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Heartland helps make facemasks for healthcare providers, others By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

four hours or six shields every nine hours. With some collaboration of Heartland staff, Joe Halverson, Jon Higgins and David Brace, a new face Officials at the Heartland Career Center are doing shield prototype was developed, improving an their best to help medical personnel and first increased production time to five to six shields per responders during the ongoing pandemic caused by hour. the Coronavirus. The newest prototype still With a shortage of masks in follows the stipulations of the healthcare industry, having a disposable rubber Heartland staff members are band strap component and producing face shields using the plastic shield, which can the school’s 3D printers and On Monday April 6, 2020, the Indiana be disinfected, but also be staff volunteers. State Department of Health reported two produced at a rapid rate to Heartland received a additional positive cases of COVID-19 to help meet the demand. message from a former the Wabash County Health Department. The plastic shield, Heartland instructor, Doug That brings the local total positive Halverson said, can be Shannon with a connection to cases to three. disinfected once before it a local healthcare facility According to the data provided by the must be taken off and a new needing a large supply of Indiana State Department of Health, one replaces it. facemasks so that facemasks there have been 52 total tests in Wabash The plastic shield is plastic can be disinfected on a County and no deaths. used for laminating items, he regular basis. said. The plastic components Due to a shortage, the used to hold the shield in healthcare worker was using the same mask as the place can be disinfected with alcohol, while the week prior without a chance to properly sterilize the rubber bands can be thrown out and replaced as mask before wearing again. needed. The mask designed by the Heartland staff The prototype, ‘Prusa Protective Face Shields also can be lifted up when not needed, similar to a RC3’ are a product of the Czech Ministry of Health welding mask. originating from the Czech Republic. The current “Jon and I were here on Sunday morning and we Continued on Page 5A prototype model allows printing one shield every

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The Paper to sponsor virtual Easter egg hunt Easter egg hunts around Wabash County this year have been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we at The Paper of Wabash County want to help lessen the disappointment of those children who were planning to attend one of the various hunts. We are offering a virtual Easter egg hunt entitled “The Hunt for the ‘Golden’ Egg,” something we hope local youngsters and all of their family members enjoy. We are “hiding” five virtual golden Easter eggs at well-known sites in the communities of Wabash, North Manchester, Lagro, LaFontaine and Roann. Beginning at noon Wednesday, April 8, we will begin offering clues as to where the eggs are “hidden.” Clues also will be posted at noon on Thursday, April 9, and noon on Friday, April 10. When youngsters, with the help of their siblings and parents, figure out where the eggs are, email your guesses to easterhunt@the paperofwabash.com. The first 10 children ages 12 and under who find all five eggs will win a prize package of $25 cash, a $10 McDonalds gift card and a stuffed animal. We hope the youngsters and families in the county have fun figuring out where these eggs are hidden. We also wish everyone a safe and happy Easter.

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Heartland Career Center instructor Joe Halverson uses a guide to drill holes in a part for facemasks being made at the school. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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Wedding plans put on hold due to national pandemic By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com

An engagement photo of Mandy and Spencer, taken by Katie Leming of Katie Jo Photography.

I have dreamt of my wedding since I was young. Not just in the typical way that most young girls do, fantasizing about the poufy ball gown and the abundance of flowers and the elegant reception where people would eat fancy meals and drink champagne. I dreamt about the love that came with a wedding. The “can’t eat, can’t sleep, reach for the stars, over the fence world series kind of stuff ” love, as quoted from my favorite childhood movie, “It Takes Two.” I finally found that type of love about two years ago in my old childhood friend, Spencer. We had lost touch for years, but as soon as I saw him again, I knew that I would marry him. It felt right and finally, that love I had been dreaming of was mine, and although it seemed too good to be true, I soon found out that it wasn’t. It was real, the love, and I hoped I would get to keep it forever. Finally, the wish of forever was solidified by a ring that Spencer slipped onto my finger, surrounded by beautiful nature, on the last day of August in 2019. It seemed as if immediately, we had chosen a date, June

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Wabash library makes changes due to COVID-19 In order to help minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Wabash Carnegie Public Library building is currently closed

to the public. The staff is still working to bring the Wabash community access to digital services and more.

“It is our belief that the library is a not only a building to house physical materials. It is a service to our community that

our staff is working remotely to continue providing during this uncertain time,” said Rachel Castle, Community Outreach

Coordinator at Wabash Carnegie Public Library. “We are issuing library cards to new users, tracking useful resources that can be accessed by everyone online, and continuing to answer research and reference questions as they come to us.” The library has put systems in place to ensure that any items checked out before the building closure will automatically renew for patrons and fines will be waived on any items that might slip through the cracks. The library’s WIFI is still accessible at all times from outside the building, as well. Messages sent to the library’s general email account and through Facebook Messenger are being

answered quickly between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, and those left on the library’s answering machine will be returned within a day. Digital collections such as Hoopla, Overdrive, RB Digital, and Flipster are still readily available to cardholders. Other services such as Tumblebooks and other free resources, are available to everyone, even without a library card, and can be accessed through our website, www.wabash.lib.in.us . Those who may have forgotten their library card number can request it by email or through Facebook Messenger. Those wishing to sign up for a library card online can do so by

emailing the library a t general@wabash.lib.i n.us or through Facebook Messenger at Wabash Carnegie Library. “As we continue to navigate these unprecedented waters, the staff at WCPL is eager to serve our community in any way that we can while promoting overall public health,” Castle said. “While we’ve worked together to provide these services from home, we desperately miss seeing the faces of those who visit us regularly. It is our hope that the measures we are taking now will shorten the length of time we have to be away from everyone in the near future.”

MetroNet offers help for families Officials from MetroNet have announced changes due to recent events surrounding the COVID-19 virus. People who find that their homes are requiring increased speeds, MetroNet is able to help. MetroNet offers a no-obligation Speedboost to get you the speeds you need. If needing this service, call and MetroNet will boost your cur-

rent speeds for the next 60 days for free. People who have family, friends, neighbors, or co-workers who may need assistance keeping their households online with reliable internet service, MetroNet is able to help them as well. In addition to no data caps, and no long-term contracts, MetroNet will waive all installation fees for new residential

customers, and will give you a $100 account credit if someone you refer signs up and installs MetroNet’s services. People interested in this service can call and someone will help to guide through the process. MetroNet care team is willing to work with customers having problems paying their MetroNet bill. Call 877-407-3224 for the various services.

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City sets employee policies during pandemic By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The Wabash City Council on Wednesday, April 1, unanimously approved an ordinance spelling out essential policies for the City of Wabash to maintain governmental functions during a public health emergency. The measure, which was approved on two readings by council, was suggested by the Indianapolis law firm Barnes & Thornburg and was being approved by various municipalities around Indiana, Mayor Scott Long said. “Barnes and Thornburg were apparently very involved with advising the governor and the Legislature on how things are going to operate under the emergency,” City Attorney Doug Lehman said. The ordinance details such things as meeting attendance, employee pay and sick leave.

Honoring healthcare providers: A group of

nurses from Parkview Wabash Hospital step outside Sunday evening to wave at people in about 150 cars gathered at the facilities parking lot for a prayer vigil for healthcare professionals. The radio station 105.9 The Bash played sacred music over the airwaves during the 30 minute event. Those at the vigil stayed in their cars, many honking their horns to honor the providers. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Under the measure, no member of any board, commission or governing body is required to attend in person any regular of special meeting called or scheduled during the COVID-19 emergency. All members may attend by any means that allows governing body members, along with members of the press and public, to hear one another in real time. However, if any member of the governing body attends in person, members of the press and public must be

allowed to attend in person, with a limit of no more than 10 who shall attend while maintaining a minimum distance of six feet apart. If more than 10 are in attendance, priority will be given to the press and public over nonessential government employees and staff. As far as employee pay, the city will continue to pay all employees their normal rate of pay so long as the employee continues to work under conditions permitted by the city. The city has previ-

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY Laycock Properties (974 W. Grand Ave. Peru, IN 46970) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of 327 IAC 15-5 (Rule 5) to discharge storm water from construction activities associated with the construction of a new building located at the NE. Corner of Cass St. and Fulton St. in Wabash, Indiana. Land disturbing activities are scheduled to start in April 2020 and site construction should be completed in November 2021. Runoff from the project site will discharge into the City of Wabash Storm Drain System. Questions or comments should be directed to Laycock Properties at (765) 469-0668.

ously identified which employees can and are expected to work remotely and has provided them with any necessary tools, technology and methods of access. Employees required to work in the field shall continue to do so, but must maintain social distancing to the fullest extend possible. Police, firefighters and paramedics will continue to provide their necessary public safety duties. Employees will continue to receive full pay if they are unable to work if

Employees also will be paid if they reside in the same house as another individual with the aforementioned ailments. Employees who have a health condition that puts them at increased risk and can’t work remotely, or those who are responsible for the care of dependents following school closings and are unable to work remotely also will receive pay. The city’s normal

vacation, sick and personal leave policies will remain in place if not inconsistent with the new adopted ordinance. Also, because the pandemic causes situations to change quickly and frequently, the ordinance allows the council to modify or change any of the provisions to make them more or less restrictive within the parameters set by federal and state laws and orders.

they have been diagnosed as having COVID-19 or who have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19. Likewise, those who have been quarantined, or ordered to self-quarantine, by a healthcare provider or government official will receive full pay. Also receiving pay will be employees who have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 until such time as a diagnosis is confirmed or for at least two weeks after such symptoms have ended.

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20, 2020, I had downloaded a wedding app that would help me plan, and I got started on the long list of todos that would go into the best day of my life. Every decision we

made was carefully thought out and signified our love and our personalities. That was our goal as we began planning: to make it our day. We wanted our guests to see us in

every detail. We chose hot dogs as the reception food because of a favorite memory eating at a gourmet hot dog restaurant in Cincinnati. Almost all

of the décor would be thrifted because of my passion for second hand shopping and curating a unique style. Music and art would be integrated into as many aspects of

the wedding as possible because we met in an artistic and musical setting in a summer theatre program. Eventually, I found my perfect dress and Spencer found a jacket and tie that he loved. I had decided on my hair and makeup and jewelry and shoes. Almost every detail was in order. All of our vendors were paid and all that was left to do was wait and put the finishing touches on everything. I was so excited when our countdown hit 99 days left. We were finally in the double digits and I felt like I could see the finish line that we would cross into married life

school were also told to stay home. My first niece was about to be born, and we weren’t sure if when we would be able to meet her. I was seeing vacations get canceled, funerals be limited to a few people, and an atmosphere of fear and unknowingness rise all around not only my community, but the entire world. Who would have thought this would happen in our lifetime? How is this even real? What are we going to do if we can’t leave our house? We were all in a new zone and doing our best to take it in stride, but the panic was inevitable. When I heard that

and a future full of memories we had yet to make. When the coronavirus started creeping onto the radar, I didn’t even imagine that it would be an issue for us. It was, at that point, just something happening in other parts of the world, and I assumed things would just die down, maybe it was just being hyped up, I would assure myself. But soon, it wasn’t a faraway thought, especially when I started seeing it affect everyone around me. My brother, a high school senior, no longer would be going to school, both my parents, employees of that

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Wedding plans put on hold due to national pandemic... continued from page 4A the CDC was recommending no gatherings larger than 10 people, I got worried. I kept telling myself that everything would be back to normal by June. Realistically, though, I knew that chance was thin based on the trajectory of how things were currently progressing and comparing it to the timelines of countries that were hit with COVID-19 before us. Spencer and I realized that we needed to decide. Would we continue to plan on having our wedding in June and just hope for the best, risking disappointment? Or should

we postpone the wedding so that we can still have the day we planned and dreamt of ? After a lot of contemplation, and let’s be honest, tears on my end, we decided that the safest and smartest thing to do was postpone. We decided to push it back an entire year, so that we could still get married in June and give our vendors, and guests traveling from afar enough time to change plans and still be able to help us celebrate. We immediately let all of our family, bridesmaids and

to get married. Our wedding will now be on June 19, 2021. We will still have hotdogs and thrifted center pieces. We will still get married and share a day full of excitement, laughter and love with the people who mean the most to us. My brother and sister-in-law’s new baby will be old enough to be an added part of the wedding, and my sister and brother-in-law’s unborn baby will then be born and also get to join the festivities. Spencer and I get a whole year more to look forward to the day. We are focusing on the

groomsmen know, called all of our vendors to see if we could change the date on contracts signed (thankfully they were all amazing and we are lucky enough to keep them all despite the change), and ordered announcements to mail to every guest, letting them know of the new date. All of that was hard to do, but by far, the hardest part was changing the date on our wedding website, taking our count from about 80 days left to 445 days to go. My heart sunk and I was so disappointed to see in writing how much longer we would have to wait

positives. I know that we are not the only ones who are having to make changes to their wedding due to COVID-19, so I wanted to give some advice: This is your day, so do what you think is right. If you want to change your wedding from having everyone you know to just your closest family being there, do that. If you want to postpone, do that. Either way, these will be some weddings for the books. One day, you can tell your grandchildren that their grandparents’ wedding was changed because of the Pandemic of 2020.

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were 3-D printing,” Halverson said, discussing how the prototype was developed. “3-D printing was going to take four hours to produce one of the versions or nine hours to produce six of the other. We were talking that there’s got to be a faster way. “He and I started getting things together, and this is what came out of it.” While waiting for the new prototype to be approved, the production of the original protective face shields is continuing at the maximum speed and at other career centers across the state. Heartland is excited to partner with local healthcare facilities to make their environment safer that will make a big impact in the healthcare industry where workers are at risk in helping patients. “We are fortunate to utilize our educational resources to help support a local need,” explains Mark Hobbs, Director of Heartland Career Center. “We are fortunate to have local partners that support and help fund our e d u c a t i o n a l equipment, which can now be used in this pandemic crisis to benefit workers who are jeopardizing their health for the needs of others.” Do It Best Hardware has been instrumental in helping produce the face shields, both Halverson and Higgins said. “Do It Best Hardware has been very helpful with donating the acrylic and the fasteners,” said

Halverson, Heartland’s precision machining instructor. While they are working on the new face shields, the staff also is producing shields via the 3D printer. “Some places prefer the 3D model,” Halverson said. “That’s fine. It just takes longer to produce.” “We’re just trying to give back to the community that gives to us,” Halverson said.

“Everything in here comes community funds, state funds, things of that nature. “It’s just giving back to those who are risking it all. They’re there.” Higgins, Heartland’s principal, said, “I think this is just a highlight of what community looks like. We’ve been supported numerous times through this community.” A handful of Heartland staff

members also have helped to produce the face shields. “I know we’d have tons of people in here helping (if asked),” Higgins said. “We just don’t want to expose anyone else. People are more than willing to help; it’s a pretty cool opportunity. But, we’re just trying to give back what we’ve been given so much of.” Parkview Wabash Hospital officials want 50 of the face shield

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devices, with another 500 of the plastic shields, Halverson said. A facility in Adams County which has ties to Wabash County also wants face shields, and officials hope to have enough to supply local first responders as well.

I am saddened by the extra waiting, but in the end, it doesn’t matter because we still get to experience our love every day until then, the can’t eat can’t sleep, reach for the stars, over the fence world series kind of stuff. That love is ours and a changed wedding date won’t change it. Remember that.

Remember that the love is still there, your person is still there, and in the end, the wedding day is just a mere minute in comparison to the life you will live side by side. Mandy Underwood is a reporter at The Paper of Wabash County. She can be contacted at munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com

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Visit Wabash County launches T-shirt campaign On Monday, April 6, Visit Wabash County has launched a “Better Together” in Wabash County Tshirt campaign. Individuals will have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive t-shirt online and 100 percent of the proceeds will be used to help struggling small businesses and individuals in Wabash County. Visit Wabash County has partnered

with a local company, Spirit Wear, to offer a unisex T-shirt in sizes Small- 4XL to promote the slogan “Better Together.” Four colors will be offered: vintage black, rust, deep teal, and fuchsia. The tees are just $20 each, including tax and shipping. “Visit Wabash County has been actively brainstorming ways to help our community right now as well as in the

future since our hotels, restaurants, retailers, and entertainment venues depend on tourism to survive,” said Whitney Millspaugh, Marketing Manager for Visit Wabash County. “Our hope is that offering an exclusive tee will create a sense of unity in Wabash County while simultaneously helping out the small businesses and individuals that need it most.”

Through a partnership with Grow Wabash County and The Community Foundation of Wabash County, 100 percent of the proceeds will strictly be donated to help struggling small businesses and individuals of Wabash County. “We are also asking the community to snap a photo wearing their new T-shirts and tag @visitwabashcounty on Facebook

or Instagram so that we can share the support our community has received with others and continue to spread positivity.” To purchase a “Better Together” Wabash County Tshirt, please go to w w w. v i s i t w a b a s h county.com or visit the Visit Wabash County Facebook page. The T-shirts will be shipped directly to the provided address.

Lilacs are perfect focal point for landscapes By Leesa Metzger

Spring has sprung and the phone in our office is ringing off the hook! Spring clean-ups are in full swing, beds are getting a fresh layer of mulch and we are looking forward to planting beautiful landscapes. Several clients have asked this week, “When is the right time to prune lilacs?” and “How do I trim back a huge old-fashioned lilac?” The traditional lilac, Syringa vulgaris, is known for its wonderfully fragrant flowers. A lovely bouquet will easily fill a room with fragrance. Unfortunately, that’s their only real ornamental attribute. They tend to look gangly and unkempt most of the year. Throw in a little powdery mildew on the leaves and lilac shrubs leave much to be desired. It’s probably best to tuck a few traditional lilacs into a shrub border or grouping in the landscape. They are most definitely not good foundation

LEESA METZGER plants for around your home! The recent estimate is that there are 2000 cultivars of common lilac. Most are in the pink, purple, blue or white range of flower colors with a few creamy yellows. There are a few listed as powdery mildew resistant such as ‘Charles Joly’ (magenta), ‘Madame Lemoine’ (pure white), ‘President Lincoln’ (true blue), ‘Primrose’ (creamy yellow) and ‘Sensation’ (purple and white bicolor). Because lilacs tend to be long lived in the landscape, they may suffer from poor blooming eventually.

The usual causes are: Too shady a site. All lilacs grow and flower best in full sun and well-drained soil. Pruning too late in the season and therefore removing the next year’s flower buds. Common lilacs should be pruned immediately after flowering to keep them vigorous. Shrubs need renewal pruning. Lilacs tend to bloom best on younger branches. Prune by removing about one third of the older branches down to the ground each year after flowering. Poor shrub vigor due to scale or borers. Usually removing the older stems will help to control these insects. Oystershell scale may require a spray of insecticidal soap or summer oil in late May. Be sure to read and follow all label directions. Although the common or French hybrid lilacs are magnificently fragrant, there are superior lilac species for the landscape. In my opinion these landscape plants do not have

This row of topiary lilac trees in the nursery at Metzger Landscaping will make the perfect focal point for local landscapes. Lilacs are usually in full bloom around Mother's Day. Photo provided. quite the heady fragrance of common lilac, they are far better-looking shrubs after they flower and tend to be free of powdery mildew. If you don’t have much landscape space, these are better choices. ‘Palibin’ lilac is a neat, tidy shrub at five feet tall. The dark green leaves are smaller than common lilac. It may flower when quite young

with pink lavender fragrant flowers. ‘Miss Kim’ lilac is a little larger at six feet. It makes a nice rounded shrub. It flowers a little later than common lilac with blue lavender flowers. The flowers are small but prolific. ‘Miss Kim’ usually develops a nice burgundy fall color, which is nonexistent in common lilac. Littleleaf lilac

‘Superba’ is also about six feet tall and like the other landscape lilacs forms a nice twiggy shrub. It has red buds that open to dark pink. ‘Tinkerbelle’ lilac might be worth growing just for the name. It has pink flowers on a five feet tall shrub. It has nice green heart shaped leaves. Stop by our nursery in a few weeks to check out ornamental

topiary lilac trees that make a great focal point for a landscape or other more traditional varieties as well. See you soon! To send a question for Ask the Landscaper, contact Metzger Landscaping at 260-982-4282, visit w w w. m e t z g e rl a n d scaping.net to send a question, or find us on Facebook.

Emmanuel announces honor roll Article provided Officials at Emmanuel Christian School announced the perfect attendance and honor roll for students in first through twelfth grades for the third nine weeks of the 2019-20 school year. Those awarded were: Perfect Attendance: 2nd Grade: Andi

F u n f s i n n C h a m b e rl a i n Hawkins, MaKaylah Mugwisi, Olivia Willis, Colton Young 3rd Grade: Neriah Brewer, Jon Lowery, Zander McKnight, Heaven Cunningham 4th Grade: Luke Dyson, Emma Smelser 6th Grade: Jessie Kirtlan, Levi Smelser 7th AJ Kirtlan, Dylan

Stensland Grade: 8th Grade: Emma Dyson, Danielle Reahard 9th Grade: Japheth Niccum 10th Grade: Raelyn Coyne 12th Grade: Jack Niccum All A Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Braelyn Blackburn, Lucas Smith 2nd Grade: Brenden Draper, Andi F u n f s i n n , C h a m b e rl a i n Hawkins, Noah

Kelley, Gavin Moore, MaKaylah Mugwisi, Olivia Willis, Colton Young 3rd Grade: Alaina Kinsey, Zander McKnight, Sarah Smelser, Maddie Smith 4th Grade: Emma Smelser 5th Grade: Zion McKnight 6th Grade: Jessie Kirtlan, Levi Smelser A & B Honor Roll:

1st Grade: H a d a s s a h B r e w e r, A d a l y n Carver, Aiden Lowery, Adelaide Monroe 2nd Grade: Barrett Benzinger, Bria Fleck, Veronica McCarty, Beckett Monroe, Gabriel West 3rd Grade: Neriah Brewer, Heaven Cunningham, Jon Lowery 4th Grade:

Anniston Cooper, Alison Niccum 5th Grade: Carter Hull, Brenen Swisher 6th Grade: Lindsey Pope Jr./Sr. High Principal’s List: 7th Grade: Zaney McKnight, Dylan Stensland 8th Grade: Erin Daniel, Emma Dyson, Haley Miller Danielle Reahard 9th Grade: Destini

Goracke, Zoey McKnight, Japheth Niccum, Paige Ritzema, Isaac Smelser 10th Grade: Raelyn Coyne, Riley Miller 12th Grade: Ellie Daniel, JC Frank, Jack Niccum, Preston Ritzema Jr./Sr. Honor Roll: 7th Grade: Addison Kinsey, Devon Goracke.

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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”

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Police and fire reports Wabash Police Department Citations April 4 Erica A. King, 20, Wabash cited for speed. Bookings April 3 Kaitlin M. Chittum, 33, Peru charged with theft. April 4 Chad H. Jackson, 33, Bunker Hill charged with domestic battery. Accidents March 25 At 11:39 a.m., a vehicle driven by Joel A. Makin, 36, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Bradley H. Saunders, 47, Wabash on Market Street near Miami Street. March 27 At 9:13 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jacob M. Smith, 22, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Samantha J. Summers, 24, Roann at 1309 North Cass Street. March 28 At 2:46 p.m., a vehicle driven by Misty A. Watson, 41, Wabash ran off the road on Allen Street near East Market Street. March 29

At 2:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jordan K. Choate, 38, Marion collided with a vehicle driven by Larry R. Monroe, 63, Wabash on Wabash Street near Hill Street. March 30 At 10:07 p.m., a vehicle driven by Isaac P. Rushing, 37, Wabash collided with four parked vehicles on Spring Street near Indiana Street. At 11:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Troy W. Buchanan, 54, Amboy collided with a vehicle driven by Meghan E. Daub, 20, Wabash on State Road 15 near Columbus Street. North Manchester Citations March 28 Leticia J. Landis, 67, Wabash cited for driving left of center. Fire March 27 11:20 p.m., Woodspoint for medical assist. March 28 8:13 a.m., 500 Kech Street for medical assist. March 30 5:38 a.m., 1200 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist. April 2

2:28 a.m., 600 block of Strauss Provimi Road for medical assist. Land Transfers Kirk L. Pyle, Jennie R. Pyle and Kirk L. Pyle and Jennie R. Pyle Joint Revocable Trust to James Erickson and Patricia Jean Erickson, trust deed. Benjamin R. Bailey and Jennifer R. Bailey to Roberts Bailey Investments LLC, warranty deed. Ben Bailey and Jennifer Bailey to Roberts Bailey Investments LLC, warranty deed. Brooklyn N. Snell, Brooklyn N. Poe and Zachery A. Stell to Brooklyn N. Stell and Zachery A. Stell, quitclaim deed. Richard P. Church and Kristen M. Church to Nathaniel Padgett and Sophie Ellis, warranty deed. Tabatha A. Coning to Maureen Eastgate, warranty deed. Henry D. Hatfield and Rebecca A. Hatfield to Adam House and Emily House, warranty deed. (continued on page 11A)

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Anna Parkkali, 96 Avid mushroom hunter Feb. 16, 1924 – April 4, 2020 Anna Parkkali, 96, of Wabash, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2020. She was born on Feb. 16, 1924, in Pashchkovo, Russia, to the late Mikail Orekhov and Feodosia Yakovlevna Grigorieva. Anna married Rudolph Parkkali in 1968; he passed away in 1980. Anna worked as a draftsman at Avondale in New Orleans, La. She was a member of St. Basil Greek Church in New Orleans. Anna was an avid mushroom hunter and loved to fish and gather berries. She loved and was very knowledgeable of the outdoors; a skill she acquired growing up in her village in Russia. Anna stated she had found paradise when she arrived in America. Anna is survived by daughter-in-law, Nancy Wasylenko, of Wabash; three granddaughters, Victoria (Richard Panariello) Miller and Jennie (Eric) Terrell, both of Wabash and Tanya (Todd) Latta, of Huntington; seven great-grandchildren, Stephanie Youngman, Elaina Terrell, Heather Miller, Alix Latta, Jacob Terrell, Bailey Latta, and Trevor Herron and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Serge Wasylenko; two brothers and two sisters. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a private graveside service for family will be held at Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Preferred memorials are to Wabash Parkview Hospice, 1900 Carew Street, Suite 6, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805. To give the family love and support visit www.mcdonaldfunerals.com. The family would appreciate your kind words, memories of Anna and prayers for them.

Lewis Dean Dumbauld, 97 Navy veteran Nov. 12, 1922 – March 9, 2020 Lewis Dean Dumbauld was born on Nov. 12, 1922 in Huntington and passed away, surrounded by love, on March 9, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. He graduated from high school in 1940 and enlisted in the Navy in 1942 to serve his country during World War II. He was deployed as a tail gunner on a dive bomber in the South Pacific. Lew married his sweetheart, Ruth, when he returned in 1945. He then continued his education at Purdue University graduating in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Lew and Ruth lived in Wabash until 1968 when they moved their family to Phoenix. During his long electronics career he was employed by RCA, Deluxe Coils, Wabash Magnetics, New Products Engineering, Hamlin Electronics, and founded Dumbauld & Associates. Lew and Ruth were very active at Crossroads United Methodist Church. They traveled the world on mission projects serving in Mexico, Tonga, the Navajo and Apache Nations, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, and Hawaii. In recent years he enjoyed friends and community at Fellowship Square. Mr. Dumbauld was preceded in death by his wife and is survived by one brother, two sisters-in-law, five children, four daughters-in-law, twelve grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. A memorial service, at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. Phoenix, AZ, 85020, is pending. Visit www.hansenm.com for condolences. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Lew and Ruth’s favorite mission, Give Ye Them To Eat in Puebla, Mexico: www.gytte.org.

Bonnie Lawson, 79 Worked at Wagners June 16, 1940 – April 3, 2020 Bonnie A. Lawson, 79, of LaFontaine, passed away at 4:05 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Marion General Hospital. She was born in Marion on June 16, 1940, to the late Raymond and Anna C. (Deal) Fox. Bonnie worked at Wagners in Wabash. Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Angela (Todd) Dale, of LaFontaine; one son, Tim Kern, of Anderson; one brother, Tom Fox, of Marion; one sister, Jerry (Jay) Walters, of Fla.; four grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by granddaughter, Aubrey Dale; grandson, Austin James Dale and by one brother, Robert Fox. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions set by the state, a private graveside service for family will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Sweetser. A memorial service will be held at later date. Love and support can be given to the family by visiting www.mcdonaldfunerals.com. They would appreciate your kind words, memories of Bonnie and prayers for them.Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.

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Stephen Ford, 73

Kenneth Anderson

Enjoyed farming

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Dec. 6, 1946 – April 2, 2020 Stephen D. Ford, 73, of rural Wabash, died at 8:16 a.m., Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Dec. 6, 1946, in Peru to Basil Floyd and Marjorie B. (Trice) Ford. Stephen was a 1964 graduate of Northfield High School and received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University in 1968. He married Deborah Proctor at the pavilion at the Salamonie Reservoir in Wabash County on Sept. 24, 1988. He was an insurance agent at Beauchamp & McSpadden Insurance Agency more than 15 years. Stephen was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and attended Wabash First United Methodist Church in Wabash. He was a former member and past president of the Lagro Lions Club, and former member of the Wabash Rotary Club. Stephen enjoyed farming, eating, and spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Ford of Wabash; three children, Joseph (Paula) Ford of Timberville, Va., Dawn (Michael) McKown of Harrisburg, Neb., and Wes (Daphne Holycross) Banks of Roann; five grandchildren, Suzanne Ford, Sharon Ford, and Stephen Ford, all of Timberville, Mike McKown of Omaha, Neb., and Megan Banks of Peru; sisters and brother, Elaine Widdifield of Fort Wayne, Keith (Pam) Ford of Wabash, Denise Sheetz of Warsaw, and Rhonda (Dan) Carr of Wabash; sister-in-law, Tilly Ford of Roann. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Brian Lee Ford. There will be a memorial service at the First United Methodist Church in Wabash at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Roann Lions Club. The memorial guest book for Stephen may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Robert “Bob” White, 79 Enjoyed fishing Jan. 2, 1941 – March 30, 2020 Robert E. “Bob” White, 79, of Wabash, died at 5:01 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2020, at his home. He was born Jan. 2, 1941, in Wabash, to Mel White and Thelma (Evans) White Ross. Bob married Sue Harris Treska on Dec. 1, 1999 at the Wabash First United Methodist Church. He worked his entire life in the gaming industry. Bob managed the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas, and also established the Vegas Dealing School, the largest dealing school in Las Vegas. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Treaty. Bob was a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels, and enjoyed golfing and fishing. He always had others best interest at heart, and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Sue White of Wabash; five children, Bob (Robyn) Treska of Henderson, Nev., Gary (Rita) White of Tampa, Fla., Kris (Joette) White of Land O Lakes, Fla., Kathrine White of Pensacola, Fla., and Connie White of Wabash; two step children, Beth (Frank) Driscoll of Urbana, and Rick (Zaida) Treska of Wabash; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and brother, Richard (Donna) White of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents and his half-brother, Steve White. Due to the COVID-19 social restrictions services will be private at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Ryan Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Church of Christ at Treaty Youth Group.The memorial guest book for Bob may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Police and fire reports Shaun Penland to Conner Hobbs, warranty deed. Worth Packer to Goeglein Homes LLC, warranty deed. Linda S. Moore and Eloise P. Hoch to Julie Bever, personal deed. Linda S. Moore and Eloise P. Hoch to Gary Hoch and Mary Ann Hoch, personal deed. Linda S. More and Eloise P. Hoch to Steve Kamphues and Kathy Kamphues, personal deed. Raymond J. Felgar

and Julia L. Felgar to Bernice Morie, warranty deed. Matthew Daniel Schuler and Amanda E. Schuler to Cynthia Jean Schuler, warranty deed. Margery B. Justice to Tanner E. Chamberlain and Sydney Jo Chamberlain, warranty deed. Helen M. Bruss, Matthew J. Bruss and Raymond P. Bruss to Robert J. Hashbarger, warranty deed.

As the oldest sibling, I’m sure I found a younger sibling to be a pain, especially with his love for lizards and pet catfish. As a kid he played dodge ball, baseball, rode a bike (no hands on the handle bars). Later as a young man those things were traded in for helmets, motorcycles and fast canyon riding. But those who knew him best knew he was a man of few words and great love and passion. When asked “How are you?” his response was always “good, good.” Kenneth Floyd Anderson, or as his friends knew him “Kenny” left us on March 25, 2020, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. His life was rough with challenges and hardships but he never seemed to complain, instead he embraced those things that he was passionate about and loved. He always thought Harley Davidson motorcycles, cars and tattoos were the end all to end all. And each of his tattoos told a story and they covered his entire body. In fact, if there was a bare spot he was dreaming up what tattoo would go there.But then later in his life he would become familiar with the absolute end all to end all amazing things he would take on the name “Pop”. I remember him calling me, extremely emotional, and said “she’s so small” and here entered Peyton she was/is the true meaning of daddy’s girl.Ken and Peyton shared many adventures. They may have been small but they were packed with the memories. Ken will always be remembered as a gentle soul, with dreams and simple goals. He always had a hug and even a smile especially when he’d see his girl. Ken leaves behind his partner in mischief Peyton Carolyn Elaine, his mom Patsy Anderson-White, his sister Kathi AndersonWilkins, his brother Kevin Anderson, and John John and Savanna, who he never adopted but raised as his own.Ken was greeted in the next part of his journey by his dad Orion Floyd, wife Sam, grandparents, and uncle. Ken, may this part of your journey be kinder and may you ride that beautiful Harley into the sunset. You are loved and will be missed.

Mary Ann Trickle, 78 Enjoyed crafts March 3, 1942 – April 3, 2020

Mary Ann R. Trickle, 78, Huntington, passed away April 3, 2020 at Parkview Huntington Hospital. Mary Ann was born March 3, 1942 in Fort Wayne to Edwin and Nora (Schoenemann) Hegerfeld. Mary Ann graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1960 and later married Jesse “J.L.” Trickle on Aug. 22, 1970. Mary Ann enjoyed spending time doing crafts, sewing, and ceramics. For a few years, she was the owner of Country Side Ceramics, but she enjoyed nothing more that her grandchildren. Mary Ann also worked at United Technologies, working as an electrical repair technician for twenty-three years, before retiring in 2013. The memory of Mary Ann will be forever cherished by her husband, Jesse “J.L.” Trickle, Huntington; son, Matthew (Jane) Trickle, Warren; daughter Tamara (Bart) Berry, Huntington; sister, Betty Wilhoit; and three grandchildren, Leigh Ann Trickle, Lauren Trickle, and Lucas Trickle. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Eddie and Paul Hegerfeld; and two sisters, Louise Hegerfeld and Martha Longerdner. A graveside service for Mary Ann Trickle will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. For those who wish to honor the memory of Mary Ann Trickle, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

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Master Trooper retiring after years of service to ISP By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Ask Joe Swisher why he wanted to become a police officer, the answer is quite different than one might expect. “I have a saying that I created, and I really try to live by this: The uniform in policing is a doorway that opens to the path of compassion,” he told The Paper of Wabash County. “I’ve always viewed this uniform as an opportunity to do that, one that you wouldn’t have when you’re not wearing this uniform. Kids look at you every day. It’s like being in a parade every day. “It opens doors that wouldn’t be there. Doors to help somebody, to listen to somebody, to have heart and have compassion.” Swisher, who lives in rural Wabash County, will be hanging up his uniform on April 14, ending a 25year career with the Indiana State Police, the last 16 in Wabash County. He is retiring with the rank of Master Trooper. He began his career serving at the Lowell post in Lake County. During his time in Lake County, he was assigned – or, as he puts it, told to volunteer – to help the FBI with an undercover police

and political corruption task force. His work helped lead to the arrest of a Gary police officer who was charged with committing two murders while on duty. “I absolutely loved working with the FBI,” Swisher said. “It took about a year of an investigation to arrest them. I got on the job training. I was just a young trooper. They pulled me in and told me to volunteer and do this task force. “I was like, what the heck. I’m game. I was thrust into a world I was not familiar with.” While at the Lowell post, Swisher, a member of the Air National Guard, was called to active duty after the Sept. 11 attacks. He served in Kuwait and, while there, requested a transfer to Terre Haute, where his guard unit was stationed, upon his return. It was granted and he was stationed there until he requested transfer to the ISP’s Peru post. He wanted to learn to become a boom operator on refueling missions, and that unit was stationed at Grissom Air Reserve Base. “I went to boom operating school,” he said. “I was juggling two full-time careers.” Serving as police

officers runs in Swisher’s family. His two younger brothers also are officers. “I grew up watching Andy Griffith,” he said. “I wanted to be like Andy Griffith; someone who is a part of the community. People felt like they could approach him, talk to him, go to his house. I wanted to be like that.” And that is how he tried to shape his career as a police officer. “Every morning I would go to Speedway,” he said, adding with a laugh, “I was like the

Speedway greeter. I would drink my coffee and eat my breakfast pizza. I would just stand there by the door and say ‘Hi” to people.” And that is one of the main things he will miss upon retirement. “I’ll miss talking to the people,” he said. “I really appreciate the people here. Everybody waves. Everybody wants to talk. That’s what I’m going to miss as a state trooper. It’s that sense of community. “I’d park my car downtown and get out and walk around.

Master Trooper Joe Swisher will be retiring on April 14 after 25 years of service with the Indiana State Police, the last 16 years in Wabash County. Photo by Joseph Slacian I’d go talk to people. I was told a long time ago that half the battle of being a police officer is just making people feel safe in their homes, making

them feel safe in their communities. “Part of that is getting out of your car and going to talk to them. There’s nothing more important

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MU waives fall enrollment deposits NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University is waiving the enrollment deposit for incoming undergraduate students this fall as part of its overall strategy in dealing with the COVID19 pandemic. “We recognize that students and families are experiencing a lot of disruption right now. Our hope is that by eliminating the enrollment deposit for this fall, Manchester can help stu-

dents move forward toward their future at Manchester University,” said Ryon Kaopuiki, vice president for enrollment and marketing. “If you already deposited, your $250 will be a credit on your fall bill,”

said Melissa West, associate director for recruitment. “If you did not deposit yet, you must complete the Intent to Enroll form as soon as you are ready to commit to Manchester.” The form can be found

at manchester.edu/commit Because Manchester cannot currently offer oncampus visits and tours, virtual options are available. Those who complete the virtual visit earn a $500 per-year visit incen-

tive scholarship. “Our Admissions counselors prepared and practiced for virtual visits with prospective students so that we can give them a personal Manchester welcome, even though they can’t physically visit campus right now,” President Dave McFadden said. Like many colleges and universities, Manchester is finding new ways every day to connect with students, including remote

Trooper retires riences he might not otherwise have had. In addition to the aforementioned undercover operation, other opportunities include working the various races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, working a Ku Klux Klan rally, and working on security details for President Bill Clinton and President Barack Obama. Perhaps the thing Swisher is most proud of is the annual walk in memory of Master Trooper Dave Rich. Every year, on

July 5 (the anniversary of Rich’s death), Swisher walks from the ISP post in Peru to the site of Rich’s roadside memorial on U.S. 24, near the entrance to Old U.S. 24. “This was a pilgrimage for me,” Swisher said. “It was really important for me to think about things, to think about Dave, to walk the same path that he went on his last day. I wanted to make a pilgrimage for Dave, to remember Dave.” But he also uses it as a way of healing for himself.

classes and advising, access to counseling by phone, and spirit-boosting posts on social media. Meeting in Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other venues has become the new norm. Instructional design specialists are sending out daily updates and encouragement. “In this unusual time, we want you to know that we are in this together,” West said.

...continued from Page 1B “I write down all the traumas I’ve seen on a piece of paper,” he said. “When I get to the cross, I burn the list. It was very moving and symbolic for me to let go of all those traumas. I’ve been doing it every year since.” And the pilgrimage is something Swisher intends to continue in retirement, even if “I’m by myself.” After retirement, Swisher plans to spend time with his family. As a former photojournalist, he also plans to pick up the camera again. “I’ve been taking

pictures with my phone as I go around the state,” he said. “What a beautiful state it is.” In retirement, Swisher knows what he will miss the most – the people he’s interacted with the last 16 years. “I want to thank them for letting me serve them,” he said. “What an honor it’s been. What a privilege it’s been, to serve. It was my calling. It was my vocation, I think. “I would have done it for nothing. That I get paid to do this is just a bonus.”

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On April 2, Gov. Eric J. Holcomb signed an executive order requiring all K-12 schools in Indiana to provide instruction via remote learning for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year and outlines options for districts to continue education during the fight against COVID-19. Following this announcement, Wabash City Schools and Manchester Community Schools sent out a letter to all students, staff and families of the corporation following Governor Holcomb’s announcement that all schools will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. While we would all prefer to be in school with your children and our staff, we will work diligently to continue to create great opportunities for all,” Wabash City Schools Superintendent Jason Callahan wrote. “After spring break, on April 13, we will continue to hold eLearning days on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays through May 22. Tuesdays and Thursdays will be considered waiver days from the State of Indiana. Recently we posted an eLearning survey regarding our current delivery. We want to thank everyone who participated in that survey. We are working to get your feedback to our staff as soon as possible so we can continue to improve the eLearning experience for all.” Wabash City Schools will continue to offer free breakfast and lunches every Monday and Wednesday at the nine sites we are currently offering. These sited can be found on the Wabash City Schools website. District officials also hope to be able to provide more detailed

information on graduation requirements, graduation and other school related items. “During this time, we ask for your patience as well as your input,” Callahan wrote. “These are unprecedented times and the actions we are taking to continue your child’s education are no exception. If there are challenges with internet access or communication of expectations, we ask that you communicate with your child’s teacher, administrator or school. MCS Superintendent Teresa Gremaux said district officials have determined that the district will continue the same eLearning schedule on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week, after the conclusion of spring break. The last day of eLearning will conclude on May 21. The meal distribution will remain the same, Saturday pick-up through the remainder of May. This includes meals on both Saturdays during spring break. “We realize there are many unanswered questions at this time,” she wrote in her letter to parents, students and staff. “Please know MCS administration is working to respond to those questions and will be releasing more information after spring break. “Please know our focus is to ensure that learning standards are met for each grade level in preparation for next school year. Your child’s completion of the standards this year is vital to their success next school year. We appreciate parents working with our teachers to ensure our students do not have gaps in their education and can transition onto the next grade level successfully.”

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Services are still available from Hands of Hope Dear Editor: In this time of social distancing, and now the Governor’s stay in place order, my concern for victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking is more heightened than ever. At the core of these crimes is power and control and often time’s one of the things an abuser will do to exert that power and control is to ISOLATE their victim. Now, I completely understand and agree with the Governor’s order to stay in place, I just want all to know that Hands of Hope, a division of Family Service Society, Inc. is open and fully capable of assisting victims at any moment. This means that our 24hour helpline is up and running as always, with trained staff. This also means that a victim can reach us by text. It means that we continue to have outreach services so that a victim can meet with an advocate to discuss resources, options and to

safety plan. Outreach advocates are also available by phone. It also means in dire physically violent situations we can offer a safe place to stay at the Flannery-Keal Home. As everyone, we do need to take precautions and make sure we are not bringing in a victim who instead needs to be medically treated first. And, our Hands of Hope Clinical Licensed Therapist is still offering our support group, just in a different format. Instead of meeting as a group, Erin has recorded and we have posted her weekly group on our Hands

of Hope Facebook page. So, please know that you are not alone – Hands of Hope is there to answer questions, lend support or just a listening ear. To reach Hands of Hope staff 24 hours a day: Call: 260-5634407 Text: 765-618-4082. You can also find helpful information on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com.INHandsofHope or Family Service Society, Inc.’s website at www.famservices.com We are all in this together – and our goal as always remains to be there for every victim, meeting them where they are and providing whatever guidance, resources and assistance we can. — Linda Wilk, Hands of Hope Director, a division of Family Service Society, Inc.

It’s never too late to give up smoking Dear Editor: We are told that it is going to spread! All efforts need to be on what can be done to best be prepared for the coronavirus affecting the least amount of people. COVID-19, is a disease that can cause what doctors call a respiratory tract infection. It can affect your upper respiratory tract, sinuses, nose, and throat, or lower respiratory tract, windpipe and lungs. If a person’s lungs are damaged from smoking, it would be difficult for the lungs to deal with even a small amount of the coronavirus that spills over to the respiratory tract. At least 22% of Wabash County population smokes cigarettes. Smoking causes damage to the lining of the breathing tubes and within the lungs themselves where oxygen exchanges with the blood. Whether someone is a long-term smoker, active and current smoker, their risk of having complications from coronavirus would be much higher than the general population. There is no verified proof that vaping and smoking increases the odds to attract the coronavirus. However, we do know that smoking any form of tobacco and vaping does damage the lungs and compromises the lungs ability to properly function. This would weaken the ability to fight off the coronavirus when it attaches lung tissue. Those that smoke cigarettes and vape would be categorized as having an underlying illness, which makes them more susceptible to the coronavirus. Because the worst cases of COVID-19 rob a person of their ability to breathe, and those that smoke or vape already have compromised their breathing capacity, there is no better time to quit to help protect yourself from COVID-19. There is a general perception that any harm caused to the lungs is irreversible; that’s not entirely true. While you can’t nec-

essarily undo the structural damage, the function of the lungs can improve significantly once cigarettes have been removed from the equation. According to research published in 2009 in the journal Respiratory Medicine, people with mild to moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can expect to experience normalization of lung function decline within a year of quitting. What this means is that the rate of decline considered normal with age was no different from someone who had never smoked before. Your body will immediately realize when the smoking cycle is broken. This is because tobacco smoke causes the reactive constriction of blood vessels in the body. When the smoke is removed, the constriction will start to cease, resulting in lower blood pressure, pulse rate, and your body temperature will start to return to normal. After eight hours of living smoke-free, the carbon monoxide levels in your blood will drop, while oxygen will start reaching your cells and tissues at a normal rate. After the first day of not smoking, the risk of heart attack starts to go down, in 48 hours the taste and smell receptors start to heal, and in 2 weeks breathing becomes easier, and circulation improves. The body does start to heal itself when someone stops smoking and vaping. That is why it is so important to quit now. Increase your odds to not contract COVID19. All you have to do is call 1-800-QUITNOW. Free over the phone counseling and two weeks of free patches or gum to help you get started. It is never too late to quit. Any questions or desiring any local help, contact me at tobaccofreewabash@hotmail.com or call 260-274-2920 (wabashcotobaccofree.net). – Dan Gray, Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition executive director

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“Hoppy” Easter! Elizabeth’s Awesome “Easter Bunny” Bites Prep time: 30 minutes; Cook time: 30 minutes; Ready in: 2 hours. Yield: 24 servings.

4 eggs 3/4 unsweetened, natural applesauce 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon natural fine sea salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

3/4 cup plant (vegetable or nut) oil 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 3 cups grated carrots 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, applesauce, sugar, and vanilla. Reduce speed to mix then add carrots and nuts, if using. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, if using. Stir dry into wet, blending on low only until all dry is mixed in. Divide batter into 24 cupcake tins lined with paper. Bake in preheated oven approximately 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean. To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans, if using. Frost the cooled cupcakes.

Cake Variation Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack, if desired.

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1-pound orange carrots, unpeeled 1-pound rainbow carrots, unpeeled 1/4 cup pure, cold-pressed virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon natural fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Using a knife, trim tops from carrots then, using a vegetable scrub brush, scrub carrots well under running water. Cut carrots in long diagonal slices, about 4 inches long by 1/2- inch wide. Place carrots on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using hands, toss well then spread out in a single layer. Place pan in oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until carrots are lightly charred and tender. Remove from oven and sprinkle with orange zest, and orange juice. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Fresh ‘n’ Crisp Carrot Salad Prep:20 mins; Total:20 mins; Servings: 6. 3-5 large carrots, any colors 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3 green onions, sliced thin 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds Using a vegetable scrubber, scrub then top carrots. Using a vegetable peeler, mandolin, or a spiral slicer set to thinnest setting, cut carrots into long, thin strips and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, honey, and garlic powder. Add carrot and green onion then toss well to coat. Let stand 5 minutes; toss again. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving. NOTE - To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Inheriting a love for baking, my granddaughter, Elizabeth, especially enjoyed making Easter Bunny Bites to help make the Easter Bunny a little “Hoppier” this year! Photographer: Laura Kurella

My granddaughter, Elizabeth, recently even offer a subtle a peppery finish. hopped into my kitchen and asked if we The yellow, golden, or white carrot offers could make some carrot cupcakes to help a mildly delicious, nutty flavor and lacks the make the Easter Bunny a little “hoppier” this earthy flavor found in other hues, but makes year. up for it with its surprising burst of sweetness Noting that mixed carrots (carrots of all that makes up for its duller hue! colors) had been named “Vegetable of the While red carrots don't differ much from Year” (by The Chef’s Garden and the Culinary orange carrots in flavor, their red color, which Vegetable Institute) I thought this would comes from lycopene, does offer the addimake a good teachable moment for Bugs tional benefits of helping to prevent cancer, Bunny’s favorite, crunchy making it worth a place on treat! the menu. Known since the 10th In addition to being century, purple and white / the vegetable of the year, yellow varieties of carrots carrots are also considered are believed to be the first an ultimate health food to have emerged then, because of the role they through selective breedplay in improving our ing, brought about addihealth in many ways tional shades. including diabetes control In the 17th century, because of a carrot’s relathe Dutch cultivated a tively low glycemic index, breed of carrot with an antioxidants, and phytoorange hue that also chemicals, too! boasted high amounts of Carrots can help beta carotene. reduce cholesterol, help in Laura Kurella Growing it in great fighting dementia, and help protect the central abundance, due to its nervous system during the attributes and also in tribaging process – someute to William of Orange, thing we’d all like to happimost other colors of carrots fell out of favor and left mass agricultural ly hope hop through! Here now, with the assistance of my #1 production. Like other colored carrots, orange car- grandchild, Elizabeth, is a cache of crisp and rots do contain about four times the USDA flavorful ways to help you make the Easter recommended dose of vitamin A, have lots of Bunny “Hoppy” too. Happy Easter and God beta-carotene, and offer an earthy, sweet, bless you! Sources: MedicalNewsToday.com; and good to eat taste. However, purple carrots offer an Healthline.com; Reader’s Digest; The Carrot intensely sweet flavor that can sometimes Museum

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m, click on the worship video link. Enjoy the service. The 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. If anyone has historic pictures of how the buildings looked back then or articles that you think would be of interest to the history book, please mail items to Shirley Anderson 5287N 150E Urbana, IN 46990. Women’s Guild:

The plans for meetings in April have been cancelled due to the virus. Keep watching the bulletin, emails. The Women’s Bible Study was set to begin on Monday April 13; this is on hold for now. Watch for updates in the Urbana Column on these items as well. March 12, 2020 is Easter Sunday. When I was just a little shaver back in ‘50s my mother would dress me in a child’s gentleman’s suit. I was maybe 7 or 8 and mom would dress my little sister in her best Easter dress. My sister was 4 at this time. Her dress was a light green and her long sandy blonde hair went all the way down to her waist and beyond. She could almost sit on it. She was very pretty. So off we would go to church. These were good times. After church mom would cook the best meal she could. Almost all of our entire family

Follow safety recommendations, please I pray that everyone is staying safe and enjoying their time with their family. It is hard with no school, all of our meetings, dinners, family get-togethers, going to church, out to eat and all of the activities that we all attended that have been cancelled. I for one sure miss going to church, watching the Indianapolis Pacers and other basketball games, out to eat and being with people. So, I have discovered the Hallmark channel and this has caused me to become a lazy boy chair setting too much. Because this starts at noon and if I do not force myself to turn it off, it goes until 11 p.m. Please follow the president and governor to stay home, wash hands, wash hands, and if you have to go out, stay 6 feet apart. To all the hospitals workers of the different departments (that it takes to keep the hospital going) and nursing home, grocery staff, restaurant workers, police and all other business that are open now, stay safe and wash hands. Thank you to all that are

feeding and keeping the nation going. VETERANS COFFEE AND SNACK, we will not have our April meeting at L a F o n t a i n e Community Building due to the coronavirus. Stay close to home and stay well. L A F O N TA I N E LITERARY CLUB will not meet on Thursday April 9. Hope we can meet in May. L A F O N TA I N E LIONS Pancake breakfast is canceled for April 11. The annual Easter Egg Hunt will not be held. Stay safe and Happy Easter WABASH IZAAK WALTON NEWS: Due to corvid-19 virus the DNR canceled the hunter safety class. The group is raffling off a Liberty 30-gun, gun safe, any-

one interested in buying a ticket they can be purchased at 504 Columbus St. in Wabash, tickets are $5 and only 500 tickets will be sold HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kayla Weaver, Angie Heath Pier, Rossi Skinner April 9, Mindy Manning April 12, Teresa Rody, Tom Willcox April 15, Janice Dawes, Laura Wente Snyder, Martha Philback April 16, Ket Baldwin, Phil Lloyd, Margaret Piety April 18 H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY Stan and Diana Owen April 9, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith April 17, Jerry and Lisa Enyeart April 19 WORDS OF WISDOM “I don’t know why babies are born with AIDS, young people get killed in tragic accidents, or the Cubs can’t win a World Series. But I do believe there are blessings in every challenge, and lessons, growth and ultimately prosperity in what they bring us.” Allen Klein SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

The house that the Urbana Yoke Parish acquired is being removed for much needed space. The construction company, Chuck Shane Excavating, is the company that removed the St. Peters Church building last year. would come over to enjoy the time with us. To me family, friends and country is everything, my love, my life, my joy and my being. I’m sure this is true to you as well. Now that the COVID19 has become a concern to everyone in this country, it has really put a damper on getting together, whether it be with family, friends, church members or coworkers. Here is an idea. On March 12, give your family, friends, church members and co-workers a call. If anything, do this just to check up on them and let them know that you care. Say a prayer or two and may God bless and keep everyone safe as well as all my Urbana

Column readers. Birthday Wishes: April 1 Wendel Dawes, April 11 Rena’ Warnock, April 13 Gary Wilcox, April 13 Larry Lambert, April 14 Tony Krom and April 15 Sam Hann. H a p p y Anniversary: April 2 Brian and Janet Chamberlain, April 8 Tony and Krista Hoover, April 8 Shane and Venessa Wilcox and April 14 Steve and Cindy Runkel. Prayer Concerns: Doris Mattern, Kristina Gamsby, Bonita Snell, Theda Stein, Alma DeVore, Jane Winebrenner, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Max and Nancy Chamberlain, Dean &

Lois Haupert, Duane and Esther Wagner, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim Hartley, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and daughter Jackie, Jeff Warnock, Lowell Karns, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney, our nation, the people that have contracted covid-19, doctors and nurses that are helping the sick to combat this virus, scientists that are trying to develop a vaccine and our Military personnel. U r b a n a Streetlights: I want to thank those who have called and informed me about some outages. This really works. If there is a problem with any of

the Urbana Streetlights, give me a call (260) 774-3665; if no answer, please leave a message with the location and what is wrong with that light. I will submit an order to have that light repaired. Allow 5 working days for repairs. The Urbana Streetlights are a very important part of the Community. Help me keep our town lit and safe. I’m always accepting donations to help keep the lights on. If you would like to donate you can send a check/money order made out to the Urbana Streetlight Fund and send it to Urbana Streetlights P.O. Box 112 Urbana, IN 46990.Thank you for your support.

MCS workers deserve praise A special shout – out to Becky Landes and the Manchester Community Schools team that continues to provide meals to our kids while they are out of school. Thanks also to the many businesses who have made donations to the efforts – We love our community! LOCAL COVID-19 INFORMATION: For information and updates regarding the response to the C o r o n a v i r u s Pandemic, visit the ‘Town of North Manchester Facebook’ page. You may also visit their website at nmanchester.org to sign up for email and text alerts. NMPL – YOUR ONLINE LIBRARY: The North Manchester Public Library has stepped up to the challenge of COVID-19 by

offering online services such as StorytimeLIVE, ZOOM for Teens and Art Classes! Be sure to check the Library’s website for these and other online services. You can visit NMPL at http://www.nman.lib.i n.us. CENTER FOR HISTORY is offering short virtual tours of the Crossroads: Change in Rural America, a traveling Smithsonian exhibition presented by Indiana Humanities. Tours can be seen by visiting the Center for History Facebook page at ‘North Manchester Center for History’. CAMPUS LIFE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE: Monday at 7:17 p.m. – Campus LIVE. Wednesday at noon – Lunch and Connections. Campus

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Urbana Yoke Parish has started to clear away the house on the South East corner of Washington and Half Streets. This property was purchased from Reily and Kris Gamsby. The renovation for this property will soon be taking place. The church has not made it clear as to what they plan to do with this property, but it is my understanding that the property will be used as a parking lot for now. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the church Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 260-774-3516 or call Pastor Larry Wade at 260-370-1143. Thank you to Pastor Wade, Ed Fitch and Brian Chamberlain for coming in to video the worship service so that we can still have some sort of service for the week. You can view the video by going to the w e b s i t e : urbanayokeparish.co

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Life is continuing to meet students where they are. In this shifting season, online is the best. Facebook and Instagram posts keep student engaged. C o n t a c t jburch@yfcin.org for more information. KIWANIS EUCHRE TOURNAMENT CANCELED: Due to the current health crisis, the Kiwanis event has been canceled. For

more information, text Joe Accetta at 260.615.0073 or email no.wear.joe@gmail.co m. CANCER SURVIVORS LUNCHEON CANCELED: Dr. Kim Duchane and students from Manchester University regret that due to the current health crisis the Survivors Luncheon has been canceled. We love our survivors and hope you keeping yourselves healthy and hopeful!! NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gm ail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.

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On March 11, 2020 a small group of United Methodist Women met in the home of Kathie Grandstaff. Connie Doud, President, opened the meeting with prayer. Prior activities of the group were discussed. Decorating the Church for Advent in November, hosting the church Christmas party in December, there was no meeting in January and the group hosted the “Prayer and Self Denial” dinner in February. Future plans were discussed for getting a church group together in May to celebrate

Mother’s Day. Plans were also made to reschedule the Chicken Noodle Dinner that would have been held March 21st. Connie read the Conference recommendations for churches handling of the Corona Virus. All churches are faced with the same requirements. Everyone present received a gold cross that said “God Loves You”. They also received a card with the poem “The Cross in My Pocket”. ROANN LIONS Club calendar time again! It is time to update the information for the Lions

Club calendar. Please call Donna at 765-8335663 to add or remove names. Information for the calendar needs to be turned in by April 30, 2020. The calendars are $7 each. Birthdays and anniversaries are posted on the calendar for those who purchase a calendar. Your child’s name can be included if they still live with you. We may have a couple openings for an ad on the calendar. If you are interested in placing an ad, call Donna. With the quarantine due to the Covid 19, presently the Lions Club will not be able to go to businesses to ask for

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advertising. Donna will contact all of the ads that are currently on the calendar by phone. The calendar year for the Lions Club calendar is July to July. ROANN FIRST Brethren’s Pastor Rob Mace words of

wisdom for us: Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29. Communication is vital in any healthy relationship. Ephesians 4 gives us four principles of communication and we have considered the first two already. First, we need to speak truth lovingly in order to keep our relationships healthy. Then we need to keep current with our issues. Our passage today is the third principle of communication

The Senior Monday Luncheon on April 6 through May has been canceled due to Covid19 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 PRESCHOOL has been cancelled due to COVID-19 in april and may. M I S S I S S I N E WA ARCHERY SHOOT in April has been cancelled due to COVID19. LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number is 260-782-2451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260571-3271. APRIL BIRTHDAY

WISHES go to: Jordan Frye, Aril 3; Mike Swope, April 6; Sherry Brock, April 7; Tyson Good and Melissa Sanchez, April 8; Burl Good, April 23; Sheila Wojtkowiak, April23; Charles Stacey, April 26. Happy Birthday to all! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN APRIL TO: John and Shirley Shellenbarger, April 27. Congratulations everyone! THE LAGRO U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T 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

Ava June Deardroff Ava June Deardroff was born to Mr. & Mrs. Austin Deardroff, Macy at 11:41 p.m. on March 17, 2020. S h e weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Her mother is the former Ann Bedwell. She joins two older brothers, Dane and Cole, and older sister, Aria. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Loretta Deardorff of Macy. Maternal grandparents are Doug and Margo Bedwell of Greentown, both deceased.

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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: “You can learn many of life’s lessons from participating in all kinds of different sports. The

Henry Atlas “Hank” Holmes Henry Atlas “Hank” Holmes was born to Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Holmes, Indianapolis, both formerly of Wabash, at 7:01 p.m. on Jan. 14, 2020. He weighed 10 pounds, 2 ounces and was 22 inches long. His mother is the former Krista Vanlandingham. Paternal grandparents are Tony and Dana Holmes of Wabash. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Susan Vanlandingham of Wabash. Other relatives are aunts and uncles, Jay and Kim Vanlandingham of North Manchester, Brett and Heather Vanlandingham of Wabash, Chloe and Travis Selleck of North Manchester, Keith Barker of North Manchester and Levi and Haley Holmes of Wabash along with many special cousins and extended family members. Hank had a joint baptism with cousin, Reagan Vanlandingham on March 8, 2020 at First United Methodist Church of Wabash.

sport of tennis is unique in the fact that you have to call your opponent’s shot in or out. For a young individual in the heat of competition trying to win, that’s a lot of pressure. So, you learn integrity, character, pride and honesty. Individual sports can teach you a lot in life, like how to stand up for yourself. It’s a chess match out there, a mental game, not only in tennis, but in life too. So make the right choices while we all face Covid-19 together. 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

Lenna Piper Hanje Lenna P i p e r Hanje was born to Mr. & Mrs. Z a c h Hanje, Rochester at 5:43 p.m. on February 14, 2020. S h e weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her mother is the former Kiley Butcher. She joins two older brothers, Silas and Reid. Paternal grandparents are Dennis and Paulette Grimes. Maternal grandparents are Greg and Marlisa Butcher.

which is to attack the problem and not the person. To attack the person is to tear apart their character with speech that is spoiled or rotten. Unwholesome words rip or tear apart and create chaos and hurt. We would never imagine putting spoiled or rotten food into our mouths, so we should be careful not to allow rotten words come out that tear apart people and relationships. Communication needs to have speech that seeks the best in the other person. Words that build up will help the other person to be their best and encourage them to go forward in the best way possible. The golden rule is appropriate here in our speech that treats people in a way we would want to be treated. Building up is honest but also loving. Building up is positive and uplifting while getting the truth across. Speech that is good for building up will give direction that will be the best possible for all involved. But also, this communication fits the occasion. Timing is everything. There are times to be abrupt, and there is time to be discreet. Communication focuses on the issue. Attacking the person bypasses the real issue and hinders communication by calling names and tearing apart the character of the other person. We all need to be given grace at various times of our life and we need to learn to extend it to others when speaking. Our tone of voice and countenance is also important in what we need to convey. One last thought on attacking the problem and not the person. Ephesians 4:30 tells us to not grieve the Holy Spirit. When we attack people, we truly grieve the Holy Spirit and therefore quench the working of His grace in our relationships. Therefore, use your voice to build others up and speak loving truth into their lives. ROANN TOWN Board April 14th meeting at 7:00 p.m. will be online. You can follow along on the new REACH ALERT Roann is put-

ting into service. You should have received a letter telling how to set it up. If you are having trouble setting it up or didn’t get the letter, you can contact the town hall Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 765-8332100 for help. PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist will be holding Easter Service on their Facebook page. His sermon will be taken from John 20:118 titled “The Hope of Resurrection”. DON’T FORGET to drop off your plastic lids off at Bailey’s Pizza to be recycled. APRIL 11 Lions Club annual Easter egg hunt – Canceled. APRIL 17 Roann High School 87th Alumni Banquet – canceled – The officers have decided to cancel this year’s event. Next year’s is tentatively set for April 16, 2021. Any questions, please contact Ray Meyer, President at 574-4530394. APRIL 18 Roann Covered Bridge Festival Fund Raiser / Richvalley tenderloins have been postponed until a later date. PRAYERS FOR Sharon Hagan, Patsy Sucher, Candi Hentgen Jacobs, Mike White, Rex Renz and Sawyer Draper. HOPING AND PRAYING every one of you stays safe and healthy. C E L E B R AT I N G ANNIVERSARIES: April 8 – Pastor & Mrs. Wayne Balmer; April 9 – Mr. & Mrs. Charles (Junior) Smith; April 10 – Mr. & Mrs. Tom Bever, Jr. C E L E B R AT I N G BIRTHDAYS: April 9 – Thurman Spears and Jeff Krom; April 10 – Carolyn Everest; April 11 – Kaye Krom; April 12 – Ryan Donaldson; April 13 – Daryn Cordes; April 14 – Tony Krom and Mia Fairchild. I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Also by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. to appear in the next weeks paper.

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Wabash Middle School announces recipients of third nine weeks honor roll Officials from Wabash Middle School have announced the recipients of regular and high honor roll for students in grades five through eight for the third nine weeks of the 2019-20 school year. Those awarded were: 5th Grade High Honor Roll: Makenna Bechtold, Aliyah Billingsley, Randy Boring, Lucas Coffman, Chloe Cooper, Mia Fairchild, Maylee Figert, Kinzie Flack, Violet George, Brooklyn Gressley, Sally Harrell, Javier

Hernandez, Rinka Higuera, Benjamin Hipskind, Brianna Martin, Haiden McWhirt, Jarrett McWhirt, Brian Palmer, Victoria Petty, Clay Shepler, TH Trace, Averie Turner, Emma VanCamp 5th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Lily-Ann Abshir, Letisha Baker, Olivia Baughman, Tucker Bradley, Ezra Church, Andi Conliff, Remington Cressell, Alyssa Crowley, Olivia Dillon, Braelyn Eis, Kierstin Fager, Kalynn Green, Jenna Hall, John Harris, Shailynn Hrrison, Owen Honeycutt, Christy Howard,

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‘the paper’ of Wabash County, Inc., P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 5:00 on Fridays

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FOR SALE: Troy Rototiller, Horse model, $350. 765981-2671.

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FISH FOR STOCKING: Most Varieties Pond Lakes. Laggis’ Fish Farm, 269628-2056 (days) or 269624-6215 (evenings).

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FOR SALE: Estate - Good TSC riding mower $100. Good gas dryer, $25. 1 Lawn Boy mower $15, 2 Briggs & Stratton mowers, $15 each. 2 - P235X15 tires, great tread, $10 each. Like new Sears air compressor, cost $650, now $150. Dodge trailer full of firewood, only $50. Assorted ladder and hand tools. Jerry Gustin, 1631 N. Wabash Street, Wabash, IN 46992. 260-563-7353.

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Anything can be one’s treasures My father peacefully left this Earth in February. I know he’s in such a much better place. So now we’ve begun the bittersweet process of preparing my father’s house for sale since he passed away. As you separate the “stuff ” you have piles of items. The piles consist of what’s valuable or what’s to

be thrown away. But, then there is another pile. The pile of irreplaceable memories. The most valuable items don’t always have monetary value

attached to them. The items that immediately bring forth a treasure trove of memories are the “things” that are most valuable mementoes to me. There was a blue platter that my parents would use for putting the Thanksgiving turkey and the Christmas ham on for our family dinner. However, Dad would always use the platter for pouring his homemade fudge in each Saturday night. Dad loved making his chocolate or peanut butter fudge before we would all settle in the living room to watch Creature Feature on our black and white Montgomery Ward’s TV. As we watched Boris Karloff ’s Frankenstein or Bela Lugosi’s Dracula in the dark, my sisters and I emptied the platter each Saturday night bite by delicious bite. My father was an industrial spray painter by trade. Mom would always pack his lunch in his metal lunch box. Each day I would eagerly await his arrival home. Why? I wanted to rummage through his lunchbox to see what was left. Dad always made

sure the left something for little Donnie. As I would open the lunch pail searched inside to find what he left and I would devour it with shear delight. As I mentioned Dad was a painter. He was continually changing the colors he would use for painting. These paints would always drip in a certain area below his spray gun. Over a course of time the dripping paint would build up and harden. The paint was turned into a multi-colored mound. It looked like an amazing colorful volcano. Instead of throwing away the colorful mound he decided to turn it into something useful. Dad was pretty handy in repurposing items. Voila, colorful bookends. I’m so pleased to have these treasured heirlooms in my possession. I just smile each time I see them because I’m immediately transported to sweet memories of my childhood. Yes, these items are things that some would call trash but they will forever be a treasure to me. Who’s the rich one now?

A set of bookends made from paint drippings that accumulated over time. Photos by Don Hurd