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New church to open in Wabash

Beth Perkins of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association, Wabash Unit, gives third graders a tour of the kitchen in the Honeywell House, March 24.

Youngsters tour Honeywell House Annual visit is sponsored by Wabash Unit of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com In a town chockful of grand and sometimes historically-significant homes, it doesn’t get more so than the Honeywell House, former home of Mark and Eugenia Honeywell, Wabash area entrepreneurs and philanthropists.

For the 17th year, non-consecutive, members of the Wabash Unit of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra hosted an open house for local third-graders, giving the youngsters a feel for history.

“We had two years off for Covid, so it’s very nice that we finally got to do it again,” said Suzanne Smith, organizer of the event.

“I think they realize (the historical significance of the home) right away when they come, because everything in all the rooms

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Patty Barnett explains the functions of an antique desk to a group of third graders at Honeywell House, March 24. Photos by Phil Smith has kept history alive.”

Smith estimated that more than 200 students attended the two-day event March 23-24.

“Some of the children ask ‘is this house ever going to be for sale?’

We try to tell them that we’re so lucky in Wabash to have an historical home like this, and we hope it always remains an historical

home. Once it would go into private hands again, it would never be the same.”

Smith said the event coincided with the students’ social studies curriculum, which required the children to describe the historical contributions of local people and events.

“We try to teach

them the respect for historical items,” she said. “I think they all enjoy it. I enjoy the questions, some of the things they ask. It’s just amazing what a third-grader will think of.”

The group hosted students from OJ Neighbours, Sharp Creek, Southwood and St. Bernard.

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Light City Bible Church will have its inaugural Easter worship service on April 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wabash County YMCA, 500 S. Cass St., Wabash.

A core group of more than 20 adults have been meeting each Sunday evening since September of 2021 in preparation for the launch of Light City Bible Church.

Lead pastor Keith Allen said the name Light City is a way to “communicate our love for the community of Wabash and our desire to be a part of making it even KEITH ALLEN better.”

Wabash’s status as the first electrically lighted city in the world directly connects to the words of Jesus when He said, “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14).

Just like March 31, 1880, when those famous lights came on for the first time, Light City’s vision is to shine the light of Jesus on the people of Wabash. With 58 percent of the population in the county not claiming any association with any church there is plenty of potential.

Agreeing with Pastor Allen, Executive Pastor Kevin Trotter said, “It is exciting to see what the Lord is doing here in Wabash.” In 2018, both Allen and Trotter were prompted to launch a new church in KEVIN TROTTER Wabash but had not known each other prior to June of 2021. Together they affirm that every step prior to and since that day has been incredibly and providentially orchestrated.

The next step for them is to have Sunday morning service which will offer children’s ministry for infants through about second grade.

Light City’s children’s ministry leader, Cindy Parrett, is a teacher at Wabash High School. The plan is for the entire worship service to be designed focusing on the Good News of Jesus Christ. Pastor Allen said their worship might be best described as “a contemporary approach to worship that focuses on substance (from the Bible) as the number one priority”.

Everyone is invited to soft openings on April 3 and April 10 at 9:30 a.m. The official grand opening is scheduled for Easter Sunday, April 17, at 9:30 a.m. You can find out more information on the church’s Facebook page, visiting lightcitywabash.org or by calling 260-475-4448.

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Parkview officials name Wabash hospital president Debra Potempa, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, has been named president of Parkview Wabash Hospital (PWB), effective April 18, 2022.

Marilyn CusterMitchell, who currently serves as president of PWB, will soon be retiring. CusterMitchell has served the Wabash community in a hospital leadership role for more than 14 years.

“On behalf of the Parkview Wabash Hospital Board of Directors, I’d like to thank Marilyn for her dedicated leadership and service to the

Wabash community,” said Howard Halderman, chairman of the PWB Board of Directors.

“Beginning at Wabash County Hospital, she led the transition to Parkview, including the move to an entirely new hospital. Her work to help design and develop that facility will leave a lasting impact for generations to come.

Marilyn blessed Wabash immensely through her service at Parkview Wabash and many other organizations throughout the Wabash community.

“We are confident

DEBRA POTEMPA

that Deb will continue to lead Parkview Wabash with a heart for our patients, and in the best interests of our caregivers. We are excited to welcome her to the leadership team.”

Potempa joins Parkview from Mercyhealth,

which serves northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, where she was most recently system chief nursing officer and vice president of hospital operations. Her experience also includes leadership roles at Provena Health System and The University of Chicago Hospitals.

“I am eager to get to know the team at Parkview Wabash and the community as a whole,” said Potempa. “This hospital is already so successful. My hope is to continue to build on that success to best serve Wabash and

Grow Wabash, MU to host speaker Grow Wabash County and Manchester University’s Arthur L. Gilbert School of Business are partnering to bring author, business owner and motivational speaker, Mary Miller to Wabash County.

On Monday, April 25, starting at 1 p.m. in the Grow Wabash County conference room, Miller will facilitate an afternoon workshop entitled “Course

Corrections: Crucial Choices that Determine Direction and Destiny.”

Miller is the CEO and owner of JANCOA and has become a successful author, speaker and coach, focusing primarily on the topics of building sustainable systems for inspiring individuals to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams and mastering the balance between profession-

al and personal lives.

During the workshop, Miller will discuss how companies can stand out in the competitive job market, become agents of inspiration for their current employees, as well as how to balance expectations with reality while inspiring team members to work to their fullest potential.

“Grow Wabash County prides itself on tailoring our

programming to the interests and needs of our investors to help them grow and thrive in Wabash County,” Keith Gillenwater, president and CEO of Grow Wabash County, said.

This event is free for Grow Wabash County investors to attend and $15 for non-investors. It will begin at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 25, in the Grow Wabash County conference room.

the surrounding communities and make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our patients.”

Among Potempa’s extensive nursing background and operational leadership experience, she successfully led Mercyhealth to its second system-wide Magnet designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2019.

Prior to her multiple nursing leadership roles at Mercyhealth, she served as service line director for critical care and

cardiopulmonary services at Provena Mercy Medical Center.

“Deb’s experience in hospital operations, paired with her vast clinical nursing background, enable her to lead Parkview Wabash Hospital with a thorough understanding of patients’ and coworkers’ needs,” said Rick Henvey, president, Healthcare Operations, Parkview Health.

“Under her leadership, this incredible team will surely continue to thrive in delivering on Parkview’s brand promise of excel-

lent care for every person, every day.”

Potempa holds a Master of Science degree in Nursing from St. Xavier University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from DePaul University, both in Chicago. She is a board-certified nurse executive – advanced, and a graduate of The Kellogg School’s Executive Education Program for Nurse Leaders.

She is also a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American Organization of Nurse Leaders.

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Food Services Director Becky Bradley, at right, comments during the Staff Spotlight presentation for Food Services Manager Amanda Rhoads March 22. Photo provided

MSD board honors Food Services Manager

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com

A professional food critic may very well have taken interest in the staff spotlight at Metropolitan School District of Wabash County’s regular board of trustees meeting March 22.

The regular award, given to a MSDWC employee at each meeting, was presented to Food Services Manager Amanda Rhoads, who serves at both Northfield Jr.-Sr. High School and Sharp Creek Elementary School.

Nominated by Food Services Director Becky Bradley, Rhoads was lauded for the quality of meals served at the schools she oversees.

“I know that during Covid, we had to make a lot of changes,” said Superintendent Mike Keaffaber.

“You made thousands and thousands of meals, and I always knew that when I went to Northfield, it was

very positive.”

Sharp Creek Elementary Principal Joel Martin commented on meal quality as well.

“I know that we share Amanda with the junior-senior high,” Martin said, “but I have said that we have better food than any school I’ve ever worked in, and we have pleasant people working with our food and it’s just a good situation. I’m very impressed, and when you try the fish sticks, you let the kids vote and I thought that was really neat that you let the kids weigh in.”

During the presentation, Bradley said Rhoads earned the honor not only through professionalism, but also due to her personality.

“She shows a positive attitude when it comes to her job, and is willing to help others and lead by example,” said Bradley. “A good example of this was last year,

with Covid. “We had food shortages, paper supply shortages, staffing shortages,” continued Bradley, adding that Rhoads handled these challenges “like a trooper.” Bradley continued, “she never let it phase her or get her down. She always has a smile on her face and keeps a positive attitude. I couldn’t ask for a better employee.”

Rhoads said “I’m just glad that I have a job to come to every day that I love. I have a great staff that helps me out too. All my ladies are wonderful.”

Dates have been set for the 2022 Midwest Eye Consultants SelfReliance Awards.

Applications and instructions are currently being distributed to guidance counselors at each of the county’s high schools.

High school seniors may also go online to fill out an application at www.midwesteyeconsultants.com/selfreliance.

Applicants will need to have their applications completed and returned to their guidance counselor

by Monday, April 11, 2022.

The county-wide awards program is sponsored and funded by Midwest Eye Consultants and administered by the Wabash Kiwanis Club. The awards honor seniors who have exhibited selfreliance to achieve personal and educational goals. Selfreliance may involve overcoming difficult life circumstances or it may result in using initiative to establish projects that benefit their community or the global community.

This year Midwest Eye Consultants and

the Wabash Kiwanis Club are proud to provide each of the four recipients with a cash award of $1,000. The Wabash Kiwanis Club coordinates and con-

ducts the selection process by reviewing the applications, interviewing the finalists, and organizing the awards presentation.

Again, the award

program is designed to honor those seniors who have done the best with what he or she has, while accomplishing worthy goals.

Except for children of Kiwanis members and children of Midwest Eye Consultants’ employees, all high school seniors in Wabash County are eligible to compete.

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Wabash Carnegie Public Library joins Indiana Digital Library

As Wabash continues to adapt to a newer normal, new services and traditional favorites are all happening at the library.

The Wabash Carnegie Public Library is now part of the Indiana Digital Library through Overdrive.

According to Cody Abbott, WCPL Circulation Manager, this will give patrons a larger selection of materials on Overdrive and through their mobile app, Libby.

To use this new collection, go into your preferred application (Overdrive or Libby) and add a new library card.

When searching for Wabash Carnegie Public Library, select the option that is also labeled Indiana Digital Library. Your holds and current checkouts should be

available for you there. Should you run into any problems adding this new collection, message or call us and we will be happy to help. You can always bring your device into the library if you need assistance, as well.

The library has launched a podcast, created and developed by Rachel Castle, Community Outreach Coordinator, and Laura Beutler, Youth Services Assistant. Rachel and Laura discuss literary interests, new books, and what is happening at the library. The podcast, The Bookmark, is a fun and easy way to learn about the library. It is available to stream online at anchor.fm/wabashcarnegielibrary or to download on Spotify, Apple pod-

casts, Google podcasts and more.

“As two selfdescribed podcast super fans, The Bookmark is a dream for both Laura and I to produce,” said Castle.

“We look forward to sharing our love of books and our library with everyone every month.”

In-person programming has returned and is going strong both for children, teens, adults. For elementary-aged kids, the library hosts Kids Book Club and Chapter Book Club monthly. Kids Book Club is for beginning readers while Chapter Book Club caters to those who read chapter books easily on their own.

Participants will talk about the book as well as performing other activities based around the book’s theme.

Copies of these selections are avail-

able monthly in the Children’s Room for free, so stop in to grab yours and register your kids to join the fun.

Homeschool Science Club meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month and features a guest speaker or special activity. Teens can join us on the third Thursday evening of each month at 6:30 pm for a special craft.

For adults, Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month. The spring series, It Hits Different, focuses on classic children’s literature studied through the lens of adult perspective.

Copies of each month’s selection are available for sale at the upstairs desk. Meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month is WCPL Craft Club, intend-

Salamonie to host senior lunch The monthly Salamonie Senior Luncheon will be held at noon on Monday April 4, at the Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center.

Anyone age 50 or older is welcome to attend.

Interpretive Naturalist Eva Webb will give an overview of the Forest School Experience.

The program begins with a carry-in meal at noon. Guests should bring a side dish to share, a beverage, and their own table service.

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Rachel Castle and Laura Beutler have launched a podcast for the Wabash Carnegie public Library. Photo provided ed for those over the age of 18.

Supplies for all craft clubs are provided and registration is required to ensure there are enough materials on hand. Teen and adult craft kits are also available for pickup, if you are not able to meet with us in person.

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St. Bernard school big part of Gribben family’s lives Kathy Swan winners for Wabash Middle School were (from left) 8th grader Will Brewer, 5th grader Baelee Noland, 6th grader Makenzie Krieger and 7th grader Brianna Martin. The winners are pictured with the members of the Wabash City Schools board of trustees and Superintendent Dr. Amy Sivley, far right. Photo provided

City Schools board bestows more Kathy Swan awards

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperof wabash.com

Wabash City Schools’ board of trustees heard presentations March 21 from a handful of educators singing the praises of local students in the name of a former teacher.

The Kathy Swan Awards are presented to students at every grade level. At a board meeting earlier this month, high school recipients were honored. However, senior award winner Brenden Rowan was unable to attend and was honored before middle school recipients March 21.

“Even as an 8th grader, I was impressed with his stage presence and his desire to be his best in his performance,” said Wabash High School Choral Director Mark Nevill of Rowan. “It has been my pleasure to watch Brenden grow and excel in all things musically.”

Wabash Middle School Principal Mattern introduced the teachers who would present the middle school awards.

Alyson Keefer, a fifth-grade teacher at WMS, told the board and the audience why her grade’s recipient, Baelee Noland, deserved to be honored.

“In the classroom, Bailey shows respect to all of her classmates and teachers,” said Keefer. “She is mature beyond her years and has a strong moral sense. She always embraces the responsibilities required to maintain her excellent grades. She extends herself to help others in her class.”

Keefer also described Noland as a fierce competitor in both soccer and volleyball and added “above all, her noticeably pleasant disposition and positive attitude is what makes her stand out in a crowd.”

Teacher Courtney Backer presented Makenzie Krieger with the sixth-grade honor.

“We feel she is a true definition of what the award is about,” said Backer, describ-

ing the 12-year-old as someone who lights up a room. “She is so kind to everyone,” Backer continued. “She is a model student, both in and out of the classroom. She definitely is a silent leader and students strive to be just like her.”

Backer said Krieger recently moved out of the school corporation and said she was glad to see her and was pleased her former student could attend the meeting to be honored.

Joey Till, a teacher at the 7th-grade level for WMS, presented the award to 13-year-old Brianna Martin.

“This is probably the first rabbit farmer that we’ve ever had as a Kathy Swan award winner, so that’s kinda cool,” said Till. “The greatest gift you could ever have as a teacher is to have someone like Bree in your class. To say that she’s a hard worker is really an understatement. The coolest thing we’ve learned about Bree is that she raises kids up. I can put Bree with the biggest knucklehead, challenging kid I have in my room and they’re going to be good.”

Till said part of his job is to figuratively put out fires.

“There’s never a fire at Bree’s table. I know Bree is going to teach them whatever they’re missing.”

Teacher Ben Backer described William Brewer as a comeback story for the 8thgrade award.

“I’ve had the pleasure of being with this young man for the last three years, so when we talked as an 8th-grade team who we thought embodied the Kathy Swan Award, someone who had overcome adversity and moved to a place of thriving, there was no other person we could think of than Will Brewer,” said Backer. “When Will first came to Wabash City Schools as a sixth grader it was a bit of a struggle. Will struggled his sixth grade year and really lacked a sense of confidence. Really, by his mullet, you can tell that is no longer a problem.”

St. Bernard School is celebrating its centennial year in 2022.

The school is hosting an event for all alumni, parents, and families of the school on August 20th. Leading up to the event we’re honored to share memories of some of our alumni.

Below is a tribute from the Gribben family.

Mike Gribben said St. Bernard school has been a major part of his family for many years.

My parent’s decision to send us(brothers Jamie, Class of ’76; Joe, Class of ’86; and myself Class of “78) to this parochial school was very instrumental in our early childhood academic and Christian development,” he said. “My mother (Class of ’53) also attended St. Bernard, so we have multiple generations which attended this school.

“As I look back on our time in this great school, my memory takes me back to attending church before school and how important it was to start each day.

This was a great way to honor God and come together as a class and school.”

Gribben said he often thinks of Sisters Xavier/Patricia, Anthony, Veronica and Floretta, as well as the many lay teachers, for being strict disciplinarians and how they set the tone for honoring God in everything we do and also in knowing right from wrong.

“I still practice these principles in my everyday life and have tried to

pass this on to my children,” he said.

“I really believe this is something missing in today’s society.

“There are too many great memories to list them all; however, some of best memories are from the birthday parties in the classroom where our parents would bring in treats to share with classmates, the annual event where we would sell candy to help raise money for the school, the class plays which we all participated in, participating in and winning the city championship in football and basketball in 6th grade (‘78), the year-end field trip

to the Rauh farm where we spent the majority of the day eating lots of food and playing in the creek and last, but not least, the lifelong friendships that were made and

are still very strong to this day. This is a true testament as to the value these great Catholic families believed in a Catholic education.

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A small school has giant dreams “Twin Towers, Laos escapees, Farm kids, Coaches’ sons.”

That’s how Ray Moscowitz, my mentor at the Wabash Plain Dealer, described the 1989-1990 Northfield boys basketball team in his book “Small School, Giant Dream: A Year of Hoosier High School Hoopla.”

My family was introduced to the “Twin Towers” – Joe and Jon Ross – several years earlier. My son, Rich, was in the fourth grade at St. Bernard’s Catholic School.

Though small for his age and born in Oakland, Calif., he was already a true Hoosier and wanted to play basketball. Normally, only fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders would be on Coach Chuck Dwyer’s

County Sports Legends Where are they today?

By Roy Church team. But that year, there were two very tall thirdgraders who were allowed to play.

Yep, you got it – Joe and Jon Ross. I don’t know how tall (or short) Rich was, but he looked like 3-foot tall (or short) compared to those two. Of course, so did everyone else on the team – maybe even the coach.

Naturally, Rich was a guard. And it was the guards’ job to bring the ball up court, find some-

body to take a shot and let the “Twin Towers” keep getting the rebounds and putting it back up until it fell through the net.

Once St. B’s had it on the backboard, it was as good as in the net.

The twins couldn’t dunk yet, but it was only a matter of time.

The “Laos escapees” were Peck and Noi Chay, who came to Wabash under the sponsorship of the First United Methodist Church and lived on Sinclair Street just two houses down from the church’s back door.

The Chay boys and the rest of the family – all eight of them – escaped the communist regime in Laos in 1977 and spent two years in Thailand, waiting to come to the United States. That

happened in 1979.

One of the “Farm boys” was Brad Hampton and the two “Coaches’ sons” were Troy Miller and Nathan Winegardner.

Brad’s father, Bob, was very active on the Wabash sports scene; Troy’s dad, Charlie, was a Northfield football coach; and Nathan’s dad, Craig, was head baseball coach and assistant principal at Northfield.

The brains behind the 19891990 team belonged to Head Coach Steve McClure, starting his fourth season at the helm, and Steve Desper, the best “assistant” coach anybody could ask for. He was starting his 14th season as a boys basketball coach at Northfield, 13th as “assistant.”

In his first year

as head coach, McClure’s Norsemen won their first sectional title since 1970 (the twins’ older brother, Rob, was his center) and came into the 1989-90 season with a 56-14 record in his first head coaching gig.

In his one year as “interim head coach,” Desper’s team won the school’s first county tourney title.

Not a bad combination to have going into a season most schools the size of Northfield (382 students at the time) only dream about – repeating the “Milan Miracle” of 1954.

The previous year, Northfield went 23-2, won another sectional crown, but lost to No.1-ranked and undefeated Marion in the regional final at Marion.

Based on that and a

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solid list of returnees, the Norsemen were ranked No.9 in the Hoosier Basketball magazine’s preseason poll and The Associated Press had them at No. 16.

And, remember, this was back in the day when there was only one class in basketball. The “little dawgs” played with the “big dawgs.”

Of course, by now, Northfield had its own “big dawgs” – Joe and Jon Ross. After being heavily

recruited by Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Vanderbilt, Purdue and Northwestern, the twins announced their plans to play for Digger Phelps and Notre Dame before the season started.

After a 3-0 start, the Norse were knocked off by Three Rivers Conference foe Tippecanoe Valley, 78-64. The next day, The Shirt Shed flew the team to Ohio University to play in the McDonald’s-Days Inn Classic. The Norse defeated Wellston, the host team, and Joe Ross was named Player of the Game.

Then they reeled off nine more straight wins, including winning the Wabash County Tourney over Wabash, 88-67. In the semifinals, Continued on Page 14

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Wabash Musicale has March meeting

The new officers of P.E.O. Chapter DK. Photo provided

PEO chapter installs officers P.E.O. Chapter DK of North Manchester met at the North Manchester Center for History for their regular monthly meeting on March 15, 2022.

This was the first meeting that took place without any restrictions since COVID protocols were put in place in March of 2020.

The main order of business was the celebration of outgoing officers and the installation of incoming officers with some officers continuing to fulfill their present duties.

Those who have served and will be serving are as follows: President-incoming Linda Glass /outgoing Kathy Blocher Vice President Lisa Ulrey Recording Secretary - Kathie Sites

Corresponding Secretary - incoming Terri Camp /outgoing Marlene Richter Treasurer incoming Sue Meyer /outgoing Linda Glass Chaplain - Gay Ingold Guard - incoming Shelly Strobel /outgoing Sue Meyer Chapter DK has been blessed to have sisters who willingly serve for the good of the chapter. Before the April meeting, past and newly installed officers will plan to have a one on one transitional meeting to transfer materials and ensure a great start to the coming year.

Kathy Blocher, who has led the chapter throughout the past two years of dealing with the Covid-19 protocols, received thanks.

She helped the sisterhood through Zoom meetings, a virtual initiation and successful fundraising despite difficult limitations.

Chapter DK looks forward to once again having program presentations with the theme for the coming year of Love, Purity, Faith, Justice, and Truth.

P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization dedicated to promoting the education of women.

Wabash Musicale met March 22 at the Christ United Methodist Church with 19 members and one guest present.

Susie Jones opened the meeting by reading a poem she had written about the joy of being in Musicale.

Carolyn Eppley and Minda Lehman started the program with an organ/piano duet of “Be Thou My Vision,” an Irish

folk melody, arranged by Mark Hayes and Marvin Gaspard.

Peggy Coppler and Pat Cassiday sang in Latin “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” by Antonio Vivaldi, written in the 1700s.

They were accompanied by Carolyn Eppley.

Joel Raney arranged the organ/piano duet of “Kum Ba Yah” in six parts, performed by Carolyn

and Minda. Pat Cassiday sang “Thee Will I Love”, a hymn of adoration and praise and accompanied by Peggy.

Peggy and Pat sang in French one of the most famous opera duets “Flower Duet” from the opera “Lakme,” composed by Leo Delibes. Carolyn accompanied.

Carolyn and Minda returned for the final number

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”, arranged by Mark Hayes and Marvin Gaspard.

A short business meeting followed.

New officers are President Susie Jones, Vice President Sarah See, and SecretaryTreasurer Luvernia Wilson.

There will be no Musicale Guest Night in April because of too many conflicts.

YMCA plans Lunch & Learn The Wabash County YMCA will host an upcoming Lunch and Learn Program.

The Lunch and Learn Program is free for the community and begins on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 12:15-1 p.m. at the Wabash County YMCA, 500 S. Cass St. in Wabash.

Participants will receive a free lunch on behalf of

Crossroads Bank and will have the opportunity to learn about finan-

cial management.

Topics include: Credit Reports & Scores, Buying a

Home, How to Budget, Managing Debt, and more!

The program will take place monthly on the third Tuesday of every month, ending on Jan. 17, 2023.

Participation is limited to 14 guests.

Register for a spot by contacting the Wabash County YMCA at 260-5639622 or Jana Thibos at jthibos@wabashcountyymca.org.

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Wayne E. Nordmann, 87 Retired from Container Corp.

Nov. 20, 1934 – March 22, 2022 Wayne E. Nordmann, 87, North Manchester, formerly of Roann, passed away on March 22, 2022, at Peabody Healthcare in North Manchester.

The son of Adolf J. and Iva I. (Bolinger) Nordmann, Wayne was born Nov. 20, 1934, in Disko.

After graduating from Laketon High School in 1953, Wayne went on to work at Container Corporation in Wabash for the next 42 years, retiring in 1997. He married the love of his life, Earlene Conley on July 28, 1956 and the two were blessed with three sons; David, Danny, and Mark. Wayne was a wonderful husband and father who always provided for his family. He taught his children the value of hard work and led by example.

After retiring in 1997, Wayne was able to spend more time enjoying his hobbies.

He was an avid gardener and fisherman.

Wayne enjoyed going to the sale barn in Rochester and raised caves for many years in his younger years. He and his wife attended of Olive Branch Church of God in Miami County for many years.

The loving memory of Wayne E. Nordmann will be forever cherished by his wife, Earlene (Conley) Nordmann, North Manchester; sons, David W. (Louise) Nordmann, North Manchester, and Mark A. (Lisa) Nordman, Burket; brothers, Frank A. (Barbara) Nordman, Wabash, Dr. Paul J. Nordman, Lebanon, and Johnson I. (Carol) Nordman, Cassville; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgrandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolf J. and Iva I. (Bolinger) Nordmann; one son, Dr. Danny K. Nordmann, who passed away on Sept. 14, 2020; brothers, Adolf Nordman Jr. and Truman Nordman; sisters, Lois M. Teeter and Novella A. Nordman.

Family and friends may call Sunday, March 27, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will be Monday, March 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at McKee Mortuary with calling beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. Burial is at Fairview Cemetery in Servia.

Those who wish to honor the memory of Wayne Nordmann, memorial contributions may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice, 7221 Engle Road, Suite 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.

The family of Wayne Nordmann has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

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Stephen Jones, 82

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Jack J. Francis, 94

Loved nature

U.S. Army veteran

July 1, 1939 – March 17, 2022

Nov. 27, 1927 – March 25, 2022

Stephen Guffin Jones, 82, of Wabash, passed away March 17, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, after a long brave battle with Parkinson’s, with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Wabash, on July 1, 1939, to Edward Kemp Jones and Martha Biggerstaff Jones.

Stephen was known for his love of family, learning, fishing, writing, cooking, storytelling, sense of humor, endless curiosity, and his love for nature, where he was most content. Stephen was an Ottercreek Steelheader.

Stephen is survived by three daughters, Anne (Todd) Titus of Wabash, Julia (Jay) Tate of North Manchester, and Sandra Grigsby of Fort Wayne. He leaves behind three grandchildren, whom he adored: Katherine Tate of Indianapolis, Kyle Grigsby of Indianapolis, and Blake Grisby of Fort Wayne, and his brother Edward K. “Pete” Jones of Wabash.

He was proceeded in death by his wife Sandra “World’s Best Mom” Jones and his parents.

“Something has spoken to me in the night... and told me that I shall die, I know not where. Saying: ‘(Death is) to lose the earth you know for greater knowing; to lose the life you have, for greater life; to leave the friends you loved, for greater loving; to find a land more kind than home, more large than earth.’ “ -Thomas Wolfe A private family ceremony will take place at a later date.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with Stephen Jones’ final arrangements.

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

Ross Trump, 92 Former NHS band director May 23, 1929 – March 21, 2022 Ross Eldon Trump, 92, of rural North Manchester, died at 9:32 p.m., Monday, March 21, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

He was born on May 23, 1929, in Marshall County to Orville H. and Ada (Way) Trump.

Ross was a 1947 graduate of Lapaz High School, received his B.S. degree from Marion College, and his master’s from Ball State University. He married Norma Fanning at the Walnut Church of the Brethren in Argus, on Aug. 30, 1953, and she survives. He was the band director at Northfield High School, retiring after 36 years. Ross was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. His life was dedicated to evangelical music.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Trump of rural North Manchester; three sons, Duane (Cathy) Trump of Wabash, Gary (Stephanie) Trump of Lexington, Michigan, and Bruce (Lisa) Trump of Wabash; daughter-in-law, Kathy Trump of Wabash; 10 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Stephen David Trump, two brothers, one sister.

Funeral services were Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, 2147 N. State Road 15, Wabash, with Bill Bussard officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Friday, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Bachelor Creek Church of Christ or Northfield High School Band Department.

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

Jack J. Francis, 94, of Wabash, died at 1:45 a.m., Friday, March 25, 2022, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

He was born on Nov. 27, 1927, in Hoopeston, Ill., to Charles Delbert and Benita N. “Beni” (Vaughn) Francis.

Jack was a graduate of Lafayette Jeff High School, attended Purdue University, and was a U.S. Army veteran.

He married Marjorie Cheek in Kempton, on Aug. 10, 1953. In 1961, Jack and Marge, opened the Francis Shoppe in Wabash. He was a salesman for Bowman Products, and founded South Side Supply in 1972.

He also worked for the Hoosier Lottery, and owned and operated Jack’s Antiques. Jack was a member of the Wabash Presbyterian Church and the Wabash Elks Lodge. He was a former member of the American Legion Post 15 and the V.F.W. Post 286, both of Wabash.

Jack enjoyed talking to people, spending time with his family, collecting coins, antiques, and Wabash and U.S. History.

He loved Wabash.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Francis of Wabash; two daughters, Sherri (Mike) Elward of Roann, and Terri (Ken) Ahlfeld of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Matt (Emily) Ahlfeld of Noblesville, Natalie (Eric) Pieczkowski of Hinsdale, Ill., Stacy (Scott) Snively of Zionsville, Shawn (Stacy) Ahlfeld of Fort Thomas, Ky., Nicole (Kip) Chase of Indianapolis, Ryan Elward of Roann, and Jennifer (Mike) O’Neill of Shawnee, Kan., 20 greatgrandchildren, and many extended members of the Cheek family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Gene Francis.

Visitation was Monday, March 28, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Funeral services will be private.

Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

Tina Hapner, 57 Feb. 16, 1955 – March 26, 2022 Tina Marie Hapner, 57, North Manchester, died March 26, 2022.

Celebration of life planned 5 p.m. April 2 at Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, handled arrangements

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Vonda Kelsey, 67

Patrick Schloot, 40

Retired CNA Dec. 2, 1952 – March 21, 2022

Aug. 28, 1981 – March 21, 2022

Vonda Lynn Kelsey, 67, South Whitley, passed away March 21, 2022, at Parkview Whitley Memorial Hospital in Columbia City.

The daughter of Jack and Mary (Ball) Gatchel, Vonda was born Dec. 2, 1954, in Wabash.

After graduating from Wabash High School in 1973, Vonda worked on an assembly line at Singer Controls in North Manchester, where she spent 20 years. She then changed fields and became a CNA. Her compassionate, caring personality made her a great asset to Peabody Retirement Community for many years and then Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne. Vonda had a strong work ethic and would often outwork people half her age. After 15 years as a CNA, she retired in 2006.

While Vonda enjoyed her work, nothing compared to the love she had for her daughters, Michelle and Amy, and her companion of 34 years, David Hagan. She possessed a strong faith and had a soft spot for all animals, especially her cat, Butterscotch, and her dog, Buggzy. In her free time, she enjoyed watching Indiana University and the Chicago Cubs. Vonda will be remembered her for her infectious laugh, outspoken nature, and spirited personality.

The loving memory of Vonda Lynn Kelsey will be forever cherished by her mother, Mary Gatchel, Wabash; daughter, Michelle (Mari Adkins) Wakefield, North Manchester; companion, David Hagan, South Whitley; brothers, David (Mary) Gatchel, Steve (Cathy) Gatchel, and Greg (Tammy) Gatchel, all of Wabash; and sisters, Marcia Johnson and Julie (Mark) Coon, both of Wabash.

Vonda was preceded in death by her father, Jack Gatchel, and one daughter, Amy Lynn Guthrie, who passed away on Aug. 5, 2020.

Visitation and services were Saturday, March 26, 2022, from 3-5 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Pastor J.P. Freeman officiated.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Vonda Lynn Kelsey, memorial contributions may be made to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave., Wabash, IN 46992.

The family of Vonda Kelsey has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Brenton ‘Brent’ Archer, 65 Worked at Manchester U April 9, 1956 – March 21. 2022

Brenton E. “Brent” Archer, 65, North Manchester, passed away March 21, 2022.

Memorial is at 2 p.m. April 23 in the Jo Young Switzer Center, Manchester University, North Manchester.

McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Worked as welder Patrick Allen Schloot, 40, of Wabash, died Monday, March 21, 2022, at his home.

He was born on Aug. 28, 1981, in Rensselaer, to William James Schloot and Karen (Lankford) Schloot Shearer.

Patrick was a 2000 graduate of South Newton High School, in Newton County. He was a welder and worked for Metal Source in Wabash.

Patrick was an avid outdoorsman and a beloved son, brother, uncle, dad, and friend.

He enjoyed fishing hunting, camping, cooking and grilling.

Patrick also enjoyed vegetable and spice gardening. He loved music and played the guitar. Patrick built and worked on scooters, and was an excellent mechanic. He was notorious prankster and a good friend to many.

He is survived by his father, William James Schloot of rural Fowler; mother, Karen Lankford of Wabash; five children, Xavier Sebastian Schloot, Landon Alexander Schloot, and Vincent Carbon Schloot, all of Mooresville, Parker James Schloot of Rensselaer, and Victoria Scarlet Petty of Wabash; brother, William Johnathan “BJ” Schloot of St. Joe, Mich.; sister, Heide Ann (Joshua) Martin of Wabash; and his grandmother, Betty Lou Lankford of Wabash; and six nieces and nephews, who loved him dearly.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Carbon Lankford Jr., and Phyllis and William A. Schloot, and two uncles, Carbon Earl Lankford, and Robert Allen Schloot.

Services will be private. Feel free to contact family for details.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is New Beginnings Ministries.

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

Barbara Steele, 75 Enjoyed gospel music Oct. 18, 1946 – March 21, 2022 Barbara Sue Steele, 75, of Wabash, died at 5:19 p.m., Monday, March 21, 2022, at her home.

She was born on Oct. 18, 1946, in Van Lear, Ky., to Frank and Ruby (Ramey) Perkins.

Sue was a homemaker and a member of the Wabash Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, listening to gospel music, and watching television ministries.

She is survived by four children, Michelle Case, Tammi Keefer, Cindy Steele, and James (Heather) Steele, all of Wabash; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Jimmy (Alice Faye) Perkins of Wabash, Roger (Ruby) Perkins of Madison, Ga., Sheila (Ken) Jennings of Athens, Ga., Lisa Perkins and Dorothy (Robert) Ratliff, both of Watkinsville, Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and three sisters.

Visitation and funeral services were Monday, March 28, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.

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

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Rose Marie Ducharme, 75 Worked as LPN Dec. 5, 1946 – March 18, 2022 Rose Marie Ducharme, 75, of LaFontaine, formerly of Elkhart, died at 7:33 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born on Dec. 5, 1946, in Pen Argyl, Pa., to Peter Lewis Jr. and Carmella (Demarcantino) Ducharme.

Rose Marie was a graduate of St. Pius High School in Pennsylvania and a graduate of the Eastern North Hampton School of Nursing. She was a licensed practical nurse, and worked for Dr. Ryan Matherly Family Practice and River Oaks OBGYN, both of Elkhart; Christopher Quinn of Granger; and St. Paul’s Catholic School in Marion.

Rose Marie was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Marion. She was also a member of Silver Sneakers, and volunteered her time with the Elkhart Hospice.

Rose Marie enjoyed watercolors and her dogs, Benji and Dallas.

She is survived by two children, Michell (Pete) Dupont of LaFontaine, and Richard J. (Heather Martin) Keen, III of Dresden, Maine; three grandchildren, Alora (Kaleb) Coss of LaFontaine, Toby Zboray of Dresden, and Lonnie Zboray of Surry, Maine; two great-grandsons, Steele Joseph Coss and Diesel Soloman Coss, both of LaFontaine; brothers and sisters, Rudy (Kathy) Ducharme of San Diego, Calif., Pat (Sherwood) Labar of Mount Bethel, Pa., Peter (Barb) Ducharme III of Golden Hill, Ore., Andrew (Gloria) Ducharme of Bangor, Pa., Sharon Mack and Mary Lou (Lee) Steele, both of Mount Bethel; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Susan Frable, and her niece Christina Roberts.

A memorial service took place Friday, March 25, 2022 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1031 W Kem Rd, Marion, with Father Ted Rothrock. Inurnment will be in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Elkhart County Hospice.

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

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Barbara Lorraine Slifer, 84 Retired from Manchester College Aug. 24, 1937 – March 23, 2022

Barbara Lorraine Slifer died at her home in North Manchester, on March 23, 2022, at age 84.

She was born Aug. 24, 1937 in Milledgeville, Carroll County, Ill., to Howard and Beulah (Shilling) Slifer. She was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Lawrence H. Slifer, Sr., and Marilyn (Kitzmiller) Slifer; her parents; nephew Larry Slifer; and great-nephew Robert A. Linton, Jr. Lorraine’s early childhood years were spent with her parents and brother on a farm near Lanark, Ill. When she was in fourth grade her family moved to nearby Polo and she graduated from Polo Community High School in 1955 with 54 other classmates.

Lorraine moved to North Manchester in 1957 to attend Manchester College and remained in the community she loved the rest of her life. After obtaining a two-year degree in Secretarial Studies from Manchester, she started working at the college as secretary to the Dean of Students.

Lorraine remained at the college her entire working career, retiring after 47 years, where her final position was Administrative Assistant to the Office of Student Development. She collected a lifetime of student practical jokes and, at her surprise retirement party in 2002 was awarded, among other gifts, the desk she had used for 47 years.

Lorraine kept in touch with many of the students whom she came to know while working at Manchester and was always thrilled to learn of their successes. She could recount their names, the year they graduated and something special about each person. Lorraine had many humorous stories to share about her time at Manchester College as well as more serious stories from living through the on-campus and societal changes of the latter half of the 20th century.

Lorraine was an active member of Zion Lutheran in North Manchester, editing the church newsletter, keeping some of the church records, leading a women’s Bible study group, and helping with the church library. She was an avid reader, sharing books with friends and donating many to the public library’s book sale. Lunches with friends were regular entries on Lorraine’s calendar. She was a cat lover, taking in a stray cat who sought her out, and naming her Kitty — a great companion during the last years of her life.

Family was important to Lorraine. She often drove to Illinois to spend time with her brother and his wife and with her nieces and their families, and was looking forward to moving to Sterling, Ill., to live with niece Laurie (Slifer) Free and husband Bill. Lorraine had many friends in the North Manchester community and maintained ties with several high school and college classmates.

Lorraine is survived by niece Sandra Slifer, Rockford, Ill.; three nieces and their husbands, Laurie and William Free, Sterling Ill.; Barbara and Robert Linton, Sterling Ill.; Valarie and Daniel Stallings, Rockford, Ill.; 12 great-nieces and nephews; 20 great-great nieces and nephews; and six great-great-great nieces and nephews.

Calling is on Tuesday, March 29, from 1-3 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 113 W. Main St., North Manchester, with a service to follow. Graveside services will be held in Sterling, Illinois at a later date.

Preferred memorials are to Manchester University, 604 E. College Ave, North Manchester IN 46962. A scholarship will be established at the university in Lorraine’s name.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester.

Robert L. Prosser Jr., 83 Robert L. Prosser Jr., 83, of Wabash, passed away at 4:12 p.m. on March 25, 2022, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born in DeKalb County on Dec. 18, 1938, to Robert Sr. and Dorothy (Close) Prosser. He married Inez Beard on Jan. 4, 1958. They have been married 64 years.

She survives.

Per Robert’s request there will be no services. McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with arrangements Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

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Georgia VanMeter, 84 Worked as school cook June 26, 1937 – March 25, 2022 Georgia R. VanMeter, 84, of Wabash, and Jessie VanMeter; 16 great-grandchilpassed away at 1:57 a.m. on, March 25, dren, and one sister, Rinthy Cluff of Sue 2022, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

St. Marie, Mich.

She was born to Shannon B. and Lola She is proceeded in death by one grand(Murphy) Norton on son, Brady Eltzroth, three brothers, June 26, 1937, in Charles, Ernie, and Greg Norton, and one Haiti, Mo. sister, Sharon Kennedy.

Georgia married Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Thomas VanMeter Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at McDonald on Sept. 8, 1956; he Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, survives. She was a with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. homemaker and Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns worked at Chippewa Cemetery in Wabash.

Visitation for family and friends will be and Metro North 2 hours prior to the funeral service from Schools as a cook, noon-2 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral she also worked at home.

J.C. Penny in the catPreferred memorials are to be directed alog department. to the Wabash County Animal Shelter in Georgia is survived by her husband, care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

Thomas VanMeter of Wabash; two sons, McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Perry (Deborah) VanMeter of Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been LaFontaine, Scott VanMeter of Garrett, one daughter, Mrs. Shanna (Michael) trusted with Georgia VanMeter’s final Eltzroth of Wabash; five grandchildren, arrangements.

Kevin Eltzroth, Mellissa Spencer, Online condolences may be sent to the Brandon VanMeter, Joshua VanMeter, family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Peggy Coffman, 69 Owned Red Barn Elephant Ears May 17, 1952 – March 26, 2022 Peggy Ann Coffman, 69, of rural of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Jared (Marie) Wabash, died at 7:31 a.m., Saturday, Coffman of Wabash, Kara (Mike) March 26, 2022, at her home.

Ravenscroft of Macy, Indiana, Andrew She was born on May 17, 1952, to Paul (Sarah) Coffman of Greentown, Indiana, and Barbara Sue (Heiney) Bevelhimer.

Jesse (Katrina) Coffman of Centerville, A beloved wife and mother of eight, Ohio, Garrett (Mallory) Coffman of Peggy was a 1970 Waterville, New York, and Ben (Kendra) graduate of North Coffman of Rexburg, Idaho; 28 grandchilMiami High School dren, 2 great grandchildren, sisters and and received her BS brothers, Susan (Susan Tinker) from BYU. She marBevelhimer of Muncie, Indiana, Mark ried Samuel “Sam” Bevelhimer of Oakridge, Tennessee, Coffman in Provo, Paula (Mark) Brown of Logansport, Utah, on Sept. 3, Indiana, and Joe (Tracy) Bevelhimer of 1974.

Indianapolis, step-mother, Eve (Faust) She owned and Bevelhimer of Warsaw and step sister operated Red Barn Jan Taylor of North Webster.

Elephant Ears for 51 She was preceded in death by her paryears. Peggy was a ents. member of the Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Thursday, March 31, 2022, at GrandstaffSaints in Huntington, and taught youth Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 religious classes for several years. She Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Bishop enjoyed geneology, traveling, fishing, hikNathan Haupert officiating. Burial will be ing, and attending her children and in LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends grandchildren’s activities. She also may call 4-7 pm Wednesday, at the funeral enjoyed quilting and made quilts for all of home. her grandchildren.

Preferred memorial is Parkinson’s She is survived by her husband, Samuel Foundation.

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Gene Dyson, 79 Worked in construction Nov. 24, 1942 – March 23, 2022

North Manchester Public Safety Reports Arrest March 22 12:27 a.m. — Triandra K. Agee, 23, Fort Wayne was arrested for driving while suspended.

Citation March 23 2:39 p.m. — Michael S. Rusher, 67, North Manchester was cited for disregarding a stop sign and driving while suspended.

Fire Runs Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded: March 21 7:23 a.m. — responded to an alarm in the 900 block of West Hanley Road.

Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded: 5:55 p.m. — to an alarm in the 2200 block of East Street.

Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents March 17 4:11 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Brandy J. Gerrard, 37, Wabash and Clint D. Emenhiser, 44, Hudson collided at the intersection of US 24 and Falls Avenue, Wabash. Passengers in Gerrard’s vehicle, an 11-year-old male and a three-year-old male, were transported to the hospital for observation and later released. Damage up to $50,000.

March 18 5:20 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Kassity A. Simpson, 21, Wabash struck a deer at the intersection of CR 200 N and CR 100 E, Wabash. Damage up to $10,000.

7:38 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Robert D. Greer, 58, Silver Lake struck a deer on SR 114, west of CR 300 W, North Manchester. Damage up to $10,000.

March 22 7:54 a.m. — A vehicle driven by

Thomas J. Layne, 22, Urbana, struck a coyote on CR 500 N, east of CR 150 E, Lagro. Damage up to $5,000.

Arrests March 18 — Chase A. Howard, 29, South Whitley was arrested for operating under the influence of a controlled substance and four counts of causing bodily injury while under the influence of a controlled substance.

March 19 — Brian D. Eakright, 37, North Manchester was arrested for domestic battery and resisting law enforcement.

March 20 — Rodney D. Eckman, 60, Wabash was arrested for sexual misconduct with a minor.

March 20 — Shellby M. Smith, 23, LaGro was arrested on a petition to revoke probation for a false sales document.

March 20 — Daniel W. Davidson, 41, Peru was arrested on three counts of failure to appear.

March 20 — Kirsten H. Tipple, 22, Wabash was arrested on a petition to revoke pre-trial release for possession of methamphetamine and for disorderly conduct.

March 21 — Michael A. Fouts, 22, Wabash was arrested for four drug court violations and for possession of paraphernalia.

March 21 — Bryon M. Maloy, 25, Logansport was arrested for identity deception.

March 21 — Jesse Guntle, 24, Wabash was arrested for possession of a narcotic drug, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

March 22 — Julian S. Muncie, 32, Indianapolis was arrested for resisting law enforcement and possession of paraphernalia.

March 22 — Mandeep Nahar, 30, Elkhart was arrested for resisting law enforcement and possession of paraphernalia.

Holly Jo Rose, 64 Worked at Dexter Axle Feb. 18, 1958 – March 27, 2022

Holly Jo Rose, 64, of North Manchester, died at 4:50 a.m., Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born on Feb. 18, 1958, in Wabash, to Jack Thomas, Sr. and Darma Ruth (Jones) Smith.

Holly was a 1977 graduate of Southwood High School, and studied cosmetology at Heartland Career Center. On Aug. 20, 1979 she married the love of her life, Tommy Rose in Wabash; he died June 24, 2016.

Holly worked for several years as an assistant manager for Arbys, and 14 years at Dexter Axle in North Manchester.

Although a bit outspoken at times, Holly had a way of making people feel welcomed and cared for, especially the young employees in which she often served as a second mother. Before becoming sick Holly enjoyed cooking for her family, visiting Shipshewana, planting flowers, loved a good bargain, and enjoyed ‘70s

music. Although she will be missed tremendously, we take comfort knowing that mom and dad are together again and the supply of French vanilla iced coffees are endless.

She is survived by three daughters, Kelly (Mike) Kerr and Karrie (Alex) Ross, both of North Manchester, and Kristy (Greg) Benzinger of Wabash; six grandchildren, Brylee Kerr, Chase Kerr, Grady Kerr, and Spencer Kerr, all of North Manchester, Barrett Benzinger of Wabash, and Adalynn Krontz of North Manchester; sisters and brother, Debbie (James) Bartoo of Urbana, Jackie (Rick) Gardner, Jill (William) Schmalzried, Jack T. (Cathy) Smith, Jr, and Darma M. Smith, all of Wabash.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother, David Wayne Smith, and her sister, Kathy Lynn Smith.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Tyler Leland officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Friends may call 9:30 - 10:30 am Wednesday, at the funeral home.

The memorial guest book for Holly may be signed at www.grandstaff-

Gene Cole Dyson, 79, of Bunker Hill, formerly of rural North Manchester, died at 4:53 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born on Nov. 24, 1942, in Warsaw, to Wilbur Cole and Dorotha Maxine (Yarian) Dyson, and was raised by his mom and step-father, Gerald and Maxine Dyson, after his father was killed in World War II. Gene was a 1960 graduate of Roann High School and attended Manchester College.

He married Linda Roberson in Lucerne, on July 5, 1969; she died Sept. 6, 2021. Gene worked for Tate Farms in North Manchester, and also built pole barns for Burns Construction in Macy. He enjoyed golfing. Gene lived several years in Servia.

He is survived by eight children, Gene Anthony (Sharon) Dyson of Michigan, Teri Ann Brock of Lansing, Mich., Doug Mappin of South Bend, Teresa Peterson and Bryan (Dawn) Mappin, both of Rochester, Laurie Ross of Logansport, Jeff (Sheryl) Hedges of Milwaukee, Wis., and Gene Cole Dyson II of Russiaville; 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; two brothers, Ken (Bonny) Dyson of Butler, and Steven (Kim) Dyson of Corydon.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, son, Mike Mappin, and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Road, Roann. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Wednesday, at the funeral home.

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

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Wabash Middle School releases honor roll Wabash Middle School officials have announced its honor roll for the third nine weeks.

5th Grade High Honor Roll: Ayla Barber, Kasey Black, Mason Braun, Callan Cantrell, Emma Cantrell, Eliza Denney, Keaton Fairchild, Tristan Gardner, Mya Golliher, Harper Hanes, Robert Harris II, Evelyn Hipskind, Lucas Kaufman, Lillian Kelley, Brynn Lindsay, Kendylan Lochner, Victoria Lopez, Olivia Mathis, Maddox Mindach, Baelee Noland, Jake

Sailors, Kinley Strickler, Mckinley Vandlandingham, Reed Wiles 5th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Brooklyn Arrowood, Josie Bakehorn, Emmie Baker, Tayelin Bechtold, Christopher BelliMalaga, Hailey Berry, Jenna Burton, Ezekiel Byers, Devvin Cornett, Treyce Daughtry, Lillian Esslinger, Hope Fritter, Layla Garner, Aubrey Hanes, Paul Harper, Kyndal Harris-Lemaster, Leven Indrutz, Landan Johnson, Alexis Keirsey,

Maddilynn Livingston, Liam Losher, Sarah Marcum, Emily McCoart, Kaydence McCord, Chase Miller, Ava Moorman, Avionna Osborne, Evelyn Ploughe, Karter Prater, Alyssa Rose, Ian Rowe, Charlotte Selleck, Amber Shaffer, Beckett Shaw, Andrew Shepherd, Micah Spring, Sienna Stoffel, Daisy Till, Bayern Waldrep, Tyler Wardwell, Noah White 6th Grade High Honor Roll: Kaitlyn Brewer, Scarlet Brookshire, Quinnlyn Campbell, Kaylence

Cole, Riley Flack, Noah Glenn, Carly Hayslett, Alexis Indrutz, Mackenzie Krieger, Gabriel LePage, Michael LePage, Ellie Proffitt, Cooper Sapusek, Emma Selleck, Lila Selleck, Taylin Shepherd, Alyssa Sheridan, Martha Steller, Lily Stevens, Grace Teague, Beatrix Thomas 6th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Carson Amburgey, Mason Bartley, Gracie Bearman, Tip Bolen, McKenzie Border, Gunner Cressell, Ian Edmond, Hendrix

Griffith, Evelyn Grimm, Isabella Hackworth, Adrian Haughn, Carlee Honeycutt, McKenna Honeycutt, Anneleissa Lujan, Ava Lynn, Madalyn Mertz, Jabin Miles, Harrison Mills, Kamden Oswalt, Maddison Poe, Gabbriellah Rojas, Noah Sarll, Pasyn Schuler, Krysten Simmons, Mackey Sorg, Layla Stevens, Caleb Thompson, Zoe Vail, Olivia Wilkin 7th Grade High Honor Roll: Makenna Bechtold, Lucas Coffman, Chloe Cooper, Braelyn Eis, Mia

Fairchild, John Harris, Rinka Higuera, Haiden McWhirt, Clayton Shepler, Megan Snavely, Harley Zumbrun 7th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Brenda Alspach, Andi Conliff, Haylee Figert, Aiden Fishback, Kinzie Flack, Sophia France, Violet George, Grace Harrington, Paige Miller, Colin Patton, Vivien Ploughe, Mallory Tart, Averie Turner 8th Grade High Honor Roll: Ava Bishir, Kassidy

Burton, Kalli Davis, Kendall France, Haylee Friend, Drew Guenin-Hodson, Jaycee Jones, Victoria Koselke, Cooper Long, Alison McCoart, Danielle Sarll, Brett Shull, Andrea Stout, Logan Wright 8th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Karlee Bearman, Matthew Hipskind, Maya Howard, Raegan Jones, Coleson Kugler, Laney Maple, Elias Mattern, Evelyn Myers, Derek Reed, Emilie Westendorf

Emmanuel Christian announces honor roll Young A & B Honor Roll 1st Grade: Autumn Gonzales, Addison Nelson, Caleb Williams, LaBella Vandivier 2nd Grade: Cambree Hawkins, Cole Unger 3rd Grade: Adalyn Carver 4th Grade: Barrett Benzinger,

Noah Kelley, Beckett Monroe, Gavin Moore, Gabriel West, Olivia Willis 5th Grade: Alaina Kinsey, Zander McKnight 6th Grade: Alison Niccum, Emma Smelser Jr./Sr. High Principal’s List 7th Grade: Zion

Square dance lessons available Western square dance lessons will be held during the spring this year, beginning on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in North Manchester.

The lessons are being sponsored by

the Belles and Beaus Square Dance Club.

The lessons will be open to beginners for three weeks - Saturday, April 9, 16, and 23 in the Scout Hall in Warvel Park. The

park is located at 7th and Market streets in North Manchester.

The square dance lessons will run from 3 – 4:30 p.m. and the first lesson is free; subsequent lessons are $3 per

Lakeland art group plans juried show

Lakeland Art Association, Warsaw will be holding its annual Spring Juried Show in May of 2022.

Artwork can be dropped off at the gallery on Sunday, May 1, 1-6 p.m.

Artists will be notified of any work that is juried out, which can be picked up Friday, May 6, 11:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. If you are not notified, you can assume all of your submissions

were juried in. An artist reception

will be on Sunday, May 15, 2-4 p.m.

DivorceCare, a 13-week DVD series sponsored by Wabash Friends Counseling Center, features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on topics concerning divorce and recovery.

The support group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the Conference Room in the Wabash Friends Counseling Center, 3563 South State Road 13, Wabash. Wearing a mask is required when entering.

Group leader and members of the group meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Subway, 1812 S. Wabash Street on State Road 15, Wabash.

More info: Call 260-563-8453 or 877-350-1658, or e-mail office@wabashfriends.org; or call group leader Janet at 260-571-5235.

The website for DivorceCare is www.divorcecare.org

person. Lessons will move to Sunday afternoons in May and June.

Everyone is invited to join the fun – couples and singles, young and older.

McKnight, Brenen Swisher 8th Grade: Jessie Kirtlan, Lindsey Pope 9th Grade: Zaney McKnight, Dylan Stensland 10th Grade: Erin Daniel, Haley Miller 11th

Grade: Zoey McKnight, Japheth Niccum, Paige Ritzema 12th Grade: Raelyn Coyne Jr./Sr. Honor Roll 7th Grade: Carter

Hull, Carter Miller, Evelyn Walden 9th Grade: Destin Cunningham 10th Grade: Emma Dyson, Danielle Reahard 11th Grade: Destini Goracke

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Emmanuel Christian School officials announced the 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll, perfect attendance and the principal’s list.

Perfect Attendance 1st Grade: Lucas Mota 2nd Grade: Rhagan Kelley, Cole Unger All A Honor Roll

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Wabash County Legends Northfield avenged its only regularseason loss the year before by beating Manchester, 7060.

A loss to Maconaquah dropped the Norse to 13-2, but they won their last four to go into the state tourney 17-2. They also had captured their third straight TRC crown.

At the Huntington Sectional, Northfield downed Southwood for the third time, 88-57; the host Vikings, 72-51, and Wabash again, 77-48.

Next up – Logansport. Next down – the Berries, 72-39. Another “big dawg” bites the dust. Joe had 19 points and 20 rebounds. Hampton had 18 points. Jon had 13 rebounds to give the twins 33 compared to Logansport’s 21.

Next up – Marion. Winners of the 1985, 1986 and 1987 state championships under legendary coach Bill Green (and three earlier ones), the Giants were 20-2, had a 19-0 streak during the season, had won 36 straight at home and were ranked No.6.

The Norse were 21-2 and ranked No.14. This year’s result was way different than the year before.

Northfield won, 7364, and a Wabash County team was headed for the Fort Wayne Semi-State for the first time in history.

Jon scored 28 and Joe 17 as Northfield defeated No. 19 South Bend Riley, 81-72. The four teams at the War Memorial Coliseum had a combined record of 91-9, best in the state. The Norse were, by far, the smallest team of the four.

But thanks to the efforts of Athletic Director Jim Kaltenmark, Northfield sold 1,857 tickets for the event. The school

was only allotted 1,404, but Jim reached out to other schools and got their unused tickets.

Concord was next, having defeated Whitko, in the first round. It was ranked No.1 and we all know what happened. A chance to tie didn’t go in in the closing seconds and the Minutemen won, 64-62.

They would later lose to Damon Bailey and BedfordNorth Lawrence, 63-60, in the state championship game. Consensus All-American, Bailey scored 30 points, including the last 11 points for his squad.

For their efforts, Joe and Jon were named Area Players of the Year

by WPTA in Fort Wayne and honorable mention on the USA Today’s All-USA High School Basketball Team. Jon was second team all-state for The Associated

Press and Indianapolis News and third team for United Press International. Joe was honorable mention for AP and UPI. Jon was Wabash County Player of the Year for the second straight year and McClure repeated as Coach of the Year.

The Ross twins were named to the Indiana squad for the 1990 IndianaKentucky All-Star Series and in 2015 were named the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Silver Anniversary Team.

They also played on Team Indiana and won an AAU National Championship in 1990, along with Bailey and Eric Montross.

Joe averaged 14.6 points his senior year at Notre Dame and scored a total of 255 points and grabbed 336 rebounds over four years. Jon averaged six points 4.6

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In 1992, the Irish were runners-up in the NIT post-season event.

Bailey went on to play for Bobby Knight at Indiana and Montross, a Lawrence North grad, won an NCAA national championship in 1993 at North Carolina.

Joe and Jon went to Portugal to play basketball after Notre Dame, but the team folded after three months and the twins came home. Bailey and Montross were both drafted by the NBA, but Bailey never played a game in the NBA and Montross played for six different teams over eight seasons.

The twins now co-own Closet Concepts, a company founded by their

father, Bob, with separate facilities in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. Jon, who lives in Roanoke, runs the Fort Wayne operation and Joe, who lives in Pendleton, is in charge of the Indy operation.

Jon is married to the former Shelly Fleck and they have three children. Ellen will graduate this year from Butler University, where she played basketball four years and made the Big East All-Academic Team as a junior.

Madison is a junior at Oakland City University, where she plays volleyball, and Preston is a 6-9 junior at Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, where he plays … guess?

Jon coached all three of his kids through grade

school and the Dwenger varsity girls basketball team during Ellen’s four seasons.

While he enjoyed playing basketball at Notre Dame, Jon admits he went there to get an education. “I went for the academics and I have no regrets.”

He graduated with a degree in accounting.

While the Irish only had one winning season while he and his brother were there, he reminded me that, as an independent, Notre Dame played one of the five toughest schedules in the country. “It was fun – getting’ out of Wabash and seeing all parts of the country.”

Joe also married his high school sweetheart, Michelle Rosen. His oldest, Triston, is a

sophomore at Hanover College.

His twins, Ethan and Avery, are seniors at Pendleton Heights High School. Ethan has played football and basketball and run track. Avery played volleyball (school and AAU) and looking at a scholarship to play in college.

Mikala, 16, is a sophomore and plays volleyball.

Again, Dad coached all four “when they were little.”

Joe looks back on Notre Dame as a “great experience. I appreciate it more and more as I get farther away from it,” he said. With a B.A. in finance, he was in the banking industry for about 18 months before joining the family business.

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Spring is here (according to the calendar anyway) so Roann’s annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m. at the former school grounds area. Children ages 2 years through 5th grade are welcome.

This event is sponsored by the Roann Lions Club.

THE ROANN Festival Committee will be having a meeting on Monday, April 11th at 7pm in the Town Hall. It is open to the public; anyone is invited to attend.

Come and help plan for the 2022 festival.

THE PAW PAW Township Trustee, Ashley Shepherd Cordes, announces that Spring Cleanup at the Roann Community Cemetery will begin April 1st.

Please remove any outdated or out-ofseason decorations that you want to keep by that day.

Thank you!

NORTH MIAMI Lent Services for April 3rd will be at Chili United Methodist Church starting at 6pm.

Guest speaker will be Wayne Balmer.

Light refreshments will be served after the service.

CHARACTER BUILDING of Wabash County will need a teacher for six classes at Sharp Creek Elementary starting in September, 2022. If interested, please contact Dale Burnsworth at 260571-2893.

ROANN SCHOOL Alumni Banquet has been scheduled for 2022.

Save the date for Friday, May 13, 2022. In addition to graduates, anyone who attended Roann School at any time is invited.

Once again, it will be held at Walk by Faith Church in Roann. More details later but “Save The Date”.

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Roann to host annual Easter Egg Hunt Ann Meyer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

going through grief and would like to talk with others dealing with it also, there is a group that meets on Monday’s at 3:30pm in the Church of Christ of Wabash.

If you have any questions, please contact Donna at 260-782-2160.

THE ROANN United Methodist Church will be having Rick Carder as a guest speaker for the April 3rd service. Holy Communion will be celebrated and the monthly offering for our missionaries will be taken up. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9am. Roann United Methodist Women’s Chicken and Noodle Dinner has been scheduled for April 22nd.

Mark your calendar, more information will follow.

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MUNITY Heritage/Main Street is having a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on April 23rd from 4:30-7pm at the Roann Community Building. Dine-in and carry-out will be available. It will be a freewill donation. Proceeds will go to the Lamp Post Project.

UPCOMING DATES: April 7 – Roann Lions Club Meeting, Town Hall, 7pm; April 11 – Roann Festival Meeting, Town Hall, 7pm; April 12 – Roann Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 7pm; April 14 – Roann Heritage Group Meeting, Town Hall, 6:30pm; April 22 – Roann UMW Chicken N Noodle Dinner, Carry out only, 4pm-7pm; April 23 – Spaghetti Dinner, The Heritage Group; May 13 – Roann School Alumni Banquet; May 21 – Festival Fundraiser, Richvalley Tenderloin Meal.

PLEASE CONTINUE praying for Kaylean Zintsmaster, Coy Eads, Rhonda Van Buskirk, Ken Musselman, Rob Mace, Jackie Mace, Norma Trump, Jim

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When we talk, we are just trying to connect.

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Huffman, Bill Palmer, Larry Meyer, Nolan Vigar and our country.

Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all!

OUR THOUGHTS and prayers go out to the Hentgen family as Maxine went home to her heavenly Father.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: March 30 – Mr. & Mrs. Von Krom; April 2 – Mr. & Mrs. Mark Vigar.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: March 30 – Bailey Sewell and Mike Schuler; March 31 – David Doud and Wayne Balmer; April 2 – Chuck Weikel, Scott Palmer, Donna Powell, and Penny Emley; April 3 – Todd Vigar and Junior Smith; April 4 – Jon Higgins; April 5 – Karmyn Baer and Megan Van Buskirk.

PASTOR ROB MACE Thoughts for the Week: We are all witnesses to something. We all have experiences and situations that we have gone through. We have

observed from our perspective things that have happened and we all have a story. For the most part, everyone is ready to tell that story but we need to make sure our information is right and not tainted with falsehood. I am a follower of Jesus Christ, and God has done something great in my life. He took a person who was dead in sin and made me alive in Him through Jesus Christ. I am a new creation that God continues to do a good work in. I love sharing the story and telling others about how God can make them in right standing with Him. As a follower of Jesus Christ, I am to be a light in a world of darkness, an ambassador to speak the things of God, and witness of what has transpired in my life.

Being a witness is simply sharing what God has done in you and telling your story that He is writing.

Philippians 1:1218 gives us an

example of what a witness is. First, a witness is to share the good news of Jesus Christ in every circumstance. Life is filled with circumstances, good and bad. We who follow Jesus Christ, have the wonderful opportunity to share how that works in this life.

God saves and transforms, we simply share the truth of the story of God’s redeeming grace. God created us with an inner need of him and this grace. Without this grace, there is a great longing.

People are looking for peace and will not find it apart from him.

We also are to be courageous and fearless in our witness. This is not because we are confident in ourselves but confident in the message of truth.

Every Sunday, I share confidently the good news not because I trust in myself, but because I trust in the truth of the good news of Jesus Christ. Speak the word of God

and get out of the way. Do not become a distraction of the truth or message.

Yes, there may be ridicule and rejection of the good news but that is not directly aimed at you. Share the truth of God’s word and allow the Holy Spirit to work in their lives.

Then, we need to encourage others to share their experience and faith so the message can spread with a greater influence.

We all have a different story of how God met us and made us alive in Jesus Christ. But the truth is all the same and needs to be shared so everyone can hear and have an opportunity to accept the Lord Jesus Christ as their savior.

Don’t hide your light under a bush, no! Let the message of the good news shine brightly for others to see the way.

Then, a witness needs to expect attacks and respond in a Godly manner. There are Continued on Page 19

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SHS adds members to National Honor Society

Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School officials congratulate the newest members of the National Honor Society.

LIBERTY BELLS will meet for lunch Tuesday, April 6, at The Fried Egg at 11:30 a.m.

THE TRUSTEES of the LaFontaine I.O.O.F. cemetery respectfully ask that all fall & winter decorations be removed by April 8.

ALL VETERANS will meet for our first meeting of the year on Friday, April 8, at 9 a.m. at the LaFontaine Community Building.

THE TROYER LIBRARY is hosting a Bad Art Bash on Saturday, April 16, at 1 p.m. There will be a table of

craft supplies for everyone to make the worst art they can. It is open for all ages and for both artists and non-artists. The cost is $5 per person and we have a signup sheet at the Library.

SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL officials congratulate Trot Turner. It was so much fun celebrating Trot at the Symphony In Color

Southwood Elementary School student Trot Turner shows off his award. Photo provided

Tea Awards! Trot was chosen as one of the top 36 finalists in the state.

LAFONTAINE TOWN SPRING Cleanup will be April 14-15, from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and April 16 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This is for town residents and businesses.

Dumpsters will again be placed at the entrance to the sewage plant on 1050 S. Bring your utility bill stub a proof of residency.

Items not accepted include tires, paint, chemicals, electronics and appliances with freon.

These items can be taken to Wabash County Recycling.

TOWN OF LAFONTAINE BOARD met on Monday 14 with board members Lori Brane, President Jay Gillespie, John Krhin, Town Clerk Diana Heath, and town attorney Jordon Tandy.

The board approved the two bids for the updates to water and storm sewage system, which is being paid for by a grant.

Clerk’s reports were given and approved. She also gave the three parttime marshals’ reports. Utility report was given Lance Gray, stating

Members of the Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School National Honor Society. Photo provided

that he will be installing the new street signs on Branson Street.

The board ask him to replace the old water meters at the trailers in the Trailer Park. He stated he would take care of it.

Fire Chief Simpson gave his report of runs for month of February.

No further business meeting adjoined. Next meeting is April 11 at 6 p.m. at the Town of LaFontaine Office.

LET THE LAFTONTAINE LIONS be your Easter Bunny by providing your filled eggs for your Easter Egg Hunt. 25 Filled Eggs—$15; 50 Filled Eggs—$30; 75 Filled Eggs—$45; 100 Filled Eggs— $60. Place your order with a LaFontaine Lions Club Member, calling 260-571-6125 or messaging us on Facebook. Orders will be taken until April 10.

Eggs can be

picked up at the Easter Breakfast held at the LaFontaine Community Building on Saturday, April 16, or by other arrangement.

Proceeds will go towards the Scholarship Fund.

If you get your Easter Eggs from us, you will not have to worry about getting eggs or candy and then the time to fill them.

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Ed Shenefield March 25 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Shirley Harrell March 31, Phyllis Wynk April 1, Barrie Burnnel, Bev Radabaugh, Becky Coffman April 2, Marty Mart, Teresa Fraustein April 4, Gutherie Kuester April 5, Mary Howard April 6, Alysia Olson April 7 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Larry and Pat Robinson April. 1,

MASON HIPSKIND

GREG STETTER

Robert and Melody Deal April 3 SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL This week’s Knight of the Week is Mason Hipskind who is a freshman here at Southwood!

Mason’s favorite subject is Spanish and his dream college is New York Design School. If one song could play all day, he would want it to be “Sweater Weather SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Greg Stetter was featured on the Teacher Tuesday portion of the school’s Facebook page. “Why do I teach? I teach

because I want to help students think critically about historical events in a way that can better themselves and in understanding other cultures with compassion, understanding, and empathy,” he said.

JOSIAHWHITES would like to welcome Joshua Judy and Michael Benge who have joined Josiah White’s Residential and Recovery teams.

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ECHO Drag Racing finished out its 12th season with a whole lot of fun and excitement.

The ECHO final drag races took place March 19.

There were 21 youths along with several parents and grandparents present. The youths were anxious to drag race and the parents and grandparents were ready to cheer for their favorite driver. The drivers were very aggressive on the tree lights. We had several drivers jump the start and

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were disqualified for that particular run. It was almost like they had forgotten how to time their acceleration to the green light.

There were two A-Class first time racers and three B-

Class first time racers who came and signed in to see what ECHO was all about and to upset the points by winning. Some of the new drivers never did anything like this. Never the less, with the new drivers, it made the drag races a whole lot more interesting for the A and B Class drivers who were trying to accumulate enough points to bring home a trophy.

Some of the races were very close at the finish line. Had it not been for the

light sensor at the finish line, ECHO Track Official Matt Snell would not have been able to tell who won that particular race. As the points stood for this season in BClass we had a tie for overall season second place winner. We had to hold one final drag race to find out who would win second and who was going to be third. This race would be between Bristen and Reece in BClass. The drag race was won by Reece just by the

smallest of margins.

The ECHO Drag Race Event winners are as follows: Evan; he qualified sixth overall in AClass. He drove his dragster to become the ECHO Event Champion.

Kaedence qualified third and drove her rail dragster with great determination. She won the Event A-Class Second Place Award. Blade was one of the new first time drivers. For someone who never did anything like this, he was sure

on his game. Blade qualified fifth and bested the other AClass driver s and won ECHO Third Place Award. BClass finals; Reece qualified seventh and drove his dragster like it had a mind all its own.

He was able to top the rest of the field and became B-Class Event Champion.

Bristen qualified tenth and surprised everyone with her driving skill and with the way she could cut the tree light. She won B-Class Event Second Place

Award. Brooklyn was able to pull out the ECHO Event Third Place Award with her skill in handling her dragster. ECHO Race Season overall Winners took home trophies; they are as follows: A-Class James 40 points overall season Champion. A-Class Evan 36 points overall season Second Place and A-Class Kaedence 30 points overall season Third Place.

B-Class Brooklyn 40 points overall season Champion.

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Urbana news B-Class Reece 33 points overall season Second Place and B-Class Bristen 32 points overall season Third Place.

After the races were over and the presentation of the awards and trophies were about to start, Lion Luke Hunt said a few words to the patrons who attended the ECHO Drag Race Event.

Lion Luke talked a little about the Urbana Lions and what the club does for the community and what other projects the club does for others in need. After he had finished, ECHO Officials and Lion Luke Hunt proceeded with the awards.

Upon completions of the Award Ceremony , everyone was treated to a reception of snacks The Urbana Lions and ECHO Officials supplied.

The Urbana Lions and the ECHO Track Officials want to congratulate all this year’s winners and hope to see everyone next year. We are ECHO Racing.

THE BREAKFAST BUNCH met at the Fried Egg on March 23, around 7:30 a.m. They try to meet every Wednesday and have breakfast together and talk about what is happening. They had cake served in honor of Larry and Nancy Meyer’s 62nd wedding anniversary. Those attending were Larry and Nancy Meyer, Tom and Joyce Willcox, Steve Gilbert and Pat McNabney.

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Come on down and join in on the fun.

Upcoming event: There is going to be a Frozen In Time Picture Car Show April 2, 2022. This will be held at the Urbana Community Building located at 44 Half Street Urbana, IN 46990.

Registration opens at 9:00 A.M. Show time will be from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. (Pictures only, please no models).

There will be awards for Top 20, dash plaques, door prizes and ‘50s/’60s music. Entry fee is $10. Food and soft drinks available.

All proceeds will go to the Urbana Streetlights Fund.

Also if you could, bring in a nonperishable item for a food pantry just to help out. Come and show off your Classic Ride. Show information call (260) 571-6418 or (260) 774-3665.

The Urbana Lions Club will be hosting a fish fry carry-out only on April 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $10..

This activity is to support the Urbana Lions Club and future activities.

More information will follow. If you have questions or concerns you can call for information at 260-774-3665.

Prayer concerns: Julie Miller, John Eltzroth, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Duane Wagner, Kim and Brian Frank, Gary and Hilda Wilcox, Nancy Christie, Larry Meyer, Lowell and Marilyn

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Meyers show off the cake they received for their 62nd wedding anniversary.

Karns, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, our Nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders and health providers. If anyone would like to have their name added or removed from prayer concerns, please contact me.

Condolences to Charlotte Jean Monce Boardman’s family and friends from the Urbana Lions Club and the Urbana Community. To T. Maxine Hentgen’s family and friends from the Urbana Community and to Ross Trump’s family and friends from the Urbana Community.

The Urbana Lions would like to inform the community that the community park has been developed into an area with many features that make it stand out. The park has much potential at present and there are plans for further development. Currently it is being used for baseball games and car shows. Over the past couple years, indoor restrooms with running water have been built and a new charcoal grill has been installed which adds to the value of the park as a picnic area. The Lions would like to see an increase in use of this well equipped and maintained center of activities for Urbana. The park now features existing children’s playground equipment, baseball field, basketball court, barbeque grill, pavilion and a snack shack. These are just a few of the items that could be used to host your event. If interested in using the park, please call 260-774-3665 to see if the date you want is available.

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2 NHS students receive art awards Two Northfield Jr./Sr. High School students were awarded Individual National Gold Medals from Scholastics National Awards for their artwork.

Senior Ainsley Dale won a National Gold

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Medal for her piece entitled “Mask” and Sophomore Layne Denton won a National Gold Medal for his piece entitled “Impression Pattern in Flight.”

This year more than 100,000 students submitted more than 260,000 works of art and writing to the 2022 Scholastic Awards.

The works by Ainsley and Layne were selected by some of the foremost leaders in the visual and literary arts for excellence in originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. Less than 2,000 works received a National Medal, which places Ainsley and Layne within the top 1 percent of all submissions!

Since 1923 the Awards have celebrated teen artists and writers from across the country.

They are now part of that legacy, joining the ranks of notable alumni, including Tschabalala Self, Stephen King, Kay WalkingStick, Charles White, Joyce Carol Oates, and Andy Warhol— all of whom won Scholastic Awards when they were teens. Ainsley and Layne’s work will be published on the Scholastics Online Galleries at artandwriting.org in June. Their names will also be listed in Yearbook 2022, a companion to the Scholastics annual publications Best Teen Art and Best Teen Writing, which feature selections of works

by National Medalists.

The Lagro Community Meet and Greet is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 6:00 p.m., at the 950 Speakeasy, 950 Washington St., Lagro. Do you want to know more about what’s happening in Lagro?

Are you curious about who’s investing in Lagro? Do you have a great idea for the Lagro community, but don’t know how to put it into motion?

Have you ever thought about opening your own business? Would you like to know how you can get involved? Here’s your chance!

Members of the Lagro Town and Park Board will be there with their wealth of knowledge and information to answer all your questions.

Also the following panel speakers will

be present: Beth Gillespie with the Lagro Canal Foundation, Justin Gillespie from the 950 Speakeasy, Tenille Zartman with Grow Wabash County, and Christine Flohr with Visit Wabash County. All are welcome to this informative event.

The Lagro Canal Foundation is sponsoring a fundraiser, LCF Barn Bash: Jokin & Smokin BBQ & Comedy Night Fundraiser, at the Eads Barn, 4725 E 200 N, Lagro, on Thursday, May 5.

Tickets may be purchased at lagrocanalfoundation.ev entbrite.com. Food will be provided by Harry’s Old Kettle Bar and Grill and Nick’s Dog Cart.

Entertainment will feature comedian Michael Palascak.

Tickets are going fast, so order soon through Eventbrite.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The theme for the sermons in March is “Redeeming the Time.” Pastor Mark Wisniewski’s sermon for April 3 is “Slow Down to Go Fast” from Luke 14:28-30 and Mark 11:11-17. Everyone is invited for prayer time, Bible study, and discussion on “Jesus Among Secular Gods” every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m.

A Grief Support group meets at the Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St, Wabash, every Monday at 3:30 p.m.

You are welcome to join them. If you have questions, contact Donna Wendt, 260-782-2160.

The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School

from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday.

Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church is a group for Kindergarten through 6th grade.

It meets every Wednesday that Metro Schools is in session, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Bible stories, games, praise and worship songs, and supper are included.

Parents who have questions can contact the church at lagroumchurch@g mail.com.

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail. com.

The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church is open the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement.

Please enter through the back door of the church.

The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance

please call 260-5714639.

Baseball season is underway! Wabash Metro League says “Thank you” to the families who have registered their children for this season. Between the Lagro and Roann areas, almost 100 kids have signed up to play ball. Wabash Metro League thanks the Town of Lagro for their continued support.

This year’s prom for Northfield’s students will be on April 30 at Wabash First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass Street

in Wabash. Prom tickets will go on sale in Room 109 between classes.

Juniors and seniors may bring one guest, and the cost per ticket is $20.00.

The price will be increased to $25 on April 23, 2022.

Upcoming events for Northfield High School: March 30 – Baseball (JV) – Whitko Jr/Sr H.S. March 31 – 6th Grade Orientation.

April 1-10 – Spring Break.

There are people in our community who are in need of our prayers at this time. Their names remain on our lips and their

concerns linger in our hearts. Let us not forget to personally be a presence in their lives, to offer hope and help. Their names need not be mentioned; God knows them by name.

Lagro Happy Birthdays: March 30 – Lynn Swain.

Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? Do you have a special event to share? If so, just send me an email at the address listed above, or text me at 260-571-2577.

I’d love to share your special day or your community event. Let’s share the news!

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MU to present ‘Debra Lynn and Friends’ Manchester University Department of Music presents “Debra Lynn and Friends,” a composition recital, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 1 in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus.

Featured artists include Alan Chambers on piano, Lila Hammer on clarinet, soprano McKenzie Hare, mezzo-soprano Kira Lace Hawkins, Pamela Haynes on piano, Mark Huntington on bass clarinet, Robert Lynn on cello, Elizabeth Smith on violin, and the Manchester

University A Cappella Choir.

Admission is free.

Lynn is director of choral and vocal studies at Manchester. A composer who will be conducting this spring for the third time at Carnegie Hall, she is a collaborative musical storyteller.

Roann news those who have been martyred for their faith, those who have been imprisoned, and some lost relationships in this life.

Expect those who reject the truth to hate the message or be jealous for the message you are sharing. But know that in the end,

SUNSET POST FISH/TENDERLOIN FRY: American Legion Post 402 will have a fish and tenderloin fry on Friday, April 8 from 4:30-7 p.m.

All-You-Can-Eat fish and hand cut and breaded tenderloins. Tickets $10. Carry outs available.

American Legion Post 402 is located on Troyer Road in Laketon.

UMC COMMUNITY DINNER: The United Methodist Church will be hosting a Drive-Thru Community Dinner on Friday, April 8, from 4 p.m. while supplies last at the church located at

306 E. Second Street. Menu includes Baked Steak Dinner, mashed potatoes, green beans, and dessert. Cost is a freewill donation.

For pick up note: The parking lot will be one-way IN from 3rd and 2nd streets, and OUT only onto Sycamore Street. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILARY DINNER: The American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a dinner on Friday, April 8 from 4:30-7 p.m. Menu includes a Baked Steak or Fish Dinner. The event will be held at the

those garages – Spring Clean Up is just around the corner! Pick up begins on May 2nd for the Town of North Manchester.

More details to come.

DRIVE THRU FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m.

The church is located at 113 W. Main Street. Guests should drive up in front of the Zion Lutheran Church for pickup.

Notice is hereby given that Brandon A. Houlihan and Jessica M. Collins were on March 16, 2022, appointed personal representatives of the estate of Gregory Lee Houlihan, Deceased, who died on March 12, 2022.

Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10am1pm. Also, I am reachable by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.

All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or said claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana this March 16, 2022.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Larry C. Thrush Thrush Law Office, P.C. One North Wabash Wabash, Indiana 46992 260-563-8485 Attorney for the Estate

STATE OF INDIANA

) IN THE WABASH COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CAUSE NO. 85C01-2203-MI-000139 IN RE THE NAME ) CHANGE OF: ) BROOKE LEA HUBBARD ) PETITIONER ) NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Brooke Lea Hubbard, whose mailing address is: 258 W. Fulton St., Wabash, IN, in the Wabash County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that Brooke Lea Hubbard has filed a petition in the Wabash Court requesting that his name be changed to Benjamin Lee Hubbard.

Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on May 20th, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. Brooke Lea Hubbard Petitioner March 8, 2022 Judicial Officer 3/23, 3/30, 4/6/22 STATE OF INDIANA

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CAUSE NO. 85C01-2203-ES-000033 IN THE MATTER OF THE SUPERVISED ESTATE OF MICHAEL S. MERTZ, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Keri Mertz was, on the 23 day of March, 2022, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Michael S. Mertz, deceased, who died on the 18th day of March, 2022.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the Office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Wabash County, Indiana, this 23 day of March, 2022.

Lori J. Draper CLERK, WABASH CIRCUIT COURT DOWNS TANDY & PETRUNIW, P.C. 99 West Canal Street Wabash, Indiana 46992 Telephone: (260) 563-7474

Secretary.

Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Tamra Wise at 574527-2208 or Barbara Amiss at 260-9824376.

SPRING CLEAN UP DAYS: Mark your calendars and start cleaning out

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA CAUSE NO. 85C01-2203-EU-000031

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every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord. Be a witness! Be the light! Share the good news of Jesus Christ that makes us alive to God and eternal life.

I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the

Bluebird Café in Laketon. Call for Reservations or carry-out orders, 260-901-1360 or 260982-2896.

FRANCES SLOCUM CHAPTER DAR TO MEET: Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet Tuesday, April 12, 7 p.m., at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. The program will be on Mary Ball Washington, mother of George Washington, presented by Cathy Reedy, Indiana DAR State Recording

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Legends Northfield, Joe termed it “fabulous” and “a lot of fun.”

He called McClure “the best coached I ever had.

He kept us loose, relaxed. He told us to keep it fun,” he said.

McClure, now 69, coached for 22 years and finished with a 63 percent winning margin.

He was 158-55 in nine seasons at Northfield, a remarkable 74 percent mark; 129-108 over 11 seasons as Southwood’s boys coach, and 27-19 during his two finals years as North Miami’s girls coach.

While Jon commented that playing basketball “wears on your body,” apparently it also takes its toll on coaches. Since leaving the game, McClure has battled cancer twice, had quadruple bypass heart surgery and had “half of my back” removed.

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But one of his fondest memories (and he’s had plenty) was when he was in the hospital in Fort Wayne recovering from back surgery and a number of his former Northfield players showed to encourage him.

“That meant so much to me,” he said.

“Those guys defined what you wanted to coach.”

McClure had told a close friend while coaching junior high sports for 10 years at Oak Hill that he never wanted to coach high school basketball in Indiana. So much for that notion.

In his fourth season at Northfield, his team came within one second of going to the state finals to try to consummate a “giant dream.”

According to a good source, Concord was among the top 20 teams nationally.

“God had a des-

tiny for this team,” Steve said. “It was a family and those guys were true brothers. And the twins were great leaders.”

Steve is now retired. He and his wife, the former Lisa Custer, have three children and four grandchildren – and all close to home.

McClure is most proud of the “spiritual growth” that 1989-90 Norse squad had during that memorable year.

And it was all due to Steve McClure, who had his own “spiritual” reckoning while at Purdue several years earlier.

Ray Moscowitz went to every game and a lot of practices to gather the information for “Small School, Giant Dream.” As Steve shared with me for this column, can you imagine 411 “Mosco” as we called him at the PD, playing H-O-RS-E with the “Twin Towers?”

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Full & Part Time Seasonal Grounds Crew Job entails general cemetery maintenance of mowing, trimming and clearing debris.

Apply at the Falls Cemetery Chapel Office at 745 Falls Ave., Wabash Tuesday - Friday 11:00am - 3:00pm

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