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Going back in time Southwood Elementary students pay visit to Paradise Spring

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

James B. Ray and Michigan Gov. Lewis Cass.

A third stop at the site was in the cook’s cabin.

There Beth Chasse talked about pioneer cookStudents from Southwood Elementary School ing and how they would eat about anything paid a visit Friday morning to the year 1826. they could find.

The youngsters – Often times, she told about 130 in all – the students, the traveled to Paradise pioneers would put Spring Historical all their food prodPark where ucts into one pot Paradise Spring and make what is board members and now known as pioother re-enactors neer stew. spoke about the A visit to the setTreaty of Paradise tler’s cabin, located Spring and other along the Riverwalk aspects of pioneer south of the raillife. road tracks, was The students were another stop on the broken up into visit. groups and made Students listen to learn about life in the military during Perhaps one of stops at various pioneer days. the more popular spots in the park. stops was at a small At one spot, Phil replica of a mill and Peggy Siders, that was located spoke to the stualong a creek on dents about the art what is now known of making linen as Mill Creek Pike. from flax.

The mill is believed Siders showed the to be the first busistudents, using a ness in Wabash combination of County, and the two authentic and mill stones can now reproduced tools, be seen at the comhow the flax goes munity building in from raw plant to Richvalley. the final, thin prodThe small mill uct used to make was built by Sam linen.

He also told them Peggy Siders works with flax on a spinning wheel. Unger and is located on a trailer. He said how it took about Photos by Joseph Slacian he started working two acres of flax to on the mill last year, make one shirt, and but then the panthat the process demic hit and offifrom growing the cials knew they flax to completing would not have the shirt can take many chances to up to two years. use it. He put the Mrs. Siders finishing touches on demonstrated on a the structure this spinning wheel how year. the flax is woven The replica mill into the linen, will be used as the which then is used Paradise Spring on a loom to create Board’s entry in the clothing.

Founders Day At another stop, the students learned Beth Chasse discusses what the pioneers might have eaten parade on Sept. 18 in downtown about life in the mili- as the students pay a visit to the cook’s cabin.

Wabash. tia from Jim Following the Needler.

Needler, portraying Capt. John Tipton, visit of the students, in fourth and sixth grade, explained to the students how he was chosen to the Ungers pulled the trailer and mill to find a location to sign a treaty with the Southwood Elementary so younger students Potawatomi and Miami tribes. After searching, would be able to see it as well.

At the conclusion of their visit the youngTipton chose the site located at what is now the southeast corner of Market and Allen streets. sters received an activity book featuring variHe also talked about the various cabins built ous aspects of the Paradise Spring Historical at the site for such dignitaries as Indiana Gov. Park and the treaty.

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Phil Siders shows students what flax looks like in its original form.

Sam Unger discusses the mill he built, a replica of the mill that was once located along a creek near what is now Mill Creek Pike.

Phil Siders shows the students how flax is worked down to a fine fiber used to make linen

Jim Needler, portraying Capt. John Tipton, discusses the various cabins built for dignitaries attending the signing of the Treaty of Paradise Spring in 1826.

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Changes planned at Metro North, Sharp Creek

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Police cars line East Main Street the evening of Jan. 28. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Police action shooting ruled justifiable A police action shooting in January that left a Wabash man dead has been ruled a legally justifiable shooting by Wabash County Prosecutor William C. Hartley Jr. Hartley announced the decision on May 13 following an investigation into the Jan. 28 incident by the Indiana State Police (ISP). ISP submitted the results of the investigation to Hartley’s office in early May. The investigation was submitted last week to the Wabash County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

According to a release from Hartley’s office: The Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department and Wabash County Drug Task Forces were conducting a criminal investiga-

tion involving Roger D. Hipskind, 37, 63 E. Main St., Apt. 3, for firearm violations.

Based upon Hipskind’s prior criminal record, he was considered to be a serious violent felon under Indiana law and he was not to be in possession of any firearms.

The Wabash County officers applied for and received a search warrant from the Wabash County Circuit Court to search Hipskind’s apartment for firearms, ammunition and related items. Because of Hipskind’s prior history, the Wabash County officers requested the assistance of the Kosciusko County SWAT Team in serving the search warrant.

At 5:45 p.m. on Jan.

28, 2021, the SWAT team officers made entry into Hipskind’s apartment to serve the search warrant.

The team members eventually made their way into his bedroom where they encountered Hipskind pointing a gun at them. The team members began to exit the room at which time Hipskind started firing at the officers, firing 25 rounds.

Officers returned fire, striking Hipskind in the leg.

Unbeknownst to the officers, a female was also in the bedroom and was struck by the crossfire. After being shot and noticing his female friend had been shot, Hipskind committed suicide and was pronounced dead at the scene.

During the subsequent search of the apartment, Hipskind was found to be in

possession of handguns as well as heroin and methamphetamine. An autopsy showed that Hipskind had several drugs in his system including amphetamines, methamphetamine and fentanyl. The female that was shot in the bedroom was treated and has since been released from the hospital.

Indiana Code 35-413-2(c) provides in part: “… a person is justified in using deadly force and does not have a duty to retreat if the person reasonably believes the force is necessary to prevent serious bodily injury to the person or a third person or the commission of a forcible felony. No person in the state shall be placed in legal jeopardy of any kind whatsoever for protecting the person or a

Addictions Impact Panel planned June 5 Officials from the Wabash County Drug Steering Committee, Prevention Subcommittee, will be hosting an Addictions Impact Panel at the Honeywell Center in the Ford Theater on June 5.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. to the public. Resource tables and local community partners will be available in the lobby. The panel will begin at 7 p.m. The event will include local community members who will be speaking about their personal experiences with addiction and how it has affected them.

Community partners will also be present to share information, resources, and support before and after the event.

Panelists at the event will be Shawn Light and Katina Schram. Both speakers have been personally affected by addiction and want to share their stories hoping to spread an

important message about substance abuse. The Master of Ceremonies will be Shane Chellis, Student Chaplin at White’s Residential and Family Services,

who will also share his story.

The Prevention Committee hopes this event provides hope to those dealing with the issue of addiction - whether it is person-

ally dealing with addiction, a family member, or friend who is struggling.

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third person by reasonable means necessary.”

After a thorough review of this case, Hartley said in the release, it is clear that the officers with the Kosciusko County SWAT Team were justified in using deadly force as it is reasonable to believe that the force was necessary to prevent serious bodily injury to themselves or the other officers in the immediate area.

Members of the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County Board met to conduct business on Tuesday, May 11.

During the meeting, several recommendations were approved.

The north elementary schools will have a grade reconfiguration starting with the 20212022 school year.

Metro North Elementary will now have students in preschool through second grade, while Sharp Creek Elementary will house students in third grade through 6th grade.

Also, during the meeting, the board:

Approved donations for a total of $2,407.80.

As a recognition and appreciation for their hard work and perseverance of the MSDWC staff through the COVID-19 pandemic, all employees will be given a $1,000 pandemic stipend.

Student & staff recognitions were shared.

Southwood Jr./Sr. High band and choir teachers, Chris Hickman and Susan Keefer, were recognized for the performances from band and choir students last week.

The Southwood Varsity Baseball team was also highlighted.

It was ranked No.1 in Class A in the May 10 regular season poll.

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Roadwork planned on State Road 114 The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of State Road 114 near North Manchester for

bridge maintenance.

Crews will be working between Gene Stratton Porter Road and Rock-Springs Pike. Work is scheduled to begin on or

after May 20 and will last until early July.

During the closure motorists should use the posted detour of S.R. 13, S.R. 16 and S.R. 105.

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A bride-to-be and her mother check in at Ellen’s Bridal and Dress Boutique to start their Wedding Walk, while the owner of Ellen’s, Lisa Downs, looks on. Photo by Mandy Mahan.

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By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Many brides and their loved ones from all over flocked to downtown Wabash on Sunday, May 16, for a Wedding Walk, hosted

by Wed Wabash.

“The goal of this event is to bring awareness of Wabash as a wedding destination for not only weddings, but all things wedding related, like bridal parties, bachelorette parties, and everything,” Lisa Downs, owner of Ellen’s Bridal and Dress Boutique and

founder of Wed Wabash told The Paper of Wabash County.

Brides started their walk at Ellen’s, where they checked in and received a “Bride” tote bag, a booklet of the stops to check off during their walk, which, when returned completed, entered them into a drawing for a chance to win a Kate Spade bag and $500 worth of Wed Wabash cash which can be used in place of cash at Wed Wabash designated stores.

During the event, future brides were able to take a look at

16 different vendors including Ellen’s Bridal, A Party Apart, Chapel Road Retreat, Hopewell Rustic Barn, Silver Creek Vintage Rentals, Wabash County Museum, Make It Your Own Studio, JoJo’s Olfactory & Co., Gallery 64, Moon Dog Catering, Charley Creek Inn, Eagles Theatre, The Love Bug Floral Boutique, Ohh My Cakes, Trolley No. 85, The Sanctuary and The Francis Shoppe.

“We had to do this COVID friendly and had to spread it out, but also it’s nice for

COVID testing site to change Officials from the Bowen Center announce a change to its free COVID-19 drive-through testing site hours at the Kosciusko County Fair Grounds. The Center is decreasing its hours starting Monday, May 17, to Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bowen Center will also decrease the hours for its free Vaccination Re g i s t r a t i o n Assistance Bilingual Hotline to help Hoosiers navigate the COVID-19 vaccination registration process.

The hotline operators can assist callers in filling out the online form to schedule their vaccination Monday Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The reduced hours are a positive reflection of the decrease in COVID-19 cases in the county and an increase in vaccinations. The testing site

has administered more than 16,200 tests since it opened in Oct. 2020. English/Spanish language technicians are available to administer the tests which are free and available to anyone two years old and up.

You do not need a doctor’s referral, insurance or be a resident of Kosciusko County.

For more information, call 574-372-3517 or 574-372-2353.

The COVID-19 testing site is operated by Bowen Center and Bowen Health Clinic on behalf of the Indiana Department of Health and the Kosciusko County Health Department with assistance from the Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition, Ivy Tech Community College – Warsaw, Kosciusko Community Hospital, WJ Carey Construction, the Kosciusko County

brides to go into each place and see what it’s really like, for example when they come in here they can see what a bridal appointment is really like, instead of the vendors all lugging everything to the Honeywell Center,” said Downs.

For more information about Wed Wabash, visit wedwabash.com or call 260-563-6565.

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Farmers market opens: Customers browse the produce options at the first Wabash Farmer’s Market of the season on Saturday, May 15. The parking lot between of the Elks Lodge and the Honeywell Center was full of vendors and marketgoers alike, eager to be buying and selling local once again. Vendors included Morning Glories, Carpenter’s Creations, Sherry’s Simple Pleasures, MJ’s Farmhouse Creations, Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms, and more. Guests also enjoyed breakfast items from Emmett’s Paddy Wagon, including a fan favorite – Loaded Tot’s, crispy potato tots covered in eggs, bacon, peppers, onions, cheese, and a special sauce. The Wabash Farmer’s Market will be every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. – noon. For more information about the Farmer’s Market or to become a vendor, visit wabashmarketplace.org/farmers-market. Photo by Mandy Mahan.

DNR to host recruiting events Anyone interested in becoming an Indiana Conservation Officer is encouraged to attend one of two identical recruiting events that DNR Law Enforcement’s District 2 will host on Saturday, May 22, at district headquarters in Columbia City at 9 a.m. The address is 1353 S. Governor’s Dr., Columbia City.

The same material will also be covered on Tuesday, June 1, at 6 p.m. at St. Joe Community Church, located at 2900 N. Anthony Blvd. in Fort Wayne.

District 2 includes Adams, Allen, Dekalb, Huntington, Lagrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley counties.

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Officer hiring process, including duties of a conservation officer/hiring process, preparation for the written exam, preparation for core values training, and physical agility test-

ing requirements.

Participation in either recruiting event does not guarantee you a position but should provide insight into the competitive hiring process.

To see if you qualify to be an Indiana Conservation Officer and to complete the pre-screen exam, see on.IN.gov/dnrlaw and click on Become a Conservation Officer.

Officials from the Wabash Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis Indiana Foundation have announced that Emma Brainard of Northfield High School has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Kiwanis Indiana Foundation to attend an Indiana university of her choice.

Emma is one of 120 applicants in the state of Indian vying for 24 $1,000 scholarships awarded annually to deserving high school seniors by the Foundation.

Emma is a senior at Northfield High School. Emma has been active in many activities including leadership roles in Key Club and Student Council along with being a cheerleader.

She has participated in other activities at school and in the community.

The Kiwanis Indiana Foundation is funded by donations from Kiwanis Club and members and other sources. The

Foundation also funds worthwhile service projects in the form of grants to local clubs.

The Wabash Kiwanis Club is part of an international

service organization of men and women.

The club has participated in fundraising for parks and many organizations serving children.

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ISP has annual memorial service

Capt. Jeremy Kelly, Area I commander for the Indiana State Police, read a roll call of the fallen employees. Lt. T.J. Zeiser, commander of the Indiana State Police Peru Post, read the names of fallen ISP troopers.

PERU – An inscription on the memorial stone in front of the Indiana State Police Peru Post reads, “We Will Remember Them.” On May 11, that promise was kept when local law enforcement officers, retired state police employees, local government officials, and family members of the fallen joined employees from the Indiana State Police Peru Post as they paid tribute to the 47 Indiana State Police employees who have died in the line of duty since the department’s inception in 1933.

Since the early days of the Indiana State Police, memorial services have been held at all Indiana State Police Post during the month of May. The service started with troopers standing at attention as Capt. Jeremy Kelly, Area I commander for the Indiana State Police, read a roll call of the fallen employees. Lt. T.J. Zeiser, commander of the Indiana State Police Peru Post, provided a brief description of what lead to the fallen employees’ final call. The solemn ceremony ended with the playing of Taps by a bugler.

Four troopers from the Indiana State Police Peru Post have died in the line of duty: Sgt. Glen R. Hosier died April 26, 1971, of a gunshot wound he received while leading officers up the staircase of a Miami County home.

He was attempting to arrest a murder suspect.

Trooper Robert J. Lather II died July 6, 1982, in an automobile crash on U.S. 31 in Miami County. He was assisting the Howard County Sheriff ’s Department in pursuit of a traffic violator.

Master Trooper Detective David E. Rich died July 5, 2007, of a gunshot wound he received when a motorist he stopped to assist opened fired on him as he approached a disabled vehicle on U.S. 24 in Wabash County.

Trooper Daniel R. Barrett died Jan. 27, 2008, while attempting to catch a speeding vehicle on U.S. 31 in northern Fulton County. His police car left the roadway and struck a tree, killing the trooper instantly.

Wabash County Sheriff Ryan Baker was among the law enforcement officials attending the Indiana State Police’s annual Memorial Service on Tuesday, May 11. Photos by Joseph Slacian

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Church sponsors event: Trevor Heyd, a skateboarding and beatboxing evangelist, shows his skating skills Friday evening at the John Drook Memorial Skate Park in Wabash. Heyd took off over the jump at the park, then stuck the landing on the other side of the jump.

Heyd was in town, sponsored by Churchof Christ at Treaty and The Access Youth Center, to give a demonstration on skateboarding and beatboxing before giving testimony to those present. The church also served free food to those present. Photos by Joseph Slacian

GOOD WORDS . . .

The more you know, the less you really know. Some of the smartest people are also humble enough to admit that there’s so much more to learn. Smart people ask good ques ons.

I’m certain that you’ve met them too; the know­ it­all’s! Wisdom can be traced to asking good ques­ ons of the One who created us. Solomon knew that the awesome fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. (Proverbs 9:10) Why do you exist? What is God teaching you about yourself? How does that inform your decision making?

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Balloon launch: Residents

and staff at Vernon Manor Health & Rehabilitation launch baloons on Tuesday, May 11, to mark National Nursing Home Week and the facility’s 53rd year in Wabash. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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2021 Liking for Biking program gets underway Officials from the Dam to Dam Ride (D2D) committee and Parkview Wabash Hospital (PWB) are pleased to announce the fifth year of the ‘Liking for Biking’ riding series that began on May. Parkview Wabash Hospital has been a community health partner for the program since its inception in 2017.

From now through Aug. 28, anyone who is interested in a free, family-friendly 60minute bike ride is invited to meet at Paradise Spring Historical Park’s upper pavilion at 8:45 a.m. each Saturday.

Volunteers from the Spikes and Bikes Bike Club and the Rock City Bike Club have offered to lead the weekly rides in a fun and engaging atmosphere.

Free health assessments are provided

by Parkview Wabash Hospital for the first and last ride to help measure the impact of a healthy lifestyle in a community. The next health assessment will take place on August 28th at 8:00 a.m. inside of door 10 at Parkview Wabash Hospital, while the rest of the rides will start at Paradise Spring Historical Park with wheels rolling at 9:00 a.m.

Masks are required inside Parkview Wabash Hospital for health assessments.

Participation incentives for the riding series are based on attendance and include gift cards to Poole’s Performance Market, Modoc’s Market, Dunham’s, and numerous other local businesses.

Anyone who rides

one of the Saturdays in May will receive a free Liking for Biking T-shirt.

Liking for Biking is a program of Visit Wabash County and centers itself around the grassroots movement that started the annual Dam to Dam ride. In 2010, Dr. William Rauh gathered a handful of his friends to ride the Wabash County Bike Route in celebration of his milestone birthday. The group of friends enjoyed the leisure of riding bikes together throughout Wabash County so much that they chose to continue to make the ride an annual event.

Organically, the event grew by word of mouth until 2014 when the local organizers partnered with Visit Wabash County to grow participation in what is now known as the Dam to Dam Wabash County Century Ride.

Sept. 12 will mark the 12th anniversary of the Dam to Dam Wabash County Century Ride powered by INGUARD Health.

The Liking for Biking series is free and open to everyone at any age and at any level. The program is made possible in partnership with Parkview Wabash Hospital, Spikes and Bikes Bike Club, Rock City Bike Club and Visit Wabash County. Helmets are required. Specific information regarding each of the family friendly fun rides is available at visitwabashcounty.com/a dventure-series or by calling the Visit Wabash County Welcome Center.

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Charles “Chuck” R. Bair, 70

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Stanley Cripe, 81

Former teacher

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Dec. 5, 1939 – May 1, 2021

Charles “Chuck” R. Bair, 70, of Wabash, died 6:26 p.m., Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Ashton Creek Health and Rehab Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on April 11, 1951, along with his twin brother Richard, in Mishawaka, to Joseph L. and Mary Margaret (Miller) Bair.

Growing up, Chuck participated in several church activities, choir, and Boy Scouts. His family eventually moved to Royal Oak, Mich., where he graduated from Royal Oak Dondero High School in 1969. Chuck then enlisted in the Marines and was sent to the Vietnam War for a two-year tour. After his discharge in 1971, he started attending Grand Valley State College.

Upon graduation, he landed a teaching job at Lagro Elementary in the fall of 1975. There he met Sharon Dean, a fellow teacher. They married on March 31, 1979. Once Lagro Elementary closed in 1980, he started teaching at Sharp Creek Elementary. That is where he remained until retirement. Teaching wasn’t just a job for him, it was a passion. He not only taught, but also worked with after school programs. These included Odyssey of the Mind (later Destination Imagination) and robotics teams.

He and 4 other educators founded the summer school program Science in Motion, where there were three levels, grouped by age. These programs enabled students to travel and camp all over the U.S. Science in Motion was a great experience for the many students who participated over several years. Chuck loved sports and coached his daughters’ basketball and soccer teams, along with a girls summer softball league, and elementary girls basketball and elementary boys basketball and football teams. He rooted for Purdue in football and basketball; professionally, he backed Detroit teams: Lions, Red Wings, and Tigers. With his family, Chuck attended the Wabash First United Methodist Church, where he was a mentor for several confirmands throughout the years, taught Sunday School, and was a member of several committees. He enjoyed family vacations with his wife and kids, primarily to Brown County and Disney World. His biggest joy in recent years has been his granddaughter, Eleanor. They enjoyed playing on “their” swing set and exploring outdoors, reading and playing imaginary games indoors, and taking drives around Wabash in his truck.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Bair of Wabash; two daughters, Jessi (Chris) Bair-Wilkening of Wabash, and Erica Bair of Indianapolis; granddaughter, Eleanor Wilkening of Wabash; four brothers, Richard Bair of Cleveland, Ohio, Mark (Kathie) Bair and Jack (Fawn) Bair, both of Warren, Mich., and Dan Bair of Farmington Hills, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael Bair; sister-in-law, Kim Bair; and his father and mother in-law, Thomas & Virginia Dean.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Erica Bair and Pastor Nathan Whybrew officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2-7 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home. The family requests masks be worn.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Robotics Team at Sharp Creek Elementary, Wabash Carnegie Library, and, per Chuck’s final wishes, his granddaughter’s college fund.

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

Elizabeth McNeely, 72 Former nurse Jan. 22, 1949 – May 10, 2021 Elizabeth Ellen McNeely, 72, Peru, died Monday, May 10, 2021. She was born Jan. 22, 1949.

Services were May 14, 2021. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Services, Wabash.

Reginald “Reggie” Clark, 74 Avid NASCAR fan Sept. 12, 1946 – May 14, 2021 Reginald “Reggie” Clark, 74, North Manchester, died May 14, 2021. He was born Sept. 12, 1946.

Calling is May 23 from 2-4 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Burial will be at a later date..

Stanley L. Cripe, 81, of North Manchester, passed away, Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the family farm. Stanley was born Dec. 5, 1939 in North Manchester to Guy E. and Ruth (Miller) Cripe. He married Sharon Lee Curtis on July 29, 1961; she survives.

Stanley graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1957 and was drafted in the United States Army in 1962 where he served as a surveyor stationed in Augsburg, Germany. He loved farming, animals, riding horses, especially on the trails, fishing and golfing.

Stanley is survived by two children, Scott (Stephanie) Cripe of Claypool, Kelly (John) Vaughn of Michigan; eight grandchildren, Steven, Emily, Rebecca, Marcus, John Michael, Elizabeth, Sarah, Julie and four great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Carlene Cripe of Winona Lake and Diane (Larry) Miller of North Manchester.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In keeping with Stanley’s wishes, cremation will take place with a celebration of life held at a later date.

Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services were entrusted with his care. Condolences may be left for the family at www.heritage-fcs.com.

Marvin C. Winningham, 86 Little League coached d. May 13, 2021

Marvin C. Winningham, age 86, of Holland, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Resthaven Maple Woods.

Marvin was a member of First United Methodist Church and a graduate of Wabash High School. Marvin was the manager of Holland’s Montgomery Ward in the 1970’s and 80’s and worked at the Holland Sentinel. Marvin also served on the Little League Board of Directors and coached Rocket Football.

Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Elaine Winningham, in 2014.

Marvin is survived by his children, Melanie Lewin, Lorrie (Tyrone) Hackney, Philip Winningham; grandchildren, Nick (Carrie) Lewin, Clint (Amber) Lewin, Tyler (Taylor) Hackney, Ashley Hackney, Alicia (Thaddeus) Gamez, Christina (William) Felts; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Nancy (Trevor) Jones; in-laws, Dave (Wanda) Wilson, Allen Wilson.

Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday, May 16 at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, Holland. A graveside service and burial, officiated by Rev. Brad Bartelmay, are planned for 1 p.m. Monday, May 17 at Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Masks will be required at both events. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland and Resthaven Care Center. Condolences may be left online at www.langlelandsterenberg.com.

We would like to thank everyone for their love and kindness during our time of grief. The staff at Grandstaff Hentgen, particularly Chad Maple, help ease the pain of our loss through their incredible compassion and attention to detail.

Pastor Tim Webb did a beautiful heartfelt memorial service. Music was provided by Debbie and Zack Smith and Mary Webb. Elwood loved singing in the church choir, also singing with Mary and Tim. The ladies of South Side Freewill Baptist Church and the ladies of Wabash Freewill Baptist Church provided a wonderful, delicious meal.

The outpouring of meals, cards, visitors, gifts and donations to ARC of Wabash, were such a blessing. We continue to mourn Elwood, as he was a pillar of our family, but know you will keep his memory alive through shared stories and beloved encounters with such a precious man.

With all our love and gratitude.

The family of Richard Elwood McCarty

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William “Bill” Fleck Jr., 84

Eugene “Gene” Dyson, 75

Army and Navy veteran

Former farmer

Sept. 8, 1936 – May 17, 2021

Aug. 27, 1945 – May 16, 2021

William L. “Bill” Fleck Jr., 84, Silver Lake, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2021 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born in Wabash, on Sept. 8, 1936 to the late William L. and Catherine Lorene (Murphy) Fleck Sr., Bill was one of three children.

After graduating from Wabash High School in 1954, Bill enlisted in the United States Army and after serving for two years enlisted in the United States Navy. Following twenty-one-years of service to the United States, he retired from the U.S. Navy in San Diego, Calif. in 1976. Bill then worked at Interstate Brands for a few years in San Diego.

Upon returning to Wabash, Bill married Mary Kathryn (Smith) Randol on July 1, 1983. They then moved to be on the lake at Silver Lake. During their time together, Bill held several community-based jobs, including a bus driver for Living Well in Wabash County, before fully retiring. Before Bill’s health began to decline, he loved to fish as well.

Bill was a good man who loved his country and God. He was a life member of the VFW and Moose in Warsaw, a member of the American Legion Post #15 in Wabash, the Blinded Veterans Association, and USS Enterprise Association. Bill found peace in religion and was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in North Manchester, where he was also a third-degree Knight of Columbus.

The loving memory of William L. “Bill” Fleck Jr. will be forever cherished by his wife of nearly thirty-eight years, Mary Kathryn Fleck; step-sons, Jeff (Cindy) Ruffner, Butte, Mont., Steven (Lenka) Ruffner, Arizona, Larry Ruffner, San Diego, Calif., and Todd Ruffner, San Diego, Calif.; step-daughters, Tracy (Glenn) Hobbs, Silver Lake, and Carrie Ruffner, San Diego, Calif.; seven grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild on the way. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; step-son, Daniel Smith; brother, John Anthony Fleck; and sister, Catherine Alice Wagmer.

Calling was May 19, 2021 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. A funeral Mass will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021 at noon with calling beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, North Manchester. Burial will be held at Falls Cemetery, Wabash, with Father Lawrence Teteh officiating the Mass of Christian Burial.

For those who wish to honor the memory of William “Bill” Fleck, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1906, Warsaw, Ind. 46581.

The family of William L. “Bill” Fleck has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements and care.

Greta’s Reading Corner dedicated in Huntington

HUNTINGTON Pathfinder Services had a dedication ceremony for Greta’s Reading Corner on Friday, May 7, at Kids Kampus, located at 435 Campus Street in Huntington.

Greta Schenkel was 3-years-old when she attended Village School in a pre-school class for children with disabilities.

Greta continued to be involved in and served by Pathfinder Services until she passed away at the age of 47 this past August.

One of Greta’s greatest loves was being a “professional” volunteer at Kids Kampus.

During her 20-plus years of volunteering, Greta would sit on the floor with the kids and read to them every day. She loved the children and they loved her!

When asked why it was important to Greta to volunteer at Kids Kampus and read to the kids, Greta’s mom, Sally,

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says, “They paid attention and I think she really appreciated that. She felt needed and wanted, which was not the norm for people with disabilities at that time. She knew that she was doing something good.”

Following Greta’s death, memorials came in to Pathfinder Services in honor of Greta. In consultation with Greta’s family, it was decided to create Greta’s Reading Corner in each of the 15 classrooms on the campus. Each room now has child-sized furniture, a bookshelf, and a plaque in honor of Greta in one corner of the room.

“As soon as we set up the furniture in Greta’s Reading Corner in the classrooms, the kids immediately gravitated to it because they loved that things were their size,” says Elizabeth Hire, Kids Kampus Administrator. “We

are so grateful for the donations and thrilled that we can honor Greta in such a meaningful way.”

Greta’s parents, Kent and Sally Schenkel, also donated a very special book to each room during the dedication. The book is titled “To Let You No: Its Okay to be Different” and was written by Sally about Greta’s life.

“Our family is so thankful to everyone who helped create this beautiful tribute,” says Sally.

“Greta would be so happy!”

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Eugene “Gene” Dyson, 75, of Wabash, died 1:25 a.m., Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

He was born on Aug. 27, 1945, in Wabash to Raymond and Wanda (Thomas) Dyson.

Gene married Sandra Jill Younce in Roann on Dec. 13, 1969. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and served in Vietnam. Gene worked at GenCorp in Wabash, owned and operated Eugene & Sandra Dyson Trucking, and also farmed.

He was a former member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ and currently attended College Corner Brethren Church.

Gene loved his dogs, enjoyed fishing and spending time at the lake, and especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Jill Dyson of Wabash; five children, Jennifer (John) Rumple and Tracey (Jeff) Snyder, both of Wabash, Rachel (Paul) McKnight of Greentown, Sarah (Aaron) McClary of Markle, and Tyler (Casey) Dyson of Wabash; 21 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and son-in-law, Mark Rickner.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Solomon David and Aaron McClary officiating. Burial will be in Marion National Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call 2-6 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Police and fire reports Wabash Police Department Citations May 8 Andrew J. Kline, 33, Wabash cited for no valid license.

Eric Sargent, 54, Wabash cited for expired plates.

May 11 Jacob D. Moore, 21, Syracuse cited for speed.

May 10 Chad M. Jenkins, 36, Marion cited for failure to register

vehicle.

May 11 Evan M. Ryder, 19, Wabash cited for illegal passing of a stopped school bus.

May 12 Cathy S. Cruz, 64, Wabash cited for speed.

Craig A. Engle Jr., 36, Wabash cited for disregarding a school bus arm.

Richard A. Brewer, 49, Wabash cited for speed.

Capri J. Lamberts,

18, LaFontaine cited for speed.

Cory M. Daniels, 44, Wabash cited for operating without a license.

May 13 Bradley T. Whetsel, 41, New Haven cited for speed.

May 14 Tyler D. Fulk, 31, South Whitley cited for speed.

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May 12 Evan Light, 28, Wabash charged with possession of marijuana.

May 16 Justin L. Obringer, 31, Wabash charged with failure to appear on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia and habitual offender.

Accidents May 2 At 9:17 a.m., a vehicle driven by Joshua W. Gunderson, 43, Peru collided with a concrete post at 1601 North Cass Street.

May 13 At 4:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jennifer R. Smith, 24, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Thomas E. Boyll, 62, Wabash on Cass Street near Hill Street.

May 14 At 8:38 a.m., a vehicle driven by Guerra A. Lorenzo, 72, Louisville, Ky. collided with a pole on State Road 13 near Miami Street.

At 9:09 p.m., a vehicle driven by Corbin M. Brummett, 22, Wabash collided with a deer on Southwood Drive near Vernon Street.

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents May 8 At 11:17 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jaelen L. Rose, 21, North Manchester collided with a deer on County Road 1000 West near County Road 900 North.

May 11 At 2 a.m., a vehicle driven by Grant M. Urschel, 24, Wabash collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 1000 North.

At 8 a.m., a vehicle driven by Morgan D. Lloyd, 16, LaFontaine collided with a deer on County Road 600 East near County Road 1200 South.

At 9:32 p.m., a vehicle driven by Erin Zifchock, 21, Walton collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near State Road 115.

May 13 At 10:50 p.m., a vehicle driven by Corey E. McColley, 31, Huntington collided with an animal on U.S. 24 near County Road 700 West.

North Manchester Citations May 13 Daniel J.

Compagnari III, 24, Warsaw cited for driving while suspended.

Arrests May 8 William D. Clifford, 43, North Manchester arrested for domestic battery, interference in reporting a crime and criminal confinement resulting in bodily injury.

May 11 Kelli J. Day, 37, North Manchester arrested on warrant for petition to revoke probation for carrying a handgun without a license.

May 12 Vanessa Stroufe, 35, Liberty Mills arrested on a warrant for possession of methamphetamine.

Jeremiah J. Harmon, 40, Warsaw arrested for driving while suspended and possession of methamphetamine.

May 13 Aaron L. Bonewitz, 37, North Manchester arrested for driving while suspended and possession of methamphetamine.

Accidents May 7 At 3:29 p.m., a vehicle owned by Maria J. Ozenbaugh, 29, North Manchester was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene in the 400 block of North Market Street.

At 9 p.m., a vehicle driven by Colton L. Dietl, 18, North Manchester crashed through a door in the 1700 block of State Road 114 West.

May 8 At 5:14 p.m., a vehicle driven by Easton T. Heffernan, 20, Muncie struck a parked vehicle owned by Miranda R. Bieghler, 21, Plainfield in the 900 bock of Bond Street.

Fire May 6 5:54 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

May 7 8:45 p.m., 500 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist.

May 8 10:15 a.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist.

5:02 p.m., 1000 block of Hilsamer Drive for medical assist.

11:45 p.m., Wisteria Lane for medical

assist.

May 9 4:28 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

May 11 11:13 a.m., 400 block of North Elm Street for medical assist.

2:47 p.m., 100 block of West 7th Street for a vehicle that was smoking.

6 p.m., 1000 block of West Main Street for medical assist.

May 14 9:23 a.m., 300 block of South High Street for medical assist.

10:33 a.m., 1400 block of North Market Street for medical assist.

3:03 p.m., 300 block of West Main Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers Teresa Plummer and Melissa Gatt to Harold Robert James II, warranty deed.

Elizabeth M. Petty to Coffman Holdings LLC, warranty deed.

Richard Rogers to Eric Ray Rogers, quitclaim deed.

Ronald D. Penrod and Pamela A. Penrod to Kenneth Drake, Judith Drake, Ronald D. Penrod and Pamela A. Penrod, quitclaim deed.

Joseph B. Bever and Doris Bever Trust to Donald J. Bever Amended Trust Agreement, Doris L. Bever Amended Trust Agreement and Donald J. Bever, quitclaim deed.

James L. Sprunger and Terri E. Sprunger to James L. Sprunger and Terri E. Sprunger, quitclaim deed.

Michael D. Coldren and Michael Coldren to Darryl Lee Hendrickson, quitclaim deed.

Jason B. Robinson to Noah Denton and Tim Kersey, warranty deed.

Lisa E. Nordstrom and Ida Nadine Clark to Lisa E. Nordstrom, Ronald J. Eltzroth, Cynthia N. Murdock and Clark Family Trust, personal deed.

Willis E, Dunnagan Jr. and Connie J. Dunnagan to Richard E. Beale and Shannon K. Beale, quitclaim deed.

Robert L. Kline and Alice F. Kline to Robert L. Kline and Robert Lee Kline Revocable Living Trust, quitclaim deed.

Diana B. Sletten to Nicholas E. Perez and Diana B. Sletten, quitclaim deed.

Bryce C. Turner to David G. Robinette and Amy C. Robinette, warranty deed.

Jeffrey E. Bidwell, Angela Bidwell and Angela G. Newsome to Angela Bidwell, quitclaim deed.

Cindy L. Baker to Benito Perez, quitclaim deed.

Betty Belle Wright and Betty Belle Hamlin to Dylan M. Thomas, warranty

deed.

James Elliott to Fred L. Orr, warranty deed.

John B. Frick and Donna Frick to Frick Family Trust, quitclaim deed.

Clifton D. Cordes to Konner Cripe and Ricky S. Cripe, quitclaim deed.

Richard Steele and Richard L. Steele to Jeffrey Waldon, quitclaim deed.

Phillip Speicher, Marilyn Speicher, Phillip R. Speicher and Marilyn A. Speicher to Jeff

Waldon, quitclaim deed.

Layne Evans to Madyson L. Boyer and Jordan D. Boyer, warranty deed.

Marriage License Alison Ann Lundquist, 37 and Jon David McDonald, 50.

Shawn Edward Judy, 21 and Fawn Ciara Li Harding, 18.

Darya Desirey Miller, 21 and Patrick Daniel Alvord, 21.

Cody Johnathan Holmes, 22 and Anna Christine Miller, 21.

Sierra Marie Monroe, 25 and

Christopher Adam Wayne Snyder, 27.

Building Permits For the week of May 9, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Andrew and Jade Adamiec for new home.

David G. West for garage addition.

Bowman Agri-Corp for grain bin.

Cheri Culver for garage.

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NM library to host various summer events

Alexis Westendorf (left) is among the members of the Trine University High Voltage Dance Team.

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WHS grad competes on Trine dance team DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Trine University’s High Voltage Dance Team finished third during its first trip to the National Dance Alliance Collegiate national championship, held April 8-9 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Among the team’s members are Alexis Westendorf of Wabash, majoring in

Actuarial Science at Trine.

Trine finished with 86.88 points in the Team Performance Division III Finals, less than one point behind second-place University of Texas at Dallas. Six teams total competed in the division; three in person and three virtually.

“This year was an amazing experience,”

coach Shea Sims said.

“This is the third year that the team has tried to compete at NDA College Nationals. There were so many hurdles set in front of them and together they overcame each one. I am so thankful for the girls’ hard work and the support of the university to allow the ladies to do so. We were thankful

to compete in person.”

The team performance division combines three styles: pom, jazz and hip hop. Teams are required to perform at least 30 consecutive seconds in each style.

Trine qualified for the national event by winning a bronze bid at its home camp over the summer.

Crappie USA fishing tourney is Saturday

Fishing enthusiasts from around the country will converge on the Mississinewa and Salamonie lakes on Saturday, May 22, for the annual Crappie USA fishing tourney.

The local tourney is one of more than 17 such events that take place in 15 states in the eastern half of the United States.

Teams can earn the right to compete in the Super Bowl of Crappie Fishing, the Crappie USA Classic which takes place in September or October annually. That event craws an average of 5,000 anglers.

An entry fee of $150 allows a team of two to compete on a national level in the Amateur Division.

That generally draws more family competitors and also brings in competitors that may not compete in a fishing tourney.

To encourage family involvement, the tourney has malefemale, female-female and adult-youth divi-

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sions.

For the more competitive minded, there is a pro division with a $250 entry fee and paybacks at each event.

The local tourney begins at 6:30 a.m. and will continue

until 3 p.m. Weigh-in is at 4 p.m. Anyone not in line by that time will be disqualified. The weigh-in site is at the Mt. Etna Boat Ramp, 5601 S 700 W, Andrews.

In addition to the tourney, a seminar

will take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 595 S. Huntington St., Wabash.

Sign-in is from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 21, with the seminar beginning at 7 p.m. It is open to the public.

Also, as part of the tourney, a free Kid’s Rodeo will take place on Saturday.

Registration is at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Mt. Etna Boat Ramp.

Fishing will last from 9-11 a.m., with awards following.

The North Manchester Public Library is busily preparing for their annual summer reading program that will begin Tuesday, June 1st!

Each year NMPL welcomes readers from North Manchester and the surrounding rural communities. Our theme for Summer 2021 is “I Heart North Manchester.”

Incentives, grand prize packs, and numerous programs will encourage reading throughout the summer months!

Readers of all ages can participate online through the library’s free summer reading app, Beanstack, or in person, by stopping by the library to sign up and pick up a paper tracker.

The theme will be especially meaningful in light of all the community support NMPL received in 2020. The spirit of giving back propels this year’s program.

Many of the prizes have been purchased from North Manchester businesses. Numerous programs have been designed to highlight companies around town and to encourage summer readers to support local businesses.

In addition to daily programs, the library will be hosting the following special summer events. We invite all community members to participate no library card necessary!

June 4 & 5 and July 30 & 31 - 10am3pm: Little Book Shop on Market Street Browse a wide selection of gently used books under

the sun dappled tables along our front walk. We have titles for children, teen and adult readers available for $1 a piece!

June 9 – 1-2 p.m.: Activities on the KenapocoMocha lawn Join us on the KMo lawn to make java dough and to decorate your very own to-go cup!

July 11 – 6 p.m.: Outdoor Family Bingo Bring the entire family and a picnic supper out to the NMPL lawn for bingo night!

June 16 – 1 p.m.: Roz Puppets on the NMPL lawn Join the Roz Puppets for a whimsical retelling of a classic tale set in the times of dragons and enchanted creatures. Bring your lunch to the NMPL lawn at noon and enjoy a picnic before the show - drinks and snack cakes are on us.

June 30 – 1 – 2 p.m.: Chillz Event Head to the Chillz

lawn at 1pm for tie dyeing and ice cream! All “Mr. Chillz” ice cream scoops will be free during this program. NMPL will provide limited items to tie dye but you are welcome to bring your own items as well.

July 7 – noon – 2 p.m.: NMPL Pool Party Our most popular summer event is back! Cool off at all sorts of fun water stations on the library lawn!

July 17 – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Activities at the North Manchester Farmer’s Market Participate in a crazy fun scavenger hunt to win NMPL Bucks and Farmer’s Market Tokens!

July 21 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.: Slime Spectacular on the NMPL lawn Elephant toothpaste, slimey crafts, and gooey fun!

The NMPL summer reading program relies solely on sponsorships and donations.

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Founders Day 2021 theme is Moving Forward The theme for this year’s Founders Day Festival is Moving Forward.

And that’s exactly what the festival committee is doing – even though it’s only May. The date of the event – Sept. 18.

Of course, all the planning in the world would be for naught if it wasn’t for the festival’s sponsors.

Our Premier Event Sponsor is First Farmers Bank & Trust. The folks at First Farmers stuck around after last year’s event was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and offered to play the same role in this year’s festival.

Then there’s the Wabash County Solid Waste Management District, our sponsor with a focus on education and outreach.

And next in line is Visit Wabash County, our entertainment sponsor.

This year’s entertainment at the Paradise Spring Historical Park will feature eclectic singer-songwriter Abbie Thomas and her band from Goshen. She will be

performing from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The City of Wabash will be sponsoring the parade through downtown Wabash which will begin at 10 a.m. In 2019, more than 100 units took part in the parade.

This year’s Community Sponsors include the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, Wabash TriKappa, Crossroads Bank, Brandt’s Harley-Davidson, Grow Wabash County, Ford Meter Box, Beacon Credit Union and Gebhart Holdings.

McDonald Funeral Home, InGuard Health, GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Home and Wabash Valley Chrysler are the Festival Friend Sponsors. And last, but not least, are our Gold Cart Sponsors Wabash Elks Lodge No.471, Todd Adams/State Farm Insurance, AgroChem and Friermood Tires.

Several sponsorships are still available and any company or individual interested in helping out can contact Maria Smyth, Festival

IWU-Marion as outlined in the university catalog.

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The Hickory Husker Bus will be on display during the Founders Day Festival. Photo provided Chairperson, at Wabash City Hall (563-4171).

Several churches have already signed up to sponsor events at Paradise Spring.

They are Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, Church of Christ at Treaty, LaFontaine Christian Church and Wabash Friends Church.

And the Wabash Farmers Market, which opened its 14th seasonal run this past Saturday, will be setting up by 8 a.m. on Miami Street, between Market and Canal streets.

After the parade, activities will move to Paradise Spring, located at the east end of Market Street.

Live music, vendor booths, food booths, re-enactors, games for the children and much, much more are being planned throughout the park.

Some of the other events going on at the park will be members of the Peru Circus City Festival roaming the grounds doing

juggling, tumbling and riding tall unicycles, the Gypsy Soul Vintage Market out of Fort Wayne and the Hickory Husker Bus from the movie “Hoosiers” from Knightstown.

The Hickory Husker Bus will be in the parade and will also be available at Paradise Spring for visitors to step inside or sit in the driver’s seat. The bus was used from 1985-86 to film “Hoosiers,” which is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.

The bus, owned by Darryll Baker, began a restoration project in 1996 and was “welcomed back to Indiana” on March 13, 2021, and is on display at the Hoosier Gym, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, in Knightstown. It’s the gym the movie was filmed in.

More events are in the works so it’s shaping up to be an exciting day throughout Wabash.

IWU, Ivy Tech announce guaranteed admission plan MARION — Officials with Indiana Wesleyan University’s (IWU) residential campus are pleased to announce a new Guaranteed Admission Agreement with Ivy Tech Community College (ITCC). The agreement allows Ivy Tech students to be guaranteed admission into IWU’s undergraduate programs upon completion of degree requirements at the associate level for any ITCC transfer degree.

The Guaranteed Admission comes with an application fee waiver and eliminates any loss of credits while minimizing cost to Ivy Tech students, ensuring they are able to complete their bachelor’s degrees on time.

Students must meet established eligibility requirements for academic programs at

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agreement was entered into in January of 2021 between IWU-

National & Global and Ivy Tech Community College.

Dear Editor: My name is Christian Rosen and I’m a farmer from Urbana, Indiana. I’ve farmed in Wabash County for many years, and I can’t really think of anything else I would rather do. You may have seen tractors and other equipment in the field over these last few weeks, and that’s because farmers are in the middle of planting season. Once the ground warms up, it’s a mad dash for us to get out into the fields before the next rain! Safety is a top priority for us. So if you see us on the roads or get caught behind us, we thank you for your patience as we head to the next field and get our crop into the ground.

Speaking of our crop, did you know corn and soybeans are used for many products that touch your daily lives? From food products like cereals and soybean oil, to industrial or household products like cleaners, glue, paint and pharmaceuticals. They really are versatile crops.

A couple really beneficial organizations that all Indiana farmers have a part in and who we all can thank for some of these innovative new products is farmer-led and directed Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC). You can think of these organizations as the “marketing arm” of all Indiana soybean and corn farms collectively. Farmers in Indiana invest into these checkoff organizations, and then those dollars are spent to conduct research, find new mar-

kets and help promote of all the products we produce on our farm.

A great example of soy innovation from ISA is the Purdue University Soybean Innovation Competition. To win, Purdue students develop unique products from soybeans that satisfy a market need. This year’s winning product is a liquid biostimulant made of 98 percent soy and designed to promote growth in vegetables.

This product is entirely composed of biobased substances, which is attractive to many customers. The biostimulant market is a $2.4 billion industry with a lot of growing room. Past winners of this contest developed soy crayons, soy candles and many other things.

ICMC also creates new ways to process corn and bring it to market as new products. We know most of Indiana’s corn crop goes to exports, ethanol production and livestock feed.

Continuing to seek more ideas to use all parts of the corn plant is a priority. Now we can consider taking lower-value products that are traditionally considered byproducts, and further process them into industrial chemicals that can be used for things like corn-plastics.

There is no limit to what innovation and new markets and uses can be developed for Indiana soybeans and corn. We will continue to produce the crops that yield not only the grains but boundless opportunities for the future. — Christian Rosen, Urbana

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By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Joshua Parker, a Huntington native who relocated to Wabash, is a lifelong musician and one of the newest on the music and entertainment scene in the county.

Parker is the owner of Unique Beatz, a broadcasting and media production company. Although the company has been around since 2003 as solely a DJ service, the brick and mortar building opened on March 27 and now offers more services and broadcasts two country music radio shows.

“I actually started Unique Beatz back in 2003 and it was just a DJ service, and we still are a DJ service but we added an online radio station along with it,” Parker told The Paper of Wabash County. “We play independent artists from all over the world.

For instance, Whey Jennings, who is the grandson of Waylon Jennings, or T. Graham Brown, those are probably our two biggest artists that are on a mainstream level that we play as independent artists.”

Unique Beatz Radio is internet based, using a platform called Spreaker and made available on most streaming apps, allowing people from all over the world to listen. Parker is hoping to gain a more local audience, though.

“I’ve got listeners

from Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, but I would say majority of my listeners are from Huntington or Fort Wayne, and I’m slowly building a listener base in the Wabash area,” he said.

Like all businesses, Parker has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in more than just negative ways.

“When the pandemic hit, I had to either get rid of this business or get rid of my apartment, so I ended up getting rid of my apartment and moving in with someone else just so I could kick it off and I’m glad I did that because now it’s going very well.”

Parker told The Paper that as far as live streaming on Facebook and other platforms, COVID-19 has been the reason that he has seen growth in that regard.

In-person business, on the other hand has taken a hit.

“We do live streaming from Facebook, Youtube and Twitch, and other platforms like that and I was just looking at my demographics yesterday on Facebook and in two days it went from 3.3k to 6.5k just like that, so it is growing dramatically and really quickly. The main thing is trying to get my local listeners engaged, and getting it spread locally,” he said. “As far as the live streaming and doing concerts online, (COVID) helped me.

As far as live entertainment and DJing, and that’s where

majority of our money comes from, it’s hurt us that way.”

Unique Beatz streams two radio shows, “Who’s Hoo?” a weekly top 10 countdown of the best in independent country music, hosted by the Night Owl Country Band; and the Parker Radio Show, also playing independent country music, but hosted by Parker himself.

Other offerings of Unique Beatz include high-end guitar sales, in-studio time with assistance for $25 an hour, and live shows in the parking lot.

Unique Beatz will be hosting a free “Parking Lot Party” on July 24 at the parking lot of the Unique Beatz studio, located at 154 W. Harrison Ave. in Wabash.

For more information about Unique Beatz, visit Unique Beaatz LLC on Facebook, or uniquebeatz.com.

Reservoirs plan kids’ derbies Kids ages 2 to 14 and their adults are invited to Free Fishing Derbies at Salamonie and Mississinewa lakes, on June 5.

Youth age categories are: 2 to 5; 6 to 10; and 11 to 14, with first-, second- and third-prize winners for largest fish in each age category.

The largest overall fish will be awarded a grand prize. Each participant must use bait provided by DNR staff.

Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Rules and regulations will be announced at that time. Youth fishing time will be 9 to 10:30 a.m. An Adult Fishing Contest will be held from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Awards will follow. Children and their adult must be present to win awards.

side for all ages. This day camp will be held entirely outdoors, except for using indoor restrooms.

Participants should plan to bring their own sack lunch, drinks, and snacks.

Cost per child is $60 and $55 for each additional sibling.

Register and pay by June 14 and save $10 per child. For more information and reg-

istration, call 260-4682127. Limited space available.

In compliance with Back on Track Indiana, CDC social distancing guidelines and use of face coverings if indoors or closer than six feet will be practiced.

Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is at 3691 New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.

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Participants will also meet live wildlife through educational ambassadors.

Dress for the weather: Bring water shoes (shoes that can get wet and muddy), an extra set of dry clothes, sun screen, hats, bug spray.

There are many physical, emotional, and mental benefits to spending time out-

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Salamonie Lake will be the site of a unique outdoor day camp from June 28 to July 2.

The camp, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., is for youth ages 7-13 are welcome. Catch the early bird registration discount by June 14.

Things to expect during day camp: This camp is held entirely outdoors, except for restroom breaks. The focus will be on water activities and will include: daily hike, sit spots, games, shelter building, small groups to prepare and present short presentations

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King of spring is here!

By Laura Kurella

I waited - impatiently - for this time of year because I L-OV-E asparagus freshpicked!

Fresh, locallysourced asparagus is always amazing, but in more ways for us than just food or decoration.

Cultivated and harvested from the wild for thousands of years, asparagus sports an extremely long history, which is likely due to its tremendous abilities as both a food and a medicine.

Dioscorides, a first century Greek physician, recommended extracts of asparagus root for treatment of urinary and kidney problems, jaundice and sciatica.

What’s interesting is that today, asparagus is still touted as the same, specifically as a strong diuretic, which is helpful in the treatment of urinary problems such as cystitis.

Asparagus is also useful in the treatment of rheumatic conditions because it is able to flush out the waste products that accumulate.

A rich source of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that is known to boost the immune system, asparagus can help reduce inflammation and maintain the health of the liver.

Known to contain more nutrients in greater quantities than any other vegetable in existence, asparagus is the most nutritionally balanced vegetable you can eat! In addition to this, asparagus is low calorie -only 4 calories a spear – and has no fat or cholesterol.

It is also low in sodium and a good source of fiber too, so when you think about it, the fact that it tastes amazing is just another perk to this palatepleasing treat!

When choosing asparagus, fresh is always best. Don’t buy – or pick – until the day you plan to use it.

Look for tightly closed, dry tips that have straight and firm stalks. Avoid wrinkled or rubbery ones.

Always be sure to

rinse your asparagus well. I take mine and place them all into a sink full of tepid water and soak to dislodge sand or debris caught in the crowns and clinging to stems.

Rinse well, snap woody ends off or uses a potato peeler to remove skin a couple inches up the stalk. It will make a once tough stem tenderer.

Asparagus can be prepared anyway you like: boil, steam, sauté, roast or grill.

However, one rule needs to be followed: keep cooking times to a minimum as overcooking ruins its delicate flavor, texture and most importantly, nutrition.

Here now are some awesome ways to indulge in the benefits this vivid vegetable has to offer Enjoy.

Sources: The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants.

Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London (1996) The Oxford Companion to Food.

Oxford University Press, Oxford (1999) Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, Second Edition. CRC Press LLC, Florida.

(2002) Regal Lobster Asparagus Risotto Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time: 1 hour; Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes; Yield: 6 servings.

STOCK 1-2 pounds of raw lobster in shell (whole or tails) 1 sweet onion, peeled and quartered 1 carrot, chopped (optional) 2 stalks celery, chopped (optional) 2 bay leaves 3 peppercorns 9 cups water* RISOTTO 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 teaspoon unrefined sea salt 2 cups short-grain rice (Arborio, carnaroli, sushi) 1/2 cup dry white wine or brandy* 2 pounds of fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, divided use Freshly ground black pepper To make stock:

Offering us unique flavor and nutrition, asparagus is truly the king of spring. Photo by Laura Kurella.

Remove lobster meat from its shell. Rinse well, drain. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces then place, raw, in the refrigerator.

Rinse shells well then place in a 4-quart saucepan.

Add 1 tablespoon of oil and sliced onions and cook over medium-high heat until onion begins to become translucent, about seven minutes.

Add carrot, and celery (if using), bay and peppercorns, then water, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to a simmer then slightly cover pan, and simmer for 30 minutes then, keeping stock pot at a simmer, start making risotto.

To make risotto: In a deep, heavy skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add finely chopped onions and cook until translucent, about seven minutes. Add salt and Arborio rice, stirring to combine.

Cook, stirring until rice has taken on a pale, golden color.

Pour in wine, stirring constantly until the wine is absorbed.

Using a 1-cup glass measuring cup and a strainer, scoop 1 cup of hot broth from stock pot and strain

into risotto pan. Cook, stirring until broth is absorbed. Continue adding four more cups of strained broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring continuously, until liquid is almost completely absorbed.

After adding the 6th cup of broth, add the reserved raw lobster meat. Continue cooking and stirring until meat changes from opaque to white, about three minutes.

Add cut up asparagus, stirring gently, and continue to cook until asparagus becomes tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/4 cup (about half) of the Parmesan. Stir then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with remaining Parmesan.

NOTE: If you don’t wish to make your own stock you may substitute 6 cups of canned lobster stock or chicken broth. If you do not wish to add wine or brandy, substitute with stock/broth.

Asparagus Nikumaki Rolls Nikumaki is Japanese for “meat roll,” and in this recipe you may use any meat you like, even (pork, poultry or fake) bacon. Recipe

freezes well, so you can make a bunch and enjoy them all the way to New Years!

12 spears of fresh asparagus, trimmed 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella 1/4 cup shredded asiago cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 6 slices of favorite sandwich meat or cooked bacon 6 spring or egg roll wrappers 1/2 cup flour 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs vegetable oil, for frying (or cooking spray for air frying) Soak asparagus in a deep bowl of salted water for five minutes then swoosh spears around to help dislodge any errant sand or dirt.

Remove spears, rinsing well under clean running water, then drain well. Trim woody ends (bending the spear will cause it to snap naturally right where the woody part meets the tender).

Blanche asparagus for one minute in boiling water. Plunge into

an ice bath to stop the cooking, then slice spears into 1-inch or smaller pieces and place in a bowl.

Sprinkle with the seasoned rice vinegar, toss spear pieces to mix gently, then let rest for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, shred and measure out cheeses, combining well to blend. Prepare meat (I like chicken bacon in these), cooking and cutting if needed.

(Sandwich meat can remain whole.

However, cooked bacons tend to be chewy and are best if chopped or crumbled.).

To make roll, place one wrapper on a flat surface and, using a pastry brush dipped in water, wet outer edge of wrapper. In center of wrapper, place 1/6 of the asparagus followed by 1/6 of the meat and 1/6 of the cheese blend. Follow package instructions to roll up: Fold bottom up, then sides in and roll into a small baton to seal. Place on a lined dish, pan or sheet large enough to hold all rolls.

Once all rolls are made place them in freezer to hold.

Place flour, egg, and panko bread crumbs in three separate bowls just large enough to accommodate rolls. Dip each roll first in the flour to coat, then the egg, and finally a good roll in the panko to fully coat them.

To store for later use, freeze at this point in a single layer then transfer to an airtight container in freezer.

To cook: Heat vegetable oil in a deep sauce pan over medium heat to 350 degrees. Fry rolls carefully, not crowding pan, for 2 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally until the panko turns golden brown on all sides.

Alternately, spray rolls with cooking spray on all sides then place in an air fryer.

Cook, turning after 5 minutes, until all sides are uniformly browned and rolls are heated completely through, about 8 to10 minutes. To serve, cut rolls in half, diagonally.

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Urbana Lions has an award called the Wilbur Dawes Scholarship. This award was created in memory of an Urbana resident and long time Urbana Lion, Wilbur Dawes.

Wilbur was a Charter Member of the Lions from 1950 until his passing. He was the Principle of Urbana High School from 1948-1962. When Urbana school closed in 62, Wilbur became the first Principle of Northfield High School. This award is for Northfield High School students who are going to go to college or students who are already in college.

The students are to submit applications for this scholarship.

The applications are then forwarded to the Urbana Lions Club.

The club members are to review and vote on the student who will receive the scholarship. The student’s academic qualifications will determine who will receive the $500.00 scholarship. This year 2021, the recipient of the

URBANA

Emma Hoover receives Wilbur Dawes Scholarship

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scholarship went to Emma Hoover.

Urbana Lions president Denny Craft presented the scholarship to Emma Hoover at Northfield High School awards ceremony which was held on May 11, 2021.

Congratulations Emma from the Urbana Lions Club and the Urbana Community.

Birthday wishes: May 21 Ruth Summers, May 23 Stephanie Stambaugh, May 24 Claud Newcomb Jr, May 25 Cowden Wilcox.

Condolences to Bill Dillon’s family and friends from the Urbana Lions and

community.

Prayer concerns: Scott Wilcox, Alma Devore, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Tonya Brunett, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox. Our nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders, health providers, the ones who have contracted COVID-19 and the people who are trying to eradicate the virus.

Urbana Park: The Urbana Lions would like for you to know that the Urbana Community Park with many attractions is available to everyone not just the community of Urbana. This facility is well maintained by the Urbana Lions and has features such as his and her handicap accessible restrooms with running water and flushable toilets, playground equip-

Emma Hoover receives the Wilbur Dawes Scholarship Award from the Urbana Lions Club president Denny Craft. Also pictured are Emma’s mother and father, Krista Hoover and Tony Hoover.

Photo provided. ment, basketball court, pavilion with grill, Little League baseball diamond with electronic score board, team dugouts, bleachers for spectators to sit on while they watch the games, Snack Shack just for the asking when needed and a lot of room for parking. The Urbana Lions are very proud

of this facility and would like to see it used. If you have an idea for the park, you can contact me at 260774-3665 and I will present your idea to the club or better yet you can bring your idea to a meeting and present it. The Urbana Lions meet every 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 6:30. The

Urbana Lions are also looking for new members. This would be an awesome chance for you to visit a meeting and find out what the club is all about and maybe you would like to join.

Urbana Streetlights is a very important item in the safety and security of Urbana. I need your

help in maintaining the lights. If you know of a light that has a problem give me a call. My number is 260-774-3665. If I don’t answer, leave a brief message of the light’s address and what is wrong. I will have a work order made up and have the light fixed. Thank you for your help.

ROANN FIREWORKS will be July 3 at dusk. As with most everything else, the price of our fireworks this year has increased. If you would like to donate to the cost of the Roann fireworks display, please make checks payable to Roann Lions Club, PO Box 322, Roann, IN 46974. Thank you for your support!

Sincerely~ The Roann Lions Club and Roann Festival Committee PRESIDENT RON McColley of the Board of Directors of the Stockdale Mill wants to remind everyone that May 22 is “Clean Up” day at the mill in order to get ready for opening day on June 4.

Anyone can come and help. They will be working inside and out. Bring your own tools (rakes, shovels, cleaning supplies, and so forth.)

Volunteers are still needed to guide and host the guests for 2021. For information, contact Peggy Morris at 765-833-2642 or Ron McColley at 260-330-9253.

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Roann Fireworks planned for July 3 at dusk Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

BALMER of the Roann United Methodist Church service for May 23 will be from 1 John 4:7-12 titled “Because God Loved Us.” We invite you to worship in person and on Facebook at 9 a.m.

UPCOMING DATES: May 19 – Food Pantry, Town Hall, 2-4pm; May 20 – Happy Homemakers at Noon; May 22 – “Clean Up” at the mill; May 29 – Indiana Garden Tractor Pullers Association sanctioned pull at the pull field; June 2 – Food Pantry, Town Hall, 24pm; June 3 – Roann Lions Club meeting, 7:00pm; June 4 – Mill opening day; June 7 – Summer Lunch Program starts,

Methodist Church, 11:30am-12:30pm.

PLEASANT HILL United Methodist Church at 242 W. Pleasant Hill Road, Akron, (Northern Miami County) is having a garage sale on Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12th, from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. both days. They always have lots of nice, clean items and homemade baked goods.

CONTINUE PRAYING for: Becky Welsh, Sherry Hill, Kraig Barker, Don Richardson, Coy Eads (grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook), and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy.

God bless you all!

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: May 19 – Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Sorg; May 21 – Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Nelson.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: May 19 – Brooke Griffey, Stephanie Trump, and Rob Cussen; May 20 – Louella Krom, Floyd McWhirt, and Jordon Powell; May 22 – Rhonda Dale and Lynn Smith; May 23 – Dean White and Ross Trump; May 24 – Caisley Sorg, Randy

Myers, Jennifer Draper, William Powell Jr., Savannah Evans, and Maylee Sizemore; May 25 – Dustin Griffey, Alberta Griffey, and Rita Scholes.

PASTOR MACE asks “Who Are You Really?”: Who are you really? We spend a lifetime trying to be like someone or something and we also try to present ourselves in ways we think people will like.

I watch my grandchildren and all their differences and how each one goes about life in a different way.

You hope that people will just allow you to be you. But who are you really?

There are only two people who really know who you are and that is yourself and God. We can try to put a mask on or act a certain way to win the approval of others but that is not our true selves. We can try to hide who we really are by keeping to ourselves or not allowing others to get too close so they only see a part of who we are.

We try to fit in as best as possible with-

out trying to stand out or make waves in a circle of friends. We go along with our little group and try to hang on to the direction they are going.

We accept the things that are of no interest or put up with actions that we would never do or allow. We play the part we are given and more on in life. All for what?

We sit in the pew, week after week, filling in a role, hoping that no one would get so close so they would know our true identity. We listen to sermon after sermon and then move on with our weekly way of life. We cover up our deficiencies and wayward actions so no one would know.

We act like we have it all together and people look at us wishing they could be like us yet not knowing the struggle we are in.

The pains of life are real yet we find ways to hide them from others and put on a good front. The misery of bad relationships, loneliness, bitterness, hatred, injustice, and being treated unfairly. We long to share our

hurts with someone that would care and be compassionate towards us. Yet, week after week, we hide the emotions and pain we face so no one would judge or think less of us.

I find it sad that we struggle to be genuine and transparent.

The longing to be free in who we are and allowing others around us to be themselves. Freedom from condemnation and ridicule. Being in a place where we are truly loved and accepted for who we are and not who people think we are. We are dying inside ourselves, longing for intimacy and truthfulness, all the while dying inside to be who we truly are.

Let me assure you that it doesn’t have to be that way. It is not about loving yourself or accepting yourself or being significant.

Those things lead us astray and give us a blurry focus on life.

We find truth and reality in the person of God. God is truth and his deity loves us with an ever-loving truth. Walking with

God gives us the understanding to life and the ability to walk alongside a person who isn’t what we think they should be. Walking with God allows us to know who we really are and who our friend is.

Walking with God helps us to see life as it is and to have a clear vision for humanity. Stop hiding and running from God. Find genuine love and intimacy as you never knew it before. You cannot hide from God, for he knows who you are from the inside out and longs to be really in your life. No matter where you are at today, God loves you and is calling you to himself. There, you will find who you really are.

I CAN be reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm. Also by phone 765-833-2614.

News deadline will be Wednesday at 10:00am to appear in the next weeks paper.

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Fletcher Memorial Family Fun Day planned for June 12 Wabash Chapter Of Izaak Walton League will be hosting the Fletcher Memorial Family Fun Day on June 12. It will take place at the club house located at 10439 S. Old State Road 13., near Somerset. The gates will open at 10 a.m. The public is invited to check out our facility and fish as well.

Several events are scheduled, including a kid’s fishing derby starting at 11 am. (fishing poles and bait will be provided, but you may bring your own pole if you wish). Prizes will be awarded in several age groups. Other activities include Archery and BB gun instruction, as well as, several other games.

Lunch will be provided starting at noon. Come join us for a fun filled day at the Izaak Walton League! If you have any questions call President Benny Ward at 260-571-4135.

LIZZY UPDATE

by Lizzy: “I’m still in the hospital and I have an infection..very thankful that we have found it this early. I’m currently on IV antibiotics, and then once cultures come back in a few days my doctor will make and changes to meds according to what type of infection I have. I’ve been in this exact spot way too many times these past years. It’s never easy to lay her and wait. And then to add my pain on top of it..Just all around no fun! Beyond thankful for each and every one of you who have prayed, sent us happy and positive thoughts, sent me cards (I love opening them-so much fun!) and everything else that people have been doing for us. The kindness of people is simply amazing!!! I’ll be sure to keep y’all up to date with my progress! Hope y’s have a fantastic week!”

Friends and people please keeping praying for Lizzy and her family.

When you read this, we pray that she is back home and on her recover schedule.

The family and friends gave a big thank you for all of

your prayers.

LaFontaine Christian Church Student Pastor Jake Andrews believes it’s so important for him to make sure we surround your students with leaders who love the Lord. This statement seems obvious, but their love for the Lord makes a much bigger difference than you might think.

The truth is, he said, leaders who serve your students are more than someone who chaperones your kids, because when they are being moms and dads, your student watches.

When they are being husbands and wives, your student watches.

The way they treat others in church or in public, your student watches. Christ teaches us to love, to show compassion, to respect others, to speak truth and to live a life that reflects Jesus. Yes, it’s important our leaders love the Lord because they are more than chaperones. They are role models. They are mentors. They are true leaders.

All of which is possible because of their heart for Jesus.

Andrews recently had the opportunity to do a ride along with Officer Leckrone. He is a Wabash County Sheriff Deputy and serves in our student ministry. I got to watch first hand today as Christ shined brightly through him in interactions with people from all walks of life.

I remember saying in my head, “man, I wish our students could watch this guy.”

As a pastor and a parent, Andrews said he couldn’t ask for more. Leckrone is a role model, mentor, and a true leader to your student. All of our leaders are.

Please when you see our leaders, or any who serves in the church, tell them ‘thank you.’ As I mentioned before, their impact on your child’s life goes beyond the walls of our building. They are leading with you parents, to help raise up young men and women who love the Lord, and future true leaders. Side note: special thanks to all the brave officers in our community who keep us safe. We are proud and thankful for all of you.

LAFONTAINE RESIDENTS: It’s golf cart time!! Please register your golf cart at the Town Hall Mon.Thurs. 8-4 or Friday 8-noon. We need a copy of your insurance card for the golf cart with your vehicle info and policy number. Cost is $25.00 and you will receive a sticker to put on the golf cart and a copy of the ordinance with rules and regulations.

Be safe and have a Great Summer.

LAFONTAINE LITTLE FREE LIBRARY is located in front of the Community Building is offering several new titles specifically for Young Adult readers. “The Legend of Huma; Heroes Vol. 1”

by Richard Knaak, “A Stir of Bones” by Nina Hoffman, “Look for Me by Moonlight” by Mary Downing Hahn, “The Girl I Used to Be” and “The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die” by April Henry, “The Story of Owen” and “Prairie Fire” by E.K. Johnston.

For fans of the Cat Who books we have “The Cat Who Came to Breakfast” by Lilian Jackson Braun and for dog lovers “Bride and Groom”

by Susan Conant. If you want to visit France, there is copy of “The Devils Cave”

by Martin Walker, of if England is your cup of tea Sherlock Holmes is here in “The Seven Percent Solution” by Nicholas Meyer. There are many beginning reader and picture books also available in the box. Remember you can take any books you like, return if you want, bring back a different book or Continued on Page 20

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Jonah Club hosting drive through fish fry on May 12 Jonah Club will host a fish fry at the Congregational Christian Church on Friday, May 21 beginning at 4:30 until sold out. Drive Thru only – enter from Fourth Street.

Cost is $10 for fish only meal (six pieces). Proceeds benefit church projects.

The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street.

ANNUAL GOLF OUTING, MAY 21: The Manchester Alive 28th Annual Golf Outing will be held on Friday, May 21 at the Sycamore Golf Course. Lunch will be served in the Club House at 11:30 p.m. and Tee-Off time is 12:30 p.m. An afternoon of friends, fun and food is planned for all who attend so grab your foursome

and register today.

Contact the Manchester Alive office at 260-982-7466 for more information.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AT WARVEL PARK: HomeTown Church invites the community to join them for family movies on Friday, May 21.

Movies will be shown on a 24-foot screen so all can see! Bring a

blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the fun!

FRANCES SLOCUM CHAPTER, DAR: The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on Tuesday, May 11, at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, Wabash.

Special guests were Jennifer Long-Dillon and Richard Baker.

The meeting opened with the DAR ritual, followed with devotions by Barbara Amiss, Regent.

The May President General’s message from Denise Doring VanBuren was shared

by Joyce Joy-Baker. “I ask that you help us grow—and not to simply expand the roster of a lineage society. I

ask because what we do matters—and because I believe that our cause has never been more important to America’s future.

We live in a time when far too few people appreciate the values on which our nation was established—help us to spread an appreciation for our many blessings by welcoming at least one new member to DAR!” The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be Saturday, June 12 at Country Family Restaurant, 410 W. Main St., North Manchester, at 11:30 a.m. Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove

lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution.

Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-563-4661 or Barbara Amiss at 260982-4376.

FARMER’S MARKET NOW OPEN: The North Manchester Farmers Market is now open on Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to moon.

The market will be located at Ogan’s Landing on South Mill Street down the street from the covered bridge. Parking will be in the gravel lot with Handicap parking.

Please try not to socially linger with your neighbors. All vendors will be wear-

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FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Closed Sundays and Mondays. Please wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines. Use back door for all donations. No public restrooms. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street.

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clothing sizes infant 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc. Everything is FREE. There is an area with kid-size chair stocked with books donated by the Manchester Public Library and others.

Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street.

NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call 260982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon.

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LaFontaine news simply keep the ones you have chosen. No checking out, no fines, no pressure. That’s the best part of your Little Free Library.

TROYER LIBRARY BOOK CLUB met May 5 to discuss “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown. This is the story of the University of Washington eightman rowing team, the sons of farmers, lumber jacks, fishermen and dock workers who learned to row a 62-foot scull and became Olympic Champions in Hitler’s 1936 Berlin.

Non-fiction, the book is centered on the experiences of Joe Rantz, abandoned by his family at the

age of 10, who worked to graduate from high school and attend college with so few resources he was always hungry. Like many of his teammates, he worked in a variety of jobs including building the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State. Details of the physical demands of rowing, the construction of the racing sculls, and the intrinsic team mentality necessary to win made this a fascinating read.

In addition to Joe and his teammates, George Pocock, master boat builder, Al Ulbrickson, coach, and Lake Washington in Seattle are important characters. Leni Reifenstahl and other

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...continued from Page 17 Nazi propagandists are also highlighted to illustrate the German efforts to bamboozle the world before and during the Olympics in Berlin.

Consensus of the group was unanimous recommendation to other readers to read this book!!

“American Experience” has produced a documentary about this team and a Hollywood production, interrupted by the pandemic, is back on track for filming and release in the next year. If you are curious about this story you can see the Olympic race by Googling the name of the book.

“People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks will be dis-

cussed at the next book club meeting June 2, 1:00 P.M. at the Troyer Library.

Copies of this book are available for loan at the library right now. Everyone is welcome to borrow a book and attend the discussion. Our Book Club is courtesy of the Indiana Humanities state organization Novel Conversations that provides books at no cost to local libraries for book club discussions.

LAFONTAINE HISTORY CLUB has filled the windows of the Parker and Sons store downtown with artifacts memorializing local participation in the Civil War as well as World Wars I & II. Among the

items on display in the Civil and WW I window are tin types, photographs, a drum, and a list of draft numbers of local boys. There is also biographical and historical information about these wars. The second window displays photographs, “Time Magazines”, ration books, uniforms, and “liberated” Nazi equipment as well as other items.

The windows have been decorated this May to recognize the soldiers who served and in honor of Memorial Day, May 31. Take some time to take a closer look at our local history in world events.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Just

want to share the exciting plans for Expo 10 on Nov. at The Learning Center, old school.

Activities include vendor selling, tree auction, lunch, trolley rides to other venues, nativity displays, activities for children in the afternoon at the library, and entertainment. New this year is the live Nativity pilgrimage to end the day. There will be a way to earn a beautiful souvenir of the day. Mark your calendar now.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Melissa Kuester, Barbara Kain, Dan Guenin, Izaak Wright May 20, Jarrett Smith, Tim Guisewhite, Brad Rody, Michael Snyder May 21, Maya Denney,

Angela Loschiavo May 22, Nancy Panning, Carol Preston Clevenger, Austin Sarll, May 23, Linda Jervis, Donna Lloyd, Mike Loaschiavo, May 25, Nick Jacobson, Carolyn Royce, Jaden Cortez, May 26, Peggy Grayson May 27 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Chris and Penny Finch May 20, Rob and Kim Kumler May 22, Stan and Jennifer Cox May 24 Larry and Carol Stouffer May 25, Roy and Janel Proffitt, May 26, Dan and Lisa Allen May 27 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

Lagro Century Club to meet in Huntington on May 20

The Lagro Century Club will meet Thursday, May 20.

They will carpool to Drummond’s Motorama, Huntington, and then meet at the Huntington Library for the meeting and refreshments. Roll call will be: Your favorite memory about your mother or grandmother. Items for the Lagro Food Pantry will be collected. For more details about the planned event, call President Linda Collins, 765-9812665.

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail.co m.

Save The Date: The Lagro Alumni have announced that they will have their 105th meeting later this year on August 7, 2021. Be watching for updates on this reunion.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School

is at 9:30 a.m. The sermon theme for May 23 is “To Be, Or Not To Be” based on John 12:23-33. Pastor Mark Wisniewski invites you to worship with them.

Save the Date Postcards will be sent soon for Dora Christian Church’s 150th anniversary (1871 – 2021). If you have addresses for past members or attendees please let Janene know by phone 260-906-6449 or email STATE OF INDIANA

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1957cowgirl@gmail.co m. The Homecoming Celebration will be Sunday, September 19.

The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. Dan Snyder will deliver the message May 23, and Bill Burnsworth will speak on May 30. The Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents.

For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639.

MSD of Wabash County and Northfield High School have new websites. MSD’s website

IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT

COUNTY OF WABASH Cause Number: 85C01-2105-EU-000039 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RON L. DYSON, Deceased KENT A. DYSON Personal Representative NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that Kent A. Dyson was, on May 6th, 2021 appointed personal representative of the estate of Ron L. Dyson, deceased, who died on April 19, 2021.

All persons who have claims against this 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 the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 6th day of May 2021.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Wabash County, Indiana Attorney for the Estate: Douglas C. Lehman 8756-85 Douglas C. Lehman Professional Corporation 30 West Canal Street Wabash, IN 46992 (260) 569-0590 5/19, 5/26/21

is www.msdwc.org and Northfield’s is https://northfield.ms dwc.org. Features now include synced school and athletic calendars, enrollment information, news updates, staff profiles, and much more.

Upcoming events for Northfield High School: May 18, 9:00-10:00 a.m. – Junior High Awards program May 19 – Baseball and Softball at Whitko Jr/Sr High School Junior High and High School Band Spring Concert in the Auditorium May 20 – Golf at North

Miami/Southwood JV Baseball at FW Wayne Softball at Adams Central Track & Field (V/JV Coed) at IHSAA Boys Track Sectional May 21 – All books must be returned to the school library by May 21 Little Norse Graduation in the Auditorium Softball at Oak Hill HS Golf (V/JV Boys) at Peru Baseball at Chris Rood Memorial Tournament (morning) May 24-28 – Softball (V) at IHSAA

Sectional May 25 – Golf

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City of Wabash Building Commissioner

City of Wabash Building Commissioner

Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana

Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana

Notice is hereby given on the 30 day of April, 2021, Kayla Fuller filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance.

Notice is hereby given on the 11 day of May, 2021, Robert Reahard filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance.

The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 292 N. Carroll Street, Wabash. Legal description Wilson Sub N 55’ Lot 5 and 55’ lot 6.

The description of the action requested in the petition is a variance requesting to extend fencing north and east of property at a higher height than allowed by zoning since lot is on a corner lot, raising the height from 42 inches to 6 feet.

The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week until the date of the hearing of the petition.

A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 17th day of June, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition.

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James Straws CBI, CFI, CPE Building Commissioner

The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 1309 N. Wabash Street. Legal Description is Parkview S 70’ Lots 1 & 2.

The description of the action requested in the petition is a variance to allow homeowner to add a 8’x10’ porch to the front of existing structure.

The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week until the date of the hearing of the petition.

A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 17th day of June, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition.

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Wabash County LARGE RUMMAGE: Saturday, 5/22, 10am-3pm.

3678 W. Old US 24, inside VFW. Household items, clothes, books, car sets, girl newborn-12mos, adult clothing, toys. Pizza, burger & chips, $4. Hotdog & chips, $1. Drinks $1.

Wabash City 227 WALNUT STREET: Garage sale in back.

Saturday, May 22, 9am2pm. Cherished Teddies, toddler/adult clothes, mowers, smart watch, other misc.

3 FAMILY SALE: 765 Linlawn Drive. Friday, 9am3pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm.

Primitives, boys clothing (3mos.-3T), baby toys, women clothing.

GARAGE SALE: 5/21, 8am-4pm & 5/22, 8am12pm. 1496 Bentley Street (south side of Wabash).

Furniture, quilts, antiques, Longaberger baskets, crafts, tools, women plus size clothing, $1 table and much, much more!

YARD SALE: 861 Manchester Avenue.

Friday & Saturday, 8am4pm. Too many items to list!

North Manchester GARAGE SALE: 205 W. 3rd Street. Friday, May 21, 9am-5pm; Saturday, May 22, 9am-2pm. Multiple families at Pottenger Palace!

980 STITT Street, May 22, 8am-1pm. No early sales please! 31, Pampered Chef, grill, household items, knickknacks, junior girls, women small, XL4XL, girls 5T winter clothes, coffee table, high chair, potty seat, blowup mermaid pool. Canceled if rain.

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Lagro news (V/JV Boys) at Southern Wells The Last Student Day! Northfield was recently renewed by the Indiana Dept. of Education as 20212022 Family Friendly Schools. This honor was given to around only 30 schools across the state. Sharp Creek Elementary

was also included in this list. Schools given this designation have proven to: 1) Welcome all families into the school community; 2) Communicate effectively; 3) Support student success; 4) Speak up for every child; 5) Share power; and 6) Collaborate with the community.

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...continued from Page 20 The Northfield Honor Students of the week are Brooklyn and Mya. Brooklyn and Mya both donated blood to the Red Cross this week in order to help out others.

At this time, MSD of Wabash County is planning to once again host graduation ceremonies for

Northfield and Southwood graduates in their school’s gymnasium without limiting the number of guests they may invite. Northfield’s Graduation Ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 6, beginning at 5:00 pm. Masks should be worn when walking

in and out of the ceremony but may be removed once seated.

Family groups will also be asked to sit together and social distance to the extent possible. All commencement ceremony plans are pending changes to COVID-19 restrictions. We look forward to celebrat-

ing our 2021 graduates together.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Bill Dillon and Michael T. “Mikey” Booth Sr. Lagro Happy Birthdays: May 19 – Tanner Chapman; May 22 – Glynna Harmon; May 25 – Beverly Urschel.

If you want your birthday or anniversary listed, please contact me at my email address listed above, or my cell phone 260-571-2577.

Also, we would like to publicize your community happenings.

Let’s share the news!

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Substitute Court Security Officer Wabash County Government is seeking a substitute security officer for the judicial center. A flexible schedule is required to cover vacations and to serve as needed. Military or law enforcement experience is preferred. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain firearm and other required certifications.

Individual would be responsible for providing security for employees and visitors. Duties include screening individuals and packages entering the building and maintaining security during court proceedings.

A cover letter and resume or application must be received by May 25, 2021. An application may be requested by sending an email to the address below.

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MULTIFAMILY GARAGE Sale: May 20, 21, 22 8am-4pm, 10507 N. Ogden Rd., North Manchester.

Men & women clothes, shoes, coats, etc. Lots of home decor, Riding lawn mowers, and much more.

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FISH FOR STOCKING: Most Varieties Pond Lakes.

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