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returns to Fulton County 7H[W DQG 3KRWRV 7H[W DQG 3KRWRV %\ '$9,' +$=/(',1( 6WDII :ULWHU Many attendees to the 2022 Fulton County 4-H Fair witnessed the return of the model railroad exhibit, which was closed for three years due to COVID. Located in a building adjacent to Jud Hudkins Arena, the exhibit was once again a hive of activity thanks to a small but enthusi-

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astic group who are keeping keepin the tradition alive. Fulton County’s model railroad club is one of only three in the state. “The doors have been shut, and now we’ve got them open,” enthused Tara Seuferer, whose son Josh and returning club member Terry Grossman were among those who devoted their infectious energy to getting the club “back on track,” as it were. This year Josh earned a grand cham-

pion prize for his long flatbed car, which was exhibited in the Everett Smith Building. “I know these boys have worked hard,” said Tara, who along with her husband, Scott, and Allison Earp, daughter of long time club leader Richard Earp, as well as other volunteers and sponsors such as Rochester Glass, has supported their efforts. “We can help them, and there is room for more members.”

The exhibit, which features HO scale, digital command controlled trains, is big enough that each member has their own section to create whatever buildings or landscape strikes their imagination. As an example, Grossman showed-off a vintage Dairy Queen model he had recently completed. For him, the club is about “building and having fun.” “Kids have put their own spin Continued on page 3

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Fulton native is 86 and still in the work world %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 6WDII :ULWHU “Being with people every day makes life richer,” stated Jim Sutton, Fulton. “I’m 86 years old and still in the work world. The good Lord has led me all the way. And serving my friends has been a privilege through the years.” Sutton decided in his junior year of high school that he wanted to be a barber. “I spent six months training in Indianapolis. I started barbering in 1956. I served in that capacity for 62 years, retiring in 2018.” He has many fond memories of those years. “My clients came from all over. I tried to please

them all. They were such good people. In a few families, I’d been their barber for four generations. I hated to retire.” Although he retired from the barbering business, Sutton has been the township trustee for 39 years. “I’m just starting my 40th year. I wear many hats. I touch base with the parks and fire departments. I oversee the area cemeteries and am in charge of poor relief. My biggest challenge is serving all the people who are in need in our township.” He works in his home. “My hours are Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. But I’m here to help people. If they need me at 9 o’clock at night, I’m available.”

SR 25 reduced to one lane for bridge work Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co. will reduce SR 25 to one lane for bridge work in Cass County between Cliff Drive and Gates Street on or after Monday, July 18. SR 25 will be reduced to one lane over the Wabash River south crossing, and a temporary traffic signal will be installed to direct traffic.

Work will be ongoing through late November for a bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project. INDOT urges drivers to stay alert near crews and be prepared to wait for the temporary traffic signal in this location. Motorists are encouraged to allow extra time when driving through this area and should slow down and drive distraction-free through all work zones.

Sutton believes that a trustee must have a good attitude. “It’s all about serving the people in our community. I’ve always said, ‘We need to do the best we can. We can do no better than that.’” People who visit him at his home are often invited into his garage to see his 2,951 yardsticks. “They are hanging on my garage wall on nails and hooks, five or six deep. I have 6-inch and 39-inch sticks that I’ve collected over the past 40 years.” His oldest measuring stick is from 1910. “I also have a couple rare sticks. Two of them are from the 1950s. One is 56 inches and was used to measure the inside of a Chevy car, door to door. The other is 54 inches and was used to measure the inside of a Hudson car.” Those two rarities he left in the charge of his son Steven for safekeeping. When asked where he got these treasures, he remarked, “Some I picked up at auctions. I bought a lot of them from Shipshewana. Many of them were gifts. My sister took a trip out West and brought me back a yardstick. The other day at Kroger’s somebody recognized my car and left two of them on the seat.” Sutton and his wife Arvella will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary this

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“Fulton County is a great place to live. It’s filled with marvelous people.” He and Arvella have one son Steven, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. “I love getting together with my family members for visits. We enjoy getting together as a group and going out to eat.” With a smile, he concluded, “I love the people in my life. Whether they are family or members of my own community.”

Fulton Fun Day has competitive events on tap Fulton Fun Day, Saturday, July 30, will feature several different competitive events for people of differing interests. The day begins at 8 a.m. with a Mushball Tournament, followed by a 5K Race/Walk at 8:30 a.m. The afternoon will see the rebirth of the Doubles Horseshoe Tournament at 1:30 p.m., a chance to dunk community members from 1-4 p.m. and sit down games of free Bingo at 2 p.m. In the late afternoon, a Euchre Tournament will start at 5 p.m., along with Free Throw and 3-point Contests at 4 p.m. The competition gets more intense as the evening brings on the high school and open 3 on 3 Tournaments, as well as a Cornhole Tournament, all at 6 p.m. For more information, call Linda at (574) 857-6101.

Correction The photo credit for the picture titled “Veggies of Labor” of local gardener Charlie Young in the July 13 issue of The Shopping Guide was incorrectly credited to David Hazeldine. The photo was taken by Cris Aldridge.

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prize. No more than two people per boat, and there is a 40-boat limit. Check in at least 30 minutes prior to start time. Registration is the day of the tournament at the ramp. Order of takeoff will be drawn at the ramp. All live wells must be checked. There is a five-fish limit, and anyone bringing more than five fish to the scales will be disqualified. Ties will be broken by largest bass. There will be a 70% payout to first,

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a far side of the room. A hay yard has also been marked off and they plan to add more ballast around the tracks. “It’s always a work in progress,” Seuferer observed. Of course, simply running the train through their miniature world is a thrill, but even this was done with a purpose: a train car was fitted with a sponge which cleaned the track as it went. Like a small town on the Great Plains, the exhibit is sometimes inundated with dust kicked up by the livestock in the arena and nearby barns when the doors are opened. Seuferer recalled how members devised hand signals to commu-

nicate over a room full of talking people and the hustle and bustle of the fair outside. When not at the exhibit itself they were busy in a shop area, rummaging through toolboxes and working on train car kits or pieces of scenery. “They’re using creativity and teamwork. That’s what 4-H is all about.” The 4-H model railroad club hopes to see more members this fall. For more information, visit Fulton County Model Railroad Club on Facebook or contact Scott and Tara Seuferer at (574) 8350145 or Allison Earp at (574) 2252749.

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Janet Schwenk Copeland, 75, went to meet her Lord Thursday, July 14, 2022, with her sons and daughters by her side. She was born April 3, 1947, in Rochester, to Gilbert W. and Kathryn E. Schwenk. She lived most of her life in Rochester, graduating from Rochester High School in 1965 and then from Indi-$1(7 ana State University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science &23(/$1' in Education. She taught in the North Judson-San Pierre Schools from 1969-1973. She was a life-long member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She married Robert (Bob) Copeland Sept. 2, 1972. Together they raised two sons, Mark (Cindy) Copeland, Lafayette, and Mike (Rachel) Copeland, Rochester. Janet served as clerk-treasurer of the City of Rochester from 1981 to 1988 and then as Rochester School Corporation treasurer from 1988 until she retired in 2006. Upon retirement, she worked part-time for five years at Smith, Sawyer and Smith Insurance and volunteered at the Fulton County Community Center and the United Ministries Food Pantry. She also served as cantor and music coordinator for her church. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Mason, Zachary, Sydney, Kaitlin and Austin. She has six nephews and several great-nephews and great-nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her parents; her brother, Gib Schwenk; her sister, Linda Sherwin; and one nephew. She loved spending time with family and cantering for her church. The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home, Rochester. Prayer service will be conducted at 7 p.m. at the funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 21, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Rochester. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery in Rochester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to United Ministries of Fulton County, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or any other charity of your choice. Online condolences can be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Max Eugene Lynch U.S. Army Veteran Max Eugene Lynch, 91, Rochester, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born Feb. 7, 1931, in Kosciusko County, the son of Paul and Agnes (Evans) Lynch. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. He attended Ball State University, graduating with a bach- 0$; (8*(1( elors and master’s degree. In 1957, he married Kay E. /<1&+ Godfrey, and she preceded him in death April 3, 1994. On Sept. 28, 1996, in Mexico, Ind., he married Nina (Coffing) Warner, and she survives. Max had been an elementary school teacher in Crown Point and Gary at Marquette, Franklin, Riley and Norton Elementary Schools. He had served as principal at Marquette, Riley, Norton and Miller Elementary Schools, all of Gary, where he retired. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Peru. He enjoyed fishing and vacationing at his cabin he built in Minnesota. He was an avid supporter of the Irish Children’s Fund, where he hosted over 20 students. He loved to travel, with many trips made to Ireland, eating out with Nina, woodworking, crafts that included making doll houses and toy boxes and the sail boat he built in 1971. Survivors include his son, Kevin (Karen) Lynch, Gary; stepchildren, Nancy (Marie Wolfe) Warner, East Lansing, Mich., Greg (JoEllen) Warner, Twelve Mile, Leah (Cecil) Enyart, Rochester, and Hal Warner, Macy; grandchildren, Jeremy (Julie) Warner, Brownsburg, Tyler (Mindy) Enyart, Westfield, Erika Enyart, Rochester, and Jaime (Greg) Descoteaux, Logansport; great-grandchildren, Natalie Warner, Vincent Warner, Alec Swank, Aiden Swank, Audrey Enyart, Zachary Enyart, Alec (Alllison) Descoteaux and Jules Descoteaux; and sister, Patricia, Warsaw. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James E. Lynch; brothers, Thomas Lynch and Daniel Lynch; and sister, Catherine Cunningham. Mass of Christian burial was conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Peru. Friends visited from 4-7 p.m. Monday, July 18, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour prior to service Tuesday at the church. Military graveside services were conducted at 3 p.m. at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Memorial contributions may be made to Irish Children’s Fund. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.

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Eunice Irene Ross, 91, Fulton, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born May 25, 1931, in Dupont, Ohio, the daughter of William T. and Mary (Spitnale) Wagner. She married Charles “Walter” Ross Sept. 29, 1951, in Plymouth; he preceded her in death May 9, 1983. (81,&( ,5(1( Eunice had worked as a waitress in various restau5266 rants, for Caston Schools and retiring from TM Morris Manufactory in Fulton. She was a devoted member of the Rochester Church of Christ and in her spare time, she enjoyed quilting, reading, doing word search booklets and just sitting on her deck visiting with friends. Survivors include her daughter, Valerie (Lester) Good, Kewanna; daughter-in-law, Beverly Ross, Greencastle; grandchildren, Leah (Clay) Henry, Greencastle, Todd (Stephanie) Good, Harvest, Ala., Tim (Lindsey) Good, Wheaton, Ill., Leslie (John) Beagle, Carmel, and Stephanie (Aaron) Wilson, Rochester; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Reggie Ross; granddaughter, Heidi Ross; seven brothers; and four sisters. Per Eunice’s request, no services will be observed. Interment was at Mud Creek Chapel Cemetery, Macy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rochester Church of Christ. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Jack Castleman U.S. Army Veteran Jack Castleman, 77, Rochester, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at his residence. On Aug. 15, 1944, Loyd Wesley “Jack” Castleman was born in Rochester. He was the treasured son of Clyde and Clarice Good Castleman. Growing up, he shared his childhood with an older sister, Bonnie. As a youngster, he grew up on the farm, where he learned a strong work -$&. ethic and attended Burton School. Jack graduated from &$67/(0$1 Rochester High School with the class of 1962. Answering the call of patriotism, Jack served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. During his service stint, he was awarded two Purple Hearts and the Medal of Honor. He was honorably discharged in 1968. On March 22, 1968, Jack and Anita Ann Yeazel were married by the Justice of the Peace Thelma Carr. They have shared 54 years of life’s adventures. Together they raised four wonderful children. The family tree continued to grow with the additions of two more generations. Jack continued to farm with his Dad for many years. He also served as a truck driving professional, hauling cargo from coast-to-coast. His favorite destinations were Oregon, Maine and Connecticut. More recently, Jack drove for Kevin Smith of Smith Farms, hauling grain to the market. With a love for the outdoors, Jack could be seen on his John Deere mower manicuring his yard with meticulous efforts. On a hot summer day, he enjoyed an ice-cold beer to chill after a job well done. He also annually helped Anita plant a small garden, harvesting green beans and tomatoes for the family’s winter use. With great intrigue, they all watched the sunflowers grow and Grandpa Jack took pictures of the “Grands” standing beside them. An avid John Deere man, Jack had restored two tractors. He was especially proud of his antique John Deere 520 and the JD 3020, both in pristine condition. Left to cherish Jack’s memory are his wife, Anita; two sons, Allen Castleman of Indianapolis and Kurt Castleman of Argos; daughter, Carmen Castleman and companion Tim of Fishers; grandchildren, Amber Calvert, Aaron Vanspeybroeck, Garrett Loyd Sommers, Cearra Castleman, Brody Alber and companion Taylor Long and Madison Henninger and fiance’ Issac Smith, Riley Alber, Francis Alber Oberg and husband Max, Seth Castleman, Emily Castleman and Brayden Castleman; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Also surviving is Jack’s special neighbor, Jerry Prokopec and wife Marcia. Preceding Jack in death are his parents; daughter, Angela Castleman-Alber on May 31, 2022; and sister, Bonnie Overmyer on Dec. 8, 2021. A celebration of the life of Loyd Wesley “Jack” Castleman will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family from noon until the hour of the service. Military honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the United States Army Honors Team. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County DAV Van Fund, 815 Main St., Rochester, IN 46975, Attn: Ric Foust VSO. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www. goodfamilyfh.com.

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Darrel E. Bruner, 84, Silver Lake, died at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2022. He was born Dec. 14, 1937. He married Anita M. Parker Oct. 6, 1957; she survives. '$55(/ ( Also sur%581(5 viving are his daughters, Deb (Scott) Teel, Akron, and Paula (Gary) Anglin, El Dorado Springs, Mo.; three grandchildren and seven great-grand children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester D. and Neva F. Bruner; and brother, Alton D. Bruner. Following his wishes, no services will be held at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.

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Robert Lee “Bob” Burch, 91, North Manchester, died at 7:35 a.m. Sunday, July 10, 2022. He was born Sept. 2, 1930. He married Joann Johnson Aug. 24, 1952; 52%(57 /(( she survives. ¶%2%· %85&+ Also surviving are his four children, Sharon Burch, Lawrence, Kan., Carolyn (R.J) Jones, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., Kenneth Burch, Austin, Texas, and Steven (Joan) Burch, Honeoye Falls, N.Y.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 16, at Wabash Friends Church, 3563 S. SR 13, Wabash. Burial took place in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Thelma L. Butcher

Thelma L. Butcher, 90, Denver, died Sunday, July 10, 2022. She was born April 4, 1932. She married Robert E. Butcher May 28, 1950; he preceded her in 7+(/0$ / death. %87&+(5 She is survived by four children, Mary Ann Cox, Orange Park, Fla., Ray (Sharon) Butcher, Peru, Peggy (Randy) Myers, Roann, and Donna Klok, Fishers; eight granchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Alta Strong; two brothers, Loyd and Bob Strong; and three sisters, Esther Everest, Gladys Coffing and Opal Grumpp. Funeral services were held Monday, July 18, at Olive Branch Church, 4581 E. 1200 N., Roann. Burial took place in Roann Community Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Roann.

Christine Marie DeZenzo

Christine Marie DeZenzo, 49, Elkhart, died Thursday, July 14, 2022. She was born April 9, 1973. She is survived by her daughter, Anne Marie (Shawn) Good, Rochester; sons, Danny (Elayna) Phillips, Elkhart, and Joshua DeZenzo, Robert (Cheyenne) Phillips, Ala.; six grandchildren; father, Robert DeZenzo; sisters, Jennifer (David) Leffel, North Liberty, and Elizabeth (Aaron) Seamon, Noblesville; and a brother,

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OBITUARIES Continued from page 4 Michael (Jamie) DeZenzo, Mishawaka. She was preceded in death by her mother, Karen DeZenzo. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. &+5,67,1( Palmer Fu0$5,( neral Home'(=(1=2 River Park Chapel, 2528 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend and Southlawn Cremation Services are assisting with arrangements.

Jane E. Ewing Jane E. Ewing, 90, Winamac, died Sunday, July 17, 2022. She was born March 10, 1932. She married Richard J. Ewing July 23, 1955. Surviving are her sons, -$1( ( (:,1* James J. (Debra) Ewing, Carmel, and MSgt. Patrick A. (SMSgt. Theresa) Ewing, Ret. USAF, Tipp City, Ohio; daughter, Margaret J. “Peggy” Ewing, Indianapolis; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Ora and Effie Luree Whipple; husband, Richard J. Ewing; sons, Michael R. Ewing and Thomas L. Ewing; granddaughter; and sisters, Patricia L (Gerald) Hagen, Betty S. (Paul) Willison. Wake services will be held 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at Frain Mortuary, 305 E. Main St., Winamac. Visitation will follow from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 29, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Winamac. Burial will take place at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Beverly A. Hartzler Beverly A. Hartzler, 88, Akron, died at 1:06 a.m. W e d n e s d a y, July 13, 2022. She was born May 15, 1934. She married Larry T. Hartzler July 27, 1951; he %(9(5/< $ preceded her +$57=/(5 in death. She is survived by her son, Chad Hartzler, Akron; sister, Evelyn McDonald, Muncie; brother, Chris (Dianne) Pearson, North Manchester; sister in law, Patsy (Channing) Utter, Akron; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Ruth Ann Harter, Akron. Preceding her in death were her parents, Teleford A. and Phyllis A. Pearson; in-laws, Joe and Helen Hartzler; and brother-in-laws, Charles McDonald Hartzler, Stephen Richard Hartzler and Jerome Hartzler. Funeral service took place Saturday, July 16, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Interment took place in the Akron Cemetery.

belle Rogers, Winamac, Doris Warner, Rochester, and Carol Kindig, Mentone. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Marjorie Cave, Betty %$5%$5$ / Putman and +2//2:$< Linda Brennan; and brothers, George Harvey Jr. and Donald Harvey. The arrangements have been entrusted to King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone. Following her wishes, no services will be held at this time.

Oren D. Norman Oren D. Norman, 90, Akron, died at 7:44 p.m. We d n e s d a y, July 13, 2022. He was born July 2, 1932. He married Ruth E Fletcher July 11, 1953; she 25(1 ' survives. 1250$1 He is survived by his daughter, Becky (Gordon) Rust, Seymour; sons, Richard

Norman, Mike Norman and Arthur (Melissa) Norman, all of Akron; two granddaughters; daughter-inlaw, Leisa Norman, Mentone; brother, Roy Norman, Warsaw; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Judel Norman; six sisters and six brothers. Funeral services took place Monday, July 18, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Interment took place in the Akron Cemetery.

Don Duane Thompson Don Duane Thompson, 70, Argos, died Thursday, July 14, 2022. He was born Oct. 17,1951. He married Carol Roush in 1970; she survives. He is also '21 '8$1( survived by 7+203621 his son, Shawn (Alysia Desbiens) Thompson; daughter, Gretchan (Will Anderson) Thompson; six grandchildren and one greatgrandson; sisters, Bonnie Lohmann, Loralie Coffin; sister in law, Maurine (Don) Wrede; and many nieces and

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

Zimmerman - Ramer Wilma F. Zimmerman, 19, Rochester, and Galen Eugene Ramer, 20, Sheridan, Mich.

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County Courts: Caudill— Chelsea Caudill, Rochester, and Cody Caudill, Rochester. With children. Siebert— Melinda A. Siebert,

Rochester, and Thomas M. Siebert, Rochester. With children.

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David Wayne Willard D a v i d Wayne Willard, 52, Rochester, died at 8:20 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born Oct. 1, 1969. He married Audrey “Jeanine” Spradling Sept. 5, 1998; '$9,' :$<1( she survives. :,//$5' He is also survived by three daughters, Merissa (Kenneth Taylor) Spradling, Chicago, Illi., Aubrey Danielle (Cameron Patterson) Willard, Nappanee, and Amber Victoria (Robert Kite) Willard, Rochester; two granddaughters; mother, Frankie Swango, Rochester; siblings, Valerie (Eric) Hammel, Rochester; Jeremy (Kellie) Swango, Rochester, Drew Swango, Rochester, Chad (Missy) Swango, Holiday, Fla.; brother-in-law, Gene (Autumn) Spradling, Phil Spradling; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding him in death are his father, Wayne Marion Willard; and stepfather, Mel Swango.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 21, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 120 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Daniel Owen Voreis D a n i e l Owen Voreis, 68, Argos, died Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born Dec. 20, 1953. He married Denise A. Voreis March 3, 1984; she survives. '$1,(/ 2:(1 He is also 925(,6 survived by his daughters, Christine (Brian Hides), Lake Buff, Ill., Tracy (Andy Dabasinskas) Voreis, Centennial Colo., and Karisa (Sam) Laughlin, Carmel; son, Kreig (Christina) Voreis, Carmel; five grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Voreis, St. Petersburg, Fla.; brothers, Thomas (Darcy) Voreis, Nobelsville, John (Fran) Voreis, Grandville, Mich., and William Voreis, Argos; sister in law, Beverly Voreis; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Orville J. and Nita Louise Voreis; and brother, Jacob Voreis. Services were held Wednesday, July 20, at Bourbon First United Methodist Church, 204 N. Washington St., Bourbon. Burial took place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

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

Rochester, IN

Complaints Discover Bank v. Penny Wentzel, Rochester, $1,759.50. Crown Management, LLC v. Jacob Walker, Silver Lake, $918.14.

Traffic Violations The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County Courts: Speeding — Cheryl J. Yoder, Auburn, Ky., $196; Yan H. Cheng, Des Moines, Wash., $160.50; Alia J. White, Winona Lake, $150.50; Ivy A. Young, Burnettsville, $171; Claudine Mukandoli, Avon, $160.50; KC Maricle, Rochester, $160.50; Cuong H. Huynh, Lafayette, $160.55.

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Fulton County Farmers Market 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday. Come visit the market on the east side of the courthouse, 815 Main St., Rochester. Fresh vegetables, local honey, flowers, freeze dried candy, pasture raised poultry and more to see. —o— Play Bingo followed by chair volleyball 9:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Fulton County Community Center and Council on Aging, 625 Pontiac St., Rochester. —o— H.O.P.E. Floats Friday 5:307:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the courthouse square, Rochester. Service provider and first responder fair. Music, games and food. Free Admission. —o— Free kids fishing clinic presented by Fulton County Bass Masters and Lake Manitou Association 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Woodlawn Hospital Pond in Rochester. Open to ages 6-13. Fishing pole and bait provided. Registration is recommended; lakemanitou.org/events/kidsfish. —o— Epic Community Event 2-3 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Fansler Park, 1037 Washington St., Rochester. High energy games, hilarious mascot skits and powerful gospel message. Event is for everyone. —o— Back to School Community Event 3-5 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Fansler Park, 1037 Washington

St., Rochester. Enjoy snow cones, cotton candy and food from the local Tate Dogs food truck. Face painting and other activities. Giveaways for new shoes and sports equipment along with giving out school supplies and bags from Fulton County Pack-a-Backpack. —o— Adult crafty corner at Akron Carnegie Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St., Akron, will be doing a decorative serving tray 4-6 p.m. Thursday, July 28. The cost is $5 per person. Class size is limited. —o— CASA of Fulton County First Annual Fishing Contest 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Lake Manitou DNR Ramp. 50/50 drawing, door prizes, food and refreshments provided. Contact CASE for rules and regulations at (574) 223-2183. —o— The 10th annual Fulton County Habitat for Humanity Raise the Roof Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, July 30, at the Round Barn Golf Club at Mill Creek. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Tee off begins at 9 a.m. Contact the Fulton County Habitat for Humanity for more information at (574) 223-9478. —o— NightShift will perform 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Fulton Park during Fulton Fun Days. Bring a chair and enjoy a variety of oldies. Park is located at 301 E. Aitken St., Fulton. —o—

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Fulton County Animal Center Rummage Sale Fundraiser held at the Fulton County Historical Society Museum, 37 E. 375 N., Rochester. 3-7 p.m. Early Bird Friday 8 a.m. through 2 p.m. Aug. 5; $2 admission; 8 a.m. through noon Saturday, Aug. 6; $1 admission. Fill a bag for $5 Sunday, Aug. 7; no admission. —o— The 31st Annual Golf Scramble sponsored by Fulton County Council on Aging at Elk’s Golf Course. Tee times 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Deadline to register is Friday, July 29. Call (574) 223-6953 for more information. —o— Metal band Echoes of Oblivion are to play at The Native Nook, 616 Main St., Rochester, 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Tacos and Tarot truck will be set up in the alley. Co-hosted by Putt’s Bar and Grill. All ages welcome. —o— Ducks Unlimited Annual Greenwing Field Day 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Fulton County Conservation Club, 3916 N. Meridian Road, Rochester. Free for kids ages 8-17 accompanied by an adult. Contact Dave Horvath for more information at (574) 952-1876.

Fulton Fun Day’s unique attractions One unique feature of the Saturday, July 30 festival will be chainsaw artist Sherri Corn, who will be set up near the softball field. Not only will she have pieces of her art on sale, but she will be carving throughout the day. Speaking of the softball field, Jim Finke, coach of the Fultonbased 14U softball team “Rush,” has organized a tournament starting at 2 p.m. and will also include “Intensity” from West Central and the Rochester 14U team. You don’t want to miss the Taekwondo demo from Dave Cholger’s Blue Dragon Taekwondo facility with great student demos and audience participation. Mainstreet Entertainment’s Ken Urschel will be onstage with his Karaoke helping to announce that event and others. There are so many great events. Look for the full lineup in next week’s issue of the Shopping Guide News

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LION RECOGNITION — The Rochester Lions Club recently conveyed the coveted Melvin Jones Fellow to Lion Virgil Biddinger. He is a 48-year member of the Lions, initiating his membership at Talma, then transferred to the Rochester Club. In addition, Biddinger is a member of the elite racing Lions. He has also served as a 28-year member of the Board of Directors of the Fulton County REMC retiring last year. Photo provided by Jeri Good.

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PUBLIC AUCTIONS Crooked Lake Golf Course Auction Online only. Bid now through 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 20. 55 E. Morsches Road, Columbia City. Golf carts, tractors, grounds-keeping equipment, trailer, appliances, electronics and tools. www.BidMetzger.com

Online Only Real Estate Auction 6 p.m. Monday, July 25. Kosciusko County. Offered in three tracts. Tract 1: 4160 S. Packerton Road, Warsaw, remodeled home on four acres with multiple outbuildings. Tract 2: 483 S. 800W, Warsaw, home on one acre. Tract 3: 9236 W. 100S, Etna Green, veal barns or convert to storage. www. BidMetzger.com

Online Real Estate Auction 6 p.m. Thursday, July 28. 139 N.

Michigan St., Argos. Open House: 5:30-6 p.m. Thursday, July 21. Commercial storefront with upstairs apartment. Main level features 2040 square feet with showroom, office and rest room. BidMetzger.com. Gary Spangle, auction manager, (574) 5511768.

Borton Estate Public Auction 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30. 10140 E. 700N, Walkerton. Three bedroom, two bathroom manufactured home with 17 acres and heated three-car garage, open building. Personal property: Tractors, skid steer, backhoe, vehicles, trailers, storage containers, buildings, implements, lawn, garden, shop, guns, household and miscellaneous. For pictures, go to ballrealtygroup.com. Auction location 7 miles south of Walkerton on SR 23 to 700N, then east to site.

Fulton County Republican Women drawing winners The Fulton County Republican Women gave out prizes during the Fulton County Fair which took place Tuesday, July 12 through Saturday, July 16. Winners of the drawing each won a Patriotic table runner.

The winners for MondayThursday are: Lauren Adley, Ellis Ihnen, Dustin Utter and Angelita Sibert. Friday’s giveaway was an America Porch Board and the winner was Junette Price.

Drawing winners from the Fulton County Democratic Booth The Fulton County Democratic Booth had several drawings at their booth during the Fulton County Fair. Nightly winners included Ben Schaff, Lindsey Shambaugh, Dave

Bowyer and Grace Swinny; each received a set of Starbucks mugs and $25 merchant certificates. Winner of the Starbucks gift basket and $100 merchant certificates was David Rose.

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SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2022 @ 10:00 A.M. MIAMI COUNTY 4-H FAIRGROUNDS, 1029 W. 200 N., PERU, IN 46970 (DIRECTIONS FROM US HWY. 24) North of Peru on Mexico Road to corner of W. 200 N.

FURNITURE: 3-drawer desk, shaker cabinet, dining table w/4 chairs, queen size sleigh bed with matching dresser/mirror, chest & night stand, ornate brass queen headboard, TV stands, living room coffee table, sofa end table, full size La-Z-Boy hide-a-bed, decorative wall mirrors, contemporary chair w/matching ottoman, mirrored curio, 2 organ stools (1 w/claw feet), old rocking chair, oak drop leaf table & 2 bentwood chairs, ornate oak chair, walnut 1-drawer table, walnut dresser, wash stand w/basin, card table & chairs, cedar chest, electric fireplace, 2 fringe edged decorative lamps, misc. table lamps, brass fern stand, 32” Vizio flat screen TV, LG flat screen TV, glass top patio table w/chairs, old square oak lamp table. COLLECTIBLES: Wabash Railroad water can; Jim Shore collectable items, Boyds Bears, Precious Moments, Williraye, Longaberger baskets & basket display tree, Talbot; dolls, milk can, assorted advertising tins, cast iron pieces, old 1970’s newspaper, child’s doll buggy, doll cradle, Griswold iron rabbit mold; old atlas & seal glass canning jars w/lids; 1940 Pepsi Cola bottle; old primitive tools; decorative rocking horse; Avon costume jewelry; old sewing box; old medicine cabinet; old wooden cobblers trays; old oak tray; flatiron; assorted old kitchenware; old manual typewriter; 2-sided Thomas Kincaid tapestry. GLASSWARE: Fostoria glass, Fenton glass, HP Japan tea set, Hull pottery, crocks & bowls, pink & green Depression glass, Iris flower water set, assorted Carnival vases, pressed glass cups, assorted glass bowls, Peru Circus decanters, beer stein, assorted old bottles, (3) amber/ruby candle sconces, teacups & saucers, Longaberger bowl, Pyrex mixing bowls and casserole dish, McCoy bowls, stained glass angels, hurricane candle globes. MISC.: Multiple candles including Yankee, wall pictures & paintings, linens, pillows, area rugs, misc. baskets, assorted mantle shelves, assorted wooden frame mirrors and picture frame, 2 pcs. marble slabs, tin baking molds, metal items, dishes, toaster, pots, pans, coffee maker, can opener, silverware, kitchen utensils, puzzles & games, propane grill, Christmas and Halloween décor & much more. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Statements made at auction take precedence over written material. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after it is sold. All sales are final and all items are purchased in “AS IS” condition. PAYMENT: Cash or check only + Sales tax will be collected.

Personal Property of: Marlene Doran & Others

AUCTIONEERS

Johnny Hughes AUO8901503 623-210-8269

Terry Hughes #AUO1020269 765-244-0093

Wolfe, along with Weston Kramer. The Kramers shine with a love for the Lord. One cannot attend a Kramers concert without being touched. With Rachel’s soprano voice, Maria’s tender lyrics and family harmonies, doors of opportunity have opened nationally. The Kramers have recently been nominated for “2020 New Artist of The Year” as part of The Singing News Fan Awards. For nearly 25 years, they have hosted the RiverLife Gospel Music Cruises aboard

the Spirit of Peoria Riverboat. At an event with The Kramers, audiences can expect a variety of musical styles with beautiful family harmonies and accompanying instrumentation. Audiences are moved by the sweet, powerful gospel message with each selection. Everyone is welcome to attend the concert at Riverview Community Church, 3780 SR 110, Tippecanoe. There is no ticket charge. An opportunity for a love offering will be given.

Back to the Past in Kewanna Local historian, Bob Clyde, will continue his discussion of Kewanna history. Back to the Past, “Our Kewanna,” will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 27. Back to the Past is a weekly experience, taking place at 11 a.m. the last Wednesday of every month. Coffee and tea time is at 10:30

a.m. every Wednesday morning. Guests are welcome to attend coffee and tea time, visit with neighbors and friends and are then invited to stay for Back to the Past. For for more information, call the library at (574) 653-2011. The library is located at 210. E. Main St., Kewanna.

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WALNUT REPAIR, starters, alternators, generators, costume hydraulic hoses & battery cables, tractor repair, mag neto repair, Mon.-Sat. dawn to dusk. 574-892-5968

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DISH TV $64.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/21/23. 1-866-479-1516

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HUGE YARD SALE: Thurs.-Sat. 8-? 9814 S. St. Rd. 25, Rochester. GARAGE SALE: Sat. 8-1, 926 Sanford Dr. Many items new in box, kitchen, electronics, luggage & more. GARAGE SALE, Friday 8am-2pm, Saturday 8am-12pm, 1603 Jefferson St. TVs, misc. & home decor. NICE GIRLS/BOYS CLOTHES 3mo.-4T, furniture, snow village sets, misc. clothes, tools, lots of misc. Sat., July 23, 1307 Wabash Ave., 8-? BIG 3-DAY SALE! Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8am-4pm, 250 N. Columbia Street, Macy. Complete bedroom set and lots of other furniture, tools, household items and too much to list! Cash only. MULTI-FAMILY SALE! Friday & Saturday 22nd-23rd. Chipper shredder, yard cart, grills, misc. furniture, household & decor items. Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-noon. 1218 N. St. Rd. 25, Rochester (rear of Hardesty Printing).

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LOOK! Now stocking generators. New stock of Echo equipment. Lawn mowers, chain saws, trimmers, small engines, sales & service, new saws and chains in stock. 3871E 700N, Ramer Small Engine, 574-223-3572.

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Someone To Help Build Bird Feeders Your Shop Or Mine Materials Furnished The Tamaracks 574-835-0412 or 574-223-6010 rmswartz@rtcol.com

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FARM Miscellaneous Farm G070 WOULD LIKE TO TRADE Troy-bilt horse for Troy-bilt pony. Call Bill 574-780-4424.

BORTON ESTATE PUBLIC AUCTION 10140 E. 700 N. - Walkerton, IN Located 7 miles South of Walkerton on St. Rd. 23 to 700 N., then East to Auction or West of Plymouth on US 30 to St. Rd. 23, then North 2 miles to 700. (Watch for BAR signs). Off road parking please follow signs on:

Saturday, July 30, 2022 R.E. 9:30 AM — P.P. 10:00 AM (Chicago Time) GREAT COUNTRY LOCATION W/17 Acres Tillable and Woodland • Three Bedroom Two Bath Manufactured Home • 30x56 Three Car Heated Garage/Shop Building — 30 x 32 Open Building

TRACTORS – SKID STEER & ATTACHMENTS - BACKHOE

2008 JD 2305 Compact tractor, HST, M.F.W.D., ROPS, Yanmar 3 cyl. D. engine, (24 h.p.) front bumper, 3pt. w/quick hitch, 26x12-12 rear rubber, 18.8-50-10 front w/ JD 200 CX loader (50” mat. bucket), 62” belly mower, in liked new condition with only 382 hrs.; 1968 JD 4020 D tractor, Synchro trans., wide front, 2 remotes, 18.4-34 good rubber w/hub mt. duals, 1100-16 front rubber, fronts wts. tach works & showing 3891 hrs.; 1966 Massey Ferguson 1100 D tractor, 3 pt., 2 remotes, 18.4-34 poor rear rubber & 7.50-18 fair front rubber w/Kelly DL 3000 loader, 6’ mat. bucket, tractor & loader are in good condition w/3723 hrs. on tach; (no serial # - made in 1981 to 1990) Melroe Bobcat 743 gas Skid Steer, cage, 5 ½’ mat. bucket, 265/70-16.5 like new tube rubber, 1855 hrs. on tach; Kelly 30 front mt. backhoe w/18” bucket (fits on the Bobcat 743); Woodcat hyd. log splitter w/skid steer attachment; Bobcat grapple bucket; Skid steer bale spear, IH rear wts; 300-gal. fuel tank w/stand; Hyd. cylinders; assort. of tires.

VEHICLES – TRAILERS – STORAGE CONTAINERS – BUILDINGS

2007 Chevrolet 2500 ¾ ton 4 WD Ext. cab Silverado pickup, Duramax 6.6 turbo diesel, Allison automatic, red in color; 197,066 miles, body & rubber are good w/some rust; 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 ¾ ton, single cab 4 WD pickup, Cummins turo diesel, automatic, some body rust, good rubber, 285,170 miles, black in color; tandem axle 6 ½’x16’ flatbed Imp. trailer w/4’ beaver tail & ramps, Pintle hitch; tandem axle 7’x16’ flat bed Imp. trailer w/12” rail sides, ramps, ball hitch; utility 5’x10’ trailer, single axle, Pintle hitch, solid steel floor w. tilt bed; 4’x6’ single axle metal bed trailer w/draw bar hitch; snowmobile trailer; shop built pick up box trailer (rough); 8’x20’ storage container; 7’x7’ container mounted on trailer frame (rough); (2) 8’x12’ storages buildings.

IMPLEMENTS

M.F. 20 dbl. disc drill w/cyl.; DMI 3 pt. 11 shank 12’ chisel plow; Oliver 3 pt. 4-16” plow; Ford 12’ tandem axle disc w/cyl. & Buster bar; Brillion 16’ pull spring tooth harrow w/folding wings & finger tine leveler; Glenco 3 pt.4 R Danish tine cultivator; Kewanna 3 pt. 7’ blade; 9’ dbl. solid roll packer; 3 pt. 4’ tiller; 8’ pull single disc.; 4’ pull tandem disc.; The following items are in rough condition: IH 5’ pull rotary mower; PTO fert. box on truck frame; JD 494 4R Day planter; (3) gravity wagons; running gear; pull type sprayer w/ SS tank; elevator, 10’ fert spreader 4 cyl. engine w/hand clutch & pulley; other misc. scrap iron including I beams, 4” steel pipe, (2) mobile home trailer hitches, Meyer 7’6” pick-up snow blade; plus much more.

LAWN – GARDEN - SHOP

Noma 9/27 dual stage snowblower 9 hp. 27” auger, lights, chains in like new cond. w/very little use; JD F935 Hydro mower w/72” front deck, 3,661 hrs.; JD 316 rider mower w/48” deck; JD 112 hood; Troy-bilt 18 hp. riding mower w/42” deck; Troy-bilt Bronco tiller w/5.5 hp. engine; Craftsman garden tiller; Agrifab lawn vac. w/gas engine; Brave log splitter w/gas engine & trailer; JD A22 power washer; push mowers; Schwinn & Roadmaster bicycles (like new); Muller stationery mixer w/ gas engine; Miller generator/welder w/trailer; Air Hawk 60 gal. 5 hp. upright air compressor; Coleman Power mate 8 hp. gas air compressor; Myer 12 ton press; (3) Echo chain saws CS 8000, 5500, & 3400 (like new); chain saw sharpener w/stand; chain saw parts; Poulan 445 pro limb saw; Echo limb saw; Stihl weed eater; Worx weed eater & Worx leaf blower; (2) Craftsman stacking tool cabinets; (2) plasma cutters (1-Lincoln, 1-Smith, very good); Milwaukee & Craftsman power tools (grinder/drills – etc.); Shoptool miter saw; Mikita Saw Zaw; (3) porta power w/cases; Milwaukee ban saw; Craftsman table saw; air nailer & wood working tools (like new); garden hoses; ext. cords; several bolt bins w/good assort. to be sold as one lot; very lg. assortment of brand name hand & garden tools; Duracraft 16 spd. upright drill press; Acetylene torch w/tans; 7 pcs. (newer) chisel set w/case; 40 pcs. (newer) router bit set; fuel & oil hand pumps; misc. jacks; several log chain & binders; several sections of white vinyl picket fence; small park bench; appliance carts; (2) nice white vinyl arbors; approx. 15-yard ornaments.

(2) GUNS – HOUSEHOLD – MISCELLANEOUS “Guns will be sold at 10:00 AM” MT Wickman black powder w/bayonet (dated 1827); Anshutz/Savage 22 bolt action rifle w/scope National Safe Co. (18”x24”) safe w/comb.; Whirlpool 22 cu.ft. stainless steel refrigerator/deep freezer; Apt. sz. refrigerator; Speed Queen HD gas dryer; clothes rack; Dining room table w/6 chairs; mahogany sofa table: matching love seat & couch; coffee table; hutch; ivory color 3 pc. bedroom suite w/queen bed; sleep number queen bed w/headboard; (2) white lg. wardrobes; Seiki 20” office desk w/chair; GE toaster; flat screen TV; GE toaster oven; bowl & pitcher set w/stand; several sweepers; floor fans; butcher knives; E. roasters. AUCTION NOTE: 2 ring auction with household & shop at 10 AM followed by Lawn & Garden, then the Trucks, Tractors, and Implements. Very large & good auction with variety. Go to our website for pictures.

Cash or Good Check w/Proper I.D. — Food & Restroom Available — Not Responsible For Accidents

Lynn Borton Estate — Owner Ball Auction & Realty, Inc., 302 E. Center St., Bourbon, IN 574.342.8299 or ballrealtygroup.com AC39500040 AUCTIONEERS: DARYL BALL - MARK GETZ - RYAN LIZZI - TED ANNIS

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Zimmer Stump Grinding FREE QUOTES

574-224-9747 Eli Zimmerman

DIY STUMP GRINDER RENTAL

CONSTRUCTION HELP WANTED Full-Time • Weekly Pay

Must have own transportation and basic knowledge. Pay based on experience.

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CY’S TACKLE SHOP 6926 N. 250 E. ROCHESTER, IN

HOURS: Closed Sun.-Mon. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. NO AFTER HOURS SALES

• NIGHTCRAWLERS • RED WORMS • BEE MOTHS

DRIVER WANTED

Looking for Driver with CDL Tanker endorsement. Experience with pulling tanker, preferred Knowledge of Electronic Log Display. Gone thru the week and Saturdays when needed. $80,000-$100,000+ gross annual. Non-Hazmat. Feed Products. Willing to train the right person. Must have good driving record and excellent attendance a must. Based out of Kewanna.

Call 574-817-0181

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From the City Projects Room —

LED lights around the courthouse As of this writing, project number two on the City Project Board has been completed. Last week, the nine LED lights and %\ 7(' '(1721 poles around 0$<25 2) the court52&+(67(5 house were installed. Friday night was the first night they were in use. They join the other 27 LED lights, poles and speakers installed downtown last year, making our combined city street light total 536. I wish to thank Michiana Contracting, as well as Randy Williams, Duane Border and all city employees for their efforts in completing this project in a timely manner. As mentioned previously, this was one of 16 projects we are working on with the goal of completing much needed improvements to the city, while working within our budget and taking advantage of grants, ARPA and economic development funds to complete these improvements. It is not just a case of making the improvements; it’s about doing them without additional tax or utility customer increases to our residents. For instance, monies we receive yearly from economic development tax went toward this project. A question we ask when deciding how to pay for projects of this nature is, “what is the return on investment?” Or simply, what and when will there be a “payback for this investment.” Of course, in this case, along with a better looking downtown, the accounting payback is the maintenance and electric savings by

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tion”. We are still following that course and will continue while reporting project completions as they happen. Next report will be an update on project number three on the board, “water main upgrade to Deere Crossing addition.” Thank you.

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LEISURE, RECREATIONAL Misc. Merchandise P200 REAL ESTATE RENTALS Misc. Recreational M110 WANTED-Pier space to rent on Bruce Lake for a pontoon. Just for the summer season. Please call 574-224-2200.

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Misc. Merchandise P200 Machined Castings Specialties currently has full-time openings on 1st shift for CNC machine operators and light assembly workers. Experience would be great but on the job training is available. Benefits for full-time employees include: health and life insurance, paid holidays, vacation time and retirement plan. Please apply in person at 290 Blacketor Drive, Rochester, IN.

SOLID WOOD entertainment center with storage. $50 obo. 574-835-2795 4 POST QUEEN BED - solid wood; 3 pc. dinette set - dropleaf table. 574-835-0096. Free queen mattress/box spring, clean. Rochester. NEWER LG WASHER & Whirlpool dryer, both electric, $500 for pair. Solid oak queen bed w/sleep number mattress, $500. 574-876-3884

Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt Request a free Quote. Call before the next power outage: 1-855-948-6176 Paying top cash for men’s sportwatches! Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Patek Philippe, Heuer, Daytona, GMT, Submariner and Speedmaster. Call 833-603-3236 Put on your TV Ears & hear TV w/unmatched clarity. TV Ears Original originally $129.95 - now w/this special offer only $59.95 w/code MCB59! 1-888-805-0840 Safe Step. North America’s #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1600 off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855-417-1306 Aloe Care Health medical alert system. Most advanced medical alert product on the market. Voice-activated! No wi-fi needed! Special offer w/code CARE20 for $20 off Mobile Companion. 1-855-341-5862 Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936 The Generac PWRcell solar plus battery storage system. Save money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages & power your home. Full installation services. $0 down financing option. Request free no obligation quote. 1-877-539-0299

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Full Tilt Arts putting Fulton County public art on the map tion project, completed two murals and have almost finished a third in downtown Rochester with the encouragement and support of businesses and residents of Fulton County. The community’s embracing of these and upcoming projects has helped get them ‘on the map’ as an up and coming arts destination, potentially attracting visitors who will stimulate the local economy with their patronage. They are excited by the idea that the Indiana Arts and Culture Passport will introduce new visitors to all of Rochester’s arts offerings, including The Native Nook, The Times Theater and Elemental Art Studio.

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Church to offer their condolences and support. Now, 18 years later, the memory of Kelsey lives on, even through people who never met her, including some who weren’t yet born when she died. Each Thanksgiving morning since 2004 faithful supporters show up for the “I’m Thankful Four,” a four-mile road run to benefit the Kelsey Mikel Memorial Foundation, which provides two scholarships to NorthWood High School seniors. The first is a $1,500 one-time scholarship to a senior member of the school’s yearbook staff and the second, the “Dreams Come True” award, given to a senior “with passion, vision and dreams, who has plans to impact the world in positive ways.” The scholarship provides ( 4V[OL $1,000 annually for four years to a senior NorthWood Y /L -VY ;OL )V`U student who applies and is then selected by the nineZ ElkAfter person board, which includes Mikel. year’s o Edithis :LL 7HNL tion Reachin awards are given, Mikel said theVol. foundation have ch g Elk 35, No.will hart, Kos 3 provided more than $105,000 in aid to students. ciusko, Nob The annual run and walk, which began only seven le And LaG months after Kelsey’s death thanks to the organization www.seniorli range Counties of family friends, has grown into a popular Thanksgivfenewspaper s.com ing morning event that attracts hundreds of runners, walkers and supporters each year. The event, which was held virtually in 2020 and both in-person and virtually in 2021, plans to return to a full in-person format this November. The Mikels have been active in many other organizations to help preserve their memories of Kelsey. They have been active in the Indiana Donor Network, which helps facilitate organ, tissue and eye donation and transplants across the country. They are also active with the organization’s annual “Gift of Life Celebration,” at which Mikel has played an integral role as its emcee for several years. “August 21 is a day that I’ve always allowed myself to be in a bad mood,” Mikel said, referring to the anniversary of his daughter’s death. “Last year on August 21, my daughter, Mattie, gave birth to our first grandchild. It has allowed me to redefine that day.” Mikel said one of his wife’s biggest fears was people wouldn’t remember Kelsey. Through their efforts and the support of their community, it is assured that her memory will continue to live on. For more information about the “I’m Thankful Four” run, visit www.thankfulfour.org or email info@ thankfulfour.org.

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“O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty %\ 5(9 521 land, where 385.(< no water is” (Psalm 63:1). Some Christians have learned little of a daily devotional life. What is the secret of victorious living was? There is no magic formula that can be pronounced. If any word could describe it, I would say surrender. The second word I would say would be devotion. Nothing can take the place of a daily devotional life with Christ. Your quiet time, your prayer time, the time you spend in the word, is absolutely essential for a happy Christian life. You cannot possibly be a happy, dynamic and powerful Christian apart from a daily walk with Jesus. Let’s use David in the Old Testament as our example. David’s experience in the dry, desolate wilderness without water prompts him to consider his thirst — that of his soul. What he truly thirsts for is not water, but God. This thirst had been satisfied when he was able to gaze on the glory of God in his sanctuary, the tabernacle. But, in the wilderness, David longs for God’s glory (see Psalm 63:1-2). Even in the wilderness, David finds satisfaction, joy and comfort in praising God. Better than life itself is the faithful love God demonstrates toward those who fear him.

When you, like David, realize God’s faithfulness is more important than life-sustaining necessities such as food and water, you, too, will praise him with joyful lips. Such genuine worship will sustain you in your own wilderness experiences (see Psalm 63:3-5). As David lay awake at night, he could have been consumed by his troubles. Instead, he disciplines himself to meditate on God, because he is his helper. God’s right hand — a metaphor for his sovereign power — supports David. David’s ponderings should make you ask where you focus during your times of suffering. To whom do you first turn for help? (see Psalm 63:6-8). Even though David is chased from his throne, he is certain his enemies would be defeated. This was not self-confidence but Godconfidence. In spite of the fact a rebellion had taken his crown, David believes the state of affairs was temporary. Therefore, he would rejoice in God, knowing the liars who oppose him would not succeed. No matter the negative circumstances you face, put your confidence in the one whose love for you is “better than life” (see Psalm 63:9-11). Jesus Christ is calling Christians today to cleansing, to dedication, to consecration and to full surrender. It will make the difference between success and failure in your spiritual life. It will make the difference between being helped and helping others. It will make a difference in your habits, in your prayer life, in your Bible reading, in your giving, in your testimony and in your church membership. This is the Christian hour of decision. Read Ron Purkey’s Bible study outlines at www.rcpbibleoutlines. com free on the website. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.

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New Woodlawn Hospital CEO touts four-star service %\ '$9,' +$=/(',1( 6WDII :ULWHU In June 2022, Woodlawn Hospital, 1400 E. 9th St., Rochester, welcomed new President/CEO Alan Fisher. Fisher has a long career in hospital administration and most recently directed MidValley Hospital in Omak, Wash., which, like Woodlawn, is a rural, critical care hospital. He helped turn the economically-struggling Mid-Valley around through collaborations with surrounding hospitals to provide new services. However, during his nearly 45year career, Fisher has also led hospitals in South Bend and a mental health institution in Indianapolis. “I’m very familiar with this corridor,” he commented. One of the attractions of the job, he added, was its proximity to his daughter and grandchildren, who live in Erie, Mich. Fisher grew up in Washington state, where he attended Washington State University, earning degrees in political science and business administration. He was first introduced to health care as a medic in the Army, where he served on active duty for four years in the 1970s. “I like taking care of folks, and

health care is one of those fields,” he said. “It’s constantly changing. You don’t get stale in this business, which makes it exciting and fun.” After helping manage Army health clinics, including one in Saudi Arabia, Fisher left the Army and was an assistant administrator in a hospital in upstate New York before earning his first leadership position in Bowdin, Ga., in 1987. He is a fellow with the American College of Health Care Executives and board certified in hospital management. The biggest challenge a small, rural hospital like Woodlawn faces, said Fisher, is receiving reimbursement from the government. “Seventy-five percent of our money comes from Medicare and Medicaid,” he noted. During the pandemic, he added, Woodlawn was receiving 102% reimbursement for treatments; however, in the last few months that number has dipped down to 3% below. “We’re not even getting our money back.” This is compounded by the fact Woodlawn has a small community to pull from. But Fisher relishes the challenge and he is enthusiastic about what Woodlawn offers. “We’re the best-kept secret in

Indiana,” he stated, noting Woodlawn’s four-star rating, the only hospital in the area to achieve such a rating. “Nobody knows about us. We have a job to do getting the word out.” To that end, he is currently looking for a marketing director to help execute a plan for touting Woodlawn’s exemplary service record. “This hospital has a lot to offer. It’s a diamond in the rough.” Fisher is also fond of the culture in both the hospital and surrounding community. “These are great dedicated people. Everybody in this hospital has a smile on their face,” he observed. “We need to show off our physicians, outlying clinics and the services we provide.” Like at Mid-Valley, Fisher also plans to collaborate with other health institutions to both reduce costs and provide “greater depth of service.” Already, he pointed out, Woodlawn provides obstetric services to Pulaski Memorial Hospital. He sees additional opportunities in Warsaw, Peru and Wabash. Fisher also looks forward to becoming a part of the community. He has already met with the county commissioners, the coroner and visited the county 4-H

Faith Outreach hosts back-to-school event in Fansler Park July 23 Faith Outreach Center is hosting a free back-to-school event from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, July 23, in Fansler Park, 1307 Washington St., Rochester. Faith Outreach will have Fulton County Pack-A-Backpacks available for those not yet reg-

istered. The backpacks are filled with all of the supplies students need for their grade. There will also be a giveaway of shoes, all closed-toed, with sizes from toddler size 11 to youth size 6. Free hair cuts will also be provided.

Entertainment will include two bouncy inflatables, a hot dog stand provided by Tates Dogs, cotton candy, snow cones and lemon shake-ups. For more information, visit Faith Outreach Center on Facebook.

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Letter to the editor Habitat home recipient asks, are you next? Dear Editor, I cannot express the words “thank you” enough. Thank you to the Fulton County Habitat for Humanity and Community. Wrapping up the process, I want to walk you through it. Could you be the next family? First, I want to address the many emotions or thoughts you may have that are making you hesitate. There is no shame. We all fall on hard times that may set us back. Life happens. It’s what you do about it that makes the outcome exceptional. All my pride is held within my husband and our four beautiful children. We couldn’t be prouder than to provide our children with an adequate home to flourish in. Fulton County Habitat for Humanity is not a handout. They are giving you a hand up. Our family had outgrown our space and it needed a lot of work. With having children, we had medical debt. Two years ago, we began paying off that debt and working to raise our credit. On a chance, I filled out an application for Habitat after reading the qualification. Yes, you must qualify, just as you must if you were going to get a house loan from the bank.

To qualify you must have a stable income. Also, your pay-to-debt ratio is figured in. When we began the application, half of our debt was paid off with a plan in action to finish paying it off in full. Once you are selected, each adult must complete 75 hours of volunteer service to break ground. During the process, the kids must complete 10 hours. Once you have broke ground, all adults must complete 25 hours of service before you may move in. Once completed, you will have a mortgage to pay that is affordable, without interest. One of the biggest things to remember during the whole path is to be patient and remember everyone helping with your home is a volunteer. I write this in the hope that it may answer any questions you may have. Don’t be afraid to accept a hand up and apply today. You can find the application online at fultoncountyhabitatforhumanity.org, then you can mail it to P.O. Box 843, Rochester. With that being said, are you the next family? Emiley White Newest Fulton County Habitat for Humanity Home recipient

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The Times Theater in downtown Rochester was recently awarded a Fulton County Community Foundation impact grant specifically for the restoration of the marquee by Kokomo-based Clifford Signs, in the amount of $45,000. Estimated cost for the complete restoration is $118,000. Clifford Signs Operation Manager Andrew Bergin, along with Clifford Signs Painter Garry Goff, met with the theater board Wednesday, July 13, to pick out paint swatches

and discuss the restoration project. In addition to color matching, Clifford Signs was given a deposit of $47,193.94 for the project, which began earlier this week. The board has already received marquee donations in the amount of $30,000. First Federal Savings Bank committed the remaining funds Thursday, July 14, about $15,000 to match the foundation gift. The marquee will be fully funded once the remaining $27,000 is raised for the match to be achieved.