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Jim Tack (top photo) takes a photo of a Cub Scout during registration to be used on a driver’s license that he and other Scouts received for participating in the annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday. Pinewood Derby cars (right photo) make their way down the track. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Racing returns Pinewood Derby returns after missing ‘20 because of COVID By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com ROANN – A group of young racers gathered Saturday morning at the Roann Community Building for their first race in more than one year. The racers – members of two local Cub Scout packs – competed in the group’s annual Pinewood Derby races. The 2020 Derby was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so this was the first race since 2019. “The kids are very excited because everyone’s been looking forward to this,” Cub Master Tammy Slone said. “You can see all the excitement. We have one little boy who is just over the moon. Last year he was disap-

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pointed because we couldn’t do it.” The Scouts from Pack 3905 and Pack 3404, along with their parents, created the cars out of a block of wood. They were able to paint and decorate it to their liking, adding any modifications to the race cars that they wished. One of the lone stipulations is that the cars must weigh no more than 5 ounces. Scouts registered their cars, which underwent inspection by pack officials. They could be no heavier than 5 ounces and must be at least 7 inches long and 2 ¾ inches wide. Once the cars passed inspection, the youngsters proceeded to a station manned by race official Jim Tack, who took the participants’ names, the names of their cars, and

took a photo of them. The photos were used to present each racer a “driver’s license” during the award ceremony. A computer randomly chose the participants in the race. As their names were called, the racers were given a designated starting position – red, yellow, blue or green – and their cars were placed on the designated lane on the track. Once in place, the youngsters ran toward the finish line to await their cars. The starter flipped the starting gate and the cars raced down 38 feet of track to the finish line where their positions and times were recorded on the computer. The cars each raced in eight races, Tack

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Two separate community Good Friday services will be taking place on Friday, April 2. The Fellowship of Churches and local pastors will host the Community Good Friday Service in North Manchester on April 2 shortly after noon at Victory Christian Fellowship, 112 W. Main St. Guests should enter North or South doors. Various pastors will pray, share and encourage, followed by a special message by Pastor Timothy Morbitzer on “Surely, He has borne…” taken from Isaiah 53:4-5. Hymn singing will be led by Pastor Mark Eastway from Rock Solid Youth Center. A love offering will be received for the Fellowship of Churches ministry. Community members are encouraged to attend over their lunch hour as the service will end before 1:00. For additional information on the Fellowship of Churches service, call 982.4399 or 982.8357. Continued on Page 5

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HCC students nominated for Purdue Ag award By The Paper staff Jake Halderman, a junior at Northfield High School, and Tyler Whitesel, a junior at Southwood High School, and both students in the Precision Agriculture Program at Heartland Career Center, were nominated and chosen to receive the 2020-21 Purdue Agriculture Junior Scholar Award. Both recipients were nominated by HCC Precision Ag instructor Lori Dubois. Purdue University College of Agriculture has cre-

ated this award to honor outstanding juniors from Indiana’s Agricultural Science and Agricultural Business programs across the state. It is because of Tyler and Jake’s exemplary academic records, involvement in the community, involvement in agriculture organizations, such as FFA, and interest in continued agriculture-related study that they were considered for such an honor. Both students plan to attend Purdue University in the Fall of 2022 and enroll in the School of Agriculture.

“These are such outstanding young men, both academically and personally,” said Dubois. “They are very involved in their communities and their schools and show a passion for Agriculture. It is a well-deserved honor for both Tyler and Jake. Both have added so much to the Precision Agriculture Program here at Heartland. I know they will be successful throughout their Purdue experience and their agricultural careers.”

Invasive Stampede workshop planned

Tyler Whitesel (left) and Jake Halderman (right) show off their certificates showing they were chosen for the 2020-21 Purdue Agriculture Junior Scholar Award. Photo provided

The “Invasive Stampede,” a volunteer workday, invasive hands-on workshop will be held at Ouabache State Park on April 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet at Trails End Shelter to receive instruction and plant ID. Participants should plan to: wear long sleeved shirts, closedtoe shoes; bring work gloves, wide-brimmed hats, sunscreen, bug spray, filled water bottles. Participants are also encouraged to bring tools. Register by calling 260-824-0926.


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Area program has new assistant director By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com The Metropolitan School District of Wabash County School Board members met to conduct business on Tuesday, March 23. During this meeting, donations were approved for a total of $360. Tiffani Flora was approved as the new Assistant Director of Special Education for the Wabash-Miami Area Program. Summer School programming was discussed and approved, which includes new programs such as “Minds in Action,” a program similar to the former “Science in Motion,” along with the S u p e r v i s e d A g r i c u l t u r e Experience Program. Additional educational advancements and remediations will be offered as well. More information on summer school options will be provided to the public in the coming weeks. Also, during the meeting, staff and students were recog-

nized from each school. Southwood and Northfield students who performed in the County Honors Band and Choir performance on Friday, March 12 were congratulated. Cong ratulations were given to the Southwood Boys’ Basketball Team on their season, which resulted in a Regional Championship, making it to the final four teams in Class A basketball. Northfield Jr. Sr. High School senior Grant Dale was congratulated for being awarded two National Medals for his artwork in the 2021 Scholastic Awards. Dale was awarded a National Gold Medal for his ceramic piece ‘Vlad the Impaled’, and a National Silver Medal with Distinction for his Portfolio. Northfield students Keaton Stout, Clay Herring, Ben Kissel, and Ethan Galbraith were recognized for their recent entrepreneurship endeavor called Arclight Historical Tours. The idea of a Historical

Walking Tour in Wabash has grown through a class project and will hopefully provide an opportunity to educate and entertain the community and visitors of Wabash. Cong ratulations were shared to the Northfield artists that were recognized at the Wabash County Virtual Spring Art Show and Banner Awards - Emma Bone, Emma Warnock, Ryan Brunett, Eden Hoover, Jaycie Krom, Avry Napier, Jessica Ray, Ainsley Dale, Bailei Byers, Grant Dale, Jasmine Fisher, Ethan Galbraith, Maddie Lloyd, Chloe Miller, Trinity Shockome, and Clayton Tomlinson. Sharp Creek Elementary recognized the students who won awards at the recent Wabash County Art Show. Brennan Swann, Kendra Rife, and Bella Myers each had their artwork selected to be made into street banners and Callie McClure was named Sharp Creek’s Best of Show winner. Sharp Creek also recognized Librarian

Amanda Lyons. Mrs. Lyons does a fantastic job of regularly providing Sharp Creek students with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) based experiences. She works hard to have student opportunities well planned and makes use of many resources. S o u t h w o o d Elementary Battle of the Books team was recognized as well. The team competed in the virtual event on March 22, answering correctly on nearly 80 percent of all questions. Team members included Avery Henderson, Olivia Ranck, Ross Andrews, Brock Shambarger, Clara Campbell, Ava Goodpasture, Grace Ranck, Sophia Cline, Elin Tyson, and Alyvia Frieden, along with coaches, Mrs. Jennifer Finney & Mrs. Natalie Unger. Thanks were shared to all the contributing staff members who helped with Kindergarten Roundup. On March 10, approximately 50 upcoming Southwood kindergarteners and their guardians visited Southwood

Elementary School for the event. Cong ratulations were also shared to all of the Southwood Elementary School

artists recognized at the recent Honeywell art/banner program. Elin Tyson and Shelby Hunt had their work selected to be

printed on the large banner that will be on display in the downtown area.

Scooters return to downtown Wabash Morrell’s Scooters are returning downtown Wabash starting on April 1, following the unanimous approval of a new ordinance regarding scooters by the Wabash City Council on Monday, March 22. “Wabash has such a beautiful downtown and is definitely a tourist destination,” Ronald Morrell, owner and operator of Morrell’s Scooters, said. “It is a gem for small town Indiana and I am thrilled to be bringing another service to the city to help further the greatness that is

already happening.” Starting on April 1, there will be 15 scooters available to rent. Riders can find these scooters parked at the Wabash County Museum and The Honeywell Center and can be unlocked for use through the GOAT Scooters app that can be downloaded in the Apple or Google Play Store on your device. After making an account, a map will highlight where all the scooters are located in your area. Riders are expected to follow all rules of the road when using

the scooters including sharing the road. Scooters will not be permitted on city sidewalks nor on major highways and interstates. In order to operate the scooters, the user must be at least 16 years of age.

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AYC begins family recovery program By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A new family recovery support group has started at The Access Youth Center (AYC). The group – Access Recovery Family Style – will meet from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays at The Access, 74 W. Canal St., and from 68 Fridays at Wabash Alliance Church, 1200 N. Cass St. Meals will be served at both sites. Melissa Middleton will lead programming at both locations. The new group was made possible through a round of emergency relief grants, according to AYC Director Liz Hobbs. The organization, she said, was contacted by Wabash County United Fund Executive Director Steve Johnson about the grant. “But there was a difference in that the grant was going to have a quick turnaround time,” she said. “Like maybe the money will be released to those approved in March, but it had to be spent by July.” AYC officials had discussed doing some type of recovery program in the past. “When I mentioned that to Steve from United Fund, he said, ‘You know, part of this grant is for

addiction and recovery and resources and help,’ Hobbs continued. “All areas of life have been affected by COVID-19, and recovery is no different. That’s kind of where it all started. “It’s all happening very quickly, and we’re excited about it.” Middleton said that family support is an important part of recovery. “So many times you have the person that is in recovery, yet we all know the whole family is impacted as well,” she said. “So, a lot of times what happens is the focus is on them and not necessarily on the family, while the person needs that support and understanding.” She stressed that the focus of the new group will be on family support. “It’s very clear on our webpage that we’re not AA, we’re not NA, we’re not Celebrate Recovery,” she said. “We’re just opening up for family recovery, providing

education, resources and support.” Those who attend, she said, will simply be asked such things as what do you need, how can we support you and how can we help you on this journey? While the new support group isn’t like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, it will help those in need of such organizations find the help needed. “We’re putting together a resource card with recovery information from our local recovery community,” Hobbs said. “As we were putting this together, I discovered two AA groups that I didn’t know about that are open to anyone. We’re going to have Celebrate Recovery from Olive Branch Church on there. We’re going to have Brianna’s Hope from the First United Methodist Church on there. We’re going to have our other local recovery groups on there, just so they have all that informa-

tion together and know. “And, also, as Melissa said, we’re providing support, encouragement, education.” Organizers also hope to reach those who have not sought help in the past. “We’re hopeful that with some of the relationships The Access has built over the years, maybe someone will feel comfortable enough to walk through the door for the first time. We just want to reach out to families because addiction affects us as a whole, so healing has to happen as a whole.” Programs will be geared toward individual needs. “We know that recovery is not a onesize fits all,” Middleton said. “That’s why we’re open to having discussions on what will fit you best. What do you feel like you can learn from or engage in?” Organizers tried to pick meeting nights when access to recov-

ery groups was either limited or non-existent. “We picked Wednesday and Friday because we looked at what’s going on in Wabash County and we ended up with those two nights so that there can be a contact and support place, something there so people can reach out and tap into.” What’s important, Hobbs said, is having a destination available. “People outside the recovery community don’t understand or

don’t know, it is about having a destination available,” she said. “When you are in AA or other step groups and are struggling or just starting out, the thing is 30 meetings in 30 days. But if those meetings, if those touchpoints, aren’t available locally, then that becomes an issue as well, especially for people who just can’t jump into a car and drive to Marion, or

Huntington, or Peru, for a day that they would have a meeting and maybe Wabash doesn’t. “That’s an important piece to remember, especially when we talk about Friday nights.” Another issue, Middleton said, is child care, or lack thereof. “With family recovery, that’s not an Continued on Page 5


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Services Cont. from Pg. 1

Cub Scouts watch as their cars race down the track toward the finish line. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Derby explained before racing began. The cars’ times were recorded, with the slowest speed thrown out. The remaining seven times were averaged to determine the winner. The Derby is just one of many events the Cub Scouts have planned for the coming weeks, Slone said. The Blue & Gold event took place

...continued from Page 1 Monday to mark the formation of the Boy Scouts of America. Awards for the various Scouts also were presented that night. A town wide recruitment drive is planned for April 24. “It’s going to be in form of a carnival,” Slone said. “We’re hoping to play games.” Like many things, COVID-19 has hurt

Recovery issue,” she said. “Bring the kids. We’re going to have a meal and we’re going to sit down together. While there may be some time or some discussion time where’s there’s separation, there will be group time where we’re all sitting together for that.” Both The ACY and the church have areas where youth can get away to while the adults have discussion, Hobbs noted. The meeting format will be decided by the group. “What’s going on this week? Is there a topic anyone has?” Middleton said, explaining how a meeting may start. “If not, we can go without topics. We have various resources and materials that we can pull from. But if not, let’s talk about gratitude today, or let’s talk about relapse and prevention today. “We may end up touching on several different areas.”

The program has funding for 18 weeks. “Our hope is, our goal is, to make Access Recovery a

Scouting. “We lost some of our packs,” she said. “People were not wanting to get out.” On May 1, a Cub Scout shootout is planned in which members can earn a patch. That will take place in Kokomo. Another event, a Native American program, is planned for May 8. “We learn about

Native Americans,” Slone said. “The Miami Nation is bringing in their large drum. We’ll teach them Native American dancing. We’ll teach them Native American crafts.” Anyone interested in learning more about Scouting may contact Slone at 260330-0237.

...continued from Page 4 part of the Access schedule,” Hobbs said, noting that the 18 weeks “gives us a chance to see what

the need is, where the need is and gives us a chance to let others know.”

The Wabash Area M i n i s t e r i a l Association will be conducting a Community Good Friday Service in Wabash on April 2 as well. It will be at Christ United Methodist Church, 477 N. Wabash St. and will be from 12:1012:50 p.m. Various pastors will be speaking on the last seven words of Christ as he died on the cross. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the Salvation Army. All funds will be used to help with needs in Wabash County.

GOOD WORDS . . . Be er than sliced bread. It is a slogan we use for innova ve ideas. The in­ ven on of a bread slicing machine in 1927 brought in a new era of pre­sliced bread. Convenience was never be er. Jesus says about himself, “I am the bread of life.” (John 6:35) Jesus taught that He is more sa sfying than nourishment from daily bread. What do you normally put on your slice of bread? How can the Bread of Life nourish your soul? Rev. Rick E. Carder (RickeCarder.com)


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City unveils new website

A look at one of the rooms inside the new facility on South Cass Street. Photos provided

Pathfinders cuts ribbon at new site Pathfinder Services and the City of Wabash had a ceremony today officially proclaiming March as Disability Awareness Month in Wabash as part of the ribboncutting for the new Pathfinder Services Office. The new office, located at 407 S. Cass St., is a brand new structure that more than doubles the space of the pervious facility and allows for more services to be provided for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “We are so thankful for all of our partners who helped us with this project,” said Danielle Tips, President and CEO of Pathfinder Services. “We look forward to the expanded services and supports we will be able to provide for those we serve in Wabash.” Following opening remarks by Tips, Wabash City Council President John Burnsworth read the official proclamation

City Council President John Burnsworth and Patfinders President & CEO Danielle Tips cut the ribbon at the new facility. from Mayor Scott Long. “Family, friends, and community members can play a central role in enhancing the lives of people with disabilities,” said Burnsworth. “That happens when the family and community are provided with necessary support services and

when public and private employers are aware of the capabilities of people with disabilities to be engaged in competitive work in inclusive settings.” The City of Wabash contributed $20,000 to the project to help with the installation of water and utility services.

Mayor Scott Long would like to invite the community and visitors to explore the new and improved website created for the City of Wabash. The new website was designed and created to offer a more userfriendly experience with improved functionality and navigation. The new website is scheduled to go live on Thursday, April 1, 2021. The most notable features of the new website are the visual elements, ease of information access, fillable online forms, and a vast number of resources. Relevant and relatable photos were provided by Eric Schoening from V e r t i c a l Communications, LLC. The goal was to create recognizable points of interests and people to not only improve user experience, but also to evoke emotions of joy and pride in our community. W h i t n e y M i l l s p a u g h , Marketing Manager for Visit Wabash County, was instrumental in ensuring the new website was created with the user experience in mind as well as making sure the site was easily functional on mobile devices. The site includes many new features to help users quickly and easily navigate the site and connect them to key organizations in the community. “The new website has taken a year to create from conception to completion. I have worked closely with the team from eGov Strategies LLC,

Mayor Long, E r i c Schoening, and Whitney Millspaugh to ensure the new site is user friendly, easy to navigate, content rich with a f r i e n d l y appearance, and new helpful features,” said Maria Smyth, Mayor’s Coordinator and Receptionist for the City of Wabash. “Now the community

will easily be able to contact any of our departments and find answers to the most commonly asked questions with the newly added ‘How do I?’ section. We are

very excited for the community to be able to use the new website as a resource for community information.” To view the new website beginning April 1st, go to CityofWabash.com. Make sure to follow the official Facebook page for the city, City of Wabash Indiana, for the latest updates and information.


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Brubaker retires from Wabash Police Sgt. Nick Brubaker retired from the Wabash City Police Department on March 24, 2021. Brubaker started his public service with the United States Army from 1988-1992, serving in Desert Storm in 1991. He returned to Wabash County and joined the Wabash

County Sheriff ’s Department working as a jail officer. In 1997, Brubaker joined the North Manchester Police Department, and on April 26, 2000, he joined the Wabash Police Department. During Sgt. Brubaker’s tenure, he was a member of the Wabash County Drug

Task Force and a Uniform Sergeant on patrol. He was the department’s firearms instructor and was instrumental in implementing patrol rifles for the department. Brubaker has now joined Parkview Police Department.

Adam R. Kneubuhler receives the oath of office from Wabash City Council President John Burnsworth during the council’s March 22 meeting. Kneubuhler is a probationary patrolman with the Wabash Police Department. Photo provided

WPD hires new officer On March 15, 2021, Adam R. Kneubuhler was sworn in as the Wabash Police Department’s newest officer. Kneubuhler grew up in Kendallville and graduated from

ZAY RECEIVES Award: State Sen. Andy Zay, RHuntington, received the Mental Health Through Legislation Award from the Bowen Center on Friday, March 19. Zay was honored with this award for his unwavering mental health advocacy, networking and enthusiasm for northeast Indiana.

East Noble High School in 2010. He is married and has one child and resides in Wabash. Kneubuhler has completed his 40-hour preliminary training and will be starting

on patrol soon. With all new officers, Kneubuhler will be required to attend the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy within his first year.

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Dorlan Wagner, 98

Maynard Vollmer, 93

Navy veteran

Owned Maynard’s Men’s Shop

Feb. 7, 1923 – March 21, 2021

Nov. 15, 1927 – March 25, 2021

Dorlan E. Wagner, 98, North Manchester, passed away March 21, 2021 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born on Feb. 7, 1923 in Wabash County, to the late Hobart and Thelma (Yoder) Wagner and was one of seven children. Growing up as a lifetime farmer, Dorlan knew the value of hard work, a trait that he passed on to his children. In 1941 Dorlan graduated from Jefferson Township High School in Huntington County. In 1943 Dorlan joined the United States Navy and served on the USS Bailey Navy Destroyer 14th Fleet during World War II. After serving three years in the United States Navy, Dorlan was Honorably Discharged and returned home to the farm. Though his time in the military was over, Dorlan never stopped supporting his country and was a member of the American Legion and VFW. The following year, Dorlan married Ethel Marie Koch in Urbana on Aug. 10, 1947. During their fifty-four years together, they had nine children. In 1974 Dorlan and Ethel Marie felt the ultimate pain of losing a child when their son Michael Wagner was tragically killed in a car accident. Later, on Nov. 24, 2001, Dorlan felt the pain of losing someone again when his wife Ethel died. He was fortunate to find happiness and companionship again, though, and married Ruth (Yentes) Oldfather on Sept. 7, 2002. The two were wed for seventeen years before Ruth passed away on Nov. 15, 2019. Aside from working and living as a lifelong farmer, Dorlan also worked for seventeen years as an agent for Farm Bureau Insurance in North Manchester before retiring in 1985. On Sundays, he and his family could be found in the second-row church pew at Collamer Church of God in Collamer, where he was a member and song leader at the church. His attendance was constant until his health prevented him from attending. Dorlan was also a sixty-year member of Farm Bureau and a forty-year member of Gideons International. He had a deeply caring heart and genuinely wanted to help those around him. In the early 1940s, Dorlan began donating blood and did so until his health no longer allowed, marking a span of over seventy years. The loving memory of Dorlan E. Wagner will be forever cherished by his sons, Timothy (Shirley) Wagner, Columbia City, Eric (Amy) Wagner, Rapid City, S.D., Craig (J.K.) Wagner, Columbia City, Brian (Davonne Rogers) Wagner, Charlevoix, Mich., Matthew (Karen) Wagner, Schoolcraft, Mich., and Bradford (Joy) Wagner, Columbia City; daughters, Sheila (Gale) Lahr, Bluffton, Lora (Wendell) Enyeart, Columbia City; brother, Duane Wagner, North Manchester; sister, Darl Willcox, Sidney; twenty grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren. Dorlan was preceded in death by his parents, Hobart and Thelma Wagner; wives, Ethel Marie Wagner and Ruth Oldfather-Wagner; son, Michael Wagner; brother, Hobart A. Wagner; and sisters, Eileen Harvey, Reva Lee, and Lois Haupert. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. For those who wish to honor the memory of Dorlan E. Wagner, memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington D.C. 20090. The family of Dorlan E. Wagner has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.

Randall “Randy” Bashore, 69 Enjoyed traveling Aug. 28, 1951 – March 27, 2021 Randall “Randy” Bashore, 69, died March 27, 2021. He was born Aug. 28, 1951. Calling is April 1, 4-7 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral is April 2 at 11 a.m. at McKee Mortuary.

Maynard Eugene Vollmer, 93, North Manchester, died March 25, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Maynard was born in Bremen, on Nov. 15, 1927 to Urban G. and Cleo R. (Schrader) Vollmer. At the age of seventeen Maynard joined the United States Navy during World War II. He worked as a machinist while cleaning Vought F4U Corsair Planes for takeoff. Once Maynard had fulfilled his duty in the Navy, he was Honorably Discharged and returned home. On Aug. 18, 1950 Maynard married Barbara Jean Robison in Oswego. In 1963 Maynard started Maynard’s Men’s Shop in North Manchester, which he and Barbara owned and operated from 1963 to 1995. This quickly became Maynard’s passion. He loved to help people with their clothing needs and enjoyed conversing with customers when they came into the store. During his thirty-two years of owning the shop, Maynard loved the town of North Manchester, and he became a staple of the community. Maynard and Barbara were married for nearly 60 years before she passed away on July 13, 2010. “Maynard will be fondly remembered as the kind gentleman who could correctly size up your dimensions during a fitting just by looking at you. If you were a regular customer, he knew your size and preference from memory. If you were a friend, you will miss Maynard’s morning, hospitality of coffee and sports talk.” A lifelong Lutheran, Maynard was a charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Warsaw. Maynard was also a member of Kiwanis in North Manchester and the American Legion Post #49, Warsaw. The loving memory of Maynard Vollmer will be forever cherished by his daughters, Christine (Charles) Jones of Markle, Amy (Michael) Isenberg of Fort Wayne, and Ruth (Thomas) LaSalle of Leesburg; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Maynard was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Dale Vollmer who lost his life during his service in Germany in World War II; and sister, Marjorie Tinkey who died in 2014. Services and calling were Monday, March 29, 2021 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial will be at Leesburg Cemetery, Leesburg. For those who wish to honor the memory of Maynard Vollmer, memorial contributions may be made to Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, P.O. Box 5, Huntertown, Indiana 46748 or the Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund, P.O. Box 501, North Manchester, Indiana 46962. Final arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Helen Palmer, 85 Enjoyed reading Feb. 8, 1936 – March 22, 2021

Helen Marie Palmer, 85, of Peru, formerly of Wabash, died at 3:20 p.m., Monday, March 22, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru. She was born Feb. 8, 1936 in Lyons to Wayne F. and Lula “Marie” (Shorter) Brinson. Helen was a 1954 graduate of Wabash High School. She married U.L. “Lou” Palmer in Sanford, Fla. on March 16, 1989; he died Dec. 3, 2003. Helen worked at Danner’s in Wabash for 9 years. She was a member of College Corner Brethren Church, and enjoyed reading, mushroom hunting, and loved her family She is survived by her daughter, Lori (Donald) Hahn of Peru; grandson, Andrew (Kaiti) Metzger of Mountain Home, Ark.; five great grandchildren, Xadrian, Alani, Brandt, Asher, and Izac Metzger; brother, Robert (Shirley) Brinson of Linton; half-brother, David (Margaret) Brinson of LaFontaine; and half-sister, Linda Tucker of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, 3 sisters, and her step-mother, Myrtle Brinson. Funeral services and viewing were Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Solomon David officiating. Burial is in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorials are College Corner Brethren Church or Wounded Warriors Project. The memorial guest book for Helen may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Robert Gray, 48 Loved to fish March 20, 1973 – March 26, 2021 Robert Joseph Gray, II, 48, of Claypool, passed away at 1:19 a.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Wabash on March 20, 1973, to the late Bobby Joe Gray and Alecia Schlemmer Courtney and the late Danny Schlemmer. Robert worked at Glass Products of Indiana. He loved his family immensely and loved playing video games with his kids. He also loved to fish, hunt, and paint. Robert is survived by his mother, Alecia Courtney; two sons, Easton Gray and Westley Gray, both of Wabash; two brothers, Chad (Allison) Schlemmer, of North Manchester and Jason (Nitosha) Schlemmer, of Richvalley and one sister, Amber (Mike) Bean, of Peru. Per the family’s wishes, there will be no services. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.


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Patricia Stanz, 92 Enjoyed ice skating

Former cook

Dec. 29, 1928 – March 13, 2021

July 7, 1943 – March 24, 2021

Patricia Lea Stanz, 92, of Wabash, formerly of Empire, Mich., died at 12:52 p.m., Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Dec. 29, 1928 in South Bend, to Charles and Helen (Phillips) White. Pat graduated from Central High School in Evansville in 1946 and was a graduate of Iowa Wesleyan College and the South Bend Medical Foundation. She married John D. Stanz in Indianapolis on March 6, 1954; he died Aug. 19, 2003 in Traverse City, Mich. Pat and John first met in 1935 as classmates at the Madison Elementary School in South Bend. They moved to Glen Haven, Mich. in 1956. She was a past member of the Glen Arbor Women’s Club and the Empire Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and later in life winters in Comfort, Texas, watching westerns, ice skating, and IU Basketball. She is survived by three children, Nancy (Steven) Bowman of Wabash, John H. (Gale Crooks) Stanz of Burdickville, Mich. and New Smyrna Beach, Fla., and Barbara A. (Paul) Pfeiffer of Burdickville, Mich.; four grandchildren, Stephanie Bowman of Wabash, Zachary (Alison) Stanz and Justin (Cortney McRannolds) Kilbourne, both of Empire, Mich., and Joshua Kilbourne of Gaylord, Mich.; five great-grandchildren, Alexis and Brooklynn Westendorf of Wabash, Brantley and Bailey Kilbourne of Empire, Mich., and Riley Kilbourne of Gaylord, Mich. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Barbara Williams. Per Patricia’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity, Box 115, Wabash, Indiana, 46992. The memorial guest book for Pat may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Julia Ann Keaffaber, 77, of rural Wabash, died at 1:55 a.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home. She was born July 7, 1943 in Wabash, to Chester R. and Wilma C. (Nelson) Ogan. Julia was a 1961 graduate of Noble High School. She married Ronnie G. Keaffaber in Wabash on April 10, 1964. Julia worked at Clark’s Finer Foods and Scott’s Supermarket, and was a cook 10 years at Sharp Creek Elementary. She was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. Julia enjoyed line dancing, crocheting, bowling, yard work, gardening, and especially loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie G. Keaffaber of Wabash; three children, Jodi (Eric) Roser of Roann, Randy (Tammy) Keaffaber of Wabash, and Jenni (John Jenkins) Burt of Fishers; eight grandchildren, Amanda (Brandon) Cowan of Theodosia, Mo., Andy (Cora) Roser and Ryan (Michelle) Keaffaber, both of Huntington, Morgan (Eddie Gable) Burt of Greenfield, Adam (Millie) Roser and Abby (Joseph) Mitchell, both of Fort Wayne, Ally Keaffaber of Wabash, and Sean Frey of Fishers; seven great grandchildren; brothers and sister, Sherman Ogan of San Marcos, Calif., Janet (Ken) Dale and Keith (Susan Sailors) Ogan, both of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandson, Chad Keaffaber. Funeral services were Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial is in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorials are Blessings in a Backpack or the Little Norse Preschool.

Police and fire report Wabash Police Department Citations March 25 Kari K. Highley, 38, Warren, cited for driving too fast for conditions. March 26 Evan M. Wells, 31, Wabash cited for driving while suspended. Jordan T. Sadler, 24, Lagro, cited for driving while suspended. March 27 Tayler M. Vick, 23, Anderson, cited for disregarding an automatic signal. Bookings March 18 Markeeta A. Schlemmer, 49, Wabash charged with theft. March 20 Bonnie D. Warren, 57, Wabash charged with operating while intoxicated. Leonard E. Easterly, 27, Silver Lake, charged with driving while suspended, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Sarah A. Bolin, 28, Wabash charged with failure to appear. March 21 Amanda L. Latz, 32, Wabash charged with possession of heroin, possession of paraphernalia, and possession of a syringe. Jackie D. Hubbard, 37, Wabash charged with possession of heroin, possession of paraphernalia, and possession of a syringe. Bryan K. Easterday,

37, Wabash charged with criminal mischief. March 24 Kestrel F. Little, 28, Roann charged with failure to register as sex offender. Samantha E. Waldrep, 37, Anderson charged with driving while suspended. March 25 Jody R. Fink, 56, Peru charged with theft. Cameron B. Jackson, 28, Denton, Texas, charged with public intoxication. March 26 Jeffrey S. Morris, 54, Wabash charged with operating while intoxicated. March 27 Steven M. Green, 31, Bunker Hill, charged with trespassing. Patrick J. Fultz, 31, Wabash charged with auto theft and driving while suspended. Andrea L. Martin, 33, Wabash charged with driving while suspended and possession of marijuana. Accidents March 23 At 9:28 a.m., a vehicle driven by Elizabeth J. Brown, 19, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven by Christine M. Moore, 51, North Manchester on Stitt Street near Comstock Street. March 24 At 1:32 p.m., a vehicle driven by Eric W. Sell, 50, Huntington collided with a vehi-

cle driven by Tommy W. Honeycutt, 83, Wabash on Sinclair Street near Wabash Street. March 25 At 3:25 p.m., a vehicle driven by an unknown driver who fled the scene collided with a vehicle driven by Leota B. Millican, 74, Wabash on State Road 15 South near Stitt Street. March 27 At 2:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by Morgan D. Hobbs, 57, Peru collided with a pole at 1156 North Cass Street. March 28 At 2:17 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kami O. Hartsfield, 21, South Whitley collided with a vehicle driven by Lynn M. Hunt, 67, Fairmount on Cass Street near Sinclair Street. At 5:38 p.m., a vehicle driven by Alison M. Schenske, 36, Claypool collided

with a vehicle driven by Christina L. Swafford, 64, Wabash on Cass Street near Ferry Street. Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents March 15 At 2:28 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jacob S. Fulkerson, 21, Wabash ran off the road on County Road 700 West near County Road 100 North. At 4:11 p.m., a vehicle driven by Chelcie B. Moss, 27, Peru ran off the road on County Road 200 North near County Road 675 West. At 5:03 p.m., a vehicle driven by Levi J. Sutton, 25, Wabash ran off the road on County Road 700 East near County Road 1200 South. March 19 At 1:14 a.m., a vehicle driven by Christopher B. Trevithick, 27, Peru

collided with a deer on State Road 124 near County Road 650 West. March 20 At 4:02 p.m., a vehicle driven by Renee L. Lane, 18, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Michael R. Bean, 63, Wabash on Washington Street near Davis Street. At 5:39 p.m., a vehicle driven by Cassandra J. Diskey, Wabash collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near County Road 100 East. North Manchester Citations March 18 Alexander D. Zehr, 20, Wasilla, Ark., cited for speed. March 19 Aaron M. Ray, 43, Markle, cited for false and fictitious vehicle registration, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Arrests March 23 12:29 a.m., Aaron L.

Bonewitz arrested for driving while suspended. Accidents Fire March 18 8:49 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm. March 19 8:52 a.m., Wisteria Lane for medical assist. 9:08 a.m., Oak Drive for medical assist. 9:20 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. March 20 10:10 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm. March 21 6:51 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. March 22 1:11 a.m., 400 block of East 7th Street for medical assist. March 23 9:47 p.m., 500 block of State Road 13 East for medical assist. March 24 9:43 p.m., 600 block

of Meadowdale Drive for an odor of natural gas. March 25 12:27 p.m., 1200 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. Land Transfers Shelley Barton to Sandra Baldridge, quitclaim deed. John R. Helm and Martha Jane Helm to Jeffrey A. Helm, personal deed. Randall C. Wilcox, Deborah L. Sorg, Garland Lavon Wilcox Revocable Trust and Garland Lavon Wilcox to Randall C. Wilcox and Deborah L. Sorg, trust deed. Randall C. Wilcox, Deborah L. Sorg, Garland Lavon Wilcox and Garland Lavon Wilcox Revocable Trust to Randall C. Wilcox, trust deed. Randall C. Wilcox to Randall C. Wilcox and Janice J. Continued on Page 12


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Police and fire reports Sharkey Wilcox, warranty deed. Randall C. Wilcox and Janice J. Sharkey to Randall C. Wilcox, Janice J. Sharkey Wilcox and Randall C. Wilcox and Janice J. Sharkey Wilcox Revocable Trust, warranty deed. Deborah L. Sorg to Deborah L. Sorg and Luke A. Sorg, warranty deed. Dan A. LaSalle and Jody E. LaSalle to D. A. LaSalle Family Trust, quitclaim deed. Kenneth Ray Manns to Thomas R. Larkey, warranty deed. Kyle Roger Highley to Kyle Roger Highley and Kimberly A. Highley, quitclaim deed. Benjamin Sarll to Kaitlynn Deboy, war-

ranty deed. Chris J. Parker to Chris Joe Parker and Ted R. Parker, quitclaim deed. B e l i n d a Renkenberger and David A. Renkenberger to Conrad Slaughter and Katie Slaughter, warranty deed. Jerry L. Enyeart and Lisa G. Enyeart Joint Trust to Dylan Sparks, trust deed. Jonathan A. Schenkel and Barbara A. Carver to Joseph D. Stephen and Kathy K. Stephan, warranty deed. Robert A. Bohuk to Alyssa M. Thompson, quitclaim deed. Michael J. Ziner to Michael J. Ziner and Kimberly A. Ziner, quitclaim deed. Jordan L. Tandy

and Ashley N. Tandy to Stanley D. Yarbrough, warranty deed. Keith Gidley and Veronica Gidley to Kaitlyn Jones, warranty deed. Tommy J. Case and Aaraka S. Case to Tyler Bear and Kimberly Bear, warranty deed. Nathan B. Dockter and Janell L. Dockter to Ron Studebaker and Cyndi Studenbaker, warranty deed. Nathan A. Haupert and Jamie Haupert to Scott Robert Sheahan and Jessica Pauline Sheahan, warranty deed. Donnie Guthrie and Christina M. Guthrie to Alexia D. Guthrie, quitclaim deed. Rebecca A. Slagal to

Steven Goodpaster and Hanah Goodpaster, quitclaim deed. Teresa Ann Shaner to Coffman Holdings LLC, warranty deed. James R. Schuler and Carol A. Schuler to James R. Schuler, Carol A. Schuler and James R. Schuler and Carol A. Schuler Joint Trust, warranty deed. Amy L. Green and Amy L. Quinn and Timothy W. Quinn, quitclaim deed. Charles S. Curtis and Elaine S. Curtis to Charles S. Curtis, Elaine S. Curtis, Cara A. Smith, Ryan M. Curtis and Gina M. Hierlmeier, quitclaim deed. Cynthia S. Erb to Reid P. Votaw, warranty deed. Linda L. Helfin and

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...continued from Page 11 Jon L. Helfin to Linda L. Helfin to Sean M. Helfin, quitclaim deed. Tod C. Minnich and Amy B. Trowbridge and Tod C. Minnich, quitclaim deed. Earlene Nordman to Ethan R. Heagy, warranty deed. William R. Elliott, Patrick Dingess and Evan Kirkover to Patrick Dingess, quitclaim deed. Douglas Harlan ad Kyle M. James, warranty deed. GAC Inc. to Jared K. Hall, corporate deed. Margaret A. Piety to Toni K. Porter, warranty deed. Kenyon Alan Lybarger and Loren K. Lybarger to Diana Lee Lybarger, quitclaim deed.

Thomas M. Moorman, Thomas Michael Moorman, Janet C. Moorman and Janet Carol Moorman to T&J Moorman Family Trust, warranty deed. Katelyn A. Beals to Brent David Payne, warranty deed. Heath Lehner and Megan Michelle Lehner to Victor Treska and Lauren E. Rich, warranty deed. Marriage License Michael Brandon Johnson, 38 and Dakota Myranda Frazier, 27. Damian Aren Cruz, 25 and Ri-Ann Elizabeth Evans, 28. Katherine Diana Sumpter, 26 and Mikala Nicole Rocha, 24.

Phillip E. Dingman, 47 and Courtney Diane Dillon, 36. Building Permits For the week of March 21, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Fountainvue LLC for an ADA ramp and deck. Todd and Angela Rebholz for a pole building. David and Vivian Wintrode for a new home. Daryl and Nancy Bradford for a pole building. Heath and Megan Lehner for a new home. Kelly Miller for a porch and deck.

LaFontaine Literary Club to host open house for retiring librarian LAFONTAINE LITERARY CLUB met March 11 at Troyer Library. President Bertie Huffschmidt called the meeting to order. Ten members and 1 guest answered roll call by telling what author they would like to share a meal with. Minutes of the October 2020 were read. This was the last meeting of the group. Treasurer’s report was given. A letter from Barbara Swain was read stating she wishes to resign from the club. The group voiced good memories that had been shared with Barbara. A list of organizations the group will support with collection taken at meetings include Troyer Library, Community Building, Lions Cancer Control and Whites Residential. Beth Loschiavo, Janice Dawes and Patrice Walters will get a slate of officers to reported in April. Announcement was given that an open house will be March 21 to honor Janice Dawes for her time as Troyer Library Librarian. Beth Loschiavo gave the program as she reviewed the “Breaking Light” which is story of Liz Murray. Liz was a child growing up in impoverished conditions and had enough self-motivation to go to school, graduate and attend college.

She was able to find jobs to support herself while in high school. She was encouraged to apply for a scholarship being given by New York Time that would give her $12,000 each year, which she was awarded. Liz graduated from Harvard. A movie of her life has been made for the Lifetime channel. Refreshments were served by Karen Stouffer. MY THOUGHTS: I pray for a blessed Easter for each and everyone of you, your family, work family, church family and for OUR GREAT NATION. As the Constitutions states in the Preamble: We The People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, Establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessing of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish the Constitution for

the United States of America. SOUTWHOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL: This week’s is Casey Boardman! Casey is a freshman at Southwood. Casey runs cross country and track. If he had to choose another state to live in, he would live in Colorado. Nice job Casey! Come back next week for another Knight of the Week! ROLLING MEADOWS HEALTH CARE AND REHABITATION CENTER: Please join us in congratulating Erica on being selected as our employee of the Month for March! Eric has worked at Rolling Meadows for 8 years. She enjoys working with our staff and is passionate about providing quality care to our residents. Erica’s favorite Starbucks drink is Java Chip Coffee and she loves to visit the mountains in Tennessee. SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL: Congratulations to the following students who are weekly drawing winners: Olivia Simpson, Erin McGouldrick, Audri Winer, Quentin Matthews. #knightpride VETRANS Coffee and Snack on Friday April 9, at 9 a.m. in the Lions Room at the LaFontaine Community Building. PLEASE KEEP

PRAYING for Lizzy Makin and her family as she is going to have major surgery with long recover. The surgery is schedule for April 15 at noon at St. Frances Hospital in Greenwood. She has gone through many surgeries over the past years. She is praying and hoping that eveyting will go well with God Blessing. God has Blessed her with so many blessing over the past several years and she is very THANKFUL TO GOD for His blessing. She is putting all of her faith in God, doctors and staff with her surgery. PRAYER FOR GOD’S HELP Heavenly Father, I am in need. O God, I cry out for your help! The storms in my life are unrelenting and I’m drowning. Yet, I will lift my eyes to you, for my help comes from you, the creator of heaven and earth. Lord, save me, keep

me from evil, rescue me from this battle. For you are my keeper, my protector, my salvation. You watch over me day and night, guide my steps, and show me the way forward. My hope and my help are in you, O Lord, for you are faithful and true. All this I pray through your Son Jeasus Christ. Amen NOTICE: There will be no Easter Egg Hunt this year in LaFontaine. Instead the LaFontaine Lions will be hosting a breakfast and handing out Easter sacks to the children. So, children if you would like some candy be sure and come to the LaFontaine Community Building. LAFONTAINE LIONS will have a Breakfast on Saturday, April 3 at the LaFontaine Community Building time: 7:30-10 a.m. They will be given out an Easter sack to the children. They

will not be holding an Easter Egg Hunt again this year after many, many years of doing this for the LaFontaine community. They hope and pray that they will be able to hold this Easter Egg Hunt tradition again next year. WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON: Upcoming Events; Cross Shoots: Shotgun and open sight 22, shells furnished, cost $3 per shoot. All shoots start at 10:00 a.m. Everyone welcome, youth encouraged. April 11 & 25 and May 2, 16 & 23 Hunter Education Class: April 10, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., preregistration at www.dnr.IN.gov. Lunch and afternoon snack will be provided by Izaak Walton League. LAFONTAINE SPRING CLEANUP will be April 15, 16 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., and the 17th 8 a.m. – noon, or

until dumpsters are full. This is for Town residents and businesses only. The utility department will also be flushing fire hydrants April 12-16. You could experience some rusty water for a couple days after the hydrants near your home are flushed. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Phyllis Wynk April 1, Barrie Bunnel, Bev Radabaugh, April 2 Marty Mart, Teresa Fraustein April 4, Gutherie Kuester April 5, Caroline Oliver April 8 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Larry and Pat Robinson April 1, Robert and Melody Deal April 3 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940


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Plans set for First Friday

New shows planned at 13-24 Drive-In Officials at Honeywell Arts & Entertainment have announced new livr shows at the 13-24 Drive In including Here Come the Mummies on Thursday, May 20 and FireHouse with Special Guest Kip Winger on Saturday, May 22. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, March 31 at 10 a.m. Here Come the Mummies will perform Thursday, May 20 at 8:30 p.m. Some say that Here Come the Mummies were cursed by a great Pharaoh. Others say they are award-winning musicians that prefer to keep their identities under wraps. Regardless, their mysterious personas and unrelenting live show will bend your brain and melt your face. Tickets are sold on a per-vehicle basis allowing for admission of up to six guests. Price is determined by row at $99, $149, $199, and $279. FireHouse with Special Guest Kip Winger will be live Saturday, May 22 at 8:30 p.m. Rock legends FireHouse will play their 30th Anniversary Tour featuring their selftitled debut album in its entirety featuring hits “Don’t Treat Me Bad,” “All She Wrote” and “Love of a Lifetime.” This live, full-band, outdoor concert will include an exceptional 45-

Organized by Wabash Marketplace, First Friday takes place in Downtown Wabash on Friday, April 2 with hours from 5 – 8 pm. This free event features downtown shopping, food, live music, and kids’ activities! First Friday in April will celebrate Easter weekend—complete with an Easter Egg Hunt and pictures with the Easter Bunny! Event details are listed below and on social media accounts for “First F r i d ay - Wa b a s h , Indiana.” There will be many deals at downtown stores along with food and drink options. There will be thousands of eggs filled with candy to find at Paradise Springs. Some eggs will include coupons for downtown activities and tickets to redeem top secret prizes. Each participant should bring their

Kip Winger (top photo) and Here Come the Mummies (above) will perform later this year at the 13-24 Drive-In. Photos provided minute acoustic set from special guest Kip Winger, known for “Seventeen,” “Madalaine,” and “Headed for a Heartbreak.” Tickets are sold on a per-vehicle basis allowing for admission of up to six guests. Price is determined by row at $99, $149, $229, $279, and $399. For the viewing benefit of all guests, no vehicles will be allowed in the first three rows and designated parking will be close by for those guests. In addition to live, in-person shows at the 13-24 Drive In, a live concert feed will be projected onto the drive-in screen behind the music stage. The 13-24 Drive In concert lineup also includes The Allman Betts Band on Thursday, April 22, Chris Janson on Saturday, April 24, Casting Crowns on Friday, May 7, and Travis Tritt on Friday, May 21.

Tickets to these shows can be found via HoneywellArts.org.

DivorceCare, a 13-week DVD series sponsored by Wabash Friends Counseling Center, features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on topics concerning divorce and recovery. The support group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the Conference Room in the Wabash Friends Counseling Center, 3563 South State Road 13, Wabash. Wearing a mask is required when entering. Group leader and members of the group meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Subway, 1812 S. Wabash Street on State Road 15, Wabash. More info: Call 260-563-8453 or 877-350-1658, or e-mail office@wabashfriends.org; or call group leader Janet at 260-571-5235. The website for DivorceCare is www.divorcecare.org

own Easter basket or bag to collect eggs. This event is sponsored by Bachelor Creek Kids. Any child from toddlers to 12years-old. The hunt begins at 5 p.m. Please be there by 4:45 p.m. if your child wants to participate. Trolley No. 85 will be running for free. Stops will be at Veteran’s Plaza, Eagles Theatre, The Depot, Paradise Spring Park, and Wabash County Museum parking lot. Free trolley rides are sponsored by Beacon Credit Union. One person will win a gift basket provided by Wabash Marketplace. To enter, fill out the “Giveaway” section of the First Friday Guide. Guides are available at Modoc’s Market and participating businesses. Face coverings and social distancing are required in Downtown Wabash.

Wabash CrossFit to cut ribbon at new location on West Canal Street Wabash CrossFit is ready to raise the heart rate of downtown Wabash during its grand opening on Friday, April 2, with a ribbon cutting hosted by Grow Wabash County followed by a whole list of fun activities for the family. The new downtown location at 120 W. Canal St. will provide CrossFit Wabash with more space to accommodate its growing membership as well as expand its class offerings for kids and teenagers that can run at the same time as adult classes. Wabash CrossFit also aims to offer more classes in its Longevity In Functional Efficiency (L.I.F.E.) program. “Wabash CrossFit is so excited to finally be located in the heart of downtown Wabash,” Jenna Hovermale, owner of Wabash CrossFit, said. “We are now able to work out and then walk to our favorite local businesses and open up our large doors, enjoy the beautiful days, and be surrounded by the community we love so much!” The ribbon cutting ceremony for Wabash CrossFit will take place at 5 p.m. on Friday. As part of the festivities, Wabash CrossFit will host a kid-friendly obstacle course as well as tours of the new space.

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March 31, 2021

Egg-citing ways to enjoy Easter eggs! By Laura Kurella

The tradition of serving eggs at Easter goes back a long, long way. Early Romans, Egyptians, Chinese and Persians all thought the egg symbolized our great universe, while others thought them magical, and often buried them under buildings to ward off evil. In Christianity, eggs represent the tomb from which Christ rises, symbolizing the rebirth of man. However, if you ask a child, they’d be likely to tell you that Easter eggs symbolize family fun – because to them they do! When we were kids, we’d color dozens of eggs to ensure that Dad would have plenty to hide for us, and he got such a kick out of playing this game with us that I’m not sure who had more fun, the kids or him! Dad would take a pencil and scribble coin amounts on each egg then hide them throughout the house while keeping us children safely tucked into the bathroom, so that none of us could peek. Dad hid the eggs thoughtfully, making sure smaller amounts were easy to find for the younger kids, and higher amounts were more difficult

to find for the older kids, which helped balance out the game for all of us. After a few rounds Dad would tally all that we found and pay us in change, with a special award going to the one who found the most eggs. It was a wonderful game for Dad and for us kids, but Mom had another take on it because she had the hard job of cooking them. She’d place cold eggs in cold water to prevent cracking, then bring the pot to a boil. Then she’d cover the pot, remove it from heat, and let it stand that way for 15 minutes before she’d plunge the eggs into an ice bath, which helped make peeling easier. Mom was also not happy that we’d overlook an egg, or two, which eventually revealed itself by stinking up the entire house! Lastly, there was the large amount of over-handled eggs to contend with. While Mom could usually count on her seven children and husband to eventually polish

them off, those who do not have a pack of hungry kids to help them may benefit from recipes that make use of kid- handled Easter eggs. Here now are some hardboiled recipes to help you make your eggs more “a-peeling.” Happy Easter! Sabroso Stuffed Eggs Prep time:15 minutes; Total time: 15 minutes; Yield: 4 servings 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted then cooled 6 large hardboiled eggs 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons plain yogurt 3 tablespoons finely minced fresh chives Fresh lemon juice Unrefined sea salt, to taste black pepper, to taste Finely grind toasted cumin seeds with a mortar and pestle. Peel eggs then halve lengthwise. Carefully remove yolks to a bowl and then mash with a fork. Stir in mayonnaise, yogurt, 2 of the tablespoons of chives, then the lemon juice, and cumin. Salt and pepper, to taste. Filling will be loose. Place whites, yolk hole side up, on a chilled plate. Spoon yolk mixture into whites. Sprinkle with remaining chives.

Easter brings us many hard-boiled eggs, and this Sabroso (Tasty) Stuffed Egg recipe, and others, can help you turn those plain eggs into super-flavorful Easter treats. Photo by Laura Kurella

Buffalo Eggs Prep time:15 minutes; Total time: 15 minutes; Yield: 12 servings 12 hard-boiled eggs 1/4 cup blue cheese, well-crumbled 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon parsley, minced 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon lemonpepper seasoning

2 ribs of celery, minced Peel and slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place whites, yolk hole up, on a serving dish. In a medium bowl, combine egg yolks, blue cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, hot sauce and lemon-pepper seasoning. Mix well. Spoon this mixture into

the egg halves then garnish with minced celery. Egg-stra-special Eggs Prep time:15 minutes; Total time: 15 minutes; Yield: 12 servings 12 hard-boiled eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 2 tablespoons finely shredded cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon honey mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper Peel and slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and set whites, yolk hole up, on a plate. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Stir in the mayonnaise, bacon, cheese, mustard, and pepper. Stuff into egg whites. Cover and refrigerate until serving.


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Hello ECHO race fans! For those who do not know what ECHO means: (E) electric ( C) car (H O) scale Racing. The Urbana Lions and the ECHO Track Officials were able to finish up the ECHO race year of 2020 on Saturday March 20. The ECHO youth racers raced with aggressiveness just like the real NASCAR racers would. They drove their best to place on top in the A and B Classes. Three trophies were up for grabs in each class. The ECHO youth drivers were all geared up and very excited to finish last year’s races and to see who would bring home a trophy. Track Official and Urbana Lion Bonita Snell handled the COVID-19 protocol procedures. This was applied to make sure everyone was safe to take part in the ECHO Race activity. The ECHO Races were directed by Track Official and Lion Michael Snell and Track Official Matt Snell. The racing started with class B. All ECHO races were held as a process of elimination according to points won last year. Top point winner would race bottom point winner and second place point winner race next to the bottom point winner etc. If you are familiar with NHRA , 1st qualifier would race 16th qualifier, 2nd qualifier would race 15th and 3rd place qualifier would race 14th qualifier and so on. First up were Kasen and Bryson

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with Bryson taking top honors. The second race took place with Brooklyn toppling Hunter. The third race was held with drivers C J and Sawyer with Sawyer sweeping number one spot away from C J. The fourth race is where things began to change. As the races progressed with each ECHO Driver racing against the other, the races intensified. Each driver would race the other on five different occasions to determine the 2020 ECHO Champions and the ECHO race winners. The A-Class races were very close with the best out of five races would determine the winners in first, second and third place. The points from last year are so close, within one or two points of each other in B-Class and within five or so in A-Class. These races were very important to the outcome of last year’s ECHO Race season. Urbana Lion President Denny Craft handled the presentation of the trophies and awards. The Championship Trophy of A-Class went to James with a total of 54 race sea-

son points. Second place trophy went to Evan with 44 points and third place trophy went to Preston with 40 points. In BClass the Championship Trophy was won by Kasen with 39 points. Second place trophy went to Brooklyn with a season high of 37 points and third place trophy was won by Brysen with a total race season points of 30. Race placement winners of fourth place went to Sawyer with 29 points, fifth place was won by Hunter with 25 points and sixth was taken by C J with 21 points. The Urbana ECHO Track Officials want to thank all the moms, dads, grandpas, uncles and other relations for bringing the ECHO youth drivers in to help finish the 2020 ECHO Race season. The Urbana Lions and ECHO Track Officials want to congratulate the ECHO Champions and the ECHO race winners. Hopefully COVID-19 will be very much in the past for the year 2022 and we will see if we can start the ECHO Races on January of 2022. See you then. Urbana Yoke Parish Church will have a Maundy Thursday service April 1 at 6:30. Communion will be served. (There will not be a meal.) Those wanting to bring Easter Lilies should have them at the church on Saturday April 3 between 9 a.m. and noon. Remember to include who they are in

Pictured are the ECHO Race Champions of the 2020 year starting in front (from left) B-Class Brooklyn drove to take home a 2nd place trophy over all, Kasen topped everyone taking 1st place Champion trophy and Bryson was able to drive his car to take home a 3rd place trophy. Back row left to right. A-Class Preston drove hard to win the 3rd place trophy, Evan drove with determination and was able to win the 2nd place trophy and James became top eliminator of the field and won the A-Class 1st place Championship trophy. Congratulations to all the drivers. honor or memory of. There will be a Sunrise Service on April 4, Easter Sunday at the St. Peter Cemetery at 7:10 a.m. A Reminder Urbana: Sponsored by the Urbana Lions Club is the Spring Clean-up. This year it will be held on April 24, 2021. A dumpster will be at the ball park pavilion to receive all items such as tires, electronics, home chemicals, metal, appliances, batteries, etc. Several Urbana Lions will be on site to help. Prayer concerns: Debbie Gilbert daughter of Steve and Sharon Gilbert, Marvin Miller, Scott

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THE BOARD of Directors of Roann Alumni Association has decided it is necessary to cancel the reunion for 2021. Next year’s event is tentatively set for April 22, 2022. Here’s hoping everyone is safe and healthy. Covid-19 should be behind us by then, so see you in 2022! LIONS CLUB Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 3, at 10 a.m. New location this year – it will be held at the former Roann School grounds. This is for children “walking” up through 5 grade. ON EASTER Sunday (April 4) Roann Community sunrise service will be at 7:30 a.m. at the Roann Community Cemetery. PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for April 4, 2021 will be taken from John 20:118 titled “Resurrected”. Holy Communion will be celebrated and an

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offering for the Phiri will be taken up. They will be worshipping in person and on-line at 9:00 a.m. UPCOMING DATES for March and April, 2021: April 1 – Roann Lions Club – 7:00 p.m.; April 3 – Easter Egg Hunt, Roann School grounds, 10:00 a.m.; April 4 – Sunrise service, Roann Cemetery, 7:30 a.m.; April 7 – Food Pantry, Town Hall, 2:00-4:00 p.m.; April 8 – Roann Heritage Group, 6:30 p.m.; April 12 – Festival Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; April 13 – Roann Town Board, 7:00 p.m. CONTINUE PRAYING for: Wanda

Denney, Betty Boy er, Logan White, Joni Fox, Nokie Vigar, Ellie Metzger, Coy Eads (grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook) and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all! OUR CONDOLENCES go out to the family and friends of Ellie Draper who went home to her heavenly Father last week. Ellie will truly be missed in this community. CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: April 2 – Mr. & Mrs. Mark Vigar and Mr. & Mrs. James Deck; April 6 – Mr. & Mrs. Paul Zintsmaster. CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: April 2 – Chuck Weikel, Scott Palmer, Donna Powell, and Penny Emley; April 3 – Todd Vigar and Charles Smith; April 4 – Jon Higgins; April 5 – Evan Coffman, Megan Van Buskirk, and Karmyn Baer; April 6 – Tom Wright. PASTOR MACE talking to us about

FAITH: The just shall live by faith. Faith is the practical work in believing. When we see an object that looks like a chair, we place our faith that it will work as a chair and hold us without falling to the ground. Jesus is the founder and perfector of our faith. God allows the righteous to walk through trials and testing to build their faith. The righteous are called to live by faith and not shrink back from their belief. We are also taught by grace you have been saved through faith. So, faith in Jesus is needed to live in the kingdom of God. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Faith is first an assurance. Our assurance comes from the truth of living in the kingdom of God and experiencing the glory of God. The evidence is found in God’s word. Also, faith is a conviction that is built over time in the kingdom of

NMUMC to host drive-thru dinner

The United Methodist Church will be hosting a Drive-Thru Community Dinner on Friday, April 9, beginning at 4 p.m. while supplies last at the North Manchester United Methodist Church located at 306 East Second Street. Menu includes Baked Steak Dinner, mashed potatoes, green beans, and dessert. Cost is a freewill donation. For pick up note: The parking lot will be one-way IN from 3rd and 2nd streets, and OUT only onto Sycamore Street. Loading will be on the passenger side under the carport. The public is welcome. CCC COMMUNITY DINNER MARCH 31: The Congregational Christian Church will host a Drive Thru Community Dinner on Wednesday, Mar 31 from 5-6:30 p.m. or until meals are gone. This month’s menu is Spaghetti, vegetable, garlic toast and cookie. Drive thru/walk up line enters from W. Fourth Street. A freewill donation is accepted for the “Raise the Roof ” Campaign. The

individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one. Participant will need to purchase a workbook at a cost of $15. 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. church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street. COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE APRIL 2: The Fellowship of Churches and local pastors will hold a community Good Friday services on April 2 beginning at noon. The service will be held at Victory Christian Fellowship, 112 W. Main Street. A love offering will be received for the Fellowship of Churches ministry. All are welcomed to attend the service. GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP: McKee Mortuary, Inc and the Congregational Christian Church have partnered together to offer the community GriefShare, a 13 week session of discussion, video seminars and

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God. The longer we walk with God and see His glory, the more evidence there is to place our faith in. Faith brings an action to our belief. The Centurion in Luke 7 was a man of faith. He first heard about Jesus. Faith comes from hearing, hearing the word of God. Our world is filled with a lot of belief systems and gods. As followers of God, we need to make sure we know His word and also speak his word. We must know his truth so we can discern truth from falsehood. Not everything on Facebook is true. Fact checkers will roll over on that one! You need to know who are fact checkers and sharing truth. The evidence is found when held up against God’s word. God’s word is truth. Everything else must line up according to God’s truth. We need to speak truth so people in this world will hear the truth and come to a saving

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knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faith in God also leads us to Jesus who is the great I Am and gives us all we need for life and godliness. Faith will draw us toward the source of evidence that leads our conviction. Jesus is the one who gives us new life. In kingdom living, we must come to Jesus who is the object of our faith and leads into life eternal. The Centurion knew that Jesus could solve his dilemma and heal his servant. When we find ourselves separated from God, we are the ones who have strayed from His side. God is always nearby. Faith also leads to humility. We are humbled in the presence of a holy God. The Centurion did not feel worthy to have Jesus enter his home. Humility realizes our great need to be made right with God and it is only through Jesus and not of ourselves lest we boast. We realize

that we are simply sinners in need of grace and that grace is found only in Jesus Christ. Kingdom living is about an aweinspiring God who does great and wonderous things. The Centurion had faith in Jesus that He could just speak the word and his servant would be healed. When we seek God, we seek his kingdom, his reign and his rule. We relinquish our own control and will for the kingdom of God. We know by faith that what God does is good to show who love him. What God does, serves his kingdom and brings glory to his rule. Faith will rule your life. I CAN be reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm. Also by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10:00am to appear in the next weeks paper.


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Easter services planned at Dora Christian Church

Sunday, April 4, is Easter Sunday. A message from Preacher Mark of Dora Christian Church: Let’s celebrate today! If your church sings this song, sing it out: “Christ the Lord is risen today! Alleluia!” And if you are not able to attend church, take some time to praise God that Jesus is alive. With Christians around the world we can say, “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” Easter worship service at Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, will be April 4 at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The men’s group will serve breakfast between the two services at 9:00 a.m. The sermon theme for Easter is “Flames of Righteousness” based on Romans 6:9-12. Pastor Mark Wisniewski invites you to worship with them. Other activities at Dora Christian Church include a Ladies Aid meeting, April 1, at 7 p.m. and Good Friday service, April 2, at 7:00 p.m. The Lagro United Methodist Church, 1100 Main St., provides Drive Through Dinner Pick Up every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Pull up to the Fellowship Hall

door and they will load your ready-to-eat meals into your vehicle. No registration is required. Sunday School is 9:00-10:00 a.m. and the worship service starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Lagro Community Church. The Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-571-4639. The next mass at St. Patrick’s Church in Lagro will be Sunday, April 11, at 11:00 a.m. Janene Wisniewski is still collecting pictures, bulletins, newsletters, or any other memorabilia for a memory wall to celebrate Dora Christian Church’s

150th anniversary (1871 – 2021). Please contact her at 260906-6449 or email 1957cowgirl@gmail.co m if you have contributions or suggestions. Save the Date Postcards will be sent soon. If you have addresses for past members or attendees please let Janene know. The Homecoming Celebration is Sunday, September 19, 2021. “150 Years Strong in THE Faith; Thankful for the Past, Rejoicing in the Present, Preparing for the Future.” The deadline for placing orders for Dora Christian Church T-shirts is April 11. Contact Lynnette Good to place your order. March 31 is National Bunsen Burner Day, National Crayon Day, and National Little Red Wagon Day. Northfield High School had some artists who were finalists in the Wabash County Spring Art Show that was held virtually last week. Thanks to the Honeywell Center Educational Outreach Program for recognizing and showcasing student work. The finalists are: 8th grade – Madi Archer, Emma Bone, and Emma Warnock; 9th grade – Ryan Burnett,

North Manchester ...continued from Page 16 Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester. THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc. Everything is FREE. There is a cozy nook with kid-size chairs and stocked with age appropriate books donated by the Manchester Public Library and others. Children may choose a book to keep. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays

from 1 to 4 p.m. FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. Manchester. NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address

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Eden Hoover, and Jaycie Krom; 10th grade – Avry Napier and Jessica Ray; 11th grade – Ainsley Dale; 12th grade – Bailei Byers, Grant Dale, Jasmine Fisher, Ethan Galbraith, Maddie Lloyd, Chloe Miller, Trinity Shockome, and Clayton Tomlinson. Congratulations to all! Northfield High School student Grant Dale was awarded 2 National Medals in the Scholastics National Awards for his artwork. Grant was awarded a National Gold Medal for his ceramic piece ‘Vlad the Impaled’, and a National Silver Medal with Distinction for his Portfolio (1 of 30 awarded nationally). An interest in history teamed with a project in a Northfield English class led to an entrepreneurial idea for Keaton Stout, Clay Herring, Ben Kissel, and Ethan Galbraith. They have created Arklight Historical

Tours to educate and entertain the inhabitants and visitors of Wabash. They will also partner with other small businesses to hopefully be a real benefit to the local economy. They thank Mr. Sincroft, their English teacher, and Mr. Bahney for their willingness to support them with time and advice in this entrepreneurial idea. We wish them success! Northfield calendar: April 1 – the 6th grade students will visit Northfield High School; April 2 to 8 – Spring Break for MSD students. Metro North is seeking the names of children who are eligible for the Metro North Kindergarten Class for the 2021/2022 school year. If you know of any of these children, have their parents sign them up for Kindergarten Round-Up. The junior class of Northfield High School is selling Scentsy scent circles to raise funds for

their post prom celebrations. See any Junior class member to order. For parents of 8th graders: there is an 18-minute video about how to pay for college or career training beyond high school, and earn a $20 scholarship for your 8th grader’s Early Award Scholarship Fund. The link can be found on Northfield’s Facebook page or http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=g542OR 2qKZg. Norse Honor Students for the week of March 19: Spencer and Chevy. Chevy was caught for helping on the bus route when the road conditions were a lit-

tle slick on Monday afternoon. Spencer was caught for helping in the classroom. Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of James (Jamie) Miller. Lagro Happy Birthdays: A late Happy Birthday to my husband Richard on March 21. OOPS! March 30 – Lynn Swain; April 3 – Jordan Frye; April 4 – Susie Snyder; Aril 6 – Michael Swope. If you want your birthday or anniversary listed, please contact me at my email address listed above, or my cell phone 260-571-2577. Also, we would like to publicize your community happenings. Let’s share the news!


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Red Cross in need of blood donors The American Red Cross is calling for donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, to race to give blood and help refuel the blood supply. People in Wabash County can donate blood at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, located at 1306 Beckley Street on April 1, 2021 from noon to 6 p.m. This spring, the Red Cross is teaming up with Indy Car to urge people to help keep the blood supply on track by donating blood or platelets. Schedule a donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. As a special thank-you, those who come to give blood or platelets April 115 will automatically be

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