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Prayer con- cerns: Lana Long & family, Nancy Anderson & family, Joe Adams, Marilyn Karns, Julie Miller, John Eltzroth, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron & Rhonda Baer, Duane Wagner, Kim and Brian Frank, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Jerry & Nancy McColley, Josh McColley, Ethel Fogel, Weck family, Dan Speicher & family, Janene & Wendal Dawes, Coy Eads & his parents & sisters, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Jim and Pat Hartley,

Joni Fox, our Nation and leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders and health providers.

Condolences to Dianna J. Owen’s family and friends from Michael and Bonita Snell. To Robert Michael Gahl’s Family and friends from the Urbana Community.

The Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on February 22, 2023 around 7:30. They meet every Wednesday and have breakfast together and talk about what is happening in and

2022. The Eighteen’s exhibition goal is to introduce the artists as both individuals and creative professionals.

The Eighteen was formed in 2020 after 18 artists created a powerful Black Lives Matter mural in Indianapolis. The mural made national headlines and led the artists to recognize an opportunity to further collaborate, forming the collective. The Eighteen focuses on the betterment of Black creatives through pro- around the country. Those attending were Larry and Nancy Meyer, Tom and Joyce Willcox, Amy Niccum and Pat McNabney. As always, this bunch would like to invite you to join them and enjoy the food and company. Come on down some Wednesday morning and see what this group is all about and have some fun.

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Streetlights: Keep the reports of light outages coming into me. Urbana pays enough for the lights so help me keep them on. If you know of a moting arts awareness and engagement, supporting local organizations, exhibiting to the public, and serving as a resource for artists.

When discussing how The Eighteen exemplifies the power of art,

President Deonna

Craig states, “Art is a walking billboard that self-expression is not only necessary but also what makes the world go ‘round. Art and creativity really can change the world. We are exhibiting to show our unique

...continued from Page 12 streetlight that has an issue, please call me at 260-774-3665. If I don’t answer leave a massage. Give me the light’s address such as the street the light is located on and tell me what the issue is. I’ll submit a work order to have the light repaired. Please allow five working days for the repair. Thank you for your help. perspective of the society in which we live. Through our artwork, we aim to tell a story that has the power to positively influence perspective and encourage conversation. Art has spo- ken to us and molded us, and we look forward to sharing that experience.”

The group offers education and mentorship, specifically through the XVIII Young Artists program.

Southwood’s Oprisek signs to play football at Mount St. Joseph

Jason Oprisek of Southwood High School signed a letter of intent on Feb. 17 to play football at Mount Saint Joseph University.

Playing football at the collegiate level has been a goal of Oprisek’s since age 4. Priding himself on being a strong leader, Oprisek is looking forward to being part of a new team while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management at Mount Saint Joseph.

Oprisek’s favorite football memory from his four varsity seasons at Southwood was winning the sectional championship his sophomore year.

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