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Ricky Lee “Tigger” Rich of Healdton left this life on March 3, 2022 at Oklahoma Heart Hospital in south Oklahoma City at the age of 60 years, 11 months and 27 days. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 9, 2022 at the Abundant Life Worship Center in Ardmore with Bro. Michael Caraway and Sister Mary Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Ringling Memorial Cemetery in Ringling. Services are under the direction and care of Alexander de Wilson Funeral Home.

Ricky was born on March 7, 1961 in Ryan, Oklahoma to Mr. Ruben Leo Rich and Mrs. Jamie (Hodges) Rich Stoneking.

Ricky grew up mostly in southern Oklahoma. He attended Wilson High School. Ricky then enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and proudly served his country. Ricky was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, guns, archery, boating, driving four wheelers, cooking, collecting knives and various fishing tackle. He served with the Healdton Fire Department for over 20 years and enjoyed helping his community. He met the love of his life Vicki Jean (Williams) and they married on March 19, 2021. Together they enjoyed traveling and watching their grandchildren play softball. He has been a truck driver for Brady’s for the past four years and previously worked at Browns Transportation. He attended the Abundant Life Worship Center in Ardmore.

Mr. Rich is predeceased by his father, Leo Rich; brother, Deon Rich and sister-in-law, Jonene Rich, father-in-law, Jerry Stoneking; a sister Candy Porterfield; Grandmother Williams and Uncle Kenneth Hicks.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki (Williams) Rich of home in Healdton; sons, Jeffrey Rich and his wife Tina of Healdton, Brandon Robertson and his wife Codi of Ringling, Curtis Robertson of Lindsay; daughters, Tamara Dover and husband Jarrod of Lindsay, Traci Dodson and husband Nick of Lindsay; mother, Jamie (Hodges) Stoneking of Wilson; sisters, Latina Cox and her husband Mike of Velma, Allene Young of Wilson, Robin Morse and her husband Brent of Wilson; Janie “Cookie” Snow and her husband Hoss of Wilson; brothers, Jodi Rich and wife Leedale of Wilson; grandchildren, Shaylin, Isabelle, Paisley, Lili, Addie, Maxxon, Jasey, Dessie, Ely, Danni, Darrell, Ava, Gabriel, Gracie, Damien, Rusti “Charlie”, Blaine “Bear”; stepmother, Mary Jones of Elmore City; stepfather Melvin Williams Jr. and his wife Fannie of Lindsay; sister-in-law, Jeretta Fierro and husband Martin of Lindsay, brother-in-law, Eddie Ince and Gail of Lindsay; Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Nick Dodson, Curtis Robertson, Brandon Robertson, Jeffrey Rich, Jarrod Dover, Ely Dover, Codi Robertson, Tamara Dover, Traci Dodson, Catie Anderson and Tina Rich.

The bearers of honor are all the grandchildren.

The visits will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Wilson’s Alexander Gray Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be sent to alexanderfuneralhome.org

Editor’s note: Here are the church service changes submitted to the Tribune as a result of COVID-19. Contact your church to see if services not listed below are still taking place.

• Abundant Life Fellowship United Pentecostal Church International, 1040B Washington St., Meadville, has services Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and Bible study and fellowship services Wednesdays at 7 p.m., with Pastor Doug Long. More information: Dial (814) 333-1164.

• Atlantic Community Church, 3468 Atlantic Lake Road, has Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. More information: atlanticcommunitychurch.org Where Facebook.com/theatlanticcommunitychurch.

• Barton Road United Brethren Church, 20262 Barton Road, Meadville, has worship times on Sundays at 9.30am and 6pm, in accordance with current COVID-19 rules.

• Bethany United Methodist Church, 140 Wadsworth Ave., Meadville, has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Masks are optional; distancing precautions. More information: Contact Pastor Sarah Roncolato at (814) 724-6736.

• Bible Baptist Church, 11116 Livermore Road, Meadville, has a Sunday school at 10 a.m., a church service at 11 a.m. and a Wednesday service at 6 p.m.

• Blooming Valley United Methodist Church has services Sundays at 9 am.

• Meadville Calvary, 543 Randolph St., Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. You can also join live via facebook.com/cbcmeadville.

• Cambridge Springs Presbyterian Church, 338 S. Main St., Sunday worship at 11 a.m., with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Recommendations issued by the CDC and the State are followed. More information: Dial (814) 398-4249.

• Dean Sherman’s Channels for Jesus radio show from the Meadville area is at 9:45 am Sundays on WMGW 1490 AM, WTIV 1340 AM and WFRA 1450 AM.

• Church of Harmonial Fellowship meets Sunday at 11 am in the old Third District School Building, 230 Columbia Ave. More information: Call (814) 333-3733.

• Cochranton Presbyterian Church, corner of Smith and Pine Streets, has services at 9:30 am on Sundays.

• Community Bible Church, 37534 Route 408, between Townville and Hydetown, has Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m., Sunday school at 10:10 a.m., Sunday breakfast at 9:00 a.m. and Bible study on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Services can be viewed at Streammedia.tvFacebook and Armstrong channels 23 and 100 Sunday at 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 9 a.m. More information: Rev. Rudolph G. Babcock at (814) 967-3628.

• Emmanuel Community Church, 30 Park Ave., closed until further notice due to the effects of a small but serious fire. Sunday worship will be held at the Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer, 16864 chemin du lac Conneaut, at 11 a.m. Certain precautions will be put in place; masks are optional.

• Epiphany of the Lord Parish will live stream Masses on its Facebook page. Saturday evening mass is at 4:30 p.m. Sunday Masses are at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. at St. Agatha, 353 Pine St.

• Faith Geneva United Methodist Church, 15439 Route 285, Conneaut Lake, has Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday school for children at 11:15 a.m. Masks and social distancing are required. Services are recorded and posted on the church’s Facebook page.

• Fallowfield United Methodist Church, 3993 Leach Road, Atlantic, is holding services Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Then join us on Facebook Live with Pastor Les Hutchins.

• Meadville First Baptist Church, 353 Chestnut St., has Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday school classes for all ages at 9:15 a.m. Services can be viewed on Armstrong Channels 23 and 100 at 10:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month as well as Thursday noon. Services are also streamed live on the First Baptist Church of Meadville PA Facebook page. Babysitting and children’s activities are available.

• First Christian Church, 503 N. Main St., Meadville, has Bible school at 9 a.m. and Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Services can also be viewed at First Christian Church Meadville on YouTube. Robert McGuire is the new Prime Minister. More information: Dial (814) 336-3540.

• Meadville First Presbyterian Church holds Sunday services at 8:30 am and 10:00 am in the sanctuary. Services can also be viewed at meadvillefpc.org via livestream or on Armstrong Channel 23 the first and third Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. More information: Call (814) 333-2161.

• French Creek Community Church, 18320 Conneaut Lake Road, has Sunday services at 10 a.m., also available on the church’s Facebook page.

• Grace United Methodist Church has services on Sundays at 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.

• Hamlin Chapel United Methodist Church, 16460 Route 198, Saegertown, has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. Lenten services March 9 and April 6 at 11 a.m.; bring a lunch bag. Masks are optional; privileged distancing. More information: Contact Larry Miller at (814) 763-3920.

• Harmonsburg Presbyterian Church holds a Sunday service at 9:15 a.m. Fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask.

• Harmonsburg United Methodist Church, 14182 First St., holds worship and Sunday school for children at 9:30 am The church is handicapped accessible.

• Hartstown Presbyterian Church has services at 11:15 a.m. on Sundays and Sunday School at 10 a.m. and follows current CDC guidelines.

• High Street Community Church, 9517 Route 322, Conneaut Lake, has a Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. Masks and social distancing are observed. The church also offers a junior church for all children ages 4-12 during Sunday service. Follow Sunday evening services on the church’s Facebook page. More information: Call (814) 382-2874 or email [email protected].

• Linesville United Methodist Church holds Sunday worship at 11:00 am.

• Littles Corners United Methodist Church, 15382 Route 198, Meadville, has Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. and worship at 9:30 a.m. Lenten services March 2 and 23 at 11 a.m.; bring a lunch bag. Masks are optional. More information: Contact Larry Miller at (814) 763-3920.

• Milledgeville Christian Community Church has Sunday services at 11:30 am with Pastor Curt Brenizer. More information: Dial (814) 720-7548.

• Mumford Chapel United Methodist Church, 20115 Route 285, Cochranton, has Sunday worship at 9 a.m. and Sunday school for children at 9:30 a.m. Services are recorded and posted on the church’s Facebook page. ‘church. More information: Contact Pastor Joy Mumford at (814) 425-8171.

• Norrisville United Methodist Church has services on Sundays at 9 a.m.

• Open Door Baptist Church, 22062 Center Road, Venango, has Family Bible Hour on Sundays at 10 a.m., Morning Worship at 11 a.m., Evening Service at 6 p.m. and Wednesday “Gear Up!” Bible study at 7 p.m., with Pastor Norman Aabye.

• The Notre-Dame de Lourdes church in Cochranton offers a mass on Sundays at 8:00 a.m.

• Park Congregational Church in Meadville has Sunday services at 10:30 am on the upper level of the church.

• Conneaut Lake Presbyterian Church, 145 S. Fifth St., has services Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Call to hear the Sunday message at (602) 580-9207, pass code 4874448, or visit clpresby.org.

• Saegertown United Methodist Church, 620 Euclid Ave., holds Sunday services at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 am; Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; and Grow Kids for K-6 and Youth Group 7-12 on Sundays at 6 p.m. More information: Visit saegertownumc.org or the church’s Facebook page.

• Stone United Methodist Church has in-person worship Sundays at 9 a.m. and broadcasts on Armstrong Channels 23 and 100 and facebook.com/stoneumc.orgwith reruns Thursdays at 10 a.m. on Armstrong.

• St. Anthony of Padua, Cambridge Springs, holds Mass today at 4.30pm and Sunday at 9.30am

• St. Bernadette, Saegertown, celebrates Mass at 8 am on Sundays.

• The Saint Hippolyte church in Frenchtown offers a mass on Sundays at 11 a.m.

• St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 25812 Mt. Pleasant Road, Cambridge Springs, has Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday school for children in grades 3-6 at 10:15 a.m. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. Social distancing is required.

• St. Paul’s Reformed Church, 1070 Park Ave., has services in the church building with a Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. At our gathering, we are following all social distancing guidelines. Alternatively, you can join the live service via Zoom (contact us by email and we will provide you with the link). Additionally, services can be seen on the St. Paul’s Reformed Church in Meadville Facebook page and on Armstrong TV Channel 23 on the first (11 a.m.) and third (10:45 a.m.) Sunday of each month. More information: Call (814) 336-5188 or email [email protected].

• Trinity Lutheran Church, 649 Park Ave., holds Sunday services at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. (also posted on the church’s Facebook page) and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. The church is following CDC guidelines. More information: Dial (814) 336-2654.

• Trinity United Methodist Church, 240 N. Third St., Conneaut Lake, has Sunday school at 8:45 a.m., followed by worship at 10 a.m.; junior church with Bible lesson and crafts for kids during worship; and the meeting of young seniors immediately after worship.

• The Twelve Apostles Lutheran Church at Euclid Avenue and Erie Street in Saegertown holds services on Sundays at 10:15 am and posts them on Facebook. More information: Contact [email protected] or call (814) 763-5384.

• Meadville Unitarian Universalist Church, 346 Chestnut St., has services Sundays at 10:30 a.m. More information: Visit uumeadville.orgemail [email protected] or call (814) 724-4023.

• Guys Mills United Free Evangelical Church, 11534 Route 198, holds in-person services at 10 am on Sundays. Additionally, a live streaming service is available on guymillschurch.com. Bill Cox is the acting pastor.

• United Faith Fellowship Church of God, 561 State St., Meadville, has in-house services on Sundays at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Beverly Williams, acting pastor; children’s Sunday school, first and third Sundays at 10 a.m.; and Bible study, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. More information: Call (814) 336-4124.

• Venango United Methodist Church, 21472 Church St., invites all to attend Sunday services at 9:30 am with Pastor Larry Peters officiating. The Services are also provided on Facebook Live.

Two Lutheran churches and congregations share the same pastor and have found a stronger sense of community through working together.

The Spirit of Life Ministry is a ministry shared by Abundant Life Lutheran Church and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

“So this partnership has been going on for several years, five or six in fact,” says Pastor Jeremy Langner. “It all started with a need that both congregations recognized to partner in partnership with someone else. They hoped to share a pastor and resources together.”

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada organized a regional gathering and it was there that the two churches met and began to talk about this shared ministry.

“They called me at the end of 2019 and we started working on a new, more formal arrangement to partner with each other. In that, we started dreaming up a new vision of who we are together. C That’s when we came up with the name Spirit of Life Ministry to describe who we are together.”

The two congregations still meet separately in their own buildings, one in East St. Paul and the other in Winnipeg.

“We’re collaborating and doing more things together. Especially during this pandemic, we’ve been making decisions together, doing alternate worship, and it’s been great to have a partner in these tough times.”

As of March 2020, the services are online and livestreamed. Pastor Langner says he hopes to have in-person services soon.

“The pandemic brought us together in a new way because all of a sudden place didn’t matter as much. It didn’t matter where you were because anyone could join. Congregations learned get to know each other a little better and it’s built a stronger sense of community.”

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – In an area with no shortage of vacant buildings and empty lots, River Church in Cahokia Heights finds its parking lot full on Sunday mornings.

Bishop Mitchel Ford said it is faith, hope and commitment that make their church a welcoming place.

“Regardless of what is happening around you, there is a light in this area that is looking for help from people,” Bishop Ford said.

Bishop Ford said light lives in Cahokia Heights residents who walk through the doors of the church that was once the Bond Ave. Missionary Baptist Church, transitioning to its new name.

“We’re a little bit different, you know, as you’ll see when we go to worship, you’ll understand why we made this particular change,” he said.

Bishop Ford isn’t afraid of the struggles and heartaches that happen outside of the church, because Cahokia Heights is the combination of Cahokia, Centerville, and Alorton.

“I’ve buried or held funerals for at least 15 young people under 21 and it breaks my heart,” Ford said.

He said any life lost to violence is unfortunate, Ford said the church was vigilant in reminding its members to stay vocal, stay visible and stay invaluable.

“It’s not where you come from, it’s where you end up,” Ford said.

His son, Pastor Mitchel Ford Jr., is ready to help carry the message. Ford Jr. said he views the empty buildings and vacant lots as a humble reminder.

“Empty is good because it means we have work to do,” Ford Jr. said.

Instead of letting a building go to waste, the church turned it into an extension of the church.

“Down the street, the old Centerville Elementary, and we’ve moved everything we do outside of Sunday morning service to that building,” Ford Jr. said.

The building served as a venue for community activities, as The River Church brings the community together any day of the week.

Ford Jr. said no matter the day, what’s important is the message they put out.

“You can receive this message of hope, this message of peace, and live a life that is what God says in the word, ‘an abundant life,'” he said.

Story Hours, Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. at the Duluth Main Library and West Duluth Branch and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. at the Mount Royal Branch. Go to

duluthlibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar

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the Duluth Public Library offers in-person book clubs at the Duluth Main Public Library, 520 W. Superior St. To see the four book clubs, the book they read, and a list of questions for each book, access the schedule at

duluthlibrary.org

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Authors Will Steger and Rita Mae Stegerof Ely, will be in conversation with Beth Dooley in a virtual presentation of their new cookbook, “The Steger Homestead Kitchen: Simple Recipes for an Abundant Life,” as part of the Friends of the Hennepin County Library Talk of the Stacks series at 7 p.m. Feb. 24. Free registration for the virtual event on

supporthclib.org/steger-homestead-kitchen.

the Arrowhead Library System will provide Paper Design Collage Take and Create Art Kits to member public libraries for distribution by February 28. These kits were designed by COMPAS teacher artist Teresa Cox. This artistic activity explores the relationship between colors and design using geometric shapes and is for anyone who wants to experiment with using papers to create an original collage. This is a program for all ages; kindergarteners and first graders may need extra help. Note that each slot has a limited number of kits. This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was supported in part or in whole with funds from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Go to

alslib.info.

Join authors Rob Greenfieldof Ashland, Wisconsin, and April Hepokoskid’Esko, 5:30-8 p.m. March 4, Cloquet Public Library, 320 14th St., Cloquet, for the release of their new book, ”

Zero Waste Children”,

a solution-focused book that teaches through activities how to reduce, reuse and recycle at home, school and in the community. The focus will be on zero waste and sustainable living.

Lake Superior Writers presents Virtual Book Club for Writers, 6:30-8 p.m. March 29. Brian Malloy will talk about his book, “The Year of Ice”, and host a Q&A session about the book and his journey writing it. To free. For more information:

lakesuperiorwriters.org/events/book-club-for-writers

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2022 Lake Superior Writers Writing Contest is open. This year’s theme is “Full Circle”. The categories are Poetry, Short Fiction, Short-Short Fiction, and Creative Non-Fiction.

For more information:

lakesuperiorwriters.org/2022-writing-contest

. Deadline: April 11.

Did you or someone you know publish a book in 2020 or 2021? Lake Superior Writers invites applications for the 2022 Northeast Minnesota Book Award. Books can be nominated in one of six categories: Non-Fiction, Fiction, Art/Photography, Children’s Literature, Poetry and Memoir. A non-refundable entry fee of $40 is required for each nominated title. The awards recognize books that substantially represent the history, culture, heritage, or way of life of northeast Minnesota, which includes the following counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake , Pine and St. Louis. Authors are not required to live in Minnesota for their work to be considered.

This is the first year that Lake Superior Writers will present the awards, previously coordinated by the Kathryn A. Martin Library at the University of Minnesota Duluth, with the final awards given in 2020. As in the past, independent reading teams for each category will review and determine awards, with awards being announced in fall 2022.

Nominated books must have been originally published between 2020 and 2021. The winning book in each category will receive a cash prize of $200. The winning book and honorable mention in each category will receive a glass plate and 100 book seals.

For full guidelines on nominating a book, including a link to the required nomination form, visit

lakesuperiorwriters.org/nemba

. Send the completed form, four (non-returnable) copies of the book and the $40 entry fee to NEMBA, 1626 London Road #895, Duluth, MN 55812. Applications must be mailed by May 31.

For questions, email [email protected].

Title: “The Big Island: A History of Isle Royale
Author: Julian May
Illustrator: John Schoenherr
Synopsis: Isle Royale, “the big island” in this book, is a wilderness Lake Superior National Park and home to a unique and fascinating ecosystem of animals, including the iconic wolf and majestic moose. Here is author Julian May’s story of the island’s beginnings, the types of animals that came to inhabit it, and their effects on the pristine landscape.
Cost: $17.95
Editor: University of Minnesota Press
Contact:

uppress.umn.edu/book-division/books/the-big-island

Title: “Escape from Apocalyptic Chaos: Volume 1”
Author: Bertha Dudde, presented by Brian and Dana Burmachuk, of Duluth
Synopsis: This book tells the story of humanity in two volumes. This information has never been published before. This message prepares readers for the end times. This message comes directly from God. The writers hope readers will find enlightenment and strength to live through the chaos.
Cost: $19, $14 for e-book
Editor: Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.
Contact:

bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/escape-from-apocalyptic-chaos-vol-1

MIKE GUTZMER

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