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Trying to bring in an industrial park to Rochester is part of what the city is working on right now, said Rochester Mayor Trent Odell. Odell gave that news during his first State of the City address Wednesday, Jan. 24. It was delivered during the Kiwanis Club of Rochester’s meeting at the Fulton County Historical Society. He said talks regarding the park have gone on for three to five months. “We’ve also had a private investor offer some land to get us started thinking that way,” said Odell. “In the last week or so, we’ve had some other private investors come on board with that potential, so we can
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expand and really justify the expense of the infrastructure for that.” “All I can say is there’s a lot going on in that arena right now,” he added. “Mike Ladd has done a tremendous job as the (Fulton Economic Development Corp.) director.” As for other city projects, Odell said plans were to finally do roadwork at Blacketor Drive, with Rochester working to obtain state Community Crossings Matching Grant Program funds. He said that will help with “business expansion” in that area. Odell said the extension of Apache Drive was “on hold right now because of the weather, but that’s going to be finished (in) mid to late summer.” Continued on page 2
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Literacy director loves his job By LAURIE LECHLITNER Staff Writer “I think I love my job so much because I enjoy learning new things,” stated David Hazledine, Rochester. “I also enjoy sharing the things I’ve learned with others.” Hazledine has an infectious enthusiasm that radiates to all he comes into contact with. In August, he was named the new literacy director at the Fulton County Public Library’s Rochester branch. “Actually, it was during my 10 years working for The Papers Incorporated, that I found myself going to the Fulton County Library on a regular basis,” he remarked. “While reporting for the Shopping Guide, I’d stop into the library for leads on articles. I’d also peruse the books and movies. I’ve always loved libraries.” Being connected to the library is part of his heritage. “My great-grandfather was the head librarian at Indiana State University, Terre Haute. As a matter of fact, Cunningham Memorial Library was named after him,” he said. A graduate of Macalester College, Saint Paul, Minn, Hazledine is an English major.
“Being from Terre Haute, I always wanted to see what life was like in a larger city. Attending college in the Twin Cities gave me that opportunity. Macalester is a great school,” he said. When Hazledine found out the position of literacy director was open, he realized he had some big shoes to fill. “I was walking into the spot that had been filled by Gordon Bohs and Tim Roe, both of whom have had a positive impact on the library and the community,” he said. However, he also realized his previous work and life experience made him uniquely qualified for the multi-faceted position. “Of course, I’d be teaching the English as a second language program, and I had earned my ESL certification around 2012 when I taught English in Vietnam for a few years.” As an adjunct professor at Ivy Tech between 2007 and 2012, he spent one semester teaching academic writing to inmates at the Miami County Correctional Facility. “That experience has come in handy as I am now leading a writing class with four inmates in the Fulton County Jail’s Chemical Addiction Program. So far,
it’s going great. I couldn’t ask for more engaged and enthusiastic students,” he said. After college, Hazledine’s time in Minneapolis/St. Paul was spent playing guitar, writing songs and performing live with several bands between 19952006. “Music has been shown to be extremely beneficial for learning,” he noted. “I’m looking forward to introducing more music-oriented programming to the library, and right now I’m honing my skills as a guitar teacher with coworkers at the library, but if anyone is interested in learning to play, they can contact me. You’re never too old to start.” Hazledine is also keen on continuing the work of Roe, who started “Poet Tree,” an annual collection of work by local writers of all ages. “I’m a poetry buff myself,” he said, “and I recently got a grant for a poetry workshop with a visiting writer, which I hope will run this spring. “I couldn’t have asked for a better job,” exclaimed Hazledine. “It’s an opportunity to incorporate my love for learning, languages, literature, the arts and interest in people into my work. It will stretch me. I’ll be using all the
ENGLISH AIN’T EASY — Fulton County Public Library Literacy Director David Hazledine leads one of several English as a Second Language classes he teaches each week in Rochester. “I don’t think a lot of people realize just how difficult the English language is to learn,” said Hazledine, who started work at FCPL in August 2023. Photo provided by FCPL. skills I’ve learned through life.” Anyone interested in learning more about FCPL’s literacy pro-
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Odell reiterated his good relationship with Vance, who was present at the speech, as well as county leaders. He recognized Fulton County Commissioners Bryan Lewis and Rick Ranstead who were in attendance. Odell also acknowledged Rochester City Attorney Andy Perkins, new Rochester City Councilwoman Amy Roe, and Clerk-Treasurer Beth Stocking, his wife, Stacy, and his new Board of Public Works and Safety members Gary Hartwig and Brett Curnutt, who
were all present. “(They) are extremely talented individuals,” said Odell of Hartwig and Curnutt. “We make a great team. We’ve had great chemistry, and I’m really excited about the three of us working together the next four years.” Odell said all city department heads were to continue on under his administration. “We’ve had a couple new appointments to the park board: Kimberlie Landis and Ed Richard,” said Odell. He appointed Guy Bigler to fill Curnett’s spot on the Rochester Redevelopment Commission. Leaders aren’t the only people who are responsible for the city improving though, explained Odell in the speech. Citizens in general also have an important role to play — that of taking action when needed and not simply complaining, he said. “If you’re going to complain about things, get involved, put forth effort and put your money where your mouth is quite honestly,” said Odell. “Not matter what goals I have, no matter what wheels we already have in motion ... the success or the failure of them is shared by all of us,” he added.
Odell outlines plan Continued from page 1 Through the extension of the roadway by Peace Tree Village, SR 25 and SR 14 will be connected in another spot, allowing for further development in that area. “So that would be another area where we can possibly market (for local business),” said Odell. Regarding the Rochester Parks and Recreation Department, Odell said the summer parks program for kids will return this year and be free. “Lindsay Barts is going to oversee that with the park board’s di-
rection,” he said. Other Projects Odell said other projects the city’s planning for include making improvements at the public beach and finding a way to help people who battle addiction and homelessness in Rochester. Odell also said he had talked with Fulton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jillian Smith, Julie Shambarger with The Times Theater and the Rochester Downtown Partnership about bringing new events to downtown Rochester.
He said there’s been suggestion of having a year-round farmers market in a building in the city. Odell also shared his desire to create a youth advisory council for city leaders, stating he’d been in communication with Rochester Community Schools Superintendent Jana Vance to bring that about. He shared he’d consider getting youth involved with senior citizens in Rochester, so the latter group could be involved as well and pass on knowledge to younger generations.
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Let’s study the Bible The birth of the church Read Acts 2:2-13 Jesus said “I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build By THE REV. my church; RON PURKEY and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” As we study the events of Pentecost, it is important that we separate the accidentals from the essentials. The spirit came and the people heard the sound of rushing wind and saw tongues of fire. The spirit baptized and filled the believers, and then spoke as they praised God in various languages. The spirit empowered Peter to preach, and then he convicted the listeners so that 3,000 of them trusted Christ and were redeemed. Let’s consider these ministries one by one. First the spirit came (Acts 2:2-3). The Holy Spirit had been
active prior to Pentecost and had worked in creation (Genesis 1:1-2), in Old Testament history (Judges 6:34; 1 Samuel 16:13), and in the life and ministry of Jesus (Luke 1:30-37; 4:1, 14; Acts 10:38). However, now there would be two changes: the spirit would dwell in people and not just come on them, and his presence would be permanent, not temporary (John 14:16-17). Second, the spirit baptized (Acts 1:5). The Greek word baptize has two meanings, one literal and the other figurative. The word literally means “to submerge,” but the figurative meaning is “to be identified with.” The baptism of the spirit is that act of God by which he identified believers with the exalted head of the church, Jesus Christ, and formed the spiritual body of Christ on earth (1 Corinthians 12:12-14). Historically, this took place at Pentecost; today, it takes place whenever a sinner trusts Jesus Christ and is born again. Third, the spirit filled (Acts 2:4). The filling of the spirit has to do with power for witness and service (Acts 1:8). We are not exhorted to be baptized by the spirit, for this is something God does once and for all when we trust his son. But we are
commanded to be filled with the spirit (Ephesians 5:18), for we need his power constantly if we are to serve God effectively. At Pentecost, the Christians were filled with the spirit and experienced the baptism of the spirit; but after that, they experienced many fillings (Acts 4:8, 31; 9:17; 13:9) but no more baptisms. The Holy Spirit has revealed God’s truth to us in words (1 Corinthians 2:12-13), and these words have definite meanings that must not be changed. Fourth, the spirit spoke (Acts 2:5-13). Notice that the believers were praising God, not preaching the Gospel, and that they used known languages, not an “unknown tongue” (Acts 2:6, 8). Luke named 15 different geographical locations and clearly stated the citizens of those places heard Peter and the others declare God’s wonderful works in languages they could understand. The Greek word translated “language” in Acts 2:6 and “tongue” in Acts 2:8 refers to a language or dialect of some country or district (Acts 21:40; 22:2; 26:14). Read Ron Purkey’s free Bible study outlines at rcpbibleoutlines.com. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.
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CELEBRATING 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL — Akron Elementary School students celebrated 100 days of school Jan. 24. The students had various projects and contests with 100 being the main focus of the day. Some of the activities included: students writing about their dreams and goals when they turn 100 years old, grouping together snacks in 10 groups of 10, and finding 100 hidden Hershey Kisses in the classroom. Students shown in their 100-year-old attire are from left Parker Fisher, Brynlee Baker, Regina Ruiz, and Emilia Ward. Photo provided by Chaitra Adams.
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Nancy (Kilmer) Ramer, 84 years, 4 months and 28 days, Tippecanoe, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 20, 1939, in Ephrata, Pa., the daughter of Martin and Mary (Brubacher) Kilmer. She was united in marriage on Oct. 27, 1964, to David M. Ramer, who survives. Along with her husband, she is survived by six sons, Rufus (Arlene) Ramer, Rochester, Cleon (Mary) Ramer, Penn Yan, N.Y., Mark (Irene) Ramer, Rochester, Ralph (Lucy) Ramer, Argos, Neal Ramer, at home, and Harley (Treva) Ramer, Argos; four daughters, Rita (Henry) Imhoff, Liberty, Ky., Erla (Leon) Burkholder, Goshen, Mary (Eddie) Imhoff, Argos, and Anna Ramer, at home; 59 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; one brother, Harvey (Judy) Kilmer, California, Ma.; one sister, Fannie (Eddie) Martin, Hubbardston, Mich.; and three sisters-in-laws, Annie, Ella and Martha Kilmer, all of Versailles, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Adin, William, Menno, Eli and Rufus Kilmer; five sisters, Lydia Sauder, Emma Kilmer, Amanda Burkholder, Lucinda Baker and Anna Mary Kilmer; two grandsons, Merle Ramer and Karl Imhoff; one great-granddaughter, Mariah Ramer; and two stillborn great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express thanks for all the labor, food and prayers over these times. Travelers, family, friends and ministry are invited for the noon meal. Funeral services was conducted at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Ridgeview Old Order Mennonite Church, Elm Road, Tippecanoe. Burial took place in the Ridgeview Old Order Mennonite Church Cemetery. Friends visited from 2-4 and 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at her residence. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
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Mary Jo Wilson, 84, Rochester, the wife and best friend of James Cary (Jay) Wilson, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Woodlawn Hospital after a serious fall. She was born Jan. 2, 1940, in Burket and was the cherished daughter of Elgie and Velma Nelson Vandermark. Growing up, she shared her childMARY JO hood with her brother, Lyle, on a chicken farm in WILSON Talma. With great Tiger pride, she graduated with the class of 1958, where she played the coronet in the band. Mary Jo continued her formal education at Nashville’s David Lipscomb University, where she majored in home economics. On Sept. 17, 1960, Mary Jo married Jay Wilson at Rochester’s Church of Christ. They enjoyed over 63 years of marriage with highlights of park explorations, vacations in Florida and serving their church, community and those around them, but mostly cherished time with their children: Stephen, Joel, Alisa and Julie, as well as their grands and great-grands. Mary Jo loved her Lord while serving and loving her church family at the Church of Christ for over six decades. As the wife of a preacher and elder, she faithfully dedicated her life to ministering and caring for others by Jay’s side. In the early years, Mary Jo shared her passion for reading as a librarian at the Fulton County Library and drove the Fulton County Library’s Bookmobile. She loved her flowers, whether planted at her home or decorated throughout her home, adding color to her world. She enjoyed sewing and quilting, making many gifts of love for her family and friends. Mary Jo was also an excellent cook and baker, sharing her culinary treats with her family, church and friends. Mary Jo enjoyed reading, putting puzzles together and watching Wheel of Fortune, but nothing thrilled her more than getting together with her family and making memories with them. Mary Jo will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Jay; four children, Stephen J. Wilson (Penny) of Syracuse, Joel Duane Wilson (Elizabeth) of Mentone, Alisa Brackney (David) of Burton, Mich., and Julie Piazza (Pete) Clarkston, Mich.; 19 grandchildren, Jay Cary (Ally) Wilson, Joanna Weimer (Logan), Estella Calloway (Shaun), Rachel Ransbottom (Darren), Rebecca Wilson, Mary Baughman (Zach), Isabella Ault (Ayden), Janelle Wilson, Gabby Helvey (Matthew), Jeremiah Wilson, David Wilson (Meshell), Isaiah Wilson, Jucinda Wilson, Katelyn Brackney, Leneigh Laster (Anthony), Hannah Sanders (Matt), Grace Brackney, Caryann Piazza and Mitchell Piazza; and 15 greatgrandchildren. Preceding Mary Jo in death are her parents, Elgie and Velma Vandermark; brother, Lyle Vandermark and his wife Carol; and niece, Lori Vandermark. A celebration of life for Mary Jo Wilson was at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the Rochester Church of Christ, 120 E. 5th St., Rochester. Jim Dillinger, minister, officiated. Friends visited with her family from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Private family graveside rites took place at the Mud Lake Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rochester Church of Christ, 120 E. 5th St., Rochester, IN 46975 or Child Place Family Services, 2420 E. 10th St., Jeffersonville, IN 47130. The Good Family Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to Mary Jo’s family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
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J.T. Jones, 33, died at 10:58 p.m., Jan. 19, 2024, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 9, 1990. He is survived by his J.T. JONES mother, Cassandra Jones, and wife, Char CarricoJones, Winamac; son, Kyler Braxton Lane Smith and his mother, Crystal Smith, Rochester; two brothers, Johnathan Carrico and Austin Carrico, both of Winamac; sister, Tabitha Simpson, Decatur, Ill.; lifelong friend, Mitchell Townsend; three brothers by choice, Coty Roe, Colt Meadows and Cory Meadows; special friend, Amanda Crispen Barnes; and his treasured canine companion, Athena. He was preceded in death by one sister, Kirsten Marie Taylor. A celebration of life will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, in Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit from 4:30 p.m. until time of service. Online condolences may be offered at goodfamilyfh.com.
Mary Ann McLeland, 95, Royal Center, died at 12:52 a.m., Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Wo o d b r i d g e Health Campus, Logansport. She was MARY ANN born on July MCLELAND 6, 1928. On Oct. 9, 1948, she married Kenneth D. McLeland; who preceded her in death in 1989. She is survived by her children, Kenneth (Mary) McLeland, Logansport; Gary (Cathy) McLeland, Rochester; David (Teresa) McLeland, Sellersburg, Holly (Bob) Lewis, Delphi, and Amy (Stephen) Nice, Royal Center; son-in-law, Ross Randall, Logansport; sister, Florence (Donald) Mauch, Fort Wayne; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Bernadine (Minneman) Coleman; daughter, Joyce Randall; daughter-in-law, Darla McLeland; three grandchildren; two brothers; and one sister. A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, in All Saints Catholic Church, Logansport. Interment was held in Royal Center Cemetery, Royal Center. Online condolences may be shared with the family ransfuneralhomes. com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes and Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center.
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S p r i n g Emma Somsel, 43, Logansport, died at 4:37 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Kokomo. She was born April 9, SPRING EMMA SOMSEL 1980. She is survived by one son, Angelis Luciano, Logansport; mother, Terry Kimler, Mississippi; siblings, Samantha Kimler, Mississippi, Randy Kimler Jr., Peru, Eric Kimler, Wichita, Kan., and Tiffany Kimler, Mississippi; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Terry Kimler Sr. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.
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Christine Sewell, 72, Nyona Lake, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. She was born on Aug. 17, 1951. She is survived by two nephews; one niece; and CHRISTINE A. several greatSEWELL nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Imogene (Foerg) Hartle; and two brothers, Wesley and Kenneth. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Winamac. Arrangements have been entrusted to Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
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JD Danford, 87, Star City, died S a t u r d a y, Jan. 20, 2024. He was born Aug. 31, 1936. He married Betty (Drach) Danford; who preceded him in JD DANFORD death. He is survived by three daughters, Ronda Denney, Winamac; Cindy Rife, Cherokee, Iowa; and Diana (Danny) Farris, Logansport; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Norman Danford, Washington; one brotherin-law; Vic Day, Monon; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Daisy (Watson) Danford; four sisters, Evelyn Clemons, Angie Day, Barbara Keiser, and Gwen Bennett; infant sister, Cleta Jo Danford; two brothers, Larry Danford, and Bob Danford; and infant brother Charles Danford. Services will take place at Frain Crematory, Winamac. In keeping with his wishes private graveside services will be held at Star City West Cemetery, Star City. Interment will be held in Star City West Cemetery, Star City. Memorial contributions may be made to Star City Fire Department. Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Madaline L. (Fisher) Sommers
Shawn K. Walker
Madaline L. (Fisher) Sommers, 90, Star City, died at 4:35 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport. She was MADALINE L. born March SOMMERS 22, 1933. On Nov. 25, 1951, she married Richard L. Sommers; he preceded her in death Jan. 19, 2014. She is survived by her children, David (Dottie) L. Sommers, Kewanna, Daniel L. Sommers, West Lafayette, and Betty (Steve) L. Anderson, Lafayette; sister, Katherine (Leroy) Moore, New Mexico; sisters-in-law, Carol (Ron) Martin, Lewisville, Texas, and Mary (Ed) Sayers, Winamac; seven grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Leal (Hall) Fisher. Services were held Monday, Jan. 29, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center. Interment was held in Star City West Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Community Foundation in memory of Madaline Sommers supporting the Caston Cross Country program. Online condolences may be shared with the family at ransfuneralhomes. com.
Shawn K. Walker, 52, Rochester, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in his residence. He was born Nov. 26, 1972. On April 20, 2020, he married Misti SHAWN K. “Mistiemae” WALKER Perez; she survives. Additional survivors are daughter, Kayla Walker, Wabash; son, Shawn Michael Walker, Wabash; two brothers, Rusty (Brittany) Walker, and Wayne (Carria) Walker, both of Rochester; sister, Trisha Cochran and companion, Nora Jenkins, Rochester; mother, Cindy Walker and companion, Andy Cochran, Rochester; blended family members, Calab Rupert, Justin Bucks; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death is his father, Keith Walker. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, in The Cross Church, 100 W. Third St., Rochester, with Pastor Martin Furrow officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, in the church. Memorials may be made to The Cross Church, 100 W. Third St., Rochester, IN 46975. Online condolences may be made shared with the family at goodfamilyfh.com.
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Jeffery B. “Jeff” Jordan, 60, Lafayette, formerly of Buffalo, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Eskenazi Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born April JEFFERY B. 3, 1963. On JORDAN March 9, 1985, he married Donna F. Goetz; she preceded him in death Feb. 8, 2016. He is survived by one son, Justin G. (Christa) Jordan, Winamac; one daughter, Kelsey N. Jordan, Lafayette; two grandchildren; sister, Jody M. VanMeter, Royal Center; brother, Jason R. Jordan, Star City; two sisters-inlaw, Diana L. Goetz, Lafayette, and Danita J. (William) Farmer, Valparaiso; several nieces and nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley R. and Myra Mae (Galbreath) Jordan; father and mother-in-law, Glenn and Laura Goetz; and brother-in-law, William VanMeter. The family will host a celebration of life at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Pulaski County 4-H Council. Online condolences may be shared with the family at frainmortuary.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Penny Graham
Penny Graham, 67, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. She was born May 24, 1956. She is survived by daughter, Misty (David) Duton, Akron; son, Dyrs (Sarah) Owens, Mishawaka; brothers, Nick Rohrer, Warsaw, and Brian (Tracy) Kitch, South Bend; sister, Kelly (Jon) Garber, Warsaw; five grandchildren; father, Pete Rohrer, and stepmother, Lorenna Rohrer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rhonda (Gene) Kitch; brother, Glen Kitch; and son-in-law, Shawn Black.
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C l y d e Lewis, 91, Logansport, and formerly of Fulton County, died We d n e s d a y, Jan. 24, 2024, in IU Arnett Hospital, Lafayette. He was CLYDE LEWIS born July 14, 1932. On Sept. 15, 1962, he married Mary Jane Prather; who survives. Additional survivors are three daughters, Melissa (Mark) Holley, Claudia (Mike Bennet) Hayden, and Jennifer (Ralph) Koppe, all of Logansport; two sons, Michael (Valerie) Lewis, Beaverton, Ore., and Kerry Lewis, Logansport; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton Lee and Martha Washington (McGraw) Lewis; five sisters; and four brothers. A private family entombment will take place at Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Logansport. A celebration of life was held Monday Jan. 29, in Caple’s Bar and Grill, Royal Center. Online condolences may be offered at gundrumcares.com.
Audrey Jacks
Audrey Jacks, 95, Rochester, died at 12:35 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Hickory Creek, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
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The following petition has been filed in Fulton Circuit Court, Judge Arthur Christopher Lee presiding:
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Discover Bank v. Ann Pfeiffer, Rochester, $9,493.31
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The following petitions have been filed in Fulton Superior Court, Judge Gregory L. Heller presiding:
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The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Bryce Jolly, South Bend, $154.50; Rodolfo Martinez, Elkhart, $154.50; Rosalinda Munoz, Bangor, Mich., $154.50; Geralyn Bracey, South Bend, $175; Perla Vazquez, Elkhart, $164.50; Derek Brockus, Kewanna, $164.50; Andres Tuta Sandoval, Osceola, $175; Tereasa Cook, Highland, $154.50; Brian Marshall, Crete, Ill., $175; Conner Stealy, Bremen, $154.50; Timothy Hodges, Westfield, $154.50; Holman Arturo Pravia, Goshen, $164.50; Samantha Smith, Converse, $154.50; Kyle Towne, Rochester, $154.50; Antwann Harper, Mishawaka, $175; Michael Kiselevach, Belmont, Mich., $154.50; Keyanna Baldwin, South Bend, $164.50; Kevin Ramos, Frankfort, $154.40; Holman Pravia, Goshen, $164.50; Adrian Holt-Byrd, Michigan City, $164.50; Valerie Boyd, Indianapolis, $164.50; Mark
Gelesko, Indianapolis, $154.50; Jenna Heckathorn, Baroda, Mich., $154.50; Jillian Degen, Waterford, Mich., $192.50; Colton Frieden, Greenwood, $192.50; Scott Endicott, South Bend, $192.50; Michael Mandino, Kokomo, $192.50; Jacob Taylor, North Liberty, $175; Richard Ostergren, Saint Joseph, Mich., $192.50 Driving while suspended, operating with expired plates — Craig Reber, Macy, $189.50 Operating with expired plates — Amada Pena, Rochester, $164; Sheena Pearson, Rochester, $164 Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility — Dale Vanmeter, Rocheser, $175 Failure to register — Maynor Honore, The Colony, Texas, $164.50
Marriage Licenses The following couple has applied for a marriage license in the office of Fulton County Clerk of the Court: Carlson-Siebenhaar William Carlson, 39, Rochester, and Sarah Siebenhaar, 24, Rochester
Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts: Miller — Randy Miller, Rochester, and Donna Miller, Rochester. No minor children. Piper — Richard Piper, Plymouth, and Candy Piper, Rochester. No minor children.
If you don’t use it you lose it; keeping active during winter months Editor’s Note: Amy Rupley is a physical therapist at Woodlawn Health. Indiana winters seem to drag on forever during the early months of By AMY RUPLEY the year, and PT, DPT, ATC/L those few warm days send everyone outside to get some much needed Vitamin D and fresh air. These brief periods of high activity during an otherwise sedentary time of the year can increase your risk of injury. Staying active during the colder months will allow you to safely jump back into those spring activities, like golfing, hiking, pickleball, or gardening. Here are three tips to keep you
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DYW participation helps Caston senior prepare for her future By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Caston High School senior Breana Amezquita said participating in Distinguished Young Women competitions is helping her prepare for her future life. Amezquita, of Twelve Mile, will compete against 21 other girls for the title of Distinguished Young Woman of Indiana Friday, Feb. 16, and Saturday, Feb. 17, at Indiana University of Kokomo’s Havens Auditorium. She previously was named the Distinguished Young Woman of Fulton County in November. Amezquita said when she first heard about Distinguished Young Women she wasn’t interested in participating, but has since changed her mind. “This is a really good opportunity,” she said. “I am pursuing (further) education ... and I need some sort of background to get into scholarships. I was like, Yeah, this definitely sounds like something that could benefit me for the future, and so far it has. It really has.” Amezquita already took home $1,750 in scholarship funds from winning several categories of competition at DYW of Fulton County and its overall title and can gain more at state. The competition categories are the same for state as they were locally: scholastic, judged on each girl’s academics and extracurricular activities; interview; fitness; self-expression, judged on answering an on-stage question; and talent. Amezquita topped the interview, self-expression and talent categories at the county level. Her talent was reading her original poem “His Eyes” about her boyfriend. She said she was surprised to win the county competition. After hearing that Alexa Finke, whom she thought would win, was first runner-up, making Amezquita the winner, she said her “jaw just kind of dropped.” Amezquita’s focus then shifted to state. She’s balancing preparation for the DYW of Indiana competition
with her busy academic and extracurricular load. “I’m in drama club, Spanish club and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. I’m the secretary of Key Club and then in the National Honor Society,” she said of her activities in addition to sports. Amezquita is prepping for state competition by working with the Distinguished Young Woman of Pulaski County winner Allie Sanders and Distinguished Young Woman of Cass County winner Emily Sanchez. “We’ve gotten so close,” said Amezquita of Sanders and Sanchez. Amezquita is doing several mock interviews and learning the fitness and opening and closing numbers to be ready for state. Heading to the state competition has its perks. Amezquita and the other girls will spend five days in Kokomo and get to see places like Seiberling Mansion and take part in activities like a bowling night. She’s set to room with the Distinguished Young Woman of North Montgomery County Sydney Neideffer and Distinguished Young Woman of Avon Kelsey Babinec. Overall, Amezquita said she’s gained “connections” through her participation in DYW, which is a reason why she would encourage other girls to consider being a part of it. “There’s a lot of networking that goes through it,” she said. “You realize, Oh, next year I’m going to be in college or I’m going to start looking for internships for my future career. You could definitely meet people throughout this process that can help you in those situations, and it just helped me improve my interview skills ... I’m definitely more comfortable speaking to people than I was even a year ago.” “It definitely has a lot of benefits,” Amezquita added. Her future plans involve her studying biomedical health sciences at Purdue University and becoming a physician’s assistant, with perhaps later going to medical school.
HEADED TO STATE — Caston High School senior Breana Amezquita is headed to the Distinguished Young Women of Indiana competition in February. She was named Distinguished Young Woman of Fulton County in November. Photo by Leah Sander.
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sor” the remaining amount, she said. “Some of the students who actually worked on (fundraising) are now actually at the middle school,” said Zeyen. The kids, Riddle third and fourth graders, raised money through a lemonade stand at the school and helping with the adult Optimist Club of Rochester’s pumpkin patch. Kids may get free books out of the machine through the school’s rewards program or through earning “three Zebra stripes” through academics and more, said Zeyen. The B.O.B. kids helped pick out the books currently in the machine, with Riddle librarian Cheri Thomas paying for the books via discounts.
Kids in the B.O.B. will help buy more books via the club’s fundraising. The machine was specially designed for Riddle, bearing artwork by Tessa Brooks, whose mother is a Riddle staff member. It’s decorated with a zebra reading atop a stack of books. Zeyen said the kids who helped get the machine, including those now at Rochester Middle School, are to be honored via a time capsule put in the machine with photos and the kids’ signatures. “That way they will always be remembered that they’re the ones that helped bring it to the school,” she said.
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Updates and happenings in and around the area The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Energy Assistance Program can help pay your heat and electric bills. To see if you qualify and to apply visit EAP. ihcda.in.gov. —o— The Akron Youth League board will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Akron town meeting room located at the fire station in Akron. —o— The Heartery, located at 414 E. Main St., Kewanna, is hosting a free musical event with refreshments from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11. The event will feature Corrine and Marty Lucas of Return to Normal, a mostly acoustic-oriented new fold duo, with a theatrical and storytelling approach. Accessible space. For inquiries
or special need requests, call or text (574) 316-0278. —o— Council on Aging is starting Chair Yoga at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1. Join the fun and benefits of exercising with a group. —o— The next commissioners’ meeting will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, in the Commissioner’s Room, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester; view the meetings on RTC Channel 4. Meeting information can be found at fulton. in.us. —o— Girl Scout cookies are now available through Monday, March 11. Cookies are available for purchase through a Girl Scout, online, or at a booth. Visit gsnim.org to find a local booth. To find a local Girl Scout in your
area, visit iwantcookies@gsnim. org. —o— A hunter education course, sponsored by Rochester Ducks Unlimited, will be held from 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 22, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23. The course will be held at the Rochester Fire Department. Registration begins Friday, Feb. 1; pre-registration is required. To register, visit registeredu.com. For more information, visit IndianaHunterEducation.com. —o— The last day to submit applications for the Beacon Scholarship Program is Jan. 31. Visit beaconcu. org for more information. —o— A Fish and Tenderloin Fry will be held from 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Fulton County 4-H Fairgrounds. Dine in, drive-thru,
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and carry-out are available. The event is sponsored by the Fulton County 4-H Horse and Pony Club. Fish and tenderloin will be prepared by Dan’s Fish Fry. —o— First Baptist Church, Rochester, is hosting a Winter Kids Club with games, Bible lessons, and more. There will be a free meal served at 5:30 p.m. and the Kid’s Club will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 6. Home Builders will be available for adults. To register visit fbs46975.org or call (574) 223-2613. —o— Senior Bingo meets at 2 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month, at the Akron Public Library. —o— The Rochester Lions Club meets at 7:30 p.m., the first Tuesday of each month, in the Lions Clubhouse located at 102 Monticello Road, Rochester. —o— T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit organization, meets every Tuesday at the Fulton County Community Center, 625 Pontiac St., Rochester. Weigh-in begins at 3:30 p.m. with the meeting and program to follow. —o— Retired and Senior Volunteer Program offers several opportunities to serve in Fulton County for anyone 55 or better. Volunteer and learn a new skill, or utilize your current skills. It’s free and easy to join. Contact Angie King with any questions, (574) 223-3716. —o— The Unclaimed Property Division at Attorney General Todd Rok-
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February events at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library The Kewanna Union Township Public Library is hosting several events in February. The library is located at 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. For more information and updates call (574) 653-2011, visit the website at kewanna.lib. in.us, or check out its Facebook page. Warm Up With A Good Book The adult winter reading program will be held through Feb. 29. All adult readers ages 19 and older are welcome to participate. All books must be checked out from Kewanna Union Township Public Library in order to count for the winter reading program. Participants will receive an entry in the program contest for each book checked out to read. Prizes will be awarded to the winners chosen at the end of the program. Back to the Past Local historian, Bob Clyde, will continue his discussion of the history of Kewanna. “Back to the Past, Our Kewanna” will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28. “Back to the Past” is held at 11 a.m. on the last Wednesday of the month. Coffee And Tea Time Coffee and Tea Time is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday morning. Homeschoolers At The Library The home-school program is back and it’s all about science. Fizz and Float will start at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21; all homeschoolers are welcome to attend. CATCH Kids Club CATCH Kids Club is a monthly youth program. It will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29. Lori Stiffler, Purdue Extension Fulton County Educator, will be teaching healthy habits and nutrition. CATCH stands for Coordinated Approach to Child Health. Stiffler will share fun ways to learn about healthy eating and the importance of physical activity. Heart Health Hearth Health will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14. Jessica Riffle, Purdue Fulton County Extension Educator, will be shar-
ing practical changes to achieve a heart-healthy lifestyle. A heart beats nearly 100,000 times a day. That’s 100,000 reasons to take care of it. Stop in for this important free program. Black History Month Program February is Black History Month. Teresa Morning, retired Eastern Pulaski Elementary School first grade teacher, will be presenting a Black History Month Program at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Trivia by Terry Trivia by Terry is back for an-
other round of trivia starting at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7. Trivia by Terry enjoys answering and making up trivia for others. Valentine Party The Teens and Tweens will be hosting a Valentine party at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. All area youth are welcome to attend this fun event. There will be snacks, games and lots of fun. Adult Valentine Craft Night Adult Valentine Craft Night will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8. Make a special craft of your own. All supplies will be furnished.
Public welcome to hear from Rokita at GOP event The public is welcome to hear from Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita at an event Tuesday, Feb. 6. Rokita, who’s running for reelection in 2024, will be at the Fulton County Museum as part of the Fulton County GOP’s candidates’ series. The schedule for the night is as follows:
5-5:30 p.m. — Doors open and networking. 5:30-5:45 p.m. — Welcome, updates and pledge. 5:45-6:15 p.m. — Candidate address and Q&A. 6:15-6:30 p.m. — Closing remarks. 6:30-7 p.m. — Tour of museum and Fulton County history lesson.
Zeta Whitmer named to dean’s list Zeta Whitmer, a 2023 Rochester High School graduate, was recently named to the 2023 fall
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Local students named to dean’s list The following local students were recently named to the dean’s list of their respective colleges universities:
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Fulton County plans to add buggy lanes to Old US 31 North By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer Fulton County is hoping to add buggy lanes to Old US 31 North. Fulton County Commissioners’ Vice President Rick Ranstead and Fulton County Highway Superintendent John Geier said that’s one of the roadway projects being worked on. The county has submitted an application for federal aid to do the work, with the federal government then paying 80% to the county’s 20%. The project will redo 4.5 miles of Old US 31N “from the river bridge to SR 110,” said Ranstead. Geier noted the project will cost an estimated $6.5 million. Buggy lanes would be put in from CR 450N to CR 550N, he said. Ranstead noted there have several wrecks in that area. “There’s a factory ramp coming around the corner, and cars come flying over the hills, and the buggies (are) going slow, so we’ve had a couple of accidents
out there on the hills,” he said. “We’d also reduce the hill at CR 450N for better site clearance and then add a turning lane (there),” said Geier. If the county receives federal aid, the project will be a number of years out as it’s a five-year process to get funds, explained Geier. A road project happening sooner is the repaving of Old US 31S, from the Rochester city limits to CR 650S. The project was just awarded to Phend and Brown for $4,063,395.85. “They’re going to repave it and deep mill and resurface it,” said Geier. He estimated the 6.5-mile stretch to be done this year. That project is also being paid for through federal aid, with the county footing 20% of the bill. Other future projects include Bridge 161 over Grassy Creek on CR 800W. “We’ve also got Bridge 33, which is the Talma Bridge over the Tippecanoe River. That one is
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FUTURE ROAD WORK — Old US 31N,near CR 450N by Ramco Supply outside Rochester, is shown on Friday, Jan. 26. Fulton County leaders hope to add buggy lanes in the area if the county receives federal grant funds. Photo by Leah Sander. four years from now,” said Geier. He said he just applied for the latest round of state Community Crossings Matching Grant Pro-
gram funding. If received, the state would pay 75% of work on a number of roads to the county’s 25%.
Since 2016, the county has received more than $16.5 million in state and federal grants, said Geier.
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Auditor’s race contested for Fulton County 2024 primary By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer The race for Fulton County auditor will be contested for the May 2024 primary. Current Fulton County Councilwoman Lorie Hurst and Treasurer Kathy Adamson are both running as Republicans for the position. A list of candidates who have filed for other positions as of late morning Jan. 29 is below. All of the candidates who have filed
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Zebras win 4th straight wrestling sectional The Rochester boys wrestling team scored 256.5 points to win the 10-team Plymouth sectional. Plymouth was second By VAL with 238.5 TSOUTSOURIS points. Guest Writer Rochester won its fourth consecutive sectional title and their 14th in school history. They had won the previous three sectionals at Peru before being reassigned to Plymouth for this season. Rochester had 11 advancing wrestlers, including six sectional champions. The champions included: Layne Horn (126), Brant Beck (165), Declan Gard (175), Colin Weiand (190), Alex Deming (215) and Brady Beck (HWT). Horn, Brant Beck, Deming and Brady Beck are all undefeated on the season and ranked in the top 10 of their respective weight classes, according to IndianaMat.com. All four are returning state qualifiers with Deming and Brady Beck returning state placers. Gard and Weiand are first-time
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overall and 3-1 in the Three Rivers Conference. Rochester led by as many as 26 points in the second half. Rochester has conference road games against Southwood Thursday and Lewis Cass Saturday. Girls Basketball Elli Baker hit two 3-pointers in the fourth quarter as part of a game-high 17 points, and Hannah Holmes added 13 to lead the Northfield girls basketball team to a wire-to-wire 46-33 win over visiting Rochester at Kaltenmark Gym Thursday. Rylee Clevenger and Aubrey Wilson scored 10 points each, and Ella McCarter added nine, but Rochester could not overcome a scoreless first quarter to finish 11-11 overall and 6-3 in the Three Rivers Conference. Rochester will finish in sole possession of fourth place in the TRC. Northfield will finish in a tie for fifth. Rochester did not have a winning streak or losing streak longer than two games all year. They were coming off a 31-23 win over Class 2A, No. 10 Lewis Cass 24 hours earlier. On Wednesday, Rochester girls basketball coach Joel Burrus said he thought it took forever for the clock to run out against visiting Lewis Cass at the RHS gym. It was worth the wait as the
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New books at the Akron Public Library Akron Public Library announces new books it has received. “What You Are Looking for” by Michiko Aoyama. A restless retail assistant looks to gain new skills, a mother tries to overcome demotion at work after maternity leave, a recently retired salary man searches for newfound purpose. What are you looking for? So asks Tokyo’s most enigmatic librarian. For Sayuri Komachi is able to sense exactly what each visitor to her library is searching for and provide just the book recommendation to help them find it. “The Coworker” by Freida McFadden. Dawn Schiff is always at her desk at precisely 8:45 a.m. So when Dawn doesn’t show up to the office one morning, her co-worker, Natalie Farrell, is surprised. Then she receives an unsettling, anonymous phone call that changes everything. Now, Natalie is irrevocably tied to Dawn as she finds herself caught in a twisted game of cat and mouse that leaves her wondering: who’s the real victim? But one thing is incredibly clear, somebody hated Dawn Schiff. Enough to kill. “The Lock-Up” by John Banville. In 1950’s Dublin, renowned pathologist Dr. Quirke and DI John Strafford, investigate the murder of a young history scholar with the help of her journalist sister. As they close in on the killer, their personal lives put the case, and the lives of everyone involved in danger. “The Hike” by Lucy Clarke. There’s a killer on their trail. Four best friends spend four nights of wild camping in the stunning mountains of Norway. They follow a trail that climbs through lush valleys, towering peaks, and past jewel blue lakes. But as they stride further from civilization, it becomes clear
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