Sunday, October 22, 2017

Nicholson takes a dip, finds ice age treasure

When she was young, Pat Nicholson thought she wanted be a paleontologist.

She became a wife and mother, a nurse and then a family nurse practitioner.

And recently, amateur paleontologist was finally added to that list of titles.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.
Wind farm opposition grows

A crowd of concerned citizens, some proudly wearing anti-wind turbine buttons, filled Fulton County Commissioners’ meeting room Monday to voice their opposition to wind farm development in the county.

Many took issue with the proposed setbacks for wind turbines – part of several amendments approved by the Fulton County Area Plan Commission on Sept. 25.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.
Physical Zebras wear down Peru

FOOTBALL
Once again, the Rochester defense held down the Peru offense, and once again the Zebras found a way to rebound from a loss.

All signs appear positive heading into its Class 2A, Sectional 35 quarterfinal home game against Lewis Cass Friday after a 21-6 win over Peru last week in the Three Rivers Conference Showcase third-place game.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.
CULINARY ART

CULINARY ART Hevana Haschel provides samples of baked goods at her Harvest Hoot booth in rural Kewanna Saturday. Haschel says she started baking at age 9 and began her own business at the age of 12 in her hometown of Queensland, Australia.

The Sentinel photos/Shelby Lopez

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SENTINEL POLL

Recycling

This poll was submitted by a Sentinel subscriber who is quite concerned by the news that the city of Rochester plans to stop picking up recyclables Dec. 31. Please check the response that most closely reflects your view.

I would be willing to pay for recyclable pickup.

I will continue to recycle using either the recycling center or drop-off sites.

I will discontinue recycling.

Local news

New Akron clerk: Give me a call

Akron’s Rebecca Hartzler said she was looking for a new way to serve her community.

It’s partially what made her decide to seek the position of town clerk-treasurer.

Fulton County Republican Chairman Chad Hartzler appointed Hartzler, who started Monday. She replaces Melinda Kamp, now employed at Tippecanoe Valley Schools.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.
Nicholson takes a dip, finds ice age treasure

When she was young, Pat Nicholson thought she wanted be a paleontologist.

She became a wife and mother, a nurse and then a family nurse practitioner.

And recently, amateur paleontologist was finally added to that list of titles.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.
Wind farm opposition grows

A crowd of concerned citizens, some proudly wearing anti-wind turbine buttons, filled Fulton County Commissioners’ meeting room Monday to voice their opposition to wind farm development in the county.

Many took issue with the proposed setbacks for wind turbines – part of several amendments approved by the Fulton County Area Plan Commission on Sept. 25.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.

Akron Opera House Demo [10-04-17]

Akron Opera House Demolition on October 3, 2017.

25-269-17 Vehicle Break-in Suspects [07-18-17]

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday released this video showing who they believe to be the suspects in a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred on July 8.

07-05-17 Ski Show

06-25-17 Relay for Life

American Cancer Society Relay for Life, 2017

Becky Young's Bird Movie

Sports

Kickoff return keys Lewis Cass’ win over RHS

FOOTBALL
The Lewis Cass football team sets up the same kickoff return every time, according to coach Jeff Phillips.

For the first time this season, it finally worked, and it cost host Rochester their season at Barnhart Field Friday.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.
‘Volleyball is all mental’

VOLLEYBALL
Many of the girls on the Rochester volleyball team have been playing the sport since they were in the third grade.

In short, the team, which features seniors Allie Bickle, Becky Long, Grace Pfeiffer, Kori Rouch, Maddy Sailors and Paige Shafer, knows how to play volleyball.

But teams don’t win three straight sectionals and make it to regionals – RHS will play Carroll (Flora) at 10 a.m. Saturday in a Class 2A Taylor regional semifinal – and make it to No. 4 in the IndianaPrepVolleyball.com Class 2A ratings on skill alone.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.
Regional RHS info

Volleyball
Tickets for all volleyball regionals statewide Saturday are $7 per session or $10 for an all-regional ticket.

The Rochester volleyball team will play Carroll (Flora) at 10 a.m. at Taylor High School. If they win, they will return to play in the regional final at 7 p.m. Taylor High School is located at 3794 300 South, Kokomo.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.

Obituaries

Robert E. Knox

Robert E. Knox, 90, Rochester, died Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Knox, Zionsville, and Lynn Knox, Indianapolis; and his daughter, Pamela Daulton, Rochester.
A private family service will occur. Arrangements are handled by Good Family Funeral Home.
Harold W. Folkerth

Harold W. Folkerth, 97, Rochester, died Wednesday at Hickory Creek at Rochester.
Survivors include his daughter, Rosemary Bailey, Rochester; and two sons, Mick Folkerth of Miamisburg, Ohio, and Gayle Folkerth, Arizona.
A private family graveside service will be at Palestine Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio. Arrangements are handled by Good Family Funeral Home.
Beverly Hapner

Beverly Hapner, 82, Rochester, and formerly of Fulton, passed away at 11:37 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester.
Beverly was born on July 19, 1935, in Roann, with a servant’s heart. She was raised by her mother, Florence Helen Byrt and grandparents Tom and Lizzie Boswell.
Martha DeBruler Von der Lehr

Martha Von der Lehr, 94, passed away peacefully Oct. 2, 2017, at Emerald Coast Center, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Born Nov. 7, 1922, in Glasgow, Scotland, to George and Matilda Pollock, she came to America in April 1946 as one of 35,000 British war brides, having met and married Robert L. DeBruler on Aug. 4, 1944, at Hemel Hempsteed, England.
Beverly Hapner

Beverly Hapner, 82, formerly of Fulton, died Wednesday at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home.
Harold W. Folkerth

Harold W. Folkerth, 97, Rochester, died Wednesday at Hickory Creek at Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.