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Heavy equipment makes it’s way toward the home of Evan Exmeyer.

The Exmeyers wave from their front porch (bottom photo, at top).

Retired Master Trooper Joe Swisher waves to passers-by. Photos by Joseph Slacian.

Coming together Communities rally to honor 2 individuals Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The community came out in droves twice in the past week to honor two local residents.

On Tuesday, April 14, friends of Indiana State Police Master Trooper Joe Swisher drove by his home on the eve of his retirement to thank him for his 25 years with the ISP. The parade, which started at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, where Swisher is a member, and drove by his home about one mile away.

The drive-by tribute was led by the Wabash County Museum’s firetruck, and was followed by several Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department and Indiana Conservation Officer police cars, all with their lights flashing.

One of the police cars blasted the them from the TV program, “Cops,” which had Swisher dancing in place.

Many of those driving by stopped long enough to drop congratulation cards into a bin set up along the side of the roadway just for that purpose.

Others had signs thanking Swisher for his service, the

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last 14 years of which have been in Wabash County.

Swisher said he was humbled and honored by the tribute.

The following day, Swisher’s ISP brethren were on hand when he returned home from Indianapolis, where he turned in his police car.

The ISP officers’ cars lined the roadway as they stood at attention saluting him as he made his way home.

On Saturday, April 18, vehicles of all shapes and sizes drove by the home in which rural Roann resident Evan Exmeyer and his parents live in.

At least 245 vehicles of all shapes and sizes made their way through rural Roann on Saturday afternoon, to wish the young man have a happy 22nd birthday. The parade, which include fire trucks, police cars, cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, semi-tractors and trailers and a host of farm implements lasted about 40 minutes.

Evan, sitting in his wheelchair, and his family were on the front porch, watching as the vehicles made their way past, thanking all who drove by.

The event was arranged by Evan’s church family at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ and friends.

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Citizens of Wabash County, along with the entire world are experiencing unprecedented times currently with the COVID-19 pandemic taking over, causing stay-athome orders, job loss, and uncertainty.

Due to the unemployment and children not being in school and receiving a daily meal, many families are wondering how they will feed their family. Luckily, many businesses, school corporations and others are coming together as a community to help those in need during this time.

For those families and individuals who are still facing the fear of hunger, food pantries, such as FISH of Wabash, Campus Pantry at Manchester University and The Community Cupboard of Living Well in Wabash County are continuing to serve the community.

Janet Shoue, director of FISH of Wabash told The Paper of Wabash County that the pantry has been seeing many new families signing up for food each week, but that their total numbers have not increased a significant amount.

“We have had lots of new families signing up for food, usually 3 or 4 new families each day, but we have not had a huge increase yet,” she said. “We are bracing for that, but possibly because of all the wonderful agencies helping right now and because our older clients are really hesitant to go anywhere right now, our numbers have not seen the increases we have been expecting.”

Also, due to many people shopping in bulk to decrease the amount of times they will have to go to the grocery store, it has been difficult for officials of FISH of Wabash to purchase what they need for the families they serve.

“There were a few weeks providing the food that we normally provided was a huge challenge because the stores were completely sold out of many things and if they did have some they were limiting what we could purchase. Things like milk, bread and toilet paper, to name a few, we could only buy a very limited amount to feed about 20 families a day,” said Shoue.

“Everyone was dealing with the same issues, but it was hard to not be able to get these kinds of things for all our families.

We at FISH are so blessed by the community. We have had so many businesses, community members, and churches reach out to make extra donations of food, and to find out how they can help.”

As of now, FISH of Wabash is fully stocked and ready to continue serving the community.

Just like all other businesses and organizations, FISH has made differences to their normal routine due to the virus.

“We at FISH have made several changes,” said Shoue.

“Our biggest change is that in normal circumstances our clients would come into the pick-up room to get their groceries.

While they were there they could choose many different extra items. We also have lots of clothes and thing for people who need them to take. All of that has stopped.

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April 22, 2020

Organizers cancel Garden Fest, Chair Affair

By The Paper staff Recently, officials of the Wabash Garden Fest announced that due to lack of attendance, the annual festival will no longer continue.

The following statement was found on the group’s Facebook page: “We regret to announce the ending of Wabash Garden Fest. We have enjoyed putting on this festival, but due to falling attendance from the public and vendors, we have decided not to continue. Thank you for your participation or attendance in the past years.”

During the past Garden Fests, the Chair Affair has also taken place.

With the discontinuation of the Wabash Garden Fest and after much thought, the Chair Affair committee has decided not to continue with the Chair Affair.

Chair Affair committee members Chris Benson, Sara Correll and Diane Guenin sent out thank-yous in a press release.

“We have enjoyed organizing this event for twelve years and providing the community the opportunity to show their creative side. The support we

have had has been nothing short of amazing.

The organizations that have received the auction proceeds were so appreciative.

One of our favorite parts of the event was presenting the checks to them,’ they said.

“There are so many that we need to thank.

We thank Brian Howenstine and Wabash Hardware for providing a tent for us each year. A huge thank you to Tony Stout and his family for donating their time each year to auction our chairs. I know he got way more money for our charities then we ever

Festival goers shop at a booth (top phto) at the 2019 Garden Fest.

Photo by Mandy Underwood.

Festival royalty at the 2019 Chair affair (right photo) helping with taking votes. Pictured are, from left, Wabash Festival second runner up, Haley Porter, Wabash Festival Queen Danielle Sparling, and Miss Indiana State Festival Queen Madison Millick. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

anticipated.

“We have had several sponsors through the years. Thank you to Guenin Law, WING’s Etc., Benson and Son LLC, AG Resolutions and Gallery 64.

They donated monies for advertising, prizes and supplies. Thank you to the businesses that donated prizes.

“The Wabash County Festivals Queen and her court and the ISFA Queen helped us out with voting, passing out vendor breakfast and passing out awards.

Many times, their parents would step in to help also. We thank

them from the bottom of our hearts. A big thank you to Bev Vanderpool for organizing her pageant girls to not only help us but to run between the Chair Affair and the Kunkle Cruise In. “Thank you to the Wabash Garden Fest for letting us partner with them and hold our event in conjunction with theirs.

“We enjoyed the creativity that we saw every year. Thank you to the businesses, organizations and individuals that designed and donated chairs for display, voting and the auction.

“Thank you to everyone that came to the Chair Affair to vote for their favorite entry. A huge thank you to those that stayed for the auction and bought the masterpieces. What fun we had with the auction. Thank you to the Guenin and Mattern families for not only entering chairs but buying many chairs.

It was so much fun watching them outbid others. And sometimes bidding against their own family members. Thank you to Amy Howenstine for always creating beautiful chairs and

sometimes more than one each year. We had so many that volunteered and we thank each of you. If we have forgotten anyone, we apologize.

“We will miss planning this event and seeing all of you.

Again, we thank the Wabash community for the support and thank everyone for opening their hearts and wallets to benefit some many.

“There are so many other festivals in Wabash County and we ask you to support them in the same way you have supported the Chair Affair.”

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Local gym provides virtual training sessions

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Along with the rest of the none-essential businesses in Wabash County, gyms and exercise services are also closed. One of those is Wabash CrossFit, and although the trainers and members cannot meet face to face, they have opted to continue their training virtually while borrowing equipment from the gym.

“When we started to feel like the gym was going to need to close we wanted to feel like our members would have what they needed to workout at home,” owner Jenna Hovermale told The Paper of Wabash County.

“The weekend before the stay at home order was announced we told our membership we were going to close our doors until the state made a decision,” she continued.

“We then gave the members a choice to put their membership on hold, we don’t have contracts so people cancel at any time, or we would reduce the cost of membership and they could join our digital gym and borrow equipment.

Not a single member canceled their membership. Some wouldn’t let us reduce their membership fees. The

response was overwhelming. As new owners of Wabash CrossFit and Fitness this has been a scary time for us. We took on a commitment and debt only three months ago to buy a business and the fact that we had so much support when we made that decision it gave us hope that we could make it through this. We started by having members pick their top five pieces of equipment.

This could include our rowers, bikes, dumbbells, barbells, squat racks. If it wasn’t bolted down to the floor it was an option.

One of our trainers, Jeff Guenin-Hodson is a mastermind at spreadsheets, he volunteered to help me organize the lists and made sure everyone would at least get their first couple of top items. It ended up that everyone pretty much got what they needed and most of the items on their lists. We have gone back to the gym and have had some members needing a few more things and have tried to make sure everyone has something that will work for them.”

While many people are using Zoom, a conference call video app, or Facetime in order to stay connected, Wabash CrossFit is using an app called Wodify which specializes in workout pro-

gramming.

“One of the programs has a video everyday explaining how to do the workout. Members have four different workouts that they can choose from each day and log results. They can also see other members results which helps us stay connected,” said Hovermale.

Members can also use the “digital gym” which is a Facebook page, in order to stay connected with fellow gym members. On this page, members check in and post about different workouts they are doing from home.

Members also receive challenges that they can participate in.

“We have had specific challenges including Bingo, burpee challenges, weekend workout challenges, a Build Better Habits Challenge, and we even got to watch a video of one of our “Masters” Athletes, Lauren Dale do a handstand push-up

Breanna Wright, Wabash CrossFit member, does at home workouts during stay-at-home orders are in place. Photo provided. for the first time,” said Hovermale.

For people who are wanting to join in on the at-home workouts and this specific fitness community, Hovermale said she and the other members of the gym would love more people to join.

“The workouts are top quality. You are not only going to get some great support and feel a part of a community but you will also be supporting a local business.

Our digital gym membership is $50/month and they can find us by email wabashfit@gmail.co m,” she said.

Wabash CrossFit members are also able to be a part of a

nationwide fitness competition that anyone in the community can join in on for free.

The competition is #SupportYourLocalB ox Fundraiser: a CrossFit event for the benefit of CrossFit gyms affected by COVID-19 around the globe. There are three workouts and no registration fee. All contributions support the CrossFit community.

Over a three-week period, CrossFit releases three classic and accessible workouts that can be performed by participants of any ability level. Everyone who participates will have their name displayed on the community leaderboard and will be able to create

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Hovermale also told The Paper that she has learned a lot during this time with the gym being closed.

“It is a true reminder to why our membership see’s results and keeps showing up. It is so much more fun to workout with your friends and your community when you have people pushing you to keep going,” she said.

There are so many things to distract you

around the house and keep you from working out. You must find a schedule and stick to it during these times. Put your workouts on your schedule.

Staying healthy and active needs to be a priority. While working out at home is not ideal for most we need to make it happen and if you need help or ideas we would love to be there for you. We also can’t wait until our doors can be open again. Now more than ever we want to be there for our community. I can’t thank our members and community enough for the support we have received. Wabash is truly a special place to own a business.”

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April 22, 2020

Metro announces changes to eLearning Recently, Mike Keaffaber, superintendent of the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County released some information to students, parents and staff to keep them informed of the current status of schooling in the midst of the

COVID-19 pandemic.

S t a t e Superintendent Dr. McCormick has announced that all K12 school buildings will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year while studets receive remote instruction.

MSD will follow the

executive order along with the rules that go along with the order.

“We are very disappointed that we cannot be in the schools with our students for the rest of the year; however, we are pleased with the student engagement our teachers and staff are

creating in this difficult time,” Keaffaber said in the letter.

Due to the order, MSDWC officials have revised the schedule for April and created a new schedule for May. The three full weeks of eLearning will not follow the traditional daily schedule. Teachers in the primary grades will focus on only one new instruction two times a week with reinforcement and the follow up the other days.

Intermediate grades will focus on a combination of 3-4 subjects four days a week and junior/senior high grades will focus on half of the school periods four days a week. One day a week will be a check-in and/or follow to the others of learning.

A full calendar schedule of eLearning can be found on the Facebook page for MSD of Wabash County.

In regards to collection of devices and items loaned to students as well as stu-

dents being able to pick up personal items from the school buildings, there is currently not a solid plan on when or how this will be done. A plan will be put into order as soon as the specific quarantine and stay-at-home orders are lifted.

Another topic outlined in the letter was high school seniors.

All high school seniors on track to graduate before school buildings were closed on March 19 will be provided with the flexibility they need to earn an Indiana diploma.

Seniors must complete seven semesters and be enrolled in the present semester. MSD expects seniors to continue to participate in the learning experiences that have been provided to them. A letter grade for the last nine weeks will be given.

MSD officials are also doing their best to make the milestone of graduation a reality while watching the status of the pandemic. The present com-

mencement dates are as follows: Northfield High School, Friday, May 29, 2020, and Southwood High School, Saturday, May 30, 2020.

Other options currently in discussion are: Move the date with the same location, move the date with an outside venue, move the date with the same location and no audience, rather stream the ceremony live.

If none of these options work out, the last resort is to have a virtual graduation ceremony.

Other things outlined in the letter were: Grades: Officials of MSD have expectations that students participate in the remote learning provided to them. It is also known that there are many variables in learning from home, and that will all be kept in mind while determining the marks students have earned this last nine weeks. Although this is a much different

nine weeks than most have ever experienced, students will receive the same type of evaluations that have previously been on the report card.

Communication: Remember that MSD schools and central office phones are being forwarded to staff who answer the call or return a voicemail. Please call with any questions.

2020 Census: Just a reminder to complete the census so everyone is counted - federal funding for various programs are dependent on these numbers.

Grab-and-Go Breakfast & Lunch Packs: May 20 is the last delivery for MSD every Monday and Wednesday up to that point. Meals distributed on May 20 will include meals to last through May 22.

Everyone signed up prior to Spring Break will receive the meals.

To sign up, please call your school by Wednesday so the food order is ready for the following week.

Wabash airport receives grant

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Indiana will receive $96,523,889 in funding to assist 65 Hoosier airports, including Wabash Municipal Airport.

This funding was made available by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Wabash airport is slated to receive $30,000.

Under the CARES Act, $10 billion was awarded as economic relief to eligible airports across the U.S.

affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This $10 billion in emergency resources will help fund the continued operations of our nation’s airports during this crisis and save workers’ jobs,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao said in a news release.

This funding will support continuing operations and replace lost revenue resulting from the sharp decline in passenger traffic and

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY Hidden Acres Estate owner Larry Carver (1586 E 1000 N, North Manchester, IN 46962) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of 327 IAC 15-5 (Rule 5) to discharge storm water from construction activities associated with the construction of a new building located at 300 Wabash Road in North Manchester, Indiana. Land disturbing activities are scheduled to start in May 2020 and site construction should be completed in November 2021. Runoff from the project site will discharge into the Eel River. Questions or comments should be directed to Larry Carver at (260) 578-7042.

other airport business due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

The funds are available for airport capital expenditures, airport operating expenses including payroll and utilities, and airport debt payments, according to the release.

The CARES Act also provides funds to increase the Federal share to 100 percent for grants awarded under the fiscal year 2020 appropriations for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and

Supplemental Discretionary grants.

Under normal circumstances, AIP grant recipients contribute a matching percentage of the project costs.

Providing this additional funding and eliminating the local share will allow critical safety and capacity projects to continue as planned regardless of airport sponsors’ current financial circumstances.

More details on the funding were expected to be announced sometime this week.

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ALYX BRANDEWIE moving forward as a coach.”

Brandewie said coming back to a school and to players he is familiar with will be an asset.

“It’s an advantage with the familiarity with the kids and the parents, the previous experience with the community as a whole, and with the faculty and staff at the school,” he said.

“All of those relationships aren’t going to have to be started from scratch.”

Brandewie will finish his teaching responsibilities at Minister before he focuses full-time on Manchester.

“When it’s time to transition, I’m going to walk in completely focused, full steam ahead, and will be giving my best to Manchester football and those players every single day,” he said.

Despite Manchester Community Schools finishing the last three months of the 2019-20 academic year through eLearning and all activities canceled, the Class of 2020 will have a graduation ceremony.

Superintendent Dr. Teresa Gremaux sent a letter to the MCS community with updates and details how the remainder of the school year will proceed, one such detail being graduation.

“The administra-

tion is working behind the scenes to provide a memorable experience for all graduates and their families,” Gremaux said in the letter. “It may look different from previous years, but be assured, we will hold a ceremony that will honor the class of 2020. We want them to feel valued, appreciated and loved for the many years they gave to MCS.” The details and dates have not yet been determined and will be based on the lifting of the “stay at home” order by

for students once a week through May 31.

More information on the summer meal program will be announced in midMay. Academic Excellence Awards will be released to the news media before the end of April. The awards will be given to each student during locker cleanup which ill be announced at a later date.

Details for senior recognition of scholarship award winners are being researched.

More details will be given at a later date.

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb.

Other Details The eLearning schedule will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each until through May 21.

Student assignments are due by noon the following Monday.

Summer school will also be completed through eLearning with the principals, teachers or counselors notifying students of the invitation to participate in summer school.

Details will be released by mid-May. MCS will continue to distribute meals

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NORTH MANCHESTER — After a year away from the Manchester High School football program, Alyx Brandewie will return to the Squires on the gridiron this fall, this time as its head coach.

Brandewie, an assistant coach with the Squires for three years, was named the new Manchester head football coach at the Manchester Community Schools April 14 board meeting replacing Greg Miller. “I’m really excited to come back to Manchester,” Brandewie said. “I think we have a lot of really good kids at Manchester. We have a lot of kids who show up and work really hard. I want to honor that toughness.

That’s who we are going to be and what we will hang our hat on.”

Brandewie was previously with the Squires from 2016 to 2018 as an assistant coach before returning to his alma mater in Minister, Ohio.

“Coach (Greg) Miller reached out to me after he told the administration about him resigning and mentioned it to me just in case I was interested,” Brandewie said. “I said something to my wife (Alena) immediately and she asked if I was interested. I put my name in there, investigated, explored and talked to the administration to see if it was as good a fit as it seemed to be at first start. She was extremely supportive from the start.”

“I’m extremely proud of Alyx for the passion and enthusiasm for both teaching and coaching,” Miller said. “Our Squire football program is in great hands moving forward. Outstanding hire.”

Manchester Athletic Director Eric Screeton echoed Miller’s sentiments.

“Coach Brandewie is first and foremost a dynamic personality and young people magnet,” Screeton said. “There is already a strong, pos-

itive relationship with the upperclassmen on the team that will spread throughout the program.

“In the last 20 years of athletic programs I have witnessed, Alyx is one of the best teachers you can be around, whether that is in the classroom or out on the field,” he continued.

“He is caring, organized, motivating, enthusiastic, and has a vision of togetherness that directly relates to our Squire athletic culture.”

Brandewie left Manchester in 2019 to go back to Minister, where he and his wife both grew up, for a chance to teach and coach there.

“It was the right decision to get back to our roots, have our son (Hayden), and have him around his grandparents,” Brandewie said. “It was also an opportunity to be around a football team that had won two state titles in the past seven years.

It was just an opportunity to be around that on a daily basis, see a different program and see what I like from each, and further develop a program that I believe in

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April 22, 2020

Thrifters everywhere await return to life as normal

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By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com I feel a deep sense of excitement as I walk through the doors. A kid-ish rush of adrenaline starts to pump through me as I prepare for a treasure hunt, not knowing what I will find.

My fellow thrifters may recognize these sensations and will understand the amount of sadness I am feeling during this time of stay-at-home orders and quarantines.

I began thrifting in college as a means of finding cheap clothing and cheap dishes and other household items for my dorm and later on my apartment.

Soon, the cheapness was just an added perk to the realization that by shopping second hand, I was reducing my carbon footprint and contributing to efforts to save our planet. I also loved the excitement of finding a unique shirt or pair of sun-

glasses or a cute mug.

I fell in love with wearing clothing that I wouldn’t see many other people wearing, and decorating my home with unique vintage décor.

With the nature of thrift shops, new things are added to the floor every day and they are bought or removed from the floor just as fast. With a fear of missing out on good finds, I would often visit various thrift stores from one to three times a week.

That part of my week was my way of implementing self-care and relaxation.

Since the stay-athome order was announced, I have greatly missed that part of my weeks and found myself having dreams about thrift-

ing, waking up excited about my new finds only to realize that the fun new shirt was only imaginary.

I know that compared to what many people are going through currently, missing my weekly trips to the thrift store to spend shopping money may seem very privileged, and I agree. I am very lucky to be able to have and being able to sustain a hobby that requires money and I recognize that the sadness I am feeling due to the absence of that hobby is very small in comparison to the sickness, death, job loss, and struggles that others are facing. I also strongly believe that feelings should be felt no matter how small, and it is okay to

be missing the small things in life that used to seem so normal during this unprecedented time.

By feeling emotions, no matter how big or small, it could drive us to discover ways to better ourselves and our community. In this case, I have realized how much I have taken for granted the simple joys in my life and the people who make those things possible.

I know that as things get back to the way they were before the pandemic, our “normal” will be different. I think that after a community goes through something like this, things will never be completely the same again, but as things

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It’s easy to fill a cart with various items at thrift stores. Photo by Mandy Underwood return to some version as normal, I cannot wait to get back into thrifting. I am sure everyone has something they are looking forward to as well.

My hope is that as we get these things back, the dinners with friends at restaurants, the nights at the movie theatre or trips to the malls, or in my case the thrift store, I hope we

remember to not take these simple things for granted, and remember to be kind to the people who make those joys in our lives possible. It shouldn’t have taken a pandemic to help us remember the people behind the scenes making these privileges easily accessible, but now that we have remembered them, I hope we never stop.

Wabash library officials seek memories of life during Covid-19 pandemic

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Wabash Carnegie Public Library officials are encouraging Wabash County residents of all ages to document how their lives have changed during the COVID-19 outbreak.

After the pandemic is over, the library staff plans to collect and preserve a record of what life was like during this tumultuous time.

“Even something as simple as what foods you can’t find at a grocery store, or how your family’s Easter celebrations changed this year will interest future historians,” said Laura Beutler, Youth Services Assistant. “We want to record as much as possible now so that this time in history is preserved.”

To guide journaling efforts, optional selfinterview forms are available on the library’s website. A simplified version is available for younger children, as well.

While the library

staff is primarily encouraging residents to provide written accounts, they are also interested in photo documentation of this moment in history. All of the information gathered will also be shared with Wabash County Museum for their archives.

“The most important information to include is your name, along with where and when you’re writing,” Beutler explained. “You can share as much or as little as you like about your daily routine while we flatten the curve,” she continued.

Journals can be hand-written or typed. Digital documents can be submitted to the library at laura@wabash.lib.in. us or archives@wabashmuseum.org. Physical journals can be turned in to the library when the building re-opens to the public.

The Wabash County property tax bills were mailed Thursday, April 9, Wabash County Treasurer LuAnn Layman said.

Those who have not received their bill should please contact her office at 260-5630661, ext 1259.

Due to the COVID19 Public Health Emergency the Wabash County Court House is closed to the public at this time.

However, Layman said, there are several other options for payments, including: By mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope for a returned receipt Many of the local banks collect for the county A black drop box at the basement entrance of the Court House Online. Fees do apply Property taxes remain due on May 11, 2020, however per Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Executive Order counties are to waive penalties on payments made after May 11, 2020 for a period of 60 days.

Taxpayers are encouraged to make timely payment (May 11) in order to ensure orderly operations of government. Our schools, cities, towns, libraries, townships and other entities are relying on this money to operate.

“As Wabash County Treasurer I am working to ensure that the 2019 payable 2020 tax billing cycle will go as smoothly as possible,” Layman said. “We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding during this difficult time.

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

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Joby Kaufman, 82

Angela Bowling, 40

Dr. Fred Haggerty, 88

Co-owner of Etna Acres

Loved animals

Dedicated physician

Nov. 28, 1937 – April 16, 2020

July 5, 1979 – April 12, 2020

Feb. 15, 1932 – April 5, 2020

Joby Kunkler Kaufman, 82, of Andrews, passed away at 7:56 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at her residence. Joby was born in Hollywood, Calif., on Nov. 28, 1937, to the late Robert and Judy Kunkler. She was raised in Crystal Lake, Ill. Joby later gained a stepfather, Eddie O’Neil.

Joby attended Hanover and Huntington colleges. She met Gene Robert Kaufman at Hanover College in Madison and they wed, on the campus, on March 25, 1959.Along with Gene’s parents and family, together they built Etna Acres Golf Course. Joby was co-owner of Etna Acres.

She loved picking the driving range and sitting in the sun to watch the birds. She sought to make everyone feel welcome at Etna Acres. Joby was well known for her cheeseburgers, but you had to promise not to tell anyone.

Joby was a member of Alpha Delta Pi and Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star in Wabash. Joby also served as a Girl Scout leader.

Joby and Gene raised two daughters at the course; JoDee (Gary) Dale, of Andrews and Jeannie (Bob) Stienke, of Wabash; grandchildren Devin (Kelli) Dale, of Wabash, Dayna Dale, of Andrews, Julia (Andrew) Wegeng, of Indianapolis and Rylan Porter, of Indianapolis.

Etna Acres has been the location for numerous golf fundraisers through the years. In lieu of flowers, if you have participated in one of those outings, please consider a donation to one of the charities. A couple that she felt most passionate about included the Shriners Hospital and Folds of Honor.

Per Joby’s request, there will be a private family service held at Etna Acres Golf Course.

To give the family your love and support, visit www.mcdonaldfunerals.com. The family would appreciate kind words, memories of Joby and prayers for the family.Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash.

Eddie Howard, 62 Loved the woods Aug. 6, 2020 – April 17, 2020 Eddie D. Howard, 62, Pierceton died April 17, 2020. He was born Aug. 6, 1957.

A graveside service was April 21 at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Angela M. Bowling, 40, passed away at 1:57 a.m., on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her home.

She was born on July 5, 1979 in Wabash to the late Clayton Bowling and Phyllis (Waite) Jivery.

She was a 1997 graduate of Southwood High School.

Angela is survived by her mother, Phyllis (Terry) Jivery of LaFontaine; three children, Tiffany N. Key of Kokomo, Austin S. Key and Sadie M. Waite both of LaFontaine; brothers, Jeremy (Leia) Waite of LaFontaine and Chuck (Laura) Bowling of Conn.; grandmother, Eileen Waite of Wabash; several nieces and nephews and special friend, Greg Leins of Kendallville.

She loved her children, family, animals, music, movies, coloring and her close friends.

Angela was an amazing person that touched so many lives during her short time here. She will be missed greatly.

Private family services will be held, and a public memorial service will possibly be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, IN 46992.

Jean A. Waymire, 84 Former beautician Feb. 8, 1936 – April 17, 2020 Jean A. Waymire, 84, of rural Wabash, went home to be with her Lord at 8:13 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2020 at her home. She was born Feb. 8, 1936 in Wabash County to J. Howard and Bernice P. (Kamp) Hetzler.

Jean was a 1954 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Hugh R. Waymire in Wabash on June 27, 1959; he died April 22, 2006. She was a beautician for 10 years, was the hairdresser for Hoover-Miner Funeral Home, and also cooked at Millers Merry Manor West, retiring in 2002. She enjoyed reading and working puzzles.

She is survived by two sons, Hugh R. “Duke” (Jennifer) Waymire II and John V. Waymire, both of Wabash; two grandsons, Ethan P.M. Waymire of Indianapolis, and Derek J. Waymire of Wabash; two sisters, Dorothy (Richard) Merrick of Wabash, and Betty (James) Vrooman of Noblesville; and her sister-in-law, Shelvia Hetzler of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her brother William Hetzler.

Graveside services and burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash with Solomon David officiating. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Creation Museum in Petersburg, Ky. The memorial guest book for Jean may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Dr. Fred Emmett Haggerty, 88 of Greencastle passed away on April 5, 2020.

He was born Feb. 15, 1932, in Dawson, Mont. to parents Frieda and Charles, the eldest of six children.

He was proceeded in death by his brother Ed; sister Florence; first wife, Mary Lynn, and second wife, Nancy.

He is survived by his sisters Ann, Jesse, and Edna; children with Mary Lynn, Fred, Leslie Ann, and James, as well as step-children Mike, Joel, Tom, Andrea, and Sarah; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.

Fred’s early life was spent growing up in the small farming community of LaFontaine along with his five sisters and brothers, aunt, uncles, and cousins during the Depression. During this time, he became an Eagle Scout. After graduating high school, he joined the Air Force’s cadet program, becoming an officer. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force after serving in the Strategic Air Command as part of flight crews on B52’s and various experimental aircraft in the 1950’s.

While in the Air Force he met and married his first wife, Lynn. He returned to his studies to obtain his undergraduate degree from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1961 and his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1966. Soon after, Fred, Lynn, and their children moved to Greencastle and established his family medicine practice.

A giving and dedicated physician, he provided medical care to the local community including DePauw University and volunteered his time teaching at IU School of Medicine. As a recognized professional leader, he served as president of the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians from 1989 to 1990.

Fred was an involved member of the community and held positions of deacon, elder, and trustee of Disciples of Christ Church in Greencastle. He was active in community organizations, providing leadership, such as Kiwanis and Rotary.

In his later years, he moved to Brazil, to share a home with his second wife, Nancy, and become a loving and active father to her five teenage and young adult children.

Fred loved being with family and many special friends, drinking fine wine and martini’s, traveling, reading, astronomy, playing guitar, annually attending the Indianapolis 500, and enjoying classical music.

A private graveside interment in IOOF La Fountain Cemetery is planned. An additional service with family and friends will take place at a future date.

Memorials and donations can be sent to COVID-19 Relief Fund or United Way of Putnam County at http://www.unitedwayofputnamcounty.org/covid-relief-fund Arrangements are being handled by GlancyH.Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com

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Clifford G. Betten, 75

Sophie Egner

Loved NASCAR

Beloved daughter

Feb. 27, 1945 – April 6, 2020

April 18, 2020 – April 19, 2020

Clifford G. Betten, 75, North Manchester passed away April 6, 2020 at 9:55 a.m. at his residence. Born Feb. 27, 1945 in Huntington, Clifford was one of seven children born to Andrew and Hattie (Overlander) Betten.

Clifford served in the United States Army from 1965-1967 and was stationed in Vietnam.

After being honorably discharged, he married Martha S. Flora on Aug. 17, 1969. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 286, North Manchester and VFW Post 286, Wabash.

Clifford worked at the Manchester Foundry for 33 and a half years as a molder, retiring in 1999.

He was a NASCAR enthusiast and loved watching game shows and other television, but especially loved spending time with his grandkids and family. Clifford was a man of few words, but what he said, he meant.

The memory of Clifford Betten will be forever remembered by his wife, Martha Betten of North Manchester; daughters, Ann (Stacy) Shepler of Wabash, Barbara (Lewis) Ozenbaugh of Ijamsville, Brenda (Todd) Shobe of Wilmington, Ohio; brother Clarence (Cindy) Betten of Laketon; sisters, Marie Niccum and Evelyn Clark both of North Manchester; six grandchildren, Josh Wright, Shelby Wright, Andrea (Skyler) Stapleton, Nathan Ozenbaugh, Zach Ozenbaugh, and Michael Shobe; two great-grandchildren, Kaylynn Wright and Iris Marie Stapleton. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, George “Sonny” Betten; and two sisters, Dora Moyer and Bertha Kline.

A graveside service was April 9, 2020, at Fairview Cemetery, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Clifford G. Betten, memorial contributions may be made to Parkview Health and Hospice, 1900 Carew Street Suite 6, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805 or Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Rod Dias, 70 Enjoyed riding motorcycles Aug. 2, 1949 – April 16, 2020 Roddy “Rod” Lee Dias, 70, of Wabash, died at 3:18 a.m., Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born Aug. 2, 1949, in Wabash to James S. Dias and Edna (Rinearson) Tyner.

Rod was a 1968 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Virginia “Jenny” (Robinson) Stapleton in Wabash on June 23, 2000. He worked at Dana in Andrews, at Controls/Invensys in North Manchester, and several years at Celotex in Lagro. Rod was a member of the Lagro American Legion. He enjoyed eating, riding motorcycles, and talking to people.

He is survived by his wife, Jenny Dias of Wabash; three children, Anthony Dias of Bunker Hill, Angela Durben of Kokomo, and Christopher Dias of Fairmount; two grandsons, Coty Dias of Kentucky, and Brandt Durben of Kokomo; and his sister, Dixie (Tom) Sullivan of Pittsboro. He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-son, Aaron Stapleton.

Private family services will be at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

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Sophie Elle Egner was born on Saturday, April 18, 2020, to Joe and Brianne (Walgamuth) Egner. Small but strong, she fought valiantly for ten hours before passing away peacefully in her mother’s arms on Sunday, April 19th, 2020. During that time Sophie was baptized by her father, and her family finds peace in the knowledge they will someday hold their angel again.

With blonde-hair and a nose to match that of her big sister, Sophie was deeply loved despite her short time on earth. Her family looked forward to her arrival with joyful anticipation, and her big sister often snuggled next to her in her mother’s tummy. Sophie will always remain her parents’ precious baby and Vivian’s little sister.

In addition to her parents, Sophie is survived by her sister, Vivian Kate; maternal grandparents, Patrick and LaVerta “Shelly” Walgamuth; paternal grandparents, Edward Egner and Daryl and Kelli Shoemaker; greatgrandparents, Judy Walgamuth, Ethel (Ernie) McQueary, Carolyn (Kent) Harting and Jim (Lisa) Shoemaker; aunts and uncles, Katie (Corey) Kosins, Erin (Charlie Peters) Egner, Caitlin (Matt Kopchinski) Jackson and Sydney (Brad Higginson) Jordan; and cousins, Jaelyn, Charlotte and Chloe Peters and Cora and Kyler Kosins. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Terry Walgamuth, LaVerta Sundheimer, Lewis Moore, Donald Egner and Beth Shoemaker.

Private family services will be held on Friday, April 24, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Dennis DiBenedetto and Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Sophie Elle Egner, memorial contributions may be made to Manchester Early Learning Center, 705 North Market Street, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Daniel’s Place, 113 West Main Street, North Manchester, IN 46962.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Awilda Hoos, 89 Loved gardening Dec. 6, 1930 – April 16, 2020

Alwilda Jean “Willie” Hoos, 89, of Peru passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 16, 2020. She was born on Dec. 6, 1930 in Marion, the daughter of Joseph C. and Montie Snyder Hussong. Willie attended school in Lincolnville and she married Wilfred Hoos in Lincolnville on May 1, 1953 and he preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 2003.

“Aunt Sis” as she was affectionately known, loved gardening, planting flowers and sewing. She made many hand stitched quilts for family and friends. She and her husband owned and operated Hoos Cleaning Service until their retirement in 1986.

Alwilda is survived by her nephews Ken (Belinda) Hussong of Marion, Gary (Connie) Hussong of Jonesborough, Brian (Karen) Hussong of Marion, Ronnie (Susan) Poland Sr. of Peru, Thomas Poland of Peru; sister-in-law, Betty Hussong of Marion; special friends Randy and Louann Prokop; and two special companions, her dog Maggie and her cat Miss Kitty.

Willie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a brother, Charles Hussong.

The family of Alwilda has requested that in lieu of sending flowers, plant a flower in her memory in your yard this spring.

A graveside service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 with Ken Hussong officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home.

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James Summers, 92

Ramon Mattern, 81

Retired farmer

Worked for farmers

May 31, 1927 – April 17, 2020

Sept. 19, 1938 – April 18, 2020

James Dorwin Summers, 92, of Lagro, died April 17, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Wabash. He was born May 31, 1927 to Carl S. and Marie (Crumrine) Summers.Jim was a 1946 graduate of Lincolnville High School. He married Marjorie Ellen McCoshim at the Lincolnville Evangelical United Brethren Parsonage on March 6, 1949. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Lincolnville United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Ellen Summers of Lagro; two children, Janice (Ron) Haney of Wabash, and William R. Summers of Lagro; granddaughter, Cori (Bryon) Horn and great-granddaughter, Ava Mae Horn, all of Columbus; and three brothers, Jack (Carolyn) Summers and Robert “Bob” (Joyce) Summers, both of Wabash, and Bernard (Becky) Summers of Bedford, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters.

Graveside services will be in Mississinewa Cemetery, Somerset. Preferred memorial is Lincolnville United Methodist Church.The memorial guest book for Jim may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Ramon Lynn Mattern, 81, of Marion passed away at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his home, after a long illness. Carey Services in Marion has furnished “special needs” for Ramon for several years. He was born Sept. 19, 1938 in Wabash to Jack W. and Arbutus M. (Williams) Mattern.

He is survived by his loving companion, Shirley Puckett; two brothers, Jon (Shirley) Mattern and Steven (Judith) Mattern; and two sisters, Marilyn (John) Boardman and Janet Johnson.

Ramon grew up in Wabash, attended two years at Somerset School and worked for farmers. He loved to ride his bicycle all over. He attended the Wabash Alliance Church most of his life with his parents.

In accordance with the COVID-19 social restrictions and a concern for public safety, there will be no visitation or service. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Penny Denise Sisto, 55 Passionate about special education March 20, 1965 – April 20, 2020

Penny Denise Sisto, 55, died on April 20, 2020 at home in North Manchester.

Penny was the daughter of Jim and Vickie Smith, who survive. Also surviving are her children, Natalie (Johnny Echavarria) Sisto, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Nick (Blaire Martin) Sisto, of West Lafayette. In addition, Penny is survived by her sister Sara (Bryan) Hooe, of Odenton, Md.; her aunts and uncles Terry (Brenda) Smith, of Rushville, and Gordon (Pam) Smith, of Indianapolis; and cousins Dusty (Jennifer) Smith, Ryan (Stetson) Smith, Eric (Angie) Smith, Jeff Smith, Makensie Smith, and Sawyer Smith.

Penny was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kenneth and Mabel Smith, and Frank and Betty Smith.

Penny was born in Rushville, on March 20, 1965. She lived the first four years of her life in Milroy, and then grew up in Van Buren. Penny graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1983 and attended Ball State University and California State University.

Penny lived six years in Dallas, Texas, two years in Cumberland, Md., and twenty-two years in Redondo Beach, Calif. before moving to North Manchester in 2016.

Her professional life centered on the areas of administrative support and special education. At various times, she worked at Custer Cashway Lumber, Essex Group, American Freeform, Mahan Western Industries, Levolor Company, Redondo Beach Unified School District, Manchester Community Schools, and the Manchester Early Learning Center. She found her true calling in work with pre-school and elementary aged special needs students, particularly those on the autism spectrum.

Although Penny did not regularly attend a church, she believed that Jesus was her Savior. She is joining in heaven those who have gone before her, especially her beloved MaMaw Mabel and PaPaw Kenny.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrations of life will be held on a later date in Van Buren and Redondo Beach.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the nonprofit of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service.

Police and fire reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents April 7 At 4:40 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kevin M. Shorter, 59, North Manchester ran off the road on County Road 300 East near County Road 700 North.

April 8 At 8:43 p.m., a vehi-

cle driven by Christopher D. Clark, 38, North Manchester collided with a deer on State Road 114 near County Road 400 East.

April 9 At 5:02 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mark E. Brubaker, 59, North Manchester collided with an animal on County Road 950 North near State Road

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At 11:48 p.m., a vehicle driven by Bryttani L. Spino, 26, Wabash ran off the road on Baumbauer Road near Meridian Road.

April 14 At 4:16 a.m., a vehicle driven by Nathan A. Black, 26, Urbana collided with a deer on State Road 218 near County Road 700 East.

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Oct. 17, 1937 – April 18, 2020 Janet Elaine Leonhard, 82, of North Manchester, died April 18, 2020.

She was born Oct. 17, 1937 in North Manchester to Telford Ferol and Hilda Ernestine (Tracy) Waechter.

Elaine was a 1955 graduate of Central High School, received her bachelor’s degree from Manchester College in 1959, and her master’s degree from St. Francis University in 1965. She was an elementary school teacher and reading coordinator, teaching Kindergarten through 2nd grade from 1959-1994. Elaine was a member of the North Manchester United Methodist Church since 1952, and also belonged to the Tri-Kappa Sorority, the Ivy Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star, and the Indiana State Retired Teachers Association. She was given the Outstanding Young Women of America award in 1970. Elaine enjoyed cross stitching, sewing, and reading. She is survived by two children, G. William “Bill” (Denise) Leonhard II of North Manchester, and Stephanie Ann (Andy) Castleman of Carmel; six grandchildren, Brandy (Austin) Greer of North Manchester, Brooke (Grant) Lawson of Fishers, Tristan (Eryn) Leonhard of Valparaiso, Brad (Rachel) Briner of Kendallville, Taylor Leonhard of St. Louis, Mo., and Tierney Leonhard of Lansing, Ill.; seven great grandchildren; and her brother, Phillip (Carol) Waechter of North Reddington Beach, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandson Tanner Leonhard.

Private services will be held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Preferred memorials are Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, or the Tanner Alexander Leonhard Memorial Endowment Fund at Manchester University.The memorial guest book for Elaine may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Lois Welsh, 84 Feb. 10, 1936 – April 12, 2020 Lois E. Welsh, 84, of Janesville, had the most blessed Easter because she went to be with her Lord and Savior with her family at her side. She was born on Feb. 10, 1936 in Rockwood, Pa. to the late Byron M. and Mary V. (Schumaker) Baer. She married Rev. Gerald Welsh on Christmas Eve 1955.

She worked for Rock Haven Nursing Home for over 20 years until her retirement.

She was a faithful church member of Resonate Church, formerly the Christian Missionary Alliance. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren became her greatest pride and joy. Lois touched everyone she met with her sweet and gentle nature. She enjoyed her phone calls with her sisters Katie and Anita and her friends and neighbors Jeannie Steinhoff and Lois Potter.

Lois is survived by her children, Gerald “Jerry” (Nancy) Welsh, Jamie (Gia) Welsh, and Danny (Connie) Welsh; her grandchildren, Brannon King, Ethan, and Aiden Welsh; her great grandchildren, Hallie, Nova, and Kian King; and her siblings, Bobby (Jane) Baer, Katie (Frank) Berarducci, Anita Klink, and Max Baer; and a special son-in-law, Russell Jacobusse. Lois is preceded in death by her husband Rev. Gerald Welsh; daughter Teri Jacobusse; parents Byron and Mary Baer; sister Rita Heinbaugh; and brother Glenn Baer.

Please visit www.whitcomb-lynch.com to send condolences to the family.

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Honeywell announces new shows The Honeywell Foundation looks forward to re-opening its properties and once again welcoming guests into the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater for evenings of entertainment scheduled for July and beyond. The Honeywell Foundation understands that plans could change, but is moving forward with new performances in the hopes of bringing the community together for evenings of celebrating art.

The following shows went on sale to the public on Friday, April 10.

Should a performance be cancelled in response to COVID-19, a 100 percent refund will be issued. Should a performance rescheduled in response to COVID-19, the ticket buyer will be notified via email or phone call and the purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. If the guests are unable to attend the new show date, the ticket buyer will receive a 100 percent refund.

Eli Young Band – Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. – Eli Young Band burst on the country scene more than a decade ago and quickly became a multiplatinum sensation. Their hits include “Crazy Girl,” “Even if it Breaks Your Heart,” “Drunk Last Night,” and “Love Ain’t.” Ticket prices include $25, $35, and limited premium seating at $100. Tickets will be available via HoneywellCenter.org/eliyoung-band or by calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102. Show night dining is available for this performance.

Daughtry – Saturday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. – Daughtry has release five albums, all of which reached Billboard’s Top Ten and have combined sales of more than nine million copies in the US. The band’s self-titled debut was the bestselling album of 2007 and included four number one hits including the GRAMMYnominated smash “It’s Not Over.” The album “Leave This Town” reached number one, “Break the Spell” was certified gold, and “Baptized” featured the platinum-selling single “Waiting for Superman.” Ticket prices include $65, $85, and limited premium seating at $125. VIP packages for this show are available. Tickets will be available via HoneywellCenter.org/daug htry or by calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102. Show night dining is available for this performance.

The British Invasion Years – Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. – The nostalgic tribute spans the entire 60s era with music from both sides of the Atlantic with three acts in one. First, you’ll hear songs by iconic British groups including The Zombies, Dave Clark Five, The Rolling Stones, Herman’s Hermits, and more. The American Response follows, with music

by The Monkees, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, The Mamas and The Papas, and The Turtles. The journey concludes with an extraordinary finale featuring the four lads who started it all: The Beatles. Ticket prices

include $19, $29, and limited premium seating at $49.

Tickets will be available via HoneywellCenter.org/briti sh-invasion or by calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102. Show night dining is available for this performance.

Jeanne Robertson: The Still Rocking Tour – Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. – Humorist Jeanne Robertson charms audiences with her witty depictions and observations about life around herself. She tours nationally and appears regularly at the Grand ‘Ole Opry. Her talent for family-friendly and comical storytelling is highlighted in her popular anecdotes including “Don’t Go to Vegas Without a Baptist,” “Don’t Bungee Jump Naked,” and “Don’t Send a Man to the Grocery Store.” Ticket prices include $26, $39, and limited premium seating at $75.

Tickets will be available via HoneywellCenter.org/jean ne-robertson or by calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102. Show night dining is available for this performance.

Ronnie Milsap – Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. – Ronnie Milsap has topped the country charts more than a dozen times with hits including “Let My Love Be Your Pillow” and “What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life.” Milsap was awarded six GRAMMYs and a dozen CMA Awards, including four turns as Male Vocalist of the Year. His success in the country arena spilled over into the pop world thanks to the hits “I Wouldn’t Have Missed It for the World” and

“Any Day Now.” Ticket prices include $34, $45, and limited premium seating at $100.

Tickets will be available via HoneywellCenter.org/ronn ie-milsap or by calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102. Show night dining is available for this performance. This performance is sponsored by Arnold’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts.

Little River Band – Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. – The Little River Band enjoyed huge success in the 70s and 80s with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits including “Lady,” “Reminiscing,” “Cool Change,” “Lonesome Loser,” “The Night Owls,” “Take It Easy On Me,” “Help Is on Its Way,” and many more. Ticket prices include $40, $55, and limited premium seating at $100. Tickets will be available via HoneywellCenter.org/little -river-band or by calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102. Show night dining is available for this performance. This performance is sponsored by First Merchants Bank.

Should a performance be cancelled in response to COVID-19, a 100 percent refund will be issued. Should a performance rescheduled in response to COVID-19, the ticket buyer will be notified via email or phone call and the purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. If the guests are unable to attend the new show date, the ticket buyer will receive a 100 percent refund.

Adrianna Catt Michael Dewey

Adrianna Catt and Michael Dewey were wed on April 4, 2020 at a friend’s home in Wabash.

Due to the social distancing requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple was unable to marry around many friends and family. They plan to have a larger celebration next year around their one-year anniversary. Adrianna and Michael reside in Kokomo.

Roann group gets downtown grant Roann Community Heritage/Main Street got a grant in the amount of $4,893.00. This funding will install the following: A mural on the Roann Community Building, downtown wayfinding signage, a welcome sign to the downtown business district, and three benches. Two area artists will oversee the project and will utilize art students to help bring the project to life.

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Food pantries lots of clothes and thing for people who need them to take. All of that has stopped.

We now are asking our clients to stay in their cars. Our volunteers carry the groceries out to the clients’ cars. We are doing our best to keep everyone healthy and fed.”

FISH of Wabash is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday. If wanting to take advantage of the services offered by FISH of Wabash, please call ahead at 260-563-5151.

“If people can’t or don’t feel like they can get out, we can try to line up a delivery for them. FISH can always use more volunteers. For anyone wishing to volunteer, we ask that you please call ahead to make sure we have less than 10 people in the pantry at a time,” Shoue told The Paper.

Also, during this time of uncertainty, the Campus Pantry at M a n c h e s t e r University has been serving students who remain on campus.

Although classes are not happening in person, Manchester University students continue to take classes. Most do so from home, but some were compelled by circumstances to live on campus or in neighborhoods nearby.

“COVID-19 sent a lot of students home, but it left others here in town with little to do but study. Some have limited access to food,” said Ali Goetcheus, director of civic engagement and theAcorns service office.

With the Indiana governor’s stay-athome order in place, even students living nearby could not get to the theAcor ns|Campus Pantry inside the Augustus and Lockie Chinworth Center, and few have easy access to transportation for shopping.

Challenging circumstances led to a delivery service.

“Our students are able to ‘shop’ through a menu of items that we have available in the panty.

On Thursdays, we are able to fill a student’s request and drop it off where they live,” Goetcheus said. “At this time, we are supporting both students on campus and those in the backyard community.”

The pantry serves 20 to 25 students a week.

Most of those served have access to a dorm-size refrigerator and microwave, so the pantry concentrates on supplying items that make sense: Half a gallon of milk that fits in a

...continued from Page 1 small fridge; one-person servings; and dried goods. Ramen noodles, peanut butter, jelly, bread, milk and snack items are among foods available.

Most students who live on campus are on the meal plan, so for them the pantry is supplying “gap food,” Goetcheus said.

Those who live in the University apartments and in neighborhoods around campus rely on the pantry to help out with meals.

The food pantry is made possible thought MU’s partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, M a n c h e s t e r Fellowship of Churches Food Pantry, Sodexo Food Service, MU vending contractors and donations from the public.

Donations may be made at h t t p s : / / w w w. m a n chester.edu/alumni/c ampus-pantry-donation-form.

As of the C o m m u n i t y Cupboard, an asset of Living Well in Wabash County has been steady when it comes to the services it provides, according to Beverly Ferry, Chief Executive Officer of Living Well in Wabash County.

“We are not yet seeing the spike in house-

holds that we saw in 2008 which continued until 2016,” said Ferry.

“However, the monthly food give away provided by Second Harvest of East Central Indiana in collaboration with Living Well in Wabash County served 876 households despite being on an off day due to Good Friday.

Tailgates held on a different day are usually less attended.

Looking back on records, it is not unusual to see a spike, but not on an off day. To see an increase of 25% is quite unusual. The tailgate numbers are a barometer of what is to come. Based on that, our projections are that we will see at least a 25% increase in need, but in reality we anticipate it being even more than the 25%.”

The Community cupboard also struggled with providing foods once people began stripping the shelves at the grocery stores.

“Grocery stores are our normal source of donated frozen meat, but that took a dramatic dive when people were literally stripping the shelves,” she said.

“That really hurt in March. As stores replenish and restock, the meat donations have

Triathlon coming to county Visit Wabash County and the Dam to Dam Wabash County Century Ride committee are pleased to announce the launch of an extreme triathlon, DAM(N)!MAN! fueled

by INGUARD Health.

This year will mark the inaugural year for this event to be organized professionally and open to the public for registration.

DAM(N)!MAN! (D!M!) will take place on the same day as the Wabash County Dam to Dam Century Ride and will incorporate the newest and longest 150-mile bike route. Additionally triathletes who participate in the D!M! will start the day with a 3.1-mile swim and end the event with a 31-mile run.

What differentiates this triathlon from others like an

Ironman is the increased distance of each leg of the event.

A typical long-distance triathlon course consists of a 2.4-mile swim, 112mile bicycle ride, and a 26.2-mile (marathon) run.

D!M! appeals to a set of triathletes that are looking to conquer their next-level adventure.

D!M! was co-founded three years ago by a group of local ultraathletes who wanted to leverage the Dam to Dam Bike Ride into something more challenging while taking advantage of the natural assets and landscape of Wabash County.

“D!M! is an awesome grassroots triathlon. Come check it out if you have the nerve, are laughs-focused, don’t need someone handing you oranges or

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bossing you around,” said INGUARD’s CEO and ultra-athlete Parker Beauchamp.

INGUARD Health is a health and wellness company providing wearable devices, healthy food, challenges, prizes, health analytics, and health insurance to individuals and employers.

To advance their mission of making healthy choices more accessible, Beauchamp supports events that inspire health in Wabash and around the region.

The DAM(N)!MAN! Triathlon and Wabash County Dam to Dam Century Ride will take place on Sunday, Sept. 13. The biking event will celebrate its 11th year.

“Visit Wabash County is thrilled about the addition of the extreme triathlon to our adventure series,” said Katie

Jones, marketing assistant for Visit Wabash County and organizing liaison for the event. “It wouldn’t be possible without the vision and support from INGUARD Health and their overall commitment to wellness in our community.”

Registration is now open for the triathlon and the bike ride.

improved. Based upon our experience of 2008 through 2014, we know there will be increased demand that will require additional funding.”

The organization was awarded a grant from the Community Foundation in April, which will help to offset the difference.

“With that grant we were able to purchase 100 one-pound packages of frozen hamburger and the market donated another seventy pounds.

Potential food shortages due to closure of processing plants nation-wide will decrease the amount of meat stores will have to donate,” said Ferry.

Rather than our normal client choice

operation (pantry clients go with a volunteer into the pantry) with each household making their own selections, C o m m u n i t y Cupboards switched the pantry to a drive through operation, providing pre-bagged items.

The pantry team wears gloves and masks, but the space in the pantry cannot accommodate the need for volunteers to keep six feet apart. As of last week, the pantry was switched to delivery using Wabash County P u b l i c Transportation. The Indiana National Guard helped by moving shelf stable foods to the main room of the senior center.

That enables more space between volunteers who bag the food and more room in the actual pantry for bagging fresh produce and frozen meats.

Wabash County residents should call Wabash County Transit Dispatch at 260-563-4475 to request delivery.

Transit will also pick up from other pantries and deliver to the home of any pantry client. The larger pantries in Wabash County are all income based.

This has not changed with the current pandemic, but what has changed is that clients’ current income is accepted rather than an annualized amount.

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LaFontaine Town Council meeting canceled Vincennes University.

You will see Quentin out mowing, cutting weeds, and painting along with other jobs needing done for the summer. Quentin is the son of Pacia and Christian Perry of rural LaFontaine. Don’t forget to register your golf cart. Golf cart registrations are 25.00 per year. We will need the owner’s driver’s license, a copy of the insurance information. A sticker with next year as the expiration date to be placed on the cart. Please remember no golf carts on country roads. There are summer festival books for the State of Indiana in the town hall. Just stop by and ask for one or two.

Thank you all for your cooperation while the town hall lobby is closed.

Together we can do this!!

PARENTS, if you are looking for additional reading opportunities for you or your kids look no more. Our local Little Free Library, located in the box at the Community Building in beautiful downtown LaFontaine is open and available to all. As schools and libraries closed our steward packed the box with books for kids. There are activity books as well as picture books, beginning chapter books and award-winning books for kids all in our little library box downtown.

Remember, no check out, no check in, no fines, just look through the books and take what you need and want. If you have books at home that your kids have read and are ready to exchange, we welcome contributions, but you may choose

to keep the books you take or pass them on to others. Please take advantage of this Little Free Library to keep your kids engaged with reading. More advanced reading is well hidden behind all the children’s books so don’t be discouraged if you are looking for something for yourself.

OUR CONDOLENCE and prayers to the family and friends of Angela M. Bowling and Gary Ancil.

WORDS OF WISDOM “If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks.

I’ve had them; everybody has had them.

But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” Michael Jordan HAPPY BIRTHDAY Carol Drook, Ryanne Miller April 24, Pastor Susan, Bev Kelley April 26, Rylee Fennell, Chris Finch, Rick Nieman, Karen Stouffer, April 27, Kellie ridgeway, troy Sellers April 28, Brendan ridgeway, Diana Heath, Leonard Wynk April 29, Jeri Friedersdorf April 30 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Ken and Chris Tomak April 27, Rex and Melissa Perlich, April 28 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

Beginning in May, the North Manchester Farmers Market will have a new location starting Saturday, May 2. It will now be located at Ogan’s Landing in North Manchester on South Mill Street from 8 a.m. until noon. Participants will be practicing safe hygiene and social distancing at the market (but it will be a normal “walkaround” market), so please stay tuned for more announcements closer to the market

and June 17. Ruth Ann Dyson and Ellen Rensberger are in charge. If you are in need and you cannot wait until they are open, feel free to call 765-833-5962 for assistance.

Field of Grace Church, pastored by the Rev. and Mrs. Steven Reshkus has

There is an Urbana resident that has lived his entire life here. Most of you will recognize this iconic man, Orville Chamberlain. I had the privilege to interview him. I have known Orville and his wife Martha for twenty years or more and wanted my readers to meet him. His was born to John and Altie Chamberlain on Sept. 12, 1925. Orville attended Urbana High School and graduated class of 1943. He would ride a bus to school that had wooden bench seats.

Not very comfortable he said. He stated that there were 13 in his graduating class (3 girls and 10 boys).

He said it was hard to get a girl to dance with you when there were 9 other boys hanging around. He spent all his spare time working on the farm with his father John, two sisters and one brother Max. Yep, that’s right his brother Max Chamberlain, another gentleman who has lived here in Urbana all his life.

Martha went to Linlawn High School in Wabash, Indiana.

She was a cheerleader at this time and graduated in 1946. Orville said he met Martha at a Senior Play that was

Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell 260-774-3665 pinkynova71@ hotmail.com

held at Linlawn in 1946. He said she was the prettiest, neat looking gal he had ever seen. They were married in 1947.

Together they had two children. They now have five grandchildren, 16 great and three great-greatgrandchildren. This is their 73 year of being together and still going strong.

Orville and Martha have traveled all over the world. They have visited 62 different countries and their latest was Egypt.

Orville likes to watch Pro and College Basketball. His main hobbies consist of building small model replicas of buildings in Urbana such as St Peters Church.

Orville’s first car was a 1943 Chevy Belair Coupe. He wishes he still had it today because it was easy to work on and very reliable. Orville is an

Urbana Lion Charter Member and was one of the first to join the club when the club was sanctioned in 1952. He is a very important member in the Urbana Lions Club and will be for many years still to come. One of the top Lion members in my book.

Urbana Class Reunion: The date for this momentous occasion has been moved to June 26, 2021 due to covid-19 outbreak. Direct all inquiries to Wanda Frehse 260-774-3509. If no answer, please leave message and your call will be returned.

Urbana Yoke Parish: Due to the covid-19 virus, we need to cancel the May 6 American Red Cross Blood Drive.

We will see if Aug. 12 would be a good date.

Mark this date and be ready to give. Thank you everyone.

Prayer Concerns: Doris Mattern, Kristina Gamsby, Bonita Snell, Theda Stein, Alma DeVore, Jane Winebrenner, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Max Chamberlain, Dean & Lois Haupert, Duane and Esther Wagner, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim

...continued from Page 12 one also. They are located at 13718 N. 700 W., Roann (north of Stockdale on the Wabash/Miami County line). They are open on the first Wednesday after the first Friday each month from 5-7:00 p.m. Boxes are prepared for each family consisting of eggs,

PARTING SHOTS: Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. ~ William James 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 to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.

Orville’s well known in Urbana

Roann news ROANN COMMUNITY has available to them three food pantries that can be used during these trying times. One is located in the Roann Town Hall. They are available the first and third Wednesday of each month. The next dates they are open is May 6, May 20, June 3

date. We thank everyone for their continued support of the North Manchester Farmers Market!

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will be held on Thursday, April 30 at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, 2306 N. Beckley Street.

The drive will be held from noon until 6 p.m. The Red Cross will be taking extra precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This month’s drive will be by appointment only – NO WALK-INS. To schedule an appointments call 800-7332767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

meat, canned goods and dry goods. LITTLE FREE Pantry sponsored by the Cub & Boy Scouts, is at the Roann United Methodist Church.

This pantry is available any time.

THE DEADLINE for changes to the Roann Lions Club calendar is April 30,

2020. Call Donna at 765-833-5663 to make these changes. There also are some ad spots available.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: April 23 – Mr. & Mrs. Tim Haupert; April 24 – Mr. & Mrs. Cesar Solorzano HAPPY 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; April 28 – Rex Kerr.

Hartley, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and daughter Jackie, Jeff Warnock, Lowell Karns, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney, our Nation, the people that have contracted covid-19, doctors and nurses that are helping the sick to combat this virus, scientists that are trying to develop a vaccine and our Military personnel.

Urbana Community Building is closed to all activities until the covid-19 virus outbreak is over. Also the Urbana Lions want to thank everyone for their generous window donations. The club was able to have the windows replaced and a thank you goes out to Jeff Eiler for doing the installing and removal of the old windows.

Urbana Lions Club is 68 years old this year. The club was chartered on April 15, 1952, with 29 members. The sponsoring club was the Wabash Lions Club.

Birthday Wishes: April 26 Matt Shrider, April 29 Ray Terrell.

Anniversary: April 26 Barry and Jane Swanquist.

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

Due to the Covid-19 virus and the stay home order from the Governor the monthly LaFontaine Town Council meeting had to be canceled for April. Information on the May meeting will be announced as soon as a decision is made as to whether we can gather together or the order is still in effect. TOWN CLEAN UP SCHEDULED—The Town cleanup will be April 23-25 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The dumpsters will be at the wastewater plant on 1050 S. just west of the cemetery on the south side of the road. This is for LaFontaine residents that pay town utilities only. Please bring your utility receipt with you to dump. The Town of LaFontaine received $240,000 as a Community Crossing Grant for paving and doing curbs and sidewalks. Downtown on Branson St from Main St to Walnut Street will be paved, new sidewalks with ADA ramps and curbs will be replaced. There will be other streets in town paved so when the work starts please travel with caution and watch for workers and try to avoid where they are working. Also be conscious when parking on the street when the work begins.

LaFontaine Utility has applied for a USDA grant for continued upgrading of the wastewater plant. The application has just been submitted so we hope to know more about this grant in the next few weeks. We welcome Quentin Perry as a part-time summer employee for the town. Quentin is a Southwood graduate and a student at

NM Farmers Market to open May 2

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www.terrellrealtygroup.com ASSEMBLY OF GOD Gospel Light Assembly of God 347 Southwood Dr.; Neil Jeffrey, pastor.

Su nday School 9:45 a.m. (all ages); Morning 10:30;

Evening Service 6:00 p.m., Kids’ Korral Wednesday Midweek Service 7:00 p.m., Youth Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Sweetwater Assembly of God 2551 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, IN; phone 260-982-6179. Prayer Service at 9a.m.; Worship Service at 10a.m..; Wednesday Evening Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study/Elevate Youth Discipleship/KidzZone “LIVE”.

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Emmanuel Free Will Baptist 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash; Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, pastor. Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Morning Prayer Service 11 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6 p.m.; Bus transportation available, call 5633009.

Erie Street Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie Street, Wabash; phone 563-8616. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. Transportation and nursery available.

Grand Street Baptist Church 1655 Grand Street, Wabash; John Denniston, pastor, phone 765-981-2868; church phone: 563-8409. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Morning Service 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Southside Freewilll Baptist 360 Columbus St., Wabash; Church Phone 260-563-4917; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Pastor Tim Webb CATHOLIC

St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Levi Nkwocha, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 563-4750. Due to the coronavirus ALL masses are cancelled until further notice.

CHRISTIAN

Dora Christian Church located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260-782-2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.

Minister: Mark Wisniewski.

LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765-981-2101; Pastor Brad Wright; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 am. Nursery Available.

Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; Rev. Haley Asberry, Minister; phone 260-5634179; website: www.wabashchristian.org. Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Nursery provided. Find us on Facebook.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH

Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM. CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE

Wabash Alliance Church 1200 N. Cass St., 563-8503; Sunday School all ages 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship (Kidz Worship, ages 4 through Grade 4) 10:45 a.m.; Sunday evening Small Groups 6:00 p.m.; AWANA (ages 3 through Grade 6) and Youth Group (Grade 7 through 12) on Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.; Prayer Meeting on Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Nursery provided. Handicap Accessible.

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Wabash Church of the Brethren 645 Bond Street (off Falls Avenue) 260-563-5291. Doug Veal, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, come join us as we continue the work of Jesus - Peacefully, Simply, Together. HOURS: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. Handicap accessible.

CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Josh Fennell; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages.

CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563-5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available.

COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Lou Hunt. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Congregational Christian Church 310 N. Walnut Street, N. M. www.brightlightccc.org Lead Pastor Sebrena Cline; Associate Pastor Andrew Burch. Sunday mornings 9 a.m. Small Groups/Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Worship Service with Kidz Church.

"A place to Belong, Believe, Become and Build".

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Solomon David, Lead Minister; Michael Eaton, Worship Minister; Nate Plyler, Outreach Middle School Minister; Ryan Keim, Next Steps Minister; Ken Goble, Senior Adults Minister; Taylor McFarland, Women’s Director; David Diener, Student Minister; Tyler Leland, Children’s Minister; Janet Legesse, Early Childhoood Director.

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Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School 9:00 am, Worship Service - 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 856-405-5267.

LUTHERAN Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Pastor Tom Curry. Office phone 260.563.4051. Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. meal with program and activities. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you!

The LCMS Mission Church in North Manchester is holding services each Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. with fellowship time following in the Life Center Building on 7th and Bond Streets. Please come and worship with us. Bring your family and friends. “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” Roman 3:28 NIV. For more information call Pat at 260-6101961 or email to lcmsnorthmanchester@gmail.com.

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Gospel-based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service.

We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity!

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church Services - Sundays: Sunday School 9 AM; Worship: 10 AM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260982-8558. cfcpeople.org The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 1975 Vernon St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260-571-7686. Wherever your Spiritual walk is, join us as we continue on. Verse by Verse - Book

by Book - Chapter by Chapter - Through the Bible. Full Gospel.

Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s County Line Church 3995N 1000W, Andrews, IN; Phone 7863365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Urbana Yoke Parish 75 Half Street in Urbana, phone 260-774-3516, email: urbanaparish@gmail.com. Pastor Larry Wade. Worship 9:30 am, Sunday School 10:45 am, Bible Study Sunday evenings 6:00 pm.

Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.; Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Children’s Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Pastor - Greg Wilburn. Youth Pastor - Jody Tyner. We invite all to come and worship with us. “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 p.m. www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Chris Tiedeman, pastor.

Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Sunday multi-media worship service at 10 a.m. with children’s message, Praise Team, and Choir.

First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, IN 46992, (260) 563-3108, Senior Pastor-Pastor Nathan Whybrew. Pastor of Visitation - Pastor John Cook. Youth Pastor - Pastor Nick Smith.

Sunday Worship Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Communion on the first Sunday of each month. 9:00 a.m.-Bible study, 10:15 a.m.Sunday School for Pre-School & Kindergarten following Children’s message. Nursery available. Director of Children’s Ministry Angel Hostetler, FACT (Families and Christ Together) every Wednesday 4 p.m., meal served. Brianna’s Hope (a program providing hope to individuals, families and communities battling addiction issues), every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. with a meal each week. First Friends Child Care ELM (Early Learning Ministry), Ages 4 weeks thru 12 years, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays, Carolyn Satterfield, Director. Wesley Academy Ages 2 ½ thru Pre-K, Susan Vanlandingham, Director.

LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765981-4021; email: lafontaineumc@gmail.com; website: www.lafontaineumc.org; Susan Shambaugh, Pastor; Worship: 9:30AM, Sunday School: 10:45AM, nursery provided for both.

Lincolnville United Methodist Church 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765-981-2648. lincolnvilleumc.org North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Pastor - Rodger Smith. Morning Worship 10:30am; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00pm. Church is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A place to feel safe and loved!

New Journey Community Church Old W.C. Mills School. 1721 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN. Change is possible! Whether you are overchurched, un-churched, or de-churched you’ll find a fresh start at New Journey. We keep the important things like worship, teaching, community, and serving primary, while letting the unnecessary stuff fade into the background. Our mission is to make life transformation through Jesus Christ accessible to all people. So, come as you are and be made new!

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Bickford offers COVID info As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread across the nation, senior and long- term care facilities are being hit especially hard. And for the most part, there is little or no reporting to the families of loved ones in these facilities regarding active and past COVID-19 cases.

Bickford Senior Living believes transparent communication is more important than ever now.

On April 1, Bickford was the first senior living provider to begin reporting cur-

rent and past cases of COVID-19 among their residents on all 63 websites of their locations in 10 states.

“We owe it to the families of the loved ones in our care to let

them know what is happening in our locations across the nation,” said Andy Eby, one of the four owners of Bickford Senior Living. “Our approach to care has

always been grounded in open communication with our residents, their families and of course our great staff. We believe transparent communication is more important than ever in these difficult times and we urge all of our peers in the senior living and long-term care industry to join us now.”

Bickford Senior Living currently operates 63 branches in 10 states.

State Road 105 Bridge at Salamonie Lake to be closed INDOT closed the State Road 105 Bridge over the Salamonie Reservoir on Wednesday, April 15.

Salamonie Lost Bridge West and East SRAs will only be accessible from the south.

To access SR 105 on the north side of the bridge, from the

south of the bridge heading north on SR 105, the official detour will be State Road 124 to State Road 9 to US 24.

The entire bridge deck will be removed and replaced.

The bridge (and road) is scheduled to re-open on Nov. 15; however, there is

some work to be done around the piers down in the reservoir over the winter while the water is down.

Buoys were placed in the water on Monday, April 13.

Water traffic will be maintained under the bridge, but only in the channel designated by the buoys.

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