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%\ .(,7+ .1(33 $VVRFLDWH (GLWRU Next month, the Blacktop Cruisers Car Club will celebrate the 25th Red Hot Car Show & Swap Meet in downtown Rochester. The event Oct. 9, is to be held in conjunction with the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce’s 29th annual Chili Cook-off. Last year’s car show was cancelled because of COVID concerns in what would have been the 25th annual event. Organizers are ready to come back with the best show ever in 2021, according to Chris Peterson, the club’s president. The Blacktop Cruisers Car Club held its first meeting in January 1998 with 26 members in attendance. Founding member Sid DeVries and his wife began discussions of a club after participating in the first Red Hot Car Shows, which were run by the Chamber of Commerce, as well as other shows for many years. A number of guidelines were set forth at that first meeting. They always have included all models of cars and trucks in the membership of the club. According to Peterson, the club never wanted to limit its numbers by having an exclusive membership. He emphasized the club remains all-inclusive for all automotive enthusiasts. In fact, they have had people who did not have a car to show become members of the club only

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because of their interest in the hobby. At the April 1998 meeting, a vote was taken to ofﬁcially call the club the Blacktop Cruisers. The name was suggested by Rod Howell, and a logo was drawn by Kathie Adams. By May 1998 the club had 33 paid family memberships. The ﬁrst outing as a club was to travel to the Lakeview Diner in Warsaw for a cruise-in May 15, 1998. Through the years, they have taken several road trips, including to the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum, a chartered bus trip to the Gilmore Museum in Michigan, the Corvette Museum in Fort Wayne, a Sunday cruise to Roscoe’s Restaurant and Door Prairie Museum, the Studebaker Museum, a farm and car museum in New Haven and a weekend cruise to Somerset, Ky. Club members also have toured several factories, such as Craig Welding, Dean Foods, Camcar Textron and Logansport Municipal Utilities. The high-mark of its membership was 102 families, while the current membership includes 51. In 2004, the club took over the Round Barn Festival’s Cruise-In from the chamber of commerce, and in 2008 it began managing the Red Hot Car Show, which they continue to organize annually, including this year, in conjunction with the Chili Cook-off. Over the years, the club has lost a number of its founding members who have been

remembered with memorial awards at the car shows, including Greg Miller, Don Snipes, Earl Gaerte and Richard Peterson, Chris’s father. Each had their brand preference: Mopar for Miller, Studebaker for Snipes, Chevrolet for Gaerte and Ford for Peterson. Each year they give an award in each man’s name with something they would have liked. In 2014, a scholarship was established through the Fulton County Community Foundation in the name of the Blacktop Cruisers and Gaerte. The $1,000 award is presented to an area high school student who is entering the automotive ﬁeld, preferably in performance automotive, but can include anything in the automotive realm. “The show is weather dependent,” added Peterson. “It will draw vehicles from all surrounding states. We’re usually in the 400 range (for entries) but have been up to 600. It is one of the largest one-day car shows in Indiana. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and all proceeds go to charities.” The Blacktop Cruisers meet the fourth Wednesday of the month, typically at Jarrety’s Place in Rochester. Anyone is invited to stop by and check out a meeting. For further information about the Blacktop Cruisers Car Club, visit www.fultoncountyblacktopcruisers.com. New members are always welcome and an application form is available to download on the website.

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Area businesswoman encourages community to support local farmers %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 6WDII :ULWHU “Running a small farm, I’m trying to make a difference,” stated Melissa Klingerman. “I believe it’s important to support the local farmers and get to know them. The public needs to know the producers of the food they’re eating, where it comes from and, most important, what’s in it.” Klingerman runs Denti Di Leone Homestead, with locations in both Argos and Tippecanoe. “My father is of Italian descent and Mother and I have always loved dandelions. So, translated from Italian into English, my farm is called Dandelion Homestead.” The home farm has a rich heritage. “In the 1960s my dad’s

parents farmed the acreage in Tippecanoe. In 1978, my parents Sandro and Ruth Sickmiller bought the 35 acres. In 2014, my husband Ryan, our daughter Charlotte and I moved to the tiny cabin on the northernmost part of the farm. We bought and farm ten acres. My aunt has ﬁve acres in the middle of the property. My parents still own the rest.” The Klingermans also purchased 5 acres in Argos in 2019 where they built a house and barn, located on Ironwood Road. In their farming business, the Klingermans raise livestock for meat. “We have dairy goats, sheep and barnyard poultry, such as chickens and ducks. We process the meat and sell it. We

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also sell the eggs. Our poultry are free range.” From the goats’ milk, Klingerman makes yogurt, cheese and ice cream for her own enjoyment. “It’s actually illegal to sell goats’ milk from the farm for human consumption unless it’s been commercially pasteurized,” she explained. “But our family enjoys it immensely. We milk the goats, strain it and cool it. It’s delicious.” They not only specialize in processing meat for the public but sell vegetables from their Argos garden. “We do what’s called community supported agriculture. For example, people buy either a share or half a share of our produce that ripens from May to August, it depends on their needs, whether they are going to do any canning and the size of their family. I meet them at a centrally located meeting place and make deliveries weekly. I also include some of the peaches, blackberries, mulberries

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and black raspberries I’ve gathered from our Tippecanoe farm.” To Klingerman, farming has always been relaxing. “I love going outside and watching the animals graze. I know what they are eating. I know what’s in my freezer when the animals are processed.” Of course, going on vacation can be a bit tricky for them. “I’m a homebody. But my husband Ryan loves to travel. This past summer we decided to go visit my brother in North Carolina. My best friend came twice a day to the farm to take care of the animals. It’s hard to ﬁnd somebody trustworthy and dependable. I wouldn’t trust just anybody.” In the winter months, life on the farm is not as busy. “When the weather gets cooler, I do my baking and canning. Of course, we still have chores during the winter months. We’re busy keep-

0(/,66$ ./,1*(50$1 ing the baby goats warm and fed. We feed the other animals and have the full-time job of chipping ice from their water troughs.” As a matter of fact, there’s always something to do on the farms. When a person has two farms, they’re even busier. “Our work is never done.”

Let’s study the Bible God’s Hall Of Faith (Read: Hebrews 11:1-40) “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that %\ 5(9 521 diligently 385.(< seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6) True biblical faith is not an emotional kind of wishful thinking; it is an inner conviction based on the word of God. In Hebrews 11:1 the word substance means “assurance” and evidence means “proof.” So, when the Holy Spirit gives us faith through the word, the very presence of that faith in our hearts is all the assurance and evidence we need. J. Oswald Sanders said, “Faith enables the believing soul to treat the future as present and the invisible as seen.” Through faith, we can see what others cannot see. When there is true faith in the heart, God bears witness to that heart by his spirit. By faith, Noah saw coming judgment, Abraham saw a future city, Joseph saw the exodus from Egypt, and Moses saw God. Some people are named (Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, and Rahab), others are not. All these men and women, nevertheless, are among the giants of the faith. The writer sees the entire Old Testament history as a record of victories of faith. Some victories were public and miraculous, such as deliverance from death; others were private and rather ordinary, such as “out of weakness were made strong...” and “wrought righteousness.” Some were delivered by faith; others did not escape, but were, by faith, given

grace to bear suffering. The unbelieving world looked upon these believers as phonies. But God, says of them, “Of whom the world was not worthy;” each of them received from God that witness of faith (Hebrews 11:38-39). Though faith enabled these people to receive promises, they did not receive the promise (Hebrews 11:39); but now, in Christ, that promise has been fulﬁlled. Notice Hebrews 11:13 as well as 1 Peter 1:11-12. Hebrews 11:40 indicates God’s plan for these Old Testament saints also includes New Testament Christians who today share in that new covenant through Christ. That “better thing” has been described in Hebrews — the better priest, sacriﬁce, sanctuary and covenant. In a very real sense, Christians today are heirs of the promise (Hebrews 6:17-18) through faith in Christ, since all of our spiritual blessings are the results of the promises God made to Abraham and David (Romans 11:13-29). The lessons of Hebrews 11 are many, but perhaps it would be helpful to mention just a few. (1) God works through faith and faith alone. Exercising faith is the only way to please God and receive his blessing. (2) Faith is a gift from God through the word (the Bible) and the Holy Spirit. It is not something we “work up” ourselves. (3) Faith is always tested; at times it seems trusting God is foolish, but faith always conquers in the end. Read Ron Purkey’s Bible study outlines at www.rtcol.com/purkey free on the website. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.

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School board hears TVHS building project update %\ /($+ 6$1'(5 6WDII :ULWHU Plans for the redesign of Tippecanoe Valley High School are continuing. At its public work session Thursday, Sept. 16, at TVHS, the Tippecanoe Valley School Board heard an update from Project Manager Michael Schipp of Fanning Howey, the selected design ﬁrm for the project. Also at the meeting were the Skillman Corp. Senior Vice President Scott Cherry and Senior Project Manager

Tom Smith. The Skillman Corp. will be handling the project’s construction management. Earlier this year, the board approved completing the renovation. An earlier estimate has the project costing more than $14 million. The project will be ﬁnanced by bonds, and there won’t be an increase in taxes due to it. Schipp discussed with the board the design and timeline as it stands now. Fanning Howey’s plan as of now includes bid documents going out before Christmas, bids be-

ing received Feb. 1, 2022, and construction starting in March 2022. Schipp said Fanning Howey has met with TVHS Principal Brandon Kresca, TVHS staff and TVSC Superintendent Blaine Conley among others to get feedback and give updates. The design now includes an auditorium seating more than 640 people and 400-seat ﬁeld house with four courts and a three-lane track and expanded agriculture space. During the work session, Conley gave a brief statement regarding the corporation’s COVID-19

policies. He noted Burket Educational Center and TVHS switched to online learning for a week recently “due to the number of quarantine situations.” “TVSC will remain mask-optional for students and staff,” said Conley. “We’ll continue to monitor cases as we’ve done in the past.

Our school corporation continues to report our cases to the Indiana State Department of Health and we appreciate our Valley family and the community’s support and understanding.” The board’s regular meeting was held Monday evening at Mentone Elementary School.

Kermes Mexican Festival to be held Authentic Mexican food will be served during the Kermes Mexican Festival, to be held from 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. The event will be held at St.

Joseph Parish Hall, 1310 Main St., Rochester. The public is invited to attend the event. All proceeds will beneﬁt Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church in Mariani, Haiti.

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Crib/TVs Good neighbors: Free in Warsaw, you haul, Jenny Lind spool-style baby crib and matching changing table. Crib slats are 2 3/10 inch apart which meets the regulation of 2 3/8 inch or less apart. Also, two TVs free, you haul; 19-inch Mitsubishi brand color cable ready, brown case. Also 27-inch Sony Trinitron color cable ready in silver color case. If you only want to watch local channels without cable, you would need a converter box. Both of these can also play a DVD or VCR player. Call (309) 368-2249 for information.

Homemade salad dressing Good neighbors: Here is a recipe for homemade salad dressing: 1 round tablespoon ﬂour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup vinegar, 1 1/4 cup water, 1 egg beaten, 1 teaspoon prepared mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon butter. Put water on and bring to a boil. Mix all other ingredients (except butter) together well. Pour ingredients into boiling water and cook till smooth, stirring constantly. Add butter after cooking. This is a recipe my mother used to make many years ago. — Erma

New questions Vehicle repairman — I need someone who works on cars and trucks to ﬁx gas line and brakes on a 1998 Chevy S-10 pickup. For information, call (574) 214-8941. I live in Elkhart. Used can lids — Does anyone have used can lids they no longer want? I’ll take all you have. Call (574) 377-1159. Food grade grain mill — Does anyone have a food grade grain mill they would like to get rid of or know where to ﬁnd one? Call (574) 642-0255, ext. 1. Nebulizer — I am desperately in need of a nebulizer machine and One Touch diabetic monitor and injector. Call (574) 526-0414. Corn/walnut sheller — If anyone has an electric corn/walnut sheller, call Jim at (574) 3770768. Seeking book — If anyone has a no-longer needed copy of “A New Hymnal for Colleges and Schools,” hardcover, 1992, Editors Jeffery Rowthorn and Russell Schulz-Widmar, Yale press, please call (574) 534-6273. Bushes trimmed — We need a few small bushes taken out, trimmed and some weeds out of stones. Does anyone know of somebody who would do it reasonable? Located on the west side of Goshen. Reply through this column. — A reader

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OBITUARIES Dennis R. Scholl U.S. Navy Veteran Dennis R. Scholl, 74, Rochester, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at his home. On Dec. 2, 1946, Denny was born in Warsaw to Wildon H. and Sylvia Sellers Scholl. Proudly, he graduated from Rochester High School with the class of 1965. During his years at RHS, he played baseball and held the state record in hurdles for '(11,6 5 many years. As a member of the Zebra marching 6&+2// band, he played the tenor saxophone and was a drum major. Answering the call of patriotism, Denny was honorably discharged after serving our country during the Vietnam War with the United States Navy on the USS Constellation and USS Ranger as an aircraft avionics technician. As an entrepreneur, Denny owned the Woodbutcher’s Mill. As a woodworking craftsman he restored vintage, heirloom wood furniture to perfection and created custom pieces. He was also accomplished in the skill of many electronic and mechanical trades. Left to cherish Denny’s memory are his mother, Sylvia Scholl, Rochester; brother, Steven (Melinda) Scholl, Noblesville; Laura Todd’s daughter, Jennifer, and her two children, Olympia Wash.; nephews, Eric (Andrea) Scholl and Adam (Sarah) Scholl and their three children; and many friends. Denny was preceded in death by his father and life partner, Laura Todd. A celebration of the life of Dennis R. Scholl was held Saturday, Sept. 18, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Military honors were conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the United States Navy Honors Team. Interment will be in Mentone Cemetery at a later date.

Lola Edith Bottorff-Tucker Lola Edith (Cooper) BottorffTucker, 98, Plymouth, died at 1:50 p.m. Sept. 12, 2021. She was born Sept. 11, 1923 On /2/$ (',7+ Oct. 11, 1942, %27725)) she married 78&.(5 James A. Bottorff, who preceded her death in 1984. She then married Fred R. Tucker June 14, 1985, he preceded her in 1999. She is survived by her sons; Jerry Bottorff and wife Karen, Fernanina Beach, Fla.; Dennis Bottorff, Culver, and Jim Bottorff, Shelton, Wash; ﬁve grandchildren and ﬁve great-grandchildren. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Donald Wayne Kitch D o n ald Wayne Kitch, 74, Bourbon, passed away Sept. 12, 2021. He was born May 29, 1947. He married '21$/' :$<1( Christine .,7&+ Joy Ellinger Aug. 27, 1965, she survives. He is also survived by daughters, Angela and Jason Reinbolt, Rochester, Brenda and Dan Purkey, Rochester; son Brian and Patricia Kitch, Bourbon; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; sister Nancy and Bob Aram, Carmel; brother Devon and Elma Kitch, Rochester. A visitation for family and friends took place Friday, Sept. 17, at the Nappanee Missionary Church. On Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, funeral services were held followed by graveside services at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery

in Bourbon. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home was privileged to be entrusted with arranging the services.

Sharon Faye Loveless Sharon Faye Loveless, 59, Rochester, died 12:08 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. She was born April 16, 1962. 6+$521 )$< Survi/29(/(66 vors include her children, Charlie Ratliff, Rochester; Heather Kilgore, Paintsville, Ky.; Shane Webb, Rochester; companion, Dustin Stephen, Rochester; step son, Scout Stephen, Indianapolis; grandchildren, Gabby Mastie, Paintsville, Ky., Emma Byrum, Peru; Mattie Enyart, Rochester, Sativa Stephen, Indianapolis; Samara Stephen, Indianapolis; brothers John Nollette, Paintsville, Ky., Thomas Mollette, Mentone; sister, Marleen Bucks, Paintsville, Ky., several nieces and nephews. Services are to be determined at a later date. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

Donald Russell Maylott Donald “Donny” Russell Maylott, 66, Denver, died around 10:45 p.m. Sept. 13, 2021. He was born Sept. '21$/' 19, 1954. 5866(// On Oct. 20, 0$</277 2016, he married his wife Marilyn Maylott, she survives. Also surviving are his son, Jeremy Maylott, Lafayette; daughter, Jasmine Maylott, Altoona, Iowa; step sons, Devin McWhorter, Muncie, Dylan McWhorter, Peru, ﬁve grandchildren; and his ﬁve siblings. Private service for the family and close friends will be observed. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

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

Grossman - Smith Candra Dawn Grossman, 31, Akron, and Joseph Michael Smith, 33, Akron.

Meredith - Hackworth Valerie Meredith, 33, Akron and Jeremey Hackworth, 30, Akron.

Arion - Brooks Lynnsie Anne Arion, 24, Rochester and Brodie Christopher Brooks, 26, Rochester.

Court News Circuit Court The following petitions have been

ﬁled in Fulton County Circuit Court, Judge Gregory L. Heller presiding:

Complaints Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC v. Jennifer Smith, Rochester, $8,754.29; Colleen Edmonds, Culver, $1,023.42. Woodlawn Hospital v. Brian Manser, Rochester, $5,759.39; Matthew Stickler, Rochester, $1,283.58; Steven, Wilkinson, Rochester, $10,213.25; Dustin May, Rochester, $547.13.

Superior Court The following petitions have been ﬁled in Fulton County Superior Court Judge Arthur Christopher Lee presiding:

Complaints Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Darren Cox, Silver Lake, $1,288.24. Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Sandra Clark, Akron, $791.11.

Capital One Bank N.A., v. Cecilia Spaulding, Rochester, $2,720.08. LVNV Funding LLC v. Vickie Dust, Rochester, $1,650.42; Candace Refﬁtt, Rochester, $2,912.69; Lucinda Hoskins, Kewanna, $964.54.

Traffic Violations The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County Courts: Speeding — Ashton M. Irwin, Rochester, $192.50; Summer D. Perry, Linton, $160.50; Matthew James Lewis, Colorado Springs, Colo., $160.50; Carter M. Pike, Marietta, Ga., $150.50; Paige K. Tucker, Carmel, $150; Marilyn F. Banfish, Plymouth, $192.50; Emily A. Vollmar, Westfield, $150.50; Sarah M. Maxwell, Indianapolis, $171; Chris Orlin Cardoza, Indianapolis, $171. Disregarding stop sign — Evelyn S. Waphen, Rochester, $160.50. Expired plates — Joshua R. Franklin, Rochester, $160.

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Potawatomi-themed mural debuts downtown %\ %5,$1 :$/6+ *XHVW :ULWHU Another part of downtown Rochester just got a little more colorful as Full Tilt Arts announced the completion of a new mural that commemorates an integral part of local history. Located in the alley at 714 Main St., Rochester, the mural, titled “Ga bgojwebnegejuk” (Potawatomi for “Those that were uprooted from their Natural Place”) is dedicated to the Native Americans who were forcibly removed from their lands in the region and relocated to reservations in Kansas. On Sept. 5, 1838, the indigenous peoples were marched down Rochester’s Main Street as a part of the 660 mile journey. The image, which depicts the silhouette of a Native American family above a pair of moccasins bears the legend “1,320,000 Footsteps,” an estimated amount of the actual steps that made up the length of the “Trail of Death.” The completion of the mural was meant to coincide with the 46th annual Trail of Courage Living History Festival held by the Fulton County Historical Society last weekend. “Growing up, I enjoyed going to and participating in the Trail of Courage Festival, so it seemed natural to create something that

BIRTHS The following Fulton County area babies were recently born at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Easton Ryan Burrus Ashley and Joel Burrus, Rochester, are the parents of a son, Easton Ryan, born at 1:47 a.m. July 28, 2021. He weight 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long.

depicted an important part of local history in an appropriate context,” Walsh said. “In addition to talking to local historians, I reached out to members of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation for guidance that influenced the design, and the title of the piece.” Full Tilt Arts, a non-profit spearheaded by Walsh and artist Erica Coffing, has been on a mission to beautify public spaces and raise art awareness in the community since 2020. Their inaugural effort was the creation of the “Art Oasis” at 610 Main St., and they have another project lined up to be completed in 2021. “I feel very proud to have been a part of this project because of what it symbolizes,” said Coffing, speaking about the current mural. “I have always had a passion for learning about ‘First Nation’ cultures and the cost that colonization had on them. As an artist, I believe that art is not only about beauty, but about the spreading of ideas, and even questioning, or challenging what we think we know. I hope that people who see this mural are compelled to learn the history behind what it represents, and pay that knowledge forward in whatever they seek to create.” Coffing and Walsh were co-artists on the mural, but acknowledge the project was completed with some additional support. “This mural and the upcoming one were made possible in part by a grant from the St. Joseph Community Foundation, and the Indiana Arts Commission, along with local benefactors,” Walsh said. “The donation of materials, equipment, and volunteer time were all essential to seeing this project through to completion. Full Tilt Arts is always looking for volunteers for upcoming public art endeavors, so if you’re interested, check us out on Facebook for more info.”

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Updates and happenings Akron Summer’s End Festival 4-9 p.m. Sept. 25. Join the fun to celebrate fall in small town style. The festival fun will include free games for the children, food and other vendors, Golf cart and UTV parade, car cruise-in car show and live music featuring the 1950s and 1960s music of Quintin Flagg. —o— Kewanna Fall Festival Friday, Sept. 24, until Sunday, Sept. 26. Lots of free events, daily circus, rides, 5K run, garden tractor pull, auto and bike show, Great American Side Show. —o— Newcastle Township will conduct a public hearing to discuss the 2022 budget 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the community building, 6863 N. SR 25, Rochester. They will hold the adoption meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at same location. —o— Kewanna’s annual Rummage Rumble, community wide garage and yard sale day 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. Sponsored by Kewanna Heart. —o— Free community meals 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday at Grace UMC, Seventh and Jefferson, Rochester. —o— Cover crop management and equipment workshop 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Burdge Farm, 1978 S. 875 E., Akron. Join as they discuss current changes in modern cover crops, equipment and maintenance. —o— Breakfast with Belle 9 a.m. Oct. 2, at Mt. Hope Church, 7022 W. 700 N., Culver. Each guest will be swept away as they come through the door and enter a storybook. All are welcome. —o— Come and enjoy the fun at the Community Resource Center. Listen to live music 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. Play bingo, volleyball, cornhole as well as enjoy book readings Friday, Sept. 24, and Monday, Sept. 27. You won’t want to miss “The Price is Right” Sept. 28. Call (574) 223-8170 for more information. —o— Public is invited to the Fulton County Jail ribbon cutting and open house 3-7 p.m. Sept. 24, at 2006 Sweetgum Road, Rochester. —o—

The Chameleon’s Closet is hosting a watercolor painting class with Erica Cofﬁng 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. Call to reserve your spot, (574) 223-1917. —o— The new publication Home, featuring writings by Fulton County residents, is now available at the Fulton County Public Library. This is an initiative of literacy at the library to get the community reading and writing together. —o— Grass Creek Lions is having an all you can eat ﬁsh and chicken dine in supper; dessert included with meal, 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday Oct. 9, at the Grass Creek Fire Station, 7309 S. SR 17, Kewanna. Adult tickets $10 and children, ages 6-12, tickets $5. Carry-out is available. —o— Rochester Eagles 852 is hosting a pork chop dinner 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, $7 members only. —o— Matt Craig for Sheriff party to elect fundraising event 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at 5066 N. 825 E., Mentone. Enjoy this kid friendly event with food, live music, and live auction. Tickets $10 each. Call ahead for tickets at (574) 505-0710 or pay at the door.

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Fulton County farmers implement cover crops and stalk grazing %\ '$9,' +$=/(',1( 6WDII :ULWHU Farmers in northern Indiana are increasingly turning to cover crops as a way of reducing hay costs, improving the soil quality and increasing wildlife diversity. One Fulton County farmer leading the way is Chris Gardner, who along with raising grain and cattle, is a resource specialist with Indiana State Department of Agriculture, as well as a resource of knowledge for the farmers around him. “Adding cover crops to our cropland helps recycle nutrients that are not used by the grain crops. Cover crops help break up hard pans. They add carbon and organic matter to our soils and they extend the growing season beyond our traditional grain crops,” Gardner noted. Fulton County farmers like George and Wayne Krom are taking this to heart, and expect to plant cereal rye and winter wheat after the harvest. The Kroms also plant a six acre buffer strip of native plants for the benefit of pollinators like bees and butterflies. Speaking of Gardner and ISDA, Wayne commented, “His office had a lot to offer.” “Cover crops have become more popular in Fulton County,” George observed, but he was quick to add they are not exactly new. “My Dad had cover crops 50

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A “good rule of thumb” Gardner suggests is one acre of corn stalk grazing per cow per month; however, more precise information can be found using the Indiana Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Grazing Crop Residue tool found on the “Range and Pasture” page or University of Nebraska’s corn stalk grazing calculator. As for containing cattle, Gardner asserted a couple lines of hot wire and a good fence charger may be sufﬁcient, depending on the quantity. He also advised if cattle are kept on stalks throughout the winter, producers should monitor soil conditions as soil compaction can be an issue. For more information, including grant opportunities, visit www.in.gov/isda/

Farming a little differently %\ $/,621 +$1'< 6WDII :ULWHU When it comes to conservation farming, Mike Norman, chairman of the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District, knows his stuff. Not only has he been on the board for the conservation district since 1992; he and his father started transitioning to a more conservation approach to farming in 1986 and haven’t looked back since. With the benefits they saw on their farm, no till farming; what Norman likes to call their “never till” approach, it seemed to be the best decision for them. Norman shares trying new things can always seem scary at first, but education and information from other no till mentors allayed his fears. In the ’80s many farmers were struggling financially, Norman told his dad they had to find a new way to cut input costs to increase their efficiency. No till farming seemed like a far fetched idea at that time, but as a young man he didn’t want to be guilty of “contempt prior to investigation” so he

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nearly every problem caused by tillage started to heal immediately by stopping tillage. Even more change happened in 1995 when Norman discovered, by accident, the beneﬁts of cover crops. A wheat ﬁeld of his was injured by spring ice storms rendering it not healthy enough to be successful. By June 1 the wheat crop was still sickly, so no till corn was planted at that time and the wheat crop was terminated with Roundup. The corn was immediately growing at a steady rate and it was easily the most healthy and highest yielding corn of that year for Norman. Continued on page 7

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Husking away at family traditions %\ $/,621 +$1'< 6WDII :ULWHU Corn husking isn’t your typical competition for Phyllis and her husband, Jerry Calloway and their grandchildren. They have made it a family activity they can look forward to year after year. Phyllis Calloway was signed up to compete in 2014 in Prophetstown by her son. The only reason they were at the competition was because her husband was asked to drive the horse buggy that year. She said she only entered because she wanted to see if she could place, and she did; winning her age division that year despite the cold and snowy weather. Each of the eight age divisions has their own time limits on shucking, not to mention many little rules, like a point against them if the corn is not completely shucked, or if it is dropped. In 2020 Calloway shucked 234 ears of corn in 20 minutes at the Indiana state contest; placing first again. It wasn’t just one Calloway competing at the corn husking contest. She has three grandsons: Lane Eckrote, Kane Finke and Marshall Finke; one granddaughter, Cora Burns; one granddaughter in law, Jackie Aphenhorst, as well as her husband, who’s first time competing was last year, who all participate in the event. In 2019 all family members who participated placed in the top 10 at the national competition in Nebraska, followed by six out of seven family members placing in top five at the 2020 state competition; the seventh family member was just shy of the top five placing 6th. Calloway claims it didn’t take much to get the kids involved, she just simply asked them if they wanted to go and the next thing she knows, they are signed up to compete, most of the time with little to no prior experience. Calloway said there is no real

training involved; however she was taught as kid how to do it, so she just instructed the kids right then and there using their bare hands. Jerry Calloway explained some shuckers use gloves or shucking tools to help, but the Calloway family just uses their hands. Sometimes they may get a couple of cuts and blisters but she claimed “they heal quickly” while Burns added she has only had blisters once at nationals. Not only do they use their hands to shuck, after the contest the contestants are to shovel their own wagon clean in order for it to be used for the next participant. Calloway, her husband and granddaughter all agreed they do it for fun. They have established relationships with many people who attend and only get to see them maybe once a year, so they enjoy catching up. Calloway stated, “We love the people, they are plain old people, farmers, hard workers, just good people, they are like family.” Family is key, as the Callaways mainly go to enjoy a fun day with their own. The goal is ultimately “fun, food, and fellowship” Calloway said, as there isn’t an award, or prize per se for placing, there is a banquet in November, after the state competition that takes place in October to announce the winners. There you ﬁnd out if you get a chance to compete at nationals. Top three placements at state will get a chance to compete at nationals which is to take place in Kansas this year. Jerry Calloway has a goal to shuck 100 pounds in 10 minutes at the state competition Oct. 2 at the Geyer Dairy Farm, Bremen, this year in hopes to get him to nationals since he is the only one in the family who hasn’t competed at the national level yet. Calloway stated corn husking is a lost art, and the Calloways are passing that art down to many more generations in their family.

Farming a Continued from page 6 The soil in that ﬁeld was covered by the mulch of the cover crop. Other corn ﬁelds nearby showed signs of stress during dry spells that summer, however the cover crop thrived and the leaves never rolled up. Norman liked the results, so he set out to learn more about cover crops and how they enhance soil health. Cover crops are grown for the protection and enrichment of the soil which means they are plants that planted to primarily cover the soil rather than for the purpose of being harvested. When it come to conservation farming, Norman discovered no till and cover crops go hand in hand. The soil scientist, Ray Archuleta, teaches “plants feed the soil and it’s a win-win situation to have living roots in the soil

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in all aspects of the operation, the division of labor is usually George on crops and Wayne on cattle. “I have a passion for cattle,” asserted Wayne as he looked over a pasture of one year olds. He can identify most of them by number and recite their histories. “I was there when most of them were born,” he said. The Kroms have been farming and raising cattle in Fulton County since the 1880s, and on their current land outside Akron since 1945. Wayne’s grandfather established a purebred line of pulled short horns in 1929. But it has only been since 2008 Wayne Krom has been seriously involved again in the family business, when his family moved back to Fulton County from Crawfordsville. Krom also works full time as a representative of New Holland, covering 41 dealerships in northern Indiana. So the help he gets from his parents in terms of land and equipment has been invaluable. His father George has “always” been around cattle. “We’ve grown every year since,” Wayne observed. He bought one cow, which became 10, then 20, 30, 43 in 2015 and now 48 pro-

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around 80-90 ewes and around the same number of rams. Most are sold to other farms, either for breeding or butchering purposes. They typically keep around 15 ewes to replenish their ﬂock, along with a few rams to breed with them. Breeding season takes place in the late summer/early fall, with the gestation period of ﬁve months bringing lambs in February or March. “Indiana is not a sheep state,” Glen pointed out. “A lot of what we raise ends up a long way from here.” Chris noted their sheep have travelled as far east as Maryland and as far west as Iowa, and many places in between. The Joneses keep extensive records of the lineage of each sheep born. They keep track of both the sire and dam of each sheep born and, through the NSIP program, are able to log enormous amounts of data including the projected weight and quality of each lamb born at the farm. This allows them to provide very detailed information to a potential buyer about each ewe and ram they sell, including their potential breeding rates and even a parasite count. At every data point, the sheep sold by Hidden Valley Farm is above the national breeding average, meaning the sheep are of superior quality. The data also allows them to bring in rams who make

up for any deﬁciencies that may exist within the ﬂock. “One thing that is very different about sheep as opposed to cattle is that it’s really hard to know when a ewe is in heat,” added Glen. “There are very few visible signs.” Chris pointed out the average breeding life of a ewe is around eight to nine years. She said the oldest ewes they have were born in 2013. The youngest breeders are as young as 1-1/2 years old. Contrary to popular belief, Glen noted wool is not a very in-demand product in the United States. An average sheep can produce around $6 a year of wool, while a butchered sheep can bring in around $500. He also noted the Polypay breed is not one used for showing through 4-H. In fact, there isn’t even a category for the breed at the fair. Additionally, there is very little demand for rams beyond their use as sires. Most of the ones born in February and March are already in the grocery stores. “There aren’t too many people doing what we’re doing,” Glen noted. “We focus on the commercial industry and many of our sales, as is the case with most of the livestock business, are being sold to the Mennonites and the Amish. That’s just the way the industry is going.”

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Lyla Clauson, 10, had a very successful ﬁrst year at the Fulton County 4-H fair this summer; but that’s really no surprise as she has been showing pigs since she was 1 year old. Clauson, who turned 10 the same day the pig show was at the fair, July 14, said showing livestock is a good way to spend time with her family, friends and animals. Her parents, Kyle and Jessica, actually grew up showing pigs themselves. Each of them grew up in agriculture, in FFA, and were 10-year 4-H members. Kyle began having sales every spring when he ﬁnished 4-H himself, and that is actually where Kyle met Jessica. They continued those family traditions to raise, sell and show pigs together with their children. The Clauson family raises several breeds on their farm. They raise crossbred, any color; Yorkshire, white with up ears; landrace, white with down ears; and Durocs, red with down ears. Clauson said there really isn’t any different way to treat the different breeds other than it is harder to

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Using the tractor and a water wheel planter, they were able to make the labor of planting much more bearable. The plants are placed in holes beneath black planters paper mulch, which Smith said is supposed to help with weed control. While it provides some relief from the unwanted growth, she said they spend a few hours each day manually pulling weeds to keep the prized berry plants healthy without the undesirable competition. For next season, they plan to add a different variety of strawberries that will only produce in June. They still will have the everbearing plants that will provide summer-long fruit. Eventually they want to have 2 acres of berries available for picking. “Our plants are on a grid system,” Smith added. “Each year we will pull up 1/3 of our plants and replace them with new ones. Younger plants produce the bigger, fresher strawberries, so we want to make sure that we are replanting some each season.” In the off-season, Smith plans to sell freeze dried candies, fruits and

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where kids 16 and younger can enjoy free fair food. The food is offered from 4-6 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to noon Saturday; and 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Each day offers a different variety of food for the tasting. A wide variety of entertainment will take place during the festival, both on the NIPSCO stage and inside the entertainment tent. The popular Night Shift band will perform on the stage at 5 and 7 p.m. Friday. Also Friday evening, live pro wrestling will take place on the baseball diamond

at 9 p.m. Saturday will open with a biscuits and gravy breakfast at 7 p.m. on the midway. Stage entertainment Saturday includes Return to Normal at 1030 a.m., Christian Strutz at 7 p.m. and Copper Bridges at 8:30 p.m. Wrestling will once again take place at 10 p.m. On Sunday, Dr. Cleatus will be on the NIPSCO stage along with Hillbilly Silly Science Spectacular. The Great American Sideshow will have performances each day with the schedule

posted at the venue. There will be three shows Friday and Sunday, and six shows Sunday. The entertainment tent will have a full schedule of shows each day, including the Great KALIT, Dr. Insecta, Dr. Cleatus and the Hillbilly Silly Science Spectacular and the Singing Ventriloquist. Check the schedule for scheduled times. Other events taking place during the festival will include a cornhole tournament, cutest baby contest and baking contest auction Friday; the

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 23

4:00 PM - Registration for Baking Contest 6:00 PM at Kewanna Public Library Sponsor: KIBITZER TAVERN

6:00 PM Judging of Baking Contest Entries

Thank You SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS RIDE SPONSORS Jackson Demolition Services • K&K Recovery LLC Manitou Moose Lodge • Indian Trail Wines Local Farmers • VFW Post #1121 • Juan Hook Towing 50 Shades of Beauty - Logansport & Kewanna Affordable Hearing Store of Rochester Kewanna United Methodist Church Poisel Services LLC • Van Lake’s Repair LLC Black Gold • Rapid View LLC • R&R Visual LLC Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory CFS Crop Fertility Specialist • Richard’s Concrete Shopping Guide News

Celebrating Our 18th Anniversary THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING KEWANNA FALL FESTIVAL

You are the reason for our continued success!

FRIDAY, SEPT. 24

4:00 PM - Games, Food, Arts, Craft Vendors 10:00 PM & Chain Saw Carving 4:00 PM-FREE GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY CIRCUS 4:00 PM - KIDS EAT FREE (16 and under) 6:00 PM Cookies - Sponsor: SHOOK SHACK Hot Dog - Sponsor: BECCA’S CONCESSIONS BBQ - Sponsor: CJ’S 5:00 PM Night Shift Band - NIPSCO Stage Sponsor: E&B PAVING, KUERT CONCRETE 6:00 PM Cornhole - Tennis Court 5:00 pm Registration 6:00 PM Cutest Baby Contest - NIPSCO Stage Sponsor: FLIRT BOUTIQUE 6:30 PM Baking Contest Auction - NIPSCO Stage Sponsor: KIBITZER TAVERN 7:00 PM - Night Shift Band- NIPSCO Stage Close Sponsor: ROCHESTER METAL PRODUCTS 7:00 PM-FREE GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY CIRCUS 9:00 PM Live Pro Wrestling - Baseball Diamond Sponsors: NAPA ROCHESTER, PRO TREE SERVICE, LOCAL FARMERS, UPRIGHT IRON WORKS, LUKE 631 DEALS GREAT AMERICAN SIDESHOW SCHEDULE POSTED AT VENUE Friday & Sunday — 3 Shows • Saturday — 6 Shows

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25

7:00 AM 11:00 AM 9:00 A M 2:00 PM 10:30 AM 1:00 PM 11:00 AM 11:00 PM

Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast - Midway Sponsor: VFW POST #1121 Book Giveaway- Library Sponsor: KEWANNA PUBLIC LIBRARY Return to Normal Band - NIPSCO Stage Sponsor: EVAN’S INSURANCE Games, Food, Arts, Craft Vendors & Chain Saw Carving

11:00AM-FREE GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY CIRCUS 11:00 AM - KIDS EAT FREE (16 and under) 1:00 PM Corn Dog - Sponsor: PORK “N” OUT Kettle Corn - Sponsor: POPPERS KETTLE CORN 12:00 PM Duke Star Frisbee Dog Team - Park Sponsor: FULTON COUNTY BEST ONE TIRE 1:00 PM Tribute to Home Town Heroes Parade Posthumous Grand Marshall: Carla Wallenda 2:30 PM KEWANNA H.E.A.R.T. BENEFIT AUCTION Sponsor: LUKE 631 DEALS 2:30 PM - 5K Race Registration 3:30 PM Kewanna Fire Station 4:00 PM-FREE GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY CIRCUS 4:00 PM Chief Kewanna 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk for Fun - Fire Station Little Chief Fun Run (Ages 8-12) FREE Papoose Pow-Wow (Ages 2-7)

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 26

11:00 AM - Games, Food, Arts, Craft Vendors 5:00 PM & Chain Saw Carving 12:00 PM Northern Indiana Pullers Garden Tractor Pull - Behind Fire Station 11:00 am Weigh-In 1:00 PM Dr. Cleatus - NIPSCO Stage Hillbilly Silly Science Spectacular Sponsor: BEACON CREDIT UNION 2:00 PM Duke Star Frisbee Dog Team Sponsor: WOOF INC, LEITERS FORD TAVERN 2:00 PM-FREE GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY CIRCUS 2:00 PM - KIDS EAT FREE (16 and under) 4:00 PM Chocolate Covered Banana - ALAN SCHWARDE Homemade Soft Drinks - BAYOU BILLY Mouse Ears - BOY SCOUT TROOP #782

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2021 Kewanna

Fall Festival

September 24-26 Have Fun at the Festival!

FULTON COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT RECYCLING CENTER 1452 Wentzel Street • Rochester, IN • 574-223-4939

REDUCE ➟ REUSE ➟ RECYCLE!

Kewanna Metal Specialties, Inc. 419 W. Main Street Kewanna, Indiana (574) 653-2554

Welcome Back To Kewanna! We Missed You!!

Proud to call Kewanna “home” since 1960!

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PHONE: HONE: 574.893.4690

FAX: 574.893.4560

Agricultural • Post Buildings • Industrial Commercial Garages • Steel Buildings • Concrete Residing • Metal & Shingle Roofing • Overhead Doors

In Business FREE! Estimates Since 1965 P.O. Box 307, Akron, IN 46910

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HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT TRAVIS HEISHMAN

Presented by Kewanna H.E.A.R.T. In Cooperation with The Fulton Co. Community Foundation

Have Fun @ The Festival!

Thank you for coming! Please enjoy yourself and come back again next year!

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Located on Highway 17 • 3 Miles South of Highway 14 For information: 574-230-3756 Schedule is subject to change. Please check information booth.

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2021 Kewanna

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4:00 PM The Great KALITA Sponsor: FOURWAY COMPUTER 5:00 PM Dr. Insecta Sponsor: FRIEDERSDOFF WELLNESS CENTER 6:00 PM Dr. Cleatus Hillbilly Silly Science Spectacular Sponsor: UPRIGHT IRON WORKS 7:00 PM The Great KALITA Sponsor: BOB’S LOCK & KEY 8:00 PM Dr. Insecta Sponsor: OAK RIDGE FARMS

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1800 E. Broadway Logansport, IN 46947 (574) 753-3498

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26

1200 West 18th Street Rochester

574-223-1200

12:00 PM The Great KALITA Sponsor: SHEPHERD’S, PARKWAY BODY SHOP 1:00 PM Dr. Insecta Sponsor: CRAIG WELDING 2:00 PM Singing Ventriloquist Sponsor: ROCHESTER METAL PRODUCTS 3:00 PM Dr. Cleatus Hillbilly Silly Science Spectacular Sponsor: ZANE’S LP GAS

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ROCHESTER OFFICE 2180 Southway 31 Rochester, IN 46975 (574) 212-0298 Subject to credit approval. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Farm Credit Mid-America is an equal opportunity lender and equal opportunity provider.

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BUYER BEWARE The Papers Incorporated cannot screen all advertisements to eliminate possibilities of fraud or misleading information. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Persons responding to ads are advised to contact the Better Business Bureau in your area or the Indiana Secretary of State’s Fraud Hotline before sending any money. 1-800-223-8791

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MOVING/BARN SALE! September 24-25, 8am-4pm, 4326E 700N, Rochester, IN.

574-223-2617

HUGE GARAGE SALE! Friday & Saturday, 9am? 2815 Wabash Avenue, Rochester.

Pay Rate $8-$15 Per Hour Depending On Position & Your Availability, Etc.

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GARAGE SALE, Sept. 24-25, 9-4. No clothes, lots of misc. 3622 Manitou Park Rd. SEPT. 24-25, 8AM-5PM. Toys, books & misc. items. 1304 Washington Street, Rochester.

Taking Applications for Front & Kitchen - Part-time

YARD SALE, Saturday 8am-4pm, 1115 Elm Street. Clothes, books, movies, furniture, jewelry, kids ride on toys.

Streamliner Family Restaurant

SALE! Infant to 12 month, new & used DVDs, furniture, etc. 1609 Audubon Ave., 8-5 Friday, Sept. 25.

*Must be 16 yrs. or older. Apply in person Tuesday-Friday 11 am-5 pm. Closed on Mondays

201 E. 9th St. (across from the courthouse)

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

1-800-552-3309 Fax 574-382-2522

Now Hiring • 1st Shift • Full Time

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Apply In Person At: 310 S. Walnut St., Burket, IN Or Send Resume To: tamra@warsawblackoxide.com Warsaw Black Oxide Inc. 574-328-4011

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

(574) 835-8499

JOHNS FAMILY HANDYMAN and Cleaning Residential & Commercial

Summer Power Washing Specials!

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE! Lots of misc.! Friday, 8am-4pm and Saturday, 8am-2pm. 2109 Ball Court, Rochester.

We Hand-Wash Prep Every House!

6-FAMILY SALE, Sat., Sept. 25, 8am-4pm, Grass Creek Fire Station. Furniture, garden decor, college refrigerator, patio set, housewares, something for everyone.

• Electric • Plumbing • Rooﬁng & Siding • Lawn Maintenance

FIVE FAMILY INSIDE HUGE SALE. Electric edger, garden feeder, tools & much more. Friday 24 & Saturday 25, 8-5. 6879 W. State Road 14, Rochester. GARAGE SALE, 8-4 Fri. 24th & 8-1 Sat. 25th. 2014 Fords Ct., Rochester. Barstools, patio set, new pack & play, bikes, dishes, men’s shoes, something for everyone!

VETERAN DISCOUNT LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED

Call 574-835-4759 Or 574-835-0879

3-FAMILY GARAGE SALE, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9-5. Something for everyone. 50 fishing poles, tackle boxes, many hand tools, lots of power tools, tiller, mower, clothes, kids toys, movies and more. 1729 Audubon Ave. HUGE GARAGE SALE - several families. Antiques, Miss Me jeans, baby items, crib set, clothes, furniture, household, plants. Talma Community Building 6863 N. IN-25, Rochester, Thursday-Friday 7am-6pm, Sept. 23-Sept. 24. 4-FAMILY GARAGE SALE, Friday, Sept. 24, 7-4; Saturday, Sept. 25, 8-12. 14’ Lowe jon boat w/trailer, 15 hp 4-stroke Mercury, Strike Master gas ice auger, fishing/hunting equipment, jr. size clothes, crafts, purses, Ducks Unlimited framed prints, duck decoys, household items/decor, misc. 2009 Fords Ct., Rochester.

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FOR SALE: Trailer full of 3/4”x10” knotty pine paneling, various lengths. Also 4-person paddle boat. Call 574-653-1256 and leave message.

Machined Castings Specialties currently has full-time openings on 1st shift for CNC machine operators and light assembly workers. Experience would be great but on the job training is available. Benefits for full-time employees include: health and life insurance, paid holidays, vacation time and retirement plan. Please apply in person at 290 Blacketor Drive, Rochester, IN.

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Best satellite TV with 2 year price guarantee! $59.99/mo with 190 channels and 3 months free premium movie channels! Free next day installation! Call 844-842-4469

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SLABWOOD AT YOUR LOCAL SAWMILL at a Summer Discount Price! Would make good outdoor furnace wood! Call 574-223-4586 for more info. Train online to do medical billing! Become a Medical Office Professional at CTI! Get trained & certified to work in months! 888-572-6790. (M-F 8-6 ET) AT&T Internet. Starting at $40/month w/2-mo agmt. 1 TB of data/mo. Ask how to bundle & SAVE! Geo & svc restrictions apply. 1-888-796-8850 Directv Now. No Satellite. $40/mo 65 Channels. Stream news, live events, sports & on demand titles. No contract/commitment. 1-866-825-6523 HOME BREAK-INS take less than 60 SECONDS. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets NOW for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 866-409-0308 HughesNet - Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 866-499-0141 BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-761-1725 Update your home with beautiful new blinds & shades. Free in-home estimates make it convenient to shop from home. Professional installation. Top quality - Made in the USA. Free consultation: 877-212-7578. Ask about our specials!

EMPLOYMENT General Employment E030 HELP WANTED. Quality Inn front desk. Hours vary. Apply in person. No calls please. Monday-Thursday 8am-2pm.

Insurance

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Dental insurance - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance - not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-888-623-3036 www.dental50plus.com/58 #6258

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LOOK! Now stocking generators. New stock of Echo equipment. Lawn mowers, chain saws, trimmers, small engines, sales & service, new saws and chains in stock. 3871E 700N, Ramer Small Engine, 574-223-3572.

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

Moving & Storage C230 Long distance moving: Call for a free quote from America’s Most Trusted Interstate Movers. Let us take the stress out of moving! Speak to a relocation specialist 888-721-2194

HVAC SERVICE TECH. Pay based on experience. Reply to P.O. Box 164, Rochester, IN 46975.

DSP

Manitou Training Center has a full-time opening for a DSP (Direct Support Staff) working with individuals with developemntal disabilities. High school diploma/GED/valid driver’s license required. No experience necessary, training is provided. Apply at 1690 E. Lucas St., Rochester, IN

FARM Farm Supplies

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STRAW BALES FOR SALE. Small squares. $4.00 ea. 574-835-2246

MERCHANDISE Health Aids

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

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Health/Fitness

P150 REAL ESTATE SALES

VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-445-5928 Hablamos Español Stroke & Cardiovascular disease are leading causes of death according to the AHA. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Call Life Line Screening to schedule a screening. Special offer 5 screenings for $149. 1-833-549-4540

Lawn Equipment P180 FOR SALE: Riding mower 2014 Craftsman, will not stay running, cleaned out carburetor, new spark plug, new ignition coil, new belt last year (deck) T1000 7 speed, Shift-on-the-Go 42” deck. 574-780-1831

Machinery/Tools P190 FORKLIFTS - Anyone looking for a fixer forklift, there are multiple available for sale. Can be seen at Van Duyne Inc., 2602 S. 500 E., Rochester or call 574-223-6656.

Misc. Merchandise P200 !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-433-8277 The Generac PWRcell solar plus battery storage system. Save money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages & power your home. Full installation services. $0 down financing option. Request free no obligation quote. 1-855-270-3785

Lots For Sale

FOR SALE: University Lots 71&72, 1608 Audubon Avenue, corner of Audubon & 16th Street, Rochester. Call 574-780-1831.

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Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

REAL ESTATE RENTALS Buildings For Rent U030

Zebra of the Week

The latest Zebra of the Week is Brett Galbraith. Galbraith was nominated by Mrs. Wolford, who said: “Today, Brett noticed one of [the other] kids struggling with a jammed locker. Brett tried to help him but realized

he needed a ruler or something to help with the jam. He approached three teachers to ask for help. We only had plastic rulers which would break. Brett went back to the student to reassure him, and somehow Brett got the locker open on his

own. This was awesome. The other student was really stressed, but Brett saved the day.” Thank you, Brett, for helping another student in need and demonstrating what it takes to “be a Zebra!”

Free drive up COVID-19 testing Fulton County Health Department & Strike Team are offering free dive up testing Sept. 22-25 at Fulton County Fairgrounds, 1009 W. 3rd St., Rochester. No appoint-

ment required. Face masks are required and social distancing is practiced. Below are the hours of the free drive up COVID-19 testing:

Noon-8 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Use the entrance closest to US 31 when coming for test.

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

TRANSPORTATION Autos Wanted

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

WANTED Junk Autos & Trucks Paying Fair Prices!

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PUBLIC AUCTIONS Benedict Public Auction 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 15726 18B Road, Culver. Located 3 miles east of Culver on SR 10 to Pear Road, then south to 18B Road, then west to auction or 6 miles west of Argos on SR 10 to Pear Road. Lawn, garden, shop, collectibles, tractors, implements, jeeps to sell at 5:30 p.m. John Benedict, owner, (574) 216-6510, or call Ball Auction and Realty Inc., (574) 342-8299 or visit ballrealtygroup.com.

Online Real Estate Auction 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. Open house, 5:30-6 p.m., Sept. 15. 6159 W. Shilling Road, Mentone, 27 acres offered in three tracts. Project home, cropland, woods, building sites. www.MetzgerAuction.com, (260) 982-0238. Online Lake Home Auction 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27. Online only. Home on Hoffman Lake, 2757 N. Williamson Drive, Warsaw. www.MetzgerAuction.com. John Burnau, auction man-

ager. (574) 376-5340. Converse Auction Wednesday, Sept. 29. Auction times: noon, personal property; 6 p.m., real estate. 60398 CR 113, Elkhart. Two miles south of Elkhart to CR 26, then east 4½ miles to CR 113, then south ½ mile. Open house, 4-6 p.m., Sept. 13. 1.1 acres in two parcels: .566 acre w/buildings & .5 acre bare lot. 3,000 sq. ft. house. Autos, golf cart, shop items, appliances, lawn/garden, building items. Robert and Michelle Converse, owners. HahnAuctioneers.com. (574) 773-8445. Wanemacher Public Auction 10 a.m. Oct. 2, 2750 E. 12th Road, Bourbon, from downtown Bourbon on North Main Street (SR 331) to Shaffer Road, then east to auction, watch for Ball

Auction signs. Household, antiques and collectibles, lawn garden shop and fence, moped and golf cart. Robert (Bob) Wanemacher Trust, Jeff Wanemacher, trustee. Ball Auction and Realty, Inc., www.ballrealtygroup.com or call (574) 342-8299. Holloway Estate Auction 9 a.m., Oct. 2, 9010 W. SR 25, Mentone. Hahn Auctioneers Inc. Promkheio Estate Auction 10 a.m., Oct. 2 and 3, 1013 N. Long Drive, Syracuse. Antiques, African art, furniture, glassware, taxidermy, advertisement metal signs. Salazar Auction Service, LLC. (574) 457-6754. Anders Public Auction 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 11808 Lincoln Highway, Plymouth. Tools, collectibles, furniture. Visit www.oakcrestauc-

Distinguished Young Women program deadline extended

JOB OPENING NURSERY ATTENDANT

Rochester Grace United Methodist Church is seeking an individual for our Nursery Attendant position. The church nursery is a vital element in the ministry of Rochester Grace United Methodist Church. This is the ﬁrst place in the church where children learn about the love of God. It is a place where infants and toddlers will experience safety, security, and enjoyment where God is central. This position requires a love of God and a love of children. The is a paid position which requires 3-4 hours every Sunday and some special holiday services. A full background check will be conducted prior to any hiring decisions being made. If you are interested, please email your resume to ofﬁce@rochestergraceumc.org g or mail to the address below. Staff Parish Relations Committee Grace United Methodist Church 201 W. 7th St. Rochester, IN 46975

The application deadline for the Fulton County Distinguished Young Women scholarship program as been extended. The new deadline is Friday, Sept. 24. The program is open to senior girls from Rochester and Tippecanoe Valley high schools, or a Fulton County resident who will graduate in 2022. This includes Caston High School and home schooled students. Applications should be submitted by Sept. 24. There will be 10 scholarships awarded totalling $4,500 and can be

used for any type of continuing education. Applications can be completed on like at www.fulton. in.distinguishedyw.org. There will be a call out/orientation meeting starting at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at Caston High School. Additional information can be found at the national website www. distinguishedyw.org or by visiting the YouTube channel “DYW of Fulton County” or by contacting local chairman Michaela Slisher, at slisher@rtcol.com or call or text (574) 727-2866.

tions.com for photos. Coin Auction Nov. 10, Claywood Event Center, Nappanee. Coin auction. Advertising deadline is Sept. 22. To consign or for more information, call LC Auctions and Real Estate LLC, (574) 773-0222.

Water department projects to affect city residents The City of Rochester Water Department will be engaging in the following upcoming projects: Beginning Monday, Sept. 27, the Utility Office drive-up window will be closed for repairs. The office will be open for business, but the drive-up services will not be available until repairs are complete. They anticipate drive-up services to be operational by Thursday, Sept. 30. All payment services are still available, including pay-byphone, pay online, stopping in the lobby or sending in the mail. Beginning Monday, Oct. 4, M.E. Simpson & Company will be performing the semi-annual unidirectional flushing of the city water main lines, a process to clean the lines. The work will continue for 30 days, weather permitting. During these dates, residents may experience cloudy or discolored water at any time. The water is safe to use and drink. Running it longer before use may help to clear it. Avoid washing white clothes while the water is discolored. The city apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause, but doing so does ensure the water lines are properly maintained.

Fall decorating packages available Rochester Optimist Club is offering fall decorating packages to area residents and businesses. Decorate your home or ofﬁce for fall and help Fulton County youth at the same time. The club is offering a fall decorating package for $75. The package includes delivery and set up of pumpkins, gourds, two straw bales and corn stalks. Delivery begins Tuesday, Sept. 28. The cost includes removal if desired, either before or after Thanksgiving. Mums also are available for $7 per plant. Proceeds from your purchase go to further the Optimist Club’s goal of helping the community’s youth through scholarships and contributions to youth programs. Orders an be made at the Optimist Club Pumpkin Stand on Ninth Street or from any Rochester Optimist Club member. You can also call Rachel Arndt at (574) 849-4731, or Becky Mahoney at (574) 529-3266.

Valley FFA to hold fish fry Tippecanoe Valley FFA will hold its annual FFA Fish & Tenderloin Fry from 4:15-6:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24. The service will be drive thru, carry-out only at the high school. All tickets are $10. The meal will be prepared by Dan’s Fish Fry Service. Amish fried pies also will be available for purchase. There is no pre-order on pies.