Shopping Guide News of Fulton County - October 26, 2022

Christmas Bucks are back

With Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season just a month away, the staff at the Shopping Guide News of Fulton County is ready to help you with Christmas shopping plans as we prepare for our ninth annual Christmas Bucks promotion.

Once again, the Shopping Guide is teaming up with local merchants to bring extra holiday cheer to the community through the Christmas Bucks contest. The giveaway has now become a much anticipated, annual favorite in Fulton County, offering Christmas spending scrip to stretch your gift-giving budget.

Beginning with this edition of the Shopping Guide, the promotion will run for three consecutive weeks. Entry forms will be found in the Oct. 26, Nov. 2, and Nov. 9 issues. Cut out the entry forms, fill out the slips and deposit them in the Christmas bucks boxes located in businesses sponsoring the promotion, as printed on each individual entry form. Entry forms are also available at participating merchants. Forms must be placed in the stores’ Christmas Bucks boxes no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. No purchase is necessary and you do not need to be present to win. However, you must be at least 16 years old to enter.

You can enter each time you visit the store, but only one coupon is allowed per visit. Ballot stuffers will be disqualified. No mail-in

entries will be accepted. Employees of each business are not eligible to enter at their place of business.

A total of $2,000 in Christmas Bucks will be given away by the Shopping Guide and the sponsoring merchants. The first place prize is $500, second place is $250, third place is $150, fourth and fifth place prizes are $50 each. All prizes are awarded in Christmas Bucks scrip that can be spent at any of the businesses participating in the contest. The Christmas Bucks must be redeemed by Friday, Dec. 31. Winners will be announced in the Dec. 7 edition of the Shopping Guide News.

Winners will be chosen at a drawing on Monday, Nov. 21. Also selected at that time will be two merchant winners from the participating advertisers who will each win a prize of $500.

When you drop off your entries, be sure to thank the merchant for being a sponsor of this fun and easy way to potentially pay for much of your holiday needs.

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Local singing-songwriting duo honored by fans around the globe

Eugene & Claudia.”

“I met Claudia at the Country Music Jam in Silver Lake,” stated Buddy Eugene, Rochester. “We sang a couple songs together and something just clicked.” Little did they know on that evening ten years ago that they would form the award-winning country music singing duet sensation, “Buddy

“We started out as street musicians in Nashville, Tenn.,” Buddy explained. “Standing on the sidewalk, we sang for those passing by. I used my open guitar case as a tip box.”

With a smile, Claudia added, “It’s very common to be a street musician in Nashville. We had our CDs for sale for those who wanted to purchase them.”

They also performed at The

Palace, the legendary bar right outside the Grand Ole Opry. “Many stars started there,” Claudia remarked. “Staff members like to reminisce about the time Randy Travis was a dishwasher at the establishment.”

When asked what he likes best about performing in front of an audience, Buddy stated, “The applause. Applause is like food to a musician, and Claudia and I are getting fat,” he laughed.

“There’s also a bit of intuition that goes into play when we’re in front of a group,” Claudia said. “We intuit what the group likes and feed off of their enthusiasm. I love meeting so many people from all over the world.”

Buddy started his singing career with his father. “I sang with dad’s band.”

Claudia, on the other hand, began her dreams of a performing career in the great outdoors. “I wanted to keep it a secret. I’d go to a secret place outside and pretend I was singing onstage. When I was 19, and most of my friends wanted cars, I wanted a new guitar and lessons.” Both performers play guitar.

They made one album, “Without You,” written by Ewen Vires and Buddy Eugene. They also have three singles: “My Angel,” written by Buddy Eugene, “I’ll Always Be by Your Side,” written by Jerry Jake Howard and Furman Michael Jones and “I Almost Said I Love You,” written by Bill Rainey.

The couple has earned many awards through the years, some of them international honors. They were awarded the Band of the Year by the CCR Music Awards, Ireland. They were also given the Red Carpet Award from The Netherlands, for Duet of the Year, performing their single “I’ll Always Be By Your Side.”

“International performers all have particular Country Western styles,” Buddy explained. “But some of the international performers use different instruments, such as accordions and concertinas. The Irish singers still have the accent,” he smiled.

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A little closer to home, the performers received the International Singers Songwriters Association award for Band of the Year in Atlanta, Ga. this past August at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, Beyer Theater. “That’s an elegant place,” Claudia remarked. “I’m usually not tongue-tied, but I got extremely nervous making an acceptance speech in front of the 1,000-member audience.”

The performers have quite a busy traveling schedule. Buddy retired from B&J Auto Salvage in Leesburg. He loves racing cars at the New Paris Speedway. The singers have an active fan base in New Paris, Milford and Goshen.

Claudia owns the family farm. “Kyle Riffle, my farming tenant, takes care of everything when I’m home or gone. The country farm inspires me to sing and write music.”

Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors is a column in which readers share friendly advice. To ask or answer questions, write the Shopping Guide News, 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.

Clothesline poles

Good neighbors: I have three vintage clothesline prop-up poles. They are wooden with metal hooks. If interested, call (574) 295-7250 in the afternoon.

Treated wood

Good neighbors: I would be interested in the boards. Call (260) 385-8542. My son would pick them up. — Bonnie

I would love to have the free pieces, if you still have them. My daughter could use them for the chicken coop she would like to have. Call (574) 6422644. Leave a message; if no one answers, I will get back to you on how to pick them up ASAP.

I am interested in your treated lumber. Call Fred at (574) 354-3198 or email fredm.pwr@emypeople.net.

Recliner

Good neighbors: I have a blue La-Z-Boy lift recliner to get rid of. It’s in excellent shape. Call (574) 305-0024.

New questions

Fish tank — Wanted: a small or medium fish tank. Please call (574) 773-2125, ext. 1.

Electric magnifier — I am looking for a good electric magnifier with lights. Must be reasonable. Call (574) 305-1632.

Sandbox digger — Does anyone have one of those sandbox diggers that you don’t need anymore? It’s the one that you sit on and control the digger with your hands? Call (574) 354-8697.

Stampin’ Up stamp set — Does someone have the ice cream cone builder stamp set from Stampin’ Up they no longer need or want? Also would like to have the punch that goes with it. Please call (574) 253-6802.

Sewing projects — I need someone to do occasional small sewing projects. We are in the south part of Elkhart. Call (574) 295-7250 in the afternoon.

Smoker — I’d be interested in a smoker, 50-pound capacity, 28 inches wide, 52 inches high, in good condition. Call (574) 862-2914.

Baseball cards — I am looking for free and unwanted baseball cards, both older and newer cards; stars, semi-stars and commons, I will take them all. I recently had a small flood in my basement and lost a large portion of my cards and would love to rebuild my baseball card collection all over again. Can anyone please help me out? I am located in Akron. Contact Chris at (574) 835-3736 or crstoller18@ gmail.com.

Wringer washer — Looking for a wringer washer and tub in good condition that someone no longer wants or needs. Call (574) 201-9649.

Fabric — Is there any retired quilter who has 2 yards or more of pieces of printed cotton fabric or other fabrics you no longer need? Call (574) 773-4606.

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Grady A. Mahoney HVAC Technician

Grady A. Mahoney, 20, Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, Oct. 16, 2022.

On March 12, 2002, Grady Alexander Mahoney was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Steve Jr. and Traci Ogden Mahoney. During his high school years, Grady was a member of the RHS Wrestling Team and also played football for the Zebras. In 2020, he graduated from Rochester High School.

With a strong work ethic, Grady was an HVAC technician for Dilling Mechanical Contractors of Logansport. Many will remember him as the life of the party and the biggest jokester. He always had a dance move and a song to go with it. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Grady felt these activities made him a better human being.

To relax with friends, Grady visited the Four Winds Casino. He liked the challenges of wheeling and dealing to see what he could swap or get for a good deal. Grady collected cars and cigars. He was very proud of his unique collection of Nike Air Jordans. Grady had a heart of gold and left a piece of him wherever he went. He loved his family and was the very best uncle.

Left to cherish Grady’s memory are his parents, Steve and Traci Mahoney; grandparents, Steve Mahoney and Darla Johnson, Chuck and Melissa Ogden, Diane and Dave Barnum, Diane Muffley and Randy Schang; brothers, Austin Mahoney and companion Riley Stout, Roger and Shea Karr; sister, Macy Karr and companion Luis Valdez; aunts and uncles, Summer and Tom Molitierno, Tiffany Schang, Emily Ogden and T.J. Ogden and wife Lindsey; nieces, Swayze Elizabeth Mahoney and Ainslee; a nephew, Lorenzo Arturo Alexander Valdez; and many cousins.

Preceding Grady in death are grandpa, Sam Muffley; and great-grandparents, Mike and Betty Mahoney, Susie Zuver, Lindy and Kathy Ogden and Sue Loffer.

A celebration of the life of Grady Alexander Mahoney was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Fulton Community Center, 204 E. Dunn St., Fulton. Everyone was invited to come out and celebrate Grady’s short but amazing life.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Good Family funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester.

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

Roberta Evans

Skilled Seamstress

Roberta Evans passed away in her home at 10:41 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Roberta Fay Thompson on March 10, 1932, to Arlene Fay (Morris) and Robert Bryce Thompson. Her father died at age 27 in 1936, leaving behind his wife and five children.

Roberta graduated from Rochester High School in 1950. Most of her life was spent living in Rochester, but she also resided in Lancaster, Calif., during her husband’s Air Force enlistment, as well as homes in Peru and Plymouth and Muskegon Heights, Mich.

She was employed by the B & B Store 1950-52, Farm Bureau CoOp in 1953, Chester White Swine Record Association for 18 years and retired from Edmonton Mfg. (Topps Safety Apparel) after 10 years of service. It was while she was employed at Farm Bureau Co-Op, she met Gene Evans. He and a friend would pass by her office window to get her attention. She and Gene were married July 26, 1953, at First Baptist Church, Rochester, by the Rev. Gordon Hyde. Gene unexpectedly passed away Sept. 5, 1972.

Gene and Roberta are the parents of Karen Gene Tislow and James Lee Evans, both of Rochester, and David Patrick (Susie) Evans of Newburgh. Surviving are grandchildren, Sarah Gene (Aaron) Gustin and Jeff (Ashlie) Tislow of Lafayette, Heather (Mark) Furrer, Brookston, Chris (Crystal) Evans, Akron, Katie (Brandon) Overmyer, Rochester, and James Robert Evans, Evansville. Great-grandchildren are Halle and Taylor Tislow, Bailey, Mason, Levi and Lincoln Furrer, Aeronna Lewis, Parker and Rebecca Evans and Hunter and Ryker Gene Overmyer.

Also surviving is a sister, Mary Jo Goss, Columbia City, and brother, Robert Bryce (Janice) Thompson, Osceola. Surviving in-laws are Larry Evans and Mick (Judy) Evans of Rochester, Gerald Evans and David Evans.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Gene; her parents; sisters, Juanita King and Carlene Snipes; nieces, Jo Ellen (King) Thompson, Sherry (Evans) Garvison and Chris (Evans) Swango; and in-laws, Wilby and Rethal Evans, Robert and Norma Evans, Joan Evans, Juanita Evans, Joanie Evans, Larry Goss and Ed King.

Roberta was a skilled seamstress and spent many Saturday afternoons sitting at her sewing machine while listening to LP records playing on the stereo. Karen, Pat and Jim grew up listening to their mom’s favorite musicians, Engelbert Humperdinck, Jerry Vale, Richard Chamberlain (aka Dr. Kildare of ’60s TV), The Lettermen, Robert Goulet and Andy Williams. Her sewing projects included Barbie doll clothes, two wedding gowns, a winter coat, a dance formal and Halloween costumes. Grandchildren had fun dressed as Davy Crockett, a ’50s teenager in a pink poodle skirt, a pumpkin and in a head-to-toe zebra costume.

Beginning in 1980 with the arrival of her first grandchild Sarah, she handcrafted a Christmas ornament for each grandchild. This tradition continued for 36 years and expanded to include great-grandchildren, Bailey and Mason. Crocheting was a favorite activity making mostly afghans, including a white afghan featuring a black and white zebra for Heather. Roberta enjoyed floss embroidery and stitched embroidered baby quilts for grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed tending to her flower gardens and reading and was a frequent patron at the Fulton County Public Library.

Roberta was a 14-year volunteer at the Woodlawn Hospital Gift Shop, sang with the Fulton County Choral Club for 18 years and the First Baptist Church choir for 38 years. She has been a member of First Baptist Church since 1946.

A celebration of the life of Roberta Evans was at noon Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the First Baptist Church, 1000 Main St., Rochester. Friends visited with the family from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the church. Interment followed in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Roberta requested monetary memorials be made to First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, 1000 Main St., Rochester, IN 46975.

Good Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Alton Richard Buck

Alton Richard Buck, 86, Winona Lake, died Oct. 6, 2022.

He was born April 23, 1936. On Aug. 26, 1961, he married Helen Jarman, who survives.

He also is survived by his children, Cindy (Tim) Bradley, Mentone, Dan (Anita) Buck, New Paris, Becca (Dan) Holcomb, Dakar, Senegal, and Sara (Tim) Graham, Flowery Branch, Ga.; his sister, Hazel Graves; sister-in-law, Gerry Buck; 21 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Amy Buck; his brothers, Wilfred (Virginia) Buck and Leon Buck; his sister, Carol (Jim) Belson; and brother-in-law, Ralph Graves.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Oct. 15, at First Baptist Church, Mentone. Alton willed his body to medical research at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers can be sent to support missions through Sudan Interior Mission USA, 14830 Choate Circle, Charlotte, NC 28273.

Marjorie M. Nordman

Marjorie M. Nordman, 94, North Manchester , died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at her home.

She was born on Sept. 29, 1928, in Mentone. On June 23, 1951, she married Merritt H. Nordman, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sisters, Rita Lynn, Wabash, and Sue Petrosky, Akron, and several nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her son, James Allen Nordman; parents, Henry Irvin and Thelma Lorena McFarland Lockridge; and sister, Marilyn Saner.

A funeral service was held Monday, Oct. 24, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.

Ronnie A. Park

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A. Park, 68, Tippecanoe, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in his home.

He was born Dec. 2, 1953. He married Christy Beckley, who survives. He also is survived by his daughter, Lindsey Park, Milford; son, Ryan (Cassandra) Park, Goshen; 10 grandchildren; and his brother, Ed (Jody) Park, Warsaw.

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He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dora Park, and his daughter, Rashel Park.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 20, at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon. Burial was at Tippecanoe Cemetery, Tippecanoe.

Memorial donations may be made to Kindred Hospice, 1476 W. 18th St., Rochester IN 46975, or www.kindredhospice.com.

Sharon Sue Rush Sharon Sue Rush, 71, Logansport, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Peru.

She was born Sept. 7, 1951. She is survived by two daughters, Cherenae (Curtis Neil) Mullens, Galveston, and Sabrina (Jason) Brown, Rochester; her mother, Minnie R. Crowe Titus; two brothers, John Rush, Logansport, and Tommy (Nancy) Rush, Logansport; two sisters, Rose Marie (Richard) Nolen, Burnettsville, and Carla Small, Walton; and four grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her father, Donald Fredrick Rush Sr.; a brother, Donald “Tub” F. Rush Jr.; a grandson; brotherin-law, Darin Small; maternal grandmother, Janie Shuff; stepfather, Danny Titus; and a niece.

A celebration of life was held Friday, Oct. 21, at Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport.

Elizabeth A. Sopher

Elizabeth A. Sopher, 56, Gilead, died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

She was born Feb. 3, 1966. On Nov. 22, 1988, she married Jeffrey L. Sopher, who survives.

She also is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Ben) Robertson, Peru; son, Kyle (Molly) Sopher, Akron; four grandchildren; and brothers, Gary (Diane) Elliott, Pittsburgh, Bill Elliott, Warsaw, and Randy (Jeannie) Elliott, Larwill.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Tillie Rafael Elliott, and infant brother, Vincent Charles Elliott.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.

A funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Her remembrance place will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico, Ind.

Memorial contributions can be made to Beaver Dam Church/ Wheels on Fire.

Ron Shrader

Self-Employed Farmer

Ron Shrader, 80, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:48 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On Aug. 11, 1942, Ronald Ralph Shrader was born in Winamac to Ralph and Pearl Hott Shrader. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister, Dolores, and a brother, Donald.

Proudly, Ron graduated from Winamac High School with the class of 1960. He continued his education at Purdue with an agriculture short course. Answering the call of patriotism, Ron served four years in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1967.

Ron and Judy Roberts were married on Nov. 24, 1962, Sadly, she passed away on Sept. 20, 2000. On Sept. 17, 2005, Ron and Carol Watrous Shriver married. They have shared the past 17 years making memories with their blended family.

As a young man, Ron worked with his father operating the family farm. He continued this legacy as a self-employed farmer for most of his life. Planting and harvesting acres of corn and soybeans kept him busy. He also raised a fine herd of hogs on the homestead.

With a strong work ethic, Ron also worked at Plymouth Tube in Winamac for 15 years. He was a county committee member of the Indiana Farm Service Agency for 28 years and a member of the Kewanna Lions Club. As a collector of antique John Deere and Farmall-International H tractors, he developed a love of restoration as well.

Left to cherish Ron’s memory are his wife, Carol S. Shrader of Rochester; children, Shelly Daugherty and husband Robert of Rochester, Lisa Mutchler and husband Austin of Warsaw, Jennifer Stuckey and husband Trent of Auburn, Troy Shriver and wife Julie of Fulton and Teresa Harsh and husband Mike of Kewanna; grandchildren, Taylor Daugherty, Lauren Adley and husband Ty, Jared Mutchler and wife Bri, Madi Mutchler, Lexy Stuckey, Bayley Stuckey, Ally Stuckey, Grant Stuckey, Alicen Harsh, Adelyn Harsh, Annie Harsh, Blake Oberg, Dakota and Alana Hayden; great-grandson, Emmett Mutchler; sister Dolores Smeltzer of Winamac, two sistersin-law, Jeannie Shrader of Winamac and Kay Harris of Andrews; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Ron in death are his parents, Ralph and Pearl Shrader; and brother, Donald Shrader.

Ron’s family wishes to thank the Hickory Creek Team for their professionalism, excellent care and compassion while caring for Ron.

A celebration of the life of Ronald Shrader was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Brian Sewell officiated. Friends visited with the family from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and an hour prior to services on Saturday. Interment was in Bruce Lake Cemetery near Kewanna. Military honors were conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Army Honors Team.

Memorials may be made to Whippoorwill Community Church, 4795 N. 200W, Rochester, IN 46975; Webb’s Family Pharmacy, 724 Main St., Rochester, IN 46975 to assist others with pharmacy cost; or Kindred Hospice, 1476 W. 18th St., Rochester, IN 46975.

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

Marilyn E. Peter Childcare Provider

Marilyn E. Peter, 86, formerly of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at the Laurels of Goshen.

On June 27, 1936, Marilyn was born in Chicago, Ill., the treasured daughter of Minnie E. and Delwin M. Raney. Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers, Delwin and Marvin Raney.

Marilyn was a 1954 graduate of Bloom Township High School and went on to earn an associate’s degree in business from Thornton Junior College in 1956. On Feb. 1, 1957, Marilyn and Donald George Peter were united in marriage in Homewood, Ill. Together they shared 50 years of life’s adventures and were the proud parents of five beautiful children. The family tree has continued to grow with the added blessings of 16 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Her husband Don transitioned to heaven on May 19, 2007, as did her oldest son Greg on Nov. 12, 2008.

After moving to Rochester in 1970, Marilyn began caring for children in the family home. Over the years, more than 100 children were blessed to walk through her doors, knowing they were in a safe, loving, nurturing environment. “Mrs. Peter,” as she was affectionately known by the children she loved and cared for, was recognized as the Fulton County Childcare Provider of the Year in 1995. Music was an important part of Marilyn’s life and she blessed the First Christian Church of Rochester with her talents on the organ and piano for many years. After retiring, Don and Marilyn were missionaries to Brazil, Haiti, India and Bangledesh. Together they ministered to the local pastors and missionaries who were serving in those countries.

Marilyn will be remembered for her kindness, cheerful and sweet spirit, attention to detail, organizational skills, self-discipline, artistic ability and creativity. Marilyn laid down her life in service to her family and her legacy in the many, many children she cared for over the years. She was an avid reader, talented baker of all things delicious and very much enjoyed spending time outside in nature caring for her plants and garden.

Left to cherish Marilyn’s memory are her three daughters, Laura and husband Scott Berkey, Donna and husband DelRoy Ortmann and Joellyn and husband Matt Detjen; a son, Daniel and wife Kelli; daughter-in-law, Julie and husband Bryan Lewis; 16 grandchildren, Lanae Peter, Aaron Peter, Jessica Tackett, Heather Doberenz and husband Alex, Jennifer Borden and husband Chase, Logan Berkey and wife Krista, Olivia Ortmann, Graham Ortmann and wife Nicole Ortmann, Anna Ortmann, Estelle Detjen, Heidi Detjen, Weston Peter, Luke Peter, Grace Peter and twins Samuel and Joseph Peter; 10 great-granchildren, Adarius Ranstead, Roscoe Hoover, twins Brantley and John Tackett, Elliott Doberenz, Aliyah Doberenz, Nora Borden, Liam Borden and Blake Berkey.

Preceding Marilyn in death are her parents; husband, Donald G. Peter; son, Gregory A. Peter; great-grandson, Jack Borden; and her brothers.

A celebration of the life of Marilyn Peter was at noon Monday, Oct. 24, at Good Family Funeral, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Tim Peter, nephew, officiated services. Her family received friends from 10 a.m. to the time of services. Interment was in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Marilyn’s name to the Greg Peter Memorial Fund, Northern Indiana Community Foundation, 227 E. Ninth St., Rochester, IN 46975.

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

Kinsley Rayna Borkholder Andrew and Sara Stutzman Borkholder, Rochester, are the parents of a daughter, Kinsley Rayna, born at 4:42 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18,

B IRTHS2022, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Kinsley joins a sibling, Sophia, 2.

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Rochester teen earns Sagamore

also a senior at the high school.

For the poise with which Rochester High School senior Jake Freeman handled an emergency situation — and the inspirational outcome of saving his good friend’s life — the 18-year-old has earned Indiana’s highest civilian award.

On Thursday, Oct. 20, state Sen. Stacey Donato, R-District 18, presented Freeman, Rochester, with the Sagamore of the Wabash for saving the life of Drew Strasser,

During an early morning tennis team practice at the high school on Aug. 5, Strasser collapsed from a then-unknown heart condition.

Freeman, a tennis teammate, administered 60 chest compressions, breaths and helped with use of an automated external defibrillator until paramedics arrived.

Not too many weeks later, the young men were playing doubles together in a sectional tennis match.

Strasser said he remembers nothing of the incident, just waking

in the hospital. Now he has a defibrillator implanted in his side to deliver an immediate shock should his heart again go into arrhythmia.

But the pair cannot imagine what might have happened that early August morning if Freeman hadn’t been there to put his emergency life-saving skills to use.

Freeman has been a lifeguard at the city of Rochester pool for two seasons and received necessary training and certification in CPR. He hadn’t had to use that training until Strasser collapsed.

Freeman said he was afraid he wouldn’t remember what he learned when he needed it.

“The weird thing about the whole situation,” Freeman said, “is that I didn’t feel like I was even the one in control of everything … How I’m thinking of it is like God was inside of me using my hands and mind to save his life and bring it back.”

Freeman also credits the actions of tennis coach Jesse Atkinson, who he said called 911 and set up the AED.

The city of Rochester honored Freeman Thursday during a meeting of the Board of Works and Safety at the fire station. Mayor Ted Denton presented him with a commendation from the city that read in part: “Many involved have stated that without the quick and experienced actions by Jake the young man would have died. … To say we are proud of our city lifeguard is an understatement.”

Local Lutheran EMS officials also presented Freeman with a

Thank You

would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported me through Linc’s valiant battle with cancer and his transition into heaven. Thank you for the cards, fundraisers, food, well wishes, hugs, time, shoulders and continued support.

Although I miss Linc dearly every day, I know that he is no longer suffering and is now with our beloved family members who have passed on before him. Thank you Fulton County for your touching dedication to our family throughout the years. I deeply appreciate all of you and am proud to call Rochester, Indiana my home.

Lisa Townsend

life-saving award certificate.

Freeman and his parents, Matt and Amy Freeman, were there for Jake to accept the local honors, but they were surprised by the Sagamore of the Wabash award.

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch also sent Freeman a letter and was to have been on hand for the event, but she came down with Covid

and was unable to attend.

“He was able to retain everything he learned in that CPR training class, and he had taken it a year and a half before this incident,” said Matt Freeman, his dad, who said he was stunned by the state honor for his son. “It’s a proud moment for his mom and I.”

C OUNTY R EPORT

Marriage Licenses

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

Farris-Hopkins

Austin Lee Farris, 25, Delong, and Whitney Nicole Hopkins, 26, Delong.

Weaver-Ramer

Lealan S. Weaver, 20, Argos, and Loretta S. Ramer, 21, Argos.

Bradley-Rudd

Claude Bradley Jr., 78, Rochester, and Vickie L. Rudd, 71, Rochester.

Scobie-Riegle

Zackery Lucas Scobie, 30, Rochester, and Victoria Shalane Riegle, 27, Rochester.

Elsing-Dee

Andrew Henry Elsing, 32, Culver, and Nina Lynn Dee, 34, Culver.

Court News

Superior Court

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

Woodlawn Hospital v. Fred Oden, Rochester, $18,638.86; Hector Navarro, Rochester, $7,826.33.

Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Jacob Weese, Rochester, $9,468.68.

Prestige Financial Services Inc. v. Diane Simpson, Rochester, $14,201.45.

LVNV Funding LLC v. Arthella Cox, Leiters Ford, $1,370.00.

Foreclosure

Rocket Mortgage v. Gabriel Ybarra, Rochester, Discover Bank, FTL Finance, et al, $93,204.92.

Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were assessed in Fulton County courts:

Speeding — Alex W. Kreske, Valparaiso, $171.00; Ariel Perez Carrera, Miami, $171.00; Ajuliana M. Harges, South Bend, $150.50; Bibi C. Hardrict, Mishawaka, $171.00; Andrew Reid Owen, Lebanon, Tenn., $171.00; Owen K. Gilley, South Bend, $171.00; Haitham M. Abu Yahya, Fishers, $171.00

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility — Wyland G. Sampson, Denver, Ind., $171.00.

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility and with fictious plate Christopher A. Vega, Peru, $221.50

Improper display of license plate renewal sticker not affixed to license plate — Joan M. Graham, Rochester, $145.00.

Operating with expired plates — Damon G. Ebey, Rochester, $160.00.

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility and with expired plates, speeding — Hunter I. Hellyer, Rochester, $196.00.

Slisher to be awarded American FFA Degree

Each year the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agriculture education. Among the 2022 American FFA Degree recipients is Ginger S. Slisher of Caston High School.

Other area recipients are Trenton S. Barnhart and Brandon J. Kitch of Triton; Makenzie A. Resler, Central Noble; Makinzie L.

France, North Miami.

The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. This year over 3,000 American Degrees will be awarded at the 95th National FFA Convention and Expo, Oct. 26-29.

To be eligible, FFA members must have earned and productively invested $10,000 through a supervised agricultural experience program in which they own their own business or hold

a professional position as an employee. Recipients must also complete 50 hours community service and demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and civic involvement through completion of a long list of FFA and community activities. Less than 1% of FFA members achieve the American FFA Degree.

Each recipient of the American FFA Degree receives a gold American FFA Degree key and certificate after being recognized at the national convention.

Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. United States Senator From Indiana

Paul Steury

United States Representative - Second District

Destiny Wells Secretary of State

Zenai Brooks Auditor of State

Jessica McClellan Treasurer of State

James (Jim) White State Representative - District 17

Jim Showley Fulton County Council - District 4

Randy Sutton Fulton County Council - District 3

Bonita (Bonnie) Dunbar Henry Township Trustee

Jayne A. Tyler Rochester Township Trustee

Peggy Dague Wayne Township Trustee

Sandy Dunfee Aubbeenaubbee Township Advisory Board

Tony Scott Aubbeenaubbee Township Advisory Board

Karen Kyler Henry Township Advisory Board

Erik Sampsel Henry Township Advisory Board

Virgil Biddinger Newcastle Township Advisory Board

Victor D. Gamble Newcastle Township Advisory Board

Robin Saiz Richland Township Advisory Board

Stephen R. Coleman Rochester Township Advisory Board

Dixie L. Good Rochester Township Advisory Board

Maria T. Kelsay Rochester Township Advisory Board

Don Morning Union Township Advisory Board

Melanie Berry Hoover Wayne Township Advisory Board

VOTING POLLS & LOCATIONS

Rochester West Vote Center

Fulton County Fairgrounds, 1009 W. 3rd St., Rochester

Rochester East Vote Center

Community Resource Center, 625 Pontiac St., Rochester

Fulton County East Vote Center

Akron Community Building, 815 E. Rural St., Akron Fulton County South Vote Center

Fulton Community Building, 204 E. Dunn St., Fulton Fulton County North Vote Center

Fulton County Historical Museum, 37 E. 375 N., Rochester Fulton County West Vote Center

Kewanna Fire Station, 404 Toner St., Kewanna

Saturday voting will be held on October 29th & November 5th at the Fulton County Courthouse as well as at 2 Satellite Locations between 8 and 3 each of the two Saturdays.

October 29th Satellite Voting will take place at Talma Community Building and Kewanna Fire Station.

November 5th Satellite Voting will take place at Grass Creek Fire Station and Aubbeenaubbee Community Building.

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The combined lucky winners will receive a total of $1,000 Christmas Bucks redeemable at participating merchants through Friday, December 31, 2022.

Entry deadline is Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at close of business.

Rochester boys bowling team sweeps on Saturday

The Rochester Community High School boys varsity bowling team swept both of its matches on Saturday, Oct. 15, against John Glenn and Riley high schools.

Against John Glenn, the Rochester Zebras won 727 to 592 in the first match and 831 to 577 in the second.

Individual winners were Braden Harrington, shooting 122 and 145; Wesley Lawson, 141 and 178; Enrique Navarro, 194 and 212; Brady Gamble, 135.

In the matches against Riley, Rochester won 849 to 699 and 835 to 662. Individual winners were Aiden Harrington, 156; Guidry Hisey, 161 and 199; Wesley Lawson, 168 and 195; Enrique Navarro, 225 and 204.

The RHS girls varsity bowling team did not fare as well, in part

because they only had four bowlers against five throughout the day. The girls lost to South Bend’s Clay High School 525 to 570 and 431 to 678. Despite being one bowler short, they did manage one victory against Riley High School, shooting 581 to 534 in the second match after losing 412 to 618 in the first.

Individual winners for the girls throughout the day were Makenzie Roe, 96; Brooke Nelson, 118; Haley Durkes, 170, 122, 135 and 171; Adie Samuel, 124, 202.

Nelson nearly won a second match against Riley, losing by one pin in a 132 to 133 score.

‘Hope for Hurting Hearts’ event

Parkside Community Church, 225 S. Michigan St., in Argos is hosting a grief conference Nov. 5. “Hope for Hurting Hearts” is an event for everyone who has lost someone they love. Featured speakers are Todd Wilson and Wanda Carter. There will also be group discussions and grief exercises.

The cost is $25 per person, including lunch and supplies. For more information contact Jen at (574) 780-6777 or Jenny Shaw on Facebook.

Let’s study the Bible

Just like Jesus (Read: 1 John 2:1-6)

“He that saith he abideth in (Jesus) ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.” (1 John 2:6)

1 John 2:1 says that John’s love for Christians is clear. He speaks as a father to his little children, as a pastor to his flock. He has just told them (more or less) that they are crazy if they deny their sin (1John 1:8-10). And in fact, the closer you get to God, the more sinful stains his light will reveal in you. But this doesn’t grant you license to sin. On the contrary, John says, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. John wants his readers to know intimate and joy-filled fellowship with God, which requires confessing their sins and turning from it.

First, the reason why confession and forgiveness are possible is because of the advocacy of Jesus. If anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father — Jesus Christ. The concept here is of a defense attorney in a court of law. If you are a believer, Jesus represents you before the bar of God’s judgment. You were a bankrupt sinner who couldn’t afford a lawyer, but the father appointed his own son in your defense. This advocate doesn’t share your sin problem; he’s the only righteous one. He paid your debt on the cross, and his shed blood continues to cleanse you today.

Second, 1 John 2:2 says that not only is Jesus our advocate, but he is the atoning sacrifice — or the “propitiation” — for our sins. Propitiation is a theological word. It means Jesus has appeased God’s just wrath against sin by his sacrificial death for the whole human race (i.e., unlimited atonement). He satisfied (i.e., propitiation) God’s righteous demands so that the creator is favorably disposed toward those who place faith in him for eternal life. God himself paid the price for a legal relationship and intimate fellowship with you.

Third, 1 John 2:3-5 asks the question, “How does our fellowship with God grow deeper?” This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commands (1 John 2:3). Whoever keeps his word, truly in him the love of God is made complete (1 John 2:5). Obedience rooted in love is the requirement for ongoing, deepening fellowship with God. To “know him” is a reference to intimate fellowship not justification, since John’s readers are already believers.

Fourth, 1 John 2:6 says that the one who says he remains in Him should walk just like Jesus walked. The Greek word for “remains” (or “abides”) is a favorite of John (see John 15:4-7). In contemporary, colloquial language it means to “hang out with.” You can’t hang out with Jesus Christ without him rubbing off on you.

Why don’t you make Jesus you best friend? Read your Bible, pray, and worship him. Also, find a good Bible preaching church and serve him there. Jesus loves you.

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

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Akron Vision Center in the spotlight

Akron Vision Center, 100 W. Rochester St., Akron, is in the spotlight as the Business of the Month for the Akron Chamber of Commerce.

The center has been offering eye care to the community for decades, after former owner Dr. Mark Harris opened it more than 40 years ago.

Ashley Yearling, who began working with Harris in the sum-

mer of 2020, took over the practice in July 2021.

Yearling graduated from optometry school in 2012. She grew up in Peru and has lived in Rochester now for nine years. She has a 4-year-old son named Carter.

“I love being in Akron because I like working in a small town where I have an opportunity to get to know my patients,” Yearling wrote, describing her work

in a news release to the Chamber.

Many residents surely will recognize Yearling’s receptionist, Stacey, who is an Akron native and has worked at the practice for 19 years.

“I am looking forward to growing the practice and bringing in more technology to aid in the diagnosing and management of different eye diseases,” Yearling wrote.

Akron Vision Center accepts many different vision insurance plans, including Medicaid, Eyemed, VSP, and Spectera.

The center will be open from 6-8 p.m. on Halloween for trickor-treaters and other visitors. There will be a raffle, and snacks will be available.

Regular office hours are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays.

Walsh receives Shining Star award

award on Oct. 6, 2022. The Shining Star award is presented to an individual or business who has gone above and beyond to

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be a Shining Star in and for the community. Walsh was nominated for and received this award for organizing the second annual Nickel Plate Music and Arts Festival held on Aug. 27, 2022.

A Rochester native, Walsh returned home to make a difference in her community. She envisioned hosting a festival to encourage children and families to engage in the arts and found that being the Chair of the Rochester Downtown Partnership Promotions Committee would provide her the perfect opportunity. Along with the RDP, Walsh worked diligently with musicians and artists to

organize and provide entertainment during the event, established an outstanding volunteer group to support the event and worked with businesses and other donors to raise funds and cover the costs associated with the event. The Nickel Plate Music and Arts Festival was a very successful event, drawing hundreds to downtown Rochester. Walsh and the Rochester Downtown Partnership are now planning Boo Fest and the 2022 Holiday Stroll. RDP is a 501c3 nonprofit Indiana Main Street organization. If you would like to volunteer with or donate to the organization, please contact

Harry Webb at (574) 223-7373 or info@rdpworks.com. Your donation may be tax deductible.

Officer earns national award

Eric Biddinger of Rochester, a nursery and compliance officer with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology, recently received the 2022 Carl Carlson Distinguished Achievement Award in Regulatory Plant Protection.

The award came from the National Plant Board, a nonprofit organization of plant pest regulatory agencies.

Biddinger is the first inspector from Indiana to receive the honor, which is a national recognition of field level inspectors’ service.

Together with local community sponsors and support, children will be able to spend $125-$150 to provide them with clothes, shoes and a toy! Not only does this program build a positive relationship between a child and police officers, it shows the true meaning of a giving spirit for those who are in need within our very own community.

The Fulton County F.O.P. Lodge 143 is asking the community to participate by donating funds to be able to support multiple children within our community! Donations may be made at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office or Rochester Police Department or we pick up at your home or business.

If you would like us to pick up your donation, please call Cindy McLochin @ 574-205-2424 or Gail Karas @ 574-835-2992

County’s Fraternal Order of Police PO Box 284 Rochester, IN 46975

The Horticulture Inspection Society nominated Biddinger for the Carlson award after presenting him its Robert McAdams Award, which recognizes superior achievement of professional development in horticulture inspection. Biddinger serves as central regional secretary for the society.

Biddinger has been with the DNR since 2006 and serves Carroll, Cass, Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, Miami and St. Joseph counties, managing USDA compliance as well as the state quarantines of spongy moth, Asian long-horned beetle, spotted lantern fly, kudzu and other regulated and exotic pests. Biddinger also maintains division technologies and has developed nursery and phytosanitary databases, which have helped all Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology inspectors maintain better records.

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce staff and board of directors presented Christine Walsh with the Shining Star

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Updates and happenings in the area

Time to get clean. The Fulton Community Center is holding a laundry soap fundraiser. The center will be selling laundry soap, trash bags, laundry pods, dishwasher pods and scent beads for $40 to $45. Orders will be taken through Nov. 9. Call (574) 857-6750 or (574) 857-4885 to place an order or for more information.

Just one more. The Fulton County Retired Teachers will hold their last meeting of the year on Thursday, Oct. 27.

The meeting will be held at Rochester Family Dining, 835 N. SR 25, Rochester. A social time will start at 11 a.m., and the meal will follow beginning at 11:30.

Rochester school representatives will make a brief presentation about barriers for

Animal Center offers low-cost clinic Oct. 30

Fulton County Animal Center is celebrating its 11th anniversary with an extra-low-cost clinic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30.

On Oct. 30, FCAC will offer rabies vaccines, $5; canine combo, $10; feline combo, $10; deworming, $2; one month of flea treatment, $10. Only cash will be accepted. The limit is three pets per client. Pets must be over 12 weeks of age. Participants must bring a Fulton County ID.

Appointments are required, and a $5 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a spot. To register, go to fultoncoanimalcenter.org/lowcost-vaccine-clinic

Cat adoptions needed FCAC is currently at capacity for cats and kittens and cannot help anymore until they have empty cages. Therefore, adoption fees have been reduced through the end of October. Kittens are $10 and adult cats are $5.

All cats and kittens are spayed/ neutered, current on vaccines and have received flea prevention and deworming. Plus, every adopter gets a box of litter. You do not have to live in Fulton County to adopt.

FCAC hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

For more information, go to facebook.com/FultonCountyAnimalCenterIndiana

substitute teachers.

Attendees are asked to bring a new or gently used item for a silent auction, which will help boost the treasury.

Make reservations by calling Joellen Wynn at (574) 223-2502 or sending an email to jjjjwynn@rtcol. com. All retired teachers are welcome.

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Help a cop help a kid. The Fulton County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 143 is seeking sponsorships for its holiday-time Shop with a Cop program. The program aims to let each child in need who is involved spend between $125 and $150 for clothes, shoes and a toy.

Donations may be made at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department or the Rochester Police Department. If you would like someone to pick up your donation, call Cindy McLochin at (574) 205-2424 or Gail Karas at (574) 835-2992.

FOP Lodge 143 also is hosting the Trot with a Cop 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 19, to raise money for Shop with a Cop. Registration is $20 per participant. Those who register now up to Nov. 11 will be guaranteed a T-shirt.

On the day of the event, registration starts at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1310 Main St., Rochester, and the run/walk begins at 9:30. A marked map will be available.

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Food pantries offer assistance.

Matthew’s Market is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and from 4-6 p.m. Thursdays at The Cross church, 100 W. Third St., Rochester.

The United Ministries Food Pantry is open from 1-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Fulton County Community Resource Center, 625 Pontiac St., Rochester.

RSVP (RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM) OF FULTON CO. IS PLANNING

UPCOMING TRIPS!!

Nashville, Tennessee

Seats Are Still Open For RSVP’s Second Nashville, TN Trip December 11-14, 2022

The cost is $969/person (based on double occupancy), and includes all transportation, all lodging at the Opryland Hotel, General Jackson Luncheon Cruise, guided tour of Nashville, Country Christmas Dinner Show w/The Oak Ridge Boys, Delta River Flatboat Ride, themed ice sculptures, Brightest Star Fountain Show, and performances at The Grand Ole Opry.

Alaskan Land/Cruise Trip

Join Us On Holland America Cruise Lines

For This Wonderful Land/Sea Package On June 21 - July 2, 2023

Stops include Fairbanks, Denali State Park, Anchorage, Whittier, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. Prices vary depending on cruise cabin type. Call for details.

The Best of Italy

August 23 - September 2, 2023

This Trip To Italy Has So Much To Offer!

The agenda includes visits to Rome, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square & Basilica, Colosseum, Montecatini, dinner at a traditional Tuscan farmhouse, Florence, Michelangelo’s statue of David, boat ride at Venice Island, glassblowing demonstration, Leaning Tower of Pisa, scenic drive through Apennine Mountains, Assisi, Pompeii, Naples, Capri, and Sorrento. Free time for shopping and dining too! Cost = $3340 based on double occupancy.

Red Rocks Train Trip

From The Rockies To The Red Rocks

September 25 - October 2, 2023

Trip highlights include 13 meals, all airport transfers, guided tour of Denver, Rocky Mountaineer train ride with glass-dome windows from Denver to Las Vegas, seeing/touring Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion National Park, plus 2 nights in Las Vegas. Cost is $4795/person

For information on any of these trips, contact RSVP Director Anne King at 574-223-3716

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Fulton County Library awarded funds to host Community Read

Fulton County Public Library has been awarded a Community Read grant of $750 from Indiana Humanities to participate in a statewide read of Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s “World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments.” A number of communities will be reading the book as part of One State/One Story: World of Wonders.

FCPL will host three community programs tied to the book during 2022, including a book discussion. It will also receive up to 30 books and assorted materials like bookmarks and posters to promote the programs. The $750 project funds can be used for a variety of purposes,

including to book speakers or host community events.

Nezhukumatathil’s collection of short essays explores the wonders of nature, which defy easy depiction. She takes us through her past experiences and shares guidance she’s received from our world’s fierce and funny creatures. The axolotl teaches us to smile, even in the face of unkindness; the touch-me-not plant shows us how to shake off unwanted advances; the narwhal demonstrates how to survive in hostile environments. Even in the strange and the unlovely, Nezhukumatathil finds beauty and kinship. For it is this way with wonder: it requires that we are curious enough to look

past the distractions in order to fully appreciate the world’s gifts. These lessons are further supplemented by beautiful illustrations by Fumi Mini Nakamura.

“We are excited to have selected ‘World of Wonders’ for our third One State/One Story,” said Keira Amstutz, president and CEO of Indiana Humanities. “We think Nezhukumatathil’s beautiful and thoughtprovoking essays will spark conversations among Hoosiers about our natural world and our place in it.”

“We love working with Indiana Humanities on projects like One State/One Story. One State/One Story gives us the opportunity to bring the community together to focus on

and discuss the wonders of nature,” said Andrea Stineback, FCPL Director.

The following events are scheduled as part of the series:

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Snipes Tree Farm (311 W. 375N, Rochester). A Walk in the Woods: Bird Watch/Nature Walk: Join us at the Snipes Tree Farm for a Bird Watch/Nature Walk with Indiana Advanced Master Naturalist Wayne Richard Pope. All ages are welcome to attend. This event will be outdoors, rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, in Meeting Room B: Community Read book discussion. If you are interested in participating in the Community

Read and would like to pick up a free copy of the book, stop by the Literacy Office.

Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in Meeting Rooms A and B: Nature Watercolor class with Erica Coffing. All materials provided. Sign up at the library or call (574) 223-1008 for more information. No experience is necessary. Ages 16 and up.

One State/One Story: World of Wonders is an initiative designed by Indiana Humanities, in partnership with the Indiana State Library and Indiana Center for the Book, to encourage Hoosiers to read and engage deeply with a book as part of a statewide conversation tied to Indiana Humanities’ current theme.

State grant for healthy homes

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority recently announced a grant to boost the Healthy Homes Resource Program.

The state received $4.7 million through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program.

The money will be used to target households with children under the age of six and will serve all 92 Indiana counties. The program will kick off early next year and will aim to mitigate lead paint and radon in 165 homes across Indiana.

In Indiana, 65% of homes were built prior to 1980, and nearly 20% were built prior to 1940, meaning many homes are in need of lead hazard reduction repairs.

“Addressing hazards such as

lead paint and radon can be expensive fixes, and many Hoosiers can’t afford these costs — some upwards of $20,000,” Crouch said in a news release. “This grant will aid in helping Hoosiers update their homes, especially families with small children.”

Qualifications for the Lead Protection Program include: you have a child under the age of 6 living in the home; you have a pregnant female living in the home; you have bare soil in the yard; you own or rent your home.

The state will work with a network of community partners, such as county commissioners, township trustees, weatherization networks and public housing authorities, to refer potential beneficiaries to the program.

P UBLIC A UCTIONS

Recreational Land and Log Home Auction

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 13033 N. 750W, Silver Lake. 138 acres with log home: Tract 1, 20 acres with log home; tract 2, 20 acres with woods; tract 3, 20 acres with woods; tract 4, 57 acres with wetlands; tract 5, 20 acres with pond and building site. Photos and information online, metzgerauction.com

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And Tool Auction

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 3234 E. 550N, Rochester. Hit and miss engines, tractors, Kawasaki Mule, equipment, lathes, milling machine, tools, adver-

tising, outdoor and more. bidmetzger. com, (260) 982-0238.

Kurtz Public Auction

9:30 a.m. (CST) Saturday, Oct. 29, 1001 E. 500N, Grovertown. Located west of Plymouth on US 30 to SR 23, then north one mile to auction. Real estate sells at 9:30 a.m.; personal property sells at 10 a.m. Three bedroom, two bathroom 1997 manufactured home on 1 acre with three-car attached garage, above ground pool and pool house. Household, collectibles, furniture, appliances, shop, lawn and garden, 2003 Jaguar Xtype, 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo, 2006 Ford F-150 Lariat, 2005 Dodge Dako-

ta, 2000 Harley Davidson motorcycle and more. Go to ballrealtygroup.com to see pictures. (574) 342-8299.

D and N Auction

4 p.m. (CST) Saturday, Oct. 29, at 6940 East Old US 30, Hamlet. Lon and Wanda Marsh Estate. Furniture, appliances, vintage dolls, miscellaneous. See pictures at gotoauction. com ID no. 6378; dandnacution.com, Facebook. For information call (574) 780-2768 or (574) 780-2640.

Peters Public Auction 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at 3488 S. Wabash Road, Rochester. To sell at 12:15 p.m.: 1972 International semi tractor, International dozer, tractors,

implements, trailers, log equipment. To sell at noon: lumber, lawn, garden, shop, miscellaneous. For pictures go to ballrealtygroup.com. (574) 3428299.

Coin Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Matchett Center, 805 N. Harris St, Bourbon. Approximately 400 lots. Preview at 8 a.m. day of auction. For a pre-auction itemized list of coin lots contact Ball Auction (574) 342-8299

or Tony Tribalski, (574) 549-2430.

Evers Estate Auction 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Kewanna Fire Station, 404 N. Toner St., Kewanna. 371 acres selling in six tracts. Buy individual tract, any combination or the whole property. Tract 1, 40 acres; tract 2, 38 acres; tract 3, 120 acres; tract 4, 31 acres with house; tract 5, 62 acres with older buildings; tract 6, 80 acres. For more information call Nate at (574) 242-1262.

Christmas food basket program starts

United Ministries of Fulton County is gearing up for its annual Christmas Basket Project to provide food to hungry families in Fulton County.

The organization will deliver food and milk to people in need who apply, including in the areas of Akron, Athens, Delong, Fulton, Kewanna, Kings Lake, Nyona Lake, Leiters Ford and Rochester. Delivery this year will be on Saturday, Dec. 17.

Applications to receive food baskets will be taken from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturdays in November at the Community Resource Center, 625 Pontiac St., Rochester, and from 4:30-6:30 p.m. the first four Wednesdays in November during Grace United Methodist Church Free Meals events, 201 W. Seventh St., Rochester.

Applicants must show proof of Fulton County residency and photo identification and also provide a working telephone number.

United Ministries of Fulton County is a volunteer organization of pastors and volunteers from several county churches and many other volunteers from a wide range of civic and social organizations. The group does not hold fundraisers but rather relies on donations and grant money to operate.

Monetary donations are always needed to purchase nonperishable food. Any remaining

funds will help support United Ministries throughout the year. Donations should be sent to United Ministries, P.O. Box 531, Rochester, IN 46975.

Food donation boxes to receive nonperishable food donations will be placed around town at businesses the first week of November.

Food and monetary donations can also be taken to the Fulton

County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except for a midday lunch hour) Dec. 12-15. Volunteer workers are welcome to help out at the fairgrounds on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14.

Volunteers also are needed to help deliver the Christmas food baskets starting at 8 a.m. Dec. 17. Bring your truck and helpers and come to the Fulton County Fairgrounds to load up and deliver.

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tion director, who saw Ingle on an episode of “Inside Edition” featuring school bus safety. At the conference Ingle spoke with a gathering of bus drivers about the role they play in keeping children safe. She noted that while the driver who hit her children, Alyssa Shepherd, ignored the bus’s stop arm, there were other factors as well.

“The bus driver waved the kids over. … Several kids made it across SR 25 but my kids and a neighbor boy were hit by a pickup truck that ran the stop arm. In an instant my children were gone.”

as well as many other states, still lacks stop arm cameras, and many children still have to cross the road. “The laws are all over the place,” she commented.

So many activists around the country have taken inspiration from the MAXSTRONG School Bus Safety Act, which was passed in May 2019 in Indiana, less than eight months after three of Ingle’s four children were killed. The Act’s name combines those of Ingle’s children: Mason, Alivia and Xzavier.

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She also made note of the bus stop itself. “We knew it was a dangerous stop. We’d complained to the school before. They refused to change our location, forcing as many as 10 or more kids to cross a rural highway in the dark each day.”

According to Ingle, Mississippi,

“I’m honored to have a law in Indiana that can serve as an example for everyone else,” said Ingle. “We need to educate because that’s how people learn. … I can’t bring my kids back, but if I can help others that’s amazing.”

While at the conference Ingle also met with Miranda Thomas, who lost her son in a similar accident less than 24 hours after Ingle’s children were killed. According to Ingle, Thomas said she hugged her children tighter after seeing Ingle’s story on the news, then lost her son the same way the next day.

“We’ve stayed in contact. We’ve helped each other grieve.”

According to schoolbusfleet.com, in the 2018-19 school year, an estimated 479,867 yellow school buses provided daily transportation to students in the United States. More than 25 million children ride school buses daily throughout the United States, which accounts for 47 million trips daily before an estimated 5 million more for activity trips. Roughly 54% of all K-12 students in the United States rely on school bus transportation.

National School Bus Safety Week reminds students, parents, teachers and the community to keep school bus safety at the forefront.

Two seek office of state treasurer

Both the Republican and Democrat parties have nominated general election candidates for the office of Indiana State Treasurer. On the Republican side, Daniel Elliott, chairman of the Morgan County Republicans, has been selected, while the Democrats have chosen Monroe County Treasurer Jessica McClellan.

president of the Morgan County Redevelopment Commission, a former Morgan County councilman and owner of a software company in Martinsville. He and his wife, Laura, share four children.

As president of the Morgan County Redevelopment Commission, Elliott works to create economic development opportunities in Morgan County. Serving his community in this role, he says he has learned the importance of developing infrastructure for local communities.

As a county councilman, Elliott joined his fellow councilmen in leading a county government of more than 350 employees. He has seen firsthand the challenges local elected officials face.

After many years working as a software architect in the technology sector, Elliott started his own software company.

publican party for nearly nine years.

Elliott’s three main platform goals include:

1. Promoting economic development by working to find opportunities to grow Indiana’s $8-9 billion investment portfolio.

2. Defending against cyber attacks by working with local, state and federal officials to ensure that sensitive data is secure.

3. Ensuring government transparency, including streamlining operations to ensure services are accessible to local governments and individuals.

More information can be found at danielelliott.org.

Waukegan, Ill. She came to Indiana University in 1996 and graduated in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

In 2017, she was elected Monroe County Treasurer, where she serves as the chief investment officer and tax collector for the 12th largest Indiana county and the 11th largest county budget. She also serves as secretary of the Monroe County Board of Finance and sits on the Monroe County Internal Controls Committee.

vice president of the Indiana County Treasurer’s Association, a member of the Association of Indiana Counties Education Committee and in her seventh year as a board member of the Hoosier Hills Food Bank, where she has served as treasurer for the past three years.

Daniel Elliott Elliott presently serves as chairman of the Morgan County Republican Party, which is located just southwest of the Indianapolis metro area. He also is

“I know first-hand the needs our rural counties face when it comes to ensuring that we have broadband across our state,” he said. “Moreover, as the owner of a small business, I know very much the need for government transparency and cutting through the red tape of government bureaucracy.”

Elliott has served as the chairman of the Morgan County Re-

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McClellan previously served in the Monroe County commissioners’ and assessor’s offices, gaining valuable experience in serving constituents across a variety of needs. After her election she quickly set to work modernizing the treasurer’s office. She works to improve communications with customers through better website transparency and outreach.

“I am proud to be working with the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority to connect taxpayers with grants for mortgage and property tax payments,” she said. “The Indiana Homeowners Assistance Fund received $167 million in federal funding to assist homeowners who were negatively affected by COVID-19. Monroe County has had 24 applications, 4 approved applications and $25,323.60 disbursed.”

An active member of her community, McClellan is the

She served as vice chair and treasurer of the Monroe County Democratic Party and is a former treasurer of the Stonewall Democrats of South Central Indiana. A graduate of the Indiana Democratic Party Emerging Leaders program, she also has completed three different citizen engagement programs in Bloomington.

McClellan lives in Bloomington with her wife — a human resources administrator — and two children.

McClellan’s four main platform goals include:

1. Increasing educational attainment in Indiana by increasing investment in the statebacked 529 College Savings Plan.

2. Decreasing Hoosiers’ dependence on payday loans and high interest predatory lending.

3. Serving more units of government with pooled investing and financing.

4. Creating a state-backed retirement investment pool for working Hoosiers who have no retirement plans through work.

Further information can be found at jessicaforindiana.com.

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