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Now through Tuesday, Nov. 28, any funds donated for the parks’ endowment fund through the Fulton County Community Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000 via the generosity of RapidView of Rochester. People may give by calling (574) 223-2227 or visiting nicf. org and clicking on the “Giving Tuesday” link under “Fulton County.”

Fulton County Parks and Recreation Board President Bill Walsh said RapidView upped the ante this year by agreeing to match more funds as it

only matched up to $5,000 last year.

The fund is meant for maintenance of all of the four county parks. Those consist of: Prairie Edge Nature Park, CR 1350 W. Third St., Rochester; Germany Bridge County Park, 4213 N. 375W, Rochester; Aubbeenaubbee Landing, 7806 W. Olson Road, Rochester; and Richland Restoration Nature Park, 478 E. CR 450N, Rochester.

The latter includes the county’s fairly new Bark Park for dogs. Other amenities at the parks include walking trails, access for boating and fishing and picnic space.

Walsh noted Tippecanoe River access at several of the parks is particularly important.

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orning Dew Let’s Study The Bible M Deer Processing

when Christians can have before him in worship and let him Have Thanksgiving derful convictions and yet be easy to get search our hearts and minds. & Taxidermy along with! If we keep in mind Next comes supplication, which in your heart Over 30 Years’ Experience that the Lord is with us in every means the earnest, sincere desire (Read Philippians 4:120) “Be anxious for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksBy REV. RON giving let PURKEY your requests be made known unto God.” (Philippians 4:6) Worry, worry, worry! How many Christians lose their joy and peace because of worry! In this chapter, Paul tells us that the secure mind — the mind that is guarded by the peace of God — frees us from worry.

We Need God’s Presence (Philippians 4:1-5). “The Lord is at hand” does not mean “His coming is soon,” but that he is near to help us right now. We must face differences honestly and do what God wants us to do (see Matthew 18:15-17).

“Moderation” in verse 5 means “sweet reasonableness.” It is won-

circumstance, then it is easy to obey him and get along with other people. If we would just rejoice in him and get our eyes on him instead of on people, we would have his joy and peace.

We Need God’s Peace (Philippians 4:6-9). “Peace with God” is the result of faith in Christ (Romans 5:1); “the peace of God” and the presence of “the God of peace” will come when the believer practices right thinking, right praying, and right living. Worry is tension between the mind and heart.

The peace of God will guard (garrison) our hearts and minds if we but meet the conditions He gives.

We Need Prayer; But Right Praying. The Bible nowhere says that any kind of praying will bring peace to our hearts.

What is right praying? It begins with adoration, for this is what the word “prayer” means in verse 6. This is love, enjoying the presence of God, honoring him in worship.

Rushing into his presence and begging for peace of mind will never get results. We must bow

of the heart. True prayer comes from the heart, not the lips. What a joy it is to present our requests to him!

We Need Peace Of Mind (see Isaiah. 26:3 and Romans 8:6). Thoughts are powerful; “as he thinketh, so he is” (Proverbs 23:7). Wrong thoughts will lead to unrest and discouragement, but spiritual thinking will lead to peace.

Paul tells us in this verse what to think about; if you compare these virtues to Psalm 19:7-9, you will see that the word of God meets all of these requirements.

Meditate on the word of God. We Need Right Living. It is not enough to use the Bible as a basis for praying and claiming its promises; we must also use it as a basis for our living, obeying its precepts. (1) Wrong praying, (2) wrong living, and (3) wrong thinking. produce war instead of peace!

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

As part of National Rural Health Day, Woodlawn Health announced it has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in outcomes. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in quality, outcomes and/or patient perspective.

“Our mission at Woodlawn Health is to provide excellent health care services to our community by highly-skilled staff. As we continue to earn the right to care for our community, we are honored to be recognized,” Paula McKinney DNP RN, vice president of patient care service and chief nursing officer for Wood-

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The Performance Leadership Awards are based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. INDEX data is relied upon by rural hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health nationwide to measure and monitor performance across several areas impacting hospital operations and finance.

“Wherever we go in rural America, we witness first hand the commitment, determination, and compassion with which rural hospitals serve their communities. Rural health care truly is mission driven,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

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Obituaries Della A. Deeb Registered Nurse

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Della A. Deeb, 98, Rochester, passed away at her residence at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester.

On June 11, 1925, Della Alberta Martin was born in rural Montgomery County near Darlington to William and Grace Burkhart Martin. Growing up she shared her childhood with five brothers and DELLA A. DEEB 10 sisters, Della being the 13th of 16.

In 1943, she graduated from Shadeland High School. Following in her older sister’s footsteps, she went to City Hospital (later Wishard), now known as Eskenazi, for nurses training. Nurse Della A. Deeb earned the distinction of registered nurse. After obtaining her RN, she went to work in Lafayette. While there she cared for a student from Purdue as one of her patients, and he became her future husband, Simon Deeb.

They married in New Richmond on Sept. 12, 1948. After living for a short time in Lafayette and Twelve Mile, they moved to Rochester, building their first home in Manitou Heights and raising four children. Della worked as a private duty nurse and then at Woodlawn Hospital, where her career spanned three decades before she retired at age 65.

While at Woodlawn, Della was known as a hard-working and caring nurse and made many lifelong friendships. She was a faithful member of Grace United Methodist Church (Grace Church). In her free time, she enjoyed traveling, cooking for her family, which included several Lebanese dishes. She always enjoyed gardening and preserving her harvest to share with her family and friends. She devoted her life to her family and attended their activities whenever possible.

Della was a loving, caring person and will be remembered for her love and devotion to her family. Left to cherish her memory are her children Jayne Gretz of Deer Park, Ill., Connie Snyder and husband Jim of Rochester, Dennis Deeb and wife Terri of Hebron and Debe Williams and husband Mark of Mahomet, Ill.; her eight grandchildren, Ben Snyder and wife Kara, Meredith Daw and husband Peter, Emily Morris and husband Randy, Whitney Gretz and husband Chris, Claire Williams, Alex Williams and wife Ashley, Daniel Deeb and wife Laurie and Clayton Deeb and wife Megan. She has 13 great-grandchildren, James, William, Aiden, Mason, Aubrey, Ella, Simon, Logan, Lucas, Evan, Martin, Murphy and Crina; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Della in death are her parents; husband; a granddaughter; and her 15 siblings.

Della’s family would like to thank Wynfield Crossing, especially Cassandra Beatty and Taylor Ether for their wonderful and loving care of Della over the last several years.

A celebration of the life of Della A. Deeb was held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester.

Friends visited with the family from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Pastor Kurt Nichols officiated. Interment was in Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Grace Church, 201 W. 7th St., Rochester, IN 46975; the Si Deeb Agriculture Scholarship Fund through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, 227 E. 9th Street, Rochester; or charity of one’s choice.

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Devon Gibbons Devon Gibbons, 70, Rochester, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice of Fort Wayne.

On March 8, 1953, Harold Devon was born in Rochester to Harold “Gibby” and Marjorie Waltz Gibbons. Growing up he shared his childhood with his brother Don. Devon graduated with the DEVON class of 1971 from Rochester High School. He GIBBONS continued his education at Louisville Electronics Institute earning an associates degree.

Devon and Christopher M. Newell were married on Oct. 21, 2001, near the Quad Cities close to the Mississippi River. They have shared 22 years of life’s adventures.

With a strong work ethic, Devon worked as a heavy equipment operator for E.J. Wagner and McMahon-O’Connor Construction Companies building roads. Later he worked for Pike Lumber in their IT department.

Planes, trains and automobiles were all very much a part of Devon’s life. As a railroad enthusiast, he and Chris loved to travel to museums and study history. As an engineer, Devon once drove a train. A licensed pilot, Devon nervously accomplished his first solo flight after slightly straying off course.

Devon enjoyed flower gardening, keeping the beds manicured and the sunroom full of beautiful, vibrant houseplants. While in the kitchen, he made the most amazing homemade pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms and onion. It was the all-time favorite, shared with family and friends.

As a volunteer, Devon was the chief audio engineer at Rochester High School Auditorium. He loved teaching kids the technical aspects of stage and theater. He also ran technical aspects of the Maxinkuckee Players and was chief engineer for implementing the audio the Times Theater.

Left to cherish Devon’s memory are his husband, Chris; son, Austin Gibbons and wife Ashley of Rochester; twin granddaughters, Lillian and Madelyn; brother, Don Gibbons and husband Howard of Boston, Mass.; two sisters-in-law, Shelly Newell and companion Joyce Harmon of Rochester and Loraine Thompson and husband Brad of Rochester; nephew, Cahner Thompson and wife Adrienne; and greatnephew Parker Thompson.

Preceding Devon in death are his parents.

A celebration of the life of Devon Gibbons was held from 4-7 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 20, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Private family interment was at Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to RHS Tri-Epsilon for Auditorium Technical Needs, 1 Zebra Lane, Rochester, IN 46975 or the Fulton County Animal Adoption & Education Center, 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester, IN 46975.

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

Ronald J. Hanusin,

Ronald Hanusin, 83, died Nov. 14, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne.

He was born on May 12, 1940. He married Judith A. Hanusin; who preceded him RONALD in death, and HANUSIN later married Ruthann Hanusin; who preceded him in death.

He is survived by son, Jeff (Lori) Hanusin, Livermore, Calif.; two daughters, Teri Gasper, Rochester, and Julie Hanusin, Winona Lake; seven grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; sister, Sandra Banicki, Park Forest, Ill.; companion, Mary Metzger; the children of Ruthann Hanusin, Kellie (J.D.) Hunt and Julie Plazek.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Suzanne Hanusin; and stepmother, Irene Hanusin.

Visitation was held Nov. 19, at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 Sheridan Street, Warsaw.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given to the Kosciusko Animal Welfare League, Combined Community Services Food Bank or Ducks Unlimited of Syracuse. Envelopes for gifts may be obtained at the funeral home.

Written condolences may be left for the family at TitusFuneralHome. com.

William Watts

William Watts, 86, Winamac, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in Northwest Health Hospital, LaPorte.

He was born on Jan. 31, 1937. On Aug. 5, 1966, he married WILLIAM WATTS Rosemary Catherine Hawkey; who preceded him in death.

He is survived by daughter, Tammy (Jim) Button, Winamac; and son, John (Melissa) Watts, both of Winamac; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Shirley) Watts, Buffalo; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Dale and Genevieve Opal (Reinholt) Watts; son, Thomas Prophet; granddaughter, Shelby Watts; and sister, Judy (Ed) Marcinkowski.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. EST Monday, Nov. 20, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Interment was held in Riverbank Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorials Contributions may be made to the family.

Online Tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Lee M. Redinger II, 45, Rochester, died at 3:08 a.m., We d n e s d a y, Nov. 15, 2023, in Indiana University North Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was LEE REDINGER born on June 29, 1978. On Oct. 10, 1998, he married Heather Shortz; who survives.

Additional survivors are his mother, Priscilla Nash, Mentone; daughter, Kia (Jesse) Gunnels, Silver Lake; five grandchildren; two sisters, Autumn Redinger, and Cassandra Knight, both of Mentone; his father and mother-in-law, Alan (Debbie) Shortz; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lee Redinger; stepfather, Jimmy Nash; and his grandparents.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 20, in Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with speaker David Prater officiating.

Interment was held in Reichter Cemetery, Talma.

Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the funeral home to assist the family.

Wilma Robinson

W i l m a Robinson, 86, a former Rochester resident, died Monday, Oct 2, 2023.

She was born on June 24, 1937. She married John Robinson; who survives.

WILMA Additional ROBINSON survivors are one sister, Marge Graham; stepbrother Ray Shipley; three children, Mike (Lydia) Brown, Terry Brown, and Sharon Craib; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Denny Tittle.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Catherine and Joe Ellis; stepson, Mike Robinson; and stepdaughter, Stephanie Tittle.

A celebration of life was held Nov. 12 at Northview Church Chapel, Carmel.

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County RepoRt Court News Circuit Court

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

Complaints

CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. Rebecca Steinert, Rochester, $15,495.65; v. Sargon Bet-Nimrod, Rochester, $5,549.41

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

Complaints

CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. Donald Wright, Rochester, $8,104.09

SAC Finance, INC. v. Lillyan Meyer, Plymouth, $49,152.87 U.S. Bank National Association v.

John Cole, Akron, $7,455.83 SAC Finance, Inc. v. Justin Kearney, Leesburg, $15,149.00 Barclays Bank Delaware v. Aaron Anderson, Macy, $2,320.76

Traffic Violations The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts:

Speeding — Brandon Webster, Warsaw, $175; Hannah Smith, Wyoming Mich., $192.50; Trent Mollett, Denver, $164.50; Piotr Balenkowski, Battle Creek Mich., $154.50; Kenny Barrera, Indianapolis, $154.50; Jared Bilskie, Greenwood, $154.50; Hailie

Charles, Rochester, $154.50; Jillian Baker, Mishawaka, $154.50; Keira Smith, Michigan City, $154.50; Timothy Bixler, Antioch Texas, $164.50; Pedro Torres, Wyoming, Mich., $175; Marcus Mitchell, Kokomo, $154.40; Thomas King, Fort Wayne, $154.50 Learners permit violation, and speeding — Rozlyn Sanchez, Logansport, $189.50

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The following couple have applied for a marriage license in the office of Fulton County Clerk of the Court:

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Elias Jimenez Jr., 38, Akron, and Victoria Hernandez, 38, Akron

OPTIMIST AWARD RECIPIENTS — Rochester Optimist Club presented awards during its annual banquet Monday, Nov. 13. Award recipients shown from left are Lauren Adley, Optimist of the Year; George Krom, Outstanding Optimist Club Member; and Troy Pryor, Rookie of the Year. Photo by Lori Carr.

PIKE LUMBER DONATES $25,000 — Pike Lumber Company donates $25,000 in support of the Akron area parks. Shown from left are Akron Park Board Member Kirk Robinson; Pike Lumber Company President Craig Brouyette; Fulton County Foundation Director Brian Johnson; and Executive Vice President/Vice President of Operations Chris Herrell. Photo provided by Hannah Bahney.

Pike Lumber donates $25,000 to Akron parks Pike Lumber Company, Akron, donated $25,000 to the Pike Lumber Company Fund supporting the Akron area parks. Established in 2018 at the Fulton County Community Foundation, this fund provides support for

parks located in Akron and adjacent areas of Henry Township.

“Pike Lumber Company has always held a strong belief in the importance of improving the communities in which we operate,” said Craig Brouyette of Pike

Lumber Company. “Our company has been involved with the Pike Memorial Park since the early 1950s. Our pledge to the Akron area parks is just one way we strive to give back to the Akron community.”

Hoosiers can expect lower prices this Thanksgiving compared to last year Hoosiers will find some relief when it comes to purchasing ingredients for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner this year. Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving market basket survey shows that Hoosier shoppers can expect to spend approximately 10% less at the grocery store than in 2022.

According to this year’s pricing survey, Hoosiers are paying an average of $54.64 for a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people, or $5.46 per person. Indiana’s market basket price also is approximately 11% lower, 66 cents less, than the U.S. average price of $6.12 per person.

According to INFB Chief Economist Todd Davis, the main driver of the decrease is the lower cost of the turkey. This year, shoppers can expect to pay approximately $1.38 per pound for a whole turkey, or $22.11 for a 16-pound bird, which is a decrease of about 21% from 2022. This is largely due to the dramatic reduction in avian influenza cases and a recovery of the turkey population in the United States, specifically the Midwest, which produces the most turkeys.

“The Midwest region had the least expensive market basket at an average price of $58.66,” said Dr. Davis. “Three out of the five top turkey-producing states are located in the Midwest, with Indiana ranking fourth. The concentration of turkey production in this region provides lower processing and marketing costs, which gets the turkey from the farm to the hands of the consumer efficiently.”

Even though there has been a decrease in the cost of a Thanksgiving meal since last year, Hoosiers are paying 28% more than they were four years ago, which mirrors the U.S. average cost. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states the food-at-home consumer price index from January through October 2023, a measure of price changes at the grocery store, increased 4.9% year-over-year. For perspective, food-at home annual costs for 2022 increased 11.4%.

“Even though the rate of inflation is not as extreme as last year, the cumulative effect of food inflation is still very much present,” continued Dr. Davis. “This includes the collective impact of labor, fuel, packaging and transportation costs, all of which are costs beyond the farm gate.”

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, just 14 cents of every retail food dollar can be attributed to farm production, after accounting for input costs.

Using this figure, the farmer’s

share of this $54.64 market basket would be less than $8. The rest is for food processing, packaging, transportation, wholesale and retail distribution, and food service preparation.

Additionally, droughts over the last few years have affected crops’ ability to grow, which drives up prices, in addition to high supply costs.

“It’s been a difficult few years for farmers in terms of high input costs and getting what we need to produce food, fuel and fiber for the world,” said Isabella Chism, INFB second vice president. “And the amount farmers are being paid hasn’t covered the increase of their input expenses.

“But Hoosier farmers continue to find ways to streamline their operations and decrease costs of production, and we are glad to see that this Thanksgiving will be a bit more affordable for consumers compared to last year.”

The total market basket price of $54.64 includes a 16-pound turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls, peas, a carrot and celery veggie tray, whole milk, cranberries, whipping cream, ingredients for pumpkin pie and miscellaneous baking items.

Over half of the items in the market basket are less expensive for Hoosiers than last year, most notably the turkey, whipping cream and cranberries. There were some items that increased in price. The largest percentage price increase was for pumpkin pie filling mix and frozen peas.

Only pumpkin pie filling, sweet potatoes, a veggie tray and cranberries are more expensive in Indiana this year than they are nationally. All other items on the shopping list came in equal to or less than the national average, most notably the turkey, whole milk and pie shells.

The INFB Thanksgiving market basket survey was conducted in early November by volunteer shoppers across the state who collected prices on specific food items from one of their local grocery stores. Volunteer shoppers were asked to look for the best possible prices, without taking advantage of special promotional coupons or purchase deals. Indiana’s survey was completed in conjunction with a national survey administered by the American Farm Bureau Federation.

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RICHLAND RESTORATION — A look at Richland Restoration Nature Park. Photo provided by Bill Walsh.

Fulton County VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD— The Optimist Club of Rochester held its annual banquet Monday, Nov. 3. Pat Good was the Volunteer of the Year Award recipient for her hard work in creating the fall decor at the pumpkin stand. Shown are Pat Good, left, and Optimist member, Teresa Houser. Photo provided by Teresa Houser.

Continued from page 1 summertime, and it gets to be more every year it seems like,” he said.

In addition, Germany Bridge has the Germany Bridge Meeting Center, which may be rented for events. People may do by contacting Walsh at (574) 835-3601 or emailing fultoncoparks@rtcol.com.

The park board meets at the

meeting center at 5 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Along with Walsh, others serving on the board are Vice President Mary Chesser and Mark Kepler, Sheila Kindig, Eric Schlarf, Austin Prater and Jessica Riffle.

There’s also the Friends of the Fulton County Parks and Recreation Department, which helps fundraise for the parks and main-

tain the Bark Park.

Volunteers for the parks are always welcomed, said Walsh, including those in church or school groups or clubs. People may reach out to Walsh at the above phone number or email address to inquire about doing so.

More may be learned about the parks by visiting the Fulton County Parks Facebook page.

Foundation launches Giving Tuesday campaign The Fulton County Community Foundation is launching its annual Giving Tuesday campaign leading up to the Tuesday, Nov. 28 event.

Thanks to a matching opportunity offered through Lilly Endowment Inc., all gifts to the community funds will be matched $2 for every $1 donated. That means

a $100 gift would garner a $200 match and result in total contribution of $300.

Additionally, there is a $1 for $1 match opportunity for up to $10,000 for the Fulton County Parks Department and $15,000 for The Outlet Youth Center.

Giving Tuesday is an international day of celebration for local

and global nonprofits, which work year round serving its communities.

This year’s celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the foundation’s office, located at 227 E. Ninth St., Rochester. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more at nicf.org or call (574) 223-2227.

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Pray 4 America Movement encourages prayer for leaders

By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Norm Steigely and Todd Wilson feel that the U.S. could use prayer.

“We just felt that we haven’t seen a time that prayer for the nation is needed more than it is now,” said Steigely.

That notion has motivated the start of the organization Pray 4 America Movement, with Steigely adding he felt called by God to do so. The group has gained its nonprofit status through Indiana and is working on being declared so by the federal government.

Its mission statement says: “We desire to empower people to regularly and consistently pray together in unity for leaders in all strata of American society, so that America might become all God has created her to be.”

Steigely of Kewanna currently serves as Pray 4 America Movement’s vice president, with Wilson, who is Gentiva Hospice chaplain and a former pastor, as president.

Rob Wingerter, who helps run the religious retreat center Mahseh Center at Lake Bruce, is treasurer.

Pray 4 America Movement had its first prayer gathering in October in Kewanna. Its next one is planned for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at the Times Theater in Rochester.

Steigely said the gatherings include the playing of the national anthem and “God Bless America” as well as the prayer time.

“We pray for leaders in federal, local and state (positions),” Steigely explained. “We pray for business leaders. We pray for school leaders and teachers and the safety of our kids, and it just goes on and on.”

He said Pray 4 America Movement also wants to create “unified prayer” on different topics.

“We want to do that through the churches where we would have a one-minute prayer that they could use in their service,” said Steigely.

The organization is working on getting its website started. Steigely said organizers hope the movement becomes national with so-called “ambassadors” starting up prayer events across the U.S. Donations for Pray 4 America Movement are welcomed to help pay for its federal, nonprofit status, with people asked to send those to: Pray 4 America Movement, P.O. Box 186, Kewanna, IN 46939.

Wilson, who currently serves on the Rochester City Council, vouched for the importance of praying for leaders.

“Even at a local level, we have a lot of decisions that sometimes are difficult,” he said. “You have people on both sides of the issue

in a tug-of-war. We always need as much help as possible, not just talking back and forth and hearing all the opinions, but also (on deciding what’s) going to be best in the long run.”

He said he was speaking with a friend in another country and complaining about leaders in the U.S. to the friend.

“This friend said, ‘Well, maybe if you prayed more for your leaders, they’d be better leaders,’” recalled Wilson. “In our society today, we’ve gotten away from regular prayer, and we want to rebuild that,” added Steigely. “If ... people start praying, who knows where it’s going to take us?”

PRAYING FOR THE NATION — Norm Steigely, left, and Todd Wilson are the co-founders of Pray 4 America Movement, which aims to get people to pray for federal, state and local leaders. Photo by Leah Sander.

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Updates and happenings in and around the area Free shots for tots (infant and school age) are provided every Wednesday by appointment only at the Fulton County Health Department. To schedule an appointment, contact the public health nurse at (574) 223-5152.

—o— The Times Theater will have a free showing of the movie “Polar Express” at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The movies is sponsored by 4C Health.

—o— The next commissioners meeting will be held at 9 a.m Monday, Dec. 4, 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 fulton.in.us.

—o— Fulton County Choral Club will receive 20 percent of sales from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Brooch Boutique, 412 W. 11th St., Rochester. The funds raised will assist with music and program costs for the club.

—o— Fellowship Guild Ladies of the First Baptist Church will host a sponsor night from 4 p.m. to closing at Dairy Queen in Rochester. In order for the ladies to receive a percentage of the sales, customers need to let staff know they are supporting the Fellowship Guild or present a voucher when ordering.

—o— The Fulton County Choral Club presents “The Hope of Christmas” at 2 p.m. Sunday,

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—o— The Holiday Stroll will take place from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in downtown Rochester.

—o— The Times Theater in downtown Rochester will show the movie “Elf” at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. The admission is $5 for adults, and children are free.

The movie is sponsored by Be McCall Fit. —o— The American Red Cross will hold blood a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, in the Fulton County 4-H Community Building No. 2. To schedule an appointment, visit redcross.org.

—o— A County Christmas Craft Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Twelve Mile Community Building, 7913 East SR 16. There will be artisan, handmade and craft vendors.

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Christmas baskets will be taken from 9 a.m. to noon, every Saturday in November, at the Fulton County Community Resource Center, and Council on Aging, and from 4:30-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday in November, at Grace Church, 201 W, Seventh St., Rochester. Bring a photo ID or driver’s license and proof of Fulton County residency (utility bill.) Baskets will contain food only, no toys.

—o— DNR has an opportunity for young Hoosiers to get outdoors and hunt Nov. 25-26. These are free hunting days for youth.

—o— November happenings in the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, located at 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. Join the Library during the month of November to celebrate International Games Month; play board games, computer games, and other types of games at the library anytime. The library offers a Coloring Club all month long.

11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22 New Medicare updates which will be a part of Medicare in 2024.

4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22 LEGO Club 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 Magic the Gathering (special game days) 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 Story Time 10 a.m to noon Monday, Nov. 27 Zak’s Tech Time 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27 Library Board Meeting 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 Teens-N-Tweens (special game day) 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 Coffee and Tea Time 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 Back to the Past “Our Kewanna” Local Historian, Bob Clyde will continue his discussion of the history of Kewanna.

4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 LEGO Club 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 Kid’s Night 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 Family Bingo Night (special game day) 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 30 Euchre Night The library will be closed Nov. 23-24 in celebration of Thanksgiving Day.

The History Museum giving presentation about Yuletide traditions Curator of Copshaholm, Skylar Whited, will describe Christmas traditions of yesteryear at “Insights in History,” taking place at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at The History Museum. Admission is $3, general and $1, members.

Reservations are required by Monday, Dec. 4. “Insights in His-

tory” is sponsored by THK Law, LLP. A first-floor tour of the Oliver Mansion decorated for the holiday season will be offered.

J.D. and Anna Oliver and their four children moved into their new home at 808 W. Washington in South Bend on New Year’s Day

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“Insights in History” is a monthly series that features a lecture in conjunction with an exhibit at The History Museum.

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New books at Akron Library Akron Public Library announces new books it has received.

“Must Love Flowers” by Debbie Macomber-Joan Sample. A widow and an empty nester has become, by her own admission, something of a recluse. After another birthday spent alone, Joan gathers the courage to take some long awaited steps, hiring someone to tame her overgrown garden, joining a grief support group, and even renting out a room to a local college student, Maggie Herbert. As Maggie and Joan confront unfamiliar life choices, they find themselves leaning on each other in surprising ways discovering in the process that family is often just another word for love in all its forms.

“A Most Intriguing Lady” by Sarah Ferguson. The perfect Victorian lady who secretly moonlights as an amateur sleuth for high society’s inner circle. Lady Mary Montagu Douglas Scott, the youngest child of Queen Victoria’s close friends the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, is fiercely intelligent, she is also bookish and quiet, which means she’s overlooked and significantly underestimated. It’s the perfect cover for a sleuth, a role she stumbles into at a house party hosted by her parents at their stately Scottish home, Drumlanrig Castle.

“The Collector” by Daniel Silva. Legendary art restorer and

spy Gabriel Allon joins forces with a brilliant and beautiful master thief to track down the world’s most valuable missing painting but soon finds himself in a desperate race to prevent an unthinkable conflict between Russia and the West.

“The Laws of Attraction”

by Mary Connealy. Nell Armstrong, is much more than a seamstress, and the unique legal and investigative skills and knowledge she picked up alongside her late lawman husband soon become critical when a wounded stage coach robbery survivor is brought to her tiny Wyoming town. As danger closes in from all sides, Nell and widower Brand Nolte must discover why there seems to be a target on their backs.

“Letters of Comfort” by Wanda E. Brunstetter-Doretta.

Schwartz used to be so happy and passed her positive attitude along to friends in several letters she wrote each month. But that all changed the day she learned of her fiancé William’s death and a heavy weight of depression fell upon her. William’s twin brother, Warren, is also grieving his loss, while at the same time, trying to be supportive to his parents and Doretta.

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“Out of Nowhere” by Sandra Brown. Brought together by a

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“Isle of Hope” by Julie Lessman. At the age of eighteen, Lacey Carmichael was a wild girl bent on fun, promised to Jack O’Bryen, a straight and narrow pastor’s kid bent on the seminary. When her father kicks her out of the house, she runs away from Isle of Hope, turning her back on everything

she loves. Now, eight years later, she’s back as a woman of faith, hoping to make amends to the father she defied, the boyfriend she deserted, and the best friend she denied. Can a wild girl gone good rebuild bridges with a good boy gone bad, turning tables and hearts to restore hope for them all?

HELPING THOSE IN NEED — The Rochester Lions Club recently donated food and $350 to the United Ministries of Fulton County Food Pantry. Shown from left are Lions Club member John Roberts, the food pantry’s Don Abbott and Janet Summers, and Lions Club member Phil McCarter, and President Dan Copley. Photo provided by Jeri Good.

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By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer On Shaun Henderson-Vigil’s business cards for Awakened Massage is a dragonfly.

He noted it’s a symbol of “transformation.”

Henderson-Vigil hopes to transform people’s bodies from “stagnant” ones to “health-conscious” ones through Awakened Massage.

It’s located at 2317 E. SR 14, Suite 500, Rochester.

Henderson-Vigil recently returned to doing massage professionally after around a 30-year hiatus.

“About a year ago, I just felt the urge and the calling to really bring back health to my community, so I really wanted to bring about the healing side of massage therapy,” he said.

He was able to secure the business space from Lilly Pad Boutique owner Keitha Kunkle, with Awakened Massage inside what was formerly part

of the Lilly Pad’s retail space.

“She set me up to help me bring back my dream to the community,” said Henderson-Vigil.

His specialty is deep tissue massage.

“A lot of massage therapists just do massage through working the ‘belly’ of the muscle to give just a relaxation,” he explained. “What I do is I work with the attachments of the muscle, so I can actually release the muscle, so it gives long-term benefits ... It gets deep into the muscles and provides that start of the healing to their contracted muscles.”

Henderson-Vigil says he tries to direct clients toward getting deeptissue, but he is open to other methods like Swedish relaxation.

He will offer prenatal massages starting next year.

“I’ve also partnered with Renew Health Chiropractic and to work with their patients to give massages first to release the muscles” before chiropractic treatment, said Hender-

PLACE OF HEALING — Another look into the business. Photo provided by Shaun Henderson-Vigil.

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Next summer, through a partnership with Lilly Pad, Henderson-Vigil will be able to offer massages outside near the water of Lake Manitou, with an enclosed space being set up.

He mentioned people can simply come by boat then if they wish and get massages.

People are welcome to set up ap-

pointments now by calling or texting Henderson-Vigil at (540) 556-8233 or emailing awakenedmassage@gmail. com.

He will be able to take walk-in appointments in the early part of next year. Henderson-Vigil generally schedules appointments 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, but is “flexible” to work them in at special times

if needed.

Henderson-Vigil also offers gift certificates, with people able to purchase them by stopping by the business or at the Lilly Pad Boutique next door or calling the above number.

He reiterated the business is about healing, which ties into the business’ name, noting it’s about “awakening your health” and more.

AWAKENED MASSAGE — Shaun Henderson-Vigil stands inside his business, Awakened Massage. It’s located at 2317 E. SR 14, Suite 500, Rochester. Photo by Leah Sander.

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Look Ahead to Holiday hazard prevention: steps to a safe and accident-free season (StatePoint) As the holidays approach, you might be hosting guests, shopping for gifts and decorating your home. While all these activities can bring a lot of joy into the season, they can also bring an increase in risks. Prepare by following these six tips to prevent.

1. Install a smart doorbell.

Whether you want to see who just arrived or help keep packages secure, a smart doorbell will keep you updates on all activities in front of your home.

From package deliveries to carolers, you can easily view (and communicate) with your visitors, even if you aren’t home.

2. Decorate carefully.

As pretty as those lights might be, they can be a tripping hazard.

What’s more, overheating lights can trigger a fire in seconds, especially in a dry environment, such as near a parched tree. On Erie Insurance’s YouTube channel, they show how fast a Christmas tree goes up in flames and have tips on how to avoid fires, includ-

ing to check string lights for any frayed wires and to always turn off lights when you aren’t home.

3. Prepare for the unexpected.

As temperatures drop, prepare your home for potential damage.

Bad weather can trigger a weak tree to fall, potentially on your house, while cold temperatures can cause frozen pipes, which could cost thousands of dollars in water damage if the pipes burst. Be sure to keep your homeowners insurance up to date so you are prepared should any seasonal damage occur. To prevent that damage and a costly claim, survey your property and even callin experts to check trees, pipes and other possible hazards.

4. Stay safe on the road.

The winter season carries driving risks. Not only may roads be slick and icy, but holiday shoppers are often stressed and frazzled.

On roads, and particularly in shopping centers and mall parking lots, slow down and stay alert to avoid a fender-bender. As an added precaution, be sure to keep

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5. Mingle merry— and safely.

Holiday parties can be fun, but make sure you have a plan for getting home safely. And if you’re hosting the party, be aware that in most states party hosts can be held liable for their guests’ actions behind the wheel. So be sure your guests have a safe ride home.

6. Be smart online.

If you’d rather keep your comfy pants on and do your holiday shopping online, be aware of where your data might be susceptible and only shop on reputable sites. An Erie’s homeowner policy includes identity recovery coverage that can help you if you are the unfortunate victim of identity fraud.

Whether you are having a party or going on a shopping spree, being safe and prepared for the holidays is key to avoiding any accidents, injuries and incidents.

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(StatePoint) As we enter the holiday season and Americans across the country look forward to spending time with family, thousands of service members deployed overseas – many to the Middle East in response to the Israel-Hamas war – will not have that luxury and will be spending the holidays far away from loved ones.

Here is how USO Holidays programming delivers a piece of home to them, along with ideas for how you can get involved: 1. Care packages: A care pack-

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age might seem small in light of the challenges of deployment, but for many service members, they’re a reminder that they’re not forgotten by Americans back home. Aside from standard USO Care Packages, which contain snacks or toiletries, USO Holidays Care Packages have festive treats and goodies, such as holiday candies, cozy socks and a warm beanie, that help bridge the gap between home and the front lines. This year, the USO will deliver 50,000 holiday packages to over 250 locations globally.

2. Holiday traditions: Giving up treasured family traditions can be difficult. That’s why USO Centers and USO Mobile teams host holiday meals for service members and their families, complete with special treats ranging from pumpkin and sweet potato pie to hot cocoa bars. Each December, USO Holidays Cookie Week celebrates the time-honored tradition of baking and decorating cookies, putting service members and military families in the holiday spirit wherever they are located. Other seasonal programming can include tree decorating, arts and crafts, holiday-themed movie nights and ugly sweater competitions. Through these activities, service members stationed far from home can still make holiday memories.

3. Connections to home: Staying connected to family during the holidays can be difficult for service members stationed overseas, particularly for those in or near regions

in conflict such as Eastern Europe or the Middle East. The USO Reading Program enables deployed service members to record themselves reading a book to their child. Then, the recording and a copy of the book are sent to that service member’s family.

4. Happy travels: As most people know, holiday travel can be especially taxing. Thousands of service members and trainees from military installations across the country participate in the Holiday Block Leave period, many traveling through some of the busiest airports in the United States to be with their families during the holidays. USO airport centers can alleviate some of that stress for service members and trainees by providing a place to relax and unwind before the next leg of their journey, along with all the comfort items they need.

To learn more about these programs and how to support them, and for ideas on how to reach out to the military community to express your thanks during the holidays and throughout the year, visit uso. org/campaign/holidays.

The holiday season can look very different for service members and military families who must celebrate while separated from loved ones and home in all corners of the world. Bringing everyone together on special days fosters camaraderie and positivity, and provides a welcome break from the demands of military life.

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Craft your own holiday gift tags in three easy steps (StatePoint) Infusing a little DIY into gift-giving adds a nice, personal touch to the holiday season. One simple, but impactful project to try this year is creating your own gift tags. It’s the first thing recipients see, and a great way to add your signature style to the look of your wrapped presents.

To help you get started, art materials supplier Sakura of America is sharing these easy, three-step instructions for creating your own gift tags: 1. Gather your materials.

Here is what you’ll need to make your gift tags: • Archival, colorful pens, such as Gelly Roll Retractable pens • Cardstock circles, stars, hearts and other shapes • A hole punch • Twine or ribbon • Scissors • Your creativity 2. Make your tags. Draw cre-

ative, seasonal designs on your cardstock shapes, like a snowflake or wreath, using Gelly Roll Retractable pens. Offering unlimited possibilities for your gift tags, they’re available in 12 colors and three ink effects to write smoothly on an array of paper colors and types.

Hint: If you have dark, coated, matte or lightly colored paper stock, use a metallic or white Gelly Roll Retractable pen. If you have white or light

uncoated paper stock, try a stardust (glitter) or classic Gelly Roll Retractable pen.

Punch a hole near the edge of the cardstock and thread twine or ribbon through.

3. Tag your gift. Take your threaded gift tags and flip them over. Fill out the opposite side for your lucky recipients. Tie on to your presents for a personal, extra-thoughtful touch. Gift proudly!

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Sandhill Crane count DNR staff at Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area make weekly crane counts during peak fall migration (October– December).

The count is typically performed each Tuesday unless impeded by inclement weather.

If unable to count on a Tuesday, the staff will try again on Thursday of that week. The counts generally end the last week of December.

The counts are performed by four to six property staff members before sunrise. They are stationed in parked vehicles in separate areas of the property.

Each person counts small groups of cranes as they leave the roost for the day and fly overhead in their assigned directions, and jots down their counts on paper. Toward the end of each count, one of the property managers checks the waterfowl resting area where the cranes were roosting, lets the other staff know when most of the cranes are out for the day, and estimates the remaining number of cranes if any remain.

When each staff member re-

turns to the office with their pad of paper, the property manager tallies each set of numbers for the final weekly count.

This counting process works well because the cranes gather in wetlands near the center of the property each night. The staff members are separated by enough distance in each direction on the property to avoid duplication of counts.

Best time to view Sunrise: Gigantic flocks rise and fly from their roosting marshes to feed in surrounding private land (agricultural fields). On their way to feed some birds stop in the open grassland areas of the refuge.

Sunset: Beginning about one hour before sunset, flocks of cranes kite into the refuge near the observation area from all directions. They gab and socialize again before returning to roosting marshes at dusk.

While this is the cranes’ usual routine, it is important to remember they are wild animals and are not always predictable.

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Matching funds for the Times Theater The Fulton County Community Foundation granted $15,000 to the Times Theater to be used for donation matching dollars. Funds generated will assist the historic venue in continuing to operate as a site for live music, movies, and community events.

After years of restoration, the theater has found new life and is a hub for activity in downtown Rochester.

Since reopening last February, the theater has welcomed nearly 7,000 people through their doors for events and shows such as live music by Tom Petty and

the Heartbreakers tribute band Southern Accents and local band Acoustic Voodoo Garden. In addition to regularly played movies, the theater holds a monthly senior movie day and Saturday morning matinees.

Upcoming events include weekly sponsored (free admission) Christmas movies throughout December and a Bluegrass Festival planned for Jan. 13.

Double your donation and impact through this matching opportunity. Contact the theater by calling (574) 223-8463 or email thetimestheaterinc@gmail.com.

MATCHING FUNDS — The Times Theater received a $15,000 check from The Fulton County Community Foundation. From left are Brian Johnson, Fulton County Community Foundation Director of Develpment, Julie Shambarger, and Jim Mulligan both from the Times Theater. Photo provided by Hannah Bahney.

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Indiana announces historic affordable housing investment Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority board of directors on Thursday, Nov. 16, announced recipients of the 2024 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, which uses federal tax credits to incentivize private developers to fund the construction, acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable housing communities throughout Indiana. The board also announced funding for 2023 tax-exempt bonds and the 2023 General Set-Aside.

Over $190 million in 9% lowincome housing tax credits was awarded to 17 developments to create or preserve 872 affordable units that will serve individuals, families, seniors, individuals with disabilities and individuals experiencing homelessness. An additional $22.8 million in 9% low-income

housing tax credits was awarded for two developments created by XBE developers (developers qualifying as a minority business enterprise, women business enterprise, veteran-owned small business or service-disabled veteran-owned small business) as part of state housing and development authority’s 2023 General Set-Aside. The General Set-Aside is a portion of the 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program used for a special initiative outside the normal funding round — in this case, the XBE developer initiative.

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority also approved over $118 million in 4% tax credits, $145 million in taxexempt bonds, and $59 million in affordable and workforce housing tax credits for 10 additional developments.

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“These awards are a major investment in our state’s housing infrastructure,” said Crouch, Indiana’s secretary of agriculture and rural development. “The proposed developments will help meet the need to house our workforce and will bring thousands of affordable housing units to communities across Indiana.”

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority received 35 applications requesting 2024 9% low-income housing tax credits under the 2023-2024 qualified allocation plan, 25 tax-exempt bond and affordable and workforce housing tax credit applications, and two applications under the General Set-Aside. The qualified allocation plan, which is unique to each participating state, details selection criteria and application requirements for the low-income housing tax credit program, Multifamily Bonds, Home funds, Development Fund and the Housing Trust Fund in conjunction with tax credits. It also contains all deadlines, application fees, restrictions, standards

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“IHCDA is proud of the fact that this series of awards is not only large in scope, but impacts communities across the entire state,” said Jacob Sipe, executive director of the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. “Large cities and small towns alike will benefit from this partnership between the public sector and private developers. The tax credits awarded today will provide financing for affordable housing developments to create and preserve units that will remain affordable for at least 30 years.”

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munity Development Authority incentivizes developments that will be in proximity and accessible to desirable facilities tailored to the need of the tenants, including access to services, retail, healthcare and transit. IHCDA prioritizes developments that will be in communities with nearby access to employment, access to post-secondary education and access to primary care.

For more information regarding the ow-income housing tax credit program and 2024 funding, visit the authority’s website in.gov/ihcda/developers/rental-housing-taxcredits-rhtc

$50,000 matching grant kicks off restoration Following the acquisition of seven vintage New York Central Railroad passenger cars to support its railroad tourism program, the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has announced a $50,000 grant will match all donations of $250.00 or more through the end of the year.

Built in 1941, each car will require upwards of $160,000 or more in mechanical and electrical upgrades and general repair work, with the goal to place one car in service in the region next year.

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“These cars once belonged to one of the country’s largest railroads and operated on one of its most famous trains. Each restored car will become a time machine that welcomes more visitors to our region, allowing us to preserve and showcase more of the country’s incredible industrial heritage,” explained Kelly Lynch, Vice President of the Fort Wayne Railroad. “With this

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The Fort Wayne Railroad inaugurated the Indiana Rail Experience program in 2022, and in 2023 the train rides and excursions were named Indiana’s Best New Experience by Visit Indiana. In its second year, the living history events — which include fall color trains, Christmas trains, a railroad camp for young adults, and wine, whiskey, and cigar trains — have hosted over 12,000 riders.

Since 2022, events have continuously sold out.

Constructed for use on the Empire State Express, a flagship firstclass passenger train of the New York Central, the cars will operate over former New York Central trackage in Indiana and Michigan.

The fleet was purchased from the Rochester and Genesee Railroad Museum in 2022 and the cars arrived in Indiana in late summer.

Since 2022, the organization has raised over $1 million to support a variety of rail preservation and tourism projects, including the Riding Mountain Park, a historic dome observation lounge car, and the New York Central depot in Pleasant Lake, Indiana.

Fundraising for these projects continues. In addition to contributions, the Fort Wayne Railroad welcomes new members and volunteers to assist on-site. For more information visit fortwaynerailroad.org/volunteer/

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TVHS construction project manager: End date of project still on track from last estimate

By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer An estimate for the completion date of Tippecanoe Valley High School’s construction project still hasn’t shifted from the last time it was done.

That’s according to The Skillman Corp. Project Manager Scott Rogers. He provided that information at the Tippecanoe Valley School Board’s monthly public work session Thursday, Nov. 16.

The Skillman Corp. is the construction management company for the project.

“Some of it is going slowly in certain areas, like the roofing right

now is going a little slowly ... but we are making up for that in other areas like utilities,” he said.

Rogers said the project should be completed around July 2024.

“We are currently doing all the foundations for the last set of risers” in the auditorium, he said.

Piping in the pool area is still being worked on as is brickwork in the weight room area, said Rogers.

The 50,000-gallon underground fire suppression water tank has been installed.

Plans for the next month include painting in the pool area, finishing the decking and installing stairs in the auditorium, and finishing roofing in the weight room.

WORK IN PROGRESS — The new weight room at Tippecanoe Valley High School is shown on Thursday, Nov. 16. It’s one part of TVHS’ construction project. Photo by Leah Sander.

WATER TANK — TVHS’ new 50,000-gallon underground fire suppression water tank is shown being delivered on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Photo

by Leah Sander.

POOL SEATING — The concrete slab where new pool seating will be installed at Tippecanoe Valley High School is shown on Nov. 16. Photo by Leah Sander.

Family sponsors sought for Miracle Tree program Anyone looking for a way to give back this Christmas season can sponsor a family in need within the Rochester School Corporation or Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation through the Miracle Tree program.

Miracle Tree has been a holiday tradition in Fulton County for years thanks to the generous donors and businesses that have supported the program.

The Rochester tree is located at Shepherd’s Chevrolet at the corner of SR 25 and SR 14, Rochester.

Tippy Valley trees are set up at Bell Memorial Public Library, Mentone and Akron Carnegie Public Library, Akron.

Families who have expressed an interest in receiving help this year were assigned a number.

Those numbers were then placed on ornaments and hung on the trees.

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A potential sponsor will know how many children are in the family and their ages. Each family has a wish list for the sponsors to use when shopping, filled with clothing sizes and toys requested.

If a person, business or organization is interested in sponsoring a family, they simply take an ornament from the tree and give it to the front desk at the dealership or library. The sponsor is then provided a wish list for that family with items the children might want for Christmas.

Sponsors wrap the gifts they purchase and then return them back to a community location specified on each wish list. To avoid any confusion, there are specific instructions on each wish list on how to mark the gift after it has been wrapped so organizers know which gift belongs to which family and child.

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of money a sponsor can spend on a family. Gifts will be distributed to the families with a drive thru pick up in December.

The Miracle Tree assisted over 230 families and provided Christmas gifts for more than 710 children in 2022. The need continues this Christmas season and we hope the generosity of our communities shows up in great ways this year. The ornaments will be available until each one has been selected.

For more information or media assistance, contact: Chris Beall, lead pastor, Mill Creek Church, Phone: (574) 224-5433 or email millcreek@thecreekonline.net.

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INDOT faces fiscal cliff without road funding changes

By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZ Indiana Capital Chronicle Indiana’s Department of Transportation expects to lose billions of dollars in revenue in the coming decades as more Hoosiers buy alternative fuelusing and fuel-efficient vehicles. That might mean changes to a popular grant program’s funding mix, and more.

“We already see that we’ve got an issue, and if we don’t do something in the 2025 budget, we will have a cliff,” said Sen. Ryan Mishler, a fiscal leader and chair of an interim committee re-thinking how Indiana funds its roads.

INDOT projects it’ll lose $20 million in revenue in fiscal year 2025. By 2035, it expects to be down by $37 million — in a conservative estimate — or as much as $59 million, according to INDOT’s presentation slides.

By 2040, losses could be between $150 million and $506 million annually. Local units of government would also miss out.

That’s because 82% of both INDOT’s and local units’ state funding comes from taxes on motor fuel. And Hoosiers are expected to spend less on gasoline as they purchase electric and hybrid-electric cars, or — with federal fuel efficiency standards tightening — upgrade to more efficient gas-guzzlers.

The funding drops would be less pronounced if lawmakers keep raising fuel taxes with inflation, according to INDOT. The latest indexing extension expires in two years.

Popular grant program could see changes Electric and hybrid-electric vehicle supplemental registration fee revenue goes entirely

to the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, not budgets for INDOT and local transportation departments.

The program is popular among smaller communities with limited tax bases.

“Community Crossings allows us to do projects that we couldn’t do (otherwise),” said Montgomery County Commissioner John Frey, representing the Indiana County Commissioners.

But it’s also a source of frustration for larger communities that argue they contribute more road funding than they receive — and are angered by the $1 million annual cap on awards.

“I hope that part of the consideration of this committee … is that there’s an element of equity and fairness,” said Sen. Fady Qaddoura, an Indianapolis Democrat. “… This funding formula does not address those local needs.”

“This is not right. It is not fair. And a million people who live in this region should not be treated like that under this formula,” said Qaddoura, previously Indianapolis’ chief financial officer.

Community Crossings could be a problem for INDOT for a different reason.

Electric and hybrid-electric supplemental registration fees accounted for just 3.5% of the program’s revenue in fiscal year 2023, according to INDOT — but the agency’s expecting that amount to swell to 85% by 2040.

Rep. Jim Pressel, R-Rolling Prairie, told the Capital Chronicle that he expected lawmakers to eventually reroute supplemental registration fees to the road funding formula. “(But) at what point, I don’t

know what’s the right answer to that,” he said. “It is such a small number right now, but it will become impactful.”

Pressel, who leads the House’s roads-focused committee during legislative sessions, said he wanted to “keep Community Crossings alive.” The program’s other funding sources should “stay put.”

Lawmakers also heard suggestions from groups representing counties, cities and towns.

Community Crossing’s call for projects is shorter than bridge development timelines, said Ryan Hoff of the Association of Indiana Counties, so most of the program’s funds are spent on pavement. Counties are responsible for most of the state’s bridges.

Accelerate Indiana Municipalities’ Jenna Bentley said smaller communities have to save for years to make a match for a grant, while larger communities can easily max out but receive paltry sums compared to their funding needs.

Bentley also said those up north face struggle with the program’s two annual calls for projects because of their shorter construction seasons. The demand leads to competition over a limited number of contractors to do the work, she said.

The two-year interim committee made no recommendations.

Mishler said the group gathered information over this first interim, and would put together policy recommendations over the next, ahead of a budgetyear legislative session in 2025.

When Pressel suggested the task force examine “the need” next year, Mishler said he wanted to go further: “I want to also go, ‘What is the answer?’”

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Tippy Valley Forestry teams headed to state Tippecanoe Valley’s FFA and 4-H Forestry teams are headed to state competition Saturday, Dec. 9.

The teams were the high team at the Triton High School Invitational, Northwestern High School Invitational and Area 10 contest, winning two of the three by more than 200 points.

At Triton, Luke Tucker was high individual, with Aaron Backus the high individual at Northwestern, and Lily Dunbar the high individual at Area 10.

Both teams are coached by Tippecanoe Valley FFA Advisor Mike Jones.

HEADED TO STATE — The Tippecanoe Valley FFA and 4-H Forestry judging teams are headed to state competition Saturday, Dec. 9.

On the teams in the front row from left are Maddy Klinger, Lily Dunbar, Bailey Bussard and Sienna Holder. In the back row are Trevin Hester, Luke Tucker, Aaron Backus, Keith Haney and Kyzer Hughes. Photo provided

by Michael Jones.

Task force recommends boosting food assistance access

By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZ Indiana Capital Chronicle An interim land use task force set its sights on food insecurity on Tuesday, Nov. 14 — recommending legislation to make it easier for Hoosiers to qualify for food assistance, fund transportation or delivery for their groceries and more.

Lawmakers and laypeople representing a variety of industries additionally approved more than threedozen recommendations on zoning, farmland preservation, infrastruc-

ture and redevelopment incentives, housing assistance, health care access and beyond.

Hoosiers going hungry About one in every 10 Indiana residents didn’t have consistent access to enough food in 2021, according to the food bank network Feeding America — on par with the national average.

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The federally funded, staterun SNAP is better known as food stamps.

Indiana University agricultural economist Shellye Suttles said many don’t apply because the process is “difficult and burdensome” compared to the benefits: $6.45 per person per day in September, according to the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration.

Applicants must make less than both a pre-tax and a post-tax income maximum, for example, and must have less than $5,000 in assets.

“In Indiana, for SNAP applicants, we exempt their house, the cars they use to get to work (and) lot of retirement funds … because you can’t touch them,” Weikert Bryant said.

“But it’s essentially penalizing families who have a bank account with more than $5,000 in it — which is contrary to what we want. We want people to be able to have that cushion.”

And those who get into the program can struggle to access grocery stores and other vendors. SNAP can’t be used on transportation or delivery.

Task force member Paul Wyman — representing the real estate industry — noted that getting healthy

food can be a “multi-hour process” for some Hoosiers without access to vehicles or efficient public transit.

“A lot of folks go to convenience stores and make their purchases there,” Wyman said. “Anybody on public transportation goes to the bus stop, (it) takes 45 minutes to get to the grocery store, you can only get a couple sacks to carry back on the bus, (and it’s) another 45 minutes home.”

The task force recommended that lawmakers streamline the SNAP application process, ditch the pretax and asset tests in favor of only a net-income requirement and look into funding transportation and delivery services for SNAP participants — among other suggestions.

Lengthy list of recommendations It was the task force’s third and final meeting.

Sen. Blake Doriot, R-Goshen, said he and Co-Chair Rep. Kendall Culp, R-Rensselaer, labored to turn 50 pages of recommendations submitted by task force presenters into the report’s approved two pages.

The 13-member task force spent several hours Tuesday afternoon debating the recommendations, their phrasing and their potential consequences — but approved a revised report unanimously, 11-0.

“There was at least two other task forces this (interim) that could not pass a recommendation. They went away with nothing,” Culp remarked after the vote. “So, this is great.”

Much of the discussion was on so-

lar and wind siting. Agricultural advocates have increasingly sounded alarms over the energy industry’s use of wide swaths of farmland for those developments.

“What we are asking is: plan with agriculture in mind. Farmland is not just open land waiting to be developed,” said Indiana Farm Bureau Public Policy Director Katrina Hall. “It is developed land. It’s conditioned, conserved, enriched … and irrigated. It’s a lifelong investment that passes from one generation to the other.”

The task force suggested that lawmakers create guidelines for siting such renewable energy projects — even directing them from farmland toward brownfields — and have the Department of Natural Resources look into best practices for constructing the projects on land previously used for surface coal mining.

The 40 recommendations also included county-level data collection on demographic and employment trends, boosting remediation and redevelopment of industry-contaminated brownfields, creating a statewide revolving loan fund for utility infrastructure, changing the state’s hospital assessment fee law and more.

Culp said recommendations with fiscal impacts wouldn’t be presented during the upcoming off-budget legislative session. But he’s hoping to maintain the group’s momentum that Statehouse leaders will approve another meeting ahead of the next budget session.

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