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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR Artist grows more proficient in his craft through hardships %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 6WDII :ULWHU “Our family was very poor when I was a young boy in the ’50s in Delong, populated with less than 100 people,” stated Earl Johnson, Rochester. “My father died of leukemia when I was just 10 years old. My mother raised seven of us children by herself. But although my life was tough at times, I developed a love of art that travels with me even today. When I was drawing, it took the pain away temporarily.” The Johnson family lived on a farm. “We didn’t farm the land. The farmer let us live on his land. We had a garden that fed us throughout the year. After harvest, we’d glean the ears of corn left on the stalks to sell for Christmas money to buy gifts.” Being the youngest boy, it was Johnson’s job to gather coal for the stove. “We had a pump to get water and an outhouse. I was also in charge of weeding the garden in the summer months.” A lover of animals, Johnson had a dog, Rover. “She was a

German shepherd, a real friend to me. After my dad died, we had an even harder time making ends meet. One day while I was at school, Mom got rid of the dog. When I searched for her and she didn’t come to me, Mom told me we couldn’t afford to feed her. I was heartbroken.” However, Rover, being a persistent dog, found her way back home. Johnson and his brothers had their bedroom in the attic of the house. “That’s where I began to draw pictures I found in the newspaper comics. Mom always took us to church. I began to draw pictures of Jesus.” But he had a wild streak in him. “I’d walk along the railroad tracks close to our home and look up into the heavens. I’d ask God why he took my father away.” Under the railroad tracks there was a creek where the boys collected frogs. “I stored them in a 100-gallon drum. When Mom told me to take them back to the creek, I didn’t do it. I simply tipped over the drum, and we had frogs all over the yard. Some of them got in the house and

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Through all of his hardships, his artwork has traveled with him. He moved to Rochester in 2005. Last year he lost his wife Debra Ousley Johnson. “The grief is still hard to bear. It was during the pandemic, so I couldn’t even go see her in the hospital.” Johnson does a lot of landscape painting. He got ﬁrst place for his drawing in 1998 at the

Plymouth Blueberry Festival. His artwork is on sale at the Native Nook. His van is a conversation piece wherever he goes. “It’s a 1997 and on its last legs. But it’s covered with my artwork of wolves, dogs, owls and teardrops.” He has two grown children, three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, three dogs and some cats.

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over time.” The tracks belong to Norfolk Southern. “My concern is the condition of the roadway has gotten to the point where it is going to cause an accident or damage someone’s vehicle,” said Shepherd. “Not only is this an issue for vehicles, but I worry about someone on a motorcycle or horse and buggy having an accident.” Town Marshal Jim Eads said he’s not aware of any accidents that have occurred in the area, but shared Shepherd’s concern one could happen there. “There have been no accidents from the tracks, but the worry is

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Proposed ‘Manitou Continued from page 1 in crime and drug activity that might come with such a development. In the end, the city BZA rejected Reality Matrix’s request for exemption by a unanimous 5-0 vote. Kathy Siders, who along with her husband Maurie, has been very outspoken on her opposition to the plan. “While Fulton County could use additional low income/ affordable housing, 660 units is a bit over the top,” she said. “However, the location chosen is not the best fit for housing of any kind. The people who worked diligently on Fulton County zoning, did with the good for the county first and foremost. They wanted to have growth in the areas most suitable for specific types of growth. It made sense then as it does now, the south end of Rochester has been for sometime and still is a commercial district. It should remain that way and a more suitable area for housing be found. We need a homeless shel-

ter and a shelter for the abused to give them a safe place to stay temporarily.” To that end, the Fulton County Comprehensive Plan, which went into effect in January 2008, states “any commercial district adjacent to US 31 should focus primarily on highway commercial businesses. These businesses should primarily cater to the needs of travelers.” Further, one of its objectives states it should “protect each unique district from adjacent or nearby developments which are deemed non-compatible, undesirable or conﬂicting.” Rochester Mayor Ted Denton also has signaled his concerns about the residential expansion. During his State of the City address last month, Denton said: “I think the one item on the list that is concerning, that gets my attention right away, is 660 low-income apartments. That’s a lot of apartments, and we’re talking about possibly increasing our population by 2,000 (people).”

Denton went on to comment a study conducted by the city suggested the cost to install water and sewer to the project would be around $14.5 million. He also noted the cost burden on increasing the city’s payroll through additional police and ﬁre personnel, saying “there’s a lot of due diligence left to be done, but it’s all going to come down to money and what you have when it’s all over.” During the city BZA meeting, Andis Dimantis of RealtyMetrix disputed the suggestion all 660 residential units would be for low-income occupants, suggesting, at most, only half would be considered affordable housing. “It wouldn’t be this monolithic 600unit, everything looks the same kind of look. Each phase would be different in style.” Tonight’s meeting of the county BZA will be held at 7 p.m. at the County Annex Building, located at 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester. The public is invited to attend.

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A former Rochester resident and graduate of the RHS Class of ’54, Gary Lee McMillen passed away Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, of natural causes at age 85 in his treasured Lake Havasu City, Ariz., home. Born June 2, 1936, to Gerald and Florence (Gruwell) McMillen in Rochester, he was the big brother of the late Billy (Patricia) McMillen of Rochester. He *$5< /(( moved to Evart, Mich., in 1966 as part of a long career 0&0,//(1 with Dean Foods Corporation, from which he eventually retired in 1983. He was married to Donna (Doerr-Flachs) McMillen in 1970, and together they owned and operated Flachs Party Store in Evart until 1999. He was a long-standing member of the Evart Chamber of Commerce, the Saladin Shriners Masonic Organization and also the local Elks and Moose lodges. Gary grew up on a farm and had a life-long love of agriculture. He was very active in FFA as a youngster. Gary and Donna were “snowbirds,” having initially purchased a home in Lake Havasu in 1988 and wintering there every year together until Donna’s passing in 2013. Gary continued to winter in Arizona through this season. His love of the outdoors ran deep and he enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting and tinkering at his tree farm. Although it can neither be confirmed nor denied, he claimed to have fished every lake in Osceola County. His children would tend to agree it is very likely. He treasured an annual family trip to the upper peninsula of Michigan, where quality time was spent with his sons and grandsons fishing in the pristine lakes of the Crystal Falls area. These trips are among the best times that any of us have ever had, not only on the water, but playing cards, cooking feasts, fixing boats and contemplating life. Gary and Donna loved gathering with family and friends, and card games were often the device to bring them together. Whether it was euchre, horse thief or penny-ante poker, he would say to the kids, “C’mon and play, it won’t cost you much.” Between good-natured chiding and singing about the Jack of Diamonds, his joy of the game and the camaraderie of family and friends playing and laughing together was infectious. Gary is survived by sons, Mitchell McMillen (Lisa Durba) of New Milford, Conn., Jon McMillen (Cathy) of Huntsville, Ala., and Chuck Flachs (Karen) of Evart; daughters, Jazanne McMillen of Gallatin Gateway, Mont., Cheryl McMillen (Connie Juntunen) of Falls Church, Va., June Mitchell of Evart, Margaret Westmaas of Marion, Mich., and Deb Bryant (Dennis) of Evart; daughters-in-law, Lisa McMillen of Rochester and Melanie Flachs of Evart; 22 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren; as well as special friend, Wanda Rossiter of Evart. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna; sons, Bill Flachs of Evart and Greg McMillen of Rochester; infant grandson, Blaine McMillen; daughter, Julie Paisley; sons-in-law, Jim Mitchell and David Westmaas; and his parents, Gerald and Florence. Family was very important to Gary and he greatly enjoyed visiting and spending time with his children, grandchildren, in-laws, friends and loved ones. In recent years, Gary and his dear friend Wanda were often hosted at family events and it would be no surprise if he brought his famous pineapple upside-down cake or five-bean salad. A fish fry at Gary’s house was a special event and the fish, onion rings and homemade chips would often be devoured before Gary could sit down to join dinner. Gary’s influence on the lives of all he touched was immeasurable, from his friends, acquaintances, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, to nearly all those that he encountered — he was truly one-of-a-kind. We’ll miss his stories, his wry sense of humor, colorful limericks and countless expressions, but we know them by heart and will share them with the next generation. We are assured knowing in the end, he did everything his way. A celebration of life will be held in Evart, Mich., at a time to be determined later. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Katherine L. “Kathie” Tinstman, 73, Fulton, passed away at 11:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, at her residence. She was born May 26, 1948, in Macy, the daughter of Russell C. and Barbara Isabell (Enyart) Smith. On Oct. 18, 1986, in New Haven, she married John J. Tinstman. He preceded her in death Dec. 5, 2011. Kathie had lived in various locations during her life, including California and Florida, before returning to Indiana. She had worked for Magnavox in Fort Wayne and had retired from T.M. Morris Manufacturing in Fulton. She enjoyed ﬁshing. Survivors include her daughter, Christina (Brian) Franklin, Fulton; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Janet Sheetz, Fulton, and Betty (Paul) Troyer, Twelve Mile; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Linda Woods. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, at Fulton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Beverly Jane Mark Homemaker Beverly Jane Mark, 90, Rochester, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at her residence. She was born May 14, 1931, in South Bend, the daughter of George and Waunita Crowel. On July 3, 1948, in Roseland, she married Francis D. Mark Sr. He preceded her in death March 18, 2010. %(9(5/< -$1( Mrs. Mark had been a homemaker. 0$5. Survivors include her children, Danny Mark, Fish Lake, and Dennis J. Mark, Houston, Texas, seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and brother, Bob Crowel, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her sons, Francis D. Mark Jr. and Donald R. Mark; daughters, Gail Ann Mark and Dolores Jane Mark; and sisters, Helen Lambert and Ruthie Lighten. No services are scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

James Lee ‘Jim’ Bucher

James Lee “Jim” Bucher, 85, Akron, died at 5:24 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 14, 1936, to Earl D. and Ruth May Bucher. He married E. Joan Floor Sept. 23, 1956. She preceded him in death Oct. 1, 2017 He is survived by his daughters, Joy L. and Robert L. McDonough, Rock Lake, Amy and Dustin Cooper,

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Dorothy K. Foltz, 82, of rural Bourbon, died at 11:37 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at her residence. She was born July 11, 1939, to Chester E. and Etta '2527+< . S. Christian. She married )2/7= Robert M. Foltz Dec. 15, 1962, he survives. She is survived by daughter, Lora and David Swanson, Bourbon; son, Steve and Paula Foltz, Etna Green; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Following her wishes a private service and interment will take place in the Harrison Center Cemetery of Etna Green. The arrangements have been entrusted to King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone.

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RoseAnn “Rosie” Hall, 74, died Feb. 1, 2022. She was born Oct. 6, 1948, to Robert and Phyllis Lytle. She married Stephen Hall July 21, 1968. He survives. 526($11 Also surviv- ´526,(µ +$// ing are her children; daughter, Stephanie Hall, Culver; so, Alan and Kathy Hall, Plymouth; three grandsons; sister, Sheron and Jim Knepp, Tipecanoe; sister, Diane and Mac Mauk, South Bend; aunt; great-granddaughter; sister in law, Janet Trowbridge, Bourbon; brother in law, Chet and Jane Hall, Bourbon; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 7, at the Bourbon First United Methodist Church. Burial took place at Pleasent Hill Cemetery, Bourbon. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

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OBITUARIES Jennifer Dawn Miller Nursing Consultant Jennifer Dawn Miller, 51, Noblesville, passed away at 3:16 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. Born Jan. 6, 1971, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, near Rapid City, S.D., she was the daughter of John Edward and Karen May (Yeager) Moreland. On May 31, 2021, in Indianapolis, she was married to Troy Steven -(11,)(5 '$:1 Miller. 0,//(5 She was a 1989 graduate of North Miami High School and received her B.S. in nursing from Indiana University Kokomo. She had worked in health care since graduation, being employed at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, and Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver for many years. Currently she was working for Lacy Beyl & Company in Fishers as a nursing consultant. She was a huge Cincinnati Reds fan and loved Notre Dame football. She enjoyed cross-stitching and was an avid lover of dogs, leaving behind her beloved canine companion, Charlie. Survivors include her husband, Troy Miller, Noblesville; parents, John and Karen Moreland, Mexico; two sons, Colton Reed Baird and Seth Maxwell Baird (Alexandra Gomez Delgadillo), all of Rochester; two stepchildren, Gage Miller, West Lafayette, and Alia Miller, Kokomo; three brothers, Curtis (Heather) Moreland, Kokomo, Jonathan Moreland, Mexico, and Nathan Moreland, Bloomington; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to Hoosier Bulldog Rescue c/o McClain Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Denver, IN 46926.

Harold L. Kotterman U.S. Army Veteran Harold Leroy Kotterman, 78, Reynoldsville, Pa., passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, at the DuBois Nursing Home in DuBois, Pa. Born July 24, 1943, in Fulton County, he was the son of Harry L. and Velma L. (Runkle) Kotterman. He attended the Deedsville High School, graduating in 1960. After graduation, he enlisted in the United +$52/' / States Army. After basic training, he was deployed to .277(50$1 Korea, where he completed his tour of duty and then returned to the Macy area. Once home, he was employed at Seal Power in Rochester and Wilson Meat Packing in Logansport. After working in the factories, he took up his true passion — being on the open road. He ﬁrst drove for Indiana Motor Bus out of Logansport. After that, his true love of driving a semi started with Schneider Trucking and Crete Truck Line. He was a member of the Teamsters and retired in 2010. In 1965, he married Nancy Southerton, who he later divorced. He was also married in 1972 to Sandra Budd, which also ended in divorce. In September 1980, he married Donna Tapper who preceded him in death in 2018. He is survived by one daughter, Tina (Donald) Moyer, Nappanee; two sons, Craig (Chip) Feller, Des Moines, Iowa, and Donald (Latricia) Fitzgibbon, Knoxville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Amber (Ronald) Weiss, Kristen (Josh) Sommers, Samantha Feller, John (Amy), Trent (Bethany), Ryan, Abby and Joe Fitzgibbon, Haley (Tyler), Tiffany (Brandon), Steven, Aaron and Amanda Fitzgibbon; 17 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Donna Jean Halterman, Macy, Wilda Slisher, Roann, and Lois (Michael) Lyons, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sisters, Doris Ann and Sharon Louise Kotterman; daughter, Marsha Kotterman; son, Ronald Fitzgibbon; grandson, PFC Patrick Fitzgibbon; two brothers-in-law, Lessel Halterman and Richard Slisher; and one daughter-in-law, Wendy Fitzgibbon. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 12, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor David Welsh ofﬁciating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Macy. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.

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Let’s study the Bible Read Exodus 23: 1-12 “You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to tur aside after many to pervert justice.” (Exodus 23:2) T o d a y there are people who raise the question, “What is right and what is wrong?” Some say what is right %\ 5(9 521 and wrong 385.(< is “relative.” A college professor, who claims to be an atheist, was discussing this with a minister. The professor maintained right and wrong are “relative,” that what he would think is right, and what the minister would think is right could be poles apart. Then he asked the minister, “On what do you base your dog-

matic conclusions?” The minister said, “I base them on the Bible (the Word of God).” The man of God went on to tell him his nature was just like the professor’s nature, and he would like to give in in certain places, and he would like to let the bars down here and there, but God has given him a standard to follow. The interesting thing is God’s standard has produced a society in which there has been a measure of law and justice. The laws presented in Exodus chapters 21 to 24 deal with everyday nitty-gritty living. In some ways it is boring reading and like reading a law book. However, most of our laws are based upon these precepts. I am glad the Word of God says, “Thou shalt not kill.” It protects my family and me. I am happy the Bible says, “Thou shalt not steal.” It protects what little property I have. These and the other laws are basic to having an orderly society. Remember, this section of Exodus is not talking about the forgiveness of sins and salvation. It is talking about basic laws that deal especially with the protection of human life and property. By accepting “The Book of the Covenant” (Exodus 24:3-8), the

people entered into a special relationship with Jehovah God and obligated themselves to obey Him. These laws were not arbitrary; they are based on the character of God and the unchanging moral principles expressed in the Ten Commandments. Law is powerless to change human nature; it can only protect life and property by regulating human behavior. One of the most dangerous and disastrous periods in Jewish history was the time of the judges when “every man did that which was right in his own eyes” (Judges 17:6; 18:1; 19:1; 21:25). The enforcing of good laws does not guarantee a perfect society, but it does promote order and prevent anarchy. Treating others justly would seem to be an easy thing to do, but the human heart is sinful and can lead us astray with wealth, crowds, false witnesses, or rumors (2 Corinthians 13:1). The fact a person is rich or poor, a friend or an enemy, must not blind us to the truth. Drawing near to God requires caring for others! Read Ron Purkey’s Bible study outlines at www.rtcol.com/purkey free on the website. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.

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Court News Circuit Court

The following petitions have been ﬁled in Fulton County Circuit Court Arthur Christopher Lee presiding:

Complaints Midland Credit Management Inc v. Frankie Kats, Rochester, $1,360. Community Wide Federal Credit Union v. Daylan Dubois, Rochester, $13,661.97.

Superior Court

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

Complaints Woodlawn Hospital v. Kandi Sites,

Rochester, $6,960.42; Mary Watson, $19,814.45. Cavalry SPCI, LLC v. William R. Bogner, Akron, $3,057.97.

Trafﬁc Violations The following ﬁnes and levies were paid in Fulton County Courts: Speeding — Abby Marie Fraaza, Kalamazoo, Mich., $160.50; Audrieanna M. Kramer, South Bend, $150.50; Terry W. Barnes, Rochester, $150.50; Jeffrey F. Lane, Mishawaka, $160.50; Sai K. Chiranji, Kalamazoo, Mich.,$160.50; Evan L. Cohagen, Rochester, $192.50; Sarah G. Shepherd, Rochester, $192.50; Jemi D. Powell, Carmel, $160.50; Tyler F. Searles, Pendelton, $150.50. Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Sheryl L. Williams, Rochester, $25.

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white-throated sparrow, the whitethroated sparrow. It too, has a black and white crown. But it lives up to its name. It has a white throat. The white-crowned has a gray throat. White-crowned and whitethroated sparrows nest farther north, winter farther south. But neither winters much farther south. Particularly not the white-crowned. I’ve seen a white-crowned sparrow at my feeders before this winter. A rare bird is just a bird we don’t see often. It’s not a daily visitor to my feeders like the house sparrows, chickadees, nuthatches and titmice, the goldﬁnches, downy woodpeckers, cardinals and blue jays. Hairy and red-bellied woodpeckers are rare birds, to me, like the white-crowned sparrow. I’ve seen both this winter, but I haven’t seen either often. I’ve seen a red-bellied woodpecker more often than a hairy. Those birds I’ve just called rare and written about are rare at my feeders. There are birds that are truly rare, few in number. The California condor is truly rare. At one time, there were just 14, I think. They were trapped, protected, raised in captivity and when there were enough the people caring for them thought they could survive in the wild they were released. I don’t know the particulars. I don’t know if there are still some condors in captivity. I’ve read the details of their time when they were like caged birds, but I don’t remember them. I’ve seen California condors living wild, two of them. I drove twothirds of the way across North America, hoping to see them, and I did. Two of them, as I just wrote. They were ﬂying and I didn’t see them very long. But I saw them, two California condors. There was a time when there was an informal organization called a rare bird alert. There were undoubtedly many groups that called themselves members of rare

bird groups. When a birder saw a rare bird, he, or she, called certain friends who were birders and those birders called other birds who called more birders. There was a yellow-headed blackbird in the cattails by our pasture pond once. My older daughter spotted it and pointed it out to me. I called other birders I knew and told them about the yellow-headed blackbird and they called other birders. For a time, as long as the yellow-headed blackbird was there, there was as much traffic, very slow traffic, on the country road past our home, I would judge, as on an interstate highway. There was a kiskadee in Indiana once. Amazingly, it was about a mile from my home, several days. A kiskadee is a flycatcher. It’s a bird of the south, deep south. It’s seldom seen north of the border with Mexico. It’s about the size of a robin, slightly smaller. It has a large head, a yellow crown and a yellow belly, a white line from the base of its bill over each eye to the back of its head. I heard about it, of course. I called friends who are birders and I went and saw it, the only kiskadee ever seen in Indiana. Computers and the internet are now used more often than telephones to notify birders of rare birds. But reports of rare birds are spread. Rare birds are the frosting on the cake of bird watching.

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• Accepted the retirement of bus driver John Owens. • Accepted a donation of $100 from Franger Gas of Akron for the Akron Elementary School student council. • Accepted a donation of $6,200 from Mill Creek Church of Rochester for TVHS’ Boomerang Backpack Program, which provides meals to students in need. • Heard an update on TVHS activities from junior student representative Abby Bowers. The boys and girls basketball teams both beat Rochester High School last week. The board’s next regular meeting is 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, at TVMS.

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study was conducted by Purdue University researchers from the Center for Early Learning. The study revealed the pattern of On My Way Pre-K children outperforming their peers continued through the third and fourth grades, as measured in standardized math and English/language arts scores. Additionally, On My Way Pre-K children from the 2020-21 school year matched up positively compared to national norms established for all prekindergarten children in the ﬁrst kindergarten readiness indicators assessment, conducted by the University of Chicago. Purdue University Study Results Purdue researchers followed a sample of 376 children, who attended an On My Way Pre-K program, rated as Level 3 or 4 on PATHS to Quality. PATHS to Quality is Indiana’s voluntary early education quality rating and improvement system. It’s a control cohort of 182 children, who attended comparable prekindergarten programs, that were either not participating in PATHS to Quality or were rated Level 1. Researchers examined whether children who attended

On My Way Pre-K, gained more skills than those in comparison programs. Indeed, On My Way Pre-K children performed better than comparison children on general school readiness skills, such as identifying shapes, colors and numbers and language and literacy skills in kindergarten. The On My Way Pre-K students also tended to have higher performance on ILEARN English/Language Arts tests than the comparison children in grades 3 and 4. “One of the unique features of On My Way Pre-K is that it includes programs that are operated in homes, centers, schools and religious settings,” said Nicole Norvell, director of FSSA’s Ofﬁce of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning. “The children in the study attending various program types had similar outcomes, supporting the concept of a mixed delivery design of early learning, allowing families to choose what is best for their children.” Results of both the Purdue study and University of Chicago study are available at www. in.gov/fssa/carefinder/on-myway-pre-k/on-my-way-pre-kstudy-results.

WOW Club meets 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the Akron Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St. Children in grades one to five are encouraged to join this free club with fun activities and crafts. —o— Pancake and sausage breakfast 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at the community building located at the fairgrounds. Everyone is invited. Free-will donation. Hosted by Fulton County Fair Board and Fulton County Habitat for Humanity. —o— Erica Coffing Art and the Fulton County Public Library Rochester Branch present: “A Winter Watercolor Landscape” noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. All materials provided, sign up at the library or call (574) 223-2713 for more information. No experience is necessary. Ages 16 and up. This is a free class. —o— Guest night at the Eagles, 1081 E. 4th St., Rochester, Saturday, Feb. 12. Auxiliary serving hamburger and fries beginning 5 p.m. Peter and Company Band playing 6-9 p.m. —o— Semi annual bag sale noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at Refined, 102 N. Monticello St., Winamac. Fill a bag for $10. —o— Practice English conversation 4-5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, with the ESL drop in class at the Rochester Library, 320 W. 7th St., in the Indiana Room. All levels of English welcome. –o— Valentine Minute to Win it games hosted by Teens N Tweens 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Kewanna Public Library, 201 E. Main St. All youth are welcome. —o— The second 2022 Legislative Breakfast in the series will be 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Rochester

Meat and Deli, 901. E. 9th St., Saturday, Feb. 19. Social networking will begin at 7:30 a.m. Anyone is invited to attend these free breakfast meetings for an opportunity to speak one-on-one with local county commissioners and the mayor. —o— The Native Nook art show featuring Forth Eye Art 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19. Free event. Refreshments provided. The Native Nook is located at 616 Main St., Rochester. —o— Date night by Faith Outreach Center, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14. Want a night out for Valentine’s Day? Faith Outreach will watch your kids for you. They will provide a meal and activities. Pre-register by Feb. 10. $15 for the ﬁrst child and $5 for each additional child. Drop off is at 5:30 p.m. and pick up is 9 p.m. Contact them at (574) 223-7631. The proceeds go to the youth to help pay for mission trips and church camp.

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Attention Multitaskers The Rochester Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time dispatcher. Computer, verbal, and written skills, as well as the ability to multitask and pass a background check are required. Applications can be picked up at the Rochester Police Department, 312 Main Street. This will be for our split shift which includes three days of second shift (3pm-11pm) and two midnight shifts (11pm-7am). Benefits include insurance, paid vacation, longevity pay, holiday pay, and gym membership. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to become part of the RPD family. Applications are due back by noon on Friday, February 18, 2022. For questions about the position, please call the police department at 574-223-3313.

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JOIN OUR TEAM! The Rochester Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time Police Officer. If you’re looking for a chance to make a difference in our community, to be a positive influence on our youth, and have a satisfying career, then we want you. Don’t miss this opportunity to work beside men and women with this same goal, who want to keep our community safe! Applications may be picked up at the Rochester Police Department, 312 Main Street, and returned no later than 12:00pm on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Lateral applicants will be accepted and are encourages to apply. For questions, please call the police department at 574-223-3313. Some requirements are: • Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and under 40 years of age and the time of appointment. • High School Diploma or GED. • Pass a written and physical agility test. • Pass a background investigation. After the first year of employment, officers earn $52,930 per year. Other benefits include: • Health Insurance costing the employee $1 per year. • Uniform Allowance • Gym membership. • Holiday and longevity pay. • Take home vehicle program.

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PUBLIC AUCTIONS Jones Online Only Auction Auction opens Feb. 11 and ends Feb. 17 at olsonauctions.hibid.com. Tractors, combine, heads, equipment, tools, service truck, trailer, motorcycle, antiques and collectibles. Inspection from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 12, 3349 W. 500 N., Delphi. JJ Richard Farm Auction 1 p.m. Feb. 12, Round Barn Museum, 37 E. 375N, Rochester. 361 acres offered in 11 tracts. Farm located four miles west of US 31 on CR 500N. wwwBidMetzger.com Live Public Auction 10 a.m. Feb. 19. 11536 4A Road, Plymouth. Union-North School Corporation surplus. Glassware, smalls, furniture, tools. Ted’s Auction Center, www. gotoauction.com ID 6381. Land Auction 7 p.m. March 1, Marshall County Community Center, 202 West St., Argos. 130.31 acres offering in three parcels. Property location just north of Argos on Michigan Road. ballrealtygroup.com Online Only Consignment Auction Auction runs March 4 to March 10. olsonauctions.hibid.com. Consignments taken 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 28 to March 3. Inspection from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 4, 259 S. 700W, Winamac.

Be in the know with the Indiana Hunting and Trapping Guide No preparation would be complete without checking the latest Indiana Hunting and Trapping Guide from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, available online at www.in.gov/ dnr/fish-and-wildlife/huntingand-trapping/hunting-trappingguide/. This guide contains extensive information on important dates, bag limits, license requirements and costs, legal hunting hours and approved hunting equipment, and features articles from Indiana DNR professionals. It can be easily downloaded, and a map from the DNR on where to hunt can also be found here. As a reminder, all funds from purchasing Indiana hunting and ﬁshing licenses go directly back to conservation. These proceeds contribute to wildlife management and research, habitat management and restoration, land acquisition, public access, shooting ranges, ﬁsh stocking, DNR law enforcement and more. For more information on hunting in Indiana go to www.in.gov/ dnr/fish-and-wildlife/huntingand-trapping.

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Homespun is handmade with love %\ $/,621 +$1'< 6WDII :ULWHU Mother and daughter, Sue Varney and Barb Whitmer, recently opened Homespun Sip N Shop off SR 14, Rochester, in October 2021. They offer a wide variety of homemade items including, blankets, soaps, towels, signs and lip balm along with offering shakes and energy drinks. Different items are available throughout the week. The unique shop initially started as an idea to help Varney’s recovery process of the passing of her husband in June 2021. The duo decided a small business was a great way to keep busy and spend time together. Both girls have a passion for crafts. Whitmer specializes in woodworking and signs and Varney specializes in crochet and sewing. They can even do custom orders per the customer’s request. “Keep it simple, everything is handmade with love,” Whitmer said. “We offer unique things you can’t just find anywhere.” When it comes to the sip part of the shop, Whitmer loves to share her original flavors with her customers. She has created most of her flavors of shakes and energy drinks herself. Whitmer has struggled with health issues in the past and needed to alter her habits, so with these drinks, she is able to share these healthy options to others. Whitmer will even deliver any drinks within Rochester for no charge. Her latest shake flavor is “Love Potion Number Nine” in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Varney and Whitmer have big plans for the future of Homespun Sip N Shop. They have hopes to possibly hold classes for different crafts, offer slushes in the summer and not to mention they plan to expand into a bigger space. They also plan to continue to offer drawings and giveaways for their customers.

%$5% :+,70(5 $1' 68( 9$51(< You can visit Homespun Sip N Shop at, 3124 E. SR 14, Rochester, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays (hours are subject to change). You can check out their full menu of drinks on their Facebook page: Homespun Sip-N-Shop. Place orders by calling (260) 901-9258.

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Craft show to benefit animals Fulton County Animal Center has announced its annual spring craft and vendor show will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Fulton County Historical Museum. The museum is located north of Rochester on US 31 at 37 E. 375N. The show will feature handmade crafts by local artists, jewelry, gifts, pet products and more. Entry fee will be $1, with children under 12 admitted free. More than 30 vendors are anticipated. If interested in being a vendor, email FCAC Executive Director Janet Showley at janet@fultoncoanimalcenter.org and include a description of items you sell.

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The public is invited to participate in Bell Memorial Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge, which began last week and runs until Thursday, March 31. The program is open to all ages. See how many books can you read. For more information and to sign up, visit the library at 101 W, Main St., or call (574) 893-3200. The game group meets every Monday (except holidays) night from 5-7 p.m. It is open to adults ages 18 and older. Drinks and snacks will be provided at no cost. Bring your favorite game (card, board, variety), a friend or just yourself. For questions or more information, contact Alex at akromkowski@bell.lib.in.us. Junior Craft Night is Thursday, Feb. 10, from 4:30-7 p.m. Kids will be making salt dough fossils. All supplies are provided at no cost.