Locally, Fulton County Public Library in Rochester has been actively addressing literacy issues at all age levels since The Literacy Coalition was formed in 1988. In 2015 Tim Roe assumed the role of literacy director, succeeding Gordon Bohs, who held the position for nearly 15 years; however, Bohs stayed on at FCPL to continue his work getting books into the hands of young children.
“What children do in the first five years is very important in learning to read,” said Bohs. He noticed this first as an elementary school principal. “I saw children coming into kindergarten, and there was a big difference between those kids who were exposed to books at an early age and those who were not.” As FCPL literacy director, Bohs approached the Fulton County Health Department, Head Start programs, WIC and others about distributing books to children they come into contact with, as well as mothers of newborns at Woodlawn Hospital. He continues to hand out 30-40 books per month.
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“The essence of learning is the ability to problem solve and have an awareness of the tools available to us,” said Roe. The library is a veritable Swiss Army knife full of such tools.One of Roe’s most successful projects has been “Poet Tree,” an annual collection of work by local writers and artists of all ages he compiles during Poetry Month in April. “I do a lot of editing,” he added. This includes not only poetry, but also books written by local authors, often for the first time.
FCPL’s literacy programming came full circle with a planned presentation by Riley Child Development Center’s Stephan Viehweg on learning the signs of child development from birth to age 6. Unfortunately, Viehweg was forced to postpone the Aug. 18 program; however, it is expected to be rescheduled.Formore information on FCPL’s literacy programming, including specific times and locations, visit fulco.lib.in.us or facebook.com/ fcpublib or call (574) 223-2713. The Rochester branch of FCPL is located at 320 W. 7th St.
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“They’re excited about getting those books,” said Bohs. “It’s a good way to try to fill thatWithgap.”Bohs continuing his work with early readers, Roe turned his attention to lifelong learners upon becoming director in 2015. This includes addressing the needs of library patrons that go beyond simply borrowing material. Among his many responsibilities are tutoring English language learners, proctoring examinations, training adults in skills needed for work and implementing new literacy programs.
FCPL’s literacy department also works with Indiana Humanities’ “One State One Story” program. For this year’s story, Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s “World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments,” the library is hosting a bird walk at the Judy Burton Trail Saturday, Oct. 29, followed by a watercolor project led by local artist Erica Coffing on Thursday, Nov. 3. Likely as a result of “Poet Tree,” Roe received a grant to work with Indiana Authors Awards honoree Kevin McKelvey, who will be at the Rochester library Saturday, Oct. 22, to lead a multi-genre writers workshop. “Writing is one of the main focuses of the library,” stated Roe. “It is how we organize our thoughts, discover our learning velocity.”
In 1987, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization designated Sept. 8 as International Literacy Day to raise awareness of the value of literacy and to encourage children and adults alike to develop their literacy skills.
The Fulton Economic Development Corporation is taking steps to reimagine its economic future. Key economic drivers in the county are manufacturing and agriculture. In March, FEDCO launched a five-month-long effort to examine what residents aspired for the county of 20,000 people.
“We’re looking at doing a housing study and strategy. What kind of housing do we need, and we’re looking countywide, not just focused in Rochester; we want to look at the county as a whole,” said Futrell.Fulton is a member of the North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council, which was awarded $30 million from the state’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative. Futrell said the county wants to use some of the funding to improve sidewalks and roads leading to a shopping center area and a former winery.
Two weeks ago, the parent company of Schnabeltier Winery donated the building and property to the Rochester-based Outlet Youth Center. “The gift of this property will allow us to greatly expand our services, provide outdoor activities and open up many new programing possibilities for the kids that attend our programs and events,” said Patience Hisey, director of The Outlet Youth Center. Futrell said the youth center is an example of a community amenity that new residents might look for.“Having those amenities to attract people, what can we do to keep growing, keep either retaining residents … or attracting new ones,” wondered Futrell. “We are working diligently to get all those plans ready so we can get that submitted to the state for READI dollars.”Futrell said with the priority list in place, the board of directors has drafted a strategic investment plan for ensuring operational goals all have accountabilities and measurable results. She said it will be finalized soon.
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job now and become the best version he can be. He plans to continue coaching at TVHS and coach more kids to be the best they can be while giving them the best experience.
cepted the position as junior varsity coach for boys basketball at Tippecanoe Valley High“AlthoughSchool.I love Zimmer Biomet, my passion is to coach the youth in our community to mold them into upstanding contributors in society.” he said about his love for coaching. When asked what his favorite coaching moments have been, he said not one moment sticks out but the memories that make up the entire story.
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Over the years being able to watch the kids grow from little sixth graders to walking across the stage at graduation and some into college has been the most rewarding memory of all to him. In the future Shepherd does not have any plans to further his career, just that he wants to excel in his sourcing
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In an interview with Inside INdiana Business, FEDCO Interim Director Tiffany Futrell said the resignation last fall of her predecessor, Executive Director Terry Lee, prompted the organization to examine its mission. “We were at a point of opportunity to look at ourselves as an organization. Where do we go from here? How do we keep moving forward? And to also bring our city, county, all of our elected officials to the same table,” explained Futrell. FEDCO conducted two dozen listening sessions and meetings to gather input from residents and other community stakeholders. Futrell says participants shared their ideas of growth and where they wanted FEDCO to focus to keep residents there and attract more workers. But to do so also required new opportunities and amenities.“AsCOVID has shown us, you can almost work from anywhere. People no longer follow jobs. Jobs follow people,” Futrell said. “Our biggest thing is looking at how can we keep growing. How can we keep our current residents and future residents happy with quality of life.”As FEDCO continues to lay out its game plan, it has established five priorities, including hiring a chief executive officer to guide the organization in carrying out the newFEDCOvision. will be creating a diversified funding plan for organizational sustainability, and also plans to create an economic environment to simplify the process for businesses to locate and grow there.The organization plans to create a marketing plan to target its messaging.Economic development officials also understand the need for quality affordable housing.
Shepherd has a passion to coach
Shaun Shepherd has been an avid member of the Fulton County community, from coaching at Tippecanoe schools to raising his kids through the schoolShepherdsystem.is married with five kids ranging from 2 to 18 years old. His life is busy enough without adding in his job of 25 years as a new product introduction sourcing engineer II at Zimmer Biomet. Starting as a machinist, Shepherd worked his way up to the role he currently holds at Zimmer where he assists with the launch of new medical instrumentation that aids with implantation procedures. Although he didn’t go into Zimmer looking for much other than a job, he soon found it turned into much more as the years progressed. Over the years, Shepherd has been blessed with the chance to travel to many different countries, including Switzerland, Ireland and his favorite and most frequently traveled to country, China.Traveling to China so much, Shepherd has grown to love his colleagues there as his family. “They are friendly and cordial,” Shepherd quoted about his friends. With all the COVID restrictions, Shepherd has not been able to travel as much as he had before 2020. Although he misses all the experience and food, especially the dumplings, he acquired while traveling, with his kids in so many sports and activities Shepherd would hate to miss their accomplishments because he wasn’t home. For the past 14 years, Shepherd has loved being able to work with the youth in the community and helping them achieve their dreams in sports. For the past seven years he was the head coach for the boys seventh-grade basketball team at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School and has recently ac-
Purdue University Extension Service in Fulton County released the names of 4-H’ers who had projects exhibited in the Community Building at the 2022 Indiana State Fair. The following are 4-H’ers who received orange ribbons for exceptional merit:Lindy Armstrong, beginner, general arts and crafts. Evan Harsh, advanced, general arts and crafts. Kyler Lowe, advanced, construction and architectural replica.Mitchell Clark, intermediate, dog poster or display. Alison Bauman, level 3, electric.Emily Vigar, level C, floral display. Deylen Darling, level D, foods preserved.ChasWarpenburg, photography, intermediate, color salon print.Katelyn Coon, grade 3, wearable sewing construction. Katie Schouten, intermediate, soil and water science. Kaylee DeSonia, advanced, wildlife.
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Good neighbors: I have 10 blue canning jars to get rid of, six quarts and four pints. Also, a bike seat for baby to ride in (WeeRide). Located in Rochester. Call (574) 223-2470.
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A recent letter to Fulton County Historical Society members from Museum Director Melinda Clinger and FCHS President Dan Tyler announced FCHS received a grant of $3,900 made possible by appropriated funds from the Indiana State Legislature in conjunction with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, Indiana Arts Commission and the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County. The amount, however, does not cover the total cost of paid programs, which cost approximately $9,500.“This grant is more than last year but cuts at the federal level are still a threat,” the letter stated. The grant is for the hiring of special music programs for the annual Trail of Courage Living History Festival being held Sept. 1718. IAC has been awarding grants to FCHS since 1980 to help fund the historic arts at the Trail of Courage.Programs include River Valley Colonials Fife & Drum Corp; Danny Russel as Daniel Boone; Paul Mitchell, musician; Aztec dancers, Indian dancers, Indian drum, Anderson Marching Bagpipers, Mark and Liza Woolever andVolunteermore. help is also needed at the Trail of Courage. “Every year thousands of people come pouring in and we are short of help, especially on Sunday.” To make a donation, volunteer or for additional information, visit fultoncountyhistory.org or call (574) 223-4436.
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“Effective Communication Strategies” will be presented at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, in Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. The presentation will be led by MaryAnn Pruitt, Alzheimer’s Association program manager. Communication is more than just talking and listening; it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect.Jointhis presentation to explore how communication takes place when someone has Al-
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Preceding him in death are his parents, Harry and Betty R. Rager. A celebration of life was held Sept. 7 at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Military honors were conduted by the Knox Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard and the U.S. Air Force Honors Team. Richard A Ruhnow Richard A. Ruhnow, 69, Monterey, died at 1:40 a.m. Aug. 31, 2022. A memorial gathering will take place 2-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Rans Funeral Home, Metzger Chapel, 123 E. Main St., Kewanna. Jane Ruth Rush Jane Ruth Rush, 89, Warsaw, died at 10:07 a.m. Aug. 28,She2022. was born on Aug. 2, 1933, in Mishawaka. On Sept. 14, 1957, she married James “Jim” Lawrence Rush. He survives.Also surviving is her son, Mark (Tammy) James Rush, Akron; three daughters, Lucy (Cris) Petersen, Howell, Mich., Loretta (Darryl) DeWitt, Osceola, Julie (Paul) Deming, Syracuse; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jerry (Kim) Haughee, Mishawaka, Joel Haughee, San Francisco,SheCalif.was preceded in death by her parents, Lucy and Walter Haughee; two brothers; two great-grandchildren. A celebration of life was held Sept. 1 at First Christian Church, 115 Park Ridge Drive, Warsaw. A graveside service followed at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Indiana internshipsofferingRepublicansSenatepaid
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Elnita Ruth Hart Elnita Ruth Hart, 93, Plymouth, died at 12:30 a.m. Aug. 20,She2022. was born May 20, 1929. On July 1, 1967, she married Roy Beedy; he preceded her in death. On Dec. 1, 1990, she married James Hart; he preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia “Gin” Ruth (Gary) Sullivan, Rochester; sons, Harold “Butch” (Karen) Clevenger, Walkerton and James (Linda) Clevenger, Breman; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 15 greatgreat-grandchildren; sister, Emily Brown, Plymouth; stepdaughter, Tonya Pletcher, Etna Green; stepsons, James Hart Jr., Culver; Rick Hart, Culver. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Rosa MacLain; son, Larry Clevenger; eight sisters; three brothers; stepson, David Hard; daughter-in-law,FuneralStarrene.services were held Sept. 2 at Deaton-Clemens Van Glider Funeral Home, 300 E. Madison St., Plymouth. Burial followed at New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
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James Rager, 73, Knox, died at 5:07 p.m. Aug. 30, 2022. He was born Nov. 29, 1948. He married Carol Dugan, she preceded him in daughter.great-grand-grandchildren;Dilts,NicolehisSurvivingdeath.aredaughter,(Joseph)Knox;four
Rosa M. Figueroa Rosa M. Figueroa, 78, Rochester , died Aug. 30, 2022.She was born Oct. 30, 1943.She is survived by her mother, Adela Huertas; four children, Raul Escudero, Carlos (Lucia) Escudero, Milagritos (Ivan) Ramos, and Guida (Miguel Vera) Escudero; seven siblings, Humberto (Nery) Figueroa, David (Wilma) Figueroa, Arturo (Nirvia) Figueroa, Consuelo (Juau) Figueroa, Martin Figueroa; Carlos (Silvia) Figueroa; 18 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Rosa Maria was preceded in death by her father, Antonio Figueroa. A celebration of the life was held Sept. 2 at the Whippoorwill Community Church, 4795 N. 200W. Rochester. Interment was in the Richland Center Cemetery, Rochester. The Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, has been entrusted with arrangements.
It is difficult to describe just how much your gesture of support in our time of need means to us. To have a reminder from the people that care for us that we are not alone in our grief is Thankimmeasurable.youforreaching out and sharing your condolences. It is only with the help of the wonderful people in our lives that we will be able to get through this. A special thank you to Rev. Arthur Nazario, Wings Etc. and Jeri and the staff of Good Family Funeral Home, for their thoughtful consideration and caring services. Thank You The Family of Arabella Sue Martir
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Left to cherish Ershel’s memory are two daughters, Mary Mills and husband Mike of Talma and Sherri Brock and husband Marty of Plymouth; son, Gary Harrold of Kewanna; nine grandchildren, Ashlee Harper and fiancé Burnie Hayes, Mellisha Rensberger and husband Alan, Eljah Harper, Matthew Harrold, Leslie Einspahar, Brittany Thompson and husband Chayse, Haley Markley, Jory Harrold and Electa Witham; 12 great-grandchildren, Rhemi Shaye Thompson, Ielliana Luse, Kamdin Harrold, Kayleigh Einspahar, Madison and Reese Rensberger, Kain Pattison, Makinzee Jordan, Warren Harper, Olliveia Messersmith, Whyatt Hayes, Izaiah Harper and Stryker Harper; two sisters, Barbara Meyer of Midland, Mich., and Phyllis Hall and husband Bill of Casa Grande, Ariz.; a niece; and three nephews. Preceding Ershel in death are his parents; wife; two sons, Larry Harrold and Terry Harrold; and daughter-in-law, Janie Ann Harrold.Private family services will be held. Military honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Air Force Honors Team. Interment will be in the Fulton Cemetery.The Good Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at goodfamilyfh.com.
Ershel Carlile, 78, Rochester, passed away at 7:05 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka. On April 6, 1944, Arthur Ershel was born in Kentucky and was adopted by Herb and Setta Fields Carlile. Fulton County was home for most of his life. After high school, Ershel answered the call of patriotism and joined the U.S. Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1967.Ershel and Marie “Micky” Catherine Sturgeon Harrold were married on Oct. 8, 1970, in the First Christian Church of Rochester. They shared 50 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, she passed away on Dec. 3, 2020. Many will remember Ershel at The Barbershop of Akron for his grooming, using a comb and razor. He also worked as a forklift driver at R.R. Donnelly of Warsaw. As lifetime members of the Manitou Moose Family Lodge, the Carliles enjoyed their reserved seating while gaming. Over the years, they also loved to dance. Ershel and Micky often went “junking” and found treasures at the local garage sales.
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Annette Marie Kindig, 82, Warsaw, died Aug. 26, 2022. She was born Oct. 5, 1939. On July 6, 1958, she married Omer Lee “Skip” Kindig; he KarentheirsurvivedShesurvives.isalsobydaughter,(Tim)Smith, Greenville, Ohio; grandson, Zach Beck,Akron. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee M. and Zorah Sharpe. Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, 620 N. Third St., Rochester. Arrangements have been entrusted to McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Dona Mae Maze Dona Mae Maze, 99, Wakarusa, formerly of Argos, died at 10:15 a.m. Aug. 30, 2022.She was born Oct. 13, 1922. On Aug. 7, 1943, she married Joe R. Maze. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Terry (Jennifer) Maze, Sun Lakes, Ariz., Jerry Maze, Florida; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.Sheisprecededin death by her parents, Marion and Zula Hopper; sister, Marjorie Robinson; special niece. Services were held Sept. 2 at the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, 208 N. Michigan St., Argos. Burial followed at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. James Rager
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Sept. 2, 1666 — In the early morning hours, the Great Fire of London broke out in the house of King Charles II’s baker on Pudding Lane near London Bridge. It soon spread to Thames Street, where warehouses filled with combustibles and a strong easterly wind transformed the blaze into an inferno. When the Great Fire was finally extinguished on Sept. 6, more than four-fifths of London was destroyed.
The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County Courts: Speeding — Noah J. Espiritu, Mishawaka, $171; Edgar M. Lopez, Anderson, $171; Alex W. Rundall, Jeffersonville, $171; Nashalee A. Thomas, Benton Harbor, Mich., $150.50; Alex R. Craft, Akron, $171. Boat lights required between sunset and sunrise — Donald S. Penn, Carmel, $160. Operating with expired plates — James R. Parkhurst II, Syracuse, $185.50; Ryne G. Lewis, Kewanna, $160. Driving while suspended Jona F. Sheline, Rochester, $160.50; Douglas Wayne Ritchie Jr., Akron, $160.50; Aubree L. Knepp, Tippecanoe, $160.50; Matthew D. Bowling, $160.50; Kiara N. Oliver, Indianapolis, $160.50. Failure to signal for turn or lane change — Jacob I. Infante, Holland, Mich., $160.50. Disregarding stop sign — Jessica L. Gearhart, Rochester, $160.50.
The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County Courts: Thorpe — Frank Thorpe, Rochester, and Jennifer Thorpe, Peru. With children. Kamp — Neil A. Kamp, and Paticia J. Kamp, Rochester. Woodson — Joshua I. Woodson, Indianapolis, and Deborah J. Woodson, Argos. Court News Circuit Court
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Sept. 24, 1991 — “Nevermind” was released in America by Nirvana. The album peaked at No. 1 in January 1992. The idea for the front cover of the baby swimming came after lead vocalist Kurt Cobain and drummer Dave Grohl saw a TV documentary on water babies. In 2021, the album cover headed for the courts when Spencer Elden sued former members of the band for child exploitation and pornography, saying the band knowingly distributed a naked photo of him as a baby on the album cover and profited from it. Elden was 4 months old when he was photographed for theSept.cover.1, 1984 — “What’s Love Got to Do With It” single tops the charts, giving Tina Turner her first No. 1 hit as a solo artist. Sept. 20, 1976 — AC/DC released their third studio album, “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap.” Sept. 16, 1970 — Led Zeppelin won “Best Group” in the Melody Maker readers poll. This was the first time in eight years the Beatles hadn’t won in that category.
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The following petitions have been filed in Fulton County Superior Court, Judge Gregory L. Heller presiding: Complaints U.S. Bank NA v. Everett Wilson, Rochester, $7,929.49. Crown Asset Management v. Rebecca Kelley, Rochester, $2,681.08. DNF Associates LLC v. Cynthia Golladay, Akron, $1,264.41. Discover Bank v. Cathy Neises, Rochester, $3,040.93. SAC Finance Inc. v. Allen Moody, Rochester $9,396.81. LVNV Funding LLC v. Sandra Ghormley, Kewanna, $597.32; James Poor, Culver, $2,017.87. Resurgent Receivables LLC v. Kimberly Koch, Rochester, $884.26. Traffic Violations
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With the arrival of September, here is some trivia associated with this month as well as a list of September holidays taking place.Sapphire is September’s birthstone. Aster or morning glory are the birth flowers. September’s zodiac signs are Virgo (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) and Libra (Sept. 23–Oct. 22). Holidays Sept. 11 — Patriot Day, in remembrance of those injured or killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.Sept. 11 — Grandparents Day Sept. 17 — Constitution Day Sept. 21 — International Day of Peace Trivia Sept. 11, 2001 — The worst terrorist attack in U.S. history occurred as al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes, deliberately crashing two of the planes into the upper floors of the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center complex and a third plane into the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. The Twin Towers ultimately collapsed because of damage sustained from the impacts and the resulting fires. After learning about the other attacks, passengers on the fourth hijacked plane, Flight 93, fought back, and the plane was crashed into an empty field in western Pennsylvania, about 20 minutes by air from Washington, D.C. Sept. 5, 1847 — Wild West legend Jesse James (1847-1882) was born in Centerville, Mo. Following the American Civil War, Jesse and his brother, Frank, formed a group of outlaws and began robbing banks, trains, stagecoaches and stores. In 1882, after the governor of Missouri offered a $10,000 reward for their capture, dead or alive, a member of the gang shot 34-year-old Jesse in the back of the head and claimed the reward. Sept. 3, 1783 — The Treaty of Paris was signed by John Adams, Ben Franklin and John Jay, formally ending the American Revolutionary War between Britain and the United States.
This Month In Sports Sept. 18, 1946 — Joe Louis knocks out Tami Mauriello in the first round at Yankee Stadium in New York to retain the world heavyweight title. Sept. 30, 1927 — Babe Ruth broke his own record by becoming the first in MLB history to hit 60 home runs. Sept. 10, 1918 — Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs players threaten to boycott the World Series unless they are guaranteed $2,500 each to the winners and $1,000 each for the losers.
The following petitions have been filed in Fulton County Circuit Court, Arthur Christopher Lee presiding: Complaints Discover Bank v. Mark Elofson, Rochester, $8,531.56. New Falls Corp. v. John Helton, Peru, $49,249.85. Superior Court
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Results for the Fulton County Mighty Mutts at the Indiana StateEllieFair:Straeter— Agility Beginning B;11th place. Layla Dickson— Obedience, 2B; seventh place; Agility, Beginning B, second Showmanship,place;Junior class, secondHaleyplace.Robison— Agility, Beginning B, 18th place. Lillie Dickson— Obedience, 2B, sixthLylaplace.Clauson— Obedience, 1B, second place; Showmanship, Junior class, ninth place. Kaillie Woods— Obedience, 4A, thirdEllyplace.Fuller— Obedience, 2B, 24th place; Agility, Intermediate A, eighth place; Showmanship, Senior class, 22nd place. Warner DuBois— Obedience, 1A, sixth place. Kylie Haselby— Obedience, 1A, 13th Elizabethplace.Weaver— Showmanship, Senior class, 14th place. Katelyn Conliff— Agility, Beginning A, 15th place; Showmanship, Junior class, fourth place.
(StatePoint) Radon is present at high levels in a surprisingly large number of American homes, schools and other buildings. While this naturally-occurring gas is odorless, tasteless and colorless, it’s far from harmless. Experts are raising awareness about the serious health risks associated with radon exposure and what you can do about it. “Elevated radon in homes is more common than you may think. In fact, at least one in 15 American homes have elevated levels of radon, and this is something that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States,” says Albert Rizzo, M.D., chief medical officer for the American Lung Association. “The good news is that it is easy to test for radon. Do-it-yourself test kits are simple to use and inexpensive.” In an effort to eliminate this preventable lung cancer risk factor, protect all communities and buildings, and save lives, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), along with strategic partners like the American Lung Association, have launched a new five-year National Radon Action Plan. The campaign is sharing five important things to know about radon: 1. Radon exposure is lifethreatening. Radon-related lung cancers are responsible for an estimated 21,000 deaths annually in the United States.
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2. Smoking and radon exposure can separately increase the risk of lung cancer. If you smoke, exposure to both tobacco and radon enhances the risk of lung cancer even further.
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3. The only way to detect radon in your home is to test the air. The EPA urges anyone with radon levels above 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) to take action to fix their homes. Both the EPA and the American Lung Association recommend that mitigation be considered if levels are greater than 2 pCi/L. After high levels are detected and confirmed, a radon mitigation system should be installed by a radon professional.
4. Radon testing should always be done when you buy a home and after building a new home. Many states now require radon results (if known) to be disclosed during a real estate transaction. Some states require testing in priority buildings like schools and daycares.Learnmore about radon testing and mitigation at Lung.org/Radon. While elevated radon is common, it is a problem that is easy to address. By finding, fixing and preventing high indoor radon levels, its health impacts are preventable.
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From 10-11 a.m. every Wednesday starting Sept. 7, Preschool Story Hour begins at the Akron Carnegie Public Library for children ages 3-5. Our fall theme is “What Time is it?” Children will enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more.Kid’s Yoga with Heather Barron meets at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to this 30-minute interactive session where they will act out a story with yoga poses and use their imagination to create an adventure with movement. Class size is limited and sign-up is required. All supplies will be provided. Akron Carnegie Public Library’s Dish It Up! Recipe Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the library’s community room. This month’s theme is “Eggs.” All recipes need to be submitted a week in advance to make our cookbook pages. Every participant will leave with a copy of all the dishes prepared and shared at our program. Sign-up is required. This program lasts approximately one hour. Wacky On Wednesday Club starts at 4 p.m. Sept. 14 at Akron Carnegie Public Library. This is a free club with lots of wild and crazy fun activities for kids in grades one through five. This program lasts approximately one hour. Monday, Sept. 19, is Talk Like a Pirate Day. “Ahoy mateys!” A bounty of fun awaits ye, so chart your course for the Akron Carnegie Public Library. Ship sets sail at 4:15 p.m. Join the crew in your best pirate attire or walk the plank. Attendees share stories, games and crafts in this hourlong program. This program is for landlubbers in elementary school. The Chain Gang meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, for those who enjoy crocheting, knitting, sewing or needlepoint. Bring your materials with you and work alongside others who enjoy this hobby. If you would like to learn one of these hobbies, there are plenty who are willing to get you on your way. Adult Crafty Corner will be meeting at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Akron Carnegie Public Library. Registration is required and class size is limited for our autumn banner. Call the library to reserve your spotLEGOtoday.Club is held from 4-5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, and the last Monday of each month at the Akron Carnegie Public Library. Elementary kids can join in and explore their creativity with LEGOs and Snap Circuits. This exciting club is growing, so come be a part of it. Akron Carnegie Public Library is located at 205 E. Rochester St. For more information, visit akron. lib.in.us or call (574) 893-4113.
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Wheels on Fire Cancer Crusaders’ Out’ a success Wheels on Fire Cancer Crusaders held their annual Smash Out event Aug. 20 at the Akron Community Center, where hundreds of patrons were treated to wonderful food, exceptional entertainment, fabulous live auction items, delicious goodies and pies up for bid and a beautiful memorial lighting ceremony to remember those who have lost their fight to cancer and celebrate those who are still in the fight and who have won the battle against the dreaded disease. The evening kicked off with music provided by Mike Bowers. He entertained the crowd with selections of gospel music. Following Mike, Kylene Crabb wooed the crowd with her amazing voice. belting out country hits to the delight of the Debaudience.Collier’s School of Dance, a Smash Out favorite, took to the stage next and amazed everyone with their talented array of young dancers. New to the event this year was Erica Snyder, who performed a chalk talk of Elvis Presley to the wonderment of those in attendance. Ed Rock rounded out the night’s entertainment with his familiar and comforting voice before the live auction action began. The live auction consisted of 50 donated and handcrafted items. Audience members had the opportunity to bid on a custom fire ring, a Milwaukee carry-out pack, custommade memorial candle boxes and a beautiful handmade sofa table. Four gorgeous pieces of numbered artwork were also up for bid. The high bid item of the night was a donated helicopter ride from WIOE Radio.Once the live auction ended, it was time for the 59 pies to be auctioned off. The pies were made by various members of the church and the community and the bidding got quiteEstherintense.May’s peach cream pie was set to be the big seller of the night until the pie made in memory of Lori Miller was presented. Lori, who passed away in April, was the chairperson of Wheels on Fire, and was an integral part of the organization. The pie sold for $1,000 but it didn’t stop there. It was then cut into 10 pieces and each piece was then auctioned off. Those pieces each went for an additional $100. After a short break, the memorial candle lighting ceremony began. Ed Rock performed “Angels Among Us” and a short ceremony honoring Lori Miller and Ned Heighway, who was also a member of the Wheels on Fire team and who had just passed the week before, was held. As names were read, patrons approached the lit candle to light their loved one’s candle or their own candle. The Wheels on Fire Cancer Crusaders formed in 2004 as a Relay for Life team with just a few members participating in the overnight event. In 2016, the team made the decision to go out on their own as a mission of the Beaver Dam Church, so the money raised would benefit local cancer patients in Kosciusko and Fulton Counties. If you or someone you know suffers from cancer and needs assistance, please contact the Kosciusko or Fulton County Cancer Care Funds for assistance. The date for next year’s Smash Out is Aug. 19. The Wheels on Fire Cancer Crusaders would like to thank all who donated items or pies, helped with food, volunteered their time at the event and those who attended the event. Without the community, none of this would be possible.
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The allocation of eligible funding for FY23 includes:
The General Assembly allocated $19 million the past two years for the Secured School Safety Grant. Legislators will set future allocations during this year’s budget session. With the addition of $3.9 million in funds unspent from previous grant cycles, Indiana was able to fully fund all top priority, eligible requests from all schools that applied. Additionally, the funding will cover all eligible requests for additional training for School Resource Officers and staff. With this funding, Indiana now has invested more than $132.9 million in school safety since 2013, when the SSSG program was initiated.
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The safety board has approved more than $22.9 million in matching state grants, marking the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking school safety investments. The grants will be allocated to 425 schools, which is the largest number of schools to ever“Weapply.continue to prioritize investments in school safety to help students and staff succeed without the worry of violence in Hoosier schools,” Gov. Eric J. Holcomb said. “This funding allows schools to address their specific safety needs through additional personnel and programs designed to prepare for and prevent school violence.”
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• Training, 12 projects, $37,161.37.
• SRO and LEO Personnel Costs, 272 projects, $15,567,558.92.
The SSSG issues matching grants for eligible items and then schools match those funds at 25%, 50% or 100%. The match requirement is based on average daily membership of the school district, the total amount of the project or what the requestEligiblecovers.items in the grant include funding for school resource officers and law enforcement officers in schools; equipment and technology; active event warning systems (no matching requirement); firearms training for teachers and staff
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• Active Event Warning System, one project, $1,800.
For FY23, the board approved $22,911,714.45 in school safety funding. The performance period for the grant began Sept. 1.
Caston School Corporation, Rochester Community School Corp. and Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. were among the 425 schools in Indiana to receive funds from the Indiana Secured School Safety Board. Caston received $45,000, Rochester received $38,000 and Tippecanoe Valley received $100,000.
“These grants allow Indiana to make a real and tangible impact on students, staff and administrators at schools across the state,” said Rusty Goodpaster, director of the Secured School Safety Board. “We’re proud to be able to help make these schools safer while Hoosier kids receive a world-class education.”
• Student/Parent Support Services Program, 18 projects, $834,873.
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• Threat Assessments, one project, $1,500.•Equipment and Technology. 133 projects, $6,468,821.16.
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A remembrance service and candlelight vigil for those who have died from overdose will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Fulton County Courthouse in Rochester. All are welcome. Attendees are invited to bring photos or other items to represent and memorialize loved ones. There will also be a time of quiet music and some brief comments, followed by a candlelight vigil. Continued from page 10 who choose to allow guns on school property; threat assessments; and to implement a student and parent support services program. Common ineligible requests include vehicles, clothing/uniforms or vape detectors forTheschools.Indiana Safety Hub also provides schools with a wealth of resources, opportunities and other information designed to give schools the tools they need to keep students and staff safe. access
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Acclaimed interior designer Mark Cutler has offered a few thoughts on what’s hot for fall decor and his tips for trying out the trends without breaking the bank. Bringing The Garden Inside Now that everyone took up gardening during the pandemic, the current trend I’m seeing is now bringing these gardens indoors for year-round growing and gardento-table cooking. It also fits with the trend we’re seeing of increased indoor plants and greenery and sustainability in the home. Now the influx of hydroponic “smart” indoor garden systems guided by apps and voice control that are attractive enough to look like a piece of furniture in the home makes these gardens not only a beautiful addition to the interior of your home, but a practical one, too. I particularly like the Rise Gardens system — and their smaller Personal Garden is great because it can fit on a countertop or shelf. Arrival Of The Deep Naturals We are finally seeing an end to the cool wood trend. Gone are the light pale grey floors, and many are opting for deeper and warmer tones. We are not seeing black as a trend, but warm, deep browns for sure, especially a return to walnut floors after years of rift sawn oak. Tip: When selecting wood for your home, go with a species that naturally has more color and grain to it. I like European walnut, but cherry is another great choice if you want cleaner grain and more of a red tone. The warm wood trend is extending beyond floors into furniture as well. Natural wood is hugely popular but expect to see more and more furniture in deep tones thisTip:fall.Vintage furniture is going to be a great resource when looking for wood pieces in a richer color. The ‘70s trend is now just starting to bloom, so there are still some great bargains to be had. I love Chairish and think it’s a terrific vintage resource. ‘70s Are Back All of these trends are tied to the larger one of a shift in taste from mid-century (‘50s and ‘60s) to an interest in the ‘70s and ‘80s aesthetic. That is giving us warmer tones like deep naturals such as ochre, teal and brown. Also a softer, more curvilinear silhouette is creeping back, too. Tip: If you are looking for inspiration and want to go back to the source, old design magazines which are easy to come by on eBay are an amazing way to see this style in action and I think are great inspiration for reinvention.
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The Northern Indiana Bible Institute of Riverview Community Church begins its spring session Bible study 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12.Pastor Rod Ruberg will be teaching a series of Bible lessons from the Minor Prophets, warning against spiritual adultery. The classes begin Monday evening and will continue every Monday. Study guides will be provided each week. All are welcome and encouraged to invite others who would be interested to join Riverview Community Church for this series of Bible lessons. There is no charge for these Riverviewlessons.Community Church is located on State Route 110, 6 miles east of US 31 or 1/2 mile west of State Route 25. For questions or information, call Pastor Rod Ruberg, (574) 223-4193.
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As the weather gets colder, trips to the grocery store typically become less frequent for my household.Before loading the pantry and cabinets with essentials to make it through winter months, it’s a good idea to go back to square one. This means taking everything out, and I mean everything out, so you can see what you have and when items expire. Take note of what you do have, what you already have duplicates of and what needs used earliest. This is not only the first step in organizing, but also a budget saving strategy by preventing purchasing duplicate items or more than you and your family can use before the expiration date arrives. Dry food storage basics remind you of the importance of keeping foods in cool and dark places. The ideal temperature for pantry storage is 50-70°F. Temperatures above this can cause canned goods, whole grains and flours, vegetables, olive oils and vinegars to suffer. Foods stored on shelves closer to the ceiling may reach upwards of 90°F. Your stove and dishwasher are additional sources of heat in the kitchen and you want to do your best to keep shelf-stable food items away from these appliances. In fact, flours, especially whole wheat flour, will have an extended shelf life if stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Staples, like flour, dry beans, pasta, and whole grains, come in containers of all shapes and sizes and are often used in small quantities at a time. After opening these foods, it may be helpful to store them in uniform, clear containers that are labeled and dated. By putting these food items in airtight, food grade containers, moisture and pests have a harder time getting to them. If you begin this practice, be sure to use the contents until empty before adding new. It’s also best practice to wash a container before refilling. This helps keep food safe and prevents what’s continuously left at the bottom from going bad. Don’t feel like you have to go out and purchase all new containers. Recycle and reuse various condiment containers and food jars after thoroughly cleaning and drying them. It’s important to write the food’s purchase date or when it was opened, expiration dates, and to tape cooking instructions to the outside of the container. Rice is a good example of a food that typically comes in a box or bag, not used all at once, and would fit into a recycled/airtight condiment container.Cleancardboard boxes can also be used to organize snack bags or irregularly shaped pantry items. By putting these items in boxes, you now create a pull-out drawer for a shelf or pantry.
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MISC: (1) saxophone, (1) trumpet, vintage trapping traps, (2) vintage trappers baskets, (1) skeet throwing machine, (1) full box of clay pigeons, (1) blacksmiths vice, (1) bench vice, (1) bench grinder, (1) Play Station 2, (1) Wii green color console, video games, Craftsman shop vac, (1) vintage, new in the box, unopened Kadet Mark 11 RC airplane, many vintage toys, pellet gun, Wizard of Oz sign and more, (2) wood air planes to sit on a desk, clocks, Wizard of Oz sign, Coca Cola signs, Halloween decorations, Hallmark ornaments, meat slicer, vintage kitchen utensils, kitchen flatware, Pyrex mixing bowls, Tiara glass and more, many more unique items not mentioned.
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The Rochester Downtown Partnership would like to honor local veterans with Hometown Heroes banners and will be accepting submissions through the end of September. Each banner will be printed on both sides and will include a photo, name and branch of military service. These banners will be displayed from January to May 2023 and then presented back to the family as a keepsake. Families of veterans can purchase banners for $150 at the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce office. All photos should be emailed to Fultonyourherobanners@gmail.com.rochester-Ifyouneedhelpscanningphotos,pleasevisittheCountyLibrary(Rochester or Fulton) or the Kewanna Public Library. Simply let the staff know you need to submit a photo for the Hometown Hero banners and they will assist in scanning your photo and email it for Youyou.can pick up an order form from the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce or the Fulton County Public Library (Rochester / Fulton), Kewanna Public Library, Akron Public Library, American Legion or VFW. All proceeds will go to beautifying the downtown area. Orders will be processed on a firstcome, first-served basis. Space is limited and location of the banners cannot be guaranteed. Please direct any questions to (574) 224-2666. Service items sold as is! Col. Darrell Pitts AC31400033 Col. Ted Annis
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DOLLS: (2) new, in the box, My Size Barbies; new, in the box, Michael Jackson Barbie; new, in the box; MC Hammer Barbie; Dolly Parton, new in the box; Little Debbie Barbie, many more new, in the boxes. Huge collection of vintage Madam Alexander dolls, new in the boxes. This is a very short listing, we are still unloading!!! This is just a sample!!!
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Join a team of extension educators, specialists, faculty and a lawyer as Purdue extension presents “The Six Pillars of Farm Risk Management.”Thisonline course allows participants to earn a Purdue certificate. Open enrollment is available through November 2022, but early enrollment is encouraged. “The Six Pillars of Farm Risk Management” will encompass a process to mitigate, transfer and avoid risks in production, marketing, financial, legal, human resource and social media. This sixweek online course incorporates all six pillars of contingency planning through online modules, recorded videos and webinars with participants that can be delivered nationwide.Attheend of the course, farms and agribusinesses will have written contingency plans and policies for each of the six pillars. Contingency plans will help businesses efficiently recover from disruptions or disasters. Through this program, managers, owners and key employees will be better prepared for disruptions and disasters their business and/or family will inevitably encounter.Thecost is $49. Register (574)Fultones.html.ton/agriculture-natural-resourc-extension.purdue.edu/county/ful-atFormoreinformation,calltheCountyExtensionofficeat223-3397.
—o— Free movie in the park 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Fulton Town Park, 301 E. Aitken St., Fulton. Showing “Little Giants.” Bring blanket or chairs; popcorn and drink will be available for purchase.
—o— Ike Guitar to perform 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Putt’s Bar and Grill, 128 E. Eighth St., Rochester.
—o— Wheels on Fire Cancer Crusaders pancake and sausage breakfast 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Mentone Fire Department, 201 W. Main St., Mentone. Freewill donations appreciated.
—o— Family Bingo Night 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
Akron musicians win ISSA award for songwriting Akron-based traditional country duo Buddy Eugene and Claudia won bronze at the 2022 International Singer Songwriter Association Awards for United States Band Album of the Year for “Without You” and Band Single of the Year, “I’ll Always Be By Your Side.”The ceremony was held Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, Ga. Buddy Eugene and Claudia have been together 10 years and are currently working on their next album to be released in early 2023. For more information go to buddyeugene.com or com/buddy.eugene.claudia.facebook.
—o— Third annual Families Helping Families Benefit concert featuring John the Revelator Saturday, Sept. 17, at Solid Rock Church, 913 Main St., Rochester. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., show starts at 5 p.m. Admission is one package of diapers or one can of formula of any kind. Elephant ear truck and other food options will be available for purchase.
—o— Talk like a pirate day at the Akron Carnegie Public Library 4:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19. Join the staff at the Akron library by wearing your best pirate attire or come as you are. The library is located at 205 E. Rochester St., Akron.
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—o— Second Saturdays, Music in the Akron Community Park, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Island Vibe will play steel drums and tropical music. Free family friendly concert. 109 E. Rochester St., Akron.
—o— Dish It Up recipe club at the Akron Public Library 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. This month’s theme is recipes with eggs. All recipes need to be submitted a week in advance to make the cookbook pages. Every participant will leave with a copy of all the dishes prepared and shared at our program. Sign-up is required. Call the library at (574) 893-4113 or visit 205 E. Rochester St., Akron.
Fulton County Coon Hunters Turkey Shoots 2022 Sunday, September 11th Sign Up Starts At 8:30 A.M. • Shoot Starts At 9:00 A.M. Gauges Allowed: 410, 20, 16 & 12 • 32” Barrel Length Limit Also 22 Rifle & 22 Pistol Shoot - Open Sights Only Club Located 1-3/4 Miles Southeast Of LEITERS FORD, IN On CR 700W Club Or Its Membership Is Not Responsible For Accidents Or Theft. Judge’s Decision Is Final. Alcohol Not Permitted On Premises TURKEY SHOOT CLUB CONTACTS: Phil Nicklaus (574) 835-4615 • Will Helt (574) 835-4577 $2.00 A Shoot A. Antique 1954 & Older B. Original GM 2004 & Older C. Original Ford 2004 & Older D. Original Mopar/AMC 2004 & Older E. Original Other 2004 & Older F. Original All 2005 to Present G. Modified/Custom 1954 & Older H. Modified/Custom 1955-1967 I. Modified/Custom 1968-1985 J. Modified/Custom 1986 to Present K. Camaro/Firebird 1967-1973 L. Camaro/Firebird 1974-2004 M. Mustang/Cougar 1964-1973 N. Mustang/Cougar 1974-2004 O. Corvette (C1)(C2)(C3) 1953 - 1982 P. Corvette (C4)(C5) 1984 - 2004 Q. Corvette (C6)(C8) 2005 to Present R. Thunderbirds -All S. Street Rod 1934 & Older T. Street Rod 1935-1948 U. Classic 1955-1957 V. Classic 1958-1964 W. Classic 1965-1973 X. Factory Muscle 1964-1967 Y. Factory Muscle1968-1972 Z. Factory Muscle 1973-2004 AA. Factory Muscle 2005-2015 BB. Factory Muscle 2016 to Present CC. Street Machine/Pro Street DD. Competition (Race/Drag Cars) EE. Foreign FF. Low Rider/Tuner GG. Special Interest HH. Rat Rod II. All-Terrain (Jeep/Broncos/Scouts) JJ. Trucks 1956 & Older KK. Trucks 1957-1986 LL. Trucks 1987 to Present MM. Motorcycles American (1st Place Only) NN. Motorcycles Foreign (1st Place Only) OO. Motorcycle Custom (1st Place Only) OCTOBER 8, 2022 COURTHOUSE REGISTRATIONROCHESTER,SQUAREIN 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM JUDGING 10:30 AM AWARDS Approx. 4:00 PM THREE PLACES IN EACH CAR AND TRUCK CLASS ALONG WITH THE FULTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHILI COOK OFF AWARDS FOR TOP 3 PLACES IN EACH CAR & TRUCK CLASS PRESENTED BY XX. EV / Hybrid Specialty Awards Best of Show * Mayor’s Choice * Sheriff’s Choice * Fire Chief’s Choice * Police Chief’s Choice * Club Participation ($100 Cash) Memorial Awards Earl Gaerte * Don Snipes * Greg MIller * Richard Peterson To receive free show t-shirts, pre-registration must be postmarked by September 1, 2022 Dash Plaque First 400 Registered Pre-Registration $20.00 (FREE Show T-shirt) Day of Show $20.00 (Show T-shirts $20.00) Make Checks Payable To: Blacktop Cruisers 4284 Deere Trail Ct Rochester, IN 46975 INFORMATION Call John Alley (574) 223-5022 NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEFT, INJURY OR DAMAGES NO ALCOHOL Visit our Website www.fultoncountyblacktopcruisers.com To receive free show t-shirts, pre-registration must be postmarked by September 1, 2022 Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone _________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________ Club ____________________________________________ City ___________________________________ State ____________ Zip ________________ Email ________________________________________ T-Shirt Size __________ Year __________________ Make ____________________________ Model _________________________ Class (REQUIRED) ________________ NO ALCOHOL 574-223-5990 Country Lanes OPEN BOWLING Where the good times roll! Old 31 N., Rochester bowlcountrylanes.com C
—o— Debbie’s Dandies will be making fall pumpkins 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the media commons and Indiana room of the Rochester Public Library, 327 W. Seventh St., Rochester.
—o— The Native Nook is hosting an art show featuring Tabatha Carr 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. The Native Nook is located at 616 Main St., Rochester.
—o— Trail of Courage Living History Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Fulton County Historical Society, 37 E. 375N, Rochester.
Kids Club at First Baptist will be 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Preschool and elementary age are welcome to join. Register online fbc46975.org/ kids-club or call (574) 223-3613. First Baptist Church is located at 10th and Main streets, Rochester.
Galen Smith Memorial Golf Outing 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Rock Hollow Golf Club, 669 S. 250W, Peru. galensmithscholarship.com.
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—o— Roann Covered Bridge Festival Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 8-10, at 6000 Lukens Lake Road, Roann.
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Fulton County Highway Department/Fulton County Government was nominated to receive the Double I Award for their efforts and investment in paving the Fulton County Museum parkingThelot.Double I award is presented to an organization that invests in and improves its location or organization, thus improving the quality of life in Fulton County and surrounding areas. Fulton County Commissioner President Bryan Lewis accepted the award on their behalf.
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“At the time we thought we’d butcher him for freezer beef, but that direction quickly changed as we realized there was another need,” said Bill Wohead, co-owner of Mentone Feed and Grain. That need became apparent when one of Wohead’s friends, Neil Kuhn of Kendallville, tragically died in a hunting accident last fall. Kuhn was a strong supporter of Hoosiers Feeding the MemorialHungry.donations were directed to HFH. That prompted Wohead and his wife and co-owner, Geriann, to switch plans and donate the beef to a charitable“Havinggroup.beento Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry banquets and fundraisers in the past, we decided to donate this steer once he was raised,” Bill said. “In late May we had him butchered through the HFH program. The program allowed us to request where the donations went. The entire steer was processed into 2-pound packages and donated to the Milford Food Bank, Helping Hands of Mentone and First Baptist Church of Mentone foodMentonepantry.”
4-H steer donated to local pantry
Mentone, may stop by during the Mentone Historical Museum’s regular hours from 1-5 p.m. Sundays through the end of September. Otherwise, people may visit during other times by stopping by the museum and using the contact information on the door to get a volunteer to come by and show them in, said Keirn.
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Alice Keirn is seeking to preserve Mentone’s history due to the request of her late friend.
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Feed and Grain purchased the steer at the 2021 Kosciusko County 4-H Fair from Andrew Wise of Mentone. Said Wohead of the donation, “We just wanted to give back to the community and help a number of people less fortunate than us.”
“And everything you needed for the chickens was right in this area. You didn’t have to ship anything in,” said Keirn. She credited new government rules regarding egg production with helping shut down small egg farms in the area.
“I had a friend, Linda Cochran, who was very active in the (Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum and Mentone Historical Museum in Mentone),” said Keirn. “She looked at me a year ago in March or April and said, ‘We need to do the story about all the little hatcheries and layer farms that made Mentone the “Egg Basket of the Midwest.”’” “Her next words were, ‘If we don’t do it, it won’t be done, because nobody will remember,’” added Keirn. Cochran passed away in August 2021, and Keirn, a former Mentone resident, is seeking to fulfill what her friend wanted. She’s compiling photos, articles and more related to Mentone’s past egg history for an exhibit to go up at the Mentone Historical Museum beginning during Rotors Over Mentone, set for Saturday, Sept. 10. People will be able to view the exhibit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day in the museum located at 210 S. Oak St., Mentone. Keirn started seeking information for the project early this year. “I put a thing out on (Mentone News & Information’s Facebook page) wanting stories of the little farmers who had chickens or hatcheries. Some of them had both. I started getting answers back in, and I think I have close to 20 who have said they have things,” she said.One of the farms to be featured in the exhibit is that of Everett Besson. His farm was actually next to where Keirn lived in Mentone. It was Besson’s grandson that gave Keirn the information, with him having obtained mementos about the farm after his grandparents passed away. His other relatives were going through their possessions and “they were throwing all this stuff about the farm away,” said Keirn of what the grandson told her. For the Everett Besson farm, as for the other ones in the exhibit, there will be an individual binder displayed. The Everett Besson one includes photos of his family working on their farm and at the local egg show in Mentone. That egg show ran from 1935 to 1959 in town, save for three years during World War II when it didn’t go on, said Keirn. She has ribbons and trophies from the show people gave her to put in the exhibit. The Mentone egg show included the crowning of an egg king and queen. One of the former queens, Diana (Ballenger) Nellans, provided her crown to be placed in the museum.Another woman who knew Keirn was working on the exhibit obtained a late 1940s Farm Journal magazine article off eBay. It turned out to mention Nellans’ grandparents and traces the journey of an egg from their farm to a consumer. “It follows the egg from their farm on the truck and then where (the egg) was delivered in New York. … The street wasn’t wide enough for the truck to even go down. It went on horse and wagon, and it ends up in a lady’s skillet. But (the article) breaks down how much money these people got,” said Keirn.Keirn also detailed some egg history“Infacts.1947, there were 93,377,376 eggs sold in Kosciusko County,” she said. “Manwarings started into chickens in 1911; Creighton Brothers started in 1925. Manwarings merged with Strauss Elevator in 1969 and became Midwest Poultry.”
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Kralis Brothers Foods took old hens who’d been at the farms and processed them, with the meat going to places like Campbell Soup Co., she said. Keirn noted Creighton Brothers is the only one of all that she’s researched to still have chickens. She herself worked for Creighton for more than 45 years. She spoke with Eddie Creighton, the son of one of the founders of the company, Hobart Creighton, about why Mentone was known so much for its egg production in the past. Eddie Creighton said his father noted that raising chickens was cheaper than swine or cattle, leading local farmers to become involved in egg production.
Shopping Guide News of Fulton County, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 19WWW.SHOPPINGGUIDENEWS.COM Keirn seeks to preserve Mentone Egg History through her exhibit
“What happened with all the little hatcheries and the layer farms was when new regulations came in from the health board and stuff, a lot of farmers didn’t meet those, so that’s when it went to the bigger chicken houses,” said Keirn, mentioning that was in the latter half of the 20th century. Keirn is still welcoming items for her exhibit. Though Keirn has set Sept. 10 as her date to get it up, she said she’ll still accept items after“Therethat. will never be a deadline, because families are going to keep finding information and it can always be added,” she said. If people have items they want to submit for the exhibit, they should contact Keirn at (574) 3715711.Those who want to see the exhibit, but can’t during Rotors Over
Mentone Feed and Grain LLC recently donated the meat from a 1,489-pound 4-H beef steer to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry.
“The God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Hebrews 13:20-21. Hebrews 13:20-21 informs us that today Jesus is the great shepherd who cares for the sheep. We are his sheep, and as we follow him he ministers to us. Jesus did not simply die for us; he rose again and lives for us. He is the great shepherd, the great high priest.
Each of the Old Testment names for God is seen in this psalm: Jehovah-Jireh, “The Lord will provide” (Genesis 22:13-14); Jehovah-Rapha, “The Lord will heal or restore” (Exodus 15:26); Jehovah-Shalom, “The Lord our peace” (Judges 6:24); JehovahTsidkenu, “The Lord our righteousness” (Jeremiah 23:6); Jehovah-Shammah, “The Lord is there” (Ezekiel 48:35); JehovahNissi, “The Lord our banner” (Exodus 17:8-15); and Jehovah-Raah, “The Lord my shepherd” (Psalm 23:1).In other words, the Lord Jesus Christ is to his sheep all that they ever need. As the little child said when misquoting this psalm, “The Lord is my shepherd — what more shall I want?” Submit to “the great shepherd of the sheep” (Hebrews 13:20), our Lord Jesus. He lays down his life for his sheep (see John 10:11), and through his wounds we are healed (see 1 Peter 2:24). If you have gone astray, return to him (1 Peter 2:25), because he knows his sheep and they know him (see John 10:14). He will welcome you. Read Ron Purkey’s free Bible study outlines at rcpbibleoutlines. com Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.
The Lord is my shepherd Read Psalm 23:1-6
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Mike, a longtime Boy Scout, camp counselor and volunteer, served as executive director of facilities for Ivy Tech’s Kokomo service area from 2002 to 2019, a job that included overseeing the construction of the College’s Logansport campus. A state representative since 2010, he was a strong supporter of state funding for the transformation of Ivy Tech’s Kokomo campus, which he helped plan. Mike now serves as speaker pro tempore of the Indiana House of Representatives. He was superintendent of the Kokomo Parks Department from 1985 to 2002 and served on the Kokomo Common Council. In addition to the Boy Scouts, Mike’s volunteer experiences have included various economic development organizations, the Kokomo Kiwanis Club, the American Red Cross, United Way and the YMCA’s Y’s Men’s Club. Kelly is executive director of resource development for Ivy Tech’s Kokomo service area. In this role, she leads a team that has raised more than $17 million over the last 10 years to advance the college’s mission. She has been an active leader in the community for more than 30 years, serving for more than 20 years as executive director of the Howard County Historical Society. Her volunteering has included leadership positions with groups ranging from the United Way to the Kokomo Visitors and Convention Bureau and service as a Kokomo High School cheerleading coach. Speaking on behalf of Ivy Tech, Kokomo Interim Chancellor Ethan Heicher described the Karickhoffs’ work in completing the $43 million transformation of the Kokomo campus, where the banquet was held. “Their fingerprints are all over this campus,” Heicher said. “The contributions Kelly and Mike have made to our campus are immeasurable.”Mike and Kelly have four daughters and 10 grandchildren they are enormously proud of.
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“I shall not want” is the theme of Psalm 23. “I shall not want” for rest and refreshment (v. 2), “I shall not want” for restoration and righteousness (v. 3), “I shall not want” for protection in trouble (v. 4), “I shall not want” for provision in the wilderness (v. 5), and “I shall not want” for a home to go to at the end of the day (v. Of6). course, the picture here is that of the Oriental shepherd and his flock. Such a shepherd knows each sheep by name. The shepherd goes before the sheep and makes sure they are not walking into danger (John 10:27-28). The sheep never need worry when they follow the shepherd, for he will protect them and provide for them. Even when they go through a dangerous valley (verse 4), the shepherd is beside them, and beyond the valley is the house of rest. At the end of the day, the shepherd leads the flock back to the fold and stands by the open door to examine each one as it enters. If he sees one that is bruised or weary, he puts the refreshing oil upon it to soothe and heal it, and gives it a drink of cool water. How gracious our shepherd is to care for us.
Ivy Tech’s Karickhoffs named ‘Distinguished Citizens’ Mike and Kelly Karickhoff, longtime leaders in Kokomo and Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo, were honored recently with the Distinguished Citizens Award presented by the Sagamore Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Mike also received the National Eagle Scout Association’s Outstanding Eagle Scout Award, while Kelly was honored with the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash Award given by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb.Morethan 100 community leaders were on hand to celebrate the awards during the Boy Scouts’ annual Distinguished Citizens Dinner held in the Hingst Hall community room on the Ivy Tech Kokomo campus.As Alan Parks, scout executive for the Sagamore Council, said, “This was a great night honoring two local leaders whose impact and leadership are in the very fabric of Howard County and the Sagamore Council.”Inhis remarks, Mike said, “Scouting is the best youth leadership program in the world,” adding that his experiences in scouting helped prepare him for his careers in parks and recreation and government service. “Tonight, we are here to support the Sagamore Council and the future of Scouting in our community,” he said. Saying Scouting prepares young people for the world they have in front of them, Mike continued, “We need more Scouts, with the values and work ethic that Scouting instills.” The event raised more than $22,000 to support the programming of the Sagamore Council, which serves 15 counties in central Indiana.BothKarickhoffs have made extensive contributions to Ivy Tech and the Kokomo community.