Shopping Guide News of Fulton County - November 2, 2022

fundraising campaign is underway

United Way is one of the world’s largest privately funded charities, serving 37 countries and territories worldwide and 95% of communities in the U.S., while affecting the lives of 48 million people, according to its website. As impressive as these numbers are, however, they are just that — numbers, cold and abstract until one sees how they are manifested in one’s own backyard.

Currently Fulton County United Way is deep into its annual fundraising campaign, with a goal of raising $100,000, which will then be allocated to 10 local nonprofits selected by a volunteer board composed of Fulton County residents. 2023 recipients will be CASA (court appointed special advocates for children), Fulton County Animal Center, Manitou Training Center, Recovery Cafe, Salvation Army, Council on Aging, Helping Hands, Pack-a-backpack, RSVP (retired and senior volunteer program) and United Ministries.

“We try to have a wide range of areas and needs covered,” said Todd Van Sickel, executive vice president of First Federal Savings Bank and Fulton County UW 2022-23 fundraising campaign chairman.

United Way focuses on “three building blocks” — education (at all age groups), income and health, but any nonprofit can apply for funds. Rochester’s Recovery Cafe, for example, is a new beneficiary. “We are able

to give to many different needs,” he said.

For 9 years, Jenny Moriarty has served as executive director of Fulton County UW. “The money stays local,” she emphasized, with the exception of fees collected by the United Way itself, which can also benefit local residents. Last year, for example, a

$183,000 Lilly Foundation grant resulted from the efforts of UW grant writers, and in years past, Moriarty added, Akron, Caston and Rochester elementary schools have received $30,000 for remedial reading programs. “The minimum dues we pay come back more than tenfold,” she said.

According to Van Sickel, the

“heart of the fundraising effort” is employer/employee campaigns at local businesses. Local UW volunteers contact employers to give presentations on ideas and resources for an organization pledge/donation and/or the completion of an employee pledge/ donation campaign, such as pay-

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Democratic Party

BONITA ‘BONNIE’ DUNBAR Henry Township Trustee

JAYNE A. TYLER Rochester Township Trustee

PEGGY DAGUE

Wayne Township Trustee

OUR N EIGHBOR

Pam Rensberger’s wonderful world of wool-to-wear

deeply involved in the production of wool-to-wear products, starting at the source.

For roughly 10 years, Akron’s Pam Rensberger has been

At her 20-acre Circle PR Homestead, Rensberger raises

Lincoln Longwool sheep and then spins the wool into yarn, which she uses to make a long list of items, most she weaves on one of her looms.

“I have 27 sheep bred to grow fleece, and I shear them twice a year,” she explained.“I make about anything: Towels, scarves, saddle blankets, rugs, baby blankets … anything that uses crisscross materials together can be made on a loom.”

So far she has collected five or six looms of varying sizes, a natural outgrowth of her yarn production. “I thought, ‘what do I do with all this yarn I’m spinning,’ and I ended up with a loom.”

Larger looms are used for rugs or blankets; however, she also has smaller, “student-size” looms, which she said are “not so intimidating.”

These come in handy when on Career Day she visits third graders at Akron Elementary School to teach them about the history of clothing and the making of textiles, covering everything from the sheep through to the finished goods.

Rensberger hopes to do more in the way of education in the near future. She is planning to offer classes at her workshop in 2023, and would love to work

more with children in schools or 4-H. “I’d like to get into the school system and teach fiberrelated arts to kids. Kids need to know about these things.”

A lifelong trainer of standardbred horses, Rensberger is also involved with the Fulton

County 4-H Horse and Pony Club.

“I’ve been a knitter and sewer for a while. … I’m a very tactile person, I need to touch everything,” Rensberger reflected, so when she discovered wool she thought, “this is for me.”

Her sheep produce mediumgrade wool, which grows in “curlicues the consistency of fleece across the animal.” The wool is easy to spin into yarn and ideal for rugs, bags and outer wear. Rensberger looks for clean wool that “feels good in your hand.”

The wool also comes in a wide range of natural colors, which she may then choose to dye using natural products such as hedge apples for Osage orange, goldenrod for yellow, and she even ferments her own indigo dye in a vat. “It’s a lot of fun.”

Rensberger is originally from Ohio and moved to Indiana in 1995. She and her husband Gary have four children and eight grandchildren.

Spinning wool is a far cry from Rensberger’s previous work. For 15 years she was a paramedic; she was also an emergency room nurse and taught nursing at the state level. “It’s an incredibly hard but very rewarding career,” she stated. “I could write a book.” However, she developed a heart condition and could no longer “keep up the pace.”

These days, Rensberger can be found every Thursday at The Bird’s Nest in Akron, where she watches over the store for her friend Lisa Paxton. When not helping customers, she works on a loom or spins yarn. This also gives visitors the opportunity to see the process and feel the unique wool produced from her sheep’s “curly locks.”

For more information on Rensberger’s wool-to-wear products and upcoming classes, visit her Facebook page at facebook.com/circleprhomestead.

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roll deductions of “$2, $5, $20 … whatever fits in the budget.”

United Way has been active in Fulton County for nearly 50 years, said Moriarty, and has “touched every member of the community. … If not you, then a member of the family or an acquaintance has benefited. It’s an opportunity to give back.” And individuals can also give back by volunteering.

Moriarty described how her work with United Way has also benefited her own family, particularly her three children, who have been involved with Helping Hands. “It’s a great learning tool,” she said, and has helped them to develop a “giving heart.”

“If you can’t give, call an agency to volunteer,” added Moriarty. “It’s not just about raising funds, it’s also about raising awareness.”

Do you dig dinosaurs?

The Akron Carnegie Public Library really digs dinosaurs during what it calls “DINOvember.”

Dinosaur-themed activities kicked off on the first of the month with a panel of children discussing all things dinosaur, followed by dino playtime. But if you missed that, the library will be holding a weekly “I Spy Dinosaur” challenge to complete, as well as special activities throughout the library during the month of November.

A different dinosaur makeand-take will be available each week while supplies last.

For more information on how to donate, volunteer or create your own United Way fundraising campaign, contact Van Sickel at (574) 223-1741, toddv@firstfederalbanking.com or Moriarty

at (574) 223-8929, fultoncouway@ rtcol.com. Donations may be cash, check or payroll deduction.

Fulton County United Way is located at 722 Main St., Rochester.

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BITUARIES

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 great-grandchildren. 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.

Celebration of life

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life for the late Tim Wagoner of Rochester.

He died Feb. 9, 2022.

The celebration will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Fulton County Historical Society

Museum, 37 E. 375N, Rochester.

Informal conversation will begin at 1:30 p.m. when those gathered will share their stories, pictures and memories of Tim.

A celebration of life planned for earlier this year was postponed.

Brian “Gabe” Barrus, 40, Wabash, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

He was born March 22, 1982.

He is survived by his daughter, Bryonna Barrus, Rochester; father, Glenn E. Barrus, Wabash; two sisters, Brandy Hoyt, Mesa, Ariz., and Mandy (Michael) Scorsone, Wabash; halfbrother, Troy Barrus, Wabash; half-sister, Deana Barrus, Wabash; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Cindice Sue “Cindy” Campbell Barrus.

Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 28, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial was at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is the Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

The memorial guestbook for Gabe may be signed at grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Georgia Darlene Bockmann

Georgia Darlene Bockmann, 86, Lafayette, formerly of Omaha, Neb., and Winamac, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at St. Mary’s Healthcare Center, Lafayette.

She was born May 23, 1936.

She is survived by her brothers, James H. (Pam) Bockmann and Robert R. Bockmann; sister-in-law, Modra Bockmann; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George J. And

Lucille E. Schwartz Bockmann; sister, Beverly J. Crissinger Krasner Albright; brother, John C. Bockman II; brother-in-law, Albert L. Crissinger; and sisterin-law, Lucille Bockmann.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 1. Burial was at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Healthcare Center or Winamac First United Methodist Church.

Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Everett Dale Brown

Everett Dale Brown, 84, Winamac, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Winamac.

He was born Sept. 19, 1938, in Whiting. On April 17, 1965, in Knox, he married Yvonne Brems, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by sons, Alan (Lissa) Brown, Valparaiso, and Steve Brown, North Judson; and a daughter, Carol (Keith) Tripenfeldas, North Judson.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Sally Brown.

No services are to be held at this time. Braman and Bailey Funeral Home, North Judson, is in charge of arrangements.

Steven Harvey Steven

Harvey, 67, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Mooresville.

He was born March 19, 1955, in Rochester.

He is survived by his sisters, Cindy (Bill) Herron, Rhonda (Jim) Sheldon and Diana (Vern) Hackworth.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Mary Harvey.

Graveside services will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in Athens Cemetery, Athens.

Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, handled local arrangements. To share a memory or an

online condolence, visit hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Richard L. Kurz

Richard L. Kurz, 82, Kewanna, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at home surrounded by family.

He was born Dec. 12, 1939.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Hubeny Kurz; sons, Michael (Misty) Kurz, Corydon, and Scott McCord, Georgia; daughters, Lisa McCord, Seattle, and Jane (John) Williamson, Winamac; 14 grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruth Mills Kurz; sisters, Marge Hartle and Libby Krohn; and two grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at Pleasant Hill Lake Bruce Community Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to service.

Burial with military rites will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Richard’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at ransfuneralhomes.com.

Bonnie R. Veney

Bonnie R. Veney, 81, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones.

She was born May 16, 1941, in Rochester

On Feb. 25, 1961, she married Gary Veney, of LaPaz, who survives.

She also is survived by her daughter, Jackie (Quinten) Bradley, Plymouth; son, Steve (Deb) Veney, Plymouth; siblings, Kathy Nine, Plymouth, Cindy (Stacey) Drawdy, South Carolina, Anna Cristianson, Arizona, Curtis Elburn, Sandy Elburn, Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis Elburn and Mary Vice Balmer; brother, Jim Balmer; and a granddaughter.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. A celebration of life will immediately follow.

B IRTHS

Mattilyn Beth Martin

Lawrence and Suzanne Martin, Rochester, are the parents of a daughter, Mattilyn Beth, born at 9:02 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are John and Anna Fox, Rochester. Paternal grandparents are Elson and Rachel Martin, Rochester.

Mattilyn joins two sisters, Kaylisa, 4, and LoriAnn, 2.

Gabriel Brian Barrus

Gabriel

Marriage Licenses

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

Vawter-Rude

Alexia Vawter, 20, Kewanna, and Wilber Rude, 25, Kewanna.

Jeffs-Wagner

Holleigh Jeffs, 25, Rochester, and Dalton Wagner, 25, Rochester.

Church-Mellinger

Cody Wesley Church, 28, Rochester, and Hannah Lynn Mellinger, 29, Rochester.

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts:

Humble — Chase Humble, Plainfield, and Destinie Humble, Rochester. With children.

Dyson-Gearhart — Benjamin G. Dyson, Rochester, and Jessica Gearhart, Winamac.

Court News

Circuit Court

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

Discover Bank v. Alyson Bradley, Rochester, $13,171.81.

O&R Buildings LLC v. Daniel Davidson, Roann, and Harley Greene, Roann, $33,891.65.

Superior Court

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

Complaints

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Tim Hawkey, Rochester, $3,494.00; Keith Crissinger, Kewanna, $1,220.08; Jessica Underwood, Rochester, $2,209.74.

Citibank v. Shawna Eckert, Culver, $2,515.01.

Traffic Violations

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

Speeding — Austin I. Sowers,

South Bend, $171.00; Chandler T. Mishler, Niles, Mich., $171.00; Monica L. Dorta, Mishawaka, $171.00.

Operating with expired plates, learner’s permit violation, speeding, operating a motor vehicle with fictitious plate, operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility Ricardo Morales, Indianapolis, $221.50.

Operating with expired plates — Phillip E. Gagnon II, Rochester, $160.00.

Operating a motor vehicle with plate belonging to another vehicle — Richard G. Malott, Rochester, $160.50.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program counselors available

It is time to check your current Medicare policies during the Open Enrollment Period. The open enrollment period began Oct. 15 and ends Wednesday, Dec. 7. The Fulton County Community Center and Council on Aging, 625 Pontiac St., Rochester, is the nearest site to see a counselor and make changes to Medicare. To make and appointment, call (574) 223-6953.

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program has 350 volunteers across the state of Indiana who have completed an intensive

24-30 hour training course and are certified by the Indiana State Department of Insurance. Counselors are provided with regular training updates to keep them current with recent changes in Medicare and other health care insurance options.

Medicare plans change from year to year, so the current plan for 2022 may or may not work as well for you in 2023. Premiums may change as well as drug cost may change in January of 2023.

SHIP recommends clients check their plans every year.

Photos sought for event to honor veterans

at Kindred Hospice.

As area veterans organizations and other groups get ready to mark Veterans Day, one agency hopes to add a new local tradition.

Kindred Hospice, Rochester, is organizing a “Community Veteran Celebration” to take place at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Rochester Moose Lodge 1107.

Veterans, their families, family and friends who survive a veteran who has died and the general public are welcome to attend the free ceremony.

Photographs taken of veterans during their time in service are being sought and play a part in the observance, said Teri White, admissions coordinator

The pictures are enlarged, cut out and displayed to offer a glimpse of a fresh face and “point of reality” about the people who have served, White said.

Families may submit a loved one’s military photo with name and branch of service prior to the event. Pictures may be emailed to teresa.white@kindredhospice.com, or by calling (574) 224-4673 to have the photo picked up.

The event will be modeled on a ceremony to honor veterans that Kindred has observed within its own organization, according to White.

In addition to the photographs, there will be music, including a medley of military anthems, and a pinning ceremony to present lapel pins.

Also, embroidered stars reclaimed from retired American flags will be presented to veterans, and the Grissom Honor Guard will be on hand.

Spouses and families of veterans also will be recognized, those White refers to as the “silent ranks” and who, she said, “kept the home fires burning.”

Light refreshments will be served, and the Moose Lodge is providing a token for a free beverage to each veteran in attendance.

White said the ceremony will last about an hour. A drawing for a gift card also will be held.

White said Kindred reached out to area organizations for support and to help get the word out, including the Moose Lodge, Wynnfield Crossing, the Fulton County Community Resource

Center, and the Fulton County Veterans Services Office.

Fulton County veterans services officer Ric Fouts is lending his support to the event.

Fouts said there’s “always room” for another event to honor veterans and to help spread the word about government benefits for which veterans are entitled.

Fouts noted, though, that the event shouldn’t be confused with the annual Veterans Day observance coordinated by the local posts of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. That ceremony takes place at the Fulton County Courthouse in Rochester on Friday, Nov. 11.

For more information about the Community Veteran Celebration, call White at (574) 224-4673.

Elections Have Consequences

RANDY SUTTON Fulton County Council District 3

PAUL STEURY United States Representative Second District

JIM WHITE State Representative District 017

THOMAS McDERMOTT JR. United States Senator from Indiana

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JIM S. SHOWLEY

Fulton County Council District 4

BONITA (BONNIE) DUNBAR Henry Township

PEGGY DAGUE Wayne Township

JAYNE A. TYLER Rochester Township

ROBIN SAIZ Richland Advisory Board

TONY SCOTT Aubbeenaubbee Advisory Board

VIRGIL BIDDINGER Newcastle Advisory Board

STEVE COLEMAN Rochester Advisory Board

MELANIE BERRY HOOVER Wayne Advisory Board

SANDY DUNFEE Aubbeenaubbee Advisory Board

VICTOR D. GAMBLE Newcastle Advisory Board

DIXIE L. GOOD Rochester Advisory Board

MARIA T. KELSAY Rochester Advisory Board

KAREN KYLER Henry Advisory Board

DON MORNING Union Advisory Board

DESTINY WELLS Secretary of State ERIK SAMPSEL Henry Advisory Board

ZeNai BROOKS Auditor of State

JESSICA McCLELLAN Treasurer of State

Valley student earns academic honors from College Board

A Tippecanoe Valley High School student has earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.

Adriana Vargas Hernandez received the National Hispanic Recognition Award along with the National Rural and Small Town Award. She was also in the 97th percentile for the PSAT as a sophomore, one of the top performers in the state.

These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions process. Colleges and

scholarship programs identify students awarded National African American, Hispanic, Indigenous and/or Rural/ Small Town Recognition through College Board’s Student Search Service.

“We’re thrilled that Adriana has earned this recognition. We are very proud of her for her achievements in the classrooms and on the College Board assessments,” said TVHS Principal Brandon Kresca. “These programs help students from

underrepresented backgrounds stand out to colleges during admissions.”

Students who may be eligible have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have excelled on the PSAT/ NMSQT or PSAT 10, or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams; and are African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latino, Indigenous and/or attend school in a rural

area or small town.

Eligible students will be invited to apply during their sophomore or junior year and will be awarded at the beginning of the next school year. Students will receive their awards in time to include them on their college and scholarship applications.

“We want to honor the hard work of these students through the College Board National Rec-

ognition Programs. This program creates a way for colleges and scholarship programs to connect directly with underrepresented students who they are hoping to reach,” said College Board senior vice president of BigFuture Tarlin Ray. “We hope the award winners and their families celebrate this prestigious honor and it helps them plan for their big future.”

Fulton County Chamber announces Small Business Season

Fulton County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Small Business Season, Oct. 31 to Dec. 31.

New this year, the chamber is launching a program to support small business. Throughout the holiday shopping season, the chamber is encouraging consumers to “Think Small” and ear-

mark at least part of their holiday spending in support of local small business.

Fulton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jillian Smith shared, “Small business is the backbone of our economy. 64% of our new jobs in the U.S. come from small business. When people spend their dollars locally, more money stays local. On average, for every $100 sent locally, $68 of that stays here.”

“By implementing Small Business Season, we hope to encourage people to patronize all sorts of small businesses this holiday. In addition to our wonderful retail options, there are dining establishments, personal service providers, even local artisans that need our support. Small Business Season is a way to help our residents develop a better appreciation for how their spending affects our area and quality of life.”

In addition to increased marketing efforts, the chamber is planning a Small Business Saturday Shop Small Campaign running Nov. 26 to Dec. 4. Shoppers

will be invited to patron participating small businesses for their chance to win Chamber Dollars. The chamber is encouraging all businesses to participate in its efforts to raise awareness of how supporting small business improves the quality of life for the entire community. “All businesses need one another. There’s a symbiotic relationship. But small business is the most endangered because many small businesses don’t operate with large cash reserves. When costs skyrocket, they feel it.” said Smith.

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce is challenging everyone in the area to support small business this holiday season.

Small Business Season™ is a free global marketing campaign created to help share the message and educate on the importance of supporting not just a local business, but our neighbors and friends. Small businesses support our community by creating jobs as well as donating to our nonprofits, our youth organizations, and our local events.

Indiana Dairy Producers offer $1,000 scholarship

Indiana Dairy Producers announced that it will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship for postsecondary education to a deserving student. The scholarship will be awarded to the successful applicant after demonstration that they are enrolled and attending a post-secondary educational institution in the fall of 2023. Students planning to attend a trade school, technical school, community college or university are all

encouraged to apply.

Eligibility is:

•Student plans to attend a trade school, technical school, community college or university for fall 2023.

• Student must be in their final year of high school now, or have already graduated from high school and will be attending a post-secondary institution in first, second, or third year for the 2023-2024 school year.

•Student must be a current-dues

paying member of Indiana Dairy Producers, have a spouse, parent, grandparent, or legal guardian who is a current dues-paying member of Indiana Dairy Producers or a current employee of a current dues paying member of Indiana Dairy Producers.

Applications can be fount at indianadairy.org/scholarship-application.

Deadline for submission is Dec. 31, 2022.

Valley approves more than $26M in bids for TVHS project

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. has approved more than $26 million total in bids for its planned renovation of Tippecanoe Valley High School.

The TVSC Board awarded the bids totaling $26,389,760 at a special meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18. According to a press release issued by TVSC, the “project will include a new auditorium including student collaboration areas, pool renovation, exterior facade improvement, expanded agriculture classroom/labs, new and renovated locker rooms, new weight room and a multi-purpose room (multi-purpose/wrestling).”

The release also states “the

work on the project is expected to begin April 3, 2023, with the projected substantial completion date of Aug. 30, 2024.”

“The project is tax neutral,” added the release. The Skillman Corp. is the construction management company for the project.

Bids were awarded to the following contractors:

• Sitework/Utilities: G&G Hauling & Excavating, Inc., $1,118,676;

• General Trades: Gibson Lewis, LLC, $7,936,000;

• Masonry: Ziolkowski Construction Inc., $3,220,900;

• Structural Steel: Geiger & Peters, $1,630,000;

• Roofing: Fort Wayne Roof-

ing, A Tecta America Company, $891,100;

• Metal Studs/Drywall/Ceilings: Quality Walls and Ceiling, $1,469,000;

• Painting: Oosterbaan & Sons Co., $450,865;

• Flooring: Jack Laurie Floors, LLC, $441,800;

• Casework: DECO Associates, Inc., $161,270;

• Fire Protection: FE Moran, Inc., $1,153,471;

• Plumbing: Core Mechanical Services, $1,471,400;

• Mechanical: ACMS Group, Inc., $4,570,000;

• Electrical/Technology: D&D Electric, $1,875,278.

Caston Elementary named distinguished school

Caston Elementary recently announced it has been recognized as a 2021-2022 Project Lead the Way Distinguished School. It is one of just 282 schools across the United States to receive the honor for providing broad access to transformational learning opportunities for students through PLTW Launch. Project Lead the Way is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of prekindergarten through grade 12 students and teachers in schools across the nation.

“We are extremely proud of our teachers and students for earning this honor for the second year in a row,” Angie Miller, curriculum director, said in a news release. “Caston Elemen-

tary is just one example of how PLTW provides engaging STEM curriculum so that students can have authentic learning experiences.”

STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The Project Lead the Way Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement and achievement in PLTW programs. To be eligible for the designation, Caston Elementary school had to have at least 75% of the student body participating in at least one PLTW Launch module and had to offer at least one PLTW Launch module in each grade, kindergarten through fifth, during the 2020-

2021 school year.

Studies show that students decide as early as elementary school whether they like, and think they are good at, math and science. Whether designing a car safety belt or building digital animations based on their own short stories, PLTW Launch students engage in critical and creative thinking with the goal of building teamwork skills and developing a passion for and confidence in STEM subjects.

“We are honored to recognize Caston Elementary school for their unwavering commitment to provide students with an excellent educational experience despite the last two years having been some of the most challenging in recent history for students and educators across the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. David Dimmett, interim president and chief executive officer of Project Lead the Way. “Caston should be very proud of their achievements in unlocking their students’ potential and equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in life beyond the classroom no matter what career path they choose.”

For more information about Project Lead the Way’s recognition program, visit pltw.org/ourprograms/program-recognition.

Be a witness for Christ (Read: Acts 1:1-26)

Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Let’s study the Bible

(Acts 1:8)

Luke, the beloved physician, is the author of Acts. The “former treatise” (Acts 1:1) is the Gospel of Luke (see Luke 1:1-4).

Luke was a doctor who joined the apostle Paul’s party at Troas (Acts 16:8-10) and traveled with the missionary. It is generally believed Luke was a Gentile. The

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“former treatise” referred to is the Gospel of Luke (see Luke. 1:1-4) in which Luke told the story of what Jesus began to do and teach while he was here on earth. Acts picks up the account by telling what he continued to do and teach through the church on earth. The Gospel of Luke tells of Christ’s ministry on earth in a physical

body, while Acts tells of his ministry from heaven through his spiritual body, the church.

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Every Christian needs to move out of Luke’s Gospel into Acts. Knowing about the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Christ is enough for salvation but not for Holy Spirit-empowered service. The church is not simply an organization engaged in religious work; it is a divine organism, the body of Christ on earth, through which his life and power must operate. Christ died for the lost world; we must live to bring that world to Christ.

22:1-10, Christ had promised to give the nation of Israel another opportunity to receive him and the kingdom. In Matthew 19:28 Christ promised the apostles would sit on 12 thrones (see Luke 22:28-30). In Matthew 12:31-45, Christ stated Israel would have another opportunity to be saved even after sinning against the Son, and he promised to give them a sign to encourage them. It was the sign of Jonah: death, burial and resurrection. Jesus was a Jew, and his people will accept Christ.

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After his resurrection Christ ministered to the apostles for 40 days. Luke 24:36-53 should be read in connection with these verses. In both places, Jesus Christ instructed the apostles to remain in Jerusalem and wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit. They were to begin their ministry in Jerusalem.

Were the apostles correct in asking Christ about the kingdom (Acts 1:6-8)? Yes. In Matthew

The apostles knew that their ministry would begin with Israel. Now they wanted to know what Israel would do. Would the nation accept or reject their message? Christ had not told them whether it would or would not. If he had told the apostles Israel would reject this good news, they could not have given their people an honest offer; their ministry would have been false. What Jesus did tell them was they would be witnesses, starting in Jerusalem, and eventually reaching across the world. Question, are you a witness for Jesus Christ?

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

Fulton County Chamber announces Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26

Calling all small business owners! Small Business Saturday, supported by American Express, is Saturday, Nov. 26. The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging community members to support local businesses on Small Business Saturday and the week following by sponsoring a Shop Small campaign as a way to have fun and support the local economy.

The chamber is currently looking for small businesses to participate in the campaign. Any Fulton County small business with a storefront open for business on Nov. 26 is eligible, and chamber membership is not required.

As a participating business, you will receive your business name listed on the chamber’s Shopper’s Sheet (over 11,000 copies made), event website and Facebook event page. You will also receive Small Business Saturday marketing materials and increased traffic and awareness.

If you own a small business in Fulton County and would like to learn more about the program, please contact Kellie Scobie or Jillian Smith at (574) 224-2666 or assistant@fultoncountychamber.com. You may register to participate at fultoncountychamber.com/form/ view/27833 by Thursday, Nov. 10.

INDOT seeking public input

The Indiana Department of Transportation is seeking public input related to long term solutions of US 30 and US 31 corridors. This is part of a two-year planning process, and input will help define the future of each corridor in northern Indiana.

Counties within the study area include, Allen, Fulton, Hamilton, Howard, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall, Miami, Porter, Starke, Tipton and Whitley. The corridor

areas include US 30 from Valparaiso to the Indiana/Ohio state line, excluding I-69 and I-469 around Fort Wayne, and US 31 between Hamilton County and Plymouth, excluding the Kokomo bypass.

INDOT plans to host public information meetings in the coming months. For more information on each study, and to share ideas, visit the project websites, ProPELUS30.com and ProPELUS31. com.

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Richie’s brings men’s clothing and gifts to Rochester

er, said Richie’s owner, Mike Rich.

This fall, Rochester welcomed a new business when Richie’s men’s shop opened its doors Oct. 6 at 430 Main St.

The shop specializes in men’s apparel, gifts and tuxedoes and is located next door to Tippy River Dog & Hunt Supply. The two businesses, in fact, are connected inside so customers can easily walk between them.

The stores complement each oth-

On the Tippy River side, which is owned by Rich’s longtime friend, Jake Wyatt, hunters, anglers and outdoors people can get all the gear they need, while on the Richie’s side they can find the clothing and boots they need. Gift cards can be used at either location.

But Richie’s apparel is more than rugged; it’s also refined enough to be business casual.

These shirts and slacks can take you from “the office, to the river, to the lake, to a football game, to out

to dinner,” Rich said. “They’re durable, but dressy enough to go out to eat.”

Richie’s carries technical brands, such as Orvis, Kühl and Free Fly, that feature clever details. They might have stainless steel buttons, which won’t crack. Stretch fabric or extra fabric along a seam provides for ease of movement. Fabrics are designed to keep you toasty or cool as well as comfortable with sun protection, moisture wicking and water resistance. Handy pockets are sized for cell phones or zippered to hold important cards and keys. Need to wipe off your eyeglasses or smartphone? There could be a hidden patch of glass cleaning cloth inside the front hem.

For really dressy occasions, such as weddings and proms, the shop offers tuxedo sales and rentals. Rich said he likes to have three to four weeks lead time for measurement and turnaround of the garments.

The shop also carries a variety of other items and gifts for men.

For personal care, there are colognes, beard balms, hot shaving kits, brushes and trimmers. Foods include soup, Hunter’s Reserve sausage and local honey. Gift items range from men’s candles, bathroom sprays with names that Rich says reflect “men’s humor,” and flasks and bottle openers that can be engraved. Hunting boots, belts, wallets, Minnetonka shoes and moccasins and Garmin smartwatches are available, as well as lo-

cally hand-forged knives and handcrafted leather sheaths.

Rich, 33, and his wife, Dr. Caitlin Rich, a local dentist, have been boutique owners for a while. They owned, and Caitlin ran, Flirt Boutique, also on Main Street, until recently and were looking at plans to move and expand it at the former Topps apparel building, cattycornered from what is now Richie’s.

But when those plans didn’t gel, Mike worked out a deal with his friend Jake to locate a men’s shop in space next to Tippy River. Mike runs Richie’s, which he said allows Caitlin to focus on her dental practice and gives him flexibility for the needs of their growing family,

which includes a 2-year-old and a baby on the way in December.

Rich used to work as a project manager for BraunAbility, Winamac, which makes conversion vehicles for people with disabilities. He said he wishes the durable-but-dressy men’s clothing he carries now had been available locally then.

“We’re still expanding,” Rich said about Richie’s. “We’re still trying to get a feel for what the customers want. … We want to make sure we have products here everyone wants.”

Richie’s is open 8:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Fire departments receive grants from DNR

Argos and Aubbeenaubee Township are among 80 rural and volunteer fire departments from 50 Indiana counties awarded more than $351,000 in Volunteer Fire Assistance grants. Each received the maximum amount of $5,000 for the purchase of safety equipment.

The awards, which were announced Oct. 25 by Department of Natural Resources Director Dan Bortner, will be used for training, installation of dry hydrants, or to purchase necessary firefighting equipment and gear to combat wildland fires. The grants are administered by the DNR Division of Forestry and made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

Recipients were selected based on population density, acres of public lands protected, and wildland fire reporting to DNR Fire Control Headquarters. As in past years, emphasis was given to projects that in-

volved the fighting of wildfires. The awarded grants range from $1,250 to $5,000.

Veteran to speak at library

Author James F. Walsh will share his memories as a staff sergeant during the Korean War at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, in the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.

His book “A GI Machine Gunner: From the Seminary to Korea’s

Front Line 1951-1952” is a memoir of events and experiences Walsh had while serving in the Korean War. Walsh was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Walsh also has received awards for his contributions to the juvenile justice system. He was a social worker, lawyer and now an author. He lives in Culver. For more information or updates, call (574) 653-2011 or visit kewanna.lib.in.us or the library’s Facebook page.

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Updates and happenings in the area

You should read this. The Adult Reader’s Book Club will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Akron Carnegie Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St., Akron. Participants each share a book of their choice and give a small synopsis of it to the group. Will your book pique someone else’s interest enough to read? New members are al-

ways welcome.

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The most wonderful time. The Rochester Eagles will be holding their Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 5. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 852, 1018 E. Fourth St., Rochester. There will be a bake sale and door prizes, and

food will be available. The event is open to the public. Anyone can rent a table for $10. To reserve a table, call (574) 223-4655.

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Pancakes turn into presents. The Recovery Cafe is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the cafe, 715 Main St., Rochester. The breakfast is free, but a freewill donation will be taken. Proceeds will be used to buy Christmas gifts for children ages zero to 17.

The Recovery Cafe is a nonprofit organization that offers resources, support and a non-judgmental environment for anyone coping with substance use disorders, homelessness or other traumas. The cafe’s motto is “We’re all recovering from something.”

For more information, call (574) 223-2233.

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Helping young people. Macy Christian Church is holding a Craft Fair from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at 190 E. Commerce St., Macy. Everyone is welcome. Proceeds from the fair will benefit the church youth program.

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Clean up for a cause. 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.

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Five candidates seek secretary of state seat

For more information, visit wellsforindiana.com.

Jeff Maurer

Five candidates are seeking the Indiana Secretary of State seat. Destiny Scott-Wells is a Democrat, Jeffrey Maurer is a Libertarian and Diego Morales is a Republican. David Wetterer (Green Party) and Andrew Straw (Disability Party) are both writein candidates in the general election.

The election is Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Destiny Scott-Wells

She grew up in Morgan County. She attend Indiana University and is a U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel. She enlisted in the Army National Guard and later joined Army ROTC. She was deployed to Afghanistan in 2016-2017. She is a military intelligence officer.

Outside of the military, she is a lawyer and an entrepreneur. She’s worked at all levels of government — local, state, federal and the multi-national level with NATO. As an attorney, she has been an associate corporation counsel for Indianapolis and Marion County, and deputy attorney general for Indiana.

She is married to Oliver, who is a military intelligence lieutenant colonel in the Indiana Army National Guard. They have two sons, Owen, 11, and Harrison, 2.

He was born in New York. He began serving in the U.S. Air Force in 2020. Maurer earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington University, St. Louis.

His career experience includes working as an entrepreneur and he is development officer for Students For Liberty. Maurer has also been a budget manager and worked in the technology, transportation and finance sectors.

A Carmel resident, he is affiliated with the Libertarian Party of Indiana. He is currently enlisted in the Indiana Air National Guard.For more information, visit maurerforindiana.com.

Andrew Straw Straw founded the Disability Party in Indiana Feb. 5, 2013. Straw’s professional background includes being the founder and president of the Indiana Center for Excellence in Government. He has also worked as a disability rights attorney. He is a

member of the Virginia State Bar Diversity Conference.

Straw also worked as the statistical analyst for the Indiana Supreme Court, where he collected and analyzed data for Indiana trial courts with a focus on disabilities in the judicial system. He previously co-chaired the committee on education of bench and bar for the Virginia State Bar Task Force on Technology, worked as a law clerk for the Hon. Joseph E. Spruill Jr. in Virginia’s 15th judicial district, and served as the assistant dean for international programs at the Indiana University-Maurer School of Law.

Straw is a columnist for Democracy Chronicles. Straw has two children.

David Wetterer

Wetterer was born in Indianapolis. He earned a bachelor’s

degree in business administration from Indiana State University in 2008. Upon graduation, he worked in a wide array of retail and warehouse jobs. For more information, visit davidwetterer.com.

Diego Morales

He has a bachelor’s degree in communications and political science from Indiana University, a master’s in international business administration from Tilburg University, and a master’s in business administration from Purdue University.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, Morales has served as director of intergovernmental affairs in the office of the Indiana Secretary of State and was a senior advisor to former Indiana Gov. Mike Pence.

Morales has also served as a business development executive with The Free Enterprise System, Inc. and as chief business development officer for the Sodrel Holding Companies. For more information, visit diego4indiana. com.

Challengers for incumbent State Auditor

Three candidates are seeking the position of state auditor: the current auditor, Tera Klutz, ZeNai Brooks and John Schick.

The incumbent, Klutz, is a Republican. Brooks is a Democrat, and Schick is a Libertarian.

The election is Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Tera Klutz

Prior to becoming auditor, Klutz served as the county auditor in Allen County. First elected in 2010 and again in 2014, Klutz streamlined local government processes, reduced debt and maintained a balanced budget with responsible reserves. Between 2013 and 2016, Klutz was very active in the Association of Indiana Counties’ Legislative Committee, serving as the chairwoman where she oversaw and directed the association’s legislative priorities.

In 2016, Klutz was named Auditor of the Year by the Indiana Auditors’ Association for her dedicated and tireless work. Before serving in the public sector, Klutz was a senior accountant at Crowe and PWC, Fort Wayne.

As state auditor, Klutz manages the Indiana Transparency Portal to provide Hoosiers an easily accessible and in-depth look at Indiana’s finances and assets. In addition, she created an internal controls department to review and document the processes within the office to reduce the risk of misstatement and opportunities for fraud.

Klutz has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne. She is a member of Indiana CPA Society, and American Institute of CPAs.

She and her husband, Zach, have two daughters, Alyx and Julian. Visit teraklutz.com for more information.

ZeNai Brooks

Brooks is a CPA, author and pastor’s wife with extensive business and civic experience. She has combined her passion for community advocacy and her professional career as the controller of the corpo-

rate responsibility function of Cummins, a Fortune 200 company and treasurer of the related foundation, which provides funding to grassroots initiatives and strategic programs around the world.

An Indianapolis resident, she also serves as a board member for The Indiana CPA Society and is the central region president and national director with the National Association of Black Accountants, among others.

In 2021, she was identified as a “40 under 40 Black” CPA award winner. She’s also been awarded the INCPAS’ Building Bridges to the Profession, and is NABA’s Frank Ross Outstanding Member. Visit votezenai.com for more information.

John Schick

Schick is the Libertarian candidate. A Chesterton resident, Schick has an undergraduate degree in computer science. He’s a management consultant with an MBA from Indiana University.

“I think the auditor of state should be independent of the two old political parties that make spending decisions. I think the execution of decisions made by the legislature should be overseen without bias and the consequences of those decisions should be reported to the legislature and to the public so they can make good decisions,” according to his profile at vote-usa.org.

If elected, he said, “The top priority is to keep the office running smoothly and continue to expand the information available through the transparency portal at www.in.gov. I would focus on using more press releases to inform the legislature and public of politically motivated state spending.”

He is married to Melissa, and they have three children: Andrew, Mark and Cadell.

Honor rolls for Rochester Middle School

Rochester Middle School has announced its honor rolls for the first grading period of the 2022-2023 school year.

A Honor Roll

Fifth grade — Lindy I. Armstrong; Connor Lee Bowens; Grayson Lane Bowyer; Cash Paul Casper; Katelyn Cheyenne Conliff; Warner Thomas Joseph Michael DuBois; Lucas Wayne Enyart; Alaina Garrison; Hailey Mae Howell; Ella Rayne Jenkins; Rilee Jean Lucker; Kinlee Monroe McKee; Blade Cooper Miller-Reffitt; Abraham James Seward; Piper Nicole Snyder; Makayla Rose Walley; Macie Grayce Widman.

Sixth grade — Carter David Bauman; Caden Lee Biernacki; Grant Eli Bolinger; Alexandria Aria Cortes-Gustafson; Shelby Linnea Haselby; Ainsley Piper Horvath; Van Grafton Kiser; Drew Patrick Lawson; Evan Lee Maroney; Evan Lee Pearson; Ayven Raine Porter; Mackenzie Marie Widman; Camden Blair Zink.

Seventh grade — Madeline Ella Bailon; Alison Nicole Bauman; Sophie Noelle Beehler; Bentley Edward Blackburn; Mitchell William Clark; Trevor Michael Ennis; Elise Renee Enyart; Ella Jo Frounfelter; Adison Nicole Hayes; Abbygail Jean Lowry; Sylvia Ann McCall; Grant James McGlothin; Grayson David Miller; Jayla Marie Miller; Molly Marianne Moore; Reagan Jo Perry; Grant Marshall Reese; Riplee McKenna Snyder; Ellie Michelle Straeter; Aiden Dean Wilson. A/B honor roll

Fifth grade — Kylie M. Agui-

lar; Charlotte Louise Backus; Vada Mae Biernacki; Zoey E. Blakesley; Nathan Owen Blasco; Ashlyn Rae Bradley; Hayley Michelle Bright; Baylee Elzabeth Brown; Kenna Lee Calvert; Anastacia Chubenko; Korbyn Ian Crossland; Lucinda Dawn Dyson; Kinley Sue Flory; Richelle Lei Fogelsanger; Zandra Laine Handy; Allaynna Marie Hart; Jackson Carl Howard; Makenna Sue Jackson; Ayden Joseph Jaeger; Seth Allen Jewell; Grayson Oliver Kauffman; Elijah Thomas Kreighbaum; Sarai Lopez; Lillian April Merideth; Addisyn Grace Osburn; Kera May Baugh Owens; Ella Sophia Papandria; Chesney Faye Samuels; Morgan Jade Simpson; Ryker Jaxon Smith; Elijah Eric Straeter; Gavin Levi Sutton; Adrian Michael Eugene Thomas; Wynter Leigh White; Logan Robert Zartman.

Sixth grade — LouEllen Justine Armstrong; Serenity Jane Ashby; Brooklynn Jane Baine; Hope Elizabeth Baugh; Alexis Lorraine Black; Corbin Lee Boldry; Lyla Lynn Bowers; Haylee Ann Cox; Emma Ann Dunfee; Ali Breanne Field; Gavin Scott Fincher; Brooklyn Leann Gard; Mayla Leighann Gentry; Adalyn Marie Gonzalez; Wyatt Allen Denzel Gressley; Audrey Renee Guard; Andres Antonio Hernandez; Malaki Rome Hicks; Benjamin Noble Hopkins; Tanner Lee Horn; Serenity Deen Howard; Cayden Wayne Jackson; Taylor Renee Jones; Peyton N. Leasure; Kyleigh Madison Little; Alexis Nichole Lloyd; Madelyn G. Maclain; Memphis James Miller; Aisley Elaine Montel; Eli Robert

Murphy; Daniela Cristina Ochoa; Mason Andrew Oliver; Brody James Owens; Kennedy Monroe Parry; Leonel Alonso Plascencia; Haylee Marie Shuck; Ayden Joseph Smith; Bailey Jade Smith; Taya Akello Tindi; Jaide Marie Trottier; Chloie Michelle Tyler; Layla Joy Tyler; Tyson Michael Wachtmann; James Oscar Wells. Seventh grade — Emily Grace Atkins; Trinity Melannie Baine; Sophia Lynn Baker; Liberty May Baugh; Cayden Andrew Caudill; Kyla Breann Conley; Braxtyn Shayne Cunningham; Joshua Daniel DeSonia; McKynlee Rae

Dickson; Kayla Danica Doss; Jacob Andrew Ellinger; Brayson Carter Flory; Raylee Lyen Fry; Aaron Christopher Furrow; Jaser Liam Garrett; Jaxon Samuel L Gibbs; Anna Grace Griggs; Quinn Harper Gruss; Ava Lee Helt; Jeffrey Taylor Howard; Abby Marie Jimenez; Tony Joseph Kiggins; Brayden Lee Kiss; Meagan Rene Kreft; Molly Kathryn Leslie; Emma Grayce Mathias; Graysin Edward Olinger; Azaria Alynn Roze Ploetz; Harley Lynnette Smith; Summer Jewel Tyler; Ariah Rayne Upp; Bahyla Mae Vanderwall; Constance Jazlene Karma Velez; Amara Nichole

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Santa’s Workshop coming to Outlet Youth Center

Santa’s Workshop, a free event for students to make Christmas gifts for their family members will be hosted by The Outlet Youth Center on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

The event is open to students in grades 3-12. Students must

register and pick and time slot to attend.

Available time slots are 9 a.m., 10: 15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Register by calling (574) 2235437 or by filling out a form on the website, theoutletyouthcenter.org.

UBLIC A UCTIONS

Peters Public Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at 3488 S. Wabash Road, Rochester. To sell at noon: lumber, lawn, garden, shop, miscellaneous. To sell at 12:15 p.m.: 1972 International semi tractor, International dozer, tractors, implements, trailers, log equipment. For pictures go to ballrealtygroup.com. (574) 342-8299.

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 at (574) 342-8299 or Tony Tribalski at (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 entire 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.

Hibid Online Only Auction Auction opens Dec. 2, ends Dec. 8 at olsonauctions.hibid.com. Call by

Tuesday, Nov. 15, to have items advertised. Consignments taken 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Nov. 28 to Dec. 1. Location: 259 S. 700W, Winamac. Call Nate at (574) 242-1262.

Barr Estate Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at 701 N. US 35, Winamac. Real estate sells

live on-site. Personal property online auction Nov. 23 — Dec. 1 at olsonauctions.hibid.com. Property of the late Dave and Virginia Barr. One-story, 1,709-square-foot home with three bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, open front porch, attached garage and large back yard. Open house: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. For more information, call Gary Olson at (574) 595-5164.

Fulton County Animal Center auction begins Nov. 17

Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center’s last fundraiser of 2022 will be its “Thanks for Giving” online silent auction.

Bidding begins at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.

FCAC is currently looking for item donations for the auction. All items must be received by Monday, Nov. 14, at the latest. Funds raised will be used to help pay off extra vet bills, and they hope to replace a wall of wire dog crates used for cat cages in the intake building with more comfortable and roomy cat

condos in 2023.

Any individual or business can donate. And if any other supporters want to make a gift basket or donate an item, FCAC suggests you shop local to support local. Ideas include themed gift baskets, tickets to events, gift cards, holiday items, pet items, experiences and more. Tax receipt is available upon request.

For more information, visit facebook.com/FultonCountyAnimalCenterIndiana

FCAC is located at 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester.

HUGE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES LIVE PUBLIC AUCTION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH

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Auction Starts At 5 P.M. (Eastern Time)

Doors Open @ 4 P.M.

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TABLES FULL OF GLASSWARE & SMALLS . . . FENTON, ROSEVILLE, SHAWNEE, McCOY, 12 VINTAGE TELEPHONES, OLD KITCHEN GADGETS, CORNFLOWER, 5-MANTEL CLOCKS, **ORIG. CAST IRON JOCKEY LAMP POST ... RE-PAINTED YEARS AGO & KEPT IN THE HOUSE, OVER 30 HUMMEL FIGURINES (NO BOXES), SEVERAL SETS OF DISHES, 77 PC. SET CURRIER & IVES, COKE ITEMS, KERO LAMPS, **PR. BRONZE FIGURAL LAMPS W/TORCH LIGHTS, OLD TABLE & HANGING LAMPS, JUMBO P-NUT BUTTER JARS, PORCELAIN & GRANITEWARE, LRG. BLUE SWIRL COFFEE POT, 45’S-33’S & 78’S RECORDS & ALBUMS, HAMMERED ALUM., CANISTER SETS, PITCHER & BOWL, SOME REALLY NICE OLD FRAMED PICTURES & PRINTS, 1-WALLACE NUTTING, LINENS, COOKBOOKS, LONGABERGER BASKETS, TABLES WILL BE FULL!!

ANTIQUE & MCM FURNITURE . . . OVER 70 PCS. OF FURNITURE ... HUGE 2 PC. WHITE KITCHEN CABINET 96”X80”X23” , OAK CURVED GLASS CURIO, OAK HIGHBOY, OAK COMMODE W/TOWEL BAR, EASTLAKE STYLE DRESSER W/TOWEL BAR, OLD CABINET TOP, MISSION STYLE DESK, PAINTED TABLES, OLD CABINET BASE, PORCELAIN TOP HOOSIER STYLE CABINET BASE, VERY OLD PRINCESS EMBROIDERY FLOSS COUNTER TOP CABINET (MISSING 1 DRAWER), CEDAR & BLANKET CHEST, SEWING BOX, OLD WICKER PLANT STAND, ASST. STRAIGHT & ROCKING CHAIRS, OLD TRUNK, MISSION STYLE LEATHER TOP FOOTSTOOL, 2-COPPER LINED SMOKING STANDS, ARTS & CRAFTS STYLE OAK TOP TWIG BASE TABLE, TREADLE SEWING MACHINE, PIANO STYLE WRITING DESK, PAINTED PIE SAFE CABINET, LARGE VICTORIAN STYLE BURLED WALNUT HEADBOARD & FOOT BOARD W/RAILS FULL BED FRAME, MATCHING LARGE MARBLE TOP W/MIRROR & TOP BOXES DRESSER, MATCHING MARBLE TOP WASH STAND, **HUGE INTERNATIONAL TIME RECORDING CO. WALL MOUNT ELEC. CLOCK - OAK CASE - DATED 3/11/24-WAS A GIFT TO LOYOLA UNIVERSITY-66” TALL X 20” WIDE, MORE.

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‘Animal Issues in Disasters’ topic of class

Now is the time to sign up for the Animal Issues in Disasters class coming to Tippecanoe County on Monday, Nov. 7. This is a one day class available at no charge to anyone who wants or needs to know how natural and man-made disasters can affect animals and their owners.

Preregistration is required by Nov. 3.

When a flood or tornado strikes a community, people often have the option to evacuate to a local relief shelter, but what about their animals? Most emergency shelters do not provide for pets or livestock.

Those lessons were driven home in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, with images and stories of abandoned pets and livestock. The staff of the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, is working to ensure that does not

happen in a large-scale event in Indiana.

The Board of Animal Health offers the Animal Issues in Disasters course to train local officials, first responders and potential volunteers about planning and response issues. A portion of the class is devoted to increasing understanding of response plans for animal health-related emergencies, such as highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Veterinarians and technicians, animal/humane shelter workers, livestock owners, local first responders and others who may be called upon to help in a disaster will benefit from the course.

The class culminates with participants developing an animaloriented disaster plan for their community.

A broad range of topics will be covered, including: vulnerability of local animal populations to potential disasters; impact of foreign

animal disease on local communities; biosecurity issues in combating a foreign animal disease; response activities to help livestock, pets and wildlife; establishing a pet-friendly shelter; communitywide preparedness planning; recruiting and training volunteers; building an animal response network; and resource identification.

Many professional organizations, including the Board of Animal Health, offer continuing education credit for completing the class. Interested participants should contact their professional affiliate to verify eligibility.

The course will start at 8:30 a.m. EST Monday, Nov. 7, at the Tippecanoe County Extension Office, 1950 S. 18th St., Lafayette.

Register via Indiana’s public safety training portal at acadisportal.in.gov/AcadisViewer/Login.aspx or email the state Board of Animal Health at animalhealth@ boah.in.gov.

REPUBLICAN NOVEMBER

JOANN COLLINS

Kewanna Town Clerk-Treasurer

VALERIE GRAY

Fulton Town Clerk-Treasurer

REBECCA HARTZLER

Akron Town Clerk-Treasurer

DORAN COLLINS

Kewanna Town Council Member, Fulton County JASON FRAZIER

Kewanna Town Council Member, Fulton County PHILIP FRITZ

Kewanna Town Council Member, Fulton County PHILLIP M. FRYE

Fulton Town Council Member

ERIK K. HENDERSON-VIGIL

Fulton Town Council Member

ANTONIO (TONY) RAMERIZ

Akron Town Council Member

JAMES R. SANER

Akron Town Council Member

RICHARD SOLANO

Akron Town Council Member

TIMOTHY A. STRASSER

Fulton Town Council Member

AARON M. BOLINGER

Henry Township Board Member, Fulton County

DAVID R. BURKETT

Richland Township Board Member, Fulton County DON CRAIG

Newcastle Township Board Member, Fulton County KATHY DOODY

Newcastle Township Board Member, Fulton County SHAWN DOODY

Newcastle Township Board Member, Fulton County MATTHEW FINKE

Union Township Board Member, Fulton County

JERRY L. HARTZLER

Henry Township Board Member, Fulton County DALE R. HERROLD

Wayne Township Board Member, Fulton County STEVEN P. HINES

Richland Township Board Member, Fulton County RUSSELL C. KOEBCKE

Union Township Board Member, Fulton County NYLE W. MILLER

Henry Township Board Member, Fulton County DONNA OBERG

Liberty Township Board Member, Fulton County DALE OVERMYER

Richland Township Board Member, Fulton County JAY POWLEN

Wayne Township Board Member, Fulton County

ADAM STRASSER

Liberty Township Board Member, Fulton County

DEANA THOMAS

Union Township Board Member, Fulton County

REBECCA S. VAN HORN

Aubbeenaubbee Township Board Member, Fulton County

LINDA SPANGLER WADE

Liberty Township Board Member, Fulton County CAROL CHILEEN

Aubbeenaubbee Township Board Member, Fulton County

MELINDA L. CLINGER

Richland Township Trustee, Fulton County PEGGY DAGUE

Wayne Township Trustee, Fulton County MEGIHANN K. LEININGER

Newcastle Township Trustee, Fulton County LISA E. PAXTON

Henry Township Trustee, Fulton County TAMI POWELL

Union Township Trustee, Fulton County JAMES R. SUTTON

Liberty Township Trustee, Fulton County

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

Dawn Ziemek Fulton County Circuit Court Clerk

Kasey Hensley Fulton County Assessor

Bryan W. Lewis Fulton County Commissioner, District 2

Debra Bock

Fulton County Recorder

Peter Karas Fulton County Council District 1

Travis W. Heishman

Fulton County Sheriff

Chayse A. Thompson Fulton County Council District 3

Ron Dittman Fulton County Council District 2

Seth White Fulton County Surveyor

Michael T. Marrs Prosecuting Attorney of Fulton County, 41st Judicial Circuit

Randy J. Gundrum Fulton County Council District 4