Shopping Guide News - Fulton County - May 17, 2023

For the second consecutive year, The Ladybug Foundation, founded by Lindsay Barts, is recognizing May Mental Health Awareness Month with a campaign to address mental health in the Fulton County community.

This year, Barts is securing sponsorship for teachers and nurses to receive free yoga classes from Roots Yoga Project, which was also organized by The Ladybug Foundation and is now located next to the Times Theater on Main Street in Rochester.

“Yoga is a proven modality for helping with depression, anxiety and overall mental wellbeing,” said Barts. According to Harvard Medical School’s “Yoga for Better Mental Health,” studies using MRI scans and other brain-imaging technology have shown that people who regularly did yoga had a thicker cere-

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K NOW Y OUR N EIGHBOR

K-County Jr. Roller Derby team member is in her eighth year

in Mackinaw City.”

cessfully pass.”

“I’m in my eighth year playing for K-County Jr. Roller Derby,” stated RaeLyn Gibbs, Rochester. “Our team is based in Kosciusko County and practices are on Sundays at Eastlake Skating Center in Warsaw. Since we’re a traveling team we have both girls and boys from Fulton, Marshall, St. Joe, Kosciusko and Allen Counties. Some of our competitions are in Kentucky, Illinois and Michigan. In 2019 we competed

Her mother Amy Mast is Gibbs’ number one fan. “It was First Friday in Warsaw when the adult league, the Lake City Roller Dolls, were passing out fliers,” Mast said. “They were starting a junior league and I thought RaeLyn would be a perfect fit.”

When asked what the object of the game is, Gibbs remarked, “There are four blockers and one jammer on each team. The jammer tries to get through the pack of blockers and they get a point for each blocker they suc-

Although the blockers are not allowed to use their forearms, they can become quite intimidating with their shoulders, hips and buttocks. “When I was a blocker and skating backwards, a jammer was attempting to get past me and slammed into my right shoulder. My feet came up and I hit my head against the floor. Another time, I hit a skate wheel with my mouth and suffered a busted lip.” Being a roller derby queen is not for the faint of heart.

Just because she suffers a few scrapes and injuries, Gibbs is not deterred. She’s in it for the long haul. “I love the sport. It develops upper-body strength and good balance.”

It’s also been instrumental in developing close friendships for Gibbs. “I love my teammates. I look forward to practices simply because I love being around them and touching base each week.”

Team members come up with their own handles and numbers. “My coach’s name is Buckwyld Barbie. Because of my red hair, I’ve chosen the name Cherry Bomb. We can come up with any name we want. We just can’t have two people on the team with the same name or number.”

Gibbs encourages young people to come to practice at 10 a.m. on Sundays. “For $5 a young person can try it out and see if they like skating on the team. The skates and gear are provided for visitors. All they need to bring is the mouth guard.”

Those who are veterans want their own skates and gear. “We use quad skates and it’s important that we have those we are most comfortable with and accustomed to wearing, as well as the correct wheels and toe stops. The jerseys are provided, and participants can wear their own pants or shorts.”

She’s a junior at Rochester High School. “My friends think it’s pretty cool that I’m part of a roller derby team. But that’s not the only interest I have. I love painting pictures, am in the choir, and was in the chorus of our high school musical, The Wizard of Oz.”

This year Gibbs was a finalist in the Psi Iota Xi and Honeywell Arts and Entertainment Street Banner Competition. “My banner featured Alice in Wonderland going down a tree-lined path filled with flowers and mushrooms to the Queen of Heart’s castle.”

Mentone Tractor, Engine, Garden Tractor Show & Swap set for June 2-3

The Annual Mentone Tractor, Engine, Garden Tractor Show & Swap will run Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, at Mentone Airport, 12296 W. 600S. Event times are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 2, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 3.

The 2023 show will feature International, along with the Northern Indiana IH Collectors Chapter 33 “Red Power Review.” All makes, models, colors, implements or anything old and unusual are welcome.

Activities for kids and adults include a pedal pull, an on-site blacksmith and Tractor Dyno. A door

prize raffle for exhibitors and vendors will be held Saturday, June 3, at 5 p.m. (Must be present to win). All vendors are welcome. Vendor spots are $5 per day.

Local FFA chapters will be serving a variety of food, and homemade ice cream will also be available.

Fifty camping sites are available: $20 per night with electric and water; $10 per night for primitive. Call Tiffany Adams, (574) 3760347, to secure a spot.

For more information, contact Travis Adams at (574) 376-0394 or ihfarm92@yahoo.com.

Good Neighbors

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

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

This column will now run every other week.

Books

Good neighbors: Hundreds of books for free, including gardening, fourth grade to adult mysteries, educational and miscellaneous old books. Pickup in Argos. Call (574) 948-1985.

Female husky

Good neighbors: Looking for a good home for a female husky. She’s AKC registered and excellent with children. She’s a great dog just eating too many of our free range chickens. If interested, call (574) 544-9669.

New questions

Swing set/picnic table — Does anyone have a used swing/slide set and also a picnic table they no longer use or want that is still in good condition? Call (574) 862-1704.

Fertile chicken eggs — Does any good neighbor have a rooster with their hens that would sell me some fertile eggs to hatch? My number is (574) 276-6028.

Small hip pockets on jeans — Does any good neighbor know the origin/purpose of the very small hip pockets commonly found on jeans, usually on the right side, halfway inside the regular pocket? Reply through this column. — A reader

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bral cortex (the area of the brain responsible for information processing) and hippocampus (the area of the brain involved in learning and memory) compared with nonpractitioners.

“These areas of the brain typically shrink as you age, but the older yoga practitioners showed less shrinkage than those who did no yoga. This suggests that yoga may counteract age-related declines in memory and other cognitive skills. … When you lift weights, your muscles get stronger and bigger. When you do yoga, your brain cells develop new connections, and changes occur in brain structure as well as function, resulting in improved cognitive skills, such as learning and memory.”

According to the National Institutes of Health, scientific evidence shows that yoga supports stress management, mental health, mindfulness, healthy eating, weight loss and quality sleep. Numerous studies also show yoga’s benefits in arthritis, osteopenia, balance issues, oncology, women’s health, chronic pain and other specialties.

So far, Barts has had around 30 local teachers and nurses sign up yoga classes. Sponsors to date include Rochester Iron and Metal, Tidewater Executive Tax Service, Renew Health Chiropractic and Aries

T-posts — I would be happy to take down/remove unwanted/old farm fence in exchange for the T-posts (or other usable posts) for a fencing project. Call or text (574) 328-1407 (New Paris).

WHS yearbooks — Collector looking for Wawasee High School yearbooks for years 1970, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1981 through 1988 and 1991 to the present. Call (574) 834-2934.

Baby food jars — Coin collector looking for baby food jars, all sizes. Call (574) 834-2934.

Rag rugs — Looking for a maker of rag rugs. I can supply the material to the maker however they would like. Call (219) 205-2339 or reply through this column.

Alive Fest in Ohio — Are any church groups going to Alive Fest from this area? We may not be able to go but already purchased tickets. How can we sell them or can they be used for next year? Any ideas, text (574) 304-6375.

Flat window well cover — I’m having trouble finding a replacement for a flat window well cover, but I think a discarded plexiglass sneeze guard would work. Please call and leave a message if you have any at least 14 inches by 32 inches or a bit larger. Call (574) 834-2457.

Flat-bottom jon boat — Does anyone have a flat-bottom jon boat they would like to get rid of? It should be somewhere around 12 feet long. Call (574) 223-6744.

White kitten — I’m looking for a white female kitten that needs a new home. If you have one, please call (574) 544-9669.

“Grateful giving is a form of mental health well-being in itself,” Barts noted. She is still seeking sponsors and added that the sponsorships are taxdeductible.

Rochester Iron & Metal is sponsoring classes for four teachers, four nurses and six employees at Manitou Training Center, which is located next to RIM on Lucas Street.

Manitou Training Center is a nonprofit organization providing services for developmentally disabled adults. The center provides activities and classes on a wide range of subjects, including cooking, sign language, history and science. MTC consumers also volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Outlet Youth Center, Fulton County Parks and others. According to Site Manager Sara Fowler, MTC attendance

on any given day varies from 16-21 adults.

Rochester Iron & Metal has also hired MTC consumers for part-time work.

“They’ve got collaboration down,” enthused Barts. She added that plans are also in the works to provide a specialized 12-week program for MTC consumers at Roots Yoga, which will study yoga’s impact on their physical and mental well-being.

“This is an example of how we should be working together as a community,” said Barts.

In May 2022, The Ladybug Foundation oversaw a coloring campaign with area elementary schools to promote positive thinking.

For more information on Manitou Training Center, visit the Facebook page or call (574) 223-6963; for Roots Yoga go to facebook.com/rootsyogafc/

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O BITUARIES

Betty Catherine Rentschler

A Farmer’s Wife

Betty Catherine Rentschler, 97, Rochester, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.

She was born Aug. 7, 1925, in Fulton County, the daughter of the late Thomas and Gracie (Lowe) Sanders. On April 24, 1943, she married Howard C. Rentschler. They were married for 77 years before his passing Feb. 19, 2021.

Throughout her life, with Howard by her side, they worked together milking cows, laying hens, swine, and farming the land they loved. In their later years, Betty and Howard enjoyed wintering in Florida and soaking up the sun.

Left behind to cherish her memories are two daughters, Rhea Wiley and Renee (Bill Eber) Lemaster; grandson, Terry (Tina) Lawson, Fulton; and two granddaughters, Rena Grube and Renna Lemaster, both of rural Fulton County.

She was preceded in death by three sisters.

Per her request there will be no visitation. A private family service will take place and burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

People may sign her guestbook and leave condolences for her family at www.gundrumcares.com.

Lois G. Mathias

Former Machine Operator

Lois G. Mathias, 89, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 10:05 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

She was born July 4, 1933, in Fulton County to Ralph and Mabel Polley Alderfer. Growing up, she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother. Proudly, she graduated from Richland High School with the class of 1951.

On July 13, 1951, Lois and Rawland Dale Kamp were married. Their union produced three children, and they later divorced. On April 6, 1985, Lois and John B. Mathias were married. Sadly, he passed away Oct. 30, 1989.

With a great dedication, she was a machine operator for Moore Business Forms. In her free time, she created beautiful, embroidered gifts for family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards, especially rummy and euchre. Working word search puzzles was a way she kept sharp.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Elaine Shidler, Rochester; two sons, Dennis Kamp (Nan), Rochester; Randy Kamp (Ann), Goshen; five grandchildren, Emily Kamp and companion, Jeffrey Kirkland; Joshua (Kate) Kamp; Adam (Kelly) Shidler; Brent (Dana) Shidler; Kyle (Kate) Kamp; 10 great-grandchildren, Makenzie Kamp, Hunter Kamp, Cash Shidler, Trace Shidler, Camden Shidler, June Shidler, Madison Kamp, Dillion Kamp, Finley Kamp, Rebel Kamp, with another blessing due to arrive August 2023; sister, Wanda “Peg” Arthur, Akron; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are her parents; husband; infant son, Max Dale Kamp; sister, Doris Alderfer; brother, Robert (Betty) Alderfer; son-in-law, Garry Shidler, and a brother-in-law, Harvey Arthur.

A celebration of the life was Tuesday, May 16, in Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Chaplain Jason See officiated. Interment will be in the Richland Center Cemetery. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Marsha Gene Davis

Marsha

Gene (Justus) Davis, 75, Plymouth , formerly of Argos, died at 2:10 a.m. May 6, 2023, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

She was born on Oct. 23, 1947.

She is survived by her daughter, Ronda L.(Jeff) Rice, Argos; son, Craig Davis, Nappanee; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Judith Justus, Argos, and Lea Ann Chamberlin, Plymouth.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harley A. and Rachel Eleanor (Richardson) Justus.

Services were held May 11, in the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, 208 N. Michigan St., Argos, with Chaplain Tim Lee.

Private Graveside services were held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.

Memorial contributions may be made to, Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 22, Plymouth, IN 46563

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

Tiffanie Marley

Tiffanie Marley, 27, Plymouth , died Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

She was born on Jan. 9, 1996.

She is survived by her parents, Ryan and Chastity Marley, Plymouth; son, Ziggie Lee Yanez; siblings, Zakaria (Stephanie) Clevenger, Rochester, Kaylie (Justin) Cunningham, Lakeville; aunts, Brandy “Scoops” (Joshua) Yeazel, Suzanne Marley, Erica Marley and Ginny Nichols; uncle, Sean Marley; maternal grandmother, Linda Clevenger; paternal grandmother, Sandra Gerrish; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Larry Clevenger.

A celebration of her life will be held June 10 at the Yeazel home, Plymouth. Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Kewanna.

Thank You

Many thanks to all for the cards, flowers and kind words at the passing of our dear husband, father and grandfather, Ivan Henderson.

Good Family Funeral Home for their kindness, thoughtfulness and professionalism they give you and a personal touch.

Pastor Kurt Nichols for officiating the service, it was perfect, with many memories of his life and such a great tribute.

The church ladies for the delicious luncheon for our family.

We will never forget all the love that has been shown to the family.

Memories of love and friendship are treasures we will carry with us always. Pat

Henderson

Tammy L. Haunn

Tammy L. Haunn, 50, Winamac, died May 6, 2023, in Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso.

She was born on April 4, 1973.

She is survived by her companion, Paul Luecht, Winamac; daughters, Kristy M. Haunn, Lacrosse, Wis., Kayla R. Haunn, Delaware, Ohio, Kasidi S. (Pablo Torrico Alvarez) Haunn, Sylvania, Ohio; two grandchildren; father, Francis (Debbie) Owens; stepfather, Darrell Jordan; half siblings, Jaymee and Taylor; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Julie (Sweeney) Owens Jordan.

The family will host a memorial gathering at a later date.

Tributes may be offered at www. frainmortuary.com.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary,Winamac.

Virginia Marie

Virginia Marie Ashby, 92, Silver Lake, died May 11, 2023, in her home. She was born on July 4, 1930. On June 23, 1951 she married Charles Foster Ashby, who preceded her in death on April 7, 2000.

She is survived by her children, Steve Ashby, Fort Wayne, Danny (Betty) Ashby, Akron, Glen Ashby, Florida, Bobby Ashby, Warsaw, John Ashby, Bargersville, and Edgar (Carol) Ashby, California, Helen (Tony) Middleton, Silver Lake, Teri (Tony) Monce, Silver Lake, Janine (Troy) Hoskins, Warsaw, and Sandy (David) Smith, Elyria, Ohio; sister, Doris Zimmerman, North Carolina; 28 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Arno and Hazel (York) Ellis; son, Ronald Lee Ashby; brothers, Dave Ellis, John Ellis, Lee Ellis, and Hal Ellis; sister, Julia Taylor; grandson, Andrew Ashby; one granddaughter, Glenna I. Waldenville; and great-grandson, Paul Roth III.

Services were held May 16, in McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastor Dave Cox officiating. Interment took place following the funeral service in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Lake Wesleyan Church, 106 Walnut St., Silver Lake, IN 46982.

Helen L. Peters

Helen L. Peters, 94, Winamac, died May 9, 2023, in Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born on Oct. 8, 1928. On Dec. 5, 1948, she married Willard H. Peters, who preceded her in death Sept. 14, 2019.

She is survived by her daughters, Connie (Don) Reid, Star City, Joan (Ray) Schultz, Medaryville, and Linda (Dan) Ruhl, Star City; 11 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; a great-greatgranddaughter; several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Carroll H. and Esther K. (Wiesjahn) Skinner; infant greatgrandson,Will Powlen; brothers, Harry C. (Belva) Skinner, and Marion G. (Leona) Skinner.

Services were held May 16, in Pleasant Hill Lake Bruce Community Church, Lake Bruce, with Chaplain Todd Wilson officiating. Interment took place following the funeral service in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Pleasant Hill Cemetery Maintenance Fund or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Tributes may be offered at www. frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary,Winamac.

Karla Sue Bellmer

Karla Sue Bellmer, 60, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in her home.

She was born on Nov. 19, 1962. On June 28, 2012, she married Terry Bellmer, he survives. She is also survived by her daughters, Eliana (Drew) Wethey, Johnstown, Ohio, Stephanie (James) Davolio, Lithopolis, Ohio; sons, Mark Bellmer, Sedalia, Mo., Joseph (Beth) Bellmer, Lancaster, Ohio; sisters, Sandy Manuwal, Plymouth, Jackie (David) Wright,Plymouth; brother-in-law, Rich Larson, Franklin, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmo and Virginia (Burden) Phelps; sister, Vicki Larson; and brother-in-law, Jim Manuwal.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. A memorial service will immediately follow with Life Celebrant James Smart officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Bread of Life Food Pantry, 6770 N Michigan St. Plymouth, IN 46563.

Ashby

Charles ‘Charlie’ Jackson Rochester High School graduate

Charles “Charlie” Jackson, 52, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:32 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born May 17, 1970, in Rochester to Donald Ray and Carole Louise Ogle Jackson. Growing up, he shared his childhood with a sister, Elizabeth. He was member of the class of 1989 at Rochester High School.

Even though he hardly ever caught anything, he loved to go fishing in the area watering holes. Many will remember him cruising around town on his power chair. While at home, he enjoyed cooking. His spaghetti and meatballs were delightful and his cheesecake was mouth-watering. He collected Star Wars memorabilia and was an avid Star Wars fan.

For several years, he worked at Kroger’s in a variety of roles. He enjoyed meeting new people as a cashier at Kroger’s. He attended St. John Lutheran Church of Rochester. His most favorite title was Uncle Charlie as he loved spending time with Sophia and Wyatt.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Carole Dale; sister, Elizabeth Mae (Michael) Kapp; niece, Sophia Kapp; nephew, Wyatt Kapp, all of Rochester; grandmother, Gracie Jackson, Akron; roommate, Cheryl Hamilton; canine companion, Dobbie Minerva, a Chihuahua, and his feline companion, Luna, a black, domestic short hair.

Preceding him in death are his father, Donald Jackson; grandparents, Delores and John Ogle, and great-grandparents, Maye and Charlie Ogle.

A celebration of the life for Jackson will be at noon Thursday, May 18, in Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Jim Dillinger will officiate. Friends may visit with the family two hours prior to the service in the funeral home. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

C OUNTY R EPORT

Marriage Licenses

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

Blystone-Wieringa

Benjamin Blystone, 22, Rochester, and Haley Wieringa, 19, Rochester.

Terrillion-Fahnestock

James Terrillion, 66, Macy, and Gayle Fahnestock, 71, Macy.

Court News Circuit Court

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

Complaints

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC, successor in interest to Capital One Bank v. Aaron Jones, Rochester, $5,890.40.

Superior Court

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

Complaints

UHG I LLC v. Donte Robinson, Rochester, $2,339.88.

SAC Finance, Inc. v. Bruce Mayhew, Kewanna, $15,582.56.

Cavalry SPV I, LLC v. Michele Yeazel, Rochester, $2, 047.36.

LVNV Funding LLC v. Matthew Zartman, Rochester, $3,890.27.

Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Kyle Manalo, Bloomington, $150.50; Bryan Burnett, South Bend, $160.50; Mary Kuhns, Bristol, $160.50; Anthony Parish, Brownsburg, $192.50; Scott Overpeck, Kewanna, $160.50; Rohit Ashamoni, Columbus, $192.50; Kevin Seifert, Three Oaks, Mich., $192.50; Shannon McGlothin, Rochester, $160.50; Dakota Mitchell, Logansport, $150.50; Dalton Dietrich, Fishers, $150.50; Micah Hetrick, South Bend, $171; Christian Harris-Roeder, Rochester, $160.50; Matthew Lucas, Indianapolis, $171; Catherine Mayer, Rocky River, Ohio, $160.50; Anthony Levy, Indianapolis, $150.50.

Operating with Expired Plates

— James Gilbert, Rochester, $160. Operating a Motor Vehicle without Financial Responsibility

— Cory Riley, Rochester, $171.

Patricia Jean Hollister

Patricia “Pattie” Jean (Shepherd) Hollister, 59, died May 13, 2023. She was born on Aug. 26, 1963.

She is survived by her husband, Alan Earl Hollister; daughters, Sarah Whetstone, Stacy Meppen (Jesse), Hannah Hale (Jordan), Abbey Melander (Tyler); 10 grandchildren; sisters, Cheryl Shepherd Blair, Kathy (Shepherd) Cox; brothers, Bobby Dawson, Mike Shepherd; 10 nephews; and six nieces.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Charlene (Junkin) Hoffman; stepfather, Paul Hoffman; brother, Rick Shepherd; and father, Albert Dawson.

Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, May 19, in Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 West Rochester St., Akron, with Bishop Heywood officiating. The interment will take place in the Akron Cemetery, Akron, following the service. Visitation will be held from 10 am to the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

Share a memory or send condolences to www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com

Geraldine Ruth Hoffer

Geraldine

Ruth Hoffer, 74, Knox, died May 13, 2023 in LaPorte. She was born Feb. 10, 1949. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Hoffer, Knox; sons, Richard (Julie) Hamby, Hamlet, David (Melissa) Hamby, Knox; daughter, Jenifer (Michael) Tibbs, Knox; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Myers, Monterey. She was preceded in death by parents, Raymond Myers and Flora Novak; brother, James Myers; sisters, Carol Brewer and Arlene Franko; and grandson, Anthony Cameno.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. May 17, in Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Knox, with Pastor Albert Tolson officiating. Memorials may be made to the family.

Akron Public Library announces Summer Reading Program

The Akron Public Library announced their 2023 Summer Reading Program “All Together Now.” This year, the library is again offering two separate programs beginning June 5 and continuing through July 21. The children’s program is for ages 3 through fifth grade, and the teen program is reserved for sixth grade and up. Both programs offer prizes and incentives for reading books. An adult program will be offered later in the winter.

Some activities for the children’s program will include: a visit from Silly Safaris, a foam party and a new StoryWalk experience, all at Pike Memorial Park; as well as weekly crafts/activities for the kids. Children will receive prizes at designated point levels and will be eligible for a weekly drawing for additional prizes.

Teen readers will receive scratch-off tickets for every three books they read to win prizes. They also have the opportunity to attend craft classes where they will make a Butterfly Flutter Flyer, a Fourth of July Tie Dye Project and Wood Plank Light.

All Summer Reading Program participants and their families are invited to attend the SRP BBQ and Games finale from 4-6 p.m. Monday, July 24.

Stop in to the library to preregister starting May 15 and sign up for activities and crafts. Preregistration can also be done at akron.lib.in.us. Most programs

BIRTHS

Banks William Lineberry Madison Lineberry, Argos, is the parent of a son, Banks William, born at 7:32 a.m. May 9, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 9 pounds, 13.5 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Banks joins Cahzi, 2. Maternal grandparents, Tammy and William Lineberry, Argos; maternal great-grandparents, Jan and Daniel Savage.

require that you sign up for a time slot in order to attend and a special parental waiver must be signed in order to attend the foam party. Individuals must be enrolled in the Akron Public Library’s Summer Reading program to be eligible for prizes and to attend event programming. Contact the library at (574) 893-4113 or akronadm@akron. lib.in.us. More information is available at akron.lib.in.us and facebook.com/AkronPL.

Kuwait veteran to speak at museum May 21

Veteran Sarah Donaldson who served in Kuwait from 2019-20 will give a talk at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the Fulton County Historical Society Museum, 37 E. 375N, Rochester.

Veterans will also be recognized during the meeting and refreshments will be served. The public and all veterans are welcome to attend.

For more information, call (574) 223-4436.

Junior Achievement Golf Classic on June 17

The Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana/Fulton County Golf Classic will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Round Barn Golf Course, 1024 Lakeview Drive, Rochester.

Golfers will receive a light breakfast followed by lunch after golfing. The event is sponsored by Nipsco, RTC Fiber Communications, First Federal Savings Bank and Smith Sawyer Smith Agency. Golfers must register by June 10.

Thank You

Friday, January 27 will be a day Beth and I will never forget.

I had a truck accident with a load of cattle on it and Beth collapsed at Kroger resulting in Beth having quadruple bypass surgery.

We spent 34 days at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. While at Lutheran Hospital and when we got home the following businesses and individuals were very helpful in us adjusting to our new normal: Kroger staff; EMS Services, Woodlawn Emergency services; Paul and Michelle Shanklin at Wilson’s Towing and Transport; Eric, Brit, and Jasmine at The Tire Store; Vince Hoffman at Rochester Sale Barn; Macy Elevator; Rochester Optimist Club; Amy, Macy, Brooke, Christina and Evelyn at Woodlawn Hospital Rehab; Tracy, Addie and Shelly at Webb’s Family Pharmacy; Jane and Steve Shriver; Trinity and David Lease; Lee Ann and Tim Eizinger; Ron and Carol Robowski; Greg and Pat Mellinger; Pat Lett; Dr. Mike Boldry; Wendy Zent; Ron and Cindy Clauson; Wes and Tish Geller; Pam Overmyer; Christina Rose; Myra Moziak; Kevin Haney; Andi Schwarte; Taylor and Faith Sherk; Buddy Lowe; Shawn Kercher; Beth and Adam Smith; and for all of the many cards and prayers from others.

With a Deep and Sincere Thank You!!!

Mike and Beth Clair

Akron Library displays ‘Art of the Eggshell’

After seeing pictures of Pysanky eggs on the internet, Charlotte Gerdeman became interested in the art and thought “I can do that!”

Charlotte (Strong) Gerdeman was born, raised and has lived her entire life in the Akron area. She has been creating Pysanky eggs for almost two years, and her work was recently featured in “The Art of the Egg Shell,” issue 41, which is written and

published in Blackpool, England, and sold worldwide. Charlotte decorates eggs for all seasons and is willing to create special request eggs.

Pysanky is the art of “writing” on eggs (drained eggshells) with a pin head and hot wax. There are two methods: the wax embossed method, which is the method she uses; and

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the wax resist method. The wax embossed method leaves the wax on the egg; but in the wax resist method, one puts wax on in a design then dips the egg in dye. This process is repeated many times, changing the dye color between each pattern or design. When the artist is done “writing,” all the wax is removed over a flame to reveal the multicolored design.

Charlotte is the daughter of Merl and Florence Strong and is the second of four siblings. She and her classmates were the first graduating class at Tippecanoe Valley High School. She met her husband, Charles, in Ohio and transplanted him to the Akron area.

Be sure to stop by the Akron Carnegie Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St., and see Gerdeman’s beautiful and uniquely-decorated eggs. They are located behind glass in the Genealogy Room on the main level of the library. They are on display for a limited time only and are available for purchase.

Let’s study the Bible

What is prophecy? (Read: Isaiah 42:1-25)

“I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.”

(Isaiah 42:89)

To show the difference between human guessing and a prophecy from God is very simple to do. When a poll is taken, or when a politician in Washington surveys the nation and predicts coming in November of 2024 so-and-so is going to be elected, that is political guessing, not prophecy.

But suppose the same politician were to stand up in Washington and name the man who will be elected in A.D. 2180. That would be prophecy. To stand up and call the name of the president of the United States 200 plus years later is prophecy.

In the 45th chapter of Isaiah, God foretells the coming of Cyrus 200 years before he came into history. That is prophecy

as it can be known only by the Lord, the holy one of Israel, the one who could say to Cyrus before he was even born, “I have called thee by name; I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me. I am the Lord, and there is none else, there is no God beside me.”

In Isaiah 42:1-9 we are introduced to Jesus Christ (see Matthew 12:18-20) as we see his first coming in humility and grace, and his second coming in power and judgment. Between these two events we have the present age of the church.

God had permitted the Jews to be captured and exiled to chasten them for their sins (Isaiah 42:18-25), but their captivity would not be forever. He would come in judgment and destroy Babylon (Isaiah 42:10-17), using Cyrus as his tool. Isaiah chapter 43 again assures Israel, “Fear not — I am with thee.” Their deliverance would make them witnesses to the world of the grace and power of almighty God (Isaiah 43:10, 12).

But Isaiah rebukes the nation of Israel for having forgotten God (Isaiah 43:22-27); and yet in his grace and mercy the Lord would forgive their sins (Isaiah 43:25). It’s possible to apply these promises of pardon to the future Jewish remnant during the coming Tribulation period.

For God sees the whole consummation of the age, “declaring the end from the beginning, and

from ancient times the things that are not yet done” (Isaiah 46:10). Only the Lord can prophesy, and that is what he has done in his word, the Bible. We should read the Bible, believe the Bible and respectfully obey the Bible. The Lord has given us everything we need to know about this life and eternal life. You can trust the Lord!

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

Foundation awards grant to Moose

The Fulton County Community Foundation granted $1,000 to Rochester’s Manitou Moose Lodge 1107, a local lodge club and diner on the banks of Lake Manitou. The funds will aid the lodge in the purchasing of an automated external defibrillator, a portable lifesaving device used to assist those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Funding was made possible by the foundation’s Hope Hospice Legacy Fund and the Brent Blacketor Memorial Fund.

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Updates and happenings in and around the area

Breakfast Benefit for the Fulton County Historical Society, 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, in the Museum, 4 miles north of Rochester on US 31 & CR 375 N. All-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns, pancakes and sausage patties, ham, fruit and drinks. Adults are $10 and children 6-11 are $5. All proceeds go toward the operating fund.

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Happenings in Kewanna Union Township Public Library, Kewanna: LEGO “Build the Change;” Library Board Meeting, 6 p.m. Monday, May 22; Book Talk by Monty C. Peden, 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 24.

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Members of the Rochester Garden Club are voluntarily working at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, in the Dairy Queen, Rochester, to help raise money for Habit for Humanity. All proceeds go toward landscaping and other beautification projects around Rochester.

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Fulton County officials have

scheduled a community meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, in the Fulton County 4H Fairgrounds Community Building, 1009 W. 3rd St., Rochester, for residents to share concerns on the future ambulance service in Fulton County. The contract with Lutheran, the current ambulance service, will be ending soon.

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Free Boater Education Class, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Moose Lodge #1107, Rochester. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call (574) 835-1219 or (574) 952-1816.

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Reunion for Talma School alumni, 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: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25, Fulton Coun-

ty Public Library, 320 W. 7th St., Rochester; 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.

—o— Rochester Fire Department, 2006 E. SR 14, Rochester, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 17. CPR, AED and basic first aid training, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, May 18. No-card certification is $10. Card certification is $25. For more information and to sign up, call (574) 223-6113.

—o— Purdue Extension-Fulton County, Health and Human Sciences public “Train Your Brain” class, noon Friday, May 26, in the Fulton County Public Library, Rochester. For more information, call the Fulton County Extension office at (574) 223-3397.

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The town of Akron is hosting the 24th annual Community Wide 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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MEMORIAL DAY

Monday, May 29 7 am-11 am

Fulton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Adults: $8.00

Under 12: $3.50

Carryouts Available

FREE-WILL DONATIONS are also welcome. All proceeds will go to the Amber Dyson Scholarship Fund.

“During Ambers illness so many people went out of their way to support her and her children, during this time we had talked once she was better the need to give back and pay it forward.”

- Rick O’neill

The 19th annual Mentone Egg City Run, Saturday, June 3, in the Mentone Community Emergency Services building, Mentone. Registration prior to May 28 is a fee of $20. Registration is available the day of the race from 6:30-7:45 a.m. with a fee of $25. Forms are available at Java Jacks, the Bell Memorial Library and at mentoneeggcity.com. For more information, call (574) 328-2034.

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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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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 and Newcastle Township, with a once-a-month visit limit. Diapers, toothpaste, eggs, meat, cereal, spices and toilet paper are among some of the items available at the walk-thru pantry. The best time to stop with little waiting is 3:15 p.m. For more information, call (574) 505-0392.

Psi Iota Xi Sorority to coordinate Mentone Egg City Run

The 19th annual Mentone Egg City Run will be Saturday, June 3, in downtown Mentone at the Mentone Community Emergency Services building.

This year, Beta Epsilon chapter of Psi Iota Xi Sorority is adopting coordination of the race.

The sorority is a national philanthropic organization focusing on art, literature, music and speech and hearing. The group is an avid supporter of Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation.

Registration for the race before May 28 will cost $20, while registration the day of the event will cost $25. Forms are available at Java Jacks, the Bell Memorial Library and online at mentoneeggcity.com.

On the day of the event, registration will be available from 6:30-7:45 a.m., with the race getting underway at 8 a.m.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Beta Epsilon chapter.

For more information, contact Marsha Scott by sending an email to marshscott49@gmail. com or calling (574) 328-2034.

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging, behind the scenes

Editor’s Note: Thomas White is an MRI Technologist at Woodlawn Hospital.

Having an Magnetic Resonance Imaging can be an anxiety-inducing moment in one’s life. We want to ensure that all patients have a positive and safe experience when having their MRIs.

It starts from the moment a patient arrives at our department and registers for their exam. Every patient fills out an MRI screening form that requests pertinent health history before their scan. The goal of this form is to ensure that all patients are safe for the MRI scanner. It also helps the technologists identify which patients may need settings changed on the scanner to safely perform their exam. Not every implant is safe for MRI, and some implants are safe only under certain conditions. We want to place patient safety at the top of the list, starting with identifying what is inside your body.

After reviewing the screening form, a technologist will take the patient to get prepared for the exam. Not all clothing is compatible with an MRI scanner, so we change all patients into a gown prior to their MRI. Any clothing with metal on it or in it has the

potential to harm a patient and burn them. Certain athletic wear may have copper or silver embedded in the threads, which can heat up during the MRI and burn a patient.

After the patient has changed into the appropriate gowns for their exam, they will go back to MRI with a technologist. For patients who may have issues walking, we will provide an MRI-safe wheelchair for use during your MRI. The MRI may pull any metal objects, such as wheelchairs, canes, or walkers, into the scanner, which can harm the patient, the scanner, and the technologist performing the exam. To avoid this, we will always use our MRIsafe wheelchair for those who need it.

However, ensuring safety continues even when we get patients in the scan room. We give every patient an alarm button during their exam. If a patient needs to stop an exam or has any questions, they only need to squeeze it, and the technologist will stop the exam and address their concerns. We monitor every patient throughout their exam, from the moment they check in until the moment they leave.

We always put safety at the forefront of what we do in MRI. So, the next time you come in for a scan and are asked to fill out a screening form or to change into a gown, remember that it is for your safety. You can relax knowing that we are doing everything possible to maintain your safety throughout the entire process of your MRI here at Woodlawn Hospital.

P UBLIC A UCTIONS

Davis Public Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, 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, JD 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.

Olson Online Hibid Auction Auction opens May 25, ends June

1 at olsonauctions.hibid.com. Inspection day is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. eastern time Friday, May 26, at 259 S. 700W, Winamac. Tractor, motorcycle, mowers, lawn and garden, outdoor furniture, appliances, furniture, household, jewelry, antiquevintage collectibles, gun safe, tools, miscellaneous. For information call Nate at (574) 242-1262.

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.

Woodlawn Hospital Receives Exemplary Provider accreditation

Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester recently received Rural Health Clinic Exemplary Provider Accreditation from The Compliance Team, a CMS-approved, national health-care accreditation organization.

TCT’s Exemplary Provider accreditation process is a three year, comprehensive, quality improvement program where rural health clinics need to demonstrate 100% compliance with TCT’s safetyhonesty-caring quality standards and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ rigorous conditions for certification.

“Woodlawn Hospital is keenly focused on creating and maintaining an environment that promotes excellent patient care and outcomes to our community. The Compliance Team’s Exemplary

Provider Accreditation Program ensures we will continue to provide the highest quality care while highlighting the amazing work of our staff and medical providers,” said Bradley Rogers, Woodlawn’s chief operating officer.

For more than 100 years, Woodlawn Hospital has provided quality health care to the residents of Fulton County and surrounding areas. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including a birthing center, cancer center, emergency medical, laboratory, critical care and medical/surgical units, radiology, rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep center, inpatient and outpatient surgical, and more. Visit the woodlawnhospital.org website for more information.

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Clays

for Cancer raises $5,400 for Wheels on Fire

In its eighth year of hosting Clays for Cancer to benefit cancer charity Wheels on Fire, the Fulton County Gun Club saw target shooters, auction bidders and patrons just showing support and enjoying camaraderie and competition Saturday, May 6. Those in attendance could support the fundraising effort by participating in the competitive

target event. They could also target shoot.

Those who were not interested in shooting had the opportunity to bid on donated silent auction items.

The day’s activities resulted in a donation of $5,422.40 to Wheels on Fire.

To date, Clays for Cancer has raised more than $36,500 for

the group. Money raised by and donated to Wheels on Fire supports local cancer patients with expenses they face while fighting the disease.

For more information about Wheels on Fire, contact Beaver Dam Church at (574) 893-7052 or visit the Facebook page for Wheels on Fire Cancer Crusaders.

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Kenmore & GE refrigerators; Kenmore freezer; Maytag HD washer & dryer; Panasonic SS inverter/microwave; small kitchen appliances; dining tables & chairs; bar stools; rocker/recliners; several glider rockers; wing back chairs; chest of drawers; table & floor lamps; coffee tables & end tables; Pfaltzgraff dishes; Electrolux vacuum; Oreck Xl hand held vacuum; IRobot Roomba; books, toys & games; lots more.

JEWELRY - ANTIQUE/VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES

14K gold 1/2 ct diamond ring; 14K gold diamond enhancer ring; other jewelry; Honda Kick-NGo scooter; Lane cedar chest; oak wash stand w/towel bar; drop leaf table w/chairs; trunks; school desks; industrial 2-wheeled cart; Parlor table, chairs & stools; Pepsi, Coke, Canada Dry, Winchester & other wood crates; Singer sewing machine; sewing patterns & supplies; Tru Scale toys; David White transit in wood box; Fenton & depression glass; Radio Flyer, AMF Junior & other metal wagons; lg. handmade dollhouse w/furniture; Buick & Ford wood wheels; Littlestown pitcher pump; nail kegs; buck saw; large variety belt buckles; Longaberger baskets; Ball jars w/bails; hats & purses; much more.

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HUGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE! May 19, 7am-5pm; May 20 8:30am-3pm. Mens & womens clothes (name brand, most like new), sizes small thru X-large, boys clothes, 8-10 & 10-12, wedding decor, home decor, electric stove, jogging stroller, ping-pong table, pool pump, outside furniture, and lots of miscellaneous! Too much to mention! 8419E 400N, Rochester, IN.

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Riffle, Strasser make all-TRC as golfers finish 4th

Editor’s

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

Boys Golf

The Rochester boys golf team shot a 339 and finished fourth out of 10 teams at the Three Rivers Conference tournament at Rozella Ford Golf Club in Warsaw Saturday.

Noah Riffle and Drew Strasser shot an 80 and 82 respectively to both make the all-TRC team. The top 10 players plus ties made all-conference. Other Rochester scores included J.R. McLochlin’s 84, Ashton Musselman’s 93 and Robert Bozzo’s 94.

The score was a five-stroke improvement from Rochester’s score at Rozella Ford 11 days earlier at the Warsaw Invitational.

Northfield won their second straight TRC title with a 319. Tippecanoe Valley was second with a 335, and Southwood was third with a 336.

Northfield’s Tyson Baer was the medalist with a 72.

Rochester began their week with a win in a three-way match against host Southwood and Manchester at Etna Acres Golf Course in Andrews. Rochester shot a 175, Southwood had a 179 and Manchester had a 198.

Rochester’s J.R. McLochlin shot a 41 to share medalist honors with Southwood’s Griffin Chambers.

Noah Riffle added a 42, Drew Strasser had a 44, Ashton Musselman had a 48 and Robert Bozzo had a 59.

Strasser had a birdie on No. 6, a par-4.

The Rochester JV shot a 227 with Enrique Navarro the low JV scorer with a 54. Girls Tennis Rochester went 0-2 on the week, losing a pair of TRC matches on the road. They are 7-6 overall and 2-5 in conference play.

The week began with a 4-1 loss to Tippecanoe Valley May 9. Taylor Howard and Elizabeth Weaver won at No. 2 doubles

for Rochester’s lone point. They beat Sarah Finney and Madelyn Weaver 7-5, 6-1.

Valley scored first when Lily Ault and Ella Sandbakken beat Olivia Bailey and Audrey Bolinger 6-1, 6-1 at No. 1 doubles. Karegan Callahan nabbed the second point with a 6-3, 6-0 win over Ella McCarter at No. 1 singles.

Howard and Weaver’s win at No. 2 doubles cut the lead to 2-1, but Valley’s Talia Holder clinched the win with a 6-0, 6-4 win over Rylee Clevenger at No. 3 singles.

Lydia Miller earned the final Valley point, recovering after dropping the second set in a tie break to win a baseline battle with Rochester’s Rily Holloway 6-2, 6-7 (4), 6-2 at No. 2 singles.

Rochester then lost 4-1 to Maconaquah May 10.

Rylee Clevenger won in straight sets over Zoe Moore at No. 3 singles, but Maconaquah claimed a Three Rivers Conference home win over Rochester Wednesday. Clevenger won 6-4, 6-4.

Ella McCarter and Rily Holloway both lost in straight sets to Molly Tenny and Kiera Rosenow at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, respectively.

Olivia Bailey and Audrey Bolinger lost at No. 1 doubles, and Taylor Howard and Elizabeth Weaver lost at No. 2 doubles by identical 6-4, 6-1 scores.

Rochester finished the regular season with a match at Southwood Monday. The IHSAA sectional draw was Monday night, and sectionals begin today. Rochester will travel to Culver Academy for a four-team sectional that also includes Knox and North Judson.

Softball

Rochester won both of their games last week to extend their winning streak to six and improve their record to 12-4 overall and 6-1 in the TRC.

Kylie Coleman had two hits and two RBIs, Aubrey Miller drove in the go-ahead run as part of a four-run second inning and Mia Howdeshell exhibited improved control over the final four innings to lead the Rochester softball team to a 9-3 win over host Maconaquah Wednesday.

Sydney Haughs also had two RBIs on a pair of sacrifice flies, and Emma Howdeshell, Maddi

Heinzmann and Darah Strasser had one RBI each for Rochester.

This marked the first time any player on Rochester’s roster had beaten Maconaquah.

Rochester scored four runs in the top of the second to take a 5-2 lead and never trailed after that.

Emma Howdeshell lined a ground-rule RBI double down the left field line — the ball rolled under the chain-link fence in left field — to make it 2-2 and move Strasser to third. Miller then hit a grounder to third that was bobbled for an error, scoring Strasser and moving Emma Howdeshell to third. Rochester was back up 3-2.

Coleman’s ground single just to the right of second base made it 4-2, and Haughs’ sacrifice fly to center increased the lead to three.

Rochester saw Maconaquah pitcher Blayklee Buman last year when she pitched two hitless innings of relief in a 6-4 Maconaquah win at Fansler Field. Their game plan against her this year was to look away.

“We knew that she could hit her spots,” Rochester coach Jim Coleman said. “So we looked for the ball away. We really tried getting the ball dirty, forcing their defense to get us out. Bunting was another key factor for us coming in, to get the ball down and allow our speed to be a factor. Once we get on base, we’re a tough out.”

And after walking five in the first three innings, Mia Howdeshell walked none in the next three innings.

With help from younger sister Mia in the circle, Emma Howdeshell piloted the high-flying Lady Zs past host Wabash 16-0 in five innings at Honeywell Park Thursday.

Emma Howdeshell went 4 for 4 to highlight Rochester’s 17-hit attack. She had a single, two doubles, a triple and a hit by pitch.

Haughs had three hits and three RBIs, and Kallie Watson and Miller each had three hits and an RBI. Coleman had two hits and two RBIs, and Mylee Heinzmann had two hits and an RBI.

Mia Howdeshell pitched a two-hitter with one walk and five strikeouts. She also had two RBIs at the plate.

Rochester scored six runs in the first inning, giving Mia How-

deshell a cushion before throwing her first pitch.

Meanwhile, Emma Howdeshell, who signed a letter of intent to continue her softball and academic careers at Kalamazoo College Wednesday, carried the offense. She has 40 hits in 16 games.

A scheduled game against LaVille Friday was canceled due to LaVille’s lack of players.

Rochester is 12-4 overall and 6-1 in the TRC. North Miami leads the TRC with a 6-0 mark. North Miami travels to Rochester today for the TRC finale.

Baseball

The Class 2A, No. 7 Zebras reached the brink of an outright TRC title with road wins over Maconaquah Wednesday and Wabash Thursday before a nonconference loss to Fairfield Saturday.

Aaron Huffman teamed up with three relievers on a shutout, and Jake Seuferer homered to help the Class 2A, No. 7 Rochester baseball team beat host Maconaquah 8-0 May 10.

Tarick McGlothin and Brayden Zink each contributed two hits and two RBIs, and Colton Ferverda came off the bench to go 2 for 2 as part of a 10-hit Zebra attack. Seuferer also had two RBIs. Tanner Reinartz doubled, walked twice and drove in a run.

Carson Paulik and Gavin Young also had hits.

Huffman allowed eight hits in four innings. He walked one, hit a batter and fanned seven. McGlothin got the first two outs in the fifth, Paulik pitched one inning, and Young pitched a scoreless seventh. Maconaquah did not score despite collecting 14 base runners.

“We got in a couple jams there earlier in the game that we were able to get out of just by some big plays,” Rochester coach Cory Good said. “Gavin Young made a good throw from right field. Brayden Zink had a nice, diving double play turn. Just timely defense to get us out of some big defense there. … A fair amount of guys tonight, but all of them pitched pretty well.”

Reinartz pitched a three-hitter, and he also had two doubles and two RBIs at the plate as Rochester earned an 11-1 win in five innings over defending TRC champion Wabash Thursday.

“We were pumped,” Reinartz said. “This was one we wanted to get after, and when we got on them, stay down and don’t let off the gas.”

Already leading 1-0, Rochester scored seven runs in the fourth, the last six coming with two outs. They tacked on three more

in the fifth.

McGlothin and Paulik also had two RBIs each. Zink had two hits, one of which was an RBI single to left in the fourth that made it 2-0. Ethan Medina reached base all three times up and scored twice.

Wabash committed two errors, and they led to seven unearned Rochester runs. The biggest error might have occurred in the top of the fourth with Colton Ferverda batting with two on and two out and the Zebras leading 2-0. Ferverda hit a grounder to short on a 1-0 pitch.

They are 15-5 overall and 7-0 in the TRC. They have clinched a share of the TRC title and can clinch it outright by winning one of their final two conference games. They host Peru Monday and North Miami Wednesday.

Rochester has won their first seven TRC games by a combined score of 92-6.

The week ended with a 5-4 loss to Fairfield Saturday. McGlothin went 2 for 2 with a walk and a run scored. Reinartz and Medina each had an RBI, and Paulik, Reinartz, Ferverda and Campbell each had a hit. Rochester could not hold on to a 3-0 first-inning lead.

Campbell and McGlothin combined for three hitless innings of relief after Medina allowed five runs (four earned) in the first three innings.

A home game scheduled for earlier Saturday against Winamac was canceled due to wet grounds.

Track

The Rochester boys track team scored in five different events at the Huntington JV Invitational Saturday, including freshman Grant Bailey in both the 800 and the 1,600.

Bailey was seventh in the 800 in 2:10.41 and fourth in the 1,600 in 4:42.90. Harrison Dunwoody was eighth in the 110 hurdles in 18.20 seconds after running an 18.03 in a preliminary heat. Xavier Vance was fifth in the shot put in 41’1½” and Trevor Walley was seventh in the pole vault with a clearance of 9’6”.

Bailey’s 4:42.90 was the fastest 1,600 time for a Zebra freshman since Wesley Meyer 10 years ago and the second fastest for any Zebra freshman in the last 15 years, according to coach Ryan Helt.

Helt also said Dunwoody’s 110 hurdles time was the fastest by a Rochester freshman over the last 15 years. Carlos Plascencia did not place in the 300 hurdles, but his time of 49.35 was the fourth fastest by a Rochester freshman in the last 15 years.