Shopping Guide News of Fulton County - April 19, 2023

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Friends of Fulton County Parks celebrate

Starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 29, The Friends of Fulton County Parks will be distributing 400 trees for free to Fulton County residents at Prairie Edge Nature Park on CR 150N near US 31. The event follows National Arbor Day Friday, April 28.

“We meet out at Prairie Edge Park and hand out trees until we’re all out,” said Eric Schlarf, president of Friends of Fulton County Parks. The event is first come, first serve, and residents receive up to three trees each.

This year’s choices include black cherry, Norway spruce, red oak, sycamore and tulip. They are ordered through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. “We try to get trees that best support wildlife.”

Schlarf and others will also

be on hand to provide care instructions and answer questions.

In fact, Schlarf, a past member of the Rochester City Tree Board, is an Indiana Tree Steward, having completed the program provided by the DNR. Participants who complete the course are asked to donate 15 hours of volunteer service to their community or state urban forestry programs. The hours can

include tree planting, maintenance and care, advocacy for the urban forest, presentations on tree planting, care, or engaging and involving citizens in urban forestry.

“I’ve always been interested in trees,” said Schlarf, a retired REMC lineman. He

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NOW Y OUR N EIGHBOR

Yoga instructor brings holistic health to Rochester community

“I grew up in Rochester and my family members live there,” stated Lindsay Barts, Winamac. “I love the town. I’ve started a movement to bring holistic healing to the community through our Roots Yoga and Dance studio in Rochester. We have nine certified yoga instructors. Ashley Taylor is our dance instructor. She teaches jazz, ballet and tap.”

Barts was an athlete and she loved working out. “I had some physical injuries that put me on the sidelines. I also developed digestive issues and my weight was dropping. Some of the stress I was suffering in that period of my life was also hindering me.”

It was through yoga that Barts began to understand the mind-body connection. “I had some childhood trauma I hadn’t dealt with and

with the present stress I was suffering, my body was simply breaking down. I have since learned that there’s a part of our brain that responds to intentional movement. Yoga helps our brain process trauma and stress as we move and learn to relax. It also helps us process information.”

After participating in yoga, she regained her health. “Five years later I was at a healthy weight. This minimized the need for medical intervention in my recovery. I believe it was due to yoga, healthy food, exercise and nature. When I had those four areas in line, I was nursed back to health.”

When Barts lost her job in 2019, her stepfather Jim Ewen suggested she get her certified yoga credentials and open a studio in Rochester. “He paid for my yoga training that I took in Columbus, Ohio. After teaching yoga a few months

there, I moved to Rochester during the pandemic.”

Barts started teaching yoga in her back yard. “In the summer of 2020, Julie Shambarger and I were both hosting yoga classes in our back yards. In 2021 we offered Yoga in the Park every Saturday morning and in 2022 added Yoga on the Deck at the Lilly Pond Boutique.”

By this time, Barts had created a lot of momentum. “The Times Theater offered me a space for a studio. We had volunteer labor renovating it and some business donations. I’ve been up and running since October 2022.”

In the past, Barts was a classroom teacher. She taught children in kindergarten, second grade, middle school and high school. She also coached in Rochester. “I’ve always been interested in literacy. And, of course, I’m also interested in mental health. I’ve combined the two to form my nonprofit organization The Ladybug Foundation.”

She is now in the negotiation process to start an Imagination Library in Fulton County. “Dolly Parton started the Imagination Library movement. It’s structured to deliver books to impoverished kids ages 0 to 5 in both rural and urban settings.”

Barts continued, “America is one of the richest, most influential countries in the world, but it’s also

one of the countries with the most unhealthy minds and bodies. We have one of the highest illiteracy rates (64% at the fourth-grade level), with suicide being the number two cause of death for teenagers. Through yoga, education

and community focus, The Ladybug Foundation is centered on helping reverse these unfortunate statistics starting in Fulton County.”

Bart’s hobbies include running, biking, swimming, playing piano, writing poetry and reading. She also loves riding her horse, Eli.

Affordable hearing aids come to Logansport

The Affordable Hearing Store of Rochester, inc., based in Rochester, has announced plans to open an Affordable Hearing office at 300 E. Broadway, Suite 104, in Logansport. This will be their third location in Indiana for the chain that sells top brands of hearing aids at half the typical price, saving their customers an average of $2,506 per pair.

Licensed Hearing Aid Dealer and owner Chuck Smith of Kewanna said his decision to open a store in Logansport was easy: “Too many people who would benefit from hearing aids can’t afford them, and even the people who can deserve a better deal.” Smith explained, “It’s not the price of the hearing aids that make them expensive, it’s the mark-up and overhead.”

Affordable Hearing has developed a low overhead business model that allows them to lower the price and make it up in volume. “80% of the people who need hearing aids don’t have them and the number one reason is the price” said Smith. Five levels of products and their prices are displayed in their stores and on their website, myaffordablehearing.com, ranging from the most basic to the most advanced. All the hearing aids are digital, programmable and available in a wide variety of styles from tiny, nearly invisible, in the ear to the high power behind the ear models.

Renovations should be completed for an early May opening. For questions on pricing and to schedule a free hearing test, call (574) 7014327.

Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors is a column in which readers share friendly advice. To ask or answer questions, write ‘the PAPER’, Good Neighbors, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542; fax 800-886-3796; or e-mail abias@the-papers.com. Please no phone calls.

Editor’s Note: The Good Neighbors column is for people looking for hard-to-find or old items or for people seeking advice, not for items you can find in a local store or sell through the help of a classified ad.

This column will now run every other week. —o—

Birds flying into window

Good neighbors: In response to birds flying into a window, I had the same problem and I taped pictures of people on the glass until the bird couldn’t pick at it anymore. It seems to work or they forgot about it. Good luck! — A reader

Free magazines

Good neighbors: “Reminisce,” “Country,” “Farm & Ranch,” “Guideposts” and “Countryside”; take one box or all. Call (574) 773-4555.

Swimming pool

Good neighbors: I have a swimming pool for a small deposit (will return deposit when pool is picked up.) Pool is 4-5 years old, 5 feet deep and includes motor, ladder, sand filter, hoses, winter cover, solar cover and skimmer basket. You take down

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.

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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.”

Pete and Freddy’s Pages Aplenty opens new location

Pete and Freddy’s Pages Aplenty has officially moved. A ribbon cutting, hosted by the Mentone Chamber of Commerce, was held Saturday morning, April 15, the first day of business at the new location.

The bookstore didn’t move far, just from 109 E. Main St., Mentone, to 107 E. Main St.

Madelyne Anweiler, also known as “Pete,” moved the store after her sister, Elyza, retired at the end of 2022.

The new store, operated solely by Anweiler, now has 900 square feet of space to display gently used and new books. Three rooms are filled with selections for all ages and genres. There’s adult, teen and children fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, horror, westerns, Christian living, large print, graphic novels, biographies, history, reference books and a small selection of Indiana history.

Fulton Chamber of Commerce receives Partnership Matters Award

The North Central Indiana Area Health Education Center recognized the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce with the NCI-AHEC 2023 Partnership Matters Award at the Indiana AHEC Network 2023 Conference in Indianapolis. NCI-AHEC has been based at 822 Main St. in Rochester with other non-profit organizations, including the Chamber, since its inception in 2010.

“Every year we rely on our partners to be successful in our mission,” says Janiece Stover, NCI-AHEC executive director. “This year, when we think about what provided us the opportunity to create and achieve successful programs, it had little to do with the programs themselves and

everything to do with the support that we were receiving that encouraged us to keep going.” Chamber staff have provided encouragement and support as well as connections and resources to aide in the successful execution of projects and events.

“We are honored to receive recognition for our efforts,” acknowledged Chamber Executive Director Jillian Smith. “This was certainly unexpected. Our goal every day is to support area partners and ensure organizations have the tools they need to succeed. We are fortunate that NCI-AHEC has found its home in Fulton County and that they continue to focus on the future workforce of health care in rural communities.”

Looking for a special book? There are “a little over 50,000 books” that can be found in three rooms of the new store and every book is cataloged. “I keep a good memory of what I have,” Anweiler added. While she orders gently used and new books, she also accepts donations from those wanting to downsize their personal library.

Pete and Freddy’s Pages Aplenty offers an opportunity where customers can sign up and order audio books through the local store or buy new books from bookshop.org. If you sign up through either of these options you help shop local. Pete and Freddy’s Pages gets a percentage of sales made through either site. Information on how to help support Pete and Freddy’s is available at the store. “It’s a way to help small businesses,” Anweiler stated. But you won’t find just books at the store.

You can find jewelry and notebooks created by local artists and a

gallery featuring artwork by local artist for sales. There are also specialty tote bags to load up with your reading delights. But that is not all.

You can find cards, puzzles, toys, stickers, pens, candles and special Mentone magnets, pins, earrings and more.

Anweiler has made the store unique. Decorated in bright colors with a chandelier, the exterior was painted to look like a bookstore you may find in London. Painted a bright blue with some gold accents, the store stands out on Main Street.

Just to the left of the entry, painted on the stone front is a fitting quotable quote from Shel Silverstein. “If you are a dreamer come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a hopeer, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer ... If you’re a pretender, come sit by my fire, for we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in!”

Look for more quotes to possibly appear on the walls around the store in the future.

You might also want to take a peek at the restroom. Not only is it uniquely decorated, but you’ll find pennies sealed onto the floor. And guess what, if you can guess the

number of pennies, you could win store credit.

Another uniqueness is the store’s name. It’s not operated or owned by men. Anweiler stated the store’s name is actually the nicknames for herself and her sister. “We love nicknames. It keeps people guessing,” she stated.

While she operates the store herself, she gets a lot of help from “amazing strong women,” who are friends and book club members.

That’s right. Pete and Freddy’s Pages Aplenty has a weekly book club that meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month. Anweiler will choose four titles and post them on the store’s social media sites — Facebook, Instagram, TicTock — for club members to choose. Once the title has been chosen, the books are made available for further discussion.

She has a tagline she likes to use for the store: “Woman owned. Love powered. Community driven. Book inspired.”

Pete and Freddy’s Pages is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 1-6 p.m. Wednesday; and 10 a.m. To 4 p.m. Saturday. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.

Updates & happenings in and around the area

a.m. and

“Grease” at 7 p.m. —o— Preschool story hour ages three to five, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. every

REDBUD TRAIL RENDEZVOUS

APRIL 29-30, 2023 10-5 SAT., 10-4 SUN.

Admission: $3.00 adult 12 & older

PROCEEDS HELP TO OPERATE THE MUSEUM LOCATED ON FULTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY GROUNDS ON U.S. 31, 4 MILES NORTH OF ROCHESTER, IND. www.fultoncountyhistory.org 574-223-4436

FOODS COOKED OVER WOOD FIRES, PROGRAMS, BLANKET TRADERS & MERCHANTS, TRADITIONAL CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS, CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT Festival will go on rain or shine - TO BE HELD IN LIVING HISTORY VILLAGE SOUTH OF THE ROUND BARN

No dogs or animals allowed except to assist handicapped or pre-approved program animals.

Produced in cooperation with the Fulton County Tourism Commission.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION!

Wednesday, in the Akron Carnegie Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St., Akron. Expect stories, songs, crafts and more.

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Chosen Road in concert, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in The Church of Jesus Christ, 15676 Michigan Road, Argos. Bluegrass and Gospel music will be presented, free for all who attend.

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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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Back to the past “Our Kewanna,” 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, in the Kewanna-Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. Local historian, Bob Clyde, will continue mapping the town of Kewanna. Coffee & Tea time will be held at 10:30 a.m.

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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, CR 150N, Rochester.

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Free Quilt workshop, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in the Fulton County Public Library, Rochester. Learn how to make a small quilt, which will then be donated to the Fulton County Animal Center for their cats. All materials and tools are provided.

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Rochester Cub Scout Pack 3219, are selling Dutch Mill Bulbs quality flower bulbs from Holland, until May 3. To order online visit dutchmillbulbs.com/cubscoutpack-3219-rochester-in or call (574) 835-4883 or (574) 835-6955.

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Spring plant sale, 3-5 p.m. Friday, April 28; Tuesday, May 2; Thursday, May 4; Monday, May 8; and Wednesday, May 10, in the Rochester high school greenhouse. Also open 8 a.m. to noon Saturday,

May 6, and May 13. Expect to find impatiens, geraniums, marigolds, petunias, variety flower hanging baskets and planters, tomatoes and peppers.

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Solid Rock Church, 913 Main St., Rochester, is collecting donations for Hickory Creek nursing home, Rochester, for the residents. For more information call(574) 224-7654.

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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 offers free meals. Open to the public, 5:30-7 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, is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.

Tips for gardening without the pain

Editor’s Note: Jennifer Lauro is an occupational therapist at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

April is National Occupational Therapy Month! Occupational therapists are medical professionals that focus on helping individuals participate in daily activities and tasks. We promote health and well-being through occupation or purposeful activity, activity modification, education and exercise.

Gardening is a great way to spend time outdoors and get exercise, but it can be hard on your body if you’re not careful. Here are some tips for practicing good body mechanics and preventing pain and injury while gardening:

1. Warm up before you start: Just like with any physical activity, it’s essential to warm up your muscles before gardening. Take a short walk or gentle stretches to get your body ready.

2. Use proper tools: Make sure you’re using tools that are the right size for you and in good condition. Using tools that are too heavy or too long can cause strain on your muscles and joints.

3. Use a cushion or pad: If you’re kneeling or sitting on the ground, use a cushion or pad to protect your knees and back.

4. Keep your back straight: When

bending over to plant or weed, ensure you’re bending at your hips and keeping your back straight. Avoid hunching over, which can strain your back muscles.

5. Lift with your legs: If you need

to lift something heavy, like a bag of soil, squat down and use your legs instead of bending over and using your back.

6. Take breaks: Gardening can be hard work, so stretch and rest every 20-30 minutes.

7. Stay hydrated: Ensure you’re drinking plenty of water while gardening to prevent dehydration, which can cause muscle cramps and fatigue.

8. Listen to your body: If you start to feel pain or discomfort, stop what you’re doing and take a break. Don’t push through the pain, as this can lead to injury.

By following these tips, you can enjoy gardening while caring for your body and preventing pain and injury. If you have any health concerns affecting your ability to participate in your daily activities, please contact the Rehab Department at Woodlawn Hospital at (574) 224-1160.

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Gospel Concert With Redeemed Quartet

Riverview Community Church will host a gospel concert with Redeemed Quartet, at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 23. The church is located at 3780 IN 110, Tippecanoe.

Based in the Midwest, Redeemed Quartet has carried their music locally, nationally and in-

ternationally.

Raised on traditional gospel music and biblical values, four best friends (two sets of brothers) began their work in southern Indiana as teenagers. Nate Duncan sings tenor for the quartet, Caleb Koble sings lead/baritone and

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Housing as an economic tool

Housing can be a vicious circle for communities.

Existing homeowners only sometimes want to see new development; investors benefit when the supply is limited, and rising mortgage payments increase costs. But when the local workforce cannot find affordable housing, the entire community suffers.

sites, regions, and counties and cities within those regions, they compete with one another, offering incentives (free land or tax breaks) to attract businesses and bring in a sustainable workforce. Communities with existing housing are ahead of the curve, giving them an advantage over communities that don’t.

helps with some of the quartet’s online communications, Ben Duncan handles the business side in addition to the baritone and lead vocals and Josh Koble sings bass for the quartet and helps with CD shipments.

Since 2014, their mission has been to be a light in the darkness with four-part harmony and lifechanging lyrics. After posting a simple video of their classic “Just A Little Talk With Jesus,” the quartet found a quickly growing number of online listeners and fans.

They have traveled extensively for several years, reaching as far west as a remote Alaskan village on the Bering Sea and north into Canada. The majority of their bookings were located in the midsoutheast of the United States.

Presently, the group travels locally on a leisurely schedule and has video and studio productions. The event is open to the public, with no charge for admission.

Forward-thinking cities and counties understand that affordable housing is one of the most critical economic development tools.

Housing needs to be disbursed across the entire income spectrum. In this way, the local economy remains sustainable and vibrant. And affordable housing only sometimes means HUD housing.

Affordable housing means comfortable, clean housing at a price the renter or purchaser can afford within their budget.

Experts agree that affordable housing means the purchase or rental cost does not exceed 30% of a person’s budget. This figure includes renter’s insurance or the initial security deposit. So when you hear “affordable housing” projects being discussed, do not conclude HUD is automatically involved.

Available housing is another incentive companies consider when relocating or expanding. When companies look at new

A lack of affordable housing impacts a community in several ways. Increasing housing costs, lack of new construction and stagnant or slow-growing wages have led to workers being forced to commute long distances or doubling and tripling up in shared housing to reduce costs. Lower-wage workers will feel the impact of higher rents and prices before higher-wage workers, who have more choices.

When lower-wage workers are forced to look for housing in other locations, it creates longer commutes and increased traffic congestion. Wages earned in the local community are now being spent in an outside community; i.e., locally earned wages are being spent elsewhere. That is leakage. Additionally, local businesses will need help finding workers because of the housing shortage.

Even if workers remain in the community, the implications of housing shortages can be seen. If rents or mortgages are higher, there is less money to spend on goods and services. This results in the local economy needing help to support a diverse retail, recreation and food economy.

Cities and regions can leverage a much more straightforward economic development program by providing workers across the economic spectrum with places they can afford to live. Supporting affordable housing is good for communities and businesses.

How can local governments help? While many of the causes of a housing crisis are outside the control of local governments — rising interest rates, high construction and material shortages and costs — effective strategies exist to solve the problem. By looking down the road now and preparing for what is coming, communities can prepare the infrastructure today for the housing of tomorrow. More on this another time.

So, the next time you hear the words “affordable housing,” instead of thinking Section 8 or HUD, think “workforce housing” instead. Because that is what it really is.

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Rochester High School announces third quarter honor roll

Rochester Community High School announced its honor roll for the third quarter of the 2022-23 school year.

All “A” Honor Roll

12th Grade — Delaney Lee Barkman, Danielle Marie Borg, McKendyll Dee Bradley, Kaeven Garrett-Allen Brown, Kylie Jo Coleman, Savanah Morgan Eccles, Jacob Matthew Freeman, Emma Laraine Howdeshell, Luke McCormick Hunting, RJ Stephen Keranko and Gabriel Allen Kerr.

Also, Alexandra Fayth Kouskousakis, Kennedy Jane Leap, Paul Lamar Leasure, Tarick Allen McGlothin, Macie Lanae Nelson, Molly Jane Vance-Gruss, William Evan VanHeyningen, Kallie Jane Watson, Zeta Jane Whitmer, Amy Marie Williams and Brayden Ryan Zink.

11th Grade — Ekaterina Andrianova, Avery Michelle Brouyette, Hailey Mae Coleman, Keyton Mychal Doran, Dillon Jerome Fishback, Chloe Evelyn Nichols, Mikalah Diane Osborn, Tanner Steven Reese, Leah Taylor Rensberger, Noah Douglas Riffle, Jacob Scott Seuferer, Lane Samuel Shank, Kaedra Nicole Shook, Wesley Blayne Steininger, Lilly Jean Watson and Rosswel Branigan Zeiger.

10th Grade — Audrey Grace Bolinger, Nathan Bovier, Rylee Jean Clevenger, Simona Faoro, Mia Alee Howdeshell, Reece Edward Johnson, Jasmeen Kaur, Maddox Lane Lahrman, Lillee Boyd Lett, Ashly Lynne McCall, Sophia Jane McCall, Ella Lee McCarter, Onyango Tindi Rabuor, Davis Maxwell Renie, Una Stojanovic, Ava Dale Thomas and Briana Nicole Whiteman.

Ninth Grade — Aracely Elizabeth Aguilar, Grant Stephen Bailey, Olivia Marie Bailey, Allyson Renee Calloway, David Grant Clark, Brayden Alan Gamble, Lincoln Elijah Holder, Brylie Anne Kiggins, Gavin Michael Mollencupp, Charlotte Perry and Carlos Adriano Plascencia.

Eighth Grade — Sydney Rae Bauman, Evan Gregory Coffing, Joel Alexander Criollo, Kylie Rae Haselby, Anne Horban, Brailyn Nicole Hunter, Willow Deann Kamplain, Sophia Grace Kouskousakis, Tanner William Krom, Julissa Lopez, KayLea Jade McCarty and Vivian Grace Miller.

Also, Emma Lynnae Murphy, Clarisa Ortega, Melissa Ortega, Kelsey Mae Pearson, Alexander Cage Porterfield, Adam Joseph Edward Reinhold, Bria Noelle Rensberger, Kale Andrew Shotts, Abriella Marie St. Martin, Audrey Lee Widman and Aubrey Kay Wilson.

“A/B” Honor Roll

12th Grade — Brock Phillip Bowers, Aubrielle Christine Bradley, Lola Mae Brady, Ella Noel Brooks, Alexander Stuart Brown,

Gabrielle Nicole Broyles, Hunter William Campbell, Alayna Faye Carpenter, Taylor Nicole Caudill, Lukas Allen Clark, Kylee Klarann Freant and Elly Lynn Fuller.

Also, Greyson Samuel Gard, Jadyn Caroline Geller, Karolina Gabriela Gomez, Sydney Renee Haughs, Madison Kay Heinzmann, Melody Elizabeth Hisey, Ethan James Holloway, Rily Renae Holloway, Olivia Grace Isbell and Kyler Allen Lowe.

Also, Mordicai Michael McVay, Peyton James Miller, Araceli Maria Ochoa, Nikolas Alexander Prathaftakis, Maverick Dean Pyle, Isabella Grace Riffle, Samuel Christopher Rohr, Zoe Emma Seward, Mitchell Thomas Shafer and Hunter Dane Shriver.

Also, Mandeep Singh, Aidan Matthew Smith, Jayla Marie Spencer, Andrew Keith Strasser, Aaron Andrew Keith Swango, Eli Bryant Glen Swango, Kaiden Wayne Towell, Haley Rose Trotier, Elizabeth Ellen Weaver.

11th Grade — Ethan Allen

Amezquita, Brady Scott Beck, Robert James Bozzo, Jacob Robert Brubaker, Alex William Deming, Kaylee Nicole DeSonia, Isabel Grace Dunwoody, Colton Ferverda, Sophia Nicole Freeman, RaeLyn Grace Gibbs, Kasey Morgan Gray and Adrienne Elyzabeth Halterman.

Also, Noah Samuel Hamilton, Sierra Breeze Hartman, Grace Lily Hiroms, Taylor Marie Howard, MaKenna Rae Jackson, Cade Xander Johnson, Joseph Paul Jones, Gracie Mae Kidder, George Braden Krom, Paige Nichole Luhnow, Lucas William Malchow, Noah Russell Manser and Mozzelle Marie McVay.

Also, Bralynn Michelle Miller, Payton Sayers Moore, Kaili Alba Navara, Enrique Lexandar Navarro, Brooke Lynn Nelson, James Perry, Keegen James Glen Reinhold, Cadin Patrick Roe, Gurlal Singh, Mason Hunter Spiegel, Jaciana Gabrielle Swope, Anastasia Sky Velez, Parker Ethan Wallace, Caleb Mark Wilson, Gavin Brady Young.

10th Grade — Bryce Douglas Baugher, Mariyah Ann-Nicole Bradley, Dakota Joe Burden, Hailie Marie Charles, MadiLynn Lee Coble, Evan Nathaniel Damer, Brooke Lynn Davis, Seth Bradley Flenar, Baylee Lyn Freant and Aiden James Harrington.

Also, Braden Christian Harrington, Guidry Chad Hisey, Hunter Robert Honkomp, Angel Lee Jewell, Cydnie Olivia Lamb, Wesley Dean Lawson, Legacy Layne Lockhart, Alexandria Danielle Lucker, Carter Richard Migonis, Leah Fay Miller, Lenora Moon Miller and Skyla Ann Mitchell.

Also, Silvia May Montelongo, Brady William Morgan, Alexsis LeighAnne Nelson, Adrian Isac Ochoa, Owen Layton Walker Prater, Lucy Elliot Rangel, Tyler Gene

Reese, Tanner Joseph Reinartz, MaKenzie Dawn Roe and Adalynn Kay Samuels.

Also, Emily Ann Siebert, Selena Christine Stahl, Darah Lea Strasser, Kylah Leigh Towell, Xavier Meiser Vance, Emily Marie Vigar, Audrey Kennedy Wagner, Trevor Stewart Walley and Daniel Ryan Yocum.

Ninth Grade — Spencer James Backus, Madison Lynn Black, Alyssa Ann Brown, Parker Allen Clinton Brown, Brooklyn Jae Chandler, Mason Dean Conrad, Addison Marie Coria, Matthew Dylan Crossland, Conner Joseph Dunfee, Harrison Lane Dunwoody and Callen Lee Ferverda.

Also, Clarence Malachi McCloud Garrett, Nevaeh Elizabeth Goodman, Seanna Lee Gudas, Ellen Mae Hake, Brooklyn Marie Halterman, Mylee Kathline Heinzmann, Mason

Elijah Hisey, Jaden Marie Horn, Layne Jordan Horn, Isabella Grace Howdeshell and Hunter Lee Kamp.

Also, Simranpreet Kaur, Jonas Gray Kiser, Elijah James Kroledge, Carter Ryan Merideth, Aubrey Linn Miller, Andres Yurel Molina, Ashton Michael Musselman, Mark Alan Neubeck, Carson Jeffrey Paulik and Raiden Cody Andrew Putman

Also, Jack Carvey Reffett, Olivia Joesphine Rude, Hayden Christopher Shuck, Jesse Edward Smith, Kurtis Eugene Smith, Carsin Tailar Tribbey, Ashlynn Nikole Luray Weyant, Chloe Layla-Isabella Wheadon and Violet Rose Whitmer.

Eighth Grade — Elizabeth Eden Adams, Abbigail Marie Artist, Ethan Douglas Bailey, Emah Elizabeth Bradley, Parker Michael Casper, Lily Marie Chipps, Lakodah Nance Clevenger, Brady Lane

Coleman, Hailey Ann Crissinger and Kyra Mae Doran.

Jadyn Michelle Field, Jackson Dale Frounfelter, Logan Matthew Fuller, Camdyn Daryl Furnivall, Zane Lee Galbraith, Tanner Scott Hamilton, Alexis Lee Haughs, Isaac Daniel Heishman, Grant Steven Holloway, Logyn Kay Honkomp and Izabella Rae Hook.

Also, Emily Rose Irwin, Leandro Javier, Makenna Renee McKee, Gabriella Loo Medina, Andre Lee Meiser, Laynie Marie Migonis, Taylor Paige Navara, Addison Taylor Nelson, Reed Alton Perry, Natalia Kae Pittman and Jenna Michele Seuferer.

Also, Braylon Levi Smith, Addison Averie Sutton, Audrey Nicole Tobin, Cailab Martin Tyler, Riley Jade Vessels, Landon Thomas Weaver, Chloe Carter Winn and Maximus Wrigley Cy Young.

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LMPN Rochester Health Center closing May 5, 2023

Logansport Memorial Hospital will be closing the Rochester Health Center in early May, following an evaluation of the hospital's current operating environment and the healthcare landscape in Fulton County.

We are committed to ensuring the continuity of care for patients by helping them connect with other available primary care providers at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

We have enjoyed the opportunity to serve and connect with patients in the Rochester and Fulton County community.

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT CONTINUING YOUR CARE: Please call the clinic at (574) 223-4141.

Rochester Spring Update: Zebras beat Comets for third straight win

Editor’s Note: Val Tsoutsouris is sports editor for Rochester Telephone Co. and writes the Val T Sports blog at rtc4sports.com.

Baseball: Rochester 10, Caston 2

Freshman Carson Paulik had three hits, two RBIs and three runs scored, and Brayden Zink delivered the go-ahead two-out RBI single in the bottom of the fourth to lift the Rochester baseball team to a 10-2 win over visiting Caston at Bob Copeland Field Saturday.

Ethan Medina added three RBIs for Rochester, who won their third straight game to improve to 6-2.

Zink’s hit, which came off Caston starter Noah Herd, put the Zebras on top 2-1, and they added four runs in the fifth and four runs in the sixth.

Paulik had a two-run single, and Ethan Medina’s hot grounder down the right field line stayed just fair for a two-run double to make it 6-1.

Gavin Young had a two-run double in the sixth, and Tanner Reinartz and Medina had RBI singles.

Reinartz allowed one run over the first five innings for the win. Hunter Campbell struck out five of the eight batters he faced over

the final two innings to close it out. Campbell allowed one hit and one unearned run.

Reinartz and Campbell combined for 14 strikeouts.

Boys Golf: Rochester Placed 12th At Don Dicken Classic

The Rochester boys golf team shot a 368 and finished 12th out of 15 teams at the Don Dicken Classic at Stonehenge Golf Club in Winona Lake Saturday.

Noah Riffle led Rochester with a 79, J.R. McLochlin had a 93, Drew Strasser had a 97, Wes Meadows had a 99, and Enrique Navarro had a 115.

Westfield won with a 282.

Track:

Oak Hill Relays Canceled

The Oak Hill Relays track meet scheduled for Saturday was canceled. Rochester was among those teams scheduled to compete. No reason was given for the cancellation.

Softball:

Rochester 19, Culver 3 (5 innings)

Culver sports fans have likely seen enough of Rochester senior Emma Howdeshell for the year.

She had a game-high 16 points in the Lady Zs’ 35-23 win over Culver in basketball Nov. 30.

On Friday at Cavalier Field, she showed off her hitting acumen in softball against Culver, going 3

for 3 with a double, a triple and a homer and three RBIs as the Lady Zs cruised to a 19-3 win in five innings.

Howdeshell was also hit by a pitch twice and scored five runs. She is now batting .792 on the season – 19 hits in 24 at-bats – and sports a 2.578 OPS.

Kylie Coleman added two hits and four RBIs for the Lady Zs, who bounced back from a 13-3 loss in six innings to Logansport Wednesday. Maddi Heinzmann had a tworun single in the first inning. Baseball: Rochester 20, Culver Academy 9 (6 innings)

The Rochester baseball team delivered a Friday the 14th nightmare to host Culver Academy at George T. Wilkins Baseball Field Friday.

The Zebras scored 13 runs in the sixth and went on to beat the Eagles 20-9 in six innings.

Rochester improved to 5-2. Culver Academy fell to 1-2.

Rochester built a 6-0 lead in the second inning but trailed 8-7 after five innings.

Luke Hunting drove in the go-ahead run when he reached on an error, and Rochester also received seven of their 16 walks in the sixth. In addition to the 16 walks, Culver Academy pitchers also hit three batters and threw

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four wild pitches.

Six different Eagles pitched, and all of them walked at least one.

In contrast, Rochester pitchers Aaron Huffman and Carson Paulik walked none.

And on top of that, Rochester also stole six bases.

Jake Seuferer had three of Rochester’s 10 hits, including an infield single in the sixth. Tarick McGlothin singled and tripled, and Tanner Reinartz singled and doubled.

Boys golf: Rochester takes 3rd in 3-way dual vs. Culver Academy, Valley

The Rochester boys golf team shot a 177 and finished third in a three-way match against Culver Academy and Tippecanoe Valley at Round Barn Golf Course at Mill Creek Thursday.

Culver Academy won with a 166, and Valley shot a 173.

J.R. McLochlin led the Zebras with a 40. Noah Riffle had a 42, Drew Strasser had a 44, Wes Meadows had a 51, and Enrique Navarro had a 56.

Valley senior Greg Miller was the medalist with a 38.

The match was held in unusually warm mid-April weather with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s.

Boys Golf: Rochester Takes Third

In 3-way Dual Vs. Culver Academy, Valley

The Rochester boys golf team shot a 177 and finished third in a three-way match against Culver Academy and Tippecanoe Valley at Round Barn Golf Course at Mill Creek Thursday.

Culver Academy won with a 166, and Valley shot a 173.

J.R. McLochlin led the Zebras with a 40. Noah Riffle had a 42, Drew Strasser had a 44, Wes Meadows had a 51, and Enrique Navarro had a 56.

Valley senior Greg Miller was the medalist with a 38.

The match was held in unusually warm mid-April weather with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s.

Softball:

Logansport 13, Rochester 3 (6 innings)

Prior to April 12, the Rochester

softball team’s two losses had each been by a run.

Their 13-3 loss in six innings to host Logansport might have been a different matter.

Pitchers Sydney Haughs, Emma Howdeshell and Darah Strasser combined to walk five and hit four batters. The defense committed five errors, including a dropped fly ball on the final play of the game that allowed the two clinching runs to score.

Offensively, Rochester left eight on base, and that does not include the two baserunners who were nabbed on the bases, one runner who was thrown out trying to return to third after overrunning the base and another who was picked off first on a back pick from Logansport catcher Alexsa Herrold.

Rochester lost their third straight game after a three-game winning streak to start the season.

First-year coach Jim Coleman said he demanded better of the team in his postgame talk.

“I’ll be honest,” Coleman said. “Those are plays we have to make. They’re routine plays. I thought not only defensively we struggled. I thought on the bases we struggled; we got picked off two different times. Our plate approach was not there tonight like it has been.

“Our overall approach to tonight’s game was not there.

It’s not the same team that I’ve seen. I really challenged the girls after the game tonight. We’ll see how they respond moving forward.”

Girls Tennis:

Rochester 5, LaVille 0

Ella McCarter, Rily Holloway and Rylee Clevenger each won their singles matches in straight sets, and the doubles teams of Olivia Bailey and Audrey Bolinger and Taylor Howard and Elizabeth Weaver also won for the Lady Zs in a road win over LaVille Tuesday. McCarter, Holloway and Clevenger lost only five games combined. Clevenger won 6-0, 6-0 over Sydnee Miller.

Howard and Weaver also won in straight sets.

Bailey and Bolinger pulled out a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 win. Rochester also won the JV match 3-0.

Letter to the editor

Pastor sings Denton’s praises

Dear Editor, Rochester is a great place to live. The people are friendly. The city is a safe place for families to rear their children. Our town, for the most part has a Christian conservative culture.

Rochester is thriving with new businesses coming to town, infrastructure repairs and improvements, and a revitalization of the downtown area. Much of this due to the leadership of Mayor Ted

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Mayor Ted Denton is good for Rochester. He truly is a mayor that gets things done. I am voting for Ted Denton for Mayor, and I hope you will, also.

Sincerely in Christ, Pastor Bill

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Automobile: 2007 Saturn VUE Green Line (hybrid), 199,031 miles.

Tractor: Allis Chalmers CA row crop tractor w/ wheel weights.

Furniture & Household: Willett drop leaf dining table w/ 6 chairs & matching hutch; ant. pump organ from Ancilla Convent; bed; organ stool; dressers; night stands; chests of drawers; La-Z-Boy recliner; child’s school desk; gun cabinet; kitchen table; end table; oil lamps; ant. occasional table; ant. dresser; love seat; homemade stand; old teacher’s chair; quilting frame; Singer sewing machine w/ desk style cabinet; portable Singer sewing machine; jardiniere (no base); computer desk; Oreck vacuum; embroidery hoop; old rocking horse; loom for rag rugs; rug making material; thread spool rack; sewing chair; sewing machine cabinet; mini refrigerator; nice old Coca Cola cooler; 1881 History of Marshall Co., IN; Allis Chalmer manuals; changing table; Aire Dyne exercise bike; rowing machine;assorted canning jars; assorted glassware; creamers; salts; vases; turkey fryer; old toy blocks; Christmas decor; NESCO roaster; other miscellaneous items.

Tools, Outdoor & Garage Items: Craftsman 12” band saw, jointer, belt sander & radial arm saw; B&D deluxe router & orbital sander; Lawn-Boy mowers; old Wheel Horse C120 riding mower w/ deck (needs work); Toro snow blowers; 18” elec. snow blower; Suzuki 50cc scooter; Stihl chainsaw; Weber LP gas grill; old table saw; Troy-Bilt tiller; broadcast seeder; leaf catcher; liquid fruit tree sprayer; ant. ice tongs; sm. drill press; brace; plane; dovetailer; assorted lumber; children’s bicycles; bench/table combo; C-clamps; 2 old sleds; picnic table & 2 benches; Martin house; sawhorses; lanterns; alum. ramps; ladders; mesh garden wagon; chicken wire; shop light; creeper; trellis; numerous hand & woodworking tools; other miscellaneous items too numerous to mention.

The Heirs of Carl A. Alberts, Jr, Owners

Pike Garage Doors Inc.

Sales - Installation - Parts - Service 117 E. Third St. • Rochester • 574-223-2898

WE HONOR VISA & MASTERCARD

Part-Time Employment E050

PART-TIME MAINTENANCE manager call 574-223-6915.

PART-TIME KITCHEN and housekeeping help. Call 574-223-6915.

Work Wanted E080

HONEY DO HANDYMAN & RENO. We do it all - remodels, repairs, scrap removal, lawn care and all your general home needs. Give Brad or Jessica a call at 574-253-5462, we would love to be able to help.

Farm

BALED SHAVINGS, you need no more wet animals. 574-498-6911. 6112 E. 20th Rd., Argos

Farm Implements G020

12 BRAND NEW John Deere Max emerge planter row units, with drives, wiring harnesses and electronics. $16,000/obo. 574-835-6650

Farm

D and N Auction

574-780-2768 or 574-780-2640

Fertilizer G050

COMPOST FOR MULCH. Horse manure with wood shavings. Some composted, some fresh. 574-223-3101, 2550 E. 700 N., Rochester.

Miscellaneous Farm G070

FISH FOR STOCKING: Most ponds and lakes. Laggis Fish Farm, 269-628-2056 days or 269-624-6215 days.

Fuel/Firewood P100

FREE FIREWOOD- You cut. 574-201-9846

Health Aids P140

Attention oxygen therapy users! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587

Health/Fitness P150

VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00. 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-445-5928 Hablamos Español

Lawn Equipment P180

25 GALLON yard sprayer. Paid $500 brand new. Asking $200 cash. 574-223-6935

SAFE STEP tub. Like new. Complete, all wiring, plumbing. Just hook up. Save thousands. Nice. $1,950. 574-253-1131

Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt Request a free Quote. Call before the next power outage: 1-855-948-6176

Safe Step. North America’s #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1600 off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855-417-1306

The Generac PWRcell solar plus battery storage system. Save money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages & power your home. Full installation services. $0 down financing option. Request free no obligation quote. 1-877-539-0299

Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936

PETS

Dogs/Cats/Pets Q010

Sunday,

April

23 @ Noon Central Time 6940 East Old US 30, Hamlet Ind. 46532

Furniture: Electric lift chair, corner cabinet, antique full size bed, (2) matching dressers with marble tops, dining room table with matching china hutch, davenport, small double drop leaf table – island for kitchen, end tables, kitchen table with 2 benches, dry sink, (1) full size bed with matching chest of drawers, dresser and night stand, coffee table, bench with chickens on it, wood bin for taters, onions or trash bags with chickens on it, magazine tables, much more not listed!!!

Misc.: Over 30 Pieces of Sate House sterling silver flatware, crank up phonograph, old wood crank butter churn, 3 gal. crock whiskey jug, antique chamber pot, vintage oil lamps, vintage stand up metal ash tray, vintage picture frames, clean working mini fridge, silver over copper pieces, 1 cent gum ball machine, (4) small Longaberger baskets, grandmother’s clock, chicken figurines, cast chicken door stop, chicken plate rack, Crosley cassette-AM/FM record player, costume jewelry, vintage jewelry boxes, so much more not listed.

Vintage Glass: L.E. Smith Bittersweet vases, Fenton, Green Depression, Pink Depression, (2) Mantel Luster sets, Carnival Glass, wash basin and pitcher, crock cookie jar, Goof us glass and a lot more!!

Tools And More: Vintage new old stock Bridgeport screwdriver sets, pallet jack, new old stock shovels, new old stock weed eater trimmer line and more!

This is a very short listing, we are still unloading!!! This is just a sample!!!!!!!!

Notes: This is a very clean estate folks. One you do not want to miss! No Reserve and/or Buyer Premium!!!! All statements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter!!!!!!!!!

See many pictures at www.gotoauction.com

ID#6378, www.auctionzip.com

ID# 5282, www.dandnauction.com and facebook!!!

Terms: CASH, Ind. state check w/good ID and Phone # only, Debit and Credit with 4% Service fee!!!! ALL items sold as is!

Col. Darrell Pitts AC31400033 Col. Ted Annis AU10300102 AU08900148

CKC REGISTERED BOXER PUPPIES

Pet Services Q020

Are you a pet

REAL ESTATE SALES

Buildings For Rent U030

Welcome home Indiana Vietnam veterans

A Welcome Home Veterans event to honor Vietnam era veterans will take place 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, in the American Legion Post 27, 1040 E. Jefferson St., Plymouth.

Veterans, especially from Fulton, Marshall and Starke counties, are invited to personally and privately receive a special gift, the book “A Time to Honor” and pin made for them.

The book tells over 100 individual stories taken from the National Archives giving a glimpse of the war from a personal perspective.

The 50th anniversary of the last of the American troops being sent home was March 29. There are thousands of Vietnam era veterans who do not wear any sign they served their country.

The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs and Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution want to thank them for their service and sacrifice. All women and men who served in the military in any capacity during 1955–1975 are Vietnam era veterans.

These era veterans are encouraged to come anytime during the three-hour event and spend time visiting with fellow veterans.

This event is sponsored by the Tippecanoe River/Wythougan Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

P UBLIC A UCTIONS

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.

D and N Estate Auction

Noon Sunday, April 23, at 6940 East Old US 30, Hamlet. Furniture, over 30 pieces of Sate House sterling silver flat ware, vintage glass, tools and much more. See many pictures at gotoauction.com, ID no. 6378; auctionzip.com, ID no. 5282; dandnauction.com and Facebook.

Online Only

Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Wednesday, April 26. Three

tracts: Tract 1, 8079 McClintic Road, Syracuse; tract 2, 8127 McClintic Road, Syracuse; tract 3, next door to tract 2. Auction Manager Tim Pitts, (317) 714-0432. bidmetzger.com.

Alberts Estate

Public Auction

1 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at 7333 Michigan Road, Plymouth. Saturn, 2007, VUE Green Line; Allis Chalmers CA tractor, furniture and household items, tools, outdoor and garage items, plus many more.

Transitional Cropland 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. metzgerauc-

tion.com, (260) 982-0238.

Recreational

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.

Real Estate and Personal Property Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at 9426 W. 700N, Etna Green. Twelve-plus acres on one tract includes project home, woods and pond. Personal property auction to follow includes jeep, truck, ATVs, tractor, Harley motorcycle, ZTR mower, tools. metzgerauction.com, (260) 9820238.

Let’s study the Bible

This same Jesus

(Read: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18)

“This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”

(Acts 1:11b)

First, The Next Biblical Event. The end of this dispensation will be signaled by the next event on the timeline of biblical prophecy, which is the rapture, when Christ returns for all the saved.

“Behold, I shew you a mystery; we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” (1 Corin-

thians 15:51-52)

Second, The Transport To Heaven. Our English word “rapture” comes from a Latin term that means “to transport” or “take away.” Do you know the actual word “rapture” is not found in most English translations of the Bible? But that doesn’t diminish its reality or our excitement about it.

According to the apostle Paul, one day Christ will descend from heaven with a shout and all believers who are alive at the time will be “caught up” or “caught away” to be with him.

Third, The Event Clearly Described. “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God, and the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air. And so shall we ever be with the Lord.” (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)

In our modern society, the word “rapture” also means being caught up in excitement and joy. When the Lord Jesus Christ descends from heaven with a shout, we Christians, his children, will be caught up with him in the clouds, and we’ll feel rapturous joy in our hearts.

Fourth, The Trumpet Will Sound. Jesus will come as “the trumpet will sound.” In the Old Testament, the single blast of the trumpet was either a call to war or to worship.

At the rapture, Jesus will usher us into his presence and we will worship him. At the same time, the trumpet will signal God’s final battle with Satan.

Before our nation declares war on another country, the first act is to call the ambassadors home, to get them out of harm’s way. In much the same way, God will protect us from his “wrath” as the battle begins. There are those who think the believer will have to go through the Tribulation, but I believe God’s Word teaches us otherwise. “For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:9)

Many people do not seem to think the Lord Jesus Christ will come back in their lifetime. If they did believe it, it would affect the way they live. What do you believe?

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

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