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They’re Self Reliant 4 high school seniors honored for overcoming obstacles, living life to their fullest

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Four Wabash County high school seniors – three from Northfield and one from Manchester – were honored Tuesday, May 18, during the Midwest Eye Consultants SelfReliance program.

Honored were Emma Brainard, Brenton Jackson and McKenzie Roth of Northfield, and Sheila Winger of Manchester. The four each received a $1,500 gift which can be used as they see fit.

This is the 32nd year for the program, which is administered by the Wabash Kiwanis Club. It is designed to honor students who do the best they can in spite of the cards they’ve been dealt in life.

This year’s recipients overcame such things as serious illness, autism and more.

For 2021, Wabash Kiwanis received 11 applicants for the awards, with seven semi-finalists selected after applications, essays and references were read by a committee of Kiwanis members. Those semi-finalists were then interviewed by a three-person committee from the Club and four finalists were selected.

“It worked really well because after our seventh semi-finalist left the room after interviews, the three of us talked really briefly because we had four very clear winners who separated themselves from the rest,” Self-Reliance Chair Beth Miller said. “This is a really impressive group of young people and all for very different reasons.

“The independence, maturity and excellence that these four have shown in the early years of their lives should be commended and celebrated, which is exactly what we did today.

Thank you to Dr. Greg Garner and Midwest Eye Consultants for

Northfield’s McKenzie Carolynn Roth accepts her award from Dr. Gregory Garner.

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WHS announces 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Northfield’s Emma L. Brainard accepts her award from Dr. Bruce Trump.

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Officials from Wabash High School have announced that the 2021 Valedictorian is Lingjun (Linda) Fu, and the Salutatorian is Madison Bartoo.

Fu plans on attending Indiana University Bloomington to major in business and pre-law.

During her high school career, she was involved in tennis, Key Club, Apaches in Action, SADD, Campus Life, Student Council, Book Club, Extension Club, Capernaum, Crossroads Bank Junior Board of Directors, National Honors Society and band.

She was also involved in many community services including ringing bells for Salvation Army, F.I.S.H Food Pantry, Red Cross blood drive and the Wabash Rotary Club.

“It’s very rewarding to be awarded valedictorian since academics have always been a priority throughout my life,” said Fu. “By takMADISON ing many dual credit courses at Wabash High School, I have been BARTOO able to have a little taste of the academic challenges I will experience in the future.”

Fu said that in her lifetime, she would like to help end stereotypes.

“I wish people would stop making assumptions about others because everyone has a different story that you don’t know about.”

Bartoo said that she feels honored and excited to be named Salutatorian.

“The work that I’ve put into these past four years has led up to this award,” she said.

Bartoo plans to attend Ball State Univerity to major in journalism.

During her high school career, Bartoo has been involved with swimming, tennis, Student Council, Book Club, Academic Team, Mayor’s Youth Council, Superintendent’s Advisory Committee, LINDA FU SADD, Apaches in Action, Student Publications and Eco Club.

She hopes to help raise awareness to different things.

“A lot of people don’t know what’s going on behind closed doors, and we need to just treat people with kindness no matter what,” she said.

Fu and Bartoo will be recognized as Valedictorian and Slutatorian at the Wabash High School 2021 Graduation Ceremony this Friday, May 28.

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WHO’s No Tobacco Day to be celebrated May 31 Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) holds World No Tobacco Day on May 31.

The goal is to spread awareness about the risks of tobacco use and how we can make the world tobacco free. Roughly 6 million people die from tobacco-related ailments every year. And that number is projected to rise to over 8 million by 2030. But this is by no means a guarantee. The Sustainable Development Agenda aims to reduce deaths from noninfectious diseases by a third. Diseases linked to tobacco are on the list, so if we hit the target, 2030 will be a year to celebrate — not only for our health, but the size of our wallets. Your average smoker drops around $4,000 on cigarettes annually. Imagine all of the other cool holidays could be enjoyed with that money.

So, let’s use World No Tobacco Day as a launching pad to a brighter and less smokey future!

When the news came out that smokers were more likely to develop severe disease with COVID-19 compared to non-smokers, it triggered millions of smokers to want to quit tobacco. But without adequate support, quitting can be incredibly challenging.

The nicotine found in tobacco is highly addictive and creates dependence. The behavioral and emotional ties to tobacco use – like having a cigarette with your coffee, craving tobacco, feelings of sadness or stress – make it hard to kick the habit.

With professional support and cessation services, tobacco users double their chances of quitting successfully.

Currently, more than 70 percent of the 1.3 billion tobacco users worldwide lack access to the tools they need to quit successfully.

This gap in access to cessation services is only further exacerbated in the last year as the health workforce has been mobilized to handle the pandemic.

That’s why WHO launched a year-long campaign for World No Tobacco Day’s – “Commit to Quit” theme. The campaign aims to empower 100 million tobacco users to make a quit attempt by creating networks of support and increasing access to services proven to help tobacco users quit successfully.

Indiana has empowered tobacco users that are ready to quit by providing the state free quit line – 1 – 800- QUIT – NOW. You can take advantage of this network by making that call.

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The Wabash City School Board members met on Monday, May 17 to conduct business. During this meeting, the board voted to approve the contract and addendum of Amy Sivley as WCS Superintendent. The contract is set for three years, beginning July 1, 2021.

Sivley told The Paper of Wabash County that she is excited to start her new position with Wabash City Schools.

“When I started researching the school corporation, I found that their strategic plan and mission statement really aligned with my beliefs,” she said.

Also, during the meeting, the board: Approved recommendation to adopt the Preliminary Bond Resolution.

Approved recommendation to adopt the Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures.

Approved recommendation to grant permission to advertise the Notice of Determination.

Approved recommendation to grant permission to advertise the Notice to Taxpayers of Additional Appropriation.

Approved the following changes in WCS positions and personnel for the 2021-2022 school year: Create a Social and Emotional Director position for Wabash City Schools.

Transfer Beth Phillipy from Assistant Principal at OJ Neighbours to WCS Social and Emotional Director. It also eliminated the Assistant Principal position at OJ Neighbours.

Approved MOU between WCS and the WCS Teachers’ Association establishing the stipends from ESSER III. Approved stipends for all WCS classified staff to mirror those in the MOU with the WCS Teachers’ Association.

Approved recom-

mendation to declare four window air conditioning units from LH Carpenter as surplus.

Approved recommendation to hire Karen JimenezSaucedo for Aventura Summer Camp Staff for 21 days in June 2021 for 8 hours a day.

Approved recommendation to create a Dual Language Immersion Spanish Interventionist position beginning the 2021-22 school year.

This position will work with grades one through four O.J. Neighbours Dual Language Spanish students and will be funded with ESSER funds.

Approved recommendation to hire Rebeca Zurita Perez as the DLI Spanish Interventionist at a salary of $47,880 beginning the 2021-22 school year.

Approved recommendation to hire Rafael CamaraasAtlas Gil as the 3rd grade DLI Spanish teacher at a salary of $45,465 beginning the 2021-22 school year.

Approved recommendation to increase Shane Smith’s salary to $40,000 due to additional responsibilities at L.H. Carpenter and O.J. Neighbours effective the 2021-22 school year.

Accepted resignation of Kristin Kirk as WMS 6th grade PE/Health teacher effective May 28, 2021.

Accepted resignation of Noah Kirk as WMS 1-1 paraprofessional effective May 28, 2021.

Approved Darcy Dyson as the WHS Library Aide effective May 18, 2021.

Accepted resignation of Jessica Strickler as WCS cafeteria employee effective May 27, 2021.

Approve the following athletic changes: Wabash High School: Volleyball Summer Volunteers - Sam Irgang, Brooke Irgang, Tabby Wagner,Jaycee Parrett, Kelsey Brainard, Mariah Wyatt, Jordan Stumbo 9th Grade Volleyball Coach Jim Morris

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Phillipy named to new position

City Schools board gives formal OK for superintendent

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AMY SIVLEY J.V. Volleyball Coach - Chelsie Montgomery Varsity Volleyball Coach - Katie Cromer Cross Country Volunteers - Brett Shull, Nicole Howard, Kyle Kelsheimer Football Assistants - Ryan Carmichael, Justin Denney, Jake O’Neill Football Volunteers - Tyler Niccum, Rodney Lynn, Jake Pegg, Tony Burton, Eric Richards Wabash Middle School: 7th Grade Volleyball Coach Eva Morris Elementary Girls Basketball Coach Mike Mattern Resignations: Kristin Kirk as WHS Athletic Supervision and WMS track coach effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year.

Rachel Carnell as WMS 8th grade volleyball coach effective at the end of the 202021 school year.

Jennifer Denney as WMS 6th grade volleyball Head Coach, WMS 8th grade girls basketball Head Coach, and WMS track coach effective at the end of the 202021 school year.

Officials from Wabash City Schools, the Wabash City School Board of Trustees and district leadership have announced the appointment of Beth Phillipy to Director of Social and Emotional Learning for Wabash City Schools.

Phillipy has served as a special education teacher for Wabash City Schools and most recently served as the Assistant Principal at O.J. Neighbours Elementary School.

She has a Bachelors in English Secondary Education from Ball State, Masters in Special Education and Administration from WGU and Certification in Applied Educational Neuroscience from Butler.

With this position, Phillipy will be serving in this capacity by partnering with the community and district staff to ensure an integrated approach is practiced to address students’ behavioral, social and emotional learning, and mental health needs in service of the Wabash City Schools strategic

BETH PHILLIPY plan.

“I am excited to be allowed the opportu-

nity to lead WCS in the development and implementation of Social Emotional Learning into our classrooms,” said Phillipy. “The need to provide this support to students and staff is paramount, especially following the pandemic and all of the challenges which came with it. Our SEL Team will be created and include stakeholders from all areas and will provide resources and train-

ing for teachers and staff as well as interventions for our students to meet their needs where they are at. This is a great opportunity for our district to grow in an ever-changing world.”

It is important to Wabash City Schools to be able to build upon recent successes and continue to be a leader in innovative public education by building a legacy of opportunity for all students.

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MSD offers summer meals For the first time, MSD of Wabash County will be offering a Summer Food Program. The program will provide weekly meals free of charge for children ages 1-18 throughout the MSDWC area.

Each Wednesday throughout the summer of 2021, families can pick up five-day’s worth of breakfasts and lunches for each child in their household that meets the age criteria.

Meals will be available on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Northfield and Southwood Jr./Sr. High Schools on the east side of the building.

The program begins on Wednesday, June 9 with the final pick-up date on Wednesday, July 28.

Families do not need to sign up in advance for the meals.

As a new program, staff will be experimenting during the first few weeks to find the appropriate number of meals to prepare. While the aim is to make enough meals for all who desire them, it is possible during the beginning weeks that meals may run out. The community’s understanding is much appreciated as the staff work through these initial details.

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Sorority meets at Gardens On Monday, May 10, PEO Chapter BY of Wabash met at Charley Creek Gardens with Kelly Smith as the hostess.

The meeting was called to order by President Sue Gray and 11 members were in attendance.

Chair Beth Perkins informed everyone that the annual fundraiser, Gift Cards from Garden Gate Nursery in Peru, is going very well. It is anticipated that most if not all cards will

be sold this spring.

The PEO State Convention will take place virtually on May 21-22, 2021.

Donna Highly will be the Chapter BY representative. All members may join convention activities by registering on the state website by May 16.

The meeting was closed with members sharing what has been happening in their lives during the Covid-19 Quarantine.

Animal talk: Upper Wabash Interpretive Services Naturalist Cassie Kennedy allows students from Peru community schools to pet a taxidermy beaver during her animal talk on Wednesday, May 5, at the Interpretive Center at Salamonie Reservoir. Photo by Emily Wyatt.

Laketon Auxiliary elects officers Eight members attended the monthly American Legion Auxiliary Unit 402 meeting on May 4.

It was reported that the unit scholarship went to Kelsie Metzger and the 5th District Scholarship went to Erica Ortiz.

The department junior conference will be June 10 with two Laketon junior members being department junior officers.

The Month of May is Poppy Month and plans for passing out poppies have been

made. The auxiliary planned its annual Memorial Day service to be help at Laketon Cemetery on Sunday, May 30, at 1 p.m. They also planned their food booth at the upcoming Annual Car show in Laketon on May 31.

Officers for the upcoming 2021-2022 year were nominated and elected as follows: PresidentThelma Butler, Vice President-Amelia Bradley, SecretaryTina James, Treasurer-Becky Warmuth, ChaplainJohn Joy, Historian-

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Ribbon cutting planned at new Lighthouse Mission

After months of construction work at 123 West Canal Street, officials at Grow Wabash County are thrilled to join the Lighthouse Mission of Wabash in celebrating the relocation of the Mission’s store to downtown Wabash.

There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 4, at 6 p.m. at 123 W. Canal St. to mark this milestone ahead of the store opening to the public in mid-June.

Lighthouse Mission will be the first of many social service organizations that will be relocating to the Canal Street building. The Mission will eventually be joined by the 85 Hope Free Clinic, F.I.S.H. Food Pantry and Advantage Housing to create a “hub” of community resources to best serve the Wabash County community.

“Lighthouse Mission is thrilled to soon be a part of Downtown Wabash,” Mission Director Jenny Ritzema said.

“An extra blessing is that we will be sharing a roof with other agencies. We are blessed to have 85Hope Free Medical Clinic, F.I.S.H. food pantry and

CoCoJo’s plans ceremony Grow Wabash County officials will help CoCoJo’s, A Zoomers RV Resort, kick off the summer season with a ribboncutting ceremony on Friday, June 11, at 10 a.m.

CoCoJo’s, located at 7309 S New Holland Road in Lagro, has 230 seasonal sites and 34 weekend sites as well as tiny home rentals available to help you find the best camping experience for the whole family. The resort also has all of the amenities to create a memorable trip including a pool and splash pad, a variety of athletics fields and courts, camp store and restaurant, arcade and even a pond perfect for fishing, swimming and paddle boarding.

“We are thrilled to create a Advantage Housing join us in this building. Having us all under one roof will make it much more efficient to serve the same clients and help those in need of the services we each provide. Please keep watching for a grand opening date. It will be soon!”

The ribbon cutting will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 4, followed by open house tours of the newly renovated building until 8 p.m. at 123 W. Canal Street in Wabash.

like-minded community, full of great amenities and activities for all ages with a strong focus on kids,” owner Mike Weaver said. “We are building a fun, safe, relaxing and family-friendly campground that will draw a lot of attention to Wabash County and the Salamonie Reservoir. Our ultimate vision for CoCoJo’s is to become an Indiana Top 5 private campground in Northern Indiana.”

The resort also has plans throughout the summer season to host live music and is located close to the Salamonie State Park and Dora Boat Ramp for more adventures and fun.

CoCo-Jo’s is located at 7309 S New Holland Road, Lagro.

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Showing off the awards are (left photo, front row, from left) Brenton Jackson, Sheila Mary Winger, Emma L. Brainard, McKenzie Carolynn Roth; Beth Miller (back row, from left), 2021 Self-Reliance Award Committee chair, Dr. Gregory Garner, Dr. Bruce Trump and Mike Keaffaber, Wabash Kiwanis Club president.

The students (top photo) listen as emcee Eric Seaman reads their biographies during the award ceremony.

Photos by Joseph Slacian

Self-Reliance Awards sponsoring this program yet again.”

Midwest Eye Consultants has presented the awards for four-straight years now. Dr. Greg Garner, president and cofounder of the Wabash-based eye

care business, also currently serves as a Board member with the Wabash Kiwanis Club.

“It’s been such a rewarding experience presenting these awards in recent years,” Dr. Garner

said. “You hear these stories of what these young people have gone through in their young lives and to be as successful as they are as soon-to-be high school graduates, they are the definition of self-reliant.

...continued from Page 1 “We know these young women and man are going to go far and we’re happy to not only recognize them, but also give them an award to help them also succeed moving forward.”

Except for the sons and daughters of Wabash Kiwanis Club members and employees of Midwest Eye Consultants, all high school seniors in Wabash County are eligible

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Honeywell to launch Arts Academy Honeywell Arts Academy, featuring elite musicians from across the world, launches this summer with innovative learning opportunities followed by public performances curated by worldrenowned musicians.

The first of its kind, this highly anticipated threeweek full scholarship program will bring together seasoned professionals with the next generation of musicians for creative collaboration. A part of Honeywell Arts & Entertainment, Honeywell Arts Academy will take place Sunday, June

JOHN O’CONOR 13 - Tuesday, June 29.

Honeywell Arts Academy is an expansion of Wabass Institute, a premier summer music program for double bassists founded in 2008.

The expanded music academy is comprised of three, week-long programs: Resonance Institute for innovative musicians, Soundboard Institute for pianists, and Wabass Institute for double bassists.

The Academy is designed to provide the next generation of musicians an opportunity to learn from one another, provide support, and share ideas alongside world-renowned faculty to push their artistry forward and springboard their careers.

Each in-person institute of Honeywell Arts Academy will conclude with ticketed public performances at Eagles Theatre: Resonance Institute Performance on

June 17 at 7:30 p.m., Soundboard Institute Performance on June 22 at 7:30 p.m., and Wabass Institute Performance on June 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Honeywell Arts Academy 2021 Instructors include: Ranaan Meyer, double bassist, Time For Three.

Meyer is the Artistic Director of Honeywell Arts Academy. An Emmy award winning gold record artist, Meyer is most known as a founding member and performer with Time for Three. As an educator, Meyer has held positions at University of Michigan, Princeton, and University of Delaware, and has been an artist in residence with University of Southern California, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and Sun Valley Summer Festival.

Charles Yang, violinist, Time For Three. Recipient of the 2018 Leonard Bernstein Award and described by The Boston Globe as one who "plays classical violin with the charisma of a rock star," Juilliard graduate Yang began his vio-

PETER DUGAN lin studies with his mother in Austin, Texas, and has since studied with world-renowned pedagogues Kurt Sassmanshaus, Paul Kantor, Brian Lewis, and Glenn Dicterow. He has performed as a soloist with orchestras and in concert in the United States, Europe, Brazil, Russia, China, and Taiwan, and is the recipient of numerous awards and honors.

In 2016 he joined the string trio Time for Three.

Nick Kendall, violinist, Time For Three. Kendall debuted with the National Symphony Orchestra and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra as the winner of their Young Artists competitions. He has since performed in the concert halls of Anchorage, Chapel Hill, Chicago, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Louisville, San Francisco, and Tokyo. In addition to his solo experi-

ences, he is a founding member of Time for Three.

Peter Dugan, pianist, Host of NPR’s From the Top. A sought-after multi-genre artist, Dugan has performed in duos and trios with artists ranging from Itzhak Perlman and Renee Fleming to Jesse Colin Young and Glenn Close.

The Wall Street Journal described Dugan’s collaboration with violinist Charles Yang as a “classical-meetsrockstar duo.”

Dugan has been presented in chamber music recitals

by Carnegie Hall, Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, Music at Menlo, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and the Moab Music Festival. He was the 2019 featured recitalist for the California Association of Professional Music Teachers, and has soloed with the San Francisco Symphony, Houston Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, New World Symphony, and Mid-Texas Symphony.

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Betty Grant, 90

May 26, 2021

Donald Ferverda, 73

Gifted gardener

U.S. Army veteran

April 30, 1931 – May 18, 2021

May 20, 2021 – Dec. 28, 1947

Betty A. Grant, 90, North Manchester, passed away May 18, 2021 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of eight children, she was born on April 30, 1931 in Rensselaer, to the late George Christopher and Bertha Augusta (Pollex) Fleck Jr. Betty, also known as Elizabeth Fleck in her younger years, grew up in the Laketon and Ijamsville area.

After graduating from Laketon High School in 1949, Betty married Max Eugene Lotz. The two had four children, Jeff, Trevis, Max, and Amy Lotz, before Max passed away on Oct. 19, 1957. Raising four children by herself made Betty a strong-willed, independent woman. In her early years, Betty worked as a waitress, but to support the family, she also bought homes, fixed them up and rented them to people in the early 1960s. She taught herself how to do plumbing, roofing, and other maintenance jobs for the homes that she owned, quickly becoming a jack of all trades and passing her knowledge down to her children. For relaxation, Betty enjoyed sewing, painting, sculpting, and especially relished in her time tending to her flowers. When it came to gardening, Betty had a special gift. Her ability to start plants and keep them alive was remarkable. She also loved reading and studying various topics and prided herself on always learning new things.

Betty knew both great joy and also great sorrow. Over the course of her life, she lost her parents, two sons, three husbands, and five siblings. After her first husband Max died, Betty took a leap of faith when she married Richard “Dick” Larson in 1967. The two were wed for thirteen years before Richard passed away in 1980. Three years later Betty married John Grant, and they were united for twenty-one years before John died in 2004. Ultimately, religion helped Betty through the tough times in her life.

The loving memory of Betty A. Grant will be forever cherished by her son, Jeff (Joie) Lotz, South Whitley; daughter, Amy (Bill) Nelson, Chiefland, Fla.; brother, Howard Fleck, Corpus Christi, Texas; sister, Dorothy Brown, North Manchester; grandchildren, Stacey Lotz, Jennifer (Jeff) Rader, and Jeremiah (Carrie) Lotz; great-grandchildren, Amber Bell, Breanna Lotz, Wyatt Lotz, Merenda Rader, and Sean Rader. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Max Lotz, Richard “Dick” Larson, and John Grant; sons, Trevis and Max Lesley Lotz; brothers, Forrest J. and George Herbert Fleck; and sisters, Beatrice Cecelia Boxberger, Loretta Marie Shankland, and Leona Helen Walther.

Per Betty’s wishes, there will be no services. Instead, she wanted people to remember the fun and loving memories they had with her.

The family of Betty A. Grant has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements and care.

Iva Harvey, 59

Paula E. Miller, 61

Beloved wife

Loved garage sales

June 17, 1961 – May 18, 2021

April 1, 1960 – May 12, 2021

Iva Harvey, 59, Servia died May 18, 2021. She was born on June 17, 1961.

As per Iva’s wishes, there will be no services.

Arrangements were entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Paula E. Miller, 61, Huntington, died May 12, 2021.

She was born April 1, 1960 in Wabash to Jerry and Christine Haynes.

Services were May 19, 2021 at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington.

Donald Roscoe Ferverda, 73, of Silver Lake, died 6:31 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 28, 1947, in Warsaw, to Roscoe and Ruby (Teeter) Ferverda.

Don was extremely proud of being in the last graduating class of Silver Lake High School in 1966. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He married Bea K. Barnett in Wabash on April 24, 1980. He was a truck driver and received an award for 5.5 million miles of accident free driving. He was a member of the Claypool United Methodist Church and a former member of the Lagro United Methodist Church.

Don was also a member of the American Legion Post 15 and a former member of the Wabash Elks Lodge. He enjoyed feeding the swans at his Silver Lake home, riding his golf cart around the lake, and helping his neighbors with his tractor. He loved trail riding and being a member of the Parade Color Guard with the John Bever Clan. Don was an excellent marksman, and practiced shooting at Bob Swan’s. He loved his dogs from Sandy to Buster, had many cats, and was proud of his favorite horses, Chief and Hoosier.

He is survived by his wife, Bea K. Ferverda of Silver Lake; three children, Derrick (Jenny) Wilson of Wabash, Alesha Egts of St. Johns, Fla., and Joshua Donald (Kaylyn Alldaffer) Ferverda of Silver Lake; eight grandchildren, Hannah Grace Wilson, Emma Faith Wilson, and Ava Hope Wilson, all of Wabash, Lorelei Ottinger, Elaina Egts, Carolyn Egts, and Everett Egts, all of St. Johns, Fla., and Harper Ferverda of Silver Lake; his sister, Cheryl Ferverda of Fort Wayne; and sister-in-law, Susan (Tom) Powell of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Lisa Ferverda.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Melissa Rice officiating.

Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. Friends may call 2-7 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wabash Saddle Club or the Wabash County 4H Horse and Pony Club.

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

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EUGENE CLOUD June 12th, 2 years have gone by.

We miss your smile, laughter, advice, singing, faithfulness, and your love.

Most of all we miss you!

Your Wife Shirley, Daughter Tary and Family

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Margaret Weitzel, 92

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Larry Coldren, 82

Former switchboard operator

Air Force veteran

Sept. 13, 1928 – May 22, 2021

March 5, 1939 – May 20, 2021

Margaret Jo Weitzel, 92, was reunited with her heavenly family and friends and her heavenly father on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 3:58 p.m. at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. Jo was born in Bloomington on Sept. 13, 1928 to Robert L. and Mary Katherine (Robison) Turpen.

She married Donald William Weitzel, Jr. on March 2, 1947; he died Sept.

2, 2012. She fulfilled the titles she was blessed with as wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandma, and great-great-grandmother. She participated in all their lives attending dance recitals, choir concerts, sports, graduations, and weddings, in person or by videos or pictures. Her kindness extended far beyond her family with her jobs she had in her life always serving the community, as a hospital candy striper, a nursing home aid, retail clerks, and switchboard operator for general telephone. When the last call was made she became instrumental in giving a functioning switchboard to the Wabash County Museum.

Jo is survived by two children, Lynn E. (Bob) Hamilton of Wabash; Robert J. (Jody) Weitzel Sr. of Littleton, N.C.; son-in-law Pat Hopkins of Wabash; and daughter-in-law Mary Swank Weitzel of Greenwood. She was loved by her grandchildren, Steve (Beth Slomka) Hamilton of Fishers; Brian (Betsy) Hamilton of Grass Valley, Calif.; Joe Hamilton of Wabash; Robert J. (Julie) Weitzel Jr. of Selma, N.C.; Nicholas Weitzel of Littleton; Patrick Weitzel of Houston, Texas; and Neil Weitzel of Detroit, Mich. Her great-grandchildren are Vivian Eldridge and Ana Hamilton of Grass Valley; Tristan Hamilton and Krista Hamilton of Wabash; Holly Hamilton and Katie Hamilton of Fishers; Erin Brose and Sydney (Will) Thompson, all of Selma. Her great-great-grandchildren are Jackson Bruno, Liam Swain and Lincoln Swain all of Selma. Jo was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Richard Weitzel; daughter, Mary Margaret “Meg” Hopkins; and two siblings, Mary Beth Turpen Barrett and Colonel James Turpen.

Graveside services and burial were Wednesday, May 26, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in North Manchester, with David Phillips officiating. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are Animal Shelter of Wabash County or Millers Merry Manor Activities Fund.

The memorial guest book for Jo may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Charles Rex Kerr, 77 Enjoyed hunting April 28, 1944 – May 18, 2021 Charles Rex Kerr, 77, of Roann, died 7:35 a.m., Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 28, 1944, in North Manchester, to Clark and Ada (Rinearson) Kerr.

Rex was a 1962 graduate of Manchester High School. He married Judy Fields in Wabash on Nov. 13, 1964. He was an assistant foundry supervisor at Ford Meter Box, retiring after 35 years. Rex was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing at the Waldo Golf Course. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Kerr of Roann; four children, Angie (Ed) Sroufe of Claypool, Christopher Rex (Jena) Kerr of Silver Lake, Sheila (Steve) Thompson of Roann, and Andrew Kerr of Fulton; his little buddy, Kayden Kerr of Roann; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and his sister, Debbie (Danny) Fruitt of North Manchester. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Merlee Christie; and two granddaughters.

Calling was 2-6 p.m. Friday, May 21, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, Roann.

Preferred memorial is Roann Little League Program.

The memorial guest book for Rex may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Larry Dean Coldren, 82, of Wabash, died 11:46 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 5, 1939, in Andrews, to Claude Coldren and Ermalene (Glassburn) Ellet.

Larry was a graduate of Andrews High School and was an Air Force veteran. He married Lisa Smith in Plymouth on Oct. 6, 1979. Larry was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed working on cars, drag racing, and working in the yard.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Coldren of Wabash; eight children, Cammie (Jim) Day of Elsberry, Mo., Michael (Jennifer) Coldren of San Antonio, Texas, Julie Coldren of Fort Wayne, Tory Vigar and Chad (Libby) Vigar, both of Urbana, Kelli Coldren Mehring of Peru, Brandon (Nicole Ervin) Coldren of New Haven, and Chris (Goldie Moore) Coldren of Wabash; 31 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren, and his sister, Norma Hill of Tampa, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Connie King.

Funeral services Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is the family of Larry Coldren to help with funeral expenses, in care of the funeral home.

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

Jeffrey Dean Bever, 60 Enjoyed hunting May 15, 1961 – May 16, 2021

Jeffrey Dean Bever, 60, of Wabash, died 5:15 p.m., Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Wabash.

He was born on May 15, 1961, in Wabash to Rex and Wilma (Yocum) Bever.

Jeff was a 1979 graduate of Southwood High School and attended the Purdue University Ag Short Course. He married Kara Short in Warsaw on Aug. 9, 2008. Jeff was a machinist at Ford Meter Box in Wabash for 34 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, making knives, and was an avid Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Hoosier fan. He loved his dogs, Cooper and Sophie.

He is survived by his wife, Kara Bever; three children, Zachary (Jasmine Whitmer) Bever, Katie McCauley and Kasey Long; father, Rex Bever; two sisters, Cindy (Randy) Renbarger and Jeanne (Kevin) Atkinson; mother-in-law, Marcia Short; and three brothers-in-law, Kirk (Jody) Short, Kyle (Barb) Short and Kent Short, all of Wabash; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Funeral services were Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial is in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was Friday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are the Animal Shelter of Wabash County or the Izaak Walton League.

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

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Police and fire reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents May 13 At 8:44 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jay L. Gillespie, 60, LaFontaine ran off the road on County Road 1050 South near County Road 250 East.

May 14 At 2:18 p.m., a vehicle driven by Sandra K. Parks, 77, Silver Lake, collided with a vehicle driven by Carey A. Adamiec, Roann on State Road 114 near County Road 400 West.

May 15 At 10:25 a.m., a vehicle driven by Benjamin J. Mikel, Warsaw was involved in a non-collision accident on County Road 600 West near County Road 800 North.

At 10:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by Noah J. Slate, 17, Summitville ran off the road on County Road 900 South near County Road 100 West.

May 16 At 1:14 p.m., a vehicle driven by Brent A. Woodyard, 38, Roann ran off the road on Old State Road 15 near Bailey Road.

At 5:05 p.m., a vehicle driven by Matthew

T. Rasmus Jr., 30, Peru was involved in a noncollision accident on County Road 420 South near County Road 550 West.

At 10:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Stephanie Fisher, 49, South Whitley collided with a deer on State Road 13 near County Road 1450 North.

May 17 At 5:50 a.m., a vehicle driven by Logen E. Rife, Roann collided with a deer on County Road 650 East near County Road 800 North.

At 7:25 a.m., a vehiclce driven by Wyatt G. Engle, 17, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven

by Stephen G. Vawter, 69 North Manchester on County Road 400 East near County Road 1100 North.

At 5:17 p.m., a vehicle driven by Frieda M. Warren, 78, Wabash ran off the road on Old 24 near County Road 700 West.

May 18 At 2 p.m., a vehicle driven by Thomas S. Routh, 65, Jeffersonville ran off the road on U.S. 24 near State Road 13.

At 5:20 p.m., a vehi-

cle driven by Rebecca S. Bolen, 60, Wabash collided with a parked vehicle at Lot 30 South Lakeview Estates.

May 20 At 8:43 a.m., a vehicle driven by Julie A. Haire, 43, Columbia City collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near Stitt Street.

North Manchester Citations May 18 Adam M. Mason, 38, North Manchester cited for unsafe start.

Arrests May 17 Shadow R. Shepherd, 28, North Manchester arrested on warrant for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Fire May 16 11:55 a.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

1:31 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

May 17 7:07 a.m., 200 block of Sunset Drive for medical assist.

10:02 a.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist.

10:23 p.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist.

May 18 3:54 a.m., Chestnut Court for medical assist.

May 19 11:35 a.m., Woodspoint Circle for medical assist.

Land Transfers Stanley V. Fetter and Diana K. Fetter to Bruce Hayslett and Dianne Hayslett, warranty deed.

Joseph R. Flitcraft to Joseph Randolph Flitcraft and Jewel Marie Flitcraft, quitclaim deed.

Thomas A. Wagner and Jo E. Wagner to Tyler Blake Joseph and Briana L. Joseph, warranty deed.

John Boyd to Dillon Boyd, warranty deed.

Albert L. Necessary to Ival L. Gressley, warranty deed.

Thomas C. Hall, Bethany M. Hall and Bethany M. Foster to Claire Alexandra Byers, warranty deed.

The Family Trust of Delbert Lee Rockwell and Catherine M. Rockwell to Steven L. Rockwell, trust deed.

The Family Trust of Delbert Lee Rockwell and Catherine M. Rockwell to Larry Cripe and Diane K. Cripe, trust deed.

David A. Fuchs to Ruth A. Fuchs, quitclaim deed.

Mark A. Dyson and Sally R. Dyson to Thomas A. Dyson and Darcy D. Dyson, quitclaim deed.

Douglas D. Wiley to Macy M. Hoover and Andy R. Malott, warranty deed.

Macy M. Hoover and Andrew R. Mallot to Hui Chen and Hai Ying Chen, warranty deed.

Edward A. Wesco and Sue A. Wesco to Trevor Mello and Chandra Leach, warranty deed.

Brandin M. Frazier to Dukengtson Lavache, warranty deed.

Devin Case to Beth Shenefield, quitclaim deed.

F r a n c h e s c a Edwards and Mary Anna Coe to Welsey James Edwards and Franchesca Edwards, personal deed.

Forest Hill Investments LLC to Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren, quitclaim deed.

Andrew T. Zelinsky and Chastity A. Zelinsky to Kamboj Inc., warranty deed.

Chelsie L. Frazier to Brandin M. Frazier, warranty deed.

Gloria M. Whiting and Gloria E. Whiting to Donald R. Hathaway and

Harriet Hathaway, warranty deed.

David T. Lawrenz and Tamra A. Lawrenz to David T. Lawrenz, Tamra A. Lawrenz and David T. Lawrenz and Tamra A. Lawrenz Trust, quitclaim deed.

Bryan D. Corn to Federal Home Loan M o r t g a g e Corporation, warranty deed.

Benji E. Blocher and Aimee L. Blocher to Eric Ballschmidt and Lori Cruz, warranty deed.

Bernice M. Meek to Philip E. Schlemmer, quitclaim deed.

Jack L. Vrooman and Carolyn Vrooman to Jack L. Vrooman, Carolyn Vrooman Teresa R. Ehret, Myrval John Vrooman, Amy A. Kroft and Nathan A. Vrooman, warranty deed.

Land of Myers Inc. to State of Indiana and Indiana Department of Transportation, warranty deed.

T h e r e s a Hutchinson to Bethany L. Lewis, warranty deed.

Kim L. Barrus and Robert D. Barrus to Kim L. Barrus and

Shelly L. Knee, quitclaim deed.

Mark D. Webb and Paul R. Webb to Brian K. Cooper, personal deed.

Marriage License Derek Blake Cook, 31 and Jessica Marie Beane, 31.

Jane A. Miller, 69 and Robert A. Collins, 72.

Susie Ann Stutzman, 48 and Jackie Eugene North Jr., 51.

Jerald Wayne Blankenship, 43 and Tara Courtney Kohman, 32.

Jasper Kent Donaldson, 20 and Leigha Elise Boggs, 21.

Evan Joe Haynes, 29 and Tara Elizabeth Kosel, 29.

Cole Nathaniel Isbell, 24 and Avery Jayne Heeter, 23.

Building Permits For the week of May 16, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Kent and Lisa Ulrey for a new home.

Michael Taylor for a roof mount solar.

Jacob Speicher for a pole building.

Brookston man charged in triple homicide PERU – On Sunday, a joint homicide investigation, by the Indiana State Police and the Miami County Sheriff ’s Office, led to the arrest of Mitchell Page, 25, Brookston, on three counts of murder.

He was incarcerated in the Miami County Jail.

According to police reports: On May 21, 2021,

officers from the Miami County Sheriff ’s Office were dispatched to a home at 2834 South 300 West, Lot 137, Peru (Woodland Hills Trailer Court), to check the welfare of the residents.

Officers discovered the bodies of Jessica Sizemore, 26, Jessiah Hall, 37, and 4-yearold Rae’Lynn Sizemore.

All three of the

deceased lived at the home. Preliminary evidence indicates they were shot to death on May 16, 2021.

Autopsies have been scheduled.

An uninjured 2year-old boy was also found at the home. He was transported to Duke’s Memorial Hospital and medically cleared. He was released into the care of the Indiana

Department of Child Services Miami County Division.

During the investigation, officers developed probable cause to arrest Page for three counts of murder. He was taken into custody at a relative’s home in Lafayette, IN. Sizemore and Page have a child together.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone

with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Indiana State Police by calling 765473-6666 or the Miami County Sheriff ’s Office at 765-472-1322 All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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MIXTAPE

Academy

John O’Conor, pianist. An Irish pianist O'Conor has been gathering wonderful reviews for his masterly playing for over forty years. Having studied in his native Dublin, in Vienna with Dieter Weber, and being tutored by the legendary Wilhelm Kempff, his unanimous 1st Prize at the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna in 1973 opened the door to a career that has taken him all around the world.

Eric Larson, double bassist, Houston Symphony member. A double bassist Larson has been a member of the Houston Symphony since 1999. An avid teacher, he spent three years teaching at the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia and 10 years teaching double bass and coaching chamber music at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. Larson currently spends his summers teaching at the Texas Music Festival and the Wabass Institute for Double Bass.

Harold Robinson, bassist, Philadelphia Orchestra principal bass. Robinson joined The Philadelphia Orchestra as prin-

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cipal bass in September 1995. He previously served as principal bass with the National Symphony from 1985 to 1995, and he also served as assistant principal bass of the Houston Symphony Orchestra (1977-85) and principal bass of the New Mexico Symphony (1975-77, then known as the Albuquerque Symphony).

Robinson currently has studios at the Curtis Institute of Music and The Juilliard School.

Resonance Institute Scholars include: Anton Kot, New York University Mixtape featuring Misha Vayman (USC Thornton School of Music), Michael Siess (USC Thornton School of Music), JuanSalvador Carrasco (USC Thornton School of Music) and Nathan BenYehuda (The Juilliard School) Sempre Sisters featuring Charlotte Marckx (Colburn Conservatory) and Olivia Marckx (Colburn Conservatory) Sofia Gilchenok, The Curtis Institute of Music Westbound Situation featuring Grant Flick (University of Michigan), Jacob Warren (University of Michigan), Jake Howard (Berklee College of Music), and Zachary Brown

(SUNY Purchase) Soundboard Institute Scholars include: Aaron Kurz, Yale University Daniela Liebman, Texas Christian University Eunyong Chung, New England Conservatory of Music Minji Lee, Shenandoah University Saeyoon Chon, Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music Godwin Friesen, Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music Brian Woods, Shenandoah University Wabass Institute Scholars include: Avery Weeks, Northwestern University Daniel Villarreal, Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music Ella Sharpe, USC Thornton School of Music Isaac Polinsky, DePaul University Jacob Warren, University of Michigan Logan May, Manhattan School of Music Michael Bates, University of Toronto Sharif Ibrahim, Indiana University Tim Rinehart, Rice University Wyatt Wireman, The Cleveland Institute of Music

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Emmanuel Christian students receive various honors Officials at Emmanuel Christian School have announced academic awards for 2020.

Award winners are: 1st Grade: Laina Dyson: Bible, Math, Phonics, Reading, Spelling; Cambree Hawkins: Bible, Math, Phonics, Spelling; Rhagan Kelley: Bible, Math, Phonics, Spelling; Ryleigh Nordman: Bible, Math, Phonics, Spelling; Cole Unger: Bible, Math, Phonics, Reading, Spelling; Levi Young: Bible, Math, Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Writing.

2nd Grade: Braelyn Blackburn: Bible, Math, Language, Reading, Spelling, Writing; Adalyn Carver: Bible, Math, Language, Spelling; Logan Long: Bible, Math, Language, Spelling, Writing 3rd Grade: Barrett Benzinger: Bible, Reading, Language, Penmanship, Spelling, History; Andi Funfsinn: Reading, Penmanship, Health; Brenden Draper: Bible, Math, Reading, Language, Health, Penmanship, Spelling, History; Chamberlain Hawkins: Bible, Reading, Language, Penmanship, Spelling, History, Health; Noah Kelley: Reading, Penmanship; Bria Fleck: Reading, Penmanship, Health; Delaney Lancaster: Reading, Spelling, Health; Gavin Moore: Bible, Reading, Penmanship, Spelling; Colton Young: Bible, Math, Reading, Language, Penmanship, Spelling, History, Health; Gabriel West: Reading, Language, Penmanship, Health; Olivia Willis: Bible, Math, Reading, Language, Penmanship, History, Health.

4th Grade: Heaven Cunningham: Penmanship, Bible, Reading; Alaina Kinsey: Penmanship, Spelling, History, Science, Health, Bible, Math, Reading, Language; Zander McKnight: Bible, Reading, Penmanship, Spelling, History, Science, Health;

Sarah Smelser: Penmanship, Spelling, History, Science, Health, Science, Health, Bible, Reading, Language.

5th Grade: Anniston Cooper: Bible, Spelling, Science, History; Alison Niccum: Bible, Math, Spelling, Language, Reading, Science, History; Emma Smelser: Bible, Math, Spelling, Language, Reading, Science, History.

6th Grade: Zion McKnight: Bible, Math, Spelling, Language, Reading, Science, History; Brenen Swisher: Bible, Spelling, Reading, Science, History.

7th Grade: Levi Smelser: Pre-Algebra, Science, History; Lindsey Pope: History; Jessie Kirtlan: Bible.

8th Grade: Zaney McKnight: PreAlgebra, Science, History; Addison Kinsey: History; Dylan Stensland: Science, Language Arts.

9th Grade: Erin Daniel: Language Arts, Algebra I, Yearbook, Physical Science, Bible; Emma Dyson: Yearbook.

10th Grade: Japheth Niccum: Language Arts, Physical Science, Geometry; Zoey McKnight: Physical Science; Paige Ritzema: Physical

Science, Bible.

11th Grade: Riley Miller: Language Arts, Bible, Algebra II. 12th Grade: Dalene Goracke: Language Arts, Bible.

A & B Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Cambree Hawkins, Rhagan Kelley, Ryleigh Nordman 2nd Grade: Adalyn Carver, Logan Long 3rd Grade: Barrett Benzinger, Chamberlain Hawkins, Gavin Moore, Olivia Willis 4th Grade: Sarah Smelser, Zander McKnight 5th Grade: Anniston Cooper 6th Grade: Carter Hull, Brenen Swisher 8th Grade: Destin Cummingham, Devon Goracke 9th Grade: Emma Dyson, Danielle Reahard 11th Ethan Dyson All A Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Laina Dyson, Cole Unger, Levi Young 2nd Grade: Braelyn Blackburn 3rd Grade: Brenden Draper, Colton Young 4th Grade: Alaina Kinsey 5th Grade: Alison Niccum, Emma Smelser 6th Grade: Zion McKnight Principal’s List: 7th Grade: Jessie Kirtlan, Lindsey Pope, Levi Smelser 8th Grade: Addison Kinsey, Zaney McKnight, Dylan

Stensland 9th Grade: Erin Daniel, Haley Miller 10th Grade: Destini Goracke, Zoey McKnight, Japheth Niccum, Paige Ritzema, Isaac Smelser 11th Grade: Raelyn Coyne, Riley Miller 12th Grade: Dalene Goracke Earning Chevrons, Letters & Numbers: Lindsey Pope: 8pt.

Chevron & Number Levi Smelser: 8pt.

Chevron & Number Addison Kinsey: 12pt. Letter Danielle Reahard: 12pt. Letter Zaney McKnigth: 16pt. Chevron Dylan Stenland: 16pt. Chevron Zoey McKnight: 24pt. Chevron Japheth Niccum: 24pt. Chevron Paige Ritzema: 24pt. Chevron Isaac Smelser: 24pt.

Chevron Raelyn Coyne: 30pt.

Letter & Chevron Riley Miller: 30pt.

Letter & Chevron Banner Awards: 1st & 2nd Grade Finalists: Riddik Dietrich, Laina Dyson, Rhagan Kelley, Cambree Hawkins, Ryleigh Nordman, Adalyn Carver Banner winner for 1st Grade was Rhagan Kelley 3rd & 4th Grade Finalists: Colton Young, Heaven

During Preschool Graduation ceremony on Friday, May 14, at Emmanuel Christian School, student Colton Young (right), received the Joshua Paul Smith Memorial Scholarship Award. He is joined by Joshua’s family, Joshua’s dad Dick Smith, his nephew Jericho Corn and his brother, Jason Corn. Colton is in the third grade at Emmanuel Christian School. His parents are Tim and Joy Young. Photo provided Cunningham, Gabriel West, Andi Funfsinn, Zander McKnight, Bria Fleck Banner winner for 3rd Grade was Gabriel West & Best of Show was Heaven Cunningham for the 4th Grade.

5th & 6th Grade Finalists: Jacob Carver, Devin Huston, Emma Smelser, Carter Miller, Brenen Swisher, Anniston Cooper, Alison Niccum Banner winner for 5th Grade was Emma Smelser 8th Grade Finalist:

Addison Kinsey Over All School Banner winner was

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its many programs which includes: the complete redesign and content for the annual visitors’ guide, website updates and design, social media content creation and curation, all marketing plans and strategies, and media relations.

“Whitney (Millspaugh) has become recognized within the community as a marketing leader,” said Christine Flohr, executive director of tourism for Visit Wabash County, “She is consistently mentoring other businesses and nonprofit entities on the best practices of marketing. It

is inspiring to work alongside of her.”

Millspaugh’s work for Visit Wabash County has been recognized by the State of Indiana on numerous accounts. In 2018, Visit Wabash County was voted by the Indiana Tourism Association for the ‘Best Tourism Website’ and in 2019, the organization was nominated for producing the ‘Best Visitors’ Guide’.

“I am so thankful to have such a supportive team and board of directors that have been with me every step of the way of growing marketing and media opportuni-

ties for Wabash County over the past 5 years,” said Millspaugh. “Work inevitably fills a large part of life, and when you love what you do, there is a true satisfaction that comes along with that. I can’t wait to see what all we accomplish in the next 5 years.”

Along with Millspaugh’s responsibilities at Visit Wabash County, she has assisted the City of Wabash with their new website launch, assisted with the Hero Banner program, serves on the promotions committee for Wabash Marketplace, and vol-

WHITNEY MILLSPAUGH unteers during community events.

It’s a huge win for the community when one of our own chooses to return to Wabash as a young, active and engaged professional,” said Flohr. “She is an instrumental contributor to Visit Wabash County’s continual growth and success.”

Parkview Wabash plans Check-Up Day Parkview Wabash Hospital will host a Check-Up Day on Thursday, June 17, to enable people who need common lab tests to obtain them at reduced cost.

“While the pandemic is still ongoing, we want area residents to be taking care of their health,” said Marilyn CusterMitchell, president, Parkview Wabash Hospital. “Getting lab tests is an important way for individuals – especially those who need to manage chronic health conditions – to obtain information their primary care doctors need for an annual assessment of their health. We’re pleased to partner again with the Parkview Center for Healthy Living to offer Check-Up Day

in a safe environment.”

For the safety of Check-Up Day guests and staff, precautions will be taken to guard against the spread of COVID-19. These precautions include appropriate spacing and disinfecting surfaces between patient appointments. In accordance with Parkview policy, masks must be worn at all times in the hospital and social distancing observed.

Center for Healthy Living team members will be in the firstfloor Classrooms A, B and C at Parkview Wabash from 7 to 9:30 a.m. on June 17. To minimize contact time and create the safest possible environment, participants must pre-register by phone. Walk-ins can-

not be accepted for this event.

Appointment times are limited. Call 260266-6500 or 844-8350003 to pre-register.

Callers should leave a message including their name and phone number. Center for Healthy Living office hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Center for Healthy Living will provide the lab draws and pre-registration services. Payment must be made in advance and by credit card only. Individuals calling to pre-register will receive a reminder call from a Center team member, who will collect the credit card information. On the business day prior to the Check-Up Day event, the individual’s cred-

it card will be charged for the tests they’ve chosen.

Tests offered are the same as those at Check-Up Day events last year, and will include these single tests: hemogram ($10); prostate specific antigen, or PSA ($30), for men over 50; thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH ($30); hemoglobin A1C ($20); and vitamin D ($40). Wellness packages A, B, C and D all offer a lipid profile and a comprehensive metabolic profile.

Package A is $35.

Package B adds a hemogram to the other two tests for a cost of $45. Package C adds the hemogram plus hemoglobin A1C and TSH test for a cost of $80. Package D is the same as Package C but adds

Parkview, MATTER launch competition Parkview Health and MATTER, a healthcare incubator and innovation hub, announced the second annual competition to find solutions for maternal and infant mortality. The 2021 Healthy Mom and Baby Competition 2.0, also sponsored by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Indiana Chapter, invites innovators to submit ideas and solutions that address the needs and wellbeing of women during pregnancy and postpartum.

According to the 2020 Maternal Deaths

in Indiana report, the Maternal Mortality Review Committee determined that 87 percent of reviewed pregnancy-associated deaths were preventable. Because of this need, Parkview Health and the state of Indiana are issuing a global call to improve the health and wellbeing of mothers and infants.

“Innovation is often seen as a longterm goal, but at Parkview Health we know that there are gains we can make toward improving maternal and infant health more immediately when we work alongside other inno-

vators,” said Jolynn Suko, chief innovation officer, Parkview Health. “We are proud to host this competition with MATTER and HIMSS and look forward to seeing new ideas to address this challenge.”

The competition asks: How might we better support at-risk pregnant and new mothers throughout their healthcare journey as well as in their daily lives? The competition is seeking solutions including, but not limited to: mental health, community support, birth spacing, substance abuse assistance and

chronic diseases such as hypertension.

“We are proud to again be working with Parkview Health on identifying and advancing promising innovations for maternal and infant health. This year’s focus on solutions to address challenges faced by underrepresented mothers is an urgent need in our healthcare system,” said Steven Collens, CEO of MATTER. Interested companies can learn more and apply by visiting parkview.com/innovation2021.

Applications are due

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Pathfinder dedicates reading room

Millspaugh honored by Visit Wabash County Visit Wabash County is pleased to honor Whitney Millspaugh for her five years of service with the organization as the Marketing Manager. Millspaugh joined the team in April of 2016, parttime, and was quickly promoted to full-time in July of the same year.

Millspaugh graduated in 2009 from Butler University with her Bachelor of Science in Marketing and is a 2005 graduate from Wabash High School.

She is responsible for the overall marketing and brand management of Visit Wabash County and

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the PSA for men and costs $105.

Anyone selecting a wellness package should plan to fast 10 to 12 hours before the anticipated time of their blood draw.

During fasting, sips of water and regular medications are OK. Questions may be directed to 260-266-6500 or 844835-0003.

Testing information can also be found on the event calendar on parkview.com at https://www.parkvie w.com/classesevents/classes-andeventsdetails?ceid=6e0ba90f60e7-4096-a652b5306069e379.

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

Greta Schenkel was 3-years-old when she attended Village School in a pre-school class for children with disabilities. Greta continued to be involved in and served by Pathfinder Services until she passed away at the age of 47 this past August.

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

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

When asked why it was important to Greta to volunteer at Kids Kampus and read to the kids, Greta’s mom, Sally, says, “They paid attention and I think she really appreciated that. She felt needed and wanted, which was not the norm for people with disabilities at that time. She knew that she was doing something good.”

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

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

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

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

“Our family is so thankful to everyone who helped create this beautiful tribute,” says Sally. “Greta would be so happy!”

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Mill closure should concern all farmers Dear Editor, I need to comment about things I’m reading and hearing about the Salamonie Mills failure.

Every farmer in Indiana should be seriously concerned about the way the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse and Licensing Agency (IGBWLA) handled the Salamonie Mills failure.

First there were laws, IGBWLA laws, that were completely ignored. Not for a few months, but several years. Law IC-26-3-7-16 about net worth. A licensee must have a positive net worth of, in this case, several hundred thousand dollars. Also ,Law IC 26-3-7-4(e)- a licensee shall maintain at least 80 percent of unpaid balances of grain payables in unencumbered assets.

For at least three years, these two laws were ignored, and had they been followed, would have prevented most of the loss to the indemnity fund.

There are Salamonie Mills financial statements that show millions of dollars negative net worth for at least three years.

According to the

newspaper, Sen. Jean Leising said there is $1.5 million outside the 15 months. On the fact and final order, there is over $8.3 million dollars the fund is going to pay. This $8.3 million worth of grain was almost all delivered in November, December, January and February. So if the agency had done their job, most of this $8.3 million would not have been delivered to Salamonie Mills. The fund would not have needed to pay this month. They would have paid far less only $1.5 million. So, you board members and legislators who want to protect the fund should realize the best way to protect the fund is to make sure the agency does their job and fol-

lows all of their own laws.

In the paper, Joe Miller was quoted to have said, “it’s not good business practice to continue selling to a grain elevator that issued bounced checks.”

To Mr. Miller I say it is also not good business to sell an elevator that is insolvent and the farmers didn’t know that was the case. Only farmers that got bad checks even knew about them.

However, the agency was the only one that had - or should have had - all of the financial records, inventory records, payables, etc.

The agency knew he was insolvent.

Sen. Leising also stated all the farmers signed contracts stat-

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ing that they knew they had 15 months of coverage. I want Sen. Leising to know not all farmers signed those contracts. Some of those contracts even had forged signatures on them, and that’s a fact. Farmers, ‘til now, trusted who they sold grain to.

Farmers assumed if the elevator had a license the agency had done their job.

To show how at least one of our legislators thinks - I heard a legislator say in Bluffton that it didn’t matter if Salamonie Mills had a negative net worth of $6 million if the bank loaned him $8 million. I think if his net worth was negative $6 million and he borrowed another $8 million, now he is negative somewhere between $8 million and $14 million.

Rep. Lehman said there’s evidence the licenses weren’t pulled because the bank extended the company’s line of credit. Why would a bank extend the company’s line of credit if they were in trouble?

I think that is a very good question that should be investigated. I think I can answer part of this.

First, they only extended credit for 75 days. That 75 days was Oct. 30, 2019, to Jan. 15, 2020, which is harvest time, when all of the grain comes into the elevator.

Even after harvest, the elevator was 70,000 bushels short of having the beans they gave warehouse receipts for. I’m pretty sure the agency never took an inventory in 2019, even after the elevator needed a onetime extension in early 2019 following three negative worth financial statements.

The bank didn’t even follow their own rules from a loan in the year 2013 that states the licensee must maintain at least a million dollars net worth.

They ignored that for at least three years, maybe longer.

If the farmers outside the 15 months are out $1.5 million dollars, I want everyone to know that they spent at least $1 million dollars to produce that grain. For a lot of farmers, that is life changing to lose and spend that kind of money. Life changing for generations - kids, grandkids - that is a lot of money.

The Indiana State

Department of Agriculture’s website states the IGBWLA was created to do periodic auditing of commercial grain operations to ensure their assets are sufficient to pay farmers for their grain. Not the bank, not the fund - pay farmers for their grain! This agency did not do their job and it cost hard working farmers millions of dollars.

To all farmers in the state- this can happen to you!

This agency ignored many important laws. Their own laws - and want to use only one law, the 15 month law, like it is written on a stone tablet.

We don’t believe the IGBWLA could have done a worse job of handling the Salamonie Mills failure if they would have tried. They cost farmers millions of dollars. They also cost the Indemnity Fund millions of dollars. I don’t see how anyone can argue those facts.

I think the agency should be forced to follow all of their laws or no laws mean

anything. Why should one law be more important than several other laws? I don’t see how anyone can disagree with that.

They failed miserably to do their job. I would like to know why? Was it because the loan officer at the bank is on their board? The only place that gained anything after Sept. 20, Oct. 1, Oct. 30 Jan. 15 - you pick the date - was the bank, and all that money came from the farmers. Who funded the indemnity fund to start with? It wasn’t the bank. The bank got 100 percent of the farmer’s money. Now the farmers are going to get 80 percent of their money, if they get anything.

I have also heard there are legislators that say we have four or five more failures on the horizon. If that is true, then once again the agency is not doing their job.

They should be under suspension – now until they prove they can pay farmers for their grain. It will only get worse if they cannot pay. — Gary Kratzer.

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5 Southwood students tabbed for All-State Honor Choir Five Southwood High School students were selected to sing in the 2021 Indiana High School All-State Honor Choir.

This choir is one of a handful of all-state groups from around the country that are able to perform in person. Because of Covid choral safety protocol, the 2021 ASHC auditions and concert date were delayed and the choir had to be downsized to 150 students.

The program has been shortened from six to four selections because of time constraints and safety, and the size of the audience has also been strictly limited.

The honor choir will rehearse all day and perform at 8 p.m.

Friday, June 4, in the Palladium, in Carmel, Indiana.

The guest choral conductor for the Indiana High School All State Honor Choir is Dr. Jeffery Redding. Dr. Jeffery Redding is the Director of Choral

Activities at the University of Central Florida. He is a Grammy Award Winning Music Educator.

Nationally, Redding is in demand as a guest conductor and clinician. He has conducted the ACDA National High School Honor Choir, the Central Division ACDA Honor Choir, and the North Central Division ACDA Honor Choir, the Eastern Division ACDA Honor Choir and All-State and Honor choirs in approximately forty states. His bio is impressive.

Southwood High School will be represented by Katelyn Ranck, Isabel Davis, Isaac King, Cage DuBois, and Lyndzy Silvers. This is Ranck’s second year to be selected while the others are participating for the first time. Indiana’s Area 4A, which includes Kosciusko, Wabash, Huntington, Whitley, Wells and Adams

counties, was allowed a quota of eight singers to be selected, but was lucky to have more singers chosen.

Ranck, a sophomore, is the daughter of Brian and Sarah Ranck. In junior high and high school, she has earned gold medals at the district and state ISSMA contests for vocal solo and vocal ensembles.

She was selected to participate in the Wabash County Honor Choir for two years. She sings in the church choir and plays piano. She is a high honor roll student and actively participates in 4-H. Davis, a senior, is the daughter of Mike and Amy Davis. This is her first year to audition and be chosen for the All State Honor Choir. She has been a member of Southwood high school choirs for three years and has earned gold medals at the ISSMA vocal solo & ensemble district and state contests with vocal entries.

Southwood students chosen for the Indiana All-State Choir were (from left) Lyndzy Silvers, Isaac King, Isabel Davis, Cage DuBois, and Katelyn Ranck. Photo provided She has also been selected for the Wabash County Honor Choir for 2 years in high school.

She has been an active cheerleader earning an MVP award and named a 3time All-American Cheerleader.

Silvers, a sophomore, is the daughter of Doyle Silvers and Janet Hixson. This is her first year in the All State Honor Choir. She has been a member of Southwood high school choirs and band for two years.

She was also selected for the Wabash County honor choir two years and county

honor band for one year in high school.

She earned gold medals for a vocal solos and ensembles at the ISSMA vocal solo & ensemble district and state contests. She participated in Regional Honor Band in 2018 and 2019 and ISSMA instrumental contest two years.

DuBois, a senior, is the son of Karin and Tommy DuBois. This is his first year in the All State Honor Choir. He has been a member of Southwood high school choirs for four years and band for several years. He was also selected for the

Wabash County Honor Choir for four years and has earned gold medals each of his four years at the ISSMA vocal solo & ensemble district and state contests with vocal solos. He has also been active in theater productions for 6 years. He hopes to pursue a career in filmmaking.

King, a senior, is the son of Robin and Stacy Cooper. This is his first year to audition for the All State Honor Choir. He has been a member of Southwood high school choirs for four years. He was selected for the Wabash

County Honor Choir for four years in high school, participated two years in the ISSMA vocal solo & ensemble contests and earned a gold medal for his vocal solo at the district and state contests this year. Isaac has also been successful in football and wrestling earning Southwood’s most outstanding wrestler award 2 years and earned All State Wrestling Academic Honorable Mention for 2 years.

Susan Keefer is choral director at Southwood Jr-Sr High School.

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Meaning of the Flag-Draped Coffin explained

THE MEANING OF THE FLAGDRAPED COFFIN What a wonderful lesson this was for me. I do not recall ever being taught this in school. I thought this was a good time put this in the column being right before Memorial weekend.

“The Meaning of the Flag-Draped Coffin” All Americans should be given this lesson.

Those who think that America is an arrogant nation should really reconsider that thought. Our founding fathers used GOD’s word and teachings to establish our Great Nation and I think it’s high time Americans get re-educated about this Nation’s history.

Please pass it along and be proud of the country we live in, and even more proud of those who serve to protect our ‘Godgiven’ rights and freedoms. I hope you take the time to read this… O understand what the flag draped coffin really means…

Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many widows and widowers: Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776? Have you ever noticed that the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!

The 1st fold of the flag is symbol of life.

The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life. The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.

The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for his divine guidance.

The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur,

‘Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it still our country, right or wrong’. The 6th fold is for where people’s hearts lie. It is with their heart that they pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. The 7th fold is tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic.

The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day. The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers.

For it has been through their faith their love, loyalty and devotion that the love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have make this country great has been molded.

The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.

The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.

The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their Nation motto, “In god We Trust.”

After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.

You have a special invitation to Troyer Memorial Library June 5. It is looking too good not to share the progress on renovations at the library.

A huge thanks to John Sutton for the new handicap accessible restroom, expanded shelving, lighting, and new door.

Come celebrate the renovation and help kick off the summer reading program with a free hot dog for everyone and balloons for the kids.

Book sale/give away too.

Come to the library June 5 between 11:00 and 1:00.

The library continues $5family memberships for a year.

Unbelievable!

Check out the packet/Point rewards Summer Reading Program. There are six packets (one per week) of activities for earning points.

Redeem the points for prizes.

Come celebrate June 5. 11:00-1:00.

Regular library hours Monday 3:00-7:00, Thursday 3:00-5:00, Friday 9:00-1:00, and the first and third Saturdays 10:00-1:00 .

LIBERTY BELLS will meet for lunch at The Fried Egg in Wabash on Tuesday, June 1, at 11:30.

LAFONTAINE/LI BERTY TOWNSHIP HISTORY CLUB is working on an updated history book. This has been in the works for the past year and a half but due to covid, we were not able to meet in person or conduct research in the library or museum.

The first book was published in 1976 and the last publication was in 1995, making it 26 years since the community has published a new, updated

version pertaining to our community’s history. While some information will be repeated from the previous publications, we will also be featuring more indepth stories about businesses, marshals’, authors, veterans, school history, early pioneers and settlers, etc. If you have any information and/or pictures you would like to share with us please contact Don Jervis, Marilyn Speicher, Susie Goospasture or the Troyer Library during regular business hours.

The history club will be meeting Thursday May 27 at 6pm at the Parker Store. The program will be about Jacob White Sutton, a Civil War veteran, who was born in Liberty Township. Please check out the Parker Store window display.

It features veterans and memorabilia from the Civil War and WWI. Guests are welcome to attend.

Please contact Alec Guenin, president, at 765-981-1429 with further questions.

WHITES RISIDENTIAL AND FAMILY SERVICE Do you feel the pull to explore foster parenting but don’t know where to start? Or maybe your calling is clear but you need help in determining next steps. White’s residential and Family Services wants to walk beside you from inquiry all the way through licensure and beyond.

White’s Family Services has six locations around the state ready to help you take the first step. Be the change in child’s life starting today by visiting our website. https://whiteskids.or g/family-services/foster-care/ LAFONTAINE LITERARY CLUB MET in the home of Mary Brane for their May meeting.

President Berti Huffschmidt opened the meeting with a poem, “The Time We Spring Cleaned the World”. Nine members answered roll call with an oldie song or telling about the book they got at meeting last month.

Officers elected to serve next year are Karen Stouffer

President, Beth Loschiavo Vice President, Patricia Walters Secretary, and Berti Huffschmidt Treasurer. Details were given for the June Luncheon Meeting. It will be at The Hostess House in Marion on June 10 at noon.

Announcements given were Lions Tenderloin drive thru May 15, Windsong Flute Group we preforming a concert June 4 at the Parker House in downtown LaFontaine, LaFontaine Expo will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Learning Center/LaFontaine School. Becky Schlemmer reviewed the book “Where the Crawdads Sing.”

Story of a young girl

Kia is set in North Carolina. She spends a lot of her time exploring the swamps and marshes in the area. Her nickname was “Marsh Girl”.

This is a story of mystery of the young girl that is more selfreliant and grows up

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MSD to offer free summer meals for first time every month from 9 to 10 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church.

The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-571-4639.

MSD of Wabash County and Northfield High School have new websites. MSD’s website is www.msdwc.org and Northfield’s is https://northfield.ms dwc.org. Features now include synced school and athletic calendars, enrollment information, news updates, staff profiles, and much more.

Upcoming events for Northfield High School: May 24-28 – Softball (Varsity) at IHSAA Sectional May 25 – Golf (V/JV Boys) at Southern Wells The Last Student Day! May 27 – Golf (Varsity, JV Boys) at Pioneer Jr. Sr. High School May 29 – Golf (Varsity, JV Boys) at Continue on Page 22

DivorceCare, a 13-week DVD series sponsored by Wabash Friends Counseling Center, features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on topics concerning divorce and recovery.

The support group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the Conference Room in the Wabash Friends Counseling Center, 3563 South State Road 13, Wabash. Wearing a mask is required when entering.

Group leader and members of the group meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Subway, 1812 S. Wabash Street on State Road 15, Wabash.

More info: Call 260-563-8453 or 877-350-1658, or e-mail office@wabashfriends.org; or call group leader Janet at 260-571-5235.

The website for DivorceCare is www.divorcecare.org

Each year Northfield honors a boy and a girl student in memory of 7th grader Rhonda Shaw and 8th grader Jonathan Snyder. Congratulations to 7th grader Brinlei Swihart and 8th grader Eli Bone.

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grandmother.

Suggestions for the July field trip were given: a boat tour on Salamonie, the Gene Stratton Porter home at Rome City, a ride on the Dixie at North Webster, or a ride on the Lily Pad at Syracuse.

The Club agreed to send a donation to the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Ark. Items for the Lagro Food Pantry were collected. The June 17 meeting will be at Cindy McGuire’s house, and Cindy will give the program.

For more details about the meeting, call President Linda Collins, 765-981-2665.

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 officials have announced that they will have their 105th meeting later this year on Aug. 7. 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. Scott Hendry will deliver the message on May 30, Memorial Sunday.

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, Sept. 19.

The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9 to 10 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m.

Bill Burnsworth will deliver the message on May 30. The Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of

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For the first time, MSD of Wabash County will be offering a Summer Food Program. The program will provide weekly meals free of charge for children ages 1-18 throughout the MSDWC area.

Each Wednesday throughout the summer of 2021, 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 available on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 pm at Northfield and Southwood juniorsenior high schools on the east side of the building. The program begins on Wednesday, June 9. with the final pick-up date 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’sunderstanding as we work through these initial details.

The Lagro Century Club met Thursday, May 20 at a very unique location for a tour arranged

by Jane Hatton.

Then they went to Carrie Williams’ house for the meeting and refreshments.

Thirteen members were present. Roll call was answered by: Your favorite memory of your mother or

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Honeywell announces Summer Series lineup Honeywell Arts & Entertainment’s Summer Plaza Music Series is returning to the Honeywell Center Carpenter Plaza for another great season of family entertainment.

The series will feature four performing groups from Thursday, June 10 – Thursday, July 1 at 5 – 7 p.m.

The Summer Plaza Music Series is sponsored by Ecowater Systems; Edward Jones advisors Troy Baer, Wayne Denger, Tyler Olson, and Amy Sullivan; Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate; Owens Corning Thermafiber; Stanley Steemer; and Wellbrooke of Wabash. Media sponsorship is provided by The Paper of Wabash County and 105.9 The

Marketplace plans open house at new office Wabash Marketplace is celebrating its 40th birthday weekend with open house-style tours in its new office space from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 28.

The new office is located in the lower level of Wabash Landing.

The first 40 guests who attend will receive $5 Downtown Bucks that can be redeemed at any downtown business from Friday, May 28 Saturday, May 29.

Several downtown businesses are offering specials over the weekend.

The birthday celebration is free and open to the public with refreshments available.

Bash.

Performing are: He Said She Said – Thursday, June 10: Classic rock, modern country, and pop

Chris Worth – Thursday, June 17: Rock, country, R&B, Motown, and jazz Sparrow 5 –

Thursday, June 24: Variety Mississinewa Valley Swing Band – Thursday, July 1: Patriotic pops

The Summer Plaza Music Series is free and open to the public. Each performance will run from 5 – 7 p.m. Food

from the Plaza Grille will be available during all performances, including burgers, hot dogs, nachos and

cheese, and more. In the case of inclement weather, performances will be canceled.

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County has long history of track greats

him finishing third in the And, in 1924 the senior Wabash County has 440-yard dash and taking Morrow repeated his phefared very well over the second in the broad jump, nomenal feat by tying for years at the IHSAA Track senior Harold Anderson first place in the high & Field State Meet – as took second in his 440 jump at 5-8 and winning far back as 1918. race, Butler the pole vault at 12-3 7/8, While came back to a meet record that would researching take second in stand for six years. last month’s the shot put WOW!!! column on and senior Junior Homer Knee White’s state Edward took second in the shot championship McManee put and Wabash finished in the 1973 took second in tied for second with Mile Relay the 220-yard Elkhart with 11 points. event, I stumWhere are hurdles.

Kokomo won with 13. bled onto a Wabash Morrow, who passed Website that they today? scored more away on Dec. 22, 1985, set lists the top points (13) but his pole vaulting PR (perfinishers in finished third sonal record) at 12 feet, 6 the boys meet

By Roy behind inches in the 1924 back to 1904 Manual (19) National Interscholastic (when it startChurch and Meet in Chicago. He tied ed) and the Indianapolis for first place with Lee girls meet to Arsenal Tech Barnes of Hollywood 1974.

(15). Still, quite a feat, (Calif.) High School, who Here’s what I found: fighting it out with the went on to win the gold In 1918, a Wabash junbig Indy schools. medal in the pole vault at ior, Irvin Knee got things In 1922, sophomore the ’24 Summer Olympics. going by finishing third Fred Morrow of Wabash As of 2012, when he and in the long jump. Back won the high jump with a Marks were elected into then only the top three the IATCCC Hall of places scored (5-3-1) so the leap of 5 feet, 9 ¾ inches in the state meet at Fame, Morrow’s five state Apaches finished with 1 Franklin College. And the titles put him in fourth point. senior Marks won the 120- place on the all-time wins Then, in 1919, Knee yard hurdles in 16.8 seclist and his 49 points put won the 100-yard dash onds and the 220 hurdles him in 34th place. Marks’ and was runner-up in the in 26.6.

52.5 points ranked him at 220. Wabash finished In fact, Marks ran a 26th in all-time points. fourth in the team standRounding out the fabuings with 8 points, but the record 26.6 seconds in his 220 heat and the finals. lous 20s, Knee won the Apaches were off and Because he hit a hurdle shot put with a toss of 51 running and jumping. in the finals, the IHSAA feet, 5 inches and junior In 1920, Wabash took did not recognize the time Hugh Hogan took fourth second place with 11 as a meet record. in the 100-yard dash. points. Indianapolis However, in a reverse of Wabash tied for eighth in Manual won with 18. their ruling the year 1925.

Lawrence Marks, perbefore, they accepted his In 1926, junior Lee haps the greatest track time in the trials as a Showalter won his 440participant to ever come meet record, breaking a yard dash race in 53.5 secout of Wabash, broke 13-year-old mark. Ah, the onds and Wabash’s 880onto the scene by winwheels of justice!! yard relay team took secning the 220-yard hurdles Wabash finished second ond in its race and the in 27.0 seconds as a sophteam tied for 13th. omore. He also finished in in 1922 with 15 points, three behind Arsenal In ’27, Wabash became a four-way tie for second Tech. the first county school to in the pole vault.

In 1923, at win the Mile And junior Stewart the National Relay (White’s Butler won the shot put Interscholastic being the secwith a heave of 43 feet, 7 Meet in ond). The team ½ inches.

Chicago, of Showalter, Then came 1921: Marks won Clint “1921 looked to be his with a personOsthimer, (Marks) year: many felt al record (PR) Davis and that he would win the 220 of 25.2 secGeorge Woods hurdles hands down (at onds. won the event state) and a state, nationMarks conin 3:36.3; al and world record was tinued his athWhite’s won in possible. He placed third in the 440 and was leadletic career at 3:22.2. ing the 220 hurdles by 15 Indiana Showalter also yards coming off the University and took second in MARIO turn, when he spiked became an his 880-yard CARDINALI himself and landed on excellent footrace and top of the hurdle and ball player, Wabash tied could not continue. Larry playing in the east-West for 18th. did recover in time to Shrine All-Star Game and In 1928, Wabash senior take a second in the broad then three years of proBob Smith took fourth in jump.” – Taken from his fessional ball with the his 880 race and, in 1929, induction recommendaAkron Indians, New York Woods, now a senior, was tion into the Indiana Yankees and Green Bay fifth in his 880 race.

Association of Track & Packers.

In 1930, Wabash senior Cross Country Coaches Robert Jones won the Hall of Fame in 2012 One year later, Morrow shot put with a heave of As a junior in 1921, won the high jump again 50 feet, 3 inches.

Marks had run 26.2 secby clearing 5-11 AND also Then, in 1997, along came Wabash freshman onds in the 220 trials, a won the pole vault at 11 Jan Eichenauer. She won time faster than the state feet, 3 inches. Wabash finthe long jump with a leap record, but the IHSAA did ished third in a tie with of 18 feet, 6 ½ inches and not recognize times from Connersville and Union took third in the 200the heats.

City with 10 points meter dash with a time of Marks had lots of supbehind Manual (13) and 25.48 seconds. On the port in the 1921 meet, Gary Emerson (11). competed at Earlham Manual, which hosted the strength of her performance, the Lady Apaches College. In addition to meet, was sixth.

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The Gappas — Jake (from left), Eric, Ethan, Jan and Kate Gappa. tied for ninth in the team standings.

Eichenauer sat out her sophomore year (1998) because of a torn ACL, but then came back in 1999 to take second in the long jump (19 feet), third in the 200 (25.35 seconds) and sixth in the 100-meter dash (12.32 seconds). Her 19 points allowed Wabash to finish 10th as a team.

And, as a senior, she won the long jump again by ½ inch at 18 feet, 10 inches, and tied for fifth in the 200 in 25.37 seconds. Wabash tied for 15th as a team.

After graduating from WHS, Jan continued her career at Purdue University and captained the team in her junior and senior years.

Competing in the long jump and heptathlon, she scored in numerous Big 10 indoor and outdoor meets. The seven events in the heptathlon include the 60-meter dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, 60-meter hurdles, pole vault and 1,000-meter run. Whew! I’m tired.

Jan (Eichenauer) Gappa was inducted into the Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches on Feb. 8, 2020. She was a member of the first Wabash Hall of Fame in 2010, as was Morrow. Marks was so honored in 2011.

Today Jan lives in Carmel, Ind., with her husband of 10 years, Jake, and their three little ones – Eric, 8, Ethan, 5, and Kate, 3. Having taught and worked at her church in the past, she is now a stay-at-home mom.

“I miss the running culture,” Jan admits, but after four knee surgeries

she now just enjoys “hiking and playing in the park with my children.”

Along the way, Wabash County has had several other state champions.

In 1951, Wabash’s James Vrooman tied for first place in the high jump with a leap of 6 feet, 1 ¾. Sixteen years later (1967), Gary Haupert of Northfield won the event with a state record leap of 6 feet, 10 inches. Haupert went on to teach and coach in the Chicago area and was named to the Illinois version of the track Hall of Fame.

In 1987, the county’s first champion in the girls meet was Wabash senior Tammy Reahard, who crushed the field in the discus event. Her toss of 133 feet, 11 inches was 15 inches better than the runner-up. Tammy still lives in Wabash and told me she was “very proud of her accomplishment.”.

In 1988, Wabash senior Mario Cardinali won the high jump at 6 feet, 11 inches after finishing second at the same height as a junior. In 1988, Gary West’s Mark Jenkins, a junior, also cleared 6-11, but had more misses. In 1987, Cardinali lost to senior Todd Cobb of Clarksville, who cleared 7 feet, but took second — again on fewer misses — over Troy Powell of New Washington.

A second-hand rumor sent me looking for Mario in Pennsylvania. I was told he was some kind of dance instructor.

Searching Google, I found a 52-year-old “Mario Cardinali” who, with his wife, Rosalinda, owns or owned an Arthur Murray Ballroom Dance Studio in

Wexford, Pa. This “Mario Cardinali” formerly lived in Wabash, Ind. The phone number on the studio’s Website was no longer in service. The same “Mario Cardinali” now lives in Mars, Pa. Surprised that a former state champion high jumper and fantastic hurdler from Wabash who was recruited by Indiana University became a ballroom dancer and instructor? Don’t be.

My Google search also found an obituary for S. Tony Cardinali, “the father of ballroom dancing in Pittsburgh (Pa.).”

He was born and raised in Sezze, Italy, near Rome.

He died in October of 2012. He had two sons, Mario and Dino, and a daughter, Claudine.

He owned an Arthur Murray studio in downtown Pittsburgh for 44 years and was a ”major franchiser” for Arthur Murray International over more than a 50-year span.

Oh, yeah, and he was a pro-level soccer player in France, Belgium, Germany and Canada.

Pro-level athlete and ballroom dance. Sound like Wabash’s Mario Cardinali? I think so.

And that brings us back to Jan Eichenauer, who was the last county athlete to win a title at the state track and field meet 21 years ago. This year’s meet will be June 4 at Ben David High School in Indianapolis.

Stay tuned next month for the many Wabash County athletes who were not champions at the state meet, but placed and scored for their respective teams.

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Urbana Lions Club had its carry-out fish fry on Saturday, May 15, 2021. The fry went without a hitch.

The event started at 4 p.m. with several vehicles with supporters showing up at 3:20. The drive thru traffic continued nonstop until 6:30 p.m.

Urbana Lions worked nonstop for better than three hours. The Lions who worked the fry were Lions president Denny Craft and Lions Michael Snell, Bonita Snell, John Eltzroth, Ronnie Anderson, Joe Adams and Luke Hunt.

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Department worked the fryers. The weather was perfect and you could not have asked for a better day.

The Lions served more than 150 patrons.

This has not been a

good year for the Lions due to COVID19. Like several others, it has been a real challenge. The Urbana Lions want to say thanks to everyone for their support and hopes that they enjoyed the fish.

Special thanks to the Lagro Volunteer Fire Dept. for their time in frying the fish. The event went so well it is possible that Urbana Lions may hold another fish fry later this year.

Memorial Day will be here soon and it is my belief that everyone should thank God for our service personnel.

The military, police,

EMT’s, fire, hospital staff, caregivers and I’m sure there are others. Thank them for their service and sacrifice and that they are willing to give for the protection of this great nation and the Americans people who live in it.

Birthday wishes: May 29 Cody Chamberlain, May 29 Miles Fitch, May 30 Carol Krom, May 30 Todd McKillip and May 30 Brandon Baker.

Prayer concerns: Scott Wilcox, Alma Devore, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Tonya Brunett, Gene and Julie Miller,

Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox. Our nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders, health providers, the ones who have contracted COVID-19 and the people who are trying to eradicate the virus.

Urbana Streetlights: If you know of a light that has a problem give me a call. My number is 260-774-3665. If I don’t answer, leave a brief message of the

Lagro news Wabash Invitational June 1 – Jr. Hi Girls Basketball Open Gym; Volleyball Open Gym June 2 – Summer Weights; Football Open Field June 3 – Summer Weights; Volleyball Open Gym Each year

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.

Urbana Park is available to everyone not just the community of Urbana. This facility is well maintained by the Urbana Lions. 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 and a lot of room for parking. The Urbana Lions are very proud of this facility and would like to see it used. The Urbana Lions meet every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 at the community building. The Urbana Lions are looking for new members. Come to a meeting and find out what the club is all about and maybe you would like to become a Lion.

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Northfield presents an award to a male and a female student in junior high in memory of 7th grader Rhonda Shaw and 8th grader Jonathan Snyder. These awards are a huge honor because they are Citizenship Awards voted on by teachers based on how these

students treat others.

These students exhibit the Norse Honor qualities of Pride, Respect, Responsibility, and Peacemaker.

Congratulations to 7th grader Brinlei Swihart and 8th grader Eli Bone!

Congratulations to Northfield’s

bands, led by Mr. Ward, and to the choirs, led by Ms. Knee, for their performances in their concerts.

Northfield’s Graduation Ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 6, beginning at 5 p.m.

Masks should be worn when walking

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

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

Our heartfelt con-

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Lagro Happy Birthdays: May 25 – Beverly Urschel; May 28 – Carrie Williams; May 29 – Linda Collins; May 30 – Nicholas Good.

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WINDSONG FLUTE GROUP will be performing in downtown La Fontaine on Friday, June 4 at 7:00 P.M. bring your lawn chair and a gold beverage and come down for the concert.

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The Beatles, Irving Berlin and others.

Some of your favorite sacred pieces will also be part of the program. Lion’s club Kettle Corn will be cooking and available for your enjoyment.

In case of rain the concert will be held at the Parker Store.

SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL REUNION will be held Aug. 7 at the Honeywell Center.

Be sure and watch for your invitation.

WABASH CHAPTER OF IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE will be hosting the

Fletcher Memorial Family Fun Day on June 12. It will take place at the club house located at 10439 S. Old State Road 13., near Somerset. The gates will open at 10 am. The public is invited to check out our facility and fish as well. Several events are scheduled, including a kid’s fishing derby starting at 11 am. (fishing poles and bait will be provided, but you may bring your own pole if you wish). Prizes will be awarded in several age groups.

Other activities include Archery and BB gun instruction, as well as, several other games. Lunch will be provided starting at noon. Come join us for a fun filled day at the Izaak Walton League! If you have any questions call President Benny Ward at 260-571-4135.

LIZZA UPDATE She is home and improving every day.

Please keep praying for her continue improvement in her health and in all the adjustments she and

her family are dealing with. God is Good All The Time God is Good HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Don and Lisa Allen May 27, Jason and Susan Worster, Dale and Connie Turner May 29, Duane and Bonnie Truss, Sam and Pat brane, Chis and Missy Kuester June 1, Dewayne and Julie Lengel June 2 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Peggy Grayson May 27, Debra Dawes May 28, Lamoine Silvers, Carol Nose,

Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester.

THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 N. 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 e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com

or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.

enrolled program is not in session.

Students enrolled in those programs will receive their free meals each day while attending classes.

Pick up locations are Manchester Elementary School, Door 1 - 301 River Road, North Manchester and Manchester Jr/Sr High School, Door #15 - 1 Squire Drive, North Manchester.

Pick up will be from 5 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday, beginning June 9, 2021, and ending August 4, 2021, at the locations listed above. Each child that is receiving free meals must be present to receive the box of meals.

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KET AT OGAN’S LANDING: The North Manchester Farmers Market is now open on Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon.

The market will be located at Ogan’s Landing on South Mill Street down the street from the covered bridge. Parking will be in the gravel lot with Handicap parking beside the market (watch for signs). Please try not to socially linger with your neighbors. All vendors will be wearing masks & have sanitizing products to clean their hands & tables. We suggest that customers wear masks as well, but it will not be required.

No customer will be allowed to handle the product until it has been purchased.

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.

Ryan Smith May 29, Zak Sarll, Katelin Lloyd May 30. Greg Baldwin, Marsha Jones, Bill McKinley, Dewayne Lynn, June 1, Jamie Gordon, Loretta Sperling, Patricia Campbell, Tim Packard June 2,

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Jamestown Frances Slocum DAR members attend state conference Apartments 1 208 W 1208 W.. Fourth Street, Apt. A

Frances Slocum Chapter (DAR) members Barbara Amiss, Regent, and Tamra Wise, Chaplain, recently attended the 120th State Conference in Indianapolis.

Daughters were welcomed to the conference by State Regent Charlotte Hurd Blair.

The theme of her administration is Indiana Daughters “Light the Way to a Stellar DAR.” The chapter won several awards in Conservation, Commemorative Events, American Indian, Service to Veterans, and America 250 Project marking 78 patriots with the DAR logo on Find A Grave. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution.

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

MCS SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM: Manchester Community School Food Service is announcing the Summer Meal Program schedule.

Free meals will be available for pick-up once per week. Each child will receive 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches on the pickup day.

Children ages 1-18 will be eligible for free meals except those attending summer school, SPARK, and Begindergarten.

Students attending those programs will be eligible to pick up meals when their

North Manchester, IN 46962 C all 260-982-7643 Call Hearing Impaired Only Call TYY 711 Rental Assistance may be available for those who qualify Rent Includes: Water, Sewer and Weekly Trash Removal.

On-Site Laundry Available “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”

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This Memorial Day Weekend we want to remember and thank all the veterans who sacrificed for our country. To recognize the veterans who have passed, flags have been placed on their graves. If your loved one was missed, extra flags are around the flag pole.

Please take one and place it on their grave. Serving on this year’s committee are David Vigar, Teresa Vigar, Lesley Vigar, Melvin Harrell, Jerry Harrell, Bill McCarty, Thurman Spears, Brad Vigar, Matt Vigar, Detre Jones and Scott Jones.

MINUTES OF the Roann Lions Club May Meeting: The Roann Lions Club met on Thursday, May 6, at the town hall. President Rick Morris called the meeting to order. The club members recited the pledge to the American flag.

The minutes of the April meeting were read by Donna Harman and the treasurer’s report was given by President Rick. Both were approved as read.

In old business, Donna gave a report on the Roann Festival’s fundraiser.

It was a success and the sales went quickly. Could have sold many more meals.

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They may do the same thing next year.

The Lions Club sold concessions for the Brickhouse RC Races on May 8th. It was a big race and we sold lots of sandwiches, and a lot of walking tacos. Brought in racers from as far away as Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, and all over the state of Indiana.

Donna reported the calendar information has been submitted to the Gordon Bernard Company. We should receive the 2021-2022 calendars by the middle of June. This will be the 59th year the Lions Club has had the calendar printed.

We appreciate the businesses who buy an ad for the calendar, and those who buy the calendar to support the Roann Lions Club. The calendars will be $7.00 again this year but due to cost increases from the company, we

Manchester schools to offer summer food program NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Community School Food Service recently announced its summer meal program schedule.

Free meals will be available for pickup once per week. Each child will receive five breakfasts and five lunches on the pickup day.

Children ages 1 through 18 will be eligible for free meals except those attending summer school, SPARK, and Begindergarten.

Students attending those programs will be eligible to pick up meals when their enrolled program is not in session.

Students enrolled in

those programs will receive their free meals each day while attending classes.

Pick up locations are Manchester Elementary School, Door #1 - 301 River Rd, North Manchester, and Manchester Jr/Sr High School, Door #15 - 1 Squire Drive, North Manchester.

Pick up will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Wednesday, beginning June 9, 2021, and ending Aug 4, 2021, at the locations listed above.

Each child that is receiving free meals must be present to receive the box of meals.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

may have to raise the price next year.

In new business: Rick reported that the Indiana Garden Tractor Association will be having a garden tractor pull at the Roann Pulling Field on Saturday, May 29th. Weigh-in will start at Noon and the pull begins at 1:00pm.

The Lions Club will be selling concessions of hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, etc.

Come join the fun on Memorial weekend in Roann!!

JULY 4 Celebration starts on Friday with the town rummage sales. This is Friday and Saturday. The Bridge Association & First Brethren Church of Roann will be having breakfast on the Roann Covered Bridge on Saturday, 7am-10am. Also on Saturday, an antique tractor pull starting at Noon until? At 7:30pm, the feature of the day will be a Horse Pull. We have had many requests for a horse pull, so we will be doing it on July 3 and also, on Friday, September 10, weather permitting, for both dates.

Fireworks will be on Saturday, July 3rd, at dusk.

WALK BY Faith Community Church is having a Roann Community VBS on

June 14-17 for kids from Pre-K to 5th grade from 6:007:30pm. You can register your kids online at: vbsmate.com/events/ WalkbyFaith/19919 or call the church at 765833-9931.

PASTOR BALMER of the Roann United Methodist Church service for May 30, 2021, will be from 1 John:1-5 titled “Overcoming the World”. They will be celebrating May birthdays. We invite you to worship in person or on Facebook at 9am.

UPCOMING DATES: May 29 – Indiana Garden Tractor Pullers Association sanctioned pull at the pull field; June 2 – Food pantry, town hall, 2pm-4pm; June 3 – Roann Lions Club meeting, 7pm; June 4 – Stockdale Mill opening day; June 7 – Summer Lunch Program starts, Methodist Church, 11:30am-12:30pm; June 8 – Town Board Meeting, 7:00pm; June 14-17 – VBS Walk by Faith Community Church, 6:00-7:30pm.

CONTINUE PRAYING for: Becky Welsh, Sherry Hill,

Kraig Barker, Don Richardson, Coy Eads (grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook) and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all!

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: May 30 – Mr. & Mrs. Brian Reed and Mr. & Mrs. Roger Stouffer; May 31 – Mr. & Mrs. Storm Sinclair.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: May 28 – John Shoue, Katrina Lynn, and Storm Sinclair; May 28 – Lauren Early, Susan Floor, and Dave Vigar; May 29 – Cody Chamberlain and Juliet Gardner; May 30 – Cole Vigar, Carol Krom, Michael Chenault, and Tom Vigar; May 31 Courtney Palmer; June 1 – Cheri Slee, Colleen Hollenback, Braden Birk, and Tama Johnson.

I CAN be reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and also by phone 765-833-2614.

News deadline will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. to appear in the next weeks paper.

May 26, 2021 STATE OF INDIANA

RE: C.Y. 2022 Capital Assistance to purchase three replacement busses less than 30' transit vehicles.

RE: C.Y. 2022 Capital Assistance to purchase software platforms.

RE: C.Y. 2022 Capital Assistance to purchase software platforms 1. Notice is hereby given that, Wabash County Commissioners will provide an opportunity for a public hearing for the purpose of considering a grant for which federal capital assistance under Section 5339 of the Federal Bus and Bus Facilities Program, is being sought. Any person interested in a hearing must submit a request in writing that a hearing be held by Wabash County Commissioners within a ten (10) day period, after the publication of this notice.

Project Period is 2022 Projects: Wabash County Public Transportation operated by Living Well in Wabash CoA, Inc.:

IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT

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

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

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

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

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

City of Wabash Building Commissioner Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 22 day of May, 2021, Thomas Hall filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance.

The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 113 Euclid Street.

Legal description 39/40/41 Ross Heights.

The description of the action requested in the petition is a variance requesting 40x60 Pole Barn, 3 ft off West property line, 6 ft off South property line.

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

5/26/21

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING

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THE CITY OF WABASH FIRE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL HIRING POOL Applications are being accepted until 4:00 pm, the 11th day of June 2021, by the City of Wabash Fire Department for the position of probationary firefighter.

Applications, job description, and agility test requirements may be obtained at City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday or also can be downloaded on the City of Wabash Website, at

A. Description of Projects: • Replacement Vehicles: Replacing two busses with two busses with lifts and seating capacity of 12.

• Replacement Vehicle: Replacing one low floor minivan with one bus with lift. o Cost Per Vehicle: $60,750 Total Cost of 3 Vehicles: $182,250 o Federal Share Per Vehicle: $48,600 Total Federal Share of 3 Vehicles: $145,800 o Local Share Per Vehicle: $12,150 Total Local Share of 3 Vehicles: $36,450 • Local Share of Costs will be reserve income available January 1, 2022.

Purchase Software: Acquisition of Automated Calling for Trip Confirmation Shah Software. o Total Cost of Automated Calling for Trip Confirmation Software: $28,995 o Federal Share of Automated Calling Software: $23,196 o Local Share of Automated Calling Software: $5,799 • Local Share of Costs will be reserve income available January 1, 2022.

• Purchase Software: Acquisition of My-Ride-Mobile Phone app for end users Shah Software. o Total Cost of "My-Ride" - Mobile Phone for end users: $3,850. o Federal Share: $3,080. o Local Share: $770.

■ Local Share of Costs will be reserve income available January 1, 2022.

2. If a hearing is requested and scheduled, Wabash County Commissioners will afford an opportunity for interested person, agencies and private transportation providers to be heard with respect to the social, environmental, and economic aspects of the grant. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing evidence and recommendations with respect to said grant at the public hearing.

3. A copy of the application is currently available for public inspection at Wabash County Auditor's office at One West Hill Street, Wabash, IN 46992.

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https://www.cityofwabash.com/egov/documents/1584025030_80 827.pdf . Applications must be returned to City Hall by 4:00 pm, the 11th day of June 2021.

Under Indiana Code 36-8-4-7, a person may not be appointed as a member of the Wabash Fire Department after the person has reached thirty-six (36) years of age.

Under Indiana Code 36-1-20.2 (Nepotism), a person may not be appointed as a member of the Wabash Fire Department who is related to any officer of the Department.

To be considered for appointment, applicants must: -Be 20 ½ years of age.

-Have a valid high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

-Possess a current, valid driver’s license at time of appointment.

-Pass an aptitude, physical agility, and the 1977 PERF examinations.

-Pass a background check.

-Possess high moral character and commitment to service.

Meet the residency requirements of Indiana Code 36-8-4-2.

Because of the Department’s efforts to improve the services it provides, preference may be given to applicants who are licensed Paramedics with a history of fire training. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain paramedic/fire certification for the duration of their employment with the Wabash Fire Department.

A recent photograph must accompany all applications.

Testing of applicants will be conducted 26 June 2021, at 8:00 a.m. at the fire station located at 1000 North Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana.

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Brood X ready to make its presence known Just when people thought it may be safe to take a collective breath after the roller coaster year that was 2020, something big is on the way — and they’re planning on arriving in the bill i o n s .

Brood X, also known as the Great Eastern Brood, will be emerging from the soil after many years developing underground. Brood X is a generation of cicadas (magicicada cassinii) that only appears once every 17 years.

Scientists group cicadas based on the year they see the light of day after growing in subterranean bunkers.

Some emerge annually, some after 13 years and others after 17 years. Scientists speculate that the unusual, prime-numbered life cycles prevent generations of cicadas from having run-ins with the life cycles of wasps that prey on them.

Another theory says the timing reduces the likelihood that 17year cicadas will mate and hybridize with cicadas of different species or generat i o n s .

Brood X is one of the most widespread and prolific cicada generations.

The insects are likely to appear mostly along the eastern coast of the United States, but could extend as far west as Missouri and Illinois. Cicadas are preparing to climb trees, start their incessant mating calls, which experts at Iowa State University note have been likened to “pressing scissors against a grind wheel in rapid succession,” and shed their exoskeleton shells in a neighborhood near you. Expect to start seeing them in late April and early M a y .

Cicadas are unique insects. Despite their large size and bulbous eyes, cicadas aren’t

harmful to humans.

Nymphs live in the soil and feed on roots.

Mature adults come out in the spring to breed and lay eggs after being triggered by warmer soil temperatures.

The University of Florida’s Book of Insect Records says the noises cicadas “sing” are how they communicate, reproduce and even scare predators away. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services states that cicada songs can reach 90 decibels, which is the equivalent of the noise made by a lawn mower or dirt bike.

It is easy to distinguish cicadas from other insects. Cicadas quite large, measuring at .75 to 2.25 inches in length. They have stout bodies, broad heads and clear-membraned wings, according to National Geographic.

Cicadas do not eat vegetation, but drink

the sap from tree roots, twigs and branches. They also don’t decimate crops like locusts can, though large swarms may overwhelm and damage young trees.

Adults will die four to six weeks after emerging, so there’s limited time to get to know this insect before it’s gone for another 17 years. Apart from hearing their calls,

people know cicadas have arrived when they find discarded cicada shells on their properties, which are left behind after the insects molt.

Brood X is waiting to peek out of the soil, and communities will have about a month to cohabitate with these interesting insects before they say, “Until we meet again.”

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Wabash County 2 BIG SALES! May 27, 28, and 29; 9am-5pm.

Antiques, air conditioners, collectible shoes & turtles, Crock-Pots, dishes, DVD Player, fans, fishing stuff, golf clubs & bag, golf cart rearview mirror, heaters, jewelry, ladders, leaf blowers, microwaves, porcelain dolls, post office banks, shredders, tables & chairs, toasters, vintage steamer trunk, vintage aluminum bunting glider, wooden rocking horse, tools, shovels, rakes, gas cans. Come Shop! 10563 & 10577 S. America Road, 1 mile east of LaFontaine.

ESTATE SALE: Large collection of Fenton Milk glass, all household items, couch, end tables, area rug, lamps, bedding, bedroom furniture, senior medical equipment, books and more. PLUS: clothing girls (size 6-10), boys (size 12-16), men (small), women (medium/large); shoes, toys. Very clean and tons of name brands (Alfred Dunner, Under Armour, Nike). 6186 S. 600 E., Wabash. Friday 5/28 and Saturday 5/29; 8:00am-4:00pm both days.

GARAGE SALE: Computer desk and office chair, TV stands, king size mattress pads, meat grinder, twin beds/bunk, XBox console and games, PlayStation and games, home decor, kitchen supplies, women clothing & shoes. Lots of free items for adults and kids, much more!

Friday 5/28, Saturday 5/29, 8am-4pm.

3190 N. SR 13, Wabash.

GARAGE SALE: Rain or Shine! Friday, 5/28, 9am5pm; Saturday, 5/29, 9am3pm. 4632 N. 600 W., Wabash. Dekalb signs, duck & geese decoys, metal watering cans, wood & metal crates, tools, books, lamps, egg baskets, canning jars, chairs, CD’s, Blow-mold Santas, pool cues, Porter Cable miter saw, garden tools, lawn ornaments, much more.

GARAGE SALE: The Big One! Harley D., Pepsi, Coke, camping items, lots more. 1 1/2 mile south on SR 13. 4628 St. Rd. 13 S. 5/27, 5/28, 5/29. 8am-?

GARAGE SALE: Women L-2XL clothing, lots of miscellaneous.

Friday & Saturday, 8am-4pm. 5832 S. 600 E., Wabash.

HUGE MULTIFAMILY Garage Sale: 7400 W. 200 S., Wabash. Friday, May 28, and Saturday, May 29, 8am-3pm.

Men and women clothes, Betty Boop collection, furniture, tools, collectibles, housewares, shoes, much more.

PRICED TO SELL!

GARAGE SALE: Friday, May 28, 9am-4pm.

Saturday, May 29, 9amNoon. 333 Linwood Lane.

Tween & teen girls name brand clothing, women plus, toys, new bariatric bathroom chair, new portable record player, misc.

North Manchester BUTTERBAUGH’S 4FAMILY Garage Sale: 1604 Westchester Drive (behind DQ). Thursday, May 27 (3-8pm); Friday, May 28 (8am-7pm); Saturday, May 29 (8am5pm). Large selection of furniture, framed wall art, bikes, purses (including Coach), lamps, tables of bedding, rolling garden cart with seat and other garden items. Tons of kitchen items including small appliances, china set, glassware, vases & mugs, jewelry, anniversary clocks, decor, flat bottom boat, exercise equipment, golf clubs & balls, blow-up bed, toys, Christmas items, canning jars, tons of kids & adult clothes and shoes.

Other Rummage WILLIE’S MULTIFAMILY Memorial Weekend Barn Sale! With Miss Willie’s passing, this sale will be held in her honor and the final sale here. Friday through Monday, May 28th through 31st, 9am-5pm.

Approximately 8 miles west of Wabash on New 24 to Paw Paw Pike. Turn left, go 2 miles to 1234 N. Paw Paw Pike, Peru. Follow orange signs. Mini-fridge, like new toaster oven, Squeezo fruit strainer, 2 new Andersen windows, pet crates, dozens of golf balls, air staplers and nailers, lots of new hardware, lots of hand, power, and lawn & garden tools, new Frost cutlery, bowie and pocket knives, rustic decorating primitives, pots and pans, much household and garage miscellaneous, wood folding tables.

Starting Saturday AM, there will be a huge trailer full of “fill a bag for $2” items. All sales over $10 is 10% off. Come enjoy a day in the country, rain or shine!

Roann

Wabash City 3 FAMILY, LARGE Yard Sale: May 28, 8am-4pm; May 29, 8am-? 142 Shady Lane Drive, Wabash. Lots of name brand women clothes, new small electric fireplace, Michael Kors handbags, boys (name brand) clothes, lots of household items, queen size comforter (good condition), sweeper, large planter, lots of miscellaneous.

LARGE YARD SALE - May 28-31; 9am-4pm. 11352 N. 200 W., North Manchester.

Furniture, clothes, tools, DVDs, more.

MOVING SALE: May 27June 1. Thursday, 4-7pm; Friday-Monday, 8am-5pm.

302 Sylers Lane, 2 houses north of O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK!

LARGE GARAGE Sale: May 27-29, 9am-4pm.

Boys and girls clothes newborn to 6T (a lot with tags still on). Boys and girls shoes up to size 13, crib, toddler bed, swing, multiple mattresses, toys, and Baby Brezza. Also, adult clothes and household items. Too much to list! 4424 W. 800 N, Roann.

76 N. FISHER Street, Friday 5/28 & Saturday, 5/29. 8am-3pm. No Early Sales! Something for everyone!

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Articles For Sale

FOR SALE: 22’ aluminum extension ladder, $35. $1 to $10 each: 2’,4’,5’,6’ aluminum and wooden step ladders, horseshoe set, fishing poles, life vests, card tables, crib mattress, wagon, galvanized sprinkling can, lawn and garden tools, dip nets, post hole digger, scythe, shovels, weed weasels, roof jacks, sledge hammer, pitch forks, blue jars. $15 each: folding wire cage, large pet carrier, galvanized tub with sprinkler can, wood sleds.

Call 260-563-2431.

Employment

NOW HIRING: Tent and setup crew. Starting immediately, full and part time, some weekends required.

Apply in person at Manchester Party & Rental, 1105 State Road 114 W., North Manchester.

Services

FISH FOR STOCKING: Most Varieties Pond Lakes.

Laggis’ Fish Farm, 269628-2056 (days) or 269624-6215 (evenings).

Pets

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD / POODLE puppies, first generation. Born March 24th, will have first shots. Ready May 14th. $600 each, only 2 left! 260370-1008.

Recreational Vehicles

FOR SALE: 2003 Assembled Harley Davidson Custom. New tires, new battery. $7000 or best offer. 270-601-3444 or 260-330-4291.

For Rent

1 BEDROOM furnished apartment on Main Street.

260-774-3069.

FOR RENT: 5 acres farm land, 1 mile south of Somerset. Call 260-3302469.

NICE, CLEAN, 3 bedroom townhouse duplex.

References and deposit required. $550/month plus utilities. 260-568-3266,

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Wanted Coins!

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