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Three teachers take 118 years of teaching experience into retirement %\ .(,7+ .1(33 $VVRFLDWH (GLWRU Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation honored three of its longtime staff members during the school board meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 17. Each has announced her retirement following this school year. Between the three of them, they have 118 years of teaching experience, which amazingly were all spent at Tippecanoe Valley. Sixth-grade science teacher Jane Hunn is putting aside her beakers after 43 total years in education. Hunn began teaching seventh and eighth grade science at Akron Junior High School. When the middle school moved to its

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current location, she changed to only eighth-grade science. In 2012 she had the opportunity to switch to sixth-grade science, which she has taught ever since. “I have had many supportive colleagues and administrators,” said Hunn. “The support staff make life more pleasant. The students I have had throughout my career have brought joy to my life. I will miss the daily interaction with students with the challenges

and rewards that brings.” On her future plans, Hunn said, “I have said in the past that I would not retire until I know what I was retiring to, but here I am with no premade plans. I will do service projects in the community. Travel to ride bikes with my husband is very likely.” Linda Studebaker also is retiring after 43 1/2 years of teaching. “I began my teaching career at Akron Elementary as

a third-grade teacher in January of 1978, yes, during the ‘Blizzard of ‘78,’” she recalled. “It was quite a snowy introduction to teaching. I was present for only nine school days and was paid three times. Teaching was great! After ﬁve years in third grade I was promoted to sixth grade. It was fun to teach in the old Akron High School building my parents had attended. At the end of my 17th year of teaching, Tippecanoe Valley Middle School opened. With hammers and screwdrivers, we moved to Tippecanoe Valley Middle School where I have spent the last 25 years teaching sixth grade math. “As I leave in May, I will miss the interactions with middle school students, these Continued on page 3

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worked with inmates and young people at the correctional facilities at Westville and Putnamville. I went in as a biblical counselor. Of course, I wasn’t allowed to bring my Bible into the visiting area. But we could have services there from time to time and I enjoyed baptizing some of the young people there.” Jewell was licensed to the ministry in 2012. She was ordained as a Christian minister in 2013. “We started the New Beginnings Glorious Church in 2013. The reason we named it ‘New Beginnings’ is that was our goal. We are a non-denominational church that specializes in offering people new lives in Christ.” The church started in a store front on West Eighth Street in

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Rochester. “We moved to our present location, 205 West 18th St., Rochester, in 2014. We rented the space for a couple years. Then we got the opportunity to buy it. We’ve been there for seven years.” However, a catastrophe set the church congregation back. “The church garage fell causing the dining room to also cave in. We needed to fix the problem before we could have services there.” In June the church began to clean up the rubble. “We needed to get the sanctuary in running order and also concentrate on the bathroom facilities and the furnace room. We don’t have enough money to tackle all the renovations, so we are fixing the building little by little.” Jewell is very impressed by the efforts of Blueprint Construction LLC out of Rochester. “Don Johns coordinated the work and did a fine job getting us functional again. The crew was amazing … hard workers.” The church was up and running the first week of February, but they still have some major projects to finance. “We’re praying for a sound system. And we need to do more work on the roof. To get things up to standards, we’ll need about $25,000. Now we are only able to operate on a limited basis.” However, Jewell admitted they are pretty much building the congregation from scratch again. “We’ve been closed for a while. Even reopening, we have to assess who’s coming on a regular basis

3$6725 3$76< -(:(// and the programs we can start. Right now, we’re starting with Sunday morning services. We’ll work on other programs as our congregation increases.” Jewell is very proud of her pastoral staff and the people who attend. “My assistant pastor is Cleophus Mooney. His wife Connie is our secretary-treasurer. Our church body is a friendly group of people who welcomes newcomers.” Those wanting to ﬁnd out how they can help can email the church at cleophusmooney@mygait.com.

Ivy Tech to offer two-day food manager course Ivy Tech Community College is offering an instructor-led training course March 8 and 10 to prepare students to take the Certified Professional Food Manager certification exam. The two-day class will meet in Room M202 of Ivy Tech Kokomo’s Main Building at 1815 E. Morgan St. Indiana Code 410-IAC7-22 requires mandatory certification of at least one person who oversees the food safety operation within each food establishment. This course will prepare individuals to take and pass the 85-question, multiple-choice certification exam. Participants in this course will study sanitation management, food safety hazards, factors that affect food borne illness, personal hygiene, the use and calibration of temperature measuring instruments, and many more topics. Upon successful completion of the exam, students will receive a certification and their name will be added to the National Registry of Food Managers. The certification is valid for five years. The course fee is $210 and includes the manual, all study materials and the certification exam. The class will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 8, and Wednesday, March 10, and will be led by instructor Ed Norris of the Indiana Environmental Health Association and retired inspector and trainer with the Indiana State Department of Health Food Protection Program. To register for the Certified Professional Food Manager Certification preparatory course or for more information, contact Susan Turrill at sturrill@ivytech.edu.

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Hobby horse — Is there any good neighbor in the Nappanee area who would have a good hobby horse they want to get rid of? The kind on a stand with springs a child bounces on. Leave a message at (574) 773-0508.

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Pony saddle — We are looking for a used pony saddle. Call (574) 642-3991.

Good neighbors: Do you crochet? I have many crochet pattern books to give away. I live near Wakarusa. Email corwinLreed@gmail.com or call (574) 862-1686 and leave message.

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Good neighbors: To the person seeking repairs for the 1942 Zenith radio, try contacting the Amateur Radio Club K9TSM/K9WJU, their call letters, which meets at the senior center off College Avenue at Greencroft in Goshen. They probably know an “old ham” who knows radios.

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Good neighbors: Replying to the person looking for a used treadmill, I have a Longbed treadmill (can be used for running) with a new belt. Call (574) 849-3158.

New questions Seeking advice — I have an original Cricut machine my daughter never used. I’m now trying to use it, but the blade doesn’t cut and is wobbly in the cartridge. Can anyone give me advice? Call (574) 831-3418. Glass bottles — We would like your unwanted empty glass bottles with lids (e.g. Snapple, Kombucha). Middlebury area. Call (574) 825-8740. Pen pal — Are there any good neighbors out there who would like to be a pen pal to an older lady who has no family, or birthday pen pal, March 4, 1950? Reply through this column. — A reader Ice cream cups — I’m wanting to know where one can ﬁnd the single serving frozen ice cream cups (Hershey brand). Call (574) 642-1152, ext. 1. Airplane plant — Can someone tell me how to care for an airplane plant so the tips don’t turn brown? Reply through this column. — A reader Yum-yum sauce — Does anyone have a recipe similar to Terry Ho’s yum-yum sauce? Reply through this column. — A reader House slippers — Looking for someone who knows how to knit or crochet house slippers. Would prefer someone in the Rochester or Akron area or Plymouth. Call (708) 271-3546.

Carpet stretching — Seniors looking for someone to stretch carpets prior to cleaning. Syracuse resident. Call (260) 446-1111. Woodworking tools — Some time ago, the name of a person buying woodworking tools and equipment was given. Please submit that name and phone number again. — A reader Bathtub reglazing — Does anyone know of a company that reglazes a bathtub? Reply through this column. — A neighbor Pork tenderloin — New to the area. Looking for a restaurant that serves great pork tenderloin sandwiches or dinners. Or just a great mom and pop restaurant. Not crazy about the chains. Any suggestions? Reply through this column. — A reader Trampoline/piano — Does anyone have a trampoline they would like to get rid of? I’m also looking for a piano someone no longer needs. Is there someone in the area who ﬁxes wicker furniture? Call (574) 354-1359. Leave a message if no one answers or reply through this column.

Caston baseball registrations due Caston Little League registrations for ages 4 1/2 to 12 are due Monday, March 1. All forms returned after that date require a $25 late fee. Extra forms are available at the Caston Elementary School ofﬁce and the Fulton branch library. Caston Junior High registrations for ages 13 and 14 are due Friday, March 19. Forms received after March 19 are subject to a $25 late fee. Extra forms are available at the high school ofﬁce. Remember to mark your calendar for the parent meeting in the Caston High School gym at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 17. Only one parent or guardian should attend. No children or players, please. If you cannot attend, you must contact your coach.

Three teachers Continued from page 1 young adults ﬁll my heart with hope for the future. The staff and administration at TVMS, and especially the sixth-grade team have become my second family. We have laughed together and cried many tears. These are great people who love our students unconditionally and give endlessly. “It is hard to see this chapter of my career come to an end, but it has been an honor and a privilege to begin and end my teaching career at Tippecanoe Valley. In the past four decades I have had the privilege to instruct many students who have positively impacted our community and have beneﬁted our society. This humbles me. I went into teaching to change the lives of my students, but instead our students changed the world and me.” The third longtime staff member to put away her chalk is Marcie Pearson, who has spent 31 years in education. Pearson was hired by Brett Bogs to teach sixth grade. Eventually she moved on to the middle school, where she taught sixth-grade social studies for decades before switching to her current role as a sixth-grade language

arts teacher. “I’ve been embraced and held up by this community,” she said. “I’ve enjoyed working with educators that are truly making a difference. My students have challenged and amazed me. Teaching has been a career that feeds my soul. It has been an honor and privilege. I will most deﬁnitely miss the students. I will miss watching them change over the year and discover more about themselves as they grow. I will miss the connections and relationships. I will miss the magical moments of seeing their successes. And I will miss all of the laughs. Whether they intend to be funny or not, they have kept me laughing. They have been my joy.”

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OBITUARIES Raymond J. Casey Jr.

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1970 Rochester High School Graduate

Former Rochester resident, Raymond J. Casey Jr., 69, Indianapolis, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at the Eagle Creek Healthcare Center of Indianapolis. He had been declining in health the past two years. In Toledo, Ohio, Raymond Jay Casey Jr. was born Jan. 10, 1952. He was the treasured son of Raymond J. 5$<021' - Casey Sr. and Bernadine Alice (Harris) Casey. Growing &$6(< -5 up in the Decatur area, he graduated from Bellmont High School in 1970. Ray continued his education at Manchester College, where he pursued his life dream of becoming a teacher. In 1974, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education. He continued his education and later graduated from Ball State University with a master’s degree in education. A 35-year teaching veteran, Mr. Casey initiated his teaching career at Rochester High School from 1974-1976. His next assignment was at Connersville High School from 1976-1985. In the fall of 1985, Ray continued his career at Carmel High School. He concluded his career at his Alma mater Bellmont High School back in Decatur from 1992-2009. During his teaching career, Mr. Casey also taught college level courses at IU East at Richmond, IUPUI at Indianapolis, IPFW Fort Wayne and Ivy Tech. During his years of service to education, with great skill and teaching methods, Mr. Casey maximized the potential of each student. His areas of expertise were speech and theater. Whether it was delivering a keynote speech during state competition or a powerful line during a theatrical presentation, his students presented with poise and great aplomb. With his successes as a speech coach, Mr. Casey was bestowed the coveted Diamond Key Award from the National Forensic League. He was an Indiana Thespian director and he annually planned summer field trips to New York City’s Theater District. Coach Casey also enjoyed mentoring tennis and football teams over the years. Near Milford, at the Camp Alexander Mack Chapel, Raymond married the love of his life, Miss Margaret Lynne “Peggy” Frettinger on July 12, 1981. They shared nearly four decades of life’s adventures. Peggy and Ray enjoyed traveling, especially to Seattle. They were also history buffs and made a visit to Gettysburg. A man who embraced all types of sports, he followed the Indianapolis Colts and the Boston Celtics. Keeping up with technology, he loved to stream documentaries after retiring. With appreciation for the simplicity of life, Ray relaxed on the back deck observing his backyard bird friends feeding in their natural habitat. “Mr. Santa Claus” was proud to adorn his Santa suit, attending many parties and homes of friends, to delight everyone with his presence spreading cheer during the holidays. Ray’s favorite role in life was titled “Grampy.” Proud to oversee three generations, Grampy was delighted with the visits from his precious granddaughters. The holidays and special family celebrations were some of his happiest times. Left to cherish Ray’s memory are his wife Peggy at home; his children, Paul Ashford Casey of Long Beach, Miss., Dawn Marie Eschenbach (Cary), Redmond, Wash., Capt. Joel R. Casey (Tara), Brownsburg, and Dustin J. Casey, Bradenton, Fla.; his granddaughters, Lainey Casey, Isla Margaret Casey and Audie Kayanne Casey; nieces, Cheryl Palm Lenington (John), Lisa Levingston and Charlene McCready White; a nephew, Shawn McCready; his mother-in-law, Thelma Frettinger, Rochester; a sister-in-law, Patricia Eads, Rochester; and a brother-in-law, Daniel Frettinger (Imma), Valley View, Texas. Preceding Ray in death are his parents; half siblings, Mona Mae Palm McCready and Leo Palm; sister-in-law, Susan E. Frettinger; and father-in-law, Frank E. Frettinger. A celebration of the life of Raymond Jay Casey Jr. will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Rodney A. Eiler will officiate. Friends may visit with his family from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. COVID state guidelines will be observed regarding masking and social distancing. Burial will follow in Rochester’s IOOF Cemetery. Raymond J. Casey’s life celebration will be live-streamed at 1 p.m. EST Saturday, Feb. 27. Log on to Facebook and search “JD Good” to view the service. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made for a 529 educational scholarship fund for Ray’s heart … his grandchildren. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

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Gail Lynne Hayden, 69, Rochester, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. On Jan. 10, 1952, Gail L. Bathrick was born in Rochester. She was a treasured daughter of Fay and Mildred Grossenbacher Bathrick. Gail was the youngest of the nine Bathrick siblings. She graduated from *$,/ /<11( Rochester High School with her class in 1970. +$<'(1 Left to cherish Gail’s memory are her husband Mark of 48 years; her children, Mark Jr. (Misti) Hayden and Gretchen (Erik) Murphy; grandchildren, Kaylea Stump, Evan Murphy, Sara Avery, Dakota Hayden and Cora Hayden; siblings, Arlene Hounshell, Carolyn (Jim) Wagoner, Marilyn Townsend, Karen (Dan) Gibson and Keith (Carolyn) Bathrick; and mother-in-law, Dolores Hayden. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Gail was greeted in heaven by her parents; brothers, Kenny and Gordy; sister, Ardith Adams; and her father-in-law, Jack Hayden. A private family service celebrating Gail’s life will be held at the First Christian Church, Rochester. Chaplain Jason See will ofﬁciate. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Animal Adoption & Educations Center, 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester, IN 46975. The Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is entrusted with arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Carolyn Johnson Family Matriarch Carolyn Johnson, 80, Rochester, was surrounded by her family when she passed away at 2:55 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at her home. On March 26, 1940, Carolyn Braden was born in Logansport. She was the treasured daughter of Raymond and Naomi Gordon Braden. Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother, Lewis. Carolyn &$52/<1 was a member of the Aubbeenaubbee Township High -2+1621 School Class of 1958. In Rochester, Carolyn and Gerald L. “Jerry” Johnson were married July 30, 1965. They shared more than 47 years of life’s adventures. Carolyn brought two daughters, Terri and Debbie, blending their family with the new editions of Robin and Roger. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings two more generations. Carolyn grew up on a dairy farm, where she developed a strong work ethic. Gifted with her hands, she crocheted beautiful doilies and gifts of warmth like afghans for her family and special friends. She was an amazing cook, best known for her crispy fried chicken and steamy hot gravy tacos. No recipes needed for her special creations. She annually planted flowers around her home to add color to the landscape. Each spring she planted the truck patch garden, then canned and froze the bountiful harvest, including tomatoes and tomato juice. Most savored by her family was the delicious sweet strawberry jam. To relax, Carolyn loved a good night of spirited game of bingo with Winette. As the matriarch of the Johnson family, Grandma Carolyn was proud to oversee four generations. She looked forward to the visits of the grands and the greats. The holidays and special family celebrations were when a lifetime of memories were made. Left to cherish Carolyn’s memory are three daughters, Robin Williams and her significant other John Albright of Culver, Terri Brooks and husband Bill of Wolcott and Debbie Carman and husband Mike of Colorado; a son, Roger Johnson and wife Jennifer of Rochester; six grandchildren, Chad and Missy Conwell, Jason and Mindy Conwell, Aaron Johnson, Adrienne Johnson, Zachary Boyd and Austin Carman; seven great-grandchildren, Ryan, Levi, Josh, Kaleb, Ryder, Rayland and Reagan; and a brother, Lewis Braden and wife Ursula of Leiters Ford. Preceding Carolyn in death are her parents, Raymond and Naomi Braden; beloved husband, Jerry Johnson; an infant son, Edward Lee; her heart sister and coffee buddy, Angie Lytle Nichols Dec. 26, 2020; and her canine companion, Pepper the silver Schnauzer. To Carolyn’s caregivers, Diann, Kelly, Makayla, Katie, Margy and Alivia, thank you for allowing our Mom to enjoy the comfort of her home at the time of her declining health. We’re grateful for the wonderful care and love you conveyed to her. A celebration of the life of Carolyn Johnson was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the graveside in Richland Center IOOF Cemetery. All family and friends were welcome. Pastor Teri White officiated. The Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is entrusted with arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www. goodfamilyfh.com.

Earl W. Bangel

Earl W. Bangel, 91, Lake Bruce, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at his residence surrounded by family. He was born Nov. 5, 1929, in Indianapolis, to Wilbur and Lillian (Deerberg) Bangel. He married Mary L. Dellinger Feb. 27, 1954. She preceded in death. Survivors include his children: Darel W. (Nancy) Bangel, Ala., Linda L. Bangel, Mich., Louis A. (Jean) Bangel, Winamac, Bruce D. (Theresa) Bangel, Indianapolis; brother, Glenn Bangel, Greenﬁeld; seven grandchildren and seven great–grandchildren with one on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister, Vera Lynch and her husband, Thomas. Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lake Bruce. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Community Foundation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ransfuneralhomes. com.

Kay M. Brash

Kay M. Brash, 73, Rochester, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, surrounded by her family at her residence. She was born Feb. 22, 1947, in Manitowoc, Wis., to Norbert Fran- .$< 0 %5$6+ cis and Evelyn (Knoedler) Schroeder. She married Greg E. Brash June 6, 1970, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester. He survives. Additional survivors include her children: Andrea (Rob) Sullivan, Warsaw, Shelly (Kevin) Meyer, Cincinnati, Ohio, Tom (Vickey) Brash, Los Angeles, Calif.; eight grandchildren; brothers: Paul (Linda) Schroeder, Anderson, Dale (Julia) Schroeder, Columbus; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Mary Beth Carroll. Private funeral services will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan B. Komen Foundation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh. com.

Evelyn Joan Felke

E v e l y n Joan Felke, 92, Rochester, died at 10:33 a.m. W e d n e s d a y, Feb. 17, 2021, at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born Oct. 8, 1928, in Plym- (9(/<1 -2$1 )(/.( outh, to Andrew and Mildred (Sheetz) Owens. She married Francis Edward “Ed” Felke April 3, 1948, in Plymouth. He survives. Additional survivors include her son, Michael Felke, Rochester; daughter-in-law, Marsha Felke, Claypool; sister, Marilyn June Ray, Bensenville, Ill.; ﬁve grandchildren; nine great– grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Joseph Felke. Private funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh. com.

Alice M. Fox

Alice M. Fox, 87, Kewanna, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at Woodlawn

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OBITUARIES Continued from page 4 Hospital, Rochester. She was born Nov. 23, 1933, in Star City, to John and Ranna (Roberts) Murphy. She married Loran Fox Sept. 1, 1951. He preceded $/,&( 0 )2; her in death. Survivors include her children: Steve (Linda) Fox, LaPorte; Lorna (John) Mollencupp, Culver; Anita “Nead” (Bo) Klinefelter, Kewanna; seven grandchildren; 13 great–grandchildren; sister, Patsy (Cyril) Hahn, Winamac; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sisters: Marjorie A. Scheffer, Virginia Hardy, Dorothy Herr, Jean Sharp. A celebration of life service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Association or MS Society.

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Doris J. Layman, 89, Plymouth, died at 8:35 p.m. Feb. 18, 2021, at her home. She was born May 23, 1931, in Goshen to Ira and Elizabeth But'25,6 - ler Waldron. /$<0$1 She married Jack E. Layman Oct. 29, 1950, in Bremen. Survivors include her daughter, Linda (Jim) Everdon, Plymouth; son, Rick (Margo) Layman, Rochester; two grandchildren; and her Caribbean blue parakeet Sweet Pea. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband. Graveside services were held Monday, Feb. 22, at the Chapel of the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Online condolences may be expressed at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

COUNTY REPORT Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County Courts: Phillips — Ronald L. Phillips Jr., Rochester, and Monica N. Phillips, unknown. Robertson — Cara H. Robertson, Rochester, and John C. Robertson, unknown. Minor child(ren). Ricketts — Wendi E. Ricketts, Rochester, and Travis R. Ricketts, South Bend.

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The following petitions have been ﬁled In Fulton County Circuit Court, Judge Arthur Christopher Lee presiding: Complaints JHPDE Finance I, LLC V. Brandon Spencer, Rochester, $1,535.05

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The following petitions have been filed In Fulton County Superior Court, Judge Gregory L. Heller presiding: Complaints Synchrony Bank v. Michael Foster, Rochester, $5,962.42 Capital One Bank (USA) NA V. Sean Gudas, Rochester, $11,118.18 Traffic Violations The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County Courts: Speeding — Robert P. Levelle, $160.50; Spencer A. Bach, $150.50; Prinston C. Joseph, $160.50; Eugene Dovich, $160.50; Christine A. Lehly, $160.50; Brian W. Artist, $160.50; Richard O. Piper Jr., $150.50; Cory L. Metzger, $160.50; Amy M. James, $171; Breann M. Walworth, $160.50; Lydia G. Heyn, $171; Koby A. Johnson, $160.50; Christian D. Hayes, $171; John A. Young, $150.50; Megen S. Evers, $171; Sheryll L. Green, $160.50; Nicholas Ftergiotis, $150.50; Stephen Bostain, $150.50; Tyler M. Sterk, $150.50; Christian J. San-

chez, $160.50; Michelle T. Zielinski, $160.50; Jaron D. Davis, $160.50; Remy A. Kirk, $150.50; Eliza E. Ayala, $160.50; Cody W. Kiefer, $171; Amanda S. Bright, $171; Jasnique J. Boills, $160.50; Jackson D. Powell, $150.50; Megan A. Straughn, $160.50; Autumn J. Mills, $150.50; Jabeh B. Peabody, $150.50; Jose F. Jimenez, $171; John D. Quarles, $150.50; Joshua J. Bendy, $150.50; Ellen M. Rispoli, $150.50; Lisa A. Tuuk, $160.50; David M. Michel, $150.50; Alaina G. Cook, $150.50; Michael A. Frissore, $150.50; Juan E. Arellano, $171; Daniel A. Meade, $160.50; Jackson L. Wright, $171; Jordan T. Yoder, $171; Bradley J. Alasauskas, $171; Brandon T. Mosley, $160.50; Denine Caldwell, $150.50; Jacob G. Bailey, $150.50; Dallis A. Scharwarth, $150.50; Desiree G. Taggart, $160.50; Nicholas C. Kovach, $150.50; Bailey N. Deardorff, $150.50; Skyler L. Rodts, $171; Jeffrey Whitehead, $160.50; Merissa A, Gamble, $150.50; Elizabeth A. Mauldin, $150.50; Mark L. Sliter, $160.50 Disregarding an ofﬁcial trafﬁc control device — Miraenda M. Widman; George L. Dickson False plate/failure to signal/ driving left of center — Zackary J. Williams, $186 Failure to register — Mitchell K. Townsend; Jason L. Weese Failure to yield — Andrew J. King, $160.50 False plate — Bobby D. Harris, $161 Failure to register/false plate — Kody A. Vanspeybroeck, $160.50 Expired plates — Makayla M. Risten, $160; Paige Heath, $160; Shirley A. Wagoner, $160 Wrong way on posted oneway roadway — Ally C. Calvert Failure to signal — William J. Baugh Jr. Driving too fast for conditions — Doniven M. Combs Seat belt violation ($25) — Julie L. Clupper Speeding in a school zone — Jennifer J. Warren, $150.50

Health Department responds to inclement weather’s impact Indiana Department of Health announced recently Hoosiers who have COVID-19 vaccine appointments scheduled this week should be aware inclement weather could impact clinic operations. The state is working with local vaccination sites to reschedule appointments as needed. Individuals whose appointments are impacted will be notified by email or text message about the need to reschedule, which can be done by calling 211. The state is working to ensure Hoosiers who are scheduled to receive their second dose of vaccine still receive the dose within the appropriate time frame. A second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that is administered within 42 days of the first dose still provides full immunity to COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hoosiers age 65 and older, along with health care workers, long-term care residents and first responders who are regularly called to the scene of an emergency to render medical assistance, are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. To schedule, visit hourshot.in.gov or call 211 if you do not have access to a computer or require assistance. Individuals must show proof they live or work in Indiana and meet the eligibility criteria to receive a vaccine. As of mid-February, 816,758 Hoosiers have received a first dose of vaccine and 336,827 are fully vaccinated. Additionally, the Department of Health recently announced 817 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 649,652 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s dashboard. A total of 11,765 Hoosiers are confirmed to have died from COVID-19, an increase of 19 from the previous day. Another 426 probable deaths have been reported based on clinical diagnoses in patients for whom no positive test is on record. To date, 3,053,929 unique individuals have been tested in Indiana, up from 3,049,828 Feb. 14. A total of 7,573,633 tests, including repeat tests for unique individuals, have been reported to the state Department of Health since Feb. 26, 2020. To find testing sites around the state, visit www.coronavirus. in.gov and click on the COVID-19 testing information link.

Caleb Ricketts named to dean’s list Nearly 6,800 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2020-21 academic year. Qualiﬁcation for the dean’s list varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. Caleb Michael Ricketts, Rochester, is a local student named to this list.

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3(5)(&7 $5& ³ The pairings for the 111th annual IHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament were announced Sunday night. Rochester will compete in the Class 2-A Sectional 37, to be held at Delphi Community High School. The Zebras will take on the winner of the Tuesday night, March 2, matchup between Delphi Community and North Newton Friday, March 5. The winner will move on to the championship game Saturday, March 6. Pictured is senior Rochester guard Grant McCarter during recent action. Photo provided by Paula Beehler.

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Let’s study the Bible The prayer of Jesus Read John 17:1-26 “These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven.” (John 17:1)

We come now to one of the most remarkable chapters in the Bible. In John 17:1-26 is the longest prayer in the Bible, although it would take you only three minutes to read it. I think that is a good indication of the length of public prayers. If you can’t say

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could spend many weeks meditating on the truths in this chapter, but here we can only touch upon the highlights. I want you %< 5(9 521 to notice it 385.(< is not out of line nor even a mark of selﬁshness to pray for one’s self. I believe when you and I go to God in prayer, we need to get our own hearts and lives right with God. We need to get in tune with heaven, as it were. Every instrument should be tuned up before it is played. Before you and I begin to pray for others, we need to pray for ourselves. That is not selﬁshness; it is essential. In this, his high priestly prayer, Jesus prayed for himself (John 17:1–5), his disciples (John 17: 6–19), and all of his church (John 17: 20–26). The prayer reveals our Lord’s spiritual priorities: glorifying the father, the unity of the church, the sanctity of the church, and the winning of a lost world to Christ. Are these priorities in your life?

It also reveals the gifts he has given his people: eternal life, the word, and his glory. But notice believers are the father’s gift to Jesus, just as Jesus is the father’s love gift to us (John 3:16). It is all of grace. The word “world” appears 19 times in this prayer, for this prayer tells us how to “overcome the world” (John 16:33). We must seek God’s glory first, experience his joy, be sanctified by the word of God, seek to win the lost, and encourage the unity of God’s people. “Glory” is another key word. Christ laid aside his glory to come to earth, glorified God on earth, and was glorified when he returned to heaven. Jesus Christ is glorified in his church and has shared his glory with the church. We already have the glory; we are just waiting for it to be fully revealed (Romans 8:18–21, 30). The Scottish Reformer John Knox had this prayer (John 17:126) read to him daily during his last illness. But we would benefit by starting now to read it and meditate on it. What a treasury of truth it is. Someone has said, “One thing we can’t do about God’s will — we can’t escape our responsibility.”

Take control of humidity Everyone likes to feel comfortable in their place of residence. With a humidifier you can control the amount of moisture in your home’s air and further enjoy the time you spend at home. Know the benefits of a humidifier: • Helps prevent and treat illnesses — helps soothe certain symptoms by moistening the air. • Protects wood furnishings — low humidity can cause wood to lose moisture and shrink, extreme changes can cause warping and cracking. • Creates a sense of warmth and lowers heating bills — the more moisture in the air, the warmer it feels. • Helps to reduce snoring and nosebleeds — a moist environment encourages better sleep and lubricates nasal passages. • Eases asthma and relieves sinusitis — allows nasal and lung passages to stay hydrated. • Keeps house plants healthy —

adding moisture to the air promotes healthy growth. Common types of humidifiers: Cool Mist Humidifiers • Two main types are ultrasonic and evaporative. • Creates room-temperature mist that streams throughout your home. • Provides a child-friendly option to avoid hot water accidents. Warm Mist Humidifiers • Available in vaporizers and ultrasonic models. • Work best in smaller areas like bedrooms and offices. • Useful during cold months due to the warm moisture entering into the air. Whole House Humidifiers • Ducted and non-ducted console models. • Provides humidity control throughout the entire house. • Permanently installed with central heating and cooling systems. The above article was provided by Menards.

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Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has set the kindergarten registration dates for the 2021-22 school year for Akron and Mentone elementary schools. Kindergarten roundup is scheduled for the evenings of Tuesday, March 2, and Thursday, March 4. Incoming kindergarten students must be 5 years old by Oct. 1, 2021. Due to COVID-19, an RSVP is required for kindergarten roundup. To reserve a kindergarten

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Rochester Youth Baseball League accepting registrations Registration is now open for the 2021 Rochester Youth Baseball League. Players must be 4 years old by Jan. 1, 2021. The sign up registration deadline is Saturday, April 11. A $25 late fee will be added for registrations submitted after April 3, and no registrations will be accepted after April 11. No refunds will be given. All players for the RYBL 2021 season must attend player assessments, with the exception of those playing tee-ball. A 6-yearold may try out for Pony League, 8-year-old for Minor League and 10-year-old for Major League. The league encourages players stay in their appropriate age group. League fees include a hat, shirt and a single treat at the concession stand on game day. Tee-ball (4-6 years) is $50; Pony League (7-8) $60; Minor League (9-10) $60; and Major League (11-12) $60. There is a $150 maximum fee per family. Tryouts will be held Sunday, April 11. All players will need to attend since there was not a season last year. If your child will be playing tee-ball they do not need to attend tryouts. Tryout times will be announced via the RYBL social media accounts. Opening day for Major, Minor, Pony and tee-ball will be Friday, May 7. Registrations can be ﬁlled out online at www.rybleague.com. You can also download a registration at rybleague.com/wpcontent/uploads/2021/02/2021Registration.pdf and drop off the form and fees at Rochester Glass Corp., 1525 Main St., Rochester. Registration forms also can be picked up at that location. For further information, contact Kyle McLochlin at (260) 4155740.

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the 3 year olds and five days a week for the pre–K. Students are in attendance from 8:30–11:15 a.m. with a combined total of 16 kids. The theme based curriculum is created by the teachers with room for flexibility to suit the kids. Each month a new theme is explored with an accompanying Bible story and verse. “Some children learn through pretend play, puzzles, stories, or active play; so, we try to introduce whatever the theme is through all the different ways of learning,” Hooley said. “I love seeing the kids reactions because, to them, everything is new. We get to watch them experience so many firsts,” stated Hooley. Stamberger enjoys the progressions the kids make along the way, like watching the kids grow, the achievement of writing their name for the first time, seeing decision making skills improve or watching a shy child find her comfort zone. His Kids! Preschool is located at

Local updates and information Kewanna Library has story time at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. –o– Chameleon’s Closet artist of the month is Christine Walsh. Her meet and greet is from 4–6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. –o– Donate blood from 1–6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at Akron Elementary School, 202 E. Rural St. Appointments are required. Schedule on-

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line or call 1-800-RED CROSS. –o– Aubbee Library has adult game packets and craft kits for both adults and kids available for pickup Saturday, Feb. 27. –o– Caston Little League registration forms are available at Caston Elementary and the Fulton Library. Forms and monies are due to the school ofﬁce by March

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Chamber seeks award nominees Fulton County Chamber of Commerce recognizes the county’s success is dependent upon the hard work of the organizations, businesses and individuals who give of themselves to make the community a better place. Please take a moment to make a nomination that recognizes this hard work. The award categories include: Business of the Year — A business in the Fulton County area with prov-

en growth and stability. Provides innovative products and services. Demonstrates economic support of the Fulton County area business community. Emerging Business of the Year — A business established within the last ﬁve years in the Fulton County area. Demonstrates growing success in community. Exhibits commitment to good business practices, community relations and employee relations.

Business Professional of the Year — An individual who demonstrates growing excellence, creativity, and initiative in their profession, is engaged in the community and shows a strong commitment to good business practices. Serves as a role model for other professionals both personally and professionally. Possesses vision and passion to mentor and lead others. Community Service Award — An

original chamber award, this prestigious award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the community. The winner sits as grand marshal of the community parade. Nominations can be submitted at www.fultoncountychamber.com/ form/view/22288 through Thursday, March 11. Nominees must be a member of the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce (with exception of the

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Support FFA members during FFA week and year-round %\ %58&( .(77/(5 'LUHFWRU ,QGLDQD 6WDWH 'HSDUWPHQW RI $JULFXOWXUH “ F F A makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and %58&( .(77/(5 career success through agricultural education.” This FFA mission statement is a testament to our members, chapters, advisors and supporters everywhere. National FFA week starts Monday, Feb. 20. It is held annually on the last full week in February. This year it will look unlike any other FFA week, showcasing virtual “events” rather than blue and gold ﬁlling the school halls or a pancake breakfast made by members for all the teachers. Our more than 12,000 Indiana FFA members have found ways to still make it special, nonetheless. The celebrations this week will include virtual visits from Indiana FFA state ofﬁcers to FFA chapters across the state. Like every year, this FFA week will also include a proclamation from Indiana legislators who are set to recognize the importance of FFA week and supporting our students. FFA students from across the state will also have the opportunity to learn from agriculture leaders about creating opportunities to tell their story in agriculture and to stand up for agricultural practices on the local, state and federal level with four virtual FFA Advocacy days. Even though this FFA week is certain to look unlike any other, these resilient students have found a way to keep FFA traditions alive. We cannot honor and celebrate National FFA Week without remembering former Indiana FFA Association Director Rob Hays, who passed away last summer. Rob embodied everything FFA is and stands for and is dearly missed in our department and throughout the state. Rob was most passionate about building leaders, something FFA does so well. The Indiana State Department

of Agriculture and Indiana FFA Association believe leadership development and equipping members with the skills they need to succeed at any stage of life is crucial. Recently we partnered with Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch’s ofﬁce to develop Indiana’s Rural Road to Recovery plan, designed to get our state back on track following the pandemic. One priority outlined in our rural road to recovery is to strengthen the pipeline of individuals seeking careers in agriculture. FFA is a great way to get students learning and involved in agriculture-related careers. Many times I have heard it said FFA members are some of the hardest working, most eager students on a job or in an internship. I am certain that is due in large part to FFA’s leadership and learning model along with the positive support from advisors and parents. I want to encourage businesses and post-secondary educational institutions to take a deeper look into FFA members as they are moving into careers or furthering their education. Beyond leadership skills, FFA members learn so much about agriculture, food science, technology and a variety of other disciplines preparing them for success. I further encourage business and community leaders to ask themselves how they can promote youth education or support their local FFA chapter. Our local FFA chapters and schools need business’s participation for events and to expand learning opportunities. This is also a great way to establish a connection with the next generation of community leaders, which could lead to job shadowing or an internship. FFA members exhibit the value of hard work, education and strong leadership instilled in them from the very beginning of their membership and make excellent additions to any workforce or team. At the Indiana State Department of Agriculture we feel that ﬁrsthand because almost half of our 60 employees were FFA members. During FFA week I encourage others to think, when was the last time I volunteered with my local FFA chapter? By working together and supporting our local chapters we can take FFA and Indiana’s 12,000 FFA members to the next level.

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Two added to Ivy Tech board of trustees Two Kokomo area leaders have been named to the Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Campus Board of Trustees. Karen McLean, regional public affairs manager for Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and the Rev. Dr. William J. Smith Jr., pastor of Second Missionary Baptist Church, were recently appointed by the Ivy Tech State Board of Trustees to three-year terms as at-large members of the Kokomo Service Area board. The regional board serves Cass, Fulton, Howard, Miami and Tipton counties. “These two community leaders are welcome additions to our board,” said Dean McCurdy, chancellor of Ivy Tech Kokomo. “With their years of service to the people of our region, Karen and William provide important input as the board and the Ko-

komo Service Area faculty and staff work to better serve our students and meet the needs of the businesses and industries in our region.” Members of Ivy Tech’s 18 campus boards have four essential responsibilities. These include analyzing educational needs and opportunities in the region, approving regional programming and recommending to the state board a plan to provide education and workforce development programs for the region, approving the region’s budget, and recommending methods for acquiring facilities and equipment needed to deliver regional programs. McLean is a Kokomo native who has spent most of her career as a local small business owner. She is an alumna of Ivy Tech Kokomo, having earned an associate’s degree in computer pro-

gramming technology here and later earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Indiana Wesleyan University. In 2016, she was honored with the Ivy Tech Distinguished Alumni Award. In recent years, McLean served two chambers of commerce, working as the events and operations manager in Greenwood and as the Alliance operations and chamber manager for the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance, before joining NIPSCO. In the past four years, she has actively engaged with the Ivy Tech Kokomo Service Area, assisting with the Kokomo Campus Transformation from the early planning stages to serving as chair of the capital campaign. “I am honored to contribute my skill sets and passion for Ivy

Tech’s workforce role as a member of the board,” McLean said. “NIPSCO is a strong supporter of education and economic development growth. As a volunteer, I appreciate representing NIPSCO in the Ivy Tech Kokomo region.” Smith, a native of Mathews County, Va., served churches in southwest Virginia and North Carolina before being a called to the pulpit of Kokomo’s Second Missionary Baptist Church in July 2015. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Arts degree from Virginia University and Seminary in Lynchburg, Va., going on to earn a Doctorate of Ministry degree at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. With a passion for preaching, teaching, and administration,

Smith said he is committed to helping catapult Second Baptist “to be the church that raises the village (community) through the process of I.O.U. (inreach, outreach, and upreach). Most recently, under Smith’s leadership, Second Baptist started Embracing Hope of Howard County, Ind., a community development corporation that is renovating the long-vacant Douglass School, opened in 1920 as a segregated school for Kokomo’s AfricanAmerican children, to serve as a community cultural center and to develop land for community transitional housing. “I look forward to working with this diverse group of individuals to ensure Ivy Tech continues to grow so it may fulﬁll its mission and provide an even greater educational experience for students in our community,” Smith said.

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fire storm of buying, Ellis said. At his shop, some 4.5 million rounds went out the door in just 10 days. “I think some were concerned that there might be a lack of availability of food, and people wanted to be able to hunt if they wanted and also be able to defend what they had if it came to that,” Ellis said. The National Shooting Sports Foundation, a firearms industry trade group, estimates 6.5 million new owners bought guns in 2020. Complicating the picture, a huge number people new to gun ownership have joined the market, further increasing demand. The National Shooting Sports Foundation, a firearms industry trade group, estimates 6.5 million new owners bought guns in 2020. So not only did commonplace firearms get more difficult to find or to keep in stock, so did ammunition for those guns. “Just a presidential election year alone is enough to cause an ammo shortage,” Ellis said. “But when you

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Holcomb announces results of bus safety patrols Last week, Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced the results of the increased school bus safety patrols conducted last fall by Indiana law enforcement agencies. During the two-month mobilization, ofﬁcers issued a total of 1,553 warnings and 1,701 citations. Of those, 201 were for stoparm violations. The extra patrols were funded by the National Highway Trafﬁc Safety Administration through the state’s Stop Arm Violation Enforcement program. The initiative was developed by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute in 2019 to provide safe transportation routes for Hoosier students. “Making sure that students

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“We’ve made one-third more [ammunition] this year than last,” Hornady said. “Unfortunately, we don’t have an extra factory laying around …” “We’re not seeing an end,” Vista Outdoor CEO Chris Metz told American Riﬂeman magazine in December. “We talk to a big database of users on a monthly basis, and one thing we’re noting is that what we call ‘heavy shooters,’ those who shoot 10,000 rounds or more per year, a lot of them haven’t been purchasing,” Metz said. “They’ve seen the frenzied activity and are holding back in hopes it’ll subside. “Well, we all know what’s going to happen when they work through their stockpiles and at some point, come back to the market. So, no, we don’t foresee any slowdown in the demand in 2021.” (Editor’s note: This article was made available through Hoosier State Press Association.)

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Birds and other indicators of spring Each day the sun rises a few minutes earlier. Each day is a few minutes longer than the day before. The difference in length of day isn’t noticeable from one day to the next, but it is noticeable from one week to the next. This week is more wintry than any week in January. The temperature was below 10 degrees this morning, colder than any day I remember in January. There’s several inches of snow. Lakes and all but the swiftest ﬂowing rivers are ice covered, frozen over. There are men ice ﬁshing. The birds coming to my bird feeders are the same species, probably the same birds that have been coming to the feeders all winter. There are blackcapped chickadees, tufted titmice, white-breasted nuthatches,

downy and red-bellied woodpeckers, occasionally a hairy woodpecker. There are goldﬁnches in winter plumage, house sparrows, tree sparrows, two or three whitecrowned sparrows, cardinals and blue jays and, intermittently, two mourning doves. The birds I see when I’m out are year-rounders, summer and winter birds, crows, red-tailed hawks and kestrels. When I’ve gone to a lake or river where there is open water I’ve seen Canada geese, mallards, mute swans and sandhill cranes. Once this winter, last year not this, two sandhill cranes landed in our pasture. I want to see some birds I have not seen this winter, migrants, indicators of spring. I want to see robins and bluebirds and indigo buntings and warblers. My older daughter did see three robins in our yard a few weeks ago, but I didn’t see them. I wrote about them in one of my articles, however, and soon after I wrote the article, I received an email from someone telling me they had recently seen six robins. I want to see more waterfowl.

I’ve seen Canada geese. I recently received an email about a flock of ducks, with a picture, as I received the email about robins. The ducks were goldeneyes. Or were they buffleheads? I don’t remember. I want to see song sparrows, in the bushes in our yard, and chipping sparrows. When I go driving on country roads, I want to see meadowlarks and vesper sparrows and field sparrows. I want to see grackles and red-winged blackbirds. I’d even like to see cowbirds. Cowbirds are spring birds, indicators of spring. I want to see barn swallows flying in and out of our barn. I’ve seen a red-tailed hawk now and then all winter, and a kestrel, usually perched on a power line or pole. I’d like to see more of each. I’d like to see turkey vultures, circling high in the sky or on the ground along the side of a road, though when I see them along the side of the road, they’re feeding on some critter that’s been killed on the road and I always feel sorry for the road kill whether it’s a raccoon or an opos-

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More than $100 million going to rural communities The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today that $100.8 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 54 cities, towns and counties in rural portions of Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improvements as well as sidewalk and trail projects. Combined with local funds, approximately $124.9 million is being invested in infrastructure in communities receiving funds. Types of projects receiving funds include 32 bridge rehabilitation/replacement projects; 11 resurfacing/reconstruction projects; 6 Transportation Alternative Program projects that include work such as sidewalks, ADA ramps, and trails; and 5 trafﬁc safety projects. “Local transportation improvements are critical to growing and enhancing Indiana’s communities,” INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness said. “Our sustained commitment to modernizing local roads and bridges, adding sidewalks, and growing our trail networks sends a clear message

that we’re building cities, towns and counties that are primed to attract and retain talent and spur job growth in the 21st century economy.” A list of all communities receiving funds is online at www.in.gov/ indot/2390.htm. For this latest round of funding, rural communities will design, develop and purchase land for projects that would be bid during the ﬁscal year beginning July 2025. While the funds awarded now are dedicated to construction, INDOT will be ﬁnancially participating in design, engineering, and right of way acquisition components of these projects. INDOT dedicates approximately 25 percent of its federal highway funds to supporting local projects each year. Metropolitan Planning Organizations distribute those funds to cities, towns, and counties within the state’s larger urbanized areas while INDOT distributes funds outside MPO areas. Communities must pay at least 20 percent in local matching funds and meet other federal require-

ments to receive federal funding. Rural communities were invited to submit project applications to INDOT for potential funding during a call for projects announced in October 2020.

Area communities receiving grants included: • Argos — $432.646.68 • Bourbon — $209.898.62 • Culver — $221.019.24 • Fulton County — $198,900

• Kosciusko County — $496,802.25 • Logansport — $132,213.47 • Marshall County — $20,250 • Pulaski County — $388,912.50

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Dear Editor: We appreciate the assistance we received from The Shopping Guide News to produce and print our annual resource report for 2020. Your composing manager, Samantha Payton, worked closely with us to ensure all our content was included and laid out the way we wanted. Producing this little newspaper insert would not have been possible without her expertise. Cris Aldridge handled the sponsor advertisements for us and kept us informed of deadlines and updates. We thank the following sponsors for their advertisements in the annual resource report for

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2020: First National Bank of Monterey, Beacon Credit Union, Craig Welding, Culligan, Enyart’s True Value, Farm Credit, Fulton County Farm Bureau, Hickory Creek, Kate’s Tax Service, Mary’s Stitch & Knit, Mike’s Trash, Odell Lumber & Supply, REMC, RTC, Smith Farm Stores, Split Road Media, and Tom Bauters Tax Service. This is the fourth year we have worked with the Shopping Guide

News to produce this report and we are delighted it is delivered to all Fulton County residents. Thank you for keeping the public informed about events happening in our area. We appreciate the work you do! Sincerely, Lois Mann Executive Director Fulton County Soil & Water Conservation District

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

FULTON COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT $QQXDO 5HVRXUFH 5HSRUW )RU FULTON COUNTY SWCD SUPERVISORS Dustin Zellers – Chairman Matt Harsh – Vice-Chairman Ross Burdge – Secretary/Treasurer Mike Norman – Member/Supervisor Jennifer Richter – Member/Supervisor

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Supervisor election and appointment at SWCD annual meeting Three Fulton County residents will take the supervisor’s oath of ofﬁce at the 2021 annual meeting of the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District. The public is invited to attend via a Zoom meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, March 1. Voting will be open from 10-11 a.m. One position has recently been ﬁlled by appointment from Indiana’s State Soil Conservation Board. Elections for a second and third position will be held during the annual meeting. Two supervisors will serve a three-year term and one supervisor will serve a oneyear term. Matt Harsh has served as an SWCD supervisor for the last 15 years and has farmed for the last 12 years. He brings a wealth of experience to the board. He is a conservation farmer with an emphasis on sustainability through the use of no-till, cover crops, 0$77 +$56+ nutrient management and crop rotation. He is a past chairman of the SWCD board of supervisors, is active in the Fulton County 4-H program and currently serves as the Fulton County SWCD vicechairman. The SWCD election committee submitted Matt’s name to the State Soil Conservation Board for re-appointment for a three-year term and he has been appointed by the SSCB. Harsh will be sworn in as an appointed supervisor to the Fulton County SWCD at the annual meeting. Supervisor/Secretary/Treasurer Ross Burdge is up for re-election this year. He is a lifelong resident of Fulton County. He and his wife, Priscilla, live on their Henry Township farm. He began farming in 1964 and has been no-tilling since 1981. He has been committed 5266 %85'*( to never-till since 2005 and has used cover crops for several years. Burdge, who has recently become semi-retired, served as a SWCD supervisor in the mid-1980s and currently since 2006. He is seeking re-election for a three-year term. The second supervisor position to be

voted on will fill the remaining one-year term currently held by Jennifer Richter. She has been a resident of Fulton County her entire life. She has lived in Liberty Township with her husband, Brian, for the last 28 years. They have two sons, Nicolas and -(11,)(5 Blake. Together, they 5,&+7(5 raise corn, soybeans and wheat. Crop rotation and no-tilling soybeans have been conservation practices used in their farming. The goal is to help reduce erosion and promote better soil health. A vacancy in the position of an elected supervisor occurred in 2020 due to a resignation. The SWCD recommended Richter to the Indiana State Soil Conservation Board to fill the position. Richter was appointed by the SSCB to serve until the district’s next annual meeting, which will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 1, via Zoom. The SWCD recommends Kyle Riffle for election. He grew up in Fulton County and was a 2010 graduate from Tippecanoe Valley High School. He then attended Purdue University where he majored in agriculture systems management. After his graduation from Purdue, Riffle returned to .</( 5,))/( the family farm, where he now farms full time with his father, Hank Riffle. The farm is located near Akron and is solely a grain operation. Corn and soybeans are the most common crops grown, but cereal rye is also grown to harvest seeds for additional cover crops. From just a few acres of cereal rye cover crop in 2014, Riffle Farms now plants a quarter of their acres with cover crop each year. These cover crops increased organic matter, created a more stable soil that better holds nutrients, decreased erosion and overall improved soil health all leading to increased yield benefits. In the 1980’s Kyle’s Grandpa Riffle plowed every acre he farmed. In 1991, Hank began farming full-time and most of the acres became no-till except for zone-till coul-

683(59,6256 ³ Shown are the 2020 elected and appointed supervisors: Matt Harsh, Mike Norman, Austin White (resigned), Ross Burdge and Dustin Zellers. ters on his corn planter. Today, Riffle Farms continues as mostly no-till with the exception of a vertical tillage pass through specific soil types of acres being planted to soybeans and to work in the cereal rye cover crop. Kyle is passionate about soil and water conservation because he wants to continue to be a part of and see the improvements that a decrease in tillage can have in our soils. He remembers hearing stories as a kid of “sandy snow drifts” that happened after an especially sandy, lighter soiled field was plowed. It doesn’t happen like that today because more farmers are aware of cover crops, decreased tillage needs and other conservation practices to prevent these odd “drifts.” Although

stewardship of the land often requires extra management steps, Kyle feels it’s worth the time and effort so his family can continue to farm this land for generations to come. Supervisor elections will be conducted via a Zoom annual meeting from 10-11 a.m. Monday, March 1. Additional nominations will be taken from the ﬂoor at that time. Eligible voters are individuals or a representative of a ﬁrm, company or corporation that owns or rents land or property located within the district (county) boundaries, who are of legal voting age. Eligible individuals also include the owner and tenant of the same land or property, as well as any owner’s or tenant’s spouse.

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5266:850 5(7,5(6 $)7(5 <($56 2) 6(59,&( ³ Fulton County Natural Resource Conservation Service District Conservationist Dan Rosswurm retired after 43 years and seven months of service. His last day was Dec. 30, 2020. With everything COVID created in 2020, we were not able to have a retirement gathering to say so long and good luck. Instead we are asking if you would like to wish Dan good luck in his retirement to please send a card to the ofﬂce. We will collect the cards and pass them on to Dan. Please send cards to: Dan Rosswurm, c/o Fulton County SWCD, 1252 E. 100S, Rochester, IN 46975. Dan has been chosen as the 2021 recipient of the SWCD÷s annual Joseph A. Kroft Conservation Award for his commitment and dedication to conservation and soil health in Fulton County.

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Top soil judgers recognized One of the important tasks of our Soil & Water Conservation District is to educate the public about our soil and water resources. Each fall, we partner with local high school agriculture programs to promote soils evaluation. Soil judgers compete in a tournament like series of competitions that start at the county level, progress to the area events and hopefully, the state or national level. The county contest was held on the Maurice Horn farm just south of Rochester in the fall of 2019. Our awards are sponsored by the First National Bank of Monterey, represented by bank president, Alan Chesser. Receiving plaques from the SWCD, the top four individuals in the county contest were: fourth, Haley Jones; third, Trent Reinholt; second, Jesse Shriver; and for the second consecutive year, our high individual was Dryden Vance. In addition Dryden will receive $50 from First National. That team went on to represent Rochester in the area contest held in Carroll County,

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Associate supervisors help bring projects and events to Fulton County The board may appoint associate supervisors to assist in performing duties in each district. Associate supervisors are nonvoting members of the board and may not hold ofﬁcer positions on the board. (IC 14-4-32-4 10.5) Ryan Ranstead attended the Feb. 2 SWCD meeting and agreed at that time to serve as an associate supervisor. In his own words, Ranstead told us: “I have resided in the Richland Township of Fulton County my entire life, where I grew up and still help my family farm corn 5<$1 and soybeans. I attended 5$167($' Rochester High School and went on to attend Ivy Tech in Kokomo, where I achieved my degree in ag business management. I began working for Ceres Solutions in 2014 and am currently the account relationship manager

and assistant location manager at the Rochester branch. We have experimented with different conservation practices on our farm over the years and we continue to look at different opportunities to leave our farm in better shape for the generations to come.” The SWCD welcomes Ranstead as an associate supervisor. Fulton County Commissioner Steve Metzger was elected as an SWCD supervisor in 2014 and served until he took office as a Fulton County commissioner in 2017. Metzger hit the ground running to help organize our first live grazing field day in 2016. As an associate supervisor, 67(9( Metzger provided space 0(7=*(5 on his family farm for the 2018 Cover Crop and Live Grazing Field Day. This was our largest event to date with demon-

*5$1' &+$03,21 :,11(5 ³ Ross Burdge announced there were three participants in 4-H Soil and Water Science projects in 2019: Grace Edmondson, Max Harsh and grand champion winner, Evan Harsh. Evan, pictured, gave a brief presentation about his project and was given the opportunity to choose a prize from the door prize table.

strations of rotational grazing of cattle, a goat tractor with live goats, a cover crop/soil health tour, two speakers and a pizza truck. Metzger has assisted with cornstalk nitrate sampling and the SWCD booth at the Fulton County 4-H Fair among other projects. Glen Jones was elected and served as a SWCD supervisor from 2016-2019. Since his term expired, he has served as an active associate supervisor. He was instrumental in getting the cover crop road signs placed throughout the county. He has taken the lead on the SWCD’s partnership with the Lake Manitou Association to complete a watershed diagnostic study of the Lake Manitou Watershed

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Shopping Guide News of Fulton County, Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Minutes of 80th annual meeting of Fulton County SWCD The 80th annual meeting of the Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District was held at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, at the Geneva Center, north of Rochester. The meeting opened with a welcome and recognition of county commissioners, county council, sponsors and supervisors. Sponsor advertisers for the resource report for 2019 were: Craig Welding, Culligan Water, Farm Bureau, Hickory Creek, Kate’s Tax, Kite & Ulerick’s Heating & Cooling, L&B Oasis, Mary’s Stich & Knit, Mike’s Trash, Odell Lumber, Petunia’s Antiques, REMC, Rochester Homes, RTC, Smith Farm, Tom Bauters Tax, Valley Sanitation, Winamac Coil Spring.

Door prize sponsors were Ceres Solutions, Louis Dreyfus, Wilson Fertilizer & Grain, Enyart’s True Value, Poet Bioreﬁning, Smith Farm Store, The Andersons and NAPA. Meal sponsors were Beacon Credit Union and First National Bank of Monterey. Supervisor Mike Norman gave the invocation and a buffet meal was served to 107 members and guests. After the meal, guest speaker Dr. Jeff Dukes presented information about the Indiana Climate Change Impacts Assessment. Dr. Dukes directs the Purdue Climate Change Research Center and is a professor in Purdue’s Departments of Forestry and Natural Resources and Biological Sciences.

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The business meeting began with approval of the minutes of the 2019 annual meeting and the financial report. Austin White introduced Vice-Chairman Dustin Zellers as the sole candidate for re-election. With no nominations from the floor, the election was conducted by a show of hands. The majority was in favor and Zellers was elected supervisor for another three-year term. The oath of office was administered to Zellers by Fulton County Commissioner Steve Metzger. Associate Supervisor Glen Jones presented awards to the top four participants in the soils judging. First place was Dryden Vance, second place was Jesse Shriver, third place was Trent Reinholt and fourth place was Jakeb Hammel. Allen Chesser presented the cash awards which were sponsored by First National Bank of Monterey. Mike Norman gave some history about Joe Kroft, then presented the Joseph A. Kroft award to Riffle Farms. Kyle Riffle accepted the award. Ross Burdge announced there were three participants in 4-H Soil and Water Science projects in 2019: Grace Edmondson, Max Harsh and grand champion winner Evan Harsh. Evan gave a brief presentation about his project and was given the opportunity to choose a prize from the door prize table. Brief agency reports were given by Jeff Smith, CED of the Farm Service Agency, Mark Kepler of Purdue Extension, Dan Rosswurm of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Stan Moore, region director of the Indiana

Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Zellers gave a rundown of some of the 2019 programs and accomplishments for the SWCD, including: a CWI grant to fund another year of Cover Crop Cost Share; a collaboration with the Lake Manitou Association resulting in a $32,000 LARE grant for a diagnostic study of the watershed; a Clean Water Indiana grant to fund the SWCD staff promotion from part-time secretary to fulltime executive director; the ongoing manure testing program; an information booth at the 4-H fair; landﬁll inspections; and a farmer breakfast. The SWCD assisted in organizing a local Hoosier Riverwatch group and participated in the annual Arrow Head Country RC&D River Rafting and Academic Competition. They gave six fourth grade watershed presentations at Riddle Elementary. Zellers and White attended the IASWCD annual conference in Indianapolis. They designed seven different sets of cover crop signs and placed them throughout the county to promote cover crops and soil health. They designed and ordered the new 2020 Fulton County Plat Book. Door prize tickets were drawn throughout the evening. The drawings were ﬁnished with nearly everyone receiving a prize. Closing remarks were given, encouraging everyone to become, or continue to be, good stewards of the land. The annual meeting ended at approximately 9 p.m.

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Shopping Guide News of Fulton County, Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Water quality testing to begin in 2021 The SWCD partnered with the Lake Manitou Association to secure a Lake and River Enhancement grant to conduct a watershed diagnostic study (2018-2020). Results of the study are available on the DNR website. Primary recommendations at the end of the study indicated four of the Lake Manitou Watershed sites, the unnamed tributary north (site one), Rain Creek (site four), the unnamed tributary south (site ﬁve) and J.M. Robbins Ditch (site seven) generally possessed poorer water quality conditions than the other stream reaches and these watersheds should be the ﬁrst targeted for projects aimed at reducing instream nutrient, sediment and pathogen concentrations and loading to the Lake Manitou Watershed.

Beginning in 2021, the SWCD will partner with the Lake Manitou Association’s newly formed Hoosier River Watch group to gather water samples at speciﬁed locations and send the samples to a lab for DNA testing. Funding for this testing has been made available in part by a 2020-22 LARE grant for water quality monitoring. Multiple methods of microbial/bacterial source tracking are available to identify if fecal contamination found in the streams originates from human or animal sources. If found to be from animal sources, the tests can further identify if it is from livestock or wildlife. If the source is determined to be livestock, further determination of bovine swine or avian (poultry) in origin will be reported.

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Lake Manitou Watershed diagnostic study executive summary The Lake Manitou Watershed Diagnostic Study is a comprehensive examination of the Lake Manitou tributary streams and its surrounding watershed. In 2019, with funding from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Lake and River Enhancement Program, the Fulton County SWCD hired Arion Consultants to conduct the study. The scope of the study included the following: • Data review and mapping current conditions: Collection and review of historic studies, water quality and ﬁsheries reports and base mapping of watershed

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Lake Manitou Watershed Continued from page 6 The Lake Manitou Watershed encompasses 28,267 acres (11,439 ha) in Fulton and Miami Counties and includes all of the Robbins Taylor Ditch (HUC 051201060502) and much of the Lake Manitou-Mill Creek (HUC 051201060509) watersheds. The watershed is 75% row crop agriculture or pasture. Forested lands and wetlands account for 15% of the watershed land use, open water cover 3% of the watershed, while urban land uses, including urban open space and low, medium and high intensity developed areas, account for 6% of the watershed. Four of the Lake Manitou Watershed sites: unnamed tributary north (site one), Rain Creek (site four), the unnamed tributary south (site five), J.M. Robbins Ditch (site seven) generally possessed poorer water quality conditions than the other stream reaches. • The unnamed tributary north (site one) possessed elevated nitrate-nitrogen, ammonia-nitrogen, total Kjeldahl nitrogen and ortho and total phosphorus concentrations. • Rain Creek (site four) possessed the highest loading rates for all parameters except total suspended solids during base flow conditions and highest loading rates for all parameters except nitratenitrogen during storm flow conditions. • The unnamed tributary south (site

five) possessed elevated ortho and total phosphorus concentrations during all condition and elevated total suspended solids concentrations during storm flow conditions. Additionally, this site possessed the second highest loading rates for all sites under base flow conditions and the highest loading rates per unit drainage during storm flow conditions. • J.M. Robbins Ditch (site seven) possessed elevated nitrate-nitrogen and ammonia-nitrogen concentrations and rated the highest areal loading rates for nitrogen under base flow conditions. High orthophosphorus and total phosphorus concentrations during base and storm flow conditions, elevated total suspended solids concentrations during storm flow conditions and E. coli concentrations that exceeded the state standard during storm conditions were the water chemistry issues of most concern in Lake Manitou Watershed streams. Four of the Lake Manitou Watershed sites: Unnamed tributary north (site one), Rain Creek (site four), the unnamed tributary south (site five), J.M. Robbins Ditch (site seven) generally possessed poorer water quality conditions than the other stream reaches. These watersheds should be the first targeted for projects aimed at reducing instream nutrient, sediment and pathogen concentrations and loading to the Lake Manitou Watershed.

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