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Highlighted events at the Fulton County 4-H Fair:

Wednesday, July 12

• Garden Tractor Pull, 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 13

• Silly Safari, 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Farmer Olympics, 7 p.m.

• Movie Night, 8 p.m.

Friday, July 14

• Livestock Auction, 5 p.m.

• Champion Spotlight Sale, 7 p.m.

• Antique Tractor Pull, 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 15

• Swine Carcass Show, 6 p.m.

• Demolition Derby, 7 p.m.

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Northern Indiana Power

From The Past, July 13-16, Winamac Town Park, Winamac. Daily events include a large flea market, quilt show, working displays, antique chain saws, hit and miss engines, corn elevator, antique tractors, steam engines, garden tractors, threshing, saw mill, baker fan, baling, corn shredder and shelling, shingle mill, planer, edger, children’s games, food vendors and Tippecanoe Valley Woodworkers. For more information, call (219) 369-1690.

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The Fulton County Public Library is hosting Roz Puppets Friday, July 14, at all three branches. Roz Puppets is a puppet theatre that has been performing throughout the Midwest for 25 years. Children and adults can enjoy the handcrafted puppets as they journey through classic fairytales and original stories with a humor- ous storytelling style that incorporates music and audience participation.

• Rochester Branch: 12:30 p.m.

• Fulton Branch: 3 p.m.

• Aubbee Branch: 5:30 p.m.

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Music in the Park featuring Beez and the Rocker, 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 14, in the downtown park, Akron. An acoustic duo that provides a unique blend of ukulele driven rock and roll, both originals and covers. Bring a lawn chair and check out carry-out specials from local restaurants.

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Rochester School Corporation is having a MacBook sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 10-14, for students and employees and July 12-14, for district taxpayers, in the Learning Center, 1818 Park Road, Rochester. There is a limit of one device per person. Devices are sold as is with no warranty or guarantee. The cost is $75 cash only, and a driver’s license or proof of residency is required of district taxpayers. MacBooks also will be available for purchase from 4-8 p.m. at the Fulton County 4-H Fair.

—o— Elks Lodge youth golf clinic from 9-11 a.m. July 18-20 for ages 5-12. For more information or to sign-up, call the pro shop at (574) 223-5717.

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The Fulton County Histori- cal Society celebrates its 60th anniversary with an open house at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, in the Fulton County Museum. Enjoy refreshments and tour the historical society’s facilities.

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Lady Zebras second annual basketball camp, July 19-21, in the Rochester High School main gym. Cost is $30 per camper and includes a T-shirt. The focus at the camp will be on the fundamentals, teamwork and building a knowledge for the game.

Grades and times are as follows:

First and second grade, 1:302:30 p.m.

Third and fourth grade, 2:303:30 p.m.

Fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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Kids can bowl for free from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Country Lanes, Rochester. Pre-registration is required for bowling at theoutletyouthcenter.org.registration. This event is sponsored by the Outlet Youth Center, Rochester.

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Fulton County Animal and Adoption Center is participating in the Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters.” Adoption fees are reduced to $50 during the month of July. For more information, call (574) 223-7387.

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The Fulton County Commissioners will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Monday, July 17, 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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The Fulton County Council will meet in regular session at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 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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Duke Energy, in cooperation with the Indiana Community Action Association, distributes funds to qualifying customers to help pay energy bills, deposits and re-connection/connection charges. Customers can receive up to a $300 credit annually on their accounts. For more information, call (574) 223-7649 or visit realservices.org.

Announcements

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Auction Sales A010

STORAGE VILLAGE lien auctions, 220 W. 18th St., Rochester, Indiana. July 24 - noon. Mark Grubbs and Daniel Porterfield.

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$20 copay. Free shipping. Call Maxsip Telecom! 1-833-758-3892

Garage Sales A070

4-FAMILY SALE. 8-5 Friday & Saturday, 1215 Lakeshore Dr. Children, women’s and men’s clothes, RV accessories, Louis Lamar book collection, lots of misc.

THURSDAY 4-7, Friday/Saturday 8-1. 513 W. 4th St., Rochester. Inversion table, name brand women’s/plus size, kids clothing, highchair, jumperoo, plus more baby, lots of misc.

Hudson Construction Retirement Auction

Saturday, July 15th, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m. (Indy Time)

Location: 2887 South 1475 East, Akron, Indiana 46910 Watch for Winegardner Auction signs/flags.

Vehicle

2000 Ford F-250 with tool box and ladder rack.

Tools-Tools-Tools

Pasco nailer; Craftsman spindle sander; Tile saws; drill bit sharpener; storage bins; soldering tools; PEX tools; Diamondback heavy duty tile saw; bottle jacks; scaffolding; Hitachi saw with wheels; hole saws; steel saw horses; cultivator; lard press; sausage grinder; cider press; wood chipper; Central Machinery wood lathe; B&S 650 pressure washer; vintage oil pump and barrel; garden tools; antique gardening tools; wall décor; antique cream separator; scroll saw; hacksaws, boxes of screws, nails, bolts, electrical, plumbing supplies; hand tool sets; router; filter wrenches, shop lights; snap ring pliers; pipe wrenches; chalk line; rivet set; tape measures; 10in bandsaw; saw blades; DeWalt saw; drywall jack; Craftsman air compressor; Craftsman belt sander; drills; grinder wheels; aluminum fishing boat; 2000/4000 watt power inverter; 100 watt solar panel kit.

Garage Sales A070

GARAGE SALE, Friday 9-4, Saturday 9-3. Hot Wheels, kitchen items, Adirondack chair, home decor, dog ramp for indoors, 2 shadow boxes, women’s clothing, a lot of misc. 1207 Rochester Blvd., Rochester.

3-FAMILY SALE. Friday 8-6, Saturday 8-noon, 2481W 600S, Rochester. Girls NB-5T, boys NB-2T, women’s XL-2XL, mens XL-2XL, toys, shoes, home decor, beer signs, flat top grill, compound bow and lots of misc.

YOU WON’T BREAK THE BANK WITH THESE GREAT DEALS

Garage Sales A070

Very Nice

SALE!

Vintage & antiques, antique furniture, housewares, linens, farmhouse & primitive decor, crafting items, nice ladies clothing and rustic yard items.

Miscellaneous A085

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Business Services

Handyman C157

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ESTATE AUCTION RONALD “SATCH” HUFFMAN

Saturday, July 22, 2023

@ 9:00 a.m. (Indy Time)

Location: 250 E. 1200 N., Macy, Indiana 46951

Watch for Winegardner Auction signs. Real Estate

Open House will be Sunday, July 16th , 2023 from 3-6 p.m. Country double wide home on 4.30 acres +/- sitting on block crawl space, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, kitchen/dining room, living room, laundry room, rear enclosed porch, front covered porch. This property also has pole barn with stalls and cement floor, a hay barn, two animal shelter buildings, and a lean-to animal shelter building, and fenced pastures. North Miami Schools.

Vehicles

2002 Ford F-150 4x4 Triton V8 (140K)

2000 Ford Ranger XLT (133K)

Tractors - Tools - Farm

Household - Guns

Owners: Jerry & Joyce Hudson

Note: Way too much to list. Check out pictures online. www.WinegardnerAuctions.com www.GoToAuction.com Auctioneer ID 7680 www.Auctionzip.com Auctioneer ID 27041

Terms: Cash or check. Credit/Debit cards accepted with 5% convenience fee. ID required for registration. All purchases are “AS IS – WHERE IS” with no warranties either expressed or implied. Winegardner Auctions, Inc. does not assume any responsibility or liability for accidents, or items after SOLD. Statements made at auction take precedence over printed or digital material. Restroom and concessions are available.

743 Bobcat skid-steer with bucket, 8N Ford tractor, Harry Ferguson tractor, 5’ 3 pt. disc; heavy duty trailers, pressure washer, air compressor, air transfer tank, ladders, hand tools, shop tools, car ramps, Craftsman tool box with tools, metal shelves, gas cans, shop supplies, 500 gal. diesel fuel tank with pump, generator, Century truck topper, riding lawn mower, push mower, Polaris ATV (4-wheeler), MF 40 backhoe, boat motor, trolling motor, fishing poles, fishing boat, paddle boat, yard cart, garden hoses, garden tools, yard tools, weed eaters, table w/chairs, coffee maker, desk, office chair, chairs, lamps, lighting fixtures, televisions with remote, pots, pans, baking dishes, bake ware, sofa recliners, gas grill, go-cart, aluminum handicap ramp, metal nesting boxes, manure forks, pallet forks, non-floating wood pier, gates (all sizes), chest freezers, storage sheds, tires, dressers, plastic barrels w/lids, hay feeders, NH 200 manure spreader, Woods 3 pt. Dixie cutter, water tanks, gun safe, apple press, equipment trailer; scrap metal pile, t-post, 3 pt. grader blade, Dearborn 3 pt. 2-bottom plow, cattle feeders, Triton scooter, washer & dryer, fencing, feed room scales, Flite King Deluxe model K121 12 ga., saddle with stand, china cabinet, commercial scales, hospital bed, pocket knives (cases), lift chair, drive medical scooter, Hobart meat slicer, lard press, Toledo meat tenderizer, Hobart meat grinder, Biro meat saw, 2-wheel harness cart, Feather Lite horse trailer

Executors: Max & Lori Huffman

Note: Way too much to list. Real Estate will sell at Noon. Check out pictures online. WinegardnerAuctions.com

GoToAuction.com ID 7680

Auctionzip.com ID 27041

Terms: Cash or check. Credit/Debit cards accepted with 5% convenience fee. ID required for registration. Real Estate Terms: 5% nonrefundable earnest money down the day of the auction with balance due at closing. Taxes: Prorated to date of closing. Possession: At closing. Note: Property sold “as is” subject to seller confirmation. Inspect the property, arrange financing if necessary, attend the auction and bid your price. All purchases are “AS IS – WHERE IS” with no warranties either expressed or implied. Winegardner Auctions, Inc. does not assume any responsibility or liability for accidents, or items after SOLD. Statements made at auction take precedence over printed or digital material. Restroom and concessions are available.

Auctioneers:

Jack Winegardner, Sr.

AU10500118 574-382-3505

Jack Winegardner, Sr.

AU10500118

574-382-3505

Auctioneers; Jack Winegardner, Jr.

AU10400146

574-355-0374

Jack Winegardner, Jr.

AU10400146 574-355-0374

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

HANDYMAN TROY Call Troy (574) 835-8499

Insurance C200

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Mechanical Services C228

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

Plumbing C260

Bob’s

TV Satellite C400

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

DIRECTV Stream - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo for 12mos Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/Choice Package or higher.) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405

Misc. Service C430

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Switch & save up to $250/yr on talk, text & data. No contract or hidden fees.

Unlimited talk & text with flexible data plans. Premium nationwide coverage. 100% U.S. based service. Call 1-855-903-3048

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

Inflation is at 40 year highs. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief to find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! Free quote: 1-877-592-3616

Work Wanted E080

NEED HELP?? Window cleaning, yard clean-up! NO JOB IS TOO BIG!

574-551-9921

HONEY DO HANDYMAN & RENO. We do it all - remodels, repairs, scrap removal, lawn care and all your general home needs. Give Brad or Jessica a call at 574-253-5462, we would love to be able to help.

Horses & Equipment G060

HORSE PASTURE FOR RENT. Willow Creek Farm, Silver Lake. 24/7 access, clean water, shelter, hitching posts, outdoor riding arena, horse trails, tack storage. Hay provided during winter. No studs. $280/month plus deposit. 574-377-2040

Miscellaneous Farm G070

FOR SALE: 1951 Farmall H tractor. $2,500. Call 574-835-9906.

Misc. Merchandise P200

Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator $0

Down + Low Monthly Pmt Request a free Quote. Call before the next power outage: 1-855-948-6176

Safe Step. North America’s #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1600 off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855-417-1306

Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936

Pets

Pet Services Q020

Are you a pet owner? Do you want to get up to 100% back on vet bills?

Physicians Mutual Insurance Company has pet coverage that can help! Call 1-844-774-0206 to get a free quote or visit insurebarkmeow.com/ads

Real Estate Sales

Time Share S095

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REAL

Buildings For Rent U030

LIONS CLUB BUILDING

LEISURE, RECREATIONAL

Boats/Motors M010

1992 18 FT. SUN TRACKER bass buggy fishing pontoon. Completely refurbished with new marine plywood, deck, 25/30 Suzuki outboard (with a 5 yr. warranty), helm station and three fishing chairs, battery, fuel tank and a 2023 Trailmaster trailer. $16,000. 574-930-0508

Motorcycles M050

FOR SALE: 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE, 1 owner, engine has a big bore kit, garage kept & well taken care of, 29,800 miles. $10,500. Call 574-453-7182 for more information.

Merchandise

Health Aids

P140

Attention oxygen therapy users! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587

Health/Fitness P150

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Houses For Rent U040

FOR RENT-3 bedroom home, 1122 Elm St., Rochester. Newly refurbished, stove, refrigerator included. Washer/dryer hookup. Close to schools. $750 p/m and $750 deposit. Must have references. Call or text 574-253-7733.

Humphrey, Seward top finishers in Akron Firecracker 5K

Bob Humphrey and Zoe Seward were the top male and female finishers respectively in the Akron Las Donas Club’s Firecracker 5K.

The event was held as part of Akron’s 4th of July events on Tuesday, July 4. Seventy-six people came out for the 5K run and walk and 1-mile fun run.

Registered 5K walkers took to the marked course first at 8 a.m., followed by the 1-mile fun runners at 8:15 a.m. The 5K runners lined up and crossed the starting line at 8:30 a.m.

Humphrey crossed the finish line in a little more than 17 minutes. Seward completed the course with time of 18.51.

Female age group winners were:

ROLITE OVERHEAD DOOR CO.

Sales & Service — Commercial & Residential 6676 S. Old U.S. Hwy. 31, Macy, IN 46951 Mike Olinger

1-800-552-3309

Fax 574-382-2522

12 & under, Alayna Parker; 13-18, Chesnee Miller; 19-24, Cora Ransbottom; 25-34, Lexis Montel; 3544, Amber Feldman; 45-54, Simone Farley; and 55-64, Jenny Draper.

The male age group winners were: 12 & under, Deacon Chessman; 13-18, Isaac Whetstone; 19-24, Dylan Manwaring; 25-34, Eric Linn; 35-44, Daren Granger; 45-54, Dustin Caudill; 55-64, Kirk Robinson; and 65 & over, Bob Mills.

Taking top 1-mile fun run honors were Katie Sterk, Makenna Rassi, Ethan Quinn and Ben Reese. Genoveva Ramivez was the top female in the 5K walker division, with Juan Baca the top male 5K walker.

Sales

Installation

Parts

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

GENERAL

Starts July 12 thru 16 • 9am-6pm

Things From 7 Different Towns - 8 Families Boys 8 to 12, concrete tools, furniture, bikes all sizes, cutting torch and tank, old & new, too much to name it all. Old & new school supplies. Go-cart frame. OPEN TILL OCT. - WED., THURS. & FRI.

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