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“When I said something to Josh, if Josh didn’t want to do it, we wouldn’t have done it, but ... it kind of piqued your interest too just to see,” said Miller, talking to Lowe. “It basically came down to after going and looking at one and inspecting it, if we were granted the money, that was a win for us as far as cost,” said Lowe. He noted the corporation only had to pay about $60,000 for the electric bus with the EPA funding whereas a new regular diesel bus would cost approximately $130,000. The corporation learned in October 2022 it received the grant for the bus, with it getting the vehicle on Dec. 13, 2023. “We have to keep the bus for
five years” according to the EPA funding rules, said Miller. Its battery warranty is for 10 years. Fulton County REMC installed a charger for the bus on the school campus “and picked it out and did all the legwork there too.” With the lack of other charging stations being nearby and the bus’s maximum battery life being at 130 miles before it needs recharged, the bus was designated for a regular school route instead of long distances for extracurricular activities. However, Lowe pointed out it still could be taken to nearby schools in Cass, Fulton and Miami counties. He called the driver chosen to drive the bus, Greg DuVall, “very competent” and “a sea-
soned driver.” “His route is roughly 55 miles (daily),” said Lowe. DuVall is driving the bus in the southern part of the school district in Cass County and part of Miami County. “We’re learning together,” said Lowe. “I sent him over to the dealership ... where we purchased the bus, and he was over there talking to the mechanics and the salesmen and everything a week before we got the bus. I took him (when) we received the bus and we got trained as much as possible there, so he’s just been taking it all in with me.” While taking the bus for a short drive across the parking lot, Lowe noted “it doesn’t handle any difContinued on page 2
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The Caston School Corp. has become only one of 12 school corporations in Indiana with an electric bus. According to information provided by Drive Clean Indiana Program Director Ryan Lisek, Caston joins Delphi Community School Corp., Monroe County Community School Corp., South Bend Community School Corp., the School Town of Munster, Hamilton Southeastern School Corp., North Central Parke Community School Corp., Rensselaer Central Schools Corp., Crown Point Community School Corp., Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp., Carmel Clay Schools and Paramount Schools of Excellence, Indianapolis, in having at least one electric bus. Caston Transportation Director Josh Lowe said the new bus was first used on a regular route on Dec. 20, with it utilized to transport wrestlers to a meet in Rochester the weekend prior. The corporation received $395,000 in Environmental Protection Agency Clean School Bus
funding for the brand-new Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 bus and its charging station, having to foot about $60,000 of the cost itself. The vehicle was purchased from Kerlin Bus Sales of Silver Lake. Lowe said Caston Superintendent Angie Miller “headed” the effort to obtain the grant, which started in 2022 while she was curriculum director. Miller, who serves on the Fulton County REMC Board, said she learned of the grant from the county REMC CEO Andrew Horstman. Representatives from the school looked at an electric bus before applying for the grant in August 2022. “I guess through REMC I had an interest in EVs,” said Miller.
NEW ELECTRIC BUS — The Caston School Corp. is one of only 12 school corporations in Indiana to have an electric bus, which it received in December. Shown with the bus on Dec. 21 are Caston Transportation Director Josh Lowe, left, and Superintendent Angie Miller. Photo by Leah Sander.
SAFETY TRAINING — Caston had a safety training regarding the bus on Dec. 20 for its bus drivers and area first responders. Photo provided by Caston School Corp.
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Know Your neighbor Chapman had ‘413 grandkids’ as elementary secretary By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Angie Chapman said she felt like she had “413 grandkids” as the Caston Elementary School secretary. “I love these kids,” she said. “I tell people I have 413 grandkids out here. They are my lifeline, and we are such a family here that it’s like I’m walking away from my family as well.” Chapman of Twelve Mile retired as secretary, with her official last day being Dec. 31 and regular day Dec. 22. That closed out 17 years with the Caston School Corp., including time in human resources and as treasurer. Chapman had spent the last five and a half years as elementary secretary, mentioning she was happy to work at the corporation from where she and husband, Mark, and sons, Jeremy and Alex, graduated and a grandson, Owen, now is in eighth grade.
She said choosing to retire from Caston wasn’t “easy,” and she’ll miss “the kids and the staff” the most. “Most of my memories here are just based on the kids and their families,” she said. “I mean this is what brings you here everyday.” She said being elementary secretary “is the best job in the entire corporation.” “It’s just getting to know the kids,” she said. “You get so excited when a new student enrolls, but it’s so sad when you see a new student withdraw. Maybe they’re moving away, and that’s always sad to see them go.” “I love the fall because I love the enrollment time,” she added. “So many new faces, new kindergarten kids coming in and just getting to know them. I mean that’s the key for that job: you have to get to know the people, but like I said, we have such a wonderful staff, and we’re just all a family.” Her tasks as secretary consisted of basic ones like taking
attendance and doing announcements as well as handling reward certificates for kids and helping Caston Elementary Principal Jennifer Lukens with various tasks. It also included one job she won’t miss: helping give medicine to kids when the nurse wasn’t present. Those tasks will now fall to her replacement, Amy Rentschler, who had previously been a paraprofessional at Caston Junior-Senior High School. The public is welcome to attend Chapman’s retirement open house, which will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, at the Fulton Community Center.
GRANDMA TO MANY — Caston Elementary School Secretary Angie Chapman poses behind her desk. She retired from the role in December, but mentioned while she was there she felt like she had “413 grandkids.” Photo by Leah Sander.
Caston becomes ONE Continued from page 1 ferent than a normal vehicle.” He said the regenerative braking obviously was different than a fuel-powered bus. “It’s just quiet,” added Lowe. “It’s just amazing that we’re sitting here running, and you don’t hear an engine. That’s the biggest thing to me, it’s just so super quiet ... You can actually hear the radio.” In terms of maintenance, Lowe said there were “similarities” between the bus and diesel-powered ones. “You still have steering, and you’re still dealing with brakes, so that’s not any different,” he said. “You’re still dealing with suspension and parts that you still have to grease.” “Obviously, you’re not going
to be changing oil in the engine anymore, so it’s not a whole lot different maintenance-wise. It’s just a different system,” Lowe added. Caston prepped for the bus being on the road by hosting a safety training for its bus drivers as well as area first responders on Dec. 20. More than 50 people came out for it. “It was for first responders to know what to do in case of an accident or fire,” said Lowe. “They need to know what to shut off and what not to touch and what to do.” Overall, he and Miller said they can’t really report yet whether getting the bus was a really good choice or a really bad choice as it’s just so new to them.
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“Time’s going to tell on this,” said Lowe. “We’re in new waters ... It’s new territory, and time will tell for sure, but it’s coming. It’s not foolproof right now, and there’s going to be improvements as we progress.” Miller said she’s happy to show that small, rural schools are interested in “innovation” though. “Sometimes the small schools, it doesn’t seem like a lot of things are going on here, but there’s some innovation,” she said. “To make it happen kind of goes along with our tagline (of) ‘Big enough to do great things, and small enough to care.’”
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Let’s study the Bible A thought for the new year R e a d : Mark 8:22-38 “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or By REV. RON what shall PURKEY a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Mark 8:36-37) In the world in which we live, we give most attention to satisfying the appetites of the body and practically none to the soul. Consequently, we are one-sided. We become fat physically and materially, while spiritually we are lean, weak and anemic. The
soul actually demands as much attention as the body. It demands fellowship and communion with God. It demands worship, quietness and meditation. Unless the soul is fed and exercised daily, it becomes weak and shriveled. It remains discontented, confused, restless. Many people turn to alcohol to try to drown the cryings and longings of the soul. Some turn to a new sex experience. Others attempt to quiet the longings of their souls in other ways. But nothing but God ever completely satisfies, because the soul was made for God, and without God it is restless and in secret torment. Peoples’ Condemnation (Mark 8:22-26). This is the second of two miracles recorded only by Mark; the other is the healing of the deaf mute (Mark 7:31-37). In both instances, Jesus took the person away from the crowd.
Why? To avoid publicity, for one thing, and to let the town know it was under the judgment of God (Matthew 11:21-24). This is the only “gradual” miracle recorded in any of the four Gospels. Jesus’ Crucifixion (Mark 8:2733). Although Jesus had previously hinted at his death (John 2:19; 3:14), this is the first time Jesus clearly taught his disciples that he was going to die and be raised from the dead. (See Mark 9:30-32; 10:32-34.) Like most orthodox Jews, the Twelve believed that their Messiah would come in power and glory and defeat their enemies, not be defeated by their enemies. Peter’s confession of faith came from the Father (Matthew 16:17), not from the gossip of the crowd; but Peter’s confusion originated with the devil, who does not want us to understand the doctrine of the cross. Peter wanted the glory but not
Gov. Holcomb announces three local grants to support childcare Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is awarding $18.1 million in employersponsored child care grants to 64 businesses, community groups and school corporations, including three Fulton and Marshall County entities. The initiative, part of Holcomb’s 2023 Next Level Agenda, is mobilizing employers and communities to create or expand child care offerings that address the needs of working Hoosiers. Among the awarded businesses, community groups and school corporations were $22,780 to B.T.I. Inc. in Argos; $128,638 to Rochester Community School Corporation in Rochester; and $750,000 to United Way of Marshall County Inc. in Plymouth. “We wanted those who know first-hand the critical needs of their employees, and those who are best positioned to partner in their communities, to create child care solutions for their workforce, and they delivered,” Holcomb said. “This effort harnesses the combined efforts of businesses, community groups, and schools that want to support working Hoosiers’ careers and our youngest learners across the state.” Thirty-three employers plan to provide onsite child care to their employees, and 13 will offer child care tuition benefits to their workers. The remaining awardees plan to support child care for their employees in a variety of other ways, such as reserving seats at partner child care centers. The full list of allowable uses and details can be found at in.gov/fssa/carefinder/ employer-sponsored-child-carefund/eligible-expenses. This round of awardees will receive 72% of available funding from the $25 million fund. Round two awardees — which will be announced in early 2024 — will receive the remaining funds. Thirty large employers with 1,000 or more employees will receive up to $750,000 each. Twenty-five mid-sized employers with
between 100-999 employees will receive up to $350,000. And nine small employers with between 20-99 employees will receive up to $50,000. “I look forward to seeing all the inventive approaches to child care come to life in communities across the state, and partnering with more businesses, community groups and schools on this important, collaborative effort to support children, their families and the state’s economy,” said Courtney Penn, OECOSL director. “Birth to age 5 are the most critical in a person’s life, and now more of our next generation will receive early education that is
crucial to their brain and social development.” The program, a partnership with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, uses a portion of the state’s remaining federal relief funds from the COVID-19 pandemic and is part of the state’s broader efforts to strengthen the early care and education sector, providing support for today’s workforce and investing in tomorrow’s. The program is also supported by the Indiana Manufacturers Association. The full list of awardees can be found at in.gov/fssa/carefinder/ files/6240-Employee-SponsoredChild-Care-Fund-Awards.pdf.
the suffering that leads to glory! Read Peter’s two epistles and see how much he says about suffering and glory. Believers’ Consecration (Mark 8:34-38). We become children of God by trusting Jesus Christ and confessing him to be the Son of God (1 John 4:1-3) who died for us on the cross and rose again (Romans 10:9-10). We become disciples of Jesus Christ by surrendering our all to him, taking up our cross, and following him.
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Richard W. Hudkins U.S. Army Air Corp Veteran
Richard W. Hudkins, 98 years, 4 months and 5 days, departed this life on the afternoon of Dec. 23, 2023, with his loving family at his side. On Aug. 18, 1925, near Kewanna, Richard was the first born of the Hudkins kids. His proud parents were William Judson and Mildred Iris Brooker Hudkins. Growing up he shared his childRICHARD W. hood with five brothers and a sister. In 1943, he HUDKINS graduated from Leiters Ford High School. Patriotism beckoned and Richard answered the call, in January of 1944 he entered the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. As a member of the 508th Bomber Group, he flew over 30 missions during World War II as a waist gunner on the B-17 flying fortress. The gunner protected the aircraft and was in a challenging and very dangerous position. Additionally, their crew was charged with flying POW’s back to France. He was involved with the Rhineland Central Europe Campaign. Staff Sgt. Richard W. Hudkins returned home following an honorable discharge on Feb. 15, 1946. Some of his decorations included: Victory Medal World War II, American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Air Medal with one Bronze Cluster. On Nov. 20, 1948, Richard married Lillian L. Mahler in Mishawaka. They enjoyed 52 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, she passed away on Aug. 7, 2001. Returning home, with a strong work ethic, Richard worked at Studebaker in South Bend as a machinist. Years later, he transitioned to hauling milk for Ward Polley and Dean’s Foods. During most of his adult life, he farmed and retired at age 81. On Oct. 18, 2015, Richard was a member of the Lafayette Veteran’s Honors Flight, accompanied by guardian little brother Virgil. He maintained a close relationship with many of his platoon members and attended nearly all of the 351st Bomb Group (H) Association of the Army Air Corps Reunions. As an adventurer and an American outdoorsman, Richard enjoyed annual hunting trips with the Hudkins’ brothers. They hunted pheasant and other game birds in Nebraska. Many times, the nephews went, too. To relax, Richard loved to travel. He wintered in Port St. Lucie, Fla., for many years. He also once took a driving vacation to explore Alaska by first visiting California. Left to treasure Richard’s memory are his daughter, Jane Schuldberg of Newport, N.C.; brother, Virgil Hudkins (Sue) of Rochester; companion, Jean Simpson of Rochester and her daughters, Judy Swank and Priscilla Ballee; four grandchildren, Rebecca Peterman, Jeremy Hudkins, Jennifer Lovick and Jeffrey Kerley; several great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Welcoming Richard to heaven was many of his immediate family, including beloved wife, Lillian, on Aug. 7, 2001; his sons, James E. “Jim” Hudkins on Jan. 10, 2022, and Richard “Dick” Hudkins on Feb. 5, 1996; parents, William and Mildred Hudkins; a sister, Mary Ellen Hudkins George; and four Hudkins brothers, Don, George, Jerry and John P. A celebration of the life of Richard W. Hudkins will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Rev. Gretchen Schneider will officiate services. Friends may visit with his family from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, and an hour prior to his services Thursday. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery. The United States Army Honor’s Team and the Fulton County Veteran’s Honor Guard will accord military graveside rites. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Fulton County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester, IN 46975. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at goodfamilyfh.com.
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E d w a r d D. Bigler, 93, Rochester, died Nov. 11, 2023. He was born on Sept. 8, 1930. On April 27, 1957, he married Gail Lawler; who preceded him in death EDWARD D. March 1983. BIGLER He is survived by two sons, Tim (Deb) Cypress, Texas, and Guy (Merlee) Rochester; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Elizabeth Darda. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Clay Chappell, Cypress, Texas; his parents, Edward and Ruth (Dutton) Bigler; two sisters, Rosemary Krueger, and Margaret (Peggy) Simmons. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, in Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service. Military honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the US Army Honors Team. Following the service, the celebration will continue from 2:30-5 p.m., at Lake Manitou Moose Lodge No. 1107, 1911 W. Side Road, Rochester. Memorials may be made to Mooseheart International, 155 S. International Dr., Mooseheart, IL 60539 or St. Judes Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Wilbur Ernest Cowger
Wilbur Ernest Cowger, 93, Logansport, and formerly of Rochester, died at 3:55 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2023, in Woodbridge Health Center, Logansport. He was born on Oct. 16, 1930. WILBUR ERNEST On Oct. 23, COWGER 1948, he married Viola Donna DePoy; who survives. Additional survivors are four daughters, Beverly Cooley, Talma, Dianna (Danni) Overmyer, Tippecanoe, Twyla (Mike) Hartman, Argos, and Melody (Clyde) Avery, Plymouth; two sons, Kelly Cowger, Talma, and Tim Cowger, Rochester; 30 grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Grace Templeton (Clark) Cowger; five sons, Keith Cowger, Leon Cowger, Bill Cowger, Terry Cowger, and Michael Cowger; one granddaughter; one grandson, one great-great- granddaughter; three brothers; and seven sisters. Services were held on Thursday Dec. 28, in Argos United Methodist Church, Argos, with Rev. Leon D. Pomeroy officiating. Interment was held in Winamac Memorial Garden Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 1476 W. 18th St., Rochester, IN 46975 Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
James W. Carpenter
James W. Carpenter, 83, Rochester, died at 12:20 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in Life Care Center, Rochester. He was born on May 9, 1940. He married Patsy Cox; who JAMES W. survives. CARPENTER Additional survivors are a daughter, Penny Sowash, Peru; son, Larry Carpenter, Rochester; three grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; siblings, Joan McClellan, Rochester, Linda (Ron) Town, Mentone. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Ray and Edna (Howell) Carpenter; siblings, Marion Frances Carpenter, Naomi Furnivall, and Dale R. Carpenter; and daughter-in-law, Deb Carpenter. Memorial visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, in Hartzler Funeral Home 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Military honors will be performed by the Fulton County Honor Guard at 5:30 p.m. Following the honors service and memorial visitation, a memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. with Pastor Thad Stewart officiating. Interment will be held at a future date in Athens Cemetery, Athens. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Fulton County Honor Guard.
Bryan M. Conner
Bryan M. Conner, 52, Star City, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in his residence. He was born on March 30, 1971. On Dec. 25, 2005, he married Marla L. Lloyd; who BRYAN M. survives. CONNER Additional survivors are two sons, Robert (Jenny) Tirey, Winamac, and Devin (Lindsay) Ball, Kewanna; three daughters, Tiffany Maddox, and Dakota (Kyle) Garland, both of Winamac, and Samantha Conner (fiance Dakota) Star City; ten grandchildren; mother, Ruth Ann Conner, Star City; maternal grandmother, Ruth Lutes, Star City; one brother, Andy Conner, Pulaski; three brothers-in-law, Frank Lloyd, Jr., Pulaski, Elvin Lloyd, and Neal Lloyd, both of Winamac; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Dick E. Conner; paternal grandparents, Marion and Violet Conner; maternal grandfather, Jim Lutes; and mother-in-law, Linnea Lloyd. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 28, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Chaplain Tim Lee officiating. Interment was held in Mount ZionFranklin Township Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for a memorial bench to be erected in the town park. Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
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Theodore P. Hanson, 73, Lake Bruce, formerly of Hobart, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in his residence. He was born on July 6, 1950. On July 3, 1993, he married BarTHEODORE P. bara L. (Call) HANSON Martin; who survives. Additional survivors are son, TJ (Sandra) Hanson; daughter, Ashley Hanson; setpson, Donald (Heather) Martin; stepdaughter, Dana (Shawn) Bock; nine grandchildren; two great-grandsons; brother, Jay L. Hanson; two sisters, Jennifer (Jack) Lewis; and Rosie Buckmaster; several nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore H. and Rosalin M. (Switzer) Hanson; son, Jeff Hanson; grandson, Jake Hanson; and brother, Finis Hanson. The family will host a celebration of life service at a later date. Memorials contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Phillip Frank Monard Jr.
Phillip Frank Monard Jr., 61, Logansport, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Life Care Center, Rochester. He was born on Oct. 13, 1962. He is survived by three daughters, Angel (Kevin Wal- PHILLIP FRANK lace) Monard, MONARD JR. Logansport, Elizabeth Bruner, Wichita, Kan., and Gracie Monard, Goshen; son, Ace (Karen) Monard, Goshen; sister, Ann Monard, Abilene, Texas; two brothers, George Monard, and George Monard, both of Abilene, Texas; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Frank Monard Sr. and Grace (Parke) Monard; daughter, Sandra Leann Monard; three brothers; and a nephew. A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.
Rudolph Rose Jr.
Rudolph W. Rose Jr., 93, Winamac, died at 3:30 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Hickory Creek, Winamac. He was born on Oct. 29, 1930. On April 18, 1953, he marRUDOLPH ried Geraldine ROSE JR. Fredel; who preceded him in death on Dec. 8, 2019. He is survived by his children, Susan Knebel (Darwin), Winamac, Jeff (Emily) Rose, Lexington, N.C., and Laurie Davis (Dewain), Winamac; brother, James (Bertha) Rose, North Judson; five grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Mollie (Rater) Rose, Sr.; and two brothers, Charles Rose and Edward Rose. A Mass of Christian burial was held Thursday, Dec. 28, in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac. Interment was held in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac. Condolences can be shared with the family at ransfuneralhomes.com.
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oBituaRies Daniel L. Hagerman
Justin J. Gerald A.K. Industries Employee
Justin J. Gerald, 35, Culver, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 10:48 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in South Bend. He was born on March 25, 1988, in Rochester, the son of Brian Heith Gerald and Kimberly (Bilby) Green. Justin had worked in manufacturing earlier JUSTIN J. in life in the RV industry and was currently workGERALD ing for A.K. Industries in Plymouth. He attended New Song Church in Plymouth. He enjoyed camping, fishing, floating the Tippecanoe River, tinkering, working in the garage with his children, admiring the stars and sunsets and was an avid University of Michigan fan. Justin will be remembered as an optimistic, energetic, passionate person who was always eager to help others. Survivors include his fiance, best friend, Beth Rose Kneifel, Culver; mother, Kimblery (Jamie) Green, Rochester; father, Brian (Keli) Gerald, Rochester; children, Lillian Gerald, Rochester, Wesley Gerald, Rochester, Kabel Stahl, Warsaw, Kaelyn Gerald, Culver, Kaedyn Gerald, Culver; stepchildren, Makyna Kneifel, Culver, and Kynedi Ogle, Culver; brothers, Kameron Green, Rochester, James Green, Rochester, Brant Gerald, Rochester, Devan Gerald, Indianapolis, and Tristan Gerald, Duluth, Ga.; and grandparents, Barb (Brad) Tam, Rochester, Mary Ellen Bilby, Rochester, and Karen Miller, Rochester. Preceding Justin in death were his grandfathers, Richard Gerald and Bob Miller. Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at Zimmerman Bros Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends visited from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Justin Gerald Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.
William Mack Haimbaugh
Farmer/District Sales Manager William Mack Haimbaugh, 85, Rochester, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Mack was born on May 14, 1938, in Pontiac, Mich., the son of Alonzo and Ida (Scott) Haimbaugh. WILLIAM MACK On Aug. 1, 1959, at the Olive Branch Church in FulHAIMBAUGH ton, he married Carol Joy Champ; she survives. Mack had spent his life as a farmer and district sales manager for Garst Seed Company. He was a member of the Yorktown Road Church of Christ, Logansport. Mack enjoyed gardening, agriculture and playing games with his family. Survivors include his wife, Carol J. Haimbaugh, Rochester; daughters, Wendy McIndoo, Rochester, Peggy (Rowdy) Carper, Winchester, Va., and Rosetta (Randy) Podell, Winamac; grandchildren, Renee (Gary) Boschain, Louisville, Ky., Peggy Sue (Brian) Riffe, Kokomo, Joshua McIndoo, Muncie, Anna (Joey) Famiglietti, Winchester, Va., Chelsea (Jake) Hayes, Rockville, Md., Krista (Dylan) Diaz, Lyons, Colo., Kyle (Sarah) Podell, Idaville, and Karl Podell, Winamac; nine great-grandchildren; several greatgranddogs; brothers, Alonzo Haimbaugh Jr., Harold Haimbaugh and David Haimbaugh, all of Florida; sisters, Addie Fields and Nancy Rehm and Laura Lee Arnold, all of Florida; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial followed in Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Twelve Mile. Friends visited from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, and one hour prior to service Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Guardian Angel Hospice, Kokomo. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Daniel L. Hagerman, 75, Winamac, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in his residence. He was born on Aug. 8, 1948. On Aug. 6, 1970, he married Marie A. Hunnicutt; she preceded him DANIEL LANE in death on May HAGERMAN 28, 2023. He is survived by one daughter, Jody Wyant; one son, Wyatt Hagerman; three grandchildren; and one sister, Ann Hagerman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lt. Col. Frederick B. Hagerman, and Madyline (Milburn) Hagerman; and brother, Timothy W. Hagerman. A private burial will be held in Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition), Winamac. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses. Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Barbara E. Shanes
Barbara E. Shanes, 79, Warsaw, died at 10:56 p.m., Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on Dec. 25, 1944. She married James T. Shanes, Jr.; who preceded her in death on Nov. 17, 2014. She is survived by two sons, James W. Shanes, Rochester, and Scott Shanes, Connerville; sister, Connie Beller, Indianapolis; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Hazel (Mitchell) May; brothers and sisters. No services will be held at this time. A graveside service will be held at a future date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.
Rodney E. Hattery
Rodney E. Hattery, 72, Fort Wayne, formerly of Rochester, died Dec. 20, 2023, in Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending.
BiRths Sage Serruechi Lynn Holmes
Monica Moore and Braxton Holmes are the parents of a daughter, Sage Serruechi Lynn, born at 4:54 p.m. Dec. 21, in Woodlawn Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 18.74 inches long.
Wanda M. Flohr
W a n d a M. Flohr, 94, Rochester, and formerly of Akron, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in Hickory Creek, Rochester. She was born on Nov. WANDA M. 17, 1929. On Sept. 4, 1948, FLOHR she married Sam J. Flohr; who survives. Additional survivors are one son, Michael (Nancy) Flohr, Bloomington; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra; one brother, and two half sisters. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 28, in Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. A private interment will take place in the Akron Cemetery, Akron.
Michael Gene Reed
Michael Gene Reed, 57, Rochester, died at midnight Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in his residence. He was born on March 3, 1966. He is survived by two MICHAEL REED daughters, Bridgette (Brad) McLish, Huntertown, and Keisha (Jose) Melendez, Peru; one son, Phillip Reed, Rochester; eight grandchildren; his mother, Alice Ousley, Rochester; companion, Diane Blankenship, Rochester; siblings, Cleisa (Jerry) McCoy, Harrodsburg, Ky., Melissa Ousley, Logansport, Marti Banic, Rochester, Sandra Reed, Martin, Ky, and Dean (Michelle) Ousley, Bourbon; stepsons, Seth Blankenship, and Corey Blankenship, both of Rochester; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mart and Dora Reed; brother, Phillip Reed; and granddaughter, Makena Kay Whybrew. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 30, in Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com
Purdue Extension is hosting a private applicator pesticide license winter farm school class in Rochester. It is set for 7-9 p.m. Wednesday,
as, Indianapolis, 4164.50; Robert Eaton, Louisville Ky., $175; Haylea Sorrell, Fort Wayne, $164.50; Karla Lane, Rensselear, $154.50; Olivia Willman, Fishers, $154.50; Tasha Schwenk, Rochester, $192.50; Aysha Tent, Oklahoma City, Okla., $154.50 Operating with expired plates — Alyssa Haines, Rochester, $164; Michael Nixon, South Whitley, $164; Lindsey Kagarise, Plymouth, $164 Failure to register — Timothy Keesee, Mentone, $164.50 Failure to Yield Right of Way to Emergency Vehicle displaying flashing red, red/white — Leslie Parks-Sanchez, $175
Marriage Dissolutions
County RepoRt Court News Circuit Court
The following petition has been filed in Fulton Circuit Court, Judge Arthur Christopher Lee presiding:
Complaints
Discover Bank v. Kaylee Brown, Rochester, $9,681.44
Superior Court
The following petitions have been filed in Fulton Superior Court, Judge Gregory L. Heller presiding:
Complaints
Citibank, N.A. v. Michael Freeha-
fer, Rochester, $3,718.22 SAC Finance, INC. v. Dona Bailey, North Judson, $16,318.94; Cody Noftsger, Rochester, $11,138.45; Shawn Ehlers, Winamac, $25,770.98; Christina Dutcher, Rochester, $25,766.91 LVNV Funding, LLC v. Joshua Coffelt, Rochester, $775.07; Joseph Phillips, Rochester, $3,638.04
Traffic Violations
The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Karley Leininger, Windfall, $164.50; Andrew Keiser, Rochester, $164.50; Kellen Lythgoe, Evansville, $154.50; Jasmine Thom-
Bryan Lynn Fitz
Bryan Lynn Fitz, 53, Phoenix, Ariz., and formerly of Winamac, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, in his residence. He was born on Nov. 7, 1970. On Feb. 8, 2002, he married Sage Hanson; who preceded him in death in 2023. He is survived by his parents, Garry and Marsha Fitz, Winamac; son, Justin Fitz, Texas; and two sisters, Lucinda (Joel) Christenson, Montana, and Lisa. He is survived by four nephews, two nieces, and one great-nephew. He was preceded in death by two sons, Stelllan and Baynen Fitz. A graveside service with military rites will be performed at Paul’s Chapel at a later date. Condolences can be shared with the family at ransfuneralhomes.com.
Winter farm school class in Rochester
Oakleigh Ann Robin
Phoebe Hogan and Donald Robin Jr. are the parents of a daughter, Oakleigh Ann Robin, born at Woodlawn Hospital; no date was provided.
Nancy Clay
Nancy Clay, 90, Rochester, died at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport. She was born on Nov. 16, 1933. On Sept. NANCY CLAY 4, 1953, she married Gordon V. Lebo; who preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1994. On Sept. 29, 1996, she married Richard Clay; who preceded her in death on July 3, 2018. She is survived by one daughter, Gayle Rodriguez, Rochester; two sons, Gary Lebo (Kelly) Middletown, Ohio, and Mike (Sue) Lebo, Greenburg; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Barbara Swihart, Rochester. Preceding her in death are her parents, Alfred L. and Ruth E, Barts Hopper; son-in-law, Mark Rodriguez; four sisters, Carol Hedrick, Kay Payne, Martha West, and Dortha Eads; one brother, Garl Hopper. A celebration of life will be held at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 3, in Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will be held in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at goodfamilyfh.com
The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts:
Carlisle-Dollins
John Carlisle and Jacquelyn Dollins. No minor children.
Chilcutt
Charles Chilcutt, Rochester, and Dawn Chilcutt, Mishawaka. With minor children.
Jan. 10, at Rochester High School, 1645 S. Park Road. The class will feature Purdue Extension entomologist John Obermeyer and Wabash County Purdue Extension ANR Educator Geoff Schortgen. Obermeyer will speak on insect management in relation to crops. Schortgen will discuss poison hemlock ID and control and the current Indiana State Chemist Regulatory Topic of 2024 Worker Protection for private applicators. The class costs $10 for those wishing to receive a private applicator license credit. People should bring their current private applicator licenses with them and allow time before class to register for the credits. As Fulton County Purdue Extension ANR Educator Mark Kepler has retired, this will be the only winter farm school class for 2024, with plans to bring a full schedule back for 2025.
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Updates and happenings in and around the area
CHRISTMAS CHEER — Staff at the Rochester branch of the Fulton County Public Library wore ugly Christmas sweaters to work on Dec. 19. In the front row from left are Marketing Director Erica Coffing, Youth Services Assistant Morgan Davis and Circulation Clerk Cheryl Connor. In the back row are Administrative Assistant Michelle Conley, FCPL Director Andrea Stineback, Assistant Circulation Manager Deb Marburger and Assistant AV Manager Jennifer McNamara. Photo provided by the FCPL.
Registration for the 2024 spring soccer season is open to players, 4-years through sixth grade. There will not be a seventh and eighth grade team this spring. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 31; there will be no late registrations. If you have any questions, contact Michelle Maroney at (574) 8353119, or visit the Fulton County Soccer Association Facebook page. —o— Local scout troops are looking for candles to restock their wax supply for the Trail of Courage. Bring them to the Fulton County Historical Museum from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondaySaturday. The museum is located at 37 E. CR 375 N., Rochester. —o— “Overcoming Anxiety: Tools for Children,” will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 10, 17 and 24, at the First Baptist Church, Rochester. Pastor David Love will lead this seminar series to equip parents, caregivers and other adults in their interaction with elementary and younger children. Children experience many areas of worry, stress and anxiety: changes in family and routines, separation, adult’s expectations, school and grades, friendships, and even fears both real and imagined. Adults are the only resource children have in navigating those experiences and a good approach can set them up for success as teens and adults. This series is part of Home Builders
and more information and registration is available at fbc46975. org. Childcare is available. —o— The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, at the Fulton County Public Library and another from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29. To schedule an appointment visit RedCrossBlood.org or call (800) 733-2767. —o— Chamber Dollars are monetary gift checks that can be purchased by anyone and used at participating Chamber member businesses. They are perfect for any occasion, weddings, retirements, graduations, birthdays and holidays. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more information. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (574) 224-2666, email assistant@fultoncountychamber.comor visit the new location at 112 E. Eighth Street, Rochester. —o— Anyone interested in playing euchre at the Senior Center on Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. can call (574) 223 6953 and leave name. They will start on Jan. 8 if enough respond. —o— The next commissioners meeting will be held at 9 a.m Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the Commissioner’s Room, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester. You can view the meetings on RTC Channel 4. Meeting information can be found at fulton.in.us.
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Woman with Rochester connection headed to 2024 pickleball national competition for second year in a row By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Amy Powell said getting to national competition for pickleball for the second year in a row
is “rewarding.” “It’s such a rewarding feeling because of all the hard work practicing and drilling,” said Powell. “The time and effort we put in six days a week most
GOLDEN TICKET — Amy Powell, right, formerly of Rochester, and her pickleball partner, Kathy Zuk, hold the Golden Ticket, which enables them to play in the 2024 USA Pickleball National Championships in November. They got the ticket by placing first in their bracket in December in the USA Pickleball Diamond Amateur Championships in Florida. Photo provided by Amy Powell.
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weeks shows the commitment we have for this amazing sport.” Powell, originally from Rochester and now living in Plymouth, and her partner, Kathy Zuk, Columbia City, are headed to the 2024 USA Pickleball National Championships in November. The two qualified by coming in first in their respective bracket at the USA Pickleball Great Lakes Diamond Regional Tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio, in July 2023. That allowed the two to play in the USA Pickleball Diamond Amateur Championships in Hol-
ly Hill, Fla., in December 2023, where they again got first, getting the so-called “Golden Ticket” to the 2024 national competition. Powell and Zuk placed third out of 42 teams in the 2023 national competition in November in Dallas, Texas. The two have only played the sport, which involves using a Wiffle ball and paddles on small courts with nets, for two years, said Powell. She said she and Zuk also have only competed together for less than a year. Honing their skills involves
playing in multiple tournaments, though “not always together,” said Powell. “We want to drill more and watch film from recreational play,” she said of her and Zuk’s preparation for the 2024 national competition. Powell cited pickleball is a game for all ages, calling it “a great sport that allows you to compete as you get older.” “I’ve seen players compete at the age of 9 up to 80,” she said. “Great exercise and the social aspect are other great attributes to this sport.”
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Joe’s Hope donates $300 to RCS for student lunch debt By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Rochester Community Schools helped Joe Shidler when he was a student battling cancer. Now Shidler’s family has helped RCS students in his memory. Members of the Shidler family presented a $300 check to RCS at the Rochester Community School Board meeting on Monday, Dec. 18, from the nonprofit Joe’s Hope Foundation. Monies are to pay for the outstanding school lunch balances from students at all four Rochester schools. “We like to give back to the community as much as we can,” said Joe’s brother Dustin Shidler, who serves as president and marketing
director for Joe’s Hope. Joe’s Hope was started after Joe was diagnosed with leukemia in 2010 and continued on after his passing in 2014. Mainly the organization raises funds to help people with bills and the like while they are battling the disease. Dustin said Joe’s Hope pivoted more recently to also helping with general community needs. In the past, the organization has adopted families to buy Christmas gifts for. However, that didn’t work out this year, which led to the school lunch bill donation, said Dustin. He noted RCS through teacher Deb Wolford helped Joe stay on track with his studies when he was fighting cancer. WIPING OUT STUDENT LUNCH DEBT — Representatives with Joe’s Hope Foundation presented Rochester Community Schools with $300 to eliminate outstanding school lunch balances at the Rochester Community School Board meeting on Dec. 18. The foundation is in memory of Joe Shidler, who passed away from leukemia in 2014. Shown from left are Joe’s brother Dustin Shidler, Joe’s Hope president and marketing director; Joe’s sister Lacey Shidler, Joe’s Hope secretary and resource director; and Joe’s father Chad Shidler, Joe’s Hope route manager. Photo provided by Joe’s Hope. “God bless that woman,” said Dustin. Dustin said people are welcome to connect with Joe’s Hope to learn of resources such as grief groups and more as the organization has connected with social services groups. People may call (574) 201-0134, email joeshopefoundation@gmail. com or check out the organization’s
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Local schools see high graduation rates Overall, the 2023 statewide graduation increased by nearly 2.5 percentage points. Caston School Corporation saw a 91.8% graduation rate; Rochester Community School Corporation, 96.72%; Triton School Corporation, 100% and Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, 95.62%. The Indiana Department of Education has released the 2023 state graduation rates, with data showing 88.98% of Indiana students in the class of 2023 graduating, up from 86.52% in 2022. “Earning a high school diploma is essential to unlocking a successful future,” said Gov. Eric Holcomb. “In the years since the pandemic, educators across the state have worked hard to ensure our students — our state’s future leaders — are more prepared than ever to emerge from high school and thrive. Through this work, Hoosier educators are helping students gain the knowledge and skills, as well as the confidence they need to determine their destiny.” This year (2023) represents the second-highest graduation rate since Indiana began collecting data in 2012. The state’s highest graduation rate was in 2016 at 89.1%, which is 0.12 percentage points higher than the class of 2023. Statewide, graduation rates increased for: • Black students, from 77.52% in 2022 to 82.43% in 2023 (4.91 percentage-point increase). • Hispanic students, from 83.86% in 2022 to 86.41% in 2023 (2.55 percentage point increase). • English learners, from 85.60% in 2022 to 87.72% in 2023 (2.12 percentage point increase).
• Students in special education, from 76.39% in 2022 to 83.24% in 2023 (6.85 percentage point increase). • Students receiving free and reduced price meals, from 83.74% in 2022 to 88.74% in 2023 (5 percentage point increase). The non-waiver graduation rate improved from 80.58% in 2022 to 84.92% in 2023, which is a 4.34 percentage point improvement. Per Indiana Code 20-32-4-4.1, to qualify for a waiver, a student will have been unsuccessful in completing post-secondary readiness competency requirements by the conclusion of his/her senior year. This includes: • A student who was in the process of completing a competency at one school that was not offered by the school to which the student transferred. • A student who has attempted to achieve at least three separate postsecondary readiness competencies. “As a state, we have worked very hard to reduce our waiver rate and keep our focus on ensuring students graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life and in their career,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “Looking ahead, we will continue to make improvements to ensure Indiana has a diploma that maintains rigor, while also increasing seamless pathways for students as they pursue employment, enrollment or enlistment leading to service.” A spreadsheet with statewide corporation and school-level graduation data is available at in.gov/doe/it/data-center-and-reports/?utm_content=&utm_ medium=email&utm_name=&utm_ source=govdelivery&utm_term.
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Leaving behind Dickensian poverty By MICHAEL HICKS Guest Columnist Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” was an important book of the 19th century. It spoke to the power of redemption and can be credited for focusing concern for the poor during Christmas season. Worry for the poor wasn’t new, but was renewed during the early Victorian age. One example is the carol “Good King Wenceslas,” which told the story of a king (and later saint) who served the poor. That song was penned 10 years after Dickens’ wrote “A Christmas Carol,” not 500 years earlier when the events occurred. Other religious traditions have similar considerations at wintertime holidays. Of course, the giving of Chanukkah gifts to children and the poor predates Christmas. Islam does not celebrate Christmas, as they recognize Jesus as a prophet, not messiah. Still, residents of the small village of Hussayah, Saudi Arabia greeted my men with gifts of cakes and tea on Christmas 1990. Among these three Abrahamic religions, concern for the poor is a clear duty for believers. But, the description of the poor in the Old and New Testaments and the Quran are radically different from poverty in the Victorian age. And, the poverty of Dickensian London is even more radically different from poverty today. These are blessings about which we should understand and be thankful. A number of researchers have attempted to measure economic growth from antiquity through the current age. This can be accomplished by examining the archeological record or trade and
possessions and by examining surviving texts. The earliest of these are accounting ledgers found in modern day Iraq. Poetry may have been passed through an oral tradition; debts were written in clay and stone. This research tells a pretty clear story. From the earliest recorded human experiences, say 6,000 years ago, through the 16th century, there was scant economic progress. The average person worldwide produced less than $1,000 a year in goods and services, as measured in today’s dollars. Most of this was agricultural, though there was also some manufacturing. Services, like education and healthcare, were scantly produced. That meant that a healthy adult man with some skills as a plowman or blacksmith could perhaps produce $4,000 worth of goods each year. This included the value of their homemade and homegrown goods. That meant everyone worked, from before adulthood until death. Food was grown, animals tended, and yarn spun throughout the day. For almost all the world, this averaged to about $2 per day at today’s prices. So, imagine living this year only on what you can buy at a local grocery for $2 per day. Today the United Nations definition of poverty is the consumption of just over $2 per day. Just under 10 percent of the world’s population live under that definition of poverty. Prior to 1700, nearly everyone worldwide did. Yes, there were kings and royalty, whose wealth was increased by skimming a share of the daily $2 from their subjects. The great monuments of earlier ages—the Pyramids of
Do I have dementia? By CHRISTINA SODERLUND, MS, CCC-SLP Editor’s Note: Christina Soderlund works as a speech-language pathologist at Woodlawn Health. Dementia is the umbrella term to describe Alzheimer’s disease, Pick’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy Bodies disease, Parkinson’s disease, etc. Dementia is the shrinking of brain cells over time, ranging from slow to rapid deterioration of bodily functions. These functions may include activities of daily living involving ambulation, communication, swallowing, etc. Risk factors of dementia may include genetic markers, environment, nutrition, and lifestyle choices. Individuals with a family history of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, pose a higher risk of inheriting the genetic marker. Research studies have shown certain dementia types are likely to pass through generations. Other risk factors involve the environment, nutrition, and lifestyle choices that may jump start the shrinking or dying of brain cells. Situations may include physical inactivity, decreased socialization, lack of learning new skills, and inadequate diet. Dementia can affect young and old; however, it more often affects the aging population. Everyday forgetfulness may include leaving the door
CHRISTINA SODERLUND unlocked or not calling a friend back, which are not alarming signs. However, red flags occur when the stove is left on all day, when wearing a swimsuit during winter, when driving to the gas station, and ending up at the library. If you are concerned, it’s time to set up a doctor’s appointment and discuss any concerns with possible brain changes. The doctor may discuss options, depending on the severity level. Options may involve medications, referrals to other medical professionals, and rehabilitation services, such as the speech-language pathologist. The SLP is trained to work with communication skills, cognitive processes (i.e., memory, attention), swallowing difficulties, etc. Brain changes may worsen over time if left undetected.
Giza, the Great Zimbabwe, the Ziggurat of Ur and Windsor Castle — were built by emperors and kings who extracted their wealth from desperately poor peasants. Beginning in about 1700, economic growth in Europe started to increase, then it accelerated. There is no clear consensus why this happened. Some theories are plainly wrong. Imperialism and colonization cannot explain it. Places without empires grew briskly, often more robustly than the large imperial powers. It wasn’t just technology. China and northern Africa were awash in modern science and mathematics long before the Scots discovered trousers and a written language. Both algorithm and algebra are named after Arab mathematicians. The best explanation of this stunning explosion of economic growth comes from Professor Deidre McCloskey. My summary of her work is simple. European cities that began to trade slowly became prosperous. That prosperity created a new class of people, a merchant class, whose wealth permitted cultural and political influence. Where that influence spread, so did prosperity. Nowhere was that more obvious than in America. In the colonies that permitted a Ben Franklin to flourish, growth followed. In places where labor was owned, like South Carolina, growth languished. At the start of the American Revolution, the South was richer, and more productive than the North; by 1860, per capita GDP in northern states were 50 percent higher than in the South. Slavery was an economic catastrophe for the South; its moral and political failings were far worse. All of this brings us back to Charles Dickens. Had he written in 1643 rather than 1843, the fine distinctions on poverty would’ve been silly. Nearly everyone was poor. There wasn’t even a publishing industry to deliver his work
CHARLES DICKENS to middle class families, because there really weren’t middle class families, and most Europeans were illiterate. Yet, Dickens characters and audience of 1843 were mostly middle class, a relatively new distinction. In 1700, the typical European, Asian, African or American produced about $2 per day. Today, the average U.S. citizen produces $191 per day in goods. That is close to a hundred-fold increase in 300 years. I apologize for all this math. There’s an easier way to explain this. In 1700, a man would have to work eight to 10 hours each day to earn enough income and grow enough food to feed each member of his family about $2-worth of food at today’s prices. Today, the average American produces and earns almost $24 per hour. That means that adult could feed a family of four the same amount of food with only 20 minutes of work each day.
This Christmas holiday is not about worldly wealth, but it is a time of giving thanks for the many blessings we enjoy. In Dickens’ world, a character could say of starving poor that, “they had better do it (die) and decrease the surplus population.” This was intended as only a modestly shocking statement. At that point we were only 150 years into the miracle of modern economic growth. By then maybe 10% of the world’s billion residents lived within the grips of subsistence-level poverty. Today, more than 90% of the world’s 8.1 billion souls live above that line of abject poverty. There is much to pray for in this season, using the old, clear language. Deliverance from evil, abundance of peace and bounty for the poor. At the same time, we must recognize and give thanks for the economic miracle that has lifted so many from despairing poverty.
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The weather was nice recently, so it was that time again. Yes, time to haul horse manure! My son cleans the horse stables each morning and piles it up on a nearby concrete pad. Then each fall, after the crops have been harvested, we load it up and spread it on the fields for fertilizer. I have a 1951 Farmall H tractor. Put a little water in … greased the joints … cleaned the connections … made sure everything was in working order. Just could not get up and going … Well, that was ME. Then I did the same things for my tractor. It wouldn’t start either! So … I had to make a trip to town for a new 6 volt battery. Success! I am three years older than my tractor. I wish I could buy a new battery for my 75year body, because every morning I need a jump start. Oh well, I prefer to laugh at old age. As they say, “it takes both sunshine and tears to make a rainbow.” How do we “old-timers” know when we have reached that point? Here are a few clues…. (1) You get up at night and stumble in the dark to the bathroom. For some reason the bathroom light automatically comes on. The next morning your wife informs you that you peed in the refrigerator. (2) You test drive a new car, and you accidentally touch one of the 14 buttons on the steering wheel. The radio comes on, blasting at maximum volume. You have no idea how to turn it off. You then ask the salesman
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Rochester woman grateful to area first responders for helping save husband’s life By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer A Rochester woman is grateful to area first responders for helping save her husband’s life after he had a heart issue in November. Jan Martin thanked local police, Lutheran EMS, Parkview Samaritan helicopter transport staff, the Rochester Fire Department and Fulton County Dispatch for their quick response Nov. 4 to help her husband, Todd. Jan said her husband was at home that day with her and was taking it easy, with him having already had heart surgery earlier in the fall. He came inside after supervising the couple’s son doing work outside. “I’m just really tired,” he told Jan, she said. Around the same time, a package arrived at the house from Amazon, which caused Jan to stay up at the house instead of going outside like she’d originally planned. She heard her dogs bark and found Todd had collapsed in the kitchen.
The couple later found out that was due to Todd’s left main coronary artery being 80% blocked. Jan called 911. Though she’s a former nurse, she said the dispatcher’s instructions were helpful to her as she did CPR. She noted first responders arrived at the couple’s home along Monticello Road in five minutes. “The medics were so well trained,” she noted. First responders utilized a LUCAS device, which does automatic chest compressions, on Todd. Parkview Samaritan also came quickly, taking Todd to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Jan said all the first responders “really worked as a team.” Today, Todd is improving, with doctors noting it will take a number of months to build up his strength. “He’ll be doing cardiac rehab soon,” said Jan. “We are living a miracle every day,” she added. She emphasized the importance of CPR and doing it early. For those who want to learn CPR, the Rochester Fire Depart-
SAVING A LIFE — Area first responders gather around Todd Martin, obscured in the photo, as they work to treat him for a heart issue Nov. 4 at his home along Monticello Road in Rochester. Todd’s wife, Jan, is grateful to the firefighters, police and medics who responded for helping save Todd’s life. Photo provided by Jan Martin. ment offers classes to the public, with more information on the department’s Facebook page. The only cost is a $25 fee for the actual certificate, said Rochester Fire Chief Tom Butler.
The couple are originally from Leesburg in Kosciusko County. Jan said she was happy to find that a smaller county, such as Fulton, still has excellent medical services.
She mentioned she was grateful Fulton County is planning to renew its contract with Lutheran EMS, noting county leaders “should never sacrifice the service that we have now.”
Include gardening in your New Year’s Resolution By MELINDA MYERS Guest Columnist The New Year is filled with resolutions that usually involve dieting and exercise. Gardening is a great way to help accomplish those two resolutions, while also improving your mood, reducing blood pressure, managing anger, maintaining flexibility and more. Start the new year with a plan to incorporate healthy vegetables into your containers, gardens and meals. Growing vegetables encourages you to eat more fresh produce and maximizes the benefits. You’ll be able to harvest the vegetables at their peak of ripeness for the best flavor and maximum nutritional value. Plus, you control what, if any, chemicals are used in your gardens and containers. Involve family and friends during the planning process and con-
tinue supporting each other in this healthful endeavor throughout the year. Research has found that making gardening a more social experience can intensify the physical and mental health benefits. Even sharing your surplus produce with others can reap greater health benefits. Begin by growing a few microgreens this winter. These fastgrowing nutritious greens are easy to grow and do not require much space or special equipment. Just repurpose some fast-food containers, fill them with a seed starting mix or quality potting mix, and plant the microgreen seeds. Many garden centers, catalogs, and organic food coops sell microgreen seeds and sprouting seeds. Grow a few pots of herbs in a sunny window or under artificial lights. Herbs are a healthy way to add flavor to winter meals.
Start them with seeds or purchase transplants to shorten the time to harvest. Plant these in a container with drainage holes filled with a quality potting mix. Follow the directions on the seed packet or plant tag for planting and care information. Once they are at least four to six inches tall, you can begin harvesting. Just make sure there will be enough leaves left on the plant to support new growth. Look for new ways to prepare and incorporate vegetables into your diet. You’ll find lots of recipes online and in cookbooks available from your library. Start a list of vegetables you want to include and those that are suitable to grow in your location. Your state’s extension service has information on what vegetables will thrive in your area and tips on when and how
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plants like broccoli and greens producing beyond the first harvest. Once your list matches your gardening space, it is time to draw up a garden plan. If you are new to gardening, consider starting small and expanding over time. You will need sufficient time for planting and throughout the growing and harvest season to maintain, harvest, and utilize all the vegetables you grow. Starting your nutritional gardening practices inside this winter will help generate momentum and keep you focused on your nutrition goals throughout the growing season. Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including the recently released Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” instant video and DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Myers’ website is www.MelindaMyers.com.