Shopping Guide News of Fulton County - March 8, 2023

The HeARTery pumping new life to hearts and minds

On Feb. 25, The HeARTery in Kewanna held a “Mystery Party and Art Reveal” dedicated to one of its founders and benefactors, artist Diane Tesler. The event drew around 50 people and featured amateur acting, food, refreshment and several paintings, including one of Tesler’s, which served as a focal point for the evening’s “mystery.”

Also speaking at the event was Larry Cunningham, president of The HeARTery’s board of directors, who recalled how in 2015, Tesler purchased a 160-year-old Baptist Church at an auction. “She feared it would be sold in separate pieces.

As you may notice, it has beautiful windows, which someone had bid at auction to remove and sell. The church had already sold the bell in the tower and the seats. Tesler said, ‘It was a space that needed to be saved. It has a lot of history.’”

The HeARTery was then made handicap-accessible, earned 501(c) (3) nonprofit classification and embarked on its mission to host events that “nourish the heart and mind.”

Then COVID hit.

“COVID shut us down when we were developing well,” Cunningham recalled, “Now we’re starting all over again.”

A wide range of events have already taken place, including several concerts by local and national acts like Acoustic Voodoo and Johnny Burgin and a memorial service for a World War II soldier. A Rochester High School drama club also met there for a time. “Those kids loved this building. They took it over,” recalled Lori Roberts, HeARTery yoga instructor.

“It’s great for plays,” enthused Cunningham. “The acoustics couldn’t be better. … We want to be Continued

Shelter director lends her voice on behalf of area cats and dogs

“I’ve always been passionate about animal welfare,” stated Janet Showley, Rochester. “I have empathy for the underserved, and specifically those with no voice.

“Cats and dogs are intrinsically forgiving and so human-dependent. They are companions and they need people to be their voice.” Showley is the executive director of Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center.

Her love for all animals started when she was a child. “I’ve owned every pet imaginable. I remember writing persuasive letters to my mom begging for my latest pet infatuation. She didn’t give in every time, but often enough.”

Showley graduated from DePauw University in 2010 with a major in medical anthropology and a minor in biology. While at college, she volunteered at Putnam County Shelter.

“After graduating, I became the volunteer/event coordinator at FACE Spay/Neuter Clinic in Indianapolis. I managed the volunteers, wrote grants, organized fundraisers and ran the adoption program.”

In 2016, with six years’ experience under her belt, Showley stepped into the executive director

position at the Fulton shelter.

Her day starts at 8 a.m. “That’s when our staff begins cleaning and caring for the animals. Being hands-on with the animals is important to me. I do have some veterinary field experience, so I help guide staff in a treatment protocol or decide when an animal may need to see a veterinarian.

“Our work with the public begins at 11 a.m. That’s when we open for adoptions, surrenders and reclaims. Besides daily operations, I also handle the administrative tasks, such as payroll, donations and grant writing.”

She enjoys the fact that no two days are alike. “A desk job is not for me. And I feel like I’m making a difference overall, not only for the animals in our care, but also for the people who adopt them.”

The Center also offers a vaccination clinic. “We don’t want people to surrender their pets. Vet care is expensive. Animal welfare really is the specialty of seeing the bigger picture. It forces a person to prioritize what’s important overall because no situation is perfect.

“Creating perfect homes isn’t our goal because it’s unattainable. But as an organization, we can provide resources and education to help owners improve the lives of their pets. For example, we’ve

seen a huge increase in puppy surrenders. I’m already working on applying for a grant that will provide low cost spay/neuter for people with larger dogs.”

Many of these puppies are coming from pit bull mix dogs having litters. “Pit bulls have very large litters. So perhaps half are sold or rehomed, and the remaining come to us.

“It breaks my heart to see pit bulls overlooked. No matter the breed, every dog is an individual. I wish people were a little more open-minded when it comes to selecting a dog based on looks.”

Showley has a pit bull/beagle mix named Boomer. She also has a rat terrier, Dexter. One of her cats is named Csonka. Her husband, Brantlyn, named it after a retired Miami Dolphins fullback. The other cat’s name is Kizzie. She and her husband have been married seven years. They have three children: Teagan, 6; Mara, 4; and Hawkins, 1. Showley concluded, “There are so many different ways to help at the shelter. Adopt, donate, attend fundraisers and events. We’re always looking for volunteers.”

Those who are interested can email janet@fultoncoanimalcenter.org.

Reception for new FCPL art exhibition on March 22

A reception will be held at Fulton County Public Library, Rochester branch, 320 W. 7th St., from 5-6:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, for artist Jon R. Miller, whose work will be on display through April 21.

“As an artist I paint what I feel, but invite the viewer to take in the visual information and decide the significance for themselves,” said Miller.

Miller grew up in Marshall County before moving to Florida to raise a family and run a hair salon business for 32 years. During that time he belonged to several art organizations. He was president of the BeauxArts of Central Florida and spent many years participating in art street fairs.

Miller now resides in Indiana again and is vice president and curator of Heartland Artist Gallery, Blueberries of Marshall County director and a teacher. He

Miller gets his inspiration from places he has lived, people he has

met and the interactions between them.

The HeARTery

open to everything the community needs here, including birthdays and graduation parties.”

Roberts is currently working on an Indiana Arts Commission grant, and is looking forward to future events such as a storytelling workshop, contra dancing and more music, including vocal groups.

Regular HeARTery programming includes yoga classes at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday; tai chi at 10:30 a.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Monday; and The Gathering at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, led by Cunningham, a former librarian and graduate of Allegheny Theological Seminary.

The Gathering is a Unitarianstyle, nondenominational discussion group preceded by 30 minutes of yoga and 15 minutes of meditation. The ongoing discussion is held in a “spirit of acceptance,” said Cunningham, and revolves around a text. These texts have included “The World’s Religions” by Huston Smith and, currently, Joseph Campbell’s “Myths to Live By.”

According to Cunningham, participants come from a range of viewpoints, including Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and atheistic.

The Gathering also includes “joys and concerns,” when members have time to speak to the group. It

For more information, visit facebook.com/jon.miller.355.

is, said Linda Leasure, an opportunity for everyone to “keep up with each other personally.”

Yet another regular event, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11, is “Express Yourself!” an expressive pen doodling workshop. To sign up, call Jennifer Wienert at (574) 3160278.

“We want to be open to everything the community needs here,” said Cunningham, “including birthdays, graduation parties and more.”

The HeARTery is located at 414 E. Main St., Kewanna. For more information, visit facebook.com/ groups/1088295477902955.

volunteers his time teaching art to inmates at the local jail through New Life Creations.

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Degenerative disc disease

Good neighbors: This is for the person seeking help with their degenerative disc disease. Search online for a Dr. Richard Busch III with the DRS protocol clinic in Fort Wayne. I have the same problem and I am almost pain free. I had relief after the second treatment. No surgery is involved. Definitely worth seeking him out. — A good neighbor

In response to the degenerative disc disease request: Indiana Spine Group, indianaspinegroup. com, (317) 228-7000, Carmel. Dr. Rick Sasso from Warsaw started this group and is known internationally for his cervical surgery. There is also an Indiana Spine office at Peru, just off Highway 24, (765) 450-0111. Hope this helps! Only doctors I would let touch my spine.

I know of a clinic in Fort Wayne named Hands On Physical Therapy. My family doctor sent me there several times. They have therapy that relieves pain. It works. Their phone number is (260) 483-1010. They have clinics all over the country. I once told a friend in Chicago about their practice and she went to their Chicago office. She was in her 50s and had been told to get back surgery but Hands On greatly relieved her problem instead.

Eyeglasses

Good neighbors: In your column, someone posted about glasses. Lions Clubs still collect them. Feel free to email me at mrsangela72@ yahoo.com or text me at (574) 377-0453. I will get back with you ASAP.

Eyeglasses can be dropped off at the following locations. Syracuse: St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 6941 E. Waco Drive; Knights of Columbus Hall, 414 S. Sycamore St.; Neighborhood Fresh Supermarket, 726 S. Huntington St.; Waters of Syracuse Nursing Home, 500 E. Pickwick Drive; Syracuse Eagles, 12889 N. Kern Road; and Apply Eyecare of Syracuse, north of Dairy

Woodlawn’s medical records department moving

Woodlawn Hospital’s medical records department is on the move. Its offices will be fully relocating from inside the hospital to 710 SR 25, Rochester.

The move will take place Monday, March 13. To accommodate the move, the office will be closed Friday, March 10, and will reopen at its new location March 13.

“We are excited about our new location, and we will continue to serve the community, just at another place,” said Deb Van Zant, director of medical records at Woodlawn Hospital.

Those needing medical records should request them several days before the closure time.

Queen. Warsaw: Mid-West Eye Consultants, 3157 Center St.; Walmart, 2501 Walton Blvd.; and Grossnickle Eye Care, 2251 Dubois Drive. Milford: Milford Community Building, 111 S. Main St. (collection box located outside building.)

New questions

Handyman — Looking for a handyman who can help with two small projects (with cement), one of them being a round fire pit. Reply through this column. — A reader

Book wanted — Looking for “Great was the Fall of It” by Robert Evan Stevens. Reply through this column. — A reader

Noritake china pieces — Does anyone have any Noritake china pieces, “Edwardian Rose” pattern, they would sell for a fair price? I am looking to enlarge my collection. Shipshewana area. Call (260) 768-9168.

Treadmill — Looking for a good, used electric treadmill. Call (574) 642-0296.

Ring camera installation — I am looking for a qualified person to install Ring cameras. Please respond through this column. — A reader

Old box TV — Looking for small, old box TV. May have built-in VCR or DVD player. Must have cable hook-up. Call (574) 528-1499.

Old ceramic sink — Looking for an old ceramic sink that’s in good condition. Call (574) 248-1773.

Flooring installation — Looking for someone to put new flooring in my kitchen at a reasonable cost. I live in Rochester. Call (219) 252-8656.

Fresh eggs — I am looking for an individual who raises and sells fresh, farm raised, freerange, non-GMO eggs. Please call or text Michael at (574) 903-1701.

Portable garden bench — Does any good neighbor have a small, portable garden bench they are not using and would be willing to pass on to a good home? Should still be usable and easily portable. Call Mike at (574) 903-1701.

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Joe D. Watson Volunteer Fireman/EMT

Joe D. Watson, 59, Fulton, passed away at 6:35 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

He was born Nov. 16, 1963, in Crown Point, the son of Joe Watson and Joan (DeHaven) Watson Floyd.

Joe served in the United States Marine Corps and the Indiana National Guard, retiring after 20 years. He had worked as a correctional officer at the former Logansport Juvenile Detention Center. He had also served as a volunteer fireman and EMT for Fulton/Liberty Township Fire Department, as well as serving as an EMT in Pulaski County. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his life partner, Shari Thalacker, Fulton; children, Amanda (Kyle) Poff, Hamlet, and Haley (Tyler Coddington) Watson, North Judson; grandchildren, Lliam, Shane, Tabitha, Sophia, Kyle Jr., Nathan and Arthur; sister, Tammy (Bob) Nollen, Lebanon, Ohio; stepfather, Iran Floyd, DeMotte; several aunts, uncles, cousins and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Watson and Joan Floyd.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the One Warrior Foundation.

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

James Hackworth

James Hackworth, 85, rural Akron, died at 7:39 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023, at his son’s residence.

He was born Nov. 18, 1937. On Dec. 2, 1960, he married Earlene Poe. She preceded him in death June 10, 2022.

Surviving are his children, Teresa (Bob) Larson and David (Delilla) Hackworth, both of Akron; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, twin Jack (Sandra) Hackworth and Bill Hackworth, both of Kentucky; and sisters, Mandy (Gene) Oliphant and Betty (John) Tucker, Ohio.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Okra and Cynthia (Spraudlin) Hackworth; a great-grandson; siblings, Kurt, Sybil, Mable, Delmer and Grace; and stepfather, Bruce Sizemore. Services were held March 8 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Interment took place following the service in the Athens Cemetery, Athens.

Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to Genitive Hospice.

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

Dr. Rev. James H. Gabhart, 96, Francesville , formerly of Winamac, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.

He was born Sept. 9, 1926. On July 11, 1953, he married Esther Joan Vanderley. She preceded him in death March 16, 2019.

Surviving are daughters, Patty Hansen, Albuquerque, N.M., Della (Dave) Myers, Francesville, and Alida (Roger) Mays, Delphi; son, James H. (Lorri) Gabhart II, Sun City, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Arthur L. and Della (Turofske) Gabhart; two brothers; and one sister.

Services were held March 8 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. Burial was in Winamac Cemetery. The American Legion and VFW conducted military graveside services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon’s International.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at frainmortuary. com.

Etta Elliott

Etta Elliott, 77, Tippecanoe, died W ednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Bremen Community Hospital. She was born Sept. 14, 1945. On Sept. 5, 1964, she married Donald Elliott Sr.; he survives.

She is also survived by a son, Donald (Alane) Elliott Jr., Argos; daughter-in-law, Tina (Mike) Brubaker, Rochester; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Pauline (Darrell) Whitehead.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lucinda Patton; sons, Duane Alan “Chip” Elliott and Michael A. Elliott; three sisters; and four brothers.

Visitation was held March 2 at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon. Graveside service followed at Tippecanoe Cemetery.

Memorials to Grace Outreach Fellowship, 18575 SR 331, Tippecanoe, IN 46570 for the children’s ministry.

Vivian Irene Heeter

Vivian Irene Heeter, 79, rural South Whitley, died at 11:33 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne. She was born March 27, 1943.

She is survived by her companion, Sam Grant, South Whitley; daughters, Bonita S. Yates and Cheri Heeter, both of South Whitley; a granddaughter; brothers, Lawrence Murphy, Georgia, Donald (Susie) Murphy, South Whitley, and Morris (Jane) Murphy, Akron; and sisters, Patricia (Randy) Hollar, Rochester, Kathy Metzger, North Manchester, and Gloria Jean Cooper, Talma.

She was preceded in death by a grandson; brothers, Robert and Michael Murphy; and sisters, Frances Adams and Rosalee Bernhard.

Services were held March 4 at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Burial was in South Whitley Cemetery.

Memorials to One Community, South Whitley.

Donald George Anders

Donald George Anders, 89, Plymouth , died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in his home.

He was born Oct. 29, 1933.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann (Dipert) Anders; his children, Debra Anders Scott, Lisa Kay (Mark) Potter and Richard (Amy) Paton; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Annabelle Anders; and siblings, Orville “Bob,” Marvin and Greta Bell.

Celebration of life services are planned for Saturday, March 18, at the Plymouth Moose Lodge, 1225 W. Jefferson St., Plymouth. Visitation with the family will be from 1-3 p.m., culminating with a memorial service at 3 p.m.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Plymouth Mason Lodge #149 Scholarship Fund, 109 Water St., Plymouth, IN 46563.

Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Wayne Jones

Richard Wayne Jones, 75, rural Claypool (Beaver Dam Lake), died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at his residence.

He was born Dec. 6, 1947.

Surviving are sons, Heath (Janell) Jones, Mentone, and Benjamin Jones and fiancé Fawn, Warsaw; four grandchildren; sisters, Janetta Blakely, Marion, and Diana (Bill) McBride, Bluffton; and a brother, Phil (Pam) Jones, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents, K. Wayne and Marilyn (Hodge) Jones.

Services were held March 1 at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Interment took place March 2 at Jones Cemetery, Warren. Graveside military honors were performed.

Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the American Legion Post #49.

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

Purple Heart Flight date confirmed

Honor Flight Northeast Indiana recently announced the date for a special Purple Heart Flight slated for 2023.

The Flight will take place Aug. 7, which is National Purple Heart Day. This previously announced flight will be the fifth flight for the HFNEI 2023 flying season and marks the largest Honor Flight nationwide flight dedicated to Purple Heart recipients.

Northeast Indiana Honor Flight staff will take approximately 85 veterans who have

Raymond Stamper

Raymond “Bruce” Stamper, 72, Winamac , died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in his home.

He is survived by his daughter and caretaker, Jessica Stamper; brothers, Pete Stamper and Richard “Dick” Stamper; a niece; and his cousin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine and Howard Stamper.

In accordance with Bruce’s wishes, cremation will take place and no services will be scheduled. Frain Mortuary, Winamac, was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at frainmortuary. com.

C OUNTY R EPORT

Marriage Dissolutions

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

Graf — Amanda Graf, North Manchester, and Adam Graf, Akron. With children.

Court News Superior Court

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

Mariner Finance LLC v. Israel Guzman, Akron, $2,550.

U.S. Bank National Association d/b/a Elan Financial Services v. Clayton Bahney, Akron, $8,929.46. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Sabrina Thompson, Akron, $1,274.81.

PCA Acquisitions V LLC v. Michael Scorsone, Rochester, and Viper Guns and Ammo LLC, Rochester, $1,926.91. TD Bank USA NA v. Adam Richard, Rochester, $813.84. Traffic Violations

been awarded a Purple Heart in service to this country to see the memorials built in their honor in Washington, D.C.

Honor Flight Northeast Indiana was the recipient of the annual 2022 Penny Pitch Fundraiser by Fort Wayne radio station WOWO. Each year, a charitable organization is chosen to receive the funds raised by the WOWO staff with the support of area residents and volunteers from the organization. Honor Flight

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The following fines and levies were assessed in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Broderick C. Holmes, Indianapolis, $171; Soham Mukherjee, West Lafayette, $160.50; Tysen J. Custard, Niles, Mich., $171; Joseph R. Hamilton, South Bend, $160.50; Deborah A. Cox, Warsaw, $150.50; Valerie A. Conley, Rochester, $150.50; Nathan G. Lint, Elkhart, $171; Anthony D. Paul, Argos, $150.50; Jalen B. Cummings, South Bend, $171; Jamere R. Johnson, South Bend, $160.50; Michael F. Neuhoff, Carmel, $176.13; Kaydince M. Webster, Hanover, $171; Hilary J. Fuentes, White Pigeon, Mich., $150.50.

No valid driver’s license — Ahmad J. Davis, Coloma, Mich., $160.50; Augustin Munezero, Grand Rapids, Mich., $160.50; Sara L. Davidson, Indianapolis, $160.50.

Operating with expired plates and driving while suspended — Justin N. Langley, Rochester, $185.50.

Driving while suspended — Taylor D. Brandt, Winamac, $160.50; Tristian D. Ware, Stone Mountain, Ga., $160.50.

Dr. Rev. James Gabhart

Notes from the Project Room — Reflecting on 2022 accomplishments

I would like to reflect on our City and the accomplishments we have attained in 2022. As stated in the past, the mayor is the project leader who “orchestrates” goals and objectives not only for the year, but for two and sometimes three years out, making up a City business plan used to create specific department goals and objectives. I stay engaged with department heads, chiefs, clerk treasurer, engineers and construction companies who are involved in the particular projects. It’s the mayor’s responsibility to make sure goals for completion dates and budgeted expenses are maintained.

The 16 projects established and put on the project room white board for 2022 are now down to five as over half of the projects have been completed. The five left have been carried over and added to more projects for 2023. It should be noted the 11 completed projects have been done without raising taxes or utility fees. ARPA grant money, Local Option Income funds, utility earnings and budgeted general funds were all used in completion of these projects. This is the goal we work toward (not new taxes). The 11 completed projects are:

1. Nine LED lights installed downtown around courthouse, completing a street light project resulting in Rochester being one of the few cities in Indiana with all LED street lighting, saving thousands of dollars.

2. Water main fix at Fox Run addition increasing water pressure to customers.

3. Water main “looped” in Deer Crossing addition, rectifying an installation issue from years ago. The result today is

Purple Heart

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Northeast Indiana determined that all funds accumulated from the Penny Pitch efforts would go toward paying for this special flight to honor those wounded in military service.

Planning for the special Purple Heart Flight is ongoing and will require many hours of preparation to accommodate the extra activities that will take place to give special honor to those who have sacrificed so much. Veterans who have not yet been on an Honor Flight and who have been awarded a Purple Heart are invited to apply through the website for Honor Flight Northeast Indiana at www.hfnei.org.

better water, less rust, etc.

4. Minnow Creek rebuilt. A project where the street department and county highway worked together to rebuild drainage points resulting in no more flooding for occupants along Minnow Creek in city limits.

5. Salt barn built. A new salt and sand repository was built

behind old Forest Farms building on Fulton Ave.

6. Pickle ball courts built behind swimming pool and a Splash Pad in park.

7. Water department’s new construction of a wall along the building’s north side.

8. Rebuilt damaged putting green at golf course. Litigation to recover cost.

9. Year-and-a-half-long, $7,500,000 wastewater treatment plant upgrade.

10. Street Department (sometimes with labor help from Water and Waste departments) to replace and upgrade six of our storm sewer entrance points from old brick construction to large cement cast structures resulting in better storm

drainage in key areas.

11. Upgrades to roughly 50 of the air-vac sewer pods around town, preventing potential breakdowns this winter due to their age. Project to continue with 50 more in 2023 and 50 each year until all are upgraded.

New goals for the coming years will be in next writing.

Laura Jones named director of Culver-Union library

The trustees of the CulverUnion Township Public Library has announced that Laura Jones of Argos has joined the CUTPL staff as director, effective March 1.

Concurrently, Erin Lawrence will transition from director to assistant director, continuing as full-time library staff, effective April 1.

Jones was previously the north-

west regional coordinator librarian with the Indiana State Library. As a book blogger and bookstagrammer, she has reviewed books extensively at librarianlaura.com and on Instagram (@laurapedenjones). She has reviewed for both the School Library Journal and Library Journal. Additionally, Jones served with distinction as chair of the Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award

Selection Committee for three years.

Prior to her role with the Indiana State Library, she was a school librarian with Argos Community Schools and a public librarian at both the Argos and Culver-Union Township public libraries. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Purdue University, a master’s in library science from Indiana University, and an Indiana teaching license.

Jones lives with her husband, two sons and two dogs near Argos. Her favorite genres to read are romance and thrillers. In her free time, she enjoys reading, camping, hiking, crafting and baking. Jones has a passion for literacy, community and service to others. She volunteers as a youth soccer coach and is an active member of the Argos Lions Club.

“Culver-Union Township Public Library has been my choice library for many years, and I’m both fortunate and excited for this opportunity, Jones said. “I look forward to getting even more connected with the Culver community and sharing the many wonderful benefits and resources available at the Culver-Union Township Public Library.”

The CUTPL Board of Trustees is thankful for the outstanding efforts of Lawrence, who initiated this transition, recruited Jones and will continue with the CUPTL team as assistant director. Under Lawrence’s leadership, the library forged a deeper relationship with the community, saw significant improvement in its finances and strengthened youth programming efforts.

Updates and happenings in and around the area

The Fulton County Historical Society Museum is holding its Antiques and Collectibles Show and Sale Thursday through Saturday, March 9-11, at the museum, US 31 and CR 375N, 4 miles north of Rochester.

Expect to find antiques, collectibles, farm toys, glass, postcards and a whole lot more. Food will be available.

Early bird sales will take place from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 9. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 10, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11.

Appraisals will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at a cost of $5 for the first item and $2 per each additional item.

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The annual Busy Bells Garage Sale will be happening from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. The event is sponsored by the Busy Bells Extension Homemaker Club. Shoppers can expect to find lots of bargains. If you want to sell items, call Pam at (574) 453-6613 to see if space is still available.

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The “Life Group” of the Rochester Church of Christ is moving forward with plans to show the first episode of the first season of “The Chosen.” The showing will take place from 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 10, at 419 Main St., Rochester. A discussion will take place after the showing. The public is invited, and refreshments will be served. For questions or more information, call (574) 933-2421.

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The deacons of Walnut Creek Church of the Brethren will be holding a soup supper from 4:306:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the church, 5975 19th Road, Argos. On the menu are a variety of soups, sandwiches, veggies, chips, desserts and drinks. A freewill donation will be taken, and all proceeds will go toward the church’s community outreach program.

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The Aubbeenaubbee Township Fire Department is holding a fish and chicken fry from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Aubbeenaubbee Fire Station, 7400 Main St., Leiters Ford. You can dine in or carry out. Dinner for adults costs $12. Children 12 years and younger can dine

in for $8, and children younger than 4 can dine in for free. Dan’s Fish Fry Service is preparing the food.

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The Grass Creek Lions Club is holding an all-you-can-eat fish and chicken dinner from 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Grass Creek Fire Station, 7309 S. SR 17. Dessert is included with the meal. You can dine in or carry out. Adult dinners cost $12, and dinners for children ages 6-12 are $6. Dan’s Frying Service is preparing the food.

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NAPA Rochester is holding sale days Thursday and Friday, March 9-10, at the store at 1501 Main St., Rochester. You’ll find up to 70% off the list price on NAPA filters. Take an extra 5% to 10% off items in the Real Deals Tool & Equipment flier. Also on sale are Alkota pressure washers, power tools, air compressors, floor jacks, welders and tool boxes. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and you can register to win door prizes.

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Rochester Community Schools will be offering a lifeguard training course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day Monday through Thursday, March 13-16, at the middle school pool. All participants must be at least 15 years of age or older. Adults who are interested are encouraged to participate. The cost of the class is $40. For more information, call Alysha Watchmann at (574) 223-3095 or Charlee Schwenk at (574) 835-4890.

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Beaver Dam Preschool registration will take place Saturday, March 18, at Akron Elementary School. From 9-10 a.m., alumni and church family only may register. From 10-11 a.m., registration is open to the public.

Preschoolers must be toilettrained and 3 or 4 years old by Aug. 1 to be registered. Financial assistance is available upon request for students who reside in Fulton County attending the 4-year-old class. For more information, call (574) 598-2357.

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The Fulton Community Center is holding a soap sale fundraiser this spring. For sale are laundry detergent and pods, scent beads, dishwasher pods and trash bags for $40-$45. Orders will be taken through Thursday, March 23. To place

an order, call (574) 857-6750 or (574) 857-4885.

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Fulton County REMC is sponsoring an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 1, at the Outlet Youth Center, 491 Apache Drive, Rochester. Festivities get underway at 4 p.m., and the egg hunt starts at 5.

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Riddle Elementary School’s One School, One Book program will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at the Rochester High School cafeteria. The menu includes spaghetti, breadstick, salad, dessert and lemonade. You can dine in or carry out. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased by calling the Riddle Elementary office at (574) 2232880. TCU is sponsoring the fundraiser.

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Area businesses are reminded they have until Friday, April 21, to reserve a table at the Rochester High School job fair, which will take place Wednesday, May 3. Students may be interested in summer jobs and soon-to-be graduates may be interested in full-time work.

Each business will have a table provided by the school on which to display materials in the main gym. Setup starts at 8 a.m. A meet-and-greet with students will run from 9-11 a.m. Open interviews with students will take place from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

For questions, contact Lauri Atkinson by calling (574) 2232176, ext. 4002, or emailing lauryn.atkinson@zebras.net.

To reserve a table, contact Kristin Horn by calling (574) 223-2176, ext. 4000, or emailing kristin.horn@zebras.net.

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.

Branson, MO - December 4-7, 2023 - Details

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

Valley students field first mock trial team

Twelve Tippecanoe Valley High

School students participated in the Indiana Bar Foundation’s regional mock trial competition on Feb. 18 at John Adams High School in South

Bend. They portrayed witnesses, the defense and prosecution in the fictional IBF-generated case, the State of Indiana v. Sam Barrett.

It’s the first time TVHS has fielded a mock trial team.

TVHS social studies teacher Jonathan Tinkey, who led the team along with TVHS English teacher McKinley Adams, said he learned about the mock trial process last year.

“(Adams and I) went to training in Fort Wayne and then they talked about the competition side, and we both thought it would be a great thing to bring to Valley,” said Tinkey.

All grade levels could participate, but the students who opted in ranged from sophomores to seniors.

“I joined half because friends did it and half was an interest in prelaw studies,” said junior Benton Nellans with junior Kaylynn Miller concurring.

Kids started meeting multiple times per week in November to prepare for the competition. Practices included the team separating into the prosecution and defense to build their case.

Tinkey’s father, Bryon Tinkey, who’s worked as both a judge and prosecutor, served as an advisor to the team. Also someone anonymously donated their law library for the kids to use.

The case of the State of Indiana v. Sam Barrett deals with Barrett facing murder and reckless homicide charges after shooting a fellow cast member during the final dress rehearsal of the play “Frontier” in Richmond.

The competition bore a setup similar to a courtroom and consisted of three rounds, with teams alternating as the prosecution and defense. Along with the overall team points, kids got points individually.

“Whoever the opening attorney is they get points for their opening statements depending on how well they argued their case and then again for closing for the attorney. Then witnesses (get points) for how well they knew their witness

statements in the case; and the attorneys, it was pretty much how well did their questions go and if they were objected to, were they able to defend their questions or if they objected, could they defend their objection and know court procedure,” said Tinkey.

Judges for the competition were actual attorneys and a University of Notre Dame law professor.

Students shared what they learned from the competition.

“I learned how to defend myself with more confidence,” said Ramirez.

“I think storytelling actually having a place in the real world is something that came out of it because we had to build our story for our witnesses and our side,” said Nellans.

Miller said thinking on her feet was a skill she learned. “Because when you’re up there, the other side can do something that you never expected and you’ve just got to roll with it,” she said.

Valley’s team didn’t end up qualifying for further competitions, with those being state and nationals. Tinkey said TVHS would definitely compete at regionals again next year with Ramirez, Miller, Yaprak and Nellans adding they would be on the team again.

The kids also shared how they believe the competition benefitted them regardless of if they will enter law in the future.

Nellans said it helped him with public speaking.

“You’re talking to people who are experts in the field that you’re

just dabbling in like that,” he said. “So to overcome the nerves and to try and get your argument out there in front of people who will know what you’re doing wrong and know what you’re doing right is a nice challenge.”

“You definitely get a little sneak peek at what law is,” added Yaprak.

“I think that more schools in this area should consider doing it,” said Nellans.

Adams said he hoped the students improved in “public speaking, confidence and critical thinking.”

“It was really neat to watch as we progressed over the last couple of months, seeing them go from kind of timid talking in front of even just (a few) of their peers to being extremely confident, knowing their case and their story inside and out and being able to defend themselves,” he said. “Kaylynn and Benton … both received multiple objections and multiple challenges and they were fantastic at defending themselves on the spot.”

Tinkey noted Ramirez stayed calm as a witness even when the other school was hounding her.

“I know in the beginning a lot of our witnesses would have lost composure, but now it’s like they can compete with the big, mean attorney,” he said.

Tinkey said the kids who went through the competition have a leg up on knowing legal process, which they will study in government class as seniors.

Scholarships to honor Congresswoman Walorski

The Community Foundation of Elkhart County has developed two new scholarship funds to honor the late U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski.

The Jackie Walorski Memorial Scholarship and Jackie Walorski Memorial Ministry Scholarship will honor her life and work.

Jackie served as state representative for District 21 from 2005 to 2010, and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, representing Indiana’s 2nd District until her tragic passing in August 2022.

Graduating high school students who are residents of the Second District, including Fulton, Miami, Kosciusko and parts of Cass counties in Senate District 18, will be eligible for these scholarships. The awards will be given to those pursuing a four-year degree as full-time college students, and will be offered in the 2024-25 school year.

“Jackie was a dear friend of mine, and it is amazing to see her legacy honored with these scholarships,” said District 18 State Senator Stacey Donato.

The Outlet Youth Center sponsors Hygiene Day at RMS

On Wednesday, March 1, The Outlet Youth Center held its second annual Rochester Middle School Boys Hygiene Day.

Students in fifth through seventh grades were supplied with free, full-sized bottles of shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, deodorant, toothbrush and a pair of socks. Since the Rochester High School Bra Day has been so successful, OYC made the decision to supply boys with basic hygiene items, too.

The age group most in need of these items are middle school boys. Seth Manns from Boar’s Head Barbershop gave a brief presentation of the importance of self-care for your image. He told the students, “When you get

up in the morning and take time to take care of yourself, you set yourself to have a good day and face the challenges set before you.”

Brad Hisey of OYC then gave a brief explanation of what OYC has to offer.

Patience Hisey, executive director, said, “Being the best version of ourselves includes selfcare and feeling good. We are honored to provide RMS students with hygiene items to help them feel their very best.”

Steve Moore Agency made a donation toward the event. The Boar’s Head Barbershop and Fulton County Community Foundation helped set up and distribute items.

When should you get your hearing tested?

Editor’s Note: Chuck Smith is a licensed hearing care practitioner and owner of Afford-

able Hearing, with offices in Rochester and Logansport. He specializes in testing and fitting hearing aids, tinnitus therapy, hearing conservation and cerumen management (earwax

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removal).

Hearing is an important sense that plays a crucial role in communication, balance and overall quality of life. As we age, our hearing abilities can decline, which can contribute to cognitive decline and even increase the risk of developing conditions such as dementia.

That is why it is essential to get your hearing tested regularly and address any hearing issues as soon as possible.

According to recent research, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to when and how often someone should get their hearing tested. The frequency of hearing tests will depend on several factors, including age, lifestyle and overall health.

Here are some general guidelines to help you determine when and how often you should

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1. Age: As you get older, your risk of developing hearing loss increases. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders recommends that adults over the age of 50 get their hearing tested at least once every decade. If you have a family history of hearing loss, it is recommended to get your hearing tested more frequently.

2. Lifestyle: If you are regularly exposed to loud noise, such as music or machinery, you may be at an increased risk of developing hearing loss. In such cases, it is recommended to get your hearing tested at least once every three to five years.

3. Overall health: If you have any medical conditions that can affect your hearing, such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease, it is recommended to get your hearing tested more frequently. Your health care provider can help determine the appropriate frequency of hearing tests for your specific needs.

In addition to these guidelines, it is important to get a hearing test if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: difficulty hearing conversation or sounds around you; trouble understanding speech, especially in noisy environments; tinnitus, or ringing in the ears; and dizziness or balance problems.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to seek professional assistance from a hearing health care professional. They can conduct a thorough hearing assessment and determine if you have a hearing loss and, if so, what type and to what degree.

When it comes to getting your hearing tested, there are several types of hearing tests available, including:

1. Pure-tone audiometry test: This test measures your ability to hear different frequencies and is typically conducted in a soundproof room using headphones.

2. Speech audiometry test: This test measures your ability to understand speech and is conducted in a quiet room.

3. Tympanometry: This test measures the movement of the eardrum in response to changes in air pressure and can help identify problems

with the middle ear, such as fluid buildup.

Hearing tests are quick, painless and noninvasive, and they provide valuable information about your hearing health. By getting your hearing tested regularly and addressing any hearing issues as soon as possible, you can help maintain good hearing health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

In conclusion, getting your hearing tested regularly is an essential component of maintaining good hearing health. The frequency of hearing tests will depend on several factors, including age, lifestyle and overall health.

If you are experiencing any hearing symptoms, it is important to seek professional assistance from a licensed hearing health care professional. They can conduct a thorough hearing assessment and provide you with the information and treatment options you need to maintain good hearing health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

Third Annual sportsman banquet March 18 in Fulton

The third annual sportsman’s banquet will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at FBT, 109 Wright St., Fulton. There will be food, door prizes, casting competition, fly fishing demonstrations and more.

The special speaker will be Jon Beight, director of Twin Lakes Camp.

There will be a fly fishing demonstration at 6 p.m. A casting competition will be at 6:15 p.m. and the fish fry starts at 6:45 p.m., followed by a message at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, email pastor@fultonbaptist.org or call (574) 365-5001.

Mike’s Trash announces curbside pick-up changes

Starting the week of March 13, Mike’s Trash LLC is changing all trash pick-up locations to the curb in front of the house.

After March 10, Mike’s will also no longer be picking up trash in alleys.

Lastly, there will be pick-up schedule changes. Tuesday pickups will move to Wednesday, and some Friday pick-ups will move to Thursday. Route day changes only apply to Rochester area pick-ups. Customers should watch their mail for information on specific pick-up changes.

On their scheduled pick-up

day, customers must place trash containers at the curb by 7 a.m. Trash containers should be at least 3 feet away from all objects such as trees, mailboxes, fences and light poles. Customers using Mike’s Toters should place the toter with the wheels/ handle facing their house.

The changes are being made to accommodate a new automatic side loading truck, which will increase operational efficiencies. The changes will also decrease property damage in tight alleys and standardize pick-up locations for all of our customers.

“We’re trying to keep costs down by being more efficient,” said owner Steve Metzger. “Costs are going up and we’re trying not to pass those on to our customers.” These include costs on the landfill, fuel, repairs and more.

According to Metzger, the ASLs enable employees to not lift containers by hand, which not only makes for more efficiency, but also minimizes worker’s compensation claims. For more information, visit mikestrashllc.com or call (574) 223-6429.

The Outlet Youth Center sponsors Bra Day

On Tuesday, Feb. 28, The Outlet Youth Center hosted its fourth annual Bra Day at Rochester High School.

This year’s Bra Day was sponsored by I Support The Girls and Rochester Iron and Metal. I Support The Girls supplied all the products given free to any high school female. The funds from Rochester Iron and Metal were used to then later purchase bras in sizes that had run out that students didn’t get to take home. OYC will make another delivery of bras and other needs after spring break.

This year, I Support The Girls provided OYC with brand-new bras, underwear, socks, shape wear and makeup. OYC then supplemented these supplies with feminine hygiene products.

There was a new addition to the program in 2023. The Outlet invited Lindsay Brubaker, an independent bra fitter with Essential Body Wear. Before girls were able to pick out their free products, she helped explain the importance of wearing a supportive bra, how to know

when you need a new bra and what a good bra should feel like. She then offered her services in measuring any girl who wanted to be measured for their bra size.

“Having Lindsay there was incredibly invaluable to us. Many girls have never been sized for a bra or have never tried one on,” said Assistant Director Taylor Showley.

Brubaker also came with a stock of her own bras to give to the girls.

“To watch young girls’ eyes light up when they are being professionally fitted, having someone to ask questions to, and for them to tell how comfortable they feel in their new bra totally makes my entire year. It’s why I do what I do. When girls are comfortable, they are set up to feel confident,” Brubaker said.

This program was started out of recognition of basic needs among the youth in the community, something OYC is all too familiar with.

“We have a hygiene pantry in our building for our students. Once we had made a connection with I Support The Girls, it was a no brainer to spill this program in the schools,”

said Executive Director Patience Hisey. “The Outlet has seen rewarding results and has been able to grow the program every year.”

Tara Seuferer, school counselor, mentioned, “People don’t understand the impact this day is for our students. I love that The Outlet made the girls feel comfortable enough. The girls are leaving with confidence. These are such basic needs that not everyone gets.”

OYC hopes to offer the program for both Tippecanoe Valley and Caston High Schools in the coming years but will need more funding to make it happen. Showley mentioned their goal in looking toward the future.

“Our goal moving forward is to involve more of the community,” she said. “We are not lying when we say this is our favorite day of the year. It’s truly a fun and uplifting event for all who participate. We want to share it with our community, and get the women in our community involved in this amazing program.”

OYC would again like to extend a special thank you to Rochester

Iron and Metal, Brubaker, I Support The Girls and National Honors Society students for volunteering their time in helping set up the event.

If you are interested in participating as a volunteer or a sponsor for this yearly event, contact OYC at (574) 224-5437 or taylor@theoutletyouthcenter.org.

March happenings at Akron Carnegie Public Library

Are you Yeti to read? Akron Carnegie Public Library’s winter reading program ends Friday, March 10. People still have two weeks to select books or audiobooks to read. All books and entry forms must be turned in by the end of the day Friday, March 10. Patrons must check out material from the library for books to be counted. Raffle prize drawings will be announced Monday, March 13.

Puzzle mania continues after a two-year hiatus. Need something to do? Stop by the library and work on one of the puzzles during normal business hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. There’s a variety of puzzles to borrow and return and work on in the comfort of your own home and time frame. Puzzle mania will run through March.

The library still has time slots

available for the escape room happening March 1-4. Do you have what it takes to unlock the mystery at the library? The theme is “Under Lock and Key” and is geared for teens and adults; however, if any elementary kids would like to participate as a family, the library would accommodate those who are interested. Signup is required.

There may be a leprechaun or two on the loose at the library. Get those creative juices flowing and help us catch these naughty Irish sprites by building a leprechaun trap.

Use supplies found around the house (paper towel rolls, shoe boxes, cans or paper) to design and make; return the trap by Thursday, March 16, and the library will find a place to see if you have the trap that will catch these pesky creatures before they cause more mayhem at the library.

Traps should not exceed 24 inches by 24 inches. If you have questions, call the library.

Let the madness begin. March is the perfect time to join in the phenomenon of competition. The library

still has brackets for adults, teens, tweens and children.

The library is putting a twist on the brackets by having a different theme for each age level. Adults will fill out their bracket by selecting their favorite restaurants. The teens and tweens bracket will be selecting their most desired candy craving. Finally, children will be choosing their favorite Disney character.

Participants may pick up forms and return it completely filled out before Thursday, March 9. Every Friday, the library will announce the winners of each matchup.

All perfect brackets at the end of the competition will be entered into a drawing for a prize. If there are no perfect matches, all participants in said bracket will be entered for prize drawings.

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Every Wednesday, preschool story hour meets at 10 a.m. The spring theme is “Families.” Story hour lasts approximately one hour. Children 3-5 years old are welcome to attend. They will enjoy stories, songs and crafts while learning all about family at the library.

Wacky On Wednesday Club starts at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 8. This is a free club with lots of wild, crazy fun activities for children in grades one through five. This program lasts approximately one hour.

Feeling lucky? Make your way over to the library Friday, March 10, for St. Patrick’s Day family bingo. This event starts at 6:30 p.m. and is open to participants of all ages. Signup is required. Wearing green will gain favors during the event.

The Chain Gang meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. This is for those who enjoy crocheting, knitting, sewing or needlepoint. Bring materials and work alongside others who enjoy these hobbies.

Adult Crafty Corner will be meeting at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, March 23. This month’s craft will be Easter gnomes. Signup is required. Call the library to reserve a spot today. There will be a $5 charge for this craft.

LEGO Club will meet at 4 p.m. Monday, March 27. Elementary kids can join and explore their creativity with LEGOs and snap circuits.

Country Road Boarding and Obedience —

Country Road offers dogs and clients personalized attention

Country Road Boarding and Obedience, 5647 E. 500N, Rochester, was recently established by Cory Woodcox to meet a need he saw in the community. However, the business also grew naturally out of his own experience raising German shepherds.

Country Road is located on a farm owned by Woodcox’s family since 1990. The name fits the rural setting, which includes a pond and large, fenced-in backyard, perfect for dogs of all shapes and sizes.

Currently, Country Road has eight kennels for rent in a newlyrenovated, climate-controlled building. The intimate setting allows Woodcox to spend more time with clients and their dogs.

He first became aware of this need when a friend was unable to enjoy her vacation due to problems her Doberman pinscher had at another area kennel. The dog refused to eat or drink. On her next vacation, Woodcox encouraged her to

bring the dog out to Country Road a few times before being boarded, what he calls “pre-stay visits.”

“Too many dogs have bad experiences when they don’t need to. … I’ll put the time in with your dog and you to make sure you can enjoy your vacation knowing the dog is well cared for.”

Country Road also requires copies of vaccination records and cleans between each stay to further ensure your dog’s health and wellbeing.

Woodcox became interested in obedience training while raising his own German shepherd, which was highly energetic and had a tendency to bite. “You either find an outlet for it or spend their whole life fighting it,” he said.

He discovered an outlet in Schutzhund, a dog sport that hones tracking, obedience and protection skills. “I was amazed how much it calmed her down and gave her a focus,” said Woodcox.

At the same time, he learned how to “read dogs.” His own dog, Athena, has reached the highest level, IGP

3, of the training.

“There is an art to training dogs,” said Woodcox. “You need patience and the ability to read dogs’ body language.”

The training at County Road Boarding and Obedience, he explained, is “balanced with an emphasis on positive reinforcement.” Woodcox teaches various commands, and will focus on your dog’s particular needs — for example, if the dog chews on things or has a problem jumping up on people. Woodcox, who has three sons and one daughter, has also coached with the Mentone Youth Baseball League and Tippecanoe Valley Youth Football League, which he also credits with aiding his training skills. “There is a lot of carryover from that.”

Starting in April, Country Road Board and Obedience will be adding grooming services. For more information about services, prices and booking, visit crbokennel.com or facebook.com/profile. php?id=100085872435999 or call (574) 376-0769.

Yakym’s amendment to combat inflation carries on House floor

On March 1, Congressman Rudy Yakym offered an amendment that was included in passage of the REIN IN Inflation Act on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Yakym’s amendment, which was adopted without opposition, requires that the administration’s inflation analyses for executive orders break down the type of inflation to the Consumer Price Index’s three major categories:

Food, energy and all items less food and energy.

“Everyday Americans’ experience with inflation has made one thing abundantly clear: Not all inflation is created equal,” Yakym said.

“Energy and food inflation are particularly harmful. There is no more kitchen table issue than food inflation. There is no more readily available reminder of the toll of inflation

than the price at the pump. Energy and food inflation impact every single American and hit those living paycheck to paycheck especially hard.

“My amendment would ensure that the President keeps food and energy costs front and center. It would require that the inflation analysis in this bill break down to the CPI’s three main subgroups: Food, Energy, and All items less food and energy.”

What the church has forgotten

(Read: Matthew 28:18-20)

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, teaching

Let’s study the Bible

them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. And, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

(Matthew 28:19-20)

I recently read a startling statistic: 51% of Christians say they

don’t know what the Great Commission is. It’s found in Matthew 28:19–20. Jesus’s final meeting with the disciples was on a mountain in Galilee. Here he gave the Great Commission.

First, “All power” (v. 18, authority): This was no more the

humble peasant of Galilee, but the mighty son of God! In his death and resurrection, he had conquered Satan, sin and death. God had given all authority into his hands.

In Matthew 4:8-10, Satan had taken Christ to a mountain and offered him all the kingdoms of the world. Here on this Galilee mount, Christ proclaimed that he now had all authority and that Satan had been defeated!

Second, “All nations” (v. 19): “Teach” is actually “make disciples.” This is a commission to take the Gospel to all nations, and is a definite change from Matthew 10:5-6, where the commission was limited to the Jews only.

Evangelism alone is not the commission; after people are won, they should be baptized, which suggests a local church fellowship. They should also be taught, which suggests the teaching and preaching of the Word of God.

Please keep in mind that our commission is not simply “to win souls.” It is to “make disciples” — which includes winning them, bringing them into a Christian fellowship and building them up in the faith.

While we thank God for every Christian ministry that is true to the Lord and his word, whatever is done should be tied to the local church.

Third, “All things” (v. 20): A disciple is a learner, and he is to be taught “all things whatsoever I have commanded you.” This includes the whole word of God. Man is to live by every word of God (Matthew 4:4). All scripture is profitable (2 Timothy 3:16). The church that fails to teach people the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27) is not obeying the Great Commission.

Fourth, “Always” (v. 20): What a tremendous assurance. “I am with you always!” In Matthew 1:23, he was called “Immanuel” — God with us — and here he reaffirms that name. He is with us through his spirit, in his word, by his providential care and with his divine presence. This is the promise that carried Livingstone into the heart of darkest Africa and has encouraged and enabled messengers of Christ down through the years.

Matthew ends his Gospel with a responsibility on the part of the Christian: to take the Gospel to all people. Not all will receive it, but all deserve a chance to hear the Gospel.

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

When injured: Avoid RICE, try PEACE

Editor’s Note: Amy Rupley is a certified athletic trainer and a doctor of physical therapy at Woodlawn Hospital.

For as long as I can remember, the standard practice for acute injury management has been RICE — rest, ice, compression and elevation. However, current evidence-based practice suggests an innovative approach called PEACE.

The PEACE approach involves a focus on protection, elevation, avoiding anti-inflammatories, compression and education.

Gone are the days of “put ice on it, take a pill, and don’t use it.” Instead, early return to movement, while protecting the injury from activities that increase pain, has been shown to accelerate recovery significantly. Compressing and elevating the injury continue to be treatments supported by evidence to promote healing.

The biggest shift from RICE to PEACE is avoiding anti-inflammatories, including ice.

Ice and anti-inflammatories

are minimally supported by evidence to help with injury healing.

In fact, recent studies show these two things delay the healing process, making it take longer for you to get back on your feet.

The next time you have an unfortunate injury, try PEACE instead of RICE and reach out to a physical therapist to provide the education you need to get you back to 100% as quickly as possible.

Busy Bells annual garage sale opens

The Busy Bells Extension Homemaker Club’s annual spring garage sale returns to Fulton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1009 W. 3rd St., Rochester, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11. Setup begins at 8 a.m.

Spaces are available for $10, $5 for each additional space, which includes a table. Hot dogs and refreshments will also be served. To reserve a spot, call Pam Jones at (574) 453-6613.

So far, over 35 spaces have been reserved, said Jones. “It’s a pretty well-attended event.”

Busy Bells has been active for nearly 75 years and is one of the

oldest 4-H clubs in the county, with several third and fourth generation members of all ages.

Funds raised by the sale will go to community projects supported by Busy Bells, including the Christmas Shoebox program, Shop with a Cop, scholarships for 4-H’ers and more.

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ROCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Rochester Fire Department will be accepting applications for a full-time firefighter.

1. Must be at least 21 yrs. old and not older than 36 yrs. old.

2. Have a minimum certification of Indiana State Mandatory and CPR. Firefighter I & II and EMT-B is preferred. Must complete and pass Firefighter I & II within the first year and EMT-B when available or you will be disqualified from the job.

3. Must pass a written and basic firefighting skill test, put on and wear a SCBA, search for a victim in a dark room, set and climb a ladder, drag 2 ½ inch hose, and a mile run.

4. Must pass a back ground check.

5. Must pass the State PERF physical before you can start working for Rochester Fire Department.

6. Applications can be picked up at Rochester Fire Department, 2006 E. State Rd. 14, Rochester, IN 46975. Applications must be returned back to the Fire Station by close of business, March 10, 2023.

LIVE PUBLIC AUCTION

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THE HEAT WILL BE ON . . . HELD REGARDLESS OF WEATHER SATURDAY, MARCH 11th

Auction Starts At 10 A.M. (Eastern Time)

Doors Open @ 9 A.M.

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IT AWAY . . . TITLE WAS MISPLACED (NOT BY US). A NEW TITLE HAS BEEN APPLIED FOR . . . WE GUARANTEE CLEAR TITLE AS SOON AS WE GET IT.

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Donato supports bill to ‘improve local health’

In a March 3 press release, State Senator, District 18, Stacey Donato cited her reasons for supporting Senate Bill 4, which would, she said, “incentivize local health departments to improve the quality of their services by establishing the Local Public Health Services Fund grant program.”

“Having a healthy population is key to our state’s success. By preventing health problems, rather than just treating them, Indiana can foster healthier families and a stronger workforce.

“The grant program would support local health departments that opt in to provide ‘core public health services’ recommended by the Governor’s Public Health Commission.

“These services include screening for childhood lead exposure, inspecting public buildings for

sanitation, partnering with schools to support student health, preventing tobacco use, and reviewing suicide, child and overdose fatality reports.

“Under SB 4, no county could accept this grant funding for expanded health services unless the elected county commissioners and county council agree. The bill further states, ‘A county that accepts additional funding to provide core public health services does not transfer any authority under statute in operating the local health department to the state department in return for additional funding.’”

According to Donato, “This bill would be a big step forward in improving the overall health of Hoosiers and promoting collaboration between local health departments and the Indiana Department of Health.”

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Executive Assistant Advertisement

The Fulton County Economic Development Corporation (FEDCO) is seeking an Executive Assistant to partner with the board of directors and executive director to further economic development and other matters in Rochester and Fulton County, Indiana.

Nonprofit experience is preferred but not required. A willingness to learn the industry bottom to top will be helpful. A high level of organization is necessary, as is multi-tasking, knowledge of Quick Books, Microsoft products (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher), knowledge of social media and website management, an ability to work independently when necessary, possess a positive attitude and have a team approach. Other/additional responsibilities will be discussed during the interview.

Address applications to Executive Director, FEDCO, 822 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975. Applications will be accepted until February 24, 2023.

Smith scored 15, but Zebras can’t hold 7-point second-half lead

before fouling out with 2:45 left.

Rochester boys basketball coach Rob Malchow said he felt going into a Class 2A, Sectional 36 semifinal game Saturday that his team could stop Lewis Cass.

Scoring against the Kings would be another thing.

Malchow’s hunches may well have come to bear. The Zebras bottled up Lewis Cass’ 6-5 center and leading scorer Luke Chambers, who came in averaging 16 points, to just five.

But starting center Luke Hunting and starting guard-forward Brock Bowers both fouled out, and injuries to leading scorer Paul Leasure and Tanner Reinartz hindered the offense.

Lewis Cass went on a tiebreaking 12-0 run in the fourth quarter to claim a 54-43 win.

Tyson Good scored 18 points for Lewis Cass, who won their sixth straight game and improved to 17-7. They will play Wabash, a 48-15 winner over Winamac in Saturday’s first semifinal, in the final at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Rochester finished 11-10. This marked the third time in the last six years that Lewis Cass knocked the Zebras out of the sectional.

Aidan Smith led Rochester with 15 points. Bowers had eight

Sophomore Bryce Baugher had a career-high eight off the bench. Leasure hit a pair of free throws with 1:21 left but appeared limited as he wore tape on his left (non-shooting) thumb.

Malchow revealed after the game that Leasure broke the thumb in a practice earlier in the week.

Rochester led 32-25 on Baugher’s 3-point play with 48.4 seconds left in the third quarter.

The Zebras had more 3-point field goals (eight) than 2-point field goals (six). But they also had 16 turnovers, including five in the fourth quarter. Lewis Cass had 12 turnovers but none in the fourth.

“I felt like we could defend them the way we wanted to defend them, and we really did,” Malchow said. “I was concerned about how we would score enough points. At one point, it was 32-27. Then it was 37-37. So we were right there with about six minutes to go in the game.”

They might have weathered the first Lewis Cass storm, which Chambers capped with a post banker, when Bowers hit a 3-pointer off a weave handoff from Hunting that tied the game at 37 with 5:12 left.

But Haden McClain whipped a pass to an open Keaton Lewellen underneath the basket. The 6-6

Rochester Mayoral Race —

Lewellen scored as Bowers fouled him and put in a free throw for a 3-point play. At the 4:13 mark, Hillis used a high ball screen from Lewellen to get into the paint, and a trailing Hunting committed his fifth foul.

Hillis knocked down two free throws to extend the lead to 4237. Trey Johnson’s steal and transition layup and a Lewellen bucket off a Hillis assist made it 46-37.

Johnson split a pair of free throws at the 2:45 mark and McClain hit two free throws with 1:49 left to cap the run and make it 49-37.

The lead would reach as high as 54-41 on a Good steal and breakaway dunk in the final minute.

“To their credit, they stepped up and hit a couple shots to get it up to four to six points, and then we couldn’t come down and convert,” Malchow said. “And then it becomes where you’re going to the chase.”

The game was tied at 15 at halftime, and a 3-point shooting contest then ensued. Tanner Reinartz hit for Rochester. McClain answered for the Kings. Bowers found Smith for a deep ball. But Johnson, who had made just five treys all season coming into the game, answered with one from the top of the key to make it 2121.

Smith continued to run the offense. He went downhill for a layup. Then he hit a 3. The Zebra lead was five.

Chambers hit a free throw with 2:59 left in the quarter for his first point. Good scored in transition.

Baugher answered with a trey from the right corner, his fourth of the season, that made it 29-24. Good split a pair of free throws to cut the margin to four.

Lewis Cass blitzed two defenders at Leasure as he crossed halfcourt. He found Smith, who came over to help out. Smith then zipped a pass to Baugher, who muscled home a layup at the goal as Lewellen fouled him.

Baugher converted the 3-point play, and the lead was up to seven.

Baugher, Prater, Vance and Reinartz form a nucleus of sophomores who might be asked to lead the team next year. They were also a big part of Saturday’s game.

“I’m proud of the way the guys played,” Malchow said. “They played hard. They competed for four quarters. Really proud of the sophomores who came in when we got in foul trouble.

“We missed Luke Hunting that game obviously. We missed Tanner for a quarter and a half, and those guys really in and played

well, whether it was X or Bryce. I thought they stepped up and did a good job filling in and helped us stay right there.”

Lewis Cass scored the first 11 points of the game and cruised to a 65-29 win over Pioneer in their quarterfinal Tuesday, but the start of this game was unlike that.

Hunting hit a 3-pointer within the first 20 seconds, and Bowers hit a right elbow jumper to make it 5-2. Lewis Cass came back to lead 6-5 on two Good buckets, but Rochester got a layup thanks to some good fortune: On a pass from McClain at the top of the key intended for Johnson on the left wing, Bowers deflected the pass, which bounced right off official David Spencer standing near the sideline and boomeranged right back to Bowers, who then found an open Owen Prater for a transition bunny and a 7-6 lead.

A Bowers 3-pointer gave Rochester a 10-6 lead after one quarter, and a Smith 3 off a Leasure assist less than a minute into the second quarter made it 13-6.

But two Lewellen free throws, a Good 3 from the left corner and a Good crossover driving layup tied it. The 6’-5” Vance finished strong off a Smith assist, but Lewellen tied it at 15 at halftime on a post layup.

Denton and Odell respond to questions

From March 8 to April 26, Shopping Guide News of Fulton County will pose a series of questions to Rochester’s two candidates for mayor, Ted Denton and Trent Odell. Each week will feature one question followed by the candidates’ responses.

“What is your management style/experience and the style you ascribe to?”

Ted Denton

“I am a definite hands-on, engaged manager. I have decades of top management experience. At 27, I was the youngest staff manager Camcar/Textron had.

“For the next 40-plus years in four different companies, I held nothing less than top staff management positions. These positions ranged from personnel manager to vice president of marketing and administration.

“Early in my career I learned

skills such as “management by objective”, “planning for success”, “interaction management” and “corrective action.” I use goals and objectives for me and my subordinates to promote project completion in a successful, timely manner and to evaluate individuals’ success and growth.

“I acquired these management skills by working with very talented, disciplined and successful managers. They instilled the necessary skill sets in me to best run the city business, including one of the most important: the courage to lead.

“I certainly believe in this style of management as I have never worked for a company that failed, nor have I found a problem at the city that could not be solved with this management approach.”

Trent Odell

“I’ve held various leadership positions all of my life.

“From a childhood playground through high school and then in my fraternity at Purdue, I was always called upon to lead. I was a church worship leader for 20

P UBLIC A UCTIONS

30th Annual Rochester FFA Consignment Auction

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 of 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.

Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at

Fulton County Museum, 37 E. 375N, Rochester. Four tracts totalling 193.94 acres include house and two sets of buildings, tillable land and woods. Property located at 550 N. US 31, 8 miles north of Rochester on US 31 to 550N. Tracts 1 and 2 are east of US 31; tracts 3 and 4 are west of US 31. Open house: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 15. Lisa

K. Wynn and Jacqueline E. Murray, owners. For more information, contact hahnauctioneers.com, (574) 773-8445.

years, deacon/elder/interim pastor, varsity basketball coach for four years at a Christian school in Kokomo until they closed the high school and leader at different positions on multiple men’s retreats.

“I’ve had employees on my farm of different ages over the years and most recently, for the past 3½ years, led our team at Odell Lumber & Supply in revitalizing what was, for 80 years, Fansler Lumber Co.

“My approach to any leadership position is to be honest with myself on not only what I am gifted at, but maybe more impor-

tantly what I am not. Then I surround myself with those who are more experienced than I in the areas where I am weak in order to build a strong team.

“I believe listening is more valuable than speaking. I believe you must listen and learn, be flexible and open-minded to new ideas and recognize another’s passion and giftedness.

“I am an encourager, and I believe in continuity, exhausting every option in resolving an issue before making any personnel changes. I do not intend to make any department head changes unless absolutely necessary, and then only after any and all attempts have been made to correct the situation.

“I believe people thrive when given a vision and by letting them have the freedom to

achieve great things, allowing them to utilize their own gifts and expertise. A conductor of an orchestra can’t play every instrument, but he leads the group in producing a beautiful result.

“I do believe in accountability for every leader, but also for myself. I expect others to hold me accountable as their mayor. I don’t mean only after 4 years in the voting booth.

“I will always be open to hearing your concerns and/or disagreements in any way, and I will provide many options for the public to be heard.

“We may not always agree, but my hope is that we respect each other’s position on the matter and keep moving forward together, making this town and community better every day.”