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City OKs resolution for housing developement By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash City Council passed a resolution on Monday, April 12, expressing interest in creating a housing development at the former site of the GDX plant on Stitt Street. The measure, which could potentially carry a $500,000 price tag, is needed to show the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) that the city is serious about creating the development. The money would be used to create infrastructure at the site, only if IDEM orders the land’s former owner, Aerojet Rocketdyne, to clean up the property to a level safe for housing. Between 30 and 60 housing units, along with a 100-unit, market rate apartment complex could be built at the site. There also is a potential for some commercial buildings but, Mayor Scott Long noted, “that is not set in stone.” IDEM and attorneys from Aerojet, now a division of Lockheed Martin, are currently negotiating the cleanup with city representatives. “The issue that has arisen in all of this is typically, when you can get someone to do a cleanup, they want to come in and do the minimal amount of clean up necessary to have IDEM say, ‘yes, it’s a clean site,” City Attorney Doug Lehman explained to the council. “But what IDEM usually does in that instance is issue environmental instructions that say, ‘It’s a clean site as long
as you don’t dig in it, as long as you don’t put any housing over it, as long as you don’t have anything else that’s A shipping and receiving sign still stands at the site of the former GDX plant on Stitt Street. going to have people Photo by Joseph Slacian there 24 hours a day.’” Results of the 2017 housing study that showed a need However, that means no housing could be created at for more housing here, as well as a timeline of what the site, which is now owned by the City of Wabash. steps the city would take to make a housing project were “All along the city has intended to put housing at included with the letter. GDX,” Lehman said. “We thought it was a big enough “We’ve come up with a timeline to have that property site that we could really do something significant in rezoned from light industrial to residential R-4 for housterms of adding to the housing market, so we want it ing, to get a housing TIF in place, and to get a planned cleaned up well enough that IDEM will allow us to put unit development approved through the plan commission housing there.” to put a mixture of single family and duplex and multiCity representatives negotiating the case with IDEM family housing in that area,” Lehman said. “We need to and Aerojet representatives told local officials that neialso provide our willingness to commit financially to ther party initially believed the city wanted to create the making it a housing development.” housing complex, Lehman noted. The council approved the resolution 7-0, but it wasn’t “So, they wanted some evidence that we really were without more than 20 minutes of debate. serious about a housing project,” he continued. “The Council member Terry Brewer believed the resolution mayor has signed a letter … to IDEM that first off shows was too general and believed it needed to be more specifthem the development plans that Luckett and Farley (a ic in regards to the funding. Louisville-based development firm that has been workThe council amended the matter to specifically note ing with the city on the project) have been working on that the pledged $500,000 would be spent only on infrafor the last year and a half or two years, which was a structure and only if the site was cleaned sufficiently housing site. enough to build housing on the site.
Blue pinwheels stand outside the Department of Child Services building in Wabash. Photo by Mandy Mahan
Protecting our children April is Child Abuse Prevention Month By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Many may notice blue pinwheels this month in front of office building such as the Department of Child Services here is Wabash. They are in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month which is every April. “Currently the Wabash County Department of Child Services has open involvement with 98 children in the county,” according to Julie Hobbs, Local Office Director of Wabash County Department of Child Services. “We also currently have 46 open assessments/investigations on families in Wabash County,” she said. “There are three levels of involvement with the department – an Informal Adjustment, an in-home CHINS (Child in Need of Services) and an out of home CHINS. “If a child can be safely maintained in the home and the parents are receptive to services, we can offer an Informal Adjustment. If the child/children are not safe and need to be removed from the home this would be considered an out of home CHINS. The Department of Child Services wants to keep families together when it can be done safely. In June of 2020 the Department rolled out the Family Preservation Model which is holistic approach to supporting families in crisis where the children are at imminent risk of being removed from their parents care and
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Those ordering 9-11 commemorative shirts can choose from one of these two designs. Photos provided
Commemorative T-shirts to benefit 9-11 Tunnel to Tower Foundation By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
shirts. Doing so will help with expenses and provide more money for the charity. “As a radio station, we’re very passionate A pair of local women have designed a Tabout helping people, especially heroes,” shirt to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Metzger said. “We are delighted to do whatevthe Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and to help a er we can to help.” charity that assists military personnel and The Tunnel to Towers Foundation was creatfirst responders. ed by the family of Stephen Gerard Siller, a The women, Toni New York City fireShirts may be ordered at Metzger and Karin fighter who lost his life Dubois, are offering www.wkuzstore.com. Click on the at the World Trade the shirts online with Center. 911 shirt link. all the proceeds going Siller, according to to the Tunnel to They also may be ordered at 260- the Foundation’s webTowers Foundation. was assigned to 563-4111 or by stopping at the radio site, Metzger is owner of Brooklyn’s Squad 1 and 95.9 KISS-FM – WKUZ station, 1864 S. Wabash St., Wabash. had just finished his Radio and Dubois is on shift. The youngest of the station’s staff. seven siblings, he had completed his shift and “Karin and I were talking in the office one was on his way to play golf with his older brothers. En route, he got word that a plane day and realized that the 20th anniversary of hit the World Trade Center’s North Tower, so Sept. 11 was in 2021,” Metzger told The Paper he returned to Squad 1 to get his gear. of Wabash County. After getting his gear, Siller drove toward After much discussion, we decided to design the Trade Center, but could only get to the a shirt to sell and have all the proceeds go to entrance of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. The the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. tunnel was closed for security reasons, so “We contacted Tunnel to Towers and Siller strapped on his gear – about 60 pounds – explained what we were trying to do and and made his way on foot the rest of the way received their permission to go with it. They to the Twin Towers. loved the designs.” “They reach out and help Gold Star families The shirt has two different designs from and first responders all across the country,” which to choose, and are available in T-shirts Metzger said of the Foundation. or tank tops. The tank-tops range in price from $20 to $25, One design, which features the skyline of depending on style and size. Sizes range from New York City, the Statue of Liberty, the small to 5X in T-shirts and up to 2X in tank American flag, a bald eagle and more, is availtops, with larger sizes costing more. able only on grey shirts. There are two colors Shirts may be ordered at on the design. www.wkuzstore.com. Click on the 911 shirt The other design is full color and available link. in navy blue, light grey, dark grey and black They also may be ordered at 260-563-4111 or on T-shirts or in navy blue and light grey on by stopping at the radio station, 1864 S. tank tops. Wabash St., Wabash. “We actually have two designs because we “We all really don’t know how lucky we are couldn’t agree,” Metzger said. until something bad happens,” Metzger said. Dubois added, “We never agree on any“There’s nothing better than our heroes, thing.” because they’re amazing.” There is a heat press at the radio station, and Dubois is in charge of printing up the
HUNTINGTON — The Pathfinder Foundation is now accepting Fund Requests for 2021 from not-for-profit organizations who have received a 501(c)3 status from the Internal Revenue Service. A major goal of the Pathfinder Foundation is to assist people with disabilities through funding not-for-profit organizations, includ-
ing Pathfinder Services, Inc., in Huntington, Wabash, Marshall, Starke, Allen, and Whitley Counties. The Foundation Board of Directors will consider all requests with emphasis on those requests that support people served by Pathfinder Services, as well as community residents with disabilities. Organizations requesting funds
must fill out the Request for Funding Form and submit it by Thursday, May 20, 2021. Requests will be reviewed at the Foundation Board of Directors meeting the week of May 24, 2021. To receive a request form, visit pathfinderservices.or g/about-us/foundation, or contact Sheryl Cline at scline@pathfinderservices.org, or call 260-356-0500.
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Upcycling can help cut down on recycling, trash By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com
In America, the average person produces around 1,642 pounds of waste a year. While some of the waste produced will eventually biodegrade, and some waste is recycled, much of the waste produced fills oceans and landfills. According to earthday.org, “In 2017, for instance, the Environmental Protection Agency calculated that the total generation of municipal solid waste in the United States just that year was 267.8 million tons. Compared with 2015 levels, it was a 5.7 million increase. Altogether, the amount of waste generated affects the environment in multiple ways: its contribution to the worsening climate crisis, its negative impact on wildlife and the natural environment, and its detriment to our very own public health.” As Earth Day approaches, many American’s celebrate the Earth, what it has given to us and the beauty it provides. It also encourages thinking on ways we can better care for our earth. One of the best ways this can be done is to make efforts to
Upcycle your empty aluminum cans by painting them and using them as storage for utensils, pens, and more. Photo by Mandy Mahan. produce less waste. One way to do so is upcycling. According to M e r r i a m - We b s t e r, upcycling is a verb meaning to recycle (something) in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item; to create an object of greater value from a discarded object of lesser value. Following are some ideas for upcycling items, common-
ly disposed of, into useful items. After using up all of the contents of a laundry detergent pod container, keep it handy in the laundry room and fill it with dryer lint. Dryer lint can be useful in many ways, such as a fire starter; compost; pet bedding for gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs or rats; stuffing for handmade pillows or stuffed animals; a way to soak up motor oil on your driveway or garage floor; or making homemade paper. After using up a can of green beans or
soup, instead of tossing the empty can into the recycling bin, consider repurposing the can as a candle holder, planter, or storage. By drilling holes into the can in a pattern, and placing a tealight candle inside, a once boring aluminum can will add beauty to any part of your home, or give character to the center of your dining room table when friends and family gather for a meal.
Adding paint to the outside of a can, or wrapping lace, twine or ribbon around it can turn them into beautiful vessels for houseplants, herbs, and flowers; or to store supplies such as pens, paint brushes, and more. The mesh bags that many fruits and vegetables come in can be used instead of trashed. Bunch up the bag and use it as a loofah in the shower
to exfoliate your skin, leaving it smooth and clean. The bag can also be wrapped directly around a bar of soap, for a built-in exfoliating washer. These ideas are only some of the many. A simple Google search of “upcycling ideas,” can bring you to a plethora of ideas of how to use your would-be trash in useful ways.
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Woman’s Clubhouse members learn about Turpentine Creek Wabash resident is former board chair for wildlife refuge By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com It was during a trip to Branson, Mo., that Bill and Nancy Plummer first heard of the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. Located in Eureka Springs, Ark., the 460acre ranch provides refuge for abused lions, tigers, leopards, cougars and more. Plummer became involved with the facility and is a retired Chairman of the Board of Directors for the facility. On Tuesday, April 13, he spoke to members of the Woman’s Clubhouse about the facility. Turpentine Creek is a federally accredited sanctuary licenses by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As such, Plummer said, the facility is regulated and must maintain records on such things as drugs administered to the animals, food fed the animals and necropsy (or autopsy) results on animals that have
passed. The facility has 100 animals from across the United States, mostly lions and tigers. It also has about 10 or 15 bears, Plummer said, and it recently received its first hyena. Animals come from a variety of places. Some come from sanctuaries that are forced to close. Last year, he noted, the facility received some of the animals seized when the government forced the Wildlife in Need sanctuary in the Southern Indiana town of Charlestown to close. Others come from collectors or families of collectors who no longer want to deal with the animal. Unfortunately, many believe owning a lion or tiger cub is
fun, but then the animals grow and the owners don’t know how to deal with them. Turpentine officials estimate between 10,000 and 15,000 exotic animals kept in American homes. Plummer noted that estimates place that number at 3,000 tigers in private ownership in Texas alone. The aforementioned hyena came from the family of a man who owned the animal, but died suddenly on New Year’s Eve. The family members contacted the facility and asked if they would take the animal, noting they tried to discourage their late family member from purchasing the animal. Once an animal is taken in by the sanc-
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tuary, Plummer said, it is placed in quarantine and gradually introduced to the other animals. There is no breeding at the facility, and male animals are neutered. In the wild, large cats generally live to be 9 or 10 years old. If injured, the life expectancy is lower. However, in captivity, their lives can be twice as long as in the wild, Plummer noted. One of the oldest at the facility is Loretta, a 22-year-old
white tiger named after country singer Loretta Lynn. Another tiger, Heather, is 20 years old. It takes more than 16,000 pounds of meat each month to feed the animals. Much of the food used to feed the animals are donated to the facility from Walmart and
Tyson Foods, both of which are headquartered in nearby Fayetteville, Ark., Plummer said. Turpentine Creek is funded through gate admissions, private donations and grants. It receives no federal, state or city funding and no reimbursements when animals are rescued.
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Deb Wagner (right) has sold her business to her employees, Michele Hollingshead (left) and Ebbie Turner. Photo by Joseph Slacian
Deb’s Cleaning Service to get new owners, new name By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
Deborah Wagner, owner of Deb’s Cleaning Service, is retiring after 27 years of service to the people of Wabash County. Two of her employees, Michele Hollingshead and Ebbie Turner are taking over the business, beginning in November. The new business will be named M&E Cleaning. Wagner said she has enjoyed her time “helping people that are not able to clean or don’t have time to clean because of work or health issues.” “I would like to thank everyone for letting Deb’s Cleaning Service help the community of Wabash and around Wabash County,” she continued. “I have made a lot of friends. Thank you.” Current customers will continued to be served by the new owners. Hollingshead has been with the company for 17 years, and Turner has been with it for 12 years. “They are very familiar of keeping the tradition of how to clean and disinfect homes and business-
es,” Wagner said. “The customers know them and they know the customers’ needs.” Both Turner and Hollingshead said they are looking forward to taking over the business. “We know the business,” Turner said. “We’ve helped her with it through the good, the bad and the ugly. She’s leaving it to us and we’re going to keep it going for her.” Hollingshead said, “It’s something I like to do, helping people. We want to continue doing that.” Wagner said after leaving the business she plans to move to Kentucky to take care of her mother, who lives near Lexington. “There’s really good days and fun days,” she said of the business. “We’ve had some really fun days. But after 27 years of up and down ladders and on the floor, it really takes a toll to your body.” Turner added, “there’s a lot of satisfaction. We help a lot of people. It’s something they depend on. They count on us. There’s a lot of satisfaction watching someone’s face light up when we come in, and they’re happy when we leave.”
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NORTH MANCHESTER — Officials at the North Manchester Public Library has announced its partnership with Community Pantry NM to host a free Community Pantry on the library grounds. The Community Pantry, a Mutual Aid Space, is where people take responsibility for caring for one another by sharing resources. The pantry, a large cabinet that will host non-perishable food and paper supplies, will be located in the NMPL Market Street entryway. It will be installed in mid-April and will immediately be available for the public. The pantry will help those facing nutritional insecurity by providing easy access to free and nutritious food. Anyone who needs food or supplies will be able to access the pantry 24/7 to take what they need and leave what they don’t. Community members are invited to help the pantry by dropping by to clean or stock it whenever they can. “There are so many people in this community doing great work,” said Emily Poston, who is heading up the project. “The Food Pantry is amazing. This project will just be an additional resource for those who need it. The Community Pantry wants to champion participatory, citizenled initiatives because engaging neighbors and community members results in an
engaged and caring North Manchester.” Many libraries in the country also host Free Little Food Pantries, and NMPL is excited to add their names to the list. For more information, visit the www.ilovelibraries.org website. “The library is a vital center of information and activity in our community,” said Diane Randall, Library Director. “This collaborative partnership is a great fit with the library’s mission and we are excited to be part of this project.” A local art student from Manchester Community Schools will paint a mural onto the outside of the pantry in late May, which will not only add visibility to the pantry, but it will set a tone for the space. “Art is powerful,” said Poston, “And working with a student artist can be a huge boost of community ownership.” Community members wishing to contribute can donate food, non-perishable
items only, paper supplies and hygiene items, either by leaving them in the pantry, bringing them into the library, or arranging a porch pick up by emailing c o m m u n i t y pantrynm@gmail.co m. Canned goods are appreciated, but so are items like disposable diapers, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, and Kleenex. NMPL looks forward to the partnership with the community to keep the pantry well stocked. During the library’s busy summer months, any child who brings in a donation of 5 or more items for the pantry will earn “NMPL Bucks,” which can be turned in for prizes, books, and gifts at a variety of special library events throughout the year. For more information on this project, visit @communitypantrynm on Instagram, or visit the library website at www.nman.lib.in.us
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Galley named new museum director Teresa Galley is the new executive director of the Wabash County Museum, officials with the facility’s Board of Directors announced Monday. She will replace Mitch Figert, who resigned the position earlier this year. Galley is a Wabash County native who graduated from Southwood High School before attending Indiana University, Bloomington, to pursue a degree in Communications Studies & Theatre. She currently resides in Wabash with her husband, Jeff, Wabash High School assistant principal, and her 16-year-old son, Will. The Galleys also have a daughter, Catherine, who lives and works in Indianapolis. Before joining the museum, Galley worked with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne as their Director of Grant
Administration & Implementation. For the previous nine years, she was the Director of Education & Outreach for the Honeywell Foundation, where she converted a school assembly booking program into a comprehensive artsin-education program in schools across Northern Indiana. Her passion is for building and supporting programs that enhance the lives of children and families. Community is also important and, in that capacity, Galley has served on the Paradise Spring Historical Park board, as a past president of the Wabash Rotary Club, on the Community Foundation of Wabash County’s program committee, on the Wabash County Hospital Foundation board, and on the President’s Leadership Council at Manchester
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TERESA GALLEY University. ”There is so much potential for the museum to function as a placemaker for our community and beyond,” Galley said. It can be an educational tool that shows us where we come from and plays a role in the trajectory of our community for the future. It should attract tourism to the county, be the mustdo field trip for teachers across the region, and be part of the reason a family decides to call Wabash County home. “There are so many untapped opportunities and I am excited to work with the amazing team that is already in place to make them a reality.
Bachelor Creek plans Made Known event Bachelor Creek Church of Christ will host a Made Known event at the church on May 2 at 2:30 pm. Made Known is a pregnancy and infant loss memorial service created to acknowledge the babies in our community who were made by God, are known by their parents and who will be made known through remembering and honoring their short, but significant lives. “We recognize this type of loss is something that many people have experienced right here in our community. Our desire is to meet people where they are at, acknowledging their pain and instilling hope for the journey ahead. We don’t want anyone to feel like they are alone in their heartache or to think that their baby’s life wasn’t important,” said Taylor McFarland, Women’s Ministry Director at BCCC. During the event, stories will be shared from individuals in our community who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. There will also be counselors from
Friends Counseling Center sharing advice to parents as they walk through loss. Bachelor Creek will be revealing a brand new “Made Known” memorial garden at the event that will serve as a place of remembrance for those who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. “We hope that this garden will serve as a place where people can come and take solace, cry, be silent and talk to God. We pray those who come to the memorial garden gain peace and healing while remembering their precious loved one,” McFarland said. The Made Known garden will be open to anyone who wants to come and remember a loved one. Families will also be able to purchase an engraved memorial paver in the landscape. They will have the option to write the name of their child, a favorite verse of scripture, or another saying of their choice. The garden will be located on the west side of the church.
If you would like to attend the Made Known event this year, text the word “MADEKNOWN” to 260-215-4334.
The Wabash County community is invited to join Grow Wabash County for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 7, to celebrate the grand opening of Poole’s Performance Market at 1315 Cass Street in Wabash. Poole’s Performance Market, previously known in the past as Cathy’s
Natural Market and INGUARD Health, is putting its own spin on the health food grocery store. In addition to keeping the daily lunch specials made popular by its predecessor, Poole’s has expanded its menu to include protein smoothies, acai bowls and even protein cold brew. The store also has
Abuse ... Cont. from Page 1 steals food or money, lacks needed medical or dental care, immunizations, or glasses, is consistently dirty and has severe body odor, lacks sufficient clothing for the weather or is frequently left at home without adult care and supervision. Sexual abuse can be suspected if a child has difficulty walking or sitting, suddenly refuses to change for gym or to participate in physical activities, reports nightmares or bedwetting, experiences a sudden change in appetite, demonstrates, sophisticated, or unusual sexual knowledge or behavior and/or becomes pregnant or contracts a venereal disease. Everyone is considered a mandated reporter and has a duty to report child abuse and neglect. If child abuse and/or neglect is suspected,
contact the Child Abuse Hotline at 1800-800-5556. In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month Wabash County DCS ask the community to join in on recognizing all of the children who have experienced child abuse and neglect by wearing blue on Fridays for the remainder of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
plans to expand its produce section and implement a deli section featuring meats and cheeses from its sister store, Poole’s Meat Market. “We are excited to continue the same great products from our predecessor along with some new products and services from our sister store,” Owner
Hannah Arrendale said. “We are also very excited to offer Wabash Performance meal prep, designed to help you achieve the healthiest happiest version of yourself. Each meal will be chef prepared, offered in a keto line as well as a macro management line consisting of only the highest quality macro
GOOD WORDS . . . The Na onal Day of Prayer is May 6. It is a day set aside devoted to prayer. Ins tuted in the forming of our na on in 1775 and by Presiden al ac on in 1952 and amended in 1988. It is calling all people to prayer! I love to see people from all walks of life gather to pray! It is a picture of what heaven must be like. The Bible says every na on, tongue, and knee shall bow…. (Romans 14:11) Join the community in prayer on May 6 at 6:30 pm at Wabash City Park Pavilion. Rev. Rick E. Carder (RickeCarder.com)
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Sept. 4, 1920 – April 12, 2021
On Monday, April 12, 2021, Alice Kay Slagal, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at the age of 79. Kay was born on Feb. 12, 1942 in Peru to Gerald and Mary (Fox) Hayes. She attended Somerset school, married Benny G. Crowe and had two children, Jerry Gayle Crowe and Mary Katherine (Crowe) Carroll. She raised her children in and around Wabash, working for 30 years for General Tire, and then as a truck driver with her second husband, Donald Slagal, once her children were grown. Kay had a passion for interior design and decorating. Friends and family marveled at her ever-changing decor and talent for finding just the right pieces to complete her vision. She loved to go “junking” to discover new treasures. Kay was also known for her hospitality and wonderful cooking, including her famous egg noodles. As an avid reader, she could devour a book a day and always kept up on current events. Everyone who knew Kay loved her. She was a champion of the underdog, and had a knack for knowing just what you needed - whether it was offering sage advice, fixing a cup of coffee or a hot plate, or quietly attending to what needed to be done - she was always there for those in need. She will be remembered by friends, family and neighbors for her quick wit, ready laugh, and kind and compassionate spirit. As one neighbor put it, “They don’t make them like her anymore.” Kay was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her husband Don. She is survived by her children, Jerry and Kathie; her sister, Carla (Hayes) Gaines; brothers, Danny Hayes, Buddy Hayes and Jerry Hayes; granddaughters Gina (Crowe) Cooper and Andrea Carroll-Gerstlé, and several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her name to The Cancer Research Institute (cancerresearch.org) or Feeding America (feedingamerica.org). The memorial guest book for Kay may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com
Evan Exmeyer, 22 Loved Jesus April 18, 1998 – April 16, 2021 Evan A. Exmeyer, 22, of Miami County, went to be home with Jesus at 11:18 p.m., Friday, April 16, 2021 at his residence. He was born on April 18, 1998 the son of Scott and Kathy Musselman Exmeyer and they survive. Evan was a 2017 graduate of North Miami High School and a member of the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, North Miami FFA, and the National Honor Society and was an avid sports fan. He delighted greatly in operating his modified Gator and loved helping his dad on the farm, particularly working with the hogs. Above all Evan loved Jesus. In addition to his parents, Scott and Kathy, Evan is survived by his paternal grandparents Janice and Steve Exmeyer of Peru, maternal grandparents Vicki and Mike Musselman of Roann and maternal great grandmother Marlene Pier of Peru; aunts and uncles Jeff and Amanda Exmeyer of Peru, Daniel and Kristen Exmeyer of Peru, David and Jill Musselman of Rochester and Mike and Missy Mowery of Macy; cousins Ally (Kyle), Kinsey (Daulton), Kennedy, Jace, Mya, Caleb, Rily, Josh, Ashton, Emily, Max, Miles, Piper and Sam. A service celebrating the life of Evan A. Exmeyer will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, Wabash with Elders Ted Little and Todd Schindler officiating. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery. Calling was at the church on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to the EikenberryEddy Funeral home, Peru. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to the North Miami FFA.
Doris H. Miller, 100, North Manchester, passed away April 12, 2021 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. Doris was born in “Tornado Alley,” Cushing, Okla., Sept. 4, 1920 to the late Henry H. and Minnie Bell (Fillmore) Holderread. Born into a large family of 6 sisters and 4 brothers, there was always someone to play with. At an early age, Doris showed a deep passion for music. She was in the Glee Club at Cushing High School where she graduated in 1938 and then went on to Manchester College, where she was in A Capella Choir. She also went to Bethany Training School 1939-40, Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. 1940-41, and Ohio State University 1943-44. Doris met her husband David Miller when she attended Bethany Training School and he worked in Chicago for the summer. David went into Civilian Public Service and worked in Lagro. David and Doris were married at First Church of the Brethren in Chicago on Dec. 27, 1942. David was transferred to work in a mental hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Both Doris and David worked there until 1947 when they moved back to Chicago, near Bethany Seminary. During those years, Doris worked as a clerk in an insurance office and then owned her own business as an insurance broker. David was a social worker. Doris loved to travel to see relatives. She and David often traveled to Oklahoma or Alabama, his home. Most of all, Doris loved attending the Holderread family reunion every two years in different states. Shortly after David died in Sept. 2002, Doris moved to Timbercrest. At Timbercrest, Doris was a volunteer for the Chapel committee, visitation team for Health Care, mending for Health Care, and the Timbercrest choir. For many years Doris organized speakers, pianist, and other people for the residents to listen and enjoy. She was a member of the Timbercrest Auxiliary and the Manchester Church of the Brethren. Doris had a strong commitment to peacemaking and was a cheerful donor to many social causes. When she had down time, Doris enjoyed sewing, quilting, and crocheting. She enjoyed spending time with her covenant spouse, Olden Mitchell until his death in September 2013. The loving memory of Doris H. Miller will be forever cherished by her sons, Paul (Kathy) FryMiller, North Manchester, and Donald (Laura) Miller, Scottsdale, Ariz.; daughter, Carol Jean (Craig) Bailey, Springfield, Ill.; seven grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many others who called her “grandma” and “great grandma.” Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Minnie Holderread; husband, David H. Miller; brothers, Andrew, Leslie, Arthur, and Wilbur Holderread; sisters, Naomi Moyer, Pearlie Boyce, Ruth Stump, Viola Stern, Barbara Smith, and Leona Word; and her covenant spouse, Olden Mitchell. A celebration of Doris H. Miller’s life will be held at a later date. Pastor Kurt Borgmann will officiate. For those who wish to honor the memory of Doris H. Miller, memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity International, 322 West Lamar Street, Americus, Georgia 31709. The family of Doris H. Miller has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com
Joanne Jean Ranck, 90 Enjoyed gardening May 4, 1930 – April 12, 2021 Joanne Jean Ranck, 90, of rural Wabash, died 1:48 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2021, at her home in Wabash. She was born on May 4, 1930, in Wabash County, to Edwin H. and Electa (Curless) White. Joanne was a 1948 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Roger Ranck at the Lincolnville United Methodist Church on June 3, 1949, and they lived on a farm south of Lincolnville for 64 years. He died June 24, 2012. Joanne was a member of the Lincolnville United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School, was youth director, chairman of the Kitchen Committee, and served on the church board. She worked at A.F. Billings Wreath factory, Kroger Egg Exchange, Ungers Cafe, and Clark’s Finer Foods. She was also an inactive member of the D.A.R. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, fishing, and especially her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, Ralph (Cheryle) Ranck of Urbana, and Timothy (Ruth) Ranck of Wabash; daughter-in-law, Mary Jane Ranck of Nashville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, Matthew (Krista) Ranck and Nicholas (Andrea) Ranck, both of Oklahoma City, Okla., Seth (Andrea) Ranck of Nashville, Tenn., Andrew (Nikki) Ranck of Scottsdale, Ariz., Sarah (Brian) Collyear of South Carolina, Brian (Sarah) Ranck and Megan (Dan) Wright, both of Wabash; and 17 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Phillip Ranck, and David Ranck; two brothers, Edwin White Jr. and Robert White; and three sisters, Mary Bosch, Lola Gibson, and Helen Roser. Funeral services and visitation were Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial is in LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Preferred memorial is Lincolnville United Methodist Church. The memorial guest book for Joanne may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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Rita Sue Gable, 74
Gifted woodworker
Avid traveler
Nov. 21, 1948 – April 16, 2021
Jan. 19, 1947 – April 14, 2021
Billy Wayne “Uncle Bill” Howard, 72, Liberty Mills, passed away April 16, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born in Wabash on Nov. 21, 1948 to Hatcher and Esther Myrtle “Shorty” (McKinley) Howard. Later, his parents divorced and each remarried. Hatcher married Mary E. (Bowers), and Esther married Virgil Everett Long. In 1970 at the age of twenty-one, Billy married Verdie Bragg on Jan. 24. The two were married for fifty-one years and had four sons: Billy, Shane, Kenny, and Travis. On May 25, 2008, Billy and Verdie faced their hardest day when their son, Travis Jerrid Howard passed away. Billy worked hard to provide for his family. He started working at Peabody Seating Company and then worked for Warner Manufacturing for twenty-five years before medical problems forced him to retire in 1985. After retiring, Billy enjoyed woodworking in his shop. He became very skilled at the craft and made anything from corner cupboards, television stands and baby cribs to clocks and kids’ toys. Billy had a deep passion for music. For over twenty-five years Billy played in a few different bands but spent the most time with The Deceivers, where he was the lead singer. He also played guitar. If Billy wasn’t playing music somewhere, he enjoyed being home with his family and being in his shop. He also relished in his time watching old Westerns. The greatest quality Billy possessed was his ability to help anyone in need. It didn’t matter if he knew someone or not, he just wanted to be a helpful hand for people. Billy embraced the saying “a happy wife is a happy life.” He was always a loving husband who ensured his wife had everything she needed. He could often be heard saying, “Yes dear,” and had incredible patience with everyone. Though Billy didn’t attend church on a regular basis, he was a strong believer in Christ. The loving memory of Billy “Uncle Bill” Howard will be forever cherished by his wife of fifty-one years, Verdie Howard, Liberty Mills; sons, Billy (Tammy) Howard, North Manchester, Shane (Shelly) Howard, North Manchester, and Kenny Howard, Liberty Mills; brother, Ralph (Dorothy) Howard, North Manchester; step-sisters, Mary Louise Billingsley, Judith I. Stellar, and Gladys L. Smith; thirteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and many people who called him “Uncle Bill.” Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Hatcher (Mary E.) Howard and Esther (Virgil) Long; and son, Travis Jerrid Howard. Family and friends may call Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral services for Billy will begin Friday, April 23, 2021 at 11 a.m. with calling beginning at 10 a.m. at McKee Mortuary. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. A carry-in dinner will be held at The Firehouse, 108 West Main Street, North Manchester, following the service. Food can be dropped off at The Firehouse on Friday after 9:30 a.m. For those who wish to honor the memory of Billy “Uncle Bill” Howard, a love offering may be made to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana 46962, to assist with final expenses. The family of Billy Howard has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.
Lorna June Whitmyre Thomas Loved to write Feb. 6, 2021 Lorna June Whitmyre Thomas passed peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 6, 2021 in Booneville, N.Y. at the Sunset Nursing and Rehab Center. Lorna June loved to write and had just finished a book before becoming too ill to see it published, she loved roses and her little dog, Killer. She also enjoyed working on her family history. She is survived by her loving husband, Oscar P. of Boonville; daughters Kathy Jo Depoy of Wabash, Debra Parrett Berry of Elizabeth City, N.C.; three grandchildren; one great grandchild. She was also a stepmother to many children and grandchildren.
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Rita Sue Gable, 74, North Manchester, passed away peacefully, from complications following a stroke, on April 14, 2021 at Parkview Home Health and Hospice, Fort Wayne. Rita was born in Wabash County Hospital on Jan. 19, 1947 to Donald and Dorothy (Gurley) Gable. Rita grew up on the family farm just north of North Manchester and in 1965 graduated from Manchester High School. She was active in Speech Club, Drama Club, Band and took as many art classes as possible. She attended Manchester College for one year before transferring to Indiana State University, in Terre Haute, to study Interior Design. Upon graduation from ISU, Rita and her husband, Tom moved to Minneapolis, Minn. where their son, Jean Richard LeClerc, was born. A year later they moved back to Tom’s home state of Colorado. She was a staunch advocate seeing that her son received the education promised by the state of Colorado and always cheering him on at Special Olympics meets. Unexpectedly, Jean died at the age of 25, on Mother’s Day, May 14, 1995. Employed by the University of Colorado, in Boulder, Rita worked as an editor, providing computer layout and design for student recruitment publications. Living most of her adult life in Colorado, Rita never tired of the majestic beauty and ever-changing scenery of “her Rocky Mountains” as well as enjoying many weekends attending stock shows, witnessing incredible abilities of real cowboys. Instilled with a love for travel early on in life, Rita looked forward to the time when she could resume this passion. Upon retirement from CU Boulder, she travelled in her motorhome, accompanied by her rescue dog, Dalai. Participating in a reciprocating program, she volunteered in both national and state parks, in exchange for free campsite space. Of the many historical sites she encountered, her favorite experience was at Fort Sumter National Park in Charleston, S.C., where she transcribed original correspondence from the early 1800’s regarding the planning and building of the Fort. Rita moved back to Indiana to be close to family in 2010, eventually living on her brother’s farm until moving to Timbercrest with her dog, Canelo, in 2018. The loving memory of Rita Sue Gable will be forever cherished by her brother, Norman (Laura) Gable of N. Manchester; sister-in-law, Judy Gable of Elkhart; former mother-in-law, Nellie LeClerc and sister-in-law, Judy Gump of Colorado. Also surviving are nieces, Kris (Kurt) Weimer of Elkhart; Jenn (Greg) Couch of Fishers; Mandy Gable of North Manchester and Sara Gable of Carmel; also, nephew, Matt (Robyn) Gable of Elkhart and great-nieces and nephews – Elizabeth, Ben, Zoey, Isaac & Brooke. Rita was preceded in death by her beloved son, Jean LeClerc; her parents, Donald and Dorothy Gable; brother, Dennis Gable and niece, Michelle Gable. Rita was a Gift of Life donor. The celebration of her life will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials are designated for Fellowship of Churches, Attn. Thursday’s Child 410 North Market Street, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 or Special Olympics of Wabash County, 1166 Indian Hills Drive, Wabash, Indiana 46992. The family of Rita Sue Gable has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.
Eric King, 52 Enjoyed playing poker April 1, 1969 – April 11, 2021
Eric King, 52 of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 11, 2021, following a battle with cancer. He was born April 1, 1969 in Huntington to Billie and Janet (Purdy) King. Eric graduated from Huntington North High School in 1987, and made his career as an Operations Manager of Data Processing with CSI in Valparaiso for over 30 years. He enjoyed playing poker, golfing, repairing his 1968 Camaro, and cheering for the Cubs and Bears. Eric was very close to his family, and valued spending time with them. He was a plethora of knowledge, who could easily answer trivia and movie questions. Eric was a beloved brother, “Uncle E.T.”, and great uncle who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his sister, Angela (Mike) Florey of North Manchester; nieces: Evan (Morrey) Sellers of Markle, Shiloh Florey of Ft. Wayne, Micah Florey of Valparaiso; great nephew and niece, Oliver and Charlotte Sellers; and his beloved cat, Purdy Bob. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 12 – 4 p.m. at Eric’s home. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the VNA Hospice of NWI. Moeller Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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Police and fire reports Wabash Police Department Citations April 12 Andrew A. Watkins, 29, Wabash cited for animal at large. April 14 Andrew C. Gates, 24, Wabash cited for speed. Elizabeth R. Cox, 21, Winona Lake cited for speed. April 15 John J. Sonnenberg, 32, Marion cited for driving while suspended. April 16 Tatiana Solilova, 59, Carmel cited for speed. Emily S. Dial, 24, Lafayette cited for speed. April 17 Cecil E. Burkett, 20, North Manchester cited for no financial responsibility. Bookings April 13
Jordan T. Wadsworth, 25, Wabash charged with probation violation. April 15 James D. Hughes, 47, Warsaw charged with probation violation. Kelly E. Garten, 49, Peru charged with theft. April 17 Tifanie N. Lewis, 24, Marion charged with possession of marijuana. Accidents April 12 At 12:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Lester R. Easterday, 83, Andrews collided with a vehicle driven by Gregory L. Reese, 42, Warsaw on Manchester Avenue near Gillen Avenue. April 13 At 4:57 p.m., a vehicle driven by Alexandria M. Roberts, 25, Wabash
collided with a vehicle driven by Jacqueline L. Lipke, 31, Kokomo on Mill Street near Freeman Street. April 14 At 8:04 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kathryn M. Pionke, 25, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Nicolas Exiga Aguilar, 38, Plymouth on State Road 15 South near Market Street. At 1:38 p.m., a vehicle driven by Michael P. Minns, 60, Peru collided with a vehicle driven by Jerry W. Cox, 57, Wabash on U.S. 24 East near State Road 15 North. April 15 At 11:08 a.m., a vehicle driven by Michael L. Else, 52, Fort Wayne collided with a parked car on West Hill Street near South Cass Street. April 17
Judith “Judy” Lovelette, 81
At 4:21 p.m., a vehicle driven by Brittany L. Burnworth, 21, Lagro collided with a vehicle driven by Michael A. Tule, 37, Wabash on State Road 15 near State Road 13. Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents April 8 At 3:55 a.m., a vehicle driven by Dalton S. Bowland, 21, Laketon ran off the road on State Road 13 near Norwood Drive. April 10 At 3:39 p.m., a vehicle driven by Charles R. Rodecap, Van Buren, collided with a vehicle driven by Norman R. Scank, 45, Barnegat, N.J., on U.S. 24 West near Wabash Avenue. April 12 At 6:50 a.m., a vehicle driven by Annette S. Doster, 58, North
Manchester collided with a deer on County Road 200 East near County Road 1450 North. At 1:43 p.m., a vehicle driven by Atilla Ozen, 58, Cytress, Texas collided with a vehicle driven by Blake A. Coburn, 22, LaFontaine on Meridian Road near County Road 1300 North. April 14 At 8:53 p.m., a vehicle driven by Shannon L. Overlander, 34, Lagro collided with a deer on State Road 124 near Old State Road 15. April 15 At 8:56 a.m., a vehicle driven by Luann M. Sparks, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Richard E. Greene, Wolcottville on America Road near County Road 400
South. North Manchester Citations April 9 Gumaro Rangel, 39, Logansport, cited for driving while suspended. April 10 Olazarus S. Miller, 20, Elkhart, cited for failure to signal. April 14 Jeffry S. Fanning, 41, North Manchester, cited for failure to register vehicle. Arrests April 9 Scott A. Whitaker, 36, North Manchester, arrested for illegal possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance. April 10 Caleb E. Dingess, 22, North Manchester, arrested for domestic battery, illegal possession of a firearm and
Sandra “Sandi” Kastner, 79
Former White’s employee
Enjoyed golfing
June 9, 1939 – April 18, 2021
Nov. 19, 1941 – April 19, 2021
Judith Jean “Judy” Lovellette, 81, of North Manchester, died 1:35 p.m., Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born on June 9, 1939, in Chicago, Ill., to Robb T. and Jean (Garner) Wray. Judy was a graduate of Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, N.Y., and attended the University of Maine. She married Donald P. Woods in 1958, he preceded her in death. She later married NBA basketball Hall of Famer, Clyde E. Lovellette, on Aug. 27, 1970, in Chatham, Mass. Judy worked at WTHI Radio and TV in Terre Haute, until 1972. She and Clyde moved to Wabash in 1979, where they worked at White’s Residential and Family Services until retirement in 1994. Judy attended Wabash Friends Church where she found great comfort in her faith and that faith changed her life. She moved several times over the course of her life, from Illinois to New York, Maine, New Jersey, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and then to Wabash. She is survived by four children, Robb (Charlie) Lovellette of LaFontaine, Linda (Robert) McLeaish of Indianapolis, Cindy Heckelsberg of Millbrook, Ill., and Cherie Doyle of Indianapolis; brother, Robb G. (Susan) Wray of New Hampshire; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son, Barry Lovellette. Per Judy’s wishes, there will be no service. Inurnment will be at a later date in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorials are to Hope 85 or Animal Shelter of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for Judy may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
disorderly conduct. April 16 Zachary H. Fisher, 34, North Manchester, arrested on a warranty for violation of bond on four counts of child molesting. Accidents April 13 At 1:28 p.m., a vehicle driven by Patrick A. Day, 23, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven by Esteban D. Hernandez, 43, Fort Wayne in the 600 block of East 9th Street. Fire April 10 1:06 p.m. 500 block of East 9th Street for medical assist. April 12 4:07 p.m., 600 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.
Sandra Jean “Sandi” Kastner, 79, of Wabash, died 4:54 a.m., Monday, April 19, 2021, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Nov. 19, 1941, in Wabash, to Harold and Ruby (Harney) Roser. Sandi was a 1960 graduate of Noble High School. She first married D. Richard Dragstrem on May 12, 1962; he died May 2, 1970. She then married Robert J. “Bob” Kastner in Wabash, on Oct. 9, 1972. Sandi was a hairdresser, and owned Coiffures by Sandi. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. She enjoyed golfing, sewing, crafts, and bowling. She is survived by her husband, Bob Kastner of Wabash; two children, DeAnne (Mike) Clifton of Indianapolis, and Rich Dragstrem of Lebanon; two step-children, James Robert “Rob” (Peggy) Kastner of Roann, and Terri (Todd) Adams of Wabash; six grandchildren, Michael Kastner of Colorado, Heather Kastner, Kelsie Thomas, Lyndsie Thomas, and Natalie Adams, all of Wabash, and Benjamin Dragstrem of Lebanon; two great-grandchildren, Lacie Thomas of Wabash and Atlee Franklin of Logansport; four step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; and her sister Sharon Lewis of The Villages, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her granddaughter, Mallori Kastner. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash, with Father Levi Nkwocha officiating. Burial is in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Mallori L. Kastner Memorial Scholarship The memorial guest book for Sandi may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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Singer-songwriter to perform at Founder’s Day, First Friday
Manchester Alive highlights 12 local artists on posters The Historic Preservation & Design Committee of Manchester Alive invites you to take a stroll along the downtown North Manchester streets for a new art show. The committee’s newest downtown window art display is highlighting 12 of our local artists. The posters are created by Ashleigh Thomas of The Graphic Brand. Each poster features a few samples of their artwork, as well as a short artist’s biography. The featured artists are Steve Batzka, Jerry Bolinger, Hannah Burnworth, Penny French-Deal, Jeff Diesburg, Beate Gilliar, Britta Eberly Glass, Lana Miller Knowles, Jena Oke, Susan Ring, Thelma Rohrer, Elizabeth Wamsley, The committee appreciates the storefront owners and renters who welcomed Manchester Alive’s project. They include, William Hankee, Nicholas Hippensteel, Robert and Eileen Sklar, Farm Bureau
These are samples of some of the posters on display in North Manchester. Photos provided
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Eclectic singersongwriter Abbie Thomas will make three appearances in Wabash over the next four months. Ironically, two will be solo performances at The Eclectic Shoppe at 42 West Canal Street during First Friday celebrations, June 4 and Aug. 6. The third will be with her full band on Sept. 18 during the Founders Day Festival at Paradise Spring Historical Park. Thomas was born in Bakersfield, Calif., but has adopted Goshen, located 75 minutes directly north of Wabash, as her home. Thomas has ties to “The First Electrically Lighted City,” though, in that her mother was a member of a trio that toured with Wabash’s own Crystal Gayle. The music played and sung by the alto is influenced by the “eclectic mix of The Beatles and Karen Carpenter to Lauren Hill and John Mayer,” according to her website. Her music has an R&B/Jazz flair. Thomas will release her first album, entitled “Who I Am,” on June 11 and will debut the new album the next day at a concert in Goshen. Her performances at The Eclectic Shoppe will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Founders Day Festival concert will be from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Founders Day activ-
Abbie Thomas will perform at First Friday in June and August, and at Founder’s Day in September. Photo provided ities will kick off with a parade through downtown Wabash, along Canal and Market streets, at 10 a.m. More than 100 entries took part in the 2019 parade. After the inaugural Founders Day Festival in 2018, the 2020 event had to be canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the Founders Day Festival committee, chaired by Maria Smyth, is anticipating a “bigger and better” event on Sept. 18, Smyth said. The day’s festivities will move to the Paradise Spring Historical Park at the east end of town after the
parade. Food vendors, living history events, activities for children, re-enactors and performances by
members of the legendary Peru Circus are planned throughout the afternoon as the committee “intends to emphasize the family aspect of the Festival,” Smyth added. For more information, Smyth urges residents to visit the Festival’s new website, which was launched Monday. Created by Black Sheep Events & Design, a Wabash small business specializing in events planning, web and print design and photography, the website can be found at www.wabashfoundersday.com The site includes a schedule of events, a list of committee members, pictures from the 2018 and 2019 festivals, a list of sponsors and a form for anyone wishing to help sponsor this year’s events.
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Essays earn local students Early Award Scholarships Wabash County students in grades 4-8 participated in the Early Award Scholarship Essay assignment during second semester of the 2020-2021 year. Students wrote an essay on a topic related to career or college. 4th-7th graders responded to a variety of prompts, while 8th graders responded to prompts from the Common College Application. All students who are enrolled in Early Award Scholarships earned up to $20 for completing the assignment, and the winners received an additional $25 scholarship to be deposited into their Early Award Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation. Winning essays were selected by teachers at each school. The Community Foundation of Wabash County congratulates the following winners from each county school: Manchester Community Schools 4th grade: Brooklyn Grimes, Katherine Lehman 5th grade: Monce Davila, Ella Peden, Alexis Jarrett, Audra Tobias 6th grade: Jenna Strasser, Hanna Weaver, Bronwyn Harris, Maggie Akins, Tallulah Gawthrop 7th grade: Emma Garber, Levi Stephan, Eli Metzger, Myla Crozier, Gavin Harting, Caedmon Roth 8th grade: Wyatt Byers, London Spangle, Kaelyn Kamp, Juliana Diaz, Izzabella Reed Northfield 4th grade: Miranda Meyer, Chase Ross, Patrick Nesler 5th grade: Teagan Baer, Montgomrie Dawes 6th grade: Nichole Fisher, Avery Hayes, Kiana Bretzman, Emily Bever 7th grade: Ty Leming, Sophia Holley 8th grade: Elliott Baker, William Gray, Camryn Kuhn, Ryland Miller, Abigail Schnepp, Jaima Vigar Southwood 4th grade: Taylor Vanderpool, Joel Hartline, Grady Dillon 5th grade: Taylor Kaley Denney 6th grade: James Unger, Presley Kroft, Addison Lovatto 7th grade: Naomi Davis, Coan Holloway, Natalie Sutphin 8th grade: Zoey Gaylourd, Hannah Garrison Wabash City Schools 4th grade: Toriah Leonard, Lillian Esslinger, Maddox Mindach, Henry Beauchamp, Mya Golliher 5th grade: Zoe Vail, Evelyn Grimm, Noah Glenn 6th grade: Braelyn Eis 7th grade: Haylee Friend 8th grade: Ashtrid Burns, Jonas Church, Malachy Ford, Braxten Lakin, Kenley McWhirt, Cole VanCamp, Kamryn Wilcox St. Bernard Catholic School 4th grade: Elin Betten 5th grade: Stratten Whiteman 6th grade: Holden Poston Chase Ross of Sharp Creek Elementary School wrote persuasively about life lessons learned in non-academic settings. It was in karate
Manchester Community Schools essay winners in grades four through six. Photos provided
Manchester Community Schools essay winners in grades seven and eight.
Essay winners in grades four through six from MSD of Wabash County’s Northfield school district.
Essay winners in grades seven and eight from MSD of Wabash County’s Northfield school district.
Essay winners in grades four through six from MSD of Wabash County’s Southwood school district.
Essay winners in grades seven and eight from MSD of Wabash County’s Southwood school district.
Essay winners from St. Bernard Cartholic School
Essay winners in grades five through eight at Wabash City Schools..
classes with Sensei Castro that Chase has learned respect, selfcontrol, and how to enjoy a challenge. Showing that he has an eye on leadership skills, Chase observed that good teachers guide and correct their students, “but not too harshly. Sensei Castro holds us to a high level of discipline but in a kind, respectful way,” leading students to be more disciplined in life outside karate. Elin Betten (St Bernard Catholic School) wrote about her journey to become a teacher. Besides completing her own work at school, she also takes time to observe the way her teachers instruct and mentor students. She anticipates obstacles that might complicate her journey, such as not being able to pay for college and the temptation to use illegal drugs. The path forward is to “get help when I struggle,
apply for scholarships, and participate in my community.” Hannah Garrison, a Southwood 8th grader, wrote about facing adversity with her health. Because of a rare condition, she had surgery as a premature baby and has felt the effects ever since: scarring, being an only child, and health consequences. Although she has had her ups and downs, she credits her difficulties with helping her develop independence. She testifies to the uses of adversity: “Without it, things would be too easy, and no one would overcome their obstacles to become successful humans.” Manchester 8th grader Izzabella Reed is a problem solving engineer for the school robotics team. She discovered the power of simply training oneself to ask lots of “why” questions and to carefully observe cause and effect. Her
curiosity and love of detective work has led her to an interest in a career in criminology. Instead of letting others’ criticisms bring him down, Wabash Middle School 8th grade student Malachy Ford uses such comments “as motivation to prove people wrong. They are human, as am I, and as humans, we make mistakes and have poor judgment.” After working to be the “smart kid,” the “class clown” and other roles, he soon realized he didn’t need to show fake personas. “I needed to show them me – what I think and how I really am.” This authenticity helps Malachy set a good example and assume the best about others. What parents are saying Amy Kissel appreciates how the program presents opportunities for important conversations at home. “I do
think that the program has helped us talk to them about college and careers more Parent Kim Reinoehl has noticed the motivational power of Early Award Scholarships. “Because of the Early Award Scholarship Program, our children have college and college savings on their mind earlier and more often. They want to meet deadlines and requirements so they don’t miss out! We appreciate the boost to our college savings, and we know our children feel empowered to plan early for this important part of their future.” Sign up today The Community Foundation congratulates these student winners and all students who participated in the essay activity. Early Award Scholarships are financial Continued on Page 16.
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Liberty Bells to meet on May 4 at Fried Egg The Liberty Bells will meet at the Fried Egg in Wabash on Tuesday, May 4, at 11:30 a.m. Anyone who has ever been a member is welcome to come. LAFONTAINE LIONS will be having a drive through Hand Breaded Tenderloin Fry on Sat. May 15 from 4 -7 p.m. or until out at the LaFontaine Community Building. TROYERMEMORIAL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB met April 7 to discuss The Color of Water. The group of nine agreed to give the book a 4.5 or 5.0 on a 5-point rating scale. The Color of Water is a memoir written by James McBride about his Jewish, white, eccentric, mother of 12 black children. McBride explores his mother’s past as well as his own upbringing and heritage. A full range of emotions is stirred when reading this book. Next book club will be Wednesday May 5 in Troyer Memorial Library at 1:00. The book, The Boys in the Boat, can be picked up during library hours. We were supplied with one audio copy if you are interested. Discussio n leader will be Patricia Walters. Come have fun. The library will remain open during renovations. Plans for a children’s reading program are being developed. Watch for details. VETERANS MET for coffee and snack on Friday April 8 with 12 veterans in attendance. Thank you to veteran Tom Willcox for his dona-
tion of snack. They plan on meeting on Friday June 14 at 9 a.m. in the Lion Rome at the LaFontaine Community Building. Remember to not forget to order your brick to place at the Veterans Memorial at the LaFontaine Community Building before they stop selling the bricks. This is a wonderful way to remember the men and women who have served or serving our Great United States. All you need to do is call Jerry Wilson at 765-981-4928 and he will ask for information and where to send a check or money order. LAFONTAINE LIONS met for their meeting on April 8 with Lion Kim Polk as hostess. Lion President Tom Polk opened the meeting followed by Lion Jerry Wilson leading the Pledge of Allegiance, then Lion Tom gave the prayer. Secretary and Treasure reports were given and approved. The club will be at Brandt’s Harley-Davidson in Wabash on Saturday April 24 with their Kettle Corn. So be sure and come out and get some Kettle Corn. They are hav-
ing a work day on Saturday April 17; they are replacing the water heater, cleaning the fans and several things that need to be done. The floor is going to be stripped and waxed at a later date by a company from Marion. With no further business meeting was adjoined. NICE STORY: Every once in a while, a ewe will give birth to a lamb and reject it. If the lamb is returned to the ewe, the mother may even kick the poor animal away. Once a ewe rejects one of her lambs, she will never change her mind. These little lambs will hang their heads so low that it looks like something is wrong with its neck. Their spirit is broken. These lambs are called “bummer lambs.” Unless the shepherd intervenes, that lamb will die, rejected and alone. So, do you know what the shepherd does? He takes that rejected little one into his home, hand-feeds it and keeps it warm by the fire. He will wrap it up with blankets and hold it to his chest so the bummer can hear his heartbeat. Once the lamb is strong enough, the shepherd will place it back in the field with the rest of the flock. But that sheep never forgets how the shepherd cared for him when his mother rejected him. When the shepherd calls for the flock, guess who runs to him first? That is right, the bummer sheep. He knows his voice intimately. It is not that the bummer lamb is loved more, it just
Parker Building windows are decorated: Please come to the little Town of LaFontaine and check out these two windows, Veterans Memorial, visit the Grant Creek Mercantile, Family Dollar and the Circle K. Also, if in need of a vehicle motor work there is Snyder’s station. LaFontaine Lions want to Thank Lion Donna Pattee-Ballard for putting the display together. In these two windows there is some history here of the LaFontaine Lions. You might recognize some of the people in the pictures amazing. This isn’t youth encouraged. Snyder’s station. knows intimately the going to be easy at April 25 and May 2, 16 LaFontaine Lions one who loves it. So all. But she knows & 23 want to Thank Lion many of us are bumthe people and PRAYS AND CONDonna Pattee-Ballard mer lambs, rejected prayers in her life DOLENCE to family and broken. But He is for putting the disand friends of play together. In these will totally make all the good Shepherd. the difference. This is Joannie Ranck. two windows there is He cares for our from her and when HAPPY BELATED some history here of every need and holds the LaFontaine Lions. you read this column, BIRTHDAY Ollie us close to His heart I pray that the surOlson April 15, 2021 You might recognize so we can hear His gery was a success HAPPY BIRTHsome of the people in heart beat. We may with God’s Will being DAY Dustin Hurst, the pictures. be broken but we are done. Rachel Hurst, LIZZY MAKIN’S deeply loved by the TEN SIGNS McKayla Bunnell, Shepherd. From one surgery is a YOU’RE DOING Gaya Snyder, Alyson hemipelvectomy, bummer sheep to WELL IN LIFE… 1. Olson, April 22, Carol another… I love you! which is basically a You have a roof above Drook, Ryanne Miller, pelvic amputation. CHECK OUT you. 2. You ate today. April 24 Pastor Susan None of her surgerWINDOWS AT THE 3. You have a loving Shmbaugh, Bev PARKER BUILDies have been easy, heart. 4. You wish Kelley April 26, rylee but this one will take ING in downtown good upon others. 5. Fennell, Chris Finch, the cake. They will LaFontaine: While You have clean water. rick Nieman, Karen amputate her right there checking out 6. Someone cares for Stouffer April 27, the two windows, also pelvis and her right you. 7. You forgive Kellie ridgeway, Troy check out the leg. What follows is others. 8. You have Sellers April 28, Veterans Memorial healing and physical clothes to wear. 9. You Brendan Ridgeway, therapy. She is in Veterans Memorial smile. 10. You’re Diana Heath, need of big prayer located on the Leonard Wynk April that there are no com- breathing. Be thankCommunity Building ful to God for all 29 plications, infections land, visit the Grant things. Amen. HAPPY Creek Mercantile stay away, her mental WABASH CHAPANNIVERSARY Ken health remains open on Thursday, TER IZAAK WALand Chris Tomak strong and she has Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TON: Upcoming April 27, Rex and the ability to heal and Saturday 10 a.m.Events; Cross Melissa Perlich, April quickly, and she 1 p.m. Also, visit Shoots: Shotgun and 28 remains strong Family Dollar for open sight 22, shells SEND YOUR your needs or the through recovery and furnished, cost $3 per NEWS and pictures therapies, And Gods Circle K for a snack shoot. All shoots to me by Thursday to timing and plan to and gas. Also, if in start at 10:00 a.m. etheleib@gmail.com. play out just how He need of a vehicle intended, Her tribe is Everyone welcome, motor work there is
Thursday’s Child store offers free children’s clothing, products Thursday’s Child located at 410 N. Market St., next door to the Fellowship of Church’s Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc. Everything is FREE. There is a cozy nook with kid-size chairs and stocked with age appropriate books donated by the Manchester Public Library and others.
Children may choose a book to keep. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. FRANCES SLOCUM DAR: The
monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on Tuesday, April 13 at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, Wabash. Special guests were Adrianne Berger, northern district director, Kathleen Nave, and Richard Baker. The National Defender report given by Kathleen Nave on dates of note for April 14th. President Lincoln is shot at Ford’s Theater in
Washington, D.C. by John Wilkes Booth, who cries out “Sic semper Tyrannis! The South is avenged.” Lincoln dies the next day, age 56, the first U.S. president to be assassinated (1865). The assassination was only the beginning of the calamities and woe for the Lincoln descendants. They had barely begun. The book “The Last Lincolns: The Rise and Fall of a Great American Family,” by Charles Lachman, is an excellent read.
The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be Tuesday, May 11 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. 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. 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. Guidelines will be in place for the safety of visitors and staff. Please wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines. Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift
Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester. FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. Manchester. NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.
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Don’t forget this weekend on April, 24 the Urbana Lions Club is sponsoring Urbana’s Spring Clean-up. The Urbana Lions are asking for all of Urbana to participate in this activity. The Urbana High School Reunion is going to be held here in June of this year and the Lions would like for the Urbana Community to show how well this town can be maintained. With your help this can be accomplished. A dumpster will be at the ball park pavilion to receive all items such as tires, electronics, home chemi-
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cals, metal, appliances, batteries, etc. Several Urbana Lions will be on site to help. If you have any questions or concerns call (260) 774-3665. If no answer, leave a message and phone num-
ber and your call will be returned. Thank you. The Urbana Lions are going to have a Fish Fry. That’s right! The first fry in several years. The Urbana Lions are going to sponsor the fish fry on May 15, 2021 at the community building. The Lagro Volunteer Fire Department will be frying the fish. This is carry-out only starting at 4pm and will continue till 7pm or until the fish is sold out. Ten dollars will buy you fish, tartar sauce, green beans, apple sauce and a bag of chips. Here is how to get
your meal: You are to come down the alley from the north so your driver side window faces the building. Stop at the first window, pay the sum of $10.00 for a meal, receive your ticket, then proceed to the next window, present your ticket and receive your meal. There will be signs posted for you to follow. COVID-19 really put a damper on the Urbana Lions Club this past year. It has been hard to raise funds to keep the club going. So your response to the fish fry will be appreciat-
ed to help ease the strain on the club. It is great to be a Lion. Lion Motto: We Serve. Condolences to Elaine Darnell’s family and friends from the Urbana Lions, Cornerstone Vet Clinic and the Urbana Community. Prayer concerns: Debbie Gilbert, 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, Bonita Snell. 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. Birthday wishes: April 26 Matt Shrider. Anniversary: April 26 Barry and Jane Swanquist. 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. If anyone has an article about Urbana or a long time resident they would like to share with the community, drop me an email or give me a call and I will post the article in the Urbana Column.
WALK BY Faith Community Church is having a Fellowship Fiesta on Sunday, May 2, from 6-8 p.m. There will be tacos, nachos, bounce house, snow cones and cotton candy. It’s all free! Come and join the fellowship! THE ROANN Happy Homemakers Club will start meeting again on April 22 at noon at Julie’s with a carry-in for lunch. Will be great to get together and see everyone again. ROANN PAW PAW Township Public Library: We wish to thank our patrons for their patience and support as we navigate each day together. We are now open our regular hours, while continuing the mask mandate until further notice. Curbside service and an open Wi-Fi will continue. It is our wish that everyone stays safe and well. We can’t wait to see you!
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Walk by Faith Community Church to host Fellowship Fiesta Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net
PASTOR BALMER of the Roann United Methodist Church: Service for April 25, will be from 1 John 2:15-17, titled “Do Not Love the World”. April birthdays will be celebrated. We invite you to worship in person or on Facebook at 9:00 a.m. UPCOMING DATES: April 21 – Food Pantry, 2-4pm, Town Hall; April 22 – Happy Homemakers Club meeting at Noon; May 1 – Roann Festival Richvalley Tenderloin fundraiser; May 2 – Walk by
Faith Community Church Fiesta, 6-8pm; May 6 – Roann Lions Club, 7pm. CONTINUE PRAYING for: Don Richardson, Betty Boyer, Logan White, Joni Fox, Nokie Vigar, Ellie Metzger, Coy Eads (grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook), and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all! CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: April 24 – Mr. & Mrs. Cesar Solorzano; April 25 – Mr. & Mrs. Steve Foust. CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: April 22 – Irene Donaldson, Larry Whitney and Rylan Schultz; April 24 – Jan Mills, Jodie Coffman, and Scott Schultz; April 25 – Connie Slagle, Levi Summers, and Shawnt’e Frieden; April 26 – Ally Blackburn. PASTOR MACE on Spreading the Gospel: It is almost that time of the year
again when the farmer begins to plant the seed across the fields. It is an amazing event where the farmer, by faith, places the seed in the ground in hopes that it will produce a good harvest. Scriptures record an event with Jesus teaching his disciples about sowing the seed and how that is one of the main responsibilities of his followers to accomplish. Too many times, the followers of Christ have lost the vision for what God wants for his church. We are commanded to go and teach all nations. Our going is to read the good news of Jesus Christ but lately it seems that the church is busy about a lot of things but not spreading the gospel. Not spreading the gospel may be the greatest sin of the modern church. The followers of Jesus Christ are fewer and fewer. Church build-
ings are empty. Over half of the population in the United States do not attend church. Many have given up on the church because there is no mission to complete. Jesus says in Mark 4:26-29 that the kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. The seed is representing the word of God. The sower are his followers. Therefore, his kingdom followers are to be sowing the seed of the gospel wherever they find themselves. There are different types of ground listed earlier in the passage. There is the path where the seed falls but because it is hard, the seed had no place to grow and they fell prey to the birds to eat. Another type of ground is the rocky ground where the seed is spread and it has no place to develop roots in the ground to keep the
plant established. The next type of ground is among the thorns where the seed, when growing, is choked out and dies. Then the last type of ground is the good soil where the seed can grow, sprout, and produce fruit. Note that the sower is not to grow the seed but spread the seed. Our mission is to tell people about the good news of Jesus Christ. Many times, the followers are caught up in trying to grow people where they fall away because they had no roots or the cares of the world choke the very spiritual life out of them. As the farmer, by faith, has to believe the seed is growing under the dirt, so must followers believe that the sharing of the gospel of Jesus Christ is growing inside as the Holy Spirit works. How sad it would be to see the seed grow and the farmer
just sit there and not harvest it. God is still in the saving business and seeks and saves those who are lost. God is doing great things in the lives of those who seek him and are spiritually born again. As we see people come to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior, we should be ready to encourage them and teach the truth of the good news of Jesus Christ. How will they hear if no one tells them? How will they believe if they do not hear? Lovingly and kindly share with people the good news of the scriptures. 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.
Lagro Alumni to have 105th meeting on Aug. 7
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. The Lagro Century Club had its first meeting since October 2020. Thirteen members and one guest met at the Woman’s Clubhouse for the President’s Luncheon on Thursday, April 15. President Linda
Collins opened the meeting with roll call, answered by “a
place I’d like to visit.” Our special speaker was Bill Plummer, a Wabash area resident and Board member of the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, seven miles from Eureka Springs, Ark.. It is a nonprofit sanctuary that provides compassionate care and lifetime sanctuary to survivors of the exotic animal trade, and is one of very few USDA-licensed facilities for large carnivores in the United
States. The Wildlife Refuge is situated on 450 acres, with lodging facilities on site. Proceeds from lodging and gift shop sales benefit the animals’ care. It takes $3 million a year to run the facility. Donations by WalMart stores in the area, Tyson, and Nelson help feed the animals. About 35 percent of the operating budget is covered by gate receipts. Donations are neces-
sary to raise the other 65 percent of the budget. The animals eat about 1,500 pounds of meat per day; the animals are fed ten pounds of meat once a day (including the bones for calcium). There were slides showing some of the animals: Hercules (Herk the Jerk) and Raja, tigers; Loretta (after Loretta Lynn), a white tiger; Tubby and Ralph, large lion brothers; Heather;
Brody; Emilie, a lioness; Lucky, a 12year-old female lion; Mack and his daddy Ziggy; Sugar, a black bear; Harley, a brown bear; Jo-Jo, a bear; Goober, a 35-year-old Rhesus macaque monkey; and Veda, a black leopard (called nature’s killing machine). Scientists would come to study Goober, who died recently, because he was the only Rhesus in the U.S. that didn’t have AIDS. Bill and
his wife, Nancy, were fascinated with the animals and the care they received from their first visit to the sanctuary. It sounds like a great place to visit! The Century Club’s next meeting will be Thursday, May 20, at Drummond’s Motorama, hosted by Carrie Williams. Jane Hatton will present the program. Continued on Page 16
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Lagro news Members are encouraged to bring food items for the Lagro Food Pantry. Some April trivia: April, the fourth month of the year, derives its name from the Latin word aperit, which means to open. It is also believed that the month is named after the Greek goddess, Aphrodite (Aphros). In the United States, there were four Presidents who were born in April. There were also four U.S. Presidents who died in the month of April. April is also a popular name given to a lot of people. The name April is
the 423rd most common name in the United States. Some of the holidays observed in April are Cancer Control Month, Jazz Appreciation Month, Teacher Appreciation Month, and National Poetry Month. National Volunteer Week is April 18-24. National Earth Day is April 22. 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 April 25 is “Forged In
Fire” based on Malachi 3:1-7. Pastor Mark Wisniewski invites you to worship with them. The Lagro United Methodist Church, 1100 Main St., provides Drive Through Dinner Pick Up every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Pull up to the Fellowship Hall door and they will load your ready-to-eat meals into your vehicle. No registration is required. 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. The Food Pantry is
...continued from Page 15 open the third Saturday, April 17, 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 260-571-4639. Janene Wisniewski is still collecting pictures, bulletins, newsletters, or any other memorabilia for a memory wall to celebrate Dora Christian Church’s 150th anniversary (1871 – 2021). Please contact her at 260-906-6449 or email 1957cowgirl@gmail.c om if you have con-
tributions or suggestions. Save the Date Postcards will be sent soon. If you have addresses for past members or attendees please let Janene know. The Homecoming Celebration is Sunday, September 19, 2021. “150 Years Strong in THE Faith; Thankful for the Past, Rejoicing in the Present, Preparing for the Future.” Congratulations to 13 Northfield High School students who were invited to attend the 2021 Grow Wabash County Honor Student Luncheon on April 15. Metro North is seeking the names of children who are eli-
gible for the Metro North Kindergarten Class for the 2021/2022 school year. If you know of any of these children, have their parents sign them up for Kindergarten RoundUp. The Northfield Prom will be April 24 at the Honeywell Center. April 27 is SAT Day for juniors at Northfield High School. For parents of 8th graders: there is an 18-minute video about how to pay for college or career training beyond high school, and earn a $20 scholarship for your 8th grader’s Early Award Scholarship Fund.
The link can be found on Northfield’s Facebook page or http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=g542O R2qKZg. Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ronald Baker. Lagro Happy birthdays: April 23 – Burl Good and Sheila Wojtkowiak; April 26 – Charles Stacy. 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!
Manchester U to host Giving Day 2021
Essay winners in fourth grade from Wabash City Schools. Photo provided
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awards that help Wabash County students prepare for a bright future through career training or college education. All 4th-8th grade students who attend school in Wabash County may enroll in the Early Award Scholarship program for free by opening a CollegeChoice Direct 529 savings account and by signing a Participation Agreement at cfwabash.org. Students earn scholarship money
toward education at vocational schools or college by completing assignments in reading, math, language arts, and career discovery, and by depositing $20 or more into their 529 account each semester. For more information, contact your child’s teacher or The Community Foundation of Wabash County at promise4-8@cfwabash.org or 260982-4824.
Beacon promotes McCall to VP Beacon Credit Union has named Mark McCall to the newly formed position of Vice President Member Experience. In this new key role, McCall will continually improve and maintain an environment that promotes best in class service delivery for Beacon’s member-owners, while supporting strategic organic growth. He will be responsible for analyzing and improving all member touch points to proactively meet the financial
MARK MCCALL needs and expectations of Beacon’s diverse membership. A long term
employee of 18 years, McCall most recently served as Vice President of Member Operations for the past five years where he directed Member Center operations of Beacon’s east division. He has also served as a Member Center Manager and Loan Officer. He received his bachelor’s degree in business management from Western Governors University. McCall resides in Rochester with his wife and two daughters.
Officials at M a n c h e s t e r University has set Giving Day 2021 for Wednesday, April 21. Gifts go to The Manchester Fund helps provide scholarships for students who might not otherwise be able to afford a Manchester education. It also covers many day-to-day expenses – from lab equipment to baseballs to utility bills. The theme is Acorns to Oaks, a nod to the towering oak trees on the North Manchester campus. First-year
students receive an acorn and graduates are offered a sapling at graduation to symbolize the strength and resiliency of MU’s signature trees. “ U n f o r t u n a t e l y, Manchester students are still facing all of the challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Kylee Rosenbaum, director of alumni relations. “Despite that, they amaze me every day! They continue to adapt to new styles of learning, figure out how to have relationships with friends
Town of LaFontaine, IN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 10, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the LaFontaine Town Hall, 13 W. Branson St., LaFontaine, IN 46940, the Town Council will introduce and hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1, 2021, An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the Town of LaFontaine, Indiana, Placing the Same Within the Corporate Boundaries Thereof and Making the Same a Part of the Town of LaFontaine. Copies of the proposed ordinance may be obtained at Town Hall. Diana Heath Clerk-Treasurer LaFontaine IN
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF MARGARET ARLOENE METZGER, Deceased NO.: 85C01-2103-EU-000028 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Kenneth D. Metzger, was, on the 31st day of March, 2021, appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Margaret Arloene Metzger, deceased, who died on the 20th day of March, 2021. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file a 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 31st day of March, 2021. Lori J. Draper, Clerk, SN Wabash Circuit Court, Wabash County, Indiana Elden E. Stoops, Jr. (#1827-85) Attorney for the Estate, Law Offices of Elden E. Stoops, Jr. P.C. 204 West Main Street, North Manchester, IN 46962 (260) 982-8511 Phone, (260 982-8022 Fax, ees@stoopslaw.com 4/14, 4/21/21
and adjust to what has become our new normal.” “The reality is that we are still living in a global pandemic,” she said. “Many students worry about the financial impact COVID-19 has had on their families and how they will afford their college education. Our students need your help more than ever.”
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“Giving Day 2021 is a way that you can help. Please consider giving to Manchester,” she said. To donate or check on Giving Day donation progress, go to https://givingday.ma nchester.edu/pages/ home-2253. Giving Day 2020 raised more than $240,000 from more than 350 gifts.
) IN THE WABASH COUNTY SUPERIOR/CIRCUIT COURT )SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CASE NO: 85C01-2102-DN-13 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: SCOTT WEITZEL Petitioner, and LARA WEITZEL Respondent, SUMMONS This summons is to the respondent above named, and to any other person who may be concerned. You are notified that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you in the Superior/Circuit Court of Wabash County, 69 West Hill St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992, in the action entitled Scott Weitzel vs. Lara Weitzel Case No. 85C01-2101-DN-13, by the person named above as Petitioner. This summons by publication is specifically directed to Respondent, whose whereabouts are unknown. The nature of this suit against you is a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. An answer or other response in writing to the Petitioner must be filed either by you or your attorney within 30 days after the third publication of this summons, and if you take no action in this case prior to said deadline, the Court can grant a Dissolution of Marriage and make a determination regarding paternity, child custody, child support, maintenance, parenting time, property division (real or personal) and any other distribution of assets and debts. Dated this 14 day of April, 2021. Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Superior/Circuit Court 4/21, 4/28, 5/5/21
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WACT to present three performances of ‘Play On!’
Wabash Area Community Theater (WACT) will be putting on yet another spring production this season. For the second time this year, Brett Robinson will direct a WACT production as Rick Abbot’s classic comedy “Play On!” will take place at the Northfield Jr. - Sr. High School auditorium at 7 p.m. Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1, as well as a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday, May 2. Northfield is located at 154 W 200N, Wabash. “Play On!” features a cast of characters who themselves portray a cast of characters. In this comedy, a theater group tries desperately to put on a play, “Murder Most Foul,” in spite of maddening interference from a haughty authoress who keeps revising the script. “The basic premise of the show is a community theater is put-
ting on a murder mystery and they are having problems,” Robinson said. “They are clearly not ready. The set isn’t ready, costumes, props, etc. Lines aren’t memorized. It’s a disaster. “As you can imagine, everything goes wrong and hilarity ensues. I really think people are going to love it. Some of our actors are so good, I can’t believe it. It’s a blessing to work with them.” The cast/crew list for this production includes Angelina Funk as Aggie Manville, Mike Barnett as Billy Carewe, Gary Norman as Henry Benish, Todd Dazey as Louie Peary, Sophie Trusty as Maria “Smitty” Smith, Lin Metzger as Phyllis Montague, Samantha DeTurk as Polly Benish, Kevin Funk as Saul Watson, and Madison Waldon as Violet Imbry. Robinson will not only direct, but also
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Samantha DeTurk (left) and Madison Waldon go over a scene at a recent WACT rehearsal of "Play On!" Photo provided
portray the character Gerry Dunbar. Stage manager is Brenden Rowan. “We’re excited to provide yet another production for the community to enjoy,” WACT President Bev Vanderpool said. “This will be Brett’s first production with us as director that includes a larger cast. He did a great job
with a small, two-person production back in February and we’re more than optimistic that Brett will do the same with a 10person cast.” Tickets will be available at the door for $10 for adults and $5 for students in high school or younger. “This is an extremely funny
show,” Robinson added. “I chose this show, in part, because it is an ensemble cast with a few roles that could be performed by either a male or female, which makes it perfect for community theater like WACT. It is also just as entertaining for us performers as it is for the audience.”
Local Scouts to host recruitment carnival Local Boy Scouts of America leaders will host a recruitment carnival from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. Officials are invit-
ing youngsters in grades K -5 from all three school districts, to attend. Pack representatives from the north, the city and the south will be available to
answer questions. There will be games, prizes and carnival food. There also will be a couple door prizes for those who register that night.
Officials have received promises of donations from Oh My Cakes, Eco Water, Honeywell Foundation and Izaak Walton of Wabash. Families are invit-
ed for an evening of fun, Fellowship and hear about our Cub Scout Program. Bachelor Creek is located at 2147 State Road 15, Wabash.
A “Walking Bridal Show” will dominate downtown Wabash on Sunday, May 16, from 1- 4 p.m., hosted by Wed Wabash. Think of an outdoor, walkable bridal show that will be a fun and unique way to see up to 20 different and unique vendors of wedding related products while comfortably maintaining social distancing guidelines. The Walk starts for everyone by picking up their “passports” at Ellen’s Bridal on Market Street, and ends 15 stops later. Engaged couples and their guests will have an opportunity to walk historic Wabash, tour venues for weddings, receptions, and parties, and meet with suppliers who
can provide every wedding related product and service imaginable. Members of Wed Wabash and one guest may walk for free. For others, tickets are $5 per person and may be obtained by contacting Wed Wabash at 260-563-6565 or hello@wedwabash.co m. Wed Wabash exists to promote the City of Wabash as the perfect destination for all wedding-related celebrations, products, and services, and its goal is to bring ease and fun to the wedding planning experience. Visit www.WedWabash.co m to learn more about this very unique organization and the many services it offers.
Salamonie celebrates Volunteer Week The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is kicking off National Volunteer Week at Salamonie Lake on April 19, at 9 a.m. with a variety of volunteer work-related activities. Check in at the Interpretive / Nature Center for the instructions.
Activities will continue the volunteer work days throughout the summer on the following days: May 17, 9 a.m.; June 21, 9 a.m.; July 26, 9 a.m.; Aug. 16, 9 a.m., and Sept. 25, 10 a.m. Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is at 3691 New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.
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5 non-profits receive grants Wabash County United Fund announced the award of $71,500 to five local non-profit organizations to help address issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds were awarded as part of United Fund’s Emergency Relief Grant (ERG), which was created to support organizations that provide services to struggling families. The first round of grants helped nonprofit organizations purchase products or services to be provided to the clients they serve, helped purchase supplies and/or devices to help keep their staff, clients,
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volunteers and visitors safe and healthy while in their facilities, and helped organizations purchase technology that allow them to operate more safely. This second round of grants prioritized areas of homelessness/low-income housing, mental health/addiction/ass ault/isolation counseling, early childcare/education support, job training/certification and community health (related to COVID-19). A committee consisting of representatives of United Fund board of directors (Mark Frantz and Julie McCann), Community
Wabash County United Fund executive director Steve Johnson (left) presents a check to Advantage Housing’s Dale Bliss.
Liz Hobbs (left) and Melissa Middleton show off the check received by the Access Youth Center for a new addiction care program. Foundation of Wabash County (Patty Grant and Julie Garber), Honeywell Endowment (Eric Seaman) and Heartland REMC (Rachel Cruz) reviewed the applications. The Wabash County United Fund Board of Directors accepted and approved the review committee’s funding recommendations. The following projects were funded by the ERG II grant: Grow Wabash
County – It is well known that Wabash County needs wellpaying jobs and that our businesses need skilled workers in order to be competitive. To meet this need, Grow Wabash County requested funding for training scholarships for Wabash County residents. Those who have been financially challenged by COVID19 will qualify. The scholarships will be used for training courses related to (continued on page 21
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United Fund executive director Steve Johnson presents emergency relief grants (top and bottom photos) to Keith Gillenwater and Tenille Zartman (top photo) of Grow Wabash County, and Tami Overman (bottom photo) Dean Stouffer, Jenny Ritzema. Kneeling, Karyl Kirk and Kristi Clark all of the Lighthouse Mission. Mike Baker (left photo) of the Manchester Early Learning Center shows off the check to staff and children of MELC Photos provided
welding, CNC machining or other in-demand skills to help them obtain those higher-wage jobs. Lighthouse Missions Thrift Store – Lighthouse Missions, 85 Hope, F.I.S.H and Advantage Housing provide unique services for the low to moderate-income population in our communities. Lighthouse Missions requested funding to help offset the cost of purchasing a walk-in cooler/freezer that will allow their collective organizations to store and distribute larger quantities of fresh and frozen foods to their clients from the new West Canal Street facility. Manchester Early Learning Center (MELC) – Through additional staffing, custodial protocols and staff training, MELC expected to continue to keep children as safe and healthy as possible as they complied with state guidelines and mandates for childcare facilities. Specifically, MELC will use ERG II funding to hire an assistant teacher to
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...continued from Page 20 accommodate pandemic child to teacher ratios. The Access Youth Center – Recognizing a need to support families impacted by addiction, The Access Youth Center requested funding to provide free, easily accessible recovery resources and a meal to people living at or below the poverty level (and others) in our community who may be dealing with food insecurity as well as substance abuse issues. The pandemic has frequently aggravated both these issues. The Access will enlist the services of an addictions specialist to provide group support to struggling clients. Advantage Housing, Inc. (AHI) The AHI grant request was to help provide 10 apartments (eight efficiency and two 3-bedroom) to be used for temporary housing options. The challenge for our low and very-low income neighbors is to find safe, healthy and affordable housing, often combined with a lack of gainful employment. Advantage Housing is
striving to create housing opportunities with a combination of housing counseling and temporary housing inventory. In this way, people who are impacted by COVID-19 may have the proper time to experience financial recovery. Wabash County United Fund created the Emergency Relief Grant for Wabash County Nonprofits in response to the increased demand experienced by these organizations who provide services to families in need. United Fund and its network of donor organizations and companies offer this Emergency Relief Grant to provide immediate support for those who need it most, through the nonprofit organizations that serve them. “There are so many wonderful local individuals and organizations that are reaching out to help their friends and neighbors that have been impacted by this pandemic”, commented Steve Johnson, Executive Director. “United Fund is very glad to be able to support the valuable
work of these five organizations”. In order to be eligible for funding through United Fund, an organization must be a 501c3 nonprofit that serves Wabash County residents. Each group must be able to provide its latest financial audit or most recent board approved financial statement and have the capacity to respond to the individuals and families impacted by COVID19 in a timely manner. In addition, an organization must be able to document and report on how the funds meet the identified need(s). Applicants did need not to be a current funded partner of Wabash County United Fund to be eligible. The Emergency Relief Grant Fund is made possible, in part, through support from Lilly Endowment, Inc., Indiana United Ways, with additional local support from Ford Meter Box Foundation, Owens Corning Thermafiber, Paperworks Inc., and First Financial Foundation.
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Full-time Member Service Representative candidates for two openings at its Member Center at 1301 Hwy 114 W in North Manchester, IN. Candidates should have sales and/or customer service experience and a High School Diploma or HSE. Prior teller experience is preferred. Ideal applicants will be outgoing, service driven, versatile and detail-oriented. Interested and qualified candidates should complete an application for employment by visiting www.beaconcu.org/careers. Application deadline is April 30th .
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Wabash City LARGE RUMMAGE Sale in the Bruce Ingraham Building at the Fairgrounds. Saturday, 4/24, 8am-3pm. Large variety of items and furniture. LARGE, ONE family garage sale: 8am-1pm, Saturday, April 24 at Wabash Elks Lodge, 225 W. Main Street, Wabash. New and vintage items available - household items, clothing, and more. Too much to list. Come get some of the deals!
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MULTIFAMILY GARAGE Sale: Fri., April 23, 8:00am 4:00pm; Sat., April 24, 8:00am-12:00pm. 12466 S. State Rd. 13, North Manchester - 3 miles north of college. Farmhouse / primitive Decor, 4 piece oak bedroom suite, name brand clothes, lots of new items and much more!
WHEELCHAIR, TELESCOPE, mowers, tools, gas cans, gun cabinets, plants, bicycles, etc. Friday, 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-Noon. 202 W 4th Street, North Manchester.
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GARAGE SALE: Friday, April 23, 7am-5pm and Saturday, April 24, 7am4pm. 4261 N .l300 E., Peru. Infant to adult clothes, Little Tykes playground, toys, baby furnitre, shepherds hooks, some antique furniture, Pampered Chef, Tupperware. Much more Too much to list. Rain or shine!
Articles For Sale FOR SALE: Hollywood 2Bike platform hitch rack, 11/4” trailer hitch, used only 10 times, $120. 260-5636815 Wabash.
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