Shopping Guide News of Fulton County - November 16, 2022

For over 130 years, Salvation Army bell ringers have been an integral part of the Christmas tradition and a reminder of the holiday’s significance.

The image of the bundled-up volunteer braving the cold beside a red kettle outside a warm, brightly-lit store on “Black Friday,” may be an oversimplification, but it also neatly symbolizes the cognitive dissonance of Christmas. Particularly in a way that is similar to considering the contrasts between the newborn baby Jesus and the jolly old St. Nick.

This year, Salvation Army bellringers will be collecting donations in four Rochester locations from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, from Friday, Nov. 25, until Saturday, Dec. 24.

Locations are Kroger, Walmart, Smith Farm Store and R.P. Home & Harvest (formerly Big R). And organizers are seeking volunteers to help fill those red kettles.

Over the last century-and-a-

half of Salvation Army’s existence, the bell-ringing tradition has stayed largely the same, explained Pastor Steve Hartman, who this year succeeded Dick Enyeart as coordinator.

“The Bible says we should feed and clothe those that are in need,” he said. And already he has seen for himself the need that exists in Fulton County. “Rochester has its own share of homeless,” said Hartman. “I’ve met many homeless here in town.”

According to Salvation Army’s website, the origin of the red kettle dates back to 1891, when Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee “was distraught because so many poor individuals in San Francisco were going hungry. … During the holiday season, he resolved to provide a free Christmas dinner for the destitute and poverty-stricken.” To meet the need, McFee placed a pot at the Oakland Ferry Landing at the foot of Market Street. Beside the pot, he placed a sign that read, “Keep the Pot Boiling.” The idea soon spread to larger cities on the East Coast and then the rest of the country. Today, Salvation

Army assists more than 4.5 million people during the Christmas and Thanksgiving periods.

“Seventy percent of what goes in the kettles stays right here in town,” said Hartman. These donations also go to help pay rent and utilities bills. “Many people who could be given help are not

getting help.”

Another 20% of donations go disaster relief, while the remaining 10% goes to organization and providing bells, aprons and kettles to volunteers. CharityWatch rates the Salvation Army an “A−” to an “A,” indicating a high level

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Local crafter creates items that are fun and functional

“I love creating things that are fun and functional,” stated Darlena “Dee” Clingler, Rochester. “My artwork is very diverse, from drawing, painting, sewing, crafting pinatas, woodworking and redoing furniture. I started drawing and sewing as a young mother, making my girls Halloween costumes, dresses and drawing them cartoons to color.”

She bartended for many years and began drawing customers on napkins. Many still have her

sketches. “I started doing pencil portraits from photographs as well. I also love to paint trees or horses. I don’t paint very often because I have many other hobbies. Most of my creations are things I sell on the internet via Etsy and Marketplace.”

Clingler made her first pinata in 2006 for her daughter’s birthday. “It was my youngest daughter’s fifth birthday. We had a party for her and her little friends. The parents saw my pinata and wanted me to make one for their children’s birthdays. I made pinatas for

the Halloween party we always threw to celebrate our two older daughters’ birthdays and again the parents loved them. I began taking orders.”

She opened her Etsy store in 2012 and has been selling pinatas ever since. “I have added adult pinatas to my creations. I have one in honor of breast cancer. I do some for bachelor, bachelorette and divorce parties. There’s nothing like smashing a pinata that reminds a person of something unpleasant. There’s an opening where people can stuff candy or other items that come flying out when the pinata is hit.”

Through the years, Clingler has developed patterns for her pinatas and other creations. “Pinatas are time consuming. I start out with basic balloons. Then I make my glue from flour and water. I use a paint brush to glue ripped up newspapers to them and let them dry overnight. Then, I put them together, string them up and decorate them with tissue paper.”

People order their pinatas from her store on Etsy. “I take three-to-four days to create it and ship it out.”

She also does woodworking. “I love working with wood and creating new designs and patterns to cut with my jig or scroll saw.”

Clingler’s friend needed some display cases for his arrowheads. “He has a place in his museum where he displays

them. I created the display cases for him. Now I feature them in my online store.”

Her woodworking projects started with creating useful items for family members and friends. “I made an arbor for my daughter’s wedding. My sister needs an island for her kitchen. That will be another of my projects.”

Clingler loves to redo/restore furniture. People drop off items for her to work on because they know that she loves making something beautiful again. “I recently worked on an antique writing desk. When I stripped

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of financial efficiency and organizational transparency.

While the tradition of the red kettle and bell-ringing has remained largely unchanged, societal and economic changes over the last century — and particularly in recent years with COVID-19 — have adversely affected

Salvation Army’s efforts. Prior to COVID, Salvation Army was able to raise well over $30,000 during its holiday drive. According to Enyeart, those numbers have dropped significantly.

Another change is inflation, a big talking-point in 2022; however, the decreasing spending power of, say, a quarter has long

it down, the mahogany wood was beautiful. I redo tables and chairs, dressers and whatever I can get my hands on. Then I sell them locally or on Marketplace.”

Her husband Ryan decided she needed a studio for all her hobbies. “When we built our new garage in 2014, he added my studio above it.”

Often husband and wife work on projects together. “Ryan is a bus driver and has a block of time between routes.” Those interested in visiting her stores can go to Etsy and check out Ladeedaz or ShadyLayneShop.

been a point of concern for Salvation Army, which has traditionally received coins.

“That has been the mindset with the kettles,” said Enyeart. The hope this year, he added, is for “‘quiet kettles’ … We’d like to see some folding money.”

“Giving is your dues for your space on Earth. … It’s a responsibility to our Maker,” stated Enyeart, who, along with serving as Salvation Army coordinator for 10 years, was instrumental in starting Compassionate Care in Rochester. Being a Salvation Army volunteer, said Enyeart, gave him the “opportunity to be of service.”

To schedule to be a bell ringer, go to registertoring.com. For more information, call (574) 2242151.

Early deadline

The Shopping Guide News will observe an early deadline for the issue of Nov. 23. All news copy, display advertising and classified advertising must be in the Rochester or Milford office by 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. The office of the Shopping Guide News will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Shopping Guide News office will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28.

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

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

Firewood

Good neighbors: I have firewood, already cut up. If interested, call (574) 269-2470.

Desk/filing cabinets

Good neighbors: I have a metal desk, 30-by-60-by-28 inches, with three drawers on the left and two on the right. Also, two filing cabinets, two office chairs with rolls and glass display case, 48-by-22-by-38 inches, with glass shelf. Call (407) 619-8200.

Scrap wood

Good neighbors: Scrap wood, many trim pieces, odds ‘n’ ends, couple boards 12-plus-feet long. Leave message at (817) 688-2986.

Encyclopedias

Good neighbors: We have a set of 1990 encyclopedias we want to get rid of. They are yours for the taking. We are in the New Paris area. Call (574) 248-3541.

China set

Good neighbors: I have a son getting married; the china set would make a perfect gift and I would appreciate taking it off your hands. Call (574) 267-2153.

I was wondering about the china set, how it looks, if I could get a picture of it. Call (574) 3549554.

To the person with the shadow rose pattern china set, I would just love your set. I wanted to buy one when we got married, but was unable to find one. Call (574) 354-0593.

I am interested in the china set. Call (574) 304-9651.

Old postcards

Good neighbors: I would be interested in your postcards, but I would not have any idea about appraising them. Call (574) 267-7908.

Almond Joy cookies

Good neighbors: Here is a recipe for Almond Joy cookies:

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

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1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1 cup lightly toasted sliced almonds

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Beat brown sugar, granulated sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat just until blended. Add vanilla and beat until blended.

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Stir together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder in a large bowl.

Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture and beat on low speed until fully incorporated, about 1 minute. Stir in chocolate chips, coconut and almonds until evenly distributed.

Cover and refrigerate dough 30 minutes or up to one hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Using a 1 1/4-inch cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop cookie dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until lightly golden, 8-10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet on a wire rack 5 minutes; transfer cookies to wire rack and cool completely, about 30 minutes.

New questions

Snow plowing — When the snow comes and stays, I may need someone to plow me out. Located in the Warsaw area. Call (574) 267-7908.

Whiskey barrel cabinets — Does any good neighbor have the contact information for the gentleman who was selling the old whiskey barrel cabinets at the Nappanee Apple Festival? I would like to purchase one. Please reply through this column. — A reader

Privacy fence repair — Is there someone in the area who can repair two broken posts of a wooden privacy fence? Call (574) 538-7182.

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BITUARIES

Joanne L. Mattocks

Homemaker

Joanne L. Mattocks, 68, Rochester, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne.

She was born July 15, 1954, in Orange, Calif., the daughter of Eddie Lee and Josephine (Rivera) Weathers.

Joanne had previously lived in California and Nevada before moving to Rochester to be close to family. She had been a homemaker and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, Diamond Dot, arts and crafts, walking and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Vicki Richardson, Reno, Nev., Mike Weathers, Logansport, Denise Mattocks, Rochester, and Ward Schrecongust, Reno, Nev.; multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents.

No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Elverta F. Moore Seamstress

Local centenarian, Elverta F. Moore, 103 years, 2 months and 17 days, was surrounded by her loving family when she departed this life on Nov. 12, 2022, at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On Aug. 26, 1919, Elverta Francis Stout was born in Monon. She was a treasured daughter of Dale and Emma Stotler Stout. Growing up she shared her childhood with three sisters and a brother. It was with great pride that Elverta graduated from Winamac High School with her class in 1939.

On Aug. 25, 1940, Elverta married John D. Moore in Winamac. They enjoyed 32 years of life’s adventures. From their union came four wonderful children. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of three more generations.

With a strong work ethic, Elverta worked as a seamstress at HartSchaffner-Marx for 27 years. She was a talented homemaker, living independently and managing her home until the past six months. A woman of strong faith, Elverta was a charter member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church. She served her church in a variety of capacities, including teaching Sunday School for many years.

Elverta possessed diverse interests. She was a seasoned traveler visiting Israel twice and many locales across the United States, including California. Elverta expressed herself artistically with oils on canvas. She masterfully completed compositions of landscapes, florals, wintry-scenes and still-life. Gardening both flowers to enhance the landscape of her home to annually planting the vegetable garden to harvest the produce for family use, canning and freezing.

Proud of her legacy, and the opportunity to oversee five generations, Grandma Moore loved getting together with her family for special celebrations and at the holidays.

Left to cherish Elverta’s memory are two daughters, Betty Charlene Ward of Argos and Treva Louise Murphy (Roger) of Plymouth; daughter-inlaw, Alberta L. Moore of Rochester; son-in-law, Jim Vermillion of Plymouth; nine grandchildren, Candra Dorell (Bill), Kimberly Huntsberger, David Shoemaker, Roger Murphy Jr., Charles Murphy (Stevennie), Timothy Paul Moore (Amy), Stephen Andrew Moore (Jessica), Naomi Fruchey (Michael) and Sherry Naggy (Chris); 20 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Welcoming Elverta to heaven are her parents, Dale and Emma Stout; beloved husband, John, of 32 years; daughter, Brenda Joyce Vermillion; son, Gerald Devon Moore; two grandsons, Jimmy Shoemaker and Jonney Fuller; great-grandson, Aaron Fuller; great-granddaughter, Allie Mae Murphy; three sisters, Leora Miller, Lola Anderson and Ruth Oliver; two brothers, Kedrick Stout and an infant brother, Richard Stout; and many other members of her extended family.

A celebration of the life of Elverta F. Moore was held at noon Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1010 W. Ninth St., Rochester. Pastor Thomas Myers officiated. Her family received friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial followed in the Athens-Hoover Cemetery.

Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Hillcrest Baptist Church.

The Good Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to Elverta’s family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Jack J. Summers U.S. Navy Veteran

Jack J. Summers, 74, Rochester, passed away at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at his residence.

On April 16, 1948, Jack was born in Kokomo. He was a treasured son of John Juddson and Loretta M. Shriver Summers. He graduated with the class of 1966 from Rochester High School. Answering the call of patriotism, Jack served with the United States Navy for almost four years and was honorably discharged in 1971.

As a young man, Jack entered the work world at the Beall Tire Shop. Returning from the Navy, he began work for Denton Electric. He completed his career at Sealed Power and the Dana Corporation. Jack was a member of the UAW Local No. 221.

On Sept. 1, 1974, Jack and Janet Kay Abbott were married in the Grace United Methodist Church of Rochester. They have shared 48 years of life’s adventures.

The Elks Golf Course was Jack’s favorite place to spend the day hitting the links. Jack loved watching the Chicago Cubs and will always remember their World Series Championship in 2016.

Left to cherish Jack’s memory are his wife, Janet; sister, Pam Whalin of Elkton, Fla.; two brothers, John “Judd” Summers of Apopka, Fla., and Steve Summers and wife Kay of Rochester; four nieces; two nephews; and brother-in-law, Don Abbott and wife Lois of Rochester. A special thanks to nephews, Brian Abbott and Shane Lehman, and nieces, Rhonda Abbott and Janece Warner, for being caregivers over the last several months. Other nieces and nephews are Julie Lehman, Todd Abbott, Kevin and Julie Abbott, Lanae and Neville Button.

Preceding Jack in death are his mother, Loretta, in 2014; father, John, in 1990; brother, Rick Summers, in 2016; and sister-in-law, Doris Lehman, in 2022.

The family would also like to thank the doctors and nurses at Woodlawn Hospital and the nurses from Kindred Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion.

A celebration of the life of Jack J. Summers was held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends visited with the family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Military honors were conducted by the Fulton County Veteran’s Honor Guard and the U.S. Navy Honors Team.

Memorials may be made to the United Ministries Food Pantry, 625 Pontiac St., Rochester, IN 46975.

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

June Alice Button

June Alice Button, 76, Winamac , died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Franciscan Health Hospital, Lafayette.

Arrangements are pending at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Gary Lee Cole

Gary Lee Cole, 81, Chili, died Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Arlington Health Campus in Indianapolis.

He was born Feb. 7, 1941, in Peru. On March 25, 1967, in Peru, he married Judy Ann Kratzer, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his children, Carrie (Beave) Fuller, Denver, Greg (Anne) Livengood, Akron, Jody (Kenneth) Wooden, Galveston, Lori Cole and Leslie Cole, both of Indianapolis; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Carolyn Oldfather, Allons, Tenn.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Louis R. and Dorothy J. Philabaum Cole, and one grandson.

Graveside services and burial were held Friday, Nov. 11, at Chili Cemetery, Chili.

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

Susan Perle Jankovich

Susan Perle Jankovich, 58, Bourbon, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

She was born Feb. 11, 1964, to Burl Banks and Martha Sue Miller Keel Jr. in Fort Mead, Md. On March 30, 1996, she married Alex Jankovich, who survives.

She also is survived by her daughters, Roxane (James) Windbigler, South Whitley, Belinda (Joseph) Bartlett, Kendallville, Renae (Joe) Hoffman, South Whitley, Tara Iannello, Warsaw, and Courtney (Wesley) Jeffers, Anderson; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her sister, Kathryn (Greg) Bell, Warsaw; brothers, Burl (Caroline) Keel III, Rochester, William (Heather) Keel, Elkhart, and Edward Eitner, Florida.

Visitation was held Saturday, Nov. 12, at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall County Humane Society, 11165 13th Road, Plymouth IN 46563.

Robert R. Knicker

Robert R. Knicker, 47, Rochester, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at home.

He was born May 21, 1975, in Hobart. On Aug. 4, 2020, he married Candace M. Cochran, who survives.

He also is survived by his mother, Frances

“Pudge” Richter, Hobart; his father, Robert “Butch” (Kathy) Knicker, Kewanna; daughter, Jessica Knicker, Crown Point; sisters, Kim (Alex) Mihail, Hobart, Kelly (Tim) Milan, Hammond, and Sandy Hickle, Rochester; brother, Mike VanHam, Kewanna; and nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and friends was held from 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Rans Funeral Homes and Crematory, Metzger Chapel, 123 E. Main St., Kewanna.

Bobby’s guestbook is available online and condolences may be shared with family at ransfuneralhomes.com.

Sally Ann (Snyder) Little

Sally Ann (Snyder) Little, Silver Lake, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, at her residence.

She was born July 14, 1939, in Plymouth.

She is survived by her significant other, Alan Baugher, Silver Lake.

She also is survived by her daughters, Lori (Chalmer) Campbell, Akron, and Lisa (Mark) Nifong, Claypool; son, Dayton Paxton, Silver Lake; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and her sister, Sharon (Sheldon) Campbell, Argos.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter J. and Mary Alice Fear Snyder, and her brother, Darrell Snyder.

Graveside funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 14, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, where burial followed.

Arrangements were entrusted to Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Lula Hall

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“Lulu” Hall

Lounsbery, 97, Granger, formerly of Winamac , died Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

She was born July 6, 1925, in Bass Lake. On Feb. 17, 1945, she married the Rev. Larsene C. Hall, who preceded her in death in 1990. On July 14, 1992, she married George N. Lounsbery, who preceded her in death in 2003.

She is survived by her daughter, Carol L. Greider, Niles, Mich.; a granddaughter; a great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

O BITUARIES

She also was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Leslie and Nora Elizabeth Melvin Bailey; sisters, Edna M. Winters, Leah R. Hunnicutt, Cora F. Clauson Metcalf, Dorothy M. West, Irene A. Reed Sellers and Ester Bailey; and brothers, Samuel L. Bailey, Russell C. Bailey, Howard Bailey, Allen C. Bailey and Harry M. Bailey.

Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. EST Sunday, Nov. 20, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. EST at Frain Mortuary. Burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery (Southlawn Addition), Winamac.

Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Swinging Bridge Project, Wounded Warrior Project, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Beverly Sue Murphy

Beverly Sue Murphy, 82, Warsaw, formerly of Akron, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

She was born Sept. 30, 1940, in Warsaw. On April 22, 1960, she married Paul L. Murphy in Mentone, who preceded her in death in 1988.

She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey P. (Tami) Murphy, Warsaw, Ryan L. (Becky) Murphy, Rochester, and Bryan D. (Tracy) Murphy, Akron; sisters, Shirley (Richard) Wine, Warsaw, and Leota Holloway, Talma; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her son, Troy E. Murphy; her parents, Fred and Lavera Stockberger Horn; and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 14, at the Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake. Burial followed in Silver Creek Cemetery.

Preferred memorials may be given to the Troy Murphy Memorial Fund, c/o Kosciusko Community Foundation, 102 E. Market St., Warsaw IN 46580.

William C. Simoni

William C. Simoni, 81, Griffin, Ga., formerly of Winamac , died Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Pruitt Health Monroe in Forsyth, Ga.

He was born July 14, 1941, in North Judson. On Oct. 23, 1965, in Denham, he married Mary J. Rater, who survives.

He also is survived by his son, Scott W. (Teri) Simoni, Griffin, Ga.; two grandchildren; a stepgrandchild; a great-grandson; his brother, John (Judy) Simoni, Tinley Park, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Geno and Bernice Suckow Simoni; his son, Kurt David Simoni; and his sister,

Louella Simoni.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Burial took place at Denham Cemetery, Denham.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family in care of Mary Simoni.

Online condolences may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Harold Gene Stotler

Harold Gene Stotler, 84, Winamac , formerly of Monterey, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

He was born March 20, 1938.

On Aug. 23, 1993, he married Linda T. Wills, who survives.

He also is survived by his brothers, Kenneth E. Stotler, Monterey, Ronald E. Stotler, Phenix City, Ala., Richard K. (Sharon) Stotler, Crestwood, Ky., and Donald M. (Betty) Stotler, Ellettsville; his sister, Lois I. (Merv) Lemeron, Winamac; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Evert D. And Bertha Rater Stotler, and a brother, Garry S. Stotler.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Burial took place at Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Monterey. The American Legion conducted military graveside services.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project or Gideon’s International or the Monterey Fire Department.

Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Karla Jane Stouffer

Karla Jane Stouffer, 64, rural Roann, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, at her home.

She was born Oct. 5, 1958, in Rochester. On Aug. 4, 1984, she married Alan W. Stouffer, who survives.

She also is survived by her sons, Nathan (Savannah) Stouffer, Wabash, and Ethan (Abby) Stouffer, North Manchester; six grandchildren; her brothers and sister, Kim (Kathleen) Steele, Sun City Center, Fla., and Kerry (Linda) Steele, Kathy Steele, and Kyle (Mindy) Steele, all of Wabash.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond E. and Marcia J. Shoemaker Steele, and her brother, Kevin Steele.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Burial was in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann.

Preferred memorial is to New Life Baptist Church.

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

C OUNTY R EPORT

Court News

Circuit Court

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

Complaints

UHG I LLC v. Chase Musselman, Kewanna, $12,019.54.

Foreclosure

First Federal Savings Bank v. Jeremy J. Presson, Macy, Midland Funding LLC, Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC.

Superior Court

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

Complaints

LVNV Funding LLC v. Shelly Hunter, Kewanna, $936.58.

Capital One NA v. Jonathon P. Stevens, Culver, $4,217.56; Ashley Geller, Rochester, $6,140.41.

Cavalry SPV I LLC v. Mark Huskins, Rochester, $3,009.12.

Foreclosures

The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York successor in interest v. Elaine S. Sutton, Fulton,

State of Indiana Department of Revenue, and Jeffrey J. Sutton, Fulton, $19,507.35.

PNC Bank, National Association v. Sean Kirk McKee, Rochester, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, Indiana Department of Revenue Collection, et al, $88,162.88.

Union Home Mortgage Corp. v. Parker Gage Thompson, Rochester, $54,501.23.

Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were assessed in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Zakary A. Konecny, Valparaiso, $150.50; John J. Kaufman, $150.50; Waleed Azmar, Mishawaka, $171.00; Bre-Anya E. Dowdye Wright, South Bend, $171.00; Mark D. McGillem, Leesburg, $160.50; Matheus C. Santiago, Mishawaka, $171.00; Daniel R. Vesevick, Glen Ellyn, Ill., $171.00; and Ryne E. Hileman, Akron, $150.50.

Speeding and Driving While Suspended — Michaela A. Johnson, Prescott Valley, Ariz., $211.00.

Authorizing or Knowingly Permitting Unlicensed Individual to Drive Motor Vehicle — Maria E. Garcia Jimenez, Akron, $160.50.

Marriage Licenses

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

Ramer-Imhoff

Timothy Ramer, 22, Rochester, and Juliana Z. Imhoff, 19, Rochester.

Dean-Burkett

Jakie Dean, 48, Rochester, and Amy Burkett, 46, Rochester.

Marriage Dissolutions

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

Bruner — Tyler A. Bruner, Rochester, and Corinna Bruner, Rochester. With children.

Rivas — Samantha Rivas, Rochester, and Jose L. Rivas Jr., Kewanna. With children.

Excellent week for grain harvest

The following is from the Indiana Field Office of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service for the week ending Nov. 6.

An abnormally warm week spurred harvest progress. Soil moisture levels increased from the previous week, with 47% of topsoil moisture reported as adequate or surplus.

Rochester experienced a 10-degree departure from normal, with a temperature range of 36 to 75.

Since April 1, Rochester has had 19.65 inches of precipitation

and 3,173 growing degree days.

Statewide, the amount of rainfall varied from 0.01 to 1.19 inches over the week. The statewide average precipitation was 0.66 inches, 0.12 inches below normal.

There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork.

Corn and soybean harvest was in full swing. Corn for grain harvest and soybean harvest progress each continued ahead of their respective five-year averages, with soybean harvest nearing completion.

Housing topic of ‘Policy & Pizza’ event

Join Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition members and partners for a community conversation about housing affordability and stability in northern Indiana.

The talk is scheduled for 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at the Elkhart Public Library, 300 S. Second St., downtown Elkhart.

State Sen. Linda Rogers, District 11, and state Rep. Doug Miller, District 48, will join the

conversation. They are co-chairs of the Indiana General Assembly Housing Task Force.

The event will be part of coalition member Prosperity Indiana’s annual “Policy & Pizza” legislator series and will also feature the release of 2023 priorities for Prosperity Indiana and the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition.

Co-sponsors of the event include Lacasa, as well as members

of the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition, including AARP Indiana and the Ross Foundation.

To learn about registration or for more information, visit prosperityindiana.org and click on “Policy & Pizza: Northern Indiana” under upcoming events.

The Indiana Association for Community Economic Development does business as Prosperity Indiana.

Not a shopper? Head outdoors on Black Friday

If Black Friday shopping doesn’t appeal to you, opt to get outdoors and enjoy Indiana’s natural spaces on Friday, Nov. 25.

Admission will be free that day at all Indiana Department of Natural Resources properties, and you can earn the chance to win nearly everything you need for a picnic from the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation.

The prize package is valued at nearly $360. You can enter by

signing up for the foundation’s e-newsletter. Visit on.in.gov/optoutside and click the “sign up for newsletter” tile. Entries will be accepted through Nov. 26.

For more information about the #OptOutsideIN2022 campaign and to learn how to win other prizes, visit on.in.gov/optoutside.

As the official nonprofit for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation celebrates

Indiana’s natural legacy by raising funds to support the DNR and its programs.

Through land acquisition, outdoor education and outdoor recreation efforts, the foundation supports preserving Indiana’s public lands forever. To learn more about the foundation, visit the website at indiananrf.org.

Tippecanoe church collecting donations for Kentucky flood victims

Grace Outreach Fellowship Church in Tippecanoe is collecting donations to help Kentucky flood victims.

They are asking churches, schools, businesses and individuals to help them fill a semi-trailer to be delivered Dec 1.

The church is collecting Christmas items and gifts, nonperishable food items, trash bags, dog food, laundry soap, toys, diapers, personal hygiene items, furniture, appliances, pots pans, dishes and silverware.

Those interested in donating should contact Teresa Scott at (574) 498-6441 (home) or (574) 498-6672 (cell).

Checks should be sent to Glory of Jesus Christ Church, Pastor Bufford Hall, P.O. Box 593, Carrie, KY 41725.

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Events for kids at Rochester library

The Main Library of the Fulton County Public Library has several upcoming events planned for kids.

Events scheduled in the Teen Oasis include: Craft with Kelsey: Canning Lid Pumpkin at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16; a teen movie at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23; Nutrition 101 at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.

29; and a teen movie at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30.

In the Children’s Department, a kids movie will be shown at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.

In meeting room A, a Story time with Craft will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 22 and 29.

The Main Library is located at 320 W. Seventh St., Rochester.

United Ministries needs to refill coffers

United Ministries of Fulton County has announced that its outreach arm currently is not able to take applications for assistance because of a lack of financial resources.

Residents tap the outreach arm for help with the cost of their rent and house payments, utilities and medicine.

The current lack of resources for outreach assistance will not affect United Ministries’ food pantry or Christmas basket programs, which are already funded. People may still stop by the community building for food and nominate a neighbor for a basket of food by calling United Ministries at (574) 223-4802.

United Ministries of Fulton County is a faith-based group of churches, businesses and individuals who have organized to help Fulton County people in times of need.

Through the food pantry, outreach assistance and Christmas baskets, United Ministries touches the lives of nearly 100 families per month.

“Inflation is hitting so many of us with grocery, utility and housing costs increasing and the need keeps growing,” wrote the Rev. David Smook, president of the board of United Ministries of Fulton County, in the announcement about suspending acceptance of outreach applications.

“We are running low on resources and are having to stop helping our neighbors with housing, utilities and medicine until we receive enough money from the generous givers in the community to continue,” he wrote.

If you would like to help, call United Ministries at (574) 2234802.

Crafts and more at library branches

The two branches of the Fulton County Public Library have several upcoming events for kids.

The Aubbee Branch, located at 7432 Main St., Leiters Ford, is planning Tech Time with Zak from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. On Saturday, Nov. 19, kids can drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 2

p.m. to make a fall forest animal craft. At 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, an adult craft class will be making jingle bell ornaments.

Over at the Fulton Branch, 7420 Liberty Ave., Fulton, story times happen at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, Thursday, Nov. 17, and Wednesday, Nov. 30. Kindra’s Art

Shop is planned at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. Kids can drop in to make a craft anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Mondays, Nov. 21 and 28. A walking class steps off at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22. And Tech Time with Zak will be featured from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 18 and 25.

18 state parks close for deer hunts

Select Indiana state parks are closing for a few days to allow for controlled deer management hunts.

An upcoming closure will be Nov. 28-29. An earlier closure was

Nov. 14-15.

The state parks involved include Brown County, Cave River Valley Natural Area at Spring Mill, Chain O’Lakes, Charlestown, Fort Harrison, Harmonie, Lincoln,

McCormick’s Creek, Ouabache, Pokagon, Potato Creek, Prophetstown, Shades, Shakamak, Summit Lake, Tippecanoe River, Trine State Recreation Area and Whitewater Memorial.

Run, Wolf

Editor’s Note: Area resident

Russ Davidson recently submitted a new poem to share with readers.

Running with the wolves when the moon is bright, Can you imagine what that would be like?

Would I be the leader of the pack?

I think I would!

My eyes see danger ahead, Can I make it to cover in time?

The heavy snow is making it hard to get away.

I see the enemy ahead, it is man.

The shot from his rifle could be my end!

“Wake up honey, it’s time to get ready for work!”

Distinguished Young Women Showcase takes place Nov. 19, 20

Distinguished Young Women of Fulton and Cass Counties, Class of 2023, will be holding showcases at Caston High School the weekend of Nov. 19, 20. The winner of each program will go to the DYW of Indiana competition in February.

The Cass County showcase is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Participants will be Gracie Kitchell, Logansport High School; Abbagail Coffing, Caston High School; Ilene Alpha, Pioneer High School; Savannah Bowser, Lewis Cass High School; Shivani Gutierrez, Pio-

neer High School; Luna Tafolla, Logansport High School; Grace Alpha, Pioneer High School.

The Fulton County and Winamac showcase is at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. Participants will be Madison Campbell, Caston High School; Delaney Lowry, Caston High School; Shaylin Wilcox, Tippecanoe Valley High School; Alivia Paul, Caston High School; Grace Wenzler, Winamac High School.

Enter Caston High School at the south gym lobby doors. Admission is free due to support of sponsors. Each event will

be livestreamed by Rochester Telephone Company. For Cass County go to https://team1sports.com/RTCtv4/?B=456180. For Fulton County go to https://team1sports.com/ RTCtv4/?B=456186

The following resources are also available:

Informational video — youtu. be/vEacWT5N-xY

Fulton County — fulton. in.distinguishedyw.org/ Cass County — cass. in.distinguishedyw.org/ Winamac — winamac. in.distinguishedyw.org/

Grace Outreach collecting donations for flood victims

Grace Outreach Fellowship Church, 3078 Center St.,Tippecanoe, is collecting donations to help Kentucky flood victims and is asking churches, schools, businesses and individuals to help fill a semitrailer, which will be delivered Dec. 1.

“They lost everything in the July floods and are not getting much help at all,” said organizer Teresa Scott. “They lost their homes, vehicles, businesses, churches and still have those payments. … They need everything to start over.”

Suggested items include

Christmas items/gifts, nonperishable food items, trash bags, dog food, laundry soap, toys, diapers, personal hygiene items, furniture, appliances, pots and pans, dishes, silverware and more. “Pretty much anything and everything,” said Scott.

“If you can help out, let us know. Thanks you and God bless.”

Checks go directly to Glory of Jesus Christ Church, Pastor Bufford Hall, P.O. Box 593, Carrie KY, 41725.

For more information, call Teresa Scott at (574) 498-6441 or (574) 498-6672.

Nominations are open for 2023 Impact Awards

Work and Learn Indiana is celebrating internship excellence at the first-ever Work-Based Learning IMPACT Summit, featuring the 17th Annual IMPACT Awards. The Summit is a convening of best practices and sharing of ideas towards growth and partnership within workforce and education, and will take place in February 2023.

Nominations are now open in the following categories:

Intern of the Year: Recognizes an intern that made a positive impact in their role, showed growth in leadership skills and always expressed professionalism in the workplace. There are three categories: college, high school and adult learner.

Career Development Professional of the Year: Celebrates assistance to students with internship opportunities, communication with students/employers and coaching students on internship professionalism and career development. The category is divided into high school and college categories.

Employer of the Year: Honors an innovative approach to an internship program, formation of meaningful project work and providing student(s) with professional mentoring and networking opportuni-

ties. Employers are permitted to nominate themselves.

Intern Supervisor of the Year: Recognizes a specific individual at a company who provided their intern(s) with excellent opportunities, outstanding leadership, professionalism and mentorship. This is for an individual going above and beyond the standard work expectations as a supervisor, providing interns with a variety of opportunities and possessing unique qualities that set them apart.

Nominations are due by Friday, November 18. For more information go to workandlearnindiana. com/impact-awards

FCAC Silent Auction kicks off Nov. 17

Bidding for Fulton County Animal Center’s Thanksgiving Silent Auction starts at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov 17. Local businesses supporting this event include: The Dam Landing, Dilly’s Restaurant and Bar, Sun On The Run, Tweedlee D’s, Nubiano’s Pizza, Flirt Boutique, Jarrety’s Place, First Federal Savings Bank, The Native Nook, Roots Yoga Project, Green Oak Antiques and more.

Tune in to facebook.com/FultonCountyAnimalCenterIndiana for the main event.

Updates and happenings in the area

Meet the artist. The Native Nook art gallery, 616 Main St., Rochester, is hosting a meet and greet with artist Tina Pare from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. This is an opportunity from Pare, an artist from Culver who is a member of the gallery, to view her abstract paintings and discuss them with her. Refreshments will be served.

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A coat to keep you warm. A Coat Giveaway will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Church of Christ, 120 E. Fifth St., Rochester. Children’s and adult coats will be available while supplies last. Limit one per person.

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Time to start that Christmas shopping. If you’re looking for gift ideas, check out two upcoming events at the Fulton County Museum.

A craft show featuring a variety of crafts will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. A toy show is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, featuring new and old farm toys, Nascar and Matchbox. Food will be available.

The museum is located four miles north of Rochester at US 31 and CR 375N. For more information, call (574) 223-4436.

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Help kids put on new shoes. The Rochester Rotary Club is selling fruit again this year to raise money to support its “Shoes for Students” project. The club provides shoes for students in need in Fulton County, regardless of which school they attend. Rotarians say this year they are seeing an even greater need than before. Orders can be placed until Nov. 21, and fruit orders will be delivered the week of Dec. 12. For more information or to place an order, contact Curt Haussmann at (574) 835-2356 or chausman@rtcol.com.

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“Twelve” and “Christmas” just seem to go together. The annual Twelve Mile Country Christmas Craft Show will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Twelve Mile Com-

munity Building, 7913 SR 16, Twelve Mile.

Artisan, handmade crafts will be for sale if you want to check off gifts on your holiday list. Food will be available at the Firehouse Cafe.

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A winter home. People in Newcastle or Henry townships in Fulton County who usually go to Mary and Jerry’s Helping Hands Food Pantry may go to United We Stand Ministries Food Pantry during the winter months while Helping Hands is closed.

The United We Stand pantry is located in Akron behind the grocery store on SR 19N. The building is well marked and has a sign on it. Hours are from 2-4 p.m. Thursdays. Park in front of the building or you may use the Akron United Methodist Church parking lot. This is a walkthrough pantry.

Also, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, the Mobile Food Pantry

Truck will be at the Akron Community Center parking lot on SR 14 in Akron. This is a drivethrough event, and the United We Stand Ministries volunteers will be placing items in your vehicle. You may want to bring a box or an empty container.

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Eat a good breakfast, then buy a pie. The annual breakfast and pie auction of St. Joseph Catholic Church will be held Sunday, Nov. 20, in the parish hall, 1310 Main St., Rochester. Breakfast will be served by the Knights of Columbus from 8:30-10:30 a.m. for free-will donations. The pie auction will begin at 10:30. Proceeds will support the sister parish medical clinic in Mariani, Haiti. All are invited to attend. —o—

Box of necessities. Operation Christmas Child needs shoeboxes filled with toiletry items and other small items a child would use (maybe a little toy they could play with, too) dropped off

at Grace Methodist Church, 201 W. Seventh St., Rochester. Dropoff times will be 3-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to noon Sun-

day the week of Nov. 13-20. If you have any questions or need supplies, call Mark and Kathy Blackman at (574) 2231500.

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

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

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

Gail Karas @ 574-835-2992

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

Wheels On Fire gives $71K to local Cancer Care Funds

Funds helping cancer patients got a $71,000 boost this week from one local organization.

On Sunday, Nov. 13, the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church’s Wheels on Fire-Cancer Crusaders presented two $35,500 checks to the Kosciusko and Fulton County cancer care funds. Both help those battling the disease in those counties with payment for medications, utilities and other financial needs.

Wheels on Fire actually raised $78,360.93 this year through various events, with the remaining amount over $71,000 going to pay the organization’s expenses. It’s the most the Wheels has raised since its inception “by better than $10,000,” said its President Bill Leininger.

He said he cannot pinpoint one single reason for the jump in fundraising.

“We had a lot of donations come in from people we don’t know who they were, memorials, just donations,” he said. “I think that people are learning what we’re doing, the word’s got out what our money goes for and (people) are just very generous.”

He noted Wheels’ main event, Smash Out Cancer, held in August “was bigger than (it’s) ever been,” including having more pies for the pie auction.

“We sold $2,000 in pies,” he said.

Leininger also said the group

got around $26,000 in donations this year in honor of people who have passed away.

Along with Smash Out Cancer held in Akron, the group partnered with the Mentone fire department and Echoes of the Past antique farm equipment club of Kosciusko County for fundraisers. The Fulton County Gun Club also had its “Clays for Cancer,” which Leininger said is a “$5,000, $6,000” fundraiser for Wheels.

Next year, Wheels is to raise money during the Mentone Egg Festival and the Warsaw Parks

and Recreation Department’s country concert at Center Lake Pavilion.

Leininger said the group’s already gotten a jump-start on next year’s fundraising.

“Today, I turned in several thousand dollars worth of donations,” he said, mentioning they would go for next year as Wheels cuts off its donations considered for each current year in October.

Regarding a goal for 2023 fundraising, Leininger said it was “one cent more than we did this year,” or just trying to do

better than previously.

He also shared how the group’s continuing on following the death of Lori Miller. Miller, one of the founders of Wheels and its longtime president, passed away unexpectedly in April.

There are “big shoes to fill,” said Leininger who took over as president following her death.

“When I was asked to head up the group, I was really hesitant because I didn’t think I could live up to Lori’s compassion and love for this group, but I think it’s through her that I’ve been

able to do what I’ve been doing.”

“She loved this group so much and put so much energy into this group. I wasn’t about to let it die because we lost her,” he said.

Leininger praised Wheels’ members for being flexible and getting done what needs to be.

He added Wheels is “overwhelmed” by the amount they’ve been able to raise and the community support.

“It’s not just this little white church on the side of the road,” he said. “The community wants to be involved with what we do.”

Initiatives target rural mental health

To observe National Rural Health Day on Nov. 17, Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the Indiana Rural Health Association launched three new mental health initiatives geared toward farmers and those in the agricultural community.

Called “Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives,” the initiatives include community workshops, virtual suicide prevention training and one-hour sessions for agribusiness covering mental health stigmas and the resources available to help those in need.

Each event is free of charge.

The state agriculture department will be working with the Rural Health Association to help those who live and work in agriculture to become more comfortable speaking about mental health care options by holding free, regional community workshops across Indiana. Mental health stigmas, recognizing signs of mental health distress and the resources available to help those in need will be discussed.

Community workshops and online suicide prevention trainings are open to anyone wanting to

learn more about mental health in agriculture, including farmers, farming families, agribusinesses, loan officers, religious leaders, rural health care workers and others.

The Rural Health Association has scheduled regional community workshops from 8-11 a.m. on three upcoming dates: Dec. 7 at Ivy Tech, Logansport; Jan. 18 at the Community Foundation, Seymour; and Feb. 15 at the Firemen’s Building, Warsaw.

Three virtual suicide prevention trainings titled “Question, Persuade, Refer” are set to take place online next year on Jan. 4, Feb. 8 and March 1. Space may be limited. To learn more, visit indianaruralhealth.org, click on Events and drag down to Virtual Events.

One-hour sessions for agribusiness are educational events where an agribusiness or organization can host the Rural Health Association to present to staff, board members or residents information about mental health services and stigmas in agriculture surrounding mental health. These sessions can stand alone or be held in conjunction with another meeting already scheduled. To schedule a one-hour training for your employees, board members or others, send an email to Kathy Walker at kwalker@indianarha.org.

Last year, the state agriculture department received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture’s Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Program. A portion of the funding was provided to the Indiana Rural Health Association to combat mental health stigmas and connect individuals to resources.

To learn more, see additional training opportunities or to register, visit indianaruralhealth.org.

Second phase begins for solar farm

Gov. Eric Holcomb and Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers last Thursday joined Israeli officials and executives of Doral Renewables LLC, a leading U.S.based developer of renewable energy projects backed by Israeli and U.S. investors to celebrate the launch of the second phase of the company’s three-phase, 13,000-acre solar farm project, Mammoth Solar, in northwestern Indiana.

The second phase, named Mammoth South, will transform 3,500 acres in Pulaski County, generating renewable power for the surrounding area and advancing the state’s clean energy transition.

“Today is another great day for the region and for Indiana as we progress toward developing the largest solar farm project in the country,” said Holcomb. “Clean energy projects like Mammoth

P UBLIC A UCTIONS

Live Public Auction

5 p.m., eastern time, Monday, Nov. 21, at Ted’s Auction Center, 11536 4A Road, Plymouth. Tables of glassware and smalls, furniture, tools, lawn and garden and more. View over 200 pictures at gotoauction.com ID no. 6381. (574) 936-7253.

Black Friday Auction

10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25. 1582 W. SR 114, North Manchester. Accepting consignments of construction and farm equipment, contractor and machinist tools, vintage advertising, trucks and trailers, tractors. bidmetzger.com.

Olson Online Hibid Auction

Auction opens Nov. 25, closes Nov. 30. Auction preview: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. For catalog, registration,

bidding and terms go to olsonauctions.hibid.com. Tractors, backhoe, dump truck, equipment, vehicles, trailers, mowers, industrial machines, tools, miscellaneous, antiques and household. For more information call Nate, (574) 242-1262.

Public Auction

10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. 16492 Lincoln Highway, Plymouth. Take Lincoln Highway west of Plymouth approximately 3 miles at the junction of old and new US 30. Antiques and collectibles, kit car, equipment, tools, shelving and miscellaneous. For photos go to oakcrestauctions.com.

Hibid Online Only Auction

Auction opens Dec. 2, ends Dec. 8 at olsonauctions.hibid.com. Consignments taken 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat-

Solar will be critical to our energy source portfolio and to powering leading industries like agbiosciences and the advanced manufacturing as we seek to grow and attract them both. We’ll do this as we simultaneously work to increase the quality of life and place in our neighborhoods and communities for years to come.”

In October 2021, Doral Renewables announced plans to establish Mammoth Solar across

13,000 acres in Starke and Pulaski counties, investing $1.5 billion to bring 1.3 gigawatts of clean energy to the region and beyond.

The company is developing the solar farm in three phases: Mammoth North, which is already under construction and is expected to be operational by the end of 2023; Mammoth South, which was launched in November; and Mammoth Central, which is in the early stages of development.

Once complete, Mammoth So-

lar will be the largest solar energy project in the country.

“Solar farming is part of a wave of jobs and prosperity sweeping through rural America and every resident of the county will benefit,” said Nick Cohen, president and CEO of Doral Renewables. “It will deliver $40 million to Pulaski County over 20 years. Property taxes will be reduced for landowners at a time when other counties are raising taxes. Mammoth in Continued on page 15

urday, Nov. 26, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, to Thursday, 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 onsite. Personal property online only hibid auction. Bidding opens Nov. 23 and ends Dec. 1 at olsonauctions.hibid.com. Preview property from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. 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, (574) 595-5164.

LIVE PUBLIC AUCTION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST

TED’S AUCTION CENTER, 11536 4A RD., PLYMOUTH, IN 46563

Auction Starts At 5

P.M. (Eastern Time)

Doors Open @ 4 P.M.

SOUTH OF LAPAZ OR NORTH OF PLYMOUTH ON OLD U.S. 31 (MICHIGAN RD.)TURN EAST AT TRI-WAY THEATRE, FOLLOW 4A TO AUCTION, OR OFF THE 31 BY-PASS EXIT 233 (LAPAZ EXIT) ONTO U.S. 6 EAST ¼ MILE TO LILAC RD., TURN SOUTH & FOLLOW SIGNS TO AUCTION . . . PLENTY OF PARKING.

TABLES FULL OF GLASSWARE & SMALLS . . . 16 PCS. FENTON, OVER 40 PRECIOUS MOMENTS INCL. NOAHS ARK IN BOXES, 90 PC. SET WEDGEWOOD ROYAL BLUE DINNERWARE, LONGABERGER BASKETS, BLO-MOLD SANTA MICKEY MOUSE & PUMPKIN MAN, LOTS OF C-MAS FIGURINES, FISHER PRICE LITTLE PEOPLE MANGER SET IN BOX, LOTS OF KIDS C-MAS COLORING BOOKS, PORCELAIN CREAM PAIL, NICE OLD WOOD CRISPO CRACKER CRATE, 2-1964 WORLDS FAIR GLASSES, SEYFERTS PRETZEL JAR, SEVERAL COLLECTORS REFERENCE BOOKS, OLD WOOD KIDS BLOCKS, LAMPS, PICTURES-PRINTS-MIRROR, VAC, TABLES WILL BE FULL.

FURNITURE . . . DRESSERS, 2-TELL CITY MAPLE CHINA HUTCHES, OAK LIGHTED CORNER CURIO CABINET W/GLASS SHELVES, GLASS TOP FOYER TABLE, OLD TRUNK, ASST. CHAIRS, POLY VINYL & FOLDING LAWN CHAIRS, END TABLES, OLD CAST IRON BASE PIANO STOOL, OLD PAINTED BUFFET, FOLDING GAME TABLE, WALKER W/SEAT, OLD PAINTED WOOD BABY BED, WOOD IRONING BOARD, OLD WHITE DROP LEAF LAUNDRY TABLE, NEW MICROWAVE IN BOX, MORE.

JD 630, s/n 6303165, gas, NF, PS, 3 pt, fenders; JD 530, s/n 5308704, gas, NF, PS, 3 pt, spin-out wheels; JD 50, s/n 5027385, NF, PS; Case 830, gas, WF, PS, Eagle hitch, repaint; Farmall F30, Ford flat head V8 gas, Rockford PTO w/HD clutch; Ford 4000 diesel

GUY STUFF . . . CRAFTSMAN SELF PROP. LAWN MOWER W/BAG, OLDER PARKER LAWN SWEEPER, 2-SMALLER RUBBERMAID STORAGE CABINETS, VERY NICE LADIES 18 SPEED HUFFY BIKE & MANS 21 SPEED SHIMANO BIKE, 3- POLY VINYL SHELF UNITS, GAS CANS, WHEELBARROW, PUSH REEL MOWER, GRILL, SHOP VAC, YARD TOOLS, ALUM. EXT. LADDER, 4-WOOD STEP LADDERS, ELEC. PRESSURE WASHER, OLD SLED, OLD ELKHART BRASS FIRE EXT., OLD LAWN DARTS IN BOX, POLY VINYL SAW HORSES, 4-OLD GREEN PORCELAIN SHOP LIGHT COVERS, **SET OF 5 TRACTOR 1oz. .999 SILVER ROUNDS, OLD GUERNSEY DAIRY GLASS PAPER WEIGHT, LIKE NEW CRAFTSMAN 1/2” AIR IMPACT IN BOX, OTHER ELEC. TOOLS, CAMP STOVE, TARPS, FOLDING CAMP CHAIRS, ELEC. LEAF BLOWER, **OLD GREEN PORCELAIN DBL. SIDED STREET SIGN W/SAIL BOAT, 9-EDISON CYLINDER RECORDS IN BOXES, ERIE BENCH VISE, OLD CAST IRON HAND CRANK SPICE/CORN/ COFFEE GRINDER, 2- CROSS CUT SAWS, SET SNOW SKIS W/ BOOTS, 2-WOOD PEPSI CRATES, SMALL FLOOR SAFE W/ COMBO, OVER 170’LONG1” HEMP? ROPE, HOMELITE GAS WEED WACKER, DAISY BB GUN, STARTERS PISTOL,

lg variety of brass candelabras & candle sticks; chicken dishes & collectibles; Maytag HD elec. dryer; Schwinn 270 exercise bike; bar stools; desks; horizontal file cabi- nets; lamps; Xbox 360 w/games; small kitchen appliances; Christmas décor; books; dolls; more.

backhoe; 1980 Ford F700 9’ SA dump truck, 370 V8 gas, 5+2 spd, air brakes; 12’ pull box blade; 5’ lawn roller; Case circle wts; Woods C80 3 pt mower (needs gear box).

TRACTORS - BACKHOE - DUMP TRUCK - EQUIPMENT

Chicago Mdl 265 5’ 16 ga. shear; Pexto Mdl U272 14 ga. shear; Ficep Mdl ST/SUPER 13 Ironworker; homemade hydraulic shear; Central Machinery 7” Mdl T-34272 band saw; A frame hoist; Knipco 140K BTU heater; Lincoln 225 welder; Water Wheeler paddle boat; industrial fan; plastic Pro Tuff box; Holland grill; fire pit; misc.

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Pulaski will contribute approximately $400 million in payroll to the local area workforce.”

Mammoth South, which will

be a ground-mounted single axis PV system across 3,500 acres in Pulaski County, will produce 300 megawatts of clean energy, generating renewable power for thou-

Community Health Fair on Dec. 1

Woodlawn Hospital is holding a Community Health Fair from 9-11:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Fulton County Community Center, 625 Pontiac St., Rochester.

Attendees may receive free

health screenings and information, including blood pressure, glucose, oxygen saturation, strength testing and much more.

For more information call (574) 224-1170.

Indiana farmland values continue to rise

The latest data from the Seventh Federal Reserve District in Chicago, Ill., shows that the value of good quality Indiana farmland continues to skyrocket, climbing 29% year over year. It is the highest increase throughout the Chicago Fed’s Midwest region, which includes all or part of Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin.

Indiana’s values also increased 8%, compared to last quarter.

Districtwide, farmland values

climbed 20% in the third quarter of 2022 from a year ago, and up 4% compared to the second quarter of 2022.

The data is based on interviews with approximately 160 bankers throughout the fivestate region that serve a farming clientele.

The Chicago Fed says 25% of the bankers surveyed expect district farmland values will go up again in the fourth quarter of this year, 7% expect them to go down and about two-thirds of the respondents say prices will remain stable.

sands of households in northwest Indiana and the greater Midwest region and providing opportunities for nearby companies to meet renewable targets. Mammoth South is expected to be operational by 2024.

Mammoth Solar is advancing the region’s transition to green energy, supporting Indiana’s latest ranking as No. 4 in the United States for the development of clean energy. In addition to providing renewable energy, Mammoth Solar is projected to remove

40,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions and conserve 1 billion gallons of irrigation well water annually.

As part of the company’s efforts to support the local ecosystem, Doral Renewables is potentially seeking to implement agrivoltaic practices that would allow landowners to grow crops between the solar panels and establish a sheep grazing area.

Based on the company’s job creation plans, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. committed an

investment in Doral Renewables LLC of up to $300,000 in the form of incentive-based tax credits.

Additionally, the IEDC committed to an investment of up to $1,225,000 through the Industrial Development Grant Fund to support infrastructure needs surrounding the development in Starke and Pulaski counties.

These tax credits are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim incentives once Hoosiers are hired and trained.

Caston Class of 2023 Cook Book for sale

The Seniors of 2023 and the Caston Jr/Sr High School Staff have put together a cookbook with all their favorite recipes. The cookbook is 53 pages, which includes a wide variety of main dishes, side dishes, appetizers, dips, beverages, soups, salads, breads, rolls, cookies, candies

and desserts. The cost is $10 each and proceeds help fund the senior trip to Nashville, Tenn. in March 2023.

The books have been printed and are available for sale at this time, though supplies are limited. If you are interested in purchasing a cookbook, go to the

following link to fill out a form and arrange a time to pick up a book or get it delivered: forms. gle/FP9ovcTMA6tPU3tE7

All payments must be cash or check.

For more information, go to facebook.com/profile. php?id=100063562570881

Craft Show and Toy Show at Fulton Historical Society Nov. 19-20

Fulton County Historical Society Museum is hosting two events the weekend of Nov. 19-20 for those looking to do some Christmas shopping.

The Craft Show is from 9 a.m.

to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, with a variety of crafts available.

The Toy Show is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. The show includes farm toys new and old, NASCAR and Matchbox.

Food and refreshment is available.

Fulton County Museum is located 4 miles north of Rochester at US 31 and CR 375N.

For more information call (574) 223-4436.

Let’s study the Bible

Chosen by God (Read Colossians 3:1-14)

“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;” (Colossians 3:12)

First, God chose them (Colossians 3:12a). The word elect means “chosen of God.”

God’s words to Israel through Moses help us to understand the meaning of salvation by grace: “The Lord did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all people. But because the Lord loved you … hath the Lord brought you out (of Egypt) with a mighty hand” (Deuteronomy 7:7-8).

This miracle of divine election did not depend on anything we are or we have done; for God chose us in Christ “before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4). If God saved a sinner on the basis of merit or works, nobody would be saved. It is all done through God’s grace that it might all bring glory to God.

Of course, election is a “sacred secret” that belongs to God’s children. It is not a doctrine we believers explain to the unsaved. “The Lord knows them that are his” (2 Timothy 2:19), so we must leave the working out of his eternal purposes with him. Our task is to share the good news of the Gospel

with a lost world.

Second, God set them apart (Colossians 3:12). That is the meaning of the word holy. Because we have trusted Christ, we have been set apart from the world unto the Lord. We are not our own; we belong completely to him (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Just as the marriage ceremony sets apart a man and a woman for each other exclusively, so salvation sets the believer apart exclusively for Jesus Christ. Would it not be a horrible thing, at the end of a wedding, to see the groom run off with the maid of honor? It is just as horrible to contemplate the Christian living for the world and the flesh.

Third, God forgave them (Colossians 3:13-14). “Having forgiven you all trespasses” (Colossians 2:13). God’s forgiveness

is complete and final; it is not conditional or partial. How is the holy God able to forgive us guilty sinners? Because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. God has forgiven us “for Christ’s sake” (Ephesians 4:32), and not for our own sake.

Chosen by God, set apart for God, loved by God, and forgiven by God. They all add up to grace. Now, because of these gracious blessings, the Christian has some solemn responsibilities before God. He must put on the beautiful graces of the Christian life. Remember, anyone who sincerely asks Jesus for forgiveness will become a child of God (John 3:16).

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

New books at Akron library

Readers can find several new books to peruse at the Akron Carnegie Public Library this November. The library is located at 205 E. Rochester St., Akron.

New titles include “Heart Bones” by Colleen Hoover; “The Housekeeper” by Joy Fielding; “Sunburst” by Susan May War-

ren; “Dreamland” by Nicholas Sparks; “Harvest Moon” by Denise Hunter; “Blowback” by James Patterson; “Fairy Tale” by Stephen King; “Regretting You” by Colleen Hoover; “Treasure State” by C.J. Box; and “Clive Cussler’s Dark Vector” by Graham Brown.

Events at Rochester library

The Main Library of the Fulton County Public Library has several upcoming events planned for adults.

The In Stitches: Knitting/Crocheting group will gather from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Indiana Room on Wednesdays, Nov. 16, 23 and 30.

Tech Time with Zak starts at

noon in the PC Office on Thursday, Nov. 17, Tuesday, Nov. 22, and Tuesday, Nov. 29.

The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in meeting rooms A and B.

The Main Library is located at 320 W. Seventh St., Rochester.