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Museum honors those on front line of COVID-19 fight By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

the Wabash Fire Department in paying tribute to the staff at Parkview Wabash Hospital. The museum’s fire truck was joined by the Those working on the frontlines in the fight WFD’s ambulances and fire trucks in a drive against the COVID-19 pandemic received a pat through the hospital’s emergency room driveon the back last week, courtesy of the Wabash way. County Museum. The parade of vehicles stopped in the driveMuseum Director Mitch Figert drove the way as Parkview Wabash personnel gathered museum’s 1971 Mack Fire outside. Engine to various sites See page 2 for more “We appreciate all that you around the City of Wabash do to keep our community COVID-19 coverage safe in difficult times,” a WFD last week. Attached to the vehicle was a giant sign that representative said over one of read, “Thank You to our Local • Central Dispatch the vehicles’ loudspeakers. Heroes.” “Thank you for your sacrifice among essential “We figured we had the fire and for the care you give for truck in storage and we were everyone that needs your help. workers trying to think of a way to say “You’re in our thoughts and thank you,” Figert told The prayers daily.” Paper of Wabash County. “We • Promise program is After the remarks, the vehijust had this idea. I said we cles left the driveway, lights still in force can just put a sign on the fire flashing as hospital personnel truck to say thank you. waved. “It’s an easy way to get it “Our co-workers at • Virtual business around Wabash County.” Parkview Wabash Hospital consulting is The vehicle made stops at are so grateful for all the supthe Wabash Fire Department, port we’ve received from the available Wabash County Central Wabash County community,” Dispatch, Wabash Police Parkview Wabash President Department and the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Marilyn Custer-Mitchell said. “From the donaDepartment on Wednesday and Thursday. tions food, homemade masks and face shields “It’s very nice, very nice,” said Sandy Beeks, to the wonderful gestures like the prayer vigils and the parade of fire trucks, it’s all been Central Dispatch Executive Director. “It just makes you feel that you’re appreciated and that much appreciated and very humbling. “Thank you to everyone.”’ you’re doing something good.” On Friday, museum officials were joined by Continued on Page 6A

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Equipment from the Wabash County Museum and the Wabash Fire Department makes its way around the Emergency Room driveway at Parkview Wabash Hospital on Friday, April 10. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Births continue in spite of pandemic By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Recently, with the COVID-19 pandemic, everything seems to be changing. Businesses are closed, people are encouraged to stay home and social distance, weddings, graduations, sports, proms, and so much more are being either canceled or postponed. Lincoln Robert McDowell, born to One thing that can’t be closed Alyssa and Dustin McDowell on are hospitals, and something Monday, March 23 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo provided. Continued on Page 6A

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Central Dispatch staff among essential workers By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash County E911 Central Dispatch employees are among the essential workforce still required to go into work and do their jobs during the state-wide lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Just like all other essential workplaces, officials at the dispatch are taking precautionary measures

to make help ensure that their employees are safe and healthy. Sandy Beeks, executive director said that cleaning is being done during and between every shift. “We are not allowing any visitors in the dispatch center during this time, only the dispatchers,” she said. “If one of our dispatchers feels sick, we ask them to stay home until they are feeling better and not displaying a fever.” Cleaning and employee sickness

procedures are not the only things that have changed during this pandemic, though. The call volume and types of calls have changed at well. Dispatcher Emma Bott talked about the differences she has experienced. “We have had an overall decrease in call volume since the stay at home order has been announced, however our medical calls have slightly increased,” Bott told The Paper of Wabash County. “Not only has

the number of our daily calls changed, the questions our citizens have has changed as well. Many of the calls are citizens curious about the stay at home order and if their travel is essential, as well as questions pertaining to the functions of the BMV and when they will reopen.” Some other calls they are getting that pertain to COVID-19 include curiosities about what the stay at home order entails, what businesses are

and are not open and how the virus has affected Wabash County and the people in it. Wabash County E911 Central Dispatch is a consolidated E911 dispatch center for all of Wabash County p r o v i d i n g police/sheriff/fire/E MS services to the population of: City of Wabash, Roann, Lagro, Servia, North Manchester, Liberty Mills, LaFontaine, Somerset and all rural citizens.

Emma Bott, dispatcher at Wabash County E911 Central Dispatch at work. Photo provided.

Promise program is still in force The past few weeks have been challenging for all of everybody. While students and teachers adjust to online learning, officials at the Community Foundation of Wabash County want to remind everyone that the Community Foundation’s Promise Early Award Scholarship Program is still in force.

As students complete all their e-learning assignments for the last quarter of 2019-20, they continue to earn scholarships for future education. This money will be deposited into their Promise Scholarship Funds on schedule. However, with the disruption of COVID19, it has become necessary for the

Community Foundation to skip the mailing of quarter 3 progress reports and fund statements. Instead of receiving a statement in April and another in June, families will receive a single mailing after the end of the school year which will reflect scholarships earned by students in both third and fourth

quarters Officials thank all teachers and staff for your caring dedication to students and families during this unusual time. If you have questions about the Promise Scholarship Program, please contact the Community Foundation at 260-9824824 or promise48@cfwabash.org.

Virtual business consulting is available Grow Wabash County officials are pleased to continue to partner with the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) to offer free, virtual confidential business consulting. In the midst of the current COVID-19 outbreak, many small businesses need help to survive these lowrevenue periods and to make a plan to help them bounce back once the restrictions are lifted. Through the ISBDC, business owners can receive confidential one-on-one business counseling; business-related workshops and courses; and assistance with business planning, marketing, loan packaging, business and financial analysis, market research and strategic focus, much of which can be tailored to their business’ specific needs and challenges. The ISBDC can be that sounding board for business owners as they weigh the various loans, grants and other options afforded to them, or a source of knowledge

about best marketing or sales practices. Find out more information about Northeast Indiana Small Business Development Center services offered here: https://isbdc.org/services/ Business advisors, Wes Shie and Billie Wunderlich, are here to be that resource for Wabash County businesses. While social distancing guidelines are still in effect, Shie and Wunderlich are offering virtual consulting sessions that can be done over the phone, via email or through

video chats. These appointments are free and confidential. Appointments with Shie and/or Wunderlich can be scheduled through their emails. Wes Shie can be reached at wshie@isbdc.org and Billie Wunderlich can be reached at wunderlich@isbdc.or g. You can also make arrangements by calling 260-481-0500. After the quarantine has lifted in Indiana, Shie and Wunderlich will host in-person appointments every third

Thursday of the month at the Grow Wabash County office, 214 South Wabash Street in Wabash. The advisors are also flexible and willing to make other days and times work for business owners unable to make the third Thursday sessions. Learn more about these free business consultations and other entrepreneurship supports offered through Grow Wabash County at growwabashcounty.co m/entrepreneurship.

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Hometown Media purchases News Herald MARION — Since 1932 the News Herald has been informing the citizens of Grant County. This tradition has continued throughout the decades. The current owner, Doug Roorbach, who has carried on that tradition, has decided the time has come to turn the reins over to a Hoosier journalist with deep roots in Indiana. “I know that Don Hurd and all of the people at Hometown Media, Inc. will continue to put out a quality product that will serve the people of Grant County’s need for important news, insightful commentary and enjoyable features. They will be able to bring additional resources and expertise to The News Herald that will take it to an even higher level. I’m looking forward to seeing that happen.”

Roorbach stated. Roorbach has sold The News Herald to Hometown Media, Inc., which also owns The Paper of Wabash County, The Paper of Miami County and the North Manchester News-Journal. Hometown Media, Inc. is associated with Hoosier Media Group that already owns and operates weekly publications in Benton, White, Lake and Pulaski counties. Hometown Media is dedicated to providing solid local news to its readers each and every week. Hurd’s publications reach over 96,000 readers each week.

“We are very happy and excited to have purchased The News Herald of Grant County,” said Don L. Hurd, Hometown Media, Inc. and Hoosier Media Group founder and CEO. “All of our newspapers are hyper-local. We will be featuring stories about the people and places of Grant County that our readers will love. “I call it refrigerator journalism because my parents would always cut out articles about their children and post them proudly on their refrigerator for all to see.” Hurd is a 40-year

publishing veteran in Indiana, Michigan and Illinois. His career in print media started when he was 11-years-old as a paperboy for the Warsaw Times Union. He grew up in the Warsaw area. Hurd went to Mentone High School and was in the first graduating class at Tippecanoe Valley. Hurd was also the first Viking mascot at Valley. At one point in his long career, Hurd was president of more than 30 newspapers in Indiana and Illinois. He is a graduate of Ball State University with degrees in telecommunications,

marketing and journalism. Hurd has been the recipient of more than 80 national and state advertising, editorial and graphic design awards. He was also a 16-year Hoosier State Press Association Board member where he served as president and vice president. Additionally, Hurd served on the Illinois Press Board of Directors and was President of the Indiana Advertising E x e c u t i v e s Association. The Hometown Media staff has more than 100 years of combined local communi-

ty newspaper experience. Each staff member is totally focused on keeping local journalism alive and vibrant. “We look forward to working with the residents of Grant County to provide them with an all-local news community newspaper. We want our readers to be proud of their hometown newspaper,” said Hurd. “We encourage all local residents to let us know what they want to see in their local newspaper.” Roorbach summed up his time as News Herald owner this way, “I am quite grateful for all of the support the Grant County community has given to The News Herald during

the time that I’ve been fortunate enough to own it. From my brother, who helped me acquire the paper and introduced me to so many important contacts, to the advertisers who have made it all possible, people have been very good to me. I would especially like to thank the reporters and columnists who helped fill the paper with such interesting material each week and the readers, who have been so loyal and supportive.”

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NM church to host Red Cross blood drive NORTH MANCHESTER — The North Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 N. Beckley St., will host the next Red Cross blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2020. The Red Cross will be taking extra precautions due to the COVID-

19 pandemic. Every donor will have their temperature taken as the enter the building. Donors are required to wear masks. If they don’t have a mask, a mask will be furnished. Social distancing guidelines will be practiced. Red Cross volunteers will be wear-

ing masks and gloves and will be wiping down equipment continuously throughout the afternoon. No homemade food will be offered but the Red Cross will furnish packaged snacks for donors. The drive this month will be by appointment only;

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A hero’s welcome

Friends greet NM resident following six-month stay in Chicago hospital By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

NORTH MANCHESTER — Chester Township firefighter Rex Renz received a hero’s welcome Friday evening, April 10, after spending nearly the last six months at the

University of Chicago hospital. Rex received heart, liver and kidney transplants. To honor Renz and celebrate his homecoming, hundreds of friends and wellwishers lined up at Manchester Intermediate School to form a welcome home parade that went by his house on

Ogden Road near Laketon Friday, April 10. “The greatest blessing was seeing Rex standing outside waving and calling out to everyone,” said Chester Township Trustee Flo Dahlstrom. “A miraculous life story.” “It was so awesome to be in the parade and see Rex standing out there with his family,” North Manchester resident Deb Vawter added. “God has certainly seen him through this time.” Renz has had an autoimmune disorder for more than 12 years that eventually damaged his liver and kidneys. On Dec. 1, 2018, he had a heart attack while fighting a house fire that, in turn, made him unable to get just a liver and kidney transplant but

require a triple-transplant. Renz became the 20th person in history go through the tripletransplant when he received a new heart, liver and kidney on Nov. 16, 2019. Renz had been in the University of Chicago Hospital since Oct. 21, 2019, and finally made it home April 10. “He is a true miracle and we are thankful every single day for the family that donated the organs of their loved ones after what certainly was a horrible moment,” Joann Mickley, Rex’s sister, said. “We are also thankful for the amazing surgeons who have saved Rex’s life several times over the past four months. “Thank you to everyone who has said countless prayers for Rex and for his family.”

Rex Renz, (second from right) with his family (from left) son Trevor, daughter Izzy, and wife Bev, spent Friday evening, April 10, receiving love, congratulations and well-wishers from hundreds of friends in the form of a parade after returning home from a nearly six-month stay in the hospital after undergoing a triple-transplant. Photos by Eric Christiansen

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NM, LaFontaine receive Community Crossings grants By Joseph Slacian and Eric Christiansen news@thepaperofwabash.com

Members of the National Guard help distribute food during the April 9 tailgate at the Wabash County Council on Aging. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

Indiana National Guard helps distribute food On Thursday, April 9, a food distribution tailgate took place at the Wabash County Council on Aging and was sponsored by Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana. Large amounts of food were distributed to families and individuals who drove through the tailgate line. Food was placed in the trunk of cars to avoid contact in efforts to keep everyone safe from transmission of COVID-19. Due to lack of volunteers, members of the Indiana National

Guard were also on site to help distribute. Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana is the region’s largest charitable hunger-relief organization serving more than a hundred pantries and meal programs in the following counties: Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph and Wabash. Second Harvest secures and distributes over 8 million pounds of donated food and grocery products annually. Second Harvest Food

Bank supports feeding agencies including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. These local organizations provide emergency food assistance to 65,000+ hungry Hoosiers, including more than twenty thousand children and nearly 5,200 seniors each year. Second Harvest provides food and grocery items to other charities serving lowincome residents. To learn more about Second Harvest, visit curehunger.org.

Volunteers place food in the trunk of a car attending the April 9 tailgate at the Wabash County Council on Aging. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

LaFontaine and North Manchester are among the 214 Hoosier cities, towns and counties that will share $126.5 million in state matching funds for local road projects. The funds, part of the Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative, was announced Wednesday, April 8, by Gov. Eric Holcomb and Joe McGuinness, Indiana Department of Transportation commissioner. LaFontaine will receive $240,340 while North Manchester will receive $563,664. “WE will be paving several sections of streets in town following a paving plan started a few years ago that includes many portions of streets as you enter LaFontaine,” ClerkTreasurer Diana Heath told The Paper of Wabash County. “We will be paving Branson Street in downtown and will be replacing curbs and sidewalks. “The Council will be making some decisions on adding some decorative lighting and other items to spruce up our downtown that is not included in the grant money.” LaFontaine Street Superintendent Lance Gray said paving wii be on Main Street from State Road 218 to Grant Street and on Main Street from Branson to Parker Street. Other streets scheduled to be repaved are: Walnut Street from East Branson to Logan Street Kendall Street from State Road 15 to Walnut Street, Kendall Street from Main Street to Hale Street. Hale Street from Kendall Street to Parker Street. Western Avenue from Branson Street to Kendall Street Branson Street from Walnut Street to Main Street. “We will be replacing sidewalks and curbs on Branson

Street from Walnut Street to Main Street,” Gray added. The North Manchester projects to be completed with these funds are Phase II reconstruction of Wayne Street, mill and resurfacing of West Main Street, and crack sealing 10 different street segments, Town Manager Adam Penrod said. Additionally, Penrod added that ADA ramps will be improved on these roadways. “We look to bid these projects in June,” he said. “We are thankful that the State Legislators have chosen to continue this program to help improve local roads,

streets, and bridges.” The town has benefited several times through this program. The 75/25 match allows local tax dollars to be stretch beyond what the Town Council would be capable of annually. “We are thankful that the state legislators have chosen to continue this program to help improve local roads, streets, and bridges. “Hoosier communities are able to take on more needed road work and do it in record time thanks to Community Crossings,” Holcomb said in a news release. “Our commitment to partnering with cities, towns,

and counties on vital infrastructure helps build strong communities poised for investment and job growth.” The Community Crossings Initiative has provided more than $738 million in state matching funds for construction projects. The latest round garnered more applications than dollars available—making the call for projects highly competitive. In response to local requests to help manage project flow, INDOT now accepts applications in both January and July. An estimated $100 million will be available for communities opting to apply.

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Staff members from the Wabash County Central Dispatch office show off the Wabash County Museum fire engine during its stop last week at the facility. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Local heroes In addition, the vehicle has made stops at Bechtol’s Grocery, CVS Pharmacy, Miller’s Merry Manor East and West, Bickford Cottage, Autumn Ridge and Wellbrooke of Wabash. “At every stop the employees — our local heroes — have

been very thankful that the community is taking the time to thank them for their sacrifices and hard work during this time,” Figert said. “It is easy to forget the front line retail workers, grocery stores, etc. as local heroes but they are important now as they

Giving birth that can’t be canceled or postponed are the births of babies. But, along with everything else, COVID-19 is causing a lot of unknowns and changes for expecting parents. Alyssa McDowell recently gave birth to her first son, Lincoln. Leading up to the day Lincoln was born, his parents, Alyssa and Dustin already began to see changes to the process they experienced with their first baby, Lily. “We saw a lot of changes in doctors’ offices and hospitals since March 11 when we had a visit to the ER,” said Alyssa. “At that point there were no major changes at the hospital. We were told if we would have the baby right then, we would be allowed two visi-

tors over the age of 18, who were not mom and the birth coach. We had to return to the ER the 12th for a steroid shot to help lungs develop faster and Dustin was not allowed to go back with me. On the 13th Dustin was able to go to my doctor appointment since he had not been around anyone sick or who had traveled outside country. We were surprised (but thankful) that when we saw a specialist in Fort Wayne at Parkview North on the 18th that Dustin was able to attend that as well. “It was at the appointment we were told we needed to have a C-section soon and that visitor rules had changed too — no one but the mother and her ‘coach.’ For me this was a bit scary as

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA CAUSE NO. 85C01-2003-EU-000027 Notice is hereby given that Jason Siders and Kraig Musselman were on March 27, 2020, appointed personal representatives of the estate of RICHARD E. SIDERS, Deceased, who died on March 13, 2020. All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or said claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana this March 27, 2020. Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Larry C. Thrush, Thrush Law Office One North Wabash, Wabash, Indiana 46992 260-563-8485, Attorney for the Estate 4/8, 4/15/20

...continued from Page 1A serve the community and ensure shelves are stocked and stores are clean and healthy for shoppers.” Figert said the museum’s fire engine will be making stops at other locations around Wabash County in the coming days and weeks. It is

scheduled to be in North Manchester later this week. “The museum staff has been honored to use Engine No. 2 as a way to thank these local heroes and we look forward to continuing to take it to future sites over the next several weeks,” Figert said.

...continued from Page 1A I was going to be having a surgery and wouldn’t be able to see my mom for three to four days after.” The C-Section for Alyssa was scheduled for March 23. From the day the surgery was scheduled, to the day-of, more changes were implemented at the hospital. “The morning of the 23rd, instead of entering at the main entrance at Parkview Wabash, we had to enter at the ER and get our temperature checked prior to entering the building,” Alyssa told The Paper. “The chairs in the waiting room at the ER were all spaced six feet apart. As we walked to registration we noticed all waiting areas had chairs spread out. “The hospital was much quieter than any other time I had visited. Dustin was able to be with me the whole time. A lot of ‘we are not sure’ responses came from nurses and doctors as they tried to do normal things. When talking about Lincoln’s circumcision at first, the nurses were not even sure if it could be done before we left the hospital since it is considered an elective surgery. The cafeteria had limited their availability so we

only had one plate option for food at meal time versus a whole menu to order from. The hospital actually gave Dustin a bracelet to wear so he could get in and out of the hospital when he went to get food elsewhere. He still had to get his temperature checked every time he came back in the hospital. “Our nurses made sure when we left we were well stocked with formula and diapers as it is currently harder to get items from stores. The usual two-week appointment with my OB doctor was not scheduled and instead I was told to call if we had any concerns and that they would see us in six weeks to limit appointments happening at doctor’s offices.” Fortunately, the birthing process went smoothly, and Dustin and Alyssa were overjoyed to welcome their new son into the family. Although they were happy to have their son, healthily and safely delivered, the situation caused for some disappointments. “We have tons of family and friends who want to visit us at home but are timid due to fear they might (continued on page 7A)

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Elizabeth Ellen Collins – Timothy Ryan Scull Elizabeth Ellen Collins and Timothy Ryan Scull were married on March 23, 2019 at the College Wesleyan Church in Marion. Pastor Matthew Beck officiated the afternoon ceremony. Parents of the bride are Michael and Kathy Collins, LaFontaine. Grandparents of the groom are Sue and Robert Bauer, Warren; Art Moorman and Judi Crozier of Auburn; Rex Collins, Marion and the late Norma Collins, Warren. Parents of the groom are David and Jennifer Scull, Chardon, Ohio. Grandparent of the groom is Mary Scull, San Antonio, TX. Miss Collins, a 2012 graduate of Southwood High School, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Christian education with a minor in theology from Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion. In 2018, she earned a masters degree from IWU in Practical Theology. She is employed as a youth pastor at College Wesleyan Church, Marion. Scull is a 2012 graduate of Chardon High School, Chardon, Ohio. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Christian education with a minor in adolescent ministries from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is employed as a Registered Behavior Technician at Hopebridge, Marion. The bride was escorted to the altar by her father. Her matrons of honor were the bride’s sister-in-laws, Sarah Collins, Wabash, and Katlyn Collins, Warren, Ohio. Bridesmaids were Lauren Sunderman, cousin of bride, Huntington; Mary Kate Sieberns, cousin of the bride, Huntington; Carrie Collins, Hailey Collins, and Allie Collins, nieces of bride, Wabash. Best men were the groom’s brothers, Tyler Scull, Newark, Del., and Mick Scull, St. Louis, Mo. Groomsmen

No good deed goes unnoticed Dear Editor: In this crazy world we live in now, there’s people who go above the call of duty. Two of these people are Mary & Jeff Kramer. The Kramers live on Mill Creek Pike in Wabash. They had been seen walking the last few weeks but last Saturday did the unthinkable. With gloves on and garbage bags in hand, they were walking and picking up trash. Now it boggled my mind why we have so much trash in the first place. It’s against the law to litter and when others

have to go pick up your litter, you want to go dump it on their back door. But, here was a couple who took their time to pick up for neighbors. We, the residents on Mill Creek Pike, want to say “our hats

off & many thanks to the Kramers” for a job well done. We all should be like the Kramers and others who go to and above the call of duty. — Larry & Jane Hoover, Wabash

Guidelines for writing letters to the editor were brothers of the bride, Chris Collins, Wabash, Daniel Collins, Warren, Ohio, and Jonathan Collins, LaFontaine. Flower girl was Izzie Paschall, cousin of the bride, Marion. Ringbearers were the bride’s nephews, Clayton Collins, Wabash, and Luke Collins, Warren, Ohio. Ushers were cousins of the bride, Andrew Dennison, Huntington, and Matthew Sieberns, Huntington, friends of the couple, Devin Daughtery and Tim Witte, Marion. The reception was held at

Barn at Boundary, Eaton. Dinner was catered by Kountry Hearth Catering, Huntington. Music was provided by the bride’s uncle, Marty Sieberns. Flowers were designed by Rhinestones and Roses, North Manchester. Photographer was Olivia Thomas of Photography of Olivia G. Table and wedding decorations were designed by the bride and her Grandma Sue. The couple honeymooned in Jamaica. They reside in Marion.

Giving birth ...continued from Page 6A be carrying the virus and not know,” said Alyssa. “The biggest disappointment for me is that our other children didn’t get to see their baby brother at the hospital. Lincoln’s gender was a surprise and I had so wanted to let our 3-year-old

share with family the gender. But since there was the no visitors rule our kids had to FaceTime to hear the info and were unable to see us for three days.” Visitation rules and procedures at hospitals are ever changing due to the pandemic.

All expecting parents and other people who will need to go to the hospital, should keep up to date on the precautionary measures being taken to ensure the safety of all medical workers and patients.

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Student essay winners earn Promise Scholarships Wabash County students in grades 4-8 participated in the Promise Scholarship Essay assignment in February and March of the 2019-20 year. Students wrote a one-page essay or completed a presentation on a topic related to career or college. All students who are enrolled in Promise Scholarships earned up to $20 for completing the assignment, and the winners received an additional $25 scholarship to be deposited into their Promise Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation. Winning essays were selected by teachers at each school. The Community Foundation of Wabash County congratulates the following winners from Northfield, Wabash City Schools, and St Bernard Catholic School, some of whom are pictured here. (Winners from Southwood and Manchester Community Schools will be featured in next week’s newspaper.) Northfield 4th grade: Karsen Brown, Kolten Prus, Kasen Fitch 5th grade: Kiana Bretzman, Zoey Music, Kendra Rife, Laney Haupert 6th grade: Sophia Holley, Ryder Schram, Brinlei Swihart 8th grade: Hannah Holmes, Eden Hoover, Anna Kissel, Trinity Bever Wabash City Schools 4th grade: Zoe Vail, Asia Lang, Caitlyn Shidler 5th grade: Makenna Bechtold, Chloe Cooper, Aubri Merrell, Kaylea Woodcock 6th grade: Danielle Sarll 7th grade: Ella Colvin 8th grade: Chloe Bishir, Carter Dials, Maegan Poe, Emily Stellar, Kierra Wilson, Izaak Wright St. Bernard Catholic School 4th grade: Raven Weaver 5th grade: Alan Smith 6th grade: Jacob Vandegrift Samples of Student Writing Sharp Creek sixth grader Brinlei Swihart knows that choosing a vocational school or college can be stressful. She compared Indiana Wesleyan University with Purdue Fort Wayne in terms of class size, number of majors offered, distance from her home, cost of attendance, private vs. public, typical GPA scores, and graduation rates.

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Although she leans toward Indiana Wesleyan, she concludes that they “are both great schools with similarities and differences. It all depends on what you like.” Born of concern to keep people healthy, Laney Haupert, a Sharp Creek fifth grade student, wants to study pharmacy. After considering the factors outlined by Brinlei above, at this time Laney favors Purdue University, partly because it’s a family tradition. She explains how to apply, how long the pharmacy program lasts, and some recreation opportunities at Purdue. She plans to pay her expenses by babysitting, saving in a 529 plan, and earning scholarships, including the very Promise Scholarship that she won for completing this assignment! Wabash eighth grader Emily Stellar states that developing her skills in art has taught her patience, and the ability to work on her own. The fact that “drawing looks effortless” tried her patience to get through the “long and tedious process” of creating a piece from start to finish. Because few people around her were interested or able to teach her, she says, “I had to learn myself. I’ve corrected and critiqued myself, which led me to be much more independent.” Knowing that her family is continuing what her great-great grandfather started in the 1880s, Wabash eighth grader Kierra Wilson takes pride in her family farm. Aware that lessons learned on the farm transfer to other areas of life, she shows that farm living can prepare people with basic skills in working alone and with others, and also time and money management. “If you work slowly and don’t really care what you are doing, you will get behind. You can’t spend money all on things you think would look cool on the farm; you have to be

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students. Personally, it gives our own children motivation and purpose when looking towards the future.”

career training or college education. All fourth to eighth grade students who attend school in Wabash County may enroll in the Promise Scholarship program for free by opening a CollegeChoice Direct 529 savings account and by signing a Participation Agreement. Even as they do e-learning lessons at home right now, students continue to earn scholarship money toward education at vocational schools or

college by completing assignments in reading, math, language arts, and career discovery, and by depositing $20 or more into their 529 account each semester. Currently, nearly 1,300 fourth to eighth graders are earning these scholarships. For more information, contact your child’s teacher or The Community Foundation of Wabash County at promise4-8@cfwabash.org or 260-982-4824.

careful and know how much you need to pay all the bills.” What Parents Are Saying Northfield parent Amber Bretzman, said “When a whole community invests in your child it makes them feel special. You see them believe in a future that has endless possibilities. This is what the Community Foundation of Wabash County does. Our children know they have accounts and work harder in school because they know they can make their accounts grow on their own! It really reinforces life skills that we want our children to have!” Paul and Mrs. Keisha Wright endorse Promise Scholarships this way: “With both of us being teachers at WCS, we see the value and importance of the Promise Scholarship program daily in our

Sign Up Today Officials with the Community Foundation congratulates these student winners and all students who participated in the essay activity. Promise Early Award Scholarships are financial awards that help Wabash County students prepare for a bright future through

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Logan A. McDonald is a lifetime resident of Wabash. He is a 2014 graduate of Wabash High School and a 2016 graduate from the University of Northwestern Ohio with a degree in Agricultural/Diesel mechanics. Logan is currently seeking an associates degree in Mortuary Science at Mid-America College of Funeral Services. He will graduate in March of 2020. Logan is a proud member of the American Legion Post 15, Wabash Moose Lodge 1195, LaFontaine Lions Club, and Wabash Elks 471. “HONORING A LIFE WITH DIGNITY AND COMPASSION”

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March 29, 1942 – April 10, 2020

Ronald Dean Hoover, born Oct. 19, 1940 in New Castle passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Reid Health with family at his side. He was a 1958 graduate of Greensfork High School and a lifelong resident of Henry and Wayne counties. Ron began farming as a teenager with a 1952 John Deere “A,” which he has kept throughout his lifetime. He was employed by Perfect Circle / Dana at Hagerstown and Richmond until his retirement. He enjoyed farm life and was a member of the Hagerstown Young Farmers. Additionally, he had significant involvement with Wayne County Farm Bureau and served as a delegate for the Indiana State Farm Bureau Convention. He, along with his wife Sylvia, whom he married in 1987, enjoyed dancing with the Cornfield Cloggers and mushroom hunting with close friends. In retirement, Ron enjoyed working on a project with the Wayne County Resource Council to photograph and document the historic barns of Wayne County. Ron often found himself a member of the “Table of Knowledge” at local restaurants and participated in euchre games with his many friends. Additionally, he was an enthusiastic supporter of Hagerstown High School Sports. Ron has been a caring and active member of the Nettle Creek Church of the Brethren throughout his life. He has always been someone to reach out to others in need. He was involved with area Church Work Camps for several years, in which they helped communities with housing difficulties. He was a loving, patient, and supportive dad, always there for anything his children needed. He was a devoted grandparent rarely missing a 4-H, sporting, music, or dance event from his five grandchildren and one great grandchild. To put it succinctly, Ron was one of the nicest men anyone could hope to know. Ron is survived by his sister Joy Curless (Lew); son Ronald S. Hoover (Zsani); daughters, Erica Hoover Smith (Craig), and Heather Kogge (John); grandchildren, Kate Pointis (Michael), Evan Hoover, Anna Hoover, Malory Owen (Nick), Jesse Kogge; his great-grandson Gavin Pointis; a niece, Lisa Ford (Steve) and a nephew, Marc Curless (Melanie). Ron was preceded in death by his loving wife Sylvia Ann Hoover (Helms) and parents Forrest and Betty Hoover. In accordance with health department restrictions and a concern for public safety, there will be no public visitation. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Brick Cemetery. Ron loved and was loved by many; a celebration of his life will be announced. Memorial donations can be made to the Nettle Creek Church of the Brethren.

Chad Rose, 47 Worked for UF Health Chad Morgan Rose, 47, of Lady Lake, Fla. passed away April 4, 2020, at UF Health the Villages Hospital, The Villages, Fla. He was the husband of Amy Rose. Chad was born in Valparaiso, a son of Vernon and the late Cynthia Rose. Chad was the Laboratory Supervisor at UF Health the Villages Hospital. Chad is survived by his wife, Amy Rose of Lady Lake; his father, Vernon Rose of Treaty; and daughters, Addelyn Ratcliff of Indianapolis and Alicia Ratcliff of Waipahu, Hawaii. He is also survived by his brother, Jason Rose; sister, Jodie Rose, both of Wabash, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, his family requests your heartfelt donations go to S.A.F.E. Pet Rescue in St Augustine Beach, Fla., https://www.safe-pet-rescuefl.com/donatenow.html Arrangements by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, The Village, Fla. Condolences may be left at Hiers-Baxley.com

Wilmer Ray Metzger, 78, North Manchester, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on April 10, 2020 at 7:11 p.m. He was born March 29, 1942 in North Manchester to the late Orville and Mae E. (Niccum) Metzger. On April 24, 1976 he married Janet Miller at her parents’ home. They only lacked fourteen days of having their forty-fourth wedding anniversary. This union was blessed with two sons. He is survived by his loving companion, Janet Metzger, North Manchester; son, Wesley (Esther) Metzger, North Manchester; daughterin-law, Janelle (Nathan) Bowman; eight grandsons, Zachary, Zane, Regan and Rodney Metzger, Zack, Stewart, Reid, and Logan Bowman; one brother, Max (Irene) Metzger, Silver Lake; three brothers-in-law, Billie Blocher, Ernie Acord, and Don (Nina) Miller; and two sisters-in-law, Agatha Metzger and Cynthia Miller. Preceding him in death is one son, Nathan Metzger; four brothers, Leon, Eldon, Mark, and his twin, Delmar Metzger; three sisters, Catherine Metzger, Esther Blocher, and Leona Acord; and father and mother in-law Everett and Esther Miller. Wilmer was baptized on Nov. 5, 1964 into the Old German Baptist Church at North Manchester to which he remained faithful. Except for two years of service in Lafayette, he lived his entire life around North Manchester. His married life was spent on a farm until the last five years when he and his wife retired to a house in North Manchester. He soon had a little garden planted where he was always happy digging in the dirt and watching plants grow. He had just come in the house from covering up the red beets when his Lord called him home. Family and friends may call Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 3-7 p.m. at the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, 12546 North State Road 13, North Manchester. A private service and graveside will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2020. The Old German Baptist Home Brethren will officiate. The family has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.

Clifford Betten, 75 Loved NASCAR Feb. 27, 1945 – April 6, 2020

Clifford Betten, 75, North Manchester died on April 6, 2020. He was born on Feb. 27, 1945. Services were April 9 at Fairview Cemetery, Servia. Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary of North Manchester.

Steven Cullers, 78 Army veteran Oct. 15, 1941 – April 5, 2020

Steven Cullers, 78, Plymouth died April 5, 2020. He was born Oct. 15, 1941. Services will be held at a later date, with burial in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements entrusted to GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service.

Myrl Frantz, 86 Air Force veteran Feb. 28, 1934 – April 7, 2020

Myrl Edwin Frantz, 86, North Manchester died on April 7, 2020. He was born on Feb. 28, 1934. Services will be at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary of North Manchester.

Dr. Fred Haggerty, 88 Loved traveling Feb. 15, 1932 – April 5, 2020

Dr. Fred Haggerty, 88, Greencastle, died April 5, 2020. He was born Feb. 15, 1932. A private graveside service is planned at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Glancy-H Brown & Son Funeral Home, Warren.

Police and fire reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents March 23 At 9:21 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nicholas J. Stahler, 41, Troy, Ohio collided with a deer on State Road 218 near America Road. March 25 At 6:20 a.m., a vehicle driven by C. R. Curless, 62, Wabash collided with a deer on Old State Road 15 near County Road 500 South. March 26

At 12:15 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jackson J. Mathias, 19, North Manchester collided with Howard S. McClure, 72, North Manchester at County Road 1300 North near County Road 200 West. March 29 At 2 a.m., a vehicle driven by Miranda J. Adams, 34, Roann ran off the road on State Road 15 near County Road 200 North. March 31 At 5:15 a.m., a vehicle driven by Patrick

W. Clark, 38, Denver collided with a deer on State Road 16 near County Road 300 East. At 6:55 a.m., a vehicle driven by Stefanie A. White, 36, Peru collided with a deer on State Road 114 near Bonestead Road. At 12:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ronnie L. Reynolds, 60, Portland collided with low hanging wires on Mill Street near State Road 13 West. April 4 At 7 a.m., a vehicle

driven by Patrick H. Miller, 61, Elwood collided with a deer on State Road 13 near County Road 925 South. At 4 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kale W. Trimble, 16, Amboy ran off the road on Old Slocum Trail near County Road 700 West. April 5 At 4 a.m., a vehicle driven by Teresa L. Goff, 25, New Castle collided with a deer (continued on page 11A)

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on State Road 218 near County Road 700 East. North Manchester Fire April 3 10:36 p.m., 100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. April 4 11:50 a.m., 100 block of Hill Street for medical assist. 10:28 p.m., Woodspoint for medical assist. April 6 4:20 p.m., 600 block of North Sycamore Street for an illegal burn. 5:25 p.m., 2000 block of Grist Road for an out of control burn. April 8

9:15 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm. Land Transfers Terry Martin II, Max Martin and Max D. Martin to Bowman Farms GP, personal deed. Terry Martin II and Mar Row Trust to Bowman Farms GP, trust deed. Nicholas W. Palmer to Jeremiah Spencer, warranty deed. Behny Revocable Living Trust and Lake City Bank to Liberty Mills Farm Trust and Cheryl Lynn Basham, trust deed. Behny Family Trust and Lake City Bank to Ronald. Gene

Behny Trust and Ronald Gene Behny, trust deed. Wabash North Wesleyan Church to Crossroads District of the Wesleyan Church, quitclaim deed. Christian M. Rosen to Luke A. Elliot, warranty deed. Boyll Investments LLC to Walnut Grove Holdings LLC, warranty deed. Clarence Ernest Jones and Kimberly Ann Jones to Tricia Nicole Beauchamp, warranty deed. Claude Edward Bullins Jr. to Wabash County Business Alliance Foundation Inc., warranty deed. Patsy J. Kessler,

Maggie Moore and Ira Moore to Brittany M. Drake. Thomas E. Haneline to Barry A. Hisey, warranty deed. Zachary O. Vrooman and Kylee Jo Vrooman to Brandon LS Poe and Brittany N. Poe, warranty deed. Marriage License Evan Michael Sumner, 22 and Kourtney Bree Trusty, 23. Building Permits For the week of April 5, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Arthur Strange for a lean-to.

First set of twins born at Parkview Wabash Hospital The team at Parkview Wabash Hospital recently welcomed good news in the form of two unexpected guests: the hospital delivered its first set of twins. Little Elaina Lynn and Branson James were born five minutes apart on April 1. Elaina weighed 3 pounds, 1 ounce, and Branson weighed 3 pounds, 4 ounces. To ensure the safety and privacy of the babies and their family, and to remain consistent with ongoing guidance from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the hospital is unable to provide

additional information about the infants. “What a happy milestone this is,” said Marilyn CusterMitchell, president of Parkview Wabash. “It’s always special to be able to celebrate with a new mom. We appreciate what a privilege it is to serve Wabash County families and bring new lives into the world. When babies arrive, they bring hope along with them.” The twins were babies 119 and 120 of the 125 infants the Family Birthing Center (FBC) team has delivered since Parkview Wabash

Hospital opened in June 2018. Prior to that time, the county had gone more than a decade without a labor and delivery unit. The hospital’s FBC offers two large labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum rooms, 24/7 coverage by a skilled nursing staff and a board-certified OB/GYN, services of an experienced birth planner/lactation consultant, and free childbirth preparation and early parenthood classes. Though new guidelines are in place in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital remains open to care for emergent health needs, including birth. “I am so proud of our hospital team members,” CusterMitchell continued. “Whether they’re

helping to triage patients or providing infusions or delivering babies, they really pour themselves into treating every patient with respect and kindness. That focus on our patients’ individual needs and world-class teamwork is what Parkview Wabash is all about.”

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Sharp Creek honor roll announced Officials from Sharp Creek Elementary School have announced the honor roll of students in grades four through six for the third quarter of the 2019-20 school year. Those earning honors were: All A Honor Roll 4th Grade: Collin Biehl, Nathaniel Hodson, Madelyn Holley, James Krowalczuk, Preston Moore, Kolten Prus, Makaela Shoue, Breslyn Swihart, Calvin Thompson, Isabella Unger, Naomi Watson. 5th Grade: Chloe Baugher, Emily Bever, Claire Brainard, Wyatt Bucher, Nicholas Cowan, Keeshia Dacuba, Ayla Dale, Caleb Dubois, Allison Edmond, Nichole Fisher, Tyce Frank, Emme Hanes, Laney Haupert, Vivian Haupert, Millie Higgins, Ethan Hoover, Ashlyn Macy, Taylor Manuel, Hayden Martin, Saige Martin, Jackson Mercer, Logan Mercer, Mikayla Meyer, Kourtland Pratt, Kendra Rife, Holten Satterthwaite, Addison Sorg, Kiana

Stevens, Mallory Tart, Dawson Texeira, Adrienne Unger, Emma Wilson. 6th Grade: Tayten Barlow, Tyler Haupert, Callie Hoffman, Sophia Holley, Ty Lemming, Neil Long, Logan Lyons, Mason Lyons, Francie McDonald, Alyssa Schnepp, Brinlei Swihart, Cody Yeiser. A-B Honor Roll 4th Grade: Kyra Aderman, Teagan Baer, Briggs Baker, Bella Baynes, Ian Blaylock, Samantha Bolin, Haylee Boring, Karsen Brown, Justin Brunett, Zoe Clifton, Ali Copeland, Rayley Cravens, Montgomrie Dawes, Megan Easterday, Jailea Emley, Kasen Fitch, Jozilynn Fleshood, Kasen Frank, Brayden Gidley, Jazmine Gill, Cody Holmes, Kash Laferney, Gavin Lester, Callie McClure, Emily Miller, Kaydence Moser, Elena Nesler, Kaleigh Rice, Gabbriellah Rojas, Breckin Sanders, Ean Selleck, Leah Shafer, Stella Stephens, Jerrick Warnock, Simon Webb, Andrea

Widemon. 5th Grade: Cayden Amburgey, Aliana Arney, Cail Black, Amarah Bowers, Kiana Bretzman, Alivia Cole, Hayden Copeland, Chad Eckols, Lilli Koonce, Faith Krom, Olia Leffert, Justin Lynn, Landon Mast, Landon McLaughlin, Emily Melton, Austin Miller, Zoey Music, Isabella Myers, Jacob Nesler, Kennady Nordman, Kevin Parke, Harleigh Peterson, Elaine Rehak, Elijah Shoue, Gracie Sisco, Lukas Southwick, Rylan Turner, Ruby Weaver, Chloie Youngblood. 6th Grade: Lillian Barton, Sarah Bever, Gavin Brainard, Maddox Elzy, Kaelynne Emley, Luke Eviston, Patience Foudray, Trevor Galbraith, Logan Graft, Kaylee Hall, Grace Harrington, Drake King, Alec Oswalt, Ali Pence, Sophie Powell, Erin Rehak, Brayden Rice, Xavier Roark, Ryder Schram, Emma Shrock, Mackenzie Southwick, Isaac Stakeman, Jaxton Stout

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Wabash Church of the Breth hren 645 Bond Street (off Falls Avenue) 260-563-5291. Doug Veal, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, comee join us as we continue the work of Jesus - Peacefully, Sim mply, Together. HOURS: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Woorship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. w Handicap accessible. CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 4 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); ); Evangelist g JJosh Fennell;; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages. CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563-5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available. COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Wher Where re Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 10 00 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Lou Hunt. Sunday Morning: M Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening E Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Biible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com CONGREGATIONAL L CHRISTIAN CHURCH Congregational Christian Chu urch 310 N. Walnut Street, N. M. www.brightlightccc.org Lead L Pastor Sebrena Cline; Associate Pastor Andrew Burch. Sunday mornings 9 a.m. Small Groups/Coffee Hour; 10 a.m m. Worship Service with Kidz Church. "A place to Belong, Believe, Become and B d Build". B ild" INDEPENDENT CH HRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christt 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. bachelorcreek.com; Solomon 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: w hael Eaton, Worship Minister; Nate David, Lead Minister; Mich hool Minister; Ryan Keim, Next Steps Plyler, Outreach Middle Sch Minister; Ken Goble, Seniorr Adults Minister; Taylor McFarland, Women’s Director; David Diener, Student Minister; Tyler Leland, Children’s Minister; Janet Legesse, Early Childhoood Director. L NOW OFFERING 2 SERVIC E TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am.. Roann Christian Church 240 E Alllen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School 9:00 am, Worship Service - 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 856-405-5267. LUTH HERAN Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 2 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Marrket Street. Pastor Tom Curry. Office phone 260.563.4051. Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:0 00 a.m. for all ages. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. meal with program and activities. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serrve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithW Wabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH ((LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. G Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m ., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.orgg Preeaching and caring with Christ crucified for you! The LCMS Mission Church in No orth Manchester is holding services each Sunday evening at 6:00 0 p.m. with fellowship time following in the Life Center Building on o 7th and Bond Streets. Please come and worship with us. Brin g your family and friends. “For we maintain that a man is justiffied by faith apart from observing the law.” Roman 3:28 NIV. For m more information call Pat at 260-6101961 or email to lcmsnorthm manchester@gmail.com. Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA A)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcw wabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Holy Communion. There is a time of Gospel-based message and H fellowship and refreshmentts immediately following the service. We are handicap accessible and a everyone is welcome at Trinity!

NON DENO NON-DENO OMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church 100 02 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fello wship Church Services - Sundays: Sunday School 9 AM; Worsh hip: 10 AM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260982-8558. cfcpeople.org p p g The Lord’s Table - Verse by Versse 1975 Vernon St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Ma nn 260-571-7686. Wherever your w continue on. Verse by Verse - Book Spiritual walk is, join us as we by Book - Chapter by Chapter - Through the Bible. Full Gospel. Sundayy worship p 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday W y Bible studyy 6:30 p.m. p St. Paul’s County Line Church 399 95N 1000W, Andrews, IN; Phone 7863365. Non-Denominationall. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday nightt Bible Study at 7 p.m. Urbana Yoke Parish 75 Half Streeet in Urbana, phone 260-774-3516, email: urbanaparish@gmai p @g il.com. Pastor Larry Wade. Worship 9:30 am, Sunday School 10::45 am, Bible Study Sunday evenings 6:00 pm. Walk by Faith Community Chu urch 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. ; Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Children’s W hi 10:00 Worship: 10 00 a.m.; P Pastor t r-G Wilb Y th Pastor P t - Jody J d Greg Wilburn. Youth Tyner. We invite all to come and worship with us. “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meetss every Sunday at 5 p.m. www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com UNITED M METHODIST Christ United Methodist Churcch intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. 5 Chris Tiedeman, pastor. Facilities & provisions for th he physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditiioned. Worship 10:00am with kids message and wee-worship, M Multi-Media Worship W/Praise Team; am Sunday School 9:00 a.m. First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, IN 46992, (260) 563-3108, Senior Pasttor-Pastor Nathan Whybrew. Pastor of Visitation - Pastor John Coook. Youth Pastor - Pastor Nick Smith. Sunday Worship Services 8::00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Communion on the first Sunday of each mon nth. 9:00 a.m.-Bible study, 10:15 a.m.Sunday School for Pre-Schoo ol & Kindergarten following Children’s message. Nursery availabl e. Director of Children’s Ministry Angel Hostetler, FACT (Faamilies and Christ Together) every Wednesday 4 p.m., meal sserved. Brianna’s Hope (a program providing hope to individuaals, families and communities battling addiction issues), every Thu ursday evening at 6 p.m. with a meal each week. First Friends Child Care ELM (Early Learning Ministry), Ages 4 weeks th hru 12 years, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays, Carolyn Satterfield, Director. Wesley Academy Ages 2 ½ thru Pre-K, Susan Vanland dingham, Director. LaFontaine United Methodist Ch hurch La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendalll & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765981-4021; email: lafon ntaineumc@gmail.com ; website: www.lafontaineumc.org ; Su usan Shambaugh, Pastor; Worship: 9:30AM, Sunday School: 10:45AM, nursery provided for both. Lincolnville United Methodist Ch hurch 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765-981-2648. linccolnvilleumc.org g North Manchester United Meth hodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 98 82-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship p Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. WESSLEYAN Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Pastor - Rodger Smith. Morning Worship 10:30am; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Bible SStudy 6:00pm. Church is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A place to feel safe and loved! New Journey Community Church h Old W.C. Mills School. 1721 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN. Changee is possible! Whether you are overchurched, un-churched, or de-churched d you’ll find a fresh start at New Journey. We keep th he important things like worship, teaching, community, and serving primary, while letting the unnecessary stuff fade intoo the background. Our mission is to make life transformation th hrough Jesus Christ accessible to all people. So, come as you are aand be made new!

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Info needed for 2021 calendar

United Fund distributes books to local students During the week of March 9, the Wabash County United Fund delivered 547 board books to the Area Five Head Start classes in N. Manchester and Wabash and to Pre-K classes in the L. H. Carpenter Early Learning Center, Southwood Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School, Metro North Elementary School, and the Manchester Early Learning Center. Titles included “Ten Apples Up On Top!”; “Are You My Mother?”; “Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb”; “Hop on Pop”;

and “There’s a Wocket In My Pocket.” These books were purchased through a grant from the Indiana United Way in order to help grow the at-home libraries and reading abilities of more than 300 young Wabash County citizens. This was the second time during the 2019-2020 school year that United Fund distributed board books in an effort to support Early Childhood Education in the county.

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A student at the L.H. Carpenter Early Learning Center (top photo) shows off the book she chose, while a classmate (bottom photo) looks for the book of his choice. Photos provided

Therefore, we need the tools It is time to update inforto communicate. We have mation on the Roann Lions already considered speaking Club Calendar. Please call truth lovingly, keeping curDonna at 765-833-5663 to add rent, and attacking the probor remove names. lem not the person. Today we Information for the calendar needs to be turned in by April will see in this passage the 30, 2020. They may have a cou- advice of God in dealing with life through our communicaple openings for ads on the calendar. If interested in plac- tion. The key to this command is ing an ad, again, call Donna. in the wording of put on and ROANN TOWN Board put off. Much like dressing, April 14 meeting at 7 p.m. will we put off and put on clothbe on-line. You can follow ing. Here, we along on the new must learn to Reach Alert Roann put certain comis putting into servmunication off ice. and replace it APRIL 17 – with putting on Roann High School three truths. 87th Alumni Ann Me Ann Meyer yer First of all, we Banquet has been 765-833-2614 must put off cercanceled. The offimeyerann@ tain communicacers have decided to centurylink.net tion that hurts cancel this year’s and tears apart event. Next year’s is relationships. tentatively set for Bitterness is the April 16, 2021. Any inability to treat questions, please someone as if contact Ray Meyer, they have not President at 574-453hurt us. Bitterness totally 0394. hinders healthy relationships APRIL 18 – Roann Covered and hurts not only the person Bridge Festival who receives it but also the Fundraiser/Richvalley tenperson who is bitter. Wrath is derloins have been postponed the volcanic anger that blows until a later date. up and spits forth harm and PASTOR WAYNE Balmer hurt. Not all anger is sin, but of the Roann United this anger is spewing towards Methodist will be holding the other person. The other Sunday Service, April 19, on word, anger, is the subtle boiltheir Facebook page. His sering like a tea pot. This is the mon will be taken from Luke undercurrent and sometimes 24:13-35 titled “Their Eyes is not seen, but is just as hurtWere Opened”. ful to both involved. Both of DON’T FORGET to drop these types of anger are sinoff your plastic lids off at ful and need to be put off in Bailey’s Pizza to be recycled. our communication. Clamor HOPING AND PRAYING is a brawling type of commuevery one of you stays safe nication that is looking for a and healthy! Asking everyone fight. This type of talk is loud to continue praying for our and many times perverse. country. Some people try to use foul REMEMBER TO check on language and shouting to your elderly family members harm others. Slander is the and neighbors, by phone of tearing apart of the character course. of a person. To speak evil of a ROB MACE of the Roann person hinders any relationFirst Brethren Church has ship and does not allow it to some thoughts for us: go forward. Malice encomLET ALL bitterness and passes all these descriptive wrath and anger and clamor words with the intent to hurt. and slander be put away from work, along with all malice. We all at times hurt others Be kind to one another, tenwith our speech, but malice derhearted, forgiving one has the intent to rip apart veranother, as God in Christ forbally the other person. gave you. Ephesians 4 There are three words that Healthy relationships have we are to put on in our comhealthy communication. munications. First, we are to Communication is the barombe kind to one another. To be eter of the relationship. kind is not just an affection,

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than 1.4 million strong men and women, young and old. You will find us in more than 180 countries and areas from Australia and Brazil to New York City and Milan. We speak dozens of languages and vary in nature and customs. We share a common spirit. Since our beginning in 1917, we have been united in a single cause; helping

those less fortunate. We are tackling the tough problems like blindness and drug abuse as well as diabetes awareness and finding help and training for the deaf, disabled, underprivileged and the elderly, in fact whatever the community needs to make life better, we (the Lions) are here to help. Lions are working smarter, faster and with

but is acting in the best interest of the other person. Kindness asks how can I be helpful to the situation and to the person involved. This is hard when we are allowing the former words to shape our communication and thoughts. We are also to be tenderhearted in our communication. We talk to them as we would want God to speak to us. We all need grace at times and we need to learn to extend grace to others. A humble person will be able to be tenderhearted because they have been there and have excepted grace from God and others. Then we need to speak forgiveness. Forgiving means to simply release the debt owed for wrong doing. There is not enough space to develop this now, but as God extends forgiveness towards us when we ask forgiveness, so we should be ready to forgive others then they seek forgiveness. May God help us in our relationship as we communicate God’s way. Roann First Brethren Church seeks to follow these words of communication. The church should be the most loving place in this world. We have a Facebook page with more information about our fellowship and would love for you to like our page. This Sunday we will have an online service for you to observe and participate with. God Bless. CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: April 18 – Mr. & Mrs. Chip VanBuskirk; April 20 – Mr. & Mrs. Larry Donaldson. CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: April 16 – Jo Ellen Nelson and Cory Hawkins; April 17 – Ashley Cordes; April 18 – David Shoue, Larry Donaldson, Ellen Rensberger, and Lakin Wood; April 19 – Stephanie Summers; April 20 – Connie Kramer and Dianna Ferguson. I can be reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Also by phone 765833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. to appear in the next weeks paper.

...continued from Page 2B greater commitment than ever before. We are the Lions and we serve. I myself am an Urbana Lion and if you would like to be a part of this tremendous organization, contact me or any of the Urbana Lions members. We would be happy to answer your questions and sign up as a member. The Urbana Lions are working on the history of Urbana from

1853 to 1930. The club is putting together a history book with articles of Urbana’s past. If anyone has historic pictures of how the buildings looked or articles that you think would be of interest to the history book, please mail items to Shirley Anderson 5287N 150E Urbana, IN 46990. Prayer Concerns: Doris Mattern,

Kristina Gamsby, Bonita Snell, Theda Stein, Alma DeVore, Jane Winebrenner, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Max and Nancy Chamberlain, Dean & Lois Haupert, Duane and Esther Wagner, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim Hartley, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch,

Joan Snyder and daughter Jackie, Jeff Warnock, Lowell Karns, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney, our Nation, the people that have contracted covid-19, doctors and nurses that are helping the sick to combat this virus, scientists that are trying to develop a vaccine and our Military personnel. Correction on Easter Sunday’s date:

Last week I put the date of March 12 for Easter Sunday which should have been April 12. I seem to be running a month behind. All of the closings, cancellations and delays have really put a wrench in the works, so to speak. Birthday Wishes: April 24 Brian Runkel. Anniversary: April 18 Troy and Jessica Miller.

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To My Inventive Students at OJN, I hope that you are all healthy and well! I miss seeing you all very much! It is so exciting to hear what you have been working on with your classes. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to get back and finish all of our projects! Stay #Apachestrong Love you all, Ms Hix PLTW at O.J. Neighbours Sharp Creek Students, I miss our time together in the Media Center! Hope you are able to spend some time lost in a good book, creating on Tinkercad, and coding with our hour of code programs. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working through more fun activities for us to explore together when we get back! See you soon! - Mrs. Lyons To all my NHS students in 8th grade and anatomy, Hopefully youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all doing well and not going crazy not seeing my face every day. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten to see many of you in our Zoom meetings as those have tended to be the best parts of my day. We will get through this and you will be better people because of it. -B. Evans

To all students in Wabash City Schools and MSD of Wabash County, It is important now, more than ever, that we stay healthy by practicing good hygiene and cleanliness, consuming a proper nutrition, and most importantly, staying active! So, so important for your growth and development. All of us teachers love you and want the very best for each and every one of you, please take care of yourselves. See you soon! - Jake Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill To all WHS students, Please know that Mrs. T. Denney is thinking about each and every one of you daily. It is my hope that you are all staying safe and are healthy. Would also love for you to keep up with elearning and especially to shoot me an email if you are lonely, need help, or just want to share whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in your life right now. Try to focus on doing something that brings you joy every day. I have found that routine and structure work for me. Find what works for you and when the quarantine gets too restricting, take a nice long walk-you might see me and Mr. D out for our daily 3-5 walk. Miss you guys, especially lunch duty. Take care, we will get through this.

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With the schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we reached out to teachers and offered them a chance to write letters to their students.

We received such an overwhelming We overwhelming response to our request for letters letters,, thank you! Dear Sharp Creek 5th Graders, I miss you all so much! I miss when I crack a joke you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there to groan at how cheesy it was or to snicker! I miss reading our loud to you every day and hearing students run in to tell me about a new book they read and I have to try! Most of all I miss all the smiles, and conversations about what is going on in your life. I am proud of how you are all working hard from home and love zooming with everyone! I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see you all again and hear about what is going on with you! I miss you and have been so blessed to be your teacher. Stay Safe. - Mrs. Bretzman Dear Southwood Elementary 4th Graders, You are missed! We are so proud of all the hard work you are doing at home during this time of distancing. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces during our Zoom meetings throughout the week. Our hope is that you are enjoying time with your families while also learning each day. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to be back together again at school! - Mrs. Andrews, Mr. Denney, Ms. Dolby To Heartland Career Center Information Technology students, I miss you guys! I appreciate you adapting to the new normal of online learning. Those of you who attended this morning Zoom with Kyle Kaiser. Indy Car driver. I appreciate your efforts and patience during this quarantine time. Hang in there, we are all in this together. - Mrs. H

To my NHS seniors, We have a special thing, the class of 2020 and you were my first students at NHS and it was MY good luck to get to be one of your last teachers at NHS. I know how fortunate I am to have gotten to know you all those years ago and then to see how much you have all grown and changed since then. I hate that we arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t getting to spend these last weeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s together. I have so many stories left to tell and so many random songs to sing to you! Whatever the next couple of months may bring, please know that you will forever have me in your corner because I see ALL of your potential and I know that you are all capable of great things. Thank you for being awesome! Jenna, Trinnity, Lily, Courtney, Chloe, Jayden, and Dakota my underclassmen - you guys are pretty great too! Love you guys and miss the heck out of you, Myers PS - Wash your hands! And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get into credit card debt! And there are three branches of government! đ&#x;&#x2DC;&#x160;

To all my Citizenship students and 5th and 6th graders in the cafeteria in the morning, I miss starting my school day with you and seeing you in class. I have no one to discuss the interesting answers to Question of the Day, like when pencils with erasers were invented. Good news is that Karl Azuz is still doing CNN 10 so when you are missing our time together you can check out Karl and feel like you are right back in school. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry about me stopping it to discuss either! Hang in there and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll all have stories to share when we are back together! - Mrs. Hodson, Wabash Middle School, Citizenship

Hey WHS Students, You are dearly missed and I look forward to seeing you all very soon! Through these tough times, take care of yourselves and if you need anything at all, please reach out. - Mrs. A. Denney

Mrs. Zumbaughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first grade class, I am so proud of all of you for continuing to work at home! I miss seeing you daily but the pictures, videos, and FaceTiming helps! I pray you are staying safe and making great family memories! Hoping we will be back in school in May so we can continue to learn and grow! Miss you all so much.

To my 1st Grade Superheroes, I miss all of you so very much. I miss your hugs, your laughs, all your drawings, your stories, tying your shoes, and all the time I hear â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mrs. Tolson, I love youâ&#x20AC;?! You are all amazing kiddos doing amazing work at home so keep it up and I will see you soon. Love you all, Mrs. Tolson, Metro North Elementary

Hi Sunshines, I hope you all are doing well. I miss you guys SO very much, but am proud of how you have continued to work through this challenging time. Keep your head up, smile, enjoy your family, and read! I love you all! BIG HUGS!! - Mrs. Rees, 2nd Grade at Metro North Elementary

Carol Collettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5th grade at Manchester Intermediate School,

What a year this has been! You were working so hard and had so many gains. Guess what? You are still working hard and your perseverance shines. eLearning and school in general has taken aÂ new format and you are rocking it. No matter what is thrown your way, you do it well. Keep it up. Keep learning, keep practicing. Get outside alone and get a little more activity. Keep in touch. Keep a positive attitude and never give up.

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To my AP students, To Mrs. Grove’s 4th grade friends at Continue to push yourself to take adOJN! vantage of the College Board tutorials. Oh, boys and girls, if there was just a College students across our state and couple of things I could leave you with nation are finishing their semesters right now it would be this... online, and I want each of you to keep 1. I miss you all tremendously and I am preparing for the AP exam so you do so grateful that we live in a time that I your very best! am able to connect with you through Until I can see you again at the Castle, video chat! Love, Mrs. Sparling 2. I am so incredibly PROUD of each and every one of you! You have faced To Ms. Ferguson’s First Graders at OJN, this challenge head on and are doing unI miss you all so much! I miss your laughs! I miss all of believably well. I am counting down your sweet hugs and kind words! I miss hearing being the days until we’re called Ms. Ferguson 100 times a day! I am so proud of back in our classthe hard work and effort you all are putting into your room and learning assignments. You all are so smart! Keep being amazing! together. I miss all the laughter and I cannot wait to see your little smiles again to hustle and bustle of brighten up my day. I love you all and I will see you a busy classroom soon! and boy oh boy do I miss those hugs! - Ms. Ferguson Sending all my love and virtual hugs! - Mrs. Grove, OJN

Dear MES Preschoolers, I miss you and your sweet personalities!! Your smiles light up my day! You are so smart, continue to learn with your parents. Can’t wait till we are together again!! - Karen Daniels, Manchester Elementary Preschool Hello to my English 9, Current Events, and AP Language & Composition students, Now that we have had some time to catch up on sleep and our favorite things to do, I encourage all of you to keep some kind of goals list. This has helped me adjust to this time of unexpected time off under unusual circumstances. Each day I work on school-related items and housework. Then I allow myself some TV and time to do fun things. I’ve even been cooking more - and enjoying it! (And those of you who know me well know that doesn’t always make it onto my job list!). Thank you for connecting with me on Zoom and submitting eLearning assignments. Please stay home as officials have asked us to do. I miss all of you and appreciate the reading, writing, and projects you’re submitting for all of your teachers.

To My Kindergarteners, A part of my heart is home with you while we are away from school. I can’t wait until we get to be together again in person and I can give you GREAT BIG HUGS!! You are doing such a wonderful job on your eLearning and I am so proud of the way you are staying positive. Don’t forget to look for ways to be kind and helpful at home the way you are in my room and always remember... McClure’s Kids ARE THE BEST! Love, Mrs. McClure To Mrs. Kirkpatrick’s kiddos, I miss you all so very much. I miss all the fun we have together as a class. I miss seeing your smiling faces walk in my room each day. I miss your hugs! Thank you for all of your hard work you have been doing at home. Don’t forget to keep reading at home. I love you all! Love, Mrs. Kirkpatrick Bus #2 riders, I miss you so much! I can’t wait to see you again. Hope you are all doing well. Sandy Weidner

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W Wee received such an overw overwhelming helming response to our request for letters letters,, thank you! To Mrs. Chamberlain’s students, I miss you each dearly and I mean what I’m going to say very sincerely. It has been made very clearly, That you all are very extraordinary. I miss your high fives, laughs, stories and more, And I would do anything just to go back to how it was before. I hope you are making the best of these days and enjoying learning in new ways. I hope to see you all soon Until then, we can all share seeing the same moon. Love, Mrs. Chamberlain, 2nd Grade Southwood Elementary Hello to Mrs. Wilson’s kindergarten boys and girls, I wish I could give you your daily hugs/fist bumps! I love hearing your voices on your assignments-keep up the great work! Remember to find ways to help out at home without being asked. I can’t wait to hear about everything you are learning while we are apart from each other. Keep reading every day! Sending you love and hugs, Mrs. Wilson, Kindergarten, O.J. Neighbours

To Mr. Kling’s Special Ed Kids, Thank you for being in my life. You each challenge me daily and I am fortunate to know all of you. I miss you guys so so much. I know times are challenging just know I am here for you all anytime through a call, email, or zoom chat. Please reach out if you need help with homework or just need someone to talk to. Keep a smile on your face and we will be together again soon. I pray for you daily.

Hi Mrs. Sears’ 3rd grade students at O.J. Neighbours, I sure do miss you all so much!!! I cannot wait to see your beautiful smiling faces again. Thank you for reaching out when you have questions and working so hard on your assignments. I sure do appreciate it. Stay healthy and keep busy doing things you love to do. I miss you so!!!

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Southwood announces third quarter honor roll Officials from Southwood Jr. Sr. High School have announced honor roll lists for the third quarter of the 20192020 school year. All A High Honor Roll: Grade 7: Luke Andrews, Quinn Claussen, Grace Drake, Courtney Finney, Hannah Garrison, Zoey Gaylourd, Rowan Goodpasture, Averi Haecker, Gabriel Mealy, Keaton Metzger, Morgan Powell, Rylee Thomas, Lucy Vandermark, Ian Vanderpool, Ryley Wilcox Grade 8: Emma Adams, Randall Boone, Ethan Burkholder, Carrie Collins, Liliauna

Combs, Madis-Anne Culver, Derek Deeter, Jaret Denney, Jordan Hart, Ethan Lochard, Libee Price, Micah Smith, Shyanne Stout, Graceland Swain, Carley Whitesel Grade 9: Elise Adams, Zebadiah Herring, Bryn Mealy, Katelyn Ranck Grade 10: Ethan Dyson, Haley Lanning, Brayden Smith Grade 11: Zachary Roudebush, Braden Sweet Grade 12: Alexis Finney, Carson Heath, Erin Lehner, Kayla Mays, Gordon Seacott, Jackson Simons, Daisy Sparks, Allison Steele, Landon Topliff, Grant Whitham, Elissa Wiley

All A/B Honor Roll: Grade 7: Elijah Boone, Taylor Cavins, Jaiya Corn, Alaina Dague, Luke Herring, Mason Hipskind, Daedric Kaehr, Isabella Knote, Logan Miller, Hope Niccum, Cayden Richardson, Logan Robberts, Makenna Snow, Duke Sparks, Lydia Topliff, Audri Winer, Massey Woodyard, Kayne Zahler Grade 8: Audrey Amos, Macy Barney, Ashley Benavidez, Casey Boardman, Allie Haecker, Logan Hiner, Hayden Jones, Ethan Lyons, Bailey Miller, Kinsley Miller, Kalen Parke, Alexis Roles, Kendall Sarll, Kinzie Stouffer, Will Winer, Caleb Wyatt Grade 9: Tobias Cummins, Megan

Davis, Dean Elzy, Ella Haupert, Allianah Lopez, Meredith Norman, Jason Oprisek, Drayson Pace, Ashton Smith, Kyle Smith, Dylan Stout, Aleia Sweet, Jack Trudell, Dakota Wilson, Alaina Winer, Cole Winer, Braxton Worthington, Isabella Wor thington, Makenna Younce Grade 10: Rylee Barney, Joshua Beachler, Joseph Bland, Mya Denney, Madison Hipskind, Maddison Hunter, Beau Kendall, Makenlie Lambert, Stephen Madaris, Marissa Metzger, Trista Roser, Adam Seacott, Kloe Teulker, Tyler Whitesel, Bailey Wyatt Grade 11: Chloe Adams, Maggie Ball,

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How to clean when faced with a shortage of supplies Metro Creative In light of concerns about COVID-19, various health organizations have issued specific instructions on how to maintain personal safety and cleanliness. These recommendations involve using common household products to sanitize homes, offices and public spaces. As people take such precautions, many are stocking up on extra essentials — resulting in shortages. Everything from hand sanitizers to paper towels may be hard to find on grocery store shelves, leaving some to wonder what they can do to remain safe without sanitizers? The Environmental Protection Agency states that coronaviruses are some of the easiest types of viruses to kill

because they have an envelope around them that enables them to merge with other cells and infect them. If that protective coating can be disrupted, the virus can’t do its

job. For those having trouble finding well-known cleaning agents, these alternatives may suffice. Hot water and soap The reason handwashing is at the top

of the list of sanitizing methods is because it is so effective at washing away viruses and bacteria. Friction from scrubbing with soap and water can help break the

protective envelope, states the EPA. Soap and water can clean all surfaces in a home, especially when applying a little extra elbow grease. Hydrogen peroxide As people clear iso-

propyl (rubbing alcohol) off the shelves, do not discount hydrogen peroxide. The CDC says household hydrogen peroxide at 3 percent concentration can deactivate rhinovirus, the virus that causes the common cold, within six to eight minutes of contact. Coronavirus is easier to destroy than rhinovirus, so hydrogen peroxide may be effective at combatting that virus as well. Natural items can be used for general cleaning, but have not been endorsed for use on COVID-19 disinfection. In lieu of shortages, white vinegar, baking soda pastes and citrus oils and juices could fill the void of chemicallybased cleansers for other home tasks.

The dangers of mowing your grass too low Metro Creative Spring marks the return of many things. Trees and flowers begin to bloom again in spring, while warmer temperatures are welcomed back with open arms. Grass also begins to grow again in the spring. That means it’s not too long before homeowners have to dust off their lawn mowers and get to work. Those who don’t necessarily enjoy mowing the lawn may be tempted to cut their grass very low, as doing so can mean longer intervals between mowing sessions. However, mowing grass too low can have a very adverse effect on a lawn. • Cutting too low can injure the grass. Cutting grass too low can injure the grass, creating what’s essentially a domino effect

of problems to come. Injured grass will focus on its recovery efforts, thereby making it vulnerable to other issues. • Cutting too low promotes weed growth. Injured grass is vulnerable to invaders, including weeds and insects. Weeds and insects can attack grass as it recovers from injury, and before homeowners know it, their lawns are overcome with a host of problems. • Cutting too low allows crabgrass to thrive. Crabgrass needs ample sunlight to grow. By cutting grass too low, homeowners may unknowingly be promoting

crabgrass growth. Crabgrass is unsightly and can rob surrounding grass of the moisture it needs to grow. So lawns cut too low may not only lose their lush appeal thanks to the unattractive appearance of crabgrass, but also because areas surrounding the crabgrass patches might turn brown due to lack of water. • Cutting too low can stress the grass. Cutting too low also makes lawns vulnerable to summer heat. Without blades tall enough to block some of the summer sun, grass can quickly succumb to summer heat, leading to dried out, discolored lawns.

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Twice as nice

There are many dishes that can be made from leftover Easter ham By Laura Kurella

Now that the Easter holiday has come and gone, many of us are finding that the joy and happiness this holiday brings can also bless us with an abundance of extra leftovers that are now piled up in our fridge! If you surrendered to the pleasures of hiding Easter egg gems, right about now you may be finding some overlooked ones stinking up the den! For eggs such as these it is best to triple bag them and toss them away. However, for the ones that were successfully found and safely returned to their cold nest, it is always best to also wash these eggs with soap and water then drying before re-refrigerating. Foodsafety.gov recommends eating hard-boiled eggs within 7 days of cooking, and they recommend discarding any hard-boiled (hidden) Easter eggs that ended up with cracked shells because bacteria can enter the gg and contaminate it – risky business! Ham also has some leftover rules of its own, and contrary to popular belief, it does not have a long storage life. In fact, its storage time is contingent upon the type of ham it is. Fresh uncured hams (after cooking) can be stores 3 to 4 days in

refrigerator and 3-4 months in freezer while cured hams (after cooking) can be stored 3 to 5 days in refrigerator or 1 to 2 months in freezer. Spiral-cut hams (after cooking) can also be stored 3 to 5 days in refrigerator or 1 to 2 months in freezer, and Country hams (after cooking) can be stored the longest - up to 7 days in refrigerator or 1 month in freezer. Because there are so many variables present, it’s a good idea to inspect leftover ham before it is consumed. Its color – pink – should remain free from any brown, gray or green colors or moldy spots. Unless caused by initial cooking, odd colors indicate that ham has gone bad. Smell is also an indicator because once a ham begins to head south it will begin to emit a bad odor. When it comes to food you are always better off being safe than sorry. Inspect all food carefully and checking first with the nose then the eye before the mouth. If you suspect anything rogue about a food be smart, throw it out! Sprinkled with special flavor-filled spice, here are some recipes courtesy of McCormick that offer up new ways to make your ham leftovers taste twice as nice Enjoy! Sources: foodsafety.gov

HAM AND CHEESE EGG CUPS PREP TIME:10m; COOK TIME: 20m; Yield: 4 (2 egg cups) Servings. (Bottom photo) 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls 1/2 cup finely chopped ham 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 4 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon McCormick Thyme Leaves 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Unroll and separate crescent dough into triangles. Press a triangle into each of 8 greased muffin cups to form a cup. Divide ham and 1/4 cup of the cheese among cups. Beat eggs, milk, green onion, thyme, garlic powder and salt in medium bowl. Fill cups with egg mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until eggs are set and crust is golden brown. Run small knife or spatula around each cup to loosen. Remove cups to wire rack. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. HAWAIIAN HAM AND PINEAPPLE SALSA Get party-ready with our Hawaiian Ham and Pineapple Salsa (top photo). A fruity salsa of pineapple, jalapeño and mango nectar is the perfect base for salty chunks of cooked canned ham seasoned with Grill Mates Baja Citrus Marinade. Serve it inside hollowed out pineapple “bowls” for a festive touch. PREP TIME:15m; COOK TIME:5m; TOTAL TIME: 20 m; Yield: 32 Servings. 1 package McCormick Grill Mates Baja Citrus Marinade 1/2 cup mango nectar Substitutions available 2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons lime juice 1 can (12 ounces) canned ham, such as Spam Classic, cut into small cubes 4 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple, about 1 (3 1/2 lb.) whole pineapple, peeled, cored and finely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts Mix Marinade Mix, mango nectar, honey and lime juice in large bowl. Remove 1/4 cup of the marinade mixture; set aside. Cook cubed canned ham and 1/4 cup of the reserved marinade mixture in large skillet on medium heat until lightly browned. Remove from heat. Stir pineapple, onion and jalapeño into remaining marinade mixture in large bowl until well blended. Top with ham mixture. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve dip with tortilla chips. MISSISSIPPI SIN HAM DIP PREP TIME:10m; COOK TIME: 25m; Yield:16 Servings. 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1 can (4 1/2 ounces) diced green chiles, undrained 1 package McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided 1/2 cup chopped ham 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, chiles, Seasoning Mix and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese in large bowl until well blended. Stir in ham. Spread in 9-inch glass pie plate sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.