Shopping Guide News of Fulton County - December 21, 2022

From the fire in the fireplace to the lights on the Christmas tree, the holiday season has a glow like no other time of the year.

Across Fulton County, houses, trees and bushes are festooned with lights, and lawns are suddenly inhabited by jolly old elves in sleighs pulled by gravity-defying reindeer, giant inflatable snowmen and solemn nativity scenes. The variety is endless, but what they all have in common is that glow.

Rochester’s Janet Bisch expresses her own Christmas glow through plastic blow molds. Maybe the most famous blow mold is the pink flamingo, first created by Don Featherstone in 1957. But these days, they are more often seen around the holidays, when they take on the myriad forms of Christmas iconography such as the nativity scene — like the one currently gracing the Fulton County Courthouse lawn — though they have since branched out into more contemporary characters as well: The Grinch of Dr. Seuss or Charles Schultz’s “Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown.”

Since around 2005, when she acquired a mold depicting a schoolhouse, Bisch has been amassing a large collection of plastic blow molds new and old, focusing on

Easter, Halloween and Christmas. “I thought they were neat,” she said simply.

Currently a partial selection of her favorite Christmas pieces fill her front yard at 1228 Washington St., where every evening from 6-10 p.m., they explode into life. “I have too many to fit in the yard,” she commented, “So I try to switch it around every year. … I added music this year.”

The electricity bill can get “a little nuts,” Bisch noted, but she uses as many LED lights as possible and has all the figures set on timers.

The blow molds are also complemented by lights on the roof of her house. She is also careful to stake down much of the display to combat

high winds, which this year have been particularly problematic.

Like other collectors, she favors pieces from ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. “The older ones are hard to find,” she added, not to mention expensive, with some classics fetching hundreds of dollars online and in antique stores. “Now they are so expensive I only pick the ones I really like.”

After she was hooked, Bisch discovered a collector in Bremen, Steve Nelson, who she said owns more than 2,000. “I spent two hours looking at his blow molds,” she recalled.

“The farthest I ever went to pick one up was Clinton,” said Bisch. Her youngest son, who lives in Kokomo,

also helps her track them down. Blow molds are also sold at regular retail stores such as Walmart, where she first saw them for sale.

This year’s centerpiece is an allwhite nativity scene made by Union Products — where Don Featherstone was the product designer — which she found at an antique mall in Kokomo.

As well as decorating her own property, Bisch also visits family in Indianapolis at Christmas, where they walk through a large light display and enjoy apple cider.

Bisch plans to continue collecting and displaying her blow molds “as long as I can climb a ladder. … It keeps me busy. Everybody has got to have a hobby.”

Kristin Marchlik has a deep love for horses

“I grew up close to a racetrack in Illinois,” stated Kristin Marchlik, Rochester. “My mother worked at the racetrack, so I was exposed to horses at an early age. When I was 5, my love for horses grew even deeper. I was the oldest of seven kids, so we didn’t have a lot of extra money to spare. But my parents gave me riding lessons. I’ve been riding ever since.”

Marchlik bought her first horse when she was 20. “I

boarded it a couple of years at Crooked Creek Trail, Royal Center. I worked there giving riding lessons. I also broke horses and organized trail rides.”

Now she keeps her horses at home. “I take care of them. In the summer, we ride the horses about every day. In the winter, I make sure they’re exercised regularly. I don’t want them getting fat and sassy,” she chuckled.

Her son Adam, who is now in law school, was in the Horse and Pony Club in 4-H. Her daughter MadiLynn, who is a sophomore at Rochester High School, still

shows horses at the fair. “It’s interesting,” Marchlik remarked. “We use particular horses for particular contests. I have three horses: Remi, Sam and Annie. Each one is unique with different drives and characteristics.”

As a riding instructor, Marchlik encourages her students to be courageous. “Horses can sense when a person is scared of them. I tell my students not to let the animal intimidate them. Before they ever ride the horse, I’ll have them go up and pet the horse. The goal is to establish a relationship … a connection.”

Again, Marchlik stresses having a love for the animal. “A person should never go out and buy a horse simply because they want something to ride. You have to really care about the animal. Horses are needy. They sometimes get sick or injured. They often break things their owners will have to repair. They are expensive to buy and feed. Owning a horse is a commitment.”

Marchlik started her career as a paralegal. “I got a bachelor’s degree at Purdue Global in legal studies with a minor in medical coding. I worked for a personal injury attorney for years, and the training served me well.”

From 2013 to 2022 she worked for the Fulton County prosecuting attorney.

“I also have a love for numbers,” she said. “While working for Mike Anderson Chrysler Dodge Jeep I got to use some of my mathematical skills. At Midwest Eye Consultants I was involved in billing, coding and insurance.”

Now she works in the accounting department of Midwest Spring and Stamping, Mentone. “I wanted a change and an op-

portunity to expand my career. I started this past June. I work in the corporate office.”

A typical day for Marchlik is working with customers. She does payroll, and at the end of the month she balances the books. “Our plant employs about 100 people. It’s a great place to work. The turnover is small. People stay to retire. I like my

job a lot.”

She admits that it takes special relational skills to handle customers. “The work is sometimes hard and often I work overtime.”

When she gets home from work, though, it’s her time to take care of the horses. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Rochester High School graduate inducted to Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

Shela (McMillen) Keller, a 1995 graduate of Rochester High School, has been named a 2023 Women’s Inductee to the Indiana Basetball Hall of Fame. She joined nine other women in this year’s roster.

The board of directors of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame recently announced their 2023 women’s induction class, to be honored at the 21st annual Women’s Awards Banquet.

Sheila (McMillen) Keller led the Rochester Zebras with 28.2 points her senior season, which ranked No. 2 in Indiana that year. Her senior season statistics earned her All Conference, South Bend Area Player of the Year, Parade All-American, a Nike AllAmerican, North/South All-Star and a member of the Indiana AllStar team. She holds the all-time scoring record, for boys and girls, at Rochester with 1,696 career points. She was a member of the Hall of Fame’s 2020 Silver Anniversary Team.

Following her time at Rochester, she went to Notre Dame,

where her senior year was highlighted by being named team captain, MVP, Francis Patrick O’Connor Award (best displays total embodiment and inspiration to their team) and being named to the Big East All Tourney and Academic All-Star Team. She was also a participant in the ESPN College 3-point Championship.

Sheila is currently a varsity assistant at Carmel High School, after numerous other coaching positions since graduation. She is also a black belt in taekwondo.

The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame’s 21st Annual Women’s Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, April 29. The day’s events will include a free reception at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Museum that afternoon and a banquet that evening at the Primo Banquet Hall in Indianapolis.

Reservations will be available online, over the phone or through mail order in early 2023. Call the Hall at (765) 529-1891, visit hoopshall.com or email kayla@hoopshall.com for more information.

Neighbors

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New questions

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Hardy Boys books — Would any good neigh-

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LP tank — Looking for a used 500-gallon, 330-gallon, 250-gallon or 120-gallon LP tank. If you have one you own and no longer need, please call (574) 551-3296.

Mechanic — I am looking for someone willing to work on my car. I’ve called many mechanics around Warsaw but no one will touch my car since it has a reputation to have a bad transmission. I’m not looking to get anybody in trouble, I just want the transmission fixed. Text (574) 306-8794.

Fourth-graders learn about circuits

For more than 30 years, Fulton County REMC has been partnering with the Purdue Extension office of Fulton County to bring the circuit board program to fourthgraders at local schools.

The program starts with a demonstration that familiarizes students with electrical terms and safety procedures. Later, each student has the chance to turn a wooden board and baggie of parts into a working circuit board.

This year, circuit-board-building day at Caston was Dec. 14, when 70 fourth-grade kids built circuit boards within three hours. Not only are students learning electrical concepts behind different types of circuits, they’re also learning to use basic tools such as screwdrivers, wire strippers and pliers. They even practice applying that handy old phrase “righty-tighty, leftyloosey.” In the last step of the project, students solder with the help of an adult.

When they’re finished, students test their circuit boards and they light up when the light bulb comes on, according to Carissa Ziemek, marketing and communication specialist for Fulton County REMC.

Each student also has a completely finished circuit board project for 4-H that can be taken to the county fair.

Completing the annual project at five local elementary schools takes a village, Ziemek said, and REMC wants to thank the Purdue Extension of Fulton County for its help and partnership, as well as the parents who volunteer to help.

Terry W. Weiss Avid IU Alumnus

Terry W. Weiss, 80, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the Norton-Brownsboro Hospital, Louisville, Ky. This followed a sudden illness while visiting his grandson in Taylorsville, Ky.

On Nov. 30, 1942, Terry William Weiss was born in Mishawaka to William and Maxine (Darr) Weiss. Sadly, his father William passed away when he was only 3 years old. Later his mother met and married Delbert Schlarb, who helped raise Terry. Proudly, he graduated with the class of 1960 of Wakarusa High School. While in high school, he was president of the photography club and was active in Future Farmers of America. Terry went on to earn a bachelor of science degree from Indiana University. He grew up in Wakarusa and moved to South Bend before making Rochester his home.

On Dec. 7, 1963, Terry and Peggy Jean Stoner were married in Syracuse. They shared 46 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, she passed away on Feb. 1, 2010. Developing a strong work ethic, Terry began his career at Bethlehem Steel in Gary. Later, working professionally as surveyors, the Weisses worked for Lang-Feeney and Associates in South Bend. When that company acquired R.E. Daake and Associates, Terry and his family moved to Rochester. He retired in 2018. Terry’s memberships include Eagles and VFW, both of Rochester.

Family time was very important to Terry and Peggy. They loved spending time together bowling. Sharing their passion with their children, they coached the kids at Regal Lanes on Saturday mornings. As a gifted mechanic, Terry worked on cars in his garage and served as pit mechanic for his stock car racing team in South Bend. Later, racing go-karts was always enjoyed by the family.

Terry spent many hours wrenching and tuning the engines to maximize their performance. The family enjoyed the annual trip to Daytona Beach during Christmas vacation and racing go-karts around the legendary track. While in Florida, they looked forward to visiting the beaches and lighthouses of St. Augustine, Key West and Ponce de Leon. Setting up the campsite near Ligonier and throwing in a line for the catch of the day made many great memories.

To relax, Terry enjoyed listening to the music of Jimmy Buffett. A family man, Grandpa Terry enjoyed following the grandchildren’s adventures, school activities and sporting events. Most recently, he was very proud of his great-grandchildren and looked forward to spending time with them making memories.

Left to cherish Terry’s memory are two daughters, Jacki Weiss and Jodi Weiss-Castellano, both of Rochester; son, Brian Weiss, Rochester; three grandchildren, Nicholas Weiss and wife Alycia, Jessica Winkel and Jared Weiss; four great-grandchildren, Jude, Kail, Willow and Mazin; sister, Cathy Barwick and husband Bruce of Mishawaka; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Terry in death are his parents; beloved wife, Peggy Jean; two brothers, Robert Schlarb and David Schlarb; and treasured canine companions, Sammy and Buddy, the miniature shelties.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Pastor Kurt Nichols will officiate.

The Good Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at goodfamilyfh.com.

Robert Wayne Hoover Robert Wayne Hoover, 61, Knox, formerly of Avilla and Winamac, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Northwest Health Hospital, LaPorte.

He was born April 21, 1961, in Logansport.

He is survived by his daughters, Samantha (Nathan) Zimmerman, Lancaster, Pa., and Lindsey Hoover, Ephrata, Pa.; sisters, Mary Fosnaugh, Knox, Twila Slomka, Knox, and Laura (Daryn) Wilder, Winamac; sister-in-law, Shirley, Hoover, Winamac; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Pauline Mae Rose Hoover Jr.; brothers, Hubert Hoover, William Hoover and Richard Hoover; and brothers-inlaw Craig Fosnaugh and Joe Slomka.

Private family graveside services will take place at a later date.

Entombment of cremated remains will take place at Winamac Cemetery.

Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Lanev Duvall

Lanev Duvall, 100, Winamac, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Winamac.

She was born May 30, 1922, in Ohio County, Kentucky.

She is survived by her son, Robert (Beth) Duvall, North Judson; daughter, Jeanette Heming, Merrillville; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five great-greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Duvall; her parents, Logan and Blanch Fielding Babbit; brother, Logan Babbit; and sister, Emma Jean Farmer.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Braman and Bailey Funeral Home, North Judson, is handling arrangements.

Pamela A. Chaplin

Pamela Ann Chaplin, 72, Warsaw, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

She was born April 26, 1950, in Rochester, to Thomas and Mary Menzie Thrasher.

She is survived by her son, Dean Chaplin, Warsaw; daughter, Beth Ann Jungels, Warsaw; brother, Kerry Thrasher; and three grandchildren.

A celebration of life for Pamela will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, 1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw IN 46581.

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, handled arrangements.

Chet Borkholder Chet Borkholder, 62, Bremen, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at his residence.

He was born Nov. 24, 1960, in Marshall County.

On June 9, 1984, in Nappanee, he married Marcia Mullet, who survives.

He also is survived by his children, Brandon (Emily) Borkholder, Sterling, Va., Darlene Borkholder, Bremen, Deandra (Cole) Ziegler, Bremen, and Andrew (Sara) Borkholder, Rochester; eight grandchildren; siblings, Everett Borkholder, Bremen, Cara (John) Plank, Bremen, Anna (Merle) Farmwald, Nappanee, Marietta (Earl) Schwartz, Nappanee, Joseph (Rebecca) Borkhnolder, LaGrange, and Sarah (Brian) Hochstetler, Nappanee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tobias J. and Mary Ellen Miller Borkholder.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Dec. 20, in the Nappanee Missionary Church Worship Center. Burial followed at Bremen Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Chet’s name can be made to RETA at retaforlife.kindful.com.

Thompson Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, handled arrangements.

Joshua A. West

Joshua A. West, 35, Kokomo, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022.

He was born Nov. 16, 1987, in Winamac.

He is survived by his daughter, Jayla GarciaWest, Monon; father, Darrell (Bonita) Holbrook, Medaryville; sister, Eleshia (Markus) Wein, Monticello; grandmother, Glenna West, Winamac; stepgrandmother, Robin Rowe, Medaryville; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Robin West; brothers, Devin Holbrook, Justin West and Dillon West; paternal grandparents, John and Polly Patrick Holbrook; maternal grandfather, Harold West; step-grandfather, Jimmy Rowe; and a cousin.

Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 23, at Goodway Baptist Church, Medaryville, with funeral services starting at 1 p.m. at the church. Burial will take place at Goodway Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Goodway Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

B IRTHS

Hoffer, 23, Knox, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in North Judson.

He was born Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, in Knox to Dannie Hoffer Jr. and Tracie Snoeberger Wolford, who survive.

He also is survived by his son, Jaxson Hoffer, Knox; companion, Abbigal Baker, Knox; stepfather, Les Wolford, Winamac; stepmother, Becky Hoffer, Knox; brothers, Dannie Ray Hoffer III, Knox, and Joseph (Mackenzie) Hoffer, Knox; stepbrothers, Corey Howard, North Judson, Cameron Howard, North Judson, and Travis (Krista) Wolford, Winamac; sisters, Shaelee (Johnathon) Sands, Peru, and Laura Greer, Knox; stepsister, Samantha Wolford, Remington; and grandmothers, Thelma Hoffer, North Judson, Linda Snoeberger, Buffalo, and Shirley Janiscewski, Knox.

A funeral service was held Saturday, Dec. 17, at Braman & Bailey Funeral Home, North Judson. Interment followed at Mount Zion/Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.

Sandra Rae Wilson, 83, Rensselaer, formerly of Hebron, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born March 14, 1939, in Lake County. In 1959, she married Charles Neal Wilson, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Jodi (Chris) Kosary, Star City; daughter-in-law, Teresa Wilson, Rensselaer; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her sons, Jayme Neal Wilson and Todd Neal Wilson; her parents, Cecil Raymond and Mabel Lucy Einspahr Kenney; and sister, Virgadell Dawn Kenney Bateman.

Funeral services were held at noon EST Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Kewanna United Methodist Church, Kewanna. A private family burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation.

Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

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Miranda Mae Foust

Joshua Foust and Stephanie Davis, Rochester, are the parents of a daughter, Miranda Mae, born at 11:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, and delivered by Dr. Debra Sanders. Miranda weighed 6 pounds and was 19 inches long.

She joins siblings Alexis Davis, 9, and Elliette Davis, 6.

and Alexis Benton are the parents of a daughter, Magnolia Faye, born at 7:43

day, Dec.

2022, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces.

Elnora A. Sayger

Lifetime Eagles Auxiliary Member

Elnora A. Sayger, 88, Rochester, passed away at 3:09 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.

She was born Sept. 3, 1934, in Rochester, the daughter of Francis and Naomi (Pickens) Tyler. On April 5, 1952, at the First Christian Church in Rochester, she married John Sayger. He preceded her in death on July 25, 2017.

Elnora had been a homemaker and a lifetime member of the Eagles Auxiliary. She enjoyed quilting, baking, cooking and doing genealogy.

Survivors include her sons, Ronald (Tina) Sayger, Rochester, and Timothy (Linda) Sayger, Rochester; grandchildren, Heather Dawn (Paul Lindsley) Briney, Dr. Kara (Dr. Jeff) Martindale, Katelyn Sayger, Nicholas (Julie) Sayger, Rebecca (Joshua) Rude and Laura (Shaun) Barnes; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sisters, Clymenia (Willis) Halterman, Rochester, and Judy Kuhn, Rochester; brother, Jimmie (Betty) Tyler, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Barbara Briney; and several brothers and sisters.

Private services and interment will take place at Athens Cemetery, Athens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center.

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

Mariam J. Wagenknecht

Mariam J. Wagenknecht, 88, Rochester, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Jan. 29, 1934, in Marshall County. She married Lawrence C. Wagenknecht, who preceded her in death in 2000.

She is survived by grandchildren Alysha (Mike) Marrs, Rochester, and Hannah (Joey) Bohm, Granger, and their mother, Gretchen Wagenknecht, Rochester; four greatgrandchildren; brothers, James Ed (Susan) Kelley, Rochester, Walter Kelley, Plymouth, and Richard (Marcia) Kelley, Florida; sisters, Sheila (Larry) Shivers, Plymouth, Janet (Jim) Saunders, Plymouth, and Sandra Copas, Plymouth; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her sons, Michael Wagenknecht and Kenneth Wagenknecht; her parents, Aubrey L. and Anna Marie Shoemaker Kelley; sister-in-law, Dee Kelley; and brother-in-law, Ray Copas.

Private services and interment will take place in the Culver Masonic Cemetery, Culver.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Maleek S. Steele

Maleek S. Steele, 16, Plymouth , died unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Plymouth.

He was born Jan. 11, 2006, in Lewistown, Pa.

He is survived by his parents, Durante Ponder and Angie Peretti, Plymouth; sisters, Paris of Harper Woods, Mich., Tierney of Lewistown, Pa., and Za’Riyah of Plymouth; his grandmother, Bedria Ponder, Atlanta; stepgrandfather, John Peretti Sr., Kewanna; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Zaylie and Talliah.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Memorial donations may be made to the family or to DeatonClemens Van Gilder Funeral Home.

Terrill Dean Hoover

Terrill Dean Hoover, 87, Winamac , died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Hickory Creek Healthcare Center, Winamac.

He was born Nov. 18, 1935.

Arrangements were pending at Rans Funeral Homes.

Edward Rebel Bradley Wolfe

Infant Edward Rebel Bradley Wolfe died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022.

He was born Oct. 7, 2022, in LaPorte, to TJ and Rachel Wolfe, Winamac, who survive.

He also is survived by his brothers, Malachi, Ezekiel, Theo and Elijah Wolfe; grandparents, Ted and Karen Shidler Wolfe; grandmother, Winona Smith Dyke; aunts, Melissa (Kevin) Taylor, Winamac, Alecia (Will) Arnett, Winamac, and Lilly “Angel” Robinson, DeMotte; uncles, Jeff (Laura) Wolfe, Winamac, Joe (Abby) Wolfe, Winamac, Moe (Ollmay) Wolfe, Winamac, David Rearick, Culver, Carson Rearick, Hebron, and Justin Rearick, Winamac; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Anthony “Bud” Rearick, and uncle, Joshua Wolfe.

A visitation was held Dec. 18 at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

Private family graveside services and burial were planned at Mount Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe Township trustee.

Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

4-H scholarship applications due

In partnership with the Indiana 4-H Foundation, the Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program annually awards more than $125,000 in scholarships to 4-H members to pursue postsecondary education. Scholarships are awarded to recognize youth participating in Indiana’s 4-H Youth Development Program on their achievements and life skill development resulting from their participation in a variety of 4-H experiences.

Students can go to the Indiana 4-H website at extension. purdue.edu/4-H to the scholarship information page to access the applications. Applications are due Jan. 25. Youth may complete their application through their 4HOnline account.

Available to 4-H members in grade 10-12 and the year immediately following high school graduation is the 4-H Accomplishment Scholarship. Selection is based on the member’s life skill development resulting from their 4-H participation. Awards range from $1,000$2,000. Categories include: animal science; citizenship; communications; engineering and

technological science; healthy living; food and nutrition science; leadership development; plant and environmental science; premier achievement; premier citizenship and premier leadership.

The 4-H Club Scholarship is available to 4-H members entering Purdue University as a freshman or transfer student and majoring in the College of Agriculture or other select majors, listed on the application, in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Selection is based on the member’s overall 4-H achievement and financial need as determined by Purdue’s Division of Financial Aid.

In order to apply, students must have their FASFA on file by March 1. The scholarship application is due Jan. 25. In order to access the Federal Student Aid website, an FSA ID will need to be created. Students and parents must make their own FSA IDs. For more information about the FSA ID, tips and resources to help with creating an FSA ID, visit StudentAid.gov/fsaid.

The 4-H Senior Year Scholarship is available to 4-H mem-

C OUNTY R EPORT

Marriage Dissolutions

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

Castellano — Jodi Castellano, Rochester, and Keith Castellano, Rochester.

Davis — Nathan Davis, Akron, and Jennifer A. Davis, LaPorte. Burt — June E. Burt, Rochester, and Theldon Burt, Pierceton.

Taylor — Joshua Reed Taylor, Sheridan, and Ashley Nicole Taylor, Rochester. With children.

Court News

Circuit Court

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

Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Jessica Cichowicz, Rochester, $926.07.

Superior Court

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

Complaints

Discover Bank Discover Products Inc. v. Stephanie T. Clark, Rochester, $4,984.99.

LVNV Funding LLC v. Brooke Campbell, Rochester, $6,520.38.

SAC Finance Inc. v. Adam C. Howard, Rochester, $12,400.16.

JKJ Financial Services LLC v. Steven Wilcott, Rochester, $8,822.33.

Total Recovery Services Inc. v. Comcast, Philadelphia, $6,792 and $3,396.

Interra Credit Union v. Courtney Jackson, Rochester, $7,715.85.

Capital Asset Management Inc. v. Alex Skiles, Rochester, $2,369.10.

OneMain Financial Group LLC v. Mickey Knight and Brandi Knight, Rochester, $4,483.41.

LVNV Funding LLC v. Jeramy Reese, Akron, $3,287.84.

Mortgage Foreclosure

Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Virginia Kay Dulin, Rochester, et al,

bers in their senior year of high school. Selection is based on the member’s overall 4-H achievement. Awards range from $250$1,000.

Laurenz Greene Memorial Excellence in 4-H Horticulture Scholarship is for 4-H members entering Purdue University Department of horticulture and landscape architecture pursuing an undergraduate degree in horticulture, turf management and science, sustainable food and farming systems or landscape architecture. Applicants must have studied at least four years of horticulture and/or plant science-related subject matter or project, through Indiana 4-H Youth Development. Selection is based on the member’s overall 4-H achievement.

The FarmHouse Fraternity Achievement Scholarship is sponsored by The Purdue FarmHouse Foundation of FarmHouse Fraternity and is restricted to an Indiana 4-H member who will be a freshman at Purdue University. Indiana 4-H youth development staff so not review applications and are not involved in the selection process.

$55,242.34.

Traffic Violations

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

Failure of Occupant to Use Safety Belt — Earl E. McCoy, Lafayette, $25.

Speeding — Octavio Morales Ramirez, Chicago, $171; Kyle S. Lewis, Carmel, $171; Orlando Morales, South Bend, $171; Adam D. Thatcher, Kokomo, $171; Saraetta S. Kelley, Rochester, $150.50; Jessica A. Pullen-Tucker, South Bend, $150.50; Dakota E. Massengill, Knoxville, Tenn., $150.50; Seth J. Combs, Muncie, $160.50; Rosemary Cox, Granger, $150.50; Tonya S. Gorsuch, Goshen, $150.50; Joe Gal, Burr Ridge, Ill., $160.50; and Bobbi M. Elliott, Frankfort, $150.50.

Operating With Expired Plates and Speeding — Nicholas M. Carmola, Indianapolis, $185.50.

Failure to Register — Mark A. Neubeck Jr., Rochester, $160.50.

No Valid Driver’s License — David R. Fox, Rochester, $160.50.

Plymouth historical building gets boost for revival

More than $45,000 of state grant money has been awarded to restore the facade of a historical building in downtown Plymouth.

The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs recently announced 10 properties throughout the state will be awarded $728,671 through the Historic Renovation Grant Program.

Among recipients was JGM Properties, which received $45,162 to restore the Michigan Street facade and replace the roof of the Balcony Block Building located at 113-115 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. The Italianate structure is considered a contributing resource in the Plymouth Downtown National Register District.

The building is home to Wild Rose Moon, a performing arts and education venue, and soon to be Aldridge Internal Medicine & Family Practice, a professional business. Both businesses contribute substantially to the economic activity in the historic downtown. The second floor of the building contains two recently renovated urban loft apartments and one recently renovated small office space.

The Historic Renovation Grant Program is designed to preserve and rehabilitate historic properties to further incentivize downtown economic development across Indiana.

Eligible properties for the grant program must be at least 50 years old and either listed on the register of Indiana historic sites and structures, be listed or eligible for listing to the National Register of Historic Places, or be listed as a contributing resource in a National Register District. Awarded properties will receive

funding for the renovation and preservation of exterior features.

Other projects and grant amounts were:

— $100,000 to restore the exterior of the Victorian-era Milligan Building on North Jefferson Street in Huntington. An art gallery, high-end apartments and space for Wabash International Artists Residency are planned.

— $100,000 to support care of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, a three-story, flatironstyle literary landmark built in 1882 in Indianapolis.

— $100,000 to preserve and restore a rare Second Empire Style building called the Mansard on Main in Madison. Retail spaces and apartments are planned.

— $61,693 to preserve and restore the original facade of a hometown dining establishment, the Brick Street Restaurant in North Vernon, which was built in the 1870s.

— $19,050 to preserve the brick and mortar of the historic Roachdale Hardware building in Roachdale. Since the building opened its doors in 1900, it has served the community as the local hardware store.

— $100,000 to preserve and return to service as a community space the Dr. Jefferson Helm House, a small but distinctive house built in Rush County in 1845.

— $100,000 to restore the circa 1870 Italianate Free and Accepted Masons No. 7 building in Versailles. The plan is to create an event venue and hotel for weddings and reunions.

— $68,510 to restore and preserve the Brett-Burton House, a Greek Revival structure built in 1850, and converted in 1910, in Washington. A restaurant with

meeting space is being considered.

— $34,256 for preservation of the Historic Davis Building, built in 1927 at the corner of Franklin and Main streets on the courthouse square in Winchester. A multi-use space is planned.

“As we advance as a state, it is important to reflect on our past,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch in a news release. “Thanks to the Historic Renovation Grant Program, these 10 properties will be around to inspire generations of Hoosiers for years to come.”

“The Historic Renovation Grant Program has already created an ongoing positive impact in a number of communities,” said Denny Spinner, the executive director of the Office of Community and Rural Affairs. “This grant round will help these 10

communities to preserve their Hoosier history while fueling economic development.”

For more information, visit in.gov/ocra/historic-renovationgrant-program.

Pig farmers donate to regional food bank

Indiana pig farmers, through Indiana Pork, the National Pork Board and Farmland, a brand of Smithfield Foods, are partnering with country music star Luke Bryan’s fall Farm Tour to donate more than 160,000 servings of protein to Community Harvest Food Bank in Fort Wayne.

The donation will help fill the protein gap often faced by food banks and help nourish the food insecure throughout the area. Farm Tour stops will be made across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. Community Harvest Food Bank is one of six organizations that will be receiving donations.

The donations will total an estimated 210,000 pounds of pork, which is more than 1 million servings of protein provided to those in need.

“Caring for our communities is at the heart of what pig farmers do every day, which is why we are ex-

cited to give back at this scale with the support of Farmland and Luke Bryan,” said Alayne Johnson, a pig farmer from Churubusco and a member of the National Pork board of directors. “The state’s nearly 3,000 pig farmers take pride in helping nourish families and communities by raising nutritious food, providing nearly 26,000 jobs and contributing $5.5 billion in economic value to Indiana.”

In addition to local donations in Farm Tour communities, Bryan is supporting the pork industry by helping farmers share how their animals are cared for on modern pig farms in the National Pork Board’s latest campaign. Drawing on his childhood upbringing on a Georgia farm, Bryan understands and appreciates the hard work more than 60,000 pig farmers across the United States put in every day.

“I have so much respect for pig farmers,” said Bryan. “I know how hard they work — from sunup to

sundown to raise our food and it’s exciting to be a part of a project helping show consumers the real care that happens on pig farms around the country.” As the gap continues to widen between the farm and the fork, there is an opportunity to help share the story of people and practices involved in pig farming today.

“Farmland is proud to team up with the National Pork Board and music superstar Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour to support Community Harvest Food Bank in its continued work of alleviating hunger in the region,” said Jessica Scarlett, senior associate brand manager for Farmland. “Food banks like Community Harvest Food Bank serve a crucial role in strengthening our communities and Farmland is happy to help supplement its resources to assist in furthering its mission.”

To learn more about the National Pork Board, visit go.pork.org/wecare. To learn more about Indiana Pork, list indianapork.com.

Artists asked to submit quotes for sculpture project

Art Spaces Inc. is seeking an artist or artist team interested in creating a public sculpture to honor, celebrate and bring awareness to the Lost Creek Settlement. It is intended that the work be completed in 2023.

The Lost Creek Settlement was formed by a group of free African Americans who, in order to escape the danger of the pre-Civil War South, settled in what is now Vigo County. Though it was still dangerous in Indiana, they established a thriving farming community with a church, cemetery, general store, blacksmith and school, employing their own teachers when it was forbidden to educate African American students in public schools.

The Lost Creek settlement is a vital part of Vigo County’s shared history. Its descendants, many of whom still live in the region, con-

tinue to have an impact locally, regionally, statewide and nationally, and some of the descendants are among Art Spaces’ many partners on the project. The sculpture will be located in Deming Park, on Terre Haute’s east side and will be owned by the city.

Art Spaces is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide public art and the design of public places to enhance economic growth, enrich cultural experiences and build a legacy that reflects the diversity of the Wabash Valley community. Art Spaces has successfully installed 21 public artworks between 2005 and 2022, all of which are freely accessible to the public.

Up to three finalists will be selected through the request for quote submissions and will be asked to conduct site visits prior to submitting a full proposal; expenses of this

visit will be covered by Art Spaces. At that time each finalist will have the opportunity to study the selected site, talk with local project partners and learn more about the history of Lost Creek. After completing their proposals, each finalist will receive a stipend.

“Celebrating Lost Creek – The Story of an African American Settlement” will offer added appreciation of the diverse populations that have shaped and continue to animate Terre Haute and region. Educational programs will be developed in conjunction with the installation of the new sculpture.

The project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, Wabash Valley Community Foundation, 100+ Women Who Care and the Larry Paul Foundation.

To apply, go to wabashvalleyartspaces.com.

Woodlawn hosts Donato, association president

Woodlawn Hospital was honored to host Indiana state Sen. Stacey Donato (R-District 18) and Indiana Hospital Association president Brian Tabor on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

The administrative team and the board of trustees president, Alison Heydee, explained the challenges facing independent rural hospitals this past year that will continue into 2023.

Among challenges facing rural hospitals and communities across the U.S. are insurance companies redirecting patients away from their local hospitals to seek outpatient care in larger cities. Another problem is maternity care not being offered in all Indiana counties, creating gaps for care called maternity deserts. Hospitals also have seen an increase in the hospital assessment fees they have to pay to the state, causing a financial burden on many independent hospitals like Woodlawn.

The team at Woodlawn asked for Donato’s help and consideration of the issues and challenges

Rochester leaf pickup to cease Dec. 30

Effective Dec. 30, the City of Rochester Street Department will cease bulk leaf pickup for the season, unless weather prevents further pickup sooner than anticipated. The bulk leaf program will resume again for a limited time in April.

If you have any questions, contact the city at (574) 223-4740.

History talk on ‘Our Kewanna’

Local history is the topic of discussion on the last Wednesday of each month at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library.

Bob Clyde, a local historian, will continue his talk “Back to the Past: Our Kewanna” at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28.

Also at the library every Wednesday is Coffee & Tea Time, which is held at 10:30 a.m. and lets neighbors and friends gather to chitchat over a warm beverage. You can plan to stop in for a coffee or tea on Dec. 28 and stay for the talk about Kewanna.

The library is located at 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. Call (574) 6532011 for updates or information.

they face.

“We are so honored that Sen. Donato would come to listen to

our challenges and offer her support,” Alan Fisher, chief executive officer of Woodlawn Hospital, said.

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Updates and happenings

Time’s running out, so don’t delay. If you haven’t had a chance yet to visit with Santa Claus, you’re in luck. He’ll be in his little red cottage outside the Fulton County Courthouse in downtown Rochester from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, and Thursday, Dec. 22, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23. Then he has to get back to the North Pole.

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Pop in to the pop-up for that unique, last-minute gift. The Fulton County Historical Museum, located on U.S. 31 four miles north of Rochester, is hosting a Christmas Pop-Up Store, which is open from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. through Dec. 24. You’ll find a variety of arts, crafts and collectible toys.

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They’ve got your number. The Teens & Tweens will be hosting a Christmas Bingo Night at Kewanna Union Township Public Library from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22. All ages are invited to join in what promises to be a fun time with snacks and prizes. The library is located at 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. Call the library at (574) 653-2011 for information or updates.

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Another growing season is coming up. But first, there’s Fulton County Farm Winter School Learn about the agriculture economic outlook, the corn season and latest research, dealing with the weather and understanding your farm insurance policy from Purdue University experts.

Meetings start at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 4, Jan. 11, Jan. 25 and Feb. 1, at Rochester High School, and there are refreshments. The meetings are jointly sponsored by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service and the Rochester High School Vocational Agriculture Department. You can get more information by calling Mark Kepler at the Fulton County Purdue Extension Service at (574) 223-3397.

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Kids in motion. Kid’s Yoga with Heather Barron is back at the Akron Carnegie Public Library. Children in grades kindergarten through fifth are invited to participate at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the library, 205 E. Rochester St., Akron. The theme for the 30-minute, interactive session will be jungle animals.

Class size is limited, and sign-up is required. All supplies will be provided. Call the library at (574) 893-4113.

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Gizmo not working right? Have you asked Zak? The Fulton County Public Library regularly hosts Tech Time with Zak to help solve your tech questions. Upcoming sessions start at noon in the PC office of the main library, 320 W. Seventh St., Rochester, on Thursday, Dec. 22; Tuesday, Dec. 27; and Thursday, Dec. 29.

If you miss him at the Rochester facility, head over to a branch. He’ll be at the Fulton branch, 7420 Liberty Ave., Fulton, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23.

Public art projects completed throughout state

More than 40 public art projects in 33 counties across the state — including one in Culver in Marshall County — were recently completed by local organizations with funding from the Indiana Destination Development Corp.

“These public art projects help tell the stories of our local communities in beautiful and enriching ways,” Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch said in a news release from Indiana Destination Development Corp. “I hope first-time visitors and longtime residents alike will be able to enjoy these new assets and feel a sense of pride and belonging in Indiana.”

Cities, towns, destination marketing organizations, chambers of commerce, private businesses and more applied for a nonmatching grant of up to $5,000 to

fund a public art project in their community. More than $200,000 in grant funding was awarded in May.

Among the organizations that have completed public art projects with the money is Develop Culver, which used it for a mural on the side of a public pavilion at Lake Maxinkuckee. The Indianapolis-based artists group Bridge Collective LLC painted the mural.

Other Indiana towns boasting one or more new murals under the program include: Avon, Bluffton, Boonville, Brazil, Brookville, Centerville, Churubusco, Corydon, Elkhart, Evansville, Franklin, Gary, Huntington, Indianapolis, Jasper, Kendallville, Kokomo, LaGrange, Linton, Loogootee, Marion, Munster, Nashville, Noblesville, Plainfield, Porter, Princeton,

Santa Claus, Shelbyville, Terre Haute, Tipton, Vernon, Washington, Westfield, West Terre Haute and Whiting.

“It has been so rewarding to see each project reach completion,” said Elaine Bedel, Indiana Destination Development Corp. secretary and chief executive officer. “Indiana has a plethora of talented artists and it has been such a privilege to connect them to local communities to promote what makes each corner of our state special.”

Projects were selected based on location and visibility to Indiana residents and visitors, with preference given to location in high-view areas and places that create potential photo opportunities.

To view all the final murals, go to visitindiana.com/murals.

Dylan Wood awarded gold stars at The Citadel

Dylan Wood of Akron is one of the more than 650 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the Spring 2022 semester.

Gold stars are awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on

The Citadel’s dean’s list.

Those cadets may wear gold stars on their uniforms throughout the semester following their academic achievement. A gold star recognition certificate is awarded to non-cadet students who meet the requirements; veteran and active duty students are also awarded challenge coins.

Let’s study the Bible

The word made flesh (Read: John 1:1-18)

“And the word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14)

On the cover of my Bible and your Bible appear the words “Holy Bible.” Do you know why the Bible is called holy? Why should it be called holy when so much hate and lust and greed and war are found in it?

It is because the Bible tells the truth. It tells the truth about God, about man and about Satan.

The Bible teaches that we exchange the truth of God for the Satan’s lie about drugs for example; and alcohol, and sex, and religious hypocrisy. Jesus Christ is the final truth. Furthermore, Jesus Christ told the truth. He said that he was the truth, and the truth would make us free.

First, Jesus is the word (John 1:1-3, 14). Just as our words reveal our mind and heart, so Christ reveals the mind and heart of God to men. “He who has seen me has seen the father” (John 14:9.). A word is

composed of letters; and Christ is the Alpha and Omega (first and last letters of the Greek alphabet; Revelation 22:13) who spells out God’s love to us. In Genesis 1, God created everything through His word; and Colossians 1:16 and 2 Peter 3:5 indicate that this word was Christ. While God can be known in part through nature and history, He is known in full through his son (Hebrews 1:1-2). Jesus as the word brings grace and truth (John 1:14 and 17); but if men will not receive him, this same word will come in wrath and judgment (Revelation 19:13). The Bible is the written word of God, and Christ is the living, incarnate word of God.

Second, Jesus is the son of God (John 1:15-18, 30-34, 49). It was this claim that aroused the Jews to persecute Christ (John 10:30-36). Notice the seven persons in John’s Gospel who called Christ the son of God: John the Baptist (John 1:34); Nathanael (John 1:49); Peter (John 6:69); the healed blind man (John 9:35-38); Martha (John 11:27); Thomas (John 20:28); and the Apostle John (John 20:30-31). The sinner who will not believe that Jesus is God’s son cannot be saved (John 8:24).

Third, Jesus is the Christ (John 1:19-28, 35-42). “Christ” means the Messiah, the Anointed One. The Jews were expecting their Messiah to appear, and this is why they questioned John. Even the Samaritans were looking for him (John 4:25, 42). Any Jew who said that Jesus was the Christ was

thrown out of the synagogue (John 9:22).

Fourth, Jesus is the lamb of God (John 1:29, 35-36). Christ is the lamb of God, the unique one. The blood of lambs slain in the tabernacle or temple merely covered sins (Hebrews. 10:1-4), but Christ’s blood takes away sins. Christ died for the sins of the whole world.

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

FCCF scholarship application available

The Fulton County Community Foundation endowment scholarship application is now available. The application is online, where students can track the status of their application and find instructions.

Visit nicf.org to apply. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 1, 2023.

The FCCF has more than 65 scholarship funds and awarded more than $169,000 in 2022.

For more information about FCCF scholarships, contact Shannon Berger, scholarship coordinator for the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, at (574) 223-2202 or scholarships@nicf.org. High school students can also contact their guidance department for more information.

INDOT awards over $119M through Community Crossings Grant Program

Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Smith recently announced 229 Indiana cities, towns and counties that received a combined $119.4 million in state matching funds for local road projects through Community Crossings, a component of the Governor’s Next Level Roads program.

Recipients include Akron, $222,885.00; Bourbon, $135,307.88; and Fulton County, $1,000,000.

“Modernizing and improving transportation infrastructure is a key component of driving economic development in the Hoosier state,” said Gov. Eric Holcomb. “The Community Crossings program continues to help take communities to the

next level by providing safe, reliable roads and bridges for residents and visitors alike.”

Communities submitted applications for funding during a highly competitive call for projects in July and August. Applications were evaluated based on need and current conditions, as well as impacts to safety and economic development. Funding for Community Crossings comes from the state’s local road and bridge matching grant fund. The Community Crossings initiative has provided more than $1 billion in state matching funds for local construction projects since 2016.

“Community Crossings is a tremendous opportunity for towns, cities and counties to enhance local road networks across the state,” INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith said. “INDOT looks forward to partnering with locals to deliver on projects that will have a positive impact on safety and bring business to Indiana. I’m excited to see the progress in these communities throughout the coming year.”

To qualify for funding, local governments must provide local matching funds of 50% for larger communities or 25% for smaller communities and have an asset management plan for maintaining existing roads and bridges. State law requires annually that 50% of the available matching funds be awarded to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer.

State lawmakers identified longterm funding for Community Crossings as part of House Enrolled Act 1002, passed by the legislature and signed into law by Gov. Holcomb in April 2017.

The list of all communities receiving matching funds in the 2022 summer call for projects is available online.

The next call for projects will open in Jan. 2023.

4C establishes Human Services scholarship at Ivy Tech

4C Health, a comprehensive nonprofit behavioral health care provider that has served the communities of rural north central Indiana for more than 45 years, has established a scholarship fund to support students in the Human Services program at Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Service Area.

“Many 4C Health employees, including me, got our start in human services with a community college,” said Carrie Cadwell, PsyD, 4C Health president and CEO.

“The value of supporting students

who are getting their educational start through a community college, like Ivy Tech, is immeasurable.”

“We have a state and national behavioral health workforce shortage. In rural areas, even more so,” she continued. “Finding ways to develop students early on in their educational human services pathway is critical. Supporting local Ivy Tech human services students is an investment with the hope they stay local when their education is completed. We start this scholarship with the vision to grow it as we go forward.”

The scholarship opportunity will be available to students studying at a Kokomo Service Area campus or instructional site who reside in Cass, Fulton, Howard, Miami, Pulaski or Tipton counties. Programs covered include the Human Services technical certificate and associate degrees, along with credential in Addictive Studies and Social Work. Students must maintain a grade-point average of at least 3.0 and may use the scholarship for tuition and fees.

The 4C Health Human Services Scholarship program will provide

$1,000 in funding for the school years of 2023-24 and 2024-25. Application is made through the Ivy Tech scholarship application process and preference will be given to students who complete a student experience/practicum with 4C Health.

Kelly Karickhoff, executive director of resource development for Ivy Tech Kokomo, said scholarship funding donated by Ivy Tech’s community partners provides critical support for students, noting the scholarship funding by 4C Health fits right into Ivy Tech’s commit-

ment to prepare students to help meet the needs of our communities.

“Ivy Tech works hard to keep tuition and related costs as low as possible for our students,” Karickhoff said. “A scholarship of several hundred dollars can be all that’s needed to allow a student with family and financial challenges to achieve success.”

For more information on scholarship funding opportunities at Ivy Tech, contact Karickhoff at kkarickhoff@ivytech.edu or (765) 252-5501.

Drive sober this holiday season

As the pandemic subsides, there will likely be more folks out and about for the holidays than there have been the past few years. Don’t disrupt the joy of the holiday season by drinking and driving.

Driving while intoxicated is punishable by law in the state of Indiana, but we all know the repercussions can be even more severe than a ticket. Driving drunk can result in incarceration, large fines and severe injury or death.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that 9,560 people were killed in traffic accidents in the first quarter of this year. Drunk drivers made a significant contribution to this number.

Impaired drivers not only put themselves and others at risk, they also take a significant amount of time and resources from law enforcement.

According to the 2021 Indiana Traffic Safety Annual Report, 1,811 police officers throughout the state worked 28,063 hours and made a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest every 7.25 hours.

The legal limit of blood alcohol content is 0.08%, at which point one may experience poor muscle coordination and their judgement, self-control, reasoning and

memory are impaired.

This can affect one’s ability to drive because concentration is difficult; you may experience short-term memory loss, speed control difficulties, reduced information processing capabilities and impaired perception.

If you are found to be driving with a BAC over the legal limit, your license may be placed on administrative suspension for up to 180 days. If you are convicted of operating while intoxicated, your license may be suspended for up to two years depending on the court ruling.

If you are convicted more than once in a 10-year period, your license will be revoked for 10 years. In the state of Indiana, your conviction will stay on your record and count as a prior indefinitely.

You may face jail time and higher insurance rates or lose your license altogether, even if it is just your first offense.

Drinking and driving can have very serious financial impact as well. If you are incarcerated, the lack of income and fees, fines and costs actions accrued can be financially devastating.

There are numerous ways to avoid driving while intoxicated, such as having a designated driver, using a

taxi service or calling a friend or family member for a ride.

If you are at a gathering or event that serves alcohol, make sure everyone has a plan to get home that does not include driving after drinking. Try to take car keys away from anyone planning to drive drunk.

If someone does insist on driving after drinking, the best course of action is to report them. It may not win you any popularity contests, but it may save a life.

Drivers are encouraged to report anyone exhibiting signs of impaired or unsafe driving, such as making wide turns, weaving, swerving, drifting or riding the center lane, driving very slowly or braking erratically, stopping without cause, responding slowly to traffic signals and turning abruptly.

Driving after drinking is not worth the risk; it is not worth the emotional stress, financial hardship, future job insecurity, inability to obtain a license or the possibility of severe injury or death.

Most people would like to spend the holidays with their friends and families. Don’t be the person who keeps them from doing so. Drive sober — for your safety and for the safety of everyone else on the road.

Zone map change considered in Fulton

A zone map amendment that could lead to potential new development in the town of Fulton is one item on the agenda at the next meeting of the Fulton County Area Plan Commission.

The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, in the commissioners room of the Fulton County Office Building, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester.

Bartholomew and Karen Gaiera, owners of a property at 7785 S. SR 25, Fulton, are petitioning to have the zoning map amended from suburban residential to a downtown commercial designa-

tion for about 1.7 acres of land. Currently the property features a house toward the back and tillable acreage toward the front. No specific proposal for the property if it’s rezoned has been put forward, according to information Friday from the county plan commission office.

Plan commission board members on Dec. 27 will decide whether to give the petition a favorable, unfavorable or neutral recommendation or to table it, before the proposed amendment would advance to the next stage for possible approval.

New books available at Akron library

Cozy up this Christmastime with a good new book to read from the Akron Public Library. The library is located at 205 E. Rochester St., Arkon.

New titles in the fiction section include: “A Quilt for Christmas” by Melody Carlson; “A Christmas Memory” by Richard Paul Evans;

“Snowed in for Christmas” by Sarah Morgan; “Mistletoe and Mr. Right” by Sarah Morgenthaler; “A Wish for Winter” by Viola Shipman”; “One Last Gift” by Emily Stone; and “The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas” by James Patterson and Tad Safran.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship 2023 Recipient

The Fulton County Community Foundation, fund affiliate of the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Fulton County: William Van Heyningen of Rochester Community High School.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character and leadership.

William is the son of Michael and Amanda Van Heyningen and plans to study secondary education to become a history teacher. He’s involved in soccer, band, TriEpsilon Drama Club, National Honors Society, cross county, golf and many other school clubs and activities in which he has received a multitude of honors and awards.

Throughout William’s high school years, he’s spent many hours volunteering at the First Christian Church of Rochester as a youth group event leader and church videographer and helped prepare and serve free community meals.

“Will is a well-rounded young man,” said Fulton County Community Foundation Director of Development Brian Johnson. “His academic performance combined with community involvement are an example of how today’s students have already begun to impact our community.”

Each Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides for full tuition, required fees and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and required equipment for four years. The scholarship is for undergraduate students studying full time leading to a baccalaureate degree at any eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholars may also participate in the Lilly Scholars Network, which connects both current scholars and alumni with resources and opportunities to be active leaders on their campuses and in their communities. Both the scholarship program and LSN are supported by grants from Lilly Endowment to Independent Colleges of Indiana and Indiana Humanities.

In determining Fulton County’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholar(s), the committee assesses a multitude of criteria, including high academic performance and community involvement. After the field of applicants was narrowed down, nominees were submitted to ICI, the statewide administrator of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program, which approves the final selection of scholarship recipients.

“Will is a hard-working, energetic and passionate student. He is a leader in the band and creative arts and can be depended on to lead by example and inspire others,” said Stephanie Brown, Rochester Community High School Counselor.

Lilly Endowment created the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program for the 1998-99 school year and has supported the program every year since with grants totaling more than $486 million. More than

5,000 Indiana students have received the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship since the program’s inception.

The primary purposes of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program are to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana; increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations can play in their communities; and encourage and support the efforts of current and past Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to engage with each other and with Indiana business, governmental, educational, nonprofit and civic leaders to improve the quality of life in Indiana generally and in local communities throughout the state.

The 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship finalists include Kallie Watson, Brayden Zink, Macie Nelson and Alivia Paul, who will receive $1,000 scholarships from the Fulton County Community Foundation.

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Area stars earn places in Hoosier basketball fame

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Sheila (McMillen) Keller and Ruth (Riley) Hunter, two area high school rivals who later became college teammates at the University of Notre Dame, will both be inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame on April 29 as part of a nine-person class of inductees.

Keller, a 1995 Rochester grad, averaged 28.2 points per game her senior season for the Lady Z’s, and her 1,696 career points remain the Rochester school record, girl or boy.

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Star and an Indiana All-Star.

Rochester won a sectional title her senior year.

During her time playing for coach Muffet McGraw at Notre Dame, she was named team captain, MVP and won the Francis Patrick O’Connor Award, which goes to a player who best displays total embodiment and inspiration to their team.

She is currently a girls basketball assistant coach at Carmel High School. She is also a black belt in taekwondo.

She was later inducted into the Rochester High School Athletics Hall of Fame, joining her brother Brad McMillen, who was the quarterback on Rochester’s 1987 state championship football team.

Keller’s high school coach was Rob Malchow, currently the Rochester boys basketball coach.

Hunter, a 1997 North Miami grad and a Macy native, led North Miami to a sectional title her junior season and a 20-1 record her senior season.

She holds the North Miami school records for rebounds per game, season and career; blocks in a season and career; and points per game in a season and career.

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She averaged 18.7 points per game her senior season at Notre Dame, leading the Irish to their first NCAA title. She made the two tie-breaking free throws with 5.8 seconds left to give Notre Dame a 68-66 win over Purdue in the NCAA Championship game on April 1, 2001, and was named Final Four Most Outstanding Player.

She was also named National Player of the Year, Naismith Player of the Year, NCAA Verizon Academic All-American of the Year and Sports Illustrated Player of the Year.

She was the fifth pick in the 2001 WNBA Draft and the 2003 WNBA Finals MVP. She played for Miami, Detroit, San Antonio and Atlanta in a 13-year WNBA career, where she averaged 5.7 points per game.

A two-time Academic AllAmerican, she graduated summa cum laude from Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and an executive master of business administration degree.

She is currently a radio and TV analyst for the Miami Heat and an analyst for the ACC Network.

Wrestling: Rochester wins home invitational for second straight year (Saturday)

The Rochester wrestling team scored 290 points and won the Rochester John McKee Memorial Invitational on Saturday. Ranked No. 15 overall and No. 1 in Class 1A, according to IndianaMat.com, the Zebras won their home invitational for the second straight year.

They scored 289 points and had six individual champions last year.

Rochester individual champions included Layne Horn (106), Ethan Holloway (120), Greyson Gard (152), Brant Beck (160), Alex Deming (195) and

Brady Beck (220).

IndianaMat.com rankings have Horn at No. 1 in the state, Brady Beck at No. 2, Deming at No. 5, Gard at No. 9, Holloway at No. 13 and Brant Beck at No. 18. Aaron Swango, who lost in overtime to Hamilton Heights’ Jaylyn Pugh in the final at 126, is ranked No. 15.

Rochester hosted Class 2A, No. 3 Western at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the RHS gym.

Boys basketball: Rochester 63, North Miami 38 (Friday)

The Rochester boys basketball team got a halftime wake-up call from coach Rob Malchow and followed by finishing off visiting North Miami at the RHS gym Friday for their first conference victory.

Tanner Reinartz led Rochester with 15 points on five 3-pointers, and Brock Bowers and Luke Hunting added 13 each.

Rochester hit 10 3-pointers as compared to North Miami’s two and also made more free throws (13) than North Miami attempted (eight).

Rochester also had a 16-2 advantage in bench points, including contributions from seniors Ethan Medina (eight points) and Aidan Smith (six points). Paul Leasure had six points and a team-high seven assists.

Landen Hunt led North Miami with 17 points, and Jake Riley added 12.

North Miami committed 19 turnovers against a Rochester team that substituted fresh players in liberally and pressed continuously.

“I felt like they did a good job at times early in the game of breaking the pressure and getting to the bucket, but definitely I thought they were starting to struggle,” Malchow said. “You know, turnovers became a little bit of a problem for them. They got

a little sloppy because I thought they got sluggish and tired, and even their shots and stuff … Free throws, they really struggled with because of their legs. … That’s why you press. It’s a 32-minute game, and we pressed the whole game because you just want to try by the second half start to wear on them.”

Rochester improved to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the Three Rivers Conference. They also beat North Miami for the sixth straight year.

North Miami lost their sixth straight game and fell to 1-6, 0-2. They are 1-53 in their last 54 TRC games.

Girls basketball: Rochester at North Miami, rescheduled for Thursday

The Rochester-North Miami girls basketball game scheduled for Dec. 15 was postponed and rescheduled for this Thursday, Dec. 22, due to a flu outbreak within the Rochester team. The twoquarter junior varsity game will start at 6 p.m. at North Miami, and the varsity game will follow at approximately 7 p.m.

Tippecanoe Valley (4-0) is the only remaining unbeaten in Three Rivers Conference play. Both Rochester and North Miami have one loss each.

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