Also known as “The Home of the Classics”, Auburn, Indiana boasts a classic theme that runs deep within the very fabric of the community. Locals―like Martha the Popcorn Lady Falka, Glenn T. Rieke, Charles Eckhart, William McIntosh, Dr. Bonnell Souder, Irene Bisel, Rollie Muhn, John Martin Smith, and others―dedicated themselves to advancing a legacy first envisioned for the “loveliest village of the plain” and nurtured its vibrant heritage. Legendary Locals of Auburn explores the stories of these men and women and offers an insightful look into Auburn's remarkable contributions to American culture.

The Fort Wayne Wizards’ 1993 arrival marked the beginning of professional baseball in northeast Indiana for many. However, the region boasts a rich baseball heritage that traces its roots to the very origins of the game. In fact, baseball and its record books begin with Fort Wayne. Over more than 135 years, dozens of teams have called Fort Wayne their homefield, making players into local legends and stars who excelled in the spotlight of baseball’s biggest stage. Baseball in Fort Wayne recounts the sport’s presence in and around the city, from the earliest days of 1871’s Kekiongas to through the 2006 season, and those who took field in between.

In this book, which started as a letter to my caughters, I share from my own journey as a misfiring shell of a man into a fulfilled and purposeful servant of God. It’s filled with key life lessons and is an inspiring model for others to apply in their own walks with Christ. Readers will learn how acknowledging and relying upon God’s strength enabled me to overcome obstacles—like deep-rooted shame, extreme worry (anxiety) and guilt-ridden fears. In the process, readers get an intimate view of God perfectly preparing my life for greater and more fulfilling purposes.

Get set to feast well while spending less on food costs, and start putting the savings to powerful use in your life! Maximizing food resources is more important right now than at any time since the Great Depression. By achieving a mindset of FoodThrifitng, and cultivating the skills for doing so, you’ll enjoy more breathing room in your budget and greater overall wellness in your life; whether financially, physically, or even spiritually. Chapters include information on smart purchasing, wasting less, proper storage, cultivating your own food, and basic cooking skills (some great FoodThrifting recipes included).