Shopping Guide News of Fulton County - March 15, 2023

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Rochester Community High School students Alex Deming and Payton Moore won first place and $500 at the “First Pitch by FEDCO” competition held Thursday, March 9, at the Geneva Center in Rochester.

Their winning “pitch” to the judges was for a business called “Mag Pik,” producing 3D-printed guitar picks fitted with a magnet, which attaches to metal components on a guitar for easy access and loss prevention.

Since 2018, Amy Beechy, director of BizGro, FEDCO’s small business development program, has organized the competition, which is sponsored by Fulton County REMC. This year, five teams from Tippeca-

noe Valley, Caston and Rochester high schools competed for $1,800 in cash prizes.

Judges were Andrew Horstman of Fulton County REMC, Kim Martin of Hoffman Body Shop and Chris Hoffman of Machine Castings Specialties. Fulton County Chamber of Commerce Director Jillian Smith was timekeeper.

First Pitch “promotes a culture of entrepreneurship among young people in Fulton County,” said Beechy. “It exposes students to the process of creating a business. … I just love the ideas students come up with.”

During each presentation, the teams have seven minutes to describe their product/service, prove the business’ feasibility, define the business model and how it will make money, state what their “competitive edge” will be and why the

owners are a good fit for their type of business.

This is followed by a Q&A session with the judges.

New FEDCO Director Michael Ladd was impressed. “They have to think through the process. They’re figuring it out and they take it seriously.”

Which is very much the point of

this mostly academic exercise. And while an actual business has yet to be created from the event, Beechy noted that “you never know when something is going to take off.”

“First Pitch by FEDCO” was broadcast live on rtc4.com.

For more information on BizGro by FEDCO, visit fultondevelopment.org/bizgro-3.

Cessna combines his love of art and fishing

Bo Cessna has been fishing his entire life, ever since he was a

young child with his father. For most of that time his favorite quarry has been bass. “I see it as more of a hunt than fishing for catfish or bluegill. … It takes

more skill. You have to find them.”

Cessna described the many variables at play when bass fishing: depth, water color and temperature, light, structure … and the list goes on. Therefore, bass fishing also requires a greater variety of bait and tackle.

From a young age, Cessna took a hands-on approach to this problem. “I would make my own stuff,” he explained. Custom lures were not as common as today; plus, they were expensive. “When I started there wasn’t a lot of variety in soft plastics or tackle.” So Cessna would disassemble lures, sometimes painting and adding new parts to create his own custom creations.

His artistic inclinations also came in handy. “I was always into art and drawing, and that fed into the decisions about what lures I did.” Cessna found he had a “knack” for drawing at an early age and took whatever classes he could. This led to drawing portraits and, later, tattoos.

Cessna always had a strong work ethic, which was later bolstered by his time in the military, and he applied this to his art as well. He always keeps a notebook nearby to jot down ideas. “Sometimes I will get up in the middle of the night to write an idea down.”

At first, he kept his innovations to himself. But his friends became curious and impressed, because they weren’t the only ones interested in Cessna’s lures. The bass were as well.

“Fish see the same thing all

the time,” he observed. “I want them to want my lures.”

His success with the fish, combined with his friends’ interest, led Cessna to consider creating a business. Around three years ago Bo’s Baits was born. He created

pages on Facebook and TikTok and is also now collaborating with Schmack ‘Em Bait and Tackle in Macy. “We’re two small businesses and saw where we could help each other out,” said Cessna.

Bo’s Baits has several varieties, including “TNT,” which Cessna used to catch his personal best bass. He described another lure, the “Shake N Bake,” as a “one stop lure” that can be made into over a dozen styles, much like a Swiss army knife. “There are so many ways to rig lures.”

Cessna is also a grandfather. He and wife Trish have three children and six grandchildren. “They’re a handful,” he commented. Cessna is enjoying passing on his love of bass fishing to future generations.

To see video of Cessna working on some hard baits, visit facebook.com/ groups/5228121203896222.

For more information on Bo’s Baits, visit facebook.com/bosbaitco or call (765) 398-4853.

Menards serving as drop site for food pantry

Your local Menards home improvement store is serving as a drop site for a local food pantry through the month of March.

They are excited to participate in this wonderful opportunity while lending a helping hand to the community.

Menards offers a wide variety of nonperishable food items that can be donated to the food pantries, from boxes of cereal to cans of soup that can be found in our grocery department for immediate donation.

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Hallstrom Exterior Clean gears up for spring season

With spring just around the corner, homeowners start to think about outdoor chores such as cleaning, and that’s where Jacob Hallstrom of Hallstrom Exterior Clean comes in.

In about one and a half to two hours — depending on the size of the project — he can clean a home exterior with a gentle water spray and the right biodegradable soap, eliminating dirt and algae while at the same time protecting paint and plants.

The power is in the soap rather than the water pressure, according to Hallstrom. The cleaning method is called soft washing and has become the “industry standard,” he said.

“You use lower pressure and let the soap do the work of killing the algae and mildew,” Hallstrom said. “It’s faster, safer, safer on siding and paint, and it stays clean longer.”

Hallstrom applies the cleaning method on building exteriors, such as houses and businesses, decks, fences, driveways, and metal and shingle roofs, among the more common projects. He’s cleaned stucco, concrete board and headstones, too. The options of what you can clean, he said, are “endless.”

A mildewed wood fence can be cleaned of the green and then brightened to look fresh again. Moss taking root around and under roof shingles can be eliminated with the right detergents and a gentle spray, heading off potential leaks and prolonging the life of the roof, Hallstrom said.

He offers a couple other maintenance services, too, including gutter cleaning and dryer vent cleaning.

All of the services, he said, are geared toward creating a cleaner, safer, healthier living or work environment that also has greater curb appeal.

When he talks about the ins and outs of exterior washing, his enthusiasm is evident.

“I just kind of love it,” said Hallstrom, 32. “I’m passionate about the industry as a whole, and I like studying, finding better ways of doing things. If you ask my wife, she says that’s all I think about.”

Hallstrom’s wife, Meagan, handles social media for the business. They like to post before and after photographs of their cleaning projects and are responsive to messages

sent to them via Google and Facebook, as well as to phone calls and texts.

The power of the internet also lets Hallstrom give same-day cleaning quotes from a distance using Google Earth images and measuring tools. He serves a 100-mile radius from his home base in Akron, where he and Meagan live with their 3-year-old daughter.

Hallstrom works full time as an inspector for Pike Lumber. But between March and November, he devotes many evenings and weekends to the cleaning business, which is entering its third season as spring arrives. “The busy season,” Hallstrom said, “is really just starting.”

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OBITUARIES

Sherry L. Halterman

Former Macy Clerk-Treasurer

Sherry L. Halterman, 70, Macy, passed away at 4:36 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born May 27, 1952, in Rochester, and was the daughter of Earl Wayne and Bettie J. (Stroud) Wilson. Sherry was a 1970 graduate of Rochester High School. On Aug. 21, 1970, in Rochester, she married Robert Halterman; he survives.

Sherry worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles while in high school and eventually worked for Indiana National Bank in Indianapolis and Quick Lanes in Rochester. She also served as clerk-treasurer for the town of Macy, as well as serving as an EMT for the Macy-Allen Township Fire Department. She was known as “The Cake Lady” to many families in the area for her passion of decorating cakes, having done numerous graduation and wedding cakes. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting, making cakes and knitting Christmas stockings.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Halterman, Macy; her children, Anthony Halterman, Macy, Andrew Halterman, Macy, and Marcus (Jayme) Halterman, Rochester; grandchildren, Ethan Bearman, Carrington Halterman, Aiden Halterman, Gunther Halterman, Jordan Halterman, Mavrik Halterman and Miley Halterman; brothers, David Albert (Kathie) Fall, Akron, and Randall (Leona) Singleton, North Muskegon, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Dawn Bearman; and brother, Rusty Fromme.

Funeral services were conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Friends visited from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date at Plainview Cemetery, Macy.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or the Macy-Allen Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.mcclainfh.com.

Richard Roe Truck Driver

Richard “Rocky” Roe, 64, Rochester, passed away at 7:12 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Indiana University Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born June 26, 1958, in Rochester, the son of Jack Roe and Betty (Eisenman) Vance. Richard had worked as a long-haul truck driver for many years.

Survivors include his children, Jeremiah Roe, Madison, Ala., and Aubry Roe, Plano, Texas; grandchildren, Ava Roe and Gabriel Roe, both of Madison, Ala.; mother, Betty (William) Vance, Rochester; siblings, David (Tammy) Roe, Akron, Tammy (Mark) Vegh, Edwardsburg, Mich., Michael (Jennifer) Roe, Columbus, Ohio, Bill (Deb) Vance Jr., Columbia City, and Doug (Jana) Vance, Akron; and several nieces, nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; and sisters, Cynthia Sue Roe, Dawn Roe-Roth and Brenda L. Vance.

Memorial services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at the First Christian Church, 1101 Madison St., Rochester.

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

Ronald Lee Bechdolt Former Sealed Power Employee

Ronald Lee Bechdolt, 82, Holiday, Fla., formerly of Rochester, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at the home of one of his daughter’s in Brooksville, Fla.

Ron worked at Sealed Power for 30 plus years. He served in the Navy for a short time. He was also known to be a security guard and a grain hauler for some local farmers. Ron drove a school bus for Tippecanoe Valley extracurricular activities. He really enjoyed interacting with the students. Ron was also a member of the Rochester Church of the Nazarene before moving to Florida. Ron is survived by his wife, Connie. They have been married for 20 years. He is also survived by a son, David Bechdolt; daughters, Sheri Galimore, Robin (John) Patterson, Dana Severns, Melissa (Rick) Belpedio, Kristi (Jason) Gochenour and Aimee (Dan) Stephens; and grandchildren, Michelle, Michael, Amanda, Ashley, Blake, Anthony, Bobby and Braelynn. There are also several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Charlotte Bechdolt. There will be a celebration of life service in Brooksville, Fla., in July.

Jonathan G. Ginter

Jonathan G. Ginter, 60, Akron, formerly of Eastern Kentucky, died at 2:22 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

He was born Aug. 16, 1962. On Aug. 15, 1985, he married Angie Cheek; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Brittany Ginter and Paul Fites, Akron, and Casey (Jessica) Ginter, Holly Ridge, N.C.; four grandchildren; and siblings, Cheryl (Bearl) Ashcraft, Judy (Joe) Jackson, Tenna (Jerry) Nicely, Kiayam Ginter and Tony Ginter.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Roy E. Ginter and Edward J. Newby.

Following his wishes, no visitation or services will be held.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the First Baptist Church, 1001 Dehner Drive, Ossian, IN 46777 with checks to help with the Mission Fund.

John Franklin Bright Jr.

John Franklin Bright Jr., 63, Rochester, died at 9:34 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne.

He was born Jan. 2, 1960.

Survivors include his son, Franklin Paul (Ashlie) Bright, Peru; mother, Virginia Aubel, Valparaiso; stepsiblings, Jason Wirick and Patti Bruno, both of Valparaiso; 13 grandchildren; brother, Joe (Glenda) Bright, Plymouth; and sister, Jamie Bright, Valparaiso.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Franklin Bright; and stepfather, Louie Aubel. No services are scheduled at this time.

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

B IRTHS

Koltyn Ryan Parish

Christopher Felda and Christopher Parish, Star City, are the parents of a son, Koltyn Ryan, born at 6:45 p.m. March 5, 2023, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Michelle and Dan Felda, Ora. Paternal grandparents are Nora and Willie Parish, Winamac.

Melayna I. Imhoff

Wilson and Bethany (Imhoff) Imhoff, Rochester, are the parents of a daughter, Melayna I., born at 1:15 a.m. March 8, 2023. She weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces.

Asher Lee Martin

Nelson and Katie (Fox) Martin, Rochester, are the parents of a son, Asher Lee, born at 4:37 p.m. March 8, 2023. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces.

David W. Roush

David W. Roush, 76, Plymouth , died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Ernestine M. Raclin House of Mishawaka.

He was born Jan. 23, 1947.

He is survived by his life partner and best friend, Debbie Hesler, Plymouth; son, William David (Virginia) Roush, Rochester; his additional family, Jamie (Monica) Lloyd, Elkhart, Mark (Brittney) Lloyd, Clermont, Fla., and Mike Lloyd and Angie, Plymouth; sister, Dorothy Ellen (Bob) Mijares, Wisconsin; brothers, Steve Roush, Culver, and Mike (Theresa) Roush, Mishawaka; brother-in-law, Van Price, Plymouth; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his best friend, Geneva Bickerstaff.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mary Roush; and sister, Diana Price.

Services were held Friday, March 10, at New Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel, 1300 Chester St., Plymouth. Burial was in New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial donations may be made to the Center for Hospice, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

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

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper, 69, Deltona, Fla., died Jan. 19, 2023, at Parkside Health and Rehabilitation.

He was born Jan. 30, 1953. He was married to Ellen Cooper, who preceded him in death.

Surviving are daughters, Shelly Cooper (Matt Weber), Cecilia (Ron Coleman) and Tanya (Jeff Preski); stepchildren, Matt and Crystal Pernell; eight grandchildren; brothers, Randy Cooper, Clifford (Kip) Wheeler and Shawn Cooper; sisters, Debra Cooper, Deanna Howard and Denise Snyder; five nieces; five nephews; and his aunt and uncle.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Norma Kinder and Leroy Cooper; sister, Marsha Cooper; and brother, Kevin Cooper.

A graveside service was held March 11 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Earl-Grossman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Jill Elaine Yeater

Jill Elaine Yeater, 60, Akron, died at 10:41 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester.

She was born May 11, 1962. She is survived by her mother, Eula, Akron; sisters, Diana (Steve) Rish, Akron, and Denise (Doug) Jones, Thornton, Colo.; one brother, Bruce (Darlene) Yeater, St. Lucie, Fla.; her aunt, Janet Rhoades; several cousins; and four nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Yeater; stepfather, Don Lunlow; grandparents, Marion and Alice Howell and Floyd and Ruth Yeater; an aunt; and two uncles.

Per Jill’s wishes, she will be cremated after donating her organs. There will be no services held.

Memorial contributions can be directed to ARC in care of McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, IN 46992.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals. com.

Lois I. Scherbing

Cherished Grandma And Mom

Lois I. Scherbing, 88, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed from her Earthly life ascending to her eternal heavenly home at 12:35 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023.

On Jan. 29, 1935, Lois Irene Ekberg was born in Mille Lacs, Minn. She was a treasured daughter of Hilding and Agnes (Bjurstrom) Ekberg. The Ekberg kids grew up in Foley, Minn., on the farm. Lois shared her childhood with seven siblings, Bob, Allan, Jerry, Lorraine, Avis, Arliss and Ione. She spent many of her days on the farm cleaning and scrubbing the house while the others would help tend to the farm animals. It was during these formative years that Lois developed a strong work ethic, a sense of teamwork and a great love for her family.

Lois always made it a priority to attend school regardless of what the weather. She would always take a horse and sled to school when the Minnesota winters brought much snow and blizzards abound. She exclaimed that her eyelids were nearly frozen with ice when she finally arrived to school. Lois was especially proud of getting the highest marks in her class. She impressed upon her children the value of education and doing your best.

After graduating from Harlem High School in Rockford, Ill., in 1953, Lois fell in love and married the love of her life, Loren W. Scherbing, on Nov. 27, 1954. Their love was so true as demonstrated by the large box of letters she saved for her entire life from Loren, written to her while he was away in the service. Grandma spoke of Loren until her very last days and reflected on how amazing he was through the years. He was very attentive to her and always took care of household duties, working and tending to her every need.

The Scherbings shared a splendid marriage and from their union came three wonderful children, Ken, Connie and Sandi. The family grew up with a variety of pets and enjoyed adventure and a very fun household. Meals were always homemade until all the children graduated. There were projects being built in the garage by Grandpa while Grandma was preparing dinner. Rochester was also where she discovered her lifetime employer, Torx Products, “A Division of Camcar-Textron.” She worked as a buyer and forecaster of products. Grandma Lois always said that there were lines of people awaiting her knowledge and expertise with reports about the different products Torx bought and sold.

Grandma and Grandpa were both avid Twins and Vikings fans and enjoyed watching the games regularly. More recently, Grandma enjoyed watching college basketball. She also liked listening to many artists such as Dean Martin, Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. Grandma also loved spending time folding her laundry and making sure that everything was put away perfectly.

Lois developed diverse interests. She was an avid bowler. As a bicyclist, she bravely took her three-wheeled bike down the big hill next to the high school with only one spill that required hospitalization. As a fast walker, Lois would walk daily up and down Park Road and around the high school through the rain, sleet and snow. She was also proud of her amazing skills behind the wheel of a car. Notorious for being a speed demon when given the keys to the old Buick, she claimed to be “the best driver on ice,” which she quickly revoked after she took Connie and Sandi on a winter drive to South Bend and did a full 360 in the middle of Highway 31 in an ice storm. Shortly thereafter, she gave up driving after she drove with a large children’s swimming pool stuck under her car all the way across town, completely unaware of the sparks a flying.

Other hobbies included being a plate/spoon/bell collector and an office supplies enthusiast. Grandma was an avid gifter. She was ready every Christmas and for many Christmases ahead. She compiled lists tracking what everyone got that year and what they would like to get for the next year from 1970s to date.

As the matriarch of the Scherbing family, Lois answered to many different names or titles, her most cherished was grandmother and mom. She always enjoyed being among all of her family: grandkids, nieces, nephews, son and daughters. There were always Sunday dinners where Grandma got to show off her expertise in the kitchen. She was especially known for making banana bread, spaghetti, Spanish noodles, beans and wieners, fruit salad, blueberry dessert, angel food birthday cakes, cheesy potatoes, cream peas, vegetable soup (where she and Loren cut up all the vegetables for the greatest homemade taste).

No words can describe her greatness as a mother, grandmother, sister, wife, aunt, daughter Grandma Lois was to everyone. We will all miss her so much and carry her memory in our hearts as we live the rest of our lives.

Left to cherish Lois’ memory are daughter, Sandi Good of Rochester; son, Ken Scherbing and wife Joan of Tippecanoe; seven grandchildren, Stacia Conrad and husband Brent, Joey Burkett and wife Karissa, Trisha Wilson and companion Ben Rickel, Landon Good and wife Lexie of Rochester, Layton Good and wife Shana Jo of Rochester, Jeffrey Good II of Rochester and Jakob Good of Rochester; 10 great-grandchildren, Kinzie Conrad, Mason Conrad, Brantley Burkett, Larson Good, Luken Good, Laylynn Good, Dawson Perkins, Delilah Wilson, Denver Wilson and De Mira Wilson; two sisters, Ione Gustafson and Lorraine Seagren; a brother, Allan Ekberg and wife Sheila, all of Rockford, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.

Welcoming Lois to heaven for the grand reunion are her parents, Hilding and Agnes Ekberg; beloved husband of 46 years, Loren; daughter, Connie Burkett; two sisters, Arliss Beehler and Avis Ekberg; and two brothers, Bob Ekberg and Jerry Ekberg.

A celebration of the life of Lois Irene Scherbing was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Chaplain Wyatt Smith officiated. Friends visited with the family from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 10, and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment was in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Center for Hospice Care, 112 S. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563.

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

O BITUARIES

Patty L. Hoffman

Patty L. Hoffman, 89, Winamac , died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello. She was born Feb. 17, 1934. On Aug. 30, 1953, she married Jimmy J. Hoffman. He preceded her in death Dec. 27, 2019. Surviving are daughters, Sally (Steve) Butler, Plainfield, Sue (Tim) Alexander, Winamac, and Sharon (Brian) Cords, Medaryville; son, Sam Hoffman, Star City; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters-inlaw, Donna Hoffman Meyer-St. Clair and Alice Hoffman (Devon) ThurstonFritz; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, William E. and Effie R. (Geiger) Degner; sisters, Vivian Degner, Donna (Charles) Delorenzo, Eula (Don) Cotner, Ruby (Maurice) Cotner and Nila Degner; and brothers, Robert (Ada) Degner and Dale (Lorraine) Degner.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 23, at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tippecanoe Christian Church or Pulaski County 4-H Council. Online tributes may be made at www.frainmortuary.com. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Carl Thomas Doty

Carl Thomas Doty, 89, Winamac , died Sunday, March 12, 2023.

He was born Feb. 8, 1934. On July 1, 1961, he married Frances Ellen May Smith. She preceded him in death Oct. 7, 2019.

He is survived by a son, DeWayne (Debra) Doty, Winamac; daughters, Joy (Don) Sherrick-Otwell, Graham, Texas, and Janette (Sean) Surrisi, Culver; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, James and Grace (Widner) Doty; sister, Betty Hazel; and brothers, Melvin Doty, Richard Doty, James Doty and Walter Doty.

Services were held Wednesday, March 15, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Burial took place at Reed Cemetery in Winamac. The American Legion and VFW conducted military graveside services.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Gentiva Hospice.

Online condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

John Arthur Roberts

John Arthur “Hen” Roberts, 81, a native of Winamac, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at his home.

He was born June 5, 1941. On June 30, 1962, he married Louise Maxine Paulsen; she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Denise (James) Richardson, Summerville; a son, Mark (Becky) Roberts, Ninety-Six; four grandchildren; a brother, Jeff (Brenda) Roberts, Indiana; sisters, Jayne (Carl) Federer and Jeannine (Steve) George, both of Indiana; a brotherin-law, Darwin Russell, Indiana; sisters-in-law, Carol Shrader and Rita Roberts, both of Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Arthur Roberts and Mercedes Elizabeth Nufer Roberts; a brother, James Roberts; and sisters, Janet Brown, JoEllen Russell, Judith Shrader and Jennifer Perry.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, www. lovetotherescue.org, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www. stjude.org.

RTC to provide internet to homes in Fulton

Fulton is the third town RTC Fiber Communications has built fiber broadband service to since OCRA and NLC awarded grant money to RTC in May 2022.

More than 200 residents and businesses in Fulton are able to get fast, reliable fiber internet service.

“RTC is excited to be able to serve the town of Fulton with high-speed fiber internet. The support of the town of Fulton’s board as well as the library and other local businesses has been huge,” said Joe McCarter, president of RTC Fiber Communications.

Peru’s Prehistoric Indian Artifact Show, April 1

The Indiana Archaeological Society is presenting the 22nd annual Prehistoric Indian Artifact Show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Miami County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1079 W. 200N, Peru. Admission is free and open to the public.

This year’s show will also feature a “Birdstone Spectacular.”

All are encouraged to bring their birdstones.

Doors open at 7 a.m. for set-up. Plaques will be awarded for “Best of Show,” “Personal Found Artifact” and “Award of Excellence.”

Plaquettes will be awarded for “Host Awards,” “Best Frame of Artifacts,” “Personal Found Collection,” “Best Single Artifact,” “Axes and Celts,” “Flint,” “Slate” and “Educational.”

For table reservations, contact Pat Mooney, (765) 472-7019; Bryan Warder, (765) 470-8784; John Behny, (765) 860-9189. Fees are $15 for the first table, $10 for each additional table. Lunch will be available on site.

Fulton is the 10th town RTC Fiber Communications now serves within the surrounding area. Rural areas around Leiters Ford, Kewanna, Fulton and Akron are scheduled for completion of fiber broadband by the end of 2024.

Fulton has mainly been serviced with a fixed-wireless service provided by RTC Fiber Communications. RTC provides cutting-edge technology with speeds up to 1GB to residents to allow them the ability to stream,

work or go to school from home or have smart-home devices installed.

Providing such high speeds also allows businesses to be more efficient and competitive within the community.

RTC was established in 1896 in Rochester.

To learn more about RTC Fiber Communications’ fiberbased internet, including prices and availability, visit rtc1. com or call or text (574) 2232191.

Excessive earwax? Here’s how you can manage it

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).

Cerumen, also known as earwax, is a natural substance produced by the glands in the ear canal. While it serves a protective

role in the ear, excessive or impacted earwax can lead to hearing difficulties, discomfort and even infection. In such cases, cerumen management, including ear irrigation, may be necessary.

Ear irrigation is a safe and effective method for removing excess earwax. It involves flushing the ear canal with a gentle stream of water to loosen and flush out the wax.

You can schedule an appointment with your physician, an ear, nose and throat specialist or other hearing health care professional like myself to assist you if needed. At Affordable Hearing, we utilize the first ever automated and FDAcleared ear cleaning device to help get the job done quickly and painlessly.

If you are going to attempt to perform an ear irrigation at home,

you can simply follow these steps. Before irrigating, it is important to soften the wax for several days by using over-the-counter ear drops, such as mineral oil or a brand like Debrox. This will help make the irrigation process more comfortable and effective. We ask our patients to make sure to do this three to five days prior to their appointment.

Here is a step-by-step guide to properly irrigating your ears at home:

— Fill a bulb syringe with warm water (not hot) and add a pinch of salt to help break up the earwax.

— Lean your head to the side with the affected ear facing upward.

— Hold the bulb syringe with the tip pointed toward the ear and gently squeeze the bulb to release the water into the ear canal.

— Keep the head tilted for several minutes to allow the water to penetrate the ear canal and loosen the wax.

— Tilt your head to the opposite side to allow the water and wax to drain out of the ear.

— Repeat the process for the other ear if necessary.

It is important to avoid using cotton swabs, paperclips or any other foreign objects to try to remove earwax, as this can push the wax farther into the ear canal and potentially cause damage.

Additionally, it is essential to avoid using irrigation if you have any of the following conditions: a perforated eardrum, a history of eardrum surgery, an ear infection or a foreign object in the ear canal.

If you have any of these conditions, it is best to seek professional

assistance from a hearing health care professional. They can safely remove the wax and determine if there are any underlying issues that need to be addressed.

In conclusion, earwax buildup can be a common and frustrating problem, but it can easily be managed through proper cerumen management techniques, such as ear irrigation. By following the steps outlined, you can help keep your ears healthy and free of excess wax.

However, if you experience any discomfort, pain or hearing difficulties, it is essential to seek professional help from a hearing health care professional. They can evaluate your ear health, provide safe and effective treatment options and help you maintain good hearing health.

C OUNTY R EPORT

Court News

Circuit Court

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

Portfolio Recovery Associates v. Jonathan Hernandez, Rochester, $628.87.

Rochester Homes Builders by Carlson Inc. v. Marke Gaerte, Akron, and Nikole Gaerte, Akron, $25,000.

Superior Court

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

Complaints

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Scott Wilburn, Rochester, $1,247.38; Daniel Skils, Rochester, $1,233.69.

Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Amanda Odonnell, Rochester, $1,640.81.

Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Steven Terry, Rochester, and Maria Medina, Rochester, $8,566.95.

SAC Finance Inc. v. Samantha Sheeks, Rochester, $9,521.13; Dustin Beckett, Rochester, $9,411.21.

U.S. Bank National Association v. Wesley H. Shipman,

Akron, $5,934.22.

Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were assessed in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Shealah M. Timmons, Goshen, $171; Aubrie R. Werner, Unionville, $171; Devin S. Antus, Granger, $160.50; Kei-Linai O. Hill, Indianapolis, $171; Joshua S. Shireman, Wabash, $160.50; James F. Stanglewicz, Scotts Mills, Ore., $150.50; Kennedi R. Kyle, South Bend, $171; Kaitlin L. Alcantar, Marion, $171; Karla M. French, Shoals, $160.50; Taylor A. Kovacs, Osceola, $171.

Operating with expired plates

Joe E. Gady, Argos, $160; Jennifer L. Turner, Noblesville, $160; Natalie M. Lipsey, South Bend, $160.

No valid driver’s license — Jason D. Gibbons, Rochester, $160.50; Shanta E. Pippin, Chicago, $160.50.

Learner’s permit violation — Isaiah L. Barber, Indianapolis, $160.50. No valid driver’s license, speeding — Ludwing Herrera, Indianapolis, $221.

Driving while suspended, open alcoholic beverage container during operation of motor vehicle — Sophia Shavon Nelson, Danville, Va., $196.

The temptation (Read: Genesis 3:1-6)

“And the serpent said unto the woman, ‘Ye shall not surely die.’” (Genesis 3:4)

First, The Tempter. God is not the author of sin, nor does he tempt people to sin; this is the work of the devil (James 1:13).

Let’s study the Bible

We have already seen that Satan fell into sin prior to the work of Genesis 1:3. He was a beautiful angel originally, rejoicing at God’s creation (Job 38:4-7), but he sinned and was judged by God (Isaiah 14:12-17; Ezekiel. 28:11-19).

Notice that Satan came to Eve in the guise of a serpent, for he is a masquerader and appears to people in his true character. In Genesis 3, Satan is the serpent who deceives (2 Corinthians 11:3); in Genesis 4, he is the liar that murders (John 8:44). We must take care to avoid his deceptive ways.

Second, The Target. Satan aimed at Eve’s mind (2 Corinthians.

11:1-3; 1 Timothy 2:9-15) and succeeded in deceiving her. Man’s mind is a part of his being created in God’s image (Colossians 3:9-10), so Satan attacks God when he attacks the human mind. Satan uses lies. He is a liar himself and the father of lies (John 8:44).

Third, The Tactic. As long as the mind holds to God’s truth, Satan cannot win; but once the mind doubts God’s Word (the Bible), there is room for the devil’s lies to move in.

Satan questioned God’s Word (Genesis 3:1), denied God’s Word (Genesis 3:4) and then substituted his own lies (Genesis 3:5). Notice

Diabetes: What you should know

Editor’s

Note: Paula McKinney is the vice president of care services and chief nursing officer at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She is a registered nurse who also holds a doctor of nursing practice degree and nurse executive certification.

Diabetes, a metabolic disease in which the pancreas does not function properly in insulin production,

causes increased glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream.

According to the American Diabetes Association, it is the seventh leading cause of death in America and more than 29 million people, or 9.3% of the U.S. population, has the disease.

There are various types of diabetes, such as type I, type II and gestational diabetes. Diabetes is monitored by testing blood sugar levels.

In type I the pancreas cannot produce insulin and individuals need to inject insulin into their body. In type II, the pancreas does not produce insulin correctly and individuals may need to take oral medication. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy.

The American Diabetes Association recommends that if you have

experienced the following signs and symptoms, to consult a physician immediately. A simple blood test can confirm if you have diabetes.

• High blood sugar (hyperglycemia).

• Frequent urination.

• Drowsiness.

• Nausea.

• Extreme thirst or hunger.

• Blurred vision.

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

• Shaking.

• Sweating.

• Fast heartbeat.

• Anxiety.

• Dizziness.

• Irritability.

• Weakness or feeling tired.

If you have a concern, contact your primary care provider. More information can be found at diabetes.org.

that Satan seeks to undermine our faith in the goodness of God — he suggested to Eve that God was “holding out on them” by keeping them from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

When we question God’s goodness and doubt his love, we are playing right into the hands of Satan.

Satan made the temptation sound wonderful by making an offer: “You will be like God!” Satan himself had wanted to be “like the Most High” (Isaiah 14:14), and centuries later he offered Christ “all the kingdoms of the world” if He would worship him (Matthew 4:8).

Fourth, The Tragedy. Eve should not have “given place to the devil” (Ephesians 4:27); she should have held to God’s Word and resisted him.

We wonder where Adam was dur-

ing this conversation. At any rate, Eve took away from God’s Word by omitting “freely” (Genesis 3:2); she added to the word by adding “touch it” (Genesis 3:3); and she changed the word by making God’s “you shall surely die” into “lest you die” (Genesis 3:3, NKJV).

In Genesis 3:6 we see the tragic operation of the lust of the flesh (“good for food”), the lust of the eyes (“pleasant to the eyes”), and the pride of life (“desirable to make one wise”) — see 1 John 2:15-17.

It is difficult to sin alone. Something in us makes us want to share the sin with others. Adam deliberately sinned and plunged the world into judgment (1 Timothy 2:14).

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

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Updates and happenings in and around the area

The Nickel Plate Music and Arts Festival committee will be holding an open meeting to discuss ideas for the festival. If interested, join the meeting from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at the Fulton County Public Library, 320 W. Seventh St., Rochester.

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The Rochester High School government class will be hosting a mayoral candidate debate from 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the high school. Two Republicans are facing off in the May primary: incumbent Mayor Ted Denton and challenger Trent Odell.

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The Fellowship Guild women of First Baptist Church will be having a Rochester Dairy Queen sponsor night from 4 p.m. until closing Wednesday, March 29. Proceeds from the evening will go toward the group’s mission projects.

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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-$50. Orders will be taken through Thursday, March 23. To place an order, call (574) 8576750 or (574) 857-4885.

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Fulton County REMC is spon-

soring an Easter egg hunt 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 p.m.

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 1343, Rochester, will hold a meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, that all officers should attend. The auxiliary will be conducting a regular meeting that includes nomination and election of officers. Current officers who cannot attend but wish to continue holding their office should put the request in writing and have it presented at the meeting.

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The nonprofit Care and Share Thrift Store, 314 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo, is offering special savings during the month of March.

Look for different colored tags each week to find discounts of 75%. From Monday-Saturday, March 13-18, the tag sale color is purple. From Monday, March 20, through Monday, March 27, the tag sale color is blue. From Monday-Saturday, March 27-April 1, the tag sale color is gray.

Also, from March 13-18, electronics are 50% off. From March 17-25, take a look at the Bridal Fair display. Wrap up in 50% savings on ladies cardigans March 20-25. And from March 27-April

1, linens will be 50% off.

—o— 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) 223-2880. 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 at (574) 223-2176, ext. 4002, or lauryn.atkinson@zebras.net.

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

Rochester Mayoral Race— Denton and Odell respond to questions

“What do you see as the largest and most important issues for the city of Rochester in your first year in office and your plans for enacting them?”

Trent Odell

There are several things I intend to focus on in my first year. Some may be resolved before I would take office. Some, I believe, will have a quick result, and some I will be initiating.

The rewriting of the leaf ordinance should be completed before next fall. The golf cart ordinance that has been or will be soon presented should be decided upon before 2024 if not sooner. Those two items I would revisit if I don’t agree with how they go.

I will see to it that we immediately work in a more cooperative way with county government. I will make sure the city has a representative at their meetings — me when possible — and for them to reciprocate. I have great relationships with many at the county level, and I look forward to having many productive conversations on what we can do to improve our community.

I want to look into a longterm solution for our homeless population, and a more immediate, temporary plan until that happens. It’s appalling that we have 60-plus homeless in our city and county. We have wonderful organizations available to come alongside these individuals and help them go forward with their lives, but it starts with food and shelter.

Housing is of great concern. A study is being done and based on the results of that, we need to prioritize that at the top of the list. There are many options to consider.

The EMS study results will need

Backing Small Businesses Grant Program launches

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Now in its second year, the program will increase the number of grants awarded and total funding to more than $2.3 million to further support small business owners in building their economic vitality and fostering a thriving community. On March 20, applications will open for 350 small business grants of $5,000 to eligible businesses in the U.S. and territories.

If awarded, your business may also be eligible to be considered for an additional $25,000 Enhancement Grant. A limited subset of 25 grantees will be considered for the Enhancement Grant, which will allow those business owners the opportunity to further invest in the growth of their businesses.

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to be addressed immediately to insure we have the needs of our community met with enough ambulance service. Some — if not most — of this may be completed prior to 2024.

I would like to offer high school seniors the opportunity to submit an essay, “If I Were Mayor,” for a city-sponsored scholarship. We need to involve our young people and let them know their opinion matters.

I’d also like the media class at the high school to put together a video marketing all the wonderful amenities we have in our community: the airport, hospital, the golf courses, Times Theater, the lake and the great restaurants and shops to name a few.

I’d like to see about hosting tournaments of pickleball, golf and disc golf, bringing those from a distance into our community, then market this through our state representatives as they hear of potential business opportunities in northern Indiana.

We have visionaries and energy from so many private citizens who have great ideas to create an inviting atmosphere in our town. They need to be heard and their ideas considered seriously.

These are things that cause businesses and residents to want to put down roots in our community. The energy and ambitions of our citizens are contagious and attractive and once you start that movement, people will want to be a part of it.

Let’s love our city!

Ted Denton

I have commented previously on several important, if not critical, issues needing completion before another four-year term is up, such as a new wellfield for the city water department (current field is over 100 years old and we are seeing signs of aquifer depletion), completion of Apache Drive and Peace Tree Street at the south end of town (this

Rochester Youth Baseball League 2023 Important Information

Registration Information: Register online at www.rybleague.com

will lead to development opportunities), construction of a sewer line from Republic Landfill to our waste treatment facility, so leachate can be processed (this will bring more income to utilities and Republic will pay for the pipeline); and the main street storm water and street upgrade project (greatly improving drainage, much like last year’s Minnow Creek upgrade by city and county has done).

The most critical issue of all is the possible loss of ambulance service facing this community in the next year-and-a-half when the county’s contract with Lutheran expires (they have already pulled the ambulance from Akron). Rochester township (Rochester) is the largest user of the service.

As mayor I vow to NOT let the citizens of Rochester go without an ambulance service and will work diligently with the county and all to prevent this happening.

We Encourage Online Registrations. You May Also Mail or Drop Off Completed Forms and Money To: Rochester Glass Corp. 1525 Main St., Rochester, IN 46975

*Assessment will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2023 - Time TBD

To: MARCH 26- APRIL 2: A $25 Late Fee Will Be Imposed

All players in Pony and Major need to come to Assessment Day since all teams in Pony and Major Leagues will be redrafted this year. All players in Pony and Major must have their own helmet and helmet face guard.

If your child will be playing T-Ball, they DO NOT need to attend assessments.

Assessment Times Will Be Announced Via Our Social Media Accounts: Facebook - Rochester Youth Baseball Twitter - @RYBL46975

Opening Night For Major, Pony & T-Ball Will Be Friday, May 5

**Questions should be directed to President, Kyle McLochlin 260-415-5740 or Player Agent, Marcus Halterman 574-382-0295

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Cub Cadet RZT50 22 hp ZTR mower, 403 hrs.; GH 928D 72” mower; JD LX277 mower, 517 hrs.; JD 112 mower; Cub Cadet TM6E walk-behind trimmer/mower; Bachtold walk-behind mower; WH mowers; Troy Bilt Pony tiller; DR trimmer; SS 1/4 fenders; 35’ alum ladders; (9) Pro Heat bunk heaters; lots of 11R & 12Rx22.5 tires & rims; 15T hyd crane winch; 75 gal propane tanks; 125 gal L-tank; (2) 100# LP tanks; pr JD 60-70 fenders; garden tractor disk; 4x8 parade wagon w/ferris wheel; 1100 & 1500 gal poly tanks; 92” rock bucket; oxy-acet torch; 8’x12’ yard barn w/ cedar siding; 8’x8’ shed; 8’x16’ livestock shelter; JD bike; 2-wheel trailer; pr rubber tracks; lg whiskey barrels; 200 gal fuel tank; skidsteer backing plates; Airco gas powered welder; pr 480-80R50 tires; lg variety nursery stock: evergreens, fruit & ornamental trees & shrubs from certified nurseries; firewood; other misc. items.

CONSIGNMENTS: Consignments taken Wed., March 22nd - Friday, March 24th (8:00-5:00) ET. All items will be lined up in order received!! No consignments taken sale day. We do not accept household items or junk tires.

SALE DAY: Three rings will continue to run throughout the day. Breakfast by RHS girl’s softball, National Jr Honor Society & Fulton County Soccer in The Everett Smith Building & breakfast & lunch by 4H Jr. Leaders.

LOAD OUT: Loader tractor available sale day, Mon., March 27th & Tues., March 28th (8:00-5:00) ET. Gates closed Sunday, March 26th. All purchases MUST be removed from premises by April 8, 2023.

TERMS: Cash, check with proper ID. Credit Card with 3% convenience fee. Neither Olson Auctions, Inc. nor Rochester FFA assume any responsibility or liability for accidents, items after purchased, no shows, or equipment not accurately represented. All purchases are “AS IS--WHERE IS” unless otherwise stated. Statements sale day take precedence over printed matter. See website or auctionzip sale week for photos.

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Senior swimmers appreciate team camaraderie

Editor’s

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

For those who swim, it’s not so much about the swimming as it is about the camaraderie and the relationships one makes while swimming.

That was something of the theme for Rochester’s seniors

swimmers.

The team consisted of seven senior girls and two senior boys.

Kendyll Bradley, Lola Brady, Maddy Brouyette, Melody Hisey, Araceli Ochoa, Bella Riffle and Molly Vance-Gruss are the seven senior girls. Simona Faoro, a foreign exchange student from Italy who is listed as a sophomore, will also be leaving the team.

“It was pretty emotional for everyone,” Ochoa said of senior night.

“It’s our last home meet, and we’ve been swimming together for many years, and it was just a good time.”

Bradley enjoyed her last home meet, but also expressed concern about the team’s numbers once she leaves.

“I loved the atmosphere on senior night,” Bradley said. “Ev-

eryone’s in a very good mood, although it’s a little sad because it’s our last home meet altogether, and there’s a lot of seniors, and there’s going to be a small team next year unless we get some girls out. Put that in headlines: ‘Girls swimmers needed next year in 2024.’”

Bradley participated in both wrestling and swimming. The Rochester girls wrestling team finished second at the Indiana High School Girls Wrestling state finals behind Penn.

Bradley did both diving and swimming. She was the No. 3 diver on the team after Faoro and Brouyette. She said Kaden Kelly and Bradly Bickle, both 2022 Rochester grads, encouraged her to get into diving when she was a junior. She also typically anchored both the 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays.

“It’s not been that hard,” Bradley said. “Diving’s mostly in the morning, and then wrestling’s after school. Wrestling was my first priority, but now that it’s over, I’m more on the diving.”

Vance-Gruss had to come through in the clutch two days prior to senior night against Tippecanoe Valley. Vance-Gruss is a member of the meet-closing 400 freestyle relay team, which had to

win for the team to win.

They did and the team did.

Vance-Gruss said she started swimming at the club level as a sixth grader. She said the team is close-knit and the friendship building attracts many to the sport.

She also said good work habits are important. “Really, it’s all about form,” Vance-Gruss said. “Because you can be going as fast as you can, but if you have bad form, you can get to a certain point, but you won’t reach your full potential.”

Jake Freeman and R.J. Keranko are the senior boys.

“I’ve been swimming for four years now, and it’s been good,” Keranko said. “I’ve never truly enjoyed swimming, but I’ve always enjoyed hanging out with the team.”

Freeman rediscovered the sport after originally swimming for the Rochester Royals club team.

“I have been doing swimming since Royals, but I stopped in seventh grade and took a break from eighth grade to freshman year, but then I got back to it, and to be honest, I hated it a lot, but the more and more I’ve done it, it’s helped make me healthier. It’s enhanced me.”

Spring sports update

Practice for baseball, girls tennis and boys golf began statewide Monday.

Softball practice began March 6. Track practice began Feb. 13, and the team participated in a pair of indoor meets in preparation for their first outdoor meet at Plymouth on March 31.

Rochester has new coaches for softball, girls tennis and boys golf.

Jim Coleman is the new softball coach, replacing Becky Lee. Adrian Paulik is the new girls tennis coach, replacing Jesse Atkinson. Mason Heyde is the new boys golf coach, replacing Dan Bailey.

Baseball season begins March 30 at Winamac. Softball season begins with a home game against LaVille at Fansler Field April 1.

Girls tennis season begins with a home dual against sectional rival North Judson April 6. Boys golf season begins with the Rochester Invitational at Round Barn Golf Club at Mill Creek April 8.

The track team will have just two home meets — vs. John Glenn April 6 and vs. Peru April 18.

Softball to host sectional

The IHSAA revealed last week that Rochester will host Class 2A, Sectional 37 for softball May 2227 at Fansler Field. This marks the first time Rochester will host a softball sectional since 2013.

Other teams in the sectional include Pioneer, Lewis Cass, North Judson, Wabash and Winamac.

The Rochester baseball team will travel to Wabash for its sectional May 24-29. The girls tennis team will travel to Culver Academy for its sectional May 17-18.

The boys golf team will travel to Dykeman Park Golf Course in Logansport for its sectional June 2.

The girls track sectional will be at Bremen May 16. The boys track sectional will be at Plymouth May 18.

Why vote in the primary election?

I have been asked, “Why should I vote in the primary election?”

A pretty good question, considering a lot of eligible voters (if they vote at all) only vote in the general election in November.

The primary election on Tuesday, May 2, at the Senior Center on Pontiac Street is an election based on party. Typically, that is

Republican and Democrat. That is why when voting you may have the choice of asking for a Republican or Democrat ballot.

The results of the primary ballot will determine which candidate for each party will appear on the general election ballot in November. In comparison to an athletic team, the primary outing is the first “cut” to see who moves on to the final pick in November.

The general election is certainly important, but the primary can also be very important. This year, for example, the Republican ballot is the only ballot with any contested races. The Democrat ballot has only unchallenged candidates. These folks have made the first cut and will move on to the general election.

What does this mean? It means the only primary contest is on the Republican ballot for mayor, city council at large and precinct 2.

The primary becomes important when you stop to think that the only opportunity you may have to make a choice for mayor or the council positions could be in the primary.

The key to participating in this choice is to not only vote in the primary, but ask for a Republican ballot. This does not make you a Republican, but allows you to vote and impact the contested primary positions.

Whatever you do, please vote. Many, through the annals of history, have sacrificed much to give us this right. Please exercise your right.

Thank you.