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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR Rochester woman inducted into Eagles Hall of Fame %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 *XHVW :ULWHU “I joined the Eagles Auxiliary in 1990,” stated Lois Lyons, Rochester. “My husband Michael is active in the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Rochester, and I wanted to be involved in the sister organization. I’ve held every office in the local auxiliary except secretary/treasurer. I’ve also held every office in the district except secretary/treasurer. I’ve held every office in the state except secretary. I’m now the state treasurer.” This past June 19 at the state convention, Lyons received a

plaque and was inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame. “We met the third week of June for our state convention at the Marriott Convention Center in Indianapolis,” Lyons explained. “I had no idea I’d receive a plaque or be inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame. I was both surprised and honored.” She and Michael make a good team. “When I was captain/president of the ritual team, Michael and I traveled the whole state, recognizing aeries and auxiliaries that had been around for many years. There are 80 aeries in the state and 63 auxiliaries.” Lyons loves traveling and

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Hedge apples Good neighbors: Someone wanted hedge apples. The Dented Can grocery has some - outside in a crate. 25 cents each or ﬁve for $1, located on SR 119 between CR 11 and CR 9.

Square dancing Good neighbors: This is reply to square dancing info: If you already know how to square dance and want a location to dance. There is only one club in this area. That is the Belles and Beaus Club in North Manchester. We have our dances the third Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall located in Warvel Park, northwest corner of Market Street and Seventh Street in North Manchester from 6-8 p.m. The next dance will be Dec. 19, with a carry-in meal at 4 p.m. then the dance to start at 6 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. If you have questions, call me at (260) 215-3694. Leave a message and phone number so I can call you back. If you are wanting to learn how to square dance, it is too late to get into the class we have going right now. But if you’re interested in learning to square dance and/or know others who are interested give me a call at (260) 215-3694, leave a message and we will give you a call as soon as we have another class ready to begin. The more who want to learn, the quicker we will start another set of lessons. I will also call you back right away, so you know we have received your call.

Shepherd’s Pie Good neighbors: Here is the foolproof formula — you pick the mix-ins. There are five steps to this wonderful dish and requires a bit more effort than just a ground beef stir fry with mashed potatoes on top. Cook the potatoes: Peel 2 pounds potatoes (choose one kind) and cut into large chunks. You can leave the skin on Yukon or red-skinned potatoes. Peel the skins off russet potatoes. You choose the variety you want. Cover the potatoes with cold water in a large pot; season with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, 20 minutes. Pick your meat: Choose one kind or use a combination — you’ll need 1-1/2 pounds total of ground beef, ground lamb, or ground turkey. Make your filling: 1. While potatoes cook, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in 1 chopped onion or sliced leek and 2 large carrots, parsnips or turnips (or a combination). Season with salt and pepper, stirring until vegetables are soft, 5-7 minutes. 2. Increase the heat to medium heat and add the ground meat. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 minutes. Spoon off fat and season with 1/2 half teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir in 2 finely chopped garlic cloves or 1 teaspoon jarred minced and 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh finely chopped thyme; cook until softened, 1-2 minutes. 3. Make a space in the center of the skillet; add 3 tablespoons tomato paste and cook, stirring until darkened, about 1 minute. Stir into meat mixture 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Stir in 3/4 cup dry wine or red wine, tomato juice or stout. Simmer until the skillet is nearly dry, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup low-sodium broth and simmer until the mixture is saucy, 4-5 minutes. Choose your mix-ins: Stir in 1 cup frozen vegetables: peas, corn, Lima beans, or mixed small vegetables. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish. Assemble the dish: Drain the potatoes and return to pot, Add 4 tablespoons butter and 2/3 cup half-and-half or whole milk; mash well. Season potatoes with salt and pepper and add up to 3

of the following mix-ins; 2 chopped scallions, 1 clove garlic, grated or 1 teaspoon jarred; 3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1-2 tablespoons dijon mustard; or 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish. Spread potato mixture over meat with back of spoon. Bake at 425 degrees oven, preheated, until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes.

Cast iron care Good neighbors: Never wash cast iron in soapy water. Clean in running water and always dry on top of a stove with high heat until completely dry. Add a few drops of veritable oil and coat bottom and sides. When cast iron is rusty or not releasing foods; wash, dry and oil generously, then bake in the over at 450 degrees for four hours. Usually it just takes one deep cleaning and you have a nice pan again. When you have stuck on food, soak in a little water and use a hard plastic scraper or something that “scrubs.” When storing, put a clean coffee ﬁlter in your pan to protect the surface — Another cast iron lover.

Donation suggestion Good neighbors: Probably a month ago some asked how to know which organizations to donate to are honest or a hoax. I don’t really have a good answer for that but thought I could recommend an organization we like and trust. Christian Aid Ministries is a non proﬁt, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization that has many different programs you can choose from to donate to. They help with the many physical and spiritual needs of people here in America and around the globe. This organization’s operating costs is only 2% of the total cost of donated goods. You can request newsletters or reach CAM for more information at: P.O. Box 360, Berlin, OH 44610. Phone: (330) 893-2428, online: christianaidministries.org.

New questions Sewing machine thread — Do you have good quality thread (sewing machine) you would like to get rid of? Doesn’t matter what color. I’ll use it for comfort tops. Give me a message at (574) 773-2780 ext. 1. Televisions — I have two small TVs that will work with satellite. If interested call (574) 8622783. Hearing aid batteries — I have a bunch of hearing aid batteries. No. 675, expiration date 2024. If interested call (260) 215-1504. Kitchen range — Free to anyone who comes to pick up; a brown propane kitchen range with a 110 plug-in for ignition. (574) 825-4204, ext. 0. Bunk beds — Does any good neighbor have bunk beds tat they would like to sell? Twin mattress size or larger. If so, call (574) 248-2074. Need last mowing — Any good neighbors out there who can help a senior with the last mowing for my property in Middlebury and to arrange for snow removal in the winter months? I’m in poor health. Can’t do it by myself anymore. Please respond to this column. Brake pads — Anyone out there who can put brake pads on a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer? Reasonable? Text (574) 358-1391. Mallard ducks — Does any good neighbor want ﬁve young, raised tame, mallard ducks? I can no longer care for them. Please respond to this column or text (574) 276-6028. Donate egg cartons — Where can we donate egg cartons? If you need them text (574) 298-4824. Landscape rocks — I am looking for some landscape rocks approximately hand size. I need to edge a ﬂowerbed about 15 feet. Does anyone have rocks they want to get rid of? Bristol area. Please call and leave message or text (574) 361-3236.

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John James (Jim) Brazil, 74, Rochester, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Saturday Nov. 13, 2021, surrounded by his family at his residence. Jim was born June 25, 1947, in Detroit, Mich., to James and Helen (Chmelarsky) Brazil. His family moved to Geauga County, Ohio, where he spent his childhood with his sisters Jackie and -2+1 -$0(6 Judy. -,0 %5$=,/ Jim met the love of his life, Janet Irene Jayne, they married Oct. 9, 1971, and shared 50 years of life adventures together. Jim was active in the Jaycees in Burton, Ohio, he volunteered at the Log Cabin on Burton Square, collecting maple sap and making maple candy. Jim and Jan became parents to a son, Brian, in 1973 and a daughter, Wendy, in 1976. Jim’s family became his everything. He was by his children’s side and active in whatever activity they were in, whether it was making derby race cars for Boy Scouts to loading horses for horse shows. For 15 years Jim and Jan would take their children to the Ohio State Fair for 4-H square dancing competitions, and you could find them as well at the Great Geauga County Fair camping and supporting his children 4-H and GHPA. Jim liked to end the day with a piece of pie from the Hambend Grange booth. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son, Brian. Jim was active in the Hubs Square dance club. He worked at the Geauga County Highway Department for 31½ years. Jim was baptized in the early ‘80s at Faith Baptist Church in Newbury, Ohio, where he became a member and later a trustee for 40 years then became a member of United Methodist church. Although his children grew up got married and moved out of state — he loved any time he could get with his grandchildren. Jim was truly the wind beneath his family’s wings. Jim was preceded in death by his parents James and Helen Brazil, sisters, Jackie Sherman and Judy Bosley. He is survived by his wife, Janet Brazil of Rochester; son, Brian and Elsy-Rose Brazil of Lorton, Va.; daughter, Wendy and Matt Reinartz of Rochester; grandchildren, Mindy and Cody Brazil of Centerville and Fairfax, Va., respectively and Kyle and Tanner Reinartz of Rochester. He was known as Uncle Jimmy to all his nephews and nieces — they thought he was the best uncle. Celebration of life will be held in the spring at the United Methodist church in Middlefield, Ohio. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Carlotta D. Roe Retired from Hart Schaffner and Marx Carlotta D. Roe, 89, Rochester, passed away at 10:56 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born March 17, 1932, in Knox, the daughter of William and Doris (Corey) Solliday. On April 8, 1952 in Rochester, she married George H. “Doc” Roe. He preceded her in death &$5/277$ ' Aug. 18, 2001. 52( Carlotta had worked for Wile’s Department Store and retired from Hart Schaffner and Marx. She enjoyed interior decorating her home. Survivors include her children, Wayne Douglas Roe, John Patrick Roe, Mary Sue O’Dell, Nancy Patricia Hart, all of Rochester; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Marks, Angola; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lisa Marie Tillman and brother, William Solliday. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Suzanne M. Waltz, 71, Rochester, passed away at 4:07 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born Aug, 5, 1950, in Rochester, the daughter of William H. and Norma (Wagoner) Caddy Sr. On Oct, 24, 1981 in Rochester, she married 68=$11( 0 Byron W. Waltz; he survives. :$/7= Suzanne had worked at Manitou Training Center and attended Living Faith Ministries. She enjoyed playing games and was active in Life Care Center activities over the years. Survivors include her brother, Pat Caddy, Columbia City; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, William H. Caddy Jr. and David A. Caddy, and sister, Marilyn Caddy. Funeral services were held at noon, Thursday, Nov. 18, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Homer, Rochester. Friends called from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the funeral home. Burial was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www. zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Annette Wise Member of Fulton County Historical Society Annette Wise, 55, Indianapolis and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 4:31 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, at Eskenazi Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born Jan. 14, 1966, in Tipton. She was the daughter of John Hartman and Sharon Sue (Vance) Kelley. On Nov. 22, 2003, in Rochester, she married Michael Wise. He preceded her in death March 6, 2017. Annette had been a homemaker. A fan of history, she belonged to the Fulton County Historical Society and was an active contributor to the website Find a Grave. Annette was an organ donor, her gift provides life to three other people. Survivors include her sisters, Darlene (Jack) Criswell, Kokomo, Lee Ann (Jason) Kirk, Peru, several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Private interment will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Historical Society. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Ruth E. Fox Ruth E. Fox, 81, died Nov. 5, 2021. She was born Oct. 11, 1940. She married Kenneth Fox, Plymouth, June 3. 1967, he survives. Also sur587+ ( )2; viving are children; Michelle and Sam Golden Argos; Kevin and Tania Fox, Knox; Keith Fox, Plymouth; Jennifer and James Bond, Plymouth; siblings, Margaret Bradley, Indianapolis; Richard and Nancy Smith, Monterey; Catherine and Phil Mueller, Tinley Park, Ill.; Glen Smith, Noblesville; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24,

at St. Michael Church, 611 N. Center, Plymouth. Arrangements have been entrusted to Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.

Robert J. Hardesty Robert J. Hardesty, 82, died Nov. 12, 2021. He was born July 20, 1939. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Summey Hardesty; 52%(57 - daughters, +$5'(67< Kathy and Larry Bowens, Rochester; Kelly and Don Wanamaker, Cromwell; sister, Mary VanHook, Goshen. Funeral services were held Nov. 18 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial followed at West Goshen Cemetery.

Daniel L. Kindig Daniel L. Kindig, 64, Bourbon, died Nov. 15, 2021. He was born June 25, 1957. On May 5, 1979, he married Jacqueline Walters, she survives. Also sur'$1,(/ / viving are his .,1',* daughter, Kayla and Cameron Summer, Winona Lake; son, Matthew and Sunny Kindig of Vicenza, Italy; ﬁve grandchildren; sister, Teresa and Raymond Hansen, Francesville; in laws, Duane and Geneal Walers, Tippecanoe; brother in law, Brett Walers, Bourbon; nieces and nephew. Memorial services were held Sunday, Nov. 21, at Bourbon First United Methodist Church. A celebration of life was held at the Bourbon American Legion following services. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home was entrusted in assisting with arrangements.

Jack Lynn Pfledderer Jack Lynn Pfledderer, 70, Rochester, died Nov. 7, 2021. Jack was born Feb. 12, 1951. He is survived by one son, Jason and Yankho Pfled-$&. /<11 derer, South 3)/(''(5(5 Bend; one daughter, Kimberly Yeager, South Bend; his seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Wilson, Rochester, Betty Brady, Rochester; brothers, Ken and Karen Pfledderer, LaCrosse, Jerry Pfledderer, Wanatah, and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life was held at the I.O.O.F Cemetery at 620 W. 3rd St., Rochester, Thursday, Nov. 18.

Merry Thomas Merry L. Thomas, 61, Rochester, died 4:29 p.m. Nov. 13, 2021. She was born March 8, 1960. She is survived by her children, Amber and Char- 0(55< 7+20$6 lie See, Rochester; Jasper and Cheyenne Thomas, Rochester; River and Elizabeth Thomas, Rochester; ﬁve grandchildren; brothers, Don Riemersma, Michael Jackson; nieces and nephews; sister in laws, Michelle Lucas, Cheryl Thomas; great nieces and nephews. Services were held Sunday, Nov. 21, at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

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Lois Jean Scott, 87, Rochester, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport. She was born June 6, 1934, in Camden, the daughter of Thurlow and Vera (Isaacs) George. On June 25, 1961, in Camden, she married Robert W. Scott. He preceded her in death Dec. 22, 2012. /2,6 -($1 Jean had been a homemaker and had also 6&277 worked as a bank teller at Logansport State Bank and the former Farmer’s and Merchant Bank in Rochester. She had been an avid Indiana University and Notre Dame fan. Survivors include her children, Kevin (Konnie) Scott, Rochester, Lisa (Mike) Barry, Clarkston, Mich., Christopher Scott, Bainbridge; grandchildren, Skyler Scott, Rochester, Lillian Scott, Bloomington, Noah Scott, Bainbridge, Taylor Scott, Rockford, Ill., Tyler (Maggie) Barry, Lake Orion, Mich., Madison (Luke) Donald, Grand Rapids, Mich., Annalee Barry, Auburn Hills. Mich.; great-grandchild, Mason Barry, Lake Orion, Mich.; sisters-inlaws, Adela George, Gordonsville, Va., and Janet George, Kokomo. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Max George and Robert George. Graveside services were conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at the Camden Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Carla R. Lowe Enjoyed arts and crafts

Carla R. Lowe, 57, Rochester, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Thursday Nov. 4, 2021, at Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born April 20, 1964. in Rochester, the daughter of Warren and Nancy (Norman) Ousley Jr. On April 7, 1985, in Akron, she married Jimmy W. Lowe. He preceded her in death July 12, 2021. &$5/$ 5 /2:( Carla had been a homemaker and enjoyed arts and crafts as well as ﬁshing. Survivors include her children, April Lowe, Madison, James (Rachel) Lowe, Rochester; grandchildren, Oscar Martinez, Akron, Zachary Martinez, Akron, Aydin Ousley, Macy; sisters, Patty (Ben) Ousley Jr., Macy, Tina (Phillip) Amburgy, Rochester; brother, Joseph (Rebecca) Books, Macy; companion, Rader Campbell, Tippecanoe; and his daughters, Sarah Snyder, Bourbon and Holly Lozier, Tippecanoe; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Anthony Wayne Ousley. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 17, 2021, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends called from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial was in the Athens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carla Lowe Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

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

Jurado - Garcia Paulina Jurado, 19, Akron, and Cristobal Fernandez Garcia, 24, Akron

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County Courts: Nolen — Courtney Nolen, Akron, and Travis Lee Nolen, Macy. With children. Benzing — Yadira O. Benzing, Rochester, and Mitchell A. Benzing, Rochester. Beehler — Shoda D. Beehler, Rochester, and Troy L. Beehler, Rochester. With children.

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The following petitions have been ﬁled in Fulton County Circuit Court, Judge Arthur Christopher Lee presiding:

Complaints Community Wide Federal Credit Union v Daniel Perdieu, Rochester, $14,613.76; Jamie McTaggart, Rochester, William Maurer, Rochester, $13,908.91; Ryan L. Reasoner, Rochester, Teresa A. Reasoner, Rochester $11,152.39 Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC v Rebecca Keiser, Kewanna, $534.65 Discover Bank v Holt Harding, Rochester, $9,119.19; Samuel William Sr., Kewanna, $1,625.16

Superior Court

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

Complaints Crown Assest Management, LLC v Mallory Harder, Rochester, $964.14 First National Bank of Omaha v Jeffrey Tomaga, Rochester, $29,288.79; Cathy E. Townsend, Rochester, $6,316.62

Civil Plenary Roger Mann, North Judson v Patsy Jewell, Rochester

Traffic Violations The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County Courts: Speeding — Raelyne N. Summeier, Mishawaka, $192.50; Joana G. LeePates, South Bend, $150.50; Eli Beachy, Indianapolis, $171; Thomas O. Musser, Springfield, Ill., $160.50. Operating with expired plates — Rina A. Patel, South Bend, $160.

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“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) When the early church gathered, their purpose was to give thanks. It was a part and parcel of their worship. %\ 5(9 521 Someone 385.(< had a psalm, someone had a prayer, someone had a word from the Lord, and a lot of people had an opportunity to say thank you. When we have fellowship with believers in smaller groups, it is good to have a time of giving thanks. In Ephesians 5:18, Paul cautions us to be ﬁlled with the Holy Spirit. And what will happen? “Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.” Joy, rejoicing, prayer and praise will happen. In Ephe-

sians 5:20, he says, “Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” According to the Apostle Paul, a Spirit-ﬁlled believer is a thankful believer, a joyful believer, a praying believer. If you are ﬁlled with the Holy Spirit, thanks will gush out of you for everything. Even in times of trouble, Paul says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6). In times of great anxiety, fear, worry and stress, be thankful. “Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. … Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him” (Colossians 3:15, 17). In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, the responsibility of the Christian believer to the Lord is described in terms of his heart attitude. He is to have inward incessant joy, continual unceasing prayer, constant daily thanks. And these three commands — rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks — penetrate the innermost recesses of the redeemed heart. They are the best measurement of a person’s spiritual condition. It will lead to a right attitude in all your duties, responsibilities and ministries. If you are not a

joyful, prayerful, thankful person, you are struggling with the ﬂesh. When the Holy Spirit controls you, those things fall into place. Then the Apostle Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” This is attached to all three of those commands, not just the last one. God’s will in Christ Jesus is that you would have constant joy, constant prayer and constant thanks. If you are ﬁlled with the Holy Spirit, you will speak to yourself in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. That is rejoicing. And you will offer that to the Lord, because that is prayer. You will give thanks. Because it’s good to be in the family of God and have faith in Jesus Christ. Read Ron Purkey’s Bible study outlines at www.rtcol.com/purkey free on the website. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.

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high school education. This includes tuition and supplies for traditional two and four year colleges and universities, trade, vocational, and technical schools. In total and thanks to their generous donors, the promise has contributed a total of nearly $83,000 to Fulton County students since 2016. Their families have contributed almost $260,000 during the same time period. Developing a habit of saving is part of the promise plan and it certainly looks like this is happening in our community. The last two years alone have seen deposits in student accounts of more than $18,000 per year from their promise funds. They are hoping to continue this program with their incentives at their present rate, but they need community help to maintain this level. “Giving Tuesday” is coming up Nov. 30. This is an excellent opportunity to take a donation to the Northern Indiana Community Foundation and help the promise earn a community match. If

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Homelessness campaign being launched Fulton County HOPE is launching the Hope for Homeless Fundraising Campaign to address the need for affordable housing. Their campaign is about offering a hand up, of any size, for those working in poverty without a home. If you feel moved by the idea of supporting their mission in ending homelessness in the community, consider donating to this cause. All funds collected will go toward providing equal access to this very basic human need. Use the QR codes found in the ad in this week’s issue of Shopping Guide News to support this cause and save Saturday, Nov. 27, for the event to raise awareness on this issue on the courthouse lawn.

Those watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year should keep their eyes open for a local face. Akron native and Tippecanoe Valley High School senior Brianna Feldman will be one of the many people performing in it. Feldman’s participating with Spirit of America Productions. She will be performing a twominute routine alongside several hundred fellow cheerleaders. “It feels surreal to be participating in the parade,” she said. “I’m honored to be representing not only my school but also my state as I am the only person from Indiana attending. I’m overall very excited to go and learn new things that I hopefully can bring home and also meet new people.” Feldman had to try out to be eligible to participate. She said she actually qualiﬁed to go last year, but COVID-19 restrictions prevented those under 18 from being in the parade. This will be Feldman’s ﬁrst time visiting New York City as

%5,$11$ )(/'0$1 well. She’s been prepping for the performance. “I’ve been working hard making sure I am ready for all the practices and also learning all the new material that I will perform once I am there,” she said. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airs from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 25, on NBC, with an encore from 2-5 p.m. The parade will also be livestreamed on Peacock.

Updates and happenings A German Christmas market, Christkindlmarkt, has fun for everyone. Located in downtown Peru, on the courthouse square, enjoy ice skating, arts and crafts, food and drinks, and music. Bring the family 2-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28. For more information call (765) 469-2049. —o— Story time at the Kewanna Library, 210 E. Main St., 6-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27. Story time is a time to listen to stories, make crafts, eat treats and lots of fun. —o—a Kids craft available at the Fulton Library, 7420 Liberty Ave., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29. —o— Fulton County Public Library is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the Rochester branch, 320 W. 7th St. Your donation can help save more than one life. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and use ZIP code 46975 to ﬁnd our drive and make an appointment. —o— Bingo at the Rochester Public Library 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2. All ages are invited to play. —o— Holiday stroll downtown Rochester 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, presented by Rochester Downtown Partnership. —o— The princesses are coming for a Christmas show to raise money for CASA of Kosciusko County in the ﬁrst Princess Christmas Extravaganza. There will be two shows, noon to 2 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Empeiria 110, 5729 SR 110, Rochester. There will be singing with a meet and greet. Adult and child tickets are $20. Tickets sold online at ticketstripe.com/empeiria110princess-christmas-extravaganza. —o—

Promise 25th anniversary concert 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Mt. Hope Church. All are welcome to attend. Mt. Hope Church is located on the corner of 700 North and 700 West, just north of Leiters Ford. —o— Country Christmas Craft Show 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Twelve Mile Community Building, 7913 E. SR 16. All artisan, handmade, and craft vendors. Food will be available at the firehouse. —o— Finish your holiday shopping with fun and savings. Join the fun at the first Christmas auction at JuJu’s Gems and Rust Gold, 413 E. St., Kewanna, 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. New in box items perfect for gift giving. Bidding starts at 1 p.m. so it is suggested to come early. There will also be raffles, door prizes, ham and beans or chili served along with soda and hot dogs for sale. —o— Refined’s first fashion show, noon Sunday, Dec. 5, at 102 N. Monticello St., Winamac. Tickets are available for sale at Refined for $10 per person. Portion of the proceeds go to local and regional charities. —o— Habitat for Humanity board meeting, 7-8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at Grace United Methodist Church, 201 W. 7th St., Rochester. —o— Cookie walk 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 11, at Community Presbyterian Church, 6th and Jefferson, Rochester. Homemade Christmas goodies sold by the pound. All proceeds to benefit Rochester Community School’s Backpack Food Program. —o— Come celebrate the season at the Argos Jr.-Sr. High School Christmas concert 7p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Argos High School. Concert featuring the junior high and high school bands and choirs.

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Ivy Tech Circle of Ivy raises funds for local students Members of Ivy Tech Community College’s Circle of Ivy from around the state gathered virtually last week to celebrate their work in support of students at the college’s 19 campuses. Organizers announced, statewide, the more than 1,000 Circle of Ivy members raised $209,713 to fund 78 projects to diminish barriers to higher education and help Ivy Tech students to succeed.

The 103 members of the Kokomo, Logansport, Peru, Rochester, Pulaski and Tipton Circle of Ivy raised a total of $13,950 and chose ﬁve projects to support students in Cass, Fulton, Howard, Miami, Pulaski and Tipton counties. “In the six years since the Circle of Ivy was founded, our group has grown from about three dozen women into more than 100,

the largest ‘circle’ in the state,” said Kelly Karickhoff, executive director of resource development for Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area, who noted the group statewide has grown from 249 members to its current total of more than 1,000. “We are so proud of all the contributions our Circle of Ivy has made to support Ivy Tech students. Our students need us more than ever so the generosity

of our donors is more important than ever as well.” Karickhoff said the Circle of Ivy is open to all women who wish to become members of a powerful network of philanthropists who collectively give back to local Ivy Tech campuses and students. “This is a dynamic and rewarding organization where members can join with other women within their local circle to pool their ﬁ-

nancial resources to make a really great impact,” she said. “We will be recruiting new members – staff, faculty, alumni, students, community friends – to join us in this exciting opportunity to help more students next year.” To learn more about Circle of Ivy, visit ivytech.edu/circleoﬁvy or contact Karickhoff at kkarickhoff@ivytech.edu or call (765) 252-5501.

Family sponsors sought for Miracle Tree program Anyone looking for a way to give back this Christmas season can sponsor a family in need within the Rochester School Corporation or Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation through the Miracle Tree program. Miracle Tree has been a holiday tradition in Fulton County for years thanks to the donors and businesses supporting the program. The Rochester tree is located at Shepherd’s Chevrolet at the corner of SR 25 and SR 14. Tippy Valley trees are set up at Bell Memorial Public Library in Mentone and Akron Carnegie Public Library. Families who have expressed an interest

in receiving help this year were assigned a number. Those numbers were then placed on ornaments and hung on the trees. A potential sponsor will know how many children are in the family and their ages. Each family has a wish list for the sponsors to use when shopping, ﬁlled with clothing sizes and toys requested. If a person, business or organization is interested in sponsoring a family, they simply take an ornament from the tree and give it to the front desk at the dealership or library. The sponsor is then provided a wish list for

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on each wish list on how to mark the gift after it has been wrapped so organizers know which gift belongs to which family and child. There is no limit to the amount of money a sponsor can spend on a family. Gifts will be distributed to

the families with a drive-thru pick up in December. The Miracle Tree assisted 254 families and provided Christmas gifts for more 750 children in 2020. The need is large this Christmas season.

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(StatePoint) Thinking of surprising a friend or family member with a puppy this holiday season? “Before gifting someone with a commitment that lasts well beyond the holidays, make sure you’ve made your list and checked it twice,” says Claire

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dog owners to make responsible decisions this holiday season and are offering the following Do’s and Don’ts to help: Don’t: 1. Surprise your friend, partner or spouse unless they’ve openly communicated that they’re ready to take on the commitment and can prepare for the puppy’s arrival. 2. Wait too long to start looking if you know this is something you and your family want for the holidays. 3. Try and cut costs. Healthy, well-bred puppies can be expensive. If you see something that seems too good to be true, it probably is. 4. Expect a puppy to arrive fully-trained and well-behaved. Puppies can be mischievous and require a lot of time and attention. Do: 1. Leave plenty of time for the entire process, you don’t want to rush selecting the right pup for you. 2. Realize your puppy may not arrive at the exact moment you had hoped for. These are living, breathing animals that require stops and care along their journey. They are not a warehouse package. 3. Plan to be home for the holidays to acclimate your puppy. Be sure to consider what happens when the holiday excitement dies down. Puppies need a great deal of attention, especially during their ﬁrst year. 4. Use reputable services, like PuppySpot, which is authorized by the American Kennel Club and has its own independent scientiﬁc advisory board that collaborates with the USDA to ensure all national standards are exceeded. To learn more about PuppySpot and its promise to connect the nation’s top breeders to caring, responsible pet owners, visit www.puppyspot.com.

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Elevate holiday cooking with quick and easy tweaks (StatePoint) Holiday cooking and entertaining don’t have to be overly complex to impress. Here are quick, simple ways to elevate your meals for memorable experiences your friends and family will love: Balanced Seasoning Are your go-to family recipes in need of an update? Enhance the flavor profile of savory holiday dishes by swapping out salt and pepper and instead, reaching for Livia’s Seasoning Salt, an all-natural, pre-blended seasoning of kosher salt, coarseground black pepper and garlic. “Livia’s is good on just about everything, which is why it’s the notso-secret ingredient in a lot my creations,” says Peter Hoff, executive chef and partner, NOLO’s Kitchen & Bar. You can use Livia’s in a number of ways during meal preparation and table-side to give holiday dishes something extra: • Add flair to appetizers by shaking it into the yolk mixture of deviled eggs or using it to season baked brie. • Season the outside of your turkey with olive oil and a few liberal shakes of Livia’s, or even create your own brine that will become a trea-

sured recipe of its own. • Season hams and roasts with it. • Add it to stufﬁng and mashed potatoes. • Update morning egg bake recipes to wow overnight guests. • Include it on your holiday table so that guests can season their food to taste. For more information, visit liviasseasoningsalt.com. Add Pizzazz To Desserts With a few updates, you can give your standard dessert line-up a touch of elegance. Use fresh ginger in your gingerbread cookies. Create your own crumbs for sprinkling on top of cakes. Garnish slices of pie with a mint or basil sprig or a cinna-

mon stick. Melt your favorite chocolate and drizzle it on anything. Up Your Tablescape Game A holiday feast is the perfect time to create a special atmosphere. And you can do so easily by breaking out your best dishes and utensils, as well as by adding a few natural elements to the tablescape, such as poinsettias, holly, evergreens and pinecones. Ditch the overhead lights and use candles or other warm lighting to create a soft, convivial glow. You don’t need to overhaul your entire menu to make your holiday feast special. Make quick, simple tweaks and additions to your existing recipes and entertaining traditions to elevate the occasion.

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(StatePoint) Music is powerful. Here is how to include music in your holiday celebrations to set a joyful, festive mood and help create happy family memories. 1. Whistle while you work: Decking the halls shouldn’t be a chore. It should be a fun holiday tradition. Create a playlist of all your favorite carols, old standards and pop-infused holiday hits. As you adorn the tree, decorate the cookies and hang the stockings, pop on your playlist to ﬁll the house with your personalized sounds of the season. 2. Create your own music: With more time off from school and work and a treasure trove of seasonal music to draw inspiration from, this can actually be the ideal time of year to take up a new instrument or embark on music lessons. For beginners, consider a Castiotone. User-friendly and created with the goal of making music fun for players of all abilities, it connects to the Chordana Play App, which offers interactive, at home, beginner piano lessons. Plus the keyboard features built-in Christmas carols, perfect for sing-alongs! And because it’s portable, you can “gather round the piano” wherever you spend the holidays. 3. Go caroling: Caroling is one

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engage with the world and ease pain through their favorite music. 4. Attend a performance: From “The Nutcracker” to “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” there are many classic holiday performances staged at theaters all around the country. Enjoy a live show or watch your favorite seasonal musicals at home.

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Tech to the rescue: options to save consumers time this holiday season (StatePoint) Despite increased digital options, the typical consumer still spends 13 hours on hold each year! And of course, there are plenty of things that most people would rather be doing with that time, particularly during the busy holiday season. According to a new survey conducted by Clickatell, a mobile communications and chat commerce company, all of those 13 hours are hours people would rather be spending with family (36%), relaxing (58%) or even doing chores (46%). The same survey also revealed that waiting on hold isn’t just annoying for consumers, it can have a negative effect on brands too. Of those surveyed, 31% said even spending 5-9 minutes on hold can lead to negative feelings toward a brand, and 23% said they are completely likely to give up on a purchase or brand if they fail to meet them on their preferred communication channel. “Retailers and businesses need to more broadly ensure that they’re providing an adequate experience for all customers,” says Jennifer Shambroom, chief marketing ofﬁcer at Clickatell. According to Clickatell experts, here are some of the strategies that companies can adopt to create better experiences for their customers this holiday season and beyond: • Turn consumers’ irritable hold times into helpful conversations with an end-to-end chat solution that enables live agents to communicate with customers over popular chat apps. • Fifty percent of millennials have already communicated with a business via chat apps in the past and 71% use chat apps at least daily. Incorporate a payment link in chat apps, such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger to enable customers to pay for a purchase where they are already spending their time. For example, Clickatell’s new Chat 2 Pay solution allows businesses to send consumers a chat message containing a web link that easily takes them through the checkout process. They don’t have to disclose credit card details over the phone or use a point-of-sale device. • Respond to customers 24/7 with chat communication in a contact center that uses a combination of both AI and human respondents. • Use ongoing and cumulative data resources to understand how and when customers prefer to be communicated with, via email, SMS, phone, etc. • Employ marketing strategies that provide customers with personalized product recommendations that ﬁt their wants and needs. This will require analyzing customers’ behaviors and promoting products based on assumptions and their past purchase histories.

To learn more about the solutions businesses are using to provide better customer service, visit clickatell.com. “During the hectic holiday season, customers don’t want to spend their time on hold – they want to spend it enjoying their personal time off with their families. Thanks to new tech solutions, businesses have the ability to deliver that for customers, while simultaneously helping build brand loyal-

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Must-haves for holiday baking and entertaining (StatePoint) Whether you’re a beginning baker or an experienced entertainer, having the right tools can make the process of holiday party prep faster, easier, more festive – and ensure you

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Role-play toys and game ideas to boost kids’ creativity (StatePoint) Role-playing has the power to boost young children’s creativity, allowing imaginations to run free, while honing social and cognitive skills. Here are a few fun ideas for harnessing these playtime beneﬁts: 1. Kitchen Fun: Whether playing “restaurant” or just pretending to cook a meal at home, kids can imagine they are the chef with the Choppin’ Fun Learning Pot from LeapFrog. Featuring snap-apart veggies, a play knife and cutting board, kids can chop the food, set the temperature dial, add veggies to the pot and watch the pot “boil.” Have kids take your order, follow ﬁve stepby-step recipes to make spaghetti sauce, rainbow soup, corn on the cob, carrot soup and broccoli with cheese, then serve up their creations in the bowl. 2. Sock Puppets: Crafting sock puppets or paper bag puppets

and playing with them is a great way to give kids the opportunity to showcase their artistic side, as well as act out stories and adventures. Use googly eyes and yarn to make the puppets. Then build a “theater” by hanging a blanket between chairs and put on your very own puppet show! 3. Say Cheese: Inspiring creativity and learning, the Fun-23 Instant Camera is a pretend camera featuring picture-taking activities and pop-up animal pictures. Kids can strengthen motor skills and imagine they are a professional photographer by turning the zoom lens and clicking the shutter button, as well as by pushing down the photo cards, which feature animals, shapes, colors, fun facts and numbers. A viewﬁnder color wheel lets kids see the world in yellow, blue or green, and a lens features day and night modes, making visual

imaginative play a snap. 4. Backyard Adventure: With a little imagination, a nearby park or even your own backyard can be the perfect setting to play “explorers.” Count all the types of plants, bugs and animals you spy on your adventure. Collect interesting leaves and rocks. Then, talk about what you observe and discover. 5. Go Shopping: Kids can play “store” and take turns pretending to be the customer and clerk with the Count-Along Basket & Scanner. Featuring play food, shopping lists and an interactive scanner that recognizes each food piece, kids can carry the shopping basket or expand it into a rolling shopping cart. There are eight play foods in a variety of food groups, colors, shapes and numbers. The ﬁsh, carrots, strawberries, cake, bread, broccoli and grapes show off their silly personalities with music and unique

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Make your home more inviting this holiday season by taking these steps (StatePoint) While you may primarily associate insect invasions with warmer weather, bugs are liable to make themselves at home in your living spaces during all four seasons. In fact, it is actually common to see an uptick in spider activity in your home during the colder months around their mating season. What’s more, most bugs are far more resilient than you may realize, and can survive on little food and under strange conditions. (A cockroach can live for an entire week without its head!) To make your holiday guests’ stay more pleasant, banish these unwanted visitors by taking the following steps: • Clean up: The holiday season means more meats, crumbly sweets and sugary treats around the house. But most bugs don’t need much food to survive. In fact, a cockroach can survive for months on a single crumb of food! After cooking and baking, be sure to wipe down surfaces and sweep up crumbs thoroughly. You should also shake out carpets and vacuum rugs in your dining room or anywhere crumbly cookies and cakes are enjoyed. • Defend entry points: Did you know that many of the steps you can take to improve energy efﬁciency in cool weather have the added beneﬁt of helping to keep bugs out of your home? Keep entry points of your home sealed, such as the garage door, and caulk small cracks in your home’s foundation and siding. These measures will go a long way toward regulating the temperature in your home, and also toward preventing insect infestation. • Banish bugs without hesitation: While many traditional bug sprays direct you to clear the room during and after use, there are effective alternatives that allow you to spray and stay that won’t disrupt your holiday festivities. Zevo, a brand of nature-inspired insect control products, has sprays for spiders, ants, wasps and whatever other critters are hunkered down in your

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Bluebirds in northern Indiana should signal spring My older d a u g h t e r OUTDOOR NOTES came home from taking our dogs for a walk along the road one morning recently and told me she’d just seen seven By Neil Case b l u e b i r d s. They had been perched side by side on the power line that runs along the road past our house. Seven bluebirds near the end of October. The next morning my daughter and I drove into town and there were seven bluebirds, perched on the power line, just as my daughter had said they

had been the day before. Bluebirds are migrants. They ﬂy south for the winter. They leave us in northern Indiana before the ﬁrst signs of winter. But not this year. Here it was, near the end of October and there were seven bluebirds. We’ve looked for the bluebirds every day since. But they’re gone. We saw them two days. Bluebirds, to us in northern Indiana, are birds of early spring, not late fall. Bluebirds in northern Indiana are birds that indicate spring. But these birds were there the last week of October. Then they were gone. But other years when we’ve seen bluebirds it has meant spring is near. We can see the signs. The bluebirds, of course, and days getting longer, nights shorter, buds on the trees swelling, opening,

leaving spreading. Bluebirds are thrushes, birds of the same family as robins. They’re very much like robins. They’re a little smaller. Their heads are blue, not black. Their backs and tails are also blue, not gray like robins. But they have rusty breasts like robins and young bluebirds are spotted, also like robins. But what were bluebirds doing in northern Indiana late in October? We bird watchers call birds of northern Indiana that time of year, most of which have been with us all winter, year rounders. They’re non-migrants, house sparrows, black-capped chickadees, white-breasted nuthatches, tufted titmice, blue jays and cardinals and at least at our home a few morning doves. Two morning doves have been com-

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ing to our bird feeders almost every day and have been all year. One bluebird on the power line in front of our house this time of year would have been a rare bird, seven, in my opinion, were a sensation. A robin on the power line past our house I’d have called a rare bird. I’ve seen a robin near our house recently. I’ve seen two robins near our house recently, though they weren’t together. The bluebirds are gone. But the weather is still mild for winter in northern Indiana. It’s been unusually mild for several years. Eight of the last night years have been the mildest on record for northern Indiana and for much of north America. But back to bluebirds. They’re early spring migrants, as I’ve already written. This winter some have almost been non-migrants. I’m presuming the bluebirds we

saw a few weeks ago have now gone south. Will they return early also, perhaps even as early as Christmas? Will we have snow, a white Christmas? As a boy I looked forward to a white Christmas and living in northern Iowa I always got my wish for a white Christmas. The weather has changed since I was a boy. We call this new weather global warming. The weather has changed and with it the time of migration of many birds, including seven bluebirds, the falling of leaves, the freezing over of rivers, streams and lakes, the blooming of wildﬂowers, hibernation and other activities of mammals, activities of amphibians, the swarming of insects, frogs and toads and turtles and other critters and most of all the activities of people with their machines and movements and life styles.

Culver-Union Township Public Library awarded $20K grant Culver-Union Township Public Library has received a grant in the amount of $20,669.56 to help support the Culver community in its recovery from the impact of COVID-19. Grant funds will be used to implement technology solutions to make it easy for library users to conduct business and pursue their educational goals in a new digital society. Erin Lawrence, Culver Library director, noted, “the grant funds we’ve been awarded are making it possible for us to implement new, public facing technology that will improve access and the library experience of our users. In the year ahead, we will be using grant funds to install self-checkout kiosks in both the adult and youth areas, purchase a versatile printer for public use, and deploy personal device charging stations in key study and work spaces inside the library. By incorporating this new technol-

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Mentone Chamber holding Christmas open house Dec. 4 Mentone Chamber of Commerce is holding a Christmas open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Mentone Fire Department, 201 W. Main St. The event will include a Christmas tree decorating contest, silent auction, Santa Claus and a craft show. For more info visit Mentone Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.

Vaccine and testing side holiday hours The Fulton County vaccine site at 1009 W. 3rd St., Rochester, will be closed Nov. 25-26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. December schedule for the vaccines will be 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. Walk-ins accepted. The site will be closed Dec. 2324 for the Christmas holiday and also Dec. 31 for New Years. Moderna, for ages 18 and older; Pﬁzer, for ages 11 and older; and Pﬁzer pediatric, for ages 5-11 are available.

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LAND AUCTION 143.78 Acres, more or less – Offering in 4 Parcels Section 32, Walnut Township, Marshall County, IN

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Monday – December 13, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. Auction Site: Marshall County Community Center (4H Fair Grounds – 202 West St., Argos, IN) Parcel 1 - 20 Acres, more or less, with approximately 16.7 acres tillable and 3 acres in woodland. Predominate soils are Crosier and Wawasee. Road frontage along the North side of SR 110. Parcel 2 - 20 Acres, more or less, mostly all tillable. Predominate soils are Wawasee, Crosier and Brookston. Road frontage along the South side of 20B Road. Parcel 3 - 16.78 Acres, more or less, mostly all tillable. Predominate soils are Crosier and Brookston. Road frontage along the South side of 20B Road. Parcel 4 - 87 acres, more or less, approximately 83.18 acres tillable. Predominate soils are Rensselaer, Crosier, Wawasee and Houghton muck. Farm has been tiled. Road frontage along the North side of 20B Road, West side of Hickory Road and South side of 20th Road. 10% Earnest Money Deposit Due Day of Auction For Further Information contact the Auction Company

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achieved the designation, said TVSC Superintendent Blaine Conley. At the meeting, the board accepted various donations and grants to help with school needs. The donations and grants include: • A $1,685 donation from Core Mechanical Services Inc. for uniforms for the Tippecanoe Valley High School girls soccer team; • A $1,000 donation from Good Oil Co. related to school safety at the high school. The high school is considering using the money for ﬂashlights and temporary lighting

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PUBLIC AUCTIONS Slater Real Estate Auction 10:30 a.m. Nov. 27. West of South Whitley on SR 14, 7½ miles to auction site, 3670 SR 14, Claypool. Watch for King Auction signs. 40 acres, two parcels. Parcel one: Split-level home, 2,783 square foot kitchen, living room, ﬁve bedroom, ﬁnished basement, three bath, two car attached garage, barn, pole shed, sells with 4.3 acres. Parcel two: 35.7 acres. Open house, 3-5 p.m. Nov. 7. Auction King service, (260) 229-1554 or (260) 723-4378. Public Real Estate Auction Noon Nov. 27. 601 Monroe St., Rochester. Former Earl Gaerte Race engine builder operation. More than 20,000 square feet on 2.6 acres. Open house 2-5 p.m. Nov. 5. Kipker Estate Auction 10 a.m. Nov. 27. 948 W. 300 S., Warsaw. Vehicles, trailers, farm and livestock equipment, lumber, scrap, antiques, art and more. MetzgerAuction.com

Real Estate Auction 5:30 p.m. Nov. 29. 1212 Pearl St., Rochester. Evelyn Rensberger, owner. .30 acre lot north of lake. Three bedroom, one bath, two car garage, screened porch. Contact Ball Auction & Realty, Inc. for showing. ballrealtygroup.com. Real Estate And Personal Property Auction 4 p.m. Nov. 30. 106 Westview Court, Argos. Personal property auction at 5:30 p.m. Two bedroom, one car attached garage. New roof, newer furnace, central air, 12x12 sun porch. 24x34 detached insulated shop building. Ball Auction & Realty, ballrealtygroup.com. Live Public Auction 10 a.m. Dec. 4. 11536 4A Road, Plymouth. Antiques, glassware, furniture, tools, long guns. Ted’s Auction Center. www.gotoauction. com ID 6381.

Hibid Online Only Auction Auction opens Dec. 11 and ends Dec. 16, Olsonauction.hibid.com. 259 S. 700W, Winamac. Advertising deadline: Nov. 22. Call Nate at (574) 242-1262. Consignments taken 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 4 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6-9. Inspection 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 10. Cropland And Woods Auction 6 p.m. Dec. 7. 5303 E. 100S, Claypool. 33 Acres cropland and woods. BidMetzger.com Land Auction 7 p.m. Dec. 13. Marshall County Community Center, 4H Fairgrounds, 202 West St., Argos. 143.78 acres offering in four parcels, Section 32, Walnut Township, Marshall County, SR 110 and 20B Road, Argos. Location: 5 miles south of Argos on Michigan Road to SR 110, then east 1.5 miles to Hawthorn Road, then north to 20B Road, then east to property, watch for Ball Auction signs. Ball Auction & Realty Inc., (574) 342-8299.

4 steps to get back on the road after a tire warning light (BPT) - It’ll happen to every driver and likely at the most inopportune moment - like when you’re running late, on a family road trip or commuting to work. A familiar dashboard light will ﬂick on in your car. Sometimes, the low tire pressure indicator can mean it’s time to add more air, caused by regular wear-and-tear or a sudden change in the weather. But other times, the light leads drivers down a road that requires them to buy a new set of tires. So how do you know? Hankook Tire offers four things to consider when the tire light turns on to help determine the next steps to get you back on your way: 1. Kick the tires Seventy-eight percent of drivers say that checking their tires is a regular part of their maintenance routine, according to Hankook’s latest Gauge Index survey. If it’s been awhile since the last time you checked your tire pressure, the light could just be indicating that it’s time to add air. Luckily, 86% of drivers consider themselves conﬁdent in put-

ting air in their tires in a proper manner with the right amount of pressure. If you aren’t in that majority, look for a tire dealer that offers a free air check, and refer to the panel of your driver’s side door, or your owner’s manual, for your vehicle’s ideal pressure reading. 2. Don’t pause after pressure Tire pressure checks can be an opportune time to examine the overall health of your tires, so don’t stop inspecting just because your pressure is perfect. Look at your tread, too. An easy way to check the tread is to insert a penny upside down into the groove of your tire. If Lincoln’s head is fully visible, it’s time to drive to the dealer to buy new tires. Many drivers need to purchase a set of tires at some point; one-in-four has had to purchase new tires more than four times. 3. Know what you’re looking for If your pressure light eventually leads you toward a point of sale, there’s plenty to consider, like where to make the purchase,

and what is most important for your vehicle, and your wallet. The survey found that when deciding where to go to buy their tires, consumers most consider price (45%), where they can get their preferred brand (20%), and the tire dealer’s product knowledge (14%). And once they ﬁnd a dealer they like, most Americans (78%) will return to the same location when they must make another purchase in the future. 4. Talk it out Once you’re at the dealer, knowing which tires to buy can be an overwhelming choice. Over a third of drivers (35%) do their own research on brands and where to get the best deal. But the tire dealer and its repair team can also be a great resource - in fact, a quarter of Americans base their decision on the recommendation of a mechanic. Regardless of who inﬂuences your decision, communicate your priorities: whether that’s getting the best price, ensuring that your tires have a top safety rating or that they’re the right tires for your driving habits.

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Coat drive continues in Rochester Fulton County Pack A Back Pack’s annual winter coat drive is coming to a close, but there is still time to make a donation. Until Wednesday, Dec. 8, you can drop off your donations at Tidewater Executive Tax Service, 806 Main St., Rochester. They are collecting gently used

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Protect your houseplants from bugs (StatePoint) If you have recently started or expanded a houseplant collection, you’ve improved your indoor air quality and have added life and vibrancy to your home. At the same time however, your indoor garden may be attracting bugs that can harm your precious plants and annoy you. Unfortunately, not everyone notices an infestation right away. The average household, for example, won’t recognize a fly problem until they’re five flies deep, but even one fly can lead to a larger problem. Follow these three tips to protect your houseplants -- and household -- from bugs: Water plants carefully: Standing water creates a breeding ground for

flying insects such as fungus gnats, which are very small and usually appear in swarms. Because these insects grow in moist soil and their larvae feed on plant roots, you can manage such infestations by reducing the amount of water you give your plants and by improving soil drainage. Take action fast: Did you know that in just one week, flying insects can lay eggs that hatch and mature into more adults ready to breed? For this reason, it’s important to be vigilant and take action at the first sign of a bug problem. Don’t let your guard down: Defend against fruit flies, gnats and flies 24/7 with a Zevo Flying Insect Trap. Just plug the trap into a reg-

ular outlet near your houseplants and wherever ﬂying insects enter your home or gather. Rather than chemical insecticides, the traps use multi-spectrum light technology to lure ﬂying bugs to their doom in a discreet glue sheet cartridge. When the cartridge is full, just replace it and toss the used one without ever having to touch a dead bug. To learn more, visit zevoinsect.com. Taking proper care of plants goes beyond watering them and giving them the right amount of sunlight. It also means safeguarding them from pests. The good news is that by making just a few tweaks, you can offer plants roundthe-clock protection from insects.

Healthy habits for a fresh fridge (StatePoint) Did you know that certain kitchen habits can increase the likelihood for bacteria growth, food contamination and foodborne illness? However, a few simple tweaks to your routine can help reduce these risks and keep foods fresher for longer, leading to

less waste. These healthy habits include cleaning your fridge regularly, setting its temperature to below 40 degrees F and relying on smart storage solutions. HEXA refrigerator bins and trays, for example, elevate food, improve

air ﬂow and extend freshness. To learn more, visit SpectrumDiversiﬁed.com. When it comes to a healthy kitchen, your grocery selections are just one part of the equation. The way you store food items matters too.

winter clothing for children, women and men, including coats, hats, gloves, boots and scarves. Families in need of assistance can call, text or stop by Tidewater during normal business hours to check on availability. They can be reached at (574) 367-7376.

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