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Spreading the word one car at a time Christ United launches virtual VBS By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com
that they and their children will do from home. “As they go through the drive through line, they will get an activity The Christ United Methodist Church in book, the music CD, and as they get to Wabash kicked off its Vacation Bible School the end, they get a dragon egg full of on Monday, June 1, in a different way than they have ever done before. treat,” Gilley told The Paper of Wabash County as she finished setDue to the COVID-19 Pandemic, most ting up the booths on Monday. churches have canceled the yearly VBS proThe dragon egg full of treats comes gram, but Sheila Gilley, the director of educainto play with this year’s medieval tion and VBS at Christ UMC, just couldn’t not have a program for the kids. theme: “Knights of North Castle,” “Obviously, we cannot do our traditional which is put together and provided by Cokesbury, which is a publisher of Bible school. We had to come up with an Christian Materials. alternative because last year, at the People’s Also, along with the medieval Choice Awards, we were voted best in the theme is the VBS mascot, a stuffed county,” said Gilley. “So, I had to do something for the kids.” dragon puppet names Sparky. The Christi United Methodist Gilley discussed options with many people Church VBS program is open to all before landing on the idea for a “drivekids in the community, grades K-5. through” VBS. Sheila Gilley (above) passes off Sparky, the VBS mascot, before the drive through For more information, or to make Gilley, along with her trusty volunteers set starts. Picture from left are Carolyn Eppley, Sheila Gilley, and Dean Eppley. Beth sure your child can participate next up in the parking lot of the church on Gilley Heller (top photo), a VBS volunteer, talks with a parent who is picking up Monday with five booths for parents to drive year, visit the church’s Facebook page materials during the drive through. Photos by Mandy Underwood. at facebook.com/ChristUMCWabash. through and receive materials for the week,
SHS graduates to be honored with parade
WHS grads receive diplomas: Wabash City
By The Paper staff
Schools Superintendent Jason Callahan presents Wabash High School seniorDelaney Truman her diploma on Friday night, May 29, in the circular drive in front of Wabash High School. Ninety-three of the class’ 98 students participated in a parade throughout the city that culminated at the high school where the participants received their diploma. For more photos, see Page 7. Photo by Joseph Slacian
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Officials from Southwood High School have announced a graduation parade that will take place on Friday, June 5. Graduates are to meet at SHS at 6:45 p.m. with their caps and gowns and the parade will start once everyone is there. Graduates are encouraged to bring drivers to drive them through the parade. For families and friends wanting to watch the parade, the parade route is State Road 124 to State Road 13 to Vernon Street to Canal Street down to Paradise Spring then turn onto Market Street. The parade will finish at the Honeywell for an opportunity for photos.
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MSD board honors teachers, staffers of the year for 2019-20 By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com During the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County board meeting on Tuesday, May 26, select teachers and staff members were highlighted from each facility as teacher and staff members of the year. Those recognized were: Metro North Elementary - Teacher of the Year: Angela Herring, Staff Member of the Year: Jodi Roser. Sharp Creek Elementary - Teacher
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of the Year: Charles Bair, Staff Member of the Year: Amanda Lyons. Northfield High School - Teacher of the Year: Ryan Sincroft, Staff Member of the Year: Tracy Kennedy.
Southwood Elementary - Teacher of the Year: Jody Livergood, Staff Member of the Year: Amy Schmidt. Southwood High School - Teacher of the Year: Angie Loschiavo, Staff
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Member of the Year: Danette Kieninger. White’s High School - Teacher of the Year: Jay Wyatt, Staff of the Year:
Valerie Trail. Also, on Tuesdays meeting, the board: Accepted donations in the amount of $252.40.
Recognized and congratulated Daisy Sparks as the 2020 Southwood High School valedictorian and Grant Whitman
as the 2020 SHS salutatorian. Approved the school handbooks for the 2020-21 school year.
IUK promises $1,000 scholarships to 233 Wabash County 8th graders Indiana University Kokomo (IUK) awarded $1,000 scholarship certificates to 233 Wabash County eighth grade students. Upon admission to IUK after high
school, the $1,000 scholarships will be available for those students to use toward the cost of tuition. These 233 students received IUK’s schol-
arship certificates because they participated in the Community Foundation’s Early Award Scholarship (EAS) program, which is part of the
fourth through eighth grade curriculum at Wabash County schools. The Community Foundation of Wabash County and IUK are natural part-
ners in the effort to help young students see training and education as a pathway to a successful life — one that is possible because their community believes in them. “We appreciate our partnership with Indiana University Kokomo to present all 8th grade Promise Early Award students
in Wabash County with the $1,000 scholarship certificates,” said Patty Grant, Community Foundation of Wabash County executive director. “The support and generosity of Indiana University Kokomo through these scholarships will help raise the county’s
educational attainment as students achieve goals and see their future in education beyond high school.” Because schools are not having end-ofyear award ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UIK certificates have been mailed to students’ homes.
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Retro Reels begins at 13-24 Drive In Retro Reels will make a comeback as a 13-24 Drive In fan favorite in the 2020 season. The season opened on May 28 with “Footloose.” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” will be shown on Thursday, June 4. The movies will begin about 9:30 p.m. Movie-goers will be invited to vote for their top five choices of retro films to be shown at the Drive In this year. Voting will go live on Thursday, May 28, at 5 p.m.
Tickets for Retro Reels films will be $6 per carload. To maintain a limited-contact ticketing method, movie-goers are asked to purchase their tickets online at 1324DriveIn.com as a necessary safety measure. To maintain social distancing efforts within 50 percent capacity, moviegoers will park one vehicle between every pair of poles closest the left pole, keeping a space of six feet between surrounding vehicles.
Limited contact concessions ordering and pickup will be offered online at1324DriveIn.com in various packages including admission, popcorn, and beverages. The concessions stand will remain open with a limited menu and social distancing measures in place. Retro Reels are sponsored by Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate and Rick’s Auto Repair & 24 Hour Towing.
The Moon Cats will kick off the Drive In Summer Music Series on Wednesday, June 10, at the 1324 Drive In. Photo provided
Moon Cats to open concert series
Honeywell series to begin June 10 at new location By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Moon Cats will kick off the 2020 version of the Honeywell Center’s summer concert series on June 10. However, there are some changes this year to the series, most notably the time and location of the concerts. Usually scheduled to take place on Thursday evenings at the Honeywell Center Plaza, the concert series will now take place on Wednesdays at the 13-24 Drive-In. The Drive-In Summer Music Series will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 10 to July 1. “We’re thrilled to be able to offer live entertainment at the Drive In, which will bring arts and music into our community’s lives while still abiding by social distancing measures,” said Tod Minnich, President/CEO of The Honeywell Foundation. Making a return to the music series, The Moon Cats consist of Mark Most on vocals, Scott Herzog on drums, Michael Miller on lead guitar and Matt Butler on bass. The band has been together since 2013, Most said, “but between us we have more than 50 years of experience.” The band plays primarily music from the 1950s and ‘60s.
“One or two songs from the ‘70s have snuck in, but they aren’t on the Wabash set list,” Most said. Like many bands, this group is influenced by rock and country pioneers such as Elvis, Buddy Holly, Hank Williams and, of course, The Beatles. “Even though the other members are younger than me, they are musicians who realize and love the importance of the rock and roll pioneers that shaped rock and roll,” Most said. In addition to having played the Summer Plaza Music Series in the past, The Moon Cats also have played at benefits for Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center. “We ae really looking forward to the show, in hopes of some kind of normalcy in these times,” Most said. The Drive In Summer Music Series is free and open to the public, first come, first serve. Gates will open at 4 p.m. Each performance will run from 5 – 7 p.m. The 13-24 Drive In will be open at 50% capacity adhering to social distancing measures including parking along the leftmost pole facing the screen and staff wearing facial coverings. The concessions stand will not be open, but food from the Plaza Grille will be offered including hamburgers, cheese-
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Mississinewa Lake to host ‘Weed Wrangler’ program From the DNR Interested in learning more about invasive species and how to manage them? Meet Upper Wabash Invasives Network (UWIN) members and volunteers at Mississinewa Lake’s Blue Heron Trailhead, June 13, from 10 a.m. to noon, and get some hands-on experience. UWIN is a volunteer educational conservation group dedicated to the stewardship of native habitat, serving Miami, Wabash, and Huntington counties. The first 50 people who register in advance and work with us from 10—noon, will receive a hot-off-the-press UWIN Tshirt! For more information and for advance registration, call 260-468-2127.
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Farmers can apply for CFAP payments INDIANAPOLIS – Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which now provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are now available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax, and online tools to help producers complete applications. The agency set up a call center in order to simplify how they serve new customers across the nation. “We know Indiana producers are facing a tough time now, and we are making every effort to provide much needed support as quickly as possible,” said Steven Brown, state executive director for FSA in Indiana. “FSA is available over the phone and virtually to walk you through
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later date nationwide, as funds remain available. Producers can download the CFAP application and other eligibility forms from farmers.gov/cfap. Also, on that webpage, producers can find a payment calculator to help identify sales and inventory records needed to apply and calculate potential payments. Additionally, producers in search of one-on-one support with the CFAP application process can call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employee ready to offer assistance. This is a good first step before a producer engages the team at the FSA county office at their local USDA Service Center. Applying for Assistance Producers of all eligible commodities will apply through their local FSA office. Those who use the online calculator tool will be able to print off a pre-filled CFAP application, sign, and submit to your local FSA office either electronically or via hand delivery. Please
contact your local office to determine the preferred method. Find contact information for your local office at farmers.gov/cfap. Documentation to support the producer’s application and certification may be requested after the application is filed. FSA has streamlined the signup process to not require an acreage report at the time of application and a USDA farm number may not be immediately needed. Additional Commodities USDA is also establishing a process for the public to identify additional commodities for potential inclusion in CFAP. Specifically, USDA is looking for data on agricultural commodities, that are not currently eligible for CFAP, that the public believes to have either: Suffered a five percent-or-greater price decline between midJanuary and midApril as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Shipped but subsequently spoiled due to loss of marketing
channel, or Not left the farm or remained unharvested as mature crops. More informatio about this process is available on farmers.gov/cfap. More Information To find the latest information on CFAP, visit farmers.gov/cfap or call 877-508-8364. USDA Service Centers are open for business by phone appointment only, and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with producers by phone and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with the FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or any other Service Center agency are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment. More information can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus.
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City Council OKs applying for COVID-19 assistance By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
The Wabash City Council approved applying for a Community Development Block Grant to be used for the COVID19 response program. The funds would come from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural
Affairs and would be used for a grant program to businesses to retain low to moderate income jobs. The money is designed to be an economic recovery project for businesses within the city limits. The city, according to Mayor Scott Long, received requests for $250,750 in funding from 48 local businesses. Those
requests must be approved by OCRA. “We anticipate that one or two may or may not be approved by the state,” he said. Those businesses receiving funds will be announced once the grant is approved, he added, noting that all the businesses are located in the city limits.
Grant requests, the mayor noted, ranged from $2,000 to $15,000, with the great majority of them are $2,000 requests. Not for profit organizations were originally to be included in the program, but OCRA changed that and eliminated them. “The applications were gone through by a local loan review committee,”
NM library to reopen June 15
NORTH MANCHESTER — With the support of the Library Board and the Wabash County Health Department, the North Manchester Public Library plans to reopen the building to the public Monday, June 15. This date will coincide with Stage 4 of the Governor’s Back On Track Indiana plan. “We will be utilizing social distancing practices to keep patrons and staff safe,” says Library Director, Diane Randall. The library will open with the following modified schedule: Mondays: 11 a.m.noon - Seniors & Immunocompromised Hour; noon-6 p.m. General Public Tuesdays: 11 a.m.noon - Seniors & Immunocompromised Hour; noon-6 p.m. General Public Wednesdays: 11 a.m.-noon - Seniors & Immunocompromised Hour; noon-6 p.m. General Public Thursdays: 11 a.m.noon - Seniors & Immunocompromised Hour; noon-6 p.m. General Public Fridays: 11 a.m.noon - Seniors & Immunocompromised Hour; noon-3 p.m. General Public The library will limit the number of adult department computers available to ensure that social distancing recommendations are followed. The children’s department playroom and computer area will remain closed. During this stage, children will also need to be accompanied by a parent or caregiver when visiting the library. “The Children’s Department will be open to families looking for books, maga-
zines, audiobooks, and DVDs to check out,” said Sarah Morbitzer, Children’s Department Manager. “Summer Reading participants will also be able to pick up their section prizes. However, the playroom and children’s computer lab will remain closed until further notice. All programming will continue to take place virtually via Zoom and the Library’s Facebook page while we are in Stage 4. We have really missed our patrons and are eager to begin welcoming them back to the library as we slowly re-open!” Staff will wear personal protective equipment and the library has purchased sneeze guards to place at all circulation desks. Following CDC guidelines, the library will continue to disinfect and quarantine all returned items, as well as maintaining elevated cleaning and sanitizing procedures of public areas. Sanitizer stations will be set up all over the library for patron use. While the library is not requiring patrons to wear PPE, patrons are encouraged to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines when visiting the library. Even after re-opening, the library will continue to offer Curbside Services and Document Days. “We’ve had such a fantastic response from the community on these convenient services,” said Jeanna Hann, Adult Department Manager. “We know some people may not feel comfortable coming into the library yet, so we want to continue to make curbside options available.”
Library plans virtual summer reading program NORTH MANCHESTER — The library is celebrating another summer with their 2020 “Reading is Sweet” Summer Reading program! But this year, something is a little different... for the first time ever, the library will offer an online experience through the popular app, Beanstack. Readers can download the app for free on their smart device, create an account, and register in seconds for NMPL’s Adult, Teen or Children’s Reading Programs. Patrons will use the app to track their minutes and hours read, and will earn virtual tickets for the chance to win one of the library’s twelve real-world Grand Prize packages. Kids participating in the children’s program will also have the fun of winning section prizes for each two hours of reading, while teens and adults will win hoodies and T-shirts for completing a certain amount of reading hours. Grand Prize packages for kids include Family Fun kits (featuring yard games, Sky Zone passes, and art supplies) and Ice Cream Packages (featuring items like an ice cream chair, an ice cream lamp, and ice cream socks). Teens can try to win a donut pillow, a ramen cooker & Sky Zone pass, or even an Amazon Echo Dot. Adult Grand Prize packages feature an Echo Smart Speaker, a Fondue Kit Bundle, and an Ice Cream Maker Bundle. Summer Reading will run for seven weeks, beginning Monday, June 1st and ending Friday, July 17. Patrons can sign up any time during the seven week period. Patrons who may not want to participate digitally can call the library at 260-982-4773 to sign up for the paper version. When the library reopens on June 15, patrons can sign up in person. “We have wonderful programs planned for Summer Reading 2020!” said Sarah Morbitzer, Children’s Department Manager.
Long said. “Because of the changing rules that they put on us from when they first announced it, we took all the not for profits out.” However, micro-enterprises – firms with five employees or less – are eligible to receive funding of up to $2,000. One public hearing on the grant took place May
22. A second one will take place at a later date. In other matters, the council approved compliance with statement of benefits for real estate from Joshua Steele, 78 LaSalle Ave. It also approved two compliances for personal property and real estate improvements.
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WMI plans First Friday Wabash Marketplace will be hosting a hybrid First Friday on June 5. Officials are calling it a hybrid event because it will take place in-person and online. As the community moves through the Back-OnTrack Indiana phases, there are different levels of comfort for re-opening. Some businesses will be accepting in-person guests and other will offer online promotions. The event will take place on Facebook from 4-8 p.m. and in Downtown Wabash from 5-8 p.m.
There will not be any large-scale events or crowds of more than 100 people. Miami Street will be open to traffic and parking. Face coverings and social distancing are recommended for in-person guests. The community is encouraged to visit the Facebook Event Page titled “First Friday in Wabash 6/5/20” at the link https://www.facebook.com/events/246 572819761023/ The event will also be linked from the Facebook Page “First Friday-Wabash, Indiana.”
Participating businesses will share their promotions and store hours. In-Person Opportunities in Downtown Wabash from 5-8 pm: Dinner at Twenty Dinner in The Courtyard at Charley Creek Inn with music by Steve Michaels (weather permitting) Wine Shoppe at Charley Creek Inn with carry-out only Dinner at Market Street Grill White Rock Recreation Ohh My Cakes Bluebird Boutique C&J Raxx Yelle’s Boutique Wooden Ivy Boutique & Floral Pizza King Eclectic Shoppe Downtown Nutrition Modoc’s Market Make It Your Own Art Studio Birdie J’s 380 Smokehouse Food Truck Emmett’s Paddy Wagon Food Truck By Appointment/Online Opportunities: Twisted Scissors Salon Filament Tattoo Center Court
Barber Shop Tiny Threads Ellen’s Bridal Thriftalicious Brooch Boutique The Sanctuary, 492 N Wabash St, will feature an open house and Trolley No. 85 will provide free shuttle service from Downtown Wabash. Trolley stops include Eclectic Shoppe and Bellazo. Executive Director Andrea Zwiebel says, “We continue to evolve First Friday to match the safety precautions for Wabash County. Participate in whatever way you feel comfortable!” The 2020 First Friday events are sponsored in honor of Crossroads Bank’s 100th Anniversary, 95.9 Kiss FM, Beacon Credit Union, Grow Wabash County, Wabash Plain Dealer, and Wabash Marketplace. For more information regarding the remaining 2020 First Friday dates or to find out how you can become involved, please visit our website, www.wabashmarketplace.org, or call 260-563-0975.
Honeywell announces theme for upcoming art show The Clark Gallery in the Honeywell Center will host its 2020 Themed Art Competition titled “Dreams” from Monday, June 15 – Sunday, Aug. 16. “Dreams” themed pieces are open to the artist’s interpretation and will enter a round of judging. The winning pieces will be hung in the Clark Gallery at the Honeywell Center and in the Virtual Clark Gallery featured on The Honeywell Foundation Facebook page. The 2020 competition is sponsored by the City of Wabash. To ensure the safety of all artists, the Honeywell Center staff will accept and return entries while adhering to social distancing guidelines, including face coverings at all times and hand sanitizing between each drop-off. To register as an artist in the 2020 Themed Art Competition titled “Dreams,” visit HoneywellCenter.org/dreams. Judging will take place on Wednesday, June 10. Artists selected as winners and accepted entries in the competition will be notified on Thursday, June 11. Unaccepted entries can be picked up on Friday, June 12, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Accepted and featured entries can be picked up after the exhibit on Monday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The cost of entry per three pieces is $20.
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The Pilgrims as they were in 1970 and as they are today.
The Friedens as they were in 1970 and as they are today.
Friends celebrate 50th anniversary on same day Couples unknowningly had honeymoon at same location, too By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Steve Pilgrim and Ruth Ann Davenport were married on June 6, 1970, at the Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Somerset. The couple honeymooned at Mammoth Cave in Kentucky Mike Frieden and Jane Neher were married on June 6, 1970, at the Laketon United Methodist Church. The couple honeymooned at Mammoth Cave in Kentucky.
The Pilgrims and the Friedens didn’t know one another, that is until they became neighbors in 1978. It wasn’t until a few years later that the friends discovered they shared wedding dates and honeymoon sites. “I think we were talking about places we had been and the conversation started about Mammoth Cave,” Mrs. Pilgrim said. “We were all super excited, of course.” The couples, she continued, agree with the Bible verse, Proverbs 16:9, “In their hearts humans plan
their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” “It was a God incident that we were neighbors,” Mrs. Pilgrim said. The Pilgrims were married by the Rev. Hoyt Brown. They have two children, Lisa (Aaron) Laskowski and Emily (Jeremy) Boardman. They also have four grandchildren. Pilgrim is in his 47th year as a veterinarian at Countryside Veterinarian Hospital. Mrs. Pilgrim is a retired Registered Nurse and also recently retired as a veterinarian assis-
tant and bookkeeper from Countryside Veterinarian Hospital, which the couple sold in January to Dr. Jessica Glomb. They plan to celebrate their anniversary with a family trip later this summer. The Friedens were married by the Rev. Howard Reese. They have three children, Tricia Miller, Troy Frieden and Matt Frieden. They also have six grandchildren, a great-grandchild and a great-great-grandchild. Frieden is retired from Intramed, Warsaw, and
Mrs. Frieden is retired from Crossroad Bank’s North Manchester branch. They plan to celebrate their anniversary with their three children and their families at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Tricia and Jeff Miller. Throughout their soonto-be 50 years of marriage, the couples have had good times and bad times, happy times and frightening times. One of those frightening times for the Pilgrims came during their marriage ceremony.
“The picture I sent of Steve and I,” Mrs. Pilgrim noted, “Steve isn’t smiling much and his tie is crooked because he was still recovering from fainting right before the ‘I Do.’ “Someone yelled, ‘he is having a heart attack,’” she continued. “Best men Steve and Rick White caught him. My nursing skills told me he just fainted.” Mrs. Pilgrim said she and her husband will meet with the Friedens to celebrate their anniversaries later this summer.
Homeland Security Foundation offers scholarships Indiana college students who volunteer with a public safety organization can now apply for the FY 2021 round of the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation scholarship. The Indiana Homeland Security Foundation scholarship offers higher education financial assistance for Indiana students who wish to pursue a degree. A full-time student with at least 12 credit hours per semester is eligible for a $2,000 scholarship and a part-
time student with at least six hours per semester is eligible for a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship must be used during the awarded school year, and the funds are intended solely to reimburse eligible student educational expenses. Eligible applicants include Indiana residents who are an incoming or continuing student who: Attends or will be attending an accredited Indiana college. Must have a grade point average of 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Volunteers at a public safety organization such as fire, law enforcement, emergency management or emergency medical services (validated by chief executive). The Indiana Homeland Security Foundation board will determine compliance eligibility. Applications are due by June 15, 2020, at 5 p.m. Eastern. To sign up for email updates about the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation scholarship, visit the IDHS website at dhs.in.gov/foundationscholarship.htm.
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The Roann Paw Paw Township Public Library will open, with restrictions, to the public beginning on June 1. We will be operating with social distancing practices that reflect statewide guidelines. The temporary schedule is: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – 1-4pm; Thursday and Friday – 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday. Patrons and staff are required to wear a protective mask while in the library. The staff will continue to quarantine returned materials for a time before disinfecting them and returning them to our shelves. We will also continue increased cleaning and disinfecting the building and all materials. Hand sanitizer stations have been increased on the main floor for public use. The library will limit computer use to 30 minutes, as well as limit with numbers of computers in use, for social distancing practices. Children must have an adult with them during library visits. Toys and other hands-on displays have been removed during this time. Curbside circulation will continue during this next phase for those who feel uncomfortable coming in. They simply need to call the library at 765-833-5231 to request materials. This will also include document services such as copy, fax, and notary. Summer Reading will begin on June 8, as scheduled. This program is open to infants through adults with a valid Roann Library Card. This year’s theme is
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Roann Paw-Paw Township Library to re-open Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net
Imagine Your Story. For the adults, this year’s Statewide Read is the book The Year We Left Home, by Jean Thompson. If interested in participating, just request a copy of this book during your next visit. A book discussion is scheduled for July 8. The library will resume regular hours and service beginning July 6. We want to thank the public for their patience during this challenging time. For more information you may call the library at 765833-5231. ROANN BUSINESSES are opened! Most of them are back to their regular hours and ready for you to visit them. Spend a day in our beautiful town, shop a little, eat, go sightseeing and make an appointment to get your hair cut. Just remember the Stockdale Mill will not open until July 4. ROANN COVERED Bridge Lions Club will sponsor the town clean up on June 6th from 8am to 4pm. Dumpsters will be available in the downtown area for residents of Roann. THE SUMMER Food Program has started at the Roann United Methodist Church from 11:30am12:30pm for children up to 18 years of age. Sack lunches can be picked up at the
church on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Monday’s sack lunch will have Monday and Tuesday lunches in it. Wednesday’s sack lunch will have Wednesday and Thursday. Friday will just have Fridays in it. The lunch program will operate this way until July. Like everything else during this time, it may change! BOB FERGUSON Town ClerkTreasurer announced the June 9 Roann Town Board Meeting will take place on Zoom.us at 7pm. The meeting ID number is 867 0120 8779 and the password code is 632411. PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist will be holding June 7 service in the church building at 225 E. Adams starting at 9 a.m. His sermon will be taken from Matthew 5:43-48 titled “Love your Enemies”. Social distancing will be exercised and will disinfect between services. DONNA HARMAN, chairperson of the Roann Covered Bridge Festival, giving us updates on the festival: Although many fairs and festivals have chosen to cancel, at this time, we are STILL planning to have the Roann Covered Bridge Festival, September 10-12. Still don’t know “if ” we will be able to have a tenderloin meal as a fundraiser due to the price of meat, and shortage of meat. “The Indiana State Festival Association contacted me to report to the governor asking if we had canceled, or postponed festival, as he is doing with all. But unless the governor
wants to hold onto limited restrictions of people, I see no reason why we can’t have our festival. It’s a wait and see game,” she said. A BIG SHOUT and thank you goes out to Linda and Bill Reed and the Renegade line dancers who recently painted the inside of the Roann Community Building and finished putting new guttering on the outside of building along with other repairs made. The inside is very pretty with the teal colors. Thank you for what your entire dance group does for upkeeps on the building. Continue praying for Sharon Hagan, Rex Renz, Patsy Sucher, Joni Fox, Mike White, Kay Maple, John Martin and our country. Be sure to check on your elderly family members and neighbors. CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: June 3 – Mr. & Mrs. Larry Kuhn; June 5 – Mr. & Mrs. Troy Vigar and Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Vigar; June 6 – Mr. & Mrs. Jim Deck, Mr. & Mrs. Floyd McWhirt, and Mr. & Mrs. Kraig Ahlfeld; June 7 – Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ferguson. CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: June 3 – Anthony Sorg, Sebrina Cussen, and Nicholas Hentgen; June 4 – Melissa Allen, Travis Dyson, and Lane Denton; June 5 – Tori Quillen, Lori Blackburn, Isaiah Vigar, and Beckie Maxwell; June 6 – Nicholas Krom; June 7 - Roger Emley; June 8 – Brady Vigar, Denver Lyons, Shirley Slee, Emaline Cordes, and Ann Higgins. PASTOR ROB message for this
week: For wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul; discretion will watch over you, understanding will guard you, Proverbs 2:10-11. I need wisdom. Why is making good choices so hard? Why does our heart give in to foolishness so easily? Who determines what is wise or foolish? Wisdom and foolishness is constantly our options. Wisdom is given by God through the knowledge that He gives. God speaks through His word and gives us understanding for this life and the life to come. Foolishness rejects the knowledge of God and leads to death and destruction. I need wisdom, but the question is, will I choose wisdom or foolishness? If I want to be wise, I need the knowledge and fear of God to rule and reign in my life. There are many things to fear in this life, but if I respect and honor God as my sovereign ruler, wisdom will reign in my heart. My choices
come from my heart’s desire and lead me to action. Wisdom will lead me in a positive and healthy way. Wisdom will rule our way. God’s knowledge and wisdom will be pleasant and not be difficult or hard. That which is pleasant is not difficult or hard. It comes natural and develops good habits in our lives. My old sinful nature is what fights wisdom and desires that which is foolishness. Wisdom gives us discretion to make good and healthy choices. As we make decisions, discretion will lead our mind and heart to make right choices. Discretion is the ability to make decisions with an understanding of choice and consequence. We need discretion in our lives. To blindly make decisions without considering consequences is dangerous and painful. We need to understand that every decision has consequences. These consequences not only affect us, but those around us also. Therefore, discretion will watch over us as
a parent or coach figure. Discretion will keep us from pain and suffering, as well as understanding will guard us from evil. Daily my heart can be filled with hurt, anger, or jealously. But will I choose to walk in that way or to choose wisdom and put off that sinful way. We can choose to be wise with God’s transforming power in our life. Pastor Rob is the pastor of the Roann First Brethren Church in Roann, Indiana. He is available for counseling and encouragement. Worship service is every Sunday at 10am at 240 W. Allen Street. Everyone is welcome. I CAN BE REACHED by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 1pm. I can also be reached by phone 765833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.
EMERGENCY FOOD and SHELTER AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT WABASH COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. Wabash County has been chosen to receive $7,529.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Phase 37 Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. A Local Board made up of local representatives, including Chrissy Baggett, Dale Bliss, Mary Ellen Clark, Ramona Copeland, Steve Johnson, Julie McCann, Keith Walters, Di Wion, and Kayleena Wright, will determine how the funds awarded to Wabash County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary nonprofits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Wabash County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with Living Well in Wabash County COA, Inc.; Helping Hands of Wabash County, Inc.; F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here); Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Wabash County; Manchester Fellowship of Churches; Family Service Society, Inc.; Fellowship Food Pantry; Wabash Area Ministerial Association; Light House Mission and others participating. These agencies were responsible for providing meals and nights of lodging for numerous county residents in need. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Steve Johnson, Local Board Chair, Wabash County United Fund, P.O. Box 2, (73 Canal Street, Wabash, IN 46992), <steve.johnson@wcunitedfund.org>, or 260-563-6726 for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is June 12, 2020.
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State parks begin process of re-opening for summer As campgrounds, inns, restaurants, park offices and nature centers reopen at Indiana state parks, some other features that summer guests traditionally use at those and other DNR properties will open soon, while others will remain closed. Rentable picnic shelters, recreation buildings and rally camps are tentatively scheduled to open on June 1 for groups of 100 or fewer people, with social distancing. Property offices have reopened to members of the public who want to pur-
chase passes, permits and fishing licenses. The DNR’s public outdoor swimming pools will remain closed for the 2020 summer season due to limitations in the ability to practice social distancing on the confined space of pool decks. Locations of those closed pools include Mounds, Prophetstown, Turkey Run, McCormick’s Creek, Spring Mill, Brown County, Versailles, Clifty Falls, O’Bannon Woods, Shakamak and Harmonie state parks, along with the pool at Cagles Mill
Lake (Lieber State Recreation Area [SRA]). Even with pools closed there are many other places at DNR properties across the state to cool off on a hot day. Most beaches, which have adequate space for guests to practice social distancing on the sand and in grassy areas in most locations, opened Memorial Day weekend and are great places to enjoy the water. These are located at Pokagon, Potato Creek, Chain O’Lakes, Indiana Dunes, Ouabache, Lincoln, Whitewater
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Memorial and Summit Lake state parks, Cecil M. Harden (Raccoon SRA), Mississinewa, Monroe, Patoka, Brookville and Hardy lakes and Deam Lake and Starve Hollow SRAs and Ferdinand State Forest. The beaches at Cagles Mill (Lieber SRA) and Salamonie lakes will reopen when the currently high water returns to safe levels. Kayaks, canoes and
paddleboats provide an alternative option for water-based recreation. Some or all types of watercraft are available for rent at several park locations with lakes, including Pokagon State Park and Trine SRA, as well as Chain O’Lakes, Lincoln, Ouabache, Potato Creek, Shakamak, Spring Mill, Summit Lake, Versailles and Whitewater Memorial state parks, and at Cagles Mill Lake (Cataract Falls SRA.) Boat rentals are also available at Ferdinand and Yellowwood state forests, and Deam Lake and Starve Hollow, all of which are operated by the Division of Forestry. Marinas at Brookville, Cagles Mill (Lieber SRA), Cecil M. Harden (Raccoon SRA), Mississinewa, Monroe, Patoka and Salamonie lakes offer rental boats to explore the water. For additional information about what is open or closed at DNR properties visit on.IN.gov/dnrcovid19.
Grow Wabash County would like to welcome Manchester University student, Ava Barefoot, to the team as the organization’s summer intern. She will be a senior at Manchester University in the fall where she is studying a double major in History and Spanish. Barefoot is a North Manchester native and graduated from Manchester Jr./Sr. High school in 2017. Her interest in the local community developed thanks in part to her part-time job at Timbercrest Retirement Community, where she continues to work. There, she has learned to appreciate both local history and caring for the community’s residents. In the summer of 2019, Barefoot served as an intern at the Wabash County Museum where she became even more interested in community history and operations. The passion and enthusiasm Ava has for Wabash County has made her a welcome addition to Grow Wabash County. She will be working closely with the team to develop marketing materials for various Grow Wabash County programs as well as helping to provide the
AVA BROADFOOT best possible service experience for Grow Wabash County investors. Local business interested in hiring local interns can contact the following internship coordinators: Manchester University: Leslie Marlatt 260-982-5242 LPMarlatt@manchester.edu at or Michelle Stine 260-982-5260 mlstine@manchester.edu at College of Business Heartland Career Center: Brian Evans 260-563-7481 bevans@staff.hcc.k12. in.us Northfield & Southwood High School: Kari Johnson 260-563-8050 johnsonk@msdwc.k12.in. us Manchester JrSenior High School: Shelly Leifer 260-9821034 shelly_leifer@mcs.k1 2.in.us Wabash City Schools: Tyler Karst karstt@apaches.k12.i n.us
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Northfield announces year’s last honor roll Article provided
Ross Watson prepares to sign his paperwork to attend Anderson University and to play football at the school. He is joined by his parents, Amy and Chad Watson, and Northfield football coach Brandon Baker (standing). Photo by Joseph Slacian
Northfield’s Watson to attend Anderson U By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Ross Watson will continue his football career at Anderson University. Watson, a 2020 senior at Northfield High School, signed his letter of intent on Monday, May 25, during a brief ceremony at the school’s library. Wabash played on
the offensive and defensive line for the Norse. “The relationship I had with the coaches was really good,” he told The Paper of Wabash County following the signing. “Our first visit with the coaches went really well. After that I it was my number one choice.” He hopes to contribute his leadership
skills to the team. Norse coach Brandon Baker called Watson a “staple on the offensive and defensive line for years.” “We’re definitely going to miss his work ethic, his character,” Baker continued. “That’s something that you can’t coach. That comes from home, and they’ve done a great
job with him. “Just having that staple the last few years, not having to worry about who’s going to fill that spot, because we knew it was going to be Ross. Now we’re going to have to find somebody to fill those big shoes.” Watson plans to study sports marketing while at Anderson.
WMS releases honor roll Article provided
Officials from Wabash Middle School have announced the recipients of regular and high honor roll for students in grades five through eight for the fourth nine weeks of the 2019-20 school year. Those awarded were: 5th Grade High Honor Roll: Makenna Bechtold, Mason Bolen, Trinton Dalton, Mia Fairchild, Natalie Fausett, Haylee Figert, Kordyn Harris, Rinka Higuera, Brianna Martin, Haiden McWhirt, Aubri Merrell, Bryan Palmer, Clayton Shepler, Averie Turner, Evelyn Walden 5th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Aliyah Billingsley, Randy Boring, Chloe Cooper, Alyssa Crowley, Kierstin Fager, Kinzie Flack, Violet George, Brooklyn Gressley, Ayden Haneline, Benjamin Hipskind, Owen Honeycutt, Madalyn Lynn, Jarrett McWhirt, Allison Nelson, Colin Patton, Victoria Petty, Aiden Poland, Oliver Sapusek, TJ Tracy, Emma Vancamp, Khloye Wood 6th Grade High Honor Roll:
Justyce Amburgey, Ava Bishir, William Brewer, Cole Brooks, Caiden Burchett, Kalli Davis, Kendall France, Haylee Friend, Drew Guenin-Hodson, Matthew Hipskind, Maya Howard, Kaylee Indrutz, Jaycee Jones, Raegan Jones, Victoria Koselke, Coleson Kugler, Keaton Lane, Cooper long, Kyron Mahan, Elias Mattern, Alison McCoart, Adam Miller, Trinity Music, Derek Reed, Danielle Sarll, Olivia Shepler Sadie Teel, Ella Tiedeman, Logan Wright 6th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Bryleigh Boggs, Oliva Burns, Kassidy Burton, Connor Clifton, Brylee Fagan, Wesley France, Tyler Frye, Samuel Harris, Nickita Judy, Karlie Lane, Laney Maple, Amaya Sellers 7th Grade High Honor Roll: Olivia Braun, Harper Golliher, Ella Hartley, Trever Herron, Kenley McWhirt, Kasen Oswalt, Sydney Till, Isabella Vander Velden, Samantha Walter, Emma Weaver 7th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Paige Arrowood, Ashtrid Burns, Caden Carmichael, Tyson Carpenter, Ella Colvin, Trinity Dalton, Avry Dugan,
Levi Fairchild, Nonoka Higuera, Abigail Hipskind, Chase Howard, Lacie Jones, Coltyn Sellers, Kristian Stanton, Janika Stumbo, Cole VanCamp, Madison White, Kamryn Wilcox 8th Grade High Honor Roll: Natalie Adams, Chloe Bishir, Talia Carrillo, Octavia Claudio, Maya Drabenstot, Grant Ford, Troy GueninHodson, Karina Hernandez, Xavier Hughes, Alexa Johnson, Calisen Kugler, Calista Larrowe, Karigan Long, Paloma Shull, Isabella Vail, Madeline Von Uhl, Brook Wagner, Kierra Wilson, Izaak Wright 8th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Tyler Bear, Grayen Blair, Isaac Byers, Madeline Castle, Drew Castro, Jaide Clark, Emily Clifton, Carter Dials, Alexander Dinkins, Brayten Eis, Keaton Fields, Hunter Fisher, Mollie Friend, William Galley, Set Helsel, Kiana Jones, Tala Lynn, Dane Mettler, Alexandra Mote, Brant Proctor, Kale Richardson, Anna Simpson, Jared Stevens, Noah Thompson, Ethan Watkins
Officials from Northfield Jr.-Sr. High School have announced the honor roll for students in grades seven through 12 for the second semester. Those awarded were: High Honor Roll Grade seven: Jaden Baer, Elliot Baker, Eli Bone, Emma Bone, Joshua Boring, Maddux Daniels, Joanna Drancik, Gretta France, William Gray, Camryn Kuhn, Jaeda Lynn, Shelby Macy, Jaxsen Martin, Graci Napier, Macie Overlander, Kendal Rosen, Abigail Schnepp, Easton Shaw, Emma Warnock Grade eight: Isaiah S. Beall, Trinity A. Bever, Brihanna L. Boocher, Autumn R. Burruss, Ava M. Copeland, Gabreil A. Haupert, Hannah M. Holmes, Eden L. Hoover, Anna F. Kissel, Jaycie P. Krom, Madeline C. Moore, Emma M. Napier, John R. Nesler, Emily L. Rehak, Landon E. Shoue, Mara E. Zolman Grade nine: Lillian M. Hobbs, Ella D. Hunter, Natalee D. Keller, Kylie A. Leland, Avry M. Napier, Avery P. Shrider, Brooklyn N. Stout, Claire E. Thompson Grade ten: Sydney A. Baker, Emma M. Beall, Skyler D. Burnham, Kayden M. Cruz, Ainsley R. Dale, Ashley J. Lyons, Jacob R. Snyder, Jaidon D. Truman, Kyle A. Wynn Grade eleven: Emma L. Brainard, Lyndsey R. Carter,
Logan J. Cox, Elise G. Gottschalk, Abigail F. Hunter, Jenna L. Krom, Sydney A. Lester, Jett N. Snyder Grade twelve: Levi J. Fulkerson, Allysa A. Haupert, Liam A. Johnson, Morgan A. Meyer, Kassidy M. Stambaugh, Samuel G. Watkins A/B Honor Roll Grade seven: Blake A. Aderman, Tyson W. Baer, Lucis J. Bever, Isaac A. Burkhart, Noah A. Copeland, Hailey E. Cruz, Connor A. Dillingham, Kami M. Frank, Lucas R. Haupert, Luke R. Haupert, Anna G. Hodson, Jared L. Holmes, Steven R. Kowalczuk, Corbyn A. Lane, Eli A. Mattern, Riley A. Mckillip, Kendall R. Mercer, Marcus R. Meyer, Ryland M. Miller, Shatay M. Niccum, Parker R. Oswalt, Kirsten J. Rife, Jaima R. Vigar, Matthew S. Wallen, Allisyn C. Weaver, Josilyn R. Weaver G r a d e eightDestynee S. Bayliss, Adam J. Bever, Jessica M. Brunett, Ryan P. Brunett, Konner G. Carpenter, Aden J. Eads, Emma L. Eviston, Olivia H. French, Reid A. Haupert, Connor D. Herring, Kaitlyn L. Holley, Atziry G. LaraMenchaca, Alexis J. Leffel, Josephine M. Lynn, Brady P. Mcdonald, Brandon D. McKillip, Marielle A. Roberts, Abby M. Ruff, Benjamin L. Snyder, Kody W. Stambaugh, Turner L. Stephens, Jonathon F. Treska, Baden M. Turner, Quintenn A. Vigar, Hannah G. Wilson Kyle L. YeiserGrade nine: Ashlynn T.
Arney, Kaydence L. Atkins, Kamden D. Carpenter, Alexandra J. Cartwright, Cash A. Cartwright, Mason N. Fisher, James J. Hall, Malachi J. Higgins, Jordan D. Kinsey, Elijah R. Kroh, Molly F. Mcdonald, Asia M. Miller, Jaxton C. Peas, Karson R. Pratt, Reece T. Rosen, Sophie R. Rosen, Dylan W. Ross, Kaiden L. Samons, Matthew J. Snowberger, Dillon M. Tomlinson, Paul T. Treska Grade ten: Brayden D. Arney, Mekenya L. Barrus, Morgan J. Bever, Jake E. Halderman, Gabrial J. Harrington, Meredith M. Haupert, Mya L. Hunter, Blake F. Huston, Ahlai J. Justice, Crysta E. Kowalczuk, Jace R. Randel, Addy E. Rosen, Ella M. Satterthwaite, Eric T. Tracy Grade eleven: Toby T. Baer, Addison L. Baker, Kolby M. Dunn, Michael L. Fisher, Alexander S. Haupert, Clay A. Herring, Micah G. Higgins, Benjamin N. Holley, Emma S. Hoover, Kyra L. Kennedy, Jason M. Kinsey, Benjamin E. Kissel, Chloe M. Miller, Trinnity J. Mitchell, Jayden M. Peas, Janelle M. Ross, Andrew J. Seimet, Keaton E. Stout Grade twelve: Victoria J. Bogert, Alixzandir J. Byers, Madison O. Clark, Zakkary E. Lee, Fayth N. Leming, Alyssa R. Mckillip, Faye A. Satterthwaite, Madison A. Shrider, Mikenzie A. Till, Parker E. Tysinger, Ariana R. Varner, Athena K. Varner, Isaiah O. Webb, Emma G. Wynn
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Logan A. McDonald is a lifetime resident of Wabash. He is a 2014 graduate of Wabash High School and a 2016 graduate from the University of Northwestern Ohio with a degree in Agricultural/Diesel mechanics. Logan is currently seeking an associates degree in Mortuary Science at Mid-America College of Funeral Services. He will graduate in March of 2020. Logan is a proud member of the American Legion Post 15, Wabash Moose Lodge 1195, LaFontaine Lions Club, and Wabash Elks 471.
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Aug. 7, 1924 – May 24, 2020 Margaret E. Johnson, 95, of Wabash, died at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Aug. 7, 1924, in Lewistown, Ill., to Ross and Lillian (Raker) Stevens. After a chance encounter during a fishing trip with her father, Margaret met the love of her life, William Johnson, whom she married in St. Louis, Mo., on Feb. 1, 1943. They moved around the states during his time in the Army Air Corps and eventually settled down in Arvada, Colo. There, they raised a family and grew a meaningful and successful business centered around supporting the troops overseas. “It’s for the boys in Vietnam” was her most used phrase during that time. From 1965 -75, Margaret would find parts and equipment to keep a U.S. Army and Navy workshop going in Saigon during the war. Afterwards, she worked with her husband managing Western Diesel in Grand Junction, Colo. William died July 1, 2000, and Margaret relocated to Wabash, to be closer to her daughters in 2000. She has spent the last 20 years being active and heavily involved in the community. She loved to work in her garden tending flowers and green tomatoes. She enjoyed hosting parties and playing gin rummy. She supported the Honeywell Center by attending events and parties whenever possible. Margaret’s energy and enthusiasm for life never subsided with age. Loved by all and special to so many - her wisdom, humor, civility and love will be heavily missed and live forever in the hearts she touched. She is survived by three children, Delbert R. (Mary) Johnson of Longmont, Colo., Martha C. (Michael) Harding of Angola, and Mary L. Hettmansperger of Wabash; four grandchildren, Jenny Johnson of St. Augustine, Fla., Mark (Megan) Johnson of Castle Rock, Colo., Abbey Fowler of Grand Rapids, Mich., and, Logan Hettmansperger of Wabash; her great-granddaughter, Zoie Fowler of Grand Rapids; her niece, Laura (Michael Arndt) Stevens of Wabash; and many other extended family members. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Robert Stevens. Graveside services and burial were Thursday, May 28, 2020, at White Chapel Cemetery, Illinois. A Celebration of Life service will be later this summer, date and location to be determined. Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service of Wabash handled arrangements. Preferred memorial is Honeywell Foundation, 275 W. Market St., Wabash. The memorial guest book for Margaret may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Joyce Hall, 79 Loved playing bingo May 14, 1941 – May 26, 2020 Joyce Roberta Hall, 79, of rural Lagro, died at 10:17 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Parkview Health Randallia in Fort Wayne. She was born May 14, 1941, in Lagro, to Robert L. and Esther “Irene” (Hoover) Ridenour. Joyce was a 1959 graduate of Lagro High School. She worked and retired from Midwest Poultry Service in North Manchester. Joyce enjoyed going to senior centers in Wabash and Huntington to play bingo and eat carry-in meals, and watching the Chicago Cubs. She loved her cat, J Lo. She is survived by two children, Rick (Beverly) Hall of Urbana, and Vicki (Jim Hunt) Hall of North Manchester; two grandchildren, Rick Hall, Jr. of Richvalley, and Michelle Hunt of Urbana; and great-granddaughter, Giavanna Hall of Richvalley. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Sheila Smith. Graveside services and burial were Saturday May 30, 2020, at Hopewell Cemetery, Lagro, with Pastor Nathan Whybrew officiating. Calling was Saturday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Joyce may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
James Derck, 76 Aug. 2, 1943 – May 11, 2020 James Edward Derck, 76 died May 11, 2020. There will be a Celebration of Jim’s Life at 2 p.m., June 6, 2020 at the Christian Heritage Church, Wabash. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service.
Aug. 16, 1940 – May 27, 2020 Bernie Lou Younce, 79, of rural Wabash, died at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine. She was born Aug. 16, 1940, in Peru, to Donald and Vivian “Maxine” (Miller) Cole. Bernie was a 1958 graduate of Noble High School and received her nursing certification from Indiana University Kokomo. She married Jerry E. Younce in Wabash on July 17, 1959. She was a Registered Nurse at Wabash County Hospital 19 years. Bernie was a member of the Wabash Alliance Church, and belonged to the Ladies Prayer Band at the church. She enjoyed reading, going antiquing, and watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. She is survived by her husband, Jerry E Younce of Wabash; four children, Gregory (Lisa) Younce of McKinney, Texas, Brian (Cindi) Younce and Marianne McAllister, both of Wabash, and Andrew (Susan) Younce of Somerset; 10 grandchildren, Trevor Younce of Dalles, Ore., Jarrod Younce of Oklahoma City, Okla., Colin Younce of McKinney, Texas, Aaron (Chelsea) Smith of Muncie, Justin (Amanda) Younce of Wabash, Graham (Lanae) McAllister of Ossian, Andrew McAllister, Treyton Younce, Jaeden Younce, and Makenna Younce, all of Wabash; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Donald (Marianne) Cole of Wabash; sister, Karen Grogg of Conroe, Texas; and her sisterin-law, Linda Cole of Kokomo. She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Ashley Younce; and her brother, James Cole. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Wabash Alliance Church, Wabash, with Todd Render officiating. Burial was in Mississinewa Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was Monday, June 1, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church. Preferred memorial is Alzheimer’s Association. The memorial guest book for Bernie may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Janet Maurer, 75 Enjoyed reading March 8, 1945 – May 22, 2020 Janet Kay Maurer, 75, Plymouth, died May 22, 2020. She was born March 8, 1945. Graveside services were May 27, at South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester.
Jessie Swafford, 32 Loving mother Dec. 8, 1987 – May 15, 2020 Jessie Ann Swafford, 32, died Friday May 15, 2020. She was born on Dec. 8, 1987. Graveside services were Wednesday, May 11, at South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley. Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Jan. 31, 1946 – May 27, 2020
Frances Louise (Knight) Eltzroth, 74, of Wabash, died at 2:30 a.m., May 27, 2020 at her home. She was born Jan. 31, 1946 in Rochester, to Ernest “Poppy” and Mary “ N a n n y ” (Cunningham) Knight. Frances was a graduate of Rochester High School. She worked at General Tire in Wabash. Frances married Michael Warren Eltzroth in Rochester on Nov. 1965. She was a speed reader and loved reading mysteries. Frances enjoyed flower gardening, camping, and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by two children, Brian Eltzroth, and Amy (Michael) Fleshood, both of Wabash; three grandchildren, Candice (Josh) Maine of Wabash, Lindsey (Jordan Ridgeway) Fleshood of North Carolina, and Hannah Fleshood of Wabash; two great-grandchildren, Ava Maine and Brooks Maine, both of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ernie “Bub” Knight; and sister, Sharon Knight. Funeral services were June 1 at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Ed Ensley officiating. Burial was in Ever Rest Memorial Park, Logansport. The memorial guest book for Frances may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
June Stamper, 74 May 23, 1946 – May 25, 2020
June Nadine Stamper, 74, of Wabash, died at 7:43 a.m., Monday, May 25, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born May 23, 1946, in Elliott County, Ky., to Ollie Brown and Faye (Jenkins) Fannin. June retired from General Tire in Wabash, and also worked part time at the Laundromat on Cass Street in Wabash. She attended Christian Heritage Church in Wabash. She enjoyed traveling, reading her Bible, family gatherings, cooking, and her pets. She is survived by two sons, Rick Stamper of Columbia City, and Steve (Billie Jo) Stamper of Wabash; two grandchildren, Devan (Chad) Lambert of North Manchester, and Sidney Stamper of Wabash; two great-grandchildren, Makenlie Lambert and Ashlynn Lambert, both of North Manchester; brothers and sisters, Charles Brown of Wabash, Billy (Deb) Brown of Roann, Evon Brown, Ida Stamper, Sue Keeton, and Ronnie Brown, all of Morehead, Ky. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters Sandy Becknell and Betty DeHart. Funeral services were May 29 at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Entombment will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. The memorial guest book for June may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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Richard Reed, 83
Ben B. Smith, 94
Randy Workman, 61
Collected antiques
Army veteran
Enjoyed being outdoors
Dec. 25, 1936 – May 28, 2020
Jan. 9, 1926 – May 23, 2020
June 10, 1958 – May 23, 2020
Richard E. “Dick” Reed, age 83, of Marion passed away at 3:08 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Aperion Care in Marion. He had been recovering for several weeks after suffering a stroke and pneumonia. Richard was born Dec. 25, 1936 in Grant County, the son of Ralph and Helen (Moore) Reed. He graduated from Van Buren High School in 1954. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Sandra Lynn Penrod in Nov. 1954 and she preceded him in death on June 27, 2019. They would have been married 65 years last Nov. 5, 2019. He worked at Bell Fibre for 10 years and then worked at GM in Marion and took an early retirement in 1991 after 27 years. He loved going to auctions and never had enough antiques. He had booths at Jake’s and the Markle Antique Mall. He also enjoyed playing BINGO with his many friends. He was a die hard “Cubby” fan. In his younger days at one time he played on four different fast pitch baseball teams, Rosie’s Little Italy, Sutter’s, Local 977 and Hillside. He was a member of the Hillside Wesleyan Church and he loved the Lord. He also cleaned the church many years ago and mowed the church lawn. He loved his dog Peppy as well his four children, Rick (Sandy) Reed of Gas City, Chris (Crystal) Reed of Goshen, Cyndi (Randy) Gilbert of Marion/Texas and Rhonda (Ron) McCown of Wabash; 12 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Hazel Reed of Wabash; and two nieces, Robin Reed of Gas City and Terri Reed of Ft. Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Helen (Moore) Reed and a brother, Robert Reed. A special thanks to Aperion Care and their staff for all of their attention and love showed to Dick in his last days. Calling and services were on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, Marion, with Pastor Gary Bingham officiating. Burial followed funeral services in Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion. Memorial contributions can be made to the Marion-Grant County Humane Society, 505 S. Miller Avenue, Marion, Indiana 46953. Online condolences may be shared at www.ravenchoate.com
Ben B. Smith, 94, of Lagro, passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2020, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born on Jan. 9, 1926, in Lunenburg, Ark., to the late Willie and Lillie F. (Shannon) Smith. Ben married Shirley A. Fendrick on Nov. 10, 1951; she passed away on Aug. 29, 2011. Ben served in the United States Army during World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He retired, in 1988, from the railroad as a freight agent. Since 1950, he was a member of the Transportation Union. Ben was a member of the Christian Heritage Church in Wabash. Ben is survived by two sons, Dr. Dale (Deana) Smith, of Elgin, Okla., and Paul (Linda) Smith, of Lagro; five grandchildren, Jamie (Brett) Stephens, Lynn (Andrew) Greenspan, Cory (Angel Nance) Smith, Kaitlin (Andrew) Duffy and Courtney (Neil) Miller; four great-grandsons, Adin Stephens, Axel Stephens, Warren Greenspan and Elijah Duffy; one brother, Eudell (Shirley) Smith, of Melbourne, Ark., and one sister, Eudene Holt, of West Plains, Mo. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Private services are planned. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Preferred memorials are to the Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash, IN 46992. Online condolences can be left at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.
J. Stanley “Stan” Myers, 74 Car enthusiast March 4, 1946 – May 22, 2020 J. Stanley “Stan” Myers, 74, of Wabash, died at 6:49 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2020, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born March 4, 1946, in Wabash, to Lawrence Eugene and Pauline (Helminger) Myers. Stan was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School, and a 1968 graduate of Ball State University. He married Patricia “Patsy” Vrooman at the Wabash Christian Church on Nov. 25, 1967. He was the second-generation owner of Ecowater Systems in Wabash. Stan was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wabash, and a longtime member and chairman of the Crossroads Bank Board of Directors. He enjoyed golfing and boating, was a car enthusiast, and especially was proud of his 1955 Chevy. He cherished his family and the time spent with them. He is survived by his wife, Patricia “Patsy” Myers; two sons, Brian (Shelly) Myers and Jeffrey (Whitney) Myers; and four grandchildren, Cason Myers, Quinn Myers, Mia Myers, and Caroline Myers, all of Wabash; and his brother, Greg L. (Barbara) Myers of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with the Rev. Jonathan Cornell, Pastor Nathan Whybrew, and Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was Wednesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are the Friendship Hill Playground Endowment at the Wabash County Community Foundation or Delay the Disease at the Wabash County YMCA. The memorial guest book for Stan may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Randel E. “Randy” Workman, 61, Lagro, passed away May 23, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born June 10, 1958, in Kokomo, Randy was one of two children born to Grant and Mary Alice (Baker) Workman. Two years after graduating from Bluffton High School in the class of 1976, Randy married Lisa Kern on Sept. 9, 1978. The two were wed for 41 years and had three children. During their time together, Randy worked as a plumber and pipefitter through Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 166 for twenty-eight years before retiring in 2018. Randy took pride in his hard work and teaching his girls that value. Growing up in a patriotic home, Randy always supported the military and the local American Legion Post 216, Lagro, where he was a member. As a member of the American Legion, Randy organized many fundraisers to support veterans and the American Legion, which he took great pride in doing. Randy also enjoyed being outdoors fishing and hunting mushrooms and deer, but he especially loved playing with his grandchildren. The loving memory of Randel E. “Randy” Workman will be forever cherished by his mother, Mary Alice Workman, Warren; wife, Lisa Workman, Lagro; three daughters, Leslie Workman, Warren; Tiffany (Shane) Smith, Wabash; Michelle Workman, Warren; sister, Judy (Gary) Johnson, Bluffton; and eight grandchildren. Randy was preceded in death by his father, Grant Workman. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. For those who wish to honor Randy’s memory and continue his support of the military, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.
Police and fire reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Citations May 15 Chase A. Watson, Wabash cited for speed. May 22 Jackie E. Poe, 28, Gas City cited for improper passing. May 23 Scott A. Wyman, 25, Pierceton cited for disregarding stop sign. May 24 Levi H. Strong, Peru cited for swimming in an unauthorized area. Hunter A. Holycross, Peru cited for swimming in an unauthorized area. Cameron A. Baber, Peru cited for swimming in an unauthorized area. Cameron A. Smith, Upland, cited for improper display. May 26 Jose G. Espinoza, 40, Roann cited for
operating while never licensed and false or fictitious registration and operating with no financial representation. May 27 Raphael A. Herrera, 31, North Manchester cited for left of center. Accidents May 22 At 10:32 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jackie E. Poe, 28, Gas City collided with a vehicle driven by Cameron T. Rose, 21, Marion on State Road 15 near State Road 124. At 4:54 p.m., a vehicle driven by Linda L. Daniels, 69, Roann collided with a vehicle driven by Yolanda A. Mata, 15, Roann on County Road 400 West near County Road 850 North. (Continued on Page 15A)
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Police and fire reports May 23 At 2:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Daniel L. Knecht, 32, North Manchester ran off the road on County Road 1175 North near County Road 300 East. May 24 At 6:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by Noble R. Bolen collided with a parked car at 2095 County Road 1000 North. May 27 At 5:46 a.m., a vehicle driven by Raphael A. Herrera, 31, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven by Cynthia J. Green, 36, North Manchester on County Road 200 West near Wayne Street. At 2:28 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jeanette J. Knee, 53, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven by James L. Bucher, 83, Akron on State
Road 114 near County Road 300 West. At 4:15 p.m., a vehicle driven by Sean A. Mathias, 20, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Audrey C. Lynn, 49, Wabash on Old State Road 15 near State Road 124. North Manchester Accidents May 28 At 2:26 p.m., a vehicle driven by Judith A. Drake, 79, North Manchester struck a curb in the 1400 block of State Road 114 West. Fire May 23 1:40 p.m., 400 block of North Mill Street for an illegal burn. 9:20 p.m., 600 block of West 3rd Street for house fire. May 25 10:19 a.m., 400 block of North Market Street for medical assist. May 26
12:45 p.m., 400 block of West 9th Street for an alarm. May 27 9:14 a.m., 100 block of West Main Street for medical assist. 5:50 p.m., 600 block of Meadowdale Drive for medical assist. May 28 3:45 p.m., 500 block of East 5th Street for medical assist. Land Transfers Jessica L. Martin and Justin L. Jones to Justin L. Jones and Jessica L. Jones, quitclaim deed. Lamar D. Hufford to Lamar D. Hufford and Emily Hufford, warranty deed. James V. Wetmore Revocable Trust to Silas J. Beachler, trust deed. Barbara A. Hopkins, Fred Hukill, Barbara Hukill and Debra Eversole to Larry Harmon, personal deed.
Bruce A. Hostetler to Bruce A. Hostetler and Margery B. Hostetler, quitclaim deed. David A. Van Meter to David A. Van Meter and David A. and Meter Living Trust, quitclaim deed. Maurice L. Goff and Victoria Lynne Goff to Michael W. Rees and Carrie S. Rees, warranty deed. Scott R. Hippensteel to Robert H. Hippensteel, warranty deed. Kerry H. Hippensteel, Aaron R. Hippensteel and Seth A. Hippensteel to Robert H. Hippensteel, warranty deed. Robert H. Hippensteel to Aaron R. Hippensteel and Stacey M. Hippensteel, warranty deed. Aaron R. Hippensteel and Stacey M.
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Hippensteel to Aaron R. Hippensteel and Stacey M. Hippensteel, warranty deed. Robert H. Hippensteel and Aaron R. Hippensteel to Aaron R. Hippensteel and Stacey M. Hippensteel, warranty deed. Robert H. Hippensteel and Aaron R. Hippensteel to Seth A. Hippensteel and Hippensteel Familyy Irrevocable Trust, warranty deed. Robert Hippensteel and Oris Hippensteel to Seth A. Hippensteel and Elizabeth A. Hippensteel, warranty deed. Robert H. Hippensteel and Oris Hippensteel to Seth A. Hippensteel and Hippensteel Family Irrevocable Trust, warranty deed. David F. England and
Diane C. England to Brent A. Swan and Danielle J. Swan, warranty deed. Brent Allen Swan and Danielle Swan to Grant C. Langebartels and Laura M. Langebartels, warranty deed. Howard M. Kaler and Cecilia C. Kaler to Michael E. Barnett, warranty deed. Lawrence Ralph Murphey to Shea S. Beauchamp, warranty deed. Danny J. Heflin and Christina M. Heflin to Keaton Benedict, warranty deed. Katherine M. Bach and Anne Elizabeth Curtis to Jerry L. Enyeart, Lisa G. Enyeart, Jerry L. Enyeart and Lisa G. Enyeart Joint Trust, Charles V. Enyeart, Denise C. Enyeart and Charles V. Enyeart and Denise
Rosea Campbell, 98
Marine Corps veteran
Avid IU fan
Feb. 9, 1975 – May 31, 2020
Aug. 17, 1921 – May 31, 2020
Aaron Donald Mabery, 45, of Wabash, died at 2:15 p.m., Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home. He was born Feb. 9, 1975 in Wabash, to Charles Donald Mabery and Sherry (Wensley) Smith. Aaron was a 1995 graduate of Wabash High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1996 - 2000 attaining the rank of Corporal. On July 21, 2007 he married Erica Hegel at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, in Wabash. He worked as a receiving clerk at Real Alloy in Wabash the past 4 years and also worked at Rent-A-Center in Wabash. He was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. Aaron enjoyed hunting and fishing, but mostly just spending time with his boys. He is survived by his wife, Erica Mabery; two sons Kalib Mabery and Hunter Mabery; and his mother Sherry Smith, all of Wabash; and his siblings, Travis (Mariah) Smith and Sherry Lynn Morgan. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2020 at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, 2147 N. State Road 15, Wabash, with Solomon David and Michael Eaton officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Thursday at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, and one hour prior to the service, Friday, at the church. Preferred memorial is Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. The memorial guest book for Aaron may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Sondria Espinoza, 72 Loved helping others April 10, 1948 – May 31, 2020 Sondria Lee Espinoza, 72, of Wabash, died at 4:30 a.m., Sunday, May 31, 2020 at her home. She was born April 10, 1948 in Dayton, Ky. to Leonard and Hazel R. (Fancher) Simpson. Sondria married Alfredo Espinoza in Lakeland, Fla. on June 20, 1975. She was a homemaker. Sondria enjoyed cooking, cleaning, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sondria’s passion was helping people. She loved everyone and never met a stranger. She is survived by her husband, Alfredo Espinoza of Wabash; five children; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother. As per Sondria’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Sondria may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
C. Enyeart Joint Trust, personal deed. Jason A. Richardson and Heather N. Richardson to Hidden Diamond Homes LLC, warranty deed. Lois M. Grindle and Phillip O. Grindle to Bradley P. Grindle, quitclaim deed. Marriage License Walter Eugene Stapleton II, 38 and Angela Dawn Taylor, 42. Building Permits For the week of May 24, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Kerry and Connie Harmon for home addition. Robert D. Moyer for utility building. Adam and Angela Cartwright for home addition. Matthew and Abigail Denney for new home.
Rosea M. Campbell, 98, of Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m., Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Aug. 17, 1921 in Kosciusko County, to John and Elizabeth (Floor) Reed. Rosea married Hugh D. Campbell in North Manchester on June 17, 1939; he died March 13, 2000. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church in Wabash. She enjoyed playing cards, dominos, games, was an avid IU fan and especially loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter Judy Rhoades of Wabash; son-in-law and daughters-in-law, Phil Marsh of Wabash, Nancy Campbell of Kokomo, and Carol Campbell of Freeport; 9 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren;
several great great grandchildren; sister Carol Fike of Fort Pierce, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Ann Berry of Naples, Fla., and Bonnie Reed of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sons, Larry E. Campbell, and Stephen M. Campbell; daughter, Joanna Marsh; 6 brothers; 2 sisters; and her grandson, Rodney Rhoades. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2020 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Terry Hinds officiating.
Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church. The memorial guest book for Rosea may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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It was 1874 when a group of Urbana residents and businessman Charles Miller decided to build a much needed train depot. Ernie and Ethel Smith’s youngest daughter, Karen, wrote a brief letter stating that the depot was a favorite place for Urbana kids to hang out. Men would often drop by to talk to the depot manager Ernie Smith. The New York Central trains hauled grain from the Urbana elevator to other parts of the state. Urbana resident Sandy Haupert wrote a short letter stating that she and her mother would walk uptown early in the morning to the depot to catch the New York Central to spend the day in Wabash visiting her great aunt and shopping then returning on the night train and walked from the depot to the post office each evening. She also remembers Ernie pushing the mail cart from the depot to the post office each day. The year was 1960 when New York Central decided to close the Urbana Depot. This was not a very hard
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decision to make when the Urbana elevator closed down. Several other Urbana residents miss the fun rides to Wabash and back. The train made business trips pleasurable. It was not like driving your car in stressful traffic today. Urbana Lions Community Ballpark is available to everyone and anyone this year when things lighten up. This park is full of items for any activity. Snack Shack if needed for little league baseball, girls softball, slow pitch, fast pitch softball, little league baseball tournaments, basketball court, play ground equipment, pavilion for picnics with charcoal grill, handicap accessible restrooms with running water. This is a unique place and is
very well maintained. Call (260) 774-3665 for information and to see if the park is available on the date you would like. Prayer Concerns: Orville Chamberlain, Doris Mattern, Kristina Gamsby, Alma DeVore, Jane Winebrenner, Gene Miller is in a nursing facility in Ft Wayne, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Max Chamberlain, Dean & Lois Haupert, Duane and Esther Wagner, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim Hartley, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and daughter Jackie, Jeff Warnock, Lowell Karns, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney, our nation, the people that have contracted COVID-19, doctors and nurses that are helping the sick to combat this virus, scientists that are trying to develop a vaccine and our military personnel. Urbana Streetlights: I want to thank those residents who have reported streetlight problems to me. This method of reporting a streetlight problem works very well. Keep your eye on the
streetlight news for I will be sending out notices in the next month or so about collecting for the lights. As most of you know, I hold a Halloween Car and Truck Show every year and have for the past 18 years to help with the cost of the lights. I don’t know if I will be able to put the show on this year due to COVID-19. So, I will be asking for the town’s residents for help just a little more. The Urbana Streetlights are a very important part of the Community. Problem with any of the streetlights, please give me a call 260-774-3665.
Train Depot Manager Ernie Smith stands on the north side of the Urbana Depot. Picture donated by Karen (Smith) Dinsmore.
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Kiwanis Club of North Manchester will have its annual Dan’s Fish Fry fundraiser on June 18 from 4-7:30 p.m. in Warvel Park. Advanced ticket cost is $10.50 and at the Park ticket price is $11. The 2020 event will be CARRY-OUT ONLY. BIRTHDAY THANK YOU!: I want to thank all who
participated or sent cards for my 90th birthday celebration. I was very shocked at the attention but very grateful. Thank you so much, Phyllis Werking MU RESPONDS TO COVID-19 WITH FREE TUITION: As the COVID-19 pandemic poses financial uncertainty for incoming students and their families,
Manchester University is offering a sure thing: Free tuition for all four years. Although 100 percent of all Manchester undergraduates receive financial assistance, the University is offering free tuition exclusively to incoming first-year students: 1) From families that make $65,000 a year or less, 2) Who
are eligible for a federal Pell Grant and 3) Who completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as FAFSA, by the Indiana deadline, and are Indiana residents. Students must live in on-campus housing each year, paying fees, room and board, in order to qualify. For information about applying to Manchester, including virtual visits, go to https://www.manchester.edu/admissions/audiences/adm issions UNITED METHODIST CHURCH COMMUNITY DINNER: The United Methodist Church will be hosting a Drive Thru Community Dinner on Friday, June 5, beginning at 4 p.m. and serving while supplies last. The church is located at 306 East Second Street. Menu includes chicken and noodles, 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. DRIVE THRU FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street. Guests should follow the signs provided for directions to pick up meals in the Town Parking lot. FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. Manchester. THURSDAY’S
CHILD REOPENS JUNE 4: Located at 410 N. Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, Thursday’s Child 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. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. FARMER’S MARKET NEW LOCATION: Beginning in May, the North Manchester Farmers Market will have a new location starting Saturday May 2nd! We will now be located at Ogan’s Landing in North Manchester on South Mill Street. We will be having our first market of the season Saturday May 2nd from 8 a.m. until Noon. We will be practicing safe hygiene and social distancing.
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LaFontaine Lions plan carry-out dinner LaFontaine Lions will have a carry-out only hand breaded tenderloin dinner or Saturday, June 13 from 4 p.m. or until gone at the LaFontaine Community Building.
The meal will be titenderloins, applesauce and a bag of chips. Cost will be $10 per meal. You may charge it with a extra charge of $1.00 per transaction. Pick up will be in the alley on the west side of the Community Building. Watch for further instruction on pick up. SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Congratulations to Miss Jody Livergood, our 2019-20 Southwood Elementary Teacher of the Year! Miss Livergood has been teaching second grade for the past several years. Due to some health issues, she was not able to begin teaching in the classroom at the beginning of the year. All throughout her time not physically being with the class, Miss Livergood stayed as involved as much as she possibly could. She prepared materials for the classroom. She helped with benchmarking students for reading levels, kept up with student work on the Seesaw app, and found other ways to stay connected and know her students and families. During our time of extended eLearning, students & parents reported that they loved the projects she assigned to her students. Thank you for helping us celebrate Miss Jody Livergood. We are blessed to have her! Saturday, June 27 at 10 a.m. is the 2nd Annual Springtime Extravaganza at The Elementary in LaFontaine.
SOUTHWOOD JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL would like to recognize the Valedictorian of the class of 2020: Miss Daisy Sparks! Daisy has participated in Indiana All-State Honor Choir, Wabash
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Dance Theater, VPA Summer Theater, Monster Piano Concert, 4-H, and piano lessons. Daisyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests include
music, art, aerial recreation, and floriculture, but she is still undecided upon future plans. Way to go, Daisy! We are
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Wabash City CANDLELITE VILLAGE Neighborhood Garage Sale. Friday & Saturday, June 5 & 6. Starting at 8am. Lots of great merchandise!
MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE Sale: 1255 Alber Street, Wabash. Friday, June 12th, 9am-5pm. Saturday, June 13th, 9am-3pm. Furniture: couch - like new, electric recliner - burgundy, rocking chair, floral loveseat, night stands. Oriental rug, dishware, seasonal decorations, floor lamps, lamps, pictures, walker, power hospital bed. Clothing: shoes, purses, accessories, clothing all sizes small-XL, infant girls (newborn-9mo.)
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FISH FOR STOCKING: Most Varieties Pond Lakes. Laggis’ Fish Farm, 269628-2056 (days) or 269624-6215 (evenings).
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1 MILE from Walmart. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, water, sewer, trash pickup included in rent. Monthly $525 deposit required. Quiet park. 574-612-2019, 574-612-1814. Rent to own. FOR RENT: 3 bedroom and 2 bedroom mobile homes. Located at Lakeview Mobile Home Park, only minutes from town! Call 260-568-4798.
Articles For Sale FOR SALE: Professional Char-Griller temperature gauge, $50. Call 765-9814966.
Singles HELLO LADIES! I am a male, late 60’s, 5’10”, 180lbs. Into old cars, yard work, movies, markets, restaurants, and travel. I am looking for a woman in her 60’s, slim to medium build, outgoing, and likes to explore. Let’s find each other and make life worth remembering! Signed, Young at Heart. Please send responses to: Box 467, c/o The Paper, PO Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992
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THE PAPER
June 3, 2020