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Students from Heartland Career Center surround a U.S. Army UH-60L helicopter Wednesday, April 20 during a career fair held by the National Guard. Photo by Phil Smith

National Guard personnel pay visit to Heartland Career Center

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com

Soldiers from several units of the U.S. Army National Guard converged on Wabash County’s Heartland Career Center on Wednesday, April 20 to give students of the vocational school an idea of what military service would be like.

“It’s a recruiting event for the career center here,” said Chief Warrant Officer-3 Brinson Gaddie, who flew a Blackhawk helicopter to the career center from Gary to participate in the event. “We flew in to do a static display and show the capabilities of the aircraft, talk about the crew and the mission.”

The helicopter, outfitted and configured to perform medical evacuation and rescue missions, was a popular attraction during the event, coordinated by Wabash County native Sgt. 1st Class Willie Justice.

“I graduated here in 1987 from Manchester (High School) and Heartland Career Center,” said Justice. “It was called Wabash Valley Vocational School. I asked about doing a career fair out here so we could bring in different (military occupational specialties) so the kids could see what we have that coincides with the civilian side — mechanics, engineers, helicopter, cyber security — a little bit of everything.”

Justice added that his big message to students is how beneficial military service is for those interested in higher education.

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Junior Ireane Smith, 17, a criminal justice student from Peru High School learns about a U.S. Army helicopter from SSgt. Adam Kabella.

“They’ll pay for 100 percent tuition up to a master’s degree for working one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer,” said Justice, 53.

“Not a bad deal.”

The Wabash County native said coordinating such an event gives him the feeling of paying forward to his home county.

“It’s just a great opportunity to be in my community where I’ve lived for 54 years, to give back and let the kids see what we have.”

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Wabash Little League opened its 69th season on Saturday with the pomp and circumstances that surround most opening days.

Mayor Scott Long and League President Bryan Dillon addressed the crowd, Lillian Weaver, Miss Indiana Outstanding Teen, sang the national anthem, and Dr. Amy Sivley, Wabash City Schools superintendent, threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Grace Dafoe led the players in reciting the Little League oath.

A number of games followed throughout the afternoon at the Little League complex at the Field of Dreams.

“It’s a beautiful day to play baseball,” Dillon told the teams lined up in the outfield, along with the parents, friends and other family members who were sitting and standing around the outside of the field.

“We haven’t had a traditional Opening Day because of COVID and everything, but this year I think we can play under normal circumstances,” he continued, adding, “but let’s be careful. It’s still out there.”

Long told the youngsters that they “are the future leaders of this community and this state.”

“I’m excited every year to come out and watch the kids play,” the mayor continued. “This is where you learn good sportsmanship, how to be friends with people that may not go to your school, and that’s going to serve you well in life as you learn these skills at this age.”

Dillon told the story of a youngster who attended his first baseball game, a Cubs’ loss at Wrigley Field. In spite of the loss, the fans remained optimistic and believed the team would bounce back in the next game.

The youngster couldn’t understand the optimism.

“That’s what it means to be a Cubs’ fan,” the youngster’s uncle, who took him to the game, told him. “We believe in tomorrow. We are loyal fans. When they win it’s the best. But if they lose, we still hope. Every year we hope. Every game we hope. That’s loyalty.

“It’s about supporting your team, no matter what. Cub fans are loyal, and it’s about having fun as a family.”

Dillon told the youngster that the story, Continued on Page 6

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City Schools eyes changing school start times Board delays decision for further review

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com

The school board for Wabash City Schools decided April 18 to put a pin in a proposal designed to give middle school and high school students less down time in the morning.

The proposal, based on research on the sleep habits of adolescents, as well as the desire to eliminate lag time in the morning before classes begin, occupied nearly a half hour of the meeting.

Superintendent Dr. Amy Sivley summarized the proposal, ultimately recommending an amendment to the original plan.

According to Sivley, the plan was originally designed with set schedules for four days in the week, with an alternative proposal for

Swan Awards presented to elementary students

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash City Schools recognized the last of its Kathy Swan Award winners for the 2021-22 school year during the board district’s April 18 meeting of its board of trustees.

Elementary school winners from OJ Wednesday to allow for Professional Learning Community curriculum.

“On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, we would be picking up our elementary students first,” Sivley said, saying that the original idea would have OJ Neighbors students dropped off at that school at 7:40 a.m. and LH Carpenter students dropped off next. Both schools would have changes made to school closing time.

“Their end time would be moved back, they would be ending at 2:30 and 2:45 p.m.,

Neighbors Elementary School were first grader Lilly Smith, Johnathan Reed representing the second grade, Hunter Mabery from third grade and fourth grader Liam Kirtlan.

OJ Neighbors Principal Beth Phillipy introduced the teachers who presented this

year’s awards.

“Being able to recognize students for this award tonight does not come without the folks who are here,” said Phillipy of the teacher presenters.

She said that special emphasis was given in selecting the winners to those youngsters who

showed the essence of perseverance.

“We know how much these students we’ll honor tonight have faced and we’re really proud to honor them,” she said, introducing first grade teacher Amy Copeland.

“When Mrs. Phillipy asked for the grade levels to

Sivley said. “After the elementary students are dropped off, the high school students are picked up in the morning and would be dropped off at the high school at 8:15, where right now they’re being dropped off around 7:40 a.m. and their start time would be moved to 8:30 a.m. and end time would be 3:30 p.m. Then, on Wednesday, we had late arrival day, where all of our students are arriving 30 minutes later. End times would be the same, and this would be to allow for PLC time.”

Sivley said sur-

veys were given to families and staff.

Of approximately 250 staff members, 57 faculty responded to the survey.

“They were asked if they supported these changes,” Sivley said, pointing out that 35 percent of faculty supported the proposal, while 18 percent were neutral and 47 percent opposed the idea. Of the surveys that were

handed out to parents, the majority of 128 responses — 45 percent — said yes. The percentage of respondents who were neutral was identical to the faculty survey and 38 percent of parents opposed the idea.

Sivley said the parent survey prompted 64 comments and added that many felt students need consisContinued on Page 4

come up with a student to award the Kathy Swan Award to, I immediately told my 1st grade team, ‘Lilly Smith,’” Copeland said. “Lilly came to me in late October. She and her siblings had moved to Wabash from Colorado after an unfortunate situation in Colorado. Lilly

was placed into my classroom because I already had her cousin Ashlynn in my room and they thought it would be good to keep them together. Boy am I glad she was placed into my room.”

Copeland continued by saying Smith began her time in Wabash Continued on Page 4

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Wabash Community Schools’ Elementary School Kathy Swan Award winners are, from left, Lilly Smith, Johnathan Reed, Hunter Mabery and Liam Kirklan. Photo provided

Swan Awards ...continued from Page 2 City Schools way under the radar.

“The first day she walked into my room, she was a bit quiet and timid, but then by late morning, she had adjusted just fine.

Her Aunt Amber had texted me to check on her. I sent her a picture of Lilly working in a small group at my desk saying ‘you couldn’t even tell it was her first day.’

“Lilly just fit right in,” Copeland continued. “In Lilly’s short little life, she’s endured a lot. However, that hasn’t stopped or slowed her down.

She walks into my room every day with a smile on her face and a ‘good morning, Mrs. Copeland.’

“Throughout the day, you will find her working hard, listening, and following directions.

Lilly is a kind, determined, polite, spunky, and full-oflife little girl.”

Second grade teacher Renee Frasure gave the presentation for Reed, who she described as resilient with a good attitude.

“He has had a few challenges, but has always risen to the challenges and most of the time, he soars above all expectations,” Frasure said.

“Johnathan has a good approach to things and is resilient. He is a child that has a good disposition and always tries his best. Jonathan

is enthusiastic and really enjoys school. Lessons that I have learned from Jonathan are, number one, to keep trying, and number two and most important, to care about others. He is always kind and helpful to Continued on Page 5

tency and that the changes would be a struggle for students.

“And, in our staff survey, many of our staff voiced that similar concern, that the Wednesday late start would be difficult for our families,” said Sivley, proposing an alternative plan. “Based on these results, I recommend that we eliminate the late start Wednesday and proceed with the schedule that was put up, but that would be our Monday through Friday schedule.

We would not have anything different on Wednesday. This will have our elementary students being picked up first in the morning, so that big brothers and sis-

ters can get them on the bus and they’re not left alone.”

Sivley added that the plan would also eliminate secondary students sitting around for an hour before starting class.

Sivley was asked how the district would keep PLC time in play.

“We will go through and see if there is a way that we can cut five minutes here and five minutes there from teacher contract time Monday through Friday that would give us a chunk of time then one day a week,” said Sivley.

Board member Jason Fry said he would want a plan in place to keep PLC. Board president

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...continued from Page 2 Rod Kelsheimer pointed out why the plan was being considered.

“Part of this, making these changes was due to the fact of how much time high school and middle school kids were arriving before school started,” Kelsheimer said.

Sivley was asked about whether starting classes earlier for the older students was an option.

She said it was not an option, due to research showing that older students have trouble getting to sleep and need extra time in the morning to be fully rested.

“If we move it back, we’re forcing them to get up when physically, it’s a struggle for them,” Sivley said.

Board Vice

President Rhonda Hipskind asked if it was possible to keep all early arriving students in a room to be supervised by a paraprofessional.

Parent Rebecca Immitt opposed the idea.

“I have several concerns that I expressed on the survey that have not been addressed here,” Immitt said.

“First and foremost, it is pitch dark at 7:20 in the morning. Kids are going to start to walk to the bus stop at probably about 7:10.”

Immitt said bus drivers have little time to wait for students, prompting riders to arrive early to avoid being left.

“When the bus gets there, the bus is there,” she con-

tinued. “They have to be there and ready to get on the bus. They’re going to, for a very large part of the winter, have first graders and second graders walking in complete darkness down their city blocks to get to the bus stop.”

Immitt added that for other school systems in the county, the large number of rural students means most bus riders have their transportation arrive at their house, rather than having to walk to a central location for multiple students.

Kelsheimer suggested the proposal be delayed until additional discussion can be had.

The board voted to table the issue.

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Sandy Kunkel has family history with St. B School Sandy Mabee Kunkel’s connection with St. Bernard School actually began in 1922, the year the school opened, as her father’s family were parishioners of St. Bernard Church. Therefore, her father, Samuel Mabee, and his twin brother, William Mabee, who were in sixth grade in 1922, attended St. Bernard School for their sixth, seventh and eighth grade school years.

When she was 6 years old, Mrs. Kunkel’s parents enrolled her at St. Bernard’s and she continued there through the eighth grade.

“We were taught by the Sisters of St. Joseph from Tipton,” she recalled. “These dedicated women were outstanding examples of how to live out the Christian Faith to us students. They taught us how to pray, how to understand the Bible stories, to respect each other, to forgive each other and to trust in the love and mercy of God. “We attended Mass every morning, prayed before class

began, before and after recess, before and after lunch and before going home. We had lessons in Catechism and Bible History and learned all about Jesus. These invaluable lessons have stayed with me and helped me throughout many difficult times in my life.”

Every elementary school teaches the basic subjects of math, language, social studies and so on, she said, but only a Christian School is able to teach children to appreciate a Christ-centered life and instill in them healthy morals and values.

“It is my hope and prayer that our St. Bernard School, which was started by the Sister of St. Joseph in 1922, will continue to be a Beacon of Christian Learning in our community for many years to come,” Mrs. Kunkel said.

St. Bernard School is celebrating its centennial year in 2022. The school is hosting an event for all alumni, parents, and families of the school on August 20.

Swan Awards everyone in the classroom, and is the first to offer assistance when a classmate is in need. He is such a caring young man who needs to be recognized for his enormous heart. To me, he is a perfect example of what the Kathy Swan Award embodies — a student that works hard and is motivated to do his best, all while keeping a positive attitude.”

Third grade teacher Heather Dutton introduced the board to Mabery, her grade’s recipient.

“Despite the adversities he’s faced, he always comes to school with a positive attitude,” Dutton said of Mabery. “He also always does his best. Hunter is a friend to all the people he meets, and his kindness and encouragement in class shines like

a bright light. He champions others, and is a great encourager. It’s been a privilege to teach Hunter, and I know he will work hard and continue to be a leader as he has been in the past, the present and the future.”

The fourth grade award to Kirtlan was presented by teacher Sarah Kirkpatrick.

“Comparing the start of the school year to now, Liam has made great strides and continues to do so even now,” Kirkpatrick said. “I can always count on Liam to come into the classroom ready to start his day. When faced with more difficult challenges in the classroom he does his best with a positive attitude and diligence. He has conquered the ability to independently do numerous tasks he was not able to do before.

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...continued from Page 4 Liam is a great example for other students in the classroom to follow.

Anyone who has known him over the years knows that he has made a lot of growth this year compared to others.”

Student winners are nominated by teachers and educators in the school

district vote to create the winners in each grade level.

The award is named for Kathy Swan, business teacher who taught at Wabash High School until she was lost in a plane crash in 2005. The school corporation created the award in her name the following year.

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Little League ...continued from Page 1 although focused on the Cubs, was about family and friends.

“Take away from this year the memories of making new friendships,” he said. “Win or lose, you are out here to have fun.

It’s not about winning all the time.

It’s about playing together and supporting your team and listening to your coach, listening to your parents and teachers who are preparing you for life.”

Dillon thanked the parents for letting their children play Little League baseball and entrusting the coaches to work with their youngsters.

“We want you here to support your team,” he told them. “We want you out here cheering on your players. Leave the umpires and coaches alone, otherwise we’re going to expect you to start coaching and umpiring. We’re always looking for volunteers.”

In the day’s game, the Todd Adams State Farm Giants defeated the Lundquist Red Sox, 14-11 in American League play, while the Bott Mechanical White Sox defeated Siders Premiere Properties Yankees, 11-4.

In National League play, the Wabash Elks Lodge Cubs defeated the Wabash Hardware Giants, 10-3.

Treyce Daughtry doubled and hit an inside the park home run and Grady Dillon had a triple and scored three runs for the Cubs.

The Intrasect Technologies Blackhawks defeated the Inguard A’s, 9-5. Ethan Mahan singled in the goahead run for the

Blackhawks. Jake Sailors struck out seven in 2 1/3 innings. Ryker McKillip came on in relief and struck out seven to pick up the win.

The Kendall Electric Yankees defeated the Crossroads Bank Red Sox, 11-2.

Zach Miller had three hits for the Yankess, while Bode Sorg, Liam Clark and Harrison Dale all had two hits.

In Rookie Coaches Pitch play, the Papa John’s Padres and Masonry Solutions Royals played to a 9-9 tie.

In T-ball action, Blue Jays and Beacon Credit Union Angels played, as did the TTG Equipment Yankees, the Visit Wabash County Reds and AgrBusiness Astros, the Downtown Nutrition Pirates and Beacon Credit Union Angels, and the Brandt’s Mariners and M&B Cubs.

The T-ball League doesn’t keep score.

The O.J. Neighbours Unified Baseball team also played a T-ball game.

Wabash City Schools Superintendent Dr. Amy Sivley (top left) throws out the ceremonial first pitch during Wabash Little League Opening Day activities.

Grace Dafoe (top right) reads the Little League oath while Wabash Little League President Bryan Dillon looks on. Photos

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Virginia Block, 99

Kenneth Jones, 73

Lois Bricker, 76

Retired from Gripco Manufacturing

U.S. Air Force graduate July 11, 1948 – April 21, 2022

Taught piano, organ, voice

Jan. 5, 1923 – April 17, 2022 Virginia Marie (Miller) Block, 99, Liberty Mills, passed away on April 17, 2022 in her daughter’s home.

The daughter of John and Opal (Smith) Miller, Virginia was born in a farmhouse on Jan. 5, 1923, in Tippecanoe.

The oldest of eight children, Virginia learned early on how to be a true matriarch of the family.

She was the glue that held the family together and was always wise beyond her years. Virginia was a very accepting and non-judgmental woman with a heart of gold. As a child, Virginia worked in the fields with her dad. In later years, she continued her hard work ethic, working in factories to support the war effort during World War II. On Dec. 14, 1941, Virginia married Robert Block and the two would welcome three children: Ronald, John and Mary Lou. Virginia and Robert were married almost 70 years before Robert passed on Feb. 6, 2011.

She worked at Gripco Manufacturing in South Whitley for 32 years before retiring in 1985. Virginia was a member of VFW auxiliary post 2689 in Huntington and the American Legion Auxiliary in North Manchester. She attended Liberty Mills United Methodist Church.

Virginia had a knack for remembering birthdays and sending cards to her family at Christmas time. Virginia enjoyed reading, playing Bingo, and spending time with her family. She loved food; especially dessert and DeBrands chocolates.

The loving memory of Virginia Block will be forever cherished by her son, John (Julie) Block, Andrews; daughter, Mary Lou (Gary) Sroufe, South Whitley; daughter-in-law, Kathy Block, North Manchester; brothers, Marshall Miller, Silsbee, Texas, and Orland Miller, Green Valley, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren, 20 greatgrandchildren and many great greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Opal (Smith) Miller; husband, Robert Block; son, Ronald Block; brothers, John Miller and Eddie Miller who were killed in the Korean War, and Robert Miller; sisters, Ida Scher and Katherine Crum.

At the request of Virginia, there will be no funeral services.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Virginia Block, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Whitley County, 951 South Line Street, Columbia City, IN 46725 or Parkview Whitley Hospice Home, 2806 Theater Avenue #A, Huntington, IN 46750.

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.

Kenneth Leroy Jones, 73, of rural Wabash, died at 6:28 a.m., Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Wabash County.

He was born on July 11, 1948, in Marion, to Kenneth Ashton and Alice Jane (Ancil) Jones.

Kenny was a 1967 graduate of Oak Hill High School and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He worked for Irving Materials in the lab as a quality control inspector for 50 years.

Kenny married Karen (Titus) Walker at the Charley Creek Inn in Wabash on Sept. 11, 2021. He was a member of Hanna Masonic Lodge 61, American Legion Post 15, Wabash Wildlife and Sportsman Association, all of Wabash, and an associate member of the Indiana Sheriff ’s Association.

Kenny was an avid hunter, who enjoyed hunting all types of game. He was a former president of the Turkey Federation and a member of Ducks Unlimited. He was a gun enthusiast and won several shooting competitions. Kenny and the former Sheriff Tim Roberts, along with others, walked The Grand Canyon.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Jones of Wabash; five children, Shannon (Tony) Floyd of Yorktown, Holly (Brandon) Smith of Greer, S.C., Mindy (Timothy Pitta) Williams of Smyrna, Del., Sheronne (Jay) Wetterich of Greer, S.C., and Shanelle (Joshua) Drown of Andrews; 20 grandchildren, Jordan and Conner Reeves, Tiant and Roschae Smith, Jawan Custis, Deshawn Schuler, Makaylah Schuler, Aiyanna Schuler, Dahnae and Jamier Smith, Marissa Pitta, Jeremy and Javin Wetterich, Memphis Hiner, Ashton Bowland, Cameron Drown, Lucas Drown, McKenzie Rothgeb, Seeley Drown, and Emma Adams; great-granddaughter, Everleigh Hiner; four step-children, Dana Love of Jacksonville, Fla., Craig (Jeanine) Crandall of Rising Sun, Nathan Walker of Wabash, and Nick Walker of Jonesboro; five step-grandchildren, Brittany (Juan) Ibarra, Clinton, and Carter Crandall, Haley Walker, and Isabella Walker; two step-great-grandchildren, Diego and Lylianna Ibarra; brothers and sister, Dennis Jones and Rick (Julie Hawkins) Jones, both of Sims, his sister, Tami (Jim) Harrison of Marion.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Alice Jones, and his step mother Sharon Jones.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, 2147 N. State Road 15, Wabash, with Joel Cogdell officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Friends may call 3-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. There will be a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m.

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

Aug. 26, 1945 – April 19, 2022 Lois A. Bricker, 76, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 5:51 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at her home in Wabash.

She was born to Robert Morris and Mildred J. (Jackson) Bricker on Aug. 26, 1945, in Wabash.

Lois was a 1963 graduate of Wabash High School. She worked at the Wabash Plain Dealer and also taught piano, organ, and voice lessons. She was a member of Wabash Friends Church, and formerly played the organ at the church.

Lois is survived by two brothers, Ralph M. Bricker and Lee E. (Janice) Bricker both of San Antonio, Texas. She is proceeded in death by her parents.

Graveside services were Monday, April 25, 2022, at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, with Pastor David Phillips officiating.

Preferred memorials are to 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 Lois Bricker’s final arrangements.

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

Leroy Wimmer, 72 U.S. Army veteran March 28, 1949 – Feb. 27, 2022 Leroy William Wimmer, 72, North Manchester, died Feb. 27, 2022.

Burial was March 19, at Fairview Cemetery.

A gathering is planned 1-3 p.m. May 1 at Eads barn, Urbana.

Linda Royer, 82 Retired teacher June 22, 1939 – April 19, 2022 Linda Royer, 82Linda Lee Royer, 82, Murfreesboro, Tenn., died Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

She was born June 22, 1939, in Somerset.

Funeral services were April 26, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Visitation was April 25.

Donnetta Hobbs Memorial services for Donnetta H. Hobbs, are 10 a.m., Saturday, April 30, at Olive Branch Church of God, rural Roann.

Inurnment in Roann Community Cemetery.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen, Wabash.

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Lynn Jo Knee, 79

Mary Lou Kendall, 89

Ida Bye, 85

Laketon High School graduate

Worked at General Tire

Jan. 23, 1943 – April 19, 2022

June 30, 1932 – April 21, 2022

Former Manchester College cook

Lynn Jo (Carroll) Knee, 79, formerly of Fort Wayne, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in her home in Waltonwood Twelve Oaks Community in Novi, Mich. under the care of Brighton Hospice.

Her favorite verse is Isaiah 40:31 “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

Lynn’s favorite hymn is “The Church in the Wildwood.”

She was born on Jan. 23, 1943 in Mishawaka, to Joe and Leanore (Ogden) Carroll. Growing up Lynn helped her parents run Carroll Sundries, the family store in Laketon.

She was a graduate of Laketon High School and Lutheran School of Nursing (Registered Nurse).

Lynn married Daniel Irvin Knee of Urbana, on July 22, 1967. She taught nursing and worked in Chicago and Fort Wayne in various nursing positions. She retired from Southwest Allen County Schools in 2003 to spend more time with her husband, children and grandchildren.

Lynn was a member of the Lifewater Community Church in Fort Wayne. Lynn and Dan had two children, Mark and Erin. Lynn loved playing the piano, reading, talking with people, birds (especially cardinals) and spending time with her four grandsons.

Lynn was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Knee, son, Mark Knee, parents, Joe & Leanore Carroll, stepfather, Hubert Krom, stepbrothers, Jack Krom and Jim Krom, and brother-in-laws, Dave Knee and Norman Knee.

She is survived by her daughter, Erin and son-in-law Michael Dougherty of Plymouth, Mich.; grandson, Jacob Dougherty and fiancé Casey Halle of Plymouth, grandson Joseph Dougherty of Plymouth, daughter-in-law, Jennifer McWilliams and husband, Troy Edwards of Ludington, Mich., and grandsons, Carter Knee and Adam Knee, both of Ludington; God daughter, Lisa Donoho of Zionsville; sister-in-laws, Beverly Knee and Nancy Krom both of Wabash, Mary Knee of Marion, Iowa, and Carol Krom of North Manchester; cousin, Carol Dick of Fort Wayne, who was like a sister to her, and second cousin Chris Clark, of Fort Wayne, who was like a daughter to her.

There will be no funeral at this time.

An Indiana celebration of Lynn’s life will take place in Laketon/Ijamsville Cemetery at a later date.

Preferred memorials are Brighton Hospice 26075 Woodward Ave. Suite 300 Huntington Woods, Michigan 48070 and Stillwater Hospice (formerly Visiting Nurse) Attn: Kelsey Weil 5910 Homestead Road Fort Wayne, IN 46814.

Feb. 27, 1937 – April 21, 2022 Mary Lou Kendall, 89, of rural Roann, died at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 2022, at her home.

She was born on June 30, 1932, in Huntington, to Maurice and Jennie (Trout) Reed.

Mary Lou was a 1950 graduate of Somerset High School. She married Arthur Kendall at the Treaty Church of Christ on Sept.

1, 1955; he died Oct. 28, 2019. She worked at Pop’s Sweet Shop, General Tire, Emmalou’s Clothing Store, the Depot Antique Store, and Vernon Manor Children’s Home, all of Wabash. Mary Lou was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ.

She is survived by three children, Jay (Cynthia) Kendall and Jenny (Mike) See, both of Roann, and Kathy (Chuck ) Lindley of Pegram, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Annie (Scott) Smith of Silver Lake, Stephanie (Justin) Hove of Roann, Aaron (Michelle) See of Macy, Ryan (Nikki ) Kendall of Akron, and Andrew (Megan ) See of Peru; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters and brother, Helen Dawes of Urbana, Max (Ruth) Reed of Fort Wayne, Dorothy Brouhard of Springfield, Ohio, and Nancy (Larry) Meyer of Wabash.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Joy Kendall, grandson-in-law, Trevor Hughes, brother, John Reed, and her sister, Ruth Long.

A Celebration of Mary Lou’s Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Roann.

Preferred memorial is Wabash-Miami Area Program.

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

Travus Vest, 44 Worked at Kennedy Cabinets Oct. 27, 1977 – April 19, 2022 Travus Ryan Vest, 44, of Wabash, died at 11:35 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at his home.

He was born on Oct. 27, 1977, in Wabash, to David Vest and Rose (Pelphrey) Lower.

Travus was a graduate of Wabash High School. He worked for Kennedy Cabinets in Marion.

He is survived by his mother and step father, Rose and Steve Lower of Wabash;, wife, Ashley Vest of Peru; three children, Trevor Vest of Fort Wayne, Brittany Vest of Knoxville, Tenn., and Michah Vest of Marion; step daughter Kendra Hollon of Peru; brother and two sisters, Dave (Betsy) Vest of Anderson, Michelle (Eric) Sinclair of Peru, and Nicole Proctor of Marion, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, David Vest.

Inurnment will be at a later date in Falls Cemetery.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

Ida Jones Bye, 85, of Corydon, entered into eternal rest on April 21, 2022 at Brookside Village in Jasper.

She was born in Vincennes, on Feb. 27, 1937, to Oliver Emmons and Thelma (Gammon) Emmons.

Ida married Hilbert Earl Jones on Dec. 24, 1956, and he preceded her in death on May 10, 1998. She then married Clarence Bye who preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, – Danny Emmons.

Ida attended Marengo Wesleyan Church and had been a cook at Manchester College in North Manchester. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and the TV show “Golden Girls”.

Ida is survived by three sons, Robert E. Jones, Roann, Ronnie D. Jones, Florence, Ky., and Daniel R. Jones, North Manchester; three daughters, Connie Hart (Joe), Loogootee, Donna Salmon.

Washington, and Michelle Jones, Roann; two brothers, Charles O. Emmons, Dubois, and Richard Emmons, Shoals; a sister, Wilma Darlene Abel, Mitchell; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren Visitation and funeral services were conducted by Pastor Tony Bye on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home, French Lick, with burial to follow in Crystal Community Cemetery.

Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Service, French Lick. Condolences may be made on Facebook page at Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home or at www.brosmer-kemplefuneralhome.com.

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Police and fire reports North Manchester Public Safety Reports

Accident April 21 10:19 a.m. — Vehicles driven by Kevin E. Cooper, 34, Silver Lake and Michael J. Knight, II, 47, Macy collided in the 1700 block of SR 114W. Arrest April 20 1:39 p.m. — Brian D. Buckley, 47, North Manchester was arrested on a warrant for probation violation on domestic battery.

Citation April 14 5:38 p.m. — Rebekah L. Moorman, 40, Warren was cited for false and fictitious vehicle registration.

Fire Runs Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded: April 20 10:52 a.m. — to the 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

Manchester Fire Department responded: April 21 11:33 a.m. — to the 500 block of West 3rd Street for a sparking electrical box.

Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents April 13 12:21 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Brittany R. Townsend, 34, Wabash left the roadway at State Road 15, north of of Division Road, Wabash, striking a fence. Damage up to $25,000.

April 15 7:39 a.m. — Vehicles driven by Carl E. Clevenger, 74, Leesburg and Emily M. Henner, 48, Silver Lake collided at the intersection of Meridian Road and County Road 1500

N in Kosciusko County. Damage up to $50,000.

April 16 12:59 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Barbra L. Morphew, 25, North Manchester struck a deer on CR 200 W near the intersection with CR 400 N, Wabash. Damage up to $10,000.

2:20 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Gary L. Dawson, 73, Roann struck a deer at the intersection of SR 15 and CR 1000 N, Roann. Damage up to $5,000.

April 17 12:08 a.m — A vehicle driven by Jaime R. Ashbrooke, 45, Marion struck a deer on CR 600 S, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500.

11:18.m. — Vehicles driven by Ralph J. Ranck, 71, Urbana and Jordan L. Kline, 30, Wabash collided at the intersection of Huntington and Hegel roads, Lagro.

A passenger in Ranck’s vehicle, Cheryle A. Ranck, 69, was transported to the hospital with a shoulder injury, along with Kline, who complained of knee and foot pain.

Damage up to $50,000.

9:55 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Matthew J. Schoof, 25, Fort Wayne struck a deer on US 24, east of CR 500 E, Lagro. Damage up to $10,000.

April 20 6:31 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Heather L. Oden, 40, Wabash struck a deer at the intersection of CR 500 W and CR 800 N, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500.

5:30 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Savannah Stouffer, 30, Wabash struck a deer at the intersection of CR 400 W and CR 700 N, North Manchester.

Damage up to $5,000.

Arrests April 15 — Cody S. Smith, 27,

Brookston was arrested for reckless driving and possession of marijuana.

April 16 — Travis B.J. Swart, 37, White Pigeon, Mich. was arrested for operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more and driving while suspended with a prior.

April 16 — Travis C. Wood, 33, North Manchester was arrested for violation of a pretrial agreement.

April 16 — Taylor J. Martin, 31, Wabash was arrested for resisting law enforcement.

April 17 — Zachary M. Schuler, 25, Wabash was arrested on two petitions to revoke probation.

April 18 — Bambi D. Baier, 60, North Webster was arrested for failure to appear.

April 18 — Michael L. Pierson, 64, Wabash was arrested for being an habitual traffic violator.

April 19 — Brandon J. Mudd, 36, Wabash was arrested possession of a narcotic drug, possession of a syringe and unlawful possession of a legend drug or precursor.

April 19 — Chadd L. Shumaker, 40, Warsaw was arrested on two petitions to revoke probation for domestic battery.

April 20 — Michelle R. Garcia, 48, Warsaw was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.

April 20 — Cortney N. Elzey, 33, Huntington was arrested on two petitions to revoke probation for dealing methamphetamine.

April 20 — Jessica A. Calhoun, 36, Wabash was arrested for possession of narcotic drug, unlawful possession of a

syringe and unlawful sale of legend drugs.

April 20 — Nicole Y. Shepherd, 35, Rochester was arrested for violating probation.

April 20 — Brian D. Buckley, 47, North Manchester was arrested on a petition to revoke probation.

April 20 — Fatihat A. Q. N. Johnson, 28, Fort Wayne was arrested for failure to appear.

April 21 — Adam. C. McKenzie, 40, Wabash was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance and sex or violent offender in possession of Indiana driver’s license.

April 21 — John M. Green, 65, Wabash was arrested for public intoxication.

April 21 — Joshua J. Masters, 34 was arrested for unlawful possession of a syringe, obstruction of justice and possession of marijuana.

Wabash Police Department Accidents April 19 3:48 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Christopher J. Cameron, 28, Arcadia, Ohio and Jason P. Oprisek, 16, Wabash collided at the intersection of State Road 15 and Chrysler Avenue, Wabash.

Damage up to $2,500.

April 21 7:40 p.m. — Vehicles driven by

Enjoyed traveling July 16, 1960 – April 22, 2022

Sammy O. Smith, 19, Wabash and Lexus M. Howard, 16, North Manchester collided on Cass Street, south of Harrison Avenue, Wabash.

Damage up to $5,000.

April 22 5 p.m. — A vehicle registered to Matthew Haynes, Wabash was struck by an unknown motorist near the intersection of Market and Cass streets, Wabash.

Damage up to $2,500.

Arrests April 18 — Andrew P. Wintz, 38, Lafayette was arrested for fraud and theft.

April 19 — Justin L. Farrer, 32, Marion was arrested for possession of a narcotic drug and unlawful possession of a syringe.

April 19 — Clyde D. Wooten, 62, Marion was arrested for theft and identity deception.

April 19 — Benjamin D. Whitaker, 35, Wabash was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia and resisting law enforcement.

April 19 — Ryan B. Powell, 32, Roann was arrested for public intoxication.

April 20 — Shellby M. Smith, 23, Lagro was arrested for violating probation.

April 24 — Linda S. Penix, 52, Wabash was arrested for failure to

Tywana “Ty” Marks, 61, of LaFontaine, died at 4:03 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born on July 16, 1960, in Huntington, to Walter and Janice (Dials) Dyer.

Ty was a 1978 graduate of Northfield High School. She married Chris Marks on Sept.r 16, 2011, and he survives. She was a member of the Wabash Free Will Baptist Church, and enjoyed traveling, going to concerts, riding her moped, and especially enjoyed her grandchildren.

Ty worked at Burger King and at Kids First Day Care, both of Wabash0 She is survived by husband, Chris Marks of LaFontaine; two children Bobbi Jo (Mike Williams) France of Wabash, and Josh Cash of Lagro; and four grandchildren, Isabelle France, Addison France, Gretta France, and Ella France, all of Wabash.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Rickey Dyer, and her sister, Sherri Kay Bever.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, April 28, 2022, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Burial will be in Speicher Cemetery, Urbana, at a later date. Friends may call 12:30 – 2 p.m.

Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Wabash Free Will Baptist Church.

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

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Citations April 20 — Dennis J. Thrailkill, 48, Lagro, was cited for having an expired license plate.

April 20 — Anna I. Chaplin, 23, Wabash was cited for no operator’s license when requested.

April 20 — Joshua D. Black, 30, Wabash was cited for no operator’s license when requested.

April 23 — Michaleo S. Henson, 35, Bloomington was cited for speed.

April 23 — Baron T. Hedrick, 20, Somerset was cited for excessive smoke and fumes.

April 24 — Christina F. Shrock, 35, Wabash was cited for driving while suspended.

Land Transfers The following land transfers were reported by the Wabash County Recorder’s Office from April 11 to April 14, 2022: Sidney L. Arnett and Barbara A. Arnett, quit claim deed to Sidney L. Arnett, Barbara A. Arnett, Libbia R. Meston and Arnett Family Trust.

Sidney L. Arnett and Barbara A. Arnett, quit claim deed to Sidney L. Arnett, Barbara A. Arnett, Libbia R. Meston and Arnett Family Trust.

David L. Watson, quit claim deed to Andrew C. Daniel.

Graydon J. Holmes, quit claim deed to Guy E. Givens and Janice Givens.

William A. Rauh

and Kristi F. Rauh, warranty deed to Jose R. Nunez Alvarado.

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC., warranty deed to Joshua Ryan Hecox.

Lakeview Mobile Home Park, LLC., warranty deed to Lakeview MHP, LLC. Dueane J. Miclette and Karen R. Miclette, quit claim deed to Gabriel David Miclette.

Harry D. Brickley, quit claim deed to Dr. Harry Brickley Farm Foundation, Inc. Dr. Harry Brickley Farm Foundation, Inc., corporate deed to Airgood Family, LLC. Wabash County Auditor, tax deed to Larry Walk.

Defendant: Richard France.

Evan J. Haynes, warranty deed to Kenneth L. Bailey, II and Christina L. Bailey.

Nancy Ann Snavely, warranty deed to Emilio Mata.

Cheryl K. Working, warranty deed to Jared Michael Haupert and Katherine Marie Haupert.

Ricky G. Owens and Karen S. Owens, quit claim deed to Ryan M. Owens and Adrienne N. Owens.

Jeffrey A. Baker, warranty deed to Eads Real Estate, LLC. Howard A. Lawson, quit claim deed to Howard A. Lawson and Amanda Rice.

Jenifer Yarnelle, quit claim deed to

Jenifer Jo Yarnelle, William Gary Lee and Jenifer Jo Yarnelle Revocable Trust.

Gregory W. Miller, quit claim deed to David E. Wampler.

Jason M. Rhoades, warranty deed to Courtney Okuly.

B & N Real Estate, LLC, Gebhart Properties, LLC. Brian A. Campbell and Pamela B. Campbell, warranty deed to Eric V. Terrell and Jennie Terrell.

Cheryl K. Working, warranty deed to Ashton Moore.

Jan P. Tinkle and Jan L. Tinkle, quit claim deed to Jan P. Tinkle and Jan L. Tinkle 2021 Revocable Trust, Jan P. Tinkle and Jan L. Tinkle.

Susan L. Mattern and Carol O. Buckley, personal deed to Jayne A. Crescimbeni Pierce, Rachel N. Pierce and Megan M. Pierce.

Jared Haupert and Katherine Haupert, warranty deed to Daniel LaSalle and Lorianne LaSalle.

Dewayne E. Miller, warranty deed to Lori Lynn Miller and Teresa King.

Building Permits The Wabash County Plan Commission Office issued the following building permits from April 17, 2022 to April 23, 2022.

Cynthia Hall, pole building Brent and Keisha McKillip, pole buildings

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Lady Knights top Wabash, Manchester Southwood defeated Wabash and Manchester in Three Rivers Conference matches last week.

Southwood 17, Wabash 5 The Southwood softball team set the tone early with five runs in the top of the second inning that led to a 17-5 win at Wabash Monday, April 18.

Rowan Goodpasture led Southwood with three hits, while Allie Haecker, Carley Whitesell, Gracey Swain, Madi Culver, Aaliyah Dyson, and Rylee Thomas all had multiple hits.

For Wabash, Gretta France, Lataya Judy, and Olivia Braun all had multiple hits on the night.

Makenlie Lambert got the win on the mound for Southwood.

Southwood 3, Manchester 1 The Manchester softball team led Southwood 1-0 going into the fourth inning of their Three Rivers Conference game Thursday, April 21, but the Knights scored one run in each of the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings to clinch a 3-1 win.

Southwood pitcher Makenlie Lambert got the win on the mound, striking out four batters.

Lili Combs led the Lady Knights with two hits.

For Manchester, Molly Schannep allowed just four hits and struck out six batters while not allowing an earned run.

Hadley Schannep had four hits to pace Manchester.

Bluffton 10, Wabash 8 The Wabash softball team overcame an 8-0 deficit to tie its game with Bluffton at 8-8 after five innings, but

the Lady Tigers scored two runs in the top of the seventh to pull out a 10-8 win over the Lady Apaches.

Ella Hartley led Wabash at the plate going 3-4 with one RBI, while Maddie French was 3-5 with RBI, and Charity France and Ceyonna Hubbard each had one hit.

Tippecanoe Valley 13, Wabash 3 The Lady Apaches lost to Tippecanoe Valley Wednesday, April 20.

French, Olivia Braun, and Hartley each drove in one run, while Montana Judy and Gretta France each had one hit.

Wabash at FW Northside Wabash split a double-header with Fort Wayne Northside Saturday, April 23.

The Lady Apaches won the first game 11-5 before dropping the second 184.

In the first game, Wabash turned a 11 tie into a 10-2 lead with four runs in the third inning and five in the fourth, to pull away for the win.

Montana Judy led Wabash with three hits, three runs, and one RBI, while Hubbard and Charity France each had two hits and two RBIs, and Braun had two hits and one RBI, with French knocking in one run.

Lataya Judy got the win, giving up three runs and striking out 10 batters.

It was all Northside in the second game as they scored 18 runs in four innings to the 18-4 win.

Hubbard and Gretta France each had one hit for Wabash.

Eastbrook 13, Southwood 3 Southwood fell behind 8-0 after two

innings and weren’t able to push back against Eastbrook in a 13-3 loss Tuesday, April 19.

Rowan Goodpasture led Southwood with two hits and one RBI, while Madi Culver and Meredith Norman each had one hit and one RBI, and Allie Haecker and Gracey Swan each had one hit.

Eastern 30, Southwood 1 Eastern scored seven runs in each of the first and second innings and 10 in the third in a 301 win over the Lady Knights.

Goodpasture, Rylee Thomas, and Combs each had one hit with Combs driving in the only run.

Southwood vs.

Fremont (DH) Fremont got the best of Southwood with two wins Saturday, April 23, 13-6 and 11-3.

Norman led the Lady Knights with three hit and one RBI, while Combs drove in three runs on two hits, with Haecker and Mckenna Younce each driving in a run.

In a closer second game, Southwood hung around, trailing 2-1 after three innings, but Fremont scored nine runs in the next three for the win.

Goodpasture led Southwood with two RBIs on two hits, and Kinsley Miller drove in one run. Haecker, Katelyn Ranck, Thomas, and Whitesel each had one hit.

Winamac 13, Northfield 2 Winamac scored four runs in each of the first three innings to pull away with a 13-2 win over Northfield Monday, April 18.

Ainsley Dale, Kirsten Rife, Emily

Southwood pitcher Makenlie Lambert delivers a pitch in the Lady Knight's win over Manchester Thursday, April 21. Photo by Eric Christiansen Pennington, Ella Hunter, and Crysta Kowalczuk each had one hit for the Lady Norse.

Hunter took the loss on the mound.

Northfield 12, Southern Wells 8 The Northfield softball team outlasted Southern Wells in a 12-8 win Tuesday, April 19.

Northfield took a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning only to see the hosts score five in the bottom of the inning and pull away with the win.

Kowalczuk had five hits and scored

five runs to lead Northfield. Hunter and Dale each had two hits and two RBIs, while Pennington had three RBIs and one hit.

Emma Warnock pitched 5 2/3 innings, striking out three and giving up five hits.

Maconaquah 8, Northfield 1 The Lady Norse didn’t have an answer for Maconaquah in an 8-1 loss to the Lady Braves Wednesday night, April 20.

Ava Copeland drove in

Northfield’s only run and had two hits on the night.

Hunter and Alex Cartwright both had two hits, while Jaycie Krom and Kowalczuk each had one hit.

Caston 12, Northfield 1 Northfield didn’t have an answer for Caston in a 12-0 loss to the Comets Friday, April 22.

Kowalczuk had Northfield’s only hit on the night while Layne Fields took the loss on the mound.

Adams Central 12, Manchester 2

Manchester led its game with Adams Central 2-1 going into the bottom of the fifth inning before the hosts took control of the game to run away with a 12-2 win.

Paxton Baker led Manchester with three hits and two runs scored.

Manchester at Columbia City (DH) The Manchester softball team had a rough day Saturday with a doubleheader loss at Columbia City, 11-0, and 15-0.

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First Friday to honor graduates Downtown Wabash, Inc. is hosting May’s First Friday with a special feature on graduating seniors and sidewalk sales.

May’s First Friday is on May 6 from 5-8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Businesses will feature special discounts for graduating seniors in anticipation of upcoming gradua-

tion ceremonies and open houses.

Celebrate your local senior with a custom sidewalk cling on the sidewalks in Downtown, with orders available online at DowntownWabash. org.

During the event, Miami Street in Downtown Wabash will feature a street festival atmos-

phere.

Guests can expect food trucks, familyfriendly activities, street vendors and more. Downtown will be buzzing with activities including a sold-out event at Eagles Theatre, restaurant specials and latenight shopping until 8 p.m.

Sidewalk sales will make its

springtime debut at May’s First Friday and run through Saturday, May 7.

Businesses located within Downtown Wabash will host their own specials on the sidewalks outside of their business.

Anything from boutique clothing, home decor and specialty gifts

could be available from the businesses at special prices.

Hours during sidewalk sales will vary by business.

Downtown Wabash First Fridays are sponsored by Crossroads Bank, Beacon Credit Union, 95.9 KISS FM, Wabash County Museum and Pettit Printing.

Training planned for Mississinewa triathlon in.gov Mississinewa Lake is located at 4673 S. 625E. Peru, 46970.

In another matter, on May 14, from 1 - 4 p.m. at Salamonie’s Interpretive Center, a program to help learn how to ID native plants during all seasons will take place. The workshop is expected to last approximately three hours and will be held rain or shine.

Our 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 – and learn why supporting native plants is important.

The focus will be on wildflowers and ephemerals.

The cost is 10 per person.

Advance registration is required by calling 260-468-2127.

This workshop is supported by Indiana DNR and Upper Wabash Invasive Networks.

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

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

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

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

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A baseball town ... in a basketball state Wabash has always been considered a baseball town – and for good reasons.

It all started in 1983 when the Wabash Little League All-Stars won the first of three state championships. They also won state crowns in 1986 and 1988.

But we’ll save that column for another day.

The year 1986 is also when the Wabash Apaches of Chris Rood won the IHSAA baseball state championship when there was just one class.

In 1998, the IHSAA went to four classes for its baseball tournament.

Since then, Northfield captured two 2A championships (2001 and 2012) and a runnerup spot (2013), Manchester grabbed a 2A crown (2002) and Southwood took 1A runner-up honors in 2003.

Now I know what you’re saying. How does Wabash get credit for what Northfield and Southwood (two Metropolitan School District schools) and Manchester do on the diamond?

Well, for Manchester we really can’t. But, most of the players from Northfield and Southwood played Little League and Babe Ruth baseball in Wabash. And I know that for a fact because I either coached some of them or coached against a bunch of them.

Then Jack Rupley, the coach of the Manchester Squires for the past 24 years informed me that some of his players had participated in the Wabash programs.

So there!!

Rupley, currently in his last season as head coach, was at the helm in 2002 when Manchester won its state title.

County Sports Legends Where are they today?

By Roy Church And Tony Uggen, who coached four Northfield teams into the Final Four, is now the head baseball coach and athletic director at Blackford High School, his alma mater.

And they are best of friends. “We stay in touch, talk about our teams and share grandkids stories,” Rupley said. And they are scheduled for a doubleheader against each other on May 14 at Blackford.

In 2001, Northfield defeated Speedway, 4-2, to win the 2A crown.

The Norse finished 28-5; Speedway 23-9.

His aces on the mound were Jason Stanley (16-0) and Shawn Smith (11-4).

Uggen recalled that the Norse were losing, 5-2, to North Miami in the sectional opener.

“Outfielder Michael Galley threw out a runner at home late in the game, we score four runs, wins 6-5 and go on to win state.”

The following year, Manchester toppled No. 3 Batesville, 9-8, for the 2A championship. The Squires finished 1416; Batesville 27-5.

The Squires, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their win this year, scored six runs in the bottom of the first inning, a state record at the time.

Later, Rupley recalled, Josh Staton got a doubleplay in the fifth to get out of a jam and, in the seventh and last inning, with one out, catch-

er Dustin Simcoe picked a runner off first base and pitcher Todd Dale struck out the last batter for the victory.

“The runner on first got back to the bag in time,” Rupley said, “but his hand was on the first baseman’s foot – not the bag.”

And one year later, Southwood, coached by Kevin Yenna, lost to Tecumseh, 7-4, in the 1A title game.

The Knights finished 24-6; Tecumseh 16-12.

Northfield reached the Final Four in 2008 before falling to Hammond Noll, 4-2, in the championship game at semi-state. “That team was very good, but I felt they really overachieved. Bryce Shafer and Josh Wilcox were our 12,” Uggen said.

In 2012, the Norse downed Evansville Mater Dei, 3-2.

Uggen & Co. finished 29-5-1; Mater Dei 18-14-1. One year later, Northfield lost to South Spencer by the same score. The Norse finished 29-4; South Spencer 23-8.

Ryan Keaffaber, son of Randy Keaffaber, who pitched on the 1983 Wabash LL state champions, and grandson of Ron Keaffaber, who managed that squad, was the Northfield ace. He was 16-0 in 2012 and 13-2 in 2013 and had a career mark of 48-4. Both Ryan and Randy played at Indiana State University.

And, if that’s not enough dominance on the field, how about this off the diamond? After Wabash’s Chris Hollingshead won the IHSAA’s Mental Attitude Award in 1986, Manchester’s Drew Walters won the 2A award in 2002, Southwood’s Colby Halderman won the 1A award in 2003, Northfield’s Hunter

Wells won the award in 2012 and Ryan Keaffaber won it in 2013. Not bad, huh?!

After playing baseball for the Bruins, a Central Indiana Conference school, for four years, Uggen graduated in 1983 after helping the Bruins to the championship game at semi-state and went on to Taylor University to play baseball and graduate in 1988. He earned a Masters in Secondary Education at Indiana-Purdue, Fort Wayne, and his K-12 principal’s license through Indiana Wesleyan University.

Uggen, who has submitted his resignation as AD at Blackford, coached baseball at Northfield for 20 seasons, was AD for 10 years and head football coach for four years. He taught U.S. History at Northfield for 11 years. He is in his ninth year at Blackford.

He served as an assistant football coach at Northfield from 1991 to 1997 and head coach from 1998-2000, was offensive coordinator for a few years under John Diener and returned as head coach in 2012 before turning the program over to the current head coach, Brandon Baker.

A member of the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association (IHSBCA), Uggen’s credentials are impressive: Overall record going into this (his 28th) season was 488-295 – 404-177 (70%) at Northfield and 84-118 at Blackford.

At Northfield, his teams won 20-plus games in 12 of his 20 seasons, won 13 Three Rivers Conference titles, seven sectional crowns, four regionals, two

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semi-states, made the Final Four four times, was runnerup once and won two state 2A championships.

His last 12 Norse teams averaged 22 wins per season.

While at Northfield, he coached six North All-Stars, 15 AllState players and had 20 players go on to compete at the next level.

Shafer was drafted Twice he was named IHSBCA 2A Coach of the Year and seven times was District Coach of the Year. He coached the North All-Stars in 2006 and has served on numerous IHSBCA committees.

In his first year at Blackford (2014), his team went 1414, ending an eightyear stretch of losing seasons for the Bruins. In 2017, the team went 17-14 and won the school’s first sectional in any sport since 2009. In 2019, the Bruins were 1911.

Is it no surprise Uggen comes from a baseball family?

His great-grandfather, Billy Mills, coached the Hartford City Merchants back in the ‘20s and ‘30s, and coached the Zollner Pistons baseball team in Fort Wayne in the 1910s. His dad and his uncle both coached.

Uggen’s most exciting win?

“Beating No. 1 Northwestern, 3-1, in the regional final in 2001,” he said. “Shawn Smith threw 169 pitches and struck out 16 just three days after pitching in the sectional championship.”

Uggen praised the Wabash Little League and Babe Ruth programs for their contributions to his teams’ success and made it a point to start a middle school baseball program at Blackford when he got there.

Rupley is homegrown. He played baseball four years for Karl Merritt and graduated in 1975. After player Rupley and the Squires lost to Tippecanoe Valley in the sectional final that year, Merritt turned the reins over to Ron Eberly, who coached into the late ‘80s.

Greg Carter, another former player, took over then and Rupley joined on as JV coach in 1989.

Eberly came back in 1993. Rupley stayed on and took over as head coach in 1999.

In his 24 years as head coach, the head of maintenance for Manchester Community Schools (31 years)

has won four Three Rivers Conference championships, three sectionals, two regionals and a state crown. As a player, he was a two-time runner-up in the Northern Lakes Conference and runner-up in the 1975 sectional.

“I’ve had a lot of great kids,” Rupley said, “and not just players. A lot of them were role players. We had a great ride (in 2002).

They did all the work; I just rode their backs.

“We had a losing record. We had lost nine games by one or two runs,” he recalled. “Then it all came together in the tournament.”

In conclusion, Billy Mills (Uggen’s great-grandfather) apparently had heard about Wabash being a baseball town more than 100 years ago.

According to one of Uggen’s cousins, Mills recruited all over the area in his Model T Ford for his Zollner Pistons, but “specifically mentioned Wabash.”

Thanks, Tony, for that little tidbit.

P.S. As of Saturday, Blackford was 5-6 this season and Manchester was 2-5. ___ Roy Church can be reached at roy.church14@gmail .com

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Squires top Knights, 8-6 Manchester defeated Southwood in the only game between Wabash County Schools, while Wabash four games, and Northfield split a doubleheader.

Manchester 8, Southwood 6 The Manchester baseball team scored seven runs in the first two innings and held off Southwood in an 8-6 win over the Knights Thursday, April 21.

Evan Martynowicz got the win on the mound, pitching six innings, giving up seven hits and four runs, while striking out three batters.

Gavin Martin led the Squires at the plate with two hits, while Garrett Sites, Justin Hall, and Martynowicz each had one hit and one RBI. Blayne Hamilton took the loss for the Knights, giving up seven runs on four hits and recording one strikeout.

Mo Lloyd led Southwood at the plate going 4-4 with three RBIs, while Hamilton was 2-3 with one RBI, and Joey Bland went 1-4 with one RBI. Wabash 13, Elwood 3 The Wabash Apaches started strong and finished strong in a 13-3 win over Elwood in six innings Tuesday, April 19.

The Apaches scored five runs in the bottom of the first inning and three in the second to take control of the game and cruised to the win.

Colten Learned drove in three runs for the Apaches on two hits, while Jared Brooks, Antonio Grant, and Blake Smith each drove in two runs, and Justin Booth, Keaton Fields, and Brayten Eis each

had one RBI. Learned got the win on the mound with a complete game, giving up nine hits and striking out two batters.

Wabash 4, Tippecanoe Valley 3 In a low-scoring contest, the Apaches scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh for a walk-off 4-3 win over Tippecanoe Valley Wednesday night, April 20.

Chayden Beeks got the completegame win on the mound, giving up three runs on 10 hits, and struck out eight Vikings.

Tait reached base twice, both on doubles, while Andrew Dillon, Beeks, and Trevor Daughtry each had one hit and one RBI, and Smith drove in one run.

Wabash 6, Madison-Grant 4 The Apaches scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning to win a come-frombehind game at Madison-Grant Friday, April 22, 6-4.

Madison-Grant led 4-1 through five innings but Wabash added a run in the sixth before taking over in the seventh.

Dillon and Beeks each drove in two runs, while Tait added an RBI for the Apaches.

Dillon got the complete-game win on the mound, giving up eight hits and striking out five batters.

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Eastbrook (DH) The Apaches split a doubleheader with Eastbrook Saturday, April 23.

Wabash took a 7-1 lead after two innings and held on for the 7-6 win.

Learned got the win on the mound, going three innings, giving up seven hits and five runs, striking out three, and

Manchester shortstop Ethan Hendrix fields a ground ball as Darson Bradley (26) backs him up in the Squires' win over Southwood Thursday, April 21. Photo by Eric Christiansen Daughtry pitched the last four innings, giving up two hits and one run, striking out two.

Learned led the Apaches with two hits, while Brooks, Booth, Fields, and Daughtry each had one RBI. In another close game, Eastbrook scored four runs in the last two innings to turn a 6-4 deficit into an 8-6 win.

Beeks drove in two runs with two hits, while Brooks, Booth, and Smith each had two hits in the game.

Booth pitched five innings, giving up five four runs on five hits, striking out six, while Daughtry took the loss in relief, pitching two innings and giving up four runs on five hits, striking out one.

Southern Wells 10, Southwood 3 The Southwood Knights lost to Southern Wells 10-3 Tuesday night, April 19.

Blayne Hamilton led the Knights at the plate, driving all three runs and went 3-3 on the night.

Joey Bland and Jarrett Craft each had one hit.

Ryan Deeter,

Bland, and Jaret Denny each pitched with Denny Striking out eight batters in 3 1/2 innings.

Southwood at Oak Hill (DH) The Knights lost two games at Oak Hill Saturday, April 23, falling 9-5 in the first game and 24-12 in the second.

Oak Hill took a 60 lead after four innings before Southwood cut the lead to 6-3, but it wasn’t enough as the Eagles added three more runs in the sixth inning.

Luke Pershing and Lloyd each had two hits with Pershing driving in a run, while Bland and Blayne Hamilton each had one RBI with one hit.

Oak Hill poured it on in the second game, scoring eight runs in the first two innings before

scoring 13 in the third inning to take a 21-2 lead.

The Knights scored six runs in the fifth inning and four more in the sixth but it wasn’t enough for a comeback.

Lloyd, Bland, and Jaron Craft each had two hits, with Lloyd driving in three runs and Bland Craft earning two RBIs each.

Maconaquah 9, Northfield 8 The Northfield Norse lost a heartbreaker Wednesday night, April 20, falling to Maconaquah 9-8 in in a road conference loss.

Reese Rosen led the Norse with three hits, including a home run, with five RBIs and three runs scored.

Jacob Snyder had two hits and two runs, while Bryce Smith added a 2-

run home run for Northfield.

Northfield at Prairie Heights (DH) Northfield split a doubleheader with Prairie Heights Saturday, April 23.

The Norse edged Prairie Heights 6-4 in the first game.

The teams were tied 2-2 heading into the fifth inning before the

Norse scored two runs in the fifth and two more in the seventh to grab the win.

Truman went seven innings on the mound, giving up 11 hits and striking out four.

Northfield’s comeback attempt in the second game fell short in a 9-8 loss.

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Easter egg hunt winners announced

The winners from the Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Lagro Park Board and Lagro United Methodist Church are as follows: 0-3 years of age: first place – Willa Sinclair; second place – Tilly Couch.

4-6 years of age: first place – Brooks Lehner; second place – Zoe Couch.

7-10 years of age: first place – Mivanda; second place – Colton Rice.

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 Wisniewski’s sermon for May 1 is “Don’t Make Me Angry. You Wouldn’t Like Me When I’m Angry!” based on James 1:19-20. There is also a carry-in

meal after the service, with a guest speaker. Everyone is invited for prayer and Bible study every Wednesday evening in May at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00

a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday. The speaker for May 1 is Robert Karst.

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.

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you 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.

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 current school year. It will resume in the fall with the new school year.

Parents who have questions can contact the church at lagroumchurch@g mail.com. Start planning now to attend Vacation Bible School on June 20-24 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

A Northfield student group in Mrs. Dyson’s Human

and Social Services class is currently working on a student-led service project. They are teaming up with the LIFE Center in Wabash to do a drive for needed supplies. The LIFE Center is a nonprofit organization serving Wabash County and surrounding areas.

All their services are made through donations from individuals, churches, and organizations who care about helping women and families. The LIFE Center is in need of: Large size diapers 4, 5, and 6 (and pull-ups), Wipes, Baby wash/shampoo, and Diaper rash cream. The drive will continue through May 6.

Drop off items in the front office and in Mrs. Dyson’s room (112).

This year’s prom for Northfield’s students will be on

New support group to begin Mom of an Addict Support Group begins May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Congregational Christian Church located at 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester.

Is your child or loved one battling alcohol or drug addiction? Is a family member in recovery? Did you lose someone to this horrible disease? Connect with families who understand. Our weekly meetings have educational and support components.

The group will address topics like: the science behind the disease, types of drugs, setting healthy boundaries, types of treatment, communication, self-care, co-occurring disorders, or relapse and ending the stigma.

We also invite guest speakers to address other spe-

cific topics or to share their recovery experiences. At our meetings, you are surrounded by other parents and families who have children (or other loved ones) currently in active addiction, are incarcerated due to substance use, in recovery or have lost their child (or other loved ones) to this horrible disease. Mom of an Addict is open to all family members or friends with loved ones who are struggling. For more information

visit www.themomofanaddict.org.

FESTIVAL BRING NEW MUSIC TO MU: The Manchester New Music Festival will be held at Manchester University on May 6 and 7. The festival will present five free concerts of contemporary classical music by more than 30 composers from all over the United States. It will include music for a variety of instrumentation and media such as chamber music, solo and electroacoustic works.

The featured performer is four-time Grammy Awardwinning cellist Nick Photinos.

Each concert program will be comprised of new works by composers, most of whom will be at the festival. All concerts are in Grace

Wine Recital Hall in Otho Winger Hall. Festival Schedule: Concert 1: Solo, chamber and electroacoustic music at 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 6. Program will feature a mix of chamber music including trumpet, soprano, piano and oboe as well as electroacoustic compositions.

Concert 2: Solo, chamber and electroacoustic music at 7 p.m. May 6.

Program will feature a variety of chamber and electroacoustic works including compositions for solo cello performed by Nick Photinos.

Concert 3: Solo, chamber and electroacoustic music at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7. Program will feature a mix of chamber music including violin, piano, viola as well as electroacoustic compositions.

Concert 4: Solo, chamber and electroacoustic works at 3:30 p.m. May 7.

Concert 5: Music program for solo cello and electronics featuring Photinos is 7 p.m.

May 7. The festival will also include an electroacoustic listening room running continuously and a Saturday afternoon workshop session with Nick Photinos.

Those with questions can contact Tim Reed at tmreed@manchester.edu. Reed, theory and composition coordinator in the Manchester University Music Department, is himself a composer of acoustic, electroacoustic and film music. The Manchester New Music Festival is made possible by the Joyce and Wil Nolen Music Fund.

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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 $25.00.

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 Bobby Lee Bice and Mildred Strange.

Lagro Happy Birthdays: May 1 – Trudy Walker; May 4 – Carol Good.

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

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

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

third grade class found to be very cool.

Mrs. Riggle’s class is proud of what they have done for the program. Mrs. Riggle’s class of 21 kids and Sharp Creek was very happy they helped the Urbana Lions Club on this project. The Sharp Creek School stated they enjoyed this fund raising event.

They are looking forward to maybe working with the Urbana Lions Club on future fund raising activities. The Urbana Lions Club would like to thank Sharp Creek School, the winning third grade class and all the others who made donation for this worthy cause.

Don’t forget: The Urbana Yoke

Parish Church and the Outreach Committee will be hosting a blood drive on May 4, 2022. You can call 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter: urbanalion to make your appointment.

Please come and give as donations are very much needed. Blood is in a short supply and blood donors of all types are needed to replenish the shortage. This is a major life saving item that hospitals and emergency use every day. If you can give, give often.

The Urbana Free Senior Dinner is scheduled for May 15, 2022. This activity will be held at the Urbana Community Building starting at 4 p.m. and will be served inside. The Urbana Lions are asking those who would like to attend to please notify anyone who had lived in Urbana and moved away to let them know they are invited as well.

Lion Bonita Snell needs to know approximately how

North Manchester University’s third such festival.

FARMER’S MARKET OPEN MAY 7: The North Manchester Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. until noon. The market will be located at Ogan’s Landing on S. Mill St. down the street from the Covered Bridge.

Parking will be in the gravel lot with Handicap parking beside the market (watch for signs).

Following the market, vendors will have a meeting to organize the coming market year.

“STAMP OUT HUNGER” ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE: The annual Letter Carriers “Stamp Out

Hunger” Food Drive will take place on Saturday, May 14. If you would like to participate, collect and bag healthy nonperishable items and place them near your mailbox prior to the time when your mail normally arrives. Suggested items include meats, soup, fruit, juice, vegetables, and peanut butter. This event collects thousands of pounds of food which goes to the N. M. Food Pantry.

DRIVE THRU FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the

many will be attending. PLEASE RSVP, call Bonita at 260-774-3665. The meal will be presented by the Urbana Lions Club and will be of the Depression Era but, with a twist. It is my belief that this meal will top them all. Come and enjoy reminiscing with others from Urbana and enjoy an outstanding meal.

Condolences Kathy BarkerRowe’s family and friends from the Urbana Community.

Prayer concerns: Marilyn Karns and family, Julie Miller, John Eltzroth, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Duane Wagner, Kim and Brian Frank, Nancy Christie, Larry Meyer, 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 any-

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Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street.

Guests should drive up in front of the Zion Lutheran Church for pickup.

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 12 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.

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 is noon Wednesday.

Sharp Creek’s K-Kids standing and sitting in front of the stuffed animals and plaques that the Leader Dog School sent them on April 14, 2022. one would like to have their name added or removed from prayer concerns, please contact me.

The Urbana Lions Club met April 11. The meeting was started in the usual manor with the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of “America.” Before the club addressed the agenda, the club was visited by a guest, her name is Shawnte Frieden. She is the local Director of Youth Baseball.

Shawnte explained how she visited the Urbana Baseball field before the meeting and noticed how nice it had become.

She proceeded with the question to the

club, do you have a Youth Baseball Program? Almost all of the Lion members said no, not for three years.

The members also stated that they held signups but only received one or two youths and last year, not a one signed up. Shawnte then stated what she had in mind for Urbana, Roann, Lagro and several other small communities around the area.

She explained how she wants to address the issue of small communities not being able to have a baseball program for lack of youth.

She expressed a deep concern. She stated some ideas she wants to imple-

ment for the year 2023 in hopes that these will help smaller communities obtain a baseball program.

The Urbana Lions will always maintain the ballpark and we will keep our fingers crossed. To bring back youth baseball into Urbana would be a blessing.

The club proceeded with the rest of the agenda after thanking Shawnte Fredrieden for making the presentation on Youth Baseball Program.

The Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on April 20. 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, Peggy Dilling, Steve Gilbert and Pat McNabney.

Come on down and join in on the fun.

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

Final plans in place for Roann alumni event Final plans have been made for Roann School Alumni Banquet on May 13. It will be held at Walk by Faith Church, 515 South Chippewa Street, Roann.

Open to anyone who attended Roann, whether high school, junior high, or elementary. Doors will open at 5pm and dinner will be served at 6:30pm.

Cost per person will be $20. Phone your reservations to the following people: Ray Meyer, President, 574-4530394; Roger Meyer, Vice President, 260571-1925; Von Krom, Secretary &

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

Leader Dog Foundation has been around for over 70 years and has helped hundreds of deaf, hard of hearing and vision impaired people. The Leader Dog program has sent to Sharp Creek School, documentation, stuffed animal figures, pictures with the puppies names, a sponsor certificate for each puppy, plaques and a letter thanking Mrs. Riggle’s class for their collection of the funds.

All of this documentation is to commemorate the accomplishment the class had in acquiring the most funds for the Leader Dog Program. Back in January of this year, the Urbana Lions and Sharp Creek School combined forces to raise funds for this program. With the help of the kids, parents, teachers, businesses, other organizations and other donations raised over $2,000 plus. This was enough funds to sponsor several puppies which the

URBANA

Leader Dog group honors Sharp Creek K-Kids

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

Treasurer, 765-4803125. Arrangement have been made for the alumni to tour the Stockdale Mill starting at 4pm for those who would like to. There is no charge but donations are accepted.

LIONS CLUB 2022-2023 Calendars: Changes need to be turned in by May 1

for the Roann Lions Club Community Calendar. To have your birthday and/or anniversary on the calendar, we ask that you buy a Lions Club calendar. If your child no longer lives in your household, please take their name off unless they buy a calendar, since we pay for each name printed. As with everything else, the cost has gone up quite a bit so we will be raising the prices of our calendar this year.

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Youngsters await the start of the Easter egg hunt in Roann. Photo provided

Roann news ing a calendar.

THE ANNUAL Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, April 16.

We had approximately 40 children who participated.

We would like to thank the parents who helped with the line division of ages so children stayed in their “egg hunting” area. Thank you to Carol Long and LuAnn Layman for their organization of this fun event for the children in the Roann area. And a special thank you to Janet Shoue for once again providing those delicious monster cookies.

PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of The Roann United Methodist Church sermon for May 3 will be from Colossians 3:1-4 titled “Living a God-Centered Life”. Holy Communion will be celebrated and offering for our missionaries will be taken up. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9am.

RABER’S KOUNTRY KITCHEN will be having a Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 7, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. or when the food is gone. The location is on St. Rd. 19 north of Gilead. The meal will be grilled pork chop sandwich, choice of potato salad or macaroni salad, and water. This is carryout only. Roann Lions Club will be serving the meal. It will be a freewill donation for the meal to the Roann Lions Club. Cash only.

ROANN COMMUNITY Heritage is having their public meeting on May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Roann Town Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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 3:30 p.m. in the Church of Christ of Wabash. If you have any

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questions, please contact Donna at 260-782-2160.

UPCOMING DATES: April 28 – Happy Homemakers, 50 East (Josiah White), 11 a.m.; May 5 – Roann Lions Club, Town Hall, 7 p.m.; May 12 – RCH Public Meeting, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.; 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, Jim Huffman, Larry Meyer, Nolan Vigar and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all!

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: None CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: April 30 – Jarrett McWhirt and Marie Krom; May 2 – Donna Deck; May 3 – Jaycie Krom.

PASTOR ROB Mace Thoughts for the Week: The account of the cross is usually focused on Jesus and rightfully so. But there were three men on the cross and they all stood for something very significant. In this world, there are all types of people who reflect the views of those on the cross. Some mock faith and call it weak and useless, while others confess faith and desire God’s compassion and grace, while others walk in faith even in the midst of trouble.

The first criminal heard Jesus call out to His heavenly father to forgive those who put them on the cross.

He mocked Jesus telling him that if he was the Messiah that he should save himself and the two criminals. He wanted Jesus to prove himself.

People who mock faith want proof, but even when the evidence is there, they

reject it. We live in a world that makes jokes about faith and belittles those who walk in faith. They have no time or desire to commit themselves to follow anything but their own desires.

The other criminal challenged the one who mocked Jesus and warned against not fearing God, especially when one was facing death. Death usually brings one to consider their very soul and the life to come. Death is serious.

Many a conversion has happened on the death bed. He confessed that he and the other criminal were guilty and deserved to die for their crimes but that Jesus didn’t.

Confession means to agree with. We, as sinners, must come to the place where we confess Jesus is Lord and believe in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The other man on the cross walked in faith.

Earlier in this passage, Jesus asked his father to keep him from this death and pain of paying the sin for all mankind. God the Father planned to send Jesus, his son, to pay the penalty of sin for all mankind. Jesus’ worst pain came in mankind’s sin placed upon him.

Because Jesus died and paid that penalty, the one criminal who confessed to Jesus went to paradise when he died.

Each one of these men represents you and me. We either mock the faith or walk in our own wisdom or we confess Jesus as Lord and allow His wisdom to guide and direct us in this life. Man’s wisdom leads to destruction and eternal separation from God. God’s wisdom leads to life eternal which leads to peace and joy. Accept his gift today and live life abundantly.

LaFontaine/Libe rty Volunteer Fire Department is looking for candidates who are eager to give back and make a difference. Do you want an opportunity to get more involved in your community?

Contact the LaFontaine Fire Department at 765981-4000 and leave a message or ask any firefighter for info.

Thank you.

LAFONTAINE LIONS on Saturday May 21 from 4-7 p.m. will be having a Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich meal. Keep watching this column for more update on this.

LAFONTAINE TOWN RUMMAGE SALE will be coming again on July 15 and 16. A BIG Thank you to Samantha Harden to oversee this again this year.

Face book her to get on the list.

Be sure and mark your calendars and start getting ready to sale them items you no longer need, so someone who might need them can get them at a good price. I will have the list in this column when the date is here.

JOSIAH WHITES: Each month staff are nominated based upon how they demonstrated our Core Values and How We Behave by being humble, effective, missiondriven, Christian, professional, and resilient to the highest level!

March’s Employee of the Month is...Drum Roll Please... Leah Clifton!

Behavior being recognized: Professional, Resilient, Effective, Mission-driven “Leah assisted the Family Teachers in an escalated situation. She also assisted in debriefing staff and students and checked

in with everyone involved.”

Congratulations, Leah, and all nominated staff members!

TOWN OF LAFONTAINE Utility Dept has an opening for a Utility Assistant.

This is a full-time position with benefits. Must be 18.

Please stop in the Town Hall Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see job details and fill out an application.

TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY We will be hosting a Mother’s Day Craft here at the Library on May 3rd at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $3/person and is available to all ages. Participants will be painting small terracotta pots and then planting marigolds or zinnias, making the perfect gift for your mother!

Let us know if you would like to join us for this fun craft by either messaging, calling, or stopping by.

SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Special Education Stephanie Willmert was featured on the school’s Facebook page during Teacher Tuesday.

“My ‘why’ is to be a support for kids who need one,” she said. “I’m required to do the paperwork, write goals, check grades, etc., but the reason I do this job is to be someone they can rely on.

“I want them to know I’m here for them if they need to talk, if they need to vent, if they

need advice, help with homework, or just need a pencil. I want to be their constant and safe place throughout their junior high/high school years. I want them to know that they have someone who cares about them consistently through whatever difficulties may or may not be happening. My goal is to be the person who cares, understands, and works hard for their emotional and educational needs.”

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.

Organizers will be recognizing the Classes of 1940, 1941, 1942, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1960, 1961, 1962, King Gyros is no longer catering. The 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. The group has 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.

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LaFontaine news JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL This week/s Knight of the Week is Olivia Ranck. She is a seventh grader her at Southwood! Her least favorite school lunch is quesadilla, and her dream college is Purdue University.

If one song could play all day it would be “Reckless Love.”

LAFONTAINE HISTORY TOURS May 7, 2022 are at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. the tours will begin

and end at the Parker Store. Signup sheets at the store with first come, first serve.

The LaFontaine Methodist Church is offering the use of their bus to the History Club. Free Will Donation Please give generously to help pay for the gas and use of the bus. Please come and join us on this day of History.

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the Lion Room at the LaFontaine Community Building. Diana Health has volunteered to furnish the snack at Veterans Coffee and Snack on Friday May 13.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kellie Ridgeway, Troy Sellers April 28, Brendan Ridgeway, Diana Heath, Leonard Wynk April 29, Jeni Friedersdorf April 30, Brady Swain, Gary Adkins, Sally Stanley, Julie Craig

May 2, Larry Drook, Boots Jack, Liam Carpenter, Tammie White May 3, Hannah Lengel May 4, Brenda Wolf, Brad Crump May 5 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Rex and Melissa Perlich April 28, Rayn and Gena Smith May 1 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.co m or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

Josiah White’s cuts ribbon for Recovery Services program Josiah White’s had a ribbon cutting on its Wabash Campus on Friday, April 22, at 10:45 a.m. to celebrate the launch of its new Recovery Services program in partnership with Parkview Behavioral Health Institute.

Speakers included Ron Evans, President and CEO of Josiah White’s, Matt Riggle, VP and Executive Director of Josiah White’s Recovery Services, and Tom Allman, Clinical Programs Manager at Parkview Behavioral Health Institute.

In the past couple years, Josiah White’s has experienced a significant increase in requests from parents who have a child struggling with a substance use disorder.

Parkview Behavioral Health Institute also approached Josiah White’s about their need for a residential recovery program for youth to come to following medical detox.

With Parkview’s support, Josiah White’s began taking active steps to make such a program a reality.

On March 28, Josiah White’s

program which specifically serves adolescents and their families who are being impacted by a substance use disorder.

“Josiah White’s is honored and humbled to serve the needs of young people whose lives are being impacted by addiction.” said Riggle.

“It will be our privilege to partner

out Indiana as well as those who have courageously worked their own recovery to walk beside these young people as they begin their journey toward physical, emotional, and spiritual healing,” he continued.

The Recovery Services team’s desire is to meet young people where they are,

worth, and enable them to discover the new possibilities that come from the courage to choose recovery.

To make a referral to Josiah White’s Recovery Services program, contact Katie Davidson, Recovery Services Intake Coordinator at katie.davidson@wh itesrfs.org or by calling 260-563-1158

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Metal Source buys Huntington company Metal Source, a subsidiary of Gebhart Holdings, has acquired the assets of Huntington Aluminum, a metals recycling facility located in Huntington. This will serve as the sixth overall Metal Source location and the fourth processing facility.

The new Huntington location will receive upgrades that include improvements to equipment, buildings, and infrastructure.

Metal Source will continue to keep the facility operational and plans to have improvements complete by the spring of 2023.

When fully opera-

tional this location will employ around sixty people and will recycle approximately 100 million pounds of aluminum scrap annually.

“We are excited to announce our new location in Huntington. We look forward to the improvements we plan to make to the facility and to the growth and additional capacity this will bring to Metal Source,” Gebhart Holdings CEO Benjamin Gebhart

said.

Metal Source is an entity of Gebhart Holdings, a privately held corporation headquartered in Wabash. It aims to offer products, solutions, and resources at the highest level to each of the industries that they participate in. Gebhart Holdings business divisions include recycling; logistics; food and beverage; and supply and distribution.

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Mike Olinger Sales Representative

Cell 574-930-0534

MWS Construction, LLC Amish Builders

• New Homes • Framing • Roofing • Remodeling • Pole Barns Concrete • Decks • Drywall

Free Estimates • Insured • Licensed Willie: (260) 229-6349

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260-563-3817 bsimpson@bjs-services.com Commercial & Residential • Weed Control • Fertilizer

Pathfinder Foundation seeks grant applications The Pathfinder Foundation is accepting funding requests for 2022 from not-for-profit STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE WABASH Circut COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CASE NO.: 85C01-2204-ES-000038 IN THE MATTER OF THE SUPERVISED ESTATE OF KAREN J. BUSSARD Formally known as Karen J. Eis Deceased

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that William J. Bussard was on April 13, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of KAREN J. BUSSARD, who died January 23, 2022.

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

Dated at Wabash, Indiana, on April 13, 2022.

Lori Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit/Superior Courts William J. Stockdale, Supreme Court ID: 36974-02 Beers Mallers, LLP 2174 N Pointe Drive Warsaw, Indiana 46582 Telephone: (574) 267-4300 Facsimile: (574) 267-4343 4/27, 5/4/22

organizations that have received a 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service.

A primary goal of the Pathfinder Foundation is to assist people with disabilities through funding not-forprofit organizations, including P a t h f i n d e r Services, in

Huntington, Wabash, Marshall, Starke, Allen and Whitley Counties.

Organizations requesting funds must fill out the Request for Funding Form and submit it by Tuesday, May 10.

Requests will be reviewed at the foundation board meeting on

Thursday, May 12.

To receive a Request for Funds form from the P a t h f i n d e r Foundation, please visit pathfinderserv i c e s. o r g / a b o u t us/foundation, or contact Sheryl Cline at scline@ pathfinderservices.org, or call 260-356-0500.

Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 22nd day of May, 2022, Sharon A. Lewis 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 144 N. St. Rd. 15 Wabash, IN 46992.

EXHIBIT “A” Part of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section number thirty-three (33) and part of the southwest quarter of Section number thirty-four (34), all in Township twenty-eight (28) north, of Range six (6) east, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the westerly right-of-way line of lndiana State Road number fifteen (15), south thirty-five (35) degrees, twenty-eight (28) minutes east six hundred twenty-nine and sixty hundredths (629.60) feet from a point where said westerly right-of-way line intersects the north line of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of said section number thirty-three (33); thence south thirty-five (35) degrees, twenty-eight (28) minutes east along said westerly right-of-way line two hundred thirty-one and sixty hundredths (231.60) feet; thence south eighty-nine (89) degrees, fiftyfour (54) minutes west two hundred sixty and ninety hundredths (260.90) feet; thence north one ( 1) degree, twenty-nine (29) minutes west one hundred thirty-seven and forty hundredths (137 .40) feet; thence northeasterly one hundred thirty-nine and eighty hundredths (139.80) feet to the place of beginning.

Containing seventy-seven hundredths (0.77) of an acre, more or less.

EXCEPT THEREFROM, part of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section number thirty-three (33) in Township twenty-eight (28) north, of Range six (6) cast, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the point where the westerly right-of-way line of State Road # 15 intersects the north line of said southeast quarter of the southeast quarter; thence south thirty-five (35) degrees twentyeight (28) minutes east along said right-of-way line three hundred ninety-four and thirty hundredths (394.30) feet; thence south two hundred eighty-one and ten hundredths (281.10) feet to an iron stake for a PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence south twenty-nine (29) degrees, forty (40) minutes east one hundred fifteen (115) feet to an iron stake; thence west fifty-six. and ninety hundredths (56.90) feet to an iron stake; thence north ninety-nine and ninety hundredths (99.90) feet to the place of beginning.

Containing sixty-five thousandths (0.065) of an acre, more or less.

ALSO Part of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section number thirty-three (33) and a part of the southwest quarter of Section number thirty-four (34), all in Township twenty-eight (28) north, of Range six (6) east, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the point where the westerly right-of-way line of State Road #15 intersects the north line of said southeast quarter of the southeast quarter; thence south thirty-five (35) degrees, twenty-eight (28) minutes east along said right-of-way line three hundred ninety-four and thirty hundredths (394.30) feet; thence south two hundred and eighty-one and ten hundredths (281.10) feet to an iron stake; thence south twenty-nine (29) degrees forty (40) minutes east one hundred fifteen (115) feet to an iron stake for a PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence east two hundred thirteen (213) feet to a point in said right-of-way line; thence south thirty-five (35) degrees, twenty-eight (28) minutes east along said right-of-way line sixty-one and twenty hundredths (61.20) feet to an iron stake; thence north seventyeight (78) degrees forty (40) minutes west two hundred fifty-three and forty-five hundredths (253.45) feet to the place of beginning. Containing one hundred twenty-two thousandths (0.122) of an acre, more or less.

The description of the action requested in the petition is a variance.

- 20 x 20 2 car garage (matching the existing shed) - R-1 (zoning) - Personal- car & storage - New drive with blacktop - 3’ from property line - Set back requirement is 10’ The petition and all necessary information relating thereto wil 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 19th day of May, 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.

4/27/22

James Straws CBI, CFI, CPE Building Commissioner

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LARGE MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale: Friday 4/29 from 8am-4pm; Saturday 4/30 from 9am-Noon.

7657 N. 300 W. Like new stainless steel bathtub faucet w/sprayer, large dresser with mirror, small wardrobe, interior room doors, side tables, 6 ft. metal palm tree, child’s play kitchen, round metal black outdoor table w/ 4 chairs, antique spoon carved end table, large corner shelf, standing bookshelf, desk/chair, rugs, cabinets, LOTS of women’s clothes size M2X, variety of misc.

MULTIFAMILY SALE: Friday, 4/29, 8am-4pm, 13280 N. 300 W., Silver Lake. 1.25 miles north of 114 on 300. Bedding, bikes, lots of American Girl dolls & accessories, toys, Wii & XBox games, books, games, home schooling books, household/seasonal miscellaneous, luggage & bags, women’s mediumlarge, girls’ 10-14, men’s small-medium, boys’ 5-6 and 10/12-18/20, shoes.

Wabash City LARGE RUMMAGE Sale: Knights of Columbus.

Saturday, April 30, 8am3pm. Vintage Tupperware, past party plan products from Home Interior, Christmas Around the World, Homemakers Idea Company, Yellow Ribbon, ColorStreet, housewares, girls & boys clothing (2Tadult), kids toys, kids bikes, furniture, Christmas items, lots of miscellaneous.

Wabash-Kokomo Vault & Monument Sales are looking for

NEW HIRES Looking for someone with a valid driver’s license and those who are able to lift up to 100 pounds. If interested, office hours are from 8-4 M-F at 732 Falls Avenue, Wabash, IN 46992.

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Employment

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

Competitive wages. Call 260-571-1946.

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

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FISH FOR STOCKING: Most Varieties Pond Lakes.

Laggis Fish Farm, 269628-2056 (days) or 269624-6215 (evenings).

STAFF REPORTER The Huntington County TAB is seeking a full time reporter.

Strong writing skills for both hard news and feature stories a must. An applicant should be curious and have an ability to develop stories that impact the community. Must also be able to use a camera. Ability to work some weekends and nights is required. Must also have some knowledge of the internet and social media.

Send resume and writing samples to jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

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Farm HAY EQUIPMENT for sale.

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SMALL SQUARE, grass hay bales, $4/bale. Call 260-438-4480.

Mobile Homes WANTED: DO you have a MOBILE HOME you want to sell? Call or text 574218-3300. We need single wides, double wides & modulars. Look forward to hearing from you!

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