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Hobby turns into family business Clover Blossom Honey to be honored at dinner

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Although it’s been in business since 1959, Clover Blossom Honey could be one of the best kept secrets in Wabash County.

“We’re probably better known out of the state than we are in Wabash County,” said Don Shenefield who started the business.

Today, Clover Blossom Honey, located in LaFontaine, is owned by Don’s son Dave, and includes three generations of family on staff.

On March 10, the Shenefield family will be honored as the 2020 Farm Family of the Year at Grow Wabash County’s annual Salute to Agriculture dinner.

“I started the business in 1959 as a hobby,” Don said.

“A friend of mine bought a bunch of bees in Kokomo and he didn’t have the money to pay for them, so he asked me if I would buy half of them, and that was a mistake. Then I had three or four big outfits around that wanted to sell me bees, so I gradually got to the point after 10 years, two jobs and four hours sleep … I decided I either had to do this or that, and if I was going to use my energies to build a business, I might as well build my own instead of somebody else’s.”

But the start of the business can trace its roots back even further.

“My great-grandfather had a couple of bee hives in the orchard,” Dave said. “(Dad) started his hobby in 1959, and, of course, I was a kid and as long as my feet were under his table, I did what he said, and so I worked with the bees.

“I hated bees. I was never so glad to graduate high school so I could get away from bees.”

Following a stint in the U.S. Army, Dave rejoined the business in 1974 when it operated a mere 700 hives.

“My brothers, they didn’t care for it too much because the work always came before other activities,” Dave’s sister, Beth Shenefield, said.

Beth, as well as Dave’s son Derek Shenefield both work in the family business.

“It’s in my blood, I think it’s in (Derek’s) blood,” she said.

“We’re very blessed to walk into something like this. It’s rewarding because we make a living at it, but it’s rewarding because we’re providing a service that’s a good thing. I left for a little bit, but I came back because this is what I love.”

Derek said “it’s a big deal, it really is. For my Grandpa to start this, and then my Dad to come back, and my aunt and everyone to be involved with, it means a lot.

It’s important to keep it going. And it’s a

Members of the Clover Blossom Honey staff and Shenefield family members are (front, from left) Beth Shenefield, Don Shenefield, Devin Case (back row, from left), Derek Shenefield, Drake Shenefield, Danielle Shenefield, Dave Shenefield and Gloria Shenefield

valuable business … because the service the honeybees provide the world is really a big deal.

“It’s a lot of hard work. It takes away a lot of family time. But that’s part of the advantage of being a family business. You kind of have that family time while you’re at work.”

Dave said having family members want to join the business felt great because “it really made you feel like you were doing something worthwhile.”

“You can have the relationship of not only them being your family, but you get to work with them,” he continued.

“It gives you plenty of opportunity to fight and disagree, but other than that, it’s pretty good.”

Clover Blossom Honey is based on five acres of ground Don purchased in 1974. It operates at more than 150 locations through Northeast and Southern Indiana.

“So, our farm extends out basically three hours to the south, two hours to the north and an hour to the east and west,” Dave said. “That’s the

Clover Blossom Honey crew members work in the field last summer, harvesting the honey crop.

Photos by Joseph Slacian

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Woman’s Clubhouse to resume meetings, events

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com For the first time in a year, the Woman’s Clubhouse will open up for its regularly scheduled luncheon and program on Tuesday, March 9.

The program will feature Jason Kissel of ACRES Land Trust discussing “The Wildflowers of Wabash.”

Emmilee Dewey will provide a special dessert for those attending.

“Since we’re starting back up, we’re trying to get momentum back up,” Vice President Ellen Stouffer said.

Although closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, much work has taken place at the Clubhouse.

Work on the Woman’s Clubhouse porch took place while the facility was closed during the Work on the back porch has proCOVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Joseph Slacian gressed, and brick pillars are sched-

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uled to be laid over steel supports at the back of the building later this spring by Russel Quillen. Tim White has agreed to spray paint the port and stairs later this summer, and Quality Electric has installed security lights and porch lighting over the winter.

The third phase is to add gingerbread motif to the porch to match that of the front of the building.

“The porch has the most gorgeous floor in the world,” Stouffer said. “It’s Brazilian walnut and supposedly will last 100 years.

“We’ve been working on it, and we’ve got lots of neat things coming up with the use of the back porch.”

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First Friday activities planned Organized by Wabash Marketplace, First Friday takes place in Downtown Wabash on Friday, March 5 with hours from 5 – 8 pm. This free event features downtown shopping, food, live music, and kids’ activities!

First Friday in March will be filled with celebration! The theme is “Lucky & Lit”, honoring St. Patrick’s Day and the City of Wabash being the first electrically lit city in the world!

Trolley No. 85 will be running! Catch a ride at Veteran’s Plaza, Eagles Theatre, The Depot, YMCA, or the Charley Creek Inn Miami Entrance.

Free trolley rides are sponsored

by Beacon Credit Union.

Don’t forget to wear your “Lucky & Lit” T-shirts! There will be a chance to win a St. Patrick’s-theme gift basket featuring a Brumate Tumbler from Schlemmer’s Fire & Outdoor, howler with core five fill-up from Chapman’s Brewery, specialty candle and matches from Bellazo, and candy from Charley Creek Inn. To enter the giveaway, attend First Friday and post a photo on social media with the Lucky & Lit Tshirt visible. Use the hashtag #luckyandlit for entry. Must be 21 and older to enter.

Charley Creek Gardens sets Lunch & Learn Series events Reservations are open for the 2021 Charley Creek Gardens Lunch & Learn Series. On select Wednesdays, guests are invited to bring a lunch and enjoy free, horticulture-themed presentations and workshops in the Charley Creek Gardens Education and Resource Center.

The Lunch & Learn Series is a Honeywell Arts & Entertainment offeri ng and is sponsored by the City of Wabash.

2021 Lunch & Learn Series includes: Bird’s Nest Wreath – Wednesday, March 17 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

Welcome spring by creating a wreath for feathered friends to forage, just in time for nest making.

Wabash Co. ACRES Land Trust Natural Preserves – Wednesday, April 21 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

Wabash County ACRES Land Trust Executive Director Jason Kissel will review the six ACRES preserves in Wabash County and highlight the spring-blooming wildflowers in time to enjoy a springtime hike.

The Art of Kokedama – Wednesday, May 19 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

Create a Japanese string garden to

enjoy indoors while brightening your spring.

Quilting & Gardening – Kindred Crafts – Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

Learn how colors, textures, and patterns are the building blocks of any design.

Heaven on Earth Owner Cheryl Ross will explain how quilting and gardening are close cousins in the design world.

The Beauty of Quilt Gardens – Wednesday, Sept. 15 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

Piece together the simple and complex details of the delightful quilt garden design

technique.

Barn Quilts – Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

Learn of the history of the popular outdoor barn quilt decoration with an opportunity to create your own, miniature barn quilt block.

Holiday Door Décor – Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

Combine foraged and repurposed items to create a festive décor piece to display for the holidays.

Reservations are required and can be made online at HoneywellArts.org /lunch-and-learn or by calling the Honeywell Box Office at 260-563-1102.

MES plans Kindergarten Round-Up NORTH MANCHESTER — M a n c h e s t e r Elementary School Kindergarten RoundUp will be Thursday, March 11, from 1-7 p.m. at the M a n c h e s t e r Administration office.

Parents are reminded to bring a copy of their child’s birth certificate, a current

physical, a record of immunizations and an emergency care plan, if applicable.

Children should also be brought to Kindergarten RoundUp unless they attended one of the following preschools: Peace Patch, Head Start, Early Learning Center, or Manchester Elementary School.

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Participants in Thursday’s event pose with the official SEAL certificates, earned by Heartland Career Center. Pictured are (from left) former student AJ Stinger, former student Shelby Grumpp, former student Sam Green, HCC director Mark Hobbs, HCC internship coordinator Brian Evans, HCC principal Jon Higgins, HCC board president David Terflinger, and regional director of OWBLA Matt McGoyer. Photo by Mandy Mahan.

State agency honors Heartland with 7 SEALs

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Officials at the Indiana Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship (OWBLA), along with participating partners, officially recognized seven certified State Earn and Learns (SEALs) at Heartland Career Center at an event on Thursday, Feb. 25.

These SEALs include Diesel S e r v i c e s , N e t wo rk i n g / C y b e r Security, Criminal Justice, Auto Collison Repair, Industrial Electronics/Robotics, Construction, and Culinary Arts.

SEALs are structured, but flexible, programs that include an education component and onthe-job training component. SEALS focus on employer needs, with sustainable partnerships and embedded industry certifications.

They can last from weeks to years depending on employer, education, certification, or licensing requirements. They are designed to develop the skills that employers seek and are geared toward both adult and youth populations in any business or industry sector.

Matt McGoyer, regional director of OWBLA referred to HCC as “the cream of the crop when it comes to the number of partnerships that they have from an employer prospective.”

“We as the education and industry professionals, we really have a responsibility to help facilitate those early career opportunities to engage and retain our top performing youth,” said McGoyer. “In order to

keep our best and brightest, we must first make those students aware of the opportunities in their backyard.”

McGoyer also pointed out some key characteristics that have stood out while working with Heartland Career Center including teamwork, resiliency when it comes to COVID-19.

“I can honestly say that this group has continuously worked towards making these programs successful,” he said.

Brian Evans, HCC internship coordinator spoke next, highlighting how the SEALS certifications will help the school to create meaningful opportunities of work experience for students.

“A high school student’s perspective is limited due to minimal exposure in the workforce,” said Evans. “This process lets the students experience and explore career interest within many fields. Often times, these students develop and cultivate long standing contacts and relationships with local business employers.

These relationships serve the student with valuable future resources of information and employment opportunities. These relationships serve the businesses by providing a pipeline resource of future talent and employment in strengthening their own workforce.”

Former Heartland students were recognized to exemplify how experiences with the programs offered at HCC help shape students into professionals.

Former HCC students recognized were: AJ Stinger, 2018 graduate from the

precision machining program. During his time as a student at HCC, he earned his NIMS Measurement, Materials and Safety certification and the NIMS Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout certification, Stinger went on to receive his Associates in Machine Tool Technology, his Bachelor’s in Mechanical engineering Technology and is now employed at H&R Industrial.

Shelby Grumpp, 2019 graduate from the Early Childhood Education program.

During her time at HCC, Shelby earned her Child D e v e l o p m e n t Associate and PrePAC. She is now earning her Associate’s in Human Services and is employed at Sharp Creek Elementary.

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Heartland students create robots Career and Technical Education (C.T.E.) students are teaming together to create autonomous robots, called BattleBots, as a collaborative project between the Welding and Industrial Electronics programs at Heartland Career Center. Between the two classes, there are approximately 50 students from the nine local schools participating in this yearly event.

Matthew Adams, the Industrial Electrical Instructor formulated a plan with Jack Holley, the Welding Technology Instructor, to have

their students create, design, and fabricate robots from simply an idea in their head.

“This is a project that uses the students brainstorms and brings them to reality, all while managing a team and pairing skills with other students from different schools. It simulates a real-world project,” said Adams.

The robots use student designs with simple motors, microprocessors, coded to create the robots’ movements during the competition, and sonar sensors, to locate and eliminate the opponent’s robot.

Holley is excited to

see his students use their skills in tangible ways.

“It gives the students practical skills in planning, fabrication, assembly, trouble shooting and collaboration,” he said.

“Students learn how their work and planning affect others around them, good and bad, either making their work easier or harder.”

The project will last through February into early March after which a BattleBot Competition will take place.

“I like doing these types of things at home,” said Peru High School partici-

pant, Joseph Moon.

“The hardest part is now getting my ideas out of my head and explaining it to others in a way that is understandable and practical. Our design, much like a snowplow, involves a solid weight distribution, maximizing weight up front to create downward force and allowing the robot to elevate the opponent’s robot and force it out of the ring.”

“It took us several days to design a blueprint that made sense.

We are working with Xavier Miller from Southwood High School, to fabricate the robot. It’s a bal-

Southwood High School student Xavier Miller (right) grinds his welds on the robotic project to create a smooth surface. Peru High School Student Joseph Moon (left) and Wabash High School Student Trey Wright (middle) look on. Photo provided. ance, we want it heavy and sleek, yet light enough to be mobile in the ring,” said Trey Wright,

Wabash High School participant.

“Each robot team will compete in the March BattleBot event once

Heartland his Commercial Driver’s License while at HCC and went on to be employed with Eads & Sons Bulldozing.

Larry Eggers, of Wabash Trucking shared his experience with Heartland Career Center’s programs.

“One thing we see with students coming out of Heartland is that they are not just

all robots are constructed and troubleshooting is complete.”

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being pushed through a three-week school, like many of the schools that adults go through,” he said.

“When they come in, I am confident knowing that they know what they are doing and that they got a great foundation for what we need from them. And we can teach them the rest, but the foundation has been laid there.”

With the SEAL certifications at HCC, the offered programs will continue to give students experience and confidence when they are ready to enter the workforce within their communities.

For more information about Heartland Career Center, visit hcc.k12.in.us.

For more information on OWBLA, visit inwbl.com.

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Fire claims 3 Miami County siblings

By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com

On Saturday, Feb. 27, a house fire at 13475 South Miami County Road 300 East, resulted in the deaths of three children ages 18 months, 5 years and 6 years.

According to Sgt. Tony Slocum of the Indiana State Police, at approximately 10:48 a.m., a 911 call was made to the Miami County Central Dispatch Center reporting a possible fire at a home at 13475 South Miami County Road, 300 East. The caller, Laura Gingerich, 27, a resident of the home, reported heavy smoke and that her three children were trapped inside the residence. The first extinguishing fire unit arrived 16 minutes after the 911 call came into central dispatch. Fire units made a quick entry into the home and recovered the three children in a secondfloor room that contained heavy smoke.

The children were all found unconscious and not breathing.

Police officers, multiple firefighters, and paramedics started life-saving measures including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Miracle Gingerich, 6, was transported by ambulance to a Kokomo hospital. Steven Gingerich, 5, and Wilma Gingerich, 18 months, were transported by ambulance to Dukes Memorial Hospital. All three children died.

Early evidence indicates that Laura Gingerich was in a downstairs bathroom while the children were in a second-floor room. Laura Gingerich smelled smoke and tried to get to her children,

but the smoke was allegedly too thick for her to reach them.

That is when she called 911.

This is an active investigation led by the Miami County Sheriff ’s Office in conjunction with the Indiana Fire Marshal’s Office. At this time, the cause of the fire nor what caused the children’s deaths has been determined. An autopsy will be scheduled.

Numerous agencies were assisting the Miami County Sheriff ’s Office at the scene to include the Amboy Fire Department, the Converse Fire Department, the Galveston Fire Department, the Pipe Creek Fire Department, the Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, and the Indiana Fire Marshal’s Office.

Two of the three children were students at Pipe Creek Elementary School which is part of the Maconaquah School Corporation. Emails were sent to families who had classmates of Miracle Gingerich and Steven Gingerich. Officials wanted the families have the opportunity to talk to their children about the loss and begin the healing process at home before going to class Monday.

The corporation also sent out the following message to the community through their Facebook account: “To our community - It is with deep sorrow that Maconaquah School Corporation acknowledges the passing of two Pipe Creek students, Miracle and Steven Gingerich, as well as their oneyear-old sister, Wilma, all who tragically passed away

today, Feb. 27 in a house fire.

“Our students and staff are devastated by the loss of the Gingerich children.

Both Miracle and Steven had contagious smiles and a bubbly energy that will be sorrowfully missed by their teachers and many friends.

“My heart and the hearts of Pipe Creek and Maconaquah staff are absolutely broken over this devastating loss. We send our deepest thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of the Gingerich children,” said Pipe Creek Principal, Laura Fulton.

Counselors were available for all students Monday, March 1, and they will continue to be available for students and staff throughout the entire week. Building principals were available

by phone and email throughout this weekend as a source to help guide students and parents through this tragic event.

Later on, the corporation released another message to the public as to how they were going to work with students and staff through the grieving process and how the public could help the family who lost all three of their children.

“The event that took place this weekend was absolutely heartbreaking for all of those who knew the Gingerich family,” the message said.

“It is travesties such as this that really make you lean on your community, and the love and compassion that has been poured over our Maconaquah family and the family and friends of Steven and

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Miracle has been incredible. We truly appreciate all of the support as we work to find healing for students and staff who have been affected by this loss.

“This week, counselors within our corporation will be on campus at Pipe Creek Elementary school as a resource to help walk students and staff through the grieving process.

Counselors will be available to meet with students one on one if needed and will also circulate through classrooms to relieve individuals who might need to process this weekend’s events away from a group setting.

We encourage parents to reach out to our administrators and counseling staff with any questions, concerns, or guidance on how we might best help your child cope.

“At this time, we feel it is very important to give the immediate family time and space to grieve. We have reached out to extended family and are working closely with them to determine how our corporation and community can best help those involved. At this time, we have established a fund for the family of Miracle, Steven, and Wilma, and any person interested in contributing

can drop off donations to the Maconaquah Administration Building at 7932 South Strawtown Pike, Bunker Hill, IN 46914. Checks can be made out to Maconaquah School Corporation. We also ask that any questions related to donations be directed to our corporate office at 765-689-9131 ext.

1100.

“We sincerely thank each and every one of you for the outpouring of kindness and generosity and will continue to update our community as information is made available to us.”

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Clover Blossom Honey ground we cover, where the bees are.”

The business eventually grew from the 700 hives to 2,000 hives.

“More family got involved.

My son Derek got out of the Navy, so we had to add more bees,” Dave continued.

It now operates 3,000 hives throughout the aforementioned locations around Indiana.

“Derek thought we need 5,000 hives, but when he found out how much it takes to run 3,000,” Dave said, “he decided 3,000 was a good number.”

The business has five full-time and one part-time employee that work year around, Beth said, with more in the fall when it is time to extract the honey from the hives.

The operation is basically a year-round business. Once the season ends in Indiana and cold weather sets in, the business ships about 2,000 hives to California where the bees are used to help pollinate that state’s almond crops.

That is one of the ways the business has

changed over the years, Don believes.

“Back then, they thought pollination, we ought to do for nothing,” he said.

“But now it’s gotten to a point where if you’re not in pollination, you can’t make a living at it.”

California needs 1.6 million hives of bees just to pollinate almonds, Dave noted.

“Eighty percent of the almonds that are grown in the world are from California,” he continued. “In California, there are only 200,000 hives of bees, and California isn’t really sustainable for them.”

California beekeepers, he noted, move their hives to the Northwest to help with honey production there.

“We moved our bees out there because in the wintertime bees aren’t doing anything here except huddling up to try to stay warm,” Dave said. “It was a business decision to grow and to buy things and to make our jobs easier here.

“Bees from all over the United States have to go to California for this event. It’s the largest pollinating event that happens in the world.”

Are there plans to grow the business in the future? It all depends, Dave said.

“There’s plenty of room for growth here,” he said. “Our marketing scheme … we were in a lot of grocery stores. But then we had to do more care with the bees, so we had to still get rid of the volume of honey, but we still had to deal with the bees ... .

“We started selling in drums so we could sell the same volume, but just less customers. The bee care needed to be more … so now a lot of customers come to us. A lot of beekeepers don’t grow enough honey, so we sell drums, buckets, even bottles to beekeepers.

“So, there’s plenty of opportunity if one of my granddaughters, grandsons, cousins, or whatever, want to go back into marketing

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and bottling honey, they can do that.

There’s plenty of opportunity. But at my age, I’m just going to take care of bees and not worry about marketing anymore.”

In addition to working with the bees, Dave Shenefield can be considered an ambassador for the industry, often working and mentoring younger beekeepers. He also has worked several years at the Wabash County Farm Bureau Ag Day at the Wabash County Fairgrounds, at which

fourth graders from around the county learn about life on the farm.

“I’ve always enjoyed kids,” he said.

“It’s a joy to be able to share your knowledge with these kids in a venue which I really appreciate. Kids, they’ve got to learn from a book and listen to your lectures, but at the fairgrounds it’s totally amazing because you get to interact with them, and talk about bees and ask them questions.

“Mentoring … I not only do that in the community, but I do it

with young beekeepers throughout our state, throughout Indiana.

The thing about beekeeping, nobody’s a threat to one another.

It’s so hard to keep your bees alive.

There’s plenty of opportunity for all beekeepers. Just sharing my knowledge and helping give them an opportunity to be successful … I enjoy that quite a bit.”

Like any part of the ag industry, beekeeping can have its pitfalls. The most obvious is, of course, bee stings.

“Bee stings, when you get stung a lot it doesn’t swell up as much,” Dave said. “That’s the good thing. The bad thing is it still hurts, and it hurts just like the first time you got stung. The pain is there.

“But it’s just like a mechanic who busts his knuckles, or if you get a papercut working in your office, it’s just part of the job. You rub it off and go on.”

Don agreed that it’s part of the job.

But, he said, “honeybee sting hurts a lot less than the sting of punching a time clock.

A honeybee sting, five minutes and it’s gone, but that factory clock, it’s there.”

All the family mem-

bers were proud to be named the Farm Family of the Year.

“It’s an honor to be chosen with that, to be recognized, like you kind of done something’s that’s worthwhile,” Dave said. “I’ve been involved in a lot of different things.

Now all I want to be is a beekeeper. It’s an honor to be chosen, but it’s not really necessary for me at this point in time.”

Don said he appreciates the honor, noting that it will help people realize what their business is.

“Farm Family of the Year, that’s kind of a big deal,” Derek said.

“Beekeepers, we’re kind of the stepchild of the agriculture community. Nobody knows what a beekeeper does. A lot of people appreciate it, but it’s just a small part of the agriculture community.

“To be recognized, it means a lot to the family and the beekeeping industry as a whole.”

Beth agreed, noting, “it means a lot to be recognized. It’s been a long time coming.”

The 2021 Salute to Ag Dinner will take place at 6:30 p.m.

March 10 at the Heartland REMC building, 350 Wedcor Ave. in Wabash.

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Choices are afforded equal status for everyone.

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Roann Lions seek info for calendars

For those who may be new to the community, or do not know, the Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club sells a Community Calendar each year with names, birthdays, and anniversaries of the people who buy a calendar.

This is for couples, and their children who still live at home.

Once the children have established their own residence, Lions officials ask that you please contact us to take their names off, or, they can purchase a calendar too. The club pays the calendar company for each name printed on the calendar. Officials recently went through the calendar, and the card file, and took off names and anniversaries of those who have passed away, or no longer purchase a calendar. However, they do not know all the names on the calendar.

Here are the names that they do not know if they buy a calendar, or are children of a parent who does: Wyatt Bickel, Tiffany Clark, Jacob Ellis, Joel Ellis, Camerson Johnson, Hunter Kendal, Kandi Jacobs, Tyler Jacobs, Lile Koonce, Brady Layne, Easton Olinger, Athena Stafford, Robert and Andrea Bakehorn, and Mr. & Mrs. Phil Hendrick.

Please contact Donna Harman at 765-833-5663 if you know of any of these names that need to be removed, or if you would like to purchase a calendar and add your family’s birthday and/or anniversary. If not contacted before April 20, they will be taken off.

This is the main project for the Roann Lions Club. The money earned from the sale of the calendars help to earn money to be a service to the Roann Community. The calendars are $7 each.

The calendar runs from July 1 to June 30. This is the International Lions Club calendar year.

We deliver the calendars to you in June.

Also, if you would like to join the Roann Lions Club, we meet the first Thursday of

the month at the Roann Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.

THE ROANN Volunteer Fire Department wants to thank everyone who came out and supported them during their fundraiser on February 27th. They were very pleased with the turn out.

SO PROUD of the Northfield Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team for an outstanding year. Winning the County Tourney, TRC, Sectional and Regional. So much fun watching you play. Good job to the girls and coaches!

CONTINUE PRAYING for: Don Richardson, Coy Eads (grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook), Rex Renz, Larry Smalley, Jeff Warnock and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all.

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4 – James Deck, Jr.; March 5 – Ruth Ann Dyson; March 6 – Randall Birk; March 7 – Cory Donaldson; March 8 – Drew Rensberger and Duane Trump; March 9 – Mike Slee.

PASTOR MACE talks about living in the kingdom of God: Living in the kingdom of God does not destroy the Old Testament law, but fulfills the law and gives eternal life to those who call upon the Lord Jesus Christ as their savior. The Old Testament law was recorded for our instruction and encouragement so that we would know the righteousness of

porch as much as possible, such as a site to watch softball games at the adjacent diamond while having meals of such things as hot dogs and hamburgers.

“We’re looking to turn the Woman’s Clubhouse into a micro-mini wedding destination,” she continued. “We’re going to be adding that.”

In addition, the Clubhouse will host a fundraising dinner during August to coincide with Wabash native and noted author Gene Stratton Porter’s birthday.

“We’re going to have a tour of Hopewell with the trolley, then be coming back here for hors d’oeuvres and birthday cake here,” Allen said. “We may have a guest speaker to talk about Gene Stratton Porter.”

Tri Kappa Sorority has donated a grill, so Clubhouse officials are planning evenings for grilling such things as steaks and serving them on the porch.

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...continued from Page 1 During the meeting, Clubhouse members will celebrate its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places by hanging of signs.

One, donated by Bill Stouffer, will hang on the front porch. A lager sign telling the history of the building will be posted closer to Hill Street sometime later this summer.

The Clubhouse has been on the National Register since 1988.

“I thought we needed to apply,” Ellen Stouffer said, noting that she checked with Indiana Landmark officials.

“Because we were within a (West Wabash) Historic District, we were already included.”

The building was designed and built by Joseph Hipskind.

It was originally an orphanage, and then served for a time as Wabash County Hospital.

It was slated to be razed in 2006, but Clubhouse members

fought to keep it open and it has since undergone much renovation.

“That summer, just by asking people, we raised something like $40,000 just in the community because they did love the Clubhouse and they didn’t want it torn down,” Stouffer said.

The Woman’s Club is now in its 132nd year, and is only one of three in Indiana still in its original building, with its original bylaws.

The group is about $7,000 away from meeting its goal for work on the back porch.

Anyone interested in donating may call Ellen Stouffer at 260-571-5339.

Anyone interested in attending the Clubhouse meeting should call Carol McDonald, 260-563-2331, or Mary Delauter at 260-563-6613, for reservations. Those interested in reserving the site for parties or meetings may call McDonald.

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LaFontaine librarian ready for next chapter

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com

LAFONTAINE — Janice Dawes began as the librarian at Troyer Memorial Library, LaFontaine in 1981 following the retirement of Hazel Young. Young had been the librarian since the library’s opening in 1973, so Dawes had some big shoes to fill, and she has been filling those shoes for 40 years,

before retiring this year.

“When I was offered the position in 1981, I couldn’t refuse because I loved books, loved to serve my community, enjoyed interacting with people, and wanted to help fulfill Mr. Troyer’s dream,” Dawes told The Paper of Wabash County.

Chester E. Troyer and his wife, Cleo, had moved from their farm southwest of LaFontaine in 1960

when the Army Corps of Engineers purchased their land for the Mississinewa Reservoir project.

They built a home in LaFontaine and lived there several years before donating it to the town of LaFontaine because Troyer wanted everyone to have the opportunity to read.

Troyer was known as the “World’s Corn King,” after winning corn competitions at the International

Grain Shows for four years. He believed reading books, hard work, and long hours contributed to his success. He began the library collection with his own personal six thousand books.

Mrs. Troyer died in 1972 and Chester Troyer died in 1975, but their legacy lives on.

“My father farmed for Mr. Troyer by raising seed corn and hogs for him for over 40 years so I grew up

involved with the farming operation and knowing Mr. Troyer,” said Dawes.

“I also worked for him as a teenager, as did many teens in the community. I de-tasseled corn and worked in the seed nursery and his gladiola field.

Raising gladiolas was his hobby and he won several awards for his displays at Gladiola Shows. The gladiola flower symbolizes strength of character

Janice Dawes, Troyer Memorial Library librarian for the past 40 years, poses with a book on the history of Indiana inside of the Lafontaine library. Photo provided. and integrity, which were attributes that fit Chester’s personality.”

While working at the library, Dawes also worked half days at Southwood Elementary for 20 years, retiring from that position in 1998, as well as helping to maintain the farm.

After being born and raised on the LaFontaine area farm and graduating from LaFontaine High School, Dawes married her high school sweetheart, Ralph and together they have operated a Holstein Dairy farm for the entirety of their 65year marriage. The farming continues.

Together Ralph and Janice had four children who all continue to live in Wabash County, Deb (Jan) Finch, Kathie Dawes, Greg (Deb) Dawes, and Lisa (Jerry) Enyeart. They also have seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Dawes looks forward to spending more time with her great-grandchildren following retirement.

Aside from her time working at the library and farming, Dawes and her husband have enjoyed vacationing with many friends on motorcycles and have made many friends square dancing and country dancing.

They are active in the LaFontaine United Methodist Church and have been members for many years.

The couple has served on numerous committees there through the

years, but especially loved serving as youth counselors participating in many mission trips, having the opportunity to serve on a mission trip out of the country to Honduras.

Dawes has also been active in her community in various ways through the years, including being a member of the LaFontaine Liberty Belles Home Extension Club for many years, as well as the LaFontaine Literary Club, and more recently, the new LaFontaine History Club. She is also a member of the Wabash Women’s Clubhouse, a couple of bridge clubs, and the local book club.

Although Dawes has many facets to her life, she told The Paper that her position at the library has been very fulfilling.

“I have never regretted taking the job,” she said. “I have learned to serve the people personally, to learn what they enjoy reading, and through the years have delivered books to members who became shut-ins and could no longer come to the library.”

Dawes reminisced on happenings during her time at the library.

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Donna Burchick, 77

Mary Ann Hooker Spangle, 89

Loved children

Aug. 25, 1931 – Feb. 26, 2021

July 15, 1943 – Feb. 22, 2021 Donna Burchick, 77, of Amboy, passed away at 1:45 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at her residence with her loving husband, Michael, by her side.

Donna was born on July 15, 1943 in Peru to the late Lester and Edna May (Snyder) Johnston. She was the oldest of five children: Johnny (Peggy) Johnston of Fort Wayne, Mary Johnston of Marion, Tom (Esther) Johnston of Texas and Sherry (Dave) Mossburg of Marion.

Donna was a graduate of Marion High School. She was employed at RCA in Marion and then retired from Bell Fibre Packaging, where she managed the design and purchase of wooden pallets.

Donna attended St. Paul’s Catholic Church. She helped form a pro-life counseling group called, Alternatives to Abortion. Donna used her home as an office to counsel pregnant women, do pregnancy test and show slides of growth stages of the fetus. She helped save over 100 children from being aborted. One day in a grocery store a woman with a toddler in hand came up to her and exclaimed to her child, “That’s the woman who saved your life.”

Donna married Michael Burchick in 1992. They bought a log cabin in Amboy that was big enough to accommodate gatherings of family and friends for meals, card games, gardening, canning, music and a large Christmas village with hand-crafted buildings.

She has twice survived cancer surgery, leaving her unable to bear more children. Her love of children led her to become known as “Aunt Donna”, whether or not there was a genetic relationship.

Donna is survived by her husband Michael Burchick; son, Scott (Amy) Roark, of Florida and one granddaughter, Adysen Roark and step-grandson, Cameron Osborne. She was preceded in death by one brother, Tom Johnston.

Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, with Father Levi Nkwocha officiating. Graveside internment was at Gardens of Memory in Marion.

Calling was Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to St. Bernard Catholic Elementary School, 191 N. Cass Street, Wabash, IN 46992.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Annabelle Long, 87 Enjoyed reading June 30, 1933 – Feb. 27, 2021 Annabelle “Ann” Long, 87, of rural Peru, formerly of Wabash, died at 8:55 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at her home. She was born June 30, 1933 in North Grove, to Atlee and Mary (Hostetler) Miller.

Ann was a 1951 graduate of Clay Township High School in Miami County. She married Alvin A. Long in North Grove, on Jan. 26, 1962; he died Jan. 16, 1999. Ann was a homemaker and a member of the First Church of Christ in Peru. She enjoyed reading, watching westerns and game shows on television, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by eight children, Michael (Christy) Long of Peru, Lori (William “Bill”) Hitchcock of New Haven, Scott (Jackie) Long of Wabash, and Eric (Melissa) Long of Anderson, Kay (Robert) Radel of Peru, Suzy (Tony) Peterka of Dayton, Ohio, Howard (Tina) Long and Dale Long, both of Peru; 22 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles and Eldon Miller; and three sisters, Ruth Avery, Dorothea Schmittou, and Betty Miller.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Evangelist Shane Capps officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is First Church of Christ in Peru.

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

Eugene “Gene” Hyden, 77 Enjoyed tinkering on small engines April 20, 1943 – Feb. 25, 2021 Eugene J. “Gene” Hyden, 77, of Wabash, died at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at his home.

He was born April 20, 1943 in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Howard H. and Dolla Mae Fraley Hyden.

Gene married Judy C. Music in Wabash on Nov. 23, 1963; she died on Jan. 14, 2012. He worked most of his life at Kunkle Foundry in Andrews and retired from Manchester Foundry in North Manchester. Gene enjoyed tinkering on small engines.

He is survived by two children, Cricket (Dale) Slee of Wabash, and William (Heather) Hyden of Indianapolis; four grandchildren, Ethan Waymire of Indianapolis, Kristin (George) Unger of Wabash, Heather Slee of Terre Haute, and Lane A. Hyden of Port Richey, Fla.; three great-grandchildren MaKinley and BrayLynn Unger, both of Wabash, and Hendrix Pittman of Terre Haute; sisters and brother, Freda Bradford and Howard “Norman” Hyden, both of Roann, and Lotressa (Roy) Kinder of Prestonsburg, Ky. He was also preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Steven Dewayne Hyden, who died in 1969; and sister Nova Bradley.

Funeral services and calling were Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial is in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

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Mary Ann Hooker Spangle, 89, of rural Roann, died at 12:15 a.m., Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

She was born Aug. 25, 1931 in Wabash to Cloyd Watson and Vera (Allison) James.

Mary was a 1949 graduate of Chippewa High School. She worked as a nurse’s aide at the Wabash County Hospital, retiring in 1996. Mary enjoyed bird watching, listening to music, reading, and especially loved her family.

She is survived by seven children, Thomas (Donna) Hooker of Monroe, Ohio, David (Jean) Hooker of Logansport, Rebecca Hooker of Raymond, N.H, Susan (Jack) Pugh of Wabash, Patricia Hammons of North Manchester, John (Michelle) Hooker of Alton, N.H., and James (Erni) Hooker of Roann; 13 grandchildren, several great and great great grandchildren; and her brother, Steve (Laurie) James of Roann. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Jack and Richard Watson; two sisters, Virginia Watson and Dorothy Utter; and her halfbrother, William James. Private services will occur.

Steven King, 62 Oct. 28, 1958 – Feb. 24, 2021

Steven (Steve) King, 62, Wabash fell asleep in death at home on Wednesday Feb. 24, 2021 at 8:30 a.m., after several months of a strong fight with liver failure, with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 28, 1958 to Edmon J and Janice (Cramer) King.

Steve was a 1977 graduate of Wabash Hgh School. His work over the years included Brown From Wabash, CMI Caastings, and his favorite job was painting water towers. He loved NASCAR, the Chicago Bears, and the Chicago Cubs. All who knew him, knew him to be a mild and gentle soul. Steve is survived by his children, Steven J. King, Samantha L. King and Jenn Weaver; sister Debbi Hipskind; and four brothers, David A. King of Fort Wayne, Greg L. King, Mark W. (Lisa) King, and Tom King, all of Wabash; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death along with a brother, Michael King.

There will be no visitation or services at this time. A family memorial will be scheduled later in the Spring. A special thanks to Heartland Health Care and Hospice, Fort Wayne, for their amazing and compassionate staff who helped Steve and his family through his journey.

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Everett “Gene” Davis, 83 Army veteran

Joseph Bakehorn, 94 Navy veteran

April 16, 1937 – Feb. 20, 2021

June 20, 1926 – Feb. 28, 2021

Everett E. “Gene” Davis, 83, of Wabash, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on April 16, 1937, in Indianapolis, to the late Albertus and Ethel Davis.

Gene graduated from Bedford High School in 1955.

He married Norma Jean Viers on Nov. 13, 1959. He then married Anna McKillip; she passed away Dec. of 2013.

He served in the United States Army and the United States Air Force. Gene retired as foreman from PSI, currently Duke Energy.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 15, Wabash.

Gene is survived by two sons, Bradley Davis and Michael (Amy) Davis, both of Wabash; daughter, Stephanie (Randall) Frye, of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Zachariah Davis, of Louisville, Ky., Jordan (Sephie) Frye, of New Haven, Seth (Lauren) Frye, of Hendersonville, Tenn., Austin (Haley) Frye, of Wabash, Peyton Frye, of Wabash, Isaak Davis, of Wabash and Isabel Davis, of Wabash; and one great-grandchild, Kallie Davis, of Louisville; sister Shirley (Harry) Brewer, of Marion.

He is preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.

A private family memorial service will be held at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to the Parkinsons Foundation, 14350 Mundy Drive, Suite 800 #181, Noblesville, IN 46060.

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Joseph Earl Bakehorn, 94, of Wabash, died at 7:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at his home.

He was born June 20, 1926 in Wabash, to Ralph E. and Lura Delight (Kistler) Bakehorn.

Joe attended Wabash High School. He worked for James Stefanatos Sr. shining shoes, delivered milk for Brewers Dairy, and also worked at the dairy, washing milk bottles and milk cans.

Joe joined the U.S. Navy on July 3, 1943, served on the USS Tripoli Aircraft Carrier, and was discharged Dec. 7, 1945.

He married Barbara Jean Martin in Wabash on June 29, 1947.

Joe worked in the foundry at Ford Meter Box for 43 years and five months, retiring in 1989 as the Assistant Foundry Manager.

He was a member of the Wabash Alliance Church, the American Foundry Association, and the local chapter of the AARP. Joe was a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels and also a volunteer helper of the Red Cross Mobile Blood Drive.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jean Bakehorn of Wabash; two daughters, Linda Sue (Gary) Vigar of Fort Myers, Fla., and Pamela (Tim) Harman of Union, Mich.; eight grandchildren, Gerald Vigar Jr. of Wabash, Valerie Braden of Elkins, W. Va., Rachel Vigar of Mapleton, Ill., Matthew Vigar of Irwin, Pa., Todd Houser and Jeremy Houser, both of LaFontaine, Tameka Perez of Glen Burnie, Md., and Daniel Townsend of Elkhart; 19 great-grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren; and his sister, Shirley Ann Shanabarger of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, LeRoy, Harold, Truman “Bud”, Paul, and Ralph Bakehorn Jr.; and three sisters, Louis Thixton, Mildred Bullins, and Betty Jean Brim.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, March 5, 2021, at Wabash Alliance Church, Wabash, with Todd Render officiating. Burial will be in Mississinewa Cemetery, Somerset.

Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Thursday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Ellen Cross. 57 Enjoyed playing cards Oct. 29, 1963 – Feb. 22, 2021 Ellen Marie Cross, 57, North Manchester, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at the Autumn Ridge Cross in Wabash.

Born Oct. 29, 1963 in Logansport, she was the daughter of Paul and Carol S. (Hayden) Watts.

On Dec. 23, 1994, she was married to Danny Cross. She was a graduate of Manchester High School.

Ellen was a member of the Congressional Christian Church. She loved being at home where she enjoyed crossword puzzles, coloring and playing cards. She enjoyed spending time with her family and the companionship of her playful dog, Paco.

Surviving with her husband of 24 years, Danny Cross are her mother, Carol Watts; two daughters, Misty (Harold) Noel and Joelene Whiteman; four sisters, Jane Hyde, Doris Eubank, Lois Tolson, and Kathryn Moore.

She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Watts and her sister, Laura Slusser.

A private family visitation will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Congressional Christian Church, 401 Walnut Street, North Manchester.

Barbara “Sue” Eltzroth, 75 Enjoyed puzzles May 13, 1945 – Feb. 26, 2021 Barbara “Sue” Eltzroth, 75, of Wabash, died at 2:53 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born May 13, 1945 in Harlan, Ky., to Brown and Cleo (Bourff) Miracle.

Sue married Harold Lee Eltzroth on Sept. 21, 1991 in Wabash; he died June 26, 2003. She worked at Dana Corporation in Andrews 10 years, and also was a cook at Cracker Barrel, Hardees, and Hoosier Point. Sue enjoyed working puzzles and playing computer games.

She is survived by five children, Terry (Marla) Collins of Cincinnati, Ohio, Kenneth (Susan) Fisher of Corydon, Penny (Jeff) White of Louisville, Ky., Tammy Richard and James O. Flohr, both of Wabash; 14 grandchildren, Corwin Flohr, Mikhael (Shelby) Flohr, Brian Flohr, Amanda Hitlaw, Timothy (Ashlee) Reed, Matthew Reed, Stephen Groenhof, Derek Groenhof, Jennifer (Spencer) Brown, Kylia (Rich) Wilson, Terry Sullivan, Kenny Fisher, Jr., McKendra Fisher, and Jonah Fisher; 15 great grandchildren; brother, James (Sara) Miracle, Sr. of Kokomo; and her sister, Margie Poole of Atlanta, Ga. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and one sister.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash with Terry Brewer officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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

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Police and fire reports Wabash Police Department Accidents Feb. 20 At 11:17 a.m., a vehicle driven by Bernard L. Marcum, 79, North Manchester collided with a parked vehicle on Market Street near Carroll Street.

Feb. 21 At 10:07 a.m., a vehicle driven by Linda L. Trent, 27, LaFontaine collided with a lawnmower on Falls Avenue near Fairway Drive.

Feb. 23 At 6:19 p.m., a vehicle driven

by Shelly S. Osborne, 58, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Kayla L. Fuller, 30, Wabash on Fulton Street near Cass Street.

Feb. 26 At 11:07 a.m., a vehicle driven by Dana D. Nelson, 28, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Paige A. Nelson, 23, Wabash on Market Street near Miami Street.

At 11:46 p.m., a vehicle driven by Anthony C. Pfeifer, 31, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Charles H. Thomas, 18, Amboy.

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Feb. 17 At 7:53 a.m., a vehicle driven

by Tyler L. Weber, 19, Columbia City collided with a vehicle driven by Cindy L. Michael, 49, Claypool on State Road 13 near County Road 1325 North.

Feb. 18 At 7:25 a.m., a vehicle driven

by Sean A. Griffith, 23, Peru ran off the road on Mill Creek Pike near Cooper Road.

Feb. 22 At 12:51 a.m., a vehicle driven by Skyler K. Burke, 22, North Manchester ran off the riad on State Road 15 near County Road 900 North.

At 3:43 a.m., a vehicle driven

by Dalton S. Bowland, 21, Laketon, ran off the road on County Road 150 West near County Road 200 North.

At 7:02 p.m., a vehicle driven

by H.L. Fannin, 49, Wabash collided with a deer on America Road near Salamonie Forest Road.

Feb. 28 At 7:27 p.m., a vehicle driven

by Benjamin D. Vigar, 26, Andrews collided with a deer on State Road 114 near Bonestead Road.

North Manchester Citations Feb. 22 Elijah X. Phillips, 20, Centerville cited for disregarding a school bus stop arm.

Feb. 23 Sandra Y. Sanchez, 36, Huntington cited for speed.

Arrests Feb. 22 Kevin W. Kling, 41, North Manchester arrested for domestic battery.

Feb. 23 2:14 p.m., David M. Mefford, 29, North Manchester arrested on warranty for conversion.

Cases Feb. 16 6:38 p.m., burglary report taken in the 300 block of East 2nd Street.

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Gebhart Holdings purchases Secondary Metal Gebhart Holdings officials are pleased to announce its purchase of Secondary Metal Processors’ Wabash and Peru locations. This acquisition will be merged with Gebhart Holding’s current recycling division, Metal Source Recycling.

Secondary Metals location in Wabash will be closed to the public with all recycling services diverted to Metal Source Recycling located at 1733 S Wabash Street. The Secondary Metals location in Peru will still continue to serve that area under its new name of ‘Metal Source Recycling’. The Wabash location will be upgrading its buildings and infrastructures, while the Peru location will be upgrading to new scales, concrete, equipment, and technol-

ogy. These updates will allow Metal Source Recycling to continue to generate the best possible experience for their customers.

“I am excited to add these facilities to our portfolio as we continue to strive towards our long-term growth plans,” CEO, Benjamin Gebhart said.

Gebhart Holdings is a privately held corporation focusing on growth through vertical integration.

Currently, Gebhart Holdings businesses include: Metal Source, Metal Source Recycling, Wabash Steel Supply, Wabash Trucking, Wabash Property Management, Splash and Dash Car Wash, Wabash Motor Company, DRG Logistics, and Central Indiana Driving Institute.

Roann news God and how to seek him in this life. The Old Testament gave us the Ten Commandments, the focus on teaching children, the Levitical law, as well as the prophets. In the gospels, Jesus is coming to fulfill the covenant given to the Hebrew nation and gentiles as well. Jesus Christ came to give life eternal through his payment for man’s penalty for sin so that mankind can be made right with God. In Matthew 5, we see Jesus heading up the mountain and his followers seek him out. Jesus begins to teach them this new way which was concerning the heart and not just the law. The Pharisees and Sadducees were very good at knowing and following the law but manipulated that for their advantage. Jesus later in his ministry warned them that they were more concerned about their outward appearance but that God was wanting their hearts. True followers of Christ have a heart relationship and not just an outward obedience. Jesus

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The first characteristic, in verse three, is that a follower of the kingdom is poor in spirit.

Mankind in his natural state is dead in sin and cannot respond to external stimulus. Dead to spiritual things and dead to the spirit of God. Those in the natural state need the spirit of God to make them alive and right with God. The first step in conviction of the need to be made alive in Christ. The poor in spirit means that the person is spiritually bankrupt and without the ability to connect with the spirit. The natural man has no ability to make himself right with God. Therefore, this one who is poor in spirit is in the perfect place to receive God’s gift of salvation and his spirit to make him alive spiritually. Blessed means to be in favor with God. The second person who is blessed is the person who is persecuted. To be persecuted means to be hunted down like an ani-

mal and attacked. Verse eleven gives us some examples of persecution. To revile is to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner. To persecute is to subject someone to hostility and illtreatment, especially because of their race, political or religious beliefs. The third kind of persecution is a general uttering of all kinds of evil against someone falsely. This person is blessed if for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of God. The third person in this passage who is blessed in the kingdom of heaven is the one who does and teaches others to obey God’s word. This person will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Note this is not a test of whether or not they enter the kingdom. It is a matter of being called the least or great in the kingdom of heaven. This kingdom living is not one of perfection, but one of spiritual growth and change. Kingdom followers are not without sin, but becoming more holy every day.

Ronald Crist, 79

Aspired to be a counselor

Enjoyed gardening

Jan. 6, 2001 – Feb. 27, 2021

July 5, 1941 – Feb. 24, 2021

Guadalupe “Lupé “ Sanchez, II, 20, of Marion, passed away at 1:58 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. He was born in Marion, on Jan. 6, 2001, to Guadalupe and Michelle E. (Guenin) Sanchez, Sr. Lupé graduated from Marion High School in 2019. He worked as a shift leader at the Wendy’s South location in Marion. Lupé looked forward to attending college and becoming a counselor for troubled teens. He was a very hard worker and loved his family immensely often babysitting his nieces and nephews.

Lupé is survived by his parents; one brother, Chad Hoy, of Texas; three sisters, Jacqueline Schuler, of LaFontaine, Jonnie Sanchez, of Marion and Mia Sanchez, of Marion; paternal grandmother, Lydia Lopez, of Marion; maternal grandmother, Karen Guenin, of LaFontaine; nephew, Jayvion Franklin, of LaFontaine and niece, Lyla Lanter, of Marion, and many loving aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021 at The River Church, Marion, with Pastor Matthew Trexler as the officiant.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at The River Church in Marion.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Librarian retires area,” she said.

“Donations are extremely beneficial to help sustain and support a small-town library like Troyer Memorial Library.

The library is also available for clubs and groups to rent for their meetings. We presently have a

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monthly book club that meets regularly as well as a summer reading program for children.

In past years we had a weekly story hour for children which ended when our elementary school was closed.”

Dawes wishes the best to the librarian

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who will take her place.

“The library has been an important part of my life and I will miss it, and serving the people.,” she said. “My best wishes to the new librarian and the future of our precious library

Ronald Lee Crist, 79, of Indianapolis, formerly of Wabash, died at 6:40 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at St. Vincent Home Health in Indianapolis.

He was born July 5, 1941 in Noblesville to Harold and Florence (Cowley) Crist.

Ron was a 1960 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Sandra Kay (Miller) Hamilton in Wabash on April 18, 1998. Ron was a machinist at Ford Meter Box 38 years, retiring in 2003. He was a member of the College Corner Brethren Church and attended the Church at the Crossing in Indianapolis. Ron enjoyed working in the yard, gardening, tinkering in the garage, traveling, and old cars. He lived in Indianapolis the past three years, coming from Wabash, where he lived most of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Crist of Indianapolis; four sons, Rodney (Crissy) Crist of Wabash, Scott (Amy) Crist of Carmel, Jackson “J.D.” (Cindy) Hamilton and Christopher (Megan) Hamilton, both of Brownsburg; 11 grandchildren; and his sister, Beverly Sue (Buddy) Martz of Syracuse. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert “Earl” Crist.

Funeral services and calling were Monday, March 1, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Bill Byrd officiating. Burial is in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

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MSO to perform March 14 The Manchester Sympony Orchestra will present Beethoven’s Belated Birthday Bash on Sunday, March 14 beginning at 3 p.m.

The event will be held at Cordier Auditorium on the Manchester University Campus.

General admission is $15. Event is free for students 18 and under, MU students, faculty and staff.

Masks will be required and seating will reflect social distancing requirements. For those that are not able to attend in person or feel uncomfortable doing so, to livestream is available. The free concert will be held at Manchester University. Visit the

MSO Facebook page or our website, www.manchestersymphonyorchestra.com to get the most recent updates on livestreaming and concert information.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ‘BOOK SALE’: Since Friends of the Library can’t hold a regular “books on the tables” sale,

pre-selected and bagged Active Fiction, Gentle Fiction as well as Mystery, Romance, and Western fiction books will be sold during the “Grab a Bag of Books Sale” at the library, 405 N. Market St., North Manchester, from 9 a.m. to 7p.m. on March 3 and 4, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 5 and 6.

Information: 260-9824773 and nman.lib.in.us.

PEACE PATCH PRESCHOOL: Public enrollment for Peace Patch Preschool for the 2021-2022 school year will begin on March 1. Those interested in enrolling their student should contact Kathy Garber at 260-

578-7244 or the church at Manchester Church of the Brethren (1306 North Beckley Street) in North Manchester.

Age guidelines are as follows: 3 & 4 Year Old Class (3 by August 1) and 4 & 5 Year Old Class (4 by August 1). Contact the church at 260-9827523 with questions FRANCES SLOCUM CHAPTER DAR TO MEET: Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet Tuesday, March 9, 7 p.m. at the Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. The program will be given by Brenda Ramseier, on her painting of the Women Suffragist

Helping feed the community: Geoff Schortgen (left) Wabash County Extension Educator, and Mark York, Wabash County Farm Bureau president, load bags with 40 pounds of pork into Schortgen’s car on Friday morning. The Farm Bureau, in cooperation with local hog farmers, donated more than 1,500 pounds of ground pork to food pantries around Wabash County. Also included with the pork were cards with suggested recipes on them. Photo by Joseph Slacian and the 19th Amendment.

Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend.

DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage infor-

mation may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-5634661 or Barbara Amiss at 260-982-4376.

DAR GOOD CITIZEN AWARD WINNER: Candidates from Wabash and North Manchester High Schools, selected by school faculty and their high school peers to compete for

the Frances Slocum Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Award for 2020-21, have completed their work.

Candidates for the DAR Good Citizen Award, Rebecca Bruss and Maxton Carter, wrote themes on the subject, Our Continued on Page 13

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Izaak Walton charters Scout troop The Wabash Chapter Izaak Walton League has chartered a Cub Scout troop, this is the old LafontaineSouthwood Den. They will be meeting at our clubhouse at 6:30 7:30 on these dates Feb. 24, March 2, 17 & 31, April 13 & 28, May 11 & 23, June 8 & 23 and later dates to be set. Chris Browning is the Charter member and Jonathan Richards is Den leader.

At this time, they have nine Cub members and five adult leaders. They are hoping to have this Den grow quickly. They welcome anyone who would like to attend a meeting or call Chris at 765-271-5922 or Jonathan at 260-5681167 if interested in joining. This will be a great place for the Cubs as we have 25 acres to our facility which include a 5acre pond, hiking trails, and primitive camp sites.

SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Are currently finding the next class of Southwood Elementary Knights!

If you have or know of a child who will be age 5 by Aug. 1, 2021, please make sure they have signed up for Kindergarten Round-up. This year’s Round-Up will be held on March 10 at Southwood Elementary. Families must sign up by March 8 at https://forms.gle/3B

ALF4SM8iKuEBwV7 MSD OF WABASH COUNTY SCHOOLS: Week’s Teacher Tuesday is highlighting Mrs. Mandi Rigney. Mrs. Rigney is an English teacher for White’s Jr./Sr. High School along with the CAR Program. She has been teaching for 23 years, and has a degree in English Education from Indiana University.

Mrs. Rigney says she always though she would be a teacher. “I never imagined doing anything else. I even observed my teachers in high school to see how they did things in the classroom. I remember thinking, ‘I want to do that when I’m a teacher,’ or ‘I don’t want to do it that way!’” When asked about the type of experience she hopes her students have in her class, she stated, “I hope they are comfortable enough to learn, ask questions, and grow…not just academically, but personally too. And I hope they know that they have at least one person who cares about

NM news American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It. Focus Question: “How do the combined actions of so many good citizens keep our nation moving forward?”

Each candidate is given a supervised two-hour time limit, no more than 550 words, reference materials other than a dictionary must not be used, the essay may not be edited or corrected by anyone other than the student, and then only within the allotted time limit. Rebecca Ann Bruss, Wabash Jr Sr High School has been selected winner of the award.

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them.” Mrs. Rigney grew up in North Manchester and has been married to her husband Michael since 2005. They have two daughters, Remi and Hollyn, who attend MSD of Wabash County schools. Thank you, Mrs. Rigney for investing into the lives of MSDWC students.

GOOD READ: “As I reflect on my day today and even the last few months, I am thinking about all that happens in our day to day lives and how these instances easily become worries and burdens for us. Clearly, I was not put on this earth to be able to fix every single thing that goes wrong, but my next reaction sure is wanting to!! If only I would slow down and read the first 3 words of this scripture Matthew 12-28, COME TO ME, All He is asking is for me simply to put myself aside and go to Him. This is a reason we are put on this earth. To Him! Of we If we do our work in yoke with Him, we will find fulfillment and experience good relationships with God and people. He gives us the promise of rest for our souls. My prayer is for you all to received rest! Love you all! Lizzy” SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL: This week’s Knight of the week is senior Breklynne Swisher. If Breklynne could

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The winter session of GriefShare will begin on Monday, Feb 22 from 2-4 p.m. 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 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.

FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Closed Sundays and Mondays. Guidelines will be in place for the safety of visitors and staff. Please wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines.

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

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

choose anywhere else to live, she would pick Ireland.

Breklynne’s favorite teacher is Señora Gutzwiller. Her favorite high school memory is cheering at football games!

Tune in next week for another Knight of the Week!

SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations to these five Southwood High School Choir members who were selected by auditions to perform in the 2021 Indiana All State Honor Choir! We are proud of Cage Dubois, Isaac King, Katelyn Ranck, Isabel Davis and Lyndzy Silvers! This an awesome accomplishment for Southwood!

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.

March 7 & 14, 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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kyra Polk, John Grayson, Ron Huston, Chandler Sonafrank March 4, Jane Banker, Katie Krhin Stout March 5, Barb Epply, March March 6, Garrett Hurst March 8, Gerald Miller, Jessica Fakhoury, Berti Huffschmidt, Dave Mechling March 9, Rod Finch, Chuck Jack March 10 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mason and Shelby Meyer, Denny and Donna Jones March 4, David and Mary Howard, John and Phyllis Wynk March 9

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF GENE HAPNER, Deceased CAUSE N0.:85C01-2101-EU-000009 Sandra Hapner, Personal Representative NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Sandra Hapner, was, on the 27th day of January, 2021, appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Gene Hapner, deceased, who died on the 12th day of January 2021.

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

Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 27th day of January, 2021. /s/ Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Elden E. Stoops, Jr. (#1827-85) Attorney for the Estate Law Offices of Elden E. Stoops, Jr., P.C. 204 West Main Street, North Manchester, IN 46962 (260)982-8511 Phone, (260)982-8022 Fax, ees@stoopslaw.com 3/3, 3/10/21

City of Wabash Building Commissioner Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 23rd day of December, 2020, Alan Palmer filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance.

The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 360 W. Sinclair St., Wabash, IN 46992. Lots 25, 26, 27 of Ewing Hannah addition. Parcel ID 85-14-40-402-068.000-009.

The description of the action requested in the petition is: A variance is requested for setback distances. The existing garage foundation is being used for the new garage. The foundation is 3.5 feet from the neighbor’s property line and 3 feet from the back of the lot. This is closer than the current setback distances.

The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week until the date of the hearing of the petition.

A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 18th day of March, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition.

James Straws CBI, CFI, CPE Building Commissioner 3/3/21

Feeding veterans, community: Laketon American Legion Auxiliary member Miriam Linkenhoker serves breakfast on Friday to a veteran. The Laketon American Legion Post 402 and Auxiliary host a free breakfast the last Friday of every month.

Photo by Joseph Slacian ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Wabash 202 S. Wabash Street Wabash, Indiana 46992 Separate sealed Bids for the construction of the Shady Lane Drive Reconstruction Project will be received by the City of Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety at the Wabash City Hall, located at 202 S. Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992 until 4:00 PM (local time) on March 18, 2021. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the City of Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting beginning at 4:00 PM (local time) on the same date. Any Bids received later than the above time and date will be returned unopened.

Description of Work: This is a roadway reconstruction project for the north half of the Shady Lane Drive loop from 100’ west of Peterson Drive to South Wabash Street (SR 13/15). This project also includes related drainage improvements consisting of a 36” culvert replacement, approximately 1,200 LF of 12-inch to 24-inch storm sewer, related appurtenances, and site restoration.

There will be no Pre Bid Meeting held for this project.

All prime contractors, subcontractors, small, minority, disadvantaged and/or women business enterprises and other interested parties are invited and encouraged to submit a Bid. Contractors and subcontractors performing public works with a value of $300,000 or greater must be certified by the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) in accordance with IC 4-13.6-4.

The Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations: • United Consulting, 8440 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 • City of Wabash, 202 S. Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992 • Dodge Data & Analytics (Plan Room) • BX Indiana Construction League (Plan Room) Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained at the office of United Consulting, located at 8440 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46250 (phone 317-895-2585; fax 317-8952596), upon a nonrefundable payment of $100.00 for each set. Any questions, comments, or requests for clarification should be made to United Consulting.

No Bid will be considered unless submitted on a copy of the printed Proposal Form in the Bidding Documents. Bidders must obtain Bidding Documents from United Consulting to be included in the project plan holders list to ensure proper notification of any Addendum. Failure to obtain Bidding Documents in this manner may be deemed as non-responsive and may result in Bid rejection.

Each Bid must include the following completed and executed items: 1. Proposal Form 2. Form 96 (State Board of Accounts) 3. Bidder’s Financial Statement (if required by Form 96) 4. Bid Bond or certified check (5% of Bid amount) 5. E-Verify Affidavit 6. Bidder’s written plan for a program to test Bidder’s employees for drugs in accordance with IC 4-13-18.

Before commencing Work, the Bidder to whom the Work is awarded will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds in an amount equal to the Contract Price, and certificates of insurance as required in the Specifications. All Bonds and liability insurance shall remain in effect for a period of twelve (12) months following completion and OWNER acceptance of construction.

Failure to execute a Contract and to furnish Bonds, certificates of insurance, and IDOA certification, as hereinafter set out will be cause for forfeiture to the OWNER of the amount of money represented by the certified check or Bidder’s Bond, as and for liquidated damages. A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids for at least 60 days to allow review of Bids before announcing award of Contract.

Bidders shall be required to meet all applicable State requirements including but not limited to those in IC 4-13-18, 4-13.6-4, 5-16-13, 22-5-1.7 and 36-1-12.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, or to make such combination of Bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in the bidding. The OWNER may award Bids based upon selection of any combination of Proposal Form line items as well as mandatory alternatives. Bids shall be awarded to the Bidder or Bidders deemed to be the lowest, responsible, and responsive by the OWNER. By the order of the City of Wabash, Scott A. Long, Mayor March 2021

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ECHO officials work on rules ECHO Track Officials have held a meeting and discussed in length of how they are going to handle and finish last year’s 2020 ECHO Racing Series. The officials have done some research and contacted other branches that has the information on what is needed to be safe and what must be done for the safety of the ECHO Drivers, Parents/Guardians and Track Officials.

ECHO Racing Series could not be finished in March of last year due to COVID-19 outbreak.

With the information obtained by ECHO Officials, they feel they can hold the races needed to finish up the 2020 ECHO Series. An awards ceremony will be held after the races. All of the racing points from January and February of 2020 plus the points of the races held in 2021 will be totaled and this will determine first place winners in A and B Classes, second place in both A and B Classes and third place in A and B classes. In 2019 a reception awards party was held with food and soft drinks after the last race of the series. This year there will be no food or soft drinks along with no breaks between races.

Urbana Lions President Denny Craft will be presenting the awards and trophies. A list of all

the winners will be posted in the Urbana news column along with a photo. Safety precautions will be observed such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and tables and chairs arrangements. There is a form that must be filled out with yes or no answers before the races start. This is for everyone’s safety.

An ECHO Track Official is going to call every ECHO Driver and notify them of date and time. This is to make sure there are no walk-ins. ECHO Officials and the Urbana Lions Club welcomes all youth.

Parents, grandparents and guardians are all welcome to attend. Come and support your favorite ECHO Driver and don’t forget your camera. This youth activity is going on eleven years and is operated by Lions Michael, Bonita and son Matt Snell. The Urbana Lions Club is the primary sponsor.

For those who don’t know what ECHO is; (E) Electric (C) Car HO scale racing. The cars are the size of a Hot Wheels car 1/64 scale.

These cars have electric motors and run on a slotted track. The speeds of these cars can reach speeds up to 600 mph in Ho scale. I’m in hopes that we the ECHO Track Officials can get this accomplished. So good luck to the ECHO Drivers;

we will see you soon.

Apologetic addition to the Shirley Anderson article I posted a couple of weeks ago. I had forgotten to mention Shirley’s grandson Kyle Reed who owns and operates a hog operation and is very much involved with the family’s farming operation.

Condolences from the Urbana Lions and the Urbana community to Rita Driscoll’s family and friends, Ray Hart’s family and friends, and Rhoda (Lynne) Wicker family and friends. It is not easy losing a loved one. Prayers.

Prayer concerns: Marvin Miller, Ronnie Anderson, Scott Wilcox, Alma Devore, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Tonya Brunett, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, Bonita Snell. Our nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders, health providers, the ones who have contracted COVID-19 and the people who are trying to eradicate the virus.

Urbana reunion: Shirley Anderson is still looking for old photos from 1800-1930.

If anyone has any and wants to add them to the Urbana history album they

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are to contact Shirley at 260-774-3626. Please call. She will need them on or before March 15, 2021.

Urbana Lions Club is to have its first meeting of 2021 on March 8 starting at 6:30pm. If you are interested in joining a club that does a lot for the community, then you should attend a meeting and find out what Lionism is all about.

The Urbana Lions meet every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Urbana community building.

Lion Moto; We Serve.

Urbana Streetlights: If you know of a light that has a problem give me a call. My number is 260-774-3665. If I don’t answer, leave a brief message of the light’s address and what is wrong. I will have a work order made up and have the light fixed. Thank you for your help.

The Urbana Columnist: If anyone has an item or article about Urbana and they would like to share, just drop me an email at pinkynova71@hotmail.com and I will post it in my column.

The Lagro Community Church welcomes everyone when they reopen March 7.

Sunday School is 9:00-10:00 a.m. and the worship service starts at 10:00 a.m. 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 2021 First Sunday Mass Season at Historic St. Patrick’s Church in Lagro will commence March 7 at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Levi Nkwocha, Pastor of St. Bernard’s Church in Wabash, will celebrate the Mass. Other masses for the season will be held the first Sunday of each month at 11:00 a.m. through December 2021. Due to ongoing COVID restrictions, there will not be a traditional St. Patrick’s Day mass on March 17 this year.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, has worship services on Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school classes will meet between the two worship services at 9:30 a.m. The sermon theme for March 7 is “The Tragedy of Missed Opportunities” based on the book by the prophet Jonah.

The Homecoming Celebration for Dora Christian Church is Sept. 19, 2021. Janene Wisniewski is still collecting pictures, bulletins, newsletters, or any other memorabilia for a memory wall to celebrate the church’s 150th anniversary (1871 – 2021).

Please contact her at (260) 906-6449 or email 1957cowgirl@gmail.com if you have contributions or suggestions. The church also has a sign-up sheet in the foyer if you would like to have a Commemorative Plate, Bell, Christmas Ornament, or Mug.

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.

Metro North is seeking the names of children who are eligible for the Metro North Kindergarten Class for the 2021/2022 school year.

Northfield High School’s Senior Spotlight this week was Chloe Miller.

Chloe has been active in Student Council, Campus Life, the Mayor’s Youth Council, the Key Club, and the Crossroads Bank Junior Board of Directors. She has also participated in tennis, dance, 4-H, and her youth group.

After graduation Chloe plans to attend either Ball State University or Indiana University to major in Biology with a pre-Dental track.

Grant Dale represented Northfield High School in the state swim meet on Feb. 26. He competed in the 50 free and the 100 meter backstroke.

Northfield High School Art students competed in the High School Art Competition at Huntington University. Two students received awards for their work. Ethan Galbraith won Honorable Mention for his photograph “Depository.” Grant Dale won First place overall, for his Ceramic piece titled “Intolerable Acts”. Here is a quote from the individual who judged the show, “This is a ceramic set that demonstrates original and sophisticated presentation. The artist makes throwing look like an easy task.”

Our heartfelt condolences this week to the family of John Lawson.

Lagro Happy Birthdays: Mar. 5 – Tina Speicher, Mar. 6 – Darcy Hiatt.

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