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COMMUNITY GARDEN — People started planting items at Rochester’s new community garden in May. Shown are the garden’s Manager Anna Roe, left, and volunteer Carolyn Baldwin next to the garden bed Baldwin is raising produce in.

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Gardening “reduces stress,” noted Carolyn Baldwin. It’s one of the benefits of the city’s new community garden, said Baldwin, a volunteer for it. People began planting items in the 330-square-foot garden in May. It’s located along Pontiac Street near the city’s sledding hill. Roe, who serves as the manager for the project, said she came up with the idea in 2024 after hearing of a community garden in New Mexico while on a trip. She said she spoke with Rochester Mayor Trent Odell, who was on board with the concept.

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He told her the city had a halfacre lot by the sledding hill. “(The city) had tried to have people put houses in here, but (the ground) was too low,” said Roe. “I mean if it really, really rains, this whole thing will be in water, so nobody wanted it. He tried to give it to (Fulton County) Habitat for Humanity, but they didn’t want it.” Roe then moved the garden project under Fulton County Healing Through Opportunity, Positivity and Empowerment’s umbrella, so she could receive funding, with the half-acre lot being leased from the city. She said the garden “fits (H.O.P.E.’s) mission of providing food for people.” Funding for the project came

via various means. Roe said bread was sold through the local organization Loaves of Love to raise money for the garden, with her also receiving donations for it. One of them came from Rochester Metal Products. She said various people helped with putting together the garden as well. Roy Danforth, who’s assisted with community gardens in Marshall County, helped plan the garden’s layout. Kim Landis transported cardboard to the garden, with volunteers laying it and mulch down. Roe noted the cardboard prevents the need for mowing between the garden’s beds. Continued on page 3

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PICKING PRODUCE — The Rochester community garden’s Manager Anna Roe shows off produce she picked.

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Family tradition continues through pageants By LAURIE LECHLITNER Staff Writer “There’s no greater joy than watching your children lead and shine just being themselves,” stated Brianne Miller, Rochester. “Seeing Vivian wearing the crown as Miss Fulton County and watching Vanessa as first runner-up in Miss Teen Fulton County brought back fond memories of my own pageant days.” Brianne was both Miss Fulton County and Miss Round Barn Festival in 1998. “When I was in the Miss Fulton County pageant, I went to Caston High School,” she continued. “I developed friendships with girls from Valley and Rochester. I also gained poise and interview skills. Public speaking and developing interview poise helps a person in all walks of life.” Then, when Brianne advanced to the State Fair pageant, she met girls from all 92 counties in Indiana. “They were from all walks of life, and I had the privilege to represent Fulton County. Those are days I’ll never forget.” Now her two daughters are heading down the same runway. “This is my first time in a pageant,” stated Vanessa Miller. “My sister Vivian was deeper into FFA than I am and had some interview skills before the pageant. With me, public speaking and being interviewed by judges is kind of new.” With a smile, Brianne said, “I

think every young lady wants to wear a crown. I remember growing up and seeing fair queens, saying to myself, ‘I want to wear a crown someday and hand out ribbons.’” Vanessa admits that she looked forward to donning her satin blush-pink ballgown and walking down the runway. “Mom added some embellishments on the dress and a cute choker bow for my neck.” Brianne also shared with Vanessa some of the things she experienced in the pageant. One of Vanessa’s dear friends is Miss Fulton County Teen Queen Sophia Baker. “We practiced our dances, walking and some mock interview questions together before the pageant. When she was crowned and received her sash and flowers, I was elated.” Vanessa’s dad, Joe, helped her with her résumé. “Dad has experience in the corporate world and also helped me with some possible interview questions.” Being a runner in both cross country and track, the judges asked Vanessa what she had learned about life through running. “I told them that we can’t stay in the past. We must get ready for the next race. For example, I tried to break a school record this year in the mile run and almost succeeded. But I didn’t quite make it. There’s always next year - always a next step in the journey.”

Vanessa is also involved in cheerleading, basketball and the Junior Optimist Club. “When both my girls placed in the pageant, I was so proud. When Vivian was crowned Miss Fulton County, my sister-in-law told me later that I was mesmerized. I didn’t move. I was speechless.” Already, Vanessa has her sights set on Charleston School of Law. “I want to be a defense attorney.” Vanessa has a twin brother, Graham. She also has a 16-yearold brother, Grayson. Pageants are pretty much a family affair for the girls and their mother. “My sister Beth was Miss Fulton County in 2000,” Brianne concluded. “It’s a great experience.”

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Fulton County Public Library to host award-winning author Fulton County Public Library’s Rochester Branch will host award-winning author Agata Szczeszak-Brewer from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in Meeting Room B. Szczesak-Brewer will

read from and discuss her autobiographical novel, “The Hunger Book: A Memoir from Communist Poland,” and lead a short generative workshop on memoir writing. “The Hunger Book” tells the

EASTYN LEWALLEN — Head Start of Rochester recently celebrated its open house. Eastyn Lewallen is shown before his first day of preschool. Photo provided by Cassidy Brady.

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COMMUNITY GARDEN Continued from page 1 Baldwin’s son, Billy Baldwin, is donating manure for the garden. Neil Baumann of Two and a Half Men Lawn Care put in the garden’s fence with the help of city employees and Roe’s son, Tim Roe. Anna Roe said she paid the Rochester High School wrestling team to put together the garden’s raised beds. A friend of Danforth’s also helped create a pollinator garden near the community garden. “In about three years, (the pollinator garden) plants should be … big, and we should be seeing a lot of butterflies and stuff around here,” said Anna Roe. Carolyn Baldwin noted the pollinator garden is “a plus for the environment.” Anna Roe said her daughter, Amy Roe, also helped purchase a shed from a nearby school corporation for the garden. People using the garden are welcome to borrow tools from it.

Anna Roe also thanked the Fulton County Probation Department as people on probation helped paint the shed and are working to put shelves in it. “The community involvement and the community help in this has been phenomenal,” she said. So far, 22 of the garden’s 30 beds are being used by individuals and groups to grow corn, squash, green beans, tomatoes and more. Kids in the Rochester Summer Parks Program worked on several beds, with Manitou Center clients also currently working on one. Anna Roe said people may still rent one of the remaining garden beds for the year. They may do so by contacting her at gwr@rtcol. com. It costs $20 a year to rent a bed, with assistance available for those who can’t afford it, said Anna Roe. Those renting must live in Rochester and sign a contract stating they won’t take someone else’s produce or grow anything illegal.

Call for Appointment Anyone is welcome to take items for free from a picnic table where people put extra produce. Anna Roe said she told H.O.P.E. she would put in the table. “I’ve probably given away 30 zucchinis and yellow squash and multiple cucumbers,” she said. Future plans for the garden include a compost area and possibly putting in a board where people can share gardening tips, recipes and more. Anna Roe said a woman has contacted her about possibly teaching canning lessons. People can find out more about what’s going on in the garden through the Rochester Indiana Community Garden Facebook page. A garden party will also be held at the community garden from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23. The public is welcome to check out the garden then, with Anna Roe stating appetizers will be served made from the garden’s produce.

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The word of faith brings salvation (Read Romans 10:1-13) “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.” (Romans 10:1). The Jews wanted righteousness but tried to obtain it in the wrong way. Like the Pharisees described in By REV. RON Matthew PURKEY 23:15, the Jews expended energy in securing a right standing with God, but their deeds were done in ignorance. “Religious people” today are no different; they think that God will accept them for their good works. The Bible speaks of two kinds of righteousness: “works righteousness,” which comes from obeying God’s law; and “faith righteousness,” which is the gift of God to those who trust Jesus Christ. The Jews would not submit to faith righteousness; their racial and religious pride turned them from simple faith to blind religion. They rejected Christ and clung to their good works,

not realizing that Christ was the very one for whom the Old Testament Law had been preparing the way, and that he himself had ended on the cross the reign of the Law. The Mosaic law is no longer God’s basis for dealing with mankind; He deals with us at the cross, where Christ died for the world. Righteousness by the Law is described in Leviticus 18:5; faith righteousness is described in Deuteronomy 30:1214. The Deuteronomy passage is used to show that the Word of God is readily available to the sinner, and that Christ is near him and ready to save. Verses 6-8 are a good illustration of Paul’s use of Old Testament passages that convey New Testament truth. In Deuteronomy 30:1114, Moses warned the people against disobedience to the Word of God. Lest they argue that the Law was far from them (applying especially to the time when Israel would be scattered among the nations, Deuteronomy 30:1-5), Moses reminded them that they did not have to go to heaven or across the sea to find God’s Word: It was on their lips and in their hearts. Paul applied this to Christ,

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oBituaRies David Owen Cannedy Avid Star Wars Fan

David Owen Cannedy, 54, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Saturday afternoon, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Merrillville. On May 8, 1972, David Owen Cannedy was born in Bloomington, Illinois. He was the treasured son of Earl “Gene” Sr. and Donna Werkheiser Cannedy. DAVID OWEN In 1990, he graduated from Illiana Christian High CANNEDY School, Lansing, Ill. To further his education, and professionalize his studies, he graduated in 2005 with a bachelors degree in biology from Purdue University Calumet. An avid Star Wars fan, David was proud owner of a unique collection of memorabilia. As an artist, his favorite subject was drawing a variety of dragons. David is lovingly remembered by his mother, Donna Cannedy, Rochester; his siblings, Patricia Standerski, Portage, Earl (Pia) Cannedy Jr., Rochester, Barbara (Tom) Rymarczyk, New Lenox, Ill., Pamela Byrd, Estero, Fla. and Matthew Cannedy, New Lenox, Ill; his children, Brittany and Shawn; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl “Gene” Cannedy Sr. on Jan. 11, 2017. A celebration of David’s life will be at 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, Aug. 29, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. His family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at goodfamilyfh.com.

Vickory Grace Dugan Dedicated Mother And Grandmother Vickory Grace Dugan, 77, Rochester, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday evening, Aug. 23, 2026. On March 27, 1949, Vicky was born in Winamac to Lowell and Sharon (Nice) Graham. She spent her childhood years growing up with her two brothers. Proudly, Vicky graduated with the Class of 1967 from VICKORY Aubbeenaubbee Township High School, Leiters Ford. GRACE DUGAN She continued her studies and earned her associate degree from Ivy Tech Community College, Kokomo. On Jan. 25, 1986, Vicky was joined in marriage to Russell DeWayne Dugan at her parent’s home in Rochester. Their family tree grew to include four children, including grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Vicky will be lovingly remembered for her dedication to raising a family and tending their home throughout the years, as well as her heartfelt commitment to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially when it involved cheering from the sidelines at numerous sporting events. A woman of strong faith, Vicky was a member of Mill Creek Church of Rochester and participated in many bible studies throughout the years. Of special mention, Vicky’s life was made full in her love for her canine boxer companion, Eli. Left to cherish the memories of Vicky are her husband, Russell; daughters, Nicole Grace Schwarte (Alan), Rochester, Jennifer Lynn Severit, Warsaw, Mariea Dugan, Roann; son, Jassen Dugan (Patty), Akron; seven grandchildren, Cody Gamble, Ashley Zellers, A.J. Schwarte, Dakota Schwarte, Shelby Clevenger, Shannon Teeter and Branden Dugan; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jack Graham (Judy), Lucerne, and Tim Graham (Cheryl), Montana; sisters-in-law, Dena Lahman (Brad) and Debbie Lease (Matt); brothers-in-law, Richard Dugan and Donald Dugan; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Sharon Graham. A celebration of the life of Vickory Dugan will be held at noon Thursday, Aug. 27, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with Pastor Chris Beall officiating. Her family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon at the funeral home. Graveside services will follow at Pro Cemetery/Indian Creek Cemetery, Winamac. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at goodfamilyfh.com.

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Sharon Kay Dotson, 69, Rock Lake, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at Wo o d l a w n Hospital. She was born Jan. 28, 1957, in P r e s t o n s - SHARON KAY DOTSON burg, Ky. She is survived by her son, Ryan (Melissa) Dotson, Rochester; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and one on the way; two sisters, Karen Kyler, Akron, and Wendy (Tom) Ellet, Roan; two aunts; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and several aunts and uncles. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St. Akron, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Memorial visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fulton County Animal Center. Online condolences may be expressed at hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

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Area families receive historic Hoosier Homestead Awards Three Fulton County families recently received Hoosier Homestead Awards. At the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb presented 135 farming families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture. “Indiana’s heritage is built on agriculture,” said Beckwith. “It’s an honor to celebrate these farming families and the generations of hard work that got them here.” To be named a Hoosier Homestead, farms must be owned by the same family for more than 100 consecutive years and consist of more than 20 acres. If less than 20 acres, the farm must produce more than $1,000 of agricultural products per year. Indiana farms may qualify for three honors: Centennial Award for 100 years of ownership; Sesquicentennial Award for 150 years of ownership; and the Bicentennial Award for 200 years of ownership.

Since the program’s inception in 1976, more than 6,400 families have received the Hoosier Homestead Award. Often, a Hoosier Homestead farm is easily recognized as most recipients proudly display their awarded sign on their property. “Each of our Hoosier Homestead farms carries the same legacy, built by one generation for the next,” said Lamb. “My own farm still has a while to go before it’s eligible for this award, so I know firsthand the commitment and dedication it reflects. Congratulations and thank you to each Hoosier Homestead recipient for your dedication to Indiana agriculture.” Below is a list of the Hoosier Homestead Award recipients from Fulton County: The Burdge farm established in 1920 received the Centennial Award. The Douglass farm established in 1845 received the Sesquicentennial Award. The Wagoner-Kline farm established in 1876 received the Sesquicentennial Award.

County RepoRt Court News Circuit Court

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

Complaints

Midland Credit Management v. Junettea May, Rochester, $3,429.86.

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First Federal Savings Bank v. Christine Miller, Rochester, and Vincent Miller, Rochester, $83,196.92.

Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Driving while suspended, suspension not result of conviction - Roland Munger, Rochester, $164.50. Disregarding stop sign - Sean Flynn, Indianapolis, $164.50. Failure of occupant to use safety belt - Jose Mendez-Ortiz, Plymouth, $25. Failure to change lanes for authorized emergency vehicle; fails to move over one lane - Wyatt Wheeler, Carmel, $165. Failure to register watercraft Robert Crane, Chicago, Ill., $164. Hunting wild animals, fishing or trapping without a license - Scott Miller, Kokomo, $164. Operating a motorcycle without a proper permit or endorsement Joshua Mitchell, Rochester, $164.50. Operating with expired plates - Stevan Perez, Roanoke, $164; Danny

Cline, Rochester, $164; Cassidy Hendershot, Kokomo, $164; Jonathan Knauff, Logansport, $164. Speeding - Donald Huffman, Indianapolis, $154.50; Cortland Minix, Rochester, $164.50; Jamie Roberts II, Hamilton, Ohio, $175; Elizabeth Dunderman, Goshen, $154.50; Elijah Darty, Indianapolis, $175; Cyrena Staller, Logansport, $154.50; Susan Scruggs, Bourbonnais, Ill., $164.50; Juan Nunez, Warsaw, $164.50; Michael Epeards, Indianapolis, $164.50; Jayden Moore, Knox, $154.50; Kyle Hawkins, Rushville, $154.50; William Climer, Kokomo, $154.50; Tessa Semak, South Bend, $154.50; Melissa Fisher, South Bend, $189.50; Sherwin Cannon, Lombard, Ill., $164.50; Charles Peak, Paw Paw, Mich., $154.50; Chad Laureys, South Bend, $154.50; Ivie Winings, Niles, Mich., $175; Jhaylee Busby, $154.59; Charley Shevchenko, Lake in the Hills, Ill., $164.50; Eli Ray, Carmel, $164.50; Brandon Mercer, Radcliff, Ky., $154.50; Emily Flores, $154.50; Otto Brovont, Silver Lake, $164.50; Liam Kelleher, Grand Rapids, Mich., $154.50; Mehul Patel, Indianapolis, $154.50; Robert Cates, Plant City, Fla., $154.50; Mason Bales, Middlebury, $154.50.

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of the Fulton County clerk of the court:

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Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts: DeBold — Ricky DeBold, Rochester, and Leigh Ann DeBold, Silver Lake. No minor children. Knight — Mickey Knight, Rochester, and Brandi Knight, Rochester. With minor children. Ort-Garman — Austin Ort, Rochester, and Caytlin Garman, Rochester.

BiRths Delaney Sue Mills

Hannah and Lucas Mills, Rochester, are the parents of a daughter, Delaney Sue, born at 3:36 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Woodlawn Health. She weighed 8 pounds, 14.5 ounces and was 21 inches long.

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Melanie and Tristen Comstock, Rochester, are the parents of a son, Oliver Anthony born at 2.:33 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at Woodlawn Health. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 inches long.

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Local farmer honored with River Friendly Farmer Award Laura Snipes of Rochester was among Indiana farmers recognized Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds for their outstanding commitment to conservation and land stewardship during the 2026 River Friendly Farmer Award Ceremony. Approximately 200 farmers, family members, conservation partners and guests gathered in the 4-H Exhibit Hall Auditorium to celebrate this year’s River Friendly Farmer Award recipients. The ceremony honored farmers who have implemented proven conservation practices – such as cover crops, no-till farming, field borders and other innovative approaches – to reduce erosion, improve water quality and build healthy soils. These efforts help protect Indiana’s rivers, streams and lakes while contributing to healthier waterways far beyond the state’s borders. Special guest Don Lamb, who serves as the Indiana State Department of Agriculture director, joined the celebration and recognized the dedication of Indiana farmers who are committed to protecting the land and water resources that sustain their farms and communities. Snipes is a dedicated conservationist whose life has revolved around practices that protect and nurture the natural environment. With nearly two decades of experience managing 45 acres through a government program, she focuses on enhancing soil health and promoting biodiversity. Snipes employs sustainable techniques to create resilient ecosystems that support both the environment and local communities. As a Master Gardener, she shares her passion for nature with second grade students at Riddle Elementary School and collaborates with organizations like the Optimist Club and Kiwanis to explore wildflowers. She has organized numerous community wildflower walks and is an active member of the Indiana Native Plant Society and the ACRES Land Trust. Guided by the belief that “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, but the second best time is now,” her tree of choice to plant would be a white oak. Snipes’ efforts aim to maintain the beauty of natural landscapes and ensure their preservation for future generations. A shared theme among this year’s recipients is a commitment to leaving the land better than they found it, and Snipes is no exception. Through thoughtful stewardship and a dedication to conservation, she is helping protect Indiana’s natural resources for future generations. The River Friendly Farmer Award is a program of the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Indiana’s 92 Soil and Water Conservation Districts. The 2026 River Friendly Farmer Award Ceremony is proudly sponsored by: Indiana Farm Bureau; The Nature Conservancy; Indiana Corn Marketing Council; Indiana Soybean Alliance; and Indiana State Department of Agriculture.

RIVER FRIENDLY FARMER — Laura Snipes, second from left, was recognized for being a River Friendly Farmer in a ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Photo provided by Megan Malott.

Judge rules no Open Door violation A complaint filed by Richard O’Neill, Rochester, alleging a violation of the state’s Open Door Law has resulted in a ruling that no violation occurred. O’Neill filed a complaint April 14 in Fulton Superior Court seeking declaratory judgment and injunctive relief against the Fulton County Area Planning Commission and Data Center Ordinance Review Committee. Counsel for the APC and committee filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings May 28. Special Judge Cheyenne P. Shepherd, Howard County magistrate, denied O’Neill’s claims for declaratory and injunctive relief Aug. 12. Shepherd ruled the Data Center Ordinance Review Committee is not a governing body as defined by state statute and is not subject to the Indiana Open Door Law, meaning it is not required to comply with the law’s public meeting and notice requirements. O’Neill’s original complaint alleged the committee violated the Indiana Open Door Law by holding meetings without public notice or allowing public attendance. The committee was formed by the APC on March 30 to research, evaluate and recommend possible amendments to the

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county’s data center ordinance. The resolution creating the committee stated its meetings would not be open to the public because it was not considered a governing body. O’Neill argued the committee is a governing body subject to the Open Door Law and was authorized to take official action, including receiving information, deliberating and making recommendations. The complaint alleged the committee met privately twice April 8 without public notice, with members allegedly leaving through a separate door. O’Neill asked the court to declare the APC’s resolution void, find the committee subject to the Open Door Law and require future meetings to be publicly noticed and open. He also sought a preliminary injunction preventing the committee from meeting privately until the court ruled on the complaint. In the 75-point judgment, Shepherd included findings of fact and conclusions of law. In her conclusions, Shepherd noted the full text of IC 5-14-1.5-2(b) and that O’Neill failed to include IC 5-14-1.5-2(b)(3)(B), an exception added in 2024 that took effect July 1, 2024.

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The exception states a governing body does not include a committee appointed directly by the governing body, or a designee of the governing body, if the committee’s sole purpose is receiving information, deliberating or making recommendations to the governing body and it has no more than one member of the governing body serving on the committee. Based on that section, Shepherd ruled the committee, established for the sole purpose of receiving information, deliberating or making recommendations, is not a governing body because it was created to “research, evaluate and recommend potential amendments.” She also included definitions of “receive,” “deliberate” and “evaluate” from Merriam-Webster. The state statute defining a public agency was also addressed. Shepherd stated, “The only provision that appears potentially applicable to the committee is IC 5-14-1.5-2(a)(5): ‘Any advisory commission, committee or body created by statute, ordinance or executive order ...’” The committee, however, was created by a resolution, which is not included in the statute.

Regarding the argument that the committee took “official action,” Shepherd noted specific powers a committee may exercise without becoming subject to the public meeting and notice requirements of the Open Door Law. She wrote, “They are expressly permitted activities of a committee that falls within the exception and therefore the committee does not become a governing body merely because it engages in those activities.” Because the exception specifically authorizes the committee to receive information, deliberate and make recommendations, and O’Neill did not allege the committee established policy, made decisions or took final action, Shepherd found the complaint did not allege the committee took “official action on public business.” Shepherd also ruled O’Neill was not entitled to the relief requested, including declarations that the committee is a governing body or public agency, that it took official action, that it is subject to the Open Door Law under any circumstances, that it committed a violation, or that it must provide notice of its meetings or hold public meetings.

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sheriFF’s oFFiCe reports The following are accidents and incidents investigated by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office during the past week:

Accidents

3:27 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, SR 25, Rochester. Driver: Pamela Craft, 57, Rochester. Craft reported believing she hit two donkeys. One donkey was located, and the owner was trying to wrangle them back into their pen. There was no damage to the vehicle. 6:39 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, US 31 and Old US 32, Rochester. Drivers: Philip Zernica, 30, Greenfield; and Miralem Duka, 25, Grand Rapids, Mich. Zernica’s and Duka’s vehicles collided. Both vehicles were drivable. 1:44 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, Old US 31, Rochester. Driver: John Fry, 81, Rochester. Hit deer. 10:05 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, SR 114, Rochester. Driver: Tyler Barton, 21, Logansport. Barton reported hitting a deer Thursday night. 7:32 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, CR 675E, Rochester. Driver: Kade Francis, 20, Tippecanoe. Francis’ vehicle left the roadway and hit a fence.

was threatening to burn her house down. 2:37 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 6400 block South Sunset Boulevard, Macy. A spouse reported her other half, who lives with her, was taking items from the yard and wanted to know her options. Police reported the items were mutual property, and she hung up on the officer. 6:55 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, US 31 and CR 1500N, Macy. Police were with a vehicle that lost a tire and stood by while help was on the way. The driver reported the truck started wobbling and the tire fell off, crossed the median and went into a field. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, US 31 and CR 350S, Rochester. A motorist with a disabled vehicle reported other vehicles were not moving over for him. He had a flat tire and someone was en route to help. He said he was about five miles south of town in the

southbound lane but was not sure of his exact location. Officers checked US 31 to Miami County and went northbound to CR 350S but could not locate the disabled vehicle. The Peru Post reported the motorist was actually north of Rochester on US 31. Police located the vehicle and driver. The driver was able to change the tire and get off the roadway. 3:47 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 4700 block Camp Shohola Drive, Rochester. Police were notified that neighbors were driving through the caller’s yard and putting ruts in it. 9:19 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 14000 block CR 400S, Akron. The theft of a lawnmower was reported. 7:32 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1300 block West Third Street, Rochester. A motorist called wanting to know if it was OK to leave his vehicle at the nature park because the starter had gone out. He said he would return the

next day to pick it up. While the dispatcher was checking, the caller was able to get the vehicle started. 9:41 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2500 block SR 25, Rochester. A caller reported her son was hacked on a website and someone was demanding things from him. Her son was upset. She was coming to the sheriff’s office with her son and his computer to speak to an officer. They were both told to block users, deactivate the account and be careful whom he trusts online and what links he clicks. 3:21 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 900 block Vintage Drive, Rochester. A resident reported someone hacked their iPad and displayed possible child pornography, then locked the iPad and asked for $200 or they would turn the individual in. 7:32 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 10000 block CR 200N, Kewanna. A complaint about 4-wheelers being driven

recklessly was reported. An officer reported he had spoken with the juveniles before. They were told not to ride on the main roads. 6:50 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, US 31 and West Third Street, Rochester. Police were with a semitractor-trailer after a report that the driver was swerving all over the lanes. An officer observed the driver swerving violently and activated his lights, but the driver did not stop. It was unclear whether the driver could see the lights. The driver pulled over but then got back into the driving lane. When he finally stopped, the officer encountered a severe language barrier. It was believed the driver was saying something was broken on the semitractor. He was told not to drive it and to have someone come out to fix it. The driver was going to attempt to get to the next gas station and have someone come help him.

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Incidents

3:29 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, McCarty Lane and CR 450W, Rochester. A caller reported that when a male returned her wallet, her credit card was not in it. The caller was in Michigan. 1:27 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 1700 block SR 19, Akron. Police were requested by a resident who reported items had been stolen over the last several days. Taken were a snowplow, zero-turn mower and other items. 7:06 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 200 block East Main Street, Kewanna. Kewanna police were notified of juveniles throwing rocks at the bank. Police located the juveniles, who reported they were throwing rocks at a trash can. The caller was also advised not to follow the juveniles around. 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, US 31 and CR 700N, Rochester. A caller wanted to speak to someone about concerns regarding buggies in the area and safety. The officer spoke with the caller and reported there was not much that could be done. 3:11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 4700 block Camp Shohola Drive, Rochester. A homeowner reported a neighbor was mowing her yard and wanted him trespassed. It was an ongoing issue. Officers spoke to the neighbor, trespassed him from the property and made clear he was not to mow the yard. The caller called back 30 minutes later and reported the neighbor

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The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail during the past week: Aug. 23 - Kayla Marie Freeland, 41, 2964 Hickory Lane, Rochester, booked for manufacturing/dealing meth, possession of meth, possession of paraphernalia, possession of a hypodermic syringe and possession of marijuana. No bond.

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Aug. 23 - Michael James Meeks, 49, 2147 Southway 31, Rochester, booked for battery causing serious bodily injury. No bond. Aug. 23 - Justin Kevin Powers, 37, 705 E. Fourth St., Lot 52, Rochester, booked for theft. Released on his own recognizance. Aug. 22 - Louis Lee Boroff Jr., 52, 1107 Monroe St., Rochester, booked for invasion of privacy. No bond. Aug. 22 - Scott William Roe, 34, 831 Maplewood Lane, Rochester, booked for attempted murder, domestic battery causing serious bodily injury and domestic battery causing moderate bodily injury. No bond. Aug. 22 - Jeremiah Wales Green, 23, 8679 N. County Road, Royal Center, booked for public intoxication. Re-

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leased on his own recognizance. Aug. 21 - Joseph Lee Coppage, 40, 4628 Rocklane Road, Greenwood, booked on a warrant for nonsupport. Bond: $350 cash. Aug. 21 - Jade E. Cripps, 23, 9601 N. Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell, booked for intimidation. No bond. Aug. 21 - Jenna C. Ellabarger, 45, 1116 Sycamore St., Plymouth, booked for indecent exposure. Released on her own recognizance. Aug. 20 - Dylan J. Smith, 26, 211 Sunset Lane, Rochester, booked for domestic battery in the presence of a child less than 16 years old. No bond. Aug. 19 - Haley E. Uylaki, 22, 529 E. 11th St., Rochester, booked for possession of stolen property. Re-

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leased on her own recognizance. Aug. 18 - Daniel J. Camarillo, 36, 906 Jackson St., Apt. B, LaPorte, booked on a warrant for violation of probation. Bond: $500 cash. Aug. 18 - Kayla B. Graham, 33, P.O. Box 168, Twelve Mile, booked for possession of meth. Bond: $2,500 surety or $500 cash. Aug. 18 - Adam L. Richard, 43, 1210 W. 375N, Rochester, booked for manufacturing/dealing meth. Bond: $75,000 surety. Aug. 18 - Ryne D. Carpenter, 36, 408 Fulton Ave., Rochester, booked for resisting/interfering with law enforcement, obstruction of justice - unlawfully communicating with a juror, and possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug. No bond.

Donato: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid spring internships The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2027 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Stacey A. Donato, R-Logansport. Qualified candidates may be of any major and must be at least a

college sophomore. Recent college graduates, as well as graduate and law school students, are also encouraged to apply. Interns earn a $900 biweekly stipend and benefit from scholarship and academic credit opportunities, professional development, community involvement and networking. Senate internships are full-

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Shopping Guide News of Fulton County, Wednesday, August 26, 2026

RochesteR Police RePoRts Incidents

The following are accidents and incidents investigated by the Rochester Police Department during the past week:

9:12 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 200 block McDonald Drive, Rochester. Multiple juveniles were reported walking through fresh paint, not listening to the owner and causing issues. 9:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, Main Street and West 18th Street, Rochester. A vehicle was reported being driven recklessly through town and passing vehicles in no-pass-

Accident

3:38 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, East Ninth Street and Wabash Avenue, Rochester. Drivers: Kristen Hoffman, West Fourth Street, Rochester; and Adriana R. Sexton, Bayview Lane, Warsaw. Hoffman’s vehicle pulled out in front of Sexton’s vehicle.

ing zones. The vehicle was spotted by police but was not being driven recklessly. An officer spoke to the driver, who reported it may have been them who were called in for passing because they thought they could pass another vehicle in that area. 1:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 1700 block Madison Street, Rochester. A Ford Taurus was reported stolen and was believed to have been

Grissom Air & Space Expo arrives Saturday, Aug. 29 Base officials implemented the requirement to reduce traffic congestion that plagued the previous airshow and ensure emergency routes remain accessible. Additional Indiana State Police troopers will assist with traffic control, roadway safety and enforcement of the parking rules. Parking passes are limited and are expected to be distributed quickly. Once they are gone, attendees will have to use off-site parking options. Visitors also should note that RVs, trailers, box trucks, boats and other oversized vehicles are prohibited in designated parking areas. Organizers are encouraging

The free Grissom Air & Space Expo is swooping into Peru 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30. The show includes performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team, the Wings of Blue parachute team and tours of the B-29 Doc historic World War II bomber. Stunt flying, static aircraft displays, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly activities will be available. Attendees heading to the Grissom Air & Space Expo this weekend will need to plan ahead, as every vehicle entering the base’s official parking areas must have a free, pre-reserved parking pass.

visitors to obtain parking passes early and review entry directions before traveling to the base. Vendors will accept credit and debit cards, but attendees are advised to bring cash because internet service may be unreliable with large crowds. VIP seating starts at $61.65 for those seeking reserved viewing. Sponsors include Michelin, Duke Energy, Parkview Health, the YMCA and the Grissom Air Museum. Officials say limiting vehicle volume is key to reducing delays and maintaining a safe environment. Full event information, maps and updates are available through the Grissom Air & Space Expo website.

missing since April. Police checked previous reports and spoke with neighbors, who reported they had never seen the vehicle. Another neighbor reported the vehicle had been gone for multiple years. 8:26 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 1200 block Monroe Street, Rochester. A parent requested an officer after a juvenile allegedly tried to steal her child’s bike. A description of the other juvenile was provided. Police spoke to all parties involved and believed the situation was a misunderstanding and that taking the bike was intended as a prank. All juveniles had their bikes. 5:06 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 300 block Main Street, Rochester. A vehicle owner reported a Nintendo Switch was stolen from the back seat of his vehicle while it was parked at Eighth and Pontiac streets during the parade. 2:40 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, East Ninth Street and Madison Street, Rochester. A motorist was reported blocking Madison Street at Ninth Street. Officers spoke with the driver, who reported spilling a beverage and stopping there to clean up the mess. 1:32 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 300 block West Seventh Street, Rochester. A parent requested to make a harassment report after her 7-yearold child reported a group of children at the library were calling her names and yelling at her. 6:07 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, East Ninth Street and Wabash Avenue, Rochester. A resident brought a flag card holder containing multiple cards to the police station after finding it in the area. Contact was made with the owner, who was en route to retrieve the items. 12:44 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 800 block North SR 25, Rochester. Police were notified by a business staff member of a person screaming and swearing inside the business. The man was given a disorderly conduct warning and a trespass warning. He was also advised that if there was another outburst, he would be taken to jail. He left after telling police another person was sitting there eating and had pulled a knife on him. No one else in the establishment saw anything like that. 7:43 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2100 block Peace Tree Village, Rochester. Police were notified after a store employee reviewed video and observed an older man allegedly take an item from the store and leave. A description of the man and his vehicle was given to police. The

man was located and allowed police to search his vehicle. No items from the business were found, but he was trespassed from the business. 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2000 block Peace Tree Village, Rochester. Two juveniles on scooters were asked to leave a store after allegedly destroying items inside the building and riding electric scooters after being asked to stop. Police located the juveniles and spoke to a parent about the complaint and the fact the juveniles were trespassed from the business. Police had video footage showing the juveniles riding the scooters inside the store. 5:46 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1100 block Monroe Street, Rochester. A caller reported a particle-board cutout shaped like a tree, with a hole for someone to put their face through, was taken from his yard. A description of the vehicle the person was driving was provided to police. Video showed someone driving by and picking it up as if it were free at the side of the road. The person was located and told police they thought the tree was free to take because it was beside the road. The tree was returned to the owner. 7:48 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1600 block South Park Road, Rochester. An officer responded to a report of a loose goat at the high school and requested an animal control officer. Officers tried to wrangle the goat into a fenced-in area near the buses. No contact could be made with an animal control officer, and the goat’s last known location was westbound on 14th Street. Police were unable to catch the goat. 5:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 300 block Main Street, Rochester. An employee at a business reported a former employee quit after a short time and was told to return her uniform but had not done so. When the former employee came to get her paycheck, it was not available. The person making the report said he received a call from an individual claiming to be the former employee’s boyfriend, who stated that if they did not get the check that day, the complainant “would no longer be here.” Extra patrol was requested, and the male was trespassed from the business. The former employee’s check was mailed to her. 12:42 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 700 block Main Street, Rochester. An employer wanted to speak to an officer about the process of trespassing a soon-to-be former employee.

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Updates and happenings in the area The redevelopment commission will meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Rochester City Building Complex, 320 Main St., Rochester. -oRochester First Baptist’s Fellowship Guild ladies will host Sponsor Night at Dairy Queen, 1420 E. Ninth St., Rochester, from 4 p.m. to closing Wednesday, Aug. 26. Ten percent of sales will be donated to the group for its mission projects. -oA free meal will be offered from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Rochester Grace Church. Meals are served by Rochester Grace Church, First Baptist Church, First Christian Church and Mill Creek Missionary Church. All are welcome. Takeout is available. -oBZA will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Fulton County Office Building, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester. -oFulton County Retired Teachers will have a meet-and-greet at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at Rochester’s Pizza Inn. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. Volunteer hours will be recognized. RSVP to Joellen Wynn at (574) 223-2502 or email jjjjwynn@rtcol. com. -oEbenezer Church, 10978 N. Meridian Road, Miami County, will host an evening of music and

fellowship featuring the Singing Crowes at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30. Refreshments will follow the program. -oBoard of works will meet at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at the Rochester City Building Complex, 320 Main St., Rochester. -oThe commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Fulton County Office Building, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester. -oThe water board will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Rochester City Building Complex, 320 Main St., Rochester. -oThe sidewalk/tree board will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Rochester City Building Complex, 320 Main St., Rochester. -oThe Times Theater, 618 Main St., Rochester, will host “Comedy to the Rescue - A Stand-Up Benefit” from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. Comedian Clay Foley will take the stage to support a great cause. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. Those under 16 must attend with a parent or legal guardian. Visit The Times Theater website for more information and to order tickets. -oBoat church is open to the public at 7:44 a.m. each Sunday, at the Lake Manitou Spillway. Peo-

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For more information, call Michelle Skiles at (574) 835-8813. -oRiverview Community Church will offer “TEAMKID,” a Bible-centered club that encourages kids to know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and grow in a relationship with him. The club will meet from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays. A snack will be provided. The church is located at 3782 SR 110, Tippecanoe. For more information, call (574) 2235596. -oThe Farmers Market is located at Eighth and Madison streets in Rochester and is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

Riverview Community Church to host Merrill gospel concert Aug. 30 Riverview Community Church, located at 3780 SR 110, Tippecanoe, will host Niah and Allisha Merrill at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30. Since January 2016, Niah and Allisha Merrill have traveled full time in ministry. They sing and play an assortment of instruments, including piano, trumpets, flugelhorn, hand drums and Irish penny whistles, in a variety of styles. Their music focuses hearts on praising the Creator, with the goal of inspiring audiences to use their abilities to the fullest potential for God’s glory. The Merrills have ministered across the United States, as well as in Italy, Nepal and Israel. These opportunities have broadened their ministry experiences and given them a greater burden for missions and Bible poverty around the world. Niah is a multi-instrumentalist performer. Since he was 3 years old, he has traveled with his family’s Merrill Ministries. His skills in comedy and juggling have been a unique asset in connecting with people of all ages. Allisha taught speech at the collegiate level for two years. After marrying Niah in 2012, she served as pianist, vocalist, drama instructor and ladies’ conference speaker for Merrill Ministries. The Merrills have also worked with Wycliffe Associates in Bible translation, serving as Southwest

NIAH & ALLISHA MERRILL Area directors and hosting banquets for Bible translation projects. Families, friends and neighbors

are invited to attend the Gospel concert. There is no admission charge, but an opportunity for a love offering will be provided.

Fulton County Choral Club welcoming new singers The Fulton County Choral Club has been bringing women together through music since its organization on April 9, 1937. Today, members represent Fulton, Cass, Kosciusko and Miami counties, united by a shared love

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of singing and community. The club is an all-women’s choir affiliated with Extension Homemakers and is a proud member of the Melody Makers of Indiana. Under the direction of Deanna Gualtieri, with Hope Showley serving as accompanist, the club continues its long tradition of musical excellence, friendship and community service. The club is calling all singers who love to sing to its first practice at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at First Christian Church, 1101 Madison St., Rochester. Practices are typically held on the second, fourth and fifth Mondays at the Fulton County 4-H Fairgrounds. However, the community building is undergoing renovations at this time. For more information about the club, visit fcchoralclub.wixsite. com/home or email fcchoralclub@ gmail.com.

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PLACING SECOND — Daniel Trump’s photo of a barn placed second in the county’s America’s 250th photo contest.

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TAKING FIRST — Kyle “Hop” Hopkins won the county’s America’s 250th photo contest with this picture of a carved eagle.

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IN THIRD — Christine Walsh finished third in the county’s America’s 250th photo contest for this shot of Rochester’s fireworks display at the Fulton County Airport.

PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS — Winners of the county’s America’s 250th photo contest were announced at the Nickel Plate Music & Arts Festival Saturday, Aug. 22. Placing first was Kyle “Hop” Hopkins, left, with Christine Walsh, right, getting third. Not pictured is Daniel Trump, who placed second. Photo by Leah Sander.

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The community is invited. The meal will include grilled hot dogs, chips, cookies and bottled water. There will be plenty of food, and everyone is welcome.

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My cat loves to ride with me in my car. She likes to sit in the back seat by the window and appears to watch for certain things along the way. When we get home

from our ride, I let her out, and down the road she goes. No worries - she’ll be back. I woke up from my nap on the couch and saw her in the front yard rubbing noses with some strange dog. “It’s a new one on me.”

TVSC students maintain strong IREAD-3 results Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is reporting another strong year of foundational reading results. Following an impressive 95% passing rate in 2025, TVSC students achieved a 95.1% passing rate on the most recent IREAD-3 assessments. This sustained high achievement reflects the district’s unwavering commitment to early literacy and student success. District leadership attributes the results to a deliberate, systemwide focus on explicit reading instruction, with an intentional emphasis on phonics, oral reading fluency and comprehensive comprehension skills beginning in the earliest grade levels. “These results are a direct reflection of the extraordinary hard work of our students and the re-

lentless dedication of our teachers,” said Inga Omondi, TVSC director of curriculum, instruction and assessment. “Achieving and maintaining a benchmark above 95% does not happen by accident. It is the result of intentional, daily instructional practices grounded in explicit phonics, fluency and comprehension, and the collaborative effort of our entire educational community to ensure every child builds the strong reading foundation they deserve.” TVSC remains dedicated to continuous improvement and providing educators with the instructional frameworks and resources necessary to support every student on their path to becoming proficient, confident readers.

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Will you lose your fire department? Dear Editor, Does Indiana think it would be a great idea to have one fire chief for several townships? Does it believe there is too much equipment sitting idle? Look at HB 1288, SB 270 and SB 1 from 2025 to see how Indiana may be re-created. It’s a nightmare. Fulton County has a lot of lake property, apartments, rental properties, storage units and land owned by “outside” people. If Indiana passes these bills, property taxes could be replaced by a service tax. That may mean they get to have property in Fulton County and receive the benefits but perhaps pay nothing for them. That sounds great until you need money to fund fire protection, libraries, schools, parks, law enforcement, emergency services or cemetery maintenance. This could also affect water departments. Perhaps art and athletic

programs, libraries and transportation services could be gone? A service tax could be imposed on medical care, painting a home, child care, lawn care, hotels, haircuts, insurance and the services of accountants or lawyers. Will everyone pay more with a service tax? Will the amount be a 7% sales tax plus a 7% service tax? The burden belongs to everyone. Who would take a huge hit from service losses? Akron, Mentone, Kewanna, Argos and other small towns. SB 270 will force mergers involving some township fire departments and eliminate some trustees, massively affecting operations. This involves assistance to the poor, jobs, emergency services and cemetery management. This slashes funds. Your insurance may double because of your ISO rating, which is affected by fire service response time. Will

you be able to get or even afford insurance? By Jan. 1, 2029, any required mergers will be finalized. Everyone needs to contact Jack Jordan at h17@iga.in.gov or call (317) 232-9772. Also contact Stacey Donato at S18@iga.in.gov or call (317) 234-9054. We need to tell them by Jan. 1, 2027, what a bad idea these bills are for rural Indiana. They need a Plan B. We may need help to make changes in how things are run, but we do not need to be destroyed and dismantled. Indy wants to control all the township money, and they want to take away local government control. Local towns will have to beg for money to function. I’m concerned about where Fulton County will be in five years and what will remain as we know it today. Teri Gearhart, Rochester

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Men’s health starts with you By DR. ANTHONY WITT Woodlawn Health You may not think about your health every day, especially if you feel fine. But taking care of yourself now can help you avoid serious problems later. As a family medicine physician, I want you to know that simple yearly checkups can make a big difference in your life. When you hear the word “screening,” you might think only about cancer. While cancer screenings are important, your yearly visit is about much more. Adults should establish a relationship with a primary care provider, even if they feel healthy. Regular visits help track changes in your body over time and identify potential problems early. Some screenings begin at certain ages. Colorectal cancer screening generally begins at age 45 for people at average risk. Prostate cancer screening, including the PSA blood test, should be discussed with your doctor based on your age, personal risk and family

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they become cancerous. In many cases, this can prevent cancer from developing. You may feel unsure or even avoid going to the doctor. You might think asking for help shows weakness, or you may worry about what tests could find. But taking care of your health is a strong and responsible choice. When you see your doctor regularly, you build trust and become more comfortable asking questions and discussing concerns. If you want to stay healthy, focus on the basics. Get enough sleep each night, drink plenty of water and stay active. Aim for about 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. These habits, along with regular checkups and recommended screenings, can help you stay healthy and active for years to come. When you build a relationship with your provider, it becomes easier to talk about personal concerns and stay on track with your care. There is no shortcut to good health. The “secret” is simple: Get enough sleep, stay active and take care of your body each day. These small steps, along with regular screenings, can help you avoid serious illness and remain a once-a-year patient. Don’t wait until you have symptoms. Schedule your appointment today and take control of your health.

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Pregnancy resource center to bring mobile unit soon to county By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer While in high school, Becky Bailey had an abortion. “I wanted to kill myself,” she said. “I wanted to end my life ... You realize that you took somebody’s life ... and it’s heavy.” Bailey said that experience caused her to want help other women and girls dealing with unwanted pregnancies and found Bella Vita Pregnancy Resource Center in 2010. Bella Vita, which is based in Knox, should soon have a mobile unit coming to Fulton County every two weeks. Fulton County Commissioners recently gave Bella Vita permission to park the van on the former Fulton County Jail lot near the Fulton County Courthouse in Rochester. Bailey, who serves as the CEO for Bella Vita, said the van will have a nurse and another staff member on board. Services offered will be many of the same as at its regular location, including free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds. She said the latter allows women and girls to “get that reassurance to let them know that the baby is in there, and it’s doing good.” Clients using the mobile unit may also take online pregnancy and parenting classes via BrightCourse and earn points to get baby items. Bailey said the mobile unit can also connect women and girls to community resources. “I think a lot of young women think, ‘I can’t even afford to go to the doctor,’” she said. “‘I can’t afford this,’ and so getting them signed up for Medicaid and ... (Women, Infants and Children and other) social services in the area, it’s kind of a one-stop place for them,” she said.

Bella Vita means “beautiful life” in Italian, and its mission as stated on its website is “to serve as a sanctuary where, through the offering of life-affirming alternatives, the unconditional love and acceptance of Jesus Christ may flow to women and families facing pregnancy or abortion-related issues.” Bailey said Bella Vita exists “to be that voice of reason in the midst of a crisis to let (clients) know that we have everything they need to (help them and their babies).” She said Bella Vita was motivated to come into Fulton County as no other pregnancy resource center currently exists between Plymouth and Kokomo. Bailey said a number of women and girls had been coming to Knox from Fulton County, including the center’s first abortion pill reversal client. She said the mobile unit has also gone to Winamac, with “a great response” coming from it so far. Bailey said plans are to hopefully bring the unit to Valparaiso as well. Fulton County Healing Through Opportunity, Positivity and Empowerment President Amy Roe helped facilitate Bella Vita coming to the county. She said it came about through her organization looking to help domestic abuse survivors locally. “So I learned about this crisis pregnancy opportunity and began to understand how often crisis pregnancies and domestic violence intertwine,” said Roe. Bailey said clients will note privately to staff when they take pregnancy tests whether they’ve been abused. She said Bella Vita has a four-bedroom home in Knox to “house moms.” Bailey said a former client had

COMING TO FULTON COUNTY — Bella Vita Pregnancy Resource Center of Knox is bringing its mobile unit, as shown in the picture, to Fulton County soon. The van, which will be parked at the former Fulton County Jail site in Rochester near the Fulton County Courthouse, will provide free ultrasounds, pregnancy tests and more. Photo provided by Becky Bailey. experienced domestic abuse so bad that when she was in labor medical staff weren’t sure if they could do an epidural because of damage to her spine. “She has a healthy, little baby boy now,” said Bailey. She added the client also now has a job, housing and a car. “She’s doing amazing,” said Bailey. She added that Bella Vita wants “to provide for the need for these services more intentionally because domestic violence isn’t going away.” Another service Bella Vita offers is “Surrendering the Secret” abortion recovery classes. “I have women coming to me that want to get that off their chest and want to get that freedom from the pain and the regret of their abortion,” said Bailey. “I’ve got women who have kept that secret for 35, 40 years and have been to every psychiatrist, every psychologist, and they can’t figure out what’s wrong with them ... They go through the recovery freedom of being forgiven

September events at KewannaUnion Township Public Library Kewanna-Union Township Public Library will offer the following programs in September. The library is located at 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. Call 574653-2011 with questions. Terry’s Trivia Terry’s Trivia will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2. See if you can figure out the answers to his challenging questions. Everyone is welcome to attend. America’s 250th Birthday Youth Art Contest Children of all ages are invited to participate in a Youth Art Show during the Kewanna Fall Festival, Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27. The theme of the art contest is in honor of America’s 250th birthday. Jennifer Weinert, local artist, will conduct an art class for teens and tweens from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, and a second art class for younger children from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3. Both classes will be held at the Kewanna-Union Township Public Library. Stories of America by an Everyday American — Part 2 At 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, Cindy Price will present “Stories of America by an Everyday American.” Price is an avid reader of American history and will share her research about the Founding Fathers. She will read excerpts

from well-documented historical sources about the leaders of early America. This is part two of a six-part series about the history of early America. Everyone is welcome to attend. Homeschoolers At The Library Homeschoolers at the Library is back, and it’s all about science. Science activities are planned for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. Join the library for a funfilled program. All homeschoolers are welcome to attend. Coffee & Tea Time Coffee & Tea Time is held at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Enjoy time with neighbors

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for the choice that they made with an abortion, and they just come to life.” Bella Vita also offers classes for boys and men, with mentors available for the dads. “We have guys that (their wife or girlfriend) is determined for an abortion, and they’re sitting there crying like, ‘I don’t want my baby’s life to end,’ and so walking them through that situation too has been huge,” said Bailey. She said Bella Vita once helped with a human trafficking situation. “We were able to save that baby, and she moved out of that situation and is living … now in safety,” said Bailey. Volunteers are welcomed for the mobile unit, with people able to call 1 (833) 957-8482 to learn how or click on “Volunteer” under the “Get Involved” tab at bellavitaknox.org. They may also call that number

if they wish to give money or supplies. Bailey noted Bella Vita is totally donation-based and doesn’t receive state or federal money. She said funds are needed to offset costs such as paying Bella Vita staff and gas to travel to Fulton County. “We would love to partner with churches in the area to provide diapers and wipes and formula and stuff whenever we can,” she added. Aside from bringing the mobile unit to the county, plans are to possibly bring a physical location for Bella Vita to Fulton County. “When the women (come to us for services), there’s no need for an abortion, and that’s what we want it to be,” said Bailey. “We can help them financially, we can help them physically, and we can help them with a home, food, whatever they need to get on their feet, so there’s no need for an abortion.”

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BREAKFAST SHENANIGANS — Seniors at Rochester High School gathered at Barnhart Field Friday, Aug. 21, for the traditional senior breakfast. In the front row from left are Vivian Miller, Anne Horban, Laynie Migonis, Lily Chipps and Chloe Winn. In the back row are Brailyn Hunter, Emma Murphy and KayLea McCarty.

FUN WITH FRIENDS — Senior students at Rochester High School gathered on the track at Barnhart Field Friday, Sept. 21, to celebrate senior breakfast.

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SENIOR SUNRISE — Makenna McKee, left, and Izzy Hook pose during the traditional Senior Sunrise Breakfast held Friday, Aug. 21, at Rochester High School.

BREAKFAST — Nichole Hester, left, and Abbigail Artist enjoy each other’s company during the Class of 2027 Senior Sunrise Breakfast Friday, Aug. 21, at Rochester High School.

SENIOR BREAKFAST— Friends from left are Evan Coffing, Christopher Sparks and Alex Porterfield, who enjoyed Senior Sunrise Breakfast Friday, Aug. 21, at Rochester High School.

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People enjoy parade, music, activities at Nickel Plate Festival Text and Photos By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer A parade lasting an hour and a half and various musicians and activities were part of the 2026 Nickel Plate Music & Arts Festival Saturday, Aug. 22. Plenty of patriotic entries made up the “Amazing America” parade, which kicked off the festival late Saturday morning in downtown Rochester. The parade’s theme stemmed from America’s 250th birthday celebration this year. Honored for the parade this year was Fulton County Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award winner Melinda Clinger, who was unable to make it. Grand marshals were Bill and Shirley Willard, who brought multiple family members with them on their float. Ed Richard, who organized the parade with his wife, Amy Richard, and other volunteers, said the Willards were chosen as grand marshals “because they’re a cornerstone to Fulton County.” He noted the Willards started the Trail of Courage festival and built up the Fulton County Museum. “I remember when I was a kid, they had (historical) reenactments in town,” said Ed Richard. “They’ve done so much for the community.” Ed Richard said in coming years both the chamber community service award winner and separate grand marshals will be recognized in the Nickel Plate Music & Arts Festival’s parade. “We wanted to broaden out and really honor more than just one person,” he said. He thanked “everybody in the Rochester community and the surrounding communities who came out to bring the parade back to Rochester.” “It made me happy to see all the

kids on Main Street, and it just brought me back to my childhood,” said Ed Richard. Following the parade, musicians performed on a stage by the Fulton County Courthouse. Food and other vendors were set up, and there were several activities for kids, including face painting, a mechanical bull and more. A full list of the parade winners is below: 2026 Nickel Plate Music & Arts Festival Parade Winners Best Float First: Earl-Love Funeral Home Second: Unnecessary Extras Third: Hillcrest Baptist Church Best Theme First: Hop Carver Second: Debra Shippy Schaffer Sepsis Awareness Third: Abe Lincoln Best Car First: Mike and Teri Furnivall Second: Bandit Trans Am Third: Brian Shippy Classic Auto Best Truck First: Helen Ropers Second: Insulation Guys Third: Powell Ag Service Best Tractor First: Reese Family Second: Tip A Canoe Brews Third: Hannah Grace Marketing Best Performance-Drill First: Rochester High School Second: North Miami High School Third: Faith Outreach Center Best Miscellaneous First: Elemental Art Studio Second: Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard Third: Ghostface The judges also liked Liberty Baptist Church’s God Bless the USA entry, the Fulton County Amateur Radio Club, Biehl Family Horses, Keystone Cooperative and Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

BAND — The Rochester High School band marches in the parade.

POSING — Bralynn Floyd, left, and Makenzie Dovich show off their painted faces during the festival.

MECHANICAL BULL — Abby Hanson enjoys riding a mechanical bull at the festival.

FACE PAINTING — Azalea Tuttle, left, has her face painted by Kaylea Hanes of Sweetcakes Entertainment during the festival.

AT THE PARADE — Stone, left, and Isaiah Erikson are ready for the start of the parade.

GRAND MARSHALS — Shirley, left, and Bill Willard were the grand marshals of the 2026 Nickel Plate Music & Arts Festival’s “Amazing America” parade Saturday, Aug. 22, in downtown Rochester.

Digital Magazine Your free weekly email edition of Auto & RV delivered straight to your inbox every Monday! POPCORN — From left Mya Musselman, Levi Johnson and Benjamin Love handed out free popcorn on behalf of First Baptist Church of Rochester before the parade.

UNCLE SAM — Uncle Sam, also known as Tom Maynard, left, poses with Laura Baugher during the parade.

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“Today is a celebration of these Indiana businesses and a recognition of the dedication and resilience they have shown over the past 50 or 100 years,” said Braun. “These 34 businesses have been powering Indiana’s economy for decades and are true examples of the Hoosier spirit and work ethic, demonstrating a remarkable commitment to their crafts, their customers and their communities.” The Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards honor Hoosier businesses and organizations that have remained in operation for a minimum of 100 or 50 consecutive years, respectively, and have demonstrated a commitment to community service. More than 1,300 Indiana companies have been recognized during the award’s 34-year history. “Thanks to the Governor’s leadership, Indiana is a place where all founders and businesses can grow and thrive,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Chuck Goodrich. “This year’s Century and Half Century Award winners include anchors of Indiana Main Streets, growing innovators and nationally recognized corporations, demonstrating the success

state.” More about the two businesses is below. The Smith Sawyer Smith Agency is a dedicated, independent insurance agency that has been family-owned and client-centered since it opened its doors in 1925. The company has become one of the most dynamic and growing full-service agencies in the Midwest, recently expanding to the West Coast and Northeast Regions, and is licensed to

lished by Robert E. Peterson in Rochester in 1965. Over the years, the law firm has evolved through several partnerships before becoming what is now known as Perkins & Adley. The company has been committed to providing leadership within its community and dedicated service to its clients throughout the region for more than six decades, delivering legal services to individuals, families and businesses alike.

Public Auctions Johnson Public Auction 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. south of Argos, 2 miles on US 31 to 18th Road, then west 1 mile to Linden Road, then south ½ mile to 18 B Road, then west 2 miles to 12885 18 B Road, Argos. Ball Auction, ballrealtygroup.com. Online Real Estate Auction 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31. Property located at 30 N. Long Lane, North Manchester. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction. com. Equipment And Vehicle Auction 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. Locat-

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Rochester fall sports update: Football shuts out Southwood for fourth straight year Football Fortune favors the bold, the Roman poet Virgil once wrote. Rochester football coach Isaac Shaffer exemplified VAL this state- TSOUTSOURIS ment with SPORTS two play calls EDITOR, RTC in particular that led to touchdowns as the Zebras rolled to a 46-0 win over visiting Southwood in the season opener for both teams at Barnhart Field Friday, Aug. 21. Trenton Meadows and Kale Shotts had 67 yards rushing each to tie for the team lead. Meadows ran for two touchdowns, and Shotts also ran for a touchdown. Aiden Wilson and Mason Oliver also had touchdown runs, and Mitchell Clark threw his first career touchdown pass to Alex Chapman on a 13-yard screen on the last play of the first half. Liam Spence had a 31-yard reception on offense, and he also had an interception and a fumble recovery on defense in his varsity debut. Gavin Pinder also had a fumble recovery on defense. Rochester beat Southwood for the fifth straight year and shut them out for the fourth straight year. The win was the first in the career for Shaffer, who thanked the student section and cheerleaders in addition to the players in a cel-

ebratory postgame speech. Rochester travels to Tippecanoe Valley for the Bell Game Friday, Aug. 28. Rochester has not won the Bell since 2017 and has not won at Valley since 2014. Girls Golf Rochester junior Molly Moore shot a 75 to earn medalist honors at the Lebanon Ulen Invitational Saturday, Aug. 22. Rochester shot a 399 as a team. Lexi Haughs added an 89, Lily Chipps had a 111, and Audrey Widman had a 124. The Lady Zs were coming off a 212- 253 win over Winamac in a nine-hole match over the front nine at Round Barn Golf Club at Mill Creek Thursday, Aug. 20. Moore was the medalist with a 42, Lexi Haughs had a 47, Audrey Widman had a 59, and Makenna Jackson had a 67. Rochester began its week with a 197-203 win over Western, Tuesday, Aug. 18. Moore shot a 38 to take medalist, Haughs had a 43, Jackson had a 57, Widman had a 59, and Chipps had a 61. Zoey Blakesley’s 65 and Kenlee Smith’s 71 were the JV scores. Volleyball The Rochester volleyball team went 3-1 at the Tomahawk Invitational at North Miami Saturday, Aug. 22, and finished in fifth place out of 12 teams. Rochester beat Wabash 2512, 25-21 but lost to Northfield 25-13, 25-21 in pool play. In the placement round, Rochester beat Tippecanoe Valley 26-24, 26-24 and North Miami 25-23, 25-16.

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Rochester’s team record stands at 5-1. South Adams won the tournament for the fifth straight year. Amara Wieringa had 13 kills, Brailyn Hunter had 11, and Makayla Walley added 10 as the Rochester volleyball team earned their second five-set win in as many matches in a 24-26, 22-25, 25-20, 25-21, 15-12 win over Pioneer at the RHS gym Tuesday, Aug. 18. Rochester was coming off a five-set win over Plymouth in their season opener in which they staved off three match points in the fifth set. This also marked the second straight year Rochester beat Pioneer in five sets after losing the first two. They also pulled off the feat in Royal Center last year. Girls Cross-Country The Rochester girls cross-country team scored 231 points and finished ninth out of 13 complete teams at the Jacob Graf Invitational at Logansport Saturday, Aug. 22. Daniela Ochoa was the Lady Z frontrunner, finishing 28th in a field of 101 runners in 24:06. Addisyn Malone was 44th in 25:21, Vivian Miller was 52nd in 26:09, Addisyn Zimmerman was 77th in 29:11, Jake Gottschalk was 86th in 30:12, and Trinity Baine was 87th in 30:15. Hamilton Heights won the team title with 42 points. Hamilton Heights’ Allie Bushey was the individual champion in 18:36. The Lady Zs began their week by scoring 38 points and finishing second out of four teams at the Twin Lakes Invitational Tuesday, Aug. 18. Adison Hayes was sixth overall in 24:14, Katelyn Conliff was seventh in 25:05, Ochoa was 12th in 25:55, Miller was 13th in 27:18, and Jane Gottschalk was 26th in 30:58. Non-scoring runners included Chloie Tyler, who was 31st in 32:14; Baine, who was 32nd in 32:17; Jocelyn Shafer, who was 34th in 36:16; and Addy Hake, who was 36th in 40:36. John Glenn won the team title with 25 points. Delphi’s Louane Emeraud was first across the finish line in 22:21. Boys Cross-Country Led by freshman Warner DuBois’ 13th-place finish, the Rochester boys cross-country team scored 265 points and finished 10th out of 18 complete teams at the Jacob Graf Invitational at Logansport Saturday, Aug. 22.

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DuBois was timed in 18:10, a 51-second improvement from his time at the Twin Lakes Invitational four days earlier. Other Zebra striders included Leandro Javier, who was 45th in 19:07; Tyson Wachtmann, who was 61st in 19:57; Caden Biernacki, who was 73rd in 20:27; Parker Smith, who was 81st in 20:43; Lucas Scorsone, who was 83rd in 20:46; and Tommy Schwenk, who was 123rd in 25:53. Northwestern won the team title with 39 points. Western’s Beck Bennett took the individual crown in 16:39. Rochester was coming off a third-place showing, scoring 114 points in the nine-team field at the Twin Lakes Invitational Tuesday, Aug. 18. DuBois was the frontrunner, finishing 14th in 19:01. Javier was 18th in 19:30, Biernacki was 32nd in 20:40, Smith was 38th in 21:16, Scorsone was 46th in 21:48, Wachtmann was 49th in 22:03, and Schwenk was 81st in 27:30. Chesterton took the team title with 17 points. The Trojans had the top three individuals, including individual champion Ryan Nix, who was timed in 16:14. Girls Soccer The Rochester girls soccer team dropped a 4-0 decision to host LaVille Thursday, Aug. 20. No stats were made available. Boys Soccer The Rochester boys soccer team fell to visiting Caston 3-1 at the Brent Blacketor Memorial Sports Complex Thursday, Aug. 20, to fall to 1-2 on the season. The Zebras were coming off a 4-0 loss to host North White Tuesday, Aug. 18. North White had a 22-8 advantage in shots on goal. Sophomore Evan Maroney led Rochester with four shots on goal. Freshman goalkeeper Kevin Jones had 17 saves. Boys Tennis The Rochester boys tennis

team went 1-2 at the John Glenn Invitational Saturday, Aug. 22. The Zebras beat Knox 3-2 but lost to John Glenn 3-2 and Mishawaka 3-2. In the Knox match, Rochester winners included Camden Zink at No. 1 singles and the doubles teams of Logan Fuller and Jesse Smith at No. 1 and Luke Gottschalk and Ayden Smith at No. 2. Zink also won at No. 1 singles against John Glenn. The other point came from Fuller and Smith, who won in a 10-point tiebreak at No. 1 doubles. Against Mishawaka, both Rochester points came from the doubles teams. Fuller and Smith won at No. 1, and Gottschalk and Smith won by forfeit at No. 2. Rochester was coming off a 5-0 loss to visiting Triton in their home opener Thursday, Aug. 20. Zink, Griffin Newton and Cash Casper lost at singles. Fuller and Jesse Smith lost in straight sets at No. 1 doubles, and Gottschalk and Ayden Smith lost in straight sets at No. 2 doubles. Tuesday, Aug. 18, the Tippecanoe Valley boys tennis team won all five matches in straight sets to beat inexperienced Rochester 5-0 in the season opener for both teams at the Valley courts. In a match featuring two players who are new to No. 1 singles, Noah Mellott beat Zink 6-3, 6-0. Liam Newcomer handled Jesse Smith 6-3, 6-1 at No. 2 singles. J.J. Kammerer won his first varsity match with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Fuller at No. 3 singles. At No. 1 doubles, George Craig and Will Parker were the first to get off the court with a 6-0, 6-2 win over Newton and Gottschalk. Tanner Glennie and Jordan Shepherd pulled out a nailbiter of a second set to beat Casper and Ayden Smith 6-0, 7-5 at No. 2 doubles.