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Lighthouse Mission opens at new site By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Lighthouse Mission Thrift Store opened at its new location on Monday, June 21 at 9 a.m. Customers lines up outside the doors waiting to explore the aisles. Lighthouse Mission Director, Jenny Ritzema told The Paper of Wabash County that it feels good to be open after a long process of moving locations. “We are so excited,” she said. “We are a little bit nervous this morning, but very excited. The community, already, has been donating so much stuff, so we have already been able to fill the store, and we still have tons of donations back there to keep filling so we are thrilled with that. “The process has been crazy, but that’s okay. We still have stuff in our other building, but we have a few weeks to kind of deal with with all that, so we are just thrilled to be down here and be open.” The new location will also house the FISH Food Pantry, 85 Hope Medical Center and Advantage Housing. “We were saying this morning how excited we are that this place will be such a better place to help the community because of our location, of course, and having the other agencies with us, and just that I think we will be seen more down here and I think people will realize, ‘Hey, that’s that place that could maybe help me,’ so I’m hoping that they will come in to be helped whether it’s clothes, or food, or whatever they need.” Lighthouse Mission is located at 123 West Canal Street and is open Monday- Lighthouse Mission workers check out the first customer at the new location on Monday, June 21. Photo by Mandy Mahan. Saturday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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“I don’t feel like I’m that old,” said Sarah Roe, Roann resident who turned 101 years old on May 7. “I thought 80 would be a good age to live to. Every year, I think that will be it, but then another year comes.” Roe lives by herself at her home in Roann, with help from a home healthcare worker and her daughter who lives just down the road and is a call away, as well as her other daughter. Sarah was born and raised in Swayzee. As a girl, Sarah enjoyed climbing trees. “We had wild cherry trees and we figured out that we could peel the bark off and roll it up into a ball, it was that thin,” she said. “So, we’d sit up there and roll up a lot of balls.” She remembers the struggles of growing up in the Great Depression. Growing up on a farm, she said they weren’t hit as hard as other families, but that it was still hard to get
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Members of the Wabash Valley Dance Theater Board announced the transition of ownership of the Wabash Valley Dance Theater (WVDT) located at 58 W. Canal Street in Wabash. Vickie Lambert retired after 37 years of owning and operating the studio. “It has been a wonderful experience owning the school for 37 years,” Lambert told The Paper of Wabash County. “I feel like I had been given a great opportunity to touch so many young lives. Learning to dance is a great gift that I think one will benefit from forever.” The Dance Theater is now fully owned by its Board of Directors. “The board is grateful for Vickie’s commitment to furthering the value of dance in our community and we thank her for her years of dedication and instruction,” said Lindsay Culver, board president. The studio will continue to uphold this legacy and will now operate as a non-profit organization under the guidance of the new Director, Melissa Ford. Ford is a former dancer of WVDT and will bring her extensive knowledge and experience to this position.
“Throughout my childhood, Wabash Valley Dance Theater played a tremendous role in my life,” said Ford. “I was able to learn several styles of dance from caring and knowledgeable instructors, and through dance, built self-confidence and grace. Dancing on the Ford Theater stage at the Honeywell Center for each recital was also an incredible opportunity. I was honored to be asked to serve as Director, and I look forward to the developments and the work ahead to continue providing a strong dance education for our dancers.” Lisa Mattern will also continue in her role as the Creative Director. With its strong faculty, and building on the tradition set forth by founder Pauline Geyer, the dance studio is poised to continue to serve its students and the community through its dedication to the art of
dance and movement. “Wabash Valley Dance Theater has a history of delivering the highest quality of dance training while inspiring self-confidence, poise, and an appreciation for the performing arts,” said Culver. “The instructors are dedicated to instilling a love of dance while nurturing each student’s talent and creativity.” WVDT will welcome dancers beginning Fall 2021. Agebased classes will be offered for 4-5-yearolds, which will introduce movement, coordination and beginning dance skills. A variety of grade-
based classes will be offered for 1st-12th grade focusing on different dance styles and techniques, including ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, lyrical, modern and hip hop. There is also a Mommy & Me class open to 2-3-year-olds that will need to be accompanied by an adult. Adult ballet and technique classes are offered as well. All classes are offered weekly, beginning in the fall and ending the following spring. There is a registration fee of $10 per family and a monthly fee of $30 for the first class. Any additional classes or siblings who are signed up will receive a discounted rate. There will be a registration open house
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Four Seasons Family Restaurant now open By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperof wabash.com
A new restaurant joined the dining scene in Wabash County on Wednesday, June 9. Four Seasons Family Restaurant is now serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, located at 380 Manchester Ave., Wabash. The restaurant is open every day, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and open late until 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Manager Aggie Hubbard told The Paper of Wabash County that
since the opening, the response has been good and continues to get better. “More and more people have been finding out that we are open under new ownership and management, so it’s getting better,” she said. Hubbard also shared that the breakfast skillets and the tenderloins are a big hit. Four Seasons is also currently hiring experienced cooks, dish washers, wait staff, preppers, hostess’ and bussers. To apply, call or text 817-666-2602.
South Side Barber Shop honored The South Side Barber Shop, Wabash, was one of 101 Indiana companies and organizations awarded by Governor Eric Holcomb, with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award in recognition of each company’s longevity and service to its employees, community and the state. “It’s really quite an honor to get this award,” said Ned Vandergrift, current owner and barber at South Side. The shop was started by Vandergrift’s father-in-law, Jim
Berry, and his partner, Ted Petitt, 57 years ago. “I’m honored to recognize these dedicated, Hoosier business leaders who have created a lasting impact not only on their communities but to the state as a whole,” said Gov. Holcomb. “As we continue to attract new jobs and investment to Indiana, these well-established businesses will set the tone for a Hoosier economy dedicated to hard work, constant improvement and strong community roots.”
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Participants of the Strawberry Shortcake ride are served strawberry shortcake after completing their route. Photo by Mandy Mahan.
Cordes Berry Farm hosts ride By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com
The Cordes Family, owners of the Cordes Berry Farm, a U-Pick style berry farm, located in Roann, hosted a Strawberry Shortcake Bike Ride on Saturday, June 19. Ninety-four people, local and visiting participated and enjoyed fresh strawberry shortcake at the end. People from Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois rode one of the three available routes, ranging from 11 to 50 miles. “We put the event on BikeIndiana.com, so ya know, one rider finds out about it and tells another rider, that kind of thing,” said Erica Cordes. “We had 101 people registered and I had 94 show up today. With the weather, I think some of them decided not to come.” Cordes told The Paper of Wabash County that the idea for this event came to her while teaching a 5 a.m. spinning class at the Wabash County YMCA. “Literally it popped in my head one day that I could combine strawberries and biking and that would be really fun,” she said. “And I’m always surprised at how many people say ‘I didn’t know you were here and they are from Roann or Wabash, and so I’m always thinking of way to get more people here and still have fun with it, so I thought this would be fun.”
A rider takes off from the halfway point at Hileman Round Barn. Photo by Mandy Mahan
Cordes hopes for this event to become annual. The Cordes Berry Farm was started eight years ago when the family planted blackberries, and two years ago they added strawberry patches as well. “Last fall we planted blueberries, and it’ll be a few years till we can harvest those,” said Cordes. For more information about the farm, follow Cordes Berry Farm LLC on Facebook, where it is updated daily during picking season.
Grow Wabash County officials would like to welcome Manchester University student, Bridget Nash, as the organization’s newest summer marketing intern. Nash is a senior at MU and is double majoring in Digital Media and Marketing. Her strengths include social media and videography. At MU, Nash is a member of the women’s soccer and basketball teams. She is also involved with the MU Dance Marathon, a yearly fundraiser for Riley Hospital for Children, and serves as a photographer and videographer for MU’s Marketing and Sports Information Departments. This is her second summer in Wabash. Last summer, she worked at the Wabash County Museum, also as a marketing intern. She created and curated graphics, assisted in the vari-
ous virtual events hosted by the Museum, and filmed and edited various videos. This summer, during her internship at Grow Wabash County, Nash’s eagerness to learn will involve her in a variety of projects that will utilize and refine her marketing and communi-
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United Fund applicaitons due July 2 Wabash County United Fund officials are now accepting funding applications for its 2021 Annual Campaign, announced Steve Johnson, Executive Director of United Fund. Eligible agencies include 501(c)3 organizations serving Wabash County. Organizations interested in receiving a portion of this funding for specific programs must complete and submit an application and budget summary to United Fund by Friday, July 2, 2021. In order for programs to be considered for funding, they must address the human service needs of their clients and meet one or more of United Fund’s focus initiatives: Education: Address the education challenge by offering effective strategies and approaches to all income levels, especially early childhood education, in order to increase graduation rates and create educated communities in Wabash County. Health/Healthy Living: A healthy lifestyle typically leads to a longer, more productive life. Community members are connected to available physical
and mental health support resources. Income/Financial Stability: Strategies for community change that help families meet their basic needs, gaining the financial capability to accomplish their long-term financial goals. “This year’s United Fund campaign will be particularly important as we continue our recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Cathy Wolfe, 2021 president of the United Fund Board of Directors. “Many programs supported by United Fund are aimed at helping people through these rough financial times,” she added. Agencies must agree to maintain 501(c)3 status, must have a local volunteer board of directors that meets regularly, must keep accurate records that conform with Standards of Account and Financial Reporting, and must submit quarterly program reports of activity to United Fund. Funding for selected agency programs will begin in January 2022. A volunteer board of directors governs United Fund. Eighteen local non-
GOOD WORDS . . . Have you ever studied your family history? Many find fascinating stories about where they came from. Some are adopted into a family in-which they yearn for understanding their own ancestry line but usually take on the culture and identify of their adopted Family. In Hebrews 11 we can read about our “adopted” spiritual family tree. We discover that God’s family is large, diverse, and filled with incredible stories of love and hope! Where do you come from? How does knowing that help you feel good about God’s love and inclusion? Rev. Rick E. Carder | (RickeCarder.com)
profit agencies currently receive financial support from the annual United Fund campaign. These programs feed the hungry, mentor youth, provide medical care, educate citizens, advocate for victims of abuse, and transport young and old. For a copy of the application form or for additional information about the Wabash County United Fund, please contact Steve Johnson, Executive Director at 260.563.6726 or via email to steve.john-
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Kirk Linden Wilson, 62
Enjoyed singing
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July 11, 1958 – May 22, 2021
Miriam Lee Rusher joined the heavenly choir on June 11, 2021. Miriam passed away at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born in rural Miami County, to Ocal and Wilma (Balsbaugh) Robins on March 28, 1931. At age 6, the family moved to a farm south of North Manchester and Miriam attended grades 1-12 at Laketon Schools, graduating in 1949. She attended Manchester College from 1949-50, then worked a few years at the Heckman Bindery. Miriam met Dale Rusher at a Church of the Brethren Youth Fellowship meeting; they married June 1, 1952, and lived in rural Kosciusko County. The couple enjoyed traveling throughout their marriage, seeing all 50 states and much of Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Miriam was employed part-time through the years as a poll worker, census taker, and dining room hostess at Timbercrest Senior Living, as well as volunteering her time alongside Dale with the Red Cross and for many other causes. Miriam was an accomplished seamstress and vegetable gardener. She always enjoyed time spent outdoors and even as a child preferred to be outside doing chores rather than working in the house. The love of music was a constant throughout Miriam’s life. In elementary school, she sang harmony in a trio with her two older sisters and with Girls Glee Club and Mixed Chorus in High School. She enjoyed playing clarinet in the school band and was later a member of the North Manchester Civic Band for many years. Miriam was raised in the Church of the Brethren and held membership in the Manchester congregation for most of her life, singing in choirs from a young age. She was also active in the Ladies’ Aid for many years. Miriam was a long- time member of both the Kosciusko County Purdue Extension Jackson Juniors Homemakers Club as well as the County Chorus. She later joined the Wabash County Chorus. Other choral groups Miriam thoroughly enjoyed were Almost Sidney, The Peabody Entertainers, and Timbercrest Silvertones. After moving to North Manchester in 2004, Miriam got her first library card and made up for lost time, reading voraciously. She enjoyed choosing library books for Timbercrest residents as a volunteer and spent many hours helping at the Food Pantry. Miriam is survived by three children, Cynthia (Dennis) Cole of Westfield and their two children Amanda, and Samuel (Jordyn); Michael of North Manchester, and his daughter Sarah (Alfredo) Magallanes; and Kristina (Jon) Reel of Carmel and their daughter, Jessica Thurgood. She is also survived by five great grandchildren; and her brother C. Samuel Robins of Apple Valley, Calif., as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Dale; her parents; and siblings Richard Robins, Elizabeth Wilcox, and Mary Ruth Fowler. A celebration of Miriam’s life was Monday, July 5, 2021 at the North Manchester Church of the Brethren. Pastor Kurt Borgmann and Pastor Amy Gall Ritchie officiated. For those who wish to honor the memory of Miriam Rusher, memorials may be made to the Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley Street, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 or Brethren Disaster Ministries, 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, Illinois 60120. The family of Miriam Rusher has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Karen Hamilton, 82 Former nurse’s aid Feb. 15, 1939 – June 17, 2021 Karen D. Hamilton, 82, of Wabash, passed away at 1:25 p.m. on June 17, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor - West in Wabash. She was born in Teegarden on Feb. 15, 1939, to the late Francis and Pearl P. (Lowery) Kring. Karen was a 1957 graduate of Tyner High School. She worked as a nurse’s aide at the Wabash County Hospital and in 1998, she retired after 39 years of service. Karen was a member of the First Church of God in Wabash. Karen is survived by two brothers, Charles A. Kring, of Grovertown and Leonard F. (Reva) Kring, of Branson, Mo. She is preceded in death by one sister, Evangeline Klingerman. Funeral services and visitation were Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash. Burial is at Tyner Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.
Kirk Linden Wilson, 62, LaFontaine, passed away at his sister and brother-in-law’s home on May 22, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne, on July 11, 1958, Kirk was the son of Arthur Linden and Mary Annette (Elliott) Wilson. After attending South Side High School, Fort Wayne, Kirk entered the workforce and quickly became a highly skilled tool and die maker, pipe fitter, certified welder, both above and below water, and metal fabricator. He worked as a Project Manager/Crew Leader at several locations, including K-K Tool and Design, Markle, M&S Sheet Metal, Huntington, Jeffboats Incorporated, Louisville, Ky., Teco, Incorporated, Fort Wayne, Harvestore Silos, Fort Wayne, Port of Beaumont, Beaumont, Texas, and Lift-All, Fort Wayne. Kirk’s skilled work continues to benefit most everywhere he was employed. For example, he designed and built a paint line over ten years ago that has been used without a breakdown ever since. Kirk was a dynamic, team spirited and performance driven engineering professional with an in-depth knowledge of manufacturing procedures, plant operations, machine capabilities, and mass production requirements. He was recognized for his keen ability to communicate and motivate team members. Kirk loved the Lord and was amazed at all of His creation. Kirk accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was honest and generous to everyone he met and always put others’ needs before his own. Kirk was an avid outdoorsman since the day he was born and relished in his time spent as a skilled marksman, hunter and fisherman. His passion for the outdoors helped him design and patent a Wild Turkey wall mount. Kirk made it a priority to teach and share all of his outdoor skills and knowledge with everyone he knew, and he was ecstatic to see others succeed. Kirk’s incredible love for family, friends, and life will be missed beyond words by his mother, Mary Annette Wilson, LaFontaine; sisters, Leona Loretta (Robert) Burns, Markle and Sheri Lynn (James) Johnson, Roanoke; niece, Alicia Renee Symons, Markle; nephew, Andrew Robert Stoffel, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and great-niece, Skylar Symons, Markle. Kirk was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Linden Wilson, who passed away on Nov. 27, 2020. A celebration of Kirk’s life will be held at a later date. For those who wish to honor the memory of Kirk Linden Wilson, a love offering may be made to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 to assist with final expenses. The family of Kirk Linden Wilson has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Gary Rice, 79 Former diecast engineer Aug. 16, 1941 – June 11, 2021
Gary Albert Rice, 79, of Marion, passed away at 8:11 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 16, 1941, in Wabash, to the late William A. and Dorothy J. (Wortley) Rice. Gary was a 1959 Wabash High School graduate and a 1961 graduate of Lain Technical Institute. Gary worked for fifteen years for Chrysler as a Diecast Engineer. He also worked as a Diecast Engineer Manager for Auburn Diecast in Michigan, Allen Stevens Diecast in Pennsylvania, and Littlers Diecast in Albany. After retiring as an engineer, he became a licensed relator in Muncie. Gary was a member of the Society of Die Casting Engineers, Academy of Model Aeronautics, East Central Indiana Robotics of Matthews, Parents without Partners of Marion, Woodcraft Association in Wabash, and Apartment Association of East Central Indiana. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Wabash and attended Unity Christian Church in Marion. Gary is survived by his brother, Randall W. (Judy) Rice, of Saint College, Pa.; and his companion of the last seven years, Marilyn Bennett, of Marion. Funeral services and calling were Monday, June 21, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash with Pastor Kevin Greenlee officiating. Burial followed at Speicher Cemetery in Urbana. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.
Jane L. Grogg, 73 Enjoyed golf June 19, 1947 – June 18, 2021 Janie L. Grogg 73, Rochester, passed away at 1 p.m. Friday June 18, 2021, at her residence. She was born on June 19, 1947 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Ferman and Mary Jane (Farrington) Kitterman. On Jan. 21, 1999 in Gatlinburg, Tenn., she married Danny Grogg and he survives. Janie had worked at Woodlawn Hospital and owned and operated Jada Medical Billing. She enjoyed golf and dancing. Survivors include her husband, Danny Grogg, Rochester; children, Tony (Tracy) Courtney, Wabash, Marcus Courtney, Plymouth, Melissa Courtney, North Judson, Brandi (David) Bussard, Rochester; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; brother-in-law, Mark Henrion, Denver, Colo. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Susan Henrion. No services are scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com
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Richard Holler, 85
Former carpenter
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April 19, 1936 – June 20, 2021
Wendell L. Hart, 80, of Wabash, passed away at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Morgan County on Dec. 30, 1940, to the late Loren Alvin Hart and Ruby (Tumey) Pryor. Wendell married Marcia A. Allen on Oct. 30, 1980; she survives. Wendell served in the United States Marine Corp. He worked as a driver for Mile Post and Renzenberger. He also was a self-employed carpenter. Wendell is survived by two sons, Wendell L. Hart, Jr., and Curtis Hart, both of Spencer; two daughters, Arianne (Chris) Hargrove, of Fort Wayne and Dulcie Hart, of Washington; four brothers, Dennis Hart, of Arizona, Dave Pryor, Kevin Pryor, and Richard Pryor, all of Martinsville; four sisters, Jenny Knowlton, Wanda Hickman, and Sandra Barnes, all of Martinsville, and Diana Petro, of Monrovia; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Kelly Jo Snapp and Angel Allen; three siblings, Mary Jane Hart, Lawrence Pryor and Ida Louise Pryor. A graveside service was Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at New South Park Cemetery in Martinsville. McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash has been entrusted with the arrangements of Wendell L. Hart. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.
Terry Keaffaber, 82 Enjoyed gardening Sept. 23, 1938 – June 20, 2021 Terry Lee Keaffaber, 82, of rural Wabash, died 6:05 a.m., Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Sept. 23, 1938, in Wabash, to Elmer F. and Nellie M. (Hollingshead) Keaffaber. Terry was a 1956 graduate of Noble High School. He married Shirley Middleton in Wabash on Dec. 7, 1956. Terry worked at the Container Corporation in Wabash 44 years, retiring in 2000. He was a member of the Wabash First United Methodist Church, and a former member of the Wabash Eagles and Moose Lodges. Terry enjoyed his tractor, working in the yard, gardening, loved his dog Molly, but especially loved his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Keaffaber of Wabash; two children, Tina (Jay) Rife of Las Vegas, Nev., and Robbie Keaffaber of Wabash; four grandchildren, Lane Keaffaber and Erin Keaffaber, both of Prineville, Ore., Eric (Erin) Rife of Liberty, Ohio, and Stacy (Dustin) Johnson of Las Vegas; three great-grandchildren, Jacob Johnson of Las Vegas, Payne Rife and Emma Rife, both of Liberty, Ohio; and brother, Ronnie Keaffaber of Wabash. Terry was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, June 28, 2021, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for Terry may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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Richard Eugene Holler, 85, Denver, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru. Born April 19, 1936, in Columbia City, he was the son of Clifford and Mary (Elkins) Holler. On Sept. 15, 1963, in Santa Fe, he was married to Nancy Joan (Chism) Holler, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 26, 2020. He was a member of the Denver Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked for many years as a cook at the Logansport State Hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Linda (Rick) York, Denver; one son, Richard L. Holler, Denver; three grandchildren, Sarah (Kevin) Moore, Chili; Rachel Edwards, Peru; Sean Holler, Williamstown, N.J.; four great grandchildren, Conner and Aubrey Moore; and Oliver and Zander Edwards; and two nieces Darlene Mettler and Jane Mettler. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Joyce Hileman; and one nephew, Bill Hileman, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Burial will follow in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.
Cordelia Wooldridge, 84 Enjoyed shopping March 18, 1937 – June 20, 2021
Cordelia Ann Wooldridge, 84, of Wabash, died 5:34 a.m., Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 18, 1937, in Wabash, to Paul Wolfrum and Mary Louise (Garrison) Wolfrum Harnish. Cordelia was a 1955 graduate of Somerset High School. She worked at General Tire in Wabash, and retired from Dekko Heating. Cordelia married Jerry Wooldridge in Wabash on Aug. 16, 1997. She attended Christian Heritage Church in Wabash. Cordelia enjoyed shopping, crafts, woodworking, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Wooldridge of Wabash; four children, John Paul Slagal of North Webster, Belinda Farrara of Wabash, Jennifer (Tom) Ducheteau of Ligonier, and Don (Tammy) Slagal of Waterloo; three stepchildren, David (Tammie) Wooldridge of Anderson, Julie (Mark) Downs of Westfield, and Stephen (Tammy) Wooldridge of Alexandria; 20 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two great-grandchildren, Bethany Ducheteau and Luke Schneider; and brother, Darrell Wolfrum. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is American Cancer Society. The memorial guest book for Cordelia may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Donald Lee Flynn, 84 Enjoyed fishing Aug. 11, 1936 – June 13, 2021
Donald Lee Flynn, 84, of Wabash, died 8:34 a.m., Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 11, 1936, in Wabash, to Clarence and Emma (Meredith) Flinn. Don was married to Mary Earhart and she survives. He retired from General Tire in Wabash after 41 and a half years, and was also a selfemployed painter. Don was a former member of the Wabash Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, going to Michigan mushroom hunting, and singing karaoke. Don was an avid IU basketball and Chicago Cubs baseball fan. He and his wife Mary wintered in Inverness, Fla. for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Flynn of Wabash; two daughters, Alice Wells of Huntington, and Kimberly Frew of Wabash; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Ronald E. (Sue) Flynn of Wabash; and Don and Mary’s special friend, Jack Perkins of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Donald Wayne Flynn, and Larry Flynn; grandson, Andrew Slone; five brothers and three sisters. Funeral and calling were Friday, June 18, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash V.F.W. Post 286. The memorial guest book for Don may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents June 15 At 10:23 p.m., a vehicle driven by James R. Cox, 56, Warsaw collided with a vehicle driven by Kevin W. Middleton, 26, Wabash on State Road 15 near County Road 1200 South. June 16 At 10:26 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kristina M. Rhodes, 36, Peru collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near State Road 15. June 19 At 9:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Makayla D. Lamb, 19, Wabash ran off the road on County Road 400 West near County Road 400 North. North Manchester Citations June 15 Candice Giddens, 35, Fort Wayne, cited for speed. Dexter A. Teghtmeyer, 49, North Manchester cited for
two counts of failure to signal, two counts of failure to stop and left of center. Arrests June 14 Tara J. Ott, 42, Warsaw arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on an operating while intoxicated charge. Rachael D. Kiern, 42, Servia, arrested for driving while suspended. Blake R. Lamle, 36, Fort Wayne, arrested on warrant for possession of a syringe. June 15 Dexter A. Teghtmeyer, 49, North Manchester, arrested for operating while intoxicated with a prior and resisting law enforcement with a motor vehicle. Fire June 11 7:41 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. June 12 6:23 a.m., 500 block of East 9th Street for medical assist.
2:11 p.m., 500 block of East 9th Street for medical assist. 8:22 p.m., 200 block of East 6th Street for medical assist. June 13 10:57 a.m., 1000 block of State Road 114 East for medical assist. 2:16 p.m., 200 block of South Mill Street for medical assist. 7:21 p.m., 400 block of East 7th Street for medical assist. 7:41 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. June 15 2:18 p.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist. June 17 1:32 p.m., 200 block of North Maple Street for medical assist. 2:47 p.m., 200 block of North Maple Street for medical assist. Land Transfers Cris A. Brandenburg to Kremga Inc., warranty deed. Grant County State Bank to Russell
Humphries and Rhonda Humphries, corporate deed. Jimmie L. Huston and Carol A. Huston to Maurice H. Long and Aaron S. Dyson, warranty deed. Brad J. Curless to Dylan James Curless, warranty deed. Matthew R. Ricketts and Ashlee K. E. Ricketts to Mary M. Sopher and Cory M. Holland, warranty deed. Christopher Dotson and Emily M. Dotson to Randy L. James, quitclaim deed. DK3 LLC to Douglas J. Kroft and Amy A. Kroft, quitclaim deed. V. Idell Smith to V. Idell Smith and Thurman C. Smith Jr., quitclaim deed. Jason Siders, Kraig Musselman and Richard E. Siders to Jason Siders and Teresa Siders, personal deed. S t e i n i n g e r Enterprises LLC to Theodore Bahney and Melissa Bahney, war-
ranty deed. Julie M. Loehmer and Julie M. Schnepp to Julie M. Loehmer and Ryan Loehmer, quitclaim deed. Fletcher M. Durbin to Douglas D. Unger, warranty deed. Colleen D. Gatzimos Reed, Anita L. Ketchem and Meredith E. Speicher to Matthew Sarll and Kelley Sarll, warranty deed. H o n e y w e l l Foundation Inc. to Kentner Creek LLC, corporate deed. Mark L. Strack and Cynthia Strack to Kody Cook and Ashleigh Cook, warranty deed. Custom Rental Properties LLC to Rocky L. Burns and Amanda G. Burns, warranty deed. George R. Fishback and Ronda S. Fishback to Stanley Fetter and Diana Fetter, warranty deed. In Sika A. Kim to Terry Scher and Susan Scher, warran-
ty deed. Betty J. Temple to Randy L. James, quitclaim deed. Kenneth Patterson and Misty Patterson to John N. Scheurich and Julie M. Scheurich, warranty deed. Sandra J. Smith to Sandra J. Smith and Carl E. Smith, quitclaim deed. Barbara Sesco amd Scott Bumgardner to Scott Bumgardner, quitclaim deed. James Owen Spangle to Gary Houck, warranty deed. Grant Miller to Arthur F. Wischman III, warranty deed. Kenneth Lambert to Vin Sehgal and Kathleene Sehgal, warranty deed. Marriage License Julie Anne Bennett, 40 and Noah D. Erbaugh, 39. Tianne Rose Garrett, 29 and Brandon Marion
Mantle, 26. Jordan Haley Smith, 19 and Sergio Rojas, 24. Yesenia Lizbeth Cerda Martinez, 34 and Jose Cardenas, 37. Claire Elizabeth Dezember, 24 and Corey Lewis Garretson, 24. James Dean Barnes, 42 and Lisa Marie Gant, 39. Jessie Pameriz, 31 and Alicia Dawn Spencer, 34. Desiree Sue Phifer, 42 and Craig Allen Decker, 45. Allison Paige Smith, 24 and Austin Michael Keen, 27. Starlin Hicks, 23 and Daniel Jenkins, 26. Building Permits For the week of June 13, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Shawn Calhoun for a garage.
Salamonie Lake to host youth day camp starting June 28
Salamonie Lake is hosting an outdoor day camp for youth ages 7 to 13, from June 28 to July 2, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day. The cost per child is $60, and $55 for each additional sibling. This camp will be outside except for restroom breaks. The focus is on water activities and will include a daily hike, sit spots, games, shelter building, and small groups to prepare and present short presentations on nature topics. Participants will also meet live wildlife through educational ambassadors. For more information and registration, call 260-468-2127. Limited space is available. Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is at 3691 New Holland Road, Andrews, IN 46702. Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service
project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail.co m. Save The Date: The Lagro Alumni have announced that they will have their 105th meeting later this year on August 7, 2021. Be watching for updates on this reunion. Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Preacher Mark Wisniewski’s sermon for Sunday, June 27, will be “Disciples Overcome Differences Together,” based on Acts 15:1-21. Save the Date
Postcards will be sent soon for Dora Christian Church’s 150th anniversary (1871 – 2021). If you have addresses for past members or attendees please let Janene know by phone 260-906-6449 or email 1957cowgirl@gmail.co m. The Homecoming Celebration will be Sunday, September 19. The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. Dan Snyder will preach for the remaining Sundays in June. The Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639. The Lagro Century Club met Thursday, June 17, at the home of Cindy McGuire. Members Cindy’s were Becky Bowman, Linda Collins, Glynna and
Tami Harmon, Jane Hatton, Joyce Hite, Carolyn Roser, Connie Smith, Susie Snyder, Jane Tracy, Carrie Williams, and Arlene Wolfgang. Cindy’s mother Doris Paul also attended. Interesting answers were given to the roll call of telling something about your father or grandfather. Cindy gave a program about the giving of cards and gifts. She had a collection of artfully designed cards, gift boxes, and gift bags that her daughter Amy had made. She also told about the history of giving gifts and cards, and read the prose “The Gift” based on John 3:16, concluding with
“Jesus is our most precious, wonderful gift.” Cindy demonstrated how to fold paper for an envelope, and presented everyone with a special designed envelope containing two chocolate treats. Cindy served refreshments of strawberry pie, cheese, and watermelon. Jane Tracy shared that her sister Jean Panning’s grandson Zach will be trying out for the Olympics track team in the 10,000 meter race on Friday, June 18, in Oregon at 10:24 p.m. Indiana time. We wish him well! Tami Harmon announced that her wedding will be August 7, at 2:00 p.m.,
at Risen Savior Church in Huntington. Blessings to the wedding couple. The next meeting of the Century Club will be July 15, a special luncheon at a location to be determined. Congratulations to the Northfield Lady Norse Softball Team! They won their first ever softball state championship. They beat Clay City to cap the Class 1A State Championship on June 12. Congratulations to Addi Baker, who was honored with the Mental Attitude Award in Class A Softball. Upcoming events
for Northfield High School: June 23 – Summer Weights; Boys Basketball Open Gym; Girls Basketball Open Gym; Cross Country Run; Football Open Field June 24 – Summer Weights; Volleyball Open Gym; Football to Taylor June 28 – IHSAA Moratorium June 29 – IHSAA Moratorium; Jr.Hi. Girls Basketball Open Gym June 30 – IHSAA Moratorium; Summer Food Pick Up MSD of Wabash County is offering a Summer Food Program now Continued on Page 23
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KHome Furniture and Mattress has opened at 132 E. Main St. in downtown North Manchester. Photo by Eric Chrisitansen
KHome Furniture and Mattress opens in North Manchester By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com
KHome Furniture and Mattress opened at 132 E. Main St. last week, and owner Karina Smith said she is excited to have her store in North Manchester. Smith started selling furniture in Mercedes, Texas, eight years ago. She moved to Indiana in 2016 and started selling furniture on social media and other online market places. “The demand of my customers wanted to see and buy more furniture motivated me to search for a building where I can display my furniture,” Smith said. “While looking around for a building, I ran into the beautiful town of North Manchester and fell in love.” KHome offers sofas, tables, dining room sets, mattresses, and more.
“It is exciting for me to open my store in the morning and take in the smell of wood,” Smith said. “It is a pleasure to serve people with joy when they arrive with a need for a comfortable piece of furniture. Helping to select furniture and give my opinion is the way that I have come to gain the trust of each person who enters my store,” she added. “Of course, the kind treatment of my clients has led me to meet many people through his nice job.” Smith said that while the storefront has a limited display of furniture to look at, they are equipped with catalogs with hundreds of pieces from which to choose. “I thank God for giving me the opportunity of being an entrepreneur in this interesting world of furniture and to establish my store in North Manchester,” Smith said.
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Employees gather in front of Wabash Castings on Wednesday, June 16, to watch as the ribbon is cut during a brief ceremony, marking the firm’s acquisition from Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry. Photo by Joseph Slacian
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry acquires Wabash Castings Wabash Castings LLC and Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry (WAF) for a ribboncutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 16, to celebrate the successful acquisition of Wabash Castings by WAF. Wabash Castings was acquired by WAF on April 1, in the interest of expanding the foundry’s production growth, primarily in the markets of electric vehicle and consumer goods. “We are thrilled to bring Wabash Castings into the WAF family,” Sachin Shivaram, CEO of
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, said. “The depth of talent and know-how at Wabash is impressive. Their facility forms a perfect complement to our existing breadth of production lines, giving us an exciting new option to offer customers as part of our portfolio of solutions. We are looking forward to being an active member of the Wabash community.” Following the acquisition of Wabash Castings, WAF announced the expansion of 401k benefits for all employees and an
Sarah Roe by. “I remembered we couldn’t have shoes at all in the summer time,” she said. “I remember, it was really bad. Today, you don’t know what a depression is like, people say we are having a depression and I say ‘Shoot, you’re not having anything.’” At 18, Sarah married Burl Roe, and when he died 11 years ago, they had been married for 72 years. At the beginning of their marriage, they built their first home, with the help of a neighbor’s loan. “She lent us $75 to buy the lot, and then she lent us $1,500 to build the house,” she said. “Can you imagine building a house for $1,500? We had two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a full basement. You couldn’t even start with that now.” Eventually they made their way to Roann, in the home that Sarah currently resides in and has lived in for the past 32 years. Together, they owned a flower shop in Fairmount, a laundromat in Wabash, a different laundromat in North Webster, and then after selling their final business, they worked together at Amish Acres.
immediate wage increase of $2 per hour for hourly employees. The company has also agreed to pay medical insurance premiums for all employees for the remainder of 2021 and monthly $400 childcare reimbursements for employees with children. “It is a new beginning for us to be part of the WAF family and the Wabash Castings’ employees are excited and happy about it,” Pat Meredith vice president and general manager for Wabash
Castings LLC, said. “The WAF culture and values are driving a renewed family atmosphere in the plant. “We will continue to produce and provide high quality aluminum castings to the market place and with WAF we have new and different markets and customers and look forward to the future growth with them.” Starting June 14, the company also transitioned to 10hour, 4-day work week model and WAF has emphasized a
...continued from Page 1 Sarah worked as a tour guide and a cashier, and Burl worked making brooms, driving a buggy, and making lye soap. After finally retiring, they traveled often in the West with their RV. “Everything is so beautiful out there, but it is so dry and hot. When we would come home, once we got to Illinois and started seeing the green grass, we were always so happy.” Sarah and Burl also raised two daughters, and enjoyed their four grandchildren, especially having them over to their lake cottage. “We enjoyed them so much,” said Sarah. “One time, my granddaughter Jane and I went to pick cherries at an orchard across from us, and of course we picked more than we needed cause they were just so nice. We got home, and she said, ‘I’ll tell you right now, I helped you pick these cherries but I’m not gonna help pit them.’ And she didn’t either, she got on her bathing suit and went out to relax.” Sarah now also has three great-grandchildren as well. Sarah reminisced on the changes and big events she has wit-
nessed during her life. “Ya know, when it happens, it all comes so gradually and one thing comes at a time, but I suppose the television was the change that hit me the most.” she said. “I can remember watching television and it was black and white and everyone wanted color so bad but we couldn’t get color. But we got some kind of paper that you could put across the screen and it would color it up, but it wasn’t right of course.” She also recalled
seeing all the elections and presidents in office throughout her life. “I’ve voted in every election I could. I think it’s our duty to vote, and if you don’t vote, you don’t dare say anything.” When asked about the secret to a long life, she said she doesn’t have any big secrets or tricks other than living a Christian life. “Just get saved and belong to Jesus. That’s the best way to live. He takes good care of me.”
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A dream season Northfield girls softball team experienced something very special Exactly how special was the 2021 Northfield girls softball season? Six of the top teams in the state couldn’t deter the Lady Norse from reaching their goal. Even Mother Nature couldn’t stop Northfield as it came from behind on June 11 to defeat Clay City 3-1 to capture the IHSAA Class A State Softball Championship. Rain delayed the start of the game 90 minutes, and the skies threatened during the contest to begin raining again. In fact, it was almost as if the mythical Thor, the hammer wielding god associated with lighting, thunder and storms were watching from above. In the bottom of the sixth inning, the faint roar of thunder could be heard in the distance. It was foretelling a coming storm, but not of the weather variety.
In the top of the seventh, with two out and Ainsley Dale on first base, senior Addi Baker struck, sending a homerun over the left field wall and off the scoreboard, propelling the Lady Norse into the lead. Northfield hung on in the bottom of the seventh, and celebrated a hard fought and much deserved victory. The victory, and those leading up to the state finals at Center Grove, is something each one of these young ladies will remember for years to come. Their never say die attitude is something that, we hope, never leaves them for the rest of their lives. There is a special bond that will tie these young ladies together for the rest of their lives, something that many hope for, but few experience.
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Baker: It was a ‘team of destiny’ By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com
“It was a team of destiny, I’ll tell you what.” – Northfield softball head coach Brandon Baker. Brandon Baker and the Northfield softball team weren’t even sniffing around the idea of a state championship on March 8, the first official day of practice. “I never thought softball would have been the one we get to state in,” the first-year head coach said. “Volleyball, basketball? I would have said, ‘yeah, you’re right. They will.’ I never would have thought softball.” Baker was hired to coach softball at Northfield in the 2020 season that was never to be, so he, his staff, and the players waited a year to get started. And by getting started, Baker meant it. “There was a lot that we had
Addi Baker is all smiles as she rounds third and prepares to be congratulated by her father, Northfield coach Brandon Baker, after hitting the go-ahead home run in the state finals. Photo by Joseph Slacian to teach them, just about the game,” he said. “Only two of them had ever played travel, and that’s it. We had a lot of learning to do throughout the year, and they kept getting better and better.” While the team finished with a winning 13-9 regular season record, Baker never saw his team really click into what looked like a championship team. “We could never string anything together throughout the regular sea-
son,” he said. “We’d win two, lose two; win three, then lose one; win one, lose two. As coaches, we were frustrated because we knew we could be better but we could never put it together. “The last game of the regular season was Oak Hill. We were ahead 7-2 and lost 9-7, but I still felt pretty good because our approach at the plate had changed – something just clicked,” Baker continued. “We were looking all year at how we
had to approach at-bats. That game, we did it, even though we got beat. Everybody hit the ball. “At that point, I felt pretty good going into it, because as long as we kept doing that, I thought we would have a chance.” Along with hitting, Northfield’s pitching, namely, Abby Hunter’s pitching, also evolved. “Abby continued to get better as the year went on,” Baker said. “She battled
through, many times, to get us to the state championship. She continued to get better as the year went on. “We play good teams with batting averages that were well over .4000, and every coach – and I just love this – they would say, ‘I thought we would hit better. We should have hit better.’ Baker said. “That’s because she was so stinking good. She did that.” Partnered with Abby Hunter was a
catcher, her sister, Ella. “We didn’t have a catcher coming into the year, so for Ella to do that – and she progressed as the year went on – holy cow! Day one to the final game was night and day with how far she came.” As the regular season and a 6-3 conference season came to an end, Northfield started working
on a post-season strategy. The Norse lost three of their last four regular season games and faced the daunting task of opening the state tournament at North Miami, playing the secondranked host Warriors. “North Miami (conference game) was the week before sectional and we drew them in the first game. So, we threw off and threw Kenzie (Baer) in that game, and we lost 9-6,” Baker said. “All week we just talked about scoring runs. Our approach at the plate had gotten better and we told them, ‘look what we can do. We know we can score runs (against them),’ so we felt pretty good going into that game – and from there, we Cont. on Pg. 15
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The Northfield girls softball team rides atop the Wabash Fire Department aerial truck as the team was paraded through the city en route to Northfield Jr.-Sr. High School early Saturday, June 12. Photo by Joseph Slacian
Celebration lasted late into the night By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@n mpaper.com
After a rain delay, a tight championship game, and a late-night postgame parade led by dozens of first-responder vehicles through Wabash and north on State Road 13 to Northfield Junior/Senior High School, the Northfield community gathered in the school gymnasium to welcome home and celebrate the state championship softball team, just after midnight. Head coach Brandon Baker addressed the crowd to begin the 15-minute program. “Thank you all who supported us throughout this entire run,” Baker said. “I couldn’t be more proud to have gone to school here, to be back here,
and to win it here as state champions.” Senior Abby Hunter spoke next. “Thanks to the senior class. I couldn’t have asked for a better group to spend my four years with,” she said. “To finish out our senior year like this is insane.” Senior Kyra Kennedy also thanked those in attendance. “Thank you guys for supporting us,” Kennedy said. “At the middle of the season, I was telling people, ‘I don’t know – it’s questionable.’ Never in a million
years did I expect to be here winning state. It’s just an honor.” “Thanks to the fans who came to our games this year, and from sectional on,” Kenzie Baer said. “I also want to thank the seniors because we’ve been together since preschool. Since this is our last game together, it’s kind of sad, but it feels good to win a state championship.” Baker concluded with a story and a little pep. “On the very first day of practice, we looked at soft-
ball (on the gym walls bearing each sport’s conference and postseason championship banners) and told them we need to add some numbers,” Baker said. “We added sectional. Then we added regional. Then we added semistate. And next year (pointing to the wall), up
there…state champions.” He concluded by thanking the administration, the parents, and the fans. “Nobody gets there alone,” Baker continued. “We have a great family and a great support system. I’m so, so proud to be a Northfield Norseman.”
kept rolling.” Northfield went on to defeat North Miami in the sectional first round 4-2, followed by a 7-4 win over No. 4 Caston, and a 2-0 shutout against No. 3 West Central in the championship game. “In the tournament, we were down in almost every game that we played except for regional against Fremont (a 12-0 win),” Baker said. “We had to battle back in the 11-inning game in the semistate final (against No. 11 Cowan). In the extra innings alone, they had runners on second and third with one out in one inning, and bases loaded with one out in another, and they didn’t score. “Friday (state against No. 7 Clay City), they had bases loaded with one out, had already scored one run in that inning, and we got out of it,” Baker said. “That’s what they’ve done all tournament long. “A lot of that had to do with our defense, which had been pretty solid all year,” Baker said. “Having that freak Kyra Kennedy out in centerfield helps.” And then came the clutch hits, none bigger than the two home run blasts from Addi Baker in the final two innings of the state championship game. “Thank goodness they pitched to Addi,” Baker said. “I’ve told her Cont. on Page 16.
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this her whole life: ‘The older you get, the better the pitching is going to be. Good pitchers are not going to make mistakes over the middle of the plate. When they do, you have to make them pay for it.’ “They made two mistakes and she didn’t miss.” A bonus to both of those home runs was that Baker was able to greet Addi Baker, his daughter, on the third-base line as she finished her home-run trot. “To see her face, running around third…I can’t remember (a lot), but I’ll remember that forever.” While Baker coached a state championship team in his first year with the program, he also coached a state championship in his last year with the program. “I’ve said many times that I coach because of my girls – not for them, but I coach because of them,” he said. “Addi is going to college to play softball, and Elli is going to play tennis. I want to watch as much of that stuff as I can.” Baker will start his ninth season as the Northfield football head coach this fall. As far as softball
Coach Brandon Baker is congratulated by Southwood Athletic Director Tom Finicle. goes, Baker said “They got hot it was someat the right thing he’d never time,” Baker seen before. added. “I don’t “We had a know if anywhole new staff. body will ever Nobody was a see a streak like holdover,” he this. said. “We had to “To go do a lot of through all the teaching, new teams we had to things with go through to players we’ve win it – amaznever coached. ing.” It was a team.
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Live music returns: Musicians of all a variety of genres took to the stage at the Historic Eagles Theatre on Thursday, June 17, for a concert that highlighted the Honeywell Arts Academy first Resonance Institute. The institute was a weeklong workshop featuring young musicians from around the United States. The program was led by Time for Three members Ranaan Meyer, Nick Kendall and Charles Yang, along with Peter Dugan. Members of Mixed Tape (top photo) performed three of their original arrangements, while Jake Howard performed on the mandolin with his group, Westbound Situation, as well as other musicians from the workshop. The performance was the first live music at the Eagles since it closed due to the pandemic in March 2020. Photos by Joseph Slacian
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Preschool-age children and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool’s “D is for Decomposition” July 14. When dead things decay, they become part of the soil. Children ages 2 – 5 and their adults are welcome to attend the class from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center located in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, Andrews. Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s basic education, including music, crafts, social interaction and time outdoors, always with a nature-related theme. The program fee is $2 per child. Advance registration is appreciated. Register by calling Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127. For more information on other UWIS programs, facebook.com/upperwabash, or call 260468-2127.
(center) and his band performed Thursday, June 17, during the Honeywell Summer Plaza Music Series. The series continues at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 23, as Sparrow 5 takes to the plaza stage. Photo by Joseph Slacian
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Wabash County officers pay tribute to Rich twins at graduation ON JULY 5, 2007 Master Trooper Detective Dave Rich was killed in the line of duty. He left behind a wife, Connie, young twin sons, Connor and Carson, and young daughter, Lauren. On June 6, Carson and Connor graduated from Southwood High School. As they did for Lauren in 2018, troopers and police officers from Wabash County were there to support them. Congratulations Carson and Connor, and proud Monna, Connie Rich. VETERANS met Friday June 10 at 9 a.m. Veterans give a very BIG THANK YOU to Susie Goodpasture for her delicious pecan rolls she brought to them. Next month then plan on meeting on Friday July 9 at 9 a.m. in the Lion Room at the LaFontaine Community Building. WHY NOT ORDER a brick to be placed at the Veterans Memorial at the LaFontaine Community Building before they stop selling the bricks. This is a wonderful way to remember the men and women who have served or serving our Great United States. All you need to do is call Jerry Wilson at 765-981-4928 and he will ask for information and where to send a check or money order. Let’s remember this wonderful men and women who served our Great Country to keep us FREE to be the person we want to be. RENOVATION KICKOFF for Troyer Memorial Library, Renovation Kickoff went great! We have almost 40 kids signed up for Summer Reading Program. If anyone wants to sign up still, they can come into the library anytime and get their packet and earn some points. The grand prize is a Family Membership to Wabash County Museum. We also hired two new assistants, Lynn Wells and Karen Welsh. TOWN OF LAFONTAINE TOWN WIDE AND COUNTY Rummage Sale on July 9 and 10. If you are interested on getting on a list just phone 260-377-
9608 or email this column. Be sure and gave your name, address and times of your sale. Your name with address and time of sale will be
to vacate parts of 1050 S and 50 E including the Bridge 144”. There were 25 – 30 residents of this area were present to state their objections to this. There were representatives from the LaFontaine Town Board along with residents who lived between the two bridges. Commissioner Jeff D. Dawes stated before and again at the start of their meeting “that there would not be discussion this matter due to improper notice.” It does seem very
Troyer Library workers prepare for summer program. Photo provided.
Veterans gathered June 10. Photo provided.
Southwood students performed with Indiana All State Choir. Photo provided. conveneient for them. put onto a list and it They stated that it will be posted in might be held on July town. 12. Now the residents WABASH COUNjust need to just have TY COMMISSIONmore people there ERS Jeff D. Dawes, when the meeting is Barry J. Eppley and going to be. There Brian K. Haupert. My are two active busithoughts about ness and one part Monday Wabash time one between County Bridge 144 and Bridge Commissioners meet143 along with 12 ing “which was to homes with the include their petition majorly of being over
Wabash County Law Enforcement officers attended Southwood graduation to support Connor and Carson Rich, whose father, David Rich died in the line of duty in 2007. Photo provided. 60 and at least eight over 70. By vacating the area, the commis-
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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”. BAPTIST
Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash, Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, Pastor, Jeff Pope, Associate Pastor, Dylan Persinger, Youth Pastor. Sunday Worship 9am & 11am. Sunday School 10am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6pm. Bus transportation is available, call 563-3009. 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. 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. Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday at 8:15 a.m. St. Patrick's Catholic Church Main Street in Lagro. Holy Mass 11 a.m. the 1st Sunday of the month except January and February. St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church - We humbly invite you to experience ancient Christianity in the Church Jesus established. "You are Peter [rock], and on this rock I will build My Church" (Matthew 16:18). 1203 State Road 114 E., North Manchester. 260-982-4404. www.strobertsnmanchester.org. Like us on Facebook. Sacrament of Confession: Wed. 5:30-6 P.M and Sat. 4-4:30 P.M or anytime by appointment. "Therefore, confess your sins to one another" (James 5:16). Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sat. 5 P.M., Sun. 9 A.M. and 11:30 (en español), See website for weekday Mass schedule. "For My flesh is real food and My blood is real drink" (John 6:55). For more information on Catholicism visit www.catholic.com 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; Stephen Eberhard, Minister; phone: 260-5634179; website: www.wabashchristian.org. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Find us on YouTube and 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. FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH
North Manchester First Brethren Church: 407 N. Sycamore St., N. Manchester; Sunday Morning Schedule – Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 am, Adult Classes: 8:00, 9:15, & 10:30 am, Youth Connect (Grades 7-12): 9:15 am, “LOFT” Children’s Church (Grades 1-6): 9:15 am, Elementary Classes: 10:30 am, “The Garden” Nursery & Preschool Classes: 9:15 & 10:30 am. Find us online: www.nmfbc.org
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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. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE North Manchester Church of the Nazarene 504 W. Main Street, N. Manchester; Worship 10:00 a.m.; Rev. Robert Mansfield, Pastor. Phone 260-224-8000. 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 Shawn Light. 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 INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Lead Minister, Joel Cogdell; Worship Minister, Michael Eaton; Middle School/Groups Minister, Nate Plyler; Next Steps/Outreach Minister, Ryan Keim; Women’s Director, Taylor McFarland; Student Minister, David Diener; Children’s Minister, Tyler Leland; Early Childhoood Director, Janet Legesse. NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am. 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. Office phone 260.563.4051. Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. 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
Freedom Life Church (Non-Denominational Full Gospel Church) 480 Washington St., Wabash, IN 46992. Pastor Tim Morrisett, 317385-4400. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Teens Jesus and Java Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's Church Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m. Nursery is provided. Sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night: Adult Bible Study 6:00 p.m., Teen Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wabash Friends Church 3563 S State Rd 13, Wabash, (260) 563-8452. Lead Pastor, Brandon Eaton. Join us for in-person worship at 8:30AM or 10:45AM, or via live-stream on Facebook at 10:45AM. Children's programming available infants - 6th grade. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45AM. Youth (7th-12th) Sunday evenings at 6:30PM. 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. Join us for services at 10:00 am, Sunday School at 9am. 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. Tom Richards, 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. 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 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765981-2648. Pastor: John Cook, 260-563-1406, pastorjohn1954@gmail.com. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. 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. Live Streamed on Sundays @ 10:30 a.m. on Facebook at INManchesterUMC. Website: www.northmanchesterumc.com Richvalley United Methodist Church 290 N. Jefferson Street, Wabash, IN 46992; Phone: 260-563-1033; Pastor Jack Suits. Email: rvumc@hotmail.com. Worship: 9:30am, Sunday School: 10:45am. Wabash First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass St, Wabash; (260) 563-3108; www.wabashfirstumc.org; Pastor Nathan Whybrew, Youth Pastor Nick Smith. Service Times: 8am and 10am in the sanctuary, 11am Facebook Live, www.facebook.com/wabashfirstumc. Youth Group times: Wednesday 6pm @ Wabash First UMC, High School; Sunday 57pm @ Lincolnville UMC, Middle School. 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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stated to me that he has lost 30 percent of his business. The commissioners were presented petitions last year on not closing this area, but it seems like they do not want to listen to the residents from the South part of the county. So, I am asking all residents in the South part of the county to watch for the notice of commissioners meeting on this issue. We have to as tax paying residents to keep letting them know how we feel about this and show up at this meeting. “We are grateful for the investment that Beacon Credit Union is making in the lives of students and their families,” said Shane Whybrew, White’s Director of Donor Stewardship. “Beacon
is truly providing new possibilities to students throughout the state through their support of White’s residential and Family Services.” Thank you, Beacon Credit Union, for your continued support of White’s RFS! Beacon Credit Union recently became a White’s RFS Impact Partner. Headquartered in Wabash and with offices all throughout the state, Beacon CU has been helping Hoosiers since 1931 and is the largest agricultural lending credit union in the nation. “We are very fortunate to have a resource such as White’s Residential and Family Services here in Wabash County making an impact with our
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...continued from Page 18 youth,” said Kevin Willour, President/CEO of Beacon Credit Union. “We understand the importance of investing in our younger generation and are proud to support WRFS as an Impact Partner.” By becoming a White’s RFS Impact Partner, businesses not only provide financial support, but also contribute to the future success of teens and families in our community. “We are grateful for the investment that Beacon Credit Union is making in the lives of students and their families,” said Shane Whybrew, Director of Donor Stewardship. “Beacon is truly providing new possibilities to students throughout the state through their support
of White’s Residential and Family Services.” We are honored to have Beacon CU as a White’s RFS Impact Partner! For more information on how your business or organization can join the mission of White’s RFS — enriching the lives of at-risk kids and families through emotional healing, personal development, and spiritual growth — by becoming an Impact Partner, contact Shane Whybrew (Shane.Whybrew@W hitesrfs.org). FIVE SOUTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL singers performed in the Indiana All State Honor Choir 2021 (at the Palladium in Carmel.) under the direction of nationally known director Dr. Jeffrey Redding.
Congratulations to Lyndzy, Isaac, Isabel, Katelyn and Cage for their hard work to prepare and for being selected from their audition. SUMMER FEED PROGRAM is held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Kendall Street in front of the LaFontaine United Methodist Church. VAN BUREN LIONS CLUB will have their famous Tenderloin Fry Saturday June 26 at the Lions club house, 108 N. First St. (State Road #5) in Van Buren from 5:00 to 7:00 p. m. A sandwich only for $6.00 or a dinner, carry out or dine is for $8.50. LAFONTAINE/LI BERTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Is
always looking for volunteers. For information stop by station second or fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. or send a message on Face Book. SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL REUNION will be held on Aug. 7 at Honeywell. Be sure and watch for your invitation. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Andy and Candi Kirk, Sheldon and Marsha Jones June 24, Bill and Laura Eppley, John and Lynn Swain June 25, Jeremy and Pattie Steele June 26, Travis and Indie Piecy June 27, Braian and Josephine Miller, Tom and Connie Knable, Paul and Keisha Wright June 28, Dwayne and Sheila “Bubbles”
Lynn June 30 HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Fritz Kirk June 17, 2021 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Alex Horine, Peter Madsen, Sheldon Jones June 24, Jonathon Friedersdorf June 25, Evelyn Bridegroom, Jordan ridgeway June 26, David Compton, Idris Krhin, Mike Worthington, Don garrison June 27, Terry Roser, June 28, Frank Vest, June 29, Rita Herendeen, Makalya Miller June 30, Jamie Herring July 1 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940
Community members are talking about the upcoming Urbana High School reunion and some seem to be very excited and anxious to see other classmates. Just like any other class reunion event, they want to see how the other classmates are doing and to reminisce about the good times and to see what everyone is doing nowadays. This event will be held at the Urbana Community building on June 26, 2021. Shirley Anderson has worked with a few other people here in Urbana compiling photos and other information about Urbana. Together
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they have accumulated a stack information on Urbana’s history. They had it printed and put in a book form. You can purchase one of Urbana history books at the reunion for $25. For further information call: 260-774-3626 or 260-774-3509
Tractor pull: The big boys and their toys are going to hold a tractor pull on June 26, 2021. This event will be take place at the Urbana Community Ball Park’s pulling pad starting at 9 a.m. Those who are wanting to participate can register and weigh in for the pull around 8:30 a.m. The Urbana Lions Snack Shack will be open that day. For further information call 260-571-3284 Urbana Lions will be hosting an Italian dinner night inside the Urbana Community building. The Lions Club will be holding a spaghetti dinner free to Urbana residents.
This is a community affair. This is an invitation to Urbana residents to come and visit with each other. The Urbana Lions are in need of new members. This would be a great opportunity for you to check out the club and have the possibility of joining. The Urbana Lions are requesting an RSVP by June 24, 2021 please contact Bonita at (260)774-3665. Prayer concerns: Marilyn Karns, Lowell Karns both at Wellbrooke of Wabash, Alma DeVore, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright,
Ava Gibson, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox. Our nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders, health providers, the ones who have contracted COVID-19 and the people who are trying to eradicate the virus. If anyone would like to have their name added or removed from prayer concerns, please contact me. Condolences to Roy Stephen’s family and friends from the Urbana Community. Birthday wishes: June 23 Hudsyn Stith, June 25 Leightyn Stith and June 30
Lane Keaffaber. Urbana Park is available to everyone, not just the community of Urbana. The park has features such as his and her handicap accessible restrooms with running water and flushable toilets, playground equipment, basketball court, pavilion with grill, Little League baseball diamond with electronic score board, team dugouts, bleachers for spectators, Snack Shack just for the asking when needed, tractor pulling pad for garden tractors and the larger big boy toys. There is a lot of room for parking. The
Urbana Lions are very proud of this facility and would like to see it used. If you would like to use this facility, call (260) 774-3665 to make arrangements. Urbana Streetlights: I need your help in keeping the lights on and I’m asking the Urbana residents to let me know of lights that have a problem. Give me a call at (260) 7743665. If I don’t answer, leave a brief message of the light’s address and what is wrong. I will have a work order made up and have the light fixed. Thank you for your help.
N.M. town-wide garage sale will be this Friday, Saturday Friday & Saturday, June 25 and 26 has been set as North Manchester’s Town Wide Garage Sale. Maps will be available in the June 23 issue of the News Journal; sale listing will be also available in The Paper. Contact The News Journal at 260-9826383 for more information. JULY 3 FIREWORKS A HIGH SCHOOL: Manchester University, Manchester Community Schools and the town of North Manchester
present the 2021 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display at Manchester High School on Saturday, July 3. The rain date is July 4. The free cel-
ebration kicks off at 7 p.m. with the Manchester Civic Band. Families and individuals are encouraged to come early to find a spot. Lawn chairs or blankets will make viewing more comfortable. Parking is available at Manchester High School, Manchester Administrative Building and Manchester Recreation Association lots. The North Manchester Fire Department will light up the sky with fireworks over the high school baseball field about 10 p.m.
“Thanks to the firefighters who volunteer their time to set up and run the show. They do an awesome job every year,” said Alexis Young, Manchester University assistant vice president for facilities and auxiliary operations. Young, Manchester Community Schools Business Manager Jeremy Markham and Town Manager Adam Penrod organized the overall event. For the safety of guests, no alcohol, sparklers or personal fireworks are permitted.
FRANCES SLOCUM CHAPTER, DAR: The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on Saturday, June 12 at the Country Family Restaurant, North Manchester. Ten members were present to welcome new member Heidi Wise. The meeting opened with the DAR ritual, followed with devotions by Tamra Wise, chaplain. The June President General’s message from Denise Doring VanBuren
was shared by Joyce Joy-Baker. The National Defender report and program was on World War II, Guy DeGenaro, as he volunteered for “a dangerous mission” in the U.S. Army Air Corps, flying gliders. Committee Minutes were on American Indian, Constitution, Conservation, American Flag and Women’s Issue. Barbara Amiss, Regent reported on the 120th Indiana DAR State Conference and awards received. Tamra Wise, chaplain, conducted a
memorial service for six departed members: Dora Russell Dennison, Johanna “Joby” Kunkler Kaufman, Avonne Lee Reed Knecht, Joanne White Ranck, Adelene Gilliam Smith and Nancy McCullough Tiger. The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be Tuesday, Sept 14 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash at 7 p.m. Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend. Continued on Page 24
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Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School announces honor roll Officials at Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School recently announced the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 20202021 school year. ‘All A’ Honor Roll Grade 7: Sylvia Bakehorn, Colleen Boardman, Griffin Chambers, Hailey Collins, Cooper Drake, Owen Enyeart, Malia Mahan, Ivan Ranck, Natalie Sutphin, Lilah Vandermark Grade 8: Quinn Claussen, Grace Drake, Courtney
Finney, Zoey Gaylourd, Rowan Goodpasture, Averi Haecker, Mason Hipskind, Daedric Kaehr, Gabriel Mealy, Keaton Metzger, Lucy Vandermark Grade 9: Emma Adams, Randall Boone, Carrie Collins, Liliauna Combs, Libee Price, Micah Smith, Shyanne Stout, Noah Veals Grade 10: Elise Adams, Bryn Mealy, Katelyn Ranck, Kyle Smith, Dakota Wilson, Alaina Winer
Grade 11: Joseph Bland, Mya Denney, Madison Hipskind, Haley Lanning, Bailey Wyatt Grade 12: Maggie Ball, Emily Devore, Natalie Haycraft, Connor Rich, Braden Sweet ‘A/B’ Honor Roll Grade 7: Isabelle Ashba, Naomi Davis, Mylah Dillon, Keaton Frieden, Mazie Ghrist, Brody Height, Nolan Hiner, Danika Holbrook, Coan Holloway, Fritz Kirk, Rachel Lawson,
Emily Lochard, Maddox Marshall, Victor Mondragon, Logan Moore, Payton Nelson, Ryan Nelson, Autumn Rasmussen, Wyatt Smith, Olivia Snow, Sophia Temple, Bryce Wilcox Grade 8: Luke Andrews, Audrey Ball, Elijah Boone, Aaliyah Bussard, Taylor Cavins, Cherish Dillon, Hannah Garrison, Isabella Knote, Hope Niccum, Morgan Powell, Makenna Snow, Duke Sparks,
Lydia Topliff, Ian Vanderpool, Ryley Wilcox, Audri Winer Grade 9: Audrey Amos, Macy Barney, Ashley Benavidez, Casey Boardman, Madis-Anne Culver, Derek Deeter, Jaret Denney, Abigail Guyer, Allie Haecker, Logan Hiner, Hayden Jones, Ethan Lochard, Kaylee Nelson, Kalen Parke, Bryce Rigney, Izabielle Wagoner, Will Winer, Caleb Wyatt Grade 10: Abigail
Campbell, Ella Haupert, Zebadiah Herring, Allianah Lopez, Dylan Stout, Aleia Sweet, Jack Trudell, Anthony Veals Grade 11: Rylee Barney, Maddison Hunter, Beau Kendall, Makenlie Lambert, Stephen Madaris, Marissa Metzger, Jared Richards, Trista Roser, Adam Seacott, Brayden Smith, Ashton Steel, Alison Swain, Amelia Sweet, Kloe Teulker, Tyler Whitesel
Grade 12: Logan Barley, Thomas Charles, Skyler Claussen, Olivia Cummins, Isabel Davis, Aaliyah Douglass, Jack Guyer, Tristin Hayslett, Monica Hobson, Marissa Jones, Homero Lopez, Erin McGouldrick, Kylie Ray, Shantel ReecerCrabtree, Zachary Roudebush, Madison Snyder, Elijah Sutton, Breklynne Swisher, Paige Wood, Mason Yentes
Wabash County Tobacco Free receives grant Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition Youth Tobacco Prevention Program received a $3,000 grant from the Wabash County Community Foundation. The “Tobacco Prevention Program” addresses the danger of all tobacco products, as well as the electronic delivery devices (e-cigarette) and issues caused to a young person’s life. This grant makes it possible to go into the schools to present an educational format
with props to give the young people a better understanding of tobacco so they will make an educational decision to say, “No” to tobacco and the ecigarette. The three Wabash County school districts allows the Coalition to present in every second and fifth grade classroom. The Middle/High School Health Class teachers also invited the Coalition to present the prevention information. All presentations are age appropriate.
During this COVID school year the Coalition reached over 1,000 youth through Zoom and when weather permitted, offered outside classes. Contributors to the Youth Tobacco Prevention Program along with the Community Foundation, include, Parkview Wabash Hospital, Living Essentials, Wabash County United Fund, and private donations. It is because of these grants and donations it is possi-
ble to go to the schools. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of premature death and disease in the United States, causing more deaths annually than alcohol, HIV, car accidents, illegal drugs, and firearm-related incidents combined. The impact of tobacco in Indiana is costing Hoosiers 11,100 lives each year. Cigarette use among Hoosiers remains a critical problem, as
Indiana is consistently included among the top states with the highest smoking prevalence. That is why the tobacco prevention program in
Wabash County is so important. It is time to break Wabash County Hoosiers away from that statistic and rise above the odds.
There is help for those that are ready to quit. The free state quit line is available for everyone, 1-800QUIT-NOW.
MU awards new scholarship Brianna Howard is the first recipient of Manchester University’s new fullride Multicultural Excellence in Leadership Scholarship. It covers tuition, fees, room and board for up to four years. The recent Brownsburg High School graduate has taken advanced placement and honors courses while maintaining a high gradepoint average. This full-ride scholarship is renewable each year, for a total of four years. It covers tuition, fees and on-campus room and meal plan expenses. Manchester will award one scholarship each year. “This scholarship allows us to encourage the leaders of tomorrow,” said Manchester University President Dave McFadden. “Brianna demonstrates a strong commitment to advocate
for change and has a strong academic record. We are pleased to welcome her to the Manchester community.” Howard’s scholarship application essay, “Be the Change,” focused on systemic racism within law enforcement and finding societal solutions that go beyond social media. “Brianna demonstrates the character and qualities you hope for in a college applicant,” said Alex Gregg, her high school math teacher,
adding that she “demonstrated the level of commitment necessary to succeed in college and beyond.” “Manchester created the Multicultural Excellence in Leadership Scholarship to lift up exceptional and talented students who identify as a racial or ethnic minority,” said Ryon Kaopuiki, vice president for enrollment and marketing at Manchester. “At Manchester, we are creating the next generation of medical practitioners,
lawmakers, social justice champions, artists, educators and people of business.” Multicultural Student Leadership Awards of $2,000 a year will also go to five top finalists. The awards are renewable each year for up to four years.
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City of Wabash Building Commissioner Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF ) CASE NO. 85C01-2105-MI 342
Notice is hereby given on the 15 day of June, 2021, Travis Schuler filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance.
IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: ) ) ADRENA CARLA CRACE ) PETITIONER. )
The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 1047 Saint James Court, Wabash, IN 46992. Legal Description is Candlelite Village Lot 52.
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Adrene Carla Crace, whose mailing address is: 68 LaSalle Ave., Wabash, IN 46992. Wabash County, Indiana hereby gives notice that she has filed a petition in the Wabash Circuit Court requesting that her name be changed to Adrena Carla Shelton. Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 30th day of July, 2021 at 1:00 o’clock p.m. Adrena Carla Crace Petitioner Date: May 3rd, 2021 Lori J. Draper Wabash Circuit Court Clerk 5/26/2021
The description of the action requested in the petition is a variance requesting the storage shed is 12ft. x 24ft. and doesn’t meet the 10ft. from back property line and 20ft. from side property line. The storage shed will be 1ft. from property line, placed where existing storage shed sits. The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week until the date of the hearing of the petition. A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 15 day of July, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition.
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Lagro news through Wednesday, July 28. The program will provide weekly meals free of charge for children ages 1-18 throughout the MSDWC area. Each Wednesday throughout this summer, families can pick up five days’ worth of breakfasts and lunches for each child in their household that meets the age criteria. Meals will be
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available on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Northfield and Southwood Jr./Sr. High Schools on the east side of the building. The final pick-up date is on Wednesday, July 28. Families do not need to sign up in advance for the meals. “As a new program, our staff will be experimenting during the
first few weeks to find the appropriate amount of meals to prepare. While we aim to make enough meals for all who desire them, it is possible during the beginning weeks that meals may run out. We appreciate our community’s understand as we work through these initial details.” The monthly
Salamonie Senior Luncheon will be at noon on Monday, July 5, at the Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, 3691 New Holland Road, Andrews. Anyone age 50 or older is welcome to attend. Caroline Everidge, Extension Educator with Huntington County Purdue Extension, will speak on “Safety from
Scams.” The program begins with a carry-in meal at noon. Guests should bring a side dish to share, a beverage, and their own table service. The main dish is provided by Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. A $1 donation will be accepted to help defray costs. For reservations call 260-468-2127.
Happy Anniversary to Roger and Susie Snyder, who will celebrate their 49th Wedding Anniversary on June 24. Also Happy Anniversary to John and Lynn Swain on June 25. Lagro Happy Birthdays: June 24 – Ryan Walker; June 30 – Sarah Frieden and
Terry Schaaf. Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? Do you have a special event to share? If so, just send me an email at the address listed above, or text me at 260-571-2577. I’d love to share your special day or your community event. Let’s share the news!
THE ROANN PAW PAW Township Public Library is holding a book sale during the Fourth of July weekend, on July 1-3 during regular library hours. Stop and support our great library! ROANN FOURTH of July weekend is having the usual celebration with the town having rummage sales on Friday and Saturday, July 2-3. Saturday will be breakfast in the Roann Covered Bridge sponsored by the Bridge Association and The Roann First Brethren Church from 7am10am. Antique tractor pulls, also on Saturday, starts at 10am with weigh in at 9 a.m. at the pull field. Roann Lions Club on July 3 at 5:30 p.m., will have a horse pull also at the pull field. Fireworks will then be held at dusk. FRIDAY, JUNE 11, was a great day for the Northfield Lady Norse
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softball team! After a rain delay, the girls went on the field with determination to bring the State Title home with them and what a game! With great defense (beautiful diving catches) and Addi Baker’s power bat, along with Abby Hunter’s pitching, and they brought home the trophy! Cinderella got the golden slipper. To top the evening off for Addi Baker, she won the Class A Mental Attitude Award. Congrats to the Lady
Norse and the coaches! CALLING ALL Wabash County residents! Officials at The LIFE Center would like you to email them precious child photos!! Send the below information or stop in with your photo and complete the form. Voting will take place at the Wabash County Fair. We are working on a great prize package! THE SUMMER LUNCH Program has started running from 11:30am-12:30pm for children up to 18 years old at the Roann United Methodist Church. Lunches will be passed out on Monday (lunches for two days), Wednesday (lunches for two days), and Friday (lunch for one day). AFTER MORE THAN a year of not getting together, the women of the Roann United Methodist Church met for brunch Continued on Page 24
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N.M. news DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-5634661 or Barbara Amiss at 260-982-4376. ALL HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR: The Laketon Lions Club is sponsoring a summer All-Holiday Bazaar on July 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Warvel Park located on North Market Street in North Manchester. There will be booths in the Scout
...continued from Page 20 Hall, the large pavilion, and the grounds surrounding the pavilion. Vendors will be selling wreaths, kitchen towels, cross-stitched items, scented wax melts, fragrances, aprons, handmade purses, soy candles, crocheted and knitted items, baby items, afghans, handmade quilted wristlets, lanyards, bookmarks, scrunchies, scarves, Usborne books, puzzles, activity & coloring books, soaps, scrubs, jewelry, piggy banks, recycled paper crafts, Mary Kay Cosmetics, metal art, various forms of painting including furniture accent pieces and resin
art. This is an All-Holiday Bazaar so there will be Easter décor, Fall and Christmas décor etc. You dot want to miss this bazaar! There is still space available for more booths, too! Lunch will be served by Laketon Lions Members. Please contact Diane Binkerd, Laketon Lions Bazaar Chair, 260-982-6883 or 260-578-6884. GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP: The summer session of GriefShare meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. McKee Mortuary, Inc and the Congregational Christian Church have
partnered together to offer the community GriefShare, a 13 week session of discussion, video seminars and individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one. Participant will need to purchase a workbook at a cost of $15. Scholarships are available for those who need. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street. Please contact the church at 260-9822882 for more information or to register. FARMER’S MARKET AT OGAN’S LANDING: The North Manchester Farmers Market is now open on Saturday morning from
8 am to Noon. The market will be located at Ogan’s Landing on S. Mill St. down the street from the covered bridge. Parking will be in the gravel lot with Handicap parking beside the market (watch for signs). FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Guidelines will be in place for the safety of visitors and staff. Please wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines. Use back door for all donations. No public rest-
Roann news and fellowship on June 12th. A wonderful meal was served by the officers of UMW – Connie Doud, Nancy Cussen, Kathie Grandstaff and Susan Morris. Connie welcomed everyone and gave prayer before enjoying the brunch. The ladies also discussed how to handle making apple dumplings and their annual chicken and
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room will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester. THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc. Everything is FREE. There is a cozy nook with kid-size chairs and stocked with age appropriate books donated by the Manchester Public Library and others. Children may choose a
book to keep. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. Manchester. NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my email address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.co m 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.
...continued from Page 23 noodle dinner for 2021. Following the meal, Nancy entertained the group with a few games and drawing for a door prize. Winners were: Wilda Slisher, Jennifer McColley, Alice Eller, Connie Kramer, Sherry Draper and Colleen Hollenback. Nancy Cussen gave each lady in attendance a handmade bookmark she had sewed.
UPCOMING DATES: Month of June – Summer Lunch Program – 11:30am12:30pm, Roann Methodist Church; July 1 – Roann Lions Club meeting, 7pm, Town Hall; July 1, 2, and 3 – Library book sale; July 2 & 3 – Town rummage sales; July 3 – Fireworks at dusk; July 7 – Food Pantry, 2-4pm, Roann Town Hall; July
13 – Roann Town Board Meeting, 7pm, Town Hall; July 15 – RHG, Main Street Meeting, 6:30pm. CONTINUE PRAYING FOR: Laura Everill (Alice Eller and Kathie Grandstaff ’s niece), Becky Welsh, Sherry Hill, Lowell Burrus, Betty Boyer, Coy Eads (Roger and Debbie Cooks grandson) and our country.
Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all! CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: June 23 – Mr. & Mrs. Craig Hoppes and Mr. & Mrs. Daryn Cordes; June 24 – Mr. & Mrs. Don Richardson and Mr. & Mrs. Brian Myers; June 26 – Mr. & Mrs. Duane Trump; June 27 – Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Musselman;
June 29 – Mr. & Mrs. Doug Draper CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: June 17 – A.J. Cartwright; June 23 – Russell Cullen and Stuart Blackburn; June 24 – Stan Summers; June 25 – Aileen Summers and Amanda Randel; June 26 – Aideen Summers, LeVoy Early, Dennis Betzner, and Kaelea Sinclair; June 27 –
Craig Hoppe and Todd Wall; June 28 – James Deck and Cliff Gardner. I can be reached by email at meyerann@centruylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-1p.m. Also, I am reachable by phone 765833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.
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308 RIVER COVE LANE, North Manchester. June 25 and 26, 8am-3pm. Cash Only. Pet supplies, miscellaneous, some clothing, Christmas. 508 E. 4TH STREET: Friday, 8am-6pm; Saturday, 8am-3pm. Women, men clothing, all sizes; girls baby clothes size 3 to 24 months, baby swing, baby play pad, InstaPot, Christmas items, games, baskets, snow blower, push lawn mower, lots of miscellaneous. 1006 N. WAYNE STREET: Friday and Saturday, 9am5pm. Our junk sale! Large and small. Odds and ends. Give-away prices! 301 SUNSET DRIVE: LOW PRICES! Vanity with mirror & bench, twin bed, multilevel ladder, interior doors, kids and adult clothes, lots of glassware & dishware, lots of miscellaneous.
1803 HECKATHORN DRIVE: Friday, 7am-5pm; Saturday, 7am-Noon. Sofa, dresser, entertainment center with electric fireplace insert, coffee table, twin mattress with box spring, golf bag, decorations, folding chairs card table, soccer goal, formal dresses, wedding dress, clothing. Howard. 11480 NORTH 800 EAST: Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. Name brand clothing & shoes, men, women & children clothing, furniture, household items, toys, new Pottery Barn bedding. LAUER 14673 NORTH STATE ROAD 13: Friday, June 25, (9am-5pm); Saturday, June 26, (9am-?). Clean name brand boys clothes sizes 6-8, 10-12 and girls sizes 10-12. Women and plus size. Shoes, housewares, furniture, toys, and lots of miscellaneous. Quarter of a mile past Liberty Mills turn. CANCEL IF RAIN. Kerr
405 W. 6TH STREET: Thursday, 3-6pm; Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am3pm. Men, women & children clothing, shoes & purses, mini-fridge, microwaves, bike, Tupperware, lamps, dishes, assorted household items. 106 E. 3RD STREET: Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am-1pm. Art, primitive, antiques, decor, garden, household, miscellaneous items. Hoover. 1404 WESTCHESTER DRIVE: Friday, 8am-4pm; Saturday, 8am-? Lots of nice clean items, books, housewares, clothes, McDonald’s glasses, crocks, home interior, shelves, large selection of Dale Earnhardt and concert T-shirts (some with tags still on them), queen size bed with head and foot board, sleeper sofa, glider and other pieces. Too much to list but well worth your time to come!
2692 E. 1100 N. Thursday, 4-8pm; Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8-Noon. Washer, fridge, wall over, range vent, 2 bathtubs, bunk bed, blue canning jars, miter saw Makita tools, kids clothes, kittens, and more. LEFT OFF OF 114 ONTO Ogden Road. Follow signs to 250 W. Friday, June 25, 8am-5pm; Saturday, June 26, 8am-1pm. Christian books, building supplies, ladies clothes, men clothes, lots of miscellaneous. 607 E. 6TH STREET: Saturday only, June 26, 8am-2pm. Large garage sale: stack washer/dryer combo, furniture, couch, end tables, air fryer microwave, household appliances, household decor, rugs, kitchen items, 20+ new tableclothes, new cloth & vinyl place mats, lamps, outdoor chairs, push mower, and much more. Clean, organized sale! Priced to sell!
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MULTIFAMILY: CLOTHING - MEN, women and kids (all sizes), shoes (all sizes), home decor, kitchen supplies DVDs, jewelry. Too much to list! 207 N. Maple Street. Friday, 9am5pm; Saturday, 9am-3pm. 316 N MARKET STREET, North Manchester. Friday and Saturday, 8am-4pm. LARGE GARAGE SALE: 301 Sylers Lane. Plus size women clothing, boys and men, girls newborn-5T, stereo cabinet, lots of books, queen headboard, plus miscellaneous. Thursday & Friday 8am5pm; Saturday, 8am-? 107 S. MAPLE STREET: Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am-1pm. Art, primitive, antiques, decor, garden, household, miscellaneous items. Hoover. JUNE 26 (SATURDAY Only): 401 S. Mill Street North Manchester. Multifamily sale by Covered Bridge. Housewares, office supplies, furniture, and more. 201 ST. RD. 13 E.: Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am1pm. Antiques, collectibles, dishes, home decor, books, DVD’s, puzzles, lots of miscellaneous. Sneps. 1103 CHARLIE STREET, North Manchester. Friday, 8am-7pm; Saturday 8amNoon. HUGE 3-family! Dog kennel, lawn mower, small appliances, lamps, wall art (Including Billy Jacobs), Christmas, lots of kitchen, retro decorative lawn and household.
503 N. MAPLE STREET: Thursday, 3-6pm; Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am3pm. Children clothing, lots of boys size 8 & 10/12, adult clothing including women plus sizes, microwaves, gas grill, books, miscellaneous household items.
Wabash County GARAGE SALE: 2 1/4 miles East of Diehl Machines, 832 E. Baumbauer Road. June 24 & 25, 8am-5pm. Snowblower cab, girls 34T, boys 4-6T, clothing, snow gear, shoes, toys, child’s easel, books, maternity, Christmas, home decor, ladies S-L, miscellaneous. Watch for Signs! GARAGE SALE: 2 miles east of Diehl Machines at 556 E. Baumbauer. Girls 4/5-16, ladies S-L, changing pad, baby gate, 42” TV, double rocker, makeup table, printer, couch, household, curtains, bedding, toys, bikes, games, Leapster cartridges, Tag Readers, kitchen center with food & dishes, weight bench. Local raw honey. Stop at neighbors sale! Thursday & Friday, 6/24 & 6/25, 8am-5pm. Watch for signs. Rain or shine! GARAGE SALE: 7181 West St. Rd. 124, Wabash. Friday, 9am-3pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm. Table saw, scroll saw, truck topper, LP heater, Sears 42” mower - no deck, tools, air compressor & hose reel, plus household items. “No Clothes!”
GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 26th, 8amNoon. 1874 N. 200 W. Wabash, IN 46992. Everything priced to sell! Baby girl clothing up to size 12 months, Minnie Mouse bouncer, Sit me up seat, Activity mat, Double electric breast pump, Women clothing size large, Pair of wicker rocking chairs, Other misc baby girl items. GARAGE SALE: Thursday, 6/24, 3-6pm; Friday, 6/25, 8am-2pm. 877 W 500 S. Furniture, books, clothes, household items, toys and much more. MUTIFAMILY GARAGE Sale: Country decor, Longaberger baskets, Thirty One bags, Vera Bradley bags. Housewares, toys, books, tools, clothes: boys (toddler-10/12), girls (toddler), women. Lots of miscellaneous items, too much to mention. Priced to sell! June 24, Noon-5pm; June 25, 9am-5pm; June 26, 9am-Noon. 7389 W. 1100 N. Wabash. Take 24 to Roann/Richvalley Road (700 W.), turn right and go north 3 miles. Turn left on 100 N. and it will be the 1st house on the left. Watch for signs!
Wabash City ESTATE SALE: One Day Only! Saturday, June 26, 8am-?? Lots of kitchen items, vintage Tell City dining table & chairs, rolling service island, lots of mid century-modern items, Melmac dish set, china set, furniture and many vintage collectibles. 1580 N. Miami Street.
2157 E 1175 N, Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am5pm. Boys and girls clothing, toys, Primitive Decor, women clothing, and more.
HUGE YARD Sale: 511 Congress Street. Friday & Saturday, 9am-4pm. Very large selection of men and women clothing. Lots of summer & winter clothes to choose from. 94 pairs of summer shorts for men (size 36-44), large selection of slacks. Lots of short & long sleeve (34) shirts, size L to 2X. Women slacks, 26 pair, 40 pair of capris, skirts, dresses, tops sizes 12-18, men & women jackets and coats (13), Cherished Teddies collection. Lots of music and miscellaneous items. ONE DAY Sale! June 26, 9am-3pm. Miscellaneous items $.50 or less, green La-Z-Boy chair. 608 Fairfield Drive. YARD SALE: Friday, 6/25, 9am-1pm; Saturday, 6/26, 9am-Noon. 1920 Glendale Drive. Men, women, junior girl clothes. Shoes, books, household, seasonal & recreational items.
North Manchester GARAGE SALE: 701 N. Sycamore. Friday & Saturday, 8am-5pm. Bikes, Pepsi stuff, old camping gear, tools, and miscellaneous. PARK WIDE Garage Sale: Village Hamlet trailer park, 1100 W. 4th Street, North Manchester (behind grocery store). 6/24 & 6/25, 8am-5pm; 6/26, 8am-1pm.
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724 N. SYCAMORE STREET, Yard Sale. Firday 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9amNoon. 402 RIVER COVE LANE: Thursday, 4-7pm; Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am2pm. Yards of fabric, sewing machines, girls clothing (7/8 junior), 6 person tent, puzzles, love inspired/Louis L’Amour books, miscellaneous. 904 BECKLEY STREET: Thursday, 4-8pm; Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am?. Baby items, baby through adult clothes (both gender), dining room table and chairs, kitchen items, end tables. Too much to mention!
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The Paper of Wabash County, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 5:00 on Fridays
North Manchester cont.
THURSDAY, 6/24, 2-6PM; Friday, 6/25, 8am-6pm; Saturday, 6/26, 8am-Noon. 13309 N. 100 E., 1/4 mile north of 13 on Beckley Street Extended. Children clothes, stroller, crib, baby walker, baby monitor, purses, shoes, food processor, puzzles, new men Dickies pants (46x30, 48x30), men shirts (XL-2X), men winter coats (2X), miscellaneous.
Mier Community Church near Converse, Indiana is currently seeking Pastoral Leadership. We are searching for a spiritual leader who is possibly retired or seeking supplemental employment. We are a small country church congregation that is nondenominational. Any interested parties please contact mwarren9692@gmail.com or myersaj1974@yahoo.com
Beef
Freezer Beef
UNDERWOOD ANGUS FARMS Call Mark for pricing
260-578-6656
1/4, 1/2, Whole Hamburger by the pound
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Singles HANDSOME, DIVORCED 50-year-old bachelor. I’m a homeowner, business owner, smart, fun & intelligent man seeking that sassy, lovely, and funny companion or roommate. Ready for romance & shelter? Aged 32-45 Years? Please reply to Box 475, c/o The Paper, PO Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992.
Services LaFontaine
Wanted
GARAGE SALE: Friday, 6/25, 8am-4pm; Saturday, 6/26, 8am-Noon. 5325 E. 975 S. America Road to 975 S, east 1/2 mile. Girls clothes size 10-14, shoes, boys clothes medium 8-10, ladies size S-3X, men size M-XL. Household items, bedding, fabric, toys, Paparazzi jewelry $2.00 each. Lots of new items with tags. Everything priced to sell!
NOW HIRING
Articles For Sale
Wanted Coins!
FOR SALE: Good, used tires, 60% left, Goodyear P265/R65/18, $200 OBO! Used metal storage barn, 10’x14’, wood floor, $375! Seasoned ash campfire wood, clean & dry. 765491-2060.
Always Buying Coins, Gold & Silver Jewelry.
50+ Years Experience. Please call me before you sell!
Tom’ s Coins 260-571-3553
POOL TABLE, 8’X4’, 2” slate, $200.00. Call 260563-3782 day or night.
Employment
ARE YOU LOOKING to work independently? OTR Class A CDL driver needed, part-time or full-time you choose. Very flexible schedule working for an independent business with company-owned late model Peterbilts. Long haul, no touch. 5 years of Class A OTR experience required. Call Steve at 260-568-1585.
Mobile Homes TOM’S LAWN Mowing Free estimates, Insured, LaFontaine area. 765-2513258.
Pets 2 CATS: Both 2 years old. Need a good home. They can be separated. Both have shots & fixed. 765603-9981.
Land For Sale 4 ACRES +/- Close to Southwood Schools. 260438-4480.
WANTED: DO you have a MOBILE HOME you want to sell? Call or text 574218-3300. We need single wides, double wides & modulars. Look forward to hearing from you!
Journeyman MW & App MW Positions Available Journeyman Positions-- Weld, Cut, Fabrication, Rigging, Erection, Blueprint Reading, Mechanically Inclined, Physically able to climb. Grain System experience a plus. Foreman position available. App MW Position-- Weld, Cut, Mechanically Inclined, Physically able to climb. Full Time Employment, Competitive Wages Contact TAS Welding & Grain Services LLC
(765) 210-4274
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