LaFontaine Lions to again sponsor scholarship

LaFontaine Lions will again this year give a scholarship to a senior who lives in LaFontaine or Liberty Township. We have change name to our late Lion member who had been very active in this project. So now, it is call Duane Davis Scholarship. If you are senior this year, be sure a watch for news about how to apply.

LAFONTAINE

LIONS will be hosting a breakfast on Sat. Feb. 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the LaFontaine Community Building. Menu is sausage gravy, biscuit, sausage, scramble eggs, pancakes, juice, milk, and coffee. Free Will Donation. Proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the LaFontaine Community Building. They will collecting non pursuable items for the LaFontaine United Methodist Church Food Panty. You may bring any old glasses, hearing aids, cell phones, and old keys. The keys are sold and the money goes to cancer research.

Notice For Lafontaine Residents

Christine Flohr, Executive Director of visit Wabash County, will be hosting a community round table for the Town of LaFontaine. This will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 4:15 p.m. in the LaFontaine Community Building. Anyone and everyone are welcome to come to this. She wants to learn about what tourism/visitors mean for your area. The meeting shouldn’t last more than an hour.

LAFONTAINE LEARNING COMMUNITY NEWS:

Registration is now open for LaFontaine Learning Community Preschool for the 2023-2024 school year! Spaces are filling up, so register early to secure your child’s spot. https://forms.gle/7

LaFontaine Learning community’s program is unique in that it is housed within our daycare program, providing extended hours and a convenient location that allows older and younger siblings to be cared for in the same building. Our Lead Teachers are also credentialed, or working to obtain their credentials by continuing their education. Register for preschool here.

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TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY Our new Museum & Genealogy section is coming along! We are open to donations which will help with the furnishings and displays and are all taxdeductible. Make checks out to: The Community Foundation of Wabash (“LaFontaine/Liber ty Twp History Club” in memo line) -OR- Troyer Memorial Library (“Museum/Genealo gy Room” in memo line). Thanks to John Sutton and the LaFontaine/ Liberty Twp History Club for making this possible! We have a PomPom snowflake for January’s passive craft. In February, we will have DIY Valentine’s available to make! Don’t forget to pay your yearly dues!

DO YOU LIKE TO PLAY EUCHRE? You may come and play at no cost to play at the LaFontaine Senior Center across from McDonalds Funeral Home parking lot on every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. You do not have to be a senior citizen to play.

LAFONTAINE/ LIBERTY FIRE DEPARTMENT are selling Reflective Address Signs that go on your mailbox. These signs help Firefighters, First Responders, Police, Postal Couriers, Friends and Family and more. The response time of emergency service is important since it is considered as the main aspect for the success of the prehospital care and therefore, for the survival of the victims. If we cannot find you, we can’t help you.

Reflective Address Signs can save lives. These signs highly visible day or night. Reflective on both sides. Fade and rust resistant and last for years. If you do not have one you should be sure a get one. Cost is $20 each. Contact LaFontaine Liberty Vol. Fire Dept. 12 S Wabash Av. P.O. Box 334 LaFontaine, IN 46940 or call 765981-4000.

THESE WORDS ARE SO TRUE “If I get dementia, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality.

If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it. If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you. If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me. If I get dementia, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.

If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded. If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am. If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends. If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past. If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.

If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.

If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need. If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room. If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live. If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often. If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated If I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault. If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot. If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original places. If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings. If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes. If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.” -

Rachel Wonderlin

IF YOU DID NOT ORDER a brick if is never too late. What better way to honor veteran with a brick to recognized their service to this Great County. What you need for a brick or bricks to honor your family member or friend. Is you need $75 per brick, a name, rank, years of service and name of which branch of service they were in. Just call Jerry Wilson at 765-9814928. These bricks are placed at the lovely Veterans Memorial at the LaFontaine Community Building on 105 West Branson St. in LaFontaine. Come and see this wonderful tribute to our Veterans.

Remember the veteran does not have to reside in the LaFontaine area.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jessica Fakhoury Feb. 9, Ryan Weaver, Holly Gillespie Feb. 10, Caroyln BilliterRigney, Bob Royce Feb. 11 Lyndzy Silvers, Valene Alexander, Feb.14

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Jim and Sandra Weaver, Larry and Janet Dailey Feb.10, Jim and Martha Philbeck, Clarence and Diana McNeeley Feb. 14

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