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Work underway to reopen public buildings

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash City Hall reopened for business at 8 a.m. Monday, May 4. However, the opening comes with a variety of guidelines and restrictions, Mayor Scott Long told The Paper of Wabash County.

The move comes following Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement on Friday of the Back On Track Indiana plan to safely open the economy and remain vigilant about protecting Hoosiers’ health and wellbeing.

At Wabash City Hall, the public will be restricted from entering the building unless they have a pre-arranged appointment and they must wear a face mask when they come into the building. Employees must wear a mask when interacting with the public also.

“I have procured NK-95 masks for all employees of City Hall,” the mayor

said.

In addition, employees must maintain social distancing while at work and take all safety precautions for sanitation, such as hand washing frequently and use of hand sanitizer.

The Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety will meet in person with limited in person attendance and video conferencing for all others.

Long said members of the Board of Works, the city attorney, Bev Vanderpool, and media will be allowed

in the City Council Chambers for the meeting. Department Heads and all others will attend by video/phone unless required to appear for a hearing.

All public, including City Council members, will attend the meeting via video/telephone unless required to appear in person for a hearing, he continued. Social distancing will be maintained in the City Council Chambers at all times.

City Council meetings will be determined in the near future under the same guidelines as Board of Works meetings, Long continued, noting they may possibly take place in the Grow Wabash County Board Room which is larger and able to maintain Social Distancing if the room can be reserved on the City Council dates.

Finally, all employees should screen Continued on Page 6

Work underway on City Schools projects

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com In the fall of 2018, Wabash City Schools building principals, head of facilities, and district leadership walked through all of the corporation facilities and identified the most pressing needs when it came to updating those facilities.

“We identified eight projects and after prioritizing those projects, we sought financing to be able to accomplish those projects without impacting the tax rate,” said WCS superintendent Jason Callahan.

“We were approved to complete $18 million worth of facility work across the district over the next 18 months. In 2019, we were able to renovate our tennis courts and complete facility projects such as paving the drives at Wabash Middle School and the parking lot at OJ Neighbours. Late this winter we were able to connect a new chiller at Wabash Middle School.”

The four major projects include an 8classroom addition and complete renovation of the existing space at LH Carpenter Early Childhood Center; an expansion of Coolman Gymnasium and new locker rooms; a connecting hallway between Wabash Middle School and Wabash High School and a new front entrance to Wabash Middle School; and the last project is the

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Crews work on the expansion project at Coolman Gym on Monday morning. Photo

by Harold V. Chatlosh Alumni Field and Track project which consists of an 8-lane track with a timing system and turfing the football and soccer field. Three of the four major projects are underway. The demolition of Alumni Field and Track will begin by mid-May.” Specifics the four major projects are: L.H. Carpenter Early Childhood Learning Center: This project was designed to alleviate overcrowding concerns at O.J. Neighbours Elementary School and to expand the early child-

hood opportunities. Between 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, Wabash City Schools nearly doubled its preschool offerings to include an expansion of the Spanish Dual Language Immersion program.

With the new addition set for completion in the fall of 2021, Wabash City Schools plans to move kindergarten classes to the new L.H. Carpenter facility.

Coolman Gymnasium Expansion: The girls varsity locker rooms needed Continued on Page 6

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By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash County suffered its second COVID-19 related death over the weekend.

The death was announced Sunday afternoon by Keith Walters, Executive Director of the Wabash County Homeland Security Agency and chair of the Wabash County Health Board.

According to the data provided by the Indiana State Department of Health on Monday afternoon, the county has 63 positive cases. There have been 236 total tests done.

Walters noted that no further details on patients or positive COVID-19 cases will be released due to privacy concerns.

One reason for the jump is that 46 employees at the Peabody Retirement Community tested positive for COVID-19 and are self-isolating at home. Some of those workers may life in Wabash County, causing the number to increase. (Cases are reported in the person’s home county, not county of employment.)

Peabody Executive Director Rod Craft, in a press release last week, said the facility is taking a “proactive approach” which includes “following all local, regional and national guidelines, including those from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.”

The facility, he continued, was to begin voluntarily test all residents.

The most recent death in Wabash County comes on the heels of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement on Friday of the Back On Track Indiana plan to safely open the economy and remain vigilant about protecting Hoosiers’ health and wellbeing.

“Across Indiana, we have witnessed a spirit of cooperation and caring for others that has touched my heart. May this spirit of appreciation for one another carry on long after the scourge of COVID-19 is behind us,” Gov. Holcomb said. “Hoosiers have done this together and together we will come out a stronger Indiana.”

Gov. Holcomb has used data to drive decisions since the state’s first case of the novel coronavirus in early March and he will continue to do so as the state contemplates a sector-by-sector reset. The state will move to reopen while continuing to monitor and respond to these four guiding principles: The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients statewide has decreased for 14 Continued on Page 9

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SHS senior receives law firm’s scholarship Grant Whitham, a 2020 senior of Southwood Jr. Sr. High School, has earned a $500 scholarship from Hunter Estate & Elder Law that will aid in his tuition this fall while attending Trine University as he studies mechanical engineering.

In his Rockstar Scholarship application, Whitham stated that he would have liked to meet and converse with the 16th President of the United States.

“I would like to ask him [Abraham Lincoln] how he found the motivation to not only read, write, and perform arithmetic, but also how he was able to continually push himself to learn more and more as he continued throughout his life,” Whitham wrote.

The guidance counselor at Southwood Jr. Sr. High School made Whitham aware of the scholarship

Grant Whitham shows off his scholarship from Hunter Estate & Elder Law and encouraged him to apply.

Following his receipt of the scholarship, Whitham had a message for hopeful 2021 scholarship applicants in Wabash County.

“Answer the required questions honestly while putting forth one’s accomplishments in the most favorable light,” he said. “Don’t be turned away just because you would have to write an

essay. This is because the 600-word requirement might sound daunting, but it only adds up to about a page and a half with double spacing and can easily be accomplished by putting forth reasonable effort.”

Applications for the 20201 Hunter Estate & Elder Law scholarship can be found at: www.hunterlawoffice.net/scholarship/.

The deadline is March 31, 2021.

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Students participate in a prior YMCA Spark program. Photo provided

YMCA receives Duke Energy grant

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash County YMCA was one of 25 organizations to receive grant awards from the Duke Energy Foundation.

The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation contributes more than

$30 million annually in charitable gifts and is funded by Duke Energy shareholder dollars.

In Indiana, the Foundation provides approximately $2 million in charitable gifts to a wide variety of nonprofit groups.

Of that, $382,000 in grants was awarded to support Indiana K12 programs focused on summer reading programs, STEM and experiential learning.

Wabash County YMCA received $10,000 that will go towards the summer learning loss program, known as Spark, which is made available to Wabash County students over the summer.

“The average student loses two months of learning over the summer,” said Kendall Hoover, Communications and Grants Manager.

“Students in our program, though, have been shown to not only maintain their levels of learning from the end of one school year to the next, but even to improve their reading level and start the new school year ahead of where they were.”

Given the COVID-19 crisis, the Foundation has also provided each organization with the flexibility to reschedule programming.

“These extraordi-

nary education organizations are essential to the wellbeing and success of our state in these difficult times,” said Stan Pinegar, Duke Energy state president for Indiana.

“At Rose-Hulman, it’s critical now more than ever to ensure we deliver a meaningful curriculum to continue to inspire and cultivate careers in STEM fields,” said Jim Bertoli, senior major gift officer at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. “Being able to shift our grant award from our inschool offering to an e-mentoring program allows us to stay on track.”

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City, Grow Wabash County receive COVID-19 funds

The City of Wabash, in partnership with Grow Wabash County, has been selected to receive $250,000 each in economic development grant funds from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) to help support businesses in Wabash in need of short-term financial assistance.

Through OCRA’s COVID-19 Response Program, Wabash and North Manchester will be allowed to award grants ranging from $2,000 - $15,000 to Wabash businesses that are retaining low to moderate income (LMI) jobs during the COVID-19 restrictions.

The Town of North Manchester received a $250,000 grant from OCRA earlier this month as well for this purpose, bringing the total to $500,000 in OCRA grant funds being awarded to Wabash County. Grow Wabash County will be administering the grants on behalf of the City of Wabash as well as assist North Manchester with its grant program.

“With today’s

Second Harvest plans food distribution

announcement, Indiana has awarded more than $10.7 million to our rural communities,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch.

“From increasing access to necessary testing and medical supplies to providing businesses and their workers with much needed relief, these funds are directly assisting in the fight against COVID-19.”

North Manchester was among the first 13 recipients to receive a portion of $1.6 million in funding on April 22.

“Public-private collaboration and intergovernmental coordination are critically important in ensuring funding is distributed to our rural communities,” said Jodi Golden, Executive Director of OCRA. “The creativity and local partnerships OCRA has seen in these applications is inspiring and the Hoosier spirit of collaboration continues to thrive even through this crisis.”

“This pandemic has really called upon entire communities, counties and regions to come together and rally around our local

business owners,” Mayor Scott Long said. “We are glad to have the opportunity to provide some financial relief for some of our local employers and, in turn, bring some relief to our local workforce.”

Businesses that employ a workforce consisting of 51 percent or more of LMI jobs are eligible to receive these funds for specific uses such as working capital, expenses incurred by continuing operations and/or expenses incurred by transitioning the workforce to working remotely.

“As we continue to work through these unprecedented times, Grow Wabash County is humbled to be able to continue to assist our communities with these innovative programs designed to ensure they weather this storm and continue to make Wabash County a great place to be,” said Keith Gillenwater, President and CEO of Grow Wabash County.

“We thank OCRA for their continued partnership with our community.”

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana will host a food distribution from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 8, at Living Well in Wabash County, 239 Bond St., Wabash.

The applicants will also need to provide proof that they do have the necessary percentage of LMI jobs being retained.

After the applications have been received, the grant review committee will work closely with its OCRA Community Liaison to evaluate the applications and determine which applicants will receive the grant funding and how much money will be awarded to them. Awards will be granted on a first come, first serve basis.

Eligible businesses for the City of Wabash can apply online at growwabashcounty.co m/COVID19grant.

Details regarding North Manchester’s application process will be made available shortly.

Questions regarding the application process or an employer’s eligibility may be directed to Grow Wabash County by calling 260-563-5258 or by emailing info@growwabashcounty.com.

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Staying in shape: While Wabash Little League has yet to take the field because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a couple local youngsters took advantage of this weekend’s warm weather to get in some batting practice at Wabash City Park. The youngsters, Dereck Reed and Treyce Daughtry, took turns in the batting cage taking swings at pitches tossed by Dereck’s dad, Chris.

Little League officials are unsure yet when the 2020 season will begin. However, Little Little International canceled its World Series. Photos by Harold Chatlosh

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Local woman to celebrate 90th birthday Ninety years ago, May 9, 1930, Phyllis Little was born a month prematurely after her mother fell into a coma due to uremia. Her mother, Lenore Schuler, was transported by hearse, the most readily available transportation, from her home near Roann to

the hospital in Kokomo. Mother and child survived to live full lives.

Lenore Schuler, wife of John A. Schuler lived to be 102. Phyllis, a resident of Timbercrest is still active and going strong as she approaches her 90th birthday.

Phyllis grew up on a farm south of Roann with her three brothers and a sister.

She began what would become a pattern for the rest of her life, being extremely active with family, organizations and friends. Phyllis was a 4-H member for many years and

would meet her husband while showing beef at the county fair. She reminisces about the many times she rode the interurban railroad to Indianapolis with her grandmother to shop for school clothes while visiting her grandfather who served in the Indiana State Senate. Her family had horses, and she talks of the nighttime rides through the country waiting for the house to cool before going to sleep. During World War II, rationed gasoline was saved to go to weekend horse shows. After graduating from high school, she married Richard Little in September 1948.

The next phase of her very busy life began by raising five children as the wife of a farmer. That meant feeding a large family along with several farm hands while serving as a parts-runner or as an extra hand. With a limited budget for all that food, she became and continues to be an amazing comparison shopper and coupon queen.

Despite the busy days with chores, she and Richard had an extremely active social and volunteer life. They were mem-

bers of a euchre group that met regularly for nearly sixty years. Hosting parties for any good excuse, Phyllis could produce huge quantities of good food for friends and family from near and far. Her collection of Jell-o salad recipes is legendary.

Phyllis supported the active involvement of all her children in 4H and her husband Richard who served for 45 years as a judge at the Indiana State Fair. Phyllis’ organization of choice is Indiana Farm Bureau. An active member for seventy years, she served as Women’s Leader for 20. Phyllis was a member of Young Republicans and served in various roles for the party.

Phyllis also worked as an assistant librarian at Riverview Middle and Northwest Elementary in Huntington for twenty-eight years. This was a perfect job for an avid reader. When her children were young, like many farm wives, she was an Avon representative.

As her children got older, she and Richard enjoyed dinner theater, holding season tickets at the Wagon Wheel for

NM woman to turn 105 years PHYLLIS LITTLE many years. As dairy farmers, Phyllis and Richard were limited in their opportunities for travel. When the children grew up and the cows were gone, they made up for lost time, travelling to numerous places including Hawaii, Switzerland, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Richard Little passed away in 2013 after nearly 65 years of marriage.

Phyllis continues an active travel schedule today, something At 90, Phyllis remains active in Farm Bureau and regularly travels with her daughters and her cousin. She drives across the state to visit her daughters in southern Indiana and frequently helps out at Timbercrest, driving residents to medical appointments.

If you would like to wish Phyllis Little a Happy Birthday, her address is 26 Oak Drive, North Manchester, IN, 46962.

Pauline Pobst, a former Urbana resident and 32-year resident at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, will turn 105 years old on May 9.

She is in excellent health, however

PAULINE POBST because of the COVID-19 pandemic, her friends and family will not be able to celebrate in person.

Family members are asking those who know her, and would like to celebrate with her, would send a card or note. Her address is: Pauline Pobst, Box 501, Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, IN 46962

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11 local firms receive loans Wabash CrossFit and Fitness; 380 Smokehouse & Grill; and 95.9 KISS FM – WKUZ Radio.

These recipients will receive low-interest loans of up to $7,500 with a 1 percent interest rate for a term of 24 months. The funds may be used by the businesses for working capital, payroll expenses, preventing staffing cuts and/or other expenses incurred due to COVID-19 and its restrictions.

“Our community has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and it has affected everyone. As a community economic development organization, we continue to be advocates for our business community and we are thrilled to partner with the City of Wabash and our Grow Wabash County investors to make this loan program possible,” said Keith Gillenwater, president & CEO of Grow Wabash County. “This first round is injecting much needed funds into our business partners.”

Grow Wabash County and the City of Wabash will be awarding Rapid Response loans to 11 local businesses as part of Grow Wabash County’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program.

“The City of Wabash and its partners, Grow Wabash County, Community Foundation of Wabash County, and Wabash Marketplace Inc., are working hand in hand to help as many small business owners in Wabash and Wabash County fight through the COVID-19 Pandemic crisis,” Mayor Scott Long said in a statement.

After evaluating all of the applications, the Grow Wabash County RLF committee has awarded Rapid Response loans to the following businesses: Bellazo; Eclectic Shoppe; Ellen’s Bridal & Dress Boutique; Harry’s Old Kettle Pub & Grill; Helping Touch Massage; Hometown Media, Inc.; Nancy J’s Fabrics; Uptown VR;

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Plans their temperatures before leaving their home. Anyone with but not limited to the following symptoms should stay home for two weeks or until cleared by a medical professional: a fever, a cough, sore throat, and/or headache.

Employees who must deal with school c l o s u r e eLear ning/daycare closures will be handled on a case by case basis by the mayor, in order to maintain work and family life as normal as possible.

Department heads who are in charge of employees housed at City Hall, should discuss any deviation from these guidelines to suit their employees, addressing any underlying health conditions that may put those employees at additional risk.

...continued from Page 1 “ T h e s e guidelines/restrictions will be revisited as needed with the goal of being fully open and under normal operations by Monday, July 6, which is the first day of work after the governor’s stated goal of “fully opening up the State of Indiana”.

Lagro Town Hall will remain closed to the public until the state’s June 14 deadline, Clerk-Treasurer Kristie Bone told The Paper.

“We have installed a window at the front of the office to allow customers to pay bills and do inquiries,” she said. “We will be holding our monthly board meeting on the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. with social distancing chairs six-feet apart and masks will be

required.

“We will remain with the limit of 25 for a social gathering.”

For the safety of residents and employees, Bone said, the town will follow the required CDC and governor’s recommendation until further notice. In addition, she said, the town is installing new playground equipment so the park may remain closed even after the deadline due to the construction.

Officials in the Town of LaFontaine are expected to make some decisions later this week about the Town Council meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Diana Heath said.

“Our lobby will not be opening at this time,” she said. “The

deputy clerk and myself are both in the high risk category due to present health conditions and age group,” she said. “We are fortunate to have a drive up window and we have been able to accommodate citizens’ requests during the closed time.”

Roann ClerkTreasurer Bob Ferguson said a decision on reopening will be made this week.

The May Town Council meeting will take place over Zoom.US. For those interested in viewing, the meeting ID number is 99815739158.

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Information from North Manchester and Wabash County wasn’t available at deadline.

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...continued from Page 1 improvements. WCS officials sought to build new locker rooms on the north side of Coolman Gymnasium. These additional rooms allowed the ability to finish building out the balcony of Coolman with more than 500 new seats.

The motivation for that is to be able to hold more IHSAA tournament games for both boys and girls basketball. This project is set to be completed by the beginning of the 2020-21 Wabash High School girls basketball season.

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School and Wabash High School Connector/Wabash MS Entrance: “Wabash City Schools places a priority on school safety,” said Callahan.

Since the building of Wabash Middle School in 1968, students have walked back and forth outside between the two buildings, Callahan noted. This project provides a secure hallway between the two buildings that will also provide study corrals for students. This project will also renovate the entrance of Wabash Middle School so that visitors will enter through a secure area before walking into the building.

This project is set to be completed by early winter of 2020.

Alumni Field Track and Turf: This project is designed to expand opportunities and provide greater safety in sports. By adding 2 lanes and a state-ofthe-art timing system, Wabash City Schools will be able to host more track events and better prepare our student athletes. By turfing the field, opportunities will be increased.

Soccer games will be played at the new facility and marching band and P.E. classes will be able to use the facility without damaging the field.

This project will be completed by the opening home football game this fall.

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Logan A. McDonald is a lifetime resident of Wabash. He is a 2014 graduate of Wabash High School and a 2016 graduate from the University of Northwestern Ohio with a degree in Agricultural/Diesel mechanics. Logan is currently seeking an associates degree in Mortuary Science at Mid-America College of Funeral Services. He will graduate in March of 2020. Logan is a proud member of the American Legion Post 15, Wabash Moose Lodge 1195, LaFontaine Lions Club, and Wabash Elks 471.

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Clarence Edward West, 82, of rural Denver died at 1:03 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his home. He was born Dec. 24, 1937 at his grandparent’s home in Jonesboro to Clarence “Willard” and Esther Mae (Bragg) West.

Clarence was a 1955 graduate of Noble High School. He married Nancy Lee Marshall at the Center Chapel Brethren Church in rural Peru on Dec. 28, 1957. Clarence was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Center Chapel Brethren Church. Clarence served as Richland Township Trustee in Miami County for 16 years. He enjoyed going to and participating in tractor pulls. Clarence also liked to give treats to the kids at the kiddie tractor pulls. He enjoyed sprint car racing, and even flagged a race at Bunker Hill Speedway.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lee West of Denver; four children, Peggy Sue West of Denver, Janet Lee (Chad Baxter) West of Rochester, Dale Leon West of Denver, Edward Wayne West of Peru; seven grandchildren, Maggie Elizabeth (Jordan) Winans of Walton, Abby Nicole West of Macy, Jordan Dale West of Denver, Trevor Stephen West and Conner Edward West, both of Huntington, Karrisa Lynn (Ryan) Thornsbury of Denver, and Kyle Wayne (Halie Stiles) West of Peru; six great-grandchildren, Jaylen Mattix, Jackson Jordan, Mayzie Danielle, Chayson James, Liam Wayne, and Luke Clarence, brothers and sisters, Susie (Joseph) Stout of Winston Salem, N.C., John (Sharon) West of Roann, Larry (Sheryl) West of Peru, and Becky (Isaac) Stout of Winston-Salem; and his sister-in-law, Diana West of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerry West.

Private family services were Friday, April 24, 2020 at GrandstaffHentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Rd., Roann, with Jason See officiating. Pallbearers were Kyle West, Jordan West, Trevor West, Bill Clemons, Van Haisley, Joe Flitcraft, Jon Burkhardt, and Randall Swartz.

Honorary pallbearers were Conner West, Jaylen West, Chayson Roberts, and Jackson Winans. Burial was in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann.

Preferred memorials are Center Chapel Brethren Church, Parkinson Foundation, or Premier Hospice.

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

Cynthia Betten, 65 Enjoyed tending to her flowers Nov. 12, 1954 – April 28, 2020 Cynthia A. “Cindy” Betten, 65, Laketon, passed away at her home on April 28, 2020. One of Homer and Mary Jane (Jacoby) Kerr‘s six children, Cindy was born on Nov. 12, 1954, in Wabash.

In 1972 Cindy graduated from Manchester High School, and on June 17, 1984, she married Clarence Betten. The two were wed for nearly thirty-six years. Cindy worked for Peabody Senior Living for twenty years in the laundry department before retiring in 2018.

Cindy loved spending time outdoors, especially tending to her flowers and garden. She also enjoyed going to antique shops and looking at various items. Most of all, though, Cindy loved her family with all her heart and always put them before herself. She was the string that held the family together and could oftentimes be heard bragging about her grandchildren and the time she spent with them.

The loving memory of Cindy Betten will be forever cherished by her husband, Clarence Betten of Laketon; sons, Michael (Kelly) Kerr of North Manchester and Matthew (Amanda) Kerr of Urbana; twin daughters, Laura and Lynda Betten, both of North Manchester; brothers, Larry (Diana) Kerr of Katy, Texas, John Kerr of New Port Richey, Fla., and Tom (Jo) Kerr of North Manchester; sister, Angie (Norman) Smith of Laketon; and six grandchildren. Cindy was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Patricia Wiley.

Calling was May 1, 2020, from 1-2 p.m. at Laketon Cemetery, Laketon. A graveside service began at the conclusion of calling. Pastor J.P. Freeman officiated.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Cynthia A. “Cindy” Betten, memorial contributions may be made to Wabash Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana.

Jerry Allen Sparks, 71, of Wabash, died at 2:14 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 7, 1948 in Morehead, Kentucky to Levi Sr. and Mary (Conley) Sparks.

Jerry married Eileen L. Zook in Wabash, on June 10, 1967. He worked at Vice Brothers Foundry 12 years. Jerry was a member of the Wabash Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Eileen L. Sparks of Wabash; three children, Jennifer (Bill) Chaplin of Wabash, Cory Sparks of Hawaii, and Mary Dale (Todd) Gray of Wabash; three grandchildren, Stephanie (Jason) Smith of Andrews, Tyann Chaplin of Wabash, and Brittany N. (Juan) Ibarra of San Angelo, Texas; 3 great grandchildren, and several brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Courtney Elaine Gray; and several brothers and sisters.

Private graveside services will be at Mississinewa Cemetery, Somerset with Rev. Tim Webb officiating. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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

Police and fire reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents April 17 At 4:43 p.m., a vehicle driven by Bailey E. Jones, 22, Wabash ran off the road on Elliot Road near County Road 700 West.

April 19 At 10:38 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ashley J. Brubaker, 22, Roann collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 800 North.

April 21 At 10:50 p.m., a vehicle driven by Devon R. Gamsby, 19, Urbana ran off the road on

County Road 150 West near County Road 1050 North.

April 23 At 5:35 a.m., a vehicle driven by Michelle S. Malott, 44, Marion collided with a deer on State Road 15 near Meridian Road.

At 5:52 p.m., a vehicle driven by Hally L. Sweet, 18, Wabash collided with a guardrail on Water Works Road near LaFontaine Avenue.

April 24 At 3:09 p.m., a vehicle driven by Sarah E. Holbrook, 18, Roann had a backing crash at 9319 County Road 400 West.

At 4:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Janice R. Bent, 42, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Timothie J. Tucker collided on State Road 13 near County Road 50 North.

At 5:25 p.m., a vehicle driven by Sherry R. Meyer, 56, North Manchester collided with a parked vehicle at 3 West State Road 114.

April 27 At 7:02 a.m., a vehicle driven by Travis R. Wilkison, 43, Wabash collided with a deer on State Road 124 near

County West.

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April 30 At 11:48 a.m., a vehicle driven by Eric P. Sebasty, 50, Akron ran off the road on State Road 13 near State Road 16.

May 1 At 10:58 a.m., a vehicle driven by Thomas W. McClure, 46, Fort Wayne ran off the road on County Road 500 East near U.S. 24 West. (continued on page 9)

On May 7th, the first anniversary of the passing of Justin Adkins, it reminds us of the type of person he was.

He was always putting others first before himself. He was a man that would reach out to others whenever they needed help. He was a friend to all and well liked and loved by all in our community. He loved being out on the water, in the mountains in Colorado, with his beloved dog Jake and his family. He will live in our hearts and memories forever. Gone but not forgotten, may he rest in peace.

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Mary “Dolly” Hubbard, 84

Helen Drudge, 96

Loved taking care of kids Feb. 28, 1936 – May 2, 2020 Mary E. “Dolly” Hubbard, 84, of Wabash, passed away at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Vernon Health and Rehab in Wabash. She was born on Feb. 28, 1936, in Everetts, Ky., to the late Walt and Louise (Hill) Cox. Dolly married Thomas J. Hubbard on March 17, 1953; he passed away July 21, 2008. They lived in Kentucky until moving to Indiana in 1953. Dolly worked at Wagners and United Technologies. Dolly loved taking care of kids.

Dolly is survived by five sons, Charles “Ted” (Tracy) Hubbard of LaFontaine, Richard (Kathy) Hubbard, Jack (Diana) Hubbard and Charles Edward Hubbard, all of Wabash, and Grant (Denise) Hubbard of Marion; three daughters, Patricia L. (Jerry) McCord, Debbie (Larry) Honeycutt and Teresa Cox, all of Wabash; one brother, Bill (Bonnie) Cox of Peru; 35 grandchildren, 91 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren. Dolly is preceded in death by one daughter, Melinda (Jimmy) Honeycutt; three sons, Tommy (Cheryl) Cox, Norman Hubbard, Leroy (Terri) Hubbard; two brothers, Bud and Robert Cox and four sisters, Donna Faye Eastom, Betty Jo Miller, Barbara Ann Gibson and Darlene Kelly.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Friends Cemetery in Wabash. Pastor Danny Honeycutt will be the officiant.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Enjoyed traveling the world July 30, 1923 – April 29, 2020 Helen Drudge, North Manchester died on April 29, 2020.

She was born July 30, 1923.

Services will be at a later date. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

FFW Corp. announces earnings FFW Corporation, parent corporation of Crossroads Bank, announced earnings for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Corporation reported net income of $1,109,000 or $0.98 per

common share compared to $1,054,000 or $0.92 per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $3,639,000 compared to $3,284,000 for the three months ended

IN MEMORY OF

Chad H. Dilling

Been horsin’ around for 61 years!

Miss and love you!

Peggy Sue & Family

March 31, 2019.

The provision for loan losses was $75,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and $50,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2019.

Total noninterest income was $774,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $727,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2019.

Noninterest expense was $3,067,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and $2,750,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2019.

President & CEO,

Roger Cromer said, “Results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 include our assessment of industries impacted

by COVID-19.

We continue to analyze this globally stressed situation as we head into our fourth fiscal quarter of 2020. We have been proud to support our c o m m u n i t i e s impacted by COVID19 by assisting approximately 150 local businesses access PPP funds totaling $13.0 million.

This translates to

approximately 1,900 employees with guaranteed payroll for the next 8 weeks.

As we head into the fourth quarter, we continue to assist customers with loan deferments, we have ceased foreclosures and diligently work with each customer to meet their individual needs. In addition, we contributed $50,000 to local Community Foundations to directly provide COVID-19 relief.”

For the nine months ended March 31, 2020, the Corporation reported net income of $3,612,000 or $3.17 per common share compared to $3,306,000 or $2.87 per common share for the nine months ended March 31, 2019. Net interest income for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 was $10,540,000 compared to $9,895,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2019.

The Company recognized a provision for loan

losses of $200,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and $181,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2019. Total noninterest income was $2,830,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $2,407,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2019. Noninterest expense was $8,996,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and $8,307,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2019.

The three and nine months ended March 31, 2020 represented a return on average common equity of 9.85 percent and 10.36 percent, respectively, compared to 10.11 percent and 10.72 percent for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2019. The three and nine months ended March 31, 2020 represented a return on average assets of 1.05 percent and 1.14 percent, respectively, compared to 1.08 percent and 1.12

percent, for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2019.

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross loans receivable was 1.33 percent at March 31, 2020 compared to 1.35 percent at June 30, 2019. Nonperforming assets were $2,736,000 at March 31, 2020 compared to $3,693,000 at June 30, 2019.

As of March 31, 2020, FFWC’s equityto-assets

ratio

10.69

was

percent

compared

to

10.79

percent at June 30, 2019.

Total assets at

March 31, 2020 were $423,617,000 compared to $414,517,000 at June 30,

2019.

Shareholders’ equity was

$45,280,000

March

31,

compared

at 2020 to

$44,738,000 at June 30, 2019.

Bank

Crossroads exceeds

all

applicable regulatory requirements to be considered capitalized.”

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Police and fire reports

May 2

At 7:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Roger B. Davis, 46, Wabash collided with a deer on Old

U.S.

24

near

Buchanan Street.

North Manchester Citations April 26 Nicholas R. Starr, 21, Churubusco cited for driving while suspended and speed.

Arrests April 24 Donald R. Irelan, 44, North

Manchester

arrested for invasion of privacy.

Accidents April 28 At 8:55 p.m., a vehicle owned by Brenda N. Polson, 26, Huntington was struck by a vehicle that left the scene in the 400 block of West 7th Street.

Cases April 26 At 8:31 p.m., a theft report was taking in the 1200 block of State Road 114 West.

April 28 At 2:35 p.m., a criminal mischief report was taken in the 300 block of Wabash Road.

Fire April 26 11:14 a.m., 400 block of West 2nd Street for medical assist.

5:07 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

April 30 11:14 p.m., 500 block of North Elm Street for odor of natural gas.

May 1 5:43 a.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers Jim D. Krom and Carol Ann Krom, to Anthony D. Krom and Rosalee Krom, warranty deed.

Anne Myers to Rita J. Schroll, warranty

Governor will move to reopen while continuing to monitor and respond to these four guiding principles: The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients statewide has decreased for 14 days The state retains its surge capacity for critical care beds and ventilators The state retains its ability to test all Hoosiers who are COVID-19 symptomatic as well as health care workers, first responders, and frontline employees Health officials have systems in place to contact all individuals who test positive for COVID-19 and expand contact tracing As we lift restrictions and more people return to work, visit a store or restaurant, and participate in more activities, the number of COVID-19 cases will increase. If we cannot meet these principles, all or portions of the state may need to pause on moving forward or we may return to an earlier phase of the governor’s stay-athome order.

Indiana Back On Track has five stages. Beginning Monday, May 4, nearly all of Indiana will move to stage 2. For three counties – Cass, Lake and Marion counties – stage 2 will begin at a later date. Phase 2 may begin on Monday, May 11 for Lake and Marion counties. Phase 2 may begin on Monday, May 18 for Cass County. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines.

In Stage 2 to protect the most vulnerable to COVID-19, Hoosiers 65 and over and those with highrisk health conditions – who are the most vulnerable to the coronavirus – should remain at home.

deed.

Sherri Lee Key, Linda Lee Pope, Donna Sue Hyden and William Lloyd Hyden Jr. to Donna Sue Hyden, quitclaim deed.

Ed Foor and Roberta Foor to Edward W. Foor, Roberta K. Foor and Edward W. Foor and Roberta K. Foor Joint Trust, warranty deed.

Scott A. Egner and Kimberly A. Egner to Marcus Lamar Schwartz, Marcus S. Schwartz and Anna Mary Schwartz, warranty deed.

Joyce A. Dials to Mark Hills, warranty deed.

Kathy L. Richardson to Brian L. Parrish, warranty deed.

Bowman Farms GP to Travis Dorris, warranty deed.

Jim Dean Krom, Daniel I. Knee, Hubert D. Krom and Leanore E. Krom to Jim Dean Krom, personal deed.

Jim Dean Krom, Daniel I. Knee, Hubert D. Krom and Leanore E. Krom to Nancy M. Krom, personal deed.

Jim Dean Krom, Daniel I. Knee, Hubert D. Krom and Leanore E. Krom to Lynn Jo. Knee, personal deed.

Nancy Jo. Knee to Jim Deam Krom, quitclaim deed.

Jim Dean Krom, Daniel I. Knee, Hubert D. Krom and Leanore E. Krom to Nancy M. Krom, personal deed.

Jim Dean Krom, Daniel I. Knee, Hubert D. Krom and Leanore E. Krom to Nancy M. Krom, personal deed.

Jim Dean Krom, Daniel I. Knee, Hubert D. Krom and Leanore E. Krom to Lynn Jo Knee, personal deed/ Nancy M. Krom to Jim Dean Krom and Andrew C. Krom, quitclaim deed.

Lynn Jo Knee to

Jim Dean Krom and Andrew C. Krom, quitclaim deed.

Jerry Singleton, Jamie Singleton and Brian Bechtold to Tanner L. Hendrix and Allison L. Hendrix, warranty deed.

Dorris J. Ross and Paul E. Ross to Austin C. Gates, warranty deed.

Tanner L. Hendrix and Allison L. Hendrix to Wesley E. Steinke and Sierra K. Dresch, warranty deed.

Shirley A. Beckner to Shirley A. Beckner, Timothy L. Beckner and Kimberly A. Smith, quitclaim deed.

Donald M. Dean, Donald M. and Betty J. Dean Living Trust and Betty J. Dean to Donald M. Dean, trust deed.

John H. Heitz to John H. Heitz and Teresa A. Heitz, quitclaim deed.

Paul B. Cochrane and Ruth A. Cochrane

to Norine Ramsey, warranty deed.

Taner A. Eads to Mark Harness Jr. and Lindzy Shepherd Harness, warranty deed.

Michael N. Snyder and Tiffany H. Snyder to Louise Voris and Michelle L. Wilson, warranty deed.

New Hanna LLC to 60 North 4th Street Land Trust, quitclaim deed.

New Hanna LLC to 41 South Spring Street Land Trust, quitclaim deed.

New Hanna LLC to 405 West Main Street Land Trust, quitclaim deed.

New Hanna LLC to 536 West Railroad Street Land Trust, quitclaim deed.

Ileen L. Silvers to Doyle L. Silvers, quitclaim deed.

William A. Rauh to Joshua J. Neiger and Amanda L. Neiger, waranty deed.

Robert E. Haneline and Donna Haneline to Sams Real Estate LLC, warranty deed.

Scott D. France and Tamatha R. France to Derek Leckrone and Kathleen Leckrone, warranty deed.

Megan J. Pifer to Damion Michael Clabaugh, warranty deed.

Marriage License Katelyn Mercedes Middleton, 25 to Kyle Everett Weaver, 25.

Jared Richard Graves, 24 and Jessica Kaitlyn Rickner, 25.

Building Permits For the week of April 26, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Kyle Jackson for a deck.

Robert Bakehorn for a pool.

Paul Dennison for a lean-to.

Laura “Sis” Rife, 81 ...continued from Page 1 Essential travel restrictions will be lifted, and social gatherings of up to 25 people will be permitted following the CDC’s social distancing guidelines.

The remaining manufacturers, industrial and other infrastructure operations that had not been considered essential may open.

Hoosiers who can work from home are encouraged to continue to do so.

Retail and commercial businesses may open at 50% capacity.

Examples include apparel, furniture, jewelry and liquor stores that have been operating as curbside or delivery only. Shopping malls can open at 50% capacity with indoor common areas restricted to 25% capacity.

Restaurants and bars that serve food may open starting May 11 at 50% capacity, but bar seating will remain closed. Personal services such as hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, spas and tattoo parlors also may open on May 11 by appointment only and must follow social distancing guidelines.

Starting May 8th, for all of the state’s counties, indoor worship services may also convene, following specific social distancing guidelines – while those 65 and older and those at elevated risk will be asked to stay home.

Former CNA Feb. 23, 1939 – May 3, 2020 Laura Florence “Sis” Rife, 81, of Wabash, died Sunday, May 3, 2020 at her home. She was born Feb. 23, 1939 in Prestonsburg, Ky. to John and Sarah (Dearfield) Dillon.

Sis married Carl Rife in Richmond and they were married 59 years; he died Nov. 2, 2015. She worked several years as a Cerified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wabash. She attended Christian Heritage Church. She enjoyed taking care of the elderly, but her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were the joy of her life.

She is survived by three children, Doug Rife of Warsaw, Mike (Tammy) Rife and Paula (Clifford) Osborne of Wabash; nine grandchildren, Heather (Rick) Gaines of Huntington, Rachel Rife of Virginia Beach, Va., Sarah (Shawn) Bartley of Winona Lake, Betsy (Will) Runyon of Woodburn, Mark (Misty) Rife of Wabash, Jamie (Brandi) Rife of Roann, Brandi Mitchell, Kirk Hamilton, and Tara Hamilton, all of Wabash; 25 great-grandchildren; brother, John (Helen) Dillon of Wabash; sister, Esther (Robert) Webb of Wabash; and her daughter-in-law, Kim Rife of Roann. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sons, James Rife and David Rife.

Private graveside services will be at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Riley Hospital for Children.

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

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Mrs. Gaylynn Hobbs.

She’s been amazing.

This has been a difficult year for all of the teachers and students.

She is going above and beyong. – Andrea Kline Schlemmer

Thank You

Mrs. Sandy McCarty is the best teacher my son has ever had. He is 22 and special needs and this was his last year. And this was the first year she had him. She worked with him on so many things. We’ve seen huge improvements on all levels. She even came up with great eLearning projects for him. Corwin talks about her every day and misses her. The most caring teacher I have ever had the honor to meet. – James Hoyt

Mrs. Young – My 1st grade teacher at LaFontaine Elementary. She was so nice and I remember her reading to us and she would change her voice for all the different characters in the book. I am almost 61 years old and obviously she made an impression on me. – Craig Blocher Mrs. Shenkel, 4th grade teacher at Sharp Creek Elementary. I’ll never forget her kindness and helpfulness. Mr. Mills, 5th grade teacher at Sharp Creek Elementary.

His class was awesome with all the animals and insects. He was an awesome teacher.

I’ll never forget. – Goldie LaVerne Lee Moore Mrs. Hovermale at Wabash Middle School – Whenever I needed to talk to someone she was there and she helped me through a lot of stuff. She also has a good sense of humor.

Mrs. Alicia Draper at O.J. Neighbours – She is always nice to me and helpful.

He is now deceased, but Art Conner was with me from 5th grade until post-graduation from high school. He paved the way for who I became as a person and gave me an eternal love for music. He gave everything to his students and I’ll be forever appreciative for what I learned from him. – Kara Teel and her two children Reena Markstahler at Southwood High School. She has been amazing for our son’s confidence in himself. She relates to him more than any other has and encourages him. – Rebecca Elzy Señor Carrillo – He wasn’t always my favorite but he helped me more than he knows. – Ashley Bricker Ms. Megan Hyden. – Eva Yost

Susan Heavilon was my junior and senior year English teacher. Favorite teacher in my least favorite subject. And Richard Nordman was my football coach all the way through high school. – Chris Harris.

June Sodervick- She was genuine and kind.

Treated and talked with her students like real people. She never talked down to us. – Brenda Bricker Mrs. Weekly! She was my first-grade teacher at Sharp Creek Elementary. – Kelli Rojas Mrs. Wilhelm – She gave me the gift of reading. And my mom, because she is just as good a teacher as she is a mother. – Elle Beals We have had so many wonderful teachers, but Ms. Lang from O.J. Neighbours has had both of my girls and has seen their potential and challenged them in different ways. She is warm and caring and always praises them for their unique qualities. For that, we love her. – Katie France Miss Faudree, 4th grade teacher at West Ward. – Lisha Gatchel Mr. Bair at Sharp Creek. – Rachel Kirtlan Mrs. Smith – She was always there for me. – Travis Burns Mrs. Knight from LaFontaine Elementary School. – Pam Heidenreich-Zirzow Beverly Trantum, Sarah Andrews, Tonya Hoppes, Ron Woodward, Kimberly Owsalt, Mrs. Gorman, Diane Wion, Anne Eddingfield.

– Tanya Darnell Evelyn Bradford because she got me to love and enjoy cooking. – Chad Sylar Pelphrey Ryan Sincroft, Cody McClure, Shelley Myers – Three of NHS’s finest, I had the privilege of having Mr. Sincroft and Mrs. Myers in class.

They both left an everlasting impact on my life. They both inspired me to become a teacher. – Kyle Sparks Mrs. Casey Dyson, she is the family and consumer science teacher at Northfield High School. She is one of the most down to earth teachers you will ever meet. She is always there when you need her to listen to your problems and help you in any way she can.

She is a support system to many of her students. And I can speak for the whole when I say we would be lost without her. She made my senior year great even though it was cut short. She made school fun and built great connections with her students. I appreciate everything she’s ever done for me. – Christie Sparks Mrs. Anne Eddingfield. So kind, generous.

She always took time to ensure we understood what we were learning. She made things fun. Treated her students as if we were her own kiddos! 5th grade W.C. Mills 2002-03 School year. – Jordan Gray Michaella Arnold – She was my oldest daughter’s 3rd grade teacher at O.J. Neighbours and she was the very best. She was helpful and understanding, and she got my oldest to love school. I wish there was more teachers like her. My favorite of my youngest was Carol Enyeart at O.J. She was her kindergarten and 1st grade teacher and she was amazing. We got the honor of having her two years in a row. And, Miss Lang at O.J. We had the honor to have her be both our girls’ second grade teacher.

Those three teachers will always have a special place in our family’s heart. – Kayla Bradford

May is Teacher Appreciation Month and we want to honor our local teachers for their dedication to teaching our youth.

So we asked the question...

Who is your favorite teacher?

Mr. Jack Holley of Heartland Career Center.

He teaches the Heartland welding program.

He has helped me get better with my skills in welding. – Luke Kirk

LeeAnn George – She was one of the teachers at Southwood Elementary. I worked at the school and her love and commitment for the students went beyond the normal so many times. I watched her plan special plans for gifted students, and help for students that were having trouble. Most of the time, she did it with a great attitude. I wish I had a teacher like her when I was in school. I’m sure my school years would have been much more pleasant and better for me. – Lyn Ridenour

For me, Mrs. Diana Rapp, my 4th grade teacher. So many memories, she was just the best! Also, Mike Chenault a.k.a Mr. C, GREAT MAN! For my son, Shane, his is Mrs. Stacy Baer. There isn’t space for all the words we could type about how wonderful she is and how wonderful she has been with Shane.

Total God-send. We love her, always. – Melissa Crace

Mrs. Ann Eddingfield – I had the privilege of her being my 5th grade teacher at Miami Elementary. She helped shape me into the person I am today. She has been a person that I have always looked up to as a child and now as an adult. She continues to be a role model for my daughters at O.J. Neighbours. – Heather Bartoo Bearman Mrs. Hovermale at Wabash Middle School – She is kind and helpful. – Karlee B.

Mrs. Jennifer Cox. She is amazing! Both of my girls had her for kindergarten. She has them both excited about going to school. She is a natural nurturer and makes kiddos feel special. – Lindsay Culver

Too many to choose from, but the one that made the biggest impact on my life was Craig Winegardner. He was my history teacher and then later my Vice Principal at Northfield High School and even when I see him today, he always has a hug, a smile and a word of encouragement. He is definitely a true definition of the best teacher. – Sonia Poe

Mr. Art Conner. Hands down he was my favorite teacher! He taught me so many things beyond music. I know he’s in heaven, directing a band of angels. – Allison DeVore

Cindy Price from Sharp Creek Elementary (retired) – She helped me keep going when I wanted to give up. Even today, I still hear her words. – Naomi Lynn

Janet Christie Sparks – The best 4th grade teacher at Wabasg City Schools. Ask anyone who ever had the pleasure of having her and/or working with her! – Kyle Sparks

Tonya Slavens Hoppes and Natalie Guenin Unger. These girls got me through the tough years of middle school. They always knew what potential each kid had, and then they would make them strive to reach it. I reflect on them often and what attitude they would have brought to the table during thos tough days within the classroom. – Megan Hyden

Mrs. Beauchamp – She was my 6th grade teacher at Eastwood School. – Tammy Branson Duncan

Pete Jones – He helped you to “see” history. – Janie Webb O’Dell

Tonya Slavens Hoppes, Lori Overmyer, Linda Troop – these lovely ladies were amazing and all had a huge impact on my young life. – Macie Lee Mr. Wente – Ryan Pressler

Mrs. Tyner, Mrs. Courtney Backer, and Mr. Ben Backer, all of Wabash City Schools. – Seline Michelle Judy

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LaFontaine’s May veteran’s meeting canceled The May 8 LaFontaine Veteran’s meeting is canceled due to the coronavirus. Maybe we will meet in June — wait and see.

SOUTHWOOD JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL honor would like to recognize students of Class of 2020: Softball player – Makenna Pace. MaKenna is the daughter of Carl and Vindy Pace. She is a four-year participant in Softball for the Diamond Knights. She has earned four varsity letters (including this season) as a member of the softball program. MaKenna is a career .446 hitter with 25 career doubles, 4 triples and 8 home runs in 251 plate appearances. She was voted the team’s Most Valuable Player (2017, 2018, 2019); Golden Glove Award winner (2017, 2018, 2019); and Best Hitter Award winner (2017, 2018, 2019). She was named First Team All-Three Rivers Conference in 2018 and 2019. She was named All-Wabash County First Team in 2018 and 2019.

MaKenna earned All-

Conference All-Academic Honorable Mention honors in 2019 and 2020.

MaKenna has established school records for the following: Highest Single Season Batting Average (2018) .547 Highest Career Batting Average .446 Highest Single Season Fielding Percentage (2018) 1.000 Highest Career Field Percentage .978 She is also a four-year letter-winner in girls’ basketball and a letter-winner in volleyball.

She enjoys spending time with her friends and family and painting.

MaKenna’s favorite academic class at Southwood was Anatomy. Her favorite food is biscuits and gravy. After graduation, MaKenna will be attending Indiana Wesleyan University to major in Nursing and to

play softball. Her favorite Southwood memory is going out before or after football and basketball games with some of her friends. Her favorite athletic memory is playing against some of her closest friends that she has met through playing travel ball, in not only softball but also in basketball and volleyball as well.

MaKenna will be the recipient of the Southwood Honor Blanket (an award which recognizes seniors who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher and have amassed six or more varsity letters as a participant). Southwood salutes and congratulates Makenna Pace.

Baseball player – Grant Whitham is the son of Doug and Gretchen Whitham. Grant has been a member of the Knight

baseball program for three seasons (including this season). Grant earned All-Conference All-Academic First team honors in the 2020 season as a member of the baseball program. Grant has also earned All-Three Rivers Conference AllAcademic First team honors in the 2018 and 2019 football seasons. He is also a four-year varsity letter winner in football and a two-year participant with the Knight basketball program along with spending his freshman season with the track and field program.

He enjoys watching sports.

Grant’s favorite academic class at Southwood was Spanish III. His favorite food is biscuits and gravy. After graduation, he plans to attend Trine University and will pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.

His favorite Southwood memory was the 8th grade field trip to Washington, D.C. His overall favorite athletic memory is winning the

IHSAA football sectional title during his freshman year with less than a second remaining on the clock.

Grant will be a recipient of the Knight Loyalty Award (an award which recognizes seniors who have participated in 10 or more seasons as a participant and have earned five or more varsity letters); and the Three Rivers Conference Scholar Athlete Award (an award presented by the TRC to any graduating senior athlete who has an SAT score of 1240 of higher; rank in the top 5 percent of his or her graduating class; and have earned or been nominated for the TRC Mental Attitude Award). Southwood salutes and congratulates Grant Whitham.

Gabe Lloyd is the son of Dan and Ella Lloyd. He is a four-year participant in Baseball for the Knight Niners. He has earned four varsity letters (including this season) as a member of the baseball program. Gabe is a .343 career hitter with 14

career doubles, 1 triple, and 8 home runs in 245 plate appearances along with 41 career RBI’s and an OBP of .421. Gabe was the team’s Best Hitter Award winner in 2017; the team Most Valuable Player Award winner in 2018; the team Runs Batted In Award winner in 2019 and the Best Hitter Award winner in 2019. Gabe earned AllConference First Team recognition in baseball in 2019 and All-Conference Honorable Mention recognition in baseball in 2017.

Gabe is also a four-year varsity letter winner in football and a three-time varsity letter winner in boys’ basketball in a fouryear career. He enjoys playing Xbox; riding dirt bikes and hanging out with friends. Gabe’s favorite academic class at Southwood was government. His favorite food is peanut butter pie. Gabe is undecided on his future plans after graduation.

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LaFontaine team preceding the boys’ basketball team playing in the 2018 IHSAA Boys Basketball State Championship. His favorite athletic memory was playing in the IHSAA State Championship basketball contest. Gabe will be a recipient of the Knight Loyalty Award (an award which recognizes seniors who have participated in 10 or more seasons as a participant and have earned five or more varsity letters.

Payton Deeter is the son of Mark and Alissa Deeter. He is four-year participant in baseball. He has earned three varsity letters (including this season) as a member of the baseball program.

Payton is a career.154 career hitter with four hits and four RBI in 26 at-bats. Payton earned AllConference All-Academic First Team honors in the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Payton also participated with the Southwood Boys Basketball program for one season. He enjoys watching sports and doing anything outside.

Payton’s favorite academic class at Southwood was accounting. His favorite food is pizza. After graduation, Payton plans to go to col-

...continued from Page 11 lege at an undetermined institution to obtain his degree in business management. His favorite Southwood memory is going to prom. His favorite athletic memory is winning the Three Rivers Conference in baseball in 2019.

Payton will be a recipient of his Southwood athletic jacket.

Southwood salutes and congratulates, Payton Deeter.

OUR CONDOLENCE AND PRAYERS to family and friends of Doyt Grossman.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Cathy Mills Preston, Greg Bowman, Connie Knable May 7, Ann Batson, Linda Kuester, Reba Jacobs May 8, Melissa Perlich, Brayden Smith, Anne ridgeway May 9, Stacy Curless, Mark Cox May 10, Keshia Curless May 11, Riley Baldwin, Marlin Pattee, Tyler Miller May 12, Tammy Ellet, Charles Kelley, May 13 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mike and Shellie Sarll May 7, Curt and Kathy Hullinger May 13 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

MU to host online pharmacy camp From the MU News Bureau FORT WAYNE — Manchester University has moved its summer pharmacy camp online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

High school and college students considering pharmacy as a career are invited to attend MU Virtual Pharmacy Week, July 1417.

It is free, and any student with an interest in the health sciences is welcome.

Manchester pharmacy professionals will share how pharmacists fit into the broader field of health care and offer advice about preparing for a pre-pharmacy program in college.

There will be live Q&A sessions

and interactive events to learn from pharmacists in a variety of settings, hands-on science activity demonstrations, virtual tours of places where pharmacists work and information on the Manchester admissions process.

Prerecorded sessions on topics related to pharmacy will also be available.

Those who successfully complete the camp will get a T-shirt.

High schools students who will be juniors or seniors in the fall will be eligible for a Manchester University undergraduate Visit Scholarship, which awards $500 annually.

The deadline to sign up is July 12. More information is available at www.manchester.edu/virtualpharmacyweek.

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Salamonie cancels various programs The Senior Monday Luncheon in May has been canceled due to COVID-19 to comply with the guidance by the Indiana State Department. We regret to make this decision and would like to remind you that the park remains open for public use and would like to invite anyone to hike, camp, or have a picnic.

Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park.

Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. The Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260-468-2127.

Some of the activities at the Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center are: wildlife viewing area, interactive reservoir exhibits, natural and cultural history displays, a children’s room, the Salamonie Raptor Center featuring live birds of prey.

Salamonie Preschool has been canceled due to COVID-19.

LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number is 260-782-2451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271.

MAY BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Trudy Walker, May 1; Carol Good, May 4; Imogene

Gilbert, May 7; Toni Schaef, May 9; Olman Sanchez, May 17; Tanner Chapman, May 19; Tina Siegle-Marshall, May 22; Bev Urschel, May 25; Nick Good, May 30. Happy Birthday to all!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL THE WONDERFUL WOMEN IN OUR LIVES AND IN OUR HEARTS!!!

THE LAGRO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH would like you to follow on facebook for more information at this time.

ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services.

Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m.

SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH usually conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro.

THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street, Wabash.

Bible Study Night will be every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please call Roxane at 260-571-7686 for more information.

THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are

welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards.

A THOUGHT TO PONDER: “Remember, there is always the possibility that some good will arise from an unfortunate situation. Never equate coming up on the short end of things, or losing as failure. The only time you truly fail is if there is no attempt to reach your goal. In life you can’t change the past just like on the tennis court you can’t change the last point. So don’t dwell or think about the past too much or too negative.

It is much more productive and more likely to lead to success if you put all your energy and concentration in the present task at hand. Change in our world is inevitable and is always how we look and cope with it.” A big thank you to all our nurse’s for all your hard work in the past and as we continue to face Covid- 19. Stay in, stay healthy and also stay active!”

EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week!

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo.com

Sarah Roe will be turning 100 Mrs. Layne Early; May 12 – Mr. on May 7; I think she is the old& Mrs. Bobby Lynn. est citizen in Roann. No party CELEBRATING BIRTHbecause of the virus so the fam- DAYS: May 6 – Janet Shoue; ily will have her sitting in her May 7 – Pamela Ford, Alan driveway at the corner of West Stouffer and Sarah Roe; May 8 – Street and State Road 16 Sally Houlihan and Linda between 6-7 p.m. They thought Ahlfeld; May 9 – Brenden a caravan would be nice, drive Draper; May 11 – Robin Dale by and honk. and Nancy Shafer; THE TOWN of May 12 – Joie Powell.

Roann will have their PASTOR ROB next Town Council MACE of The Roann meeting via Zoom.us.

Fifth Brethren This will be on May Church has some Ann Me Ann Meyer yer inspiring thoughts for 12th at 7:00 p.m.

765-833-2614 us this week.

Meeting # 998 1573 meyerann@ Let the wise hear 9158, password 002580. centurylink.net and increase in learnPASTOR WAYNE ing, and the one who BALMER of the understands obtain Roann United guidance, Proverbs Methodist will be 1:5. holding May 10th I need wisdom. service on their Every day in every Facebook page at 9:00 situation and environment I a.m. His sermon will be taken need wisdom. I need wisdom in from Matthew 5:6-12 titled personal decisions, relation“Actions of Blessedness”. ships, vocations, and in minOUR THOUGHTS and istry. Every moment of every prayers go out to the West famiday calls for wisdom. If I don’t ly on the passing of Clarence West. Also, to Toni Click’s fami- choose wisdom, foolishness reigns in my decisions and ly as she went home to her thinking. heavenly Father. Pray for both Solomon, the author of families.

Proverbs, is teaching us about PRAYERS FOR Sharon wisdom. God asked Solomon for Hagan, Rex Renz, Patsy Sucher, one thing that he would want (I Joni Fox, Mike White and our Kings 3) and Solomon chose country.

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Max Chamberlain is one of Urbana’s iconic residents. I believe everyone knows him. I myself have known Max for a little over 38 years and I’m fortunate to call him my friend.

Max was born on Jan. 14, 1934. He has lived his entire life in and around Urbana.

There is one brother and two sisters in Max Chamberlain’s family other than father, John, and mother, Altie. Max attended Urbana High School and rode a school bus. He said he didn’t have a car like his brother because his brother,

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Max said that he had his eye on Nancy Biehl while they were in school, noting that she was all the time running up and down the halls. Max paused for a moment and

PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Lafontaine Indiana intends to file an application with the USDA Rural Development, Columbia City Office, in mid- May 2020. The purpose of this application is to seek financial assistance in the form of a grant and low-interest loan for needed wastewater system improvements. A copy of the USDA Rural Development application will be on file at the Town Hall for review. The full application will be filed by Mid May. Questions concerning this application can be addressed at the Town Council meeting in the Town Hall, located at 13 Branson Street, at 6:00PM on Monday, May 18th, 2020.

said, “she was really something to watch. I guess she caught my eye.”

Max said they had 10 in his graduating class, two other boys and seven girls. Max graduated in 1953 and worked on the farm.

He went into the Army (National Security Agency) in 1955 and served until 1958 when he was discharged with honors.

He then located Nancy Biehl and married her in the fall of 1958. Max drove a yellow 57 Chevrolet at the time. He said that they decorated the car with black shoe polish saying “Just married” and other wording like “Good luck, sucker.” They went to Florida for a honeymoon and while down there they tried to wash the car but the polish went all the way through the paint and onto the metal. He received a lot of comments about the paint job.

They returned to Urbana in late 1958 and ran the Urbana DX filling station that had a house attached.

They lived there until it burned in 1961. The Urbana DX filling station was located on the South East corner of 500N and State Road 13.

Max also was on the Urbana Volunteer Fire Department for 39 years. He has been a member of the Urbana Lions Club since 1965.

He and Nancy had 5 children together.

They now have 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a great- grandchild No.27 on the way due in July this year, congratulations.

Nancy said, “You would not think we ware that old to have this many grandchildren, would you?”

Max said when they get the family together for Christmas or some other family activities it is very hard for

them to remember the children’s names with so many kids running around. Max said he says, “Hey, you,” and points his finger so they don’t get confused as to who he is talking to.

“It’s better that way and easy for me.”

I asked Max if he had any hobbies? He likes the Lions, basketball, baseball and most of all with a laugh, staying out of Nancy’s way.

Max and Nancy are very happy together.

Max says he has no regrets and the good Lord has really been good to them.

URBANA LIONS are working on the history of Urbana from 1853 to 1930. The club is putting together a history book with articles of Urbana’s past to present. If anyone has historic pictures of how the buildings looked or articles that you think would be of interest to the history book, please call 260-

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instructs the wise to listen, learn, and obtain guidance.

A wise man will listen. Wisdom is the practical application to knowledge. It is knowing how to live.

A person is never beyond the need to listen. Only a fool ignores instruction.

The wise and foolish man of Matthew 7 serves as a good

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION For Publication in Newspaper Notice is hereby given that Jane D. Dragoo was on April 13, 2020, appointed Personal Representative of the estate-of John R. Dragoo, deceased, who died on the 24th day of March, 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 at Wabash, Indiana, this date: April 13, 2020 Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Trisha J. Paul, BARRETT MCNAGNY LLP 215 East Berry Street, P. 0. Box 2263 Fort Wayne, Indiana 46801 Supreme Court ID: 19521-02 5/6, 5/13/20 THE CITY OF WABASH FIRE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER Applications are being accepted until 4:00 pm, the 29th day of May 2020, by the City of Wabash Fire Department for the position of probationary firefighter.

Applications, job description, and agility test requirements may be obtained at City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana or also can be downloaded on the City of Wabash Website https://www.cityofwabash.com/egov/documents/1584025030_80827.pdf Applications must be returned to City Hall by 4:00 pm, the 29th day of May 2020.

Under Indiana Code 36-8-4-7, a person may not be appointed as a member of the Wabash Fire Department after the person has reached thirty-six (36) years of age.

Under Indiana Code 36-1-20.2 (Nepotism), a person may not be appointed as a member of the Wabash Fire Department who is related to any officer of the Department.

To be considered for appointment, applicants must: • Have a valid high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

• Possess a current, valid driver’s license at time of appointment.

• Pass an aptitude, physical agility, and the 1977 PERF examinations.

• Pass a background check.

• Possess high moral character and commitment to service.

Meet the residency requirements of Indiana Code 36-8-4-2, and reside in Wabash County.

Because of the Department’s efforts to improve the services it provides, preference may be given to applicants who are EMT licensed Paramedics with a history of fire training. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain paramedic/fire certification for the duration of their employment with the Wabash Fire Department.

A recent photograph must accompany all applications.

Testing of applicants will be conducted the 6 June 2020, at 8:00 a.m. at the fire station located at 1000 North Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana.

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Baer, Nancy Christie, Max Chamberlain, Dean & Lois Haupert, Duane and Esther Wagner, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim Hartley, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and daughter Jackie, Jeff Warnock, Lowell Karns, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney.

CONDOLENCES TO John Holmes family and friends from the Urbana residents and the Urbana Lions.

Birthday Wishes: May 1 Nancy Miller, May 4 Carston Chamberlain, May 4 Nancy DeVore, May 5 Duane Wagner, May 5 Greg Lee, May 6 Ron Baer, May 6 Justin Brunett, May 8 Tenley Fitch (turns 1), May 11 Briggs Baker and May 13 McKenzie Baer.

ANNIVERSARY: May 4 Clayton and Audrie Chamberlain.

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774-3626 or mail items to Shirley Anderson 5287N 150E Urbana, IN 46990.

URBANA YOKE PARISH: The Church Board will meet on May 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Still Learning classroom. The Outreach Committee had planned on holding a blood drive on May 6. This blood drive has been delayed due to the COVID-19 virus.

CONGRATULATIONS FROM the Urbana Yoke Parish and the Urbana Lions Club to Kassidy Stambaugh on graduating from Northfield High School.

WOMEN’S GUILD: There are no plans for a meeting in May. PRAYER CONCERNS: Roxanne Haupert & family, Doris Mattern, Kristina Gamsby, Alma DeVore, Jane Winebrenner, Gene Miller is in a nursing facility in Ft Wayne, Phyllis Baker, Ron

Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 1 day of May, 2020, Leigha E. Carey filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a (special exception) (variance).

The location and description of the property for which the groom shop has been requested is 1175 Hawthorne St. The South half (1/2) of Lots Number Eleven (11 ), Twelve (12), Thirteen (13), and Fourteen (14) in Ross' Subdivision of Homestead Reserve Ross Heights Addition to the City of Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana.

The description of the action requested in the petition is Special exception for requesting small business in residential zone. Building will be 12x24, lofted cabin shed used for grooming cats and dogs. Grooming will also include bathing and nail trims. Customers will drop off at appointment time and pick up when complete, animals will not be present all day.

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

A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 21 day of May, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition.

James Straws CBI, CFI, CPE Building Commissioner 5/6/20

Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 28 day of April, 2020, Darrell & Tyann Cantrell filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a (special exception) (Variance).

The location and description of the property for which the shed has been requested is 34 Broadmoor Dr., Wabash, IN. Lot #62 Parkview Addition to the City of Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana.

The description of the action requested in the petition is requesting to place shed 3 ft. of property line.

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

A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 21 day of May, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition.

James Straws CBI, CFI, CPE Building Commissioner 5/6/2020

example. Both the wise and foolish man heard the instruction, therefore there was no excuse. We are all ignorant about something because we have not heard. The foolish man was not ignorant, but heard the instruction and then choose not to follow the advice. The wise man was wise because he heard and obeyed. Obedience showed his wisdom.

We need to be quick to listen. Don’t get interrupted by your interpreting or forming an answer. Listen to the words, tone, body language, and motivation behind the words. Listen to understand. Repeat what has been said.

Listening will be our teacher. The foolish man was not willing to learn. The wise man learned how to build the house that would stand the storms of life. We always need to be a student in this life in order to be wise. We face various circumstances, relationships, and troubles where we need to learn how to deal with. On this earth, we will never totally arrive intellectually.

Don’t be a fool and resist learning.

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www.terrellrealtygroup.com ASSEMBLY OF GOD Gospel Light Assembly of God 347 Southwood Dr.; Neil Jeffrey, pastor.

Su nday School 9:45 a.m. (all ages); Morning 10:30;

Evening Service 6:00 p.m., Kids’ Korral Wednesday Midweek Service 7:00 p.m., Youth Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Sweetwater Assembly of God 2551 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, IN; phone 260-982-6179. Prayer Service at 9a.m.; Worship Service at 10a.m..; Wednesday Evening Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study/Elevate Youth Discipleship/KidzZone “LIVE”.

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Emmanuel Free Will Baptist 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash; Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, pastor. Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Morning Prayer Service 11 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6 p.m.; Bus transportation available, call 5633009.

Erie Street Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie Street, Wabash; phone 563-8616. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. Transportation and nursery available.

Grand Street Baptist Church 1655 Grand Street, Wabash; John Denniston, pastor, phone 765-981-2868; church phone: 563-8409. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Morning Service 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Southside Freewilll Baptist 360 Columbus St., Wabash; Church Phone 260-563-4917; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Pastor Tim Webb CATHOLIC

St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Levi Nkwocha, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 563-4750. Due to the coronavirus ALL masses are cancelled until further notice.

CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Josh Fennell; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages.

CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563-5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available.

COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Lou Hunt. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Congregational Christian Church 310 N. Walnut Street, N. M. www.brightlightccc.org Lead Pastor Sebrena Cline; Associate Pastor Andrew Burch. Sunday mornings 9 a.m. Small Groups/Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Worship Service with Kidz Church.

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INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Solomon David, Lead Minister; Michael Eaton, Worship Minister; Nate Plyler, Outreach Middle School Minister; Ryan Keim, Next Steps Minister; Ken Goble, Senior Adults Minister; Taylor McFarland, Women’s Director; David Diener, Student Minister; Tyler Leland, Children’s Minister; Janet Legesse, Early Childhoood Director.

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Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School 9:00 am, Worship Service - 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 856-405-5267.

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Dora Christian Church located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260-782-2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.

Minister: Mark Wisniewski.

LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765-981-2101; Pastor Brad Wright; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 am. Nursery Available.

Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; Rev. Haley Asberry, Minister; phone 260-5634179; website: www.wabashchristian.org. Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Nursery provided. Find us on Facebook.

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Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM. CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Wabash Church of the Brethren 645 Bond Street (off Falls Avenue) 260-563-5291. Doug Veal, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, come join us as we continue the work of Jesus - Peacefully, Simply, Together. HOURS: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. Handicap accessible.

LUTHERAN Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Pastor Tom Curry. Office phone 260.563.4051. Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. meal with program and activities. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you!

The LCMS Mission Church in North Manchester is holding services each Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. with fellowship time following in the Life Center Building on 7th and Bond Streets. Please come and worship with us. Bring your family and friends. “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” Roman 3:28 NIV. For more information call Pat at 260-6101961 or email to lcmsnorthmanchester@gmail.com.

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Gospel-based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service.

We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity!

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church Services - Sundays: Sunday School 9 AM; Worship: 10 AM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260982-8558. cfcpeople.org The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 1975 Vernon St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260-571-7686. Wherever your Spiritual walk is, join us as we continue on. Verse by Verse - Book

by Book - Chapter by Chapter - Through the Bible. Full Gospel.

Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s County Line Church 3995N 1000W, Andrews, IN; Phone 7863365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Urbana Yoke Parish 75 Half Street in Urbana, phone 260-774-3516, email: urbanaparish@gmail.com. Pastor Larry Wade. Worship 9:30 am, Sunday School 10:45 am, Bible Study Sunday evenings 6:00 pm.

Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.; Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Children’s Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Pastor - Greg Wilburn. Youth Pastor - Jody Tyner. We invite all to come and worship with us. “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 p.m. www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Chris Tiedeman, pastor.

Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Sunday multi-media worship service at 10 a.m. with children’s message, Praise Team, and Choir.

First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, IN 46992, (260) 563-3108, Senior Pastor-Pastor Nathan Whybrew. Pastor of Visitation - Pastor John Cook. Youth Pastor - Pastor Nick Smith.

Sunday Worship Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Communion on the first Sunday of each month. 9:00 a.m.-Bible study, 10:15 a.m.Sunday School for Pre-School & Kindergarten following Children’s message. Nursery available. Director of Children’s Ministry Angel Hostetler, FACT (Families and Christ Together) every Wednesday 4 p.m., meal served. Brianna’s Hope (a program providing hope to individuals, families and communities battling addiction issues), every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. with a meal each week. First Friends Child Care ELM (Early Learning Ministry), Ages 4 weeks thru 12 years, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays, Carolyn Satterfield, Director. Wesley Academy Ages 2 ½ thru Pre-K, Susan Vanlandingham, Director.

LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765981-4021; email: lafontaineumc@gmail.com; website: www.lafontaineumc.org; Susan Shambaugh, Pastor; Worship: 9:30AM, Sunday School: 10:45AM, nursery provided for both.

Lincolnville United Methodist Church 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765-981-2648. lincolnvilleumc.org North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Pastor - Rodger Smith. Morning Worship 10:30am; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00pm. Church is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A place to feel safe and loved!

New Journey Community Church Old W.C. Mills School. 1721 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN. Change is possible! Whether you are overchurched, un-churched, or de-churched you’ll find a fresh start at New Journey. We keep the important things like worship, teaching, community, and serving primary, while letting the unnecessary stuff fade into the background. Our mission is to make life transformation through Jesus Christ accessible to all people. So, come as you are and be made new!

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