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Steve and Lisa Flack and their immediate and extended families show off a sign they received for being the 2019 Farm Family of the Year. Photos by Don Hurd

Flack family thanks many for Farm Family Award

Wabash County, like communities around the state and nation, are taking precautions against the spread of with COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus.

As of Monday afternoon, March 15, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has reported 24 cases of Hoosiers diagnosed through ISDH, the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. These cases involve residents of Wells, Adams, Howard, Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Marion, Johnson and Bartholomew Counties with no reported deaths. This number is subject to continue changing and can be checked online at www.in.gov/coronavirus.

Most recently, on Monday, March 16, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has ordered all nightclubs, restaurants and bars to close now through the end of March, although takeout and delivery will still be allowed.

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A celebration honoring those in the agriculture industry took place Wednesday, March 11, at the Heartland REMC community room.

A crowd of 120 people was on hand to watch Steve and Lisa Flack accept the 2019 Farm Family of the Year Award on behalf of Flack Farms.

They also heard from John Sampson, President and CEO of the Northeast Regional Partnership, the night’s keynote speaker. The event was sponsored by Grow Wabash County’s Ag Committee.

The Flacks received the award from 2018 recipients Mike and Jay Reed of Reed Farms.

During an emotional acceptance speech, Steve Flack, with a little help from wife, Lisa, thanked all those involved with the dinner and selecting the farm for the honor.

Steve Flack, his voice cracking with emotion, thanked Grow Wabash County and the committee for the honor. He said farming is often difficult and few people understand what farmers do or why farmers do it.

“We would also like to say thank you to our family, friends, neighbors and employees, many of who are here tonight,” Lisa said, taking over for her husband.

Of the employees, she said, “we hate to call them employees; we talked about this when we were putting this together … thank you for representing our business so well.”

“We’re very proud to have you driving our trucks, talking with our customers, treating our business as if it was your own,” she said. “We consider all of you a huge part of our success.”

There really wasn’t a plan in Indiana for what the Flacks had hope to accomplish, she said, admitting they made a lot of mistakes along the way.

“But from the beginning, our friends, family and neighbors were always there and willing to lend a hand when needed,” she said.

“Whether it was unloading trucks, hauling hay, shuttling people back and forth, working on equipment or even occasionally helping to put out a fire or two.

“Our friends, family and neighbors were always, and they still are, there for us.”

Steve, taking over from Lisa, said the pair would especially like to thank their children, Austin, Kayla and Derek, “who ended up in the hay business whether they liked it or not.”

“They learned at a young age that the weatherman wasn’t, or more truthfully, hardly ever, right,” he said. “They were pulled out of bed early and sometimes worked into the night to make sure the hay got made and put up before the rain. I’m not going to say they did all Lisa and Steve Flack address the crowd at the Salute to this without complaining at times, but the Agriculture dinner.

Wabash City School Food Service staff members bag lunches from the back of a car to pass out to children who need meals during the school shutdown caused by COVID-19. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

On March 13, leaders of Wabash County released a statement about responses to the recent developments regarding COVID19, also known as the Coronavirus.

“Accounting for the recommendations that have been shared by not only the Indiana State Department of Health but also the CDC, community leaders are encouraging the postponement or cancellation of any non-essential gatherings or operations for the time being,” the statement began.

As of Friday, March 13: All Wabash County school corporations have made the decision to suspend in-person classes until the conclusion of spring break on April 13.

The Honeywell Foundation and its various properties have also made the decision to cancel or postpose all events and movies until April 9.

“High traffic community areas and facilities are continually adjusting their policies and operations to ensure they continue to serve the public with respect to the health and safety of their employees, customers and the public at large,” the statement noted. “Prior to attending an upcoming event or any local businesses, be sure to check their specific social media and/or website for the most up-to-date information.

“Essential services including law enforcement, emergency services, medical services, will continue to operate. Public transit through Living Well in Wabash County and local food pantries also have plans to remain open and operating.

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New Song Church opens in Wabash

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com A new church has opened Wabash, located on State Road 13

right behind the Marathon gas station.

New Song Church, planted and pastored

by Tony Mercer, is open and ready to welcome the public.

Everyone is wel-

come, Mercer told The Paper of Wabash County.

“You’ll discover that our passion is to provide a place where people just like you can have a life-changing experience with God,” he said. “Our highest goal is to perpetuate the good news of grace, helping people become passionately devoted followers of Jesus.”

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Tony Mercer (right), the pastor of New Song Church, Wabash poses with his family, (from left) Kelvin, Kendall, and Sherry. Photo provided.

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NM Center for History to host Smithsonian exhibit

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

NORTH MANCHESTER — Almost a year in the making, the North Manchester Center for History is gearing up for six weeks of fun, adventure and education.

North Manchester was one of six communities in Indiana selected by Indiana Humanities to host a Smithsonian traveling exhibit, “Crossroads: Change in Rural America,” as part of the Museum on Main Street program, a Smithsonian Institution program that works with rural communities to design and host highquality exhibits across the United States.

The traveling museum will be in North Manchester from March 21 to May 2.

The six-week event kicks off with a ribbon cutting and open house Saturday, March 21.

The overall tone of the Smithsonian exhibit covers agriculture, education, industry and population change.

In order for the museum to prepare for the enormity of the project that started in the spring of 2019, a footprint or design of the exhibit

About Indiana Humanities Indiana Humanities connects people, opens minds and enriches lives by creating and facilitating programs that encourage Hoosiers to think, read and talk. Learn more at www.indianahumanities.org.

About Museum on Main Street Museum on Main Street is a unique collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), state humanities councils across the nation, and local host institutions. To learn more about “Crossroads” and other Museum on Main Street exhibitions, visit www.museumonmainstreet.org.

About SITES SITES has been sharing the wealth of Smithsonian collections and research programs with millions of people outside Washington, D.C., for more than 65 years. SITES connects Americans to their shared cultural heritage through a wide range of exhibitions about art, science and history, which are shown wherever people live, work and play. For exhibition description and tour schedules, visit www.sites.si.edu. was sent.

“They send it in advance so they can lay it out and we can make sure we have the correct space,” Center for History Director Laura Rager said. “They spent a lot of time planning, designing and creating.”

Rager explained that the traveling exhibit is currently on display in Elkhart.

The floor plans are sent from one site to the next so volunteers from each site have a chance to put it down and see what the

space is going to be.

Each site is to cover the four pillars: agriculture, education, industry and population. North Manchester is working on a space that covers school consolidation related to education, for one.

Rager said Gladys Airgood did the research and found photos of all the schools that had consolidated into what is now Manchester Jr.Sr. High School.

POET Biorefining is contributing materials that will show

what farming is now with products that Poet uses now, as well as a large poster and an aerial photo of their property.

“We have a companion piece to go with each of those pillars,” Rager said.

Manchester University art professor Jeff Diesburg is doing a sabbatical this semester that relates to rural change in America.

“We will have photos from the Fingerle farm and Hawkins farm,” Rager said.

“We will have an art display every week of the six weeks. We will also have special programs each week.”

Among the programs are Diesburg discussing what his sabbatical was, and retired MJSHS teacher Pete Jones doing a lecture on history and social media.

Artists Britta Glass and Hannah Burnworth are also among those presenting sessions.

A highlight of the tour along Main

The Crossroads : Change in Rural America traveling museum will highlight six weeks of activities as part of the Smithsonian Institution program. (Photo provided) Street are banners honoring important citizens, past and current, in North Manchester. Those with banners hanging on the north side of Main Street are Billie Strauss, Jo Switzer, David Lawrenz, J.P. Freeman, David Granstaff, Glenn Blocher and Martha Winseburg.

“The best part of those who are living is they didn’t know the banners were

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Exhibit who spent some training time Thursday, March 5 to help tours go smoothly.

“Part of the training is that instead of answering questions, they are supposed to keep a conversation so the people can ask themselves questions,” Rager said. historian and retired MJSHS teacher Pete Jones doing a lecture on history and social media.

Artists Britta Glass and Hannah Burnworth are also

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A highlight of the tour along Main Street are banners honoring important citizens, past and current, in North Manchester. Those with banners hanging on the north side of Main Street are Billie Strauss, Jo Switzer, David Lawrenz, J.P. Freeman, David Granstaff, Glenn Blocher and Martha Winseburg.

“The best part of those who are living is they didn’t know

the banners were going up,” Rager said.

A important part of the preparation for the exhibit will be guides, or docents, who spent some training time Thursday, March 5 to help tours go smoothly.

“Part of the training is that instead of answering questions, they are supposed to keep a conversation so the people can ask themselves questions,” Rager said.

As for changes due to the Corona virus, Rager said Monday, March 16, that as of

last Friday, the facility canceled large group gatherings which would have taken place Friday and Saturday of this week.

“We have approximately 16 separate events scheduled over the next six weeks all of which involved groups of less than 30, some as few as 12,” she said. “These are either private or ticketed events that limit the size of the gathering. As of today, we plan on being open as planned with normal hours."

New Song coming atmosphere.

“Sundays are exciting, yet casual and relaxed. You will be greeted by friendly faces and handshakes the moment you enter,” said Mercer.

“You’re welcome to grab a free cup of coffee and donut and take them into the auditorium. If you need to ask a question or two, visit the Guest Services counter in the lobby; it’s staffed with volunteers that stand ready to serve you and your family.

Wherever you’re at in your faith journey, you’ll always be accepted as part of our church family.

“Children are

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extremely important to us. That’s why we provide fun, top-quality ministries in a safe, Jesus-centered environment. From babies to 6th graders, we offer classes during our weekend service; simply stop by the Kid’s check-in counter.

More than ever, we are here to reach people with the lifechanging message of Jesus and would love for you to join us as we Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose and Make A Difference.”

Mercer and his family are originally from Evansville. He attended Harrison High School in Evansville completed his ministerial studies through Global University.

He was previously a youth pastor at New Song Church in Plymouth and after moving to Kansas, an opportunity arose to come back to Indiana when the founding pastor of New Song Church reached out to him about starting a campus in Wabash.

“We flew out here

and fell in love with Wabash,” he said. “We knew this was the place and the opportunity that we had been praying about and waiting on.

We bought a house and moved here at the end of May of 2019. We officially started the church on December 8, 2019.”

Mercer and his wife, Sherry, have been married for 21 years and have two children. Their son, Kelvin is 18 and in Bible college studying ministry, and their daughter Kendall is 13 and attends Northfield. They also have a dog named Zena.

New Song Church meets on Sundays at 10 a.m. The service lasts about 70 minutes and starts with modern worship followed by an encouraging and hope-filled message from the Bible.

For more information about New Song Church, visit online at mynsc.org/Wabash or visit them on Facebook or Instagram at @newsongchurchwabash.

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Flack Farms point is they did what we asked. We wouldn’t be here today without their help through the years.”

Steve also thanked God, saying, “through all the ups and downs, God has always provided a way for us to keep going. Often our prayers were expressed with gratitude and joy, sometime with fear and with tears, and a few times with desperation.

“Many times, I asked God, ‘Why did it rain on my hay now?’ But it’s a relief when you realize you don’t have to ask why.

You can trust that

...continued from Page1 everything happens for a reason, and God had it worked out all along. I’m extremely grateful for his blessings.”

Steve reiterated that the family appreciated being selected as Farm Family of the Year. But, he added, “there are farmers all over that experience the same struggles, anxieties, worries and ulcers that we do.”

“Every year we wonder, will we get to plant and harvest on time? Will there be a flood or a drought?

Will the prices I get be enough to pay the bills? We all get up every morning and do it again.

“So, thank you to farmers everywhere who do it day after day with no recognition, because farming is part of who they are. It’s a special, exhilarating, one of a kind way of life. Our family is so blessed to be able to live the life we dreamed of in the agriculture industry with so many outstanding people to support us.”

Sampson, during his keynote address, spoke about the Regional Partnership and its association with agriculture. He also discussed the group’s future plans and what it plans to do to meet those goals.

Mike and Jay Reed, receipients of the 2018 Farm Family of the Year Award, present the 2019 award to Steve and Lisa Flack, during the Salute to Agriculture dinner on Wednesday, March 11.

Photos by Don Hurd

Steve and Lisa Flack show off the desk plaque they received for being selected the 2019 Wabash County Farm Family of the Year.

They are joined by Keith Gillenwater (left), President and CEO of Grow Wabash County. Grow Wabash County’s Ag Committee sponsored the Salute to Agriculture dinner.

Indiana Archeological Society plans show Officials from the I n d i a n a Archeaological Society have announced that they will again sponsor the 19th annual exhibition of pre-historic to historic artifiacts at the Miami County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 4.

The fairground is located at 1079W-200N near Peru.

There will be over 100 tables on display of some of the finest relics in the Midwest.

The exhibit will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Hunter Estate & Elder Law opens office in Wabash Hunter Estate & Elder Law has opened an office at 56 W. Market St. The firm hosted an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 12.

The firm was founded in 2001, by Susan Hunter to help create custom plans for clients in areas of estate planning, asset protection, wills, trusts, Medicaid planning, veteran’s benefits, long-term care planning, probate and

trust administration, and probate avoidance. Hunter remains an active partner and primarily serves ofcounsel.

Attorneys Justin Schuhmacher and Jennifer Rozelle will staff the office.

“Prior to becoming an attorney, I taught and coached at Northfield Jr.-Sr. High School. I was blessed to get to know so many of the wonderful people that call Wabash County home,” said

Schuhmacher. “A new opportunity exists for me, and our team, to come back to serve these same families.

This area has so much to offer its residents and we are excited to be part of it. It’s great to once again be involved in a community that has meant so much to me.”

The firm offers free consultations, provides a straight-forward fee schedule, and avoids the use of excessive legal jar-

gon. The mission supports that new and returning clients can make the best decisions possible based on their unique needs.

For more firm events plan to visit the Wabash office on: Thursday, April 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Getting Your Ducks In A Row - Join this free workshop to learn how you can protect against loss from lawsuits, nursing homes, or children’s indiscretions. Learn more at www.hunterlawoffice.net/workshops.

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Justin Schumacher cuts the ribbon at Hunter Estate & Elder Law while Jennifer Rozelle (second from left) and others look on during the firm’s ribbon cutting an dopen house on March 12. Photo by Joseph Slacian 5:30-6:30 p.m., Getting Your Ducks In A Row - Join this free workshop to learn how you can protect against loss from lawsuits, nursing homes, or children’s indiscretions. Learn more at www.hunterlawoffice.net/workshops.

Thursday, June 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Financial

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Medicaid planning, veteran’s benefits, long-term care planning, probate and trust administration, and probate avoidance. For more information about Hunter Estate & Elder Law or services offered, call 260-274-7831 or visit www.hunterlawoffice.net.

DAR chapter has March meeting Article provided The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on Tuesday, March 10, at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, Wabash. The meeting opened with the DAR ritual.

Devotions were on Nature’s Creed. The March President General’s message from Denise Doring VanBuren was shared

by Joyce Joy. Each year, we convene in our nation’s capital to conduct the business of the National Society and report on the combined impact that we make in com-

munities around the world as a result of the year’s committeedriven work.

That gathering is C o n t i n e n t a l Congress, and we are eagerly preparing for the 129th edition this June. I promise you that exciting plans are underway!

The National Defender Report was about female veterans and their children; the fastest growing homeless population in America.

Final Salute, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that focuses on homeless women veterans and their children.

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ homeless shelters currently do not accom-

modate female veterans with children, thus leaving the families to live in their cars or seek shelter where ever.

The Indian Committee Minute was about the Powhatan Indian attack on March 22, 1622, referred to as the “Massacre of 1622,” constituted a watershed in history of the Jamestown settlement.

The Conservation Minute was on the Asian long-horned beetle.

The Constitution Minute, “the right to remain silent,” is an extension of the Fifth Amendment and the right against selfincrimination. The Women’s Issue was on strokes. Stroke is not

only the No. 4 cause of death in the United States, it’s also a leading cause of severe long-term disability.

Barbara Amiss was elected to be the chapter delegate to the 119th State Conference in May and 129th Continental C o n g r e s s , Washington, DC in June.

The program was presented by Rosemarie Felts, German immigrant, telling her story and explaining the difficulties faced by those who came to America in search of new opportunities.

The next meeting will be April 14 at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room.

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PEO chapter initiates new member Article provided

Students earn gold rating: Three seniors from Northfield High School earned a gold rating with distinction for their ensemble performance at the state competition portion of Indiana State School Music Association Solo and Ensemble contest. Pictured are (from left) Athena Varner, Ariana Varner and Ellie Proebstle. Photo provided.

Woodlawn Hospital gets new surgical system Officials from Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester have announced the recent acquisition of the da Vinci X Surgical System.

The system was designed with the goal of further advancing the technology used in minimally invasive surgery. The system can be used across a spectrum of minimally invasive surgical procedures and has been optimized for multiquadrant surgeries in the areas of gynecology, urology, thoracic, cardiac and general surgery. Hospital officials look forward to bringing patients in Fulton and surround-

ing counties this new advancement in minimally invasive surgery.

By enabling efficient access throughout the abdomen or chest, the da Vinci X System expands upon core da Vinci System features, including wristed instruments, 3D-HD visualization, intuitive motion, and an ergonomic design.

As with all da Vinci Surgical Systems, the surgeon is 100 percent in control of the robotic-assisted da Vinci System, which translates his/her hand movements into smaller, more precise movements of tiny instruments inside the patient’s body.

The X System’s immersive 3D-HD vision system provides surgeons a highly magnified view, virtually extending their eyes and hands into the patient.

Key features of this new equipment include: A new overhead instrument arm architecture designed to facilitate anatomical access from virtually any position.

A new endoscope digital architecture that creates a simpler, more compact design with improved vision definition and clarity.

An ability to attach the endoscope to any arm, providing flexi-

bility for visualizing the surgical site.

Smaller, thinner arms with newly designed joints that offer a greater range of motion than ever before.

Longer instrument shafts designed to give surgeons greater operative reach.

The da Vinci X System is an expandable technology platform that is designed to accommodate and seamlessly integrate a range of current technologies, as well as future innovations, in areas such as imaging, advanced instruments and anatomical access.

Members of Wabash PEO Sisterhood Chapter BY had their monthly meeting on Monday, March 9, at the home of Julia Chowning.

There were 11 members attending the meeting. The chapter was pleased to initiate Minda Lehman as the newest member. The members were reminded that they would be hosting a district wide Officer

Training class for incoming PEO officers on April 18, 2020 at the Friends Church in Wabash. There will be more information on the training at a later date.

The chapter has begun its annual fundraiser with Garden Gate Nursery of Peru. They will be offering $10 gift cards redeemable at Garden Gate through October.

Cards are available from any member of

Chapter BY. There will be a joint social event to take place with North Manchester Chapter DK on April 25.

Members will visit Wabash Woolen Works and participate in classes on felt offered by the staff at Woolen Works.

Installation of New Officers for the year was conducted by Sue Gray who will continue as President for the 2020 year.

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NM church to distribute free diapers Christian Fellowship Church offers free diapers to 20 families.

Distribution will be from 3-5 p.m. on March 18. Diaper sizes ranges from size 1 to size 6. Call or text the church at 260-2552839 to set up an appointment.

Distribution to Wabash County residents only.

CANCER SURVIVORS LUNCHEON: Dr. Kim Duchane and students from Manchester University will be hosting a luncheon

for cancer survivors and a guest on Saturday, Apr 25 from 11-1 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church.

Partnering with the students will be mem-

bers of Wabash County Cares. Those living in Wabash County who have fought the battle with cancer, or are currently in the battle, are welcomed to attend. Contact nmanchestertalks@g mail.com to register.

FIRST BRETHREN TO HOST FAMILY ACTIVITIES: North Manchester First Brethren Church will host Club RIOT, Kids For Christ, and ParentConnect each Tuesday in March from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Club RIOT and KFC are for kids age 4 years-3rd grade and 4th-6th grade. Each

group will have a game or craft, snack, and Bible lesson with sharing time each week. ParentConnect is for parents to have their own parenting discussion and coffee/snack/ quiet time while kids are at their activities. The theme for kids is “Altitude: Learning from the Sermon on the Mount” while parents will have an informal time to have conversation either on site or on their own to discuss individual or provided topics. All kids and parents are invited to join in! The church meets at 407 N. Sycamore St. For more information, contact the church office at 982-6457 or visit www.nmfbc.org.

WINTER CLOTHING AT THURSDAY’S CHILD: Since winter will stick around for a while longer, now is the time to visit Thursday’s Child.

They have lots of winter clothing, blankets, and some new items as well. The

volunteers invite parents of infants and toddlers to come before March 16 when all winter items will be packed and stored to make room for spring and summer clothing. As usual, everything is FREE. They are located at 410 N. Market St. The entrance is to the right of the Thrift Shop. Hours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays, except for holidays.

AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meals are a balanced meal.

Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday. To reserve your lunch call 982-9940.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP: The winter session of GriefShare began Feb. 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. McKee

Mortuary, Inc and the Congregational Christian Church have partnered together to offer the community GriefShare, a 13 week session of discussion, video seminars and individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Participant will need to purchase a workbook at a cost of $15.

Scholarships are available for those who need. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street.

Please contact the church at 260-982-2882 for more information or to register.

MANCHESTER MEALS-ONWHEELS provides meals as planned and prepared by the dietary staff at Timbercrest Senior Living Center in North Manchester.

The meals are prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician. Each weekday between 11 a.m. and 12 noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volun-

teer drivers to the client’s homes.

Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message.

85 HOPE CLINIC: The clinic located at the Town Life Center, 603 Bond Street, N. Manchester. Office hours are Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. for client interviews, donation drop offs and general information. Clinic hours are by appointment only on the first and third Tuesday of each month. You may contact the North Manchester office at 260-306-8309 or email nmdirector@85hope.o rg for appointments or information.

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COVID-19 coverage changes.”

Please consider these recommended adjustments to local operations with this in mind: The decision to encourage “social distancing” at this time is not in response to any confirmed cases in Wabash County, but as a means to prevent the spread of any potential illness.

In lieu of classes, the various school districts have eLearning days scheduled throughout the time classes are not in session.

In addition to refraining from attending large gatherings or frequenting public spaces, the CDC has several recommendations to keep you and your family safe.

The CDC recommends: Washing hands frequently for at least 20 seconds.

Stay home if you have a fever or other flu-like symptoms, cough or cold.

Cover your mouth when coughing and sneezing.

Regularly cleaning high traffic and high touch surfaces in your home or business.

A full list of ways to prevent the spread of COVID19 as well as additional information can be found at: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus or on the Indiana Department of Health website, www.in.gov/isdh.

Please note that developments regarding COVID-19 are being updated regularly. As new information is made available, organizations and community leaders will continue to revisit these decisions and determine the next steps of action.

Other changes for businesses or organizations around the county include: Living Well in Wabash County – Transportation, pantry and senior lunches will continue with modifications.

In lieu of seniors attending Winchester Senior Center, team members will call to check on participants who are home in order to check on their welfare and reduce feelings of isolation.

Wabash County Public Transport will operate regular hours and services throughout Wabash County with increased protocols until otherwise announced.

The Community Cupboard pantry will operate as a drive through, using the senior center portico entrance, with regular pantry hours, Monday and Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Senior lunches at Winchester Senior Center will also operate as drive

through at the front door of the senior center form 11-11:30 a.m. Monday Friday.

The Wabash Community Band concert on March 22 and the Swing into Spring Party on March 19 have both been canceled.

All daily senior center activities are suspended until April 13.

The Bowen Center will continue operation as normal with additional protective measures.

Wabash County Museum is temporarily closed to all visitors as of March 13 until further notice. Check the museums social media for future updates as the situation evolves.

Wabash County 4-H Junior Leaders Emergency Personnel Appreciation Dinner scheduled for Friday, March 20 in Lagro has been postponed. It will be rescheduled for a later date yet to be determined.

Wabash Kiwanis Club Pancake Day on Saturday, March 14, was postponed.

It will be rescheduled to a later date yet to be determined.

All programs and events at the Honeywell Center are suspended.

Eugenia’s restaurant will remain open during normal business hours.

Wabash County YMCA is closed for one week as of March 15. Officials will reevaluate this decision on Sunday, March 22, and make the decision to either remain closed or to re-open.

Wabash County Court Services began social distancing measures on March 16, and will remain in effect until such time it is determined that the major threat to contamination has passed. All efforts will be made to limit the interaction of staff and clients with one

another.

Attempts will be made to limit office visits to only those critical in nature. Clients are asked to contact their supervising officer prior to their next scheduled appointment to determine their status.

For those required to report for appointments, officials are requesting that no other parties are brought to appointments.

The same goes for any court proceedings- only the person a party to the case will be permitted into the Courthouse.

Video conferencing will be used whenever possible.

Staff will be required to wear gloves when handling any payment or other documents.

Payments can be made online at www.govpaynow.com. If required to make payments during the response time for COVID-19 please make payments on-line or via telephone whenever possible.

Until further notice there will be NO visitation for Work Release.

All Wabash Little League activities, including team practices are suspended until further notice. The matter will be reviewed on a weekly bases Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services Inc. changes to meal sites include drivethrough only at the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center and at Warvel Park in North Manchester.

Access Youth Center will provide a walkup meal service Monday through Friday from 4-5 p.m., offering lunch sacks of snacks/protein/fruit.

Locations are New Journey Church on Monday and Tuesday and The Access Youth Center on Wednesdays and

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Fridays. All other after school and weekend programming are canceled until further notice.

Community Foundation of Wabash County offices are closed through March 20.

Community Foundation officials are still available through phone and email.

North Manchester Public Library’s children’s playroom and computers are closed until further notice; All but four adult computers closed, six laptops are also available for patrons to check out for in-house use only; Makerspace closed; Blocher Room closed; twoperson only limit to the study room, conference room, and Indiana room; Curb Side Pick Up service launched March 17.

Manchester University – All classes have been moved to remote teaching and online learning for students on both the North Manchester and Fort Wayne campuses through April 18.

Campuses will remain open.

NoMa Yoga – All classes canceled for the foreseeable future.

Along with changes and cancellations, school corporations will continue to provide food services to students.

Beginning Tuesday, March 17, meals for those in the Manchester Community Schools district are available Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to noon ending on Thursday, April 2 at the following locations: Manchester Elementary School, Manchester Intermediate School and Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School. Meals will distribute in a drive through manner at the curb in front of Door #1 at each building, or by walking up to Door 1. Parents and children will not be

allowed in the buildings.

Meals will also be available at the following locations: 34 E. Main St. Disko, from 11-11:10 a.m.; Liberty Mills Park, Liberty Mills from 11:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.; and Servia Park, Servia from 12-12:10 p.m.

All meals will be free of charge to all children ages one-18, regardless of income. Children must be present to receive a meal.

Every child will receive both a breakfast and lunch at that time. Meals will not be available for adults.

The Metropolitan School District of Wabash County will offer free breakfast and lunch pickup available at Metro North Elementary School, Door 14 and Southwood Jr./Sr. High School at Door 5 on the following schedule until Wednesday, April 1: Mondays there will be one breakfast and two lunches available from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays there will 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches available between 10:3011:30 a.m.

From March 16 until April 3, Wabash City Schools children ages 1-18 years will be allowed to pick up breakfast and lunch 11-11:15 a.m., Southside Fire Station located at 1470 Vernon St., City Park located at 800 W. Hill St., and St. Matthew’s United Church located at 1717 N. Wabash St..

Participants will be able to take you food with you, unlike the summer program.

From 11:45 a.m.-12 p.m., Friendship Hill Playground located across from YMCA, Wabash North Wesleyan Church located at 600 Manchester Ave., and Wabash Church of the Brethren located at 645 Bond St. From 12:30-12:45 p.m., Hannah Park located at

775 E. Hill St., Ivy Tech back parking lot located at 277 N. Thorn St. and Wabash Alliance Church located at 1206 N. Cass St. The postponements, cancellations and forced closings will undoubtedly have an impact on the local, state and national economies.

Alan Krabbenhoft, dean and professor of Economics at Indiana University Kokomo (IUK) has been watching how COVID-19 has been affecting the local economy through his own personal experiences.

“In just a few days we’ve had a more abrupt change with a more significant slowdown concerning restaurants. More people are using pick up and drive through services.

It’s a smart way to minimize contact,” said Krabbenhoft.

Like thousands of other Hoosiers, Krabbenhoft used his time at home over the weekend to do some online ordering to minimize contact with others as medical professionals, the ISDH and the CDC are recommending.

IUK is one of many schools trying to minimize contact among students and faculty.

Students are currently on spring break and the university has extended the break for another week.

After that, the students will continue their studies online until the first week of May. “The extra week of spring break is to give faculty time to move classes from face to face class time to online. We have to figure out what will work best for the students,” Krabbenhoft explained.

He continued saying, “we are taking it one day at a time. The safety of our staff, students and faculty are our prime concern.”

While contact with others throughout the campus has been drastically reduced, a point of concern for Krabbenhoft is the hoarding.

“When I see shopping carts full of toilet paper, it’s a bit concerning,” he said.

Now the way we shop and eat is beginning to change in some states.

Some restaurants are closed to dine-in customers but are still open to drive-thru or delivery.

Krabbenhoft said he believes this is going to continue for some time and create some difficulty but said “we will bounce back. It’s just going to take some time.”

To continue to learn about changes in Wabash County and state wide, continue to visit www.in.gov/coronavirus and check business’ social media and websites.

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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.

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Edna Newman, 90

Richard Siders, 84

Enjoyed reading her Bible

Enjoyed collecting antiques

Avid mushroom hunter

Feb. 22, 1930 – March 11, 2020

Oct. 19, 1935 – March 13, 2020

Jan. 18, 1957 – March 10, 2020

Edna Mae Newman, 90, of rural LaFontaine, died at 10:56 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Feb. 22, 1930 in Wabash County to Leo and Ellen Lucille (Pegg) Futrell.

Edna was a 1947 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Wilbur Dean Newman in Wabash on June 21, 1959; he died Nov. 14, 2008.

She worked 25 years at Kroger Egg in Wabash until it closed in April of 1982. Edna was a member of the Washington Street Wesleyan Church in Wabash and since its closure, has attended the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Marion. She enjoyed reading her Bible, cooking, baking, noodle making, and especially enjoyed her granddaughter.

She is survived by two children, Greg (Regina) Newman of LaFontaine, and Kimberly A. Newman of Phoenix, Ariz. and her step son, Jerry Newman of North Manchester; one granddaughter, Amy (Darran) Cornett of Milton, Fla.; three step grandchildren, Diane Newman, Tammy (Brad) Morris, and Kelly (Anthony) DeLaughter; five step great grandchildren; two sisters, Grace Sirk of Mattawan, Mich., and Margaret Bigger of LaFontaine; and her brother, Charles (Norma) Futrell of Kalamazoo, Mich.

She was also preceded in death by her brother, Leo Futrell, Jr. and her sister, Helen Rhoads.

Funeral services were Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastors Steve Hudson and Phil Harris officiating. Burial was in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, in rural Huntington County. Calling was Monday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is the Pilgrim Holiness Church, Marion, Indiana.

The memorial guest book for Edna may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Richard Earl Siders, 84, of Roann died at 11:46 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2020 at his home. He was born Oct. 19, 1935 in Roann to Meredith D. and Mary Lois (Burnworth) Siders.

Dick was a 1955 graduate of Roann High School, and served in the Indiana State Guard for eight and a half years. He owned and operated Siders & Son Gravel. Dick enjoyed collecting antiques.

He is survived by several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert Siders and Donald Siders; and nephew, Robbie Siders.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, March 20 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service Roann, 335 S. Chippewa Rd., Roann. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann.

Friends may call 4-8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Stockdale Mill Foundation.

The memorial guest book for Richard may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Lucas Cruz Jr., 63

Lucas A. Cruz Jr., 63, of LaFontaine, passed away at 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home. He was born on Jan. 18, 1957, in Wabash, to Lucas T. & Gloria (Acevedo) Cruz Sr. Lucas was a 1975 graduate of Southwood High School. He retired from Duke Energy after 40 years of work.

Lucas enjoyed participating in the local pool league and riding his motorcycle.

He was an avid mushroom hunter and loved hanging out around his firepit.

He is survived by his father and stepmother, Lucas T. & Rose Marie Cruz, Sr., of Moore, Okla.; and two daughters, Kandi (Jim) CruzHanson of Indianapolis and Rachel (Ryan) Olsen of Marion.He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria.

Funeral services were Sunday, March 15, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine.

Reverend Gabriel Cruz officiated.

Visitation for family and friends was on Saturday, March 14 at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to ABATE of Wabash or to the APA Pool League.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

David Wallen, 70 Enjoyed gambling Oct. 14, 1949 – March 14, 2020

David D. Wallen, 70, of rural Wabash, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at his home.

He was born Oct. 14, 1949 in Marion to Miley and Dorothy (Hardacre) Wallen.

Dave married Brenda Turner in Covington, Ky. on Oct. 13, 1992.

He was a truck driver for over 40 years. Dave also owned Wallen Transport and drove for Wabash Alloys for several years. He was a member of the Lagro Sons of the American Legion.

Dave enjoyed gambling, listening to old blues music, and his dog, Chico, who died in 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Wallen of Wabash; two sons, Gregory Welch of North Manchester, and Nathan (Tab) Welch of Warsaw; three grandchildren, Brayden Shrock, Brylee Welch, and Brantley “Fred” Welch, all of North Manchester; two brothers; and one sister.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister.

Funeral services were Wednesday, March 18 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was Wednesday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Lagro American Legion.

The memorial guest book for David may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Patricia Ann Sloane, 82 Enjoyed fishing Dec. 19, 1937 – March 11, 2020

Patricia Ann Sloane, 82, of Wabash, died at 2:35 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at her home.

She was born Dec. 19, 1937 in Huntington, W. Va., to Paul Brown and Louise (Bockway) Haupert.

Pat married Kelly J. Sloane in Kentucky on Nov. 25, 1953; he died Nov. 17, 2013. She worked as a nursing aide 14 years in the obstetrics department of Wabash County Hospital. Mrs. Sloane was affiliated with the Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time at Salamonie Reservoir.

She is survived by her son, Steven (Mary) Sloane of Akron; four grandchildren, Casey (Tracy) Sloane and Kelli Sloane, both of Louisville, Ky., Keri (Dave) Pulley of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Mike Coe of Akron; and four great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Gary J. Sloane.

Private graveside services and burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service of Wabash is handling arrangements.

Preferred memorial is Parkview Wabash Home Health Care and Hospice.

The memorial guest book for Patricia may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Police and Fire Reports

Wabash Police Department Citations March 7 Zachary A. Campbell. 38, Wabash cited for operating while never licensed.

Michelle R. Green, 39, Wabash cited for driving while suspended.

Connor J. Ortman, 26, Redkey cited for speed.

Courtney A. Green, Reynolds Burg, Ohio cited for speed.

Sherry L. Gatke, 41, Silver Lake cited for driving while suspended.

Geoffrey B. Davis, 57, Noblesville cited for speed.

Shane A. Biscella, 29, Rochester cited for speed.

Robert E. Dueweke, 54, Shelby Township, Mich. cited for speed.

Julia E. Vosmeier, 18, Ft. Wayne cited for speed.

Kurt Q. Walker, 49, Wolcottville cited for speed.

March 8 Jordyn M. Hedges, 20, Lafayette cited for speed.

March 11 Adrianna D. Catt, 38, Wabash cited for failure to change address on driver’s license.

Kelly E. Garten, 48, Peru cited for driving while suspended.

Carolyn M. Bowman, 26, Wabash cited for driving while suspended.

Jay I. Schlafman, 50, Kokomo cited for speed.

March 12 Gary R. Drake, 43, Wabash cited for expired plates.

Jesse M.L. Guntle, 22, Wabash cited for driving while suspended.

Daniel M. Price, 31, Wabash cited for driving while suspended.

Makayla M. Noland, 23, Wabash cited for driving while suspended.

Bookings March 6 Connie F. Johnson, 46, Wabash charged with possession of methamphetamine and trafficking.

Brianna K. Myers, 21, Wabash charged with false informing.

March 7 Nicholas A. Kinsey, 39, Wabash charged with possession of marijuana and escape from lawful detainment.

Daniel J. Buffigton, 38, Peru charged with theft and UPC fraud.

March 8 Derrick S. Winstead, 34, Wabash charged with possession of syringe.

March 12 Christian L. Slone, 21, Wabash charged with two counts possession of methamphetamine and one count possession of marijuana.

Alexis Giger, 24, Wabash charged with operating vehicle with controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

March 13 Pamela S. Cochran, 54, Muncie charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia.

Accidents March 6 At 11:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Sharon K. Fawley, 68, Wabash collided with a parked car on Bonbrook Drive near Highland Drive.

March 8 At 1:31 p.m., a vehicle driven by Lisa K. Marshall, 53, Wabash collided with a building at 1050 North Cass Street.

March 9 At 3:46 p.m., a vehicle driven by Stephen S. Shearer, 19, LaFontaine collided with a vehicle driven by Maricruz N. Moore, 42, Wabash on State Road 15 South near Colerain Street.

March 10 At 6:25 p.m., a vehicle driven by Evan A. Cornett, 18, Wabash collided with street signs on Sivey Street near Sivey Court.

March 11 At 4:07 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kiana M. Miller, 17, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Mitesh S. Patel, 31, Fishers on State Road 15 South near Stitt Street.

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Citations

March 10 Paul Higgins, 39, Peru cited for speed.

Lucas A. Sims, 26, Logansport cited for speed.

Kristi L. Green, Converse cited for speed.

March 11 Adam E. Essex, 39, Indianapolis cited for improper passing.

March 12 Ty L. Hoffman, 51, North Manchester cited for false and fictitious registration.

Accidents March 9 At 6:25 a.m., a vehicle driven by Sean A. Elliot, 44, Logansport collided with a deer on U.S. 24 East near County Road 600 East.

March 10 At 12:20 p.m., a vehicle driven by Devon A. Vore, 36, Logansport ran off the road on County Road 50 North near State Road 15.

Building Permits For the week of March 9, the Wabash County Plan Commission and the City of Wabash Building Department issued the following building permits: Shannon Heinlen for electrical upgrade.

Chad Vigar for deck.

Ron Garlits for bath remodel and roof.

Kim Lawson for deck/ramp.

Tom Torres for roof.

Grace Fellowship Church for shed.

S p e c i a l t y Hardwoods for demo pole building.

Rolland Fearnow for a utility building.

Jay and Shelly Reed for a new home.

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Kiwanians raise funds for Riley Hospital Article provided

Wabash Kiwanis Club officials had their fundraising expectations blown out of the water in regards to its recent 100th Anniversary Gala.

More than 60 club members, Kiwanis Indiana leadership and their guests attended the centennial celebration on Valentine’s Day at the Honeywell Center’s Legacy Hall to not only celebrate the local service organization’s legacy, but also fundraise for Riley Hospital for Children.

In all, $10,000 was raised through the event and the club to benefit the Hoosier hospital system.

Funds came through proceeds from the Gala’s $100 tickets, the event’s reverse raffle, and items that were bid on during the silent auction, along with donations from club members, local businesses and

local individuals, including an anonymous $5,000 donor.

The silent auction featured approximately a dozen items donated from businesses across northern Indiana, with the items pulling in $1,730 in donations alone.

“This celebration was everything that we needed it to be,” Wabash Kiwanis Club Board Vice President Maia Brainard said.

“We had a great Gala Committee to make sure this event was a hit and it was that and more. We celebrated the history of this Club, all of the good that we’ve done and all that we’re still doing.”

Kiwanis Indiana Governor Kevin Rowland, along with Governor-Elect Martyn Furnish, attended the 100th Anniversary Gala, as did representatives from the Marion Kiwanis Club, the North Manchester Kiwanis Club and the

Wabash Rotary Club.

“I’ve been blown away by the generosity of not only our

club, but also the community around us,” Club President Continued on Page 14

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Summer childcare available in LaFontaine Enrollment is now open to the public for Summer 2020 regular childcare at The Elementary.org/Lear ning Community.

Regular childcare is for children that need care on a consistent basis throughout the summer. Families choose which days per week they’ll need care and the time

frame. This option includes care for elementary children.

LLC will also offer a mornings-only Summer Day Camp option, where children can register for specific weeks. More information will become available for this option in the coming months.

Enrollment is also

open for the 2020-2021 School Year, including flexible preschool options. Register soon to ensure your spot at www.TheElementary. org/LearningCommu nity LAFONTAINE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI will gather Saturday, May 2 with Social Hour starting

at 4:30 p.m. at the LaFontaine Community Building.

Any person who attended LaFontaine may attend this along with the graduates.

The alumni will be honoring the graduates of the 1940, 1950, and 1960. Watch this column for updates. If you know someone who ever attended LaFontaine, please tell them about this.

WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE will be starting cross shoots soon.

Participants shoot shotguns (chokes no smaller than .640) and 22’s (22’s are open sights only, no scopes). Shoots start at 10 a.m. and the cost is $3 per shoot; youth shooters are welcome as well.

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Dates for cross shoots are; March 29, April 5 & 26, May 3 & 10 and June 7. We our located at 10439 S. Old State Rd. 13, LaFontaine (Somerset).

Officials will be hosting a Hunters Education course on April 11, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., and lunch will be furnished.

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Eric Seaman said.

“Our Gala Committee sort of had $5,000 as the unofficial goal for the fundraising aspect of this event for Riley Hospital, so we’re obviously overthe-top ecstatic about this $10,000 gift that will go a long way in caring for Hoosier children.”

Locals Jace Randel and Makayla Bechtold also shared emotional testimonials about their experiences with Riley Hospital.

Members of the Club’s 100th Anniversary Gala Committee included Seaman, Brainard, Treasurer Anita Roos and board members

Beth Miller and Brittany Hanna.

The Wabash Kiwanis Club, which was founded on January 30, 1920, is dedicated to serving the local community through various service and fundraising projects. The club is a part of Kiwanis International, a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time.

The club meets every Tuesday at noon in the Crystal Room at Honeywell Center, located at 275 W. Market St. for lunch, fellowship and a program.

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Okey-doke for Gnocchi!

2 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon natural fine sea salt 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese DIRECTIONS:

Making gnocchi is easy, especially with a gnocchi board, which imprints its tiny grooves into the dough to help sauces cling to this petite, potato-based pasta treat!

By Laura Kurella

With Saint Patrick’s Day around the corner, I thought it might be fun to focus on an often potato-infused treat not ordinarily thought of on St. Patty’s Day – Gnocchi!

Pronounced “neeyaw key,” gnocchi are a petite, pastadumpling that is a definite dining treat!

According to Wikipedia, the word gnocchi may be derived from the Italian word nocchio, meaning a knot in wood, or from nocca, meaning knuckle.

A traditional type of Italian pasta of probable Middle Eastern

origin, gnocchi was introduced by the Roman legions during the expansion of the empire into the countries of the European continent.

Back then gnocchi were made from a semolina porridgelike dough mixed with eggs – a recipe that closely resembles today’s oven-baked gnocchi alla Romana and Sardinia’s malloreddus, which has no eggs.

The addition of potato likely didn’t occur until after the introduction of the potato to Europe in the 16th century.

Often eaten as a first course (primo

piatto) as an alternative to soups (minestre) or as a pasta dish, and served with anything from melted butter with sage to pesto, and various other sauces.

Though they look complicated, gnocchi recipes tend to run on a sliding scale of difficulty, so you can choose your own level, and some offer the option of no potato, too. However, if you do make one with potatoes, be sure to pick a good, flavorfilled potato because it will be what flavors your dough. Steam or bake the potato, skins on, as well, to help retain extra flavor.

If you don’t have a gnocchi board you can score the dough with a fork or the small holes of a cheese grater by gently pressing the dough against it.

Gnocchi can be cooked in lightly-salted boiling water, or made more delicate by cooking in milk, which you can serve them in -like soup with some Parmigiano.

While a bit messy and time consuming to create, gnocchi do freeze well (un-cooked in a single layer) so you can make plenty for future use or even gifts!

Gnocchi can be

served as a main, a side, an appetizer or even boiled then panfried–oh my! In fact, anything you like dripped, drizzled, or dredged on them is well, okey-doke for gnocchi!

Here now are two very different ways to indulge in this oh-sotempting treat. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Traditional Spud Gnocchi Active Time: 30 minutes; Total Time:2 hours, 30 minutes; Yield: 6 servings INDREDIENTS: 2 pounds baking potatoes (about 4)

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Pierce the potatoes all over with a fork then bake the potatoes in the oven for about 1 hour, or until tender. Halve potatoes, scoop out flesh into a ricer and rice potato pulp.

Transfer two slightlypacked cups of riced potato pulp to a mixing bowl. Add egg yolks and 1 teaspoon of salt then blend in by hand - with a wooden spoon. Add flour and stir until a stiff dough forms. Knead dough gently until smooth but slightly sticky. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and dust with flour.

On a floured surface, cut the dough into four pieces, rolling each into a 3/4-inchthick rope. Cut the ropes into 3/4-inch pieces. Roll each piece against the tines of a fork or a gnocchi board to make ridges then transfer to the baking sheet. In a large, deep skillet of simmering salted water, cook gnocchi until they rise to the surface, then simmer for 2 minutes longer.

In a separate large nonstick skillet, melt butter. Using a slotted spoon, add gnocchi to butter. Season with pepper and cook over high heat for 1 minute. Sprinkle with the cheese and serve.

NOTE: Uncooked gnocchi pieces can be frozen on the prepared baking sheet, then transferred to a resealable plastic bag and frozen for up to 1 month. Boil without defrosting.

Easy-Cheesy Gnocchi Active Time: 30 minutes; Total Time:1 hour; Yield: 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon natural fine sea salt 15-ounces ricotta cheese 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving Freshly ground black pepper 3/4 to 1 cup flour 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 10 or more sage leaves DIRECTIONS:

Bring a large pot of water with salt in it to a boil. In a large handmixing bowl, combine the ricotta, eggs and Parmesan then salt and pepper to taste.

Add about 1/2 cup flour and stir, adding more flour until the mixture forms a very sticky dough. Scoop up a small spoonful of dough and drop it into the boiling water to make sure it will hold its shape; if it does not, stir in a bit more flour. Next to pot of boiling water, place a large skillet over medium heat. Place butter in skillet.

When butter melts and turns a nutty brown color, add the sage. While it fries, drop the ricotta gnocchi dough, by the rounded tablespoon, into the boiling water, working in batches of six or so at a time so as not to overload the pot. When gnocchi rise to the surface, remove with a slotted spoon then transfer directly into butter/sage skillet.

When all the gnocchi are cooked, toss, taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve immediately.

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The Roann Lions Cub met at the Town Hall on March 5. The meeting was called to order by President Rick Morris. The members gave the pledge to the American flag to start the meeting.

The secretary’s report was given by Donna Harman and the treasurer’s report

by Keith Ford. Both were approved.

In old business, Harman gave a report on the Valentine Community Banquet that was held on Feb. 15 at the Walk by Faith Church. They served 40 guests and Lions Club members.

There were 23 carryouts delivered. She stated that they received a lot of compliments and guests were very appreciative of the Lions Club doing this for the

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Roann Lions updated on various matters missing parts to make it work. So, the lights will be able to flash soon! The Lions Club will begin on the restoration of the inside of the caboose later this spring.

Members were reminded of the Lions Club State convention which will be April 24-26 at Bloomington.

In new business, Lions Club member Chandler Jones, and organizer/coach for the Roann Metro League gave an update on the 2020 baseball season. He said they have had a great turnout for signup this year. So good, they will be adding a seventh team for T-ball. He feels very confident in the program and is thankful for the great support of all the businesses in Roann and the people who

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community. It was a free event, but we would like to thank those who gave donations to the Lions Club.

Sandy Morris gave a report on the Remote Control Races concessions the Lions Club has been selling.

The lights at the railroad crossing sign near the caboose have not been workable due to some missing parts. We would like to thank the person who donated those

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support the Roann Metro League. The Lions Club gave a donation of $250 as a sponsor.

For the landscape project at the Roann Covered Bridge site, as soon as it dries out the Lions Club members will begin working there. They will be landscape, planning off the hillside and planting grass seed to make it easier to mow.

The Lions Club will be sponsoring the annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 11 at 10 a.m. for the children in Roann and surrounding area. Please notice: the Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the “green area,” which is the former Roann School grounds, beginning this year.

Other events com-

ing up in Roann – A spaghetti dinner on March 28, 4-7 p.m. at the community building. This is sponsored

by The Roann Heritage Group as a fundraiser for the Main Street Project and improvements in the Roann downtown areas. This is a free will offering.

UMW OF the Roann United Methodist Church has postponed its chicken noodle dinner scheduled for March 21 until a later date due to the concerns over the virus.

THE TOWN of Roann will be flushing the fire hydrants all day on March 23 and 24. Be sure not to wash any white clothing during this time as flushing the water will stir up any dirt in the lines.

THE ROANN United Methodist Church March 22 (fourth Sunday of Lent) worship service, Pastor Balmer’s sermon will be from John 9:1-15, 25 titled “The Blind See”.

Worship service starts at 9 a.m. and Sunday School is at 10:15 a.m. Greeters will be Sally Robbins and Ellen Rensberger.

Doug Bogert will be Worship Leader and Connie Doud will be at the piano. They are located at the corner of Adams and Arnold in Roann.

ROANN TOWN Board will meet on March 17 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall.

PRAYERS FOR: Patsy Sucher, Rita Scholes, Lora Foust, Candi Hentgen Jacobs, Mike White, Rex Renz and Sawyer

LaFontaine news Register early as space is limited, register at www.inhea.com If interested in the Izaak Walton League, we welcome you to attend a meeting. We meet at 7:30 p.m. on

the third Monday of the month. Also, follow us on facebook, Wabash Co. Izaak Walton League NOTICE I.O.O.F. CEMETERY Could you please remove winter decorations by

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March 27. Thank you SOUTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL. This weeks Knight of the Week is Erin Lehner! Erin is a senior at Southwood High School. She plays volleyball and

Wabash Chapter Izaak Walton League 10439 S. Old St. Rd. 13, LaFontaine

CROSS SHOOT March 8 & 29, April 5 & 26, May 3 & 10, June 7 STARTS AT 10 A.M. • Shotgun Shoots • 22 Caliber Rifle Shoots (Open Sights Only) SHELLS FURNISHED • REFRESHMENTS Wabash Co. Izaak Walton League

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CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: March 18 – Mr. & Mrs. Dave Hawkins; March 22 – Mr. & Mrs. Terry Deniston; March 23 – Mr. & Mrs. Dewayne Krom.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Wilda Slisher on March 17; March 18 – Cheryol Crull, Baylee Jo Shoemaker, and Michael Chenault; March 19 – Teagan Baer, Kevin Cordes, and Laci Stuber; March 20 – LuAnn Layman, P.J. Roth, Aaron Barker, and Jannette Birk; March 21 – Susie Martin, Gage Miller, and Jan Birk; March 22 – Lori Foust; March 23 – Lori Vigar, Tyler Palmer, and Bode Sorg; March 24 – Tyson Baer and Karlie Draper.

basketball. Erin is looking forward to spring break and the senior trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn.

OUR CONDOLENCE AND PRAYERS to the family and friends of Lucas Cruz Jr. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY MaKenzie Mullett March 18 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gracie Carpenter March 19, Margret Guenin, Galen Davenport, March 20, David Murphy, Robert Wynk, Larissater Veer March 21, Lucy Vandermark March 22, Remington Jack, Brittany Strickler, Robert Kumler, Ed Andrews March 23, Diana Packard, Susan Wente, Sharon Pattee, Bonnie Garlish, Jon Gillespie March 24, Velma Templin March 25, Sharon Pattee, Evelyn Compton, gene Smith, Keisha Wright March 26 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Troy and Jenie Friedersdof March 14, Ted and Ann Batson March 21, Larry and Carol Drook March 22, Robert and Laverne Sanafrank March 24, Rick and Karla Treber March 25 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

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March 19 is the first day of spring and it is just around the corner. Farmers getting equipment ready for the fields.

Little League baseball will be starting.

Yards will soon need

mowing. People will pressure wash and clean the car and house to remove winter’s dirt and grime. Planning a picnic and holding a family reunion just to name a few items

STATE OF INDIANA

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: 2019 TERM COUNTY OF WABASH ) CAUSE NO. 85C01-1911-MF-000964 VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC.

PLAINTIFF

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UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CARLOS R. CASE (in rem) JANICE S. CASE WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. and TREASURER OF WABASH COUNTY DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Indiana to the above-named defendant, Unknown Heirs of Carlo Case (in rem), and any other person who may be concerned. You are notified that you have been sued in the above-named court.

The nature of the suit against you is: Amended Complaint to Foreclose on Real Estate Mortgage on the following described real estate in Wabash County: A parcel of land lying in the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 27 North, Range 7 East, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 35; thence East 2,463.12 feet to the intersection of the centerlines of America Road and State Road 124; thence on an assumed bearing of North 03 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the centerline of said America Road a distance of 495.70 feet to a railroad spike, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the following described parcel of land; thence South 87 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 217.55 feet to an 1/2” iron rebar; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 20 seconds East a distance of 327.15 feet to an ½” iron rebar; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 198.00 feet to a railroad spike on the centerline of America Road; thence South 03 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the centerline of said America Road a distance of 316.35 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the above described parcel of land. Said parcel lies totally within Lagro Township, Wabash County, Indiana.

URBANA

A look back at a Speedking basketball

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of fun.

I have located an elite picture of one of Urbana’s High School Speedkings basketball teams from 1940-41. It is my understanding that this team was good but didn’t go to the finals. This picture is of some fellows both you and I know.

There is one, however, that I could not find a name for. The number 9 is a fellow that is the unknown player. He is stand-

One of Urbana High School’s elite basketball squads form 1940-41. Members are (front row, from left) Bob Driscoll, Leon Ridenour, Bruce Smith, R B Ullan, Kenny Knight; manager Robert Pretorius (back row, from left), Ralph Yentes, Max Pretorius, John Wilcox, Art Haupert, number 9 (unknown) and coach Wilbur Dawes. ing on the back row

Containing 1.533 acres.

Subject to any and all easements, restrictions and/or protective covenants of public record which may apply to the above property.

Commonly known as 5874 S. America Road, Wabash, Indiana 46992 Also a 2001 Mobile Home, VIN# VP8676ABIN Parcel No. 85-15-35-300-006.000-003 This Summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendants whose whereabouts are unknown: Unknown Heirs of Carlos Case (in rem).

In addition to the above-named defendants being served by this summons there may be other defendants who have an interest in this lawsuit.

If you have a claim for relief against the plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer.

You must answer the Amended Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, on or before thirty (30) days after the third notice is published, and if you fail to do so a judgment will be entered against you for what the plaintiff has demanded.

This the 18 day of February, 2020.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Angela L. Thompson Hon. Angela L. Thompson IN Atty. #24458-82 ANGELA L. THOMPSON, PLLC 401 Frederica Street Building D, Suite 101 Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 (270) 215-1112 Attorney for Plaintiff ATTEST: Lori J. Draper Clerk of the Wabash Circuit Court This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. This communication is from a debt collector.

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THE CITY OF WABASH FIRE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER Applications are being accepted until 4:00 pm, the 6th day of April 2020, by the City of Wabash Fire Department for the position of probationary firefighter.

Applications, job description, and agility test requirements may be obtained at City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana or also can be downloaded on the City of Wabash Website http://www.cityofwabash.com/city-information/employment-opportunities/ Applications must be returned to City Hall by 4:00 pm, the 6th day of April 2020.

Under Indiana Code 36-8-4-7, a person may not be appointed as a member of the Wabash Fire Department after the person has reached thirty-six (36) years of age.

Under Indiana Code 36-1-20.2 (Nepotism), a person may not be appointed as a member of the Wabash Fire Department who is related to any officer of the Department.

To be considered for appointment, applicants must: • Have a valid high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

• Possess a current, valid driver’s license at time of appointment.

• Pass an aptitude, physical agility, and the 1977 PERF examinations.

• Pass a background check.

• Possess high moral character and commitment to service.

Meet the residency requirements of Indiana Code 36-8-4-2, and reside in Wabash County.

Because of the Department’s efforts to improve the services it provides, preference may be given to applicants who are EMT licensed Paramedics with a history of fire training. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain paramedic/fire certification for the duration of their employment with the Wabash Fire Department.

A recent photograph must accompany all applications.

Testing of applicants will be conducted the 18th day of April, at 8:00 a.m. at the fire station located at 1000 North Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana.

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next to Coach Wibur Dawes. See I knew you would know him. If you know what the number 9s name is, give me a call or email me and I will let everyone know.

Urbana Yoke Parish will be collecting items for the Lighthouse Mission.

We collect different items for them in the months that have five Sundays.

March is Disposable Sunday; please donate bathroom tissue, paper towels, trash bags, peanut butter and jelly. Your donations are appreciated.

Urbana Lions Community Ballpark is available to everyone and anyone to use. This park is full of items for any activity.

Snack Shack if needed for little league baseball, girls softball, slow pitch, baseball tournaments, basketball court, play ground equipment, pavilion for picnics with charcoal grill, handicap accessible restrooms with running water. This is a unique place and is very well maintained. This Spring, drop by and check the park out and see if it would meet your needs. Call 260774-3665 for information and to see if the park is available.

Also, I would like for you to keep in mind that the Urbana

Lions will be holding its annual smoked pork chop dinner this April 15, from 4-7 p.m. at the Urbana Lion/Community Building. Tickets will be available at a later date.

Urbana Streetlights: If there is a problem with any of the Urbana Streetlights, please give me a call (260) 774-3665; if no answer, please leave a message with the location and what is wrong with that light. I will submit an order to have that light repaired. Allow 5 working days for repairs. The Urbana Streetlights are a very important part of the Community.

Help me keep our town lit and safe. I’m always accepting donations to help keep the lights on. If you would like to make a donation you can send a check/money order made out to the Urbana Streetlight Fund and send it to Urbana Streetlights P.O. Box 112 Urbana, IN 46990. The town of Urbana is not incorporated so we must pay for the streetlights. We are on our own wells and septic systems.

Therefore the bill for the lights falls upon the town folk of Urbana. Any and all support that you can give will help.Thank you for your support.

Breakfast

Bunch: Bob Evans is the place you want to be every Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. Stop in and have breakfast with this bunch.

I’m sure they would love to have you drop by. They are a great bunch to be around. Who knows, you might learn something new. March 11, 2020 those attending were Pat McNabney, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Tom and Joyce Willcox, Peggy Dilling, Doris Mattern and her son Alan Mattern from Fl., Alma DeVore who celebrated her birthday, and Eileen Weck.

ECHO Racing: March is the last month for The ECHO Racing Series. The races have been intense and the points are accumulating in both classes. If the points pile up like they did last year for 2nd place in A-Class, 3rd place in B-Class we will hold extra races to determine who will win. The ECHO Drivers are driving very well this late in the season. For some of the first time drivers, it has been a struggle but they have improved tremendously. We will have fun with the up and coming races. If you would like to attend and see what the Urbana Lion / ECHO Racing is all Continued on Page 20

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Urbana News about, drop by March 14 at the Urbana Lion Community Building at 2PM and check us out. Everyone is welcome and it is all free.

Wildcat Pride: March 6 Maddox Elzy was caught by Mrs. Lyons for using his morning in the library to get assignments completed.

Callie Hoffman was caught by Mrs. Mast for doing a great job with the bookstore.

Upcoming Dates: March 18 Spring Banner Contest Awards at Honeywell Center at 7PM. March 20 eLearning Day. March 21 Fame Festival at Honeywell Center. March 23 Battle Books Competition at Heartland Career Center. Remember to Work Hard and Dream Big. Birthday Wishes: March 19 Teagan Baer, March 20 Susan LaFerney, March 21 Leah Leland, March 23 Eli Mattern and March 24 Janene Dawes.

A n n iv e r s a r i e s : March 20 Gary and Hilda Wilcox.Prayer Concerns:

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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, Joan Trusner, Lowell Karns, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney and our Nation and Military.

I have been informed that someone is saying the articles about the town of Urbana I have submitted to the Paper for publishing is all wrong and the facts I put in are false. For this person’s information, every item I have posted has been confirmed with news paper clippings I have received from other people of Urbana. These people want to help with the

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news. I truly am thankful that there are so many that want the Urbana Community and Wabash County to know what a great town Urbana is and what it was really like back then. If you are not happy with my articles or you think they are wrong or have questions and think I don’t know what I’m talking about, give me a call. My phone number and email address are posted in every issue. Don’t go around spreading false accusations saying to people he doesn’t know what he’s talking about. I have paper clippings on every item I have posted. This was upsetting and I’m doing my best to add items of interest, but I guess there will always be someone who wants to tear something/ someone down. I just thought I would add this item and let it do the talking to this person.

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Group marks Safe Place Week

The last Kids Club for the season will be Wednesday, March 25, at the Lagro United Methodist Church. All Families, friends, and community members are invited for a brief program and pizza to highlight what we’ve been doing this past year starting at 6-7:30.

Please join us in the fellowship hall celebrating our kids of Lagro.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISSISSINEWA: Seniors 50 and over are invited to attend the Monthly Senior Monday Carryin Luncheon at Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. Mounds State Park Interpretive naturalist Kelley Morgan will present “The Eras of American” prehistory culminating with the civilizations that

National Safe Place Network (NSPN) is pleased to announce March 15-21, 2020 as National Safe Place Week. The nationally recognized week serves to raise awareness about the Safe Place program, a national program which brings together businesses and volunteers to help youth in crisis. “The Youth Services Bureau of Huntington County is the Safe Place provider in Wabash County and we are pleased to be a part of this worthy effort, “shared Crystal Kish, Safe Place Coordinator.

“Unfortunately, young people face troubling issues in today’s world, such as abuse, neglect, bullying and serious family problems,” said Laurie Jackson, President / CEO for NSPN. “It’s up to all of us to offer solutions, places where youth can go to get help. National Safe

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prior experience in cutting and smoothing stained glass. Cost is $40 per person. Create a glass on glass framed mosaic image inspired by nature.

The multi day classes will be held March 5, 11, 13, 16 and 17.

Participants should plan to attend each meeting. Classes will be held from 6—8 p.m.

Cost is $60 per person.

All classes are geared for adults and must register in advance by March 1at 260-468-2127.

MARCH BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Sandy Templin, March 2; Tina Speicher, March 5; Earl Newton, March 11; Brandi Messer, March 17; Milo Swope, March 20; Julie Hendry, March 26; Lynn Swain, March 30. Happy Birthday to all!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN MARCH TO: John and Shirley Shellenbarger, March 27. Congratulations everyone!

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existed in Indiana and the Mid-West region at the same time of Spanish contact. The program is on Monday, April 6. The Main Dish will be Mexican Lasagna.

Attendees should plan to bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided dish will be accepted. To register or for more information call the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-4682127.

Salamonie Nature Center will hold several stained glass classes instructed by Katy Gray. All materials are supplied for each of these classes.

Beginners 1- day class March 8 from 1—4 p.m. at the interpreservative center.

Cost is $25 per person.

A 2- day intermediate class will be held March 14 and 15 from 1—3:30p.m each day.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH invites the public to join them for worship services. The church is located at 1100 Main Street in Lagro. Worship services, with Pastor Rick Borgman, begins at 9 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages following at 10 a.m. Kids Klub is held at the church each Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m.

Just a reminder, if MSD schools are closed for either a scheduled day off or due to weather, Kids Klub will not be held.

Place Week is the perfect opportunity for communities across the country to assess and strengthen their safety net for youth.”

It is estimated that more than one million youth run away from home each year due to abuse, neglect, family conflicts and other issues. The Safe Place program is an option for young people who feel they have nowhere to turn, especially in rural communities.

Safe Place consists of a national network of more than 21,000 partnering businesses and community locations, such as fast-food restaurants, convenience stores, fire stations, public buses and libraries, which display the Safe Place sign in their windows. As youth enter a designated Safe Place and ask for help, trained staff members connect them to the appropriate youth shelter for assistance.

There are 47 sites

throughout Wabash County who are trained and available to provide immediate support to youth.

In addition to Safe Place sites, youth may also access immediate help via TXT 4 HELP, a textfor-support service for youth in crisis.

Teens can text the word “safe” and their current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357) to receive a message with the closest Safe Place location and the number for the local youth shelter.

Users also have the option to text interactively with a counselor for more help.

“The Youth Services Bureau began offering the Safe Place program in Wabash County in 2014 and we are humbled with the support of the community as we continue to enhance the program in Wabash County,” Jan Williams, Executive Director.

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Articles For Sale BASEBALL CARDS: Complete sets ‘84 thru ‘89.

Don Russ, Topps, Fleer plus misc. items never opened. 260-306-1228.

Wanted FREE LUMBER SCRAPS WANTED for craft projects.

Any kind of lumber scraps would be appreciated! Let me know what you have and I will come look at it and haul it away. Call or text 260-494-2991.

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References required. Call 260-274-0156.

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Manchester University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who further diversify our faculty and staff are warmly welcome.

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HI! I AM a Christian widower that would like to meet a true Christian gentleman, aged 70-77. I am 71. I like to walk, hear the birds sing, and look at the pretty blue sky. I just love life! I also like to laugh. It would be nice to have a friend. If that sounds good to you, drop me a line and God Bless.

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Bids must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Fri., March 27, 2020.

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