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RESIDENTIAL Residential & Commercial ~ Licensed & Insured ~ FamilyF Owned & Operated 7KH3DSHUV,QF 32%R[ 0LOIRUG,QGLDQD 2 Shopping Guide News of Fulton County, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR Akron businessman enjoys helping people %\/$85,(/(&+/,71(5 the accounting and business Gagnon has been a volun- 6WDII:ULWHU part of the job. teer fireman for 42 years. “I “I enjoy most helping still go on fire and medical “I was born and raised in customers. The folks coming runs. I lost a friend in a car Akron,” stated John Gagnon. through our doors need assis- accident in 1977. That in- “Living in a small town gives tance. We have a lot of repeat spired me to want to assist people a chance to know customers. They are welcome others who are in accidents or one another well and help here and they know it. I like in dangerous situations.” each other. I think that’s my the fact that my job each day When the alarm sounds, favorite aspect of owning a varies. Since we sell and ser- Gagnon’s adrenalin works for local business. I can help other vice vehicles, it’s a wide area.” him. “My heart rate increases, people. They, in turn, are good Gagnon’s day starts at 7:30 and I’m ready to go. I don’t to me.” a.m. “I’m there until 5:30 in have time to feel afraid. The Gagnon graduated from the evening. As owner/super- rush I experience pushes me high school in 1973. He at- visor, I make sure things run to action.” tended International Business smoothly. I keep things going He loves being out in the College, majoring in business from day to day.” fresh air and sunshine. “One management. Two of Gagnon’s sons also of my hobbies is boating. In 1974, he began working work at the dealership. Bran- When the kids were growing for the Chevy dealership in don is the manager. Jamie up, we went to the lake and Akron. “The original owner is a technician at the shop. reservoir as a family. My wife was Joe Bahney. My father The Gagnons also have a son and I also enjoy motorcycle and I bought the dealership Mark. riding.” in the late 70s, changing the He and his wife Lesa have As a businessman, Gagnon name to Gagnon Chevrolet. been married 40 years. They has learned he has to be a go- Since we now deal in all have three granddaughters: getter. “I’ve never been one to makes and models of cars, we Sophia, 7, Serenity, 6, and wait for people to come to me. -2+1*$*121 changed the name to Gagnon Marina, 5. I enjoy being approachable to Motors. We’re an AC Delco “I strive to teach my family people who have questions. repair shop.” that each person is important. Everyone is welcome in my When asked what he enjoys Whether they’re rich or poor, world. I’ve found that keep- Coronavirus information most about the business, he we need to respect them, help- ing the customers happy is remarked, “I worked in the ing those who are in need. As the key. When we take care Fulton County Health Depart- The latest information about body shop for 15 years. Work- a businessman, I’ve learned of them well, they’ll take care ment encourages residents to coronavirus, also known as CO- ing on cars comes naturally to that honesty is always the of us. When we’re willing to wash their hands thoroughly and VID 19, can be found at on.in.gov/ me. I grew up in a family who best policy. When people learn serve the community because frequently, cover their cough, stay COVID19. Individuals can enter enjoyed servicing vehicles.” to trust you, they come back we care about the people, the home if they are sick and regularly an email address on the website to Gagnon is also familiar with and business is increased.” community will support us.” disinfect surfaces. sign up for updates. VIKING FOODS 116 E. 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Pkg.) 2.39 Potato Crisps (4-5 Oz.) 3.00 - or - Bounty Paper Towel (6 Roll) 5.99 Shopping Guide News of Fulton County, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 3 Letter to the editor COUNTY REPORT You can make a Nettrouer, Argos, Londa (Jose) $150.50; Deric L. Foree, $171; Obituaries Baca, Plymouth; son, Cleon (Tina) Ebunolorun O. Makinde, $160.50; Wagoner Jr., Culver; 18 grandchil- Valeria M. Juarez-Martin, $160.50; difference in a child’s life Jay Dee Elliott dren; several great-grandchildren. Ricardo Lorenzo, $160.50; Kevin Jay Dee Elliott, 67, died Tuesday, He was preceded in death by his D. Wilhelm, $150.50; Roy D. Oaks Dear Editor: ignoring their cries only takes sec- March 3, 2020. parents; wife; brothers: Virgil Wag- III, $171; Susan K. Ward, $160.50; A child’s innocence believes when onds. oner, Cletus Wagoner, Cledo Wag- Cameron A. Phillips, $160.50; Das- He was born Nov. 5, 1952, in In- needed, a “cavalry will come” to help What will you do? oner; sister, Willodean Brown. mond J. Warren, $171; Keeton M. dianapolis, to Harold L. Elliott and them. But sometimes, they don’t You can make a difference in a Connie M. Turner Elliott. He mar- Friends may visit with the fam- Cooper, $150.50; Dharminda Singh, ried Robbin Trosper Nov. 29, 1986. ily Thursday, March 12, from 11 $150.50 come and they don’t hear the cries. child’s life. She survives. a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Earl-Gross- No valid license — Christo- To live in this life a child needs If you are interested in advo- Additional survivors include his man Funeral Home, 208 N. Michi- pher L. Bechlem, $185.50; Erika T. love, faith and courage. A child cating for the children of Fulton children: Jennifer (Justin) Estes, In- gan St., Argos. Funeral Services Shrack, $185.50 needs to see for all the bad people County or have questions about dianapolis, Jayson (Karen) Elliott, will be held Thursday, March 12, Driving while suspended — in this world there are still heroes becoming a volunteer, stop by the New York, N.Y., and Della Elliott, at 1 p.m. at the Earl-Grossman Fu- Jennifer A. Milliser, $160 and it’s alright for them to stand up CASA office located at 420 Main St., Rochester, five grandchildren; sis- neral Home with Rev. Jim Gilmer. Failure to possess hunting and fight. Rochester, or call Sherry at (574) ter, Beckie (Jerry) Elliott-Maxwell, Burial will follow at the Leiters license when hunting — Colton Whether a mother, father, aunt, 223-2183. Ford IOOF Cemetery with the U.S. Jared Francis, $170 Roann; and several nieces and neph- uncle, grandparent, teacher, police We cannot change the past but Army Honor Guard and James Expired plates — Kala M. Sali- ews. officer, judge or friend, to be a hero we can make a better future. He was preceded in death by his Lowell Corey American Legion ta, $160; Gerri L. Lee, $160 parents. Post 68, Argos, conducting military Possession of tobacco by a to a child, to stop, listen and help, Sincerely, A celebration of life will be held at honors. minor — Madison Becker, $160 may require patience and work. To Sherry Shepherd a later date. Memorial contributions may be Safety belt ($25) — Richard M. turn and walk away from a child CASA Fulton County made to: Cleon A. Wagoner Memo- Notz Cleon Amos Wagoner rial Fund, 208 N. Michigan St., Ar- We welcome readers’ letters. Cleon Amos Wagoner, 88, Plym- gos, IN 46501. Our requirements are as follows: Letters must be written outh, died at 8:07 p.m. March 6, Marriage to the editor, not the public. They must be signed with full name 2020, at his residence. He was born Dec. 2, 1931, in Court News in ink. Signatures will be printed on all letters. Letters must Leiters Ford, to Amos Wagoner Licenses include an address and phone number, which will be used for and Stella Faye (Zolman) Wagoner. The following fines and levies verification, but will not be published. Letters may be emailed to Imhoff — Imhoff He married Norma Marie Robbins were paid in Fulton County courts: [email protected]. Again, letters must include an ad- LuEmma R. Imhoff, 19, Rochester Jan. 29, 1953, in Rochester. She Traffic Violations dress and phone number. We ask that letters be limited to 400 and Devin S. Imhoff, 21, Carson City, preceded him in death. Speeding — Aimable M. Ndi- Mich. words. Letters longer than 400 words may be edited for brevity. Survivors include his daugh- hano, $150.50; Justin E. Maust, Writers may be limited to one published letter per month. Silva — Quintana ters: Vonda (Allan) Olson, Plym- $150.50; Jeremy R. Ramos, $150.50; Readers with lengthy comments should contact an editor about Maria Fernanda Quintana, 19, Ak- outh, Marie Price, Plymouth, Chyla J. Hopper, $150.50; Darcy S. possible guest columns. Ronda Wiley, South Bend, Rinda Boyer, $150.50; Souradji G. Ide, ron and David Mora Silva, 20, Akron Send letters to: Shopping Guide News, 617 Main St., Roch- FEDCO to hold youth entrepreneurial competition ester, IN 46975. Three area high schools will trepreneurs to: ed the Fulton County entre- Fulton County Habitat for be represented at the upcom- • Describe their product/ser- preneurial opportunity with ing First Pitch by FEDCO vice the school systems. event from 10 a.m. to noon • Prove feasibility of the Fulton County REMC chose Humanity applications Thursday, March 12, at the business and why it will be to sponsor this event by of- Rochester Learning Center. profitable fering $1500 in cash prizes to Fulton County Habitat for Hu- proved activities. Other minimum Six entrepreneurial entrants • Clearly define the business these six finalists as an incen- manity is accepting applications for requirements include the need for a will compete for cash prizes model and how it will make tive to do well and as a reward its next partner family. safe, adequate home and the abil- sponsored by Fulton County money for their work in this program. Visit www.fultoncountyhabitat- ity to make regular mortgage pay- REMC. • State what their competi- The business community forhumanity.org/apply-for-home to ments. Participating schools include tive edge will be and general public are encour- learn what is required. Completed An informational meeting will be Caston, Tippecanoe Valley and • Explain why the owner/ aged and welcome to attend applications should be mailed to held at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Rochester high schools. owners are a good fit for this and support these students P.O. Box 843, Rochester, IN, 46975. at the Rochester branch of Fulton The six finalists — two type of business as they deliver their pitches. Families selected for home own- County Public Library, 320 W. 7th groups from each of the schools The judges will then have For more information, contact ership are required to invest 250 St. Applications will be available — will have five minutes to six minutes to ask questions of Amy Beechy at (574) 709-7955, hours per adult family member of and members of the family selec- present their business pitch to each participant. or [email protected]. “sweat equity” either on their home, tion committee will be on hand to a panel of three judges. Each Last fall, FEDCO, through Rochester Learning Center other Habitat homes or other ap- answer questions. pitch will require student en- its BizGro program, coordinat- is located at 1818 S. Park Road. /LFHQVHG 506VWXGHQWV %RQGHG Continued from page 1 goal become a reality. ly on scripts, interview questions ,QVXUHG and work together as a team to “I haven’t had a student not and how professional they are in produce videos. enjoy the class,” Wilson shared. the interviews conducted. In addi- Because the class is in such “They love doing the skits.” The tion, they must create their own high demand, students need two segments air every two weeks and recorded segment incorporating recommendations from their alternate between news and skits. all of the individual steps from teachers stating they would be The eighth-grade students are start to finish. a good fit and they must also go great mentors to their younger Final projects are released sep- 0LNH&UDIW:LQDPDF,1 through an audition process. Last counterparts and even Wilson the arately on ZBN’s YouTube chan- semester more than 60 kids came teacher has gained new insight nel. 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WKDWFRPHZLWKKRPH in the class are hopeful to see the The students are graded week- PDLQWHQDQFH The Indiana State Department opportunity to become prepared the department, they will be eli- of Agriculture is conducting three and master safety protocols in gible to receive the official “certi- trainings for livestock producers the event of an emergency. I en- fied livestock producer” signage interested in the Certified Live- courage all livestock producers and will be invited to attend an stock Producer Program. to look into this program and see award ceremony at the Indiana This voluntary program is if it is a good fit for them, their State Fair. open to all livestock species and families and their farm.” The following list includes the recognizes producers who go To become certified, produc- certified livestock producer train- above and beyond in their farm ers will have to work with their ings: management in the areas of en- veterinarian to develop a bios- • 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, March vironmental stewardship, animal ecurity plan and meet with their 13, at the Elkhart County Pur- • Post-frame Buildings well-being, biosecurity, emer- local fire department to create an due Extension office, 17746 CR • Metal House Roofing gency planning and community emergency management plan. 34, Goshen relations. They will also be responsible for • 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, • Residing Of Old Barns “We are proud to say that the conducting a self-assessment in March 17, Benton County Fair- • Flatwork • Mini Barns • Garages number of certified livestock several areas, as well as partici- grounds, 2743 W. SR 352, Boswell ROCHESTER, IN 46975 producers who have completed pating in their industry’s quality • 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, March this training grow each year, cur- assurance program, such as Beef 27, Johnson County Purdue Ex- JOE SHIRK • 574-930-0002 rently we are up to 145 produc- Quality Assurance or Pork Qual- tension office, 484 N. Morton St., Free Estimates ers,” said Bruce Kettler, Indiana ity Assurance Plus. Franklin State Department of Agriculture Once a producer completes the To register, visit www.isda. SQUIRREL CREEK director. “This program is a great certification and is approved by in.gov or call (317) 220-3711. SQUIRREL CREEK BLACK FOREST GERMAN ROAST SMOKED IDVA supports organizations celebrating HAM BOLOGNA BEEF TURKEY BREAST 2020 National Vietnam War Veterans Day $2.85 Lb. $2.09 Lb. $5.15 Lb. $3.15 Lb. Indiana Department of Veterans can be expensive to host events, so flyers, etc.) Affairs will provide up to $500 to we developed the EAP to encour- EAP application submission organizations that host events on age organizations throughout the will begin at 3 p.m. March 6 and GARDEN FRESH MUENSTER JALAPENO National Vietnam War Veterans state to celebrate Vietnam Veter- close at noon March 13. EAP funds VEGETABLE CHEESE MUENSTER Day through its newly created ans Day by supporting the cost of will be given on a first-come, first- CHEESE CHEESE event assistance program. The na- the event.” served basis. Once all funds are $3.09 Lb. $2.89 Lb. $2.99 Lb. tional holiday takes place March IDVA will select 20 nonprofit or- expended, the process will close. 29 and honors U.S. military mem- ganizations to receive up to $500 of Award recipients will be notified bers who served during the Viet- EAP funds. When applying, organi- via the email address used to sub- Prices Good March 12-25, 2020 • While Supplies Last nam War (1955-1975). More than zations must provide proof of non- mit the application. SQUIRREL CREEK 13653 N. 500 E., Roann - Miami County • 574-893-1942 400,000 veterans live in Indiana profit status and list the costs it EAP assistance will be paid and 34% of them served in Viet- will incur to host the event such as: after the organization hosts the HOURS: MON.-SAT. 8:30-5:00 nam. • Food event. “We are dedicated to ensuring • Non-alcoholic beverages The organization must submit our veterans receive the recogni- • Guest speaker fees/expenses paid receipts to IDVA for each cost tion, gratitude, care and benefits • Venue/furniture rental listed on the application; IDVA will they deserve,” said Dennis Wimer, • Event marketing (adver- then reimburse the organization IDVA director. “We understand it tisement, programs, posters, up to $500. Serving Fulton County, Indiana The Largest Circulation Publication In Fulton County Good Neighbors EDITORIAL OFFICES, CIRCULATION, DISPLAY AND CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ROCHESTER OFFICE MILFORD OFFICE 617 Main St. 206 S. Main St. Rochester, IN 46975 P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542 Phone (574) 223-5417 Phone (574) 658-4111 Fax 888-514-0195 Fax 800-886-3796 Good Neighbors is a column in which readers share friendly advice. To ask or answer questions, Out-Of-County: Phone 1-800-733-4111 write ‘the PAPER’, Good Neighbors, P.O. Box 188, OFFICE HOURS: 8:00-5:00 Monday Milford, IN 46542; fax 800-886-3796; or e-mail 8:00 - 4:00 Tuesday Thru Friday [email protected]. Please no phone calls. Closed For Lunch Daily From Noon to 1 P.M. www.the-papers.com Shopping Guide News Of Fulton County reserves the right to refuse for publication any advertising that is considered offensive, misleading or detrimental to the public, the newspa- per or another advertiser and to edit advertising at its discretion. Publisher Ron Baumgartner ...... [email protected] Business Manager Carrie Goralczyk ...... [email protected] . Editor-In-Chief Deb Patterson ...... [email protected] (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Good Neighbors Doll repair Associate Editor Keith Knepp ...... [email protected] column is for people looking for hard-to-find or Director Of Marketing Kip Schumm ...... [email protected] old items or for people seeking advice, not for Good neighbors: I repair dolls; arms, legs, Advertising Representative Cris Aldridge ...... [email protected] bodies. Call (574) 825-9615. Office Manager Tracey Ruckman ...... [email protected] items you can find in a local store or sell through Circulation Elaine Pearson ...... [email protected] the help of a classified ad.) Commercial Printing Sales Representative Barb Walter —o— ...... [email protected] New questions Commercial Printing Sales Representative Rich Krygowski Homegrown potatoes ...... [email protected] Good neighbors: To the reader wanting LP freezer — Looking for an LP freezer in DEADLINES homegrown potatoes. We don’t have the kinds Editorial...... Monday 11:00 excellent condition. Call (574) 354-1658. Display Advertising ...... Monday 2:00 asked for but have several extra Kennebec Classified Line Advertising ...... Monday 4:00 (white) potatoes. Call (574) 825-9151. PRODUCTION Cocker spaniel — I am searching for a Shopping Guide News of Fulton County is digitally composed on Macintosh Computers Free TV new home for my precious cocker spaniel. Would using Digital Technology’s Newspaper Publishing Suite Software and Photoshop software. Good neighbors: Free 54-inch TV, works anyone be willing to give her a loving home or Ads and ASCII (generic) text may be submitted on Jaz, Zip or floppy disks or can be PDF’d fine, not flat screen. Call (574) 825-0219. know facilities willing to help? Please call (574) and e-mailed to [email protected]. If you have any questions give us a call and we’ll walk you through it. Carpeting 261-2174. Good neighbors: I have about seven rolls Current Circulation VitaMix blender — I would like to find a Delivered By The US Post Office ...... 8,600 of 8-by-10 light beige carpeting if someone wants to pick it up. Call (574) 306-8548. good, used VitaMix blender. Call (574) 825-9615. Shopping Guide News of Fulton County, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 5 Bell Memorial Library goes fine free In late 2019 the Bell Memorial rather have increased library us- renew their materials, their ac- are returned. dents (not family members) in the Public Library Board began dis- age with no fines versus collect- count could be sent to a collection Additional updates were made Tippecanoe Valley School Corpora- cussing the merits of no longer is- ing fines and risking fewer users. agency and potentially sent to the to the number of materials that can tion may borrow up to 10 items. suing fines for overdue materials. Effective March 1, the Bell Me- credit bureau if the materials are be borrowed. Residents of Harri- As a reminder, the Library al- The initial intent of fines was morial Public Library will be fine deemed as lost. son Township and patrons paying ways encourages patrons to re- to encourage the return of library free with one exception and a few Patrons who have materials the non-resident fee may borrow quest items for purchase if it hap- materials so that others could en- updates: marked as lost and the value of up to 30 items; the loan limit of 6 pens that the Library doesn’t own joy those materials as well, said a The fine for returning the inter- those materials is over $10. They DVDs remains the same. PLAC/ them. Any questions can be sent to news release from the Bell Memo- net hotspot will remain at $5. will not be allowed to borrow reciprocal patrons may check out Library Director Stephen Boggs at rial Public Library. Effective March 1, no fines will materials until those materials a maximum of 20 items, and stu- [email protected]. After looking at the number of be collected and all previous fines fines received versus the negative will be forgiven. Caston students earn basketball medals impact it has on the user ship, the That patrons must return or at decision was relatively simple. least renew their materials when Following are selected results advances to district competition — advances to district competi- At the Feb. 24 meeting, the li- they come due. of the local Optimist Club Tri- at New Castle tion at New Castle brary board decided that it would For those who do not return/ Star Basketball Skill Challenge Madisyn Douglass, 11, third Tucker Woolever, 11, second held at Rochester Middle School place place on Friday, Feb. 28, as reported by Savannah Zimmerman, 12, Gage Minnier, 12, third place the Caston School Corporation. second place Congratulations to the 10 Girls: Boys: players who placed and re- Kaylen Middleton, 8, first Logan Mollenkopf, 10, first ceived medals. Good luck to the place — advances to district place — advances to district four competitors headed to New competition at New Castle competition at New Castle Castle to represent the local Op- Maddie Zimplemanm 8, third Geoffrey Foster, 10, second timist Club district and Caston place place on March 22 at New Castle High Grace Colvin, 10, first place — Carson Harness, 11, first place School. 1(:*5$'8$7(³0DUN0H\HULVWKHWKJUDGXDWHWKURXJKWKH DOWHUQDWLYHWRVXVSHQVLRQDQGH[SXOVLRQSURJUDPWKURXJKWKH5RFKHVWHU 6FKRRO&RUSRUDWLRQ0H\HUSODQVWRWDNHRYHUWKHIDPLO\·VODZQFDUHEXVL QHVV 3KRWRSURYLGHG 1R0DWWHU:KDW 7KH6HDVRQ,V :H$UH+HUH7R+HOS 5RFKHVWHU2IÀFH 0DLQ6WUHHW5RFKHVWHU,1 6 Shopping Guide News of Fulton County, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Things to do in Fulton County A free hemp seminar will Emergency Management build- at the Fulton Community Center, at 6:45 a.m. Monday, March 16, Club will meet at 6 p.m. Thurs- be open to the public at 6 p.m. ing,1728 E. SR 14, Rochester. All 204 E. Dunn St. This is a family at Jarrety’s Place, 701 Main St., day, March 19, in the Rochester Wednesday, March 11, at Fulton amateur radio enthusiasts are friendly event and admission is Rochester. branch of the Fulton County Li- County REMC, 1448 W. SR 14, welcome. $8 at the door. —o— brary in Meeting Room A. Bring Rochester. —o— —o— Akron Carnegie Public Library portraits of individuals in envi- —o— The Times Theater Arts Com- Busy Bells Extension Home- will have a St. Paddy’s Day kids ronments they are happy in, or Amateur Radio Club meets at mittee will host a contra dance makers host an indoor garage craft and a leprechaun scaven- any other photos are also wel- 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the from 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 13, sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat- ger hunt, Monday, Tuesday and come. urday, March 14, at the Fulton Wednesday, March 16-18. The li- —o— HOURS: County Fairgrounds. brary is located at 205 E. Roches- Fulton County Sheriff’s Merit Thurs.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sun. 12-4 p.m. —o— ter St., Akron. Board meets at 7 a.m. Friday, Quality consignments welcome! Fulton County Democrats —o— March 20, at the Fulton County will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Play dominoes at 10 a.m. Tues- Sheriff’s Office, 200 E. 8th St., March 14, in the upper room at day, March 17, at the Senior Cen- Rochester. 10-75% the former T & T building, 2111 —o— OFF! ter, 625 Pontiac St., Rochester. Petunia’s E. SR 14, Rochester. Breakfast —o— An American Red Cross blood will be served. Create a paper scroll sign with drive will be held from noon to 5 AAntiquesntiquesn & TreasureTreasureses —o— Debbie’s Dandies from 10:15 a.m. p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Tal- 144214 W. 18th St. (US 31 & SR 14) Rochesterer Aubbee Township Fire Depart- to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, in ma Community Building, 6873 N. 574-224-2200574 • [email protected] ment’s annual fish and chicken Meeting Room B at the Rochester SR 25. fry is from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, branch of the Fulton County Pub- —o— March 14, at 7400 Main St., Leit- lic Library. Sign up is required as If you are interested in trading, ers Ford. space is limited. The library is lo- battling and discussing all things —o— cated at 320 W. 7th St., Rochester. about Pokemon, come to the Roch- BENEFIT Fish & Chicken Fry Rochester Optimist Club meets —o— ester branch of the Culver-Union Akron Carnegie Public Library’s Township Public Library Friday, Eat 3-27-20 FROM 3:30-7:30 P.M. ISIS THEATRE next Dish It Up! Recipe Exchange March 20, at 3:30 p.m. at the chil- Fish!! Winamac ~ Since 1936 Club will feature homemade pizza. dren’s room. The event is open to All You kids of all ages. The library is lo- EatEa Disney’s Onward Sign up is required for the event, Can Eat! ChiChicken!ck which will be held at 6 p.m. Tues- cated at 107 N. Main St., Culver. At RATED: PG —o— Pleasant Hill Amish School day, March 17. The final Legislative Breakfast 235 W. PLEASANT HILL RD. —o— FRI. 7:30 Series will be held at 7:30 a.m. AKRON, IN 46910 FAMILY SPECIAL! Fulton Town Council meets at 7 SAT. 2:30 & 7:30 X-Large Popcorn Saturday, March 21, at the Akron p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Fulton SUN. 2:30 & 6:30 & Your Choice Of Community Center, 815 E. Rural 2 Lg. 32 Oz. Drinks OR Town Hall. Adults $$10.0010.00 HOMEMADE! MON., WED. 3 Med. 22 Oz. Drinks OR 4 Sm. 16 Oz. Drinks —o— St. Children 4-10 $$5.005.00 FriedFr Pies By The Dozen & THURS. 6:30 $8.75 —o— Homemade Pie Under 4 FREE ToT Pre-Order Pies By The Dozen A “make-it take-it craft” will Please Call: Putt’s Bar and Grill, 128 E. 8th And Ice Cream Cletus at 574-893-4224 CLOSED TUESDAY be available at 4 p.m. Wednesday, St., Rochester, will have a pool DIRECTIONS: FROM ROCHESTER: Go 6 miles south on U.S. 31 to 1500N; turn left (East) onto Adults $550 March 18, at the Kewanna-Union $ 50 tournament at 11 a.m. Saturday, 1500; go 4.5 miles to 25W and turn left (North); the school is at the end of the road on the right. Children/Matinees 4 Township Public Library. Monday in closed caption for the hearing impaired. March 21. Must be 21 to enter FROM AKRON: Go 4.5 miles south on SR 19 to 1500N; turn right (West) onto 1500N; go —o— 3.3 miles to 25W; turn right (North); the school is at the end of the road on the right. Credit Cards 574-946-3713 and 10% of proceeds go to Trea- Accepted www.isistheatrewinamac.com Third Thursday Photography sures for Kids. Overcoming the mountain of hurts, habits & hang-ups, together! OPEN Contra dancing BOWLING in Fulton 7XHVGD\1RRQSP The Times Theater Arts Commit- tee invites the community to attend )ULGD\SPSP a contra-dance from 7-9 p.m. Fri- March 16th, 2020 6DWXUGD\SPSP day, March 13, at the Fulton Com- munity Center, 205 E. Dunn St. 100 W. 3rd Street, Rochester, IN 6XQGD\SPSP Contra is a fun style of folk danc- Event Catered By 52&.&,7< ing you learn as you do it. Bring a Crave On Food Truck (9(5<6$785'$<# SP partner or come alone. The event is family friendly and :HGQHVGD\V Meal 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (9(5<21(&$1%2:/)25$*$0( will feature live music. Large Group 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. :)5((6+2(5(17$/SP SP The cost is $8 per person at the 635,1*%5($.63(&,$/ door. Small Groups 7:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m. )ULGD\0DUFK )ULGD\$SULO Childcare Provided IURP1RRQSPSHUSHUVRQ LQFOXGHVVKRHV Free gospel CountryC Lanes concert Where the good times roll! Old 31 N., Rochester Riverview Community Church bowlcountrylanes.com will hold a free gospel concert 574-223-5990 featuring The Coffmans at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15. . The Coffmans made their musi- Aubbeenaubbee Twp. Fire Dept. Annual cal debut in 2011, and are known for their dynamic vocals and har- mony. The family trio consists of Louis and Tamra, along with their Fish And Chicken Fry daughter, Canaan. The Coffmans have several chart topping hits, have been March 14, 2020 • 4:00-7:00 P.M. nominated for numerous awards and have been featured at big At The Aubbeenaubbee Fire Station • 7400 Main St., Leiters Ford gospel music events such as Sing- ing In The Sun, Dollywood and Adults In Advance $10.00 Paul Heil’s Gospel Greats. At The Door $11.00 Admission to the event is free. An opportunity for a love offering Children (under 12) $5.00 will be given. For further information, con- Under 4 DINE IN Free tact Pastor Rod Ruberg at (574) Prepared By: Dan’s Fish Fry Service 223-4193. The church is located at 3780 SR 110, Tippecanoe. Shopping Guide News of Fulton County, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 7 Fulton County Lifelong Learners offer educational resources Fulton County Lifelong of incoming director Timothy Public Library, 320 W. 7th St. www.fulco.lib.in.us/adult-ser- at (574) 223-1008 or online at Learners started as the Literacy Roe and dedicated to “creating For more information go to vices/literacy/, or contact Roe [email protected] Coalition in 1988. Since then, and maintaining a presence of volunteer tutors have been learning in the community … working to increase the literacy The vision of Learn,” said Roe, level of Fulton County residents. “is to create a presence of learn- Some of the previous efforts ing in the library. Tutors are have included ESL (English as considered research assistants NAPA a Second Language) and offer- to self-directed learners. The ing families both education and mission is to teach individuals resources that promote reading how to learn, rather than what with children at an early age. to learn.” The Literacy Coalition found- According to Roe, “The best Rochester ed Early Readers Plus under teachers are those who are still the direction of previous direc- learning. Learn is a community tor Gordon Bohs. This project effort. Our hope is that in un- provides new books to children derstanding the learning pro- in Fulton County Head Start, cess, one can engage their com- SALE DAYS Healthy Families, WIC and munity in ways that embrace every newborn delivered at compassion, simplicity, and hu- Woodlawn Hospital. mility.” In 2016 literacy began “Learn: Fulton County Lifelong A Project” under the direction Learners is located in Rochester March 12th & 13th Blood drive at library Enjoy Refreshments! The Rochester branch of the can Red Cross blood drive. Your Fulton County Public Library donation can help save more Register To Win Door Prizes! will host an American Red than one life. Visit www.Red- Cross blood drive from 12:30-6 CrossBlood.org using code ful- p.m. Thursday, March 26. tonlib to make an appointment. NAPA FILTERS The library wants to make a The library is located at 320 difference and they can’t do it W. 7th St., Rochester. For fur- without you. Roll up a sleeve ther information, call (574) 223- Up To and give blood at their Ameri- 2713. Allied Pools 70% OFF 574.223.4855 List Price Paul & Angie Caudill, Owners 6786 N. 250 W., Rochester, IN [email protected] CARLYLE & NAPA SERVICE • Sales • Installation • Above Or Below Ground Pools • Pool Openings • Chemicals • Parts • Liners • Winterization TOOLS 30-40% OFF! FREE ESTIMATES COME ON IN TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE DEALS JUST WAITING FOR YOU!!! THIS IS THE BEST TIME TO GET YOUR FILTERS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT!! DON’T MISS IT!! ALKOTA PRESSURE WASHERS, POWER .TOOLS, AIR COMPRESSORS, FLOOR JACKS, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW & SALE WELDERS, TOOL BOXES . . . ALL ON SALE!! MARCH 12-13-14, 2020 Thurs. Early Bird Sale 4-7 p.m. Friday 10-7 p.m. • Saturday 9-4 p.m. Appraisals Sat. 11-1 p.m. Cost $5.00 1st Item, $2.00 Ea. Additional FULTON CO. HIST. SOC. MUSEUM U.S. 31 & CR 375 N. - 4 miles north of Rochester, Indiana Admission $4.00 (12 and up) Three Day Pass $10.00 Sponsored by Fulton Co. Hist. Society Contact Melinda Clinger, 574-223-4436 ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, FARM TOYS, NAPA ROCHESTER GLASS, POSTCARDS AND SO MUCH MORE! 1501 MAIN ST., ROCHESTER, IN 46975 Dealers Tables Provided Food Wanted Available 574-223-3171 • 800-367-3011 8 Shopping Guide News of Fulton County, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Indiana Department of Insurance provides information Indiana storms in spring and In 2019, 226 events in Indi- rainfall,” said Indiana Depart- renters insurance policies. Flood It is important to note the summer can produce potentially ana were reported that included ment of Insurance Commissioner insurance is a separate cover- NFIP insurance policy does not damaging weather which can heavy rain, flash flooding and Stephen W. Robertson. “Flooding age you can purchase through go into effect immediately after cause flooding. Winter storms flooding, according to the Na- can happen anywhere and the an agent or insurer participating you purchase it. There is typical- also can make Hoosiers vulner- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric department urges Hoosiers to in the National Flood Insurance ly a 30-day waiting period unless able. Administration database. Those review their insurance policies to Program. It is a program admin- a policy is bought at the same Ice dams and snow melt can events affected 50 Indiana coun- make sure they understand their istered by the Federal Emergen- time as a newly purchased home. cause flash floods, which are ties causing property and crop coverage before a disaster hits.” cy Management Agency, which Beware of fraud. Protect your- generally not covered by regular damage. The most important thing to works closely with more than self by getting more than one bid homeowners’ insurance policies, “Backed-up storm drains and understand about flood insur- 80 private insurance companies from contractors and requesting and hailstorms can cause roof saturated ground all contrib- ance is what it isn’t. The flood to offer affordable flood insur- references. Ask for proof of nec- damage, leaving homes suscep- ute to significant flooding when peril is not typically covered ance to homeowners, renters essary licenses, building permits, tible in the event of heavy rain. there is an excessive amount of through most homeowners and and business owners. In order to insurance and bonding. Record qualify for flood insurance, the the contractor’s license plate and home or business must be in a driver’s license numbers and ‘Business After Hours’ event community that has joined the check for complaints with the NFIP. Better Business Bureau. The Fulton County Chamber St., Rochester. support this local business. There Animal conservation event for students of Commerce will hold a “Busi- The event is open to the public will be food, refreshments and ness After Hours” with The Smith and will be held from 4:30-6:30 drawing giveaways. Mark your calendars and sign up one of Purdue’s top animal behav- Sawyer Smith Agency to cel- p.m. Thursday, March 19. Come For further information, contact today for an Experience 4-H event iorists. In the afternoon, Columbian ebrate its new location, 729 Main out and see the new location and the Chamber at )574) 224-2666. all about the animals. “4-H is Wild Park Zoo will introduce youth to About Animal Conservation” will be the various career opportunities an event youth interested in animal and why conservation is important. WorkOne hosts March events for job-hunters conservation will not want to miss. Columbian Park Zoo will also be Open to all Indiana youth in bringing some of their animals for Rochester WorkOne Center for those interesting in learning ter Fulton County unemployment grades six to 12 (4-H members and a meet and greet activity. The fun Fulton County, located at 927 the basics of creating a Power- office is also available to answer non-4-H members), Hoosier fami- will end the day around 3 p.m. Main St., is offering a number of Point presentation. questions about unemployment lies are invited to an Experience The cost to attend is $20 per workshops for those seeking to WorkOne conquering age bar- insurance claims. Professional 4-H @ Purdue at 9 a.m. Saturday, youth, which includes lunch and better their chances of finding a riers workshop takes place from caseworkers are available to as- April 4, at the Purdue Animal Sci- supplies. Students do not have to be new job. 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 24. sist with Indiana unemployment ence Research Farms Aquaculture enrolled in 4-H to attend. Registra- WorkOne Analyzing Job Ads WorkOne resume critique claim inquiries and concerns. Research Lab with the fascinating tion is through 4HOnline and will Workshop is from 9:30 to 10 workshop is from 1:30 to 2:30 WorkOne hours are 8 a.m. to hellbender, also known as North end Monday, March 30. For assis- a.m. March 23. Also March 23 is p.m. March 28, to help job appli- 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and America’s largest salamanders. tance in registering, contact Cara WorkOne’s MS PowerPoint work- cants perfect their resumes. Wednesdays. For more informa- After the research farm experi- Harbison at [email protected] or shop from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., The Rochester WorkOne Cen- tion, call (574) 223-8542. ence parents/guardians will trans- (765) 494-8437. port youth back to campus. The late The registration is open to the morning session will allow youth to first 30 youth registrants, so sign learn about animal behavior with up today. With more buyers out there, these home upgrades can really pay off (NewsUSA) It’s time to stop think- “They want to use their brains for ing of Millennials as totally unin- other things, not for remembering 7KLVTXDLQWVTIWVWRU\ODNHIURQWKRPHLVQHVWOHGRQDSULYDWHURDG terested in owning anything just whether they adjusted the heat or LQDWUDQTXLOVHWWLQJ7KLVFR]\EHGURRPKRPHIHDWXUHVEDWKURRPVODUJH because they were early adopters of closed the garage door,” Angie’s List FOLPDWHFRQWUROOHGVXQURRPDQGDQDWWDFKHGFDUJDUDJH7KHDSSUR[LPDWH Uber. stressed. The newly released U.S. home • Cross-generational: a new ·RIODNHIURQWDJHKDVDUHPRYDEOHSLHUDQGUDLVHGVKRUHOLQH GHFNZKLFK ownership rate rose in 2017 for the roof. 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Which means if you’re look- makes buyers of all ages predisposed ing to sell your house now or in the to find even more things they don’t not too distant future, you might like.” want to check out this generational If your roof does need replacing, roadmap to four upgrades experts those particularly interested in tar- say are worth it to help attract po- geting Millennials might want to tential buyers. consider the very affordable Sienna • Cross-generational: a new line of diamond-shaped shingles steel door. The only thing that beat from GAF (gaf.com), North America’s it on Remodeling magazine’s annual largest roofing manufacturer, since Cost vs. Value Report for 2017 was they capture that generation’s sen- loose-fill attic insulation, but this sibilities. project - with a 90.7% return on in- “They pick up on key Millennial . vestment - speaks directly to the re- style trends of natural, clean mate- port’s main takeaway: “Curb appeal rials, clean lines, and the integra- projects, by and large, generated tion of artistic elements,” said Leslie higher returns on investment than Franklin, executive director of resi- work done inside the home.” dential marketing at GAF. Plus, as far as Millennials go, • Millennials: all-new appli- 6(/(&73(5621$/3523(57<21/,1(21/<$8&7,21 while their ideal interiors may dif- ances. Realtors will tell you that 2OVRQ$XFWLRQV,QFLVRIIHULQJVHOHFWSHUVRQDOSURSHUW\ IXUQLWXUHDQWLTXHVFROOHFWLEOHV PRUH IURP7KH%HYHUO\7URQH fer from older generations. 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Shopping Guide News of Fulton County, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 9 More jobs might mean more flu Businesses should take precau- ferences in the lost productivity ics at the University of Alabama at “This information could be used ment in service industries — par- tions in advance of flu season to from many employees becoming Birmingham. The team used state- by the public health community ticularly retail and health care keep sick workers home and reduce infected with influenza versus the level data on the prevalence of the to plan for the severity of an up- — is a particularly strong mecha- infection rates that send people to lost productivity from a few infect- flu from the Centers for Disease coming flu season,” he said. “For nism for flu spread. If our economy physicians in droves, says new re- ed individuals taking sick leave,” Control and Prevention. example, if the economy is on an continues to shift to more service- search from Ball State University. Nesson said. “Workers concerned Nesson pointed out employment upswing, the public health commu- oriented employment, the results “The Effects of Employment about missing pay or losing their conditions can be forecast, to a fair- nity should plan for an above nor- presented here suggest there is on Influenza Rates” found a 1 jobs as the result of staying home ly accurate degree, several months mal increase in flu incidence. greater potential for flu spread in percentage point increase in the from work due to illness will be less in advance. “Our results imply that employ- the future.” employment rate correlates with likely to heed early signs of influ- increases in the number of influ- enza infection and stay home. enza-related doctor visits by about “Since a person may be infectious 16 percent. These effects are highly while experiencing mild symptoms, pronounced in the retail sector and this greatly increases the prob- health care sectors — industries ability that the virus will spread with the highest levels of interper- to other workers in the firm. This sonal contact. implies that firms should consider Erik Nesson, an associate profes- more generous sick day policies, sor of economics at Ball State, said particularly during the flu season.” labor market-based activities, such The study was recently pub- as using public transportation and lished by Economics & Human Bi- carpools, working in offices, putting ology. Nesson was joined on the re- children in day care and having search project by Sara Markowitz, frequent contact with the public, a professor of economics at Emory might help spread the flu. University, and Joshua Robinson, “Employers should consider dif- an assistant professor of econom- Friends of the FCPL meeting Friends of the Fulton County public and anyone interested in Public Library will be meeting at learning more about the group 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at and how it supports the library is the Rochester branch of the Ful- encouraged to attend. ton County Public Library. The library is located at 320 W. Borer Public Auction The meeting is open to the 7th St., Rochester. Saturday, March 21, 2020 - 9:00 A.M. ET (RE) - 9:30 A.M. ET (PP) Fish and tenderloin fry Auction & Property Location: 5 mi northeast of Rochester, IN on St. Rd. 25 to: 4999 N. St. Rd. 25, Rochester, IN Lake Manitou Association will Pre-sale tickets are available hold an all-you-can-eat fish and from Lake Manitou Association REAL ESTATE (9:00 A.M.) tenderloin fry from 4-7:30 p.m. board members or at Lakeshore Saturday, March 28, at the Fulton Realtors, 1535 E. 9th St., Roch- Fulton County - Section 23 - Township 31N - Range 3E County Historical Society, located ester, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday 2-story older home on 1.5 +/- acres - 3 bedroom - 2 baths at the intersection of US 31 and through Friday. CR 375 N. Tickets also will be available partial basement - 2-car attached garage w/access from basement The cost for the meal is $10 for for purchase at the door. 30’x50’ pole barn w/16’x30’ heated shop 24’x32’ open front building adults and $6 for children age Proceeds help with conserva- other older out buildings 6-11. Carry-outs are available, or tion projects on beautiful Lake eat in at the event. Manitou. Free meal planning program Renell Finke, Purdue Exten- planning. Meal planning can make sion/Fulton County nutrition edu- nutritional meals easy without cator, will be presenting “Plan: even having to think about it. When Know What’s for Dinner” at 11 you have a plan, the urge to eat out a.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the is reduced. Finke will teach how to PERSONAL PROPERTY (9:30 AM) Kewanna Union Township Public eat healthy and save time, energy JD 4630, cab, 20.8x38 tires & duals; JD 4620 open sta- Library. and money for other things. FARM EQUIPMENT: Attend this class to learn how The library is located at 210 E. tion, synchro; IH 806 diesel, cab, FH; JD A, unstyled on steel, s/n 437042; JD to reduce the stress of last minute Main St., Kewanna. 7700 combine w/215 grain head; (2) JD 105 gas combines (for parts), 1 runs; JD 7000 8x30 planter, liq fert; JD planter trailer; (2) IH 510 drills w/tandem Estate and will planning workshop hitch (1 w/grass seed); (2) JD 443 corn heads; (4) Killbros 400 CD gravity wagons on Killbros gears; Brillion 14’ crowfoot cultimulcher; IH 510 5x An estate and will planning and common misconceptions re- plow; JD 20’ BWA disk; IH 45 vibra-shank field cult; IH 55 12x pull-type workshop will be held at Kewan- garding wills and trusts, asset chisel plow; SHOP TOOLS & MISC: 500 & 300 gal skid tanks w/pumps; 16’ na Public Library from 5:30-6:30 protection, nursing home issues, tandem axle trailer (no title); 3 pt. rear blade; 300 gal pull-type sprayer; JD p.m. Thursday, March 19. Medicaid qualifications and es- 8’ pull-type disk; Magna Force air compressor; Miller 200L welder/gen- Winamac attorney Tim Mur- tate taxes will be covered. Anyone erator; lots of hand tools & power tools; (20)+ hyd cylinders (several MM); ray will be sharing his expertise interested in estate and will plan- in explaining fundamental estate ning is welcome to attend. manual tire changer; trailer load of tools & misc.; HOUSEHOLD: China planning concepts in this free Kewanna Union Township cabinet; GE washer/dryer; Hot Point refrigerator; Hot Point elec. stove; workshop. Public Library is located at 210 computer desk; antique secretary; oak desk; oak & drop-leaf tables; elec. Frequently asked questions E. Main St., Kewanna. lift chair; iron head board; marble top stands; coffee & end tables; quilt rack; grandfather clock; filing cabinets; wood baby cradle; dresser; rock- .ers & occasional chairs; cast iron pot w/lid; ladder back chairs; 1988 Prairie Reserved turkey hunts Gold Rush metal plaque; MM poster; MM Corresponder & Prairie Gold Youth hunters may register censes may also be used. Rush magazines; small china bell collection; other household misc. with the Indiana Department of Participating fish and wildlife Natural Resources for reserved areas include: Atterbury, Chi- Property of The Late Leroy Borer turkey hunts between March nook, Crosley, Deer Creek, Fair- 16-27. banks Landing, Glendale, Goose NOTE: Real Estate to sell at 9:00 followed by household, shop tools & misc. then equipment. TERMS: Hunts will occur April 18-19. Pond, Hillenbrand, Hovey Lake, Cash or check w/proper ID, CC w/3% fee. Olson Auctions, Inc. does not assume any responsibility or Hunters must be under the age Jasper-Pulaski, Kingsbury, liability for accidents or items after sold. All purchases are “AS IS--WHERE IS” with no warranties of 18 the day of the hunt and LaSalle, Pigeon River, Roush expressed or implied. Statements sale day take precedence over printed matter. Lunch available. spots are limited. Lake, Sugar Ridge, Tri-County, Applicants must possess a Wabashiki, Willow Slough and 2020 youth consolidated hunt- Winamac. Two reservoir proper- ing and trapping license, a 2020 ties, Mississinewa and Salamo- non-resident youth spring tur- nie, will also participate in the key license with a game bird hunts. habitat stamp privilege, or a For guidelines and registra- lifetime comprehensive hunting tion information, visit www. license. 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Then few days ago states, including Indiana. another channel going several she thought A river otter is up to 2 feet feet and exiting on the surface of I should long but half its length is its tail. the ground. write about It’s a slender animal, including The young, two to five, usu- a mam- its tail which is as broad as its ally two or three, are born in mal. “You’ve body and flat as the tail of a bea- the spring. The female alone written sev- ver but furry, not scaled like a cares for them until their eyes eral articles beaver. Its fur is short and dense open and they grow teeth, but about birds and was prized by milliners and, the male stays in the vicinity recently,” of course, by trappers. and often brings food to the en- she said, The river otter was trapped trance of the burrow. When the “and you’ve heavily, but that wasn’t the only young leave the burrow, the male written reason for its extinction over joins the female in leading them about the weather. How about a such a large area. It feeds on fish about and caring for them. mammal?” and was believed to be the cause Every article I read about Coincidentally, I had recently of the decline of desirable game river otters mentions playful- been reminded of a mammal. My fish. River otters do eat fish but, ness. River otters dive into snow older daughter had seen tracks in fact, primarily fish that are on river banks and steep slopes, of a river otter at the edge of the not as desirable to fisherman, so slide under the snow and pop out marsh on one side of our pasture called rough fish. several feet lower. They slide on just days before and told me Water pollution, particularly the surface of snow. They slide about it. My older son has seen chemical pollution, was another on wet mud. Several otters may 6($7),//('³5XWK*XQWHUZDVDSSRLQWHGE\3K\OOLV%LGGLQJHU a river otter in Chain ‘O Lakes reason for the decline, the dis- use the same slide, over and over )XOWRQ&RXQW\'HPRFUDWLFFKDLUWRÀOOWKH5RFKHVWHU&LW\&RXQFLO3UHFLQFW State Park south of Albion and appearance of river otters from and over. How else can you de- VHDW YDFDWHG E\ *DU\ &OHYHQJHU -U *XQWHU·V WHUP ZLOO HQG 'HF told me about it. many rivers and streams. Chan- scribe such activity other than 6KHOLYHVLQSUHFLQFWDQGLVWKHRZQHURI(YHUJUHHQ(DWHU\LQ I have never seen a river otter. neling rivers and streams and calling it playful? 5RFKHVWHU 3KRWRE\&ULV$OGULGJH But I have books about mam- draining wetlands were other Thankfully, in my opinion, mals and I have a file of maga- reasons for the decline of river prejudice against river otters is zine articles about the river ot- otters and fish. not as great as it once was. Many Caston seeks future Comets ter. Beginnings with “Mammals River otters eat many things people, including me, welcome of Indiana,” published in 1982. besides fish; frogs, crayfish, them. They have been stocked Caston Elementary will hold Registration will be held in the I was surprised to find the river other amphibians, insects, tur- in several states, including Indi- its kindergarten registration and Comet Café. Families should en- otter is not in the index. At that tles, even some birds, coots and ana, and have increased in some parent night at 6:30 p.m. Wednes- ter through the south gym lobby time, apparently the river otter ducks. They eat some marsh veg- of those states, again including day, April 8. They will be round- or front office doors. Bring your had not been in Indiana. etation. Indiana. ing up all future Comets of the child’s birth certificate and im- The river otter had been an River otters make their homes With river otters in Chain ‘O class of 2033. munization record. Children do animal of Indiana before 1982. in cavities, frequently musk- Lakes State Park, only a mile Children should be 5 years not need to attend. Books published earlier listed its rat burrows. There are two en- from my home, and in my pas- old by Sept. 1, 2020. Early entry For further information, call range as northern Canada, south trances, one under water, then ture marsh, I may not only write students will be accepted if they Caston Elementary at (574) 598- into Mexico, everywhere there a channel about 4 feet long ris- about the river otter, I may see turn 5 years old on or before Oct. 8000. The school is located at were rivers or streams, lakes or ing toward the end to a chamber one. 1, 2020. 9815 S. SR 25, Fulton. • ADHD • Behavorial Issues • Depression • Anxiety • Eating Disorders • Sexual Issues • Family & Marital Issues. • Crisis & Emergency Issues • Counseling • Self Harming • Addictions • Testing • Stress Medication • Anger Management • www.mcarthurcounselingcenter.com