )25 %86, 1(66 ³ Valhalla Farms, located at 6254 W. 200N, Rochester, is open for blueberry season. They offer both prepicked and U-pick sales, and are open six days a week, closed Wednesdays. Owners Drew and Stephanie McCulley also are selling freezer beef and will be adding strawberries in the fall.

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Formerly Siders Blueberry Farm, the McCulley’s purchased the 16-acre farm from Maurie and Kathy Siders after last year’s growing season.

While the McCulleys both have a strong background in agriculture — both studied agriculture at Purdue — the science of corn and soybeans has been their wheelhouse rather than the small, tasty treat.

They admit, however, having great mentors is making the transition a smooth process.

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dation,” said Stephanie. “Maurie and Kathy have been terrific in educating us about the farm.

We’ve felt so welcome in the community. People want this farm to continue and succeed.”

Stephanie grew up in Rochester while Drew was raised not far away in Walton. They had been living in eastern Indiana and were looking to return to the area but hadn’t found the right place. Last summer, Stephanie’s mom informed the couple the blueberry farm was for sale.

“I was all about it,” said Stephanie. “He was iffy. After visiting the farm, he fell in love with it, though.”

The word “Valhalla” means “Viking Heaven.” The McCulleys named their new business as a respectful nod to Stephanie’s father, legendary Tippecanoe Valley teacher and coach Jeff Shriver, who died of cancer in 2019.

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Sign Up Starts At 8:30 A.M. • Shoot Starts At 9:00 A.M. Gauges Allowed: 410, 20, 16 & 12 • 32” Barrel Length Limit Also 22 Rifle & 22 Pistol Shoot - Open Sights Only Club Located 1-3/4 Miles Southeast Of LEITERS FORD, IN On CR 700W Club Or Its Membership Is Not Responsible For Accidents Or Theft. Judge’s Decision Is Final.

Alcohol Not Permitted On Premises TURKEY SHOOT CLUB CONTACTS: Roger Thayer (574) 892-5655 • Will Helt (574) 835-4577

“He was a Viking at heart,” said Stephanie. “When we were looking for a name for the business, ‘Valhalla’ stuck. We want people who come here to feel like family and enjoy this place like we do.”

The McCulleys plan to expand the offerings at Valhalla Farms, which officially opened for business last Thursday.

They will be selling fresh sweet corn this summer and will have U-pick strawberries in the fall. For now, they have U-pick blueberries, as well as pre-picked boxes for those who want to grab and go. Since the 16 different varieties of blueberries mature at different times of the summer, they will have picking opportunities into August.

Additionally, they are selling freshly-butchered freezer beef, sold in 1/4, 1/2 and whole portions.

“We want people to know where their food is coming from,” said Drew. “The quality and freshness of what we offer is important.”

Valhalla Farms is located northwest of Rochester at 6254 W. 200N. They are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. five days a week, excluding Wednesday and Sunday. On Sunday, hours are 1-5 p.m. and they are closed Wednesdays.

For further information, including pricing, call (574) 2236632.

Area Five Head Start in Rochester is taking applications for the 2021-22 school year for ages 3-5. Anyone interested in filling out an application for their child is asked to call either (574) 722-4451 or (800) 654-9421.

—o— Free virtual parenting workshops are being offered from 1130 a.m. to noon the third Friday of each month, provided by Four County Counseling Center. All parents are invited to attend.

Topics include internet safety, the importance of communicating with the school, effective discipline techniques, teaching responsibilities and respect in the home, listening and responding to children, setting and enforcing rules and improving sleep routines for children.

To learn more, visit www. fourcounty.org/news/free-parenting-workshops-id-48.

The next workshop is Friday, July 16.

—o— Friday, July 9, is the deadline for the Fulton County Department of Parks and Recreation’s Nature Photo Contest.

The contest is open to amateur photographers only. Entries are limited to nature or landscape photos taken in Fulton County.

Photos can be black and white or color, and can be emailed to FultonCoParks@rtcol.com.

Entries must include photographer’s name, address and telephone number, along with a

description of where the photo was taken. Photos also can be mailed or dropped off at Fulton County Parks and Recreation, 2600 Southway 31, Rochester, IN 46975.

Entries will be displayed at the Fulton County 4-H Fair in the park board booth, with judging to be done by the public.

—o— Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation registration for the 2021-22 school year is underway. Returning students register on Skyward. Pre-registration for new students can be found on the corporation’s website, www.tippecanoevalleyschools.com, by clicking on the scrolling banner at the top of the web page.

—o— The next low-cost spay/neuter shuttle from the Fulton County Animal Center will take place Friday, July 9. Call (317) 675-0072 to schedule your dog or cat.

—o— Fulton County Animal Center will hold its annual rummage sale Friday, July 30, through Sunday, Aug. 1. The sale will take place at the Fulton County Historical Society.

Donations to the sale will be accepted from 3-9 p.m. Monday, July 26, through Thursday, July 29, at the Fulton County Historical Society, 37 E. 375N, Rochester. For further information, call FCAC at (574) 2237387.

US 31 lane closures underway There will be lane closures on US 31 near Argos for the next two months, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced.

The restrictions between 19th Road and 20B Road are needed for a pipe replacement project.

The work began Monday, June 28.

The inside left lanes will be closed for the installation of a north and south crossover during phase one, which should last about two weeks before switching to phase two. Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns in the area. One lane will remain open in each direction at all times, with one side of US 31 being closed to traffic and the other side converted to two-way traffic utilizing the crossovers.

Starting July 2, the Kenilworth Road intersection was closed for the rest of the project.

The detour for Kenilworth Road on the west side of US 31 will be Kenilworth Road south to 20B Road and 20B Road east to US 31. The detour for Kenilworth Road on the east side of US 31 will be Kenilworth Road north to 19th Road and 19th Road west to US 31.

This project will be ongoing through mid-August.

INDOT urges drivers to stay alert near crews and follow traffic directions carefully. Motorists are encouraged to allow extra time when driving through this area and should slow down and drive distraction-free through all work zones.

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