Friends of Fulton

pool and take it away. Call Mike at (574) 831-3426.

Companions papers

Good neighbors: A large group of good reading material, “Companions” papers, available for the asking. Call (574) 773-4289. Seeking

Yarn

Good neighbors: To the Sew Special Network looking for yarn, I have yarn and other sewing supplies I can donate to you, but the email address you listed didn’t work. You can contact me at mancojoe@yahoo.com.

New questions

Zipper replacement — Looking for someone to replace a zipper on a purse. Call (815) 955-4882.

Comfrey plant — Would any good neighbor have a starter of a comfrey plant they would share? Call (574) 862-3909.

Garden tilling — Looking for someone to till garden. Call (574) 835-8095.

Continued from page 1 tree enthusiast, in 1872, and roughly 1 million trees were planted in the state on April 10 of that year, thanks in part to the awarding of prizes to counties and individuals for the most trees planted.

has also earned his Master Gardener certification through the Purdue Extension office.

The Tree Board’s mission is to “promote and direct a program of responsible cooperation between city government, public utilities and individual owners to effectively preserve, protect, plant, prune and positively influence the urban forest of our city.”

While National Arbor Day always falls on the last Friday in April, individual states celebrate on days corresponding to the appropriate season for planting trees. Indiana’s is also April 28; however, Florida’s Arbor Day is on the third Friday in January.

Arbor Day was first proposed in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton, a newspaper editor and

Trees provide a multitude of benefits. According to the US Department of Agriculture, trees properly placed around buildings can reduce air conditioning needs by 30% and can save 20–50% in energy used for heating. Healthy, mature trees also add an average of 10% to a property’s value.

According to the National Wildlife Federation, “There are 60–200 million spaces along our city streets where trees could be planted. This translates to the potential to absorb 33 million more tons of CO2 every year and saving $4 billion in energy costs.”

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BITUARIES Mary M. Melton

Bookkeeper/Homemaker

Mary M. Melton, 93, Rochester, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

She was born Dec. 24, 1929, in Logansport, the daughter of Rocco and Mary T. (Coluccio) Mittica. On Sept. 27, 1950, in Logansport, she married Curtis B. Melton. He preceded her in death on Aug. 26, 1990.

Mrs. Melton had been a bookkeeper for various businesses and a homemaker. She was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning most of her produce for the winter, working in her yard, walking, being with her church family and going on outings with her dear friends.

Survivors include her children, Greg (Dana) Melton, Swayzee, Mark (Julie) Melton, Rochester, and Dan (Shelly) Melton, Rochester; grandchildren, Jeremy (Maranda) Melton, Wabash, Steven (Becca) Melton, North Manchester, Jenna Melton, Rochester, Mitchell (Jessica) Melton, Akron, Justin Melton (Courtney Melton), Macy, Brandon (Maddie Neag), Rochester, Michelle (TaNia) Grove, Wisconsin, Hallie Melton, Nashville, Tenn., and David Baker, Indianapolis; 24 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Barb, Deb, Robynn, Trinity and Becky.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Gregory Lauretti; brothers, Frank Mittica, Dominic Mittica and Nick Mittica; and sisters, Josephine Graybeal and Angeline A. Schroder.

Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 19, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester. Friends may visit from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Rosary will be recited at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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

Timothy Michael Hackett

Timothy Michael Hackett, 76, Argos, died at 5:05 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2023, in his residence.

He was born Nov. 24, 1946.

He married Barb J. Johnson on April 21, 1973, she survives.

He is also survived by daughters, Teri L. (Ed) Barcus Argos, and Kelli L. (Todd) VanDerWeele, Plymouth; Sister, Colleen (Gary) Drumm, Knightstown; nine grandchildren; and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George L. and Jeanette (Jordan) Hackett.

Services were held April 17, 2023, in the Argos United Methodist Church, 570 N. Michigan St., Argos, with Rev. Robert E. Rice Jr. officiating. Interment followed in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Melissa Ann Bingle

Melissa Ann (Small) Bingle, 53, Logansport, died at 5:49 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2023, in Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.

She was born on Jan. 17, 1970.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Bingle, Logansport; children, Justin (Ashley) Small, Rochester, and Cody Bingle, Logansport; her parents, Morris and Linda Small, Logansport; brothers, Dave (Stephanie) Small, Logansport, Morris (Desiree) Small, Jr., Logansport, and Aaron (Amanda) Small, Red Boiling Springs, Tenn.; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by grandparents, Jason (Ruth) Marchal, Glen (Virginia) Fry and Raymond Small.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Shiloh Christian Church at a later date.

Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory was in charge of arrangements.

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

Robert Hutchings

Robert Hutchings, 71, Rochester , died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in his residence.

He was born Sept. 24, 1951.

He is survived by his children, Zacc (Leslie) Hutchings, Plymouth, Heather (Matthew) Reed, South Bend, Crystal Hutchings, Lakewood, Colo., Ben (Emily) Hutchings, Plymouth, and Jessica (Roscoe) Guthrie, Walkerton; 13 grandchildren; and a niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Phyllis Jean (Bata) Hutchings; his sisters, Debra Hepler, Indianapolis, and Kimberley Ringle, South Bend. Services were held Wednesday, April 19, in Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan St., Plymouth.

A private family burial will follow at a later date.

Samuel E. Agee

Samuel E. Agee, 68, Plymouth, died Friday, April 7, 2023 in his home.

He was born on Feb. 14, 1955. He married Karen Hatch on June 20, 1973,; she survives.

He is also survived by his son, David (Hope) Agee, Winamac; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his brother, Kenny (Bev) Agee, Plymouth; his sister, Melinda Agee.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Clara Agee, Lexington, Ky.; his brother, Michael Agee; and a grandson.

The family has chosen cremation and no services are planned at this time.

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

Arissa Diane Hammond

Arissa Diane Hammond, 45, Akron, died at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2023 in Mason Health and Rehabilitation, Warsaw.

She was born on Oct. 16, 1977.

She is survived by her children, Luna Patricia Chandler and fiancé, Gavin Goins, Marion, and Devan Chandler, Warsaw; parents, Duane and Charlotte Hammond, Akron; sister, Vanessa (Kristopher) Schoff, Warsaw; brother, Trevor Hammond, Kalamazoo, Mich.; and expected niece.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Zeno and Patty Schultz; and paternal grandparents, James and Janet Hammond.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in the Akron Church of God, 301 SW. St., Akron, with pastors, Kathy Nelson and Mandy Nellans officiating. Memorial visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

The arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Wee Care Day Care, P.O. Box 66, Akron, IN 46910.

Christine Kay Hammond

Christine

Kay (Schori)

Hammond, 72, Argos, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023, in her residence.

She was born on Oct. 6, 1950. She married Gary L. Hammond on Aug. 28, 1970, who preceded her in death June 2003.

She is survived by her children, Nicole L. Hammond, Argos, and Joshua (Megan) Hammond, Argos; brothers, Kenneth (Sandy) Schori, Argos, Kurt (Brenda) Schori, Granger, Phillippe (Alice) Jones, Garrett, and Kyle (Jil) Schori, Mishawaka; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Leota (Ellsworth) Schori.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 19, in the Church of Jesus Christ, 15676 Michigan Rd., Argos, with Rev. James Snyder, officiating. Interment followed in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Christine K. Hammond Memorial Fund, 208 N. Michigan St., Argos, IN 46501.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Sally Lewis

Sally Swanson Lewis, 96, Bass Lake, died Friday, April 14, 2023, in her resident.

She was born on Oct. 19, 1926. On Dec. 27, 1953, she married Leland C. “Bud” Lewis, who preceded her in death Aug. 26, 1993.

She is survived by two daughters, Deborah J. Lorenz, Bass Lake; and Jennifer L. (Michael) Prorwicz, Chesterton; and four grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Marian (Schonts) Swanson; daughter, Susanne G. Lewis; son, Leland L. Lewis; brother, Mathew Swanson; sister Nancy Swanson; and aunt, Gertrude Moore.

Private graveside service and burial will be held in Bass Lake Cemetery, Bass Lake. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Online Tributes may be sent to www. frainmortuary.com.

BAbigail I. Imhoff

Elvin and Dorcas Imhoff, Rochester, are the parents of a daughter, Abigail, born at 12:27 a.m. April 14. She weighed 8 pounds.

Wren Louise Tidwell

Caitlyn Ottow and Isaiah Tidwell, Winamac, are the parents of a daughter, Wren Louise, born at 8:44 a.m. April 14 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Rebel Allan Kirkland

Emily Kamp and Robert Kirkland, Rochester, are the parents of a son, Rebel Allan, born at 4:07 a.m. April 14 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 7 pounds, 1.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Maternal grandparents, Randy and Ann Kamp, Goshen; paternal grandparent, Leslie Kirkland, Plymouth.

Rebel joins, Hunter Kamp, 14, and Finley Kirkland, age 5.

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts: Montgomery — Alonnia Montgomery, Rochester, and Colton Hill, Rochester. With children.

Holloway — Lacey Jade Holloway, Rochester, and Calvin Wayne Holloway, Logansport. With children. Rudd — Shane A. Rudd, Rochester, and Ja’Nay E. Rudd, Rochester. No minor children.

Court News Circuit Court

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

Complaints

Discover Bank v. Alan Rensberger, Akron, $7,112.24.

Superior Court

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

Synchrony Bank v. Lori Swafford, Rochester, $4,359.76.

Mariner Finance LLC v. Kevin Swihart, Akron, $3,646.77.

Amur Equipment Finance Inc. v. Trinity Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Triune Home Health Partners, Valparaiso, $37,251.81.

DNF Associates LLC v. Andrew Smith, Rochester, $856.98.

Discover Bank v. Anna Cybulski, Culver, $2,061.40.

Small Claims

SAC Finance, Inc. v. Clay T. and Spring E. Somsel, Logansport, $6,213.16; Amika J. Bolen, Warsaw, $8,991.53, plus court costs.

Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Michael Brumit, Niles, Mich., $160.50; Grace Knaack, Farwell, Mich., $150.50; Maya Glass, Osceola, $192.50; Kathleen E. Mrskos, Hebron, $150.50; Kiley C. Craig, Granger, $171; Lauren E. Cohen, Mishawaka, $171; Daniel T Lupien, Scottsdale, Ariz., $171; Sherika T. Jones, Indianapolis, $150.50; Prerana S. Tavade, Elkhart, $171; Carter E. Horvath, Granger, $150.50; Brandyn O. Davidson, Elkhart, $171; Steven D. Hassenplug, Remington, $150.50; Kiaha E. Nichols, Mishawaka, $171; Joannah D. Devos, Valparaiso, $192.50; Joshua L. Eads, Logansport, $192.50; Crew C. Scott, Logansport, $171.

Operating with Expired Plates — Albert J. Stewart, Amboy, $160; Bailey W. Small, Rochester, $160; Lisa M. Andrews, Rochester, $160; Melissa P. Johnson, Winamac, $160; Jarett D. Burnett, St. Joseph, Ill., $160.

Operating with Expired Plates and Speeding — Acianeth I. Mora, Elkhart, $196.

Driving while suspended — Tyler A. Whitworth, Rochester, $160.50.

No Valid Driver’s License — Taylynn A. Taylor II, Cincinnati, Ohio, $160.50.

Obstruction of view or interference with control of vehicle — Cody J. Hensley, Rochester, $160.50.

Rochester Mayoral Race — Denton and Odell respond to city questions

“If you received a $1 million grant to use for the city any way you wanted, how would you spend it?”

Ted Denton

“I would hold it back in an account to be able to use for what I believe is going to be the most serious issue facing this community in years: The possible loss of our ambulance service.”

Trent Odell

“There are numerous areas that would be ‘fun’ ways to spend it. We could do projects that would appeal to many that could tap into the private citizens’ creativity. We could use it as stimulus or incentive for new business. We could use it as low interest loans to homeowners or apartment owners to upgrade needed repairs, which in turn could pro- vide more housing.

“However, my heart is still with the homeless situation. I want to provide them with what may be the boost they need to overcome their circumstances. Food and shelter are life’s necessities and I believe God has a purpose for every life. Sometimes life’s road gets very foggy and hard to navigate, so I want to oversee a collective effort from multiple organizations and churches to help those individuals find their way. I’ve met with a few of them and I believe wholeheartedly that they have the desire to be heard, to contribute any way they can to our community, and to one day help others get past a challenging season of life. We, as a community, need to help them engage in any way that we can.”