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Revitalizing Lagro Residents hear from those seeking to give new life to community’s downtown

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The Town of Lagro has seen much change over the last five years.

Local residents gathered Tuesday, April 5, at the 950 Speakeasy Bistro to learn about the changes, as well as to hear about things to come.

Beth Gillespie, president of the Lagro Canal Foundation, and Justin Gillespie, who owns the Speakeasy and the neighboring Riparian House with business partner, Beverly Van Haaften, were the main speakers at the event.

Tenille Zartman, Grow Wabash County vice president, and Christine Flohr, Visit Wabash County executive director, also spoke at the event, which lasted just short of one hour.

Mrs. Gillespie updated the group on the Foundation’s efforts to refurbish three buildings in downtown Lagro.

She purchased the Washington Street buildings – a former bank, a former hardware store and the former Improved Order of Red Men (IORM) lodge – at a commissioners’

sale in April 2017.

“All I could see was demolition,” she said of her inspiration to purchase the structures. “I just felt confident that if the buildings weren’t rescued they were going to be demolished. Why does that bother me? Because of the loss of history, and the loss of community.

“Once the downtown is gone in a community, what’s left?”

Under sale rules, she was not able to set foot on the property for six months, allowing the former owner a chance to bring debts on the buildings up to date and retain ownership. In the meantime, Gillespie convinced 15 area residents to join the Foundation board, and planning began to take shape.

Mrs. Gillespie also contacted the former owners, who said they had no intention of blocking the sale, and gave her and the Foundation to begin working at the site.

“We went in the buildings and started removing debris,” she said.

Once finished with renovations, Foundation officials hope to “lease or possible sell our buildings to a business that share our passions for

Justin Gillespie listens as his mother, Beth Gillespie, gives an update on the work of the Lagro Canal Foundation. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Lagro, and bring small communities back to life to help support the county,” Mrs. Gillespie continued.

To date on the buildings, new roofs have been installed and masonry work on the three structures has been completed. A new drainage system was installed for the three buildings, as well as the neighboring Lagro American Legion Post.

New windows have been installed, as has sewer lines. New sidewalk has been placed in front of the buildings to Dover Street, in front of the Legion building.

“In addition to that, we took out all the flooring systems in the buildings,” Mrs. Gillespie continued. “We

filled the floors with about four foot of gravel, and then capped those with concrete. We have subfloors in the hardware store and the IORM building.”

The bank building still needs a subfloor.

“But what we’re planning is, in talking with some Realtors, that it’s time to look for someone to inhabit those buildings,” she continued.

“We don’t want to put a lot of things in those buildings and then have someone come in and say, ‘Oh, gee, we wish that would have been over there.’”

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Alyssa McKillip named ’22 State Fair queen

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com When 20-year-old Wabash native Alyssa McKillip walks the midway of the Indiana State Fair this year, it’s quite possible she may be on the lookout for young star-struck girls who see her as their own ultimate dream. After all, that happened to her when she was still in elementary school.

“I’ll tell you, one of my greatest dreams from when I was nine years old I ran into the State Fair queen in the midway and it’s such a vivid memory,” said McKillip who was crowned queen of this year’s Indiana State Fair on Sunday, April 10. “I can remember exactly the out-

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fit I was wearing and I just knew I wanted to be her, I wanted to be the Indiana State Fair queen. So, yesterday was really a full circle moment when I got the honor.”

McKillip, a 2020 graduate of Northfield High School and currently a sophomore at Butler University was named queen from a field of more than 100 contestants hailing from all over Indiana.

According to the Indiana State Fair, several counties had more than one candidate, thanks to several years of scheduling issues attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic.

McKillip was crowned Wabash County Fair queen in 2020 and would normally have competed for state fair queen last year.

“The Miss Indiana State Fair Pageant was supposed to be the January after I was crowned,” McKillip told The Paper of Wabash County. “So, I would have competed in 2021, but because of Covid, it was postponed until this January and then it was postponed again because of Covid until yesterday (April 10).

It seemed like it was never going to get here.”

The news that she won the title was still fresh in her mind on Monday, April 11.

“I’m in a little bit of disbelief,” she said. “It’s been a good last 24 hours.”

McKillip channeled former queen for both motivation and inspiration.

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Revitalizing Lagro buildings.

“Some of you may recall that between the hardware store and the IORM there was a long, dark stairway going up,” Mrs. Gillespie said. “We hauled many things down on those steps and kind of realized after we went in the basement that there were only cinderblocks that weren’t connected, just stacked, holding that stairway in. We were pretty fortunate.”

Foundation officials also have plans to place a hallway on the second floor so three apartments can be added above the buildings.

Anyone interested in relocating their business, or anyone interested in starting a new business, may contact the Foundation.

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we can do to assist them to help put their business in,” she said.

A lifelong Lagro resident, Justin Gillespie explained how he became involved in helping to refurbish the downtown.

“I’ve seen this town go through a lot of changes over my lifetime here,” he said. “We used to have a pretty busy manufacturing company here in town. That’s where a lot of people were employed.

“Once the manufacturing went out, just over the years a lot of things started going into a steady decline. We tried to keep things going as fast as we could.”

Over the years, the local café and other businesses left.

“As I got older … why don’t I get involved and try to help the situation

and try to make a difference instead of just sitting at home and watching the game.”

He became involved with the Wabash River Trail.

“I just viewed that as a good catalyst for the Lagro community,” he continued. “I saw it as a very good opportunity to bring something back to the town and help start reinventing the town.

We’ve seen a lot of other communities do that.”

With his mother’s encouragement, he purchased the Riparian House, which he and his business partner converted into an Airbnb.

“It’s actually a historical building,” he said. “It sat for years and years; I don’t think anybody in this room remembers what it was used

...continued from Page 1 for, but we have pictures of it from back when the canal actually went through here. I saw that as a great opportunity to acquire a little piece of history, fix it up and do something with it.”

He purchased the building at auction.

“I had my price in mind,” Gillespie said. “The auctioneer reached my price and then some. But my mother thought I really needed it so she bid for me. It was going once, going twice, sold.”

He and Van Haaften worked to refurbish the structure, “but at the time, we didn’t know what we were

going to do with it,” he said. “We were encouraged to make it an Airbnb, so we figured, why not? What’s the worst that could happen? If it doesn’t go as an Airbnb, we can turn it into a rental or some other type of small business.”

The pair had expectations of possibly renting it out twice a month.

“To our surprise, it’s been booked up almost every weekend since we’ve opened it, and even some during the week,” Gillespie said.

While working on the Airbnb, the building that now houses the 950 Speakeasy “was an

absolute train wreck,” he said. “I think every single one of you thought I lost my mind when we took on this project.”

They acquired the property because, “we felt if we were going to open an Airbnb

over here, this property was so bad we didn’t think we would rent it just once with what was next door to us.”

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McKillip Having been inspired by the state fair queen she saw as a young girl, she prepared for the recent pageant by studying the queen she will now replace.

“It was really cool because I was at the state fair that summer after I was crowned and I got to see the state fair queen, who was Claudia Duncan,” McKillip said. “I just got to see what she did throughout the day and what she was up to.

There were just a bunch of things I got to watch her do.”

The competition consists of prepared speeches, modeling and interviews. The field of more than 100 contestants was initially thinned to 16 women, then a top 10.

“It’s a long day of competition, but it’s so much fun,” she said.

For McKillip, inspiration has

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come not only from former queens, but also her peers.

“One of the greatest things too, was the girls were all so sweet and so uplifting,” she said.

“We actually had a prayer circle before we went out. The girls would constantly compliment each other and help each other out in the dressing rooms.

I made a lot of great friends that I’ll probably stay in touch with. That was just the cherry on top, honestly, to meet all those amazing girls.”

McKillip is the daughter of Troy and Toni McKillip, Wabash.

The Indiana State Fair is scheduled for July 29-Aug 21, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

McKillip’s court includes: • 1st Runner-up – Sydney Dunkin, Miss Vigo County 2020 • 2nd Runner-up – Kalyn Melham, Miss Delaware

County 2021 • 3rd Runner-up – Grace Brenneman, Miss Elkhart County 2021 • 4th Runner-up – Emma Yarber, Miss Posey County 2021 Other finalists, in no particular order: • Jordyn Wickard, Miss Hancock County 2020 • Julia Prickett, Miss Shelby County 2021 • Kelsey Kendall, Miss Marion County 2020 • Keyton Romero, Miss Howard County 2021 • Jenna Zeider, Miss Pulaski County 2021

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Revitalizing Lagro ment and bar.

“It’s definitely exceeding my expectations on the draw,” he said, noting people from Fort Wayne and the surround area often frequent the establishment.

“There’s nights I walk in here and I don’t know a single face,” he said.

“That’s kind of a good thing. Then there are nights I walk in here and I know every single face. That’s just kind of a neat thing to see.”

Gillespie said he also purchased a third site in town, and has refurbished the expteri-

or.

“I don’t have any immediate plans right now,” he said.

“I’m kind of leaving it open. I offered it up for people who want to lease it for a small business space. If nothing else it might be another one I turn into another Airbnb. I really haven’t made up my mind on that.”

There are several

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other things going on in the downtown Lagro area.

A new ice cream shop, the Canal Creamery, is expected to open later this year. In addition, the Firehouse Coffee and Tea is currently in development at the old Lagro fire station.

A new industry, R&D Metal Fabrication, has opened in the com-

munity, and at least one other structure, the Hopewell House, is being refurbished to house guests and has an opening targeted for .

Another couple, Joe and Libby Cook, are planning to launch a farmer’s market on the second Saturday of each month. It is expected to begin in May or June.

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LaFontaine alumni to gather May 7

LaFontaine School alumni and any students who attended are welcome on Saturday May 7. Starts with social hour at 4:30 p.m. followed by a meal at 5:30 p.m. in the LaFontaine Community Building. We will be recognizing the Classes of 1940, 1941, 1942, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1960, 1961, 1962, King Gyros is no longer catering. New Caterer is the Country Café & Bakery (Marion) – Menu includes: roast beef & gravy, chicken & onion gravy, mashed & au gratin potatoes, green beans, sweet carrots, tossed salad, rolls, desserts, coffee, lemonade, and water, Cost - $20 per person – payable at the door. Letters are being sent out instead of a postcard to the graduates about this banquet and on History Day in LaFontaine. We have not met for the last two years.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again. The LaFontaine History Club has worked hard on putting together a book of the History of LaFontaine. They will have the book available for sale on this night.

Watch column for more information to follower.

COME HAVE BREAKFAST with the LaFontaine Lions on Saturday April 16 from 7:30 a.m. – 10:00. Then and go to the LaFontaine Christian Church for the Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m.

Breakfast is Free Will Donation and the Easter Egg Hunt is FREE. You may just have breakfast or just go to the Easter Egg Hunt. Breakfast menu: Sausage Gravy, Biscuit, Scramble Eggs, Sausage, Pancakes, Juice, Milk, and

Coffee. Proceeds from this breakfast will go towards Lions Scholarships.

The Troyer Library will host a Bad Art Bash on Saturday, April 16, at 1 PM. We will have a table of craft supplies for everyone to make the worst art they can. It is open for all ages and for both artists and non-artists. The cost is $5/person and there is a signup sheet at the Library.

Also, the monthly craft for the month of April is a Clothespin Easter Egg. Finally, Karen Welsh is hosting a Budding Artist program where she does one on one art lessons to ages 10 & up for $2.50/30 min.

LAFONTAINE CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR met for a “Spring Fling” Friends

night.

Guests were welcomed from several Districts in the State. Special guest was Carol Davis, Grand Esther, from Hymera Chapter.

Our District Deputy, Leila Ferguson, was reported ill and unable to attend.

Seven Grand Chapter Committee Members, two Grand Representatives, five Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons, and eight Past Matrons and Patrons were in attendance.

Everyone enjoyed a trivia game with winners Robert Musgrave from Wabash Chapter, Cynthia Biggs from Royal Center Chapter and Terry Hiple from LaFontaine Chapter. Easter Baskets were given to Carol Sloan, Pimento Chapter, Katherine Lair, Swayzee Chapter and Tom and Rebecca Coath, Center Chapter.

Refreshments and social time was enjoyed by 31 members and guests.

Our Chapter is saddened by the passing of Mary Louise Mitchell and

Loretta Enyeart.

Happy news is the appointment of Kaye Sorrell to Grand Representative of Connecticut in Indiana and Darlene Turner as Grand Page for the upcoming Grand Chapter Session.

The next meeting is May 2nd and we will be collecting items to donate to the Animal Shelters in Grant and Wabash Counties.

LAFONTAINE HISTORY DAY is May 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The LaFontaine/Libert y History Club is sponsoring several events. For the Graduates and former students of LaFontaine High School and the Residents of LaFontaine.

Those of you wishing to display some of your historical items at the Parker Store are welcome to set up those items from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. with dismantling to be complete by 2:30 p.m. Our history book “LaFontaine & Liberty Township Now and Then Vol. II will also be sold here and at the Alumni before and after the

Banquet at the Community Building for $ 25 each.

Maxine Taylor’s Senior Center, 4 Branson St, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your respite with coffee, pastry and water available. Free will donations will be accepted.

LaFontaine United Methodist Church will be offering box lunches for $5 and will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Box lunch includes: sandwich, slaw, chips, cookie and a drink, with a choice of ham or turkey, Colby Jack or smoked Swiss, white or wheat bread. Call or text 765-669-0473 to reserve your box lunch.

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Library will be open for your viewing. LaFontaine Town Hall will be open for you to view the recently added pictorial and historical description display of LaFontaine.

The Old Drug Store, which is now the Grant Creek Mercantile, offers quilting fabrics, primitives and many other items.

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

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

Items not accepted

include tires, paint, chemicals, electronics and appliances with freon.

These items can be taken to Wabash County Recycling.

LAFONTAINE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Easter Eggstravagaza.

Come decorate an Easter Bag and collet all the eggs you can!! You might even find the Golden Eggs!!

Come and celebrate the Risen Savior!

This is a great way for LCC to GO WITH the community!! Be sure to invite a friend!

Saturday 16 10:30 a.m JOSIAH WHITE’S is hosting the annual Teeing Up For Teens Golf Outing on June 13, 2022.

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Roann’s annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 16, at 10 a.m. at the former school grounds area. Children ages 2 years through fifth grade are welcome. This event is sponsored by the Roann Lions Club.

PLEASANT HILL United Methodist Church (242 West Pleasant Hill Road, Akron) is having a Good Friday Service on April 15 at 7pm.

Everyone is invited.

WABASH COUNTY 4-H Dog Club is holding a fundraiser on April 16 of Nelson PortA-Pit from 11am2pm at Brandt’s.

You can purchase tickets from any club member for $9 a ticket and Pittatoes will be available the day of the event for $4.

Members will be

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Roann’s Easter Egg Hunt planned April 16 Ann Meyer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

selling advance tickets through the 12th of April. All pre-sold chicken must be picked up no later than 1pm.

The public can go through also without purchasing in advance.

PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of The Roann United Methodist Church sermon for April 17 will be from Matthew 28:1-10 titled “He is Risen!”. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9am.

ROANN UNITED Methodist Women Chicken

and Noodle Dinner has been scheduled for April 22 from 47pm. Carry-out only. The cost is $10 per person. Dinner includes chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, and dessert.

ROANN COMMUNITY Heritage/Main

Street is having a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on April 23 from 4:30-7pm at the Roann Community Building. Dine-in and carry-out will be available. It will be a freewill donation. Proceeds will go to the Lamp Post Project. RCH is planning to begin

placing lamps this summer.

The group is still raising money for the project. All donations are appreciated. If you would like to con-

tribute, you may send your donations to Barb Burdge, P.O. Box 36, Roann, IN 46974.

Checks should be made out to Roann’s

Community Heritage.

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PRESS RELEASE WABASH COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. Wabash County has been chosen to receive $7,225.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Phase 39 Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.

A Local Board made up of local representatives, including Dale Bliss, Sebrena Cline, Rhonda Duhamell, Ramona Holbrook, Steve Johnson, Olivia V. Lusher, Julie McCann, Angela Quinn, Ann Unger, Keith Walters, and Di Wion, will determine how the funds awarded to Wabash County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area.

The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary nonprofits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Wabash County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with Living Well in Wabash County COA, Inc.; Helping Hands of Wabash County, Inc.; F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here); Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Wabash County; Manchester Fellowship of Churches; Family Service Society, Inc.; Fellowship Food Pantry; Wabash Area Ministerial Association; Light House Mission, Wabash Street Level Ministries, Inc.: DBA The ACCESS, and others participating.

These agencies were responsible for providing meals and nights of lodging for numerous county residents in need.

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Steve Johnson, Local Board Chair, Wabash County United Fund, P.O. Box 2, (73 Canal Street, Wabash, IN 46992), <steve.johnson@wcunitedfund.org>, or 260-563-6726 for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is Thursday, April 21, 2022.

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Roann news meeting on May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Roann Town Hall.

ROANN SCHOOL Alumni Banquet has been scheduled for 2022.

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

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

event will be a traditional format, individuals for $125 or $500 for a team of four. The financial proceeds will go to support the renovation of an outdoor basketball court used by residential students.

Date: June 13, 2022 Where: Etna Acres Golf Course Time: 7:30 a.m. Breakfast Tee Off Time: 8:30 a.m.

To register, visit josiahwhites.org/... /annual-teeing-upfor-teens.../ We look forward to seeing you on the golf course!

JOSIAH WHITE’S would like to welcome these three new employees who will be joining the Compass Rose

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

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

UPCOMING DATES: April 12 – Roann Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 7pm; April 14 – Roann Heritage

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Group Meeting, Town Hall, 6:30pm; April 16 – Annual Easter Egg Hunt, School grounds, 10am and Wabash County 4-H Dog Club, Nelson’s PortA-Pit chicken, Brandt’s, 11am2pm; April 22 – Roann UMW Chicken and Noodle Dinner, Carry-out only, 47pm; April 23 – Spaghetti Dinner, The Heritage Group; May 12 – RCH Public

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Academy team: Grace Zander, Amanda Rasbaugh, and Kayla Thompson.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ollie Olson, Tom Willcox April 15, Janice Dawes, Laure (Wente) Snyder, Martha Philback April 16, Ket Baldwin, Phil Lloyd April 17 Margaret Piety April 18, Deb Garrison April 19, Pastor Renee April

21 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith April 17, Jerry and Lisa Enyeart April 19, Mark and Rita Herendeen April.

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PRESS RELEASE WABASH COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. Wabash County has been chosen to receive $22,730.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Phase ARPA-R Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.

A Local Board made up of local representatives, including Dale Bliss, Sebrena Cline, Rhonda Duhamell, Ramona Holbrook, Steve Johnson, Olivia V. Lusher, Julie McCann, Angela Quinn, Ann Unger, Keith Walters, and Di Wion, will determine how the funds awarded to Wabash County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary nonprofits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Wabash County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with Living Well in Wabash County COA, Inc.; Helping Hands of Wabash County, Inc.; F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here); Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Wabash County; Manchester Fellowship of Churches; Family Service Society, Inc.; Fellowship Food Pantry; Wabash Area Ministerial Association; Light House Mission, Wabash Street Level Ministries, Inc.: DBA The ACCESS, and others participating. These agencies were responsible for providing meals and nights of lodging for numerous county residents in need.

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Steve Johnson, Local Board Chair, Wabash County United Fund, P.O. Box 2, (73 Canal Street, Wabash, IN 46992), <steve.johnson@wcunitedfund.org>, or 260-563-6726 for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is April 21st, 2022.

Meeting, Town Hall, 6:30pm; May 13 – Roann School Alumni Banquet; May 21 – Festival fundraiser, Richvalley Tenderloin Meal.

PLEASE CONTINUE praying for Kaylean Zintsmaster, Coy Eads, Rhonda Van Buskirk, Ken Musselman, Rob

Mace, Jackie Mace, Norma Trump, Jim Huffman, Larry Meyer, Nolan Vigar, and our country.

Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all!

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: April 18 – Mr. & Mrs. Chip Van Buskirk.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS:

April 13 – Daryn Cordes; April 14 – Mia Fairchild and Tony Krom; April 16 – Jo Ellen Nelson and Cory Hawkins; April 17 – Alia Miller and Ashley Cordes; April 18 – Larry Donaldson, Ellen Rensberger and

Lakin Wood; April 19 – Stephanie Summers.

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Patricia Fisher, 82

Vicki Sue Sutton, 74

Was a homemaker

Worked at Cottage Creations

Jan. 30, 1941 – April 6, 2022

July 24, 1947 – April 6, 2022

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Elizabeth Ann Harrell, 89 Retired from Manchester Magnetics Jan. 12, 1933 – April 5, 2022

Patricia M. Fisher, 82, of Wabash, passed away at 9:39 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Millers Merry Manor East in Wabash.

She was born to Russell and Mary Allison on Jan. 30, 1941, in Attica.

Patricia was a homemaker. She married Benjamin E. Fisher on May 10, 1960. He passed away on March 1st, 2007.

Patricia is survived by two daughters, Teresa (Dale) Amburgey of Wabash, and Sonya (Dan) Sulter of Lafayette; one brother, Russell Allison of Lafayette; seven grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

She is proceeded in death by her husband, one son, and one daughter.

Graveside services were Tuesday morning, April 12, 2022, at Tippecanoe Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1718 W 350 N, West Lafayette.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with Patricia Fisher’s final arrangements.

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

David C. Olson, 59 U.S. Army veteran June 16, 1962 – April 6, 2022

David C. Olson, 59, of Wabash, passed away at 7:36 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home.

He was born to Larry Olson and Naomi Brewer on June 16, 1962, in Georgia.

David served in the United States Army.

He married Teresa Brown in 2006. She survives.

David is survived by his wife, Teresa of Wabash; his mother, Naomi Brewer of Sibley, Iowa; one brother, Tony Olson of Tennessee; two sisters Debbie Brewer and Dawn Brewer of Iowa, and a niece, Felisha Mary White of Iowa.

Graveside services were Monday, April 11, 2022, at Murphy Cemetery 3416-3442 State Road 124 Wabash, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with David Olson’s final arrangements.

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

Vicki Sue Sutton, 74, North Manchester, went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2022. A faithful servant of Jesus Christ, Vicki finished the race strong, with love and faith.

Born in Bluffton on July 24, 1947, Vicki was the daughter of George and Mary Louise (Bunch) Graves.

In 1965 Vicki graduated from Bluffton High School, and five years later on Jan. 24, 1970, she married Stephen Sutton at the Methodist Church in Ossian. After they were married, Vicki earned her PhD in motherhood raising four children. She did so with grace, love, and faith, forming special relationships with each of her family members while always supporting and nurturing them. Known for her cooking, Vicki delighted in preparing made from scratch foods like homemade noodles and butterscotch pies.

Throughout her life Vicki sought to be the hands and feet of Jesus, always sharing love and helping where she could. She was a member of Silver Creek Church of God in Silver Lake for over forty-four years and belonged to the WCSC group. She also helped with countless funeral dinners over the years.

In the late 1980s and 1990s Vicki worked as a decorator and designer at Cottage Creations in North Manchester. She later worked at J.C. Penney in Warsaw, where she became the catalog manager. In the early 2000s she began working as a visual merchandiser at Hallmark and retired in 2009. After retiring, Steve and Vicki wintered in Sebring, Florida, where they enjoyed the warm weather.

The loving memory of Vicki Sue Sutton will be forever cherished by her husband, Stephen “Steve” Sutton, North Manchester; daughters, Lori (Craig Nelson) Green, Canal Winchester, Ohio, Kris Green, Indianapolis, and Wendy (Lynn) Blocher, North Manchester; son, Jarrod (Ashley) Sutton, Norwalk, Iowa; brother, Jesse Absher, Sebastian, Fla.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Vicki is preceded in death by her parents.

Family and friends may call Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. at Silver Creek Church of God, 15252 East 100 South, Silver Lake, Indiana. A celebration of Vicki’s life will begin at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor David Sullivan officiating.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Vicki Sue Sutton, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or Silver Creek Church of God, 15252 East 100 South, Silver Lake, Indiana 46982.

The family of Vicki Sue Sutton has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Elizabeth Ann Harrell, 89, of Wabash, died at 3:33 a.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at her home.

She was born on Jan. 12, 1933, in Wabash, to Ruth (Hoffman) Smith.

Elizabeth was a 1951 graduate of Wabash High School. She worked and retired from Wabash Magnetics after 32 years. Elizabeth was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. She loved going boating, water skiing, camping, mowing her yard, traveling and spending time with her family.

She is survived by five children, Marcia Goff of Roanoke, Indiana, Brian (Debbie) Harrell, David (Mary Beth) Harrell, and Tracey (Stan) Stapleton, all of Wabash, and Terry (Tasha) Harrell of North Manchester; 10 grandchildren, Ryan (Nichole) Goff of Roanoke, Kelli (Thomas) Mechelke of Alpharetta, Ga., Megan Harrell and Melissa Harrell, both of Wabash, Jonathan (Aimee) Harrell of Selma, Jacob (Katie) Harrell of Greenwood, Mary Jo (David) Driscoll of Warsaw, Kiowa (Kassie) Harrell and MaKayla Harrell, both of North Manchester, and Courtney Stapleton of Denver, Colo.; 13 great-grandchildren, and her longtime best-friend, Linda DeWitt.

She was preceded in death by her mother, and Lowell Harrell, the father of her children.

Funeral services were Monday, April 11, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Stokes officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Visitation was 2 - 5 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.

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

Catrina Payne, 52 Worked at Pathfinders Jan. 22, 1970 – April 5, 2022 Catrina Marie Payne, 52, of Wabash, died at 2:17 am, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born on Jan. 22, 1970, in Wabash, Indiana, to Roy Little and Brenda Copeland.

Catrina worked as a caretaker at Pathfinders in Wabash for several years. She was the kind of person who enjoyed getting her hands dirty, fix anything she could, and especially loved helping others.

She is survived by her daughter, Zoe Payne of Lafayette, and brother, Bryan Hietz of Los Angeles, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and daughter, Jessica Johnson.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service - Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Rd., Roann, with Pama Poe officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

Preferred memorial is to the family for a headstone.

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

Pastor Danny Honeycutt Jan. 12, 1952 – April 5, 2022 Pastor Danny J. Honeycutt, 70, Akron, died Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Services 12:30 p.m., April 14, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Visitation 11 a.m.

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Harold L. Marks Jr., 91

Linda Mohler, 59

David Jivery, 73

U.S. Army veteran

Enjoyed traveling

Retired from Ford Meter Box

Aug. 4, 1930 – April 7, 2022

Aug. 20, 1962 – April 6, 2022

Nov. 18, 1948 – April 6, 2022

Harold L. Marks Jr., 91, North Manchester, died on April 7, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

The son of Harold L. and Louise E. (Hoham) Marks, Harold was born on Aug. 4, 1930, in Plymouth.

Harold attended school at Thomas Marshall Elementary School, Central Junior High School and graduated from Central High School in 1948.

On Aug. 19, 1951, Harold married Elizabeth M. Allen.

The two were married 67 years before Elizabeth’s passing on March 19, 2018.

Harold graduated from Purdue University School of Pharmacy in 1953.

From 1953 to 1955, he served in the United States Army Medical Corp in the 25th infantry division, in Korea. Before the end of his service, he had reached the rank of first lieutenant.

Upon returning to North Manchester in 1955, Harold joined his father as a pharmacist in the family business at Marks Drug Store. The drug store was founded in 1925 by his grandfather J.B. Marks.

Harold and Elizabeth had five children; James, David, Lizabeth, Lydia and Nancy.

Harold retired from full-time work in 1995 and sold Marks Drug Store to Hook’s Pharmacy. He work part-time for Hook’s, Revco and CVS until 1998.

Harold was an active member of many social clubs that spent their time giving back to the community. He was a member of Kappa Psi Pharmacy fraternity, Purdue ROTC, Deming Lodge 88 F&AM, Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine, American Legion Post 286, Purdue Alumni Association.

Surviving are his sons, James Allen (Diane) Marks, Goshen, and David Bradley (Tina) Marks, Wabash; daughters, Lizabeth Lee (Dennis) MarksShepard, Brookston, and Lydia Jane (Jack Welch) Ball, Selma; grandchildren, Elizabeth Ashley (Todd) Goodner, Stephanie Allyn (Riley) Stone, Joel Wesley (Marlene) Marks, Scott Allen (Laurie) Marks, Andrew David Marks, Patrick Austin (Victoria Son) Thompson, Bethany Jeanne Thompson, and Rachel Elizabeth (Bryan) Mose; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Lynn Goodner, Colin Gregory Goodner, Reid Alexander Marks, Owen Joel Marks, Liam Isaac Marks, Emily Rose Marks, Nola Fairhurst Thompson, Amelie Ping Son Thompson, and Cole Bryan Mose.

Harold is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Jean Ann Bail, and one daughter, Nancy Ann Marks.

Visitation is noon to 2 p.m. April 14 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Services are at 2 p.m. Burial is at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

For those who wish to honor his memory, memorials may be made to Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, P.O. Box 5, Huntertown, IN 46748.

Linda Arlene Mohler, age 59, was born August 20, 1962 to Larry and Doris (Comstock) Long in Warsaw. She peacefully passed away April 6, 2022 at home in Eaton, Ohio.

Linda was baptized on Oct. 20, 1983, into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church and remained faithful until death.

Linda had a passion for teaching, a strong spirit, and a tender heart. She taught in four states, across multiple generations. She loved to drive, especially to the Kansas wetlands.

She married Keith Leon Mohler on Nov. 15, 1986. To this union was born six children. She was widowed suddenly on September 26, 2009 and spent the last 12 years of her life traveling, teaching, and spending time with her children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a brother Michael, and mother-in-law Margaret Mohler.

Surviving are her children, Clara and husband Riley, Alexander, Nathan and wife Allison, Ivan, Hannah, and Emma and husband George; her parents; her father-in-law, Harold Mohler; brothers and sisters, Cheryl and husband Delbert, Kevin and wife Lisa, Rachel and husband John, Sarah, and Jonathan and wife Liz; and sisters-in-law, Janice and her husband Ohmer, Karen and husband Larry, and Ronda and husband Galen.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2022 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm at the Upper Twin Old German Baptist Brethren Church, 3614 Halderman Road, West Alexandria, Ohio. A graveside service will follow the next day, April 11, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Middle Fork Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, 7500 N County Rd 600 W, Rossville.

Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, Ohio, and Genda Funeral Home, Rossville, are both assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.

David Wayne Jivery, 73, of Somerset, passed away at 12:41 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home.

He was born to Albert Lyle and Ann (Huff) Jivery on Nov. 18, 1948, in Grand Rapids, Mich.

David was a 1967 graduate of Southwood High School. He retired from Ford Meter Box in Wabash as a pattern maker. He married Kathy Taylor on March 2, 1974. She survives. He enjoyed fishing on Lake Erie. He was a member of the Converse United Methodist Church.

Also, a member of Kairos, Forman Emmaus.

David is survived by his wife, Kathy; two sons, Scott A. (Stacey) Jivery of Kokomo, and Michael P. (Rose) Jivery of Raymond, N.H.; two brothers, Richard Lyle Jivery of Alhambra, Calif., and Terry Allen (Phyllis) Jivery of LaFontaine; and eight grandchildren.

He is proceeded in death by his parents.

David’s wishes were to have private family services at Lake Erie.

Preferred memorials can be directed to the Wabash County Animal Shelter in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with David Jivery’s final arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Jimmy R. Sluss Jr., 50 Was an organ donor Sept. 9, 1971 – April 6, 2022 Jimmy R. Sluss, Jr., 50, of Wabash, died at 7:50 pm, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

He was born on Sept. 9, 1971, in Wabash, to Jimmy Ray, Sr. and Barbara Louise (Place) Sluss Ellis.

Jimmy was a 1990 graduate of Wabash High School. He worked at Orion Industries in Peru, Indiana. Jimmy was an organ donor. He enjoyed collecting Star Wars and Coca-Cola memorabilia. Jimmy was an avid sports fan who loved to cheer on his teams; Las Vegas Raiders, New York Yankees, and Colorado Avalanche. He also was a WWE fan. Jimmy was a special friend to a lot of people and usually referred

to as “Uncle Jim.” He is survived by brother, Clint (Julie) Sluss; fiancé, Shelly Leach-Miller, niece, Olivia (Josh) Poor, nephew, Alex Sluss, and great-niece, Emma Poor, all of Wabash.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash.

Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Nakota Kelly Remembrance Fund c/o Community Foundation of Wabash County.

The family asks if you are not an organ donor, consider being one.

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

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Vickie Taylor Enjoyed doing cross stitch July 13, 1950 – April 7, 2022

Vickie Louise Taylor, of North Manchester, passed away in her home on April 7, 2022.

She was born on July 13, 1950, a daughter of John W. Ballard and Mary L. (Krumanaker) Ballard.

She began school in Churubusco then moved to South Whitley where she graduated in 1969. She spent most of her years in the food industry and factory production.

She enjoyed doing cross stitch which she would give away to friends and family. She cherished the time spent with her husband, children, and grandchildren and her special dog, Lady.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Roger W. Taylor; one daughter, Christina Taylor, North Manchester; two sons, Mathew (Courtney Nice) Taylor and Adam (Laci) Taylor both of Wabash; seven grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Dale Ballard, and two sisters, Mary Ann Sammons, Kay McKinney; one niece and one nephew.

Family and friends may call Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from noon. to 2:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana. A graveside service will follow visitation, at 2 p.m. April 13, 2022 at Fairview Cemetery, 1000 North & 300 East, Servia.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave., Wabash, IN 46992.

The family of Vickie Taylor has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Norma Trump, 87 Was piano & voice teacher Aug. 17, 1934 – April 9, 2022 Norma Marie Trump, 87, of rural North Manchester, died at 2:55 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

She was born on Aug. 17, 1934, in Tippecanoe, to Herman and Marie Olive (Dawalt) Fanning.

Norma was a 1952 graduate of Argos High School in Argos, Indiana and attended Marion College. She married Ross E. Trump, at the Walnut Church of the Brethren in Argos, on Aug. 30, 1953. He died March 21, 2022. She was a longtime piano and voice teacher and was dedicated to evangelical music.

She is survived by three sons, Duane (Cathy) Trump of Wabash, Gary (Stephanie) Trump of Lexington, Mich., and Bruce (Lisa) Trump of Wabash; daughter-in-law, Kathy Trump of Wabash, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; brother, David (Sandy) Fanning of Plainfield, and sister, Loretta (Rick) Huff of Tucson, Ariz.

She was also preceded in death by parents, son, Stephen David Trump, and her sister, Nancy Bachus.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 15, 2022, at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, 2147 N. State Road 15, Wabash, with Bill Bussard officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2-7 p.m.

Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash.

Preferred memorials are Wabash Musicale or Bachelor Creek Church of Christ.

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

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Police and fire reports North Manchester Public Safety Reports Arrest April 4 4:12 p.m. — Richard A. Howard, Jr., 43, Pierceton, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Accidents April 2 4:57 p.m. — A parked vehicle owned by Blake L. Gross, 25, Churubusco, was struck by an unknown vehicle.

Police reported the driver of the unknown vehicle fled the scene at the 400 block of West Main Street.

April 5 10:17 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Michael J. Ortiz, 16, Servia, struck a utility pole in the 900 block of East 2nd Street extended.

Citations March 31 9:46 p.m. — Antonae J. Cofield, 19, Hammond, was cited for a learner’s permit violation.

April 1 1:03 p.m. — Trevor L. Murphy, 25, Grand Island, Fla., was cited for expired vehicle registration and driving while suspended.

April 5 7:07 p.m. — Olivia A. Bangert, 21, Lafayette, was cited for speeding.

Incident March 31 4:26 p.m. — A theft report was taken in the 1200 block of SR 114 W.

Fire Runs Units from North Manchester, Chester Township and Pleasant Township fire departments responded: April 3 3:52 p.m. — to an alarm in the 600 block of East College Avenue.

April 6 5:18 a.m. — to an alarm in the 400 block of West 9th Street.

April 7 9:31 p.m. — to an alarm in the 600 block of East College Avenue.

Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents April 1 7:43 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Katelyn L. Roth, 29, Peru, struck a guardrail near the intersection of State Road 13 and County Road 950 N, Wabash. Damage up to $10,000.

9:23 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Hilary E. Evans, 38, Roann, struck a deer on Roann Richvalley Road, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000.

11:53 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Raymond G. Morris, 39, North Manchester, struck a deer on SR 114, North Manchester.

Damage up to $5,000.

April 3 2 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Jason A. Leisure, 27, Anderson, crashed on CR 600 S, south of CR 775 W, Wabash. Damage up to $25,000.

April 4

6:11 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Larry G. Boggs, 75, Wabash, struck a deer on SR 13, south of Old Slocum Trail, LaFontaine.

Damage up to $5,000.

April 5 5:10 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Larry M. Griffin, 53, Warsaw, struck a deer on SR 13, north of Old Slocum Trail, LaFontaine.

Damage up to $5,000.

6:05 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Darren G. Moss, 47, Marion, struck a deer on SR 15, south of CR 100 W, Wabash. Damage up to $10,000.

April 6 8 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Brett T. Sears, 51, Peru, left the roadway and crashed on Old US 24, west of CR 700 W, Wabash.

Damage up to $10,000.

4:35 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Amber L. Williams, 29, Peru, struck a deer on Old US 24, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500.

Arrests April 1 — Erin B. Frantz, 39, Wabash was arrested neglect of a dependent and violation of compulsory school attendance.

April 2 — Tracey L. Vannatter, 51, Wabash was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

April 4 — Larry A. Stone, 53, Marion was arrested for theft.

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April 4 — Sara A. Clark, 31, Lagro, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

April 4 — Shane C. Blanton, 49, Peru was arrested for possession of a narcotic.

April 5 — Veronica K. Gidley, 53, Wabash was arrested for possession of a narcotic, possession of a legend drug and unlawful possession of a syringe.

April 6 — Kerry James King, 38, North Manchester, was arrested for battery.

April 6 — Melissa N. Craft, 40, Wabash was arrested for domestic battery.

Wabash Police Department Accidents April 5 10:58 a.m. — A parked vehicle registered to Susan A. Powell of Wabash was struck by a red SUV on Miami Street, north of Hill Street, Wabash. The driver of the SUV fled the scene, according to police. Damage up to $5,000.

April 6 7:25 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Paul J. Bruner, 61, Sandusky, Ohio, struck an overhead sign at a fast food drive-through lane at 1300 N. Cass Street, Wabash.

Damage up to $2,500.

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Police & fire reports Elizabeth A. Summerland, 69, Wabash, and Tom W. Ganz, 54, North Manchester, collided in the intersection of High and Middle streets, Wabash.

Damage up to $5,000.

12:09 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Cassandra P. Dutton, 32, Peru, struck a parked vehicle on Mill Street, west of Market Street, Wabash. Damage up to $25,000.

8:17 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Jessi L. Hall, 39, Wabash, struck a parked vehicle on Erie Street, west of Ontario Street, Wabash. Damage up to $10,000.

April 7 6:39 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Dylan M. Klug, 22, Wabash, left the roadway and struck a fire hydrant, a culvert and several trees. Klug was arrested for operating while intoxicated and for leaving the scene of an accident. Damage up to $10,000.

Arrests April 5 — Colby J. Kluczewski, 24, Wabash, was arrested for criminal trespass.

April 5 — David Wise, 53, Logansport, was arrested for theft.

April 7 — Bobby Dean Wise, 46, Wabash, was arrested for driving while suspended.

April 7 — Dylan M. Klug, 22, Wabash, was arrested for operating while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident.

April 8 — James E. Lawson, 63, Wabash, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, possession of heroin and possession of a syringe.

Land Transfers The following land transfers were reported by the Wabash County Recorder’s Office from March 28 to April 1, 2022: Estill L. Webb and Margaret S. Webb, warranty deed to Grant Miller.

Grant Miller, warranty deed to Mary Joan Joyce.

Marjorie L. Jones, Harold R. Jones and Marjorie L. Jones Living Trust and Harold R. Jones, trust deed to Marjorie L. Jones and the Harold R. Jones and Marjorie L. Jones Living Trust.

Tracy L. Cromer and Steven E. Cromer, warranty deed to Cheryl K. Working.

Elmer J. Graber, Jr. and Delila Mae Graber, warranty deed to State of Indiana.

Randle J. Kopkey and Christine A. Kopkey, warranty deed to Linda M. McCormick and Gerald L. McCormick.

Brandy L. Guy, quit claim deed to Brandy Lee Nelson.

Phillip E. Schlemmer, Philip E. Schlemmer and Maynard Shellhammer, warranty deed to David W. Foreman.

Ryan Donaldson, quit claim deed to Ryan Donaldson and

Haley Donaldson.

High View Farms, warranty deed to Rodney L. Brunk and Jolene R. Brunk.

Brent McKillip and Keishia R. McKillip, warranty deed to Jonathan Richardson.

Carl V. Willmert, warranty deed to Madison Damron.

Ralph G. Pulley and Josephine Pulley, warranty deed to Jerry E. Sweeten and Melinda K. Sweeten.

Arren W. Reust, quit claim deed to Arren W. Reust and Molly K. Reust.

Jason Robinson, warranty deed to Robert Horine.

Jared Turner and Randy J. Turner, personal deed to Ervin B. Turner, Jr. and Diana L. Turner.

Marcella J. Manns, warranty deed to NPH Indy Properties, LLC. Chad Vigar, quit claim deed to Ryan Adkins.

Tyler A. Johnson, quit claim deed to Tyler A. Johnson and Evelyn C. Johnson.

Teresa A. Ray and Teresa A. Tyler, quit claim deed to Teresa A. Ray. Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, Inc. and Indiana Landmarks, warranty deed to Wabash Recovery Services, Inc. and Waypoint Wabash.

Karen M. Donaldson, quit claim deed to Kenneth L. Donaldson and Mary Ruth Donaldson.

Kenneth L. Donaldson and Mary Ruth Donaldson, warranty deed to Lawrence R. Allison, Carolyn S. Allison and Allison Revocable Trust.

Bryan Christopher Edward Miller, warranty deed to William L. Booth and Sandra Ann Booth.

Rebecca Sue Shear, warranty deed to Ryan Keaffaber and Michelle Keaffaber.

Barry D. Conrad and Paulette S. Conrad, quit claim deed to Barry D. Conrad, Paulette S. Conrad, Vindy L. Pace and BDPSC Family Trust.

Matthew David Wilson, warranty deed to Randall Fitzmaurice.

Ronald L. Gatchell, Sr. and Deborah L. Millican, warranty deed to James D. France.

Dustin M. Warren, quit claim deed to Bill E. Warren.

Two Four One, LLC, warranty deed to Travis A. Schuler and Christa L. Schuler.

Herbert A. Ringel, Judith J. Ringel Trust FBO Karen Anne Vandenburgh, Judith J. Ringel Trust FBO Colton Ringel, Judith J. Ringel Trust FBO Connor Ringel and Judith J. Ringel, trust deed to Nathan A. Vrooman.

Donald F. Stouffer and Doris I. Stouffer, quit claim deed to Richard P. Fisher.

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Easter bread: A tradition in many homes Families share many Easter traditions. Easter in a home with people who trace their ancestry to Italy will likely feature “Pane di Pasqua,” which translates to “Easter Bread.”

Easter Bread is a ring of sweet bread that can be adorned with candy sprinkles.

Some people nestle colorful hardboiled eggs within the twisted dough as well. Traditionally, Pane di Pasqua is made on Good Friday to help break the Lenten fast for Easter. The following recipe for “Pane di Pasqua” from “Feast of the Seven Fishes: A Brooklyn Italian’s Recipes Celebrating Food & Family” (Powerhouse Books) by Daniel Paterna makes enough dough to share the bread with friends and family.

Pane di Pasqua Yields 7 to 8 loaves

Dough 5 packages of dry yeast (111⁄4 teaspoons proof yeast in a 4-cup container) 5 pounds unbleached all-purpose flour (approximately 17 cups) 1 additional pound flour for adding to dough if needed, cleaning hands, and dusting boards and pans 31⁄2 cups sugar Pinch of salt 1 pound salted butter, softened, plus a bit more for coating rising dough 24 medium to large eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons anisette extract

Decorating 6 ounces rainbow-colored nonpareil 3 egg yolks 3 tablespoons water

Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a 16-quart pot. Add the butter

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Slowly stir in all the beaten eggs and anisette using a fork. Continue to mix until ingredients are combined and loose until dough begins to form.

Knead the dough with floured hands

for approximately 45 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add flour to the dough if needed, or to scrape the dough off your hands and the bottom of the pot.

Once the dough is fully kneaded, leave it in the pot, lightly spread some butter over the top to keep it moist, and cover with a cloth. Leave at room temperature to rise for 8

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The dough is ready when it rises about 5 times its size.

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Easter bread inches long. To form a loaf, lay the strands side by side and cross them over at one end, offset by 3 inches.

Continue crossing one strand over the other while working the braid into a circle. The tie off can be challenging. Join the circle by tucking one end under the other, pinch the dough firmly together to seal, maintaining the twist and thickness of the loaf. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Butter and flour one 9-inch baking pan for each loaf.

Place the braided loaves in individual pans and set aside, covered in a warm, draft-free place to rise for another hour until the dough rises about 30 percent more.

At this point, preheat the oven to 250 F. When the dough has risen, place the pans into the oven for about 10 minutes, then raise the temperature to 325 F. Bake until the bread is a dark golden brown and makes a hollow sound when lightly tapped on the bottom.

Prepare the egg wash for decorating. In a small bowl, beat the 3 egg yolks with 3 tablespoons of water and set aside.

When the breads are fully baked,

remove them from the oven and pan using oven mitts, then decorate

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sprinkle with the colored confetti.

Set the loaves to cool the racks.

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Auto exhibit opens at NM Center for History North Manchester Center for History is hosting Auto Indiana, one of the Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS’s) traveling exhibits, through now through Friday, April 29.

The exhibit, which takes visitors on a ride through Indiana’s rich automotive past, is on

The waterfall at Hathaway Preserve at Ross Run. Photo provided

Waterfall tour tickets to go on sale

Officials from Visit Wabash County are pleased to announce a new explorative trolley tour highlighting waterfalls in Wabash County.

The Waterfall Trolley Tour will go on sale to the public at noon April 12. Spend the morning exploring two of the seven public-access waterfalls in Wabash County and get the rare opportunity to hike to a private waterfall once known as the “Avenue Falls.”

The tour will take place on Saturday, May 7, from 8:30 a.m. – noon. This all-inclusive tour is limited to 34 people and the cost per ticket is $30.

“Wabash County has stunning and diverse landscapes,” said Jennifer LongDillon, tourism manager for Visit Wabash County.

“It’s thrilling to pull on my wellies and hike to these remote areas where nature has created captivating waterfalls. I am excited to share this immersive tour with the public and am grateful to State Farm Agent Todd Adams for sponsoring the tour.”

The tour will leave from the Welcome Center in downtown Wabash and make its way to Hathaway Preserve at Ross

Run where tour participants will hear from the caretaker of the 72-acre wetlands while hiking to the first waterfall on the tour. The tour also includes exploring Matlock Falls which are tucked away behind Matlock Cemetery.

The last waterfall on the tour is located on private property and has been made available exclusively for this tour.

Assisting as one of the guides on the tour is Adam Stakeman, outdoor

enthusiast, and current Visit Wabash County Board President.

“Wabash County is unique in the fact that it offers a variety of experiences from art and entertainment to history and heritage to outdoor sports and recreation. I am excited to share some of my favorite places to hike with others.”

The tour includes refreshments from Bailey’s Pizza Parlor and Modoc’s Market. Most of the tour requires

walking on uneven, wet terrain. Please wear non-slip hiking shoes or boots and be prepared to hike at times. The tour is rain or shine.

Trolley No. 85 tour programs are supported by the City of Wabash, J.M. Reynolds Oil Company, and other local partners. For more information about the Waterfall Trolley Tour or for the full 2022 Trolley Tour lineup, go to VisitWabashCount y.com/trolleytours.

display at the Center for History located at 122 E Main St., North Manchester.

Auto Indiana explores the mark Indiana’s inventors and innovators such as Elwood Haynes and Ralph Teetor and automakers such as Studebaker and Duesenberg left on

the industry.

The exhibit also illuminates ties between the automobiles and the development of many other economic opportunities for the “Crossroads of America.”

The exhibit is sponsored by Kroger.

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Lagro Century Club to meet on April 14 The Lagro Century Club will have its first meeting of the year on Thursday, April 14, at the Woman’s Clubhouse with a President’s Luncheon. Roll call will be answered to “a goal you wish to accomplish in 2022.”

President Carrie Williams will present the program.

The Meet and Greet at the 950 Speakeasy in Lagro was attended by at least 35 people on Tuesday, April 5.

Speakers for the evening were Beth Gillespie, President of the Lagro Canal Foundation; Justin Gillespie, owner of the 950 Speakeasy and Riparian House Airbnb; Tenille Zartman of Grow Wabash County; and Christine Flohr of Visit Wabash County.

Beth Gillespie reviewed her group’s background, which began by rescuing three downtown

buildings from possible demolition.

The LCF endeavors to encourage cooperation, leadership, and education about Lagro, while also bringing people into the community. Lavonne Sparling was recognized as a great grant writer for the Foundation, and Peggy Eads was applauded for her fundraising efforts.

The group is looking for a buyer for the three buildings who also shares the Foundation’s vision for the future.

Justin Gillespie spoke of his concern about lost businesses in Lagro. The Wabash River Trail

has helped bring people to town.

The Airbnb has provided lodging for visitors and the 950 Speakeasy offers a place for family and friends to gather for meals and outside games, as well as a muchimproved view of the Wabash River.

Justin is impressed with how much community members work together to accomplish things, and how locals help neighbors in times of need. Other businesses are coming to Lagro in the future, such as the Firehouse Coffee and Tea at the old fire station, Canal Creamery, and Hopewell House.

Christine Flohr spoke of how improvements to the Wabash River Trail and Gateway signs have encouraged visitors to Lagro. Since 75 percent of visitors to the Salamonie

State Park are not from Lagro, the town needs other attractions in Lagro to interest them.

Tenille Zartman offered help to businesses with site location, business consulting, and mentoring.

Other people recognized at the Meet and Greet were Amanda Smith, District 12 Forester for Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Huntington, Madison, and Wabash counties, and Property Manager for Salamonie River and Frances Slocum State Forests in Wabash and Miami counties; Tammy and Randy Keffaber, owners of Hopewell House; Joe and Libby Cook, who will open a farmer’s market in Lagro in June; and members of the Lagro Town Board – Richard Monce, President;

Scott Siders, Kristy Bone, Jim Curless, and Jeff Shelton.

The Town Board meets the first Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Building, 230 Buchanan St. The Lagro Canal Foundation is sponsoring a fundraiser, LCF Barn Bash: Jokin & Smokin BBQ & Comedy Night Fundraiser, at the Eads Barn, 4725 E 200 N, Lagro, on Thursday, May 5.

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

Entertainment will feature comedian Michael Palascak.

Tickets are going fast, so order soon through Eventbrite.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship

service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday

School is at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Mark Continued on Page 17.

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Wisniewski’s sermon for April 17, Easter Sunday, is “Easter People” from Romans 6:1-11.

As part of Holy Week observance, Passover Seder Dinner will be Wednesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m., and Good Friday Service will be April 15, at 7:00 p.m. Easter Breakfast begins at 9:00 a.m. on April 17, Easter Day. The Men’s Group will meet on Monday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited for prayer time, Bible study, and discussion on “Jesus Among Secular Gods” Wednesday evenings April 20 and 27 at 6:30 p.m.

An Easter message from Preacher Mark: “Our resurrection at judgment is certain because of the certainty of Christ’s resurrection almost two thousand years ago. Christ did arise, and as a result, we are assured of our resurrection.

Another, almost indescribable blessing to one day be bestowed upon us through the resurrection of Christ.”

Hallelujah! He is risen!

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

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

The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday. The speaker for April 17 is Tim Brown.

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to an Easter Breakfast on Sunday, April 17, at 8:00 a.m. for a free will donation. All proceeds will benefit the church’s MYF program. The Sunday morning

services are 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.

Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church will host a Kid’s Klub Carnival on Sunday, May 1, at 12:30 p.m. in the open grass lot across from the church. In case of rain, they will meet in the Fellowship Hall. The weekly Kid’s Klub has completed its activities for the school year. It will resume in the fall with the new school year.

The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church is open the third Saturday of every month from 9 to 10 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.

Northfield 2022 Yearbook prices increase on April 18. Order yours now to save $10 off the full price!

Order online at yearbookforever.com or pay with cash/check in the front office.

This year’s prom for Northfield’s students will be on April 30 at Wabash First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass Street in Wabash. Prom tickets will go on sale in Room 109 between classes.

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

The price will be increased to $25 on

April 23, 2022.

Upcoming events for Northfield High School: April 13 – CANCELED – Softball (JV) – Maconaquah; FFA Livestock Field Trip; Golf (V/JV Boys) – Adams Central at Honeywell; Track & Field (7/8 Coed) at Southwood.

April 14 – Spring Sports Pictures; Golf (7/8) – Southwood at Honeywell; Softball V) at Mississinewa; Tennis (V/JV Girls) – Whitko.

April 15 – Baseball (JV) at Oak Hill; Softball (V) – Eastbrook; Track & Field (V/JV Coed) at Eastbrook Invite; Softball (JV) – Eastbrook; Baseball (V) – Eastbrook.

April 16 – Softball (V) at Winamac (DH); Baseball (V) – Taylor High School.

April 18 – CANCELED – Softball (JV) at North Miami; Baseball (V) – EasternGreentown; Tennis (V/JV Girls) at EasternGreentown; Track & Field (7/8 Coed) – Whitko/Mancheste r/LCA. April 19 – CANCELED – Baseball (JV) – Southern Wells; Softball (V) at Southern Wells; Softball (V) at Southern Wells; Track & Field (V/JV Coed) – Wabash/Tipp Valley.

April 20 – Golf (7/8) at Southwood; Baseball (JV) at Southwood; Tennis (V/JV Girls) at Manchester; Baseball (V) at Maconaquah; Softball (V) at Maconaquah.

There are people in our community who are in need of our prayers at this time. Their names remain on our lips and their concerns linger in our hearts. Let us not forget to personally be a presence in their lives,

to offer hope and help. Their names need not be mentioned; God knows them by name.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Marianne Miller Poston Briscoe, Roger Conliff, and Tiffany Ray Smith.

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.

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Ivy Tech plans career expo Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne is hosting a Nursing and Healthcare Career Expo on April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the main hallway at Coliseum Campus in Fort Wayne.

Attendees can network with healthcare and nursing recruiters and attend career exploration workshops. This event is free and open to the public.

Employers in attendance will include: Adams Health Network, American Senior Communities, BAYADA

Home Health Care, Bowen Center, Cardinal Healthcare Solutions, Chateau Rehab and Healthcare, Fort Wayne Medical and Oncology, Grace Village, and Lutheran Health Network, Lutheran Life Villages.

Also, Massage Envy, Miller’s Merry Manor, Parkview Health, Trilogy Health Services, and Stillwater Hospice.

There also will be Healthcare Exploration Workshops in CC1600 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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The Urbana Picture Car Show took place at the Urbana Community Building on April 2, 2022. This was an activity put on by the Urbana Streetlight Committee.

Committee members would like to thank all of the sponsors who contributed for this event.

The sponsors were Crossroads Bank, Beacon Bank, Do It Best Hardware, NAPA Auto Parts, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Autozone Auto Parts, Kerlin Motor Sales, Mike & Roxy Donut Shop and Stan Stapleton Hot Rods and Harleys.

Also, the committee members thank the following for their work in making the event successful: Bonita Snell for preparing the food; Matt Snell for helping with the food and

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cleanup; A special thanks to Dick White and Stan Stapleton who hustled around and collected door prizes, passed out flyers and collected donations.

This being one of the first shows of the 2022 year makes shows like this special. It lets classic car buffs get together and talk about their cars and shows of yesteryear and also to find out what has been happening over the winter months.

It is always good to see fellow cruiser. Especially the friends one has

made over several years while attending other car shows. Everyone enjoyed seeing and talking to one another. This is what a lot of car shows mean to the fellow cruisers other than winning a trophy.

Although you can’t win them all which some of us cruisers have found out.

Anyway, without further ado I give to you the winners of the Urbana Streetlight Picture Car Show. They are as follows: Michalle Crago, John Brain, Terry Baker, Brett Leach, Jim McCoy, Dick White, Rex Wolf, Stan Stapleton and Joe Johnson.

I want to thank everyone for attending and I will see my fellow cruisers on down the road.

Congratulations to the winners from the Urbana Streetlight

Committee.

Urbana Yoke Parish Church: Remember to bring your Easter flowers to the church on Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Remember to include a note as to who they are in memory of. On April 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday will be held in the Fellowship Hall.

A meal and communion will be served at this special service. Please plan to attend and worship with us.

Sunrise Service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery on Easter Sunday at 7:10 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Easter Choir will be singing during our worship on Easter Sunday. The Church Board will meet on Wednesday April 13, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

On a special note: The Robotics

team from Sharp Creek Elementary has won the opportunity to participate at the World Competition in Texas. Ryker McKillip, grandson of Tami and Eric Overman and great grandson of Donna Yentes is a team member. Eli Haupert, grandson of Roxanne Haupert is also on the team.

The Urbana Yoke Parish has made a donation to the school in the boys’ names to help with the cost of the trip.

Sharp Creek is accepting donations at this time.

Prayer concerns: Lowell Karns had a stroke & Marilyn Karns, Julie Miller, Eileen Weck, John Eltzroth, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Duane Wagner, Kim and Brian Frank, Gary and Hilda Wilcox, Nancy Christie, Larry Meyer, Ruth

Parkview program earns accreditation The Parkview Health Athletic Training Residency has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

The program is the first in Indiana, and second in the nation, to earn accreditation in the specialty area of rehabilitation.

Residency is a critical step in career development for athletic trainers. After completing their master’s degree and certification, residents further their education and training in their chosen specialty area, gaining additional knowledge and hands-on experience.

Parkview’s 13month clinical residency includes education and training alongside Parkview Sports Medicine

physicians, physician assistants, athletic trainers, physical therapists and sports performance specialists. The program was launched in 2020 and accepts an average of three residents per year.

Currently, the Parkview Health Athletic Training Residency is one of only 11 CAATEaccredited athletic training residencies in the country.

Programs can earn accreditation in one of eight specialty areas: rehabilitation, prevention and wellness, urgent and emergent care, primary care, orthopedics, behavioral health,

pediatrics and performance enhancement.

“With a focus on high-quality patient care, our residency is designed to provide

athletic trainers with the expertise and clinical experience they need to excel in their careers,” said Candice Dunkin, program director, Parkview Health Athletic Training Residency, and director, Parkview Sports Medicine.

“We believe continuing education is crucial for the advancement of

not only athletic trainers, but also the entire field of sports medicine.”

Parkview Sports Medicine provides an array of services to athletes of all ages and levels.

The residency will include training at the program’s three state-of-the-art facilities, five partner universities and 27 partner high schools.

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 April 6, 2022 around 7:30.

They try to meet every Wednesday and have breakfast together and talk about what is happening. Those attending were Larry and Nancy Meyer, Tom and Joyce Willcox, Steve Gilbert, Peggy Dilling and Pat McNabney.

Come on down and join in on the fun.

I’m sure they would love for you to join them.

Birthday wishes:

April 1 Wendel Dawes, April 11, Rena’ Warnock, April 13 Gary Wilcox, April 13 Larry Lambert and April 15 Sam Hann.

Anniversaries: April 2 Brian and Janet Chaimberlain, April 8 Shane and Vanessa Wilcox.

April 14 Steve and Cindy Runkel and April 18 Troy and Jessica Miller.

The Urbana Columnist: If you have an Urbana article that you would like to submit for the Urbana news column, whether it be prayer concern, birthday wishes/anniversaries, maybe an activity that has happened or going to happen in Urbana, please contact me by phone (260) 774-3665 or drop me an email (pinkynova71@hotmail.com) and I will see to it that your article is posted.

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Friends of the Library plans sale

The community is invited to the Friends of the North Manchester Public Library’s Spring Book Sale, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 14, 15 and 16 in the library at 405 N. Market St. Contact 260-982-2449 for more information.

The Friends of the Library helps fund many library projects and purchases that greatly benefit the North Manchester community, including the “Flat Playground” on the library’s west sidewalk and the new Little Free Library, which is set up at the Market Street end of the sidewalk.

COMMUNITY DRIVE THRU DINNER: Dinner is on the Congregational Christian Church Thursday, April 14, from 4:30-6 p.m. or until the food runs out. On the menu is Beef & Noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans and dessert. Drive thru/walk up line enters from W. Fourth Street. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street.

IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE ANNUAL TREE GIVE-AWAY: The North Manchester Izaak Walton League tree giveaway will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, at Riverbridge Electric. Selection will include evergreens, hardwoods, and flowering trees.

Seedlings will be handed out on a first come-first served basis.

There is no charge but free will donations are accepted and used for conservation. The Izaak Walton League is a national organization dedicated to clean air, clean waters, and wise stewardship of our natural resources. The members of our local IWL chapter are pleased to again provide this annual public service project to the North Manchester community.

Questions contact Tom Spann 578-6485 or John Ingold 5781063.

LOSS OF A SPOUSE SEMINAR: Loss of a Spouse is a 2-hour seminar for people grieving a spouse’s death. It will be held on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street. The seminar features a video with practical, encouraging advice from counselors, pastors, and widowed men and women, followed by a small-group sharing time. You’ll

learn what to expect in the days ahead, how to handle the loneliness, what to do with your spouse’s belongings, and how to find the strength to go on.

Everyone who attends receives a booklet with over 30 short readings on how to live with grief and eventually rebuild your life.

A freewill donation will be accepted for the cost of materials. For more information, contact the church office at 260-982-2882 or email office@nmccc.org.

WESTERN SQUARE DANCE LESSONS OFFERED: Western Square dance lessons are being held this spring and are open for beginners Saturday, April 16 and 23. The time will be from 3 - 4:30 p.m. and the first lesson is free; subsequent lessons are $3/person. The lessons will be held in the Scout Hall in Warvel Park.

Questions can be directed to 260-9822814.

UMC WOMEN PRESENT ‘FRIENDS IN CHRIST’: The women of the United Methodist Church invite the community to “Friends in Christ” featuring WBCL 90.3 Illusionist, Jim Barron. The event will be held Sunday, May 1, at 2:30 p.m. at the church located at 306 E. Second Street.

Refreshments will be served after the event. Tickets can be purchased at a cost of $1 at the door or by calling the church Office at 982-7537 SPRING CLEAN UP DAYS: Mark your calendars and start cleaning out those garages – Spring Clean Up is just around the corner! Pick up begins on May 2 for the Town of North Manchester.

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 among us.

Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc.

Everything is FREE. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1

to 4 p.m.

FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays.

The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front St., North Manchester.

NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail .com or you may call me at 260-9828800.

The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.

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Wabash City LARGE RUMMAGE Sale: 646 N. Spring Street.

Friday & Saturday, 9am2pm. Furniture, clothing, home decor and lots of miscellaneous.

North Manchester APRIL 15, 8am-5pm; April 16, 8am-? Neighborhood.

4-place snowmobile trailer, Ski-Doo snowmobile, rider mower, Jon Boat, gas dryer, steel siding, coffee table, end tables, dining chairs, area rugs, child rider toys, household decorations, boys’ clothing (infant-6), men’s (medium2X), women’s (medium1X), and lots of miscellaneous. 2 miles North of Manchester on Meridian / Packerton Road.

CRAFT SALE: 12222 N. 100 W., North Manchester.

Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm.

PART OF Neighborhood Sale: Inversion table, furniture, dinette set, gas range, name brand adult clothes, lots of girls clothes to 6X (most $.25), toys books, Reese hitch, sump pump, 6” field tile, aluminum strips 1/4”x1”x15’.

Friday, 4/15 & Saturday, 4/16. 8am-6pm, Beckley Street Extended. 3 miles north to 1200 S. “Kosciusko County”. Turn right, first lane on right.

FOR SALE: 2 outbuildings, aluminum toolbox for Chevy S10, headache rack for semi (used very little), miscellaneous tools. 260274-4968 after 3pm.

Articles For Sale

NEEDED: HELPER for wheelchair bound lady, part time near Roann. Call 260-578-0342.

Wabash-Kokomo Vault & Monument Sales

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BLOND, OAK Dining room table, 6 chairs, 2 hidden leaves, $300. Almost new, Rockwell firm standard king size mattress with waterproof mattress pad and frame, $300. Safari gun cabinet for rifles, 55” high, 26” wide, 15” deep, $250. 260-580-6191.

Employment LOOKING FOR full-time employment? Must have drivers license. MondayFriday, day shift.

Competitive wages. Call 260-571-1946.

MULTIFAMILY SALE: Good Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am-? Lots of clothing of all sizes, girls (newborn-3X), boys (newborn-2X), shoes, crib, Geo Metro, miscellaneous. 2 miles north of SR13 on Beckley Street Extended.

Dyson, 260-578-8359.

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JOB FAIR April 6, 13, 20 & 27 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Starting Rate $16.50 Full Medical After 30 Days!

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WANTED: DO you have a MOBILE HOME you want to sell? Call or text 574218-3300.

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For Rent Most Varieties Pond Lakes.

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Always Buying Coins, Gold & Silver Jewelry.

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Please call me before you sell!

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