End of My Rope in Florida and Other Abby Columns
A long letter from a 46 year old addict recounts decades of drug use and family turmoil including COPD, disability, job loss, and a plea for help. Abby urges self change and directs to Narcotics Anonymous for support. Another reader asks about sharing leftover pizza with strangers after a bar visit. Abby says the reader is the nicer person and that others could have refused. Veterans are thanked for service and dedication.
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Teen dedicates life to finding World War I combat veterans
Rishi Sharma, a 19 year old from Southern California, interviews World War II veterans daily to preserve their stories before they die. He has conducted about 160 interviews across states, funding the project with GoFundMe and a nonprofit, Heroes of the Second World War.
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Faith and Worship at McDougal Church Events
McDougal Church at Route 550 and McDougal Road Ath ens will host a pancake supper and songfest this Friday November 11 with supper at 5 and music at 6. A holiday dinner follows Saturday November 12 at 1. Graham Chapel adds an evening of gospel hymns Friday November 11 from 7 to 10 open to the community.
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Boxes for Vets volunteers sought for delivery
Airline Church of Christ seeks groups to assemble and deliver boxes of personal care items to VA Hospital residents in Chillicothe the week of November 2027. The goal is 300 boxes. about 200 are filled as the program wraps up Sunday, November 13. Call Willard Love at 608-7041 for details.
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Church to host services at Lindley Inn Sunday
The Athens Church of Christ at 785 W Union St will hold services at The Lindley Inn this Sunday at 2 p.m. Family and friends of residents are invited. On Nov 20 the Athens church will join with New Marshfield Church for a Thanksgiving luncheon. The Meals Program will serve a free Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov 22 from 5 30 to 6 30 p.m. Call 593 7414 for information.
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Gospel Concert Begins With Hot Dogs At Amesville Church
Hooper Ridge Church of Christ at 16295 Hooper Ridge Road Amesville hosts a Fall Gospel Music Concert featuring Jimmy Howson this Saturday November 12 at 6 pm. A hot dog roast precedes at 5 30 pm and post concert fellowship and desserts follow open to the public contact 448 4425 minister Rodger Powell deadline for Friday faith notices Wednesday 1 pm via fax email or mail to Kathy Kerr Athens Messenger.
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Hooper Ridge Road
Amesville
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Athens Messenger
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