St. Patrick’s to mark 150th anniversary

Historic St. Patrick’s Church, 950 Main St., is celebrating its 150th anniversary at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day,) with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades officiating. A soup supper will follow at Lagro United Methodist Church, 1100 Main St.

We may still be in the midst of winter, but to brighten things up, there are a few fun days to find a reason to celebrate. March 2 is National Banana Cream Pie Day; March 4 is National Pound Cake Day and National Snack Day; March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day and National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day; and March 7 is National Flapjack Day. So, pick any or all of these and enjoy!

The Lagro Community Church welcomes you to church. Sunday School is every Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. and worship service is at 10 a.m. Robert Karst is the speaker for March 5.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m.

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9 a.m., and Sunday school caught for showing improvement and working hard; Caden for cleaning the entire kitchen by himself in Mrs. Dyson’s room. Congratulations, Trevor and Caden!

Upcoming events for Northfield

Junior/Senior High School:

March 1 – Club for all ages at 10 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. com.

Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church meets on Wednesdays (on days MSDWC is in session from Sept. through the end of March) from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Activities include: Bible lesson, singing, game time in the gym, and supper.

A Grief Support Group meets at the Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St, Wabash, every Monday at 3:30 p.m. You are welcome to join them. If you have questions, contact Donna Wendt, 260-782-2160.

Norse Honor Students for last week were Trevor Shake and Caden Miller. Trevor was who are in need of our prayers at this time. Their names remain on our lips and their concerns linger in our hearts. Let us not forget to personally be a presence in their lives, to offer hope and help. Their names need not be mentioned; God knows them by name.

VB 7/8; 6th GBB at Blair Pointe; Baseball Open Gym.

March 2 – 6th

GBB – North Miami; Softball Open Gym; Wrestling (7/8) at 4Way.

March 3 –Esports Tournament; Track & Field (V/JV Coed) at Marion Relays; Basketball (V Boys) at Sectional.

March 4 –

Robotics competition at Triton Central HS; Jr. HS Robotics at Caston; Wrestling (7/8) at Rochester Invite; Basketball (V Boys) at Sectional Championship.

March 6 –Softball; Club VB 3rd/4th; Club Volleyball 6/7/8; Academic Honors Banquet at Honeywell Center; Baseball Open Gym.

March 7 – Club VB 6/7/8; Wrestling (7/8) – Peru HS.

March 8 – Purdue 4-H Training in Myer’s Room during homeroom; 6th GBB – Whitko Jr.Sr. HS; Club VB 6/7/8.

There are people in our community

Lagro Happy

Bir thday: March 5 – Tina Speicher; March 6 – Darcy Hiatt. Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? Do you have a special event to share? If so, just send me an email at the address listed above, or text me at 260-571-2577; the deadline is

Thursdays by 7 p.m. I’d love to share your special day or your community event. Let’s share the news. schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still, as a crusty old man, was considered a roll model for millions. The funeral was held at 3:50 for about twenty minutes. Unknown I am a collector of Pillsbury Doughboy. So, I enjoyed reading this for a laugh.

Thank you, Mrs. Conrad for sending this to me.

IF YOU DID NOT ORDER a brick it is never too late. What better way to honor veteran with a brick to recognized their service to this Great County. What you need for a brick or bricks to honor your family member or friend: $75 per brick; a name; rank; years of service; and name of which branch of service they were in. Just call Jerry Wilson at 765-981-4928. These bricks are placed at the lovely Veterans Memorial at the LaFontaine Community Building, 105 West Branson St., LaFontaine. Come see this wonderful tribute to our Veterans.

Remember the veteran does not have to reside in the LaFontaine area.

LAFONTAINE

CHRISTIAN CHURCH Every

Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon is WIGGLES AND GIGGLES

Who: 0-5-year-old!

What: 90 minutes of fellowship, dancing, laughing, activities, crafts, and snack time!

Where: LaFontaine

Christian Church

So, mothers and grandmas who have a child or grandchild in this age range, be sure to bring them and enjoy this time with your child or grandchild and other Mothers and Grandmothers.

OUR CONDOLENCE AND PRAYERS for family and friends of Nancy Kendall.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Matilyn Polk, Teven Farmer, Zach Devore March 2, Kyra Polk, John Grayso, Ron Huston, Chandler Sonafrank March 4, Jane Banker, Katie Krhin Stout March 5, Barb Epply, Garrett Hurst

March 6, Gerald

Miller, Jessica Fakhoury, Berti Huffschmidt, Dave Meching March 9

...continued from Page 16 man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty to the cause of the American Independence, served as a Patriot during the American Revolution is eligible. A Patriot may have been a sailor, soldier, or civil officer in any of the Colonies or States. A Patriot also many have been a recognized person that rendered material aid or comfort to the colonists fighting for freedom. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Tamra Wise at 574527-2208 or Barbara Amiss at 260-9824376.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Mason and Shelby Meyer, Denny and Donna Jones

March 4, Michelle and Jim Meyer

March 5, Phil and Bonnie Laycock

March 6, David and Mary Howard, John and Phyllis

Wynk March 9

SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.co m or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED:

The Women’s Auxiliary of American Legion #286 is seeking donations for their Silent Auction to be held from March 18th thru April 15th. Funds raised from the auction will be used to support Veterans at home and abroad. Items will be accepted until March 10th. Those wishing to donate can contact 260-9828224 for more information. American Legion Post 286 is located at 215 E. Main Street, N. Manchester.

Griefshare Begins March

8: The next session of GriefShare will begin on Wednesday, Mar 8, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. at the Congregational Christian Church. GriefShare, is a 13week session of discussion, video seminars and individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one through a difficult time. Participant will need to purchase a workbook at a cost of $20.

Scholarships are available for those who need. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street. Please contact the church at 260-982-2882 for more information or to register.

MFOC THRIFT

SHOP: MFOC Market Street, North Manchester. Thrift Shop hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Donations only during business hours. Use back door for all donations. We do not accept large appliances, furniture, televisions, or computers. Call

260-982-4592 if you have any questions. Leave a message and someone will get back with you.

FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. Manchester.

DRIVE THRU

FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street.

Articles For Sale

38 HEN on Nest, 7 Roosters on Nest candy dishes. Fenton, Boyd, Westmoreland, and Indiana Glass. All for $500.

Call 260-563-8951. If no answer, leave name and phone number, will return your call.

FOR SALE: 1/35 scale military models, figures, ACC, and dioramas. Magazines and paint also if interested. Call 765-833-2223 ask for Gary, thanks. Please leave message.

STAR WARS, too much to list. Old and new figures, comics, trading cards. If interested, call 765-8332223 ask for Gary, thanks. Please leave message.

Announcements

LAKETON AMERICAN LEGION Fundraiser: March 10, 4:30-7p.m. FISH AND WINGS, all-you-can eat, $12. Troyer Road, Laketon, Indiana.