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When you think of a do-it-yourself remodeling project, what likely comes to mind is a kitchen or a bathroom. For Michael Rich, his ambition is a little bit larger. Let’s say, around 20,000 square feet larger. Michael and his wife, Dr. Caitlin Rich, recently purchased the massive space at 501-503 Main Street, located just north of downtown Rochester. The building has been virtually vacant for nearly two decades, used only for light warehousing since 2003. The history of the building is somewhat muddled as records have been somewhat sparse, according to Rich. Telltale signs point to the building’s construction somewhere around 1915-20, but nothing more precise has been discovered. The immediate previous owners, Chuck Pocock and John Garrett, have been using the space for storage for the past decade and were looking for the right buyer who was willing to make the investment to save part of Rochester’s history. Their fellow realtor John Little put Pocock and Garrett in touch with the Riches and the deal began to take shape. With an extensive background in construction, Rich began his work inside the building. The early stages have consisted mostly of demolition work, including gutting the interior of its extensive shelving infrastructure and tearing out the ﬂooring. The building previously housed several iterations of uniform apparel manufacturing companies, beginning with the Elin Bros. in the late 1930s and ending with Topps Manu-

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facturing in 2003. Another problem, known by the Riches before they purchased the building, was there was a great deal of asbestos that had to be properly removed and disposed. This, along with most of the interior work, has and will be done by Rich himself. He plans to subcontract out some of the work, including the window replacement, electrical and plumbing work, but the general construction will be done by him. He added it will need a new roof, the estimate for which was more than twice what they paid for the building itself. Rich is trying to re-purpose as much of the lumber

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Caston senior receives Lilly Scholarship %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 6WDII :ULWHU “I ﬁlled out an application for the Fulton County Lilly Scholarship this past summer,” stated Delaney Strasser, a senior at Caston High School. “I became a ﬁnalist in late October. When I learned I was the scholarship recipient this past December I was shocked and excited. The Lilly Scholarship pays full tuition for any Indiana college, and for an added bonus, I get up to $900 each year for academic expenses.”

Strasser, who has a GPA of 4.16, wasn’t sure she was eligible to apply for the scholarship. “Since I got a lot of my high school credits when I attended middle school at Rochester School Corporation, I am skipping my junior year and have begun my senior year at Caston a year early.” Strasser admitted when it comes to academics, she’s very driven. “But my guidance counselor assured me that I was eligible. I will start college next year at 17.” She had to write an essay and go through an interview with the

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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—

Angel collection Good neighbors: For someone who would like to add a collection of angels, call Ellen at (574) 268-2667. Located in Warsaw.

that simple. Located in northern Elkhart County; email remembearwhen@hotmail.com or text (574) 849-5388. No phone calls please, I don’t answer random numbers I don’t recognize.

Old kitchen table Good neighbors: Anyone want an old kitchen table? It has a Formica top and is 30 inches by 40 inches. One chair is in good shape and the other is broken. Call (574) 306-7913 or (574) 269-4975. Warsaw area.

Empty pill bottles Good neighbors: Large amount of empty pill bottles available to whoever wants/needs them. Call (574) 533-3307 and leave a message.

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Walnut cracker — Does anyone have an electric, black walnut cracker? Call Jim at (574) 377-0768.

Good neighbors: I weave homeless mats, have taught others how to do so and have access to the very portable handmade looms. If you’re looking to get started, I would be happy to teach you. I have worked with many ability levels, including preschool children and those with special abilities, modifying the process as necessary. It truly is just

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Alzheimer’s advocate needed in government Dear Editor: As someone who has lost her grandfather to Alzheimer’s, I understand the enormous burden dementia places on Indiana families. I also work in longterm care and see the impact dementia has on many families in our very own community. I watched my brilliant grandfather lose his battle with Alzheimer’s. His brain died slowly resulting in him unable to recognize his family. Unfortunately my story is a story many people in our community share

with their loved ones. Indiana needs an advocate in state government to coordinate necessary services for people living with and impacted by Alzheimer’s and all dementia. With 110,000 Hoosiers living with Alzheimer’s, we need to ensure our state government fully represents and serves all those impacted by the disease. Thankfully Senator Stacey Donato can play an important role in getting this position created by supporting House Bill 1087. This critical piece of legis-

lation would ensure a dementia coordinator is hired for the state of Indiana and would task them with overseeing the creation of a state Alzheimer’s plan. Please join me and the Alzheimer’s Association in encouraging Senator Stacey Donato to support Hoosier families affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia. Together we can make an impact in the ﬁght to end Alzheimer’s. Sincerely, Amber Basham

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OBITUARIES Steven P. Sundine

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Steven P. Sundine, 73, Rochester passed away, with his wife Mary at his side, at 12:03 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Nov. 6, 1948, Steven Paul was born in Rockford, Ill., to Harry R. and Jean C. Calacurcio Sundine. Growing up, he attended the Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Rockford. Later the family moved to Ken67(9(1 3 tucky and proudly Steve graduated from Greenville 681',1( High School of Greenville, Ky., with the class of 1967. On Oct. 11, 1980, Steve and Mary Elizabeth Bryant were married at the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Rev. Junior Bose was their officiant. They have shared 41 years of life’s adventures while making many memories. Steve worked for Pike Lumber as a materials handler for 14 years, retiring in 2013. Prior to this, he worked at Moore’s Business Forms until their closure of the Rochester plant. As a member of the Eagles Lodge 852 of Rochester, he earned the distinction of Golden Eagle. Prior to COVID, Steve and his buddies met at the truck stop for coffee to catch up on all of the latest news. Observing the domestic backyard habitat, Steve enjoyed feeding the squirrels and the birds. An avid golfer, he liked to tee off at various courses around the area. Camping for the Sundines was always a way to relax and embrace adventure, whether it was in the camper or a cabin. Memories were made in Indiana at Broken Arrow and Pla-Mor campgrounds. Cozy Bear Cabin in Nashville was a favorite destination that conveyed rustic charm and black bear decorations. Locally, unique treasures could always be found at garage sales. Sundines owned booths at Northern Traders and Craft Crossing sharing their special finds. The past two years provided time for the Sundine family room to evolve into a wilderness forest. Steve was proud to spearhead the project and display his collection of black bears and an assortment of birds as accents around the room. To relax, Steve enjoyed listening to country music performed by Alan Jackson, George Strait or Trace Adkins. Left to cherish Steve’s memory are his wife, Mary; mother, Jean Sundine, and sister, Becky Sundine, both of Brownsburg; brother, Cal Sundine and wife Teri of Plainfield; sister and brother-in-laws, Janice Koch and Ron Bryant and wife Shawn; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding Steve in death are his father, Harry Sundine, Jan. 13, 2011; his father and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Rowena Bryant; brother-in-law, Gene Koch; grandparents, Thor and Esther Sundine, William and Sophie O’Bryant and Marino and Ruby Calacurcio; and his feline companion, Tigger. A celebration of the life of Steven P. Sundine was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends visited with the family from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment was in Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Wheels on Fire, c/o Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, 9798 S. 1000W, Akron, IN 46910 or the donor’s choice. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www. goodfamilyfh.com.

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Lee D. McFarland, 44, Rochester, passed away at 9:23 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at his sister Jean’s residence in Rochester. He was born Jan. 26, 1977, in Rochester, the son of Lowell D. and Evelyn M. (Swango) McFarland. Lee enjoyed watching professional wrestling, /(( ' walking his dog and listening to music, especially 0&)$5/$1' Guns & Roses. Survivors include his siblings, Sandra Clark, Rochester, Arden (Debra) McFarland, Warsaw, Virginia McFarland, Rochester, Jean (Kent) Denny, Rochester, and Lori McFarland, Rochester; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lisa McFarland. Private services will be observed. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester. 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.

James E. Hudkins Avid Golfer

James E. “Jim” Hudkins, 68, Rochester, passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at his residence. On Aug. 22, 1953, James Edward was born to Richard and Lillian L. Mahler Hudkins. Growing up, he shared his childhood with a brother, Dick. In 1971, he graduated from Rochester High School. -$0(6 ( As a Zebra, Jim played on the RHS baseball team +8'.,16 and was a four-year member of FFA. After graduation, he continued his education at Ball State University. He spent many years helping his dad on the family farm and worked several years as plant manager at Good Earth Horticulture. As an avid golfer, Jim enjoyed his time with friends at the local golf courses. On the banks of secluded ponds, he ﬁshed with his cane pole or casting rod. Jim’s memberships include the Sons of the American Legion and the Elks Lodge #2120, both of Rochester. Left to cherish Jim’s memory are his father, Richard Hudkins and companion, Jean Simpson; a half sister, Jane Schulburg (Don); a niece, Becky Peterman (Ryan); a nephew, Jeremy Hudkins (Lexi); many loving cousins; and Brad Kelly, Ben Daulton and Bob Hudkins, who were like brothers. Preceding Jim in death are his mother, Lillian, on Aug. 7, 2001; and brother, Richard “Dick” Hudkins, on May 5, 1996. A celebration of the life of James A. Hudkins was at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 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 Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Patrick John Leslie Truck Driver

Patrick John Leslie, 67, Rochester, passed away at 9:51 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at his residence with the love of family at his side. Don’t cry for me just always remember I am now free. He was born Sept. 14, 1954, in Hastings, Minn., the son of Ralph and Betty (Morgan) Les- 3$75,&. -2+1 lie. /(6/,( Mr. Leslie had been a truck driver throughout his career working for DART Trucking and Transport America. In his spare time, he had a passion for cars. He liked working on them, taking them to car shows, racing and also collecting many die cast replica models. The only passion greater than that is the endless love he has for his grandchildren. As they would say, “Papa rocks!” Spending time with his grandchildren is what he lived and fought for. Survivors include his children, Melinda Cuper, Blaine, Minn., Jackie Cummins (Matt Brown), Rochester, and Ryan (Megan) Leslie, Logansport; nine grandchildren, Skyler Sullivan, Zane Cummins, Brantlee Cummins, Matthew Brown, Matilyn Brown, Jesse Brown, Alexis Brown, Cody Cuper and Tyler Cuper; siblings, Colin Leslie, Minnesota, Perry Leslie, Michigan, Judy Mead, Indiana, and William Leslie, Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends visited from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorial contribution may be made to the Patrick J. Leslie Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Joan Elizabeth DeHaven

Joan Elizabeth DeHaven, 97, died W e d n e s d a y, Jan. 12, 2022, at Woodbridge Health Campus. She was born May 8, 1924, to John and Sarah Wirth. She married Wayne A. -2$1 DeHaven Aug. (/,=$%(7+ 1, 1948. He '(+$9(1 preceded her in death Dec. 17, 2012. Surviving include daughters, Jane and Chuck Carbaugh, Logansport, Nancy DeHaven, Logansport; son, Stan and Kathy DeHaven, Nyona Lake; six grandchildren; granddaughter in law; brother, Donald Wirth, Billings, Mont.; 14 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Scott Allen DeHaven; brothers, Richard Wirth, and Geral Dale Wirth. Private services are being held for the family. Burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport.

Rocky David Gourley

Rocky David Gourley, 68, Winamac, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at his residence. He was born Oct. 3, 1953, to Robert W. and Phyllis E. Gourley. He married Lau- 52&.< '$9,' *285/(< rie Ann Lewis June 20, 1987, she survives. Also surviving are; sisters, Daisey and Don Hahn, Star City, Connie and Stan Myers, Monterey; brothers, J. Douglas Gourley Sr., Winamac, R. Clyde and Lena Gourley, Winamac; sisters in law, Vivkie Pence, Anderson, Karen Lewis, Lake Station, Kathy and David Davis, Schererville, Patty and Mat Fancher, Brazelton, Ga.; brothers in law, Dennis and Carole Lewis, Hobart, Tom and Carolyn Lewis, Wanatah, Mike and Mary Lewis, Hebron; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; in laws, Ellwood and Bonnie Lewis Sr.; sister in law, Beulah Gourley; brothers in law, Joel Pence, Ellwood Lewis Jr., Curtis Ellwood Lewis. Services took place at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, Saturday, Jan. 15. Burial took place at Tippecanoe Cemetery, Winamac. Arrangements were entrusted to Frain Mortuary.

Barry A. Griswold

Barry A. Griswold, 71, Rochester, died 12:47 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born May 19, 1950, to Kenneth and Martha %$55< $ Crocker Gris*5,6:2/' wold. Surviving are his sister, Carol Griswold Housouer, Rochester; sister-in-law, Judy Crum Griswold; nephews; great nephews; and great nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard “Dick” Griswold. A celebration of the life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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Rick Allen White, 53, Fort Wayne, passed away at 6:21 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at his residence. He was born April 11, 1968, in Fort Wayne, the son of Lester W. and Lou Ann (Dice) White. Rick had worked for Phelps Dodge in Fort Wayne, had worked in commercial cleaning for 5,&. $//(1 medical buildings and had been a caregiver for a :+,7( few years. He had attended Taylor University and the Eel River Baptist Church. His passion in life was music. He enjoyed playing the guitar, piano, singing and writing music. Survivors include his children, Andrew White, Fort Wayne, and Ashlyn White, Fort Wayne; mother, Lou Ann White, Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Graciella Turnbull, Jericho White and Joselynn White, all of Fort Wayne; and cousin, Kim (Mike) Spoor, Rochester. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends visited from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial was in Fulton Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimemrmanbrosfh.com.

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Kurste Henderson Kurste Henderson, 52, died 7:22 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at her home. She was born March 26, 1969. Surviving are her companion Kevin Caudill; her .8567( children, Kai+(1'(5621 ghla White; Ariel Ward; Emily Henderson; Garrett Henderson, all of Danville, Ill.; sisters, Marci and Scott Smith, Danville; Carol and Steve Moody, Yuciapa, Calif.; four grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents. Family services are planned at a later date. Good Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Mary Ann Netro Mary Ann Netro, 57, Huntington, died 7:26 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at her residence. She was born Feb. 27, 1964, to John and Mary Belle Netro. She is survived 0$5< $11 by her signiﬁ1(752 cant other of 16 years Scott Nethercutt. She is also survived by her sister, Patty and Wesley Jacobs, Lafontaine; brother, John Paul and Karen Netro, Wabash; ﬁve nieces and a nephew; and a great niece and a great nephew. Mary was preceded in death by her parents. A celebration of her life will took place Monday, Jan. 17, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. The interment will took place in the Akron Cemetery following the service. Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, were entrusted with arrangements.

Doris A. Turnpaugh Doris A. Turnpaugh, 79, Nyona Lake, died 4:52 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Avilla. She was born Oct. 24, 1942, to Russell Eldon and Helen Ma'25,6 $ rie McClaran 78513$8*+ Ogle. She is survived by her daughter, Tina LaRowe, Avilla; two sons, Tim and Misty Depoy, Rochester; Jason Turnpaugh, Nyona Lake; ﬁve grandchildren; a great-grand-

daughter; two sisters, Barb and Rob Thompson, Rochester; Shirley and Jim Cook, Denver; brother Tom Ogle, Mexico; special friend, Joan Bender, several nieces and nephews. Preceding Doris in death were her parents, four sisters, Karen Stuber, Diane Mitchell, Patricia Powell and Betty Miller. A celebration of the life will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family two hours prior to the service.

Mary D. Weirick Mary D. Weirick, 84, Silver Lake, died 7:25 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Parkview Randallia Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 22, 1937, to Melvin Eugene and Ella Laverne (Walters) Keplinger Sr. She married Paul D. Weirick Jan. 24, 1958. He preceded her in death Feb. 5, 2017. She is survived by her son, Jeff Weirick, Claypool; daughter, Lee and Greg Kuhn, Claypool; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; sister-in-law Margaret Conley, Fla. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, brother Melvin E. Keplinger Jr., and daughter-in-law Linda Weirick. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Palestine Cemetery. The arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.

Sherrill Marcel Wells Sherrill Marcel Wells, 89, Akron, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. She was born Aug. 6, 1932, to Ray and Hazel Tarvin. She married Darrell Gene Clod6+(55,// felder Dec. 30, 0$5&(/ :(//6 1951. He preceded her in death. She then married Billy G. Wells in 1992. He preceded her in death in 2016. She is survived by her children; Debra and Brain Potter, Akron; David Clodfelder, Punta Gorda, Fla.; Peggy and Don Roberts, Sarasota, Fla.; adopted daughter, Carole and Phil Richardson, Paragon; ﬁve grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Preceding her death are her parents; son, Dan Clodfelder; brothers, Lee Tarvin, Carl Tarvin; sisters, Lucy Eisenmann, Grace Baird. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Church of God, Akron. Services will follow. Burial is at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Odon. Arrangements have been entrusted to Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron.

Mary L. Brandenburg, 87, Rochester, passed away at 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Dec. 9, 1942, Mary Louise was born to Milford English and Reba (Stockton) English. She grew up in Crawfordsville. On Sept. 16, 1951, in Crawfordsville, she married the love of her life, the late Forrest 0$5< / Dean Brandenburg. He preceded her in death Oct. 3, %5$1'(1%85* 2002. Together, they created a brood of children, six to be exact. She loved and cherished her children and eventually her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was an avid Bible reader and attended First Christian Church, Rochester, for many years. Later on, she then attended Faith Outreach Center. She often enjoyed doing Bible study with her family members. She loved to travel with Forrest across the country. After retirement, they would ﬂock to Fort Myers, Fla., and spend their winters basking in the sun. Survivors include her children, David (Sherri) Brandenburg, Peru, Cheryl Sue (Ted) Middleton, Ocala, Fla., Linda (Rick) Stutzman, Douglasville, Ga., Howard (Dorothy) Brandenburg, Rochester, and Keith (Pam) Brandenburg, Rochester; 25 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Becky Brandenburg; grandchildren, Kristi and Renee Stutzman; two sisters; and two brothers. Graveside services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester. Friends visited from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Outreach Center. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

COUNTY REPORT Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County Courts: Woodcox — Benjamin Woodcox, Rochester, and Kelly Woodcox, Rochester. With children.

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

Complaints Woodlawn Hospital v. Janneane Veger, Rochester, $1,351.33; Stacey Papandria, Rochester, $5,597.02; Matthew Parks, Rochester, $5,762.50; McMahan R. Pemberton, Rochester, $14,393.10; Austin Warren, Rochester, $8,628.33; Ronald Scott, Rochester, $37,192.14; Kellie J. Swango, Rochester, $500.05.

Trafﬁc Violations The following ﬁnes and levies were paid in Fulton County Courts: Speeding — Maithilee Das, Indianapolis, $150.50; Christopher Yarber, Rochester, $150.50; Miles A. Miller, Indianapolis, $160.50; Gabrielle C. Kirkendol, Zionsville, $171; Ethan A. Harger, Akron, $150.50; Curtis G. Wray, Logansport, $150.50; Zavier T. Colon, Valparaiso, $150.50; Isaish J. Kyles, Pierceton, $150.50; Gabriel E. Galindo, Mishawaka, $192.50; Andrew D. Emhardt, Indianapolis, $160.50; Jordan Adam Victorson, Cedar Springs, Mich., $160.50; Frances C. Graf, Rolling Prairie, $150.50; Reginald U. Fly, Michigan City, $150.50; Kayanna White, Murfreesboro, Tenn., $171.00; Tavis D. Mosely, Rochester, $160.50; Francisco A. Monrreal, Toledo, Ohio, $150.50; Emma C. Cameron, Bristol, $192.50. Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Matthew M. Haughey, Jonesboro, $25; Rebecca J. Lautt, Rochester, $25 Violation — Scott A. Flannery, Warsaw, $145.

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%\ /($+ 6$1'(5 )HDWXUH :ULWHU The planning process to renovate Tippecanoe Valley High School is moving along. At its public work session Thursday, Jan. 13, the Tippecanoe Valley School Board heard an update on the planned project from the Skillman Corp. Senior Vice President Scott Cherry and Fanning Howey Project Manager Michael Schipp. Plans have included adding an auditorium, a bigger weight room, a fieldhouse, an expanded agriculture area and new seating at the pool. Cherry provided the latest proposed timeline for the project at Thursday’s meeting. That includes authorizing advertising bids in early March. Construction documents would then go out with plans to open the bids and award the contracts in April before potentially starting construction at the end of April. With the current proposed timeline, the project would be finished in August 2023. Schipp provided the board with some alternatives to consider, which would change the cost of the project. Those included reusing the wood from the current gym floor, adding wall cabinets above lockers in different extracurricular areas and choosing alternative pool seating. In other business, the board: Had its re-organizational meeting for 2022. Tom Bauters will once again serve as president with David Lash as vice president and Aaron Zolman as secretary. Reorganized as the board of finance with Bauters and Zolman serving in the same positions on that board as on the regular school board. Agreed to keep its meeting dates at the same time and day of the month as they were for 2021. The board will have its regular meetings at 6 p.m. the third Monday of each month, aside from special exceptions. Meetings will also be at Mentone Elementary School aside from the board’s usual visit of the other buildings during the early part of the year. The board’s next regular meeting was Monday, Jan. 17, at Burket Educational Center.

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Which came first, the chicken or the egg? We can sit around and debate that in many different ways, but I will change that question to something that can be more easily proven. Which came first, the dog or the pig? Domestication of animals started to take place around the time of crop domestication. Around 12,000 years ago, wheat was one of the first crops to undergo genetic improvements allowing people to go from being hunters and gatherers to being farmers. This is the dawn of civilization. There would not be any massive cities without the ability to feed people. Farming allowed the ability of communities to have excess food and therefore people could now trade and have occupations like butchers, bakers and candlestick makers. In those roles, the bakers had a variety of wheat species domesticating them to the point today we have six classes of wheat that can be used depending on where it is grown and the use, bread, pasta, pie crust, brewing or pastry. Domestication of animals brought about the butcher trade. Goats were the first farm animal, around 10,000 B.C., followed by pigs and sheep, a thousand years later; cattle in 8,000 B.C., and chickens in 6,000 B.C. Geese were 3,000 more years into the future. Ancient horse DNA samples have identified the genetic homeland of modern horses,

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Next, Senate Bill 2 would ensure schools receive full funding for children who were considered virtual students during the fall of 2021 due to quarantine. State law dictates schools receive 85% of the regular foundation funding amount for students who receive at least half of their education virtually. This legislation would provide schools full funding for those students who had to learn virtually due to COVID-19. Finally, several issues need to be addressed through legislation in order for the public health emergency to be ended in Indiana. Senate Bill 3 would ensure Indiana can continue receiving certain federal beneﬁts and hold voluntary community vaccination clinics. At present, those

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Local student named to dean’s list The following local student was named to the dean’s list of their respective colleges/ universities: Olivet Nazarene University Rochester — Mason Beall

0$5. .(3/(5 where the animals were first domesticated around 4,200 years ago. According to a study published in Nature in October 2020, modern domestic horses probably originated on the steppes around the Volga and Don rivers, now part of Russia, before spreading across Eurasia. They are the latecomers to domestication coming about 8,000 years after goats but they made significant strides in transportation, communications, and warfare. Part of that domestication was breeding horses for a strong back. An essential trait for the many uses we have for horses. The candlestick maker can trace their origins back to the Egyptians. They are located on the western edge of the area of the world known as the cradle of civilization. The area from which wheat, sheep, and goats also arose. The first candles are attributed to the ancient Egyptians, who made torches by soaking the pithy core of reeds in melted animal fat. The Romans began making candles from tallow, beginning around 500 BC. Tallow is the fat of either sheep or beef. The domestication of these animals lent themselves to the establishment of this trade. The first animal domesticated was the dog at least 3,000 years before goats. Man’s best friend was also its first friend. Some evidence even points to wolves being domesticated 23,000 years ago in Siberia. So, to answer the hen and egg question. I contend it is the egg. I equate that with a seed. Our bread wheat comes from a cross of durum wheat and a plant called Tausch’s goatgrass. That breeding produced an improved genetic seed from which our bread wheat is derived. There are many genetic crossings in all walks of life, it is from those that we have been able to mankind. It is all in the seed, or should I say the egg.

Advanced Manufacturing Night at Caston Caston High School will host an Advanced Manufacturing Night Friday, Jan. 28, during the home basketball games again Pioneer in the south gym lobby. Colleges and manufacturing businesses from the area will be available to discuss advanced manufacturing opportunities beginning at 5:30 p.m. Students from all area schools are invited to come and learn more about manufacturing training and opportunities in the area.

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Looking for the signs of spring 2022 It’s the new year 2022. Winter is passing; has passed; it’s a new year, 2022. Days are getting longer. But the change in day length is only a few minutes per

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day, not enough to be noticeable. Days aren’t any warmer. There’s snow on the ground, frequent ﬂurries in the air, and ice in our driveway. I’m looking for signs of winter passing, signs of spring. I expect to see the ﬁrst signs at my bird feeders. As I sit at the window by the dining room or at my computer, eating, writing, I watch the birds at the feeders outside, looking for birds of spring, a species I haven’t seen this year.

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lows, and red-winged blackbirds, a great blue heron and ducks and geese, when the pond isn’t ice covered. When I go driving and I’m not hurrying to meet somebody, to an appointment, I drive county roads, frequently gravel roads. There I usually see crows, turkey vultures, kestrels and a redtailed hawk. Occasionally this year, I’ve seen a killdeer and a meadowlark. By a stream recently, my daughter, who was riding with me, spotted a belted kingﬁsher and pointed it out to me. It’s early, barely into the new year, but I’m looking for birds that are signs of spring. I’m looking for signs of spring other than birds, too. Grass in the lawn turning green, for example. Clovers turning green and blooming. I stop and search for a four-leafed clover now and then not because it’s a sign of

spring, which it is, but because ﬁnding a four-leaf clover is a sign of good luck. I watch for other animals when I’m driving, too, of course. Squirrels, both fox and gray, have been coming to my bird feeders all winter and occasionally there’s been a chipmunk. Now, I’m watching for a raccoon, at one of my feeders or along a road as I’m driving or riding with someone else. I’m seeing coons, almost all dead in or alongside the road. I see deer at all times of the year, but now I’m watching for does with spindly-legged fawns. I’m looking for woodchucks, groundhogs, though groundhogs aren’t expected until March and it’s a month and a half until March and Groundhog Day. It’s just into 2022, the New Year, yet I’m already looking for signs of spring.

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Fulton County Public Library is hosting four community discussions that will help the library build its ﬁve-year plan. These sessions will be facilitated by ReThinking Libraries and will last approximately an hour. Light refreshments will be provided. All are invited to take part. This project is funded in part by a grant from the Fulton County Community Foundation. Time and locations of discussions: • 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, at Aubbee Branch Library, 7432 Main St., Leiters Ford. • 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Rochester Branch Library, 320 W. 7th St. • 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Fulton Branch Library, 7420 Liberty Ave. • 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Rochester Branch Library, 320 W. 7th St.

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