JAYCEE PARK The playground at Jaycee Park in Rochester is shown.
By LAURIE LECHLITNER Staff Writer
“This was a special summer for our family,” stated Chaney Miller, Akron. “My sister Chesnee won the title of Miss Fulton County, and I won the title of Teen Miss Fulton County. I think it must run in our family. Our mother was Miss Fulton County in her day. She’s helped with local pageants through the years. I think my sister and I learned confidence and poise from our beautiful mother Kim Miller.”
This is not Miller’s first pageant placing. “I was first
runner-up in Little Miss Fulton County in 2015. I’ve started my freshman year at Tippecanoe High School. I was hoping to place in a pageant to boost my confidence before the school year.”
The pageant took place on Saturday, July 6, of fair week. “We had a few weeks of training on our walks, and we also had practice interviews.”
Miller has learned the way a girl walks tells a lot about her personality. “When I saw video coverage of the pageant, I noticed that I walked the whole stage, making it my own. I learned to be graceful and
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elegant. But the confidence I had also showed through. Since all eyes were on me, this was my time to shine.”
The judges’ interview was held a few hours before the pageant. “I shared with the judges my love and admiration for my sister Chesnee. She’s always there to boost my confidence. If I have any questions about situations, Chesnee is the first person I’ll ask. They also asked me how my friends would describe me. I said they’d remark that I was a happy, kind and caring person, always there to lend a helping hand.”
The pageant began with personality wear. “I wore my show pants and sparkly belt I wear when showing swine in 4-H at the fair. I also wore my hot pink Tippecanoe girls’ basketball team shirt, with my Miss Runner-up pin I got in the Little Fulton County pageant and my cheerleading All-American medal.” Miller looked pretty but professional in her green business dress and beige-colored heels during the professional wear portion.
However, Miller wowed the crowd when she came out in her elegant, sparkling sleeveless evening gown. “I chose a sparkling, colorful dress because it fits my personality.”
She thought she might make first runner-up. “I was filled with joy when I won the title. There are no words to explain my joy. My parents (dad Blake Miller) and grandparents hugged me. My sister was there to cheer me on. It was a great time. Then when Chesnee was crowned Miss Fulton County in her pageant, it was doubly special.”
This past summer at cheerleading camp, Miller made the All-American Squad. “With that
title comes some fun trips and great comrade with other girls who share that honor.” She’s been a cheerleader since sixth grade.
“I’ve been on the girls’ basketball team since fifth grade. It’s great to be part of the high school team this year.” One of the things she’s learned about teamwork is that each member shares leadership in the areas where they are most gifted.
“Looking at my mom, I still see the spirit of Miss Fulton County,” Miller concluded. “She’s taught Chesnee and me to be confident and poised. Mom gives me a nudge forward when I’m nervous or afraid.”
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Rochester Park Board asking for public input on parks
By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer
If you use Rochester park facilities, the Rochester Park and Recreation Board needs your input.
The board has a survey out for the public to fill out through mid-September, said Park Board President Alex Berlin.
The survey, which may be found on the Rochester Park and Recreation Department’s new website at rochesterparkandrecreation. com, includes such questions as how often people use various city park facilities and what activities they do there.
The board wants public input as it’s working on a five-year plan. That plan will allow the board to obtain grant funding to pay for park improvements.
Those who want a paper copy of the survey may find one at the board and department’s booth at the Rochester Downtown Partnership’s Nickel Plate Music and Arts Festival Saturday, Aug. 31.
Berlin said USI Consultants, whom the board is using to create the five-plan, will also be at the booth to answer any questions people have.
He said some of the feedback, which has come back so far, has involved making upgrades to the city park and city pool.
The board has already discussed some of the improvements
it tentatively wishes to make at city recreational areas in the near future. Those potential changes include adding more park staff, said Berlin.
He said the board wants to add “full-time planning services” for park programs.
Berlin noted Lindsay Barts and Abigail Cronan did a “stellar job” with the Rochester Summer Parks Program this year, and caused the board to consider adding a position to handle that and other related events.
Berlin said the board hopes to make the parks’ superintendent position full-time for the majority of the year and add a few more maintenance positions to help upkeep the parks.
The board also wants to improve the city pool and playground equipment at the city park.
Berlin noted it’s “time for (Manitou Mountain) to be upgraded.”
He also said the board wants to add some playground equipment
for those with special needs at city park.
Berlin also added other potential changes include adding a permanent restroom facility and water fountains at Jaycee Park and redoing the Manitou Beach at Lakeside Park.
Anyone who uses Rochester park facilities is welcome to do the survey, but it’s especially important for city residents as their tax money is going for the properties, noted Berlin.
He said a “good parks system (will make the area a better place) for people to raise their families (in).”
“It’s a wonderful way to spend time in our community,” Berlin said of people using the parks’ facilities.
To learn more about parks’ planning, people may attend one of the board’s meetings, which are at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month, at Rochester City Hall. People may also visit the Facebook page for Rochester Parks and Recreation.
I took a quiz game test
By RUSS DAVIDSON Guest Writer
I took the quiz game test. My first question was, what was Tarzan’s last name? My answer was Jane. Wrong; he has no last name.
You get one more chance.
How many tires on a car? My answer was four. Wrong again; there are five counting the spare. I’m out of here. I wonder what the third question was? Can ducks swim?
O bituaries
Caroline Jones
Former Realtor/Broker
Caroline Jones, 78, Rochester, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in her home.
Caroline Edna Fultz was born Feb. 16, 1946, to Roy and Stella Von (Bailey) Fultz in Rochester, joining her older sister, Harriet.
Their home was the small farm located just south of 18th Street between Old US 31 and SR 25, now a commercial area.
She married Allen Stephen and had two children, Sally Anne and Rachel Lynn. They later divorced.
She worked in the family business, later becoming a realtor/ broker and certified appraiser. She moved to Indianapolis in the late 1980s, where she met and married Steven L. Jones. They enjoyed four years together before he died of leukemia in 2002.
Following a longtime family tradition in Fulton County Democratic politics, she filed for a seat on the Rochester City Council at age 29, and after winning, served three terms on the council and two terms as president of the council and on the board of works.
She initiated the annual IOOF cemetery tours for the Fulton County Historical Society. She served the Fulton County Community Foundation as a board member for 12 years, creating the Fultz Family Fund with the foundation in honor of her parents and to be of assistance to local worthy causes.
She loved being in nature, painting out of doors, growing flowers, genealogy, travel, music and, most of all, spending time with friends and family, especially Sally and Rachel, the great joys of her life.
Caroline was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Harriet Jameson; nephew, Charles “Skip” Jameson; and her husband, Steve Jones.
Caroline is survived by her daughters, Sally Stephen, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Rachel Stephen, Rochester; niece, Mary Jameson in Pennsylvania; great-niece, Chelsea Jameson; and great-nephew, Trent Jameson.
Following cremation, Caroline will join husband Steve in the mausoleum at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.
Local arrangements are by Darrin Beeker, Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Cancer Fund or the Fultz Family Fund of the Fulton County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 807, 227 E. Ninth St., Rochester, IN 46975.
Jeffrey David Pritchett
Midwest Spring And Stamping Employee
Jeffrey David Pritchett, 57, Tippecanoe, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at his residence.
He was born on June 29, 1967, in Plymouth, the son of Lula Mae Pritchett.
Jeff had been employed with Midwest Spring and Stamping in Mentone since 1989. As an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Jeff enjoyed watching football and cheering on his favorite team. He also liked to hunt, fish and play video games.
He is survived by his daughter, Amber (Stacey) Pearson, Rochester; grandchildren, Kaine Pearson, Evan Pearson, Myles Spencer and Harper Spencer, all of Rochester; stepgrandson, Damien (Madeline) Neal, Oceanside, Calif.; stepgreat-grandson, Sorin Neal, Oceanside, Calif.; sisters, Sherry Smith, Chicago, Ill., Jackie (Micheal) Overmyer, Bremen, Marjorie (Dwain) Everly, Plymouth, and Bridget Woodard, Batesville, Miss.; brother, Sherman Ray Pritchett, Plymouth; companion, Kristi Lapp, Tippecanoe; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his mother, Lula Mae Wallace; stepfather, Devere Wallace; brothers, Glenn Smith, Johnnie Smith and Kenneth Pritchett; sisters, Virginia Sherk, Lorraine Cummins and Betty Kuhn; and stepsister, Leea Wallace.
Per Jeff’s wishes, there will be no services at this time.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmmermanbrosfh.com.
Sandra Lee Kindig
U.S. Army Veteran
Sandra Lee Kindig, 68, Rochester, sadly passed away at 1:47 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.
She was born on Oct. 15, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minn., the proud daughter of Donovan and Rosella (Orsch) Wall. A true northern girl at heart, she enjoyed spending winters cross-country skiing and her summers bike riding around many Minnesota lakes. After graduating from high school, she served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On Sept. 18, 1982, in Rochester, she married her soulmate, Philip Kindig; and he survives.
Standing at only 5 foot 1, Sandra was a fierce and confident woman who embodied strength of character and unconditional love. The pride and joy of her life was being a mother to her three children and son-in-law, and wife to her devoted husband. An avid gardener, Sandra often could be found tending to her beautiful gardens, taking photographs and videos of her flowers to send to her daughters and her sisters. When not in her gardens, Sandra loved to watch classic films on TCM, replaying her favorites and sharing memories from watching them growing up as a young girl.
With her sharp intellect and keen eye for detail and organization, Sandra spent many hours putting together thousand-piece jigsaw puzzles, “the harder the better,” she always said. Sandra also loved to walk, rain or shine or snow, and walked anywhere she could around Rochester with her head held high and a look of confidence on her face.
Sandra had worked for Woodlawn Hospital in Central Sterilization, served as a clinic escort for Planned Parenthood, secretary at Richard Oren’s Law Office and had managed the kitchen for Riddle Elementary School.
Survivors include her loving husband, Philip Kindig, Rochester; children, Philippa Kindig, Muncie, Madelyn (Demetrio Antolini) Kindig, Columbus, Ohio, and Andrew Kindig, Rochester; sisters, Sonya Poyser, Minneapolis, Minn., and Sheila Howell, Minneapolis Minn.; sister-in-law, Cindy McLochlin, Rochester; and brother-in-law, Alex Kindig, Oxnard, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Susan Bartelt.
No services are scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Public Library. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Rosella Felts
Farmer’s Wife/Gardener/Restaurant Owner
Rosella Felts, 86, Silver Lake, and Sebring, Fla., passed away at 10:04 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring, Fla.
Rosella was born on Thursday, July 21, 1938, in Winamac, the daughter of Charles and Florence (Cline) Murfitt.
She graduated from Leiters Ford High School.
Rosella married Roger L. Sander on Feb. 3, 1957, in Leiters Ford. He preceded her in death on Sept. 15, 1961. On April 4, 1963, in Louisville, Ky., she married Dale M. Felts. He preceded her in death on Dec. 10, 2009.
Rosella was a stay-home mother and worked later at Chamberlain’s in Akron. Rosella and Dale later opened and operated the Felts Snack Shoppe in Akron. Rosella was well-known for her doughnuts, cinnamon rolls and especially her caramel nut rolls. She had been a farmer’s wife and gardener, as well as a waitress at Bob Evans in Warsaw and Bob Evans in Sebring, Fla. After retirement, she had also worked for Forte Residential in Plymouth.
She had been a volunteer at Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw, and was a member of the Evergreen Rebekah Lodge No. 57, Royal Center Order Eastern Star No. 375, and had attended the Akron Church of God and Olive Branch Church. She was voted this year’s president of the Leiters-Aubbeenaubee Township Alumni class. She enjoyed making lap robes for Mason Health Care, playing the organ, euchre, watching mystery movies, sitting in her recliner and watching the lake and the swans. She also enjoyed playing pegs and jokers and watching the Hallmark Channel, as well as being an Elvis fan. Rosella made friends at her residence in Silver Lake, at her Diamond Lake Club House, as well as Lake Damon Club House in Avon Park, Fla.
She is survived by her children, Patricia (Jeffery) Stoops, Plainfield, Dairl (Nancy) Sander, Akron, Melinda (Dave) Pettet, Brook, Brian Felts, Avon Park, Fla., and Neil (Ellen) Felts, Rochester; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tina Dryer; grandchild, Landen Felts; sisters, Charlotte Chapman and Mary Ricks; and brothers, Edward Murfitt and Guy Murfitt.
Friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester.
Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Cynthia Sue ‘Cindy’ Hagen
Cynthia Sue “Cindy” Hagen, 63, Winamac, died Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in her residence.
She was born on Dec. 1, 1960. On Aug. 5, 1988, she married Ricky Lee “Chief” Hagen. He preceded her in death on June 29, 2015.
She is survived by three sons, Joe (Ariel) Budka, Erik (Becky) Budka and Daniel Budka, all of Winamac; two daughters, Mia (fiance, Rob Bennett) Hagen, Macy, and Hope (Adam) Kestle, Monticello; 23 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, with two on the way; mother, Carolyn (Cornelius) Marsh, Knox; three brothers, Tom (Cathy) Marsh, Mike (Jeanie) Marsh and George (Evelyn) Marsh, all of Knox; sister, Sandy (Scott) Sigler, Tipton; several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Dorothy Hagen, Winamac; two sistersin-law, Cathy Hagen, Royal Center, and Dawn Hagen, Winamac; and one cousin-in-law.
She was preceded in death by her father, Garland Marsh; infant brother, David Allen; grandmother, Francis Carol “Granny” Cornelius; father-in-law, Fred Hagen; and two brothers-in-law, Rodney Hagen and John Hagen. Funeral services were Sunday, Aug. 25, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Celebrant Ashley Young officiating. Interment was in Winamac Cemetery (Southlawn Addition), Winamac. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Warrior Youth Baseball, West Central Youth League or Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Online condolences can be shared with the family at frainmortuary.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Matthew Dean Wilson
Matthew Dean Wilson, 29, Kewanna, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in his residence. Arrangements are pending.
James Newton ‘Jim’ Shank Sr.
James Newton “Jim” Shank Sr., 87, Winamac, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in his residence.
He was born on Aug. 3, 1937.
On Oct. 8, 1960, he married Carol Jean Woods; she survives. Additional survivors are daughter, Kim (Terry) Kline, Winamac; two sons, James Shank Jr., Winamac, and Jerry Shank, Lafayette; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Baker, Winamac; brother, John Shank, Tucson, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Maxine Engel, Knox; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Kermit and Rose M. (Nicolas) Shank; daughter-in-law, Karen Shank; two brothers, Thomas Shank and Nicolas Shank; and sister, Elizabeth Shank. Graveside services were Saturday, Aug. 24, at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW conducted military graveside services. Interment was in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Winamac.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church Building Fund.
Online condolences can be share with the family at frainmortuary.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
ROSELLA FELTS
CAROLINE JONES
SANDRA LEE KINDIG
JEFFREY D. PRITCHETT
CYNTHIA SUE ‘CINDY’ HAGEN
JAMES NEWTON ‘JIM’ SHANK SR.
Jack Dean Heidel
Jack Dean Heidel, 77, North Judson, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.
He was born on Jan. 10, 1947.
Kenneth Bode Retired Farmer
Kenneth Bode, 93, Kewanna, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024.
Ken was born on Sept. 22, 1930, in Joliet, Ill., to Theodore and Lillian (Stuenkel) Bode. Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers, Wayne and Wesley. Along with his father and brother Wayne, Ken worked on the family farm in Monee, Ill., where they raised crops, provided custom corn shelling and had a dairy herd of fine Holstein cows.
Marty Walters
Retired Office Manager
Marty Walters, 82, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 3:48 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at Woodlawn Hospital.
He is survived by daughters, Jenny Hurt and Melissa Gainer, both of Star City, and Kendra (Harlin) Manns, North Judson; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Mike Heidel, Bass Lake; sister, Pat (Squeek) Liskey, North Judson; sister-in-law, Cheri Heidel,; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William LeRoy and Thelma Adeline Heidel; and brother, Lee Heidel.
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac. Private burial will take place at Highland Cemetery, North Judson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Knox VFW.
Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.
Paul D. DeGroot
Paul D. DeGroot, 86, Winamac , died at 11:21 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in his residence.
He was born on June 22, 1938.
He married Sheryl Diane (Feece) DeGroot; who survives.
Additional survivors are his children, Kelly (Tom Morphet) Bierrum, Samantha (Aaron) Malchow, Sheryl Gaillard, Perrin (Katie) DeGroot and Kim (Kevin) Podell; two brothers, Roy (Patricia) DeGroot and Donald (Judith) DeGroot; one sister, Judith Tompkins; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Teresa (Wasner) DeGroot; brother and sister-in-law, Everett (Alberta) Brink; daughter, Sandra Johnston; brother-in-law, Daniel Tompkins and son-in-law, Micheal Bierrum.
A celebration of life gathering will be held 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, in Paul and Sheryl’s home. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at ransfuneralhomes.com.
Trey D. Hunter
Trey D. Hunter, 22, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, 1101 Jefferson St., Rochester.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 819 E. Ninth St., Rochester.
Further arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home.
In 1971, Ken moved to Kewanna along with his brother Wayne, where they continued to farm together, raising corn and soybeans. He could often be found atop his Case or New Holland farm equipment. He had a strong mechanical aptitude and was skilled at repairing machinery break-downs. He loved farming and although retired for several years, continued to help his nephew Glen on the farm part-time into his early ‘90s.
Ken was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Rochester. There he met Ann Jonushaitis (nee Austinis). The two married in 2011 after a long established relationship. Ken and Ann spent many winters in Florida and also traveled to Alaska, Hawaii and throughout the United States.
Many family visits with Ken and Ann included attending local events such as the Fulton County Fair, the Kewanna Fall Festival and Power of the Past in Winamac. Ken enjoyed taking Ann’s family members on country drives and showing them, especially the little ones, the grain bins and the big farm equipment. Ann’s family will always love and remember Ken for his kindness and caring support throughout the years and as her granddaughter Riley stated, “He was a joy to be around; he wanted to make sure his family was taken care of and he gave the best hugs.”
Preceding Ken in death are his wife, Ann; his parents; his brothers, Wayne and Wesley; and stepdaughter, Karen.
Left to cherish Ken’s memory are sisters-in-law, Glenda Bode of Kewanna and Susan Bode of Herscher, Ill.; nieces and nephews, Lisa Bode, Glen Bode (Amy), Brenda Offermann (David), Scot Bode (Kristie), Denise Huston (Guy), Todd Bode and Karen Schutters; several great-nieces and nephews; Ann’s son, Martin Austin (Mary); Ann’s grandchildren, Rachel (Patrick), Alex, Hilary, Brent, Brittney (Blaine) and Riley (Daniel); and three great-grandchildren.
A celebration of the life of Kenneth Bode was at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Curtis May officiated. Friends visited with the family from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment was at 11 a.m. CDT Monday, Aug. 26, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Richton Park, Ill. Pastor Brian Reeves presided.
Memorials may be made to the Bode Family Fund through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, 227 E. Ninth St., Rochester, IN 46975; or the St. John Lutheran Church, 404 Jefferson St., Rochester, IN 46975. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at goodfamilyfh.com.
Clifford A Bragdon
Dona Rae Benoit, 74, Culver, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.
She was born Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1950. On Oct. 29, 1969, she married Ronald Benoit; who preceded her in death on May 6, 2019.
She is survived by two sons, Don (Carrie) Benoit, Culver and Mike (Sharon) Benoit, Winamac; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Kathy Kline and Vicki (Jim) Harner, both of Vienna, Ill. and sister, Ruth (Randy) Ann Henneike, Martinton, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Elnora Reiniche; and sister, Donna Mae Seivers.
A celebration of life service is scheduled for a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Braman and Son Memorial Chapel, Knox.
Clifford A. Bragdon, 88, Kewanna, died at 9:17 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in his residence.
Arrangements are pending.
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Hudson Ryker Walsh
Sarah Walsh is the parent of a son, Hudson Ryker, born on Friday, Aug. 16, at Woodlawn Health. He weighed 8 pounds, 10.5 ounces.
Maternal grandparents are Brian Walsh and Sarah Walsh.
Rosalina Maria Suarez
Krystal and Mario Suarez are the parents of a daughter, Rosalina Maria, born at 7:06 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, in Woodlawn Health. She weighed 6 pounds, 6.5 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
On Dec. 31, 1941, Margaret Ann Mallock was born in South Whitley to Roscoe and Lois Span Mallock. Growing up she shared her childhood with three sisters and two brothers as the youngest of six children. Marty graduated from Whitko High School with her class in 1959. During her high school years, she was a Wildcat cheerleader.
On June 10, 1960, in South Whitley, Marty married Thomas Carlyle Marrs. Their union produced a trio of handsome sons, Jim, Mike and John. The family tree continued to grow with the additions of two more generations.
Marty and Leslie R. “Frog” Walters were married on April 23, 1982, in the First Christian Church of Rochester. They shared 29 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, he passed away on Feb. 12, 2011.
A woman of diverse interests, Marty began her professional career with AT&T as a switchboard operator. Many locals will remember Marty assisting her customers at the Hollie’s Hallmark Store. More recently, she managed the office of Virga A. Smith CPA, retiring after 25 years of service in 2013.
With strong faith, Marty was a devoted member of First Baptist Church. She enjoyed adding color to the landscape of her home by planting showy and vibrant flower gardens. Birdwatching and keeping them all fed was another joy-filled hobby.
In the early years, Marty made many memories with her sons camping out under the starlit skies. Favorite destinations for vacationing were Myrtle Beach and Sanibel Island . They greatly embraced nature via the sunshine, sand and surf.
More recently, Marty and John Moore enjoyed dining out, especially at Amelio’s, taking an evening ride and getting some ice cream or taking a walk at the Prairie’s Edge Nature Park Trail. They also enjoyed tranquil moments seated near the backyard fire pit. Marty dedicated time each day to staying connected with friends near and far, as armed with her iPad, she accomplished making connections thru Facebook and keeping up on breaking news.
Leaving a legacy filled with positivity, perseverance, fortitude and courage, Marty was a family role model who navigated life with an amazing grace and style. Always her warm smile radiant and brown eyes twinkling with excitement. As a proud matriarch, Grandma Marty was proud to oversee four generations. She was the grandchildren’s number one cheerleader, faithfully following their activities, music concerts, academic competition and sporting events. Grandma Marty looked forward to getting together for family celebrations and the holidays making memories.
Left to cherish Marty’s memory are her three sons, James C. Marrs and wife Amy of Carmel, Michael T. Marrs and wife Alysha of Rochester and John C. Marrs of Scott, Mich.; the father of her sons, Tom Marrs of Rochester; her companion and best friend, John Moore, and his daughter, Katie Sanchez and husband Chava of Rochester; grandchildren, Adele “Adie” and companion Adam Skinner, Ayden Marrs and fiancée’ Vanessa Cross, Matt Marrs and wife Jessica, Alexa Marrs, Teagan Marrs, Max Marrs, Amelia “Millie” Marrs, Aaron Moore, Olivia Sanchez, Madelyn Sanchez and Lucas Sanchez; four great-grandchildren, Frankie Lou Marrs, Everleigh Mae Marrs, Remi Marrs and Logan Marrs; and a sister, Judy Cordill of Mishawaka. The family expects a new addition in October, Vada Marrs.
Preceding Marty in death are her parents; husband, Frog; granddaughter, Taylor Marrs, on June 22, 2015; and her siblings, Wade Stoner, Tom Stoner, Bonnie Abel and Janet Ruef. Crossing the Rainbow Bridge was her treasured canines, Duke and Mac, the black and white sheltie and border collie special blends.
A celebration of the life of Margaret A. “Marty” Walters will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Dr. Mark Spencer will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, and an hour prior to services on Friday morning. Interment will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
The celebration of life services will be live-streamed at 10 a.m. EDST Friday, Aug. 30. Log on to Facebook and search for JD Good to view the services.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Animal Education and Adoption Center, 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester, IN 46975. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at goodfamilyfh. com.
KENNETH BODE
MARTY WALTERS
JACK DEAN HEIDEL
Dona Rae Benoit
DONA RAE BENOIT
PAUL D. DEGROOT
TREY HUNTER
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plates — Lori Burke, Fishers, $164
Circuit Court
The following petitions have been filed in Fulton Circuit Court, Judge Arthur Christopher Lee presiding: Complaints
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
Citibank N.A. v. Johnathon Fry, Kewanna, $5,642.58
Denali Capital, LLC v. Linda Hawkey, Rochester, $2,048.37
LVNV Funding v. Catherine Bauer, Rochester, $794.78; Franklin Keitzer, Rochester, $1,100.72
Portfolio Recovery Associates v. Stacy Smith, Rochester, $2,325.09 Traffic Violations
The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Float device per person required in boat — Tanya Ebert, Peru, $164; Kimberly Walls, Kempton, $164; Stephanie Thompson, Kokomo, $164
Following too closely, speeding — Alexa Finke, Kewanna, $192.50
Operating with expired
Speeding — Brian Bendel, Winamac, $192.50; Autumn Herman, Clearwater, Fla., $175; Alyssa Hooks, Valparaiso, $154.50; Lane Overlander, North Manchester, $164.50; Yosely Fernandez, Logansport, $164.50; Jason Downham, Wabash, $154.50; Josue Turcios, Nappanee, $164.50; Brandon Lane, Crittenden, Ky., $154.50; Tyler Nutting, Elkhart, $175; Robyn Young, Indianapolis, $175; Camden Thomas, Plymouth, $175; Daljeet Gotra, Grandville, Mich., $175; Chase Judd, Plymouth, $192.50; Samantha Vodry, Little Elm, Texas, $154.50; Jeremy Griffin, South Bend, $175; De Shanna Coleman, South Bend, $175; Chandler Craig, Noblesville, $175; Josefina Beamon, Valparaiso, $192.50; Aaron Moore, Marion, $192.50; Stella Bray, Carmel, $175; William Edwards, Indianapolis, $175; Noah Spinks, Indianapolis, $164.50; Michael Doyle, Indianapolis, $192.50; Samuel Gallo, North Muskegon, Mich., $164.50; Johnny Collins, Elkhart, $175; Andrew Finnegan, Fishers, $164.50; Dhanga Murugiah, Carmel, $192.50; Aidan Wanke II, West Chester, Ohio, $164.50; Beatrice Mvundura, Indianapolis, $164.50; Nicole Tarnow, Portage, $175; Diomoni Small Jr., Indianapolis, $175; Charles Smiley III, Indianapolis, $164.50; Piotr Niton, Oak
Lawn, Ill., $164.50; Becky Grove, Brownsburg, $154.50; Carolyn Mellen, Dunes Acres, $175; Shannon Witham, Burkett, $154.50; Shawn Born, Fort Wayne, $192.50; Jennifer Trenner, Carmel, $154.50
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Fulton County Clerk of the Court:
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Colton McCane, 23, Rochester, and Hannah Hatfild-Stahl, 20, Rochester Clark-Paxson Nolan Clark, 27, Rochester, and Katherine Paxson, 22, Eaton Eikenberry-Martin Scott Eikenberry, 46, Rochester, and Melissa Martin, 43, Rochester Nifong-Craig Owen Nifong, 23, Tippecanoe, and Emma Craig, 22, Mentone Ramirez-Strohl
Ronnie Ramirez, 38, Fulton, and Lisa Strohl, 33, Fulton
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Robert Jance, 82, Rochester, and Mary Roberts, 79, Rochester
Marriage Dissolutions
The following couple has filed for a marriage dissolution in Fulton County courts: Howard — Seth Howard, Rochester, and Brittany Howard, no town listed; with minor children.
Bible — King David’s prayer for deliverance
(Read: Psalm 34:47)
“I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth” (Psalm 34:1).
By THE REV. RON PURKEY
ears; rather, they are heard by a loving and sovereign God who is capable of intervening in our lives.
in Psalm 34:2. David’s attitude was a testimony for the Lord.
Third, dead David’s words in Psalm 34:3. I want you to join with me in magnifying the Lord. If you and I continue to read the Psalms we are going to find out in one of the psalms that the word of God and the name of God are just about the same. Both are important.
One remarkable example of answered prayers in the Bible is found in the book of Psalms, where King David fervently prayed for deliverance from his enemies.
In Psalm 18, David describes his distress and how he cried out to the Lord for help. The vivid imagery and emotional depth of his prayer resonate with many who have experienced similar trials, making it a source of comfort and inspiration.
As the psalm unfolds, we witness how God not only hears but also responds powerfully to David’s pleas, providing him with strength, protection, and victory over his adversaries. This account offers a powerful reminder that our prayers do not fall on deaf
CELEBRATING
NATIONAL POTATO DAY — Akron
Public Library recently had its first Potato Derby to celebrate National Potato Day and 21 children participated. The grand prize was a Mr. Potato Head set. Read’s Racing of Akron donated medals to be given to all of the participants and plaques for the individual winners.
Photo provided by the library.
David’s experience serves as an encouragement for us to persist in prayer during times of trouble, trusting that God is faithful to deliver and sustain us. It also underscores the importance of maintaining unwavering faith even when circumstances appear terrible, as God can bring about incredible transformations in our lives through answered prayers.
First, read David’s words in Psalm 34:1. When you are in trouble, do you feel discouraged and defeated? David did. He kept running, running, running, and it looked like it would never come to an end. He lost heart and was discouraged. He thought, one of these days I will be killed. Yet he says, “I will bless the Lord at all times.”
My friend, I do pretty well in praising the Lord on a good sunshiny day and when things go right, but it is not so easy when things become difficult. Yet David could say, “His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
Second, read David’s words
We want to get out the word of God because it will magnify the name of the Lord. I would like to say with the psalmist, O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together, in getting out the word of God today.
Fourth, read David’s words in Psalm 34:4. “I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” What a wonderful blessing! Others looked unto David, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
In Psalm 34:7 the Bible says, “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.”
Read Ron Purkey’s Bible study outlines free at rcpbibleoutlines. com. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.
POTATO DERBY WINNER — Justice Bogle, left, won a Mr. Potato Head set during the Potato Derby at Akron Public Library. Julie Canada, library administrative assistant and program director, is shown presenting his prize to him. Photo provided by the library.
Rochester FitStop24 offers memberships for variety of people
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By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer
The new FitStop24 location in Rochester offers memberships to a variety of people, said its owners.
The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting for the fitness center, 2088 Peace Tree Village, on Friday, Aug. 23.
The site switched from being Ace Fitness earlier this year. Luis and MaKla Sanchez own the location as well as Fit-
Stop24’s site in Plymouth.
“Rochester seems like it’s a community that needed a fitness center ... that was paid attention to,” said MaKla of why FitStop24 was brought to Rochester.
There are plenty of exercise machines and weight equipment for people to use.
MaKla added tanning is also offered as well as personal and group training, with the latter done by Manager Rachel Mahan.
The location’s other employee is Aidan Smith.
Those with a membership receive a key fob and may access
the gym 24/7 as well as any of the other FitStop24 locations in Indiana or Michigan.
“We do corporate memberships,” said MaKla, adding there were also ones for “students, individuals, seniors, couples and families.”
“We also accept insurance programs like SilverSneakers (or) Renew Active, so if you’re wanting a gym membership, come talk to us,” said MaKla.
There are also hours for nonmembers from noon to 4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
“The gym can be intimidating,
but we don’t want it to be intimidating,” said MaKla of what she and Luis hope to provide their clientele. “We want it to be an environment that is friendly and encouraging.”
She noted fellow members at FitStop24 are “always willing to help” others use equipment.
“It’s a good environment for newbies, but also people that have been doing it for years,” said MaKla.
Luis said anyone may use the gym “who wants to benefit from
a facility that has cardio equipment, strength lifting equipment, personal training and group training.”
“We hope that it’s inviting and that they can just achieve their goals, and one thing that’s really nice about this facility is you’re wanting to come to the gym,” said MaKla. “It can be your friends are there or people that you know and just a relief to some stress, so I think a fitness center is beneficial to any community.”
FITSTOP24 The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting for FitStop24 on Friday, Aug. 23. It’s located at the former site of Ace Fitness at 2088 Peace Tree Village, Rochester Shown in the front from left are chamber Ambassador Todd Zartman; FitStop24 employee Aidan Smith; lo-
cation owners MaKla and Luis Sanchez; FitStop24 Rochester Manager Rachel Mahan; overall FitStop co-owner Jason Evers; and chamber Ambassador Randy Wynn.
In the back row are chamber Executive Director Jillian Smith; chamber Ambassador Amber Basham; chamber Ambassador Julie Shriver; chamber board member Tyson Kalischuk; Rochester Mayor Trent Odell; chamber board member Jim McFadden; and chamber Ambassador Cassie Peyton.
Take a helicopter ride at Rotors Over Mentone
By MADISON HART Staff Writer
Take a helicopter ride at Rotors Over Mentone.
The Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum is hosting the annual Rotors Over Mentone event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the museum, located at 210 S. Oak St., Mentone. Six people can ride in the helicopter at once, with professionals sitting between them for safety.
The cost of a helicopter ride is $60 cash/$65 card. Children under two years old ride free. There are no pre-buy ticket sales, so it will be first-come, first-served.
At 11 a.m., Brad Stockwell of Arizona, who flew Bell UH-1 helicopters in Vietnam, will be the guest speaker.
Food, beverages, and Igloo ice cream will be available.
The aircraft museum is a free attraction that celebrates Mentone-
born-and-raised Lawrence Bell, who invented the ‘Huey’ helicopter. The museum features helicopters that visitors are allowed to climb inside, as well as artifacts from Bell and the Vietnam War.
Museum representative Alice Keirn was proud to share the Bell 47 ‘Whirlybird’ helicopter features a new set of stretchers. Frank’s Manufacturing in Mentone manufactured stretchers used on Bell 47 helicopters in the Korean War. When Frank’s Manufacturing closed, stretchers were donated to the museum.
Connected to the Bell Aircraft Museum is the Mentone Historical Museum, which tells the story of Mentone’s rise as the ‘Egg Basket of the Midwest’ and displays artifacts from Mentone pharmacies, high school athletics, antique kitchens and early portraits of settlers. The museum recently acquired a Girl Scout uniform from the 1930s belonging to Iola Tucker Goshert.
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ERS The Bell 47 ‘Whirlybird’ helicopter features a new set of stretchers. Frank’s Manufacturing in Mentone manufactured stretchers used on Bell 47 helicopters in the Korean War. When Frank’s Manufacturing closed, stretchers were donated to the museum.
Photo by Madison Hart.
Goshert also has a band uniform in the museum from 1942 along with her daughter, Faith Goshert’s, band uniform from 1972.
The Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft
Museum and Mentone Historical Museum are open 1-5 p.m. on Sundays from June to September, or contact (574) 328-2034 to schedule a tour.
Participating in museum-hosted events such as Rotors Over Mentone help these museums stay free and open to the public, keeping Mentone history alive.
First Baptist Church to host free fall carnival
First Baptist Church, 1000 Main St., Rochester, will host a free carnival from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. There will be food, bounce houses and games.
Kids Club, for ages 4 through sixth grade, will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the church. There will be a light meal for families at 5:30 p.m.
Kids Club includes Bible lessons, games, crafts and music. Registration for Kids Club is available online at fbc46975.org.
Home Builders for Adults
meets at the same time and will look at the topic,” Love By Another Name: Your Marriage, God’s Masterpiece.” Child care is provided for little children of
parents attending Home Builders. These weekly Wednesday programs run through Wednesday, Nov. 20.
September events at Akron Carnegie Public Library
Akron Carnegie Public Library is offering the following special events in September.
Library Card Sign-Up
Reading is the ultimate power-up. Super Mario has his library card and he wants you to have yours, too. Staff can help with borrowing free materials, such as books, e-books, audio books, play-a-ways, DVDs, magazines, and usage of patron computers.
Library cards are free to all Henry Township residents, and people who own property or a business in Henry Township. Free student cards are available to students in the Tippecanoe Valley School District.
During Library Card Sign-Up Month, if lost your library card, fees will be waived to replace it. Labor Day
The library will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day.
Preschool Story Hour
Story hour will resume for the fall session Wednesday, Sept. 4. The theme is “Let’s Explore Outside.” Children ages 3 to 6 years old are welcome at 10 a.m. each Wednesday to hear stories, sing songs, make a craft and have an hour of fun with Miss Nicole.
Mario in Real Life
Who doesn’t love Super Mario? Stop in from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 3-17, to play Mario In Real Life. If you liked the giant Candyland game, you’re going to love the Super Mario game even more.
This activity is great for kids, families and friends. It’s only two weeks long, so be sure to write it on your calendar now. No sign-up is required for this activity.
Second Seasons Fitness
Second Seasons Fitness will be at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. With summer winding
down and the weather unpredictable at times, the library offers a great place to get a dedicated hour in of moving your body twice a week with a chair exercise program.
This program is geared for adults who want to take control of their overall health and improve stamina and balance by moving your body. A variety of principles will be covered to help keep the body, spirit and mind at its best.
Board of Trustees meeting
The Akron Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, in the library’s community room.
Adult Readers Book Club
Adult Readers Book Club will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. Choose the book of your choice and let the group know what you think of it. New members are welcome.
Bingo
Bingo will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. To start the fall session, bring a few small prizes to help grow the prize box. Invite a friend who you haven’t seen in a while and make it a special day out.
W.O.W. Club
W.O.W. Club will resume at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. This activity is for students in first through fifth grade. Wacky On Wednesdays meets the second Wednesday of each month for some wild, crazy fun activities.
W.O.W. Club is a free club and the program lasts approximately one hour. No sign-up required.
Book Talk
Meet Kayla Rassi and hear her first “Book Talk with Kayla” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. Rassi loves to read and is ready to share her first book recommendations. This informal book talk will last approximately one hour. Sign-up is recommended, but not required; open to those 18 and up.
Akron Public Library to host book signing
Akron Public Library will host a book signing for author Kathy Oldfather, DVM. Her latest book is titled “Follow
the Song.” It will be from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 7, at Akron Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St.
Chain Gang
The Chain Gang meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, for those who enjoy crocheting, knitting, sewing or needlepoint. Bring your materials with you and work alongside others who enjoy these hobbies. If you’d like to learn one of these hobbies, there are plenty who are willing to get you on your way.
Tween Scene
The library is celebrating its one-year anniversary Wednesday, Sept. 18. If you’re in grades fifth through eighth this program is for you. The Tween Scene meets at 4 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month. Don’t miss the food and the fun. This month will be crafting with Aggie and Alana and making macrame key chains. Sign-up is required by Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Talk Like a Pirate Day
It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. Join the staff by wearing your best pirate attire or come as you are for all the fun. Stories, crafts and games included.
Second Seasons
It’s Second Seasons’ first anniversary, so come celebrate. There will be a small gathering to mark one year of commitment to being actively moving and making time for yourself. Share how Second Seasons has impacted you over the last year and enjoy light refreshments and games. Festivities begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the meeting room. If you have been wanting to learn more about the program, this would be a good opportunity.
Crafty Corner
Crafty Corner will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. The program offers two class times: 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. The theme this month is “tin can scarecrow.” Sign-up is required by Sept. 19; register in person or by phone.
Lego Club
Lego Club resumes at 4 p.m Monday, Sept. 30. Elementary kids can join and explore their creativity with Legos and Snap Circuits.
The library is located at 205 E. Rochester St. For more information and updates, check out its Facebook page, call the library (575) 893-4113, or visit akron. lib.in.us.
Indiana kids have academic
By TERRI DEE Indiana News Service
Notebooks, writing tools and laptops are standard supplies on a parent’s back-to-school shopping list. But one important appointment that can easily be overlooked in the backto-school frenzy is a child’s eye exam.
It’s estimated that one in four school-age children faces difficulty with reading and learning because of undiagnosed eyesight disorders. Some schools may offer onsite testing, but optometrist Dr. Jennifer Wademan said a comprehensive exam at a doctor’s office can pinpoint overall eye health and how the eyes are working and “teaming” together.
Wademan said a child’s inability to see correctly can mean low performance in the classroom.
“Eighty percent of learning is visual,” she said. “The concern that comes into play as kids approach back-to-school time and they’re in the classroom is if our
Business Connectors Lunch set for Sept. 11
Fulton County Chamber of Commerce members are invited to a Business Connectors Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11.
It will be at the Fulton County Museum, 37 E. CR 375N, Rochester.
No more than two representatives per organization are asked to come as there’s limited seating available.
People should RSVP to Kellie at (574) 224-2666 or kellie@fultoncountychamber.com by Friday, Sept. 6.
children aren’t seeing clearly in the classroom, or their eyes are not working well together, we worry about the impact on their academic performance.”
Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis said amblyopia, or “lazy eye,” is the leading cause of vision loss in children. If left untreated, the condition can
continue into adulthood.
Wademan said squinting is often an indication of vision challenges. Other signs are if a child is overly tired or has frequent headaches. She noted these are all symptoms parents often miss or don’t associate with vision problems.
“Other signs may be that
your child’s avoiding certain activities, like reading. Perhaps they’re excessively rubbing their eyes,” she said. “Watch your child. Are they tilting their head or turning their head in a manner in order to see something?”
She added the good news is that most vision problems are
treatable. Although children get additional screen time after school for socializing on their favorite apps, adults should also protect their eyes against dryness, irritation and redness. Wademan recommends the 20/20 rule: For every 20 minutes of screen time, take 20 seconds and look at least 20 feet away.
Plenty of free activities at the Nickel Plate Music and Arts Festival Aug. 31
By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer
There will be plenty of free activities for all ages at the Rochester Downtown Partnership’s Nickel Plate Music and Arts Festival.
The fourth annual event is set for Saturday, Aug. 31, in downtown Rochester.
Festivities begin with the parade with the theme of “Hometown Pride,” running from Rochester High School down 15th Street to Main Street to Eighth Street. It starts at 9 a.m. with the most recent Fulton County Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award winner, Kendra Chudzynski, serving as grand marshal.
Other festival events are from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Festival organizer, Christine Walsh, who handles promotions for RDP, emphasized all parts of the festival, aside from vendor purchases are free, including make-and-take art at a number of booths.
Those projects will be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
There will be five performers comprising the festival’s music portion.
Pork N Beans takes the stage from 12:30-1:30 p.m., with the Indy Annies Duo next from 2-3:30 p.m. The Chicago Diamond Trio will perform from 4-5:30 p.m., and Malachi Jaggers will do so from 6-7:15 p.m. The 1985 Band ends the night from 8-10 p.m.
Other activities at the festival include Sweetcakes Entertainment doing face painting, henna, balloon animals and caricatures from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a dunk tank and bouncy houses at the same times.
The latter two components are new this year, as is a gaga ball pit, which will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A chalk art contest is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. with prizes awarded.
Other organizations will also have booths at the festival. There will be seven food vendors, selling everything from tacos to pretzels to mouse ears.
“I just think the community needs a summer event,” said Walsh of why the festival was being held again. “Like all the other communities, we definitely should have something and music and arts incorporates everybody.”
She said she wanted attendees “to have a good time with their family, and (for) cost not (to be) a barrier for people to come and enjoy themselves.”
Walsh said she was grateful to the festival planning committee and volunteers for their help with the event. Those people include: Josh Zehner, Ed and Amy Richard, Jeanie Griffith, Judi Leininger, Candi Patton and Brian Ringle.
Volunteers are still welcomed for the event, including for helping staff the art tables.
“They don’t have to have any skill in the arts,” said Walsh of potential volunteers.
People may learn how to volunteer by emailing promotions@ rdpworks.com.
“We’re already looking ahead to the festival next year,” added Walsh.
The Grass Creek Lions have been active for 51 years. In that time, we have had may projects and activities that we have asked the community, local businesses and organizations to support. We just had our Lion’s Golf Outing for 2024 and the whole sponsors are how we generate income for this event. The businesses and organizations who were sponsors this year were:
GOLD Sponsors: Hizer Farms PTR, Hizer Farms Feed and Grain, The Smith Sawyer and Smith Agency, James Talbott Post 1121 VFW, Jim Berry and Sons, United Consulting, Community State Bank, Gundrum Funeral Home, Ag Source, Knebel Insurance and Dague Farms LLC
SILVER Sponsors: Dan Sommers, Fulton County Title and Abstract and Pulaski Abstract. We want to thank all our sponsors and let it be known that through their support and generosity we can work for our community in many ways. This fundraiser will help with refreshing and maintaining our park.
A big thank you to the Shopping Guide News for keeping The Grass Creek Lions in the news.
GRABBING A MEAL Rochester Police officers Gerard Ostrom, left, and Matt Hipsher are shown at the 2023 Nickel Plate Music and Arts Festival. Photo by Joe Siciliano.
ICE CREAM Joe Moore, left, and Jeri Good serve ice cream from the Rochester Lions Club trailer at the 2023 Nickel Plate Music and Arts Festival. Photo by Joe Siciliano.
performed at the 2023 Nickel Plate Music and Arts Festival. Photo by Joe Siciliano.
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The following are winners from various events held during Fulton Fun Day Saturday, Aug.
3. Elementary/middle school basketball contest winners included: Elementary free throw — Charlie Losier.
Elementary three-point — Cam Rigney. Middle school free throw — Drew Douglass. Middle school three-point Bear Craig. The chalk art contest winners included: Kate Fred, Olivia Taylor, Marisol Dohado, Lily Curtis and Blair Biscella.
ELEMENTARY THREE POINT — Elementary three-point contestants at Fulton Fun Day are Simon McGrew, left, and Cam Rigney. Photo provided by Linda Wade.
MIDDLE SCHOOL FREE THROW — The middle school free throw contestants at Fulton Fun Day are in front winner Drew Douglass. In back from left are Drew Williams, Drew McGrew and Myles Sherrick. Photo provided by Linda Wade.
CHALK ART CREATOR — Marisol Dohado was a winner in the chalk art contest held during the Fulton Fun Day Aug. 3. Photo provided by Linda Wade.
CHALK CHAMP — Olivia Taylor was a winner in the chalk art contest held during Fulton Fun Day. Photo provided by Linda Wade.
ELEMENTARY FREE THROW — Elementary free throw contestants at Fulton Fun Day from left are Simon McGrew, the winner; Charlie Losier; and Koiye Gibson. Photo provided by Linda Wade.
LITTLE MISS CREATOR — Kate Fred was one of the winners in the chalk art contest held during Fulton Fun Day. Photo provided by Linda Wade.
MIDDLE SCHOOL THREE-POINT — The middle school free throw contestants at Fulton Fun Day are in front winner, Bear Craig. In back from left are Drew McGrew, Drew Williams and Myles Sherrick. Photo provided by Linda Wade.
Updates and happenings around the area
A genealogy workshop will be from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Fulton County Library, 320 W. Seventh St., Rochester, led by Joan England Burton. Preregister at joanburton53@live.com. The workshop will take place in the Indiana Room. You may come and go or stay and research. Questions may be directed to Burton, (574) 722-2835 or Candy Hayes, (219) 544-1066.
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Rochester First Baptist 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 mission projects. Customers must tell staff they are in support of the group or present a voucher when ordering.
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Fulton County Retired Teachers will have a meet-and-greet beginning at 11 a.m. followed with a meeting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at El Cielito Lindo, 2077 Main St., Rochester. All retired teachers are welcome.
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ShriveFest is planned from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, in Tippecanoe Valley High School Cafeteria,
8345 SR 19, Akron. There will be a BBQ dinner with all the fixings and pulled pork by Outlaw Smokers, Game Changer and Z Top BBQ. There is a suggested minimum donation of $15 per person. Carry outs are available. Proceeds to benefit Jeffery Smith Shriver Memorial Scholarship and Good Better Best Scholarship Funds.
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Kewanna Fire Department, 404 N. Toner St., will host 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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Lori Camp, Democrat for Indiana’s second District, will be at the Mellow Mug Cafe from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, for a meet and greet. All are welcome. Brunch will be served.
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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-
Purdue Extension hosting ‘Dining with Diabetes’
The Purdue Extension Fulton County office will be offering “Dining with Diabetes” in partnership with Woodlawn Health. Sessions will be from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, on the campus of Woodlawn Health, 1400 E. Ninth St., Rochester, in classroom A and B.
“Dining with Diabetes” is a series of four sessions, with an additional three-month reunion session. The program is open to those with diabetes, their family members and caretakers. The series of five sessions is at no cost in partnership with the Fulton County Health Department and Health First Indiana Initiatives. Pre-registration is required. Participants are encouraged to attend all class sessions.
The educational programs and cooking school will help adults with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar to feel better and reduce the risk of health complications. Learn how to prepare meals that are healthy, easy to prepare and taste good. Recipes will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to taste each one.
Participants will also learn upto-date information on nutrition, meal planning, exercise, and how to understand common diabetes-related medical tests. Recipes and
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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A tree board meeting will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in the Rochester City Complex, 320 Main 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’s 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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A board of public works and safety meeting will be from 7:308:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, in the Rochester City Complex, 320 Main St., Rochester.
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There will be a fishing tournament from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Nyona Lake boat ramp.Registration will be accepted at the ramp one hour prior to launch. Launch at 2 p.m. and weigh-in begins at 5 p.m. There is an entry fee per boat, plus $10 for
handouts will be given to each participant.
Diabetes is a very serious, costly disease, but research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose (sugar) levels, eat a healthy diet, and exercise regularly can lower their risks of complications and lead a healthier, more productive life.
“We are thrilled to partner with the extension office to offer this as we earn the right to care for our community.” Alan Fisher, CEO of Woodlawn Health, stated about the partnership.
Purdue Extension Fulton County is currently recruiting participants for this program. If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, or know someone who is part of the support system for an individual and are interested in being a part of this program, call the Purdue Extension office at (574) 223-3397. Register at cvent.me/xnmbbR by Tuesday, Sept. 3. “Dining with Diabetes” is offered statewide and is sponsored by Purdue Extension.
big bass. Prizes for first, second and third place will be awarded. A freewill donation benefits the fire department.
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A city park board meeting will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, in the Rochester City Complex, 320 Main St., Rochester.
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Drainage board meeting will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, in the commissioner’s room, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester.
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DAR will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at the Fulton County Museum, 37 E. CR 375N, Rochester. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month.
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Fulton County BZA meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the commissioner’s room,
125 E. Ninth St., Rochester.
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The Times Theater, 618 Main St., Rochester, will host “Tour the Times.” Tours begin at 12:15 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month and lasts approximately 45 minutes; free tour and everyone welcome.
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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).
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Valley receives $50K grant from KCCF for child care facility items
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By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer
The Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. now has $50,000 to spend on furniture and other items for its Valley Early Learning Academy thanks to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.
At its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 19, at Mentone Elementary School, the board heard from TVSC Director of Communications, Marketing and Grants Kiira Churchill about the grant funding for VELA, its child care center.
Churchill noted the funds originally came from the Lilly Endowment Inc.
“Part of that grant is to help child care centers that are located in schools and in communities and to either start a day care facility or enhance what they’re already doing,” she explained. “And so with the expansion of VELA, we qualified in a couple of different areas.”
Churchill said funds would be used for “furniture, supplies” among other things.
In other business, the board:
Welcomed new junior class Tippecanoe Valley High School stu-
dent representative, Jacob Scacco. He’s the son of Gary and LeAnn Scacco and will report each month on TVHS activities to the board, along with senior class representative Marisol Gonzalez-Ramirez, who’s returning for her second year as a representative.
Approved the hiring of: TVHS junior varsity volleyball coach, Amy Jo Brown; freshmen volleyball coach, Abigaile Koch; freshmen girls basketball coachm Blaine Hartzler; full-time custodian, Christian Grostefon; part-time custodian, Suleydi Fontaina Garcia; cafeteria staff member, Ana Pati-
no Garcia; instructional assistant, Christie Edwards; Tippecanoe Valley Middle School food service worker, Kathy Smith; Akron Elementary School instructional assistant, Allee Snyder; Mentone instructional assistants, Ashaya Martinez Jimenez and Paige Sherow; and athletic director, Shayleigh Shriver.
Accepted the resignations of: VELA instructional teacher, Jody Moss; Mentone computer lab instructional assistant, Krista Neace; Akron part-time custodian, Yadira Garcia; TVMS cafeteria staff member, Robbin Elliott; and approved
the terminations of employees, Cheyenne Barngrover and Michael Warpenburg.
Accepted a $250 donation for the Mentone Parent-Support Group from the Akron-Mentone Kiwanis Club.
Accepted a $1,750 donation for various needs at Mentone school from the Mentone Alumni Association. Alumni Association President Alice Keirn, who presented the check, noted $800 of the funds came from Creighton Brothers LLC. The board’s next regular meeting is 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, at Mentone school.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles #852 Golf Scholarship Committee would like to thank the following for their donations and contributions for a successful golf tournament. Because of these contributions we will be giving several scholarships to the area seniors graduating in 2025.
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FOR MENTONE The Mentone Alumni Association gave $1,750 to Mentone Elementary School at the Tippecanoe Valley School Board meeting Monday, Aug. 19.
Shown from left are Mentone Principal Randy Dahms, Alumni Association President Alice Keirn, and TVSC Board President Adam Heckaman.
FOR MENTONE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP — The Akron-Mentone Kiwanis Club gave the Mentone Parent Support Group $250 at the Tippecanoe Valley School Board meeting Monday, Aug. 19.
Shown from left are Mentone Parent-Teacher Association President Abbey Sponseller, Kiwanis Club member Cathy Olson, and TVSC Board President Adam Heckaman.
Rochester fall sports update — Football blanks Wabash, boys tennis wins Glenn Invite
By VAL TSOUTSOURIS Sports Editor, RTC
Brant Beck ran for two touchdowns, and Zakk Parks set up one touchdown with a 25-yard reception and scored another on a 46-yard interception return as the Rochester football team maintained superiority in their rivalry with Wabash with a 42-0 win in the season opener Friday.
Carson Paulik threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Drew Bowers, and Kye Murphy and Maddox Jewell also had touchdown runs for the Zebras, who improved to 17-0 against Wabash since the schools became Three Rivers Conference rivals in 2006.
Rochester also has five shutouts in the last nine games dating back to last year.
Boys Tennis
The Rochester boys tennis team went 2-0 at the John Glenn Invite to win the tournament for the third straight year Saturday. They are 3-1 on the season.
The Zebras beat both John Glenn and Knox by identical 5-0 scores.
No. 1 Tanner Reinartz, No. 2 Brady Morgan and No. 3 Jack Reffett went 2-0 on the day at singles.
The Zebras lost at home to Triton 3-2 Thursday.
Reinartz won his season opening match against Tristyn Ragon 6-0, 6-2, leading the Zebras to a 4-1 win over the Vikings.
Reinartz led a Rochester singles sweep. Brady Morgan won
4-6, 6-0, 7-5 in a marathon at No. 2 over William Mellott. Jack Reffett beat Noah Mellott 6-3, 7-5 at No. 3.
Rochester’s other point came at No. 2 doubles.
Girls Golf
The Rochester girls golf team fired a 344 and finished in third place out of 16 teams Saturday.
Olivia Bailey shot a 77. Molly Moore tied for 12th with an 85, Ava Thomas tied for 14th with an 86. Lexi Haughs added a 96.
Last Thursday, the host Lady Zs beat sectional rival Winamac 158-220. Bailey shot a 34 on the back nine.
Bailey fired a 37 to earn medalist honors. Moore shot a personal-best 39 over nine holes for host Rochester in a 167-217 win over Western over the front nine Aug. 20.
Rochester moved up from No. 17 to No. 16 in the state coaches’ poll after placing fourth at the Western Invitational Aug. 17.
Girls Soccer
Makhia Harding had three saves for the Lady Zs as they settled for a 0-0 tie with host North White Aug. 20.
Coach Chantal Rensberger said defenders Audrey Wagner, Skyla Mitchell, Gabby Medina and Lakodah Clevenger did a “great job” protecting Harding.
Rensberger also noted the team is getting off more shots than during last year’s 0-14 season.
Taylor Navara had a team-high nine shots. Bria Rensberger had eight. Izzy Hook had five.
Boys Soccer
Spencer Backus and Wyatt Davis scored two goals each. Junior Criollo also scored for the Rochester boys soccer team in a 5-2 win over visiting Caston Thursday.
When it is hard to swallow
Editor’s
Note: Christina Soderlund is a speech therapist at Woodlawn Health.
Do you feel food stuck in your throat or did it go down wrong?
You may have a swallowing problem.
By CHRISTINA M. SODERLUND Woodlawn Health
Medically known as dysphagia, it may occur at any life stage, ranging from birth to advanced age. Signs and symptoms of dysphagia may include but are not limited to dry mouth, coughing with or without food or drink, sensation of food/drink stuck, chewing problems, change in taste, drooling, runny nose, regurgitation, weight loss, throat clearing, harsh or weak voice when talking, etc. These concerns may lead to complications involving dehydration, malnutrition, lung infections, including pneumonia, and/ or death.
What Causes Dysphagia?
Conditions may involve neurological (i.e., stroke, dementia), pulmonary (i.e., COPD), cancer (i.e., oral, throat), autoimmune diseases (i.e., Crohn’s disease), post-surgery (i.e., head, neck), esophageal issues, anatomical features (i.e., cleft palate) and more. Other
Rochester led 3-1 at halftime. The Zebras improved to 2-0-1.
Davis scored twice. Tindi had a goal and an assist for the visiting Zebras in a 4-4 tie with North White Aug. 20.
Backus also had a goal for the Zebras, who trailed 2-1 at halftime.
Volleyball
The Rochester volleyball team went 2-2 at the Tomahawk Invitational at North Miami Saturday and finished in fourth place in the 12-team field.
Rochester began their day with a 14-25, 25-17, 16-14 win over North Miami.
Rochester fell to Tippecanoe Valley 25-19, 23-25, 15-9 in the semifinals.
The Lady Zs then dropped the third-place match to Northfield 25-17, 25-19.
The host Lady Zs dropped to 0-2 after a 16-25, 25-22, 17-25, 28-26, 17-15 loss to Pioneer Aug. 20.
Rochester fought off two Pioneer match points in the fifth set before a Laylah Demond kill and an error ended the match.
Girls Cross Country
Allyson Calloway ran a personal-best 21:01 to finish sixth out of 109 runners Saturday.
Calloway’s previous best was a 21:23 at last year’s regional.
Rochester had an incomplete team. Other Rochester runners included Brooklyn Chandler, who ran a 24:24 and Kadence Bradley, who ran a 30:47.
Boys Cross Country Reece Johnson placed 35th in a field of 139 in Logansport Saturday.
Rochester had an incomplete team. Johnson was one of three Rochester runners.
The others were Leandro Javier, who took 72nd in 20:21; and Hayden Shuck, who was 103rd in 21:41.
reasons may include medications (i.e., over-the-counter, prescribed), which may impact swallowing ability.
Ok, so I have a tickle in my throat? Is it allergies or a swallowing problem? What should I do?
First, contact your primary provider and discuss your concerns. If your provider suggests a swallow study, an order will be sent to the speech-language pathologist. Woodlawn Rehab Professionals will contact you and set up an appointment.
What Is A Swallow Study?
A swallow study, formally known as a video fluoroscopic swallow study, is an instrumental test of the swallow function conducted by a speech and language therapist. It serves as a detection of penetration and/or aspiration, where food or liquid may risk entering the airway. The procedure, involving video fluoroscopy (imaging), is completed within the radiology department. Food and drink are utilized to review swallowing in real time and determine if any dysfunction exists.
Evaluation results and recommendations will be provided to both you and your primary provider. At that time, suggestions may include swallow strategies (e.g., sitting upright or taking small bites), a modified diet (softer foods) and possible outpatient therapy services to address swallowing difficulties.
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NITION — These Rochester High School students were honored by the College Board’s National Recognition Program. Students were selected based on their academic performance and being from a small town, rural area or first-generation college students or being black, indigenous/Native American or Hispanic/Latino.
In the front row from left are Gavin Mollencupp, Lincoln Holder, Ella McCarter, Legacy Lockhart, Olivia Bailey, Brady Gamble, Davis Renie and Laine Peppler. In the back row are Rabour Tindi, Evan Damer, Daniel Yocum, Grant Bailey, Clarence Garrett and Owen Prater. Photo provided by Rochester High School.
Shown in the front row from left are Katelyn Conliff, Megan Uhrich, Caleb Vigar, Parker Fultz and Kiaree Clauson.
In the back row are Wilsyn DuBois, Lyla Clauson, Reina Martin, Shelby Haselby, Ellie Straeter, Sydney Bauman and Bailey Bussard.
provided by LeeAnn Pollock.
Mighty Mutts show at Indiana State Fair 4-H Dog Show
Fulton County 4-H Mighty Mutts recently showed at the Indiana State Fair 4-H Dog Show Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18. The placings are: Obedience
Sydney Bauman, first place, 3B.
Ellie Straeter, fourth place, 3B.
Caleb Vigar, eighth place, 2A.
Megan Uhrich, 11th place, 1B.
Bailey Bussard, 11th place, 2B.
Katelyn Conliff, 22nd place, 2B.
Lyla Clauson, 23rd place, 2B. Agility
Parker Fultz, third place, beginning A.
Bailey Bussard, fifth place, intermediate B.
Megan Uhrich, 12th place, beginning A.
Lyla Clauson, 13th place, beginning B.
Katelyn Clauson, 16th place, beginning B. Showmanship
Lyla Clauson, fifth place, intermediate.
Ellie Straeter, sixth place, intermediate.
Caleb Vigar, eighth place, junior.
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Kiaree Clauson, 10th place, junior.
Reina Martin, 11th place, intermediate.
FIRST PLACE WINNERS — Sydney Bauman and her canine, Roo, were first place winners in agility at the Indiana State Fair 4-H Dog Show. Photo provided by LeeAnn Pollock.
THE MIGHTY TWELVE — Members of the Fulton County 4-H Mighty Mutts recently traveled to the Indiana State Fair to show their canines.
