Shopping Guide News - April 10, 2024

By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer

The public is welcome to meet the members of “The Addams Family” this week at Rochester High School.

RHS Tri-Epsilon presents the musical “The Addams Family” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13, at the RHS Auditorium.

Tickets are $10 for those 6 and older or free for those younger than that and may be purchased ahead of time at RHS or at the door.

Megan Allen, who’s co-directing the play with Brenda McClain, said “The Addams Family” was chosen due to being a story “that would spark an interest with both the students as well as the audience.”

“’The Addams Family’ (as a play) is a newer and unfamiliar musical to many, which would provide a challenge for our cast and crew,” said Allen. “We felt that ‘The Addams Family’ would pair well with the popular Netflix series “Wednesday.”

One of the leads is sophomore Seanna Gudas, who’s playing Morticia Addams.

“The Addams Family” is her sixth play while at Rochester Community Schools, with her having started acting in fifth grade.

“I’m very excited because it’s my first lead role, and it was the role that I tried out for,” said Gudas. “I usually don’t try out for lead roles because I’m not always sure that I’m going to get them, but I was very excited that I was going to get this one.”

She said she enjoys being in plays due to “the people that surround you, and the directors are very amazing.”

Senior Akasha Putman plays Wednesday Adams in her second play, which she said feels “really good.”

“I am more than OK with being Wednesday,” said Putman. “I am very appreciative of my role. I’m happy that our directors have worked as hard as they have, and I’ve loved

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Caston grad Rentschler enjoys ‘just being with the kids’ as Caston Elementary secretary

By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer

Amy Rentschler said she loves “just being with the kids” through her job in the school corporation she attended growing up.

Rentschler, who lives in the Fulton area, has been Caston Elementary School’s secretary since Jan. 1. She replaced Angie Chapman, who retired. Rentschler has worked for the Caston School Corp. for more than nine years. She first served as a part-time junior high aide.

Following her graduation from Caston Junior-Senior High School, Rentschler went to Knox Beauty College and became a hairstylist.

Having her first son, Kayden, now a Caston fourth grader, made Rentschler decide to change her career.

“I just thought it would be nicer once my kids got in school

that we would have the same schedule,” she said.

Rentschler and her husband of 12 years, Grant, also have a son, Carter, a Caston second grader.

She opted to become elementary secretary after Chapman retired since it was full time.

“I was looking more for something that I can be here long term and hopefully retire from eventually,” she said. “I like the little kids. They’re always so happy.”

“Even if you feel like you have a bad day ... they just smile and they all want hugs. It just makes you feel better,” Rentschler added.

Rentschler’s tasks as secre-

tary include attendance and announcements as well as making honor roll certificates. She said she also serves as a general “problem-solver” for people.

Rentschler also praised her co-workers.

“The staff here just amaze me how they all come together and they all just are here to

help everybody,” she said. “I mean it’s not just, this is my job and that’s not my job ... They all come together to help each other.”

“It’s rewarding,” she said of her job. “You just feel good being able to help people.”

When she’s not at work, Rentschler may be found at her sons’ Little League games.

First signs of spring

By RUSSELL DAVIDSON SR. Guest Writer

I like the way you work; it makes you stand out above the others.

You are the bird of my choice. Robin, you are a great bird.

May your flight be safe and rewarding.

I can’t wait for spring for you to appear. Watching you for many years has never brought a tear. You never bother anyone. Your work starts every spring. Very soon you will start building your home. Staying busy makes you a great neighbor.

Open For The Season

NEW CASTON ELEMENTARY SECRETARY Caston Elementary School Secretary Amy Rentschler sits

After the resurrection

(Read John 20:1-29)

“He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” (Matthew 28:6)

May we learn two important things from our message today.

By THE REV. RON PURKEY

First, locked doors will not give you peace, nor will they keep out your loving Savior. Jesus comes with the message of peace based on his sacrifice on the cross (John 20:20; Romans 5:1).

Second, the Lord tenderly deals with our doubts and unbelief. We today cannot see him or feel his wounds, but we have the word of God to assure us (John 20:9, 30–31). When your faith falters, do not ask for signs. Open God’s word and let him reassure you.

The next Lord’s Day, when the disciples were together, Jesus appeared to them again and addressed Thomas. What forgiving love Jesus showed him! Thomas saw the Lord and forgot all about his demands for proof! His testimony thrills us: “My Lord and my God!” The sight of Christ’s wounds won his heart. Christ states here that you and I today can have the same assurance and blessing, for we are among those who believe, yet have not seen him.

As you review these three appearances of Christ in John chapter 20, you can see the different results.

With Mary Magdalene, the issue was her love for Christ. She missed him and wanted to take care of his body.

With the disciples, the issue was their hope. All their hope was gone; they were locked in a room, huddling together in fear!

With Thomas, the issue was

Thomas was not present at the first meeting. How many things we miss by being absent from the local assembly. Note Thomas’ statement “Except I see ... I will not believe!” (John 20:25) He was called “Didymus” which means “twin.” He has many twins today!

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being in these productions.”

Like Gudas, she also credits her fellow cast members with her enjoying acting.

“It’s the people. You surround yourself with people, and it’s really just a big family,” said Putman. “You really do get close to these people, and it’s been an outlet, and it’s just a good experience. I think it’s something that everyone should at least try. If you don’t want to act, you can be in the crew.”

Allen said she and McClain “hope that the students are able to gain confidence, friendships, memories and public speaking and performance skills along with time management and problem solving abilities” from being in the play.

“We hope that the audience enjoys themselves, gets some good laughs and remembers the importance of family and that love conquers all,” Allen added.

“We have enjoyed working with the cast and crew of ‘The Addams Family,’ she said. “We hope that you will come to be a part of our ‘Addams Family’ experience.”

‘The Addams Family’ Cast List

Gomez Addams — Alex Porterfield

Morticia Addams — Seanna

Gudas

Uncle Fester — Oliver Miller

faith: he would not believe unless he saw proof.

Because Jesus Christ is alive today, our faith is secure. “And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain” (1 Corinthians 15:17). We have a living hope through his resurrection from the dead. 1 Corinthians 15:19 says, “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”

In John 20:30-31, John states the purpose of his Gospel: that sinners might believe and have eternal life through Jesus Christ.

As you read this Gospel, you meet many people who did believe and received everlasting life: (1) Nathanael (John 1:50); (2) His disciples (John 2:11); (3) the Samaritans (John 4:39); (4) the nobleman (John 4:50); (5) the blind man (John 9:38); (6) Martha (John 11:27); (7) the Jews who saw Lazarus raised from the dead (John 12:11); and (8) Thomas (John 20:28). All of these gave the same witness, “I believe.”

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

Grandma — Shaylea Mc-

Cloud-Garrett

Wednesday Addams — Akasha Putman

Young Wednesday — McCrea

Wilson

Pugsley Addams — Alex Lockhart

Lurch — Brody Simons

Mal Beineke — Daniel Yocum

Alice Beineke — Grace Fowler

Lucas Beineke — Kollin Williams

Ancestors — Hailey Coleman, RaeLyn Gibbs, JJ Wicker, Easton Coble, Kaydence Kuhn,

Charlie Perry, Jesse Smith, Ruth Love, Frankie Wakeland, Molly Leslie, Sophie Beehler, Abby Lowry and Evelyn Bitterling.

‘The Addams Family’

Crew List

Sienna King, Kai Navara, Cely Aguilar, Emma Beck, Adison Hayes, Dakotta Guyse, Kaden Heishman and Cerenity Meisner.

‘The Addams Family’ Tech

Crew List

Audrey Arven, Cora Hayden, Cade Johnson, Teia Shields and Chloe Wheadon.

PREPARING FOR THE PLAY Rehearsing a scene for Rochester High School Tri-Epsilon’s play “The Addams Family” are from left Molly Leslie, Akasha Putman, Alex Lockhart and Sophie Beehler. Photo by Leah Sander.

Marjorie J. Zartman Retired School Teacher

Marjorie J. Zartman, 93, Rochester, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.

She was born on Dec. 26, 1930, in Rochester, the daughter of John and Hortense May (Finney) Denton. On April 13, 1951, in Kewanna, she married Raymond J. Zartman. He preceded her in death on March 9, 2020.

Marjorie graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor and masters’ degree in elementary education. She began her professional teaching career at Fulton Schools before teaching in the North Miami School System at Mexico Elementary School. She then spent almost 40 years teaching at Caston Schools before retiring. She had been a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church and the Fulton County Retired Teacher’s Association. In her spare time, she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, bird watching, and in her retirement years, she would make and donate about three sweaters a month to the Franklin Graham Samaritan Purse.

Survivors include her children, Gary (Deborah) Zartman, Rochester, John (Lori) Zartman, Palm City, Fla., and Lisa Zartman-Paul, Twelve Mile; grandchildren, Megan (Chris) Henry, Annandale, Va., Larry Andrew (Stacie) Zartman, Greenfield, Molly (Blake) Hardesty, Rochester, Alexander Charles (Stephanie) Zartman, Rochester, Crystal (Jason) Neels, Denver, N.C., A.J. (Claudia) Zartman, Stevenson Ranch, Calif., Genna Zartman and companion Pete Hall, Stuart, Fla., Cory (Vivian) Zartman, Hobe Sound, Fla., Raymond (Rachel) DePew, Battle Creek, Mich., Sybil (Alex) Hernandez, Clovis, N.M., and Alivia Paul, Manchester University; several great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Denton, Monmouth, Ore.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jann Marie Zartman, in 1965; son, Larry Alan Zartman, in 1971; and brother, Harley Denton, in 2002.

Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the Fulton Community Church, Fulton. Friends visited from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the church. Burial followed in the Fulton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Comet Closet at Caston Schools or the Emmaus Mission Center, Logansport. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Julie Hoffman Middleton Member of RHS Class of 1979

Former Fulton County resident, Julie Hoffman Middleton, 62, passed away unexpectedly at 1:53 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024, at her home in Silver Lake due to natural causes.

On Nov. 22, 1961, Julia Ann Hoffman was born in Logansport. She was the treasured daughter of John W. and Joann Smith Hoffman. Growing up she shared her childhood with her brother Jeffrey. She graduated from Rochester High School with the class of 1979.

JULIE HOFFMAN MIDDLETON

In Kosciusko County, Julie married Daniel Middleton on Oct. 3, 1998. Together they shared nearly 25 years of life’s adventures. Many memories were made traveling to Lake Superior and Key West and many places in between with Cleveland the Brown, her cherished chocolate lab. She also loved her retired military service dog, Tank, and Sgt. Pepper, the red dachshund, all have crossed over Rainbow Bridge.

With a great appreciation for music, Julie went to many concerts over the years. An avid sports fan, she followed Detroit’s Tigers and Redwings.

Julie will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Jeff Hoffman and wife Claudia of Kewanna; companion, Daniel Middleton of Warsaw; her aunts and uncles, Janet Arnold, Betty Jean Reinhold, Arthur Hoffman (Barbara), Howard Hoffman and Daniel Hoffman (Dawn); and numerous cousins also survive.

Preceding her in death are her parents, John Hoffman and Joann Hoffman; and aunts and uncle, Marjorie Conn, Thomas L. Hoffman and Martha Smith.

A celebration of the life of Julie Hoffman Middleton will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Her family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of her service. Pastor Brad Hisey will officiate. The burial in the Bruce Lake Cemetery will be at a later date.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Fulton County Education and Adoption Center, 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester, IN 46975.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made to Julie’s family at goodfamilyfh.com.

Phyllis J. Lemmon

Retired From Federal Mogul

Phyllis J. Lemmon, 89, Lucerne, passed away at 7:02 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024, at her residence. She was born Nov. 18, 1934, in Kokomo, the daughter of Alvin and Stella (Heinemann) Butler. On Dec. 21, 1952, in Logansport, she married Howard C. Lemmon. He preceded her in death Oct. 11, 1996.

PHYLLIS J. LEMMON

Phyllis retired from Federal Mogul, Logansport, in 1996 and had worked on the family farm with her husband. She had been a member of the Fletcher’s Lake Church, attending there for over 70 years and loved belonging to the Ladies Aid Society and served on many committees. She loved gardening, mowing her yard, and doing crossword puzzles. She crocheted many baby hats and donated the majority to Logansport Hospital, where she spent thousands of hours volunteering.

Michael ‘Mike’ Link

Michael “Mike” Lee Link, 76, Monticello, and formerly of Winamac, died Monday, April 1, 2024, at IU Health Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born on March 28, 1948. On July 28, 1967, he married Sue “Susie” Smith; who preceded him in death on April 19, 1998.

He is survived by one daughter, Stacey Ingram, Greenwood; one son, Aaron (Christi) Link, Winamac; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cindy (Bill) Scott, Pulaski, and Pat Ringen, Danville; two brothers, Ron (Karen) Link, Star City, and Don (Tammy) Link, Winamac; two brothers-in-law, Richard (Pauline) Smith, Winamac, and Mike (Peggy) Smith, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Paul and Mary Ellen (Parker) Link; infant sister, Marie Ann Link; in-laws, Walter and Eva (Bridegroom) Smith; infant sister-inlaw, Cindy Smith; two brothers-inlaw, Everett Smith, and Kenny Smith; two nephews.

Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Interment will be held in Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) Winamac.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation or Turners Syndrome Foundation.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Joyce E. Vance

Joyce E. Vance, 78, Akron, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2024, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

She was always ready for lunch with her siblings. She could often be found spending time on her deck talking to her dogs and enjoying the flowers in her yard. Phyllis had a great love of nativity sets, collecting over 1,000 sets from all over the world. Her children and grandchildren would often bring her back nativity sets from their travels around the world, including from Iraq, Germany and even the Vatican.

Survivors include her four children, Richard Lemmon, Red Oak, Texas, Jane (Rich) Herbst, Austin, Texas, Susan (Cliff) Kinzer, Auburn, and William Lemmon, Lucerne; four grandchildren, Emily Herbst, Austin, Texas, Adrianne (Cory) Scanlon, Cedar Park, Texas, Kevin Kinzer, Augusta, Ga., and Craig (Jessica) Kinzer, Auburn; great-grandchildren, Adaleigh Rain Kinzer, James Jillian Scanlon and Charlotte Helen Scanlon; brothers, Harry (Vicki) Butler, Logansport, and Paul (Brenda) Butler, Cutler; stepbrother, Gerald Dillman, Delphi; sisters-in-laws, Betty Muinzer, Lucerne, Jean Gilbertson, Renton, Wash., and Mary Butler, Beaufort, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters and spouses, Linda (Benny) Magnett, Sue (Ed) Wyrick and Rose (Don) Lemmon; brother, Robert Butler; stepsiblings, Kenneth Dillman, Dallas Dillman, Richard Dillman, Myron Dillman and Jana Culp; and stepmother, Lucille Plank Dillman Butler.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with Rev. Dave Sommers officiating. Friends may visit from 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery, Fulton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fletcher’s Lake Church.

Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.

She was born on May 27, 1945. On April of 1970, she married Teddy Ray Vance; who preceded her in death on May 4, 1987.

She is survived by her daughters, Debbie (John) Whitaker, Akron and Serina Hoffer, Plymouth; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Janice Howes, Salyersville, Ky., Sharon Randall, Akron, Lynda (Ted) Richard, Rochester, and Lisa (Frank) Whitaker, Akron; brothers, Russell (Rita) Smith, Akron, Michael (Julie) Smith, Akron, and Keith (Sheila) Smith, Sidney.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Eva (Adams) Smith; sister, JoAnn Prater; and brothers, Gary, Donald, Ronnie, and James Smith.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 5, at the Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God, 303 S. Jefferson St. Silver Lake, with Pastor Bobby Board and Pastor Justin Harshman officiating.

Interment was held in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.

Arrangements were entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Gospel Hill PCG.

MARJORIE J. ZARTMAN

MICHAEL ‘MIKE’ LEE LINK

JOYCE E. VANCE

William Leo Pea Former Designer Of Radiators

William (Bill) Leo Pea, 76, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side in his home in Knoxville, Tenn., on April 4, 2024.

Cherishing Bill’s memory are his wife, Debbie (Nix) Pea; two daughters, Jackie King (John) and Beth Bickle. Also surviving are three brothers, Dick (Patty), Dexter (Marilyn) and John; sister-in-law, Rhea Pea; eight grandchildren, Jordan King, Jeremey King (Madelyn), Jason King, Renae Bickle, Jaimee King, Bradly Bickle, Jennifer King and Janna King; brother-in-law, Dave Nix; sisters-in-law, Deanna (David) Easterday and Donna Cummings; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; cousins; and many friends who love him dearly.

Preceding Bill in death are his parents, Arnold and Betty Pea; a brother, Dan Pea; brother-in-law, Danny Nix; and Bill’s first wife, Sharon Downey.

On April 13, 1947, Bill was born in Vincennes. He grew up in southern Indiana, where he worked as a young boy on his uncle’s melon farm and on a pig farm. He actually loved that pig farm job and had fun stories to tell about it. After high school he went to Indiana Vocational Technical School in Indianapolis and learned skills which led him to jobs in drafting and designing in various manufacturing companies.

Bill was proud of his career because he was able to achieve more than he ever dreamed a man with no formal college degree could achieve. He was curious, observant, intelligent and it served him well. He worked for McCord Corporation in Plymouth for 17 years as a draftsman first and later as a designer of radiators. Later, in Grenada, Miss., Bill worked as an inside sales engineer for Heatcraft Corporation for three years and then transferred to Minnesota as an outside sales engineer/manufacturer’s representative for Heatcraft, a company which later became known as Luvata. He was successful in his work and was able to enjoy some wonderful traveling adventures with Debbie and friends and family. He retired from working in 2011 and he and Debbie finally figured out they needed to move to a warmer climate (Knoxville) in 2015.

Bill and Debbie were married in Oahu, Hawaii, in 1985. Over their 39 years together, they embraced the geographical moves, the career changes and the life changes with optimism. They were a good team. If one of them thought they needed a new sofa or a new car, the other one would consider it for a minute (or maybe more) and then be “all in.” But material possessions aside, they were also on the same page with the important stuff.

Early in their marriage, Bill developed culinary skills and enjoyed cooking gourmet meals. He jokingly claimed that he learned to cook out of “self-preservation” since Debbie didn’t always get dinner ready in a timely manner. The family still enjoys cooking his signature jambalaya, chicken piccata and beef chili recipes, among others. He loved watching cooking shows, live horse racing and YouTube music videos, and he really loved playing guitar, although he always humbly said that he was not very good at it. He and his brother Dan enjoyed playing guitar together when they were in their 30s and 40s. He and brother-in-law Dave have also shared special guitar playing moments over the years. Some of Bill’s grandchildren have inherited his passion for music and Bill was so happy about that.

Bill had a great sense of humor, although sometimes you really had to be paying attention to appreciate it. He was confident, yet humble. He was generous, gentle and not judgmental or critical. He was a good listener. He was patient, accepting and brave. He loved his family, his music and his “happy hours.” And he had a quiet faith in God which, no doubt, transported him to his new home.

A celebration of life will be held on Bill’s birthday, April 13, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. The family will receive visitors from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. when the service begins. A private family burial will follow at the Poplar Grove-Lake Maxinkuckee IOOF Cemetery. Another celebration will be held at Debbie’s church, Concord United Methodist in Knoxville, at a later date.

The celebration of life services will be live-streamed at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13. Log on to Facebook and search for JD Good to view the services.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made to Bill’s family at goodfamilyfh.com.

Debbie Schaffer Nature Lover

Debbie Schaffer, 62, Rochester, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

On May 16, 1961, Debra Ann was born in South Bend to Stuart and Janet Leazenby Shippy. Growing up she shared her childhood with three sisters and a brother. Proudly she graduated with the class of 1980 from Rochester High School.

DEBBIE SCHAFFER

Debbie worked for Superior Samples of Rochester. As a CNA, Debra worked at Hickory Creek of Rochester, leaving in 2006 due to health reasons. She beat cancer and vibrantly outlived the five-year life expectancy by 15 years.

As a nature lover, Debbie loved camping at France Park, walking the trails, going to the beach and keeping her lawn manicured. Her home was her “Little House on the Prairie.” She watched her feathered friends and squirrels and kept their feeders full of tasty treats. To relax, she could often be found reading Amish books. She cherished the time with her nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Debbie enjoyed cruising the country side in her 1975 blue Cutlass. She enjoyed vacationing with Brian to Florida. Going to the zoo with her grandchildren was a great way to make memories.

Left to cherish the memories of Debbie are her mother, Janet Shippy of Rochester; two daughters, Jessica Patton and fiancé Joseph Brown of Rochester and Morgan Strunk of Nappanee; two sons, Jason Brown of Rochester and Travis Nicholas of Rochester; 15 grandchildren, Alexander, Elizabeth, Briana, Cadence, Olivia, Emma, Riley, Ciara, twins Hayden and Hunter, who were born on their great-grandpa’s birthday, Charlotte, Ava, Athena, Aria and Micah; two sisters, Brenda Hughes of Rochester and Candace K. Patton and husband Bobby of Rochester; brother, Brian D. Shippy and wife Pamela of Rochester; nieces and nephews, James David Hughes and wife Autumn, Lindsey Randall, Tara Zimmerman and husband Aaron, Britney Flory and husband Nathan, Brandon Shippy, Bobby Lee Patton II and wife Darci, Amanda Sue Patton and Jonathan Stuart Patton; great-nieces and nephews, Krystal, Shayde, Rosalie, Aaden, Kendall, Brayson, Kinley, Caedra, Zhayden, Haisley, Makenna and Wyatt; and her three feline companions, Opossum, Willow and Jasper.

Preceding Debbie in death are her father, Stuart Milton Shippy, on July 5, 2017; Grandma Mildred and Grandpa Emmett Shippy; and Grandma Bernice and Grandpa Paul Leazenby.

A celebration of the life of Debra Schaffer will be at noon Monday, April 15, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14, and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday. A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. in the Lakeview Cemetery of Kendallville.

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

Janice Irene (McIntire) Wynn

Janice

Irene (McIntire) Wynn, 84, Spartanburg, S.C. and formerly of the Culver community, died at 11:10 p.m. April 1, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House, Spartanburg, S.C.

She was born on Jan. 25, 1940. On July 17, 1959, she married Nelson Lee Wynn; who preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 2002.

were paid in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Karey Circosta, Granger, $175; Connor Litka, South Bend, $175; Aunyae Donaldson, Indianapolis, $154.50; Luis Portillo, Mishawaka, $154.50; Maya Glass, Elkhart, $192.50; Alexander Arevalo, Lapaz, $154.50; Renzo Reyes, Carmel, $154.50; Alveaire Lewis, Merrillville, $164.50; Harrison Bates, Indianapolis, $154.50; Charles Beto, Berrien Springs, Mich., $164.50; Michael Jankowski, Valparaiso, $164.50; Ashley Weaver, Fairfield, Ohio, $154.50; Jichong Lyu, Notre Dame, $175; Haleigh Householder, Logansport, $154.50; Elsymar Alvarez, Elkhart, $164.50; Saul Cumare, Camby, $154.50; Vincent Davidson, South Bend, $175

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Hoover, Spartanburg, S.C.; daughter-in-law, Sandra Wynn, Monterey; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Esther Ecker, LaPaz, Pat Jennings, Virginia, and Sharon Vasquez, San Antonio, Texas; and brother, Darrell (Mary) McIntire, Argos.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Grace (Buss) McIntire; daughter, Kathy Bridge; son, Kevin Wynn; sister, Mildred Tom; brothers, Eugene McIntire, Devon McIntire, and Warren (Red) McIntire.

Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Monday April 8, 2024, in Poplar Grove Cemetery. Interment followed the service in the cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Craig Wayne Hayes

Craig Wayne Hayes, 43, Winamac , died Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born on April 3, 1980. He married Lisa Allen; who survives.

Additional survivors are his mother, Rita Jachim, Winamac; brothers, Kevin Hayes, Vero Beach, Fla., and Nathan Jachim, Winamac; sister, Leslie Jachim, Indianapolis; stepfather, Paul Lewis Jachim, Winamac; in-laws, Carol and Mick Hoffman, Larry and Betty Allen, all of Winamac; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Wayne Hayes; daughter, Alysa Allen; and brother, Aaron Jachim.

A celebration of life service was held at 4 p.m. Monday, April 8, at the VFW, 1066 S. Monticello St., Winamac.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at ransfuneralhomes. com.

Ellen G. Horn

Ellen G. Horn died April 5, 2024.

She was born July 16, 1930. On Nov. 9, 1952, she married Gene Horn. He preceded her in death Oct. 1, 2016.

Surviving are her daughters, Ruth (Rob) Baker, Logansport, Karen (John) Glaser, San Antonio, Texas, and Lois (Jack) Shoup of Delphi; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Dale Horn; several siblings, Lucille Overmyer, Olive Master, Norma Master and Lulu Belle Walker; and a brother, Willard Peters.

Connie A. Lawton

Connie A. Lawton, 56, Rochester , died Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in her home. She was born on Sept. 21, 1967. On May 14, 2005, she married James E. Lawton Jr.; who survives.

Additional survivors are her daughters, Crystal (Ronnie) Tyler Jr., Bremen, and Cambria (Ray) Cook, Bremen; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Cindy Price, and Karen (Adam) Leazenby; brother, John Hardesty.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Hardesty; father, John Hardesty; son, Cameron Lawton; and sister, Candy.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 W. Madison St., Plymouth, with Pastor Dave Sommers officiating.

Interment was held in Tyner Cemetery, Tyner.

Memorial donations may be made to the Connie Lawton family.

Arrangements were entrusted to Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at deatonclemensfh. com.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13, at Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport, followed by a celebration of life at noon officiated by Pastor Tim Minnick. Subsequently, Ellen will be laid to rest at Metea Cemetery in Metea.

Ruth Ann Manhardt

Ruth annd Manhardt, 97, died April 4, 2024.

She was born Aug. 24, 1924. She married Ray Manhardt on Aug. 9, 1943.

Surviving are daughters, Debbie Cassady, Castile, N.Y., Sue Thomas and Kim Mead, Spartanburg, S.C.; daughter-in-law, Wanda Manhardt, Bourbon.

She was preceded in death by sons, Butch Manhardt and Larry Manhardt; and a great-grandson.

Per Ruth’s request there will be no visitation. Private family gatherings will be held in New York, South Carolina and Indiana.

Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, was in charge of arrangements.

Scott and Bethany Carli, Argos, are the parents of a daughter, Lilah Mei, born at 7:37 a.m. April 5, 2024, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces.

Maternal grandparents are Rich and Sue Schieber. Paternal grandparents are Dominic and Sue Carli.

Lilah joins a brother, Eli.

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CONNIE A. LAWTON

JANICE IRENE (MCINTIRE) WYNN

WILLIAM LEO PEA

ELLEN G. HORN

RUTH ANN MANHARDT

Four running for three county council seats

By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer

The race for Fulton County Council is contested for the Tuesday, May 7, primary.

Four GOP candidates are seeking to be elected to the three available at-large seats.

Incumbent Steven Fishburn is running alongside three newcomers: Patty Geier, Matthew Finke and Barry Baldwin.

Each provided some background information on themselves and the answers to two questions posed by The Shopping Guide News of Fulton County.

Barry Baldwin — “I’m a 36year resident of Fulton County. I’ve been married to wife, Linda, for 39 years and have one son, Bryce, who lives in Chicago. We are members of the Fulton Baptist Temple and truly love Fulton and the people who live here.

“I graduated from Ball State University in 1983 with a degree in corporate finance and a minor in accounting. I am the owner/CEO of Baldwin and Company, a tax, accounting, payroll and business services company, where I have worked all of my career.

“Baldwin Accounting began in 1963 with my father. I assumed

ownership in 1999. We currently have offices in Rochester and Logansport.

“My 41 years of experience working with diverse individuals and businesses in all aspects of tax, accounting and finance will make positive contributions to the financial health of Fulton County. I know that my experience and knowledge in these fields will be a beneficial contribution to the council. I look forward to helping out with what I am most qualified to do: finances and problem solving.”

Matthew Finke — “I was born

and raised in Columbus and graduated from Columbus East High School in 2000. I went on to enroll and graduate from Purdue University in 2006, during which time I would meet Renell Calloway, whom I have been fortunate to be married to for almost 21 years.

“We moved back to the Macy area after I graduated. In 2013, we moved to Fulton County and have called it home ever since. Together, we have four children: Marshall, who is 19 and studying to be a machinist at Ivy Tech in Kokomo; Alexa, who is 17 and a Caston senior,

who has been accepted to Purdue to study pharmacy in the fall; Kane, who is almost 16 and a sophomore at Caston; and Deacon, who is 8 and a second grader at Caston.

“We have always been exceptionally family-oriented, and you can usually find us at one Caston sporting event or another. Our family is also very active in Fulton County 4-H, where we have been fortunate enough to be able to interact and grow with some of the best families Fulton County has to offer.

“I currently work as a field service engineer for Garmin International where I support RV manufacturers which use Garmin digital switching equipment in their campers.

Prior to Garmin, I was a helicopter mechanic for Memorial MedFlight, Lutheran Air and Parkview Samaritan. I am also currently serving in my first term as an advisory board member for Union Township.”

Steven Fishburn — He is running for reelection for Fulton County Council At-Large.

“I was raised on our family farm a couple miles west of Argos. I graduated from Argos High School.

“After graduation, I was employed by the town of Argos utilities for 15 years, and for 13 of which, I was superintendent of the water department, giving me a lot of experience with local government finance and budgets.

“My wife, Cindy, and I will have been married for 43 years in June. We have three children, 10 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. I am a firm believer in family values and supporter of

Right to Life.

“In 1986, we moved to Fulton County where we have resided ever since. From 2010 until 2020, I was employed with the Fulton County Highway Department, giving me a lot of knowledge about how the county works. In 2020, I ran for and was elected to the Fulton County Council.

“I am a lifelong conservative Republican. I love my country and am a firm believer in our Lord Jesus and the Constitution and Bill of Rights of the United States of America.

“I am a lifelong supporter of our service men and women, first responders and their families. I believe in honoring all our veterans and fallen heroes. I am a proud member of the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard.”

Patty Geier — “I grew up in the Fletcher’s Lake area. I attended Caston and graduated with honors in 1994. I went on to obtain my bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University.

I have worked in banking and management. I previously worked for the Caston School system. For the past six years, I have worked as a bus driver for Rochester schools. My family and I reside on our family farm just outside of Grass Creek where my husband and I own and operate a small retail business.

“My qualifications for county council are: I have business budgeting and management experience through past jobs and now with my own business. Since January, I have attended every council meeting so that I can gain first-hand experience and be knowledgeable on current county issues. I have also attended the commissioners’ meetings, including the special meeting called for the publication of the last four numbers of county employees’ Social Security numbers. I attended the meeting with the attorney general to discuss county matters. I attended tax increment financing training and have attended legislative breakfasts.

“This is a role that I would be dedicated to for the progression of Fulton County.”

The following are candidates’ responses to questions:

“What areas do you feel the county could reduce expenditures?”

Baldwin — “I would have to give the same answer that I give to all tax questions I receive. That answer would be ‘depends.’

“I am not specifically aware of any programs that need cut or reduced. I would say that current programs should be evaluated and their value or importance to Fulton County as a whole should be a deciding factor on any possible cuts. I am opposed to Continued on page 7

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waste or funding a project that does not benefit the majority.”

Continued from page 6 expenses (taxpayer dollars) as low as possible while keeping our roads in good shape and our first responders equipped and funded to keep our county as safe as possible.”

Finke — “I think this is a much more complicated question to answer than what it initially appears to be. In order to say where expenditures should be cut, I think you need to closely look at where money has been increased or allocated over the past couple years.

“We need to look at expenditures line by line and see the percent increase of each of those line items in relation to previous years. If an expense has grown disproportionately in relation to the amount of revenue the county has brought in, then those items should be the first ones looked at to possibly reduce.

“I am under the impression that any budgeted money a department receives that goes unused, is returned to the county’s general fund, so encouraging departments to spend money wisely to leave that extra at the end of the fiscal year could be beneficial in funding the ambulance service.

“Most departments are responsible and do put off making a big purchase of something they need or something that will help their department until the end of the fiscal year, and that is perfectly acceptable, especially if the purchase helps improve the way the department can perform its function.

“However, if there is money allocated that is being spent recklessly, that’s an area we can definitely reclaim. If the citizens of Fulton County are expected to tighten their belts, then so should the county government, and expenditures need to be examined a little more closely and not just rubberstamped.”

Fishburn — “We, the county council, do our best to keep county

Geier — “Without having knowledge of working budgets, I don’t feel that this is a question that I could answer with any accuracy. I can tell you that I would look at the budgets and the needs of the departments and work with department heads to reduce expenditures and prioritize needs to keep departments running smoothly.”

“What are your thoughts on implementing a special LIT (local income tax) to pay for EMS in Fulton County?”

Baldwin — “Any increase in taxes is always the last consideration for me. I believe that other solutions are available if you look hard enough.

“It’s my understanding the immediate EMS problem has a temporary solution on the table. However, a more permanent solution needs to be found, and this is one major issue that I would concentrating on if elected.”

Finke — “Generally speaking, I’m opposed to tax increases, especially if there aren’t offsetting tax decreases somewhere. In this instance, however, I do feel like a LIT

to cover EMS coverage for Fulton County is necessary.

“While not every resident of Fulton County may ever need emergency medical services, it needs to be there if they do. Accidents don’t discriminate, so whether you need it or not, it needs to be available. I firmly believe in the concept of neighbors talking care of neighbors, and this is one of those cases.

“The cost of the LIT increases is way cheaper than the loss of a loved one. Additionally, we should be doing our due diligence to research, find and exhaust every available grant that may be available to help ease the financial burden of covering the county’s ambulance service.”

Fishburn — “No one on the county council ever wants to increase taxes, but we want every citizen of Fulton County to have access to quick medical emergency response. We sometimes have to make hard decisions for the good of all.”

Geier — “Nobody likes having taxes raised, including myself. With that being said, going off of what the current council has stated, they have no choice but to increase local income tax to pay for a service that is a need for the community.”

Fulton County Chamber’s Coffee and Conversation April 11

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce’s next installment of Coffee and Conversation is Thursday, April 11.

It will be at 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Jarrety’s Place, 701 Main St., Rochester.

Members may network. Regis-

HELPING THE HONOR GUARD 1st Source Bank of Rochester donated $50 to American Legion Post 36 of Rochester Friday, April 5, for the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard. 1st Source Client Service Associate and Honor Guard member, Judi Leininger, chose the Honor Guard for the donation after having the most volunteer hours through the bank last year.

From left are Leininger, Legion Commander and Honor Guard member Rob Beckman, and 1st Source Business Banker Joe Hunting. Photo by Lori Carr.

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tration and coffee are complimentary with chamber membership, with breakfast available for purchase.

Members should register at fultoncountychamber.com/events or with Kellie Scobie at (574) 2242666.

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 2½ inch hose, and a mile run.

4. Must pass a background 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 to the Fire Station by close of business, April 19, 2024.

Updates and happenings in and around the area

The Fulton County Pork Producers Scholarship applications can be picked up in a school guidance counselers’ office or request the application from the Fulton County Extension Office. Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 12.

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The sports locker is open at the Youth Outlet Center, 491 Apache Drive, Rochester. If your child is

need of sport gear, it will have a selection of baseball and softball pants, belts, cleats, bats, and gloves, all free of charge. It’s accepting donations of gently-used equipment.

Available dates are from:

9-10 a.m. Saturday, April 13

8-10 a.m. Saturday, April 20

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Dine and Donate will be held

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Cost = $120/person, and includes motorcoach transportation to Turkeyville (in Marshall, Michigan), delicious buffet meal, and show ticket to see a matinee performance of the Rogers & Hammerstein hit musical Oklahoma.

Castles of New York - May 19-25, 2024

Cost = $1435 (based on dbl occ), and includes all motorcoach transportation & lodging, 12 meals including dinner at the Tropicana Room, visits to Boldt Castle and Singer Castle, St. Lawrence River Cruise, 1000 Island Winery + wine tasting, Corning Museum of Glass, Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, Luci-Desi Museum, tour of NY State Capitol Bldg., and Capt. Bill’s Seneca Lake Cruise. $100 non-refundable deposit holds your seat.

Day Trip to Beef House Restaurant & Dinner Theatre to see R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Cost = $120/person, and includes motorcoach transportation to Covington, IN for a delicious buffet meal, and show ticket to see a matinee performance of R.E.S.P.E.C.T., a tribute to powerful women in music.

Maine & Newport, Rhode Island

September 8-14, 2024

Cost of $1265 (based on dbl occ), and includes all motorcoach transportation & lodging, 10 meals including a Downeast Lobster Bake and dinner at La Forge Restaurant at the Tennis Hall of Fame, tours of Portland, Kennebunkport, Perkins Cove, Boothbay Harbor, and Portland Head Light Lighthouse, harbor cruise of Casco Bay, LL Bean Factory Outlet, Nubble Lighthouse, tour of Newport RI and Breakers Mansion, and Flight 93 Memorial visit. $100 non-refundable deposit holds your seat.

Christmas Market Cruise - Danube River

December 7-15, 2024

Sail on the Danube River as you visit Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary during the holiday season. Call for pricing. Flyers available.

Tournament of Roses Parade

December 29, 2024 thru January 2, 2025

Fly roundtrip from Chicago to LA and enjoy 6 meals, a tour of LA, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, behind-the-scenes parade float building, 136th Tournament of Roses Parade, and a visit to Santa Monica. Call for pricing. Flyers available.

Donna’s Birthday Bash Cruise

February 15-23, 2025

Sail Norwegian Cruise Lines with stops in San Juan, Punta Cana, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, St. Lucia, & St. Kitts. Call for pricing. Flyers available.

Alaskan Cruise - June 17-29, 2025

Sail Holland America Cruise Lines, with stops in Fairbanks, Denali, Whittier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, & Vancouver. Call for pricing. Flyers available.

from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Jarrety’s Place and Arlington Public House, 703 Main St., Rochester. Biscuits and gravy, sausage, and your choice of coffee or water are on the menu. Free-will donation will benefit the Youth Outlet Center and Joe’s Hope Foundation, both of Rochester; cash only. —o—

The Heartery Inc. is a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization offering events to nourish the heart and mind. It is located at 414 E. Main St., Kewanna. For more information contact JenniferWeinert at heartery.kewanna@gmail.com.

The following events will be held in April:

The Ultimate Escape

An interactive theatrical event for trivia, puzzle and game enthusiasts, hosted by the HeARTery, from 3-5 p.m. April 21. Sponsored by the Indiana Arts Commission, this event is free, but space is limited to ages 16 and older. Refreshments will be served. An RSVP is required by April 14. Call or text (574) 3160278 with questions and/or to reserve your seat. Donations are appreciated to help support events nourishing the heart and mind.

Yoga at the Heartery

Yoga will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Participate at your own comfort level, following along to slow and gentle stretches. Consider a $5 donation to support the Heartery.

The Heartery Inc., 414 E. Main St., Kewanna, is a nonprofit, volunteerrun organization, and offers events to nourish the heart and mind.

Spring Tai Chi

Tai Chi is at 6 p.m. Tuesday and 10:30 a.m. Friday through May 28. Low impact, gentle movements are adaptable for all abilities. Consider a $5 donation to support the HeARTery.

Kewanna Youth League Baseball is still open for registration. Applications will be accepted until April 15. Pick up and drop off applications at the Kewanna Public Library; email kewannayouthleague@yahoo. com; call David Stangle, (574) 8170653; Dawn Boehme, (574) 727-0357; or Chelsea Miller, (808) 354-7060.

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Rochester Athletic Booster Club is a nonprofit organization that financially supports the athletic programs of the Rochester Community Youth Athletic Organizations. The club is now accepting new memberships. For any inquiries or assistance, contact Charlee Schwenk (574) 835-4890.

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A five-alarm bingo fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18, with dinner starting at 5 p.m. at the Akron Fire Station. Cost is $25 per ticket; purchase tickets from Henry Township firemen; remaining tickets available at the door, while they last. Sponsored by Lake City Bank and Henry Township Volunteer Fire Department.

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The Times Theater will present “The Wizard of Oz” at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at 618 Main St., Rochester. Kid’s 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Adult tickets are $5. Sponsored by Eddie’s Family and Friends.

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Twelve Mile Community Building Board Breakfast will be from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, May 13, in the Twelve Mile Community Building, 7913 IN 16, Twelve Mile. Free-will donation, full menu. Proceeds to go toward paving the parking lot of the community building.

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Soap sales by the Fulton Liberty Lions Club are back. Soap pickup is from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April

20, at the Fulton Community Center, 204 E. Dunn St., Fulton. Order forms are available at the Fulton Public Library, 320 W. Seventh St., Fulton, or contact a Lions member. For questions call Beth Burton (574) 857-6750, and leave a message. The deadline to turn in orders is Friday, April 12.

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The Fulton County 4-H Council, Fair Association, and 4-H members will host the annual fish and tenderloin fundraiser. It will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. Tickets are available at the door; meal is prepared by Dan’s Fish Fry Service.

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The annual meeting and spring clean-up at Kewanna Citizens IOOF Cemetery will begin at approximately 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17. Everyone is welcome to attend. Be sure to remove any decorations that you do not want to be disposed of prior to that time. They can be returned after clean up. Contact (574) 653-2265 with any questions.

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The following meetings will be held in the commissioner’s room, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester.

Fulton County BZA Meeting

7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10.

Commissioner’s Meeting

6 p.m. Monday, April 15

Board of Health Meeting

12:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. Council Meeting

5 p.m. Tuesday, April 16.

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The Twelve Mile Spring Craft Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in the Twelve Mile Community Building, 7913 IN 16, Twelve Mile.

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A spring craft and vendor show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Fulton County Historical Society and Museum, 37 E. CR 375N, Rochester.

There is a $1 donation entry fee; children under 12 are free. Handmade crafts by local artists. Jewelry, gifts, pet products, home decor, and direct sales vendors. The show benefits the Fulton County Animal Shelter, Rochester.

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Rochester High School’s production of the “Addams Family” will be at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13, in the RHS auditorium.

Spring allergies sixth leading cause of chronic illness

By PAULA MCKINNEY Doctor of Nursing Practice, RN Nurse Executive Certification

Editor’s Note: Paula McKinney is the vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Woodlawn Health.

Every spring as the trees bloom and pollen is released into the air, people who suffer from allergies begin to have watery eyes, sneezing, and sniffling. According to the Center for Disease Control, allergies (also known as hay fever) are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness.

Allergies occur when our immune system mistakes the pollen as a foreign invader and

releases antibodies to attack it.

When the antibodies attack, a chemical known as histamine

is released. Histamine is what causes the symptoms of allergies (itchy, watery eyes, and runny nose) to occur.

Breezy days carry the pollen through the air and thus cause allergy symptoms to be increased, whereas rainy days cause a drop in pollen so allergy symptoms are decreased.

Your primary care provider can properly diagnose and prescribe an allergy treatment/ management plan to help in the care of allergies. Medications that they might prescribe include antihistamines and decongestants. If you or someone you know have symptoms of an allergy, consult a physician for treatment.

PAULA MCKINNEY

HELPING YOUTH — Representatives of Community Presbyterian Church of Rochester presented a $1,000 check to The Outlet Youth Center April 3. Monies came from funds in memory of late church members, Gene and Annabelle Hart, who liked helping kids. From left are church Elder Charlie Dreibelbis, The Outlet Executive Director Taylor Showley, and Pastor John Oerter. Photo by Leah Sander.

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FOR THE LEGION

The city of Rochester donated $3,000 to American Legion Post 36 of Rochester Friday, April 5, for flags and flag holders for veterans’ graves. From left are Rochester City Councilman John Garrett, Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard member Steve Fishburn, Legion Commander and Honor Guard member Rob Beckman, and Rochester Mayor Trent Odell. Photo provided.

Rochester spring sports update: Baseball finishes third at invite

The Rochester baseball team went 2-1 at the Howard County Invitational at Eastern High School in Greentown last weekend and finished in third place in the eightteam field.

They are 3-2 on the season.

Rochester finished the tournament with a 13-4 win over Bluffton in the third-place game Saturday.

Jake Seuferer had three hits and two RBIs. Tanner Reinartz doubled, walked twice and drove in two runs.

Carson Paulik had a single and two RBIs. Parker Casper had two hits and an RBI. Brady Beck also had two hits. Brady Coleman had a hit and an RBI. Conner Dunfee had a hit. Gavin Young had an RBI.

Colton Ferverda allowed three

for the win. Coleman and Brant Beck pitched one inning each.

The Zebras scored five runs in the top of the fourth to take a 7-1 lead.

Rochester began the day with a 4-1 loss to Peru in the semifinals.

By VAL TSOUTSOURIS Guest Writer

Brant Beck had a pair of doubles and scored Rochester’s lone run in the seventh inning on an error.

The teams will meet again at Peru May 6.

The Zebras began the tournament with a 5-3 win over Adams Central in the quarterfinals at Eastern Friday.

Casper started a four-run rally in the third with a single and later added an RBI double. Reinartz struck out 10 over six innings on the mound.

After about a two-minute delay, freshman second baseman Coleman made a lunging stop to his left on Cade Van De Weg’s grounder, turned and threw from his knees to beat

Currie by an eyelash for a forceout. Paulik struck out Ryan Tester and Hamilton looking to end the game.

Softball

Rochester went 1-1 in a three-way doubleheader against Carroll (Flora) and Pioneer at Carroll (Flora) Saturday. They defeated Carroll 7-5 before falling to Pioneer 8-7.

Rochester is 1-2 on the season.

Rochester led 6-0 after two innings against Carroll before holding on. Bria Rensberger had 15 strikeouts, including two critical strikeouts of Carroll slugger Emily Justice.

Justice got to Rensberger for a two-run double as part of Carroll’s four-run third winning. Rensberger struck out Justice looking with runners on second and third to end the fourth and then again swinging with a runner on third to end the fifth.

Jadyn Field and Mylee Heinzmann had two-out, two-run singles in the first inning to give the Lady Zs a 4-0 lead.

Rochester’s final run came in the fifth when Darah Strasser scored on a passed ball.

In the Pioneer game, Rochester trailed 8-0 after four innings before scoring three runs in the fifth, two in the sixth and two in the seventh.

Heinzmann had three hits — a single and two doubles. Strasser also had three hits. Wilson also had two hits. Every Rochester starter either had a hit or scored a run.

Girls Tennis

Rochester won the John Glenn Invitational for the second straight year Saturday in advance of a nonconference home match against Tippecanoe Valley Tuesday.

Adrian Paulik is in her second season as coach.

Boys Golf

The Rochester boys shot a 336 and finished in second place in their season-opening home invitational at Round Barn Golf Club at Mill Creek Saturday.

Noah Riffle shot a 77, Isaac Heishman had an 84, J.R. McLochlin had an 85, Davis Renie had a 90, and Ashton Musselman had a 95.

Rochester hosts Tippecanoe Valley and Culver Academy in a threeway match Thursday.

Fred Farms was established in 1890

By LORI CARR Staff Writer

Scott Fred has been farming all of his life. He is part of a fifth-generation, family-farm business. Fred Farms, located in Fulton County, just outside of Fulton, was established in 1890. Fred Farms raise mostly corn, soybeans, and some hay. They have also raised dairy cows.

“As of Oct. 12 of last year, we

phased out dairy cows, and now have just have our red heifer cows,” Fred stated.

“Last year’s corn crop produced some of the best yields we have ever had,” according to Fred.

He believes the fires from Canada helped out corn crops in the Midwest due to the carbon that was released in the air. Compared to 30 years ago, corn yields have increased substani-

ally, and 200 bushels per acre was impossible and now it’s a reality, and keeps going up.” he stated.

Fertilizer is a great concern for all farmers. Fred stated, “Currently, the main expense I have is the price of fertilizer.”

This is a growing concern for all farmers.

“The second highest expense is the seed corn, which has risen to $400 a bag,” he added.

In today’s technology, it is less likely to underplant or overplant a crop field, with the auto steer that are now in today’s tractors. The rows are kept straight. This allows the planting to be more precise.

In 1988, Indiana Hooisers experienced a drought. This adversely devastated many farming communities. Fred stated the drought of 1988 was the worst year they encountered in

his lifetime.

In his spare time, Fred has been a lifelong member of the Fulton Baptist Temple. He has served as trustee for 12 years.

Fred puts his tractor-driving skills to use in July during the annual Vacation Bible School. He takes the children on a hay ride.

“They get a big kick out of it. We have a harvest party in the woods in the fall, ” he added.

FRED FARMS — Shown is the fifth-generation family farm, Fred Farms, in Fulton County, located near Fulton. Photo provided by Scott Fred. FRED FAMILY FARMS — Fred Farms was established in 1890. The family business still is going strong.

Pictured from left are Eli, James, and Scott Fred. Photo provided by Scott Fred.

S PRI NG FARMING Indiana’s master gardener program established in 1978

By LORI CARR Staff Writer

The purpose of the program is aimed toward assisting communities with plant-related information.

Kepler has been involved with the Fulton County Extension Of-

One thinks of vegetables when hearing the term “gardener,” according to local resident Mark Kepler. The master gardener program is a volunteer program that is sponsored through Purdue Extension.

the area in 1996.

The class was taught one time every two years, according to Kepler. He taught around seven to eight classes in Fulton County.

“Seven or eight years ago, I offered the class but it didn’t spark enough interest. I offered it a few more times but it still didn’t have the interest. Fulton County has not offered the program for several years since the demand was not great,” he stated.

According to Kepler, some of the topics that are covered during the program include: soils, what they can do and how they hold fertilizer; plant nutrition, how the plant works; and what is needed for food. A few other topics include: disease, insects, flowers, trees, lawn and turf, fruits and vegetables.

According to Purdue Extension, “In order to become a certified master gardener, participants must complete a basic training program and volunteer 40 hours of service within the community on behalf of the program. After completing the training program, one is required to pass a final exam. Participants will then become master gardener interns. Upon completion of the initial 40 hours of volunteer work, the candidate will become a certified master gardener.

Anyone can sign up to take these classes and are usually offered in the spring and fall. According to Kepler, “It is a very viable program to be a part of.”

FIELD DAY — Former Fulton County Extension Educator, Mark Kepler, discusses horticulture with these Riddle Elementary School students. The students were on a field day at Geneva Center. After 38 years as a county educator with Purdue University Extension Services, he retired last June. Photo provided by Mark Kepler. fice for 38 years. He picked up the class in Lake County in 1987, and started teaching the program in

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently announced the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, spanning more than 6 million data points about America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them down to the county level.

The information collected directly from producers shows a continued decline in the total number of U.S. farms. However, the data also show a rise in the number of new and beginning (operating 10 or fewer years on any farm) and young (under the age of 35) producers.

The full Census of Agriculture report as well as publication dates for additional ag census data products can be found at nass.usda.gov/ AgCensus. Ag census data can also be found in NASS’s searchable online database, Quick Stats.

“We are pleased to provide updated Census of Agriculture data to all those who serve U.S. agriculture, especially the producers who gave their time to complete the questionnaire. Census of Agriculture data tell a story. This comprehensive snapshot every five years helps data users to see trends and shifts in the industry over time and helps producers do business,” said NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer. “Overall, though there are

always changes across U.S. agriculture, the data remain largely consistent with the previous ag census. Data users will also notice some new data on the topics of hemp, precision agriculture and internet access.”

Ag census data provide valuable insights into demographics, economics, land use and activities on U.S. farms and ranches such as:

• There were 1.9 million farms and ranches (down 7% from 2017) with an average size of 463 acres (up 5%) on 880 million acres of farmland (down 2%). That is 39% of all U.S. land.

• Family-owned and operated farms accounted for 95% of all U.S. farms and operated 84% of land in farms.

• U.S. farms and ranches produced $543 billion in agricultural products, up from $389 billion in 2017. With farm production expenses of $424 billion, U.S. farms had net cash income of $152 billion. Average farm income rose to $79,790. A total of 43% of farms had positive net cash farm income in 2022.

• Farms with internet access continued to rise from 75% in 2017 to 79% in 2022.

• A total of 153,101 farms and ranches used renewable energy producing systems compared to 133,176 farms in 2017, a 15% in-

crease. The majority of farms (76%) with renewable energy systems reported using solar panels.

• In 2022, 116,617 farms sold directly to consumers, with sales of $3.3 billion. Value of sales increased 16% from 2017.

• Nearly three-fourths of farmland was used by farms specializing in two commodity categories: oilseed and grain production (32%) and beef cattle production (40%).

• The average age of all producers was 58.1, up 0.6 years from 2017. This is a smaller increase than average age increases between prior censuses.

• There were just over 1 million farmers with 10 or fewer years of experience, an increase in the number of beginning farmers from 2017 of 11%. Beginning farmers are younger than all farmers, with an average age of 47.1.

• The number of producers under age 35 was 296,480, comprising 9% of all producers. The 221,233 farms with young producers making decisions tend to be larger than average in both acres and sales.

• In 2022, 1.2 million female producers accounted for 36% of all producers. Fifty-eight percent of all farms had at least one female decision maker.

The response rate for the 2022 Census of Agriculture was 61%; more than 40% of responses were

submitted online. Ag census data highlight publications are available at nass.usda.gov/Publications/ Highlights.

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U.S. pork exports set record in 2023

U.S. pork exports set a new value record in 2023, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Commerce. The U.S. pork industry shipped $8.16 billion of product to foreign destinations last year, topping the previous record set in 2021 of just under $8.11 billion.

While 2023’s volume of 2.906 million metric tons was down from 2020’s record 2.986 million MT, it was the third highest on record.

Mexico was the No. 1 volume and value market for U.S. pork producers in 2023, taking 1.1 million MT of pork valued at more than $2.35 billion. Other countries in the top five U.S. markets were, in value order: Japan, which imported more than 342,000 MT valued at nearly $1.4 billion; Chi-

NASS — the federal statistical agency responsible for producing official data about U.S. agriculture — the Census of Agriculture remains the most comprehensive agricultural data for every state and county in the nation.

na, almost 505,000 MT values at $1.27 billion; Canada, just under 220,000 MT valued at about $876 million; and South Korea, which took more than 191,000 MT valued at more than $633 million.

Countries that had significant value increases in U.S. pork imports over 2022, albeit from smaller baselines, were: Australia (86%), El Salvador (25%), Guatemala (29%), Malaysia (1,558%), New Zealand (42%), and Vietnam (37%). NPPC continues to work to expand market access globally.

Exports represent an important component of total pork demand and accounted for 25% of U.S. production in 2023 — a 1.5% increase from 2022. The $8.2 billion in export value equates to $64 in value from each hog that was marketed in 2023, up 4% from 2022.

Free Estimates Insured USDA releases 2022 Census of Agriculture data

By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer

Sixth-generation farmer

DeAnn Zellers hopes her u-pick flower farm outside Rochester gives customers “a nice, easy affordable family outing.”

Zellers opened Zellers Beautiful Blooms, 878 N. CR 200W, Rochester, in 2020. She’d moved back to the area from Fort Wayne in 2018 to raise her sons.

“I worked at Zimmer Biomet (in Warsaw) for about two-and-ahalf years, and then my dad and

brother approached me and said that they needed some help on the farm,” said Zellers.

“So I quit ... and I’ve always read in books and magazines about these u-pick flower fields, and I thought that would be so fun,” she continued.

Zellers said she contacted her friend, Megan Grube, about starting the flower farm.

“She said, ‘OK, let’s do it,’” said Zellers. “We started doing it, and it’s been nonstop.”

Zellers has “at least” 72 varieties of flowers in the approximately one-acre field each year,

she said.

“Every year, I at least add six new ones that we test out ... and then we’ll decide if we’ll do them again next year or not.”

People may pick from July to October. Zellers said the u-pick farm is open “for full service” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday

in July through October.

“We have vendors that usually set up with different items,” Zellers said of what goes on during those Saturdays.

She said items sold by vendors include honey, freeze-dried candy and homemade soap.

There are also free cotton candy and snow cones available for customers.

Zellers said people may “selfservice” pick from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. the other days of the week in July through October.

She also offers plenty of other services and products, including a plant sale featuring vegetables, flowers and hanging baskets. That should run May 10, 11, 17, 18 and 19.

“I have a friend who does lots with succulents,” said Zellers.

“She also started a greenhouse also, so she’s taken over the suc-

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FIELD OF FLOWERS The flower field at Zellers Beautiful Blooms is shown. Photo provided by DeAnn Zellers.

ZELLERS BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS DeAnn Zellers opened Zellers Beautiful Blooms in 2020 at her family’s farm in Rochester. It offers a upick flower field and more. With Zellers is her friend, Megan Grube, who helps with the business. Photo provided by DeAnn Zellers.

Indiana remains a top agricultural state, according to new census

According to the newly-released agricultural census data from The United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service, Indiana remains a top agricultural state, with agricultural products valued at over $18 billion.

“This data shows that agriculture remains a pillar of the Indiana economy with the total value of agriculture production growing 62% over the five-year period,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, secretary of agriculture and rural development. “The Census of Agriculture is all encompassing, and it allows us to compare ourselves to fellow states, whether that is in ranking of commodities, prices, demographics and more.”

The Census of Agriculture is a complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. Even small plots of land — whether rural or urban — growing fruit, vegetables or some food animals count if $1,000 or more of such products were raised and sold, or normally would have been sold, during the Census year.

The Census of Agriculture, taken only once every five years, looks at land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income and expenditures.

“We are thankful for all the farmers who completed the survey. This data allows our department to provide accurate and reliable information and data to Hoosiers, to farmers and to decision makers,” said Don Lamb, Indiana State Department of

Agriculture director. “The data comes out every five years and it’s always exciting to see our statewide growth.”

Data from the census shapes programs and initiatives that benefit Indiana farmers, expands access to resources that help farmers and help farmers diversify into new markets, including local and regional food systems, specialty crops and organic production.

Listed below are some highlights from the 2022 Census of Agriculture for Indiana.

Indiana rankings:

• Number one producer of popcorn, gourds and duck.

• Number two producer of pumpkins.

• Number three producer of spearmint and turkeys.

• Number four producer of peppermint and soybeans.

• Number five producing state for corn and hogs.

• Number six producer of shell/contracted eggs and watermelons.

• Number 10 producing state for maple syrup and hemp for floral (CBD and other cannabinoid usage).

• Total value of agricultural production over $18 billion at 65% crops and 35% livestock (up from $11.1 billion in 2017, a 62% increase).

Land data:

• Number of farms is 53,599.

• Land in farms 14.6 million acres.

• Average farm size 272 acres.

• Top five Indiana counties with the largest number of farms: LaGrange, Elkhart, Allen, Adams and Daviess.

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culent stuff.”

“We have those offered all throughout the year,” said Zellers.

She said workshops at the farm, which should start in June, allow people to make a project involving flowers. Some past projects have included making arrangements in teacups and fake pumpkins.

Zellers also does flowers for weddings and offers bouquet bars where people may make bouquets during bridal showers, parties and more.

New this year, Zellers is selling prom boutonnieres and corsages with fresh or silk flowers. The

corsages are traditional, necklace or ring ones, with the boutonnieres being regular or pocket ones.

Overall, Zellers said she desires her customers “to see the joy and the happiness that it gives me when they go out to the flower field.”

“I have so many people that go out there that just say how magical (it is),” she said.

To inquire about having a workshop or bouquet bar or to purchase flowers for a wedding and more, people should call (260) 215-1054. They may also find more information at zellersbeautifulblooms.com.

• Top five Indiana counties with the highest value of agriculture production: Jay, Jasper, Elkhart, LaGrange and Dubois.

Demographics:

• Indiana has 94,282 farmers (30,691 female and 63,321 male).

• Average age of the Hoosier farmer is 56 years old.

• Young producers (those under 35 years old) total 11,058 with the average age as 28.7 years old.

• New and beginning farmers (those with less than 10 years experience) total 26,428 with the average age as 43.2 years old.

• Producers with military service totals 6,621.

Additional USDA, Ag Census data will be coming out throughout the year, including the market value of ag products sold, state and county profiles, race, ethnicity and gender profiles, watershed information, specialty crops, aquaculture and more; see all those at nass.usda. gov.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Census finds fewer American farms with 880 million acres

The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service published data from the 2022 Census of Agriculture, a release that happens every five years.

Among the most significant highlights was a decrease in the total number of farms in the U.S. from 2.04 million in 2017 to 1.9 million in 2022.

Here are some other selected highlights:

“In 2022, U.S. farms and ranches produced $543.1 billion in agricul-

tural products, up from $388.5 billion in 2017,” the report said. “Crop and livestock commodities each accounted for approximately half of the total, with crops accounting for 52% of the value. In 2022, the value of crop sales exceeded livestock sales.”

“The largest farms (sales of $5 million or more) accounted for fewer than 1% of all farms but 42% of all sales,” the report said. “Farms with sales of $50,000 or less accounted for 74% of farms

and 2% of sales.”

“As in 2017, California was the largest provider of agricultural products, with sales of $59 billion, 11% of the U.S. total,” the report said. “The top nine U.S. counties are in California, and the top county, Fresno, had larger agriculture sales than 23 individual states.”

The top 10 states for production in 2022 were, in order: California, Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, Kansas, North Carolina, Indiana and Wisconsin.

“Cattle and calves was the top ranked commodity, with $89.4 billion in sales,” the report said. “Texas was the top state in cattle and calves sales, accounting for 17% of the U.S. total. The top five commodities accounted for $363 billion in sales, 67% of U.S. total agricultural sales.”

The top five commodities were, in order: cattle and calves, corn, poultry and eggs, soybeans and milk.

account for 36% of the total number of U.S. producers, the same percentage as recorded in the 2017 Census.

“Male producers had higher rates of involvement in land use and/ or crop, livestock and marketing decisions than female producers,” the report said. “Female producers were most involved in day-to-day, record keeping and financial management decisions.”

For ethnicity and race, “3.2 million producers are white, 95% of the U.S. total,” the report said. The second largest group, Hispanic, accounts for 3% of the total.

“In 2022, 3.4 million producers operated 1.9 million farms covering 880.1 million acres that generated food, fuel and fiber for Americans and people around the world,” the report said. “The number of producers did not significantly change, while the number of farms decreased 6.9% (2.04 million to 1.9 million) since 2017 when the last ag census was conducted.”

“While the number of producers between the ages of 35-64 declined 9%, the number of producers 65 and over increased 12%, continuing the trend of an aging producer population,” the report said. “The number of young producers, those under 35, also increased slightly.”

Those increases mean the average age of U.S. producers is now “58.1 years, up .6 years from 2017.”

Female producers continued to

“Beginning farmers have 10 or fewer years of farming experience,” the report said. “New and beginning producers increased in both the number of producers and share of all producers. Slightly over 1 million of the 3.4 million producers in 2022 were beginning farmers. Their average age was 47.1, and their farms were smaller than average in both acres and sales.”

The top 10 states, by percent of beginning producers in the state, in 2022 were: Rhode Island (41.4%), Alaska (38.7%), Maine (35.9%), Colorado (35.6%), New Hampshire (35.3%), Hawaii (35.2%), Georgia (34.4%), Idaho (34.1%), Nevada (33.9%), and Florida (33.9%).

S PRI NG FARMING Farmall tractor returns to family after 45 years

By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer

Jim Adams traded in his 1962 Farmall (International Harvester) 404 tractor in the 1970s.

Little did he know that it would return to the family approximately 45 years later.

The Adams family of Akron got the tractor back in October 2019.

Initially, Adams bought it new in November 1963 and owned it for at least 10 years.

His son, Craig, said the tractor went to an Akron dealer.

A neighbor, Kenny Walters, purchased it.

“I tried for about 20 years (to buy the tractor back),” said Craig.

“Every so often, about once a year, I would remind (Walters) I would like to have it back.”

Craig said Walters sold the tractor to his daughter and sonin-law, Debbie and John Gray.

After Walters died, Craig kept asking John about the tractor.

“(John) said when he got it, Kenny made him promise if he ever sold it, we had first choice,” said Craig.

“I think it’s great,” said Craig of having the tractor back.

He said Walters utilized the tractor “enough to keep it running.” The only change made to it was one new tire.

“When we got it, we put three new tires on it. (My son) Travis rebuilt the steering, put new brakes on it,” said Craig. “Just now the radiator was leaking, and we fixed the radiator. We put all new wires on it, put some new gauges on it, so everything works now.”

Craig said the tractor is used for raking hay and bush hogging.

It’s also displayed in various tractor shows, including the one the Adams family runs during the Mentone Egg Festival.

Craig also said the tractor’s been shown in Illinois, Ohio, Rochester, Peru and Nappanee.

He said the tractor should be passed down in the family.

4 GENERATIONS Shown from left are members of the Adams family: Jim Adams, his grandson Travis Adams, great-grandson Jackson Adams, son Craig Adams and great-grandson Logan Adams. Jim purchased a 1962 Farmall (International Harvester) 404 tractor, which was later sold and returned again to the family after approximately 45 years.

Photo by Leah Sander.

BACK IN THE FAMILY — Shown is Jim Adams’ tractor he bought new in 1963. Photo provided by Tiffany Adams.

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MATTHEWSDRENALIN28-1/2inch draw,50to60lbs.Vipersights,dropaway rest.Numerousqualityarrows.Comes withMatthewsquiver,hardandsoftcase. 2releases.Righthandedbow.$600firm. 574-721-4061

MATTHEWSDRENALIN28-1/2inch draw,50to60lbs.Vipersights,dropaway rest.Numerousqualityarrows.Comes withMatthewsquiver,hardandsoftcase. 2releases.Righthandedbow.$600firm. 574-721-4061

Misc. Recreational M040

199218FT.SUNTRACKERbassbuggy fishingpontoon.Completelyrefurbished withnewmarineplywooddeck,25/30 Suzukioutboard(witha4yr.warranty), helmstationandthreefishingchairs,battery,fueltank,fishfinderGPS.$12,000. Call574-930-0508

Misc. Recreational M040

Misc. Recreational M040

199218FT.SUNTRACKERbassbuggy fishingpontoon.Completelyrefurbished withnewmarineplywooddeck,25/30 Suzukioutboard(witha4yr.warranty), helmstationandthreefishingchairs,battery,fueltank,fishfinderGPS.$12,000. Call574-930-0508

199218FT.SUNTRACKERbassbuggy fishingpontoon.Completelyrefurbished withnewmarineplywooddeck,25/30 Suzukioutboard(witha4yr.warranty), helmstationandthreefishingchairs,battery,fueltank,fishfinderGPS.$12,000. Call574-930-0508

GUN SHOW

GUN SHOW

FOP Lodge 143 - Rochester Saturday, April 13

FOP Lodge 143 - Rochester Saturday, April 13 8am-3pm (EST) Fulton County Historical Society Museum 37

MERCHANDISE

MERCHANDISE

Articles For Sale P020

MERCHANDISE

25GALLONYARDSPRAYER.$550new, asking$200.574-223-6935

Articles For Sale P020

Articles For Sale P020

25GALLONYARDSPRAYER.$550new, asking$200.574-223-6935

25GALLONYARDSPRAYER.$550new, asking$200.574-223-6935

ANTIQUESINGERSEWINGMACHINEin squareclosedinstandthatopenswhen youwanttouseit.$500.260-437-9994

ANTIQUESINGERSEWINGMACHINEin squareclosedinstandthatopenswhen youwanttouseit.$500.260-437-9994

Fuel/Firewood P030

ANTIQUESINGERSEWINGMACHINEin squareclosedinstandthatopenswhen youwanttouseit.$500.260-437-9994

Fuel/Firewood P030

Fuel/Firewood P030

FREEFIREWOOD,youcut. 574-835-0412

FREEFIREWOOD,youcut. 574-835-0412

Health Aids P060

FREEFIREWOOD,youcut. 574-835-0412

Health Aids P060

Health Aids P060

Attentionoxygentherapyusers!Inogen OneG4iscapableoffull24/7oxygen delivery.Only2.8pounds.Freeinfokit. Call877-929-9587

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Health/Fitness P070

Health/Fitness P070

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Health/Fitness P070

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Misc. Merchandise P090

Eliminateguttercleaningforever!LeafFilter,themostadvanceddebris-blocking gutterprotection.SchedulefreeLeafFilter estimatetoday.20%offEntirePurchase. 10%Senior&MilitaryDiscounts.Call 1-833-610-1936 LIKENEWPUREWICKurinecollection systemforwomen,withexternalcatheters. 6boxesofinternalcatheters.Over$1,000, sellfor$500.574-653-1354

Misc. Merchandise P090

Misc. Merchandise P090

Eliminateguttercleaningforever!LeafFilter,themostadvanceddebris-blocking gutterprotection.SchedulefreeLeafFilter estimatetoday.20%offEntirePurchase. 10%Senior&MilitaryDiscounts.Call 1-833-610-1936 LIKENEWPUREWICKurinecollection systemforwomen,withexternalcatheters. 6boxesofinternalcatheters.Over$1,000, sellfor$500.574-653-1354

Eliminateguttercleaningforever!LeafFilter,themostadvanceddebris-blocking gutterprotection.SchedulefreeLeafFilter estimatetoday.20%offEntirePurchase. 10%Senior&MilitaryDiscounts.Call 1-833-610-1936 LIKENEWPUREWICKurinecollection systemforwomen,withexternalcatheters. 6boxesofinternalcatheters.Over$1,000, sellfor$500.574-653-1354

SafeStep.NorthAmerica’s#1Walk-intub. Comprehensivelifetimewarranty.Top-ofthe-lineinstallationandservice.Nowfeaturingourfreeshowerpackage&$1600 off-limitedtime!Financingavailable. 1-855-417-1306

SafeStep.NorthAmerica’s#1Walk-intub. Comprehensivelifetimewarranty.Top-ofthe-lineinstallationandservice.Nowfeaturingourfreeshowerpackage&$1600 off-limitedtime!Financingavailable. 1-855-417-1306

SafeStep.NorthAmerica’s#1Walk-intub. Comprehensivelifetimewarranty.Top-ofthe-lineinstallationandservice.Nowfeaturingourfreeshowerpackage&$1600 off-limitedtime!Financingavailable. 1-855-417-1306

Prepareforpoweroutagestodaywitha GeneracHomeStandbyGenerator.Act nowtoreceiveaFREE5-Yearwarranty withqualifyingpurchase*Call 1-855-948-6176todaytoscheduleafree quote.It’snotjustagenerator.It’sapower move.

quote.It’snotjustagenerator.It’sapower move.

Prepareforpoweroutagestodaywitha GeneracHomeStandbyGenerator.Act nowtoreceiveaFREE5-Yearwarranty withqualifyingpurchase*Call 1-855-948-6176todaytoscheduleafree quote.It’snotjustagenerator.It’sapower move.

REAL ESTATE SALES

Buildings For Rent U030

REAL ESTATE RENTALS

REAL ESTATE RENTALS

Buildings For Rent U030

LIONSCLUBBUILDING-Specialoccasions,receptions,graduations,reunions. 574-223-0563

Buildings For Rent U030

LIONSCLUBBUILDING-Specialoccasions,receptions,graduations,reunions. 574-223-0563

LIONSCLUBBUILDING-Specialoccasions,receptions,graduations,reunions. 574-223-0563

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

Autos Wanted W020

TRANSPORTATION

Autos Wanted W020

Autos Wanted W020

BUYINGJUNKVEHICLES.Payingcash! Topdollar,willpickup.Callanytime 574-505-0855

BUYINGJUNKVEHICLES.Payingcash! Topdollar,willpickup.Callanytime 574-505-0855

BUYINGJUNKVEHICLES.Payingcash! Topdollar,willpickup.Callanytime 574-505-0855

Misc. Auto W030

Misc. Auto W030

DonateYourCartoVeteransToday!Help andSupportourVeterans.Fast-FREE pickup.100%taxdeductible.Call 1-800-245-0398

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ROLITE OVERHEAD DOOR CO.

ROLITE OVERHEAD DOOR CO.

ROLITE OVERHEAD DOOR CO.

Sales & Service — Commercial & Residential

6676 S. Old U.S. Hwy. 31, Macy, IN 46951

Sales & Service — Commercial & Residential 6676 S. Old U.S. Hwy. 31, Macy, IN 46951 Mike Olinger 1-800-552-3309 Fax 574-382-2522

Sales & Service — Commercial & Residential 6676 S. Old U.S. Hwy. 31, Macy, IN 46951

Mike Olinger

Mike Olinger

1-800-552-3309

1-800-552-3309

Fax 574-382-2522

Fax 574-382-2522