Shopping Guide News - May 22, 2024

PLTWcurriculum Caston schools honored for

By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer

Caston Elementary and Caston High school have been honored for their science-related programming.

National organization Project Lead the Way, which focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, recognized the two schools as Project Lead the Way Distinguished Schools for the current school year.

Caston Junior-Senior High School PLTW teacher Nathan Speitel, who has helped train Caston elementary teachers on PLTW curriculum, said it’s the fourth year the elementary has gotten the distinction, but the first for the high school.

He said he believed “Adding more classes was what helped get the recognition, which schools had to apply for.

“We have three engineering high school classes now,” said Speitel, who’s taught at Caston for 17 years. “We also have two junior high STEM classes that are

Hernandez, left, and Shiloh Baker,

competition, are shown. Caston High and Caston Elementary schools

recently recognized for science-related curriculum

organization, Project Lead the Way.

through Project Lead the Way.”

He said each grade at the elementary school does two units of PLTW classes.

“So, they kind of focus on some engineering aspects and some science-related aspects, so basically the STEM core that’s there for the elementary,” said Speitel. “It’s kind of a lead-in to what I do at the junior high and high school.”

“In seventh grade, I teach a nine-week rotation class. It’s called Flight and Space, and the eighth grade currently does an energy and the environment class,” he shared on the upper level classes. “High school does Introduction to Engineering, which is the first-year or first-level class. Second year is Principles of Engineering ... My

third-year — it could be a second-year class — it’s aerospace engineering.”

Speitel noted students in the high school classes get to work on 3-D printing, circuit work and building rockets.

He said the STEM classes give “a lot of students an outlet to use their hands, to be further engaged in the learning process where they can see the application of how math works and how science works.”

Since PLTW was implemented four years ago at the high school, more students have gotten involved with engineering classes, said Speitel.

“It’s just an honor to be recognized and to be able to offer those programs at such a smaller school,” he said.

DRAG RACE WINNERS Caston High School students Eva

who won a VEX Robotics drag race

were

by the national

Photo provided by Nathan Speitel.

SAVING A TIGER Caston Elementary School third graders Parker Schroder, left, and Zayne Lerche work to rescue a toy tiger as part of Project Lead the Way programming in class. Photo provided by Nathan Speitel.

K now Y our n eighbor

Activity director believes a person is never too old to have fun

By LAURIE LECHLITNER Staff Writer

“I’m the type of person who likes helping people,” stated Lisa Byers, Rochester. “I enjoy serving behind the scenes. I get great satisfaction helping other people succeed. It’s so much fun working with my seniors and the community. As I always stress, you’re never too old to have fun!”

Byers is the administration and activity director for Fulton County Council on Aging.

“Actually, I started out working for R.E.A.L. Services in the Energy Assistance Program, located in the Fulton County Resource Center and Council on Aging for several years. I helped low/fixed income families with their utility bills.”

For the last three years, Byers has worked for Fulton County Council on Aging and loves it. “I work with a great bunch of people. And I love the senior citizens who come to our center. We’re like one big, happy family. I look forward to coming in each day. It’s really not like a job to me at all.”

She loves keeping things running smoothly. “On a typical day, I come in and open the building, say good morning and talk with my seniors. I check in with Fulton County Transpo to see if there are any updates or changes that need made and to catch up on the gossip.” Byers also handles a lot of data entry, maintains their website and tries to produce a newsletter better than the previous month.

Byers is also in charge of the activities. One of her volunteers is a close relative. “Kathleen Stephens-Hawke is my sister.

She’s in charge of crafts and does a marvelous job. Before she took over, we had crafts once a month. Now we have them three days a week. Both men and women love the crafting classes.”

Her assistant Mona Elsea (retired R.S.V.P. director) is a godsend. “She not only works hands-on with the activities we do, but she’s in charge of the field trips the seniors take. In May we will visit Kokomo Glass company. In June we’re scheduled to go to Bremen Bison Farm.We want to get the seniors out and show them a good time.”

One of the residents’ favorite activities is chair volleyball. “They laugh so hard when something humorous happens. It’s just fun watching them.”

She loves listening to their stories and talking with them just to see how things are going. Right now, Byers is working on the 50th anniversary celebration of Fulton County Council on Aging. “We’re having

activities through the month of June. We start out with the 32nd annual golf scramble on Saturday, June 8. Some other events include a cookout and so much more. We’ll end on the 28th of June with an open house.”

Byers and her husband Jeff celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on May 7. They have four grown children, 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one on the way. “I tell my children that having grandkids is payback time. I can spoil them and sugar them up and send them home.” She chuckles.

She and Jeff are Harley riders. “We’ve ridden the back roads of Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia, making friends as we travel. Our marriage is a long, happy one. I guess that’s because we communicate together and are patient with one another.”

Byers concluded, “We welcome seniors who want to have fun and make new friends.”

Christian worship

(Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:1219)

“The preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18)

Worship is the most important activity of a local church family. Ministry must flow out of worship, otherwise it becomes busy activity without power

By THE REV. RON PURKEY

and without heart. There may be “results,” but they will not glorify God or really last. The Apostle Paul named the various elements that make up the worship ministry of the church.

First, Joyfulness (1 Thessalonians 5:16). Joy takes the burden out of service. “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). God loves a cheerful servant as well as a cheerful giver. God wants his family to be happy, and that means that each member must contribute to the joy.

The four spiritual characteristics Paul mentioned are part of the fruit of the Spirit named in Galatians 5:22 — love (1 Thessalonians 5:13), joy (1 Thessalonians 5:16), peace (1 Thessalonians 5:13), and long-suffering (1 Thessalonians 5:14). We cannot manufacture these spiritual qualities; they only come as we yield to the Holy Spirit and per-

mit him to control us.

Family partnership is vital to the health and growth of a church. Are you bearing your share of the burdens, or are you merely a spectator who watches others do the job?

Second, Prayerfulness (1 Thessalonians 5: 17). Prayer was important in the early church (1 Corinthians 11:1-6; Acts 1:13-14; 4:23 and following). It was a high and holy experience when the church united in prayer. Today we “call someone to lead in prayer,” and we have no idea whether that believer is even in fellowship with God. In some churches, there are two or three people who monopolize the prayer meeting. If we are led by the Holy Spirit (Jude 20), we will experience unity and freedom in our praying, and God will answer.

“Pray without ceasing” does NOT mean we must always be mumbling prayers. The word means “constantly recurring,” not continuously occurring. We are to “keep the receiver off the hook” and be in touch with God so that our praying is part of a long conversation that is not broken. God knows the desires of the heart (Psalm 37:4), and he responds

to those desires even when our voice is silent (see Psalms 10:17; 21:2).

Third, Praise-filled (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Thanksgiving is also a vital element of worship. We use “psalms and hymns and spiritual songs” (Ephesians 5:19) to express our love and gratitude to the Lord. As we grow in our application of the Word of God (the Bible), we must also grow in our expression of praise, for the two go together (Colossians 3:16). If a local church is “growing in grace” the members will want to learn new hymns in order to give praise to God. If the heart and head do not keep pace with each other, Christian worship may become either juvenile or hypocritical.

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

A circus mouse

By RUSSELL DAVIDSON SR. Guest Writer

The lion said he would be my friend to the end. Today, I saw the big top show until the clown asked me to go. Food was on my mind.

When the big cat took a nap, it was mine. Things were getting hard for me, missed the trapeze and fell in the fat lady’s lap. Started up the rope, grabbed the bar but didn’t go far. I looked down below and said “I gotta go.” Believe me this circus mouse hates this show.

It was time to leave so I said goodbye to the elephants but they ran away. Maybe I should stay. The hobo said “jump in my pack” and we never looked back.

LISA BYERS

Stage should be poured this week for new TVHS auditorium

Text and Photos

By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer

Workers were to pour the new Tippecanoe Valley High School auditorium stage this week.

At its monthly public work session on Thursday, May 16, the Tippecanoe Valley School Board heard that information from The

SCHOLARSHIP WINNER —

Sheriff Travis Heishman presented Brianna Yarber with a scholarship on behalf of the Indiana Sheriff’s Association in the amount of $750. Yarber has been an employee of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office as a correctional officer for the last year. She will be starting her senior year at Trine University in the fall. Her law enforcement career will begin after completing Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in the spring of 2025. Shown from left are Heishman, Yarber, and jail Commander Cathi Collins. Photo provided by Travis Heishman.

Skillman Corp. Project Manager Scott Rogers. The Skillman Corp. is the construction management company for TVHS’ ongoing construction project, of which the auditorium is part.

Other plans for the next month in the auditorium are to finish bricking the stage wall and begin work on light fixtures and reflector ceilings.

For the new agriculture area, the construction crew worked on walls over the last month, which they will drywall and paint over the next month.

As for the pool, it was tested for leaks in the last month, with workers to install tile in the pool tank over the next month.

All work is estimated to be done around September.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT — Sheriff Travis Heishman presented Jacob Sayger with a scholarship on behalf of the Indiana Sheriff’s Association in the amount of $750. Sayger is a senior at Maconaquah High School and plans to attend Indiana University, Kokomo, in the fall. Upon completion of his post-secondary education, he expressed interest in working for the Indiana State Police. Shown are Heishman, left, and Sayger. Photo provided by Travis Heishman.

NEW STAGE Shown is a view of Tippecanoe Valley High School’s new auditorium’s stage area.

WELDING AREA The welding section of TVHS’ new agriculture shop is shown.

O B ituaries

Larry Joe Eltzroth

Larry Joe Eltzroth, 85, Urbana, died at 1:15 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024, in his residence.

He was born on Feb. 24, 1939. He married Loretta Eltzroth; who survives.

LARRY JOE ELTZROTH

Linda Lou Farris

Linda Lou Farris, 74, Winamac, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at IU Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.

Ashlyn Foster

Ashlyn Foster, 22, Kewanna, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Woodlawn Hospital.

Judith A. Pontius

Patsy J. VanVactor

LINDA

Additional survivors include two sons, Clary (Candi) Eltzroth, Urbana, and Todd (Melessa) Eltzroth, Roann; three daughters, Rebecca Coldren, Akron, Amanda (Ben) Grawcock, Kendallville, and Stacy Eltzroth, Urbana; one sister, Sue (Robert) Mitting, Cincinnati, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clary Eltzroth and Betty Schlemer; one brother, Danny Eltzroth; and stepfather, Bill Schlemer.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 16, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash, with Pastor Dustin Smith officiating.

Interment was held in Mississinewa Cemetery, Somerset.

Memorial contributions may be made to Northfield High School Athletic Department, 154 W. 200N. Wabash, IN 46992, in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

Arrangements were entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at mcdonaldfunerals.com

Ruth Ann Funk

Ruth Ann Funk, 92, Akron, died at 8:13 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born on Jan. 31, 1932.

On Sept. 9, 1950, she married Walter D. Funk; who preceded her in death Sept. 12, 2003.

She is survived by three sons, Gary (Nila) Funk, Greenville, Tenn., Donald (Wanda) Funk, Grovetown, Ga., and Robert (Tammie) Funk, Akron; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Palmer and Maxine (Needham) Bickel; three brothers, Gene Bickel, Jerry Bickel and James Bickel; and sisterin-law, Bonnie Bickel.

Funeral services were Monday, May 20, at Earl-Love Funeral Home, 811 E. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor Mandy Nellans officiating.

Interment was in the Akron IOOF Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Akron Church of God, P.O. Box 66, Akron, IN 46910.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at earllovefuneralhome. com

She was born on Jan. 31, 1950. On June 21, 1970, she married Gary L. Farris; who preceded her in death April 23, 2023.

LOU FARRIS

She is survived by daughter, Shellie (Chris) Cooper, Winamac; son, Matt (Brandie) Farris, Logansport; sister, Edith (Ted) Morrison, Silver Lake; brother, Daniel Hardy, Logansport; seven grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles E. and Anna L. (Starkey) Hardy; and four sisters, Bonita Farris, Elizabeth A. Hardy, Tina Marie Hardy, and Connie Snay.

A celebration of life service was held Thursday, May 16, at Gundrum Funeral Home, with Pastor Candice Hinkle officiating.

Interment was held in Ever Rest Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation. Online condolences may be shared with the family at gundrumcares.com

Bradley D. ‘Brad’ Goble

Bradley D. “Brad” Goble, 62, Winamac, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

He was born on Dec. 30, 1961. On May 2, 1982, he married Lorri L. Reinholt; who survives.

Additional survivors include two daughters, Brandy L. (Kyle Sefchek) Goble, Winamac, and Hanna K. Goble, Charleston, S.C.; son, B. Palmer (fiancee Tabitha Medrano) Goble, Winamac; two grandchildren; brother, J. Kirby (Henry) Goble, Indianapolis; mother-in-law, Sandra J. Reinholt, Winamac; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by infant son, Blake Bradley Goble; parents, William C. “Bill” and Sandra S. “Sandy” (Dillman) Goble; two brothers, Willam O. “Billy” Goble, and Gregory C. “Greg” Goble; and father-in-law, Junior W. Reinholt.

Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Private interment will take place at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) Winamac.

Memorial contributions may be made to Winamac Town Park or Friends of the Tippecanoe River State Park.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at frainmortuary.com.

She was born on Jan. 1, 2002.

She is survived by her parents, Steve and Alison Foster; brother, Austin (Alison) Foster, Argos; maternal grandparents, Harold and Edith DePoy, Winamac; paternal grandfather, Steve Foster Sr., Rochester; aunts and uncles, Dustin (Elizabeth) Foster, Andrew (Rebecca) DePoy, Anthony (Rachel) DePoy; several cousins; feline companions, Chubs and Natty; canine companions, Charlie, Ruger and Gus.

She was preceded in death by infant sister, Adelyn Marie Foster; and paternal grandmother, Barbara Foster.

A celebration of life service was held Tuesday, May 21, in Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester.

Interment was held in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at goodfamilyfh.com

Lance Allen Parker

Lance Allen Parker, 50, Silver Lake, died at 2:37 a.m. Monday, May 13, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born on June 28, 1973. He married Jodi Stouder; who survives.

Additional survivors include his stepchildren, Kain (Faith) Slone, Cali Stouder and Talan Stouder; mother, Dianna Kay Parker, Silver Lake; siblings, Alicia Parker (Justin Davis) and Josh (Lichelle) Parker, both of Silver Lake, Kalynn (Brian) Cumberland, Winona Lake, Malinda Miller, Claypool, Keith (Jessi) Parker, Bicknell, Rachel (Jeremiah) Haney, Akron, Rebekah Parker, (Tasia Smith) and Jerrod (Amber) Parker, both of Warsaw; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lynn Parker.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 20, at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.

Interment was held in the Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tippecanoe Valley Booster Club.

Bonnie M. Crist

Bonnie M. Crist, 80, Winamac, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

She is survived by her husband, James A. Crist, Winamac; four daughters, C. Sue Crist, Star City, Catherine M. Postma, and Charlotte A. Scott, both of Winamac, and Lily R. Mansfield, LaPaz; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A private burial will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery South, Pulaski. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Judith A. Pontius, 73, Laketon , died at 10:36 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

JUDITH A. PONTIUS

She was born on March 2, 1951. On Oct. 10, 1987, she married Russell M. Pontius; who survives.

Additional survivors are her children, Frank (Dianne) Reiter, Warsaw, Shane (Michelle) Reiter, Pierceton, Shane (fiance Tara Skelton) Pontius, Milford, Shirley Pontius, Roann, Cindy Weaver Norris, Hartford City, Paul Pontius, Montana, and David (Delrea) Pontius, Fort Wayne; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and brother, James (Gwenn) Reeves, Hobart.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ethel (Cody) Maple; brothers, Don, Norman, Bob and Hollis; and sister, Bonnie. Funeral services were held at Friday, May 17, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor Chris Stull officiating.

Interment was held in Akron Cemetery, Akron.

Memorial contributions may be made to the local animal shelter of the donor’s choosing.

DeWayne Hecht

Patsy J. VanVactor, 81, formerly of Etna Green, died at 6:10 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

She was born on Aug. 2, 1942. She married William “Bill” VanVactor Sr.; who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her son, Billy Joe (Penny) Davis, Argos; daughters, Brenda Chilton and Barbara Wagoner, both of Etna Green, and Sandy (Ronald) Stockberger, Argos; stepchildren, Bill “Butch” VanVactor, Plymouth, Barbara Redding, Yuma, Ariz., Becky Turley, Golden Valley, Ariz., and Ronda Guin, Martinsburg, W.V.; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph “Mike” and Alice (Fish) Harmon.

Memorial services are being planned for a future date.

Interment will be in Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Argos. Arrangements have been entrusted to King Memorial Home 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone.

Janet Helen Emery

DeWayne A. Hecht, 38, Macy, died Thursday, May 16, 2024. He was born on Feb. 16, 1986. He is survived by his stepparents, Bradley (Chaleah) Norman; four siblings, Cadin Jackson, Kasen Norman, Isaac Morens and Chiah Norman, all of Macy; and best friend, Brittany Van Lue, Rochester.

He was preceded in death by his parents, DeWayne Scott and Janice Hecht; and brother, Bryant Matthew Scott.

A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30, in Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester.

Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.

Interment will be in the Plainview Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at goodfamilyfh.com.

Elijah John Boldry

Audrey and Grant Boldry, Rochester, are the parents of a son, Elijah John, born at 8 a.m. Monday, May 13, in Woodlawn Health. He weighed 8 pounds, 7.5 ounces, and was 19.75 inches long. He joins one sibling, Jeremiah Boldry, 1. Maternal grandparents are Carl and

Janet Helen Emery, 81, Rochester , died Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester.

She was born on Oct. 5, 1942. On Nov. 7, 1992, she married William H. Emery; who survives.

Additional survivors include children, Chris (Felicia) Crowel, Cheryl (Joey) Fellores, and Andy (Theresa) Crowel; nine grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and sister, Margaret Horvath.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Humphrey and Frances Keller; siblings, Jack (Ginny) Humphrey, and Sharon (James) Lynch; brother-in-law, Julius Horvath; and her beloved Shih Tzu, Brutus.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563.

A memorial service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Chuck Krieg officiating.

Interment will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice, 1419 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563.

Heidi Melms, McCordsville. Paternal grandparents are Brad and Jodi Boldry, Rochester.

Jase Andrew Davis

Jessica and Joshua Davis, Rochester, are the parents of a son, Jase Andrew, born at 6 p.m. Friday, May 17, in Woodlawn Health. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 19.25 inches long. He joins siblings, Joshua Davis Jr. and Jaxon Davis. Maternal grandparent is Julie Gabaree, South Bend. Paternal grandparents are Leigh Ann Debold, Rochester, and Marvin Davis, Silver Lake. Maternal great-grandparent is JoAnne Gambill, Davie, Fla.

JANET HELEN EMERY

ASHLYN FOSTER

RUTH ANN FUNK

BRADLEY D. GOBLE

DEWAYNE HECHT

LANCE ALLEN PARKER

PATSY J. VANVACTOR

Wilma Jeanne Eytcheson School Bus Driver

Wilma Jeanne Eytcheson, 83, Rochester, passed away at 3:18 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, at her residence.

She was born Oct. 23, 1940, the daughter of William E. and Edna (Maxwell) Fairchild. On July 1, 1961, in Fulton, she married Jerry Lee Eytcheson. He preceded her in death April 19, 2001.

Jeanne had been a school bus driver for Caston Schools for over 47 years and had worked on the family farm. She loved to tend to her yard, mowing and raising flowers and was an avid Indiana University basketball fan.

Survivors include her son, Jeffery (Donna Davidson Christiansen) Eytcheson, Rochester; stepgrandchildren, Trisha Schuster, Frankfort, and Shanna Ellis, Kingman; stepgreat-grandchildren, Alex McDougale, Jameson Price, Austin Zahr, J.D. Ellis and Molly Ellis; stepgreatgreat-grandchildren, Nala McDougale and Kylan McDougale; sistersin-law, Patricia Fairchild, Rochester, Joy (Don) Rader, Tennessee, and Jane (William) Locke, Monticello; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Edna (Maxwell) Rentschler; stepfather, Clarence Rentschler; and brother, William Fairchild.

Funeral services will be conducted at noon Thursday, May 23, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends may visit from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Fulton Cemetery, Fulton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Comet Closet at Caston Schools.

Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.

C ounty R epo R t

Court News

Circuit Court

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

Community wide Federal Credit Union v. Diana Soucy, Rochester, $6,302.43

Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC. v. Deborah Sumption, Rochester, $713.64; Billy Medina, Rochester, $2,712.33

McGrew’s Well Drilling, Inc. v. Rochester Homes Builder by Carlson, Inc., Plymouth, $5,718.90

One Advantage, LLC v. Whitley Williams, Rochester, $30,526.99

Sychrony Bank v. Louise Kaiser, Macy, $2,384.37

Superior Court

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

SAC Finance v. Carrie Harvey, Wakarusa, $11,875.60; Daniel Compton, Leesburg, $8,684.60

Northwest Bank v. Jonathan Ramos, Akron, $19,526.02

One Main Financial Group, LLC v. Dale Vanmeter Jr., Rochester, $11,699.86; William Maurer, Rochester, $11,359.23

Portfolio Recovery Associates v. John Ogan, Macy, $3,495.60 Traffic Violations

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

Speeding — Thomas Dakich, Carmel, $192.50; Keeghan Pelley,

Matthew K. Toosley

Matthew K. Toosley, 43, Moundsville, W.V., and formerly of Knox, died Monday, May 13, 2024.

He was born on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 1980. He married Zoe Toosley, who survives.

MATTHEW K. TOOSLEY

Additional survivors include three daughters, Chloe Toosley, Michigan City, Kadence Toosley, Monticello, and Jaylen Morgan, Moundsville, W.V.; a son, Logan Morgan, Moundsville, W.V.; three sisters, Candice (Brandon) Williams, Rochester, Michelle Rector, Francesville, and Ashley Rector, Rensselaer; mother, Elizabeth Patrick, Knox.

He was preceded in death by his father, David Patrick, and a brother, Chase Rector.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 20, at Braman and Son Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Rick Helton officiating.

Interment was held in the Eagle Creek Cemetery, Knox. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Gary W. Hodge

Gary W. Hodge, 71, Akron, died at 5:40 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2024.

He was born on July 13, 1952. On Dec. 14, 1986, he married Cheryl Louise Randall; she preceded him in death on Dec. 13, 2023.

He is survived by three sons, Richard Hodge, Mooresboro, N.C., Edward Hodge, Shelby, N.C., and George (Kelly) Hodge, Englewood, Ohio; three grandchildren; sister, Judy Blackburn, Fort Wayne; and a brother, George Hodge, Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Oscar and Vivian Lucille Robinson Hodge; sister, Roberta Blackburn; and brother, Larry Hodge.

Funeral services will be held at a later date.

Rochester Optimist Club to host pancake breakfast May 27

The Rochester Optimist Club has a pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Monday, May 27, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds.

The cost is $8 for adults and $3.50 for those younger than 12. Carry-out is available.

Proceeds, including those from freewill donations, will go to providing books to children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Buchanan, Mich., $192.50; Kenneth Stevenson, Louisville, Ky., $175; Franklin Gross, Rochester, $154.50; Maria Smith, Claypool, $192.50; Anthony Heckathorne, Indianapolis, $175; Adam Titus, New Waverly, $175; Logan Bennett, Elkhart, $164.50; Michelle Lafleur, Ada, Mich., $154.50; Bren Dickerson, Mishawaka, $164.50; Stephanie Clevenger, Rochester, $154.50; Hyeon Sook Lee, Westfield, $164.50; Benjamin Heshima, Grand Rapids, Mich., $154.50; Erica Guzman, Elkhart, $192.50; Jose Esquibel, Goshen, $154.50; Greg Moss, Valparaiso, $154.50; Maxwell Paukstis, Naperville, Ill., $175; Laura Obrien, Indianapolis, $192.50; Janet Jorgensen, Milford, Ohio, $175; Julian Cross-Feingold, South Bend, $164.50; Molwin Reyes, Indianapolis, $200; Ryan Ford, Westfield, $164.50

Driving while suspended — Maggie Witham, Rochester, $164.50; Adam Hack, South Bend, $164.50; Cree Wheadon, Rochester, $164.50; Julie Holton, Grovertown, $164.50

Failure of occupant to use a safety belt — Joseph Ball, Nappanee, $25

Hunting wild animals, fishing or trapping w/o license — Ian Wilson, Warsaw, $189

Learners permit violation — Oskar Angeles, Lewisville, $164.50

No headlights lights, disregarding stop sign — Crescencia Hernandez Juvera, Akron, $174.50 No valid drivers license — Samantha Albano, Fort Wayne, $164.50

Operating a motor vehicle with a fictitious plate — Amanda Kimberlin, Rochester, $164.50

Operating with expired plates — Rodney Sellers, Akron, $164; Jade Maynard, Twelve Mile, $164; Michael Hoffman, Indianapolis, $164

Marriage Licenses

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

Imhoff-Ramer

Russel Imhoff, 21, Argos, and Lora Ramer, 23, Rochester

Beall-Briner

Mason Beall, 22, Rochester, and Halle Briner, 21, Silver Lake Correction

The following marriage license was incorrectly printed. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Craig-Teel

Donald Craig, 78, Mentone, and Jane Teel, 78, Mentone

Marriage

Dissolutions

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts:

Davis — Kelly Davis, Kewanna, and Anna Davis, Kewanna. With minor children.

Amich-Manns — Blayne Amich, Mentone, and Harli Manns, Akron. With minor children.

FCCF grant supports local swine show

The Fulton County Community Foundation’s Tom Wilson Memorial Fund recently granted $2,500 to support the Fulton County Pork Producers’ annual youth swine show, the Fulton County 500.

Established in 2006, in honor of Wilson, this fund helps to support local charitable organizations with an emphasis on agricultural and educational programs, as Wilson had a passion for raising and showing livestock himself.

The show, taking place at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, is

open to youth ages 5-21 and will be Sunday, June 16.

“This year, we are using the Showman App, allowing us to advertise the show on another platform and provide a more convenient way to register for the show and follow results,” said Pork Producers committee member, Gus Lukens. “The first year, we had the show, we had 288 head of hogs attend and over 300 last year.” For more information about the upcoming show, visit the Fulton County Pork Producers’ Facebook page.

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HOG SHOW SPONSORSHIP From left are Tom Wilson Memorial Fund founder and Wilson’s daughter, Andi Lee, Pork Producers Committee member Gus Lukens and Fund founder and Wilson’s daughter, Wendy Zent. Photo provided by the FCCF.

Updates and happenings in the area

The Akron Public Library is offering fitness awareness at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Chair exercises are an hour of moving your body. A variety of principles will be covered to help keep your body, spirit and mind at its best.

Akron Public Library’s Summer Reading Program kicks off June 3. This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Be sure to stop by or visit akron.lib.in.us for all the latest information and activities relating to the summer reading program.

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The second annual Rochester Lady Zebra’s basketball golf outing will be at 9 a.m. Friday, June 7, at the Round Barn Golf Club, 1024 Lakeview Drive, Rochester. Registration and a light breakfast starts at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost: $65 per person or $260 for a team. Price includes: green fees, drinks available, lunch, and prizes. Send registration and entry form to RHS Girls Basketball, 1908 Maples Court, Rochester, IN 46975. For more information, contact Joel Burrus, (765) 226-0511 or joel.burris@zebras.net. All proceeds will help with summer shootouts, player packs, travel gear, and equipment.

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Members of the Rochester High School class of 1974 will be celebrating the 50th class reunion with registration starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Rochester Elks Country Club, 2506 Country Club Drive South, Rochester. There will be a group photo at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. A program and social time will follow. Send check or money order to: Cindy Kinsel Border, 1400 Washington St., Rochester, or Bill Morris, 2095 Ford’s Court, Rochester. Other ac-

tivities include a tour of RHS at 2 p.m. (meet at the front door) and the Rochester Park Pavilion (the big one at the top of the hill) is reserved all day for anyone to enjoy.

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Life Care Center of Rochester, 827 W. 13th St., Rochester, serves a free breakfast to all veterans. Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. the third Thursday of every month. All veterans are welcome. Call (574) 2234331 to RSVP.

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The Mentone Flying Club will have its annual pancake and sausage breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Fulton County Airport. Airplane rides are from 7-10 a.m. Breakfast is $7 per person; kids five and under eat free. Airplane rides are $25 per person per ride. All proceeds go to Operation Quiet Comfort.

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A free speech clinic will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 24 through July 4, at Rochester Middle School. The free sessions are 30-45 minutes per child. For more information, email Traci Leininger at traci.leininger@ zebras.net or call (574) 223-0178. Transportation will not be provided.

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St. John Lutheran Church, 404 Jefferson St., Rochester, is collecting gently-worn, used and new shoes. Drop off locations: 404 Jefferson St., and 617 Main St. Shoes will be collected until Thursday, May 30. For more information call (574) 223-6898.

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There will be a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Fulton County Public Library, 320 W. Seventh St., Rochester. Call (800) 223-6898 or visit RedCross-

Blood.org for more information or to schedule an appointment.

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Ivy Tech is offering free college classes to all Indiana high schoolers this summer; no tuition, no fees. To learn more, visit ivytech.edu.

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The next commissioners meeting will be at 9 a.m. Monday, June 3, in the Commissioner’s Room, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester.

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Free bowling is offered to children this summer. Registered children receive two free games of bowling each designated day of the program. For more information, to get registered, and to find a participating bowling center in your community, visit kidsbowlfree.com.

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Purdue Extension of Fulton County is offering “A Matter Of Balance”class from 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, June 11 through July 5, at Fulton County 4-H Fairgrounds Community Building, 1009 W. Third St., Rochester.

The program is free; space is limited to 12 participants. Once the class is full, call to be added to the wait list.

Preregistration is required by Wednesday, June 3. For more information, contact the extension office at (574) 223-3397 or register on the link cvent.me/v0Ez8g.

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Fulton County Community Foundation and Fulton County Parks Department invite the public to an afternoon outdoors. It will be 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at the Richland Restoration Nature Park, 742 E. CR 450N, Rochester. Refreshments and guided tours. Furry friends are welcome to come enjoy the dog park, too.

Redeemed Quartet gospel concert May 26

A gospel concert with Redeemed Quartet will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, May, 26, at Riverview Community Church, 2780 SR 110, Tippecanoe.

Based in Indiana, Redeemed Quartet has carried its music locally, nationally, and internationally. Raised on traditional gospel music and Biblical values, the four best friends (two sets of brothers) began their work in southern Indiana as teenagers.

Nate Duncan sings tenor for the quartet and does paintless dent repair. He lives on a small farm in central Indiana.

Caleb Koble sings lead/baritone in the quartet and helps with some of the quartet’s online

communications. He is a roofer and does paintless dent repair on vehicles. He lives in southern Indiana.

Ben Duncan handles the business side in addition to the baritone and lead vocals. He works in construction in northern Indiana. Josh Koble sings bass for the quartet and helps with CD shipments. He renovates houses and does roofing.

From its start in 2014, the mission has been to be a light in the darkness with four-part harmony and life-changing lyrics. Internet recognition grew in 2015 after posting a simple video of the classic “Just A Little Talk With Je-

sus.” Within months,the budding quartet found a quickly-growing amount of online listeners and avid fans. Requests poured in from across the U.S.

The guys traveled extensively for several years, with routes reaching as far west as a remote Alaskan village on the Bering Sea, and north into Canada. The majority of the bookings were located in the mid southeast of the U.S.

Presently, the group travels locally on a leisurely schedule, and has video and studio productions. There is no ticket charge. An opportunity for a very generous love offering will be given.

BURKET CLASS OF 2024 Burket Educational Center had the graduation ceremony for its 2024 class Thursday, May 16, in the Burket historic gym. Shown are graduates who were present at the ceremony along with Burket staff.

Burket marks 450th graduate

By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer

Burket Educational Center has marked its 450th graduate since its 2003 opening.

That milestone for Tippecanoe Valley School Corp.’s alternative high school was reached with the 2024 class, whose graduation ceremony was Thursday, May 16, in the historic Burket gym.

Twenty-seven students are part of the current class. They include: Sierra Albert, Axel Amador Flores, Madison Creamer Bennett, Keeda Bowland, Jesse Brown, Tiffany Bullington, Dustine Crump, Haley Erklin, Brandon Esckelson, DeAngelo Gonzalez, Juston Heiman, Barrett Heller, Riley Holden, Jacob Kats, Denzil King, Dylan King, Melanie Losher, Kaydin Magnes, Sarah-Ann Marshall, Mariah Martinez, Stormy Meade, Lillian Messer, Braxton Noll, Brady Roberts, Rachel Roberts, Jonathan Steininger, and Estella Ward.

Tippecanoe Valley High School Assistant Principal Dayna Kolanowski, who serves as Burket program director, welcomed attendees to the ceremony.

“The students you see here today to be honored have worked hard to get where they are,” she said. “They’ve had to overcome many personal obstacles and challenges to make the passage from youth to adulthood, whether the students were in tough situations because they were victims of circumstances outside of their control or the product of poor decision making is their own.”

“When it comes to earning a diploma, these students showed great grit and focused on that moment of significance, a moment that will have a great effect on the rest of their lives,” Kolanowski continued.

Burket teacher, Micah Lukens, also spoke before each graduate was recognized.

He noted that 77% of the 2024 class are getting their Indiana Core 40 diplomas.

“This group has collectively completed 444 courses on Apex Learning, mastered over 2,500 units of study and 16,000 assessments, and spent over 483,000 minutes on their coursework,” said Lukens.

“This group is one that truly holds a lot of potential and promise for future success, and many

have futures already planned out,” he said.

Lukens pointed out that kernels of corn were on tables where people were seated, explaining at the end of the ceremony what they meant.

“This kernel has very little food value in and of itself, but what it does have though is potential,” he said. “A single seed of corn when planted into soil, fertilized, given ample rain and sunlight and properly cultivated can produce great results.”

He held up an ear of corn.

“This ear of corn is 18 kernels around and 38 kernels long,” said Lukens. “A single seed that you saw earlier produced this, 684-fold of what it had started as. That single seed represented only a tiny fraction of what you

see here before you.”

“Thank you to all of you who are part of these graduates’ lives, as you are the good soil, the fertilizer, the ample rain and sunlight and the cultivators who helped make this day possible,” he said.

Lukens called the graduates “a phenomenal class” after the ceremony was over.

“We had a lot of great leaders and students with a lot of goals for the future, and it just was so much fun to have this group,” he said.

Kolanowski added the class was “focused.”

“I’m just very proud of them for reaching this goal that they’ve set, and they’ve accomplished it, and now they can go out and do great things with it,” she said.

Photo by Leah Sander.

MEMORIAL DAY

American Legion Post 36’s Memorial Day ceremony Sunday, May 19, outside the Fulton County Courthouse.

Attendees at VFW

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would die in combat when they got their draft notices.

“Yet, they were willing to fight and die for my freedom, and that means something very, very special to me, and I try to instill that in my kids as well to value just that level of sacrifice,” said Odell.

VFW Commander Kurt Nichols also shared, noting that Memorial Day was “the one time of the year when it’s not just veter-

Red poppies: the symbol of remembrance

By LILLI DWYER Staff Writer

Poppies, the flowers U.S. citizens commonly associate with remembrance of fallen soldiers, also serve as a symbol of remembrance for people around the world. Americans often wear poppies around Memorial Day in May. In member states of the Com-

monwealth of Nations, including Britain, Canada and New Zealand, poppies are associated with Armistice Day, Nov. 11, a celebration of World War I’s end.

With the conclusion of World War I, poppies began to flourish all over Europe. The land’s soil had been churned up during the war and enriched with lime from the rubble created during the war. This provided excellent growing conditions for the poppies.

Following the publication of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields”

by Lt. Col. John McCrae, M.D., the poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle.

Here in the United States, the poppy became the official memorial flower of the American Legion Sept. 27, 1920. In 1921, the American Legion asked Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day as National Poppy Day. Friday, May 24 is National Poppy Day this year.

ans that we thank that we appreciate their service, but it’s those who did not return.”

“Those who gave the last full measure of their devotion to their country and their people, more importantly to their homes and their families, because patriotism is not hating what’s in front of you,” he said. “It’s from loving who’s behind you, and so with that understanding we come and give them praise.”

NATIONAL ANTHEM Erika Yates performs the National Anthem at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1343’s and

Guidelines for displaying the flag

Public Law 94-344, known as the Federal Flag Code, contains rules for handling and displaying the U.S. flag. While the federal code contains no penalties for misusing the flag, states have their own flag codes and may impose penalties. The language of the federal code makes clear that the flag is a living symbol.

In response to a Supreme Court decision, which held that a state law prohibiting flag burning was unconstitutional, Congress enacted the Flag Protection Act in 1989. It provides that anyone who knowingly desecrates the flag may be fined and/or imprisoned for up to one year; however, this law was challenged by the Supreme Court in a 1990 decision that the Flag Protection Act violates the First Amendment free speech protections.

Traditional guidelines call for displaying the flag in public only from sunrise to sunset; however, the flag may be displayed at all times if it’s illuminated during darkness. The flag should not be

subject to weather damage, so it should not be displayed during rain, snow and wind storms, unless it is an all-weather flag. It should be displayed often, but especially on national and state holidays and special occasions.

The flag should be displayed on or near the main building of public institutions, schools during school days, and polling places on election days. It should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.

When carried in procession with other flags the U.S. flag should be either on the marching right (the flag’s right) or to the front and center of the flag line. When displayed on a float in a parade, the flag should be hung from a staff or suspended so it falls free. It should not be draped over a vehicle.

When displayed with another flag against a wall from crossed staffs, the U.S. flag should be on its own right (left to a person facing the wall) and its staff should be in front of the other

flag’s staff.

In a group of flags displayed from staffs, the U.S. flag should be at the center and the highest point.

When the U.S. flag is displayed other than from a staff, it should be displayed flat, or suspended so that its folds fall free. When displayed over a street, place the union so it faces north or east, depending upon the direction of the street.

When the U.S. flag is displayed from as projecting from a building, the union of the flag should be placed at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff. When suspended from a rope extending from the building on a pole, the flag should be hoisted out, union first from the building.

When flags of states, cities or organizations are flown on the same staff, the U.S. flag must be at the top (except during church services conducted at sea by Navy chaplains).

Source: www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/flagdisplay.pdf.

ODELL SPEAKS Rochester Mayor Trent Odell speaks during the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1343’s and American Legion Post 36’s Memorial Day ceremony Sunday, May 19, outside the Fulton County Courthouse.

The history of Memorial Day

Long before the time-honored tradition of the three-day weekend and leisurely barbecues, Memorial Day got its start as Decoration Day.

This holiday was first widely observed May 30, 1868, as a way to commemorate those who served in the Civil War. The proclamation was made by Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former Union sailors and soldiers.

Logan stated, “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades, who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land.”

The Civil War had been declared over just a few years before April 9, 1865. About 800,000 Americans died dur-

ing the Civil War, the largest number of conflict fatalities in American history.

Following the conflict, there were efforts to honor fallen soldiers with smaller local celebrations around the nation. For example, a gathering organized by freed slaves in Charleston, S.C., took place May 1, 1865, as a way to pay tribute to Union troops and give them a proper burial.

New York was the first state to declare Memorial Day a legal holiday in 1873. As the century wore on, more and more communities were observing the holiday, and several more states declared it a legal holiday.

From 1868 up until 1970, Memorial Day continued to be observed May 30. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill, which moved celebrations of several federal holidays to Monday, including President’s Day and

Columbus Day. Since the bill went into effect in 1971, Memorial Day has always been

observed on the last Monday in May.

are flown at half-mast

Flags

on Memorial Day from sunrise until noon, and then at fullstaff until sunset.

TAPS — Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard member, Brett Hizer, plays taps during the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1343’s and American Legion Post 36’s Memorial Day ceremony Sunday, May 19, outside the Fulton County Courthouse.

HIGHWAY CLERK POSITION OPENING

The Fulton County Highway is accepting applications for the full time Highway Clerk position.

Some duties of the job include:

• Balancing the yearly budget

• Assisting with Federal and State funded projects

• Maintaining driver CDL files

• Payroll

Clerical and entry level accounting skills needed.

Those who wish to apply can pick up an application in the Auditor’s Office in the Fulton County Annex Building.

Akron Public Library announces summer reading program

The Akron Public Library will host its summer reading program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library.”

This year, the library is offering two separate programs, beginning June 3 and continuing through July 19. The children’s program is for ages third through fifth grade and the teen program is designed 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 of the activities for the children’s program will include: a program from Pretty Funny Balloons, a Camping 101 experience, a Sacajawea storytime, an obstacle course, a new storywalk experience, as well as weekly crafts and activities for kids.

Children will receive fun prizes at designated point levels, including a large selection to choose from of super cute crock charms; children will also be eligible for a weekly drawing for additional prizes.

Teen readers will also receive crock charms for reading, along with a ticket, for every two books they read, which they can put into a grand prize drawing of their choice.

They will also have the opportunity to attend craft classes where they will learn Map Star Origami, enjoy a flip flops painting class, participate in a Diamond Painting Coaster Craft, and compete in an obstacle course at Pike Memorial Park. All summer reading program participants and their families are invited to attend the SRP Slides and Such BBQ and Games finale from 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, at Pike Memorial Park.

Stop in the library to pre-register and to sign-up for activities and crafts. Most of the programs require that you sign-up for a time slot in order to attend, and a special parental waiver must be signed in order to participate in the obstacle course and the inflatable slides. Individuals must be enrolled in the summer reading program to be eligible for prizes and to attend event programming.

For more information, call (574) 893-4113. Does your

AMELIA EARHART — Harper Rensberger represented Amelia Earhart during the Riddle Elementary School’s Wax Museum May 16. Photo provided by Andrea Mckee.

BILL ‘FIG’ NEWTON — Gil Newton represented Bill “Fig” Newton during the Riddle Elementary School’s Wax Museum May 16. Photo provided by Andrea McKee.

DON MATTINGLY — Luke Thomas represented Don Mattingly during the Riddle Elementary’s Wax Museum held on May 16. Photo provided by Andrea Mckee.

JENNA FISCHER — Paisyn Johnson represented Jenna Fischer during the Riddle Elementary’s Wax Museum May 16. Photo provided by Andrea McKee.

JOHNNY APPLESEED — Griffin McKee, as Johnny Appleseed, took part in a wax museum at Riddle Elementary School May 16. Photo provided by Andrea McKee.

PEYTON MANNING — Jordan Halterman, as Peyton Manning, is shown during the wax museum at Riddle Elementary School May 16. Photo provided by Andrea McKee.

Rochester Spring Sports Update —

Four girls, four boys advance to track regionals

The Rochester boys track team advanced four athletes from the Plymouth sectional to the regional Thursday.

Those advancing included sophomore, Harrison Dunwoody, sophomore Grant Bailey, sophomore Mason Hisey, and junior Trevor Walley.

It will be the first regional appearance for all four.

Rochester finished sixth at the sectional with 47.5 team points.

The regional is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at Goshen.

Girls Track

Led by runner-up, Audrey Wagner, in the 300 hurdles, the Rochester girls track team advanced four athletes from the Bremen sectional May 14 to this week’s Kokomo regional.

In addition to Wagner, other Rochester regional qualifiers included freshman Kyra Doran, sophomore Ashlynn Weyant, and sophomore Allyson Calloway. Jackson won the pole vault at the conference meet with a clearance of 9-0;

she had vaulted as high as 9-7 and set the school record at the LaPorte Invitational April 20. The winning vault Tuesday was 8-6.

Rochester scored 38 points and finished eighth out of 11 teams.

Boys Golf

The Rochester boys golf team shot a 336 and finished in 10th place out of 20 complete teams Saturday.

Noah Riffle led the Zebras with a 77. J.R. McLochlin had an 80. Davis Renie added an 87, Isaac Heishman had a 92, and Enrique Navarro had a 95.

Rochester improved its team score by 16 strokes from its previ-

First National Bank of Monterey announces new president

The First National Bank of Monterey has appointed Robert Cannedy as its next president. Cannedy officially began his new leadership position May 1.

Over the past months, Cannedy has been working directly with David McGowen, the bank’s current president and CEO, to provide a smooth transition into Cannedy’s new leadership position.

McGowen has been a senior executive in the banking industry for over 40 years, the last 31 with The First National Bank of Monterey. In 2022, he became the bank’s president and CEO after the passing of Allen Chesser.

McGowen will continue with the bank as the CEO throughout 2025 and will continue to serve as a bank board member, a position he has held for 13 years.

Mark Wamsley, chair of the board at The First National Bank of Monterey stated, “I am delighted that Bob has accepted the position of president. Our bank’s origins began back in 1910 in Monterey and over the decades, our bank had leaders who have truly been servants to the counties and communities we serve, most specifically Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton, and Starke, and often beyond these counties as well. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge my late father’s legacy at The First National Bank of Monterey where for over 60 years, he led the bank to unprecedented growth, including adding bank locations in Winamac, North Judson, and Culver.

Wamsley continued, “Our bank is truly fortunate to have someone of Bob’s character and background. Bob grew up in this area of Indiana, most specifically Rochester, and then he went on to Purdue University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in the School of Agriculture.”

Cannedy has had almost 30 years of experience in the financial

provided by Melanie Koepkey.

industry, the last 10 as a senior loan officer at The First National Bank of Monterey.

“His knowledge base of our region’s business and consumer needs is second to none. I know Cannedy and the entire team here at The First National Bank of Monterey will continue to provide the community with the banking services they have grown to depend on,” Wamsley said.

Cannedy and his wife, Deb, have been married 35 years. They have two adult children: daughter, Jessica Riffle, married to Kyle, with two grandsons, Drew and Myles, and son, Luke, and fiancée Morgan Hash.

Cannedy has also been involved in supporting many community associations, including being a past board member of Fulton County Chamber of Commerce, community foundation, United Way, Area Planning Commission, extension board, and public defender board. He’s currently a Rochester City Council member, the current board chair of the First Christian Church, Rochester, a member of the Fulton County Friends of the Park, a mem-

ous round at Rock Hollow at the Hall of Fame Invitational April 27.

Girls Tennis

The Rochester girls tennis team’s sectional may now have six teams instead of four, but it’s the host school that would still appear to be the most difficult to beat.

Rochester found that out firsthand when they lost to Culver Academy 5-0 in a Sectional 48 semifinal Thursday.

Rylee Clevenger was the only Rochester player to win a game.

Ella McCarter lost to Meera Desai 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1, and Audrey Bolinger fell 6-0, 6-0 to Winnie Ma at No. 2.

In the doubles matches, the senior duo, Taylor Howard and Chloe Nichols, lost 6-0, 6-0 to Charlotte LeMieux and Paulina Tavarez at No. 1, and Gilli DeVilliers and Dani Ruiz Gonzalez beat Sophie McCall and Vivian Miller 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2.

Softball

Gabby Medina singled and doubled and had four RBIs. Aubrey Wilson had a double and two RBIs for the visiting Lady Zs as they beat conference and sectional rival Lewis Cass 14-3 in five innings to finish in second place Thursday.

Rochester finished 7-2 and finished the regular season on an eight-game winning streak.

Wilson scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error in the fifth inning as the Rochester softball team

ber of the Bizgrow loan committee for Fulton County and a member of the Winamac Kiwanis Club.

“I have been so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work and grow at such a respected bank,” Cannedy said. “It was the bank I wanted to be associated with because it always had such an outstanding banking reputation in the area. I am truly blessed to have been mentored by such outstanding banking veterans: Clip Wamsley, his sons, George and Mark, and Steve Morrison, Allen Chesser and Dave McGowen. We have an outstanding team. Our department leaders and respective staffs are truly exceptional individuals, who work hard at making sure our customers have the best banking services available to them, day in and day out. I am honored to have the opportunity to help lead our bank into the future.”

stayed in contention for the Three Rivers Conference title with a 3-2 road win over Whitko May 13.

Rochester extended their winning streak to seven.

Baseball

The Rochester baseball team dropped games to Twin Lakes and Northwestern at Twin Lakes Saturday to fall to 15-10.

In a 9-6 loss to Northwestern, Tanner Reinartz, Colton Ferverda, Parker Casper and Jake Seuferer each had a hit and an RBI. Carson Paulik doubled and scored a run. Brady Coleman had a single.

In the first game Saturday, Rochester lost to Twin Lakes 2-1.

On Thursday, Paulik and Ferverda both homered and Brant Beck allowed one run over five innings while striking out seven as the Rochester baseball team clinched third place in the Three Rivers Conference with a 7-1 road win over Lewis Cass.

Rochester went 6-3.

Rochester a 7-5 win over the host Wildcats May 13.

Gavin Young also had two RBIs, and Colton Ferverda had an RBI single for the Zebras, who improved to 14-8 overall and 5-3 in the Three Rivers Conference.

Carson Paulik recovered to strike out Kaden Ciaccia-Long looking and Easton Gamble and Breyden Kirkdorffer swinging to end the game.

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NEW PRESIDENT The First National Bank of Monterey has announced Robert Cannedy as the new bank president. Shown from left are Mark Wamsley, chair; Cannedy; and Dave McGowen, CEO. Photo

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By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer

Wayne and Beth Landis’ new home on Loon Lake outside Silver Lake has many personal touches, in terms of materials.

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Juniors and seniors in Tippecanoe Valley High School’s Building Trades Program helped construct the home and a detached garage for the couple, who are both Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. teachers. Wayne is a Tippecanoe Valley Middle School educator, with Beth one at TVHS.

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“To see what these kids have done is just absolutely incredible, and most of them ... have really had no experience,” said Beth. “To just come over and see what all they have done means so much to Wayne and I because they’re kids. That’s what we live and breathe (as teachers).”

“Most of these kids I had in junior high,” added Wayne.

The two-story building is just more than 2,000 square feet and has three bedrooms and two baths.

Wayne and Beth emphasized the personal materials, which were utilized in the home. Slate and wood were reclaimed from the farm Beth grew up on. A lighting fixture in the kitchen includes a wheel from farm equipment belonging to her grandfather.

Wood from two trees, one which stood directly on the property and one next door, was used for the fireplace mantel and kitchen cabinets.

“We had this dream for probably 35 years ... now we’re able to be able to live with (it),” said Beth.

TVHS Building Trades teacher, Wes Backus, said kids started from scratch, working on floors and walls. He noted most of the 28 students who worked on the home were first-year students to the program.

“A full class, a lot of kids to keep busy, and they did a great job with this,” said Backus. “We got the metal a little bit late here, and literally this last Thursday, we put our last piece of metal on, so I mean it was rush, rush to finish that.”

Backus said trim and a deck still need to be finished.

The kids were assisted by a number of contractors and suppliers.

Wayne noted he was “grateful” to the community, the students and their parents for the construction of the home.

One of those students is senior, Juan Murillo.

“I’m trying to get into a trade anyway after I graduate, maybe (become) an electrician or some-

thing like that,” he said.

Murillo said he enjoyed putting up the metal siding.

His classmate, junior Kevin Mar, said he “had a lot of fun” working on the home and probably would do building trades again next year.

“I made new friends during building trades,” he said.

Mar said he’d consider entering

construction as a career.

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Other students who worked on the home included: Cameron Mason, Cody Small, Damyean Williams, David Clemans, Wyatt Hart, Hugo Lopez, Eli Love, Matthew Owens, Emma Smith, Brandon Stiles, Braedon Wallace, Denver Wilson, Dalton Alber, Andrew Arroyo-Rodriguez, Aaron Backus, Brock Derf, Landon Durkes, Nate Engstrand, Alejandro Fernandez, Sebastian Garcia, Kolyn Grossman, Wes Haines, Nash Miller, Issiac Ramsey, Jair Santiago and Konnar Fountain.

If people wish to have a home built through Building Trades in the future, they should contact Backus at (574) 598-2101 or TVSC Superintendent Blaine Conley at (574) 598-2765.

Loon Drive, Silver Lake.

AN HEIRLOOM This light fixture in Wayne and Beth Landis’ new home is made from a wheel from farm equipment that belonged to Beth’s grandfather.

A NICE VIEW The front of Wayne and Beth Landis’ new home has plenty of windows, which look out onto Loon Lake.

LANDIS HOME Wayne and Beth Landis, second and third respectively in the front row, had Tippecanoe Valley High School Building Trades

Program students, shown with them, construct their home and garage at 10189 S. Loon Drive, Silver Lake. An open house was held Sunday, May 19.

What is sepsis? Recognize the signs

Editor’s

Note: Lyndsey Brooks works as the director of infection prevention and employee health for Woodlawn Health.

By LYNDSEY BROOKS, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CHSE Woodlawn Health

Woodlawn Health is making your sepsis treatment a priority. With new evidence-based processes in place, Woodlawn Health is working to fight sepsis with timely recognition and treatment. Over 87% of sepsis cases develop in the community, meaning community members need to be informed on how to recognize signs of sepsis and when to seek help.

What Is Sepsis?

Sepsis is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when your body has a severe reaction to an infection. Essentially, the immune system cannot keep up. The infection causes toxins to be released in the body that result in damage to organs, such as your brain, heart, kidneys, lungs, and more. If untreated, this damage to your organs

can have life-threatening consequences. Just like a stroke or heart attack, curing sepsis is most effective when caught and treated immediately. Who Is At Risk?

People who have impaired immune systems are at highest risk for sepsis as their body may lack the resources needed to fight the infection. These risk factors include: advanced age, young age, multiple chronic illnesses (such as diabetes, COPD, or kidney disease) malnourishment, and cancer.

The elderly and infants are at increased risk as age plays a major role in immune system function. Some people take medications, such as chemotherapy, which can cause the immune system to be suppressed. People who are malnourished lack the “ingredients” needed to keep the immune system healthy. How Can I Prevent Sepsis?

Infection prevention is the key to preventing sepsis. Many viral infections, such as flu and varicella (chicken pox), are preventable with vaccination. These vaccines trick your body into thinking it has the viral infection so that your body will create “soldiers” (antibodies) to fight the virus. These “soldiers” remember what the virus looks like so next time you are exposed to it, your body recognizes it as the enemy and fights the virus off.

Hygiene and wound care are essential to preventing infections. Every time there is a break in the skin from a cut, scrape, or incision, it creates a portal for bacteria to enter the body. To avoid this, wash your hands frequently and keep wounds clean and covered. Notify your doctor immediately if the wound becomes warm, red, painful, or has drainage as these may be signs of infection. Infections that do

occur should be treated quickly to avoid turning into sepsis.

Sepsis can begin as almost any type of infection. It could begin as something small, such as a bug bite, or something more serious, such as pneumonia. What Should I Look Out For?

Think time. If you experience these symptoms, call 911 or go to the hospital.

A change in temperature (higher or lower than normal).

Infection signs and symptoms of infection (examples:urinary tract infection, pneumonia, infected wounds).

Mental decline, confused, sleepy, difficult to wake up. Extremely ill, severe pain or discomfort, difficulty breathing. For more information about sepsis, sepsis.org has many resources available for patients, providers, organizations, and more.

The origins of ‘In Flanders Fields’

By LILLI DWYER Staff Writer

The poem “In Flanders Field” was written by Lt. Col. John McCrae May 3, 1915.

McCrae was inspired to write his poem after presiding over the funeral of his good friend and fellow soldier, Lt. Alexis Helmer. In his work, he references the red poppies that grew over the graves of fallen soldiers, the flowers that became known as “remembrance poppies.”

The poem’s title refers to Flanders Fields, a common name used by British soldiers for the battlefields between Belgium and France. Helmer had been killed in the Second Battle of Ypres, a town in western Belgium.

McCrae published his poem Dec. 8, 1915, in London’s

“Punch” magazine. It was very popular, with parts of it used in recruiting efforts for the war and the sale of war bonds. As it spread, so too did its symbols.

In the U.K., Remembrance Day was inaugurated by Britain’s King George V Nov.11, 1919. After WWII, Remembrance Day became known as Armistice Day in many countries. Here in the United States, the date is celebrated as Veterans Day.

Poppies and the poem, “In Flanders Fields,” continues to be associated with Memorial Day and the honoring of veterans in the United States to this day. They are also prominent remembrance symbols in Canada, McCrae’s home country.

“In Flanders Fields” In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie,

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.