Fulton County Shopping Guide News - May 10, 2023

The hallway and recreation room at Burket Education Center are lined with photos of 419 students who have earned their high school diplomas since the center was opened in 2003. This year, roughly 15 students will join them, with the added privilege of marking the center’s 20th anniversary.

Tucked away in the countryside between Palestine and Mentone, Burket Education Center occupies a building formerly occupied by Burket Elementary School, which was founded in 1963.

Also located on the grounds is the Burket High School gymnasium, built in 1919, just after World War I. The high school closed in 1955 and is no longer standing; however, on Thursday, May 18, Burket Education Center will hold its graduation ceremony in the gym.

Alternative education teacher Micah Lukens, a Tippecanoe Valley High School grad, joined

Burket’s staff in its first year, 2003, just after graduating from Depaw University. “Alternative education was new back then,” he recalled. “It sounded interesting, and I’ve been here ever since.” He was also named “Valley Teacher of the Year” in 2021.

Burket Center, Lukens explained, is primarily composed of high school juniors and seniors who have fallen behind in the traditional setting. Burket provides them with a path to “credit recovery” and advancement, a “last chance” for students to stay on track and earn their diploma, which can have a huge impact on their future.

“Research shows that people without a high school diploma have a life expectancy of between nine and 11 fewer years,” said Lukens. “Things are going to be better for you,” he tells his students.

Burket students use Apex Learning Systems, an advancement-based, online curriculum with state academic standards built in, which allows a motivated student to earn more

credits faster than in the traditional setting. Although the classes are virtual, students must still work in-person at

Burket, where Lukens and other staff members are on hand to provide further instruction and Continued on page 3

Arnie and Laura Snipes make the most of retirement

Arnie and Laura Snipes of Rochester are enjoying their retirement. At ages 92 and 74 respectively, the couple has made the most of their free time, even building their own home on the banks of the Tippecanoe River, where they also happen to be restoring around 100 acres of woodland.

In June, the Snipes will celebrate their 31st wedding anniversary. At the time of their wedding, Arnie, a Korean War veteran, had retired from a 30-year stint as a

mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. However, he was not quite ready to stop working, so he started Arnie Snipes Construction, specializing in roofing and siding.

Laura also helped with the construction business, and as a sideline she operated a choose-and-cut Christmas tree business, a job she dearly loved. “It was hard for me to let go of that,” she confided. But she has found another fulfilling past time to take its place.

The Snipes are working to restore roughly 100 acres of Indiana woodlands. It’s hard work protecting the native oaks, hickories and other species from

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“I hand planted a lot of the trees,” recalled Laura, who is also a master naturalist. “This is my passion. It’s not work.”

“I hope I live to be 94, so I can see the trees that were planted 20 years ago,” said Laura. While getting around has gotten a little more difficult in recent years, he still manages to put in regular rounds of golf at the Round Barn Golf Club. “I get out about three times a week,” he said. “I’ll golf as long as I can walk and swing the club.”

The Snipes have been active in other ways as well. They are members of the Kiwanis Club, and until recently were regular Habitat for Humanity volunteers. They helped roof the first Habitat house in Fulton County as well as several thereafter. They enjoyed their time with the organization. “It was fun to work with each other,” said Laura.

After working on so many houses for others, the Snipes decided to build one for themselves. Their home sits above the Tippecanoe River and is located at the end of a long drive, which winds through native woodlands

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filled with wildlife.

The house is notable for its curved walls, tall ceilings and large windows, which blur the border between inside and outside, opening out into views of woods and the Tippecanoe River. The couple also used reclaimed wood, including hand-hewed barn beams.

The Snipes did much of the

work themselves with the help of family and others. “There were so many adventures. Everything we did was something new,” said Laura, who credits Arnie’s “easy going” nature for helping the three-year building process go smoothly … except for one small mishap.

“I shot a spiked nail into my thumb,” said Laura. “We were careful after that.”

The resulting home is a testament to the couple’s harmonious relationship with nature and each other. If there is a secret to their success it may be Laura’s simple suggestion: “Just develop a sense of wonder.”

The Rochester High School spring sports team pictures were recently published in Shopping Guide News. Rochester Lady Zebra softball player Lillee Conley had her name misspelled as “Konley.” We are sorry for the error and wanted to notify our readers of the correct spelling.

help keep them “on task.”

“There is more of an elementary school dynamic,” noted Lukens. “The student is the center, before the subjects.”

Along with Lukens, TVHS secretary Nicki Lewis and retired Allen County Deputy Prosecutor Byron Tinkey serve as teaching aides. Tinkey told Lukens he wanted to “help mold kids before they get into trouble,” rather than seeing them in court down the line.

TVHS counselors also work with Burket students. “We have a great staff from top to bottom.”

Lukens is keen to dispel stereotypes about behavioral problems often associated with “alternative education.” Burket students deal with a wide range of issues related to pregnancy, child care, mental and physical health problems, work and others. “They just need to be cared for a little more.”

Lukens still hears from Burket graduates who have had “tons of successes in life. … They just needed a different way of doing things.

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“I’ve seen a lot of great kids come through,” he enthused. In fact, a graduate currently working as an engineer in California recently reached out to Lukens on LinkedIn.

Burket Center also enjoys a close connection to TVHS and the local community. Close to 20 speakers have visited the center. Beaver Dam Community Church and Burket Bible Church sponsor holiday events and graduation. The recreation room sports a pool and pingpong tables where staff and students hold tournaments and a popular chili cook-off. Lukens goal is to increase community integration in the future.

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O BITUARIES

Bonnie Lett

Former R.R. Donnelley Employee

Bonnie Lett, 93, Rochester, passed away at 8:16 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at her residence.

On April 6, 1930, Bonnie Marie was born in Mulberry to Perry A. and Cora Mae Karn Skiles. Growing up, she was the next to the youngest of nine siblings.

As a dedicated employee, Bonnie worked at Heckman Bindery, North Manchester, and R.R. Donnelley, Warsaw, in packing. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church of Rochester.

Enjoying nature, Bonnie loved to go fishing and hunt mushrooms, but would not share her secret locales with anyone. She enjoyed crocheting beautiful blankets for her family. Working jigsaw puzzles was a great way to spend a cold winter day. During baseball season, the Chicago Cubbies were the first and only choice of entertainment. Bonnie sat in her favorite chair with Ace cheering for the Cubs.

Left to cherish Bonnie’s memory are two sons, Michael Cripe of Rochester and Richard Cripe and wife Catherine of Maple Valley, Wash.; granddaughter, Emily Marie Cripe and husband Peter Mavrovic of Chicago, Ill.; three stepgrandchildren, Terry Lett, Mike Lett and Tammy Rude and their families; a sister-n-law, Betty Jean Landes Skiles of Mulberry; several nieces and nephews; and canine companion, Ace, a chug.

Preceding Bonnie in death are her parents; first husband, Harold Francis Cripe, in 1978; second husband, Chester Lett; eight siblings, Homer Lee Skiles, Ruth Lucile Skiles Strong, Pauline Anna Belle Beachle, Elsie Ellen Skiles Brubaker, Glen Robert Skiles, Eldon Eugene Skiles, Catherine Mae Skiles Cunningham and Junior Perry Dale Skiles; and her canine, Otis, a shih tzu.

Per Bonnie’s request, private family services will be held. Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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

Joan Louise Eiser

Helping Hands Volunteer

After a lifetime of cultivating gardens as lush and perennial as her everlasting bonds with her boundless friends and family, Joan Louise Eiser passed on in the early hours of Friday, May 5, 2023.

The eldest of six, she was born to Everett and Arvilla (Passwater) Whetstone on Sept. 13, 1931, and wed to Michael Eiser Sr. in 1950, who preceded her in death after over 50 years of devotion, care and occasionally cutthroat card playing.

Joan spent 10 years in quality control at Kimble Glass, countless mornings and afternoons woodworking or crafting and thousands of hours volunteering her time with Helping Hands, as well as both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America. But her greatest joy and comfort was the company of her adoring, ever-growing family.

She is survived by her brother, Dan Whetstone; her sister, Jewel Wood; her daughter, Linda Eiser; son, Michael Eiser Jr. and wife Lisa; son, Mark Eiser and wife Kim; grandchildren, Nicki Deskins, Raechel Kill, Brittany Estep, Cole and Thom Eiser; great-grandchildren, Alyssa Kollman, Austin Whittaker, Noah, Olivia, Lauren and Andrew Kill; great-great-grandchildren, Leah and Lona Kollman and Paige Estep; stepgreat-grandchildren, Hailey and Brad Deskins; and stepgreatgreat-granddaughter, Mila Deskins. Her memory will live on in the smiles and laughter she shared with everyone she met.

The funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with Pastors Emily Gearhart and David Easton officiating. The interment was in the Tippecanoe Cemetery following the service. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to Mentone Helping Hands or Promedica Hospice of Fort Wayne.

Patricia Ann Armstrong

Fletcher’s Lake Church Member

Patricia “Pattie” Ann Armstrong, 75, Lucerne, went to be with the Lord at 7:52 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023, passing away peacefully at her home.

She was born May 23, 1947, in Rochester, the daughter of Charles “Bud” and Margaret L. (Spencer) Sutton. On Oct. 2, 1999, she married Vancel Keith Armstrong. He preceded her in death in 2017.

Pattie was a member of Fletcher’s Lake Church. She spent several years of employment taking care of people with special needs. She enjoyed and loved spending time with family. She had a love for music, she loved to sing and play the omnichord, guitar and ukulele. She enjoyed playing euchre and canasta. She was a collector of angels and loved to take pictures.

Survivors include her sons, Tom (companion Laurie) Roush, Lucerne, and Troy Roush, Lucerne; grandson, Cole Roush; and daughterin-law, Jennifer Roush, Logansport.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister and granddaughter.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Fulton, with Rev. Dave Sommers officiating. Friends may visit from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Peak Community Services through the funeral home.

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

Robert Lee Brubaker

U.S. Air Force Veteran

Robert Lee Brubaker, 79, Rochester, passed away at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023, at his residence.

He was born Aug. 11, 1943, in Los Angeles, Calif., the son of Robert V. and Dorothy L. (Shobe) Brubaker. He spent many years living and working in California before moving to Rochester.

Robert had served with the United States Air Force and had worked for Indiana Metals in Rochester. He attended the Hillcrest Baptist Church and in his spare time enjoyed painting, making models and volunteering at the senior center.

Survivors include his sisters, Carolyn (Keith) Bathrick, Rochester, and Phyllis Arlene Croussore, Crestview, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; dear grandmother, Eva Shobe; grandparents; and brother-in-law, James Croussore. Graveside services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester. Friends visited from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday May 9, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorial contributions may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh. com.

Spencer Allen Bach

Spencer Allen Bach, 25, North Manchester, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from a motor vehicle accident.

He was born May 8, 1997.

He is survived by his parents, Kim (Stanley) Witmer, North Manchester and John A. Bach, Delong; sisters, Angel Marie Bach, Rochester, Stephanie Baldridge, Claypool, and Jenna (Joel) Reavis, Wonewoc, Wis.; brothers, Brian Witmer, North Manchester and Trenton Witmer, Logansport; and maternal grandmother, Judy Spencer, Rochester.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ray Spencer; paternal grandparents, David and Jacqueline Bach Sr.; uncle, JR Spencer; and sister, Michelle Witmer Neal.

A gathering to celebrate Spencer’s life was held May 7, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR. 114 W., North Manchester.

Memorial contributions can be made to McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR. 114 W., North Manchester, IN 46962, to assist with final expenses.

Janice L. Corbett

Janice L. (Beghtel) Corbett, 97, South Bend, a native of Rochester, died April 28, 2023.

She was born Dec. 11, 1925. On Dec. 20, 1946, she married Robert J. Corbett, who preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 2004.

She is survived by her children, Deborah Bowen, Mishawaka, and Robert L. (Marla) Corbett, Granger; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bonnie.

She is also preceded in death by her parents, Russel J. and Ruth (Charters) Beghtel; daughter, Suzanne Reynolds; sisters, Clara Sue, Doris, Mary, Patsy, Barbara; and a brother, Joe.

A private memorial service was held May 9, in Palmer Funeral Home — Welshiemer North Chapel, 17033 Cleveland Road, South Bend. Condolences may be left for the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Timothy L. Bahney

Timothy L. Bahney, 62, Akron, died at 8:09 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

He was born Oct. 29, 1960. He married on Sept. 12, 1987 to Jane (Bass) Bahney, she survives.

Melissa Agee

Melissa “Mae” Agee, 71, Winamac, died at 2:22 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2023, in Pulaski Healthcare Center, Winamac. She was born Dec. 18, 1951.

She is survived by her sisters, Delores “Lorsie” (Jimmie) Stone and Bonnie (Thomas) Zimmerman, North Judson, and Peggy Mays, Plymouth; brother, Jed (Dorothy) Agee, Lalanto, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Julie (Bailey) Agee; sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Rose and Arlett Hiese; brothers, Earden Agee, William Riley Agee and Richard Agee.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, in the Gospel Lighthouse Church, 5823 Center St., Delong, with visitation from 11 a.m. -1 p.m.

Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center. Guest book and condolence can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

He is also survived by his children, Alex (Hannah) Bahney, Rochester, Hannah (Jessica Knudsen) Bahney, Indianapolis, Clayton Bahney (Kenzie Howard), Akron, and Garrett Bahney, Indianapolis; sisters, Karen (Kevin) Wilson, Walton, Sandy (Steve) Linn, Macy, and Tammy (Mayo) Medina, Fulton; brothers, Allen (Lane) Bahney, Macy, and Ted (Missy) Bahney, Wabash; mother-in-law, Betty Bass, Wabash; sister-in-law, Susan Bass (Kendra Ducy); and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Barbara Jo (Mygrant) Bahney; father-in-law, Richard Bass; sister-in-law, Beth Arwood and her husband Lee.

Services were held May 6, in Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 West Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor Thad Stewart officiating.

The interment was in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to The ALS Association Indiana Chapter, 9449 Priority Way W. Dr. #130, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

David W. Hutchison

David W. Hutchison, 62, Rochester, died unexpectedly May 6, 2023, in his home from natural causes. A private celebration of life with burial in the Akron Cemetery, Akron, will be held at a later date. The Good Family Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Expressions may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

B IRTHS O BITUARIES

Allan Lee Van Dalsen U.S. Army Veteran

Allan Lee Van Dalsen, 75, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 24, 2022, at his home in Goodyear, Ariz.

Allen was born in Rochester to Richard Van Dalsen and Annabelle (Zolman) Van Dalsen. His early education was in Macy until the family moved to Rochester, where Allan graduated from Rochester High School, participating in baseball, basketball, senior ales, Lettermen’s Club, pep block, track, weight lifting, intramurals and play crew.

He married Carol (Miller) Van Dalsen and three daughters were born of that union, Andrea, Ali and Angela.

Allan proudly served in the United States Army in Vietnam and was awarded a purple heart, air medal, Vietnam campaign metal, Vietnam service medal, combat infantryman badge, National Defense Service medal and ARCOM W/V for exceptional service of heroism with valor.

He lived many years in Punta Gorda, Fla., Virginia Beach, Va., and Goodyear, Ariz. Allan’s great passion was his study and vast knowledge of nutrition, vitamins and supplements and helping people with their desire to understand the benefits on a journey to better health.

He enjoyed watching Notre Dame, football, men and women’s basketball and being an arm chair quarterback, as well as a side line coach and reviewing in slow motion controversial plays or calls with his brother Rich. He took great pride in landscaping his yard, building flower beds and gardening. And having to rise before sunrise to beat the afternoon heat in Arizona to keep it all looking perfect.

Because he lived a great distance from his family, he spent a great deal of time on the phone daily talking to his daughters, grandchildren, mother, brother and his cousin, Harry Dee Van Dalsen of Macy.

Allan is preceded in death by his baby brother, Michael; and father, Richard Van Dalsen.

Left to survive are his wife, Alba Van Dalsen, Goodyear, Ariz.; mother, Annabelle (Zolman) Van Dalsen (James) Deluca, Port Charlotte, Fla.; daughters, Andrea Yeargin and Ali Kosicki, both of Rochester, and Angela Van Dalsen, Florida; grandchildren, Zachary (Haley) Rogalski, Cody Kosicki, Lexis Van Dalsen, Berkley and Belle Van Dalsen; great-grandchildren, Ashton and Landon Rogalski, Ava and Avery Van Dalsen; brother, Richard (LuAnn) Van Dalsen II, Niles, Mich.

Military burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, May 15, at the Plainview Cemetery, Macy.

Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh. com.

C OUNTY R EPORT

Marriage Licenses

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

Daniels-Neal

Wyatt Daniels, 22, Kewanna, and Delilah Neal, 21, Rochester.

Blocker-Bullman

J Chris Blocker, 64, Rochester, and Mavis Bullman, 61, Rochester.

Ernie-Compton

George Ernie Jr., 42, Rochester, and Megan Compton, 35, Royal Center.

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts: Guyse — Eric Guyse, Rochester, and Angel Guyse, Rochester. With minor children.

Richardson — Lee Richardson, Argos, and Tricia Richardson, Rochester. No minor children.

Court News Circuit Court

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

Wilmington Savings Fund Society,

Hudson Scott Wayne Taylor

Kyleigh Bumford, Rochester, is the parent of a son, Hudson Scott Wayne, born at 8:27 p.m. May 2, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

John Daily Potter

Daily Potter and Ashley Whitaker, Rochester, are the parents of a son, John Daily, born at 8:24 a.m. May 4, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

John joins Tryston Whitaker, 13; and Ashlynn Whitaker, 8. Maternal grandparents, Ken Whitaker, Bremen, and Vicki Luz, Rochester; paternal grandparents, John Daily Potter, Davina Riggle, and Jeremy Riggle, all of Kewanna.

John Michael Allen

Logan Allen and Sally Greene, Rochester, are the parents of a son, John Michael, born at 2:03 a.m. May 4, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Gradee Joseph Lee Adams

Ryan and Chaitra (Jewell) Adams, Akron, are the parents of a son, Gradee Joseph Lee, born at 12:28 p.m. May 4, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 5 pounds, 14 1/2 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Gradee joins Berklee, 4, and Jurnee, 5.

Maternal grandparents, John and Rhonda Jewell, Akron; paternal grandparents, Gary and Jeni Adams, Akron; paternal greatgrandparents, James (Jim) and Shirley Bickel, Akron.

Daisy Lynn Mae VanLue

Christopher VanLue and Keesha (Price) ElGartili, Argos, are the parents of a daughter, Daisy Lynn Mae, born at 8:49 a.m. May 5, in

Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 7 pounds 1 1/2 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Daisy Lynn joins Charlemagne, 23, Gerwind, 19, Farrah, 7, Jr, 4, and Marley, 2.

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FSB, as trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust F v. Trista Hughes and Justin Hughes, both of Rochester; Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority; and Capital One Bank (USA) NA. $88,202.16.

Superior Court

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

Captial One, N.A. v. Mary Righter, Rochester, $2,888.82, plus court costs. Plenary

Landon Smith, Heather Smith v. Clark Contractor Services LLC, Noblesville; and Joseph D. Clark, Cicero, compensation for punitive damages and expenses.

Civil Tort

Jeffrey Moore v. Loren Tilleraas, Logansport; and Joyce Douglass, Kewanna, compensation for injuries and damages, and court costs.

Small Claims

Tim’s Body Shop v. Cody Groninger, New Haven, $1,500.

Traffic Violations

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

Speeding — Janiyah Russell, Crown Point, $171; Kyle Jordan, Greenwood, $171; Capric Lewis, Indianapolis, $171; Demetrio Malagon, Benton Harbor, Mich., $150.50; William Moreland Jr., Winamac, $150.50; Kaitlynn Laird, South Bend, $160.50; Nathan Grimmer, Valparaiso, $171; Christopher Anderson, Mishawaka, $150.50.

Driving While Suspended — Cinthia Reed, Monticello, $160.50.

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Student

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Communications

Contest for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

Seanna Baird, a senior at Indiana School for the Deaf in Indianapolis, recently won the Indiana North Optimist District’s Communications Contest for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing; she was sponsored by the Rochester Optimist Club. The theme of this year’s contest was “Discovering the Optimism Within Me”.

Baird will receive a $2,500 scholarship for the honor.

“Through sign language, Se-

anna did a wonderful job of presenting her thoughts about the questions posed to her,” District Chair Becky Mahoney said. “We have no doubt that Seanna has a bright future ahead of her.”

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adult and youth members in almost 3,000 clubs in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico and throughout the world. Each year, around 300 Optimist Clubs participate in the Communications Contest for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Carrying the motto “Bringing Out the Best in Youth, in our Communities, and in Ourselves,” Optimists conduct positive service projects that reach more than 6 million young people each year. To learn more about Optimist International, please call (314) 371-6000 or visit the organization’s website at optimist.org.

‘Empty the Shelters’ hosts spring national event

BISSELL Pet Foundation is teaming up with Dogtopia to bring its spring national “Empty the Shelters” adoption event to more than 350 shelters in 45 states through May 15, including Fulton County Animal Center, 1540 N. Wentzel St., Rochester.

Adoption fees at participating organizations will be just $50 or less per cat or dog. As the nation’s largest funded adoption event, “Empty the Shelters” has helped nearly 140,000 pets find loving homes with an average of 1,000 pets adopted per day during quarterly national events.

Not every shelter is participating for the full event. Potential adopters are encouraged to visit the “Empty the Shelters” website to find the nearest participating shelter and confirm the adoption day details.

For an interactive map, visit bissellpetfoundation.org/empty-theshelters.

“BISSELL Pet Foundation’s ‘Empty the Shelters’ is proven to make a lifesaving difference, and we are thrilled to team up with Dogtopia, who shares our vision to give every pet their best life,” said Cathy Bissell, founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. “This is a very difficult time for shelters across the country, with increasing owner surrenders due to the housing crisis and inflation as well as slowed adoption rates. With Dogtopia’s

partnership, we are hopeful more pets than ever will find homes during this national event.”

“Dogtopia believes every family should have the choice to have a dog in their life, so we are excited to help more families experience the joy a dog brings,” said Neil Gill, CEO of Dogtopia. “Enhancing the joy of pet parenthood is core to our organization. All our committed day care teams work hard at developing better canine citizens through exercise, socialization, and education. We understand it takes a village to raise a well-balanced dog, and we’re thrilled to work with BISSELL Pet Foundation to change both dog and human lives through “Empty the Shelters.”

Below are some additional facts about BISSELL Pet Foundation.

• BISSELL Pet Foundation was founded in 2011 by Cathy Bissell.

• “Empty the Shelters” is the nation’s largest funded adoption event and has helped nearly 140,000 pets find homes across the country and in Canada since its inception in 2016.

• “Empty the Shelters” provides reduced adoption fees at shelters, typically ranging from $0 to $50 per animal adoption. Each participating organization has their own adoption process and requirements.

• This is BISSELL Pet Foundation’s first “Empty the Shelters” event partnership with Dogtopia. The nation’s shelters need sup-

Happy Mother’s Day!!

Brubaker invited to Young Leaders Summit

Jacob Brubaker, a junior at Rochester High School and son of Mark and Shelly Brubaker of Rochester, has been named one of 220 top students from around the nation chosen to participate in the Young Leaders Summit.

The Young Leaders Summit is a free college empowerment summer program for highachieving high school juniors selected through a competitive application process.

It will provide the tools they need to apply to top universities successfully, have full access to scholarship and financial aid opportunities and set a course for academic and career success.

Attendees will enhance their leadership abilities and expand their professional networks by participating in college and career workshops and interacting with college students and professionals who serve as their mentors.

The all-expense-paid trip will take place in August in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California.

Zeta Whitmer, senior at RHS and the daughter of Philip and Crista Whitmer, was chosen last year for this elite program; because a mentee of hers has

been chosen for this summer, she is now invited back to serve as a student mentor to the program and will remain so for the next five years.

Hoosier Valley train rides return

The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum began its 2023 train excursion season on May 6 in North Judson. Diesel excursion trains depart from the depot every Saturday, and some select Sundays, until the end of September. Passengers have their choice of riding in open-air sightseeing cars or vintage cars while rolling down the tracks through the northwest Indiana countryside.

Train excursions are roundtrip from the depot and travel about five miles to the Kankakee River at English Lake, before returning to North Judson. Trains depart at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. (central time). The total length of each trip will be approximately 45 minutes.

Ticket prices are $14 per person, $10 for children ages three to 15 and children ages two and under ride for free. Groups of six or more get $2 off each ticket. Purchasing tickets at hoosiervalley. org is recommended as seating is limited.

Steam excursion trains may be available during this season on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Please check the HVRM website or call the depot (574) 896-3950 for the schedule and availability.

Be sure to visit the museum and grounds where the admission

is always free. The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has one of the largest museum collections of working railroad signals and a restored WWII PUllman Troop Car. Stroll around the grounds to see all types of rolling stock, engines and memorabilia of a by-gone era. The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has many scheduled events planned for this season.

Civilians and soldiers in history displays, reenactors and events will be on July 22. The fall brings pumpkin and Halloween trains and Santa trains run in late November and December. Times and prices for special events will vary from regular train excursions.

BE FAST and recognize stroke

Month. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or disrupted.

Editor’s Note: Dawn is the Stroke Coordinator at Woodlawn Hospital.

May is Stroke Awareness

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke, resulting in stroke-related death every 3.5 minutes.

It is the leading cause of

disability in adults. These statistics are staggering, but we can do something about it.

First, know and reduce your risk factors.

1. Manage your blood pressure. This is the most important risk factor. Work with your provider to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range.

2. Quit smoking. Smoking damages your blood vessels, decreases oxygen in your blood and makes it more likely to clot.

3. Manage diabetes and heart disease. Follow your provider’s recommendations to maintain healthy blood glucose levels and consider blood thinners.

4. Lower your cholesterol. This helps keep your blood vessels healthy.

5. Exercise and eat healthy. Physical inactivity and obesity contribute to high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.

Next, if you suspect stroke, BE FAST to recognize and respond to the signs quickly. BE FAST is a way to remember the most common signs of stroke:

B= Balance (watch for sudden loss of balance).

E= Eyes (check for sudden vision loss/double vision).

F= Face (look for an uneven smile/facial droop).

A= Arm (check if one arm is suddenly weak).

S= Speech (listen for newly slurred speech).

T= Time (call 911 right away).

If you or someone you know shows these signs, don’t wait to get help. Don’t go to sleep and see if it’s better in the morning.

Time is crucial to your brain function and treatment needs to be started right away to save brain cells and limit the effects of stroke.

Woodlawn Hospital is a certified Stroke Ready Center and is prepared with a team of highly trained professionals and equipment to rapidly assess and treat patients suspected of having a stroke.

It’s one way we are earning the right to care for you, your family and our community.

Avenue gospel concert May 7

Riverview Community Church will host a gospel concert, with Avenue at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 7. The church is located at 3780 IN-110, Tippecanoe.

Gospel artist, Avenue states its mission: “We see music as an avenue in which to share the greatest story ever told.”

Avenue is a recently formed trio with members familiar in southern gospel music. Comprised of seasoned vocalists Kasey Kemp, Haley Kemp and Jonathan Mat-

tingly, Avenue has made a name within the gospel music community for their harmony and messages of encouragement and hope.

The ministry focus is endorsed by the choice of name for this entity. Avenue displays the mission that their music is the avenue by which they proclaim the greatest message there is — the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The group’s debut project, “Songs For Every Mile,” was released in June 2018. The album

manifests their big sound with strong vocals and poignant messages of encouragement and hope for the listener.

The first radio release, “One Of These Mornings,” rose to number 23 on the Singing News radio chart. Avenue’s sophomore release, “Here We Are,” continued with the singles, “They Could Not” and “I Will Follow Christ.”

Invite your family, friends and neighbors. There is no charge for admission.

Bill to increase availability of service providers

Senators Mike Braun, Michael Bennet and Sen. Roger Marshall, all members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, introduced legislation to address the shortage of technical service providers who help producers access USDA conservation programs through one-on-one assistance. This bill expands on the framework first envisioned in the 2018 Farm Bill. Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04) and Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) introduced the companion legislation in the House of Representatives.

“Our nation’s farmers and ranchers play a critical role in conservation, so it is important that they have access to technical service providers who help fill the gaps in technical assistance when it comes to implementing conservation programs. I’m proud to lead this legislation that will streamline the TSP certification process to support our producers and improve conservation outcomes,” said Braun.

Purdue University Executive Vice President for Research Dr. Karen Plaut said, “We congratulate Sen. Braun and Rep. Baird for introducing the Increased TSP Access Act, broadening the set of experts focused on conservation and a more sustainable food system — including many educated by the nation’s Land Grant Universities such as Purdue. We look forward to continuing to work with congress and other public and private sector partners to solve food, agricultural and natural resource management challenges.”

Woodlawn Hospital congratulates Dr. Bugno

Craig Bugno, M.D. announced that he will retire from Woodlawn Hospital effective July 31. He has served Woodlawn Hospital and the residents of Fulton County for 37 years.

“We want to congratulate Dr. Bugno on his retirement and thank him for the many years he has served Woodlawn and our community,” said Alan Fisher, CEO of Woodlawn Hospital.

Brad Rogers, COO of Woodlawn Hospital, echoed the organization’s congratulations and appreciation for Dr. Bugno, “It is extraordinary that Dr. Bugno has dedicated 37 years to serving Woodlawn Hospital and the residents of Fulton County. As an organization, we are grateful for everything he has done and wish him the best in retirement.”

In the future, Dr. Bugno’s pa-

Rudy Yakym announces office hours for May

Congressman Rudy Yakym announced the following dates, times and locations that his office will be holding mobile staff office hours in May throughout Indiana’s Second District. Mobile office hours are intended for the purposes of having Congressman Yakym’s staff available to assist constituents with casework questions:

Cass County — Wednesday, May 24, 1-2:30 p.m. eastern time, Walton Tipton Public Library, 110 N. Main St. Walton.

Fulton County, Rochester District Office — Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. eastern time, 709 Main St., Rochester. Thursday, May 18, 1– 2:30 p.m., Akron Town Hall, 206 W. Rochester St., Akron.

Pulaski County — Tuesday, May 16, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. ET, Pulaski County CDC/Economic Development (Board Room), 623 W. Eleventh St., Winamac.

tients will be cared for by other Woodlawn Hospital Medical Staff.

The office will contact patients to

let them know their options. If patients have any questions or concerns, please call (574) 223-4337.

Caston team wins English competition six years in a row

Caston students won the English Hoosier North Athletic Conference competition, for the sixth year in a row.

Schools in the HNAC are invited to participate in the competition every year. It consists of two divisions, a Junior Division, for freshman and sophomores and a Senior Division, for juniors and seniors.

Each division must submit three poems, short stories and personal narratives. The Senior Division must include an additional three, from a provided challenge category. This year, the challenge

category was “Children’s Book.”

All Caston High School students submitted entries into at least one of these categories, with some students completing all categories.

Teachers, librarians, aides and other volunteers help the English department choose the top three that will be submitted to the English HNAC competition. Winners then finalize their entry before it is submitted into the competition.

Multiple judges are provided for each category by the selected school hosting the English HNAC competition.

Each judge is given all entries in their category without the student’s name provided. The judges rank each entry and the total average ranking for each student determines placement.

The awards ceremony was held

May 4 in the Culver Community High School.

First place winners for Caston High School were Ashley Pacheco, Senior Division, Short Story and Narrative; Silas Manley, Senior Division, Challenge; Zach Rochers, Junior Division Narrative; Mason Prenatt, Junior Division Short Story; and Braden Rush, Junior Division Poetry.

Caston ended the competition with a score of 421; Culver Community High School, 342; Knox Community High School, 280; and Winamac Community High School, 115.

The English HNAC contest provides each student with the opportunity to write creatively, to be involved in numerous edits and to receive feedback from people other than their teachers.

Satisfaction in the lord

(Read Psalm 17:1-15)

“As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.” Psalm 17:15.

Is it not logical to believe the only one who can recreate us is the one who created us in the first place?

If your watch were out of order, you wouldn’t take it to a blacksmith. If your car needed overhauling, you wouldn’t go to a machine shop.

Our spiritual problems can be solved only by the God who created us originally. He created us in his own image and likeness; today, by the grace of his son, he can recreate us in the likeness of his resurrection. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we are recreated and become partakers of his life.

First, get away (read Mark

Let’s study the Bible

6:31). You don’t have to use vacation days or drive far away to take a break with God. You can pick a place close by to relax and simply enjoy his presence.

Here are some ideas: a community park, a pool, a hammock or rocking chair, a quiet corner of an ice cream or coffee shop, a bookstore or library or a spot by the water. You might even bring some music or a journal.

Second, be still (read Psalm 46:10a). Taking time to “be still” may be harder today than ever. So much screams for our attention in this fast-paced, digital world.

In the Bible, the prophet Elijah heard God in the form of a “still small voice” (1 Kings 19:12). If we don’t intentionally take time to turn down life’s noise and be still, we could miss God’s quiet message to our hearts.

Third, listen (read Proverbs 1:5). God often speaks to us in a still, small voice. Other times, he sends a meaningful message through a person or experience at the right moment. Yet, worry, stress and a growing “to-do” list can clutter our minds and keep us from listening.

Poet partners with Michigan company

Poet, the world’s largest producer of biofuels and a leading producer of bioproducts, with facilities in Cloverdale and North Manchester, announced the signing of an exclusive partnership agreement with Midwest Commodities in Detroit, Mich.

As part of the agreement, Midwest Commodities will provide DDGS truck-to-container transload services solely to Poet so that Poet can more efficiently serve its global customer base.

“At Poet, we pride ourselves in bringing high-quality, sustainable bioproducts to customers all over the world,” said Greg Breukelman, president of Poet Bioproducts. “This partnership with Midwest Commodities will assist us in our mission of providing our international customers with best possible service with the most dependable and efficient supply chains. This is especially important as we face global supply challenges.”

“Poet has been a valued client of Midwest Commodities for the past 10 years,” said Gary Luginbill and Steve Patton, owner of Midwest Commodities. “We look forward to this expanded partnership with a company known globally for its consistency and excellence.”

In addition to producing 3 billion gallons of bioethanol, 14 billion pounds of distillers grains and 975 million pound of corn oil per year, Poet is currently the 36th largest container shipper in the U.S., exporting bioproduct to more than 25 coun-

Fourth, meditate (read Psalm 1:2). There are so many thoughts crowding our minds that it can be hard to focus. We’re pulled in every direction, with this person or that thing demanding our attention. But then we come to a verse like Psalm 1:2, which tells us to meditate on God’s Word. How exactly do you do that?

The Apostle Paul tells the believers in Philippi: “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” (Philippians 4:8).

Fifth, be present (read Luke 10:41-42). Find yourself going through the motions or so frazzled that you can’t really enjoy a special moment? As the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10 reveals, we can’t afford to be so

busy or distracted that we fail to hear God’s voice, experience his presence and honor his goodness.

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

tries around the world. Last September, Poet also acquired a rail-to-container transload facility near the Port of Savannah, one of the highest volume container ports in the U.S.

“Poet takes a lot of pride in our partnerships,” said Breukelman. “Midwest Commodities has been an outstanding partner, and we look forward to continuing to develop our relationship in the coming years.”

Updates and happenings in the area

Spring plant sale, 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13, in the Rochester High School greenhouse. Expect to find impatiens, geraniums, marigolds, petunias, variety flower hanging baskets and planters, tomatoes and peppers.

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Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 13, in the American Legion Auxiliary Post 60, 828 Burlington Ave., Logansport. An array of vendors, displaying many items for Mother’s Day; silent auction items, donated from Fulton County, Cass County and surrounding areas; baked goods, variety of food and raffles. Admission is free. Proceeds go toward helping veterans. For more information, call (574) 753-8620.

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16th Annual American Legion Post 71 Car Show, 9 a.m. Saturday, May 13, Franklin St., Winamac. Rain or shine. Many things to enjoy, including a Mother’s Day flower shop, 50/50 drawing, food, drinks and a DJ.

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LEGO SumoBot Competition, noon Saturday, May 13, in the Ful-

ton County Public Library, Meeting Room B, for ages 9-14 years. Build and program your LEGO SumoBot and compete with others. For more information or to register, call (574) 223-2713.

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Showing of “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,” 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13, in The Times Theater, Rochester.

Ages 12 and under free.

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Lions Club Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, in Raber’s Kountry Store, 14493 N. SR 19, Macy. The Lions Club will be serving BBQ chicken dinners for a freewill donation. All proceeds will help fund local community events.

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Purple Tent of Hope will be sharing the hope of Jesus through songs of praise and testimony

4 p.m. Saturday, May 13, in the Rochester City Park. Live music and a HOPE table full of free blessings for hurts, habits and hang-ups, as well as gospel swag. The event is open to the public and free to attend.

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“Steele Rail Band,” a country band performing songs from the

‘90s to today’s hits, with some southern and classic rock, 6 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Rochester VFW Post 1343.

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Fulton County Public Library, Rochester, is holding a “Smartphone Photography” workshop by Wayne Pope, a professor of photography, 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, in Meeting Room A, educating on presets, filters and editing tools that are pre-installed on your device. All you need to bring is either an iPhone or Android that is equipped with a camera. To register, call (574) 223-2713.

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Purdue Extension-Fulton County, Public Health and Human Sciences, is holding a “ServSafe Manager Training” at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, in the Cass County Extension office, 200 Court Park, Room 302, Logansport. Registration is required. For more information, call the Fulton County Extension office at (574) 223-3397.

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A reunion for Talma School Alumni will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at the Talma Community Building. The cost is $14.50 per person, which will

include a catered meal. Send your reservations and payments no later than June 1 to Jerilyn Scott, 2766 E. 200N, Rochester, IN 46975. For more information, call (574) 780-6721.

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American Red Cross blood drives will be at the following locations: noon to 5 p.m. Friday, May 12, in the Talma Community Building, 6873 N. SR 25, Rochester; 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25, in the Fulton County Public Library, 320 W. 7th St., Rochester; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, in St. Joseph Parish Hall, 1310 Main St., Rochester. For more information, call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

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Rochester Fire Department, 2006 E. SR 14, Rochester, is holding cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training, 6-8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, May 15 and 17. CPR, AED and basic first aid training is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, May 16 and 18. No-card certification is $10. Card certification is $25. For more information and to

sign up, call (574) 223-6113.

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The town of Akron is hosting the 24th annual communitywide garage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20. Forms are available in the clerk’s office, 206 W. Rochester St., Akron, if interested in participating. Deadline for forms and a fee of $10 is due by May 12. For more information, call (574) 893-4123.

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The Fulton County Assessor will be available 4:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, in the Akron Town Hall, 206 W. Rochester St., Akron; Wednesday, May 31, in the Grass Creek Fire Station, 7315 S. SR 17, Kewanna; and Wednesday, June 7, at the Fulton County Assessor’s Office, 129 E. 9th St., Rochester, to answer property value tax questions and for the purpose of appealing your assessment. Appointments are not required. For more information, call (574) 223-2801.

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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. Youth summer reading “All Together Now” begins May 30. —o—

Happenings in Akron Carnegie Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St., Akron: Preschool Story Hour, 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 10 and 17, for children ages 3-5; Last Wacky On Wednesday (W.O.W. Club) before summer break, 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, for kids grades one through five; Summer Reading Program pre-registration begins May 15; The Chain Gang meets for crocheting, knitting, sewing or needlepoint, 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 16. If you plan to join The Chain Gang, bring your own materials you would like to work on. For more information, call (574) 893-4113.

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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.

—o— United We Stand Ministries’ Food Pantry of Akron, located behind the Viking Food grocery store, is open 2-4 p.m. every Thursday. Parking is available in front of Akron United Methodist Church or in the AUMC parking lot. The food pantry is free when you qualify and live in Henry or Newcastle township, with a once-a-month visit limit. Diapers, toothpaste, eggs, meat, cereal, spices, toilet paper are among some of the items available at the walk-through pantry. The best time to stop with little waiting is 3:15 p.m. For more information, call (574) 505-0392.

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

Kids Free Dental Day in May

Rochester Dental Center is hosting Kids Free Dental Day starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 27.

The event is first come, first serve and includes exam, xrays and cleaning. Participants

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must not have insurance.

Rochester Dental Center is at 1360 E. Fourth St., Rochester. For more information, call (574) 223-7792 or go to bartsdentalcenter@gmail. com.

Young Adult Services for out of school youth

Young Adult Services for out-of-school youth offers free tuition for certification, skills, training, high school equivalency diploma for those ages 16-24 and not in high school or college.

YAS also offers paid work experience, support from experienced workforce develop-

ment professionals, assisted job search and career development, 12 months of follow along services.

For more information, contact Paige Daulton, (574) 3662226 and paige.daulton@gotoworkone.com.

Rochester WorkOne is at 927 Main St., Rochester.

Fulton County Historical Power Show coming June 9

The Fulton County Historical Power Show will be held June 9-10 on Fulton County Historical Society grounds, four miles north of Rochester on US 31 and CR 375N. The show will be open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday. A Toy Show only will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11.

The Power Show will include antique tractors, garden tractors, hit-n-miss engines, equipment and antique trucks. Every year a different tractor and local business is featured. All colors are welcome.

Vendors of swap parts, crafts, food and more will be on hand. A breakfast buffet will be in the

museum until 11 a.m., then lunch until 5 p.m.

Contests for exhibitors called Antique Tractor Games, tractor pulls, toy show and more are sponsored by the Futon County Historical Power Association and Fulton County Historical Society.

The museum, round barn and living history village will be open to anyone paying admissions to the festival. Parking is free. The museum and toy show all require paid admission to the grounds for this festival weekend. Children age 11 and under admitted free. For more information, contact (574) 223-4436, fchs@recol.com, fultoncountyhistory.org.

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, 240feet of frontage. bidmetzger.com.

Real Estate And Personal Property Auction

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

Davis Public Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Fulton County Fair Grounds, 1009 W. Third St., Rochester. To sell at 10 a.m.:

Guns, safes, ammo. To sell at noon: John Deere compact tractor, tiller, trailers, Harley Davidson, John Deere bicycles, lawn and garden, shop, miscellaneous, household, antiques and collectibles. For information contact (574) 342.8299 or ballrealtygroup.com.

Cartwright Public Auction, Bremen

10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at 10294

US 6, Bremen. Tractors, cars, trucks, trailers, barn, machinery, equipment, tools, antiques, primitives, collectibles, furniture, appliances and household. Visit oakcrestauctions.com for photos.

Cartwright Public Auction, Plymouth

2 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at 15225

6th Road, Plymouth. Appliances, furniture, household and miscellaneous, antiques, furniture, tools and more. For more information, go to oakcrestauctions.com or call (574) 936-7616.

Hughes Auction

10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at 5931 N. 300E, Peru. 2014 Ford Focus, collectibles, furniture, household, barn items, tools, lawn and garden and more.

Cartwright Online Auction

Begins to end at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 31. Coins, art, jewelry, books. For photos and to register and bid, visit oakcrestauctions.com.

Severns Personal Property Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at 6234 A St., Rochester. Travel east of Rochester to Athens. Turn south on CR 650E, after the church turn right. Truck, lawn tractor and attachments, and gun will sell at noon. Many tools, tool boxes, lawn and garden, furniture and much more.

single shot; (2) Winchester Mod. 37 20 ga. single shot; Winchester Mod. 61 22 cal. pump; Winchester Mod. 94 32 special; Winchester Mod. 94 30-30 (Ser # 2722364); Winchester Mod. 12 12 ga. pump; Winchester Mod. 12 20 ga. pump; Henry H001L Blk. Finish 22 cal. lever action (new in box); Henry Golden Boy 17 cal. lever action (new in box). Browning Mod. 12 28 ga. pump (rib-mod. choke); Mossberg Mod. 88 12 ga. pump; Pride of Spain 20 ga. double barrel; Savage 22 mag. 22 cal. over/under; Savage Mod. 6870 H 12 ga. w/rib: Remington Nylon 22 cal. semi auto w/2 clips; Black powder muzzle loader (wall hanger); Winchester Daisy 1894 BB gun; 12, 20, 22, & 410 ammo.; Stack on Total Defense 27” deep, 35” wide 24 gun safe.

JD COMPACT TRACTOR - B.H. 6’ TILLER - 14’X7’ VAN TRAILER

16’X6’ OPEN TOP TRAILER - H.D. CYCLE - (12) J.D. BICYCLES TO SELL AT 12:00 NOON

1990 JD 1070 Compact 4WD tractor, Yanmar D. 39 H.P. engine, 9/3 Hi-Low gear drive trans., Cat 1-3 pt. hitch, 13x26 AG rubber (like new), 8x16 front rubber, w/JD 440 loader w/6’ bucket (tach cable needs replaced – approx. 3000 hrs.); Bush Hog RTN 72 3 pt. 6’ tiller; 2015 Discovery 14’x7’x6’ cargo van 15” tandem 7000# axle trailer w/vnose, ramp rear door, walk in side door; 1992 16’x6’ open top trailer w/iron railing, tandem axle w/ ramp, ball hitch; 2000 Harley Davidson Motorcycle FX DWG (Dyna-Glide), 1450 engine, new rubber, red color in very good cont. w/26,800 miles; (4) JD 20” Banana seat bikes (3 girls’ – 1 boys’); (4) JD 26” green bikes (3 boys’ – 1 girls’); (4) JD 26” blue bikes (3 boys’ – 1 girls’); (1) Monarch 26” girls’ bike; Schwinn 18 spd. boys’ bike.

LAWN - GARDEN - SHOP - MISCELLANEOUS

Troy-Bilt 2500 psi power washer; Troy-Bilt edger; new lawn thatcher; 3’x2’ yard roller; Craftsman snow blower; B&D edger; (2) 2-wheel carts; lawn spreader; 4’ Lx 2’ W push cart; wood 2-wheel cart; (2) 2-wheel metal carts; Mag/ Mate magnet; Echo weed eater; 20 gal sprayer w/boom; (2) leaf blowers; several tarps; (8) 5 gal buckets; 5 gal gas cans; (15) poly tables; (10) wood tables; trailer mover; misc. lumber; golf clubs & balls; (4) 20# L.P. tanks; metal shelving; school locker; Acetylene torch w/full tanks & cart; Delta drill press; Delta 10” table saw; Craftsman 5.5 H.P. shop vac; fiberglass step ladder; (8) 4-wheel trollies; Napa charger; parts cleaner; Craftsman grinder; Craftsman tap & die set (nice); Hay Budden 230/240# 17” base w/19” cone anvil; (2) new 20” carbide blades & 16” used; Ridge Reamer; 1/2“ Milwaukee E. drill; Mac dble. stack tool cabinet w/rollers; Stihl 210 chain saw (nice); hitches; tool boxes; JD roll bar; 55 gal. barrel of 15/40 JD diesel oil; very good assort. of name brand hand & power tools.

HOUSEHOLD - ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

30”x21” secretary desk w/chair; half rocker w/stool; 7 pc. Heirloom cook ware; shot glasses; crock; cassettes; Crosley Stack-O-Matic record player; (3) Coke puzzle signs; (8) glass top display cases (5 – 2’x3’, 1 – 2’x2’, 1 – 2 ½’ x 3’, 1 – 2 ½’ x 2 ½’); Winchester & Keen Cutter meat grinders; Winchester flash lite; (8) Farmer pocket ledgers; Navajo 2’x10’ sign; Nascar cars & hats; several books including 1993 - 2010 Nascar, Nancy Drew, Train, Trump, True Murder Ind., O.J. Simpson; (2) baby buggies; child’s rocker; large baby doll; approx. 100 yard sticks; buck saw; (2) buzz saw blades; (3) Sunoco 5 gal. gas cans; COLLECTIBLES: (9) power tools including Craftsman, B & D, Fairchild, M/W Grinder Jr., & Cummins; Plus several older antique tools including Powr-Kraft, West Germany, Montgomery Ward (Ward Master).

AUCTION NOTE: Sale order – Guns at 10 A.M. followed by Household, Antiques, & Collectibles, then Lawn, Garden, Shop, with the High-lited items to sell at 12 noon. This is a Live Auction Only. Doors open at 8:30 A.M. Very good high quality auction w/some rare items. Go to our Web Site for pictures ballrealtygroup.com.

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

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Rochester spring sports recap: Baseball falls to Warsaw, but still unbeaten in TRC

Editor’s

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

Baseball Ranked in the top 10, in the Class 2A, coaches poll for the first time this season. The Rochester baseball team perhaps showed why they were worthy of the ranking, with road wins over Manchester and Northfield before a loss Saturday to Warsaw.

They entered the new week 13-4 overall and 5-0 in the Three Rivers Conference. They are the only remaining unbeaten team in the TRC. Whitko is 4-1 with their only loss occurring against the Zebras, April 19.

The week started with a 20-0 win in five innings over Manchester. The win was noteworthy in that Rochester will play Manchester in a Class 2A, sectional 36 semifinal at Wabash, May 27.

Tanner Reinartz had five hits and five RBIs; Ethan Medina homered and drove in four runs as part of a 22 - hit attack.

Aaron Huffman pitched a three-hitter with six strikeouts on the mound.

Manchester, who has no seniors, fell to 7-8; 2-2.

Ten different Rochester players drove in a run and ten different players scored a run.

Carson Paulik went 3 for 3 with two singles, a double, a walk, a hit-by-pitch, two RBIs

and five runs scored. Luke Hunting had three hits and two RBIs. Medina, Tarick McGlothin, Hunter Campbell and Gavin Young had two hits each. Jake Seuferer, Brayden Zink and Colton Ferverda had one hit each.

This game was unlike Rochester’s last two trips to Manchester, an extra-inning win, highlighted by Brady Perez’s two homers in 2019 and a win despite trailing with two outs in the seventh inning, highlighted by Brock Beehler’s two-run double in 2021. It also avenged a home loss to Manchester in 2022.

In a 13-0 win in five innings over Northfield Thursday, Reinartz pitched a one-hitter; and McGlothin, Paulik and Hunting had two RBIs each for Rochester.

Paulik and Zink had two singles each; and Zink, Reinartz and Campbell had an RBI.

McGlothin, Hunting, Seuferer, Young and Medina had one RBI each.

Northfield pitchers walked eight and hit a batter, while Reinartz walked just one. Hunting and Campbell walked twice each.

Rochester committed one error, while Northfield committed four miscues. Northfield’s errors led to seven unearned runs for the Zebras.

Rochester then dropped a 5-2 decision Saturday to host Warsaw. Warsaw jumped out to a 4-0 lead after three innings and held on despite committing four errors.

Reinartz had a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored. McGlothin doubled to lead off the seventh and later scored on Reinartz’s sacrifice fly. Medina, Zink and Hunting had one hit each.

Medina took the loss on the mound after allowing four runs in three innings. However, only

one of the runs he allowed was earned. Rochester pitchers combined walk nine.

Softball

The Lady Zs continued to menace opposing pitchers during a week in which they played three games and the minimum 15 innings.

They beat Manchester 13-3 in five innings on May 3, routed Northfield 16-1 in five innings Friday, and then handled Warsaw 24-5 in five innings Saturday.

They are hitting .426 as a team and averaging 13.1 runs per game in compiling a 10-4 record and a 4-1 conference mark.

Kylie Coleman led a nine-hit Lady Z attack with a double, a triple and two RBIs in the win over Manchester. Maddi Heinzmann had a two-run triple as part of a five-run second, and Emma Howdeshell slugged a two-run homer in the fourth. Sydney Haughs also had two RBIs.

Aubrey Miller had two hits and scored twice, and also got an outfield assist from right field when she threw out Paxton Baker trying to score from third to complete a double play in the third. Miller’s throw was so strong and accurate catcher Kallie Watson had to run halfway up the third baseline to tag Baker after receiving it, and Watson nearly threw out Karsyn Kamphues at second base trying for a triple play.

“That was a big catch and a big throw that really stopped any momentum that Manchester was trying to get there,” Rochester coach Jim Coleman said.

After not striking out at all against Manchester, the first two batters of the game – Emma Howdeshell and Miller – struck out to start the game against Northfield pitcher, Emma Warnock. Coleman hustled out an infield single on a grounder to short and Haughs followed with a two-run homer to straightaway center that just scraped over the fence.

Rochester added seven more runs and eight more hits in the second inning, which included a two-run single from Miller. An error, two wild pitches and a Maddi Heinzmann sacrifice fly increased the lead to 13-0 in the

third, and a Coleman sacrifice fly, a throwing error and a Mia Howdeshell RBI walk made it 16-0 in the fourth.

An epic 19-run third inning highlighted the win over Warsaw. At one point, 21 consecutive batters reached base. Haughs had six RBIs in the inning, including a grand slam that put Rochester ahead for good at 4-1.

Mia Howdeshell allowed one run in the circle over the first three innings, and Emma Howdeshell allowed four runs over the final two innings.

Track

Both the Rochester girls and boys track teams finished fifth at the TRC track meet Friday in Wabash. Rochester was both the two-time defending girls and boys TRC champions, but ceded both titles to Maconaquah.

Rochester had no individual or TRC relay champions.

The high scorer for the Lady Zs meet was senior Macie Nelson who placed second in the pole vault after clearing 8-0 and fourth in the 100 hurdles in 17.50 seconds. She finished ninth and just out of the points in the 300 hurdles in 55.03.

The top distance runner was Zoe Seward. The senior and southern Indiana signee was third in the 3,200 in 12:34.08 and fourth in the 1,600 in 5:52.92.

Audrey Wagner ran personal best times in both the 200 and 400, taking third in the 200 in 28.19 and fifth in the 400 in 1:04.55.

Rochester’s Kasey Gray was both fifth in the 100 meters in 13.91 seconds and sixth in the 200 in 28.58.

Araceli Ochoa took fifth, just behind in the 1,600 meters in 5:58.35 and seventh in the 800 in 2:42.14.

Simona Faoro was third in 7-6 in the pole vault, one spot behind teammate Nelson.

Allyson Calloway was fifth in the 3,200, in a personal best 13:32.16.

Melody Hisey took fifth in the shot put with a heave of 30-0 ¾.

Rochester was also fifth in the 4 x 100 relay; sixth in the 4 x 400 relay; and fourth in the 4 x 800 relay.

Nelson, Savanah Eccles, Kendyll Bradley and Gray made up the 4 x 100 team. Isabel Dunwoody joined Bradley, Ochoa and Wagner on the 4 x 400 team. Freshman Ella Hake joined Ochoa, Calloway and Seward on the 4 x 800 team.

The 800 meter race turned into a match race over the final 50 meters between Rochester’s R.J. Keranko and Maconaquah’s Isaiah Wittenberg. Wittenberg won in 2:01.94, while Keranko, the reigning sectional champion, placed second in 2:03.09.

Keranko was the highest finishing Rochester athlete in an individual event with that second-place showing. Keranko also took fourth in a high-octane 400 meters in a personal best 52.62 seconds. Maconaquah’s A.J. Kelly and Bauer Maple took the top two spots in 50.53 and 51.59, respectively.

Senior Payton Luhnow narrowly earned a spot on the team, according to coach Ryan Helt,

but solidified his spot moving forward when he tied for fifth in the high jump after clearing 5-6; and also was sixth in the long jump with a leap of 18-5 ¼.

Senior Kaiden Towell was sixth in the 300 hurdles in 45.62 seconds and seventh in the 100 hurdles in 17.59 seconds.

Freshman Grant Bailey also placed in two individual events, taking sixth in the 1,600 meters in 4:53.05 and seventh in the 800 in 2:11.18.

Other Rochester scoring athletes, included Trevor Walley, who was fourth in the pole vault at 9-6; Mitchell Shafer, who was fifth in the pole vault at 9-0; freshman Mason Hisey, who was fifth in the discus with a throw of 115-6; Reece Johnson, who broke 11 minutes in the 3,200 for the first time and took seventh in 10:57.47; Dylan Hook, who took seventh in the long jump at 18-2 ¾; and Wes Steininger, who took eighth in a personal best 5:04.21 in the 1,600.

The 4 x 800 team was third, the 4 x 400 team took fifth and the 4 x 100 relay team placed seventh.

The 4 x 800 relay consisted of Bailey, Steininger, Lane Shank and Keranko. Shafer joined Keranko, Bailey and Steininger on the 4 x 400 relay. Braden Krom, Maddox Jewell, DJ Basham and Clarence Garrett made up the 4 x 100 relay.

Girls tennis

Rochester beat Northfield 3-2 on senior night Thursday in their only match of the week. Ella McCarter earned the clinching point with a 6-7 (6), 6-3, 6-1 win over Elli Baker at No. 1 singles. Rylee Clevenger also needed three sets to prevail at No. 3 singles, winning 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 over Kylie Leland.

Rily Holloway earned Rochester’s first point with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Gabby Haupert at No. 2 singles.

The No. 1 doubles team of Olivia Bailey and Audrey Bolinger; and the No. 2 doubles team of Taylor Howard and Elizabeth Weaver both lost in straight sets. Seniors, Holloway, Weaver, Danielle Borg and Lola Brady were honored in post-match festivities.

Boys golf

Playing through chilly 45 degree conditions, Rochester shot a 344 and finished fourth out of 10 teams in the Warsaw Invitational at Rozella Ford Golf Club, May 2. J.R. McLochlin shot a 79, Drew Strasser had an 83, Noah Riffle had an 85, and Robert Bozzo had a 97 for the Zebras.

Warsaw won with a 326.

This marked Rochester’s first chance this season to play at Rozella Ford, which will also host the TRC tournament May 13.

Rochester then followed with a three-way home win over Winamac and Culver on the back nine at Round Barn Golf Club at Mill Creek, May 5. Rochester scored a 168, Winamac had a 198, and Culver had a 220.

Rochester had the three lowest scores, with Riffle taking medalist honors with a 39, McLochlin following with a 40, and Strasser carding a 43. Freshman, Ashton Musselman added a 46, and Robert Bozzo had a 51.