Shopping Guide News - October 4, 2023

to succeed after release JCAP offering inmates skills

Helping others recover from addiction takes many people.

That’s according to Debbie Fernandez. She and her husband Hector Fernandez serve as the coordinators for the Fulton County Jail Chemical Addiction Program.

Through the program, inmates at the county jail take life skills classes as well as classes to address their chemical addictions.

The first two men, Deonte Lyons and Louis Boroff, will graduate from JCAP at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. Everyone is welcome to attend the ceremony at the jail.

Bringing JCAP to the county was one of Fulton County Sheriff Travis Heishman’s goals when he ran for sheriff last year.

“I’ve known Deb and Hector for years, and they’ve been a part of recovery in Fulton County for years,” he said. “I think (JCAP) was one thing that we collectively conceded there was a need for.”

He and the Fernandezes looked at Boone County’s JCAP as well as Kosciusko County’s.

“We saw the success of Kosciusko County with (former Kosciusko County JCAP Coordinator) Courtney (Jenkins), and it’s just one of those things that you can grab hold of the service pro-

viders around here ... and (adjust the program for Fulton County inmates),” said Heishman.

The county was able to start the program with the help of a grant from Drug Free Fulton County. County leaders also established a donation fund.

The current round of JCAP started on July 10 and is set to wrap up on Oct. 10.

The men going through it are living in a separate section in the jail from the rest of the jail population. Inmates’ participation was voluntary, with Fulton County Jail Commander Cathi Collins and Assistant Jail Commander Marty Ehlinger and Fulton Coun-

ty Probation’s Todd Hudkins also weighing on potential participants.

Along with the Fernandezes, a number of organizations and businesses are teaching sessions on everything from finances to parenting.

Those include: First Federal Savings Bank of Rochester; 4C Health; Snyder Counseling of Logansport; Artful Expressions, an art therapy program by Sherry Knight; The Cross Church; WorkOne; Faith Outreach Center; Narcotics Anonymous; Rochester Community School Corp.; Purdue Extension; Intrepid PhoeContinued on page 3

K NOW Y OUR N EIGHBOR

Scott enjoys ‘making an impact on lives’ as Rochester SRO

Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy Mitch Scott said he enjoys “making on impact on lives.”

It’s why he decided to become a student resource officer.

Scott has served as one of Rochester Community Schools Corp’s resource officers since January. He works alongside the school corporation’s original SRO, Skeeter Daugherty. Daugherty covers Riddle and Columbia elementary schools, while Scott oversees Rochester Middle School and Rochester High School.

Scott had been with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for a while when the opportunity to take SRO training came about. He then filled in for Daugherty, while he was on medical leave.

“It just kind of came about the ‘Hey, the school would like two

SROs and would you be interested in staying?’ ” said Scott. He said his tasks vary from day to day.

“Typically, anything criminal that happens on school grounds, I’m here to take care of,” said Scott. “I just help out the administration team, the staff to be that positive law enforcement role model for ... staff and students, but ultimately the main goal is to ensure the safety and security of all staff, students and visitors.”

Scott said he’s happy to help students see him in a less serious way than when he worked the road.

“When I started walking around the schools, I would see kids who I’d go to their houses at night when I worked, and they would come running up to me and (say), ‘Hi, cop. Hi, cop,’” said Scott. “One of the most rewarding

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things is ... we’re not this negative perception like people think, we’re actually this highlight in those kids’ lives.”

He said he likes helping students as a “person they feel they can come to.

“Helping (kids) through their issues and their problems is ... (feeling), like I’m making an impact in their life,” said Scott.

“Building the relationships between the community and law enforcement is huge, and being a positive role model in the kids’ lives, is very rewarding,” said Scott. “For somebody who wants to do this job as a law enforcement officer, as a school resource officer, I would just encourage them that the impact you make will forever stay with the individual that you affected.”

Being in law enforcement was natural for Scott, as his father and uncles worked as officers in Marshall and St. Joseph counties.

Scott hails from Plymouth and graduated with Plymouth High School’s class of 2016.

After high school, he worked at the Starke County Jail, before moving to the Fulton County Jail, and then becoming an Fulton County Sheriff’s deputy.

Scott is married with two children. He said he’s had great co-workers who have become like uncles to his kids.

“Those guys; it’s like a brotherhood between us,” he said, adding, it’s amazing “to know that ... whether or not we’re in the trenches together, or we’re just hanging out outside work, I can always count on those guys, and they’ll have my back.”

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Scott Marsh to the Logansport Memorial Physician Network.

As a board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Marsh offers comprehensive treatment for a variety of foot and ankle issues, including traumatic injuries, sports injuries, diabetic wounds and limb salvage, and total ankle replacement.

Dr. Marsh’s individualized approach to patient care begins with listening to his patients’ unique concerns. This allows him to create a treatment plan especially for them so that they can get back to enjoying life as soon as possible.

Dr. Marsh will be seeing patients in the Foot and Ankle Center inside Suite 140 in Medical Office Building West.

Effective October 1, 2023, the Federal Universal Service Charge (FUSC) on your bill will increase as a result of an increase in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) universal service fund contribution factor from 29.2% to 34.5%. The FUSC is calculated in accordance with FCC rules by applying the new contribution factor of 34.5% (0.345) to the charges for interstate services. The federal universal service fund helps to ensure access to affordable communications services in hard-to-serve rural areas of the United States.

If you have any questions regarding the FUSC, please contact the FCC at 1-888-225-5322 or email: fccinfo@fcc.gov.

Good Neighbors

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

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

This column will run every other week.

Banana boxes

Good neighbors: Free banana boxes and packing paper. Call (574) 527-7103.

Ostomy supplies

Good neighbors: I have ostomy supplies available and free for anyone in need. They are all in original boxes and packaging. Call Janna at (574) 339-5579 if interested.

Old bed pillows

Good neighbors: I have old, no-longer used bed pillows. The stuffing in them would make great fill for crafts. These are clean and ready to be given to someone who will put them to good use. I live near Wakarusa. Reply through this column. — A reader

Lily bulbs

Good neighbors: To the person that has lily bulbs to share, I would very much like to have

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nix, a fitness program; Warsaw Adult Education; and Celebrate Recovery.

Heishman called community support so far “fantastic.”

“Unfortunately addiction affects everybody, so I would be comfortable to say there’s not anybody who comes in to here to volunteer or in this program who hasn’t been affected in some form or fashion with addiction and or recovery,” he said.

Hector said some of the volunteers leading classes “were apprehensive coming in a correctional facility at first.”

“Now in a matter of weeks, they just blossomed as far as they get along with the men,” he said.

them if they are the true white Madonna lilies. Call (574) 773-2795 and leave a message. — A reader

New questions

Flower bulbs — I am looking for dahlia, calla lily, gladiolus or any interesting bulbs that are stored inside for the winter. Nappanee/Bremen area. Call (574) 773-7044.

Christmas stamp sets — Does anyone have expired Christmas stamp sets for Stampin’ Up that you don’t use? I am especially looking for “Gifts of Christmas,” “Christmas Lodge” and “More Merry Messages.” Call (574) 773-7044.

Squash — Did your squash vines overproduce?

I’ll help take care of your extra, specifically butternut and acorn varieties. Call (574) 312-9436.

Pressure canner — Does anyone have a used pressure canner with an instruction booklet they would like to get rid of? My daughter would like to learn how to can food. Call (574) 534-2932.

Turntable repair — Wanted: Somebody that fixes 1970-90 turntables for vinyl records. Need needles and belts. Contact Steve at (574) 354-7155.

“They’re not scared anymore, and it’s just the community, the service providers have ... surrounded the inmates and they’re actually bonding with them.”

Debbie said the current service providers have already agreed to sign up for the next round of JCAP, which starts Dec. 10.

The Fernandezes and the FCSO would also welcome any new individuals, businesses or organizations who have skills to teach future JCAP participants.

People may contact the FCSO; Hector at (574) 835-1007; or Debbie at (574) 201-8461. Emails may be sent via jcapadmin@co.fulton. in.us.

Monetary donations are also welcomed, with those able to be

made via the above contact information.

Hector and Debbie both battled addiction themselves in the past and vouched for the need for recovery programs like JCAP.

“From a recovering addict’s standpoint, when you (deal with) addiction, you lose your life skills,” Debbie said.

“We need programs like JCAP, because a long, long time ago, Debbie and I were in jail, and they had zero programs,” added Hector.

“It takes all these pieces (to help with recovery), the sheriff’s department, the sheriff, the providers to complete that beautiful picture of recovery,” said Debbie. “We’re all in this together.”

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Claude Bradley Jr.

United States Army Veteran

Claude Bradley Jr., affectionately known as Sonny, Rochester, peacefully passed away in his home of 36 years on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, surrounded by family.

He was born Nov. 16, 1943, in Jeffersonville, the son of Claude and Laura (Gambill) Bradley Sr. On July 25, 1968, he married Cheryl L. Lindgren. Together they spent 29 years raising their family and enjoying life before Cheryl passed away on Oct. 12, 1997. Following years of laughter and adventure, he married Vickie (Voorhees) Rudd on Oct. 29, 2022. Vickie stood by his side until he breathed his last breath.

A 48-year member, Sonny joined the Millwright Union 1076 (formerly Local 1043) on June 23, 1975. He spent his retirement years owning and operating his own lawn mower repair business and continued to work on them in his garage for many years. There wasn’t much that Sonny couldn’t fix. He was a proud veteran having served his time in the United States Army. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Veteran of Foreign Wars Post, as well as the American Legion Post 36 in Rochester.

Through his many years of service with the American Legion, Sonny held the offices of historian, commander, finance officer and first vice commander. In his spare time, he enjoyed tinkering in his garage (especially when he was teaching things to his grandsons), going to casinos and camping. Sonny became an ordained minister in 2017 to officiate his grandson’s wedding and continued providing matrimonial services until as recently as one month ago. Sonny was a cherished father and devoted grandfather, adored by his family. While he may have left this Earth, you will find a piece of him in each of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Sonny leaves behind his treasured family, including his wife, Vickie Bradley, Rochester; children, Melanie (Bernie) Green, Tuckerman, Ark., Todd Bradley (companion Laurie), Rochester, Kevin Bradley (companion Beth), Gary, Lori (James) Cunningham, DeMotte, Brian Bradley, Merrillville, Tim Bradley (companion Rhonda), Rochester, and Tami (Craig) Spurlock, Key West, Fla.; stepchildren, Kim Meadows (companion Greg), Rochester, and Jason (Bobbi) Meadows, Crawfordsville; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Paul (Donna) Bradley, Winamac, and Floyd (Tickie) Bradley (companion Tammy), Lake Village; sister, Davi Rawlins, Monument, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joey Bradley; great-grandchildren, Khristian and Maleigh Bradley; parents; sisters, Rosalee Pawlosky, Betsy Porras and Nellie Jo Martin; and brother, George Keesee.

Visitation was from 3-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. The Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard performed military rites after visitation at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh. com.

COUNTY R EPORT

Court News Circuit Court

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

Complaints

LVNV Funding, LLC, vs. Isaac French, Rochester, $4,517.62; Credit Acceptance Corp v. Walker Mateo and Patricia Mateo, Macy, $15,031.15; Discover Bank v. Christa Holloway, Akron, $7,581.79; LVNV Funding LLC v.

Andrew Leininger, Rochester, $956.37; Midland Credit Management v. Donna Lyons, Rochester, $914.15; Midland Credit Management v. Melissa Gates, Kewanna, $988.50; NCB Management Services, INC v. Shawn Hoff, Kewanna, $2,057.95.

Superior Court

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

The following fines and levies

Patty Hiatt Elementary Teacher

Patty Hiatt, 74, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:05 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice of Fort Wayne.

On Oct. 4, 1948, Patricia Ann Blue was born in Marion to Harold and Mildred Naomi Huggins Blue. Patty graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1966. Continuing her education, she achieved her dream of becoming an elementary teacher earning her BS in elementary education at Taylor University in 1971 and later earned her master’s at Marion College.

Initiating her teaching career at Connersville, Patty taught the majority of her years at Lake Village Elementary in Newton County, concluding a career that spanned more than three decades. Moving to Rochester in late 2012, she helped Rochester Schools as a substitute teacher. Patty also was a key mentor with Child Evangelism Fellowship at both communities.

At Kankakee Valley Bible Baptist Church, Patty and Everett Dale “Pat” Hiatt were married on Nov. 17, 2012. They enjoyed more than a decade of life’s adventures. Together they blended their wonderful families, making many memories.

Gifted with an abundance of musical talent, Patty was a member of the Fulton County Choral Club. She was accomplished with the piano and organ playing at her church at Whippoorwill. She also taught some piano lessons. Pat and Patty wintered in Fort Myers, where they attended the Southwest Baptist Church.

Left to cherish Patty’s memory are her husband, Pat; children, Laura Correll and husband Joseph of Goshen, Matthew Norris and wife Heather of Tyler, Texas, Cathlene Strong and husband David of Marion, Bev Hiatt of Huntington and David Hiatt and wife Catherine of Rochester; 12 grandchildren, Carson Correll, Evan Correll, Emma Correll, Ian Correll, Nora Correll, Austin Norris, Brooklyn Norris, Madison Norris, Angela Hooley and husband Derek, Krista Means and husband Troy, Nick Strong and wife Molly and Kristofer Hiatt; three stepgrandchildren, Alex Huser, Britney Huser and Samantha Huser; five great-grandchildren, Lucas Hooley, Ethan Hooley, Andrew Hooley, Kale Means and Konner Means; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Zarian Gary, Jasiah Gary and Micah Gary; two sisters, Janice Holmes and husband Tom of Winchester, Ky., and Jane Guest and husband Rob of Noblesville; three stepsiblings, Phil Jones and wife Pam of Rotunda West, Fla., Janetta Blakely of Marion and Dianna McBride and husband Bill of Bluffton; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Patty in death are her parents; first husband, Thomas Norris; brother, David Blue; sister-in-law, Linda Blue; and stepbrother, Richard Jones.

A celebration of the life of Patricia “Patty” Hiatt will be at noon Friday, Oct. 6, at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester. Pastor Brian Sewell will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the funeral home. The inturnment will be in Grant Memorial Park of Marion.

Memorials may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 602 N. Lindberg Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 308, Akron, IN 46910. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Marty Scott

Marty Scott, 82, Kewanna, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

She was born in Rochester.

Oky Estrada

Oky Estrada, 45, Akron, died at 3:52 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born Jan. 13, 1978, in Urireo, Guanajuato, Mexico.

He is survived by his parents, Rosario Estrada Rodriguez and Estela Martinez Ortega; five sisters; three brothers; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers.

Services were held Saturday, Sept. 30, in Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. A prayer service followed.

Margaret Joan Ledford

Margaret

Joan Ledford, 92, Winamac, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born June 18, 1931, in Headlee, On June 19, 1949, she married Robert Wesley Ledford; who preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons, Ricky (Anita) Ledford, Winamac, Michael (Pam) Ledford, Francesville, Chris (Annabelle) Ledford, Hopedale, Ill; daughter-in-law, Samantha Ledford Tucker, Chalmers; 20 grandchildren; 37 greatgrandchildren; brother, Eugene Geisler, Winamac.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Pearl Dulin Geisler, two sons, Randy and Timothy Ledford; sister, Beverly Adair.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, in the First Baptist Church, Francesville, with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Friends may call 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, in the funeral home. Interment will be held in Paul’s Chapel Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial Contributions may be made to LifeWise Academy, facebook. com/LifeWiseWestCentral/ Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.

Mary Lou DeWitt

were paid in Fulton County courts: Speeding – Briella Mitchell, North Liberty, $175.00; Kassandra Rowland, Warsaw, $154.50; Jerry Gutierrez, Indianapolis, $175.00; Mikayla Inman, Niles Mich., $154.50

Speeding; unsafe lane movement without signal; passing in a no passing zone; Barry Morrison, Knox, $225.00. Disregarding stop sign — Allyson Byerline, Rochester, $164.50

Marriage Licenses

The following couple has applied for a marriage license in the office of Fulton County Clerk of the Court: Houghton-Kuntz Kaleb Houghton, 26, Rochester and Haley Kuhnz, 21, Rochester.

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couple has filed for a marriage dissolution in the Fulton County Courts: Kauffman — Joseph Kauffman, Rochester and Lanessa Kauffman, Rochester. With children.

She is survived by two daughters, Brenda (Brad) Kelly, Rochester, Teri (Doc) Vance, Texas; two sons, Jameson Scott and Greg Scott, both of Rochester; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Evert and Eleanor Lindley Lewis.

Private services will be held at a later date.

IRTHS

Zoey Ann Edmonds

Zachary and Skyra Edmonds are the parents of a daughter, Zoey Ann, born at 8:44 p.m. Sept. 20, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 and 1/2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Zoey joins sister, Abigail, 7. Paternal grandparents are Kip and Sarah Edmonds, Argos; maternal grandparents are Ann Bradley and Kevin Carmany, Logansport; paternal great-grandparents are James and Sandra Manuwal; and maternal great-grandparents are Alene and Lydia Bradley.

Mary Lou Dewitt, 90, Rochester, died at 8:13 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Wellbrooke, Wabash.

She was born June 17, 1933, in Wabash. On Sept. 23, 1994, she married Virgil Dewitt; who preceded her in death.

She is survived by four sons; Daniel (Debbie) Ford, Wabash, Duane (Chris) DeWitt, and Walt (Kim) DeWitt, both of Fla., Clinton (Kaysone) DeWitt, Ore.; five daughters, Claudia (Doug) Weitzel, Lagro, Cheryl Porter, Tenn., Penny (Mark) Howkinson, Fairbanks, Michelle (Russell) Conley, and Lori (Kyle) Hoover, both of Rochester; 23 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Vera (Grier) Baer; daughter, Nancy Ford; one grandson; brother, Bob Baer; half sister, Betty Baer.

A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, in Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Michael Eaton officiating. Friends may call 5-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, in the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Bachelor Creek Church of Christ.

Terri Furnivall

Terri Furnivall, 75, Tippecanoe, died at 12:44 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Hickory Creek, Rochester.

She was born March 11, 1948, in Warsaw. On January 22, 1966, she married, Delon Furnivall; who survives.

She is survived by a daughter, Sherri (Ronald) Cameron, Arizona; five grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

Preceding Terri in death are her parents, John and Margaret Gores Hall

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Tiffany Lynn Chambers

Tiffany

Lynn Chambers, 31, Rochester, died at 12:57 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. She was born March 25, 1992, in Knox. On Sept. 27, 2012, in Knox, she married Brian Chambers; who survives.

She is survived by two sons; Gunner Charles and Kannon Brian Chambers, Rochester; two sisters, Tesla (Mark) Jenkins, Utica, Ohio, Jaylan Hartwell, Plymouth; her mother, Jenny Hartwell (Brian) White, Plymouth; grandmother, Jewel Sayler, Logansport.

A life celebration honoring Tiffany is planned at a later date.

Dean Baker was ‘a forester at heart’

Dean Baker was “a forester at heart.”

His son-in-law, Rich Solano, described the former Pike Lumber Company president as such.

Baker passed away at age 86 on Sept. 12. He had a 35-year career with the Akron-based lumber company, culminating in a four-year stint as president.

Pike’s co-owner, Channing Utter, started working at the company the same year as Baker. Both were serving as senior directors on Pike’s board of directors when Baker passed away.

“I had the privilege of working side-by-side with him for 59 years in business, in church activities and in community service,” said Utter. “He was very strong in all of these things.”

Regarding business, Utter noted

Baker “created the Pike Lumber Company forestland program ... (powering) it up to what it is today.”

Current Pike President Craig Brouyette said Baker “had a pas-

Why do certificates and accreditations matter?

If you have looked up a health care organization online or walked into a hospital, you will see all these accreditations and certifications.

They are often short acronyms for a more extended series of words.

Accreditations are standards health care organizations are asked to reach to provide quality and safe care. Outside experts audit them to make sure they continue to maintain these standards of excellence. Auditors will go through different departments every few years to ensure health organizations, like Woodlawn, operate with these standards.

Ultimately, the accreditations

mean Woodlawn and other health organizations strive to provide our community with quality and safe services for every visit.

Here are some of the accreditations we have locally in our community:

Woodlawn was awarded full accreditation for three years by the Health Care Facility Accreditation Program surveying for compliance with Center for Medicare and Medicaid standards. CMS is like the commissioners of a major league sporting team. They set the rules for almost all health facilities, from large hospitals to smaller critical access hospitals, like the one in Rochester.

Four environmental services professionals recently received the certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician certificate. The CHEST Program is a certification program that requires 24 hours of class time, followed by an online exam and uses a curriculum developed by the American Hospital Association in conjunction with the Association for the Health Care En-

vironment. Staff who complete this program understand the science, research, and best practices directing what they do and why they do it. These four are now among approximately 2,500 Certified Health care Environmental Services Technicians across the United States. You will find other accreditations if you wander through the hospital. College of American Pathologists is for our laboratory services. The Sleep Center is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Stroke Care is from the Health Care Facility Accreditation Program, and Chest Pain is Certified by the Chest Pain Center.

All our doctors and nurse practitioners at Akron, Argos, Fulton, Shafer Medical Clinic, and Woodlawn Medical Professionals were awarded Certificates of Accreditation, noting Exemplary Provider Awards for Outstanding Health Care Delivery Practices as rural health clinics. There are also several accreditations in radiology by the American College of Radiology and our Maternity Oasis. Ultimately, all the certifications and accreditations show a dedicated team continually training, evaluating processes, and providing safe and excellent care as we earn the right to care for our community.

sion for timber resource and forest management, which has impacted how our company manages forestland to this day — whether it’s management for private landowners or our company-owned forests.”

Utter also added Baker was a “modern-day Johnny Appleseed,” as he worked to plant new trees.

“It was kind of like a hobby to him,” said Utter. “As we would acquire forestland, he would find bare patches of ground and plant them with trees.”

Utter called Baker “a hands-on leader.”

“He didn’t just say, ‘You guys go over there and do that.’ He would say, ‘Come on, let’s go do that,’” said Utter.

Jim Steen, who would follow in Baker’s footsteps as Pike’s president, stated he valued tapping into Baker’s knowledge during the more than 40 years that he knew him.

“I would trust him with anything,” he said.

Brouyette noted he misses “Dean’s wisdom and advice.”

Utter also referenced Baker’s giving nature, stating Baker and his wife, Suzanne, have always been “extraordinarily generous.”

“They’d give to almost any cause,” he said.

Utter said the Bakers help put a number of people through college, adding he didn’t know the exact number “because (the Bakers) will never speak of their philanthropy.”

He said Baker was “an extraordinary man in almost all (aspects) of life.”

“I’m used to measuring success by family, faith and friends, and he was successful in all three areas,” said Utter.

Updates and happenings in and around the area

The Fulton County Public Library will be painting the scenery of the Arboretum from 10 a.m.-2 p.m Saturday, Oct. 7, in the Arboretum at the Rochester Branch Library. All art materials provided, bring your own snacks. For beginners, intermediate, or advanced oil painters. Call to

register: (574) 223-2713.

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The next commissioner’s meeting will be held 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, in the Commissioner’s Room, 125 E Ninth St., Rochester. You can view the meetings on RTC Channel 4. Meeting information can be found at https://

Turkey Shoots 2023

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October is National Book Month. Check out a book soon at your local public library.

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Caston FFA will be having an All You Can Eat Chili Supper 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13. Crackers and dessert included. Carry-outs will be available. Tickets are $7 and proceeds from the chili supper benefit the FFA Backpack Program for Caston students.

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Kewanna-Union Township Public Library will offer the elements and history of storytelling, as you explore a personal story using a variety of creative tools to “Express Your Story” 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Oct. 5Nov. 9. Register at the library or call (574) 653-2011. Facilitated by local artist Jennifer Weinert.

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The Times Cinema, Rochester will be having a free movie at 2 p.m. Sunday Oct. 8. The movie showing is “Miracles From Heaven.” Sponsored by Faith Outreach.

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Nyona/South Mud Lake Boosters

The Twelve Mile Community Building Board is having a chicken noodle dinner 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5. Dinner will include; chicken and noodles, green beans, rolls, dessert and drinks.

Bell Aircraft Museum hosting bingo night

Come one, come all to bingo at the Bell Aircraft Museum Thursday, Oct. 5. The museum is located at 210 S. Oak St. Mentone.

A guaranteed $500 jackpot will be given away.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. early birds at 5:30 p.m. and regular bingo at 6 p.m. Cost is $15. A variety of food is available.

Free will donation. Proceeds will be used to pave the parking lot. Carry-out available.

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The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 at Akron United Methodist Church. To schedule an appointment visit; redcrossblood.org or by calling (800) 733-2767.

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Dairy Queen sponsor night 4-10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4. Ten percent of the proceeds go to the Fulton County Animal Center. Must mention FCAC during checkout or use a voucher.

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

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

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Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a nonprofit organization, meets each Tuesday at the Fulton County Community Center, 625 Pontiac St., Rochester. Weighin begins at 3:30 p.m. with the meeting and program to follow.

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The Fulton County Animal Center offers a Foster to Adopt program that lets potential new pet parents “try” a new pet for two weeks to see if the person and pet are a good fit. To get more information, visit fultoncoanimalcenter.org. The center is located at 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester.

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

lot of Akron United Methodist Church. Parking is located in front of the building or you may park in AUMC parking lot. If you have any questions please contact; Bonnie Dunbar (574) 505-0392

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Retired and Senior Volunteer Program offers several opportunities to serve in Fulton County for anyone 55 or better. Volunteer and learn a new skill, or utilize your current skills. It’s free and easy to join. Have fun and make new friends at once. Contact: Angie King with any questions. (574) 223-3716

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Start the New Year with no library fines! Kewanna Union Township Public Library will be offering a fine forgiveness program “Read Down Your Fines!” to patrons 18 and under. Readers may sign-up to participate in “Read Down Your Fines!” Readers with fines accumulated at Kewanna Union Township Public Library will be eligible to participate. The reader and their parent will be asked to sign a reading contract.  The reader must receive approval at the library in order to participate. All books that will be used as credit for this program are to be checked out or read in the library by Dec. 30, 2023. Stop in at the library to sign up soon!

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Families Helping Families (a noprofit organization) is in need of formula and diapers for the community If interested in donating or in need of formula and/or diapers, stop by from 2-5 p.m. Monday, at the Solid Rock Church, 913 Main St., Rochester. For more information, call Michelle Skiles (574) 835-8813.

—o— Community Scarecrow Contest & Display will be held in downtown Akron. Cash prizes for first and second place in each category as well as Judge’s Pick and People’s Choice. For more information and to pick up a complete list of rules, stop by Akron Carnegie Public Library during normal business working hours.

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There will be a public budget hearing for Caston School Corporation at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 in the Caston School Administration Building. A public board work session will follow the hearing.

The world, the spirit, and us

(Read

John 16:4-11)

“And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment”

(John 16:8).

Most of us read this as though the Holy Spirit is going to come into the world and work directly upon the hearts of unbelievers and convict them of sin, righteousness, and judgment. But if you read it in that way, you have not read this verse correctly.

Read it again, together with the preceding verse, and emphasize a keyword. And I want to take that same word and insert it in a place in verse 8 where it does not occur but where the context makes clear it belongs.

Jesus Christ says, It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the counselor (the Holy Spirit) will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes (to you), he will convict the world ... of sin and righteousness and judgment

(John 16:7-8).

It says that the Holy Spirit is coming to you, to the church, to

Let’s study the Bible

the Christian. And when he comes to the Christian, this will convict the world of sin and righteousness and judgment. Therefore he does not come to the world; he comes to us.

The first thing is that the issue of life is Jesus. The world ought to be convicted of sin, because it doesn’t believe on him.

If the church had not spoken of Jesus, the world would soon have forgotten him, for the world desperately wants to forget that Jesus came and lived among us. The church is to bring Jesus consistently before the world.

The second thing the world is to see in the church is righteousness. Jesus says, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer. When the world looks at the church, it ought to see a different standard of behavior. What it once saw in Jesus Christ it is now to see in the church. And this is what convinces the world there are absolutes in life.

Secular writers and philosophers will tell you that there are no absolutes. And the world will believe that until it sees in the church a standard of behavior that makes it realize that there is clear-cut righteousness and there is absolute evil.

The third thing the world is to see is judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. As they look at the church, the world ought to see that a head-on clash is coming

between its philosophy and the philosophy of Jesus Christ, and that the one who is going to win is Jesus. A judgment is coming. And the sign of it to the world

is that the power of Satan is already broken in the lives they are observing.

This is what the world ought to see when it looks at Christians,

and the church.

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

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Local farmer receives Indiana River-Friendly Farmer Award

Holmgren is a retired botanist. Bill Kern majored in forestry at Purdue.

Indiana’s Lt. Governor, Suzanne Crouch, addressed the 2023 Indiana River Friendly Farmers at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. This award, hosted by the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, honors farmers statewide for the implementation of conservation practices protecting Indiana’s natural resources, specifically waterways and soil health.

Nominated by the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District, local farmer, Shirley Needham of Kern Woodlands was one of 42 farmers receiving this award this year.

Randy Kron, president of Indiana Farm Bureau, and several other Indiana Conservation Partner leaders offered thanks and appreciation to these farmers and landowners, who go the extra mile in protecting Indiana’s natural resources.

The three family members, who own Kern Woodlands LLC, have had lifetime involvement in environmental issues. Dr. Patricia

Until recently, Needham was a licensed wildlife rehabilitator (birds and bats) and has released many birds and bats on the property. Their father purchased the land with the specific purpose of raising pine trees for Christmas tree sales. The trees love sandy soil and require good drainage. All three farms were used for large-scale tree growing for approximately 40 years. Riverfront wetlands (94 acres) were put into permanent conservation easements. Four ponds were dug and stocked with native fish. Stands of white pine, walnut, hickory, Kentucky coffee tree, multiple species of oaks and many others were allowed to remain standing and vernal ponds encouraged. When their father, Bob Kern, retired from tree farming, most of the active tree growing land was converted to crop farming. They currently have a tenant farmer growing soybeans and corn.

A sustainable cropping system is a management strategy protecting natural resources and improves the soil. All the lands are very sandy, weedy, and drain rapidly. As

far back as she can trace, they were not used for crops, but were large dairy farms.

One of the larger barns still standing has been improved and is currently home to approximately 300 big brown bats.

Owl boxes and kestrel boxes have been placed in several locations. To increase wildlife, pollinator habitats and improve our soil health and water quality, we utilize conservation best management practices. With the increased dryness and lack of rain, we stay current on mowing fire lanes. Between the dripline of the woods and the crops, we require the tenant farmer to leave approximately 40-60 yards of grasses and small shrubs for turkey and quail nesting habitat. The ponds provide nesting spots for geese, ducks and herons and

a safe resting place for migratory species. They also maintain bluebird boxes, which provide homes for other small songbirds, such as tree swallows.

The white-tail deer are prolific, so they allow contracted hunting in defined areas. The use of cover crops and no-till practices is helping to amend and to counteract the high-acid content from the pine tree growing. It’s improving and will continue to improve over time. Due to the conservation easements, there are large strips of trees native shrubs and grasses. This helps prevent erosion and improve water filtration. They are hopeful all the riverbanks and frontage wetlands will continue to be protected long after they are gone.

We recently have signed a contract with Acres Land Trust to donate/sell approximately 130-acre farm on the Tippecanoe River. The portion, which has historically been farmed, will be reverted to native

trees, grasses, and wildflowers. It will eventually be open to the public for nature walks and education. Needham’s advice to new farmers or new landowners is to intimately know your soil and drainages. Learn what wildlife lives on the property and prepare to co-exist. Talk to an agency available to you to assist with no-till practices and especially cover crops. Above all, love the land and love what you do.

Sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau and Indiana Corn Marketing Council/Indiana Soybean Alliance, the River Friendly Farmer Award program began in 2000 and has honored over 1,100 Indiana farms.

Fulton County SWCD has a $20,000 Clean Water Indiana grant for a cover-crop cost share program; stop by the office and apply. We need more applicants in Fulton County. Applications are due Nov. 1. View a complete list of recipients on the IASWCD website.

Junior Achievement to host fundraiser scavenger hunt

Junior Achievement will have a fundraiser scavenger hunt on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

Proceeds will benefit the organization, which helps prepare students for the workforce.

The hunt runs 6:30-7:30 p.m., with registration/check-in at 6 p.m. at Rochester City Hall.

People will use the app Goosechase to hunt around Rochester. Early registration is $100 per team before Wednesday, Nov. 1, going up to $125 per team after then. Teams include up to five people.

Individuals are $25 each. People may also purchase a list early for $20 extra the night of the event.

To register or for more information, contact Beth Miller at (574) 551-4698 or beth.miller@ja.org; Tiffany Lukens at (574) 930-0983 or tfutrel@gmail.com; or Shoda Beehler at (574) 835-2504 or clerk@rochester.in.us.

Shine on me

My bright light will shine at night.

Then I’ll disappear out of sight. I’ll say goodbye to the sun, and hide during the day. There is no way I can stay.

Fall back into healthy habits Oct. 20

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce invites all interested women to attend a “Women in Business” breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at The Geneva Center, 5282 N. Old US Hwy. 31, Rochester.

The cost will be $15 for chamber members and $30 for non-members. It will include: breakfast, health tips, and door prizes.

After a brief networking breakfast, sponsored by Woodlawn Health panelists: Dr. Omazonna Amadi, Alex Bahney PT, DPT, and Lynda Soderland will guide attendees through several tips for healthy living.

About The Speakers

Amadi began her college career at Coppin State University, Baltimore, Md. She attended medical

school at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, N.Y. Then, she completed her residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital Family Medicine, Syracuse, N.Y., along with a fellowship in obstetrics and women’s health care at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, N.Y.

When asked what draws her to her specialty, she stated, “I love that Woodlawn offers obstetric care to women in our community,” Amadi stated.

When she is not caring for her patients or delivering babies, Amadi likes to take walks, watch football and soccer, travel, and read fictional novels. She is also a huge Harry Potter fan.

Bahney is a graduate of North Miami High School. He went to the University of Indiananapolis and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in exercise science. He then

went to Indiana University School of Health and Rehabilitation Science and finished his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2017.

“I work to empower the patient to take responsibility for their health. I focus on creating a lasting relationship and hope that if they need therapy down the road, they will think of me as a trusted individual to help them,” Bahney said, when asked what he enjoys about physical therapy.

After working at different organizations, Bahney and his family wanted to move back to the Rochester area and be closer to family. In 2019, he started as a staff physical therapist and then was promoted in 2022 as a director of Woodlawn Rehabilitation Services.

“My favorite thing about Woodlawn is the access to care that patients have here; exceptional care close

to home,” he stated. When Bahney is not leading his department or working with patients, he enjoys coaching his children in sports.

“I am competitive and take pride in inspiring the next generation,” he said.

As a family, they enjoy camping, fishing, hunting for mushrooms, and doing anything outdoors.

Soderland is a licensed radiology technician and mammographer. She came to work for Woodlawn in 2022.

Fulton County women, who plan to attend this special program, can register with Kellie Scobie at (574) 224-2666 or email her at kellie@ fultoncountychamber.com, or online at fultoncountychamber.com by Oct. 13. Any questions can be directed to Scobie, executive assistant of Fulton County Chamber of Commerce.

Many friends will fall from the sky, but I’ll never say goodbye. My journey will never end, and I’ll always be your friend.

I am not made of cheese, but they won’t let me sneeze.

Caston volleyball beats North JudsonSan Pierre 3-2

On Tuesday, Sept. 26, the Caston High School Girls Varsity Volleyball team defeated NJSP 3-2. The Lady Comets are now 4-1 in conference play.

Kosciusko 4-H Livestock Judging Team places third in national competition

The Kosciusko 4-H Livestock Judging Team has placed third in a national competition.

The team, consisting of Landon Bewley, Carter Grady, Caleb Lechlitner, Libby Haab, McKinley Burton and Haley Nelson, recently competed in the Aksarben National Livestock Judging Contest in Grand Island, Neb.

There were 31 teams and 144 individuals in the contest. Team members had to judge 12 classes of cattle, swine, sheep and goats, give four sets of oral reasons, and answer three sets of questions on classes.

The team was also fifth highest in sheep and goats, third highest in beef, eighth highest in oral reasons, and 11th highest in swine. Bewley was sixth place overall individually and 13th highest in cattle, with Lechlitner sixth highest in reasons, and

People may honor military members, first responders through banner program

People may honor family or friends who are serving or have served in the military or as first responders through a banner program in Rochester.

The Rochester Downtown Partnership is accepting applications for the next round of the program honoring hometown heroes.

There are 25 to 30 spots open. The cost is $150 to have the picture, name and title of a person placed on a banner to be hung in Rochester in January after the city’s Christmas decorations come down.

Banners should stay up through May.

Proceeds from the program benefit RDP, helping to improve downtown Rochester’s appearance, said Chad Hisey, who chairs RDP’s Design Committee.

To get a banner, people may find forms at rochester-downtown.com/ post/hometown-heroes. Questions may be sent to rochesterherobanners@gmail.com.

Haab 19th highest overall. Tippecanoe Valley agriculture teacher Michael Jones coaches the team.

City of Rochester leaf pickup schedule, other changes

Bulk leaf pickup will be provided systemically throughout the city by area. The map shown illustrates each area by color and number, one to four.

Crews will move through each area, finishing it before moving to the next. Any leaves placed out for pickup after the crews have completed an area will be left until each area has been completed at least once. Crews will work in numerical order, starting with area one and continue through area four then repeat the cycle throughout the season.

Due to a change in city ordinance pertaining to yard waste pickup, Rochester anticipates a larger volume of leaves to be picked up this year. This may increase the time spent in each area and delay moving into the next area. This may also impact the number of times crews are able to service each area before the end of the season. The fall season is Oct. 2 through Dec. 1.

After the fall season, leaves will need to be bagged until bulkleaf pickup resumes in the spring. Residents can also bring their leaves to the street department to add to the compost piles between the hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Any questions, contact street superintendent, Duane Border at (574) 223-4740.

Rochester will be replacing a stormwater structure and pipes

Caston girls varsity volleyball beats North Miami

Caston High School Girls Varsity Volleyball team beat North Miami 3-1 Monday, Sept. 25. The Lady Comets win in four over North Miami High School.

Caston coed soccer team beats Winamac

The Caston Comets Coed Varsity Soccer team defeated Winamac Community 6-1. The Comets were able to win their fifth consecutive game at Winamac. The win brings an outright HNAC Conference title for the team. Jan Aguilar Mendez broke through with a left-footed goal to the far post moving right to left. Brock Hook scored the second goal for the Comets. Andrew McGrew and Tanner Sutton each had one goal. Zach Rogers and Brock Hook added one assist each.

beginning Oct. 10-12, pending weather. It will be replaced at the intersection of Arrowhead Drive and Lincoln Way; the intersection and a section of Arrowhead Drive will be closed while crews make the necessary repairs. Residents in that area should plan for alternative routes and ask that all others avoid that area until the road and intersection reopen.

Anyone interested in canna lily bulbs (the large plants in the city planters downtown) can bring a bucket and shovel to the Street Barn, 620 Monticello Road, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. to take bulb starts. The bulbs are located just inside the gate on the right side of the drive. This is a selfservice first come, first serve opportunity.

City water customers should have received a letter in the mail, along with a survey asking customers to identify the water service line material coming into the home; take a few minutes to answer the survey questions online or on the sheet included with the letter and return to the water

office. This is a federal requirement for the water department to begin preparing a plan using the survey results to replace any lead service lines that may be found in

the water system. This information will then allow the water department to apply for grants and other financial support to offset any costs associated with a lead

service line replacement project in the future; be assured city water is safe and tested regularly to ensure quality water is provided to all customers.

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GARAGE SALE, Saturday, Oct. 7, 9-4, 2479 White Tail Drive. Holiday decorations, scrapbooking, hunting and fishing gear and much more.

Garage Sales A070

ST. JOSEPH ALTAR AND ROSARY

Fall Rummage Sale. Friday, Oct. 13, 8-4; Saturday, Oct. 14, 8-12. 1301 Main (behind the church). Something for everyone.

BARN SALE, 6266 N. 675 W. Harley Davidson clothes and accessories, fishing, hunting, antiques, much more. Starting 8am-? Oct. 4 running daily until SOLD OUT. Downsizing, adding items continuously.

BARN SALE, 3512 West 450 North (Miami County), 8-4, 5-family, Fri./Sat., Oct. 6/7. Antiques, freezer, tiller, grill, glassware, furniture, toys, clothing baby to adult, household items, fishing poles and lures, Crossbow w/case, lots of misc. jewelry.

GARAGE SALE, Fri., Oct. 6, 8-6; Sat., Oct. 7, 8-1, 1302 Lakeview Bend, Rochester. Large sale-Pyrex, cookie jars, women’s M/L clothes, coats, wheelbarrow, vintage items, student size 38” guitar, jewelry. Everything half price Sat. after 12:00 (excludes Pyrex). Cash only. No early birds.

HUGE MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE. Last one for the year. Oct. 5, 6, 7, Thurs./Fri. 8-7, Sat. 8-3, 15472 N. Pleasant Hill Rd., Akron. Clothing newborn through adult, coats, hats, costumes, maternity scrubs, shoes, holiday, tree, household, kitchen, hardware, pet, books, toys, several tables of 25¢ items.

Garage Sales A070

2 GARAGE SALES, 19636 Michigan Rd. (The Kuntry Market). Tupperware Inventory Sale, bedroom suites, dishwasher, antique rocker, sewing machines, glassware, cookbooks, clothes, winter coats and much more. 20639 Michigan Rd. Bake Sale, single bed, clothing lots of misc. Fri., Oct. 6, Sat., Oct. 7, 8am-6pm, Argos.

Miscellaneous A085

Become

Handyman C157

A+ YARD SERVICES is available for your fall cleanup and landscape projects. Call Joel at 574-551-3202.

Plumbing C115

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

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BUSINESS SERVICES

HANDYMAN TROY

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

Call Troy (574) 835-8499

Vehicle: 2011 Ford Escape, approx. 86,000 actual miles Note terms of payment and conditions for vehicle. Cash or Indiana Check Only — If payment by check, vehicle and title will be held until payment clears bank!!

Yard and Garden: Craftsman LT2000 46” cut riding mower, Craftsman Yard Vac-Chipper combination w/9 HP Briggs and Straton motor, hand pull mesh garden wagon, rakes, shovels, hoes, poly wheelbarrow, electric chain saw, electric leaf blower, large Keller fiberglass ladder, roll fence, saw horses, pull behind leaf rake, shepherd’s hooks, rain barrels, large concrete deer statue, bird houses, large Santa blow mold, large snowman blow molds, nativity blow molds, Halloween blow molds, gingerbread man blow molds, large nutcrackers, many wood seasonal cut outs, small air compressor and much more.

Furniture: (2) recliners, (1) electric lift chair, davenport, sitting chairs, several kitchen tables and chairs, (1) full size bed, (2) electric beds, several dressers, small oak podium, antique octagon table, wood fireplace surround, small kneehole desk, bookshelves, (2) electric hospital beds and more.

Appliances: Natural gas Kenmore dryer, Whirpool washing machine, small chest

freezer,

Insurance C200

TV Satellite C400

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EMPLOYMENT

General Employment E030

THE TIRE STORE is a high volume service facility that has immediate openings for lube, tire and alignment technicians. Pay will be based on experience. Resumes can be sent to The Tire Store, 1905 State Road 14 E., Rochester, Indiana or dropped off in person. Applications also available.

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

FARM

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STRAW BALES FOR SALE. Small squares, $5 a bale. Call 574-835-2246. Quantity discount.

LEISURE, RECREATIONAL

Camping M030

2005 KEYSTONE CAMPER, sleeps up to 7 people. Must see to appreciate. $6,000. 574-835-3731

Motorcycles M050

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

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P UBLIC A UCTIONS

Mullins Estate Live Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Located at 1582 W. SR 114, North Manchester. Hit and miss engine collection, grist mills, vehicles, tractors, tools, boat motors, vintage electronics and radios, antiques, cast iron and vintage toys. Metzger Auctions.

Alta Rock Madlem Live Auction

1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8. Located 5637 S. Old US 31, Macy. Vehicles, tractor, skidsteer, tools, livestock equipment vintage toys and trains, primitives, Mobil Oil sign base, ci-

Buildings For Rent U030

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

der press, appliances, furniture and canning supplies. Metzger Auctions.

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CKC KING GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Shots and dewormed, parents on site. $500. CKC Miniature Dachshund puppy, female, $400, shots and dewormed. 574-542-4413

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Property Fraud Alert offers protection to the public

Property Fraud Alert is an online subscription service offered to the public that allows them to have their name monitored within the recorder’s office in order to track possible fraudulent recordings affecting their property.

While Property Fraud Alert does not prevent fraud from happening, it provides an early warning system for property owners to take appropriate actions should they determine possible fraudulent activity has taken place.

A common property fraud scenario

involves a criminal filing a bogus deed making it appear that the actual owner had transferred ownership of a parcel to someone else. The criminal then takes that deed to a bank, obtains a mortgage and then disappears with a large amount of money. With Property Fraud Alert, subscribers will be notified when the name they have submitted is used in any recording activities within the recorder’s office. For more information, visit propertyfraudalert.com/COUNTY or call (800) 728-3858. The Property Fraud Alert link is also available on the Fulton County website, www. fultoncountyga.gov.

Rochester fall sports update —

Golfer Olivia Bailey ties for 26th at state, Ava Thomas ties for 60th

Rochester’s Olivia Bailey and Ava Thomas both finished in the top 60 at the IHSAA state finals at Prairie View Golf Club Friday and Saturday.

Bailey shot rounds of 74 and 85 for a two-day total 15-overpar 159 and finished in a tie for 26th in a field of 108 golfers. Thomas shot rounds of 89 and 86 for a 175 and finished in a tie for 60th.

Thomas improved her placing from a tie for 63rd place at the start of the day.

Chad Thomas, who is Ava’s father, is the head coach and Dan Bailey, who is Olivia’s father, is the assistant coach.

Football

Brant Beck ran for 181 yards and two touchdowns. Alex Deming ran for 137 yards and three touchdowns, and the Rochester defense held Northfield to just two first downs in recording its third shutout in five games in a 62-0 win on Senior Night at Barnhart Field Friday.

Rochester beat Northfield for the second straight year. Prior to 2022, Northfield had won six of seven meetings against the Zebras. Rochester is 5-2 overall and 5-1 in the Three Rivers Conference.

Rochester and Maconaquah are 5-1. The IHSAA state tournament draw is 6 p.m. Sunday.

Boys Tennis

Playing without two injured doubles players, the Rochester

boys tennis team suffered a seasonending loss to Manchester in a sectional semifinal Thursday.

Rochester’s points came from Tanner Reinartz at No. 1 singles and Robert Bozzo at No. 2 singles.

Rochester finishes 8-7, but Reinartz’s season will continue in the state singles tournament at Peru this week after beating Manchester’s Josh Steely 6-1, 6-2.

Cross Country

Rochester sent incomplete girls and boys teams to the Three Rivers Conference meets at Manchester Saturday.

In the boys meet, Wes Steininger ran a 17:41 to finish in 13th place in the field of 63 runners. Other Rochester runners included Reece Johnson, who was 17th in 18:00; Lane Shank, who was 36th in 19:41; and Leandro Javier, who was 40th in 20:33.

In the girls race, Kadence Bradley showed off an impressive kick to take 14th place in 22:33, while Brooklyn Chandler was 27th in 23:53.

Volleyball

Rochester had its most successful week of the season, winning both of its matches over sectional rivals in sweeps.

The week started with a 25-19, 25-22, 25-19 over host Wabash Sept. 26 and ended with a 25-22, 25-11, 25-12 triumph over Winamac.

Rochester drew North Miami in a Class 2A, Sectional 36 quarterfinal at Pioneer Oct. 12. The winner will meet Wabash, the defending sectional champion, in the semifinals.

Girls Soccer

Rochester lost to Twin Lakes 4-1 last Thursday to finish the regular

season 0-13. The Twin Lakes game was its final tune-up before its sectional opener against Class 1A, No. 9 Trinity Greenlawn at Argos five days later.

Boys Soccer

Wyatt Davis scored off a corner kick in the first half to lift the Rochester boys soccer team to a 1-0

win over host Culver Sept. 26. His kick deflected off Culver goalkeeper Landon Stevens’ foot and past the goal line and off the side of the net. Coach Eric Backus liked the number of scoring opportunities his team had, but he didn’t like the finishing.

Rochester is 5-10, and have

scored 16 goals in 15 games. They were playing their fourth game in four days, splitting two games at the Winamac tournament Saturday and losing 3-0 at John Glenn Monday.

“Seventeen shots on goal is fun, but one conversion is not,” Backus said.

Recent work by Gib Foster on display at the Rochester library

An exhibit of recent works by artist Gib Foster will be on display in the main gallery of the Fulton County Public Library in Rochester from Oct. 3-28.

“Foster is an interesting character,” said FCPL Marketing Director Erica Coffing, the exhibit’s curator. “Visiting him in his barn home out on Rain Creek, you get the distinct feeling you’ve stepped into a world long forgotten — one of a more Bohemian lifestyles — when the artist was more closely connected to their creative pursuits and less worried about modern ills.

There are Native American artifacts mingled with magazine clippings, stacks of old letters and various areas devoted to different methods of artmaking.

“Go up even further and you are in the loft where a computer, printer and massive drafting table occupy a large space framed by a massive painting that shows the influence of the Pacific Northwest peoples.

“Gib mentions he lived with the Ojibwe for a short while on an island in northern Lake Michigan, and I am not surprised. He finds indigenous Native American culture inspiring, referencing their closeness to nature and spiritual life.”

Foster’s FCPL exhibit features his most current project: assemblages of found objects, which he finds “more freeing and creative than a lot of his previous work,” said Coffing. “I didn’t ask, but I assume it’s probably the ability to experiment, which he enjoys. While his technical skills as an artist are undeniable, as a person I would describe him as curious, alive and playful. These works represent that side of him.”

Foster studied at the American Academy of Art from 1960-64, as well as the Art Institute of Chicago and Studio 22.

His professional experience includes work as a graphic artist, illustrator and educator with firms and institutions, including the U.S. Army, Motorola Aerospace Center, Stephens-Gross Studio, Fitchco and Corly, Louisiana Tech University and Manchester College.

In 2003, he opened Rain Creek Design freelance studio following his retirement from Manchester College.

Foster’s list of exhibitions and awards is equally diverse, including first place at the 1967 Museum Gallery Exhibition in Macon Ga., first and second place in the Creativity 1972 Cover Design and Poster competition in Chicago, and first place in the Hoosier Salon’s 78th “New beginnings” logo competition at the Indiana State Museum, to name just a few.

For more information, contact the Fulton County Public Library at (574) 223-1015.

Recent work from Foster is an exhibition of newer works, which will be at Fulton County Public Library, Rochester branch. The art was created using discarded objects and consumer products, while also reflecting the influence of Native American culture and art.