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A pile of shoes that lies on the ground was collected by the Chapter AC of PEO for its fundraiser drive in Hamilton County. Locals can donate gently used shoes, which will be converted into fundraising dollars through Funds for Orgs group, from now through Dec. 1.

A pile of shoes that lies on the ground was collected by the Chapter AC of PEO for its fundraiser drive in Hamilton County. Locals can donate gently used shoes, which will be converted into fundraising dollars through Funds for Orgs group, from now through Dec. 1.

PEO gets funds for shoes in Hamilton County

Women’s charity group Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Aurora chapter is holding a shoe fundraiser that started Sept. 26 and will end Dec. 1.
Carl Franklin (second from left) shows off his food collection donated to the Hamilton County Food Pantry Nov. 2, a total of 463.8 pounds. Those who helped Franklin include from left: George Chaney, Shawn Van Wormer, Rachel Zimmerman and Brandon Zimmerman.

Carl Franklin (second from left) shows off his food collection donated to the Hamilton County Food Pantry Nov. 2, a total of 463.8 pounds. Those who helped Franklin include from left: George Chaney, Shawn Van Wormer, Rachel Zimmerman and Brandon Zimmerman.

Scary good time results in high food donation total

The heart of Aurora was the place for spooks and goblins, all for a good cause over Halloween weekend.  Aurora native Carl Franklin scared up plenty of good times over Halloween weekend and while doing so put together a big donation for the Hamilton County Food Pantry.