The Paper of Wabash County - March 29, 2023, Issue

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The dream ends

Knights fall to Indianapolis Lutheran in Class A Finals

By Eric Christiansen

The dream run ended for Southwood Saturday, March 25, at the IHSAA Boys Basketball Class 1A State Finals.

The Knights, who entered the state tournament with a 10-12 record, had a five-point lead with 5:40 remaining in the second quarter against Indianapolis Lutheran in the championship game, but from that point on, the Saints took over, ending Southwood’s run with a 97-66 win.

Southwood started the season with an 0-5 record before figuring things out as the season went on with first-year head coach Christian Perry.

“It’s hard to put into perspective what they’ve done,” Perry said after the game in Indianapolis. “Starting out 0-5 and going into sectional play under .500… then we go on this run of eight games. Then to get down here … it’s just amazing what they’ve done.”

Both Class 1A teams showed the nerves that come with playing on such a big stage in Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis, home of the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever, with a slow start offensively.

The Saints took a 3-0 lead before Southwood’s Dylan Stout got the Knights on the board with 5:17 left in the first quarter.

After a Lutheran basket, Cole Winer scored inside to cut it to 5-4, but the Saints answered to take a 7-4 lead with 3:45 left in the quarter.

A timely time out from Perry worked as the Knights scored the next six points on two baskets from Jason Oprisek and another from Stout to take a 10-7 lead.

“They got off to a 7-4 lead, then we got some turnovers and a layup and got the lead on them,” Perry said. “At that point we thought ‘okay, we can play with these guys.’”

Tied at 12-12, Cole Winer gave the Knights a 1512 lead with a three-point play, followed by a fast break layup from Will Winer with a steal and assist from his brother Cole, to give Southwood its largest lead of the game at 17-12.

Lutheran answered with a 7-0 run to take a 2017 lead before Stout stopped the bleeding, temporarily, with a reverse layup with 4:30 remaining in the first half to put it at 20-19.

Back-to-back baskets from Lutheran’s LJ Ward, Cont. on Page 4.

Southwood’s Cole Winer wins Craft Mental Attitude Award

By Eric Christiansen

Southwood’s Cole Winer was still feeling the sting of his team’s loss to Indianapolis

Lutheran in the IHSAA Class 1A State Finals Saturday, March 26, when he was named the Ray Craft Mental Attitude Award winner for Class 1A.

The recipient of the award was selected by the IHSAA Executive Committee and was nominated by his principal and coach, and excelled in mental attitude, athletic ability, scholarship, and leadership.

Winer is the son of Adam and Kelli Winer.

After receiving the honor, he deflected the personal achievement and talked about his teammates.

“I’m just so proud of this team,” Winer said as we received the award. “I love every single one of them boys. I’m just super proud of our guys. We just never gave up. We started out 0-5 (and) things weren’t looking good. We started to play tough and stopped letting people push

us around. That’s what got us here.”

Winer’s parents added how proud they were of their son.

“We’re super proud,” Adam Winer said. “Just trying to soak in the whole season. Number one, the boys playing together (Cole and brother Will), but this group of coaches … this whole team was just so fun to watch.

“They got into that hole in the beginning of the year and they didn’t give up. It was amazing to watch and come to this point.”

Kelli Winer added, “Cole is planning to attend Liberty University and we’re excited for him to start a new journey. He had an awesome ride and we’re super proud of him.”

Winer is the fourth Southwood student-athlete to win the Ray Craft Mental Attitude Award.

First was Kolby Halderman for baseball in 2003, followed by Mallory Harness for volleyball in 2009, and Carson Blair for basketball in 2018.

Cole Winer (center is joined by his parents Kelli and Adam, along with Corey Wilson (left), vice president of Community Engagement for Pacers Sports and Entertainment, and Ray Craft, former associate commssioner for the Indiana High School Athletic Association, for whom Winer’s award is named. Photo by Joseph Slacian

30 years later, questions remain, women still missing

By Ed Breen

Thirty years now. Thirty years, one piled upon another over those 10,950 days and nights, since that spring evening in 1993 when Tricia Reitler left her dorm on the Indiana Wesleyan University campus in south Marion, strolled over to the Marsh Supermarket on Adams street, bought a magazine and a root beer, left the store and was never seen or heard from again.

Her parents now understand that she is most likely dead, but closure eludes them. Police officers consider it an open case and a couple of them are still trying to find a way to get to the person they believe abducted and killed the 19-year-old all those years ago.

And in an awful irony, another Grant County girl who vanished in those same years also remains absent without explanation. She is Wendy Felton, a Gas city resident who disappeared six year earlier, on June 4, 1987, from her Gas City home. She was 16 at the time. Her sister had taken her parents, Russell and June Felton, to the Indianapolis airport. When the

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teenager left her home she took nothing – not even her purse – with her.

Both girls –Tricia Reitler and Wendy Felton –remain unaccounted for and in the cold analytics of the modern world are reduced to National Crime Information Center — NCIC — file numbers at the FBI.

Tricia Lynn Reiter is NCIC case M633946073.

Wendy Louise Felton is NCIC case M250436110.

Both, however,

remain very much a part of the lives of their families –the Feltons in Gas City and Garry and Donna Reitler, who still live in the suburban Cleveland, Ohio, home in Olmstead Township from which their daughter moved to come to Marion to study psychology at IWU.

And both remain in the minds and workflow of police officers, active and retired, in Marion and Grant County.

Tricia Reitler’s file is now in the custody of the third generation of investigators since that 1993 morning when she was reported missing.

At least a dozen officers, city and county, have sought answers to the questions: Where did Tricia Retiler go? And where did Wendy Felton go? And who took them? And were they killed? And Cont. on Pg. 3.

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Jay Kay, Mark Stefanatos , Darrell Himelick, Jason Ewer, Josh Zigler, Stephen Dorsey , Kyle Beal . . . the list of police officers grows longer. And most have suspects in mind, especially in the case of Tricia Reitler, of people they believe responsible. But suspicion and evidence are two different things. The files include 7,000 pages of notes, tips, interviews, speculations and conclusions.

The only thing most all agree on is that Larry Hall, who was from Wabash and is now serving a life term in federal prison

for another killing, had nothing to do with the disappearance and deaths of either Reiter or Felton.

Hall gained much attention about 20 years ago when he offered confessions to lots of kidnappings and killings.

He is jailed in North Carolina for having abducted and killed another teenager, Illinois resident Jessica Roach, in western Indiana.

For the Reitler family, everything changed on the night of March 29, 1993.

“The phone call came a little bit after midnight,” Garry Reitler recalled. “I wasn’t feeling well that

night, just kind of lying on the couch,” he said several years later.

“Do you know where your daughter is?” It was a Marion police officer calling. Tricia may have been headstrong, but she was responsible. Her parents knew instantly something was very wrong.

“Tricia was a fighter; she was strong. She was a small girl, but she was very determined. We knew that she was not gone by her own doing,” her father said.

The Reitlers drove to Marion in early morning, the first of many such drives over those years. Their daugh-

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ter’s clothing, bloody but folded, had been found near the campus.

“I think at that point I knew. I knew that she was no longer alive,” her father has since said. But, of course, he did not –and does not –know. Not with certainty.

The wounds have become scars, but the pain persists.

“Something peo-

ple don’t realize is that, until we get answers, this is still our everyday reality – or nightmare,” Donna Reitler said.

“Nightmare” is the same word June Felton uses when remembering those early weeks after her daughter vanished.

So we will conclude this story just as we have so many others over

30 years: Anyone with information on the disappearance of Wendy Felton or Tricia Reitler is asked to contact the Grant County Sheriff’s Department at 765668-8168, the Marion Police Department 765662-9981 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 317-2628477.

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TRICIA REITLER WENDY FELTON

The dream is over

including a fast break dunk, one of many from the Saints on the morning, increased the Southwood deficit to 24-19.

Will Winer hit 1-2 free throws while Cole Winer scored inside to keep the Knights close, trailing 26-22 with 3:07 left in the first half.

Then, the wheels fell off for Southwood, while Lutheran’s tires pumped up to capacity.

The Saints turned up their defensive pressure to overwhelm the Knights over the final 2:56 of the second quarter, outscoring Southwood, 19-4, to take a 45-26 halftime lead.

“They turned it up a notch,” Perry said. “That defensive pressure – I think we had 17 turnovers in the first half and our goal is less than 10 in a game. To have that many in one half, especially when you are playing a really good team, it’s hard to compete.”

“It felt like we were right there with them but they started getting turnover after turnover,” Southwood senior Jason Oprisek said.

“When we did get a shot, it wasn’t a good one. They just kept getting easy buckets and is just went downhill from there.”

“I think their quickness is something that we have not seen and they were really good at splitting our

defense, and obviously, you saw our press wasn’t too effective,” Cole Winer said. “It helped us some but they just played it really well.”

In the second half, Lutheran increased the lead to 52-26 but the Knights showed

stopped the Saints’ scoring run with a bucket followed by two free throws from Cole Winer and a three-pointer from Lehner, but Lutheran answered with four quick points.

Oprisek scored back-to-back baskets but missed opportunities to convert both into three-point plays with missed free throws.

Thirty seconds later Will Winer was fouled, scored, but also missed the free throw, an area that hurt the Knights all morning, as the team shot 15-28 from the charity stripe.

Meanwhile, Lutheran hit 17-29 on the day.

“They shot well from the free throw line,” Perry said of the Saints. “They’re not a very good free throw shooting team, percentage wise, but they were falling for them today.

throws wouldn’t have mattered, but it could have made it closer,” he added. “But they are a really good team and they are state champions for a reason.”

The Knights continued to battle and tried to get back into the game but Lutheran had an answer for each Southwood score over the final three minutes of the third quarter to take a 77-49 lead, and went on to claim the school’s first basketball state champions.

wouldn’t change too much from the game.

“We had to continue what got us here. You can’t change the game play. Now I would have (changed) since we saw what we did didn’t work, and we’re not going to do it again,” he said. “We wouldn’t have lost by this much if we sat back and let them shoot threes, except for (Durray) Smith (who hit five 3pointers), but we came to play and we came to win.

they still had life.

Nathan Lehner

“The points we got beat by, free

“We weren’t able to handle them very well,” Perry said. “We haven’t seen that this season. We knew they were going to be aggressive but you can’t replicate it in practice. They were very aggressive, and inside, they were getting to the basket on us. It seemed that everything that could happen was happening for them.”

Perry said he

“We had to play the style that got us here and that’s what we’re comfortable doing,” he added, “I can second-guess everything for probably the rest of my life but we had to do what got us here. Once we got down, you can’t sit back. You have to come back at them and try to get turnovers. The flip side was that we were giving up Cont. on Pg. 7.

Southwood’s Jason Oprisek battles for a rebout with an Indianapolis Lutheran player during first half action Saturday.

Photo by Joseph Slacian

LaFontaine native named to Bandmasters HOF

Ex-educator formed Mississinewa Valley Band

By Ed Breen

A longtime music educator in Grant and surrounding counties has been honored with inclusion in the Indiana Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame.

John Brane, a native of LaFontaine and a resident of Van Buren, was inducted into the hall of fame in ceremonies last week at the Elliott Hall of Music at Purdue University in West Lafayette. The pres-

entation was made during the 63rd annual meeting of the bandmasters, which includes band directors and educators at all levels in Indiana schools.

In addition to teaching and conducting band music in Indiana schools for 37 years, Brane is also the founder of the Mississinewa Valley Band in Marion, which he organized in 2001 after he retired from teaching. He stepped down as

conductor of that band three years ago, but continues to play tuba in the band.

He was reared in a musical family; his parents both played instruments. He began playing the baritone in fifth grade.

“I knew I either wanted to be a band director or a mechanic,” Brane said of his formative years. He is a

1954 graduate of the former LaFontaine High School, which has since been merged into the Southwood High School district of the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County.

He received his bachelor’s degree from the Jordan School of Music at Butler University in Indianapolis and his master’s degree from the VanderCook College of Music in Chicago.

He began his teaching and conducting career at the Oak Hill school system in Converse before moving to Avila High School in northeast Indiana. He

returned to central Indiana when he taught at Hartford City and Taylor University in Upland.

His last move was to the Eastbrook Junior High School, where he remained for 22 years prior to retirement in 1995.

In addition to teaching and con-

ducting, he was a founding member and first president of the Indiana State School Music Association. He continues to participate as a site manager and timer for the ISSMA state marching band contest annually in Indianapolis.

His home community honored

him several years ago with the Outstanding Alumni award at Southwood and LaFontaine. He is also a recipient of the Tony Maidenberg Community Service Award, presented annually by Indiana Wesleyan University.

John Brane, founder of the Mississinewa Valley Band, leads the band during a past concert. Photo provided

JOHN BRANE

The dream is over

layups.”

After the game, the Southwood seniors shared their thoughts on the tournament run and the season.

“Coming from a small community, we don’t do this too often so it has a bigger meaning,” Stout said. “Starting off the season the way we did, this is great. We weren’t expected to go too far in the tournament at all. To make it to the state championship game with these guys, it means so much.”

“To start off the year like we did, it’s been really fun,” Cole Winer said. “People in Wabash were calling us the worst team in Wabash County. This run means so much to me.”

Oprisek added, “Throughout the year you could see us more and more improving. I still don’t think we’ve played our best basketball yet. I think we could have played better if we had two or three more weeks.”

Lehner summed it up. “To start off 0-5 and to be here, it’s unreal.”

Perry added his thoughts on the magical run.

“Playing for Southwood, I never won a sectional game. To lead these guys down here to the state finals is still unreal. It’s going to take a while to set in,” the Southwood coach said. “In our little community – we have 240 kids in our school and they all went to our school. They grew up together. They know each other’s parents’ names, know where they live. They know everything about each other.

“For this community, along with these guys, and Southwood on their jerseys, it means a lot to everybody in our community to be down here,” he

continued. “We’re only the second program to come to the state finals in basketball (in Wabash County) and both of them have been ours in the last five years. Everybody was behind us and supporting us. It’s definitely crazy that this happened but these boys were determined. That’s what they wanted.

“I set goals at the begging of the season,” Perry added. “The last goal I put up there was to win sectional. I don’t put up regional or anything beyond that. We did that but they weren’t done. They wanted to get down here.

“They didn’t drive the bus but they got us down here.”

Oprisek led the Knights with 17 points, five rebounds, and two steals on the day, while Cole Winer had 15 points and six rebounds, followed by Will Winer with 13 points, six rebounds, and six assists, Stout with eight points, eight rebounds, three steals, and two assist, Lehner with eight points and six rebounds, Jaret Denney with four points, Bryce Wilcox with four rebounds, one assist, and one steal, and Randy

Boone, Dalton Barney, and Keaton Metzger each with one rebound while Barney added an assist.

The Knights finish the season with

Dylan Stout gets a pass off over Indianapolis Lutheran’s Durray Smith.

Southwood’s Will Winer gets a shot off over Indianapolis Lutheran’s LJ Ward during second half action Saturday.

Nathan Lehner (10) works to set up a play during second half action of the IHSAA Class A state finals on Saturday. Photos by Eric Christiansen

Alice Johns, 82

Enjoyed hummingbirds

Feb. 11, 1958 – March 24, 2023

Alice J. Johns, 82, of LaFontaine, passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on April 4, 1940, in Marion, to Walter and Mary (Bradford) Howard.

Alice married Robert Johns on Feb. 11, 1958. She worked for Foster Forbes Glass Company in Marion, then she ran her Indiana Beach business. Alice attended First General Baptist Church in Marion. She was in the Liston Creek Gospel Band, and she was also a song leader at her church. Alice loved to watch hummingbirds, playing piano, singing hymnals, and loved the color lavender. One of the best human beings on the planet.

Alice is survived by three sons, Raymond Johns of Peru, Marvin Johns of LaFontaine, and Kevin Johns of Vandalia, Mich.; one daughter, Cynthia Ratliff of Nashville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Matthew Johns, and Kevin Cody Johns, one great-grandchild Liam Conner; and one sister, Ruth Caplin of Marion.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert Johns, four brothers, and five sisters.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to services from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, have been trusted with Alice Johns’ final arrangements.

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

Beverly Ann Finley, 94

Was in church ministry

Aug. 5, 1928 – March 25, 2023

Beverly Ann (Ingram) Finley, 94, North Manchester, passed away March 25, 2023. She was born Aug 5, 1928, to Walter M. and Flora M. (Pember) Ingram. On Sept. 4, 1954, Beve married E. Dean Finley.

Surviving are her husband, the Rev. E. Dean Finley, North Manchester; two daughters, Susan C. Finley, Chicago, and Janet Finley (Matthew) Long, Littleton, Colo.; and grandchildren, Scott Plant, Angela Plant, Alec Plant, Mark Plant, Anna (Daniel Chenoweth) Long, Jenna Long, and Kajsa Long.

A private burial will be later in Indianapolis. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

James Enser, 81

Owned several businesses

Aug. 25, 1941 – March 25, 2023

James Robert Enser, 81, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 4:05 pm, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at his home. He was born on August 25, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, to Robert and Gladys (Soldwedel) Enser.

Jim was a 1960 graduate of Pershing High School in Detroit, before moving to Peru. He married Alma N. Truax in Peru on Nov. 18, 1961.

He was an entrepreneur at heart and thought of himself as an ironworker. Jim took a welding class and opened E & S Metal Fabrication in 1968, with his partner Terry Smith.

After the loss of his partner, he continued the business for more than 52 years. He drafted, built, and installed aluminum smelting equipment in many local businesses and throughout the United States. He was also a partner in S & R Enterprises, now the Real Alloy Recycling on Dimension Avenue.

Jim was also co-owner of Cranes Inc. which was formed in 1982. He purchased the Dairy Queen in downtown Wabash in 1982, and opened it as Sodas N Such, and operated it until 1984.

His favorite business and hobby was Sweet Tree Farms Maple Syrup, which he missed the last few years. Making maple syrup was his hobby, and he enjoyed sharing it with his children and grandchildren. He operated that for over 18 years, and supplied many local businesses with local maple syrup. Jim was also a pilot and served on the Wabash County Aviation Board for several years. He was also a member of the Sweetwater Assembly of God in North Manchester, member and Past Master of the Hanna Masonic Lodge # 61 of Wabash, a member of the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine, the Wabash Elks Lodge, and the NRA. Jim was a devoted husband, dad, and grandpa. He enjoyed welding, fishing, flying, and riding and driving his horses and mules.

He is survived by his wife, Alma N. Enser; three children, Liz (Stan) Farmer, Mike (Deb) Enser, and Dyan (Dave) Snavely, all of Wabash; seven grandchildren Erica Farmer, Amanda (Nestor) Lopez, Cayla Enser, Sheere (TyLerr) Fuller, Derek Reed, Zachary Reed, and Megan Snavely; six great grandchildren Sienna and Gavin Lopez, Oaklynn and WrenLee Fuller, and Aspen and Norah Reed; sister, Sally (John) Crawford of Mooresville, Indiana; and his brother, Chris (Teri) Enser of Vienna, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his grandson, Kaleb Enser.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2023, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Jeremy Jones officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Friends may call 37 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home, with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m.

Preferred memorial is Sweetwater Assembly of God, North Manchester.

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

Jerry Hudson U.S. Army veteran

June 10, 1939 – March 3, 2023

Jerry Lee Hudson, age 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Jerry was born on the family farm near Urbana in Wabash County, on June 10, 1939. He was a son of Ivan Montgomery and Mildred (Palmer) Hudson. He graduated from Urbana High School in 1957 and immediately enlisted in the United States Army where he served stateside in the First Army Division (The Big Red One) for two years, with an additional two years spent in the Army Reserve.

Back home, he enrolled at Manchester College to study business, paying his way by working at Honeywell third shift. Around this time, he met Patricia Derrick of Wabash. Pat and Jerry’s courtship was brief, they married on December 29, 1962, and the wedding date moved up because of the possibility Jerry might be called up to serve in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Pat and Jerry’s first apartment was above the Hoover-Miner Funeral Home, where Jerry worked part-time. Their son Michael was born a year later, and their daughter Jennifer was born three years after that.

After graduating from college, Jerry started out as a corporate accountant, working first for Central Soya in Marion, Ohio, and later relocating to Fort Wayne, Indiana. From time to time, he worked for several small manufacturing companies, learning the skills he would need later as a business owner. His last corporate job was as a Trust Officer for the Fort Wayne National Bank. Although finance was his area of expertise, manufacturing is where his true interests were. In 1981, he quit his job at the bank, and with business partner Dave Hensler, started Hydra-Tech, Inc., a maker of aerial devices (“cherry pickers”) for the electric utility, construction contractor, and tree care industries.

The business was a success and LIFT-ALL aerials and digger derricks were in service with some of the largest utility companies and tree care services in the country, as well as in service throughout the world. Jerry sold the company in 2008 and enjoyed a long retirement, traveling the world with his wife Pat. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. Jerry was an avid car aficionado. From his first Triumph TR-3 roadster in college, he liked working on them as much as he enjoyed driving them.

Jerry is survived by his wife of sixty years, Pat; children, Michael (Meredith) Hudson, and Jennifer (Garrick) Cook; grandchildren Schuyler, Sherman, and Beatrice Cook; and sister, Judy Rice of Wabash.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by two brothers, James (Jim) and Joseph (Joe). Services were Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne. Committal services occurred at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Contributions in Jerry’s memory can be made to the American Cancer Society of Fort Wayne, 111 E. Ludwig Road, Suite 105, Fort Wayne, Indiana or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Fond memories and Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.greenlawnmpfh.com for the Hudson family.

Joshua Copeland, 44

Was an auto mechanic

March 14, 1979 – March 17, 2023

Joshua “Josh” R. Copeland, 44, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 4:10 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, surrounded by family and friends. He was born to Ray and Dawn (Penn) Copeland on March 14, 1979, in Wabash, Indiana.

Josh was an auto mechanic. He enjoyed making people laugh, helping others, working on cars and motorcycles, cooking on the grill, having fires, and pyrotechnics. Josh had a heart of gold. He is still helping people by the donation of life.

Josh is survived by his parents, Ray (Dawn) Copeland of Wabash; one son, Tyler Copeland of Wabash; one daughter, Kayleigh Copeland of Wabash; two brothers, Alvah (Dawndra) Copeland of Wabash, and Donnie (Angie) Wagner of New York; two sisters, Amelia (Anthony) Bailey of Rising Sun, Katie (Rusty) Richardson of Wabash; paternal grandmother, Mary Fields of Peru; nephews, Kyle (Angel) Copeland, Cody Copeland (Maci), Noah Copeland, Landon Copeland, Drake King; nieces, Shay Cook, Paige Bailey, and Tori Bailey; step daughter, Skylia Wilcox; and girlfriend, Adrina Dils, and daughter, Eliana. He is also, survived by biological father, Scott Heeter.

He is preceded in death by grandfather, Harold Penn, grandmother, Betty Penn, grandfather, Ron Copeland, grandfather, Jerry Fields, and best friend, Chris Sheckler. Visitation and funeral services were Friday, March 24, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Nathan Whybrew officiating. McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with Josh Copeland’s final arrangements.

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

George Dingledy, 99

Former Wabash mayor

Nov. 26, 1923 – March 26, 2023

Former Wabash mayor George Henry Dingledy, age 99, died unexpectedly March 26, 2023 in Indianapolis. He was born on November 26, 1923, and grew up in Youngstown, Ohio. He was one of six children born to Frederick and Florence (Moran) Dingledy.

Dingledy was drafted into the U.S. Army at age 19 and joined the 164th Infantry (American Division.) He landed on the Solomon Islands on Christmas Day 1943. The unit moved in January 1945 to the Philippine Islands (where MacArthur landed) and then to Cebu Island; both places were Japanese strongholds. World War II ended on September, 1945 and Dingledy, was sent to occupy Japan.

Following his discharge after 33 months of active duty in the Pacific Theater, Staff Sgt. Dingledy used the GI Bill of Rights to attend college. Through a visit to the hometown of a fellow student at St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, he met the student’s sister Rita Ann Fedewa whom he married in 1948. He graduated from the University of Tampa in 1950. Dingledy was employed as a sales representative for the Sunbeam Corporation from 1951-1958, in Jacksonville, Detroit and Memphis. He moved to Wabash, in 1958 when he bought the Fedewa Appliance Store with his brotherin-law Tom Fedewa from his father-in-law Arthur Fedewa.

For the next 30 years, Dingledy served his community in a variety of ways. He was president of the Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce, and also president of the Wabash County United Fund. Dingledy was named the Chamber’s Distinguished Citizen in 1974. Dingledy was a strong supporter of education, serving eight years on the Wabash City Schools board and six on the board of the Upper Wabash Vocational School. He was also on the board of directors and an officer of the Wabash Valley Dance Theater, as well as president of the Honeywell Swim Team Booster Club for two terms.

WEEKLY REPORTS

Wabash County Sheriff’s Department Traffic accidents

A vehicle driven by Katie Shepherd, 57, Claypool, struck a deer at 12:19 p.m. on State Road 15, near County Road 1000. Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $2,500.

A vehicle driven by Dylan J. Curless, 25, Lagro, struck a deer at 8:39 a.m. March 21 on Blue Star Highway, east of CR 500 E. Damage was estimated at between $2,501 to $5,000.

A vehicle driven by Sheema L. Gouvan, 48, Wabash, struck a

deer at 7:25 a.m. March 20 on CR 300 E, south of State Road 124. Damage was estimated at between $2,501 to $5,000.

A vehicle driven by Kyndell A. Hacker, 26, Huntington, slid on snow and slush, ran of the roadway and ended in a ditch on CR 200 N and CR 300 E. Damage was estimated at between $5,001 and $10,000.

A vehicle driven by Ethan R. Bowman17, LaFontaine, struck a deer at 11:58 p.m. March 17 on CR 100

E. Damage was estimated at between $2,501 to $5,000.

A vehicle driven by Doyle L. Silvers, 63, LaFontaine, struck a utility pole while backing from a private drive on CR 50 E. Damage was estimated at between $2,501 to $5,000.

Vehicles driven

by Josphat Chikoti, 31, Columbus, Ohio, and Robert M. Byl, 31, LaFontaine, collided on SR 15, south of CR 500 S. Damage was estimated at more than $100,000.

He was a long-time member of the Wabash Toastmasters Club where he served as president, and also served as commander of Post 286, VFW. Dingledy was an avid reader and especially enjoyed history. With this in mind, he became the Oral History Project Director, compiling oral histories of local citizens in Wabash for the public library. These included veterans of wars from the SpanishAmerican through Vietnam. When he moved to Indianapolis in 1989, there were over 100 accounts on file documenting the city’s history.

During 1979 Dingledy served as president of the Indiana Oral History Roundtable. Dingledy served four years on the Wabash Carnegie Public Library board of directors, including one as president. In addition, he was a member of the board of directors of the historical society for many years. Dingledy joined Rotary in 1958, and served as President of the Wabash Rotary Club. Dingledy was Rotary District Governor from 1987-1988 in Rotary Zone 30 and was a member of the Rotary Council of Past District Governors. Dingledy remained an active member until his passing. He was the oldest active Rotarian WWII veteran in the state of Indiana. Dingledy served as Mayor of Wabash, Indiana from 1979-83. For this and his other community, business and military service, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb honored Dingledy last August with the Sagamore of the Wabash Award.

He was survived by his three children, John (Carol) Dingledy of Columbus, Thomas (Lucy) Dingledy of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., and James Dingledy of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Dingledy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife (1924-2006), son George Henry Dingledy II (19531981) and daughter Christine Thieroff (1952-2020). Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, with Father Jay Horning officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash.

The preferred memorial is the Wabash Carnegie Public Library.

Arrests

Jarrett Michael Bradley, 44, Laketon, was charged with two counts of possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of parapher-

nalia, being a habitual offender on March 17.

Christopher Robert Bishop, 29, Peru, was charged with domestic batter on March 17.

Kayla Leigh Bessette, 34, was charged with a

drug court sanction on March 17.

Ashley Nichole Kidd, 36, was charged with invasion of privacy, on March 17.

Mason Alexander Parker, 22, Warsaw, was arrested on a Cont. on Pg. 10.

Robert E. Kirtlan, 86

Former Roann Church of the Brethren minister

Oct. 26, 1936 – March 26, 2023

Robert E. Kirtlan, 86, of rural Roann, died at 1 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his son’s home in Fort Wayne.

He was born on Oct. 26, 1936, in Wabash County, to Everett Ray and Ruth B. (Kirby) Kirtlan.

Robert married Violet Marie Robison on Aug. 5, 1956, at the Roann Church of the Brethren; she died May 3, 2022. He was the minister at the Roann Christian Church for several years. Robert enjoyed gardening, especially growing irises.

He is survived by three children, Dennis (Glenda) Kirtlan of Fort Wayne, Teresa (Frank) Baresel of Arlington, Wash., and Todd (Mary) Kirtlan of Roann; 10 grandchildren, Jeremy Kirtlan, Aaron (Trish) Kirtlan, Stephanie (Allen) Miller, Nathan Kirtlan, Danielle (Kevin) Pillow, Anna (Adam) Marsh, Robert Bailey, Christopher Bailey, Zachary (Blakley) Kirtlan, and Kimber Kirtlan, 12 greatgrandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Roscoe R. Kirtlan.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Chris Ponchot officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are Roann Christian Church or the Roann Volunteer Fire Department .

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

Delbert Hembree, 75

Retired from Celotex

May 22, 1947 – March 25, 2023

Delbert E. Hembree, 75, of rural Lagro, died at 6:52 pm, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on May 22, 1947, in Paintsville, Ky., to Matison Perry Hembree and Viola (Griffith) Mulkey.

Delbert married Sharon Kay Richardson in Chicago on Nov. 13, 1965; she died Feb. 5, 2011. He retired from Celotex in Lagro. Delbert enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by three children, Doyle (Jane) Hembree of Lagro, Deanna (Gary Bitzel) Hembree of Fort Wayne, and Delta (Chris) Jones of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Nate (Courtney) Hembree of Huntington, Kate Hembree of Evansville, Samuel Hembree of Lagro, Braxton Myers of Wabash, Dakota Bitzel and Michael Bitzel, both of Fort Wayne, and Brianna Myers of Marion.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, and his granddaughter, Jasmine Hembree.

Per Delbert’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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

WEEKLY REPORTS

Cont. from Pg. 9.

petition to revoke probation for possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia, prior on March 18.

Victor De Luna, Molina, 29, Argos, was charged with operating while intoxicated and operator never licensed on March 18.

Metea Lynn Osborne, 38, Peru, was chargd with possession of a schedule I, II, III or IV controlled substance on March 18.

Kenneth Lee Roberts, 50, Lagro, was charged with two counts of possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia on March 19.

Colton Parker Smith, 21, Wabash, was charged with operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08 or more on March 19.

Dylan Kyle Hair, 23, Indianapolis, was possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia on on March 19.

Malaysia Aleya miller, 21, Fort Wayne, was charged with identity deception, false informing, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia on March 18.

Jacob Dean Passwater, 31, Wabash, was charged with driving while suspended, possession of a narcotic drug and violation ROR –driving while suspended on March

20

Efren PerezCerrillo, 49, Marion, was charged with knowingly or intentionally operating a motor vehicle without having received a license on March 20.

Coalton David Landers, 18, LaFontaine, was charged with possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana on March 20.

Zackary James Moore, 20, was charged with possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana on March 20.

Charles Michael Goodpaster, 58, Peru, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana on March 21.

Steven A. Goodpaster, 35, Lagro, was arrested on a petition to revoke and two counts of failure to appear on March 22.

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Thomas Steele, 20, Oklahoma City, Okla, was charged with violation of WCCC-PV auto theft on March 22.

Ryan Dee Clark, 40, Warsaw, was charged with operating a vehicle with alcohol concentration equivalent to at least .08 but less than 0.15 on March 22.

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Jean Staab, 22, Pierceton, was charged with violation of probation –false reporting, on March 22.

Billy Sluss Sr., 65

Retired from Norfolk-Southern May 20, 1957 – March 20, 2023

Billy Dean Sluss, Sr., 65, of Wabash, died at 2:32 pm, Monday, March 20, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 20, 1957, in Wabash, to Henry Sluss and Darlene (Easterday) Slater.

Bill married Sheila Powers in Wise, Virginia on Oct. 7, 1972. He worked for Norfolk-Southern Railroad, retiring after 37 years. Bill was a member of the Christian Heritage Church in Wabash. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, playing the guitar and singing, reading his Bible, and especially loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Sluss; three children, Sheri White, Sharon (Michael) Morgan, and Billy Dean Sluss, Jr.; mother, Darlene (Easterday) Slater, all of Wabash; 10 grandchildren, Chris Sluss of South Bend, Tyler (Haley Ferguson) Garrard of Wabash, Colt Bayliss of Warsaw, Michael Morgan II of Iowa, Austin (Abigail) Morgan of Wabash, Shayna Morgan of Greenwood, Shelli Morgan, Peyton (Kaylee) Sluss, Ethyn Sluss, and Leah Sluss, all of Wabash; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Bobby (Terry) Sluss and Mark (Vicki Gray) Sluss, both of Wabash.

He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Sluss.

Funeral services were Friday, March 24, 2023, at Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Thursday, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Christian Heritage Church.

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

Sheriff’s Dept. to take part in program

The Wabash County Sheriff's Department has partnered with the State of Indiana. The Sheriff's Department will be working Blitz 117: School Bus Stop Arm Enforcement. Blitz 117 is funded by the C.H.I.R.P. grant.

This blitz will focus on school bus stop arm enforcement and school zone compliance.

Blitz 117 will be worked through April 28.

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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!

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Significance of various symbols of Easter

Easter Sunday is a day when Christians across the globe celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Data from the Pew Research Center indicates there are approximately 2.4 billion Christians across the globe, which accounts for nearly one-third of the global population.

Though certain Christians groups do not celebrate Easter, many consider it the holiest day of the year. Given that significance, it’s no surprise Easter is steeped in symbolism. The following are some of the many symbols of Easter and what they represent to faithful Christians across the globe.

Eggs

Eggs might now be more instantly associated with Easter egg hunts for children, but the American Bible Society notes that eggs are symbolic of more than just fun for kids. Eggs represent the new life that’s symbolic of spring, which is when Easter occurs in the northern hemisphere.

Christians view eggs as a reminder of the resurrection of Jesus. Interestingly, though colored eggs are often seen as a fun Easter activity for kids, the ABS notes that the tradition dates back to the early days of Christianity, when red-colored eggs were used to represent the resurrection.

Crucifix

The crucifix, which is a distinct represen-

tation of a cross with Jesus Christ on it, is

Symbols

symbolic of the crucifixion and subsequent resurrection of Jesus. The ABS notes that the resurrection of Jesus symbolizes his victory over the power of sin and death.

The Lamb

Jesus is referred to in the Bible as the “Lamb of God” (Revelation 5:6-14), so the lamb is another important Easter symbol for Christians. In addition, in John (1:29), Jesus is referred to by John the Baptist as the “Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”

Easter Bunny

Another symbol, like Easter eggs, that people could be forgiven for mistaking as purely secular, the Easter Bunny is not entirely separate from the spiritual meaning of the holiday. As noted, Easter, even though it’s a moveable feast, takes place in spring in the northern hemisphere each year.

Spring is symbolic of rebirth, and the hare was a symbol of fertility among the ancient pagans. The spirit of rebirth associated with rabbits, particularly in spring, also is reminiscent of the resurrection of Jesus from his tomb.

Easter is celebrated across the globe.

Those celebrations feature many significant religious symbols that have withstood the test of time.

Why is Easter an important Christian holiday?

Christians around the world fill church pews on Easter Sunday to participate in one of the most holy and important celebrations of the liturgical year. Although every Sunday presents opportunities to share in the word of God, Easter Sunday is an especially significant date on the Christian calendar.

Each Easter, Christians celebrate the miracle of Christ’s defeat over death through his resurrection and ascension to his father’s side in heaven. However awe-inspiring, Easter is much more than this event and its retelling. Easter actually is the core of the Christian religion as it has come to be known, including inspiring the rituals and teachings that have been shared for nearly 2,000 years. Without the events that unfolded during Holy Week, the Christian faith would not exist as it was prophesied.

Christ’s selfless sacrifice on the cross for others’ sins, as well as his miraculous resurrection, are the anchors upon which all of Christianity has been built.

In 1 Corinthians 15:17, St. Paul wrote, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.”

Pope Benedict VVI similarly summarized St. Paul’s words, indicating that if the resurrection were taken away, it may be possible to piece together ideas about God and men, but the Christian faith would be “dead.” In his book, Jesus of Nazareth, Pope Benedict further wrote, “Jesus would be a failed religious leader… he would then remain purely human, and his authority would extend only so far as his message is of interest to us.”

According to Christianity.com, Easter is part of the redemptive plan of mankind. It is worthy of celebration because it proved to people that Jesus is the Son of God. This gives Christians confidence that there is life after death, and they will have the same power working in them that raised Jesus from the dead.

Out of Holy Week and Easter also came the start of Christian masses. On Holy Thursday, Jesus introduced his disciples to the bread that they ate at the Last Supper as “his body” and the wine as “his blood.”

This would serve as the basis for the Christian celebration of Holy Communion, which remains a vital component of the faith and religious services.

Easter is a significant date on the Christian calendar that inspires Christians across the globe to celebrate their faith.

Cosby family have long legacy

Three generations after Jim Cosby brought his family to Wabash, his legend is still growing.

Cosby graduated from Franklin College, where he played basketball, with a degree in medical technology and was encouraged by several local doctors to come to Wabash County Hospital as director of its laboratory.

But before we move on to the “sports legends” that he can take credit for, let me tell you about another side of Jim Cosby. Jim spent 24 years on the Wabash City Council and “several of those,” according to Jim himself, as its president. (I’ve always heard the number as 15.)

After Jim left Wabash County Hospital, he held the same job at Marion General Hospital. He then returned to Wabash to run the wastewater treatment plant. He also served as president of the Wabash Community Service board.

Throughout this time, his five children were prominent on the Wabash High School sports scene. And one of his grandchildren won a state championship at the 2018 IHSAA Track & Field Meet.

It all began with his namesake, Jim Jr. As a freshman in 1978, he finished 12th in the Central Indiana Conference cross country meet. The following year he was sixth, his brother Monty (sometimes called Andre) was 11th and the Apaches were runner-up for the team title.

Jim won the CIC individual title in 1980, Monty was third, the Apaches took the first four places and Wabash won its first of six straight titles -

County Sports Legends Where are they today?

By Roy Church

three with a Cosby leading the way. Jim was runner-up in ‘81 and Monty fifth. Jim also qualified for the state meet that year and finished 42nd.

Monty was CIC runner-up his senior year.

In track, Jim won the CIC crown in the two-mile in 1980, the 3200-meter run in 1981 and the 400-meter dash as a senior.

Jim, who is second only to Kurtis George on the alltime Wabash 5K record list, graduated in 1982. He ran 15:44.4 in 1981 (his senior year) and then ran for Anderson University.

Monty graduated in ‘83 and is 25th on the all-time Wabash list at 16:51. He also ran for Anderson.

Chris Cosby took a different route, played football for the Apaches and graduated in 1985. Two of his daughters ran cross country and a son was a hurdler.

Chris became a

respected surgeon and emergency room doctor in the Indianapolis area before suffering a cerebral hemorrhage that nearly took his life. Not able to return to work, he is now a volunteer basketball coach at University High School, the school his children graduated from, in Carmel.

The only girl in the Cosby bunch, Mary Ann, came along in 1986 and finished sixth, third and fifth in the CIC cross country meet before winning the individual title in 1989.

The team finished third all four years.

As a senior on the track, Mary won the 3200 in 12:20.3 and the 400 in 1:04.3, both meet records, at the CIC event.

Mary continued her running career at Anderson College, but suffered an injury during her first track season and never competed again.

In 2017, she signed on as assistant coach at Avon High School for girls cross country and track. And, after skipping XC this past fall to take on a new job, she is back coaching track this spring.

Her daughter Malyka ran cross country and track for Avon High School, qualified

for state in the 1600-meter run as a freshman, was fifth in the 3200 at state as a sophomore and set course records in cross country throughout her sophomore and junior years.

She then ran four years of cross country and track at Purdue University and was on the same team with Northfield’s Jenna Halderman. After graduating in 2019 with a degree in industrial design, she also became an assistant coach at Avon until moving to Kansas City.

Mary’s son, Keith, graduated from Wabash College last fall after four years of track and cross country under Hall of Fame coach Rob Johnson and, while considering graduate school options, is also serving as an assistant at Avon this Spring.

Keith is the one who won the 800meter run at the 2018 state meet.

Mary’s youngest, Maya, is a junior at Ball State University, studying to be a screenwriter. “She was my gutsiest,” Mary said, “but she was always injured. She would get hurt at

the end of every season.”

Last, but not least, was Matt Cosby, who graduated from Wabash in 1998. He ran cross country a year or two – his last year with George – but was more into track. He continued his running at RoseHulman Institute and still holds the record for the indoor 55-meter hurdles.

Mary and I reconnected several years ago when I was living in Brownsburg and she was living, teaching and coaching in Avon, the next community south. She was one year behind my son, Rich, at Wabash, running cross country for coach Dennis Horn.

Horn remembers the Cosbys well. “A great family,” he said, “and good kids to work with. Jim and Monty got us started. Starting in 1980, we won six straight CIC championships.”

The first year of girls cross country was 1985. Mary came on the scene in 1986. “They all set the bar pretty high,” Horn said.

Her husband, Dustin Adamson, is a shift supervisor at the Citizens Energy Wastewater Treatment facility in Indianapolis (remember where her dad used to work? Ironic?). They met at Anderson University. He played football at Clackamas (Oregon) High School and is an avid ski racer. In fact, he is a member of the ski patrol at Paoli Peaks.

So, where did all this running prowess come from?

“I know he (her dad) ran cross country at some point,” Mary said.

“Actually, I just found out last year. I’m not sure if it was in high school or college.”

And don’t forget the matriarch, the late Mary Lou Cosby. While not a runner, she was an LPN for Dr. Robert LaSalle and ran a daycare out of their home on North Cass Street. Later in life, she went to Ivy Tech in Wabash and got an associate degree in childhood development in order to upgrade to a preschool program. What a legacy they began.

Roy Church can be reached at roy.church14@gmail .com

Mary (Cosby) Abramson and her former Wabash High School track coach Mike Denney. Photo provided

NM library plans spring break programs

The North Manchester Public Library would like to invite the community to an exciting spring break week of programming!

Events will feature educational based programming, like the American Sign Language Class for Kids and craft based programs like Evening Tales, where participants will make Pom Pom Chicks. All programs are free and no library card is required to attend.

Spring Break Programming Schedule At NMPL: American Sign Language for Kids: Seasons - 3 p.m. Monday, April 3

crafting! From preschool to elementary age will be making a bevy of adorable Pom Pom Chicks - soft, squishy, and oh-socute!

Interactive Movie: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” - 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 4

Wabash native, TV contestant to perform at Eagles Theatre

By Amanda Redman aredman@thepaperofwabash.com

Wabash native Zachariah Smith will be performing at Eagles Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Smith, a contestant on “American Idol,” was awarded a Golden Ticket to compete in Hollywood during a Feb. 19 audition after he sang “Hurt So Good” by John Mellencamp.

The Eagles Theatre concert will help raise money to take care of his family while he is off work for the competition, Smith explained during a telephone interview.

“All proceeds are going to my family while I’m away,” Smith said. “I would like to see as many people there as possible.”

Smith resides in Amrey, Miss. with his wife, Crysta, and three stepchildren.

The couple run Bill’s Hamburgers, a popular restaurant owned by Crysta’s parents, Janice and Reid Wilkerson.

When judges Luke Bryan and Katy Perry found out he flips burgers for a living, they advised him to “burn the apron,” – something he hasn’t done … yet.

“You’re not flipping no burgers,” Perry said.

Lionel Richie complimented Smith’s vocal and performance range.

“You have a rasp and a growl and on top of it, you have fun,” told him.

“That’s what it’s all about,”

Smith replied with a wide grin.

Smith will show off that range on the Eagles stage with cover tunes including, “I Want to Know What Love Is,” by Foreigner, “Super Freak,” by Rick James, “Play That Funky Music,” by Wild Cherry, and “Beat It” by Michael Jackson.

The 19-year-old son of Deborah Smith and Mike D. Arwood, Smith got his start singing along while his mother would play piano. His first performance was at Southside Freewill Baptist Church, he said.

“If the world had only seen him at 6 years-old in our living room with his eyes so glued to the TV and his heart longing to be there so bad,” Deborah said of Zach’s longtime desire to try out for “American Idol.” “I know how much he loves to sing and I know how much he loves everyone here in Wabash. He literally can’t wait to see everyone Thursday at Eagles Theater.”

Smith is a 2021 Wabash High School graduate and a choir alumnus of Wabash County Honors Band and Choir. He was a Honeywell Media Arts Program student and was selected among Wabash High School Choir students to sing with Foreigner during their 2019 performance at the Honeywell Center.

For more information on Zachariah Smith and to follow along on his singing journey, follow @realzachariahsmith.

This concert is sponsored by Dorais Chevrolet Buick GMC. Seating is general admission at $20 and suite level at $30.

American Sign Language is a natural language that serves as the predominant language of deaf communities in the United States. ASL is a complete and organized visual language that is utilized through facial expression as well as movements and motions with the hands and body. At this session, we’ll learn the signs for the different seasons and weather!

This class will be taught by Elliot Sklar. He is a recent graduate from Goshen College with a bachelors in American Sign Language and Secondary Education.

Throughout his four years at Goshen he has learned and taught ASL as well as taken a semester at Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. Elliot is excited to teach you all more about American Sign Language as much as you are excited to learn it!

Evening Tales: Pom Pom Chicks

– 6 p.m. Monday, April 3

Join us for fun games and fun

Join us for a special interactive showing of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs... we promise, you’ve never watched this movie like this before! Squawk like a chicken, eat yummy treats, make “food” rain from the sky, watch out for the tipped fishbowl (everyone’s going to get a little wet!), and MORE! You just never know what fun surprises and activities await you at an Interactive Movie event!

Coloring Cafe –3:45 p.m.

Tuesday, April 4

Adult Coloring is a healthy way to relieve stress, as it can calm the brain and help your body relax. Participants 13 years and older can come to the library to enjoy a peaceful afternoon of coloring your stress away! There will be a variety of different coloring pages to choose from, and coffee, hot chocolate and tea will be available. And if that isn’t already perfect enough? We’ll be playing café style music the entire time!

The Great Toy Swap – 2 p.m.

Thursday, April 6

Spring cleaning is here and it’s a great time to get organized! Have some toys or games you’ve outgrown or no longer play with? Bring them to the Blocher Community Room for our back-bypopular-demand Toy Swap!

How will it work? Kids will be able to arrange their own swaps - trading a toy they no longer want for a toy another child no longer wants. And just like that, old toys become new!

All swaps must be mutually agreed on, and participants have the right to decline a proposed swap - or suggest a counter bargain! Extra toys can be donated to a “Community Property” table and kids will be able to take a toy from the table even if they don’t have anything to swap. All toys should be clean, free of strong odors, and should not have any broken parts.

Quilting & Crafting Club – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, April 7

If you love craft-

ing, and enjoy gatherings of other creative minds to work on projects together, this club is for you! Gather your current projects, and head to the library to meet up, have a laugh, and share crafting tips and skills in a relaxing environment. All skill levels, mediums, and crafters are welcome!

Knitting & Crochet Group –1:30 p.m. every Friday

Whether you are new to knitting and crochet, or have been enjoying this relaxing craft for years, you’ll love our weekly Knitting & Crochet Group here at the library! Come join others in the NMPL Conference Room on Friday afternoons for a relaxing time to work on your current craft projects and to meet new friends! Beginner and eager to learn?

You’ll find a helpful teacher here! Beginners should bring a pair of needles (size 6 to 9), and a skein of light colored, worsted weight yarn.

Zachariah Smith (left) and lead guitarist Art Gentry, will perform a variety of songs at Eagles Theater Thursday. Photo provided by Zach Smith

Let s get egg-cited

By Laura Kurella

While the recent illness of commercially-raised laying hens caused the egg market to hit ridiculous highs, I couldn’t help but chuckle when I saw that organic eggs (during this time) were lower in price because those hens didn’t get sick and die.

It just goes to show that a healthy diet does indeed protect us (and even chickens) in so many ways. Providing us with stronger immune systems that enable us to defeat invading illnesses so they cannot defeat us!

I am grateful and thankful that this “clucker” of an issue has long since passed because hens are especially busy laying eggs in the springtime, making their eggs the most affordable just in time for Easter!

The tradition of serving eggs at Easter goes back a long way, and for many reasons that include both religious and mystical purposes too, but today most of us view eggs at Easter as part of some good old-fashioned, colorful, and flavorful, holiday fun!

As kids, Mom would help us color dozens of eggs, then Dad would take a pencil and write a coin amount on them and hide them all over the house for us to find.

Hiding them thoughtfully, Dad often didn’t make it easy for us to find them. As a result (more often than not), one or two of those hard-boiled Easter eggs would get missed, and then not found until its own rotting smell called it out. Ah, childhood!

As kids, we loved the hunts just as much as we did eating those eggs, but we often struggled with removing their shells.

I thought it was because I was a kid, but I discovered when I grew up that the shell issue is not age-related, and I am not alone because so many people have also expressed their same dismay when it comes to peeling those hard-boiled eggs!

Decades ago, I read that if you boiled older eggs, they would release their shells easier, but then I recently read this is not true! Neither is starting with water as cold as the eggs, or adding a splash of vinegar.

Feeling as though all the

past advice I’ve gotten on boiling eggs was as trustworthy as fake news, I was just about to lose hope when a chef told me something new, “Start with a pot of boiling water and add eggs that are close to room temperature.”

Bringing a shock of a rapid rise in temperature at the beginning of the cooking process, instead of the end, is more likely to cause the membrane to detach

from the shell, before the egg begins to solidify. Makes sense!

Carefully lower eggs into boiling water (or steam), cook to desired doneness (about 10 minutes for a hard-boiled), then plunge into cold water to stop the eggs from over-cooking. Peeling an egg while hot, under cold-running water, starting with the fat end first, is the easiest way to get the shell off, too!

Place a screen strainer under the egg while you peel it to catch the shells, then toss them outside for the birds to benefit from the shells, too!

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

Cheesy-Chive Eggs

6 large hard-boiled eggs

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

2 tablespoons cream cheese unrefined mineral sea salt and pepper, to taste

Handful fresh chives, snipped

Peel shells off cooled, hardboiled eggs and slice into halves lengthwise. Remove yolks from whites, put into a small round bowl and mash yolks with a fork into fine pieces. Add mayonnaise, mustard, and pickle relish. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir mixture until creamy. Spoon mixture into a zip-locked sandwich bag, seal bag and snip off one corner of the bag. Squeeze mixture out of the corner of the bag into white egg halves. Sprinkle tops of filled eggs with snipped chives. Chill in the refrigerator 1-2 hours or until cold before serving. Servings per recipe: 6.

Bleu Heaven Eggs

6 eggs, hard-boiled, cooled & halved

1/4 cup bleu cheese, wellcrumbled

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon parsley, minced 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

1 rib of celery, minced

In a medium bowl, combine the egg yolks, blue cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, hot sauce and lemon-pepper seasoning. Mix well. Spoon this mixture into the egg halves then garnish with the minced celery.

Servings per recipe: 6.

Ham ‘n’ Eggs

6 large hard-boiled eggs

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

1/2 cup minced cooked ham

1 teaspoon coarse grain mustard

2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

unrefined mineral sea salt, to taste

Cayenne pepper, to taste

Halve eggs crosswise. Pop out the yellow yolks and then force them through a sieve, into a bowl, or mash with a fork until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients and season, to taste, with salt and cayenne pepper. Fill empty egg whites with mounds of mixture and serve. Servings per recipe: 6.

It wouldn’t feel like Easter without coloring some hard-boiled eggs, then cutting them up and eating them, too! Photographer Laura Kurella

Roann UMC women discuss April dinner

Roann United Methodist Church had a fellowship hour after church on March 19.

All the women, men and children enjoyed it who attended. Each group had their own meeting space.

The women discussed their chicken-n-noodle dinner coming up on April 22 from 4-7 p.m.

They set future dates of June 18, Oct. 15, and Dec. 10 for their next meetings. Committees were set up for the coming year.

The women were reminded of the “Little Food Pantry” in front of the church to help keep it stocked.

Alex and Kassidy

Cartwright entertained the children with different games and, of course, the children received prizes for winning.

The men went over items around the church that needed attention when the weather gets nicer. The Gardner and Shafer’s served refreshments to all.

SPRING IS COMING! Wabash Metro League has sent some important dates. Mark your calendars: April 22 – Field and Town wide clean up; May 20 –Opening Day; June 3 – Picture Day and Hot Dogs in the Bridge fundraiser.

Liberty Bells members to meet for lunch

Come out and support the kids.

THE ROANN Lions Club meeting will be held

Wednesday, April 5, at 7 p.m. due to Maundy Thursday Easter Service.

ROANN’S

ANNUAL Easter

Egg Hunt sponsored by the Lions Club will be on April 8 at 10 a.m. near the Roann baseball diamond.

Children from toddlers (who are walking) through fifth grade may participate. There will be prizes for all egg hunters.

NU CHAPTER of Sigma Phi Gamma is having a Bingo party on March 28.

It will start at 6:30 p.m. with the door opening at 6 p.m. at the Wabash REMC Building, 350 Wedcor Avenue, Wabash. Raffles, 50/50, and intermission games will be part of the evening as well. Tickets can be purchased at the door. You must be 18 or older to attend.

LIFE CENTER is giving away free stuff in their Mommy and Me Boutique. You are invited to check them out. They are open Monday 1p.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.

Their telephone number is 260-5637275.

PASTOR

BALMER of Roann United Methodist Church sermon for April 2 (Passion/Palm Sunday) will be from Matthew 21:111, Matthew 26: 3667, Matthew 27: 1126 and 32-56 titled “Triumph to Tragedy”. Holy Communion will be observed and offering for our missionaries will be taken. 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 in Roann.

NORTH MIAMI

Lent Service for April 2 will be hosted by Mexico New Life Church at 6 p.m.

The church is located at 3039 West 400 North, Peru. Wayne Balmer will be the speaker. Light refreshments will be served after the service.

UPCOMING

EVENTS: April 2 –Lent Service, Mexico New Life Church, 6 p.m.; April 5 – Roann

Lions Club Meeting, 7 p.m.;

April 10 – Roann

Town Board Meeting, 7 p.m.;

April 22 – RUMC

Women of Faith

Chicken-n-Noodle Dinner, 4 p.m. to 7p.m.

PLEASE CON-

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

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

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: March 29 –DeLaney Powell and Bayli Birk; March 30 – Bailey Sewell; March 31 –David Doud and Wayne Balmer; April 2 – Chuck Weikel, Scott Palmer, Donna Powell, and Penny Emley; April 3 –Todd Vigar and Junior Smith; April 4 – Jon Higgins.

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.

Community breakfast planned

This is no joke!

Ivy Chapter OES and Deming Masonic Lodge 88 will host their monthly Community Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Apr 1, at the Masonic Lodge at 2nd & Front streets, (enter through alley between 2nd & 3rd streets.) Serving French toast, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, hash

browns, coffee, milk and juice, eatin or takeaway. Free will donation.

IZAAK WAL-

TON LEAGUE

ANNUAL TREE

GIVE-AWAY:

North Manchester

Izaak Walton League tree giveaway will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Apr 15, at Riverbridge Electric. Selection will include evergreens, hardwoods and flowering trees. Seedlings will be handed out on a first come, first served basis. There is no charge

Liberty Bells will meet for lunch at Eugenia’s at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 4.

TROYER MEMORIAL

LIBRARY NEWS: The Second Annual Purse Auction sponsored by Psi Delta Chapter Kappa Delta Phi Sorority is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, for the preview and 6:30 p.m. for the actual auction. Part of the proceeds of this auction will benefit Troyer Memorial Library. Come, bring a friend and names will be put into a basket to win a new or slightly used purse of all types filled with surprises! Cash or check accepted. Snacks and beverages will be offered as well. At Zion Lutheran Church 173 Hale, Wabash. Rod Schram is auctioneer.

Karen Welsh will be offering “Budding Artist” art lessons once again Learn various art techniques like perspective, shading, various mediums, etc. with artist, Karen Welsh at the library. This is for ages 10 & older, and will cost $3 for 30 minutes. Call or stop by Troyer Memorial Library to make an appointment!

of those who have grave blankets and all fall/winter decorations on their loved one’s site could you please remove them before March 30. Also, please no new ones until April 15. Thank you

LAFONTAINE CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR met recently for their March meeting. Jean Sneed, Worthy Matron, welcomed all back from the winter break. Wabash Chapter has closed and consolidated with LaFontaine.

time. The annual reports of the Secretary, Treasure and Audit Committee were read and approved. A trivia game was enjoyed by all and refreshments were served by Jean Sneed and Roberta Ancil. The next meeting will be our Spring Fling friends night, at 7 pm. April 3.

STOUFFER’S

STOCK FARM

but free will donations are accepted and used for conservation. Izaak Walton League is a national organization dedicated to clean air, clean waters and wise stewardship of our natural resources. The members of our local IWL chapter are pleased to again provide this annual public service project to the Cont. on Pg. 21.

LaFontaine History Book is now for sale at the library. It is $42 per copy, cash and check accepted. Pick up one today!

ALL VETERANS are welcome to come and have some coffee, snack and followership with other veterans at 9 a.m. Friday, April 14, at LaFontaine Community Building.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: The trustees of the IOOF Cemetery would remind all

The LaFontaine officers welcomed their officers JoDee and Gary Dale, Bob and Judy Musgrave, Sue Rose, Linda Whinery, Andrea Schlemmer and Kaitlyn Whinery. Jim and Sandy Weaver were in North Carolina to welcome a new great-grand baby. The Official Visit of the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron will be March 29th at Converse. At that time a Diamond (75 year) Membership award will be presented to Lois Brewer, and three Gold (50 year) awards will be presented to Marie and Jim Proffitt and Shirley Steele. A practice for the Inspection was held at Converse with a carry in dinner enjoyed by both Chapters’ members prior to the meeting. Converse will be initiating a new member at that

Indoor Petting Zoo, 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 $2 Per Human from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday in April, May, and June at 3445 W 400 S, Wabash.

EASTER/SPRIN

G BREAKFAST will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at LaFontaine Community Building. Enjoy a breakfast of Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Pancakes and Biscuits and Sausage Gravy for a donation. Nonperishable food items will be collected for the United Methodist Food Pantry. Proceeds will go towards 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. Cont. on Pg. 21.

Westbound Situation added to Eagles Theatre lineup

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment adds Westbound Situation to its 2023 lineup at the Eagles Theatre. Tickets for the May 18 program went on sale Friday, March 24 at and are available online at honeywellarts.org or by calling 260-563-1102.

NM news

North Manchester community.

CENTER FOR HISTORY WILL

HOST IHS’s TRAVELING

EXHIBIT: North Manchester Center for History will host Faces in the Crowd: Indiana and the Political Process, an Indiana Historical Society (IHS) traveling exhibit that shows how Indiana has entertained debates on issues and candidates throughout the state’s history. From March 15April 10, the exhibit will be on display at the museum located in downtown North Manchester. Faces in the Crowd is not the story of the candidates behind the microphone, but of the individual citizens in the crowd—each of whom play a crucial role in ensuring the electoral process works.

Since the early years of the electoral political system, Hoosiers have attended rallies, expressed their opinions and participated at the polls. They have supported and opposed candidates, and of course, run for office themselves.

The included images have been collected from across the state, showcasing Hoosiers at a host of campaign events throughout history.

The IHS collections images that appear in the exhibit were placed in context with support and cooperation from The Indianapolis

Westbound Situation blends the precision of classical chamber music, the rhythmic drive of bluegrass, and more into a new style of chamber music - chambergrass. The quartet - comprised of Grant Flick on violin and nyckelharpa, Jake Howard on mandolin and

Star, Calumet Regional Archives and University of Southern Indiana. For more information about this exhibit, call 260-9820672 or visit northmanchestercenterforhistory.org.

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY

SETS APRIL 19

AS GIVING DAY: Manchester University Giving Day is April 19. Money raised goes to The Manchester Fund, and this year’s theme is Manchester Bold. The Manchester Fund helps provide scholarships for students who might not otherwise be able to afford a Manchester education and addresses the University community’s day-to-day needs—from technology updates to travel expenses. The one-day goal is $200,000. Give or learn more at https://givingday.m anchester.edu/page s/home-2253.

Leonard Williams, Manchester professor emeritus of political science and visiting professor at Georgetown University in Qatar, has crafted a crossword puzzle for Giving Day. There are links to each puzzle for those who prefer to complete them online, and there are pdfs for those who prefer a paper version.

Spartans are encouraged to become ambassadors, helping with outreach on social media. There will also be giving challenges for current students and alumni. For more infor-

octave mandolin, Zach Brown on cello, and Jacob Warren on bass - mixes composition and improvisation seamlessly into their entirely memorized arrangements. They are touring for their latest full album titled “Accord.” Seating is general admission at $10.

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mation email givingday@manchester.edu or call 260982-5997.

Manchester Bold is the name of the current capital campaign. Learn more at https://www.manchester.edu/bold.

Manchester University is a 501(c)3 organization.

MOM OF AN ADDICT SUPPORT GROUP

every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Mom of an Addict support group is open to all family members or friends with loved ones who are struggling. For more information, visit www.themomofanaddict.org. The meetings are held at the Congregational Christian Church located at 310 N. Walnut Street, N. Manchester.

GRIEFSHARE

SUPPORT

GROUP:

GriefShare is held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Congregational Christian Church. GriefShare, is a 13week session of discussion, video seminars and individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one through a difficult time.

Participant will need to purchase a workbook at a cost of $20.

Scholarships are available for those who need. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut St. Please contact the church at 260-9822882 for more information or to register.

MFOC THRIFT

SHOP: MFOC

Market Street, North Manchester. Thrift Shop hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Donations only during business hours. Use back door for all donations. We do not accept large appliances, furniture, televisions, or computers. Call 260-982-4592 if you have any questions. Leave a message and someone will get back with you.

FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays at 500 N. Front St., North Manchester.

DRIVE-THRU

FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by Fellowship of Churches is from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Zion Lutheran Church, 113 W. Main St. Guests should drive up in front of Zion Lutheran Church for pickup.

They will need their driver’s license and current copy of the insurance information. Golf Carts must be insured to drive on town streets. Fees have not changed. $25 per year.

TOWN OF LAFONTAINE CLEAN UP DAYS are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 13 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. April 14., 8 a.m. until noon April 15 or until dumpster full. You must bring ID or Utility bill. They will not take Freon based appliances, No tires, No oils, No paints, and No chemicals. Fire hydrants will flash from April 3 to April 7.

NOTICE: The Alumni committee are working on the Banquet for May 6, at the LaFontaine Community Building. Any person who had attended LaFontaine School and would like to attend the LaFontaine High School Alumni Banquet. Pl/ease email or send your name, address, and email (if you have one) with year attended or graduated to etheleib@gmail.com or address 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. We would love for people who attended LaFontaine School to come. It will be on Sat. May 6, at the LaFontaine Community Building.

LAFONTAINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Food Pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. This only for LaFontaine and Liberty Township residents. If anyone would like to bring items for the food pantry, may also bring them doing these same hours.

WABASH CHAPTER

IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE will be starting our spring cross shoots. We are located at 10439 S, Old State Rd. 13

LaFontaine (Somerset). We will be shooting shotguns and open sight 22 rifles and pistols; shells will be furnished. Dates are; April 2, 23, 30 and May 7. Starting time is 10 a.m. and we will be serving refreshments. Also, we will be hosting a Hunter Education Class on April 15, we will furnish a meal with the class and there is no charge for either one.

You must register at inhea.com, register early as the class fills up quickly

DO YOU LIKE TO PLAY

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

OUR CONDOLENCE AND PRAYERS for the family and friends of Ron Johnson. He graduated from LaFontaine High class of 1957.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Troy Phillipy, Lynn Swain March 30, Andre Mart Warfield, Shirley Harrell March 31, Phyllis Wynk April 1, Barrie Bunnel, Bev Radabaugh, Becky Coffman April 2, Marty Mart, Teresa Fraustein April 4, Gutherie Kuester April 5, Mary Howard April 6

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Larry and Pat Robinson Apr. 1, Robert and Melody Deal April 3

SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

ECHO Racing concludes season

ECHO Racing concluded Saturday, March 18. The races that were held that day were very intense. The Series Point was up for grabs. The better the ECHO Driver drove, the better his or her chances of placing in the overall ECHO Series standings. These winners received trophies for winning top spots in the overall ECHO Race Series. The Points in A-Class Series Champion was separated by only four points. A-Class

Second Place was separated by three points and Third Place by only two points. B-Class Series Champion was separated by one point. B-Class Second Place was separated by two points. B-Class

Third Place the ECHO Race Series had a tie. ECHO had to hold one final race to determine who was going to win Third Place in B-Class. The whole ECHO Race Series was a lot of fun this year. We had several new Drivers and a few first-time winners. First-time winners are always fun to have because of the way they react to winning a race. Some believe it was impossible to win. Some were very, and I mean very surprised with a win. In some cases, you would think

they won the World Series. Here are the ECHO Race Series Standings for this year: A-Class overall Series Champion was won by Bentley. He was able to place in two races better than his rival, Kaedence who placed A-Class Second Place in overall standings. Kaedence was not disappointed by the way she had driven her car. In all honesty, she wasn’t sure she placed at all in the ECHO Race Series. I told her that coming in second place was something to proud of and there is always next year. AClass Third Place was driven by Elsie. She drove her heart out and just barely pulled out a third place win. B-Class overall ECHO Series Champion was taken by Miles, His consistency in his driving skill paidoff by one point for the little guy. BClass Second Place was won by Bristen, she came within one point of winning the overall

Championship. If she drives next year like she did this year, anything is possible. B-Class Third Place was won by Brooklyn. It took one final race to determine the BClass Series Third Place winner because of a tie. All of the ECHO Drivers received an ECHO Participation Ribbon. This is ECHO Officials way of saying, thanks to all the youth for this year.

The ECHO Race winners of the day who received Award Plaques were A-Class Bentley 1st Place, A-Class 2nd Place Bristen and 3rd Place Elsie. B-Class Miles 1st Place, BClass 2nd Place Brogyn and B-Class 3rd Place won by Reece. After the presentation of ECHO Series Trophies and Race Awards, everyone who was present was treated to a reception dinner.

The ECHO Track Officials would like to congratulate the overall ECHO Race Series Winners and the Race winners of this last Weekend Series. Remember our Motto, We Are ECHO Racing. See you next year.

Condolences to Ruth Ann Summer’s and James Payne’s family and friends from the Urbana Community. Prayer con-

cerns: 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.

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The Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on March 22, 2023 around 7:30. 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, Amy Niccum, Helen Dawes and Pat McNabney. As

always, this bunch would like to invite you to join them. They would like for you to Come on down some Wednesday morning and see what this group is all about and have some fun.

Urbana Streetlights: If you know of a streetlight that has an issue, please call me at 260-774-3665. If I don’t answer, leave a massage. Give me the light’s address and what the issue is.

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Pictured are the ECHO Race Series winners and Weekend Race winners. Front left to right. B-Class 3rdPlace Race Winner Reece, B-Class Overall Series Champion and Race Winner Miles, B-Class 2nd Place Race Winner Brogyn, A-Class Overall Series Champion and Race Winner Bentley. Back row ECHO Track Official Matt Snell presented the trophies and plaques, B-Class Overall 2nd Place Bristen, B-Class Overall 3rd Place Brooklyn, A-Class Overall 3rd Place and Race Winner Elsie and A-Class Overall 2nd Place and Race Winner Kaedence. Congratulations from the ECHO Track Officials.

Just how did April Fool’s Day begin?

Saturday is April 1, which is known popularly as April Fools’ Day or All Fools’ Day, consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. How did this custom originate to designate April 1 as April Fools’ Day?

Although its origins are unknown, there are lots of theories surrounding it. Here are just a few of the possibilities for its origins:

A disputed association between April 1 and foolishness is in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, written in 1392. In the “Nun’s Priest’s Tale,” a vain cock Chauntecleer is tricked by a fox on “Since March began thirty days and two,” i.e., 32 days since March began, which is April 1. Modern scholars believe this actually was a copying error and Chaucer really wrote “Syn March was gon,” which meant 32 days after March, or May 2, the anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II of England to Anne of Bohemia, which took place in 1381.

In 1508, French poet Eloy d’Amerval referred to a poisson d’avril (April fool, literally “April’s fish”), possibly the first reference to the celebration in France.

Some historians suggest that April Fools’ originated because, in the Middle Ages, New Year’s Day was celebrated on March 25 in most European towns with a holiday that, in some areas of France, ended on April 1, and those who celebrated New Year’s Eve on January 1 made fun of those who celebrated on other dates by the invention of April Fools’ Day.

ed to take special treats to work to share with his fellow workers on his birthday – a box of what looked like homemade chocolate-covered nuts. But when they bit into the yummylooking delicacy, it was chocolate-covered onions! So, beware!

In 1686, John Aubrey referred to the celebration as “Fooles holy day,” the first British reference. On April 1, 1698, several people were tricked into going to the Tower of London to “see the Lions washed.” It was billed as an annual event, but no such event ever took place.

Although no biblical scholar or historian is known to have mentioned a relationship, some have expressed the belief that the origins of April Fools’ Day may go back to the Genesis flood narrative. In a 1908 edition of the Harper’s Weekly, cartoonist Bertha R. McDonald wrote that Noah made the mistake of “sending the dove out of the ark before the water had abated on the first day of April, and to perpetuate the memory of this deliverance it was thought proper, whoever forgot so remarkable a circumstance, to punish them by sending them upon some sleeveless errand similar to that ineffectual message upon which the bird was sent by the patriarch.”

No matter how this tradition of playing pranks started, what are some of your memorable April Fools’ Days? For my husband’s father, it was a special day since it was his birthday. One time in the 1960s, my father-in-law decid-

Lagro Community Church welcomes you to church.

Sunday School is every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and worship service is at 10 a.m. Robert Karst is the speaker for April 2.

St. Patrick’s Church of Lagro invites you to Mass on Sunday, April 2, at 11 a.m. Services will resume the first Sunday of every month from April through December.

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. 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 9:00 a.m., and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project.

For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail. com.

Congratulations to the 7th and 8th Grade Choirs of Northfield Junior High for each of their GOLD ratings

at the ISSMA choir contest at Manchester HS on Saturday, March 18! Each choir sang on their own to receive the Gold rating in their divi-

sion.

Two weeks ago, the incoming kindergarteners of Metro North officially signed on to be a part of the Norse Family at

Kindergarten Round-Up! A group of fantastic Northfield High School students

gave them a warm welcome and invited them to sign a Cont. on Pg. 24.

The Northfield Jr. High School Eighth Grade Choir.

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membership certificate.

A beautiful part of the small school community is the close connections from elementary to high school, and we are happy to celebrate that from the very start of the journey. Thank you to NHS students Eden Hoover, Hannah Holmes, Claire Thompson, Kylie Leland, Malachi Higgins, Karson Pratt, and Noah Burkhart for being a great welcoming party!

Upcoming events for Northfield Junior/Senior High School: 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 heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Max Bidwell and James Payne.

Lagro Happy Birthday: March 30 –Brandon Swain and Lynn Swain; April 2 –Matthew Daugherty; April 3 – Jordan Frye; April 5 – Maddie Swan.

Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? Do you have a special event to share?

If so, just send me an email at the address listed above, or text me at 260-5712577; the deadline is Thursdays by 7 p.m. I’d love to share your special day or your community event. Let’s share the news!

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, singing, game time in the gym, and supper.

A Grief Support group meets at the Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St, Wabash, every Monday at 3:30 p.m. You are welcome to join them. If you have questions, contact Donna Wendt, 260-782-2160.

Northfield Honor Students for last week are Bryce Holley and Brandon McKillip. Bryce was honored for picking up trash on a cafeteria table and throwing it away, and Brandon for loaning a pencil to a classmate. Congratulations Bryce and Brandon!

The Northfield Jr. High School Seventh Grade Choir.

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