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-\S[VU *V\U[` %\ .(,7+ .1(33 $VVRFLDWH (GLWRU A change in leadership at Fulton County H.O.P.E. has brought the organization full circle to one of its founding members. Last November, Bonnie Dunbar resigned as president for personal reasons. Dunbar had successfully navigated H.O.P.E. for two years through the difficult COVID period and decided now was a good time to step away to pursue other opportunities in Fulton County. Re-enter Amy Roe, one of the group’s co-founders who also served as its first president prior to Dunbar. While she didn’t plan on reassuming that role, Roe and the organization’s board of directors felt she was the person best suited to take the handoff and continue the many positive things on which it has been building under Dunbar’s leadership. “Bonnie was the perfect person to lead Fulton County H.O.P.E. during the past two years, through the height of COVID,” said Roe. “We’re thankful for the time she was president. We couldn’t have done it without her. She was best suited with the unique skill sets to get us through 2020-21.” Roe added some restructuring has been done, including several new members of its board of directors. Despite any changes, the mission of H.O.P.E. remains the same: “To be the driving force in providing awareness and education to the residents of Fulton County regarding resources as well as provide pathways to accessing those resources.” Its primary purpose is to act as a conduit between people

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in the community who are in need with organizations in the county that can provide the acute help necessary to work the issue. Roe believes the organization is ready to thrive in the post-COVID world. “There’s a lot of refocusing and reorganization that must occur. After four years, our mission statement is still relevant. I’ve met with some of our service provider group and gotten some great feedback.” Roe noted the quarterly meetings with service providers will continue, although they will be reorganized to make better use of everyone’s time. The plan is two of the meetings will allow providers an opportunity to share about themselves and what services they can offer. Roe noted everyone is invited to attend the quarterly meetings even if they don’t believe they have a service that is directly relevant to H.O.P.E.’s mission. Her hope is to increase attendance at the meetings and increasing the networking opportunities for providers and attendees. Roe also noted the organization is doing away with its committee-based structure, instead utilizing experts in advisory roles, including poverty, substance abuse and mental health. Pat Brown, executive diContinued on page 2

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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR Three-time Purple Heart recipient honored to fight for country %\ 75$&(< 58&.0$1 )HDWXUH :ULWHU Larry Cudney enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1968. He was 18 years old.

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involvement in the Vietnam War was growing and Cudney figured his draft number would be called at any time. His journey began with boot camp at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. From there he went to Fort Ord, Calif., for 17 weeks of advanced infantry training. He then spent time at Fort LewisMcChord, Wash., for more training. Anchorage, Alaska, and Tokyo, Japan, rounded out his first four years of military service. The next two years were spent in Vietnam. “I learned a lot,” he said. “The sad part is when you go to war you learn things you shouldn’t learn.” Cudney served with Charlie Co. 1st Battalion, 7th Calvary as a foot machine gunner. Military food isn’t known to be the greatest, and Cudney confirmed it was the “worst food in the world.” He got creative with the MREs distributed and turned cold canned meat and bread into mini fireroasted pizza. “I saw a lot of rice, a lot of rice fields, and how it was prepared,” he said of his time in Vietnam and his disdain for rice. While in Vietnam, Cudney came down with malaria. “I was down for quite a while,” he recalled “The first thing they do is get your fever down by putting you in an ice blanket. They turn the temperature way down and pour ice over you. You’re kind of unconscious anyway from the high fever. When you start to turn blue, they take you out.” “You don’t dare kill a cricket,” Cudney noted. “If you hear a cricket chirping and it stops, that means something’s up there.” He also stated, “I never slept. You had to be awake all the time or you might miss it if they called your name to go home.” Cudney was shot three times in the line of duty during his time in Vietnam and has earned three Purple Hearts. Along with many other medals, he will also be receiving a Bronze Star for his heroic deeds. “I went through a lot to get

/$55< &8'1(< those medals,” he said. He spent a week in Sydney, Australia, for his R&R before returning to Vietnam. Cudney stated he would’ve stayed longer if they had let him, but the injuries he sustained protecting his unit were too great to continue fighting. Eventually, his name was called and Cudney was sent home. “I believe military service is something everyone should experience,” he said. Cudney grew up in Plymouth. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and has explored every lake in Marshall County.

“If I could make a dollar and it was honest, I’d do it,” he said in regards to earning an income. He also drove a truck and worked as a lube technician. He retired in 2009. Cudney and his wife, Sharon, have been married for 15 years. They moved to Rochester five years ago and live near Fulton. The injuries he sustained serving his country still affect him today, but given the opportunity, Cudney would return to fight for America’s freedoms again. The Cudneys enjoy the musings of their four dogs and relaxing together at home.

-\S[VU *V\U[` Continued from page 1 rector of Recovery Café, will advise on substance abuse matters. Elizabeth Price will serve as the poverty advisor and Becky Clark as mental health advisor. Their roles are to evaluate the needs in the community and bring their reports back to the board of directors, who will then be better equipped to address those needs as an organization. The board of directors has devised an ambitious two-year strategic plan for the organization’s immediate future. The plans include: • Launching an organization newsletter highlighting news from service providers. • Conduct a study in conjunction with Indiana University Kokomo on the soft and hard costs of incarceration.

• Host a H.O.P.E. Floats Friday service provider fair. • Conduct a transportation study in conjunction with Indiana University Kokomo. • Continue work on the “H.O.P.E. for the Homeless” project, slated to be taken over by the Recovery Café in the near future. “Fulton County H.O.P.E. is a labor of love,” Roe concluded. “It’s a beautiful tool that can bless so many families in Fulton County. It’s amazing how far we’ve come since our first conversations. Like many organizations, we have to reorganize or we won’t survive postCOVID.” For further information about Fulton County H.O.P.E., visit www.fchope.org or on Facebook. To connect with the organization’s help line, call (574) 223-4357.

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OBITUARIES Donna Jean Correll

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Donna Jean Zellers Coffing Correll, 91, Avon Park, Fla., passed away Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Advent Health, Sebring, Fla. Born June 3, 1930, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Viron Jay and Hallie Ruth (Walker) Zellers. On Sept. 5, 1948, near Twelve Mile, she was married to Donald Leroy Coffing, and he passed April 3, 2003. She was then married to Eugene F. Correll June 18, 2005, at the Mexico Church of the Brethren. She was a 1948 graduate of Logansport High School and was a longtime member of the Mexico Church of the Brethren and attended Cornerstone Christian Church in Avon Park, Fla. Over the years, she spent time as a hardworking homemaker. The family spent time butchering their own meat, gardening and canning each year. Together, Donna and Don owned and operated their own business, Mill End Upholstery in Peru, from 1983 until 1989. They also spent many enjoyable days together at flea markets, even starting one in Peru. Since 1979, Donna enjoyed many winters in Florida, until she finally made it her permanent home with her second husband, Gene. For the past few years, Gene and Donna cared for each other through sickness and health, always praising God for giving them the opportunity to be together. She is survived by her husband, Gene Correll, Florida; children, Twila June (Dave) Collins, Denver, Michael Andrew (Debbie) Coffing, Michigan, Anita Lou (Eugene) Sharp, Newburgh, Christine Sue Coffing, Nevada, Mark Eric (Bonnie) Coffing, Peru, Daniel James (Amy) Sofianos and Lucinda Lynn (Mark) Correll McCann; daughters-in-law, Shirley Correll, Illinois, and Connie Correll, Florida; grandchildren, Janet Ross, Penny Ross (Glenn), Ralph (Dani) Ross, Scott (Kathie) Coffing, Mickey (Leigh Ann) Ross, Serena (Joshua) Francis, T.J. (Crystal) Hackworth, Nathan (Jesse) Collins, Seth (Maria) Coffing, Jessica (Elizabeth) Weiss Bond, Jacob (Jill) Sharp, Amanda (Joshua) Weiss Azucena, Angela Sharp, Alec Sofianos and Isabella Sofianos; greatgrandchildren, Marissa (Michael) Yankosky, Paige Coffing, Cody Francis, Abigail Coffing, Corey Collins, Alexus Hackworth Coffing, Gabriella Francis, Avery Harvey, Zachary Coffing, Riley Collins, Lyla Sharp, Sloan Sharp, Violet Harvey, Marley Rodenberg, Peyton Collins and Cameron Sharp; greatgreat granddaughter, Olivia Yankosky; as well as several stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Don Coffing; siblings, Harvey Jay Zellers, Wendell Dewayne Zellers, Francis John Zellers, Vera Jane Zellers Layman and Edward Dean Zellers; and children, Donald Leroy Correll and Ervin Lewis Correll. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at Zion Chapel Church, 915 S. Broadway, Peru, with Pastor Rod Correll officiating. The service will be live-streamed. Please visit her obituary page at www.mcclainfh. com for a link to the service. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Church Service Center, P.O. Box 1962, Avon Park, FL 33826 or Zion Chapel Church. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.

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Edward Lee Tarter, 66, Denver, passed away at 1:12 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 26, 1955, in Wabash County, he was the son of Fred O. and Francis Jeanette “Pat” (Lehman) Tarter. On Nov. 4, 1988, in Gilead, he was married to Kristi Denise Hammond. (':$5' /(( He graduated from North Miami High School 7$57(5 in 1974 before joining the U.S. Army. He worked at several factories over the years, including BKB Manufacturing in North Manchester, and he was a member of the Denver Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Kristi Tarter, Denver; daughter, Emily Rose Tarter, Denver; stepdaughter, Elizabeth (Brad) Kabzinski, Illinois; two stepgrandchildren, Kristin and Jonathon Kabzinski; four sisters, Sheila (Randy) Runkle, Macy, Cheryl Tarter, Rochester, Sandra (Tom) Smith, Elkhart, and Shelly Fry, Akron; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Chris Tarter. A gathering of family and friends will be from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Denver Baptist Church, Denver, with Pastor Bryce Landon officiating a memorial service at 3 p.m. Private burial will be in Gaerte Cemetery, rural Gilead. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.

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Treesh Stockberger. She is survived by her sons; Jordan and Lineth Cunningham, Elkhart; Justin and Kaylie Cunningham, Lakeville; four grandchildren; brother, Frank and Jerri Stockberger, Lafayette; sister in law, Debbie Stockberger, Argos. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Jane Smith; brother, Roger Stockberger. Friends may visit with family 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2021, at the Inwood United Methodist Church, 11211 Hawthorn Road, Plymouth. Private funeral services will follow. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Frank David “Dave” Apt, 74, Rochester, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at his residence. He was born Oct. 11, 1947, to Frank and Mille Apt. He is sur)5$1. '$9,' vived by his ¶'$9(· $37 wife of 52 years, Judie; son, Brain D. Apt, Rochester; three grandchildren; sister Beth and Dan Gilligan, Gainesville, Va.; brother in law, Robert Veith, Indianapolis; uncle; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jim Apt. Private services will be observed at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

Adam John Diangikis Adam John Diangikis, 34, Argos, died 7:02 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at Saint Joseph Health System, Plymouth. He was born Jan. 29, 1987, to Bon J. Diangikis and Sharon M. Klinger Diangikis. Surviving are his father, Bob and Janice Diangikis, Argos; mother, Sharon Diangikis and friend Jeff Hatcher, Koontz Lake; son, Noah Diangikis; sisters; Amy and Peter Paul; Argos;

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Peggy Sue Cunningham, 56, Argos, died at 8:46 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at her residence. She was born Dec. 17, 1965, to Wayne L. Stockberger and Alice Ruth

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Richard Thomas Nix Jr., 43, Plymouth, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Plymouth. He was born May 2, 1978, to Richard Thomas Nix Sr. and Bonnie J. Sell. Richard is survived by his father, Richard T. Nix Sr., Plymouth; mother, Bonnie and Dan Sell, Donna, Texas.; son, Kekoa Nix, Plymouth; sister, Annie E. and Tyler Ciboch, Argos; brother, Randy Bowlen, Indianapolis; niece; aunts. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Bishop Richard A. Ritter Sr. Bishop Richard A. Ritter Sr., 80, Rochester, died at 2:02 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born Jan. 14, 1952, to Bishop Ar%,6+23 mond A. and 5,&+$5' $ Betty Jane Rit5,77(5 65 ter. He married Annetta Vires Nov. 2, 1960, she survives. Also surviving are his children; Damita Jo and Donnie Taylor, Lake State; Richard A. and Mary Ritter Jr., Rochester; James Ritter, Logansport; Stephen Paul and Kim Ritter, Kewanna; Marcus A. Ritter, Laketon; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth and Donald Bean, Argos; Carole Jones, Rochester; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bishop Robert G. Ritter Sr.; sister Rev. Martha Buckner. Funeral service took place Jan. 28

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OBITUARIES Continued from page 4 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial took place at Tippecanoe Cemetery.

Karen Jo Matz Sprunger Karen Jo Matz Sprunger, 62, Culver, died at 5:38 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 25, 2022, at Saint Joseph Health System, Plymouth. She was born June 3, 1959, to Leo Matz and Joan Matz. She married Henry V. Sprunger March 18, 1982. He survives. Also surviving are daughters, April Mayo, Jackson, Mich.; Holly and Jeff Washburn, Jackson, Mich.; eight grandchildren; sisters, Renee Blankson, Houston, Texas; brother, Kelly and Kim Matz, Portage, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Charles Edward Vires Charles Edward Vires, 72, Argos, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at his residence. He was born Dec. 13, 1949, to Piece Vires and Nanny Vires. He married Stella Murphy Fear Oct. 13, 1979, in Argos. She preceded him in death in 2014. He is survived by his daughters; De’sire’e and Marc Felke, Plym-

outh; Sara and Jesse Parson, Missouri; Heather Vires, Tucson, Ariz.: Karen and Mike Olszewski, Plymouth; Beth Ann Garnier, Apache Junction, Ariz.; sons; &+$5/(6 Jared Vires, (':$5' 9,5(6 Argos; Jake and Jennifer Vires, Talma; Michael and Annie Fear, Tippecanoe; David Fear, New Bremen, Ohio; 42 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; sisters; Betty Houin, Argos; Deloris Doody, Culver; Anetta Ritter, Rochester; brothers; Haroldean Vires, South Bend; Pierce and Carol Vires Jr.,Argos; Bernard and Marsha Vires, Bloomington; Larry and Rhonda Vires, Argos. He was preceded in death by his: parents; son, John Fear Jr.; daughter, Lisa Smith; a grandson; brothers, James Arthur Vires; James R. Vires; Ewen Vires; sister, Rhoda Hensley. Grave side services were held Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Bethel Cemetery, Argos. The burial followed. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

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

Hall-Walker Carria Hall, 34, Rochester, and Anthony Walker, 47, Rochester.

Bauman-Martin Emily Mae Bauman, 44, Fulton, and James Edward Martin III, Fulton.

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County Courts: Gregory — Matthew Gregory, Rochester, and Joann Gregory, Greenville, Ala. Woodcox — Benjamin Woodcox, Rochester, and Kelly Woodcox, Rochester. With children. Honeycutt-Mohr — Dawson Honeycutt, Akron, and Cassidy Mohr, Fort Wayne. With children.

Court News Circuit Court The following petitions have been filed in Fulton County Circuit

Court Arthur Christopher Lee presiding:

Complaints Discover Bank c/o Discover Products Inc v. Cathy Townsend, Rochester, $12,317.76.

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

Complaints LVNV Funding LLC v. Ronald Powers, $2,317.22. Onemain Financial Group LLC v. Dawson Honeycutt, Akron, $1,510.98.

Traffic Violations The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County Courts:

Speeding — Anastasia M. Fulghum, Smyrna, Tenn., $171; Christopher J. Whitesell, Mishawaka, $160.50; Naquasha Denae Williams, Snellville, Ga., $160.50; Alissa A. Drummond, Mentone, $150.50; Tyler Searless, Pendleton, $150.50. Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Dustin J. McCarty, Rochester, $25; Mitchell A. Scott, Claypool, $25; Jennifer R. Schuitema, Logansport, $25; Joshua P. Thomas, Rochester, $25. Operating with expired plates — Jason P. Smith, Akron, $160.

Local students named to dean’s list The following local students were named to the dean’s list of their respective colleges/universities: The Citadel Akron — Dylan Wood; gold star recognition. Manchester University Akron — Hannah Durkes, Mayde Fear, Kaitlynd HeidenMoore, Valeria Jimenez, Mattie McKee, Allison Miller, Melissa Ramirez

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Rochester High School has announced its honor rolls for the second quarter of the 202122 school year. Eighth Grade All A — Carson Breece Bailey; Grant Stephen Bailey; Olivia Marie Bailey; Allyson Renee Calloway; David Grant Clark; Matthew Dylan Crossland; Harrison Lane Dunwoody; Ashtan Abbott Eaton; Brayden Alan Gamble; Ellen Mae Hake; Mason Elijah Hisey; Lincoln Elijah Holder; Jonas Gray Kiser; Alexa Madeline Lowe; Gavin Michael Mollencupp; Ashton Michael Musselman; Carson Jeffrey Paulik; Charlotte Perry; Carlos Adriano Plascencia; Raiden Cody Andrew Putman; Olivia Joesphine Rude; Jesse Edward Smith; Ashlynn Nikole Luray Weyant; and Violet Rose Whitmer. All A/B — Spencer James Backus; Brant William Beck; Madison Lynn Black; Elayna Nichole Blacketor; Alyssa Ann Brown; Parker Allen Clinton Brown; Brooklyn Jae Chandler; Stella Raine Conley; Mason Dean Conrad; Addison Marie Coria; Declan Ryan Gard; Clarence Malachi McCloud Garrett; Lillian Mae Gerald; Brooklyn Marie Halterman; Mylee Kathline Heinzmann; Jaden Marie Horn; Layne Jordan Horn; Isabella Grace Howdeshell; Hunter Lee Kamp; Aaron William Kiss; Elijah James Kroledge; Alexis Marie Martir; Carter Ryan Merideth; Aubrey Linn Miller; Laine Marie Peppler; Jack Carvey Reffett; Shandy Ryan Rich; Evan Shane Rudd; Carol Sue Lynn Swanson; Carsin Tailar Tribbey; Rylee Hope Wallace; and Charles Ray Warpenburg. Ninth Grade All A — Audrey Grace Bolinger; Dakota Joe Burden; Rylee Jean Clevenger; Mia Alee Howdeshell; Reece Edward Johnson; Maddox Lane Lahrman; Lillee Boyd Lett; Sophia Jane McCall; Ella Lee McCarter; Leah Fay Miller; Owen Layton Walker Prater; Davis Maxwell Renie; Ava Dale Thomas; and Kylah Leigh Towell. All A/B — Bryce Douglas Baugher; Hailie Marie Charles; MadiLynn Lee Coble; Evan Nathaniel Damer; Seth Bradley Flenar; Baylee Lyn Freant; Aiden James Harrington; Braden Christian Harrington; Guidry Chad Hisey; Hunter Robert Honkomp; Jasmeen Kaur; Cydnie Olivia Lamb; Ashly Lynne McCall; Lenora Moon Miller; Skyla Ann Mitchell; Silvia May Montelongo; Brady William Morgan; Adrian Isac Ochoa; Mia Louise Papke; Tyler Gene Reese; MaKenzie Dawn Roe; James Louis Salyer; Adalynn Kay Samuels; Darah Lea Strasser; Xavier Meiser Vance; Emily Marie Vigar; Emma Lucille Vollmer; Audrey Kennedy Wagner; Rachel Elizabeth Ways; and Daniel Ryan Yocum. 10th Grade All A — Ekaterina Andrianova; Hailey Mae Coleman; Emma Goodman; Noah Samuel Hamilton; Payton Sayers Moore; Chloe Evelyn Nichols; Mikalah Diane Osborn; Tanner Steven Reese; Noah Douglas Riffle; Kaedra Nicole Shook; Wesley Blayne Steininger; and Lilly Jean Watson.

All A/B — Ethan Allen Amezquita; Brady Scott Beck; Robert James Bozzo; Avery Michelle Brouyette; Jacob Robert Brubaker; Alex William Deming; Keyton Mychal Doran; Isabel Grace Dunwoody; Lillith Grace Eaton; Colton Ferverda; Dillon Jerome Fishback; Sophia Nicole Freeman; Adrienne Elyzabeth Halterman; Sierra Breeze Hartman; Taylor Marie Howard; MaKenna Rae Jackson; Cade Xander Johnson; Carter John Kline; Paige Nichole Luhnow; Lucas William Malchow; Bralynn Michelle Miller; Kaili Alba Navara; Enrique Lexandar Navarro; Keegen James Glen Reinhold; Emma Morgan Sells; Jacob Scott Seuferer;Lane Samuel Shank; Gurlal Singh; Parker Ethan Wallace; Kiara Lea White; Emma Renee Wicker; Caleb Mark Wilson; and Gavin Brady Young. 11th Grade All A — Greta Barbieri; Annabelle Laurice Blakesley; Gabrielle Nicole Broyles; Melody Elizabeth Hisey; RJ Stephen Keranko; Peyton James Miller; Macie Lanae Nelson; Nikolas Alexander Prathaftakis; Samuel Christopher Rohr; Kseniia Shyp; William Evan VanHeyningen; Kallie Jane Watson; Cayden Andrew Weaver; Zeta Jane Whitmer; and Brayden Ryan Zink. All A/B — Isabella Angeletti; Delaney Lee Barkman; Danielle Marie Borg; Brock Phillip Bowers; McKendyll Dee Bradley; Ella Noel Brooks; Madalyn Claire Brouyette; Alexander Stuart Brown; Kaeven GarrettAllen Brown; Jonah Aaron Mitchell Calvert; Hunter William Campbell; Alayna Faye Carpenter; Kylie Jo Coleman; Savanah Morgan Eccles; Kylee Klarann Freant; Jacob Matthew Freeman; Greyson Samuel Gard; Jadyn Caroline Geller; Alex Michael Griggs; Sydney Renee Haughs; Madison Kay Heinzmann; Rily Renae Holloway; Emma Laraine Howdeshell; Luke McCormick Hunting; Ol-

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Low cost spay/neuter transport in Rochester Fulton County Animal Center low cost spay/neuter transport dates are Friday, Feb. 18, and Tuesday, Feb. 22. Financial assistance is available for Fulton County residents who have large colonies of outdoor cats, five or more, needing fixed. Call (574) 223-7387 for more information on cat colonies. Pets will be picked up and transported to the low cost spay/ neuter clinic in Lafayette and returned the same day after surgery. Drop off time is between 7–7:30 a.m. and pick up time is between

6–6:30 p.m. at the FCAC parking lot. Cat prices are: males–$35; females–$40; feral/barn $35 and includes rabies and ear tip. Male dog prices begin at $45 and go up to $75 depending on weight and female dog prices begin at $50 and go up to $85 depending on weight. Rabies vaccines are required and are $17 if not current. For a complete list of services and prices visit www.lowcostspayneuterindiana.org. To make an appointment call (317) 6750072.

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Caston FFA hog roast upcoming Caston FFA invites everyone to its 2022 hog roast. The dinein event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at the school. Included in the meal is pulled pork, sauerkraut, baked beans, chips, coleslaw, applesauce, dessert and a drink. The cost is a freewill donation. Carry-outs are available by calling (574) 930-0447 prior to the day of the event.

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Snow removal condition declared effective Wednesday In preparation for the forecasted winter weather, Mayor Denton is declaring a snow removal condition effective Wednesday, Feb. 2, until notice is given it has ended. With significant snowfall amounts predicted, the city street department must be able to clear the streets as quickly and efficiently as possible, so they are asking city residents to please follow these parking restrictions. City code states: § 96.91 PARKING RESTRICTIONS DURING SNOW REMOVAL PERIODS. When a snow removal condition has been declared, the following traffic regulations will be in effect for all city streets: (A) All regular parking restrictions will remain in full force and effect on streets where parking is only permitted on one side and areas of no parking. (B) On even-numbered days parking will only be permitted on the side of the street with even-numbered street addresses. (Even number day is Feb. 2, 4, 6, etc. and example house address numbers would be 730, 1412, 918)

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circumstances or for requests not yet granted. How God loves to hear his children thank him. Read Daniel 6:10 and you will see this is the way Daniel prayed. No wonder he had such peace in that lions den. Second, right thinking (Philippians 4:8). Peace involves the mind (see Isaiah 26:3 and Romans 8:6). Thoughts are powerful; “as he thinketh, so he is” (Proverbs 23:7). Wrong thoughts will lead to unrest and discouragement, but spiritual thinking will lead to peace. Paul tells us in this verse what to think about; if you compare these virtues to Psalm 19:7-9, you will see the Bible (the Word of God) meets all of these requirements. Meditation on the word of God will always bring peace (Psalm 119:165). Third, right living (Philippians 4:9). If there is something in my life I dare not pray about, then I will never have peace. Right living always brings peace (see Isaiah 32:17 and Isaiah 48:18, 22). It is not enough to use the Bible as a basis for praying and claiming its promises; we must also use it as a basis for our living, obeying its precepts. Read carefully James 4:1-11 and notice wrong praying (James 4:3), wrong living (James 4:4), and wrong thinking (James 4:8) produce war instead of peace. Remember, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7). 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.

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February happenings at Akron Public Library February is “Love Your Library Month” and they are celebrating at Akron Carnegie Public Library. They will have a guessing game and are asking patrons to put a bookmark in their favorite book as a recommendation to the next reader. While you’re at it, leave a note on why you love your library. You can do that in person or on their social media accounts. They’d like to know what they’re doing right and why you love the library. Love is in the air in February and adults who are looking for something new to read have the opportunity to choose a book from the “Blind Date with a Book” display. Did you have a pick up line that worked for you? Browse the books’ catchy phrases and find one that gives you all those warm feelings. Will it be love at first page? Sure, it could turn out to be a dud or it could be the diamond in the rough you wouldn’t have even given a chance. “Blizzard of Books” adult winter reading program continues. The weather might be chilly during these winter months, but ACPL has all sorts of “material” to keep you happy. Pick up your preferred reading material and be prepared for those cozy, luxurious, stayat-home days and earn multiple chances in the drawings. The program runs Jan. 10 through March 25. Every time you finish a book,

write the title on the printed form. Once you have read three books, bring the form to the library and put it into one of the prize drawing boxes for a chance to win. They have three great raffles from which to choose. Don’t forget to pick up another form, and keep reading. The more you read the more chances to win. Names will be drawn at the conclusion of the program in March. You must check out material from Akron Carnegie Public Library to participate. Akron Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, in the library’s Community Room. Adult Readers’ Book Club meets at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3. Participants each share a book of their choice and give a small synopsis of it to the group. Will your book peak someone else’s interest enough to read? New members are always welcome. Akron Carnegie Public Library will be hosting a Star Wars bingo for teens Friday, Feb. 4. Black light bingo begins at 6:30 p,m. Teens are encouraged to bring their light saber and wear their favorite Star Wars T-shirt. If you attended the TVHS basketball game Jan. 28 and showed us your library card, you received a bingo ball. Bring that and a special incentive will be given during the game play. Sign-up is required. In honor of National Chopstick

Day, the library is celebrating throughout the week of Feb. 7. Make sure to stop in and pick up your chopsticks and test your skills on a variety of challenges throughout the library. W.O.W. Club (Wacky On Wednesday) starts at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9. This is a free club with lots of wild and crazy fun activities for elementary kids in grades one to five, and lasts approximately one hour. Laura Jones will present a “Chilling Thrillers” book talk for adult patrons at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10. Jones is a librarian with the Indiana State Library and regional coordinator. This will be her second book talk at Akron Carnegie Public Library, and if you love thrillers and don’t know what to read next you won’t want to miss this winter and snowy thriller program. Sign-up is encouraged. If you have questions regarding this program, call the library for more information. On Monday, Feb. 14, kids can stop in and grab a Valentine’s Day make and take. All materials are provided and these kits are free while supplies last. The Chain Gang meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, for those who enjoy crocheting, knitting, sewing or needlepoint. Bring your materials with you and work alongside others who enjoy this hobby. If you would like to learn one of these

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Honor rolls for Caston Elementary Caston Elementary School has announced its honor rolls for the second quarter grading period of the 2021-22 school year. Third Grade All A — Ian Albright, Ezekiel Clayton, Chloe Clupper, Willow Cripe, Makenna Franklin, Harper Johnson, Bristol Justice, Joelle McGrew, Remley Mollenkopf, Bentley Tyra, Titus Yarber and Lila Zimpleman. All A/B — Emma Apperson, Jasper Buck, Sierrya Clevenger, Josie Foster, Kinley Foxworth, Eli Gebhardt, Mateo Hernandez-Rios, Kent Hinderlider, Serenity Jones, Jett Mappin, Cailyn Overmyer, Amyah Pulluaim, Carly Remley, Danie Rouch, Adalyn Russell, Nevaeh Rustman, Lillyn Schroder, Dominic Scott, Haiden Shafer, Coleton Suiter and Marshall Zimpleman. Fourth Grade All A — Annabelle Ault, Marley Beckner, Amie Berkshire, Isis Cox,

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Thursday of each month, unless otherwise stated. The board consists of 15 members, including Carol Boyer, Newcastle Township; Robert Clemans III, Henry Township; David Thomas, Rochester Township; Janet Sheetz, Liberty Township; Fred Oden, Richland Township; Chris Sailors, Wayne Township; Joe Butler, Union Township; Denny Setnor, Aubbeenaubbee Township; Carla

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‘Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives’ workshop Untreated or ignored stress and mental health issues in rural areas impact quality of life, economic development and lives of farmers, agriculture workforce and rural families. To raise awareness and help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in the agriculture industry the Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives program was created by the Indiana Rural

Health Association. Twenty-three free, one-day insightful workshops with subject matter experts will be conducted in 2022. The workshops will begin Feb. 10, in Mount Vernon. The series of workshops will continue in 22 other rural sites around Indiana through July. A workshop will be held Thursday, March 17, in Rochester. Regis-

Application period open for Youth Preparedness Council The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently announced youth leaders across the nation can now apply to become a part of the 2022 Youth Preparedness Council. YPC members are students in grades eight through 11 who are selected to support disaster preparedness and make a difference in their communities. The YPC is an opportunity for young leaders to engage with FEMA and provide their perspectives, feedback, and opinions related to preparedness, to grow their leadership skills, and to support the resilience of their communities. YPC members are chosen based on their passion for preparedness and helping others, their involvement in their community and their aptitude for working in a team and as a leader. Students from Region 5 states who apply for the National Youth Preparedness Council will also be considered for a place on the Region 5 Youth Preparedness Council. The Region 5 YPC is an additional service and leadership opportunity for high school students living in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. “Young people are the emergency

managers of tomorrow and the key to creating a more resilient nation in the face of a changing climate and increasing disaster risks,” said Moises Dugan, acting regional administrator, FEMA Region 5. “Through the YPC, FEMA is committed to empowering youth with the resources to get involved in preparedness-related activities and help improve disaster readiness in their communities.” Students must complete their online applications by 2:59 a.m. Monday, March 7, to be considered. Interested students can apply online at community.fema.gov/ PreparednessCommunity/s/applyto-ypc. Individuals can learn more about the YPC application including application requirements, deadlines and submission options by joining the FEMA National YPC Application Information Session at 6 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 26. Register for the free virtual session at fema. zoomgov.com/webinar/register/ WN_jTuckqx5Sj64UQwuBogKiA. For more information about the YPC, visit www.ready.gov/kids/ youth-preparedness-council or email FEMA-Prepare@fema.dhs. gov.

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tration will open 30 days prior to the event. “Our rural communities are the backbone of our Indiana economy, and we can make them even stronger by supporting mental health and reducing stressors at home and in our communities,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, secretary of agriculture. “These workshops will give our farmers the resources to help their neighbors and their family members who may be struggling.” The workshops aim to discuss the mental landscape in Indiana, highlight local resources, discuss telehealth options and contain information about the Purdue Farm Stress Program. The Indiana Rural Health Association will also present a training for the Question, Persuade and Refer program. “We all know that farming is one of the most dangerous professions, and it is sadly also one of the most mentally taxing ones as well,” said Bruce Kettler, director of the Indiana State Department

of Agriculture. “Our department was honored to be awarded this grant from USDA and we believe using these funds in partnership with the Indiana Rural Health Association and Purdue Extension will greatly impact thousands of Hoosiers, and work to decrease the stigmas around mental health in agriculture.” The free workshops through the Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives program are open to the farming community, including agribusinesses and related service industries, the faith community, local leaders and families. “The suicide rates among farmers are six times higher than the national average,” said Kathy Walker, Indiana Rural Health Association program director for Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives. “Financial stress is always present, pressure to never lose the family farm is great, the work is physically and mentally stressful with long hours, social isolation and lack of

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Updates and happenings Family bingo 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3. at the Kewanna Public Library, 210 E. Main St. —o— Black light Star Wars bingo for teens at Akron Carnegie Public Library 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4. Teens are encouraged to bring their light saber and wear their favorite Star Wars T-shirt. —o— Freedom Fighters meeting 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Fulton County Library. Guest speakers Terry Wood, Indiana Patriots Alliance; Navy and Josh Sollars, We the people of Carroll County. Meeting is open to the public. —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.

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Tuesday - March 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Auction Site: Marshall County Community Center (4H Fairgrounds - 202 West St., Argos, IN) Parcel 1 — 49.62 acres, more or less with approximately 48.37 acres tillable. Predominate soils are Linkville and Riddles. Road frontage along the North side of 15th Road. Parcel 2 — 64.79 acres, more or less, mostly all tillable with the predominate soils being Brookston, Riddles-Oshtemo and Crosier. Road frontage along the West side of Michigan Road. Parcel 3 — 15.9 acres, more or less, mostly all tillable with the predominate soils being Linkville and Riddles-Oshtemo. Road frontage along the East side of Michigan Road. 10% Earnest Money Deposit Due Day of Auction - For Further Information Contact The Auction Company

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Residents speak out against Manitou Crossing proposal %\ &5,6 $/'5,'*( 6WDII :ULWHU A unanimous vote of “no” from the Rochester Board of Zoning Appeals was made at the public board meeting held Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds regarding the multi-million dollar mixed-use development proposed for the city’s south end. The 0-5 vote denied the request and was followed by a room full of applause as more than 50 people attended the meeting to voice their concerns. Only one person out of the large crowd stood in favor of the proposed development.

Several residents of Fulton County had a chance to stand up and voice their opinion in the matter. Many questioned the current overcrowding of the local schools and the lack of sufficient police/ sheriff force to cover the increased crime and drug activity many feel a development like Manitou Crossing would bring to the Fulton County area. One speaker questioned Andis Dimants, the managing director and managing broker of Chicagobased RealtyMetrix, about the validity of the study they stated was performed by Indiana University, as it was lacking sufficient refer-

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ences, credentials and facts. The study can be seen at www.fchope. org, which is a local non-profit organization. Maury Siders, a local longtime resident, farmer and previous business owner, pointed out the issues of water drainage and run-off currently and how a project built like this would only create more infrastructure problems for the county and city of which taxpayers would most likely take the burden of maintaining in the future. Some wondered why Rochester was selected for this project due to being one of the highest taxed counties in Indiana, and if a tax abatement for RealtyMetrix would also be included in the “deal.” Others asked about the number of empty buildings throughout the city and county that could be utilized instead, and noted the lack of industry that has been an ongoing and increasing problem for years. Several businesses in town are currently struggling with a lack of workforce which is a predominate problem statewide. Creating yet another massive build of low-income apartments and hotels would only fuel the need for more workers and encumber those who are already suffering from the lack of such. One resident referred to Rochester as a “bed and breakfast” town as many people leave early in the morning to drive to another city/ town to work and back in the evening because the pay is not competitive enough in Rochester due to the lack of industry. To sum up the meeting, the ma-

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the need for such a massive structure of low-income housing in this area and feel allowing such would be detrimental to their town in several ways including an increase in crime, drug activity and taxes. The next meeting regarding the proposed Manitou Crossing will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the Annex Building located at 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester.

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The annual Historic Preservation Month photo contest, sponsored by the DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology, is underway. The subject of entry photos must be in Indiana, be at least 50 years old, and be something that was designed/ built by people. It can be a building that’s been restored to perfection or one that needs some love. The idea is to show the value of historic preservation. Photos of exclusively natural elements are not eligible. The complete rules and guidelines and the required entry form are at: on.IN.gov/preservation-month. The photos should be JPEG files (less than 10MB). Each photo and the required entry form should be emailed to aborland@dnr.IN.gov as attachments. Photographers can submit up to three photos, but can submit only one photo and entry form per respective email. Follow the DNR Instagram account (@Indianadnr) May 1-7, when the DHPA will be doing a takeover for a week and featuring selected photos and contest winners. The contest deadline is Friday, April 1.