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FULTON COUNTY VETERANS HONOR GUARD — Members of the Fulton County Veterans’ Honor Guard participate in a ceremony at a funeral. From left are Dan DeCrow, Pete Price, Kevin Druding, Willie Sauberlich, Victor Mitchell, Rob Beckman, Bob Maes, John Roberts and Honor Guard Commander Joe McElfresh. Photo provided by Jeri Good.

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By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer The Fulton County Veterans’ Honor Guard is focused on “respect” for military members.

That’s according to American Legion Post 36 Commander Rob Beckman and Honor Guard Commander Joe McElfresh.

Made up of representatives from Legion Post 36 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1343, the guard has existed for “at least 25 years,” said Beckman.

Late World War II veterans Willard Clark and Bob Bridge started it. Currently, there are 19 members in the guard. The guard’s main activity is recognizing veterans at their funerals.

Beckman said honor guard members do a walk-through at the funerals.

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and we go up and pay our respects to the veteran ... one at a time,” he explained. “Just one guy goes up, and then we’ll salute, and then we’ll step back. I’ll take my hat off and just say a little prayer ... and then we each do that.”

“If you’re a past member or an honor guard member, we’ll also stand by your coffin,” said Beckman.

The guard also conducts a ceremony for the deceased, playing taps, firing a volley and giving a folded flag pin, 21 spent shell cases and three rounds to the family.

People sometimes contact the guard directly about having guard members at their relatives’ funerals, but usually the funeral home contacts the guard, said Beckman.

McElfresh said the guard goes to around 40 funerals a year.

The group’s main focus is on Fulton County veterans, but

ABOUT RESPECT — Fulton County Veterans’ Honor Guard Commander Joe McElfresh, left, and Honor Guard member and American Legion Post 36 Commander Rob Beckman said the guard exists to bring “respect” to military members. Here they hold a jacket, which contains the names of honor guard members who have passed away. Photo by Leah Sander. members will also help surrounding county honor guards out by conducting ceremonies for veterans outside the county if needed.

The honor guard also participates in a Pearl Harbor Day remembrance and Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies each year.

Before Memorial Day, the guard works with Boy Scouts to “put flags and markers on all the veterans graves” in the county, said McElfresh.

The honor guard also does pre-

sentations to veterans at county nursing homes ahead of Veterans Day, with the group giving out embroidered blankets to the veterans this year, said Beckman.

The guard is also in area festival parades and does the flag raising during the Akron Fourth of July Festival.

People may donate for the honor guard by sending funds to Fulton County Veterans’ Honor Guard, c/o American Legion Post 36, P.O. Box 703, Rochester, IN 46975.

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By LAURIE LECHLITNER Staff Writer “My father was an artist,” stated Gib Foster, Rochester “He created all kinds of artwork. He encouraged me to be creative too. He told me I could make money as an artist.

I became part of the art community. I’ve learned through the years that I’m an artist because of my love for creating.”

Foster’s artwork was featured at the Fulton County Public Library in October.

Foster is a 1964 graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago “When they were passing out our diplomas, they charged us a $20 processing fee. I told them to keep my graduation certificate.” Even though he has no paper certificate, he excelled as a student in his four years of training.

“After graduation, I was drafted during the Vietnam war. I began to panic. I thought I was going in as a combat engineer.” However, unknown to him, he had a friend in the placement bureau. So, instead, Foster went in as an army illustrator. “I was stationed for two years in the Arizona desert. I loved my work. Again, I was able to create.”

During his army days at

Fort Huachuca, Ariz., he was surrounded by civilians. “I did an illustration of the Ranger moon spacecraft that earned first place honors at a national aerospace competition in Fort Worth, Texas. When I went up on the stage to receive my award, there were corporate aerospace executives in the audience.” When his illustration showed up on the big screen, the executives in the audience were impressed. Foster got job offers from aerospace organizations across the United States.

“I chose to work for Motorola, since their headquarters were in Scottsdale, Ariz. I worked on the Apollo mission doing illustrations of their work.” After three astronauts were killed during an Apollo 1 prelaunch test in 1967, Foster went back to Chicago. He competed for and won an apprenticeship with SBD, one of the top commercial art studios in the nation. To supplement his apprenticeship income, he worked as a security guard making $54 a week at Marshall Field’s (now Macy’s). “Those days were lean.”

He moved to Rochester in 1974. “I wanted to get out of Chicago. It was dangerous there. I was shot at and held up twice. It was much safer away

from the big city. I began to do a lot of freelance work.”

Foster taught students at the college level. “I subbed for a quarter at Louisiana Tech University and was asked to come back and teach for several more quarters.” Even though he was a bit scared of teaching, Foster had a flare as an educator. “I enjoyed teaching and loved working with young people. I worked in Manchester University’s office of printing and publishing as a graphic designer, retiring in 2003 after 15 years.”

In 1975, he bought 10.5 acres of land overlooking the wetlands south of Rochester. “I had purchased an old Sears kit barn and stored it until I had property to put it on. I’ve since renovated it as my home and studio. I call it my little bit of heaven.”

Foster enjoys oil painting and is currently working on a series called Found Objects, made from everyday materials we normally discard.

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PURKEY 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:12-14) The Advent (Luke 2:1-7).

That Jesus would be born in Bethlehem was ordained by God long before Caesar Augustus made his decree (Micah 5:2; Acts 15:18). The difficult three-day journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem may have taken longer because of Mary’s condition.

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to her baby, but the Bible is silent about the matter.

The “inn” was probably a typical Eastern “caravansary,” a twostory structure (the lower level was for animals) built around a courtyard where travelers could camp. Jesus must have been born in one of the cattle stalls; the feeding trough was his bed.

The Announcement (Luke 2:8-21). In that day, shepherds were considered to be at the lowest rung of the social ladder. Their work not only kept them away from the temple and the synagogue, but it made them ceremonially unclean. Yet in his grace, God gave the first announcement of the Savior’s birth to lowly shepherds! (See Luke 1:52.)

Gabriel may have been the angel who appeared! What a privilege this messenger had to tell about the advent of the Messiah!

We have the privilege of sharing the good news with the world, and angels cannot take our place.

The “singing army” of angels proclaimed the glory of the Lord.

Luke’s Gospel is filled with praise (Luke 1:64; 2:13, 28; 5:25-26; 7:16; 13:13; 17:15, 18; 18:43; 19:37; 23:47; 24:53). Since 27 B.C., the

famous “Roman peace” (Pax Romana) had been in effect; but there was no real peace on earth, nor can there be until the Prince of Peace reigns on David’s throne.

The first human ambassadors of the Gospel were humble shepherds who hastened to see the baby and then told everybody what they had seen and heard (Acts 4:20). The Greek verb for “found” in verse 16 means “to find after a search.”

The Magi had a star to guide them (Matthew 2), but all the shepherds had was the sign given them by the angel (verse 12). The shepherds, like the angels before them, glorified and praised God (verses 20-21).

The Adoration (Luke 2:2140). Jesus was “made under the law” and was therefore circumcised on the eighth day and given the name “Jesus,” which means “Jehovah is salvation.”

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Obituaries Cheryl L. Hodge

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Cheryl L. Hodge, 70, Akron, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at her residence.

On Jan. 14, 1953, Cheryl Louise was born in Bemidji, Minn., to Garold D. and Dorothy L. Buck Randall. Proudly Cheryl graduated with the class CHERYL L. of 1971 from the Indiana Academy of Cicero.

HODGE Cheryl and Gary Wayne Hodge were married on Dec. 14, 1986, at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Rochester.

They have shared 37 years of life’s adventures.

As a seamstress, Cheryl retired after 29 years of service from Hart Schaffner Marx of Rochester. Gifted with her hands, Cheryl made beautiful cross stitch and diamond painting projects. She also enjoyed being outside, manicuring her flower gardens.

Left to cherish Cheryl’s memory are her husband, Gary; blended family members, Richard Hodge of Mooresboro, N.C., Edward Hodge of Shelby, N.C., and George Hodge and wife Kelly of Dayton, Ohio; three grandchildren, Zoey Hodge, Nivea Hodge and Logan Hodge; sister, Marsha Randall of Colorado; brother, Kenton Randall of Colorado; and two nephews, Craig Randall and Jeremy Randall.

Preceding Cheryl in death are her parents and brother, Kelvin M. Randall on Oct. 22, 1994.

A celebration of the life of Cheryl L. Hodge will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 28, in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2644 Old US 31 North, Rochester. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service in the church. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Voice of Prophecy or Amazing Fact through the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2644 Old US 31 North, Rochester, IN 46975.

George E. Meyer U.S. Army Veteran

George E. Meyer, 85, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:07 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at his home.

On Feb. 28, 1938, George Erwin Meyer was born in South Holland, Ill., to Erwin and Mildred Sons Meyer. Shortly after high school, he answered the GEORGE E. call of patriotism, George served with the United MEYER States Army and was honorably discharged in 1962.

George and Mary Kay Haskell were married on Feb. 2, 1971, in Chicago. They shared 41 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, she passed away on July 7, 2012.

As a farmer, George oversaw a fine dairy herd for many years and later he raised hogs. He also hauled milk. His love of his F-20 Farmall started his passion for collecting a fleet of antique tractors. With a strong work ethic, George was a blow mold operator at Dean’s Foods of Rochester for 25 years. His memberships include the Fulton County Historical Society, IHCC Chapter No. 33, the South Lake County Antique Farm and Tractor Club, LeRoy Shelton American Legion No. 36, Fraternal Order of the Eagles No. 852 and Manitou Moose Lodge No. 1107.

Left to cherish George’s memory are four children, Donald Meyer and wife Kim of Rochester, Rhonda Moore and husband Dave of Rensselaer, Heide Foster Snyder of Rochester and Patrick Foster and companion Debbie Miller of Rochester; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild with another blessing on the way; daughter-inlaw Christina Foster, Rochester; sister, Rochelle “Shimol” Bowie of Crown Point; special nephew, Robert Daniel Bowie; and goddaughter, Cheryl Ann Crider.

Preceding George in death are his parents; beloved wife, Mary; son, Mike Foster; and brother, Donald Meyer at age 5.

Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Historical Society, 37 E. 375 N. Rochester, IN 46975 or Elara Hospice, 7030 Pointe Inverness Way, Suite 230, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.

A celebration of the life of George E. Meyer was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester.

Pastor Curtis May officiated. Friends visited with the family from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment was in the Richland Center IOOF Cemetery. Military honors were conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Army Honors Team.

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

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Connie L. Hartman, 86, Logansport and longtime Fulton resident, passed away at 9:12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital, Kokomo.

She was born Sept. 20, 1937, in Akron, the daughter of Dencil and Edith (Sullivan) Walls.

Connie graduated from Akron High School in CONNIE L. 1955. On May 26, 1971, in Fulton, she married Roy Hartman. He preceded her in death on Aug. HARTMAN 10, 1977.

Connie started her professional career working for the Rochester Telephone Company as a switchboard operator. She served as communications operator for the Logansport State Hospital from 1978-1997 and retired from the town of Fulton as clerk/treasurer after serving 16 years. She had served as precinct committeeman for Liberty Township, was a member of the Fulton-Liberty Lions Club, attended the Rochester Church of Christ and was an avid Colts fan.

Survivors include her sons, Douglas (Tammerrie) Nolen, Logansport, and Howard (Tonya) Hartman, Macy; stepson, LeRoy Hartman, Macy; eight grandchildren, Bryce (Laura) Nolen, Brantley (Maria) Hartman, Paul (Stacey) Nolen, Brock (Selena) Hartman, Brady Hartman, Cloe (Sam) Bowers, Sarah Nolen and Naomi (Braiden) Farlow; two great- granddaughters, Wren and Rayna Hartman; brother, Donald (Sharon) Walls, Argos; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sisters, Jean DeTurk and Doris Woolington.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, at the Rochester Church of Christ, Rochester. Friends may visit from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to service at the church. Burial will take place at the Kewanna IOOF Cemetery, Kewanna.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rochester Church of Christ.

Online condolence may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Beverly Thomas Homemaker

Beverly Thomas, 75, Rochester, passed away at 3:37 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at her residence.

On Aug. 20, 1948, Beverly Jean was born in Champaign, Ill., to Floyd T. and Leota Collins Parks. Proudly Beverly graduated with the class BEVERLY of 1966 from Crestview High School.

THOMAS Beverly and Steven L. Thomas were married Nov. 27, 1976, in Dallas, Texas. They have shared 47 years of life’s adventures. From their union came two sons, Derrick and Corey. Two more generations have been added to the family tree with the blessings of three grandsons and three great-grandsons.

As a homemaker, Beverly cherished the time with her family. She enjoyed traveling with Steve. Their favorite places were Cancun, Bahamas, the Barbados Island and Hawaii. While in Hawaii, they visited Maui and Kona. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Black Top Cruisers, both of Rochester. Beverly was very proud to show their 1953 black Ford F-100.

Left to cherish the memories of Beverly are her husband, Steve; two sons, Derrick (Shelly) Thomas, Indianapolis, and Corey (Jill) Thomas, Rochester; three grandsons, Michael Thomas, Waylon Thomas and Weston Thomas; three great-grandsons, Carson Bobby Thomas and twins Cohen and Carter Pipes; and canine companion, Scooter, a terrier special blend.

Preceding Beverly in death are her parents.

A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Jim Howard will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Interment will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Animal Shelter, 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester, IN 46975.

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Robert A. Bogner

Robert A. Bogner, 66, Mentone, and formerly of Fort Wayne, died at 4:06 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, in his residence.

He was born on Nov. 6, 1957.

He is survived by his ROBERT A. siblings; and BOGNER several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Barbara Ann (Wafer) Bogner; and a son, A.J. Woods.

No services will be held at this time.

A family service is being planned for a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone.

Jon A. Ruble

Jon A. Ruble, 76, Akron, died at 1:40 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

He was born on Jan. 28, 1947. On April 1, 1978, he JON RUBLE married Peggy (Palmer) Ruble; who survives.

Additional survivors are his stepchildren, Rab Miller, Huntington, and Ange Miller, Warren; brother, William Ruble, Hamilton, Ohio; three sisters, Karen Burton, Palm Desert, Calif., Jayne Ruble, Erlanger, Ky., and Patty Teder, Upland.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lois (Lewis) Ruble Jr. No services are scheduled at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com

Ronnie Hackworth

Ronnie Hackworth, 60, Akron, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

He was born on March 6, 1963. On March 28, 1987, he married Patricia Ann Prater; RONNIE who survives.

HACKWORTH Additional survivors are his daughters, Sarah (Jeromy) Green, Akron and Kaitlyn (Aaron) Gambill, Burket; four grandchildren; three sisters, Charlene Gray, North Manchester, Eilene (William) Prater, Silver Lake, and Lorraine (Bruce) Bradley, New Jersey; one brother, Vernal E. (Diana) Hackworth, Batesville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernal and Margie Hackworth; two granddaughters; and one sister, Elaine.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 21, in the Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God, 303 S. Jefferson Street, Silver Lake, with Pastor Bobby Board and Pastor Justin Harshman officiating.

Interment was held in the Akron Cemetery, Akron.

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

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Linda Lou Redinger

Linda Lou Redinger, 74, Rochester, died at 3:25 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

She was born on Nov. 4, 1949. On Dec. LINDA LOU 26, 1980, she REDINGER married Eldon W. Redinger; who survives.

Additional survivors are one daughter, Deanna Adams and Eric Cauffman, North Manchester; one son, Vincent (Hope) Redinger, Etna Green; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Noel (Judy) Kamp, Rochester, Jeff (Cindi) Kamp, Avon; and Neil (Pat) Kamp, Rochester; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Opal (Hartzler) Kamp; stepfather, Estel Flenner; and a son, Jamie Redinger.

Following her wishes, no visitation or services will be held.

The arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home 305 W. Rochester Street, Akron.

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County RepoRt Mary J. Buck

Mary J. Buck, age 76, Akron, died at 8:35 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw.

She was born on Nov. 17, 1947. On MARY J. BUCK May 25, 1968, she married Shannon Buck; who preceded her in death in 2015.

She is survived by her daughter, Lori j. Fitzpatrick, Akron, and companion James Kats; daughterin-law, Heather Buck, Flowery Branch, Ga.; three grandchildren; two stepgrandsons; three greatgrandchildren; and five stepgreatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Helen (Tankka) Berol; son, Bryon; stepgrandson, Dylan; two brothers, Bruce and Bill Berol; two sisters, Susan Clark and Shirley Ahlers.

Funeral services will be announced at a later date.

Interment will be held in the Akron IOOF Cemetery, Akron, with Rev. Mandy Nellans officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Akron Church of God through the church, or by mail, P.O. Box 66, Akron, IN 46910.

Online condolences may be sent to earllovefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron.

Court News Circuit Court

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

Complaints

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC v. Andrew Strasser, Rochester, $3,475.10 Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC v.

Mindi Ulmer, Rochester, $625.65

Tort

Michael Mihalik, Kewanna, and Darla Mihalol, Kewanna v. David Pitts, Rochester, seeks compensation for damage and underinsured motorists benefits.

Mortgage Foreclosure

First Federal Savings Bank v.

Bobby Barnes, Rochester, and Twila Barnes, Rochester, $24,769.16

Superior Court

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

Complaint

Cavalry SPV I, LLC v. Kyle Brooke, Rochester, $3,247.10 CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. Michaela Pier, Rochester, $20,716.83 United Auto Credit Corporation v.

Dillion Parker, Rochester, and Cierra McIntosh, Rochester, $17,003.44 LVNV Funding LLC v. Saman-

tha Sprague, AKA Samantha Smith, Rochester, $749.57; Lakwiesha McCallister, Rochester, $859.13; Anna Cybulski, Culver, $1,428.17.

Unifund CCR, LLC v. Diana Soucy, Rochester, $1,437.24 PCA Acquisitions V, LLC v. Deborah Dean, Rochester, $7,556.68 Credit Acceptance Corporation v. Grant Blackburn, Rochester, $18,774.71

Mortgage Foreclosure

Amerihome Mortgage Company LLC v. Lori Cox, Rochester, $131,212.00

Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Summer Holder, Grandville, Mich., $175; Courtney Schafer, Argos, $175; Dominic White, Goshen, $175; Zachary Greenlees, Indianapolis, $154.50; Frank Linderman, Argos, $154.50; Mia Bellafante, Downigtown, Pa., $175; Brant Hedington, Culver, $154.50; Carlos Castaneda, Avon, $192.50; Joseph Sonafrank, Macy, $192.50; Tyler Minder, Lakeville, $154.50; Moriah Wilkie, Valparaiso, $175; Haley Crawford, Indianapolis, $154.50; Operating with expired plates — Angela Pendley Hisey, Macy, $164; Ryan Dixon, Minooka, Ill., $179.50; Lloyd Ulerick, Rochester, $164 Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility — Craig Beadin Boyd, Culver, $175

Failure to reduce speed for authorized emergency vehicle — Abu Ahmad, Juraida, $164.50 Disregarding an official traffic control device — Janet Beaird, Rochester, $164.50 Driving while suspended — Calum St. Clair, Kokomo, $164.50

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

Prater — Hummel

Gregory Prater, 40, Akron, and Sarah Hummel, 39, Rochester

Harding — Stiles

Steven Harding, 36, Rochester, and Abby Stiles, 29, Rochester

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts: Waller — Michael Waller, Akron and Amber Waller. No minor children.

Cooper — Dustin Cooper, Akron, and Amy Cooper, Akron. No minor children.

Jeffrey Henderson

Jeffrey Charles Henderson, 56, Monticello, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Northwest Health Portage Hospital, Portage.

He was born on Aug. 13, 1967. On Sept. 27, 2003, he married Viola Mae Floyd; who survives.

Additional survivors are one son, Jeffrey Carl (Micah) Henderson, Valparaiso; one daughter, Mara Henderson, Royal Center; two grandchildren; his mother, Rayanna (Clouser) Henderson, Valparaiso; two sisters, Jennifer (Jeremy) Pape, Valparaiso, and Josie (Scott) McLaughlin, Chesterton; two uncles, Donald (Nancy) Clouser, Winamac, and Ronald Henderson, Shelbyville; one aunt, Elizabeth (Stan) Machaj, Dyer; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Henderson; fatherin-law, Charles T. Floyd; his grandparents, Ernest and Alladean (Kroft) Clouser, and Clifford and Elizabeth (Avery) Henderson; and one uncle, Donald R. Henderson.

Private family services will be held.

Interment will be held in Winamac Cemetery (Southlawn Addition), Winamac.

The family will host a celebration of life service at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Viola Henderson to help with recent medical expenses for Jeff.

Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS — Caston School Corp. had safety training Wednesday, Dec. 20, for bus drivers and area first responders regarding the corporation’s new electric bus. Photo provided by Caston School Corp.

Caston School Corp. holds safety training for electric bus Caston School Corp. had safety training Wednesday, Dec. 20, for its new electric bus.

Kerlin Bus Sales, Silver Lake, which sold the bus to the corporation, conducted the training for more than 50 participants, who included Caston bus drivers and first responders from Fulton and

Cass counties.

The corporation recently got the bus, which was purchased through the first round of EPA Clean Bus Grants. Caston was one of six school corporations in Indiana to receive a $395,000 grant, with 13 buses total awarded to Indiana schools.

The grant was also used to pur-

chase the charging station for the bus. Fulton County REMC partnered with Caston to provide guidance on purchasing the charger and for the labor to install the charger.

A community open house for the bus will be scheduled at a later date.

Rochester man graduates from the 84th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy On Thursday, Dec. 21, the 84th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy completed its graduation ceremony in the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda. Dustin Smith of Rochester was among the 84th academy roster.

Opening remarks and commencement address were made

by Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter. After the commencement address, the oath of office for the 28 new state police troopers was delivered by The Honorable Justice Christopher M. Goff, of the Indiana Supreme Court.

Each new trooper was then

presented their badge and official identification by Carter and his staff.

The graduation ceremony marked the culmination of 24 weeks of intense training, which totaled more than 1,100 hours.

Some subject areas of training included criminal and traffic law, de-escalation, emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, firearms, impaired driving detection, scenario-based training, and a host of other academic subjects related to modern policing.

Each graduating trooper will be assigned to one of 14 state po-

lice posts across Indiana. Smith was assigned to Peru’s 16th district.

Once at their assigned district, the new troopers will spend the next three months working side by side with a series of experienced field training officers.

The purpose of the field training is to put to practical application the training received throughout the formal academy training. Upon successful completion of field training, the new troopers will be assigned a state police patrol vehicle and will begin solo patrol in their assigned districts.

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Updates and happenings in and around the area The next commissioners meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on both Dec. 29 and Jan. 2, in the Commissioner’s Room, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester. You can view the meetings on RTC Channel 4. Meeting information can be found at fulton.in.us.

—o— 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 Association’s Facebook page.

—o— Mikes Trash LLC, Rochester, is accepting hats and gloves to donate to local Fulton County schools. They are accepting donations through Dec. 29. Donated items should be new and in original packaging; no used items. For more information call (574) 223-6429.

—o— Help Akron Carnegie Public Library find homes for the misfit

Christmas crafts. Pick up a mystery bag anytime during the month of December; choose a new craft bag once per day.

—o— Local Scout troops are looking for candles to restock their wax supply for the Trail of Courage. Bring them to the Fulton County Historical Museum from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The Museum is located at 37 E. CR 375N., Rochester.

—o— The annual holiday light display of Jerry and Shirley Werner, 10957 W. CR 950S. Kewanna, will be lit from 6-10 p.m. through New Year’s Day each evening; drive in the back lot for additional displays.

—o— “Overcoming Anxiety: Tools for Children,” will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 10, 17, and 24, at the First Baptist Church, Rochester. Pastor David Love will lead this seminar series to equip parents, caregivers, and other adults in their interaction with elementary and younger children. Children experience

many areas of worry, stress, and anxiety, changes in family and routines, separation, adult’s expectations, school and grades, friendships, and even fears both real and imagined.

Adults are the only resource children have in navigating those experiences and a good approach can set them up for success as teens and adults. This series is part of Home Builders and more information and registration is available at fbc46975. org. Child care is available.

—o— The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, at the Fulton County Public Library and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29. To schedule an appointment visit RedCrossBlood. org or call (800) 733-2767.

—o— Free coats are available to anyone in need thanks to Fulton County Pack a Back Pack. Those in need may pick up coats anytime during Tidewater’s business hours 8 a.m to 4 p.m., at 806 Main St., Rochester. Along

with the coats, there is a large supply of hats and gloves, new with tags; call the office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to inquire about coat availability and sizes.

—o— Chamber Dollars are monetary gift checks that can be purchased by anyone and used at participating chamber member businesses. They are perfect for any occasion, weddings, retirements, graduations, birthdays, and holidays. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more information, (574) 224-2666. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday, at 822 Main St., Rochester, or email assistant@fultoncountychamber. com.

—o— A free support program for moms who have lost a child, “Grieving Moms Finding Hope’ or any individual dealing with grief, meets at 6 p.m. Mondays, in the Recovery Cafe, 715 Main St., Rochester.

—o— Retired and Senior Volunteer

Program offers several opportunities to serve in Fulton County for anyone 55 or better. Volunteer and learn a new skill, or utilize your current skills. It’s free and easy to join. Have fun and make new friends at once. Contact Angie King with any questions, (574) 223-3716.

—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— Recovery Cafe Fulton County offers a safe, compassionate, non judgemental space for anyone struggling with addiction, trauma, homelessness and mental health challenges. They offer weekly recovery circles, community resources, fun activities, social events, free meals, and life skills.

For more information, call (574) 223-2233 or visit recoverycafefultoncounty.org.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library launches at FCPL The Fulton County Public Library and The Ladybug Foundation are working together to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to children countywide.

Already, more than 250 children have registered to receive free books, and the program has received additional funding from the Fulton County Community Foundation and the Women’s Giving Circle.

“We’re super excited to have been able to get Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library up and running in Fulton County,” said FCPL Director Andrea Stineback, “And we’re looking forward to getting these books into kids’ hands.”

Parents/legal guardians may sign up their children at imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/. Registered children will then receive free books every month from age 0 until their fifth birthday.

Stineback had Imagination Library on her radar for several years; however, “The timing wasn’t right,” she recalled.

That changed after she received a text from Lindsay Barts of The Ladybug Foundation expressing her own enthusiasm for DPIL and willingness to provide a community partner.

Also, in May 2023, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s

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IMAGINATION LIBRARIANS — During the Fulton County Public Library Rochester Branch Christmas Open House held Monday, Dec. 11, Literacy Director David Hazledine, left, and Children’s Department Librarian Jenny Calvert took a break from serving hot chocolate and cookies for a photo op with this cutout of Dolly Parton, whose Imagination Library was recently launched in Fulton County. Photo provided by the Fulton County Public Library.

Imagination Library as part of his 2023 Next Level Agenda. On May 4, he signed legislation into law allotting $6 million over the biennium — $2 million in the first year and $4 million in the second year — as part of a community share to expand the program to every ZIP code in the state.

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HELPING OUT — Ali Field refills a glass at Rochester Middle School’s Etiquette Luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 19. Seventh graders from the school’s National Junior Honor Society helped serve lunch.

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ETIQUETTE LUNCHEON — Rochester Middle School had its annual etiquette luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 19, in the school cafeteria. They practiced their manners, with adults from the Rochester Community School

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Board, Rochester Community Schools’ staff and the community joining them. Photo by Leah Sander.

Students practice manners at RMS etiquette luncheon

By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Rochester Middle School students practiced their manners Tuesday, Dec. 19.

The school had its annual etiquette luncheon then in the school cafeteria ahead of Christmas break.

Students rotated by grades eating lunch, joined by adults from the Rochester Community School Board, Rochester Community Schools’ staff and the community.

Seventh graders from the school’s National Junior Honor

Society helped serve the meal, said RMS science teacher and NHS sponsor Abby Howdeshell.

“It’s a great opportunity for the kids to experience this kind of formal dinner,” she said. “We last week taught them about having proper etiquette and how to eat.”

“It’s really awesome just this morning to see everyone come in,” added Howdeshell. “The kids (get) dressed up in their best …

The kids are really excited, and it’s just a really awesome opportunity. We get to eat with the kids and get to talk with them, so it’s just a really fun day.”

ENJOYING LUNCH — Enjoying the Rochester Middle School Etiquette Luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 19, were clockwise from left Vada Biernacki, Aubrey Bauman, Gavin Sutton, Brian Bright, Jenifer Bright, Hayley Bright, Lindy Armstrong and Katelyn Conliff. Photo by Leah Sander.

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SERVING — Students standing from left Tyson Wachtmann, Corbin Boldry and Van Kiser bring food to a table during Rochester Middle School’s Etiquette Luncheon. Retired RMS teacher Leslie Strem is seated in the bottom left corner of the photo. Photo by Leah Sander.

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January events at the Kewanna-Union Township Public Library The Kewanna Union Township Public Library is hosting several events in January.

The library will be closed Monday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s day holiday.

Adult Winter Reading Program Adult Winter Reading Program will be held from Jan. 2 to Feb. 29.

Teens ‘N’ Tweens Teens ‘N’ Tweens is held at 4 p.m. every Tuesday.

Coffee And Tea Time Coffee and Tea Time is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday.

LEGO Club Lego Club is held at 4 p.m. every Wednesday.

Kid’s Night Kids’ Night is held at 4 p.m. every Thursday.

Euchre Night Euchre night is held from 5:308:30 p.m. every Thursday.

Coloring Club Coloring Club is held all month long.

Teens ‘N’ Tweens Art Club Teens and Tweens Art Club will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2.

Sip And Solve Sip and Solve will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3.

Kid’s Craft Time Kid’s Craft time will be held from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4.

Living With Diabetes Living with Diabetes will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10.

Adult Book Club Adult Book Club starts at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 10, or all month on Facebook.

Winter Wonderland Party Winter Wonderland Party will be held from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11.

Armchair Travels Armchair Travels will be held at

11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17.

Homeschoolers At The Library Homeschoolers at the Library: “Sink or Float” will begin at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 17.

Minute To Win It games Minute to Win It games will be held from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18.

Chair Exercises Chair Exercises will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24.

CATCH Kid’s Club CATCH Kid’s Club will be held from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25.

Story Time Story time will start at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 27.

Library Board Meeting There will be a library board meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29.

Back To The Past Back to the Past “Our Kewanna” will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31.

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It kicks off Saturday, Jan. 20.

The public is invited to communicate one-on-one with Indiana state legislators at the Kewanna-

Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St. Social networking and breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. State Sen. Stacey Donato and State Rep. Jack Jordan will provide a legislative preview and remarks at 8 a.m. followed by a question-and-answer period.

Other breakfasts are scheduled

for Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Fulton County Public Library, 320 W. Seventh St., Rochester, with the Fulton County Commissioners and Rochester Mayor Trent Odell; and Saturday, March 2, at the Akron Community Center, 815 E. Rural St., with Donato and Jordan.

HCAC announces 2023 fall academic team The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference announced the fall honorees for Tom Bohlsen Academic All-HCAC Tuesday, Dec. 5.

All-Conference selections have at least a cumulative 3.5 GPA and are varsity athletes.

The cumulative GPA is the student-athlete’s GPA at the end of the semester preceding the end of the fall season. The studentathlete must have completed the equivalent of a full academic year and must be a full-time enrolled student at the institution to be eligible for the Academic All-Conference award.

The Fall 2023 HCAC All-Academic list features 380 athletes from the 10 member institutions

and showcases student-athletes from the fall HCAC sports of men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball.

The award is named after Tom Bohlsen, who served as the

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The following local Manchester student earned Academic All-HCAC honors: Allison Miller, Akron, Tippecanoe Valley High School, volleyball.

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VALLEY BOARD — At the Tippecanoe Valley School Board meeting Monday, Dec. 18, are from left Board Secretary Todd Hoffman, Board Members Tom Bauters and Aaron Zolman, Board Vice President Adam Heckaman, and Board President David Lash. Photo by Leah Sander.

Valley school board approves administrator salaries

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LOCAL ARTIST CREATES ORNAMENT — Local artist Erica Coffing was commissioned to create an ornament for the traditional county tree at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis. Photo provided by Erica Coffing.

Local artist commissioned

by Indiana State Museum The 92-county tree has been a holiday tradition at the Indiana State Museum since 2008. This year there is 36 new ornaments from Hoosier artists and artisans. Local artist Erica Coffing was commissioned to create an ornament representing Fulton County.

The Fulton County ornament is represented by a quilt-like design, with pieces of the county sewn together. Five shapes each contain an element of the county: Lake Manitou monster in the center, cornfields, the lion sculptures guarding the courthouse, a

round barn and the blue heron, which frequents lakes, rivers and streams. The ornament is constructed of two pieces of birchwood, which have been stained and then painted with oils.

The 92-county tree is located at the Washington Street entrance of the Indiana State Museum and provides a digital kiosk for visitors to see each ornament closer and learn more about each artist.

Find out more by visiting the Indiana State Museum or indianamuseum.org/blog-post/36new-ornaments-complete-refresh-of-92-county-tree.

Fall prevention in your home Editor’s Note: Tammy Gettinger works for Woodlawn Health as the director of quality and risk management.

The statistics say that between 700,000 and 1,000,000 falls occur annually in U.S. hospitals alone, and nearly 40 percent of elderly patients experience a fall within six months post discharge. Falls lead to broken bones, cuts, internal bleeding, and other serious outcomes costing an estimated $32 billion in 2020. Many of the falls post discharge in the elderly population happen at home or in an extended-care facility.

What can you do at home to prevent falls? The National Institute of Aging has several changes you can make in your own home to help prevent falls. Good lighting in rooms, stairways, and hallways. Keep areas free of clutter.

Don’t leave books, clothes, shoes near walkways and stairs. Don’t use throw rugs or small area rugs, unless there is a no slip strip attached.

Watch out for wet floors, sidewalks and drives and clean up any spills immediately. Keep frequently used items close at hand as well as phone, phone chargers, remotes and a flashlight and a

The Tippecanoe Valley School Board has set school administrator salaries for the year.

At its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 18, the Tippecanoe Valley School Board approved the following salaries: TVSC Superintendent Blaine Conley, $121,200; Tippecanoe Valley High School Principal Brandon Kresca, $93,650; TVHS Assistant Principal Dayna Kolanowski, $79,900; Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Principal Scott Backus, $89,957; TVMS Assistant Principal Phelix Omondi, $80,100; Mentone Elementary School Principal Randy Dahms, $88,960; Akron Elementary

Fulton County was among seven Indiana communities to receive grants through the Community Development Block Grant program. The grants were announced Thursday, Dec. 21 by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. A total of $375,320 in planning grants were awarded.

The communities will use the funds to develop plans for the implementation of community and economic development projects. Fulton County was among the seven communities to receive grants. Fulton County was awarded $58,320 through the water infrastructure planning grants.

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list of emergency numbers. Watch out for cats, dogs and other house pets so they do not trip you. Use handrails on stairs and the bathroom.

Consider getting a grabbing tool to help pick up or reach items and using motion lights in darker areas outside. Remember in winter as well, ice melt products or sand to make walks less slippery.

We can all benefit for a good fall prevention plan and being safe.

Resource: (Patient Safety Movement, First Do No harm, ZERO by 2030 by the Patient Safety Movement Foundation).

Those were: $500 for supplies for a circuit board project for Mentone teacher Alysha Beachy’s class; $420 for a theater experience for Mentone teacher Janie Shriver’s class; $1,000 for outdoor basketball hoops for TVMS teacher Kacie Zolman’s students; and $2,250 for waders for fifth grade students at Mentone and Akron.

Th board heard a report on activities at the high school from student representatives, Benton Nellans and Marisol Gonzalez.

Juniors and seniors did mock interviews with more than 30 companies recently and TVHS has a new yoga club.

The board’s next regular meeting is 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Burket Educational Center.

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School Principal Scott Sterk, $80,400; TVSC Director of Special Services Meagan Wilks, $87,700; TVSC Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Inga Omondi, $80,000; TVSC Dean of Students Joe Luce, $85,000; and TVHS Athletic Director Sam Sturtevant, $71,000.

In other business, the board also: Approved the hiring of TVHS custodian LeAnne Markley and accepted the resignations of TVMS family and consumer science teacher Krystle Hobbs and TVHS custodian Laura Watson, assistant musical director Lisa Lynch, and JV volleyball coach Chelsea Brubaker.

Accepted four Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services grants.

I heard the whistle blow. But what did I know, I was 8 years old.

He came to our gate. I don’t think he could wait.

He said, “I’m a hobo who rides the rails. I’m hungry. I’ll chop wood for food.”

He said the food was good. “But I can’t wait, I see the smoke from the train.”

Then he heard the train whistle and left. He forgot his bum bag so we know he’ll be back again to work for food.

“I celebrate the work done by these seven communities to obtain planning grants that will improve the quality of life of their residents,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana’s secretary of agriculture and rural development.

“Rural Indiana is our next great economic frontier. It is important that we are investing in these communities as they continue to thrive and grow into the future.”

The planning grant program strives to encourage communities to plan for long-term community development with the aid of subject matter experts and community input. The applications being funded this quarter address utilities, economic development, downtown revitalization and comprehensive planning efforts.

“Planning grants are often the first step in a community’s redevelopment efforts and are crucial to the success of future projects,” said Christmas Hudgens, OCRA’s Community Development Block Grant director. “Congratulations

to these seven communities on earning this grant funding. We look forward to seeing the continued growth and success of each community as they create their strong community and economic development plans.”

Water infrastructure grants aid communities in completing a holistic study of potential issues and opportunities across their drinking water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure. By completing this planning, communities will be able to make decisions regarding their most urgent water needs while understanding how each system works in context with other utility systems.

Funding for OCRA’s CDBG programs originates from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant program and is administered for the state of Indiana by OCRA. For more information, visit in.gov/ ocra/cdbg.

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By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Students in Angel Elliott’s first grade class got some gifts before Christmas this year.

Elliott presented each student with a book and purchased a number for her classroom thanks in part to an Indiana Retired Teachers Association grant.

The $500 from that plus rewards Elliott got meant she obtained $800 of books.

Her class got to unbox the schoolroom books Thursday, Dec. 21.

“They each chose their own ‘School of Monsters’ book, and so they got that for Christmas, or some of them chose a phonics book,” said Elliott of the books she gave students individually.

Elliott talked about the importance of the kids having books at the first grade level.

“We are reading everyday in class,” she said. “I would say we have 30 minutes of specific fluency passages that they’re reading. I am reading a picture book at least once or twice everyday.”

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reading for just 20 minutes a day “makes children more likely to score in the 90th percentile on standardized tests” in addition to expanding their familiarity with numerous words.

“So this is really important not only for them to get it during the day, but then at home,” said Elliott.

“That extra time at home is helping them as well,” she said.

“It’s helping them with fluency, learning how things are pronounced and learning correct language skills and things like that.”

Elliott said she offers the school’s reward coupons to the children if they do extra reading at home.

“From the beginning, I’ve talked to them about how important reading is and how much I love books, and I enjoy reading to them,” she said. “They like to have me reading the actual book instead of putting it on YouTube.”

“And it’s something that I feel like because I’m excited about it, they’re excited,” said Elliott. “I’m glad that I was able to get them a book for Christmas. I wouldn’t have been able to do it on my own, so this grant was truly a blessing for us.”

EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFTS — Students in Angel Elliott’s first grade class at Caston Elementary School check out the new books for their classroom Thursday, Dec. 21.

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