Shopping Guide News - Fulton County - August 9, 2023

As most people know, the library has become a place for much more than books. People now use it as their video store, music store and computer lab. But did you know that you can also use it for help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or even home computer?

Throughout Fulton County, Zak Schoff has developed a well-deserved reputation as the library’s go-to guy when it comes to helping with tech problems. While his official title is admittedly unclear, he definitely can be considered the head computer guy in the Fulton County Public Library system. When he’s not at his desk at the Rochester branch or doing work at the Fulton or Aubbee branches, he can be found, where else, at the library, answering tech questions and working on computers, as on Mondays he works at the Kewanna library.

“Originally, they just had me working there one day a week,” he said of his time in Kewanna, which began in 2012. “They had a lot going on and a lot of work they needed done. At some point I got it all done and Charlie (Rude, library director) was like, ‘what

else can we do.’ At the same time they had a lot of people coming in saying ‘oh, you have a tech person now. I wonder if he knows anything about my phone.’”

He said it was tricky because he was only there one day a

week. Rude decided to set up a “tech time” so people could come in and get help.

“In a small town like Kewanna, there’s not a whole lot of options,” Schoff said. “The library wants to make sure they offer as many things as they can to

the town and help them in as many ways as possible.”

Originally the program was set up with a small time frame, from 10 a.m. until noon on Mondays, which allowed Schoff to do the other things he needed to do.

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McKee hits the ground running

The next time you step in to the Shopping Guide News office in Rochester, you’ll be seeing some new faces. One of those faces belongs to Andrea McKee, the new sales representative for the paper.

A native of Rochester McKee is a 2006 Zebra graduate. She and her husband, Jeremy, share five children together ranging in age from 9-21, and a dog.

As sales representative, McKee’s job is to sell advertising space for each week’s paper.

“I want to get everybody’s businesses out there to bring in new business for them,” she said.

This is McKee’s first foray into sales, but she seems to be catching on very quickly to the new role. Prior to coming to the Shopping Guide, she worked with first graders at Columbia Elementary in Rochester. Before that, she was a stay-at-home mom, raising her children,

“I look forward to meeting people in the community,” she said. “I love getting involved and checking out other businesses.”

In her free time, she and her family enjoy swimming, shopping and biking. She and Jeremy also love attending their children’s multiple sporting events, with

each of the kids having their individual favorites, including volleyball, track, basketball, cheerleading and baseball.

McKee said she is hopeful to maintain the many accounts established by her predecessor. She also has her own ideas on how to ingratiate herself and the paper to new businesses throughout the area.

“I plan to keep in contact with everybody, being involved and being in the loop,” she said. “I’ve stopped at businesses and introduced myself. Since I’m new to this I wanted to meet everybody. We haven’t gotten to all of the businesses yet, but we’ve reached out to many of them in person or by email. People who haven’t heard from me yet certainly will soon.

“There are definitely some new businesses that I’d love to approach and check out. So many people get the Shopping Guide. So many people see it. I think that’s a perfect way to advertise. Everybody’s looking at it, everybody wants to learn about new businesses and what’s going on in the community.”

“It’s a wonderful job to have,” said Bill Hays, advertising manager for The Papers Inc., which owns the Shopping Guide. “It’s not a high-pressure kind of thing. The biggest thing I wanted someone in

this job who was local, who knew the people. I felt strongly that Andrea would fit that perfectly, and she’s done well. A lot of people do know her. It’s important to get in meeting people. That’s an easier step if you already know

these people. I think she’s going to be perfect at this job. Learning the ins and outs (of the job) is secondary to knowing people and being around them. She’ll be great.”

“I love Rochester,” McKee said. “That’s why I’m still here. I love

raising my family here, in a small town.”

To contact McKee, call (574) 223-5417, or email amckee@thepapers.com. You can also stop by the office, located at 617 Main St., Rochester.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application available

The 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available through the Fulton County Community Foundation. LECSP scholarships may be used for full tuition, required fees and a special allocation of up to $900 per year. The special allocation may cover the costs for required books and required equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis leading to a baccalaureate degree at any eligible Indiana public

or private nonprofit college or university.

The program, administered statewide by Independent Colleges of Indiana and in Fulton County through the foundation, is open to all Indiana residents who:

• Graduate from an accredited Indiana high school by 2024 and receive their diploma no later than June 30, 2024.

• Intend to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an eligible college or univer-

sity in Indiana.

• Meet the criteria specific to their local community foundation.

Students can learn more about the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship and get the application at www.nicf.org. Applications must be completed and submitted by 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, to be considered. Applications will be evaluated on, but not limited to, the following criteria: academic performance, service in community,

work and school, as well as application essays. An interview will also weigh significantly in the committee’s selection process. Scholarship recipients will be notified in December.

Lilly Endowment created LECSP for the 1997-1998 school year and has supported the program every year since with tuition grants totaling more than $486 million.

The primary purposes of LECSP are: to help raise the level of educational attainment

in Indiana; to increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations can play in their communities; and to encourage and support the efforts of current and past Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to engage with each other and with Indiana business, governmental, educational, nonprofit and civic leaders to improve the quality of life in Indiana generally and in local communities throughout the state.

APPLES, PEARS

Open: Mon., Tues., Wed. 9 am-5 pm

370 N. 500 W., Rochester (Just off SR 14 West) 574-835-1888

Also, see us at these Farmers’ Markets:  Rochester Courthouse: Saturday 8-12

Culver Park:  Saturday 9-1

Good Neighbors

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

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

This column will not run every other week.

New questions

Canning jars — Wanted: Used canning jars, any size. Call (574) 773-9307.

Set of china — Does anyone have a set of china called American Rose they no longer need or want? I am wanting to enlarge a set I was given.

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That narrow window didn’t work for everyone, however, so Rude made Schoff available at any time during the day, but for no longer than 30 minutes to an hour.

Additionally, every few months Schoff gives a tech presentation at the Kewanna library.

“People show up and have some coffee and listen to me talk about some topic,” he said. “We did one last month about artificial intelligence, which had been in the news a lot and people had a lot of questions. I discussed that and what it involved and the concerns about it. The next one will be about car technology and how that’s changed.”

Schoff offers the same accessibility when he’s working his full-time job with FCPL, where he’s worked since 2010. FCPL has been more than willing to share him with Kewanna, which is a completely separate library system.

“People bring me anything you can imagine,” he said. “Sometimes the solution is as easy as ‘you just have to restart it, or you have to hold down the power button for a few seconds.’ Sometimes I have to dig in there and see what is causing the problem and really get involved in the device to know what is happening and what they need to do. Just this year alone, I’ve had a dozen people come to me who had been scammed online and I’ve had to help them with what they have to do. The problems go from very simple to very complex.”

He said many of the people who seek his help are of the older generations, since they often haven’t

Call (574) 646-2153.

Bounder — Does anyone know where I could find a Life Tec Health bounder or other rebounder. My springs are starting to break. (This is like a small indoor trampoline.) I would like one with a lifetime warranty, if that’s possible. Call (574) 6462153.

Old garage door — Looking for a 12-panel, 10-foot garage door. Old, wood-type with windows on one level, complete or in part (wooden parts). Call (574) 858-9241.

Local artist — Looking for a local artist in the Rochester area to illustrate a children’s book. Call (574) 835-5741.

been around the technology as much as younger people who have grown up with a phone or computer in their hands.

Schoff noted you don’t necessarily have to be a library cardholder to utilize his services. His reputation has spread by wordof-mouth throughout the area, including people from Warsaw,

Winamac and even someone from Indianapolis.

The Rochester library offers “Tech Time” at any time on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Schoff is at the Fulton branch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays. He’s also at the Aubbee branch from 3-5 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of every month.

EDITORIAL

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Shopping Guide News Of Fulton County reserves the right to refuse for publication any advertising that is considered offensive, misleading or detrimental to the public, the newspaper or another advertiser and to edit advertising at its discretion.

Publisher, Ron Baumgartner rbaumgartner@the-papers.com

Business Manager, Annette Weaver .................aweaver@the-papers.com

Editor-In-Chief, Deb Patterson dpatterson@the-papers.com

Director Of Marketing, Steve Meadows smeadows@the-papers.com

Advertising Manager, Bill Hays .......................bhays@the-papers.com

Advertising Representative, Andrea McKee . . . . . . . . . . . .amckee@the-papers.com

Kayla Hunter ......................rochester@the-papers.com

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Elaine

Teresa Kay Gascho Director Of Property Management

Teresa Kay Gascho, 52, Kokomo, passed away early Monday, July 24, 2023, in Hazelton, Pa., after a bucket list trip to the Pocono NASCAR race.

She was born Nov. 26, 1970, in Logansport to Donald E. and Sharon (Simmons) Bowman. She married Seth A. Gascho on June 10, 2017, in Peru; he survives.

Teresa will always be remembered for her many incredible qualities. She loved others fiercely, always thought of others before herself and had a gentle and kind nature. Above all else, she enjoyed spending time with her family, dogs and playing with her grandchildren. In her free time, you could find her with a cup of “good ice,” tending to her garden, in the kitchen baking some of her favorite treats or playing a competitive game of euchre. She also enjoyed making keepsake items such as scrapbooks or quilts.

If she wasn’t found doing these things, she could be found working on her passion projects for The Backroads Design Co. She always looked forward to carrying on family traditions, such as searching for the perfect Christmas tree from Dull’s Tree Farm, hosting holiday meals and decorating for Christmas. She was a devoted and active member of Burlington Church of Christ, where she attended Wednesday night Bible study and Sunday services. Lastly, Teresa was dedicated to her career as a director of property management for over 20 years.

Her memories will live on through her surviving family, which include her husband, Seth; her children, Kali Harrison and Morgan (Chad) Dillon; and her bonus children, Caleb and Kirsten Gascho. She was a devoted GiGi to her grandchildren, Parker and Jameson Dillon, and an amazing sister to her siblings, Don (Penny) Bowman, Dana (Olivia) Bowman, Ethan (April) Bursley and Aaron (Rachel) Bowman. Her nieces and nephews, Brent (Nicole), Andrew (Lauren), Jenna, Collin, Carlie, Amy Jo, Logan, Lacey, Wallace and Everett will always know her as their Aunt “TT.” She was a beloved daughter to mother, Sharon Bowman.

Teresa is preceded in death by her father, Don Bowman; maternal grandparents, Warren and Mary Simmons; and paternal grandparents, Lois and Everett Bowman.

The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Melanie Bozard for the dedicated care she provided.

A time of visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. Monday, July 31, at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston. A celebration of Teresa’s life was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Osborn officiating. Burial followed in the Galveston Cemetery.

Murray Weaver Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements, www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com.

Joseph P. Arnett Arnett Concrete Owner/Operator

Joseph P. “Joey” Arnett, 71, Rochester, passed away at 6:37 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, at his residence.

He was born July 2, 1952, in Rensselaer, the son of Joseph and Delores Marie (Garcia) Arnett.

On Aug. 5, 2015, at the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church, he married his companion for the past 44 years, Sharon Sue (Summers) Eytcheson Leffert; she survives.

Joseph had worked his whole life in the concrete construction business serving as owner/operator of Arnett Concrete. Arnett Concrete was one of the first concrete contractors in the state to install fiber optics in concrete for night time illumination. He also took part in the original concrete construction for the “Dome” at Epcot in Disney World. He was a longtime member of the Plasters & Cement Masons Local 692.

Joseph had been a member of the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church, ABATE, American Legion, Moose Lodge, Eagles Lodge, Elk’s Lodge and VFW. He was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed horse racing, country and western movies and music, running in his younger days, grilling out and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Arnett, Rochester; children, Lori (Brian) Peterson, Peru, Junior (Lisa) Eytcheson, Rochester, Darci (Chad) Roe-Koch, Rochester, and Julie Hernandez, Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Cortnie (Travis Hardesty) Tuttle, Cory (Amanda Fell) Meadows, Sarah Bauder, Bennett (Toni) Peterson, Ayriel (Mark) Eytcheson, Ashley “Biggie” (Rich Mommsen) Webb, J.T. Jones, Colt (Ashley) Meadows, Coty (Morgan Brown) Roe, Brandt Eytcheson, Garrett Eytcheson, Dominic Hernandez, Amy Hernandez and Diego Hernandez; 19 greatgrandchildren; brothers, Robert “Bob” Arnett, Destin Fla., and Wink (Tammy) Arnett, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Amy Arnett, in 2000; and his brother, John E. Arnett, in 2002.

Friends visited from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Make-A-Wish Foundation or to Riley Children’s Hospital Oncology Department.

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

Joan D. Harshman Accomplished Seamstress

Joan D. Harshman, 87, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:55 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Joan passed away four months prior to her 88th birthday, just as her mother did.

On Dec. 15, 1935, in Fall River, Mass., Joan Diana Boas was born to Ernest and Diana Labouliere Boas. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters, Madeleine and Colette, and a brother, Ernest. Joan and Ronald K. Harshman were married on Oct. 27, 1956, at the Notre Dame Catholic Church of Fall River, Mass. They shared 60 years of life’s adventures. From their union came three wonderful children, Kathy, Kelly and Skip. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

The young Harshman family moved to Fulton County in 1964, making Rochester their home. As an accomplished seamstress, Joan worked at Hart Schaffner & Marx for 28 years. Later, she worked for Superior Samples for a decade. Expressing herself with acrylics on canvas, Joan created many beautiful paintings for her family and friends. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Rochester.

Left to cherish Joan’s memory are two daughters, Katherine Ann Amor and husband Bruce of Rochester and Kelly Lynn Rockow and fiancé Mike Smith of Punta Gorda, Fla.; son, David “Skip” Clifford Harshman and wife Kathi of Port Charlotte, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, Bradley, Kyle, Kody, Leigh, Ryan, Kristin, Matthew, Joshua, Chad, Taylor and Morgan; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Madeleine O’Reagan and husband Butch of Fall River, Mass.; brother, Ernest Boas and wife Jeanie of Summerset, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Joan in death are her parents; beloved husband of 60 years, Ron, on Aug. 16, 2016; and one sister, Colette Manners and husband Larry.

The mass of Christian burial will be at noon Saturday, Aug. 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1310 Main St., Rochester. Father Dennis Faker will officiate. The rosary will be recited at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, followed by visitation through 11:30 a.m. Private family interment will follow in Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1310 Main St. Rochester, IN 46975.

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

Mark S. Stevens

Mark S. Stevens, 51, Delong, died Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born on Jan. 7, 1972. He is survived by his two children, Tyler Mitchell and Shane Michael; three grandchildren; brothers, Phillip, Timothy, Ryan and Chris; and lone sister, Judy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Collins; father, Stanley Stevens; and eldest brother, Terry Mitchell. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 2, in the Odom Funeral Home, Culver. Interment took place following the funeral service at Leiters Ford Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the family.

Jacqueline Armstrong

Jacqueline “Jackie” Armstrong, 82, Beardstown , died at 11:55 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2023, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

She was born on Aug. 11, 1940. On Feb. 1, 1958, she married Ralph Jacob Armstrong; who preceded her in death Jan. 20, 2003.

She is survived by her children, Mick Armstrong, Pam (Jim) Chumley and Jay (Swirv) Podell, all of Beardstown; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Kay Nies, Winamac, Marsha DuBois, Palmer, Ark.; brothers, Donald (Jane) Reinholt, South Bend, Rick (Sue) Reinholt, Knox; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Woodrow and Marguerite Ruth (Wolfram) Reinholt; daughter, Peggy Sue Armstrong; sister, Patricia Greene, and a brother, Bill Reinholt. Funeral Services were held Friday, Aug. 4, in Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Marsha DuBois officiating. Interment took place in the Winamac Cemetery (Town Addition), Winamac. Memorial Contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Stanley J. Miller

Stanley J. Miller, 52, Akron, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, at his home.

He was born Aug. 8, 1970.

Surviving are his sons, Matthew (Keisha) Miller, North Manchester, Trenton Miller, Wabash, and Timothy Miller, Akron; sister, Dorretta Sue (Richard) Hall, Somerset; seven grandchildren; and the countless people he helped over the years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Bussert and Rachel (Kendall) Miller.

Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114W, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be held at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery in Somerset.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Stanley J. Miller, memorial contributions may be made to McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 West, North Manchester, IN 46962, to assist with final expenses.

“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.”

— George Santayana

O BITUARIES

Ernest Shriver Jr. Retired From U.S. Steel

Ernest “Butch” Shriver Jr., 82, formerly of Rochester and Leiters Ford, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, at the Raclin House of Mishawaka.

On June 30, 1941, Ernest was born in Durand, Mich., to Ernest and Virginia Cooper Shriver. Growing up, he shared his childhood with a sister, Debra.

With a great work ethic, Butch retired in 1996 from U.S. Steel in Gary. He was a member of Local No. 1066. His other memberships include the Hobart Eagles, the Elkhart Moose and the Culver Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Left to cherish the memories of Butch are his mother, Virginia Shriver of Ormond Beach, Fla.; three sons, Jesse Shriver of Goshen, Barry Shriver of Obernburg, Germany, and Bret Shriver and wife Wendy of Kenosha, Wis.; six grandchildren, Brettney Hines, Sebastian, Tyler, twins Brandon and Joseph and Ruby Shriver; three great-grandchildren, Terry “TJ,” Obadiah and Liam; sister, Debra Hall and husband Tom of Ormond Beach, Fla.; and nephews, Mark and Mike Grant.

Preceding Butch in death is his father, Ernest Shriver Sr., in 1980.

A celebration of the life of Ernest L. Shriver Jr. will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Leiters Ford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, 227 E. 9th St., Rochester, IN 46975.

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

Robert Lee Denton

Robert Lee Denton, 86, Warsaw, died at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.

He was born on March 19, 1937. On May 29, 1963, he married Barbara Johnson Chiddister; who preceded him in death Feb. 28, 1985. He married Sandra Sue Kain Banghart Oct. 22, 1988; she survives.

He is also survived by his four sons, Foy (Teresa) Banghart, Mentone, Tim Banghart, Mentone, Frank (Rachel) Banghart, Mentone, Donald Chiddister, Goshen; six daughters, Beth (Rick) Williams, Rochester, Penny Banghart, Warsaw, Katina (Jeremy) Robinson Warsaw, Pam Shaffer, Angola, Michelle (Matt) McKee, Goshen, Tammie Denton, Warsaw; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five greatgreat-grandchildren; brother, Francis (Sonia) Denton, Goshen; and two sisters, Ethel Weaver, Syracuse, Carolyn Hapner, Syracuse.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Eva I. (McClish) Denton and Luther M. Denton; daughter, Kathy Alderfer; sister, Betty; and three brothers, James, Harold and Carroll.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, in Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, with Pastor David Morgan officiating. There will be an hour of visitation prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. A graveside service will follow at Violett Cemetery, Goshen, with military rites conducted by active-duty members of the Air Force Honor Guard.

Memorial donations may be directed to Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund, c/o K-21 Health Foundation, 1101 Park Avenue, Winona Lake, IN 46590 or to Transitions Hospice, 2877 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.

BIRTHS

Rehlana Maredith Riley

William and Desiree (Albright) Riley, Royal Center, are the parents of a daughter, Rehlana Maredith, born at 12:09 a.m. Aug. 1, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Delores M. Morrison

Delores M. Morrison, 94, Mentone , died at 8:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital of Warsaw.

She was born Feb. 24, 1929. On Oct. 18, 1947, she married Richard O. Morrison. He preceded her in death Sept. 4, 2001.

She is survived by daughters, Janet (Fred) Godshalk and Barbara (Robert) Mocadlo, both of Warsaw; son, Richard (Paula) Morrison, Valparaiso; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a greatgreat-grandchild; sisters, Liz Hutt, Florida, Nadine Grindle, Warsaw, and Linda Hurd, New Mexico; and brother, Thurman Kittrell, Alabama.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, William O. and Evelyn (Fisher) Romine; and brothers, William Romine, Ronnie Kittrell, Winfred Kittrell and Rodney Fuller.

The funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone. Interment will take place following the service in Harrison Center Cemetery, Etna Green. Visitation hours will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund, administered by K21 Health Foundation, 1101 Park Ave., Winona Lake, IN 46590.

Share a memory or send an online condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

C OUNTY R EPORT

Mortgage Foreclosure

Court

News Circuit Court

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

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Christina Dutcher, Rochester, $1,895.93; Harry Clark Jr., Macy, $18,796.68; Clayton Bahney, Akron, $3,098.17.

Midland Credit Management Inc v. Ricky White, Rochester, $3,304.75.

Mortgage Foreclosure

Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC v. Robert and Rachel Burns, Macy, $66,389.76.

Superior Court

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

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Alan Rensberger, Akron, $883.45; Aaron Jones, Rochester, $5,436.62; Courtney Engle, Akron, $888.69.

Community Emergency Service Inc v. Adam Artist, Leiters Ford, $1,083.45. Small Claims

Fort Wayne Neurosurgery v. William Simpson, Rochester, $1,078.81. General Audit Corporation v. Angela Haines, Rochester, $4,533.66.

Rocket Mortgage LLC f/k/a

Quicken Loans LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. v. Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, Indianapolis; FTL Finance, Saint Charles, Mo.; Discover Bank, Greenwood, Del.; Gabriel Ybarra, Rochester, $91,548.10. Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Amanda Matherly, Marion, $160.50; Paul Kamieniak, Lombard, Ill., $171; Laura Viloria, Westfield, $160.50; Lashawnda Young, Indianapolis, $171; Carl Williams III, Westville, $171; Camila Giraldo, Bloomington, $160.50; Sara Lopez, Carmel, $172; Bret Feldman, Etna Green, $192.50; Zachary Zimmer, Carmel, $154.50; Virginia Rickner, Converse, $175; Cody Herman, Suttons Bay, Mich., $192.50; Ashley Zartman, Rochester, $192.50; Andrew Jordan, Indianapolis, $175; Sarah Roth, Middlebury, $154.50.

Fishing without a license — Brandon JC Stiles, Rochester, $160.

Operating with expired plates

— Eric Scott, Culver, $160.

Driving while suspended — Carlos Santamaria Majano, Logansport, $164.50; Richard Malott, Macy, $160.50.

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility

— Kelly Irwin, Macy, $175. Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Dayna Davis, Monterey, $25.

Marriage Licenses

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

Jacub Sadler, 32, Kewanna, and Marilyn Freeman, 26, Kewanna.

Powers-Light

Scott Powers, 46, Rochester, and Brandy Light, 31, Rochester. Sweany-Borden

Ronald Sweany, 77, Rochester, and Patricia Borden, 73, Rochester.

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts: Brunk — Tyler Brunk, Akron, and Angela Brunk, Kewanna. With children.

Varela-Dugan — Ruwell Varela, Elkhart, and Shelbi Dugan, unknown. With children.

Tea: Nature’s healthy tonic

We’ve heard a lot about the health and hazards of drinking coffee but little has been promulgated about the benefits of that healthy worldwide tonic — tea.

So easy to make. A cup of hot water and a tea bag. It can be quaffed hot, cold or iced. This simple brew made from black, white, oolong or green tea leaves contains more than 2,000 beneficial chemicals.

More than 2 million cupfuls of this natural health food are sipped every day around the globe.

The natural compounds boost metabolic systems ranging from

United Way Green Egg raffle

Enter for your chance to win a Green Egg.

All proceeds benefit Fulton County United Way.

Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased at the Fulton County Fair or by contacting, Todd Vansickel, (765) 427-5589 or, Lauren Adley, (574) 398-1091.

The drawing will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9 at the United Way Trivia Fundraiser, held at The Moose Lodge, located at 1911 Westside Road, Rochester.

Smith Farm Stores is sponsoring the event.

burning body fat to reducing the risk of such chronic diseases as diabetes and dementia.

According to Bottom Line Health, a decade-long National Institutes of Health study revealed people who drink two to three cups of tea a day have a 13% lower risk of dying from any cause compared to those who do not drink tea. The tea drinkers also face a lower risk of dying from heart disease and stroke.

Researchers found data from more than 350,000 seniors between the ages of 50 and 74 that indicated those who drank three to five cups of tea a day had a 28% lower risk of becoming victims of dementia.

Tea also helps lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in several

ways. Besides lowering your blood pressure, it also protects your heart and brain by improving your blood flow. The brew also lowers LDL cholesterol and helps repair the lining of blood vessels.

Research has also revealed green tea helps kill cancer cells. A Harvard Medical School report indicates tea reduces the risk of oral cancer by almost 40% as well as reducing the risk of other cancers, including that of the breast and liver. Besides being a quality beverage to enjoy socially or all by yourself, what else can it do?

It can also lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than 15%, according to a European report.

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Updates and happenings in and around the area

The Fulton County Board of Public Defender Administration meets in open session at 4 p.m. Aug. 9, 810 Main St., Rochester.

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The 34th Annual Denver Festival, Aug. 10-13. Opening prayer starts at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, then the festivities begin. Expect live music, games, food vendors and much more. For a complete list of events, check out Denver Days, sponsored by Denver Lions Club, on Facebook.

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Friday Night Live Music in the Park, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Akron’s Community Park, featuring Gunslinger. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and check out carryout specials from local restaurants.

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Fourth annual “Families Helping Families” benefit concert Saturday, Aug. 12, in the Solid Rock Church, 913 Main St., Rochester, featuring John the Revelator, Jeremy Golden, The Fred and Ginger Band, and Todd Wolford. Doors open at noon, show starts at 2 p.m. Bring one package of diapers, any size or one can of formula, any kind. The Red Barn Elephant Ear truck will also be available. —o—

Tea Party at the Farm: Tea Cup Arrangement Workshop, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at Zellers Beautiful Blooms/Sweet Corn, 878 N. CR 200W, Rochester. You will choose the tea cup of your choice, then head out to the field and cut beautiful blooms to fill your cup. After you have selected your blooms, staff will teach you how to make a beautiful arrangement to take home. The workshop is a fee of $25 per person. Tea and refreshments will also be available. For more information, call (260) 215-1054.

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Events at The Times Theater, Rochester:

• Free admission, 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13. Showing “Nefarious,” a faith-based thriller about a psychiatrist, who is interviewing a death row inmate claiming to be a demon. This is not a movie for minors.

• Senior Day, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15. Showing “Viva Las Vegas.” A $5 combo includes ticket, small popcorn and a drink.

—o— Chain Gang 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Akron Carnegie Public Library, Akron. If you enjoy crocheting, knitting, sewing or needlepoint; bring materials and work alongside others who

enjoy this hobby. If you would like to learn, there are plenty who are willing to get you on your way.

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Informational Community Emergency Medical Services meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Kewanna Fire Station Community Room, 404 N. Toner St., Kewanna.

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The Fulton County Council will meet in regular session at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Fulton County Office Building, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester. If unable to attend, it is available live on RTC Channel 4.

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The Eighth Annual Round Barn Car, Truck, Bike and Tractor Show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Fulton County Historical Society grounds, US 31 & CR 375N, four miles north of Rochester. All-youcan-eat breakfast is served from 7:30-11 a.m. There is a $10 donation for vehicle entries. The show also features apparel, games and food. For more information, call (574) 223-4436 or visit www.fultoncountyhistory.org.

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Events and activities in the Fulton County Public Library: Rochester

Wednesday, Aug. 9

• In Stitches: Adult knitting/ crocheting group, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Indiana Room.

• Kids’ Movie, 3:30 p.m. in the children’s department.

Thursday, Aug. 10

• Tech Time with Zak (adults), noon, in the PC office.

• Financial Literacy: Budgeting (adults), 1 p.m. in meeting room B.

• Homeschool Robot Club, 3 p.m. in meeting room B.

Friday, Aug. 11

• Makerspace: Watercolor Chicken (adults), 1-3 p.m. in meeting room B.

• Makerspace: Sketchin’ Sessions, 3:30 p.m. in the Teen Oasis.

Monday, Aug. 14

• Teen movie, 1 p.m. in the Teen Oasis.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

• Debbie’s Dandies: Tree of Life (adults), 10 a.m. in the media commons.

• Storytime with Craft, 10:30 a.m. in meeting room A.

• Tech Time with Zak (adults), noon, in the PC office.

Aubbee

Monday, Aug. 14

• Board of trustees meeting, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

• Preschool in-house craft: Space Rocket/Astronaut, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fulton

Friday, Aug. 11

• Tech Time with Zak, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 14

• Kid’s craft, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Book sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. —o—

Kewanna Union Township Public Library

Wednesday, Aug. 9

• Coffee and Tea Time, 10:30 a.m.

• “Protecting Your Identity” by Lake City Bank, 11 a.m.

• Adult Book Club, 2 p.m.

• Lego Club, 4 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 10

• Family bingo night, 4-5 p.m.

• Kids night, 4 p.m.

• Euchre night, 5:30-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

• Teens-n-Tweens, 4 p.m.

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United We Stand Ministries’ Food Pantry of Akron, located behind the Viking Food grocery store, is open 2-4 p.m. every Thursday. Parking is available in front of Akron United Methodist church or in the AUMC parking lot. The food pantry is free when you qualify and live in Henry and Newcastle townships, with a once-a-month visit limit. Items change monthly, but cereal, eggs, paper product, meat and canned goods are always available at the walk through pantry. If you would like to donate any extra fresh eggs or vegetables, drop them off at the site on Thursdays or call (574) 505-0392.

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Grace Church offers free meals open to the public, 5:307 p.m. every Wednesday, 201 W. Seventh St., Rochester. Served by Grace Church, First Baptist Church, First Christian Church, and Mill Creek Church. Leftover food is available to take home.

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Free support program for moms who have lost a child, “Grieving Moms Finding Hope,” or any individual dealing with grief, meets at 6 p.m. Mondays, in the Recovery Cafe, 715 Main St., Rochester.

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T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) has a new meeting location. The non-profit organization now meets each Tuesday at the Fulton County Community Center, 625 Pontiac St., Rochester. Weigh-in begins at 3:30 p.m. with the meeting and program to follow.

All are welcome. You may share, grieve, cry, comfort, laugh, tell stories or sit quietly.

WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU

This is a place for moms.

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People who are not moms, but who are dealing with grief, can also find community and support at the Cafe. Same place and time, but away from the moms.

“Grieving Moms Finding Hope” Is A Free Support Program For Moms Who Have Lost A Child It Is Held Each Monday At 6:00 PM At Recovery Cafe Fulton County 715 Main St., Rochester

Let’s study the Bible

The parable of the Good Samaritan

(Read: Luke 10:25-37)

“And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”

(Luke 10:25)

The lawyer’s question: A lawyer, one who was an expert in the law of Moses, asked Jesus a familiar question: “Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” But he really didn’t want to know the answer, he was only trying to trick the Lord.

The Lord’s response: Jesus responded by asking the lawyer a question in return: “What is written in the law? How readest thou?”

The lawyer immediately quoted Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18. This man knew the answer, but he wasn’t doing it! He had a head knowledge, but wasn’t living out the truth.

Jesus told him, “Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.” (Luke 10:28)

Through the parable of the Good Samaritan Jesus teaches us how to love our neighbors and shows us who they are. What do we see when we look at others?

There are several characters in this parable. The thieves, the religious men, the Samaritan, and the “certain man” (read verses 30).

Like some theologians and Bible students today, Jewish rabbis enjoyed debating the fine points of doctrine; and this lawyer (a student

of the OT law) wanted to hear what Jesus had to say. We get the impression the man was not seeking truth, but was only trying to involve Jesus in a debate he hoped he would win.

The lawyer proved to be evasive when it came to facing truth honestly and obeying it.

Our greatest responsibility is to obey the greatest of the commandments, which the man quoted accurately from Leviticus 19:18 and Deuteronomy 6:5. But we cannot rightly love God or our neighbor until we have God’s love in our hearts (Romans 5:5; 1 John 4:19).

If we cannot keep the greatest of the commandments (Mark 12:28-34), how can we ever hope to please God? How important it is to see that salvation is by faith, not by keeping the law; but once a person places their faith in Christ, he or she can depend on the Holy Spirit to help fill their hearts with love.

The parable of the Good Samaritan was given to answer the evasive question of the lawyer. “Define your terms!” is an old trick of lawyers and debaters. Instead of getting involved in abstract terms, Jesus presented a concrete case; and the lawyer understood the point.

We must not “spiritualize” this parable and turn it into an allegory of salvation. The point is simply that our neighbor is anybody who needs us, anybody whom we can help.

The “hero” of the story is a Samaritan caring for a Jew; the priest and Levite — professional religious workers — are not heroes at all. The question we must answer today is not “Who is my neighbor?” but “To whom can I be a neighbor?”

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

Story Walk Project comes to Fulton County

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Board of Directors, in partnership with Purdue Extension and the Fulton County Leadership Academy, recently celebrated the reveal of the Story Walk Project, located within the trail at Woodlawn Health Campus.

This story walk is the first of four that will be located throughout Fulton County. Jessica Riffle, FCLA facilitator, is proud of the success of this community project spearheaded by a FCLA community group comprised of Cora Alber, Hannah Bahney, Mindy Duckett, Gina Hierlmeier and Andrea Stineback.

“Every year, the leadership academy breaks off into four or five different groups that focus on community service-oriented projects,” said Jessica Riffle. “The story walk is one of the more successful ones, I will say.”

Mindy Duckett of the Purdue Extension Office explained the walk and opportunities that it will bring to the community.

“There are 20 stations around this little pathway and each station has two pages to a book. There is also a prompt for some sort of conversation or physical activity that families can do together as they read the story,” said Duckett, wellness coordinator at Purdue Extension. “This story is also bilingual because

we wanted it to be inclusive for as many families as possible. We wanted to encourage everyone to feel comfortable coming out and reading a book.”

Thanks to the Northern Indiana Community Foundation and Fulton County Public Library, there will be three additional story walk locations in Fulton County: Talma, Leiter’s Ford and Kewanna. The Fulton County Public Library will maintain the story walks and rotate periodically the books so every community can have access to each book.

13-foot sawfish spotted in northern Florida hints at a ‘slow recovery’

During a field course about sharks, scientists wanted to capture a juvenile for students to examine. So, last month, from a boat off the coast of Cedar Key, Fla., they cast a line.

When it snagged something large, Dean Grubbs, a marine ecologist at Florida State University who was co-teaching the

shark class, thought they’d found a nurse shark.

But before long, the animal jerked against the fishing line, and Grubbs suspected the group was about to see something much stronger and rarer — a critically endangered smalltooth sawfish. This eerie, boneless creature looks like a shark with a chainsaw for a nose, called a rostrum.

A century ago, such a find would have hardly been shocking. Smalltooth sawfish were common across Florida waters and could even be sighted as far as Texas or North Carolina. Young sawfish sheltered in spindly mangrove roots. But throughout the 1990s, coastal development destroyed mangrove forests along Florida’s shore.

Juveniles take several years to reach reproductive maturity, making it even more difficult for their numbers to recover. By the

end of the century, their population had crashed by 90%.

Now, sightings of sawfish are few and far between. Before Grubbs’ find, no one had tagged a sawfish in Cedar Key for three or four decades.

Having confirmed the identity of the massive creature, Grubbs and his students restrained the animal, which measured 13 feet long.

Scientists tagged and released the fish, which despite its sharklike appearance, is actually a type of ray. Now, they’ll follow its movements for up to 10 years, collecting data that’s crucial to conservation and recovery efforts for the species.

The recent Cedar Key tagging brings another piece of good news — the animal was a female, and it had mating scars on its sides and fins, suggesting it was breeding.

4th Annual Families Helping Families Benefit Concert

Yakym announces mobile office hours

Congressman Rudy Yakym (RIN) has announced dates, times and locations that his office will be holding mobile staff office hours in August throughout Indiana’s Second District. Mobile office hours will allow for Yakym’s staff to assist constituents with casework questions. Within the Shopping Guide’s readership area are the following:

• Argos Town Hall, 201 W. Walnut St., 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 16.

• Akron Town Hall, 206 W. Rochester St., 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17.

• Pulaski County CDC, 623 W. 11th St., Winamac, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23.

• Rochester District Office, 709 Main St., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays.

34th Annual DENVER

August 12, 2023

LOCATION: SOLID ROCK CHURCH 913 Main Street, Rochester

Doors Open At Noon

Show Starts At 2:00 p.m.

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Giving multiplied with school supplies for children overseas

As the school year approaches, shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world. Residents in Rochester are collecting school supplies, along with personal care items and fun toys, to pack in shoeboxes. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, will deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 100 countries.

For many children, access to these simple items is essential to an education. This was the case for Justin Thomas, a shoebox recipient in Southeast Asia whose parents could not afford the supplies needed for school. Thomas remembers the specific day he received a gift-filled shoebox from Operation Christmas Child and found it filled with toys and most exciting to him — school supplies.

Growing up with hand-me-down clothes and used items, Thomas used to write with a pencil so short that he held it using a pen cap. Having an entire packet of new pencils and a pencil sharpener all his own was a treasure to him. This simple

gift made a life-changing impact for Thomas because it opened the doors for him to receive an education. For more information, visit samaritanspurse.org/occ. National Collection Week is Nov. 13-20. Participants can donate $10 per shoebox gift online through “Follow Your Box” and receive a tracking label to discover its destination. Those who prefer the convenience of online shopping can browse samaritanspurse.org/buildonline to select gifts matched to a child’s specific age and gender, then finish packing the virtual shoebox by adding a photo and personal note of encouragement.

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 209 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. This year, Operation Christmas Child will celebrate its 30th year of ministry.

Chamber’s annual chili cook-off seeks entries

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce is seeking entries for its 31st annual Chili Cook-Off and Red Hot Car show, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 14.

Cash prizes are awarded for first and second places, the people’s choice and best decorated booth. Teams will compete for the votes with the hope of being

named the area’s “top chili.” Preregistration is required. Entry forms and rules can be found at fultoncountychamber. com/chilicookoff. The deadline to enter is noon Friday, Sept. 18. For further information, contact Kellie Scobie at (574) 224-2666, or kellie@fultoncountychamber. com.

Gospel concert with The Littles

A gospel concert with The Littles, Monroe, N.C., will be presented at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at Riverview Community Church. The church is loated at 2780 SR 110, Tippecanoe.

The Littles have become a favorite family group in Christian music. In 2006 Jack and Jan, and daughter Rebecca, began traveling as a family. Their progressive style of gospel music built around great arrangements, close family harmony, and strong vocals is sure to minister to audiences of all ages.

The Littles have a very clear mission that compels them to be used of the Lord to tell his story of salvation and to sing his praise through the medium of music. They participate in

revival services, concerts, and other special events.

The Littles have received several industry achievements

They have three Singing News Top 80 radio releases from their first nationally promoted recording, “Someday Soon”. They have appeared on the National Quartet Convention Main Stage each year since 2012.

Whether in a church service, revival services, or on a concert stage, the Littles are certain to encourage believers in their walk with Christ and challenge unbelievers to come to him.

The public is invited to attend the concert. There is no charge for admission. There will be an opportunity given for a love offering.

What is prediabetes?

changes include eating a healthy diet and increasing physical activity.

State Health officials report first signs of West Nile Virus activity

State health officials report this year’s first signs of West Nile virus activity in the state.

At this time, Fulton County has had mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus.

West Nile virus is commonly found throughout the state each summer, so it is expected to see activity in more counties as the season progresses. In 2022, West Nile virus was found in mosquitoes in 43 Indiana counties.

neurological syndromes, including flaccid muscle paralysis.

Some individuals may die from the infection. Health officials say although individuals over age 50 are at greatest risk for serious illness and even death from West Nile virus, people of all ages have been infected with the virus and have had severe diseases.

the proper precautions to prevent being bitten.”

Dr. House is also asking Hoosiers to take steps to rid their properties of potential mosquito breeding grounds by doing the following:

• Discard old tires, tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or other containers that can hold water.

Editor’s

Note: Aryn Bowser is the wellness coordinator for Woodlawn Hospital.

It is common knowledge that diabetes is on the rise. The American Diabetes Association states 36 million people across the country have diabetes and another 96 million have prediabetes.

While being diagnosed with diabetes can be life changing, hearing that you are only “prediabetic” should not give you a sense of relief. It should be a call to action to preserve your health.

Prediabetes happens when your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes requiring medication. Walking out of your appointment without prescriptions for diabetic medications may feel like a win, but the grey area of prediabetes is a tipping point. You can continue living life as you have and ultimately become diabetic, or you can make a few changes and enjoy good health for years to come.

Since not all factors that contribute to prediabetes can be treated, such as genetic factors and age, lifestyle changes are the primary treatment. These

Your healthcare provider may recommend avoiding excessive carbohydrates and eating less unhealthy fat, sugar, red meats and processed starches. Instead, they’ll likely recommend eating a diet of whole foods that include more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish and lean poultry. There are endless resources or diet tips, planning and menus. A few include: myplate.gov, diabetes.org.

Getting regular amounts of moderate-intensity physical activity helps increase glucose energy usage and improve muscle insulin sensitivity. A single session of moderate-intensity exercise can increase glucose uptake by at least 40%. So, take a walk around the block, play outside with the kids, work up a sweat in the garden, ride your bike, dance in your kitchen, or do anything that gets you moving and keeps you motivated.

“As soon as we start detecting West Nile virus in mosquitoes, we know people are at greater risk for infection,” said Jennifer House, DVM, veterinary epidemiologist at the Indiana State Department of Health. “The good news is there are simple, effective steps Hoosiers can take to protect themselves from being bitten by a mosquito.”

House recommends people take the following protective steps:

• Avoid being outdoors during prime mosquito biting times, dusk to dawn, when possible.

• Apply insect repellent containing deet, picaradin or oil of lemon eucalyptus to clothes and exposed skin.

• Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out of the home.

• When possible, wear longsleeved shirts and pants when outside.

West Nile Virus usually causes a mild form of the illness, which can include fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph glands or a rash. However, a small number of individuals can develop a more severe form of the disease with encephalitis or meningitis and other

Since 2002, when Indiana had its first human case of West Nile virus, more than 20 Hoosiers have died from the illness.

West Nile virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes that have first bitten an infected bird. A person bitten by an infected mosquito may show symptoms three to 15 days after the bite.

“Mosquitoes are very active this time of year and can spread several different disease causing viruses, including West Nile, St. Louis Encephalitis and La Crosse Encephalitis;” said Dr. House. “Mosquito transmitted diseases commonly occur in August and September so Hoosiers should take

• Repair failed septic systems.

• Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers left outdoors.

• Keep grass cut short and shrubbery trimmed.

• Clean clogged roof gutters, particularly if leaves tend to plug up the drains.

• Frequently replace the water in pet bowls.

• Flush ornamental fountains and birdbaths periodically.

• Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with predatory fish. The basic rule is; if water lasts more than four days, mosquitoes can reproduce. Even a small bucket can produce up to 1,000 mosquitoes in just a few days.

Family Eye Care

I so appreciated all the cards, flowers and gift cards. You all made it a very special day.

BENEFIT FOR BAYLOR

Saturday, August 19 • 4 pm to 7 pm

AMERICAN LEGION POST 36

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CHICKEN & NOODLE DINNER $10

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Kenzie Ellis and Daniel Bales sweet little boy Baylor was born on June 22, 2023.

He was rushed to Ft. Wayne NICU that day, then Riley’s three days later. Baylor has been diagnosed with HIE (hypoxicischemis encephalopathy) which is brain damage due to lack of oxygen during delivery.

This sweet boy has a long road ahead of him with many unknowns. All proceeds will go towards the financial stress this family has and will endure.

Plenty of fun at Fulton Fun Day

A few drops of rain began just shortly before the start of the 22nd Fulton Fun Day Festival Parade. But as soon as it started, the rain stopped and held off until mid-afternoon.

This year’s parade had approximately 40 entries ranging from floats, horses, automobiles, tractors, and walking units.

Following the parade, everyone headed down to Liberty Township Park to find a food, elephant ears, cotton candy, visit vendor booths, and participate in a variety of contests ranging from chalk art to softball, basketball and horseshoe tournaments and entertainment.

The afternoon rain showers cancelled the corn hole tournament and concert.

Winners in the parade included:

Best Float — Caston Robotics, first; Fulton Baptist Temple, second; and Hopkins Family, third.

Performing — Logansport Shrine, first; Indiana Racing Lions, second.

Horse — Danielle and Yvonne Biehl

Miscellaneous — Miss Cass County and Court, first; Fulton County Book Mobile, secod; and Rosey the Clown, third.

Best Auto — Hiram Hoover’s 1937 DeSoto, first; Tom and Bev Gundrum’s 2009 Pontiac, second; Dave Schlick’s, 1976 Chevelle, third.

Best Tractor — Max Geier’s 1938 John Deere G, first; Dalton Painter’s International 966, second; Tom Runkle’s 1942 Farmall M, third.

Best Truck — McGrew’s Well Drilling, first; John Geier, second; and Dave Sommers, third.

Winners in other competitions include:

Mushball — Zimpleman’s team from Fulton

Pedal Tractor Pull:

Ages 3-4 — Bear Herrold, first; Cole Olinger, second; and Fincher Walsh, third.

Ages 5-6 — Dash Eullsizer, first; Titus Clark, second; Carson Bennett, third.

Ages 7-8 — Sam White, first;

Larson Good, second; Henry Coffing, third

Ages 9-10 — Charlie Losier, first; Isaac White, second; Silas Rudicel, third.

Winners in the Chalk Art Contest were Olivia Taylor, Eli White, Trinity Zimmerman, Olivia Robinson and Kate Fred.

Horseshoe winners were Lonnie Stevens and Matt Stevens,

Fulton; first; Andy Townsend, 12 Mile and Dale Rentschler, Fulton, second; and Tony Null, Elkhat and Dawn Kirby, Indianapolis, third.

Elementary/Middle School free throw contest winners were Allison Craig, girls’ winner, Caston eighth grade and Jett Mappin, boys’ winner, Caston fifth grade.

Elementary/Middle School

three-point contest winners were: Grace Colvin, girls’ winner, Caston eighth grade; and Bear Craig, boys’ winner, Caston sixth grade.

Winners in the Middle School

3-on-3 were Parker Zimpleman, Owen Chapman and Jack Brummet, from Caston eighth grade. Euchre Tournament winners was the undefeated brothers-in-

law from Rochester, Maury Horn and from Grass Creek, Ryan Townsend.

The open 3-on-3 basketball tournament winners were Carter Clinger, Talon Zeider, Caleb stinson and Corbin Smith, all Caston seniors.

The event is sponsored by the Fulton-Liberty Lions Club along with a vast number of sponsors.

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Northeast, Indiana 41st Anniversary Antique Farm

Power Steam & Gas Show

August 10, 11 & 12, 2023

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BIG BLUE GARAGE, 2917 Barrett Road. Friday only 8-4. Tools, metal folding chairs, puzzles, household items, nice clothing, dining table with 4-chairs.

ESTATE SALE, Thurs.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-12. Antiques, zebra collection, collectibles, kitchen items, PartyLite, furniture, telescope, lots of misc. 1267 W. 6th St.

FRIDAY 8-3, Saturday half price 8-noon. Women’s and men’s clothes, stereo, gas pressure washer, rototiller,

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TRACTORS BACKHOE

1981 (131166) Versatile 555 4 WD tractor, 3 pt. w/quick hitch, PTO, 3 hyds., 18.4-38 rubber w/duals, 2951 hrs. on tach; 1982 (886316) Case 4890 4 WD tractor, 3 pt. w/quick hitch, no PTO, 4 hyds., 20.8-38 rubber w/duals, 4708 hrs. on tach; 1966 (8299414) Case 1030 D tractor, open station, W.F. front wts., 3 pt. w/quick hitch, PTO, 2 hyds., 18.4-38 rubber w/ duals, 3505 hrs. on tach; 1969 (8356908) Case 1030 D tractor, cab, 3 pt., W.F., PTO 2 hyds., 18.4-34 rubber, 3799 hrs. on tach; 1956 (88071) Ford 860 gas tractor, 3 pt., w/Kelly loader; 1948 (G6157) ACG (Grasshopper) tractor w/cult. & plow; 1952 (230549) AC WD 45 tractor w/W.F. (no engine – parts); Case 530 Backhoe, gas, w/5’ material bucket & 2’ hoe bucket. IMPLEMENTS — TRAILERS

Case/IH 4800 30’ field cultivator w/harrow; White 20’ chisel plow; NH 22’, 9” spacings, 20” blades, rock flex disc; JD 2800 3 pt. on land 8 bottom toggle trip plow; Brillion 16’ pull spring tooth harrow; JD 750 15’ 24 drop drill w/progressive no till attachment & loading auger (Ser # 014607); JD 7000 12 row 30” planter (no fert.); JD 3 pt. 2 R planter; JD 208 8 R planter (parts); Westgo 3 pt. 8 RN Danish tine cultivator; 3 pt. 500 gal. poly tank sprayer w/24’ boom; 3 pt. 9’ spring tooth harrow; Woods 7200 3 pt. 6’ finishing mower; Ford 3 pt. 7’ sickle bar mower; JD 3 pt. 3-14” plow; T.S. 3 pt. 5’ disc; hay spears for loader bucket; 3 pt. 24” post digger; quick hitch grader blade; 3 pt. Carry All w/100 gal. fuel pump E. motor; 3 pt. wire stringer; Goosen 3 pt. chipper/shredder; IH 52’ hyd. lift elevator; Parker 4800 500 bu. gravity wagon w/Knowles 12 T gear & 16.5L-16.1 rubber; JD 643 6 RN corn head; D B hay rake; 26’ steel bed flat rack wagon w/Kory 12T gear; (2) 20’ wood flat rack wagons w/Kory 12 T gear (1- needs floor); Silage wagon w/roof & 10 T gear ®; 150 bu. gravity wagon w/6 T gear (box ®); (2) NI manure spreader ®; NI gravity box ®; MC Farm dryer ®; 10’x6’ utility trailer ®; 16’x6’ gooseneck stock trailer ®; 92 Wil-RO, Inc. 20’x7 ½’ gooseneck stock trailer ®; several other pieces of equip. for scrap; several good metal cattle, hog, pipe gates & 1000 or more steel post; several piles scrap. (® stands for rough).

DODGE 3500 1 TON DUALLY – 1965 MERCEDES – PRO-TRAK TRAILER – PONTOON – FISHING BOAT

2013 Dodge 3500 4 WD crew cab, dually, Cummins Turbo 6.7 D engine, AM trans., white color, body good, 376,690 miles; 1965 Mercedes 220 SE, fuel injected, AM trans., 4 door w/55,259 miles; Pro-Trak gooseneck tandem axle 16” rubber flatbed trailer, 20’x8’ w/5’ beaver tail, ramps & E wench (nice trailer); Riviera Cruiser 2000 20’ Pontoon w/Evinrude 28 hp. motor & 2012 Wolverine trailer; Sea Nymph 15’ fishing boat (no motor) w/ Shoreland’r trailer.

(3) FRUEHAUF STORAGE TRAILERS – SALVAGE VEHICLES

1972 & 73 (3) Fruehauf storage trailers (2-48’ & 1-44’); Mazda 323 car, (2) Renault cars; Jeep CJ-5, (2) Chevy S-10 P/U’s; Ford 600 1½ T dump truck, GMC 6500 grain truck, Dodge 500 1½ T truck body, GMC 6000 truck w/tree body, IH R190 dump truck, IH 1100 all wheel P/U, (2) Dodge Ram 350 vans, ‘47 Chevy coal dump truck, Chevy all metal dump trunk, 20’ tandem axle all steel semi-trailer.

(3) GRAIN BINS – STORAGE BIN – DRYER – MISCELLANEOUS

(2) Brock 24 dia. 10 ring grain bins, (1) Brock 24 dia. 6 ring bin; (1) Brock upright holding bin mt. on steel tower above Farm hand dryer. This grain set up hasn’t been used for several yrs. & will be sold as 1 unit with 90 days to remove. MISC.: 1000 gal. L.P. tank; (2) fuel tanks (1-1000 & 1-300); Crank oil dispenser; 5 piles of large rocks; 1940’s Westinghouse stereo; several storage bins; (2) pond waterfalls; assort. of fluorescent bulbs; stainless steel boxes; metal doors; (15) 4 panel solid doors; 4 bundles of white vinyl siding; (3) Stihl chain saws; ext. ladder; seed cleaner w/screen; milking equip.; (3) Coleman lanterns; 12’ feed bunk; (6) sheep feeders, other feeders; (3) barrels of high tensile fence; (6) soybean round bales; 3500 high pressure washer w/Honda Gx390 13 hp. motor; Craftsman portable air compressor; approx. 30’ windmill; goose neck plate; (3) push plows; round bale wagon frame; shop built hoist/boom; (2) JD quick hitches; assort. of tires including; 18.4-34 duals plus other duals, mobile home trailer tires, (2) JD rear combine tires, 67x3400-25 tire & rim; (2) saddles (l horse – l pony); Model A parts; metal toys; fishing equip.; Antique tools; ice cream freezer; baseball pitching machine; Baile Accordion; copper boiler w/lid; old wooden desk; metal file cabinets; some old furniture (including children’s chairs); globe; old bottles & jars; blanket chest; old golf clubs; wagon; collectable literature (N.D. & other); trunks; metal lawn chairs; Martin bird house; New washer & E. Dryer (never used).

AUCTION NOTE: Please use Friday Aug. 18th for your pre-auction viewing day. No viewing per family wishes before Friday the 18th due to auction prep. The equipment has not been used for 6 yrs. when Mr. Popenfoose retired. We will sell Tractors & Implements at noon. There are some really neat primitives in this auction. We will run 2 rings if necessary. Go to our website for pictures.

PARKING LOT SALE, Aug. 11, 9-5 & Aug. 12, 9-4. Blinds, totes, blankets, dishes, screen doors, house plants, metal fire pit, magnifying glass, exercise bike, misc. Riverview Church, 3780 St. Rd. 110, Rochester.

YARD SALE-Thursday/Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-noon. DVDs, CDs, music cassettes, household dishes and decorative items, standing jewelry box, table lamps, Asian black lacquer cabinet, bicycle, sliding-glass shower door with frame, some adult clothing and so much more. 1226 Rochester Blvd., Rochester.

…is coordinating a:

FULL HOUSE ALERT!

The family lived in this house for 50+ years; they kept everything!

Lots of antiques, vintage including: furniture, toys, Christmas, China, glassware, books, 2 grinding wheels, much more. Lots of horse tack/trunk, 4 English riding saddles, massage table/chair, books, kitchenware, linens, sewing, large appliances, so much!!!

Details/pictures on estatesales.net

7848 E. 650 S., South Whitley Sun., Aug. 13 • 10 am-4 pm

(Sign up sheet available at 8 am or before) Mon., Aug. 14 • 9 am-4 pm

Miscellaneous A085

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BUSINESS SERVICES

Handyman C157

HANDYMAN

TROY Call Troy (574) 835-8499

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

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

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.

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$89.99/mo for 12 mos 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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BATH

Motorcycles M050

2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD

KING CLASSIC, 16,300 miles. Top condition, heated garage, new battery and tires. 574-835-2583

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

Appliances P020

REAL ESTATE RENTALS

Buildings For Rent U030

LIONS CLUB BUILDING - Special occasions, receptions, graduations, reunions. 574-223-0563

TRANSPORTATION

Autos For Sale W040

FOR SALE: 2008 Harley Davidson XL883C motorcycle, low mileage. Call 574-835-2991.

Pike Garage Doors Inc.

GENERAL BARN SALE

2255 W. 450 N. • ROCHESTER

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EMPLOYMENT

Work Wanted E080

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.

FARM

Farm Supplies G030

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INSTRUCTION

Wanted K020

LOOKING

I AM INTERESTED in meeting a woman in her 70’s who wants to meet a man in his 70’s. 574-847-7087

I AM INTERESTED in meeting a man in his late 60’s, early 70’s, non-smoker, who wants to meet a woman in her 70’s. 708-271-3546

LEISURE, RECREATIONAL

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. $10,000. Call 574-930-0508.

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2006 BUICK TERRAZA, 1999 GMC Safari minivan. One owner, both cars run good. Call 765-633-3200, 574-224-5402.

Health Aids P140

oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587

Health/Fitness P150

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Machinery/Tools P190

FOR SALE: Cash IH 2388 combine, 1020 grain head, 1083 corn head poly tin, 2 header carts. Call 574-835-2991.

FOR SALE: Grain drying system including 1500 bushel Bealen wet tank, 5000 bushel grain bin with drying floor and aeration fan, 12 ft. 235 bushel Super B Batch grain dryer, augers. Call 574-835-2991.

Misc. Merchandise P200

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PETS

Autos Wanted W050

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES. Paying cash! Top dollar, will pick up. Call anytime 574-505-0855.

WANTED

Misc. Auto W100

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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.

SHIH-POO PUPPIES FOR SALE. $400. 11 weeks old. Call 574-201-7171.

CKC SHIH-TZU FEMALE PUPPY. $600, includes care package. Call 765-603-9313.

CKC MINIATURE DACHSHUND PUPPIES. First shots and wormed. Females. 574-542-4413

Pet Services Q020

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REAL ESTATE SALES

Time Share S095

Dogs/Cats/Pets Q010 Boats/Motors M010

ELECTRIC KENMORE WASHER/DRYER $60. Gas G.E. stove $30. Located in Rochester. 765-712-0196 Wesley Financial Group, LLC

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P UBLIC A UCTIONS

Online Hibid Auction

Aug. 11-17, Brad Goble, 41 W. CR 100N, Winamac, Gary Olson, Olson Auctions, olsonauctions.hibid.com.

Carolyn Dimmit Estate

10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 15384 Michigan Road, Argos, Re/Max Oak Crest Auctions, Goebel Inc., Sam Goebel and Dave Goebel.

Deborah Gary Live Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 11821 S. CR 890W, Akron. Appliances, furniture, antiques, crocks, advertising, lawn equipment, gun safe, zero-turn mower. For bidding and

information, go to bidmetzger.com or call (260) 982-0238.

Musselman Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at 9593 E. CR 900N, Twelve Mile, 0.5 mile east of Twelve Mile on SR 16 to CR 900E, then east one mile, or two miles west of US 31 on CR 900N. Antiques, household, collectibles, lawn and garden, shop, auto, pickup, trailer. Ball Auction and Realty Inc.

Cropland Auction

Noon, Tuesday, Aug. 14, bid at 125 E. Tenth St., Rochester. Peterson, Waggoner and Perkins LLP.

Trivia fundraiser

Join The Fulton County United Way on Saturday, Sept 9, for a great night of trivia, food and fun. The trivia is hosted by Brain Blast Media and barbecue will be catered by Jarrety’s/ APH.

Doors open at 5:15 p.m. with the trivia competition promptly starting at 6 p.m. There may be up to eight peo-

ple on a team.

The cost is $350 per table with food or $250 without food. A la carte food tickets will also be available for $15 each.

There will be a cash bar, a Green Egg raffle, cash prizes, mulligans and much more!

The event will be held at The Moose Lodge, at 1911 Westside Road, Rochester on the banks of Lake Manitou.

For registration information, check out Fulton County United Way on Facebook.

Deadline to register is Friday, Aug 25.

No outside food or drink permitted.