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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Dr. Martin Luther King spoke those words more than 50 years ago, and they still hold weight today. Lindsay Barts has applied his words in her own way through a literacy program for children, ages 3–12, which, according to data, are the most critical years in a child’s emotional and literacy development. The primary goal of the program is to decrease suicide rates in teens and adults in rural areas. “Supplementing the social and emotional gap at a young age with preventative education helps to reverse the problem instead of just intervening,” she said. Barts added, “The project is dual purpose – educate to prevent suicide and bring love when it’s needed the most by providing a loving and emotionally safe environment.”

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The campaign, titled, “Story Time with Mr. B” (an omage to Mr. Rogers) focuses on the topics of kindness, gratitude and social connection while helping to bridge the gap between mental health and education. The Ladybug Foundation (Barts nonproﬁt organization), spearheaded the campaign in collaboration with Bryce Hardesty of Split Road Media, and retired South Bend teacher Denny Botroff, aka Mr. B. “Story Time with Mr. B” is an interactive read aloud that targets the social and emotional aspects of childhood development through theme based books, activities, sharing and treats. Barts and her team have partnered with local school districts and libraries and continue to look for ways to grow and share the knowledge. “Their is a huge mental health resource education gap due to the lack of federal and state funding that go toward it; a lot of the funding is privatized or the schools use what little money they do have or have to

apply for grants,” she said. The lack of funding coupled with increased suicide rates during the last 10 years and a supportive group of individuals who want to feed the cause, spurred Barts onward to ﬁnd a solution. Fulton County H.O.P.E. is helping to solve part of the equation by gathering local data through a survey to see where the gaps are according to the community. There is also a grant in the works to get certiﬁed question, persuade, refer — or QPR — trainers and mental health aid trainers in the community. QPR is an institute whose mission is to, “Reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training.” The 13 week campaign centers around Mr. B, who reads aloud to a group of children. “The segments are recorded and then published to YouTube, Instagram @storytimewithmrb, and eventually a website, making them easily accessible for individuals, school districts and or-

ganizations to implement and use as an ancillary,” she said. “Sesame Street” was one of the ﬁrst media outlets to bridge the emotional and educational gap with kids. “YouTube is currently one of the most watched and used media platforms, so if kids are watching TV and learning, they can watch YouTube and learn too,” stated Barts. The 13 week segment began in January and wraps up mid–April. The videos will include Mr. B, reading aloud and activities that correlate to the topic. During a “Story Time with Mr. B” event children enjoy an activity or game that corresponds to the read aloud, a kid friendly questionnaire and hot cocoa and cookies. The next “Story Time with Mr. B” will be from 4:30–6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, and again Thursday, March 11, in the Arlington Room, at Jarrety’s. To reserve a spot or learn more about the campaign, email Barts at lindsay.pollock@thebartsconsultancy.com.

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to attend college and seminary school while working as a church intern. He graduated from Pensacola Christian College in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree. He obtained his master’s from Pensacola Theological Seminary in 2013. “I’ve long had a passion for the local church and before going to school I knew I had a desire to get into the pastorate but didn’t feel quite ready,” Losier said. “I was willing to go wherever God would lead me.” Losier started as a youth pastor in Georgetown, Ky., and really enjoyed it, “but there

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see a need. Many churches had a need for more pastors and the people’s desire for a pastor was equaled. Losier prayed about it and the response he heard was, “Why don’t you do it?” It was, after all what he trained to do in college; so in response to the answer, he resigned from his seven-year position as camp director and Fulton Baptist Temple became his ﬂock. Losier has been at the church since July 2020, and when asked what he enjoyed most he said, “helping others along their journey — meeting people where they are and helping them understand more about God through the Bible.” His previous experience as camp director is helping to ﬁll another need within the church and the town of Fulton. A newly built facility, complete with a kitchen and gym will soon be open to accommodate the needs

of the many groups within the church and as a source of community outreach. “When people are discouraged and down or depressed, taking a moment to talk through your feelings with someone else can help and that’s where fellowship plays a big part,” he noted. Whether that fellowship is at the church or through the use of the activities at the building, being able to help others with their mental and spiritual state is very fulﬁlling for Losier. Losier also enjoys spending time outdoors, ﬁshing, hiking and backpacking, and exploring Indiana’s terrain on his motorcycle. He and his wife, Tiffany, their 8-year-old son, 1-year-old daughter and their soon to be newest addition are enjoying meeting and bonding with the community.

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Mobile pantry to distribute food in Rochester Food Finders Food Bank Mobile Pantry will be distributing food, including fresh produce, an assortment of frozen items, essential non-perishable items and breads to people in need in the Rochester area. It will take place at Mill Creek Church, 1336 N. SR 25, Rochester. This will be a drive-thru distribution. Organizers ask all clients remain in their vehicles

at all times and no one arrives prior to noon. Food distribution starts at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9. Anyone in need of emergency food assistance in Rochester and the surrounding area is welcome to attend. The mobile pantry program allows Food Finders to expand its outreach to mid-north Indiana’s neediest and most underserved families. Designed to be

a barrier-free distribution, their mobile pantries visit communities whose demand for emergency and supplemental food has outgrown the capacity of local food pantries. This distribution has been made possible through the generosity of Anthem. The mobile pantry program is available to those who met the following guidelines, which

Free heart health education class in Kewanna Jessica Rifﬂe, HHS educator, will be sharing information about preventing heart disease and making heart-healthy lifestyle changes. “Healthy Hearts and Different Types of Fats” will be presented at 11 a.m. Thursday,

Feb. 18, at the Kewanna Public Library, 210 E. Main St. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women. Rifﬂe will explain how to monitor risk factors for heart disease and how to make simple changes

to your daily routine that can improve your heart health. For more information call Kewanna Union Township Public Library at (574) 653-2011, visit the website www.kewanna.lib. in.us or check out the Facebook page.

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Kitchen range Good neighbors: To the person who has a white natural gas oven, we would be interested in it. Call (574) 875-4913. I’m interested in knowing the condition of your gas range. Call (574) 773-0674.

Toys from the past Good neighbors: I have wooden Legos, probably 70 years old. Also, ViewMaster with some reels. Located in Warsaw. If interested, call (574) 268-2667 or (574) 306-6286.

Purple martin houses Good neighbors: I have two aluminum triocastle (octagon) purple martin houses that need a good home; 24 compartments each complete with dri-nest subﬂoors and winter door stops. Call Larry at (574) 596-2237.

Organs Good neighbors: I have two working organs free to a good home. Call (574) 268-0014.

Anti-fog cleaner Good neighbors: For anti-fog glasses, the following two items both work great. The one can be bought at Walmart at the eyecare center. It’s called Cat Crap lens cleaner in a small spray bottle. The other can be bought online and is called Parker’s Perfect Lens Cleaner (found under Parker’s Perfect.) — A reader

New questions Timeshare — Is there someone out there who has had a timeshare they needed to get rid of? Where did you turn to get rid of it? Reply through this column. — A reader Seeking information — Looking for relatives of Rachel or Anna Paschall, Cora Kochenderfer, Ella, Vernon or Monda Barkman. Found these names on part of an old crazy quilt. If you know of them, please call (574) 893-1053. Old vacuum — Does any good neighbor have an old tank-type vacuum sweeper they no longer need? Condition not important, as long as motor still runs. Call (574) 223-5235. Small Quonset — Does any good neighbor have a small Quonset or port-a-hut big enough for a few pigs they are no longer using? Please leave message at (260) 409-6806. Egg cartons — We are in need of the one dozen egg cartons, as many as we can get. We would be happy to pick them up. We are located in Jimtown. Please send us a text message at (574) 238-8190. Replace plumbing — Looking for someone in the Goshen, Middlebury or Bristol area to replace plumbing under sink in half bath. Reply through this column. — A reader Typewriter/copier — Does anybody have a battery or electric typewriter and a copier that has black and color they don’t want or need anymore? Leave a message at (574) 642-3356. Depends — Wanted, unopened packages of Depends adjustable underwear size small/medium. Reply through this column. — A reader

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Jerry Lynn Bradway Harley Davidson Enthusiast

Jerry Lynn “Renegade” “Chopper” Bradway, 60, Florida, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. He was born Aug. 26, 1960, in Rochester, to Richard Dean and Barbara Sharon Bradway. He grew up in Akron and graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in 1978. He moved to Florida in 1986, where he lived until his death. He was -(55< /<11 a Harley Davidson enthusiast and loved motor%5$':$< cycles. He loved his dogs, going to swap meets and motorcycle rallies. Survivors include his sister, Laura (Brad) Howard, Florida; brother, Bruce (Suzy) Bradway, Florida; daughter, Lee Ann (Walker) Robinson; son, Joshua A. Wolf; grandchildren, Brookly and Beau Segura, Abigaile Robinson, Maylee Nichole Wolf and Kanelee Lawrence Ripp Jackson; great-grandsons, Gryphon Neil Batta and Emmett Taylor Robinson; and many nieces and nephews. There will be a private celebration of life for the family. We thank you for all your prayers and support. We love you. Ride free!

Delvona M. Davis Delvona M. Davis, 66, Rochester, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at her residence. She was born July 23, 1954, in Chicago, Ill., to Melvin and '(/921$ 0 Frankie (Snell) '$9,6 Davis. Survivors include her son, Antonio (Kate) Davis, Rochester; six grandchildren; one great–grandchild; brother, Melvin (Lynn) Davis, Rochester. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter; and infant son, Derrick Davis. Private services were held. Burial followed at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Chicago. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh. com.

Rosalie Sue Lowe Rosalie Sue Lowe, 80, rural Rochester, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 28, 1940, in Plym526$/,( 68( outh, to Virgil /2:( P. and Arlene R. (Lawrence) Greer. She married Richard H. Lowe July 8, 1962, in Inwood. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Julie A. (Toby) Norris, Rochester; daughter-in-law, Rosemary Lowe, Rochester; granddaughter, Rebekah Lowe; sister, Jeanie (George) Rudich, Oshkosh, Wisc.; brother, Larry Greer, Plymouth, several nieces and nephews and her pug, Deedee and granddog pug Haddie. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Gregory A. Lowe. Visitation will be from 10–11 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at Hartzler Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Pratt ofﬁciating. Interment will take place in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the donor’s choice of charity. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Hoosiers 65 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine Indiana Department of Health Monday, Feb. 1, announced Hoosiers ages 65 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is available at no cost, and appointments can be made by visiting ourshot.in.gov. Hoosiers who do not have access to a computer or cellphone or who need assistance with registration also can call 211 or contact one of Indiana’s Area Agencies on Aging for assistance. A caregiver or loved one may make an appointment on behalf of an eligible senior. The vaccine requires two doses to obtain full immunity. Appointments for the second dose will be made at the clinic when the ﬁrst dose is administered. Vaccine supply remains limited nationally. Indiana has adopted an age-based approach to expanding vaccine eligibility in order to fulﬁll its goals of reducing hospitalizations, saving lives and protecting vulnerable populations. Hoosiers age 60 and older comprise 22.5 percent of the population but account for 64.1 percent of hospitalizations and 93.3 percent of COVID-19 deaths. Additional groups will be added as more vaccine becomes available. Updates will be posted at ourshot.in.gov.

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Marriage Court News Dissolutions Circuit Court Gavin L. Marando, 34, Rochester

The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County Courts: Kroft — Kenton L. Kroft, Rochester, and Margaret L. Doran-Kroft, Rochester.

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The following petitions have been ﬁled In Fulton County Circuit Court, Judge Arthur Christopher Lee presiding: Complaints UHG I LLC v. Robert Harris, Rochester, $16,445.46

Superior Court The following petitions have been ﬁled In Fulton County Superior Court, Judge Gregory L. Heller presiding: Complaints Capital One Bank (USA) NA v.

Denice Lloyd, Rochester, $4,531.14; Jackie D. Holcomb, Rochester, $2,813.32 Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC v. James Grimm, Rochester, $2,615.48 OneMain Financial Group LLC v. Bradley Collins, Rochester, $3,801.65 LVNV Funding LLC v. Jeremy Swank, Rochester, $1,843.88; Anthony Merrill, Rochester, $1,182.36 Credit Corp Solutions Inc. v. Tina Snider, Rochester, and Wanda Stone, Rochester, $2,165.58 Trafﬁc Violations The following ﬁnes and levies were paid in Fulton County Courts: Fishing, hunting, trapping or chasing without landowner consent — Logan D. Manns, $160 Passing a stopped school bus — Karen K. Anderson, hearing set

$127+(5 67(3 ³ Fulton County Park Department announced two pavilions were delivered to Richland Restoration Nature Park last Wednesday. They are now waiting for spring to start pouring concrete for ADAcompliant parking and sidewalks. Photo provided.

Birds as an alternative activity There were robins in our yard a few days ago. It’s January. This is no time of year for robins. There were five of them. They were in the trees, flying down to the ground and back into the trees. Robins are common everywhere in the U.S. and in southern Canada in summer. But in the northern states, including northern Indiana, robins are gone in winter. They’ve flown south, migrated. To us in the northern states, robins are regarded as a sign of spring, harbingers of spring. I’ve seen robins in northern Indiana in January before. But I don’t recall seeing them in my yard in January. When I’ve seen them in northern Indiana in winter, I’ve seen a small flock in a woodland, the state park near my home, for example. Robins are migrants. They fly south for the winter, south of northern Indiana anyway. In northern Indiana, and in other northern areas, robins are regarded a sign of spring, harbingers of spring. Were the robins in my yard a sign of spring? Will spring be early this year? It’s been an unusual winter. There’s been very little snow. There has been cold weather, many days and nights, when the temperature was below freezing, but there have been no extremely cold days, or nights, no days or nights when the temperature was near zero. I don’t recall a single day, or night, when the temperature was as low as 10 degrees this winter. I’ve seen other birds this winter I haven’t expected to see. Two mourning doves have been coming to my bird feeders this winter. Not

%,5':$7&+,1* every day, but regularly, often several times a week. Mourning doves, when I was young, were like robins, a sign of spring. Recently, I was pleased to have two pine siskins on a thistle seed feeder. Pine siskins are finches. They’re much like goldfinches. They’re the size of goldfinches and they’re yellow, but with dark brown stripes. They are often seen in small flocks with goldfinches and with redpolls and crossbills. They nest farther north, in coniferous forests. They are described in my books as erratic winter wanderers. I have seen pine siskins at one of my feeders before in winter. Though they are not a sign of spring they are, to me, seldom seen winter visitors and a sign this is an unusual winter. There’s a red-breasted nuthatch coming to my feeders this winter. I don’t see it every day but often, usually on days when the temperature is mild. There’s a white-crowned sparrow coming to my feeders this winter, a rare winter visitor and, to me, a sign of a mild winter. If this winter was as severe as usual that bird, I believe, would have flown farther south.

I’ve seen other birds I think of as summer birds this winter. Last month there were a few male redwinged blackbirds coming to my platform bird feeders. No females, just males. But they’re gone now. I don’t know why they were here as late in the season as they were or why they left when they did, presumably to go south. There are flocks of Canada geese, wherever there is open water, not frozen over, and in harvested fields, particularly harvested corn fields, feeding on fallen grain I presume. My older son heard, then saw a belted kingfisher at a river that had not frozen over. Robins, mourning doves, pine siskins, a red-breasted nuthatch, a white-crowned sparrow, male redwinged blackbirds, until earlier this month, Canada geese, a belted kingfisher and the usual winter birds, black-capped chickadees, tufted titmice, downy woodpeckers, house sparrows, cardinals and blue jays. Birds are varied, active, numerous, though not as numerous as they used to be. Bird watching is an alternative to visiting in these days of the coronavirus.

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1(: 3$571(56+,3 “ From left are Chamber Director Kendra Chudzynski, Chamber Executive Director Jillian Smith, Chamber Director Dr. Caitlin Rich, Chamber Ambassador Todd Zartman, Chamber Director Cory Good, Elvin Plank (President/CEO-IHC), Chamber Ambassador Janet West, Nicole Hiatt-Drang (CCOO-Four County), Lisa Willis-Gidley (VP-Four County), Nicole Meyer (COOW-IHC), Mike Busch (board of directors-IHC), Candice Beasley (practice manager-IHC Rochester Clinic), Amber Lupoi (COCOIHC), Fulton Economic Development Executive Director Terry Lee, Jason See (board memberFour County), and Mayor Ted Denton. Photo provided.

Integrated care clinic opens in Rochester Fulton County Chamber of Commerce staff and board of directors celebrated the partnership between Four County and Indiana Health Centers Inc. with a ribbon cutting Wednesday, Jan. 27. IHC President/CEO Elvin Plank

noted, “Thank you all for coming today, we are so glad to have you all here. The importance of access to behavioral health and primary care in today’s world is huge. Many who cannot afford it don’t get it. I want to compliment Four

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Jillian Smith added, “It is a privilege to have such wonderful, comprehensive services available in Fulton County.” Serving the communities of north central Indiana for nearly 45 years, Four County continues

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Plenty happening at the Bell Memorial Public Library Due to issues with their phone lines, Bell Memorial Public Library now has a new business phone number. They can be reached at (574)-893-3200. The former number, (574) 353-7234, is no longer in service. • Junior Kids Book Club will meet from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4. • The ongoing book sale has added more items, including DVDs. It is available not in the library’s main lobby. • Any teen or young adult interested in joining the Teen Book Club should contact Natalie Salazar at (574)893-3200. • Bell Memorial Public Library now offers wireless printing from your smartphone or tablet. User must use the MENTONEWLAN for this to work. Persons using wireless printing will need to know how to print to use from their own device, Library staff cannot provide support for printing or other issues on patron owned equipment. Be sure you are connected to the MENTONEWLAN. Open the item to be printed and select the print command. Search for the CANON MF642c series printer. Click on the printer icon to begin the print process. This is a new service and the library staff are still learning how to use the machine. If there is an issue with the machine, leave a note for Library Director Stephen Boggs or e-mail him at sboggs@bell.lib. in.us. • Story hour takes place at 10 a.m. every Friday in the children’s room. • Curbside services are always available. Call (574)-893-3200 to request materials. You can also email Boggs. • Additional patron services are available at BMPL. Demand has risen for internet hotspots and the library has just added three new units for patron use. The units are free to use, can be reserved, circulate for one week and are only available to

residents in the Bell Memorial Library’s tax district which includes the Town of Mentone and Harrison Township, or to patrons who have purchased a library card. The hotspots use the T-Mobile/Sprint network and have exceedingly good download speeds and connectivity. Contact the library if you have any questions. • Another new service is the patron use VHS videotape converter to digital. Contact Boggs to set up a time to come to the library to learn how to use the machine and begin digitizing homemade videotapes. Users will need to bring their own storage device such as a USB ﬂash drive or an external hard drive. Copying off-air programs is not allowed. • Plans are also being considered to add a document/photo scanner which will include a 35mm ﬁlm or slide scanner, a cricut machine for patron use as well as a 3-D printer. Contact Boggs at the Library for more details. • Check out what’s streaming on Hoopla Digital. All that is required to use Hoopla’s streaming service is a valid library card. For more information, stop in and speak with a library staff member. Bell Memorial Public Library is sharing artwork from the Jail Chemical Addictions Program in Marshall County (and others in a few months). The art class is a program to help enhance the quality of life for participants, by offering art classes through Heartland Artists Gallery, to help them on their road to recovery. The artwork will be on display in the Library until mid-February and the works that have been done so far are excellent. The Heartland Artists Gallery is located in Plymouth and its website is at: heartlandartgallery.com/. The library is located at 101 W. Main St., Mentone.

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Local updates and information Stop by the Kewanna Library for Cooking with Nancy at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4. –o– Join Akron Library’s Adult Reader’s Book Club via Zoom at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4. Call (574) 893-4113 to see how to connect with this group. –o– The annual Fulton Co. 4–H Horse and Pony Club ﬁsh and tenderloin fry is from 4–7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. It is a drive–thru, carry-out only, for ticket info call (574) 835-0255. –o– The HeARTery board meeting is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb 7, at 414 E. Main St., Kewanna. –o– Akron Library has make-it, takeit, handprint heart tree valentine’s kit available for kids the week of

Feb. 8, while quantities last. –o– Fulton County Public Library board meeting is at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8. –o– Food Finders mobile pantry will be distributing food at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Mill Creek Church, 1336 N. SR 25. Call (765) 471-0062 for more information or income guidelines. –o– Learn about the history of Valentine’s Day at 11 a.m. Feb. 11, at Kewanna Library. –o– Tippecanoe Valley School Board

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FCAC seeks donations for online auction fundraiser Fulton County Animal Center is having a Valentine’s Day Facebook auction. They are looking for donations of items to auction in the sale. Items that do well are pet items (items for your pet or pet-themed items), collectibles, jewelry, gift cards or gift certiﬁcates for services, themed baskets or restaurant gift cards. Anything you think someone would like to bid on is welcome. All donations are tax deductible. All businesses and individuals who donate will be recognized during

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INDOT provides insight on pre-treatment of state roadways In addition to the Indiana Department of Transportation’s snow and ice removal operations during winter storm events, the agency also pre-treats roadways with brine solution prior to winter weather if conditions allow. This typically occurs 24 to 48 hours before precipitation begins to give time for crews to apply brine solution and time for it to dry and adhere to the surface of the road. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about pre-treatment of state roadways. What Is Brine? Salt brine is an anti-icing solution made up of water and

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The story of the ‘Little Red Hen’ %\ 0$5. .(3/(5 'LUHFWRU 3XUGXH ([WHQVLRQ )XOWRQ &RXQW\ During this time of COVID we are seeing an uptick in the number of people starting home projects including fruit and vegetable production. This past summer there was a shortage of canning lids as a result of increased home preservation. This epidemic reminds me of the Victory Gardens of World War II. At that time resources were being diverted to the war effort and the number of people available for food production had declined. Popular Mechanics reported there were 18 million gardens in the US and others reported those Victory Gardens were producing about a third of all available produce. Purdue Extension has been involved in working with all aspects of local production since our inception in 1914, we are still here to help you. Now, it is time for the Little Red Hen story of, “who will help me with this wheat”? My version does not have the other lazy farm animals in it. My version goes through all the steps that Hen had to do before she can consume what she grows. When it comes to gardens, planting the seed in the

ground is the easy step. Figuring what seed, when, pulling weeds, preventing diseases and insects, knowing when and how to harvest as well as storing it all come into play. The best example of a good idea being trashed, is planting an apple tree. It is one of the most beloved fruits and one that comes to mind for people that would like to be self-sufficient. Just knowing you like Honeycrisp apples, finding a tree and planting it is not even the first step. Apples come with a multitude of root stocks, with only some suitable for our temperatures and soil type and each one dictating the size they get; standard, semi-dwarf or dwarf. Finding a location that gives adequate drainage and good air movement is essential. Most town lots do not have either. The air movement prevents diseases and possible frost damage. Commercial orchards will thin the fruit on the trees to produce larger fruit size and to also reduce breakage from branch overload. Fruit thinning can be done chemically or by hand. Commercial orchards do both, but inexperienced homeowners should just hand thin. Thinning is best

accomplished when hand picking about July 1. Apple trees need to be pruned in the spring to get maximum sunlight penetration to produce as large a crop as possible. You will need to select for proper branch angle and distances and may need to use bracing and supports to keep branches from breaking off. Insects and diseases are the next peril in the life of a fruit tree. Commercial orchards will spray pesticides around 12 times a year to get that shiny blemish free apple. Yes, you can buy organic apples, but many of them are grown on the west coast where they have fewer pest issues. Yet, these are still repeatedly sprayed with organic products. Oh, and Honeycrisp has a unique calcium absorption issue that requires special attention or up to half the apples can have a problem know as bitter pit. Backyard fruit growing starts with up front education and knowing the pitfalls of production. It does not start with planting a tree and waiting years to find out what you have done wrong. The Little Red Hen story, although thought provoking, oversimplifies wheat production. Her first question should have

Second legislative breakfast scheduled Fulton County Chamber of Commerce and Fulton County Farm Bureau is presenting their annual legislative breakfast series in a virtual format with the second session happening this month. The public is invited to virtually attend this rare opportunity to communicate one-on-one with Indiana state legislators at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Grab a cup of coffee and tune in to www.facebook.com/FultonCountyChamberOfCommerce or WROI 92.1 to listen to local state legislators preview the 2021 session. Legislators scheduled to take part in the event include Sen. Stacey Donato (RDistrict 18), Rep. Douglas Gutwein (R-District 16), Rep. Jack Jordan (R-District 17) and Rep. Ethan Manning (R-District 23) There will be a question and answer period following the legislative preview. Constituents may submit questions prior to

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The ﬁnal breakfast of the series is scheduled to take place Saturday, March 20. Questions may be directed to Jillian Smith at the chamber ofﬁce at (574) 224-2666 or chamber@rtcol.com.

Tax deductions help Hoosier veterans Military retirees and surviving spouses may experience a larger tax deduction from their military retirement funds this individual income tax season due to a 2019 Indiana tax law, advises the Indiana Department of Revenue. Gov. Eric Holcomb signed House Enrolled Act 1010 in the summer of 2019 to allow eligible taxpayers to deduct up to $6,250 plus an additional 50% of their military retirement income or survivor’s beneﬁts for the 2020 tax year. This is an increase of 25% since 2019 and the deducible amount will continue to increase by 25% each year until 2022 when 100% of the amount received will be eligible for the deduction. To claim the Military Retire-

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been, “Who will teach me to grow this wheat?” Purdue Extension is here to help you those questions. (Editor’s note: Kepler is the director of Purdue Extension Fulton County, as well as the extension educator for agriculture and natural resources. Purdue Extension Fulton County is located at the Fulton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1009 West Third St., Rochester. Kepler and his staff can be reached at (574) 2233397 Visit their website at www. ag.purdue.edu/counties/fulton/ pages/default.aspx or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Purdue.Extension.Fulton/)

Indiana Destination Development Corporation launches ‘Hoosiers By Choice’ campaign Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation have announced the launch of a new quality of life initiative called Hoosiers by Choice powered by the Indiana Association of Realtors. The campaign features people who have moved to Indiana and chosen to make the Hoosier State their permanent home. The campaign will run throughout 2021, showcasing what makes Indiana a great place to live and why people from other places have chosen to stay. Hoosiers By Choice and its accompanying website will display authentic Hoosier stories of people living in northern, central and southern Indiana in the form of short videos. The videos will explain why these Hoosiers By Choice chose to move and, ultimately, stay in Indiana. “We are extremely proud to launch a campaign that will clearly demonstrate Indiana’s strong quality of life and show what makes living in Indiana so special,” Crouch said. “The website will not only serve as the main hub for our Hoosiers By Choice stories, but also as a great resource for people considering moving to Indiana.” In recent years, the amount of people choosing to call Indiana home has increased. The 2018 National Movers Study found 51.3% of state-to-state moves involving Indiana were in-bound, with more people moving into the state than out. Indiana also consistently serves as the top destination for people leaving Illinois, with Indiana drawing nearly 9% of residents departing Illinois in 2017, according to information taken from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. “As Hoosiers, we know we have incredible stories to tell, and the

Fulton County Junior Achievement to host annual bowling fundraiser The Fulton County Junior Achievement Board of Directors will host their annual Bowling Fundraiser now known as Play4JA. Teams of ﬁve will compete with one another to get the best score, most money raised and to see who has the best team spirit. Each team is encouraged to raise at least $350 to reach the goal of pizza and pop. Team registration is $40 and can be done online at https://se-

cure.qgiv.com/event/2021fulton/. You may also register by mail by sending your order form and check to: Junior Achievement serving Fulton County, PO Box 283, Rochester, IN 46975. Additional questions can be directed to Beth Miller, JA area manager at (574) 551-4698 or Beth.Miller@ja.org. If bowling is not your thing, they also have open sponsorships available: $500 Event Sponsor,

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Hoosiers By Choice campaign will allow us to be intentional about sharing those stories,” said Elaine Bedel, secretary and CEO of IDDC. “We are hopeful that the campaign will instill a sense of pride in current Hoosiers and show perspective Hoosiers what makes Indiana a great place for anyone to call home.” Meet the ﬁrst Hoosiers by Choice: Tamika Catchings — Recently selected for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Catchings made a name for herself on the hardwood for the Tennessee Volunteers and Indiana Fever. After getting drafted by the Fever, Catchings quickly fell in love with the people and culture of Indianapolis and Indiana and has never looked back. Ayse Mathies — Born in Turkey, Mathies has found her home in Evansville. From support for minority business owners to the pace of a small Midwestern city, Mathies feels free to be herself in the Hoosier State. Chelsea Boulrisse — Born and raised in Massachusetts, Boulrisse had never heard of Wabash. A job opportunity brought her to the Hoosier State upon graduation from college, and now she can’t imagine leaving. Neelay Bhatt — Working for Disney in Orlando, Bhatt decided to apply for a job in Indiana and his friends scoffed, but his grandmother noted that Indiana sounds a lot like India, so it must be a special place. He made the move to Indianapolis and has fallen in love with life in Indiana. For more information or to submit your own Hoosiers by Choice video story, visit www.HoosiersbyChoice.com. To follow the campaign via social media, ﬁnd them on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

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35(3$5(' 72 6(59( ³ Rochester High School junior Gerwind Milner recently enlisted as one of the newest soldiers of the Indiana Army National Guard. According to Staff Sgt. Patrick Dobson, a recruiter with the Indiana National Guard, Milner enlisted as a 91B wheeled vehicle mechanic. According to Dobson, after Milner completes his junior year of high school he will head out to complete Army basic training before returning to complete his senior year of high school. After graduation he will head back out to advanced individual training and complete his job training before coming back home to Indiana. Photo provided.

5($'< 72 5($' ³ Caston Elementary third grade classes participated in the live Read to the Final Four Selection Show Friday, Jan. 29. Caston is the No. 1 seed in the George Hill Region of the tournament. You

can watch the taped selection show at markeys.onl/readingﬂnalfour.html. Follow the Caston School Corporation÷s Facebook page as the school÷s readers read through the tournament. Photo provided.

9(7(5$1 =(%5$6 ³ Six seniors are in their ﬂnal weeks as basketball players at Rochester High School, including, from left, Quin Stesiak, Grant McCarter, Kyle Reinartz, Blake Hughes, Reece Renie and Trenton Reinholt. The six were recognized and celebrated for their achievements during senior night, held Saturday, Jan. 30. The team is sporting a sparkling 11-1 record, including a perfect 5-0 in the Three Rivers Conference. The regular season is in its ﬂnal month with the sectional draw scheduled to take place Sunday, Feb. 21. Photo provided Paula Beehler.

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Ivy Tech Community College announces the fall 2020 dean’s list for the Fort Wayne campus and the Warsaw site. The dean’s list, prepared and published each term, gives recognition to students who: • Are degree-seeking. • Achieve a minimum 3.50 grade point average in non-academic skills advancement courses with no D’s or F’s. • Earn six or more Ivy Tech credits during the semester. • Have earned at least 12 nonacademic skills advancement credits during their course of study. The following local students met those requirements: Akron — Marcos Jimenez, Cruz Marquez, Abril Baca, Sonia Cox, Alexandra Gomez Delgadillo, Adam Myers, Christopher Schipper Fulton — Kyle Rigney Kewanna — Carson Gates Macy — Caleb Prater Mentone — Melissa Hughes, Carmen Shaw, Ericka Shepherd, Kamile Yocum, Jordan Shepler Rochester — Jonathon Bailey, Heather Frain, Matthew Haussmann, Bennett Kauffman, Rachel Waybill Cedarville University Cedarville University recently released the fall 2020 dean’s list. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Yayira Dzamesi of Mentone was named to this list.

/($51,1* 620(7+,1* 1(: ³ Caston Elementary fourth-grade classes partnered with the Fulton County REMC on circuit board projects last week. Each student completed their own circuit board from start to ﬂnish. Pictured are TJ Garner from Fulton County REMC alongside Caston student Ady Harrison. Photo provided.

Honeywell 92 County Art Show showcases 36 Hoosiers Honeywell Arts & Entertainment currently is hosting its annual 92 County Art Show in the Honeywell Center Clark Gallery. The 92 County Art Show will be on display until Monday, Feb. 15, and features artwork from 36 Hoosier artists providing a variety of paintings, drawings, and other art forms. This exhibit is sponsored by the Eclectic Shoppe. A total of 60 pieces were placed on display out of the 135 entries submitted by 52 Hoosier artists for this competition. Judging this year’s exhibition was Huntington University Department of Art & Design Chair and Associate Professor of Art Barb Michel. Michel has taught art for more than 25 years, 15 of which were at Huntington University where she teaches courses in drawing, painting, illustration, art history, photography, design and art education. She earned bachelor’s degrees in ﬁne art and art education from Purdue University, her master’s degree from IUPUI, and her doctorate from Capella University. Michel has won numerous awards and has presented at state and national conferences. She also exhibits her own creative work regionally and has completed several commissions.

Michel has also juried a number of art exhibitions in the Tri-State area and serves on several area creative committees. The 92 County Art Show award winners of 2021 include local artists • First place, painting: Brenda Stitcher, “Every Good Gift” (Kosciusko County) • Third place, painting: Bonnie Jarboe, “Innocence” (Kosciusko County) • First place, drawing: Jerry Ginther, “Another Long Day” (Fulton County) • Second place, drawing: Jerry Ginther, “Lane 2 at the Drive-Thru” (Fulton County) • Honorable mention: Bonnie Jarboe, “Cow” (Kosciusko County) • Honorable mention: Diane Lehman, “Night Moves” (Miami County) • Honorable mention: Karen Rowland, “Airship” (Kosciusko County) The Clark Gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and face coverings are required when entering the Honeywell Center. The 92 County Art Show will also be hosted online at HoneywellArts.org/92-county and on the Honeywell Center Facebook page.