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TRIVIA FOR A CAUSE — Community members participate in Fulton County United Way’s trivia fundraiser in September 2023.

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Fulton County United Way Executive Director Jenny Moriarty said people can give to many nonprofits through the organization.

She noted while people will often want to donate separately to individual nonprofits, United Way helps others, like Court Appointed Special Advocates of Fulton County, which she said is fine; however, Moriarty noted kids in CASA often need help from other area nonprofits, too.

“A lot of times that kid at CASA needs (Fulton County) Council on Aging because they have Transpo and they have to get to school and they need (Fulton County) Packa-Backpack because they need a backpack,” she said. “There’s a lot of other things that a kid may need besides just that one agency, that when they give to us we’re able to help a lot of other areas of need.”

The nonprofits Fulton County United Way helped in 2023 include: CASA of Fulton County, Fulton County Council on Aging, Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center, Manitou Training Center, Fulton County Pack-aBackpack, the Retired and Senior

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Moriarty said any nonprofits based in the county are welcome to apply for funding raised from United Way’s most recent campaign, which should be distributed around “mid-February.”

“There is an application ... they have to fill out, provide budgets and all of that and then we meet with them and do an in-person interview as well,” explained Moriarty of the process for nonprofits to get monies.

People may stop by Fulton County United Way’s office at 722 Main St., Rochester, or call (574) 2238929 to learn how to apply.

As of Jan. 10, Fulton County United Way had raised $70,000 through its current campaign, with the fundraising nearly over.

From all the funds raised, “less than $2,000 ... in dues” each year goes to the state and national United Way branches, Moriarty explained.

“Paying our dues, we’re able to get different grants through that, so yes, it does cost, but we’ve gotten that money back,” she noted.

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RAISING FUNDS — Fulton County United Way Executive Director Jenny Moriarty stands next to the organization’s sign Jan. 10, located outside the Fulton County Courthouse, showing how much has been raised through the current campaign. Photo by Leah Sander.

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Know Your neighbor New Rochester Mayor Odell aims to be ‘approachable’

By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Trent Odell said he aims to be “approachable” as a leader.

“I hope that people will see that,” he said. “That my door’s open, and I can’t answer every call at the moment that comes in, but I will try and I want to hear from the people.”

Odell started his first term as mayor Jan. 1.

It’s a role he’d considered running for in the past but didn’t until he was “approached about it,” he said.

It’s the first time he’s ever served in a public office, with him noting he never ran for anything until last year.

Odell is originally from west of Kokomo.

He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1983 and obtained his associate degree in ag economics from Purdue University.

Odell then became a grain and livestock farmer and married his wife, Stacy.

They’ve been married for 38 years and have two daughters and five grandchildren.

In 2012, the couple got a house on Lake Manitou before ultimately making Fulton County their permanent residence two years ago.

The Odells still own and rent farmland down south and started their lumber business in Rochester in 2019.

Odell said he thought about running for city council instead of mayor but realized he could have a faster “impact” as mayor.

He views himself as a “green light-type guy” when it comes to new endeavors.

“Don’t tell me no unless there’s no other option; otherwise, I’m going to tell people, hey, let’s try it and see what we can accomplish for the community and see if we can build some enthusiasm,” he said.

Odell said city projects being worked on include trying to bring an industrial park in.

“We know we have a housing need,” he said. “We have a hotel need, and all these things are being looked at pretty aggressively.”

“We’ve got an enhanced rail system that we’re working on continuing to develop,” Odell added.

“We’re a force in the community in the fact that we have a rail service.”

Odell said he welcomes anyone to bring in ideas to him about developing the town or new community events.

That includes youth.

Odell said he’s talked with Rochester Community Schools Superintendent Jana Vance about creating “a mayoral youth advisory council that ... could be a part of our government.”

“We need our kids to invest so that ... they have a sense of ownership, you know,” he said.

Odell said he hopes all Rochester citizens can develop “ownership” for the city.

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Odell said the sign states how he wants to cheer on others as mayor, including the good leadership he has underneath him through his Rochester Board of

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“I am one who feels like I want to help people succeed,” he said.

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Let’s study the Bible The Ten Commandments today (Read Exodus 20:1-21) And God spake all these words, saying…. (Exodus 20:1) No topic has been more misunderstood among Christians than the Law of Moses and its application to the New Testament believer today. To confuse the covenants of God is to misinterpret the mind of God and miss the blessings of God, so the believer is wise to examine the Word to determine the place and purpose of the whole Mosaic system.

All of the Old Testament Law is but an amplification and application of the Ten Commandments.

Only nine of the Ten Commandments are repeated in the New Testament for believers today.

First Commandment: Have no other gods before me (Acts 14:15; John 4:21-23; 1 Timothy 2:5; James 2:19; 1 Corinthians 8:6).

Second Commandment: Make no idols or images (Acts 17:29; Rom. 1:22-23; 1 John 5:21; 1 Corinthians 10:7, 14).

Third Commandment: Do not take his name in vain (James 5:12; Matthew 5:33-37 and 6:5-9).

Fourth Commandment: Remember the Sabbath Day: This is not repeated anywhere in the New Testament for the church to obey today. Keeping the Sabbath is mentioned in Matthew 12, Mark 2, Luke 6, and John 5; but these all refer to the people of Israel and not to the church. Colossians 2 and Romans 14-15 teach that believers should not judge one another with reference to holy days or Sabbaths.

To say that a person is lost or unspiritual for not keeping the Sab-

bath is to go beyond the bounds of scripture, the Word of God. Fifth Commandment: Honor father and mother (Ephesians 6:14).

Sixth Commandment: Do not murder (1 John 3:15; Matthew 5:21-22).

Seventh Commandment: Do not commit adultery (Matthew 5:27-28; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 6:920; Hebrews 13:4).

Eighth Commandment: Do not steal (Ephesians 4:28; 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12; James 5:1-4).

Ninth Commandment: Do not bear false witness (Colossians 3:9; Ephesians 4:25).

Tenth Commandment: Do not covet (Ephesians 5:3; Luke 12:1521).

Notice that these “summaries of the Law” in the New Testament; not one of them mentions the Sabbath: Matthew 19:16-20; Mark 10:17-20; Luke 18:18-21; Romans 13:8-10.

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The old nature knows no law, and the new nature needs no law. The Sabbath was God’s special day for the Jews under the Old Covenant; the Lord’s Day (Sunday) is God’s special day for the church under the New Covenant.

The Sabbath symbolizes salvation by works: six days of labor, then rest; the Lord’s Day symbolizes salvation by grace: first rest, and then the works follow. The Sabbath, the sacrifices, the dietary laws, the priesthood, and the tabernacle services were all done away in Jesus Christ when he paid for our sins on the cross of Calvary (see John 3:16).

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Continued from page 1 ployee campaigns,” said Moriarty of how the money comes in each year.

“So, we do try to get into different businesses and speak with them.”

Moriarty stated individual donations are welcomed though, with people able to give even when a campaign isn’t ongoing.

This may be done by people dropping off funds or mailing them to: P.O. Box 183, Rochester, IN 46975.

Fulton County United Way had its first trivia night fundraiser in September 2023, which Moriarty said was a success and should re-

turn again for 2024. She and Fulton County United Way’s Board will meet this month to discuss any additional fundraising events.

The current United Way Board includes: President Lauren Adley, Vice President Staci Heinzmann, Campaign Chair Todd Van Sickel, Secretary Kim Hunter and Members Tyson Kalischuk, Angie Miller, Hannah Penrod and Sherri Shephard. Sophie McCall serves as the board’s student ambassador.

Moriarty said other future plans the group is working on include possibly bringing back the organi-

zation’s “Day of Caring,” through which volunteers do service projects at the homes of people in need.

She said there’s also been discussion about moving United Way’s office from its current location, although no formal decisions have been made yet.

“It’s nice having visibility on the main street, but realistically if people come in ... I’m directing them to United Ministries or a food pantry or something like that, so ... we’re trying to be as resourceful as we can with the funds we raise,” said Moriarty.

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Obituaries George L. Dickson Sr.

Alton L. Perry

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George L. Dickson Sr., 69, Rochester, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on Nov. 18, 1954, in Knox, the son of Joseph and Mary Alice (Ketcham) Dickson.

George was an United States Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He had been an emGEORGE L. ployee of the former Parkview Hospital in Plymouth DICKSON SR. and had also worked for Hoosier Tire.

Survivors include his son, George Lean (fiancé’ Samantha Eby) Dickson Jr., Plymouth; grandchildren, Taylor Dickson, Plymouth, Brody Dickson, Plymouth, Hazel Dickson, Michigan, and Braddoc Neace, Michigan; sisters, Linda Craig, Rochester, Peggy Earnest, Ober, Katrina Sumpter, Rochester, and Tammy Nuss, Rensselaer; brothers, Roger Dickson, Elkhart, Ricky Sumpter, Bremen, and Joseph Dickson Jr., Clarksville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nicole Dickson; brothers Edward Dickson, Donald Dickson and Dennis Humes; and sister, Jerry Humes.

No services are scheduled at this time. Burial will take place at a later date at Eagle Creek Cemetery, Knox.

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

Sharon Kay Mikesell

Alton L. Perry 87, Akron, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at Mason’s Health and Rehab Center, Warsaw.

He was born on Dec. 6, 1936, in Kosciusko County, the son of Ford and Harriett (Searer) Perry. On March 3, 1978, he married Patricia Gordon.

Alton was a farmer and owned and operated his ALTON L. PERRY own business with Perry Custom Lettering and Monuments Sales in Rochester. He was a long-time member of the Beaver Dam Community Church and a participant of the Kiwanis and was a partaker of the Swingin’ Dudes Square Dancing Club. He loved to be outdoors, camping and doing chores on the farm, and to be with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Perry, Akron; sons, Jamie (Angie) Perry, Mentone, Ryan (Jodee) Perry, Rochester, and Brandon Perry, Huntington; daughter, Jayne (Donnie) Kohls, Rochester; nine grandchildren; brothers, Carl Perry, Michigan, Alvin Perry, Pierceton, and John (Tammy) Perry, Warsaw; and sisters, Angeline (Richard) Miller, Kansas, Alta Grossman, Bourbon, Alverta (Howard) Alderfer, Warsaw, and Aleatha (Devon) Rensberger, Rochester.

Preceding him in death was a daughter, Michelle Perry; great-granddaughter, Amelia Perry; brother, Glade Perry; and sisters, Avanelle Cook, Alice Balmer and Arlene Coleman.

Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, at Zimmerman Bros.

Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends visited from noon to time of service at the funeral home Monday. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester.

Memorials may be made to Wheels on Fire through Beaver Dam Church or the Fulton County Animal and Adoption Center.

Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Homemaker

Sharon Kay Mikesell, 70, Rochester, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, surrounded by her family in her daughter’s home in South Whitley.

She was born on June 23, 1953, in Magnolia, Ark., the daughter of Lloyd and Ina (Senter) Shipp.

On April 12, 1991, in Rochester, she married Troy A. SHARON KAY Mikesell, and he survives her.

MIKESELL Sharon had been a homemaker. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church, Rochester. In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and had become an accomplished rock painter.

Survivors include her husband, Troy Mikesell, Rochester; daughters, Leslie Renee’ Ranstead, Muncie, and Heather Layne (Ashley Bashop), South Whitley; son, Greyson Krystopher Gall Mikesell, Rochester; four grandchildren, Phillip Alston Troy Pugh, Rochester, Gage Orion (Anna DuBois) Bower, Winamac, Gavin Michael Shambarger, Rochester, and Gemma Joleigh Denton, Rochester; one great-grandchild, Paislee JoAnn Bower, Winamac; and brother, Terry Michael Johnson, Swannanoa, N.C. Preceding Sharon in death were her parents; daughter, Amanda Gall; brother, David Shipp; and great-grandson, Maverick Bower.

A celebration of life will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends may visit from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Athens Cemetery, Athens, at a later date.

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Former Nanny/Childcare Provider Olive M. Pakosz, 89, Rochester, passed away at noon Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

She was born on March 15, 1934, in London, England, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Metcalf) Gator.

On May 23, 1955, she married her military husband, Peter A. Pakosz of Harvey, Ill. In 1956, they OLIVE M. moved to the Chicago area to reside. Olive moved to the PAKOSZ Rochester area seven years ago. She had been an ambulance driver while in London and in Chicago, she worked as a nanny, childcare provider and homemaker. She had been a Sunday school teacher and enjoyed playing tennis at the Park Forest Tennis Club, being a proud league trophy winner. Olive also enjoyed cycling and was an amazing grandmother.

Survivors include daughter, Kimberly Ann (Todd) Pakosz-Farrar, Rochester; son, Mitchell (Phyllis) Pakosz, Palos, Ill.; six grandchildren, Christine (Tony) Lombardo, Joliet, Ill., Sean Menard, Hudson, Fla., Charles Green, Los Angles, Calif., Catherine “CeCe” Groth, Georgia, Maxwell (Tori) Pakosz, Nebraska, and Alexis Farrar, Fort Wayne; two great-grandchildren, Giovanni Lombardo, Joliet, Ill., and Kira Pakosz.

She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Catherine Campbell; sister, Joan Davidson; and brother, Doug Gator.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends may visit one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elmwood, Ill. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary or to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Olive M. Shanks Retired Seamstress

Olive M. Shanks, 87, Rochester, passed away at 7:17 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester.

She was born on Nov. 30, 1936, in Cass County, the daughter of Raymond and Clara (Cook) Lunsford.

On Sept. 3, 1953, in Lucerne, she married Thomas J. Shanks. He preceded her in death on June 16, 2015.

OLIVE M. Olive had been a seamstress for Hart, Schaffner SHANKS & Marx, retiring after 33 years. She had also worked with her husband at E & B Paving. She had attended the Catholic Church and enjoyed riding motorcycles, reading, line dancing and spending time in Florida.

Survivors include her children, Pamela Baldwin, Kewanna, Kathy Dunwoody, Logansport, and Laurie (Matt) Cox, Rochester; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Randy Alan Shanks and Thomas Shanks; one granddaughter; four sisters; and son-in-law, Steve Baldwin.

Friends visited from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, at Zimmerman Bros.

Funeral Home, Rochester. Private burial took place at Fulton Cemetery, Fulton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Betty Louise Podell

Betty Louise Podell, 90, Winamac, died W e d n e s d a y, Jan. 10, 2024, in Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born on Aug. 15, 1933. On Oct. 24, 1951, she married Orvel BETTY LOUISE PODELL W. Podell, Jr., who preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 2018.

She is survived by three daughters, Rhonda (Jim) Pierrou, Karen (Melvin) Button, and Laura (Keith) Heigl, all of Winamac; 12 grandchildren; 19 greatgrandchildren; one sister, Vera Ward, Valparaiso; two brothers, John (Joyce) Cooper Jr., Hebron, and Dan (Deb) Cooper, Greeenup, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Kasten; mother, Rosanna (Rater) Kasten Cooper; stepfather, John M. Cooper, Sr.; infant grandson, John Melvin Button; infant great-grandson, Leland T. Howard-Button; brother, Thomas Kasten; and brother-in-law, William Ward.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.

EST Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with her grandsons, Jeff Heigl and Cody Pierrou officiating.

Interment was held in Denham Cemetery, Denham.

Online condolences may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Paula Dene Clark

Paula Dene Clark, 79, Warsaw and previously of Ventura, Calif., died at 1:40 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw.

She was born PAULA DENE on Sept. 25, CLARK 1944. She married James Clark; who preceded her in death in 2020.

She is survived by two daughters, Tawna (Denny) Plank, Rochester, and Stephanie (Tom) Archer, Syracuse; three grandchildren; and two sisters, Darla and Carol.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Majesta (Hawkins) Farance; and one sister, Sherry.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw.

Private funeral services will be held.

Online condolence may be offered at TitusFuneralHome.com.

Gerald Clyde Evans

G e r a l d Clyde Evans, 94, Columbia City, and formerly of Rochester, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023.

He was born on March 16, 1929. On April 9, 1950, he married Juani- GERALD CLYDE EVANS ta L. Rose; who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his son, Dale A. (Linda) Evans; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Clyde Evans; parents, Wilby G. and Rethal (Beehler) Evans; and two brothers Funeral services were held Jan. 13, 2024, in Sheets and Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco Chapel, Churubusco.

Interment was held in Huntertown Cemetery, Fort Wayne.

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OBituaries Carl Michael Calfee

Kevin K. Jones American Sportsman

Kevin K. “Corky” Jones, 68, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away peacefully on Jan. 12, 2024. This followed a valiant six-year battle with cancer.

On Jan. 26, 1955, Kevin Korby Jones was born. He was a treasured son of Francis and Marilyn Taylor Jones. Growing up he shared his child- KEVIN K. JONES hood with a brother, Chuck, and two sisters, Christine and Candace.

During his high school years at Rochester, he was a defensive linebacker and kicker for the Zebras football team. Corky graduated from RHS with the class of 1973. He was also a member of the Rochester Cement Products Men’s Softball Team, a team of dynamic force who dominated the area men’s softball league.

After a courtship that was initiated in 2003, Corky married Connie Ringle on Oct. 13, 2011. They have shared over 20 years of life’s adventures.

With a strong work ethic, Corky worked for Walmart as their flooring maintenance chief for two decades from 1989-2009. An American Sportsman, Corky hunted in his earlier days. With a great passion for fishing and deployed his ambitions anywhere there was water. Most commonly he was found on the lakes of Fulton and Kosciusko Counties fishing for the limit of blue gill, crappie and bass. Oh yes, and when the ice began to cover the lake, there was nothing better than dropping his line to hook some ice-cold fish. Corky also fished for tuna off the coast of Delaware and other saltwater delicacies from the Gulf of Mexico when deep sea fishing. He also enjoyed getting together with family and friends to play some spirited rounds of poker.

A huge milestone, for a man of strong faith and great determination was his accomplishment of sobriety for 33 years. He lamented more than once that nothing would taste better than an ice-cold beer, but with strong will never yielded to temptation.

Left to cherish Corky’s memory are his wife, Connie, at home; son, Casey Porter Jones of Rochester; grandson, Kevin Bryan Jones; two sisters, Christine Hooker and Candace Jones, both of Rochester; his stepdaughters, Jennifer Ringle of Rochester and Joanna Conrad of Logansport; nieces and nephews; and his canine companion, Harley, the black Poodle.

A celebration of the life of Kevin “Corky” Jones was held at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Kathy Nelson and Pastor Mandy Nellans officiated.

His family received friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, and an hour prior to his service Wednesday.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to The Fulton County Cancer Fund through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, 217 E. 9th St., Rochester, IN 46975.

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

Edwina Martin

E d w i n a Martin, 82, Winamac, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in her home.

She was born on Jan. 21, 1941. On Sept.

16, 1967, she married Michael Martin; who preceded EDWINA MARTIN her in death on June 22, 2004.

She is survived by one daughter, Antoinette (Ken) Zuchel, Palatine, Ill.; two sons, Michael Martin, Jr., Coloma, Mich., and Eric (Iwona) Martin, Plano, Ill.; eight grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; one sister, Mary (Jim) Perry, Piqua, Ohio; one brother, Ed (Patty) Gudas, Star City; one sister-inlaw, Erica Gudas, Muncie; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Antonia (Arndt) Gudas; daughter, Bette Martin-Edgar; one grandchild; two sisters, JoJo Gudas, and Millie Redweik; two brothers, Al Gudas, and Joseph Gudas, Jr.; and infant twin brothers, Frankie and Johnny Gudas; Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 14, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating.

Private entombment will take place at Winamac Cemetery (South Lawn Addition) Winamac.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pulaski County Human Services.

Online condolences may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Births Jerry Lee Martin

Maynard and Carolyn (Ramer) Martin are the parents of a son, Jerry Lee, born at 4:05 p.m. Jan. 10, in Culver. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces.

Carl Michael Calfee, 74, Winamac, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in his home.

He was born on June 30, 1949. On Nov. 6, 1976, he married Carol Sue Heims; CARL MICHAEL CALFEE who survives.

Additional survivors are his children, Jeremy Calfee, Dana (Michael) Creasy, and Nichole (Luke Fritz) Calfee, all of Winamac; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his biological parents, Carl Edison and Nora Frances (Boyle) Calfee; his parents, Leonard Floyd and Loureene Enid (Kinsey) Calfee; two sisters, Jerlaine Carla Kasper, and Constance Ellen Esparza; and infant sister, Ann Frances Calfee.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. EST Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Pastor James Adcock officiating.

Interment will be held in Mount Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.

The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

Online condolences may be offered at frainmortuary.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

William Thomas Jenkins

William Thomas Jenkins, 88, Winamac, died at 2:15 a.m., Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Pulaski Healthcare Center, Winamac.

Services WILLIAM will be held at THOMAS 11 a.m., SatJENKINS urday, Jan. 27, at the Opera House, Winamac.

Friends may visit one hour prior to the service.

Joseph William Day

Joseph William Day, 72, Akron, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.

He was born on Jan. 5, 1952.

On July 11, 1987, he married Marianne Billman; who survives.

JOSEPH Additional WILLIAM DAY survivors are one sister, Pam Vandermark, Akron; several nieces, nephews, great and great-great nephews, and cousins; stepbrothers, David (Caren) Delp, and John (Jennifer) Delp.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard E. and Julia Ann (Bidwell) Dayson; son, Patrick Day; brother-in-laws, Joey Madeford and Jim Vandermark; and stepmother, Georgia Ann Day. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor David Eaton officiating.

Interment will be held in Akron Cemetery, Akron.

Visitation hours will be held from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, in Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.

A fireman’s service will conclude the visitation at 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Henry Township Volunteer Fire Department or the Akron Cemetery Association.

Online condolences may be shared at hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Thomas Edwin Miller

Thomas Edwin Miller, 89, Plymouth, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

He was born on Dec. 20, 1934. On May 21, 1955, he married Dorothy Jean THOMAS EDWIN MILLER Hubeny; who preceded him in death on July 3, 2022.

He is survived by his children, Ronald (Nancy) Miller, Culver, Larry (Debra) Miller, Plymouth, Debora (Greg) Smoker, Wanatah; sister, Judy (Kenneth) DePoy, Fulton; seven grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Miller and Hazel (Shaw) Miller; sister, Dorothy Mae Miller; and brothers, Fritz, Walter, and Gerald.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, 123 E. Main St., Kewanna.

Friends may visit one hour prior to the service.

Private graveside services will be held Monday at Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.

Online condolences may be shared at ransfuneralhomes.com

Johnny Zoppe Jr.

Johnny Zoppe Jr., 76, formerly of Rochester, died Jan. 7, 2024, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

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Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Brittaney Thompson, St. Joseph, Mich., $164.50; Brandon Feerer, Dinuba, Calif., $192.50; Japhet Kwitonda, Skokie, Ill., $164.50; Michael Elwood, Columbus, $154.50; Brennan Clark, Louisville, Ky., $175; Darren Delduco, Westfield, 192.50; Matthew Lewellen, Columbus, $192.50; Katharine Otteson, South Bend, $192.50; Jasmine Thomas, Indianapolis, $175; Lauren Taylor, Indianapolis, $192.50; Brenden Sampson, Macy, $192.50; Keith Blackshire, Muskegon, $175; Michael Meiser, Rochester, $164; Nichole Murphy, LaPorte, $164.50; Philip Murphy, Zionsville, $175; Kelsey Berger, Monterey, $154.50; Jake Hill, Louisville, Ky., $195; Shereece Roberts, Elkhart, $154.50; Cole Yatmon, Fort Wayne, $164.50; Angel Alvarado, Indianapolis, $175; Kiarra Ponce, Rochester, $192.50; Turpin Mbonandama, Del Valle, Texas, $154.50; Gregory Campbell, Indianapolis, $175; Daniel Riggins, Indianapolis, $164.50; Gabriel Bastardo, Culver, $192.50; Connie Mooney, Rochester, $154.50 Operating with expired plates — Steven Buikema, Edwardsburg,

Mich., $164 Unsafe lane movement on road with two or more lanes, moving from one lane to another — Zina Taylor, Indianapolis, $164.50 Operating with expired plates, driving while suspended — Jason Hubbard, Martinsville, $189.50 Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Michael Daulton, Rochester, $200

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

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Ronald Wright, 32, Akron, and Lauren Brofford, 27, Akron

Marriage Dissolutions The following couple has filed for a marriage dissolution in Fulton County courts: Bouldin — Nicholas Bouldin, Rochester, and Sara Bouldin, Seymour, Tenn. No minor children.

Checklist of common errors when preparing your taxes Before filing your return, make sure it’s correct and complete. It’s important that you review your entire return, even if you have someone else prepare it, because you are responsible for all of the information entered on your return and any errors may delay the processing of your return.

The following checklist may help you avoid common errors: • Submitting your tax return electronically ensures greater accuracy than mailing your return. The e-file system often detects common errors and rejects your tax return, sending it back to you for correction.

This could save you delays in processing your tax return. For more information, visit irs.gov/filing/efile-options.

• Did you clearly print your name, taxpayer identification number, and current address, including your ZIP code, directly on your return?

• Did you choose only one correct filing status? For more information on filing statuses, visit irs.gov/help/ ita/what-is-my-filing-status.

• Did you enter the correct dependent information? Did you check the box to show that your dependent qualifies for the child tax credit or credit for other dependents?

• Did you enter the names and taxpayer identification numbers for everyone listed on your return? If using Social Security numbers, enter the names and numbers exactly as they appear on each person’s Social Security card. If there have been any name changes, be sure to contact the Social Security Administration at SSA.gov or call (800) 772-1213.

• Did you enter your income on the correct lines? Did you attach Schedule 1 (Form 1040), additional income and adjustments to Income, if necessary?

• Did you calculate deductions and credits correctly, put them on the right lines, and attach the necessary forms or schedules?

• Did you put brackets around negative amounts?

• If you’re taking the standard deduction and checked any box indicating either you or your spouse are

age 65 or older or are blind, did you find the correct standard deduction?

For more information, visit irs.gov/ help/ita/how-much-is-my-standarddeduction.

• Did you figure the tax correctly?

If you used the tax tables, did you use the correct column for your filing status?

• Did you sign and date the return? If it’s a joint return, did your spouse also sign and date the return?

• If you received an Identity Protection PIN from the IRS, see “identity protection PIN” in the instructions for your form or visit irs.gov/identitytheft-fraud-scams/get-an-identityprotection-pin.

• Do you have a form W-2 from each of your employers and did you attach Copy B of each Form W-2 to your return? If you have more than one job, combine the wage and withholding amounts from all forms W-2 you received and report those amounts on one return.

• Did you attach each form 1099-R that shows federal tax withholding?

• Did you attach all other necessary schedules and forms in the order of the sequence number shown in the upper right-hand corner?

• Did you use the correct mailing address from your tax form instructions?

• Did you use the correct postage on the envelope?

• If you owe taxes, did you enclose a check or money order made payable to “United States Treasury” with your return and include your name, address, taxpayer identification number, daytime telephone number, tax form, and tax year on the payment? For more information, visit irs.gov/ taxtopics/tc158.

• If you’re due a refund and requested direct deposit, did you double-check your routing and account numbers for your financial institution?

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Rodriguez attended Warsaw High School, graduating in 2005.

She became a family nurse practitioner through Purdue Global University in April 2022.

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Rochester winter sports update:

Clevenger’s 4 treys help Lady Zs beat Logansport The Rochester girls basketball team went on a 25-0 run in the second half against host Logansport at the Berry Bowl Jan. 10.

Rylee Clevenger, Ella McCarter and Aubrey Wilson — the team’s top three scorers — combined for only two of the points during the run might be the real shocker.

In fact, McCarter, who led Rochester in scoring with 13 in its previous game against Whitko, was held scoreless for the game. Coach Joel Burrus said McCarter only cares about winning, not scoring, and the Lady Zs snapped its two-game losing streak with a 52-24 win.

Clevenger hit four first-half 3-pointers and led Rochester with 14 points before resting in the fourth quarter. McCarter also rested in the fourth quarter.

Rochester improved to 10-9.

The IHSAA draw is scheduled for Sunday.

Boys Basketball Rochester’s game against Lewis Cass scheduled for Friday was postponed due to inclement weather. No makeup date had been.

Girls Wrestling Competing in the Indiana

High School Girls Wrestling state finals for the fourth time, Rochester’s Grace Hiroms finished third at 155 pounds at Kokomo High School Friday.

Hiroms defeated Madison’s Maylie Skinner by fall in 5:50 in the first round and GreenfieldCentral’s Jasmine Camacho by fall in 3:52 in the quarterfinals.

She then lost by fall to Eastside’s Rhaigyn Trenary.

Hiroms was the highest placing of three Rochester wrestlers who competed at state.

Of the nine girls on Rochester’s wrestling team, only Hiroms and Amber Blackburn graduate.

Boys Wrestling Rochester routed Tippecanoe Valley 63-12 Jan. 10 in the final dual before the Three Rivers Conference tournament.

Layne Horn (126), D.J. Basham (138), Kale Shotts (144), Wyatt Davis (150), Ethan Amezquita (157), Brant Beck (165), Declan Gard (175) and Brady Beck (HWT) won by fall.

Rochester will travel to Maconaquah for the TRC tournament Saturday. Rochester is the three-time defending conference champion.

Swimming The Rochester boys swim-

Community foundation scholarship application available The Fulton County Community Foundation scholarship application for graduating seniors is due by 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6.

The application may be found at nicf.org under the Fulton County tab.

For more information about

community foundation scholarships, contact Shannon Berger at the Northern Indiana Community Foundation at (574) 223-2202 or email scholarships@nicf.org.

Students may also contact their high school guidance departments for more information.

Yakym sets January mobile office hours U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym, Indiana 2nd District, has announced mobile office hours for the month of January. Mobile office hours allow the congressman’s staff to assist constituents with questions and concerns.

Among mobile office hours in the 2nd District are: Fulton County • 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Thursday, Rochester District Office, 709 Main St., Rochester.

• 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, Akron Clerk’s Office, 206 W. Rochester St., Akron.

Marshall County • 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, Bunker Hill Town Hall, 101 W. Broadway, Bunker Hill.

Pulaski County • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, Pulaski County CDC/Economic Development, board room, 623 W. 11th St., Winamac.

Wabash County • 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, Roann Town Hall, 110 N. Chippewa St., Roann.

• 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, Wabash City Hall, 202 S. Wabash St., Wabash.

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By VAL TSOUTSOURIS Guest Writer mers won a road meet at Eastern (Greentown) 88-84 Thursday while the girls lost 102-69.

Both the Rochester and Eastern boys won six events each,

but Rochester was able to win by sweeping the relays.

Spencer Backus, Lane Shank, Jake Seuferer and Wes Steininger teamed up to win the 200 medley relay. Shank teamed with Reece Johnson, Grant Bailey and Noah Riffle to win the 200- freestyle relay. The 400 freestyle relay consisted of Backus, Steininger, Johnson and Seuferer.

Rochester individual event winners included Seuferer, who took the 200 individual medley in 2:09.71 and the 100 backstroke in 1:00.11, and Backus, who claimed the 100 butterfly in 1:03.41.

In the girls meet, Eastern won 10 of the 12 events. Rochester’s lone individual winner was Lily Chipps, who won the 100 breaststroke in 1:34.84. The 200-freestyle relay, which consisted of Kaedra Shook, Ava Thomas, Au-

brey Miller and Jenna Seuferer, also won.

In a dual against visiting Tippecanoe Valley Jan. 8, Rochester won the boys meet 85-76 and lost the girls meet 104-63.

Rochester won four of 12 events in the boys meet.

Bowling Rochester’s boys team won the sectional title, while the girls placed seventh at sectionals Jan. 6.

The boys received sectional champions medals and a plaque.

Co-champions of the Michiana West Conference, they were recognized for a Season High Team Game of 1,043, a Season High Team Series of 2,052 and a Season High Team Average of 845.

Enrique Navarro and Carson Paulik were selected first-team, all-Michiana West.

Four boys advanced to regionals as individuals.

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Care management programs offer a holistic approach aimed at simplifying the self management of multiple conditions. They make health care more accessible and personalized for individuals. This program, covered by Medicare, is designed to bridge the gap between your scheduled appointments, ensuring ongoing support and comprehensive health care management.

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Updates and happenings in and around the area Registration for the Rochester Girls Softball League is now underway. To be eligible to participate, athletes must be at least four years old as of Jan. 1. Signup forms can be picked up at the athlete’s school office or Manitou Realty.

—o— Caston School Corporation will have its monthly board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17. The public works session will follow the board meeting.

—o— A 20-year state basketball championship team celebration will take place at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Rochester High School.

Refreshments will begin at 5 p.m., celebration at 6 p.m. and varsity game to follow.

—o— “Overcoming Anxiety: Tools for Children,” will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 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— Fulton County Chamber of Com-

merce and Fulton County Farm Bureau present a free breakfast meeting open to the public. Coffee and networking will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the presentation will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20.

It will be held in the Kewanna Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna, featuring Senator Donato and Representative Jordan.

—o— LEGO’s are needed for a LEGO Club starting up in Fulton County.

This free club will be a fun, safe, bully free opportunity to engage socially, activate the imagination, and learn teamwork through designing, creating, and building.

LEGO’S needed can be new or used sets, mismatched, figures, wheels, gears, accessories, base plates, or whatever you would like to rehome. Donations can be dropped off at 723 Main St., Rochester.

—o— Free monthly books for under five years old. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is giving away free books for your children.

Enroll online, and your first book will come in the mail within two months. Books will arrive monthly until your child is 5 years old.

Funded in part by a grant from the Fulton County Women’s Giving Circle and the Fulton County Community Foundation. For more information visit the website at imaginationlibrary.com/checkavailability.

—o— Applications are now being accepted for Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. High school and college students interested in teaching as a profession are encouraged to apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Edu-

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cators Scholarship through Jan. 31. After the deadline passes, the commission will review all applications and notify all applications of their scholarship status via email

by April. For more information email NextTeacher@che.in.gov —o— It’s time to enroll for 4-H. If you need instructions on how to complete the process, reach out to the extension office at (574) 223-3397.

The target deadline for enrollment is Jan. 25.

—o— Indiana 4-H scholarship applications are available now and due Jan. 25. For more information visit bit.ly/4hscholarship.

—o— First Baptist Church, Rochester, is hosting a Winter Kids Club, with games, Bible lessons, and more.

There will be a free meal served at 5:30 p.m. and the Kid’s Club will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 6. Home Builders will be available for adults. To register visit fbs46975.org or call (574) 223-2613.

—o— Food Finders Mobile Pantry will be at Kewanna United Methodist

Church, located at 111 E. Pearl St, Kewanna, starting at 11 a.m.

Jan. 23. The line will start on Pearl Street heading west. Availability is subject to the weather.

—o— United Ministries of Fulton County will resume financial assistance for rent and utility expenses. Applications are available at The Cross Church, corner of Third and Main streets, Rochester, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Call (574) 2234802 for more information.

The Food Pantry remains open from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at the Community Center, 625 Pontiac St., Rochester. Additional donations may be mailed to United Ministries, P.O. Box 531 Rochester, IN 46975 —o— Grace Church offers free meals open to the public, 5:30-7 p.m. every Wednesday, 201 W. Seventh St., Rochester. Served by Grace Church, First Baptist Church, First Christian Church, and Mill Creek Church. Leftover food is available to take home.

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will hold the Adult Crafty Corner from 4-6 p.m. Jan. 25. Adult crafters will be making a stained wooden snowflake string art block.

Call the library at (574) 893-4113 in order to participate. All materials are provided.

The LEGO Club will meet from 4-5 p.m. Jan. 29. Elementary kids can join and explore their creativity with LEGO’s and Snap Circuits.

Creatively stretching their imagination with LEGO play, adventure and friends.

—o— Kewanna Union Township Public Library will hold the Minuteto-Win-it games from 4-5 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 18. Chair exercises will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24.

—o— A hunter education course, sponsored by Rochester Ducks Unlimited, will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 22, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 23.

The course will be held at the Rochester Fire Department. Registration begins Friday, Feb. 1; must pre-register at register-edu.com.

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FULTON COUNTY IN ART — Local artist James Scott, with the help of Angie Anderson, recently finished work on this mural inside the Times Theater bearing references to the painting “American Gothic” and the area.

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Caston student among those in Distinguished Young Woman of Indiana competition Caston High School student Breana Amezquita is among the girls trying to be the next Distinguished Young Woman of Indiana.

On Sunday, Jan. 7, Amezquita, who was named the Distinguished Young Woman of Fulton County in November attended the mayor’s reception in Kokomo ahead of state competition in February. She received an engraved medallion and met with the people who will be helping with the state competition.

Also in attendance were the 21 other participants and their families.

The girls will stay five days in host homes with a participant roommate (or two or three). They will have a chauffeur to drive them to and from practices at Indiana University Kokomo and get to tour some popular sites in Kokomo as a group by bus.

This year’s DYW of Indiana competition will be held Friday, Feb. 16, and Saturday, Feb. 17, at IUK’s Havens Auditorium. Friday night will be preliminary where all participants perform talent, fitness and self-expression.

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Amezquita and other participants are competing to win scholarship money. Any participant making the Top 10 has traditionally received at least $500.

Last year, DYW of Indiana awarded a total of $29,000 in scholarships.

The winner of the Indiana program moves on to the national competition in Mobile, Ala., in June. Last year’s Indiana winner placed as the second runner-up at the national program. In 2018, Indiana’s representative from

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READY FOR STATE COMPETITION — Caston High School student Breana Amezquita, right, is one of 22 girls vying to become the Distinguished Young Woman of Indiana. She was named Distinguished Young Woman of Fulton County in November. Shown with her are Distinguished Young Woman of Pulaski County Allie Sanders, left, and Distinguished Young Woman of Cass County Emily Sanchez, middle. Photo provided

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AUDITORIUM — A look at Tippecanoe Valley High School’s new auditorium under construction. Photo by Leah Sander.

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WEIGHT ROOM — Tippecanoe Valley High School’s new weight room is shown Thursday, Jan. 11. It’s one part of the school’s ongoing construction and renovation project. Photo by Leah Sander.

Roofing nearly complete in TVHS construction project

By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Roofing is nearly complete over all the parts of Tippecanoe Valley High School’s construction project.

At its monthly work session Thursday, Jan. 11, the Tippecanoe Valley School Board heard that information from The Skillman

Corp. Project Manager Scott Rogers. The Skillman Corp. is the construction management company for the project.

Rogers said the auditorium roof still needs to be finished, with roofers to hopefully get back to work once the weather improves in a few weeks.

“We have all the connections

for the fire main and the underground storage tank completed,” said Rogers.

In the new weight room addition, painting is ongoing, with Rogers adding that “the majority of the light fixtures in the weight room are already set up.”

The full project includes: the auditorium, renovated pool area

and new pool seating, new weight room, new and renovated locker rooms, and an agriculture area renovation.

Board Reorganization Before the work session, the board held several brief meetings to reorganize for 2024.

The board will have Adam Heckaman serve as president,

with David Lash as vice president and Todd Hoffman as secretary for the year. Heckaman and Hoffman will serve on those same positions on the Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. Board of Finance.

The board also approved Jessica McFarland to serve as the corporation’s treasurer for another year.

RUNNING IN 2024 — The first day of filing for the 2024 election season was Jan. 10. Shown are some of the candidates who filed that morning in the Fulton County Clerk’s Office at the Fulton County Courthouse in Rochester. All are running as Republicans.

In the front row from left are Fulton County GOP Chairman Mike Canada, running for state convention delegate and Precinct 1 committeeman; Stephenia Barkman, Precinct 6 committeeman; Carrie Ranstead, state convention delegate; Patty Geier, county council at-large; Tami Powell, Precinct 16 committeeman; Dave Sommers, county commissioner District 1 and state convention delegate; and LeeAnn Eizinger, state convention delegate. In the back row are Steve Fishburn, county council at-large; Kathy Adamson, auditor and Precinct 8 committeeman; Jennifer Utter, treasurer; Rick Ranstead, county commissioner District 3 and state convention delegate; Lorie Hurst, auditor; Brian Fitzwater, Precinct 3 committeeman and state convention delegate; and Chad Hartzler, Precinct 2 committeeman. Not pictured: Gail Karas, state convention delegate, and Bryan Lewis, Precinct 5 committeeman. Photo by Leah Sander.

FAMILY AND POLITICS — Cousins Chad Hartzler, left, and Stephenia Barkman filed for Precinct 2 committeeman and Precinct 6 committeeman respectively Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Fulton County Courthouse.

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