Valley students advocate against tobacco use through Voice club
By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer
Tippecanoe Valley High School students want to let others know they shouldn’t use tobacco.
“It’s never too late to stop, and there’s always someone out there to help you. You’re never alone,” said senior Colton Crabb.
Crabb is one of the founding members of Valley’s anti-tobacco Voice club.
Voice is a program run by the Indiana Department of Health.
Health advocacy organization, Live Well Kosciusko, receives state funding, which allows it to “help implement the club,” said Live Well Kosciusko Youth Coordinator Natalie Moore.
TVHS Assistant Principal Dayna Kolanowski and health and physical education teacher, Mallory, Eaton serve as adult sponsors for Valley’s chapter of Voice, which started last winter.
Crabb and fellow senior Jetta Hughes heard about Voice at
a Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy event and helped bring it to Valley.
They serve as members of Voice’s core team, along with juniors Christopher Marquez and Diego Gonsalez. There are about 10 others also in Voice, said Hughes.
Crabb said the core team helps “coordinate events and create the
curriculum for what we’re doing.”
He also is serving on the Voice state ambassador group, helping “create the curriculum for the year for the entire state.”
So far, Valley’s Voice chapter has spoken to health classes for Tippecanoe Valley Middle School seventh and eighth graders.
Students also spoke to children recently at the Kosciusko County
Sheriff’s Office’s Camp HERO.
“That was exciting,” said Hughes of speaking to around 200 children at the camp.
Future plans for the club include speaking at Akron and Mentone elementary schools and “just having some night events when we come in and educate everybody,” said Crabb. Continued on page 3
TEACHING KIDS Jetta Hughes, left, and Colton Crabb spoke to kids at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office’s Camp HERO recently. Photo provided by Natalie Moore.
VOICES AGAINST TOBACCO Tippecanoe Valley High School’s Voice club started last winter to advocate against tobacco use. Shown from left are Live Well Kosciusko Youth Coordinator Natalie Moore, Voice
members Jetta Hughes, Colton Crabb, Christopher Marquez, Diego Gonsalez, and Voice adult sponsor Mallory Eaton. Live Well Kosciusko gets state funding, which helps run Voice. Photo by Leah Sander.
Miss Fulton County also wins Miss Congeniality
By LAURIE LECHLITNER Staff Writer
“I believe every girl wants a crown,” stated Chesnee Miller, Miss Fulton County. Miller not only won the crown but was voted Miss Congeniality. “I tried to be open, kind and friendly to other contestants. Since this is not my first pageant, I was also available to answer questions the others had.”
For the past couple years, Miller has enjoyed competing in the Miss Akron pageant. Last year at the Miss Fulton County pageant she was first runner-up. “A girl must be 18 to win Miss Fulton County. Last year I didn’t qualify for the crown. I had just turned 17. But being in a pageant is a great experience and a lot of fun.”
This year those who signed up started meetings each Sunday
afternoon a month ahead of time.
“We learned table etiquette and how to walk. We even participated in a mock interview. We were ready by the time the pageant rolled around.”
The Miss Fulton County pageant took place on July 6, the beginning of fair week. “Our portion of the pageant didn’t start until 6:30. We did our judges’ interviews in the afternoon.”
During the private interview Miller discussed with the judges that she is goal motivated and at times driven. “I’m a cross country and track runner. Even in sports I focus on my future goals. When I was a freshman, I focused on winning the state competition. I strive to win, working hard to get there.”
Miller used that same persevering spirit when she competed for Miss Fulton County. “The
judges asked me whether I’d rather be queen or Miss Congeniality. I told them that a queen should have all the qualities of Miss Congeniality. I wanted to be queen.”
Contestants donned their personality attire in the first event of the pageant. “I was wearing a pair of jeans, running shoes and carrying a water bottle. I explained that I am a big believer in physical fitness and having a healthy body.”
Donning her business attire, Miller was wearing a two-piece skirt and ruffled blouse ensemble in black and white. “Although I wanted to appear mature, the ruffled shirt reflected the fact that I also love having fun.”
Miller was a vision of radiance in her sleeveless, iridescent formal gown with rhinestones that sparkled as she walked. “I think my past pageant experience gave me an air of confidence and poise.”
When asked why she wanted to earn the title of Miss Fulton County, Miller told her audience that she’s a 10-year 4-H’er. “I want to use the skills I learned in 4-H to represent our area in the State Fair Pageant in January.”
Being queen is hard work. “It requires being at the fair about eight hours a day. I was at all
the livestock shows handing out ribbons. I was also at some of the other shows and exhibits.”
Her favorite part of being queen was wearing the crown. “I became a role model for the little girls who also dream of one day wearing a crown.”
Miller’s parents Blake and Kim were very proud of her. She has an older brother Chase. And her sister Chaney won the teen queen crown, so the family had a double celebration.
“Wearing the crown is every girl’s dream come true,” she concluded. “It’s something I’ll never ever forget.”
I lost my remote
By RUSSELL DAVIDSON SR. Guest Writer
Got up early to watch the morning news but couldn’t find the remote. It should have been in my chair, so I looked and it wasn’t there.
It was getting close to the 6 a.m. news. I thought perhaps my dog or cat had played with it. I started looking for it, slipped on the throw rug, got up and stepped on something. The news came on. Now who do I blame?
Fulton County Republican Women to meet Aug. 26
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BLACKETOR BOARD RECEIVES CHECK —
The Optimist Club presented a $5,000 check to the Blacketor board in support of its efforts to raise $15,000 for a matching grant from the Fulton County Community Foundation.
Shown from left are Brian Bauman; Janell Mulligan, Optimist president; John Little; Michelle Maroney, Optimist member; Teresa Houser; Chuck Pocock; and Tiffany Futrell. Photo provided.
Valley students
Continued from page 1 Marquez said he joined Voice due to “the cause behind it.”
Voice generally meets biweekly, with the club meeting more often if there’s an event coming up.
Those involved with the club talked about the need for it as tobacco use is “an epidemic.”
“It’s an epidemic everywhere,” said Eaton. “It’s at every school, everywhere.”
Voice members noted their personal connections to tobacco.
Hughes noted she started using it in middle school to cope with a personal issue. She’d been off of it for awhile when she heard about Voice.
“I just thought it was a really good program, and it’s been just really great to ... teach kids about the harm of it and everything,” said Hughes. “I did student teaching my freshman and sophomore year, and I was in elementary schools and they were finding (vaping items) there; that was a big thing for me.”
“I was like ‘wow,’ that’s really sad, so it was just a big eye opener,” she added. “Just to help and just be in this group is really nice.”
“My brother was really big into tobacco and that really changed him a lot. He’s stopped now and ... he just wanted to share what he went through with me,” said Marquez. “That really motivated me to be a part of this group.”
Gonsalez noted he’s gained leadership skills from being in the club, which have helped him in other parts of life, like sports and academics.
“Once you build a reputation for people to look up to you and to depend on you for what they do ... they follow your actions,” he said.
“It empowers them so much,” said Eaton. “I mean these are already kids that are active and care and are involved, but to see someone share their personal story and to see them just relate and care, like it’s just so much more.”
Moore added those ages 13-24 may find more information about quitting tobacco at livevapefree. com. Adults may text “READY” to 34191 and get “a couple of weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy,” she said.
She said people may also get free cessation therapy through the above sources.
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Aletha M. Ranstead
Devoted Mother/Farmer’s Wife
Aletha M. Ranstead, 86, Richland Center, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:57 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
On Dec. 28, 1937, Aletha Marie McGee was born in Fulton County to Clifford Fremont and Bessie Irene Sanders McGee. Growing up she shared her childhood with an older brother, Charles. Proudly she graduated from Richland Center High School.
Aletha and Richard L. Ranstead were married on Sept. 15, 1956, in the Richland Center United Methodist Church. They shared 68 years of life’s adventures. From their union came a daughter, Karen, and two sons, David and Rick. Two more generations have been added to the family tree with the blessings of five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Paramount in Aletha’s life was her family, being a devoted mother and a loving farmer’s wife always ready to help out. She enjoyed the retail world, and many will remember her at the Wile’s Department Store, Sears Catalogue Store or working with Dave at the Dairy Queen.
From her kitchen command post, Grandma Aletha enjoyed hosting her family’s dinners during the holidays and special family celebrations. Always in demand were her delicious steaming beef and noodles with mashed potatoes and a bubbling blueberry pie from her oven. She was very proud of her legacy and enjoyed following the grands and the greats school activities, sports and choir concerts.
Left to cherish Aletha’s memory are her husband, Dick; daughter, Karen Fouts and husband Ric; son, Rick Ranstead and wife Carrie, all of Rochester; five grandchildren, Karissa Burkett and husband Joey, Aaron Ranstead and wife Kalyn, Staci Heinzmann and husband Stephen, Ryan Ranstead and wife Shaylee and Nicole Ranstead; and seven great-grandchildren, Madison, Mylee, Matilyn, Adarius, Aleyna, Milan and Brantley.
Preceding Aletha in death are her parents; son, David L. Ranstead, on March 21, 2017; and brother, Charles McGee, in 2010.
A celebration of the life of Aletha M. Ranstead was at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor David Sommers officiated. Friends visited with the family from 9-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment was in Richland Center IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Hickory Creek Activity Department, 304 E. 18th St., Rochester, IN 46975.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at goodfamilyfh.com.
Chandler Dean Bright Enjoyed Welding And Motorcycles
Chandler Dean Bright, 22, Rochester, passed away Monday evening, Aug. 12, 2024, in Rochester.
He was born on March 6, 2002, in Rochester. He had worked at various retail stores and enjoyed welding. He loved motorcycles, especially his Honda Gold Wing, his children, grilling out and listening to his music.
Survivors include his children, Melanie Bright, Zyan Bright and Beau Bright, all of Rochester; parents, Heather and Herman Medina Jr., Rochester; companion, Marialyce Hartman, Rochester; siblings, Chase Bright, Rochester, and Caitlynn Miller, Rochester; stepbrothers, Taylor Medina, Ohio, and Tanner Medina, Rochester; grandparents, Herman (Kathy) Medina Sr., Rochester; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Michael and Carol Bright and Alma Medina.
Friends visited from 4-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.
M. Jean Koch
First Christian Church Member
M. Jean Koch, 96, Rochester, passed away at 9:27 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth.
Jean was born on April 11, 1928, in Kokomo, the daughter of Admiral Dewey and Pauline Marie (Dale) Biggs. In March of 1947, she married Clifford Koch and they had three children.
Jean had worked in customer service for the Cable Company for 15 years and had also worked at Rochester Canning Factory early in life. She was a member of the First Christian Church and Kappa Delta Phi Sorority. She enjoyed bowling in her younger days, playing euchre, fill in puzzles, watching sports, especially basketball, and cheering on Notre Dame Football and the Green Bay Packers.
Survivors include her children, Cheri Hogan, Noblesville, Dennis (Charlene) Koch, Fort Myers, Fla., and Joe Koch, Rochester; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Dale Biggs, William Biggs, Richard Biggs, Robert Biggs, Betty Biggs, Julia Biggs and Dolores Iholts.
Funeral services was conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends visited from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Clifford Koch Community Fund or to First Christian Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.
Keith Anthony Miller Parsons Dedicated Musician
Keith Anthony Miller Parsons, 49, Rochester, passed away at 9:08 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Rochester.
Keith was born on June 25, 1975, in Akron, Ohio, the son of David Arthur and Georgia Ann (Hentgen) Parsons. He graduated from Caston High School, Fulton.
Keith had worked as finishing/quality control manager for Innovative Composites LTD., Rochester, for many years. He had also worked for Earthworks and Florida Roads while living in Florida. In his youth, he enjoyed surfing, skateboarding and, throughout his life, he enjoyed fishing. A dedicated musician, he played guitar in a punk band called FPA for numerous years.
Survivors include his mother, Georgia Ann Monfort, Macclenny, Fla.; father, David Arthur (Karen) Parsons, Akron, Ohio; stepfather, John Monfort, Spencerville, Ohio; sisters, Adrienne (Joe) Terry, Lima, Ohio, and Cheyenne Monfort, Macclenny, Fla.; and numerous, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony; and grandparents, George Miller Hentgen and Ruby (Awker) Hentgen, Vonnie A. Parsons and Wanda L. (Hershberger) Parsons, Ross and Carrie Monfort.
Services to be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbros@rtcol.com.
Roy Swartz
Lifelong Music Lover
Roy Swartz, 92, Rochester, passed away at noon Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at his residence.
Roy was born on Feb. 29, 1932, in Rochester, the son of Friendy and Vera M. (Moore) Swartz. On Sept. 1, 1951, in South Bend, he married Mary Marie Baumgartner. She preceded him in death on April 6, 2017.
Roy and his family moved to northern Indiana in 1956, where he worked at Stewart Coach Industries in Bristol. He later started his own businesses, including Job Site Mobile Offices. In the early 70s, he returned to Rochester with Job Site. After selling Job Site, he was self-employed in construction.
A lifelong music lover, Roy played in several municipal bands on the clarinet and saxophone. He and his wife loved square and barn dancing. In Elkhart, he had converted his hay barn to a barn dance center.
Survivors include his daughter, Sandra E. Van Tilburg, Middlebury; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Voris Swartz and Nick Swartz; and sister, Elizabeth Nelson.
Private interment will take place at Athens Cemetery, Athens, with a memorial service to be announced later.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center or to Catsnip, Etc., P.O. Box 1061, Goshen, IN 46527.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Glenn Edward McDaniel
Glenn Edward McDaniel, 45, Knox, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
He was born on June 29, 1979. On Jan. 26, 2001, he married Beverly Sue McDaniel; who survives.
Additional survivors are five daughters, Chelsey, Whitney, Macey, Karissa and Emiley; one nephew, raised as his own son, Nathan; four grandchildren; his mother, Sandy (Jerry) Cooper, Knox; three sisters, Sherry (Dain) Whitaker and Katie (Tim) Miller, both of Knox; and Amy (Luke) Turner, Plymouth; one stepsister, Anna Stacy, Culver; two brothers, Marvin (Jami) McDaniel, Grovertown and Justin( Chantel) McDaniel, Winamac; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Henry and Mary McDaniel; maternal grandparents, Goble and Helen Mullins; and his father, Marvin McDaniel.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Braman and Son Memorial Chapel, Knox, with Pastor Etsie Allen officiating.
Interment was in Round Lake Cemetery, Knox.
Michael Lyle Hoyt
Michael
Lyle Hoyt, 79, Mentone, died at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in his residence.
He was born on April 11, 1945. On March 1, 1969, he married Diana Patterson; who survives.
Additional survivors are his children, Jeff (Denise) Hoyt, Winona Lake and Jennifer (Cameron) Field, Charlestown; four grandchildren; siblings, Sharie Johnson, Syracuse and Jim (Rhonda) Hoyt, Fredericksburg, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Helen Ruth (Curtis) Hoyt; brother-in-law, Pat Johnson; and nephew, Chad Hoyt.
Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 19, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with Michael Hamilton officiating.
Interment was in Sycamore Cemetery, Mentone.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sweet Sassy Golf Classic for Bib’s Billfold.
Jody ‘Joe’ Nickerson
Jody “Joe” Nickerson, 50, Akron, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in his residence.
He was born on Oct. 17, 1973. On March 26, 1995, he married Laura Culp; who survives.
Additional survivors are his mother and stepfather, Cathy and Tom Moody, Milford; son, Austin Nickerson, Akron; daughter, Susan Nickerson, Indianapolis; brother, Shane Nickerson, Milford; sisters, Amy (Matt) McFarland, Warsaw and Tina Seabolt, Nappanee; father and mother-in-law, Lynn and Peggy Culp; two sisters-in-law, Leah Culp and Molly (Marlin) Crist.
He was preceded in death by his father, Albert L. Nickerson.
Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 19, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester and the Eel River Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Silver Lake.
Interment was in Eel River Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Beaver Dam Community Church: Attn: Wheels on Fire, 9798 W. 1000S., Akron, IN 46910.
Arrangements were entrusted to McKee Mortuary.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at mckeemortuary.com.
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Carma L. Gagnon
Carma L. Gagnon, 92, Akron, died 5:20 a.m Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, at Life Care Center, Rochester.
She was born on April 13, 1932. She married James Edward Backus; and later divorced. She later married Ronald Gagnon; who preceded her in death on May 3, 2020.
She is survived by son, Steven (Linda) Backus, Akron; stepson, Steven (Kathy) Gagnon, Claypool; stepdaughter, Barbara (Tim) Hienbaugh, Wabash; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Thelma (Fearnow) Middleton; son, Daniel D. Backus; daughter, Debra L. Backus; grandson, Daniel D. Backus, Jr.; and brother, Eugene Middleton.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at EarlLove Funeral Home, 811 E. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor Tom Craig officiating.
Friends may visit one hour prior to services in the funeral home.
Interment will be in Silver Creek Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Creek Church of God, 6504 W. 1300S, Silver Lake, IN 46982.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at earllovefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Earl-Love Funeral Home.
Elmer D. Charles
Elmer D. Charles, 86, Ligonier , died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in his residence.
He was born on Aug. 2, 1938. On Feb. 27, 1976, he married Rosemary Taulbee; who preceded him in death April 1, 2019.
He is survived by son, Elmer Defroy Charles Jr., Michigan City; five daughters, Rosie (Ronnie) Compton, Rochester, Wilma (Shane) Grant, Elkhart, Sara (David) Macias and Angel (Adam Long) Charles, both of Ligonier and Rosamarie (Josh) Charles; sister, Gertrude Kinslow, Ligonier; 36 grandchildren; and 20 great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sarah (Rasnick) Charles; son, John Charles; five brothers; two sisters; and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday. Aug. 17, at the Church of the Stone, 7270 S. SR 9, Wolcottville, with Pastor Michael Stanley officiating.
Interment was in Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at yeagerfuneralhome.com.
Connie Jean (Howard) Bailey
Connie Jean (Howard) Bailey, 72, Hamlet, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. She was born on Feb. 25, 1952. She married Hank Bailey; who survives.
Additional survivors are two sons, Thomas (Ann) Howard, Winamac and Scott (Diana) Howard, Culver; stepdaughter, Rosie Bailey, Hamlet; sister, Beverly (Marc) Santicola, Pittsburgh, Pa.; brother-in-law, Buddy (Arlene) Bailey, Butler; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Ardella Paulsen.
A celebration of life service was Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Heartland Church, Winamac.
Memorial contributions may be made to Michiana Crime Stoppers.
Donate online to pay by credit card or send check to Michiana Crime Stoppers, 701 W. Sample St., South Bend, IN 46601. Online condolences can be shared with the family at frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Herbert Edward ‘Ed’ Johns
Herbert Edward “Ed” Johns, 76, Winamac , died Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, in his residence.
He was born on Oct. 3, 1947.
On Sept. 22, 2015, he married Lugina Maria “Gina” Ricchio; who preceded him in death on Feb. 25, 2017.
He is survived by one son, Jason Scott Johns; two stepsons, Anthony Ricchio and James Ricchio; one stepdaughter, Jewel Ricchio; sister, Edna Johns; brother, Raymond Johns; sister-in-law, Cindy Palmer; several nieces; and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Loren Lee and Edna May (Walker) Johns; sister, Lucy Fout; brother, Loren Lawrence Johns; two half brothers, Paul Fann and Arbel Fann; and half sister, Laura May Gallagher.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Friends may visit one hour prior to services in the funeral home.
The American Legion and VFW will conduct military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Winamac.
Carolyn L. Fivecoate
Carolyn Lucille Fivecoate, 99, Mentone , died Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
She was born on April 28, 1925. On Jan. 4, 1949, she married Harold Paul “Bud” Fivecoate; who preceded her in death on March 31, 2012.
She is survived by her son, James “Jim” (Deb) Fivecoate; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Myrtle Boyer Hunter; and daughter, Susan K. Fivecoate.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, in First Baptist Church, 206 S. Oak St., Mentone.
A private graveside service is being planned in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.
Arrangements have been entrusted to King Memorial Home 101 N. Tucker, Mentone.
Virgie V. Teel
Virgie V. Teel, 86, Akron, died at 12:20 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, Warsaw.
She was born on Oct. 11, 1937. On June 29, 1957, she married Paul E. Teel; who survives.
Additional survivors are two sons, Scott (Deb) Teel, Akron and Ryan (Kelly) Teel, Rollett, Texas; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Max E. and Leora (Robinson) Hoffman.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, at Akron Church of God, 301 S. West St., Akron, with Pastor Kathy Nelson officiating.
Interment will be in Akron Cemetery, Akron.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.
Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd St., New York, NY 10016.
Fulton County Retired Teachers announce meeting change
James Shank
James Shank, 87, Winamac, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in
Arrangements are
Patricia Ann ‘Trish’
Patricia Ann “Trish” Grauel, 87, Logansport , and formerly of Kewanna, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.
Grauel
She was born on Feb. 13, 1937. She married Ernest “Bus” Richard Grauel; who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children, Shawna Grauel (Scott) Schwering, Tucson, Ariz., and Kevin Grauel, Logansport; brother, Thomas Cook; sister, Lois Coffman; two grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by granddaughter, Korine Grauel; two sisters, Doris “Becky” Silance and JoEllen Hempker; and brother, William Cook. Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 16, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Marocco Chapel, 119 E. Market St., Logansport. Interment was in Ever Rest Memorial Park, Logansport.
Memorial contributions may be made to World Vision at worldvision.org.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at ransfuneralhomes.com.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at frainmortuary.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Fulton County Retired Teachers will have a meet and greet beginning at 11 a.m. followed by the meeting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at El Cielito Lindo, 2077 Main St., Rochester.
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Court News
Circuit Court
The following petitions have been filed in Fulton Circuit Court, Judge Arthur Christopher Lee presiding: Complaints
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC v. Hannah Gonzalez, Rochester, $1,903.05
Discover Bank v. David Lowe, Rochester, $3,314.72; Caroline Batey, Rochester, $3,507.53
Superior Court
The following petitions have been filed in Fulton Superior Court, Judge Gregory L. Heller presiding: Complaints
Midland Credit Management v. Jerald Taylor, Rochester, $5,679.13; Tracy Risner, Rochester, $1,202.78
SAC Finance v. Cassandra Miller, Rochester, $12,365.16
Traffic Violations
The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Boat equipment, bilge ventilators required — Joseph Jendreas, Whiting, $164
Dealer plate violations — Michael Riley, Culver, $149
Disregarding a stop sign — Mathias Garcia, Akron, $164.50 Driving while suspended —
Brooklynn Reese, Logansport, $164.50
Improper display of license plate, not placed in proper spot — Deveon Rios, Plymouth, $149 Hunting wild animals, fishing, or trapping without a license — Korben Parish, Naples, Fla., $164; Joshua Pulsifer, Grand Rapids, Mich., $164
No valid drivers license — Aaron Young, South Bend, $164.50; Katelyn Reilly, Nashville, Tenn., $164.50 Operating with expired plates — Cameron Benz, Indianapolis, $164; Scott Rabenau, Winamac, $164; Shawn Rensberger, Rochester, $164; Tesfay Araya, Indianapolis, $164
Operating with expired plates, operating a motorcycle without a proper permit or endorsement — Holden Chandler, Cedar, Mich., $189
Speeding — Jason Milovich, South Bend, $192.50; Ryan Borland, Carmel, $154.50; Landon Thomas, Macy, $154.50; Keagan Kaminski; Walkerton, $164.50; Joseph Vazquez Ramos, Logansport, $192.50; Emma Krupp, Plymouth, $154.50; Susan Moeller, Fennville, Mich., $154.50; Daniel Miller, Coral, Mich., $175; Matthew Hansen, Indianapolis, $164.50; Gurjinder Singh, Kokomo, $192.50; Dacota Poisel, Tippecanoe, $192.50; Jayanne Samm, South Bend, $175; Shavann Dickens, Indianapolis, $164.50; Isaiah Rivas, South Bend, $175; Randall Morrison, Ander-
The venue has changed from Wynnfield Crossing to El Cielito Lindo.
All retired teachers are welcome. R.S.V.P. to Joellen Wynn at (574) 223-2502 or email jjjjwynn@rtcol.com.
son, $164.50; Gina Brown, Macon, Ga., $164.50; Jason Milovich, South Bend, $192.50; James Satterly, Louisville, Ga., $154.50; Simo Nedelijkovic, Largo, Fla., $175
Stopping, standing or parking where prohibited — Megan Youngman, Nappanee, $164.50
Marriage Licenses
The following couple has applied for a marriage license in the office of Fulton County Clerk of the Court: Meisner-Lau
Ryan Meisner, 38, Rochester, and Julie Lau, 42, Rochester
Marriage Dissolutions
The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts: Rich — David Rich, Rochester, and Aleisha Rich, Sanford, N.C. With minor children.
Pletcher — Shea Pletcher, Cumberland, Md., and Krystle Pletcher, Rochester. No minor children.
ELMER D. CHARLES
PATRICIA ANN ‘TRISH’ GRAUEL
HERBERT EDWARD ‘ED’ JOHNS
Ella L. Yeo
Ella “Dean” L. Yeo, 71, Kewanna, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Funeral services are pending with Rans Funeral Homes.
his residence.
pending at Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
CONNIE JEAN (HOWARD) BAILEY
CAROLYN L. FIVECOATE
CARMA L. GAGNON
VIRGIE V. TEEL
Updates and happenings around the area
Caston School Corporation will hold the SEA 390 Public Hearing of the Caston classroom teachers and Caston School Corporation, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21. Following the public hearing, the Caston School Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly school board meeting; anticipated start time is 6:40 p.m.
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Columbia Elementary School picture day is Thursday, Aug. 22. Order online only at interstate.com/order. Use order code: 86620NA. Pay online with deb-
it, credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
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Board of Public Works and Safety/Department Heads meeting will be from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at the Rochester City Building Com-
5:00 p.m.: Doors open and
6:00 p.m.: Opening remarks and pledge
6:15 p.m.: Prayer & dinner
6:45 p.m.: Featured guest speaker GOP Chairman, Randy Head
7:00 p.m.: Keynote speaker Speaker of the House, Todd Huston
plex, 320 Main St., Rochester.
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Area Planning meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, in the commissioner’s room, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester.
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City council meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, in the Rochester City Building Complex, 320 Main St., Rochester.
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Bingo night will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the Fulton County Historical Society, 37 E. CR 375N, Rochester.
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $20 for 20 games. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Bonita McPherson at (574) 601-2238 or AJ DePyper (at 574) 857-2700. Proceeds will benefit Special Olympics of Fulton County.
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The Fulton Liberty Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Fulton Community Church, 7457
Liberty Ave., Fulton.
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A redevelopment commission meeting will be from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, in the Rochester City Building Complex, 320 Main St., Rochester.
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A city park board meeting will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, in the Rochester City Building Complex, 320 Main St., Rochester.
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Rochester First Baptist’s Fellowship Guild Ladies will host a sponsor night from 4 p.m. to closing, Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Dairy Queen, 1420 E. Ninth St., Rochester. Ten percent of sales will be given to the group to use for its mission projects. Customers must tell staff they are in support of the group or present a voucher when ordering.
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Kewanna Fire Department, 404 N. Toner St., Kewanna, will host a pasta night from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. Free will donations to go toward upgrading communications; carry-out available.
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A water board meeting will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, in the Rochester City Building Complex, 320 Main St., Rochester.
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There will be a blood drive
from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the Rochester Church of Christ, in the Fellowship Hall, 120 E. Fifth St., Rochester. Call (800) 733-7267 or visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment.
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A commissioners’ meeting will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, in the commissioner’s room 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester.
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The Mentone Flying Club is hosting a free, eight-week private pilot ground school. It will start Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Rochester Airport terminal building.
Classes meet from 7-10 p.m. Thursday evenings. For more information, call Tom Yuhas, (708) 935-7690 or email thomasyuhas@gmail.com to register.
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Rochester Schools are looking for gently-used instruments in order to ensure any student who wants to participate in band has the opportunity to do so. Instruments needed/wanted are: trumpets, trombones, flutes, clarinets, saxiphones, French horns, baritones and percussion kits (bells and/or snare pads or drums.) Contact Linnea Benedes linnea.bendes@zebras.net, or call (574) 223-2176, ext. 4121 or (574) 223-2280, ext. 6132.
Choral club to begin new season of song
The Fulton County Choral Club will begin its new season of song at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, in the Community Building at the Fulton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1009 W. Third St., Rochester.
The ladies group is open to receiving new singers. If interested, contact incoming President Sandra Hoffarth. Call (574) 835-1020 for details.
The choral will present the national anthem at noon Saturday, Aug. 31, during the Nickel Plate Festival. The festival will be at the Fulton County Courthouse, 815 Main St., Rochester.
September programs at Kewanna Union Township Public Library
The Kewanna Union Township Public Library is offering the following programs in September. The library is located at 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. For more information and updates, check out its Facebook page, call (574) 653-2011, or visit kewanna.lib.in.us.
Read Down Your Fines
Start the new year with no library fines. The library will be offering a fine forgiveness program, “Read Down Your Fines,” to patrons 18 and under. Readers may sign-up to participate beginning Sept. 1. Readers with accumulated fines will be eligible to participate. The reader and their parent will be asked to sign a reading contract. The reader must receive approval at the library in order to participate. All books that will be used as credit for this program are to be checked out or read in the library by Dec. 30.
Library Card Sign-Up Month
Whether you’re upgrading your skills, scouting for knowledge and information, or connecting with other heroic read-
ers, a library card is your key to an arsenal of resources. Spark your creativity as a builder or programmer by tinkering during the library’s Makerspace time; mine the library’s stacks and databases for new stories and adventures; kick start your critical thinking skills to defeat the deceptions of misinformation lurking online. Hitting the road? Use your library card to fuel your mind with books, e-books, and audio books.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity will present a program at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. Habitat for Humanity partners with people in the community and all over the world, to help build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.
Homeschoolers
At The Library
Homeschoolers at the Library program is back and it’s all about science. “Mixtures and Solutions” starts at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.
18. Join for a fun-filled program. All homeschoolers are welcome to attend.
Back To The Past
Local historian, Bob Clyde, will continue his discussion of the history of Kewanna. “Back to the Past: Our Kewanna” will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25. “Back to the Past” is the last Wednesday of the month.
Coffee And Tea Time
Coffee and tea time is at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday morning. Plan to attend, enjoying time with neighbors and friends and then stay for “Back to the Past.”
We Need Bluebirds
The library will be hosting two special events to increase the public’s awareness of the importance of bluebirds in the environment. The events will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, and 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19.
Tony Carroll, DNR wildlife biologist, will be instructing those who attend the program about ways to conserve natural resources with an emphasis on bluebirds. All of those that attend will
be able to make and take home their own bluebird house after Carroll’s presentation. A limited number of bluebird house kits are available. Everyone is welcome to attend these free events.
CATCH Kids Club
CATCH Kids Club, will start at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. Lori Stiffler, Purdue Extension Fulton County educator, will be presenting healthy habits and nutrition.
CATCH stands for Coordinated Approach to Child Health. Stiffler will share fun ways to learn about healthy eating and the importance of physical activity.
Free Book Give Away
Everyone is welcome to come and select books of their choice from the free giveaway collection; books for all ages. Stop in and pick out a bagful. It will be from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.
Meet and Greet Fulton County Nonprofits
Community members can learn more about local service organizations and to find out what they have to offer. It will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in the Performing Arts room.
Patron Appreciation Booth Food and giveaways will be available. It will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, during the Kewanna Fall Festival.
Story Time on the Lawn Children of all ages are welcome to relax in front of the library and listen to a variety of popular children’s books. It will start at noon Saturday, Sept. 28. Kewanna Fall Festival Coloring Contest
Pick up an entry at the library. Contest entries are due by Saturday, Sept. 21.
ABOVE: GREENWING FIELD DAY — Greenwing Field Day was held on Sunday, Aug. 4, at the Fulton County Conservation Club. The event provided children an introduction to waterfowl hunting, trap shooting and dog handling.
Shown in front from left are Christian Wold, Boone Hirsch, Barrett Montel, Lincoln Woodward, Danny Bruce, Blakely Behny, Sophia Johnson. In back are Lawrence Folk, Eddy Folk, Keegan Soupley, Braden Doty, Leo Woodward, Camden Kreuter, Ruger Benn, Dave Horvath; Rochester DU Area Chairman. Not pictured: Ainsley Horvath and Corbin Boldry. Photo provided by Dave Horvath.
LEFT: RECEIVING SHOOTING INSTRUCTION — Don Barker, left, gives shooting instruction to Corbin Boldry during Greenwing Field Day Sunday, Aug. 4, at the Fulton County Conservation Club. Photo provided by Dave Horvath.
The irreplaceable gift of oneself
By EMILY SCHOUTEN MS, MLS (ASCP) Woodlawn Health
Editor’s
Note: Emily Schouten is the laboratory director for Woodlawn Health.
EMILY SCHOUTEN
My mother gave me a paperback copy of Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula” as a high schooler. Initially skeptical, but it quickly became one of my favorite novels.
The Gothic horror novel was published in 1897 and follows the adventures of vampire hunters traveling across Europe to destroy Count Dracula. One plotline in the story is about Lucy Westenra, who falls victim to Count Dracula. She is given several transfusions of blood to save her life.
“Dracula” was primarily written in the 1890s. The concept of life-sustaining blood was well understood by the 19th century, and
the first successful transfusion of human blood occurred decades before the novel’s publication. Now, a little over 100 years later, advances in science and medicine have led to safe, successful blood transfusions for thousands of people every day.
Every person’s blood contains four elements. The red blood cells carry oxygen to every cell in our body. White blood cells form our immune system and create antibodies to fight bacteria and viruses, and platelets help our bodies stop bleeding when we have a cut.
Plasma is the liquid portion of the blood. It carries the nutrients and blood cells we need to stay alive. While everyone has blood with the same components, each person’s blood cells are unique, like a fingerprint.
Laboratory blood banks complete extensive testing for each person receiving blood to find the best match before a transfusion. But before the blood bank technologist can find the perfect match, a person must donate their time and blood in a blood donation.
Locally, the American Red
Cross and South Bend Medical Foundation organize blood drives to collect units of blood, which are used for lifesaving transfusions. A blood donation involves a generous person giving about an hour of their time to make an enormous impact on the life of another. The donated pint of blood may help as many as three people by providing transfusions for red
blood cells, plasma, and platelets.
Woodlawn Health receives units of red blood cells from both the American Red Cross and South Bend Medical Foundation.
In an age of self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, and super-computers in the palm of our hands, giving one’s time and self is still a powerful medical tool that can decide life or death.
Let’s Study The Bible —
Bram Stoker’s use of a blood transfusion was revolutionary for his time. Now, it remains a potent treatment for many conditions. You can contribute to the health of the community by visiting the website for either organization and signing up for a blood drive. Please consider donating a unit of blood and giving yourself an irreplaceable gift.
Hannah’s prayer for a child
(Read 1 Samuel 1:1-2:12)
“And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord” (1 Samuel 1:15).
By THE REV. RON PURKEY
First, Hannah’s sorrow (1 Samuel 1:110). While God’s perfect pattern for the family from the very beginning had been one husband and one wife, “because of the hardness of men’s hearts” (Matthew 19:8), God permitted polygamy. See Deuteronomy 21:15-17. Elkanah was a godly man but he had a divided home, and his favorite wife, Hannah (“grace”), carried a constant burden of sorrow because of her barrenness and because of the persecution of the other wife. Second, Hannah’s supplication (1 Samuel 1:11-19). Hannah was a woman of prayer, so it is no surprise to find her son
Samuel a great man of prayer. So burdened was her heart that Hannah left the feast without eating and went to the tabernacle to pray. (The world “temple” in 1 Samuel 1:9 simply means “a large public building” and does not refer to Solomon’s temple which had not yet been built.)
Hannah did not “bargain” with the Lord; rather, she proved her spirituality by willingly offering God her best — her firstborn son. Verse 21 suggests that her husband agreed with the vow; see also Numbers 30:6-16. The Nazarite regulations are found in Numbers 6. Eli, the high priest, certainly judged Hannah severely (Matthew 7:1-5), especially considering that his own sons were “sons of Belial (Satan)” (see 1 Samuel 2:12).
Third, Hannah’s surrender (1 Samuel 1:20-28). God answered Hannah’s prayers and sent a son, so she named him Samuel, “asked of the Lord.” Jewish women weaned their children at about the age of 3; at that time Hannah took Samuel to Eli and fulfilled her vow to the Lord.
The three bullocks were probably for the sin offering, burnt
offering, and special offering for the Nazarite vow; see Numbers 15:8. “For this child I prayed.” What a testimony from a godly mother! See 2 Timothy 1:5. If we had more parents like Elkanah and Hannah, we would have more godly people like Samuel. “Lent” means “given;” Samuel belonged to the Lord for the rest of his life.
Fourth, Hannah’s son (1 Samuel 2:1-12). While Elkanah was worshiping (1 Samuel 1:28), his wife was praying and praising God. Compare this passage with Mary’s song in Luke 1:4655. In both cases, the women praise God for his victory and for honoring the prayers of the humble. Notice the two names of Christ in 1 Samuel 2:10—“His King” and “His Anointed” (Messiah, Christ)—for Hannah’s burden was for the glory of the Lord among his people. Hannah certainly exemplifies a godly mother, for she put God first, she believed in prayer, she kept her vows, and she gave God all the glory.
Read Ron Purkey’s Bible study outlines free at rcpbibleoutlines. com. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.
Fulton County Human Resource Association to hold meeting
The Fulton County Human Resource Association will hold its regular monthly meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Woodlawn Health, 1400 E. Ninth St., Rochester, in classrooms A and B.
The purpose of the meeting is to bring human resource professionals together to address common HR-related issues, promote an understanding of the principles, policies, and methods necessary for developing and maintaining satisfactory human resources and allow for the
interchange of ideas and experience on human resources issues.
Lunch is included with the annual membership dues or $10 for guests. The speaker for this meeting will be Andy Perkins with Perkins and Adley Law Firm. He will be speaking about non-compete agreements.
FEDCO was instrumental in reconvening the FCHRA in January 2013. Human resource associations are common in many communities to help employer’s stay current with HR requirements. It was import-
ant to FEDCO to help businesses and industries stay in front of HR changes to protect both the employers and employees of the county.
FCHRA holds eight meetings per year This has included programs such as: workers compensation issues and processes, OSHA updates, active shooter training, using marketing intelligence to unlock success, independent contractor final rules, and when workers should tell their employers why they are absent, to name a few.
If you are involved in management or human resources at your company and would like to attend the meeting, contact Karin Fowler, Perkins and Adley, LLP, (574) 2234292 or email, karin@perkinsadley.com.
New ag classrooms at TVHS now in use
By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer
The new agriculture classrooms at Tippecanoe Valley High School are now being used.
The Tippecanoe Valley School Board heard the news from The Skillman Corp. Project Manager Scott Rogers at its monthly work session Thursday, Aug. 15, at TVHS.
The Skillman Corp. is the construction management company for TVHS’ ongoing construction project, of which the agriculture section is part.
“We still have some punch list items ... but we’re working on those off hours,” said Rogers of finishing the new ag section.
As for other parts of the project, the “last bit of tile is being grouted” in the pool, said Rogers. The tile work will have to set for three weeks before water
will be put in. He noted the pool will officially be ready “at the end of September.”
Regarding the auditorium, floors are being prepared for chairs and carpet, said Rogers.
Seating should start going in by the end of August.
“(On) Monday (Aug. 19), we will start putting in the stage floor,” he said.
Work is ongoing in the last part of the project, a multi-purpose area, said Rogers. He added exterior work on the building should be done in October, with all of the construction project to be completed by then.
A VIEW FROM ABOVE Shown is the stage in the new TVHS auditorium as viewed from the catwalk above the auditorium. Flooring for the stage should be installed this week.
Fulton County Recorder’s Office reports property fraud alert
Recently, the Fulton County Recorder’s Office has reported customers coming into the office stating they have received a billing statement from the “local records office,” which has your name, address and property tax information with an invoice to pay $121.50 to obtain a copy of a deed.
Residents can sign up for property fraud alerts if they have concerns about any future fraudulent activity, which may get recorded in your name in Fulton County.
People can sign up for this service at the Fulton County Recorder’s Office, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester, email propertyfruadalert.com, or call the office at (574) 223-2914.
Be aware this is not coming from the Fulton County Recorder’s Office. People can get a copy of a deed for $1 per page, which is normally two to three pages at the most. It does state on the bill it is not affiliated with the county office. It can be very confusing to an elderly person or just someone, who is not familiar with how to obtain copies of their documents.
Text and Photos
IN USE Shown is one of the new agriculture classrooms at Tippecanoe Valley High School, which is now being used.
TILE WORK A look at the TVHS pool, where tile work is almost done.
FOOTBALL Shown are members of the Rochester High School football
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Trevor Walley, Davis Renie, Kevin Doss, Goodman Navan, Mitchell Clark, Trenton Meadows, Carson Paulik, Drew Bowers, Alejandro Chapman, Grayson Miller, Zakkary Parks, Brant Beck, Clarence Garrett, Aiden Wilson, Ashton Orem, Cailab Tyler, Kale Shotts, Kye Murphy, Bralen Jones, Ethan Bailey, Callen Ferverda, Trevor Coplen, Derek Wortley, Mason Hisey, Matthew Crossland, Jesus Velez, Barrett Brown, Gavin Pinder, Eliezer Diaz, Jaser Garrett, Marco Orduno, Marco Rodriguez, Teagan Moyer, Grant McGlothin, Hagen Heilstedt, Liam Pinder, Xavier Vance, James Gardner, Maddox Jewell, Kevin Shull, Owen Lett, David Clark and Camden Susaraba.
Shown are members of the Rochester High School boys’ tennis team.
In the front row are Drake Heishman, Jesse Smith, Brady Morgan, Carter Merideth and Wade Bowers.
In the middle row are Logan Fuller, Jackson Frounfelter, Landon Weaver and Harrison Dunwoody.
In the back row are Lincoln Holder, Coach Mason Heyde, Tanner Reinartz, Jack Reffett and Ashton Musselman. Not pictured: Hunter Kamp. Photo by Leah Sander.
ZEBRA BOYS’ TENNIS
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Photo by Leah Sander.
ZEBRA CROSS COUNTRY Members of the Rochester High School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams are in the front from left Emma Bradley, Allyson Calloway, Kadence Bradley, Brooklyn Chandler and Addison Hayes. In the back are Kaine Pearson, Hayden Shuck, Leandro Javier and Reece Johnson. Photo by Leah Sander.
ZEBRA VOLLEYBALL Shown are Rochester High School volleyball team members and their coaches. In the front row from left are Kassandra Cisneros Ordaz, Summer Tyler, Emma Mathias, Logyn Honkomp, Emma Murphy, Rylee Clevenger and Rilyn Strasser.
In the middle row are Quinn Gruss, Kyla Conley, Elise Enyart, KayLea McCarty, Makenna McKee, Aubrey Wilson, Darah Strasser, Lillee Lett and Mia Howdeshell.
In the back row are Junior Varsity Coach Rebecca Bolinger, Assistant Coach Stacey Wilson, Kyra Doran, Jenna Seuferer, Amara Wieringa, Haylee Cunningham, Avarie Montel, Audrey Bolinger, Ella Hake, Brailyn Hunter, Sylvia McCall, Madeline Bailon and Varsity Head Coach Laneia Strasser. Photo by Leah Sander.
Rochester FALL SPORTS
ZEBRA BOYS’ SOCCER Shown are Rochester High School boys’ soccer team members with their coaches
In the front row from left are Evan Rudd, Rabuor Tindi, Wyatt Davis, Junior Criollo, Grant Reese and Kaison Williams. In the middle row are Josh DeSonia, Elliot Miller, Carlos Plascencia, Aiden Harrington, Adarius Ranstead, Dakota Burden and Hayden Houser.
In the back row are Assistant Coach Travis Bonfiglio, Bradyn Furnivall, Tyler Reese, Jonas Kiser, Camdyn Furnivall, Grant Bailey, Spencer Backus, Braden Harrington and Head Coach Eric Backus. Photo by Leah Sander.
ZEBRA CHEER Rochester High School cheerleaders in the front row from left are Summer Tyler, Lily Chipps, Addison Sutton, Addie Coria, Ashlynn Weyant, Bahyla Vanderwall, Hailey Crissinger, Jayla Miller, Addisyn Zimmerman, Raylee Fry, Ariah Upp and Savannah Wolters.
In the back row are Taylor Navara, Kaelyn Midkiff, Brooklyn Chandler, Emma Bays, Kyra Doran, Ella Hake, Sophia Baker, Hailie Charles, Adie Samuels, KayLea McCarty, Emma Murphy and Chloe Winn. Photo by Leah Sander.
ZEBRA GIRLS’ GOLF The Rochester High School girls’ golf team includes from left Molly Moore, Chloe Winn, Lily Chipps, Audrey Widman, Olivia Bailey, Laynie Migonis, Lexi Haughs, Ava Thomas and Coach Chad Thomas. Photo by Leah Sander.
ZEBRA GIRLS’ SOCCER Shown are members of the Rochester High School girls’ soccer team with coaches and staff.
In the front row from left are Alexandria Corres-Gustafson, Lakodah Clevenger, Adie Samuels, Taylor Navara, Mylee Heinzmann, Kelsey Walker and Gabby Medina.
In the middle row are Makhia Harding, Gretchen Gardner, Ruth Love, Skyla Mitchell, Audrey Wagner, Bria Rensberger and Izzy Hook.
In the back row are Assistant Coach Mark Eber, Volunteer Coach Amy Williams, Head Coach Chantal Rensberger, and Volunteer Coach Mark Gordon. Photo by Leah Sander.
The Richards serve Rochester community
By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer
“We love Rochester, we love family and we love kids. We love smalltown communities where people can just enjoy each other really,” said Amy Richard of her and her husband, Ed.
The Richards, Rochester, serve the community in a variety of ways.
This includes helping run the Nickel Plate Music and Arts Festival parade set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, in Rochester.
The Richards moved to Rochester in 2021 and started helping with the festival that year. The move marked a return for Ed, who was born and raised in the city.
After graduating from Rochester High School, he started a 22-year Naval career. He attended boot camp with his friend and classmate, Jon Wootten.
“I started out in San Diego, Calif., went to Bahrain on the USS La Salle for two straight years, so I was over there for the Gulf War,” said Ed. “After the La Salle, I went to Greece for two years and then after that I went to New York City (doing) recruiting. So, I’ve lived on three continents and in five states.”
Ed obtained his associate degree from the University of Maryland when he was in Greece and also got his bachelor’s degree from Excelsior College while in the service.
Amy is originally from Plainfield. She graduated from Mount Carmel High School, San Diego. The couple met while living in Avon.
“We met in the community that we both lived in and through our children,” said Amy.
They married in 2009. Before moving up to Rochester, Amy ran a home child care facility for 25 years. Ed worked as a teacher’s aide for special needs students at Avon Community School Corp. for 13 years.
“We came home to Ed’s hometown after we raised our kids and are kind of having a semi-retirement if you will,” said Amy of moving to Rochester. “We officially moved back up here to the home he grew up in.”
The couple has seven kids and seven grandchildren, with one on the way.
Both of them work at Green Oak Antiques, Rochester, alongside Wootten.
When the couple’s not working, they’re serving the community in various ways.
Ed serves as assistant Scout Master for Troop No. 219, the same troop he was part of when he became an Eagle Scout in the 1980s, and as a Rochester Park Board member.
The couple serves as leaders for Celebrate Recovery at St. John Lutheran Church. Ed noted the group is not only for those battling addiction, but also those with “depression, grief, anxiety or anger” or who have “a hurt, habit or hangup.”
The couple also helps with the Haunted Woods Trail at the Fulton County Historical Society around Halloween.
Ed noted he remembered those in the Jaycee Club hosting haunted houses in Rochester when he was young.
“They do a phenomenal job at the Haunted Woods Trail. All the profits and proceeds go 100% to the historical society, so that’s a really good cause and it gives people a little bit of a scare,” he said.
The couple became connected with the Rochester Downtown Partnership’s Christine Walsh, who runs the Nickel Plate Music and Arts Festival, and started helping with it.
“We reached out to her, and she really needed help,” said Amy.
Along with the couple and Walsh, others serving on the festival committee include: Judi Leininger, Jeanie Griffith, Candi Patton and Brian Ringle.
Ed and Amy noted anyone is welcome to enter the parade, with there being no entry fee.
“Hometown Pride is the theme (for the parade). I want anybody who has a passion for anything, even if it’s their family, to get out there, feel important, showcase Rochester, showcase your family and just have some fun,” said Ed.
The deadline to sign up for the parade is Saturday, Aug. 24. People may get entry forms by emailing promotions@rdpworks.com and returning them to the same email or mailing them to: RDP, P.O. Box 975, Rochester, IN 46975.
Amy noted entries won’t be “turned down” if it’s after Aug. 24.
The parade runs from the high school’s parking lot down 15th Street to Main Street to Eighth
Groundbreaking for next Habitat Home is Sept. 3
The groundbreaking for the next Fulton County Habitat for Humanity home is at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3.
It will be at 529 W. Sixth St., Rochester, The home is for Amanda Gudas and her family. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Saturday, August 24 7pm-11pm
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Street, with the judging stand at the Fulton County Courthouse.
Ed said the parade’s at 9 a.m., so people don’t have to leave the area before the festival begins at 11 a.m.
Volunteers are still welcomed for the parade and festival. People may email the above address to learn how to do so.
He encourages people to get involved in the community.
“My biggest pet peeve is when people say there’s nothing to do in Rochester,” said Ed, adding people should try to do something about it.
“Everybody should be trained on volunteer service because if this community fails, everybody in the community fails,” he said.
“I’m loving this town and its people,” added Amy.
Ed said though he’s lived in many places, “there’s no place like Rochester, Indiana.”
“It does give me a sense of pride to be able to come back here. It just gives me ease just being back home and being a part of Rochester,” Ed said.
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TVHS students awarded College Board National Recognition Program honors
Tippecanoe Valley High School announces eighteen of its students have earned academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Program.
Those students include Mercedes Herrera, Jade Jeffrey, Lily Bradley, Kinsey Davis, Nyomi Ortiz, Cassie Rich, Remington Rickel, Ava Minix, Genevieve Heller, Lindsay Petersen, McKenna Lowe, Hayden Stookey, Jacob Scacco, Colton Crabb, Marcus Smith, Brenton Miller, Christian Guzman and Natalia Ortiz.
This program celebrates the academic achievements of high school students across the country. For the first time, these academic honors recognize not only rural and small town students but also first-generation students, as well as Black, Indigenous, Hispanic or Latino students.
“We are thrilled to celebrate our students and recognize their outstanding achievements,” said TVHS Principal Brandon Kresca. “We take immense pride in their dedication and strong academic performance, both in the classroom and on College Board assessments such as the PSAT, SAT, and AP®
Exams. Each of our students brings something unique to our school community, and these honors highlight their individuality and the strengths they will carry into their future endeavors.”
To qualify for the awards, students had to meet the following criteria: Maintain a GPA of B+ (equal to at least 3.3 or 87%-89%) or higher.
Achieve PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 assessment scores within the top 10% of test-takers in each state for each award program or earn a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams by the end of 10th grade.
Attend school in a rural area or small town, or be African American/ Black, Hispanic American/Latino, Indigenous/Native American or a first-generation college student.
Kerlin Motors to host Drive 4Ur School event to benefit TVHS
Tippecanoe Valley High School announces the upcoming Drive 4Ur School event, hosted by Kerlin Motors, to raise funds for the school.
It will be 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at TVHS. The school’s goal is to raise $6,000. Those 18 and older with valid driver’s licenses may come out and test drive a brand new Ford vehicle.
For every test drive completed, along with a required Post Drive Survey, Ford will donate $20 to TVHS.
A cookout for all participants will be on Aug. 23 before the kickoff of the football game. For more information, go to https://tvhs.tvsc.k12.in.us/ or www.facebook.com/tippecanoevllyhs. People may preregister at https://d4urs.com/#/pre/W67W9.
HELPING THE COMMUNITY Amy and Ed Richard serve the Rochester community in various ways, including organizing the Nickel Plate Music and Arts Festival’s parade. Photo by Leah Sander.
COLLEGE BOARD RECOGNITION — These Tippecanoe Valley High School students received academic honors
National Recognition Program. In the front row from left are Mercedes Herrera,
Bradley, Kinsey Davis, Nyomi Ortiz and Cassie Rich. In the middle row are Remington Rickel,
Minix,
Heller, Lindsay Petersen, McKenna Lowe and Hayden Stookey. In the back row are Jacob Scacco, Colton Crabb, Marcus Smith,
Miller
Christian Guzman. Not pictured is Natalia Ortiz. Photo
Rochester fall sports update —
Boys soccer edges North Miami in season opener
By VAL TSOUTSOURIS Guest Writer
Wyatt Davis and Junior Criollo scored in the first half, and the Rochester boys soccer team held visiting North Miami without a shot on goal in the second half in earning a 2-1 win in the season opener Saturday.
The first came when Davis headed home a corner kick with 30:21 left in the first half.
The Zebras made it 2-0 with 22:34 left.
Lowry was awarded the direct
kick when the Rochester goalkeeper touched the ball with his hands after a pass back from one of his teammates.
Rochester relied on a four-man defense of Camdyn Furnivall, Grant Bailey, Jonas Kiser and Braden Harrington.
Aiden Harrington, Braden’s twin brother, is the Rochester goalkeeper.
Girls Soccer
Bria Rensberger had a goal and assist. Kelsey Walker and Taylor Navara also scored as the Rochester girls soccer team settled for a 3-3 tie with North Miami in the season opener Saturday.
Rochester led 3-0 at one point before North Miami rallied to draw even.
The tie ended a 16-game losing
streak. Rochester has not won a game since a 5-0 win over Tippecanoe Valley Sept. 26, 2022.
That also marked the last time Rochester scored as many as three goals in a game.
Rochester scored five goals total in 14 games in the 2023 season.
Seniors on the team include forward Adalynn Samuels and defenders Audrey Wagner and Skyla Mitchell.
Volleyball
Audrey Bolinger had nine kills. Rylee Clevenger had a team-high 18 digs to go with 10 serves receiver. But the Rochester volleyball team lost to host Plymouth 25-14, 23-25, 25-15, 25-15 in the season opener Saturday.
Mia Howdeshell led the team
Fulton, Marshall, Pulaski families among Hoosier Homestead recipients
Recognized for their families’ longstanding commitment to agriculture, 103 Indiana farm families recently were presented the Hoosier Homestead Award at the Indiana State Fair from Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb.
Among the honorees were:
• Fulton County — Applegate-Crippen-Rock family, 1911, Centennial; Heater family, 1874, Sesquicentennial; Shewman family, 1918, Centennial.
• Marshall County — Stuntz/ Bollenbacher family, 1869, Centennial and Sesquicentennial.
• Pulaski County — Bergdolt family, 1899, Centennial; Heater family, 1872, Sesquicentennial.
“The Hoosier Homestead ceremony at the Indiana State Fair is a prestigious event for all involved,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana’s secretary of agriculture and rural development. “It is a true honor to celebrate these families for their work and commitment to bettering Indiana agriculture.”
To be named a Hoosier Homestead, farms must be owned by the same family for more than 100 consecutive years, and consist of 20 acres or more, or produce more than $1,000 in agricultural products per year.
Based on the age of the farm, families are eligible for three different distinctions of the Hoosier Homestead Award. They can receive the Centennial Award for 100 years, Sesquicentennial Award for 150 years,
or Bicentennial Award for 200 years of ownership.
“Keeping a farm operational for 100 years or more is something these families can take great pride in,” Lamb said.
“Each of the awarded family farms continues to adapt and evolve through each new generation on the farm to ensure their success.”
Since the program’s inception in 1976, nearly 6,200 families have received the award. Often, a Hoosier Homestead farm is easily recognized because most recipients proudly display their awarded signs on their properties.
During the ceremonies, six
Indiana farms received the Bicentennial Award for 200 years of continuous ownership: the Thornburg-Caldwell-Slack family from Fayette County, the Hodges family from Morgan County, the Bridges-Royer family from Putnam County, the Dale and Donna Hartwell and Ricky W. Hartwell family from Rush County, the Bass-Rhodes family from Shelby County, and the James W. Holmes, Jeffrey W. Holmes, Jason M. Davidson family from Tippecanoe County.
For a complete list of this year’s honorees and more information about the Hoosier Homestead program, visit isda. in.gov.
FCCF is now accepting Women’s Giving Circle video grant applications
The Fulton County Community Foundation is currently accepting Women’s Giving Circle video grant applications, available for charitable organizations operating in Fulton County, through Monday, Sept. 9.
Video applications provide organizations the opportunity to personalize their requests, communicate their passions, and include project team members. Grantees will be chosen by Women’s Giving Circle members at the annual meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1.
in aces (two) and serves received (23) and had 12 digs. Howdeshell also had the back row kill and clinched the set for the Lady Zs.
Lillee Lett added four kills, 11 digs and 15 serves received. Darah Strasser had 10 digs.
Girls Golf
The Rochester girls golf team shot a 342 and finished fourth out of 15 teams Saturday.
Ava Thomas led Rochester with an 84, Olivia Bailey and Molly Moore each shot an 85, Lexi Haughs had an 88, and Laynie Migonis fired a 103.
Northwestern and Peru, the other Three Rivers Conference teams in the field, shot a 427 and 429 and finished 13th and 14th, respectively.
Rochester was coming off a match Thursday in which they finished second out of three teams.
Rochester had a 180.
Bailey shot a 36, Thomas had a 41, Moore had a 42, Migonis had a 61, and Lily Chipps had a 65.
Rochester junior golfer Olivia Bailey called her first two rounds of the season “iffy.”
There was little that was iffy about her round on the front nine at Aug. 14 in a three-way match
against host Wabash and Northwestern.
Bailey shot a 1-under-par 35 to earn medalist honors and lead the Lady Zs, ranked No. 17 in this week’s coaches poll, to a win.
Rochester shot a 167.
Northwestern No. 1 player Berkley Wray was a regional qualifier as an individual last year, but Bailey beat her by 11 strokes.
Rochester also had the second and third lowest scores thanks to Ava Thomas’ 40 and Lexi Haughs’ 45. Molly Moore added a 47, and Laynie Migonis had a 53.
Football Rochester scored eight touchdowns and held Winamac scoreless in a scrimmage last Friday.
Rochester has never lost to Wabash since the Apaches joined the TRC in 2006.
The Rochester School Board was expected to hire Cal Stone as its new athletic director at a meeting Monday.
Stone had spent the previous two years as the athletic director at Fremont.
Rochester had a vacancy after the contract of Kevin Renie was not renewed at a July 25 meeting.
Instrumentalist of the Year for the Indiana Gospel Music Association.
Over the last 12 years, the Women’s Giving Circle has granted nearly $90,000 to Fulton County charitable organizations.
If you are interested in applying for a grant and/or becoming a member, visit nicf.org/fulton-county.
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