Shopping Guide News - Fulton County - July 26, 2023

Melanson begins teaching career at his alma mater

“I have many fond memories of my time at Tippecanoe Valley High School,” said Wesley Melanson, Akron. “I remember in my senior year, when we beat Rochester High in the Bell game and got to take the traveling trophy. I remember winning the Wawasee basketball sectionals when I was a senior. Of course, graduation day is a high point for all seniors. For me, it was our last hurrah. I had traveled with some of those students from kindergarten through 12th grade. To think that I’m coming back to teach at Valley fills my

heart with anticipation.”

Melanson is a 2019 graduate of TVHS.

Jeff Shriver, Melanson’s football coach at TVHS, was a mentor and friend through high school.

“It’s from positive relationships, like I had with coach, that I was drawn to teaching,” said Melanson.

“I also watched the great relationships that developed between many other students and teachers. I wanted to make a difference in the lives of young people — lend a listening ear and helping hand.”

Melanson graduated from Bluffton University, Ohio.

“I majored in middle childhood education. Since working with middle school students through the work-based learning program when I was in high school, I knew I wanted to become a teacher,” Melanson said.

After getting his bachelor’s degree, Melanson originally thought he’d be teaching in Fishers, close to Indianapolis. Instead, he applied at TVHS.

“The cost of living is very high

Correction

The photo “Star Gazing in Fulton” that appeared on page 2 of the July 19, 2023, edition of the Shopping Guide News and was provided by the Mentone Flying Club was a photo originally taken by the staff of the Rochester Sentinel.

in Fishers. When I got a call from Principal Kresca and was told I got the job at Valley, I was thrilled. I’m very excited to get a job in my own hometown. I’ll be working with people I’ve known for years,” he said.

He’ll be teaching high school math and algebra at the middle school.

He’s looking forward to watching his students grow.

“I want to see them develop as good citizens, growing emotionally and academically,” Melanson said.

But academic growth is not enough to satisfy Melanson.

“I want to assist my students in becoming helpful people. I’m hoping they will spot others in need and lend a helping hand. We all need assistance at times. I want to help them solve their own problems, motivating them to reach out and help others who are going through rough times.” Melanson said.

One of the challenges he anticipates as a new teacher is getting through the ebb and flow of the classroom.

“I need to get through the curriculum as I adjust to the routine, realizing that I’ll have both good and bad days. I’ll strive to be perceptive enough to realize when a lesson is not working and flexible enough to tailor it to the needs of my students,” he said.

Melanson realizes teaching is not easy.

“There are days some of the students would rather not be in a classroom. But the teacher has to have the patience and persistence to continue. I believe that to be a successful teacher, one needs to be passionate about teaching and about their students and classroom. If they do not love teaching, they need to be in another profes-

sion,” he said.

When the days turn warm, Melanson visits the golf course. He loves watching football and sporting events with his dad and brother. He also enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends.

“I’m excited about my first teaching job. I’m even more thrilled it’s at Valley. I feel right at home,” he stated.

Garden club celebrates ‘Gardens of the Month’

Every June, July and August, Rochester Garden Club members name four “Gardens of the Month.” These include three residences and one business.

“It’s all about beautifying Rochester,” said Pam Moyer, the 2023 club president, who was also one of this month’s “judges.” The business category, she added, is an extension of the club’s efforts to encourage businesses in town to spruce up its properties. In fact, in recent years, the club tried to get the ball rolling by donating plants and labor, particularly along Ninth Street.

The July winners were: Ruth Schneider and Larry Mikesell, 1033 Tater Lane; Deb and Emil Weber, 1031 Cortland Court; and Sharon Mutchler, 1302 W. 13th St. The business category winner was Rochester Bagel and Coffee House,

2312 Ninth St., owned by Earl and Pia Cannedy, who were also assisted by Susie Hoggart.

For July, Moyer, who is also a nurse with the health department, said she turned her focus outside of the downtown area where many previous winners are located. And for her, the “show stopper” was the yard of Ruth Schneider and Larry Mikesell.

Schneider explained the property’s landscaping and gardening was started many years ago by her husband, who died seven years ago.

“It’s basically about color,” she said.

A winding walkway leading to the front door is bordered by a wide variety of hybrid lilies, roses, hydrangeas, coreopsis and more.

“It’s a lot of work,” she noted, but the couple manage the large property by planting sections at a time.

Schneider is now assisted by her

Good Neighbors

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This column will run every other week.

Trophy parts

Good neighbors: After refurbishing trophies for over 20 years, I have lots of extra parts to give away. The items include marble bases, rods, nuts, tops, etc. Even have some complete trophies. Call (574) 862-2663 after 5 p.m. If no answer, please leave a message, and we will get back with you.

Gallon glass jars

Good neighbors: I have 14-gallon glass jars with lids. If interested, call (574) 646-2270.

New questions

Cement around fire pit — Any good neighbor have time to put cement around a fire pit? Text (574) 453-1193.

partner, Larry Mikesell.

“I just take her ideas and run with them,” he said, adding he prefers to avoid “spraying poisons.” Gardening is a relatively new activity for him, but he has found it to be a great way to enjoy his retirement. “This is just so much fun.”

Moyer has also become involved with the Fulton County Soil and Water District, which may have partially inspired her choice of Sharon Mutchler’s property, which is dedicated to native prairie plants.

“She puts a lot of work into keeping it pristine,” said Moyer.

Rochester Garden Club has been active for over 50 years, and members are not necessarily all from Rochester. In fact, the club’s roots are in Kewanna’s Welcome Wagon.

Moyer said the club is always seeking new members. Anyone who is interested may contact her at (219) 730-7923.

Crochet patterns — Is there any good neighbor who would be interested in lots of crochet patterns? Anything from afghans to doilies, etc. Would need to pick up. We are in the Nappanee area. If interested, call (574) 354-2804.

Singles gatherings — Does anyone know of any singles gatherings? Reply through this column. — A reader

Catalpa trees/worms — Does anyone have catalpa trees? If you do, do you have catalpa worms? Call (574) 354-6001.

Garden shed/snow fence — We are looking for a garden shed or a playhouse. We also have excess wooden snow fence available. Call (574) 952-6554.

LP tank — Wanted: 1,000 or 500 gallon LP tank to use for our home. Call (260) 593-0506.

Old garage door — Looking for a 12-panel, 10foot garage door. Old, wood-type with windows on one level, complete or in part (wooden parts). Call (574) 858-9241.

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O BITUARIES

Maggie Doran

Local Iconic Businesswoman

Local businesswoman, entrepreneur and restaurateur, Maggie Doran, 83, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 11:36 a.m. Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Chase Nursing and Rehab Center of Logansport.

On July 6, 1940, Margaret Louise was born to Dee William and Virginia Newton Doran in Forest. She was the second oldest of five children. Proudly she graduated with the class of 1958 from Rolling Prairie High School.

Maggie made Rochester her home in January of 1969, coming from LaPorte. While in LaPorte, she worked as a private secretary for 10 years. In Rochester, she was the owner of the Covey’s Cove Pet Store. Most will remember Maggie as the iconic owner of several local eateries that play a distinct role in our community’s culinary heritage, including Maggies, Margaritas, The Main Street Tavern and the Chicken Coop. These local eateries are where many gathered to enjoy delicious home-cooked comfort food, like fried chicken, chicken and noodles, pies and cakes.

Her memberships include The Cross Church, Busy Bells Extension Homemakers Club, Red Hat Society, the Moose, Eagles and the Women’s Auxiliary of the Manitou Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Left to cherish Maggie’s memory are her daughter, Deborah Ogle and fiancé Joe Bowers of Rochester; three sons, Charles Fowler and wife Karin of Richland Center, John Fagan of Macy and James Fagan and fiancé Donna Stiles of Rochester; sister-inlaw, Pat Doran of Rochester; daughter-in-law, Marsha Fagan; nine grandchildren, Joshua Ogle and wife Becca, Aaron Ogle and wife Jessie, Dustin Fowler and wife Sara, Johnny Fagan, Cheyanne Fagan and husband Brandon, Kioni Fagan, Joseph Fagan, James Fagan and Hailey Fagan; 11 great-grandchildren, Kynedi, Emerson, Grace, Morgan, Aubrey, Natalie, Eian, Nervana, Jack, John V. and Jude Layton; three blended family grandchildren, Krystal Scott, Izzy Scott and Eian Haywood; lifelong friend, Toby Zimmerman Baber; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Maggie in death are her parents; son, Joseph D. Fagan, on June 19, 1987; sister, Janet Buchner; and three brothers, William “Bill” Doran, Roy Doran and John Doran.

A celebration of the life of Margaret L. “Maggie” Doran was at 11 a.m. Friday, July 21, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Jimmy Calhoun officiated. Friends visited with the family from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, July 20, and one hour prior to her service Friday at the funeral home. Interment was in Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Animal Shelter & Education through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, 227 E. Ninth St., Rochester, IN 46975. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Cowen Dean Kumler

Cowen

Dean Kumler, 16, Rochester , died on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

He was born on Oct. 5, 2006.

He is survived by his parents, Chuck Kulmer, Rochester, Amber (Mike) Welk, Warsaw; siblings, Makenzie (Luke) Baker, Bryce Welk, Dominick Welk, Cole Kumler and fiancée Aby, Gage Kumler; grandparents, Bob and Darla Kumler, Rochester, Vicki and Mark Losher, Mentone, and Pat and Marge Welk Clarks, Summit, Pa., and Rod and Donna Utter; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Ryan Utter; and aunt, Bonnie Kumler.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 24, in the Rochester Community High School 1645 S. Park Road, Rochester. Interment took place following the funeral service in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.

Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to help in assisting the family to create the Cowen Kumler Memorial Scholarship Fund for welding. Envelopes are available at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, was in charge of arrangements.

Nancy Hurley

Nancy Hurley, 78, Rochester , died at 1:38 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Woodlawn Hospital. She was born on April 9, 1945. On Jan. 12, 1984 she married Estel Hurley; who preceded her in death on Feb. 22, 1995.

She is survived by her daughter, Meranda (Branden) Ritchie, Panama City, Fla.; and two grandsons. Preceding her in death are her parents, Gale and Weldona Swango Foley.

Private family services will be held. Interment will take place in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Joyce E. Plante

Joyce E. Plante, 92, Culver, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester.

She was born on June 5, 1930. On May 9, 1953, she married John P. Plante, Jr.; who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Peter (Kellie) Manzuk, Plymouth, David Plante, Elkhart, Andrea (Charles Rayder) Manzuk, Chandler, Ariz.; nine greatgrandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Gloria (Plante) Hinton; son, Wayne Plante; sisters, Agnes (Mikesell) Kline and Betty (Mikesell) Miller; and her parents, Clurel and Nellie (Shively) Mikesell.

A graveside service and celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Culver Masonic Cemetery, Culver, with luncheon to follow at Pretty Lake Trinity United Methodist Church, 8985 S. SR 17, Plymouth.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Aubbeenaubbee Township Trustee, P.O. Box 505, Leiters Ford, IN 46945.

Odom Funeral Home, Inc., Culver, was in charge of arrangements.

Phyllis D. Thomas

Phyllis D. Thomas, 85, Grass Creek , died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Burial will be at Grass Creek Cemetery.

Arlene L.

Arlene L. Cole, 91, LaPorte, died at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Brickyard Health, LaPorte.

She was born on March 27,

Cole

1932. On June 3, 1950 she married Theodore L. Cole; who preceded her in death on May 17, 1981.

She is survived by her sisters, Gladys Hight, Michigan, Marla Vazquez, LaPorte; and a brother, Bud Hammond, Akron.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Harold D. and Annabelle (Shriver) Hammond.

Following her wishes no services will be held at this time. A private interment will take place in the Akron Cemetery, Akron.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.

Bessie Eastwood

Bessie “Patty” Eastwood, 76, Kewanna, died at 10:10 a.m. Monday, July 17, 202, at her residence.

She was born Nov. 2, 1947.

Survivors include her husband, Terry L. Eastwood, Kewanna; son, David (Hannah) Eastwood, North Manchester; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Larry (Barb) Eastwood, Arizona, Phillip (Debbie) Eastwood, Kewanna, Rick (Cindy) Eastwood, Virginia, and Gary Eastwood, Argos; sister-in-law, Susie Eastwood, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Leah Jane (Brailey) Reeves; and brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Mae Eastwood.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, at Citizens IOOF Cemetery in Kewanna.

Patty’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

An alternative to smoking or a new addictive alterative?

Editor’s Note: Dennis is a respiratory therapist at Woodlawn Health.

My work as a respiratory therapist has allowed me to encounter many current and former

smokers. As we have all heard for years’ of tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.

The Center for Disease Control states smoking causes about one in five deaths each year. In Indiana alone the cost from smoking related illness amounts to around $6.1 billion dollars, that’s $903 dollars per household whether you smoke or not. So, if you smoke you should consider stopping, if you do not smoke, please never start.

Let us look at some interesting facts about smoking cessation. The Food and Drug Administration has approved many different drug’s and nicotine replacement alternative’s to help smokers quit with some effectiveness such

C OUNTY R EPORT

Marriage Licenses

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Fulton County Clerk of the Court:

Miller-Frye

Joshua Miller, 24, Kewanna, and Bianca Frye, 20, Kewanna.

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts:

Ashley — Amy Ashley, Culver, and Thomas Ashley, Culver. With children.

Ellinger — Todd Ellinger, Rochester, and Tammy Ellinger, Rochester. With children.

Petty — James Petty, Akron, and Paige Winslette, Akron. With children.

Swanson — Lynden Swanson, Plymouth, and Jennifer Swanson, Rochester. Without children.

Court News Circuit Court

The following petitions have been filed in Fulton Circuit Court, Judge Arthur Christopher Lee presiding: Complaints

Midland Credit Management INC v. Amanda Gilbert, Rochester, $866.11.

Superior Court

The following petitions have been filed in Fulton Superior Court, Judge Gregory L. Heller presiding: Complaints

LVNV Funding LLC v. Autumm Dulworth, Rochester, $1,142.03; Ryan Perry, Rochester, $1,042.08.

Midland Credit Management Inc v. Irene Wierenga, Rochester, $1,312.75.

Mortgage Foreclosure

Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC v. Dustin and Nicole Sullivan, Rochester, $62,682.06.

Small Claims

One Advantage LLC v. Kevin Powers, Rochester, $1,698.48.

Thomas Tough v. Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Title.

Wilson Fertilizer & Grain v. Dan See, Rochester, $275.43; Kristy Evans, Kewanna, $398.91.

Warsaw Health System, LLC

D/B/A Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Rachel Hanes, Rochester, $3,213.07; Raymond Grosch, Rochester, $1,790.81; Sherri Wagoner, Rochester, $5,756.82; Raymond Zimpelman, Rochester, $7,412.86; Christopher Reeser, Rochester, $530.14; Rodger Berry, Akron, $727.01.

Traffic Violations

The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Speeding — Skyler Rodts, Mishawaka, $192.50; Andrea Mason, Niles, Mich., $150.50; William Wood, New Carlisle, $192.50; Rudy Heise, Monterey, $192.50; David Mang, Kentwood, Mich., $160.50; Surinder Singh, Osceola, $175; Kayla Potts,

Call out for 30th Annual Chili Cook-Off teams

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce is looking for chili teams for the 31st Annual Chili Cook-Off and Red Hot Car Show held on Saturday, Oct. 14.

Various teams will battle it out for the title of the region’s “best chili,” vying for the votes of thousands of chili fanatics. Cash prizes are awarded for first and second place, people’s choice,

An alternative

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as Zyban, Chantix, nicotine lozenge’s, gum, patches, spray’s and as of 2007 e-cigarettes.

To date there are 23 different e-cigarettes which are approved but ongoing research is being done by the FDA to “find less harmful forms of nicotine delivery for adults.” With that being said to date studies show people that due use vaping as an alternative to smoking have a better chance of quitting smoking and sticking with the change compared to other nicotine replacements.

These studies compared e-cigarettes against other replacements therapies but not against group cessation programs, which have been shown to improve outcomes by 55-60% compared to no help. One author of those studies Jamie Hartman-Boyce, MA DPhil, associate professor at Nuffield medical science division, University of Oxford noted while the reviews gleaned benefits of e-cigarettes more data is needed on the long-term effects. We didn’t know what the effects of smoking would be when watching the Marlboro man, but we certainly do now and it’s definitely not good.

I believe that whatever works for you to quit tobacco abuse is

Granger, $171; Amanda Laytart, Carmel, $171; Kristi Mayberry, Indianapolis, $171; April Lam, Brownsburg, $160.50; Arden Nixdorf, Fishers, $160.50; Benjamin Snyder, Russiaville, $171; Cooper Winn, Rochester, $192.50; Samantha Hitch, Columbus, $171; Danielle Brown, Michigan City, $171; Xena Enos, Atlanta, Ga., $171; Alexaundria Groves, Mishawaka, $175; Jonathon Trzaskowski, South Bend, $154.50; Operating with expired plates — Carrie McPeak, Akron, $160;

B IRTHS

Cody Deleon, Akron, $164. No valid driver’s license — Ashton Pace, Rochester, $160.50.

Operating a motor vehicle with a false plate-plate belongs to another vehicle — Joshua Mounce, Rochester, $160.50.

Driving while suspended — Johnathan Miller, Kewanna, $160.50; Avry Plonka, New Carlisle, $160.50.

Allowed unlicensed individual to operate vehicle — Alvarado Martinez, Indianapolis, $164.50.

Colby George Richards

Ian and Chelsea Richards, Macy, are the parents of a son, Colby George, born at 10:14 p.m. July 17, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 and 1/2 inches long.

Dallas Mae Miller

Jared and Jeffra (Bordner) Miller, Rochester, are the parents of a daughter, Dallas Mae, born at 2:19 a.m. July 20, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 6 pounds, 6.5 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

An exciting moment in the life-cycle of monarch butterflies

Today while out on my deck, a mother monarch butterfly visited all my newly planted swamp milkweed! I watched as she visited each one depositing eggs.

She lit on to the plant and deposited them on the underside of the leaf protecting them from sun and rain.

Once she was done, I went to the plants and pulled every leaf off with an egg. Some had two — 17 in total from her current trip and others I hadn’t seen.

I have cut the leaves and prepared them on a damp paper towel. If you save the whole leaf as it dries it will curl and you might miss caterpillars hidden in the leaf as you clean the container.

and best decorated booth.

Teams must be signed up in advance. The entry form and rules are available online at fultoncountychamber.com/ChiliCookOff. Deadline for entry is noon Friday, Sept. 18.

Any questions can be directed to Kellie Scobie at (574) 224-2666 or kellie@fultoncountychamber.com.

what I like best, so long as in the end you no longer have the addiction to nicotine products.

The eggs and hatched caterpillars are very tiny. Use care in looking for them.

When cleaning a cage or transferring new leaves, don’t pick up the caterpillars; simply slide the leaf they are on to the new fresh leaf within your container.

On Friday, July 21, the very tiny caterpillars will emerge from these eggs.

When you have an opportunity to watch exactly as she lays, you know your time table to an emerging monarch butterfly.

By the end of next week, some of the caterpillars will be

in a netted container at the Kewanna-Union Township Public Library for display to the public, so children and adults can watch the process.

Once the monarchs emerge I will hold a public release there.

Any questions? Please send an email or comment at facebook. com/groups/544654781126999.

2023 FULTON FUN FEST SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

THEME: “Our Library-Our Town-Our History”

A 100+ Years Journey

FESTIVAL LINE-UP

Fulton Fun Day Festival coming Aug. 5

The 22nd Fulton Fun Day Festival comes to town from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, with an extreme amount of events and activities for all who come. The Fulton Liberty Lions Club, host of the day’s festivities, is excited to bring recognition to the Fulton Branch Library with the theme “Our Library — Our Town — Our History: 100-plus Years journey.”

In fact, a historical display board at the library depicts news articles and pictures encompassing the time the building was first planned to being constructed.

Leading up to the festival, the theme was visualized into art as the Caston Elementary classes, under the leadership of Emily Martin, entered coloring or drawing contests to the topic: “Read a Book — Take a Journey.” The top winners and honorable mentions are on display on the library’s art wall. An adult contest was also held and is on display.

New to the festival lineup this year will be Mark’s Ark Animal Show, Norman Basile, a street vendor magician, and a paintball targets trailer. Staff members from Fulton library will perform a puppet show at 2 p.m. at the stage with a special treat for attendees.

The Lions Club will work several food vendor stands beginning with breakfast in the park from 8-10 a.m., its traditional porkburgers stand downtown prior to the noon parade and after with a new feature being popcorn sales by the library.

Then from 1 p.m. until sold out at the park, the Lions will have ice cream cups from the Silver Lake’s Igloo Ice Cream Shop. Other food vendors at the park will include the Red Barn Elephant Ears and Becca’s Concessions, both with 21 years at this festival. New this year will be Dick’s Taco Trailer and Pork ‘N Out.

Always filled with family fun and sporting events, the festival will have mushball, a 5K race, pedal tractor pull, chalk art, dunk tank, princess makeovers, bingo, horseshoes, bounce houses, a softball tourney, free throw and three-point contests, three-on-three basketball for elementary, middle school and open euchre and corn hole. Entry forms may be found at the library along with a drop box for entries.

As the evening begins to draw to a close, native Fultonite and 2000 Caston grad, Adam Gundrum will have a three-hour show with voice and acoustic guitar.

All of this fantastic showcase of a

wonderfully fun day is made possible by many generous sponsors. An updated list of those contributors is kept this month in the foyer of the library with an extensive display of events shown.

These festival committee members may be contacted for information: Linda Fincher (574) 7672243, Lori Gibson (575) 721-2487, Linda Wade (574) 835-6604 and Tai Walsh (765) 414-4104 or visit facebook.com/FultonLions.

Schedule

• 8 a.m. — Mushball tournament, sponsored by Towne Home Furnishings.

• 8-10 a.m. — Lions breakfast, sponsored by Rochester Telephone Co. and Rochester Ford.

• 8:30 a.m. — 5K race/walk, sponsored by Caston cross country.

• 9 a.m. to noon — Library book sale and Caston Elementary art show.

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Lions porkburger stand, sponsored by Zane’s LP Gas LLC.

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Lions popcorn stand, sponsored by Mary’s

Stitch ‘N Knit.

• Noon to 12:45 p.m. — Parade, sponsored by Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home.

• 1-5 p.m. — Lions sound system music on stage.

• 1 p.m. — Pedal tractor pull, sponsored by Evans Agency LLC.

• 1 p.m. — Lions ice cream stand open, while supplies last, sponsored by Solid Waste District and RTC.

• 1-2 p.m. — Chalk art contest, sponsored by McGrew’s Well Drilling.

• 1-4 p.m. — Dunk tank, sponsored by Mike’s Trash.

• 1:30-3 p.m. — Princess make overs, sponsored by Flirt Boutique.

• 1:30 p.m. — Double horseshoe tourney, sponsored by

Craig Welding.

• 2 p.m. — Free bingo at Pavilion

One, sponsored by Affordable Hearing Store.

• 2 p.m. — Puppet show by library staff, on stage.

• 2-4 p.m. — Free bounce houses, sponsored by Fulton Baptist Temple.

• 2-7 p.m. — U14 softball round robin tournament.

• 3-4 p.m. — Street magician Norm Basille, sponsored by Beacon Credit Union.

• 4 p.m. — Mark’s Ark Animal Show, sponsored by 12 Mile Vet Clinic, Republic First National and Macy Elevator LLC.

• 4-5 p.m. — Lions free popsicles for youth, sponsored by Ag Source.

• 4 p.m. — Free throw and three-

point contests, sponsored by Affordable Hearing.

• 4:30 p.m. — Elementary and middle school three-on-three tournaments, sponsored by The Winning Edge.

• 5 p.m. — Euchre tournament.

• 5:30-8:30 p.m. — Adam Gundrum, accoustic guitar show, sponsored by Zimpleman Excavating, Inc.

• 6 p.m. — Corn hole tournament, sponsored by Baker Vacuum LLC.

• 6 p.m. — High school and open three-on-three tournament, sponsored by The Winning Edge.

Other festival sponsors are Slisher Excavating, Inc., Home Place Antiques, and by a grant from Fulton County REMC.

Updates and happingings in and around the area

Purple Tent of Hope: Prayer, Praise & Testimony at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, in the City Park, Rochester.

—o— Fulton County Habitat for Humanity Golf Outing Saturday, July 29, at the Round Barn Golf Club at Mill Creek, Roch-

ester. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. Tee Off. For more information, call (404) 689-1902.

—o— VFW Auxiliary Post 1343 hosts live music, South of the Kank Boys, from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, July 30, in the VFW Post

1343, Rochester.

snacks and more.

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Happenings in the Fulton County Public Library,

Rochester:

Wednesday, July 26

• Kid’s Movie, 3:30 p.m. in the Children’s Department.

Thursday, July 27

• Teen Game/VR Day, noon to 4 p.m. in the Teen Oasis.

Friday, July 28

• Funday: Dream Catcher, 1 p.m. in Meeting room B.

• Makerspace Sketchin Sessions, 3:30 p.m. in the Teen Oasis.

Monday, July 31

• Teen Movie, 1 p.m. in the Teen Oasis.

Aubbee:

Wednesday, July 26

• Back to School Scavenger Hunt, 1 p.m.

Thursday, July 27

Summer Library Program Carnival, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Community Building.

Saturday, July 29

• Dungeons and Dragons Tournament (Ages 13+), 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Water Fun Day, noon to 2 p.m.

Fulton:

Wednesday, July 26

• Virtual Reality - sign up required, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, 10 a.m.

Thursday, July 27

• Walking Class, 9:30 a.m.

Monday, July 31

• Kid’s Craft, anytime between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Kewanna-Union Township Public Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Celebration at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. Certificates of completion will be handed out; door prizes, free giveaways,

Bulldog Basketball

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The Food Finders Mobile Pantry, drive-thru event, will be at the Star City United Methodist Church, 2347 E. Main St., Star City, at 11 a.m. Friday, July 28. The truck is filled with fresh produce, meat, baked goods and a variety of other items.

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Daughters of the American Revolution hosts a genealogy workshop, led by Joan England Burton. Registration starts at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, July 29, in the Fulton County Museum, 37 E. 375 N., Rochester. The workshop, costs $12 per person and includes lunch. To preregister and save $2, email joanburton53@live.com. For more information, call (574) 3237408.

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End of Summer Bash beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park, 16998 Indiana 331, Tippecanoe. Expect popcorn and a movie, followed by a guided flashlight hike at 11:15 p.m. This is a free event, but donations are appreciated.

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Fulton’s Fun Day Festival Saturday, Aug. 5. The theme of the noon Parade is “Our Library-Our Town-Our Community.”

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The Fulton County Animal Center offers a Foster to Adopt program that lets potential new pet parents “try” a new pet for two

weeks to see if the person and pet are a good fit. To get more information, visit fultoncoanimalcenter.org. The center is located at 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester.

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United We Stand Ministries’

Food Pantry of Akron, located behind the Viking Food grocery store, is open 2-4 p.m. every Thursday. Parking is available in front of Akron United Methodist church or in the AUMC parking lot. The food pantry is free when you qualify and live in Henry and Newcastle Township, with a once-a-month visit limit. Diapers, toothpaste, eggs, meat, cereal, spices, toilet paper are among some of the items available at the walk through pantry. The best time to stop with little waiting is 3:15 p.m. For more information, call (574) 505-0392.

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Fulton County Animal and Adoption Center is participating in the Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters.” Adoption fees are reduced to $50 during the month of July. For more information, call (574) 223-7387.

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Duke Energy, in cooperation with the Indiana Community Action Association, distributes funds to qualifying customers to help pay energy bills, deposits and re-connection/ connection charges. Customers can receive up to a $300 credit annually on their accounts. For more information, call (574) 223-7649 or visit realservices.org.

Fulton County $1,600 grant supports local library program

The Fulton County Community Foundation recently granted $1,600 to the Kewanna-Union Township Public Library in support of their summer book program. Funds for this grant were made possible by the Kewanna-Union Township Endowment Fund, established in 2010 to provide support to local charitable programs and projects.

Through the summer book program, the library provides a wide range of incentives to encourage reading amongst community youth. The library also works to offer various books free-of-charge to children of all ages to assist in the growth of personal libraries. Read more about the library at kewanna. lib.in.us/.

Fulton Fun Day Festival Parade entries sought

Entries are being sought for the Fulton Fun Day Festival Parade starting noon Saturday, Aug. 5. Entry forms may be ob-

tained from the foyer display at the Fulton Branch Library or by contacting Linda Wade at (574) 857-6101.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BUYER BEWARE The Shopping Guide

News cannot screen all advertisements to eliminate possibilities of fraud or misleading information. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Persons responding to ads are advised to contact the Better Business Bureau in your area or the Indiana Secretary of State’s Fraud Hotline before sending any money. 1-800-223-8791

Garage Sales A070

FRIDAY/SATURDAY 8-?? 1210 Jackson Blvd., Rochester. Books, furniture, toys and lots of misc.

COMMUNITY PROJECT THRIFT STORE, 50% off store excluding white tags. This Friday, July 28, 710 Main St., Rochester, 10am-5:30pm.

Garage Sales A070

BACK TO SCHOOL MULTI-FAMILY

SALE. Boys 3T to men’s 2XL, girls 10 to women’s 2XL and so much more. 1752N 375E, Rochester.

FRIDAY/SATURDAY 9-3. 1228

Rochester Blvd., Rochester. Primitives, Fenton milk glass, crocks, adult and children clothing, home decor, kitchen items, wedding decor.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Friday 8-5, Saturday 8-2, across from Caston school. Girls junior, women’s, men’s clothing; Purdue collectibles, furniture and lots of home decor.

SATURDAY 9-3, 2604 Country Club Drive S. New Magic Bullet juicer, Makita tools, two strollers, two small TVs, stereo w/speakers, office chairs, much more!

FRIDAY 8-4, SATURDAY 8-2. Toddler boys/girls clothes, Ford F250 truck, end tables, coffee table, outdoor table and chairs, house decor and more. 781E 425N, Rochester.

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE, 8-4 Friday, 8-2 Saturday, 1088 W. 6th St., Rochester. Men’s, women’s, junior’s, children’s, infant clothing; home decor, purses, baby items, lots of misc. You don’t want to miss!

SATURDAY ONLY 8-3. 1578 S. Park Road (across from Rochester High School) and 1101 Dogwood Drive. Multi-family sale, furniture, all sizes of clothes, appliances, dishes, holiday/house decor. Too numerous to list! Price to sell! No early birds!

Miscellaneous A085

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BUSINESS SERVICES

Handyman C157

HANDYMAN TROY

Small Remodeling, Decks, Landscaping, Odd Jobs, Garage Door Pressure Washing

Call Troy (574) 835-8499

Home Services C180

POWER

Call 574-298-8802.

Insurance C200

Dental Insurance - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance - not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit!

Plumbing C260

Misc. Service C430

BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable pricesNo payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-761-1725

Inflation is at 40 year highs. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call National Debt Relief to find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe! Free quote: 1-877-592-3616

EMPLOYMENT

TV Satellite C400

DISH TV $64.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/31/24.

1-866-479-1516

DIRECTV Stream - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo for 12 mos Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/Choice Package or higher.) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS

1-866-859-0405

Misc. Service C430

HughesNet - Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 866-499-0141

Work Wanted E080

FARM

Farm Implements G020

TWO-FENDERS with extension plates for Farmall H-450 tractor. Good condition. $300. 574-505-1477, leave message.

Farm Supplies G030

FRIDAY 8-2, SATURDAY 9-2, 1222 Rochester Blvd. Lots of girls clothing NB-size 7, kitchen items and lots of misc.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Friday/Saturday 8-1. 129 W. 6th St., Rochester. Kids clothing, furniture and lots of misc.

HUGE BACK TO SCHOOL

MULTI-FAMILY SALE, 838 Sanford Drive (Fortna addition across from high school). Name brand men’s, women’s clothing XS-XL! Maternity, lots of baby girl/boy clothes, girls 10/12-14/16, house decor, tools, TV stand, TVs, treadmill, golf clubs, baby items, bouncers, swing, play-mat, toys, a lot of misc.

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Mechanical Services C228

WALNUT REPAIR, starters, alternators, generators, costume hydraulic hoses & battery cables, tractor repair, mag neto repair, Mon.-Sat. dawn to dusk. 574-892-5968

POPENFOOSE GUN AUCTION

Post 49 (upstairs) 301 N. Buffalo St. — Warsaw, IN

Saturday, August 5, 2023 - 10:00 A.M.

LONG GUNS

1881 Single 12 ga. New York (missing parts); Yugoslavian 30-06 (barrel only); Saiga 410 ga. clip Russia; Savage mod. 93R17 17 cal. clip & scope; NP Davis & Sons Double Barrel 12 ga. Rabbit Ears; Ruger 10/22 Strum Carbine clip; 12 ga. Pump A590A1 Riot Gun; Remington mod. 770 30-06 sprg. clip & scope; (2) US Carbine M-1 30 cal.; US M1 Grande 30 cal. Springfield; German 7MM Mauser; 7.62

SKS China; Ranger 101.16 22 cal. Semi Auto; Remington 22 cal. Semi Auto Speedmaster mod. 552; Winchester mod. 9422M 22 mag. Lever; Winchester mod. 94-32 Spl. Lever; Remington mod. 742 3006 sprg. Clip; Remington mod. 743 Woodsmaster 30-06 sprg. Clip; W Richards Double 12 ga. Rabbit Ears; JC Higgins mod. 583.18 16 ga. Bolt; JC Higgins mod. 101.25 410 ga. Bolt Tube; Savage Arms 3” 20 ga. Double Barrel; Lefever Arms Co. 16 ga.; Remington Arms mod. 4 22 cal. 1890-1910 single shot; Winchester Repeating Arms mod 1890 22 pump; 1890 Daisy BB Gun (very rare only made for 2 yrs.).

HANDGUNS - AMMUNITION - MISCELLANEOUS

(6) H&R 22 cal. 9 Shot Sportsman mod. 999; Beretta mod. 950BS 22 Short Extra Clip; S&W 44 Mag 4” Wheel Gun; S&W 44 Mag 7” Wheel Gun; Colt Diamondback 22 long 4” Wheel Gun; Taurus Ultra lite Judge 4” Brazil BR616522; Taurus Judge 6” Brazil BM571229; Easter Arms Co 32 cal.; Manhattan Arms Co 22 cal.; Columbian Automatic New York Co. 32 cal.; Hopkins & Allen Arms Co 32 cal.

Miscellaneous: Binoculars; Knives; Machetes; Barrett Crossbow; Recurve bow; Muzzleloader supplies; Reloading equipment & supplies; Large amount of Military ammo boxes; Various rifle stocks.

Ammo: Very large quantity including: 25-06; 30-06; 44 mag.; 22 mag.; 12 ga.; 410; 410 Slugs; 12 ga. Slugs; 22 Long & Short; 22 Stingers; 17 cal.; M230 cal.; 7.62 SKS; 38 Special; 357; 270; Shell ammo polisher.

Auctioneers Note: Doors open at 8:00 A.M. for pre-viewing. Watch for the upcoming Popenfoose Public Auction on Sat., August 19, 2023, at 10:00 A.M.

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FRIDAY/SATURDAY 8-2, 1414 Washington St., Rochester. Women’s, juniors/kids clothes, furniture, lots of misc. Hit

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DON’T YOU WISH FOR CLEANER, DRYER BARNS? Try our baled shavings. It is easy to use and will keep your animals dry with prices as low as $6 per bale and quantity discounts. 574-498-6911

INSTRUCTION

$318,000.00

LEISURE, RECREATIONAL Boats/Motors M010

14’ V-BOTTOM 40 hp; trailer older, runs good. $1,700. 574-835-5976

1992 18 FT. SUN TRACKER bass

buggy fishing pontoon. Completely refurbished with new marine plywood deck, 25/30 Suzuki outboard (with a 5 yr. warranty) helm station and three fishing chairs, battery, fuel tank. $10,000. Call 574-930-0508.

Motorcycles M050

FOR SALE: 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON

ROAD GLIDE, 1 owner, engine has a big bore kit, garage kept & well taken care of, 29,800 miles. $10,500. Call 574-453-7182 for more information.

Health Aids P140

Attention oxygen therapy users! Inogen

One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587

Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator $0

Down + Low Monthly Pmt Request a free Quote. Call before the next power outage: 1-855-948-6176

Safe Step. North America’s #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1600 off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855-417-1306

Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection.

Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936

Dogs/Cats/Pets Q010

CKC MINIATURE DACHSHUND PUPPIES. First shots and wormed. $500. 574-542-4413

SHIH-POO PUPPIES FOR SALE.

$550. 11 weeks old. Call 574-201-7171.

Pet Services Q020

Are you a pet owner?

Health/Fitness P150

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LIONS CLUB BUILDING - Special occasions, receptions, graduations, reunions. 574-223-0563

Autos For Sale W040

2006 BUICK TERRAZA, 1999 GMC Safari minivan. One owner, both cars run good. Call 765-633-3200, 574-224-5402.

2005 MAZDA 6S. Fast, sporty, reliable! 5-speed manual transmission. Heated leather seats, sun roof, tinted windows, spoiler. New tires, brakes, clutch! $5,200 obo. 574-360-2439

P UBLIC A UCTIONS

Online Only Auction

6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2. Remodeled home with pole barn, horse stalls and fenced-in pasture, located at 5053 CR 725S, Kewanna. For bidding and information, go to bidmetzger.com or call (260) 982-0238.

Online Only

Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8. Country home with two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, living room

and pole barn situated on 0.88 acre lot. Open house from 5:30-6 p.m., 7464 N. 550E. For bidding and information, go to metzgerauction.com or call (260) 982-0238.

Musselman Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at 9593 E. 900N, Twelve Mile, 0.5 mile east of Twelve Mile on SR 16 to CR 900E, then north two miles to CR 900N, then east one mile, or two miles west of US 31 on CR 900N.

WANTED

Part-Time News Reporter

This is a part-time position helping cover the city of Rochester and Fulton County activities including feature stories, social events and community meetings. The Shopping Guide News enjoys the largest circulation and readership in Fulton County and needs you to continue our growth as a free community newspaper.

• Awareness of the community

• Computer skills, preferably Mac

• Internet and social media knowledge

• Photo/camera knowledge important

• Education in Journalism, writing and communication or on-the-job experience a prerequisite

• Part-time position with appropriate benefits

• Position based in Rochester

Attention: Deb Patterson

E-Mail: dpatterson@the-papers.com

617 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975

Derek Halterman receives Indiana

Sheriffs’ Association Life Saving Award

At the 93rd Annual Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Conference held in French Lick, Deputy Derek Halterman of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office was presented with the ISA Life-Saving Award.

This award, established in 2009, is given annually to office personnel who has performed a life saving act in the fulfillment of his or her

duties, dedicated to the purpose or improving our society through professional and ethical law enforcement.

Deputy Halterman was nominated for this award for his lifesaving efforts in November 2022.

Midday on Nov. 15, 2022, Fulton County emergency personnel were dispatched to the 5000 block

of S. SR 25 on a report of a baby not breathing. Personnel were advised the parents were on their way to the hospital with the one month-old infant because he had been sick. When they noticed he had stopped breathing, they pulled over to the side of the road and called 911.

While out on patrol, 15-year veteran Deputy Derek Halterman, responded to the call and arrived within three minutes of being dispatched.

Deputy Halterman immediately took the infant from the parents and checked him for life. After confirming the infant was not breathing and without a pulse, he began cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Deputy Halterman continued CPR until the medics arrived some six minutes later.

The infant was then taken to a local hospital and, later that day, transferred to Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. He was treated at Riley Hospital for eight days before being released home to his parents.

The infant survived and is doing remarkably well. Speaking

with the infant’s father, he stated, “your deputy knew as soon as he got there, we didn’t know what we were doing (with CPR). He took him, began working, and we were instantly relieved. He knew exactly what he was doing. The actions of deputy Halterman on Nov. 15, 2022 are nothing short of remark-

able and lifesaving.”

“I recognized Deputy Halterman’s quick intervention and determination to save the life of another and wanted to highlight his exceptional actions. His lifesaving efforts were extraordinary, and he is well deserving of this award,” stated Sheriff Travis Heishman.

Let’s study the Bible

Paul’s prayer for understanding

(Read Ephesians 1:15-23)

“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.” (Ephesians 1:18)

There are two prayers in the book of Ephesians: (1) “that you might know,” Ephesians 1:1523; and (2) “that you might be,” Ephesians 3:13-21. The first is for enlightenment, the second for enablement. Paul prays first that we might know what Christ has done for us; then he prays that we might live up to these wonderful blessings and put them to work in our daily lives. Notice Paul’s requests.

Paul’s First Request For You And Me: That God may give you and me spiritual understanding (Ephesians 1:17-18a). Spiritual truths must be spiritually discerned (1 Corinthians 2:9-16), and this understanding can come only from the Holy Spirit. He wrote the word of God; He alone can teach us what it says.

Paul’s Second Request For You And Me: That we might know the hope of his calling (Ephesians 1:18b). Because God chose us in the Lord Jesus Christ before the foundation of the world, we have a blessed hope for all eternity that depends not on our goodness but on his grace. Review Ephesians 1:4-6, where this calling is summarized

for us. The Christian, who does not know his high calling (Philippians 3:14), holy calling (2 Timothy 1:9), and heavenly calling (Hebrews 3:1), will never be able to walk worthy of that calling (Ephesians 4:1, where “vocation” means “calling”).

Paul’s Third Request For You And Me: That we might know the riches of his inheritance (Ephesians 1:18c). We not only have an inheritance in Christ, but we are an inheritance to Christ (see verse 11). The word “riches” appears often in Ephesians, suggesting that there is nothing lacking, nothing more that we need. Christians mature in the Lord when they learn how much they mean to Jesus Christ and then start living to bring joy to his heart.

Paul’s Fourth Request For You And Me: That we might know his power (Ephesians 1:19-23). The very power that raised Jesus from the dead is available for our daily lives! Christ has already won the victory over sin, death, the world, and Satan. God’s people do not fight for victory but from victory! We are seated with Him in the heavenlies, where there are power, peace, and victory.

Of course, all these blessings are only for those who meet the conditions set forth in Ephesians 1:1-2. Paul writes to living saints (not dead ones), people who have put faith in Jesus Christ. These saints (set-apart ones) have experienced God’s grace and now enjoy God’s peace. Notice that the phrase “in Christ Jesus” is used 27 times in Ephesians. It describes the spiritual position of believers: they are identified with Christ, they are in Christ, and therefore they are able to draw on the wealth of Christ for their own daily living.

Read Ron Purkey’s Bible study outlines free at rcpbibleoutlines. com. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.