Shopping Guide News of Fulton County - April 12, 2023

At 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday April 14 and 15, Rochester Community High School will present “The Wizard of Oz.” It was a prescient choice, coming as it does amidst a historically destructive tornado season.

However, co-director Megan Allen had more personal reasons for staging this classic American story, which the U.S. Library of Congress deemed the most-seen film in history.

“I am a diehard ‘Wizard of Oz’ fan,” said Allen, who is in her first year teaching choir and theater at RHS after teaching a combined 17 years at North Putnam and Northeastern Community School Corporations.

As a child growing up in Richmond, she enjoyed watching the movie along with her parents, who were both active in the Richmond Community Theater. In fact, Allen has a photo of her parents playing an expecting couple in “Six Rooms For Riverview” while her mother was actually pregnant with her. “Theater is in my blood,” said Allen. She even played a munchkin while a member of a youth theater group.

“Wizard” was the “first one that popped into my head,” said Allen, when the time came to choose a spring production. “I knew it would be a big show, with multiple age groups involved.”

Students from Rochester Middle School and Columbia and Riddle el-

ementary schools are taking part, and Avery Gerwin, middle school choir teacher, is co-directing.

Although it is “challenging” keeping so many kids in one place engaged during rehearsals, Allen hopes having all ages involved will “help spark interest in younger kids, who will hopefully continue as they grow.”

The part of Dorothy is being played by junior Chloe Nichols in her first leading role. “It’s a big promotion,” she noted.

“I always loved to sing from a young age,” said Nichols. She sees the production as an opportunity to “make a lot of high school memories,” particularly with the seniors who will be leaving at the end of the year.

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Rochester native gives back to the community

“I love this community,” stated Hannah Bahney, Rochester. “I’ve lived here most of my life. I graduated from Rochester High School. I’m interested in giving back to this community whenever I can. One way I could do that was helping start the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group.”

Bahney became acquainted with the MOPS program while living in Michigan. “I didn’t know anyone there, and I was a new mom. Joining a MOPS group helped me meet people in the same stage of life. The support and friendships I made there is something I’ll always be grateful for.”

She started the MOPS program in August of this school year. “We meet monthly and have activities that happen between meeting times. Our program welcomes mothers with school-aged children and younger. And motherhood isn’t defined a certain way; we welcome foster moms, stepmothers, expecting moms, etc.” The organization

meets at Grace United Methodist Church in Rochester.

“Our main goal is to be a community of support for moms. We often have guest speakers. Some of this year’s speakers include a mental health specialist, dietician and a panel from Woodlawn Hospital. But we also have fun meetings and will make crafts and just hang out. Plus, there’s always food!”

Another way Bahney has found to give back to the community is through her job as the marketing and communications coordinator of the Northern Indiana Community Foundation. “Although our main office is in Rochester, we serve Fulton, Miami and Starke Counties.”

One thing Bahney especially enjoys about her job is how much the foundation impacts the community.

“I get to help highlight all the good things happening here. My job includes marketing, newsletters, social media, the annual report and event planning. I also run our web page.”

Bahney is a support person for each of the county directors. “I have the privilege of promoting

their counties and highlighting what they’re doing. Each director really cares about their community and is great to work with.”

She’s vice president of the Outlet Youth Center Board in Rochester. “I love that we are a safe place for kids to come after school. We have the STEM Club, Art Club and Chess Club, where students can explore different activities.”

Along with Outlet Director Patience Hisey, Bahney started the

Preschool Book Club at the center.

“We started with six kids. Now there are around 30 kids coming each week. They listen to a book, do a craft, have a snack, and it’s so much fun.”

Bahney and her family attend Grace United Methodist Church, where she helps teach Sunday School and is on the preschool board.

She and her husband Alex have three girls: Amelia, 6; Marlee, 5;

and Elise, 2. When asked how she juggles family time and her community responsibilities, she remarked, “It really takes a village to raise a child. Our family is very supportive, and we have a wonderful baby sitter. The Community Foundation allows me flexible hours to pick up the girls at school. Alex coaches their sports teams. We have so many great people in our life who help us.”

From the City Project Room — A visit with RE Consultants

At the end of February, RE Consultants LLC reached out to me to discuss the potential for a housing project in Rochester.

This Plymouth-based company got very high praise from the Plymouth mayor’s office, as well as the Peru mayor’s office where they have two major housing projects. The Plymouth development is finished and flourishing with occupants in the Centennial Crossing project, located at 2234 Bitter Root Drive, just off US 30.

The Peru project, almost completed, is the Riverwalk Trail that had once been a brownfield area they have made beautiful with affordable housing.

This past week, I invited Rick Figlio, John Little, Marvin Davis

and Michael Ladd to join me in a visit to Plymouth to meet with Burke Richeson, house attorney, who sent the letter to me, and the two owners and founders of the company of Alan Collins and his brother Chris.

We had a great trip. We found that the Collins brothers had been in the development business for about 51 years with a huge record of success. We found they

have several housing development projects in our area. They have completed one in Warsaw and are almost finished with a large project in Culver.

They have about 100 employees. They also have their own lumberyard and hardware business to support their construction development. Their business employs many of their family members in key positions. With no interruption of materials, they can complete a major project in roughly 16 months.

We took a tour of the Centennial complex that sits on roughly 20 acres. We saw beautiful singlefamily homes; half of them were purchased and the rest rented. We saw senior villas for 55-plus residents. We saw traditional apartments and garden apartments. We saw a community building with a swimming pool, 24/7 fitness center, racquetball court, gas grills and picnic area.

All properties are maintenance free. They employ a property manager who lives on-site. They run the property; they do not develop, sell and leave. They become part of the community.

Alan Collins was a personal friend of Dick Belcher and Wayne Smith, which was not surprising to me, as Alan reminded me of these men a lot. We found they had done their due diligence, investigating the needs and financial levels the average Rochester client would have.

It was a very good visit and all were impressed with the level of expertise, business success and product they displayed.

They will visit with us very soon, and this next meeting will include representatives from the city redevelopment commission, city council and county.

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Those seniors include Nickie Broyles, playing Glenda, the good witch, and Will Vanheyningen, in the role of Scarecrow.

Vanheyningen, a Lilly scholarship recipient, has performed in every RHS production of the last four years; however, he said this is his first opportunity to perform comedy. “I love doing physical comedy — falling down, silly walks. In other productions I had to be the straight man.” He plans on joining the theater at Indiana University in Kokomo in the fall.

One player with no previous acting experience is Una Stojanovic, an exchange student from Serbia, where, she said, school or community theater groups are uncommon, though she did enjoy performing traditional dance. Stoyanovic was familiar with the “Wizard of Oz” film, however. In fact, for Halloween she dressed up as Dorothy, complete with a “Toto” she created using fabric. “I’ve always wanted to do something like this.”

Putting on a production as complex as “The Wizard of Oz” also requires much behind-thescenes help. Allen said she has leaned heavily on the artistic skills of Shaylea McCloud-Garrett, who designed numerous props, such as the bubble that transports Glenda and the doors leading into Oz. “She’s been a really good trooper,” said Allen.

Allen also praised three adults who “went above and beyond” on a volunteer basis. Ashley Taylor is the main choreographer; Brenda McClain of Columbia Elementary has helped with props, costuming and make-up; and Jill Weaver, Columbia and Riddle elementary music teacher, has

also provided a “good support system for Avery and me.”

“You can tell they are enjoying it,” she added. “We would all be doing it even if we weren’t being paid.”

Tickets for “The Wizard of Oz” are on sale in the RHS office from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on school days. Prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under.

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O BITUARIES

Janet E. Lipply

Janet E. Lipply, 83, formerly of Akron and North Manchester, died at 9:10 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2023, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.

She was born Aug. 15, 1939. She married Maurice D. Lipply June 9, 1957. He preceded her in death Nov. 10, 2018.

She is survived by her sons, Gary (Diana) Lipply, Plymouth, Ben (Ernestine) Lipply, Whitestown, and Larry (Bobbie) Lipply, Claypool; daughter, Cindy (Ron) Clauson, Rochester; brother, Stephen (Sharyl) Crow, Erlanger, Ky.; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Modlyth and Velma (Winebrenner) Crow; grandson, Lucas Manns; brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, Lyle and Lottie Bammerlin.

Services were held Friday, April 7, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor David Wagner officiating. Interment took place in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Collamer Christian Church.

Condolence can be shared with the family at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Douglas L. Haney

Douglas L. Haney, 76, Warsaw, died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Parkview Randallia Hospital, of Fort Wayne.

He was born Jan. 2, 1947. He married Connie Teel Haney. On April 6, 2016, he married Christine Williamson-Lozier, she survives.

He is survived by his wife, Christine Haney, Warsaw; daughter, Carmen Howard, Mentone; sister, Penny (John Jr.) Ramsey, Akron; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Roy A. and Maxine (Holderman) Haney; sister, Jill L. Runkle; infant sister, Deborah Jo Haney.

Services were held Tuesday, April 11, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with Pastor Michael Smith officiating. Interment took place following the funeral service in Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green.

Memorial contributions can be made to North Winona Church of the Brethren, 2475 E. 100N, Warsaw, IN 46582.

Condolence can be shared with the family at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com

Dennis Paul Garland Sr

Dennis

Paul Garland Sr, 70, Syracuse , died at home unexpectedly, at 10:35 a.m.

Thursday, April 6, 2023.

He was born Nov. 28, 1952. He married Tina Kemery on April 28, 1989, she survives.

He is also survived by five children, Cole (Brittany) Garland, Leo-Cedarville, Shelly (Alex) Truty, Macy, Heather Williams,Warsaw, Michael (Amy) Garland, Leiters Ford, and Dennis (Stacy) Garland Jr., Gulf Port, Miss.; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Donna (Richard) Beauchamp, Peg (Arnold) Risner, Sandra (Bruce) Bennett and Steven Garland.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Blanche (Beecham) Garland; two brothers, Butch and David Garland.

Services will be held 2-6 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in Titus Funeral Home, 1001 South Huntington St., Syracuse, followed by a celebration of life lead by the Titus staff. Memorial contributions can be made to castforkids.org.

Condolences can be shared with the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.

Mariah M. Ramer

Mariah M. Ramer, 15 days, Argos, died April 2, 2023. She was born March 18, 2023. She is survived by her parents, Simon and Pollyanna (Martin) Ramer; one brother, Matthew Ramer; maternal grandparents, Lavern and Martha Martin; paternal grandparents, Mark and Irene Ramer; great-grandparents, Harry and Miriam Weaver, Argos, Samuel and Mable Martin, New Paris, David and Nancy Ramer, Tippecanoe, Mrs. Warren Lydia Weaver, Nappanee; and aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by an uncle and her great-grandfather, Warren M. Weaver. Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of arrangements.

Max Eugene Helvey

Max Eugene Helvey, 81, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in The Landings Memory Care Facility, Concord, N.C. He was born June 28, 1941.

He is survived by his wife, Alice (Murphy) Helvey; daughters, Sherri (Jeff) Swann and Kim (Tim) Burris; son, Keenan (Diane) Helvey; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Cremation Society of Charlotte, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.

Linda L. Walters

Linda L. Walters, 80, Rochester , died at 9:12 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2023 in Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester.

She was born Aug. 12, 1942. She married Herschel W. Walters. He preceded her in death Aug. of 1978. On July 18, 1980, she married Lloyd E. Walters, he survives.

She is also survived by her daughters, Diane Anspach, Logansport, Brenda Downs, Rochester, Natalie (Dr. Francisco) Negreros, Ava Maria, Fla.; son, Perry Walters, Westfield; brother, Richard Butt, Shreveport, La.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Valma (Newcomer) Butt and son-in-law, Jimmy Downs.

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

Her remembrance place will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester.

The arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Fulton County Animal Adoption And Education Center, 1540 N Wentzel St., Rochester, IN 46975 or to RSVP 625 Pontiac St., Rochester, IN 46975.

Condolences can be shared at www. hartzlerfuneralservices.com

Liz Hoffman Bauer

Liz (Elizabeth Ann) Hoffman Bauer, 92, died Friday, April 7, 2023. She was born Aug. 11, 1930. She married Robert Bauer, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her two children, Richard Dean (Debrah) Bauer, North Manchester, and Beth Anne (Mark Goldsmith) Bauer, Weaverville, Calif.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Tressie (Heeter) Hoffman; siblings, Miriam (Delmer) Bunnell, Paul (Joanna) Hoffman and John (Mary) Hoffman.

A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6, in the Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley St., North Manchester.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Earl-Love Funeral Home, 811 E. Rochester St., Akron.

Online condolences can be sent to earllovefuneralhome.com

Richard M. Osburn

Richard M. Osburn, 58, Logansport, died Saturday, April 1, 2023, in IU Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born Feb. 19, 1965.

He is survived by his sons, Richard B. Osburn, Michigan, Mark M. (Veronica) Osburn, Winamac, and Ronnie Woodring, Michigan; daughter, Brittany Woodring, Michigan; father, William (Dana) Osburn, Greentown; mother, Jean Osburn, Logansport; brother, James Mark Osburn, Mexico; sister, Anechia (Darin) Nelson, Galveston; seven grandchildren; and former spouse, Shawna Hall, Logansport.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Ronnie King.

Services were held Friday, April 7, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Marocco Chapel, 119 E. Market St., Logansport. Burial with military rites were performed at Ever Rest Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions can be made to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.

Condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

B

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Stephen R. Ramer

Nelvin and Marcile Ramer, Tippecanoe, are the parents of a son, Stephen R., born at 2:22 a.m. April 3, 2023. He weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces.

Raylynn Gamora Ricks

Dominick and Ashley Ricks, Winamac, are the parents of a daughter, Raylynn Gamora, born at 12:19 a.m. April 5, 2023, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 inches long.

Raylynn joins sibling Kollin Ricks, three.

Amberly Kay Martin

Phillip and Thelma Martin, Akron, are the parents of a daughter, Amberly Kay, born at 3:37 a.m. April 7, 2023, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 18 1/4 inches long.

Oliver Edward White

Jacob and Justine White are the parents of a son, Oliver Edward, born at 8:58 a.m. April 7, 2023, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20 3/4 inches long.

VFW announces patriotic writing contest winners

The VFW held its Patriot Pen contest for grades six through eight and its Voice of Democracy contest for grades nine through 12.

Students compete for monetary prizes at the local level and then a chance at the district, state and national levels.

All winners from the VFW Manitou Post 1343 were from Rochester Community Schools.

The topic for the Patriots Pen contest was “How are you in-

COUNTY R EPORT

Marriage

Licenses

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

Hickle-Tucker

Wesley Hickle, 43, Kewanna, and Karly Tucker, 49, Kewanna. Tackett-Straeter

Jared Tackett, 33, Rochester, and Sarah Straeter, 35, Rochester.

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couple has filed for marriage dissolution in Fulton County courts: Emore — Ashley M. Elmore, Rochester, and Charles R. Elmore, Rochester, No minor children.

Court News Circuit Court

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

Complaints

Midland Credit Management Inc v. Rocky Bachman, Culver, $1,856.76; Colleen Edmonds, Culver, $853.38.

Foreclosures

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, As Trustee for the Benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2021-1 v. Scott E. Johnson, Unknown Occupant, $45,163.82.

Superior Court

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

Complaints

Interra Credit Union v. James Nicely, Akron, Whitney Dice, Akron, $7,206.33; Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, v. Jennifer Swanson, Rochester, $2,682.41; Ashley Beck, Rochester, $2,162.50.

Small Claims

Matt Straeter, Rochester, v. Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Title. Jerry Francis, Rochester, v. Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Title.

Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Atavia L. Jackson, Indianapolis, $150.50; Rogelio Garcia Mexicano, Chicago, Ill., $160.50; Haleigh N. Sherven, Elkhart, $150.50; Ailsa M. Mattox, Indianapolis, $160.50; Deirdre A. Knobbe, Niles, Mich., $150.50; Shae E. Hrabos, Kokomo, $150.50; Autumn R. Grove, South Bend, $150.50; Georgette A. Oduor, Goshen, $171; Skyler J. Hale, Warsaw, $160.50; Margarita J. Ortiz, Akron, $160.50; Riley Alber, Rochester, $171; Payton L. Gates, Kewanna,

$150.50; Gaberiel D. Oberg, Macy, $192.50; Daniel E. Mccauley, Indianapolis, $160.50; Vanessa N. Cross, Westfield, $160.50; Teresa A. Miller, Rochester, $171; Donnie J. Bickel, Monterey, $150.50; Jordan P. Vandevusse, Holland, Mich., $171; Alyssa S. Chang, Carmel, $171; John S. Crilly, Shrewsbury, N.J., $150.50; Lizzie M. Lyle, South Bend, $171; Michael R. Brumitt, Niles, Mich., $160.50; Zachary L. Pitts, Rochester, $171; Teresa A. Miller, Rochester,

$171; Jon C. McCray, Indianapolis, $171; John S. Crilly, Shrewsbury, N.J., $150.50; Grace C. Knaack, Farwell, Mich., $150.50; Abraham Chavez-Loya, West Lafayette, $171. Failure to register Austin J. Goforth, Kewanna, $186. Operating with expired and false plates Eric R. Smoroske, Claypool, $211. Operating with expired plates — Tristian A. Canal, Lutz, Fla., $160.

spired by America?” The first place winner was Emma Murphy, eighth grade; second place, Molly Moore, seventh grade; and third place, Audrey Tobin, eighth grade.

The Voice of Democracy theme was “Why is the veteran important?” The first place winner was Payton Moore, 11th grade; second place, Kaedra Shook, 11th grade; and third place, Katea Andrianova, 11th grade.

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Craguns Family Quartet gospel concert April 16

Riverview Community Church will host a gospel concert with The Craguns Family Quartet, at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 16. The church is located at 3780 IN-110, Tippecanoe.

The Craguns, from Batavia, Ohio, are a talented quartet made up of family-related singers with experience and ties to Indiana. The southern gospel/ inspirational group, The Collingsworth Family, are relatives.

The quartet is comprised of Jordan and Elena Cragun; Jordan’s father, Ray; and sister, Suzanne. Jordan and Elena started in gospel music when he toured with the Boise-based Liberty Quartet.

After prayer, planning and

waiting on God’s leading, they made their debut as a gospel music group.

On a full-time basis since 2013, coast to coast, in different parts of the world, they are known as one of the most talented national touring groups in the country.

The National Quartet Convention, The Blue Gate Theater and Silver Dollar City are a few of the venues, radio stations and television shows in gospel music where they have ministered.

The Cragun family is committed to ministering the gospel through Spirit-filled and Christ honoring music for all ages.

Expect to be challenged, laugh and leave encouraged.

Play bingo to benefit JA for Warsaw, Tippy Valley

Junior Achievement, serving both Warsaw and Tippecanoe Valley schools, will be sponsoring its annual bingo games in May.

Proceeds from the events benefit local students through career education and exploration activities.

Cash Bingo will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m., and Purse Bingo will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13, with doors opening at 9 a.m. Both events will take place in the Heritage

Room in Winona Lake. Tickets for each event are $40 and are now available for purchase. Each ticket includes a complimentary drink and 20 games of bingo. Cash prizes, purses, wallets and raffle prizes are part of the events, too. For more detailed information, sponsorship opportunities and updates, visit facebook. com/JuniorAchievementKosciusko.

To purchase tickets, visit secure.qgiv.com/for/2023warsawti ppecanoevalleycashbingo.

Updates and happenings in the area

Rochester Tri-Ep will be presenting “The Wizard of Oz” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 14-15, in the Rochester High School Auditorium. Presale tickets only, available from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, in the high school office. Adults $10, children 10 and under $5.

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The Times Theater, 618 Main St., Rochester, will be showing “Babe,” at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, Kids are free. “Mr. Mustachio” by Matt Miller Live will present at 7 p.m. Tickets available online or at the door.

Senior day, 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. “Support Your Local Sheriff,” will be showing. Admission, a small drink and a small popcorn for $5.

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Nickel Plate Music and Arts Festival Committee is holding an open meeting from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, in the Fulton County Public Library, meeting room B. Festival ideas will be the agenda.

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The Fulton County Board of Health will meet in regular session at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in the large conference room, in the Fulton County Office Building, 125 E. 9th St., Rochester.

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Debbie’s Dandies, will be holding a free adult craft, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in the Fulton County Public Library media commons.

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Spring Craft & Vendor Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in the Fulton County Historical

Society and Museum, 37 E. 375 N., Rochester. Expect to find handmade crafts by local artists, jewelry, gifts and pet products. A $1 donation will be the entry fee, and children younger than 12 may enter for free. Proceeds will benefit the Fulton County Animal Center.

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“Swing Into Spring” Craft Show, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in the Twelve Mile Community Building, 7913 IN-16, Twelve Mile. Featuring artisan crafts and handmade vendors. Breakfast and lunch available for purchase in the Firehouse Cafe.

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Soarin’ Hawk will present their educational program on “Birds of Prey,”at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, in the Akron Carnegie Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St., Akron. Program will last about one hour and will include three live birds of prey. Opportunities for pictures, will be available after program.

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Friends of Fulton County Parks, will be handing out 400 trees for free, providing care instructions and answering questions, 9 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at Prairie Edge Nature Park, County Rd 150 N, Rochester.

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The Fulton County Animal Center offers a Foster to Adopt program that lets potential new pet parents “try” a new pet out for two weeks to see if the person and pet are a good fit. To get more information, visit fultoncoanimalcenter.org. The center is located at 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester.

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The Fulton County Sheriff ’s Office has its own app for your mobile device. You can download it in the app store or from Google Play and stay up to date on news from the sheriff’s office.

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Grace Church, is offering a free meal. Open to the public, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Wednesday, 201 W. 7th St., Rochester. Served by Grace Church, First Baptist Church, First Christian Church, and Mill Creek Church. Leftover food is available to take home.

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Akron Flea Market, east of Akron, SR 114, open every Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Let’s study the Bible

Two men from Emmaus (Read: Luke 24:13-53)

“And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.” (Luke 24:31)

First, Communion (Luke 24:13-32). Cleopas and his companion were two disappointed men; for in the death of Jesus, all their hopes for Israel had been dashed (notice verses 21 and 1:68; 2:3032, 38; 21:28, 31). Emmaus was about eight miles northwest of Jerusalem, and they were returning home to decide what to do next. As they walked, they conversed about the recent events and discussed what they might mean. They did the best they could with the limited knowledge they had, but they lacked the key that would unlock the prophetic scriptures: the Messiah must suffer and die before he could enter into his glory. It was this key that Jesus provided as he walked and talked with them on the road.

These two men were “slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken.” They believed the promises about Messiah’s glory, but they could not accept the prophecies about his suffering (1 Peter 1:8-12). Jesus opened their eyes and hearts to understand all the scriptures, and this brought a warmth to

their hearts (verse 32). They saw the Messiah in the scriptures, but they did not realize he was walking with them! It was not until he blessed their simple meal that Jesus revealed himself to them personally. What a revelation! It transformed them from discouraged pilgrims into enthusiastic witnesses!

Second, Confirmation (Luke 24:33-45). Excited about their good news, the two men rushed back to Jerusalem only to learn that Jesus had appeared to Peter (1 Corinthians 15:5; Mark 16:7). We do not know when this meeting took place on that first Easter Day, but it brought Peter back into fellowship with his Lord. Later, Jesus restored Peter to his discipleship (John 21). Then Jesus himself appeared in the Upper Room, locked doors notwithstanding (John 20:1925). Instead of welcoming him and rejoicing, the believers were terrified, afraid, and troubled; so Jesus assured them that it was he and that he was alive. The wounds (not “scars”) on his

hands and feet (Psalm 22:16) and in his side (John 20:20) were identification enough. By eating some fish and honey he proved that he was not a phantom. His resurrection body had flesh and bones (verse 39) and yet could appear and vanish and even go through solid closed doors.

Third, Commission (Luke 24:46-53). But the disciples were not to keep their knowledge of the word to themselves. Starting at Jerusalem, they were to be both preachers and witnesses of what the Lord had done for them and said to them (Acts 1:8). But how could this small group of men and women ever hope to reach a whole world with the message of redemption? Only through the power of the Holy Spirit. The early church did not possess the financial and technical resources that we have today, yet they got the job done.

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

Cemetery cleanup scheduled

Kewanna Citizens IOOF cemetery spring cleanup is 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 19. Volunteers to help with the cleanup are appreciated.

A short annual meeting of the cemetery association is open to the public immediately following.

Persons with grave decorations they would like to save should remove them prior to the cleanup. All old, faded decorations will be removed.

All cemetery decorations and

containers, such as vases, must be mounted upon the memorials or memorial foundations. Live plants, flowers, shrubs, trees and decorative rocks around memorials and foundations are not permitted.

Donations for upkeep, mowing and trimming can be mailed to Kewanna Citizens IOOF Cemetery, P.O. Box 233, Kewanna, IN 46939.

For more information, call (574) 817-0045 or (574) 6532777.

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Rochester Mayoral Race —

Denton and Odell respond to city questions

“How will you utilize the city redevelopment commission?”

Trent Odell

We have multiple entities dedicated to economic development. In addition to the redevelopment commission, we have the Rochester Downtown Partnership, FEDCO, chamber of commerce and the tourism board.

RDP focuses on the area north of Ninth Street to Third Street and a block east and west of that. Their objective is to manage this downtown area as it is the center stage and the barometer of the community.

FEDCO’s range of scope is large and reaches countywide. They work in various ways to help bring in new businesses and offer help in funding business makeovers. They also manage tax abatements and incentive packages, secure grants and support workforce development, to name just a few of their responsibilities.

The chamber is the marketing arm of local businesses. They are involved in community events and business coordination and they work closely with our legislators for our business community’s benefit.

The tourism board, funded by the innkeeper’s tax, promotes travel to Fulton County through various means featuring the amenities of

our community. They help insure Fulton County is included in statewide opportunities and initiatives.

The redevelopment commission promotes and implements economic development projects, acting as a catalyst to redevelop blighted and other areas that have shown a lack of growth and development. This is done through techniques including real estate acquisition, site preparation and infrastructure development. Financing resources generally used are tax incremental financing and redevelopment general obligation bonds.

As you can see, these entities have unique responsibilities but similar objectives. The coordination of these is imperative for a better community, using each of their tools to accomplish this. I would try to ensure this communication and shared vision. I would also encourage the redevelopment commission to utilize present properties and/ or vacant buildings first, if at all possible, as we have several areas needing attention before we look to expand our territory.

Ted Denton

The city redevelopment commission is made up of some very strong, experienced business leaders. We have a former mayor of Tipton, two bankers, a construction specialist, a business entrepreneur and agri-

PUBLIC A UCTIONS

McCollough Estate Public Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at 4874 9B Road, Bourbon, located three miles north of Bourbon on SR 331 to 9B Road, then west two miles to auction; or seven miles south of Bremen on Fir Road to stop sign, then east to auction. Off-road parking available south and north of 9B Road. Household, antiques and collectibles, tractors, combines, threepoint backhoe, airplane, equipment, implements and equipment for parts or salvage, trucks, automobiles, trailers, motorcycles, dirt bikes, mowers, lawn and garden, shop and miscellaneous. Two rings at 10 a.m. with household and shop items, then tractors, vehicles, motorbikes to start selling at noon, followed by implements. Inspection day on Friday, April 14. For pictures/information go to ballrealtygroup.com, (574) 342-8299.

Real Estate Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at 4404

E. 800S, Columbia City. Jack and Marie Smith Estate. Eleven acres offered in two tracts includes country home, outbuilding and woods; also tractors,

equipment, household items, antiques. For more information contact auction manager Jim Bayman, (260) 580-5437.

Ron Byrer Equipment Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at 9965 W. 300N, Etna Green. Vintage motorcycles, trailers, bins, fuel tanks, tractors and equipment, livestock equipment, tools, beekeeping, antiques, advertising, vintage bikes and more. For more information go to metzgerauction.com, (260) 982-0238.

Transitional Crop land Auction

6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Claypool Lions Club, just east of SR 15 to Rebecca Street and then north to the property. Crop land bordering residential development with multiple access points, utilities stubbed in place. metzgerauction.com, (260) 982-0238.

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Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, at 815 Rural St., Akron. Eighty acres offered in five tracts with log home, pole barn, pond, recreational and crop land. 14850 N. 700W, Silver Lake. metzgerauction.com, mossyoakproperties.com. Auction Manager Brecken Kennedy, (260) 578-7661.

culture entrepreneur/school board member and the mayor.

This group has been very active and involved in advancing the Nickel Plate Trail project by working directly with the DNR, USI engineering firm and property owner. They were directly involved, along with the mayor, recently in negotiations and purchase of property to move the project forward around wetlands the DNR inadvertently designed the trail through, and, of course, the state will not allow that.

They are actively involved with the Apache Drive, READI grant project south of town. They will soon be involved with the mayor in further discussions with the Collins brothers from Plymouth regarding a similar housing project for Rochester, like the Centennial Crossing project they did in Plymouth and the Riverwalk project they are completing soon in Peru, a combination of market-priced housing consisting of senior villas 55-plus, traditional apartments, garden apart-

ments and single-family homes.

The redevelopment commission has expertise in TIF financing, both regular and residential, as well as grant opportunities available to the city necessary in advancing projects without putting undue tax burden on the citizens.

We also are working with a new Lake Manitou resident who was the

former economic development director of Kokomo and a former economic expert who worked in Governor Mitch Daniel’s office.

We have grown this group into a board that has the expertise, passion and drive to work the plans (we have a white board just for them) to continue to move Rochester forward.

Mole Watch: When to see your doctor for melanoma

Editor’s

Note: Dr. Haque is a general surgeon at Woodlawn Hospital

The weather is getting warmer and soon summer will be here. Have you ever wondered when is it time to go to the doctor for the mole on your skin?

As with any cancer, early detection and identification of melanoma as a form of skin cancer are critically important, leading to earlier treatment and exponential increases in chances of a complete cure. Preventative measures you can take include performing regular skin self-exams and visiting your doctor for a dermatological evaluation.

Melanoma is a disease that arises from cancer cells that initially form the pigment (color) of the skin. Cells of this type mutated and resulted in uncontrolled growth. Melanoma can appear anywhere in the body, including

the scalp, mouth, soles of the feet and even under fingernails.

Self-examination of the skin forms the basis for identifying and monitoring atypical-appearing moles. However, individuals at increased risk will undoubtedly benefit from a visit to the health care provider and having a complete skin assessment in a particular mole of atypical appearance. We use the ABCDE mnemonic to describe moles that might be suspicious and require surveillance or biopsy. ABCDE stands for asymmetry, border, color, diameter and evolution (change).

Performing self-examinations in front of a full-length mirror in a brightly lit room is essential. It is helpful to have a family member check the scalp, back of the neck or other areas that are difficult to visualize.

The following can be used as a guideline for self-examination as recommended by the American Society of Clinical Oncology:

• Examine the front and back of the entire body in a mirror, then the right and left sides, with arms raised.

• Bend the elbows and look carefully at the outer and inner forearms, upper arms (especially the hard-to-see back portion) and hands.

• Look at the legs and feet, front, sides and back, including the soles and the spaces between the toes.

• Part the hair to lift it and examine the back of the neck and scalp with a hand mirror.

• Check the back, genital area and buttocks with a hand mirror.

If you suspect that some regions of skin are changing, take photos of the lesion(s) to look for changes over time.

Cancer-bearing moles can often be very subtle and require investigation by a health care provider. If any of the suspicious features mentioned above are noted, it is important to make an appointment at the clinic. It is highly recommended that at-risk individuals are evaluated by the health care provider at least once a year or as frequently as determined by the risk profile. These individuals include people with fair complexion, blond or red hair, blue eyes, and freckles. Additionally, the risk is higher for people whose skin tends to incur sunburn rather than a tan. Family history plays an important role in melanoma. Approximately 10% of people with melanoma have a family history of the disease.

(Information presented is taken from the American Society of Clinical Oncology guidelines.)

Rochester baseball, girls tennis win invitationals

winning the eight-team tournament.

Young scored on a throwing error in the sixth.

Editor’s

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

Led by most valuable player Luke Hunting, a historic pitching performance from Tanner Reinartz and four other members of the all tournament team; the Rochester baseball team won the inaugural Howard County Invitational Saturday, April 8.

Rochester out-scored three opponents, with a combined score 31-4,

The Zebras started Friday, at Greentown, with a 13-0 win in five innings against Eastern. In the semifinals, Saturday, at Northwestern, they beat Rossville 12-2 in five innings and won the championship game against Peru 6-2.

Senior Ethan Medina starred with three hits, an RBI at the plate and a sliding shoestring catch to rob Paxon Manriquez of two RBIs in the top of the fourth for the championship game win over Peru.

Hunter Campbell went two for two with an RBI and a run scored.

Luke Hunting drove in the first run with a single just inside the right field line in the bottom of the second, adding another RBI in the fourth inning, a ground out that scored Campbell from second base.

Landen Bumford scored on a passed ball in the fifth, and Gavin

Trailing 6-1 into the seventh, Peru scored a run and brought the tying run to the plate, Bryce Hill. Tarick McGlothin struck him out looking on a curve with the bases loaded to end the game.

Aaron Huffman, making his season mound debut, pitched four scoreless innings for the win. He allowed five hits, walked one and struck out five. McGlothin pitched the final two innings for the save. He allowed three hits, one earned run, walked two and struck out five. The teams will meet again May 15 in Rochester. The game will count in the Three Rivers Conference standings.

The Zebras began their day with a rout of Rossville. Freshman Carson Paulik pitched four scoreless innings of relief for the win, and he also had two hits and two RBIs at

the plate. Hunting also had two hits and two RBIs and McGlothin had two hits, two walks and two runs scored. Reinartz and Young each had a hit and an RBI.

Rochester amassed nine hits and also drew nine walks and were hit by four pitches. Rossville also committed four errors.

Paulik replaced Colton Ferverda, who allowed three hits and two runs in the first inning and shut down the Hornets from there, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out five.

Reinartz threw the first Rochester no-hitter in two years and also had two hits and two RBIs at the plate as the Zebras won their quarterfinal game over Eastern on Eastern’s home field on Friday.

“I’m still speechless,” Reinartz said. “It’s never happened before. It’s a crazy experience.”

Freshman third baseman Carson Paulik had three hits and four RBIs and Gavin Young had two hits and an RBI. Tarick McGlothin and Luke Hunting each had a hit and an RBI and Hunter Campbell had a hit and scored twice.

Brayden Zink and Ethan Medina were the only Zebra starters to go hitless, but Zink had a walk and an RBI and Medina walked twice and scored twice.

Reinartz tore through the Eastern lineup with a fastball, a curve and a slider. He struck out 11 of the 16 batters he faced. He said his fastball and his slider were his most efficient pitches. He said his curve was sticking in his fingers, but said the slider was working well.

The Zebras began their season with a 6-2 home loss to Class 3A, No. 5 John Glenn at Bob Copeland Field Tuesday.

Rochester Softball Starts 3-1

Olivia Stankard drove home the winning run with a walk-off infield single in the bottom of the seventh to lift the Carroll (Flora) softball team to a 9-8 win over Rochester at Herk Hoffman Field in Royal Center Saturday.

The loss capped a 3-1 week for the Lady Zs in their first week under first-year coach, Jim Coleman.

Rochester went 1-1 on the day in a three-way doubleheader at Pioneer. They began their day with a 15-1 win in six innings over Pioneer before battling back from a 6-1 deficit to tie Carroll 8-8 with two outs

in the top of the seventh on freshman Aubrey Miller’s RBI single and a throwing error.

Miller had two hits, a walk and two RBIs against Carroll. Kylie Coleman had a walk, an RBI and a run scored. Sydney Haughs had a double and an RBI. Darah Strasser doubled, walked and scored a run.

In the Pioneer game, the Lady Zs led 1-0 in the bottom of the fourth when Miller made a running catch near the right-field line to rob Casey Webb of three RBIs and retire the side.

Rochester then scored seven runs in the fifth and seven more in the sixth, highlighted by Haughs’ tworun homer in the fifth and Coleman’s two-run blast to straight away center in the sixth.

In a 16-4 win in five innings over host Plymouth Thursday, Emma Howdeshell went 5 for 5 with three doubles and two RBIs. Haughs homered, walked four times and had three RBIs for the visiting Lady Zs in a win over Plymouth Thursday. Rochester had 21 hits, 10 of which went for extra bases. They also drew eight walks.

Miller went 4 for 4 with two singles, two doubles and two RBIs. Coleman had three extra base hits — two doubles and a triple — and two RBIs.

In their first game at Fansler Field Tuesday, Rochester blew the doors off Triton, winning 12-0 in five innings.

Emma Howdeshell capped off a seven-run fourth with an insidethe-park three-run homer and younger sister Mia pitched a fourhit shutout.

Lady Z Tennis Starts 4-0

The Rochester girls tennis team started the season 4-0 under firstyear coach Adrian Paulik, including three wins Saturday to win the John Glenn Invitational.

The varsity lineup consists of sophomore Ella McCarter at No. 1 singles, senior Rily Holloway at No. 2 singles, sophomore Rylee Clevenger at No. 3 singles, Olivia Bailey and Audrey Bolinger at No. 1 doubles and Taylor Howard and Elizabeth Weaver at No. 2 doubles.

McCarter moved from No. 2 singles last year. Holloway and Clevenger played doubles on the varsity last year. Bailey, Bolinger, Howard and Weaver are all varsity newcomers.

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