Streaming service at Culver Union Township Library

With Hoopla Digital, Culver Union Township Public Library patrons can now instantly read, watch and listen to their choice of more than 1,000,000 titles for free with their library card.

The popular on-demand streaming service is now available for free at CUTPL. Library card holders who are residents of Culver can access over 1,000,000 titles (audiobooks, ebooks, comics, music, movies and TV). Content can be streamed from any computer or mobile device by downloading the Hoopla Digital app for iOS and Android.

With Hoopla, CUTPL now offers patrons a vast digital collection that maximizes the power of a library card. Hoopla has pioneered a unique model that allows patrons to borrow content immediately from anywhere. Its platform integrates multiple media formats into a single intuitive user experience.

Library Director Laura Jones said, “We are very excited to offer Hoopla to our library patrons. Our patrons will be pleased with the wide variety of titles and formats across the Hoopla platform, and especially with the instant access/no-wait time for borrowing. The Hoopla app is portable, user-friendly and full of great titles ready for you to enjoy.”

The Hoopla digital collection includes popular entertainment and educational content, such as hit TV series, newly released music, bestselling audiobooks and ebooks and much more.

Hoopla Digital is a categorycreating service that partners with public libraries across North America, Australia and New Zealand to provide online and mobile access to thousands of movies, TV shows, music albums, ebooks, audiobooks and comics. With Hoopla Digital, patrons can borrow, instantly stream and download dynamic content with an active library card. All content is accessible via Hoopla Digital’s mobile app and online at hoopladigital. com.

Fulton County Parks accepting Nature Photo Contest entries

The Fulton County Parks and Recreation Department is accepting entries for its 2023 Nature Photo Contest now through July 8.

The contest is open to amateur photographers only, and entries are limited to nature or landscape photos taken in Fulton County.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the first and second-place photos. Entries must be accompanied by the photographer’s name, address and phone number, as well as a description of where the photo was taken.

Photos may be black and white, or color. There is a limit of five submissions per person.

They may be emailed to FultonCountyParks@rtcol.com with maximum resolution, or mailed to Fulton County Parks and Recreation, 2600 Southway 31, Rochester, IN 46975.

Photos will be displayed at the Fulton County Park Board booth at the Fulton County 4-H Fair, with judging done by ballots cast by the public.

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Woodlawn Health lab receives CAP accreditation

The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists has awarded accreditation to Woodlawn Health Laboratory, Rochester, based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s accreditation programs. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and mitigates risk, an important way laboratories can contribute to improved patient outcomes.

The facility’s director, Emily Schouten MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, was advised of this global recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. Woodlawn Health Laboratory is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.

“The lab team is dedicated to providing excellent care to every patient and our CAP accreditation highlights this commitment and the hard work of each team member,” said Schouten.

Alan Fisher, chief executive officer, upon learning of the laboratory’s accreditation, said, “We are so very proud of our team that goes through rigorous inspections to demonstrate the amazing quality of care we are giving our community each and every day.”

During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management. These reviews help verify activities reflecting the most recent best practices.

With over 23,000 laboratory participants, in addition to accreditation, the CAP offers proficiency testing/external quality assessment programs, quality improvement tools, and protocols and guidelines to ensure excellence in all areas across the laboratory.

Built on a foundation of pathologist expertise, the College of American Pathologists partners with laboratories worldwide to elevate the

Fulton Chamber announces ‘Bagels & Business’ seminars

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce announced a seminar series created specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners looking for local opportunities and helpful ways to enhance their business.

Interested individuals are invited to enjoy a light breakfast, networking with like-minded individuals and an education segment each session. Sessions will be at 7:30 a.m. Fridays, July 7 to Aug. 4, at a locale to be determined. Topics include:

• Local Biz Resources with Amy Beechy, BizGro by FEDCO.

• Marketing Best Practices with Anne-Marie Farrow, Con-

Local student named to dean’s list

About 1,300 students were honored on the Lewis University dean’s list for the 2023 spring semester. To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester with a GPA of at least 3.5 and with no D or F grades. The following student was among the honorees.

Rochester — Madilyn Calloway

Mason Beall named to dean’s list

Mason Beall, Rochester, was recently named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University.

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Fireworks Show • July 3rd!!

Fulton County Airport at Dusk WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

stant Contact.

• Are You Legal? with Lauren Adley, Peterson Waggoner & Perkins Law Firm.

• Finding Funds with Alan Steele, Small Business Development Center.

• Your Google Homepage with Tiffany Futrell, Marketing at Rochester Iron & Metal. Register online at business. fultoncountychamber.com/events/ details/bagels-business-6622 or with the Fulton County Chamber Office by Friday, June 30. The cost is $49 or $29 for chamber members for the entire series. Any questions can be directed to Kellie Scobie, executive assistant of the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce, at (574) 224-2666 or kellie@fultoncountychamber.com.

We would personally like to “Thank You” for your support and any contribution that you made towards the Fireworks celebration of last years’ 2022 event. It was a great success!

This year we are observing Independence Day on Monday, July 3, 2023 at the Fulton County Airport. The show will begin at dusk as usual. There will be portable toilets and hand-washing stations for the spectators’ convenience.

Again this year, we would greatly appreciate any financial contribution or support that you provide.

Save the date for Fulton Fun Day Festival, Aug. 5

It’s time to save the date for Fulton’s 22nd Fun Day Festival scheduled to bring lots of activities on Saturday, Aug. 5. The theme of the noon parade will be “Our LibraryOur Town - Our Community, 100+ Years’ Journey.” Due to the strictures of COVID a couple of years ago, the 100th year anniversary of the Fulton County Public Library, Fulton Branch, was not celebrated. Events already in action are the coloring/drawing contest to the theme by Caston Elementary students. Winners will be displayed soon at the Fulton Library. The contest will extend to adults in the near future. Details will be out soon. A full display of the festival events will fill the library foyer later this summer.

In the meantime, for more details or questions, call any of the Festival Committee members: Linda Fincher, (574) 767-2243; Lori Gibson, (574) 721-2487; Linda Wade, (574) 835-6604; or Tai Walsh, (765) 414-4104.

Area Trine University students complete degrees, earn honors

Trine University students completed degrees at the end of the spring semester.

The following area student graduated: William Thonn, Rochester, whose major is design engineering technology.

Another Trine University student was named to the dean’s list for the spring term. To earn dean’s list honors, students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.749. The following area student earned dean’s list honors: Wade Shafer, Rochester, majoring in health and physical education.

Two local Trine University students were named to the president’s list for the spring term. To earn president’s list honors, students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.75 to 4.0.

The following area students earned president’s list honors:

• Noah Swango of Rochester, majoring in exercise science.

• Brianna Yarber of Rochester, majoring in criminal justice.