The Shopping Guide News of Fulton County - February 22, 2023

Monarch butterfly lessons taking flight

Now is the time to start planning if you want to join an upcoming, hands-on educational course to learn how to raise — from start to finish — monarch butterflies.

“Monarch Magic” will be taught by Valerie Gordon of Rochester, a monarch butterfly enthusiast who has developed a curriculum on raising the majestic orange-and-black butterflies. The course is largely geared toward children, but adults are welcome, too.

“It helps the environment, and it’s easy,” Gordon said about raising monarchs. She has shared her program in schools in Kokomo, where she used to live, and late last year gave a presentation on the topic at the Kewanna library in conjunction with the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District.

“The absolute hardest thing,” Gordon said, “is that you need the swamp milkweed.”

Orders for the plants to be used in her course, which runs from Continued on page 2

K NOW Y OUR N EIGHBOR

Grossman assumes new role as 4-H educator

Fulton County’s new Purdue Extension 4-H Youth Educator

Crystal Grossman is a lifelong resident of the county. Raised on a small farm outside of Akron, she was a 10-year 4-H member who showed beef, swine and sheep as a member of the Henry Hardy Farmers.

“My parents and grandparents were also in 4-H,” she said. “4-H is generational for me.”

Before returning to 4-H in a professional capacity, Grossman was a customer service representative at Midwest Spring and Stamping for three years.

She was also a coordinator for Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) at Rochester High School, working with juniors and seniors to improve employability skills. And it was there, she said, “I realized I wanted to be in youth development again.”

Grossman knows first-hand the benefits of 4-H. “You learn a lot of responsibility in the animal projects,” she recalled. A shy child growing up, Grossman commented on how 4-H helped her to become “more outgoing” through her interactions at club meetings and at fairs. “For me that was helpful.”

She has fond memories of prepping for the Fulton County 4-H Fair with her brothers: feeding,

washing and taking care of the sheep and pigs they showed in addition to the beef cattle raised on the family’s 50-acre “hobby farm.”

Fair week was a special time spent with her “fair friends” and taking part in numerous activities such as the Battle of the Barns. She was also involved with Fulton County Pork Producers and livestock projects. “Then we would sell them and start all over again.”

Grossman started her work overseeing 4-H youth programming in December, when she worked with REMC on the company’s circuit board workshops with area fourth graders, a program she said has been ongoing for 26 years. The program starts with a demonstration that familiarizes students with electrical terms and safety procedures. Later, each student has the chance to turn a wooden board and baggie of parts into a working circuit board.

After being away from 4-H, Grossman is also “relearning who’s who” by attending community meetings, visiting schools and “learning where the youth hang out and what is needed.”

While working at Midwest Spring and Stamping, Grossman held a second job as a local coordinator for Indiana Cultural Exchange Services. “In high school I was friends with the exchange students,” she said, and in 2018

she decided to host students herself. Since then, she has hosted six students and is currently hosting two, one from Spain and another from South Korea. Much of her free time is spent running them to their various activities.

Grossman also enjoys spending time with her family, including a niece and nephew who are now involved with 4-H.

Grossman noted there are 4-H opportunities for everyone, particularly the building projects. There are also many volunteer opportunities for adults. To sign up, go online and register at v2.4honline.com. Anyone with questions about 4-H or Indiana Cultural Exchange Services may reach her at (574) 223-3397.

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June 1 through Oct. 31, must be placed soon. A local grower will need to set seeds in March so plants are ready by mid-May, she said.

Milkweed is essential, since it is the only plant on which monarchs will lay their eggs and feed. Common milkweed, once plentiful in ditches and fields, has declined in recent decades with the advent of herbicide-tolerant crops, leading to a sharp drop in the number of monarch butterflies. Last summer, the monarch butterfly was officially designated as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Swamp milkweed is a variety of milkweed Gordon hopes to see spring up in residential areas, away

from crop sprays. “Let’s bring monarchs to our homes,” she said. “Let’s get our gardens beefed up with milkweed.”

Creating monarch-friendly gardens of any size is good “because every little bit helps” bolster the butterfly ranks, said Megan Malott, executive director of the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District. She has a special interest in creating pollinator habitats, areas that bloom with native flowers to draw butterflies, bees and other pollinators.

In fact, Malott currently is administering a $10,000 state grant to create a pollinator habitat in Rochester that she hopes could help put the city on a map of communities pledging to protect monarchs. The

city already has one butterfly garden at Lakeside Park, developed by Kimberly Landis and Diann Grube.

Malott hopes the soil and water conservation district will be working closely with Gordon in the future. “She’s had success with her Kokomo program, and she’s passionate about it,” Malott said. “Just raising awareness of all pollinators is important, especially monarch butterflies because they’re an endangered species.”

Gordon, a Rochester native who is the daughter of Bill and Joan Gordon, got interested in monarch butterflies in 2015 when she walked into the middle of a monarch migration at a watering hole in the Texas desert. “I stood in those hundreds and hundreds of monarchs and thought, ‘Wow,’” she recalled.

She already had an interest in butterflies after seeing many in Panama during the years she lived there as a military wife. The Texas experience launched her efforts in Kokomo, which she now has brought here.

“I’m volunteering my time to do this,” said Gordon, 63, an outdoor enthusiast, adventure guide at Big Bend National Park in Texas and a former home-school mom as well as former licensed substitute teacher. “I don’t want or expect pay. I want kids to get involved in nature.” She later added, “What they learn to love, they will protect.”

Gordon’s course is geared toward children in public, private or home schools. Gordon said the lessons could make for a science fair project, help fulfill requirements for a Scouting badge or fulfill credit for a home-school science curriculum.

“Monarch Magic” will cover planting swamp milkweed in home flower gardens; gathering eggs; raising caterpillars; the chrysalis stage; emerging monarchs; tagging and release.

Participants will meet in person once a month, June through October, and be able to ask and get answers to questions throughout the summer.

Children will also be asked to put together a creative project, like a report, photo album or poster, to sum up their learning experience.

The cost for participants will be about $22 to cover the key supplies, which include a netted container and three milkweed plants.

For more information, to register and to submit your milkweed order, contact Gordon at valerie.s.gordon2017@gmail.com.

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Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors is a column in which readers share friendly advice. To ask or answer questions, write ‘the PAPER’, Good Neighbors, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542; fax 800-886-3796; or e-mail abias@the-papers.com. Please no phone calls.

Editor’s Note: The Good Neighbors column is for people looking for hard-to-find or old items or for people seeking advice, not for items you can find in a local store or sell through the help of a classified ad. This column will now run every other week.

Chafing pans

Good neighbors: I have two chafing pans, one is 9-by-13 size and one is a round size. I’m in Nappanee. Call (574) 646-2418.

Free treadmill

Good neighbors: We have a 12-year-old electric Pro-Form treadmill that works. It is free to anyone who will come and take it out of our basement in Goshen. Call (574) 534-2932.

Transfer old VHS to new DVD

Good neighbors: To transfer your old VHS tapes to new DVDs, call (574) 206-5310. Text or leave a message.

New questions

LeapPad — Does anyone have a LeapPad or LeapPad Plus Writing in excellent working condition that you would be willing to part with? I can’t get parts anymore and they aren’t available new anymore. My son has lots of books and cartridges but his LeapPad doesn’t work anymore. I would be willing to pay a reasonable price. Please call Loretta at (574) 646-2219.

Degenerative disc disease — I am a 53-yearold lady and was just diagnosed with degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and cervical spinal stenosis. I am being sent to a pain management doctor since my doctor can’t do anything more for me. I was told surgery would be rods and things. I do not care to have a rod in my neck so I’m wondering if you have any other suggestions for me? Is there a doctor in the U.S. that can help me? Or is there a doctor in Germany, France or some other country that someone has gotten help from with my problem? Reply through this column. — A good neighbor

Caston Little League registration open until March 1

Caston Little League registration is open online only at castonathleticleague.com until Wednesday, March 1. Late registration is from March 2-5 with a late fee of $25 per player.

Other upcoming events include a mandatory parent meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, in the Caston High School gymnasium.

Visit the above website for more information on the 2023 Little League season.

Pug — Does anyone know of a pug for sale or free to a good home? I am looking for a female who is over 3 years old and been spayed. I cannot afford to pay much for one but would spoil one and give her all the love I could give a pet. Call (574) 267-2851.

Rainbow sweeper — We are looking for a used Rainbow sweeper in good condition. Call (574) 4574575.

Press marks — Any helpful hints on how to remove press marks from shirts? Reply through this column. — A reader

Horse or cow manure — Looking for one to two loads of horse or cow manure near Leiters Ford. I will pick up. Please leave a message at (574) 201-9404.

Glass jars — Looking for gallon glass jars and also 2-quart glass jars. Will pay a reasonable price. We are in the Nappanee area. Call and leave a message at (574) 354-3930.

Old sewing machine cabinet — Does any good neighbor have an old sewing machine cabinet (wooden) they no longer need or want? Close to Etna Green/surrounding area. Reply to (574) 646-2153.

Young laying hens — Wanted, a flock of young laying hens. Prefer the ones that lay brown eggs. Call (574) 831-5857.

Trampoline mat — Wanted, 15-foot trampoline mat in good condition. Call (574) 831-5857.

Old garden shed — Will take your old, unwanted garden shed. Will remove, preferably in the Nappanee area. Will also take any wooden embroidery hoops. Call (574) 773-2677.

Weaving lessons — Does anyone in this area offer beginning weaving lessons? Reply through this column. — A neighbor

Amish directories — Is there a good neighbor who has Amish directories they no longer want? Nappanee area before 1993 or LaGrange/Elkhart before 1980. I am willing to pay for them. Call (574) 7737603.

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Jolly E. Vaughn Owner Of J.E. Vaughn Painting Service

Jolly E. Vaughn, 87, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On March 19, 1935, in Wilson, Ark., Jolly Elwood Vaughn was born, the fifth child of Orville and Maude Cannon Vaughn. Growing up, he shared his childhood with 12 siblings. Proudly, he graduated from Wilson High School with the class of 1953.

Jolly and Glenda Faye Bailey were married on Aug. 13, 1957, in DeSoto County, Miss. They have shared 65 years of life’s adventures. From their union came four beautiful daughters, Candy, Terry, Pamela and Kisia. Two more generations have been added to the family tree with the blessings of 15 grandchildren and numerous greatgrandchildren.

With a keen eye for decorating, Jolly was the owner of J.E. Vaughn Painting Service. Jolly enjoyed being outdoors. Going hunting or throwing a line in his favorite watering hole was a great way to relax. Grandpa Jolly cherished the time spent with his grandchildren.

Left to cherish Jolly’s memory are his wife, Glenda; three daughters, Terry Norrell and husband Kurt of Cuero, Texas, Pamela G. Gagnon and husband Robert of Rochester and Kisia Ulery and husband Rod of Rochester; 15 grandchildren, Mark, Renee, Chad, Colton, Jamie, Joshua, Jonas, Sam, Andrea, Phillip, Ryan, Neal, Kyle, Kody and Allison; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Vaughn of Wilson, Ark.; two brothers, Gary Vaughn and Billy Vaughn and wife Nadine “Dean,” all of Wilson, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Jolly in death are his parents; daughter, Candy Denny; four sisters, Carol, Peggy, Ann and LaVerne; and five brothers, Ted, Clarence, Orville Jr., Winston and Jerry.

A service to celebrate the life of Jolly E. Vaughn will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Jeannie Winstead

Former Seamstress and CNA

Jeannie Winstead, 75, Rochester, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On June 23, 1947, Jean Suzanne was born in Chicago to Robert C. and Elizabeth M. Underhill Potthoff. Proudly, she graduated from St. Sabina Catholic High School. Jeannie and Jackie J. Shuey were married in Rochester on July 20, 1968. They shared 24 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, he passed away on March 19, 1992. On Dec. 24, 1993, Jeannie and Robert C. “Bob” Winstead were married. He passed away on April 17, 2006.

The Winstead’s loved to go camping and taking a ride on his motorcycle. Jeannie enjoyed garage sales and spending time with friends. She loved playing cards and enjoyed dancing to the “oldies” and was a fun lady. Her door was always open to anyone in need. She loved everyone unconditionally and it showed. Jeannie was a Christian and had amazing faith in God.

Blood didn’t always equal family to her. Jeannie had so much “family,” extra kids and grandkids. As a seamstress, Jeannie worked at Hart Schaffner Marx until it closed. Jeannie was a CNA and cared for many while working in home health care. She was a member of the Church of God of Kewanna and the Red Hat Society.

Left to cherish the memory of Jeannie are five children, Heather Goad and companion Lisa Mann of Indianapolis, Tammy Winstead of Rochester; Bobby Shuey of Rochester, Dixie Lewis of Kokomo and Walter Hartman of Rochester; five granddaughters; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, James Potthoff and his wife Renita of Montery; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Jeannie in death are her parents; husband; daughter, Stacey Shuey, at the age of 7; son, Jackie J. “JJ” Shuey; sister, Kathleen Fisher; and four Potthoff brothers, Robert “Bob,” Thomas “Tom,” William “Bill” and Hugh.

Private family services will be held. The Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester has been entrusted with the arrangements. Interment will be in the Citizen’s Cemetery.

Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Ralph D. Muse

Retired From Rochester Street Department

Ralph D. Muse, 68, Rochester, passed away at 6:38 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

He was born June 18, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Denver and Essie (Daulton) Muse. On Sept. 30, 1972, in Fowler, he married Gwen Pratt and she survives.

Ralph had worked for many years at the former General Transfer before retiring from the Rochester Street Department. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Gwen Muse, Rochester; grandson, Michael (Kylise) Muse, Milwaukee, Wis.; mother, Essie Muse, Rochester; brother, Richard (Lisa) Muse, Burnettsville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; son, Tony Muse; and brothers, Robert Muse and Roger Muse.

Private interment will take place at a later date at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Son’s of the American Legion.

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

Bartley E. See Bartley

E. See, 59, Macy, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

He was born July 23, 1963. On Nov. 23, 1991, he married Raye Anne Parson, who survives.

He also is survived by his sons, Brantley (Sara) See, Macy, and Bryant (Kara) See, Macy; four grandchildren and one on the way; his parents, Lawrence and Sue See, Macy; father- and mother-in-law, Rick and Gloria Parson, Roann; brother, Bret See, Macy; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Burnell See.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Interment will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery, Macy, following the service. Visitation was from 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Share a memory or send an online condolence at hartzlerfuneralservcies.com.

Joseph Kuhn

Joseph Kuhn, 89, Winamac , died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at his residence.

Arrangements are pending at Rans Funeral Home.

John Daniel Matthews Jr.

John Daniel Matthews Jr., 55, Winamac, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at his residence.

Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Janice E. Jensen Knorr

Janice E. Knorr, 81, Winamac, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at White Oak Healthcare Center, Monticello.

She was born Jan. 18, 1942.

She is survived by her sons, Eric Knorr (former wife Wendi Knorr), Winamac, and Andy (Michelle) Knorr, Cornelius, N.C.; former spouse, Gerald Knorr, Charlotte, N.C.; five grandchildren; and sisters, Karen Havel, Naperville, Ill., Sandra Norris, Yeoman, Kris (David) Lawson, Royal Center, and Leslie (Philip) Irvin, Monticello.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ida Dart Jensen; and brother, Charles Jensen.

A celebration of life will be held at 5 p.m. Feb. 24, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, 304 S. Chicago St., Royal Center.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the time of service.

Janice’s online guestbook is available and condolences may be shared at ransfuneralhomes.com.

Lulu Belle Walker, 85, Bunker Hill, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Howard Community Hospital of Kokomo.

She was born Dec. 11, 1937. On Dec. 11, 1960, she married William Eugene Walker, who preceded her in death in 1983.

She is survived by her children, Donna Walker, Bunker Hill, Jeffrey Walker (Tina Dodge), Matthews, N.C., David Walker (Kathy Latta), Galveston, and Rodney (Nickie) Walker, Kokomo; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Ellen Horn, Winamac.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Walter L. and Cora E. Warmbrod Peters; sisters, Lucille Overmyer, Olive Master and Norma Master; and brother, Willard Peters.

A celebration of life was held Friday, Feb. 17, at Pleasant Hill Lake Bruce Community Church, Kewanna. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

John J. Jewell

John J. Jewell, 68, Akron, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at his residence. He was born Aug. 22, 1954.

On Aug. 25, 1979, he married Rhonda Yazel, who survives. He also is survived by his son, Rory (Alisan) Jewell, Fort Wayne, and daughter, Chaitra (Ryan) Adams, Akron; five grandchildren and one on the way; siblings, Phyllis (Stephen) Bendzunas, Bluffton, S.C., and George (Kerry) Jewell, South Bend; brother-inlaw, Mike (June) Yazel, Mentone; sister-in-law, Teresa (Jim) Jones, Brookston; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Justin and Cody Jewell; his parents, Lee George and Sarah Margaret Ogden Jewell; and his mother- and father-in-law, Harold and Ellanora Yazel.

Memorial visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with a time for family and friends to share memories of John at 1 p.m. A private family interment will take place at Mentone Cemetery, Mentone.

Memorial contributions can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 91891, Washington, DC 20090-1891 or to Gentiva Hospice.

Share a memory or send an online condolence at hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Elnora L. Jordan Elnora

Louis Jordan, 95, formerly of Winamac , died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Franciscan Hospital East, Lafayette.

She was born June 21, 1927. On Dec. 24, 1945, she married George M. Jordan, who preceded her in death in 1993.

She is survived by her son, Jerry Jordan, Queenstown, Md.; daughter, Cynthia (Jim Brady) Jordan, Battle Ground; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Nancy Jordan, Safety Harbor, Fla.; and sister, Shirley Beckner, Winamac. She was also preceded in death by her son, George Michael Jordan; daughter-in-law, Libby Jordan; parents, Burvie Alvin and Dorothy Fay White Rife; and brothers, Orville Rife, Gerald Rife, J.B. Rife and Calvin Rife. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Burial took place in Winamac Cemetery, McKinley Addition, Winamac.

Memorial contributions may be made to Indiana Veterans’ Home Activities Department (Recreation) or to the Winamac First Christian Church.

Online condolences may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Frain Mortuary, Winamac, handled arrangements.

Lulu Belle Walker

Fulton County REMC awards Operation Round Up money

Fulton County REMC recently awarded four area organizations with Operation Round Up checks, each for $1,250.

Organizations receiving donations were Winamac VFW Post 1728; the Recovery Cafe; Psi Iota Xi, Eta Mu Chapter; and Junior Achievement.

Operation Round Up is a voluntary program in which Fulton County REMC members round up the spare change on their monthly energy bill to give back to the community.

The next application deadline for Operation Round Up is April 1.

If you are interested in learning more about the program or would

like to apply, visit fcremc.coop and under the community tab, drag down to Operation Round Up Fundraising.

C OUNTY R EPORT

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couple has filed for a marriage dissolution in Fulton County courts:

Elchert, Taylor — Arial Elchert, Rochester, and Bryton Dale Taylor, Rochester. With children.

Court News Circuit Court

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

Complaint

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Vickie L. Dust, Rochester, $2,071.23.

Foreclosure

Equity Prime Mortgage LLC v. Sheena Nichole Long, Akron, et al., $128,134.85.

Superior Court

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

Complaints

Capital One NA v. Janet M. Green, Rochester, $4,412.16; Benjamin Dolack, Kewanna, $1,839.60; James Roach, Rochester, $1,587.98.

Discover Bank c/o Discover Products Inc. v. Bettie J. Gross, Rochester, $2,210.58.

Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were assessed in Fulton County courts:

Speeding — Kara L. Westwood, Twelve Mile, $160.50; Brianne N. Hall,

Delphi, $150.50; Christopher J. Aiello, Fishers, $171; Abel R. Riyanto, Acworth, Ga., $171; Tania R. CuevasGarcia, Indianapolis, $160.50; Leslie C. Dezarn, West Lafayette, $171; Adam W. Dille, Rochester, $150.50; Clifton Hobbs, Indianapolis, $160.50; Jacob T. Fancher, Carmel, $171.

Passing a stopped school bus when stop arm is out and activated — Charles Callahan, Rochester, $385.50.

Driving while suspended, operating with expired plates — Jorge L. Ortega, Pasco, Wash., $211.

Michigan quartet performs at Riverview Church

The Justified Quartet of Akron, Mich., will perform a free gospel concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Riverview Community Church, Tippecanoe.

In 2011, four men joined their voices to create the Southern gospel sound of Justified Quartet. Members are Tim Caldwell, Mark Jacoby, Carl Ledford and David Potts.

Caldwell was with The Calvarymen Quartet and Chosen. Jacoby, who has been singing gospel music most of his life, was a member of Praise Quartet and The Calvarymen Quartet. Ledford sang with The Gospelmen,

The Calvarymen and One Destiny. Potts was a member of The Gospelmen Quartet and the Reconciled Quartet.

The concert is free, but a freewill offering will be taken.

Riverview Community Church is located at 3780 SR 110, Tippecanoe.

For more information, call Pastor Rod Ruberg at (574) 223-4193.

Updates and happenings

Teresa Morning, a first grade teacher at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School, will present a Black History Month program at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. All are welcome to attend.

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The Fulton County Republican Women will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at the Fulton County Historical Society, 37 E. 375N, Rochester. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

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The Fulton County Animal Center, is holding a low-cost vaccine clinic from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5 and 12.

The basic dog/cat package will include an exam, rabies and DHLPP/FVRCP (combo vaccine) for $50. The basic puppy/kitten package will include an exam, dewormer and DHLPP/FVRCP (combo vaccine) for $40.

Also offered will be Lyme vaccine, bordetella vaccine, heartworm testing, feline leukemia/ FIV testing, microchipping and flea/tick/heartworm prevention.

All dogs must be on a leash, and all cats must be in a carrier. The clinics take place at the animal center, 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester.

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An upcoming exhibition in Logansport will feature artist Lisa A. Baker, whose work is featured at The Native Nook art gallery, downtown Rochester. The exhibition is set for 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, on the Bonus Level at Bonus Pints, Logansport.

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Potawatomi Wildlife Park, SR 331, Tippecanoe, will hold its annual banquet and fundraiser from 6-7:45 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Back Forty Banquet Hall, 1010 9B Road, Bourbon.

The evening will include an open bar, buffet dinner, dessert, browsing of auction items and entertainment from Jeff Unterbrink from 6-7. At 7, park manager Lacey Pfeiffer will give a welcome and the 2022 park report. At 7:15, bidding will take place on 10 live auction baskets. At 7:35, the premiere of the video “Visit Potawatomi Wildlife Park” will be shown.

Tickets cost $40 each. Ticket sales end at the end of February, and no tickets will be sold at the

door. Tickets may be purchased through a board member, the park manager or online at potawatomiwildlifepark.bpt.me.

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The Adult Crafty Corner will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Akron Carnegie Public Library. This month’s craft will be “Victorian Book Decor.” Signup is required.

Also, the Akron library will feature an escape room Wednesday through Saturday, March 1-4. The theme is under wraps. It will be geared toward teens and adults, but the library will accommodate younger children who might like to experience the escape room with their family.

Sign-up is required.

The Akron library is located at 205 E. Rochester St., Akron. Call (574) 893-4113 to reserve a spot either for the Adult Crafty Corner or the escape room.

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An “Art Reveal and Mystery Party” in honor of founder and artist Diane Tesler will be held for the public from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at The HeARTery, 414 E. Main St., Kewanna. Light refreshments will be served. —o—

The Duct Tape Prom will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Outlet Youth Center, 491 Apache Drive, Rochester.

Youth in grades five through 12 are welcome to attend the free event, which will feature a deejay, refreshments, fellowship, prizes and a photo booth. All kids need to do is find an old outfit and spruce it up with any kind of duct tape in any kind of pattern. Winners will be chosen for king and queen based on the best outfits. —o—

The Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna, will start a monthly youth program at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, called “Catch” Kids Club. “Catch” stands for “Coordinated Approach to Child Health.”

Fulton County Purdue Extension educator Lori Stiffler will be presenting a program that teaches healthy habits and nutrition. She plans to share fun ways to learn about healthy eating and the importance of physical activity.

For more information, call the library at (574) 653-2011.

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Charleston, SC/Savannah, GA

April 30 - May 5, 2023

The cost is $990/person (based on double occupancy) and includes all transportation and lodging, 8 meals including lunch at Paula Deen’s Lady & Sons Restaurant, guided tours of Savannah and Charleston, tour of Ft. Sumter, carriage ride in Savannah, visits to River Street District and Charleston City Market, Magnolia Plantation Home & Nature Tram tour, Charleston Harbor Cruise, and a souvenir gift.

The Best of Italy

August 23 - September 2, 2023

This Trip To Italy Has So Much To Offer!

The agenda includes visits to Rome, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square & Basilica, Colosseum, Montecatini, dinner at a traditional Tuscan farmhouse, Florence, Michelangelo’s statue of David, boat ride at Venice Island, glassblowing demonstration, Leaning Tower of Pisa, scenic drive through Apennine Mountains, Assisi, Pompeii, Naples, Capri, and Sorrento. Free time for shopping and dining too! Cost = $3340 based on double occupancy.

Red Rocks Train Trip

From The Rockies To The Red Rocks

September 25 - October 2, 2023

Trip highlights include 13 meals, all airport transfers, guided tour of Denver, Rocky Mountaineer train ride with glass-dome windows from Denver to Las Vegas, seeing/touring Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion National Park, plus 2 nights in Las Vegas. Cost is $4795/person

Castles of New York

October 16-20, 2023

The cost is $925/person (based on double occupancy) and includes all lodging and transportation, 8 meals, visits to Boldt Castle, Singer Castle, Wing’s Castle, a stop at Millbrook Vineyards and Winery including wine tasting, a cruise on the St. Lawrence River, a guided tour of the New York State Capital building, and a souvenir gift.

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For information on any of these trips, contact RSVP Director Anne King at 574-223-3716

Let’s talk about types of hearing aids

Editor’s Note: Chuck Smith is a licensed hearing care practitioner and owner of Affordable Hearing, with offices in Rochester and Logansport. He specializes in testing and fitting hearing aids, tinnitus therapy, hearing conservation and cerumen management (earwax removal). This is the first of two parts on hearing aids.

Today, I want to talk about hearing aids.

Have you ever heard of someone wearing a little device in their ear to help them hear better? That’s a hearing aid!

But did you know there are two different types of hearing aids? Yes, that’s right! There are over-the-counter hearing aids and prescription hearing aids.

But what are the differences?

Let’s start with OTC hearing aids. OTC hearing aids are the type of hearing aids you can buy without a prescription from a doctor or a hearing specialist. They are usually a little less expensive and easier to get because you don’t need to go to the doctor first. Just like you can buy eyeglasses without a prescription, you can buy OTC hearing aids without one, too.

Now, let’s talk about prescription hearing aids. These are the type of hearing aids that you need a prescription from a doctor or a hearing specialist to

buy. This is because prescription hearing aids are more powerful and can help with more serious hearing problems. They are also custom fit and programmed to your ear and your specific prescription of hearing loss, so they are more comfortable and work better for you.

So, what are the differences between OTC and prescription hearing aids?

Well, for starters, OTC hearing aids are designed for someone with a “perceived” mild to moderate hearing loss and are less powerful than prescription hearing aids.

They are also a little less expensive and don’t need a prescription, which is why some people choose them.

But, if you have a more serious hearing problem, struggle to understand in group settings and over background noise, then an OTC hearing aid might not be strong enough to help you hear properly. That’s why prescription hearing aids are a better choice in that case.

Another difference is the level of customization. OTC hearing aids are not customized to your ear or your specific type and degree of hearing loss. They come in different sizes, but they might not fit your ear perfectly. This can make them uncomfortable to wear, and they might not work as well as they should.

There is also no state-mandated return period and you have no

one to help you when you have trouble.

On the other hand, prescription hearing aids are custom fit to your ear and custom programmed to your individual needs. This means they are made to fit your ear perfectly and are much more comfortable to wear.

Prescription hearing aids also have more features and settings than OTC hearing aids. This allows you to adjust the hearing aid to your specific needs. For example, if you have trouble hearing in noisy places, a prescription hearing aid can be set to help you hear better in those situations. OTC hearing aids don’t have these extra features and settings.

Next week, I’ll talk about another important difference between the two types of hearing aids, and which one might be better for you.

Depression: You are not alone

Editor’s

Note: Ginger Richard is a nurse practitioner for Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, at the Shafer Medical Clinic. She is accepting new patients, and you can schedule an appointment with her at (574) 223-9525.

Depression is a common emotion that, at one time or another, we have all felt.

Sometimes the stigma of admitting one’s concerns or feelings keeps us from speaking up. Rest assured that depression is the most common mood disorder causing disability in the United States and throughout the world.

When depression is left untreated, an individual is at risk of developing other conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, thyroid disease and diabetes. Depression is characterized by persistent feelings of despair and sadness, and it can lead to a loss of interest in previously pleasurable activities as well as a loss of interest in relationships.

The following are some signs and symptoms of depression:

• Feeling sad or anxious frequently or all of the time.

• Not wanting to do activities that used to be fun.

• Feeling irritable, easily frustrated or restless.

• Having difficulty falling or staying asleep.

• Waking up too early or sleeping too much.

• Eating more or less than usual or having no appetite.

• Experiencing aches, pains, headaches or stomach problems that do not improve with treatment.

• Having trouble concentrating, remembering details or making decisions.

• Feeling tired, even after sleeping well.

• Feeling guilty, worthless or helpless.

• Thinking about suicide or hurting yourself.

When any of these symptoms last over a period of time, one needs to seek help from a medical provider, as they can interfere with one’s quality of life.

Depression can be caused by a variety of factors, including a life stressor, trauma, the death of a loved one, suffering relatives or financial stress.

No two people handle depression alike, and there are different therapies to help cope with it. The first step is to seek help in dealing with the issue at hand. Therapy or counseling can often help sort through the thoughts and feelings one is experiencing. Counseling helps with behavioral change and finding solutions to the issues at hand.

To help improve coping skills and mood, antidepressants and other medications can be started. There are many different drug classes available for your provider to try in treatment.

While taking these medications, it’s important for the patient to know they may not feel the benefit in a few days and that it takes up to four weeks for the full effects.

‘Something Special’

Editor’s Note: Russ Davidson is a Rochester resident who likes to pen poetry and share it with the community. Here is one of his latest poems.

Have you watched birds in flight?

Or a wise owl at night?

Deer running out of sight?

Baby ducks swimming in a row?

Polar bears walking in the snow?

Hawks waiting for prey?

Fish fanning their eggs?

A fox you may never see.

Many animals may cross your path.

If you have seen animals of this earth,

Something special has entered your memory.

Let’s study the Bible

The rest of the story (Read Revelation 5:1-10)

I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? (Revelation 5:2)

For more than 60 years, news broadcaster Paul Harvey was a familiar voice on American radio. He would say with a colorful flair, “You know what the news is, in a minute you’re going to hear the rest of the story.”

After a brief advertisement, he would tell a short story of a wellknown person. But by withholding until the end either some key elements or the person’s name, he thrilled listeners with his dramatic pause and tag line: “And now you know … the rest of the story.”

The rest of the story (see Revelation 5:6-10): The Apostle John looked for a lion, but he saw a lamb. In the two names lion and lamb we have the two-fold emphasis of Old Testament prophecy: As the lion, Christ conquers and reigns; as the lamb, he dies for the sins of the world.

We cannot separate the suffering and glory (Luke 24:26; 1 Peter 1:11), the crown and the cross. It is worthy of note Christ is called “the lamb” 28 times in Revelation.

In fact, the whole Bible could be summarized by tracing the theme of “the lamb.” Isaac asked, “Where is the lamb?” in Genesis 22:7; and John the Baptist answered, “Behold the lamb of God!” (John 1:29) Now John writes, “Worthy is the lamb!” See also Exodus 12 and Isaiah 53.

The word “slain” literally means “cut in the throat for a sacrifice.” Jesus Christ was not merely killed; he was offered as a sacrifice. His death and resurrection are proof that he is worthy to be the heir of creation, worthy to take the book and open the seals.

When Christ takes the book, the elders (representing the glorified

church) sing his praises and magnify his death for the redemption of a lost creation. Heaven sings about the cross.

The vials of incense typify the prayers of God’s people (Psalm 141:2; Luke 1:10). This does not mean Christians on earth can access believers now in heaven. It is a symbolic reminder God remembers the prayers of his people, “Thy kingdom come” (see Matthew 6:10).

Notice in Revelation 6:9-11 and Revelation 8:1-6 that God will one day answer the prayers of his people who have suffered persecution and trial because of their faith. For hundreds of years, God’s people have been praying for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ and the righting of wrongs in the world; one day God will answer those prayers. “We shall reign on earth” (verse 10) is their expectation.

This is another proof that Jesus Christ will one day reign over a literal kingdom on earth.

And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them … and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years (see Revelation 20:4).

Read Ron Purkey’s Bible study outlines free at rcpbibleoutlines. com. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.

Woodlawn CEO testifies before Indiana Senate Health Committee

Alan Fisher, chief executive officer of Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, recently was asked to testify before the Indiana Senate Health Committee about a financial crisis facing rural hospitals like Woodlawn.

“There is a looming crisis that is going unnoticed,” Fisher told the committee. “Woodlawn’s operational loss for 2021 was $755,000, but the financial headwinds for us and other hospitals picked up speed last year, leaving us with an estimated loss for 2022 of $6.3 million. Our goal for 2023 is to lose just $1.5 million, even after implementation of more than $3 million in cost reductions.”

Fisher blamed the hospital assessment fee, often referred to by its acronym, “HAF,” in large part for the losses.

“A large portion of this loss is attributed to the $3.2 million that will be owed to the state through the hospital assessment fee,” he said.

“It’s great that more Hoosiers gained health coverage through Medicaid and the Healthy Indiana Plan during the pandemic,” Fisher added. “However, hospitals have increasingly had to pick up the bill.

“Indiana hospitals will pay $1.5 billion in 2023 into the hospital assessment fee to fund these programs, and Woodlawn’s portion is growing quickly, rising from just

over $2 million in 2020 to $3.2 million this year, representing a 53% increase, which is unsustainable.”

On Feb. 1, The Shopping Guide News of Fulton County published a commentary by Fisher that called on Indiana lawmakers to pass legislation he said would help rural hospitals like Woodlawn remain open.

In that vein, Fisher went on to tell the committee, “Understanding the concept of matching funds, I would propose providing targeted HAF relief, increasing the state’s Medicaid base rates, eliminating or reducing the 28.5% that goes to the state or a wholesale redesign of the HAF program in the future that recognizes the circumstances

of rural hospitals and the unique challenges we face.”

Fisher described what the future of rural communities could look like if the fees are not lowered.

“When rural hospitals close, the community will suffer,” Fisher said. “Hoosiers will put off getting care and their health and quality of life will deteriorate. Maternity deserts will become more widespread around this great state as well, not to mention the economic impact to the state when industries want to relocate and pass by viable options due to not having a hospital.

Rural hospital closings are a crisis for sure looming in Indiana. Action needs to happen now before it’s too late. Let’s work to save our critical access hospitals by significantly reducing the hospital assessment fees sooner rather than later.”

The General Assembly concludes at the end of April.

For more information, questions or concerns, contact area state lawmakers.

Republican Sen. Stacey Donato, District 18, may be reached at (800) 382-9467, senator.donato@iga. in.gov and www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/donato.

Republican Rep. Jack Jordan, District 17, may be reached at (800) 382-9841 and www.indianahouserepublicans.com/members/general/ jack-jordan/?back=members.

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Chamber donates to FCCF Fund

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce donated $462.40 to the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce Fund. Established in 2022, the fund was created through the Fulton

County Community Foundation to help with educational projects and community beautification.

The sale of round barn ornaments created by local art-

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Firewood permits available near Peru

The public is invited to cut up and remove certain downed trees in the 1812 fields at Mississinewa Lake for firewood. The fields are located on CR 600N, just west of the intersection with CR 300W.

Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of natural causes or have been dropped by property staff. They are along roadsides or in public areas such as campsites and picnic areas. Permit sales and cutting

Meet Rochester city candidates

The Fulton County Republican Women’s Club is hosting a “Meet the Rochester City Candidates Night” at 6 p.m. Thurs-

P UBLIC A UCTIONS

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Auction runs Feb. 24 to March 2.

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9 a.m. Saturday, March 25, at Fulton County Fairgrounds. Advertising deadline: Tuesday, March 7. Consignments taken March 22-24. To advertise, contact any Rochester FFA member or Ag Advisor Justin Pearson, (574) 223-2176, ext. 4131. Contacts at Olson Auctions are Nate, (574) 242-1262; Gary, (574) 595-5164; and Kenny, (574) 242-0146.

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Woodlawn welcomes bilingual nurse practitioner in Akron

Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, is welcoming Francisca Turen Burgos as a new nurse practitioner.

Turen Burgos is originally from Chile and her first language is Spanish. She is a certified family nurse practitioner who has worked as a registered nurse in intensive care, progressive care, medical/surgical, surgery and obstetrics/gynecology units. She recently joined the clinical team in Akron.

“It is an exciting day when we can add such a positive and caring professional to the Akron community. We are delighted to have Francisca join the Woodlawn Hospital family,” Brad Rogers, chief operating officer of Woodlawn Hospital, said.

To meet the need of those whose first language is Spanish, the medical assistant supporting Turen Burgos is also bilingual.

When asked what she most anticipates about her new role, Turen Burgos responded, “A

long-term relationship with patients, promoting wellness and helping patients meet their health care needs is what I am most looking forward to.”

New patients are now being accepted and can call (574) 5982020 to schedule an appointment.

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Deming, Brady Beck each finish 7th at wrestling state

Editor’s

Note: Val Tsoutsouris is sports editor for Rochester Telephone Co. and writes the Val T Sports blog at rtc4sports.com.

The epic season of the Rochester wrestling team ended Saturday with the team scoring eight points and finishing in a tie for 43rd place at the IHSAA state finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Alex Deming (195) and Brady

Beck (220), both juniors, were Rochester’s lone scorers. Each placed seventh to gain a spot on the podium.

Deming finished his day Saturday with a 9-8 win over Concord’s Armen Koltookian in the seventh-place match. Trailing 6-2 at one point, Deming took down Koltookian and squeezed a side headlock to earn five points and take a 7-6 lead.

Koltookian then got his shoulders off the mat and got a twopoint reversal to go back ahead 8-7. But a tiring Koltookian was called for a stalling penalty, which gave Deming one point to tie the match. When Deming got back to his feet and got an escape, that turned out to be the decisive point.

Deming finished the season 45-2, with both of his losses

coming at state. He started his state finals with a 5-2 win over Clinton Central’s Cael Albaugh in the first round Friday.

In the quarterfinals, Brownsburg’s Gunner Henry earned four takedowns and a reversal and beat Deming 10-4. In the consolation round, Deming then dropped a 7-3 decision to Roncalli’s Luke Hansen.

Beck avenged his loss to Fort Wayne Northrop’s Julante Hinton in the semistate final at Fort Wayne by beating Hinton 4-1 in the seventh-place match at 220 at state.

Beck led 1-0 going into the third period before immediately turning Hinton and earning three points for a near-fall.

Beck began his state tournament with a 3-2 win over Noblesville’s Austin Hastings Friday night. That set up a quarterfinal between the top two ranked 220-pounders in the state, according to indianamat. com — No. 2 Beck and No. 1 Will Clark of Crown Point.

Beck got the first takedown, but Clark got a pair of escapes — one at the end of the first period and another early in the second — to tie the match. Beck offset a single-leg takedown by Clark with an escape and stayed within 4-3 going into the third period.

Clark turned Beck from the top position to earn three points, and while Beck staved off Clark’s near-fall, Clark went on to win 7-4. Clark went on to win the state title later that night.

Beck then lost 3-1 to Mount Vernon (Fortville)’s defensively oriented Devin Kendrex in the consolation bracket to set up another meeting with Hinton.

Layne Horn and Brant Beck, Rochester’s freshman phenoms at 106 and 160, respectively, both lost in the first round Friday and were eliminated.

Horn dropped a 4-2 decision to Avon’s Nathan Rioux. Rioux scored both of his takedowns on counter moves, including the decisive takedown in the third period, before riding Horn from the top position to close out the match over the final 1:30.

Brant Beck lost 14-6 to Crown Point’s Sam Goin. Goin, who went on to win the state title 24 hours later, defended Brant Beck’s straightforward style with effective footwork and notched seven takedowns.

A photo of 2022 Rochester grad Marshall Fishback was on the cover of the state championship program, and a similar photo of Fishback appeared through Gainbridge Fieldhouse on video boards and in hallways. Fishback, now a freshman at Indiana University Kokomo, became Rochester’s first ever state wrestling champion when he defeated Westfield’s Mihail Platonov in an ultimate tiebreaker in the 285-pound weight class last year.

Boys Swimming:

Team Finishes Fifth

At Warsaw Sectional

The Rochester boys swimming team scored 197 points and finished fifth out of 12 scoring teams at the Warsaw sectional Saturday.

Jake Seuferer, a junior, was partially or totally responsible for 93 points.

He started by finishing third in the 200 freestyle, a 3.65-second reduction in time from his prelim time Thursday. Wabash’s Seth Blossom won the race in 1:42.35.

Seuferer later finished second behind Tippecanoe Valley sophomore Isaac Whetstone in the 500 freestyle in 5:01.47.

Seuferer also swam the anchor leg on both the 200 freestyle relay, which took fifth in 1:35.80, and the 400 freestyle relay, which dropped nearly

four seconds off its prelim time and took third in 3:31.44.

Tanner Reese and Wes Steininger joined Seuferer on both relays. Lane Shank swam a leg on the 200 freestyle relay, and Spencer Backus swam a leg on the 400 freestyle relay.

The other Rochester swimmer to swim in an individual final was Steininger, who swam the 100 butterfly in 59.25 seconds and took seventh.

Zebras swimming in consolation races included Steininger, who was 13th in the 50 freestyle; Shank, 15th in the 50 freestyle; Reese, 10th in the 200 freestyle and ninth in the 100 butterfly; Jake Freeman, ninth in the 200 freestyle and 10th in the 500 freestyle; freshman Spencer Backus, 12th in the 100 freestyle and ninth in the 100 backstroke; senior R.J. Keranko, 13th in the 100 freestyle and 11th in the 100 breaststroke; and Reece Johnson, 13th in the 200 individual medley and 16th in the 100 backstroke.

The 200 medley relay team, which consisted of Backus, Keranko, Johnson and Shank, took 10th in 1:53.85.

Junior Peyton Brooks was Rochester’s only scoring diver, placing eighth with 259.45 points.

Boys Basketball: Rochester Beats Peru After Falling To Triton

Luke Hunting scored 18 points and Aidan Smith scored 14 of his 16 in the second quarter to lead the Rochester boys basketball team to a 55-52 home win over Peru Friday. The win improved the Zebras to 11-8 overall and 5-3 in the Three Rivers Conference.

Ironically, Rochester’s win clinched the outright TRC title for archrival Tippecanoe Valley, who needed and received losses from Manchester and Peru going into Friday.

Rochester’s win over Peru came three days after a 70-48 home loss to Triton. Hunting led with 11 points.

In the IHSAA state tournament draw held Sunday, Rochester received a bye and will play either Pioneer or Lewis Cass at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, in a Class 2A, Sectional 36 semifinal at Rochester.

This marks the first time in 21 years Rochester will be hosting a sectional.