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Teacher shares love of art with her students %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 6WDII :ULWHU “While I was taking art in college, one of my professors thought I should take an introduction to education class,” stated Alicia Funk, Rochester. “I’d watched my mother as an educator put in hours of preparation for her classes, so at ﬁrst the idea did not appeal to me. But I eventually took the class and loved it. I’m so glad I’ve become a teacher. Now I can share my love of art with my students.” Funk got her degree in K-12 art education from Manchester College. She started teaching at Rochester Middle School in 2005. She transferred to Riddle and Columbia elementaries from 2009 to 2021. This year she’s teaching at RMS and Riddle. “I enjoy teaching students of

all ages,” she said. “Columbia has preschool through ﬁrst grade students. I love the little ones’ passion and excitement about art. Of course, with the middle school, the kids share creative ideas. That’s where relationships are made and built. The third and fourth graders at Riddle still like art and are learning and growing together. Each age group has their own plusses.” She remembers her own elementary days as an artist. “I loved drawing and watercolors. My elementary art teacher spotted my talent and offered me private lessons. I was part of a group of hand-selected art students.” In her ongoing journey, her teachers at Valparaiso High School made very large impacts on her life. “VHS offered great art classes, doing things that are often only done in a college setting. I remem-

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ber painting, drawing and jewelry making. My teachers excelled in bringing out the strengths in all of us.” Funk enjoys inspiring her own students. “I watch for their individual skills and talents and then work to bring them out. All of my students have abilities that need to be nurtured and brought to the surface.” Because she does not use a lot of technology in the classroom, Funk is able to work hands-on with her students. “Some of the kids have never done papier-mâché in the past. My younger students may need a lesson or two on how to hold their scissors. Learning the basic skills is very important in the art classroom.” Funk is able to spot talent even when her students are very young. “I’ll look for those who use space and portion accurately. In their ﬁnal projects, I survey the colors they choose and the values they’ve created. I also notice their mastery of art tools.” Although she realizes many of her students will not become professional artists who can support themselves with their craft, Funk seeks to nurture an appreciation of art in her classroom. “Art is everywhere, whether they’re looking at a classic painting or some commercial art. Those who excel in art, learn how to think outside the box. They develop problem-solving skills and an open mind. These skills will help them be more successful in life.” Having her 8-year-old son Jonah in her second-grade art

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Access to the pantry is based on income, and is available to residents of Henry and Newcastle townships. Clients sign in when they come to the pantry and are welcome to return every four weeks. In 2020, the pantry serviced more than 1,600 people. In 2021, the numbers through July indicated the numbers are down, primarily due to the increase in government assistance. During the height of the pandemic, the food pantry continued to serve its clients by creating a list of available items for people who drove up and bringing what was requested to them in their vehicle. They continue to provide in-home delivery, within reason, to shut-ins who cannot make it to the pantry. “We are still seeing new clients come in to the food pantry, and an increase in elderly clients,” said board member Bonnie Dunbar. “There are volunteers from all eight churches who give their time to the pantry in a variety of roles.” Anyone who would like further information is asked to call the Akron Church of God at (574) 8394121. They will pass your inquiry along to the appropriate people and someone will return your call. Food donations also can be left at the Church of God, located at 301 S. West St.

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The Bible is the word of God (Read 2 Timothy 3:1-17)

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteous%\ 5(9 521 ness” (2 Timo385.(< thy 3:16). The apostle Paul is our best example of a worker for the Lord. He hid nothing. See Acts 20. Paul names the cities in the area near Timothy’s home, because Timothy would be familiar with them. Timothy knew Paul’s doctrine (teaching); his manner of life (conduct); the purpose that motivated his life (see Acts 20:24; 2 Timothy 4:7); the faith that sustained him in trial; the long-suffering, love, and endurance he showed, even when persecuted; and the wonderful way God took care of him through it all. Paul had been a divine object lesson to young Timothy, and we

ought to be examples to others, too. Timothy’s relationship to the Bible began when he was a child and learned the Old Testament Scriptures from his mother and grandmother. They did not merely teach him the facts of the Bible; they gave him assurance and spiritual understanding. Timothy knew for himself the truth of the word; he did not depend on others to defend the word for him. This word imparted faith to him (Romans 10:17), and this faith in Christ brought salvation. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 is a great testimony to the divine origin and character of the Bible. The Bible is the inspired word of God. The word “inspired” means “God-breathed — filled with the breath of God.” The spirit of God enabled men of God to write the Bible (2 Peter 1:20-21), for the spirit of God is the “breath” of God (John 3:1-8; Ezekiel. 37:114). “All scripture” means every word of God is inspired. What is the purpose of the Bible? Of course, salvation is the first purpose (2 Timothy 3:15), but Christian living is also included. The word is profitable for teaching (doctrine), conviction (reproof), setting right (correction), and dis-

cipline (instruction). It enables the child of God to become a man or woman of God, matured in the things of the Lord. “Perfect” (2 Timothy 3:17) does not mean sinless; it means “mature.” And “thoroughly furnished” means “fully equipped” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). So, the Bible transforms the child of 2 Timothy 3:15 into a mature person in Christ; it equips the Christians to be servants. It is ﬁne for Christians to take study courses and learn methods of ministry, but the best way for them to equip themselves to serve God is to study and practice the Bible. Study books tell us how, but the Bible gives us the motivation and power to live what we learn. The great need today among churches and Christians is to return to the Bible. If the churches do not get back to God’s word, the satanic deceivers will take over and millions of lost sinners will face God’s great judgment when they die because they were led astray by religious lies. Read Ron Purkey’s Bible study outlines at www.rtcol.com/purkey free on the website. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.

New books at the Akron Library You may check out these new books and many others at the Akron Library, located at 205 E. Rochester St. “Where Do We Go From Here?” by Dr. David Jeremiah. How tomorrow’s prophecies foreshadow today’s problems. Why study biblical prophecy? Because future events cast their shadows before them. “From This Moment” by Kim Vogel Sawyer. Growing up in the foster care system, Jase Edgar always dreamed of one day starting his own family, but his ﬁancee’s untimely death shattered his plans. Moving to Kansas and serving as a youth minister should be a fresh start, but he can’t seem to set aside his doubts about God’s goodness. “Hope Between the Pages” by Pepper Basham. Uncover the story behind a 100 year old bookish love note. Clara Blackwell can’t lose her family’s 100 old bookshop, but with the deed missing, there’s a chance her father’s legacy could fall into

the hands of her greedy uncle. In an attempt to locate the missing deed, Clara uncovers an unusual love note which leads to the discovery of a long lost romance. “Autopsy” by Patricia Cornwell. Forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta has come almost full circle, returning to Virginia, the state where she launched her storied career, as the chief medical examiner. Finding herself the new girl in town once again after being away for many years, she’s inherited both an overbearing secretary and a legacy of neglect and potential corruption. “Criminal Mischief” by Stuart Woods. After a dangerous adventure has him traveling up and down the coast, Stone Barrington is looking forward to some downtime at his Manhattan abode. But when an acquaintance alerts him to a hinky plot being hatched across the city, he ﬁnds himself eager to pursue justice.

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Good neighbors: The Depot, near the Old Bag Factory is non-proﬁt, run by Mennonites to help with development in needy cultures. They do an excellent job of checking out the donations before selling. Open at about noon weekdays. I also shop at Goodwill on US 33. The selection is good at both stores.

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James M. Pennell, 79, Rochester, passed away at 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 17, 1942, in Rochester, the son of Robert W. and Wilda J. (Camplin) Pennell. On July 23, 1982, in Rochester, he married Carolyn Warmbrod and she survives. Mr. Pennell had worked as carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Pennell, Rochester; son, Zachary Pennell, Bourbon; like a son, Dusty Stephens, Rochester; and grandchild, Isaac Pennell, Bourbon. He was preceded in death by his parents. No services will be observed. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Janet L. Ballinger Accomplished Bowler Janet L. “Dolly” Ballinger, 81, Rochester, passed away at 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born May 5, 1940, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Thurman and Lova (Snyder) Azbell. -$1(7 / Dolly retried from Shady Rest County %$//,1*(5 Home in Plymouth. She had been a member of the Eagles Lodge Auxiliary as a Golden Age Eagle. She loved to play euchre, bunco and had been an accomplished bowler traveling across the state and areas participating in numerous bowling tournaments throughout her life. Survivors include her children, Alden (Judy) Ballinger, Watervliet, Mich., Don (Sarah) Ballinger, Rochester, Jim Ballinger, Lakeville, William (Kathy) Ballinger, Bremen, Trina Kucera, Indiana, Regina Fogelsanger, Rochester, and Patches (Robin) Conley, Tennessee; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother, Wendell Azbell, North Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Wendy Nolen; grandson, Thomas Perkins; four brothers; and one sister. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends visited from 1-3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Carole June Thompson, 87, Rochester, went home to be with her Lord Jesus at 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at Wynnﬁeld Crossing, Rochester. She was born Oct. 16, 1934, in Peru, the daughter of Elbert and Jane (Webber) Reuter. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1952. On Aug. 8, 1952, she married Ted C. Davis. He preceded her in &$52/( -81( death May 23, 2011. In May 2015, she married Paul D. 7+203621 Thompson at the Rochester Church of God. Carole was a quilter for many years. She loved her Jesus, ﬂowers, kitties and had attended Safe Harbor Church. Survivors include her husband, Paul Thompson, Rochester; daughters, Janet (Vern) Biber, Rochester, and Joanna (Doug) Manns, Akron; grandchildren, Logan (Lacey) Manns, Silver Lake, Jessica (Ed) Haines, Akron, Brianne (Joe) Miller, Rochester, Wes (Rilee) Manns, Silver Lake, and Beth Biber, Phoenix, Ariz.; and 17 great-grandchildren. Private services will be observed with interment at Fulton Cemetery. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Bonnie L. Montgomery Member Of United Methodist Church Bonnie Louise (Mathias) Montgomery, 92, passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at Wynnﬁeld Crossing in Rochester from natural causes. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Junior Herold; and her parents, Ernest and Ruth (Strebe) Mathias. %211,( / She was a member of the United Methodist 0217*20(5< Church of Fulton. She loved sewing and traveling. She is survived by daughters, Debbie Lee, Fort Myers, Fla., Jann Williamson, Columbus, Ohio, Kristi Alber, Rochester, and Jill Kelley, Broaddus, Texas; a sister, Sue Mitchell, Logansport; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Celebration of life will be from 2-5 p.m. June 25 at the Fulton Community Center. Donations may be made to Caston Closet, Kindred Care Hospice, Fulton United Methodist Church or Red Cross Blood donation. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

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James Allen Bates, 86, Bourbon, died 12:40 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born Aug. 4, 1935, to Harry W. and Olive H. (Ecker) -$0(6 $//(1 Bates. He mar%$7(6 ried Margaret Louise Hall April 8, 1956. She preceded him in death. He is survived by his children; James Bates Jr.; Jo Bates; Judith and Marc Weissert; Jon and Kim Bate; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jay F. Bates; sister, Barbara Faulkner. A graveside service took place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon. The arrangements are entrusted to King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone.

Juanita I. Boganwright

Juanita I. Boganwright, 93, Claypool, died at 1:51 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. She was born May 22, 1928, -8$1,7$ , to John and Susie Fear. She was %2*$1:5,*+7 raised by her uncle and aunt, Horace and Hannah Rickel. She married Richard E. Boganwright March 2, 1957. He preceded her in death March 7, 2009. She is survived by her son, Tim and Sara Boganwright, Claypool; son in law Randy and Kristi Alber, Rochester; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; aunt and uncle; daughter, Theresa K. Alber. Services will take place 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, 9798 W. 1000S., Akron. Interment will take place at the Mentone Cemetery. Visitation hours will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone.

Carl Edward ‘Ed’ Dillman

Carl Edward “Ed” Dillman, 88, Plymouth, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at Wampler’s Senior Living, Bourbon. He was born July 10, 1933, to Carl and Esther Dillman. He married Shir- &$5/ (':$5' ¶('· ',//0$1 ley Joan Trapp May 18, 1958. She preceded him in death Feb. 6, 2018. Survivors include his sons; Jeff and Debbie Dillman, Pewaukee, Wis.; Bradley Dillman, Plymouth; Mark and Rose Dillman, Tippecanoe; daughter, Pam and Jim Johnson, Argos; brother, Marvin Dillman, Twelve Mile; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert G. Dillman and Ronald Dillman. A celebration of life will be noon Saturday, Jan. 29, at Cornith Brethren Church, 5204 N. 900E., Twelve Mile. Burial with military rites will follow in the Cornith Brethren Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gundrum Funeral Home and Crematory, Logansport.

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Deborah Gregory

Deborah Gregory, 69, Rochester, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at Life Care Center, Rochester. She was born March 5, 1953, to Harry and Virgie Patton '(%25$+ Gregory. *5(*25< Surviving include her brother, Danny and Jeannie Gregory, Rochester; niece; nephew; several great nieces and nephews; great great-nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her parents. Private family services will be at a later date. Good Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Timothy Wayne Harman

Timothy Wayne Harman, 66, Akron, died at 4:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at Parkview Regional medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 5, 1955, to Gerald Eugene 7,027+< :$<1( +$50$1 and Bonnie Harman. He is survived by his son, Heath and Jessica Harman, Akron; Blake Harman, Columbia City; granddaughter; sisters, Cathy and Max Shirk; Sherry and Randy Krider; Nancy and Steve Krieg; Cindy Ambrose; and Tami Harman Beers; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Deb Baker. Funeral services took place Saturday, Jan. 22, at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Bonnie L. Kumler

Bonnie L. Kumler, 54, Logansport, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at Camelot Care Center, Logansport. She was born Nov. 18, 1967, to Robert and Darla Kumler. She is survived by her parents, Rochester; brother, Chuck Kumler, Rochester; three nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dean and Lois Kumler, Owen and Arlene McVay. Services are private. Burial will be at Citizens IOOF Cemetery, Kewanna. Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes.

Frank E. Ludwig

Frank E. Ludwig, 94, Monterey, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at his home. He was born Nov. 30, 1927, to Henry and Dora Guernsey Ludwig. He married Millie Grifﬁth )5$1. ( May 6, 1956. She /8':,* preceded him in death Jan. 4, 2012. He is survived by his daughters; Betty and Edmund Taylor, Beaver, Ohio; Carol S. Rouse, Monterey; son, Frank E. Ludwig Jr., Elkhart; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; ﬁve brothers; four sisters. Funeral services took place Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the Oran Gospel Chapel Church. Burial took place at Riverbank Cemetery, Winamac, with graveside services conducted by VFW and American Legion. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.

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Marcia Kay Taylor, 83, Akron, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. On March 8, 1938, Marcia Kay Hunneshagen was born in Rochester to Hugh V. and Geneva (Brooker) Hunneshagen. On July 11, 1956, she married Dennis D. Taylor, who passed away Sept. 7, 2010. She was a 1956 graduate of Rochester High 0$5&,$ .$< School, where she was active in art. She studied with 7$</25 Art Instruction Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn. In 1959, Marcia and Dennis moved to Orlando, Fla., where she was employed by Curry Offset Press and Glen L. Martin Missile Company in the Bullpup Division as an artist. When they returned to Rochester, she was employed by Topps Manufacturing Company and McMahon-O’Connor Construction Company. While working at Topps Manufacturing, she did a piece of art work for Canada and France. She also worked in the printing, photography, embroidery,and silk-screening departments. Marcia enjoyed gardening, collecting recipes and cookbooks. She studied genealogy for 50 years, getting one line as far back as William the Conqueror. She was a 38-year member of the Manitou Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. Marcia was also a 36-year member of the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 member of Marinda B Dye tent 17 from Kokomo. She indexed books for the DAR Genealogy Library and earned the bookworm pin and bar. She embroidered several bell pulls, table runners and banners. She won ﬁrst place at the national level several times. Marcia also enjoyed playing the dulcimer and won honorable mention with her writing of “George Washington-We Love You Still.” She decorated family graves every Memorial Day for 53 years. Survivors include three children: daughters, Sally (Alan) Sterk, King, N.C., and Sara (Ron) Kruger, Akron; a son, Samual (Jody) Taylor, Logansport; a sister, Marilyn Henderson, Pontiac, Mich.; ﬁve grandchildren, Chuck (Chrissie) Sterk, Kaela (Scott) Virgil, Terra Kruger, Courtney (Dustin) Stone and Ashley (Sam) Spencer; seven great-grandchildren, Calvin Sterk, Jaxtyn Virgil, Jadyn Virgil, Laela Virgil, Xandyr Johnson, Karli Hogue and Kiana Hogue; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Marcia in death are her parents; husband; brother, Hugh Hunneshagen Jr.; sister, Roberta Friedland; and granddaughter, Aubrey Hogue. A celebration of the life of Marcia Kay Taylor was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends visited with the family one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Karen S. Sleighter Retired From U.S.S.I. Karen S. Sleighter, 70, Warsaw, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 13, 1951, in Rochester, the daughter of George E. and Mary Edna (Bender) Mollencupp. .$5(1 6 Karen had worked for Gulf Stream in Elkhart, 6/(,*+7(5 CVS drug store in South Bend and retired from U.S.S.I. in Columbia City. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading. Survivors include her children, Tamera Schnitz, Warsaw, Laura Watson, Akron, and James R. (Michelle) Schnitz, Rochester; grandchildren, Cassandra Schnitz, Warsaw, Brittany Kauffman, Rochester, Crystal Livengood, South Whitley, Sierra Schnitz, Rochester, and Amanda Poff, Hamlet; and sisters, Terra Little, Indianapolis, Sandra (Tom) Migonis, Rochester, and Carol (Dennis) Stevenson, Lynnwood, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may visit from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Larry E. Mowrer

Larry E. Mowrer, 84, formerly Rochester, died at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Plymouth. He was born May 22, 1937, to Rev. C.J. and Anna Marie /$55< ( Kerschner Mow02:5(5 rer. He married Carol Jane Bilyew Sept. 3, 1961. She survives. He is also survived by his daughter, Laura and Gary West, Plymouth; two grandsons; sisters, Phyllis Daniel, Fort

Wayne; Loretta Inman, Fort Wayne, Mary Holland, Sarasota, Fla.; Lois and John Mongosa, Peru; brother in law, Don and Joanne Bilyew, Honeybrook, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents and step mother, Relna Mowrer. A celebration of the life was held Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Riverview Community Church, 3780 SR 110, Tippecanoe. Interment took place in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Military honors were conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Navy honors team. Arrangements were entrusted to Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Arlene Simpson

Arlene Simpson, 69, Kewanna, died at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

Pamela M. DeBruler Napier, 77, Rochester, passed away at 5:05 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 26, 1944, in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of Robert L. and Martha (Pollock) DeBruler. In August 2006 in Rochester, she 3$0(/$ 0 married Carlo Bob Napier and he survives. 1$3,(5 Pam had been a homemaker for many years raising her children. After raising her children, she became a realtor, had owned a restaurant while living in Colorado and owned Everyday Gourmet Store in Rochester. She was a full-time nanny to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even their friends, always supporting them in all of their sports and extra-curricular activities. Her friends and members of the community looked forward to her daily Facebook posts. She was a dedicated Notre Dame football fan, and enjoyed having coffee with friends, gardening and camping. Survivors include her husband, Bob Napier, Rochester; children, Kellette (Bob) Lease, Rochester, Kristin (Paul) Wolfe, Economy, and Kymberly (Aaron) Bausback, Greensburg; grandchildren, Meghan (Kyle) McLochlin, Rochester, Mallory (Mike) Smith, St. Joseph, Mich., Lauren (Andrew) Piper, Westfield, Kayleigh Jenkins and fiancé Aaron Paschal, Westfield, Karlee Wolfe, Economy, Kate (Mervin) Schwartz, Greensburg, Abby Bausback, Greensburg, Ben Bausback, Greensburg, and Tyler Darnell, Georgia; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Linda (Roy) Simpson, Greensburg, and Denise Sisinger (Bill) Mulvaney, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert DeBruler and Martha Von der Lehr. Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Private services with interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester, was observed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rochester Youth Little League. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Ronald Gene Pearson Dairy Farmer Ronald Gene Pearson, 74, Macy, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Born at Dukes Hospital in Peru Dec. 28, 1947, he was the son of Glen N. and Lillian A. (Priser) Pearson. On June 8, 1969, at the Twelve Mile United Methodist Church, he was married to Carolyn 521$/' *(1( A. Collins. 3($5621 He was a 1967 graduate of Caston High School and worked at Switches in Logansport. Growing up on a dairy farm outside of Twelve Mile, he worked as a dairy farmer himself outside of Macy throughout his adult life, always using his favorite AllisChalmers tractors. He enjoyed going to auctions, fish fries and sporting events, and he was an usher for Notre Dame football games for 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Pearson, Macy; daughter, Cheryl Pearson, Macy; son, Eric (Amy) Pearson, Denver; five grandchildren, Abby (T.J.) Holman, Wabash, and Luke Pearson, Eleanor Pearson, William Pearson and Sophia Pearson, all of Denver; one great-granddaughter, Hazel Holman, Wabash; and one brother, Jim (Connie) Pearson, Peru. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian Pearson; and sister, Glenda K. Shaver. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Dave Jodry officiating. Burial followed in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

She was born June 13, 1952, to James and Ollie Simpson. Surviving are her son, Michael Conner, Kewanna; nine grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; $5/(1( siblings, Winton; 6,03621 Keith; Vivian; Marin. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael Conner; siblings, June; Virginia; Wayne; Jenny; Burt; Bernice. Services were held Thursday, Jan. 20, at Rans Funeral Homes and Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna.

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Edward Lee Tarter

E d wa r d Lee Tarter, 66, Denver, passed away at 1:12 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. A memorial service is being planned in (':$5' /(( February at the 7$57(5 Denver Baptist Church. Private burial will be in Gaerte Cemetery, rural Gilead. McCain Funeral Home, Denver, has been entrusted with arrangements.

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BIRTHS The following Fulton County area babies were recently born at Woodlawn Hospital:

ent of daughter, Piper Lynn Helt, born 8:24 p.m. Dec. 3, 2021.

Westwood John Adams

Aaron Hoffman and Haley Markley, Rochester, are the parents of daughter, Rayah LeeAnn Hoffman, born at 3:41 p.m. Dec. 28, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce.

Sam and Alana Adams, Rochester, are the parents of a son, Westwood John Adams, born at 10:34 a.m. Dec. 23, 2021. He weighed 8 pounds, 9.5 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Adalyn Ranay Andrews Dustin and Amy Andrews are the parents of a daughter, Adalyn Ranay Andrews, born at 1:36 a.m. Dec. 24, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces.

Wriglee Allen Louis Benke Jacob Benke and Frankie Kats, Rochester, are the parents of son, Wriglee Allen Louis Benke, born at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 2021. He weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Lily Rae Cole Cameron and Mariah Cole, Rochester, are the parents of daughter, Lily Rae Cole, born at 12:14 p.m. Dec. 23, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Finnley James Corbett Chad and Maddie Corbett, Culver, are the parents of son, Finnley James Corbett, born at 1:24 p.m. Dec. 14, 2021. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches long.

Magnolia Christine Cripe Sawyer and Megan Cripe, Rochester, are the parents of daughter, Magnolia Christine Cripe, born at 9:54 p.m. Dec. 11, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Steven Joseph Erwin Josh Erwin and Autumn Mikesell are the parents of son, Steven Joseph Erwin, born at 5:18 p.m. Nov. 30, 2021. He weighed 6 pounds, 13.5 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Piper Lynn Helt Sara Helt, Rochester, is the par-

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Arabella Sue Martir Gabe Martir and Shawna Glasser, Rochester, are the parents of daughter, Arabella Sue Martir, born at 4:58 p.m. Dec. 12, 2021. She weighed 4 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Alexander Cade Jones

Kinsley Shylla Painter

Brandon and Dannielle Jones, Macy, are the parents of son, Alexander Cade Jones, born at 6:49 p.m. Sept. 2, 2021. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Colby Painter and Katie Coleman, Rochester, are the parents of daughter, Kinsley Shylla Painter, born Nov. 24, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 18 inches long.

Brooklyn Autumn Kinsel

Lucas Foster Sanchez

Brady and Britney Kinsel, Warsaw, are the parents of daughter, Brooklyn Autumn Kinsel, born at 2:17 p.m. Dec. 15, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Salvador and Kathryn Sanchez, Rochester, are the parents of son, Lucas Foster Sanchez, born at 8:47 a.m. Dec. 21, 2021. He weighed 8 pounds, .5 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Jayden William Lambert

Bennett Mitchell Scott

Tyler Lambert and Elizabeth Miller, Plymouth, are the parents of son, Jayden William Lambert, born at 10:45 a.m. Dec. 18, 2021. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Mitchell and Melissa Scott, Mentone, are the parents of son, Bennett Mitchell Scott.

Elliot Eugene Litteral Jacquelyn Hatton, is the parent of son, Elliot Eugene Litteral, born Dec. 6, 2021. He weighed 6 pounds,

Carson Michael Stout Michael Stout and Paige Good, Monterey, are the parents of son, Carson Michael Stout, born at 1:13 p.m. Nov. 9, 2021. He weighed 9 pounds, 3.5 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

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Complaints Community Wide Federal Credit Union v. Kevin Sites, Rochester, $5,173.50.

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the winner from the night prior. Musicians and bands will have to submit an audition tape and music prior to performing. “These are pre auditioned performers, their music is sent in ahead of time and our musicians learn and can accompany the performer, it’s all ahead of the public seeing it Thursday. Then the public gets to vote live in person,” stated project manager Devon Gibbons. “There is a tradition in an Opry, it’s competitive,” added the Times Theater Board Chairman Julie Shambarger. “The Time Theater’s historical stage, the Opry’s wide appeal and Rochester’s central location creates a huge opportunity for all,” Shambarger shared. “No one has a stage like us in Indiana,” Gibbons noted. Even Karter explained the Times stage will be her biggest stage she has ever performed on. The goal for the venue is to be done and ready to host its first night of opry by summer 2022. When it comes to the building itself, work is still being completed to ready the building for occupancy. “Larger fundraising efforts for an upgraded sound system and marquee are underway, we just finished the ceiling,” Gibbons explained, “We will begin painting soon, things are in motion.” So the future of the Times Theater is looking grand. This is going to be something the whole family can enjoy, said Gibbons. Once the Times Theater is open to the public, plans include live music, movies and community events, explained Shambarger. To find out how you can participate, donate or volunteer, call (574) 598-0086, visit www.thetimestheater.com, or email thetimestheaterinc@gmail.com and on Facebook.

Letter to the editor Radar speed signs welcomed Dear Editor: Many thanks to the Fulton Town Board, which has purchased and installed radar speed signs on either end of Fulton on SR 25. Our town has increasingly become hazardous for residents to cross the street because of the high

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LADY VIKINGS BASKETBALL – The 2021-22 Tippecanoe Valley girls basketball team are, in the front row from left, manager Jolie Gonzalez, Bailey Bussard, Molly Moriarty and manager Brittany Gregory. In the middle row are manager Adalynn Dunnuck, Chesnee Miller, Lydia Craig, Ava Smith, Lily Ault and manager Ava Rich. In the back row are head coach Chris Kindig, Macy Petersen, Corinna Stiles, Carlee Snyder, Mercedes Snapp, Kaydence Mellott and assistant coach Thadd Mellott. Not pictured is assistant coach Tiffany Krotke.

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applied for the M1 Garands in June 2021. “It’s been a long time coming,” stated Beckman. He explained he had to get approval from Washington, D.C., as well as the headquarters for the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command in Warren, Mich., before they could acquire new riﬂes. The wait was ﬁnally over when

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Rochester Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, 1009 W. 3rd St., Rochester. Discussion regarding the Manitou Crossing development project. —o— Saturday story time 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Kewanna Library is a time to listen to stories, make crafts, eat treats, and have plenty of fun. Library is located at 210 E. Main St. —o— Northern Indiana Bible Institute of Riverview Community Church begins its spring session 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, and continues Monday evenings. There is no charge. Riverview Community Church is located on SR 110 – six miles east of US 31 or half-mile west of SR 25. For questions or information, call Pastor Rod Ruberg, (574) 223-4193. —o— Being crafty at the Kewanna Public Library 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2. Enjoy doing a cigar box craft. Library is located at 210 E. Main St. —o— Fish and tenderloin dinner 4 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5. Drive thru and carry-out service at the Fulton Co. 4-H Fairgrounds. Tickets at the door available, children ages 0-12 $7.50 and adults $11.50. Sponsored by the Fulton County 4-H Horse and Pony Club. —o— Fulton County Solid Waste District’s next tire collection day will be 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 5. Four-tire limit per person. This event is for Fulton County residents only. —o— Join the Native Nook 2-5 p.m. Wildlife Ear Cornn

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Sunday, Feb. 6, for a meet and greet art show with Bill Shewman. Pieces will be for sale and refreshments provided. This event is free to the public. The Native Nook is located at 616 Main St., Rochester. —o— Practice English conversation 4-5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, with the ESL drop in class at the Rochester Library, 320 W. 7th St., in the Indiana Room. All levels of English welcome. —o— WOW Club meets 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the Akron Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St. Children in grades one to ﬁve are encouraged to join this free club with many fun activities and crafts. —o— Fulton County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, in regards to follow-up and to make a decision on whether or not to allow the exception/zoning change for the Manitou Crossing development project. —o— Erica Cofﬁng Art and the Fulton County Public Library Rochester Branch present: “A Winter Watercolor Landscape” noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. All materials provided, sign up at the library or call (574) 223-2713 for more information. No experience is necessary. Ages 16 and up. This is a free class. —o— The second 2022 Legislative Breakfast in the series will be 7:309:30 a.m. at Rochester Meat and Deli, 901. E. 9th St., Saturday, Feb. 19. Social networking will begin at 7:30 a.m. Anyone is invited to attend these free breakfast meetings for an opportunity to speak one-onone with local county commissioners and the mayor.

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Honor Roll Of Businesses THE BEGINNING AND GROWTH OF THE AREA’S LEADING BUSINESSES!

171 Years

City of Rochester

Louis Dreyfus Commodities

159 Years

Established as the Village of Rochester on June 15, 1836 Incorporated as the Town of Rochester on July 25, 1853

St. Road 15 South, Claypool, IN 1-574-566-2100

1stsource.com MEMBER FDIC

Established 1851

Established 1863

127 Years

126 Years Rochester

186 Years Reorganized as a City on Oct. 11, 1909

147 Years

Bethlehem Baptist Church 3516 N. 650 E. • Rochester, IN 574-223-7992

DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction (574) 267-8143 • Warsaw, IN

First Source Bank

Telephone Company

117 W. 8th Street • Rochester, IN • 574-223-2191

Established 1895

Established 1896

117 Years

117 Years Woodlawn Hospital

115 Years

McGrew’s Well Drilling, Inc.

1081 East 4th Street, Rochester, IN 46975 574-223-4655

1400 E. Ninth Street • Rochester, IN 574-223-3141

7413 S. 125 W. • Rochester, IN 574-857-3875

Established 1905

Established 1907

103 Years

102 Years

97 Years

611 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975 574-223-2617

1021 Mariners Drive, Warsaw (574) 267-3266

729 Main St. • Rochester, IN 574-223-2166 | www.smithsawyerins.com

Established 1919

Established 1920

Established 1925

91 Years

86 Years

81 Years

800-762-3136

1448 W. State Road 14 • Rochester, IN 574-223-3156

390 Argonne Road, Warsaw, IN info@warsaw-chem.com warsaw-chem.com • 800-548-3396

Established 1931

Established 1936

Established 1941

77 Years

74 Years Culligan Water

74 Years

Winamac Coil Spring

1703 Federal Rd. 574-223-4287

129 E. 5th Street • Rochester, IN 46975 574-223-2420

Chartered 1945

Established 1948

512 N. Smith Street, Kewanna, IN 574-653-2186

72 Years

70 Years Country Lanes

Good Family Funeral Home

1646 S. Park Road • Rochester, IN 574-223-5017

1988 N. Old US 31 • Rochester, IN 574-223-5990 Established 1952 (as Quick Lanes)

1200 West 18th St. • Rochester, IN 46975 574-223-1200

Established 1875

Eagles Arie 852 Established 1905

American Legion Post #36 W.R. Hall Insurance Group

Beacon Credit Union

VFW Post 1343

Parkway Body Shop Established 1950

Fulton County REMC

Smith Sawyer Smith

Warsaw Chemical

Established 1948

67 Years Established 1955

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66 Years

64 Years

63 Years

Tic Toc Trophy Shop

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Craig Welding & Mfg.

930 Rochester St. • Akron, IN 574-893-4234

617 Main Street, Rochester, IN 574-223-5417

5158 N 825 East • Mentone, IN 574-598-6000

Established 1956

Established 1958

Established 1959

59 Years

57 Years

Baldwin And Company

Fulton County Historical Society

O & R Buildings LLC

814 Main Street • Rochester, IN 574-223-2454

37 E. 375 N. • Rochester, IN • 574-223-4436

10925 E. State Rd. 14 • Akron, IN 574-893-4690

Established 1963

Established 1965

57 Years

56 Years

54 Years SYM Financial Advisors

Peterson Waggoner & Perkins, LLP

First Federal Savings Bank

800-888-7968 Winona Lake | Mishawaka Ft. Wayne | Carmel | Midland, MI

125 East 10th St. • Rochester, IN • 574-223-4292

301 E. 9th Street • Rochester, IN 574-223-2128

Established 1965

Established 1966

52 Years

51 Years Smith Farm Stores

Rochester Homes, Inc.

7937 S. State Road 25 • Rochester, IN 46975 • 574-835-6054

151 Rochester Plaza • Rochester, IN 574-223-1908

1345 N. Lucas Street, Rochester, IN 46975 800-860-4554

Established 1970

Established 1971

Established 1972

49 Years

48 Years Akron Vet Clinic

48 Years

Grace Village Retirement Community

1229 Main Street • Rochester, IN • 574-223-2010

13438 East State Road 114 • Akron, IN 574-893-4028

337 Grace Village Dr., Winona Lake, IN 46590 www.GraceVillage.com • 574-372-6200

Established 1973

Established 1974

48 Years

48 Years Winona Powder Coating, Inc.

Mary’s Stitch & Knit Shop & Baker Vac LLC

Manitou Realty & Wearly Monuments

Fulton County Council on Aging

Steve Moore Agency

625 Pontiac Street • Rochester, IN 46975 574-223-6953

817 E. 9th Street • Rochester, IN 574-223-3010

Established 1974

Established 1968

50 Years

9876 Old Road U.S. 30, Etna Green www.WinonaPowder.com (574) 858-6082

Established 1974

47 Years

46 Years Tecomet, Inc.

Grossnickle Eye Center

1619 Main St., Rochester, IN 574-223-4920

486 W. 350 N., Warsaw, IN www.tecomet.com • (574) 267-8700

2251 Dubois Dr., Warsaw, IN 46580 800-992-6975

Established 1975

Established 1976

Established 1979

42 Years

40 Years

37 Years

7208 W. SR 14 • Akron, IN 574-268-8881

714 E. 9th Street, Rochester, IN 574-223-4224

Established 1982

Rochester, IN • 574-223-6307

Established 1980

Enyart’s True Value

Kates Tax Service

Nubiano’s Pizza

42 Years

Kite & Ulerick Heating & Cooling Established 1985

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Honor Roll Of Businesses

36 Years

32 Years Edward Jones

Webb’s Family Pharmacy

824 Main Street • Rochester, IN 574-223-6429

718 Main Street • Rochester, IN 574-223-3757

Akron | North Manchester | Rochester, IN www.WebbRx.com

Established 1986

Established 1990

31 Years

420 Main Street • Rochester, IN 574-223-2183

1452 Wentzel St. • Rochester, IN • 574-223-4939

130 E. 8th Street • Rochester, IN 800-257-8883

Established 1991

29 Years Northern Indiana

28Jennings Years

26 Years

Mike’s Trash LLC

CASA

Fulton County Solid Waste District

32 Years

Putman Bail Bonds

Craft Crossing & Antiques

Community Foundation

Insurance Agency Inc.

227 East 9th St. • Rochester, IN 46975 574-223-2227

1001 Main St. • Rochester, IN 46975 574-224-7777

Established 1994

Established 1996

26 Years

25 Years Polk Equipment, Inc.

24 Years Machined Castings

6407 N. St. Rd. 15, Leesburg www.PolkEquipmentInc.com (574) 453-2411

290 Blacketor Dr. • Rochester, IN 46975 574-223-5694

Established 1993

Tidewater Executive Tax Service 806 Main Street • Rochester, IN • 574-367-7366

Established 1996

715 E. 9th Street • Rochester, IN 574-223-4099

Specialties LLC

Established 1997

Established 1998

23 Years

23 Years Wynnﬁeld Crossing

20 Years Signs & Designs

2678 E. Fort Wayne Ave. • Rochester, IN • 574-223-2103

1729 Wabash Ave. • Rochester, IN 46975 574-224-2400 | www.wynnﬁeldcrossing.com

574-223-9403 | signsbylewis.com

Established 1999

Established 2002

19 Years

18 Years Evans Agency LLC

12 Years

Rensberger & Phil’s Repair

854 N. Plymouth Rd. • Winamac, IN • 574-946-4232

115 E. 7th Street, Rochester, IN 574-224-6988

2759 N. 200 W. • Rochester, IN 574-223-2759

Established 2003

Established 2004

Established 2010

11 Years

10 Years Harvest Moon

9 Years

TAK Enterprises LLC

1540 Wentzel St. • Rochester, IN 46975 574-223-7387

5758 N. Old US 31 • Rochester, IN 46975 574-223-5043

Rochester, IN Call Todd Kuhn 574-835-0581

Established 2011

Established 2012

Established 2013

6 Years

3 Years

2 Years

8414 W. 25 S., Etna Green, IN TBAGunShop.com, (574) 205-0220

1720 E. State Road 14, Rochester, IN 574-223-2151

128 E. 8th Street, Rochester, IN 574-223-2715

Established 2016

Established 2019

Established 2020

Fulton County Best One Tires & Auto Center

Winamac Ace Hardware & Keepsake Gifts

Fulton County Animal Center

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Two Bear Arms Gun Shop Odell Lumber & Supply, Inc. Monica’s Putt’s Bar & Grill

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Gary L. Olson Auctioneer

IN Auc. Lic. #AU01031658

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PUBLIC AUCTIONS Property and Real Estate Auction 10 a.m. Jan. 29. 848 E. SR 14, Winamac. Real estate sells live on site. One story, 2,236 square foot home on 4.76 acres with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, basement, garage/shop. Personal property online auction, Jan. 1927 at olsonauctions.hibid.com. JJ Richard Farm Auction 1 p.m. Feb. 12. Auction location: Round Barn Museum, 37 E. 375N., Rochester. Farm location: Four miles west of US 31 on CR 500N. 361 acres offered in 11 tracts. Open house: 1-2 p.m. Feb. 5. www.BidMetzger.com Online Only Auction Auction opens March 4 and ends March 10. Consignments taken 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Feb. 26, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 28 to March 3. Olsonauctions.hibid.com

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Play marbles in grade school at the old Lincoln School. Work on your basketball skills at the city park. Wait for the ﬁrst snow to fall so you could go rabbit hunting. Give your class ring to your steady girlfriend. Couldn’t wait to be a boy scout! Friday night was special, we have a choice of two movies theaters, the Rex Theater or the Times Theater. I just barely can remember the Model T Ford, what a noisy engine! Show tickets were only 14 cents. I can remember especially Friday and Saturday nights, the cops were always “walking their beat.” At one time we had a large hotel on the corner of 7th and Main Street, it was the Arlington hotel, there were several barbers who worked there and I think you could also get your shoes shined! It was very possi-

ble in the winter several circus people stayed as Rochester was the winter headquarters for the Cole Bros. Circus. Would you believe Wile’s clothing store’s money transactions were done on an overhead money rail container? I remember Rochester having 5 restaurants downtown, three men’s clothing stores, three shoe stores, two hardware and twodime stores. I can remember going to the three-ring circus here, they were selling Cracker Jack’s with the prizes in the box! I was hoping to win a watch. (No such luck) The circus was destroyed by ﬁre in the late ’40s. Hard to forget this one: Carhops, good food, and my favorite drink called “Green River” at the Streamliner, also a great cruising place! Back then, we would have free outdoor movies, and this was a treat for the younger kids. Note: bring your own popcorn.

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Election of supervisor A soil and water conservation supervisor of Fulton County is a public official elected or appointed to sit on a board of five individuals to serve a three-year term. After serving that term, they have the option of running for reelection or re-appointment by the State Soil Conservation Board. A supervisor’s duties include identifying soil and water resource concerns in our county and to connect land users to sources of education and financial support that can assist them in implementing such practices on their individual farm. Local citizens recognize the district as a key leader in our soil and water quality. The district’s information and education outreach programs focus on many related natural resource concerns such as water infiltration, erosion control and soil health. This year, the nominating committee has nominated Art Gudas and Adam Luhnow to run for election for Fulton County supervisor.

Cover crops were added in 2011 and are on about two-thirds of the acres today. His goal is to have every acre planted to cover crops. He served as a Fulton County SWCD supervisor for two terms in the 1990s and was recognized as a River Friendly Farmer for Fulton County in 2014. Gudas has attended many cover crop meetings and ﬁeld days and even hosted a cover crop ﬁeld day several years ago.

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Luhnow grew up in Fulton County and was a 2013 graduate from Rochester Community High School. He attended Purdue University, where he majored in agriculture systems management. After his graduation from Purdue, Luhnow worked for Biotown Ag in Reynolds. Biotown Ag is a renewable fuels farm that turns gases from manure into fuel to power generators much like the landﬁll. After Biotown, Luhnow went to work for Crop Fertility Specialists in Kewanna, where he sells and applicates fertilizer and chemicals. In 2020, he started farming his own land alongside his father on the family farm. Since he came back to help on the farm and to put his own acres into production, Luhnow has started to implement cover crop practices into their yearly rotation. 2021 being their ﬁrst year, they saw great results. Luhnow has also utilized biologicals to help reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers by freeing up bonded nutrients in the soil. Luhnow is passionate about the conservation of our soil and water resources because he does not want to see our farmers go back to the days of plowing every acre, creating unwanted erosion and water loss. Not every

acre is right for no-till or cover crops, but if we can increase the number of acres that are no-tilled/minimal tilled or cover cropped, he sees that as a win. Sometimes conservation practices can be timely and require more management, but Luhnow believes that this is necessary and worthwhile to ensure our future farmers have the same opportunity we do to farm this beautiful land. Mike Norman was re-appointed by the State Soil Conservation Board on Jan. 23 to serve another three-year term on the Fulton County SWCD Board of Supervisors. Norman has been a supervisor for our county now for nearly 30 years. Conservation practices are extremely important to Norman and he has knowledge and experience about various soilhealth-improving techniques. He has hosted and helped with several ﬁeld days promoting such practices and was involved with the INField Advantage Program for ﬁve years. Norman’s goal for using conser-

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Fulton County SWCD annual meeting To all occupiers of lands lying within the boundaries of the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District, notice is hereby given on the seventh day of February 2022, beginning at 6 p.m., an annual meeting will be held for the purpose of making a full and due report of their activities and ﬁnancial affairs since the last annual meeting and to elect a supervisor for the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District of the State of Indiana. In case of hazardous roads that severely

restrict travel, the meeting will be held the ninth day of February 2022. The annual meeting will be held at the Geneva Center, 5282 N. Old US Highway 31, Rochester. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A banquet dinner will be served. If you are planning on attending the evening meeting, please register at your earliest convenience in order we can ensure enough food to accommodate everyone. Please call the SWCD ofﬁce at (574) 2233220, ext. 3 for your reservation.

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Minutes of 81st annual meeting of Fulton County SWCD The 81st annual meeting of the Fulton County Soil & Water Conservation District was held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 1, at the Geneva Center, north of Rochester. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the typical in-person meeting was held via Zoom for the public to attend. District Support Specialist Jennifer Thum hosted the online Zoom meeting and voting. There were a total of 18 inperson attendees consisting of supervisors, key agency personnel and spouses. A breakfast was served, then Chairman Dustin Zellers called the meeting to order.

The meeting opened with recognition of county commissioners, county council and supervisors. First National Bank of Monterey sponsored the annual meeting and the FFA soil judges awards. Sponsor advertisers for the Resource Report for 2020 were: Beacon Credit Union, Craig Welding, Culligan Water, Farm Credit, Fulton County Farm Bureau, Hickory Creek, Kate’s Tax Service, Mary’s Stich & Knit, Mike’s Trash, Odell Lumber, REMC, RTC, Smith Farm Stores, Split Road Media and Tom Bauters Tax Service. The business meeting began with approval of the minutes of the 2020 an-

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nual meeting (motion by Mike Norman, second by Ross Burdge) and the annual financial report (motion by Matt Harsh, second my Mike). Zellers introduced Ross Burdge as the sole candidate for re-election and Kyle Riffle as the SWCD recommended write-in candidate. Jennifer Richter nominated Riffle from the floor then, with no other nominations from the floor, the election was conducted by ballot for the in-person attendees and by Zoom for the online attendees. Votes were tallied after the 11 a.m. advertised allowable time and reported at the end of the meeting. Associate Supervisor Glen Jones reported he and Allen Chesser presented the soils judging awards at Rochester High School Feb. 26. Awards were presented to the top four participants in the soils judging. First place: Dryden Vance; second place: Jesse Shriver; third place: Trent Reinholt; and fourth place: Haley Jones. Chesser presented two cash awards which were sponsored by First National Bank of Monterey. Mike Norman gave some history about Joe Kroft, then presented the Joseph A. Kroft award to Dan Rosswurm, recently retired district conservationist. Burdge announced there were no completed 4-H Soil and Water Science projects in 2020 due largely to the pandemic and the limitations of in-person events at the fair. He is hopeful that students will be able to participate fully in 2021.

Brief agency reports were given by Jeff Smith, CED of the Farm Service Agency; Mark Kepler of Purdue Extension; Troy Manges, acting district conservationist of the Natural Resources Conservation Service; Chris Gardner, Indiana State Department of Agricultures resource specialist; and Stan Moore (Zoom), region director of the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Matt Harsh gave a rundown of some of the 2020 programs and accomplishments for the SWCD, including the purchase of a 30-foot roller crimper; the conclusion of a three-year CWI grant to fund cover crop cost share; the conclusion of the Lake and River Enhancement grant for a diagnostic study of the Lake Manitou Watershed; a new Clean Water Indiana grant to help fund the SWCD staff position and to fund training events; and a new LARE grant to help fund water quality testing in the Lake Manitou Watershed. The SWCD continued the manure testing program. Glen Jones and Chris Gardner helped with the annual soils judging events. The SWCD served as administrator of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, disbursing over $619,000 in payments for completed conservation practices in 2020. Richter introduced associate supervisors Ryan Ranstead, Commissioner Continued on page 3

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SWCD supervisors help conserve area’s soil and water resources It may be your child’s teacher, a relative or your best friend. It may even be your next-door neighbor. Who are these people? They are Soil and Water Conservation District supervisors. What is a district supervisor? Someone who has an awareness of local conservation issues and chooses to serve. They’re local citizens, an ofﬁcial, elected or appointed, to help develop management strategies regarding local conservation issues. And, while district supervisors are elected or appointed to three-year terms, you can also volunteer to serve as an associate member (no election required). The board

may appoint associate supervisors to assist in performing duties in each district. Associate supervisors are non-voting members of the board and may not hold ofﬁcer positions on the board (IC 14-4-32-4 10.5). Payment for these positions doesn’t come in monetary form, rather in the satisfaction of knowing that you are among many others helping your county conserve its natural resources for future generations, your children and grandchildren. What are the responsibilities of a district supervisor? To be an effective district supervisor requires more than just attending a meeting. Supervisors are encouraged to serve

on various committees within the state and/ or district and have a key role in establishing natural resource policy. Part of their role is to educate the public about soil and water conservation. They may help in the development of tours, newsletters, displays and such. The ways in which a district supervisor can contribute are endless. In addition, they work closely with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Services Agency, Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, just to name a few. There is a popular misconception local SWCD and the NRCS are one and the same. This is untrue. While the two often work together within the same ofﬁce, the district administers its own programs and

assists with programs offered by the other agency partners, while the NRCS provides the technical assistance and guidance to complete best management practices. So, look around you. The conservation practice in the ﬁeld near you may belong to a district supervisor or cooperator. District supervisors practice what they preach, and usually have farms and/or land to prove it, plus the satisfaction that they are helping to make changes for the good of all the citizens of Fulton County. If you are interested in becoming a supervisor or an associate member or would like more information, attend the Fulton County SWCD’s annual meeting and banquet dinner at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, at the Geneva Center, north of Rochester, to learn more.

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Fulton County farmer receives statewide River Friendly Farmer award Indiana’s lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands are valuable natural resources. Protecting these water resources is imperative and 47 farmers received accolades Aug. 18 at the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds for their “river-friendly” efforts. “Honoring these farmers annually for their conservation efforts is a high priority for the state association of soil and water conservation districts. We are so pleased to be able to meet in person and show our ‘thanks’ for helping us improve water quality and build soil health statewide,” stated Bobby Hettmansperger, board president, Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. “We need everyone to get on board like these farmers and make the protection of natural resources a priority so they are here to enjoy for future generations.” Glen Jones was named Fulton County’s River Friendly Farmer this year. Jones’ farm currently produces sheep, alfalfa hay, pasture, timber and row crops by a tenant. Jones uses intensive rotational grazing. All riparian areas have been converted to hay or pasture. No-till and cover crops are required of his tenants on row crop areas. His soils are mostly alluvial or outwash with coarse textures. Wind erosion low organic matter levels, and drought are major concerns on the outwash soils. The practices

mentioned above have helped to mitigate these issues. They have reduced sedimentation into the streams from erosion. They have trapped sediment during periods of ﬂooding along the Smith Ditch. The annual River Friendly Farmer award ceremony recognizes farmers for their implementation of conservation practices, like no-till and cover crops, which ultimately protect waterways and improve water quality in Indiana. These farmers were nominated by their local Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau, the River Friendly Farmer Award program began in 2000 and has honored more than 1,000 Indiana farms. This year the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts hosted the event and Hettmansperger opened the ceremony and remarks were made by Randy Kron, Indiana Farm Bureau president; Jerry Raynor, Indiana state conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS); and Trevor Laureys, director of soil conservation, Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Amie Simpson, Brownﬁeld Ag News, emceed the ceremony. For a complete list of this year’s winners along with a short bio, go to: wordpress. iaswcd.org/river-friendly-farmer-award/.

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The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the State Soil Conservation Board awarded $789,825 in matching grant funds to 13 soil and water conservation districts and soil health organizations through the Clean Water Indiana program. Including the district’s matching contributions, a total of $1.6 million will be implemented to improve soil conservation and water quality initiatives. “Water quality enhancements and soil conservation practices are so incredibly important for our world,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, secretary of agriculture. “Without the local county soil and water conservation districts and our farmers, we couldn’t produce the amount of agriculture products that we do and care the for environment at the same time. These grants are sure to increase soil organic matter and improve waterways for a lasting impact for years to come.” The Clean Water Indiana program is administered by the state’s soil conservation board. The program, led by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, provides ﬁnancial assistance to landowners and conservation groups working to reduce runoff from nonpoint sources of water pollution, whether it’s on agricultural land, urban areas or eroding streambanks. Once received, districts can use the funds to partner with other counties or address speciﬁc needs within their jurisdiction. Some examples include participating in a cost share program, hiring staff, providing technical as-

sistance, implementing cover crop incentive programs or increasing watershed capacity. “These grants are an excellent way for soil and water conservation districts to get more soil conservation practices on the ground. But this work couldn’t be done without Hoosier farmers being so willing to implement new soil and water quality protection initiatives on their farms,” said Bruce Kettler, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. “These funding opportunities are a great way for districts to fund the help or resources they need, while still keeping farmers and soil conservation top of mind.” Amy Burris is chair of the State Soil Conservation Board and is looking forward to seeing the work done on the grassroots level by the soil and water districts. “Soil conservation and water quality improvements are not made by a single individual, they are executed by many different individuals and partnerships, including our local soil and water districts and farmers,” Burris said. “These partners rely on Clean Water Indiana funds to make improvements at the local level which, in turn, helps our state achieve its conservation goals. I look forward to seeing each awarded project come to life and I encourage districts with a conservation need to apply next grant cycle.” Clean Water Indiana is managed by ISDA’s Division of Soil Conservation and funded by a portion of the state’s cigarette tax. For the full list of awardees, log on to IN.GOV/ISDA.

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Fulton County SWCD joins UWIN to tackle invasives along Nickel Plate Trail Sunshine and fall colors made for an exceptional backdrop for the Weed Wrangle as the Upper Wabash Invasives Network tackled invasives along the Nickel Plate Trail Saturday, Oct. 23. Mandi Glanz, resource specialist of Southern Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management, presented Austin Prater his award for the “2021 SICIM Weed Wrangler of the Year” before the wrangling began. Dugan Julian, northeast regional specialist of SICIM, educated the group of the invasives to remove and treat. Twenty-one volunteers tackled bush honeysuckle, autumn olive and tree of heaven on the trail.

Wabash, Miami and Huntington counties make up the UWIN, an educational conservation group dedicated to the stewardship of native habitats. Others participating in the work day included members of Nickel Plate TrailIndiana, Soil and Water Conservation Districts from Fulton, Miami and Wabash counties and a Master Gardner group from Wabash County among others. If you would like to participate in next year’s Weed Wrangle, contact Lois Mann at the Fulton County SWCD ofﬁce, (574) 2233220, ext. 3.

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New district conservationist for Fulton County The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service selected an experienced conservationist skilled in natural resource management to serve as the new district conservationist for Fulton County. Andrea Baker, who most recently served as the conservation program technician for Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, started her new position April 12. Her predecessor, Dan Rosswurm, retired after serving Fulton County for more than 35 years. “For the past nine years, I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of agricultural producers in Kosciusko County,” Baker explained. “That includes everyone from small vegetable gardeners and woodlot owners to large scale construction managers. As the new district conservationist, I plan to continue the work with existing clients, increase participation from new clients and help ﬁnd innovative ways to address natural resource concerns on their farms. I am really looking forward to working with our partners in Fulton County and our neighboring counties as well.” Baker said NRCS would continue to work closely with the Fulton County Soil & Water Conservation District and other local agencies to help agricultural producers and private landowners address natural resources in Fulton County. Baker grew up in Kosciusko County and received a bachelor’s degree in environmental science/biology from Manchester College in 2012. She began working with Kosciusko SWCD in June 2012. While at Kosciusko SWCD, Baker had the opportunity to work with many different organizations and programs, including The Watershed

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