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not been easy or ideal.” “The pandemic has been the most challenging time in recent history to pastor,” added Pastor Kathy Nelson of the Akron Church of God. “Often leaders lead from their experience. The pandemic put all leaders, pastors included, into this place of in a sense coming to the end of our leadership or the end of ourselves. It really has been a time of leaning hard on the guidance of Holy Spirit as we navigated this time in history. “In four very short days, we were able to devise a plan to take our services online and were able to launch an online giving platform via our website. Our giving did change rhythm as many have stayed home until the release of a vaccine. This meant those that gave weekly now were giving monthly by mail. “Doing home visits has been es-

pecially difﬁcult because many who we visited were in the high risk group. We learned to keep our visits short, physically distance as much as possible, and of course, wear masks. “There have been many challenges and many blessings during this past year. We have been stretched in ways we never thought possible. We have grown and been transformed. We have seen the faithfulness of God who is always present and at work. I believe with everything in me that God is birthing something new in the church through all of this. He is shaking up our traditions and forcing us to re-imagine what church looks like in many ways. “I believe that this is the time for the church to rise anew as we minister to those in our backyards.”

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drawing it, it’s a beautiful home. I love portraying beauty with my artwork.” She started drawing in third grade. “The teacher read ‘The Trumpet of the Swan’ by E.B. White and instructed us to draw pictures about the story. I drew

Let’s study the Bible The master key Read Joshua 24:1-28 “And the people said unto Joshua, The Lord our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey.” (Joshua 24:24) Joshua %< 5(9 521 was con385.(< cerned for fear the people would lapse into idolatry because of the inﬂuence of the heathen nations around them. Israel was prone to worship idols, and Joshua knew idolatry would cause them to forfeit their inheritance. So, he uses several arguments to encourage them to devote themselves wholly to the Lord. Joshua goes all the way back to the birth of the nation of Israel in the call of Abraham. Abraham and his father were idolaters until God called them in his grace. (“On the other side of the ﬂood” means “over the Euphrates River.” See also Joshua 24:14-15.) God called Abraham, not because of his goodness, for he was a heathen man, but because of God’s grace and love. God gave the land to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God protected the Jews in Egypt and then delivered them by his mighty hand. He led them and provided for them in the wilderness. He defeated nations for their sake. He brought them over the Jordan River into the Promised

Land and drove out the enemies before them. What more could God have done for his people. Now they had claimed their inheritances and were enjoying the blessings of the land. How they ought to love and serve the Lord. Israel had to serve some god — either the gods of the heathen or the true God of the Bible. Joshua said, “As for me and my house we will serve the Lord!” It is not only encouraging but also essential godly leaders set a good example in their own homes. The people assure Joshua three times they will serve the Lord (Joshua 24:16, 21, 24). He knows what is said by the lips is not always true in the heart. “If you continue with your idols,” he warned, “then you cannot serve the Lord! He is a jealous God, a God who will not share His people with any other god.” He warns them idolatry will lead to chastening and discipline, and the loss of their land. God had made a covenant with Israel at Sinai (see Exodus 20), and this covenant had been renewed by the new generation under Moses in Deuteronomy. But each generation needs to reafﬁrm its faithfulness to God, so Joshua renews the covenant with the people. He writes the words in the Book of the Law, and then sets up a stone to remind the people of their vows. This recalls to mind the stones set up when Israel crossed Jordan (Joshua 4). We are so prone to forget God has to use reminders (such as the Lord’s Supper) to keep his people in the path of obedience. Let’s turn from our idolatry (turn from “things” we put in place of God) and serve the Lord.

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a picture of the swan and my teacher told me it was very good. I always remembered that and have loved to draw ever since.” In high school, she developed another love. “I worked on the printing press. Since then, I have loved to work in printmaking, etching and silkscreen. I enjoy the printing process … the mechanics, the paper, applying ink to the page.” Jones started out in graphic arts at Purdue University. “It was mostly advertising. Fine arts was a better ﬁt for me. I majored in printmaking and drawing with a minor in horticulture.” One of her professors told the students if they’d draw every day for a year, they’d become artists. “I took those words to heart. You can teach your brain to look at the world in a unique way, and train your hands to duplicate what your eyes see. Our skills improve as we practice.” She admitted an artist sees the world in a unique way. “A person will point to the sky and tell me it’s blue. I might see it as an aqua blue or a greenish blue. I see all shades of colors and often those colors make my heart ﬂutter.” All of her senses are involved in her natural surroundings. “Some people see a sunset. I feel a sunset. The colors become part of me … they get inside of me.” Jones uses her artwork to communicate with others. “I want to show them how I’m feeling. I may be frustrated, or happy. It comes out in my creations. I want to depict it in my artwork.

67(3+$1,( -21(6 My goal is to show people the beauty around them.” She also makes presents of her artwork. “My nieces and nephews love a creation from Aunt Steph. I might do a drawing or carving. Recently I painted a dragon for my niece. I only started painting a couple of years ago. But I love experimenting with it. I also do some photography.” She and her husband Travis have three children: Christian, 20, Emme, 19 and Eden, 14. Jones is a home school mom. “I’ve been home schooling the kids since 2005. I love the consistency of it. We haven’t missed school due to COVID-19. I can be cre-

Letter to the editor Weblos 1 and Arrow of Light Pack 3219 Dear Editor: Did you know the ﬁrst Webelos book was published in 1930? For our children to learn responsibility it starts with us, their ﬁrst teacher of life. One of best tools in life comes from our scout handbooks. We start with dues and we pay bills all of our lives. This starts them on good citizenship; studies show integrity works with teamwork, the guide for laws we all need to standby. As a mother and grandmother it has been my goal to make the children around me turn out to be good citizens. The oath I stand by is my honor. I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the law. To help other people at all times to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight – lawful, trustworthy,

loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. We all have a responsibility to the outdoors, ﬁrst responders, building a better world, aware and caring. Looking back, looking forward, and snap shooting your adventures in life. Make life fun and play music in your day. This year I will study sportsmanship, project family, game design, engineering, earth, rock adventure and more. I do hope this helps some people to see all the good we had in 2020 because 2021 is off to a good start. I feel there is good in all and the duty to God and you is a great study of ourselves. Things we did this past year was camp out at Swanks in the country. Walk in the woods, cast iron cook, duty to God in action, art /LFHQVHG %RQGHG ,QVXUHG

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Registration open for Caston Little League Caston Little League registration forms are now available at Caston Elementary and the Fulton branch library. Registration forms and money are due Monday, March 2, to the Caston Elementary ofﬁce. Registrations received after March 2 will require a $25 late fee, no exceptions. Forms also

have been distributed to Caston students grades in kindergarten through sixth grade. Junior high students interested in baseball and softball will have a call-out by the coaches. Extra forms will be available in the Caston High School ofﬁce. Junior high forms and money are due Monday, March 15, to the Cas-

ton High School ofﬁce. Forms received after March 15 will require a $25 late fee, no exceptions. Additionally, the league is in need of volunteers. Consider volunteering and let organizers know how you can help. A mandatory parent meeting for all registered players will held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, in

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the Caston High School gym. Due to COVID restrictions, only one parent or guardian per player are to attend. If possible, players and other children are asked to stay home. If you are unable to attend the parent meeting, it is your responsibility to contact your

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Tankless water heater Good neighbors: On Jan. 9, 2019, we bought a tankless water heater for our house. We had it installed shortly thereafter and it has been working trouble-free since. The main concern for us was the electrical that was needed. It is a whole house tankless hot water heater: 240-volt 18-kw 3.5 GPM. There were three whole house systems and this was the only one our electrical system would be able to handle. If you have any questions, just ask. — John We have a tankless water heater, Encore series, Richmond. We had a local plumber, Mosher Brothers Plumbing, install it. It is recommended to have the 199,900 btu/hr. We love it. Never run out of hot water. I will note, it takes a bit for the hot water to come, but once it does, all is well. We had a random leak at the connection; plumber had never seen it before and didn’t know why it occurred, but he fixed it at no cost. This is in response to someone seeking information about tankless water heaters. Not sure what info you’re looking for but we like ours. We used to have two (tank) water heaters in the basement; one for each floor of the house. That worked well for us when there were four teens here. Kids grown and gone, it didn’t make sense to keep those two 30 or 40 gallon tanks constantly heating “just in case” hot water was needed. The next time a replacement was imminent, we had the system switched over to a single tankless water heater. A tankless system is more expensive to purchase initially, but doesn’t rust out and need replaced in four or five years. The tankless does save on utilities. Ours is wall mounted, near an outside wall to vent. It takes up lots less room (no floor space needed). It does take time for the heated water to arrive at the upstairs faucet. The unit must get a vinegar bath/rinsing twice a year (we invested in an inexpensive water pump). There are YouTube videos to walk you through that process. Hubby hates plumbing but mastered this task. There are humming sounds when it’s “thinking”/starting up much like a refrigerator, but only as-needed. There are several settings for temperature, pre-sets (if you have a set shower time daily, it will be hot for you then), etc. Cost: our project was big; two tanks/piping reduced to one tankless. We bought the unit from the plumber and he installed it: $3,000. (In comparison: The rate for the plumber to remove and install one regular 30 gallon tankedwater heater was $1,400.) Upkeep expenses: a bottom draw sump-pump that fits in a 5 gallon bucket (about $26). Pump reusable; you’ll also need a gallon of white vinegar for each rinsing (twice a year). Hope this helps.

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OBITUARIES Wilma M. Hawley Warsaw Resident

Wilma M. Hawley, 95, Warsaw, passed away at 1:35 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in her residence. She will be lovingly remembered by three daughters, Deborah Hawley, Warsaw, Martha (Phil) Klatt, Warsaw, and Sarah (Brett) Boggs, Akron; and one son, Mark (Janet) Hawley, Akron. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren, Eve (Bill) :,/0$ 0 Mock, Wakarusa, Evan (Stephanie) Boggs, Nap+$:/(< panee, Elyse Boggs, South Bend, Anna (Kieran) Jackson, Warsaw, Andrew Klatt, Warsaw, Matthew Hawley, LaVista, Neb., Rachel (Kevin) Hemry, Silverdale, Wash., and Michaela Hawley, Akron; and three great-grandchildren, Dillon and Aiden Boggs and Eden Mock. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marshall; and three siblings. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Chaplain John Morgan ofﬁciating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

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Amy Louise Onstott, 79, Chicago, Ill., formerly of Rochester, passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, peacefully at home. She was born June 23, 1941, in Rochester, to Harry L. and Edith Ann (Bradley) Onstott. She moved to Chicago, Ill., in the early ’60s and was a stay-at-home mom until 1978, when she $0< /28,6( went to work in the Cranial-Facial Surgical De2167277 partment at UIC Hospital as a transcriber, where she retired in 2005. Amy loved music (especially Elvis and classical), art, genealogy and spending time with family. She was fun-loving, supportive and always there for her children. She had a thirst for knowledge and loved learning about different cultures. Her sense of humor and love of reading was passed onto her four children. She especially loved visiting Washington, D.C., where she worked for the Navy Department for a short time before moving to Chicago. Amy faced many challenges in her life, but she met each one with courage and determination. No matter what she went through, she turned the situation into a positive and never allowed anything to hold her back. Even after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 77, she fought with everything she had. Amy was a warrior. And she will be remembered as someone who fought as long and hard as she could. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four of her nine siblings: Phyllis Heminger, Florence Scott, David Onstott and Stephen Onstott. She is survived by her four children, Alicia Marie (Antonio Sr.) Morado, Rudy Gonzalez Jr., Michael David Gonzalez and Katherine Ann Onstott; seven grandchildren, Amanda, Antonio Jr. (Jessie Morado), Alex, Andrew, Abigail, Giselle and Yasmine; her great-grandson, Aiden; sisters, Phoebe Lykowski, South Bend, Susan Onstott, Rochester, and Helen Slisher, Rochester; and brothers, James O. (Vicki) Onstott, Rochester, and Paul (Beatrice) Onstott, Burkett. Public visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. A private memorial service will take place following visitation with interment to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester. Visitors are to follow state COVID-19 guidelines, including wearing a facial mask and social distancing. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations in her name can be made to Rainbow Hospice, 1550 Bishop Court, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 or online at rainbowhospice.org. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh. com.

Evelyn May (Wysong) Crabb E v e l y n May (Wysong) Crabb, 92, Rochester, formerly Argos, died at 9:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at her residence. She was born Dec. 16, 1928, (9(/<1 0$< in Rochester, to :<621* Lloyd Wysong &5$%% and Sarah Faye (Brubaker) Wysong. She married Herbert Lee Crabb Feb. 23, 1947, in Culver. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughters: Donnabelle (Lester) Stotler, Monterey,

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Rosemary Davidson, 93, Leiters Ford, passed away peacefully in her home Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Rosemary was born April, 18, 1927, in Rochester, to Joseph O. and Mabel C. Iverson Ault. She was the youngest of a large and close-knit family and graduated from Rochester High School with the class of 1946. 526(0$5< Rosemary and the love of her life, Paul “Red” '$9,'621 Davidson, were married Dec. 3, 1950. Together they built their cherished home along the banks of the Tippecanoe River, near to where Red grew up. They shared 57 years of life’s adventures together and were leaders in their community; enjoying life along the river and in their many travels. Rosie took great joy in her deep faith and the simple things life had to offer — watching and sharing nature reports about the birds and wildlife she observed, enjoying a good book, appreciating a delicious meal and spending time with family and friends. Her resilience, zest for life, creative pronunciations and kind spirit shone throughout all her years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Her immediate family includes her two daughters, Laura J. Davidson, wife Nora Skolnick, Braintree, Vt., and Paula L. Richardson, late husband Jerry, Leesburg; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Rosemary in death are her parents; husband; son, Jack Andrew “Andy” Davidson; an infant daughter, Judith A. Davidson; three sisters, June Hartman, Louise Teel and Joanna Reyes; and three brothers, Dean, Dale and Joseph. A celebration of the life of Rosemary Davidson will be held at a time when it is safe for people to gather together in person. Interment will be in the Leiters Ford Cemetery. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made in her name to the Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation, watershedfoundation.org, or the Aubbee Branch of the Fulton County Public Library, fulco.lib.in.us. The Good Family Funeral Home is entrusted with her arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com. Diana Crabb, Rochester; sons: Dale Crabb, Argos, Donald (Rose) Crabb and wife of Osceola, four grandchildren; eight great–grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, David Crabb; brothers: Lloyd Wysong and Merl Wysong. Arrangements are pending.

Glen Dotson Glen Dotson, 84, rural Akron, died at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home Fort Wayne. He was born March 31, 1936, in Pike County, Ky., to Joe and */(1 '27621 Elva Dotson. He married Rebecca Lester Dec. 30, 1955, in Pikeville, Ky. She preceded him in death. He then married Kathy (McKenzie) Baker May 4, 1996. She also preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughter, Sharon (Mitch) Steele, North Manchester; two grandsons; half sisters: Joyce Maynard and Karen Wolford both of Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives: Rebecca Dotson and Kathy Dotson; daughter, Deborah “Debbie” Dotson; and brothers and sisters. Services were held Friday, Feb. 5, at Hartzler Funeral Home. Private interment took place in the Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice of charity in his memory. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Gloria J. Miller Gloria J. Miller, 68, Rochester, and Jackson, Ky., died at 4:59 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at her residence. She was born Feb. 2, 1952, in Jackson, Ky., to Robert and Lorean (Strong) Bowling. Survivors include her siblings: Carolyn Howard, Rochester, William (Helen) Bowling, Sarah Faye Robinson, Robert “Bob” Bowling, Kenneth (Sarah) Bowling, all of Jackson, Ky.; several nieces, nephews, great nieces

and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Beth Getson; brothers: Al Bowling, Charles Bowling and Gary Bowling. Private ser*/25,$ - vices will be ob0,//(5 served. Burial will be in Oak Park Cemetery, Knox. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Jerry Patton Jerry Patton, 73, Bourbon, died at 11:52 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, following a very sudden illness. He was born Aug. 7, 1947, in Rochester, to Mart C. Patton and Janet -(55< 3$7721 (Nesmith) Patton. He married Kimberly Welty Dec. 31, 1999, in Gatlinburg, Tenn. She survives. Additional survivors include his daughters: Tana (Patrick) Garver, Forest, Tracy (Michael) Williams, Rochester, Lisa Patton, Plymouth; nine grandchildren; ﬁve great–grandchildren; mother, Janet Patton, Argos; sisters: Barbara Carlson, Rochester, Linda Ransom, South Bend; brother, Mark Patton, Argos; stepchildren: Andrea Allen, Melissa (John) Dowell, Bryan Long; 15 step grandchildren; seven step great–grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father; brothers: Darrel, Randy, Jeff, and David Patton.

Leo Edward “Ed” Pruitt Leo Edward “Ed” Pruitt, 74, Macy, died at home Jan. 28, 2021. He was born May 8, 1946, in Richmond, Calif., to Osta Leo and Evelyn (Nichols) Pruitt. He leaves behind many friends and family members.

COUNTY REPORT Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County Courts: Messersmith — Crystal G. Messersmith, Rochester, and Bruce A. Messermith, Rochester. Sutton — Lisa L. Sutton, Akron, and David E. Sutton, Fulton.

Court News Circuit Court

The following petitions have been ﬁled In Fulton County Circuit Court, Judge Arthur Christopher Lee presiding: Complaints Interra Credit Union v. Brooke Stevens, Silver Lake, $15,109.16

Superior Court The following petitions have been filed In Fulton County Superior Court, Judge Gregory L. Heller presiding: Complaints Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Teanna Silverthorn, Marion, and Ryan West, Gas City, $9,447.45; Dakota Legac, Rochester, $5,627.39 Crown Asset Management, LLC v. Tina M. Wright, Rochester, $1,192.16 Capital One Bank (USA) N.A. v. Cecilia Spaulding, Rochester, $6,330.78 Traffic Violations The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County Courts: Driving while suspended — Matthew C. Swafford, $160.50

Births Myron M. Ramer Edwin and Rachelle Ramer, Rochester, are the parents of a son, Myron M. Ramer, born at 2:12 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Vote for Fulton County Animal Center Show the Fulton County Animal Center how much you love it by casting your vote and helping them win up to $5,000 in cash as well as needed supplies. Additionally, you’ll donate kibble along the way. You can vote every day at www.shelterchallenge.com and searching ZIP code 46975. At the shelter challenge you can vote for your favorite shelter or rescue organization to win cash and prizes that will help them continue to save lives. Register for a free account and vote every day in the contest and they will donate even more food and supplies to shelters. Make sure to bookmark the site so you can vote every day for FCAC. The shelter challenge is sponsored by the Animal Rescue Site and GreaterGood.org.

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Updates and local information Children ages 3–11 are invited to hot chocolate, cookies, and storytime with Mr. B, from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, in the Arlington Room at Jaretty’s. –o– Fulton County Chamber of Commerce and Fulton County Farm Bureau 2021 Virtual Legislative Breakfast Series will be live streamed at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Facebook.com/FultonCountyChamberOfCommerce. –o– Aubbeenaubee Township Board meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at the Aubbee Community Building. –o– Chain Gang meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the Akron Public Library. Anyone who en-

joys crocheting, knitting, sewing or needlepoint is welcome to attend. Bring your materials with you. –o– Jessica Rifﬂe, HHS educator, will be sharing information about preventing heart disease and making heart–healthy lifestyle changes at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Kewanna Library. –o– Teen black light bingo is at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at the Akron Public Library. This event is for teens only and you must sign up to participate. Call the library at (574) 893-4113 for more information or to reserve your space. –o– Fulton County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals will

be holding hearings to address appeals for the year 2020 pay 2021, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, in the commissioners room at the County Building. –o– Adult Crafty Corner will be meeting at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Akron Public Library. Sign up to make a lovely Leprechaun wine bottle. All materials are provided. Call the library to reserve your spot, (574) 893-4113. –o– Get your pets scheduled for the low cost spay/neuter transport Friday, Feb. 26. Drop them off at the Fulton County Animal Center and pick them up the same day. Call (317) 675-0072 to schedule.

North Miami Youth League registration If you haven’t done so already, there are two more opportunities to sign up for the North Miami Youth League baseball, softball and tee-ball program. All sign-ups will take place in the North Miami Elementary School cafeteria. The remaining two opportunities are from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 20. Any

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Egg Festival planned in Mentone Mentone Chamber of Commerce announced the town’s annual Egg Festival has been scheduled for June 3-5. Last year’s festival was can-

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Kewanna Library activities Here’s a look at what’s happening at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library in the coming weeks. • Bring your creativity to the monthly Second Saturday Coloring Circle at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. • Jessica Riffle, HHS educator, will be sharing information about preventing heart disease and making heart-healthy lifestyle changes. “Healthy Hearts and Different Types of Fats” will be presented at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women. Riffle will explain how to monitor risk factors for heart disease and how to make simple changes to your daily routine that can improve your heart health. Join to become heart smart and reduce your risk for heart disease. • Homeschoolers @ the Library is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Each month a different science topic is explored; February’s topic is Earth’s layers. This is a hands on learning experience and an opportunity to learn about science in a fun way. Parents of homeschoolers can network and share ideas for educational activities and explore the many resources available at the library to enhance the home school experience. All area children are welcome to attend this free library program. • Bring a friend and learn about CATCH Club. Sample a recipe and

participate in activities at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. • The library board meeting is at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. • Coffee and tea time is held at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Enjoy time with your neighbors and friends and then stay for back to the past “Civil War Years in Kewanna.” • Local historian Bob Clyde will continue his discussion of how the Civil War affected Kewanna with “Civil War Years in Kewanna” at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. • Bring the kids to story time at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. • The adult education class is for anyone who is at least 16 years of age, currently not attending school, and wanting to earn a high school equivalency diploma. The class is taught by Beverly Kreamer who has more than 30 years of experience with adult education in this area. This free class is from 12:30– 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. • Bring your friends to euchre night from 5:30–8 p.m. every Thursday. • New craft to go kits are available for pickup each week. The library is located at 210 E. Toner St., Kewanna. Hours are 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday. For more information call, (574) 653-2011.

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Mobile pantry to distribute food to people in need Food Finders Food Bank Mobile Pantry will be distributing food, including fresh produce, an assortment of frozen items, essential non-perishable items and breads to people in need in the Rochester area. It will take place at Mill Creek Church, 1336 N. SR 25, Rochester. This will be a drive-thru distribution. Organizers ask all clients remain in their vehicles at all times and no one arrives prior to noon. Food distribution starts at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. Future dates are scheduled March 9, March 30, April 13 and April 27. Anyone in need of emergency food assistance in Rochester and the surrounding area is welcome to attend. The mobile pantry program allows Food Finders to expand its outreach to mid-north Indiana’s neediest and most underserved families. Designed to be a barrier-free distribution, their mobile pantries visit communities whose

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Clear the snow for your mail carrier The United States Postal Service has asked residents to clear snow and ice from around mailboxes and walkways so letter carriers can deliver mail safely. The postal service said snow and icy conditions in neighborhoods increase the likelihood of weather-related accidents for carriers and customers alike. The USPS said residents need to help keep letter carriers safe

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Nuthatches are upside down birds Two nuthatches ﬂew to the feeder outside the dining room window as I sat eating breakfast and watching the birds outside, of course. Nuthatch, I read in a book titled “Words for Birds,” is a corruption of the word nuthack. And nuthatches do just that, hack at nuts. But they do it in a different position than any other birds. They stick a nut or a large seed in the bark of a tree then, as they cling to the bark above the nut, they hack at, break it open and eat. Nuthatches are upside down birds. They perch and feed with head down. One of the nuthatches that ﬂew to my feeder as I watched landed upside down on a corner of a feeder, the other,

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also upside down, landed on one side of the feeder. As a boy, I thought nuthatches were named for their manner of perching, head down. They were nutty birds, I thought. But their name, I know now, has nothing to do with their position or orientation when they land. The nuthatches at my feeder that morning were white-breasted nuthatch. White-breasts are common birds in woodlands and residential areas from southern Canada nearly to the Gulf of Mexico and from the East Coast to the West Coast. Whitebreasted nuthatches were among the ﬁrst birds to the feeder I put out, with Dad’s help, when I was a boy. White-breasted nuthatches do not migrate. I stock my feeders year-found and I have white-breasted nuthatches coming to them now, in winter, and in spring, summer and fall. Now, in winter, white-breasted nuthatches eat many seeds, as evidenced by their time at the seed feeders outside my windows. But they also eat many in-

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