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Belcher’s legacy. Some of Dick and Suzanne’s donation was also given to Matthew’s Market, a local food pantry. It has never received such a large gift and their volunteers are grateful to be able to put some of it toward providing more food assistance. The pantry actively feeds 25-35 families a day in Fulton County and this gift will help keep families fed. The family also chose to give funding to the Fulton County Animal Center. The Animal Center will use the funds to begin a vaccine clinic that will help bridge the gap to accessible pet health care. The vaccine clinic will help fulﬁll a community need that can be often be overlooked. Suzanne loved and appreciated FCAC and encouraged supporting their efforts. Grace United Methodist Church, where the Belchers have been members for more than 50 years, also received a donation. The dona-

tion was made to help fund immediate needs at the church. The church is ecstatic to make updates with the help of this donation. “Grace Church has been so important to us over the years,” Belcher noted. The Belcher family also donated a portion of their gift to Fountain Park. Suzanne’s grandfather built their family cottage there long ago and the family has been visiting the park for 120 years. Their donation will truly be able to make a difference at a living family heirloom. The historical society will also be receiving a donation from the Belcher family. When originally creating the will, Suzanne said, “Be sure to put them on the list!” Dick laughed when he told the society, “we’ve had a love affair with your organization over the years.” Habitat for Humanity also will be supported through the Belchers donation. This organization builds Continued on page 5

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Love your neighbor Read Luke 10:25-37 “Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbor unto him that fell among the thieves? And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.”

Let’s study the Bible (Luke 10:36-37) Luke 10:25-37 tells us Jesus’ great “Parable of the Good Samaritan.” We ought to make this parable our example (our model) to follow in our relationship with others. A preacher was running late when he pulled into a full-service gas station for fuel. A little guy came out from the ofﬁce. He had

a hooded jacket pulled down low, his face was covered with acne, his hair was greasy, and his pants were so large he had to keep pulling them up. The guy spoke poorly and slowly. It seemed to take forever for him to pump the gas. When the preacher gave him his credit card, it took several minutes before he came back to say they didn’t accept that card.

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Treadmill Good neighbors: For the person looking for a treadmill, I have one in good condition. Located in Nappanee. Call (574) 773-7582.

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New questions Used treadmill — Does any good neighbor have a used treadmill they no longer use or want? Call (574) 354-8388. Electric sewing machine — Does any good neighbor have an electric sewing machine in good condition for our church? We are sewing comforters for the needy. Call (574) 354-8388. Anti-fog cleaner — Where do I ﬁnd an eyeglass cleaner to keep my glasses from fogging up in the cold weather? I’ve tried different products but they don’t seem to work. Reply through this column. — A reader Chest freezer — Does any good neighbor have a large chest freezer, working or non-working, they want to get rid of? Reply through this column or call (574) 393-8821. Lamp shade repair — Looking for someone who could replace the old lining on the inside of two lamp shades. Reply through this column. — A Nappanee reader Stray cats — Is there a place in Elkhart County where stray cats can be taken if caught that will work with them to get adopted to good homes? It must be a known, reputable rescue business. Reply through this column. — A neighbor Tankless water heater — I am interested in information on a tankless water heater. Reply through this column. — A reader

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OBITUARIES Barbara E. Foster

Former Co-Owner Of Shopping Guide News Barbara E. Foster, 70, Rochester, passed away at 7:14 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at her residence. On Sept. 8, 1950, Barbara Elaine James was born to Lawrence and Frances Bailey James. Growing up, she shared her childhood with two %$5%$5$ ( sisters and a brother. In 1969, she graduated from )267(5 Kewanna High School. She continued her education studying nursing at Ivy Tech Community College. In Winamac, Barbara married the love of her life, Steven Foster, July 12, 1969. They have shared 51 years of life’s adventures. From their union came two handsome sons, Steve and Dustin. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of four grandchildren. With a passion for helping others, Barbara was a traveling nurse, performed insurance physicals and worked at the Pulaski Clinic over the years. More recently, she was a private duty caregiver. For many years, she co-owned the Shopping Guide News with Steve. In 2010, they sold their publication to slow down and enjoy life. During her years there, she excelled in the advertising department as a sales rep. In earlier years, Barbara and Steve planted a truck patch garden that included 75 tomato plants. The bountiful harvest was canned for the family’s winter use and shared with special friends. Avid fans of NASCAR, both Steve and Barb loved Dale Jarrett. Barbara loved chatting with friends on the computer and Facebook and shopping. Grandma Barb was the matriarch of the Foster family. She was so very proud of her grandchildren. Always in the stands, courtside or seated in the auditorium, Grandma Barb was there to cheer them on and enjoy their concerts. She looked forward to celebrating birthdays and the holidays making memories of a lifetime. Always there for her grands in all ways. Left to cherish Barbara’s memory are her husband, Steve; two sons, Steven Foster Jr. and wife Alison of Kewanna and Dustin Foster and wife Elizabeth of Winamac; four grandchildren, Austin, Ashlyn, Maddie and Mylie; two sisters, Cheryl Jennings and husband Brian of Plymouth and Carolyn Marquart and husband Rex of Howe; a brother, Larry James and wife Mary of Kewanna; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Barbara in death are her parents, Frances James Miller and Lawrence James; and a granddaughter, Adelyn Marie Foster, in 2006. A celebration of the life of Mrs. Barbara E. Foster was held at noon Tuesday, Jan. 26, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Ed Clark ofﬁciated. Friends visited with the family from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to The Outlet, P.O. Box 286, Rochester, IN 46975. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Carol A. Bahney Carol A. Bahney, 80, Rochester, formerly Akron, died at 4:14 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was &$52/ $ born June 7, %$+1(< 1940, in Kokomo to George and Mary Francis Marquis. She married Marvin G. Bahney

Nov. 27, 1981, in Lapel. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughters: Kelly Shambarger, Centerville, Ohio, Lela (Gordon) Nash, Warsaw, Lory (Joe) Headdy, Fort Wayne, Jill (Kevin) Pugh, Rochester; sons: Chuck (Robin) Shambarger, Jackson, N.J., Marty (Kathy) Bahney, Winona Lake, Ty Bahney, Rochester; several grandchildren and great–grandchildren; brothers: Raymond (Eileen) Crousore, Cincinnati, Ohio, Paul (Sandi) Crousore, Fla., George (Linda) Marquis, Fla., Mike (Becky) Marquis, Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons: Randy

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Shambarger and Christopher “Skip” Shambarger; daughter, Jana Bahney-Green; granddaughter, Aubrey Hogue; grandson, Landon Reser. Her interment will be in the Akron Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center, 1540 N Wentzel St., Rochester, IN 46975. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Thomas S. Capper Thomas S. Capper, 79, Winamac, died at 3:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, at home. He was born Sept. 1, 1941, in Logansport, to John S. and Romaine (Tiffany) Capper, 7+20$6 6 Jr. On June 2, &$33(5 1962, he married Tressa Sayers, she survives. Additional survivors include his daughter, Tammy (Tom) Halleck, Star City, son; Chad Capper, Fort Wayne; brothers in law, Ed (Mary) Sayers, Winamac, Elston (Andrea) Sayers, Bedford; sister–in–law, Linda Kroft, Winamac; ﬁve grandchildren; ﬁve great–grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John “Jack” Capper III; sisters: Betty Ley, Virginia Kinsel and Marilyn Heinson. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 23, at Star City United Methodist Church. Burial followed at McKinley Memorial Gardens, Winamac. Memorial contributions may be made to Star City United Methodist Church and/or the IU Methodist transplant team.

Nanette J. “Nan” Eizinger Nanette J. “Nan” Eizinger, 95, R o c h e s t e r, died at 6:25 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at Hickory Creek, Rochester. She was born Aug. 1$1(77( - 23, 1925, in Bourbon to ´1$1µ (,=,1*(5 Francis J. (Bud) and Eleanor Cora Sawalish Burke. She married Dale A. Eizinger in 1946. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Tim (LeeAnn) Eizinger, Rochester; four grandchildren; ﬁve great– grandchildren and one on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Brad P. Eizinger. Private family services will be held. Interment will be in the Summit Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Dale Eizinger and Robert Tobey Agricultural Scholarship through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, 227 E. 9th St. Rochester, IN 46975. Online condolences may be expressed at www.goodfamilyfh. com.

Elizabeth Ann (Beatty) Engle Elizabeth Ann (Beatty) Engle, 34, Plymouth, died at 9:04 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at St. Joseph Health Systems, Plymouth. She was born Sept. 20, (/,=$%(7+ $11 1986, in Plym- %($77< (1*/( outh, to Michael Wes Beatty and Shelley K. Beatty. She married Joshua M. Engle Aug. 18, 2012, in Plymouth. He survives. Additional survivors include her daughters: Mackenzie Engle and Aedreanna Engle both at home; mother, Shelley Beatty, Argos; sister, Sondra Beatty and Matthew Bogunia, Walkerton; maternal grandmother, Judy Mann; niece, Brylie; nephew, Logan; mother and father-in-law, Kimberly and Kevin Milliser, Plymouth; several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her father; daughter, Elena Engle; maternal grandfather, Kelly Mann; paternal grandparents, Norman and Loreitta Beatty. Services were held Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Pretty Lake Trinity United Methodist Church, Plymouth. Burial followed at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Memorial contributions may be made to: Memorial Children’s Hospital, South Bend.

Jerry L. Hall Jerry L. Hall, 77, Monticello, died at 2:48 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at home surrounded by family. He was born Feb. 20, 1943, in White County, to Jerry F. and Velma -(55< / +$// (Houser) Hall. He married Patricia Roberts July 19, 1969. She survives. Additional survivors include his children: William (Tammy) Roberts, Buffalo, Kevin Roberts, Rochester, Phyllis (Virgil) Wilhite, Monticello, Tina (Anthony) Hopkins, Francesville; brother, Morris (Sandy) Hall, Monticello; sisters: Linda Harmon, Monticello, Debra Hall, Monticello, Betty Ordway, Lafayette; sister–in– law, Carol Hall; several grandchildren and great–grandchildren and one great, great–granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Robert Hall and Steven Hall and sister, Joanne Sprinkle. Private services were held Friday, Jan. 22, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Royal Center. Burial followed at Bell Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Monticello. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ransfuneralhomes. com.

Danny O. Hauser Danny O. Hauser, 80, Rochester, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at his son’s residence.

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John Scott Moore John Scott Moore, 56, Noblesville, died at 8:09 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital-Indianapolis. He mar-2+1 6&277 ried Marie 0225( Guevara Nov. 29, 2003, in Upland, Calif. She survives. Additional survivors include his children: Melissa, Scott and twins Giuli and Marcy; parents: Frankie and Richard Oldenburg Tehachapi, Calif., Joe and Terry Moore, Rochester; siblings: Rusty (Connie) Moore, Rochester, Cris Moore, Rochester, Mindy Martynowicz, North Manchester; several brother and sister-in-laws; mother-inlaw, Elena Guevara; canine companion, Luna. Private family services were held Friday, Jan. 22, at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorial contributions may be made to the John S. Moore Trust Fund for his twin daughters education. Online condolences may be expressed at www.goodfamilyfh. com.

Scotty Denver Owens Scotty Denver Owens, 65, Akron, died at 12:49 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at his residence. He was born Jan. 16, 1956, at his family home in 6&277< Paintsville, Ky., '(19(5 to Corbit and 2:(16 Vinnitte (Meade) Owens. He married Sandy Ann Bousman Feb. 9 1996. She survives. Additional survivors include his sons: Denver Jay (Penny) Owens, Bowling Green, Ky., Denny Lee (Taryn) Owens, Fort Wayne, Bazle Owens, Akron; daughter, Crystall Owens and ﬁancé Jeremy, Gallatin, Tenn.; stepchildren: Chris (Emilee) Felton, Plymouth, Ronald Felton, Akron, Scotty Felton, Akron; 17 grandchildren; two great–grandchildren on the way; brothers: Troy (Tammy) Owens, Mike (Michelle) Owens, Jessie Owens. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Josephine Collins and Judy Hatﬁeld-Owens; brother, Bobby-Dean Owens. Services are pending. Burial will take place with his family in a cemetery near Oil Springs, Ky.

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OBITUARIES Continued from page 4

Dolores Jean Personett Dolores Jean Personett, 86, formally Akron, died at 11:45 a.m. Jan. 15, 2021, at her daughter’s residence in Marquette, Mich. She was born April 21, '2/25(6 -($1 1934, to Frank 3(5621(77 H. and Zella I. (Young) Bowman in North Manchester. She married Donald W. Personett in Akron, Aug. 12, 1995. Survivors include her sons: Jerry (Sue) Seidner, Frank (Diane) Dyer, Scott (Laurie) Dyer, John (Mary) Dyer; daughters: Kathy (Herman) Medina, Jeannie (Richard) Howard; ten grandchildren; ten great–grandchildren; four great, great–grandchildren; sister, Betty (Byron) Conrad. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Betsy Dyer. There will not be any services. Interment will be in the Gilead Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at earllovefuneralhome.com.

Linda K. Rhoads Linda K. Rhoads, 74, R o c h e s t e r, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 1, 1946, in Mansﬁeld, Ohio, /,1'$ . to Merle and 5+2$'6 Anna Katherine McLeod Sickmiller. She married Thomas C. “Tom” Rhoads in Ashland, Ohio, July 12, 1986. He survives. Additional survivors include her seven children: Jeff (Michelle) Talsma, Upper Peninsula, Mich., Chad (Misty) Spangler, Cape Coral, Fla., Shawn (Vicki) Spangler, Crestline,

COUNTY REPORT Ohio, Jennifer (Tommy) Fisher, Toano, Va., Stephanie (Shawn) Berry, Albuquerque, N.M., Nancy Rhoads, Richmond, Va., Jessica (Chris) Rhoadmond, Staunton, Va.; 12 grandchildren; sisters: Julie Hinz and Marta Moore, both of Lexington, Ohio; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and canine companion, Sam. A celebration of life will be held from 2–4 p.m. Feb. 20, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice, 1476 West 18th St., Rochester, IN 46975. Online condolences may be expressed at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Cynthia “Cindy” S. Sitts VanKersen Cynthia “Cindy” S. Sitts VanKersen, 56, Akron, died at 11:33 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at home. She was born Oct. 9, 1964, in Warsaw, to Billy &<17+,$ E. and Janie I. (Willard) Sitts. ´&,1'<µ 6 6,776 Survivors 9$1.(56(1 include her children: Dale “D.J.” Shepherd, Rochester, Shannon Shepherd and ﬁancé James Green, Niles, Mich.; six grandchildren; father, Billy (Ruthie) Sitts, Warsaw; siblings: Peggy (Todd) Anglin, Akron, Billy Jr. (Danielle) Sitts, Cromwell; companion, Todd VanKersen, Galesburg, Mich. She was preceded in death by her mother. Visitation will be from 4–7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor Bob Brown ofﬁciating. Interment will take place in the Akron Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice of charity in her memory. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Births Jackson Hershel Good Rainbow Hines, Plymouth, is the parent of a son, Jackson Hershel Good, born at 11:59 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 3/4 inches long. Marley Burns VanLue Keesha ElGartili and Christopher VanLue, Plymouth, are the parents of a son, Marley Burns VanLue, born at 8:36 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 5 pounds, 5 1/2 ounces and was 18 1/4 inches long. Margo Kathleen White Patricia and Thomas White, Peru, are the parents of a daughter, Margo Kathleen White, born at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Oakley Mae Whitmeyer Kaitlyn Fording is the parent of a daughter, Oakley Mae Whitmeyer, born at 2:02 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 7 pounds, 1/2 ounce and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County Courts: Simpson — Diane Simpson, Terre Haute, and Mark Simpson, Rochester. Minor child(ren). Schmidt — Jeremy M. Schmidt, Rochester, and Kari M. Schmidt, Dowagiac, Mich.

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Belcher family Continued from page 1 homes for low income families. This year, Habitat for Humanity will began building its 17th house in Fulton County. The Belchers and a lot of the First Federal family have been involved with Habitat for Humanity for several years. The Belchers also decided to give to the Fulton County Parks Department. Suzanne was a board member for the parks department and even when she was sick, she still enjoyed visiting and attending park meetings. The parks department plans on using the funds for a newly paved parking lot at Prairie Edge. The rest of the gift will be endowed in the Fulton County Park and Recreation Department Sustainability Fund to help with annual maintenance funding. Woodlawn Hospital Foundation was another organization supported by Dick and Suzanne’s donation. Dick believes the hospital

is vital to the community and gives an abundance of services Fulton County residents. Dick served on the Woodlawn Hospital board for many years and understands how rural hospitals can struggle financially. Belcher is a firm believer “timing is everything. Whether it’s in business. Whether it’s in life.” He learned this throughout the years, but it started when his father gave him and his brother a financial gift to help support their life goals. His father told him, “I’d rather give it to you now and see you enjoy it and use it rather than wait ‘til I’m dead.” That memory has stuck with Dick. Now he is using that ideology today by enacting his will early. The Belcher family will always be remembered and cherished for the support, generosity and love they have given to Fulton County. Everyone in this community will benefit from their benevolence.

Superior Court The following petitions have been filed In Fulton County Superior Court, Judge Gregory L. Heller presiding: Complaints Orbit Leasing Inc. v. Stacey Ohara, Rochester, $7,617.62 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Judy Steininger, Akron, $1,311.11; Kennedy Crissinger, Kewanna, $2,918.86 Drive Now Auto Credit Company Inc. v. William Farrar, Kewanna, $4,777.50 Citibank, N.A. v. Joseph Dunfee, Rochester, $4,836.31 LVNV Funding LLC v. Brian Thomas, Rochester, $878.15; Kraig Smith, Rochester, $1,289.58 Traffic Violations The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County Courts: Speeding — Kyle J. Dranchak, $150.50; Manpreet S. Multani, $160.50; Christopher A. Monjeau, $150.50; Riley W. Stoll, $160.50; Tyler W. Hinora, $150.50; Kirsten E. Carroll, $150.50; Christoper E. Peck, $160.50; Daniel J. Boyd, $150.50; Nephateria L. Lee, $160.50; Amber L. Pittman, $150.50; Melanie D. Caruso, $150.50; Heather N. Chambers, $160.50; Brindin M. Rogers, $171; Suzan N. Cuthbert, $150.50; Alexandria E. Chapdelaine, $160.50; Sara G. North, $150.50; Nathan L. Lavelle Jr. $150.50; Marsalis J. Watkins, $150.50; Daizi C. Berkheiser, $150.50; William T. Kelley, $150.50; Alyssandra Hernandez, $171; Krista M. Praklet, $171; Michael K. Herrik, $150.50; Tammy M. Dant, $150.50; Isaac M. Barrett, $150.50; Andrea L. Wills, $150.50; Murtuza K. Shaikh,

$160.50; Parker R. Abrell, $171; Samuel A. Dudgeon, $160.50; Chianna N. Wells, $150.50; Seat belt violation ($25) — Jessica K. Manns Child restraint system violation ($25) — Richard A. Hill; Brock J Croussore Expired plates — Michael A. Mollencupp, $160; Cody L. Runyon, $160; Casey J. Wagoner, $160; John L. Ruggles, $160; Paula Smith, $160 Open alcoholic beverage container during operation of a motor vehicle/no valid drivers license — Daniel L. Starkey, $196 Speeding/child restraint system violation — Brandon M. Burnette, $175.50; Christopher J. Mills, $185.50 Speeding/learners permit violation — Walter W. Smith V, $185.50 Learners permit violation — Paul R. Garza Jr., $160.50; False plate/learners permit violation — Kaylee R. Keith, $161 No ﬁnancial responsibility — Ashley Beaver Driving while suspended — Miracle M. Mathews, $160.50; James D. Barnard, $160.50; Mark S. Horn, $160.50; James Shuck, $160.50; Diana J. Diaz, $160.50; Skyler O. Wiegand, $160.50; Tony Briney, $160.50; Charles E. Dollahan, Jr., $160.50 Speeding/driving while suspended — Liana Bell Faulkens, $196; Tia C. Williams, $185.50 No valid license — Stephen L. Hensley, $160.50; Jonas G. Crispen, $160.50; Aurora Pliego-Benitez, $160.50 Driving while suspended/expired plates — Bradley T. Miller, $185.50; Antaysia T. Rand, $185.50; Kristopher R. Czichilski, $185.50; Jasper I. Thomas, $185.50 No valid license/speeding — Zarriah T. Powell, $196 False plate/driving while suspended — Andria N. Conrad, $186

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Letter to the editor Dear Editor: There are so many families and individuals in our local Rochester area who are homeless, hungry and in need of as-

The Cross Church, Rochester, was recently surprised with a large monetary donation from the local Fulton County Abate chapter. This donation was unexpected and came as a great surprise! This is the ﬁrst time anyone or organization has partnered with us to help those in need. Our benevolence fund helps those who are in dire need of basic essentials and living expenses like rent, utility bills and gas for their car, etc. During the start of the pandemic and currently the need for help has more than doubled. We are so grateful for this donation and others and proud of a community that comes together to help their own when in need. If you are in need of help, or struggling to make ends meet, hungry, homeless, down on your luck, please come see us and let us help. If we cannot help you, we will do our best to ﬁnd someone who can. May grace and blessings be in your path, Debbie Fernandez Secretary The Cross

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Managing winter damage

MILESTONES 6(9(516 7+ %,57+'$< ² Mr. Benjamin Severns, Rochester, recently celebrated his 98th birthday Wednesday, Jan. 6. Severns book, ”The Life and Adventures of a Country Lad,‘ can be checked out from the Fulton County Public Library. Photo by Tracey Ruckman.

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The winter season brings plenty of joy and beauty, but it can also wreak havoc on your outdoor plants and landscaping. Some of this damage is unavoidable, depending on where you live, the snow, wind and frigid temperatures are bound to affect your plants. However, there are some tips and trick to help your plants avoid the hazards of winter. Branches Breaking Or Bending After a heavy snowfall, you may notice branches falling off your trees or bending under the weight of the snow. If the snow is ﬂuffy and easy to move, you may carefully brush the snow off the bending branches with a broom or other tool. Do not attempt to brush the weight off branches from an ice storm to avoid further damage. Try to avoid blowing or shoveling snow onto landscaping plants. Leaf Scorch Applying de-icing salt is an effective way to protect walkways and roads. But, be careful not to expose plants to salt as this will

turn needles brown or damage the edges of leaves. Plants with salt damage should be watered thoroughly in spring. Sunscald Most common among young trees with thin bark is sunscald, the result of unseasonably warm winter temps followed by a return to freezing temps. As trees are dormant during the cold winter weather, a brief warm spell essentially causes them to wake up, causing their bark to rapidly expand and contract. Wrapping vulnerable trees with reﬂective white tree guards or burlap can help. Winter Burn Hazardous winter weather conditions can cause evergreen trees to have brown patches of needles, the result of winter burn. Usually warm fall temperatures, drastic temperature drops and an inadequate root system can all contribute to winter burn. If the entire tree turns brown, the tree is not likely to recover, but pruning the affected areas in spring may help spring new buds and branches.

Frost Heave Typically as a result of late planting, repeated freezing and thawing temperatures may potentially damage or even kill some plants. To prevent frost heave, apply mulch to recentlyplanted perennial plants to prepare for a hard frost. Additionally, it’s best to avoid planting perennials after September as planting will not give the plants enough time to develop a strong root system before temperatures dip below freezing. The above article was provided by Menards.

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Rochester High School announces honor rolls

7+( &(1785< 0$5. ³ Last Thursday, everyone at Akron Elementary School celebrated the 100th day of the school year. Everyone was encouraged to dress up as though they were 100 years old to commemorate the occasion. Pictured are Principal Chrissy Mills, posing alongside second-grader Emme Finney. Photo provided.

Rochester High School recently released its honor rolls for the second quarter of the 2020-21 school year. Freshmen High honor roll — Keyton Mychal Doran, Payton Sayers Moore, Chloe Evelyn Nichols, Tanner Steven Reese, Noah Douglas Rifﬂe, Emma Morgan Sells, Kaedra Nicole Shook, Wesley Blayne Steininger and Lilly Jean Watson. Honor roll — Ekaterina Andrianova, Brady Scott Beck, Robert James Bozzo, Jacob Robert Brubaker, Hailey Mae Coleman, Michael Perry Daulton, Alex William Deming, Isabel Grace Dunwoody, Lillith Grace Eaton, Dillon Jerome Fishback, Adrienne Elyzabeth Halterman, Sierra Breeze Hartman, Taylor Marie Howard, Kathrine Ann Irwin, MaKenna Rae Jackson, Cade Xander Johnson, Paige Nichole Luhnow, Lucas William Malchow, Bralynn Michelle Miller, Mikalah Diane Osborn, Keegen James Glen Reinhold, Jacob Scott Seuferer, Lane Samuel Shank, Gurlal Singh, Caleb Mark Wilson, Emma Renee Wilson and Gavin Brady Young. Sophomores High honor roll — Kylee Klarann Freant, Luke McCormick Hunting, RJ Stephen Keranko, Alexandra Fayth Kouskousakis, Kennedy Jane Leap, Tarick Allen McGlothin, Araceli Maria Ochoa, Nikolas Alexander Prathaftakis, Corbin James Prince, Isabella Grace Rifﬂe, Samuel Christopher Rohr, Mandeep Singh, Kaiden Wayne Towell, William Evan VanHeyningen, Kallie Jane Watson, Zeta Jane Whitmer and Brayden Ryan Zink. Honor roll — Delaney Lee Barkman, Annabelle Laurice Blakesley,

McKendyll Dee Bradley, Ella Noel Brooks, Jude Matthew Brooks, Madalyn Claire Brouyette, Gabrielle Nicole Broyles, Alexander Stuart Brown, Hunter William Campbell, Alayna Faye Carpenter Kylie Jo Coleman, Jacob Matthew Freeman, Greyson Samuel Gard, Leiton Ray Haack, Sydney Renee Haughs, Madison Kay Heinzmann, Ethan James Holloway, Noah Benjamin King, Karah Grace Lingenfelter, Kyler Allen Lowe, Kenneth Michael McIntire, Peyton James Miller, Lillyann Nicole Montelongo, Macie Lanae Nelson, Amelia Joy Scorsone, Zoe Emma Seward, Emma Renae Simpson, Andrew Keith Strasser, Eli Bryant Glen Swango, Molly Jane Vance-Gruss, Cayden Andrew Weaver and Elizabeth Ellen Weaver. Juniors High honor roll — Reagan Eileen Becker Elena Lisa Bode, Madilyn Paige Calloway, Marshall Lee Fishback, Anna Elizabeth Furrow, Cadince Breann Gilbert, Peyton Michael Nelson Hiatt, Carley Marie Hott, Kailiana Marie King, Damien Matthew Neal, Kathleen Rose Rensberger, Dustin Lewis Siebert, Noah Adley Smith, Dylan Matthew Steininger, Alexus Lynae Thomas and Dryden Edward Vance. Honor roll — Dallas James Baldwin, Emily Maya Basham, Makenna Grace Beall, Riley Allen Beck, Bradly Dale Bickle, McKenzie Renae Bradley, Chloe Elisabeth Brown, Kamrynn Jo Burkett, Levi Samuel Cofﬁng, Kinzie Lauren Conrad, Catherine Darlene Cox, Wilfred Owen Charles Gauthier, Gunther Van Anthony Halterman, Ashley Rose Haselby, Rilya Paige Heishman, Kylie Nicole Houston, Emily Lauren Hughes,

Cameron Steven Johnson, Kadin James Kelly,MaKyna Caine Kneifel, Mackenzie Taylor Leslie, Lilah Jane Marden, Adam Chase Maroney, Hannah Leann Miller, Alexandra Grace Pearson, Zachary Taylor Pickens, Braedon Patrick Pinder, Haley Dianne Robison, Antonio Alexzander Schlosser, Gabriel Joseph Scorsone, Krystal Faith Scott, Brandon Lee Swope, Alison Michelle Williams and Kaillie Renee Woods. Seniors High honor roll — Emily Grace Andrews, Kimberly Marie Batten, Brock Asher Beehler, Carlee Faith Blackburn, Calen Brady Campbell, Hannah Lynn Houston, Lexi Ann Kelly, Grady Matthew McCall, Grant Russell McCarter, Mya Marie Musselman, Trenton Taylor Reinholt, Kaitlin Olivia Rogers, Eleanor Catherine Shank, Quin Anthony Stesiak and Noah Allen Lawrence Swango. Honor roll — Kimberly Kay Banic, Ethan Wayne Brady, Tessa Rae Brooks, Mercedes Marie Brown, Kyra Dawn Broyle, Trinity Lynn Brumley, Dalanie Mishay Chipps, Molly Jo Conley, Isaac Michael Daake, Matthew Louis Dereski, Krista Dillingham, Devin Michael Fording, Khya Blake Gilbert, Chloe Louise Harris, Nolan Ray Helm, Joel Hensley, Blake Raymond Hughes, Haley Elizabeth Jones, Kristianna Shalom Lingenfelter, Alexys Lanae Loudermilk, Drue Ann Lee Nolen, Reece James Renie, Abigail Evelyn Richard, Amanda Romo, Ryli Rae Rouch, Wade Daniel Shafer, Jessica Lauren Smith, William Thomas Smith, Elizabeth Jean Marie Swango, Raegan Ann Trottier, McKinzie Lee Weaver and Haley LeAnn Wilson.

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125 Years Rochester

117 Years

Pike Lumber Company, Inc.

116 Years

117 W. 8th Street • Rochester, IN • 574-223-2191

719 Front Street • Akron, IN 574-893-4511

Established 1896

Established 1904

1400 E. Ninth Street • Rochester, IN 574-223-3141

114 Years

90 Years

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Established 1931

Established 1936

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McGrew’s Well Drilling, Inc. Established 1907

Beacon Credit Union

Woodlawn Hospital Established 1905

85 Years

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84 Years

80 Years

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Established 1937

822 Main Street • Rochester, IN • 574-224-2666

Established 1941

Established 1945

73 Years

71 Years

Grace College & Seminary

Warsaw Chemical

76 Years

Fulton County Chamber of Commerce

Culligan Water

Winamac Coil Spring

Parkway Body Shop

129 E. Fifth Street, Rochester, IN 574-223-2420

512 N. Smith Street, Kewanna, IN 574-653-2186

1646 S. Park Road • Rochester, IN 574-223-5017

Established 1948

Established 1950

69 Years

65 Years

63 Years

Country Lanes

Rochester Glass Co. Inc.

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1988 N. Old US 31 • Rochester, IN 574-223-5990 Established 1952 (as Quick Lanes)

1525 Main Street, Rochester, IN 574-223-6574

617 Main Street, Rochester, IN 574-223-5417

Established 1956

Established 1958

62 Years

61 Years

58 Years

Craig Welding & Mfg. 5158 N 825 East • Mentone, IN 574-598-6000

Established 1959

58 Years Fulton County Historical Society

Kewanna Metal Specialties, Inc.

Baldwin And Company

419 W. Main Street • Kewanna, IN • 574-653-2554

814 Main Street • Rochester, IN 574-223-2454

Established 1960

Established 1963

56 Years

O & R Buildings LLC

Peterson Waggoner & Perkins, LLP

37 E. 375 N. • Rochester, IN • 574-223-4436

10925 E. State Rd. 14 • Akron, IN 574-893-4690

125 East 10th St. • Rochester, IN • 574-223-4292

Established 1963

Established 1965

55 Years

50 Years

48 Years

301 E. 9th Street • Rochester, IN 574-223-2128

151 Rochester Plaza • Rochester, IN 574-223-1908

1229 Main Street • Rochester, IN • 574-223-2010

Established 1966

Established 1971

Established 1973

47 Years

First Federal Savings Bank

Smith Farm Stores

Manitou Realty & Wearly Monuments

Akron Vet Clinic

Grace Village Retirement Community

Steve Moore Agency

13438 East State Road 114 • Akron, IN 574-893-4028

337 Grace Village Dr., Winona Lake, IN 46590 www.GraceVillage.com • 574-372-6200

817 E. 9th Street • Rochester, IN 574-223-3010

Established 1974

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Honor Roll Of Businesses THE BEGINNING AND GROWTH OF THE AREA’S LEADING BUSINESSES!

44 Years Enyart’s True Value

42 Years

Grossnickle Eye Center

41 Years

1619 Main St., Rochester, IN 574-223-4920

2251 Dubois Dr., Warsaw, IN 46580 800-992-6975

7208 W. SR 14 • Akron, IN 574-268-8881

Established 1977

Established 1979

Established 1980

39 Years

36 Years

35 Years

Rochester, IN • 574-223-6307

824 Main Street • Rochester, IN 574-223-6429

Established 1985

Established 1986

30 Years

420 Main Street • Rochester, IN 574-223-2183

1452 Wentzel St. • Rochester, IN • 574-223-4939

130 E. 8th Street • Rochester, IN 800-257-8883

Established 1991

25 Years

22 Years

715 E. 9th Street • Rochester, IN 574-223-4099

806 Main Street • Rochester, IN • 574-367-7366

300 Dewey Street • Argos, IN 574-892-6753

Established 1996

Established 1999

22 Years

21 Years

18 Years

2678 E. Fort Wayne Ave. • Rochester, IN • 574-223-2103

574-223-3657

854 N. Plymouth Rd. • Winamac, IN • 574-946-4232

Established 1999

Established 2000

Established 2003

17 Years

13 Years Putt’s Bar & Grill

11 Years

Rensberger & Phil’s Repair

410 Main St., Rochester, IN 574-224-6988

128 E. 8th Street, Rochester, IN 574-223-2715

2759 N. 200 W. • Rochester, IN 574-223-2759

Established 2004

Established 2008

Established 2010

6 Years

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Nubiano’s Pizza

714 E. 9th Street, Rochester, IN 574-223-4224

Established 1982

30 Years CASA

Craft Crossing & Antiques

Kite & Ulerick Heating & Cooling

Fulton County Solid Waste District

Tidewater Executive Tax Service

Kates Tax Service

Mike’s Trash LLC

Putman Bail Bonds

Altium Packaging

Fulton County Best One Tires Fulton County Wellness Center Winamac Ace Hardware & Keepsake Gifts 529 Main Street • Rochester, IN & Auto Center

Evans Agency LLC

Himalayan Salt & Scents 3114 E. U.S Hwy. 30, Warsaw himalayansaltandscents.com 574-372-3478

Established 2015

Split Road Media

Odell Lumber & Supply, Inc.

824½ Main Street • Rochester 844-775-4873

1720 E. State Road 14, Rochester, IN 574-223-2151

Established 2017

Established 2019

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Akron Library remains open to public Akron Public Library remains open to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. They also offer curb side service upon request by calling (574) 893-4113. You also can email akronadm@akron.lib. in.us. Allow up to 24 hours for

email requests. Patrons can place holds using their online account. Anyone needing a pin number or assistance on how to place holds online is invited to call the library at the number above. Once you have placed your order, you will be notiﬁed when it

is ready for pick up, as well as with instructions on how you can pick up your items. Drop boxes are located on the east side of the building and are available 24-hours-a-day for any items needing to be returned. The library is located at 205 E. Rochester St.

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Updates and local information Adult education class is from 12:30–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Kewanna Public Library. –o– Annie’s Project is a six-week virtual course for women involved in farming. The cost is $65 and includes a workbook and materials. Register by Feb. 9 to save a seat, tinyurl.com/PUAP21. –o– Bell Memorial Library has story hour at 10 a.m. every Friday. –o– Winter craft to go kits are new

each week at the Kewanna Library. –o– Winter reading challenge for adults is underway at the CulverUnion Township Public Library. Now through Friday, Feb. 12, select at least ﬁve of the 15 challenges to complete for prizes. –o– All three branches of Fulton County Public Library have kicked off the 2021 winter reading program. It is open to all ages and continues through Feb. 27.

Prizes include Blu-ray players, Kindle Fire and gift cards. –o– United We Stand Ministries of Akron Food Pantry is open to Newcastle and Henry Township residents from 2–4 p.m. every Thursday at the Akron Church of God, 301 S. West St. –o– Matthew’s Market Food Pantry, 100 W. 3rd St., Rochester, is open 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Monday, 4-6 p.m. Thursday and 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. Friday.

%,* 5($'(56 ³ Congratulations to Kinley Carrothers, (left) and to Vincent and Leo Gearhart on completing the Akron Carnegie Public Library÷s 1,000 Books before Kindergarten program. The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple and very manageable endeavor “ read a book, any book, to your child with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten. This program is available to all valid Akron Carnegie Public Library cardholders. Stop by the library to pick up your free introduction packet. Photos provided.

/,)(7,0( $&+,(9(0(17 ³ Mentone Flying Club member Bob Eber, pictured at right, was presented with the prestigious Wright Brothers Award by the FAA÷s Sam Heiter at the Mentone Flying Club annual banquet held Friday, Jan. 15. The award recognizes individuals who have exhibited professionalism, skill, and aviation expertise for at least 50 years while piloting aircraft as master pilots. Photo provided.

Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship deadline approaching The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship provides 200 highachieving high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in education the opportunity to earn a renewable scholarship of up to $7,500 each year for four academic years. In exchange, students agree to teach for ﬁve years at an eligible Indiana school or repay the corresponding,

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as a full-time student; In some cases, degree-seeking students may use the scholarship during the summer while enrolled part-time. Refer to the specific guidelines for using the scholarship during summer terms. • Must pursue or intend to pursue a course of study that would enable the student to teach at an eligible Indiana school after college graduation; • Must obtain a license to teach in Indiana and serve as a teacher in an Eligible Indiana School for five consecutive years after college graduation; • Must maintain a 3.0/4.0 GPA, complete 30 credit hours per year or their equivalent and meet all other requirements established by their program to renew the scholarship; • Must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year; • Must not be in overpayment or default on a federal student loan or grant; and • Must complete the service requirement or have all funds provided converted to a loan that must be repaid. Priority will be given to students graduating high school, although current college freshmen and sophomore students are eligible to apply. How To Apply The 2021-2022 application is available at scholartrack.che.in.gov/ until Sunday, Jan. 31. • Review the 2021-22 application procedures and academic requirements prior to applying. • Submit a complete application in ScholarTrack. • Submit a complete and clean FAFSA. What Happens After You Apply • After the Jan. 31 deadline passes, the commission will review all applications and notify all applicants of their scholarship status via email by March 19. • Recipients and wait listed finalists will be provided further instructions via email.

5($' ,172 ,7 ³ Third-grade students at Caston Elementary have been participating in ”Read to the Final Four.‘ Last week, Comets were ranked No. 1 in their region of 74 schools with 98,615 points awarded for their reading. The school also boasts the No. 2 student in the region, Oliver Peters, who had read 5,272 minutes. The school received an invitation last week to be part of the selection show Jan. 29, where the top 17 schools move on to the next round of the tournament. Photo provided.

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+2125(' 678'(176 ³ Tippecanoe Valley High School has named four of its juniors as Rising Stars of Indiana based on their academics and extracurricular activities. They were recognized during the Jan. 18 meeting of the Tippecanoe Valley School Board meeting at the high school. Pictured from left are Ava Rich, Cheney Canada, Sydney Petersen and Shane Wood. Photo by Leah Sander.

TVHS chooses four students as Rising Stars of Indiana %\ /($+ 6$1'(5 6WDII :ULWHU Tippecanoe Valley High School has chosen four students as Rising Stars of Indiana. At its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 18, at the high school, the Tippecanoe Valley School Board heard who the honorees were from TVHS Principal Brandon Kresca. They are: Shane Wood, Cheney Canada, Sydney Petersen and Ava Rich. Indiana high schools may choose up to four juniors for the recognition, which is based on academics and extracurricular activities. Kresca also told the board what each student plans to do after ﬁnishing high school. Wood plans to study computer engineering and is undecided on a college. Canada plans to study engineering or graphic design at Trine University. Petersen plans to take pre-med studies at Purdue University. Rich plans to study social services at Indiana University. The board also heard the annual update on Burket Educational Center from teacher Micah Lukens and TVHS Assistant Principal Joel Grindle, who helps oversee the program. They reported 54 students studied there in the fall, and 44 are currently taking classes there this semester. Lukens noted the fall semester set a record for the number of credits students completed, with them achieving 266 credits. Lukens also recognized two students for their accomplishments: Shanda Williams and Jesse Slone.

Bible lessons at Riverview Community Church Northern Indiana Bible Institute begins its spring session at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1. Pastor Rod Ruberg will be teaching a series of Bible lessons from the book of Genesis – “Foundation for Life.” The classes are free and will be held every Monday through May 24. Classes are open to the public and anyone can join at anytime. Study guides will be provided each week. Riverview Community Church is located on SR 110 – six miles east of US 31 or ½ mile west of SR 25. For questions or information, call Ruberg, (574) 223-4193.

Both were present at the meeting. Williams came to Burket during her sophomore year. She struggled, but started to focus more on her studies at the start of the fall 2020 semester. She completed her remaining 14 credits needed to graduate and got her Core 40 diploma. Slone also struggled before coming to Burket, but now is a leader at the school, said Lukens. He is balancing his normal studies with taking welding classes. The board also approved hiring TVHS custodians Hannah Eastwood, Breanna Krueger and Michael Inglehearn, Tippecanoe Valley Middle School special needs teacher Keaton Bell and Mentone Elementary School computer lab tech Krista Neace and instructional assistant Jordan Shepler. They approved Alex Rockhill as Mentone ﬁfth grade girls basketball coach and accepted the resignations of TVSC Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Tania Grimes and bus driver Robert Reid, TVHS custodians Robert Mace, Devin Howard and Jaime Frantom and TVMS special education teacher Sarah Warner. In other business, the board: • Accepted $2,000 from Good Oil Co. for school security needs; $2,000 from the Early Learning Coalition of Kosciusko County for three laptops for Mentone’s kindergarten readiness teachers; $2,500 from Splendor Boats and $5,000 from Instrumental Machine and Development Inc., both for the Viking Vittles food program for TVMS students in need; and $100 from St. Joseph Catholic Church of Rochester for the Boomerang Backpacks food program for TVHS students in need. • Heard a report on high school activities from student representatives Mackenzie Costello and Jaeda Carpenter. Among them: Student council is planning a fundraiser week for Riley Hospital for Children and its last blood drive is in March. • Heard about a social-emotional learning training day the corporation had for staff on Jan. 4 from Valley Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Grant Writing Lori Tilden-Geiger, Professional Learn-

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About AHEC: Area Health Education Center is a national, grant funded organization, administered by the Indiana University School of Family Medicine and hosted/housed locally by the Fulton Economic Development Corporation in Rochester Indiana. AHEC provides healthcare education programs to youth, manages clinical rotations, and provides continuing education to existing healthcare providers. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in education, communications, marketing, public relations or healthcare related field with professional experience preferred. Candidates must be proficient with video con erencing software, social media, and online program management. Expert communication skills, event planning experience, and program development knowledge required. Understanding of volunteerism and underserved populations strongly desired. Candidates must have a passion for education, diversity, and philanthropy. Job Duties: The Program Coordinator will assist the Executive Director and other North Central Indiana Area Health Education Center (Rochester, Indiana) staff with the development and coordination of health professions clinical training and education programs with a variety of community, academic, and clinical partners in an 11 county region of North Central Indiana. Programs include but are not limited to AHEC Scholars, AHEC Continuing Education, STEPS, and MARCH. Programing will be delivered virtually and in person. Collaborate with regional educators, health professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to identify community needs and student interests, develop and implement curriculum, schedule events and presentations as well as resolve logistical issues as needed. Develop and coordinate enrichment experiences for high school and undergraduate students with the goal of promoting future successful recruitment into health care practice in medically underserved North Central Indiana communities in order to promote AHEC’s mission. Assess and report regional needs and capacities with particular attention to medically underserved communities and at risk populations. Evaluate various programs on an ongoing basis, gather and record program data, and prepare quarterly reports. Effectively communicate via social media regarding NCI AHEC programs as well as manage website content. Other duties as assigned including assisting other AHEC staff. Skills Required: Familiarity with the structures and systems of community schools, colleges and universities, health care services, public and community health infrastructure. Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations, including clinicians, secondary and post-secondary educators, community, and health advocacy leaders, and students. Demonstrated experience with public speaking and presentations. Effective written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational skills; ability to organize and prioritize tasks. Knowledge of MS Office, video conferencing software, Canvas, Salesforce. Functional Requirements: Position will require a moderate amount of travel within North Central Indiana and occasional national travel. Attend Indiana AHEC and National AHEC Events as required. Must be able to work independently. Position requires remaining in a stationary position at a desk for extended periods of time for the majority of assigned duties. Position also requires some physical labor – event set up and tear down, delivering supplies to community partners, etc. Regularly visits and gives presentations in classrooms, meeting rooms, and the regional community. Coordination of some events may require extensive movement to set up and oversee activities, make presentations and interact with attendees. Requires the use of computers and computer systems to set up functions, enter data, create documents and spreadsheets, and process information. Requires effective problem solving and the presentation of a professional demeanor while meeting deadlines and achieving critical outcomes, even under demanding conditions such as multiple priorities and short-notice deadlines. This position requires creativity and resourcefulness in developing new ideas to achieve NCI-AHEC’s goals and in outreaching to new contacts. Employment Information: Salary based on experience with range of 35,000 - 37,000 annually Flexible hours but some evenings and weekends may be required. Program Coordinator will be a full time position with benefits package. Accepting an offer of employment will require proof of completed degree, a passing drug screen and criminal background check before start date. Submit resume, three professional references and three personal references by February 5, 2021 to: Jeremy Ashcraft, CFRM Executive Director NCI AHEC 822 Main Street Rochester IN, 46975 ahec@fultondevelopment.org

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Access Pass program for cultural attractions Some Hoosier families can visit 12 Indiana cultural attractions for just $2 with the Access Pass program. Presented by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the Access Pass makes family learning more accessible. The Access Pass is good at 12 cultural attractions in Indiana: • Conner Prairie Interactive History Park • Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art • Indiana Historical Society • Indiana Repertory Theatre • Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites • Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum • The NCAA Hall of Champions • Newﬁelds • Rhythm! Discovery Center • Terre Haute Children’s Museum • The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis • WonderLab Museum in Bloomington Families meeting the requirements listed below can visit all participating locations for just $2 general admission per family member per visit, for up to two adults and all dependent youths living in the household. Indiana residents actively enrolled in these programs qualify: • Hoosier Healthwise Insurance (Indiana’s health care program for low-income families, pregnant women, and children) • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) • TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) For more information on eligibility and to easily apply online, visit the Access Pass website, www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/hours/accesspass.

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029,1* 21 ³ The District II FFA Chapter meeting contest was held at Tippecanoe Valley High School Thursday, Jan. 7. Teams had to demonstrate how to run an offlcial meeting using opening ceremonies, business items of a meeting while demonstrating the use of many parliamentary procedure motions. The Tippecanoe Valley FFA team came in flrst place and will compete in the section contest Saturday, Feb. 13, at Triton High School for a chance to advance to the state flnals. The team is coached by Michael Jones, TVHS FFA advisor. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Cheney Canada, Evan Harsh, Isaic Ramsey, Alexis Evans and Sydney Petersen. In the back row Taylor Biddle, Mallory Bowers, Chris Borsa and Olivia Jones. Photo provided.

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Montelongo needed just 1:26 to work over Peru’s Cole Sailors for the fall and the blue ribbon. Hammer started with a pair of pins, entering the championship match at 182 squared up against Rochester’s Adam Deming. The two battled to a 5-5 draw in regulation. In overtime, Hammer took down Deming for two and a 7-5 sudden death decision for the championship. Galvin Shambaugh nearly started Valley with a title at 106,

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paired against Jalen May of Peru in the championship. After taking a forfeit and then a decision, Shambaugh worked into the second period against May before succumbing to the top seed at 3:29. Bazle Owens was third for Valley in the 195 bracket, winning the third-place match 6-2 in a decision over Peru’s Levi Strong. Rounding out top fours for Valley were Branson McBrier at 145 and Ian Becker at 285, both falling in their third-place matches. The Vikings as a whole would take ﬁfth with 132 points in the team standings. Rochester would get individual championships at 145 from Greyson Gard, 220 from Brady Beck

and 285 from Marshall Fishback to claim the team title with 203 points. Peru was second at 187, with titles from May, Alex Legg at 138 and Chase Seifert at 170. Manchester was third at 164, led by title winners Dylan Stroud at 132 and Zach France at 152. Wabash was fourth at 159.5, boosted by title winners Jared Brooks at 113 and Ethan Higgins at 126. Logan Farnell of Maconaquah at 160 and Logan Cox of Northﬁeld at 195 were also TRC champions. Rounding out the team scoring were Maconaquah (131), Northﬁeld (106), North Miami (75), Southwood (38) and Whitko (15).

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Mentone Elementary celebrates frontline workers Each year, as part of Mentone Elementary student council’s partnership with the Indiana Association of Student Councils, its members do a project. This year the theme is “It’s Not About Us, It’s About YOU!” The student council has chosen to recognize family and friends who have been and continue to be frontline workers during the pandemic. One of the ways they will be honoring frontline workers is to make a heroes wall. If any Mentone Elementary student has a parent, grandparent, close friend or a near relative who is a doctor, nurse, EMT, first responder, firefighter, police, lab tech, health care worker or support staff, they are invited to send a picture of the worker, their title, place of employment, their relationship to the Mentone student and their home address to rockl@ tvsc.k12.in.us by Friday, Jan. 29.