Shopping Guide News of Fulton County - November 30, 2022

Rochester High School students

raise awareness of homelessness

On Nov. 17, in a rare show of bipartisanship, the United States Senate passed a resolution designating November as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month.

The announcement coincided with Rochester High School juniors’ American Studies unit on the Great Depression, taught by U.S. History teacher Jesse Atkinson and English Teacher Hope Showley, and featuring texts including “Of Mice and Men,” by John Steinbeck, a 1937 novel about displaced migrant farm workers looking for work in California.

“Migrant workers were not living lives with a lot of stability,” said Atkinson. This time in history provided a lens though which to study homelessness, said Atkinson. The students also heard a presentation by Virga Smith, who helped found

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Business development director feels at home in a medical facility

“I was introduced to the medical field as a child,” stated Amber Basham, Rochester. “My mother was in the radiology department of a hospital. My dad worked nights. When Mom was on call at night, my brother and I spent the night at the hospital. The medical personnel took us under their wing.

Sometimes we had wheelchair races. Other times we got to ride on a gurney. Through it all, I became very aware of people who are sick and in need. I’m one of the few people who feels at home when I experience the sights and smells of a medical facility.”

Basham has been the business development director of Life Care Center, Rochester, for over two years. But her history goes back even further than that. She graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington, with a degree in recreational therapy.

“I was an activity director at

LCC for 10 years. Then I worked as a pharmacy technician at Webb’s Family Pharmacy, but now I’m back and loving it.”

As a business development director, Basham touches base with many people. “I’m in charge of marketing and admissions for the facility. I’m the contact person for hospitals, doctors, nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

We are a skilled nursing facility that accepts long-term care patients and short-term rehab patients. We have respite care for families that may want a break as caregivers for short periods of time. We offer outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy.”

Basham is often on the move.

“When I get referrals from hospitals or nursing homes, I’ll visit the patient and make an assessment. I’m really the liaison between the family and the medical facility.”

Many times, families and future residents will want to tour the facility. “I take them through.

I believe there’s a special spirit at LCC. Staff members love the residents and it shows.”

Basham sees more and more younger people staying temporarily at LCC. “They have to be over 18 years old to qualify for therapy here. We get many 40- to 50-year-olds who have had knee or hip replacements. Our goal is to get them ready for life at home.”

One of her challenges is working through the ever-changing world of insurance companies. “Our No. 1 priority is to meet everyone’s needs.”

Daily contact with the residents makes them her extended family members. “We grieve along with the family when a resident passes away.”

Her office is right by the front door. “I have candy in a basket on my desk. I welcome visits from residents and staff members alike. One of our dementia patients likes to sit on our front couch. I’ll sneak her a piece of chocolate every once in a while.”

When asked if she misses being an activity director, she remarked, “I still get to help with events. If we have music, I’ll dance with some of the residents. During our Veteran’s Day celebration, I watched our veterans receive plaques. Many of the men kissed those plaques and we all cried together.”

Basham concluded, “I enjoy the family atmosphere here. I love spending the holidays with residents and staff members.”

Bingo games for kids and families

If you’re looking for a familyfriendly activity this December, a game of bingo might be an option.

The Akron Carnegie Public Library will be holding Family Christmas Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. Prizes will be awarded and participants are asked to bring a white elephant gift to share. Sign-up is required. Call the library at (574) 893-4113 for more information or to sign up.

The library is located at 205 E. Rochester St., Akron.

From 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, Teens & Tweens will be hosting a Christmas Bingo Night for all ages at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information, call the library at (574) 653-2011 or visit its website or Facebook page.

Walk right this way, cookie lovers

If you’re a smart cookie, you’ll arrive early this year to the Community Cookie Walk because arriving too late carries one distinct risk: The only thing left might be crumbs.

Doors open at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Community Presbyterian Church, corner of Sixth and Jefferson streets, Rochester. The cookie sale runs until noon, but last year pickings were “slim” by 10:30 a.m. and everything was sold out by 11:30 a.m., said Ashley Chipps, who is the church’s mission and outreach coordinator that organizes the Cookie Walk.

“We were really happy with the turnout and the support we received from the community last year,” Chipps said.

The church raised $1,010.00 and all proceeds were donated to the children’s backpack food program at Rochester Community Schools.

This year, the church will give its Cookie Walk money to the outreach program of United Ministries of Fulton County, which helps local families in need pay for rent, utilities and medicine.

The Rev. David Smook, president of the board for United Ministries, is already grateful for the expected financial gift.

Earlier in November, United Ministries, which relies strictly on donations, had to suspend accepting applications for outreach assistance because it had no

money left for that program.

Between $2,000 and $3,000 in donations have come in since then, Smook said last week, but around $10,000 is the target amount needed to restart the program. Smook said the need for rent, utilities and medical assistance is great.

“I’m really glad the community is taking this seriously and trying to help out,” Smook said. Events like the Cookie Walk, he said, can be a “big help.”

Community Presbyterian held an annual Christmas cookie walk for 17 years before the event was put on hold for a few years. Last year it was revived, and community response was strong because of the hiatus, according to Chipps.

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$8 per pound. People can choose a decorative holiday pastry box or a clear plastic box, which are provided, and visit cookie tables set up in the sanctuary. They can slip on plastic gloves, also provided, and fill their boxes with the cookies of their choosing.

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permint candy cane cookies, Oreo truffles, buckeyes, snowballs and much more, including good oldfashioned chocolate chip cookies.

Other goodies include fudge, peanut brittle, Chex mix, spiced pecans, Boston brown bread and chocolate-dipped pretzels.

The event offers some social time, too. In the Coffee & Cocoa Corner, people can sip a hot beverage, munch on free goodies and chitchat.

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Fulton County Hope for Homelessness in 2019.

As part of the unit, all three junior American Studies classes took part in a “Hooverville reenactment,” referring to the shantytowns built by homeless persons during the Depression. Approximately 90 students spent the morning of Nov. 22 on the lawn in front of the Fulton County Courthouse, where they took turns displaying signs on which were written statistics on modern homelessness in Fulton County and Indiana they learned from Smith and their own research.

Lindsay Barts of Ladybug Foundation, which last spring took part in art projects addressing mental health in area schools, was impressed with the students’ efforts. “We helped organize things and then they took it from there.”

One statistic hitting close to home was the fact that roughly 20,000 students in Indiana lacked adequate housing at one time or another during the year. This includes students sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing or economic hardship, living in motels, hotels, trailer parks or campgrounds due to lack of alternative accommodations; living in emergency or transitional shelters or are abandoned in hospitals. It does not include children waiting for foster care.

Rochester High School student Avery Brouyette held a sign reporting 2,655 Indiana youth are homeless.

“There’s more homelessness around Fulton County than people think,” said RHS junior Wesley Steininger, noting 9% of the population meets the description.

“It’s shocking to see how many

people are actually struggling in this county that you don’t see,” said another student, Lily Watson.

Studying homelessness also shed a light on related issues. Watson was surprised to learn about the number of teachers who must hold down more than one job to support their families.

Another surprise for the students was the number of homeless military veterans in Indiana, 530 according to recent studies.

“There’s all kinds of reasons someone might find themselves homeless,” said Showley. “A lot of kids in smaller communities like ours just think of it as being in huge cities.”

In addition to raising awareness about homelessness, the students learned about efforts to address the problem. Steininger noted they had been able to direct at least one passerby to Fulton County Hope for Homelessness, where they may get help.

In fact, according to Smith, the organization has helped 325 people find housing in the last two years, many of them escaping abusive situations, often with children, “with maybe two bags of things and that’s it,” she said.

In order for Smith to arrange for

Church families donate all of the ingredients, labor and supplies for the Cookie Walk, Chipps said. Last year, a dozen church members each baked between six to eight dozen cookies.

That sounds like a lot, but they went fast.

“Some people like to make this a tradition,” Chipps said about the Cookie Walk. Last year, “We had people waiting at the door at 9 a.m.”

housing, which includes a security deposit and first month’s rent, recipients must be on social security or have a job, to ensure they can meet the next month’s rent.

“I don’t want to set them up for failure again,” she explained. “It’s traumatic for kids to leave, and I don’t want them to have to go back through the same situation.”

Smith is also involved with St. John Lutheran Church’s Helping Hands Food Pantry, which collects home furnishings. While it’s great she can provide shelter, Smith said, “I need help to be able to furnish the home.” This may include furniture, bedding and toys for children.

In fact, Smith was unable to attend the Hooverville reenactment because she had received a call from a woman in an abusive situation. “I can’t say ‘I can’t talk to you right now.’”

“I get asked, ‘why do you want to deal with these people?’ … Because that’s the kind of people Jesus went with. I don’t see them as ‘those people.’”

For more information on Fulton County HOPE, contact (574) 223HELP or fchope46975@gmail.com.

For St. John’s Helping Hands Food Pantry, contact (574) 223-6898 or stjohns-churchlcms.org/missions.

Tom Migonis

Lifetime Patriot, U.S. Army Retired

Tom Migonis, 80, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at his home with his wife Sandi at his side.

Born on April 18, 1942, in Chicago, Thomas was the first-born son of George B. and Josephine Rouden Migonis. Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers. After high school, Tom served our country with the United States Army. As a careerman, he served multiple tours of duty, that spanned over two decades in Korea, Germany and Vietnam. At the time of his honorable discharge, he was known as 1st Sgt. Tom Migonis.

On April 21, 1997, Tom married Sandi in Booneville, Ky. Together they shared 25 years together. A man of strong faith, Tom was very active at the Gospel Lighthouse Church. He was especially dedicated to mentoring Celebrate Recovery. With a servant’s heart, Tom served our veterans as the district commander of the Veterans of Foreign War. He was past commander of the Leroy Shelton American Legion Post No. 36 and was a member of the Fulton County Veteran’s Honor Guard.

At home there was no better way to relax than chopping wood. In the spring, Tom could be found on his tractor doing custom work for friends and neighbors, prepping their garden plots for planting. A lifelong American patriot, Tom kept a watchful eye on our flags around the county. Keenly observing for their pristine appearance. If not, he politely mentioned that he could help them with proper disposition of our symbol of America.

An avid gardener, Tom planted a truck patch garden. Some years containing over 50 tomato plants, of course there was always an abundance of cabbage, green beans and a variety of peppers. He enjoyed visits from his grands. Jeffrey Jr. and companion Bri, Alicia and husband Sean, Amanda and husband Kevin loved to hear stories from earlier years and the patriotism of their Grandpa Tom. They went on nature hikes with him, exploring the back woods while catching glimpses of wildlife. He conducted many tours of his prized garden, always sharing the bountiful harvest with them.

Left to cherish Tom’s memory are his wife, Sandi; four children, Christine Calvert of Rochester, Toni Walker of Galveston, Kimmy Gard of Macy and Jeff Ferrell Sr. and wife Ellen of Rochester; 15 grandchildren; 19 greatgrandchildren; and his canine companion, Millie the English Mastiff.

A celebration of life will be announced later. Burial will follow at the Arlington National Cemetery. The United States Army Honors Team will accord military honors.

Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Delong Gospel Lighthouse Church, 5823 Center St., P.O. Box 440, Delong, IN 46922.

The Good Family Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Harry J. Richter U.S. Army Veteran

Harry J. Richter, 84, Rochester, passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.

Born June 6, 1938, in Fulton, Harry is the son of the late Ernest P. and Jennie (Gundrum) Richter. On June 19, 1960, in Lucerne, Harry married Dorothy Jean Douglass, who survives.

Harry was a graduate of Notre Dame University and a United States Army veteran. He was a vice president and manager of the Kewanna branch of Farmers and Merchants Bank and a member, deacon and elder of the Lucerne Christian Church. Harry was a former member of the Fulton County 4-H Fair Board and several other community organizations. He enjoyed a good game of euchre and fishing trips to Wisconsin, which he has passed onto his children and grandsons.

Surviving Harry, along with his wife Dorothy, are two sons, Brian (Jennifer) Richter and Todd Richter, both of Rochester; two grandsons, Nicolas and fiancée Mackenzie Howard and Blake (Abbey Hanson) Richter, both of Rochester; two sisters, Donna Carvey, Macy, and Helen L. Brutcher, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews.

Harry was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Richter and Dean Richter; and one sister, Mary Ross.

A funeral service for Harry will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Lucerne Christian Church, 1585 W. Frushour St., Lucerne, with Pastor Dirk Raderstorf officiating. Burial will follow in Fulton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Gundrum Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at Lucerne Christian Church.

Memorials may be made to Lucerne Christian Church or Fulton Community Center in care of Gundrum Funeral Home.

You may sign Harry’s guestbook and leave condolences for his family at www.gundrumcares.com.

Michele Jayne ‘Shelly’ Bahney

Michele

Jayne “Shelly” Bahney, 70, Akron, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at her daughter’s residence.

She was born April 30, 1952, in Peru.

She is survived by her children, Justin (Mandy) Gearhart, Akron, A’shel Bahney, Warsaw, Josh Bahney and significant other Bethann Ewing, Gilead; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Melea Gearhart and Randy Shaver, Akron, and Michael (Terry) Gearhart, Akron; and sev-

eral nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Max J. and Mary Jane Phillipy Gearhart; brother, Marty Gearhart; and a grandson.

A funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 28, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Her final remembrance place will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Share a memory or send an online condolence at hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Paul J. Beaver Sr.

Paul J. Beaver Sr., 87, died at home on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022.

He was born Dec. 23, 1934. On Feb. 22, 1998, in Las Vegas, he married Lana R. Stanley, Culver, who survives.

He also is survived by his children, Paul J. (Virginia Davis) Beaver Jr., Plymouth; Doug (Karen) Beaver, Leiters Ford, Ron Beaver, Indianapolis, Dale Beaver, Port Charlotte, Fla., and Ryan Beaver, Plymouth; stepchildren, Rick (Marcy) Stamper, Knox, Brian Stamper, Michigan, Kelly Stamper, Hamlet, and Kimberly (Storm) Minix, Hamlet; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Matt and Amanda Ramey Beaver; former spouse, Jennette Burkett Beaver; siblings, Bill and Bobby Beaver; daughter-in-law, Donna E. Beaver; and many halfbrothers and sisters.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at JohnsonDanielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, with the funeral service starting at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery, Knox.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

John P. Connor

John P. Connor, 73, Kewanna, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born June 27, 1949, in Shelbyville, Ky. On Sept. 30, 1984, in Royal Center, he married LuAn Powlen, who survives.

He also is survived by his sons,

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JR (Kelsey)

Connor, Indianapolis, and Brian (Carolyn) Connor, Alpharetta, Ga.; four grandchildren; and sisters, Linda (Lowell) Ashby, Shelbyville, Ky., and Janet Lanphierd, Georgetown, Ky.

A celebration of life was held on Nov. 29 at Gundrum Funeral Home. Burial followed in Indian Creek Christian Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Grass Creek Methodist Church.

You may sign John’s guestbook and leave condolences for his family at gundrumcares.com.

William W. Conover

William W. Conover, 91, Argos, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 15, 1931, in East Chicago. On Nov. 8, 1985, in Fulton County, he married Celesta Yvonne Jones Wolfe, who survives.

He also is survived by his children, Bill (Debbie) Conover, Ham-

Kelsa Mae Carr

Kelsa Mae Carr, 84, Rochester, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at her home.

She was born Nov. 28, 1937, in Floyd County, Ky., to Whitten and Lucinda (Ratliff) Reffett Sr. Kelsa was a 1956 graduate of Grass Creek High School, Grass Creek. On Oct. 5, 1958, she married Phillip Carr, who survives. Kelsa worked in the Fulton County Auditor’s Office, Rochester, until her retirement. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, friends and many more. Many enjoyed her cookies and pies throughout the community.

She is survived by her husband, Phil of Rochester; a son, Greg (Teri) Carr of Rochester; a daughter, Greta (Ron) Lynch of Rochester; grandchildren, Jared (Dasha) Lynch of Rochester, Ryleigh (Deanna) Carr of Culver, Chaneigh Mae Carr of Rochester and Aaron (Kristen) Lynch of Rochester; great-grandchildren, Aiden Lynch, Camden Vanata, Jaxon Carr and Jace Carr; one sister, Lottie Kotterman, North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Donna Reffett, LaGrange, and Ida Reffett, Arizona; brother-in-law, John (Linda) Milliser of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents; four brothers; a sister; 10 half brothers and half sisters; and granddaughter, Sidneigh Jo Carr.

There will be no viewing. A private family graveside service at Fulton Cemetery, Fulton, will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to NICF-Sidneigh Jo Carr Memorial Fund, 227 E. Ninth St., Rochester, IN 46975; or donor’s choice.

Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

mond, Chuck (Wilma) Conover, Springfield, Mo., Sue (Wayne) Bloch, Lowell, Tim (Tammy) Conover, Lowell, Joanie (Ron) Waitekus, Cape Coral, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by

his first wife, Deloris Hunter Conover; daughter, Sandy Leininger; his parents, Lee and Anna James Conover; and five brothers.

Private services will be observed, with burial in Richland Center Cemetery, Rochester.

Memorial contributions may be

Esther M. Buck

Avid Crafter

Local centenarian, Esther M. Buck, 104 years, 8 months and 13 days, departed this life at 6:44 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On March 4, 1918, Esther Mae Barkman was born at home in Richland Township to Charles R. and Esther Mehling Barkman. Growing up in Richland Township, she shared her childhood with three sisters, Lydia, Meriam and Ruth. In 1936, Esther graduated from Richland Center High School. She was very proud to be the oldest living graduate of the school.

In Peru, Esther and Marion L. Buck were married on Aug. 10, 1941. They shared 29 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, he passed away on Sept. 11, 1970.

Esther was a homemaker and worked at Topps Manufacturing in the shipping and receiving departments, retiring at the age of 76.

As an avid crafter, Esther loved to crochet and embroider. The tablecloths she made were beautiful. With a green thumb, Esther could often be found working in the flower and vegetable gardens. Many of the girls at Topps would line up to get a piece of the fresh pies or cookies that Esther made. She liked to bake the treats for her family and friends. Esther loved and treasured the time with her nieces and nephews.

Left to cherish Esther’s memory are niece and nephews, Judy Taylor of Rochester, Sven Barkman of Deedsville, Charles V. Alexander of Mishawaka and Darlene Vale and husband Bill of Florida; and special friends, Connie and Mickey Baker.

Preceding Esther in death are her parents; husband; and three sisters, Lydia Barkman, Meriam Alexander and Ruth Buck.

A celebration of the life of Esther M. Buck was at noon Monday, Nov. 21, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Esther’s nephew, Pastor Bob Vale, officiated. Friends visited with the family from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the funeral home. Interment was in Richland Center IOOF Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Museum, 37 E. 375N, Rochester, IN 46975. Electronic expression of sympathy may be made to her family at goodfamilyfh.com

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Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh. com.

Lois Jean Fletcher

Lois Jean Fletcher, 88, North Judson, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Culver.

She was born Sunday, Dec. 10, 1933, in Breathitt County, Kentucky. Her husband, Forrest Fletcher, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sons, Morris Fletcher, Belleville, Mich., and Forrest Fletcher Jr., Crown Point; daughters, Michelle (Bill) Singleton, Knox, Rhonda (Kevin) Ammons, Knox, Jennifer (Andrew) Jacobs, Winamac, Audra Kersting, North Judson, Patty (Garry) Coldiron, North Judson, Sherry Howard, North Judson, and Constance (Tony Mildice) Good, Knox; 24 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Telia Connely Craft; her sister, Irene Strong; and brother, Donald Craft.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 23, at the Bra-

man & Bailey Funeral Home, North Judson. Interment followed at Highland Cemetery, North Judson.

Curtis Hartbarger

Curtis Hartbarger, 75, Warsaw, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

He was born April 30, 1947.

He is survived by his children, Teresa (David) Rock, Tippecanoe, Johnny (Tammy) Hartbarger, Rochester, Ricky Hartbarger, Tippecanoe; three grandchildren; his brothers, Kernie (Karen) Rowe, North Manchester, and Frank Hartbarger, Osceola; and his children’s mother, Ruth Truman, Beaver Dam Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kernie and Chloe Ferguson Rowe; his brother, James Rowe; and his sisters-inlaw, Irene Hartbarger and Brenda Rowe.

A private family funeral service has been planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251, or gideons.org/donate.

Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Pamela Kay Heims

Pamela Kay Heims, 59, LaPaz, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in her home.

She was born June 1, 1963, in Knox. She was preceded in death by her companion, Tim Keilman.

She is survived by her daughter, Cassie Keilman, Mishawaka; sons, Thorn (Cynthia) Heims, Plymouth; Dylan (Megan) Heims, Mishawaka; her mother, Karen Lichtenbarger, LaPaz; sister, Lisa Watson, South Bend; brothers, Lorne (Wendy) Heims, Sebring, Fla, Bryan (Tracy Patrick) Heims, LaPaz, and Michael Heims, LaPaz; and two grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her father, Ray Heims, and her stepfather, Dale Lichtenbarger.

A funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 26, at Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth. A graveside service was held Sunday, Nov. 27, at Mount Zion Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation at komen.org.

Charles M. Hinton

Charles Martin Hinton, 66, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in the emergency

room at Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo.

He was born Nov. 20, 1955, in Rochester.

On June 14, 2014, in Plymouth, he married Janet L. Watkins, who survives.

He also is survived by his daughter, Amanda (Josh) Mills, Oxford, Miss.; his son, Brandon (Kayla) Hinton, Montgomery, Mich.; and his grandson, Cohen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Paul and Evelyn Lucille Quimby Hinton, and his brother, Kenneth Hinton.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at Palmer Funeral Home, Lakeville.

Contributions in memory of Chuck may be made to the family in care of Palmer Funeral Home, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46614. Online condolences may be offered to the family at palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Doris June Ihnen

Doris June (Silvius) Ihnen, 88, Akron, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at her home.

She was born June 24, 1934, in Dixon, Ill. On Aug. 24, 1954, she married James L. Ihnen, who preceded her in death in 2001.

She is survived by her son, Steve Ihnen, Akron; daughters, Janet Martin, Fort Wayne, and

Debra (Jerry) Hartzler, Akron; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother-inlaw, Don Werner, Mount Morris, Ill.; and sister-inlaw, Esther Silvius, Ashton, Ill.

She also was preceded in death by her son, James Lyn Ihnen; her parents, Ross and Nellie Culler Silvius; brothers, Dwight C. Silvius and Wayne Silvius; sister, Wilma Ruth Werner; sister-inlaw, Doris Silvius; and son-in-law Edward Allen Martin.

Graveside services and funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 28, at South Pleasant Cemetery, North Manchester, and at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. A time of memory will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at South Pleasant Cemetery, North Manchester, for those unable to attend the funeral service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231 or to the Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962.

James K. Moyer

James K. Moyer, 68, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at Life Care Center, Rochester

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He was born Oct. 26, 1954, in Plymouth.

He is survived by his children, Jennifer (Tom) Kelso, Noblesville, James (Audra) Moyer, Argos, Garth Moyer, Plymouth, and Brandon Moyer, Plymouth; siblings, Yvonne (Jerry) Quint, Plymouth, Doug Moyer, Oregon, Wis., and Diane Johnson, Plymouth; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Luella Zehner Moyer; brother, Neil Moyer; and a nephew.

Visitation and a time of sharing were held Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Burial followed in New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.

Janice S. Nelson

Janice S. Nelson, 93, Leiters Ford, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 3, 1929, in Rochester. She married John Riley Nelson, who preceded her in death in 2002.

She is survived by her daughters, Christine Sellers, Plymouth, Margaret (Allen) Barrett, Rochester, and Karen Hoff and

companion Joe Bowers, Culver; sons, John Michael Nelson, Leiters Ford, and Martin Riley Nelson, Leiters Ford; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Brent Bartholomew, Lafayette; and several nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her parents, John Robert and Oneita Irene Lowe Weller; a grandson; a great-granddaughter; sister, Caralee Gordon; and brothers, Robert Weller and David Weller.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester.

Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the John Nelson Scholarship Fund through the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, 227 E. Ninth St., Rochester, IN 46975.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at goodfamilyfh.com.

Debbie Payton

Debbie Payton, 56, Rochester, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at

The Meadows, Warsaw.

She was born May 25, 1966, in Pekin, Ill.

She is survived by her sons, William (Paige) Robinson, Rochester, and Dakota Vogt and companion Taylor Biltz, Rochester; four grandchildren; sisters, Diane Fuller, Missouri, and Faye Matejewski, Pekin, Ill.; brother, Donnie Payton, Mississippi; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Joseph and Darlene D. Dirks Payton, and sisters, Chris and Karen.

Private family services will be held. Good Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at goodfamilyfh.com.

Donald V. Reinhold

Donald Vernon Reinhold, 91, Winamac, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

He was born March 4, 1931, in Monterey. On Aug. 21, 1954, in Oxford, Ala., he married Ruby Doris Sprayberry, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his sons, Anthony (Sue) Reinhold, Valparaiso, Randy (Rhonda) Reinhold, Virginia Beach, Va.,

and Greg (Tina) Reinhold, Falls Church, Va.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Hammond, Rensselaer, and Florence John, Harlingen, Texas; sisters-in-law, Betty Reinhold, Francesville, and Sharon Reinhold, Sebring, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Grace Hassenplug Reinhold; sister, Wilma Reinhold; brothers, Eldon Reinhold, Clair Reinhold and Marion Reinhold; and brother-in-law, Jerry Hammond.

Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Burial took place at Winamac Cemetery, McKinley Addition, Winamac, with the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion conducting military graveside honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pulaski County 4-H Fair, Pulaski Health Care Center Activities Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Online tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Mike Swafford, 58, Akron, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at his residence.

Swafford

He was born Sept. 23, 1964, in Kosciusko County. On May 2, 1993, in Murfreesboro, Tenn., he married Debra Netherton, who survives.

He also is survived by his children, Matthew Swafford, Kentucky, Daniel (Rayann) Swafford, Pennsylvania, Whitney (Jerry) Mort, Indiana, Morgan Swafford, Indiana; six grandchildren; siblings, Ricky Lee Swafford, Akron, and Patricia (Cordell) Hull, Silver Lake; and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Mary Ann Willard Swafford, and a grandson.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Interment took place at Akron Cemetery, Akron.

Memorial contributions can be made to the animal shelter of the donor’s choice or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

Memories and online condolences may be shared at hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

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Mike

Marjorie Mae Thomas

Marjorie Mae Thomas, 99, Winamac, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born May 25, 1923, in Winamac. On Oct. 10, 1942, she married Robert M. Thomas, who preceded her in death in 2004.

She is survived by her sons, Marshall Lee (Lesa) Thomas, Winamac, and Dean Allen (Diana) Thomas, Winamac; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Lydia Frieske Freeman; sisters, Dorothy Seidel, Olive Braun, Clara Ruth Rude and Mary Jane Sloderbeck; brothers, Paul Freeman, Marion Freeman, Vernal Freeman, Roger Freeman, Lloyd Freeman, George Freeman and Bill Freeman.

Private graveside services will be held at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac, where burial will follow.

Online condolences may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Beverly Diane Vires

Beverly Diane Vires, 57, North Judson, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in North Judson.

She was born May 24, 1965, in Winamac. On Jan. 27, 1985, in Knox, she married William Vires Jr., who survives.

She also is survived by her daughters, Amanda Vires, North

B IRTHS

Emmett

Emmett Gene Groff, Kewanna, was born at 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Jamesson Lee Hoffman

Ashley McCall and Tyler Hoffman, Star City, are the parents of a son born at 8:23 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He

Liberty, Amy (Tad) Banks, Rochester, Billy (Nathan) Krueger, LaPorte, and Beverly (Kenneth) Fenwick, Jacksonville, N.C.; nine grandchildren; brothers, Ray Katschke, Denham, Bill Katschke, Rochester, Norman Katschke, Winamac, and Kenny Katschke, Knox; and sisters, Betty Hurlburt, Winamac, and Nancy Riley, Wallingford, Ky.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dorothy Lisenby Katschke.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 28, at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Knox.

Contributions may be made to the family.

Derek A. Wray

Derek A. Wray, 33, Warsaw , died Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

He was born Sept. 21, 1989, in Warsaw. He married Jordan Wray, who survives.

He also is survived by his stepchildren, Avaleigh, Brantley and Connlee Fuller, Warsaw; his parents, Chris and Barb Wray, Warsaw; brothers, Aaron Marshall, Warsaw, and Jared Wray, Warsaw; grandparents, Lewis and Dorothy Wray, Bourbon, and George and Shirley Chunn, Akron; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by an infant child; grandfathers, Lowell Long and Curtis Lucas; grandmother, Shirley Wray; and aunt, Tina Yoder.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 23.

Memorial donations may be directed to the family, who will contribute to area recovery programs.

To share a remembrance of Derek or to offer condolences to the family, visit mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Fulton Animal Clinic to host low-cost vaccine clinic

Fulton County Animal Clinic, 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester, will host a low-cost vaccine clinic from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11. Appointments are required.

The clinic will offer a basic dog/ cat package, which includes an exam, rabies and DHLPP/FVRCP combo vaccine for $50.

A basic puppy/kitten package inclues an exam, dewormer and DHLPP/FVRCP combo vaccine for $40.

The clinic will also offer Lyme vaccine, bordetella vaccine, heartworm testing, feline leukemia/FIV testing, microchip and flea/tick/heartworm prevention.

All dogs must be leashed, and all cats must be in a carrier. Please bring health records if applicable.

For more information, go to fultoncoanimalcenter.org

Full kennels

As of Wednesday, Nov. 23, FCAC dog kennels were full and the center is in need of more adoptions. To get a good

look and descriptions, go to petfinder.com/search/pets-foradoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D =IN567&sort%5B0%5D=recent ly_added.

All dogs are spayed/neutered, on monthly preventatives and current on vaccines.

Dog meet and greets and adoptions are by appointment. Please submit an application online at fultoncoanimalcenter.org/application-to-adopt.

Once submitted FCAC staff will review and then contact you to set up a meet and greet. If it’s a match, you can take the dog home on the same day. Any other dogs in the home must come to the meet and greet at FCAC also.

FCAC currently has 30 cats and kittens available for adoption as of Nov. 23.

FCAC allows walk-ins for kitten/cat adoptions, but they highly recommend submitting an application ahead of time to streamline the adoption process. Please allow for extra time and

patience for processing your application if you choose to walk-in. Applications may or may not be approved on the same day, if they are running behind with scheduled appointments.

To get pre-approved to adopt submit an application at fultoncoanimalcenter.org/apply-toadopt-a-cat.

The kitten/cat you select on your application does not have to be the one you adopt. You can meet other cats and see who you fall in with. To see available kittens/cats go to petfinder.com/ search/pets-for-adoption/.

Remember to bring a cat carrier. If you don’t have one, FCAC has cardboard carriers available to purchase for an additional $5. All kitties must leave FCAC in a secure carrier.

FCAC also offers a two-week “Foster with Intent to Adopt Program” which allows up to two weeks to make sure your feline choice is a great fit for your home before finalizing your adoption.

Updates and happenings

Handmade holiday cards. Everyone is invited to join the “Make Your Own Christmas Cards” session at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library. It will start at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.

Teresa Flickinger will be sharing her love of Christmas card making. There will be lots of Christmas craft supplies for participants to use. All you need to bring is yourself, a friend or family member — or two, or three — and your creativity. —o—

A very special, very jolly guest. Santa Claus will be the guest of honor at the Holiday Stroll in downtown Rochester 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2.

say hi (and maybe whisper a wish list).

He’ll be at the little red Santa House in downtown Rochester 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Also you can visit Santa 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, Thursday, Dec. 8, or Friday, Dec. 9. Jarretty’s downtown will be hosting Breakfast with Santa 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10.

Santa House hours continue 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, and Thursday, Dec. 15; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18; 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, and Thursday, Dec. 22; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23.

its. The Maxinkuckee Singers are on the road, brightening the season with free Christmas concerts.

If you missed their concert Nov. 29 in Bremen, you’ll have several more chances to hear them sing.

The group is scheduled to perform 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Argos United Methodist Church; 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at the Plymouth Church of the Brethren; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Rochester Grace United Methodist Church; 7:30 p.m. EST (6:30 p.m. local time) at Knox United Methodist Church; 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Plymouth Rees Theater; and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Culver United Church of Christ.

weighed 8 pounds, 2.5 ounces and was 19.75 inches long. Jamesson joins two siblings, sister Penelope, 4, and brother Marshall, 19 months. Maternal grandmother is Sandy LaBuda, Medaryville. Maternal great-grandparents are Alice LaBuda, Medaryville, and Butch LaBuda, Winamac. Paternal great-grandparents are Kenneth Davis, Medaryville, and Arthur and Barbara Hoffman, Winamac.

C OUNTY R EPORT

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Fulton County courts: Young — Matthew Young, Rochester, and Angel Young, Rochester. With children.

Court News

Circuit Court

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

Complaints

Communitywide FCU v. Mitchell D. Green, Rochester, $5,901.54, interest, fees.

Superior Court

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

Complaints

Discover Bank v. Brenda Manuwal, Rochester, $1,758.67.

Synchrony Bank v. Vicki Hines, Rochester, $2,770.25.

Foreclosures

Ruoff Mortgage Co. v. David Salyer and Katina Salyer, both of Akron, $87,799.35.

Traffic Violations

Give Santa your wish list, meet a reindeer, watch ice sculpting and listen to the Rochester High School Band and the Fulton County Choral Club. You can also visit downtown stores and enjoy free hot chocolate, popcorn, cookies and candy. The event is being hosted by the Rochester Downtown Partnership. —o—

Not flying away just yet. Actually, Santa will be in town a lot in December to make sure he visits with every little one who wants to

Then Santa has to get back to the North Pole because of a longstanding engagement on Dec. 24. —o—

The bells are ringing. The Akron Salvation Army is again ringing the bell to collect red kettle donations at the post office/ Lake City Bank in town starting at 10 a.m. every Saturday until Dec. 17. Members of the United We Stand Ministries of Akron church are doing the bell ringing. If you would like to donate but can’t make it to the kettle, you may mail a check to United We Stand Ministries of Akron at P.O. Box 173, Akron IN 46910 with a notation that it’s for the Akron Salvation Army. All proceeds stay in the Akron area to help neighbors in need.

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It’s a treat to help out. The Fellowship Guild of Rochester First Baptist Church will participate in a Dairy Queen Sponsor Night 4 p.m. until closing on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Proceeds from the evening will be designated for mission projects.

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Spend a Sunday afternoon at the movies. The Fulton Liberty Lions Club will be hosting a Christmas movie matinee 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, in the Fulton Community Building.

The following fines and levies were assessed in Fulton County courts:

Speeding — Joseph M. Molnar, Dunnellon, Fla., $171.00; Braysen T. Bourne, Middlebury, $171.00; Tyler J. Powers, Lafayette, $160.50; Muntaseer M. Islam, Carmel, $171.00; Justin D. Birchfield, Milford, $150.50; Reid T. Johnson, Monticello, $160.50; Jennifer M. Warstler, Syracuse, $160.50; Randy A. Alber, Claypool, $150.50; Verne E. Searer, Elkhart, $160.50; and Dylan T. Siebert, Rochester, $150.50.

Operating With Expired Plates — Timothy A. Driscoll, Holland, Mich., $160.

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A powerful message. Victory Life Center is presenting evangelist Roger Miller 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at New Beginnings Glorious Church, 204 18th St., Rochester. Miller will speak about his personal life challenges with addiction and suicidal thoughts and how he was able to overcome and dedicate his life to God. A free meal will follow the free event. All are welcome. For more information, call Carol Whitlock at (574) 201-9500.

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Lifting voices and holiday spir-

The featured film is “Elf” — and you can see it for free. Popcorn and drinks will be available for sale, and each person attending will receive a free Christmas cookie. Folding chairs will be provided, but the club encourages people to bring a blanket or pillow to get comfortable and enjoy the show.

This event is put on by the Fulton Liberty Lions Club with funding from the Northern Indiana Community Foundation.

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A little trip to Twelve Mile. If you’re in the market for artisanmade holiday crafts, take a trip to Twelve Mile on Saturday, Dec. 3. The Country Christmas Craft Show will be taking place 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Building there. Food will be available at the Firehouse Cafe.

Gene Groff

at your home or business.

Tippecanoe Valley FFA teams excel at recent invitationals

The Tippecanoe Valley FFA Chapter competed in both the Triton and Northwestern invita-

tionals over the last few weeks, where both the Senior Forestry Team and the Junior Entomolo-

Transform plastic grocery bags into a mat

If you are being overrun with plastic grocery bags and you also like craft projects, you are in luck.

Ellen Boardman, Tippecanoe River State Park educator, will be sharing her skill at making a oneof-a-kind mat from plastic bags.

The craft instruction will start at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.

Participants should bring a bag of their bags with them. Call the library at (574) 6532011 for more information.

gy Team won both competitions.

The Forestry team had to identify leaves, seeds, woods and diseases as well as take a written test on forestry management. The team was 2nd at the area contest and will compete at state on Dec. 10 at Purdue University. The forestry team is coached by Michael Jones, FFA advisor.

The junior Entomology team had to identify numerous insects as well as taking a management quiz. The team is coached by Hope Slagle, FFA advisor.

Outlet Youth Center hosts Thanksgiving dinner

On Nov. 22, The Outlet Youth Center hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for all attending students and families, volunteers and board members. 65 people attended the event at 491 Apache Drive.

“It was such a cool experience to watch our students take pride in the space and share it with their families. They introduced them to our volunteers, and we got to meet so many parents we hadn’t yet been able to meet. It was the first time we were really able to bring the entire ‘family’ together,” said Taylor Showley, assistant director at The Outlet. The Outlet was closed the remainder of Thanksgiving week but reopened on Tuesday, Nov. 29, for the After School Program open from 3-5:30 p.m. to students in sixth through 12th grade.

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Hope for the future

(Read: Phillippians 3:17-21)

“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 3:20)

If you were moving to a new home, you would want to know all about the community to which you are going. And since we will spend

Let’s study the Bible

eternity some place, we ought to know something about it. The information concerning heaven is found in the Bible. When we talk about heaven, earth grows dilapidated by comparison. Our problems and sorrows here

seem so much less, when we have a clear anticipation of the future. Nothing will keep our minds spiritual more than looking for the coming of Christ; but “watch out for the worldly crowd,” Paul warns his readers. He expresses here great sorrow in a letter filled otherwise with joy. Paul is weeping over the professed Christians whose lives were bearing the fruit of worldlymindedness. He describes them: (1) they mind earthly things, which means they think only of this world and what it has to offer; (2) they live for the flesh, for their god is their stomach; and (3) their end is destruction. These people are the enemies of the cross of Christ. The cross defeated the world and the flesh; the cross speaks of sacrifice and suffering, yet these people live for the world and seek only to please themselves. What an awful

thing, to be an enemy of the cross, yet a professed Christian.

Our citizenship (“conversation”) is in heaven (Philippians 3:20).

When people become members of God’s family, their names are written down in heaven (Luke 10:20).

They become citizens of heaven. This means they live for the glory of heaven and not for the praise of this earth. Citizens should honor their own countries, and surely the Christian will honor heaven. The people in Philippi were not governed by Macedonian laws, but by Roman laws; likewise, the church lives by heaven’s laws. Philippi was a colony of Rome in Macedonia, and Christians make up a colony of heaven on earth. Many times, the laws of heaven conflict with the laws of earth, but our responsibility is to obey God, not men.

What a blessed future the citizen of heaven has. Paul proclaims, “We shall be like him.” Our humble body will be changed to be like his glorious body. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 to see what a happy event the return of Christ will be for the saint. Of course, this will be a day of resurrection and reunion, but it will also be a day of reckoning and reward. May we be found faithful to him and not ashamed at his coming (1 John 2:28-3:3).

A Christian has peace of conscience, peace of soul, and peace with God. In the midst of troubles and difficulties he has a spring in his step, a joy in his soul, a smile on his face and a home in heaven for all eternity.

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

New titles to check out in Akron

Looking for something to read? The Akron Public Library has several new titles in stock.

New fiction titles include: “All Good People Here” by Ashley Flowers; “Nightwork” by Nora Roberts; “Free Fall” by Nancy Mehl; “Going Rogue” by Janet Evanovich; “The High Note” by Danielle Steele; “Behind the Light of Golowduyn” by Deborah M. Hathaway; “The Element of Love” by Mary Connealy; and “Under the Starry Skies” by Tracie Peterson.

In the nonfiction section are: “James Patterson” by James Patterson; “Invisible Storm” by Jason Kander; “Diana, William, and Harry” by James Patterson; “Your Daily Phil: 100 Days of Truth and Freedom to Heal America’s Soul” by Phil Robertson; “Dynamic Aging” by Katy Bowman; and “The Queen: A Life in Pictures” by Victoria Murphy.

The Akron Carnegie Public Library is located at 205 E. Rochester St., Akron.

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