As most of you know I underwent a double lung transplant a couple months ago. It’s definitely been a journey and I still have a ways to go on my recovery but I’m amazed at the difference it’s already made in my life. I just wanted to let everyone know how thankful I am for all that my family, friends and community has done for me during this time. Sandy has been by my side through everything and has done anything I needed without question and I know it hasn’t been easy. My kids and their families have been such a big help, organizing fundraisers that helped ease the financial stress I was feeling and always being there to help in any way they could. I’m sure they don’t know what a blessing they’ve been but they have definitely made this easier for us. The rest of our family and friends were there also contributing for auctions, bidding on items or just donating. All of it was such a big help. Thanks to all of you! To WKVI, thanks for the interview Rich did with Sandy to let people know what was going on and to 10-56 Brewery and The Point thanks so much for the way you give back to the community. I know it meant a lot to us and we appreciated all you did. I know a major part of the successful surgery and my recovery has been all the prayer from so many people. I have heard from so many how they have been praying and had their churches praying. I feel like I must have been on the prayer list at every church in our area and some in other states... I am so grateful for this small town and all my friends and family near and far. Thank you all again and hopefully I can repay some of what has been done for me..
DonBinkley
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In November of 2021, I read an Indianapolis newspaper headline about N.W. Indiana becoming the LARGEST solar farm in the US., covering 13,000 acres, in Starke and Pulaski counties. I wasn't concerned. It's fine. It's over by Bass Lake, it isn't in my backyard. I turned a blind eye. We are currently past that 13,000 acreage number in Starke county, alone. But what is the real number? Hmm, that's a mystery... In May 2023, it was somewhere around 16,000 acres in Starke county, with Pulaski county climbing to 25,000 plus acres.
I'm just wondering, does every county in Indiana have solar farms? What is the total amount of Indiana land in solar? And what about the other 49 states? How many acres total? AND: Since this is a WORLDWIDE climate plan, to save the Earth, Can ANYONE tell me what the reflective light from the solar panels, worldwide, will do to the climate? Because there has to be some kind of reflective light. We are being told that solar is a good thing..Maybe it is. I'll be dead before I see the full truth of the matter, pro or con.
In late May, 2023, I was told about a solar meeting. Being curious, I went. At the 2nd meeting, Guess what?, I found out through the rumor mill ( faster than the speed of light) ( no letters of notification in the mail, for me), that solar is coming near me. NOW, I am paying attention , attending meetings, and hearing the concerns of others. Concerns, like the two families that will have solar panels on 3 sides of their property, and possibly across the street too. I see their pain and worries. What if it was your property? Surely, there are no medical side effects from having solar panels 50 foot? from your property line. Solar panels are contained, they don't leak, so we were told, so their drinking water, well water, will, of course, be safe.
On Weds., Aug. 9th, some concerns were raised at the Starke County Planning Commission, to review the current ordinances, and to make the necessary changes to safeguard other families. Questions also were asked , at a prior Starke County Commissioners meeting. Questions about the possibility of future solar battery storage in Starke county. Will future battery storage be needed? What safeguards, or provisions, are in place, if that indeed is the case?
At this time, there are issues that need to be fixed. Does Starke county have the resources to fix them? Starke county does need the financial help that solar will bring. There is indeed a lot that could be done with solar money. Hopefully, there will be public input on how it is spent. But I have to wonder, what will be the REAL cost for all who live here? What protections are in place for our children, grandchildren, and our community? I wish we could have the wisdom of Solomon ,and the compassion of Jesus, and do what's right for this place we love.
A quote to ponder:
Mice die in mousetraps because they do not understand why the cheese is Free.
A concerned citizen
SANDY ARNETT CRAIG
WINAMAC, IN - Sandy Arnett Craig, 62, died Wednesday, August 8, 2023, at Northwest Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte, Indiana. She was born December 28, 1960, in South Bend, Indiana, to J.B. and Kathleen (Collins) Arnett. On April 30, 1988, in Winamac, she married Steve Craig.
Sandy was a 1979 graduate of North Judson-San Pierre High School in North Judson, Indiana. She had worked at Eaton’s for many years until they closed. She retired from Dr. Heinsen’s office where she had worked as a medical clerk. She was a member of the Winamac FOE #2580 and a member of the Church of the Heartland. She enjoyed spending time with her grandsons and talking on the phone with them, shopping, getting her hair done, tanning, going to church and riding on the golf cart with her husband and dog.
She is survived by her husband, Steve, one daughter, Kandice D. Craig, one son, Steven Jacob Craig, one step daughter, Katy Benfield, six grandchildren, her mother, Kathleen, one sister, Kathy (Howard) Connelley and two brothers: Ricky (Letha) Arnett and Marvin (Lois) Arnett. She was preceded in death by one son, Dwayne “Tootie” Howard, Jr., her father, J.B. Arnett and one sister, Infant Lisa Arnett.
Services were held Sunday, August 13, at Frain Mortuary. Private burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
THERESA M. O’BRIEN-MESSER
KNOX, IN - Theresa M. O’BrienMesser, 69, died Thursday, August 3, 2023.
She had worked at the Knox Veterinary Clinic and a substitute teacher for local schools. She loved horses and dogs.
She is survived by two children: Richard (Janet) Wagner of Chicago, Illinois and Lindsey (Domenico) Rinaldi of Waterman, Illinois, four grandchildren and two sisters: Patty-Jo (John) Arzola of Knox, Indiana and Gina (Jim) Zuganelis of Acworth, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father, Patrick O’Brien and mother and step father, Joan and John Themascus, one sister, Kathleen Keenan and one brother, Timothy O’Brien.
No services will be held per her wishes. Memorials may be made to the family or to the Starke County Humane Society.
Arrangements were made by M.C. Smith Funeral Home, Knox.
EVELYN N. RABEY
KNOX, IN - Evelyn N. Rabey, 75, died Sunday, August 6, 2023, at her home. She was born June 12, 1948, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to the late Everett and Marjorie Finney.
Evelyn was an animal lover.
She is survived by her children: William Rabey, Christopher Rabey, Carol Rabey and Susan Rabey Nagel, fourteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren and siblings: Linda Vandewalle, Everett Skeeter Finney and Rober Finney. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Rabey.
No services are planned at this time. Memorials may be made to the Starke County Humane Society.
Arrangements were made by M.C. Smith Funeral Home, Knox.
CAROL FAYE DAVIS
KNOX, IN - Carol Faye Davis, 76, died Monday, August 7, 2023, in La Porte, Indiana. She was born December 16, 1946, in Salyersville, Kentucky, to Farris “Fiz” Anderson and Irene (Arnett) Coldiron.
Carol was a member of the Free United Baptist Church in North Judson, Indiana. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
She is survived by two sons: Travis (Nancy) Davis and Kirby (Jen) Anderson, both of Knox, three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, her mother, Irene Coldiron of Denham, Indiana, one brother, Garry (Patty) Coldiron of North Judson and two sisters: Ruth (Mike) Toosley of Fulton, Missouri and Ruby Coldiron of Denham. She was preceded in death by her father, Farris “Fiz” Anderson, two brothers: Larry and Terry Coldiron and one sister, Wanda Moss.
Services were held Saturday, August 12, at the Free United Baptist Church, with Rev. Eddie Trusty officiating. Burial was in the Oak Park Cemetery in Knox, Indiana. Contributions may be made to the Free United Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Knox.
LINDA RAE McDOLE
FRANCESVILLE, IN - FORMERLY OF LAFAYETTE, IN - Linda Rae
(Boehning) McDole, 81, died Monday, August 7, 2023, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesviile, Indiana. She was born July 30, 1942, in Francesville, to the late Virgil Allen and Catherine Ann (Hofferlin) Boehning.
Linda attended Francesville High School and later in life she earned her QMA and EMT certificates. She had worked in hospitality and at General Foods for several years. She retired from the healthcare industry after many years of helping people. She enjoyed talking to people, singing, playing guitar, doll collecting, country music, dancing, karaoke and family gatherings.
She is survived by two sons: Jacob (Yong) Vogt III of Scottsboro, Alabama and Luke Allen Malachi McDole of Osh Kosh, Wisconsin, three daughters: Catherine Ann (Stephen)
Overton of Francesville, Kimberly Rae
(Fiancé Jimmy Schumacher) Young of Bradenton, Florida and Tonya Lee Stadler of Tell City, Indiana, thirteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, one great great grandson and one brother, Richard “Dick” (Penny) Boehning of Fort Myers, Florida. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Lynn Boehning.
Services were held Saturday, August 12, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial was in the Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church or Roseland Cemetery.
Arrangements were made to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.
JOSEPH L. KLECKA
NORTH JUDSON, IN - Joseph L. Klecka, 85, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023. He was born March 8, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Joseph and Anna (Blazek) Klecka.
Joseph was a veteran of the US Navy and had worked at US Steel for 30+ years. He had a passion for fishing, old cars, gardening, amateur radio, traveling to the family farm in Wisconsin and fixing and building things. He loved his family very much.
He is survived by his wife, Betty, two children: Angela Burlison of Springville, Indiana and Joseph J. (Emily), one grandson and one brother, Albert of Elgin, Illinois.
Services were held Friday, August 11, at the O’Donnell Funeral Home. Burial was in the St. Jacob Cemetery in North Judson.
Arrangements were made by O’Donnell Funeral Home, Inc., North Judson.
DONALD G. LUEDTKE
NORTH JUDSON, IN - Donald G. Luedtke, 86, died Monday, July 24, 2023, at the family farm where he was born on July 27, 1936.
Donald was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Judson, Indiana and was instrumental in starting Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Wheatfield, Indiana. He was a dairy and grain farmer who raised Holstein cattle. He enjoyed working in his garden, preserving his produce, communicating with legislators advocating religious freedom, pro-life and civil liberties. He enjoyed traveling and took a tour around the world.
He is survived by one brother, Arthur (Joan) Luedtke of San Pierre, Indiana and one sister, Donna (David) Rode of Fountaintown, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Elsa Luedtke, two brothers: Walter and Carl Luedtke and one sister, Mildred Luedtke.
Services were held Saturday, August 5, at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Donations may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church.
Arrangements were made by O’Donnell Funeral Home, Inc., North Judson.
MARILYN D. FOX
WINAMAC, IN - Marilyn D. Fox, 91, died at her husband’s home in Crawfordsville, Indiana on Saturday, August 5, 2023, as the result of a house explosion. He also died in the explosion. She was born June 12, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Arnold A. and Ruth M. Johnson. On March 16, 1990, she married Lloyd Fox. He died September 22, 2009. In June of 2023, she married Richard “Dick” Chastain.
Marilyn was a graduate of Monterey High School in Monterey, Indiana and attended Purdue University before transferring to the University of Nevada Reno where she earned a Bachelor’s degree. She went on to earn a Master’s degree from Ball State University. She was a teacher for over 35 years, teaching at Kokomo and Haworth High Schools. She also coached numerous girl’s sports including: tennis, synchronized swimming and cheer leading. She also served as the recreation director for the Disciples of Christ Christian Assembly at Crystal Lake in Frankfort, Michigan. Marilyn was an active member of various organizations including: Delta Kappa Gamma academic sorority, the Indiana Retired Teachers Association, a 50 year member of Psi Iota Xi sorority in Kokomo, Indiana and was a founding member of the Winamac chapter. She was a member of the Lion’s Club in Monterey and the Mentone Flying Club in Rochester, Indiana as well as the Book Club, Garden Club and the First Christian Church, all in Winamac.
She is survived by her three children: Rochelle Friedman of Appleton, Wisconsin, Denise Hughes of Middleville, Michigan and Steven Friedrich of Delafield, Wisconsin, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerome W. Friedrich, one great grandson, Liam Handley and an infant sister, Amy Johnson.
Memorial services will be held at 2pm EDT, Saturday, August 19, at the First Christian Church, with Pastor Stephen Sundquist officiating. Private burial will take place in St. Anne’s Cemetery in Monterey. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church. Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Michael Ray Wilcox Jr. a loving father, husband, son, brother and friend passed away suddenly due to a tragic traffic accident at the age of 49 on Saturday August 5, 2023. Michael, fondly known as Mike, was born to Bonnie (Pete) Schmaltz and Michael Wilcox Sr. on October 6, 1973, in Plymouth, IN. Mike was married twice in his lifetime first to Beth Smith for 14 years with whom he shares two loving sons Michael “Mikey” III and Andrew “Drew” Wilcox they divorced in 2010. He recently married Tiffany Wilcox on July 27,2023 in South Carolina. Mike was a lifelong resident of North Judson, a high school graduate of NJSP and college graduate of Vincennes University with a degree in Criminal Justice. He lived for his family, always being willing to drop what he was doing to be there for anyone especially for his children or grandchildren. He was a truly selfless family man who lived to serve his community in many different aspects throughout his lifetime from being a North Judson reserve police officer for many years, a 25 year SIA employee/Team lead/ERT member, a firefighter for 3 years on San-Pierre volunteer fire department along with being a part-time EMT for Starke County and Pulaski County for 2 years.
Mike is survived by his wife Tiffany Wilcox of North Judson, IN, as well as his sons Michael (Allison) Wilcox III, Andrew (McKenzie) Wilcox, his stepchildren Makayla Loughry, Payton Roberts, Emiley Roberts, and Anthony Roberts and three grandchildren Charlotte Wilcox, Xadrien and Xylan Miller of North Judson, IN. Mike is also survived by his parents Bonnie and Pete Schmaltz of North Judson, IN, his sister Michelle Hernandez and her partner Rich Evett, Nieces and nephews Luke, Alexa, Stephanie, Kaylee & Raelyn of Knox, IN.
Mike was preceded in death by his father Michael Wilcox Sr., maternal grandparents Lawrence and Arlene Jurovich and paternal grandparents William “Bill” and Alma “Alta” Mae Wilcox.
A Gathering of Family, Friends, Co-Workers and Emergency Responders will be held at 2:30 PM CT Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the NJ-SP Liberty Elementary Gymnasium, North Judson, Indiana. Mike's cremains will be escorted from the San Pierre Fire House, San Pierre, Indiana to the Gymnasium, starting at 2 PM CT. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department or to Starke County EMS in Mike's Memory.
NORBERT LEON WERA
SALYERSVILLE, KY - FORMERLY OF NORTH JUDSON, IN - Norbert Leon
Wera, 95, died Friday, August 4, 2023, in the Salyersville Nursing Home in Salyersville, Kentucky. He was born October 6, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Leon K. and Rose Marie (Krystyn) Wera. On February 7, 1948, he married Ione L. Morley
He is survived by one daughter, Mary (Kenny) Rowe of Salyersville and one sister, Vernile Hoppe of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ione L. Wera and two sons: John Alan and Leon Edward Wera and one sister, Leona Snell. Burial was in the St. Jacob Cemetery in North Judson.
Arrangements were made by O’Donnell Funeral Home, Inc., North Judson.
BRUCE CLAYTON MORGAN
ROCHESTER, IN - Bruce Clayton
Morgan, 65, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023. He was born September 18, 1957, in Knox, Indiana, to the late Glenn Edward and Dorothy Mae (Davis) Morgan.
Bruce was a 1975 graduate of West Central High School. He was a proud member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 and had worked as a heavy equipment operator at Ward/Hanson Stone Quarry in Francesville, Indiana for 36 years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, going out to eat and making homemade ice cream. Bruce loved his family very much.
He is survived by two daughters: Michelle (Ryan) Street of Columbia City, Indiana and Allyssa (Michael) Lamorgese of Monticello, Indiana, one son, Adam (fiancée, Usha Wyant) Morgan of Star City, Indiana, eight grandchildren, one sister, Jan (Jim) Vollmer of Durham, North Carolina and one brother, Bob Morgan of Lebanon, Indiana. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Andrew Glenn Paul Morgan, one sister, Jorene Ann Morgan and his former wife, Ellen Morgan Howat.
The family will host a celebration of life at a later date. Private burial will take place in Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center or Happy Tails Animal Center.
Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.
Garage Sales
TUNIS FAMILY 3 Family Garage
Sale: Aug 17, 18 & 19, 8-4 @ 4323
S 250 E, Knox. Household items, comforter set, curtains, Christmas & Halloween decorations, purses-Coach, Michael Kors, mens clothes LG-XLG, womens sizes 8, 10, 12, LG &XLG, Maurice jeans, shoes, kids clothes-girls, toys, golf clubs, too much to mention. Come out & see 33-1
3 FAMILY GARAGE Sale: Fri & Sat, Aug 18 & 19, 8-4 @ 9720 W San Pierre Rd. Lots of stuff! Come check us out! 33-2
GARAGE SALE: Aug 17 & 18, 9-4 & Aug 19, 9-Noon. Clothes for all sizes, office supplies, holiday items & many other interesting items all at a bargain price. 4993 W Lucas Dr., North Judson-just south of First Choice Insurance 33-3
2 FAMILY YARD Sale: 36 gal large fish tank & stand, all accessories, mens leather vest-2 XL, jewelry, ladies clothes, collectibles, vintage items, misc. home decor. Thurs, Aug 17 & Fri, Aug 18, 9-4 & Sat, Aug 19, 9-2 @ 6762 N 800 W, Winamac-4 mi south of North Judson on Rt 39, left at Kersting’s Cycle Center, 1 mile east 33-4
BIG BARN Sale: Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Aug 18 & 19 @ 4324 N 1050 W, Medaryville, 1.5 miles north of Shadyhill Speedway. Lots of tools, collectibles, furniture & everything 33-5
GARAGE SALE: Thurs & Fri, Aug 17 & 18, 8-? & Sat, Aug 19 8-Noon 6825 E 400 N, Grovertown-by Fletcher Cemetery. Lots of goodies! Baby girl clothes 3 mo-4T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-6
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