Timmons Updates This, That & ‘Tuther

Notes found scribbled on the back of an EKG printout  . . . * * * In the immortal words of Gomer Pyle, thank you, thank you, thank you! In my wildest dreams I never imagined hearing from so many of you. There have literally been hundreds of messages – and heck, most of them…

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$500,000 In New Federal Grant Funds Available For Specialty Crop Industry

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), beginning Feb. 15, will seek project proposals from Indiana’s specialty crop sector for funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Eligible projects must enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Indiana, defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture and nursery crops. “Indiana…

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U.S. Soybean Farmers Weigh in on Vilsack’s Rural Climate Initiative

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new $1 billion investment in partnerships that support climate-smart farming, ranching and forestry practices and that expand market opportunities for those climate-smart commodities to increase their competitive edge. The American Soybean Association was engaged in that program announcement on Monday. “ASA appreciates USDA’s announcement of the new Partnerships…

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Barbara Lucille Barker

Dec. 26, 1933 – Feb. 4, 2022 Barbara Lucille Barker, age 88, passed away at her home in Sheridan, Ind., surrounded by her loving family on Fri., Feb. 4, 2022. Born in Tionesta, Penn. on Dec. 26, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Rev. George J. and Lucille (Topping) Rennard. Mrs. Barker attended…

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Don K. Jessup

March 26, 1934 – Feb. 1, 2022 Don K. Jessup, age 87, of Sheridan, passed away at home on the morning of Feb. 1, 2022. Born March 26, 1934 on the family farm homestead, he was the son of the late Lester Jessup and Mary (McDonald) Jessup. News of his birth spread quickly after the…

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Esta Mae Hunter

July 28, 1926 – Feb. 4, 2022 Esta Mae Hunter, 95, of Sheridan, passed away on Fri., Feb. 4, 2022, at Rawlins House of Pendleton, Ind. Born July 28, 1926, in Jamestown, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Marvin V. and Mary F. (Cragun) Barker. Shortly after graduating from Sheridan High School in…

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Paul Alan Forner

Aug. 1, 1953 – Feb. 6, 2022 Paul Alan Forner, 68, of Fishers, passed away unexpectedly on Sun., Feb. 6, 2022 while on vacation. He was born on Aug. 1, 1953 to Leonard and Nanojean (Gilbert) Forner in Aurora, Ill. Mr. Forner worked for Carrier Corp. as an engineer. He was a member of St.…

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Tanner Bradley

Oct. 2, 1994 – Feb. 5, 2022 Tanner Bradley, 27, of Beech Grove, passed away on Sat., Feb. 5, 2022 at his home. He was born on Oct. 2, 1994 in Noblesville. Mr. Bradley was a carpenter for the past 4 years. He loved spending time with his son, his brothers and his nieces and…

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