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Cannedy wins 2023 Christmas Bucks contest

By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer

Debbie Cannedy has entered The Shopping Guide News of Fulton County’s Christmas Bucks contest before.

However, this year was different as Cannedy of Rochester took home the top prize of $500.

Cannedy’s entry was deposited at Flirt Boutique in Rochester, one of 11 businesses to participate. People could enter by either taking an entry form out of The Shopping Guide itself or picking up one at one of the participating businesses and putting it in special designated boxes at those businesses. They were able to enter more than once.

Those businesses also included: Ace Hardware, Winamac; Clay’s Flooring, Rochester; Craft Crossing, Rochester; Harvest Moon, Rochester; Monarch Medical Esthetics; Refined — A Resale Boutique, Winamac; RTC, Rochester; Smith Sawyer Smith Agency, Rochester; Odell Lumber and Supply, Rochester; and

Wilson Fertilizer and Grain, Rochester.

Cannedy is welcome to spend her Christmas Bucks at any of the 11 businesses.

“I was very surprised,” said Cannedy. “I only put in a couple of papers.”

She said she’d “most likely” use the money for Christmas gifts.

Coming in second in the contest was Ruthie Taylor of Winamac.

She’s getting $250 in Christmas Bucks, with her entry deposited at Refined — A Resale Boutique.

Refined was also the participating business which won $500 in the contest.

Brandon Melton was third in the contest, winning $150. His entry was put in Monarch Medical Esthetics’ box, which was kept at The Shopping Guide office in Rochester.

Janet Rock of Rochester and Jenny Keller of Winamac got fourth and fifth place respectively, with the women receiving $50 each. Rock’s entry was deposited at Clay’s and Keller’s at Ace Hardware.

CHRISTMAS BUCKS WINNER — Debbie Cannedy of Rochester won the top prize of $500 in The Shopping Guide News of Fulton County’s Christmas Bucks contest. She’s planning to use the funds on Christmas gifts. Shown in Flirt Boutique of Rochester, where Cannedy entered the contest, are from left store employee Debb Lee, Shopping Guide Advertising Representative Andrea McKee, and Cannedy. Photo by Leah Sander.

DRAWING A WINNER — The Shopping Guide News of Fulton County Advertising Representative Andrea McKee, left, draws a Christmas Bucks winner out of a box held by The Papers Director of Marketing Steve Meadows. Photo by Deb Patterson.

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By JOE SICILIANO Guest Writer Troy Dickover works as a handyman in Rochester. Actually, people may know him by his business moniker “Handyman Troy.”

Dickover, who was born in Rochester in 1962, has had many business endeavors over the years. He’s been serving the community since 2016 with his skills at fixing anything that’s placed in front of him.

He developed his skills at a young age.

Dickover was a child when he fixed his older brother’s bike, which had a bent frame.

“The front sprocket was bent so badly that the chain wouldn’t stay on,” Dickover explained. “So, I turned the bike upside down and took a ham-

mer to it. I kept hammering it until it was straight enough for the chain to stay on.”

When he was 13, his mother and stepfather helped him buy a riding lawnmower.

“I mowed yards in the summer and plowed sidewalks in the winter,” Dickover said. “I had a lot of repeat customers back then.”

As an adult, he worked for several local businesses. Dickover worked as a landscaper in the late 1990s.

“I was pretty much a foreman,” he said. “All those trees around the airport you see out there, I planted every single one of them. The trees came in on a semi, they looked dead, and they had no dirt around them; they were just wrapped in plastic.”

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“I dug all the holes with a hand drill, and then I just sat there and put each tree into a hole and filled it in with dirt and staked them,” Dickover said.

When he left the landscaping job, he bought a car wash on East Ninth Street in Rochester.

He then moved to Florida for a time to help out his father after Dickover’s brother died.

Dickover landed a job at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., painting the yard lines on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ football field. The perks included complimentary Super Bowl tickets and free entry to several concerts held at the stadium.

His father passed away in 2016, prompting him to move back home to Rochester where he remains today and serves the town as “Handyman Troy.”

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TAYLOR WINS SECOND PLACE — Ruthie Taylor, left, was the second place winner of $250 in Christmas Bucks in this year’s drawing. She is shown with Angela Anspach, owner of Refined, where she entered the contest. Taylor plans on spending her winnings on her grandkids, husband and maybe even something for herself. Photo by Andrea McKee.

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Obituaries Donald R. Foerg

Donald R. Foerg, 76, Rochester, died at 1:23 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born on Aug. 4, 1947. On Sept. 5, 1996, he married Cindy Shively; who preceded him in death on Sept. 29, 2022.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Dawn Kistler, Plymouth; and close friends, Terry (Renee) Lett, Rochester.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Wilmetta (Gregory) Foerg; in-laws, Roy and Dolly Easterday; and brother-in-law, Chuck Kistler.

Following his wishes no services will be held at this time.

Interment will be held in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.

Lewis Edward Troyer

Lewis Edward Troyer, Winamac, formerly of Culver, died Sunday, Dec. 3, in Hickory Creek, Winamac.

He was born on May 28, 1932. On Aug. 11, 1954, he married Wilma LEWIS EDWARD TROYER Whitehead; who preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 2008.

He is survived by one son, Richard E. (Deborah) Troyer, Troy, Ala.; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Edward Manuel (Pheobe) Troyer; mother and stepfather, Mary (Lee) Dixon; two sons, Brent A. Troyer and Leslie W. Troyer; and one daughter, Cheryl L. Lowry Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. EST Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Rev. Nelda Seger officiating.

The American Legion and VFW will conduct Military Honors at the funeral home.

Friends may call from 10-11 a.m.

EST Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Private burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion or VFW. Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Tina I. VanSpeybroeck

Tina I. VanSeybroeck, 60, Rochester, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Woodlawn Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Mildred Ellen (Gudas) Redweik

Mildred Ellen (Gudas) Redweik, 85, Kewanna, died, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born on May 26, 1938. On Nov. 10, 1956, MILDRED she married REDWEIK Robert John Redweik, Sr.; he preceded her in death on Oct. 24, 2009.

She is survived by her children, Robert (Alisa) Redweik, Jr., Tomball, Texas, Anita Doan, and David (Lora) Redweik, both of Twelve Mile, Susan (Mike) Wood, Jeffersonville; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edwina M. Martin, Winamac, and Mary M. (Jim) Perry, Piqua, Ohio; bother, Edmund E. (Patty) Gudas, Star City; sister-in-law, Erica A. Gudas; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph L. and Antonia A. (Arndt) Gudas Sr.; one sister, Johanna C. Gudas; two brothers, Algrid J. Gudas, and Joseph J. Gudas Jr. Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m.

EST on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. EST Sunday, Dece. 10, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating.

Interment will be held in Victor Chapel Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online Tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Shirley J. Hettinger

Shirley J. Hettinger, 87, Winamac, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born on Dec. 4, 1935. On June 26, 1954, she SHIRLEY J. married Paul HETTINGER E. Hettinger; who survives.

Additonal survivors are one daughter, Lera (Paul) Mayer; and one son, Paul A. (Michelle) Hettinger, both of Winamac; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Arthur and Lera (Kinder) Wenner; two sisters, Mona Shumaker, and Meredith Dewitt.

Private services will be held at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Private interment will be held in Bell Center Cemetery, Bell Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center or the Pulaski County Public Library.

Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

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Richard Earl McIlvain

Richard Earl McIlvain, Sr., 75, Winamac, formerly of Medaryville, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in his residence.

He was born on May RICHARD EARL 16, 1948. On MCILVAIN Nov. 19, 1999, he married Jan Renee Hansell; who survives.

Additional survivors are three sons, Richard E. (Kay) McIlvain, Jr., and Ronald E. (Lori) McIlvain, both of Medaryville, and Travis J. McIlvain, Winamac; three stepsons, Zach Norris, Andy Norris, and Sam Norris; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roy L. (Barbara) McIlvain, Jr., and Ronald A. (Shari) McIlvain, both of Medaryville; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy L. and Dorothy R. (Schultz) McIlvain, Sr.; and daughter Autumn D. Mcllvain.

An Eagle’s service was held at 7 p.m. EST Thursday, Nov. 30, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 1, at Frain Mortuary , Winamac, with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the family c/o Jan McIlvain.

Online Tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Joshua D. Spencer

Joshua D. Spencer, 42, Rochester, died, at 3:21 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in his residence.

He was born on Oct. 10, 1981.

He is surJOSHUA D. vived by his SPENCER daughter, Arissa Enderle, Fort Wayne; mother and s t e p f a t h e r, Christal Jewell (Rich) Garrison; siblings, Mitchell Levi Spencer, North Judson, and Jade Dawn Jewell, Rochester; grandmother, Verna Oliver, Rochester.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Oliver Jackson; and grandfather, Junior Oliver.

Interment was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in Citizens Cemetery, Rochester.

Military graveside services were conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to D.A.V. or the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com

Lorrie Ann Rogers Dental Assistant

Lorrie Ann (Erp) Rogers, 52, North Manchester, formerly of Rochester, went home to be with God on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.

Lorrie was born Nov. 10, 1971. The 52 years that she lived were a gift to so many. In 1990, Lorrie graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School. Lorrie went on to earn a degree from the IU School of LORRIE ANN Dentistry as a dental assistant. Lorrie chose to work ROGERS with people of all ages throughout her life. Sharing her beautiful smile, kind words and love was her superpower.

Lorrie was the much-loved daughter of James and Linda (Hatfield) Erp, Talma; the cherished sister of Diana Erp Nettleton and husband Matthew, North Manchester, and Emily (Erp) Vigne and husband James, Lawrence, Kan. She was the best aunt in the world to Harrison and Wilson Nettleton and Elise and Foster Vigne. Lorrie was a proud mom to her cat Pepper, who she loved very much.

Throughout the final years of her life the people who were her friends, colleagues, Manchester University students and caregivers enriched her life and became a part of her family. Lorrie will always be remembered as one of the strongest people most of us will ever know. She enjoyed making crafts, making wreaths for the holidays and decorating and watching I.U. basketball. Lorrie loved watching movies and became quite a movie trivia buff. Lorrie left this world a better place for all of us by simply being her.

Lorrie was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Peabody Retirement Community Chapel, 400 W. 7th St., North Manchester.

Burial will take place at a later date at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester.

Memorial contributions may be made to the North Manchester First Responders or the Wabash Animal Shelter.

Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Marilyn Sue Zartman Mitchell

Marilyn Sue Zartman Mitchell, 91, Logansport, and longtime Rochester and Fulton resident, died at 2:53 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, MARILYN SUE ZARTMAN Fort Wayne.

MITCHELL She was born on April 16, 1932. On April 13, 1952, she married, Philip C. Zartman; who preceded her in death on June 23, 1974; she married Larry Mitchell in 1999; he preceded her in death in 2018.

She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (Phil) Oliver, Twelve Mile, and Susan (Steve) Skidmore, Rochester; one son, Marty (Joyce) Zartman, Nyona Lake; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, with one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Ruth (Strebe) Mathias; sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie and Junior Montgomery; and two stepdaughters.

Private family services to celebrate her life will take place in spring 2024.

Interment will be held in Fulton Cemetery, Fulton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, Fulton County Public Library or Caston Schools Helping Hands.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

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Sue Guiff, 66, Akron, formerly of Warsaw, died in her home on Nov. 25, 2023.

She was born on Feb. 17. 1957. On Oct. 2, 1986, she marSUE GUIFF ried Maurice Guiff; who preceded her in death.

She is survived by one son, Matt (Angie) Guiff, North Manchester; daughter, Carol Norment, LaGrange; one sister, Marcia Nellans, Warsaw; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Todd Guiff; parents, Dale S. and Rosellyn (Pankop) Nellans; and her canine companion, Bindi.

A life celebration will be held at 3 p.m. on Dec. 28, in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Pastor Butch Troke officiating.

Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. in the funeral home.

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oBituaRies Robert Lee Holloway Jr. Known As Magic Man

Robert Lee “Opie” Holloway Jr. passed away Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at his home.

Opie was born on May 21, 1951, in Rochester. He was the treasured son of Robert L. and Vera Frances Shriver Holloway. Growing up he went to school at Kewanna and graduated with the class of 1969. Shortly thereafter, he served ROBERT LEE our country as a member of the United States HOLLOWAY JR. Navy.

On Nov. 22, 1971, Opie married the love of his life, Lyn Ann Metheny. From their union came a daughter, Chrystal, and son, Robert Lee III. They enjoyed 33 years of life’s adventures.

Sadly, she passed away in 2004.

On Jan. 9, 2009, Becky Sue Mathias and Opie were married.

They shared 11 years together before she sadly passed away in 2021.

Professionally, Opie began his career at Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo. A man of diverse interests, he next worked at Dean’s Foods in Rochester then later at Pilgrim Farms in Plymouth. He drove a forklift the majority of his career. Opie was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles No. 852 and enjoyed visiting with friends there nearly every day.

Known as “The Magic Man,” Opie was a master magician entertaining at special celebrations and parties for children and adults alike. He always managed to have something up his sleeve and could pull things out of midair, a delight to all who watched his shows.

Opie mastered the linking rings another pinnacle point of his program. At home, Opie could be found tinkering on his 1956 Ford truck fine tuning the engine. He loved hitting the slot machines, Demolition Derbies and dirt track racing at the speedway.

Left to cherish Opie’s memory are his children, Chrystal Lyn Raderstorf of Rochester and Robert Lee Holloway III and wife Keri Jackson of Hammond; a granddaughter, Tori Raderstorf and fiancée Eric Gumino; a sister, Gloria “Ann” Chapel of Kokomo; an uncle to Susan Meissnest and husband Kurt, Deanna Kay Johnson and Kimberly Sue Zellers and companion Ron; and a great-uncle to Branden Karl Johnson, Carly Rose Zellers and Kylie Frances Brook Johnson.

Preceding Opie in death are his parents; wives, Lyn Ann Holloway on July 1, 2004, and Becky Holloway on Oct. 20, 2021; a sister, Karen Johnson; two brothers-in-law, Carl Johnson and Larry Chapel; and Smokie, his treasured German shepherd.

A celebration of the life of Robert Rob “Opie” Holloway will be at noon Thursday, Dec. 7, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with his family from 10 a.m. to noon. Military honors will be accorded by the Fulton County Veteran’s Honor Guard and the United States Navy Honors Team. Burial will follow in the Citizen’s Cemetery.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made in Opies name to the Eagles Lodge Scholarship Fund, 1081 E. 4th St., Rochester, IN 46975.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made to Opie’s family at goodfamilyfh.com.

A miniature village will be unveiled at a Christmas Open House at the Rochester branch of the Fulton County Public Library.

FCPL employees have nearly completed the work of erecting the “Original Snow Village,” composed of more than 100 hand-painted figurines donated by Tom and Sue Bair. The finished village will have its official unveiling at the Open House, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in the grand hall near the children’s department. Santa Claus will also be on hand to hear Christmas wishes and pose for photos. Hot chocolate, cookies and other refreshments will be served.

The village was first displayed during the 2022 holiday season, though not in its entirety. This year’s display will include “lots of little extras,” said the display’s coordinator, children’s department librarian Morgan Davis. “We will be displaying all of it … It’s super exciting.”

“Little extras” include a Christmas parade scene with a marching band, carolers, vendors and floats, as well as an operational train set.

“Everybody loves a train,” noted Davis.

To accommodate the extra scenery, Davis was assisted by FCPL Maintenance Supervisor Phil Dilley who created additional infrastructure. Davis likened the process to “civil engineering.”

The village has churches, shops,

BiRths Roland, Jacobson, Ariz., and John Richardson, New Paris. Paternal great-grandparents are Omer and Virgina Miller, Milford, and Rosa Slabaugh, Bremen.

Violet Ray Shidler Sierra Gonzalez and Jesse Shidler Jr., are the parents of a daughter, Violet Ray, born at 12:44 p.m. Dec. 1, in Woodlawn Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

She joins siblings, Joesiah Parish, 11, and Addalin Shidler, 8.

Maternal grandparents are Rachel Cauley and Dusty Howard, Rochester. Paternal grandparents are Karen and Jesse Shidler, Winamac.

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IN MINIATURE — Fulton County Public Library’s Morgan Davis, left, takes a break from her work erecting the Rochester branch’s “Original Snow Village” to point out one of the display’s many details. The village, which fills two sides of the library’s grand hall, will be completed in time for an appearance by Santa Claus at the annual Christmas Open House from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11. Photo provided by Erica Coffing. restaurants (including a McDonald’s), bus depot, courthouse, post office, fire station, Coca-Cola bottling plant, used car lot and a public library. Scattered throughout the miniature world are scenes of its residents engaged in winter recreation — sledding, skating, making snow angels and more.

“We are so grateful to the staff at the Fulton County Public Library for continuing the ‘Original Snow Village,’” said Sue Bair. “It all began over 35 years ago with one simple piece, ‘The Christmas Tree Stand.’ Little did I know at

the time it would become a passion of pure Christmas glee for years to come.

“My mother was instrumental in purchasing many of the pieces for my birthday, which is the end of December. Remarkably, it just grew and grew,” she continued.

“Thank you so much to the Fulton County Public Library staff for all their efforts in preserving and presenting the magic of the ‘Original Snow Village’ for all of our beloved community to enjoy.”

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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

Credit Acceptance Corporation v.

Jesseca Freant, Rochester, $5,527.03

Superior Court

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

Complaints

Teresa I. Martin Laurisa and Wilmer Martin are the parents of a daughter, Teresa I., born at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 30.

She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces.

Jaxon James Slabaugh Theressa and Jared Slabaugh, Roann, are the parents of a son, Jaxon James, born at 6:57 a.m. Dec. 1, in Woodlawn Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 1/2 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Jennifer and Blain Richardson, Chili. Paternal grandparents are Ruth Miller, Goshen, and Daniel Slabaugh, New Paris. Maternal great-grandparents are Kathy

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Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Amanda Morris, Cicero, $192.50; Arianne Mayberry, Portage, Mich.,$154.50; Makenzie Vanvactor, Culver, $154.50; Fernando Diaz, South Bend, $164.50; Coreyanna Mirelez, Shelbyville, Tenn., $164.50; Francis Quinn, Carmel, $192.50; Darius Williams, Hagerstown, Md., $175; Haley Cherry, Niles, Mich., $192.50; Cameron Minix, Culver, $154.50; Caitlin Schrimsher, Monterey, $192.50; Shaughnessy Catriona, Cincinnati, Ohio, $192.50; Caleb Pike, Plymouth, $154.50; EmSTATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF FULTON SS: IN THE FULTON COURT CAUSE NO. 25C01-2311-MI-676 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: ADAM W. DILLE Petitioner NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Adam William Dille, whose mailing address is: 1827 Bachelor Lane, Rochester, Indiana 46975, in the Fulton County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that Adam William Dille has filed a petition in the Fulton County Court requesting that his name be changed to Adam William Andrews.

Adam W. Dille, Petitioner Date: 11-14-23 Dawn Ziemek, Clerk

ily Leyes, Mishawaka, $175; Julia Schutz, Dyer, $175; Douglas Colindras, Lexington, Ky, $175; Jose Rivas, Rochester, $175; Giulia Guglielmo, Arlington, Va., $164.50; Cynthia AdamsWagle, La Porte, $154.50; Dwayne Henderson II, Carmel, $154.40; Robert Eaton, Louisville, Ky., $175; Stacy Gamble, Rochester, $164.50; Dannie Terry, Indianapolis, $154.50; Enzo Kain, Plymouth, $192.50; Logan Fullenkamp, Valparaiso, $164.50; Jamie Nush, Goshen, $164.50 Driving while suspended — Zachary Scott, Peru, $164.50 Operating with expired plates — Jessica Hardesty, Mishawaka, $164.00 Disregarding a stop sign — Ghanim Alwan, Indianapolis,

$192.50; Chandler Bright, Rochester, $164.50 Learners permit violation — Brayden Tibbs, Elkhart, $164.50

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

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Special Christmas presentation Dec. 10 A gospel concert with The Nobles will be presented at 6 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 10, at Riverview Community Church, 2780 SR 110, Tippecanoe.

Timothy and Hosanna Noble are returning to Riverview for a special Christmas celebration.

The Nobles play piano and violin.

From the young age of 3, Timothy has desired to honor God with his music, which is expressed by his love for sacred music and the great hymns of the church.

Hosanna’s love for music blossomed at age 5 when her mother got her started in music lessons. She loved the violin and has been playing it since.

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School of Music and enhanced her soprano voice. Before marrying, she did concerts with her family.

The Nobles travel full time presenting concerts, which feature their vocals as well as the piano and violin along with pictures, narration and family participation. Their desire is that people enjoy the music and get the message of the songs. Their programs proclaim the gospel, encourage and uplift Christians, and bring honor and glory to God. There is no ticket charge. An opportunity for a generous love offering will be given.

For more information contact, Pastor Rod Ruberg (574) 2234193.

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SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION — A gospel concert with Hosanna and Timothy Noble will be presented at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Riverview Community Church, 2780 SR 110, Tippecanoe. Photo provided

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Mizpah Shrine Circus coming to Fort Wayne in January The 78th annual Mizpah Shrine Circus will take place Jan. 26-28, 2024, at the Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne.

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Updates and happenings in and around the area Senior bingo meets at 2 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month, at the Akron Public Library.

—o— The annual Twelve Mile Christmas Pageant will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 9-10, Twelve Mile.

—o— The Indiana 4-H Foundation has announced scholarship opportunities for 2024. Visit bit. ly/4hscholarship to download applications. Applications are due to the county’s 4-H educator by Jan. 25. Contact your county’s 4-H Purdue Extension Office to learn more.

—o— Families Helping Families is in need of formula and diapers for the community. If interested in donating or in need of formula and/or diapers, stop by from 2-5 p.m. Mondays, at the Solid Rock Church, 913 Main St., Rochester.

For more information, call Michelle Skiles (574) 835-8813.

—o— Retired and Senior Volunteer Program offers several opportunities to serve in Fulton County; it’s for anyone 55 or older. Volunteer and learn a new skill, or utilize current skills. It’s free and easy to join. Have fun and make new friends at once. Contact Angie King with any questions,

State General Assembly starts 2024 session State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) gathered with fellow legislators Nov. 21 at the Statehouse for Organization Day — the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly.

Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers.

This day also provides members of the Senate and House of Representatives with the opportunity to meet before session officially reconvenes in January. By state law, the 2024 session will conclude on or before March 14.

“The General Assembly gathers valuable information each interim through our interim study committees,” Donato said. “I am eager to see what legislation is created as a result of that hard work during the 2024 session, and as always, I will continue to serve Senate District 18 to the best of my ability.”

As the 2024 session gets underway, Donato encourages residents of Senate District 18 to contact her with any questions or comments they may have. Donato may be reached via email at senator.donato@iga.in.gov or by phone at (800) 382-9467.

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—o— A low-cost vaccine and wellness clinic will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 17, at the Fulton County Animal Shelter, 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester. For more information, contact (574) 2237387.

—o— The Fulton County Historical Society has a variety of items for sale. Hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 9-24. Various vendors and handmade crafts are available.

For more information, call (574) 223-4436.

—o— The next council meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 12, in the commissioner’s room, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester; view the meetings on RTC Channel 4. Meeting information can be found at fulton.in.us.

—o— A miracle tree has been set up at Shepherd’s Chevrolet, Rochester. A family can be sponsored by selecting an ornament and giving it to the front desk at the dealership. Sponsors are provided with a wish list. There is no dollar amount on what a sponsor can spend on the family. Trees will

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It offers weekly recovery circles, community resources, fun activities, social events, free meals, and life skills. For more information, call (574) 223-2233, visit the website at recoverycafefultoncounty. org, or the Facebook page fb.com/ recoverycafefultoncounty.

—o— Free movies at the Times Theater will include “The Grinch” at 2 p.m. and “A Christmas Story” at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. The movie “Home Alone” will be shown at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10.

—o— Registration for the 2024 spring soccer season is open to players 4 years old through sixth grade. There will not be a seventh and eighth grade team this spring. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 31; there will be no late registrations. If you have any questions, contact Michelle Maroney at (574) 835-3119, or visit the Fulton County Soccer

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—o— There will be a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at Rochester High School, in the main gym. Call (800) 7332767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter rochesterhs to schedule an appointment.

—o— This month veterans may adopt a dog or cat at no cost at the Fulton County Animal Shelter, Rochester. Adoptions are by appointment. First step is to submit an application and staff will follow up to make an appointment within 24 hours. The no-cost adoption is sponsored by VFW, Rochester. Visit the website for an application.

Dog application: fultoncoanimalcenter.org/application-to-adopt-a-dog.

Cat application: fultoncoanimalcenter.org/apply-to-adopt-a-cat.

—o— Grace Church offers free meals open to the public from 5:30-7 p.m. every Wednesday, 201 W. Seventh St., Rochester.

Served by Grace Church, First Baptist Church, First Christian Church, and Mill Creek Church.

Leftover food is available to take home.

—o— The Rochester Lions Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month, in the Lions Clubhouse, 102 Monticello Road, Rochester.

—o— Santa’s hours for this week are from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, and Monday, Dec. 11, downtown Rochester.

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Let’s study the Bible David’s prayer of confession

(Read: Psalm 51:1-19) “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10) F i r s t , there is a cost for committing sin.

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As we see in Psalm 51:3-4, David paid for his sins physically and became ill. But the spiritual cost was also great. He lost

the purity of his heart (verses 1-2) and therefore needed to be washed and cleansed (verse 7).

Notice the words used for sin here: transgressions means acts of rebellion, defying God by crossing over the line God has drawn; iniquity means inward crookedness, perversity; sin means missing the mark, failing to meet God’s standard.

Verse 17 suggests that David’s heart not only became defiled, but it also became hard. When we harbor sin, it hardens the heart.

David’s eyes were also affected; all he could see were his sins (verse 3). People with a dirty conscience are usually on the defensive, wondering what other people may know. Sin also affected his ears, for he lost the sound of joy and gladness (verse 8). Nothing sounds good to a person out of fellowship with God.

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The inner person (heart and spirit, verse 10) was out of fellowship with God (verse 11), and there was no joy. God does not take away the Holy Spirit when we sin (John 14:16), but we do grieve the Spirit and thereby lose his fellowship and help (Ephesians 4:30-32). There is a high cost for low living!

Second, there is a cost to confessing sin. True confession of sin involves repentance, a sincere change of mind.

During that year when David covered his sins, he thought he would “get away” with something.

But when Nathan confronted David about his sins, David’s heart smote him and he repented.

There is a difference between admitting sins and confessing sins. Confession (1 John 1:9) literally means “to say the same thing.” If we say the same thing about our sins that God says about them, and we truly mean it, then we are confessing sin.

True confession costs something — a broken spirit and a contrite heart (verse 17). This does not mean that we do penance and earn forgiveness, but it does mean that we are so broken by our sins that we hide nothing from God. Third, there is a cost for cleansing sin. Good works cannot cleanse sin, not even religious works and sacrifices (verses 16-17). Only the blood of Jesus Christ can wash away sins (Hebrews 10:1-18; 1 John 1:7-2:2).

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Four tips for sending beautiful holiday greetings on a budget (StatePoint) If you have less time and less money to dedicate to the holidays, it doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite traditions, such as sending a yearly holiday card.

In a survey conducted by AmericanGreetings.com, 60% of Americans sent cards last year and 90% of people said they bring them joy. Here are a few tips to make this year’s family greeting more special than ever before, even while on a budget and time crunch.

Write A Personal Message Holiday greetings don’t have to be the same for every recipient. In fact, 71% of people surveyed said personalization, such as adding a custom note, is their favorite part of cards.

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Count down to Christmas with an Advent calendar (StatePoint) As Christmas approaches, there is no better way to kick off the holiday season and get the entire family excited about the approaching fun and festivities than with an advent calendar.

For over a century, celebrants have marked the days before Christmas and enjoyed a daily treat, with advent calendars.

Fun thematic twists on this tradition have included everything from games and puzzles for kids to dog chews for furry friends.

Of course, in the modern era, there are now digital options, too, such as the interactive Jacquie Lawson Advent Calendar.

This unique virtual calendar offers beautiful illustrations of a fictional English country estate with daily exciting features like a scavenger hunt, gifts, animated stories, books, games, creative activities, puzzles and more.

An advent calendar is not just a daily treasure trove of surprises, it’s a rich holiday tradition for people of all ages that embraces the beauty of the season.

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Holiday cards The holiday season is the perfect time to catch friends and family up on the events of the past year. While all that notewriting is a beautiful way to stay connected to the people that matter most, it can lead to writing fatigue. To write and address your greeting cards with more ease and less stress, use a tool such as Dr. Grip, a wide body ergonomic pen with a comfortable rubber grip. Its smooth-writing ink dries quickly to help avoid smears, so your sentiments won’t get muddled. To prepare envelopes in bulk, use a wet cotton ball to moisten the glue seal, then press firmly down on each envelope.

Post your notes using fun, festive seasonal stamps.

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How to host the holidays affordably (StatePoint) From getting your home ready for guests and finding the perfect gifts to preparing a delicious meal, the holidays can seem overwhelming and expensive — but they don’t have to be. Take the following steps to save time and money on seasonal essentials.

Prepping Your Home To get your home ready for holiday hosting, begin by de-cluttering surface areas such as tables and kitchen counters. Next, take an

inventory and purchase any additional cleaning supplies you’ll need for a deep clean. Remember, air care products like festive candles or sprays can freshen cleaned spaces. Next, decorate by sprinkling different holiday décor pieces in the rooms’ focal points.

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Making The Menu Food is a unifying component of any holiday celebration. To get started, set a menu that consists of a variety of appetizers, light snacks, side dishes, entrees and desserts to accommodate guests’ cravings and preferences. Consider using healthier variations of the season’s comforting and tasty dishes with DG Better For You recipes, which include Potato Crusted Chicken and Green Bean

5 tips for getting kids involved in holiday traditions (StatePoint) The holiday season is a magical time of year filled with cherished traditions that bring families together. And while giftgiving is one of the most beloved customs (especially for children), it can sometimes overshadow the true spirit of the season. Here are a few festive winter activities that focus on quality time together and spreading joy.

Spread Joy With Kid-Created Cards According to a recent survey from AmericanGreetings.com, nearly 90% of Americans say that season’s greetings bring them joy; and 92% say they specifically enjoy kids’ homemade cards. This year, eliminate the stress of planning holiday cards—and teach kids about spreading cheer—with the Creatacard app for iPad. The easy-to-use app from American Greetings allows kids to create, color and customize cards using virtual tools, including markers, photo frames, stamps and and stickers. Once complete, the greeting can be sent via email, text, or on social media. It’s a simple, cost-effective and personalized way to teach them about bringing joy to others.

Quality Time In The Kitchen Kids love sweet treats, so start involving them with baking and decorating traditional holiday

goodies. In addition to being an excellent way to spend time together as a family, the tradition teaches them cooking basics, like reading recipes and measuring ingredients. Be sure to make it fun with plenty of frosting and sprinkles, or even add some competition with a decorating contest. You can also pair this activity with a cozy movie night or deliver treats to neighbors and family members to teach the importance of kindness and giving.

Deck The Halls A perfect holiday tradition for the whole family to get involved in is the Christmas tree. Whether it’s a trip to pick out a real tree, or setting up an artificial one, you can make it an adventure from set-up to decoration. Plus, crafting homemade ornaments each year is the perfect kid contribution. Not only will they take pride in their creations, but each year will spark a bit of holiday nostalgia.

Interactive Christmas Countdown According to a recent survey, what do 94% of Americans say increases the excitement of the holiday season? Advent calendars. But this year, skip the paper versions and get the whole family engaged with the interactive Jacquie Lawson Advent Calendar.

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fers breathtaking illustrations of a fictional English country estate with exciting features unlocked daily in December. From a scavenger hunt to music, daily gifts, animated stories, books, games, creative activities, puzzles, and so much more, there, there’ something for everyone to enjoy and look forward to each day of the season. Teach the spirit of giving.

While it can sometimes be easier to do the holiday shopping yourself, involving kids in gift-giving can teach them the thoughtfulness behind selecting meaningful gifts. If you have a large family, consider a Secret Santa where everyone shops for one specific family member. This is also a good opportunity to help kids make homemade gifts with more sentimental value. For an added lesson, explain how to follow a budget and count money when at the store.

By incorporating these tips into your holiday traditions, you will create lasting memories, instill valuable lessons and celebrate the joy of giving with your family.

of all ages jumping for joy, save on national toy brands at your local Dollar General such as Melissa & Doug, LEGO, Fisher-Price, Play Doh, Barbie, Pokémon, L.O.L. Surprise!, ZURU 5 Surprise and more.

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By JACKIE GORSKI Times-Union Wheels on Fire — Cancer Crusaders presented checks of $34,000 each to Fulton County Cancer Fund under the Northern Indiana Community Fund and to the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County, which is dispersed by the K21 Health Foundation, on Sunday, Dec. 3.

Chris Morehouse, co-chair, said Wheels on Fire has been around for 10 years. It started as a ministry of Beaver Dam Community Church “and they were doing most of the stuff through Relay for Life,” and then in 2015 they decided to go out on their own and make it their own little group.

“We’re just here to help people fight (cancer). No one fights alone.

That’s kind of our motto. We don’t want anyone fighting this battle alone,” Morehouse said.

The money is raised through

DONATION TO FULTON COUNTY CANCER FUND — Wheels On Fire presented a check of $34,000 to the Fulton County Cancer Fund under the Northern Indiana Community Fund Sunday. Photo by Jackie Gorski, Times-Union. different events, including fundraisers and through donations from people’s memoriams.

Morehouse said the donations this year are pretty much in line with last year’s donations. Last year, the ministry presented the two funds with checks of $35,000 each.

Established in 2010, the Fulton County Cancer Fund provides funds to local citizens who are in need of financial assistance due to hardships or lack of insurance to purchase medications directly related to cancer.

Find more information on the fund on the website, nicf.org/

funds/fulton-county-cancer-fund.

The Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund, administered by K21 Health Foundation, provides assistance to financially-eligible residents of Kosciusko County who are suffering from cancer.

The purpose of the fund is to relieve some of the financial strain

that often accompanies the diagnosis. The assistance provided includes rent or mortgage payments, utilities, insurance, food, car payments and prescription medications.

Learn more about the fund on the website k21healthfoundation. org/cancer-care-fund.

Blood: The irreplaceable gift of oneself

By EMILY SCHOUTEN MS, MLS (ASCP) Editor’s Note: Emily Schouten is the laboratory director for Woodlawn Health.

My mother gave me a paperback copy of Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula” as a high schooler. Initially skeptical, but it quickly became one of my favorite novels.

The Gothic horror novel was published in 1897 and follows the adventures of vampire hunters traveling across Europe to destroy Count Dracula. One plotline in the story is about Lucy Westenra, who falls victim to Count Dracula. She

is given several transfusions of blood to save her life.

Dracula was primarily written in the 1890s. The concept of lifesustaining blood was well understood by the 19th century. The first successful transfusion of human blood occurred decades before the novel’s publication. Now, a little over 100 years later, advances in science and medicine have led to safe and successful blood transfusions for thousands of people every day.

Every person’s blood contains four elements. The red blood cells carry oxygen to every cell in our body. White blood cells form our

immune system and create antibodies to fight bacteria and viruses, and platelets help our bodies stop bleeding when we have a cut. Plasma is the liquid portion of the blood that carries the nutrients and blood cells we need to stay alive.

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Locally, the American Red Cross and South Bend Medical Foundation organize blood drives to collect units of blood that are used for lifesaving transfusions. A blood donation involves a generous person giving about an hour of their time to make an enormous impact on the life of another. The donated pint of blood may help as many as three people by providing transfusions for red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. Woodlawn Health receives units of red blood cells from both the American Red Cross and South Bend Medical Foundation.

In an age of self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, and supercomputers in the palm of our hands, giving one’s time and self is still a powerful medical tool that can decide life or death. Bram Stoker’s use of a blood transfusion was revolutionary for his time. Now, it remains a potent treatment for many conditions.

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HERE FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON — Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are shown in Santa’s house outside the Fulton County Courthouse during the Rochester Downtown Partnership’s Holiday Stroll Friday, Dec. 1.

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PODIATRY A LITTLE GRINCHY — The Grinch was present at the Rochester Downtown Partnership’s Holiday Stroll Friday, Dec. 1. Photo provided by Christine Walsh.

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GETTING NEW BOOKS — Students in Caston Elementary School first grade teacher Angel Elliott’s class are getting new books thanks to a $500 Indiana Retired Teachers Association grant. Pictured are in front from left Aiden Barton, Aura Mims, Azalea Martir, Talia Kitts, Joreen Santillana, Paisley Baldwin and Jaxon Williams. In the back row are Elliott, Everett Zartman, Hudsen Whitt, Sadie Elza, Charlotte Hotsinpiller, Luke Cook and Caston Elementary School Principal Jennifer Lukens. Photo by Leah Sander.

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RECEIVING A GRANT — Caston Elementary School first grade teacher Angel Elliott was presented with a $500 Indiana Retired Teachers Association grant Tuesday, Nov. 21 by IRTA representatives. She’s to use the money for new books for her class.

Shown from left are IRTA Area 3 Director Brad Seward, IRTA of Cass County President Barrie McClain, Elliott, IRTA of Fulton County Co-President Stephenia Barkman-Adams, Caston Elementary School Principal Jennifer Lukens, and Caston School Corp. Superintendent Angela Miller. Photo by Leah Sander.

After retiring McMillen’s number, Lady Zs beat Southwood Rylee Clevenger hit three 3-pointers and scored a game-high 13 points. Ella McCarter added 11 as the Rochester girls basketball team defeated Southwood 39-25 on a night they honored the school’s all-time leading scorer, Sheila McMillen.

Already leading 18-14 at halftime, Rochester scored on each of its first four possessions of the second half.

Rochester retired McMillen’s uniform No. 20 in a pregame ceremony. She is believed to be the first Rochester athlete in any sport to

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McMillen led Rochester to a sectional title in 1995, famously scoring 41 points in a sectional final win over Caston. She played collegiately at Notre Dame. She is also a member of the Rochester High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

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It was enough to lead the Zebras to a 44-26 win over the Warriors.

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Boys Wrestling Led by five undefeated wrestlers, Rochester went 4-1 and won the Bob Read Classic Super Duals at Plymouth Saturday.

Layne Horn (126), Brant Beck (165), Colin Weiand (190), Alex Deming (215) and Brady Beck (HWT) all went 5-0 on the day.

In pool play, Rochester beat Goshen 42-34 and Mishawaka 48-30 before losing to Plymouth 39-37. Rochester, Mishawaka and Plymouth finished in a three-way tie at 2-1. Rochester was declared the winner of the pool on the totalmatches-won tiebreaker.

Rochester defeated Harrison (West Lafayette) 64-18 and Fort Wayne Dwenger 57-18 in the place rounds to end their day and win the title.

Rochester is ranked No. 1 in Class 1A of the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association poll.

Girls Wrestling Lilly Gerald, Makenna McKee, Amber Blackburn and Laine Peppler all went 43-0 for the Rochester girls wrestling team in a tournament at Maconaquah Saturday.

Swimming The Rochester girls swimming team finished seventh out of eight teams. Rochester boys finished third out of eight teams at the Warsaw Invitational Saturday.

Senior Jake Seuferer won the 500 freestyle and teamed with Wes Steininger, Tanner Reese and Spencer Backus to win the 200 freestyle relay 1:37.04.

Kylie Haselby was ninth in the 100 freestyle in 1:11.09 and was the highest-placing Rochester girls swimmer.

Bowling Rochester senior Enrique Navarro bowled a 300 game in a match against LaVille Sunday.