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The fairly new Fulton County Forensic Center allows the Fulton County Coroner’s Office to operate in a single location. Coroner Jeri Good said the above of the center, located inside the Fulton County Jail complex at 2006 Sweetgum Road, Rochester. Good and her staff started using it at the end of 2021. Previously, elements of the office were scattered around the county, she said. “We had no (formal) office,” she said. “Whatever coroner was in office would use their own office as their place of business and then they’d use their own vehicle and ... we partnered with Woodlawn Hospital to utilize (its) two-person refrigeration system (to store bodies).” The center includes a conference room where Good and her staff, Margo Layman, Gail Karas, Todd Bailey and Jon Good, can meet to-

gether or with families of the deceased. A main feature of the center is the examination room. It has an “emergency (cleaning) station” for staff to use if they come into contact with contaminated items, said Good. The “procedure area,” as Good called it, allows for normal examination of a body on table. It’s also ready for any autopsies, although Good says none have occurred there thus far as the coroner’s office works with the Northeast Indiana Forensic Center out of Allen County to conduct them. If that were to change in the future, the room is ready for those more formal procedures. There are hand-washing stations in the examination room, as well as places to put biohazardous items and store blood and DNA which needs to be checked. The center has a cooler with table space for five bodies. There’s also a parking bay to store the new coroner’s van for transporting bodies. Good said federal COVID-19 relief money paid for a large portion of the vehicle, which “went into service in June of 2021.” She’s worked to get grants to pay for other items in the center.

“We’re trying to save as much money as we can,” noted Good of getting grants. In the bay, there’s a lift to help move bodies in and out of the van. The center has gotten quite a bit of use, as Good said calls for service have increased by “over 300%” over approximately the last decade. She attributes that in part to people not seeking out medical care when they should. Numbers for 2023 currently stand at 60 deaths. “We’re just grateful for this facility and we’re highly complimented on it,” said Good of the center. INSIDE THE VAN — A look in the back of the coroner’s van.

IN THE EXAMINATION ROOM — Fulton County Coroner Jeri Good stands inside the examination room at the Fulton County Forensic Center. It’s located inside the Fulton County Jail complex at 2006 Sweetgum Road, Rochester.

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Fort Dix in New Jersey. Following that, he trained as a combat medic at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. Butler was then sent to Germany with the 583rd ambulance company, spending 18 months there “support(ing) all the training sites in Germany and ... field artillery and the infantry.” He went to Fort Devens in Massachusetts, next, serving as a line medic for West Point freshmen in basic training. Butler then spent time in Honduras and South Korea before heading back to Fort Devens and working with West Point again. He met his wife Samantha then, who served in the Army with medical supply. Today, they’ve been married 33 years and have two children, Alison and Daniel. The Butlers were deployed together as newlyweds in Desert Storm to the Middle East. “We were together the whole time until the ground war started,” said Butler. “She stayed back with the combat support hospital. I went forward with what was called a fast team. We

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Let’s study the Bible Could this be the Messiah? Read: John 7:25-53 “And Many of the people believed in Him, and said, “When the Christ comes, will He do more signs than these which this Man has done?” (John 7:31)

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One ritual during the Feast of Tabernacles was the pouring out of water in the temple. It was a reminder that God gave Israel water in the wilderness. Water for drinking pictures the Holy Spirit who is given to those who trust Christ. The world is thirsty and can find its thirst quenched only by coming to Christ. The seventh day of this Jewish feast was a great day of celebration. (The eighth day was one of “solemn assembly” — Leviticus 23:36; see Numbers 29:35). Each morning of the feast, at the time of the sacrifice, the priests would

draw water in a golden vessel from the Pool of Siloam and carry it to the temple to be poured out. This commemorated the wonderful supply of water God gave the Jews in the wilderness. This seventh day was known as “The Great Hosannah” and climaxed the feast. It takes little imagination to grasp what must have happened when Jesus cried out, “If any man thirst, let him come unto Me and drink!” (verse 37) as the priests poured out the water. Christ was the rock out of which the waters flowed (Exodus 17:1-7; 1 Corinthians 10:4). He was smitten on the cross that the Spirit of life might be given to save and satisfy thirsty sinners. In the Bible, water for cleansing symbolizes the Word of God (John 13:1-17; 15:3); water for drinking represents the Spirit of God (John 7:37-38). Instead of heeding his gracious invitation to come, the people argued, and there was division among them. Some believed in him, some rejected (see Matthew 10:31-39 and Luke 12:51-52). The soldiers could not arrest him because his word gripped their hearts (verse 46). Because the religious leaders rejected Christ, they shut the door of salvation to others who followed

their bad example (Matthew 23:13). A man named Nicodemus enters the picture again (John 3:121), and this time we see him defending Christ’s legal privileges. In John 3, he was in the darkness of confusion; but here he is experiencing the dawn of conviction, willing to give Christ a fair chance. Because of this, Nicodemus learned the truth, for a willingness to obey the Word of God is the secret of learning God’s truth (verse 17). In John 19 we see Nicodemus in the daylight of confession, openly identifying himself with Christ. How did he come to make this decision? He studied the Word of God and asked for God to teach him. The leaders told him, “Search and look!” and that is just what he did. Anyone who will read and obey the Word of God will move out of darkness into God’s marvelous light. Jesus is the Messiah; Jesus is God’s only begotten Son; and Jesus is the Savior! We can believe in him. Read Ron Purkey’s Bible study online free at rcpbibleoutlines. com. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.

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Shopping Guide News WILD AESTHETICS — The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Wild Aesthetics, a medspa located at 2317 E. SR 14, Apartment 300, Rochester, Friday, Oct. 20. Present were from left are the chamber’s Taylor Showley and Trent Odell; owner Sarah Wild’s husband, Lance Wild, and their children, Lennox Wild and Mavrick Wild; the chamber’s Todd Zartman; Sarah Wild; the chamber’s Cory Good and Tyson Kalischuk; and Chamber Executive Director Jillian Smith. Photo by Leah Sander.

Fulton County Chamber welcomes Wild Aesthetics By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Fulton County has its first medspa. On Friday, Oct. 20, the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting for Wild Aesthetics, located at 2317 E. SR 14, Apartment 300, Rochester. It’s run by Sarah Wild. Through Wild Aesthetics, customers can get Botox and fillers, as well as B12 shots and weightloss treatment. “I’m big on medical grade (skin care), doing stuff that is highly researched and ... with good results,” said Wild. She got interested in medical aesthetics after her nurse practitioner friend did Botox on Wild. Wild said she’s “entrepreneurial minded” and wanted to start a business, which gave her flexibility to care for her young children.

“I fell in love with the aesthetics world. I’ve always cared about beauty and clean health and just taking care of your body, so it just all kind of meshed together,” she said. Before the ribbon cutting, she thanked those who have supported her in getting the business started and noted it was “super special” to start the business in her hometown.

Wild said her goal is to “enhance (customers’) natural beauty.” “I’m not in the business of making people look fake or different or change who you are, but just really helping enhance your natural beauty and just help you feel the best about yourself,” she said. To set up an appointment or learn more, people may call (727) 542-6015 or visit wildaesthetics. org.

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Ned E. Halterman, 88, Rochester, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at The Doctors Hospital of Bremen. On Oct. 24, 1935, Ned was born in Argos to Rex R. and Ruby Newcomb Halterman. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters and a brother. Proudly he graduated with the class of NED E. 1953 from Richland Center High School. HALTERMAN At the Trinity United Methodist Church, Ned married the love of his live, Jane Ann Tobey, on Sept. 15, 1956. They shared 67 years of life’s adventures. From their union came two daughters, Barbara and Bonnie, and two sons, Jerry and Joe. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A lifelong farmer, Ned farmed the land around the family home. With that he preferred John Deere equipment, and he was proud of his collection of unique John Deere memorabilia. With a strong work ethic, Ned retired from Dean’s Foods after 30 years of service. Talented with technology, he served Dean’s as a lab technician and utility relief. He had also worked at Baker’s Hardware. To relax, he enjoyed watching “The Carol Burnett Show.” Grandpa and Grandma Jane were their grands and the greats number one cheerleaders. They loved to attend their school activities and sporting events. The holidays and special family celebrations brought on spirited games of euchre led by Ned. Grandpa always made available his secret stash of Drumsticks to the grandchildren and the greats, a wonderful way to chill on a hot summer day. As an avid sports fan, Ned watched Notre Dame Football, the Fighting Irish Ladies Basketball and the Purdue Basketball teams. For over four decades, Ned and Jane oversaw exploration and adventure taking place in the great outdoors. They hosted family expeditions by a custom-built wagon, hauling loads of family and friends to their pond for memorable cookouts, bonfires and story time under the starlit skies. Known as Mr. Fix It, Ned could repair almost anything and was always there to help his family, friends and neighbors. He enjoyed woodworking, building custom shelving, display cases and wishing wells for his family. Grandpa Ned was the official family supervisor. For many years, he and Jane attended the Indiana State Fair Draft Horse Show. More recently, he and brother George made the visits to the draft shows. Left to cherish Ned’s memory are his wife, Jane; two daughters, Barbara Overmyer and husband Ned of Rochester and Bonnie Halterman of Indianapolis; son, Joe Halterman and wife Stacy of Rochester; daughter-in-law, Susan Halterman of Tinmath, Colo.; six grandchildren, Josh Overmyer and companion Terra, Lindsey Shafer and husband Matt, Cory Overmyer and wife Jessica, April Rice and husband Kirby, Jillian Williams and husband Ben and Katherine Halterman; 15 great-grandchildren, Conner, Carter, Riley, Addy, Lucy, Jay, Griff, Maggie, Evie, Nolan, Cooper, Paisley, Baker, Carmen and Skylynn; sisterin-law, Marilyn Halterman; two brothers-in-law, Bob Tillman and Tom Tobey; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Ned in death are his parents; son, Jerry Halterman, on Nov. 23, 2020; two sisters, Judy Jones and Sue Tillman; and brother, George Halterman. A celebration of the life of Ned E. Halterman was held at noon Saturday, Nov. 4, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends visited with the family from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home. Interment was in Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 819 E. Ninth St., Rochester, IN 46975. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to Ned’s family at goodfamilyfh.com.

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Larry Dean Smith, 83, Rochester, passed away peacefully at 6:05 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on June 15, 1940, in Rochester, the son of George and Helen (Pickens) Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Irene Miller, AnnaRuth Taylor and Carolyn Abrams; as well LARRY DEAN SMITH as a daughter, Debra Jean. Larry was married to his beloved wife, Carol Hibner, for 64 years. They had six children, Debra Jean, Patricia (Marvin) Funk, Macy, Susan (Steve) Duff, Bourbon, Larry G. Smith, Rochester, Trevor Smith, Rochester, and Lora Johnson-Smith, Rochester; as well as two bonus kids he raised, Destiny Miller-Rice and Crystal Smith. He was blessed with many grandchildren, Gessica (Rick) Absi, Gregory P. Brown, Darrien (Merissa) Duff, Brianna (Bryce) Barrus, Emily (Johnathan) O’Dell, Dustin (Chelsie) Smith, Zach (Taylor) Smith, Destiny Rice, Crystal Smith, Ashlee Smith, Cody Johnson, Justin Jordan and Ryan Johnson Jordan; and 30 great-grandchildren and counting. Larry was a hard-working man. He started Smith Trash Removal in 1968. Before that he delivered newspapers, set up pins at the bowling alley, as well as worked at the foundry. He enjoyed going to auctions, spending time with his family, horseback riding with his precious granddaughter Crystal as well as camping at Yogi. The Smith family will announce a memorial for Larry at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Joyce A. Day

Joyce A. Day, 66, Roann, died unexpectedly surrounded by her family at 9:42 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, in her residence. She was born on Feb. 1, 1957, in Wabash. On May 12, 1979, JOYCE A. DAY in Urbana, she married De Wayne Day; who survives. Additional survivors are one daughter, Detre (Scott) Jones, Denver; one son, William (Katie) Day, Rochester; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Geraldine Friend, North Manchester; and one brother, Gerald Young, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Marie (Becraft) Young; and two brothers, Alfred Young, and Eugene Young. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 28, in Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Kathy Nelson officiating. Interment was held in the Akron Cemetery, Akron. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the American Red Cross.

Leroy E. Stout Jr.

Leroy E. Stout Jr., died on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Lafayette. He was born on Sept. 3, 1967. On Feb. 28, 1997, he married Wanda Stout; who preceded him in death on Oct. 29, LEROY E. 2016. STOUT JR. Additional survivors are three daughters, Ashley Stout, Star City, Alisha (Scott) Cline, Jacksonville, Fla., Briget (Dillion) Hoffman, Royal Center; one son, Adam (Shelby) Stout, Winamac; his parents, Leroy (Margaret) Stout Sr., Star City, and Cindy Kraus, LaPorte; four brothers, Chris (Connie) Stout, Star City, Scott (Jen) Stout, Union Mills, Jeffery (Alicia) Stout, Arizona, and Edward Watts Jr, Florida; two sisters, Orlean (John) Miller, Valparaiso, and Denise (John) Downing, Winamac; and six grandchildren A Celebration of Life Service was held Friday, Nov. 3, in Church of the Heartland, 890 SR 14, Winamac, with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Church of the Heartland.

Harold J. Kleckner Jr.

Harold J. Kleckner Jr. 68, Rochester, died at 1:02 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in his home. He was born on Feb. 20, 1955, in Gary. He is surHAROLD J. vived by three sons, Michael KLECKNER JR. (Cindy) Kleckner, Valparaiso, Kurtis Kleckner, Valparaiso, Steven Kleckner, Valparaiso; eight grandchildren; one brother, Terry Kleckner, Kouts, and one sister, Kathie Cruikshank, Valparaiso. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Barbara (Broshears) Kleckner Sr. A celebration of life took place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in his residence, 7535 E. 600N, Rochester. Arrangements were entrusted to Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

Kathy K. Minix

Kathy K. Minix, 67, Bremen, died at 1:16 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in We Belong Senior Home, Plymouth. She was born on Oct. 26, 1956, in MishaKATHY K. MINIX waka. On Sept. 20, 1980, she married Kelvin Minix; who survives. Additional survivors are one daughter, Kaylie (Jeff) Parry; one son, Matt Minix; three sisters, Kandy (Phil) Schumacher, Cassopolis, Mich., Karen (Mark) Rees, Rochester, and Julie (Kevin) Schmidt, Bremen; three grandchildren; several brother and sistersin-law, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Sally (Battles) Conrad; and mother and father-in-law. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Palmer Funeral Home ~ Bubb Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka. Interment took place in Ferrisville Cemetery, Mishawaka. Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Childrens Hospital, P.O. Box 3356, Indianapolis, IN 462063356.

Rita Sue Manns, 71, Akron, died at 3:11 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, in Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. She was born on Feb. 9, 1952, in Peru. On RITA SUE June 30, 1968, MANNS in Silver Lake, she married Willard Manns; who survives. Additional survivors are a daughter, Joni (Tom) Baumgardner, Noblesville; two sons, Scott (Barbara) Manns, Macy, and Rick (Christine) Manns, Akron; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Schery (Bruce) White, Peru, Mira (Lorenzo) Leon, Akron, Velvet (Dale) Bowser, Akron, Beth Hopkins, N. Manchester; two brothers, Montie (Teresa) Manns, Logansport, and Shan (Darla) Manns, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Thelma (Rogers) Manns, and three siblings, Becky, Mona and Matthew. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 4, in Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Terry Bradford officiating. Interment was held in Akron Cemetery, Akron. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to Riley Children’s Foundation P.O. Box 3356 Indianapolis, IN 46206-3356.

Linda K. Ryan

Linda K. Ryan, 73, Kewanna, formerly of Blue Island, Ill., died at 8:48 a.m. W e d n e s d a y, Oct. 25, 2023, in Life Care Center, Rochester. She was born on May 10, LINDA K. RYAN 1950, in Blue Island, Ill. On Sept. 13, 1986, she married Joseph P. Ryan; who survives. Additional survivors are one son, Michael (Dottie) Demith, Chicago Heights, Ill.; three daughters, Sandy (Robert) Bliss, Darien, IL., Amy Neace, Blue Island, Ill., and Jessica (Jason) Fowler, Kokomo; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Charlet (Harvey) Andersen; brother, Harry F. Andersen; two sisters, Judith L. Loudon and JoAnne B. Costello. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, Nov. 4, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna, with Pastor Chris Kosary officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Linda to the Fulton County Animal Center, 1540 N. Wentzel St., Rochester, IN. 46975

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Christine A. Sewell, 72, Macy, died Oct. 23, 2023. She was born on Aug. 17, 1951. She is survived by two nephews; one niece; and several great-niecCHRISTINE A. es and nephews. SEWELL She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Imogene (Foerg) Hartle; and two brothers, Wesley and Kenneth. There will be no funeral or memorial service. The Good Family Funeral Home have been entrusted with arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at goodfamilyfh. com.

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Perry D. Gentry Perry D. Gentry, 60, of Argos passed away at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov.r 4, 2023. at his residence. On Jan. 18, 1963, Perry Donald was born in Cartlage, Tenn., to Howard and Linda Gambrell Gentry In 1972, Perry made Rochester his home. He felt the love of the community. On Aug. 6, 1988, Perry and Helen Noftsger were married. From their union came three children. They later divorced. Perry and Dawn PERRY D. Warrick were married on July 4, 1992. Their union GENTRY produced four children and they divorced. Perry and Ashley Dille were married on Oct. 8, 2017 and had a daughter together. Perry had a big family including Putt’s Bar & Grill. Over the years Perry was a truck driver, he loved to talk about his trips across the United States. He had travelled to all but two of the states. Fishing at his favorite watering holes was a great way to relax. Playing video games with his kids and grandkids have made many great memories. Recently he started to play GTA with his son Anthony. Perry loved to pick on his family and friends. Left to cherish the memories of Perry are his wife Ashley, eight children, Travis Gentry and wife Kristen of Rochester, Josh Gentry of McKenzie, Tenn., Ashley Gentry of Burgettstown, Pa., Amanda Gentry- Kennedy and husband Taylor of Warsaw, Anthony Gentry of Argos, Arron Gentry of Burgettstown, Pa., Peyton Gentry of Argos, Ellie Langley of Argos, 18 grandchildren; father Howard Gentry and wife Betty of Peru; seven siblings, Vince Klock of Monticello, Tina Brisco of Peru, Melissa Gentry of Peru, Andrea Shufelt of Rochester, Brian Gentry of Peru, Cynthia Gentry of Peru, Rick Grimm of Rochester. Preceding Perry in death is mother, Linda Burgess, son Benjamin A. Gentry Sr. on July 24, 2020, sister Cheryl Swango, brother Harley Klock. A celebration of the life of Perry D. Gentry will be held at a later date. The Good Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at goodfamilyfh.com.

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James B. Sweet, 71, Warsaw, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Warsaw. A private burial will be held in Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.

Darleen Ruth Redlin

Darleen Ruth Redlin, 73, Knox, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Winamac. She was born Wednesday, May 3, 1950, in Winamac. She is survived by; two brothers, Virgil (Beulah) Redlin, Knox, and Gary Redlin, North Judson; two sisters, Bonnie (Gary) Minix, Winamac; one sister, Linda Bailey, North Judson; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Carl Redlin and the late Ruth (St. Peter) Redlin; son, John Redlin; two brothers Dean and Carl Jr. Redlin; one sister Lyla Beauchamp. Interment will be held in the Oak Park Cemetery.

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Geoffrey R. Bailey, 46, of Mentone, died, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 in his residence. He was born on July 22, 1977, in Plymouth. He had been previously married to Kimberly Winter; who survives. Additional survivors are his parents Martin and Amy (Coplen) Bailey; one son, Bryson Bailey, Elkhart; parents Amy (Dannie) Hurd, Warsaw and Martin (Christy) Bailey, Brownsburg; two brothers, Dannie (Mary) W. Hurd, and Chris (Kate) Hurd, North Webster; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and a brother Brandon Hurd. The funeral service will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone. Visitation hours will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday Nov. 11, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made in Geoff’s memory to his son Bryson Bailey to further his college education. Any checks can be made payable to Bryson and will be collected at the funeral home.

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Beverly Jane Smith

Beverly Jane Smith, 85, Logansport, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth. She was born on June 16, 1938, in Kewanna. BEVERLY JANE On June SMITH 27, 1987, in Logansport, she married Garth D. Smith; who preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 2013. She is survived by two sons, Jay W. (Vickie) Stratton, and Michael (Janet) Stratton both of Logansport; one daughter, Loretta Carey, Logansport; two sisters, Diana Smith, Plymouth, and Carol Huebner, San Antonio, Texas; three brothers, Norman (Carla) LaMunion, Edwardsburg, Mich.; Roger LaMunion, Argos, and Dennis (Patricia) LaMunion, Grovertown, six grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Forrest G. and Dolores (Woolington) LaMunion; one stepdaughter, Vicky Coleman, two sisters, Norma Joyce Jennings and Shirley Richardson; and one brother, Richard Earl LaMunion. A celebration of life was held Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Gundrum Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. Aaron Gross officiating. Interment was held in Kewanna Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to her family at gundrumcares.com.

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The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Renae Johnson, Rochester, $154.50; Stephen Bridges, Austin Texas, $175; Audrey Parrett, Peru, $192.50; Wonsehhlea Teah, Atlanta Ga., $175; Stephanie Devires, La Porte, $175; Patricia Grover, Cassopolis Mich., $192.50; Deondra Clark, Indianapolis, $175; Jamie Hiller, Mooresville, $175; Leslye Campos Orantes, Elkhart, $164.50; Christian Fordham, Indianapolis, $175; Daniel Lucas, South Bend, $154.50; Ryan O’Malley, Greenwood, $192.50; Curtis Oke, Mishawaka, $192.50; Jack Young, Mishawaka, $164.50; Larissa Newcomer, Leo, 4164.50; Daniel Hu, South Bend, $154.50; Sherry Overmyer, Culver, $154.50; Leah

Lara, South Bend, $154.50; Andrew Welling, South Bend, $192.50; Sam Wireman, Wheatfield, $164.50 No Valid Driver’s License — Jeffery Stinson, Beech Grove, $164.50; Austin Sarber, Lakeville, $164.50 Open Alcoholic Beverage Container During Operation of a Motor Vehicle — Rebecca Geekie, Bourbonnais Ill., $174.50 Operating with Expired Plates — Emily Moore, Argos, $164.50 Disregarding Stop Sign — Canaan Weatherspoon, Elkhart, $164.50; Joseph Hickerson, Beechnut Conn., $192.50

Marriage Licenses The following couple has applied

for marriage licenses in the office of Fulton County Clerk of the Court:

Martin — Fox Eldon Martin, 25, Hubbardston, Mich., and Annamae Fox, 19, Rochester

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts: Martir — Jennifer Martir, Rochester, and Alejandro Martir, Rochester. With Children. Angeletti — Jennifer Angeletti, Rochester, and Anthony Angeletti, Chicago, Ill. Without Children.

Akron Carnegie Public Library’s Community Scarecrow Contest The scarecrow contest at Akron Carnegie Public Library, Akron ran from Monday, Oct. 23 through Tuesday, October 31. The library had seven entries total. In six and a half days, 176 votes were cast to decide on the favorite scarecrow through two categories, along with the Judge’s Pick and People’s Choice. Scarecrows of a medical professional, Little Bo Peep, a farmer’s wife with her dog and cow, a dirt bike racer, a pretty lady, a cheerleader and a lumber jack were displayed at Akron’s Downtown Park for the community to enjoy. Winners were: Traditional Category: 1st Place — Pike Lumber Company, 2nd Place — Madison Klinger, 3rd Place — Akron Las Donas Club. Honorable Mention — Woodlawn Medical Center Thematic Category: 1st Place — Reads Racing - Levi Klinger, 2nd Place — Earl-Love Funeral Home, 3rd Place — Melea Gearhart Judge’s Pick — Reads Racing - Levi Klinger People’s Choice — Earl-Love Funeral Home Sponsors of the event were: Akron Family Chiropractic, Tom Bauters Accounting, Orville Haney of Home Land & Lakes Realty, Hartzler Funeral Home, Hoffman Body Shop and Franger Gas. A value of $490.00 in prizes were awarded for this event. Those judging the event: Merry Gaerte, Marie Benzing, Mackenzie Niccum, Jack Covington and Jay Cole. Scarecrows were displayed through Friday, Nov. 3.

LOVE THE VIKINGS — Shown is Deanna Love of Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron. The entry placed second in the thematic category at Akron Library’s Community Scarecrow Contest. Photo provided by Julie Canada. STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF MARION SS: IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NUMBER: 49D10-2309-JC-007625, 49D10-2309-JC-007626 IN THE MATTER OF: JTB - DOB 2/25/2016 AWB - DOB 2/4/2017 CHILDREN ALLEGED TO BE CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES AND CHARLES THOMAS BROWN (FATHER) SHAWNA R. BROWN (MOTHER) AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING TO: Shawna R. Brown and Any Unknown Alleged Father Whereabouts unknown NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, as well as Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are also unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the children to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Marion Superior Court, for a(n) Default Hearing on 1/3/2024 at 9:00 a.m. Go to www.webex.com to enter your meeting number and password or use the toll-free number below to join by phone. Please join the hearing five (5) minutes before your hearing is scheduled to begin. You will be admitted to the hearing room once the Court is ready to begin. Meeting number (access code): 2334 233 2841 Meeting password: 49D10MAG1 (49310624 from phones) Join by phone 1-844-992-4726-toll free https://mscourts.webex.com/mscourts/j.php?MTID=mb17304986b8dabcc204 db604c09 c53bf At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor children are children in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing. UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the children; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the children; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the children including child support. YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, adjudication on said petition and termination of your parental rights may be entered against you, in your absence, without further notice. Clerk Lynne Hammer, 28252-49 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 4160 N. Keystone Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46205

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Updates and happenings in and around the area Grace Methodist Church will be collecting filled Operation Christmas Shoeboxes from Nov. 12-19. The hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Sundays, 3-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. For more information contact Mark and Kathy Blackman at (574) 223-1500. —o— Applications for the 2023 Christmas baskets will be taken from 9 a.m. to noon, every Saturday in November, at the Community Resource Center, and 4:306:30 p.m. every Wednesday in

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please contact Director Joyce Jones at (574) 223-6393. —o— The Rochester Lions Club meets at 7:30 p.m., the first Tuesday of each month, in the Lions clubhouse located at 102 Monticello Rd., Rochester. —o— Calling all Euchre players. The Fulton County Community Resource Center and Council on Aging will begin playing euchre. Prizes awarded to high, low, and most loans. Anyone 55 and older is welcome to join the fun. It will begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the card room, and will continue every Tuesday thereafter. Direct any question to (574) 223-6953. —o— The next commissioners meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, in the Commissioner’s Room, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester. You can view the meetings on RTC Channel 4. Meeting information can be found at co.fulton.in.us. —o— Free support program for moms who have lost a child, “Grieving Moms Finding Hope” or any individual dealing with grief, meets at 6 p.m. Mondays, in the Recovery Cafe, 715 Main St., Rochester. —o— Retired and Senior Volunteer Program offers several opportunities to serve in Fulton County for anyone 55 or older. Volunteer and learn a new skill, or utilize your current skills. It’s free and easy to join. Have fun and make new friends at once. Contact Angie King with any questions. (574) 223-3716.

Fulton County Animal Center offers a Foster to Adopt program that lets potential new pet parents “try” a new pet for two weeks to see if the person and pet are a good fit. To get more information, visit fultoncoanimalcenter.org. The center is located at 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester. —o— Grace Church offers free meals open to the public, 5:307 p.m. every Wednesday, 201 W. Seventh St., Rochester. Served by Grace Church, First Baptist Church, First Christian Church, and Mill Creek Church. Leftover food is available to take home. —o— There will be a Q4 Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Elks Lodge, 2506 Country Club Dr. S., Rochester. FCHope is organizing the meeting. Direct any questions to fchope46975@ gmail.com. —o— The next council meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, in the Commissioner’s Room, located at 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester. You can view the meetings on RTC Channel 4. Meeting information can be found at co.fulton.in.us. —o— The Times Theatre will present music by Ike-Rory and the Rhythm Riders, with special guest Matt Miller at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. Free Admission for all Veterans. —o— Akron Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, in Akron Town Hall.

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‘The Art of Tom Hartzell’ retrospective celebrates 50 years An exhibition spanning 50 years of art by Rochester’s Tom Hartzell kicked off with a reception Friday, Nov. 3, at Fulton County Public Library’s Rochester Branch, 320 W. Seventh St. The show will remain on view through Saturday, Nov. 30. Rochester’s Tom Hartzell learned to love art combined with words as a small boy. He would sometimes fake illness to stay

home from school so his mother would read to him from her collection of richly illustrated books. His visual imagination was formed by the great children’s books of the early 20th century: Jean de Brunhoff’s “Babar the Elephant,” Hugh Lofting’s “Dr. Doolittle” and the illustrations of Arthur Rackham, Maxfield Parrish and Norman Rockwell. As a young adult, Hartzell

taught children’s literature at what is now Manchester University. He also spent several years as staff cartoonist for a West Michigan newspaper, where his barbed caricatures frequently ruffled the feathers of local politicians. But mostly Hartzell painted for the love of it, sometimes from life, mostly from his imagination. A lover of classic poetry, he created a series of comic parodies with matching illustrations. He also created a series of illustrations for non-existent books,

featuring anthropomorphic animals in very human situations. Many of his works were created for friends and family, to mark special milestones. Hartzell has a great sense of fun and an eye for beauty. His work is whimsical, yet grounded. It’s conservative in the best sense, rooted in his love for Midwestern domesticity: the country road, the corner store and the well-provisioned dining room table. This retrospective includes watercolor, egg tempera and oil

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Events planned for veterans Veterans Day is an annually observed federal holiday in the United States. November 11, is the day set aside for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Force. It is in honor of the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month that World War I officially ended. Ceremonies will begin at 10

a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Life Care Nursing Home, then proceeding to Hickory Creek at Rochester, and will end at Wynnfield Crossing, all of Rochester. The ceremonies will include: Erica Yates from Roann singing the National Anthem, lowering and raising of the flag ceremony, and Fulton County Honor Guard will

play Call to Colors, followed with a three-volley salute. There are currently 13 Veterans at Wynnfield Crossing, five at Life Care Nursing Home, and two at Hickory Creek at Rochester. According to Ron Beckman, Post Commander at the American Legion Post 36, stated, “Each Veteran will receive a blanket

that has been hand embroidered with the Veterans Of Foreign Wars logo, and the branch in which each Veteran served, stated Beckman. The Veterans that will be recognized on Wednesday: Wynnfield Crossing Fred Wood — Army Bill Emery — Air Force

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Dave Redding — Reserves Ron Guisinger — Reserves Ed Felke — Army (Medic) Ben Severns — Navy (WWII) Phil Carr — Army Fred St. John — Army Phil Cohee — Marines Ivan Gingrich — Reserves Susan Garman — Air Force Skip Kindig — Air Force Bob Caywood — Navy (Sea Bees) Life Care James Cook — Marine, National Guard, and Air Force Edward Hoppenbrouwer — National Guard Gloria Staples — Army Tom Houlihan — Navy Earl Bud Paxton — Navy Hickory Creek at Rochester Rodger Walker — Marines Jeffery Myers — Army Kewanna Union Township Public Library is hosting a “Thanking our Veterans” reception at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the library. All veterans, family members of veterans, those currently serving in the military, Continued on page 9

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Druding worked ‘to save lives’ as Air Force medic By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer When Kevin Druding decided to join the military two years after high school, he knew he didn’t want to be a soldier directly. “I wanted to save lives rather than take lives,” he put it. Druding of Rochester spent 21 years as a medical service specialist with the Air Force and Air Force Reserve. He hails from Arizona, graduating from Mingus Union High School in Cottonwood, Ariz. Druding said he was primed for serving others early, having been a Boy Scout. Upon entering the military, he trained at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Miss., and would spend six years of active duty there. He then switched to the Air Force Reserve and was stationed in places including England, Japan and Hawaii. That time included being “activated for Desert Shield,” he said. “I was discharged under Desert Storm and I received the National Defense ribbon and I also

got an Air Force achievement medal,” Druding said. “We worked right alongside of nurses and doctors,” he said of his medical work. “I started IVs, I gave intramuscular injections. I defibrillated patients. I intubated patients.” “I did everything that an emergency medical technician does, more like an actual paramedic,” he continued. “I worked in a coronary care unit ... and emergency room ... and I was actually taking care of patients that (had) received combat wounds.” Druding said he felt called to join the military. “You feel a calling. It’s something that comes from the inside and from the heart,” he said. Druding moved to Rochester after his wife Vicki passed away two years ago. She had been from Middlebury. “I fell in love with the small town of Rochester, with their ability to put God and country first,” he said. “It touched my soul, and so I transferred my membership to the VFW and American Legion out here.” Druding now serves as second

AIR FORCE VETERAN — Kevin Druding is shown during his time in the Air Force. Photo provided by Kevin Druding. vice commander of American Legion Post 36 in Rochester and is a Fulton County Honor Guard member, helping to recognize veterans at their funerals. “I think we like to do what we do to pay it forward to (those serving right now),” he said.

SERVING ALONGSIDE EACH OTHER — Air Force and Air Force Reserve veteran Kevin Druding, right, is shown with Monica Clennon. They are in American Legion Post 36 of Rochester and the Fulton County Honor Guard together. Photo provided by Kevin Druding.

Events planned Continued from page 8 and anyone else that would like to honor the heroes are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Kewanna Union Township is located at 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. For more information call (574) 653-2011 or email kewanna.lib.in.us. The American Legion will be conducting a ceremony at the Rochester Courthouse at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. Mayor Ted Denton, and Beckman will be speaking, along with Pastor Kurt Nichols, Yates, will perform the National Anthem, and the Fulton County Honor Guard will fire a three gun volley, followed by

Taps. The ceremony will conclude prior to the 11 a.m. courthouse bell chime. “We like to have the ceremony done as the courthouse bell chimes, stated Beckman. Following the courthouse ceremony the VFW Post 1343, Rochester, will be having a chili lunch for veterans and their families. The American Legion Post 36, Rochester, will be serving a turkey dinner from 4-7 p.m. for veterans and their families.

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ebrating from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, Nov. 10, in the high school gymnasium. Guest speakers will include Rudy Yakym, Second District U.S. Congressman, and Mayor Ted Denton. There will be a military flag folding ceremony, a presentation of awards (quilt of Honor) by Shoda Beehler, City Clerk-Treasurer, and performances by the Rochester High School Band and Choir. Akron Elementary The third-grade students will be hosting a Veterans Day program at 1:30 p.m. on Thurs. Nov. 9. They will be performing songs and speaking. A student in fourth and fifth grade will be playing piano and student council members will be speaking. The program will be followed by an ice cream social for the veterans. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School A Veterans Day program will be held by the student council members at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. The community is invited. All student body groups will participate. There will be performances by the band and choir.

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Fulton County Veterans Service Office offers help with VA benefits, more By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Any veterans in Fulton County are welcome to get help with Veterans Affairs benefits and more through the Fulton County Veterans Service Office. Ric Fouts serves as the county’s veterans service officer, with his office on the bottom floor of the Fulton County Courthouse open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. “The biggest thing I do, I think, is I help veterans receive VA benefits,” he said. “That is the major purpose of my job whether it be disabilities, compensation for dis-

abilities or pension, education, whatever the case may be. “After that, then it’s getting them enrolled in VA health care,” he added. The county veterans service office offers free transportation “to VA or VA-authorized facilities,” said Fouts. “If they just give me a call, we can get them set up,” he said. Drivers who take people to appointments include Rick Baber, Nathan Salvagni and Dana Smart. Fouts can also help veterans with education and debt management as well as obtaining hunting and fishing licenses. “If you’re service-connected,

you can get a 10-year hunting and fishing license for (the discounted rate of) $27.50,” he said. Another service he helps with is getting people signed up with the military relief fund. “That is for people who get in a problem financially,” he explained. “It’s up to $2,500 onetime payment for late utilities, rent, fixing the car, whatever the case may be that needs to be done to help them stay employed and stay in a home.” He also can assist wartime veterans and their spouses to get help with entering nursing homes or long-term facilities. Fouts works with Fulton Coun-

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The Guardians Quartet gospel concert set for Nov. 12 A gospel concert with The Guardians Quartet will be presented at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at Riverview Community Church, 2780 SR 110, Tippecanoe. The Guardians have been singing southern gospel music collectively for over 200 years. They have had a Singing News Top 40 single and have recorded 17 CDs. They have sung at a variety of venues across the country, includ-

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Again this year, the Chamber is launching a program to support small business. Check out the Chamber’s Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/ShopSmallINFultonCounty. Throughout the holiday shopping season, the Chamber is encouraging consumers to “Think Small” and earmark at least part of their holiday spending in support of local small businesses. Fulton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jillian Smith shares, “Small business is the backbone of the economy, 64 percent of 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 spent locally, $68 of that stays here.” “By implementing Small Business Season, the Chamber hopes to encourage people to patronize all sorts of small businesses this holiday. In addition to wonderful retail options, there are dining establishments, personal service providers, even local ar-

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The library will have on loan from Doug and Linda Sampsel, the Mastodon bones found on their property in the early 2000’s. Stop by normal business hours throughout the month to learn more about how they were found and the excavation site. Kids will be able to do some excavating at stations set up in the library. W.O.W. Club This after school program geared towards first through fifth graders meets at 4 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. It is a free club and no sign up is required. Miracle Tree Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s Miracle Tree will be up on Monday, Nov. 13, at the library. Names will be available until there are none left.

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Senior Bingo Second Season’s Senior Bingo will begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14. This activity is limited to those 55 years of age and up. Bring a white elephant gift that can be added to the prize table (suggested value $5 or less.) The Tween Scene If you are in grades fifth through eighth, this program is for you. Tween Scene will be meeting at 4 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, starting Wednesday, Nov. 15. This month will feature cooking with the Fulton County Extension Office. Use the sign-up sheets at the information station so the library can plan accordingly. The Chain Gang The Chain Gang will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21. for those who enjoy crocheting, knitting, sewing, or

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Fulton County Chamber Celebrates New Kewanna StoryWalk By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Visitors to Union Township Park in Kewanna now have another outdoor activity to enjoy. The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the new StoryWalk at the park with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, Nov. 2. Portions of the story “Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match” by Monica Brown in English and Spanish are placed at various stations around the park for people to enjoy reading as they walk on a path. It’s the second StoryWalk installed in Fulton County due to a project by former members of the Fulton County Leadership Academy. They included Mindy

Duckett, Andrea Stineback, Cora Alber, Hannah Bahney and Gina Hierlmeier. “StoryWalks are something I’ve been interested in ever since I saw the first one as a library director,” said Stineback, the director of the Fulton County Public Library. “I talked to (now retired FCLA head) Mark Kepler and Jessica Riffle (who’s now the FCLA head), and they thought it was a good idea.” “It turned out Mindy had actually worked on StoryWalks in another county, so it all kind of just fell together,” said Stineback. The first StoryWalk was put along Woodlawn Hospital’s trail in Rochester this summer. Others are to go in at Talma and Leiters Ford. Duckett said some of the feed-

back so far on the Woodlawn StoryWalk was that “it was the neatest project in Fulton County.” She also said people were glad the story was in English and Spanish. Duckett noted the stories at each site will be changed out every so often. The Fulton County Community Foundation paid for the StoryWalks via a grant to the FCPL. Duckett thanked Winamac Coil Spring for putting in holes and installing frames for the StoryWalk stations in Kewanna. Charles Rude, who serves as the director of the KewannaUnion Township Library, added the StoryWalk “will enhance the park for the local kids and (it) promotes literacy ... and physical activity.”

A STORY TO ENJOY — A look at one of the StoryWalk stations. The story currently at the park is “Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match” by Monica Brown. Photo by Leah Sander.

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KEWANNA STORYWALK — The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, Nov. 2, for a StoryWalk at Kewanna’s Union Township Park. The StoryWalk, which has portions of a story at stations around the park, was a project by former members of the Fulton County Leadership Academy Cora Alber, Hannah Bahney, Mindy Duckett, Andrea Stineback and Gina Hierlmeier. Students from Caston School Corp. came to the ribbon-cutting, with also Winamac Coil Spring employees present, who helped install the StoryWalk. At the ribbon-cutting were in front from left Mitchel Martindale, David Martindale, Titan DeMond, Stineback, McKenley Maggart, Karissa Klinfelter and Bishop Lovell. In the back row are from left Winamac Coil Spring’s Dan Jenkinson, Candy Field and Tony Pesaresi, Bahney, Winamac Coil Spring’s Brooke Fox, Duckett, Kewanna-Union Township Library Director Charles Rude and Hierlmeier. Photo by Leah Sander.

UNNECESSARY EXTAS — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the grand opening of Unncessary Extras, located at 723 Main St., Rochester. Shown in front are Owners, Lisa and Brad Fellers. Back from left Todd Zartman, Kendra Chudzynski, TJ Garnder, Lindy Breeden and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jillian Smith. Photo by Lori Carr

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Rochester winter sports update: Girls basketball starts 0-2 Girls basketball Jadyn Field scored eight points, and Rylee Clevenger added seven, but the Rochester girls basketball team suffered a 63-30 loss to host Caston Saturday. Mia Howdeshell, Ella McCarter and Clevenger all hit 3-pointers in the final three minutes of the

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scored a bucket, but Rochester also committed 19 turnovers and made just four of 11 free throws. “I’m not happy giving up 43 points,” Rochester coach Joel Burrus said. “I don’t give a rip if it’s the first game of the season or not. We don’t do that. … With the way we play and the way we’re supposed to close out to shooters, but the first game, it’s just so tough.” Rochester trailed by as many as seven in the fourth quarter but rallied to take a 42-41 lead when junior wing Ella McCarter knocked down a shot in the paint with 2:11 left. Other players in the program include junior post player Audrey Bolinger and freshman wing Brailyn Hunter. Football Seven Rochester football

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