Shopping Guide News of Fulton County - April 26, 2023

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Habitat for Humanity gets a helping hand

Neer, Rochester Iron & Metal’s company chaplain.

donated for houses” went into the building.

On Wednesday, April 19, employees from Rochester Iron & Metal took time out from their regular jobs to assist Fulton County Habitat for Humanity move into a new storage/office space on 917 Franklin Street in Rochester.

This “community give-back day,” came during National Volunteer Week and is the first of several planned as part of a concerted effort by the company to be “community-minded,” said Dana

Employees spent the day under the direction of Karmin Reeves, Habitat executive director. They moved donated furniture and cabinets for future Habitat families and painted the interior of the asyet-unfinished structure.

So far, only the shell of the building is complete, erected by Burns Building in March. It was designed by Habitat board members Scott Zeyen and Bill Walsh and was paid for with a $60,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant. Reeves emphasized that “no monies from businesses or individuals

Any additional expenses will be covered by money from Dairy Queen fundraisers and a grant from Dick Belcher administered by Northern Indiana Community Foundation.

The building still needs electricity and plumbing. The front porch, sidewalk and much of the interior walls also must be completed before it can be fully utilized. In addition to the storage space at the rear, office space at the front will serve as conference and consultation rooms for clients to apply and interview.

Along with the donated labor, Odell Lumber donated the use of a lift truck to transport the cabinets from Reeves’ “unofficial storage space” on her property. They also moved dozens of boxes of tile and installation materials donated by Clay’s Flooring and Interiors and House of Decor, the latter of which is located next door to the Habitat facility.

“This is involving a lot of people,” Reeves noted.

Neer has extensive experience with Habitat in Kokomo, Plymouth and other locations. “It was a natural fit,” he said. “It’s a Continued on page 2

K NOW Y OUR N EIGHBOR

Dilley explores the mysterious world of fractal burning

In January 2023, Phil Dilley was hired as the new maintenance director for Fulton County Public Library in Rochester. Originally from Monterey where he “grew up around farming,” Dilley has lived near Fulton since 2001. This jackof-all-trades is an experienced woodworker, welder, machinist and electrician. However, in the last year, he has put his knowledge of electricity to use in a unique and creative way.

About a year ago, Dilley discovered the art of fractal burning on social media. Fractal burning uses high-voltage electricity to burn abstract images — known as Lichtenburg branching for the German physicist who first observed the phenomena in the 18th century — on to a wood surface.

“I saw it on social media and thought it was kind of interesting,” Dilley recalled. It was also a way of channeling his varied skill set into a single creative outlet (pardon the pun.) But he is quick to sound a word of warning. “Yes, it is very dangerous and can kill. I researched and studied this for 4 months before I made a burner.” He has also been

a certified electrician for 25 years.

The burner is composed of a transformer and two insulated copper prongs, as

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well as an automatic shut-off he controls with his foot. He uses the prongs to direct the current onto the wood, which he prepares by brushing on a conductive solution of baking soda and water, lighter in some places, heavier in others, depending on where he wants the fractal image to appear.

The final image is dependent on many factors, many beyond Dilley’s control, and reflects the mysteriousness of electricity itself.

“You never get the same pattern twice,” he said. “You don’t know exactly what you’re going to get.” However, he is getting a feel for how to control the result through his preparation of the wood’s surface. “I’m still practicing with that.” The process is akin to playing with lightning, except rather than disappearing in a flash, the image is captured, frozen on the wood.

“Electricity is mysterious. You don’t know what it’s going to do,” said Dilley. One thing he does know is the current will “use the path of least resistance, and it doesn’t take long to find it.”

An example of Dilley’s work can be found on tables in the library’s recently repainted

Teen Oasis. On these pieces, he embellished the original blackened scorch pattern with different colors, using powders he mixed himself, sanding down the surface and then covering the table top in epoxy.

Dilley has completed around

Habitat for

10 pieces over the last 6 months. He looks forward to refining his skills and using the process to decorate the furniture he builds, particularly end tables and coffee tables. But remember kids; don’t try this at home.

lovely organization.”

Continued from page 1 to work with them,” she said while wielding a cut-in paint brush.

Tiffany Futrell, Rochester Iron & Metal marketing director, agreed.

“I’ve always been intrigued by what Habitat does, so I was happy

“I like to volunteer,” said Executive Assistant Alison Overmyer, who was using a paint roller, a far cry from her usual office work.

All of the employees received a regular day’s pay for their community give-back work, said Neer. Company President Jason Grube, he added, “is from the area. He grew up here and he wants a strong family atmosphere at Rochester Iron & Metal.”

Neer said there will be at least four community give-back days per year, and the company is open to several possibilities, including Adopt-A-Highway and food distribution.

“All of our employees here are wonderful people.”

Anyone interested in volunteering or applying for a Habitat For Humanity home may contact fultoncountyhabitatforhumanity.org.

Let’s study the Bible

The new birth (Read: John 3:1-21)

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

(John 3:16)

This is perhaps the most important chapter in John’s Gospel, for it

Changes in the Woodlawn Hospital’s Obstetrics

Woodlawn Hospital announced today that, effective immediately, Dr. Geoffrey Cly would no longer be a part of the organization. Patients will be notified of the next steps as other Woodlawn medical staff will care for their needs. Through the changes, Woodlawn remains dedicated to providing OB/GYN care to the community.

“Our commitment to care for Fulton and the surrounding counties has not changed. We are still working daily to be a maternity oasis for our community. Although our team may look different, our allegiance to care for our community is still very much at the heart of our hospital and organization,” Woodlawn Hospital CEO Alan Fisher stated.

If patients have concerns, please get in touch with the office at (574) 223-2020.

“Our staff is ready to help patients on the next steps forward. We have four other medical providers who have stepped up to make sure our patients get the best care possible. We acknowledge there is a change, but I am confident that our team will continue to care for our community with excellence,” Brad Rogers, COO of Woodlawn Hospital said.

deals with the subject of the new birth. Some religious groups have so confused this subject that many average church members, let alone religious leaders like Nicodemus, have no idea what it means to be born again.

First, The Necessity For The New Birth (John 3:1-5). It’s necessary to see (experience) the kingdom of God (verse 3). Nicodemus was a moral, religious man, one of the chief teachers (rulers) of the Jews, and yet he did not understand the truth about the new birth.

Spiritual truths cannot be grasped by the carnal mind of a sinful person (see 1 Corinthians 2:1014). Nicodemus came “by night,” a symbol of the unsaved person; he is “in the dark” spiritually (see Ephesians 4:18 and 2 Corinthians 4:3-6). Being religious and moral does not make a person fit for heaven; we must be born again, that is, born from above.

It’s necessary to enter the kingdom of God (verse 5). When a sinner trusts Christ, he or she enters God’s kingdom and family. Ever since Adam’s sin in Genesis 3, all people have been born outside paradise. Only by being born again can we enter the kingdom of God.

Second, The Basis For The New Birth (John 3:14-21). Christ had to die (verses 14-17). Christ again refers Nicodemus to the Old Testament, this time Numbers 21, the account of the brazen serpent. The serpents were biting the Jews

and killing them, and the strange solution to the problem was found when Moses made a serpent of brass! Looking to the serpent in faith brought healing. In like manner, Jesus Christ was made sin for us, for it was sin that was killing us. As we look to Christ by faith, we are saved. Christ had to die before people could be born again; his death and resurrection brings life. What a paradox!

Third, How To Receive The New Birth (John 3:18-21). Faith in Christ is the only means of salvation. God’s command to Moses in Numbers 21 was not that he kill the snakes, make a salve for the wounds or try to protect the Jews from being bitten. It was that he lift up the brazen serpent and tell people to look by faith. Not to look meant condemnation; faith meant salvation. John here goes back to John 1:4-13, the symbolism of light and life, darkness and death. Sinners not only live in darkness, but they love the darkness, and refuse to come to the light where their sins will be exposed and can be forgiven.

It is evident that Nicodemus came “out of the dark” and finally became a born again believer. In John 19:38-42 we see Nicodemus in the daylight of confession, openly identifying himself with Jesus Christ.

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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During that time, I can assure all Rochester residents that no decision has been made without first considering the taxpayers. We, as a team, have made countless infrastructure improvements without the first tax increase to those we serve. We keep a close eye on all expenditures. We, as a board, research all alternatives.

Our department superintendants are very busy people. Consequently, they shouldn’t be asked to do the research that it takes to make the right fiscally responsible call without some help from the Board of Works and the Mayor.

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O BITUARIES

Mary Jane Baker

Certified Travel Agent

Mary Jane Baker (Burdge) passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in San Diego, Calif., at the age of 84.

She was born Sept. 18, 1938, in Akron. She was married to Eldon S. Baker for 61 years. Eldon predeceased her in 2018.

Mary is survived by her three daughters, Joy (Giovanni) Baldan, Wendy Baker and Stacy (Chris) Pacheco; and five grandchildren, Dante Baldan, Alyssia Baldan, Jocilyn Pacheco, Niko Pacheco and Mindy Pacheco. She is also survived by her siblings, Joann (Burdge) Doub and Ross Burdge.

Mary was a dedicated wife and mother while taking classes and becoming a certified travel agent. She worked as a travel agent for a number of years. She enjoyed family and friends for any event and was a great tour guide for those visiting San Diego, Monterey, Turkey or wherever she was living at the time.

Mary was a fighter with a will to live. After being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, she endured painful treatments and came out on top even when it reoccurred. She lived many years after that in remission.

Mary was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of San Diego where her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 5.

Memorial gifts may be sent online to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation at give.bcrf.org and check the box that says, “Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone.”

Barb Miller

Barb Miller, 85, Pierceton, died Friday, April 14, 2023 from injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle collision.

She was born on Feb. 4, 1938. On Sept. 19, 1953, she married Lloyd D. Miller, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children, Laudice (Mike) Meinert, Bourbon, Lowell (Cami) Miller, Rochester, Evelyn (Rick) Rickel, Mentone, Bobbie (Mike) Roszak, Mentone, Lloyd (Betty) Miller, Jr., Bourbon, William (Stacey) Miller, Warsaw, and Kenny (Kelly) Miller, Silver Lake; 26 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; brother, William Wallen, South Whitley; sisters, Jo (Clifford) Clevenger, Pierceton, Laura Wallen, Warsaw, Betty Wallen, Warsaw, Braska Rose, Warsaw, and Tammy (Rex) Allen, Warsaw.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Newton and Betty (Hall) Wallen; two sons, Gene and Fred Miller; two granddaughters; three brothers, Ernie, Jack and Woody Wallen; sisters, Donna Crumb and Delores Rose.

Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, is entrusted with arrangements. A celebration of life will be held in the home of Laudice and Mike Meinert, 13643 S. Elm Rd., Bourbon, IN 46504, at Noon - 4 p.m. Sunday, May 21.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences can be shared with the family at www.TitusFuneralHome. com.

Christy J. Williams

Christy J. (Drubert) Williams, 48, Plymouth , died Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in Summit Nursing and Rehab, Ft. Wayne, after a valiant fight against a very rare brain tumor.

She was born May 28, 1974. She married Craig Williams in Aug. 1997.

She is survived by her father, Fred (Dawn) Drubert, Plymouth; children, Kaitlyn (Jacob) Walton, Sandusky, Ohio, Aaron Williams, Sandusky, Ohio; sister, Wendy (Bryon) Haenes, Plymouth; brothers, Phillip (Kristina) Drubert, Rochester, Randy (Alison) Hankins, St. Petersburg, Fla., Dan Drubert, Plymouth, and Adam Bielinski (Danielle Young),Plymouth; grandmother, Lucille Leachman Kniggendorf, Plymouth; step-father, Michael Matosich, New Port Richey, Fla.; aunt, Kelly Leachman; uncles, Matt Leachman (Pablo Szneiberg); grandson and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Becky (Leachman) Matosich; paternal grandparents, Fred “Fritz” and Ann Drubert; and maternal grandfather, Frank Leachman.

A Celebration of Life will be held 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023 in the American Legion Post 27, 1040 E. Jefferson St., Plymouth, IN 46563.

Memorial donations can be made to the family to assist with final expenses or to establish a college fund for her grandson.

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

Dorothy E. Carswell

Dorothy E. Carswell, 94, Bourbon, died, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

She was born on March 28, 1929.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Sechrist, South Bend; son, Rick Carswell, Tippecanoe; sister-in-law, Susanna Carswell, Plymouth; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and a nephew.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Edna Zimmerman; son, Ken Eugene Carswell (August 25, 1984); brothers, Robert and Carl Zimmerman; and a great-granddaughter.

Services were held Monday, April 24, in Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon, with Pastor Kenneth Cooke officiating. Interment took place following the funeral service in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon.

Memorial donations may be made to Real Services, 805 N Harris St., Bourbon, IN 46504.

Marilyn R. St. Clair

Marilyn R. St. Clair, 83, Kewanna, died at 1:04 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

She was born on May 16, 1939. On Aug. 18, 1957 she married Don L. St. Clair, he survives.

She is also survived by her children, Kathleen (Martin) Arthur, Twelve Mile, Tom (Sharon) St. Clair, Logansport, and Karen (Nolan) Hutsell, Kewanna; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dorothy Clauson, Rochester; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl F. and Dorothy (Cromley) Clauson; and brother, David Clauson.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 24, in the Fulton Baptist Temple, Fulton. Interment took place following the funeral service in the Fulton Cemetery, Fulton.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center, Rochester.

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

Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of arrangements.

Charles E. Dunlap

Charles E. Dunlap, 82, Argos, died at 4:08 a.m. April 20, 2023 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born Oct. 3, 1940.

He is survived by three nieces and two nephews; and caregiver and close friend, Kim Jacobs, Walkerton.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Earl Dunlap and Reba (Flagg) Dunlap; brother, Mark Dunlap; and sister, Marjorie Wyman.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, with Cindy Flagg officiating. Burial will follow with the United States Navy Honor Guard and the American Legion Post 68 Argos.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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

Richard D. Ward

Richard D. Ward, 95, Danville, formerly of Winamac, died Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Woodland Terrace, Danville.

He was born on Aug. 30, 1927. On Jan. 29, 1955, he married Arlene P. Peters, who survives.

Also surviving are his children, David K. (Sherilyn) Ward, Cissna Park, Ill, Debra L. (Brent) Hornaday, Danville; five grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil L. and Emma E. (Rhode) Ward; brothers, Joseph and Leonard; and sister, Hazel. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 26, in Frain Mortuary,Winamac. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 27, 2023 with Lay Leader Barbara Kleinofen officiating. Burial will take place following in Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition), Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct Military Graveside Services.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Tributes may be offered at www. frainmortuary.com.

James Birath Ely

James Birath Ely, 86, Akron, and formerly of Argos, died at 7:52 a.m. April 21, 2023, in his residence.

He was born June 19, 1936.

In 1977 he married Geraldine Merriman, who preceded him in death in 2013.

He is survived by his children, Jackie (Rob) Mace, Akron, and Jim (Gloria) Ely, Argos; four grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and brother, Paul (Dorothy) Ely, Tenn.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, John B. and Dorothy (Johnson) Ely; son, John Ely; and two grandsons.

Cremation services have taken place.

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

Donald E. Heims

Donald E. Heims, 81, Winamac, died at 12:20 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2023.

He was born Nov. 25, 1941. He married Mary A. Schneider, who preceded him in death April 11, 1994. He married Patty L. Chamness, who preceded him in death Aug. 21, 2022.

He is survived by his children, Jeff (Rhonda) Heims,Winamac, DeWayne Heims, Winamac, Dawn (Glenn) Bailey, Winamac, Daniel Heims, Lafayette; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Larry T. Heims.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Merlyn and Blanche Clark Heims; wife, Miriam M. Lloyd; brothers, Ernest R. Heims, Kenneth Heims and Richard L. Heims; and one grandson. Funeral services were held April 24, in Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Rev. Donald Franklin officiating. Burial took place in Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion conducted military graveside services.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church Guidance Nursery School, Winamac. Condolences may be offered at www. frainmortuary.com.

Linda Kay Wilson

Linda Kay Wilson, 70, Winamac, died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at her residence.

She was born Dec. 22, 1952. On Sept. 16, 1972 she married William Wesley Wilson, he survives.

She is also survived by a sister, Laura (Tim) Callahan, Winamac; two nephews; two nieces; and three greatnephews.

She is preceded in death by parents, Robert Henry and Marolyn Elaine (Christian) Keiper.

No Services will be held at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be shared at www. frainmortuary.com.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

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Emergency volunteer group granted $3,600

The Fulton County Community Foundation granted $3,600 to the Fulton County Emergency Management Agency Volunteer Group, who are trained to assist EMA staff during community events or in the case of an emergency. The funds will help the group purchase safety vests, LED road flares and traffic control safety lights. Visit the Fulton County Emergency Management Agency Facebook page to learn more about the group and keep up to date on local events and safety alerts. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact ema@co.fulton. in.us or call (574) 223-6611.

C OUNTY R EPORT

Marriage Licenses

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

Nelson-Spencer

Brett Nelson, 38, Rochester, and Sara Spencer, 36, Rochester.

Petrulak-Antrim

Kevin Petrulak, 38, Rochester, and Bethany Antrim, 29, Rochester. Circuit Court

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

Civil Plenary

21st Mortgage Corp. v. Jordan Huffman, Rochester, and Michael Kistler, Rochester, $35,109.73, plus attorney’s fees, legal expenses and court costs.

Fulton County Board of Health v. Vivian King, Jessica Davis and John Doe, all of Rochester, Reimbursement for damages and attorney fees.

Superior Court

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

Complaints

Capital One NA v. Anthony Haimbaugh, Rochester, $1,630.09, plus costs of collection.

LVNV Funding LLC v. Megan Sauberlich, Rochester, $985.49, plus interest and cost of collection.

SAC Finance, Inc. v. Kelly Hensley, Rochester, $17,525.49, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and any expenses incurred.

Small Claims

Money Matters Professional Col-

B IRTHS

Wilber James Rude Jr.

Wilber and Alexia (Vawter) Rude, Kewanna, are the parents of a son, Wilber James Jr., born at 8:15 a.m. April 16, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Wilber Jr. joins Levi, 5.

Maternal grandparents, Jessica Oaks, Kokomo, Camron Vawter, Kewanna; paternal grandparents, Charles and Maryanne Rude, Kewanna; maternal great-grandparent, Sue Fellers, Kewanna; paternal great-grandparents, Stephen and Donna Rude, Rochester, and Jim and Phylis Ritchie, Macy.

Evelyn Sue Moore

Jason Moore and Belinda Medbourn, Rochester, are the parents of a daughter, Evelyn Sue, born at 1:18 p.m. April 20, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces.

Evelyn joins Freya, 7, Jayce, 6, Jasper, 3, and Lilliana, 1.

lections LLC v. Anita M. Sonafrank, Rochester, $4,254.83, plus court costs; Amadeo and Tammy Medina, Rochester, $1,826.74, plus court costs.

Foreclosures

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC v. Jennifer Becker aka Jennifer Becker and Micheal Becker, Rochester, $120,581.47.

Civil Plenary

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance as subrogee of Lanty Armstrong II v. Jessica Manns, Rochester, $5,612.10, plus court costs and postjudgment interest.

Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts:

Speeding — Thomas Mosley Jr., Lucerne, $192.50; Shawntay Abbott, Indianapolis, $150.50; Janiece Blackburn, Indianapolis, $171; Michael Sutton, Frankfort, $150.50; Ayden Marrs, Carmel, $160.50; Zita Duffy, South Bend, $160.50; Larissa De Castro Bastos, Carmel, $150.50; Myron Nelson Jr., Indianapolis, $171; Desirae Field, Kewanna, $150.50; Noah Creager, Conklin, Mich., $150.50; John Cullinan, Chicago, Ill., $171; Abbigail Cutler, Noblesville, $171; Jared Crum, Galveston, $150.50; Jessie Rock-Wolf, Kewanna, $171; Allison Coney, Indianapolis, $171; Elizabeth Kaeli, Monmouth Beach, N.J., $150.50.

Unlawful possession of tobacco, e-liquid or an electronic cigarette — Jason Brown, Fulton, $160.

Driving while suspended — Russell Tipton, Rochester, $160.50. Operating with expired plates — Maya Mantel, South Bend, $160.

Daimian Thomas Robertson

Gabreal and Angel Robertson, Plymouth, are the parents of a son, Daimian Thomas, born at 7:50 a.m. April 21, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Daimian joins Zoie, 6.

Maternal grandparents, David and Wendy Gildner, Plymouth; paternal grandparents, Micha Robertson, Plymouth, and Ralph Robertson, Portage, Mich.

Josephine May Flook

Jeremy and Penny (Nickels) Flook, Rochester, are the parents of a daughter, Josephine May, born at 7:47 a.m. April 21, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighted 5 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Maternal grandparent, Marcia Nickels, Rochester; paternal grandparents, Robert and Kathleen Flook, Rochester; and paternal great-grandparent, Joan McClellan, Rochester.

FCCF grant supports group for local mothers

The Fulton County Community Foundation recently awarded a $1,200 grant to Grace Mothers of Preschoolers to assist with their programming costs. MOPS is an international organization

dedicated to bringing resources, support and encouragement to mothers through local chapters. Fulton County’s group, Grace MOPS, meets monthly at Grace United Methodist Church in

Rochester and is open to mothers with school-age or younger children. For more information, visit their Facebook page or website at mops.org/groups/ gracemops.

PUBLIC HEARING

The Fulton County Park and Recreation is in the process of updating their 5-Year Master Plan and will be holding a public hearing for public comments and suggestions.

The regular meeting of the Fulton County Park and Recreation Board will be immediately following the public hearing.

FULTON COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

Updates and happenings in and around the area

The Caston School Board will hold a public work session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, in the Caston School Corporation cafetorium, 9815 S. SR 25, Rochester. On the agenda will be strategic planning activities organized around the following board planning categories: student performance and achievement, facilities and technology, communication, marketing and community relations and finance.

—o— Redbud Trail Rendezvous

Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 30, on Fulton County Historical Society grounds, 4 miles north of US 31.

Proceeds help to operate the museum. Admission is $3 for ages 12 and older. Anticipate blanket traders and merchants, traditional craft demonstrations, Civil War encampment, programs and foods cooked over wood fires.

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Saturday, April 29, in The Times Theater, Rochester, show-

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.

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ing “The Croods” at 10 a.m., free for kids ages 12 and under and “Goonies” at 7 p.m., free to the public.

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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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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 13. Expect to find impatiens, geraniums, marigolds, petunias, vari-

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MAXINKUCKEE SINGERS PRESENT

ety flower hanging baskets and planters, tomatoes and peppers.

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Maxinkuckee Singers present “A Little Night Music” 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 2, at Bremen Missionary Church, 2958 Elm Rd., Bremen, and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at Rochester Grace United Methodist Church, 201 W. 7th St., Rochester.

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

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

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Virtual story time at 3 p.m. every Thursday, presented by the Fulton County Public Library. Visit facebook.com/FCPubLIB.

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Kewanna Union Township Public Library, Kewanna, offers weekly events. At 4 p.m. every Tuesday is Teens N Tweens; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Coffee & Tea Time; 4 p.m. Wednesdays, LEGO Club; 4 p.m. Thursdays, Kids Night; and 5:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Euchre Night.

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Winamac Coil Spring, 512 N. Smith St., Kewanna, is celebrating 75 years as a locally owned and operated family business. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 5, they will be open to the public

for tours every half hour. Browse the equipment on display made with wire forms and springs by WCS.

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Fulton County Farmer’s Market will return to the Fulton County Courthouse, 815 Main St., Rochester, Saturday, May 6.

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The Fulton County Park and Recreation is holding a public hearing at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, in the Germany Bridge Meeting Center, 4137 N. 375W, Rochester. The committee is in the process of updating their fiveyear master plan. Public comments and suggestions will be at this time. The regular board meeting will immediately follow the public hearing.

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Preschool story hour, ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m. every Wednesday, in the Akron Carnegie Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St., Akron. Expect stories, songs, crafts and more.

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Grace Church offers free meals open to the public, 5:307 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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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.

Whitmer named Academic All-Star

Rochester High School Senior Zeta Whitmer has been named an Academic Regional All-Star.

The program, sponsored by the Indiana Association of School Principals, honors 90 students from among 1.2 million Indiana high school students.

RHS Principal Oscar Haughs nominated Whitmer. The rigorous selection process requires excellence in academics, extracurricular activities and community service.

Once selected, each student

I am Employed by YOU, not the County

Recently I was asked a question about the relationship between the city and county government in regards to such as being ‘rocky’, and what my future plans would be to address such.

I take exception. My question to those who feel there is conflict between the city and county government is what specific examples are you referring to?

We have worked together most recently on the Minnow Creek project and the Apache Drive READI Grant project. Just because we have not ponied up to whatever, especially when it comes to giving up our citizens tax monies, does not mean we won’t work together. The Mayor is employed by the citizens of Rochester, not the County. My obligation is to look out for the citizens and their interests.

The first year in office I discovered that the County had been claiming economic development tax monies that were entitled to go to Rochester, Akron, Fulton, and Kewanna. They used these monies for anything they needed for 25 years.

nominates a teacher who had a positive influence on them. Whitmer selected RHS English teacher Hope Showley.

Thursday, April 20, students and their teachers were honored at a reception in the Roof Top Ballroom in the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre.

Whitmer is the daughter of Philip and Christa Whitmer. She plans to attend Northwestern University to major in political science.

Here Comes the Sun — Health and wellness tips for warmer weather

Editor’s Note: Sandy Reichert is a lab assistant at Woodlawn Hospital

Here comes the sun and warmth, the fresh air and newness of spring.

Winter is leaving, as well as the confinement of indoors on bad weather days. The children can once again play and run more freely, which can boost their mood and metabolism.

Individuals who have been inbound or reduced from socialization can get out again and exercise. Others who get winter depression can enjoy the outdoors and gain better mental health.

There are many tips for using this opportunity to gain better physical and mental health and reduce many disease risk factors.

One way of enjoying the outdoors is moderate physical activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity combined with healthier diet can decrease risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and many types of cancer. There are so many ways to increase activity: walking, gardening, swimming, exercise and many others.

Obtaining a healthy diet is also a contributing factor for good health. According to welldoing. org, “Spring makes you more energized and ready for the newness of spring.”

This can encourage people to eat

a healthier diet. A well-balanced diet is important and should include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. According to the CDC, avoiding high fat foods and eating healthy will also make you more energized and increase better mental health.

There are many factors that affect our health and wellness. According to New Life Vision Foundation, “Exercise, healthy diet and socialization help maintain better sleep habits. Better sleep habits are essential for maintaining hormones and building memory.”

They also stated that gaining better connectivity with socialization is important. Our world is so isolated and virtual it is affecting mental health in many ways. Going out to lunch or coffee with a friend can boost your mood and endorphins.

We stopped this and Akron, Fulton, and Kewanna followed suit. This brought over two million dollars back to the city budget! We then stood up when the new jail was being planned and along with Akron, Fulton, and Kewanna said NO to the County wanting to take 100% of the local option income tax to support a jail many of us felt was going to be too big and expensive for our needs, and frankly our pocketbooks.

At a televised joint meeting, the city did offer to give the County property on Monticello Road to build on, plus free hook-up, water and sewer because the infrastructure was right there. The County stated the property was not suitable to build on. An engineering report dispelled this. The purchase of the property on Sweetgum and necessary upgrades of the School View Lift Station resulted in almost a million dollars that could have been saved by taking the city property offer. Leaving us with a 27 million dollar debt, for a 220 bed jail that is averaging 50-60 local inmates per week.

The question concerning the Mayor not wanting to pay the $15.00 an acre being assessed to Rochester (your money) for maintenance of Mill Creek, asked by Odell at the debate, had to have come from the County. At the first drainage board meeting all parties were going to be assessed the $15.00 an acre, farmers and the City alike. When asked what academics was used to come up with this maintenance figure, the answer was they just knew from experience. It was also asked what ditch assessments are being used for that are currently on tax statements. The answer was nothing is used for Mill Creek maintenance. No one in the room understood this. We convinced the board to delay the decision until the new surveyor could review the situation as he would be on board in a couple of months. The next meeting in March, I could not attend. By this time, there were many more landowners in attendance and it became a reverse auction. The landowners negotiated a $4.00 an acre assessment and the City’s obligation was left at $15.00 an acre which basically tells me they had no clue as to what the actual maintenance costs would be because by dropping their original assessment to the landowners by $11.00 an acre, they would collect a lot less money. This is when we said stop, we need an independent source looking at what you are doing. So far, no independent source has been obtained.

The people who complain about our not working together are people at the County saying the Mayor won’t just go along. I am willing to work with anyone who has the citizens of Rochester interests at heart. No, I am not the County candidate, I am YOUR candidate. My opponent is being backed by many of these people who are looking desperately for a Mayor who will just go along to get along without a concern for the citizens of Rochester and their monies.

I am running on my 7 year record of successful leadership and completion of over 60 projects for the city. All this was accomplished with fiscal responsibility and NO TAX INCREASES TO THE CITIZENS OF ROCHESTER. Any tax increases have come from the county. Let’s keep the city moving forward, we have more to accomplish. Now is not the time to change course. Do not leave Rochester in the hands of a mayor with no experience and who is trying to run a new lumber business at the same time. In his own words in the debate, Trent Odell said of his previous hog business, that it was “Losing money, struggled 8 years and was against the wall financially” . Keep the financial interest of Rochester first and foremost. I have been a good steward of the taxpayers monies.

Your vote will be appreciated. Let’s keep Rochester’s interests first.

Sincerely, Mayor Denton

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Ted Denton for Mayor

Lake Bruce benefits from LARE

Lake Bruce was among the 34 area lake and stream projects in 23 counties to benefit from Lake and River Enhancement grants. The grants, for invasive aquatic vegetation management and sediment and logjam removal, total $864,610. Lake Bruce will receive $5,000.

“Indiana’s lakes and streams are a cherished natural resource for all Hoosiers, providing outstanding recreational and fishing opportunities across our state,” said Indiana DNR Director Dan Bortner.

“Through Indiana’s LARE

program, Hoosiers who get out on the water continue to make a splash in conserving and protecting these waterways, funding more than $20 million in dredging, logjam and aquatic vegetation management projects for Indiana’s lakes and streams over the last two decades. This creates a lasting impact for our state now and for generations to come.”

The grants are funded through the LARE fee paid annually by boat owners when they register their crafts with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. This user funded program benefits boaters all over the state.

The grants allow for the completion of lake and stream projects that would be difficult for local organizations to fund on their own. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis, and local sponsors share at least 20% of the cost.

Funded projects for the planning and removal of sediment and logjams help improve recreational access by removing nutrient-rich sediment and woody debris near inlets or in navigational channels, helping prevent bank erosion and the formation of new channels. These types of projects receive the highest priority for LARE funding, and they are only funded for projects focused on large-quantity debris removal.

Aquatic invasive plant control grants help control or manage aggressive non-native species that can outcompete native species and dominate plant communities. The grants can also provide economic benefits to lake communities by improving conditions for those who

or boat.

Rochester Mayoral Race — Denton and Odell respond to city questions

They do an excellent job of keeping it in great shape.

Our city pool draws large crowds. Continued upgrades are necessary and a return to having a concession stand should be considered.

Trent Odell

We’re blessed with many amenities in our town. The recent opening of the Times Theater is huge for our downtown area. Julie has become the example of what the private citizen can accomplish with a passion and a dream. There are many more out there like her that I believe have a vision for great things to come to Rochester, and I will do everything I can to nurture that ambition.

It was written in an economic development book I read that the most important main street in any town is the airport runway. We have an airport with a runway long enough to land corporate jets, which is key to the possibility of having larger industry come into town. They also have a nice conference room for corporate meetings. Matt does a great job of managing that entity and has a vision for the future.

Our Lake Manitou offers all kinds of water sports from fishing, tubing, skiing, or just boat lounging. We also have a beach area and pavilion for families to come and enjoy the water and have a nice family day. We must be good stewards of this resource and insure it is always ecologically stable.

Our hospital is under new management with Alan Fisher. He’s a community-hearted guy and I’ve had the privilege of getting to know him since he took over. I’m excited for what the hospital will become under his leadership.

Mill Creek Municipal Golf Course is a gem and needs to be a focal point of maintenance and improvement. Lee does a nice job there and I will be supporting his ideas and vision for the future as best I can. I’ve had many out-of-town friends come in to play and the opinion was that this is one of the nicest municipal courses in the state.

The Elks Golf Club offers a very nice, popular option with fewer hazards to navigate, but still with a challenging layout.

Our greatest amenity, or community attraction if you will, is our people. My parents invested here 30 years ago because they loved the people. Stacy and I have the same affection for the people of this community. The Rochester family cares for one another and desires to use their energy and ideas to make our town one that is admired and appreciated. Again, I will do everything in my power to help them accomplish this.

Ted Denton

Rochester has many amenities. The tangible ones are good restaurants, good parks, a beautiful golf course, a beautiful active lake, a good hospital, a vibrant telecommunications company in RTC, a vibrant chamber of commerce, radio station WROI, two newspapers, a city pool, new splash pad at the park, pickleball courts, a youth

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Geigers want Akron coffee shop to be gathering place

DeLynn Geiger and Lori Tilden-Geiger want their Akron coffee shop to be a gathering place for people.

Tilden-Geiger shared that The Grounded Coffee House at The Depot is meant for “people coming and gathering and grabbing their cup of coffee and sitting and neighbors meeting neighbors.”

The business opened the weekend of March 11-12. Its name comes from the fact it will be one day located at the 1883 Akron train depot that the husband and wife team moved last year to downtown Akron.

For now, Geiger and TildenGeiger are operating the coffee shop out of 111 W. Rochester St., Akron, where A-Town Pizza was located.

“It gives us time to convert the depot because that’s a lot of his-

torical work and restoration … and this way we can get the coffee business going for the people of the community,” said Geiger.

The couple hopes to get grant funds to help renovate the depot, with it and more than 90 other Akron buildings being considered to be named to the National Register of Historic Places. If that goes through, the depot would be qualified for a historic preservation grant.

After having the coffee shop open only on Saturdays and Sundays, the couple started having weekday hours the week of April 3.

Its hours now are 6:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday.

Tilden-Geiger explained why the business is primarily open only in the mornings.

“We have such great restaurants in Akron. I don’t want to compete with that, but I want to fill that early morning gap of people heading to work, needing something a little sweet on the road,” she said.

The menu, written on a blackboard salvaged from the Silver Lake School, includes Americanos, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew, with coffee from Metropolis Coffee, Chicago, Ill. The shop also uses Rishi Tea from Milwaukee, Wis., and gets pastries from Warsaw Donuts (formerly Wabash Donuts) and Harvest Moon Foods of Rochester.

One special batch brew bears the name Front Porch Swing, with its moniker being in honor of Tilden-Geiger’s late mother, Carolyn Tilden. In a Facebook post from the business, it was noted “one of her favorite places to be was on her front porch swing on East Rochester Street drinking her black coffee.”

Family ties into the shop operations as well with the Geigers’ son, Graham, and Tilden-Geiger’s sister, Tricia Tilden, working there.

Tilden-Geiger said she and Tricia have had some of the same

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Winamac Coil Spring celebrates 75 years

Winamac Coil Spring, 512 N. Smith St., Kewanna, kicked off its 75th Season of Celebration on the first day of spring, March 20.

Each member of the family executive team brings a different set of skills and experiences to the table to collaboratively lead the company.

Tony Pesaresi gained some of his critical thinking and leadership skills prior to making a

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outlet center, a very good school with many state-of-the-art features such as a beautiful auditorium and stepped-up industrial arts area, a revised and active downtown theater, very active VFW and American Legion, several very active civic organizations and clubs for adults and youth, and several businesses and factories that add so much to the community and have for years.

The tangible amenities, as you see, are numerous.

The intangible amenities of Rochester are a safe place to live, small-town values, a friendly community, conservative rural atmosphere, and the thread that ties all of our amenities together is a very good, active citizen population that not only resides here, but many have chosen to invest in Rochester.

Geigers

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customers they did when they served coffee in Harris Drug Store when they were younger. That building used to be on the lot where the Geigers moved the depot along Rochester Street.

When the coffee shop isn’t open, people can reserve it for events by calling (574) 527-3000. The couple is planning a grand opening for the shop at its current location on Friday, April 21. The shop will be open from 5-8 p.m. that evening, with a ribboncutting at 5 p.m.

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career at WCS through his experiences in firefighting and becoming the Kewanna Township fire chief and active fire and rescue educator.

The Pesaresi and Huber families have always placed the employee as the company’s greatest asset and strive to make WCS a great place to work and a company that will continue to grow well into the future.

To preserve, improve and market to draw people and industry is a continuous job. We are working with Michael Ladd, the FEDCO director, as well as the City Redevelopment Commission, to assure we are doing the things in the city’s control to make Rochester as attractive and efficient as it can be for the attraction of new people and business, such as upgrading and maintaining infrastructure vital to all.

We also have very active citizen boards at the city that invest budgeted monies toward parks and recreation projects, like upgrading our 50-year-old swimming pool that accommodated over 5,000 youngsters last summer, working with citizens to build a splash pad and pickleball courts, adding park bathrooms and upgrading Manitou Mountain play area, to name a few park improvements.

We constantly plan for improvements that are attainable with the monies we have available. After all, one amenity we have not mentioned is a city government that has not raised taxes or utility fees. We work within our budget, just like you do at home, also making Rochester an attractive place to live.

Winamac Coil Spring - OPEN

May 5th, 2023

Tours: 10AM-4PM

512 N. Smith St.,

Kewanna,

IN

Please join us in celebrating 75 years as a locally owned and operated family business. WCS, headquartered in Kewanna, is open to the public for tours starting at 10AM on Friday, May 5th, and will run every 1/2 hour until 4PM.

Cast your vote for your favorite department to help them win the time off work challenge.

Register at our welcome tent and receive a discount coupon for one of 4 food vendors. Papa Farm Pizza, Tacos and Tarot, One Eyed Jack’s and the Round Barn Creamery. Browse the equipment on display made with wire forms and springs by WCS. Equipment provided by New Holland of Rochester, GreenMark Equipment, Maximum Powersports, Ventrac, Arctic Cat and more.

Local road projects receive state funding

Fulton County is set to receive over $999,000 to complete needed road projects, according to State Rep. Jack Jordan. Funding is available through Indiana’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program,

which can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items. In total, 224 towns, cities and counties will receive over $133.4 million in state matching grants.

“Infrastructure updates are essential to our state and local economic growth,” Jordan said. “It’s great to see our communities benefit from these funds as we look forward to continued improvements and benefits to our quality of life.”

To qualify for the competitive grant, smaller municipalities provide a 25% match in local funds, while large communities

provide a 50% match. State law requires 50% of the available matching funds be awarded annually to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer.

Since 2016, Community Crossings has awarded more than $1.27 billion to improve local roads and bridges. A list of all communities receiving matching funds in the latest round is available online. Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings to learn more about the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program and the next call for projects opening in July.

Nominees sought Hall of Fame

The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame is calling for nominations for the 2023 class of veteran honorees. The nonprofit organization, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023, honors Hoosier veterans for service during and after active duty.

In addition to categories for combat valor and veteran advocacy, the hall has added a new classification for induction for community support, which recognizes veterans who have contributed exceptionally to their community, state and/or nation.

To be eligible, a nominee must meet any one of the basic criteria: born in Indiana, entered military service in Indiana or lived in Indiana a minimum of five years.

Additionally, each nominee must have been honorably discharged and must be free of felony convictions.

All branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, all ages, living or deceased, and males and females will be considered equally. The complete nomination packet and criteria can be found at imvhof.com/nominate. Nominations will be accepted through end of day Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Nominees will be honored at the annual induction ceremony and dinner to be held Friday, Nov. 10, at the Garrison on Old Fort Harrison at 6002 N. Post Road in Lawrence. Tickets will be available for purchase soon at imvhof.com.

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Rochester spring sports update

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

Boys golf takes 2nd at Logansport invite; Baseball Beats No. 5 Delphi; softball thrashes Whitko, Lewis Cass Boys golf

The Rochester boys golf team shot a 342 and finished second at the 15-team Logansport Invitational at Dykeman Park Golf Course Saturday.

Noah Riffle led Rochester with an 80. He finished two strokes behind tournament medalist Karson Parrott of Kokomo.

Other Rochester scores included J.R. McLochlin’s 85, Drew Strasser’s 87, Wesley Meadows’ 90 and Enrique Navarro’s 92.

Two strokes separated the top three teams. Rensselaer won the tournament with a 340. Lewis Cass also shot a 342 and took third behind the Zebras on the fifth player’s tiebreaker.

Rochester will return to Dykeman Park for the Logansport sectional on June 2.

Rochester was coming off a three-way dual win over Peru and Wabash on the back nine at Round Barn Golf Club at Mill Creek on April 19. Rochester shot a 166, Peru had a 187, and Wabash had a 222.

Riffle was the medalist with a 37, and his round included a birdie on the par-5 12th hole. McLochlin shot a 41, Strasser and Meadows each shot a 44, and Navarro had a 54.

Robert Bozzo led the Rochester JV with a 45.

Girls tennis

The Lady Zs lost their first two matches of the week before bouncing back to beat Triton and improve to 5-3 on the season.

The Rochester girls tennis team lost 4-1 to host Peru Tuesday. Four of the matches were decided in straight sets.

Ella McCarter, Rily Holloway and Rylee Clevenger lost singles matches. Olivia Bailey and Audrey Bolinger lost at No. 1 doubles.

Taylor Howard and Elizabeth Weaver lost the first set at No. 2 doubles before winning the final two sets.

The Rochester girls tennis team lost 5-0 to host Whitko in straight sets Wednesday. Rochester fell to 0-2 in the Three Rivers Conference.

McCarter, Holloway and Clevenger lost singles matches. Bailey and Bolinger lost at No. 1 doubles, and Howard and Weaver lost at No. 2 doubles.

Ella McCarter, Rily Holloway and Rylee Clevenger swept the singles matches for the host Lady Zs in a win over Triton Friday.

Also, Olivia Bailey and Audrey Bolinger won in straight sets at No. 1 doubles.

Taylor Howard and Elizabeth Weaver lost in straight sets at No. 2 doubles.

Holloway won 6-1, 6-0, and Clevenger rolled 6-0, 6-1.

McCarter and Danica Kuntz split the first two sets before Mc-

Carter won the third set in a 10-point pro set tiebreak after Rochester had already clinched the team victory.

Bailey and Bolinger beat Kate Howell and Allie Westafer 6-2, 6-4. Rochester is 5-3.

Softball

The Rochester softball team won both of its games last week to improve to 6-3 going into conference games against Tippecanoe Valley at home and Southwood on the road this week and a nonconference game at home against Bremen.

The week began with a 12-1 win in five innings over visiting Whitko at Fansler Field Wednesday. Sydney Haughs went 2 for 2 with a single, a homer and four RBIs, and Emma Howdeshell had a single, a homer and two RBIs. Kylie Coleman also had a double and two RBIs, Aubrey Miller had two hits and an RBI, and Kallie Watson had a hit and an RBI. Mylee Heinzmann tripled and scored a run.

Mia Howdeshell worked the first four innings in the circle for the win. She allowed three hits and one run while walking one and striking out two. Emma Howdeshell pitched a hitless fifth.

Whitko is a defending Class 2A regional champion, and they eliminated Rochester in last year’s sectional.

Rochester followed with a 15-5 home win in six innings over sectional rival Lewis Cass on Friday. Leading 8-5 going into the bottom of the sixth, the Lady Zs scored seven runs to end the game.

Emma Howdeshell went 3 for 5, and her batting average stands at .750 on the season. She had four

RBIs in the sixth inning alone, including a two-run homer and a walk-off two-run double.

Kylie Coleman, Haughs, Watson, Mia Howdeshell and Darah Strasser added two hits each.

Howdeshell pitched a five-hitter.

Baseball

Rochester went 3-0 last week to improve to 9-2 on the season. They outscored their opponents by a combined 35-2.

They began the week with a 6-1 win over Whitko in their Three Rivers Conference opener at Bob Copeland Field on Wednesday.

Aaron Huffman allowed one run over six innings and Tarick McGlothin pitched a scoreless seventh.

McGlothin led off the game with a homer, and Jake Seuferer and Brayden Zink later had RBI singles in the first.

Jaxon Harper cut the Rochester lead to 3-1 with an RBI single off Huffman in the fourth, but Huffman got Riley Harman to ground out with two men in scoring position to get out of a fifth-inning jam.

In the sixth, Colton Ferverda clubbed a pinch-hit two-run double to left and later scored on a balk to extend the lead to five.

Rochester followed with a 5-0 road win over Class 2A No. 5 Delphi Friday. Ethan Medina and McGlothin combined on a two-hitter.

Medina walked three and struck out seven over five innings, and McGlothin fanned three over two hitless innings.

Zink had two hits and three RBIs, and freshman Zakk Parks, making his first career varsity start in center field, had two hits and an RBI.

Rochester then capped their

week with a 24-1 win in five innings over Oregon-Davis at Bob Copeland Field on Saturday. Tanner Reinartz had four RBIs on a pair of two-run singles, and Ferverda homered and had three RBIs. Seuferer also had three RBIs.

Callen Ferverda had two hits as part of Rochester’s nine-run third inning. Rochester had 15 hits. Oregon-Davis pitchers walked 13 and also hit four batters.

Track

Led by individual champions R.J. Keranko and Chris Rohr, the Rochester boys track team scored 70 points and finished third out of nine teams at the LaPorte Invitational Saturday.

Keranko won the 800 meters in 2:05.37, Rohr won the 3,200 in 10:19.38, and Keranko and Rohr made up half of the 4 x 800 relay team that won in 8:44.95; Grant Bailey and Lane Shank joined them on the team.

LaPorte won with 177 points.

In the girls meet, Rochester scored 48.5 points and took seventh in the nine-team field. Senior Zoe Seward won the 3,200 meters in 12:06.32.

Hobart took the team title with 132 points.

Both Rochester teams began their week by beating Peru at Barnhart Field on senior night. The girls won 66-39 while the boys won 61-57.

Volleyball

Laneia Strasser was approved as Rochester’s new volleyball coach at a school board meeting April 17. Strasser had been coaching at Rochester Middle School since 2017. She is a 2002 Rochester graduate.

Limited tickets remaining for Fulton County Community Gala

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce is reminding the public to reserve seats for the 2023 Fulton County Annual Community Gala and Awards Ceremony, as limited tickets remain available.

The event will be held on Saturday, April 29, at The Jackson Estates, 1674 N. 750W, Rochester. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for guests to enjoy live music and networking during cocktail hour, and dinner will begin at 7 p.m. 2022 Community Awards and the Community

Service Award winner will be announced during the awards ceremony at 8 p.m.

Seats are available for purchase at the Chamber Office for guests to enjoy a celebratory evening of networking and great food at The Jackson Estates. Guests are encouraged to wear their red carpet best and a cash bar will be available.

Individual tickets for Chamber members are $50 or $450 for a table of eight. Nonmember and com-

munity pricing is $75 for individual tickets and $650 for a table of eight. Table pricing includes preferential seating and recognition.

This event would not be possible without our event sponsor, Rochester Metal Products.

If you have any questions or if you would like to reserve your seats, please email Kellie Scobie at kellie@fultoncountychamber.com, call the office at (574) 224-2666, or see us at 822 Main St. in Rochester.

P UBLIC A UCTIONS

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.

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. CR 700W, Silver Lake. metzgerauction.com, mossyoakproperties.com. Auction Manager Brecken Kennedy, (260) 578-7661.

Online Only Lakefront

Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at 1146 S. 1450E, Akron. 2½ acres on Rock Lake. Home features open kitchen/ living area with vaulted ceilings, large walk-in closet, guest home. bidmetzger.com, (260) 982-0238.

Greer Estate Public Auction

3 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at 13343 6C Road, Plymouth. Furniture, antiques, collectibles, household and miscellaneous. For photos visit oakcrestauctions.com.

Online only Lakefront

Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at 10150 Edgewater Drive, Silver Lake. Custom home with attached garage and pole barn on Silver Lake, 1.19 acres, 240-feet of frontage. bidmetzger.com.

Real Estate And Personal Property Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at 9426

W. CR 700N, Etna Green. Twelveplus acres on one tract includes project home, woods and pond. Personal property auction to follow; includes jeep, truck, ATVs, tractor, Harley motorcycle, ZTR mower and tools. metzgerauction.com, (260) 982-0238.

Online Only

Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Monday, May 15, at 9249 E. SR 16, Twelve Mile. Country home, pole building on 4 wooded acres, building site, offered in two tracts. bidmetzger.com.

BUYER BEWARE The Shopping Guide

News cannot screen all advertisements to eliminate possibilities of fraud or misleading information. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Persons responding to ads are advised to contact the Better Business Bureau in your area or the Indiana Secretary of State’s Fraud Hotline before sending any money. 1-800-223-8791

Free Free A040

LOWERY ORGAN, two keyboards, one octave foot pedals. Also of note, its own rhythm section and other special effects. Call 574-551-8347.

Free high speed internet if qualified. Govt. pgm for recipients of select pgms incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet. Android tablet free w/one-time $20 copay. Free shipping. Call Maxsip Telecom! 1-833-758-3892

It All Adds Up In The Classifieds

Miscellaneous A085

Become a published author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author’s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads

Handyman C157

Lawn & Garden C220

NOW TAKING FREE ESTIMATES for landscaping. Call A+ Yard Services/Joel @ 574-551-3202.

YEAZEL’S FOR THE Birds- Quality wild bird food. Saturday, 8:30-1:30, 614N. Troutman, Kewanna.

Mechanical Services C228

WALNUT REPAIR, starters, alternators, generators, costume hydraulic hoses & battery cables, tractor repair, mag neto repair, Mon.-Sat. dawn to dusk. 574-892-5968

Plumbing C260

Misc. Service C430

BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable pricesNo payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-761-1725

Inflation is at 40 year highs. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief to find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe!

Farm Animals G010

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

Fertilizer G050

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

Miscellaneous Farm G070

Small Remodeling, Decks, Landscaping, Odd Jobs, Garage Door Pressure Washing

HANDYMAN TROY Call Troy (574) 835-8499

Insurance C200

Dental insurance - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance - not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258

TV Satellite C400

DISH TV $64.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/31/24. 1-866-479-1516

DIRECTV Stream - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo for 12 mos Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/Choice Package or higher.) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS

1-866-859-0405

Misc. Service C430

Diagnosed with lung cancer? You may qualify for a substantial cash awardeven with smoking history. No obligation! We’ve recovered millions. Let us help!! Call 24/7, 1-877-648-2503

MobileHelp, America’s premier mobile medical alert system. Whether you’re home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936

HughesNet - Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 866-499-0141

Free quote: 1-877-592-3616 Switch and save up to $250/yr on talk, text & data. No contract or hidden fees. Unlimited talk & text with flexible data plans. Premium nationwide coverage. 100% U.S. based customer service. Limited time get $50 off any new account. Use code GIFT50. 1-855-903-3048

General Employment E030 DSP

Manitou Training Center has a full-time opening for a DSP (Direct Support Staff) working with individuals with developemntal disabilities. Valid driver’s license required. No experience necessary, training is provided.

Apply at 1690 E. Lucas St., Rochester, IN or online at www.msdcin.org

Part-Time Employment E050

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

PART-TIME MAINTENANCE manager 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.

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

APPROXIMATELY 3 ACRES pasture grass for baling near the town of Fulton. Alfalfa sewn 4 years ago. 260-417-1071

Articles For Sale P030

STIHL CHAINSAW, MS180C, $50.00. Adjustable siding table, $50.00. 574-223-6332

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

STIHL HS 45 HEDGE TRIMMERS. Excellent condition. $200. 260-705-3488

Misc. Merchandise P200

!!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-433-8277

Generic Viagra & Cialis 100 tablets only $89. 3 Asthalin inhalers $69. Other meds available shipping included 100% Guaranteed 888-203-0881 www.usaservicesonline.com

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

Pet Services Q020

Are you a pet owner?

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Inductees in the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame are honored at the organization’s memorial building at 5360 Herbert Lord Road in Lawrence. The freestanding building is the only known memorial of its kind in the nation and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame, you can do so by mailing a check or money order payable to Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame to P.O. Box

HUGE ESTATE LIVE PUBLIC AUCTION

MONDAY, MAY 1st

Auction Starts At 5 P.M. (Eastern Time) Doors Open @ 4 P.M.

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SOUTH OF LAPAZ OR NORTH OF PLYMOUTH ON OLD U.S. 31 (MICHIGAN RD.) TURN EAST AT TRI-WAY THEATRE, FOLLOW 4A TO AUCTION, OR OFF THE 31 BY-PASS EXIT 233 (LAPAZ EXIT) ONTO U.S. 6 EAST ¼ MILE TO LILAC RD., TURN SOUTH & FOLLOW SIGNS TO AUCTION . . . PLENTY OF PARKING.

TABLES FULL OF GLASSWARE & SMALLS . . OVER 100 CUPS & SAUCERS, OVER 50 PCS. DECORATIVE STONEWARE, OVER 70 PCS.

ROYAL ALBERT BONE CHINA DINNERWARE

COUNTRY ROSE PATTERN, OVER 50 PCS.

LENOX CHINA DINNERWARE ETERNAL PATTERN, OLD STOVE TOP COFFEE POTS, 9-GOEBEL FIGURINES & 6 PLATES, 9 PCS. CORNING CORNFLOWER COOKWARE, PYREX GLASS DRIP COFFEE POT, FENTON, GLASS BASKETS, HULL ART VASE, ALBEE & ETHAN ALLEN STATUES, JEWELRY BOXES, 3-THUMBELINA DOLLS IN BOXES, ALADDIN KERO LAMP W/HAND PAINTED SHADE (FENTON) ?, BEAUTIFUL

269098, Indianapolis, IN 46226. Online donations can also be made at imvhof.com.

The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame is a 501(c)3 organization founded in 2013 by representatives from government, business and retired military.

The organization strives to publicly emphasize the honor brought to the state of Indiana and the nation by the sacrifice of Indiana military veterans and their families. Indiana follows a few other states that have established similar organizations.

Pike Garage Doors Inc.

Sales - Installation - Parts - Service

117 E. Third St. • Rochester • 574-223-2898

WE HONOR VISA & MASTERCARD

Fulton County Transpo Is Seeking FULL TIME DRIVERS

For Out-Of-Town Medical Trips And Local Driving Successful applicant must be detail oriented and able to pass drug/alcohol tests and physical exam.

Applications available at Fulton County Transpo office. All training is provided. 625 Pontiac St. Rochester, IN M-F 7am to 5pm

G.W.T.W. STYLE LAMP, 9-SETS OF LAMPS-19 TABLE LAMPS-NIGHT STAND LAMPS, OIL LAMPS, OVER 130 PCS. PINK DEPRESSION GLASS, 2-LRG. CERAMIC CATS, PITCHERS & BOWLS, S & P’S, SEVERAL SETS OF FLATWARE, HOOVER STEAM VAC CARPET CLEANER W/ATTACHMENTS, SHARK STEAM BROOM, RCA 32” HDFLATSCREEN W/REMOTE, SEVERAL COUNTER TOP SMALL APPLIANCES-SOME NEW IN BOX, LOTS MISC. BASKETS, DECORATIVE HAT & OTHER BOXES, BIRDHOUSE DECOR, SOME NICE PICTURES-PRINTS-MIRRORS, MORE. VERY NICE MODERN FURNITURE . . . VERY NICE WHITE SOFA, FR. PROV. STYLE LOVESEAT, MAUVE GOLDEN ELEC. LIFT CHAIR, PR. BLUE WING BACK CHAIRS, FLORAL LOVESEAT, STORAGE TRUNK W/PADDED TIGER CLOTH TOP, PR. FLORAL WING BACK CHAIRS, TELL CITY MAPLE 2 PC. DESK, 2-MAPLE 2 PC. HUTCHES, LRG. MAPLE CHEST OF DRAWERS W/DBL. MIRRORS, 2-SMALL MAPLE SIDE BUFFETS, DROP LEAF COFFEE TABLE, BLUE EARLY AMERICAN ROCKER, 2-END TABLES, CARD TABLE & 4 FOLDING CHAIRS, BEAUTIFUL MAPLE MARBLE TOP WASH STAND, SET OF 6 WHITE WOOD DINING CHAIRS, MISC. CHAIRS, FOOTSTOOLS, FULL LENGTH FLOOR MIRROR, 2-FLOOR MDL. JEWELRY BOXES, PLANT STANDS, BREAKFAST TABLE & 2 CHAIRS, NEAT METAL FRAME KIDNEY SHAPED GLASS TOP END TABLE, MAPLE FULL/QUEEN COMPLETE BED FRAME ONLY, OLD METAL DBL. WASHTUBS W/LIDS, BLANKET CHEST, VERY NICE OAK ROBBINS DINING TABLE W/4 LEAVES, SMALL OAK DBL. DROP LEAF TABLE, OLD PAINTED WOOD CABINET, 4 PC. WHITE WICKER PATIO SET, 2-WICKER ROCKERS, 2-WICKER CHAIRS, MORE. TO SELL OUTSIDE AT 5:30 EASTERN TIME. 2-GLASS TOP PATIO TABLES (NO CHAIRS), METAL HOSTESS CART, 4-CAST IRON CHAIRS, SMALL CAST IRON GRAPE PATTERN PATIO TABLE, VERY NICE GLASS TOP-METAL FRAME PATIO TABLE & 6 METAL CHAIRS.

100’S OF GOOD BOX LOTS . . . OVER 100 FLATS OF LINENS, LOTS OF KITCHEN UTENSILS, 36 PC. SET CMAS DINNERWARE W/BOXES, OVER 100 PCS. EACH OF BLUE & PINK WILLOW STYLE ORIENTAL DISHES, BOXES OF OLD DISHES, BOXES OF FIGURINES-BIRDS-WILDLIFE, COOKBOOKS, COOKWARE-BAKEWARE, HOLIDAY DECOR, ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS & FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, OVER 20 TEAPOTS, SEVERAL BOXES OF DECORATIVE THROW PILLOWS, 2-VERY NICE AREA RUGS, DRESSER MIRRORS, FABRIC, SEWING ITEMS, OVER 20 FULL/QUEEN & 20 KING NEW IN PKGS. QUILTED BED SPREADS, 5-PUNCH BOWLS & CUPS, MORE. VIEW OVER 400 PICTURES & UP-DATES AT WWW.GOTOAUCTION.COM I.D. # 6381 ** OR TEDS AUCTION CENTER ON FACEBOOK **

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