“I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also” (John 14:3).
By THE REV. RON PURKEY
First, the armies of Christ will come from Heaven (Revelation 19:11-16). In Revelation 4:1, heaven opens to let the church in; but here, heaven opens to let Christ and his armies ride forth in victory
At his trial, Christ said that the father could send legions of angels to deliver him; and here the Lord rides forth with the armies of glory: the Old Testament saints, the church, and the angels (Matthew 25:31; 1 Thessalonians 3:13).
In 6:1, the Antichrist had ridden on a white horse, imitating Christ, but here the “Faithful and True” (verse 11) rides forth to judge and make war (Psalm 45).
This description of Christ is thrilling! He is no longer on a
humble donkey, but on a fiery white charger. His eyes are not filled with tears as when he beheld Jerusalem; nor is he wearing a mocking crown of thorns.
Instead of being stripped by His enemies, he wears a garment dipped in blood, signifying judgment and victory. When on earth, he was abandoned by his followers; but here the armies of heaven follow him in conquest.
His mouth does not speak “words of grace” (Luke 4:22), but rather the word of victory and justice. See Isaiah 11:4. He comes to rule with a rod of iron (Psalm 2).
He comes not to bear the wrath of God on the cross, but to tread the winepress of God’s wrath at the Battle of Armageddon. He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
Remember, the armies of the east have gathered in Palestine to oppose the Beast and his armies. But, when they see the sign of the son of man in the heavens, they will all unite to oppose Christ. Read again Revelation 16:12-16 and 14:14-20.
Second, the announcement of judgment on Earth (Revelation 19:17-21). The angel announces that the armies of earth
will lose the battle. In fact, there will not be much of a battle, for Christ will destroy his enemies instantly (2 Thessalonians 1).
Notice the repetition of the word “flesh” in this section, signifying that mankind is only flesh and can never successfully fight against God. “Flesh” has been the source of trouble since the fall of Adam.
Flesh does not change; God has condemned flesh; flesh can never please God. How foolish for flesh to fight against Christ! Even “kings, captains, and mighty men” (verse 18) are no match for the King of Kings.
Christ will destroy the armies with the word, the sword that comes from his mouth (Hebrews 4:12). Men would not bow to his word and receive the Gospel; now they must be slain by that same word. Christ not only destroys the armies of the beast, He also takes Satan and casts him into the bottomless pit (Revelation 20:1-3). See also Isaiah 63, Zecheriah 14, and Joel 2-3.
Read Ron Purkey’s Bible study outlines free at rcpbibleoutlines. com. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.
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The concerts included testimony from musicians about their lives and how they got to know God.
“It’s music with a message, so a lot of (the) artists (at our events) are recovering addicts and things like that,” said Owens.
The events also included information on resources helping with addiction and homelessness.
“In 2024, there were two people who left (our event) and ended up in homes to get help, and in the first year, there was a gal that was homeless ... and we ended up being able to find her housing,” said Owens.
Food is also provided at the concerts, with Freedom in the Streets partnering with the organization Feed the 5,000.
A third concert is planned for Oct. 5 at a yet to be determined location in Rochester.
Owens noted anyone is welcome to come to the free events and they don’t need to be facing homelessness, addiction or other like problems.
Freedom in the Streets also is focused on helping kids at local juvenile detention centers and hosting church retreats.
It’s done one retreat so far at a church in Ohio and has another planned for Minnesota.
“We do go nationwide, but I really want to focus a lot on Rochester,” said Owens.
People are welcome to contact Owens at (765) 524-4703 or freedominthestreets@gmail.com to have the organization do a church retreat. More information may be found on Freedom in the Streets’ Facebook page or TikTok.
Owens is joined on the organization’s board by Cara Turner, Sarah Reynolds, Candy Trosper and Jenna Christensen.
Owens said the organization is also trying to get grants for funding as well as become a mission for churches to contribute money to.
the ministry’s
is “bringing
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life, hope and love with the truth and
light of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit to communities across the country.”
PRAYER People pray as part of an event put on by Fulton County-based nonprofit Freedom in the Streets. Photo provided by Sarah Reynolds.
Jerry Lynn Leavell Crop Insurance Agent Retiree
Jerry Lynn Leavell 81, Rochester, passed away at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on March 30, 1944, in Rochester, the son of Robert D. and Hazel Marie (Boldry) Leavell. He graduated from North Caston High School in 1962. On July 27, 1968, in Greentown, he married the love of his life, Betty Ann Barker, and they spent 57 wonderful years together.
Jerry graduated from Purdue University with a degree in agriculture education. He started his professional career teaching at Eastern High School and at Clinton Central High School before becoming a salesman for Funks G Seeds and district and regional sales manager for Kent Feeds. He worked for many years as an insurance agent for Indiana Farm Bureau, and recently retired in January 2025, as a crop insurance agent. He had also been founder and president of Evangelistic Education Ministries.
Jerry had been a member of the Cross Church and the Rochester Optimist Club. He enjoyed reading, writing articles for E.E.M., following Purdue University sports and loved springtime to monitor all the spring planting.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Leavell, Rochester; children, Michelle Leavell, Indianapolis and Parry S. (Tina) Leavell, Auburn; one grandchild, Luca Leavell, Auburn; siblings, Jack (Nancy) Leavell, Cary, North Carolina, Jeff Leavell, Fenton, Mo. and Judy (Ken) Uiselt, Mercer, Pa.; his canine pal, Max; sisters-in-law, Barbara Echelbarger, Greentown, Sharon Sharp, Indiana, Zana (Terry) Hall, Wisconsin, and Alice Leavell, Noblesville; brothers-in-law, Wayne Steele, Florida and Mason Landis, Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joan Steele; brother, Joe Leavell; and sister-in-law, Donna Jean Landis.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Cross Church at werthecross.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh.com.
Patricia G. Stansbury Administrative
Assistant
Patricia G. Stansbury 97, Rochester, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Hickory Creek, Rochester.
She was born on Nov. 27, 1927, in Akron, the daughter of Odie M. and Nona G. (Van Lue) Keesey. On Nov. 26, 1947, in Rochester, she married Joseph D. Stansbury; who preceded her in death on June 3, 2011.
Patricia worked as an administrative assistant with her husband in the lumber business in Danville, Ill., Champaign, Ill. and had been a homemaker. She had been a member of the St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Downers Grove, Ill. and along with her husband, spent many years living in Arizona.
Survivors include her son, Stephen Stansbury, Rochester; grandchildren, Matthew (Kathryn) Stansbury, Jonesboro, Ark., Jennifer Stansbury, Lisle, Ill. and John (Kim) Stansbury, Naperville, Ill.; and four great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and 11 siblings.
Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, May 5, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Burial followed in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center.
Online condolences may be expressed at zimmermanbrosfh. com.
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Court News
Circuit Court
The following petitions have been filed in Fulton Circuit Court, Judge Arthur Christopher Lee presiding: Complaints
American Express National Bank v. Daniel Coffer, Rochester, $5,858.44
Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Daniel Kruse, $6,195.36
Rochester
Discover Bank v. Jorge Martinez, Akron, $7,339.29; Norma Mitchell, Columbus, Ohio, $25,079.64
Midland Credit Management v. Liam Leininger, Warsaw, $1,138.65
Superior Court
The following petitions have been filed in Fulton Superior Court, Judge
Gregory L. Heller presiding: Complaint
Drive Now Auto Credit Company, INC. v. Lauriel Birchmeier, Rochester, $11,766; Jefferey McCoy, Burket, $12,467.63; William Barnes III, Indianapolis, $14,475.12
Credit Service International v. Cori Peregrine, Culver, $1,563.18
LVNV Funding LLC v. Jason Crispen, Rochester, $1,304.54
Traffic Violations
The following fines and levies were paid in Fulton County courts: Disregarding lighted signal, signals exhibiting colored lights — Ronald Thompson, Rochester, $164.50 Learners permit violation, speeding — Stiven Irandunda, Louisville, Ky., $189.50
No valid drivers license, speed-
Toni L. Smith
Toni L. Smith, 68, Rochester , died Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later time.
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is entrusted with the arrangements.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at goodfamiyfh.com.
ing — Jeremiah Moore, South Bend, $179.50
Operating with expired plates — William Lewis, La Porte, $164; Grace Hiroms, Rochester, $164; Sage Pearson, Rochester, $164; Kristin Overmyer, Macy, $164
Speeding — Quincie Owens, Kokomo, $164.50; Joao Ibarra, Elkhart, $154.50; Eric Frank, Zionsville, $164.50; Monye Wilson, Norton Shores, Mich., $165; Joi Sibande, Fishers, $164.50; Sandra Stutler, Plymouth, $175; Zachary Brewster, Beech Grove, $154.50; Cory Wells, Rochester, $154.50; Nicole Mokoma, Mishawaka, $164.50; Zachary Lee, Noblesville, $175; Nicolas Mazine, Carmel, $154.50; Thomas Kervan, Indianpolis, $164.50; Brett Fitzpatrick, San Marcos, Calif., $154.50; Talenge Katenga, Mishawaka, $156; Nicholas Swisher, South Bend, $154.50; Tamara McCrory, Plainfield, $164.50; Sarah Al-Droubi, Whitestown, $154.50; Taylor Martin, Cincinnati, Ohio, $154.50; Skyler Miller, Whiteland, $154.50; Eric Tellier, St. Petersburg, Fla., $175; Daniel Palmisano, Penwater, Mich., $164.50; Amia Iles, Indianapolis, $164.50; Mtupeke Msendele, Bowling Green, Ky., $175; Daniel Palmisano, Penwater, Mich., $164.50; Amell Byrd, Indianapolis, $175; Alyssa Phelps, Atoka, Tenn., $175
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Fulton County Clerk of the Court: Eastgate-Goshorn
Joseph Eastgate, 46, Rochester, and Elizabeth Goshorn, 38, Rochester.
Donini-Conrad
Joseph Donini, 21, Rochester, and Kinzie Conrad, 21, Rochester. Vandeputte-Lewis
Kenneth Vandeputte, 27, Culver, and Deanna Lewis, 25, Rochester.
Simpson-Miller
Michael Simpson, 33, Akron, and Amber Miller, 33, Akron.
The following couple has filed for a marriage dissolution in Fulton County courts: DeSonia — Daniel DeSonia, Rochester, and Mecca DeSonia, Rochester. No minor children.
PATRICIA G. STANSBURY
Kyle Scott Hartley Jr. Amy and Kyle Hartley, Argos, are the parents of a son, Kyle Scott, born at 7:26 a.m. Saturday, April 26, in Woodlawn Health. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. He joins sibling, Kyndall, 11.
TONI L. SMITH
Annual Clays for Cancer benefits Wheels On Fire
For the 10th year, the Fulton County Gun Club hosted Clays for Cancer.
Beaver Dam Community Church’s Wheels on Fire-Cancer Crusaders is benefiting from the event held on Saturday, April 26. Running the event were Don Barker, Diane Powell and other members of the club.
Patrons could participate in a clay shooting tournament, silent auction, breakfast and lunch and target shooting. The day generated $6,321 to donate to Wheels on Fire, with funds raised by the group helping local cancer patients in Kosciusko and Fulton Counties.
The winners of the tournament are as follows:
• Class A champ: Adam Kingsley over Mike Cook.
• Class A runner-up: Mark Rees.
• Class B champ: Anna Kingsley.
• Class B runner-up: James Ellsworth.
• Class C champ: Jarod, no last name given.
• Class C runner-up: Tom Kingsley.
• Lady Champion: Christine Thompson. The Wheels on Fire-Cancer Crusaders would like to thank the Fulton County Gun Club for their continued support. If you would like to donate to Cancer Crusaders, please visit beaverdamcc.org and click on the online giving tab. Look for the Wheels on Fire donate button.
CROWD People are shown at the Fulton County Gun Club’s annual Clays for Cancer fundraiser on Saturday, April 26. Photo provided by Christina Morehouse.
SHOOTERS — People line up to shoot at the Fulton County Gun Club’s annual Clays for Cancer fundraiser on Saturday, April 26. Photo provided by Christina Morehouse.
Stroke Awareness Month: A vital reminder for prevention and action
By DAWN GABRICH, MS, LAT, ATC Woodlawn Health
Editor’s Note: Dawn Gabrich is the Stroke Coordinator at Woodlawn Health
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or disrupted. May is Stroke Awareness Month, a critical time to focus on the impact of strokes and raise awareness about prevention, symptoms and the importance of quick intervention.
In the United States, more than 795,000 strokes happen every year, making it one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability. These numbers are alarming, but the good news is one can take action.
• The first step is to understand and reduce your risk factors.
• Manage your blood pressure, this is the most important risk factor. Work with your provider to keep your BP in a healthy range.
• Quit smoking. Smoking damages your blood vessels, decreases oxygen in your blood and makes it more likely to clot.
• Manage diabetes and heart disease.
• Follow your provider’s recommendations to maintain healthy blood glucose levels and consider blood thinners.
• Lower your cholesterol. This helps keep your blood vessels healthy.
• Exercise and eat healthy. Physical inactivity and obesity
contribute to high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. Next, if you suspect stroke, be fast to recognize and respond to the signs quickly. “BE FAST” is a way to remember the most common signs of stroke:
B = Balance (watch for sudden loss of balance)
E = Eyes (check for sudden vision loss/double vision)
F = Face (look for an uneven smile/facial droop)
A = Arm (check if one arm is suddenly weak)
S = Speech (listen for newly slurred speech)
T = Time (call 9-1-1 right away)
If you or someone you know shows these signs, don’t wait to get help. Don’t go to sleep and see if it’s better in the morning. Time is brain and treatment needs to be started right away to save brain cells and limit the effects of stroke.
Woodlawn Health is a certified stroke ready center and is
prepared with a team of highly trained professionals and equipment to rapidly assess and treat patients suspected of having a stroke. It’s one way we are earning the right to care for you, your family and our community.
References: cdc.gov/stroke and ninds.nih.gov.
Trine inducts area students into Order of the Engineer
Fifty-three students in Trine University’s Allen School of Engineering and Computing were inducted into the Order of the Engineer for the spring semester. The following student was among those inducted:
• Shane Wood, Akron, majoring in computer engineering.
A ring ceremony on April 23 in Fabiani Theatre celebrated the public induction of candidates into the Order of the Engineer, a fellowship of engineers who are trained in science and technology and dedicated to the practice, teaching or administration of their profession.
During the ceremony, engineering students are invited
to accept the Obligation of the Engineer and a stainless steel ring is placed on the smallest finger of the working hand. The obligation is a formal statement of an engineer’s responsibilities to the public and to the profession. Both the order and the obligation serve to stimulate public recognition by engineers of two basic principles: that the primary purpose of the engineering profession is the protection of the public health, safety and welfare; and that all members of the engineering profession share a common bond.
Trine University conducted its first ring ceremony in November 1978.
DAWN GABRICH, MS, LAT, ATC
By WHITNEY DOWNARD Indiana Capital Chronicle
Gov. Mike Braun signed a whopping 56 bills into law Friday, May 2, including measures setting contentious work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients and evaluating the addition of secessionist Illinois counties to Indiana.
Twenty of the bills came from the Senate, led by Senate Enrolled Act 2 — which would require enrollees under the Healthy Indiana Plan to either work or volunteer for 20 hours a week or risk losing their benefits. The proposal includes over a dozen exemptions and must also get the stamp of approval from the federal government before being enacted, however.
Other Senate ideas include a handful of health bills — one reforming prior authorization requirements and a wide-ranging omnibus package — along with public safety and energy matters.
One adopts a new set of eyewitness identification procedures — a move celebrated by exonerees wrongly convicted of crimes partly due to mistaken eyewitness identification.
The Innocence Project reports that over a third of wrongful con-
victions stem from such errors, including Indiana’s Leon Benson. Benson spent over 24 years imprisoned for a murder he didn’t commit.
A small modular nuclear reactor pilot program will also move forward, part of a package of bills drafted with the intention of bringing the technology to Indiana.
Among the 36 House-originated bills signed Friday were three chamber GOP priorities.
House Enrolled Act 1005 continues incentivizing housing construction while House Enrolled Act 1006 creates a prosecutor review board to scrutinize so-called “noncompliant” prosecutors.
The final priority measure, House Enrolled Act 1008, establishes a commission to study
Hoosier absorption of secessionist Illinois counties — though such a move would also require Prairie State consent and federal approval.
Other House bills set to become law following Braun’s signature include an Indiana National Guard enlistment boost, a “Medicaid diversion program,” and new pediatric cancer research grants.
Additionally, a transportation infrastructure funding revamp will change how communities fund roads, bridges and more. It eases barriers to tolling and changes up the popular Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. The measure will also increase the speed limit on Interstate 465.
To see the full list of newly signed bills, visit the governor’s 2025 Bill Watch page.
SIGNING Gov. Mike Braun signs a pair of executive orders dealing with unemployment insurance in his Statehouse office on Thursday, Feb. 27. Photo by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz with the Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Henson follows grandfather’s path as Valley boys’ basketball coach
By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer
Eli Henson said he’s always wanted to coach boys’ basketball like his grandfather, Floyd Henson, did at Tippecanoe Valley High School.
On Wednesday night, April 30, he was officially approved for that role.
The Tippecanoe Valley School Board approved Eli Henson 5-0 as the new TVHS boys’ basketball coach at a special meeting.
Eli Henson, who just won the Class 2A state boys’ basketball championship with Manchester High School and was named the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association District 1 Coach of the Year, replaces Joe Luce, who went to Wawasee High School.
Like Luce, Eli Henson should also be taking on the Valley dean of students role.
“You know, my grandfather was the first coach here from 1974-78, so it’s always been a program that I have been very interested in, and it’s never worked out,” he said.
“Just timing worked out this year … I loved talking to (TVHS Principal) Brandon (Kresca), and I loved talking to (TVHS Athletic Director) Sam (Sturtevant) and I loved talking to (TVSC Superintendent Blaine Conley) and it’s worked out that here I am.”
Eli Henson graduated from Elwood High School and Anderson University, later getting a master’s degree in special education from Ball State University.
He’s married to Stephanie, a
second grade teacher at Pierceton Elementary School. They have two kids: son Hayden and daughter Sadie.
TVSC also sent out the below press release on Eli Henson’s hiring.
“Tippecanoe Valley High School is proud to announce the appointment of Eli Henson as the ninth head coach in the 51-year history of its basketball program. Coach Eli Henson has made a strong name for himself in his 15 years as a head basketball coach by turning around two programs with active losing streaks and transforming them into highly competitive, winning teams.
Coach Henson boasts a career winning record of 192-139, which includes two conference championships and two sectional championships.
“Most recently, Coach Henson led the Manchester boys’ basketball program to a state championship in 2025. Manchester’s team played an impressive brand of basketball and represented themselves well all the way to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Coach Henson has been named the IBCA District 1 Coach of the Year and has been appointed as an assistant coach to the Junior AllStar Team.
“‘Coach Henson prioritizes building long-lasting relationships with his players first and foremost,’ said TVHS Principal Brandon Kresca. ‘Once these are established, he believes in playing fast, playing hard and maximizing the talent of each and every player. Coach Henson will be active in his school
community through his leadership position as basketball coach. I am looking forward to this new era of Valley basketball under Coach Eli Henson.’
“‘I am honored to join the Tippecanoe Valley family, known for its strong tradition of excellence,’ said Coach Eli Henson. ‘I am eager to lead the boys’ basketball program, develop our student-athletes, and build a culture of success both on and off the court. Thank you to Superintendent Conley, Principal Kresca and Athletic Director Sam Sturtevant for entrusting me with this incredible opportunity.’
“‘We are thrilled to welcome Coach Eli Henson and his family to the Tippecanoe Valley school corporation to lead our boys’ basketball program,’ said Athletic Director Sam Sturtevant. ‘His background in coaching and commitment to our student-athletes will make a significant positive impact on our program. It was clear early in the process that Eli’s vision for the program is built on excellence, positive culture, and hard work, and I am excited to see the program under his leadership.’
“Eli Henson brings a rich legacy of basketball excellence to Valley, being the grandson of legendary coach Floyd Henson, the son of esteemed player and coach Dave Henson and the nephew of Akron’s alltime leading scorer Steve Henson. Coach Floyd Henson ranks second all-time in career wins with 211 between Akron and Valley, holding a record of 211-115. His conference win percentage at Valley stands at
an outstanding 92.9% (13-1).
“Eli’s father, Dave Henson, graduated from Akron in 1968 and finished his high school basketball career with 823 points, placing him ninth in school history. Eli’s uncle, Steve Henson, graduated from Akron in 1967 and holds the record as the all-time leading scorer in school history with 1,541 points. He is also
the third highest scorer in district history, including Akron and other schools.
“With a family history deeply rooted in basketball success, Eli is poised to lead the team to new heights. The Valley community eagerly anticipates the impact of his leadership and the continuation of the Henson legacy.”
NEW COACH Eli Henson is the new Tippecanoe Valley High School boys’ basketball coach. Shown from left are Henson holding daughter Sadie Henson, wife Stephanie Henson and son Hayden Henson. Photo by Leah Sander.
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FCCF supports new RMS Learning Readiness PE program
The Fulton County Community Foundation is supporting a new initiative at Rochester Middle School that blends physical fitness with academic success.
A $5,500 grant has been awarded to help launch a Learning Readiness Physical Education program at the school.
The LRPE program emphasizes the connection between physical activity and improved cognitive performance. With the funding, RMS will purchase a classroom set of 30 heart rate monitors, allowing every student in PE class to engage in activities designed to elevate heart rates for at least 20 minutes, a benchmark shown to boost memory, focus and overall learning.
“Studies show that physical fitness plays a key role in student success,” said RMS physical education teacher Bryce Roberts, who applied for the grants. “This equipment will help ensure all of my students can participate and
benefit from the program. I want to thank the Northern Indiana Community Foundation for providing RMS with the opportunity to promote lifelong physical fitness in my PE classes! This is
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provided by the FCCF.
and coach Bryce Roberts; and FCCF Director
going to benefit so many students!”
This grant was supported by the foundation’s Brent L. Blacketor Memorial Fund thanks to the generosity of local donors committed to providing support for local charitable public health organizations serving Fulton County.
To learn more about how to support programs like this or apply for future grants, visit nicf.org or contact the foundation at (574) 223-2227.
County Chamber’s next Coffee and Conversation is May 8
The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce will have its next Coffee and Conversation for chamber members on Thursday, May 8. It starts at 7:30 a.m. at Rochester Dining, 835 SR 25, with the
cost free and breakfast available for purchase. People should register for the networking event by contacting the chamber at director@fultoncountychamber.com.
FOR HEALTH The Fulton County Community Foundation recently presented Rochester Middle School with a $5,500 grant for heart rate monitors for physical education class. Shown from left are RMS
Principal Cassie Murphy; students Wyatt Beck, Carson Banks, Carter Overmyer, Gil Newton and Vincent McKee; RMS teacher
