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The Sanctuary is ready for business

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Under construction for nearly 3 years, The Sanctuary of Wabash is set to open for business on Friday, May 1.

The Sanctuary of Wabash, 492 N. Wabash St., is an overnight event hub that was once the Wabash Street Methodist Church. It is owned

by Ben and Jennifer Bailey.

The couple, who also own Bailey Construction, began making improvements to the façade in 2017 before working on a massive renovation of the building’s interior.

“Like us, I’m sure everyone in the community looked at this church and thought, ‘What a shame.’ How could such a stately building be in such disrepair?” Jennifer told The Paper of Wabash County. “One day my husband came home and said, ‘I want to buy that church.’ I thought to myself, ‘What are you going to do with a church?’”

Ben reasoned that “anyone can flip a house; I want the challenge of flipping this church,” she continued. “I thought to myself, why not? I’ve casually observed this property for my entire life. I never in my wildest dreams thought it would one day be mine.”

Bailey Construction worked on the project in between normal jobs for three

years.

“It was probably closer to one full year that Bailey Construction worked on this property from start to finish,” Jennifer said. “It truly seems like we’ve been renovationg this property for decades. Just when you think you’re done, there’s always one more piece of trim to install and one more window to wash. This building goes on and on.”

The couple did the interior design on their own.

“When we first stepped inside the building and stood in the sanctuary we were overcome with the beauty of the stained glass windows that surrounded us,” Jennifer said. “As we renovated the church, we strived to keep the integrity and spirit that has always been with this property.”

Jennifer said she spent many nights searching such websites as Houzz and Pinterest for design ideas and paint colors.

“Once we meshed the ideas we had a pretty clear vision for each room, make it comfortable, make it beautiful and make it memorable,” she said.

“We tried making each space unique but not fussy. Interior surroundings need to have a story and a feeling of comfort.

“I believe we’ve achieved turning a huge stone building into an

inviting cozy space that can accommodate so many possibilities.”

The building has seven bedrooms, three full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, two living rooms, a dressing closet and a commercial kitchen that Jennifer said, “is to die for.”

In spite of all the work in renovationg the property, Ben said he never had any second thoughts about the project.

“No,” he said, “I never second guessed buying this property.”

Jennifer, on the other hand, admits second gussing herself about “everything about this property.”

“One day,” she said, “I went into the building and bats and birds were flying overhead in the main sanctuary. After I ran back outside, I thought, ‘what did we buy.”

But as worked progressed, those thoughts quickly diminished.

“With

every wall that was torn down and with every inch of old carpet that was thrown out, the soul of the building started to shine again, the space could breath and be stunning once more,” she said. “This building was no longer neglected but was meticulously restored and given a fresh new life.”

The Sanctuary can host intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, wedding day brunches, corporate meetings, family reunions, friends’ weekends

and more. The couple already has had inquiries on renting the facility for such things as intimate weddings and graduation parties.

Ideally, the couple would like to rent the entire facility, however, they realize everyone hosting an event may not need overnight accomodations.

“You can rent the main sanctuary for an intimate wedding and reception, corporate meetings, family reunions, bridal (continued on page 14)

Ben and Jennifer Bailey (top photo) stand by The Sanctuary sign.

Interior views (above) and an exterior view (left) of The Sanctuary.

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Autumn Ridge residents see family, friends during drive-by parade

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com On Wednesday, April 22, the residents of Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center were greeted by their friends and family during a greeting parade in front of the building.

Director of Marketing and Admissions at Autumn Ridge, Joyce Johnson told The Paper of Wabash County that she originally got the idea from seeing similar things being done in videos online.

“I thought this could work for our residents to see fami-

lies and vice versa. I ran it past Nathan Jackson, our Executive Director.

Monday a plan was put in place and I started calling families,” she said.

Residents and families who would visit were very excited to be able to see their loved ones again if only from a distance.

A line of vehicles filled with the loved ones of Autumn Ridge residents drives by to say hello while still adhering to social restrictions. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

“We shared with our residents that their families will be driving by like a parade and you could almost see the wind in theirs sails again.”

Due to the COVID19 social restrictions, families have not been able to come and visit their loved ones who reside at Autumn Ridge.

In planning the parade, staff had to continue to make sure that social distancing was still being practiced.

“By placing a resident in a parking spot and utilizing staff to help maintain 6 feet, we successfully accomplished the guidelines. We asked families to stay in vehicles and informed them that they could not pass out anything from their cars. If they had items for family we took those before or after the parade to ensure that we properly sanitized their items before going to residents,” said Johnson.

Families were encouraged to make and bring signs showing their love to the residents, and the residents did the same.

An Autumn Ridge resident (top photo) waves to his loved ones during the parade. A sign is held (bottom photo) during the parade to say hello to an Autumn Ridge resident. Photos by Mandy Underwood.

“I personally cannot thank our families enough for being part of this. It

brought tears to my eyes to see the pure joy that was brought to our residents and

their families,” said Johnson.

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County has first COVID-19 related death

The Paper to sponsor virtual trivia game

Wabash County has had its first COVID-19 related death.

Health Department officials announced it in a news release Tuesday morning, April 21.

As of Monday, April 27, Wabash County now has 22 confirmed cases and 149 completed tests.

No further details on the victim or positive COVID-19 cases will be announced because of privacy concerns.

In Indiana, as of noon Monday, a total of 844 Hoosiers are confirmed to have died of COVID-19, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. In addition, another 88 probable deaths have been reported.

Probable deaths are those for which a physician listed COVID-19 as a contributing cause based on X-rays, scans and other clinical symptoms but for which no positive test is on record.

In Indiana, as of Monday, 15,961 people are known to have the novel coronavirus.

Cass County had the most new cases, 439.

In Indiana, 84,476 tests have been administered.

Because of COVID19 and the ongoing

government shutdown, the Wabash County Memorial Day Service will not take place on Monday, May 25, due to the ongoing government shutdown as a result of the COVID-19 virus, Wabash County Veteran's Service Officer Sam Daugherty announced Thursday, April 23.

"This was a hard decision for the veteran service officer, but as the shutdown continues into May it could not be avoided," he said in a news release.

The ceremony, on the Wabash County Courthouse lawn, includes numerous speakers, service organizations, police, fire and EMA and other stakeholders and invitees.

"Please enjoy this coming Memorial Day by remembering the fallen heroes who sacrificed so much for our nation," Daugherty said in the release.

Additionally, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana will have an additional food distribution program planned for Wednesday, April 29, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Wabash County Council on Aging (Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center), 239 Bond St., Wabash

The Paper of Wabash County will sponsor a virtual trivia contest on Thursday, April 30.

The public is invited to go to The Paper’s Facebook page to participate in the hour-long contest beginning at 7 p.m..

The Paper staff will read a trivia question on Facebook Live.

Participants will type in their answers in the comment section of the video.

Participants will receive one point for every correct answer.

The top five viewers with the high scores will win prizes.

The contest is just another way The Paper staff is trying to help area residents cope with the stayat-home order put in place by Gov. Eric Holcomb.

There will be a wide variety of questions, including trivia on Wabash County and the State of Indiana.

Supporters honor the mayor Mayor Scott Long received a surprise Tuesday evening, April 21, as friends, co-workers and supporters drove by his home to thank him for his efforts in keeping the city informed and running during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Long was in his home trying to eat dinner when his grandson, Landon, kept insisting he come outside to play. Being the grandfather he is, he gave in to Landon’s wishes.

He, his wife, Jackie, and Landon were on the front porch when the Wabash County EMA, followed by a Wabash Street Department truck with signs saying “Thank you Mayor Long” “Keeping Wabash Great,” and “We Appreciate All You Do,” led the procession by his home.

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Mayor Scott Long (top photo) waves to passers-by during a parade past his house in his honor. The Wabash Street Department had a truck in the procession with signs thanking the mayor. Photos by Joseph Slacian sign and photo that read “Landon for Mayor 2060.”

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CAW-SOME — IB crow to fly again

Chicago businessman purchases landmark site, hopes to reopen park yet this year MONTICELLO — Gene Staples, president of Indiana Beach Holdings, LLC, announced Wednesday, April 22, that he is the new owner of the 94 year old iconic amusement park called Indiana Beach.

“Once again it will become a family run midwestern amusement park,” Staples stated about Indiana Beach. Depending on the current pandemic status, Staples plans to open the park hopefully in July.

Staples, who lives in the Chicago area, is a U.S. Navy veteran who loves to pay attention to the details. He plans to do just that when it comes to managing Indiana Beach.

“It’s still a vintage amusement park and we’re going to take care of what we can take care of over those next few months,” Staples explained. “Like I said, tracking the Hoosier Hurricane.

We’re going to do lots of painting. We’re going to do lots of small improvements that some people may know, some people may not know, but it’s important improvements that we talked about may not provide a return on investments, but to me, the one thing that’s lacking is a lot of attention to detail and we’re slowly going to be doing that attention to detail.”

The announcement of a new owner will

be a refreshing sigh of relief not only for Indiana Beach fans but also for the citizens of White County.

Indiana Beach is White County’s largest employer in the summer but also attracts thousands of tourists to the area.

These tourists are the lifeblood for many restaurants, hotels and resorts in the area.

Before any public announcement, the News & Review, a sister newspaper of The Paper of Wabash County, had the exclusive opportunity to visit inside Indiana Beach and interview Staples as the new owner of Indiana Beach. We were able to ask Staples several questions that have

been on the minds of Indiana Beach fans since Apex Parks Group announced the closing of Indiana Beach on Feb. 18.

NR: For generations Indiana Beach has been known to be a vacation spot for families. Prior to you purchasing the park have you had any connection to Indiana Beach before? Family vacations?

STAPLES: So yeah, I had a connection. I had family growing up from Indiana, aunts and uncles and relatives and visited the beach, probably not as often as we should have, but still some good childhood memories coming down. So, I have my own four kids, age ranges from 13 through 22. So, while they were growing up, I brought them down. Self-prescribed, I would say, amusement park aficionado, but I consider it more of a kinetic art, right? Roller coasters, the mechanical art and the vintage amusement park obviously has a special place.

Growing up with, and with my own kids, we lived very close to Kiddieland in Melrose Park, Ill., which was lost to a Costco store a few years ago. But I was sad to see that go.

When I drive by the Costco, and remember the Kiddieland America. And, like I said, I couldn’t just do nothing when it came to this. And so I made the phone calls and here we are all of a sudden two months

Gene Staples and his son, Eiam, stand in front of The Hoosier Hurricane Rollercoaster at Indiana Beach. Staples purchased the park and hopes to reopen it yet this summer. Photo by Don Hurd

later and making big plans.

NR: Indiana Beach was sold to Morgan Management in 2008 and then to Apex in 2015. The track record of new owners of Indiana Beach has been precarious at best. What makes you think Indiana Beach Holdings will do any better?

STAPLES: When this came about, I

had the means to step in, had some initial discussions and saw an opportunity where I could be a potential wingman. I can do something about preventing the loss of another one of America’s icons, because they’re becoming less and less. The vintage amusement park is fallen prey unfortunately, we’re losing

Americana. That’s the best way to put it, I guess. So if you go to preserve that Americana, there seems to have been a following and then the only downfall to this park ... Apex did a good job with what they could do, but I think that the way they acquired it from a financial standpoint couldn’t be sustained Continued on Page 5

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Indiana Beach think that the way they acquired it from a financial standpoint couldn’t be sustained in the long run, is the best way to put it. So if you could structure the deal in a way that makes sense, it can be viable. It had the looks from our analysis to be an ongoing viable concern if you could structure the debts properly.

That’s what we saw when we really analyzed this opportunity. We analyzed it from both the financial aspect, but we also analyzed it from the people of the community and not only this community, but the extended community of the amusement park community. And is there a following; is there still a demand? Does this park make viable sense that you’re going to have an ongoing following?

And that’s our one thing. Phase one was to get the deal done and like I said, it’s a multifaceted deal, especially with the county and the economic incentive, which we were waiting for before making an announcement to be complete.

NR: Over the years the campgrounds have become a large part of the accommodations for Indiana Beach

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How the sale took place Here is the timeline leading up to the announcement of Gene Staples purchasing Indiana Beach: • Feb. 18, Apex Parks Group announced Indiana Beach would be closed along with three other Apex properties. The closings were reportedly due to financial reasons.

• Feb. 24, a joint press was release from White County government leaders stated that they would be working together with Apex to find options for the park • Feb. 24, Fun Spot America releases a statement that they are not interested in pursuing an acquisition of Indiana Beach.

• March 7, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch meets with local government officials.

• March 11, Indiana Secretary of State approves Indiana Beach Holdings, LLC certificate of organization to operate within the State of Indiana.

• March 12, White County Commissioners, County Council members; Monticello Mayor Cathy Gross; George Loy, White County lawyer; Rich Hall, Indianapolis lawyer; Randy Mitchell, Economic Development President and others met in an executive session at the courthouse for the following purpose; For interviews and negotiations with industrial or commercial prospects or agents of industrial or commercial prospects.

• March 13, Another executive session was announced for March 17th in the Commissioner’s meeting room at 5:30 p.m. Topic of discussion is listed as; For interviews and negotiations with industrial or commercial prospects or agents of industrial or commercial prospects.

• March 13, a special meeting is announced for March 17th at 6:30 PM in the Commissioner’s meeting room involving the Board of White County Commissioners and County Council. The listed agenda is: Consideration of financial incentives for a qualified buyer of Indiana Beach Amusement and Water Park Resorts.

• March 17, In a joint meeting with White County Commissioners and County Council approve $3 million incentive package for a qualified buyer of Indiana Beach.

• March 27, Joint executive session and meeting with Commissioners and County Council scheduled for March 31. The listed agenda for the meeting: Consideration of Indiana Beach Economic Development Financing Documents.

• March 31, White County Council approves a revolving fund to allow for a $3M incentive package for a qualified buyer of Indiana Beach.

• April 9, Apex Parks Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

• April 21, Gene Staples is announced as the new owner of Indiana Beach. guests. Plus, there are a few hundred seasonal campers who paid for their sites in advance. What will be the status of the seasonal campers and the campgrounds in general?

STAPLES: Yes. Especially because we want to, depend-

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ing on obviously, the state and what we’re going on with the COVID thing right now, our intention is to open the campground on May 1 as is viable or allowable, pursuant to the health and safety of the guests, the state and all that. And the

last thing we want is to lose any of our patrons and we want them to stay.

Especially with us stepping in and the turn we’re going to make, we feel we’re going to make in bringing this back to well, we’re a private equity firm. Like I

said, we’re closely held. So as we become, once again, a family-run Midwestern amusement park.

NR: The IB fan base is concerned about the park with the recent Covid-19 pandemic; the Indiana stay at home order and soft economy. Would it be better not to rush to open this year and allow maintenance crews to repair and spruce up the park?

Then have a grand reopening in 2021.

STAPLES: We have hopes to open it this year. Obviously, if we weren’t in the current situation we are in America, our intention when we originally got involved was to be open in 2020. Now, we hope to be open in 2020. However, as we all know, it’s a seasonal park and the determination of whether we’re going to be open this year is simply based upon the restrictions that are being imposed upon public gatherings at this point and what dates those opened up. We’re on the fence. I mean, we’re really on the fence. It’s day by day right now with what’s going on with the COVID. And that’s really the determining our stance.

Obviously, we know

and we are establishing a plan of what needs to be done. Yes, there’s a lot of things can be done on the off-season, but then we were looking at, there’s two still two solid months of preparation time right. Almost 45 to 60 days for the preparation time. That allows for us to do a lot. I think our internal discussions are, we would need to be able to be open by the beginning of July to make a viable run.

So, no matter what, waiting the year, I don’t know how much difference would make.

Obviously, there are pluses and minuses to that, but in the end, we’re looking to do it right. We need to take our time and have a stage plan of attack on what needs to be done here. It does us no good, even if we could open in July, if nobody wants to come because of fears or anxiety.

NR: Now that you are the owner of the iconic Indiana Beach on Lake Shafer you probably know that boating and skiing are huge activities in the area. For years

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WHS seniors get caps & gowns: Seniors at Wabash High School received their caps and gowns on Thursday, April 23.

The students received the garments, along with a graduation sign and other items, as the drove up in the school’s circular drive (left photo). They were greeted by a W and ‘20 made from the yard signs. Officials are still uncertain when the 2020 graduation ceremony will take place.

boaters have been able to dock at the park and purchase food and drinks. When Apex purchased the park they immediately blocked boaters from docking to purchase food and drinks.

Under your ownership do you think you’ll allow boaters to dock and purchase food and drinks on the famous Indiana Beach Boardwalk?

STAPLES: I understand what Apex did, and there are reasons behind it. Obviously, one of the big benefits in today’s world of what they did by gating the park, and I get it, I totally get it that the romance of the boardwalk and they’ll just walk in and buy wristbands or buy tickets and go on your rides. I grew up that way, this park and Kiddieland and then there was a point where Kiddieland also gated their park, but from the day’s world, unfortunately, there’s a security benefit of having the park gated and counting the attendance and managing who comes in and out of the park.

And especially now more than ever with this COVID thing, that we really manage who’s coming out of the park.

But as an avid boater myself and having a house on a lake in Wisconsin, I see the benefits of boating, and so what our thoughts are is that we are going to put in stalls for day parking, if you will, first come first serve.

There’ll be a number of assigned spots for daily use for boaters who want to boat over that will be outside of the main gates, where then they just have to walk a football field to get through the main gate. Somewhere over by the Double Shot,

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we’ll call it, where we’re going to put it in small slip parking.

NR: Will the boaters need to pay full admission to come in or are you bringing back a general admission option?

STAPLES: We anticipate anyone that’s on the lake would obtain a season pass. We don’t have the exact pricing yet, but there will be a substantial discount to White County residents. So if you actually live on the lake, and it’s your full time home, great, you’re going to get the discount. We have to establish that plan.

Like I said, it’s still new and we’re still establishing our pricing model, but we know that, and I talked to the County, we are going to offer a discount to White County residents for the season passes so that in the end you’re going to boat over and be able to join the park, and those are the people that are going to be here more often than that.

That’s why we’re offering the discounts. It’ll be a substantial discount to whatever the season pass price is, but still it’ll help offset our costs, operating costs, stuff like piers and stuff that only these people are going to be using. We definitely want the locals because we look at this as a local park, but like I said, unfortunately, in today’s world, we also have to control who’s coming and going.

NR: There’s been plenty of buzz on social media concerning the 2020 season passes sold by Apex.

Do you know if Apex will reimburse the purchasers or will you honor the passes sold?

STAPLES: Part of our acquisition is, in our deal with the

County and Apex, we’re going to be honoring all season passes. So any season passes that were sold who were not quote unquote ‘refunded,’ because there’s some people that got refunds at one point or got refunds from the credit card companies which was reported to Apex. So we have a thorough listing of that, and so we are going to honor all season passes, seasonal campsite reservations that were paid for this season, or if we do not open the park for some reason this season, it will carry credit over to the 2021 season.

Because these are the people that we’re hoping not only then in turn will help us by continuing being loyal season pass holders and into the future. And once again, I just want to clarify. We’re going to honor them or credit them. We can’t give refunds.

NR: As you may know Indiana Beach has a loyal fan base of hundreds of thousands. They all will be wondering, who is Gene Staples? What’s your background?

STAPLES: Grew up in Chicago, had business dealings throughout Chicago and the Midwest. I’m an equity investor and a businessperson and I’m looking just to bring my experience in and make it the best it could be. I bought this for myself because of my affection, I know, with Americana. I’m a Navy veteran. I was involved with helicopters. I was aboard the USS Inchon, which is now a coral reef. I was out of HS-1 in Tactical Helicopter Squad with one out of Jacksonville, Fla. Also, no longer existent. It really gives the sense to show

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But at the same point I bought it for my kids. Some of the best experiences, just like you said, growing up, some of the best experiences I had in my life are with my kids at amusement parks, whether it’s this one or Six Flags and numerous water parks, Walt Disney World. And there’s something that it’s family, right?

Like I said, we just now need all of those people that signed the petition and they were up in arms to really help support us, because we need their support.

Because it’s not going to work if we don’t have the support.

As we strolled around the IB Boardwalk after the interview you could tell in the way Staples walked he was excited and ready to take on the challenges to bring the sparkle back to Indiana Beach.

And it you’re wondering what is Gene’s favorite ride at Indiana Beach he picked the Air Crow.

“It’s one of those vintage rides, like I said, I’m a kinetic guy, kinetic art. I love mechanical things and I like the Air Crow, there’s something, it’s super vintage. It’s super cool.

And so I think it’s one of the coolest rides here,” he said with a boyish grin on his face.

His favorite amusement park food? “My favorite food here is the elephant ear, unfortunately,” stated with a gleam in his eye.

Well fortunately for Staples he will be putting in plenty of miles strutting the Boardwalk inspecting the details daily like former owner Tom Spackman did for many decades.

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

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Dec. 6, 1930 – April 16, 2020 Kenneth Wayland Brown, 72, of North Manchester, formerly of LaFontaine, passed away at 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community in Fort Wayne. He was born on Dec. 29, 1947 in Greeneville, Tenn., to the late Joe and Lula (Bell) Wooten.

Ken married Laura Key on May 9, 1996. Ken retired from the United States Navy after 19 1/2 years of service. He also served four years in the United State Marine Corps. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Ken liked sports, playing cards, casinos, going for drives and eating out. He also enjoyed bingo, his cats, movies and getting together with his friends.

Ken is survived by his wife, Laura of North Manchester; son, Jason Brown of Marion; stepson, Ray Porter of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; stepdaughter, Sara Porter of North Manchester; brother, David (Christina) Brown of Moseim, Tenn.; sisters, Norma (John) Leslie of Lawrence, Mich., Brenda (Albrey) Corbin, and Mary Stout, both of Cross City, Fla.; and three step-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by one brother, Gary Brown and one sister, Diana Hicks.

Graveside services were Friday, April 24, 2020 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Marion with Pastor Robb Rensberger officiating.

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

“Aunt Sis” as she was affectionately known, loved gardening, planting flowers and sewing.

She made many hand stitched quilts for family and friends. She and her husband owned and operated Hoos Cleaning Service until their retirement in 1986. During the past years, she loved to have Willies Barn Sales at her residence where she made many new friends.

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

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

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

A graveside service was April 22 with Ken Hussong officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home.

James Gatchel, 90 Enjoyed woodworking June 10, 1929 – April 19, 2020

Roger D. Fife, 76, of Wabash passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born to the late J.T. and Clara (Woodall) Fife on Feb. 9, 1944, in Pikeville, Ky. Roger married Peggy J. Blair on Nov. 27, 1963; she passed away on Nov. 19, 2000. Roger retired from Ford Meter Box after 37 years of service.

He was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, Wabash.

Roger is survived by one son, Chris (Brandi) Fife, of Huntington; one daughter Kelli Stamper, of Kokomo; two brothers, J.T. Fife and Paul Fife, both of Pikeville, Ky.; three sisters, Francis Jean, Vivian and Delores, all of Ky.; three grandchildren, Brandy Garrard, Sydney Fife and Dane Fife; three great-grandchildren, Layne, Jordan and Cannon; special friend, Shirley McClain, of Wabash and his best friend and nephew, Keith Lynn, of Wabash. He is preceded in death by two brothers.

Graveside services were April 23 at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash. Pastor Ralph Johnson will be the officiant.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to FISH of Wabash, Inc., 770 1/2 W Hill St., Wabash, IN 46992.

To give the family your love and support visit www.mcdonaldfunerals.com. The family would appreciate your kind words, memories of Roger and prayers for them.

Rosco Howard, 87 Former logger March 17, 1933 – April 24, 2020 Rosco Howard, 87, Pierceton died on April 24, 2020.

He was born March 17, 1933.

Calling and services were Monday, April 27 at Free United Baptist Church, Sidney.

Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

James Gatchel, 90, of Wabash, died at 8:13 p.m., April 19, 2020 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center.

He was born June 10, 1929 in Wabash, to Foster W. and Florence (Hart) Gatchel.

James first married Anna Marie Sample; deceased. He next married Angela Maria Pontius on June 10, 2008. He was a selfemployed contractor. James attended Christ United Methodist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, antiquing, traveling, and his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Angela Gatchel of Wabash; six children, James Leo Gatchel of Logansport and Douglas (Jennifer) Gatchel of LaFontaine, Rebbeca (Donald) Novak, Connie Gatchel, Katrina Blackburn, and Cindy Stinson, all of Wabash; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and his brother, Foster “Mick” (Barbara) Gatchel of Wabash. He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Kenneth Gatchel; and 10 brothers and sisters.

Graveside services and burial were Wednesday, April 22 at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash with Rev. Chris Tiedeman officiating. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.Preferred memorial is Riley Hospital for Children.

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

Enjoyed being outdoors

Jack Wayne Branson, 69, of Wabash died at 7:06 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born July 21, 1950 in Harlan, Ky. to Charles and Mary (Farmer) Branson.

Jack married Anna Napier in Wabash on Aug. 30, 1976. He retired from General Tire and attended the Potters House Ministry, both in Wabash. He was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan. Jack enjoyed being around people, being outdoors, watching his family play sports, wrestling with his grandson Matthew, and making people laugh. He loved his family and his Lord.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Branson of Wabash; three daughters, Elizabeth “Liz” Branson of High Point, N.C., Janet Branson and Paige Branson, both of Wabash; two grandchildren, Taylor Johnson and Matthew Johnson Jr., both of Wabash; and his brother, Jim (Sue) Branson of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Margaret Sue Branson and Billie Napier; and his brother, Melvin Donald Branson.

Private family services will be at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Bernice Pickering and Rev. Ralph Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.

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

Candice “Candy” Olson, 54 Former childcare provider March 26, 1966 – April 22, 2020

Candice Marie “Candy” Olson, 54, of Wabash, died at 3:08 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at her home.

She was born March 26, 1966, in Germany.

Candy was a graduate of North Miami High School. She married Barry J. Olson in Nashville on Nov. 29, 2014. She was a child care provider for more than 25 years. Candy enjoyed taking care of and looking after children. She also enjoyed walking, jogging, and shopping at Kohls.

She is survived by her husband, Barry J. Olson of Wabash; two children, Tabbatha (Justin Turner) Miley of Wabash, and TJ (Katie) Miley of Walton; four grandchildren, Ashtrid Burns, Averie Turner, and Adalynn Turner of Wabash, and Emerson Miley of Walton.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.

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

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Doyt Grossman, 94

Billie Blocher, 84

Dwayne Sanders, 78

Army veteran

Enjoyed gardening

Loved farming

Jan. 19, 1926 – April 23, 2020

Feb. 7, 1936 – April 22, 2020

March 30, 1942 – April 24, 2020

Doyt E. Grossman, 94, of LaFontaine, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on Jan. 19, 1926 in LaFontaine, to the late Elmer and Florence (Mann) Grossman.

Doyt was a 1944 graduate of LaFontaine High School. He married Phyllis R. Davis on Aug. 19, 1955; she passed away on July 23, 2011. Doyt served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was awarded the purple heart. Doyt was a lifetime farmer in LaFontaine and he was a member of the Lincolnville United Methodist Church.

Doyt is survived by four sons, Jerry Grossman of Roanoke, Gerry Grossman of LaFontaine, Doyt Grossman Jr. of Muncie, and Tom Grossman of Portland, Tenn.; daughter, Joni Beeler of Fort Wayne; one sister, Donabelle Moore of Lafayette; eight grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.

Graveside services were Monday, April 27 at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery with Reverend Melissa Rice officiating .

Preferred memorials are to the Rolling Meadows Hospice Program.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, LaFontaine.

Billie G. Blocher, 84, North Manchester passed away, April 22, 2020 at his residence.

He was born Feb. 7, 1936 to S. Willis and Lelia E. (Baker) Blocher.

Billie was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed being outdoors gardening, mushroom hunting, and cutting firewood.

For all his life, Billie never lived more than a mile from where he was born. On Sept. 21, 1957, he married Esther L. Metzger. They were married for 60 years before Esther passed away Nov. 5, 2017.

Billie is survived by three sons, Larry J. (Loretta) Blocher, North Manchester, Loren E. (Brenda) Blocher, Akron, Lynn A. (Wendy) Blocher, North Manchester; daughters, Lorraine K. (Marlin) Spurrier, North Manchester, Louise J. (David) Nordmann, North Manchester, Leisa J. (Kris) Kerlin, Silver Lake; brothers, Joe (Bonnie) Blocher, Max (Sandra) Blocher, Marvin (Taffy) Blocher all of North Manchester; sister, Ruthie E. (David) Brubaker, Pasco, Wash.; sixteen grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, eighteen step-great grandchildren, and seven step-great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one son, Lowell Blocher; one brother, Robert E. Blocher; and one great-grandchild.

Calling was Sunday, April 26, 2020 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was at the Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, North Manchester. Larry Cripe and Richard Brovont will officiate.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Billie G. Blocher, memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

John Holmes, 82 Enjoyed trout fishing Oct. 16, 1937 – April 23, 2020 John Lawrence Holmes, 82, of rural Urbana passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020, at 6:50 p.m., at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.

John was born Oct. 16, 1937, in Brockton, Mass. to Edmund and Anne Theresa (Kelley) Holmes. He married Sue Heflin in 1974; she survives.

The family relocated to Pawtucket, R.I., and John graduated from Pawtucket Vocational High School. He attended Brown University and Roger Williams University before going on to be a mechanical engineer who worked for several companies throughout Rhode Island.

He resided in Scituate, R.I., before retiring to Urbana. John was a 4-H volunteer and served on the 4-H Foundation board in Rhode Island. He was affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Church in Providence, R.I. John enjoyed trout fishing, sharpening knives, motorcycle riding, folk music, playing Hi-Lo Jack, Mahjong, fluffernutters, and sitting on his patio, overlooking the pond he and his wife talked about years before it was built.

John is survived by his wife Sue Holmes of Urbana; five children Donna (Craig) Freeman of Scituate, R.I., Kelley Holmes of Austin, Texas, David Holmes of Seattle, Wash., Meghan (Jesse Koslow) Holmes, of Urbana, and Michaela (Aaron) Ware of Coventry, R.I.; as well as four grandchildren, Ryan and Matthew Freeman and Moira and Sally Ware; and his brother, Bob (Denese) Holmes of Glocester, R.I. John is predeceased by his sister, Sally Ellis and his favorite beagle, Riley.

A service will be scheduled when gathering restrictions are lifted. Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service of Wabash is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the 4-H Foundation Rhode Island, P.O. Box 1925, Kingston, R.I. 02881.

Dwayne Sanders, 78, of Wabash died at 2:20 a.m., Friday, April 24, 2020 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born March 30, 1942 in Wabash, to Clyde and Evelyn (Kerr) Sanders.

Dwayne was a 1960 graduate of Wabash High School. He married his childhood sweetheart, the love of his life, and best friend, Joyce Miller, on July 19, 1962 at the Church of Christ at Treaty.

He worked at Container Corporation in Wabash 30 years, retiring in 1994 and also farmed. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Treaty and the Lagro post of the Sons of the American Legion. Dwayne enjoyed fishing, hunting, and horseback riding, but farming was his hobby. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and family.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Sanders of Wabash; two daughters, Dlayne (Jeff) Southworth of Silver Lake, and Amy (Jeff) O’Donnell of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Brooke (Eric) Sommer of Westfield, Ashley (Jason) Crownover of Hagerstown, Dwayne (Andrea) Jones of Angier, N.C., Kaci (Jake) Donaldson of Wabash, Nichole (Sam) Figert of Urbana, Rachel (Rob) Devita of N.H., and Brandy (Jesse Rosas) O’Donnell of Wabash; 15 great grandchildren; and his sister, Sally Adams of Clermont, Fla. He was preceded in death by his son, Dwayne Sanders II. Private graveside services and burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.

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

Police and fire reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents April 14 At 4:32 p.m., a vehicle whose driver fled the scene sideswiped a vehicle driven by Jeremy M. Elzy, 43, Wabash on America Road near Dora Road.

North Manchester Citations April 18 9:38 p.m., Ean C. Howard, 28, Silver Lake cited for speed.

Cases April 20 8:58 p.m., animal bite report taken in the 400 block of West 5th Street.

Fire April 9 7:12 p.m., Woodspoint for medical assist.

April 10 6:24 p.m., 700 block of Crestview Drive for medical assist.

April 11 10:12 p.m.,

Woodspoint for a malfunctioning CO2 detector.

April 12 6:24 a.m., Woodspoint for medical assist.

8:26 a.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

April 16 10:41 a.m., 200 block of East 6th Street for medical assist.

April 17 10:26 p.m., 1200 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

April 19 10:06 a.m., 1000 block of North Sycamore Street for medical assist.

3:29 p.m., 100 block of North Washington Street for medical assist.

3:43 p.m., 500 block of West 2nd Street for an odor of natural gas.

7:57 p.m., 300 block of West 2nd Street for an illegal burn.

Land Transfers MT Curwood Farms LLC to Midwest Farms LLC, warranty deed.

Biran Enyeart and Stephanie Enyeart to Bayden Lee Bowman, warranty deed.

Max Meyer and Cheryl Meyer to Olivia C. Gable, warranty deed.

Ted R. Parker, Chris J. Parker and Chris Joe Parker to Brent A. Paxton and Lisa E. Paxton, warranty deed.

Chris J. Parker, Ted

R. Parker, and Dawn L. Parker Revocable Living Trust to Lonnie Borkholder and Matt Hochstetler, trust deed.

Chris J. Parker, Ted R. Parker and Raymond J. Parker Family Trust to Lonnie Borkholder and Matt Hochstetler, trust deed.

Shawn P. Melton and Shawn P. Melton Revocable Trust to Michael T. Rheinheimer and Lisa R. Gilman, trust deed.

Kyle R. Rowe to Chad M. Vigar, quitclaim deed.

Ronald G. McColley and Jennifer Jo McColley to Michael R. Coffman and Jodie A. Coffman, warranty deed.

Michael R. Coffman and Jodie A. Coffman to Mark A. Ziegler and Beckly L. Ziegler, warranty deed.

Ringel Farms Inc. to Zachary O. Vrooman. Corporate deed.

Daniel S. Buchan to Daniel S. Buchan and Luanne S. Buchan, quitclaim deed.

Andrew A. Watkins to Ryan C. Fishback and Jessica M. Fishback, warranty deed.

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Brenda L. Mullins and Valorie L. Hill to John S. Hill and Valorie L. Hill, warranty deed.

Charles R. Smitha and Peggy J. Smitha to John S. Howell, warranty deed.

Donald W. Ennis to Timothy Shepherd and Michelle Shepherd, warranty deed.

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Police and fire reports Troy D. Friedersdorf and Jennifer D. Friendersdorf to Ryan Lee Sharp and Kelli Renee Sharp, warranty deed.

Kevin D. Frantz to Gary Lee Knable II, warranty deed.

Iyvonne M. Byers to Scott A. Egner and Kimberly A. Egner, warranty deed.

County of Wabash, Board of Commissioners, and Wabash County Indiana to Wabash County Redevelopment Commision, quitclaim deed.

JA BO Realty Services Inc. to City of Wabash, corporate deed.

Derek Amann,

Connie Thrush, 98 Assisted with family farm Nov. 13, 1921 – April 25, 2020 IdaCorine “Connie” Thrush, 98, of rural Wabash died at 12:50 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 13, 1921 in Jonesboro to Coartland and Mable (Calender) Connelly.

Connie graduated from Chippewa High School in 1939. In 1941, she married Warren Wilbur 4“Webb” Thrush. Webb and Connie were in their 79th year of marriage, and were the last two surviving members of their 1939 graduating class.

Prior to her marriage, Connie worked at the Wabash Plain Dealer. Thereafter, she concentrated on raising her children and assisting with the family farm. In later years, Connie enjoyed working at Emmalou’s Dress Shop in Wabash. Connie was a longtime member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash. When she and Webb retired from farming, thirty winters in Fort Myers allowed her to avoid some of Indiana’s less pleasing weather.

She is survived by her husband, Warren Wilbur “Webb” Thrush; and two children, Carol (Jim) Keffaber and Larry C. Thrush, all of Wabash; three grandchildren, Tony (Connie) Keffaber of Franklin, Tenn., Todd (Barb) Keffaber of Freeport, Fla., and Shelly (Mark) Witmer of Roanoke; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter; and her brother, Eugene Connelly.

Because of restrictions occasioned by the current Coronavirus pandemic, private services will be held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Solomon David officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Bachelor Creek Church of Christ.

Nancy Ann Gaunt, 80 Collected Beanie Babies Dec. 25, 1939 – April 26, 2020 Nancy Ann Gaunt, 80, of Wabash, died at 11:11 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Dec. 25, 1939 in Marion to Marion and Alice (Lash) Rupley.

Nancy was a graduate of Marion High School.

She married Jack Allen Gaunt on Oct. 27, 1973 at Epworth Forest in North Webster. Nancy was a secretary for Honeywell Inc. and also worked in the admitting department for Wabash County Hospital. She was a member of the Wabash Christian Church and Beaver Dam/Loon Lake Conservation Club. Nancy and Jack spent 45 winters in Okeechobee, Florida and had a lake cottage on Beaver Dam Lake, where she looked forward to and enjoyed family “get togethers.” She was a special friend to many. Nancy was an avid collector of Precious Moments and Beanie Babies.

She is survived by her husband, Jack Gaunt of Wabash; three daughters, Deborah K. (Richard) McCormick of West Lafayette, Mary Jayne (Jeff) Steele of Wabash, and Tracy L. Gaunt of North Webster; eight grandchildren, Leah (Paul) Sinka of Hernando, Miss., T.J. McCormick of West Lafayette, Kayla Steele of Lebanon, Erica (Zack) Bogner of Brownsburg, Jessica (Justin) Cileo of Folsom, Calif., Angela (Curtis) Grady of Syracuse, Amanda (Curtis) Shoemaker of Pierceton, and Whitney (Ryan See) Walker of Warsaw; nine great-grandchildren; her Cuz’ Buddy Joe (Beverly) Martz; several nieces and nephews; and her favorite “child,” her dog Sadie Jayne. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard Rupley; and her twin sister, Mary Jo Zoda.

Private graveside services will be held at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Beaver Dam Conservation Club, 9166 S Verna St., Claypool 46510.

Halle King and Halle Amann to Evan D. Kirkover, warranty deed.

Andrew Mark Farmer Jr. and Julie Katherine Foust Farmer to Dayna A. Eads, warranty deed.

WJH LLC to Grant chuler and Paige Schuler.

Phillip Rebholz, Michelle Rebholz and

Michelle Thiel to Derek T. Amann and Halle M. Amann, warranty deed.

David L. Stephenson and Doris F. Stephenson to Michelle L. Ison, warranty deed.

Joshua D. Wilcox to Joshua D. Wilcox and Ashley L. Wilcox, quitclaim deed.

Secretary of

Housing and Urban Development to Derrick L. King.

Marriage License Alan Robert Moore, 41 and Kelie Elizabeth Mae Frazier, 38.

Virginia Lee Aughinbaugh, 64 and Ronald Eugene Cripe, 60.

Drew Daniel Stith, 31 and Christian Lee Slone, 20.

Building Permits For the week of April 12, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Phillip and Joni Cripe for pole buildings.

Jonathan Engle for h o m e addition/garage.

It will be nice when we can get together Hello, LaFontaine/Somerset readers of this column. Thank you for your support and sending news to me.

Since there are no meetings, get-togethers, and school, there is not much news to be written.

I pray that everyone had a wonderful day of celebrating Easter. One thing to remember doing this time, God has a plan and we must trust in Him. I know there is a lot of people who do not believe this and or do not trust in God. But if people would take this time to look back over their lives. I believe as I have that God was always there letting me make my choices, whether they were good or bad. He either kept something very terrible from happing or something very special to happen. Yes, I have made many mistakes that I very much regret. But when I take a real good look at the mistakes, I see where God was always present and kept me from making the mistake worse and guide me to a solution or in sometimes to find one thing that was good (if there was any).

I for one are looking forward to when

we can again attend church in the building, go into a restaurant, attend our club meetings, and visit with family in person. I have enjoyed the wonderful up lifting music and message on Facebook.

It was fun reading the clues from The Paper on finding the Easter Eggs located at the five different towns. I haven’t seen the answer when I was writing this column. I think I figure them all out, but I am not sure on the one at North Manchester. I pray that families enjoyed figuring the clues out. Thank you, The Paper, for doing this. This was the first year that the LaFontaine Lions did not have an Easter Egg in their history.

THIS COLUMN will be publishing the last week of April. I for one, sure hope come Friday, May 1, that business will be

able to open so we can again go and replenish our pantries. Looking forward to attending church, meetings, visit with family and hoping to be able to go out.

SOUTHWOOD SENIOR/JUNIOR SCHOOL: The Southwood Knights would like to recognize Class of 2020 tennis player Ariel Benner.

Ariel is the daughter of Jim Benner and Angie Benner.

She is a four year participant in Tennis for the Knight netters.

She has earned two varsity letters (including this season) as a member of the tennis program.

Ariel was voted as the team’s Most Improved Player in 2018; the team’s Mental Attitude Award winner in 2019; and earned AllConference AllAcademic Honorable Mention honors in 2019 and in 2020 – both times in tennis.

Ariel also served as a varsity football student manager during the 2018 and 2019 seasons; participated on the Girls Basketball Team for three years and closed out her basketball career as a student manager during the 2019-2020 season. She enjoys hang-

ing out with friends.

Her favorite academic class at Southwood was English.

Her favorite food is sweet and sour chicken. After graduation, Ariel plans to become a dental hygienist.

Her favorite Southwood memory is the winter semi-formal dance. Her favorite athletic memory is getting to support and play with some of her best friends. Ariel graduates having earned her Southwood Athletic Jacket in the spring of 2019.

Southwood salutes and congratulates ARIEL BENNER. LAFONTAINE LITERARY CLUB at this time is still planning on celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Plans are being made to observe this event at the June 11 meeting. Former members are being invited to attend this event. We will meet for lunch at “The Little Cathedral” in Roann.

Former members will be guests of the club for this event with lunch and transportation provided. Would all former members please send your address or email address to me (which are both at the end of this column) so we Continued on Page 12

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Student essay winners earn Promise Scholarships Wabash County students in grades 4-8 participated in the Promise Scholarship Essay assignment in February and March of the 2019-2020 year.

Students wrote a one-page essay or completed a

presentation on a topic related to career or college. All students who are enrolled in Promise Scholarships earned up to $20 for completing the assignment, and the winners received an

additional $25 scholarship to be deposited into their Promise Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation. Winning essays were selected by teachers at each school.

The Community Foundation of Wabash County congratulates the following winners from Southwood and Manchester Community Schools, some of whom are pictured here.

AIDEN BAHNEY (Winners from Northfield, Wabash City Schools, and St

ELLA PEDEN Bernard Catholic School were featured in last week’s newspaper.)

Southwood 4th grade: Alec Getz, Ryleigh Pulley, Bailey Petro 5th grade: Taylor Shenefield 6th grade: Wyatt Smith, Hailey Collins, Sophie Temple 7th grade: Averi Haecker, Keaton Metzger, Hope Niccum 8th grade: Libee Price Manchester Community Schools 4th grade: Aiden Bahney, Ella Peden, Lincoln Young, Moncerath Davila, Marysa Stroud 5th grade: Mya Metzger, Chloe Schannep, Paige Miller, Violet Sutton, Katelynn Leckrone 6th grade: Ava Felgar, Myla Crozier, Eli Metzger, Kahlyn Manns, Macy Tuggle 7th grade: Ayla Cashdollar, Juliana Diaz, Lindsey Dill, Brilee Enyeart, Molly Schannep, Dawson Walker 8th grade: Maegan Metzger, Payton Jones Samples of Student Essays On the question of whether education beyond high school is useful, Southwood 6th grader Sophie Temple argues that such training helps students have the career they want, whether in manufacturing or health care or anything else. It helps them develop boundaries, critical thinking, and the ability to take on challenges. She understands this because her older sister just moved out, and Sophie has observed: “Now she has to do things that she didn’t have to do before.”

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Promise Scholars acclaimed major.

Ayla excels at and loves math. She observes: “There are always math teaching jobs open. I would get to help kids achieve good grades.” It doesn’t hurt that, since Ayla is a fast runner, MU also has an excellent cross country program!

Reflecting on her personal growth, Manchester 7th grader Lindsey Dill identifies wrestling as a significant vehicle for learning life lessons. As a girl in a sport dominated by boys, she has felt dismissed and underestimated, which has motivated her to become a stronger athlete and good role model just to be taken seriously.

Lindsey’s biggest revelation from wrestling is that “when you get put in a bad position, you have to fight out;” you can’t wait for someone to rescue you or simply hope things will get better.

Libee Price, a Southwood 8th grader, wrote about her journey to discover less visible but crucial positions in society. She had wanted to apply to an arts school in Marion, but her fear led her to

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procrastinate beyond the deadline.

However, she was allowed to help backstage with the musical “The Lion King.” The experience of

exhausting herself behind the scenes opened her eyes to the fact that people in the background are often forgotten, not only in theater but in other parts of life.

For more information, contact The Community Foundation of Wabash County at promise48@cfwabash.org or 260-982-4824.

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Roann woman to celebrate 100th birthday Congratulations to Sarah Roe. She will be turning 100 year young on May 7. I think she is the oldest citizen in Roann.

Due to the virus, they cannot have a party.

The family will have her sitting in her driveway from 6-7 pm on May 7. She resides at the corner of West Street and State Road 16. They thought a caravan would be

nice. Drive by and honk!!

DONNA HARMAN updates us on the festival: Well, April 18 would have been our day for the Roann Festival fundraiser. Nice weather, and we probably would have had a great turn out. I guess with all this virus thing going on, I find myself reading more scripture with

the daily devotions.

Today for the Daily Bread, the reading was from Psalms 46.

Wow! It is right on with what is going on in the world today!

You might want to read it. As with everyone in our country these last few weeks, we don’t know when the government will decide to “open things back up” again so we can plan

events. As of now, we are still planning on having the festival.

I’m not sure how much of a response we are getting from sponsors that we mailed the letter out to in March. Some of the businesses may be waiting to see how long this is going to last. And, I don’t know how long to wait to mail out the vendor/concession

forms, but it may have to be revised a little on payments due, etc.

If Richvalley cannot do a fundraiser later for us, that will be less income. Last contact, we were hoping for the middle of May for the fundraiser, but that’s not going to happen. Not sure how the vendors will fair this summer if they don’t get to do other festivals. So, a lot to be thinking about for our vendors this year. Hopefully this will all be over and although some festivals have already chosen to cancel, maybe our September Roann Festival will be a great source of

celebration for families to come and enjoy. Keep praying for our country, our president/vice-president and all those affected by the virus.

DON’T FORGET the deadline for changes to the Roann Lions Club calendar is April 30, 2020. Call Donna at 765-833-5663 to make these changes.

PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist will be holding May 3rd service on their Facebook page at 9:00 a.m. His sermon will be taken from Matthew 5:1-5 titled “Attitude of Blessedness”.

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LaFontaine plans? In the main time please save this date June 11 so you may attain. The current members are looking forward to seeing and meeting/being with the former members.

OUR CONDOLENCE AND PRAYERS for the family and friends of James Summers.

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Sanctuary showers, anything you have a need for, we can accommodate you,” Jennifer said.

“The basement of The Sanctuary has many bedrooms and bathrooms. This makes traveling with a group of family or friends convenient.

You can all stay together in one location rather than renting individual rooms.”

As for food, The Sanctuary offers catering.

“I am ‘Serve Safe’ certified and we have all the local permits,” Jennifer said. “The Sanctuary can accommodate any food craving you may have.

“The menu will highlight simplistic seasonal foods as well as decadent options, not forgetting our vegetarians.”

The menu, she said, has something that will please every

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palate. In addition, those leasing the facility may hire their own catering firm.

Perhaps, Jennifer said, the most asked question the couple gets is about parking.

“There is on-street parking available just north of the property,” she said. “We are in the process of adding an ADA parking spot, as well as a 15-minute drop off parking spot just outside of The Sanctuary.”

In addition, the couple has a verbal agreement with the Honeywell Center regarding parking at the Charley Creek Gardens parking lot.

“They will allow us access to their parking lot, when available, when we are hosting events or providing orvernight accommodations,” Jennifer said.

In addition, the

facility has a private parking lot on Manchester Avenue that the Baileys will make improvements to in the future.

“We have gone above and beyond to make sure we have adquate parking,” Jennifer said. “we do not want to take advantage of private parking lots that surround The Sanctuary.”

The couple plans to have an open house at the facility sometime in the near future.

“We are so blessed to have the support of our community through this process,” Jennifer said. “Enough can’t be said on how lucky we are to call Wabash home. We are excited to work with local businesses to make your special event the very best it can be.”

Virtual First Friday planned for May 1 Wabash Marketplace will host a virtual First Friday on May 1.

The event will take place on Facebook from 4-8 p.m. This is an opportunity to support local downtown businesses from

the comfort of home.

The community is encouraged to visit the Facebook Event Page titled “Online Event, First Friday in Wabash 5/1/20” or at the link https://www.face book.com/events/336

939347269386/ The event will be linked on the Facebook Page “First Friday-Wabash, Indiana.” A participant will receive a gift basket from First Farmers Bank & Trust.

Uncovering history: Road projects at two different sites around Wabash have uncovered bits of the city’s past. Work on Pike Street (top photo) and on Market Street (right photo) have uncovered bits of the old Interurban lines. The Pike Street Interuban ran between Wabash and Richvalley, while the Market Street location, which still has some of the rails visable, connected Wabash with Peru and Marion. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Roann news Steve Coffman CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: April 30 – Jarrett McWhirt and Marie Krom; May 2 – Donna Deck; May 3 – Jaycie Krom; May 4 – Carston Chamberlain; May 5 – Robin Dale.

PASTOR ROB Mace of the Roann First Brethren Church has some words for us during this difficult time: Consider and answer me, O Lord my God; light up my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death, lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed over him”, lest my foes rejoice because I am shaken. Psalm 13:3-4 David the psalmist cries out to God in an anxious moment. We all are faced with anxious thoughts in our soul and mind.

David speaks to an all-knowing God and

asks “how long will you forget me?”. He shows his impatience by asking four times how long. He also asks God how long will he hide his face from him. So, David is feeling alone and forsaken. He also senses inward turmoil as he tries to find answers to life and feels the power of sadness. Anxiety and fear will lead us down that dangerous road and hinder our ability to think and feel correctly.

In the midst of this real and difficult time, what should we do when we think and feel this way?

David cries out to God and asks God to consider and answer him so he can have direction and hope.

He asks God to lift up his eyes. When we have hope, we look up and see the path we

...continued from Page 12 should walk. Fear will lower our eyes and distort the path forward. David wanted God to lift his eyes so he would not face death, allow his advisories to persuade others, and allow people to ridicule and mock him. People who live in fear are easy targets by adversity and bullies.

David desires to have God exalted in his life so others can see the power of God. Our goal in this life is to please God and allow him to shine through us to a world that is dark and lost.

But notice the transformation from mourning of verse one to joy in verse five. David confesses his trust in God who is love. God uses all things for good to those who love him.

David knew God loved him and would either make a way of escape or walk him through the fire.

David’s heart rejoiced not because he faced these issues but that ultimately God have him eternal life which is his destiny.

Therefore, even in the midst of suffering, he could sing praise to the Lord because God was faithful to him.

Don’t be surprised when you struggle in this time of hardship, but know that God is faithful. Cry out to God and allow him to lift your eyes above the things of this earth so that you may rejoice in God and how he cares for you.

God Bless.

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 at 765-833-2614.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Lafontaine Indiana intends to file an application with the USDA Rural Development, Columbia City Office, in mid- May 2020. The purpose of this application is to seek financial assistance in the form of a grant and low-interest loan for needed wastewater system improvements. A copy of the USDA Rural Development application will be on file at the Town Hall for review. The full application will be filed by Mid May. Questions concerning this application can be addressed at the Town Council meeting in the Town Hall, located at 13 Branson Street, at 6:00PM on Monday, May 11th, 2020.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minister: Mark Wisniewski.

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM. CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

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

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

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

We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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I think just about everyone in and around Urbana will remember Don McNabney. Whenever I would see him in Urbana I would call him Dandy Don. He Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell always got a kick out of that.

260-774-3665 Donald W. McNabney was born on pinkynova71@ Oct. 26, 1936 in Hammond. His family hotmail.com lived in several places and settled on a farm West of Roann in Miami County.

Don attended Chili High School and was on the Poultry Judging Team coached by Keith Overton. Don held the highest points in the county and received first place out of 31 contestants. He graduated from Chili in 1954. In 2017 at the Wabash County 4-H Fair, a poster was displayed in the poultry barn. The poster was of Don and his prize chickens.

Don served in the United States Air Force for four years in Germany as an Air Force Policeman. Don received his discharge with honor in 1959. He was on the Grissom men’s bowling league and won a trophy for first place in 1959.

In 1962 Don went to work for Urbana Cyclone Seeder, driving Cyclone’s delivery truck delivering sacks to sowers and parcels to the Urbana Post Office along with advertising pamphlets.

Everyone considered Don as a role model with the seeders.

Sandra Haupert of Wabash County Rural Youth invited Don to attend a meeting. At the meeting a game was held called potato hockey using brooms to move the potatoes. This is when Don met Pat Keaffaber because she hit him in the shin. I guess it hurt a little because he never forgot her. The next meeting was held at a bowling alley. Don wanted to teach Pat how to bowl for the Rural Youth teams. Pat had never bowled before and was unsure how so Don took it upon himself to tell her that if the

ball is heading for the gutter, she had to run and retrieve it or it would not count. She tried to retrieve her first ball and the owner of the alley announced over the loud speaker to “please stay off of the lanes.” To Don this was very funny but not to Pat. He and Pat were married on August 2, 1964 in the Urbana Grace Church and moved into Urbana and took up residence in Esta Shaffer’s house. The house was owned by Orville Chamberlain and later was purchased by Don and Pat. Together they had three children, Brian, Donna and Sylvia. Don raised Champogne D’ Argent and white New Zealand show rabbits.

Each of their children won champion meat pens in the Wabash County 4-H Fair. Don was a member of the Indiana Rabbit Breeders and Indiana Landrace Association and their children showed rabbits and Landrace pigs at the Wabash County 4-H and Indiana State 4-H Fair.

In 1980, Don worked for General Tire in Wabash and Peru and on his way home one evening after work he rescued an injured occupant from a burning vehicle that ran off the road and struck a tree. Don received a citation for Heroism from Indiana State Police.

In 1988 Urbana had a Champion Little League baseball team coached by Don and John Eltzroth. My son Matt was on this team. Don coached little league for several years. In 1993 Don purchased a baby pygmy goat for Pat on her birthday. Pat showed the goats for 20 years at the fairs.

When Don passed away in 2016, he wanted his money to be used to do something for the youth of Urbana. His contribution was for the project of building restrooms with running water at the Urbana Lions/community ball field. A plaque was installed to commemorate Don on the new restrooms with his picture and with a saying: “Donald W. McNabney, Who coached winning Urbana Little League teams, loved baseball and the Chicago Cubs. Life always throws you curves, just keep fouling them off. The right pitch will come but when it does be prepared to run the bases. I have known Dandy Don ever since 1973 up until his passing. As a father, husband, coach and a friend he is missed.”

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Urbana Yoke Parish: Due to the COVID-19 virus, we need to cancel the May 6 American Red Cross Blood Drive. We will see if August 12 would be a good date. Mark this date and be ready to give. Thank you everyone.

Prayer Concerns: Doris Mattern, Kristina Gamsby, Bonita Snell, Theda Stein, Alma DeVore, Jane Winebrenner, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Max Chamberlain,Dean & Lois Haupert, Duane and Esther Wagner, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim Hartley, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and daughter Jackie, Jeff Warnock, Lowell Karns, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney, our Nation, the people that have contracted COVID-19, doctors and nurses that are helping the sick to combat this virus, scientists that are trying to develop a vaccine and our military personnel.

Urbana Community Building is closed to all activities until the covid-19 virus outbreak is over. However we are accepting calls for renting the building at a much later date, so make sure you get your request in before someone else takes the date you wanted.

Urbana Class Reunion: The date for this momentous occasion has been moved to June 26, 2021 due to COVID-19 outbreak.

Direct all inquiries to Wanda Frehse (260) 774-3509. If no answer, please leave message and your call will be returned.

Urbana Streetlights: If there is a problem with any of the Urbana Streetlights, please give me a call (260) 774-3665; if no answer, please leave a message with the location and what is wrong with that light. I will submit an order to have that light repaired. Allow 5 working days for repairs.

ECHO Racing: The track has been cleaned and some sections have been repaired. The cars have new brushes, tires, pickup shoes and guide pins installed and are ready for the final races. Hopefully the COVID-19 virus will be over by fall. The ECHO Track Officials are getting anxious to get this year’s races in and over to find out who will be crowned Class –A and B Champions. Keep watching the Urbana Column for more information.

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HIRING EXPERIENCED construction workers for interior & exterior remodeling. Must have dependable transportation. Pay based on experience, 765-8332240.

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FISH FOR STOCKING: Most Varieties Pond Lakes.

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

Wanted

FREE LUMBER SCRAPS WANTED for craft projects.

Any kind of lumber scraps would be appreciated! Let me know what you have and I will come look at it and haul it away. Call or text 260-494-2991.

Mobile Homes FOR RENT: 3 bedroom and 2 bedroom mobile homes.

Located at Lakeview Mobile Home Park, only minutes from town! Call 260-568-4798.

For Rent 1 STORY 3-4 BR 1 BA, 463 Michigan St., A/C, 1 car detached garage, NO PETS, NO SMOKING, $550/mo., $550/dep. plus utilities.

References required. 569-1303.

Singles LONELY WIDOWER, mid60’s, attractive, financially secure. Lifetime Wabash County resident. Raised on dairy farm. Wishes to meet a lady, age & looks unimportant. Personality is what counts! Please send reply to: Box 465 c/o The Paper, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992.

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THE PAPER

April 29, 2020