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Jeff Galley, Wabash High School vice principal and former history teacher, has had an interest in the past for as long as he can remember. He attributes his love of the past to family vacations that always included historical stops. “Those trips instilled a love of history in me that never left. It’s a large reason I became a history teacher. To teach others to have that same love and to understand the past and how it relates to who we are today,” he said. This passion for history has led him to start the Wabash High School Historical Archives, a virtual folder to hold documents and relics that supplement the history of WHS. “This year, Wabash High School is 152 years old and in May will be graduating our 149th senior class. Our current building was built in 1925, that’s 96 years and yet is as strong and beautiful as the day the doors first opened to students,” Galley told The Paper of Wabash County. “When you add in the fact that each student, all the teachers, staff and administrators, during those 152 years was a living, breathing, person, that’s a lot of stories that make up who we are as a school and community today. Stories that need to be told, stories that we want to tell. The fact that we still have so many of these original student publications and virtually all the student yearbooks that have ever been published by the high school, gives us the perfect opportunity to tell our story.” Galley first started sharing stories from the past through social media, and with positive feedback, decided to start the archives. “Over time I kept hearing people talk at how nice it was to see the old stories and pictures,” he said. “People would comment on the post about their time at Wabash High School and some of the things they remembered. One thing led to another and several weeks ago I met with our building IT about being able to put scanned documents on our website. Less than an hour later, things were set up and, as they say, the rest is history.” Galley has first started with finding and uploading the school newspapers. “I always knew we had ‘The Orange and Black’ as a student newspaper but in going through things I’ve discovered that in 1928 and 1929 we had what was called “The Wabash High Weekly” and I even found a single student newspaper from 1979 entitled “The Tomahawk Times.” Currently on the site we have student newspapers dating back to 1903 and 1904.” Although Galley hasn’t had much of a chance to look into the website metrics to see if the archives have been popular, he is confident that these archives are important and will draw people in. “What’s interesting is that - Jeff Galley once you read one of the student newspapers, you want to read more,” said Galley. “Not because the stories directly relate to us as they did to the students of the day but because the names of people in them are familiar. Names like O.J. Neighbours, and L.H. Carpenter, names that adorn school buildings today, Wabash are used in the school newspaHigh School pers to describe the actions of a vice principal then superintendent and princiJeff Galley uses a pal. Names of former community phone app to scan members like Phil Magner and Jack old student newsPorter, names of people that I myself papers to the had the honor of knowing, are the WHS Historical Continued on Page 7 Archives. Photo by Mandy Mahan.

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Officials from Visit Wabash County, in partnership with the City of Wabash, is pleased to announce a Hero Memorial to be installed in late summer 2021. The memorial will be located just north of the Wabash River on south Wabash Street and will replace the hero banner program that launched in 2019 and concludes in the fall of 2021. “The Hero Banner Program was an incredible success,” said Christine Flohr, executive director of tourism for Visit Wabash County who helped manage the project on behalf of the City. “There are so few lampposts available compared to the number of individuals who wanted to purchase a banner in honor of their loved one, especially when you have to take into account the lampposts that hold Christmas decorations in the winter months. The Mayor A look at what the Hero and I knew we wanted to Memorial will look like. come up with another option Photo provided that would allow for more citizens to show gratitude for those who have served or are currently serving in the military, fire, and safety field.” The design for the hero memorial was created by David Hines, local engineer for Schlemmer Brothers Metalworks. The memorial will include three 7-foot stainless steel pillars with decorative caps. Each pillar will have the ability to display the names of 252 heroes. “The hero banner program was an idea I had seen in another community several years ago and thought it was a wonderful way to pay tribute to those who have served selflessly,” said Mayor Scott Long. “The response was humbling and overwhelming, and we recognized almost immediately that 133 “The response was available lampposts weren’t humbling and overwhelming, going to be enough going forward.” and we recognized almost The Hero Banner program is immediately that 133 available slated to end in September of this year, with all of the banners lampposts weren’t going to be being returned to the purchaser. enough going forward.” The future Hero Memorial will allow for people to purchase a - Mayor Scott Long recognition name plate to honor their hero, however, unlike the banners, the recognition plates will be on display permanently. The cost of the recognition plates along with a grant that was received from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs will help cover the expense of the installation of the Hero Memorial and its upkeep. “I am proud to have served my country and my community in the military and as a police officer,” said Long, “and I will never forget the brothers and sisters that I had the honor to serve alongside. Let this memorial pay tribute to their sacrifice for generations to come.” The on-sale date for recognition plates for the new Hero Memorial will be released later this spring by Visit Wabash County who will oversee the new program.

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Students were recognized by the Wabash City School board on Monday for being selected as Kathy Swan Award recipients. Pictured are (from left) Jaqobie Griffith, Morgan Butcher, Gavin Nique, board president Rod Kelsheimer, Jorri Booth, board sec-

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retary Rhonda Hipskind, Kylie Berryman, board member Stephen Dafoe, board vice president Bill Konyha, Hunter Jones, board member Jason Fry, Wesley Derry and Cody Ballschmidt. Photo provided.

City Schools honors Swan Award recipients By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com The members of the Wabash City Schools board met on Monday, March 15. During this meeting the board presented the winners of the 2020 and 2021 Kathy Swan awards. “At the high school, what we do, is I send out an email to all of the employees at the high school to figure out who are good nominees for this award,” Wabash High School principal Kyle Weiland said. “We received a lot of different names from each grade level, and once those are all submitted, I send out a poll to all of the teachers and they get to select who they think is the most deserving recipient each year. We have so many, but each one of them that will be recognized tonight is very deserving for their contributions to

Wabash High School. One of the things I really encourage my teachers to think about is, you know, which are those students that make you excited to come to school each day, which ones are doing the right thing each and every day, which ones are treating each other, their peers, their teachers with respectful ways, and truly making this a great place to learn and teach and I’ve had

positive experiences with each and every one of these students so I’m excited to recognize them.” The 2020 winners were: Jorri Booth, Hunter Jones, Jaqobie Griffith, Maddie Helsel and Cody Ballschmidt. “Jorri is a hardworking, diligent student who takes pride in her work,” said Booth’s industrial technology teacher, Shaun Eiler. “She takes the time to do

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things right the first time, and strives to turn in the best projects in every single class. And more importantly, she is also willing to help out students she sees struggling without any prodding from the teacher.” Math teacher Niko Macaluso said of Jones, “I appreciate that Hunter actively participates in class discussions and always has a positive attitude when it

comes to class. He has a tremendous work ethic when it comes to his academics and even when things get tough, he just doesn’t quit.” Weiland spoke of Griffith’s fundraising efforts. “He wasn’t just bringing items from home. He was making this a priority,” the principal said. “He knew there were people in this community that needed things, basic needs and food

to survive, and that was part of his mission. He went to local businesses to try to solicit more support. And while it always was a competition, I know that his success came because he has an incredible heart, which I believe is something all adults and students should admire. You are truly an outstanding representative of Wabash City Schools.” Weiland also spoke highly of Helsel.

“She had this very calm and peaceful way about her and also outstanding leadership skills,” said Weiland. “A few years ago, when we started the media arts program down at the Honeywell Center, they invited all of the area principals down there to see the new facility and hear students present. It was almost like she was the second teacher, in some cases the priContinued on page 3

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Swan Awards mary teacher in that classroom because she truly was the goto person and I don’t know that that program would have survived or been as successful as it had been if we didn’t have such an outstanding leader like Maddie, who was a part of that program from the very beginning. Teacher Amy Oswalt said of Ballschmidt, “When I first met Cody, he was super quiet. He is an excellent student and just the growth over the years is just amazing. I am so impressed with that growth over the years and that’s why I nominated Cody for this award.” The 2021 winners were: Kylie Berryman, Morgan Butcher, Gavin Nique and Wes Derry, “Kylie is a joy to have in class. She is always smiling,” said math teacher Kaleb Kelsheimer. “She does her best on everything she does, is kind to all the other students and participates. Every class is made better when she is in it.” Choir teacher Mark Nevil said of Butcher, “Morgan is a positive go-getter. When we needed choreography, she has stepped up and created it all and taught it to the ladies without even being asked. I really appreciate her willingness to try new things, such as taking a solo to contest or auditioning for the all-county honor choir. She has been a kind and thoughtful lady at all times in and out of my classes. I truly appreciate her for what she has done and who she is.” Owalt also spoke about Nique “Another growth,” she said. “He is now pretty much leading some of the times at Unified Track, he’s getting a job now, he’s kicking butt on his grades, and he is helping other kids. He has just come so far, and I always look for the growth because I think that’s pretty cool.” Adam Handley has coached Derry for three years in football.

“One of the first players in my last three years here that’s the first on the practice field,” the coach said. “He’s always the last one off the field as well, helping clean up. He’s done a tremendous job preparing his body the last three years in the off-season. Never complained when we had to do extra conditioning or anything of that nature, never complained when he had to change positions or asked to do something different. He’s always willing to do what’s asked of him.” Also, during Mondays meeting, the board: Approved the following building reconfigurations beginning the 2021-22 school year: L.H. Carpenter will have preschool and kindergarten; O.J. Neighbours will have grades one through four. Approved the following changes to the Support Personnel Handbook for Custodians effective March 29, 2021: Establish one Head Custodian for WMS/WHS; remove shift bonus and make it part of permanent pay. Accepted grant from Project Lead The Way in the amount of $2,400. Accepted resignation of Shelley

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...continued from Page 2 Hipskind as bookkeeper at O.J. Neighbours effective March 12, 2021. Approved recommendation to create a position for Special Education teacher for grades one through six RISE classroom at O.J. Neighbours beginning the 2020-21 school year. Accepted resignation of Sharon Morgan as paraprofessional at O.J. Neighbours effective March 2, 2021. Approved recommendation to transfer Brittany Fager from O.J. Neighbours

Library paraprofessional to O.J. Neighbours bookkeeper until the end of the 2020-21 school year at the same pay and hours. Approved recommendation to offer Drivers Education for the summer of 2021 at a cost of $375 for the classroom and driving portions or $40 for just the classroom portion. Accepted resignation of Macaluso as math teacher and Department Chair at WHS effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year and

approve 10 additional days at his current daily rate to help with the transition to the next dual credit math teacher. Accepted resignation of Diana Working as a paraprofessional in the RISE classroom at Wabash High School effective

at the end of the 202021 school year. Approved the following athletic coaches for 2020-2021: Lance Grubbs, Olivia (Winget) Ashley, Jim Ballee as softball volunteers, and Abby Stanley as WMS golf coach.

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Scholarship created for young golfers “You can make a difference in someone’s life, if you can make a connection,” was a common phrase said by Kent Workman. It was a phrase Kent not only mentioned, but lived. In speaking about her son, Peggy said, “Kent had many talents in his lifetime, but he was truly ‘gifted’ in being able to make a connection and thereby make a difference, whether it was with his students, family, friends, or acquaintances.” Today, even after a car accident in 2019 that took his life, Kent continues to touch the lives of others through two endowments at the Community Foundation of Wabash County. In his will, Kent wanted to honor his mother Peggy by creating the Peggy D. Workman Endowment, to provide support in perpetuity to the First Brethren Church in North Manchester and further the church’s mission and youth programming. Kent also wanted to encourage youth participation in the sport of golf and provide support for men’s health, related to prostate cancer, through the creation of a trust. Kent’s siblings quickly realized the challenges of managing a trust and approached the Community Foundation seeking a way to meet Kent’s wishes without the cost and administration of a trust. The answer was the creation of a field-ofinterest endowment. Kent Workman was born and raised with his three siblings in Wabash County and graduated from Manchester College with a degree in education. Following graduation, he became a math teacher for Maconaquah High School for 33 years until his retirement in 2017. Kent invested his time in youth, and he served a number of years as the Maconaquah JV basketball coach. He also spent hours on the golf course, teaching youth how to play and instilling in them a love for the game. Kent cared for each of his students and athletes, and they

remember him for his sense of humor. Outside of school, Kent was actively involved in the Peru and North Manchester communities. He even convinced the Peru Park Board to host an annual Easter Egg Hunt, for which he served as chair. Kent’s mother Peggy remembers her son gathering prizes donated by local businesses and community members for the event. She specifically recalls, “One summer, when K-Mart in Peru was going out of business, he told me we needed to stop at K-Mart on our way to dinner so that he could purchase a couple of the bicycles on sale for the Easter Egg Hunt, which was still months away!” Kent is remembered for his dedication and commitment to his family, his students, and the community, but one of his greatest passions was playing golf and making the sport accessible to others. For Kent, golf served as a way to connect and build relationships with others, relieve stress, teach youth, and raise money for the causes most dear to him. Golfing also allowed Kent to spend time with his beloved Schnauzer, Caddie. Kathy Singpiel, Kent’s sister said, “We grew up raising Schnauzers. So when Kent decided that he needed a companion dog, he chose a Schnauzer, and named her Caddie, planning to take her along when he went golfing! He taught her how to “spot” his golf balls, after he hit them, by adding a cinnamon scent to them. Once she found the golf ball, she would ‘sit’ beside it until he came, then he gave

her a treat. She loved riding with him in the golf cart. A lot of the time, she would run alongside the cart, as though she was pulling it!” Kent’s brother Kyle recalls the first time they learned how to play golf. “Kent and I always enjoyed many of the same sports. As kids and young adults it was all about basketball and we played non-stop. In the Spring of 1982, Kent and I were both students at Manchester College and decided to take a golf class together. The sport stuck but we were still both playing a lot of basketball and were very busy with classes. Golf was an expensive sport, and we were poor college students at the time. Later, when we both had full-time jobs, we became fully engrossed in the game of golf…or at least Kent did. As a school teacher, Kent began spending his entire summers on the golf course. Soon, summer wasn’t enough, and he began golfing year round, using orange balls to golf in the snow. It is fitting that Kent’s wish was to start a golf endowment to help young people learn and enjoy the game. Golf helped him through many stressful times; It was his outlet, and he truly loved the game.” In May of 1996, the Workman siblings

lost their father after a battle with prostate cancer. To cope with his grief, Kent used golf as his outlet. However, Kent felt compelled to share his father’s story and raise awareness about prostate cancer. So, he decided to increase awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society by setting a record in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most holes played in a week with a cart. The record was a total of 1,363 holes. To encourage and support Kent, his family helped fundraise and share the message, and they followed him around the course in golf carts all week. Kent was successful at his world record attempt - playing a total of 1,560 holes, which equates to more than 12 rounds of golf per day! Although the world record was short-lived, the Workman family will forever treasure the memory and accomplishment. Today, youth ages 618, in Miami and Wabash Counties will benefit from the opportunities provided by the Kent A. Workman Memorial Endowment. Grants from the endowment will assist with the costs of summer golf camps, golf scrambles, and school golf team expenses including new equipment, travel, tournament fees, and scholar-

ships. To apply for a grant from the endowment, a school principal, athletic director, or coach must fill out and submit the application. Requests for applications can be sent to julie@cfwabash.org. “The creation of the endowment was the perfect combination to combine Kent’s love for golf with his desire to give back,” says Kent’s sister-in-law Teri Workman. “One day, shortly after Kent’s death, a man approached me asking if I was related to Kent. He told me a story about Kent showing up at his door because he knew the man’s son loved to play golf and he wanted to financially help him keep playing. The man was grateful and understandably surprised. It was wonderful to hear the story but I wasn’t surprised with Kent’s actions…it was just the sort of thing he would do.”

GOOD WORDS . . . Time is always constant. There are 86,400 sec onds each day that are given to everyone, no ma er who they are! How we use those pre cious ﬂee ng moments is up you. When they pass, they cannot be made up. I am grateful that God gives us the choice to invest in these moments. What we do here today echoes for eternity! (Psalm 90:12) What keeps you busy? How do you choose to use your 86,400 seconds each day? Rev. Rick E. Carder (RickeCarder.com)

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85 Hope to mark 10th anniversary Ten years ago, in a small office on Ash Street, 85 HOPE Free Medical Clinic officially opened its doors and began providing free medical care to adult residents of Wabash County ages 18-64 who were low-income and either uninsured or under-insured. In 2011, people were struggling with postrecession unemployment, low wages, and few options for health insurance. “We had no idea how a free clinic might work. We just knew the need was there,” says Erin Shaw, who formerly worked as a nurse practitioner at 85 HOPE. Shaw’s prediction proved true. When the clinic doors opened, people came by the dozens — and eventually hundreds — to receive muchneeded assistance. But one issue quickly became apparent: “We’re going to a need a bigger space!” Shaw remembers saying after their first clinic night. Wabash Friends Church answered that call and donated the use of several rooms to 85 HOPE in 2012. “Wabash Friends has become a better church because we’ve had the opportunity to partner with 85 HOPE for close to a decade now,” says Brandon Eaton, Lead Pastor at Friends Church. “I’ve personally witnessed the clinic bring hope to people in hard situations. As followers of Jesus, I think that sums up our purpose pretty well.” The purpose of bringing hope to Wabash County became the focus of the clinic and was incorporated into its name, which combines Wabash as the 85th county in Indiana and the clinic’s hope-filled mission. Dr. Rose Wenrich was one of the first people to have the vision of opening a free medical clinic in Wabash County. From the beginning, she served as planner and currently serves as medical director and board president. “I have seen lives changed for the better,” says Wenrich. “Healthcare is only

so much over the years, and God has opened up many doors for us, including wonderful volunpart of the mission. The greater service is giving people hope, knowing someone cares. We try to erase despair and bring healing to those we serve. I have been blessed to be part of this organization.” Several local people devoted many hours to planning 85 HOPE before the clinic ever opened. Marilyn Custer-Mitchell, President of Parkview Wabash Hospital, remembers, “We were planning, planning, planning… and finally Dr. Wenrich said ‘We just need to open. We’ll figure it out.’ She was right!” Dr. Charles Lyons, Jr. was also a key figure in starting 85 HOPE Medical Clinic. Having retired from private practice, Dr. Lyons volunteered his medical expertise by seeing clients every week along with serving on the board. “It has been wonderful to be a part of a dedicated, caring group of physicians, nurses, and volunteers providing a much-needed service to our community,” says Lyons. But it takes more than just a few people to run a medical clinic. From the beginning, volunteers have been the lifeblood of 85 HOPE Medical Clinic and many people have contributed their time and effort over the years to make this vision possible. Board vice-president and volunteer nurse Claudia Rosen states, “We have helped many people in our county and there are so many more we need to reach. With God’s help, I believe we will reach them.” The clinic currently has over 50 medical and non-medical volunteers and is always seeking new people to join the 85 HOPE team. Board member and volunteer respiratory therapist Teresa Pulley states, “Our team has grown

teers.” Wenrich adds a quote from Mother Teresa, saying, “‘A volunteer is a little pencil in the hand of God, writing a love letter to the world’.” 85 HOPE Medical Clinic’s main focus has always been on meeting the needs of their clients. Providing holistic care for clients continues to be a goal of the clinic. “Our clients often come to us with multiple needs: physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual,” explains Laura Spaulding, current Executive Director. “We try to meet those needs by providing excellent medical care and connecting clients to the other resources in our community.” The clinic has expanded its vision to include many free services: medical care, prescription medications, physical therapy, mammograms, flu vaccines,

healthcare navigation services through Brightpoint, and lab and radiology testing at Parkview Wabash Hospital. 85 HOPE also assists clients with specialty care needs such as dental, optometry, mental health care, and other specialty care referrals. These services have increased the number of clients coming to 85 HOPE for help and hope. As a result of this growth, the clinic opened its second site in North Manchester in 2019 at the Town Life Center. “Approximately 25 percent of our clientele resides on the northern edge of Wabash County,” explains Judy Gump, Assistant Director and Manchester site manager. “This secondary office allows easier access for clients to our services.” Spaulding is quick to credit the source of 85 HOPE’s success. “Our growth and ability to care for the people in our community is the result of two things: first, God’s faithful and continual blessing upon the clinic and second, the generous outpouring of support from the people Wabash County. We sincerely thank our Lord Jesus

Christ for His loving provision and we thank the wonderful local volunteers, churches, businesses, foundations, and many individuals who have selflessly given of their time, resources, and prayers over the past ten years to support the mission of 85 HOPE.” Wenrich agrees. “85 HOPE has been a big love letter to the people of Wabash County for the past ten years. It is staffed by volunteers with hearts for service and a generous community and hospital that have provided financial support for this mission.” 85 HOPE Medical Clinic cares for adult residents of Wabash County ages 18-64 who are low-income and either uninsured or under-insured. People interested in becoming a client at 85 HOPE should contact the appropriate office: Wabash 260274-0011 or Manchester 260-3068309. Please leave a voicemail and your call will be returned. Persons interested in

donating or volunteering may visit the 85 Hope Facebook page or the organiza-

tion’s website www.85hope.org for more information.

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The doctor is in the stockroom I would suspect that not too many universities across the U.S. have a stockroom managed by a person with a Ph.D. in biochemistry and microbiology. But that’s exactly what Valparaiso University has. Its Chemistry Department has a stockroom manager/laboratory coordinator with that Ph.D. from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. Oh, and this person also spent three years at Harvard Medical School on a fellowship, two of which were spent at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology for us non-academics). Oh, and five years at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis doing research. You folks from North Manchester know this person as Norm Hudson, Manchester High School Class of ’73. His picture still hangs in the hallway leading to the MHS gymnasium. Hudson won the

County Sports Legends Where are they today? By Roy Church Indiana High School Athletic Association wrestling title at 126 pounds in 1973 at Southport High School in Indianapolis. As usual, he won by a decision – meaning he scored more points than his opponent rather than pinning him. He defeated Logansport junior Kim Graham, 7-2 Oh, and he was runner-up at 119 pounds his sophomore year at the state finals, losing to a senior, 6-1. Oh, and he was fourth his junior year at 119, much to the disappointment of his coach – but not to him. Oh, and he also

won the IHSAA Mental Attitude Award the year he won and received honorable mention on an All-American team published by Scholastic Wrestling News. “I won most of my matches by decision,” Hudson told me during a phone call from the stockroom. “I was more of a finesse wrestler, more defensive.” In fact, Norm’s championship in ’73 ended a string of four runner-up finishes by Manchester wrestlers. In addition to his second-place finish in ’71, junior Joe Frantz was second in ’69, senior Bill Bumgardner was runner-up in ’68 and senior Dana Carpenter was second in ’67. Oh, and Doug Haynes was runnerup in ’75 at 185 pounds. Norm has been inducted into the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the MHS Athletic Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, Norm also played football

The Hudson family — Norm and Sue (top row) and Julia (bottom row, from left) and Jena. Photo provided

and ran track. “I was a shy person,” he said, “but I enjoyed playing sports.” Hudson will be the first to admit that winning a state championship was a “confidence builder.” He also told me he was a “great student. I loved learning and I worked very hard at it.” He loved the sciences. Surprise, surprise!! He had scholarship offers from the University of Nebraska and Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa), but couldn’t tear himself

away from his high school sweetheart, Sue Manges. So, he stayed home, attended Manchester College (now University) and studied chemistry and biology. He graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He only wrestled the second half of his freshman season for the Spartans of Head Coach Jim Gratz. He and Sue married his junior year. During the summers he worked for his brother-in-law, Scott Manges, one of the

many outstanding cross country and track athletes to come out of MHS and MC. The Hudsons have two daughters – Julia (who is pregnant) and Jena (who has 2-yearold twins). Jena and her husband live in St. Louis, where Norm and Sue plan to move “pretty soon.” Julia and her husband live in Indianapolis. Most academics

would take their B.S. degree and pursue their Master’s degree. Not Norm. He went right for his Ph.D. at Kent State and graduated in 1982. Then it was on to Harvard, MIT and IU School of Medicine. Then he taught 10 years at the Northwest Center for Medical Education in Gary, Ind., teaching first-year medical stuContinued on Page 7

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Archives names of 17-18-yearold students involved in a club activity or sport. “Every day our students walk past the Wabash City Schools Hall of Distinction and see names of people who did amazing things for our community, state, nation, and world. Names like Adelaide Steele Baylor, Margery Stewart Johnson, Charles Showalter. All people who accomplished amazing things and had great success, but in these documents, they are just members of the drama or Latin club, writers for the very student newspapers we are digitizing, and even then, being a leader

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amongst their peers. “One of the items I find really interesting in the both the student newspapers and yearbooks are the ads. Many of them are businesses long gone. From a 1932 ‘Orange and Black’ you could get, ‘The Right Goods at The Right Time at The Right Prices’ from J. Roy Jordan’s, 79 West Market St. or ice cream at the Sanitary Milk and Ice Cream Co. on South Miami Street. Other ads are for businesses familiar with many today. Places like Beitman, Wolf & Co., KingHipskind Co., and J.C. Penny and Co., all helped to support school student publications. In fact, one

Hudson ...continued from Page 6 dents biochemistry and molecular biology. As if his love of learning hadn’t been taxed enough, Norm stepped outside of academia, earned his Realtor’s license in 2000 and started Real Estate Advisors a year or two later. He was analyzing and evaluating commercial properties for clients and also dabbling in rental properties. Oh, and in 1998 he went back to school at Indiana University Northwest to earn a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Oh, and he actually spent a couple months as acting town manager for Merrillville, Ind., before deciding he didn’t like all the politics involved in the job. Oh, and he also had a Allstate Insurance agency for a couple of years. Then, in 2012, as Norm was pondering semi-retirement, he saw an ad for stockroom manager/lab coordinator at Valparaiso University. “It was the ideal job for me. I was willing to work for what they wanted to pay and it got me back with students. And I only live a mile from the campus.” So now, with St

NORM HUDSON Louis looming in the not-to-distant future, he is in charge of chemical labs and the stockroom in the Center for the Sciences. “I love being around the students. Students never get old; they’re always excited.” And that’s what keeps Norm going. While his wrestling days are far behind, he still walks two miles every day during his lunch hour. “Pretty soon” that two-mile walk is going to be a threehour and 45-minute drive up and down I70 from St. Louis to Indy. Buckle your seat belts!! Maybe students “never get old,” but grandkids do and they do it all too fast. Thanks for the memories, Norm. Be sure and swing by North Manchester when you come back home to Indiana to see that new grandbaby later this year.

ad from 1931 advertised for students to, ‘After Games Eat At The Green Hat.’ They also mentioned they had 24-hour service.” To access the archives, visit whs.apaches.k12.in.us , and click on the link called “WHS Historical Archives” in the “About” drop down menu.

Anyone with material they believe would be a good addition to the archives can call the Wabash High School front office at 260-563-4131 and ask to speak with Galley. “Having all these documents in a single place allows our students, staff, community and alumni the

ability to easily access any item they may be trying to locate. Whether they are doing genealogy, research or simply browsing, it’s my goal for all to read, learn from and enjoy, while occasionally laughing and marveling at how times have changed yet remained the same,” said Galley.

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March 24, 2021

Arloene Metzger, 98

Jim Krom, 82

Accomplished seamstress

Owned H&K Wrecker Service

Oct. 26, 1922 – March 20, 2021

July 14, 1938 – March 16, 2021

Margaret Arloene Metzger, 98, North Manchester, passed away peacefully at her home on March 20, 2021. One of two children, Arloene was born on Oct. 26, 1922 in Kosciusko County, to the late Herman and Grace (Metzger) Fultz. A year after graduating from Sidney High School in 1940, Arloene married her loving husband, Lester D. Metzger on Oct. 26, 1941. The two built a beautiful life together, raising three children, traveling, and keeping the farm. While the children were young, Arloene and Lester enjoyed taking the kids and later the grandkids camping. They also relished in their time traveling with Farm Seed Corn vacations. Arloene did her part to keep the family happy and healthy. She worked at the School Lunch Program, Joyful Scribes, Chester Township Assessor, and eventually retired as a receptionist at Peabody Retirement Community in 2005 at the age of eighty-three, all while working on the farm as well. On March 18, 2005 Arloene experienced one of the hardest days of her life when she lost her other half, Lester. The two were married for sixty-three years. Arloene was the example of a strong, Christian woman, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a Godly woman who taught those close to her the value of faith and a loving nature. Arloene was a member of Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren in Liberty Mills, where she also was part of the Aid Society. On Sundays she played piano at the church as well. She was an accomplished seamstress, and when her children were young, she made all of their clothing. Arloene was also an amazing quilter and cook. She taught her children the value of hard work at an early age and led by example as she milked cows, raised chickens and sold their eggs, canned, made homemade meals for the family, and helped her husband on the land. Arloene was an incredibly strong woman who left a legacy for those around that spoke to the importance of family, God’s amazing love, and faithfulness. Arloene’s example and loving memories will be forever remembered and cherished by her sons, Kenneth (Kelly) Metzger, Auburn, and Keith (Priscilla) Metzger, North Manchester; daughter, Carol (Rodney) Rooney, Huntington; sixteen grandchildren, and twenty-six great-grandchildren. Arloene is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Grace (Metzger) Fultz; husband, Lester D. Metzger; and sister, Joan Fultz Rule. Calling was Wednesday, March 24, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 10 a.m. with calling beginning at 9 a.m. at McKee Mortuary. Pastor Erin Huiras and Pastor Kelly Beutler will officiate. Burial will be at Ulrey Memorial Cemetery, Silver Lake. For those who wish to honor the memory of Arloene Metzger, memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren, 103 North 3rd Street, Liberty Mills, Indiana 46946 or the North Manchester Fellowship Food Pantry 410 North Market Street, North Manchester, Indiana 46962. The family of Arloene Metzger has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.

Sharon McKinney, 76 Enjoyed playing cards Feb. 22, 1945 – March 17, 2021 Sharon McKinney, 76, Mulberry, formerly of Liberty Mills, died March 17, 2021. She was born Feb. 22, 1945. Services were Monday, March 22. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Services, Wabash.

Thurman Glassburn, 100 World War II veteran Sept. 14, 1920 – March 11, 2021 Thurman Glassburn, 100, North Manchester died March 11, 2021. He was born Sept. 14, 1920. Services were March 22 at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington. Arrangements entrusted to Myers Funeral Home.

Jim Dean Krom, 82, of rural Urbana, died at 5:09 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Parkview Huntington Hospital. He was born July 14, 1938 in Wabash County, to Hubert and Rhea (Denney) Krom. Jim was a 1957 graduate of Urbana High School. He married Carol Frieden in North Manchester on Sept. 21, 1957. Jim was the owner and operator of H&K Wrecker Service for 55 years. He was also a volunteer fireman with the Urbana Volunteer Fire Department, serving as Fire Chief or Assistant Chief for 30 years. Jim was a member of the Roann Christian Church, the Indiana Towing and Wrecker Association, 18-year member of the Wabash County 4-H Fair Board, and a former member of the Urbana Lions Club. He enjoyed old tractors and old wreckers. He is survived by his wife, Carol Krom of rural Urbana; four sons, Chris Krom of Panhandle, Texas, Tony (Rosie) Krom, Terry (Carla) Krom, and Todd (Lisa) Krom, all of Wabash; 10 grandchildren, Nick (Megan) Krom of Urbana, Kimberly Krom of Wabash, Jeremy (Brittney) Krom of Roann, Andrew (Nikki) Krom of North Manchester, Keri (Chris) Schultz of Wabash, Joni (Jesse) Fox of Liberty Center, Amy (Jared) Osborn of Peru, Taylor (Clark) Becker of Reelsville, Lane Keaffaber and Erin Keaffaber, both of Oregon; 18 great grandchildren; sister, Lynn Knee of Fort Wayne; and sister-in-law, Nancy Krom of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents; step mother Leonore Krom; brother, Jack Krom, and brother-in-law, Dan Knee. Funeral services were Friday, March 19, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Brian Chamberlain and Larry Wade officiating. Burial is in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Urbana. Preferred memorials are Urbana Fire Department or the Urbana Yoke Parish. The memorial guest book for Jim may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

John Hammons, 64 Gifted storyteller March 18, 1957 – March 21, 2021

John Ellison Hammons, 64, North Manchester, passed away on March 21, 2021 at his home. Born on March 18, 1957 in Newport, Ky., John was the son of the late Glen and Emma Jane (Bailey) Hammons. On March 12, 1977 John married Patricia Hooker. During their time together, they had two children, Brian and Amanda Hammons. For over twenty years John supported the family as a truck driver for Pierceton Trucking Company. He also helped build homes and worked on construction projects. Although John worked hard, he also liked to relax with his family, especially his grandchildren. His family and friends always enjoyed his gift of storytelling, and his sense of humor brought joy to those around him. However, John would also stand up for what was right and just when it came to family. The precious memory of John Hammons will be forever cherished by Patricia Hammons; son, Brian (Sonya) Hammons, North Manchester; daughter, Amanda (Jason) Ward, Fort Wayne; brothers, Glen (Connie) Hammons, Energy, Ill. and Ed (Sue) Purvis, Wabash; sisters, Mary Kline and Marea (Allen) Kline, both of North Manchester; two grandchildren, Kean and Keshawn Ward; and his cat Rush. John was preceded in death by his parents, Glen Hammons and Emma Jane Purvis; and brother-in-law, Ron Kline. Family and friends may call Friday, March 26, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North Manchester, Indiana. For those who wish to honor the memory of John Hammons, 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 John Hammons has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.

Bethonie Stout, 32 Formerly of Wabash April 11, 1988 – March 19, 2021 Bethonie Mae Stout, 32, South Bend, formerly of Wabash, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. She was born April 11, 1988 to John Keith Stout and Dolly Walls in Wabash. Bethonie was a graduate of Southwood High School in 2006. She is survived by three children, Keedon, Keeana and Tyshawn Whitney of South Bend; her significant other, Jason Humphry of South Bend; her parents Keith (Robin) Stout of Wabash; Dolly (Jarrod) Walls, Wabash; two sisters Misti (Julian Hernandez) Stout and Ashley Stout, both of Wabash; a brother Justin Stout of Wabash; a step brother Scott Kelly of Wabash; several nieces and nephews and many aunts and uncles. She is preceeded in death by her grandparents, John and Janet Stout and Gary and Barbara Brinson. Viewing will be March 25, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Alford’s Mortuary in South Bend. There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, March 27 at 1 p.m. at Eagles Lodge in Marion.

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Glen LaFollette, 89

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Robert Simons, 72

Navy veteran

March 30, 1931 – March 15, 2021

Dec. 29, 1948 – March 10, 2021

Glen Leemar LaFollette, 89, of Wabash, passed away at 3:07 a.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Glen was born in Wabash on the 30th of March 1931. He lived a full and active life until his demise just short of his 90th birthday. Glen was the son of Clarence Sylvester LaFollette and Florence Lucille Wells. Glen was a 1950 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Barbara Ann Cattin on Aug. 25, 1951. Glen served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He then spent 30 plus years at the Ford Engineering Facility in Dearborn, Mich. Glen’s love of anything mechanical, especially motorcycles, led him to racing professionally and setting land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats. He was also a member of the Wabash Cannonball Motorcycle Club. Glen is survived by his wife of 70 years, Barbara; three sons, Charles Lee (Loraine) LaFollette, of Dearborn, Mich., David Eugene (Marlene) LaFollette, of Pinckney, Mich., and Michael Glen LaFollette, of Lincoln Park, Mich.; two daughters, Dolores Ann (Richard) Meade, of Tuchamseh, Mich. and Mary Jo Heebsh, of Detroit, Mich.; three brothers, Robert Eugene (Hannelore) LaFollette, of Garden City, Mich., Wayne Burnell LaFollette, of Plymouth, and Ralph (Anita) LaFollette, of Florida; eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandchild. Per Glen’s request, there will be no public services. A private graveside service for family will be at Falls Cemetery in Wabash. Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash have been entrusted with the arrangements of Glen L. LaFollette. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Jeffrey Miller, 56 Enjoyed riding his Harley Nov. 6, 1964 – March 19, 2021 Jeffrey E. Miller, 56, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 5:05 p.m. peacefully at the home of his parents, Richard and Diane Miller. Jeff was born Nov. 6, 1964, in Huntington to Richard and Diane (Voght) Miller. His parents are surviving. Jeff graduated from Huntington North High School in 1983. He worked at Dean Foods in Rochester and Huntington for many years. He enjoyed riding his Harley and participating in charity bike rides. He also enjoyed music, attending concerts, going to the movies, photography and playing guitar. Along with his parents, he is survived by one son, Alan Miller, Huntington; two daughters, Allison Miller and Madison Miller, both of Huntington; his girlfriend, Karrie Harris, Andrews. He is also survived by one brother, Scott Miller, Huntington; and the mother of Alan and Allison, Linda Hull, Huntington. Jeff was also blessed with two grandchildren, Erika Moreland and Michael Simmons. He was preceded in death by the mother of Madison, Jody Miller. Calling was Tuesday, March 23 at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, Huntington. Burial is at St. John’s Church Cemetery, west of Bippus. In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made to Parkview Home Health & Hospice in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 North Jefferson Street, Huntington. The family especially thanks the caregivers at Parkview Home Health & Hospice for their excellent care of Jeff and his family.

Robert “Bob” Alan Simons, 72, of rural Akron, passed at 8:26 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Parkview Randallia Hospital of Ft. Wayne. Bob was born on Dec. 29, 1948 in Wabash to Charles Robert and Lois (Highley) Simons. He married on Dec. 12, 1975 in the Wabash Christian Church to Cheryl Sarll, she survives. Bob was an Eagle Scout and being a leader was a large part of his life. He was a 1967 graduate of Wabash High School. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He worked for Ford Meter Box of Wabash as a supervisor, retiring after 35 years. He was an elder at the Wabash Christian Church, where he was a lifetime member. He always enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandkids. He was known as a giver. Bob was an avid Southwood Knights fan, never missing an opportunity to watch his grandson play. Never failing to tell the refs which calls were right or which were wrong. He concluded many text conversations with “OBKB”. He will be missed greatly by his family. Bob is survived by his wife Cheryl Simons of Akron; son Tom and wife Connie Simons of Warsaw; daughter Becky Simons of Wabash; mother Lois Simons of Wabash; grandchildren Allison and Jackson; and a brother Douglas and wife Pam Simons of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Robert Simons and a sister Debbie Sale. Following Bob’s wishes no services will be held at this time. The arrangements for Mr. Simons have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob’s memory to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306 or the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

Drug Takeback to take place on April 24 On Saturday, April 24, the Drug E n f o r c e m e n t Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 20th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. Once again, the Indiana State Police will participate in the effort. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs. Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs which will be properly disposed of without threat to the environment. This program is for liquid and pill medications. Vaping pens without batteries and vaping cartridges will also be taken. Needles, new or used, will not be

accepted for disposal. This service is free and anonymous with no questions asked. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescrip-

tion drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines - flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash - pose both potential safety and health hazards. Officials with the Indiana State Police are pleased to partner with the DEA, and as in the past, unwanted medications may be

dropped off at any Indiana State Police Post, except the Toll Road Post. The event will be on Saturday, April 24, 2021 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. To locate the State Police post closest to your home or business, visit www.in.gov/isp. The Drug Take Back events are the safe, popular and responsible way for the public to legally dispose of prescription drugs with no questions asked.

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Police and fire reports Wabash Police Department Citations March 18 Adam P. Frazier, 39, Wabash cited for driving while suspended. Bookings March 16 Melissa Craft, 39, Wabash charged with invasion of privacy. March 18 Benjamin D. Whitaker, 34, Wabash charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Jay P. Harner, 47, Wabash charged with possession of paraphernalia. Accidents March 10 At 3:46 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ashley F. Graves, 38, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Kerstin B. Simpson, 18, Wabash on State Road 15 North near Stitt Street. March 13 At 4:32 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jodie A. Wilcox, 39, Wabash ran off the road on Spring Street near State Road 13. At 6:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Chad E.

Wyatt Jr., 18, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Leslie L. Frost, 47, Swayzee on Huntington Street near Elm Street. March 17 At 2:26 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mark A. Hawley, 52, Macks Creek, Mo. collided with a pole on Main Street near Ewing Street. March 19 At 12:44 p.m., a vehicle driven by Stanley D. Miller, 60, Goshen collided with a vehicle driven by Kerry L. Steele, 66, Wabash on State Road 15 South near Harrison Avenue. Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents March 17 At 8:12 a.m., a vehicle driven by Debbie D. Munoz, 44, Marion collided with a deer on State Road 13 South near County Road 400 South. At 5:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Landon M. Cook, 21, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven by Aaron E. Martin,

40, North Manchester on State Road 114 near Lakeshore Drive. March 18 At 3:42 p.m., a vehicle driven by Shirley A. Huston, 81, Warsaw collided with a vehicle driven by Andrea R. Stapleton, 24, Laketon on State Road 13 near County Road 900 North. North Manchester Arrests March 13 John B. Stanton, 61, Claypool, arrested on a warrant for probation violation for possession of marijuana and a writ of attachment. George A. Martin, 36, North Manchester, arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on a fraud charge. March 14 Brett A. Niccum, 25, North Manchester arrested on a warrant to revoke probation on a methamphetamine charge. Accidents March 13 At 12:56 p.m., a vehicle driven by Rachel L. Cross, 23, Arcadia, collided with a vehicle driven by

Jonathan P. Remley, 46, Peru at State Road 13 and State Road 114. Fire March 13 2:49 a.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist. March 14 8:46 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm. March 15 5:21 p.m., 1000 block of East 2nd Street Extended for medical assist. March 16 9:50 p.m., 1000 block of East Street for an alarm. March 17 7:32 p.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist. March 18 2:13 p.m., 300 block of East 4th Street for medical assist. Land Transfers Shawn G. Gatchel, Jillian C. Fishback and Jillian C. Stores to Jillian C. Fishback, quitclaim deed. Sara Jane Bellinger and Stephen Bellinger to Sara Jane Bellinger and Sara Jane Bellinger Revocable Living Trust, warran-

ty deed. Zachary Donaldson, Emily Lynn and Emily Donaldson to Zachary Donaldson and Emily Donaldson, quitclaim deed. Jason L. Gearhart, Elaine K. Gearhart Survivors Trust and Thomas L. Gearhart Family Trust to Elaiee K. Gearhart, trust deed. Elaine K. Gearhart to Jason L. Gearhart, Todd M. Gearhart and Gearhart Irrevocable Family Trust, warranty deed. Mark G. McClatchey and Gloria L. McClatchey to Evan Andrew Milam and Mackenzie Anne Sawyer, warranty deed. James Michael Wilson to Jonathan D. Sayman, warranty deed. Richard L. Tyson and Brenda L. Tyson to Todd A. Evans and Lee Tracy Evans, warranty deed. Mona Friedersdorf, Mark E. Leakey, Martha E. Leakey, Linda L. Mylin, Larry

J. Dixon, Gwen Dixon and Jean M. Leakey to Terrence L. Sutton and Lisa A. Sutton Living Trust, Terrence L. Sutton and Lisa A. Sutton, warranty deed. Richard R. Wion and Dianne L. Wion to Crossroads Bank, quitclaim deed. Robert S. Long to Robert S. Long and Dora Jane Long, quitclaim deed. Melissa K. Conrad and Melissa K. Pjillipy to Killey L. Bone, warranty deed. Lincoln F. Record to Shane Michael Pingleton, warranty deed. Bryan Deeter to Michel Soliday and Robyn Soliday, warranty deed. Violet R. Smith to Timothy L. Armstrong, warranty deed. Indiana District Assemblies of God Inc., Calvary Chapel Wabash Incorporated and New Connections Church to New Song Community Church of Plymouth Inc.,

quitclaim deed. Cheryl M. Kreider and John A. Siferd and Charlotte H. Siferd Revocable Trust to Royce T. Kreider and Cheryl M. Kreider, trust deed. Norma Jean Bechtold and Denise S. Siepker to Adam B. Baldwin and Kyndra M. Baldwin, warranty deed. Natalie Grace Schuler to State of Indiana and Indiana Department of Transportation, warranty deed. Cameron Fanning to NV Housing Cass LLC, warranty deed. Cheri A. Velasquez to Dawn M. Murphy, warranty deed. Marriage License Jennifer Marie Sprague, 39 and Clint Byron Hunt, 42. Regan Mautz, 30 and Nathen Ryon Kohnke, 29. Brian Keith Ruble, 56 and Lori Anne Augustus, 52. Amy Lynn Blevins, 31 and Dillon Hugh Eakright, 52.

Eleanor “Ellie” Draper, 82 Trapping leprechauns: Willa Mills, first grade student in Kristi Clark’s class at O.J. Neighbours Elementary School shows off her Leprechaun Trap that she made in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. “We had great traps. He came, he played tricks on us, no traps got him, but we got some yummy cookies left in the end,” Clark said in a post on Twitter about the festivities. Photo provided.

Roann woman celebrate 95th birthday Roann resident Betty Lou Dawald celebrated her 95th birthday on March 22. She retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Wabash County Hospital.

Family members invite friends and relatives to send birthday cards to Betty Lou. They may be sent to: Betty Lou Dawald, 6347 E 1200 N, Roann, IN 46974.

BETTY LOU DAWALD

Enjoyed nature walks Oct. 12, 1938 – March 21, 2021

Eleanor “Ellie” Draper, 82, of Roann, died at 9:41 p.m., Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her home. She was born Oct. 12, 1938 in Wabash, to James and Vera Friederika (Gray) Van Buskirk. Ellie was a 1956 graduate of Roann High School. She attended Purdue University, Earlham College, received her bachelor’s degree in 1960, from Manchester College, and her Master’s degree in 1966 from Ball State University. Ellie was a teacher, and owned and operated Van Buskirk Insurance Agency in Roann from 1985 - 2000. She was a member of Olive Branch Church, and the Olive Branch Bible Study. She also belonged to the Roann Community Heritage, the Happy Homemakers Home Economics Club, and the Valley Rich Red Hat Society. Ellie was recognized as Indiana Homemaker of the Year Top Ten. She served as Chairperson of the Roann Sesquicentennial Committee in 2003, and volunteered at the Roann Carnegie Public Library and the Stockdale Mill Association. Ellie enjoyed her children, grandchildren, family reunions, nature walks, reading, sewing, flower gardens, bird and squirrel watching, and sports. She is survived by three children, Jeff (Beth) Draper of Noblesville, Jennifer Draper of Warsaw, and Jeannine Draper Cooley of Roann; pseudo daughter, Debbie (David) Williams of Roann; four grandchildren, Rebecca (Drew) Burcham of Huntington, Kyle Draper of Noblesville, Paige Cooley of Frankfort, and Lauren Draper of Noblesville; three great-grandchildren, Karter Stafford, Korbin Stafford, and Kenzi Stafford, all of Huntington; and her sister, Priscilla (Ross) Burdge of Akron. She was preceded in death by her parents. Graveside services and burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the Roann Community Cemetery, with David Laborde officiating. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Thursday, at GrandstaffHentgen Roann, Chapel. Preferred memorials are the Roann Carnegie Public Library or Roann Community Heritage. The memorial guest book for Ellie may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Knights fall at semi-state By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

After four dominating wins and a buzzer-beating classic in the IHSAA boys basketball state tournament series, the Southwood Knights didn’t have an answer for Kouts in the Class 1A North Semi-State game at Lafayette Jefferson Saturday, March 20, falling to the 29-2 Mustangs 8670, and ending a magical run with a 17-11 record. The Kouts senior brother tandem of Cole Wireman and Cale Wireman gave Southwood fits, with Cole scoring 29 points on the day, and Cale right behind him with 26 points. Southwood’s Carson Rich led the Knights with 30 points, but with all Mustang eyes on the senior sharpshooter, he wasn’t ever able to break loose with a knockout punch as he had throughout the tournament. Southwood appeared to be ready to continue its hot

streak by taking a quick 4-0 lead with a basket from Cole Winer followed by a steal and layup from Logan Barley. An inside score from Dawson Filip and two free throws from Carson Rich gave the Knights an 82 lead two minutes into the contest, but Kouts answered back. Cole Wireman scored four points and Cale Wireman added two in an 8-2 run to tie the game at 10-10. Carson Rich and Cale Wireman traded three-pointers, then Winer and the Mustang’s Hunter Kneifel traded baskets, with Kneifel adding a free throw on a three-point play, giving Kouts a 16-15 lead with 3:01 left in the first quarter. The trading of baskets continued with Connor Rich, Winer, and Carson Rich all scoring, only to have the Mustangs answer each score with baskets of their own. The teams traded the lead five times and were tied on three different occasions in the first

Southwood’s Cole Winer (top photo) attempts to block a shot by Kouts’ Cole Wireman. Dawson Filip (bottom photo) works to drive the baseline against Kouts’ Cooper Schoon. Photos by Joseph Slacian

quarter, but with the score tied 22-22 with 22 seconds left, Kouts scored the last five points, including a buzzer-beating steal and layup from Cale Wireman, to give the Mustangs a 27-22 lead. The Knights started the second quarter with an 8-2 run with four points from Carson Rich, two from Connor Rich, and two from Winer, taking a 30-29 lead two minutes into the second half. Kouts responded with a 9-2 run to reclaim the lead, 38-32 with 4:41 left in the first half, and extended the lead to 50-42 at

halftime. After a three-pointer from Winer cut the lead to 50-45 to start the second half, Kouts scored eight of the next 10 points to take a 58-47 lead with 4:44 left in the third quarter, and led 64-54 heading to the fourth quarter. Southwood couldn’t find the hot hand in the early going in the fourth quarter and Kouts extended its lead to 74-58 with 4:02 left. The Knights gave one last push with six consecutive points, four from Carson Rich and two from Winer, to make it a 10point game with 3:08

remaining. Carson Rich added two three-pointers in the final 1:20 but it wasn’t enough. Carson Rich led the Knights with 30 points, followed by Winer with 20, and Filip with 10. Connor Rich had six points while Barley had four. Southwood started the season with a 2-6 record and stood at 810 midway through the season before reeling off 11 straight wins leading up to the semi-state game with Kouts. The Knights finished 5-4 in the Three Rivers Conference.

Alex Farr dishes off a bounce pass to a teammate during first quarter action.

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LaFontaine Eastern Star Chapter’s sister turns 100 LaFontaine Eastern Star Chapter’s sister Marguerite Guenin celebrates her 100th birthday. Sister Marguerite was born March 20, 1921, and was initiated into our Chapter of Jan. 15, 1940. She served as Worthy Matron in 1944-45 with her husband. She earned her Proficiency Certificate in 1954.

MARGUERITE GUENIN Marguerite was an active member until her health forced her to move in Wellbrook Assisted Living in Wabash. She is pictured wearing her Silver Roses pin. She is an 81-year member of our Chapter. HAPPY HFA week Brooke Gibson! She knew being an administrator would allow for her to give back to seniors as well as give her professional fulfillment. At work, Brooke’s overall goal is for employees and residents to feel valued every day. She wants them to know she is always willing to go the extra mile. This week we celebrate her! Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilition Center Appreciation Week. THE RETIREMENT OF JANCIE DAWES as librarian was celebrated Sunday, March 21. Troyer Memorial Library patrons wish her health and happiness in the future. We welcome Allie Nose as our new librarian. Allie comes to us with experience working with children and library experience. Her enthusiasm is contagious so come to the library and have fun. She begins her duties March 22. Along with a new librarian the Troyer Memorial Library will experience a change in hours. New Hours: Monday 3:00pm-7:00pm, Thursday2:00pm-

5:00pm, Friday 9:00am-1:00pm, every first and third Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We thank those taking the survey. The most requested item was later hours. That request has been addressed with a new schedule. The book club for adults will continue to meet the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL this week’s Knight of the Week is Mya Denney! Mya is a junior at Southwood. Mya plays volleyball, basketball, and track. Her favorite teacher is Mrs. Markstahler. If Mya got $1 million she would travel the world. Good job Mya! Come back next week for another Knight of the Week! SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Congratulations to our Knight Note winners for the week of March 8-12: Blake B. (third grade), from Mrs. Dye, for being a good example to another student at recess. Ella C. (fifth grade), from Mr. Hobbs, for putting forth great effort and intensity in her writing. Thanks to these students, and all the others who also recived Knight Notes this week, for practicing the Knight Way the Right way by being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe! WHITE’S RESIDENTALL AND FAMILY SERVICE each month staff are nominated based upon how they portray our values of being effectiv, reliable, Christian, and/or gracious to the highest level! February’s Employee of the Month isHannah Rufener! Recognized for: Effectiveness and Reliablility “We had staff off due to ill-

ness and vacation. Hannah stepped up with out hesitation to help cover groups so business carried on without a hitch:” Congratulations, Hannah and all nominated staff members! PLEASE KEEP PRAYING for Lizzy Makin and her family as she is going to have major surgery with long recover. The surgery is schedule some time within the next month. She has gone through many surgeries over the past years. She is praying and hoping that eveyting will go well with God Blessing. God has Blessed her with so many blessing over the past several years and she is very thankful to God for His blessing. She is putting all of her faith in God, doctors and staff with her surgery. LAFONTAINE SPRING CLEANUP will be April 15, 16 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., and April 17 8 a.m. – noon, or until dumpsters are full. This is for town residents and businesses only. The utility department will also be flushing fire hydrants April 12-16. You could experience some rusty water for a couple days after the hydrants near your home are

flushed. LAFONTAINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will be having a Dans’ Fish and Tenderloin Fry drive thru on Saturday March 27, 47 p.m.at their church. Menu: fish, tenderloin, or both, tartar sauce, cole slaw, chips, bag of cookies and plasticware. Proceeds will be divided between the UM Church Food Pantry and LaFontaine Community Building. So be sure to come out support these two local projects. LAFONTAINE LIONS will have a breakfast on Saturday, April 3 at the LaFontaine Community Building time: 7:30-10 a.m. They will be given out an Easter sack to the children. They will not be holding an Easter Egg Hunt again this year after many, many years of doing this for the LaFontaine community. They hope and pray that they will be able to hold this Easter Egg Hunt tradition again next year. WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON: Upcoming Events; Cross Shoots: Shotgun and open sight 22, shells

furnished, cost $3 per shoot. All shoots start at 10:00 a.m. Everyone welcome, youth encouraged. April 11 & 25 and May 2, 16 & 23 Hunter Education Class: April 10, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., preregistration at www.dnr.IN.gov. Lunch and afternoon snack will be provided by Izaak Walton League. SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940 WORDS OF WISDOM: A “mouse” was put at the top of a jar filled with

grains. He was so happy to find so much food around him that no longer he felt the need to run around searching for food and now he could happily live his life. After a few days of enjoying the grains, he reached the bottom of the jar. Now he was trapped and he couldn’t get out of it. He now has to solely depend upon someone to put grains in the same jar for him to survie. He alo may not get the grain of his choice and he cannot choose either. Here are a few lessons to learn from

this: 1) Short term pleasures can lead to long-term traps (living on benefits/furlough/spoilt by parents perhaps?) 2) If things are coming easy and you are getting comfortable, you are getting trapped into dependency. 3) When you are not using your skills, you will lose more than your skills. You lose your CHOICES and FREEDOM. 4) Freedom does not come easy but can be lost very quickly. NOTHING comes easily in life and if it comes easily, maybe it is not worth IT. Continued on Page 17

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If anyone has any pictures of Urbana from 1800s to 1930s, Shirley would like to receive them and add them to the Urbana history book that she is creating for the reunion. She also is looking for a colored photo of the Urbana High School building. She feels that the photo would be a great addition to the book. Please call 260774-3626 or send them to Shirley Anderson 5287N 150E Urbana, IN 46990.

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Reminder: Mark this date on your calendar. The Urbana Lions Club will be

hosting a Spring Clean-up this year. This activity will be held on April 24, 2021 beginning at 9am and will continue until around 4pm. A dumpster will be on hand and located at the ball park pavilion for items to be recycled. Items such as tires, wood, glass, batteries, household chemicals, TVs, computers, paints, metal etc. are just a few items mentioned that can be recycled. Urbana Lions members will

be present to help. The Urbana Lions do this once every three years. Collect your items to bring them for recycling and the Urbana Lions will see you on April 24. Prayer concerns: Marvin Miller, Scott Wilcox, Alma Devore, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Tonya Brunett, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Jan

Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, Bonita Snell. Our nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders, health providers, the ones who have contracted COVID-19 and the people who are trying to eradicate the virus. Condolences to Jim Krom’s family and friends from the Urbana Yoke Parish, The Urbana Lions and The Urbana

Community. Richard Miller’s Family and friends from Urbana Yoke Parish, the Urbana Lions Club and the Urbana Community. Linda Music’s family and friends from the Urbana Lions Club and the Urbana Community. Birthday wishes March 26 Erin Keaffaber, March 31 John Eltzroth and March 31 Janet Chamberlain. Urbana Streetlights is a very

important item in the safety and security of Urbana. This is just a reminder that I need your help in maintaining the lights. If you know of a light that has a problem give me a call. My number is (260) 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.

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For those who may be new to the community, or do not know, the Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club sells a Community Calendar each year with names, birthdays, and anniversaries of the people who buy a calendar. This is for couples, and their children who still live at home. Once the children have established their own residence, we ask that you please contact us to take their names off, or, they can purchase a calendar too. The Lions pay the calendar company for each name printed on the calendar. Club officials recently went through the calendar, and the card file, and took off names and anniversaries of those who have passed away, or no longer purchase a calendar. However, they do not know all the names on the calendar. Here are the names that they do not know if they buy a calendar,

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Roann Lions seek to update calendar Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

or are children of a parent who does: Wyatt Bickel, Tiffany Clark, Jacob Ellis, Joel Ellis, Cameron Johnson, Hunter Kendal, Lile Koonce, Brady Layne, Easton Olinger, Athena Roth, Cari Roth, Adi Shidler, Samantha Shidler, Karter Stafford, Kenzi Stafford, and Korbin Stafford. Please contact Donna Harman at 765-833-5663 if you know of any of these names that need to be removed or if you would like to purchase a calendar and add your family’s birthday and/or anniversary. If

she does not receive a call before April 20th, they will be taken off. This is the main project for the Roann Lions Club. The money earned from the sale of the calendar helps to earn money to be a SERVICE to the Roann Community. The calendars are $7 each. The calendar runs from July 1 to June 30. This is the International Lions Club calendar year. We deliver the calendars to you in June. Also, if you would like to join the Roann Lions Club, we meet the first Thursday of the month at the Roann Town Hall at 7 p.m. BAILEY’S PIZZA Parlor has been closed for renovations March 13-22. They are reopening on Tuesday, March 23 with Summer Hours 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Be sure to stop in and check them out. RCH MAIN Street wants to thank every-

one who came out to support their fundraiser. It was a great day and a great turn out. Thank you again! PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for March 28 will be taken from Hebrews 9:11-14 titled “Sacrifice”. March birthdays will be celebrated. They will be worshipping in person and on-line at 9 a.m. UPCOMING DATES for March and April: April 1 – Roann Lions Club, 7:00 p.m.; April 7 – Food Pantry, Town Hall, 2:00-4:00 p.m.; April 8 – Roann Heritage Group, 6:30 p.m.; April 12 – Festival Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; April 13 – Roann Town Board, 7:00 p.m. CONTINUE PRAYING for: Wanda Denney, Betty Boyer, Logan White, Joni Fox, Nokie Vigar, Ellie Metzger, Don Richardson, Coy Eads (grandson of Roger

Lagro Canal Foundation gets look at float to be displayed at parades

Members of the Lagro Canal Foundation had their monthly meeting recently at the future site of the 950 Speakeasy Bistro, 950 Washington Str., Lagro. During the meeting, members saw the float made to represent LCF in community parades this summer and fall. They are hoping to bring food trucks to the Lagro community on the weekends. Workdays are being planned for future development of the three buildings downtown. Check their Facebook page for opportunities to volunteer to help with the restoration. These sites are being prepared to encourage businesses to locate in Lagro. March 23 is National Puppy Day; March 24 is National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day; and March 25 is noted as National Medal of Honor Day as well as National Tolkien Reading Day. The Medal of Honor is the United States government’s highest and most prestigious military decoration that may be awarded to recognize American Arme

d Forces service members who have distinguished themselves by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. The medal is normally awarded by the President of the United States, but is presented “in the name of the United

States Congress”; thus it is often referred to as the “Congressional Medal of Honor”. The first award was given March 25, 1863. The Lagro United Methodist Church, 1100 Main St., provides Drive Through Dinner Pick Up every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Pull up to the Fellowship Hall door and they will load your ready-to-eat meals into your vehicle. No registration is required. Sunday School is 9-10 a.m. and the worship service starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Lagro Community Church. The Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the base-

ment. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-571-4639. The next mass at St. Patrick’s Church in Lagro will be Sunday, April 11, at 11:00 a.m. Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, has worship services on Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school classes will meet between the two worship services at 9:30 a.m. The sermon theme for March 28, Palm Sunday, is Continued on Page 17

Lagro Canal Foundation float to be used in community parades. Photo provided.

and Debbie Cook), Rex Renz, Larry Smalley, Jeff Warnock, and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all! CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: March 26 – Mr. & Mrs. Roger Emley; March 28 – Mr. & Mrs. Harlow Stephenson; March 30 – Mr. & Mrs. Von Krom. CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: March 24 – Tyson Baer, Karlie Draper, and Isaac Stakeman; March 26 – Jason Draper and Brian Myers; March 28 – Robin VanBuskirk and Easton Olinger; March 29 – DeLaney Powell and Bayli Birk; March 30 – Bailey Sewell and Mike Schuler; March 31 – Wayne Balmer and David Doud. I CAN be reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm. Also

by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10:00am

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LaFontaine HAPPY BIRTHDAY Diana Packard, Susan Wente, Bonnie Garlish, Jon Gillespie March 24, Velma Templin, Bradelyn Marie Jones March

25, Sharon Pattee, Evelyn Compton, Gene Smith, Keisha Wright March 26, Janet Pattee, Christy Smith March 27, Abby Driskill, Lucia

Lagro “A Challenging Day” based on Luke 19:29-35. Pastor Mark Wisniewski invites you to worship with them. The Homecoming Celebration for Dora Christian Church is September 19, 2021. Janene Wisniewski is still collecting pictures, bulletins, newsletters, or any other memorabilia for a memory wall to celebrate the church’s 150th anniversary (1871 – 2021). Please contact her at (260) 906-6449 or email 1957cowgirl@gmail.co m if you have contributions or suggestions. The church also has a sign-up sheet in the foyer if you would like to have a Commemorative Plate, Bell, Christmas Ornament, or Mug. Metro North is seeking the names of children who are eligible for the Metro North Kindergarten Class for the 2021/2022 school year. If you know of any of these children, have their parents sign them up for Kindergarten RoundUp. The junior class of Northfield High School is selling Scentsy scent circles to raise funds for their post prom celebrations. See any Junior class member to order. For parents of 8th graders: there is an 18-minute video about how to pay for college or career training beyond high school, and earn a $20 scholarship for your 8th grader’s Early Award Scholarship Fund. The link can be found on Northfield’s Facebook page or http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=g542OR 2qKZg. Last week’s Northfield Senior Spotlight was on Kyra Kennedy. Kyra has been actively involved in sports throughout her high school career, participating in volleyball, basketball, track, and softball. Kyra says she appreciates the connections between

...continued from Page 14 Fierstos, Mark Coffelt March 28, Eric Sanafrank, Carol Bates, Amanda Evistion March 29, Troy Phillipy, Lynn Swain March 30,

Andre Mart Warfield, Shirley Harrell March 31, Phyllis Wynk April 1 HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY Eric and Katie Stout

...continued from Page 16 classmates at Northfield most, such as the visits by her classmates and teammates last year when she tore her ACL twice and could not play sports. Next year Kyra plans to go to college and study for being a Physical Therapy Assistant. Norse Honor Students of the Week for March 12, 2021: Ashlynn was caught by Ms. Stouffer for picking up some trash in the NHS ditch. Zarla was caught by Mrs. Powell for always working very hard during study hall to get her assignments turned in. Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Cindy McNear, who

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March 27. If you want your birthday or anniversary listed, please contact me at my email address listed above, or my cell phone 260-571-2577.

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Reading to the animals: Kendall Lauer, reads to a pair of puppies during the Literacy for Companionship event, a time for local kids to read aloud to animals, on Thursday, March 18. Literacy for Companionship is every third Thursday of the month. To sign your child up, call Doug at 260-563-3511. Photo by Mandy Mahan.

YMCA receives Duke Foundation grant

Indiana Tobacco Quitline enters 15th year of helping The Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition is celebrating the Indiana Tobacco Quitline (1800-QUIT NOW) 15th anniversary and its work to help Wabash County residents overcome their tobacco addiction and live healthier lives. To mark the anniversary, the Quitline is offering four weeks of free nicotine patches and gum to anyone who enrolls, while supplies last. Since it began in March 2006, the Quitline has helped more than 180,000 tobacco users quit tobacco through its free phone counseling, web-based service Web Coach and supplementary texting service Text2Quit. “The Indiana Tobacco Quitline plays an important part in helping all Hoosiers, including Wabash County residents, live healthier lives,” said Dan Gray, Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition Director. “Quitting tobacco use is one of the best actions a person can

take to improve their overall health.” The Quitline claims a quit rate of 43 percent, and Indiana’s adult smoking rate is 19.2 percent, down from 25.9 percent in 2011. In Wabash County, the Coalition has over 1,200 success stories. The Wabash County adult smoking rate is 19 percent, down from 26 percent in 2011. Smoking can increase the risk of severe illness with COVID-19. Throughout the pandemic, the Quitline has been working to make quitting easier

through new and improved service offerings. This includes Text2Start, a new and easier way for Hoosiers to connect with free counseling services, and the Individual Services program, which provides increased flexibility through a choice of quit tools. “We are excited to reach this milestone of the Indiana Tobacco Quitline’s 15th anniversary,” said Miranda Spitznagle, director of Tobacco Prevention and Cessation at the Indiana Department

of Health. “We’re also proud that the Quitline has been able to launch these additional services and cessation tools at a time when Hoosiers who use tobacco need it most.” For more information about the Indiana Tobacco Quitline and the new service offerings, visit QuitNowIndiana.com . For information about Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition, visit the Coalition website at wabashcotobaccofree.net or call Dan at 260-274-2920.

PLAINFIELD – The Wabash County YMCA was one of 22 different K-12 education programs in 15 Indiana counties to receive grants from the Duke Energy Foundation. The YMCA will receive $10,000 of the $311,246 awarded to support summer reading programs, energy, engineering and environmental

education programs, and programs that support under-represented, low-income or diverse audiences. The funds will be used for the YMCA’s SPARK – Summer Program of Awesome Reading for Kids program. “We all know many students missed out on several learning opportunities last year,” said Stan

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Tube Winder Semi Automated Machine Operator This position involves operating a semi-automated machine. This is a very physical job: • • • •

Heavy lifting – 25lbs to 50 lbs Twisting and bending Teamwork – you will be working closely with co-workers Good communication and cooperation skills

Requirements: Previous semi-automated machine operation experience Able to lift heavy product into the machine repeatedly Able to physically twist and bend repeatedly Mechanically inclined Able to stand for full shift High school diploma / GED

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4 days – 10 hr shifts Monday – Thursday 1st shift 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM 2nd shift 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM OT possibilities on Fridays

Apply in Person at Heraeus Electro-Nite Co., LLC 1025 Industrial Parkway Peru, IN 46970

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