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The position of county coroner isn’t one most people would be interested in performing. It’s a relatively thankless job including calls at all hours of the day and night to perform a task that is never something to enjoy or look forward to doing.

Yet each day, Jeri Good and her deputies stand at the ready to serve the county to remove a decedent and work with the grieving family on the steps that follow.

Good’s task was somewhat easier in 2021 with the acquisition of a new forensics van, as well as the opening of a new coroner’s office inside the recently completed Fulton County law enforcement building in Rochester.

According to Good, the cost of the 2021 Ford Transit Van totalled around $67,000, including $26,000 for the vehicle, $38,000 for the specialty conversion and $2,500 for

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the lettering and signage on its exterior. Most of the cost was paid for using dollars received through COVID relief money the county received from the federal government. The lettering and signage was funded through a grant for which Good applied and received.

“Our van has encountered a conversion specific to the use of the coroner’s office and the dignified transportation of the decedents we serve,” Good said. “It boasts safety features that will minimize exposure of communicable diseases with the separate passenger compartment that allows for independent climate controls. Equipment storage is a positive feature along with safety lights and a radio to communicate with investigative teams. We are so very proud of our van that was made possible with COVID-19 funds and other grants.

This unit is likened to a fire truck with its specific use and should serve our county for at least the next two decades.”

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livered in December 2020 and was sent to Crossroads Ambulance Service in Middlebury for conversion.

The van was returned to Fulton County and put into service in June 2021. Since that time, the van has been used on dozens of calls and transports, accumulating more than 3,000 miles since its initiation.

County leaders first had an opportunity to see a similar van when Marshall County Coroner John Grolich brought his county’s van to for the Fulton County commissioners and county council to see in October 2020. Prior to the acquisition of the van, Good was using her personal vehicles to respond to coroner’s calls, which has always been the case for her and her predecessors. She added most counties have dedicated coroner’s vehicles for use.

According to Good, the new van provides Fulton County with a variety of attributes: • The specialty unit allows for storage and delivery of personal protective equipment, various body

bags, lab kits and crime scene investigation tools, all self-contained and ready to go at any moment.

• The design minimizes exposure to communicable diseases, including COVID-19, hepatitis A/B/C, influenza and HIV, to name a few.

• Independent climate controls exclusive to driver and passenger compartment.

• The van is marked visually and with emergency lights and reflective lettering for safety and identification to everyone on scene.

• A radio allows the driver a voice to communicate effectively with 9-1-1 dispatch and/or law enforcement on scene.

Good noted the coroner’s office responded to 74 calls in both 2020 and 2021, up from the average of 60 families served in past years. Additionally, her office has used the van to visit satellite communities in the county where she has met with their first responders and provided continuing education, which has provided her to get to know them better on a personal level.

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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR Robotics coach loves that there’s always more to learn %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 6WDII :ULWHU “I began getting involved in robotics because my daughter Jessica was on the Caston robotics team,” stated Jamie Taylor, Kewanna. “At first, I had no clue what the students were doing at their competitions. I’m the type that if I don’t understand something, I try to learn what’s happening. I looked online and asked questions. Soon I was able to explain the game scores to the other parents. I became a volunteer for three years and then a coach for the past three years. So, I’ve been involved in Caston Robotics for six years. I love the fact that there’s always something more to learn in robotics.”

Taylor coaches robotics at the elementary, junior high and senior high levels. “The object of the game at the elementary and junior high levels is to design a robot to score balls in the low or high goals and to have their robot hang off the ground at the end of the match.”

The high school teams are more complex. “They need to move their mobile goals to their alliance zones and to achieve the most points by elevating those goals.”

Robotics is a very long season. “We start at the beginning of the school year and pretty much run through the entire year. The students are on teams of three or four. They design a robot that changes throughout the year. The robot they design in August will not be the same as the one they compete with in February.

They’re always changing and improving it with different designs and ideas. That’s part of the learning process.”

Their state competition takes place this year March 12 at the Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. Then those teams that qualify will be in the Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas, on May 3-12 this year. “Caston went to World six years ago. Last year we competed in the virtual World competition.”

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Taylor is a graduate of Caston School herself. She and her husband Nick were best friends at Caston and then high school sweethearts. They have three kids: Jessica, 14, Kirsten, 12 and Hunter, 8.

“My daughter Jessica has been in robotics six years.

Kirsten is also on a robotics team. My son Hunter is anxiously waiting until he’s in 4th grade and old enough to join the team. I think those who are involved in robotics grow to know that we never stop learning. Even those areas in which we are most familiar, there’s always something more to learn as we go along.”

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Speaking Persian — We are looking for someone who can speak Dari (Persian) or Pashto to assist us with interpretation in working with Afghan refugees. Call Tim at (574) 238-3730.

Machine quilter — If you have a machine quilter, I would like you to do a couple quilts for me. Call (574) 364-0614. Warsaw area.

Zipper repair — I’m looking for some good neighbor who would know of someone who will fix a zipper in my purse. It’s my favorite purse and I have tried several people with no results. Would any good neighbor know of anyone who does that?

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— A Wakarusa reader Hunting land — Does anyone have projects around the house they would like done but just don’t have time, like repairing fences, clean out fence rows, cut firewood, landscaping projects, lawn maintenance, etc. I would be interested in helping someone out with stuff like that for permission to hunt on their land this fall. Call (574) 326-1756.

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OBITUARIES Christina Rosita Graf Christina Rosita Graf, 65, Akron, died at 9:14 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

She was born Oct. 24, 1956, to the &+5,67,1$ J.B. and Win526,7$ *5$) ifred Brubaker. She married Robin D. Graf Dec. 5, 1981. He survives.

Also surviving is her son, Adam and Amanda Graf, Akron; seven grandchildren; three brothers; three sisters; and many nieces and nephews.

Christina was preceded in death by her parents; son, Aaron Graf.

Following her wishes, no services will be held at this time. A memorial celebration of her life will take place at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Richard D. Hurtt Richard D. Hurtt, 62, Kewanna, died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at Life Care Center, Rochester.

He was born Nov. 5, 1959, to Richard and Joann Hurtt.

Surviving include his mother; d a u g h t e r, Hailey Hurtt, Kokomo; step son, Justin Chmielewski, 5,&+$5' ' Kewanna; sis+8577 ters, Diane Clanton, M.E., Melissa and Jason Morgan, Dyer; brother, Anthoney and Mary Hurtt, Crown Point; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; daughter, Angela Hurtt McCarty.

No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

Harold D. Johnston Sr. Harold D. Johnston Sr., 77, Star City, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 10, 1944, to Donald and Nancy Johnston.

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He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Harold D. Johnston Jr.; brother, Garry Johnston; sister, Sandra Gibbons; aunt, Bonnie Farrer.

Services were held Saturday, Feb. 12, at Rans Funeral Homes and Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center. Burial took place at Citizens IOOF Cemetery, Kewanna.

Kenneth Leroy Murphy Kenneth Leroy Murphy, 78, Silver Lake, died at 6:58 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at his residence.

He was born Jan. 13, 1944, to Oren and Mildred .(11(7+ Murphy.

He p r e v i o u s l y /(52< 0853+< married Rebecca Schooley Murphy, then married Linda Baker Gothan July 4, 1986. She survives.

He is survived by children; Stephanie and Troy Shull, Mentone; Mike and Amy Murphy, Akron; April and Blake Myers, Akron; Aaron and Sabrine Gothan, Mentone; Kayla Murphy, Rochester; 13 grandchildren; sister, Marjorie Murphy, Florida; brother, Philip and Mary Margaret Murphy, Indianapolis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Clarence Murphy.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Interment will take place in the Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green, with military rites performed by Warsaw American Legion Post 49 Honor Guard.

Visitation hours will be held 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.

Charles Donald Walton Charles Donald Walton, 93, Mentone, died at 2:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake.

He was born Dec. 19, 1928, to Creedes and Edna Walton. He married Dawn A. Ware Oct. 31, 1953, she survives.

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He was preceded by his parents, four sisters, and a grandson.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

The arrangements have been entrusted to King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone.

Timothy Ross Wagoner Timothy Ross Wagoner, 66, Rochester, died at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born Sept. 19, 1956, to Rochester and Ethel 7,027+< 5266 :$*21(5 Wagoner. He married Janet Seebauer in 1977, she survives.

Also surviving are his sons, Joshua Nash Wagoner, Rochester, Timothy Robert Wagoner, South Bend; one grand daughter; mother in law, Edna Murphy, Lohman, Mo.; sisters, Melanie Ziesmer, Rochester, Nancy Smith, Fishers; sister in laws, Becky Thomas, Lohman, Mo., Joyce Nedoff, Kannapolis, N.C.; several nieces, nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandmother, Vivian Tillett; grandfather, Philip Jones; grandmother, Pearl Wagoner; grandfather, Charles Wagoner; brother, Robert Wagoner; brother in laws, Richard Seebauer, Michael Seebauer; aunt and uncle.

There will be no services per request. He was cremated by Indiana Funeral Care.

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

Shaffer-Dunnuck Lauren Shaffer, 29, Akron, and Sean Dunnuck, 36, Akron.

Church-Penix Cheri Marlene Church, 59, Kewanna, and Paul Blake Peniz, 65, Kewanna.

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County Courts: Clark-Castellano — Richard A. Clark Jr., Kewanna, and Melissa Castellano, Rochester.

McFarland-Looney — Phillip McFarland, Rochester, and Dana A. Looney, Rochester.

Hummel — Michael T. Hummel, Syracuse, and Sarah E. Hummel, Rochester.

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

Complaints Community Wide FCU v. Kyle Rigney, Futlon, $17,267.70.

Woodlawn Hospital v. Sabrina Wilder, Kewanna, $1,809.75.

Civil Plenary J.J. Richard Farm Corporation v.

Edward Richard, Estate of Charles Richard, Estate of Carl A. Richard etal

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

Complaints Orbit Leasing Inc. v. Robyn Fresh, Rochester, $12,331.17.

Traffic Violations The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County Courts: Speeding — Robin J. Beem, Walkerton, $160; Gabriella E. Branchi, Hersey, Pa., $160.50; Gage Allen Brower, Zeeland, Mich., $150.50; Ethan T. White, Kokomo, $192.50; Keondre Tryese Futrell, Benton Harbor, Mich., $150.50; Donald Robert Kaliniak, Belding, Mich., $150.50; David Newcomer, South Bend, $150.50; Tristan A. Hudson Muncie, $160.50; Claudia J. Markoff, Canton, Ohio; $150.50; Cham Saengmani, Logansport, $160.50; Brianna A. Rowan, Indianapolis, $171; Ashley N. Tuszynski, Mishawaka, $150.50; John L. Ahlenius, Plymouth, $192.50; Timothy Bishop, Indianapolis, $150.50; Donald J. Hutchinson, Indianapolis, $150.50; Angela Mahlich, Sheridan, Mich., $160.50; Scovia Nyiramugisha, Grand Rapid, Mich., $171.00.

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Agricultural producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from USDA if they planted cover crops during this crop year. The Pandemic Cover Crop Program, offered by USDA’s Risk Management Agency, reduces producers overall premium bills and helps them maintain their cover crop systems.

Cultivating cover crops requires a sustained, long-term investment, and the economic challenges of the pandemic make it financially challenging for many producers to maintain cover crop systems. The

Pandemic Cover Crop Program helps ensure producers can continue this important conservation practice.

This program is part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative, a bundle of programs to bring financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and producers who are feeling the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions.

To receive the benefit from this year’s Pandemic Cover Crop Program, producers must report cover crop acreage by March 15, 2022. Find out more information by visiting the website, www.farmers.gov/cover-crops.

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Women In Business presents ‘Women on Wellness’ Join Fulton County Wellness Center’s Pat Elliott and Culver Pediatric Center’s Dr. Noemi Adame for tips on wellness for the working woman. Admission includes breakfast and gift bags for all attendees.

The event sponsored by Life Care Center of Rochester will take place from 7:30-9 a.m. Friday,

Feb. 25, at the Fulton County Historical Museum, located north of Rochester off US 31 at 37 E. 375 N. Reserve a spot by emailing Kellie Scobie at kellie@fultoncountychamber.com. Registrations can also be made online by visiting contactrochesterin.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/5859.

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USDA grant to extend Blacketor Drive Rochester based McM Outdoors owner Mitch Melton scoured maps for a new home for his blooming landscaping business and found a perfect spot. The town’s sprouting new business park was near Lake Manitou, “Rochester’s bread and butter,” as he calls it, and close to most of his customers; and had just welcomed its first tenant.

Blacketor Park needed an extended road and utilities to reach the last undeveloped section of the park, which also was the best land in the area prime for development. So, to energize their plans, the Blacketor Park owners teamed with their local electric cooperative and its power provider.

Fulton County REMC and the Fulton County Economic Development Corp., which owns Blacketor Park, in fall 2021 received a $190,000 matching grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program. The grant matches funds paid jointly

by FEDCO and Fulton County REMC for an 1,100-foot extension of Blacketor Drive and utilities to the business park’s undeveloped 32 acres. The USDA funding also will enable Fulton County REMC to create a community development fund. Wabash Valley Power Alliance, which provides wholesale power to the electric distribution cooperative, funded grant writing support and services to pursue the USDA grant.

“We have received inquiries in the past, and we weren’t set up to be able to sell parcels of land because they weren’t subdivided,” FEDCO interim director Tiffany Futrell said. “It definitely will help to have the road extended, and the park is all subdivided now.”

FEDCO regularly receives re-

quests from site selectors and business owners looking for a building larger than what is available. The new Blacketor Park sites allow businesses to customize new facilities as needed. McM Outdoors, which operates locally as Sroufe Landscape Nurseries, constructed a 6,000-square-foot building in the park, more than double the size of the company’s current 2,400-square-foot location.

“From an economic development standpoint, I love the project,” said Brian Anderson, director of economic development and public relations for Wabash Valley Power. “Getting that road and infrastructure in place unlocks land for development. It creates opportunities to bring in new business, grow existing businesses and bring in new tax revenue. That supports police and fire departments, along with schools. The project has a benefit multiplier.”

Wabash Valley Power Alliance approached Prosperity Ag, a grant writing consultant that specializes in rural community development, to identify grants and low-interest loans offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that could help local electric co-ops and the communities they serve.

The Blacketor Drive extension was a good fit for a grant with the matching funding available, said Christi Southerland, managing partner with Prosperity Ag who worked on the application. The USDA receives applications from communities across the country; those they score the highest receive funding.

“It’s a very underutilized program, especially in Indiana,” Southerland said of the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program. “There are some

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Andrew Horstman, CEO of Fulton County REMC. “It would be focused on helping commercial or industrial businesses get set up with what they need to get going.”

FEDCO plans for the Blacketor Drive extension to be completed in spring 2022. Futrell already has started taking calls inquiring about the new sites. McM Outdoors, which has served Rochester for more than 50 years, will move into its Blacketor Park building once the road is extended and the site has water service.

“It means a lot when they get it shovel ready,” Melton said of Blacketor Park. “I don’t foresee a

lot of people moving in there until it’s ready to go.”

Fulton County REMC’s collaboration with FEDCO on Blacketor Park and other community development projects reflects the cooperative principles that separate electric cooperatives from other utilities, Horstman said.

“I am hopeful that the Blacketor Drive project will lead to additional opportunities to benefit Rochester and the region,” Horstman added. “I am excited to see how we can strengthen our partnership with FEDCO and make Fulton County a known destination for businesses to experience success.”

Roe filling new role in Kosciusko County %\ /($+ 6$1'(5 6WDII :ULWHU Rochester native and resident Amy Roe is ready to help area communities improve through her new role as Kosciusko County community coordinator.

Roe has been hired by the county for the newly created position.

The hiring was announced Thursday night, Feb. 10, at the county council meeting.

Her role will be to help communities improve via utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Roe’s position came about via the county receiving a $1 million grant through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ new Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program.

Roe has bachelor’s degrees in psychology and sociology from Grace College and a marketing certificate from Greenville Technical College in South Carolina.

She also has a master’s degree in management and leadership from WGU Indiana.

Roe comes into the role having previously served as the executive director of the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce and worked for the Fountain Inn Chamber of

Commerce in South Carolina. She was one of the cofounders of and currently serves as the head of Fulton County H . O . P. E . , which works $0< 52( to help residents in Fulton County connect to community resources to help with substance abuse, poverty and mental health.

Kosciusko County Commissioners President Cary Groninger said he sees both KEDCo and KCCF as important partners for improving communities through ARPA and HELP funds.

“We kind of wanted to make sure that we had a good rounded person (for Roe’s role) because we see those two as being big partners in this endeavor,” he said. “And a lot of what we’re even building on goes all the way back to what the community foundation did a couple of years ago with the Hometown Chats and then it rolled into the housing strategy then it rolled into our Forward Kosciusko comprehensive plan and so it’s like one’s

kind of built on top of the other and really this HELP program is how I described it when we received the award down in Indianapolis was I felt like we’ve built the launchpad, we’ve even built the rocket, and this is the rocket fuel that’s going to kind of get liftoff, so to speak.”

Roe was raised in Rochester in Fulton County and still lives there.

However, she said she has had multiple connections to Kosciusko County and perhaps an outsider’s view, which she believes will help in her role.

“I was born in Rochester, Indiana, and it is my home … but this has always been a second home to me,” she said. “I think that I have an outside and inside perspective.

I think that’s an interesting thing because I have an inside perspective from being here multiple times but an outside perspective, which I think is helpful for bringing new insight.”

“You know that (being) from a small community from Rochester, I … understand how small towns work and so I think it’s a really neat opportunity to take everything that I’ve learned, all my experiences and really bring it to the next level, so I think it’s going to be a great opportunity,” she said.

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states that participate more. It’s definitely something that could be appealing to a lot more folks if they learn about it.”

The USDA will award the $190,000 grant to Fulton County REMC, which will loan the funding interest-free to FEDCO to complete the project. FEDCO will then pay back Fulton County REMC; the $190,000 will then be a revolving development fund that Fulton County REMC can use for future projects.

“We want the funding to give us opportunities to be creative, but it will help us with load growth and economic development,” said

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Read Acts 16:16-40 “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved..” (Acts 16:31) It takes little imagination to see this Roman jailer was a typical calloused official with no sympathy for man and %\ 5(9 521 no interest 385.(< in Christ.

Even though Paul and Silas had been humiliated and beaten, the jailer added to their sufferings by thrusting them into the inner prison and putting their feet in the stocks. Then he went about his business and finally went to sleep for the night.

But in prison Paul and Silas sang hymns and praised God instead of complaining! At midnight, God went to work and shook the prison so all the prisoners were released. If a Roman jailer lost a prisoner, it meant

his own life would be taken; so it is no wonder the jailer, on awakening, tried to commit suicide. This is Satan the murderer at work again; for had Paul not called out and stopped him, that jailer would have died without Jesus Christ as Savior. As it was, Paul’s love and God’s grace reached the man’s heart, and he was converted (see Acts 16:3034).

It is in this passage so-called “household salvation” is refuted.

Children cannot be saved simply because their parents are saved.

The promise of salvation was to all of the jailer’s household (Acts 16:31); the preaching was heard by the household (verse 32); all the household was baptized (verse 33); but it was because all the household believed (verse 34)! By no stretch of the imagination can we conceive of infants understanding the Word of God and believing. The jailer proved he had truly been converted by washing the apostles’ wounds and feeding them in his own house. When a man opens his heart to Jesus Christ, his home should be opened as well.

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by Paul’s actions in Acts 16:35-

40. Why did Paul humiliate the Roman officials by making them settle the case openly? Paul was simply making use of his Roman citizenship and legal rights to give proper respect to the Gospel and the new church he had just established. Had Paul quietly moved out of town, the citizens would have thought he had been guilty; and this would have hindered the work of the church.

No, it is not wrong for Christians to use their legal rights, so long as it promotes the cause of Christ. This official apology and open settlement of the case (for Paul had been deprived of his legal rights) gave dignity to the Gospel and to the church.

The church at Philippi was always a favorite with the Apostle Paul, as you can see by reading his letter to the Philippians. The nucleus of that church was made up of a wealthy woman, a slave girl, and a Roman jailer. But such is the grace of God: Christ takes the weak things of the world and confounds the mighty.

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The clinic will take place inside the Rochester High School auxiliary gym. The clinic will include throwing, hitting and fielding instruction. Participants should

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Youth baseball clinic at Rochester High School bring a bat, glove and helmet, if available. No cleats should be worn.

Cost is $30 per child, which includes a T-shirt. Registration forms can be found on the Rochester High School Facebook page or in school offices. They can be returned at any Rochester school, The Winning Edge or brought on the day of the event.

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lation of earwax in the ears can produce a number of symptoms, including: • Hearing loss.

• Earaches.

• Tinnitus: a buzzing or ringing noise in the ears.

• Dizziness.

• Feeling of fullness or pressure in the ears.

• Coughing, itching, irritation.

• Pain in the ear.

• Discharge or odor.

The ears play a critical role in the auditory system which is the sensory system for hearing. Impacted earwax can disrupt this process by preventing sound from being fully absorbed and reaching the inner ear.

Serving as a physical blockage that obstructs sound, impacted earwax can create challenges with hearing as well as symptoms related to hearing loss including tinnitus. In addition to contributing to hearing loss, earwax accumulation produces uncomfortable symptoms that can be challenging to navigate.

If left untreated, these symptoms can become worse. In fact, impacted earwax is a leading cause of conductive hearing loss.

That why Affordable Hearing of Rochester has added the OtoSet — Ear Care for the 21st Century to the services offered.

There are many different ways to clean your ears, and many are not safe to try at home. For those who commonly experience impacted earwax, a visit to their primary care physician, otolaryngologist, or audiologist is required to safely remove the impaction.

OtoSet is the first automated and FDA-cleared ear cleaning device for clinical use. At the push of a button, liquid flow and microsuction technology combine to automatically break down and remove impacted earwax for a quick, safe, effective, and mess-free earwax removal procedure.

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Tippy Valley chapter plans daily scheduled events for FFA Week %\ 5$< %$/2*+ 6WDII :ULWHU With a sizable contingent of 51 active members, the Tippecanoe Valley FFA chapter has been staying busy, successfully so in most cases.

The chapter is led by upperclass students, six seniors and a junior. The officers are: Sydney Petersen, president, senior Mallory Bowers, vice president, senior Isaac Shafer, secretary, senior Cheney Canada, treasurer, senior Nicole Ziemek, reporter, senior Ashton Irwin, sentinel, senior Evan Harsh, student advisor, junior Faculty advisors are Michael Jones and Hope Slagle.

Several of the chapter’s teams competed this fall and some captured state honors.

Three teams were, or will be, involved in competing at the national level. The soils team won the Indiana state competition and is bound for the nationals in Oklahoma in May. The livestock judging team traveled to Denver, Colo., and finished eighth in the National Western competition. The forestry team competed at the National FFA contest as a “Silver Emblem Team.”

Several teams were well represented at state, with Tippy Valley being recognized as one of the top five teams in the state in the livestock skill-a-thon, and the forestry team defending its status as state champions in December. The team captured third place in the district in the chapter meeting contest. Welding, entomology and horticulture teams also competed at the state level.

The following teams will participate in competitive events this spring: livestock judging, dairy judging, poultry judging and district leadership. Members will also attend the Kosciusko County Ag Day, Women in Ag conference and FFA Parent Member Banquet this spring.

Additionally, the Tippy Valley FFA chapter helped support itself by holding its annual fish fry and mum sale.

The chapter has several activities planned for FFA week: • FFA Sunday, Feb. 20, the group will attend

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• Monday, Feb. 21, FFA swimming party.

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• Friday, Feb. 25, FFA breakfast and tractor drivein.

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Those are among the activities planned to celebrate the youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.

The Rochester FFA chapter does just that with most of their officers planning to further their education within the engineering or agriculture fields of study after high school. The Rochester members are looking forward to the National FFA Week because they can share what FFA is all about with other students and the community.

This year, RHS FFA will kick off the week Monday, Feb. 21, with their annual ski trip for the FFA members.

In the past they have gone to Swiss Valley, however this year they are venturing to the Bitter Sweet Ski Resort in Ostego, Mich.

Tuesday, Feb. 22, will kick off the activities at the school. FFA Vice President Ashley Haselby explained they will be bringing in animals throughout the week.

“We get to bring in our animals for other students to see and to see what FFA is all about, ”FFA Secretary Kyler Lowe added.

Elly Fuller, FFA reporter, noted many students don’t get to experience animals very often and this is a way to share those experiences with others.

The chapter also usually does ag themed games during the lunch hour for all students to enjoy. “We have games in the ag shop too,” Lowe shared. Haselby mentioned teachers will bring their whole class down to the shop to get involved.

Fortunately, drive your tractor to school day remained the same for years, and members really enjoy participating in that tradition Wednesday, Feb. 23. “It’s not everyday you drive a tractor down Main Street,” Lowe said “the town gets to see that it’s FFA Week.” RHS FFA President Dryden Vance stated driving a tractor to school is something different and he collects old tractors, so he enjoys being able to show those off to the community.

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“We got a lot of things going on with the community, one of the biggest is the annual FFA Consignment Auction,” said Vance. The auction is planned to take place in March.

There are 43 members of the Rochester chapter this year. “We work really well together, we even do things outside of FFA together,” mentioned Fuller.

The officers all will agree they are a close group which makes them unique compared to other chapters.

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That’s certainly not the case, however, with the school’s FFA chapter. Led by veteran advisor Jim Wildermuth, the chapter boasts around 60 members in grades 9-12, and the roster of future members from the lower grades appears to be equally as strong.

So far this year, the group has found tremendous success at the state level, including five state winners.

The dairy, FFA and 4-H poultry judging, parliamentary and equine judging teams all have found success and has or will be participating in their respective national competitions in May, which will take place in Oklahoma.

Additionally, the state champion dairy team finished fourth in their national competition last October, which earned them an invitation to compete at the international level at the Royal Highland Show in Edinland, this summer. The team also will visit burgh, Scotland, ring their Ireland during eas. time overseas. ey The journey ed will be led by coach Glen Jones and includes members Audrey laina Piel, Alaina Weaver, Jorver, dan Weaver, ilCalvin Wildermuth a and Anna Eckrote. uThe stuve dents have ked been tasked sing with raising $30,000 for their trip. Money earned FA fish fry from the FFA h l i h last month went to helping support the trip. If you would like to help, you can send a check payable to North Miami Ag Advisor, c/o Glen Jones, 4750N 450E, Rochester, IN 46975. For further information, call (574) 204-3442.

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“It’s important to us to use our skills for something like FFA.” Secretary Abby Richardson agreed, noting many of the kids in FFA had parents who also participated when they were in school.”

As always, the chapter has a week full of fun activities during National FFA Week. On Sunday, members will attend church together before going bowling as a group. Per tradition, this year, they will attend Mexico Baptist Church, which is where Piel, the chapter’s president attends. Because of Presidents Day, school will not be in session Monday, which means the inschool activities will begin Tuesday with the popular “milk chug” competition, which is open to all students.

The following day, they will hold a members-only ice cream social. Before school Thursday, there will be a truck show in the parking lot. Later in the day, all students are invited to participate in the peddle tractor race, which is sure to be lots of fun for everyone involved.

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To that end, the high school FFA members do a great job of mentoring the younger members of the school district and it certainly plays a role in the outstanding membership numbers each year. It was noted some members of the chapter never grew up on a farm or had any involvement with agriculture. They simply wanted to be part of FFA and the values, activities and camaraderie that exists amongst the tightly-knit group.

“Our elementary teachers are really supportive of FFA,” noted advisor Jim Wildermuth. “They see the value in what we’re doing and help out however they can. Part of the reason for our success is the tremendous support we receive from the school’s administration, as well as great community support, including businesses and individuals.”

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This year the FFA program saw a small growth in members compared to last year. In 2021 there was 63 members involved to varying degrees, including students in seventh to 12th grade. “This year we have a total of 71 members. That’s a small growth, but an improvement is an improvement,” stated Mackenzi Roudebush, secretary of Caston FFA. “We have so many students at Caston School Corporation who are interesting in bettering the community through FFA.” She continued to explain many of the members are wanting to go to college for an agricultural career.

National FFA Week allows FFA members to educate the public about agriculture. During the week, Caston FFA members will conduct a variety of activities to help others within the school and community learn about FFA and agricultural education.

To kick off the week, Monday, Feb. 21, they will have their annual petting zoo inside the ag shop. This is where the members will bring in animals and students of the elementary and junior high school can see them. In addition to the petting zoo, members of the Caston chapter have invited other local chapters, such as Pioneer, Lewis Cass, Rochester and Logansport to a skating party at the Logansport Skate World and Fun Center.

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The day continues with the annual FFA hog roast.

“The hog roast started in 1985 and has truly been the highlight of FFA week. Community members gather at the ag shop to dine on a pulled pork meal and share fellowship with current and past members,” explained

Roudebush. You can enjoy the hog roast 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at Caston High School.

“Caston is a small rural school with strong ties and traditions to the agricultural industry. We have outstanding support from our community,” said Roudebush when asked about what makes the Caston FFA program so special.

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Which came first, the chicken or the egg? We can sit around and debate that in many different ways, but I will change that question to something that can be more easily proven.

Which came first, the dog or the pig?

Domestication of animals started to take place around the time of crop domestication. Around 12,000 years ago, wheat was one of the first crops to undergo genetic improvements allowing people to go from being hunters and gathers to being farmers. This is the dawn of civilization. There would not be any massive cities without the ability to feed people.

Farming allowed the ability of communities to have excess food and therefore people could now trade and have occupations like butchers, bakers and candlestick makers.

In those roles, the bakers had a variety of wheat species domesticating them to the point today we have six classes of wheat that can be used depending on where it is

grown and the use, bread, pasta, pie crust, brewing, or pastry.

Domestication of animals brought about the butcher trade.

Goats were the first farm animal, around 10,000 BC followed by pigs and sheep, a thousand years later; cattle in 8000 B.C. and chickens in 6000 B.C. Geese were 3,000 more years into the future.

Ancient horse DNA samples have identified the genetic homeland of modern horses, where the animals were first domesticated around 4,200 years ago. According to a study published in Nature in Oct. 2020, modern domestic horses probably originated on the steppes around the Volga and Don rivers, now part of Russia, before spreading across Eurasia.

They are the latecomers to domestication coming about 8,000 years after goats but they made significant strides in transportation, communications, and warfare. Part of that domestication was breeding horses for a strong back. An essential trait for the many uses we have for horses.

The candlestick maker can trace their origins back to the Egyptians. They are located on the western edge of the area of

the world known as the cradle of civilization. The area from which wheat, sheep, and goats also arose.

The first candles are attributed to the ancient Egyptians, who made torches by soaking the pithy core of reeds in melted animal fat. The Romans began making candles from tallow, beginning around 500 BC. Tallow is the fat of either sheep or beef. The domestication of these animals lent themselves to the establishment of this trade.

The first animal domesticated was the dog at least 3,000 years before goats. Man’s best friend was also its first friend. Some evidence even points to wolves being domesticated 23,000 years ago in Siberia.

So, to answer the hen and egg question. I contend it is the egg. I equate that with a seed.

Our bread wheat comes from a cross of durum wheat and a plant called Tausch’s goatgrass. That breeding produced an improved genetic seed from which our bread wheat is derived. There are many genetic crossings in all walks of life, it is from those we have been able to mankind.

It is all in the seed, or should I say the egg.

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The EKGs will be conducted at Warsaw High School T-RAC (Door 14) from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1.

The cost is $9 per person and is offered to students going into ninth12th grade next year.

EKGs monitor the electrical signals that control how the heart beats and pumps blood. These noninvasive tests may detect an unrecognized heart condition. The tests check the heart rhythm, identify structural problems of the heart

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All abnormal tests will be communicated to the parent/guardian of an athlete under the age of 18 for follow up. Any student 18 and older will be notified directly for follow up. A signed consent form should be brought to the appointment and can be found on the Tippecanoe Valley High School Facebook page.

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Valley staff organized a small celebration in the TVHS Jeff Shriver Viking Room for the students, family and friends.

Petersen, of Claypool, told media at the event she was glad her efforts resulted in being valedictorian.

“I guess it’s just cool to finally see all my hard work pay off because school has always been important to me. It’s always been my No. 1 priority,” she said.

Wood, of Akron, said he was just happy he’s nearly finished with high school.

“It’s nice to be (almost) done,” he said. “Graduation is 114 days away.”

The two learned they had taken the top two spots in the Class of 2022 in December.

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en, said he believes the two kept each other focused on their studies.

“Well, I know both of them (have) worked really hard at it,” he said. “I think they were kind of the top two for a while … I think they pushed each other a little maybe … it made them both probably work a little harder.”

“We’re very proud,” said Petersen’s mother Sarah Petersen.

“She’s always been a very hardworking, determined kid, so it’s neat to see her hard work pay off and she deserves it.” “(It’s) quite an honor,” said Wood’s mother Jill Wood of how she felt about his being salutatorian. “I’m very proud of him.

I mean he’s worked really hard.

He’s very smart, and I’m just glad his hard work paid off.”

Wood’s father Raymond Wood agreed.

As for post-graduation, Petersen plans to study veterinary nursing at Purdue University.

“I (also) want to continue to raise livestock and eventually have a family and (have them) show livestock like I did,” she said.

Wood plans to study computer

hardware engineering, but is undecided about where he’s attending college.

With her interest in animals, Petersen said her favorite classes in high school have been with agriculture teacher Mike Jones.

Wood said he’s enjoyed Kris Walker’s English classes. “They’re somewhat difficult, but they’re always enjoyable,” he said.

Petersen’s extracurricular activities have included 4-H and FFA. “Some of my most memorable awards and accomplishments have been winning Grand Champion Specialty Market Goat at the Kosciusko County 4-H Fair in 2021, winning Fifth Overall Supreme Ewe at the Indiana State Fair in 2021 with one of my own babies, getting to serve as treasurer of the Indiana District Officer II FFA Officer Team my senior year, as well as being able to participate in multiple national contests through FFA,” she wrote in information given to media.

Wood’s been involved in archery, robotics, academic team, student council and National Honor Society.

Updates and happenings 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— Nickel Plate Festival public forum 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Rochester Public Library, 302 W. 7th St., Meeting Room A. —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.

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—o— Chair volleyball at 11:30 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 18, and again Monday, Feb. 21, at the Fulton County Community Resource Center, 625 Pontiac St., Rochester.

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—o— Come play “Name that Tune” at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the Fulton County Community Resource Center.

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EMPLOYMENT General Employment E030 HELP WANTED: Part-time or full-time farm help on grain and beef farm.

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Michigan Road and 15th Road - Argos, Indiana Mostly All Tillable - Highly Productive Farmland Ranging from 15.9 Acre Parcel to 64.79 Acre Parcel POSSESSION DAY OF CLOSING

Tuesday - March 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Auction Site: Marshall County Community Center (4H Fairgrounds - 202 West St., Argos, IN) Parcel 1 — 49.62 acres, more or less with approximately 48.37 acres tillable. Predominate soils are Linkville and Riddles. Road frontage along the North side of 15th Road.

Parcel 2 — 64.79 acres, more or less, mostly all tillable with the predominate soils being Brookston, Riddles-Oshtemo and Crosier. Road frontage along the West side of Michigan Road.

Parcel 3 — 15.9 acres, more or less, mostly all tillable with the predominate soils being Linkville and Riddles-Oshtemo. Road frontage along the East side of Michigan Road.

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PUBLIC AUCTIONS Jones Online Only Auction Auction 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. 500N, Delphi.

furniture, tools. Ted’s Auction Center, www.gotoauction.com ID 6381.

Online Only Consignment Auction 6 p.m. Feb. 22. International Harvester and Case IH. bit.ly/batesih22, Bourbon.

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10 a.m. Feb. 19. 11536 4A Road, Plymouth. Union—North School Corporation surplus. Glassware, smalls,

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.

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Born in Rochester in 1957, I grew up in the southern part of the county in the Fulton area. A graduate of 5$1'< *81'580 Caston class of 1975, I am a conservative who is pro-life, pro-gun and a spiritual man of integrity. I attend New Life Church in Rochester and support traditional values.

I would embrace representing all in my district and county regardless of political labels.

I was employed at IFBCA Rochester Feed Mill for more than 23 years. I then was employed as national sales manager for O’Brien Manufacturing and covered the Eastern U.S. and Canada. I also was head of maintenance for Fulton County Courthouse for more than five years, and then continued my county employment for an additional seven years for the highway department.

I am not a man who intends to

make promises I can’t keep but I can assure you I will attend all meetings, treat everyone with respect and try to use common sense in considering everyone’s opinion. I feel sometimes the average Joe out here has not been represented very well, and I will look at everyone on a level playing field. I truly care about Fulton County and those who call it home.

I want to see our young people stick around and continue to live here. We need good paying job opportunities for our young people. Opportunities of a lifetime only last the lifetime of the opportunity, and I feel we have not taken advantage of some of the opportunities we have had?

I am not promising to bring jobs, but I will promise to do all I can to encourage growth and support the Industry we already have as well.

To sum it all up, I want to under promise and over deliver. I want to improve our county in every way we can. “Whoever wishes to be a leader among you, must be your servant.” I look forward to the opportunity to do just that.

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574-223-4655 NOW HIRING HOUSEKEEPING STAFF FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON Super 8 & Quality Inn Are Having A Job Hiring Fair Tuesday, February 22 Noon-3pm 289 McDonald Drive, Rochester, IN 46975

Come in and pick up application and receive on site interview.

If you are unable to attend job fair, please pick up an application at either one of the hotel’s front desks.

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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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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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Winamac Coil Spring has Flexible Part-Time positions for 1st or 2nd shift.

Work anywhere from 16-29 hours per week.

Please talk to us about how we can make our flexibility work for you! **Apply in Person At: 512 N. Smith St., Kewanna**

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Upward of 100 people attended the event featuring a full buffet meal that included ham and turkey, potatoes and vegetables.

Following an introduction of SWCD supervisors, associates, special guests and sponsors, guest speaker Tim Eizinger, a retired Indiana Department of Natural Resources forester who noted he had been “in over 8,000 woods” during his 43year career. Eizinger offered a presentation on “The Natural Heritage of Indiana: Fulton County and How It Fits into the State’s Eco-systems,” detailing some of the state’s and local area’s natural history and features.

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The council agreed to set an executive session to review candidates before an approval vote can happen at a public meeting.

In other business, the council: • Recognized town employees for their work clearing snow during the snowstorm last week.

• Heard Town Utilities Superintendent Josh Shepherd has purchased a snow pusher for the town he asked the council permission for. It’s coming from W.A. Jones and costs $3,700.

The council’s next meeting is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at town hall.

Ivy Tech announces fall dean’s list Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area has announced the following area students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester.

To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or above while enrolled in at least six credit hours and be seeking a degree. Students also must have achieved a minimum of 12 cumulative credit hours during the course of their academic career.

Area students include: Abril Baca, Akron Sydney Berry, Denver Denise Gordon, Denver David Sunday, Denver Stephen Warren, Fulton Hanna Weldon, Kewanna Cameron Early, Macy Jo Anne Sherman, Macy Madison Booth, Rochester Anna Kamp, Rochester Amber Lowe, Rochester Isabella Miller, Rochester Michael Thomas, Rochester