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Members of the Dale-Haupert family are Tyler Haupert, Easton Haupert, Braxton Chamberlain, Avery Custard, Coby Haupert, Tristan Haupert, Channing Haupert, Gabby Haupert, Gemma Haupert, Noel Haupert, Carol Haupert, Luke Haupert, Kenny Dale, Janet Dale, Ella Haupert, Laney Haupert, Vivian Haupert, Jared Haupert, Kat Haupert, Travis Chamberlain,

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Dale-Haupert family to be honored during Salute to Agriculture dinner By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

If ever there was an example of a true family farm, the Dale-Haupert Family Farms in Urbana is just that. Now in its third generation, the operation traces its roots back to the 1950s, when Richard Dale began the farm, and his sons, Ken Dale and Steve Dale later joined in. Soon thereafter, Richard’s grandsons — brothers Scott, Troy, Nathan and Jared Haupert — became the third generation to join in. “Dad and I started it in 1970, when I came back from college,” Ken Dale said. “Now, we’re into the third generation, which is pretty cool. He saw some of that. He passed in ’07, so he saw some of the boys get started.” Scott Haupert said, “My grandfather, Richard Dale, moved from the south side of Wabash in 1950 and became a tenant farmer (at the Daugherty Farm) to start out when he first married. His love for farming started when he grew up on the farm and he put that love for farming into the next three generations.” The Dale-Haupert Family Farm will be honored Wednesday night during the Salute to Agriculture Dinner sponsored by Grow Wabash County. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Heartland REMC building, 350 Wedcor Ave. Farm’s history In 1955, Richard bought his first piece of

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ground, 80 acres near Laketon Road. He raised hogs there and also at the Daugherty Farm. Nine years later, in 1964, Richard Dale sold the 80-acre farm and purchased 240 acres north on State Road 15 where, until 1971, he raised about 1,500 pigs to sell. In the early ’70s, Frank Daugherty built a hog house, and Richard and Ken Dale raised 1,500 to 2,000 hogs annually to sell. In 1971, Robert Beauchamp purchased a 220acre farm on State Road 13, and Richard and Ken began raising pigs there in 1972. In 1978, the Dales purchased the Mitting Farm, adding 215 acres of tillable land to what they already farmed. Their operation grew again in the mid 1980s, when Richard purchased the 78acre Watson Farm, 1990 when they bought the 27acre Carr Farm, 1994 when they bought the 71acre Hoover Farm, 1998 when they began purchasing the Daugherty Farm and in 1999 when they purchased the 97-acre Wolfe Farm. Today the family farms about 2,400 acres. “We raise corn, soybeans, some wheat, is pretty much all the crop we plant,” Ken Dale said. In addition, the family does contract hog feeding for TDM Farms (roughly 28,000 head at one time), and pullets (young female chickens) for Midwest Poultry. Diversity is important to the farm, the Haupert brothers agreed. “We never believed in putting all our eggs into one basket,” Troy Haupert said. “We don’t want

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to be solely grain farmers. We’ve always had hogs. We just recently got into the chickens four years ago. “Diversifying is safety in allowing us not to just be a grain farmer in bad years. The livestock, honestly, has been a more steady source of income because those are contract animals.” The family uses minimum tillage on all the bean acreage it has. It also uses the manure their livestock produces — while meeting environmental regulations — to fertilize their fields and cut down on the need for commercial fertilizer. The family aspect Ken Dale began working at the family farm early in life. “I helped Dad, probably when I was around 12 years old,” he said. “I helped drive tractors, helped dairy. We didn’t really have a choice, my brother and I. “When we were 10 or 12 years old, we had to go out at 6 o’clock, 5:30 in the morning. We thought we were being punished, at the time. I think Dad knew exactly what he was doing in getting us the work ethic that he had. I just kind of grew from there.” Scott Haupert knew in high school that he wanted to be a part of the family farm. “I didn’t know where I’d fit in, or fall in, at,” he said. “I knew back then I enjoyed the hands on aspect farming. I loved the work. I enjoyed being around both my grandfathers who taught us how Continued on Page 7

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LaFontaine library to mark 50th anniversary

Troyer Memorial Library Announces celebratory open house for June 4 By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com Since the advent of the Worldwide Web, a handful of industries have felt negative effects of the technology advancements that made information at virtually everyone’s fingertips. Libraries have been unwitting members of that unfortunate fraternity, causing those in charge of such facilities to be constantly brainstorming on new ways to remain relevant in an age of instant information gratification. For the Troyer Memorial Library in LaFontaine, the never-ending challenge of stimulating demand of its services is taking a back seat the much-deserved acknowledgment of a milestone a half century in the making. “We’re going to have an open house on June 4, and that will also kick off our summer reading program,” said Librarian Allie Nose, who joined longtime and retired Librarian Janice Dawes to talk about the facility’s 50th anniversary. “Our theme is ‘create at your library.’” Nose is only the third librarian in the facility’s history. When legendary corn seed innovator Chester E. Troyer had to sell his farm to make way for the Mississenewa Reservoir project, he and his wife Cleo built a house in LaFontaine on Kendall Street. Following the

death of his wife, Troyer remained living in the home, but dedicated most of the building to the community as its public library. The house was redesignated as a library in 1972, with the doors officially opening the following year, according to Dawes. Hazel Young was hired as the first librarian. Following her tenure, part-time school teacher Dawes carried the torch for four decades, retiring last year. “I had worked for Mr. Troyer when I was young,” said Dawes. “My dad farmed for him for 40-some years, so I was interested in books and I wanted to carry on his dream of the library and so

when I was asked, I did accept the job.” Nose said the June 4 open house will be a two-hour affair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., sandwiched in between the regular hours of operation of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We’re basically just going to gather the community and celebrate 50 years of what Chester has given this community,” Nose said. “We’ll have corn hole, corn on the cob, the whole corn theme.” The event will also serve as the starting gun for the library’s summer reading program. “We will have six weeks reading,” said Nose. “It will be raffle-based, so for every three picture books you read, or for every chapter book, you

get a ticket with your name. It will be open to kids through adults. We want everybody to be involved and there will be some raffle prizes to win. We’ll also have an art project every week for the sixweek program for kid and adults alike. Everybody thought they had so much last year and they wanted to be involved again.” Both women said keeping the library thriving has been a challenge — and one they are more than enthused to meet. “We like to work with people,” said Dawes. “It (the Internet) has affected the libraries. Yet, there are a lot of people and I think even kids, who love holding a book.” Nose agreed, using a flair for wordplay to make her point. “Yeah, there’s something novel about that we’re not going to lose in our lifetime I think,” she said. To stay open, the library attracts patrons with craft projects, a place for book clubs to meet, and as many other amenities that can be imagined. Dawes said if the success of such

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programs can be measured by community involvement and library growth, the future still has plenty of brightness. “We have a nice children’s area, due to a large donation from one of our community leaders,” Dawes said. “That’s when we converted the garage into a children’s area. We’ve had large remodeling projects about four different times due to some donations — in 2002, 2012, 2015, and then this past year.” The value of community philanthropy to a small library is not lost on the institution’s third librarian.

“We have an extremely generous community,” Nose said. “Even a ton of our books that have come in have been donated.” Dawes agreed, saying “We have a really nice library for a small town.”

As the current torch bearer, Nose said her love for the written word will continue to fuel her desire to keep the Troyer Memorial Library serving readers as long as the community wants. “I have always had a love of reading,” she said. “I actually came here a lot when I was a child. My favorite book is ‘A Wrinkle in Time,’ and the first copy I read was in the kids’ section here. I love being in the quiet, in the calm space. I just love this place, and when a position opened up, I immediately was so excited to come work at this place.” Nose said making Cont. on Page 4

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Imagine One 85 draft plan released The Community Foundation of Wabash County and Grow Wabash County have released a draft of the Imagine One 85 comprehensive plan. The 100-page, seven-chapter plan includes 85 action items aimed at growing Wabash County’s population and is available for all to read at cfwabash.org, growwabashcounty.com, and imagineone85.org. “On behalf of the IO85 Steering Committee members, we express appreciation for hundreds of citizens representing all communities in Wabash County who engaged in Focus on the Future meetings, surveys, and the Mighty Wabash County Summit last July,” said Patty Grant, Executive Director of the Community Foundation. “Despite the limitation of the pandemic, an engaged public submitted more than 1,000 comments regarding ways to grow Wabash County and realize a bold vision for the County’s future.” “Great communities don’t just happen - they result from engaged citizens, thoughtful planning and col-

laborative leadership,” said Mark Becker of Becker Consulting who, on behalf of Parkview

Health, has assisted many northeast Indiana communities with strategic plans. “The communities of Wabash County are to be congratulated for coming together to “Imagine One 85” - establishing a shared vision and shared goals for the future development of the county. Amazing things can happen when opportunity meets preparation - with this plan, Wabash County is preparing itself for an exciting future!” The plan’s 85 unique recommendations are organized into four topic areas that emerged through community engagement sessions and technical analysis. These areas include Great Places: preserving, enhancing, and strengthening the natural environment; Prosperity: fostering a strong entrepreneurial

hensive plans— good plans that get shelved. “Population loss is the county’s most serious

spirit, growing the economy, and supporting educational and professional development; Housing and Community: increasing residential options and diversifying housing stock; and Foundations: strengthening and modernizing infrastructure and improving community connections, design, and efficiency. First to be addressed are a select number of priority actions aimed at reversing population decline. The plan closes with an implementation agenda that keeps the plan moving forward and avoids the common problem of compre-

threat,” says Keith Gillenwater, President and CEO of Grow Wabash County. “We were thrilled to partner with the Community Foundation of Wabash County and all of the communities of Wabash County to create urgency and awareness about the complicated and damaging dynamics of population loss. The Imagine One85 Plan will serve as the roadmap to rewriting the future that others have predicted for us.” Funded in part by a GIFT VII leadership grant to the Community Foundation from Lilly Endowment, Inc., the efforts included an indepth study of

County economics and demographics. Announced in June of 2019, the comprehensive work has engaged multiple firms in the technical analysis. They included: the Community Research Institute at Purdue University Fort Wayne, Transform Consulting Group, Becker Consulting,

Make No Small Plans, LLC, planning NEXT, Ninigret Partners LLC, Burges & Niple, Policy Analytics, LLC, and One Lucky Guitar, Inc. “It’s incredibly exciting to have reached this point in the Imagine One 85 process. Hours of work were given by everyone

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Beacon awards grants to 5 groups The Beacon Credit Union Foundation has presented five charitable organizations within our communities with grants. These organizations show a focus on improving the lives of our members, friends, and neighbors in the communities that we serve. The five organizations that have received

grants are: Blessings in a Backpack (Wabash) Community & Family Services, Inc. (Huntington) Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc. (Allen/DeKalb/Hu ntington) Culver Community Youth Center Foundation, Inc. (Fulton/Marshall) Twelve Mile Community VFD

Imagine One 85 comments and ideas heard throughout the process would be ideas that everyone in the community could take ownership of. We encourage anyone who reads the plan to

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the idea of reading books a new but old idea remains at the top of her list of challenged as librarian. “I think that’s where we are looking to the future and being like ‘how can we stay open if nobody wants to take a book off the shelf,’ and that’s where you get into being more of an education center —

a Wi-Fi hub, a place for fun programming — and just encouraging people to re-embrace reading,” she said. “I guess some could say that reading is going out of style in today’s digital age, but I think at the end of the day it’s something that people very much embrace and still want to be a part of.”

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(Cass/Fulton/Mia mi) Grant awards occur bi-yearly. The deadline to submit applications for consideration in July 2022 is May 31, 2022. Organizations not receiving a grant may re-apply for the next grant

cycle. Organizations chosen for a grant may apply again after one full calendar year following the receipt of their grant. For more information on the Beacon Credit Union Foundation visit beaconcu.org.

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The comprehensive plan can be found at cfwabash.org, growwabashcounty.com and imagineone85.org. Hard copiescan be requested by contacting Grow Wabash County 260-563-5258, or Community Foundation of Wabash County 260-982-4824.

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ers or by getting involved with one of the organizations recommended to lead some of the

proposed action items,” said Melissa FordKalbfell, Development

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Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation have announced upcoming road projects in the general vicinity. The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of S.R. 13 south of North Manchester. Starting on or after March 8, crews will be doing bridge mainte-

nance on State Road 13, south of North Manchester, between Hoover and Reahard roads. Work is expected to last until the end of the month. During construction, drivers should use the posted detour of S.R. 16, S.R. 15 and S.R. 114. Officials also announce the closure of S.R. 16 in Denver. Crews will be working on the

bridge between N 100 W and East North Street starting on or after March 8, with construction expected to last until the end of June. During construction, drivers should use the posted detour of U.S. 31, U.S. 24, S.R. 115 and S.R. 15, or seek an alternate route. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down and use caution.

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14 Wabash students take part in ISSMA contest Fourteen students from Wabash High School participated in the annual Indiana State School Music Association Piano and Vocal District Contest held at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis on Saturday, Feb. 19. Seven of the nine entries earned “superior,” goldmedal ratings; the other two earned “excellent,” silvermedal scores. Vocal soloists who earned a gold medal included: Marcus Haynes (Senior), Quinn Haynes (Senior), Jordan Jones

(Senior), and Mollie Friend (Sophomore). Senior Brenden Rowen gained a silver medal for his solo. The Group I Men’s Small Ensemble, the Airmen, claimed 5 medals of the highest caliber, “Gold With Distinction,” for their perfect score performance. In the Small Ensembles Group I division, the men’s barbershop quartet of Marcus Haynes, Quinn Haynes, Ethan Haynes and Brenden Rowen won a Gold Medal. The women’s sextet led by Senior

Jordan Jones, earned a Silver Medallion. Additional members were Karigan Long, Eva Sears, Mollie Friend, Paloma Shull, and Breanna Keefer. In a Wabash High School first, the SymphonAirs entered the most difficult category for mixed (men and women) ensembles, “Madrigal.” All madrigal entries must be performed a cappella (without accompaniment). This is also the only division which allows participants to perform in peri-

od costumes. The SymphonAirs are: Morgan Butcher, Kiara Carmichael, Mollie Friend, Ethan Haynes,

Marcus Haynes, Quinn Haynes, Xavier Hughes, Jordan Jones, Breanna Keefer, Karigan Long,

Maegan Poe, Brenden Rowan, Eva Sears, and Paloma Shull. All performers are a member of

the Wabash High School chamber choir, the SymphonAirs, directed by Mark Nevil.

Thirty students from Wabash Middle School participated in the annual Indiana State School Music Association Piano

and Vocal District Contest held at Fairfield Jr/Sr High School in Goshen on Saturday, Feb. 12. Seven of the

eight entries earned “superior,” gold-medal ratings; the other earned an “excellent,” silvermedal score. Vocal soloists

who earned a gold medal were Brett Shull, Aaliyah Frasure, Amaya Sellers, Elli Hall, John Harris, and Lily Meadows.

Gold-score medalists for their Large Ensemble performing “Misty Morning” were: Aaliyah Frasure, Kinzie Flack,

Amaya Sellers, Lily Meadows, Christy Howard, Aubreyanna Jordan, Brett Shull, Matthew Niles, and John Harris.

Silver medals went to the “Afternoon on a Hill” ensemble consisting of Elli Hall, Keisha Wilcox,

Members of the SymphonAirs are (front, from left) Paloma Shull, Mollie Friend, Maegan Poe, Breanna Keefer, Eva Sears, Jordan Jones, Karigan Long. Also, Morgan Butcher (back row, from left), Brenden Rowan, Ethan Haynes, Xavier Hughes, Quinn Haynes, Marcus Haynes, Kiara Carmichael. Photos provided

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Showing off their Gold Medals are Large Ensemble members (front row, from left) Aubreyanna Jordan, Christy Howard, John Harris, director Mark Nevil. Also, (back row, from left) Kinzie Flack, Lily Meadows, Aaliyah Frasure, Matthew Niles. Photos provided

ISSMA Makenna Bechtold, Sally Harrell, Olivia Shepler, Sabrina Frank, Braelyn Eis, Violet George, Aubree Bostater, and Lily-

Cont. from Page 5 Ann Abshire. All performers are a member of the Wabash Middle School choir directed by Mark Nevil.

YMCA forms support group The Wabash County YMCA will host an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Group in conjunction with Bickford Senior Living held at the YMCA. Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Group is free to the public and begins on Tuesday, March 15, and will be from 6-7 p.m. at the Wabash County YMCA, 500 S. Cass St. in Wabash, and will continue on the third Tuesday of every month. Caregivers/family members will share, support, and learn together as they care for a loved one with memory loss. If you have any questions, please contact Brooke Robinson, Wabash County YMCA, brobinson@wabashcountyymca.org or Mari Adkins, Bickford Senior Living, wabashlec@bickfordseniorliving.com.

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Preparing to perform on the stage of Fairfield Jr/Sr High School are (from left) Keisha Wilcox, Olivia Shepler, Sally Harrell, Makenna Bechtold, Elli Hall, Sabrina Frank, Violet George, Lily-Ann Abshire, Aubree Bostater, and Braelyn Eis.

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Farm Family of the Year

to work, and just appreciated that work ethic and wanted to carry that on.” Troy Haupert said he and his brothers grew up on the farm. “I went to school at Purdue,” he said. “I really never thought that I wouldn’t be here.” Like their Uncle Ken, they started working early in life. “When we were old enough to walk, we were in hog barns,” Troy said. “We were driving tractors before we were 10 years old.” Nathan Haupert joined the farming operation after high school, but later decided to go to college and get a degree. “I had a couple of job opportunities after college, but realized they were all leading to desk type operations,” he said. “That’s just not my nature to want to sit behind a desk, sit in an office all the time. At that point, I decided I really liked the farm I came from … I decided that’s where I needed to be.” Jared Haupert admits he “tried to escape.” After graduating, he went into the construction business and returned to the farm after his grandfather passed away. “The roots are kind of pulling you in,” he said. “I’ve been here ever since. It just seemed right.” The importance of the family Working together as a family has made it possible for the operation to grow as it has. “There would be no way we would be able to do what we do without all of us,” Scott said. “I have five brothers, so there’s two of them that aren’t on the farm, and I always thought it would be neat for

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all of us to be together. That’s not come to fruition yet, and I don’t know if it will. “I enjoy the relationships my kids have with their cousins. It’s pretty unique. The bond that they have has just been a pretty neat thing to have a family that’s so close together. It’s sometimes hard, but it’s worth it.” But as with any family, not everyone sees eye to eye all the time. “Sometimes we have our disagreements,” Troy said. “But we don’t really hold a grudge, so we get over it pretty quickly. I think sometimes if you’re not working with your brothers, that grudge sometimes stays. We’ve always got along well enough to make it work.” When there is a difference of opinions, the brothers said they work hard to try to iron it out. “We figure out what the best scenario is,” Scott says. “Someone might have to give in. You have to compromise. We make it work and compromise. “If it fails, we know whose problem it was,” he continued, drawing laughter from his three siblings. “But the thing is we’ve grown up like that.

It’s one of those things that you’ve learned how to deal with, those differences.” Nathan said working with his brothers is a unique dynamic. “The nice thing about it is at the end of the day, we’re brothers,” he said. “We go home. We don’t take grudges home. We work things out. We’re all single minded. We want to make the farm succeed. With that in mind, at the end of the day, everything works out. We get along well.” Jared said it’s comforting working with his brothers and knowing that they have the same purpose and goals in mind. “Knowing that, to me, makes me feel that we’re in the right place,” he said. “We’re not wondering if somebody is going to have their own plot twist and run their own way.” Family dynamics The brothers each have similar, yet separate roles, in the farm operation. “We all take care of our own hog barns that we manage individually,” Nathan said. “Outside of that, I manage the accounting and books for the hog farm and the grain

...continued from Page 1 farm.” He also handles the various data that comes in from the grain farm side of things. “I get a lot of the bookkeeping side of it, which isn’t my favorite part of farming,” he continued. “But it’s important and needs to be done.” Jared said he fills in wherever needed. He also orders various farm parts and items for the chicken barn. “But, really, I just go where I need to go,” he said. “Where ever there’s a shortage at hand, I’ll go and fill in.” Reactions to honor “I was excited,” Nathan said when asked his reaction to being named Farm Family of the Year. “I thought it was a neat opportunity for our farm to be recognized in our community. It’s not something that I thought would ever happen for our farm. There’s a lot of really good farmers in our community. I was honored to be chosen.” Jared said he was surprised the family farm was selected. “Recalling some of the past winners and the quality of farmers that they are, to be in the same category that they are was a proud moment for

“Sometimes we have our disagreements. But we don’t really hold a grudge, so we get over it pretty quickly. I think sometimes if you’re not working with your brothers, that grudge sometimes stays. We’ve always got along well enough to make it work.”

— Troy Haupert on working with his brothers me,” he said. “I hope we can live up to the standards that they set. The bar is pretty high. I hope we can keep that reputation going.” Scott said his first thought was with many good farmers in the community, why was his family selected? “I had the opportunity to reflect,” he continued, “and I thought of our grandpa, and of our Uncle Kenny and what they’ve taught us. You look back at where we were and where we’re at, I’m grateful that people recognize those accomplishments. I hope we can continue to grow.” Troy said he wishes his grandfather could be with them to enjoy the honor.

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“I’m grateful for what he started, and what our uncle has continued and allowed us to come in and allow us to partake in it, also,” he said. The future “Our goal is to get large enough so that our kids can come back and farm,” Nathan said. “It takes more acres, more income to be able to manage more families. But at the same time, we like quality over quantity. We’ll get to a point to where we can handle the acres and do it right, and that’s where we’ll stop.” And how will they know when they’ve reached the limit for the farm? “Trial and error,” Jared said. “I think we have a good sense of what we can maintain right now. We have a good idea of, laborwise, how many more acres we can get to. And it all depends on if it’s available, too. We’re not going to go out and just grab it from people. But if it’s available, we’ll take a shot at it.” Nathan added, “And if we think it’s not getting managed right, we’ll let go of some of it. I don’t think we’ll give up that quality just to get to that certain number of acres.”

Grandpa’s reaction From a small 195acre farm in 1950, to 2,400 acres more than 50 years later, the Dale-Haupert Family Farm has grown in leaps and bounds over the years. That begs one question … what would Richard Dale think of it all? “I think he would be proud, Jared said. “I think he would be.” Nathan added, “I think he would be. He’d probably think we were a little crazy. Grandpa wasn’t a risk taker. He grew up during the Depression. Any way that he grew he paid for out of pocket. He taught us that way. He was a great example that way. “He would be proud. I think he would really be excited for what the farm has turned into.” Troy reiterated what Nathan said, noting his grandfather didn’t take big risks. “He didn’t go out and buy a bunch of things and go into a bunch of debt to grow. Sometimes we haven’t done such a good job of that. We’ve taken a few risks.” Scott drew laughter from his siblings by summing it up saying: “He’d probably think we’re nuts.”

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Randall Darnell, 67

Donna Kay Siders, 69

Maxine Haist, 102

Was Grand Master Pool Player

Served as Wabash Kiwanis President

Known for her baking

June 11, 1954 – March 1, 2022

June 7, 1952 – March 2, 2022

Randall Dean Darnell, 67, of Wabash, died at 1:08 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at his home in Wabash. He was born on June 11, 1954, in Wabash, to Early Campbell Darnell and VerJean “Stella” (Lane) Lucas. Randy married Pamela “Pam” Preston in Wabash on July 16, 1977. He worked 20 years at Wabash MPI Carver. Randy was a member of the Wabash Christian Heritage Church, and A.B.A.T.E. He was an avid pool player, played in the North Manchester Pool League, and was a Grand Master Pool Player. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and loved to attend his grandkids activities. He is survived by his wife, Pam Darnell of Wabash; five children, Scott Green of North Manchester, Tanya (Bill) Cooley, and Brent Darnell, both of Wabash, Audie Gant of Fishers, and Lisa (James) Barnes of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Marisa Shrock and Mitchell Shrock, both of Wabash, Allie Green and Sam Green, both of Urbana, Brekken Melton of Hartford City, Desirea Shrock of Urbana, and Chrissy Shrock of Battle Creek, Mich.; mother, VerJean “Stella” (Lane) Lucas of Wabash; and two sisters, Renee (Jeff) Biehl of Urbana, and Donna (Johnny) Sisco of Roann. He was preceded in death by his father and his step-father, Matt Lucas. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday, at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for Randy may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Abraham Shepherd, 82 Retired from W&W Concrete Dec. 22, 1939 – March 3, 2022 Abraham “Abe” Shepherd, 82, Silver Lake, died March 3, 2022. Abe was born Dec. 22, 1939. Visitation and services were March 5 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Donna Kay Siders, 69, of Wabash, died at 9:18 a.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Parkview Health Randallia in Fort Wayne. She was born on June 7, 1952, in Frankfort, to James W. and Marcella (Waggoner) Swan. Donna was a 1970 graduate of Eastbrook High School and attended Marion College in Marion, for two years. She married Daniel W. Siders Sr. in Marion on June 11, 1972. Donna was co-owner, along with her husband, of C/S Printing in Wabash from 1977 until 2015. Donna was a member of the Wabash Church of the Nazarene, and a longtime member of the Wabash Kiwanis Club, where she was the first female president and held several other positions. She enjoyed scrapbooking, needlework, and sewing. Donna also enjoyed traveling on their motorcycle and flower gardening, but her passion was spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Daniel W. Siders, Sr. of Wabash; four children, Daniel W. (Tonya) Siders Jr. of Louisville, Ky., Darin A. (Phuong) Siders of Pound Ridge, N.Y., Deanna R. (Jason) Azbell of Wabash, Darcia K. (Gabe) Bair of Titusville, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, Amaya (Ryan) Wright of Louisville, Nathanial Azbell and Tayte Azbell, both of Wabash, Jack Siders of Stanford, Conn., Max Siders and Lily Siders, both of Pound Ridge, Paxton Bair, Charlie Bair, and Kayzlynn Bair, all of Titusville, Austin Nelson of Fairmount, and Craig Nelson of Jeffersonville; two great-grandchildren, Jerzie Nelson and Jazlynn Powell, both of Lebanon; her mother, Marcella Swan of Marion; two brothers, James (Cindy) Swan of St. Petersburg, Fla., and David (Kambi) Swan of Statesville, N.C.; and her sister, Carolyn (Michael) Swan-Mere of Marion. She was preceded in death by her father, James W. Swan. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Kirk Johnson and Pastor Kevin Stirratt officiating. Entombment will be in Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are Helping Hands or Wabash Church of the Nazarene. The memorial guest book for Donna may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Maxine Loker Haist passed away peacefully Feb. 28, just a week after her 102nd birthday. Maxine will be remembered most for her love for Arthur, her husband of over 75 years, and their family. She began her career teaching in a one-room schoolhouse near her hometown of Hersey, Mich., but soon devoted herself to creating the family’s Wabash home. Maxine was known for her pies, cinnamon rolls, coffee, and gracious hosting. She spent untold hours in the Wabash First United Methodist Church kitchen. Maxine retired with Arthur to their farm in LaFontaine and then to Heritage Pointe in Warren, but continued decorating, baking, and welcoming loved ones as long as she was able. Maxine lost her husband Arthur nearly five years ago, but is survived by their four children: Ellen (Douglas) Paige of Howell, Mich., Peggy (John) Capin of Gloucester, Va., David (Sandra) Haist of Wabash and Culver, and James (Gaye) Haist of Culver; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Maxine is also survived by one of her six siblings, Eva Mae Haist. Her smiles will be missed by countless nieces, nephews, friends, and Heritage Pointe caregivers. The family plans a private graveside service. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash First United Methodist Church. The memorial guest book for Maxine may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Benjamin O’Brien White, 21 Enjoyed music Jan. 28, 2001 - Feb. 24, 2022 Benjamin O’Brien White, 21, Jonesboro, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. He was born in Marion on Jan. 28, 2001, to Tim White and Marci Yanis. Ben graduated from Mississinewa High School in 2019. While he was in middle and elementary school he enjoyed playing basketball and football. More than anything, Ben loved his family and friends. He loved his mama’s cooking and being a loving, protective brother, and devoted son. Ben enjoyed making music. He was very particular about his appearance; he loved his clothes and shoes. He loved and

will be missed by his dog, Heisenberg. Survivors include his parents, Tim White and Marci Yanis; sister; Emily White; brother, Jeremy (Michelle) White; maternal grandparents, Rudy and Tisha Yanis; paternal grandmother,

Peggy Brock; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Chris Brock; and maternal great-grandparents, Harry and Lucille Lowe and Paul and Lilly Yanis. Visitation was Friday, March 4, 2022 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel 400 E. Main St., Gas City. Services were Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the funeral home with burial following at Grant Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to help with funeral expenses. Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.

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Liam West, 4 Enjoyed watching ‘Bheem’ Oct. 26, 2017 – March 6, 2022 Liam Wayne West, 4, of Peru, died at 3:32 pm, Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on Oct. 26, 2017, in Indianapolis, to Kyle and Halie (Stiles) West. Liam enjoyed smiling and laughing, watching Bheem, and watching his siblings play. He is survived by his parents, Kyle and Halie West; brother, Luke Clarence West; sister, Ella Ann West; grandparents, David Savage, Ed West, Chris Stiles, and Stacy McBride, all of Peru; great-grandparents, Phyllis Doyle of Marion, Nancy West of Denver, and Marie White of Alturas, California; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. There will be a Celebration of Liam’s life at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. The memorial guest book for Liam may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

North Manchester Public Safety Reports Arrests Feb. 28 2:18 a.m. — Luke A. Hubler, 35, Silver Lake was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Hubler was also cited for false and fictitious vehicle registration. 9:26 a.m. — Ashley N. Antrobus, 34, North Manchester was arrested for disorderly conduct. 4:23 p.m. — Carlos M. Mundy, 52, Mexico was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Mundy was also cited for disregarding a stop sign and driving while suspended. 6:47 p.m. — Cody T. Hardesty, 33, North Manchester was arrested on a warrant for violating probation and possession of methamphetamine. Citations Feb. 28 7:10 p.m. — Caleb J. Hatfield, 32, Roann was cited for driving

Christina Graf, 65 Worked at restaurants Oct. 24, 1956 – Feb. 11, 2022 Christina Rosita Graf, 65, of rural Akron, passed unexpectedly at 9:14 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11, 2022 at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. Christina was born on Oct. 24, 1956 in Wabash, to the late J.B. and Winifred (Gray) Brubaker. She was married on Dec. 5, 1981; in Ijamsville, to Robin D. Graf; he survives. She was a graduate of Vista High School in Vista, Calif., in 1974. She worked for restaurants and local gas stations for many years as well as being a farmer’s wife. Her most recent job was as a carhop at the Streamliner in Rochester. She attended the Silver Creek Church of God for 30 years. She is survived by her husband Robin Graf of Rochester; son Adam and wife,

Amanda, Graf of Akron; grandchildren Brandon, Emily, Matthew, Wyatt, Alivia, Maverick, and Ellie; three brothers; three sisters; and many nieces and nephews. Christina was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Aaron Graf. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Silver Creek Church of God 6504 W 1300 S, Silver Lake, with Pastor Tom Craig officiating. Memorial visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to the time of the service at the church. The arrange-

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ments have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home 305 W. Rochester St. Akron. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Fulton County Animal Adoption And Education Center or to the National MS Society P.O. Box 91891 Washington, D.C. 20090. Share a Memory or send an Online Condolence at: www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com

while suspended. March 2 8:27 p.m. — Roger L. Karns, 64, Huntington, was cited for having an expired vehicle registration Incidents Feb. 28 2:03 p.m. — A fraud report was taken in the 700 block of West Main Street. March 1 4:39 p.m. — An animal bite complaint was taken in the 400 block of North Market Street. March 4 12:35 a.m. — A theft report was taken in the 1200 block of SR 114W. Fire Runs North Manchester Fire Department responded: Feb. 25 12:52 p.m. — to the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist. 7:52 p.m. — to the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist. 7:58 p.m. — to the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist. Units from North Manchester, Chester Township and Pleasant Township fire departments responded: Feb. 26 5:05 a.m. — to the 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm. North Manchester Fire Department responded: 3:57 p.m. — to the 400 block of North Wayne Street for a medical assist. Feb. 27 5:10 a.m. — to the 2200 block of East Street for a medical assist. 4:49 p.m. — to the 800 block of Crestview Drive for a medical assist. March 1 1:58 p.m. — to the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical

assist. 8:01 p.m. — to the 300 block of North Walnut Street for a medical assist. March 2 4:25 p.m. — to the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist. March 3 7:46 a.m. — to the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist. 6:22 p.m. — to the 400 block of West 2nd Street. for a medical assist. 9:20 p.m. — to the 300 block of East 4th Street for a medical assist. 9:47 p.m. — to the 2200 block of East Street for a medical assist. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Feb. 24 5:22 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Karla K. Seward, 49, North Manchester and Tara E. Weddle, 49, Fort Wayne collided in the intersection of US 24 East and State Road 524, Lagro. Damage up to $25,000. 5:44 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Burkhard Schulz, 61, Lafayette and Donna M. Rossman, 47, Peru collided in the intersection of US 24 and State Road 13, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000. 6 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Sheila K. Sorg, 68, North Manchester left the roadway and struck a road sign on US 24 East, Lagro. Damage up to $2,500. 11:50 p.m. — A semi-tractor and trailer driven by Jay M. Lancaster, 46, Denver jack-knifed on State Road 115, near West Old US 24, Wabash. Damage up to $25,000. Feb. 25 7:34 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Troy L. Briney, 57, Wabash struck a deer

on State Road 15 near North Manchester. Damage up to $5,000. Feb. 27 12:37 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Tamara K. Geiselman, 57, Peru struck a deer on West Old US 24, Richvalley. Damage up to $5,000. 2:45 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Jon Hare, 50, Wyoming, Mich. and Terry R. Runyon, 47, Claypool collided on County Road 950 South at the intersection with County Road 300 West, Somerset. Damage up to $25,000. 7:16 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Alyssa R. Haas, 22, Kokomo, struck a deer on SR 13, south of Frances Slocum Trail, Somerset. Damage up to $5,000. Feb. 28 3:58 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Melia M. Bilyeu, 27, Peru, slid out of control and struck a guardrail on State Road 13, north of White’s Drive, Somerset. Bilyeu told police she was experiencing pain and was driven to a local hospital by a relative. Damage up to $5,000. 5:31 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Brittany N. Poe, 28, Wabash struck a deer on State Road 15, south of County Road 400 S, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000. 3:02 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Diane M. Shaw, 60, LaFontaine rolled over on State Road 124 west of Old State Road 15, Wabash. Damage up to $25,000. March 1 6:40 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Jason M. Evans, 37, Peru struck a guardrail on Mississinewa Road, north of CR 950 S, Wabash. Damage up to $25,000. March 2

7:58 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Bonita R. Fleshwood, 54, Lagro struck a deer on CR 1100 S, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500. March 3 7:11 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Matthew W. King, 38, Wabash struck a deer on State Road 124, west of CR 390 W, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500. Arrests Feb. 27 — Daniel Thomas Bradford, 37, Fort Wayne was arrested on two petitions to revoke probation for disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana. Feb. 28 — Dallas Bailey, 47, Warsaw was arrested on two counts of failure to appear. Feb. 28 — Clinton Chad Hartman, 47, Wabash was arrested for dealing methamphetamine. Feb. 28 — Randy Clayton Boring, 59, LaFontaine was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a syringe. Feb. 28 — James Edward Watson, 42, Wabash was arrested on a petition to revoke probation for intimidation. Feb. 28 — Diane Melinda Shaw, 60, LaFontaine was arrested for operating while intoxicated. Feb. 28 — Tara Lynn Schoettmer, 34, Wabash was arrested for escape: failure to return to lawful detention. March 1 — Jason Allen Peterson, 46, Wabash was arrested on three counts of theft. March 1 — Rodney Ray Reahard, 55, Porter, Texas was arrested for operating while intoxicated and operating while intoxicated, endan Cont. on Pg. 10.

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Police & fire reports Cont. from Page 9 ogering a person. March 2 — Scott Allyn Wysong, 54, Wabash was arrested possession of methamphetamine and dealing methamphetamine. March 2 — Joshua Lee Rogers, 29, Marion was arrested for violating probation. March 3 — Curtis Jay Vigar, 21, Wabash was arrested for reckless driving and resisting law enforcement. March 3 — Tyler Mitchell Stevens, 30, Delong was arrested for invasion of privacy. March 4 — Donald Lee Leach, 27, Wabash was arrested for violating probation. March 4 — Michael Eugene Dewey, 45, Wabash was arrested for violating drug court and for being an habitual offender. March 4 — Jordyn Lynn Chain, 27, Wabash was arrested for drug court sanction. March 4 — Leland E. Berry, 47, Pendleton was arrested for possession of paraphernalia. March 4 — Jason W. Hall, 38, North Manchester was arrested on a petition to revoke probation for dealing in a controlled substance. March 4 — Amber Lynn Schnepp, 40, Silver Lake was arrested operating under the influence of a controlled substance. March 5 — Jonathan Dean Shepherd, 40, North Manchester was arrested resisting law enforcement and possession of marijuana. Wabash Police Department Accidents Feb. 27 8:21 p.m. — Vehicles driven by

Katelyn J. Burkholder, 17, Wabash and Toby S. Bright, 50, Summitville, collided on State Road 15 north of Harrison Avenue, Wabash. Damage up to $25,000. March 3 11:20 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Terrie A. Dillon, 60, Wabash struck a parked car on Hill Street, east of Main Street, Wabash. Damage up to $10,000. March 5 1:22 p.m. — A vehicle driven in Wabash by Adam C. McKenzie, 40, Wabash, struck a pedestrian, Billy J. Simpson, 63, Wabash. Simpson complained of pain in his knee and lower leg. Damage was less than $1,000. 6:17 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Alexis S. Burton, 20, Wabash and Kedrick N. Judy, 19, collided at 1601 Cass St., Wabash. Damage up to $10,000. March 6 9:02 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Shawn L. Burkholder, 49, Wabash struck a parked car near the intersection of Hill and Thorne streets, Wabash. Damage up to $25,000. March 6 9:51 a.m. — Vehicles driven by Sherry K. Sluss, 79, Wabash and Naomi L. Hallaway, 33, Wabash collided at the intersection of Harrison and Wabash streets, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000. 10:56 a.m. — Vehicles driven by Jontavious D. Bledsoe, 31, Madison, Ala. and Jodi L. Emenhiser, 45, Lafayette collided at the intersection of US 24 and Cass Street, Wabash. Damage less than $1,000. 3:55 p.m. — Vehicles driven by

Zachary A. Green, 33, North Manchester and Sandra K. Spence, 50, Roann collided in the intersection of Indiana and Tijuca drives, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500. Arrests Feb. 24 — Donna M. Clark, 35, Wabash was arrested for possession of a legend drug. Feb. 26 — Timothy A. Reichenbaugh, Jr., 33, Wabash was arrested for public intoxication, trespass and unlawful entry into a vehicle. Feb. 28 — Ryan J. Grove, 26, Wabash, was arrested for theft. March 1 — John S. Rogers, 62, Peru was arrested for driving while suspended with a prior and was cited for dog at large. March 2 — Ira Bragg, IV, 49, Wabash was arrested for probation violation and possession of paraphernalia. March 2 — Andrew A. Osborne, 30, Wabash was arrested on two counts of stalking. Citations March 2 — Nathaniel S. Smith, 29, Wabash was cited for no taillights. March 4 — Conor R. Blocher, 19, Roann was cited for speed. Land Transfers The following land transfers were reported by the Wabash County Recorder’s Office from Feb. 21 to Feb. 25, 2022: Van Tress Enterprises, warranty deed to Harney Holdins, LLC. Peggy Sue Dilling and Chad H. Dilling, warranty deed to Austin Carrothers and Sarah Carrothers. Jeremy M. Steohens and Heather A. Chenault, warranty deed to Hidden Diamond Homes, LLC.

Gary W. Gray, Jr. and Nicole F. Gray, warranty deed to Daniel Clayton Grizzle, Sr. Karen S. Mishler, warranty deed to Karen S. Mishler, Lori L. Mishler and Shari L. Mishler. Ronald L. Hensley and Marcia K. Hensley, warranty deed to Dustin Mikeal Goforth. Donald Long, warranty deed to Jim Hall and Carla Hall. Emily Reed and Emily Sellers, warranty deed to Becky J. Arnett. Jackie L. Parrett and Jay Parrett, personal deed to Jay Parrett. Lane C. Staley and Joyce A. Lester, quit claim deed to Lane C. Staley and Alyssa M. Spann. Kelli J. Stamper, warranty deed to Brian A. Campbell and Pamela B. Campbell. Frank E. Driscoll quit claim deed to Robert J. Cicero and Eugenia R. Cicero. Matthew P.. Driscoll quit claim deed to Robert J. Cicero and Eugenia R. Cicero. Mason Meyer and Shelby Meyer, warranty deed to Sandra A. Mitting. LCF Properties, LLC. quit claim deed to Lagro Canal Foundation, Inc. Board of Commissioners of Wabash County, quit claim deed to Wabash County Building Corporation. Lances Realty, LLP and Lances Realty, warranty deed to North Manchester Plaza, LLC. William T. Woodall, Jr. and Pamela S. Woodall, Marcus Allen Dragoo and Terri Lynn Dragoo. Jackie L. Parrett and Jay Parrett, per-

sonal deed to Brian Moore. Midwest Poultry Services, LP, quit claim deed to Bionutrients RE, LLC. Breann L. Schlemmer, quit claim deed to Derek D. Schlemmer. Dalyon Wright, warranty deed to Ellen Monce and Jeffrey W. Monce. Arnold R. Glasspoole and Joan C. Glasspoole, quit claim deed to Debra J. Seapolk. Shelley A. Brubaker, quit claim deed to Bryon G. Brubaker. Robert J. Cicero and Eugenia R. Cicero, quit claim deed to Robert J. Cicero, Eugenia R. Cicero and Cicero Family Trust. Ted J. Nichols, Mary L. Nichols and Mary L. Nichols Trust, trust deed to T&M Nicholes Farm, LLC. Building Permits The Wabash County Plan Commission Office issued the following building permits from Feb. 27, 2022 to March 5, 2022. Debra Schwarz, new home Canal Creamery, commercial building Justin and Peyton Engel, pole building Wayne and Martha Simons, pole building Joseph and Carolyn Butterbaugh, home addition Marriage Licenses The Wabash County Clerk’s Office issued the following marriage licenses from Feb. 33, 2022 to March 1, 2022. Alisha Lynn Carnes and Neal Thomas Butcher Davis Jay Coyne and Julia Ruthann Troyer

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Grow Wabash County unveils new website Grow Wabash County’s new website is live at www.growwabashcounty.com. The newly renovated GWC website will be the premier resource for businesses in Wabash County as well as businesses domestic and abroad looking to expand or relocate to our communities, bringing with them new job opportunities for Wabash County residents, increased investment in the community and more families and professionals eager to make Wabash County their home. Available sites and buildings ready for prospective businesses to use will be spotlighted as well as information regarding the targeted industries that will best succeed in Wabash County as a result of work with the site selection firm Navigator Consulting. The new website will also be the go-to for businesses and individuals interested in upcoming training and certification programs. “We are excited to be unveiling this new website to the public,” Keith Gillenwater, president and CEO of Grow Wabash County, said. “This website puts Wabash County’s best foot forward for businesses, individuals and investors considering Wabash County as their next move. The website does a great job of highlighting all of the incentives, business supports and quality of life amenities that make Wabash County the example of what small-town America can be.” Of course, the website will also highlight the hard-working investors, organizations and stakeholders that are doing their part to achieve Grow Wabash County’s mission to “Together, grow a prosperous Wabash County” as well as promote the high quality of life afforded to residents and workers in our community. The new website was revamped with the assistance of Golden Shovel, an economic development web-design firm focused on creating sites focused on generating economic and business development in our communities. The public is invited to explore the new website for themselves at www.growwabashcounty.com.

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FAME Festival to take place March 19 Student performances (piano, vocal, and dance) and student art displays, along with workshops featuring guest musicians, dancers, and visual artists, will all be a part of the Wabash FAME Festival on Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Honeywell Center. This is the 14th festival of this kind in Wabash. Admission to the festival and participation in most activities is free-ofcharge. This year’s festival theme is The Jazz Era, highlighting music and dance from the 1920s, ‘30s, and ‘40s. Special guest music artists will be Rod Noftsger’s Fascinating Rhythm Band. Rod is from Plymouth and his band members are from various cities in northern Indiana. The ten members play standard swing and jazz standards, such as songs made popular by Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Frank Sinatra. Following the jazz theme, Dr. Jason Gornto from Peru, will entertain throughout the day on the baby grand piano in the lobby at Honeywell Center. Gornto is a well-known and respected musician who loves to play jazz music and

improvise on the keys. For dance enthusiasts, two local dance studios will present half-hour dance workshops for students and adults to learn how to dance two styles of jazz. Wabash Valley Dance Theater’s Lisa Mattern-Billings will teach Charleston dance at a 10:30 a.m.workshop in Ford Theater. Andrea Lanham from Playhouse Studio of Dance will teach Fosse style of jazz at 1 p.m. in the theater. The jazz musicians and dancers will perform during the Spotlight Concert at 3 p.m. Guest visual artists will teach 45-minute workshops throughout the day. Local artist Susan Stewart will teach sessions of Block Printing in the Crystal Room downstairs at Honeywell Center starting at 10 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 2 p.m.. Participation will be limited to 20 students aged 7 or older. Adults may participate if the session is not filled with students. Participants will design their own cardboard block and then use that block for creating their print. Debbie Stouffer is a self-proclaimed “Do It Yourself ” Artist. Her work-

shop students will stamp designs on cloth using fabric paint. Participants may bring a pair of jeans to paint, if they desire, or they may paint a drawstring tote bag that will be provided. Sessions will begin at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. in the Nixon Room downstairs at the center. Sessions are limited to 25 people. Student music performances will be in Legacy Hall during the morning hours. Carolyn Stoner from the Honeywell Arts staff will lead a ukulele how-to session at 9 a.m., followed by the Wabash Middle School strings at 9:30 a.m., directed by Kaitlyn Whinery. Southwood Kindergarten students will sing at 10 a.m., led by teacher Lisa Fadil; Wabash Middle School 6th Grade Choir at 10:30 a.m., directed by Mark Nevil; O. J. Singers directed by Jennifer Denney and Dual Immersion students singing a Spanish song led by teacher Rafa Camaras will be at 11:30 a.m.. The Southwood Jr./Sr. High Swing Band, dlrected by Lindsay Knee, will perform at 1 p.m., followed by the workshop and performance by the Fascinating Rhythm Band.

Student dancers from Wabash Valley Dance Theater will perform in Ford Theater at 10 a.m.. Students from private music studios will perform in the Honeywell Room during the morning. Students of these teachers with performances times are: Eileen Dye and Kris Stephens at 9 a.m., Judy Ward at 9:30, Peggy Coppler at 10 a.m., Jennifer Denney and Sarah Okuly at 10:30 a.m., Mary and Ruth Berkebile at 11 a.m. Student art projects will be on display in the lobby at Honeywell Center. Schools and teachers presenting art work are HomeSchooled Art Class – Charly Dye, Judy Ward, and guest teachers; L. H. Carpenter Center – Lori Render; Metro North Elementary Katy Gray; O. J. Neighbours Elementary – Aubrey Davis; St. Bernard

Elementary - Susan Stewart; Sharp Creek Elementary – Katy Gray; Southwood Elementary - Erica Tyson; Wabash Middle School Krystyna Martin. Winning poster designs submitted by area students will be framed and on display. Winners are Madeline Cordes, grade 8, Home-Schooled Art – Charly Dye, Judy Ward, and guest teachers; Emaline Cordes, grade 11, Home-Schooled Art– Charly Dye, Judy Ward, and guest teachers; Tytus Dawes, grade 2, Metro North Elementary – Katy Gray, teacher; Faith Krom, grade 7, Northfield Jr./Sr, High – Adam Zwiebel, teacher; Mackenzie Southwick, grade 8, Northfield Jr./Sr. High – Adam Zwiebel, teacher; Augie Higgins, grade 6, St. Bernard Elementary – Susan Stewart,

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Tickets available for historic site trolley tours

Visit Wabash County officials announce the release of two new full-day trolley tours highlighting several historic sites in Wabash County. The Historic Highlights Trolley Tours tickets went on sale online or in person to the public on March 8 at noon. Tours will be offered on Thursday, April 28, and Wednesday, May 4, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. These all-inclusive tours are limited to 22 people and the cost per ticket is $45. “It has always been a goal of Visit Wabash County to offer tours during the week that offer a deeper look into Wabash County’s history and hear from people working hard to preserve that history,” said Christine Flohr executive director of tourism for Visit Wabash County. The tour will leave from the Welcome Center in downtown Wabash and make its way to Lagro, for the first-ever tour of the newly acquired Hopewell House. The historic home is going through an extensive renovation by property owners Tammy Keaffaber and Deb Conner. In addition to touring the Hopewell House, trolley riders will hear from Beth Gillespie about the next phase of development for the Lagro Canal Foundation properties. Other stops include a morning cocktail or mocktail at the 950 Speakeasy Bistro, a tour of one of Indiana Landmark’s most recent projects, a behind the scenes look at either the Eagles Theatre or the Ford Theater (depending on the tour date chosen), a lunch prepared by Chef David Ericsson of Honeywell Arts, and hear the history of Terrell Jacobs shared by Wabash County Museum Archivist T.J. Honeycutt.

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Red Cross plans March 15 blood drive

The American Red Cross will host fifth blood drive in honor of 6-year-old battling cancer. Kole Adamiec was diagnosed with high-risk Neuroblastoma on April 18, 2021. Brave, strong, mature, and resilient are words used to describe Kole. He’s showing cancer the strong warrior he is. His medical team are amazed by his progress and his resilience. He loves all things farm, dinosaurs, his cousins, and siblings. He’s received many blood transfusions since starting treatment. He received as many as nine transfusions in one-week. Kole attends kindergarten at Manchester Elementary School. Kole’s parents; Andrew and Jade (Kennedy) Adamiec and family want to create awareness of the need for and importance of blood donations. Many don’t realize how important blood donors are until they’re in a situation themselves or a loved one is. Everyday there are millions of Kole’s that need blood products to overcome this disease. There is a critical shortage and it’s more important than ever to donate if you are able. “Donating today gives those like Kole a fighting chance to live a great life,” said Toni Fox, account manager. Donate blood in dedication to Kole Adamiec Blood donations in dedication to Kole will be from 2 to 7 to p.m. March 15, at Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley Street,

North Manchester. How to donate blood: Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients, the release states. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood and platelet donors can save time at their

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Showing support for Ukraine: McKee Mortuary hosted a candlelight vigil in support for Ukraine on Sunday night with members of the community gathering

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to offer their thoughts, prayers, and hope for peace for all affected by the recent attacks from Russia. Photo by Eric Christiansen

Wabash Musicale has February meeting Wabash Musicale met Feb. 22, at the Roann United Methodist Church with 14 members present. President Carolyn Eppley welcomed the ladies and turned the meeting over to Beth Perkins who introduced the first number, “Fanfare,” by American organist Richard Purvis – a piece known for its drama and flair – and performed by Peggy Coppler on the organ.

Kris Stephens sang Irving Gordon’s bestknown song “Unforgettable”. She was accompanied by Carolyn Eppley. Peggy on the harpsicord followed with “Aria (Goldberg Variations)”, written by Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music. Kris sang “L.O.V.E.”, a jazz song written by

Bert Kaempfert and Milt Gabler for singer-pianist Nat King Cole. She then sang “My Guy,” written by William ‘Smokey’ Robinson and accompanied by Carolyn. Peggy returned to play a piano solo by Yoshiki Mizuno and Hotaka Yamashita, “Blue Bird.” Kris returned to the piano for the final number. “Blessed Assurance” written by Fanny Crosby

and Phoebe Knapp and arranged by Rob Deas.

A short business meeting followed.

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2 Parkview hospitals receive honor

Two Parkview hospitals, Parkview Wabash Hospital and Parkview Huntington Hospital, have each been recognized by The Chartis Center for Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) with a Performance Leadership Award in the Patient Perspective category for 2021. The Performance Leadership Awards utilize the results of the Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. INDEX data is trusted by rural

hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, hospital associations and state offices of rural health across the country to measure and monitor performance across a variety of areas impacting hospital operations and finance. “This is a won-

derful honor,” said Marilyn CusterMitchell, president of Parkview Wabash Hospital. “Last year was a difficult one, and it is such a boost for our frontline coworkers to receive this validation of all they’ve done to maintain excellent patient care in the

face of extremely high volumes and changing conditions.” This is the first time Parkview Wabash has received the award in this category. “We’re so pleased to receive this recognition,” said Doug Selig, president of

Parkview Huntington Hospital. “Despite the enormous challenges our team has dealt with this past year – and the year before – in adjusting to successive waves of COVID-19, they have continued to stay focused on delivering the high-

Salamonie to host plant workshop

At 9 a.m. March 26, the staff at Salamonie’s Interpretive Center will conduct a Plant ID Workshop so participants can learn how to ID native plants during all seasons. The workshop is expected to last approximately three hours. Speaker Jake Wyatt will share his knowledge of native plant species. Wyatt, an Indiana Master Naturalist, is a Huntington County native whose hobby and passion for native versus ornamental species covers many years. There will be an

introductory presentation on using a dichotomous key – especially during winter months and learn why supporting native plants is important in today’s environment. There will be hands-on learning as we view native

plants in their outdoors in their natural habitats. —Dress for the weather, there will be some walking to locate plants. There will also be caravanning to locations within Lost Bridge West. —Bring a sack

lunch or snack. —Cost is $10 per person. —Space is limited. —Advance regis-

tration is required by calling 260-4682127. This workshop is supported by Indiana DNR and Upper Wabash Invasive Networks (UWIN). Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702. For more information on other UWIS programs, visit Facebook.com/Upp erWabash or https://on.IN.gov/s alamonielake.

quality care that our patients expect and appreciate.” This is the second time Parkview Huntington has garnered a Performance Leadership Award in the Patient Perspective category. The first was for 2019. “We are proud to

recognize rural hospitals’ steadfast commitment to serving their communities and delivering high-quality care,” said Michael Topchik, national leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “In the face of tremendous challenges, these top-quartile performers continue to exemplify the power of rural and create a blueprint for excellence in quality, outcomes and patient perspectives.” Parkview Huntington Hospital is located at 2001 Stults Road in Huntington. Parkview Wabash Hospital is located at 12 John Kissinger Drive in Wabash.

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MSO to perform March 13 at Honeywell Manchester Symphony Orchestra is celebrating “Trailblazers” in its first concert of 2022. It is 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. The concert features Symphony No. 1 in e minor written by Florence Price, the first AfricanAmerican woman to have a composition performed by a major symphony orchestra. Her trailblazing

symphony originally “premiered by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Frederick Stock at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair,” said MSO Conductor Debra Lynn. “Price was a domestic abuse survivor and single mother who had experienced extreme poverty and homelessness. Her life and legacy have become a great inspiration to women composers and composers of color around the

world.” Lynn carefully curates Manchester Symphony Orchestra concerts to include works by women and others who have historically not been wellrepresented in the world of symphony. She selects musical pieces and features artists from a broad spectrum. “Trailblazers” also marks the return of the MSO Young Artists Concerto and Aria Competition after six years. Three performers

were selected to perform as soloists during the concert: Andre Burns, a senior at Merrillville High School, will perform EdouardVictoire-Antoine Lalo’s aria “Vainement Ma Bien Aimee.” Lydia Kelly, a senior biology-chemistry major at MU, will perform Rosauro’s “Concert o No. 1 for Marimba and Orchestra, Movement IV, Despedida”. Ben Morton, a

sophomore at Homestead High School, will perform SaintSaens’s “Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22, Movement 1.” Tickets are $15 general admission: free for MU students, faculty and staff with Manchester ID and anyone age 18 and younger. Masks, proof of vaccination, and proof of a negative COVID test are not required at Honeywell venues. Visit manchester-

Church Basement Ladies return to Wabash Church Basement Ladies comes to the Honeywell Center on Tuesday, March 29, with performances at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Church Basement Ladies celebrates 20 years of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there. From the elderly matriarch to the young bride-tobe, the ladies handle a Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, a Hawaiian Easter fundraiser, and a steaming hot July wedding. They stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the Pastor on course in this comedy musical. Based on the book Growing Up Lutheran by Janet Letnes Martin and the late Suzann Nelson, a pair who

Church. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by calling 260.563.1102 or online at www.honeywella rts.org. All seats $35.

The Church Basement Ladies will return to Wabash on March 29. Photo provided

met as freshman at Augsburg College in Minneapolis and became lifelong friends, the book’s transition to the stage came when Twin Cities based production company, Troupe America, Inc. and its Executive Producer Curt Wollan contacted the writers about

turning Growing Up Lutheran into a musical. Wollen then sought out husband and wife duo the creative writing team of Jim Stowell and Jessica Zuehlke to bring the book’s inherent humor to life on the stage. Described as “a celebration of the church basement kitchen and the

stalwart, stable, sturdy, ladies who live and breathe the church basement protocol while attempting to solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church,” the musical brings to life memorable characters and universal messages that reach beyond the Lutheran

symphonyorchestra.org to purchase tickets. Lynn is director of choral and vocal studies at Manchester University. A composer who will be conducting for the third time this spring at Carnegie Hall, she is a collaborative musical storyteller. The Manchester Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1939 through a partnership with the peo-

ple of Wabash County and what was then Manchester College. It thrives today as a core component of the rich performing arts culture in the region. Its members are a mix of professional and community musicians, Manchester students and several high school students. The “Trailblazers” concert is sponsored by MPS Egg Farms.

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Paschal Portions

By Laura Kurella

This week I’m shifting, like the tide, over to thoughts of all things finned, likely because I am Catholic, and we just entered the season of Lent. Thanks to God, I got to grow up in the Great Lakes region of the United States, and while I was raised near its southern end in northern Indiana, I have had the pleasure of traveling completely around both the Lake Superior and Lake Michigan shoreline, albeit via many separate trips! Traveling shorelines always floods you with many aquatic pleasures, but for me I’d have to confess that my most favorite part is finding those small, out of the way places that serve up lake fish prepared in just about every way imaginable! Reflecting back, I’d have to say that I’ve had Lake Michigan fish boiled, broiled, grilled, baked and fried. I’ve also had it steamed, smoked, poached, simmered, stewed, and even acidified! After experiencing the joy of having all these methods grace this gal’s plate I can honestly say that I, like many others, prefer my pan fish to be cooked exactly that way: Pan fried! As creatures of habit, I have also discovered something else about us fish foodies. Just as we all have our own favorite way to enjoy fish, we also have a specific preference for what we dip that favorite finned feast into, though for most it tends to be tartar sauce! An old recipe that seriously dates back to medieval times (which were likely inherited from the Romans), tartar sauce has certainly been around for a very long, long time. Perhaps as long as fish! Named with a word that means very different things to very different people, it is believed that tartar sauce was named after the Tartar peoples of Mongolia, which were a group of rough nicks that appears fitting for a sauce that is both coarse and tart, and rough in texture. As time flowed onward, French versions of this sauce began to make a splash around the mid 1700s, which is also when mayonnaise was first invented.

We all have our favorite ways of serving fish, especially during Lent, but the sauce we serve alongside it is just as important, too. Food Styling/Photography: Laura Kurella Swimming its way to the United States in the mid 1800’s, tartar sauce didn’t start floating across American dinner tables until Hellmann’s introduced its own tartar sauce in the 1920s. Thanks to the high dive that mainstream marketing gave it, tartar earned its place as the standard in fish condiments, a title it still holds to this day! While there are many variations of tartar sauce available, most fall into two separate flavor profiles: Tart or sweet. What’s interesting is that these two different profiles are able to be created quite simply by merely changing the style of pickle that you add! I must confess that my husband was a tartar sauce snob, and for a very long time he insisted on buying only one specific brand. However, there were times when I could not find it, or just ran out and had to make due, so I learned how to make one that tasted like his favorite, and just keep refilling the old jar! In truth, tartar sauce is so easy to make, and so much more flavorful fresh when you do. Plus, making your own means that you control what goes into it, and what doesn’t, and with so many health authorities telling us

Laura Kurella is an award-winning recipe developer, journalist, and self-syndicated newspaper food columnist who enjoys living in the Midwest. She welcomes your questions or comments at laurakurella@yahoo.com.

butter 1 lemon, cut in half In a plastic or paper bag, combine flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne powder. Close the bag and shake to mix well. Add fish then close the bag and toss to coat all sides, then set aside. In a skillet over medium heat, add butter and cook until butter is starting to brown. Working in batches, place flour mixture-coated filets into skillet, skin side down, and cook until light golden, and sides of filet start to curl up, about 2 minutes. Carefully turn fish over to cook on the other side for about 1.5 minutes then transfer cooked filets to a warm serving plate. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top just before serving- so delicious!

Laura’s Buttercrisp BlueGill Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins; Total: 20 mins; Yield: 4 servings 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon unrefined mineral sea salt 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 8 ounces fresh lake fish filets 2-4 tablespoons unsalted

1869 Tartar Sauce Yolk of one raw egg 1 cup sweet-oil (olive oil) whisked by a slow drizzle until all is added 1 tablespoonful of dry mustard 3 shallots, chopped fine 6 gherkins, also chopped fine 1 tablespoonful of ravigote (chervil, tarragon, and parsley) chopped 1 small pinch of Cayenne pepper Mix all together and serve.

how preservatives and syrupy sugars are causing both our weight and health issues, it’s almost silly not to whip up your own batch the next time you make fish. Now that we have entered the season of Lent, I cannot think of a better time to cook up a batch of lake (or river) fish served up with a side of fresh, fabulous sauce! Here now is a sampling of sauce recipes, swimming alongside my favorite way to eat panfish– Enjoy!

Adapted from The Royal Cookery Book, Jules Gouffe, translated by Alphonse Gouffe [Sampson Low, Son and Marston: London] 1869 (p. 67-68) Delightful “Dill” Tartar Sauce 1 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons dill pickle relish 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1 tablespoon capers (optional) 1 tablespoon lemon juice In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, onion, capers (if using) and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Cover and let rest at least two hours in the refrigerator before serving. Approximate servings per recipe: 8 Old Style “Sweet” Tartar Sauce 1/4 cup sweet relish 1 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1/2 lemon, juiced Unrefined mineral sea salt, and pepper, to taste In a small dish, strain relish and discard juices. In a separate bowl, combine strained relish with mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice. Stir thoroughly then add salt and pepper to taste. Approximate servings per recipe: 8

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Knights claim 3rd straight sectional championship

By Eric Christiansen

They almost let it slip away but walked away as champions. The Southwood boys basketball team had a firm grip on the championship game of the IHSAA Class 1A Southern Wells Sectional Saturday night, March 6, against Lakeland Christian Academy, and overcame miscues in the final minute to hold to win the their third consecutive sectional title, 58-57. The Knights led 13-9 after one quarter then made some breathing room with a 32-23 lead at halftime. Southwood took a 4836 lead into the fourth quarter and maintained the an 11-point lead at 54-45 with 1:40 remaining in the game. LCA’s Silas Gagnon cut it to 56-47 with a basket with 1:21 left, then things got interesting. Isaiah Sutton and Cole Winer each missed front ends of one-and-ones, and the Cougars cut the lead to 56-49 with a basket from Hunter Rice with 30 seconds left. Cole Winer was fouled and hit 1-2 free throws, but LCA answered with a 3-

Southwood’s Cole Winer prepares to put up a shot while surrounded by four Lakeland Christian defenders during Southern Wells championship action on Saturday. Photos by Joseph Slacian pointer with 26 seconds left to cut the lead to 57-52. Nathan Lehner hit 12 free throws to extend the lead to 58-52 with 18 seconds remaining, but LCA’s Landon Gause nailed a 3-pointer and was fouled with 12 sec-

Southwood’s Dylan Stout (33) and Isaiah Sutton (3) put pressure on a North Miami player during semifinal play Friday night.

onds remaining to cut the lead to 58-55. Gause missed the free throw but the rebound went to teammate Seth Martin who hit a jumper to cut the Southwood lead to 5857. Southwood turned the ball over on the inbound play, giving the Cougars life in the final 3.7 seconds But LCA was called for a traveling on the inbound play with two seconds left, giving the ball back to the Knights, who held on for the win. Lehner was tops in scoring for Southwood with 16 points, along with five steals and four rebounds, followed by Cole Winer with 12 points and five rebounds, Oprisek with nine points, six rebounds, and two assists, Derrick Smith with seven points and three rebounds, Sutton with six points, Dylan Stout with four points and four rebounds, and

Will Winer with four points and four rebounds. Southwood (15-11) travels to the Frankfort Regional to take on No. 11 Lafayette Central Catholic (17-9) in the first game of the day at

10 a.m. Liberty Christian (17-9) and No. 15 Blue River Valley (15-10) face off in the second game at noon, with the winners moving on to the championship game at 7:30 p.m. First round Southwood 56, Northfield 50 In the opening round of the Southern Wells Sectional, Northfield gave Southwood a run for their money, taking an 18-12 lead after one quarter, only to see the Knights take a 31-25 halftime lead, then hold on for a 56-50 win Tuesday night, March 1. Cole Winer led Southwood with 19 points, six rebounds, and four assists, followed by Lehner with 14 points and three assists, Smith with nine points, and Oprisek with nine points, four rebounds, and three assists. For the Norse, Dillon Tomlinson led the way with 20 points, followed by Jaxton Peas with 16 points, Kaleb Krom and Eli Kroh with five points each, and Paul Treska with four points. Semifinals

Southwood 63, North Miami 48 Conference foe North Miami gave Southwood a fight for three quarters, but the Knights stamped and exclamation mark on the game, outscoring the Warriors 24-4 in the fourth quarter to run away with a 63-48 win to advance to the championship game. The Knights led 17-11 after one quarter, but North Miami took a 2925 lead into the locker room, and then extended the advantage to 4439 going into the final quarter. After that, it was all Southwood, setting up what would turn into an instant-classic championship game. Lehner led the Knights with 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists against North Miami, followed by Cole Winter with 14 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, Dylan Stout with 10 points and four assists, Oprisek with 10 points and four assists, Isaiah Sutton with eight points, and Smith with six points.

Southwood’s Derrick Smith works to dribble around Northfield’s Dillon Tomlinson during opening round play at the IHSAA Sectional No.53 at Southern Wells High School on March 1.

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Congratulations Congratulations Southwood Boys Basketball Team!

Good Luck at Regionals!

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Manchester’s Cade Jones looks to make a pass to teammate Gavin Betten in the Squires’ sectional loss to Blackhawk Christian. Photos by Eric Christiansen

Squires, Apaches fall in first round contests By Eric Christiansen Both Manchester and Wabash lost their first-round games at the Bluffton Sectional last week with the Squires falling to Blackhawk Christian on Tuesday, March 1, and the Apaches coming up short against Adams Central Wednesday, March 2. Blackhawk Christian 70, Manchester 39 After a close first quarter of the opening-round sectional game of the Class 2A Bluffton Sectional between Manchester and No. 4 Blackhawk Christian, the Braves dominated the second quarter to cruise to a 70-39 win over the Squires on their way to an eventual sectional championship later in the week. Manchester freshman Gavin Betten started the game with a bucket and Cade Jones gave the Squires a 5-3 lead over the Braves with a 3pointer with 6:25 left in the first quarter. The Braves reeled off eight consecutive points to take an 11-5 lead before Betten scored to cut it to 11-7 with 3:55 remaining in the quarter. Trailing 16-9, Manchester’s Betten hit two free throws, followed by an inside basket from Gavin Martin

Wabash’s Trevor Daughtry tries to get past the Adams Central defense in the Apaches’ sectional loss to Adams Central. on an assist from Jones to cut the Blackhawk lead to 16-13 at the end of the first period. After that, it was all Blackhawk, outscoring the Squires 23-3 in the second quarter and 19-9 in the third for a 58-25 lead. Betten led Manchester with 14 points, while Jones had 13, The Squires finish the season with a 10-13 record. Adams Central 66, Wabash 51 The Wabash Apaches couldn’t overcome the strong start from Adams Central and ended their season with a 66-51 loss to the Flying Jets in the opening round of the Bluffton Sectional Wednesday, March 2. The game was close over the first three minutes with Adams Central leading 8-7 before running off 17 of the final 22 points of the first quarter to take a 25-12 lead. The Flying Jets led 40-25 at halftime and 49-30 midway

through the third quarter before the Apaches fired back. Trevor Daughtry got things going with a jumper, followed by a free throw from Kolton Wilson. Dave Ford scored on a babyhook, and then Kaden Vogel and Izaak Wright hit back-to-back free throws to cut the lead to 49-41. Adams Central regrouped and got the lead back to double-digits at 5442, but Wabash’s Grant Ford hit a 3pointer with three seconds left in the third to cut it to 5445. After an Adams Central basket, Wilson hit a 3pointer to cut the margin to 56-48, but the Flying Jets outscored the Apaches 10-3 the rest of the way for the win. Daughtry led Wabash with 15 points and six rebounds, followed by Wright with 13 points, six assists, and five rebounds, The Apaches end the season with a 14-9 record.

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Cemetery officials set deadline to remove grave blankets

Officials at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery ask that all grave blankets please be removed by March 15. It is time for Southwood Elementary School officials time to begin “rounding up” the Class of 2035. They will once again host Kindergarten Round-up at Southwood Elementary on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, from 4-7 p.m. Incoming kindergarteners are strongly encouraged to attend this event along with one or two guardians. Children at least 5 years of age on or before August 1, 2022 are eligible to participate in kindergarten for the 2022-23 school year. Registration deadline was Monday, March 7. LAFONTAINE CHRISTIAN CHURCH is adding an additional service for Easter Sunday. 7:30 a.m. Acoustic Set (nursery only) 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (regular children’s programming) Everyone are welcome to come worship with us. VOTING INFORMATION: Update your voter registration: By mail: Update your registration using MYMOVE’s form. All you have to do is fill in your information, print it out, and mail it in! Online: If you have a valid Indiana driver’s license or ID, you can register to vote online or update your existing registration with your new address. In-person: Submit your voter registration form to your county’s voter registration office or the Indiana Election Division. Deadline: 29 days before Election Day How to vote by mail: You must request a vote-by-mail ballot by completing and submitting an ABS-Mail

application no later than 11:59 p.m. on the 12th day before Election Day. You can download and print the application on the Indiana Voter Portal website, or you can pick up an application in person at your local election office. Absentee ballot deadline: Must be received by noon on Election Day. COLLEGE CORNER BRETHREN CHURCH Will be hosting The Soaking Worship Night for Woman on Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. The SHE Ministries of College Corner Brethren Church would like to invite the public to join them for this intimate and relaxing evening of worship, prayer and encouragement from our guest speaker, Dee Anderson. Everyone is encouraged to invite some friends and join us for this special time with Jesus. Anderson lives in Warsaw with her husband, Dave, and two children, Hunter and Hannah. She loves Jesus with all of her heart, and never misses a chance to share His goodness with others, believing aways

that God is good no matter the circumstances life brings in her lifetime, she has faced much loss, including the death of her husband, Steve, and two sons, Lane and Logan, in infancy. She has worked in medical field much of her adult life, grateful to have the opportunity to minster to those she works alongside and assists. She has also served as a chaplain at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Her journey wit Jesus has been tested by fire time and again, and she has many stories to share of God’s faithfulness and His mastery at bringing beauty from the ashes. WABASH CHURCH OF CHRIST Grief Support Meeting: Mondays at 3:30 - 5:00, Church of Christ at Wabash 1904 N. Wabash Street, Wabash, IN. Questions contact: Donna 260-7822160 SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations to our winter sport seniors! Thank you for all you’ve done over the past 4 years, we hope we made it great! SCHOLARSHIPS for LaFontaine/Liberty Township Senior Students. The student must be a resident of LaFontaine/Liberty Township to apply for a LaFontaine Lions

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Scholarships. You may get an application off of the lafontainelions.com web page or from your Guidance Officer. They need to be turned into your Guidance Officer by March 25. LaFontaine Lions has offer this for many years and looking forward to doing it again this year. TOYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY has a new Young Adult section with many new titles our young adult readers will enjoy. It also will have a Leprechaun craft for March coming up. It will be available during all open hours. We will have our 50-year anniversary this year. If anyone has pictures, stories, thoughts about their time at the library, we would love to incorporate them into future projects for the upcoming open house. They can email them to troyermemoriallibrary@gmail.com or PO Box 305. We also have our Mug Sale ongoing, $13 for one, $25 for two.

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SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Teacher Tuesday Hi, my name is Angie Loschiavo I want to help kids to grow. I want to help them grasp who we are as a people and think about who we could be. My goal is for my students become empathetic, compassionate, successful citizens of the world. WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON will be starting its spring Cross Shoots in March. Participants will shoot shotguns and open sight 22s. Shoots start at 10:00 a.m.

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Shoot dates are; March 13 & 27, April 3, 10, 24 and May 1. There is refreshment available. The group is in the process of raffling off a Henry Golden Boy 44 mag, tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20, tickets will be available at the shoots. Everyone is welcome to come out and visit our facility, get a free cup of coffee even if you don’t want to shoot. Membership will be available if you are interested in joining. Follow us on Facebook; Wabash Co. Izaak Walton League. SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Dakota Wilson did a great job of representing SHS at the ISSMA State Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Contest at North Central High School in Indianapolis today! Dakota earned a Silver rating for her flute solo. Great job Dakota!

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SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL This week’s Knight of the Week is Audrey Ball, a freshman. Audrey’s favorite subject is biology with Mrs. Markstahler and

her dream college is Notre Dame. Lastly, if Audrey could have one song play all day she would want it to be “Baby” by Justin Bieber. Congrats on your week of honor Audrey! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rod Finch, Chuck Jack March 10 Garrett Miller March 12, Carrie Worthington, Spencer Krhin March 13, Jaret Denney March 14, Caiflin Boyd, Jim Weaver March 15, Jeff Traver March 16, Jane Peebles, Karen Lehman March 17 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Troy and Jenie Friedersdof March 14, Eric and Katie Stout March 17 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

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The Happy Homemakers Club met on Feb. 24 in the home of Ellen Rensberger. Also helping Ellen was Alice Eller. Lana Kuhn gave thanks before 12 members enjoyed a breakfast fit for a king. The month’s Lucky Lady was Colleen Hollenback. Nancy Shafer gave devotions and read the following by President Ronald Reagan: Treat people the way you want to be treated. Talk to people the way you want to be talked to. Respect is earned, not given. Sally Robbins called the meeting to order with the Creed and Pledge to the American Flag. Treasurer report was given. The club decided on a road trip for our May 26th meeting to Shipshewana to eat lunch and tour the home of an Amish family. It was decided to have Nancy Shafer be in charge of sending cards to members who had surgery, sick, etc. $30.00 was given to her for cards and stamps. Next meeting will be March

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Happy Homemakers Club has February meeting Ann Meyer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

24 at Paw Paw Township Library at 9am. Bring diapers and wipes to help a local charity. Members were reminded when you use your Kroger card, you can choose a charity to help and Paw Paw Township Library is one of them. Sally closed the meeting with the collect. IF YOU ARE going through grief and would like to talk with others dealing with it also, there is a group that meets on Mondays at 3:30pm in the Church of Christ of Wabash. If you have any questions, please contact Donna at 260-782-2160. PASTOR BALMER of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for March

13th will be from 1st John 1:3-10 titled “From Darkness to Light”. This will be Children Missionary Sunday (Noisy Buckets). They will collect change to help with their latest project. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9am. UPCOMING DATES: March 8 – Roann Town Board, 7pm; March 10 – Roann Heritage Group, 6:30pm; March 19 – Benefit Fish meal, Tractor Group; March 24 – Happy Homemakers, Library, 9am; April 23 – Spaghetti dinner, The Heritage Group. PLEASE CONTINUE praying for: Kaylean Zintsmaster, Coy Eads, Rhonda Van Buskirk, Ken Musselman, Rob Mace, Tim Kersey, Norma Trump, Ross Trump, Jim Huffman, Bill Palmer, Larry Meyer, Nolan Vigar and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all! CELEBRATING ANNIVER-

SARIES: March 11 – Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Krom. CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: March 9 – Mike Slee; March 10 – Kaleb Solorzane and Jim Pell; March 11 – Jerry Blackburn and Amarah Frieden; March 12 – Toni McKillip; March 13 – Kelsey Reed; March 14 – Rex Renz and Christopher Meyer; March 15 – Audie Chamberlain and Brady Layne. PASTOR ROB Mace Thoughts for the Week: In the end times, mankind will be lovers of themselves. This is the problem that we have in our culture. Everyone desires what they love and doesn’t want to play nice. We often use that language with our children, but we need to speak to ourselves in this manner. To love is to do that which is in the best interest of the other person. Love is sacrificial. Love is diverse. Love is kind. Peter replies in Acts 10:34-35, “I see very clearly that

God shows no favoritism. In every nation, he accepts those who fear him and do what is right. God loves the world but hates sin. God loves the sinner by paying the debt for wrong doing. Therefore, anyone can live within the love of God when we fear him and do what is right. But we should not show favoritism or partiality. This means that no matter their nationality, race, social status, or background, we are to accept them. God’s design is for all people to be treated equal as we would anyone else. It doesn’t matter your past or present life, God loves you and if you fear and obey him, he accepts them. The Jews struggled to accept the Gentiles and Samaritans, yet God accepted them all. Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love (1 John 4:18). It

St. Patrick’s Church plans celebration Historic St. Patrick’s Church of Lagro will have its annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Mass on Thursday, March 17, at 5:30 p.m. Wear your green! Then, join them at the 950 Speakeasy for dinner at 6:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Church was founded by Irish canal workers in the 1830s and is the second oldest Catholic church in the Diocese. Its history is rich and many founding families still live in this area. The Lagro American Legion Post 248, 800 Washington St., will have a Fish Fry on Friday, March 18, starting

at 5 p.m. until gone. The meal is $12 and includes baked beans, coleslaw, and butter bread. The Fish Fry is open to the public; everyone must be 21 in order to dine in the Legion. Carry-outs are also available. Please call the Legion, 260782-2344, for more information. The Lagro

Community Meet and Greet is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, at 6:00 p.m. at the 950 Speakeasy, 950 Washington St., Lagro. All are welcome to this informative event. The Lagro Canal Foundation is sponsoring a fundraiser, LCF Barn Bash: Jokin & Smokin BBQ & Comedy Night Fundraiser, at the Eads Barn, 4725 E 200 N, Lagro, on Thursday, May 5. Tickets may be purchased at lagrocanalfoundation.ev entbrite.com. Food will be provided by Harry’s Old Kettle Bar and Grill and Nick’s Dog Cart. Entertainment will

feature comedian Michael Palascak. Tickets are going fast, so order soon through Eventbrite. Dora Christian

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF FRANCES EVELYN PARRETT, Deceased CAUSE NO.: 85C01-2202-EU-20 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Jessica Duhamell, was, on the 23rd day of February, 2022, appointed as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Frances Evelyn Parrett, deceased, who died on the 10th day of February, 2022. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file a claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 23rd day of February, 2022. Lori J. Draper, Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court, Wabash County, Indiana Elden E. Stoops, Jr. (#1827-85) Attorney for the Estate Law Offices of Elden E. Stoops, Jr., P.C. 204 West Main Street North Manchester, IN 46962 (260)982-8511 Phone (260)982-8022 Fax ees@stoopslaw.com 3/2, 3/9/22

is clear that in our world there is a lack of love because there is much fear. God’s love diffuses fear and allows those who trust in him to trust in his promises. God is great, good, gracious, and glorious. Those attributes are for those who fear the Lord and walk with him. As a sinner, we know that we can approach God in confession and he is able and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. So, our love towards others should be the same. No one should have to be afraid of our love for them. My dear brothers and sisters, how

can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? (James 2:1). This is very serious. How can we claim to be in Christ, a new creation, and show partiality? We all come from various backgrounds, and have baggage in our past, and live in many different cultures. Yet God calls for us to love one another. I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10am1pm. Also, I am reachable by phone 765-833-2614.

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) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT )SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CASE NO.: 85C01-2201-EU-000013 IN THE MATTER OF ) THE ESTATE OF ) MAURICE R. OGDEN, ) Deceased ) NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION For Publication in Newspaper Notice is hereby given that Ron Ogden, Dennis Ogden and Cindy Minnix were on 1/31/2022, appointed Personal Representatives of the Estate of MAURICE R. OGDEN, who died December 6, 2021. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana on 1/31/2022 Lori. J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit/Superior Courts Daniel K. Leininger, Supreme Court ID: 8808-02 Beers Mallers, LLP 2174 N Pointe Drive Warsaw, Indiana 46582 Telephone: (574) 267-4300 Facsimile: (574) 267-4343

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Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 23rd day of February, 2022, Christopher & Christina Sellers (Petitioner’s name) filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance. The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 426 Anna St., Wabash, IN 46992. Legal Description: Lot Number (8) in Thompson and Taylor’s Addition to the City of Wabash, State of Indiana. The description of the action requested in the petition is: We would like to put in a 8x12 ft Amish Built Shed to store equipment for our batting cage that we set up in the summer. The shed will be able to meet all of the guidelines for distance from the property lines. The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week until the date of the hearing of the petition. A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 7th day of April, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition. James Straws CBI, CFI, CPE Building Commissioner

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Business has grand reopening: Nature’s Remedy Day Spa opened at its new location in North Manchester at 121 E. Main St. on Friday, March 4, with a grand reopening and a ribbon cutting sponsored by Grow Wabash County and Manchester Alive: Main Street Chamber Alliance. Nature’s Remedy opened on Jan. 4, 2021, at 113 N. Walnut St. in North Manchester. Owner Krystal Presl has been practicing massage therapy for 13 years. She offers Swedish massage, prenatal massage, medical massage, with other focuses such as deep tissue, back, shoulder, and fullbody exfoliation. Nature’s Remedy is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact them at 260-306-3057 or email kpnaturesremedy@gmail.com Pictured are (from left) Grow Wabash County President and CEO Keith Gillenwater, Korbin Presl, Kelsey Presl, Krystal Presl, Mikayla Arnett, and Maddox Arnett. Photo by Eric Christiansen

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The Laketon American Legion Auxiliary will hold a Baked Steak & Fish Dinner on Friday, March 11, at the Bluebird Café. The meal will include the choice of potato and salad with drink included. Carry-outs available. Call 260901-1360. LAST SUPPER RE-ENACTMENT: The Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren will host a re-enactment of Da Vinci’s painting, “The Last Supper,” on Sunday, March 20, at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend this live presentation. DRIVE THRU FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main St. Guests should drive up in front of the Zion Lutheran Church for pickup. FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Guidelines will be in place for the safety of visitors and staff. Use back

door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester. MANCHESTER MEALS-ONWHEELS provides meals prepared according to the

dietary needs, as recommended by their physician. Each weekday between 11 a.m. and noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s homes. Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message. THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 N. Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest Cont. on Page 25

8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The Lagro Community Church also invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday. The speaker for March 13 will be Dan Snyder. Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church is a group for Kindergarten through 6th grade. It meets every Wednesday that Metro Schools is in session, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Bible stories, games, praise and worship songs, and supper are included. Parents who have questions can contact the church at lagroumchurch@g mail.com. Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For

more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail. com. The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church is open the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639. The Community Foundation of Wabash County is asking parents of 7th – 11th graders of Wabash County to complete a survey by answering multiple choice questions about

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...continued from Page 21 how money for future career training helps families. Request your unique online survey link or a paper copy by email to: joanne@cfwabash.o rg; or call 260-9824824. After completing the survey, you will receive a $20 gift card. 2022 Northfield yearbooks are now on sale! Order online at yearbookforever.com, or pay with cash/check at Northfield’s front office. Prices increase later this spring, so order early to save! 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 pres-

ence 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 Ruby Bakehorn, Viola Lane, Timothy Sams, and Leroy Wimmer. Lagro Happy Birthdays: March 11 – Earl Newton; March 13 – William Swan; March 14 – Tom Burnsworth and William Sevan; March 15 – Robert Karst. Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? Do you have a special event to share? If so, just send me an email at the address listed above, or text me at 260-571-2577. I’d love to share your special event and news!

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ECHO drag racing set to begin ECHO drag racing will take place on March 12 & 19 at 2p.m. This activity will be at the Urbana Community Building located at 44 Half St. Urbana. This is an open invitation to all youth ages 7 to 16. The ECHO Drag Race events are FREE to all who attend. There will be awards after the drag races are completed on the 12. On March 19 the ECHO Drag Races will continue. All the points for the ECHO Race Season will be tabulated. Each ECHO Driver will receive a recognition participation ribbon to show their accomplishments. The ECHO Drivers who have placed overall in their A and B classes will receive a trophy. These trophies are for Class Champion, second and third place. When the drag races have been completed, ECHO Track Officials will then hold an Awards Reception. There will be snacks and soft drinks available. The Urbana Lion President will be presenting the awards to the ECHO Race Season Winners. ECHO Racing is sponsored by The Urbana Lions Club. This is ECHO’s 12th season and is designed to bring the community and the youth together, to teach the youth respect, better attitude to one another and to make new friends. Urbana Lions

Michael and Bonita Snell along with their son, Matt Snell, have worked very diligently to make ECHO Racing a tool to help the youth. ECHO Officials are in hopes that everyone can attend to support the ECHO Drivers accomplishments and look forward to seeing everyone. We are ECHO Racing. URBANA LIONS Club first meeting for this year will be held on March 14 at 6:30 p.m. Urbana Lions Club is wanting to expand its membership. If you are interested in a club that does a lot for their community and helps those less fortunate, then the Urbana Lions Club is where it’s at. The Lions are the youngest major social service organization, yet we have grown to be the world’s largest. Over the years, Lions have developed programs that help young people live up to their potential. ECHO Racing is one of those programs that stimulate youth awareness. There are several programs the Lions have started and are presently in support of. If you are interested in becoming a member, come to one of the Urbana Lions Club meetings or contact an Urbana Lion. I’m certain they would be more than happy to help you apply for membership. We Serve. UPCOMING EVENT: There is

going to be a Frozen In Time Picture Car Show April 2. This will be held at the Urbana Community Building located at 44 Half St., Urbana. Registration opens at 9 a.m. Show time will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Pictures only; please no models). There will be awards to the Top 20 Awards, dash plaques, door prizes and 50s/60s music. Entry fee is $10. Food and soft drinks available. All proceeds will go to the Urbana Streetlights Fund. Also if you could, bring in a nonperishable item for a food pantry just to help out. Come and show off your Classic Ride. Show information call 260-571-6418 or 260774-3665. THE URBANA LIONS Club will be holding a (fish fry carry-out only) on April 30 11 a.m.. to 2 p.m. cost is $10. This activity is to support the Urbana Lions Club and future activities. More information will follow as the date becomes closer. URBANA YOKE PARISH Church will have a board meeting March 9, 2022, at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Please plan on attending. Plan now to sing in the Easter Choir. Practice will begin on Monday March 21, 2022 at 6 P.M. Kitty Baer will be leading this special service. CONGRATULATIONS FROM the Urbana

Community to Tanner and Sydney Chamberlain on the birth of their second son, Asa Richie. He was born Feb. 11, 2022. Proud grandparents are Brian and Janet Chamberlain and great-grandmother Nancy Chamberlain. CONDOLENCES TO Leroy Wimmer’s family and friends from the Urbana Community. PRAYER CONCERNS: Julie Miller, John Eltzroth, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Duane Wagner, Tonya Brunett, Kim and Brian Frank, Gary and Hilda Wilcox, Nancy Christie, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, our Nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders and health providers. If anyone would like to have their name added or removed from prayer concerns, please contact me. THE BREAKFAST BUNCH met at the Fried Egg on March 2, 2022 around 7:30. They try to meet every Wednesday and have breakfast together and talk about what is happening. Those attending were Tom and Joyce Willcox, Steve Gilbert, Peggy Dilling and Pat McNabney. Come on down and join

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Bridge West State Recreation Area, Andrews. Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s basic education, including music, crafts, social interaction

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