Shopping Guide News - Fulton County - June 28, 2023

Grace MOPS brings local mothers together

On June 15, the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce awarded Hannah Bahney with the Shining Star award for her efforts to establish a local Mothers of Preschoolers group.

“Fulton County is blessed by your efforts to create a space for mothers to come together, build friendships and encourage one another through life,” said Chamber Executive Director Jillian Smith of Bahney.

MOPS is an international organization formed in 1973 when a group of moms with young children banded together to share their lives and parenting journeys. These days, MOPS is also partnering with churches and organizations worldwide to equip and encourage moms in more than 68 countries, according to its website, mops.org.

Bahney, who is the mother of three girls, was first introduced to the group when she moved to Michigan a few years ago. “I was a stay-at-home mom, and I didn’t know anyone,” she recalled.

That changed soon after joining MOPS. “I met people and became involved in the commu-

nity. … It was a big change for our family.”

This profound experience inspired Bahney to “pay it forward” later when her family moved to Fulton County. And in 2022, she was able to start Grace MOPS, which drew 43 mothers over the course of the year to their monthly meetings at Rochester Grace United Methodist Church.

Bahney acknowledged receiving help from other moms when forming the local MOPS, including Ashlie Smith and Erin Reason. Reason, who has three young sons, assumed the group’s accounting responsibilities.

“There are not a lot of opportunities to get together with other moms,” said Reason of being the mother of young children. These women are often responsible for the majority of childrearing, which can be an isolating experience.

“It’s a tough season of life,” she noted, and with MOPS, mothers are able to “commiserate together and know we’re not alone.”

Reason cited one member’s feedback response, which stated MOPS “came at a really good time.”

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NOW Y OUR N EIGHBOR

Amber Dyson’s name lives on through scholarship

In 2005, Rick O’Neill moved to Rochester from his native upstate New York to work, first with Dean Foods and then Shambaugh & Son, where he is the national food group manager. From the beginning, he was impressed with how welcoming the community was, and it was not long before he was an active Optimist Club member. He also met his future wife, Deanna, and her family, including Deanna’s daughter, Amber Dyson.

“She was like a daughter,” O’Neill recalled. So it was just that much harder when, in 2020, Amber died at age 43 from cancer.

In April 2019 Dyson, a mother of four and registered pulmonary function technician at Howard Community Hospital in Kokomo, had been diagnosed with breast cancer. While undergoing three rounds of chemotherapy, she continued her work as head of the PFT department along with raising her three younger children.

After regular chemo, a double mastectomy, 32 radiation rounds of radiation treatment and a hysterectomy, it looked as if Dyson was in the clear.

“Amber was told she was all

clean,” said O’Neill; however, two weeks later the cancer had metastasized to her bones and brain. She died on April 17, 2020. Since then, the O’Neills have raised Dyson’s children: Lucas, now 12; Lucinda, 11; and Dexter, 6. Her oldest, Dawson, is now 22. “It has been a blessing,” he added.

Following Dyson’s passing, the O’Neills were approached by fellow Optimists about how the club might help the family financially. However, Rick and Deanna had another idea for how Amber could be remembered.

“During Amber’s sickness her church — Church of the Heartland in Rochester — friends and strangers were so kind with meals, money, friendship and prayers,” said Rick. He recalled one instance when a complete stranger at a swim meet overheard her talking about chemo and handed her a $100 bill. “Amber had told me more than once that when she was better she was going to pay it forward.”

A graduate of IU Vincennes, Dyson’s career goal had been to teach others in the medical field. So with the help of the Optimist Club’s pancake breakfast fund-

raisers, the Northern Indiana Community Foundation and many others in the community, the O’Neills were able to set up the Amber Dyson Scholarship.

The scholarship, which is now overseen by NICF, provides a graduate of Rochester, Caston or Tippecanoe Valley high Schools with $1,000 for up to four years of schooling in the medical field. And thanks to the outpouring of support over the last three years, the scholarship is already self-sustaining.

“I never expected it to go so well,” said Rick. Because of COVID, the first pancake breakfast

fundraiser was not held until 2021, but subsequent events have consistently raised over $8,000 each. O’Neill also noted how the Dyson scholarship fits neatly among the Optimists many efforts helping young people.

The scholarship’s first recipient was Emma Stinson, who is now in her second year at IU Kokomo.

“There’s a lot of people I need to thank,” said O’Neill, including Rochester Iron & Metal, Church of the Heartland and many others. “I’m humbled to say the least.”

Kids fishing clinic July 1

The Fulton County Bass Masters are working with the Lake Manitou Association to host a free fishing clinic for children ages 6-13 from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 1. The event will take place at the Woodlawn Hospital pond. This event is part of the Lake Manitou Association’s summer events.

All fishing supplies will be provided and kids that are in attendance will get to take home their own fishing poles.

Registration is full and 40 kids will be in attendance.

*Based on Credit Score

During the event children and their guardian will stay together while the children are taught.

Lake Manitou historic boat tours on July 8

The Lake Manitou Association will be holding historic boat tours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8.

These historic boat tours will take you on a leisurely ride around Lake Manitou on a pontoon boat. You can enjoy the sights and learn about the history of Lake Manitou. Reservations are required and the cost is $5 per person.

You can find where to make reservations in the events section of lakemanitou.org.

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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.

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Free piano

Good neighbors: Wilking upright piano, older, in fair condition. Free for pick-up. Call (260) 668-2618. Located right off SR 13 in Syracuse.

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cal panel from Woodlawn Hospital who fielded questions. Other speakers have included a dietician, mental health specialist and even a basic self-defense instructor.

MOPS has also taken trips to area establishments, including Zellers Beautiful Blooms, Elemental Art Studio and the Outlet Youth Center, which hosted a bingo event, “just fun stuff,” Bahney commented.

The meetings also include a craft or activity. Currently, the meetings are just for moms; however, Bahney is looking forward to next year, when they will provide child care, which will enable some members to at-

one-car garage or storage building in Warsaw for two to three months to work on my race car. Call (574) 267-7618.

Cherry tree — Any good neighbor have a cherry tree I may pick and pay for by the pound? Would like something for pie and jam. Leave message at (574) 607-7292.

LEGOs — Does anyone have LEGOs-LEGO sets they no longer want or need in the Nappanee, Bremen or Wakarusa area? Call (574) 747-7017.

Cream separator — Does any good neighbor have a cream separator in good condition they no longer need? Call (574) 773-2928, ext. 1.

tend more meetings.

Another regular feature of the meetings are “mentor moms,” those with grown children, who help give the younger members encouragement and advice. The meetings also provide information on community resources for moms.

According to Bahney, the group provided 38 meals in 2022-23 for members who had babies or underwent surgery.

MOPS’ regular meetings run from August to May, during the school year, and a planning session will be held in the coming weeks to plot next year’s events. One upcoming speaker will be Kelly Gard of Good Life Counseling, a former Rochester

Schools counselor.

Bahney expressed gratitude for the “community support” MOPS has received. Membership is $32 per year, which goes to the international organization, but much of the group’s supplies and activities have been funded through the Fulton County Community Foundation and Grace Church. She added MOPS is also looking for sponsorship for child care as well as individual moms’ dues.

“It’s been great,” enthused Bahney about the group’s early success. “I don’t take it for granted. We took a leap of faith … I’m grateful people gave it a shot.”

For more information visit Grace MOPS on Facebook or mops.org.

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consideration of my being a participant in the 5k race or 5k walk, I, the undersigned, do hereby agree to assume all risk of harm, injury, or loss, of whatever nature resulting at said event and release, discharge, and forever hold harmless Akron Elementary School, Akron Las Donas, the Town of Akron, all sponsors, race officials, volunteers, contributors, and their representatives and successors associated with this event, from any and all claims which might arise from my participation in said event or from traveling to or return therefrom. I grant permissions to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. (No headphones, portable music devices, bikes, pets, or skates allowed on race course!)

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Karen A. Winterrowd

Winterrowd Electric Co-owner

Karen A. Winterrowd, 87, Rochester, passed away at 11:18 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023, at her residence.

On Feb. 1, 1936, Karen Ann Westwood was born at 406 Ohio St., Rochester, in the home that her grandfather, Abraham Shuman, built. She was the treasured daughter of Fred A. and Ruth S. Shuman Westwood. Growing up she shared her childhood with an older brother, Randy. Karen graduated with the Rochester High School class of 1953, where she served as secretary. Following high school, she continued her formal education at the South Bend College of Commerce, where she earned an associates degree in business.

Karen and Robert Winterrowd were married on Oct. 3, 1954, in the (E.U.B.) Trinity United Methodist Church of Rochester. They shared 57 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, he passed away on May 20, 2012. From their union came a handsome son, Jeff, and three beautiful daughters, Jennifer, Julie and Jody. The family tree grew with the addition of five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

With a diverse interest in serving the public, Karen was the bookkeeper for Gast Furniture & Appliances, secretary to the manager of Dean Foods, then worked at Burger Dairy Store, all of Rochester. For 36 years Karen was co-owner with Bob of Winterrowd Electric, also keeping the books. Karen’s memberships include Burton-Richland Center United Methodist Church, 15-year member of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, past member of the Lioness Club and chief organizer of the class of 1953 reunions every five years since graduation.

The Winterrowd’s enjoyed traveling and vacationing. A favorite location was England, where they visited their pen pals and discovered the essence and beauty of the English flower gardens. On their return home, they transformed their yard into an English garden like those found across the pond. Their gardens emitted such radiant beauty that they opened the gardens for summer tours, “Open Garden Day,” hosting 100+ at each event.

Talented with her hands, Karen was a gifted artist expressing herself with watercolors. She also enjoyed basket weaving, gardening, all types of needlework and writing to her pen pals in England. Karen collected unique pieces of glassware and, best of all, spending time with friends.

Left to cherish Karen’s memory are a son, Jeff Winterrowd and wife Michelle of Rochester; three daughters, Julie Bruessel and husband Jim of Medford, Minn., Jenny Adams and husband Andy and Jody Winterrowd and partner Jeremy Taylor, all of Rochester; five grandchildren, Jordyn Caudle and fiance Richard Howson, Jarrad Bruessel and fiancée Katie Villwock, Kelsey Christensen and husband Micah, Samuel Adams and wife Alana and Ryder Winterrowd; two great-grandchildren, Eloise Adams and Westwood Adams; a special niece, Jill Westwood Sowder; a brother-inlaw, Garry Winterrowd; and two sisters-in-law, Jacksie Reiken and Martha Winterrowd.

Preceding Karen in death are her parents, Fred and Ruth Westwood; beloved husband, Bob; a niece, Susan Franzen; and her brother, Randall Westwood, and his wife, Carol.

A celebration of the life of Karen Ann Winterrowd will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 30, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Steve Hartman will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Preferred memorials may be made to the Burton-Richand Center United Methodist Church, 6990 N. 150W, Rochester, IN 46975 or the Arbor Day Foundation, 211 N. 12th St., Lincoln, NE 68508.

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

BIRTHS

Caine Anthony Michael Hinkle

Marcus Hinkle and Kirsten Prater, Rochester, are the parents of a son, Caine Anthony Michael, born at 1:14 a.m. June 19, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 21 and 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Ryan and Elisha Prater, Rochester; paternal grandparents, Gary Hinkle and Mindy

Betty Eileen Thousand Honorary Member Of INLICA

Betty Eileen (Sherrard) Thousand, 100, Rochester, passed away at 11:39 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023, at her daughter’s residence in Rochester.

She was born Aug. 5, 1922, east of Deedsville in Miami County, the third of four children of Henry Weldon and Opal (Durbin) Sherrard Sr.

The family moved to Green Oak in October of 1925. She attended Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and graduated from Rochester Joint High School class of 1940. She went to Chicago College of Commerce and worked for eight years in the office of Armour Creameries, Rochester.

On June 16, 1946, in Rochester, she married T/4 Sgt. Lowell “L.D.” Thousand of Wisconsin. After his World War II discharge, he joined her father’s long established construction business and their house was built just south of her parents.

Together representing National Land Improvement Contractors of America, they were in 22 countries exchanging conservation practices. She was active in the State and the National Organization of LICA and was named Contractor’s Wife of the Year in both for 1970. She served on the administrative staff of the Indiana LICA for 17 years and along with L.D., they were made honorary members of INLICA.

She enjoyed many crafts and she belonged to Grace United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary Indiana Post 36, Order of the Eastern Star and the Green Oak Community Club

Survivors include her son, Lowell D. (Lynda) Thousand Jr., Rochester; daughters, Maryanna E. Thousand, Rochester, and Nancy (John) Pratt, Rochester; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six great-greatgrandchildren; and nieces, Debora Arnett and Victoria Coplen.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell “L.D.” Thousand (2010); daughter, Janice Ellen Pugh (2015); brothers, H. Weldon Sherrard Jr. (2014) and Donald Sherrard (1920); sister, Miriam Sherrard (1921); and stepgrandson, Robert Pratt (1989).

Private visitation and services will be observed. Burial will be in the Corinth Cemetery, Twelve Mile.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Amanda B. Burkholder

Amanda B. (Kilmer) Burkholder, age 74, Wakarusa, died at 2:33 a.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at her residence.

She was born Oct. 30, 1948. On Nov. 23, 1971 she married Levi Burkholder, he preceded her in death Oct. 8, 2013.

She is survived by her daughters, Alma (Lyle) Ramer, Wakarusa, Lucinda (Elmer) Martin, Rochester, Rhoda (Aaron) Imhoff, New Paris; sons, Virgil (Annetta) Burkholder, Rochester, Titus (Melva) Burkholder, Goshen, Lee Allen (Elaine) Burkholder, Fenwick, Mich., Alson (Mary) Burkholder, Wakarusa; 42 grandchildren; brothers, Harvey Kilmer, Versailles, Mo., Rufus Kilmer, Latham, Mo.; sister, Nancy Ramer, Tippecanoe; sistersin-law, Fannie Martin, Hubbardston, Mich., Annie Kilmer, Versailles, Mo., and Ella Kilmer, Versailles, Mo.

Lola D. Meinert

Lola D. Meinert, 96, Bourbon, died Sunday, June 18, 2023, at her daughter’s residence.

She was born Feb. 12, 1927.

She is survived by her children, Dennis (Kari) Meinert, Ft. Wayne, Marilyn Holbrook, Bourbon, Michael (Laudice) Meinert, Bourbon, Sandra (Fred) Campbell, Akron, Melinda (Dennis) Klotz, Warsaw, and Julie (Ron) Hayn, Plymouth; sisterin-law, Evelyn Troup, Dyer; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

Maria Lynn Arnett

Maria Lynn Arnett, 80, Akron, and formerly of eastern Kentucky died at 2:02 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2023, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born Sept. 25, 1942. On Oct. 11, 1958, she married Adam Arnett Sr., who preceded her in death May 2, 2014.

She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Kay Stephens, Prestonsburg, Ky.; Teresa (Earl) Martin, McDowell, Ky.; Rita (Elmer) Slone, David, Ky.; Sally Shepherd, Mentone, Crystal (Nick) Gagnon, Akron; sons, Jeff (Angie) Arnett, Milford, Mike (Marqueta) Arnett, Silver Lake, James Thomas Arnett, Warsaw, and Daniel Arnett and Stephanie Mikel; 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; brothers, Allen Johnson, Michigan, and Elmer Emmitt Johnson, Prestonsburg, Ky.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Pearlie (Slone) Johnson; daughter, Maria Arnett; sons, Adam Arnett Jr. and Ell Arnett; grandchildren, Adam Shepherd and All Kay Shepherd; sisters, Beatrice, Virginia and Daisy; brothers, Charlie, Bee, Henry, Chumm and Ell. Funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 30, in Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastors Junior Arnett, Loren Bradley and Terry Bradford officiating. Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, in Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Share a memory or send a condolence at hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Faye Lynn Redweik

Leonard

Faye Lynn

Redweik Leonard, 74, Winamac, died on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Ditton, Elkhart; maternal great-grandparents are Kevin Birge, Rochester, and Pamela Birge, Rochester; Arnold and Amy Prater, Warsaw; and paternal great-grandparents are David and Lisa Piper, Warsaw.

Sophia Dawn Price

Sophia Dawn Price was born at 9:22 a.m. June 22, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 18 and 3/4 inches long.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Mary (Brubacher) Kilmer; grandsons, Philip Imhoff, Levi Lynn Burkholder; granddaughters, Waneta Martin and Rosalyn Burkholder.

Services were held Friday, June 23, in the Richland Center Old Order Mennonite Church, Rochester, with Home Ministry officiating. Interment took place following the funeral service in the church cemetery.

Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa, was in charge of arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd E. Troup and Jessie M. (McDonald) Troup; siblings, George Troup, Clifford Troup, Wilma Jung, Vesper and Norman Troup.

Services were held at 2 p.m. June 25, in Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, with Chaplain Tim Lee officiating. Interment took place following the funeral service in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 7221 Engle Rd., Suite 230, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 or Gentiva Hospice, 1476 W. 18th St., Rochester, IN 46975.

She was born Aug. 28, 1948. On Nov. 4, 1967, she married Edwin Emil Redweik; he proceeded her in death March 10, 1973. On Dec. 6, 1975, she married Edward David Leonard; he survives.

She is also survived by her children: Karl R. (Laura) Redweik, Winamac; Kevin E. Redweik, Winamac; Kellie A. Leonard Haselby, Winamac; Karrie L. (Andy) McCay, Argos; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one on the way; sister, Anna Mae Mullins, Wanatah; sister-in-law, Madalen Leonard, Winamac; brotherin-law, Tom (Nancy) Leonard, Silver Springs, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert R. and AnnaBelle (Lash) Royce; siblings, Karen Tripenfeldas and Robert W. Royce; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, in Frain Mortuary,Winamac.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29, in Frain Mortuary,Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Interment will take place following the funeral services in Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church. Tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Benjamin Adam Robbins

Benjamin

Adam Robbins, 37, Winamac, formerly of Kewanna, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

He was born April 14, 1986.

On June 30, 2011, he married Marissa Ann Roe; she survives.

He is also survived by his children, Trista

Kay Robbins, Elizabeth Marie Robbins, Annabelle Sophia Robbins and Benjamin Adam Robbins II, all of Winamac; parents, Randal Alan and Susan Carol (Batten) Robbins, Buckeye, Ariz.; sisters, Abigail (James) Peterson, Buckeye, Ariz., Megan (Brandon) Mareska, Buckeye, Ariz.; brothers, Christopher Robbins, Medaryville, Nathaniel (Tyler) Robbins, Goodyear, Ariz., Caleb (Taylor) Robbins, Kewanna; 12 nieces and nephews; maternal grandmother, Joyce Batten, Hartford City; brothers-in-law, Robert, Barri and Duke; sisters-in-law, Andrea and Katherine; father-in-law, Robert Roe, Forest; former wife, Heather Stavedahl; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Jeremiah Robbins; nephew, Isaac Robbins; aunt, Melody Batten; motherin-law, Melissa Lovett.

Funeral services were held June 27, in Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Pastor Stephen Sundquist officiating. Private disposition will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Warrior Youth Baseball, P.O. Box 456, Winamac, IN 46996. Tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Robert L. Warner

Robert

(Bob) L. Warner, 68, died on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 peacefully at Center for Hospice Raclin House, Mishawaka.

He was born Dec. 1, 1954. On March 12, 1990, he married Dixie Golden; she survives. He is also survived by his children, Lacie Warner, Kristina Warner (Brian Hubert), Michelle (Shea) Durr, Robert Warner Jr., Ashli (Joe) Tanner, all of Plymouth, Jake Vories,Warsaw; Heather Pittman, Plymouth, Amber Pittman, Rochester; sister, Penny Fisher, Plymouth; brother, Nick Warner, Plymouth; 20 grandchildren; sister-in-law, Alria Warner; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Oma (Back) Warner; sister, Colleen Warner; brothers, Charles Warner Jr. and Chris Warner; grandchildren, Olivia Warner and Alex Tanner.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.

to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 1, in Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will immediately follow with Pastor Rich Schieber officiating. Interment will take place following the funeral services in New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.

Memorial contributions can be made to Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

C OUNTY R EPORT Marriage Dissolutions

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts: Garlock — Randall Garlock, Rochester, and Edie Garlock, Rochester. No minor children.

Roop — Adam Roop, Macy, and Allison Roop, Peru. No minor children. Hamman — Mark Hamman, Jr., Warsaw, and Brandy Hamman, Rochester. No minor children.

Marriage Licenses

The following couple have applied for a marriage license in the office of Fulton County Clerk of the Court:

Rabey-Lemke

David Rabey, 25, Tippecanoe, and Jaimie Lemke, 24, Tippecanoe

Fireworks over Lake Manitou June 30

There will be a fireworks display at dusk Friday, June 30 at Lake Manitou in Rochester. The fireworks will be presented by

Rochester Homes. The planned runtime is from 9:30-10:30 p.m. These fireworks are part of the

Lake Manitou Association summer events. The City of Rochester fireworks will take place at 10 p.m. Monday, July 3.

Court News

Circuit Court

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

Professional Financial Services of Indiana LLC v. Elizabeth Kern, Kewanna, Joshua Rhodes, Kewanna, $3,530.39

Superior Court

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

LVNV Funding LLC v. Jessica Webb, Rochester, $734.63

Credit Acceptance Corporation

v. Austin Danielson, Rochester, $21,960.56

Citibank N.A. v. Megen Evers, Macy, $5,983.08

Stone Creek Financial Inc. v. Robin Owens, Rochester, $2,905.74

Onemain Financial Group LLC

v. Jordan Huffman, Rochester, $14,537.17

Pyod LLC v. Brooke Campbell, Rochester, $1,612.54

Small Claims Knox Hospital Company LLC

D/B/A Starke Hospital v. Brooke Jurcik, Culver, $1,196.94

Mortgage Foreclosure

Nationstar Mortgage LLC v. Ryan Pearson, Rochester; Sheena Pearson, Rochester; United States of America, on behalf of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; ONE Advantage LLC; Capital One Bank N.A.; State of Indiana, Department of Revenue; Credit Service International, $212,019.48

Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County Courts: Speeding — Kiara Meadors, Argos, $150.50; Jamar Salary, Indianapolis, $171; Wesley Schell, Portland, Ore., $150.50; Ryan Pauley, Carmel, $171; Martha Reid, Fulton, $150.50; Tony Homburg,

Fulton, $160.50; Cynthia Smith, Argos, $150.50; Eric Spohn, Osceola, $171; Sage Sealey, Cedar Lake, $171; Leonard Carranza, Elkhart, $160.50; DaWayna Grier, South Bend, $171; Katherine Tobin, Newport, Ky., $171; Layne Backus, Rochester, $150.50; Rochelle Roberts, South Bend, $171; Giselle Celmer, Plymouth, $160.50; Kostas Kouskousakis, Rochester, $171; Nathan Boggs, Charleston, Ill., $171

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility;

expired plates; failure to register — Michael Williams, Rochester, $221

Failure to register — Zachary Brzozowski, Rochester, $160.50

Operating with expired plates; speeding — Adam Norsworthy, Lexington, Ky., $185.50

Registration and display of registration; vehicle equipment not in good working order — Juan Carlos Garcia Montoya, Mexico, $185.50

Updates and happenings in and around the area

Fellowship Guild Ladies of First Baptist Church is hosting “Sponsor Night” from 4 p.m. to close Wednesday, June 28, at Dairy Queen, Rochester. All proceeds will go toward mission projects.

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Fulton County Bass Masters joins Lake Manitou Association to present a free Kid’s Fishing Clinic, for children ages 6-13 years old, from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 1, at the Woodlawn Hospital pond, East Ninth St., Rochester. All fishing supplies are provided and kids will get to take home a fishing pole and LMA ball cap. Register by emailing info@lakemanitou.org. Spaces are limited to the first

40 entry participants.

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Valhalla Farms Third Annual Blueberry Church, 8 a.m. Sunday, July 2, at 6254 W. CR 200N, Rochester. Light refreshments will be served and remember to bring a lawn chair. For more information, call (574) 223-6632.

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Stop by Lake City Bank, Akron, to vote for the Penny-aVote Cute Baby Contest; voting ends July 1.

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Celebrate the rededication of the Veterans Memorial Swinging Bridge, 4 p.m. Monday, July 3, at the Winamac Town Park. Along with the lighting of Veterans Memorial Swinging

‘Bagels & Business’ seminar series registration ends June 30

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce is reminding entrepreneurs and small business owners that there is still time to register for Bagels & Business, a seminar series created for those looking to enhance their business.

Interested individuals are invited to enjoy a light breakfast, networking with like-minded individuals and an education segment each session. Sessions will be at 7:30 a.m. on Fridays, July 7 — Aug. 4, at a locale to be determined. Topics include:

• Local Biz Resources with Amy Beechy, BizGro by FEDCO.

• Marketing Best Practices with Anne-Marie Farrow, Constant Contact.

• Are You Legal? with Lauren

Adley, Peterson Waggoner & Perkins Law Firm.

• Finding Funds with Alan Steele, Small Business Development Center.

• Your Google Homepage with Tiffany Futrell, Marketing at Rochester Iron & Metal.

Register online at business. fultoncountychamber.com/ events/details/bagels-business-6622 or with the Fulton County Chamber Office by Friday, June 30. The cost is only $49 or $29 for chamber members for the entire series.

Any questions can be directed to Kellie Scobie, executive assistant of the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce, at (574) 224-2666 or kellie@fultoncountychamber.com.

Bridge, there will be a variety of food vendors and live music. Admission is free.

—o— Independence Day fireworks show, dusk, Monday, July 3, at the Fulton County Airport, Rochester. There will be portable toilets and hand-washing stations for the spectators’ convenience. Elephant ears and lemon shake-ups are available for purchase.

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Nubiano’s Pizza fundraiser, to help benefit Fulton County Bark Park, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 4 and July 5. Ask for a form to fill out when arriving. The park receives 15 percent of sales.

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Fulton County REMC electric vehicle test drive from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at the Rochester High School, 1 Zebra Lane, Rochester.

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Friends of the Fulton County Parks and Recreation Department are selling tickets for a chance to win a kayak. Only 300 tickets available at $5 each; need not be present to win. For tickets, call Eric Schlarf, (574) 835-4285; Scott Zeyen, (574) 527-5761; Doug Morton, (574) 223-4288; or Bill Walsh, (574) 835-3601. Tickets will also be available at the Fulton County Park Board booth at the Fulton County 4-H Fair.

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All-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast, from 7-10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, in the Henry Township Fire Station, 206 W. Rochester St., Akron. It is a free-will donation; all proceeds benefit the Henry Township Volunteer Fire Department.

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will also be available. The is a free-will donation event; all proceeds go toward paving the parking lot of the community building. For more information, call Anita Doan at (574) 6645213.

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Upcoming events for the Outlet Youth Center, Rochester, are: a backyard cookout from 4-6 p.m. Friday, June 30, at the Outlet Youth Center, and kids bowl free from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Country Lanes, Rochester. Pre-registration is required for bowling at theoutletyouthcenter.org.registration.

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The Stacey Carvey Schoenhals Foundation fundraiser is from 5 p.m. to midnight July 8, in the Moose Family Center, Rochester. The Las Vegas themed-event will offer dinner, music, auctions, gambling and more. All proceeds go toward a scholarship created for local youth in the community. Dinner tickets are available at the Rochester Glass Company, the Moose Lodge or Rochester Boat Company.

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The Fulton County Commissioners will meet in regular session at 9 a.m. Monday, July 3, in the Fulton County Office Building, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester. If you are unable to attend, it is available live on RTC Channel 4.

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Food vendors wanted for the Fulton Fun Day Festival Saturday, Aug. 5. If you or anyone you know is interested in booking a spot, contact festival committee members, Lori Gibson, (574) 721- 2487; Linda Fincher, (574) 767- 2243; Linda Wade (574) 835-6604; or Tai Walsh, (765) 414-4104.

and pet are a good fit. To get more information, visit fultoncoanimalcenter.org. The center is located at 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester.

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Kewanna Union Township Public Library, Kewanna, offers weekly events. At 4 p.m. every Tuesday is Teens-nTweens; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, coffee and tea time; 4 p.m. Wednesdays, LEGO Club; 4 p.m. Thursdays, Kids Night; and 5:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, euchre.

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Fulton County Public Library, in cooperation with Rochester Community Schools, is providing meal options for families during the summer break, noon to 1 p.m. Monday until July 21. Free for kids 18 and younger and a fee of $2 for adults. Food must be consumed on premises. For information, call (574) 2232713.

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Caston School Corporation, free breakfast, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through June 30, in the Caston School Cafe. Anyone age 18 or younger is welcome. For information, contact Alysha Marrs at (574) 598-8000, ext. 327 or marrsa@caston.k12. in.us.

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United We Stand Ministries

Red Rocks Train Trip

From The Rockies To The Red Rocks

September 25 - October 2, 2023

Trip highlights include 13 meals, all airport transfers, guided tour of Denver, Rocky Mountaineer train ride with glass-dome windows from Denver to Las Vegas, seeing/touring Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion National Park, plus 2 nights in Las Vegas. Cost is $4795/person

Castles of New York • October 16-20, 2023

The cost is $925/person (based on double occupancy) and includes all lodging and transportation, 8 meals, visits to Boldt Castle, Singer Castle, Wing’s Castle, a stop at Millbrook Vineyards and Winery including wine tasting, a cruise on the St. Lawrence River, a guided tour of the New York State Capital building, and a souvenir gift. We still have seats available.

See The Hallelujah Girls at The Beef House

Saturday, October 28, 2023

This fun day trip departs from Rochester and costs $120/person. It includes transportation, a delicious meal at The Beef House, and ticket to see a performance of The Hallelujah Girls.

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Christmas in Branson • December 4-7, 2023

This trip’s agenda includes all lodging and transportation, 8 meals, tickets to performances by Clay Cooper, SIX, Hamners Variety Show, and Queen Esther (at the Sights & Sounds Theater), plus stops at the Auto & Farm Museum, and the Aquarium at the Boardwalk. A $100 non-refundable deposit will hold your seat, with the balance due by Oct. 6, 2023. Trip cost = $799 (based on dbl. occ.).

Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice

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March 6-12, 2024

Trip highlights include all lodging & transportation, 7 meals, guided city tour of Reykjavik, excursions to see volcanoes, waterfalls, geysers, and geothermal activity, possible Northern Lights sightings from Reykjanes Peninsula (weather permitting), entrance to the Blue Lagoon, Thingvellir National Park, and more! Call for pricing.

For information on any of these trips, contact RSVP Director Anne King at 574-223-3716

Twelve Mile Community Building Board is hosting a pork chop dinner from 4:307:30 p.m. Friday, June 30, in the Twelve Mile Community Building, 7913 SR 16. Pork burgers

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The Fulton County Animal Center offers a foster-to-adopt program letting potential new pet parents “try” a new pet for two weeks to see if the person

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 church’s parking lot. The food pantry is free when you qualify and live in Henry or Newcastle townships, 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 walkthru pantry. The best time to stop with little waiting is 3:15 p.m. For more information, call (574) 505-0392.

Let’s study the Bible

What makes Christianity different?

(Read: Luke chapter 24)

“He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee.”

(Luke 24:6)

Something distinguishes Christianity from all the religions of the world. Not only does it carry the truth of the redemption, by the death of our Savior for our sins on the cross, but it carries the fact that Christ rose again.

The women who had lingered at the cross and seen the burial were the first at the tomb when the Sabbath was ended. They were worried about how to open the tomb (Mark 16:1-3), only to discover that the tomb was not only open but empty!

The body of Jesus was not there!

An angel had come and rolled the stone away (Matthew 28:2). On entering the tomb, they saw two angels (Mark mentions only one — see Mark 16:5) who told them that Jesus was alive and risen from the dead. Had they remembered Jesus’ words, they would have saved themselves a great deal of sorrow (Matthew 17:9, 22-23; 20:17-19; John 2:19-22).

The first ambassadors of the resurrection message were the devoted women who were faithful to Jesus. They gave the message to the 11 apostles who did not believe it! Did the apostles think that the women were deceived or delirious? Peter and John ran to examine the evidence (Luke 24:12; John 20:1-18), but this left them bewildered. What a difference it would have made had the believers only remembered and believed his promises!

Then Jesus himself appeared in the Upper Room, despite of locked doors (John 20:19-25). Instead of welcoming him and rejoicing, the believers were terrified, afraid, and troubled; so Jesus assured them that it was he and that he was alive. The wounds (not “scars”) on his hands and feet (Psalm 22:16) and in his side (John 20:20) were identification enough. By eating some fish and honey he proved that he was not a phantom. His resurrection body had flesh and bones (Luke 24:39) and yet could appear and vanish and even go through solid closed doors.

During that meeting, Jesus gave them his peace (Luke 24:36), the assurance of his real presence, and a new understanding of the Scriptures (Luke 24:45). During his years with them, he had taught

them much from the word; but now he gave them insight into what the Old Testament said about him and his redemptive ministry.

Only the Christian faith claims that its leader died and rose again and is alive at this moment. Many gravestones carry the inscription, “Here lies…,” but on Christ’s tomb are emblazoned the words, “He is not here.” Christianity has no shrines to visit, no dusty remains to admire, no tombs at which to worship. Many good men have lived, and still live, in the memory of those who knew them, but there is only one man who conquered death — Jesus Christ — and he (the Son of God) will live forever.

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

Test drive an electric vehicle July 6

Last November Fulton County REMC had the opportunity to purchase two electric vehicles from Rochester Ford. A Lightning pickup truck and a Mustang Mach-E.

The cooperative’s aim is to introduce its membership and the community to the world of electric vehicles by organizing electric vehicle test drive events in the different communities, it serves.

A test drive event will be held from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at Rochester Community High School, in the student parking area.

This will be open to the community. The community is encouraged to come out and ask questions and take one or both vehicles on a test drive.

Fulton County REMC hopes to spark enthusiasm and awareness about electric vehicles.

The first test drive event took place in May in Winamac and was a great event full of great questions and test drives of both vehicles.

Following the Rochester event, there will be one more stop in the test drive tour and that will be from 4-6 p.m. Aug. 3, at Akron Community Center.

Join us at the Liberty Twp. Park on Aitken Street east of the caution light on SR 25 — north end of Fulton. Craft Vendors may set up for FREE, but donations are always appreciated. Vendors will need to bring a tent cover and tables as you will be outside in the grass on the south end of the Park. Your assigned number will be spray painted on the ground. Setup time is 9:30-11:30. If you come later on SR 25, you won’t get through due to the parade. There may not be staff on site from 10:30 on. You may park in the Community Bldg. lot (if no event); otherwise, drive past the 1st park entrance & drive around the ball fields up towards the softball bldg. After unloaded, please park next to the softball field or you may go over to the Community Bldg. lot if it is available. The Customers will arrive @ 12:45 after Parade — you may leave as you see fit. Most stay until 5-6:00. Thank you for bringing your talents to our festival.

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Akron Festival Entries sought for Akron Fourth of July Parade

Entries are being sought for Akron’s Fourth of July parade.

The parade, with the theme of “Take Me Back to the ’70s,” is set to start at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Lineup begins at 9 a.m. off Sonoco on SR 19.

People may find the entry form by going to inkfreenews. com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ Akron-Fourth-of-July-2023-Parade-Form.jpg. Entries can also be dropped off at Akron Town Hall, 206 W. Rochester St., between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., or emailed to clerktreasurer@akronindiana.com.

Entries received after Friday, June 30, will be put at the end of the lineup.

For more information, contact Rebecca Hartzler at (812) 664-7383 or (574) 893-4123.

Memorial ride in Akron 4th parade to honor Prater

Dillon Prater of rural Akron loved riding in utility terrain vehicles, kids and the Fourth of July in Akron.

All three of his passions will come together in a memorial ride for him during the Akron Fourth of July parade.

and ask people pay $25 to participate. Monies will go to the Dillon Prater Memorial Fund being created through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation to benefit kids in the Akron area.

Jennifer said she wants the memorial fund to cover medical expenses for area kids as well as needs like coats and boots.

Dear Friends and Family,

It is with a cheerful heart that we invite you to attend the dedication service for Fletchers Lake Church and its new members. We will be celebrating our journey as an independent church with pastor David Sommers. Following the services we will gather in the basement for cake and punch. Please join us.

Anyone from the public is welcome to ride in a UTV, golf cart, motorcycle, Jeep or any other vehicle in the event, which begins at 11 a.m. July 4 and goes down Rochester and Mishawaka Streets.

Prater, who had spina bifida, passed away at age 29 on Oct. 8, 2022.

His parents, Anthony and Jennifer Prater, organized the ride

People may sign up for the ride by messaging the Praters at Anthony Jennifer Prater on Facebook or calling them at (574) 5051058.

Jennifer said people may even show up the day of to enter. Lineup for the parade starts at 9 a.m. July 4 at Sonoco off SR 19.

She said the family was “hoping for a good turnout.” As of Tuesday afternoon, June 20, there were 28 individuals signed up.

People may also order vehicle decals, which will also benefit the fund. They are $10 and may be purchased by contacting the Praters using the above information.

All participants in the ride are encouraged to decorate their vehicles with their favorite sports teams as Dillon was passionate about sports, said Jennifer.

The family’s entry will be decked out for the Chicago Bears, Dillon’s favorite NFL team. Another of Dillon’s favorites, his dog Benny Jo, will be riding along in the parade.

Jennifer said people are welcome to park their trucks and trailers while they participate in the parade at the family’s home at 1091 S. 1325E, Akron, and other vehicles at the Praters’ business at 319 S. Mishawaka St., Akron.

She said Dillon enjoyed the Fourth parade. He had trouble being in the heat, so there were times when he watched from a vehicle, with Akron Town Marshal Jake Gearhart barricading a special spot along the route just for him.

“(Dillon) would love the ride,” Jennifer said.

Akron Festival

Akron 4th of July festivities have begun

This year’s Akron Fourth of July Festival aims to transport people back to the 1970s.

“Take Me Back to the ’70s” is the theme. One of the organizers of the event, Akron Clerk-Treasurer Rebecca Hartzler, said it was chosen related to this year’s parade grand marshals, Shirley Bickel and Ruby Bowers, who both opened beauty shops 50 years ago in 1973.

Activities started on June 22, with voting for the Akron Las Donas Club’s Penny-a-Vote Cute Baby Contest. That runs through Saturday, July 1, at Lake City Bank in Akron.

On July 1, Young Entrepreneur Day returns to Lake City Bank from 9-11 a.m. Kids are given $10 to start a business, with them selling items during that time period.

The winners of the Cute Baby Contest will be announced at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, July 2, at the Akron Community Center. Following at 5:30 p.m. are the Miss Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker contests and the Miss Akron Fourth of July pageant.

Tuesday, July 4, includes multiple events. The Henry Township Fire Department has its firemen’s pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at the fire station, with the Firecracker 5K walk starting at 8 a.m., the 1-mile fun run at 8:15 a.m., and the 5K run at 8:30 a.m., all at Akron Elementary School.

The parade starts at 11 a.m., running down Rochester Street and Mishawaka Street.

New to afternoon activities this

year is laser tag, with that available from noon to 10 p.m. at Pike Memorial Park. Tuesday will cap off with fireworks at 10 p.m. at the park, sponsored by the fire department.

“After much consideration and conversations, the (Akron 4th of July Committee) decided that the whole town — its residents and businesses — should and will be recognized and honored in this parade as the grand marshals as they have persevered through the last 16 months of the pandemic.

Our community is so grateful to be able to gather again with the theme throughout the whole day, ‘Together, We Rise,’” the Akron 4th of July Committee explained in a statement.

The festivities end with the fireworks sponsored by the Henry Township Fire Department at 10 p.m. at Pike Memorial Park.

The full schedule is below:

June 25-July 3

Voting for the Penny-A-Vote Cute Baby Contest sponsored by the Akron Las Donas – Akron Lake City Bank branch.

June 27

6-8 p.m. — Akron Parent Support Group Ice Cream Social – Akron Community Center.

6:30 p.m. — Miss Akron 4th of July queen contest, Miss Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker competitions

– Akron Community Center.

July 1

9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Book sale – Akron Carnegie Public Library.

July 2

9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Book sale – Akron Carnegie Public Library.

July 3

7-8 a.m. — Firecracker 5K regis-

tration – Akron Elementary School.

8 a.m. — Firecracker 5K Walk sponsored by the Akron Las Donas – Akron Elementary School.

8:15 a.m. — Firecracker 1-Mile Fun Run sponsored by the Akron Las Donas – Akron Elementary School.

8:30 a.m. — Firecracker 5K Run sponsored by the Akron Las Donas – Akron Elementary School.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Book sale – Akron Carnegie Public Library.

9-11 a.m. — Young Entrepreneur Day – Akron Lake City Bank branch.

July 4

8 a.m.-noon — Fireman Breakfast sponsored by Henry Township Fire Department – Henry Township Fire Station.

9 a.m. — Flag raising by Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard, followed by announcement of PennyA-Vote Cute Baby Contest winner — Henry Township Fire Station.

10:30 a.m. —

Tippecanoe Valley sports physical clinic

July 13-14

Woodlawn Hospital will be hosting a two day sports physical clinic at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. This is an easy way for students to be eligible for summer practices.

The first day runs from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 13. The second day of the clinic runs from 3-5 p.m. Friday, July 14.

To receive a physical you must be a student at Tippecanoe Valley schools.

All students need a legal guardian present. The legal guardian must fill out and sign their child’s Indiana sports physical form along with consent to treat form prior to the physicals.

Students with incomplete documents will not be evaluated.

There is a $5 charge for the physical.

How to support a partner during pregnancy, delivery

The following are tips to support a partner during pregnancy, delivery and postpartum.

Pregnancy

Supporting a partner begins with pregnancy. Communicating with your partner about her needs allows you to better understand

what you can do to be there for her.

Just some ideas are to be there to help with errands or tasks, attend doctors’ appointments, attend prenatal and baby education classes. Talk together about what you both would like to experience during the labor and delivery experience.

Labor and Delivery

Once the time has come to go into labor and delivery, supporting

your partner can have many different roles. Many times, the support person does not know what to do when labor starts. Listening to your partner’s needs, as this may change through labor. Some ideas to help are offering water and ice chips, be supportive for position changes and movement, and providing massage. Lower back massage is often helpful. Support your

partner’s wishes and needs that you have previously talked about. Know what your comfort level with visitors is and help to reinforce this if needed. Offer positive words and affirmations to your partner.

Postpartum

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Once the baby is here, help share infant care. This helps to increase bonding for everyone and allows mom time to rest and recover. Be supportive of either method of feeding. Breastfeeding can be a bit of a struggle in the beginning and gets easier with time and practice. Be aware of your partner’s emotions. Many women experience baby blues, anxiety, crying, and restlessness. This usually resolves in two weeks. Postpartum depression affects one in five moms. If by two weeks the baby blues do not get better or worsen at any time, contact the doctor. She may be too tired to see these changes in herself. Be supportive and help your partner seek the follow-up care she needs, whether those are postpartum ap-

pointments, baby appointments, or lactation support. Being involved and supportive helps bring you closer together and no one feels alone or left out and allows you to experience this wonderful time together.

Editor’s Note: Megan Cook works as an OB nurse and lactation consultant at Woodlawn Health.

Woodlawn Hospital nominated for America’s most beautiful hospital

The Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester has been nominated for America’s Most Beautiful Hospital contest. This contest is sponsored by the national health care staffing firm, Soliant Health.

Voting for the contest opened Thursday, June 22, and will run till Thursday, July 27. You can vote for Woodlawn on soliant.com/mostbeautiful-hospital-contest/.

There are 50 hospitals in the running to be one out of 20 of America’s most beautiful hospitals. The contest recognizes these hospitals’ commitment to developing and improving their campuses, facilities and staff.

“Hospital beauty is more than just its physical design and appearance; it is the health care staff who create the heart and soul of the hospital through genuine connections with patients,” said Soliant CEO David Alexander. “This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase hospitals for their nurturing staff, comforting aesthetics and innovative designs, which contribute to the overall well-being of patients.”

Soliant began this program in 2009 and has recognized more than

150 outstanding hospitals. Woodlawn was selected for its beautiful wooded grounds and excellent patient service.

The annual contest is held to discover hospitals in the United States that prove beauty is more than skin deep; it starts from within and radiates through by making patients feel more comfortable, healing them faster and treating them like family. Whether it’s soothing art and design, a healing garden to make a hospital feel more like home, or the support of the top-notch staff who know that love and laughter may be the best medicine, Soliant seeks out nominations and votes from community members and staff for those hospitals they feel best represent this beauty.

Soliant Health will donate $5,000 to the winning hospital’s foundation.

4th of July tie dye Teen Summer Reading

Program

The Akron Carnegie public library will be holding a 4th of July tie dye event for their teen summer reading program from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, June 29.

This event is only for teens that are in the summer reading program.

These teens will tie dye 4th of July-themed shirts.

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HUGE RUMMAGE SALE, Rochester Church of God, 3048 Southway 31, Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-noon.

GARAGE SALE, Friday, June 30, 8:00-4:00; Saturday, July 1, 8:00-Noon.

Lots of treasures for everyone. Take 18th St. to Liberty Rd., go 1/4 mile.

JULY 1, 2, 3 & 4, 8am to 7pm. 6035N

SR 25, Rochester. Womens, mens and childrens clothing, tools, furniture, lots of misc.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE, Friday 8-2; Saturday 8-12. Clothing, furniture, household items. 907 Arthur St., Rochester.

Is In The Bag MOVING SALE July 1 and July 2, 8-2. Coca-Cola and Chicago Cubs collection, clothes, home goods, furniture and lots of misc. goodies! 3510 E. Blissroad Drive, Macy.

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MOVING BARN SALE, 3-Family, June 30-July 1, Friday/Saturday 8-4, 3512W 450N, Peru. Furniture, antiques, glassware, house-decor, fishing, hunting, 54” Husqvarna lawnmower, clothes baby to adult, grills, toys, tiller, ball pitching machine, deer stand, crossbow, miscellaneous.

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Lawn Tractor - Woodworking & Miscellaneous Tools - Household

Tools & Equipment: Huskee 7 speed Shift-On-The-Go lawn tractor w/17.5 hp; Craftsman 6.75 hp, 21” cut mower w/bagger; Huskee 350 lb. mower jack; lawn/leaf sweeper; Craftsman leaf blower w/gutter cleaner; Craftsman 32cc gas leaf blower; Earthquake 5.5 hp garden tiller; 7’ Five Point by King Kutter 3 pt. grader blade; Craftsman snow blower; Garden Groom hedge trimmer; HD work table w/vise: 24’ Werner fiberglass ext. ladder; adjustable metal ladder; several stepladders; Craftsman radial arm saw; dado blade; Accura 10” table saw; chop saw; bench grinder; dust collector; bench top & stand up drill presses; scroll saw; Remington chainsaw; Bostetch nail gun; circular saw; belt sander; orbital sander; drills; tap & die set; saber saw; router; Dremel tool; Hummingbird wide view fish finder; several fishing rods, reels, & cane poles; Campbell Hausfield air compressor & air tank; shop vac; hydraulic floor jack; vises; air compressor; air tank; elec. ext. cords & reels; paint sprayer; clamps; woodworking & hand tools; hardware; hand truck; wheelbarrow; seed & fertilizer spreaders; JD lawn trailer; squirrel cage blower; log chains; trash cans; fuel cans; painter’s plank; pole saw; garden hose & reels; car ramps; jumper cables; sledge; axe; shovels; rakes; post hole digger; tamper; nut picker upper; bilge pump; lawn edger; tool box full of tools; lg. air tank; sheep or goat stanchion; Cities Service Motor Oil tin can &10 lb. weight; 2 oil cans; 40/200 Fast Charger Starter Charger; other misc. items too numerous to mention.

Furniture, Appliances, Household, Collectibles & Misc.: SS Frigidaire elec. stove w/glass cooktop; SS Frigidaire microwave; round wooden table w/chairs; ant. bachelor’s chest; commercial treadle sewing machine; vintage Zenith radio cabinet; wood burning stove; stove pipe; pine table & chairs; 6 panel pine doors w/hardware; wood folding chairs; 5’ folding table; wooden glider; ant. table; ant. phonograph; Citgo pedal car by Gearbox(MIB); Boy Scout uniforms; Hot Stuff Pizza sign; 2 Dayton Thorobred Tires sings; 3 cast iron dutch ovens (2 w/lids); plywood cupboard; humidifier; charcoal grill; cross-country skis; vintage tricycle; Welco exercise bike; rowing machine; canoe paddles; ship anchor; wooden Coca Cola box; teepee poles; several 6 gal. Rubbermaid water containers; sm. kitchen appliances; lawn chairs; oscillating fans; Photogenie studio lights; many chairs; other misc. items too numerous to mention.

Note: The majority of the articles in this auction belong to Gil Snyder. Gil has sold his home and these items are moved for your convenience to this facility. Gil was a woodworker after his retirement and took great care of his items. The tools are mostly Craftsman. Also in this auction are the contents of 3 storage units that have been stored for over 30 years. We are unable to list these items and will be moving them to the auction site prior to the auction.

Gil Snyder, et al., Owners

Terms: Cash or good check. Credit/Debit cards accepted with 5% convenience fee. ID required for registration. Everything sold “as is.” Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold. Statements made at auction take precedence over printed & digital material.

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Rochester Downtown

Partnership seeks input for historic walking tour

Chad Hisey, the Chairman of the Rochester Downtown Partnership Design Committee, is working to put together a walking tour of historic downtown Rochester. The walking tour will be accessible through the committee’s website and by QR code in the form of a podcast.

Before creating the tour, the committee wants to talk to a number of people who have fond memories of downtown Rochester. A panel is being set up to discuss history and stories at an event that will take place later this year at Times Theater. RTC will be filming the project, so the final creation will have both audio and video clips.

The committee is looking for people born between the years of 1920 and 1950 who have good memories of downtown Rochester. For more information, please contact Chad Hisey at (574) 201-8857.

Friday night live-music in Akron Park July 14

Beez and the Rocker will be performing live-music from 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 14, at the Akron park.

Beez and the Rocker, real names Mike Beezley and Scott

Hardy, are an acoustic duo who provide a unique blend of ukulele-driven rock and roll. They play both their original music and covers of other songs. Bring your long chair and

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bring a friend to enjoy the music.

Beezley is from North Webster and is a pastor of two churches.

Hardy is also from North Webster and is the host of the Rock

‘n’ Roll rundown at Studio Underground.

This event is sponsored in part by a grant from the Northern Indiana Community Foundation.

City of Rochester 4th of July

fireworks to be held July 3

The city of Rochester fireworks will take place Monday, July 3 this year. The fireworks display will be put on at the Fulton County Airport, 545 N. SR 25.

The Rochester American Legion Post 36 is in charge of the fireworks and they received a

fund of $500 from Beacon Credit Union to help put on the display.

“We are very happy to help the American Legion,” said Rochester member center manager, Erica Rude. “We enjoy the fireworks display and celebrating with the community”.

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Dilly’s Restaurant & Bar thrives under new ownership

August will mark the oneyear anniversary of Rob and Chelsea McFarland’s purchase of Dilly’s Restaurant & Bar, 117 W. Rochester St., Akron, from former owner and family friend, Levi Dielman.

The purchase was just one in a year of positive, life-changing experiences for the McFarlands, including their marriage and the birth of their son, Tanner.

In fact, the couple’s first date was at Dilly’s, where they reconnected after having grown up together in Hastings, Mich.

So Dilly’s is more than just a business; it is, along with the town of Akron, a place of new beginnings for the McFarland family. It is also a family business in the truest sense, with Rob’s mother, Sue McFarland, playing a central role as financial partner and bookkeeper.

In spite of these changes, Rob has chosen not to fix a business that is not broken. Dilly’s continues in the spirit of the American steak house-style restaurant envisioned by Dielman when he remodeled the former feed store and garage back in 2016.

“We’re known for our flamegrilled steaks,” said Rob, who guarantees customers two things: First, “Everything you get looks like it does in the picture.” Secondly, they won’t leave Dilly’s hungry. “Everything is huge,” he remarked. “You’re more likely to leave food on your plate because you’re full.”

Dilly’s rib-eye steaks and medallions are made with premium locally-raised beef, cut to order and always fresh. And the burgers are all 100% Indianagrown Angus beef.

And that’s just the beginning. With a wide variety of entrees and appetizers, as well as a sizeable children’s menu, there is truly something for everybody.

On the bar side, Dilly’s also boasts one of the largest selections of beer and spirits in the area.

Along with the large portions and large drink selection, Dilly’s also has plenty of space, making it ideal for big groups.

“It’s really good for family dining,” Rob noted.

One change the McFarlands

have brought to Dilly’s is expanded hours; the restaurant is now also open for lunch, with daily lunch specials as well.

Rob knows Dilly’s from the ground up. Literally. He first visited the establishment to help his new acquaintance Levi clean out the basement.

“To this day he’s my best friend,” said Rob of his former boss.

At the time, Rob was brand new to the area, and was working at Rochester Metal and Iron. Soon, however, he was working at Dilly’s part time.

“I’ve worked in kitchens my whole life,” said Rob, thinking back to his formative years in Michigan.

In fact, a standing joke around the restaurant was: “Wouldn’t it be funny if Chelsea and Rob bought Dilly’s?” But, at the time, Rob’s aspirations

did not rise much higher than thinking he might be a manager one day.

Now, he sees himself growing old with Dilly’s and the Akron community he has grown to love.

“It’s so nice and relaxed here.

We love it. … I could do this at 80 years old.”

For more information on Dilly’s Restaurant & Bar, go to dillysrestaurantandbar.com, facebook.com/Dillysrestaurantandbar, or call (574) 5982222.

Akron 4th of July all-you-can-eat breakfast

The Henry Township Fire Station, 206 W. Rochester St., Akron, is hosting an all-youcan-eat pancake and sausage

breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4.

The cost for the food is free, as long as you make a donation.

All proceeds from this event will go to benefit the Henry Township volunteer fire department.