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Crystal comes back home Country superstar helps re-open Eagles Theatre

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash Eagles Theatre had its grand re-opening on Saturday, Feb. 29, after a total of six years of renovations.

Former Wabash resident and country music superstar, Crystal Gayle, graced the Eagles stage on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to singing, Gayle also is a songwriter, actress and record.

The show began with speeches from Wabash Mayor Scott Long, President and CEO of the Honeywell Foundation Tod Minnich and Honeywell Foundation Chair Howard Halderman. Each spoke about the process and work it took to renovate the theatre as the main project after becoming the Stellar Community recipient in 2014.

The Stellar Communities Program is a multi-year, multi-million-dollar investment initiative led by the Office of Community and Rural Affairs.

Once the speeches ended, Gayle was introduced along with her band and her sister, Peggy Sue, who acted as her back up singer and sang a few songs of her own and also performed “Coal Miner’s Daughter” with Gayle. “Coal Miner’s Daughter” is a song by the pair’s sister, Loretta Lynn.

During the show, Gayle highlighted a band member, Jay Patten, who played saxophone and mandolin during the performance. They sang “There is a Rainbow” together.

Also, during the show, Gayle spoke about memories she had of growing up in Wabash.

“I remember coming to the Eagle’s Theatre when I was young,” she told the crowd. “It’s where I spent my money.”

She also pointed out that she was probably classmates with many show-goers there.

“Now don’t go telling any stories,” she said with a laugh.

During the show, she was also given a framed original ceiling tile with a plaque on it commemorating the show.

Gayle ended the performance with an encore and thanked the crowd for coming.

Scenes from the Crystal Gayle concert on Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Eagles theatre. Photos by Mandy Underwood

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‘Death by Chocolate’ to be staged March 6-8

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Officials from Wabash Area Community Theater (WACT) have announced that they are excited to present their spring comedy “Death by Chocolate”, directed by Bruce Rovelstad.

The play will be [resemted Friday through Sunday, March 6-8.

Nick Noir, played by Brett Robinson, is a private detective who has fallen on hard times and is forced to fire his devoted secretary, Selma, plyed by Charity Rankin. That is until Coco Purvis, played by Sandy Bendson, calls with details of a tantalizing case that might just pay off for Nick.

Coco Purvis and her sister, BonBon, played by Lin

Metzger, run a local coffee shop called Precious Perks Coffee Shoppe. Their featured drink is “Death by Chocolate.”

Unfortunately, the name of the drink was all too true for Vinnie the Leach, a regular customer.

Vinnie died after drinking it one month earlier. Business has fallen off since then and Coco is asking for help in solving the crime.

You will join Nick at the coffee shop as he meets a slew of pretty strange characters. There is Bobbie Sue, played by Allison Arnos, who aspires to be a famous singer in Nashville, but can’t carry a tune in a bucket. Bonbon and her sister Coco are polar opposites.

Bonbon likes to stir up trouble but Coco is sweet as pie. Henry, played by Josh Maggart, is an old

man who wears cross trainiers and Francois, played by Brian Sprayue, is more French than a bottle of Bordeaux.

There is a strange lady that wears all black, and a perky young girl named Juniper, played by Camille Kugler.

Even though he fired her, Nicks former secretary, Selma, shows up throughout the show with information to help her boss. Included in her unusual abilities is the fact she performs as a physic with the help of her trusty Blackberry.

A second death occurs and Nick is hot on the trail. Can he figure out “Who dun it” before a 3rd murder is committed? Can he save his struggling detective firm and keep Selma? Come to “Death by Chocolate” and find out the ending to this unusual

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Pictured are the main characters of “Death by Chocolate,” Selma (left) played by Charity Rankin and Nick (right) played by Brett Robinson. Photo provided. story.

The show is being held in the Charley Creek Ballroom.

WACT is calling the e v e n t “Dinnertainment” as the show includes a dinner provided by the Charley Creek Inn staff.

A drink called “Death By Chocolate” will be available for purchase as well. The

show runs Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and dinner served at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 8, doors open at noon with dinner being served at 12:30 p.m.

Tickets must be purchased ahead of time, by calling Charley Creek Inn, 260-5630111.

Time changes on Sunday Daylight Saving Time will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8.

That means area residents should set their clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, March 7.

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White’s Residential & Family Services has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the NBA All-Star 2021 Legacy Project to help advance its workforce development program, Growing Teens for Life. White’s will utilize the grant money to purchase 70 aeroponic towers to help it establish a system to grow fresh produce year-round.

This grant also will enable White’s to provide additional student work internships and STEM educational learning opportunities.

The NBA All-Star 2021 Host Committee awarded 21 organizations with an All-Star Legacy Grant. This $1 million initiative focuses on youth-serving nonprofit organizations across Indiana.

In connection with NBA All-Star 2021 in Indianapolis next February, the initiative provides grants up to $50,000 for each of the selected 21 brick-and-mortar projects focused on health and wellness or education.

The NBA All-Star 2021 Legacy Committee was tasked to create a meaningful grant opportunity to leave a legacy long after the game is played.

The 21 grantees, representing 18 counties, were chosen from 182 applicants from across Indiana.

“We had an overwhelmingly positive response statewide to the grant applications,” said Rick Fuson, Founding Chairman, All-Star Board of Directors and President and Chief Operating Officer, Pacers Sports & Entertainment.

“Narrowing the list to 21 grant recipients involved considerable review and discussion by our Legacy Committee. They had to make tough choices amongst a pool of incredibly strong and impactful grant requests.”

Factors closely examined included clear project objectives, funding and budget information, identified partners, number of people served and a demonstrated need. The committee worked to identify 21 grantees

who represent diversity of audience served, project type, and geographic range.

“As we look forward to our 70th NBA AllStar Game in 2021, there is no better way to recognize this milestone than through the legacy initiative,” said Todd Jacobson, NBA Senior Vice President, Social Responsibility.

Next, the Legacy Grantees will nominate three high school-aged Rising Stars for their project who are members of the class of 2021.

From these nominees, the Legacy Committee will select 21 Rising Stars, one per project, who will serve as honorary chairs for their respective Legacy Grantee. During NBA All-Star 2021, the Legacy Committee will invite the 21 Rising Stars to Indianapolis to participate throughout the weekend and be recognized for their efforts.

“The All-Star Legacy grant will help White’s to expand our vocational program and ensure that every teen we serve has the opportunity to grow through vocational training,” said Ron Evans, president and CEO of White’s. “Every year, students leave our residential therapeutic programs and begin life on their own, potentially with little to no support. They enter adulthood needing foundational work skills that prepare them for their futures.”

The All-Star Legacy grant comes at a great time for White’s as it continues to expand and strengthen its family-centered programs and services statewide. “Over 170 years ago, our founder, Josiah White, believed that faith, education and work experience were foundational to leading a successful life.

We find our mission to provide emotional healing, personal development and spiritual growth to children and families in need is as vital as ever,” Evans said.

The 70th NBA AllStar Game will take place at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Feb. 14, 2021.

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City offers matching grant for exchange program Money raised will help City Schools students travel to Japan this summer This April, around 20 Wabash High School students and their families will be participating in a Japanese exchange program by hosting 44 students from a private high school outside of Tokyo, Japan.

During the students’ visit, they will learn about Wabash, experience American culture, and attend classes at Wabash

High School. Then, this summer, during the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wabash high school students will have the opportunity to travel to Japan to stay with the students they hosted.

The program goes hand-in-hand with Wabash City Schools’ pillar of citizenship, which “supports programs and initiatives aimed at advancing

critical thinking skills, civic responsibility, and global perspectives.” However, travel to Japan is expensive, and the estimated cost per student is $2,800.

To help alleviate costs of the program, Mayor Long has announced he will provide a dollar-fordollar match for any donations made to the Wabash City Schools Foundation

Fund held at the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

“Affording local students the opportunity to travel abroad to further their education, and allowing them to experience different cultures, allows them to grow and the community to grow also,” he said.

“I am thrilled to support, and be a part of, Wabash City Schools

Manchester U to award Ford honorary degree From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University will honor Steve Ford, president and chief executive officer of Ford Meter Box Co. of Wabash on Saturday, May 16, at both the morning and afternoon commencement exercises. He will be awarded an honorary doctorate at the afternoon undergraduate ceremony.

In his professional position, Ford reflects the best of corporate and servant leadership.

“Steve Ford is an advocate for the Wabash community – supporting education, arts and culture, youth development and economic development,” said Dave McFadden, Manchester University President.

Ford is a past president of the Wabash Area Chamber of Commerce, the Honeywell Foundation, Wabash County United Fund, Wabash Community Service and the Wabash Kiwanis Club. He is a past director of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, the Community Foundation of Wabash County

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and ARC of Wabash County. He was named the Wabash Area Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen in 2011.

Ford served eight years as a Manchester University trustee, and his wife, Lisa, is currently on the Board of Trustees. They live in Wabash with their sons, Rob, Dave, and Grant.

A lifelong resident of Wabash, Ford graduated from Wabash High School before earning a degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University.

After graduate studies STEVE FORD at the University of Illinois, he returned to his hometown to work in the family business, Ford Meter Box Company Inc.

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Local Democrats meet congressional candidates

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The Democratic candidates for Indiana’s 2nd Congressional House seat met with local party faithfuls on Tuesday night, Feb. 25.

The two, Pat Hackett and Ellen Marks, briefly spoke before the Wabash County Democrat Party meeting, then fielded questions from those present.

The women are both attorneys from South Bend. Hackett ran two years ago, coming in second in the Democrat Primary’s field of six candidates.

Marks said she is running to help create “a path to accessible, affordable insurance for everyone. We all know our healthcare system is broken.”

She told about how she delivered twins – a son and daughter – early and they were

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“It’s outrageous that we have made it so difficult and so painful for people to get basic healthcare coverage in our country,” she said.

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“I am committed to finding a pathway to accessible, affordable healthcare for everyone,” she said. “And I’ll tell you, in this race I am uniquely qualified to do that. I am a financial lawyer, dealing with the most complex problems with significant financial impact.”

Healthcare comprises 18 percent of the U.S. economy, Marks noted.

“If we’re going to fix healthcare, we’re going to have to do it in a way that protects our hospitals, or builds them in places like Starke County, which is a maternity desert. You cannot give birth in Starke County in a hospital.

So we need to have a hospital infrastructure to go with the coverage.

“We need to have ways of keeping our doctors and nurses financially secure and taken care of in

Democratic candidate Ellen Marks discusses why voters should consider her to run as the party’s nominee for the 2nd Congressional District in the May 2020 Primary Election. Photo by Joseph Slacian

the new system, and we need to make sure that it works for patients everywhere.”

Marks also said she has been exploring climate change, and believes that working on the nation’s power infrastructure is a good place to begin the fight to stop the problem.

“We now know that solar and on-shore wind are cheaper than coal,” she said.

“If we rebuild our power infrastructure, than things like electric vehicles become viable in a way that they aren’t right now.”

In her view of America, she said immigrants bring new traditions that enrich the culture, voting is understood to be a fundamental right and a fundamental obligation, every child deserves

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Hackett said she believes in “dignity and justice for all, not the few.”

“That’s the core value of this nation,” she said. “It’s the core value that’s most at risk in the current circumstance as a country. We need to reclaim our commitment as a nation to that value.”

The House of Representatives, she said, “is the people’s House … That might sound novel because that is not something that our current congresswoman believes by her practices, and nor do her collegues, many of them who are serving us, who are supposed to be serving us in Congress.”

President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, Vice President Mike Pence and others want the public to believe that Washington is broken, Hackett said.

“What I would encourage you to realize that Washington is not broken if we reclaim our authority,” she continued. “If Washington is broken, then that’s on us, because our government is founded on ‘We, the people.’ I am asking you to reclaim your voice and your values in Washington. I’m asking you to claim your authority as Americans, to reclaim our shared values. One of the ways you can do that … is that you can Continued on Page 5A

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MU, Ivy Tech partner for program From the Ivy Tech News Bureau Ivy Tech Community College and Manchester University are partnering to create opportunities for Ivy Tech Honors College students.

Manchester is now reserving two seats annually in its Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or its dual degree program that grants a Pharm.D. and a Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics in the same four-year period for qualified Ivy Tech Honors College graduates. A Fort Wayne honors program student is the first Ivy Tech student to pursue the new pathway.

“This is a game changer for students interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy,” says Dr. M. Beth Borst, dean of the Ivy Tech Honors College. “By starting in Ivy Tech’s Honors program, qualified graduates can transfer seamlessly into Manchester University’s Pharm-D program, which is recognized nationally.

There is no stopping at go—from an affordable two-year college with a personalized academic experience in the honors program, to a Pharm D. program at a great instate university. This is so exciting, and I can’t wait to see students pursue this option.”

To qualify, honors

students must complete 60 hours of required courses at Ivy Tech and complete the application process for admissions to the Manchester pharmacy program according to the established guidelines. Career options for students who complete this program include management at pharmacies, clinical specialists, research and inpatient and outpatient care within health systems.

“We are pleased to join Ivy Tech in this partnership,” says Dr. W. Thomas Smith, dean of Pharmacy Programs at Manchester. “This allows Manchester University to offer qualified students a

clear pathway to a career in the field of pharmacy and/or pharmacogenomics.”

Manchester’s innovative dual degree program combines an emphasis on patientcentered care with the Pharm.D. degree and a master’s degree in pharmacogenomics.

Pharmacogenomics is cutting-edge science that uses an individual’s genetic markers to customize and maximize their medication therapy.

Through the articulation agreement and this dual program, Ivy Tech Honors College graduates could earn a master’s degree and Pharm. D in approximately four years.

MSD board honors Donaldson

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com

Democratic candidate Pat Hackett discusses her views with Wabash County Democrats during a meeting at the Honeywell Center. She is seeking the party’s nomination for Indiana’s 2nd District Congressional seat.

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Candidates send me to Washington as your representative.”

She said if elected, her litmus test will be is dignity and justice for all. That, she said, goes for bills being considered in the House, to various committees.

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encompassed in one thing – Hoosier Hospitality.

“What is Hoosier Hospitality?” she asked. “Hoosier Hospitality welcomes the stranger. There are no strangers. And we certainly don’t separate children from their parents.

“Hoosier Hospitality feeds the

hungry, we clothe the naked, we give drink to the thirsty. How do we do that? We do that through a government that has responsible political, and economic, and climate policy. We elect actual representatives who reflect our values.”

The Metropolitan School District of Wabash County board met on Feb. 25.

During this meeting, the board: Recognized teacher

Mary Donaldson, nominated by parent Tara Haupert, for being so kind and helpful to her student Eli following the passing of his grandfather.

Heard the Northfield Student Council report from president Emma

Brainard. She reported that the blood drive was a success by reaching the 40-unit goal. The fourth annu-

al Dress Drive also went well with ten percent of proceeds going to F.I.S.H Food Pantry.

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Wabash Musicale members meet at Presbyterian Church Article provided

Wabash Musicale met Feb. 25, at the Presbyterian Church in Wabash with 21 members and one guest present.

President Carolyn Eppley welcomed the ladies and turned the meeting over to chair Luvernia Wilson. To begin the program Barb Biehl on the clarinet and Sarah See on the flute played “God Bless the USA,” the signature song of Lee Greenwood. They were accompanied by Carolyn Eppley.

Sue Gray sang “Beyond the Sea,” music by Charles Trenet and words by Jack Lawrence.

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nied. She stayed at the piano to play “Rialto Ripples” by George Gershwin.

The clarinet duo of Barb and Sarah next played “Battle Hymn of the Republic” with words by Julia Ward Howe and arranged

by Keith Snell. Mrs. Eppley accompanied.

Sue Gray and Eileen Dye followed with “Beyond the Sea” from the Disney film “The Little Mermaid,” composed

by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman. They were accompanied by Emily France.

Mrs. Dye played “Preludium” by Edward Alexander MacDowell. Barb and Sarah on their clarinets performed

“Crown Him with Many Crowns” accompanied by Carolyn. The song tune was by Sir George Job Elvey and it was arranged by Brian Davis.

Sue Gray sang in Spanish a song from the Methodist hymnal, “Tu has Venido a la Orilla,” accompanied by Eileen. The program ended with the Musicale members singing “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” featuring Sarah See on the flute, Eileen on the piano and Sue Gray directing.

A short business meeting followed.

Hostesses were Peggy Coppler, Eileen Dye, Kathie Grandstaff and Sue Gray.

Wabash Kiwanis Spelling Bee winners are (front, from left) Dawson Texeria, fifth grade; Logan Lyons, sixth grade; Cale Bennett, seventh grade; Joshua Steely, Journal Gazette Spelling Bee; Alexa Weaver, eighth grade; Dakota Wilson, ninth grade; Larry Thrush (back row, from left), pronouncer; and Jack Thomas, Spelling Bee chair. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Kiwanians honor top spellers The Wabash Kiwanis Club had its annual spelling bee on Feb. 4.

All Wabash County schools are invited to participate; students in grades five to nine are eligible.

Winners were: Fifth grade: Dawson Texeria, Sharp Creek Elementary School.

Sixth grade: Logan

Lyons, Sharp Creek.

Seventh grade: Cale Bennett, Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School.

Eighth grade: Alexa Weaver, Manchester.

Ninth grade: Dakota Wilson, Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School.

This year’s pronouncer was Larry Thrush. Judges were Steve Ford, Carey

Coppler and Ware Wimberly. Jack Thomas chaired the event.

The final contest of the evening is the Fort Wayne JournalGazette Spelling Bee, the feeder to the national bee in Washington, D.C., in May 2020.

Representing Wabash County is Joshua Steely, and

eighth-grade student at Manchester.

He will compete March 7 in the regional spelling bee at Purdue Fort Wayne’s Recital Hall in the Rhinehart Music Center. The regional contest is comprised of 15 counties in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio.

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The Wabash airport’s share of the funding will be $573,000 for taxiway

rehabilitation. It is the largest amount to be awarded to the seven airports.

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abroad,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. “It’s in our national interest to make them the crown jewel in our transportation system. The Airport Improvement Program allows us to do just that.”

Others receiving funds include:

$150,000 to Marion Municipal Airport to modify a snow removal equipment building. $374,738 to Peru Municipal Airport for runway lighting. $423,045 to Richmond Municipal Airport for taxiway rehabilitation.

FFW Corporation announces quarterly dividend FFW Corporation, parent corporation of Crossroads Bank, has

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common stock. The dividend is payable March 31, 2020, to shareholders of record on March 17, 2020.

The book value of FFW Corporation stock was $41.25 per share as of Jan. 31, 2020. The last reported trade of stock at the close of business on Feb. 25, 2020 was $43.55 per share and the number of out-

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Copeland brings opera to Wabash stage Police founder worked with Manchester U students

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com

NORTH MANCHESTER — Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Stewart Copeland, founder and drummer of The Police, brought a different style of musical art with the collegiate debut of his opera “The Invention of Morel” last weekend, Feb. 28-29.

The Manchester University Music Department and the Manchester Symphony Orchestra presented the show at the Honeywell Center in Wabash.

“Few things are more exciting for musicians than working directly with composers and world-class directors,” said Debra Lynn, musical director of the production and MU director of choral organizations and vocal studies. “We are so proud that Manchester students and young alumni have the opportunity to

Stewart Copeland relaxes on a couch at Manchester University as he chats with students and the public about his career and his new opera, “The Invention of the Morel.” Photo by Eric Christiansen

learn from two of the greats.”

Kathleen Smith Belcher from the New York Metropolitan Opera helped with stage rehearsals since the middle of February.

Copeland also spoke at MU Friday, Feb. 28 about not only “Morel” but his musical beginnings and his current work in the opera world.

Those in attendance were offered a poster with a horse outline on it.

Copeland told of how the image came about.

“There was a small group of fans I called ‘net nuts who have kind of fastened on to my humble offerings in the art world and that is the logo I’ve used,” Copeland said.

“There was a big Police reunion tour we did 20 years ago and there was a flag with that horse logo on it. It would go from concert to concert, around the world – they would send it and at the

concert, one person would be waving the flag.

Two of my colleagues (The Police members) Sting and Andy (Summers) would look back at me and wondered what it was and I was just pointing out at the net nuts.”

Copeland told of his beginning in music when he was in college in London, England which was also during the time of the Vietnam war and the draft lottery system.

“As soon as I would set foot in the United States I would be eligible (for the draft),” Copeland said.

“Eventually I got my number which was 268, a safe number, and I came back to the states and learned how to surf.”

Copeland majored in music in college but said he started studying music late.

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Moving into place:

A crane slowly moves the Eagles Theatre’s new marquee into place on Wednesday morning, Feb. 26. The marquee was one of the final major pieces of the renovation of the theatre to be put into place. The marquee arrived on Tuesday morning, and crews spent much of the day securing brackets on which the marquee is bolted to. The marquee weighs 3 tons and has more than 130 light bulbs on it. The marquee has a similar shape to the old marquee, but will feature digital sign mords which will enhance promotional opportunities. However, the marquee company, Wagner Electric Sign Co., which specializes in historic signs, is waiting for the boards to be shipped from China. Shipping was delayed due to the coronavirus, Honeywell officials said.

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didn’t really pay too much attention to my piano lessons or trombone lessons,” he said. “I majored in music and studied, which was figured base, fundamentals of harmony, basics in reading on so on.”

He then transferred to the University of California that had what Copeland described as a serious music department.

“I failed to get in and didn’t qualify, he said. “My ear training was not adequate.

I could not listen to 16 bars of music and transcribe it – I just didn’t have those chops – so I studied communications and public policy, which was a much better choice. If I hadn’t, I might be the timpanist in the Ohio Symphony right now.

Instead, I learned how to sell stuff.”

Copeland said that path helped him learn the music business and how it worked.

“I learned who radio stations chose what record played and how the New York Times decides what is news and what is not news,” he said. “It pretty much

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determines what exists and what does not exist.

“To learn how to pull these levers was very important,” Copeland added. “The music part came very naturally to me. I started magazine in college, worked at a radio station, and I was a roadie.”

Morel “The Invention of Morel” is based on the book by the same name by Adolfo Bioy Casares. It tells the story of a fugitive who has run away from civilization to uninhabited Polynesian island who starts to write a diary after tourists unexpectedly come.

While the book features on the one character, Copeland’s opera has two people playing the main character.

“The reason there are two guys, one is the protagonist, the guy who does everything, but he’s too busy doing everything so there is also the same guy reading the story about himself,” Copeland explained to the crowd Friday. “The cool thing is he is telling the story ‘I

woke up in the morning,’ and the other guy wakes up in the morning. That’s kind of a fun equation, having two people, one guy doing the story and the other guy living it and then they start interacting.

“The book is firstperson singular,” he added. “A monologue is not going to be great opera, so I came up with the idea of him telling his story while we watch him do it. Might has well have him as a singer too, and then one thing led to another.”

Copeland was at the Friday night performance as well a dress rehearsal the night before.

“Amazing,” he said.

“Professional companies have all kinds of stuff go around, they look at the score, say, ‘I got this,’ and they go out and do it.

That’s what they do.

“Students get a chance to really immerse themselves in it and commit themselves to it and there’s a different kind of zing that you get from students who really throw themselves into it and blaze with it,”

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NM church to begin family programs North Manchester First Brethren Church will host Club RIOT, Kids For Christ, and ParentConnect each Tuesday in March from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Club RIOT and KFC are for kids age 4 years-3rd grade and 4th-6th grade. Each group will have a game or craft, snack, and Bible lesson with sharing time each week. ParentConnect is for parents to have their own parenting discussion and coffee/snack/ quiet time while kids are at their activities. The theme for kids is “Altitude: Learning from the Sermon on the Mount” while parents will have an informal time to have conversation either on site or on their own to discuss individual or provided topics. All kids and parents are invited to join in! The church meets at 407 N. Sycamore St. For more information, contact the church office at 982-6457 or visit www.nmfbc.org.

TASTE OF AFRICA OFFERED MARCH 7: The African Student Association at Manchester University wants to share a Taste of Africa with a culinary exploration of the abundance of African cultures and a celebration of African society with enticing tastes, vibrant fashions, lively sounds and spectacular dancing. The event is 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 7 in the upper level of the Jo Young Switzer Center. It is free and open to the public.

DEMING LODGE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: Deming Masonic Lodge 88 and Ivy Chapter 69 OES will be hosting a Community Breakfast ON

Saturday, March 7 from 7-10 a.m. A freewill donation is asked. Menu includes: Sausage, Eggs, French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy, Hash Browns, Coffee, Milk, Juice and will be served at the Masonic Lodge Room located at 2nd and Front Streets. Enter through the Alley between 2nd & 3rd Streets and parking in the bank parking lot is available.

PEACE PATCH PRESCHOOL: If you are interested or would like to enroll your child at The Peace Patch Preschool for the 2020-2021 school year, please visit us at our enrollment/open house on March 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Manchester Church of the Brethren (1306 North Beckley Street) in North Manchester.

3 & 4 Year Old Class (3 by August 1). 4 & 5 Year Old Class (4 by Aug. 1). Contact the church at 260-982-7523 with questions.

WINTER CLOTHING AT THURSDAY’S CHILD: Since winter will stick around for a while longer, now is the time to visit Thursday’s Child.

They have lots of winter clothing, blankets, and some new items as well. The volunteers invite parents of infants and toddlers to come before March 16 when all winter items will be packed and stored to make room for spring and summer clothing. As usual, everything is FREE. They are located at 410 N. Market St., The entrance is to the right of the Thrift Shop. Hours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays, except for holidays.

FRANCES SLOCUM CHAPTER DAR TO MEET: Wabash County Frances Slocum

Chapter, INDAR will meet Tuesday, March 10th , 6:30 p.m. at the Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. In honor of Women’s History month, the speaker will be Rosemarie Felts sharing her story as a German Immigrant and the old German School.

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

IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE MARCH PROGRAM OPEN TO PUBLIC: The public is invited to attend the March meeting and program of the North Manchester Izaak Walton League. Mr. Casey Jones, Facilities Manager for Acres Land Trust, will give a presentation explaining the organization’s history, operations and future plans. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March11 at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse, just north of Liberty Mills (3276 E 1450 N) - follow our green and yellow signs.

CANCER SURVIVORS LUNCHEON: Dr. Kim Duchane and students from Manchester University will be hosting a luncheon for cancer survivors and a guest on Saturday, Apr 25 from 11-1 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church.

Partnering with the students will be members of Wabash

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County Cares. Those living in Wabash County who have fought the battle with cancer, or are currently in the battle, are welcomed to attend. Contact nmanchestertalks@g mail.com to register.

THURSDAY’S CHILD 410 N. Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us with tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc.

Everything is FREE. There is a cozy nook with kid-size chairs and stocked with age appropriate books donated by the Manchester Public Library and others.

Children may choose a book to keep.

Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meals are a balanced meal.

Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before.

Official from The Honeywell Center have announced additional programming on the Ford Theater Stage including 38 Special, Get the Led Out, The Australian Pink Floyd Show, and ARTRAGEOUS. Each show will go on sale to the public on Thursday, March 5 at 10 a.m.

38 Special on Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. – After more than four decades together, 38 Special continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to more than 100 cities in a year. At each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band’s performance. The legendary Southern Rock band produced hits including “Hold on Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into The Night,” “Caught Up In You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Second Chance,” and more.

Ticket prices to 38 Special include $29, $49, $79, and $115.

Show night dining is available for purchase.

This performance is welcomed by 101.9 Rocks and sponsored by Rayco Home Services.

Get the Led Out on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. – From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mysti-

cal, Get the Led Out (GTLO) has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage.

The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live like audiences have never heard before.

Utilizing the instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO recreates the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin itself never performed.

Ticket prices to Get the Led Out include $25, $35, and limited premium seating at $75. Show night dining is available for purchase.

This performance is sponsored by Bott Electric, Inc. The Australian Pink Floyd Show – All That You Feel World Tour 2020 on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. – Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically-acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades.

Always striving to reproduce the complete Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video ani-

mations, high resolution LED screens, and other special effects.

In true Pink Floyd fashion, there will be several huge inflatables including a giant pig and their own unique Pink Kangaroo.

Ticket prices to The Australian Pink Floyd Show include $45, $59, and limited premium seating at $125. Show night dining is available for purchase.

ARTRAGEOUS on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. – With more than 3,000 shows performed around the world, ARTRAGEOUS is a one-of-a-kind, interactive art and music experience that has had CBS raving “Go see this show!”

Audiences can interact and delight as a team of accomplished, multi-talented artists paint at electric speeds, creating giant works of art right before their eyes, all while accompanied by live musical performances, powerful vocals, and highenergy creative choreography.

Ticket prices to ARTRAGEOUS include $25, $30, and limited premium seating at $60. Show night dining is available for purchase.

Tickets for all performances listed are available for purchase v i a HoneywellCenter.org or at 260-563-1102.

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UF distributes funds to Chili for Charity recipients The Wabash County United Fund distributed $10,000 on Feb. 24 to eight local non-profit organizations.

The funds were part of the 2019 annual campaign conducted by Wabash County United Fund. This is the ninth consecutive year for the United Fund matching partnership with the Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity, bringing the total partnership commitment to $90,000.

“This $10,000 matching fund is just one of the tools United Fund uses to assist families in Wabash County who struggle to make ends meet,” UF Executive Director Steve Johnson said.

“Partnering with Chili for Charity and other organizations creates even greater impact and results in lasting change. “ The organizations who received this year’s monetary awards include:

Blessings in a Backpack – Wabash: Blessings in a Backpack in Wabash provides weekend food kits for approximately 500 elementary students who qualify for free or reduced lunches at Wabash and Metro Elementary schools.

Volunteers gather each week during the school year to prepare the kits for delivery to each school.

Daniel’s Place: Daniel’s Place provides an interactive, stimulating and safe environment that addresses the physical, emotional, and social needs of individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Daniel’s Place promotes a culture of compassion, integrity, stewardship, collaboration, creativity, and joy, enabling their personnel to provide excellent service to their clients.

Growing Grounds: Growing Grounds offers support to women and their families who

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are in transition from incarceration back into positive participation in the community.

Hands of Hope – TADA: Hands of Hope supports victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking by providing them with an advocate. TADA ((Teens Against Domestic Abuse) encourages youth and their families to talk about the dynamics of domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking.

Honeywell Foundation Educational Outreach Program (EOP): Honeywell Foundation Educational Outreach provides curriculum-based, arts-in-education opportunities to students in Wabash County and beyond. EOP supplements arts programming in the schools and teaches students critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills that take them successfully beyond the classroom and into the real

world. EOP focuses on key educational issues including College & Career Readiness and early childhood literacy.

Wabash County Transit: Wabash County Transit (WCT) provides transportation for all ages and incomes in Wabash County and is operated by Living Well in Wabash County. WCT removes transportation barriers to community services, health care, employment, shopping, recreation and more within Wabash County.

Wabash County Cancer Society: Wabash County Cancer Society provides local cancer patients with supportive equipment, supplies assistance, and transportation and prescription

reimbursement.

Wabash FAME (Foundation for Art & Music in Education): Wabash FAME fosters and perpetuates creativity through multicultural arts education.

FAME believes in the value and power of the arts to kindle imagination, encourage thinking and enhance human development.

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Apache boys capture TRC title

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

What looked to be a barnburner turned into a bust for the Peru Tigers but a second straight outright Three Rivers Conference championship for the Wabash Apaches.

Wabash traveled to Peru with an 8-0 conference record and 174 overall while Peru entered the game at 71 in the TRC and 16-5 overall. The Apaches never trailed and ran away with an 80-45 win.

“This is a goal we set back in June,” Wabash head coach Paul Wright said.

“They deserve it because I know how they worked since June and the fall.

This is something the varsity players wanted to get done and it worked out great for us.”

With Peru missing two key players in Mathew Ross and Treyden Curtis, Wabash took advantage early and often.

“Half of our points and rebounds were gone tonight,” Peru head coach Eric Thompson said.

“Mathew and Treyden average 20 to 30 [points] together.

But the way Wabash was playing it may not have mattered.

They played really well.”

Jasper Walters got the Apaches started with a three-pointer 15 seconds into the game. Peru’s Pete Polk answered seconds later but Wabash’s Trenton Daughtry hit from long range for a 6-2 Wabash lead that started an 11-1 run.

Trailing 14-3 Peru’s Daunte Majors scored inside with 2:33 left in the first quarter but the Apaches got baskets from Elijah Vander Velden, two from Jared Holley and a three-pointer from Joe Leland in a 1:25 for a 23-5 lead.

Things didn’t change a lot in the second quarter with the Apaches racing out to a 34-11 lead midway with 3:45 left in the half.

With Wabash leading 36-14 with 1:20 remaining in the first half Joe Leland made sure the Apaches stayed in control with three three-pointers to take a 45-16 lead into the locker room.

Wabash continued the rout leading 68-27

after three quarters.

“Our conference is definitely not easy,” Wright said. “We were fortunate to come out on top.

“Bluffton is a very good team and we are looking forward to the sectional.”

Peru is also looking ahead.

“Our focus is on sectional Tuesday night against a good Twin Lakes team,” Thompson added.

Holley led the Apaches with 19 points, six rebounds and four blocks while Leland had 15 points.

Daughtry had 12 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Vogel had five points, six rebounds and seven assists.

Peru was led by Majors with 13 points, Kade Townsend with eight, Braxten Robbins with five, Pete Polk, Kash Bellar and Eli Walters with four points each and Michael Chandler with three points.

Wabash’s JV team also handled Peru in a 64-23 win.

The Apaches shut out Peru 21-0 on its way to the win.

Andrew Dinkins led all scorers with 17 points.

Wabash’s Elijah Vander Velden (34) and Peru’s Pete Polk (23) battle for position under the basket in the Apaches’ win over the Tigers on Friday night. Photo by Don Hurd

Local swimmers compete at boys state finals

Wabash freshman swimmer Seth Blossom capped a stellar season with a 25th place finish in the 500 free at the IHSAA Swimming State Finals Friday, Feb. 28. Blossom’s time of 4:45.02 was a personal best time.

Northfield junior Grant Dale made a repeat appearance at state with a 29th place finish in the 100 back with a time of 54.86.

Manchester Whitko 55, Manchester 50 Manchester and Whitko were tied 26-26 at halftime but the visiting Wildcats scored the first 11 points in the third quarter, including three three-pointers to take control and hold on for the 55-50 win.

The Squires had a chance to make it a one-possession game in the final minute but couldn’t get over the hump.

Max Carter led the Squires with 17 points, eight rebound, three assists and two steals while Kreeden Krull had 16 points and 12 rebounds. Thane Creager had eight points, Weston Hamby had six points and four assists and Austin Underwood had three points.

The JV team lost to Whitko 45-43.

Gabe Case had 14 points followed by Maddox Zolman with 13, Cayden Jones and Luke Ramer with seven each and Carter Bedke with two.

Mississinewa 70, Manchester 65 OT The Squires played its fifth overtime game of the season but fell short in a 70-65 loss to Mississinewa Friday, Feb. 28.

Mississinewa raced out to a 72 lead and took a 34-26 lead into halftime.

The Squires opened the second half with an 11-2 run to lead 37-36 midway through the third quarter.

Manchester maintained a four-point lead at 59-55 with under a minute left in regulation before Mississinewa sent the game to overtime at 60-60.

The Indians scored the first five points of overtime and held on for the win.

Krull led the Manchester with 22 points and seven rebounds. Carter had 13 points, four rebounds and two steals, Hamby had 12 points, 10 assists, five rebounds and two steals, and Underwood had 11 points and four rebounds. Creager had four points, four rebounds and three assists, and Stout had three points and three

rebounds.

Northfield Huntington North 63, Northfield 44 Huntington North used a 7-0 run to start the third quarter and push a 27-23 halftime lead to double-digits on their way to a 63-44 win over Northfield Tuesday, Feb. 26.

Clayton Tomlinson led the Norse with 21 points, five steals and three rebounds. Liam Johnson had seven points and three assists, Dillon Tomlinson had six points, Braden Ripplinger had three points, Levi Fulkerson had two points, Kaleb Krom had two points and two rebounds, Alex Haupert had one point and three assists, Graydon Holmes had one point and two rebounds, and Jarret Shafer had one point and one rebound.

The JV team lost to the Vikings 41-12.

Jake Halderman had three points and five rebounds, David Linkenhoker had three points, Jaxton Peas had two points and three rebounds, and Alix Byers and Noah Burkhart each had two points.

Oak Hill 65, Northfield 46 Oak Hill finished the first half of it game against

Northfield with an 8-0 to stretch its lead to 18 points on its way to a 65-46 win Friday, Feb. 28.

Dillon Tomlinson led the way with 14 points with four threepointers while Haupert had 13 points with three three-pointers.

Clayton Tomlinson had four points, five rebounds and four assists while Treska and Krom each had four points. Byers had three points and Homes and Jayden Peas had two points each.

The JV team defeated Oak Hill 40-34. Jaxton Peas and Eli Kroh head hit a pair of free throws in the final 15 seconds to clinch the win. Jake Halderman led the Norse with 11 points while Peas and Korh each had eight points.

Southwood Bluffton 68, Southwood 61 The Bluffton Tigers broke a 17-17 first quarter tie against Southwood with an 18-11 second quarter to lead 35-28 at halftime and hold on for a 68-61 win.

Carson Rich led the Knights with 21 points, four assists, five steals and two rebounds.

Connor Rich had nine points, three rebounds, three steals

and two assists, and Jackson Simons had nine points, four rebounds and three steals.

Logan Barley had eight points and one rebound, Gabe Lloyd had eight points, one rebound and one assist, Jason Oprisek had four points and four rebounds, and Dawson Filip had two points.

Wabash Wabash 49, Eastern 39 A 14-6 second quarter proved to be the difference in Wabash’s 49-39 win over Eastern Tuesday, Feb. 25.

The Apaches led the hosts 1110 at the end of the first quarter then took a 25-16 lead into the break. Eastern played even with Wabash in the second quarter but couldn’t get any closer.

Elijah Vander Velden led the Apaches with 15 points, seven rebounds and six blocks. Jasper Walters had nine points and two rebounds, Dereck Vogel had eight points, five rebounds and five assists, Trenton Daughtry had seven points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals, Jared Holley had seven points, 10 rebounds and three steals, and Kallen Kelsheimer had three points, three rebounds.

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Guidelines for Primary Election letters to the editor The May Primary Election is several weeks away. There are several important local, state and national races on this year’s ballot.

Everyone has an opinion on which candidate to support and why. Why not share your thoughts with our readers via a letter to the editor?

However, to do so, there are several guidelines which must be adhered to in order to have a letter appear in print.

Letters must state a reason as to why you are supporting one particular candidate against another.

Letters deemed to be a personal attack against a candidate will not appear. Likewise, any letter deemed to be an attack on a candidate’s family or business will not be printed.

Letters from individual candidates are not permitted.

As space is limited, preference will be given to letters received from Wabash County residents. Likewise, because of space limitations, all letters may not appear. If numerous letters are received on a particular topic, those deemed best will be printed first.

As with our normal letters to the editor, all submissions must be signed by the writer, and must include address and telephone numbers. The latter will not appear in print, but will be in case the writer needs to be contacted with a question.

Likewise, as with our normal letter policy, letters may be edited for clarity, style or length.

Letters should be limited to 500 words or less.

Letters may be mailed, hand delivered, faxed or emailed to The Paper of Wabash County.

Letters may be mailed to PO Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992.

Letters may be hand delivered to 606 N. State Road 13. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If letters are delivered before or after those hours, there is a drop slot near the bottom of the front door.

Letters may be faxed to 260563-2863.

Letters may be emailed to news@thepaperofwabash.com.

The last day election-related letters will appear in The Paper is Wednesday, April 29.

Therefore, the deadline for submitting letters is noon Friday, April 24.

38 special will perform at Honeywell on May 7.

Honeywell unveils 4 new shows for 2020 Official from The Honeywell Center have announced additional programming on the Ford Theater Stage including 38 Special, Get the Led Out, The Australian Pink Floyd Show, and ARTRAGEOUS. Each show will go on sale to the public on Thursday, March 5 at 10 a.m.

38 Special on Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. – After more than four decades together, 38 Special continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to more than 100 cities in a year. At each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band’s performance. The legendary Southern Rock band produced hits including “Hold on Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into The Night,” “Caught Up In You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Second Chance,” and more.

Ticket prices to 38 Special include $29, $49, $79, and $115.

Show night dining is available for purchase.

This performance is welcomed by 101.9 Rocks and sponsored by Rayco Home Services.

Get the Led Out on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. – From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get the Led Out

(GTLO) has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage.

The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live like audiences have never heard before.

Utilizing the instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO recreates the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin itself never performed.

Ticket prices to Get the Led Out include $25, $35, and limited premium seating at $75. Show night dining is available for purchase.

This performance is sponsored by Bott Electric, Inc. The Australian Pink Floyd Show – All That You Feel World Tour 2020 on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. – Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically-acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades.

Always striving to reproduce the complete Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, high resolution LED screens, and

other special effects.

In true Pink Floyd fashion, there will be several huge inflatables including a giant pig and their own unique Pink Kangaroo.

Ticket prices to The Australian Pink Floyd Show include $45, $59, and limited premium seating at $125. Show night dining is available for purchase.

ARTRAGEOUS on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. – With more than 3,000 shows performed around the world, ARTRAGEOUS is a one-of-a-kind, interactive art and music experience that has had CBS raving “Go see this show!”

Audiences can interact and delight as a team of accomplished, multi-talented artists paint at electric speeds, creating giant works of art right before their eyes, all while accompanied by live musical performances, powerful vocals, and highenergy creative choreography.

Ticket prices to ARTRAGEOUS include $25, $30, and limited premium seating at $60. Show night dining is available for purchase.

Tickets for all performances listed are available for purchase v i a HoneywellCenter.org or by calling the H o n e y w e l l Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102.

Brody James Weissert Brody James was born to Mr. & Mrs. Alex Weissert, Wabash, at 11:27 p.m. Jan. 20, 2020.

He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20.5 inches long.

His mother is the former Cathy Forester.

He joins an older brother, Conner.

Paternal grandparents are Doug and Commie Weissert of Kearney, Neb. Maternal grandparents are Stan and Peggy Forrester, Lagro.

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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.

“HONORING A LIFE WITH DIGNITY AND COMPASSION”

Funeral Homes Herbert “Hub” Bradley, 79

Wabash • www.mcdonaldfunerals.com • LaFontaine 260.563.3755

Melodye Craig, 68

Alice Hashbarger, 75

Loved to hunt mushrooms

Was a drag racer

Was a homemaker

April 9, 1940 – Feb. 26, 2020

June 12, 1951 – Feb. 27, 2020

July 17, 1944 – Feb. 24, 2020

Herbert D. “Hub” Bradley, 79, North Manchester passed away Feb. 26, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born to Richard and Viola (Howard) Bradley in Floyd County, Ky., on April 9, 1940.

Hub was class president and was part of the last class to graduate from Central High School, North Manchester in 1959. Hub was an avid sports fan, but especially liked watching IU basketball and Chicago Cubs baseball. During summers, he could be seen at area softball and baseball fields umpiring and did so for many years.

Hub loved to mushroom hunt and spend time with his family and friends, especially the 59ers club. On July 9, 1961, Hub married Sharon Myers and were married for 58 years.

The loving memory of Herbert will be cherished by his wife, Sharon Bradley, North Manchester; one son, Jay D. (Dee Dee) Bradley, Plainfield; one daughter, Jenny (Bill) Barber, Warsaw; one brother, Norvel Bradley, Discovery Bay, Calif.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Hub was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Robie, Aaron, Jesse and Ernest Bradley; and one sister, Cleo Price.

Calling was Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral services began at the conclusion of calling and Pastor J.P. Freeman officiated.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Herbert D. “Hub” Bradley, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250 or American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Alice Kline, 80 Enjoyed traveling March 5, 1939 – Feb. 27, 2020

Alice Faye Kline, 80, of rural Wabash, died at 6:36 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at her home.

She was born March 5, 1939 in Floyd County, Ky. to Arthur and Jane (Stumbo) Frasure.

Alice married Robert L. Kline in Wabash County on June 9, 1956.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Wabash and the Woman’s Club House Association.

Alice enjoyed home decorating, traveling, going to antique stores, and was a great story teller.

She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Kline of Wabash; four sons, Gary Kline of Makawao, Hawaii, Randy (Tracy) Kline and Todd Kline, both of Wabash, and Keith (Kelly) Kline of Columbia City; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Sherry Boone of Wabash, and Debbie Gulley of Roy, Wash.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Barbara Peck and Ginger Jagger.

Funeral services were Monday, March 2, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Shawn Light officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.

The memorial guest book for Alice may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Ted Oldfather, 76 Self-employed farmer March 7, 1943 – Feb. 25, 2020

Theodore “Ted” Oldfather, North Manchester, died Feb. 25, 2020. He was born March 7, 1943.

Services were March 1. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Melodye H. Craig, 68, passed away in her Marion home on Feb. 27, 2020. She was born in Wabash to the late Paul and Dorothy (Johnson) Nicely and spent the past 40 years in Grant County.

Melodye was a 1969 graduate of Southwood High School and took university courses for six months after her high school graduation. On May 12, 1974 she married Floyd R. Craig, he survives. Melody worked for Active Products until their closure and then worked for Work One-Northeast and later worked for the Grant County Health Department and retired in 2013. In her free time, Melodye enjoyed competition bowling and was ranked 5th in the state. She was a drag racer and raced on local tracks, Muncie Dragway and Bunker Hill Dragstrip. She really enjoyed working on cars with Floyd and was successful at building a 1941 Plymouth and a rat rod.Melodye is also survived by her brothers, James (April) Niecely, Wabash and Richard Nicely, Ft. Walton, Fla. Visitation was Tuesday, March 3 at OwenWeilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel, Marion. A funeral service followed with Chaplain Abbie Guthrie officiating in the funeral home. The family wishes to thank the I.U. Health Ball Memorial Medical Center and Hospice for their extended care and support.

Memorial contributions may be directed to IU Ball Memorial Hospice, 2401 West University Avenue, Muncie, Indiana.

Online condolences may be made at owenweilertduncan.com.

Alice K. Hashbarger, 75, of Wabash, passed away at 11:15 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born on July 17, 1944, in Floyd County, Ky., to the late Clarence and Claudine (McKenzie) Fannin.

Alice was a 1962 graduate of Van Lear High School. She married Billy L. Hashbarger on May 2, 1964. Alice was a homemaker and was a member of the Freedom Life Church in Wabash.

Alice is survived by her husband, Billy; one son, Jeffery (Valisa) Hashbarger, of Wabash; one daughter, Kari (Brad) Harmon, of Peru; one brother, Charles (Dorothy) Fannin, of Staffordsville, Ky.; four sisters, Soreana Bowman, Barbara (Thomas) Aviles and Bonnie (Henry) McCoart, all of Wabash and Patsy Bolden, of Nashville, Tenn.; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by one sister, Carol Hall.

Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tim Morrisett officiating. Burial was at Gardens of Memory in Marion.

Visitation was Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the Freedom Life Church, 480 Washington St., Wabash, IN 46992.

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

Jack Scott, 89 Army veteran July 2, 1930 – Feb. 27, 2020 Jack A. Scott, 89, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. He was born on July 2, 1930 to the late Raymond S. and Maxine (Schuler) Scott.

Jack was a 1948 graduate of Wabash High School. He attended Purdue University and then joined the United States Army. Jack served in the Korean War and earned two Bronze Service Stars. Jack married Wilma Maxine Silvers on Dec. 31, 1953; she passed away on Jan. 5, 1999. He retired from United Tool, Inc. in Wabash. Jack and his father were the original owners of Scotty’s Tavern, which they ran for twenty-one years.

Jack was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wabash.

He also held lifetime memberships at the American Legion Post 15, Masonic Hanna Lodge #61, Elks Lodge #471 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 286, all of Wabash.

Jack is survived by brother-in-law, Tom Webb of New Haven; and three nieces, Linda Struble of Fort Wayne, Susan Savage of Elensburg, Wash. and Mimi Cook of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ina Lysbeth Webb.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash Visitation for family and friends will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 286 or donor’s choice.

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

Cheryl Crist, 67 March 5, 1952 – Jan. 6, 2020 Cheryl Holloway Crist died Jan. 6, 2020.

A Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. on March 7 at the West Eel River Church, 979 W. S.R. 14, Silver Lake for family and friends.

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Barnette “Barney” Wolfrum, 87

Lois Van Meter, 72

Enjoyed bowling

Chairman of Wabash Quilt of Honor Quilters

Dec. 17, 1932 – Feb. 28, 2020

June 22, 1947 – Feb. 26, 2020

Barnette Christian “Barney” Wolfrum, 87, of rural Wabash died at 12:15 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at the Marion VA Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1932 in Wabash, to Theodore and Martha (Barnett) Wolfrum.

Barney was a 1950 graduate of Linlawn High School, and a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War time. \He married Marcia J. Shaffer in Laketon on Jan. 10, 1953; she died Jan. 14, 2017. He retired from Pell’s Electric in Wabash, worked at DataVue in Wabash several years, Cyclone Seeder in Urbana, and also farmed.

Barney was a life member of the Wabash Friends Church, a member of the Wabash Moose Lodge, where he served as past governor, and was a member of the Wabash American Legion Post 15. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing, gardening, but his real pride and joy was his family.

He is survived by three children, Doug Wolfrum of Indianapolis, Jane (Steve) Rogers of Wabash, and Joyce (Greg) Marsh of Converse; five grandchildren, Cory (Laura) Rogers of Pendleton, Chris (Stephanie) Rogers and Chelsea Rogers, both of Wabash, Nate (Whitney) Marsh of Kokomo, and Devin Marsh of Converse; seven great-grandchildren, Carmen and Ivin Marsh of Converse, Croix and Aidric Marsh of Kokomo, Connor and Jakob Rogers of Pendleton, and Andrea Rogers of Wabash; brother, David (Julia) Wolfrum and sister, Beverly (Wayne) Sparling, both of Wabash. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two daughters, Janet Wolfrum and Kathy Wolfrum.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 6 at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash.

Friends may call 4-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with a Pilgrim Twilight Service at 7:30 p.m.

Preferred memorials are Wabash Friends Church or Honor Flight.The memorial guest book for Barney may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Dennis Noland, 66 Navy veteran June 4, 1953 – Feb. 26, 2020 Dennis Dewayne Noland, 66, of Wabash, died at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

He was born June 4, 1953 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Melvin Clifford and Helen Leone (Otto) Noland.

Dennis was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a truck driver and also worked several years at GenCorp in Wabash. He was a member of the Wabash American Legion Post 15.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, being outdoors, and watching John Wayne Westerns on television.

He is survived by three children, Scully (Abigail Poe) Noland of Wabash, Shawn (Taffy Hamilton) Noland of Billings, Mont., and Sheema (Jesse) Gouvan of Wabash; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and his brother, Billy Joe (Linda) Noland of Kokomo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and four sisters.

A private family gathering will be at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Wabash American Legion Post 15.

The memorial guest book for Dennis may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Lois Ann (Hammonds) Van Meter, 72, of Wabash, died at 12:42 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at her home.

She was born June 22, 1947, in Evansville to Hubert and Gladys (Rutherford) Hammonds.

Lois was a 1965 graduate of Central High School in Evansville, earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Southern Indiana, and a master’s degree from Indiana State University.

She married David A. Van Meter in Shawnee Town, Ill. on July 20, 1968.

Lois taught in both the Mount Vernon, Indiana School District and Wabash City Schools. She later worked for McGraw-Hill Publishing, where she retired as a district manager.

Lois was a member of the Woman’s Clubhouse in Wabash, and Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, where she was active in Bible studies.

She enjoyed traveling and quilting, and she served as Chairman of the Wabash Quilt of Honor Quilters in Wabash County.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, David A. Van Meter of Wabash; mother, Gladys Hammonds of Evansville; brother and sisters, Robert (Karen) Hammonds of Evansville, Brenda (Allen) Mounts of Newburgh, and Mary Ruth (Michael) Nelson of Evansville; as well as 13 nieces and nephews, and 32 great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert Hammonds, and her brother, William Hammonds.

Visitation was 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash as well as Tuesday, March 3, at Alexander Memorial Park, Evansville. Burial was in Alexander Memorial Park, Evansville.

Preferred memorial is Woman’s Clubhouse or Quilt of Honor Quilters .The memorial guest book for Lois may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Mitchell Siegfred, 61 Attended Wabash High School Oct. 15, 1958 – Feb. 27, 2020 Mitchell Lee Siegfred, 61, of Bunker Hill and formerly of Wabash died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru. He was born Oct. 15, 1958 in Wabash to William Ambrose “Bud” and Clara Ruth (Snow) Siegfred.

Mitch attended Wabash High School.

He is survived by his two brothers, John “Tim” (Vicki) Siegfred and Kris Siegfred, both of Wabash; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were Tuesday, March 3 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery. Calling was one hour prior to the service Tuesday, at the funeral home..

The memorial guest book for Mitchell may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Police and fire reports Wabash Police Department Citations Feb. 22 Erin M. Gray, 35, Wabash cited for driving while suspended.

Cassie L. Graves, 20, Peru cited for speed.

Feb. 23 Holli A. Dupree, 34, Wabash cited for driving while suspended.

Bookings Feb. 24

Emily H. Nixon, 32, Wabash charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Feb. 25 Joshua J. Combs, 36, Wabash charged with theft.

Feb. 28 Jaylee Pattee, 30, Wabash charged with dealing.

Feb. 29 Tammy A. Johnson,

52, Wabash charged with two counts of criminal mischief, intimidation and resisting law enforcement.

Accidents Feb. 25 At 8:58 p.m., a vehicle driven by Micah L. Metzger, 18, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Eugena J. McDonald, 43, Roann on Cass Street near U.S. 24.

Feb. 26 At 8:46 a.m., a vehicle driven by Dakota S. France, 17, Lagro collided with a parked car on Hill Street near Calhoun Street.

At 11:08 a.m., a vehicle driven by Grant N. Carandante, 17, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Bruce G. Rovelstad on Columbus Street near Middle Street.

At 5:19 p.m., a vehicle driven by Scott L. Miller, 56, Wabash collided with a vehicle

driven by Daniel B. Barton, 46, Andrews at 1601 North Cass Street.

At 5:42 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tristen M. Winstead, 36, Westville collided with a vehicle driven

by David E. Hall, 63, Wabash on Wabash Street near Columbus Street.

At 6:05 p.m., a vehicle driven by Hilary R. Ridenour, 34, Peru ran off the road at 1601 North Cass Street.

At 7:13 p.m., a vehicle driven by Eric J. Woodward, 31, Claypool collided with a vehicle driven by Robert L. Townsend, 33, Roann on Wabash Street near Columbus Street.

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Laura R. Jolliff, 41 Worked at United Technology April 15, 1978 – March 1, 2020 Laura R. Jolliff, 41, of LaFontaine, passed away at 12:25 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation.

Laura was born in Marion on April 15, 1978, to James and Joyce (Dice) Bell.

Laura was a 1996 graduate of Huntington North High School and she worked at United Technology in Huntington.

Laura is survived by her parents; one sister, Sheena Bell of Van Buren; three uncles, Richard Bell of Marion, Edward Bell of Richmond, Va. and Joe Dice of LaFontaine; two aunts, Cathy (Bob) Hagadorn of Wyalusing, Penn.and Janis Dice of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Minor and Caron Bell and John and Mary June Dice.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6 at Banquo Christian Church, 8924 S 900 W 35, LaFontaine, with Pastor Harold Smith officiating.

Friends and family may call one hour prior to the funeral service, starting at 10 a.m., at the church.

Preferred memorials are to Banquo Christian Church or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate.

Funeral services have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel.

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

Franklin Olson, 82 Enjoyed golfing Dec. 20, 1937 – Feb. 29, 2020 Franklin Jack Olson, 82, of Wabash, died at 11:37 a.m., Feb. 29, 2020 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center. He was born Dec. 20, 1937 in Winger, Minn. to Albert and Minnie (Zitek) Olson.

Frank was a 1956 graduate of Fosston High School, in Fosston, Minn. He was a U.S. Army veteran at Fort Lewis Washington.

He married Mary L. Hensley on July 3, 1957.

Frank was the plant manager and Senior Vice President at Ford Meter, Box, in Pell City, Ala. from Oct. of 1987 to Dec. of 2003 and also worked at Honeywell Inc./Markhon in Wabash 31 years.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wabash, the Wabash Eagles Lodge, and served on the board of directors at Ford Meter Box Company from Sept. 1999 - July 2004. He enjoyed playing golf, woodworking, playing cards, and all sports.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary L. Olson of Wabash; two sons, Bradley Jack (Kathy) Olson of Wabash, and Barry Jay (Candy) Olson of Peru; three grandchildren, Marcus (Rachal) Olson of Roann, Tyler (Alysia) Olson of Wabash, and Whitney Jo (Lance) Kolb of Syracuse; two step-grandchildren, T.J. (Katie) Miley of Walton, and Tabbatha (Justin Turner) Miley of Wabash; great-grandson, Ollie Olson of Wabash; and six step-great grandchildren, Emerson Miley of Walton, Ashtrid Burns, Averie Turner, and Adalynn Turner, all of Wabash, and Jaxson and Charlee Alcantara of Roann; brother, Albert Lee (Susan) Olson of Bagley, Minn.; sister, Mary Ann (Ken) Brown of Burneyville, Okla.; and his sister-in-law, Trudy Olson of Bagley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Mark Steven Olson, and his brother, Stanley Clayton Olson.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7 at First United Methodist Church, Wabash, with Pastor John Cook and Pastor Nathan Whybrew officiating.

Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Friday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash and one hour prior to the service, Saturday, at the church.

Preferred memorial is First United Methodist Church or Honeywell Golf Course Junior Golf Program.

The memorial guest book for Frank may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Cheryl Crist, 67 March 5, 1952 – Jan. 6, 2020 Cheryl Holloway Crist died Jan. 6, 2020.

A Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. on March 7 at the West Eel River Church, 979 W. S.R. 14, Silver Lake for family and friends.

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Police and fire reports Feb. 27 At 10:28 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kimberly A. Stowe, 57, Sweetser collided with a vehicle driven

by Philip L. Hapner, 82, Wabash on Harrison Avenue near Miami Street.

At 2:46 p.m., a vehicle driven by Patricia A. Womack, 76, Roann collided with a vehicle driven by Sarah L. Wolfe, 33, Wabash at 1300 North Cass Street.

Feb. 28 At 9:59 a.m., a crash took place on State Road 15 North near Maple Street involving four vehicles driven by: Michael J. Lipscomb, 70, Berne; Robert M. Shrock, 42, Wabash; Weslee O. Nelson, 18, Wabash; and Ronald G. McColley, 71, Roann.

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Citations Feb. 21 Richard G. Bland, Wabash cited for driving left of center.

Feb. 22 Rhonda L. Bradley, Mentone, cited for speed.

Feb. 23 Tabitha N. McKinney, 41, North Manchester cited for speed.

Feb. 26 Landon D. Topliff, Wabash cited for speed.

Feb. 27 Jerwin R. Legaspi, Fort Wayne cited for speed.

March 1 Bryce A. Boggs, Peru cited for driving while suspended.

Accidents Feb. 20 At 4:58 p.m., a vehicle driven by Gina L. Brooks, 43, Macy collided with a vehicle driven by Zachary J. Zorger, 33, Huntington on County Road 900 North near County Road 650 East.

Feb. 21 At 2:47 p.m., a vehicle driven by Dustin W. Schipper, 35, Peru collided with a vehicle driven by Julie A.

Hobbs, 52, Lagro.

Feb. 23 At 4:25 a.m., Daniel L. Meza, 36, Warsaw collided with a deer on U.S. 24 West near County Road 700 West.

At 7:49 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mark C. Guenin, 67, Wabash collided with a deer on County Road 100 East near U.S. 24.

Feb. 24 At 7:37 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kenneth R. Farrand, 63, Hale, Mich. ran off the road on State Road 15 near County Road 300 North.

Feb. 25 At 4:48 p.m., a vehicle driven by Hunter W. Cox, 19, Lagro collided with a vehicle driven by Colton M. Jones, 18, Wabash on County Road 325 East near Burnbaugh Rd. Feb. 26 At 9:57 a.m., a vehicle driven by Landon P. Topliff, 17, Wabash ran off the road on Bailey Road near County Road 400 South.

At 4:17 p.m., a vehicle driven by Carson D. Fingerle, 19, Roann ran off the road on County Road 1000 North near County Road 400 West.

At 11 p.m., a vehicle driven by Zachary M. Shorter, 24, North Manchester ran off the road on County Road 300 East near Singer Road.

Feb. 27 At 3:28 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nicholas A. Perlich, 29, LaFontaine ran off the road on Old 15 Road near Bailey Road.

At 7:51 p.m., a vehicle driven by Barbara J. Morgan, 48, Upland collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 1000 South.

March 1 At 9:28 p.m., a vehicle driven by Codie A. Sarll, 20, LaFontaine ran off the road on County Road 900 South near County Road 200 East.

WPD to participate in drive sober campaign Members of the Wabash Police force are participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign during the month of March.

With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner as well as the NCAA tournaments going on, officers urge everyone to not drink and drive.

Wabash Police Officers will be working overtime as part of the statewide enforcement, which is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.

Some tips to prevent impaired driving

this March are: Before the party begins, plan a safe way home.

Never drive impaired.

Buzzed driving is drunk driving.

If you drink, use public transportation such as a ridesharing service.

Call a sober friend or family member.

If you see a drunk driver on the road, call 911.

If you see an impaired person about to drive, take their keys and help them get home safely.

“It’s simple: you plan on drinking, don’t drive” said Officer Aaron Snover of the Wabash City Police.

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LaFontaine alumni to gather LaFontaine High School alumni will be coming the first Saturday in May. Any person who attended LaFontaine may attend this along with the graduates. The alumni will be honoring the graduates of the 1940,1950, and 1960. Watch this column for updates. If you know someone who ever attended LaFontaine, please tell them about this.

SOUTHWOOD HIGH/JURNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: Congratulations to the following students who were the weekly drawing winners of the knight note recipients: Ayden Stouffer, Caleb Bruning, Macy Barney, Capri Lambert. Not pictured Trevor WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE will be starting ross shoots soon.

Participants shoot shotguns (chokes no smaller than .640) and 22s (22s are open

sights only, no scopes). Shoots start at 10 a.m. and the cost is $3 per shoot, we welcome youth shooters as well. Dates for cross shoots are; March 8 & 29, April 5 & 26, May 3 & 10 and June 7. We our located at 10439 S. Old State Rd. 13, LaFontaine (Somerset).

We will be hosting a Hunters Education course on April 11, the time is 8a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and lunch will be furnished.

Register early as space is limited, register at www.inhea.com If interested in the Izaak Walton League, we welcome you to attend a meeting. We meet at 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. Also, follow us on facebook, Wabash Co. Izaak Walton League SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SAYS congratulations to our Knight Note winners for the week of

February 17-21: Levi B. (3rd grade), from Mrs. Hobbs, for working hard in Reading Camp this week.

Carter W. (6th grade), from Mrs. Hyden, for always being willing to help others. We applaud these students for practicing the Knight Way the Right Way by being Responsible, Respectful, & Safe!

LAFONTAINE UNITED METHDIST FISH AND TENDERLOIN FRY: Saturday, March 28, 2020 4:00 – 7 p.m. at the La Fontaine Lions Community Building located at 103 W. Branson St. Advance Tickets At the door tickets Adults $9.50, $10.00 6-12 years, $5.50, $6.00 5 & under Free carry-out available. Besides fish and tenderloins the menu includes green beans with bacon, cole slaw, applesauce, bread, margarine, coffee, tea, lemonade or water. All you can eat dessert available for a

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freewill donation Information or advance tickets are available from church members, the church office 765-981-4021 and Dave Bates 765660-1469 PROCEEDS BENEFIT LOCAL AND HONDURAS MISSIONS CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS to the family and friends of Paul Brane.

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Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10, at the Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash.

In honor of Women’s History

month, the speaker will be Rosemarie Felts sharing her story as a German Immigrant and the old German School.

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

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Roann Lions host banquet The Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club had its annual Valentine’s banquet on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Walk by Faith Church. Forty guests attended the free dinner.

The meal served was: chicken breasts, cheesy potatoes, green beans, rolls, fruit cocktail and dessert.

Entertainment was a piano concert by McKinzie Niccum of Akron. She is a very talented pianist and teaches 23 piano students. Names were drawn for door prizes. A total of 23 meals were taken to shut-ins from the Roann area. A special thank you to those who helped provide food for the meal and our delivery drivers.

ROB MACE of the Roann First Brethren Church asks “Have You Been Raised with Christ” If then you have been raised with

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Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Col. 3:1-4 How to Live Eternal Minded Not Earthly Our minds are flooded with so many

visions, it is simply overwhelming to comprehend and acknowledge. These visions drive our emotions and desires into high gear without recognition of the direction they can take us. God instructs us to set our minds on the things above, not on things that are on earth. What are you thinking?

We begin this journey by setting our minds on heavenly things. These heavenly things come from the transformation of the Holy Spirit that resides in our lives.

As we die to selfdesire and live in submission to the Spirit of God, our desires change. This is accomplished by feeding our inner man with spiritual things.

This spiritual life is a relationship and not a religion. It is not a list of things to do, but a new way of looking at life in general. Our old nature

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is being transformed into a new nature.

The journey continues as we set our minds on spiritual things. To think is to do and to do is to feel.

Scripture is the way to set our minds on things that are above.

Scriptures challenge the philosophies and myths of the human thinking. God’s word changes our worldview, thinking, and practical application to the way we live. We simply live to please Christ. We begin to see life through the lens of scripture as we study and memorize God’s word. We pray and ask God to work in us to give us the desire and ability to do what pleases Him. The journey is fulfilled when the thinking leads to Godly action. Colossians 3:4 challenges us to have Christ as our life. We are transformed into the very image of Continued on Page 6B

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Issac and Bridget Willits, Merlin and Jane Ridgeway Feb. 27, Mason and Shelby Meyer, Denny and Donna Jones March 4, David and Mary Howard, John and Phyllis Wynk March 9 WORDS OF WISDOM “Wonder is triggered by beauty, by new discoveries, and by our imaginations. Children live in a constant state of wonder. They’re always learning, exploring, and discovering new things.”

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Ellen Mock, Honeywell Foundation Corporate Relations Manager, shows off the Ferguson Theater in the basement of the newly remodeled Eagles Theatre. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Various activities planned on First Friday

Organized by Wabash Marketplace, First Friday encourages the community to celebrate in Downtown Wabash on Friday, March 6, with hours from 5 – 8 p.m.

Downtown will be buzzing with activities! This free event features downtown shopping, food, live music, and kids’ activities!

The theme for March is “Hooray for Hollywood” to celebrate Eagles Theatre!

Free public tours of Eagles Theatre will be available from 57:30 p.m. and a special showing of Wizard of Oz at 8 pm.

Activities on Miami Street include: Enjoy free popcorn at the New Journey Church booth!

Wabash Marketplace is hosting a Wizard of Oz photo opportunity.

Register to win an Eagles Theatre giveaway at Lundquist Realty booth and visit the “Hollywood Walk of Fame.” Vendors include: Paparazzi Jewelry and Payne’s Fish & Chips food truck. “Fun on Miami Street” is sponsored in honor of Crossroads Bank’s

100th Anniversary.

There also is a variety of food and drink.

Downtown Nutrition will feature their signature teas and shakes. Market Street Grill will be serving dinner and drinks. Modoc’s Market will have hot & cold beverages and light snacks. Ohh, My Cakes! will have your favorite treats. Pizza King will have specials on your favorite pizzas.

Be sure to visit all of the options at

Charley Creek Inn including Twenty, Wine & Cheese Shoppe including beer flights and wine slushies, and Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe.

Dinnertainment is available in the Charley Creek Inn Ballroom with “Death

by Chocolate” presented by Wabash Area Community Theater. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased by March 5.

Unique food options for March

include: Nick’s Dog Shack will be open inside Chapman’s Taproom.

Paynes’ Fish and Chips food truck will be on Miami Street.

“Yum, Come Hungry” is sponsored by Beacon Credit Union.

Enjoy some tunes while at the event: Tyler Mechem will perform inside Charley Creek Inn from 8-11 p.m. “Live Music” is sponsored by 95.9 Kiss FM.

Wabash Chapter Izaak Walton League 10439 S. Old St. Rd. 13, LaFontaine

CROSS SHOOT March 8 & 29, April 5 & 26, May 3 & 10, June 7 STARTS AT 10 A.M. • Shotgun Shoots • 22 Caliber Rifle Shoots (Open Sights Only) SHELLS FURNISHED • REFRESHMENTS Wabash Co. Izaak Walton League

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The third floor of the Eagles Theatre offers two private suites that can be rented for concerts and movies. The private suites are named Forrester Landing and Forrester Roost suites.

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March 7 • 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM (or until we run out of meat)

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''ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT" (DINE-IN ONLY) Adults : $9.00 each Children 10-12 : $5.00 each

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Urbana Yoke Parish will be collecting items for the Lighthouse Mission.

Members collect different items for them in the months that have five Sundays.

March is “Disposable Sunday.” Please donate bathroom tissue, paper towels, trash bags, peanut butter and jelly. Your donations are appreciated.

Here is some history from 1910 I think you will enjoy. The schools of Lagro and Urbana will soon be razed, replaced by a new, modern structure.

In Lagro and Urbana school buildings, the sales are over and anything of value that was left is now gone. Desks, chairs, kitchen equipment, doors; you name it. It’s gone. All that are left are the shells of former schools and the echoes drifting through the woodwork of thousands of cries of laughter, tears, plays, teachers announcing their lessons, and band music.

Let us look at the Urbana School. Built in 1910 to serve the joint townships of Lagro and Paw Paw, the school served well in its original form until 1927 when the increased popularity of the game of basketball dictated the construction of a gymnasium. It then became the home of the Urbana “Speedkings.” The gymnasium was built on the back of the school. In 1917, Urbana was a thriving community. There were two banks, four groceries, a hardware store, bakery, drug store, a lumber company as well as several cream stations, two restaurants, two barbers, a furniture store and a hotel.

Students came to Urbana High School from as far as five miles away, mainly from Paw Paw and Chippewa.

Sam J. Birk was the principal and drove to school every day from Bippus in his horse and buggy.

Most of the students were from farms and came to school by horseback or walked.

The last graduating class was the class of 1962, and according to the school annual, the Urbanette, class

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members were, some you will recognize, Samuel Finnegan, Karen Frieden, Robert Carroll, Beatrice Bower, Duane Keaffaber, Rebecca Wolf, Linda Mattern, Ronnie Roth, Shirley Wright,

Fred Wilcox, Nancy Lewis, Donald Radabaugh, Roger Pattee, Karen Rogers, J. Lynn Ammones, Evelyn Miller, Jerry Long, Dottie Cripe, Robert Haupert, William Plough and Gene Coonfare.

A lot of the memories of the Urbana High School lives on and is on display in the Urbana Lion/Community Building. The Urbana Speedking’s peddle car is on display in the Wabash Museum.

The schools are gone but not forgotten.

Northfield High School is now the home of the students from Lagro and

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA CAUSE NO. 85C01-2002-EU-8 Notice is hereby given that Brent Wilson was on February 21, 2020, appointed personal representative of the estate of DEVON A. WILSON, Deceased, who died on February 16, 2020.

All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the 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 decedant’s death, whichever is earlier, or said claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana this February 21, 2020.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court

Urbana, and Sharp Creek is now the home of the elementary students. There will always be sport

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MU to host Taste of Africa NORTH MANCHESTER — The African Student Association at Manchester University wants to share a Taste of Africa with a culinary exploration of the abundance of African cultures and a celebration of African society with enticing tastes, vibrant fashions, and moreThe event is 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7 in the upper level of the Jo Young Switzer Center.

It is free and open to the public.

STATE OF INDIANA

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: 2019 TERM COUNTY OF WABASH ) CAUSE NO. 85C01-1911-MF-000964 VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC.

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UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CARLOS R. CASE (in rem) JANICE S. CASE WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. and TREASURER OF WABASH COUNTY DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SUIT

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF WABASH

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: ) CAUSE NO. 85C01-2002-EU-000010

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LAURA M. FLOYD, Deceased.

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Melissa D. Flinn was, on February 25, 2020, appointed personal representative of the Estate of Laura M. Floyd, deceased, who died testate on January 11, 2020.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the 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: 2/25/2020

Larry C. Thrush Thrush Law Office One North Wabash Wabash, Indiana 46992 260-563-8485 Attorney for the Estate

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Randall L. Morgan, #18087-49 Snyder Morgan Federoff & Kuchmay LLP 200 West Main Street, Syracuse, Indiana 46567 Telephone: 574/457-3300, rlm@smfklaw.com Attorneys for the Estate of Laura M. Floyd, deceased

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The State of Indiana to the above-named defendant, Unknown Heirs of Carlo Case (in rem), and any other person who may be concerned. You are notified that you have been sued in the above-named court.

The nature of the suit against you is: Amended Complaint to Foreclose on Real Estate Mortgage on the following described real estate in Wabash County: A parcel of land lying in the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 27 North, Range 7 East, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 35; thence East 2,463.12 feet to the intersection of the centerlines of America Road and State Road 124; thence on an assumed bearing of North 03 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the centerline of said America Road a distance of 495.70 feet to a railroad spike, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the following described parcel of land; thence South 87 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 217.55 feet to an 1/2” iron rebar; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 20 seconds East a distance of 327.15 feet to an ½” iron rebar; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 198.00 feet to a railroad spike on the centerline of America Road; thence South 03 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the centerline of said America Road a distance of 316.35 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the above described parcel of land. Said parcel lies totally within Lagro Township, Wabash County, Indiana.

Containing 1.533 acres.

Subject to any and all easements, restrictions and/or protective covenants of public record which may apply to the above property.

Commonly known as 5874 S. America Road, Wabash, Indiana 46992 Also a 2001 Mobile Home, VIN# VP8676ABIN Parcel No. 85-15-35-300-006.000-003 This Summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendants whose whereabouts are unknown: Unknown Heirs of Carlos Case (in rem).

In addition to the above-named defendants being served by this summons there may be other defendants who have an interest in this lawsuit.

If you have a claim for relief against the plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer.

You must answer the Amended Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, on or before thirty (30) days after the third notice is published, and if you fail to do so a judgment will be entered against you for what the plaintiff has demanded.

This the 18 day of February, 2020.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Angela L. Thompson Hon. Angela L. Thompson IN Atty. #24458-82 ANGELA L. THOMPSON, PLLC 401 Frederica Street Building D, Suite 101 Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 (270) 215-1112 Attorney for Plaintiff ATTEST: Lori J. Draper Clerk of the Wabash Circuit Court This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. This communication is from a debt collector.

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Urbana news always be a part of the Urbana Speedkings.

ECHO Racing will be on March 14, 2020.

The races will be held at the Urbana Lion/Community building at 2 p.m. is a program sponsored by the Urbana Lions Club and is free to all youth in and around Urbana Community.

If you are ages 8 to 16 and want to have fun with some competition, come to ECHO Racing. If anything, just stop by to check us out and see what the Lion/ ECHO pro-

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gram is all about.

Information call: 260774-3665.

Urbana Lions would like for the community to know that the Urbana Lion’s Community Ballpark is available to everyone and anyone to use. This park is full of items for any activity. Snack Shack if needed for little league baseball, girls softball, slow pitch, baseball tournaments, and more.

Wildcat Pride: February 21 Calvin Satur was caught by Mrs. Campbell for

helping someone with their computer. Ella France was caught by Mrs. Lyons for using time wisely in the library to complete an assignment.

Breakfast bunch: Bob Evans was a festive place the morning of Feb. 26 as Peggy Dilling was celebrating her birthday.

Daughter Pam Hann came early to decorate the tables and son Kent stopped in with some flowers for the table. Peggy had cupcakes and other treats for those

attending. They were Pat McNabney, Tom and Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Dorias Mattern and her daughter Linda Hoy from Florida who’s been here visiting and daughter Connie Mattern, Alma DeVore, Helen Dawes, and Peggy’s granddaughter Katie Dilling.

Prayer Concerns: Doris Mattern, Kristina Gamsby, Bonita Snell, Theda Stein, Alma DeVore, Jane Winebrenner,

Roann news Jesus Christ and grow in His grace and wisdom. We become doers of the word.

Roann First Brethren will begin a new series on the walk to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Come walk The path that Christ walked for us. We meet at 240 W. Allen Street in Roann. See you there at 10am every Sunday!

THOSE WHO ARE saving the plastic lids

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to be recycled, you can drop them off at Bailey’s Pizza.

AT THE ROANN United Methodist Church March 8 worship, Pastor Balmer sermon will be from John 3:1-12 titled “Born Again.” This Sunday will be Noisy Bucket Sunday.

Worship service starts at 9:00am and Sunday school is at 10:15am. Greeters will be Sally Robbins and Ellen Rensberger.

Doug Bogert will be Worship Leader and

Connie Doud will be at the piano. They are located at the corner of Adams and Arnold Street in Roann.

LIONS CLUB next meeting will be March 5 at 7:00pm in the Town Hall.

ROANN HERITAGE Group is meeting again on March 12 at 6:30pm at the Town Hall.

ROANN TOWN BOARD will meet on March 17 at 7 p.m. also in the Town Hall.

CONTINUE PRAYERS FOR:

Lora Foust, Candi Hentgen Jacobs & Mike White. Also, continue praying for Rex Renz and Sawyer Draper.

OUR THOUGHTS AND Prayers go out to the family of Pearl Mae Sturgill. We are so sorry for your loss.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: March 4 – James Deck, Jr.; March 5 – Ruth Ann Dyson; March 6 – Randall Birk; March 7 – Cory Donaldson; March 8 – Drew Rensberger and

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Pets bring much joy to the lives they touch. So it should come as no surprise that the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey, which was conducted by the American Pet Products Association, found that about 85 million families in the United States own a pet. In Canada, 7.5 million households are home to companion animals, states the PetBacker blog.

Pets offer companionship and unconditional love. While they are fitting for any family, seniors may find that having a pet is especially beneficial. The organization A Place for Mom, which helps match families with senior living residences, says pets provide a comfort system that produces measurable health results.

Caring for pets and

being around them can produce a chemical chain reaction in the brain that may help to lower stress hormones while also increasing production of the feel-good hormone serotonin.

This is not the only health benefit pets may provide. A recent study from the Mayo Clinic, which looked at 1,800 people between the ages of 25 and 64 who had healthy hearts, found that almost half owned a dog. Having a dog was likely to spur heart-healthy behaviors, like exercising with the pet, eating well and having ideal blood sugar levels.

Pets also provide emotional support and companionship that can help seniors — including those who may be divorced or widowed — feel more secure and happy. The National Poll on Healthy Aging

found that, among respondents who had pets, 88 percent said their pets helped them enjoy life, and 86 percent said their pets made them feel loved.

Seniors considering getting a pet can explore the many benefits to doing so.

• Reduce pain: A 2012 study published in Pain Magazine found therapy dogs provided “significant reduction in pain and emotional distress for chronic pain patients.”

• Feeling of purpose: Caring for an animal not only stimulates physical activity, but it also can give seniors a reason to get up and go, which equates to a feeling of purpose.

• Altered focus: Having a pet can help seniors focus on something other than physical or mental health issues and preoccupations about

The organization A Place for Mom, which helps match families with senior living residences, says pets provide a comfort system that produces measurable health results. loss or aging, according to New Yorkbased psychologist Penny B. Donnenfeld.

• Increased physical activity: Pets require care, and that interaction can get seniors moving more than if they didn’t have a pet.

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Super foods!

By Laura Kurella

There is nothing in the world of food that is more “heart-warming” than providing warmth, sustenance, and most of all comfort in an oh-so-delicious plate of food. Unfortunately, traditional comfort foods can be high in calories, fat, salt, and sometimes even sugar, and if you or your loved ones are part of the 30 million Americans with diabetes, you might be wondering: “How can I satisfy our comfort food cravings without derailing our diets?”

The answer, according to Cassandra Verdi, MPH, RD, and Stephanie Dunbar, MPH, RD: is simply delicious!

“There’s no rule that says comfort foods have to be unhealthful,” stated Verdi, coauthor of Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner: Power-Packed Recipes and Meal Plans Designed to Help You Lose Weight and Manage Your Blood Glucose (American Diabetes Association, 2019).

“If you know how to prepare your favorite comforting dishes using mostly better-for-you ingredients, you can enjoy them with a clear conscience.”

Their new book is not only a great companion all year through. Filled with plenty of hearty and nutritious recipes designed to comfort without compromising health, this magical feat is achieved by incorporating key superfoods!

“You’ve probably heard about the almost ‘magical’ properties of superfoods,” stated Dunbar. “Despite all the hype out there, some foods really do pack more nutrition than others, and they should be at the center of our diets, whether you have diabetes or not.”

Superfoods are natural foods – those that come straight from the hand of God. They are rich in nutrients that not only benefit diabetes management but also are loaded with nutrients that are typically lacking in the American diet.

These include sweet potatoes; dark, leafy greens like kale, spinach, and collards; cruciferous veggies like cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts; lean proteins; legumes; healthy fats; citrus fruits; and berries, too!

Offering recipes that are simple to prepare and containing superfoods that maximize the nutrient density in meals or even snacks, including enough recipes for over 40 days of meal plans, we are all sure to find something super special in it to serve up for our sweeties!

Spinach and Turkey Meatballs

Editor’s note: Recipes excerpted from “Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner: Power-Packed Recipes and Meal Plans Designed to Help You Lose Weight and Manage Your Blood Glucose” (American Diabetes Association, 2019)

Tip: You can also serve this chicken salad on lettuce wraps for fewer carbohydrates at mealtime!

Choices/Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Carbohydrate, 2 Lean Protein, 1/2 Fat. Basic Nutritional Values: Calories 260;Calories from Fat 80; Total Fat 9.0 g; Saturated Fat 1.6 g; Trans Fat 0.0 g; Cholesterol 45 mg; Sodium 340 mg; Potassium 340 mg; Total Carbohydrate 28 g; Dietary Fiber 4 g; Sugars 9 g; Protein 18 g; Phosphorus 205 mg.

Spinach and Turkey Meatballs American Diabetes Association Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes; Serves: 6; Serving Size: 4 meatballs.

16 oz 93% lean ground turkey 1 egg 3 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs 2 tsp dried basil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 10 oz chopped steamed spinach Nonstick cooking spray 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Place all meatball ingredients, except cooking spray, in a large mixing bowl and mix together thoroughly.

3. Roll into 24 golf ball-sized meatballs (about 2 Tbsp each).

4. Spray a 9 × 13-inch pan with cooking spray and place meatballs in the pan. Bake for 20 minutes.

5. Remove meatballs from oven and serve hot. Enjoy with 3/4 cup whole-wheat pasta and 1/3 cup of your favorite chunky tomato sauce if desired.

Choices/Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2 Lean Protein, 1 Fat. Nutritional Values: Calories 180; Calories from Fat 60; Total Fat 7.0 g; Saturated Fat 2.3 g; Trans Fat 0.1 g; Cholesterol 90 mg; Sodium 140 mg; Potassium 320 mg; Total Carbohydrate 8 g; Dietary Fiber 2 g; Sugars 1 g; Protein 19 g; Phosphorus 205 mg.

Chicken Salad Sliders American Diabetes Association Prep Time: 20 minutes; Serves: 6.

Serving Size: 1 whole-wheat bun, 1/3 cup chicken salad, and 1 tomato slice 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 celery stalk, finely diced 2 Tbsp finely diced red onion 1/3 cup dried cranberries 2 Tbsp unsalted sliced almonds 1/4 cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1 tsp Dijon mustard Juice of 1/2 lemon Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 6 whole-wheat slider buns 1 tomato, sliced into 6 slices 1. Mix all ingredients except tomato slices and buns in a medium mixing bowl.

2. Serve 1/3 cup chicken salad on each slider bun topped with 1 tomato slice.

Lemon Raspberry Chia Seed Pudding American Diabetes Association Prep Time: 5 minutes; Refrigeration Time: At least 1 hour; Serves: 4.

Serving Size: 1/3 cup pudding and 1/2 cup raspberries 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1/2 tsp lemon zest 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp honey 2 cups raspberries 1. In a small mixing bowl or large mason jar, whisk together all ingredients except raspberries. Put mixture in the refrigerator for at least an hour until chia seeds soak up liquid and it becomes a pudding consistency.

2. To serve, put 1/3 cup chia seed pudding in a small bowl and top with 1/2 cup raspberries.

Choices/Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat. Basic Nutritional Values: Calories 120; Calories from Fat 45; Total Fat 5.0 g; Saturated Fat 0.5 g; Trans Fat 0.0 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 50 mg; Potassium 200 mg; Total Carbohydrate 18 g; Dietary Fiber 9 g; Sugars 7 g; Protein 3 g; Phosphorus 135 mg.