Brittany Ingle notes all children “deserve a life, a chance to grow up.”
It’s a message she’d give drivers when they’re around school buses.
Ingle and her husband, Shane Ingle, of Akron lost three of their children, Alivia Stahl, and twins Mason and Xzavier Ingle, six years ago today in a school bus stop accident.
On Oct. 30, 2018, the three kids passed away after a driver hit them while the children were crossing the road to board their Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. bus on SR 25 outside Rochester.
Following the kids’ deaths, the Ingles worked for the passing of the MAXSTRONG Bill by the Indiana General Assembly authored by then-State Sen. Randy Head. Signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb in 2019, the law nicknamed with the kids’ first initials includes stiffer penalties for drivers who pass stopped school buses.
Ingle said she and Shane are honoring the children’s memory by continuing to maintain information online related to MAXSTRONG and “creating different promotional campaigns, whatever we can do to raise awareness.”
She added they were “taking a look at a lot of things from physical equipment to additional legislation” to help with school bus safety, but said she wasn’t ready to state anything specific yet.
Ingle noted school bus stop arm violations still have hap-
and
pened this year in Fulton County, citing information given out by Rochester Community Schools Superintendent Jana Vance and Caston School Corp. Superintendent Angie Miller in a Fulton County Chamber of Commerce State of the Schools update in August.
“It’s heart-breaking and makes me sick people are still risking children’s lives,” said Ingle.
She said she’d tell drivers to “please give yourself more time,
be aware of your surroundings.”
“My husband and I live the nightmare daily without three of our beautiful children,” said Ingle. “My daughter, Alivia, and our sons, Mason and Xzavier, were recklessly killed six years ago, and that pain is devastating and unfathomable, but God helps us through. No parent should wake up with this daily heartache.”
In the midst of the couple’s pain, they received a “blessing” in September 2023 when
their son, Psalm, was born, said Ingle. His name comes from Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Mason had a dog tag with the verse on it with him the day he passed away.
“It’s a perfect summary of how I am still standing here today,” said Ingle of the verse. “He has guided us through such darkness, and my son’s name is forever a tribute to God, thanking Him for saving me.”
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LIVES LOST Today is the sixth anniversary of the passing of Alivia Stahl, 9, and her twin brothers, Mason, left,
Xzavier Ingle. The three kids were killed in a school bus stop accident on SR 25 outside Rochester, and their parents, Shane and Brittany Ingle, are continuing to advocate for school bus safety. Photos provided by Brittany Ingle.
Soil scientist gains experience early in FFA
By LAURIE LECHLITNER Staff Writer
“I grew up on a farm in Tipton,” stated Sarah Bolinger, North Manchester. “I was a 10 year 4-H’er and in FFA. I was on a soil judging team in both high school and college. I think those things may have contributed to my present occupation.”
Bolinger is a soil scientist for Fulton, Wabash, Whitley, Huntington and Kosciusko Counties.
Bolinger graduated from Purdue with a degree in agronomy.
“My soil judging coach spoke to us about the profession, encouraging us to become soil scientists. Since I was also on the soil judging team at Purdue, the possibility seemed worthwhile.”
After graduation, Bolinger worked at a Purdue Extension and a local co-op to gain experience needed to become a professional soil scientist. She is now an Indiana Registered Soil Scientist.
“My job as a soil scientist mainly revolves around helping people determine the best location for septic systems. I do the borings and classify the soil. I also take into consideration whether there are any
Correction
In a photo cutline which ran in the Oct. 23 edition of The Shopping Guide News of Fulton County, it incorrectly stated that the Tippecanoe Valley soils team is headed to the state championship in Oklahoma next year. It should have read that the team is competing in the national championship in Oklahoma.
gas lines or ditches in the area. Then I send my findings to the health department. Then it can be determined what size, kind and location for the new system. That information is passed on to the installer.”
Bolinger has always had a fascination with the soil. “When I was on the soil judging team, we were taught to evaluate the different layers of soil, identifying the color, texture and structure. Then we looked into how that soil was formed, possibly by glaciers, wind or water.”
When she worked for the co-op, Bolinger was the field scouting coordinator. “Part of my work involved sampling the field plots for nitrogen levels throughout the growing season to help farmers determine sufficient levels in their fields.”
She and her husband, Andrew, have an 80-acre farm. “We have a small sugar woods on our property. Sixty acres are reserved for our sheep and beef cattle. We’re a direct-to-consumer farm.”
Andrew goes along on assignments with Bolinger to help dig holes. “We work together. I love that. Soil science is a business we do on the side of raising kids and doing farm work. We enjoy the freedom of being self-employed. I’ve learned by experience to accept payment the same day as the service rendered.”
Bolinger is a mother first.
“We have three kids: Harvey, 4, Kendal, 3, and Aubrey, 1. I’m expecting another in November.” She enjoys homeschooling her children.
Her advice to others who want to be soil scientists: “Make sure the college you attend has classes on soil science. You’ll also
The Bolingers will encourage their children to get involved in 4-H. “I remember when I was growing up, 4-H gave me something to look forward to each summer. I learned responsibility and time management. The projects we did were always educational. I loved baking and cooking and was a member of the livestock club.”
Her hobbies include vegetable gardening, reading and any outdoor activity. She loves her home church, Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren.
“Being knowledgeable about septic systems is very important. As a matter of fact, I advise people to have the soil checked before they buy property. A legal septic system needs careful planning.”
IN MEMORY
A memorial to Alivia, Mason and Xzavier is shown outside Good Family Funeral Home in Rochester. want some fieldwork in the area. A person needs to know what they’re getting into before starting on a career in any field.”
“Psalm has brought immense blessings to our lives, filling us with much-needed love and joy and thriving wonderfully in the process,” she said.
Ingle said she believes Alivia, Mason and Xzavier “would be Continued from
proud of my strength and courage, but not surprised, because they know that I will fight the world for them,” regarding her efforts to promote school bus safety.
“My Alivia would be so proud of my being a positive voice in keeping children safe,” she said. “She had so much love to give. To know her was to love her.”
Ingle said she prays “that one day ... our local community will come together and unite to help save lives through helping to promote school bus safety.”
“As long as I’m breathing, my children will be remembered,” she added.
A BLESSING The Ingles’ youngest child, Psalm Ingle, was born in September 2023. Brittany said he’s been a “blessing” for them.
FAMILY Brittany Ingle, left, and Shane Ingle recently holding their son, Psalm Ingle, are shown.
HARVEY, KENDAL, SARAH, ANDREW AND AUBREY BOLINGER
Good Neighbors
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Jeans/pantyhose
Good neighbors: I have some items that people use to make things. If anyone wants them, they are free. I have some men’s jeans that could be used to make rugs, and older pantyhose and other type hosiery. People use them to make gifts and stuff them with these. I live near Oswego. Call (574) 453-7506.
Kittens
Good neighbors: I have two, white female kittens. They are 8 weeks old. One is short-haired and has beautiful blue eyes. The other one has very long hair with copper-colored eyes. I am looking for indoor homes for them. I also have one white male that is 5 months old. He would be fine outdoors. He is shorthaired and has one blue eye and one copper eye. Call (574) 491-4609.
New questions
Old pictures — Is there anyone interested in black and white photos and portraits,which
Let’s Study The Bible —
includes some Army photos? These date back to the 1940s and 1950s. Also have a certificate on a discharge from the Army dated 1952. Leave a message at (574) 642-3755.
Canning jars — I am looking for canning jars: pint, quart and 2-quart. Call (574) 646-2153.
Corelle plates — Does any good neighbor have Corelle they no longer need or want? I am looking for two different styles. One is a white plate with scallops around the edge. The other is a white plate with “painted” apples, pears, blueberries with flowers around the edge. Also, is there a phone number or address for free Corelle replacements? Call (574) 646-2153 and leave a message.
Leftover yarn — Would anyone have leftover yarn they don’t need or want? I could use medium-weight yarn in any color for a project. Call (574) 202-4483. Would prefer to pick it up within New Paris or surrounding area.
Free cats/vinyl records — I need to find good homes for four white kittens born in June. Also, does any good neighbor know anyone who buys vinyl records and DVDs, mostly classical and religious? Call (574) 276-6028.
Moses and Miriam lead in praise
(Read Exodus 15:1-27)
“Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances” (Exodus 15:20).
First, The Singers: “Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the Lord, and spoke, saying, I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea” (Exodus 15:1).
and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him” (Exodus 15:2).
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“The Lord is a man of war,” (see Exodus 15:6-10), who doesn’t fight with conventional weapons. Using human characteristics to describe divine attributes, the singers declare that his right hand is glorious in power, his majesty throws his opponents down, and his anger consumes them like fire eats up stubble. At the Red Sea the breath from his nostrils is the wind that blew back the waters and congealed them so they stood like a wall. When the overconfident Egyptian soldiers thought to catch up with the Jews, God simply breathed and the waters returned and drowned the army. What a mighty God is he!
As we trace the activities of Moses and the Israelites, we learn some important truths to help us live our lives today successfully for Christ..
Exodus 15 contains the first psalm (or song) of any length in the word of God. Other poetic sections in Genesis (for example, Genesis 1:27; 3:14-16, 17-19; 4:23, 24) are too short to be called songs. Moses composed this song, and its vocabulary, grammar, and structure affirm to its ancient origin.
Moses and the children of Israel sang in worship together, as a community of believers, not just as a nation. And they sang to the Lord; the living God was their main audience. The term triumphed gloriously is an emphatic construction, expressing enthusiastic joy over the Lord’s great victory (see also Exodus 18:8). Horse and rider can also be translated “horse and chariot.” The Hebrew verb for thrown is a rare and pictorial expression. It describes the Lord as reaching down and tossing members of the Egyptian army into the water one by one.
Second, The Song: “The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God,
The Lord is my song; because my strength and my song is such an unusual pairing of words, some have thought that the word translated song must mean “power,” “fortress,” or something similar. However, the idea as it is expressed is wonderful: God is my strong song. That is, God’s people may regard the living, omnipotent God as the reason for singing!
Third, The Savior: “The Lord is a man of war: the Lord is his name” (Exodus 15:3).
“The Lord is his name;” it is difficult to exaggerate the importance of God’s name, Jehovah, in the Bible” (see Exodus 3:14-15). Remember, Jesus is God’s son! (John 3:16).
Read Ron Purkey’s Bible study outlines free at rcpbibleoutlines. com. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.
Morrie Horn
Local Farmer And John Deere Collector
Morrie Horn 88, Rochester, passed away just after 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, following an accident south of Tippecanoe.
MORRIE
HORN
On Oct. 22, 1936, Maurice Fredrick Horn was born at home near Twelve Mile. His proud parents were Ernest Samuel and Mary Christina Bassler Horn. Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers and three sisters. Morrie graduated from Grass Creek High School with his class in 1955.
On July 6, 1957, in Lucerne, Morrie married the love of his life, Janet Elaine Wills. They shared 64 years of life’s adventures. From their union came three wonderful children, Patty, Tim and Lisa. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of two more generations.
A farmer by trade, with great passion and a strong work ethic, Morrie looked forward to working the ground in the spring, the planting and spraying. But nothing was better than running the combine on a crisp autumn morning cutting the beans and corn. For many years Morrie raised hogs and owned a fine herd of Black Angus cattle.
Over eight decades of a love and appreciation of John Deere machinery he amassed quite a unique collection of highly sought after John Deere equipment and other collectibles like JD bicycles, wagons, clocks and his prized JD dinner bell to name a few. He once housed his John Deere collection in his machine sheds and was proud to show them to friends from near and far.
After attending auctions all over the tri-state area for many years Morrie decided it was time to host an auction of his own to distribute and share his John Deere treasures with others who admired them. This event was hosted by Morrie and his family back in 2012.
Left to cherish Morrie’s memory are three children, Patty Horn and Tim Horn, both of Rochester and Lisa (Kent) Adams, Akron; five grandchildren, Travis (Kristin) Horn, Ty Horn, Kyle (Marjorie) Horn, Ben Adams and Troy Adams; four great-grandchildren, Layne Horn, Tanner Horn, Tylee Horn and Cerila Rae Horn; three siblings, Elaine Eudy, Logansport, Bevery Alger, Sarasota, Fla. and Larry (Peggy) Horn Fulton; in-laws; sister, Lou Anne (Ryan) Townsend; two brothers, Dean Wills and Allen (Carolyn) Wills; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Morrie in death are his parents, Ernie and Mary Horn; beloved wife, Janet, on May 19, 2021; grandson, Jordan Cole Horn, on Aug. 30, 2007; great-grandson, Trey Douglass Horn, on Feb. 15, 2007, and siblings, Mary Lou Parish and Gene Horn.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Maurice F. “Morrie” Horn will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with Pastor Larry Pyeatt, officiating. Friends may visit one hour prior to services in the funeral home. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Wheels On Fire: Attn: Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, 9798 W. 1000 S., Akron, IN 46910 or the RHS Athletics: Attn: Wrestling Team, 1 Zebra Lane, Rochester, IN 46975 Online expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at goodfamilyfh.com
Nancy M. Huffman Childcare Provider
Nancy M. Huffman 75, Rochester, passed away at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She was born on Aug. 24, 1949, in Plymouth. The daughter of Virgil and Clarice (Eshelman) Spindler. On March 11, 1981, in Rochester, she married Tom Huffman; who survives.
Nancy worked as a child care provider operating her own day care “Backyard Gang Day Care.” In her leisure time she enjoyed crafts, being with family and watching her grandchildren in all their sporting events.
Survivors include her husband, Tom Huffman, Rochester; son, Pat (Alison) Overmyer, Akron; daughter, Stephanie Pierce, Michigan City; son, Travis (Monica) Huffman, Rochester; stepdaughters, Kimberly Huffman, Wabash, and Tina Huffman, Akron; grandchildren, Paige Overmyer and partner, Nicole, Paxton Sutton, Trevor Baker, Talan Saunders, Ashley (Zane) Duff, Caitlin Overmyer, Bryce Calvert, Aaron Huffman and Ethan Huffman; great-grandchildren, Haddy Overmyer, Jordynn Overmyer and one on the way; sisters, Sheila (John) Rinkenberg, Plymouth, Melinda Honeycutt and Doreen Spindler, both of Indianapolis; brother, Tom (Cheri) Spindler, Michigan; sister-in-law, Bonnie Fields, Akron, brother-inlaw, Max Huffman, Mentone; several nieces and nephews; and her dog Rocco.
Preceding her in death were her parents; brother, Larry Spindler; and dog, Roxie.
Private services were observed at Zimmerman Bros Funeral Home, Rochester. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com
Ronnie Dean Tate Handyman
Ronnie Dean Tate, 64, Plymouth, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at his residence.
He was born on Sept. 30, 1960, in Enid, Okla. He was the son of Raymond Dean Tate and Vecita (James) Goss.
Ronnie had worked at various jobs throughout his career as well as working as a handyman. He enjoyed tinkering on motors and always helping his friends. He loved his dog, Tori May, whom he raised from pup, and was at his side when he passed.
Survivors include his daughters, Deanna (Matthew) Dodge, Shelby, Mich. and Elizabeth (Lee Sawdy) Nehm, Hart, Michigan; son, Bryan (Lilly) White, Wabash; mother, Vecita Goss, Rochester; sisters, Enid (Joe Stepp) Tate, Culver, and Bobbi Goss, Rochester.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Graveside services and interment will take place at the Hart Cemetery, Hart, Mich., at a later date.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com
Jane F. Kantner
Jane F. Kantner, 89, Mentone , died at 7:44 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at her home.
She was born on March 28, 1935. On Aug. 24, 1963, she married Forrest L. Kantner; who survives.
Additional survivors are her daughter, Carol Kantner, Mentone; son, Craig (Sara) Kantner, Zionsville; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gunnard and Julia (Anderson) Peterson; three sisters; and six brothers.
Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with Pastor Ron Sherck officiating.
Interment will be in the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone.
Friends may visit from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Mentone United Methodist Women.
irths
Stella Mae Lucille Kidd
Hope Peters and Jaron Kidd, Plymouth, are the parents of a daughter, Stella Mae Lucille, born at 7:48 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, in Woodlawn Health. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
She joins siblings Bryar Kidd, 4, and Jaron Kidd Jr., 6.
Maternal grandparents are Doug and Paula Peters, Argos.
Paternal grandparents are Dale and Yvette Kidd, Akron.
Maternal great-grandparents are Ray and Brenda Peters, Argos.
Kori Lee Ann Cummins
Kenya Hartman and Brice Cummins, Rochester, are the parents of a daughter, Kori Lee Ann, born at 5:57 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, in Woodlawn Health. She weighed 7 pounds, 3.5 ounces, and was 20.25 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Walter Hartman, Rochester and Mistilee Bolin (Andrew Swango), Rochester.
Paternal grandparents are Bridgete Cummins and Scott Banes, Monticello.
More states ban PFAs in more products
By SHALINA CHATLANI Indiana Capital Chronicle
Legislative momentum against PFAS has surged this year, as at least 11 states enacted laws to restrict the use of “forever chemicals” in everyday consumer products or professional firefighting foam.
The legislation includes bans on PFAS in apparel, cleaning products, cookware, and cosmetic and menstrual products. Meanwhile, lawmakers in some states also passed measures that require industries to pay for testing or cleanup; order companies to disclose the use of PFAS in their products; and mandate or encourage the development of PFAS alternatives, according to Safer States, an alliance of environmental health groups focused on toxic chemicals.
Mary E. Seidel Mary E. Seidel, 71, Winamac , died at 12:12 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at Franciscan Health Hospital, Lafayette. Arrangements are pending.
MARY E. SEIDEL
“Never apologize for showing feeling, my friend. Remember that when you do so, you apologize for truth.”
— Disraeli,Benjamin 1832
Maternal great-grandparents are Kevin Powers, Tippecanoe, the late Cora Powers and the late Betty and Wayne Hartman, Fort Wayne.
Paternal great-grandparents are Edith and Teddy Morrison, Silver Lake and the late Lerory Nance.
Adaline Pearl Foor
Halie and Joshua Foor, Argos, are the parents of a daughter, Adaline Pearl, born at 7:51 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Woodlawn Health. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
She joins siblings Dawson, 4, and Aurora, 2.
Maternal grandparents are Angel and Amy Spencerman, Bourbon and Michael and Stacy Sherman, Culver.
Paternal grandparents are Jerry and Cheryl Foor, Plymouth.
Maternal great-grandparents are James and Karen Zimmerman, Bourbon and Hershel and Mary Kay Yockey, Plymouth.
Paternal great-grandparents are Dale and Carolyn Foor, Plymouth.
In total this year, at least 16 states adopted 22 PFAS-related measures, according to the group. Since 2007, 30 states have approved 155 PFAS policies, the vast majority of them in the past five years.
Indiana considered protecting some PFAS chemicals earlier this year but the language didn’t make it into a final bill.
PFAS
The thousands of chemicals categorized as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, do not naturally break down and are found in the blood of 97% of Americans. Some PFAS compounds can harm the immune system, increase cancer risks and decrease fertility.
Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released new standards limiting PFAS in drinking water. Water systems have five years to comply with the rules. Even before the EPA action, 11 states had set their own limits on PFAS in drinking water, starting with New Jersey in 2018.
Water utilities and chemical manufacturers are challenging the new EPA standards. But states also are heading to the courthouse: So far, 30 states have sued PFAS manufacturers or key users for contaminating water supplies and other natural resources, according to Safer States.
But the chemical industry and some companies that use PFAS in their products argue that states are going too far. PFAS compounds have properties that make them nonstick, stain-repellent, waterproof or fire-resistant. In addition to being used in everyday consumer goods, they are critical to renewable energy, health care and electronics, defenders say.
Scott Whitaker, president and CEO of AdvaMed, a trade association representing medical technology companies, told a congressional committee last year that “it is hard to imagine the medical industry without the many important products that contain fluoropolymers,” a type of PFAS. Whitaker noted that CPAP machines, prosthetics, IV bags, surgical instruments and many other medical products contain PFAS. While more states enact laws focused on specific products, Maine is preparing to implement the world’s first PFAS ban covering all consumer goods. The Maine law, which is scheduled to take effect in 2030, will include exceptions for “essential” products for which PFAS-free alternatives do not exist. Washington state has also taken a sweeping approach by giving regulators strict timelines to ban PFAS in many product categories.
NANCY M. HUFFMAN
RONNIE DEAN TATE
JANE F. KANTNER
RFD
FCCF grants $500 to Housin’ Hounds Animal Rescue
The Fulton County Community Foundation awarded a $500 grant to Housin’ Hounds Animal Rescue.
This funding, made possible by the foundation’s Tom Wilson Memorial Fund, will support the organization’s ongoing efforts to provide shelter, care and adoption services for animals in need.
“This generous grant from the Tom Wilson Memorial Fund supports our mission to rescue dogs from puppy mills and backyard breeders, placing each dog into a loving foster home until they find their forever family,” said Danay Bowyer with Housin’ Hounds. “It helps us cover essential vet care along with grooming, food, and supplies for these deserving pups.”
Housin’ Hounds Animal Rescue, run solely by volunteers, is committed to finding homes for dogs, while also promoting responsible pet ownership. Community support and partnerships are essential in helping them fulfill their mission.
“Support like this empowers us to encourage spaying and neutering in the community and promote adoption over buying,” said Bowyer. “Together, we can change the future for these animals.”
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Court News
Circuit Court
The following petitions have been filed in Fulton Circuit Court, Judge Arthur Christopher Lee presiding: Complaints
Discover Bank v. Lyndsey Ball, Kewanna, $12,705.94; Casey Robson, Rochester, $6,040.65
Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC v. Bradley Fellers, Rochester, $14,533.54; Joseph Bailey, Rochester, $4,925.37 Plenary
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, as Subrogee of Krisi R. Nelson v. Jesse Minick, Rochester, $2,727.53
Superior Court
The following petitions have been filed in Fulton Superior Court, Judge Gregory L. Heller presiding: Complaints
LVNV Funding LLC v. Albert Fowler Jr., Rochester, $2,491.19; Madalene Pauley, Kewanna, $1,809.78; Scott Reese, Akron, $915.64; Alan Rensberger, $2,111.22
Mortgage Foreclosure
First Federal Savings Bank v. Robin Riffey, Culver, and Brittany Coad, Rochester, $48,112
Civil Tort
Travis Hise, Rochester, v. Walmart Stores East, plaintiff seeking compensation for personal injuries
Traffic Violations
The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County court
Driving while suspended — Austin Elkins, Fort Payne, Ala., $164.50
Failure of occupant to use a safety belt — Brenda Lucas, Grand Rapids Mich., $25; Stephanie Lucas, Grand Rapids, Mich., $25
No valid driver’s license — Stephen Foht, Kokomo, $180
waka, $175; Connor Willis, Newburgh, $154.50; Jason English, Indianapolis, $154.50; Reginald Dancy Jr., Kalamazoo, Mich., $175; Nian Deih Lun, Indianapolis, $175; Rene Cuellar, Crown Point, $154.50; Genesis Torres, South Bend, $154.50; Jesus Salgado Velazque Soc, Hart, Mich., $175; Andy Hibner, Kewanna, $154.50; Krangsuk Kim, Carmel, $164.50; Cristian De Santos Sala, Elkhart, $164.50; Caden Meyer, Zeeland, Mich., $154.50; Dwayne Bailon, Rochester, $154.50; Junhang Zhang, Mishawaka, $175; Aaron Roseberry, Kokomo, $154.50; Rupinder Jhattu, Munster, $154.50; Kelsey Moore, New Carlisle, $154.50; Michael Cioffi, Cincinnati, Ohio, $154.50; Mark Blessing, Indianapolis, $164.50; Gavin Anderson, Covington, Ky., $154.50; Michael Cioffi, Cincinnati, Ohio, $154.50; Lori Stephenson, Williamsport, $164.50; Jacqueline Tapia, Kokomo, $164.50; Camron Warr, Benton Harbor, Mich., $154.50; Sophia Willey, Danville, $154.50; Alexander Elma, Cincinnati, Ohio, $164.50; Theodore Scales, Fairfield, Ohio, $164.50
Marriage Licenses
The following couple has applied for a marriage license in the office of Fulton County Clerk of the Court: Vogt-Biltz Dakota Vogt, 27, Rochester, and Taylor Biltz, 21, Rochester.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts: Rausch — Andrew Rausch, Rochester, and Cathy Rausch, no city listed. No minor children. Gibson — Darrell Gibson, Mishawaka, and Mary Gibson, Rochester. With minor children.
FIRE SAFETY TALK Rochester Fire Chief T.J. DuBois speaks to Columbia Elementary School students about fire safety. Firefighters visited the school due to October being National Fire Prevention Month. Photo provided by CES.
FIRE SAFETY IN THE HOME Columbia Elementary School students pose in Rochester Fire Department’s inflatable safety home.
recently came to the school to talk about fire safety. Photo provided by CES.
FOR THE DOGS Fulton County Community Foundation recently granted Housin’ Hounds
daughter, Hannah Bahney.
Updates and happenings around the area
Trick-or-treating hours in Rochester will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31.
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Trick-or-treat at the Kewanna Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna, will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31.
Kewanna’s trick-or-treat times are 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31.
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Costume judging for the Henry Township Fire Department’s costume contest is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at the fire station in Akron.
Akron’s trick-or-treat times are 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31.
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Hartzler’s Halloween Bash is 6-8
p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, in Hartzler Funeral Home’s parking lot, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. There will be a trunk-or-treat, food, games
and more. It’s free, and everyone is welcome.
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The Fulton-Liberty Lions Club’s costume contest is at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Fulton Community Center.
Trick-or-treating in Fulton is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31.
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St. John Lutheran Church will have Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 404 Jefferson St., Rochester. There will be hot dogs, chips, cookies, cider, hot cocoa and candy.
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Life Care Center of Rochester will have Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 827 W. 13th St., Rochester. There will be candy and prizes.
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Wellness for the Working Woman, sponsored by Woodlawn Health, will be at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the Fulton County Historical Society, 37 E. 375N, Rochester.
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Board of public works and safety meeting will be from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, in the Rochester City Building Complex, 320
Main St., Rochester.
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Car seat check event will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the visitor’s entrance of Woodlawn Health, 1400 E. Ninth St., Rochester. Follow the yellow brick road to the “Wonderful World of Woodlawn” to have your car seat checked for safety. There will be candy for the children and adults will learn proper safety techniques.
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Eagles 26th annual Christmas Bazaar will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Eagles Lodge, 1081 E. Fourth St., Rochester. The bazaar is open to the public, no one under 18 permitted, free admission and smoking lodge. For more information contact Joyce Van Doren at (574) 505-0194, Eagles Lodge at (574) 223-4655, or stop by the lodge. All proceeds to toward scholarship fund.
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Burton/Richland Center United Methodist Church will host a free breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Fulton County Historical Society, 37 E. 375N, Rochester.
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Battle Cry will be from 5-6
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, outside the Rochester Courthouse, 815 Main St., Rochester. Prayer will be for hurricane victims, the nation, schools, community and the election. 2 Chronicles 7:14. Everyone is welcome.
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A water board meeting will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, in the Rochester City Building Complex, 320 Main St., Rochester.
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A commissioner’s meeting will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, in the commissioner’s room, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester.
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Tree board meeting will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the Rochester City Building Complex, 320 Main St., Rochester.
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A drainage board meeting will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the commissioner’s room, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester.
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Fulton County BZA meeting will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the commissioner’s room, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester.
Community foundations sponsor Honor Flight
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana celebrated its 49th flight to Washington, D.C., on Oct. 16.
Sixteen Community Foundations in Northeast Indiana were the proud sponsors of the flight taking veterans to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials built in their honor. Four Korean War veterans, two Cold War veterans, 78 Vietnam War veterans, one Lebanon/Grenada veteran and one Desert Storm veteran traveled on
Flight #49.
Since it was established in 2008, Honor Flight Northeast Indiana has taken 3,905 veterans to Washington, D.C.
Community Foundations in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Miami, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley Counties collectively granted the funds needed to pay for the flight.
Doug Inman, Executive Director of The Portland Foundation in Jay County, and Honor Flight Northeast Indiana Volunteer Corps Member stated, “All community foundations, at their core, exist to enhance the quality of life in their respective communities. The quality of life enjoyed in these communities is due in part to servicemen and servicewomen protecting the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. The Community Foundations funding Flight No. 49 is their way of saying thank you to these veterans.”
Honor Flight NE Indiana, Inc. is a volunteer, nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
COMET TALE STAFF VISITS
THE PAPERS INC Staff members of the Caston High School
The Comet Tale made a visit to The Papers Inc., Milford, publisher of The Shopping Guide News of Fulton County, Tuesday, Oct. 15. The high school students, along with their teacher, Alanie Hipsher, were shown the different publications published at The Papers Inc., the creation of advertisements, composition of pages, special publications, and the various printing equipment and their uses. Included in the tour was the opportunity to view the Cromoman newspaper press in operation.
Shown in front from left are Autumn Miller, Alexandra Solis, Grace Colvin, Hadlie Coffing, Ellie Zartman, Gigi Berry, Hannah Rogers, Jasmine Overholser, Giselle Aguilar-Mendez, Ashley Fred and Asia Vernon. In back are Luke Hipsher, Carter Moss, and Gage Thomas.
by Vicki Thompson.
November events at Akron Carnegie Public Library
Akron Carnegie Public Library is offering the following special events in November.
Preschool Story Hour
Story hour is in full swing for the fall session on Wednesdays. The theme is Let’s Explore Outside. Children ages 3 to 6 years 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.
Second Season Fitness
Second Seasons Fitness will be at 10 a.m Tuesdays and Thursdays. With cooler temperatures 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. If you’ve been thinking about it, now is the time, don’t put it off. 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 your body, spirit and mind at its best. This class is free to all who attend.
Dinovember
Dinovember is here. All month
long there will be lots of dino fun. Stop in and see if you can guess when the dino eggs will hatch. Make your predictions by Nov. 8, and put it on the dino calendar to see if your guess is correct. At 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, there will be a double feature Dino Movie Day. Kids can watch the movie
“The Dinosaur Train” and at 4 p.m. “The Good Dinosaur” will be showing. The week of Nov. 12, there will be a Dino Take & Make. November 18-27 kids can stop in for a skilled dinosaur scavenger hunt and activity.
Board of Trustees Meeting
The Akron Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the library’s community room. Continued on page 8
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Woodlawn Health to host car seat event Nov. 1
Woodlawn Health, in partnership with the Fulton County Health Department, announces a car seat event from 4-6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1, at the visitor’s hospital entrance. The theme of the event will be Wizard of Oz. Children will receive candy and adults will be able to learn essential safety tips for keeping their children (munchkins) safe.
“Part of our job as a health system is to care for everyone from birth to the elderly. We want to
keep kids safe and healthy, so we must host this event for our neighbors in partnership with many community organizations. It is just one of the many ways our team is working to earn the right to care for our community that most of us call home,” Alan Fisher, CEO of Woodlawn Health, stated. Those community partners
November events
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Adult Readers Book Club
Adult Readers’ Book Club
meets at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. New members are always welcome. Not your ordinary book club, more like a book talk. Share what you’ve been reading. Perfect for those who like to choose what to read versus reading something you may not be interested in. You’re in and out in one hour!
Veteran’s Day
Monday, Nov. 11, the library will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day.
Miracle Tree
Tuesday, Nov. 12, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s Miracle Tree will be up and community members are able to pick a name to help out a family in need at Christmas. Names will be available until there are none left. They tend to go quickly, so be sure to mark your calendars now to help bring good cheer this holiday season.
Bingo
Bingo will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. and will last approximately one hour. Invite a friend and make it a special day out. Bring a few small prizes to help grow the prize box.
W.O.W. Club
Wacky on Wednesday meets at 4 p.m the second Wednesday of each month. This activity is for students in first through fifth grade. It is a free club and will last approximately one hour. No sign-up is required.
Book Talk
Book talk with Kayla starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. It will be held every other month on the second Thursday. Join other avid readers for a look at books that Kayla has read and is ready to give her review of.
The Chain Gang
Chain Gang will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19. Spend the afternoon at the library with those who enjoy crocheting, knitting, sewing or needlepoint. Bring your materials with you and work alongside others who enjoy these hobbies. If you would like to learn more on one of these specialty arts, there are plenty who are willing to get you on your way.
The Tween Scene
If you’re in grades fifth through eighth, this program is
include the Woodlawn Health Auxiliary, Fulton County Health Department and the Northern Indiana Community Foundation. Participants can line up under the canopy of the visitor entrance starting at 4 p.m. Based on the evaluation, car seats may be provided for those who need a safer option.
for you. The Tween Scene will be at 4 p.m Wednesday, Nov. 20, for crafting with Aggie and Alana. It meets the third Wednesday of each month for creating something delicious to eat or working on a cool crafting project. Sign-up is required one week before class. For more information or to signup, ask one of the staff or call (574) 893-4113.
Crafty Corner
Crafty Corner will be one week earlier this month, due to Thanksgiving. This adult program offers two class times, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. You must register in person or by phone to attend this class. The craft will be an ornament door hanger. This Christmas craft will look great on your door or make a nice present to be gifted.
Escape Room
A Thanksgiving Escape Room will start at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 and Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 25-27; 10 a.m, 11 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Nov. 23. The turkey is missing. Can you help save Thanksgiving dinner by finding all the clues? This event is for tweens, teens and adults. Signup is required. You must arrive 10 minutes prior to your start time for instructions.
Lego Club
Lego Club will be from 4-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25. Elementary kids can join and explore their creativity with Legos and Snap Circuits, stimulating and developing the builders of tomorrow by creatively stretching kids’ imaginations with Lego play, adventure and friends.
Thanksgiving
The library will closed Nov. 2829 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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What goes on back there anyway?
By EMILY SCHOUTEN Woodlawn Health
Editor’s Note: Emily Schouten is the Laboratory Director at Woodlawn Health.
Did you ever wonder what happens to your blood sample after you leave the lab? Emily Shouten recently asked her teenager what they thought happened to samples in a lab and her daughter asked, “Do you have vampires in the lab?” Fortunately, Woodlawn Health does not have any vampires in the lab.
“We do have staff who want to give the best possible care to the patients,” stated Schouten. What happens to a blood
sample in the lab after a phlebotomist draws your blood?
At Woodlawn Health, a blood sample’s first stop is in the Chemistry department. A lab technologist, who has extensive training, reviews the doctor’s order to make sure the correct samples are collected by the phlebotomist. Next, the sample is processed so that it is ready to be tested on one of the many machines in the lab, called an analyzer.
There are many analyzers with cutting edge technology in the lab and each analyzer tests for very specific items in your blood. Some analyzers measure material in your blood such as glucose or cholesterol. Other
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analyzers count the red blood cells that carry oxygen and the
white blood cells that fight infections. Not every blood sample is tested on an analyzer.
Many samples are handled by the lab technologists, stained with special dyes, and looked at under a microscope to help identify unusual cells in the blood or bacteria growing inside the body. A lab technologist is trained to identify common problems such as bacteria from a person with a urinary tract infection to unusual parasites like malaria.
Woodlawn Health has a microbiology department on site inside the lab. Microbiology is a specialized department where samples from the human body are placed in Petri dishes to
grow the bacteria that are causing infections. Once the bacteria grow, the lab technologist places the bacteria in an analyzer that can determine which antibiotic is best to treat the infection. Most lab tests are completed on the same day they are collected. All results are reviewed by the lab technologists before the report is sent to your doctor. Sometimes there are tests that are not finished at Woodlawn Health. These tests are sent to a reference lab for more testing. The next time you are in the lab at Woodlawn Health, ask the phlebotomist about what happens to your blood sample, but please do not expect to find any vampires.
Caston Elementary announces honor roll
Caston Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the first grading period of the 2024-2025 school year.
McVay, Kailani Miller, Lucas Moon, Tanner Overmyer and Silas Rudicel.
Fourth Grade — Cece Boldry, Lucas Douglass, Ellie Greer, Ty Kieninger, Molly Moon, Jacoby Rentschler, Carson Tyra and Levi Zartman.
Third Grade Asher Ault, Ryker Ball, Lynnly Berry, Emery Bowyer, Henry Bowyer, Henry Coffing, Natalie Crane, Tate Emery, Ezekiel Helt, Blakelee Herrold, Kolton Holladay, Liam Mashiana, Jack Monical, Annemarie Paschen, Chloe Scott, Zariah Shepherd, Berkeley Tocco, Karli Williams, Claire Woodhouse and Paisley Zimmer.
A/B Honor Roll
The following students have received A/Bs.
Fifth Grade Kylee Apperson, Jordyn Collins, Andrew Damrow, Damion Denson, Carver Dodt, Leighton Eber, Trevor Emery, Haizley Franklin, Zane Grubb, Hunter Hall, Maleena Hendry, Alex Holcomb, Alexandria Hulette, Jackson Lovela-
dy, Pilot Manley, Max Metzger, Kaeleb Moss, Annabelle Moulder, Kolin Oberkrom, Kayden Rentschler, Landon Sorak, Tessa Tate and Hunter Taylor.
Fourth Grade Kooper Baird, Shane Cox, Brantlee Franklin, Brooklyn Harrison, Claudia Homburg, Eloy Hulette, Max Marrs, Taylor McKinley, Kamden Rigney, Isabella Rude, Cara Ulerick and Julianna Wright.
Third Grade Paisley Apperson, Mykah Brown, Elliana Clayton, Riley Clupper, Kendall Downs, Cyric Evans, Brayten Ferguson, Deacon Finke, Michlynn Friskey, Brayden Gearhart, Zoe Grubb, Elliana Harrison, Gracelyn Holladay, Neo Hulette, Jimmy Johnson, Oliver Jones, Sawyer Jones, Izzy Kieninger, Thor Manley, Brooklyn Miller, Riley Miller, Reed Nethercutt, Dalanie Reninger, Carter Rentschler, Kory Riley, Annabelle Rogers, Avery Roller, Olivia Sanchez, Carter Schroder, Felix Shuck, Caden Steckel, Owen Swanson and Jayden West.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Park Board of Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana will be accepting sealed bids for repairs to the Rochester City Pool located at 701 East 6th Street, Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana. The Park Board will receive said sealed bids in the office of the City Clerk-Treasurer, located at 320 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975, until 4:00 p.m. the 8th day of November 2024.
Following are specifications for the repairs:
• Approximately 15,000 square feet of new pool deck. Include demo and depth marker tiles
• Demo and repour concrete deck 5.5” - 6”
• Pool Liner/2 VGB compliant Main Drains. Main drain piping to balance tank using Scheduled 80 PVC
• Remove the existing pool liner. Furnish and install PVC Membrane and weld a termination skirt to the existing gutters
Said sealed bids will be opened at the Park Board meeting in the City Council Room located at 320 Main Street, Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana at 6:00 p.m. on the 12th day of November 2024.
The Park Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informality in the bid.
Valley marks near-completion of TVHS project with open house
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By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer
After about a year and a half of work, the Tippecanoe Valley High School construction project is nearly complete.
Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. celebrated that with a public open house on Sunday, Oct. 27.
People could tour the renovated pool, new agriculture area, new locker rooms, new auditorium and other parts of the project.
Work on the project began in spring 2023, with 44,908 square feet added and 37,222 existing square feet renovated.
The project cost approximately $31 million, with that financed by bonds, said TVSC Superintendent Blaine Conley.
He noted the project wasn’t only for students but also “the community.”
“(Several) years ago, (we) had open meetings with the community (regarding the project and getting feedback),” said Conley. “We’re just really proud of how this is going to positively affect our community.”
He said he was happy the project was almost done.
“Talking to people today who were in the first graduating class here … and then walking the facility and just seeing how things have evolved and just how enthusiastic they are about what our students here at Valley are going to be able to experience is really rewarding,” said Conley.
He noted the corporation is
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TVHS Wrestling Coach Nathan Shewman, left, and TVSC Board Member Tom Bauters stand in the new multipurpose room, which is still being renovated. The room will be used for wrestling among other things.
planning for a new administration building combined with a day care facility.
“We hope that goes out to bid in January, and we’d love to be able to break ground in the end of spring on that project to be able to address the needs that we have with childcare in our community,” said Conley.
The first public event to occur in the auditorium will be the Valley’s Got Talent Show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The public is welcome to come and bring $1 bills to vote for their favorite acts.
TVHS Principal Brandon Kresca said he was also happy to have the project almost done.
“It’s just so exciting to see the unveiling here and see people excited
about it,” he said. “We have students who are tour guides, and I had the luxury of walking them through it and just seeing how excited they were.”
“It’s just so rewarding at this point that we get these beautiful new spaces,” said Kresca. “I think it just expands so many programs, gives so many more opportunities for students, helps them to just perform better overall, raising the expectations that we have for our programs. I just think our students are going to thrive with these new spaces.”
“I’m so thankful our school board and our superintendent are investing back in our talented students and our community,” he said.
CHECKING OUT THE AUDITORIUM People mingle in the auditorium.
IN THE WEIGHT ROOM From left, Sharon Whetstone and Mike Whetstone speak with TVHS Strength and Conditioning Coach Brandon Webster in the new weight room.
Valley students of all abilities compete in 5K
Text and Photos By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer
Tippecanoe Valley High School
freshman Addy Fisher and her younger sister, Tippecanoe Valley Middle School sixth grader Ariel Fisher, said they were “happy” to race together on Friday, Oct. 25.
The Fisher sisters participated in TVMS’ first-ever inclusive 5K for students with and without disabilities at the track by the TVHS football field. Aside from Addy, all of the students participating were sixth graders.
Addy, who has special needs, was pushed by Ariel in a special chair with wheels provided by myTEAM TRIUMPH for the race. The organization myTEAM TRIUMPH allows
people with special needs to compete in runs and triathlons around the area.
Other students also rode in the chairs, with kids and adult volunteers taking turns propelling them.
Students also ran or walked in the race, with others on the sidelines cheering them on. All participants wore shirts provided by sponsors with writing on the front, which read: “Valley Strong. Ability > Disability. We Are One.”
TVMS physical education and health teacher Kacie Zolman conceived the idea for the race. She also volunteers for myTEAM TRIUMPH.
Kids were organized into teams of six with them “responsible for two laps around the track,” said Zolman.
If the kids got tired, they could rest a bit and then rejoin their teams.
“Each of our teams also are partnered with an adult chaperone that’s familiar with myTEAM TRIUMPH, and they’re runners, so they understand both the impact of myTEAM TRIUMPH and how running can change you both mentally and physically,” added Zolman.
She called the race “a gift from God that He put in my mind and I’ve just executed it.”
“I want to be able to build good humans and allow for the kids to feel what it’s like to change others’ lives, and I really believe that when we can come together as one and have this opportunity these kids (can) grow so much from it,” said Zolman.
She said 80 students signed up to race Friday.
“I really hope that this teaches the kids that there’s more to life than themselves,” said Zolman. “I want them to know that the world is big, and even a small, kind gesture can change somebody’s life.”
She said she was “open to growing (the 5K in the future) and bringing awareness to all abilities, so we can celebrate all abilities together.”
TVMS Principal Kyle Wieland called the event “incredible.”
“I just appreciate myTEAM TRIUMPH and the work they did, and Mrs. Zolman and the sixth grade team for the work they did, and I think this is awesome to have this many students participating in something so positive,” he said.
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I know that running/walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run/walk. I assume all risks associated with running this event including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and or humidity, traffic and the condition of the roads, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration you’re accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the FOP Lodge 143 of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of the person named in the waiver. I understand no bicycles, skateboards, baby jogger, roller skates or blades, animals, or radio headsets are allowed in the race. I grant permission to all the foregoing to use photographs, motion pictures, or any other record of this event for legitimate use.
I know that running/walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run/walk. I assume all risks associated with running this event including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and or humidity, traffic and the condition of the roads, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration you’re accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the FOP Lodge 143 of my participation in this event,
I know that running/walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run/walk. I assume all risks associated with running this event including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and or humidity, traffic and the condition of the roads, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration you’re accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the FOP Lodge 143 of my participation in this event,
I know that running/walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run/walk. I assume all risks associated with running this event including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and or humidity, traffic and the condition of the roads, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration you’re accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the FOP Lodge 143 of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of the person named in the waiver. I understand no bicycles, skateboards, baby jogger, roller skates or blades, animals, or radio headsets are allowed in the race. I grant permission to all the foregoing to use photographs, motion pictures, or any other record of this event for legitimate use.
Parent or Guardian if under 18:_______________________________________
I know that running/walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run/walk. I assume all risks associated with running this event including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and or humidity, traffic and the condition of the roads, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration you’re accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the FOP Lodge 143 of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of the person named in the waiver. I understand no bicycles, skateboards, baby jogger, roller skates or blades, animals, or radio headsets are allowed in the race. I grant permission to all the foregoing to use photographs, motion pictures, or any other record of this event for legitimate use.
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use photographs, motion pictures, or any other record of this event for legitimate use.
I know that running/walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run/walk unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run/walk. I assume all risks associated with running this event including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and or humidity, traffic and the condition of the roads, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration you’re accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the FOP Lodge 143 of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of the person named in the waiver. I understand no bicycles, skateboards, baby jogger, roller skates or blades, animals, or radio headsets are allowed in the race. I grant permission to all the foregoing to use photographs, motion pictures, or any other record of this event for legitimate use.
All proceeds go to Shop with a COP with helping children of our community. Please make checks payable to: FOP Lodge 143, P.O Box 284, Rochester, IN 46975
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I know that running/walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race safely complete the run/walk. I assume all risks associated with running this event falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat the condition of the roads, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having knowing these facts and in consideration you’re accepting my entry, I, for myself behalf, waive and release the FOP Lodge 143 of my participation in this event, even out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of the person named in the waiver. skateboards, baby jogger, roller skates or blades, animals, or radio headsets are allowed permission to all the foregoing to use photographs, motion pictures, or any other record use.
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READY TO GO — Participants line up before the race.
SISTERS TVHS freshman Addy Fisher, front center, heads to the finish line with her sister, TVMS sixth grader Ariel Fisher, right behind her. Ariel pushed Addy in a chair for part of the race.
5K FOR EVERYONE Students
shown
Tippecanoe Valley Middle School’s inclusive 5K on Friday, Oct. 25, at the track at the Tippecanoe Valley High School football field. Primarily TVMS sixth graders competed in the event for those with and without special needs. Those with different abilities rode in special chairs with wheels pushed by others.
CHEERING THEM ON From left, Wyatt Kline, Urijah Jackson and Mateo Pedraza cheer on their classmates.
TEAM Tippecanoe Valley School Board President Adam Heckaman, far right, and his team of students race around the track.
Movie characters, aliens, more attend RDP’s Boo Fest
Text and Photos
By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer
Downtown Rochester was filled with movie characters, aliens, animals and more on Friday eve-
ning, Oct. 25. The Rochester Downtown Partnership had its annual Boo Fest then, with kids able to grab treats from area businesses and organizations. There was also face painting
at one stop in the path, going on both sides of Main Street from Ninth to Sixth Streets. Kids could also get gourds as well as candy at the Rochester Optimist Club’s table, with the former grown in the club’s pumpkin patch.
A LITTLE MONSTER Dean Hendrixson, left, as Mike from “Monsters, Inc.” gets candy from Flirt Boutique’s Debb Lee.
BLUEY Eros Vojta-Craggs, left, as Bluey gets candy from Mikey’s Pizza Pit Stop employee Grace Hiroms.
GETTING CANDY Penelope Skiles, left, stops to get candy from Boar’s Head Barbershop employees Brittany Simpson, center, and Autumn Thomas.
IN LINE People wait in line for candy by the Fulton County Courthouse.
ALIENS From left, Chris, Aubrianna and Eunice Krachinski came to the event as aliens.
A SCARECROW Rachel Mow, left, dressed as a scarecrow to hand out candy. With her is Lilly Watson.
DR. SEUSS CHARACTERS Rhonda Trusty, left, and Will Hunt from Rochester Metal Products gave out treats as Thing 1 and Thing 2 respectively.
FACE PAINTED Teri Carr, left, with Flirt Boutique paints Carson Fetzer’s face.
UNDER THE SEA Lexi Gohn, left, and Wren Gohn dressed as characters from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
TO NEVERLAND Julie Baker, left, as Peter Pan and her daughter Nellie Baker pose for a photo.
Rochester fall sports update: Football routs Elwood, will play Eastern next
By VAL TSOUTSOURIS Sports Editor, RTC
Football
The Rochester football team’s offense was missing one of its top lineman, but the march down the field of its wing-T offense continued as hoped against Elwood in a Class 2A, Sectional 36 quarterfinal Friday, Oct. 25.
Kale Shotts ran for 158 yards and a touchdown, and Brant Beck ran for 135 yards and three touchdowns and also forced two fumbles and recovered a fumble as the Zebras trounced the Panthers 46-0 Friday.
Trevor Walley and Aiden Wilson added touchdown runs in the second half. For Wilson, it was the first touchdown run of his varsity career.
Ethan Bailey had an interception on defense.
Rochester improved to 8-2. The shutout was their fourth of the season. Elwood finished 1-9.
The game went to a running clock with 4:45 left in the third quarter after Walley’s touchdown, per the IHSAA Mercy Rule.
Rochester will travel to Eastern (Greentown) next Friday, Nov. 1 for the semifinals. Eastern handled Blackford 35-7 in their quarterfinal.
Rochester junior right guard Callen Ferverda missed the game due to a knee injury that coach Ron Shaffer said was “tweaked” in a loss to Maconaquah last week. In his place,
Matt Crossland moved from right tackle to right guard, and Liam Pinder played right tackle. Xavier Vance started for the second straight game at left tackle, a position that Pinder manned for six games during the regular season.
Junior Zakk Parks also did not play after the first quarter as he nursed an injury from Maconaquah.
“I would just say a few guys we’ve got to get healthy,” Shaffer said. “Zakk Parks is a little bit dinged up. We’ve got to get him healthy. We’ve got to try and get Callen healthy. Other than that, you’ve got to prepare. You’ve got to stay focused. It’s a long run to win a sectional championship. You’ve got to do it in three weeks. It’s a lot to take in. So just stay focused.”
Rochester took the opening kickoff and drove 56 yards in four plays. Shotts’ first three rushing attempts netted 14, 17 and 15 yards for a touchdown. Shotts tacked on the two-point conversion to make it 8-0.
After forcing a punt, Rochester drove from their own 38 to the Elwood 10, but the drive ended when Shotts was stopped for 2 yards on fourth-and-nine from the 12.
On the ensuing drive, Mullins had a 17-yard run. A bootleg to the right and a 13-yard pass to A.J. Flanagan resulted in another first down. Blaise Jones followed with a 19-yard run on a sweep around the right side as Elwood entered Rochester territory.
Mullins then set up a screen to Flanagan. Beck collapsed on Flanagan 5 yards behind the line of scrimmage and tore the ball out of his arms and toward the Zebra sideline. Beck then hustled it down and fell on it before it went out of bounds.
Rochester then drove 58 yards in seven plays. Shotts had a 22-yard run on third-and-1 from the 36, and two plays later,
Beck ran left on a misdirection play for a 9-yard touchdown. Beck then ran in the two-point conversion to make it 16-0.
The next Elwood drive ended with turnover on downs at their own 37 as Rochester’s Clarence Garrett deflected a pass on a fake punt intended for Mullins.
The drive would be extended when Elwood was called for an offsides penalty on fourthand-1 from the 18. Beck scored from the 13 on a Trojan sweep off left tackle on the next play, and Carson Paulik found Meadows for a two-point conversion to make it 24-0.
After another Panther threeand-out, Rochester drove 72 yards in 15 plays. A 3-yard run from Shotts converted a fourthand-1, and Beck cut inside on a 13-yard run for a touchdown on third-and-8. Shotts’ two-point conversion run made it 32-0.
“He could have had 200 tonight or more,” Shaffer said of Shotts’ rushing yards. “But he did really well. I thought Trevor Walley did really well when he stepped in in his absence. He fumbled the ball one time, came back to him, got him a touchdown. I think the fullback position did really well tonight.”
Even without Ferverda, Rochester moved the ball on the ground.
“I thought Matt Crossland filled in really well, and it was nice to put Pinder in at tackle,” Shaffer said of the reworked offensive line.
Cross-country Rochester’s two runners competing at the New Haven regional at Huntington University had their season end Saturday, Oct. 26.
In the girls race, junior Allyson Calloway ran a 20:27 and placed 49th in a field of 241 runners. Her time was her second best ever and just one second behind her sectional time at Manchester one week earlier. Every girl who ran a 19:34 or better advanced to the state finals.
Meanwhile, sophomore Leandro Javier was timed in 19:24 and finished 209th in a field of 243. Javier was participating in his first regional. He ran a 19:03 at the Manchester sectional to make it to the regional.
Every boy who ran 16:35 or faster advanced to state.
Christmas decoration contest coming to Rochester
By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer
A Christmas decoration contest is coming to Rochester.
People are welcome to have homes and businesses, including churches, judged by the general public in the contest, with the top three in each category receiving Fulton County Chamber of Commerce Bucks.
“It’s the first one that Rochester’s ever had,” said Anna Roe of the contest. She serves on a committee for it.
Rochester resident Chris White brought the idea to the city after observing Mentone’s similar contest while living in that town.
He and his wife, Emiley White, are also on the contest committee with Roe, Gary Roe, Amy Roe and Julie Shambarger.
The committee has a Facebook group, Light Up Rochester Indiana, where a form will open at 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, for people to enter the contest with the entry period closing on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Names
By RUSSEL DAVIDSON SR. Guest Writer
Do you recognize these names? Punkin, Sally, Dixie, Harley, Black-
ie, Ditto, Nobody, Mama, Stretch, Mickey, Pepper, Better, Wyatt, Sassy, Mr. T. and Rocky? They are names of pets that I remember. These cat names are not forgotten.
People may also pick up forms for the contest at The Shopping Guide News of Fulton County’s office, 617 Main St., Rochester.
Voting will be done on the group’s Facebook page, where pictures of the places decorated will be posted. One like will equal one vote.
People may also drive to see the places decorated in person, with street information listed by the entry pictures on Facebook.
Places will be judged from Sunday, Dec. 15, through midnight Saturday, Dec. 21.
The committee is currently accepting donations for the prizes, which may be sent to the Rochester Downtown Partnership at P.O. Box 975, Rochester, IN 46975.
“It’s one more reason to celebrate this area,” said Gary of the contest.
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Rochester High School announces honor roll
Rochester High School has announced its honor roll for the first grading period of the 2024-2025 school year.
All-A Honor Roll
The following students have received all As.
12th Grade — Audrey Grace Bolinger, MadiLynn Lee Coble, Wyatt Dean Davis, Braydn Jeffrey Furnivall, Jasmeen Kaur, Lillee Boyd Lett, Ella Lee McCarter, Leah Fay Miller, Liam Gabriel Pinder, Owen Layton Walker Prater, Lucy Elliot Rangel, Tyler Gene Reese, Reid Jamyson Spencer, Ava Dale Thomas.
11th Grade Olivia Marie Bailey, Allyson Renee Calloway, David Grant Clark, Danika Jonee’ Dickson, Nevaeh Elizabeth Goodman, Mylee Kathline Heinzmann, Lincoln Elijah Holder, Isabella Grace Howdeshell, Ayden William Keller, Gavin Michael Mollencupp, Laine Marie Peppler, Charlotte Perry, Carlos Adriano Plascencia, Jesse
Edward Smith, Violet Rose Whitmer. 10th Grade Jadyn Michelle Field, Zane Lee Galbraith, Anne Horban, Brailyn Nicole Hunter, Tanner William Krom, KayLea Jade McCarty, Laynie Marie Migonis, Vivian Grace Miller, Kelsey Mae Pearson, Natalia Kae Pittman, Alexander Cage Porterfield, Adam Joseph Edward Reinhold, Jackson Thomas Robbins, Kale Andrew Shotts, Abriella Marie St. Martin, Audrey Lee Widman, Aubrey Kay Wilson.
Ninth Grade Madeline Ella Bailon, Bentley Edward Blackburn, Mitchell William Clark, Elise Renee Enyart, Quinn Harper Gruss, Savannah Jane Gudas, Adison Nicole Hayes, Molly Kathryn Leslie, Grant James McGlothin, Grayson David Miller, Molly Marianne Moore, Reagan Jo Perry, Ellie Michelle Straeter. Eighth Grade Addisyn Marie Banks, Alexis Lorraine Black, Lyla Lynn Bowers, Sophia Rose Clapper,
Alexandria Aria Cortes-Gustafson, Emma Ann Dunfee, Ali Breanne Field, Brooklyn Leann Gard, Adalyn Marie Gonzalez, Tanner Lee Horn, Ainsley Piper Horvath, Serenity Deen Howard, Taylor Renee Jones. Van Grafton Kiser, Drew Patrick Lawson, Peyton N Leasure, Kyleigh Madison Little, Madelyn G Maclain, Evan Lee Maroney, Aubree Elizabeth-Donovan Martin, Memphis James Miller, Daniela Cristina Ochoa, Evan Lee Pearson, Haylee Marie Shuck, Taya Akello Tindi, Jaide Marie Trottier, Tyson Michael Wachtmann, James Oscar Wells, Mackenzie Marie Widman, Camden Blair Zink.
A/B Honor Roll
The following students have received A/Bs.
12th grade Riley Alan Bailey, Bryce Douglas Baugher, Zyler Troy Baughman, Emma Elizabeth Bays, Drew Davis Bowers, Dakota Joe Burden, Hailie Marie Charles, Bruce H.
Abriella
Clark, Rylee Jean Clevenger, Chloe May Conley, Lillee Dion Conley, Logan Gage Cunningham, Evan Nathaniel Damer, Brooke Lynn Davis, Madison Sue Davis, Seth Bradley Flenar, Xander Michael Franklin. Baylee Lyn Freant, James Alexander Smith Gardner, Nachelle Marie Gentry, Aiden James Harrington, Braden Christian Harrington, Johnathon Jackson Helt, Guidry Chad Hisey, Hunter Robert Honkomp, Mia Alee Howdeshell, Angel Lee Jewell, Maddox Ray Jewell, Reece Edward Johnson, Kaydence Lee Kuhn, Maddox Lane Lahrman, Wesley Dean Lawson, Legacy Layne Lockhart. Alexandria Danielle Lucker, Ashly Lynne McCall, Sophia Jane McCall, Johnathan Michael Mercer, Kadyn Andrew James Merrill, Kaelyn Renee Midkiff, Carter Richard Migonis, Skyla Ann Mitchell, Silvia May Montelongo, Brady William Morgan, Kyeliem Rae Eric Murphy, Alexsis LeighAnne Nelson, Justyn Samuel Nettrouer, Adrian Isac Ochoa, Keegan Jaiden Pine, Candace Jayne Pomp, Adarius William Ranstead,
Tanner Joseph Reinartz, Davis Maxwell Renie, MaKenzie Dawn Roe, James Louis Salyer, Adalynn Kay Samuels, Selena Christine Stahl, Darah Lea Strasser, Rabuor Onyango Tindi, Kylah Leigh Towell, Xavier Meiser Vance, Emily Marie Vigar, Audrey Kennedy Wagner, Trevor Stewart Walley, Briana Nicole Whiteman, Ethan Ryan Wieringa, Daniel Ryan Yocum, Gage Daniel Zimpelman.
11th Grade — Aracely Elizabeth Aguilar, Spencer James Backus, Grant Stephen Bailey, Brant William Beck, Madison Lynn Black, Parker Allen Clinton Brown, Brooklyn Jae Chandler, Addison Marie Coria, Matthew Dylan Crossland, Conner Joseph Dunfee, Harrison Lane Dunwoody, Blake Matthew Eccles, Callen Lee Ferverda, Brayden Alan Gamble.
Declan Ryan Gard, Clarence Malachi McCloud Garrett, Lillian Mae Gerald, Seanna Lee Gudas, Dakotta Marie Guyse, Ellen Mae Hake, Brooklyn Marie Halterman, Mason Elijah Hisey, Jaden Marie Horn, Layne Jordan Horn, Jeremiah Daniel Howard, Gavin Micheal Jones, Hunter Lee Kamp, Simranpreet Kaur, Brylie Anne Kiggins. Jonas Gray Kiser, Aaron William Kiss, Koltin Devane Korbel, Elijah James Kroledge, Preston Hunter Luhnow, Benjamin Neel Martin, Carter Ryan Merideth, Myrandace Rae Metz, Aubrey Linn Miller, Andres Yurel Molina, Avarie Dawn Montel, Ashton Michael Musselman, Braxton Chace Norman.
Zakkary Bradley Parks, McKinzie Jo Kathleen Parry, Carson Jeffrey Paulik, Raiden Cody Andrew Putman, Jack Carvey Reffett, Jesse Fletcher Roe, Evan Shane Rudd, Olivia Joesphine Rude, Broderyck J. Simons, Kurtis Eugene Smith, John Paul Trotier, Ashlynn Nikole Luray Weyant, Chloe Layla-Isabella Wheadon, Aiden Micheal Witten. 10th Grade — Nicolas Emiliano Aguileta Amaro, Abbigail Marie Artist, Ethan Douglas Bailey, Sydney Rae Bauman, Emah Elizabeth Bradley, Barrett Lee Brown, Parker Michael Casper, Alejandra Ceverino Liebana, Lily Marie Chipps, Evan Gregory Coffing, Brady Lane Coleman, Joel Alexander Criollo. Hailey Ann Crissinger, Kyra Mae Doran, Mishay Raeanne Ernie, Jackson Dale Frounfelter, Konor Leland Fugate, Logan Matthew Fuller, Camdyn Daryl Furnivall, Navan Elijah Goodman, Tanner Scott Hamilton, Kylie Rae Haselby, Alexis Lee
Haughs, Isaac Daniel Heishman, Nichole Marie Hester, Grant Steven Holloway, Logyn Kay Honkomp. Izabella Rae Hook, Leandro Javier, Willow Deann Kamplain, Sophia Grace Kouskousakis, Julissa Lopez, Ruth Mae Love, Makenna Renee McKee, Gabriella Loo Medina, Cerenity Jean Grace Meisner, Madyson Lishelle Miller, Emma Lynnae Murphy, Taylor Paige Navara, Addison Taylor Nelson, Vallorie Cheyenne Nelson, Brevin Thomas Nicholson, Reed Alton Perry.
Bria Noelle Rensberger, Ashelynn Emma Kay Rhodes, Jenna Michele Seuferer, Ruj Alfie Sirichantra, Braylon Levi Smith, Rilyn Paige Strasser, Addison Averie Sutton, Cailab Martin Tyler, Jesus Emilio Velez, Riley Jade Vessels, Landon Thomas Weaver, Matthew Riley Wicker, Chloe Carter Winn, Savannah Grace Wolters, Maximus Wrigley Cy Young.
Ninth Grade Trinity Melannie Baine, Sophia Lynn Baker, Alison Nicole Bauman, Chloee Elizabeth Beck, Sophie Noelle Beehler, Cayden Andrew Caudill, Kassandra Cisneros-Ordaz, Kyla Breann Conley, Braxtyn Shayne Cunningham, Eliezer Cuadrado-Diaz, McKynlee Rae Dickson, Kayla Danica Doss, Brayson Carter Flory, Ella Jo Frounfelter, Raylee Lyen Fry, Aaron Christopher Furrow.
Gretchen Ella Smith Gardner, Jaser Liam Garrett, Jeffrey Taylor Howard, Abby Marie Jimenez, Meagan Rene Kreft, Emma Grayce Mathias, Sylvia Ann McCall, Jayla Marie Miller; Avrianna Nichella Pawski, Evan Michael Perdue, Gavin Kayle Pinder, Grant Marshall Reese; Samantha J. Roe, Jesse Matthew Smith, Riplee McKenna Snyder.
Peyton LeeAnn Spencer, Kira Anne Trotier, Carolynn Marie Turner, Summer Jewel Tyler, Ariah Rayne Upp, Constance Jazlene Karma Velez, Shianne Marie Wakeland, Amara Nicole Wieringa, Linden Dean Wilburn, Kaison Dylan Williams, Aiden Dean Wilson, Derek Robert Wortley, Addisyn Mary Zimmerman.
Eighth Grade Serenity Jane Ashby, Brooklynn Jane Baine, Karsyn Christine Baker, Hope Elizabeth Baugh, Kala Marie Baugh-Owens, Caden Lee Biernack, Corbin Lee Boldry, Grant Eli Bolinger, Alexiah Chanel Boros, Steven Micheal Cain Cortez, Javaunie Omari Davidson, Serenity Pearl Decker, Lucas Benjamin Dyson, Gavin Scott Fincher, Brenah Mary Beth Garrison, Audrey Renee Guard.
Mayla Leighann Gentry, Wyatt Allen Denzel Gressley, Shelby Linnea Haselby, Angel Maree Hayes, Andres Antonio Hernandez, Braxton Dale Hester, Malaki Rome Hicks, Elena Veronica Hyde, Maria Guadalupe Jimenez, Alayna Nicole Jones, Carole Sophia Mae Kapp, Mackenzie Danielle Kuhnz, Zoey Kathleen Lawson, Angel Alexander Marquez-Cisneros, Aisley Elaine Montel Eli Robert Murphy, Blayke Logan Nelson. Mason Andrew Oliver, Conner James Overmyer, Brody James Owens, Kennedy Monroe Parry, Shelby May Pearson, Leonel Alonso Plascencia, Ayven Raine Porter, Lucas Mossimo Scorsone, Korrina Lynn Slocum, Cami Lanae Small, Ayden Joseph Smith.
Bailey Jade Smith, Savannah Lynn Maxine Summers, Kiana Marie Susaraba, Arabella Rose Taylor, Chloie Michelle Tyler, Layla Joy Tyler, Emmett Ryan Vandergriff, Edmary Zoe Vazquez Perez, Wade Garrett Wheadon, Eli Allen Wilson.
TOP FRESHMEN — The top 10 freshmen at Rochester High School for the first grading quarter of the 2024-25 school year are, in front from left, Adison Hayes, Madeline Bailon, Savannah Gudas, Elise Enyart and Quinn Gruss. In the back row are Grant McGlothin, Grayson Miller, Taylor Howard, Mitchell Clark and Ellie Straeter. Photo provided by RHS.
TOP JUNIORS Making the top 10 of the Rochester High School junior class for the first quarter of the 2024-25 school year are, in front from left, Violet Whitmer, Olivia Bailey, Allyson Calloway and Brayden Gamble. In the back row are Harrison Dunwoody, Lincoln Holder, Carlos Plascencia, Gavin Mollencupp and Grant Clark. Not pictured is Laine Peppler. Photo provided by RHS.
TOP SENIORS Placing in the top 10 at Rochester High School for the first quarter of the 2024-25 school year are, in front from left, Ava Thomas, Ella McCarter, Rylee Clevenger and Owen Prater. In the back are Rabour Tindi, Audrey Bolinger, Kylah Towell, Mia Howdeshell and Lillee Lett. Not pictured is Silvia Montelongo. Photo provided by RHS.
TOP SOPHOMORES The top 10 students at Rochester High School for the first grading quarter of the 2024-25 school year in the sophomore class are, in front from left, Anne Horban, Sydney Bauman, Jadyn Field, Aubrey Wilson and
St. Martin. In the back row are Alexander Porterfield, Kelsey Pearson, Kale Shotts, Adam Reinhold and Vivian Miller. Photo provided by RHS.
10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Located south from downtown Plymouth to Oakhill Avenue, then
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Online Only Vehicle and Farm Auction
Bidding open until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. Pickup located at 1582 W. SR 14, North Manchester. Vehicles, motorcycles, ATVs,
boats, trailers, construction and farm equipment. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.
Online Only Auction
Bidding open until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. Pickup located in North Manchester. Sports cards, sterling silver, post cards, stamps, porcelain, glassware, art, bicycle. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.
Online Real Estate Auction
Bidding open until 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. Property located at 6318 N. Lakeshore Drive, Macy. Potential building site off Nyona Lake, 0.31 acre
10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Located at 19736 9th Road, Plymouth. Coin Auction
10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Located at Matchett Center, 805 N. Harris St., Bourbon.
Online Estate Auction
Bidding open until 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13. Pickup located in Rochester. Vehicle, antiques, glassware, knives, guns and military items, die cast cars, marble top furniture. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.
2024 GENERAL EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS - DATES AND TIMES
Courthouse Early Voting
Kewanna Fire Station and Newcastle Community Bldg. Saturday, October 26, 8:00-3:00 (Talma) Grass Creek Fire Station and Aubbeenaubbee Township Bldg. Saturday, November 2, 8:00-3:00 (Leiters Ford)
October 8 through November 4 Monday through Friday, 8:00-4:00 Saturday, October 26, 8:00-3:00 Saturday, November 2, 8:00-3:00 Monday, November 4, 8:00-12:00 (noon)
