Shopping Guide News - September 13, 2023

There is a wall at the Rochester High School dedicated to saluting all of the graduates who served in the military. It is called the Honor Wall, and it takes center stage this week with the observance of 9-11.

The Honor Wall was the brainchild of Assistant Principal Lauri Atkinson, and is still a work in progress.

It started with one display case and has now doubled in size.

RHS alumni Tessa Brooks created the mural that adorns the display during her senior year.

“It took a little while, Brooks explained. “I worked on it from September 2020 to January 2021.”

She had a few ideas in mind for the mural but finally decided to go with a saluting soldier to truly honor the local veterans.

“I was thinking of my grandpa

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Janet Cox’s drive to donate blood

make blood.”

According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood for a surgery, cancer treatment, illness or traumatic injury. However, only 3% of Americans donate blood, and since the COVID pandemic that number has gone down still further.

For over 30 years, Fulton County resident Janet Cox has done her part to ensure a steady supply of life-saving blood. Her efforts began around 1988 when the Rochester chapter of the Kappa Delta Phi sorority was seeking a community project. Cox and her sorority sisters were particularly inspired by an American Red Cross representative’s presentation, and decided to facilitate local blood collection efforts.

“Someone from the Red Cross came and talked to the sorority one night,” Cox recalled, “and now I can’t give up doing it. It’s such an important thing.” After all, she pointed out, “You can’t

Since then, St. Joseph Catholic Church’s Parish Hall has served as a regular location for the collection. Cox is also a member of Faith Outreach Church, which serves as a secondary location in the event St. Joseph is not available.

In the early days, Cox helped keep track of donors on cards, label blood bags, escort donors, make meals for the workers, and provide milk and cookies. “Some girls would do histories and had the opportunity to work for Red Cross,” she recalled. These days the process is much more streamlined.

“It’s probably a lot safer,” she conceded. “The Red Cross does the labelling and everything. … It’s more like a laboratory.”

Cox does not just help out; however, she figures she has donated over 15 gallons of blood herself, and she would give more if she could.

Donors can only give one pint of blood at a time. Then, she explained, “You have to wait 56

days for the red blood cells to rebuild.”

Residents in Fulton County and beyond may also know Cox for the family business, Red Barn Elephant Ears, which has been an area staple for roughly 40 years. The business was started by the family of her husband, Micheal Cox. In fact, the “elephant ears” were originally “tiger ears.” Michael and his cousins worked their way through college selling these sweet, doughy fair-favorites, which they pull and stretch by hand.

The business has grown to include three trailers operated by three families, including the Cox’s own children. They were hard at work once again at the 2023 Fulton County 4-H Fair, as well as events in Culver, Logansport and Hammond.

Cox is also active on the Faith Outreach worship team, where she runs a camera and records services.

“God is very important,” she stated. “If not for Him, I would not be as blessed as I am.”

What you need to know about new weight-loss drugs

Editor’s

Note: Kelsey

Heckaman is a nurse practitioner at Woodlawn Health.

The search for new treatments and medications for weight loss is an important topic for many Americans. Two-thirds of adult Americans are overweight. The struggle to lose and maintain a healthy weight can be incredibly frustrating. These individuals often feel isolated and

alone in their constant battle to lose weight, but most Americans share this same struggle.

Obesity is a complex disease. Trying to eat healthy and exercise should always be a priority, but many patients struggle to lose weight despite these efforts. Fortunately, some new players are in the market to help patients lose and maintain weight.

Many patients have heard of these new medications on the market but have many questions about these new drugs. I will try to help clarify these drugs such as how they work, the benefits, side effects, and risks.

There are currently two medications in this newer class of

drugs called the GLP-1s approved for weight loss. Semaglutide (marketed as Wegovy) and Liraglutide (marketed as Saxenda.) These medications work by mimicking a hormone in the body called GLP-1, which prompts the body to produce insulin after eating, increasing insulin levels. It helps lower blood sugar, which is how these medications help diabetic patients. In higher dosages, it also helps with the signal in the brain that helps regulate ap-

petite and curbs hunger. These medications also slow down digestion. When food enters the stomach, it delays movement to the small intestine, making the body feel full more quickly and for a more extended period.

Semaglutide (Wegovy) is an injection given once a week in a deep layer of the skin that is made up of fat, most commonly injected into the abdomen. Liraglutide (Saxenda) is an injection administered daily in a deep layer of the skin that is made up

Biernacki in the top 10 for RMS

The Rochester Middle School cross-country teams completed its first meet of the season Saturday, Sept. 2, and one Zebra was quick to gather hardware. Caden Biernacki placed in the top 10 of the meet to collect a medal. Biernacki was sixth overall at a time of 11:25.47.

As a team, the boys were sixth out of 12 teams with three other runners joining Biernacki inside the top 50. Warner DuBois was 25th with a time of 12:45.80, Parker Smith was 35th with a time of 13:04.72 and Tyson Wachtmann was 48th at a time of 13:37.30.

The Lady Zebras were led by Daniela Ochoa with a time of 14:49.61 for 46th overall. Katelyn Conliff was 57th at a mark of 15:22.60. Addisyn Osburn was 61st as she ran a time of 15:31.67.

mostly of fat tissue.

Semaglutide is more effective for weight loss than Liraglutide. Studies show that individuals who work on increasing exercise, eating a healthy diet, and using Semaglutide lost an average of 15-20% of body weight over 68 weeks.

This study compared patients, who worked on diet and exercise only without Semaglutide, lost an average of two percent of weight. For example, a patient who weighs 200 pounds could lose up to 40 pounds with the help of this medication.

One can expect to experience side effects with these medications. The most common side effects include; nausea, bloating, and constipation. Other side effects can cause headaches, dizziness, and even vomiting.

These medications can be a significant inhibitor for patients, as the average retail cost is around $1,300 for a month’s supply. Insurance can help reduce this cost, but unfortunately, not all insurance providers cover weight loss medications.

These medications should not be used in patients with a family history of medullary thyroid cancer or a history of pancreatitis. For patients, who have failed to lose weight by changing their diet and exercising, these medications might be helpful to kickstart weight loss and achieve a healthy BMI.

Romine celebrates one-year anniversary at Flirt Boutique

Pam Romine is excited to share her one-year anniversary of owning Flirt Boutique from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, with drawings, discounts, drinks and cupcakes. She hopes everyone can stop by and help her celebrate this special event.

“Owning Flirt has been such a blessing to me,” said Romine. “I really enjoy the people I meet and the relationships created here.”

Flirt is a place where friends from all over the Midwest meet to shop before lunching in downtown Rochester.

“It’s really something to be a part of our customers’ memories and special moments,” Romine said. “I really believe Rochester is a destination location. Our town has a lot to offer and I’m happy to be a part of it.”

A Rochester native, Romine shares how important it is to give back to a community that is “near to her heart.” She makes it her goal to support local churches, schools, events and foundations wherever and whenever possible.

“I have a wonderful team that is very involved with decisions about the merchandise we carry and the future of Flirt,” she said. “Without the team, I couldn’t do it. Each one of my ‘Flirt Girls’ brings a special talent to my business.”

“We look forward to the upcoming holidays and bringing in several new brands like Made in Italy, Vionic shoes and Latico purses that are made in the U.S.A.” Romine concluded.

Still offering many staples like Brighton, Clara SunWoo, Nora Fleming and Volcano. Flirt specializes in gifting, complimentary gift wrapping and one-on-one fashion expertise for all occasions.

Flirt Boutique is located at 625 Main St. Rochester. For more information, call (574) 223-4759, or email flirtrochester@gmail.com.

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while I was doing it,” she said. “I didn’t get to ask him very many questions about his service. He passed away a couple years ago.”

Her objective was to make people who served the country feel appreciated. “It is a special honor to be on that wall.” Brooks said.

Art teacher Sandi Schaeffer recalled the passion Brooks had in painting the mural.

“I really like the salute part because that really shows the importance of our military,” said Schaeffer. “It gave her (Brooks) the confidence to start her own business. I am very proud of her.

“Basically, we wanted to honor the people who had attended here at Rochester and then had gone into the military,

“(Assistant Principal) Atkinson wanted a mural and she

knew that was Tessa’s specialty, So while Tessa was in my class, Mrs. Atkinson asked her to do it. It’s an ongoing project, so every year we add to the photos and the names but the mural stays the same.”

Brooks now owns and operates her own art studio in Rochester.

Kristin Horn, RHS secretary,

“If I made a list of the people I admire, Mom would probably fill up half of it. She could do anything and everything.”

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Ruth Bose

Former Chairwoman Of Woodlawn Hospital Auxiliary

Ruth Bose, 94, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home in the early morning hours on Aug. 31, 2023.

On June 26, 1929, Edith Ruth Culp was born to Arvie Earl and Mable Katheryn Frey Culp. She attended school at Michigantown, Bell Center, Union Buffalo, and graduated from Monticello High School in 1947.

On June 26, 1949, at the Sitka Baptist Church, Monticello, Ruth was married to Elmo Junior Bose by the Reverend V.R. Graham. From their union came four wonderful children. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of three more generations. Sadly, Junior preceded her in death on March 25, 2022, after 72 wonderful loving years of marriage. During these years they served as pillars to our community as stewards and spiritual leaders.

Over the years, Ruth had been employed at Bryan’s Manufacturing, Monticello, and at Chamberlains, Akron, for several years. She was a member of the Rochester Pleasant Valley Club; the First Baptist Church, where she served on the Diaconate Board; The Ruth Missionary Club and the Women’s Guild of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. She had volunteered at Woodlawn Hospital for over 30 years, where she served as chairwoman of the Woodlawn Hospital Auxiliary and assisted in the operation of the Woodlawn Gift Shop. She also had been very active in the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce for many years.

Ruth served her Lord and her family with a glorious love and devotion all while keeping her amazing, unique sense of humor. She and Junior enjoyed vacationing. They were particularly fond of the explorations to the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and Cozumel, Mexico.

Left to cherish Ruth’s memory are four children, Richard (Joyce) Bose, Mentone, Dan (Barbara) Bose, Sharlene Haney and Sheila Wildermuth, all of Rochester. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, April Irons (Rick), Matthew Bose (Chantelle), Orville Haney, Jeremiah Haney (Rachel), Barney Haney (Molly), Amy Reeser (Geoff) and Evan Wildermuth (Angie); 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-greatgrandchildren.

Preceding Ruth in death are her husband; a daughter, Susan, in infancy; her parents; two sisters; and two brothers-in-law.

A celebration of the life of Ruth Bose was held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th Street, Rochester. Her family greeted friends from 11 a.m. until the hour of the service. Interment followed in the IOOF Cemetery, Rochester.

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

Nicholas “Nic” Kasten

Nicholas “Nic” Kasten, 36, Winamac, died at 4:21 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Northwest Healthcare Center, LaPorte.

A Celebration of Life Gathering was held Monday, Sept. 11, in the Royal Center Chapel.

Daniel R. Ashby

Daniel R. Ashby, 67, Akron, died at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in his residence.

He was born on Aug. 28, 1956 in Warsaw. On March 5, 1977 he was married to Betty Shriver; she survives.

Additional survivors include two daughters, Brenda (Brian) Yoder, North Manchester, Dawn (Charles) Poe, Akron; son, Thomas (Samantha) Ashby, Rochester; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; five brothers, Steve Ashby, Fort Wayne, Glen Ashby, Florida, Bobby Ashby, Warsaw, John Ashby, Bargersville, and Edgar (Carol) Ashby of California; four sisters, Helen (Tony) Middleton, Silver Lake, Teri (Tony) Monce, Silver Lake, Janine (Troy) Hoskins, Warsaw, and Sandy (David) Smith, Elyria, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Foster and Virginia Marie (Ellis) Ashby; brother, Ronald Lee Ashby; father and mother-in-law, Milo and Saraetta Shriver. Following his wishes no services will be held at this time. There will be a private family gathering in his memory at a later date.

The arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society.

Craig D. Spicher

Craig D. Spicher, 71, Wakarusa, died at 1:56 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, in his residence. He was born on Dec. 4, 1951, in Elkhart. On Dec. 1, 1974, he married Linda K. Klein; she survives. Survivors include; two sons, Dustin C. (Jenny) Spicher, Akron, and Christopher C. (Danille) Spicher, Wakarusa; six grandchildren; he was proceeded in death by his parents, Dale R. and Ruth L. (Stickel) Spicher.

A procession took place 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Interment was held in Olive West Cemetery. ThompsonLengacher and Yoder, Wakarusa, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Marilyn R. Blacketor

Mairlyn R. Blacketor, 90, Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of South Bend and Fulton County, died at 11:55 a.m.

Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Ortega Gardens Care Center, Jacksonville, Fa.

She was born on Nov. 4, 1932. On May 23, 1951, she married William J. “Bill” Blacketor; he survives.

Survivors include her husband, William J. “Bill” Blacketor, Jacksonville, Fla; three sons, Daniel (Joanna) Blacketor and Gary (Terese) Blacketor, both of South Bend, Matthew (Sherri) Blacketor, Jacksonville, Fla; daughter, Sharolyn (Lance) Helton, Jacksonville, Fla; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Paul and Thelma Fay (Skinner) Culp; son, Steven Blacketor; brothers, Harry Blane Culp, Paul Culp; sisters, Joyce Johnson and Wanda Dinsmore.

Interment was held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester. Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, was entrusted with the arrangements.

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

Cindy Schaeffner

Cindy Schaeffner, 71, Rochester, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on March 22, 1952, in Rochester.

Survivors include her companion, Brad Peltz; one daughter, Susanna (Scott) Elchert, Warsaw; two sons, Robert Schaeffner Sr., and Paul (Tracy) Schaeffner, all of Rochester; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother Phyllis Barrett; father Kenny Richardson; step-father Earl Barrett; two brothers, Gary Wayne Richardson, and Charles Albert Richardson; three sisters, Kathryn Mount, L. Gail See, and Annette White.

A celebration of the life of Cindy Sue Schaeffner was Tuesday, Sept. 12, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Allen Schaeffner officiated. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

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

Court News Circuit Court

The following petitions have been filed in Fulton Circuit Court, Judge Arthur Christopher Lee Presiding: Interra Credit Union v. Melanie L. Wilson and Ryan L. Davis, Rochester, $29,565.06

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, v. Clayton Bahney, Akron, $3,089.17

Superior Court

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

Complaints

LVNV Funding, LLC v. Mathew S. Zartman, Rochester, $1,091.63 Capitol One, NA v. Epi Albonico, Rochester, $1,013.17

Community Wide Federal Credit Union, v. Karla J. Ortega, Akron, $5,717.77

Discover Bank v. Jillyn P. Kline, Rochester, $1,954; v. Aaron M. Anderson, Macy, $7,769.35; v. Gabriel Ybarra, Rochester, $97,206

Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Terry Brown, Kewanna, $154.50; Bend, $154.50; Kelly E. Hoffman, Culver, $154.50; Danyelle N. Nickels, Indianapolis, $154.50

Driving while Suspended — Matthew R. Reasoner, Rochester $164.50

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Violation — Bradley R. Wood, Benton Ky, $175

Marriage Licenses

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

Skinner—Bender

Alexander Skinner, 31, Rochester, and Allyson Bender, 28, Rochester

Tofson—Nier

David Tofson, 58, Rochester, and Jean Nier, 52, Rochester

Marriage

Dissolutions

The following couple have filed a marriage dissolution in Fulton County courts: Mussleman — David Mussleman, Rochester, and Jill Mussleman, Kokomo. No minor children.

Casen Trent-Michael Frank

Steven and Deidre Frank, Rochester, are the parents of a son, Casen Trent-Michael, born at 2:54 p.m. Sept. 11, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Casen joins a brother, Trace. Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Gina Hattery, Macy; paternal grandparents are Trent and Bettia Titus, Twelve Mile; paternal great-grandparents are Richard and Darcas Zicafoose, Logansport.

Oaklynn Mae Shambarger

Ethan Shambarger and Avery Conley, Mentone, are the parents of a daughter, Oaklynn Mae, born at 5:28 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Mysti Welch and David Shambarger. Maternal grandparents are Jessica Gillman and Corey Conley.

American Huey co-founder speaks at Rotors Over Mentone

American Huey 369, started 19 years ago, is building a 34,000-square-foot museum without grants, loans or state or federal money.

John Walker, co-founder of American Huey 369, said Saturday, Sept. 9, that the National American Huey History Museum, located on 34 acres in Peru, will help to preserve and ensure the memory of over 50 different models spanning a period of 66 years.

Walker was the guest speaker during the annual Rotors Over Mentone. “The museum won’t be done for another year,” Walker said. By the time it’s done, the museum will be a $8-$9 million facility, Walker was told by the experts. American Huey 369 has a total of 16 helicopters that will be static displays at the museum.

After Walker’s speech, the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum Board presented American Huey 369 with a $1,000 check for the construction of the museum.

In line with aircraft and helicopters, Walker began his speech talking about Lawrence “Larry” Bell, who the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum in Mentone is named after

He said there’s a few things that came to mind when thinking about Bell, including that he had a ton of perseverance.

Bell was “an American visionary, he was an industrialist, he was a pioneer in aviation.”

Bell was born in Mentone. “His life was dedicated to excellence,” Walker said. “A lot of that excellence,” he said, “came from the fact Bell had a mother that raised 10 children and Bell was the youngest. Bell’s mother

taught Bell and his siblings ambition and drive.”

Another fact Walker read about Bell was that he was a loner.

“Some people are so caught up with everything they’re trying to do, they don’t have time to write their own biography.”

Bell was a high school dropout and didn’t have any formal engineering training or college, Walker said. As an adult, he was responsible for gathering engineers to build aircraft and helicopters that are known today.

“No one ever sees the heartache, the meetings with the bankers and the things businessmen have to do to make things happen for so many people and in order to make their own dreams come true,” Walker said.

“Bell’s history is an inspiration to America’s young pioneers,” Walker said. “He was an exceptional man and imagined everything.”

Bell wanted to be first in everything and wanted the first certificated flying helicopter to be offered to the public.

“He accomplished that goal,” Walker said. By 1946, the Bell 47 was developed and certificated. There have been over 20,000 Hueys built. The Hueys were used in Vietnam.

“The helicopters, however, couldn’t be built without people and some of them died during the process,” Walker said.

Also during Saturday’s event, select band members of Tippecanoe Valley High School played the national anthem and patriotic songs. Warsaw American Legion Post 49 Color Guard placed the colors. David Meredith, of the Mentone United Methodist Church, did the invocation.

All the veterans in attendance were also recognized.

‘Trail of Death’ caravan to stop in Rochester

The Potawatomi Trail of Death Memorial Caravan of Potawatomi, historians and interested persons will follow the 1838 Potawatomi Trail of Death on Sept. 18-23.

The 660-mile trip is a memorial to the 840-plus Potawatomi who were forcibly removed from Indiana and marched to Kansas. It is recorded that 41 people died, mostly children and the elderly.

The caravan will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at the Menominee Statue in Twin Lakes, the day after Fulton County Historical Society’s Trail of Courage.

It will end at Sugar Creek in rural Linn County, Kansas, south of Mound City on Sept. 23. The area is now the St. Philippine Duchesne Memorial Park, where a mission was established for the Potawatomi.

An early stop will be at Rochester’s courthouse about 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18. The stop will be to see the large boulders placed there by Shirley and Bill Willard. The boulders represent the four states through which the Trail of Death passed. All are welcome and are invited to bring some Johnny cakes for the caravan members. It will be symbolic of what was given

Riverview Community Church hosting gospel concert Sept. 17

Riverview Community Church hosts a gospel concert 6 p.m. Sunday,Sept. 17, featuring Dell, Susan and Richard Hyssong, known as the award-winning Hyssongs.

The group’s ministry combines family-vocal harmony, humor and trumpet and trombone to bless audiences with a Christ-centered message, shared through the powerful medium of music. The family’s classical music background, along with a unique sound, has made quite an impact on audiences.

The group has been singing together as a family for more than

24 years. The Hyssongs have received many accolades for their quality, inspirational southern Gospel sound. They were awarded the Singing News Fan Award for Favorite New Trio 2014 at the National Quartet Convention.

They are regularly on southern Gospel radio stations and Sirius XM EnLighten. Their songs usually are in the top 10 each month.

“There Is A God,” “Choose Life,” “Run The Race,” “I Tell Them Jesus,” and “Let The Hallelujahs Ring” are the group’s No. 1 songs.

The Hyssongs have been featured in several gospel music magazines. Their CD, “Faith and

Family,” was voted a Top 10 album of the year by Singing News.

The Hyssongs perform more than 225 events yearly in the United States, Canada and Central America in churches, auditoriums, cruises, television and radio. They sang at the National Quartet Convention, at Renfro Valley’s AllNight Sing, and Dollywood and Silver Dollar City.

There is no ticket charge. An opportunity for a very generous love offering will be given.

The church is located at 3780 SR 110, Tippecanoe. For more information, contact Pastor Rod Ruberg (574) 223-4193.

to Potawatomi as they passed through Rochester in 1838.

An organizational meeting for the 2023 caravan will be at the Round Barn Museum at the Fulton County Historical Society at 8 a.m., Sept. 18. FCHS is four miles north of Rochester on US 31.

Travelers on the caravan pay for their own lodging and meals. Some will camp. People along the Trail of Death route will meet the caravan as it stops. Travel will be from the Menominee Statue to Lafayette Sept. 18; Lafayette to Decatur, Ill., Sept. 19; Decatur to Quincy, Ill., Sept. 20; Quincy to Moberly, Mo., Sept. 21; Moberly to Independence, Mo., Sept. 22; Independence to Osawatomie, Kans., Sept. 23; and then on to Sugar Creek.

After Independence, the caravan will stop in Heritage Park, Olathe, Kans,, at 9 a.m., Sept. 23. The stop will be for a special program and breakfast hosted by the Johnson County Park District. The public is invited.

The caravan welcomes dropin followers who wish to travel along for a day or two.

For more information or where to find the caravan on a given day, call George Godfrey at (217) 502-9340.

Akron Chamber to host charity car show

The Akron Chamber of Commerce is hosting a charity car show on Saturday, Sept. 30.

The 2023 Autumn in Akron Charity Car, Truck and Bike Show will be at Pike Memorial Park then, with a rain date of Saturday, Oct. 7.

It’s a family-friendly community fundraising event, and everyone is invited to attend. Spectators are free, and the entry fee to show a car, truck or bike is $20 per vehicle.

The show is raising funds for the Akron Las Donas Foster Children Care Cases Program, which benefits foster children coming to their new homes in Akron, and 100% of the proceeds from the event will go directly to the charity.

Each year, thousands of children are taken from their homes and placed into foster care as a result of neglect or abuse. Oftentimes they

Kosciusko, Marshall County houses featured in Homes on Parade Sept. 22-24

The Builders Association of North Central Indiana is hosting the 2023 Homes on Parade the weekend of Sept. 22-24.

This year’s parade will feature several new construction homes in Kosciusko and Marshall counties.

The homes will be open from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22; noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24.

Tickets are $5, which allows entry into all seven homes. Veterans, active-duty military and children younger than 12 are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at each parade home, Martin’s Super Markets in Warsaw and Plymouth, and online at www. buildnci.com.

The builders in this year’s Homes on Parade and the entry locations are:

• JayH Construction, 10828 Nutmeg Meadows Drive, Plymouth.

• Renewal Homes, 10985 W. 250N, Etna Green.

• R.W. Kidd Construction, 31

and 33 Cherry St., Warsaw.

• Synergy Partnerships, 14 Trailside Drive, Warsaw.

• Bridgeport Homes, 2870 E. Lake Tahoe Trail, Warsaw.

• Milestone Construction, 11628 N. Ogden Point Road, Syracuse.

• Coplen Construction, 8213 Rosella St., Syracuse.

First Federal Savings Bank is the premier sponsor of the event and Kosciusko Connect by Kosciusko REMC and Fouce Landscaping are the gold sponsors.

Visitors are invited to tour all the homes and vote for their favorite, plus be eligible to win a Louisiana Grills LG800E2 800 Elite Pellet Grill, a $1,000 value. The Pellet Grill drawing is sponsored by Timber Rock Construction and Kuert Outdoor Living.

have nothing to take with them except the clothes on their back. Each Care Case the Las Donas are able to purchase includes a suitcase, pillow, blanket, toiletries and clothing.

Representatives from the Akron Las Donas will be at the show.

For more information on the Akron Las Donas and this charity, contact Brenda Ross at (574) 835-1891.

Registration for the car show is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., judging starts at noon and awards will not begin before 3 p.m. A total of 30 trophies, including the top 3 in each class, six special interest trophies and a beautiful 40-inch tall Best of Show trophy will be awarded, along with a $50 cash prize.

Classes are broken down by decade, with a separate class for all motorcycles. There is no pre-registration.

All kids are welcome to compete in the Hot Wheels Drag Race Challenge at noon in which the winner will receive a trophy. After the race, kids will get to be special judges for the day and can pick out their favorite entry in the show. The entry with the most kids’ votes will win the Kids’ Choice trophy.

Children may pick up their judging ballots any time from 1-2:15 p.m.

Among the special interest trophies is People’s Choice, where any-

one at the show, whether showing or spectating, may vote. Votes are $1 each, and everyone can vote for as many entries as they want, and all the proceeds go directly to the charity, with the winner earning a trophy.

There will be raffle and cash prizes up for grabs for both spectators and show entries. All guests can participate in the Car Show Treasure Hunt starting at 1:30 p.m.

Show entries must enter the soccer field at 325 N. Virgil St., and spectators may park at the main entrance at 323 Northwood Drive.

A Meta Quest 2 virtual reality gaming system valued at $300 will be raffled off during the awards ceremony. No purchase is necessary, and having a vehicle in the car show is not required to enter or win the raffle.

There will be food and drinks, including coffee and ice cream.

For more information, check out the show’s website, autumninakroncarshow.com, or Facebook atfacebook.com/autumninakroncarshow.

People may also email the show’s organizer and administrator, Nancee Ward, at nanceeward@gmail.com or call/text (574) 835-5280.

For those who would like to be vendors at the show, forms are available on the website or by calling Lori Tilden-Geiger at (574) 5273000.

Updates and happenings in and around the area

The Fulton County Animal Center offers a Foster to Adopt program that lets potential new pet parents “try” a new pet for two weeks to see if the person and pet are a good t. 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 ‘N’ Tweens; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Coffee & Tea Time; 4 p.m. Wednesdays, LEGO Club; 4 p.m. Thursdays,

Kids Night; and 5:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Euchre Night.

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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.

—o— Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a nonprofit organization, 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.

—o— Families Helping Families, a nonprofit organization, is in need of formula and diapers for the community. If interested in donating or in need of formula and/or diapers, stop by from 2-5 p.m. Monday, at the Solid Rock Church, 913 Main St., Rochester. For more informa-

Brighten your fall landscape with mums

Editor’s note: Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and her website.

Mums are a favorite fall flower that adds weeks of seasonal color to containers, gardens and fall displays. They are also a popular gift plant in garden centers and floral shops. Choosing the right one for the purpose and providing proper care will help you achieve your desired results.

Start by selecting the best mum for your gardening goals. You’ll find mums labeled as garden, perennial, gift or florist mums. All these names for plants that look alike can be confusing. The answer lies in their response to day length, hardiness and use.

Mums set flowers based on day length. Growers can force them into bloom by covering them to create shorter days that initiate flowering. Those grown as gift mums, often called florist mums, usually require the longest periods of uninterrupted darkness or shorter days. When these mums are grown under natural daylight they usually don’t flower until late fall or early winter. These late bloomers are usually killed by cold temperatures before or soon after the flowers appear in colder areas.

Nurseries selling mums ready to flower in the fall often refer to them as garden mums. These may be perennial mums or “florist” mums forced to flower for fall displays. The intent is to use them as annuals. Select ones with lots of buds and just a few if any open flowers to maximize the bloom time and your enjoyment. Place one or two mums on the front steps, plant them in vacant spots in the garden or combine them with other fall favorites in containers.

These garden mums may be hardy and suited to the area but since all the energy is directed to the flowers little is left to establish a hardy, robust root system. If you have success overwintering your garden mums, feel free to brag. If your plants don’t survive or you don’t try, don’t worry. You are using them as a fall annual as they were intended. This also provides space for new plants in the spring and an opportunity to try a different color mum next fall.

Those mums sold as perennials are hardy enough to survive the

winter and flower in late summer or early fall providing weeks of color in the garden. They are often sold alongside other perennials, labeled as perennials, or promoted as hardy for the area. Increase your success by planting them in spring. This allows the plant time to develop a robust root system before it begins flowering in the fall which will increase its ability to survive cold winters.

Place mums in an area with full sun and water thoroughly and of-

ten enough to keep the soil moist but not soggy wet. Check the soil in containers daily and water when the top few inches of soil are starting to dry. Always use a container with drainage holes or a self-watering pot.

Increase overwintering success by leaving the plants intact in the garden over winter. Remove the mulch when temperatures begin hovering above freezing. Prune out the dead stems in spring as new growth appears.

tion, call Michelle Skiles (574) 8358813.

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The Heartery in Kewanna is hosting a Talent and Wearable Art Showcase during the Kewanna Fall Festival. Do you have a talent or wearable art you would like to showcase during a five minute time slot? Recite a poem or writing, share your music, dance, be magical, wear an original design, be creative. Showcase your talent during a five- minute time slot. To participate call or text Linda at (574) 201-9721, email at heartery. kewanna@gmail.com by Friday, Sept. 15, in order to participate.

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Chili teams are sought for this year’s 31st annual Chili Cook-Off and Red Hot Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 14, in downtown Rochester. Teams must sign up in advance. The entry form and rules are available online at fultoncountychamber.com/ChiliCookOff, and the deadline for entry is noon Friday, Sept. 18.

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Every Thursday, United We Stand Ministries of Akron has its food pantry open from 2-4 p.m. It is a walk through pantry. The best time to stop by with very little waiting is 3:15 p.m. Some of the items you may find is: diapers, toothpaste, eggs, meat, cereal, spices, toilet paper and much more. This food pantry is free when you qualify and live in Henry and Newcastle townships; may come once a month.

The building is behind the grocery store in Akron and in the parking lot of Akron United Methodist Church. Parking is located in front of the building or park in AUMC parking lot. For questions, contact Bonnie Dunbar (574) 5050392.

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Join in the fun from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Kid’s Carnival, in the backyard of the First Baptist Church, 1000 Main St., Rochester. It’s free. Hot dogs, popcorn, cupcakes, and lem-

onade are provided free of charge. There will be a bounce house, water balloon bulls-eye and more.

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The American Red Cross will host a blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at Rochester High School. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling (800) 733-2767.

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Woodlawn Hospital board will host a public meeting 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26.

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Fulton-Liberty Lions Club will feature “Rookie of the Year,” a free movie in the park, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Bring blanket or chairs. Popcorn and drinks will be for sale and free Popsicles.

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The Fulton County Commissioners will meet in regular session 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in the Fulton County Office building, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester. If unable to attend, it is available live on RTC Channel 4.

The last free fishing day of the year is Saturday, Sept. 23.

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Northern Indiana Bible Institute is hosting a series of Bible lessons in Riverview Community Church, 3780 IN-110, Rochester. Pastor Rod Ruberg will be teaching. The classes will continue at 7 p.m. each Monday. Study guides will be provided each week. There is no charge for these lessons.

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Fellowship Guild ladies of First Baptist Church will be having a Dairy Queen sponsor night 4 p.m. until closing Wednesday, Sept. 27. Proceeds will go toward mission projects. Contact; Elaine Hoglund with any questions (574) 223-2810.

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The American Legion will host the rock and country band, Gunslinger, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the American Legion, Rochester. It’s open to the public; must be 21 to attend.

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Tippecanoe Valley High School has announced its 2023 homecoming court. The homecoming king and queen will be announced at halftime of the football game against Culver Academy this Friday, Sept. 15.

Senior queen candidates: Colette Blackburn, Erika Henderson, Chesnee Miller, Hailey Swope, Kaylynn Miller and Emma Landrum.

Senior king candidates: Riley

Economic growth discussion Sept. 21

The public is invited to attend an important and informative discussion of economic growth for downtown Rochester.

The forum will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at The Times Theatre, 618 Main St., Rochester.

The guest speaker will be Brian Sheehan, who formerly worked for the city of Rushville

as director of special projects and community development. During that time, he was part of a team that helped reverse the effects of rural decline that so many communities the size of Rochester are struggling with.

Projects he has worked on include: the 2016 Stellar Designation and Projects, Farmers Market, new City Center and Princess Theater, an art council creation and Riverside Park. He served as a city councilman for a little over 12 years and is the only city councilman in Rushville’s history to be elected four times. He is also a “self-

proclaimed” ambassador to Rushville, a title he takes very seriously. He is one of the cocreators and co-chairman of the Rushville Street Patrick’s Day fundraising event that has now raised over $222,000 for local charities.

He has authored two local sports history books: a basketball history book “Legend of the Lions,” and a baseball history book, “Take Me Out To The Ballpark,” both of which are used to raise money for local charity. Currently, he is employed by HCW Engineering as a business development manager.

Indiana schools on Wall Street Journal’s 2024 best colleges list

Eleven Indiana-based colleges have been named on The Wall Street Journal’s list of best colleges.

The list ranks 400 public and private universities across the country, with institutions like

Princeton, MIT and Yale taking top spots.

The ranking evaluated three key components: student outcomes, learning environment and diversity. The data was pulled from an independent survey of 60,000 students and alumni, in addition to the U.S. Department of Education data to compare graduate salaries, graduation rates, institutions’ net price, student demographics and more.

The Indiana colleges included on the list and their rankings are:

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• Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology: 17

• University of Notre Dame: 32

• DePauw University: 92

• Purdue University- Main Campus: 115

• Indiana University- Bloomington: 154

• Butler University: 165

• Valparaiso University: 192

• Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis: 300

• Ball State University: 332

• Taylor University: 389

• Indiana State University: 400

The full list of The Wall Street Journal’s 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. can be read at wsj.com/ rankings/college-rankings/bestcolleges-2024?mod=article_inline.

Shepherd, Kyler Johnson, Nate Engstrand, Trent Marshall, Porter Rich and Cameron Mason.

Junior court members: MacKaylie Costello, Avery Wagoner, Ian Cooksey and Colton Crabb.

Sophomore court members: Macy Parker, McKenna Lowe, Chris Marquez and Wes Parker.

Freshman court members: Hadley Wise, Claire Hany, Owen Omondi and Zander Loannou.

‘Overdose Lifeline’ sees improvement in past year

Overdose Lifeline, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use disorder, is releasing first-year results from its School Naloxone and Emergency Preparedness Project, in partnership with CareSource.

The goal for the program is to reduce stigma around substance use disorder and improve preparedness of Indiana schools to respond to an overdose situation.

A year after the implementation of the program, 88 school districts across the state of Indiana now have at least one person trained to respond to an overdose, with 505 total participants now trained. In Kosciusko County, staff at Warsaw Community Schools trained to recognize symptoms and administer naloxone safely to anyone experiencing an overdose.

“Around 90 percent of addictions in the U.S. originate during the teenage years,” said Justin Phillips, executive director at Overdose Lifeline. “With that reality, it’s essential that Indiana schools are prepared to know the signs of an overdose and respond accordingly. With our training programs, we’ve already seen progress in reducing stigma and educating school staff on appropriate responses to an overdose.”

In a survey given to participants before and after completing their training, they are asked questions about their education and skill perception regarding opioid overdose and naloxone distribution. After taking the training, 99 percent of participants were correctly able to describe how naloxone stops an overdose. The survey also shows improved responses around the misconception that the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone encourages an individual to continue using opioids.

“Education is the best thing we can do to remove the stigma around substance use disorder,”

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said Steve Smitherman, president of CareSource Indiana. “Seeing schools across the state embrace training for their staff and continue to support children affected by SUD after this first year is a rewarding part of our partnership. We’re looking forward to seeing the impact to come over the next two years.”

Harsh assists on 1,000th point

Caston’s Annie Harsh earned her 1,000th assist during the Comets’ straight-set volleyball victory over Winamac last Thursday. The senior setter had 16 assists during the match to surpass the milestone.

Following a weekend tournament at Triton, the Lady Comets sport a solid 15-5 overall record, including a 2-1 mark in the HNAC. They return to the court at 7 p.m. this Thursday, hosting North White High School.

Butch goes back in time to 1956

Some of you may be like me, I almost hate to listen to the news nowadays.

Trump’s indictments, Biden’s incompetence, Huntergate, race problems, gender controversy, illegal immigration woes, liberal woke thinking, conservative grumbling and inaction, high prices, stagnant economy, trillions of national debt, and on and on and on. Then switch off the news to TV shows and what do you get? Nothing very entertaining. Either trashy, silly, and or just plain stupid. This is exactly why my wife and I read our books each evening.

I take a walk each evening down to a nearby creek, about two miles there and back. A neighbor has a child who is 8 years old, and I often see him playing outside in their yard. It got me to thinking what life was like when I was 8 years old, back in 1956.

Dwight Eisenhower, who had been the top general during

Indiana state cornhusking contest in Nappanee

The Indiana State Cornhusking Contest is set for Saturday, Oct. 7, in Nappanee.

Registration and the contest will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Reed Farms, 27615 CR 48, Nappanee. From the intersection of US 6 and SR 19 in Nappanee, travel north three miles on SR 19 to CR 48 and turn right; continue east to the first farm on the north side of the road.

Classes of competition include: boys and girls (14 and younger); boys and girls youth (ages 15-20); team husking (four people); handicapped (any age); young men and women’s (ages 21-49); men and women’s open (any age); men and women’s seniors (ages 50-74); and men and women’s golden agers (75 and older). Participants may compete in both an individual and team contest.

The Indiana Cornhusking Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and historical preservation of early methods of corn harvest and hand cornhusking. Prior to World War II, American was heavily agrarian and in the Midwest, corn was the primary crop. Every year, families and neighbors would work together to harvest the corn by hand as efficiently as possible. Competition was inspired between farmers to determine the best cornhusker. These competitions grew from local to state and quickly expanded to a national cornhusking competition.

The National Cornhusking Contest will take place Sunday, Oct. 22, in Greenville, Ohio.

For more information, find the Indiana Cornhusking Association on Facebook, or call Clay Geyer at (574) 952-7197 or Ted Richard at (574) 223-2747.

World War II and had led our troops in the defeat of Germany, was our President. He was someone I looked up to and admired.

In 1956 he defeated the Democrat challenger Adlai Stevenson for the second time, winning the electoral vote 457 to 73.

In sports, boxer Rocky Marciano retired as the only undefeated heavyweight champion of the world with a record of 49-0. Mickey Mantle was named the Athlete of the Year, leading the league in home runs, batting average, and RBI’s. The Yankees won the World Series again, beating the Brooklyn Dodgers 4 games to 3, with Yankee pitcher Don Larson throwing the only perfect game in World Series history. The New York Giants defeated the Chicago Bears 47-7 to win the NFL championship. In golf, Cary Middlecoff won the U.S. Open. The Olympics were held in Melbourne, Australia, and the outstanding thoroughbred horse Needles won both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes.

Naturally the big sport for me to watch was high school basketball, and I had to arrive early to get a seat in the Darlington gym, which was doubled in size the next year thanks to trustee Harry “Hab” Weliever!

Television had lots of good shows in 1956. I watched “I Love Lucy,” “The Danny Thomas Show,” “I’ve Got a Secret,” “The Red Skelton Show,” “This is Your Life,”

“The $64,000 Question,” “Lassie,”

“Father Knows Best,” “The Ed Sullivan Show,” “The Jack Benny Show” and “Alfred Hitchcock

Presents,” just to name a few. And of course I watched all of the westerns, eight of which were rated in the top 25 in viewing “Gunsmoke,” “Tales of Wells Fargo,” “Have Gun Will Travel,” “Wyatt Earp,” “Cheyenne,” “Wagon Train,” “Zorro” and “Sugarfoot.”

Some of the movies that came out that year were “The Ten Commandments,” “Giant,” “Bus Stop,” and “My Fair Lady.” Elvis made his first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” and he had five number one hit records in 1956! Rock and roll dancing and “slow dancing” dominated the high school sock hops. And do you remember when actress Grace Kelly left Hollywood to marry Prince Ranier of Monaco and when Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis broke up their comedy act?

The yearly inflation rate in 1956, hold on to your hats, was a mere 1.5%. The average cost of a new house was a little over $11,000, and the average cost of a new car was $2,050. Gas was 22 cents a gallon, ground coffee was 69 cents a pound, a loaf of bread 18 cents, a gallon of milk 97 cents, and a postage stamp was 3 cents.

When I visited Arthur Friend’s drug store in Darlington in 1956, a candy bar, or a pack of Topps baseball cards, or a bottle of Coke, or an ice cream cone, were all 5 cents each. Of course, people didn’t make as much money back then, but it certainly went much further than in today’s world. The last ice cream cone I purchased cost $3.50, honest to God!

In 1956, college tuition was affordable, averaging $225 a semes-

ter, with one out of every three high school students headed off to college. The year 1956 was also when President Eisenhower signed the Federal Aid Highway Act, which authorized the construction of the interstate roads. IBM also invented the first hard disk for computers. Perhaps it is significant the serial soap opera TV show “As the World Turns” also began on CBS that year, because the age of computers also spun our world in another direction, with good or bad results up for debate.

Not to downplay troubles in 1956, segregation still existed in many parts of the country. And there was the “Red Menace” of the Soviet Union, along with the threat of nuclear war, on our

minds, but I truly believe that most people lived happy and contented lives. We watched John Cameron Swayze, followed by Chet Huntley and David Brinkley, bring us the daily news, and they just gave the news, with none of their personal or political opinions along with it, definitely NOT like today.

By the way, Walter Cronkite did not become a news anchor who was considered “the most trusted man in America” until 1962.

Dear Lord, when I kick the bucket, please transport my soul back to 1956. I want a 5-cent ice cream cone and Mickey Mantle’s autograph. As Walter Cronkite would say, “And that’s the way it is.

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CARSWELL ESTATE AUCTION

Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

532 S. Main Street, Bourbon, IN

Household Items, Antiques and Collectibles: Pie safe, ceramic crocks; Corelle 5 pc. dinnerware set, many handmade afghans and quilts, mason jars; old cedar chest; reclining chair; rocking chair; blankets; misc. lamps; horse/horseshoe mantel clock; wood plant stand; lava lamp; towels; throw rugs; LP record collection; convalescent aids; Longaberger baskets; misc. baskets; lots of kitchen items; flatware; kitchen utensils; antique dresser w/cheval mirror; chest of drawers; rustic buffet/dresser; antique twin metal bed frame; cast iron skillets; misc. pots & pans; WWII Army helmet; vintage toys and games; vintage Tonka truck set; marbles; wicker baby buggy; vintage electric race tracks & more!

Outdoor and Tools: Ladies bicycle; yard cart; rakes; hand tools; misc. hardware; shepherd’s hooks; ladder; wheelbarrows, and more.

Auctioneer’s Note: This home has been in the family since the early 1970s and is very full! Plan to attend this one!

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. Visit www.oakcrestauctions.com for photos.

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10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, located at 1195 E. CR 550N, Rochester. Tractors, vehicles, vintage motorcycles, garden tractors, tools, building supplies, primitives, toy tractors, Atari, household furniture, and collectibles. Metzger Property Services.

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Free kids carnival in Rochester

First Baptist Church in Rochester will host a free kids carnival from 5:30-7:30 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 13.

There will be free hot dogs, popcorn, cupcakes and lemonade. Additionally, there will be a bounce house and variety of

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The church is located on the corner of 10th and Main streets,

Rochester. For further information, call (574) 223-3613 or (574) 721-8544.

Caston Lady Comets volleyball goes 2-2 at Triton Invite

The Caston Lady Comets volleyball team goes 2-2 at the Triton Invite Saturday, Sept. 9. Game Recap: Whitko v. Caston, lost, 27-25, 25-20. Kouts v. Caston, won, 25-23, 25-19. Culver Community v. Caston,

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TOWN MARSHAL POSITION

The Mentone Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Town Marshal.

Applications can be picked up at the Mentone Police Department or the Town of Mentone’s Clerk Treasurer’s office.

Interested applicants must be 21 years of age, possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent, and hold a valid Indiana driver’s license.

Applicants must have completed the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy or be able to do so upon a conditional offer for employment. Applicants not already having completed ILEA will be required to complete a physical agility test (minimum requirement is ILEA entrance standards). All applicants will be interviewed before consideration for the position. Applicants must reside in or be willing to move within 10 miles of the town limits of Mentone.

Applications must be completed and returned by 6:00 p.m. on September 15, 2023.

The Mentone Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.

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Rochester fall sports update

Football gets first back-to-back shutouts since 2014

Brant Beck and Alex Deming each ran for two touchdowns.

Carson Paulik threw two touchdown passes to lead the Rochester football team to a 50-0 rout of Manchester, at Barnhart Field Friday, Sept. 8. Rochester scored on all six of its first-half possessions. The Zebras improved to 3-1 overall and 3-0 in the Three Rivers Conference. Of the six first-half touchdown drives, one started at the Zebra 49. The lead was 50-0 at halftime; the second half was played with a running clock,

God speaks in the scriptures

(Read: Psalm 19:7-11)

“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple” (Psalm 19:7).

The heavens declare God’s glory, and the Scriptures declare his grace (see Hebrews 1:1-3). This law, testimony, commandment, word, of course, is a personal revelation from God, for the name used is not “God” but “LORD,” meaning “Jehovah.” This is the personal, covenant name for God.

First, What The Bible Is:

(1) The perfect law — There is no error in the Bible, either in historical fact or in spiritual truth. Of course, the Bible records the lies of men and of Satan, but the total message of the Bible is that of truth (see Psalm 119:128 and 160).

per the IHSAA Mercy Rule.

Rochester remains in a first-place tie in the TRC with Peru and Maconaquah.

The win was Rochester’s first over Manchester since 2019. Rochester was coming off a 42-0 win over Whitko last week. The back-to-back shutouts are Rochester’s first since 2014.

Girls Golf

Led by all-conference players

Olivia Bailey, Ava Thomas and Payton Moore, the Rochester girls golf team won their first TRC title in nine years by shooting a 351 at Round Barn Golf Club at Mill Creek Saturday, Sept. 9. Bailey, Rochester’s No. 1 player, finished third overall with a 76. Rochester won three straight conference titles from 2012-14, but had not won one since the conference expanded to 10 schools in 2015.

Playing the conference tournament on their home course, the team reversed the outcome. Rochester finished second in a threeway match on the back nine at Mill Creek Sept. 6. Rochester had a 181.

Rochester began its week with a 186-192 win over sectional rival and host Logansport at Dykeman Park Golf Course Sept. 5.

Volleyball

Rochester went 0-4 at the Harrison (West Lafayette) Invitational Saturday, Sept. 9 and took a 2-13 season record into the new week. Rochester lost pool play matches to Benton Central 25-11, 25-21 and to Danville 25-8, 25-9. In the medal round, they fell to Lowell 25-19, 25-19 and to Covington 25-20, 25-16. Rochester was coming off a 25-6, 25-12, 25-13 road loss to Class 1A, No. 4 Southwood Thursday in TRC play.

Cross Country

The Rochester boys cross-country team scored 185 points and finished seventh out of 16 complete teams at the Maconaquah Invitational Saturday. Sophomore Grant Bailey was the Zebra frontrunner in 17:37. Senior Wes Steininger was 20th in 17:43. Rochester had three runners in the girls race and didn’t post a team score.

Girls Soccer

Lilly Watson, one of two seniors on the Rochester girls soccer team, scored the team’s first goal of the season against Marion Thursday in a 2-1 loss. The loss at Marion followed a cancellation of a scheduled game against Oak Hill Sept. 5, due to a lack of available players for Rochester.

Boys Soccer

Rochester’s week had a heartbreaking end with a 3-2 loss to

Let’s study the Bible

(2) The sure testimony — The word does not change; it is sure and steadfast, It’s God’s testimony to mankind, his witness of what is true and right.

(3) The right statutes — “Statutes” means “precepts, rules for daily living.” Some rules are wrong rules; God’s word is right. Obeying God’s word brings blessing to daily life.

(4) The pure commandment of God. The “sacred books” of some world religions are anything but pure, but God’s word is pure, even when dealing with sin. Nothing in the Bible, rightly understood, could lead a person into sin.

(5) The clean fear of the Lord — The phrase “fear of the Lord” is another reference to “the law,” since the word of God produces a reverence for God. To fear God makes a person clean; to worship heathen idols makes a person filthy.

(6) True, righteous judgments — God’s evaluations of mankind and “things” are true; he knows all things completely. It pays for the Christian to believe what God says and not to depend on his own evaluation. Lot made this mistake and lost everything.

(7) Better than gold — The

Bible is our treasure.

(8) Sweeter than honey — The spiritual Christian does not need the artificial things of this world for satisfaction; the word satisfies the spiritual appetite.

Second, What The Bible Does:

(1) Converts—This is the same as “restores” in Psalm 23:3. The word converts the sinner from his ways and restores the saint when he wanders. It refreshes and heals.

(2) Makes people wise — It educates us.

(3) Rejoices—The spiritual believer finds joy in the word.

(4) Enlightens—The entrance (opening) of God’s word gives light.

(5) Endures—Other books fade and are forgotten, but God’s word remains. Many a hammer has been worn out on the anvil of God’s word!

(6) Enriches—It is better than gold or silver.

(7) Satisfies—The honey satisfies the body; the word satisfies the soul.

(8) Rewards—Money cannot buy the rewards of a godly life: a clean conscience, a pure heart, joy, peace, and answered prayer. There is a reward in keeping the word, not for keeping it.

The reward comes in the doing: “This man shall be blessed in his doing” (James 1:25).

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host North Miami in penalty kicks at the Brent Blacketor Memorial Sports Complex Thursday, Sept. 7. Wyatt Davis scored both Rochester goals to tie the game in the second half after the Zebras had fallen behind 2-0. Rochester’s week began with an 8-0 TRC road loss to Manchester Sept. 5. The teams could meet again in Class 2A, Sectional 22, which Fort Wayne Concordia will host from Oct. 2-7. Rochester is 3-4 on the season.

Boys Tennis

Rochester suffered a pair of 3-2 losses last week, falling to Wabash at home Sept. 6 one day after falling to Manchester on the road. Rochester is now 6-3 overall and 0-3 in the TRC. All three of their losses are to sectional rivals. Tanner Reinartz won at No. 1 singles. Robert Bozzo won at No. 2 singles against Manchester.

study outlines free at rcpbibleoutlines.com. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.

Sweepstakes for $10,000 account 529 plan deposit

September is National College Savings Month and Governor Eric Holcomb has highlighted the importance of saving for education with a proclamation establishing September 2023 as College Savings Month in Indiana. To celebrate, one individual will be selected to win a $10,000 account deposit in the CollegeChoice 529 Education Sweepstakes.

To enter the Sweepstakes, individuals 18 years of age or older must complete the entry form available at collegechoicedirect. com/september by 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30. The winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries to receive a $10,000 CollegeChoice 529 account deposit.

“College Savings Month in Indiana is a great time to talk all options college and career after high school,” said Indiana Treasurer of State Daniel Elliott. “Since 529 plans can be used for technical and trade programs, registered apprenticeships, and four-year degrees, this sweepstakes will have a significant impact on a Hoosier family.”

CollegeChoice 529 provides account owners and gift contributors

flexibility when it comes to saving for education after high school. Funds can be used at any eligible school or registered apprenticeship program, both in- and out-ofstate. Accounts grow tax-deferred and distributions are tax-free as long as the money is withdrawn to pay for qualified education expenses like tuition, books, computers, equipment, and fees.

Indiana taxpayers may also be eligible for an annual state income tax credit of 20 percent of contributions to their CollegeChoice 529 accounts, worth up to $1,500 each year ($750 for married couples filing separately).

“It’s free to enter, and we’ll deposit the funds into a new or existing CollegeChoice account. Could you imagine funding a child’s future with $10,000?” said Marissa Rowe, executive director of the program. “That’s a pretty powerful start — a future with more opportunities and less debt.”

For full contest rules and to enter, please visit www.collegechoicedirect.com/september. For more information about CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plans, visit collegechoicedirect.com/plans.

Ride with the ‘Wind’

Today, I made a loyalty oath not to cuss and make a lot of dust. Hand on the Bible, young at heart, I got my start. To ride fast and hard.

My first horse was named

Wind. We would ride 15 miles then four other horses would find my 75-mile ride. Once a month, I would get $100; not bad pay for a 14-year-old kid. You see, I was a Pony Express rider with a sack of mail and a good horse named Wind.