The Paper of Wabash County March 22, 2023, Edition

Southwood Knights headed to State Finals

By Eric Christansen news@thepaperofwabash.com

The Southwood Knights are going to the State Finals.

The dream season continues for the Southwood boys basketball team after defeating two Class 1A top-10 teams Saturday, March 18, at the Lafayette Jefferson Semi-State.

The Knights topped No. 2 Fountain Central, 6357, in the semifinals Saturday morning and earned their spot at Indianapolis with a 64-56 victory over No. 10 Marquette Catholic.

Championship game

After an 0-5 start the season, and an 0-3 run two weeks before the IHSAA state tournament began, the Southwood Knights won their eighth consecutive game to advance to the State Finals by defeating Marquette Central, 64-56, in the championship game of the Lafayette Jefferson SemiState Saturday night, March 18.

In a game of ebbs and flows, the first-quarter was more of a feeling-out process.

Southwood wasn’t displaying its 3/4 quarter court press, in part to the Blazers quickly getting the ball up the floor to avoid the pressure.

Marquette Catholic used an 8-2 run to take a 106 lead before Southwood’s Nathan Lehner scored on back-to-back plays to cut it to 10-10.

The Blazers took a 12-10 lead into the second quarter but the Knights started the second quarter ready to do what they do.

Cole Winer and Lehner hit back-to-back 3pointers, followed by a jumper from Lehner with 6:21 left in the half to take an 18-12 lead.

All three scores came after Southwood pressured Marquette into turnovers.

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Southwood co-captains Nathan Lehner (left) and Jason Oprisek show off the Lafayette Jeff SemiState trophy and gameball to their fellow classmates following the championship game on Saturday night. Photo by Joseph Slacian

St. Patrick’s Church honored: Bishop Kevin Rhoades (top photo) helped celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lagro during a service Friday evening. The church was dedicated on March 17, 1873, by Bishop Joseph Dwenger. Bishop Rhoades, in his opening comments, said it took him about 50 minutes to travel from Fort Wayne to Lagro. He said on the route, he wondered how long it took Bishop Dwenger to travel to the dedication service. He said he believes that the church is the second oldest in the South Bend-Fort Wayne Diocese. He also praised the Friends of St. Patrick for its work to help maintain the church, which is now an oratory. It has special services, such as weddings, and has a mass on the first Sunday of the month. Following the service, a soup supper took place at the Lagro United Methodist Church. Bishop Kevin Rhoades greeted those attending the special mass on the 150th anniversary of St. Patrick’s Church in Lagro. Father Jay Horning of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash, and Father Tony Steinacker of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Huntington assisted in the service.

‘Little Women’ to take to stage

Play is presented by MSD Theater Dept.

The Theater Department at MSD of Wabash County will be presenting its spring play “Little Women” on Friday, March 24, Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26. Show time is 7 p.m. Friday and saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets will be $7 for adults, $5 for students, and 5 and under are free.

Bake sale items will be available in the lobby throughout the show.

85 Hope officials seek to help with changes to Medicaid

Changes to Medicaid and other state health programs at the end of March will impact health insurance eligibility and coverage in 2023 for people in Wabash County and the state of Indiana.

According to the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, “As a result of the recently passed federal spending bill, the continuous enrollment provisions the Indiana Health Coverage Programs has been following since March 2020 will end as of March 31, 2023. This means regular determinations of coverage will begin again and actions to adjust, reduce or eliminate coverage will be allowed beginning in April 2023.”

The short version? Many people and families in Wabash County could find themselves without health insurance or unable to afford their health insurance in 2023.

But there is hope. 85 HOPE, to be exact. 85 HOPE Free Medical Clinic of Wabash County serves people in our community who are struggling to afford healthcare and we can help people throughout Wabash County who experience changes to their health insurance coverage in 2023.

85 HOPE Free Medical Clinic serves adult residents (ages 18-64) of Wabash County who are low-income and either uninsured or under-insured. We have two clinic sites in Wabash and North Manchester and offer many free services to our clients, including medical exams, medications, physical therapy, lab and radiology testing courtesy of Parkview Wabash Hospital, and referrals for dental,

optometry, mental health, and other specialty health care needs.

“85 HOPE offers help to people who are affected by the unexpected circumstances of life,” says Laura Spaulding, Executive Director of 85 HOPE. “When people have changes to their insurance or other lifechanging events, our clinic serves as a resource to our neighbors through those tough times. We plan to do exactly that during this major change to Medicaid coverage in 2023.”

To become a client at 85 HOPE, please call the appropriate office and leave a voicemail message. We will return your call. 85 HOPE Wabash: 260-274-0011, 85 HOPE Manchester: 260-306-8309. For more information about 85 HOPE, please visit our Facebook page 85 Hope Free Medical Clinic or website www.85hope.org.

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FAME Festival features 1,400-plus works of art

By Amanda Redman aredman@thepaperofwabash.com

The 15th annual FAME Festival took place Saturday at the Honeywell Center, featuring a vibrant display of local art and performances.

“I’m amazed at the talents the kids have,” said Judy Ward, Wabash Festival director and founder.

There were more than 1,400 art displays from students including Metro North, Saint Bernard, Sharp Creek and Southwood elementary, Wabash Home School Art, L.H. Carpenter Center, and Wabash Middle School.

The students gave performances in piano, vocal, and dance, as did Wabash Valley Dance Theater, Wabash Area Community Theater, and Wabash Community Band.

There was an “Imaginarium” with plenty of activities to encourage young artists, who could make an Olympic torch, a victory wreath and knight armor.

Wabash High School Art Club painted faces and there was information on hand for eager artists to get involved with Honeywell Arts and Entertainment summer programs.

“The day went smoothly — thanks to a lot of good people,” Ward said.

This year’s theme was Fables and Folklore from Eastern Europe and the Balkans was on Balkan countries and featured art workshops inspired by the cultures of Romania, Bosnia and Greece.

“It makes us learn and grow too,” Ward said. “That’s one thing tell my kids — you

can learn something every day, even after graduation.”

Jeanie Cooper, Home School Art Program instructor, led a workshop on making Martisors, a Romanian good luck charm on a red and white cord.

According to tradition a person who wears the charm will be blessed with a prosperous and healthy year.

Parents seemed to be more intrigued about this workshop than the students, Cooper said laughing.

“The adults wanted to make them too so we let them,” Cooper said.

“Everyone needs art.”

Cooper said the event was a happy one and she

Carpenter Early Learning Center teacher, brought 190 displays from her students who used watercolor crayons to create Claude Monet “paintings.”

“You can’t go wrong with Monet,” Render said. “It’s fairly easy.”

“This event just keeps getting better every year,” Sharon Shellhamer, who was elementary art teacher at Southwood for 30 years. “It’s fresh. It’s new and it’s

good.”

“I was involved with this when we first started,” she said.

Shellhamer and others credit Ward with the ongoing success of FAME.

“She blows me away,” Shellhamer said. “You just watch her. She does so much.”

Cooper reiterated Shellhamer’s remarks about

Ward, “She’s a oneman show.”

Ward however, placed the credit back on Cooper, Shellhamer and the community of Wabash who make the event possible with donations, sponsorships and volunteers.

“They’re very art-oriented toward the kids,” Ward said.

Ward said she is

especially grateful to the teachers who prepare students for the festival and spend their Saturday supporting them.

Next year’s theme will be the Nordic countries, Ward said.

To learn more about FAME festival, go to https://famearts.or g/wabash-fame-festival/

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Faye Leffert, 9, makes a medallion to go with the shield and sword she made in the Imaginarium at the FAME Fest Saturday.

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MU alumni couple donates $1.25M to university

Paris and Becky Ball-Miller are known for their devotion to family and faith, and their generous spirits.

Manchester University is pleased to announce that they are giving $1.25 million to their alma mater.

The Ball-Millers have designated a $1 million planned gift to the Arden and Charmaine Ball Endowed Scholarship Fund, which gives preference to first-generation college students who major in peace studies, religion or environmental studies.

They are also giving $250,000 over five years, with $150,000 more to the endowed scholarship, $50,000 going to The Manchester Fund and $50,000 to the Manchester Bold New Initiatives Fund.

The $45 million Manchester Bold capital campaign is raising money for the endowment and scholarships, The Manchester Fund, new initiatives and upgrading Otho Winger Memorial Hall.

Becky and Paris have often said that “we are simply trustees of the resources provided to us and all that we have is on loan. We are committed to and intentional about our stewardship and generosity — to help in ways that will better this world now and in the years to follow.”

The Manchester College couple implemented a stringent financial plan early in their marriage which allowed them to acquire Troyer Foods in Goshen, Indiana, by structuring and financing a leveraged buyout (LBO).

With the help of a dedicated staff and multiple acquisitions the company grew into a respected and successful supplier of service, equipment and high-quality foods in the region served by its Goshen headquarters and Bloomington, Indiana, distribution center.

Following their philosophy of stewardship, Becky and Paris created an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and funded it with the 100 percent of the shares of company, before retiring.

Now living in Celebration Florida, they are enjoying retirement and find great joy in exploring the world.

Becky earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and environmental studies in 1982. She served 10 years on the Board of Trustees (January 1999 to August 2007), and Paris earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting in 1981. He also served on the board from January 2012 to August 2018.

They have given nearly $700,000 to Manchester over the decades, once even taking out a loan to help the trustees meet a $1 million challenge to gain a $1-for-$1 matching grant.

“I see it as an investment in the future of students and the culture the College exudes,” Becky said at the time. “I’m a firm believer that investing in missions like Manchester College has the power to change the world.”

Both come from families of modest means, and Paris was the first in his

family to graduate from college.

The Arden and Charmaine Ball Endowed

Scholarship Fund is named for Becky’s parents. Arden graduated from

Manchester in 1963 and was later honored as Alumni of the Year.

With his wife by

his side, he was a pastor at Church of the Brethren churches and completed his career

with 19 years as director of Camp Alexander Mack in Milford.

Honeywell to host various summer camps

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will present a variety of summer camp offerings for students in grades K12 to attend in the month of June.

Registration for Summer Theatre

Camp and Summer

Art Camp is open from March 15 –May 26. A $25 discount is offered for registration completed by April 19.

Registration is available at honeywellarts.org/camp or by calling the Honeywell Box Office at 260.563.1102. These camps are sponsored by Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management.

Summer Art Camp - Honeywell Summer Art

Camps provide students with various tactile and relevant art experiences as they build art-making foundations,

hone their existing/new art skills, and develop expertise in their artistic passions.

These summer experiences are packed full of fun, learning, and imagination. Grades K1: June 5-9 or June 12-16 from 9 a.m.12 p.m. at the Honeywell Center Instructor –Danielle Winger

Students will be immersed in tactile and sensory stimulating materials, build foundational skills of art making, develop fine motor skills, and

work collaboratively on group projects.

During breaks, students will read books and create art based on children’s authors like Eric Carle. Students will learn about Picasso and Van Gogh and make projects inspired by their

lives. These littles will need to get their wiggles out, so they will also be making their own musical instruments and taking little dance breaks!

Grades 2-4: June 5-9 or June 12-16 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Honeywell Center Instructor –Katy Gray Students

will enjoy an exciting combination of relevant and tactile art experiences. Students will learn weaving and collagraph printmaking and will hone their existing drawing skills as they explore the mindbending illusions of agamographs.

The week’s activi-

ties will be full of interesting artistic techniques resulting in finished projects suitable for display. Grades 5-8: June 19-23 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Honeywell Center Instructor –Nora Majors Students will work with cardboard, Cont. on Pg. 6.

Honeywell camps

yarn, watercolors, acrylic paint, and origami. Campers will create collages, sculptures, paintings, and more with a focus on creating projects with depth and texture.

Come explore the Layers of Art with us! Grades 9-12: June 5-16 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Charley Creek Gardens Instructors –Hannah Burnworth, Terry Pulley, and Elizabeth Wamsley This two-week art experience will feature three professional artists leading activities in each of their areas of expertise.

Burnworth will explore book and paper arts by introducing fun paper cutting and collage techniques and simple book bindings. Wamsley will lead four days of ceramics, focusing on sculpture and various finishing/texturizing techniques. Pulley will take students outside to spend time in the world of plein-air painting.

Summer Theatre Camp - Honeywell Summer Theatre Camps provide students with 8 to 17 day experiences as they rehearse and perform a fully staged musical. All camps have the support of a team of passionate theatre, education, and artistic professionals. These summer experiences are packed full of fun, learning, and imagination.

“Stone Soup” – Camp Weekdays: June 514 from 1-4 p.m. at the Honeywell Center Director – Kaitlyn Whinery Grades 1-4: When a group of weary travelers creates a delicious meal from some unexpected ingredients, the gloomy citizens of Old Town ask, “Who ever heard of soup from a stone?” “Stone Soup” is a story about motivation, teamwork, collaboration, and cooperation. We can all learn from this wonderful tale. Performance will take place on June 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Honeywell Center. No auditions required.

“Dear Edwina, Jr.” – Camp Weekdays: June 5-23 from 1-4 p.m. at the Honeywell Center Director – Lindsay Rice; Music Director – Judy Ward Grades 5-8: From the writer of the Junie B. Jones musical, Dear Edwina follows the adventures of

Wabash Kiwanis Club to host

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pancake breakfast March 25

The Wabash Kiwanis Club’s largest annual fundraiser, Pancake Day, will soon take place to help benefit children of Wabash, across the state and around the world.

Sharp Creek elementary schools, renovating local park playgrounds, continuing the Club’s fifth grade book program, and more.

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Edwina Spoonapple as she directs the neighborhood in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly “Advice-a-Palooza.” Edwina and her friends share wisdom on everything from trying new foods to making new friends, through clever, catchy and poignant songs. Performance will take place on June 23 and 24 at 5:00 p.m. at the Honeywell Center. Auditions required for lead roles.

“The SpongeBob Musical” – Camp Weekdays: June 5-23 from 1-4 p.m. at the Honeywell Center Director – Jessica Keffaber; Music Director – Wil Woodruff Grades 9-12: The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world.

Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world! Performance will take place on June 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Honeywell Center. Auditions required for lead roles. Financial assistance is available for both Summer Art and Theatre Camp. Please review all information before applying; the deadline for the financial assistance application is April 28. For more information, please visit honeywellarts.org.

The event is scheduled for 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at the Bruce Ingraham building at the Wabash County Fairgrounds, located just off of Gillen Avenue in Wabash. Pancakes (with or without blueberries) will be available, along with sausages and drinks.

Tickets are available for $10 for adults (13 years and older) and $5 for children (ages 6-12 years). Admission for the event will be free for children 5 years and younger. Tickets can be purchased in advance through a Kiwanis member or at the door.

“We can’t do a lot of the amazing things that we do every year without this fundraiser,” Club Board Vice President Tenille Zartman, who will oversee the event this year, said. “Yes, much of what we do is done through volunteering and sweat equity, but there are a lot of organizations locally that rely on our support.

“You need to eat that day, so why not join us for breakfast or lunch? We’ll have delicious food for you to enjoy and by stopping by, you’ll know that your dollars will go directly back into the community to benefit children.”

The event allows the Club to continue its many service projects in the area, including support of Key Clubs at Wabash and Northfield high schools, support of K-Kids clubs at O.J. Neighbours and

Wabash Kiwanis also supports youth- and communityfocused initiatives like Riley Hospital for Children, the Eagles Theatre renovation, FAME Festival, the Honeywell Summer Arts Camps and Arts in Education programs, the Wabash County Scholarship Pageant, Founder’s Day, Wabash Area Community Theater, the Wabash High School volleyball team’s Kills for a Cure fundraiser and more.

Sponsors for the fundraiser include Beacon Credit Union, Bulldog Battery Corp., City of Wabash, Crossroads Bank, Dawes & Pugh CPAs, LLC, Eads & Son Bulldozing, Inc., Edward Jones, Flagstar Bank, Ford Meter Box, Gaunt & Son Asphalt, Inc., Gebhart Holdings, Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Inc., Grow Wabash County, Halderman Real Estate and Farm Management, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, Investment Center at Crossroads, J.M. Reynolds Oil Company, John Deere TTG Equipment, Josiah White’s, Larry C. Thrush, Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate, Midwest Eye Consultants, MSD of Wabash County, Oswalt-Thomas Sales & Service, Robert J Mattern DDS, Schlemmer Brothers Metalworks, Inc., Terrell Realty Group, Tulip Tree Title, Wabash Carnegie Public Library, Wabash City Schools, Wabash MPI, Wabash Valley Chrysler LLC, and Zoomers RV of Indiana LLC.

Next stop: Indianapolis

After a Blazer basket, Lehner and Cole Winer each hit jumpers to give the Knights a 22-14 lead with 3:52 left in the half.

Marquette Catholic answered with five consecutive points, including a 3-pointer from Jason Kobe, who led the Blazers with 24 points.

Southwood answered back with a 9-3 run with baskets from Jaret Denney, Lehner, Jason Oprisek, and a 3pointer from Cole Winer, to take a 31-22 lead.

Kobe hit an inside basket in the final seconds to make it a 31-24 Southwood lead at halftime.

The teams battled back-and-forth in the third quarter with the Knights holding onto a 47-38 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Marquette cut the lead to 47-42 after a 3pointer before Lehner hit two free throws and Oprisek went 1-2 from the line to push the lead to 50-42.

After Kobe went 1-2 from the line for the Blazers, the Marquette coach was called for a technical foul as

Oprisek was fouled on a play to the basket. Oprisek hit one of two shots while Cole Winer also went 1-2 as

he shot the technical free throws.

Oprisek took another 1-2 trip to the line with 3:38 left in the game

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to cut the lead to 54-50.

Will Winer hit two free throws with 1:32 left to make it a 56-50 score but the Blazers’ Gary Lewis hit a 3pointer with 1:08 remaining to make it a one-possession game.

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Cole Winer was fouled and hit one of two free throws before Adam Tarnow hit a 3pointer with 43 seconds left to cut the Southwood lead to 5756.

Stout was immediately fouled and hit 1-2 free throws for a 58-56 Southwood lead.

The Knights stopped Marquette and Cole Winer was fouled. The senior hit both free throws to make it a two-possession game at 60-56 with 27.1 seconds remaining.

and the Knights led, 5343.

Marquette hit four consecutive free throws and a 3-pointer

Will Winer capped the game off with a steal and layup with 20 seconds left then dove for a steal, getting the ball to Lehner, who was fouled with 10.1 seconds remaining.

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Southwood’s Will Winer (22) dishes off a bounce pass to teammate Dylan Stout (33) during Saturday night’s semi-state championship game. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Ruth Ann Summers, 95 Retired from MarkHon

May 21, 1927 – March 15, 2023

Ruth Anna Summers, 95, of Wabash, died at 7:35 pm, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

She was born on May 21, 1927, in LaFontaine, to George Sr. and Agnes (Mattox) Rapp.

Ruth was a 1945 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Glen D. Summers at her parent’s home in rural Wabash County, on September 6, 1946, officiated by her uncle; Glen died April 22, 2019.

Ruth worked at Honeywell/Markhon in Wabash, retiring after 40 years. She

was a member of the Urbana Yoke Parish and the Ladies Nite Out Home Ec Club. Ruth loved to travel in the motor home, and saw much of the United States. One of her first trips was to Niagara Falls in 1954, but her favorite place was Colorado. She also enjoyed working in the yard, gardening, fishing, knitting, and reading.

She is survived by her brother, Charles Rapp of LaFontaine, and 11 nieces and nephews, Beverly Howard, Kenneth Rapp, Gary Rapp, Daniel Rapp, Douglas Rapp, Mary Finicle, Barb Cullar, Dave Cullar, Robbie Rapp, John Rapp, and Marlene Minor, and several great-nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, George Rapp Jr. and Paul Rapp, and one sister, Joyce Cullar.

Visitation and funeral services were Monday, March 20, 2023, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Larry Wade officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 9:30 -11:00 am Monday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Urbana Yoke Parish.

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

Glenn ‘Gerb’ Gerber

Former Wabash Jr. High principal April 7, 1931 – March 17, 2023

Glenn L. “Gerb”, “Gerbie” Gerber of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 17.

He was born April 7, 1931, in Goshen, to Eli and Mary (Graff) Gerber.

Glenn was a 1949 graduate of Goshen High School and 1953 graduate of Ball State Teachers’ College (now known as Ball State University) where he served as president of Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity.

Following graduation, he served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After being discharged he returned to Ball State where he earned his teaching license. In 1954 he married Ida Eddingfield. They later divorced.

Glenn’s teaching career began at Noble Township High School in Wabash, where he taught business classes. He then taught at Wabash High School and later became assistant principal. After earning a master’s degree from Ball State, he was named principal at Wabash Junior High School. In 1968 he graduated at the top of his class from the Indiana School of Mortuary Science in Indianapolis, and became a partner at the EddingfieldGerber Mortuary in Wabash. During that time, he also served on the Wabash City Schools Board of Education.

In 1976, Glenn married Jan (Campbell) Smith, who preceded him in death, moved to Marion, Ohio and returned to education. He served Marion City Schools first as assistant principal at Edison and Baker Middle Schools, then as principal at Silver Street School and finally principal at Indian Mound Elementary School until his retirement. After retirement he enjoyed spending time with family, morning coffee with friends, riding his bicycle and playing a lot of golf as long as his health allowed. He also enjoyed several winters in Florida where he could play golf year-round. Glenn will be remembered as a funloving guy who always tried to be fair to others and was totally dedicated to serving his students throughout his career in education.

Glenn is survived by his children Jena (Dave) Huffman, Dirk Smith, Lance (Kathleen) Smith and Shana (Mark) Satterfield. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Cameron (Maggie) Huffman, Cheyenne (Isaac) Bratton, Foster and Campbell Smith as well as four great-grandchildren, his brother Dean (Phyllis) Gerber, numerous cousins and his companion and caregiver Lou Ann Anderson. In addition to his parents and wife Jan, Glenn was also preceded in death by two special aunts Edna Graff and Matilda “Tillie” Kasbaum.

In lieu of flowers donations in Glenn’s memory may be made to Tranquility Hospice, 1949 State Route 37 W., Suite C, Delaware, OH 43015 or to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide books for young children through the Marion Public Library at Marion Community Foundation, 504 S. State Street, Marion, OH 43302 and designate it for Marion Imagination Library.

The family is very thankful for the compassionate loving care he received in recent months from Tranquility Hospice and from his two special caregivers Paulette Christman and Viva Hollenbach.

A memorial service for Glenn will be held on Tuesday, March 21, at 3PM at Snyder Funeral Home, Denzer Chapel, 360 E. Center St., Marion, OH. The service will be preceded by a visitation from 1-3 PM.

Snyder Funeral Homes, Denzer Chapel is honored to serve Glenn’s family and online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.SndyerFuneralHomes.com

Lucius Wakefield, 77 U.S. Army veteran

Nov. 26, 1945 – March 13, 2023

Lucius Daniel Wakefield, 77, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 3:55 am, Monday, March 13, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on Nov. 26, 1945, in Wabash, to Paul H. and Lola M. (Rice) Wakefield.

Danny married Sherry Marie Burton in Wabash on April 24, 1971. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked 43 years at USG/Thermafiber, retiring in 2006. Danny was a member of the American Legion Post 15 in Wabash and the National Rifle Association.

He was a man loved by too many to mention. He worked all his life to support his family, and at the worst of times would always leave his door open. Danny enjoyed being outside “taking a sunburn”. He loved spending time with his family, and spending money on them rather than himself. He was a car and engine guy, who enjoyed working on engines with his children. He also enjoyed everything about cars and racing, and seeing the new era of cars and racing. Danny enjoyed flower hunting with Danika, water skiing, jet boats, riding his Harley, buying and crashing remote control airplanes, music, and going to dance with Sherry to visit with people.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Marie Wakefield of Wabash; three children, Adam (Michelle Teal) Wakefield and Troy Wakefield, both of North Manchester, and Brandi “Pumpkin” (Jason Pence) Wakefield of Wabash; four grandchildren, Brittany (Tom Young) Wakefield of Huntington, Breanne (Bryce Henry) Wakefield of Leesburg, Danika “Boo Boo” Holbrook and Braden “Superduper” Pence, both of Wabash; and two great-grandchildren, Braxton Wakefield of Huntington, and Niah Henry of Leesburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Per Danny’s wishes, there will be no services at this time. There will be a Celebration of Danny’s life at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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

Betty May Davis, 88

Raced sulky ponies

Sept. 14, 1934 – March 13, 2023

Betty May (Ihnen) Davis, 88, of Wabash, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Waters of Wabash West.

She was born near Laketon on Sept. 14, 1934, to Herman and Velma (Bishop) Ihnen.

Betty married Robert “Punk” Davis on March 26, 1960. They had one daughter, Wendy Melton who survives. She worked at Torin Corp./Lau Industries for almost 40 years. She worked side by side with many of her closest friends, including Opal Pontius, Barb Tullis, and Donna Shelton. Betty and Donna shared a close bond and kept in touch throughout the years. Donna became more of a sister when Betty’s own sister, Marjorie passed several years ago. Punk and Betty spent many summers at Nappanee Raceway where they raced sulky ponies. As members of the ITPPA, they traveled all over northern Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Ohio racing with many of their friends.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Wendy Melton of Wabash; grandsons, Jeremy (Maranda) Melton, and Steven (Becca) Melton; She also had three bonus grandchildren, Michelle (Tania) Grove, Elizabeth (Michael) Drudge, and Ronald Ihnen. She also had several great-grandchildren: Savannah Melton, Emily Melton, Electra Merrell, Jaxson Melton, Haiden Melton, Kaysen Melton, Camdyn Melton, Ainsley Dahlstrom, Lennox Wright, Barrett Melton, Brigham Melton, Tannis Melton, Ryleigh Drudge, Conner Drudge, Elijah Grove, and Aadyson Grove. She is also survived by her sisterin-law Katherine Ihnen. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Bob and Virgil Ihnen, and one sister, Marjorie.

Visitation was Thursday, March 16, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash.

Preferred Memorials can be directed to the American Cancer Society or a Hospice program of your choice in care of McDonald Funeral Home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with Betty Davis’ final arrangements.

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

Wabash Police to increase patrols through April 4

Wabash Police are increasing patrols through April 4, 2023.

Wabash Police are focusing on removing drug and alcohol impaired drivers from our roadways. Officers will be working overtime on these increased patrols. Keeping our roadways safe from impaired drivers is a priority to our department, says Patrolman Gareth Monroe.

Wabash Police remind drivers to have a plan if you chose to drink, designate a driver or call for a ride.

Max Bidwell, 78

Retired from Ford Meter Box

June 8, 1944 – March 13, 2023

Max Duane Bidwell, 78, of Lagro, died at 9:28 a.m., Monday, March 13, 2023, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie.

He was born on June 8, 1944, in Lagro, to Ira and Mary (Kessler) Bidwell.

Max married Marlene Kay Beeks at the Dora Christian Church in Wabash on June 29, 1968; she died Feb. 6, 2008. He worked at Ford Meter Box in Wabash, retiring after 40 years. Max enjoyed antique tractors, going shopping, going out to eat, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by two children, Brenda (Dallas) Sams of Lagro, and Brad (Lynne Lockwood) Bidwell of Huntington; six grandchildren, Aaron (Shaina) Creech of Peru, Bethanie (Damien Shepherd) Martin of Wabash, Ashli (Smitte) Walker and Andru (Kayla) Sams, both of Peru, Bryonna Tanner of Wabash, and Brooklyn Lockwood of Huntington; 10 great-grandchildren; special friend, Evelyn Turner of Wabash; and his brother, Karl (Juanita) Bidwell of Wabash.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, daughter Lisa R. Bidwell, grandson Austin Sams, great grandson Liam Martin, five brothers and one sister.

Funeral services were Saturday, March 18, 2023, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Steve McCarty officiating. Burial will be in Lagro Cemetery, Lagro. Friends may call 4-7 pm Friday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.

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

Weekly reports

Wabash County Sheriff’s Department Accidents

A vehicle driven by Michele L. Slone, 51, North Manchester, struck a deer at 10:45 a.m. March 16 on County Road 1000 N, near County Road 400 W. Damage was estimated at between $2,501 and $5,000.

Vehicles driven by Victor W. Fink, 23, Wabash, and Alexander T. Sanders, 24, Peru, collided on U.S. 24, east of CR 300 E at 6:31 a.m. March 14. Damage was estimated at between $5,001 and $10,000.

Vehicles driven by Lisa D. Krom, 58, Wabash, and Crystal G. Galo, 44, Huntington, collided at 5:24 a.m. March 14 on U.S. 24, west of CR 400 E. Damage was estimated at 5,001 to

$10,000.

Vehicles driven by Melanie A. Sproat, 65, Marion, and Julia A. Bischoff, 58, Bluffton, collided on State Road 124 near CR 50E. Damage was estimated at between $10,001 and $25,000.

A vehicle driven by McKenzie J. Haeft, 16, Wabash, left the roadway and rolled several times after she lost control while she was reaching for her coffee at 9:02 a.m. March 13 on State Road 124, west of CR 525 E. Damage was estimated at between $2,501 and $5,000.

Vehicles driven by Vickie S. Kennedy, 76, Huntington, and Kevin N. Brainard, 44, Wabash, collided as Kennedy was attempting to Cont. on Pg. 10.

Iris Smith, 94 Enjoyed reading

Sept. 22, 1928 – March 15, 2023

Iris M. Smith, 94, of Macy, passed away at 11:23 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her home.

She was born in Peru on Sept. 22, 1928, the daughter of Frederick “Fritz” and Ruby (Anderson) Schmidt. Iris married Charles L. “Roy” Smith on Oct. 27, 1950, and he preceded her on Jan. 22, 2009.

Iris was a 1946 graduate of Peru High School and a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church. After marrying her sweetheart, Roy, she participated as a farm wife helping with the many tasks around the family farm. When she wasn’t working hard at farm life, she enjoyed relaxing with a good book and watching basketball.

A service celebrating the life of Iris M. Smith was held Monday, March 20, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 181 W. Main St., Peru, with Pastor Kenneth Greenwald officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends was on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru, as well as one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.

Iris is survived by her son Charles Craig Smith and his wife, Donna, of Macy; daughter Cathy Jo Hileman and family of Mexico; grandsons Matthew Minthorn and his wife, Annette, of Columbia City, and Aaron Charles Smith of Warsaw; and great-granddaughters Greta Minthorn and Reese Minthorn. Iris also had may nieces and nephews that were special to her.

In addition to her husband Charles “Roy” Smith, she was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Mary Whitaker, Dorothy Eldridge, and Donnabell Parrett.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made through the EikenberryEddy Funeral Home to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

The family would like to express their gratitude for the assistance of Dr. Michael Mull and the entire care team with Adoration Hospice, Kokomo.

Family and friends may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting the online obituary at www.eddyfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook at Eddy Funeral Homes, Inc.

James Payne, 84

Enjoyed attending concerts

April 1, 1938 – March 19, 2023

James Loren Payne, 84, of rural Urbana, died at 3:50 a.m., Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on April 1, 1938, in Peru, to Frank Payne and Mildred (Wilson) Payne Carey.

Jim was a 1956 graduate of Lagro High School. He served in the Indiana National Guard. Jim married Priscilla Ann Bumgardner in Kendallville, on Sept. 26, 1959; she died Sept. 8, 2015. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Lagro United Methodist Church. He enjoyed farming, riding 4-wheelers, going to concerts, and spending quality time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his son, Steven (Debby) Payne of Huntington; three grandchildren, Katie (Grant Eads) Payne of Fort Wayne, Nathan Pullum of Fortville, and Jennifer Pullum of Fort Wayne; 10 great-grandchildren, Wyatt Eads, Brooklyn Eads, D’nycia Johnson, Xavria Johnson, Chloe Pullum, Jeremiah Pullum, Tavion Keys, Layla Pullum, Kaeden Pullum, and Isys Pullum; and his special friend, Helen Adkins of Somerset.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, son, Jeffrey Payne, and three sisters, Betty Reed, Donna Vettle, and Dorothy Hall.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, March 24, 2023, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Brian Chamberlain officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4-8 pm Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Urbana Volunteer Fire Department.

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

Cont. from Pg. 9.

switch lanes on U.S. 24 at the intersection with Alber Street at 3:17 p.m. March 10. Damage was estimated at between $2,501 ad $5,000.

A vehicle driven by Brian T. Daniels, 64, Roann, struck a deer at 6:50 p.m. on State Road 16, east of CR 200W at 6:50 p.m. March 9.

Arrests

Dontex Lamar Bass, 25, Marion, was charged with battery against a disabled person and battery resulting in bodily injury on March 10.

Kelli Joe Day, 39, North Manchester, was charged with possession of methamphetamine on March 10.

Clint A. Knecht, 31, North Manchester, was charged with operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more on March 13.

Andrew William McAllister, 32, Wabash, was charged with possession of methamphetamine on March 13.

Carmen Alexis Higdon, 21, Wabash, was charged with battery resulting in bodily injury on March 14.

Wabash Police officials thank Wal-Mart loss prevention officer

Most citizens of Wabash may recognize Jeff Walker as Wabash Wal-Mart’s loss prevention officer.

Walker has witnessed many thefts occurring from Wal-Mart. However, he has helped the citizens of Wabash and the Wabash Police Department in many ways.

When Wabash City Police are notified of someone’s car being hit in the parking lot, a purse left in a shopping cart, a phone left in the store, children lost in the store, and many other calls for service Walker is the department’s first call.

Walker has watched and reviewed hours and hours of security surveillance for the citizens of Wabash and Wabash City Police.

WEEKLY REPORTS

Jill Staggs, 49, Logansport, was charged with failure to appear –driving while suspended on March 14.

Joshua Wayne Brann, 39, Marshfield, Mo., was charged with operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more on March 15.

Robert Anthony Whitney, 36, Peru, was charged with violation of probation, third petition to revoke – unlawful possession of syringe, and failure to appear, unlawful possession of a syringe on March 15.

Craig Allen Bell, 39, Wabash, was charged with failure to appear –auto theft, theft of a firearm, possessionof methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia on March 15.

Land transfers

Steven D. Baker and Lucinda Baker, warranty deed to Tia J. Grindle and James T. Grindle.

Daniel Wayne Siders Sr. and Donna Kay Siders, warranty deed to Mallory Burnham.

SJC Holdings LLC, warranty deed to Lucas O. Love.

Joseph D. Goshert, warranty deed to Jacob A. Hill.

Terry Lee McCarty, Christopher Arnett, Acacia Watson, Amanda Napier and Sarah Matthews, quit claim deed to Terry L. McCarty and

Lori H. McCarty. Mark A. Dyson and Sally R. Dyson, warranty deed to Ricky E. Hollingshead.

Randy D. Osborne and Randy Osborne, warranty deed to Greenbush 64 LLC.

Matthew R. Ahlfeld and Shawn K. Ahlfeld, warranty deed to Eric T. Zosso and Briana B. Zosso.

Kathryn A. Carter Lower, quit claim deed to Kathryn A. Carter Lower and Elizabeth A. Vandegrift.

Kathryn A. Carter Lower and Elizabeth Vandegrift, quit claim deed to Amy Wimmer Eads, Angela Wimmmer Eads, Amber Wimmer Iden, Annette Wimmer Wright, Kathryn A. Carter Lower and Elzabeth A. Vandegrift, quit claim deecd.

Larry L. Faust and Jennifer S. Faust, quit claim deed, Larry L. Faust, Joshua M. Faust, quit claim deed to Larry L. Faust, Joshua M. Faust and Tara R. Faust.

Ronald E. Bussard and Gail Bussard, quit claim deed to Cameron A. Cook, Courtney Cook, Ronald E. Bussard and Gail Bussard.

Jewell D. Truman, warranty deed to John E. Renn and Tracy K. Renn.

Integrity Solutions Realty, warranty deed to Jeremiah Doctor.

Verta M. Cole and

Linda R. Kline, quit claim deed to Cletus Rager and Cletus E. Rager Revocable Trust.

Jeffrey Taver and Abigail Traver, warranty deed to Kara C. Fulmer.

Dennis Byers, warranty deed to Scott A. Egner and Kimberly A. Egner.

Jennifer Thompson, quit claim deed to Thompson Family Real Estate Partnership.

Day’s Tree Service & Lawn Care LLC, quit claim deed to Robert Hipp and Mitchell Day.

Connor Keffaber, warranty deed to Jose Antonio Cano and Herminia Cano.

Richard J. Wecht and Vicki L. Wecht, warranty deed to Jeffrey Withrow and Cynthia Withrow.

Paul D. Hutchinson and Michelle

Hutchinson, warranty deed to Indiana State of, State of Indiana and Indiana

Department of Transportation.

Shirley A. Kurtzhals and KLK Kurtzhals LLC, warranty deed to Shirley A. Kurtzhauls.

Shirley A. Kurtzhals, warranty deed to KLK Kurtzhals LLC.

Shirley A.

Kurtzhals, warranty deed to LMK Kurtzhals LLC.

Adam Grudzien and Samantha DeTurk, warranty deed to Hidden Diamond Homes LLC.

Amber Harshman and Amber E. Satur, warranty deed to Empire Real Estate LLC

Wabash Holdings LLC, quit claim deed to SJC Holdings LLC.

Jared S. Coffman, quit claim deed to Coffman Holdings LLC.

Marriage Licenses

The Wabash County Clerk’s office issued the following marriage licenses from March 7-14: Tricia Leon Marcum and Michael James Harlan.

Dustin Hendricks Thacker and Tiffany Amber Bragg.

Building Permits

The Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits from March 12-18: Kevin & Tammy Crull, porch & patio.

Donald & Nancy Easterday, porch & exterior remodel. Mauri Long, modular home.

He has come in on days off to assist Wabash Police looking for something specific on their cameras. After almost 30 years of service to Wal-Mart, Jeff is retiring. Wabash Police officials thank him for his years of service in helping out department. Enjoy your retirement.

Wabash Police Capt. Matt Benson (left) with Jeff Walker. Photo provided

Southwood headed to State Finals

throws for the 6456 final score and the Knights claimed the semistate title and earned a trip to Indianapolis this Saturday, March 25, where they will face Class 1A No. 8 Indianapolis Lutheran.

Cole Winer led the Knights in the championship game with 19 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, followed by Oprisek with 17 points, nine rebounds, and three steals, and Lehner with 15 points, two assists, and one rebound.

Stout added seven points, four rebounds, and three blocks, followed by Will Winer with four points, three rebounds, and one assist, and Bryce Wilcox with two rebounds, one assist, and one block.

Southwood (15-12) and Indianapolis

Lutheran (19-7) tip off the State Finals with the Class 1A championship game at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 25, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Semifinals

Southwood never trailed in the Saturday morning semifinal against Fountain Central, led by as much as 12 points in the third quarter, but had to fight off the second-ranked and 23-4 Mustangs over the final 12 minutes to advance to the championship game.

Cole Winer got the Knights going with a basket 45 seconds into the game but Fountain Central tied it up a minute later.

As the teams tried to get a feel of the moment, two free throws from Lehner and a steal and layup from Will Winer helped the Knights settle in with a 6-2 lead with 4:40 left in the first quarter.

Fountain

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with 3:33 left to make it a one-possession game with 3:33 remaining.

Lehner answered with a 3-pointer of his own for a 58-52 lead with 2:58 remaining.

For the final 2:10, the game came down to free throws with the Knights not quite slamming the door, going 5-10 from the line, but the Southwood defense, including a timely blocked shot from freshman Bryce Wilcox with 41 seconds left kept it a two-possession game and allowed the Knights to hold on for the win and a chance at a semistate title.

Lehner and Cole Winer led the Knights with 21 points and three rebounds each, with Lehner grabbing six steals and dishing out an

assist, and Winer adding three steals and two assists.

Oprisek finished with nine points, six rebounds, three blocks, and one assist, followed by Stout with six points, five rebounds, and two blocks, and Will

Winer with six points, six steals, three rebounds, and one assist.

Wilcox added two blocks and two rebounds, and Jaret Denney had two steals and a rebound.

Central’s Will Harmon nailed a 3pointer midway through the first quarter to cut the Southwood lead to 7-6 but the Knights went on a 9-2 run with four points from Cole Winer, a steal and layup from Will Winer, and a 3-pointer from Lehner to take a 16-8 lead with 1:57 left in the quarter.

Cole Winer increased the lead to 21-13 with a 3pointer on an inbound play with 6:10 left but the Mustangs stayed close, cutting the lead to 23-17 with 3:56 left in the half. Then Oprisek made his mark.

The Southwood

senior scored on back-to-back rebounds and putbacks, followed by an inside shot on an assist from Cole Winer to give the Knights a 29-17.

Southwood took a 31-19 lead into the second half as the teams went backand-forth for the first three minutes with the Knights still hanging on to a double-digit lead at 38-26.

Fountain Central called a timeout with 5:23 left in the quarter and promptly went on a 9-2 run to cut Southwood’s lead to 38-32 with 4:06 left and Harmon nailed two 3-pointers to cut it to 42-38 going into the

fourth quarter. The Mustangs kept the pressure on the Knights in the fourth quarter, cutting the lead to 44-42 with four free throws in the first minute.

The Southwood lead remained two points at 46-44 with 6:12 left in the contest before the Knights opened it up with seven straight points on a layup from Cole Winer, a 3-pointer from Lehner, and two free throws from Cole Winer, to take a 53-46 lead.

Stout’s basket with 3:48 left in the game gave the Knights a 55-49 lead but Harmon kept the Mustangs in it with a 3-pointer

Cole Winer gets a shot off against Fountain Central. Photo by Eric Christiansen

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

BAPTIST

Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash, Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, Pastor, Dylan Persinger, Youth

Pastor. Sunday School 9:30am. Sunday Worship 10:30am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6pm. Bus transportation is available, call 563-3009. Online at emmanuelchurchwabash.com. Find us on facebook.

Wabash Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie Street, Wabash. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Bill Crank.

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

Faith Baptist Church 200 Linwood Lane, Wabash; Phone 765-4702154. Old school King James Bible preaching at 10:30a.m.; Independant Pre-Millennial Dispensational; Pastor Dr. Ben Church

CATHOLIC

St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Jay Horning, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 5634750. Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday at 8:15 a.m.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church Main Street in Lagro. Holy Mass 11 a.m. the 1st Sunday of the month except January and February.

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church - We humbly invite you to experience ancient Christianity in the Church Jesus established. “You are Peter [rock], and on this rock I will build My Church” (Mathew 16:18). 1203 State Road 114 E, North Manchester, IN 260-982-4404 www.strobertsnmanchester.org. Like us on Facebook. Sacrament of Confession: Tues. 5-6PM, Wed. 5:15-6 PM, and Sat. 8-9 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM or anytime by appointment. “Therefore, confess your sins to one another”(James 5:16). Holy sacrifice of the Mass: Sat. 5PM., Sun. 9AM., and 11:30(en espanol). “for My flesh is real food and My blood is real drink” (John 6:55). For more information on Catholicism visit www.catholic.com

CHRISTIAN

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

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

Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; phone: 260-563-4179; website: www.wabashchristian.org. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Find us on YouTube and Facebook.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH

Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM.

FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH

North Manchester First Brethren Church: 407 N. Sycamore St.;

Sunday Morning Schedule – Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 am, Adult

Classes: 8:00, 9:00, & 10:30 am, Youth Connect (Grades 7-12): 9:00 am, “LOFT” Children’s Church (Grades 1-6): 9:00 am, Elementary Classes: 10:30 am, “The Garden” Nursery & Preschool Classes: 9:00 & 10:30 am. Find us online: www.nmfbc.org

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Rd. 24). Office phone 260-563-8234. Sunday Morning Service 10:00 a.m. and Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages.

COMMUNITY CHURCH

Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260563-8263; Pastor Shawn Light. Sunday Morning: Sunday School

9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship

9:15am & 10:45am.

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

LUTHERAN

Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Office phone 260.563.4051. Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Find us on Facebook and YouTube. Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you!

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church ServicesSunday Worship: 10 AM. Celebrate Recovery Tuesday at 6 PM and WOW Wednesday 6:30 PM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260-9828558. www.cfcpeople.org

Freedom Life Church (Non-Denominational Full Gospel Church) 480 Washington St., Wabash, IN 46992. Pastor Tim Morrisett, 317385-4400. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Teens Jesus and Java Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's Church Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m. Nursery is provided. Sunday Night Worship

6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night: Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m., Teen Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Wabash Friends Church 3563 S State Rd 13, Wabash, (260) 563-8452. Lead Pastor, Brandon Eaton. Join us for inperson worship at 8:30AM or 10:45AM, or via livestream on Facebook at 10:45AM. Children's programming available infants - 6th grade. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45AM. Youth (7th-12th) Sunday evenings at 6:30PM.

The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 4890 W. Millcreek Pike St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260571-7686. Wherever your Spiritual walk is, join us as we continue on. Verse by Verse - Book by Book - Chapter by Chapter - Through the Bible. Full Gospel. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s County Line Church 3995N 1000W, Andrews, IN; Phone 786-3365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Urbana Yoke Parish 75 Half Street in Urbana, phone 260-774-3516, email: urbanaparish@gmail.com. Pastor Larry Wade. Sunday School 9:00 AM, Worship 10:00 AM, Bible Study Thursday morning at 10:00 AM.

Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931 or (765) 833-6561. Join us for services and children’s worship at 10:00 am, Sunday School at 9 am. Pastor - Jody Tyner. All are welcome and we would love for you to join us! www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 pm.

Light City Bible Church Located at 477 N. Wabash St., Wabash. Phone 260-275-4448. Sunday Worship 10AM. www.lightcitywabash.org

PRESBYTERIAN

Wabash Presbyterian Church Loving people with the heart of Christ in the heart of Wabash. Located at 123 W Hill St; phone: (260) 563-8881; on the web at www.wabashpresbyterian.com. Pastor Laura Helm. Sunday Worship Service: 10 AM. Children’s Sunday School during worship. Handicap accessible. Bible Study every Monday at 1pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/wabashpresbyterian

UNITED METHODIST

Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Sunday multi-media worship service at 10 a.m. with Choir. Email: wabashchristumc@hotmail.com

LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765- 981-4021; email: lafontaineumc@gmail.com ; website: www.lafontaineumc.org ; Susan Shambaugh, Pastor; Worship: 9:30AM, Sunday School: 10:45AM, nursery provided for both.

Lincolnville United Methodist Church 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765981-2648. Pastor: John Cook, 260-563-1406, pastorjohn1954@gmail.com. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. lincolnvilleumc.org

North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Live Streamed on Sundays @ 10:30 a.m. on Facebook at INManchesterUMC.

Website: www.northmanchesterumc.com

Richvalley United Methodist Church 290 N. Jefferson Street, Wabash, IN 46992; Phone: 260-563-1033; Pastor Jack Suits.

Email: rvumc@hotmail.com. Worship: 9:30am, Sunday School: 10:45am.

Wabash First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass St., Wabash; 260-563-3108; Pastor Nathan Whybrew, Youth Pastor Nick Smith. Service Times: 8am and 10am in the sanctuary. Youth Group Times: Sunday evenings @ Wabash First UMC: Middle school, 5pm-6:30pm, High school, 6pm-8:30pm, www.wabashfirstumc.org; www.facebook.com/wabashfirstumc

WESLEYAN

Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Morning Worship 10:30am; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00pm. Church is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A place to feel safe and loved! New Journey Community Church Old W.C. Mills School. 1721 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN. 9:00 a.m. - Frist Service, 10:30 a.m. - Second Service. Change is possible! Whether you are over-churched, un-churched, or de-churched you’ll find a fresh start at New Journey. We keep the important things like worship, teaching, community, and serving primary, while letting the unnecessary stuff fade into the background. Our mission is to make life transformation through Jesus Christ accessible to all people. So, come as you are and be made new!

Salamonie Lake has April events planned

The Salamonie Lake has events in April:

Salamonie Lake’s Preschool offers “I is for Insects” April 20

Preschool-age children and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool’s “I is for Insects” on April 20.

Buzz on in to learn about critters that fuel the ecosystem.

Children ages two –five and their adults are welcome to attend the class from 10 –11:30 a.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center located in Lost Bridge West SRA, Andrews.

Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s basic education, including music, crafts, social interaction, and time outdoors, always with a nature-related theme.

The program fee is $2 per child.

Advance registration is requested. Register by calling 468 - 2127.

Salamonie Lake’s Senior Monday

Luncheon, April 3

The Senior Monday Luncheon will be held at noon, April 3, at the Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center.

Anyone age 50 or older is welcome to attend.

Laura Whiteleather, retired UWIS interpretive naturalist, will share her extensive knowledge of native wildflowers and lead a leisurely walk along the Turkey Cove Trail.

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.

The main dish of hot ham sliders is provided by Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. A donation will be accepted to help defray costs.

Seating is limited. Reservations may be made by calling 4682127.

Manchester Area Youth Soccer Program begins 42nd year

Registration forms due March 26

The 2023 Manchester Area Youth Soccer Program is open to all boys and girls in North Manchester and the surrounding area currently completing grades K through 6. Those completing Kindergarten must be six (6) years old by August 1. Games will be played on seven (7) Saturday mornings, April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 10, from 9:30-11 a.m, (K’s – 8:30-9:30 a.m,) at the Manchester University athletic fields, south of the Physical Education and Recreation Center (PERC).

Coaches will hold additional mid-week practices.

This program is organized and conducted entirely by volunteers. Manchest er Area Youth Soccer does not provide any accidental injury or other insurance coverage, which is expressly the responsibility of each child’s parent or guardian.

The registration fee is $20 for each child; the fee will provide a color team shirt for each child and soccer ball for team play. To register, please deliv-

er a completed form and $20 (check payable to Manchester Area Youth Soccer) to Strauss Peabody Aquatic and Fitness Center, 902 N. Market St., North Manchester or mail to David Good, 1001 East St, North Manchester, IN 46962. Form and $20 must be received by Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Players will be divided by age into separate leagues and by teams within

leagues for purposes of coaching and teaching fundamentals, conditioning, practicing drills and playing games. Emphasis will be placed on participation, sportsmanship, conditioning, skills, teamwork, and especially having fun. Each player will be given equal playing time in games regardless of skill level. Coaches will contact their players to begin team practices in April.

Ford Meter Box aquires some Baker Coupling assets

The Ford Meter Box Company, Inc., through its whollyowned subsidiary, Baker Coupling, LLC, has entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets of Baker Coupling Company, Inc. This transaction will expand Ford’s line of Pipe Products manufactured in Pell City, Ala.

Baker Coupling President, Ram Satyarthi, said, “I am extremely pleased that Baker Coupling Company and Ford Meter Box will join forces after so many decades as respected business partners. The products,

cultures, and legacies of these two companies are a great match.”

Steve Ford, President of Ford Meter Box, noted, “Baker is a longtime industry ally and a dependable Ford partner. We look forward to the expanded capabilities they will bring to our waterworks and treatment

plant customers and utilities.”

Baker Coupling Company, Inc., founded as R.H. Baker and Company over 100 years ago, manufactures a full line of pipe couplings, fittings, repair clamps, and related products for water, sewage, and industrial systems.

Manufacturing

experience ranges from 3-inch pipe size to 27-foot pipe size, the latter among the largest couplings in the world.

Located in Los Angeles, California, and incorporated in 1939, Baker is a privately held manufacturer of sleevetype couplings, transition and reducing couplings, expansion and dismantling joints, tapping sleeves, flanged coupling adaptors, and related items. Its engineered products may be found in such large-scale applications as pump stations,

aqueducts, and treatment plants.

The Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. is a manufacturer of water meter setting and testing equipment, service line valves and fittings, and pipeline coupling, repair, and restraint products for the waterworks industry and ancillary markets.

Wabash River Run Club begins

Visit Wabash County officials announce the return of ‘Wabash River Run Club,’ free running series to began March 18. Meet at Alley Cat Outfitters, the upand-coming sports outfitters.

From March 18 through June 3, anyone who is interested in a free, family-friendly, 60minute run is invited to meet at 7:45 a.m. each Saturday at Alley Cat Outfitters, 100 Berry St., Wabash. Each run leader is an outdoor adventure enthusiast who likes to connect people with running in a fun and energetic environment. Alley Cat Outfitters is slated to officially open in June and has access to the Wabash River Trail.

“I’m excited to partner with Alley Cat Outfitters for the meeting location because I think they are filling a muchneeded service in our community and their location right next to the trail is a natural meeting location,” said Stephanie Rogers, visitor

experiences manager, and event coordinator for Visit Wabash County.

“Run club is not only great for exercise and getting some fresh air, but it is a wonderful way to build community and meet new people. The club is so welcoming to runners and walkers of all abilities, whether you want to push yourself for many miles or enjoy a leisurely jog,” said Melissa FordKalbfell, co-owner of Alley Cat Outfitters and Run Club volunteer. “If anyone is needing a little extra motivation to get in their exercise, Run Club is the best way to start off the morning. Plus, Alley Cat Outfitters will be providing club members some sneak peek tours of the shop before its opening day.”

Wabash River Run Club, at its core, is a casual opportunity to run and meet new people. Some weeks there will be a volunteer-run leader with a preplanned route while other weeks

the group may decide where they want to run. Whether you are training for the Wabash Run The River 5K, 10K and half marathon, or just want to run and make new friends, the purpose of the run club is to create a community of people who want to reach health goals in a social setting,

“This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced runners how to set your pace, improve your breathing technique, or push yourself to the next level,” said Rogers.

“I’m proud that Visit Wabash County offers multiple opportunities for individuals to reach their personal fitness goals.”

Specific information regarding each of the family-friendly fun runs is available at visitwabashcounty. com or by calling the Visit Wabash County Welcome Center.

Wabash River Run Club is par t of Visit Wabash County’s Adventure Series

which is dedicated to the advancement of health and wellness initiatives throughout Wabash County. Those interested in participating or volunteering for

any of our events can get more information by going online to www.visitwabashco unty.com or by calling the Welcome Center at 260-563-7171.

Founded by Edwin Ford in 1898, the company operates manufacturing

facilities in Wabash, Indiana, and Pell City, Ala., and is certified to the ISO 9001 quality standard. A member of the American Water Works Association, Ford Meter Box employs a workforce of approximately 800 in support of water purveyors and stocking distributors in sixty countries around the world.

WHS earns 3rd early college endorsement

The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis recently announced the re-endorsement of the Early College (EC) program at Wabash High School for the second time.

The Early College at Wabash High School is designated as highly effective in implementing with fidelity the Eight Core Principles of Early College. Wabash’s Early College program began in 2011 when the school started strengthening its slate of dual credit offerings. The program was initially endorsed by CELL in 2015, re-endorsed in 2019 and again reendorsed in 2023.

In 2022 Wabash Early College graduated 12 students who earned the Indiana College Core from Ivy Tech Fort Wayne, 30 hours of general education courses that fulfill the freshman year requirements at all public universities and colleges in Indiana. Twentyfour students earned 15-plus college credits and one earned a certificate in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement from Vincennes University.

“Wabash High School students earned 1809 college

credits in the 20212022 academic year, including traditional liberal arts courses and skilled trades. With 10 robust Next Level Programs of Study, our students have opportunities to earn college credit and training in the career field of their choice,” Principal Joshua Blossom said. “Some of our students start college early and plan to attend our top public and private colleges, universities, and technical schools. Some of our students want to complete certifications embedded in their college credit courses so they can enter the workforce upon graduation. Our early college pro-

gram serves all Wabash High School students.”

The Early College high school model creates small schools that are designed to give students jumpstarts for the rest of their lives.

Students can earn both high school diplomas and up to two years of credit toward bachelor’s or associate degrees. While open to all students, Early College programs specifically serve low-income young people, first-generation college students, English language learners, and students of color –all statistically underrepresented in higher education. Early Colleges

of Principal Josh Blossom; Superintendent Dr. Amy K. Sivley; and EC Counselors, Abby Denney and Jaclyn Holley, has created and implemented an Early College program that continues to grow and flourish in helping students experience a head start in their postsecondary education. To be endorsed as a highperforming early college three times is a noteworthy achievement.”

“blur the lines” between high school and postsecondary programs.

To be considered for endorsement, the school prepared a portfolio that addressed the eight required principles established by CELL including providing a rigorous curriculum, robust student supports, and completion data. In addition, a CELL team visited the school to interview administration, teachers, students, and parents about the EC and its benefits and challenges before designating the program as endorsed.

“These endorsed Early College High Schools have documented evidence of quality programs accomplishments are true gamechangers for them and their that help high school students graduate high school and accelerate into post-secondary education, whether at a four-year institution, a two-year institution or a career/technical program. These students’ families,” said Sandy Hillman, CELL Director of Early College. “The strong leadership

College Credit Chemistry 101 teacher Mr. Bill Benysh teaching at the white board. Photo provided

Lagro American Legion

Auxiliary plans soup supper

The Ladies Auxiliary of Lagro American Legion Post 248 is sponsoring a Soup Dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 25, till gone. Cost is $8 for allyou-can-eat.

Choices of soups are chili, potato, vegetable, and ham and beans. Also available are all the fixings and desserts!

The Lagro Community Church welcomes you to church. Sunday School is every Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. and worship service is at 10 a.m. Tim Brown is the speaker for March 26.

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. Preacher Mark Wisniewski’s sermon for March 26 is “To Change, or Not to Change?” based on John 5:1-7. Prayer and Bible study continues on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. with “Man’s Journey Into Timelessness.”

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9 a.m., and Sunday school for all ages at 10 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.

Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church meets on Wednesdays (on days MSDWC is in session from Sept. through the end of March) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Activities include: Bible lesson,

sculpture. From Metal Source: “We would like to shine a spotlight on a very talented student, Layne Denton, that we had the pleasure of assisting during a project he took on this school year!

singing, game time in the gym, and supper.

A Grief Suppor t 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.

MSD of Wabash Theater Department will present their spring play “Little Women” on Friday, March 24, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 25, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 26, at 3 p.m. at Southwood Jr/Sr High School. The play is based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott.

Tickets will be $7 for adults, $5 for students, and ages 5 and under are free. Bake sale items will be available in the Southwood lobby throughout the show. All proceeds will go to the MSD Theater Department for future shows.

This is a special recognition of Northfield Junior Layne Denton’s

Layne is a Junior at Northfield High School and completed this intricate scrap metal sculpture for his Sculpture II Course. He stopped by our Plant 1 location in November of 2022 to pick out scrap metal pieces to start this project. Four months later we are looking at this masterpiece. Great work, Layne!

Your talent is unbelievable!”

From Layne Denton himself: “I have seen the recycled metal sculptures around Wabash and on the internet and found them to be fascinating. So, when I was assigned an open concept sculpture for the first project of my Sculpture II course, this was the first thing that came to mind.

From there, I had to problem solve the entire process from the sketch to gathering materials to cleaning found materials to placing the materials into a coherent order to fit the form and then welding all the pieces together. I would like to add a huge THANK YOU to all the people who helped me along the way. Thank you to Mrs. Meyer (Ag Teacher at Northfield) for allowing me to use the Ag Department welder, Cory Floyd (Metal Source Plant Manager) for staying after hours and allowing me to gather resources for my sculpture, Ben Gebhart (Gebhart Holdings CEO) for making this project even happen through providing resources and additional assistance that was needed late in the process of completing this piece, and Mr. Z. (Art teacher at Northfield) for his support and understanding. I am very excited to have it finished and hope to have this piece on display for

the Wabash County High Show Art Exhibition at the Honeywell Center next month.”

Congratulations to these outstanding Northfield musicians for making the roster for the 2023 Wabash County Honors Choir: Addie France (4th year) Anna Hodson (2nd year), Freshmen (1st year):Wyatt Barton, Burton Black, Drake King, Aaliysha Mackey, and Ayriana LeBaron. These students made the 2023 Wabash County Honors Band: Landon Shoue, Emily Rehak, Claire Thompson, Hailey Barton, Isaiah Beall, Turner Stephens, Madison Griffin, James Griffey, Natalee Keller, and John Nesler.

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.

Our hear tfelt condolences to the family and friends of Shelley Long.

Lagro Happy Birthday: March

23 – Dawn Bakehorn and Jim Hiatt; March 26 –Julie Hendry. Lagro Anniversary: March 27 – John and Shirley Shellenbarger.

Northfield’s musicians who participated in the Honors Band & Choir.

Layne Denton’s sculpture.

CommUNITY reception planned on March 24

Honeywell Arts

In Education

invites the public to a special celebration of the Honeywell CommUNITY Arts

Program on Friday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at the Manchester Junior High Auditorium.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the free event, which will feature artwork displays and performances by CommUNITY Arts student participants. Guests will also be able to mingle with the teaching artists and enjoy Mexican antojitos (snacks).

CommUNITY

Arts is a multiweek collaboration between Honeywell Arts In Education and Manchester Community Schools.

The program began in early March as teaching artists Ana Velazquez, Emily Guerrero, and Brian Kruschwitz were in the English Language Learner and Spanish 4 classrooms each week, inspiring students to give voice to their individual stories through visual art, storytelling, and music.

The reception celebration is a culmination of the program and will give junior high and high school students a chance to showcase their

Registration to begin for Wabash Farmers Market

weeks of work through performance and their original Mexican folk art creations known as alebrijes.

English Language Learners in grades K – 6 will also be featured performers during this evening, sharing the tissue paper flowers they created as they sing the song, “Flowers” in multiple languages.

Returning for its 16th season in Downtown Wabash, the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market will open registration to new and returning vendors on Wednesday, March 22. Vendors with goods and products that fit the handmade, homemade and homegrown categories are welcome.

The Downtown Wabash Farmers Market is a Downtown Wabash, Inc. event.

Vendor spots for 35 full-season vendors are open, leaving registration open on a first come, first serve basis. Downtown Wabash Farmers Market vendor registration comes in three tiers including full season at $200 per vendor,

two half seasons at $115 per vendor (May 13 to July 22; July 22Sept. 30) and single drop-ins at $25 per vendor. Nonprofit rates are available.

Vendors at the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market often include small businesses and local farms, bakers and artisans. In addition, food vendors, live music and kid-friendly offerings will be available at this season’s market.

To register as a vendor, visit DowntownWabash.org/downtown-wabash-farmers-market or contact Carly Hawkins via carly@downtownwabash.org or 260.563.0975.

For vendors interested in

learning more about the 2023 Downtown Wabash Farmers Market season, a 2023 Season Vendor Callout Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Downtown Wabash, Inc. office (189 S. Miami St., Suite 1). The Vendor Callout Meeting will be open-house style with Market Coordinator Carly Hawkins on-site to speak about the season and answer vendor questions. For more information, visit DowntownWabash.org/2023farmers-market-callout-meeting. For more information about the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market, visit DowntownWabash.org or follow along on social media.

Ham Hacks

By Laura Kurella

The Easter holiday is steeped in tradition, which has us all out shopping for the centerpiece of our Easter table which, more often than not, has many searching for a good ham!

Today, with most hams coming pre-cooked, and spiral sliced, options for heating these specialty hams needs to be more precise otherwise even the most expensive, and highest of quality hams will be reduced to tasting, and perhaps even looking like bacon or worse, balsa wood!

Some experts recommend going low and slow by placing a ham into a 250-degree oven for about 15 minutes per pound.

If you plan to do this with a spiral cut ham, you also need to make sure to keep the slices stacked and packed tightly as possible together. To accomplish this, simply place a piece of parchment paper over the cut side of the ham and then place the ham, cut-side down, on a sheet of heavy aluminum foil or in a foil pan so that the parchment paper is between the meat and the foil. This will allow gravity to help hold your ham slices together, which will protect the moisture in the ham while exposing the skin to the heat.

Pre-cooked hams that are labeled “ready to eat” do not require any heating to eat. However, hams labeled “cook before eating” do need to be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees before consuming. Therefore, read labels carefully to ensure you select the type you prefer.

A great way to add some enhancements to your ham is with flavor-infusing sauce, which should not be basted onto a whole ham until the last half hour of cooking time, so you avoid that burned sugar taste (unless you like it).

After heating a whole ham, be sure to let it rest, tightly-covered with foil, for about 10-15 minutes before serving to help it retain its moisture, and keep the whole ham covered, and in a warm spot (stove top/warming plate) so the ham stays warm during the meal.

When the spiral-sliced hams first came out, my dear Polish friend, Kathi Livermore, taught me her own ham hack, which was to bring a pan of vegetable broth to a boil on the stove, and then dip the ham slices into it, for a minute or two, before serving. She said it was an absolute foolproof way to protect the flavor and texture of a fancy, spiral-sliced ham while also saving lots of time fussing in the kitchen, and it also freed up oven space for other things!

I decided to take Kathi’s tip one step further by creating special basting sauces. Pre-cooked ham slices can then be dipped into a held warm sauce, which enables you to warm and baste your ham with fabulous flavors all in one fell swoop!

Here now is a sampling of dipping/basting sauces to help your ham be moist, warm, and flavorful.

Enjoy, and Happy Easter!

Laura Kurella is an award-winning recipe developer, food columnist, and author who enjoys sharing recipes from her Great Lakes Region kitchen. She welcomes comments at laurakurella@yahoo.com.

Spicy-Sweet Basting/Dipping Sauce

1 cup orange juice

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 teaspoons ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

In a small saucepan, combine basting ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer for three minutes, or until all sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low, cover and hold warm for basting, stirring occasionally. Add water to thin, if desired.

Balsamic Basting/Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 1/2 tablespoons high quality balsamic vinegar

1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

In a small saucepan, combine basting ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer for three minutes, or until all sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low, cover and hold warm for basting, stirring occasionally. Add water to thin, if desired.

Polynesian Pineapple Basting/Dipping Sauce

1/3 cup light brown sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup pineapple juice

1 cup water

1 tablespoon butter

2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Pinch salt

In a small saucepan, whisk together brown sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in pineapple juice and water until smooth. Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, apple cider vinegar, and salt until butter has melted. Reduce heat to low, cover and hold warm for basting, stirring occasionally. Add water to thin, if desired.

That

Easter ham is often the centerpiece of Easter gatherings, so it’s

a good

idea to up your game on making your ham taste its very best! Photo by Laura Kurella

Fellowship Dinner officials appreciate help

Officials with the Fellowship Dinner would like to extend their greatest appreciation to all the churches, families, and University of North Manchester who either provide their facility or prepare a nourishing meal to be served on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Without the continued support of churches, families and MU, the Community Meal would not happen. We are sincerely grateful to the volunteers who help cook and serve for all to enjoy. If you would like to volunteer, please contact David Neild at 260-615-2035 or Amy Neild at 260615-5582. On behalf of the FOC Community Meal and the Community Meal organizers –

THANK YOU!

“THE SUFFRAGETTES” KICKS

OFF 2023 SEA-

SON: North Manchester Historical Society will launch their 2023 program series on March 23 with a presentation honoring Women’s History Month called The Suffragettes. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. and coincides with an artist’s opening in the Kaleidoscope Gallery featuring Jack Fisher. The evening will be hosted in the galleries of The Center for History. The portrayal of the suffragette sisters takes a walk back in time with Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Alice Paul and President Wilson. Performers include Dave Schultz as narrator and President Wilson, Marcia Hotopp as Alice Paul, Deb Brown as

Susan B. Anthony and Deb Johnson as Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Brown and Johnson are 1975 Manchester College graduates. Retired teachers, three of the performers have been friends since high school and all share a love of history. They originally conceived the idea of this short play to honor the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment in 2020. The pandemic short circuited their earliest performances, but they have enjoyed taking their show on the road since then. Jack Fisher is our first of three visiting artists to be highlighted in 2023. Fisher shared that his interest in painting with water colors was influenced by his mother nearly 20 years ago. She came to painting late in her life and was an example for him.” “My medium has always been watercolors, and my subject matter Cont. on Pg. 23. is mainly landscapes.

I love watercolors because you can blend colors to provide an airy feeling to a scene or give a dark, mysterious look to the same scene. I hope I can continue to paint as along as my mother who lived to be 102 years old.” Program begins at 6:30 pm. This program is free and open to the public.

The NM Historical Society’s evening programs are presented quarterly and take place at the Center for History. Our next program will be June 8 featuring Stan Scantlin. The Center for History is open

p.m. and Saturday

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit our website www.northmanchestercenterforhistory.org for more information.

LAKETON LEGION AXILIARY MEETING

REPORT:

President Linda Torpy presided during the March meeting of the Laketon American Legion Auxiliary Unit #402 when it was voted to increase Membership dues for 2024 to $35 for Senior and $10 for Junior members, because of the recent increase by National Auxiliary.

Indiana Veterans Home chairman, Doris Eubank shared a ‘thankyou’ received from Department chairman for the 20 valentines received for IVBH residents and reported she had sent a birthday card to the Unit sponsored resident. A donation of $100 was made to the Laketon Lions for the April 1 Easter Egg Hunt candy to be held at the fire station and plastic eggs to be donated by Junior Activities chairman, Stephanie Hudson. National Security chairman, Thelma Butler, reported on the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). Each year, hundreds of brave men and women who served in the military make the ultimate sacrifice, leaving behind devastated spouses, children, parents, siblings, friends and co-workers. This program has offered care to over 80,000 surviving loved ones since 1994. TAPS receives no government funding and services are free to the surviving family

members. $50.00 was donated to the TAPS non-profit Military/Veterans Service Organization. Refreshments were provided by Sue and Jessica Gahl to 8 members. Door prize was won by Doris Eubank. Next meeting April 4.

FRANCES SLOCUM DAR

HOLD MEETING:

The monthly meeting of the Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on Tuesday, Mar 14th at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, Wabash. Nine members were present, and guests Richard Baker, Wayne Rennicker, Eva Glass, Shelly Reed and Taylor Chandler. “March is Women’s History Month, which provides an opportunity to honor the women who have contributed to American historyboth past and present-through the DAR’s Women in American History award. Chapters are encouraged to take into consideration women who have made innovative contributions to their communities.” Shelly Reed, interpretive naturalist, Upper Wabash

Interpretive Services, IDNR, gave the program on Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. The Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are eastern North America’s only breeding hummingbird. They prefer to feed on red or orange flowers but have good color vision and can see into the ultraviolet spectrum, which humans can’t see. The extremely

short legs prevent it from walking or hopping. The best it can do is shuffle along a perch. It scratches its head and neck by raising its foot up and over its wing. It beats its wings about 55 times a second. The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be Tuesday, April 11, at GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. 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.

New business coming to Somerset

Somerset has a new family that has moved into town, Sean and Victoria Johnson.

Radabaugh Construction has sold lot 5 on Shopping Center Road and it closed on March 10. The purchaser is Thomas Coath, who along with his son are operating an electronic business that manufactures controls for water treatment plants. The company is Integrity Control and Automation. Huntington and Bluffton are using their services. A new roof that is not flat will soon be installed and some of the buildings could be available for sale or rent, perhaps a restaurant. The Fire Station is getting a new fire truck, a 2011 Dodge, that is coming from the Wabash Fire Department. It is being provided by the Converse Volunteer Fire Department, as we are a branch station. The sign was refinished last year. Soon we will be asking residents to

help paint and install gaskets on the bottom of the doors. A new town sign is also in the works. The Super Store is undergoing some remodeling and still remains for sale. We often talk about the size of our zip code. A search revealed that we are located on a .23 sq. mile plot or 640 acres but the population is said to be 26 up to 220. Thanks to all who drop off aluminum and steel for recycling. Last month we took in 96 pounds of aluminum cans and received $48.

GOOD MESSAGE: “A rattlesnake bit one of my sheep in the face about a week ago. Deadliest snake that lives Cont. on Pg. 22.

Lions name new vice president

ROANN Lions Club met Tuesday, March 7, at Town Hall. President Phil Hale welcomed everyone and led the members in the pledge to the American flag.

Secretary’s report was given by Donna Harman, and treasurers report was given by Keith Ford. Both were approved as read.

Keith reported that we sold concessions at two RC races this racing season and it was good for our club. There will be more races until next fall. Shawn Bucher reported that the track may be leased out to another person for next year’s race season but the Lions Club would still be welcome to sell concessions at some of the races.

Since Phil Dale was put into the club president’s position (after the passing of Rick Morris), the club needed a vice-president. Joe Menna accepted the position and the club voted to approve his position.

Upcoming activities for the Roann Lions Club: Roann Lions Club will sponsor the annual

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

Ann Meyer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, This will be held at the former school grounds near the baseball diamond.

Lions Club has been asking to help with “Random Acts of Kindness Day” on April 22 in Roann. For those in town who are unable to rake leaves, need a small chore done, etc., please contact a Lions Club member and we will put you on our list to help out if we can. This is the day Roann Metro League with director Shante Frieden will be cleaning up at the ball diamond. Their time of little guys, and parents, will also help with some of these “be good to your neighbor” chores.

Raber’s Grocery on Indiana 19 near Gilead will have their Customer

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around here. The sheep’s face swelled up and hurt her terribly. But the old rattlesnake didn’t know the kind of blood that flows through the sheep. Anti-venom is most often made from sheep’s blood. The sheep swelled for about 2 days but the blood of the lamb destroyed the venom of the serpent. I was worried but the sheep didn’t care. She kept on eating, kept on drinking, and kept on climbing because she knew she was alright.

Often the serpents of this life will reach out and bite us. They inject

Appreciation Day

Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to ?

This will be a chicken dinner. A big thank you ahead of time to Steve and Jen Hicks who will be cooking the meat. The meat will be furnished by Raber’s. The Lions Club will furnish a vegetable and applesauce. This will be a free will donation to the Roann Lions Club. Come show your appreciation for a local business, and support the Roann Lions Club.

Independence Day celebration in Roann will July 1 this year. This will begin with breakfast in the Roann Covered Bridge from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. More activities are being planned for later that day. This will be the day of the Roann fireworks.

The meeting was adjourned and refreshments were available for those at the meeting.

RANDOM ACT of Kindness!

Several Lions Club members, with assistance from Roann’s crew, helped out a resident in Roann. They cut up a large

spruce tree that had fallen in their yard last fall. The “crew” then hauled away the limbs.

NU CHAPTER of Sigma Phi Gamma is having a Bingo party on March 28. It will start at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. at Wabash REMC Building, 350 Wedcor Avenue, Wabash. Prizes will include Myra Purses, Pampered Chef, Dream Weaving Appalachian Baskets, Longaberger Baskets and Poole’s Gift Certificates. Raffles, 50/50, and intermission games will be part of the evening as well. For ticket information or to purchase, contact Renee at 765-8339371 or Colleen Hollenback at 765833-6402. You must be 18 or older to attend.

BETTY DAWALD has a birthday coming up on March 22. She will be turning 97 years young. Friends and family would like to celebrate her birthday with a card shower. Mailing address is 6347 East 1200 North, Roann, IN 46974. Help Betty

celebrate this milestone.

LIFE CENTER is giving away free stuff in their Mommy and Me Boutique. You are invited to check them out. They are open Monday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Friday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. They are located at 489 Bond Street, Wabash.

PASTOR BALMER of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for March 26, will be from 1st Corinthians 9:24-26 titled “Fix our Eyes on Jesus”. March birthdays will be celebrated. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9 a.m. The church is located at the corner of Adams and Arnold Streets in Roann. Women of Faith has started working on their annual Chicken-n-Noodle dinner that is set for April 22, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

NORTH MIAMI Lent Service for March 26 will be hosted by Ebenezer United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. The church is located at 10978 Meridian Road, Macy, Indiana

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46951. Mike Sheehan will be the speaker. Light refreshments will be served after the service.

UPCOMING

EVENTS: March

23 – Happy Homemakers, The Fried Egg, 9 a.m.; March 26 – Lent Service – Ebenezer Methodist Church, 6 p.m.; March 27 –Festival Committee, Town Hall, 7 p.m.; April 8 – Easter Egg Hunt, School grounds, 1 p.m.; April 22 –RUMC Women of Faith Chicken-nNoodle Dinner, 4p.m. to 7 p.m.

PLEASE CONTINUE praying for: Jackie Slee, Russell Quillen, Jeff Krom, Coy Eads, Ken Musselman, Larry Smalley, Robin Stanton, Tiffany Howard, Rob Mace and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy, God bless you all.

CELEBRATING

ANNIVER-

SARIES: March 11 – Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Krom; March 22 –Mr. & Mrs. Terry Deniston; March 26 – Mr. & Mrs. Roger Emley; March 28 –Mr. & Mrs. Harlow Stephenson.

CELEBRATING

BIRTHDAYS: March 8 – Drew

Rensberger; March 9 – Mike See; March 10 – Jim Pell and Kaleb Solorzane; March 11 – Jerry Blackburn and Amarah Frieden; March 12 – Toni McKillip; March 13 – Kelsey Reed; March 14 – Rex Renz and Christopher Meyer; March 22 – Betty Dawald and Lori Foust; March 23 –Bode Sorg, Lori Vigar, and Tyler Palmer; March 24 –Tyson Baer, Jose Delgado, and Karlie Draper; March 26 –Jason Draper and Brian Myers; Marcy 28 – Robin Van Buskirk and Ryan Meyer. I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. Also, I am reachable by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. to appear in the next weeks paper.

their poison into us but they cannot overcome the Blood of the Lamb of God that washes away the sin of the world and the sting of death. Don’t worry about the serpent or his bite, just make sure that the Lamb’s Blood is flowing through your veins.”Unknown

LAFONTAINE

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will hold

Dave Bates Memorial, Dan’s Fish /Tenderloin Fry Drive-Thru, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 25. Cost per meal is $12.

PUBLIC SERV-

ICE ANNOUNCEMENT: The trustees of IOOF Cemetery would remind all of those who have grave blankets at their loved one’s site, could you please remove them before March 30? Thank you.

STOUFFER’S STOCK FARM Indoor petting zoo with goats, donkeys and chickens— oh my! And more!

Mark your calendars and spread the word! We are having a petting zoo! All money goes toward the show team to make sure they can experience it 100 percent free! We put on a

completely free show team for youth inner city kids to be able to show livestock and experience 4-H. Cost is $2 per human. Every Wednesday in April, May, and June from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 3445 W 400 S, Wabash.

EASTER/SPRIN G BREAKFAST will be held Saturday, April 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at LaFontaine Community Building. Enjoy a breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes and biscuits with sausage gravy for a donation. Non-perishable food items will

be collected for the United Methodist Food Pantry. Proceeds will go toward the Duane Davis Scholarship fund.

LAFONTAINE CHRISTIAN CHURCH will host an Easter Egg Hunt after the breakfast at 10:30 a.m.

TOWN OF LAFONTAINE Residents reminder if you have not renewed your Golf Cart registration, please do. You will need their driver’s license and current copy of the insurance information. Golf Carts must be insured to drive on town Cont. on Pg. 23.

Urbana Ball Park is ready for use

Spring will officially arrive on March 20 of this year. With the onset of spring, trees will start budding and plants will soon bloom. Birds will be more prominent with their singing. It’s the time of year that people will get out of the house and shake off the winter blues.

They start to think about cleaning and doing maintenance work around the house and yard. Other items start falling into place such as Cook outs, camping out and making s’mores, car shows, races of all sorts, NASCAR, Indy Car, NHRA and one of my favorites to watch, Formula 1. I’m sure there are others. Also, March Madness - NCAA Basketball

Michael Snell 260-774-3665 pinkynova71@ hotmail.com

Tourney. Have you made your choice for the overall NCAA Champion? I have or at least I hope the one I have chosen goes all the way. Youth Baseball will be starting.

I would like for everyone to know that the Urbana Ball Park is ready for use. The park can host ball games and practices. There are several other activities that could be held at the park. There is a Pavilion for gettogethers with a

grill for that special cook-out. Basketball Court and plenty of room for parking. There is playground equipment for the kids to have fun on. Lion’s Snack Shack if needed. The Urbana Ball Park belongs to the Urbana Lions Club and the Club is proud that it can serve you. If you would like to hold your activity at the park, all you have to do is call 260-7743665 to see if the date you want is available. Urbana Lions would truly like to see this property used more this year than last year. Enjoy the Spring time.

90th Birthday of Alma Devore was held at Urbana Yoke Parish Church on March 5. There were

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streets. Fees have not changed from $25 per year.

NOTICE: The Alumni committee are working on the Banquet for May 6 at LaFontaine Community Building. Any person who had attended LaFontaine School and would like to attend the LaFontaine High School Alumni Banquet. Please email or send your name, address, and email (if you have one) with year attended or graduated to etheleib@gmail.co m, or Ethel Eib 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine IN 46940, so we may send you an invite. This year, to keep cost as low as will be sending a lot of invites will be going out by email. So, if we do not have your email address, please email me.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Remington

Jack, Brittany

Strickler, Robert Kumler, Ed Andrews -March 23, Diana Packard, Susan Wente, Jon Gillespie -March 24, Marie Jones March -25, Sharon Pattee, Evelyn Compton, Gene Smith, Keisha Wright -March 26, Janet Pattee, Christy SmithMarch 27, Abby Driskill, Lucia Fierstos, Mark Coffelt -March 28, Eric Sanafrank, Carol Bates, Amanda EvistionMarch 29, Troy Phillipy, Lynn Swain -March 30

HAPPYAN-

NIVERSARY

Robert and Laverne

Sanafrank March 24, Rick and Karla Treber March 25, Troy and Milessa Phillipy March 28

WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK

WALTON

LEAGUE will be starting our spring cross shoots. We are located at 10439 S, Old State Rd. 13 Somerset. We will be shooting shotguns and opensight 22 rifles and pistols.. Dates are; March 26, April 2, 23, 30 and May 7. Starting time is 10 a.m.

approximately 50 people who attended. Alma would like to thank everyone who attended and for the cards that she has received, which are many she said. Happy Birthday Alma!

Prayer concerns: Nancy Anderson & family, Joe Adams, Marilyn Karns, Julie Miller, John Eltzroth, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron & Rhonda Baer, Duane Wagner, Kim and Brian Frank, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Jerry & Nancy McColley, Josh McColley, Ethel Fogel, Weck family, Dan Speicher & family, Coy Eads & his parents & sisters, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Jim and

Pat Hartley, Joni Fox, our Nation and leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders and health providers.

Attention Veterans: if you need to get to a medical facility for your appointment and you need a way, call 765-251-5908

D.A.V.

Transportation to schedule MondayFriday 8 a.m. to noon. This is FREE transportation for all veterans to VA Medical Facilities. May God bless you Veterans for your Service to this Great Nation. Give D.A.V.

Transportation a call today.

Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on March 15 around 7:30 a.m. They meet every Wednesday

and have breakfast together and talk about what is happening in and around the country. Those attending were Larry and Nancy Meyer, Tom and Joyce Willcox and Pat McNabney. As always, this bunch would like to invite you to join them and enjoy the food and company. Come on down some Wednesday morning and see what this group is all about and have some fun.

Urbana Streetlights: Keep the reports of light outages coming to me. If you know of a streetlight that has an issue, please call me at 260-7743665. If I don’t answer, leave a massage. Give me the light’s address and tell me what the issue is. I’ll submit a work order to have the light repaired. Please allow five working days for the repair. Thank you for your help.