Shopping Guide News of Fulton County - January 11, 2023

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people get back in the habit of coming in.”

In the first week of 2023, Shopping Guide News of Fulton County asked several residents what they were looking forward to in the coming year. Many are business owners, and in spite of some of the dire economic predictions heard in the national media, we found them to be genuinely enthusiastic, with some even looking to expand in 2023.

Mike Richie, owner of Richie’s Men’s Wear, said “I’m looking forward to focusing on e-commerce to better serve customers outside the county.” Richie added he is also hoping to expand into more formal wear, including slacks and dress shirts, and also provide tuxedo rentals.

Jared Howard, owner of CommUnity Project Discount Store, stated, “This is a year of expansion … We’re pricing more merchandise, and we’re trying to get a bigger building. … We’ve outgrown this space.” In the spring, Howard also expects to hire more employees.

Chuck Smith, owner of Affordable Hearing in Rochester, echoed Howard’s sentiments. “I’m looking forward to helping people save more money and hear better as we expand to our new location in Logansport.”

Erica Coffing, the new digital marketing director at Fulton County Public Library, said, “I’m looking forward to getting the library’s makers’ space up and running in an exciting new way, and offering workshops to the public.”

Lisa Byers, Fulton County Senior Center Activities Director, said she looks forward to “more activities for seniors and more outings. … I’d also like to see more people in here,” she added, explaining attendance has dropped since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’d like to see

Harry Webb, owner of Webb’s Family Pharmacy, discussed how COVID-19 has affected his business as well. “The unprecedented demand for COVID-19 vaccine to protect our population was primarily delivered by retail pharmacy. The traditional walk-in method for vaccines was not safe or feasible during the pandemic. And most pharmacy’s adapted and now perform ‘appointment based’ immunizations. We will be expanding our appointment based services in 2023 to offer patients many additional services such as testing, health screenings and detailed disease management consultations and more.”

Pam Romine became the new owner of Flirt Boutique in downtown Rochester last September. “I’m looking forward to a whole year of owning the store,” she said. “I’m looking forward to good health, happiness and prosperity in the new year — not only for the boutique but for all the people who stop in here as well.”

Phil Nicklaus is a longtime member of Fulton County Coon Hunters Club. “My hope is for the Coon Hunters Club to grow.” Nicklaus oversees the club’s turkey shoots. “I love it. It’s the best group of people you’ll meet.”

Recently elected Fulton County Sheriff Travis Heishman began his new responsibilities on Jan. 1. “I’m looking forward to the new position, and a safe and healthy 2023.”

Rochester Community High School Senior Nikolas Prathaftakis said, “I’m planning on going to college at Purdue University in Fort Wayne.” A musical theater major, he is also looking forward to “whatever opportunity within the arts or other job opportunity comes my way.”

Heishman assumes new role as Fulton County Sheriff

On Jan. 1, Travis Heishman assumed his responsibilities as the newly-elected sheriff of Fulton County. The position reflects a lifelong dedication to law enforcement stretching back to his childhood.

Heishman was born and raised in Rochester and graduated from Rochester Community High School in 1998. His grandmother owned the Fish and Fun Campground on the Tippecanoe River, and growing up his free time was spent doing “anything that had to do with the outdoors.” As a young teenager, he could also be found working at Heishman Bakery with his grandfather.

Throughout his formative years, Heishman was also inspired by family members and mentors involved in law enforcement. His mother was a dispatcher in the 1980s, while his uncle, Rob Bryant, was a jail commander. Another early influence was Sergeant Ed Beaird, who he credits with “keeping things on track for me as a teenager.”

Following graduation, Heishman attended Vincennes University, where he earned an associate degree in law enforcement.

From there, he entered employment with the Indiana Department of Corrections, first in Wabash Valley and then at the Miami County Correctional Facility, where he served as an officer, sergeant and correctional counselor before being hired by Fulton County Sheriff Walker Conley as a deputy in 2007.

“It was exciting,” he recalled. “It was what I always wanted to do.”

Heishman feels he benefited greatly from his time in corrections. “It was an eye-opener,” he recalled, and it gave him an opportunity to interact with and gain insight into the lives of convicted criminals. “It gave me the ability to communicate with inmates.” This skill would continue to serve him in later years.

Among his duties as a deputy, Heishman served on a K9 unit in narcotics investigations. In 2015, he was promoted to detective, where he put the previous years of experience to work, particularly the “ability to communicate. … You have to sniff out the truth, weed through the evidence.”

A detective also needs patience. “You can’t hurry a case, even though it can be frustrating for families and victims.”

As a police officer, Heishman

has experienced the darker side of humanity. However, he cited the 2018 school bus crash resulting in the death of three children as a crucial moment in his career and life. He was a first responder at the scene.

“It totally humbles you as a person and a first responder. … Life is entirely too short to take anything for granted.”

Heishman has been married to his wife, Angie, since 2007, and they have three children: Dalton, Rilya and Isaac. He is also a Moose Club member and has served on the boards of Habitat for Humanity, Fulton County Soccer Association and Drug Free Fulton County, where he also served as chairman for several years.

The demands of his new role will likely require him to withdraw from some of these activities, he said. But in his free time, Heishman hopes to continue enjoying the great outdoors with his family, often on Lake Manitou.

Running for sheriff in 2022 was a logical next step for Heishman. “I felt like I still had leadership to offer the community.”

Among his immediate priorities as sheriff is the creation of a chemical addiction program to address substance issues in the county. The program, he said,

should offer life skills training such as anger management and personal finance, which those enrolled can “take with them beyond the substance abuse disorder.”

Last fall, following the election, Heishman received the green light to update officers’

body cameras, which were rolled out on Jan. 3. He sees “keeping up with technical advancements” as critical and also emphasized the importance of networking with other law enforcement agencies. “They know they can count on me and vice-versa.”

Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors is a column in which readers share friendly advice. To ask or answer questions, write ‘the PAPER’, Good Neighbors, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542; fax 800-886-3796; or e-mail abias@the-papers.com. Please no phone calls.

Editor’s Note: The Good Neighbors column is for people looking for hard-to-find or old items or for people seeking advice, not for items you can find in a local store or sell through the help of a classified ad. —o—

Freezer/refrigerator

Good neighbors: We have a large freezer/ refrigerator to give away in good condition. Needs a little bit of work. Call (574) 551-3203 and ask for Gwen or Phil.

Eyeglasses

Good neighbors: I have a number of old eyeglasses and some lenses to donate. I have asked different places, but to no avail. One place said they did, but Lions Club never picked them up so they stopped. It doesn’t feel right to throw them out. If you can help, please respond through this column.

New questions

Recycling plastic bottle caps — Can someone or an organization please tell me if there is anywhere in the area that accepts clean plastic bottle caps for recycling to create usable products? This was done for Elkhart County Fairgrounds but is no longer done. The place where I used to deposit caps is no longer accepting them. Please advise. There are thousands of bottle caps thrown into landfills that could be used to create lasting products. Reply through this column. — A reader

Egg cartons — Wanted: Good, clean egg cartons. Reply through this column. — A reader

Evaporator — Would anyone have a small evaporator you no longer use? We would like to put it to good use this next maple syrup season. Call (574) 633-4054.

Phyllis Snyder

Phyllis M. Snyder, 103, Galveston, formerly of Winamac, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born March 16, 1919, in Chicago. On May 6, 1939, in Evanston, Ill., she married Leonard F. “Lee” Snyder, who preceded her in death in 1996.

She is survived by her children, Susan (George) Roller, Toni (Tom) Keller, Kathie Minor and Tom Snyder; son-in-law, Dan Kaitschuck; daughter-in-law, Lori Syvante; 18 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Kaitschuck; son, Lynn Syvante; parents, Dr. Alexander L. and Irene S. Hilton Darche; daughter-in-law, Vicki Snyder; son-in-law, Mick Minor; brother, Joseph Darche; and sister, Mel Ambrose.

Private family burial will take place at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center. Online condolences may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Woodlawn welcomes new general surgeon

Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, recently welcomed Monzur Haque, M.D., as a new general surgeon.

Haque comes to Woodlawn from Archbold, Ohio, and previously worked in other rural hospitals. He currently serves as a major in the U.S. Army Medical Corps.

“If you knew me for two weeks in medical school, you knew I was going to be a rural surgeon,” Haque said in a news release. “I get to address a variety of surgical needs instead of performing the same few procedures repeatedly.”

About joining Woodlawn,

Haque added, “My favorite thing about working for Woodlawn is the personal relationships with patients only afforded by a small hospital — one-to-one interactions with patients seen only in rural practice.”

Haque started his education

at State University of New Jersey and went to medical school at New York Medical College. He finished his residency at Easton Hospital in Easton, Pa.

“We at Woodlawn are excited to be able to add Dr. Haque to our medical community,” said Brad Rogers, Woodlawn’s chief operating officer. “Dr. Haque is increasing our surgical team’s ability to expand our capacity to help the residents of Rochester and the surrounding area. We couldn’t be more pleased to have him working here at Woodlawn Hospital.”

Jackie Lee Nickels Chemical Engineer

Jackie “Jack” Lee Nickels, 80, San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Fulton County, died of COVID Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Northeast Methodist Hospital in Live Oak, Texas.

He was born Dec. 3, 1942, to Berneice (Conrad) and Lora Nickels in Rochester. He married Marian Kastner on Dec. 19, 1964, in South Bend. She preceded him in death Sept. 16, 2008. Jack graduated from Fulton High School in 1960 and Tri-State College in 1967 with a degree in chemical engineering.

He worked as a chemical engineer at a variety of plants in Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, Indiana and Illinois. He retired in 2011 from Evonic in Mapleton, Ill. He moved to San Antonio, Texas, to be near his son, Kevin and family.

Jack was heavily involved in Scouting for many years, joining the movement in 1980 with his son, eventually serving as Scoutmaster for Troop 348 in Lafayette. Jack was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, camping, boating and outdoor cooking. He most enjoyed time with friends and family. He sang in many church choirs over the years and the highlight was singing with St. Anthony’s Camerata Festival Choir from Peoria, Ill., before the Pope in Rome.

Jack is survived by a sister, Connie (David) Lehman of Mobile, Ala.; daughter, Laura (Ron) Crowell, Pekin, Ill.; son, Kevin (Elizabeth) Nickels; and four grandchildren, John, Mark, Margaret and Katherine Nickels of San Antonio, Texas.

Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, at Porter Loring Funeral Home, San Antonio, Texas. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Calvary Temple AOG, San Antonio, Texas. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the Fulton Cemetery, Fulton. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society at http://cancer.org.

Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Wayne Draper U.S. Army Veteran

Wayne Draper, 89, Rochester, passed away at 12:48 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On Sept. 2, 1933, Robert Wayne was born in Delphi to Leo J. and Felecia Coppock Draper. He was one of six children growing up with two sisters and three brothers. Answering the call of patriotism, Robert served with the U.S. Army in Germany during WWII.

Wayne was a farmer, planting and harvesting corn and soybeans. He also worked at Sealed Power and Midwest Spring. In his free time, he liked to work in his shop. He was a member of the Rochester IOOF Lodge.

Wayne and Betty J. Lanie were married on Dec. 22, 1956, in the St. Joe Catholic Church of Delphi. They shared 56 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, she passed away on Jan. 21, 2015.

Left to cherish the memories of Wayne are three daughters, Jill Draper of Rochester, Kathy Vanderwall and husband Todd of Rochester and Cheryl Lawson of Union, Mo.; four grandchildren, Amanda and Austin Lawson, Kara and Tye Vanderwall; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Jolinda Kerr and husband Howard of Akron.

Preceding Wayne in death are his parents; wife; son-in-law, John Lawson, on Jan. 31, 2013; sister, Beth Ordaway; and three Draper brothers, Kenny, Don and Dean.

A celebration of the life of Robert Wayne Draper was at noon Saturday, Jan. 7, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends visited with the family from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home. Interment was in Richland Center Cemetery. Military honors were conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Army Honors Team.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Ruth Kay Harvey Horn

Iconic Revered Teacher 40 Plus Years

Ruth Kay Harvey Horn passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Woodlawn Hospital, two weeks shy of her 86th birthday and four months after her beloved husband Arnold.

She was born Jan. 16, 1937, to Clyde and Mary Adeline (Eisert) Harvey near Buffalo in White County. Kay always lived on a farm; her parents moved from Royal Center to rural Fulton County when she was a girl. The farm still resides in the family.

Kay graduated from Talma High School in 1955 and went to Ball State Teachers College, where she earned degrees in physical education and English. She was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and graduated from Ball State in 1959. She went on to earn her master’s in education from Ball State in the early 1960s.

When she wasn’t studying in Muncie, Kay worked as a carhop at the Dog ‘n Suds root beer stand in Rochester during the summers and breaks to help pay for college. There Kay met her husband Arnold, who could be found cruising the root beer stand in his pink convertible, sipping a 25-cent root beer and generally causing mischief.

After graduating from Ball State, Kay moved back to Rochester for her first teaching position with Rochester Community Schools. That winter, she and Arnold married on Dec. 27, 1959, at Bethlehem Baptist Church. They eventually had two daughters, Kristy and Beth, and lived most of their lives together on their family farm in Fulton County, north of Rochester. This farm is also still in the family. Arnold and Kay were married nearly 63 years.

Kay was the girls’ physical education teacher and volleyball, basketball and track coach at Rochester Middle School for many years. Known as “Mama Kay,” “Mama Toad” or just mom, she had the privilege of working with many outstanding student-athletes who went on to impressive high school, college and career success. She eventually added reading teacher to her many titles and retired after 41 years in education in 2001.

Kay was an avid quilter and women’s league bowler, active in the Fulton County Retired Teachers Association and in Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional women educator’s society, and a member of Riverview Community Church. When not coaching, refereeing, quilting or teaching, she could be found volunteering in the community and the local schools. She loved to watch the birds at her bird feeders from her dining room window and had many visitors, including finches, woodpeckers, bluebirds and her favorite, cardinals. Lately, she was smitten with spoiling her great-granddaughter, Madison.

Kay was preceded in death by her husband Arnold and her parents. She is survived by her siblings, Karen Danielsen and husband Monty of Spooner, Wis., and Gary Harvey and wife Jackie of Mesa, Ariz.; her children, Kristy and husband Ian Sheeler of Indianapolis and Beth and husband Myron Cohagan of Rochester; two grandchildren, Abigail and husband Jacob Richard and Evan Cohagan; and a great-granddaughter, Madison.

A celebration of the life of Kay Horn was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Rod Ruberg officiated. Friends visited with her family from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday and an hour prior to her services Wednesday. Burial followed at Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made in Kay’s memory to the Riverview Church Team Kids, 3780 SR 110, Tippecanoe, IN 46570.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www. goodfamilyfh.com.

Sharon K. Jones

Homemaker

Sharon K. Van Meter Jones, 81, Rochester, passed away at 1:52 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at her residence.

She was born Nov. 21, 1941, in Rochester, the daughter of Lewis J. and Louise (Woodcox) Polk. On June 18, 1960, in Rochester, she married Robert E. Van Meter Jr. He preceded her in death Aug. 9, 2000. On May 28, 2004, in Rochester, she married Darrell M. Jones. He preceded her in death Feb. 11, 2011.

Sharon had worked at the former Louderback Auto Dealership in Rochester and had been a homemaker. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, Rochester High School Booster Club and Fulton County Choir. She enjoyed singing with the Notables, at weddings and other church events over the years. She also enjoyed watching Western movies, computers, reading books, crafts, ceramics and going to garage sales.

Survivors include her children, Robert (Rebekah) Van Meter, Rochester, Laura (Randy) Baugher, Rochester, Betsy (Rick) Worden, Galveston, Lewis (Jennifer) Van Meter, Wanatah, and Joshua Van Meter, Rochester; grandchildren, Lynnelee (Ronnie) Roberts, Sheridan, Derrick (Samantha) Worden, Logansport, Bailey Van Meter and fiancé Zach Busse, Peru, Skyler Van Meter, Forest, Kyle Van Meter, Wanatah, and Daisy Van Meter, Wanatah; and great-grandchildren, Noel, Briella, Lee, Wade, Gabe and Annabelle Roberts, all of Sheridan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Harley Lewis Polk; and sister, Linda Anne Polk.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Homes, Rochester. Friends visited from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial was in Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rochester High School Booster Club.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Ronald Helman

Ronald Helman, 61, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne.

He was born Oct. 24, 1961, in Goshen. On July 23, 1982, in Warsaw, he married Melissa, who survives.

He also is survived by his daughters, Malinda (Trent) Feeny, Warsaw, and Chelsie (Sloan) White, Warsaw; four grandchildren; a niece; a nephew; and sisters, Tamra Gerber, Angola, and Paula Yoder, Rochester.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Thelma Blankenship Helman, and a brother.

A private service for Ronald will be held at a later date.

The family kindly requests memorial donations to the family.

To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, visit mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Mildred Barbara Schmicker

Mildred Barbara Schmicker, 90, Winamac , died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at her home.

She was born May 12, 1932, in Pulaski. On Feb. 6, 1952, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski, she married Robert Louis Schmicker, who preceded her in death in 2004.

She is survived by her children, Tom (Mary Beth) Schmicker, Winamac, Tim (Rochelle) Schmicker, Winamac, Ted (Erin Brugh) Schmicker, Logansport, Anne Holbrook, Winamac, Tobe Schmicker, Winamac, Lenora (Doug) Hoover, Star City, Tony (Michelle) Schmicker, Crossville, Tenn., Todd (Michelle) Schmicker, Winamac, John (Kelly) Schmicker, Winamac, Mary (Marc) Schultz, Fort Wayne, Rob (Teri) Schmicker, Winamac, Dan (Gina Sowder) Schmicker, Buffalo, Ind., and Teresa (Todd) Fleece, Marion; 47 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Jim Dilts, Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Kathryn Cooper, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Leander Jacob and Lenora Barbara Kuhn Weaver; son-inlaw, Kenneth Holbrook; five grandsons; a grandson-in-law; brothers, Paul (Roseanna) Weaver, Vincent (Margaret) Weaver, Cletus (Sophie) Weaver, Albert (Rosemary) Weaver; and sisters, Alvina (Homer) Downey, Ellen (Dick) Reinholt and Margaret Dilts.

Per Millie’s wishes, private family services will be held at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, and a private family burial will take place at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial contributions may be made to Winamac Volunteer Fire Department, Star City Volunteer Fire Department, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shriner’s Hospital for Children or Riley Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Online condolences may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

William Conran Jr., 78, Kewanna, formerly of Monterey, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at home.

He was born Dec. 19, 1944, in Mukegon, Mich. In 1992, he married Suzanne Walther, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his sisters, Bev (Kenny) Whiteman, Kewanna, Janice Sterrett, Logansport, Darlene Masunas, Kewanna, Barbara Conran Moseley, Virginia, and Judy Conran Prease, Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He also was preceded in death by his parents, William H. Conran Sr. and Mary Cook Conran Masunas; brothers, Harry Conran and infant Dean Masunas; and sisters, Kathleen Masunas and Bernice Damaron.

Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna. Burial was at Leiters Ford IOOF Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Fulton County Animal Center.

Bill’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at ransfuneralhomes.com.

Phil Prathaftakis

Phillip B. Prathaftakis, 63, Rochester, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born Nov. 11, 1959, in South Bend.

On May 5, 2005, in Argos, he married Natalie Mitchell, who survives.

He also is survived by his son, Nikolas Alexander Prathaftakis; daughters, Courtney Marie (Adam) Williams, Jonesboro, and Nicole Leigh Prathaftakis and companion William Wieringa, Rochester; three grandchildren; siblings Mary Catherine (John) Ulrich, Michigan, Mike Prathaftakis, South Carolina, John (Janet) Prathaftakis, and Tina (Donny) Turnipseed, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Nicholas and Barbara Tackett Prathaftakis, and his grandparents.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, where friends may visit the family for one hour prior to the service.

Margaret P. Stiles Former Counselor

On Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, Margaret P. Stiles

Born in Trenton, N.J., on Sept. 13, 1943, Marge graduated from Moorestown High School in New Jersey and Hollins College in Virginia with a degree in history. In January 1969, she married Kenneth Stiles, and together they adventured with Jesus for almost 54 years.

Surviving her are her husband, Ken; her twin sons, John (Jenna) and Ken (Karin), and their children, Keely, Sera, Ethan and Heidi, Sophie and Lucy, respectively. Her surviving brothers and sisters are Don Palmer (Diane), Anne Strother, David Palmer (Pam) and Richard Palmer (Peggy), plus nieces and a nephew.

The theme of her life was faith, family, friends and community. Marge demonstrated her faith through praying for family, participating in Bible Study Fellowship and serving in various church ministries over the years. Whether attending family reunions, weddings, caring for her parents or hosting her own family, Marge was always at the center of the action. Annual vacations to the North Carolina beach exemplified the importance she placed on spending time together and strengthening family bonds.

Over the years Marge served her community in many ways. Living in Plymouth over the last 40 years, she served on the LEAD committee, worked in LaVille as a school-to-work counselor and developed a “reality” curriculum helping students develop resumés, learn about career opportunities and understand the realities of graduating and beginning to work.

A highlight for Ken and Marge was their trip to Alaska on a National Geographic cruise, where they were able to see the wonders of God’s creation up close, from whales to grizzly bears.

A life celebration will be held Saturday, Jan. 14, at The Cross Church, 100 W. Third St., Rochester, with 10 a.m. visitation and 11 a.m. celebration.

Memorial offerings may be sent to The Cross Church or to Matthew’s Market Food Pantry at the same address.

The local arrangements have been entrusted to Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

LuAnn (Miller) Greene

Patricia Eads Resident

Assistant

Patty Eads, 68, Rochester, passed away 5:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Culver.

On June 26, 1954, Patricia J. Frettinger was born in Plymouth to Frank Edward and Thelma J. Moon Frettinger. Growing up, she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. Proudly, she graduated with the class of 1972 from Rochester High School.

In the Whippoorwill Community Church, Patty and Richard A. “Rick” Eads were married Dec. 8, 1973. They shared 31 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, he passed away on June 11, 2004.

Patty worked with Rick in their construction business. She would assist him with the finish work and add the special touches to complete the job. As a resident assistant at Wynnfield Crossing, Patty helped care for residents and created many lasting relationships with the families she served.

With a green thumb, Patty took great pride in planting and taking care of her vibrant flower gardens. She watched the birds and kept their feeders full throughout the year. Gifted with her hands, Patty enjoyed needlepoint and created many unique projects for family and friends. To relax, she liked to read and work puzzles.

Left to cherish Patty’s memory are her mother, Thelma Frettinger of Rochester; sister, Peggy Casey of Indianapolis; brother, Dan Frettinger and wife Inma of Princeton, Texas; a niece, Dawn Eschenbach and husband Cary; six nephews, Joel Casey and wife Tara, Dustin Casey, Jacob Frettinger, Taylor Frettinger, Andy Frettinger and Chris Frettinger; and two great-nieces, Isla Margaret Casey and Audie Kayanne Casey.

Preceding Patty in death are her father; husband; sister, Susan Frettinger; sister-in-law, Shar Frettinger, on April 6, 2016; and brother-in-law, Raymond Casey, on Feb. 17, 2021.

A celebration of the life of Patricia J. “Patty” Eads was held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Bill McSpadden officiated. Friends visited with the family two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment was in Richland Center IOOF Cemetery.

Dorothy Louise Lehman, 97, Pulaski , died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport.

She was born April 18, 1925, near Kingsbury. On Aug. 16, 1947, in Nappanee, she married Ernest David Lehman, who preceded her in death in 2013.

She is survived by her son, Ernest David Lehman, Speedway; sister, Mary Olive (Larry Utterback) Swayze, Pulaski; a nephew; and nieces.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Jay and Minnie Louise Wickham Boardman; brother, Glenn Boardman; sister, Vera Marie Clark; a niece and a nephew.

Services were held Friday, Jan. 6, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A private burial took place at Pro Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pro Cemetery, Winamac.

Online condolences may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

LuAnn Greene, 67, North Manchester , formerly of Akron, died unexpectedly Jan. 3, 2023, at home.

She was born Sept. 5, 1955, in Rochester.

She is survived by her children, Stacy Michelle Stafford, North Manchester, and Jason Russell Stafford, North Manchester; three grandchildren; stepmother, Sharon Miller, Akron; and a stepsister.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Miller and Norma “Jeanie” Hoffman Miller Daine; and stepfather, Cleotis Daine.

Friends and family may call from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 14, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114W, North Manchester.

Memorials may be made to Liberty Baptist Church, 2089 Liberty Road, Rochester, IN 46975.

Kattie Ann Amburgy

Kattie Ann Amburgy, 65, Mentone, formerly of Rochester, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at her residence.

She was born Sept. 13, 1957, in Warsaw. On Aug. 27, 2005, in Warsaw, she married John R. Amburgy, who preceded her in death in 2012.

She is survived by her sons, Chris Miller and companion Tiffany, Upland, Nathan Miller and companion Sabina, Fairmount, and Timothy Miller, Rochester; a grandson; siblings, Arthur (Lorene) Yates, Warsaw, and Carolyn (Arnold) Shepherd, Warsaw; and stepchildren, Johney Amburgy, Corey Amburgy and Rachael Amburgy.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Tom Miller, in 2000; her parents, Denvil “Lee” and Mary Louise Meade Yates; and sisters, Charlene Wogomon and Alicia Jean Miller.

A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, Jan. 14, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with visitation for one hour before service. Interment will take place at a future date next to her husband in Mentone Cemetery, Mentone.

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

went to meet her Lord and Savior with her family by her side.

William Conran Jr.

Dorothy Louise Lehman

Roseleen Day

Macy Fire Department Auxiliary Past President

Roseleen “Rosie” Day, 102 years, 8 months and 14 days, Macy, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at her residence.

On April 22, 1920, in Deedsville, Rosie was the second child born to Ray M. and Zella M. Kerschner Robins. Growing up, she shared her childhood with three sisters and one brother. Proudly, she graduated from Deedsville High School with the class of 1939. As a Deedsville Trojan, she was her senior class president and was active in the school plays.

Rosie and Bower “Sie” Day were married Feb. 24, 1941, in Hammond. They shared 38 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, he passed away Dec. 27, 1979. Their union produced a daughter and five sons. She was blessed with three more generations added to the family tree.

As a homemaker, Rosie cherished the time with her family. With a great work ethic, she worked at Hart Schaffner & Marx of Rochester. Her memberships include the Macy Christian Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Macy Fire Department Auxiliary, where she served as past president.

Rosie was so loved, she was honored on her 100th birthday with a drive-by parade of 100 cars. She loved parades and dressing up as Emmett Kelly. She lived and loved life, we can’t imagine the changes she had seen.

Left to cherish the memories of Rosie are a daughter, Sianna Deeds of Macy; a son, Robin Day and wife Pamela of Rochester; 16 grandchildren, Donald Day and wife Jami, Tammera Briggs and husband Donald, Kimberly Brooks and husband Shawn, Mindy Linn and husband Greg, Michael Day, Michelle Stafford and husband David, Marcella Shepherd and husband Randy, Eric Day, Naomi Taulbee, Monique Day, Lacey Day, Tiphany Brower and husband Levi, Aaron Day, Donna Day, Alex Kollman and Eric Saddlemire; several great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren; sister, Gaythel Boswel of Swayzee; two daughters-in-law, Terri Day and Barb Day; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Rosie in death are her parents; husband; four sons, Myron “Bud” Day, Rex Day, Raymond Day and David Day; three grandchildren, Daniel Day, Ann Day Saddlemire and Tracy Day; two sisters, Ruby Walker and Lucile Bartlett; brother, Everett “Abe” Robins; two daughters-inlaw, Pat Day and Mona Day; and son-in-law, Jerry Deeds.

A celebration of the life of Roseleen Day was held at noon Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends visited with the family two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment was in Plainview Cemetery.

Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Becky Lynn Felix

Becky

Lynn Felix, 69, Winamac, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at her home following a brief illness.

She was born July 17, 1953, in Valparaiso. On Feb. 1, 1985, in Valparaiso, she married Melvin “Buck” Felix, who survives.

She also is survived by her daughters, Wendy (Joe) Fox, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Tracy (Brian) Sanders, Indianapolis, and Melanie (Ray) Stoll, Winamac; eight grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; siblings, Mike (Lynn) Beach, Dennis (Lois) Beach, Lori (Phil) Mariani, Brian (Lisa) Beach, Terry (Mark) Fussey, and Connie (Sean) Pence; sister-inlaw, Kathy (Jeff) Hermanson; brother-in-law, Ron Kuszmaul; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Dorothy Becker Beach; in-laws, Art and Thelma Trapp Felix; and sisterin-law, Joan Kuszmaul.

Services were held Monday, Jan. 9, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Burial was at Winamac Cemetery, McKinley Addition, Winamac.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice or Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Online condolences may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Colleen M. King

Colleen M. King, 65, Grass Creek, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at her residence.

She was born March 24, 1957. On Oct. 12, 1984, in Saginaw, Mich., she married Richard King, who survives.

She also is survived by her daughter, Angela King, and fiance David Niver, Logansport; son, Daniel Harter, and fiancee Cathryn Frank, Logansport; nine grandchildren; sisters, Beverly Baily, Massillon, Ohio, Karen (Bill) Hedman, Cloquet, Minn., Sandra McGovern, Deluth, Minn., and Brenda Chadwick, Brockton, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Charlotte Werner McGovern; a grandson; brothers, Timothy McGovern and Richard McGovern; and inlaws, Joyanne Kelley and Timothy King.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, in Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family for two hours prior to the service in the funeral home.

Interment will be in the Grass Creek Cemetery.

Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at goodfamilyfh.com.

June E. Lee

Former Journeyman Printer

June E. Lee, 92, Rochester, passed away at 4:27 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at her residence.

She was born June 17, 1930, in Shaftsburg, Mich., the daughter of Roy and Lavasta (Cramer) Baumgras. On Dec. 27, 1946, in Lansing, Mich., she married William Gene Lee. He preceded her in death Oct. 18, 1996.

Mrs. Lee had worked for Oldsmobile and worked many years as a journeyman printer at John Henry, both in Lansing, Mich. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, birds, puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Patricia (Jim) Forry, Pioneer, Ohio, Carol Roussin, Niles, Mich., Betty Jean (John) Whitman, Bath, Mich., Judy (James) Elkins, Laingsburg, Mich., Cindy Carroll, Westland, Mich., and Edith (Randy) Garlock, Rochester; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Henry Baumgras, Portland, Mich., Betty Ketchum, Michigan, Lois Sayles, Laingsburg, Mich., and Marilyn Moore, Muskegon, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jack Duane Lee; great-granddaughter, Heather Mizumachi; six brothers; and two sisters.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Larry Meryl Shivers

Larry Meryl Shivers, 85, Plymouth , formerly of Argos, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

He was born May 27, 1937, in rural Fulton County. On June 8, 1958, in Argos, he married Sheila A. Kelley, who survives.

He also is survived by his children, Bruce (Cindy) Shivers, Cincinnati, Sonya (Jeff) Dunfee, Greensburg, and Kristine (Matt) Fawley, Bremen; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sisters, Janet (Ross) Evers, Mount Dora, Fla., Connie Lustman, Rockford, Ill., and Cheryl VanDerWeele, Leo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Meryl Shivers and Edith Irene Kaufman Shivers; a grandson; and a granddaughter.

Graveside funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, and burial followed.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation, 500 N. Meridian St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

Arrangements were handled by Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Rex Allen Yarian

Rex Allen Yarian, 74, rural Mentone, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at Lutheran Rehabilitation Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born Jan. 28, 1948, in Warsaw. On Nov. 16, 1972, in Mentone, he married Diana L. Melton, who survives.

He also is survived by his mother, Doris M. Robbins Yarian, Winona Lake; daughter, Mariah (Jeff) Snapp, Mentone; son, Wes (Shelly) Yarian, Akron; eight grandchildren; sister, Donna (Jim) Roach, Claypool; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Charger.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald D. Yarian, and brother, Roger D. Yarian.

Services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone. Military honors will follow the service at the funeral home. His future remembrance place will be in the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 3033 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201 or the Mentone 4 Way Ambulance Service.

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

Barbara J. Youpel

Barbara J. Youpel, 83, Rochester, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Stillwater Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.

She was born Sept. 12, 1939, in Chicago. On Aug. 23, 1985, she married Harold A. Youpel, who preceded her in death in 2015.

She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Riddle, Winnetka, Ill.; son, Tom (Haj) Herbert, Oak Park, Ill.; four grandchildren; and four nieces.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, George M. and Laverne Francis Blake Werntz; sister, Nancy Popham; brother-in-law, George Popham; and a nephew.

Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 612 N. Walnut St., Plymouth.

A funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Plymouth. Burial will follow in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall County Humane Society, 11165 13th Road, Plymouth, IN 46563.

Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Brenda C. Prater Smith

Brenda C. Prater Smith, 64, Warsaw , died Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born Jan. 10, 1958, in Prestonburg, Ky. She married Dan Smith, who preceded her in death in 2007.

She is survived by her mother, Anna Marie Hackworth Prater; daughter, Christina (Patrick) O’Day, Nappanee; son, Bryon (Stephanie) Jones, Nappanee; seven grandchildren; a greatgrandchild; and siblings, Linda (Ricky) Miller, Lafayette, Glenda (James) Wann, Evansville, Chester (Terri) Prater, Bluffton, Jeffery Prater, Rochester, and Norman (Kathy) Prater, Akron.

She also was preceded in death by her father, Kyle Prater.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Interment will take place in Akron Cemetery, Akron.

Visitation will be held from noon until the time of service Jan. 13 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the donor’s choice of charity.

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

Bernice C. Brown

Bernice C. Brown, 82, rural Akron, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at her residence.

She was born May 3, 1940, in Chicago. On Dec. 4, 1964, she married Ted Larry Kuhn, who preceded her in death in 1980. On Oct. 26, 1992, she married Paul Brown, who survives.

She also is survived by her sisters, Margaret Tromp, Schererville, Wilma Belsan, Brookfield, Ill., and Cornelia Moore, Akron; brothers, Robert (Sharon) Sterk, Sevierville, Tenn., Bert (Theressa) Sterk, Akron, and Lee (Leta) Sterk, Rochester; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Cornelius and Winnie Kelderhouse Sterk; brothers, John, Herman, Charles and Richard Sterk; and sisters, Nellie Mosher, Carrie Koster, Dorothy Sterk and Nancy Sterk.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Interment will take place in Akron Cemetery, Akron.

Visitation will precede the service from noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 14 in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Akron United Methodist Church or to Gentiva Hospice.

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

Updates and happenings in and around the area

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce and the Fulton County Farm Bureau are kicking off the 2023 Legislative Breakfast Series at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library.

State Sen. Stacey Donato and state Rep. Jack Jordan will provide a legislative preview and remarks at 8 a.m. Attendees are invited to stay for a question-and-answer session following the preview. Other breakfasts are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18, in Rochester; and Saturday, March 11, in Akron. —o—

If you want to weigh in on state planning for US 31, set aside time Wednesday, Jan. 18, to visit with

officials who will be in town gathering input. The Indiana Department of Transportation’s “ProPEL” study team will be holding community office hours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day at the Fulton County Public Library, 320 W. Seventh St., Rochester.

Local input specifically is sought for the US 31 North study area, which extends from just south of Eel River in Miami County to just south of the Fulton/Marshall county line.

The state is conducting planning and environment linkages, or “PEL,” studies on the futures of US 31 and US 30, and public input is sought on what these corridors should look like.

The studies should be done by fall 2024. More information can be found at propelus31.com. —o—

Need to see something green? If you’re in the market for a houseplant to brighten these drab winter days, one place to look is the local art gallery. The Native Nook, 616 Main St., Rochester, has a selection of plants supplied by Plant Therapy LLC, Logansport. You can drop in to browse the plant cart and see what’s available for purchase. —o—

Donors are needed for an American Red Cross blood drive set for noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at the Talma Community Building, 6873 N. SR 25, Rochester. This is listed

as a “Power Red” donation event, which means red blood cells are collected but most of the plasma and platelets are returned to the donor. Donors must meet specific eligibility requirements and have type A negative, B negative or O blood. —o—

Kewanna Union Township Public Library will begin a new monthly youth program at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, called “LEGO: Build the Change.”

LEGOs will be used to help children explore climate change and the impact it has on animal habitats. The children will be working

together to come up with their own solutions to a real-world problem. All children are welcome to attend. For more information and updates, check out the Kewanna Union Township Public Library) Facebook page, call (574) 653-2011 or visit kewanna.lib.in.us. The library is located at 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. —o—

The Fulton County Board of Health will meet in regular session at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, in the large conference room in the Fulton County Office Building, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester.

Future of EMS services topic of Jan. 17 meeting

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public EMS meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, to kick off planning for the future of emergency medical services in the county.

The meeting will take place in the new Fulton County Justice and Detention Building, 2006 Sweetgum Road, Rochester. Enter through the side door.

The meeting is being held to take a proactive approach to the next EMS contract the county will enter, said Gail Karas, Fulton County 911 director.

The county’s current contract with Lutheran EMS will expire in less than two years.

Consultant Barry Ritter of Ritter Strategic Services, Richmond, has been hired to help guide a strategic planning process. More public meetings will be held in the future as planning progresses, Karas said.

Issues on the table, she said, could include the number and location of ambulances that serve the county and what that might cost.

Once a plan is developed, a request for proposals will be issued.

“We’re just doing some planning to see what Fulton County’s demands are and what people would like to see,” Karas said. “We want to make sure we’re best serving Fulton County and those who visit it.”

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What to do if you have a positive pregnancy test?

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Note: Chris Ricketts, M.D., is a family physician in obstetrics with Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, who practices at the Argos Medical Center. To schedule an appointment with him in Argos, call (574) 892-5131, or contact one of his colleagues in Rochester at (574) 223-2020.

What to do if you have a positive pregnancy test? First of all, congratulations.

Whether this is your first pregnancy or your 10th, it’s an exciting time. Prenatal care is very important, even if you’ve done this a few times. You will need to contact your current obstetrical provider or family doctor to schedule an appointment and share your great news.

We want to be sure your pregnancy is progressing normally and will order necessary labs and other tests, including an ultrasound. If you don’t have

an established provider for obstetrical needs, we have several physicians at Woodlawn who will be happy to take care of you during your pregnancy.

Stopping tobacco use, staying away from drugs and alcohol, avoiding over-the-counter medications such as Sudafed and ibuprofen and keeping those doctor’s appointments are a few important things you can do to help promote a healthy pregnancy.

If you would like help during this exciting time, one of my partners or I would be happy to assist you.

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Let’s study the Bible

God

hears us (Read: Mark 11:1-26)

“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”

(Mark 11:24)

Christ’s Triumph Entry (Mark 11:1-11): This description of Christ’s “Triumphal Entry” may have surprised Mark’s Roman readers, who were accustomed to the glory of the “Roman Triumph.” This was the official welcoming parade given to a victorious Roman general whose armies killed at least 5,000 enemy soldiers, gained new territory for Rome, and brought home rich trophies and important prisoners.

The general rode in a golden chariot, surrounded by his officers; and in the parade he displayed his

treasures and prisoners. The Roman priests would be there, offering incense to their gods. Paul alludes to the Roman Triumph in 2 Corinthians 2:14-17.

But our Lord’s ride into Jerusalem involved a donkey, some garments and branches thrown on the ground, and the praises of some ordinary Passover pilgrims. It was the only time Jesus permitted a public demonstration on his behalf, and he did it to force the Jewish

New trail connector, bridge at Tippecanoe River State Park

Tippecanoe River State Park added a new trail connection between Trails 3 and 5, which included a new 30-foot footbridge.

The project was a cooperative effort involving the state, Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park and Boy Scout Troop No. 229, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources reported in a recent newsletter.

The Friends group provided most of the funding to purchase the bridge and much of the labor to install it.

Boy Scout Troop 229 provided the labor to create the new trail. The new, 1,500-foot section creates an additional loop to Tippecanoe’s trail system, providing visitors with more options for longer or shorter routes.

religious leaders to act during the Passover, when it was ordained he should die (Matthew 26:3-5).

Mark does not quote Zechariah 9:9, but he does quote Psalm 118:25-26 (Mark 11:9-10), a messianic psalm. Hosanna means, “Save now, we pray!” (“God save the king!”) When Jesus rode into the city, he proclaimed his Kingship, but he also signed his own death warrant.

Christ’s Mighty Power (Mark 11:12-14, 20-26): At first sight, this is a puzzling miracle. Passover was not the season for figs, yet the son of God had hoped to find fruit on the tree. When he did not find any, he used his divine power to destroy the tree instead of helping it to become fruitful.

Actually, the whole episode was a sermon in action. The tree represents the nation of Israel (Hosea 9:10, 16; Nahum 3:12), which, at that time, was producing no fruit to the glory of God. Its spiritual roots were dead (Mark 11:20; Matthew 3:10), and it could not produce fruit.

But Christ also used the miracle

to teach His disciples some practical lessons about faith and prayer. Mountains represent great difficulties that must be removed (Zechariah 4:7), and it is our faith in God that enables us to overcome.

But faith in God is not enough; we must also have forgiveness toward others (Mark 11:25-26). “But if ye do not forgive, neither will your father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses” (Mark 11:25).

We do not earn God’s forgiveness by forgiving others, but forgiving others shows we have a humble heart before our Lord (Mark 11:26).

We are to pray in times of adversity, we are to pray in times of prosperity, we are to pray in times of danger, we are to pray in times of security, sinners are to pray for forgiveness, and Christians are to pray for an outpouring of God’s Spirit upon an evil, unrepentant world.

Read Ron Purkey’s Bible study outlines at rcpbibleoutlines.com free on the website. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.

Rochester sports roundup: Boys basketball improves to 6-3

Editor’s Note: Val Tsoutsouris is sports editor for Rochester Telephone Co. and writes the Val T Sports blog at rtc4sports.com.

Boys Basketball: Rochester 60, Oregon-Davis 19 (Saturday)

On his first shot against visiting Rochester at the Bobcat Den in Hamlet Saturday, Oregon-Davis senior Conner Danford banked in a 3-pointer.

That might have been a bad omen. As it turned out, the 28-1 Zebra run covering the first and second quarters was much more of a good omen.

Now Rochester has a three-game winning streak heading into the Tippecanoe Valley game.

Paul Leasure, who was held scoreless against Whitko 24 hours earlier, scored a game-high 14

points to lead the Zebras to a 60-19 win over the Bobcats.

Rochester improved to 6-3 and beat Oregon-Davis for the third straight year.

Conner Danford scored eight points for Oregon-Davis, who lost their third straight game and fell to 2-7.

“We’ve still kind of got that hitch a little bit in how we’re progressing, but we’re definitely going in the right direction,” Rochester coach Rob Malchow said.

Ten different Rochester players scored. That included eight points from Brock Bowers and seven

points from Drew Bowers, recently promoted from the junior varsity. Xavier Vance also had seven off the bench.

Rochester had more bench points (22) than O-D had total points.

Girls Basketball: Rochester 36, Whitko 27 (Saturday)

What happened for the Rochester girls basketball team in the second quarter against visiting Whitko stayed in the second quarter at the Rochester High School gym Saturday.

It was not to be repeated, but as it turned out, it did not have to be.

Rily Holloway scored all 11 of her points in the second quarter, and Rylee Clevenger added nine as the Lady Z’s earned a 36-27 win.

Ella McCarter added eight for Rochester, who improved to 9-9 overall and 4-2 in the Three Rivers Conference.

“We’re to nine wins,” Rochester coach Joel Burrus said. “These girls have set themselves up for a winning season if we can finish the deal here.”

Kloe Krieg led Whitko with nine points, and Gwen Howard scored eight.

Whitko fell to 6-8, 0-5, as they lost their 33rd consecutive conference game. They have not beaten Rochester since Jan. 7, 2017, and they have not won a conference game since beating Wabash on Jan. 25, 2019.

Rochester won despite not recording a field goal in the first or fourth quarters, but in the second quarter, they had eight field goals — six of them three 3-pointers — and scored 24 points in a 5:32 span to turn a 6-2 deficit after one quarter into a 26-12 lead. They led by 12 at the half and built the lead to as big as 16 in the third quarter.

The 24-point quarter was their largest of the season.

Wrestling: Rochester Places Third At Class 1A Team State Duals (Saturday)

The Rochester wrestling team went 2-1 and finished in third place out of 12 teams at the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association Class 1A team state duals at Franklin Community High School Saturday.

Rochester was the No. 1 seed and undefeated in dual matches coming into the tournament.

They earned a first-round bye and then beat Prairie Heights 5319 in the quarterfinals.

They then lost to No. 4 Tell City 38-36 in the semifinals before bouncing back to beat No. 2 Cascade 53-21 in the third-place match.

Tell City went on to win the team state title for the third straight year with a 49-27 win over Adams Central. It also marked the second straight year Tell City beat Roches-

ter at the team state duals.

They beat Rochester 36-33 in the state title match last year.

Rochester’s Brady Beck (220 pounds) won his 100th career match during the tournament. He joins Ethan Holloway (120 pounds) and Greyson Gard (152 pounds) among current Zebras with 100 or more career wins.

Rochester will travel to Tippecanoe Valley for a dual at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Three Rivers Conference tournament is at Maconaquah Jan. 21.

Boys Basketball: Rochester 48, Whitko 45 (Friday)

Tanner Reinartz made five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 19 points, and Brock Bowers added 12 for the Rochester boys basketball team as they recorded a 4845 win over host Whitko Friday in South Whitley.

Luke Hunting added nine points for the Zebras, but his biggest contribution might have been a rebound of Kyler Krull’s intentionally missed free throw with 3.8 seconds left and the Zebras clinging to a 4745 lead.

Hunting then made the first free throw with 1.4 seconds left to make it 48-45 but missed the second. Jaylen Gibson rebounded the miss, but Whitko had no timeouts left, and Gibson’s 65-footer at the buzzer was no good off the backboard as time expired.

Krull, a 6’6” guard-wing who came in averaging 19 points per game, led Whitko with 22, including all seven Wildcat points in the fourth quarter.

Riley Harman added a careerhigh 19, including four 3-pointers.

Rochester improved to 5-3 overall and 2-0 in the Three Rivers Conference. Whitko fell to 1-8, 0-3. This marked the fourth straight year the road team has won between these teams.