The Paper of Wabash County April 5, 2023, Issue

Churches have various plans for Holy Week, Easter celebrations.

— Pages 12-16

New online series looks at Historic Eagles Theatre

Documentary produced by former resident Joel Geyer

By Amanda Redman aredman@thepaperofwabash.com

Imagine the Historic Eagles Theatre’s windows are eyes.

Imagine what changes those eyes have seen since they first opened 117 years ago.

Filmmaker Joel Geyer gives a glimpse through that lens in “Eagles Adventures, An Online

Film Series,’ now showing on honeywellarts.org

“I call it Wabash’s Window on the World,” said Geyer, a 1966 Wabash High School alumni who became a documentary filmmaker for PBS.

The five short films feature interviews with local people, and highlight the vaudeville and musical acts, silent films and motion pic-

tures, that both mirrored and entertained the populace through periods of war, recovery, peace and rebellion.

“Here’s a history bit – Eagles was called Yarnelle Theatre for a few years because William Yarnelle of Yarnelle Coal and Lumber saved Eagles from bankruptcy in 1912 by Cont. on Pg. 3.

The Historic Eagles Theatre, which opened in 1906, is the subject of a new online docuseries produced by former Wabash resident Joel Geyer.

City to receive energy assessment

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The City of Wabash will undergo an energy assessment, with the possibility of powering some aspects of the city with solar power.

The City Council unanimously approved the assessment on March 27, following a presentation from Rick Anderson of Veregy.

Indiana is a regulated energy state, he explained, meaning that residents can only by power from one agency, while surrounding states are deregulated and residents can choose from whom to buy energy.

Duke Energy, from whom Indiana receives power, increased its rates by 20 percent, though it recently announced it was scaling back some of that increase.

Never-the-less, the increase caused energy costs at the city’s wastewater treatment plant to increase 70 percent.

“What we’re real-

ly trying to help you all do with our programs is get a little more energy independent and not be so dependent on utility companies,” Anderson said.

Mayor Scott Long told council that the increase cost the city an additional $6,000 to $7,000 at the wastewater treatment plant.

Anderson’s company looks at such things as heating and air conditioning systems, lighting, “anything that’s sucking up utilities.” It also does “quite a bit of solar,” he continued.

There is currently a federal program that will provide 30 to 50 percent return from the federal government for changing to solar, geothermal or batteries.

So, if the city would put in $1 million into a solar operation, it would receive $300,000 the following year from

the federal government.

“If you’re going to do any of this, now’s the time to do it,” Anderson said.

He stressed that any change would not mean a big solar farm locating in the city.

“This is all associated with a meter and a facility,” Anderson said. “Wastewater is your biggest utility user in the city, but we would look at any building or facility that we could possibly do it.”

Veregy would conduct an assessment at no cost to the city.

“We would get some utility information and we would also do a walk-around,”

Anderson said.

“The mayor has told me you guys have done a fair amount of lighting and HVAC in your facilities, but we would look at things that maybe you haven’t done.

We also would look at the solar situation.”

Following the assessment, Anderson would provide a report of recommendations which the council can accept or reject. If accepted,

Anderson would seek a request for qualifications from various companies, from which the city would choose which firm to work with.

The company selected would, in essence, act as a general contractor and would seek bids from various firms to do the actual work.

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...continued from Page 1 organizing patrons and debt holders to refinance and take ownership,” Geyer said. “All that the same year, the Titanic went on its maiden voyage.”

More on that time period is found in Episode 3.

The four-story, 440-seat theater at 106 W. Market St., was built by Fraternal Order of Eagles in 1906 and placed on the Registry of Historic Places in 1985 but after a series of ownership transfers throughout the century, had gone into a state of disrepair until acquired by Honeywell Foundation in 2010.

After more than $16 million in renovations, the theater won Indiana Landmarks’ 2022 Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration and once again is a gathering place for private events, movies and live acts.

The final film, dubbed “Coming of Age at Eagle’s,” was released March 28 and is a title with which many interviewed in the series relate.

“Included in the episodes are quotes from about 40 Wabash people, but the primary stars in the first four episodes are Susie and Pete Jones,” Geyer said.

Pete is a local historian who fondly remembers seeing his first film, “The Wizard of Oz,” at Eagles Theater when he was 4 years-old.

“It was just fun to talk to him about the history,” Susie said.

Susie grew up in North Manchester and remembers being in grade school and going to the theater every Saturday afternoon with her friends to watch westerns featuring Gene Autry and Roy Rogers.

“We all had our favorite cowboy,” Susie said.

When the friends got older, they went to the theater on Saturday nights to watch musicals featuring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Gene Kelly, Susie said.

“Eagles Theatre is responsible for my life-long passion for film-making,” Geyer said.

“I’m doing this to give back a little of what the Eagles Theatre gave to me. It inspired me.”

Geyer got his first industry job in the sixth grade at West Ward School where he was made projectionist. At the time films were made on 16-millimeter film that had be wound through the projector.

“If it broke you had to know how to splice it back together,” Geyer said.

It was in the role of projectionist that Geyer, who is adjunct anthropology professor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, began to analyze films and people.

“You showed the same film to fourth, fifth and sixth grade so you got to see them three times,” said Geyer

Some films Geyer found to be more enjoyable to watch three times than others.

“That got me thinking: Why is this a good film and why is this one not?” Geyer wondered.

Eventually Geyer realized, “It has to do with story. That’s why I got into public broadcasting. I wanted to do deeper stories.

We are taught in story. We negotiate in story. We tell stories, good and bad stories. We live our lives with stories.”

Throughout the many films Geyer has made and reviewed, he believes it is the hero that makes a good story like the superheroes in films like “Flash Gordon,” that were especially popular after World War II.

“When we were growing up, the theme of the superhero adventure films was, they would risk their lives to help other people. Also, the girl may help,” Geyer said.

‘Ben Hur’ is another of Geyer’s favorite hero movie.

“It’s about Jesus and, without getting into religion, its message is you sacrifice yourself to help others,” Geyer said.

The fifth installment in the series covers the tumultuous times Geyer experienced in high school.

“After the 1960s, there was a sea of change, culture wars. I grew up in the ‘60s,” Geyer said. “What did our generation learn going to the Eagles in the 50s and 60s? Growing up in Wabash, it was interesting.”

Cultural rebellion surrounded the Vietnam War, feminism and racial rights, while parents were saying “get your haircut. We need to be good patriots during wartime. Be like Richard Nixon, He is a good patriot,” Geyer said.

“Teenagers” was then a newly coined phrase to describe adolescents who had more money and more time than their parents did. They also had Cont. on Pg. 11.

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Joel Geyer, as he looked when he worked as a projectionist at West Ward School (left), and as he looks today.

Empower Hour Lunch & Learn series planned

Grow Wabash County and Freedom Academy have partnered to launch the Empower Hour Lunch and Learn series featuring programming on various leadership topics.

The Empower Hour series will be facilitated by E. Jake Gamble.

Gamble is an executive coach, corporate trainer, leadership/performance advisor, and underdog advocate. His extensive list of customers includes universities, small businesses, and large scale corporations with annual budgets of $100 million or more.

“After listening to employers’ needs for practical, realworld leadership training for both new and experienced leaders and supervisors, Jake Gamble and I developed two leadership development

programs to address the skill gaps and development needed,”

Anita Shepherd, director of operations and client services for Freedom Academy, said. “Making a Difference: Influential Leadership Development Series provides tools to help the influential leader grow as a leader, and our LeaderSHIFT: Empowering Your Team For Performance Development

Series, provides tools for the leader to empower their teams for better performance.”

The workshops will meet on the second Tuesday of every month between June 13 and October 10 (except for July 21) from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Grow Wabash County conference room, 214 South Wabash Street in Wabash.

The series will include workshops and engaging conversations on the following topics:

Keeping It Real (Transparency in Leadership)

How Effective Leaders Handle Criticism

Creating a ValueDriven Culture Giving and Receiving Feedback Resolving Conflict

“When we talk with our major employers and investors about talent development, their top requests are leadership and professional development,” Tenille Zartman, vice president of Grow

Wabash County, said. “We are excited to expanding our leadership development programming to serve more young professionals and emerging leaders in Wabash County

with the help of the Freedom Academy team.”

Registration for this series is open. Admission for this workshop is $25 per session per person.

Registration can be done online at

www.growwabashcounty.com/empow er1 or by contacting Grow Wabash County at marketing@growwabashcounty.com or by calling 260-563-5258.

Meeting planed for local caregivers

Officials from Babe of Wabash County and the Community Foundation would like to contact all home caregivers, nannies, and babysitters who provide childcare for young children or children not old enough to care for themselves.

12,000-plus Easter eggs to be hidden for First Friday hunt

First Friday-goers can attend a free, annual Easter Egg Hunt, provided by Bachelor Creek Church, with more than 12,000 eggs hidden throughout Paradise Spring Park starting promptly at 5 p.m.

Registration is required at a booth onsite and opens as early as 4:30 p.m. Eggs will be filled with candy and 50 eggs will contain a single prize ticket, which are eligible to redeem for a larger prize.

Paradise Spring Park is located at 351 W. Market St., Wabash, IN 46992.

For the duration of First Friday, attendees can visit a variety of Downtown Wabash

businesses for the Bunny Hop Shop: a passport-style event for shopping, dining, creating and more. One participant, upon passport submission, will receive $20 in Downtown Dollars. Downtown Dollars are cash vouchers eligible to be spent at more than 30 businesses in Downtown Wabash. For every $1 spent at a locally owned, small business, 67¢ stays in the local economy.

Downtown Wabash First Fridays are made possible by generous Top Level Sponsors: Pettit Printing and Crossroads Bank; and Mid Level Sponsor: 95.9 KISS FM. April’s First Friday is sponsored by Bachelor Creek.

Childcare is hard to come by. The waiting list to get into preschools is long. While Wabash County has several wonderful certified preschool and daycare options, finding certified athome childcare is much more challenging. Babe and the Community Foundation are partnering to develop a solution.

On April 18, there will be a meeting at Babe of Wabash County at 6 p.m. for all homecare providers, nannies, and babysitters. Dinner will be provided. This

meeting will give caregivers a chance to learn how they can improve their earning potential, get approved to accept state vouchers from lowincome families, maximize their voucher income, join a network of other childcare providers, learn about the possibility of a substitute pool to minimize disruptions in care, and earn credit for what they know and learn about children.

When a family cannot find quality child care, it affects the family, the employer, and ultimately the community. The Community Foundation has compiled a list of qualified childcare providers through a website called First Five Wabash County (firstfivewabashcou nty.org.) Right now,

the website mainly lists preschools and daycares. We want to add qualified homecare providers to this pool and need your help.

Babe of Wabash officials are hosting a call-out to all at-home childcare providers, nannies, and babysitters. You are a champion

for children and serve an essential role in our community! You make it possible for parents to go to work to support their families.

If you want to attend the meeting, please RSVP to katey.till@babeofw abashcounty.org, Julie@cfwabash.or g, or firstfive@cfwabash.org

A youngster gathers Easter eggs during the 2022 hunt at Paradise Spring Historical Park. The Paper file photo

3rd Middle School honor roll announced

Wabash Middle School has announced its honor roll for the third nine weeks.

5th Grade High

Honor Roll : Katherine

Bradford-Marks, Lilith Brookshire, Aniah Cole, Kedryn

Evenson, Katelynn

France, Demetri

Shull, Isabella

Sisco, Margaret

Steller, Sutton

Stoffell, Mason

Tart, Jameson

Wallen

5th Grade

Regular Honor

Roll : Kaydence

Boone, Zoey Burns, Camille Coffman, Caleb Cogdell, Teresina Cordes, Addison Dinkins, Lakin Eiler, John

Ellet, Lillyan

Gidley, Faith Hines, Nicholas Hipskind, Braylon Honeycutt, Ava Lester, Cruz

Long, Hazel

McCoart, Camden

Mckee, Jaydenn

Mertz, Kylie

Mickelson, Alexander Perkins, Reece Ritter, Kylyn

Rose, Autumn

Shidler, Micah

Siders, Halie Smith, Charlotte Spring, Paycen Stackhouse, Chaya Starkey, Lily

Steele, Briar

Stoffel, Avery Teel, Andrew Trapp, Kensleigh Whitney, Joseph Worley

6th Grade High

Honor Roll : Brooklyn

Arrowood, Ayla Barber, Tayelin

Bechtold, Kasey

Black, Mason

Braun, Jenna

Burton, Ezekiel

Byers, Callan

Cantrell, Emma

Cantrell, Eliza

Denney, Keaton

Fairchild, Mya

Golliher, Aubrey

Hanes, Harper

Hanes, Robert

Harriss II, Kyndal

Harris-Lemaster, Camdyn Hinkle, Lucas Kaufman, Lillian Kelley, Maddilynn

Livingston,

Kendylan Lochner, Victoria Lopez, Oliva Mathis, Maddox

Minddach, Baelee Noland, Avionna Osborne, Karter Prater, Ian Rowe, Jake Sailors,

Amber Shaffer, Kinley Strickler, Zandra Thompson, Daisy Till, Tyler Wardwell

6th Grade Regular Honor

Roll : Josie

Bakehorn, McKinley Baker, Ashlyn Bass, Christopher BelliMalaga, Hailey Berry, Hayden

Cartwright, Devvin Cornett, Tinsley

Crace, Treyce

Daughtry, Elijah

Eltzroth, Samuel

Eppley, Tobius

Fettig, Hope Fritter, Tristan Gardner, Layla Garner, Cadence Gatchel, Rellan Hines, Evelyn Hipskind, Landan Johnson, Jaslynn Judy, Stormy Julian, Alexis Keirsey, Cole

Leeka, Kaylee

Long, Liam Losher, Kaydence McCord, Chase Miller, Ava

Moorman, Jester

Purvis, Allayna

Renn, Alyssa Rose, Landon Schuler, Charlotte Selleck, Andrew Shepherd, Kira Smith, Sienna

Stoffel, Madeline

Vandergrift, Lillian

Vanhoose, Ella

Weaver, Reed Wiles

7th Grade High

Honor Roll : Carson Amburey, Kaitlyn Brewer

Scarlet Brookshire, Quinnlynn

Campbell, Noah Glenn, Alexis Indrutz, Gabriel

LePage, Michael

LePage, Jabin

Miles, LIla Selleck, Alyssa Sheridan, Martha Steller

7th Grade Regular Honor Roll : Tip Bolen, Gunner Gressell, Ian Edmond, Carlee

Honeycutt, Shannon King, Ava

Lynn, Liam

McCann, Kamden

Oswalt, Emma

Selleck, Ayanna

Sellers, Taylin

Shepherd, Beatrix

Thomas, Ashton

Thurman, Zoe Vail, Olivia Wilkin

8th Grade High

Honor Roll: Amanda Alspach, Brenda Alspach, MaKenna Bechtold, Lucas Coffman, Chloe Cooper, Mia Fairchild, Haylee

Figert, Candyss Fisher, Violet George, Sally Harrell, Rinka Higuera, Oliver

Sapusek, Clayton Shepler, Harley

Zumbrun

8th Grade Regular Honor

Roll : Luke Blossom, Tucker Bradley, Braelyn Eis, Sophia France, Brooklyn Gressley,

Leeairah Hicks, Brianna Martin, Haiden McWhirt, Jarrett McWhirt, Paige Miller, Kiera

Newsome, Vivien Ploughe, Audri Shidler, Megan Snavely, Mallory Tart, Averie Turner

Robert “Bob” Wade

U.S. Air Force veteran Sept. 23, 1929 – April 1, 2023

Robert Michael “Bob” Wade, 93, of Wabash, died on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, following a short illness.

He was born to Claude and Eva (McGlennen) Wade, on Sept. 23, 1929, in Defiance, Ohio. He lived most of his life in Indiana; Peru, Silver Lake, North Manchester, Wabash.

Robert was a 1947 graduate of Silver Lake High School in Silver Lake. Robert was a proud Purdue Boilermaker and was a chemical engineering graduate in 1952. He was also a U.S. Air Force veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

He married Joan Brooke (Hettler) on Oct. 9, 1953, at the Walnut Street Church of the Brethren in North Manchester. They lived in North Manchester and moved to Wabash, where they gifted their children with a childhood full of love, faith and fun.

Bob and his wife, Josie were longtime members of the First United Methodist Church in Wabash, where they sang in the choir for more than 60 years. They also loved local theatre and performed in shows for more than 30 years with Wabash Area Community Theatre. As recently as this past September, Bob performed in “Guys and Dolls.” Bob and Josie also directed and performed in variety shows in Palmetto Palms, Ft Myers, Fla., where they wintered for decades.

He worked for General Tire in Wabash, Anaconda Wire and Cable in Marion and Cablec in Indianapolis. He was the holder of eight patents focusing on the wire and cable industry. He was a math tutor, a Sunday School teacher, Scout leader and Meals on Wheels volunteer. Bob was a member of the Wabash Kiwanis Club and also co-organized the Vietnam Traveling Wall Memorial Exhibit in Wabash. He was an avid reader, lifelong learner, and recently enjoyed writing skits for church.

He is survived by his three children, Angela B. (Michael) Beauchamp, Wabash, Todd R. (Debbie) Wade of Carmel, and Julie M. Kinzer (Eric Jones), of Wabash; nine grandchildren, Parker (Katie) Beauchamp of Wabash, and Boulder, Colo., Chelsea B. (Ryan) Rediger of Fishers, Hayley (Ty) Renbarger of Wabash, Mark Wade (Emily Gavel) of Denver, Colo., Tim (Blair) Wade of Rockville, Michael Wade of Carmel, Taylor (Samantha) Kinzer, Derek (Kayla) Kinzer, both of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jordan Kinzer - US Navy, stationed in San Diego, Calif.; 10 greatgrandchildren, Henry Beauchamp, Cora Beauchamp, Neveah Rediger, Ruby Rediger, Beckett Shaw, Florence Renbarger, Walker Wade, Aurora Kinzer, Dawson Kinzer, Asher Kinzer.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Josie, his parents, Claude and Eva, two brothers, Claude M. and Richard Wade, Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, April 8, 2023, at First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass St., Wabash, with the Rev. Nathan Whybrew officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Friday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash.

Preferred memorials are Wabash Area Community Theatre (WACT) or the First United Methodist Church Choir.

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

Charles Klingler, 96 Attended West Point

April 7, 1926 – March 22, 2023

Charles Daniel Klingler, 96, died on March 22, 2023.

He was born, the second of three sons, to Freeman Lloyd Klingler and Nettie Pearl Thomas Klingler on April 7, 1926, on a small farm near Beaverdam, in Allen County, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, by brothers Paul and John, and by a daughter, Susan.

Surviving him are his wife; his children David, Robert, Rebecca, Thomas, John, and Mark; and nine grandchildren.

From boyhood he excelled as a student. In his senior year of high school he made the highest score in the county on the state scholarship test; and his poem “My Heart, Too Young to Bear” won the county poetry contest. Drafted into the army a month after his graduation in 1944 and two months after the death of his 10-year-old brother Paul by cancer, he shortly received an appointment to West Point. When World War II ended in August 1945, he resigned his appointment and entered Manchester College. He graduated in 1948 with teaching credentials in English and mathematics, and with encouragement, by vote of the college faculty, to become a college teacher. A year later, he married his college sweetheart, Susie Marie Stoner.

From 1948 to 1959 he taught in high schools in Mount Morris, Ill., Columbus, and Kokomo, and earned a master’s degree in English at Indiana University. In 1959, he accepted the invitation of President A. Blair Helman to teach English at Manchester. Thanks to financial incentives from the college, he was able to complete his work for the PhD in 1970, with a thesis titled “Some Principles of Meaning and Structure in the Poetry of Hart Crane.” He was now a full professor and chair of the department. He was also the father of seven children ranging in age from six to nineteen.

He loved language and literature, and indeed all learning; and it was a joy to him that conversations at Sunday dinners fell easily into such topics. There were usually non-family guests present—often international ones. Susie was remembered, with affection, for her role as hostess. Charles grew increasingly, on these occasions, to admire her loving ways.

Charles served his profession of English by filling, consecutively, the roles of secretary, vice-president, and president of the Indiana College English Association. In 1969 he became interested in the work of the Indiana Civil Liberties Union, serving for a time as secretary of the Fort Wayne chapter and then of the state board of directors.

He was a lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren. When at nineteen he resigned his appointment to West Point, the church’s teaching against war influenced his decision. For a time, on a trial basis, he was licensed to the ministry. He loved singing in the choir. He often wrote religious poems, and sometimes both the words and the music of hymns. Now and then he felt that, like the lark in one of Shakespeare’s poems, he sang “at heaven’s gate.” From another poet came the echo: “My mind to me a kingdom is.” In that kingdom Charles found great freedom, acknowledged by yet another of his remembered poets:

“Fishes, that tipple in the deep, Know no such liberty.”

Charles’s children and grandchildren admired his wisdom, kindness, and generosity. Throughout his life, he was concerned with the well-being of others and made sure his family was cared for and encouraged. As a prolific writer from childhood, he also wrote poetry; tributes to friends, family, and local institutions; words and music of prayers, hymns, and songs sung frequently by his family; and a journal of remarkable detail for nearly 40 years. His loved ones have been moved by the outpouring of sympathy from former students, friends, and colleagues whose lives were changed by knowing him.

A celebration of Charles’s life will be held at a later date.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Charles Klingler, memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Senior Living Community, P.O. Box 501, North Manchester, Indiana or Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley Street, North Manchester, Indiana 46962, or Manchester University Charles Klingler Scholarship Fund, 604 East College Ave., North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

The family of Charles Klingler has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Patricia Waggoner, 80

Was a homemaker

Feb. 23, 1943 – March 30, 2023

Our mother, Patricia Anne Waggoner, 80, of Wabash, died surrounded by her family, at 6:13 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

She was born on Feb. 23, 1943, in Wabash, to William Edward and Maxine (Speicher) Schoby.

Mom was a 1961 graduate of Noble Township High School. A local flood couldn’t stop her from marrying the love of her life, Lloyd Thomas Waggoner Jr., in Richvalley, on April 25, 1964. Before his death on April 16, 1978, they were blessed with three children; Brad, Rachel, and Chris. Mom later married Lewis B. Flohr II on July 6, 1990; he died Dec. 21, 2010.

Mom proudly chose to be a homemaker and raise her three children. She provided a home where we could ask questions, play outside way past dark, be creative, and exploration was encouraged. She raised us on biscuits and gravy, Rice-aRoni, Hamburger Helper, macaroni and cheese, and homemade cakes for our birthdays. Mom loved Dolly Parton, her flower garden, reading, flea markets, eating out, and chocolate. Her ultimate joy was found in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was intelligent, kind, witty, loyal, fun, forgiving and she loved deeply.

Mom was also blessed with many dear friendships (Go Swing Club ladies!). Patricia (Snyder) Padrick is one of those friends and was by mom’s side for over 60 years. Our mom cherished Pat and we are forever grateful for her loyal friendship.

Mom is survived by her children, Brad (Ralph Payne) Waggoner of Rancho Mirage, Calif., Rachel (Mike) Lovett of Benton, Ky., and Chris (Stephanie Wagner) Waggoner of Wabash; five grandchildren, Ellie (Garrett) Lovett Fulgham, Annalee Lovett, Avery Lovett, Taylor (Bree) Wagner, and Celena Wagner; five great grandchildren, Hudson Wagner, Baker Wagner, Maizley Wagner, Nova Ammerman and Rain Ammerman. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Bill and Joe Schoby, and granddaughter Britany Hall.

Our mom was a devoted wife, loving mother, and loyal friend. We will move forward continuing to love her, cherish and laugh at our memories and honor her spirit daily. She was loved greatly and those that knew her and loved her most will miss her always. To our mom, mammy, and friend . . .”V is for Victory”!

Mom will be honored during a private family celebration. Preferred memorials are St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Wabash County Animal Shelter.

Lovingly, her children, Brad Waggoner, Rachel Lovett, and Chris Waggoner.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Maxine Hegel, 99

Retired from ASCS office

April 16, 1923 – March 31, 2023

Maxine Leota Hippensteel Hegel, 99, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Wabash, died at 1:35 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers.

She was born on April 16, 1923, in Twelve Mile, to Frederick Charles and Ada (Wernigk) Green.

Maxine was a 1941 graduate of Twelve Mile High School and a graduate of the Wayne University of Beauty Culture. She married James C. Hippensteel in Warsaw, on Nov. 6, 1943; he died Nov. 17, 1982. She then married Philip H. Hegel at the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash on June 29, 1991; he died March 3, 2014.

Maxine worked at the Wabash County ASCS office for 21 years, retiring in 1983, and volunteered at the Wabash County Hospital Gift Shop. She was a member of the Wabash Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star No.90, the Womans Clubhouse Association, Wabash Past Matrons, and AARP. Maxine received her 50 year Golden Award Member of the Eastern Star award, was Past Worthy Matron of the Laurel Chapter of the Eastern Star in Roann. She enjoyed traveling to other countries, islands, and different states. She also enjoyed golfing, crocheting, sewing, genealogy, making photo albums, playing cards, and spending time with her family and friends. She collected Hallmark Christmas ornaments, and music records, CDs, and tapes.

She is survived by two daughters, Pricilla (Tom) Washer of Fort Myers, and Pamela (Richard) Doyle of Indianapolis; two step-children, Diana (Rodger) Rapp and Rod (Brenda) Hegel, both of Wabash; four grandchildren, Melissa (John) Schossler of Palatine, Ill., Michelle (Scott) Kernea of Dunlap, Tenn., Thomas (Jeannine) Washer of Granville, Ohio, and Karen (Matt) Everly of Lewis Center, Ohio; three step-grandchildren, Megan (Dan) Henderson of Somerset, Erica Mabery of Wabash, and Christy Hegel of Fort Wayne; five great-grandchildren, Annika, Kailey, and Alex Washer, Abigail and Adam Schossler, and four step great-grandchildren, Kalib and Hunter Mabery, Avery and Blake Henderson.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother Floyd Green, three sisters, Helen Bookwalter, Rosa Green, and Martha McHenry, and step grandson-in-law Aaron Mabery. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Stokes officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Servia. Friends may call Friday, April 7, 2023, 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are Bachelor Creek Church of Christ or Honeywell Foundation.

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

Anna Jane ‘Audi’ Miller Was 1991 Distinguished Citizen

April 4, 1929 – Feb. 27, 2023

Anna Jane “Audi” Miller formerly of Wabash, passed away peacefully Feb. 27, 2023, in Sun City West, Ariz.

Audi was born April 4, 1929. She and her husband of 72 years, Bob Miller, lived in Wabash until 2000 when they retired to Arizona.

Audi was awarded the Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen in 1991.

Suzanne Elaine Tyo, 76

Was a dental hygienist

March 11, 1947 – March 31, 2023

Suzanne Elaine Tyo, 76, of Inverness, Fla., passed away March 31, 2023, at Vitas Hospice House in Lecanto, Fla.

She was born in Marion, on March 11, 1947, to the late George and Lois (Watson) Spencer.

Suzanne was a dental hygienist and moved to Inverness, Fla., in 2015 coming from Wabash. She enjoyed swimming and crafting.

She is preceded in death by her sister Pam Romano Timmons.

Survivors include her loving husband of 54 years, Larry Tyo. Other survivors include her children Melinda (Jon) Kazmierski and Brian (Jacqueline) Tyo; brother Jeff Spencer; and four grandchildren, Jacob Tyo, Mason Tyo, Madeleine Tyo, and Noah Kazmierski.

Private cremation arrangements by Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

In lieu of memorial gifts, the family asks that you donate funds to your preferred cancer research organization.

Peggy Jean Tully

Was a retired geriatric nurse June 4, 1941 – Jan. 25, 2023

Peggy Jean Tully, formally of Lagro, passed away on Jan. 25, 2023.

She was born on June 4, 1941, in Clinton, Mo., to Ressie Rodgers and Sam McBride.

She retired with over 30 years as a geriatric nurse.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Clarence Tully, son, Gary Tully, and daughter, Linda Bruce.

She is survived by her son, Terry Tully, and wife, Cathy, of Pass Christian, Miss.; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She will be laid to rest beside her husband of 59 years at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. No graveside services will be observed. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Kay Eads, 78

Was real estate agent May 2, 1944 – March 28, 2023

Kay L. Eads, 78, Urbana, passed away in the early morning hours of March 28, 2023, at her home.

The daughter of Duane and Ginevra (Auker) Bechtold, Kay was born on May 2, 1944, in Huntington.

After graduating from Manchester High School in 1962, Kay attended Glamour Girl Cosmetology School in Marion. She also obtained her real estate license from the Beer School of Real Estate, where she found her true calling of helping people find their dream home. For 28 years Kay worked at Peebles GMAC Real Estate and Terrell Realty Group before retiring in 2015. She was a member of the Moose Lodge 1518 in North Manchester and the Elks Lodge 471 in Wabash. Kay was a godly woman and a member of Life Church in Huntington.

The loving memory of Kay L. Eads will be forever cherished by her sons, Tadd (Peggy) Eads, Lagro, and Terry (Amy) Eads, Urbana; companion of 22 years, Lee “Homer” Holmes, Urbana; grandchildren, Abby (Blake) Bitzer, North Manchester and Allison (Corbin) Dawes, Andrews; great-grandchildren, Brontly, Maddox, Beckett, and Tyler; and the many friends and families she helped over the years.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Bob Bechtold.

Family and friends may call Thursday, April 6, 2023, 2023 from 3-7 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. The funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. on April 6, immediately following visitation with Pastor Mike Hill and Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery at a later date.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Kay L. Eads, memorial contributions may be made to Life Church, 900 E. State St., Huntington, IN 46750 or Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

The family of Kay L. Eads has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Mrytle I. Moore, 84 Member of Wabash Alliance Church

Jan. 17, 1939 – March 31, 2023

Mrytle I. Moore, 84, of Wabash, passed away at 11:55 a.m. on, Friday, March 31, 2023, at her son’s residence in Wabash.

She was born to Owen and Ethel (Romans) Miller on Jan. 17, 1939, in Hitchins, Ky.

Mrytle was a homemaker. She was a member of Wabash Alliance Church in Wabash.

Mrytle is survived by three sons, Ben (Carrie) Moore of Wabash, Dennis (Kimberly) Moore of Mt. Vernon, Ronald (Michelle) Moore of Lagro; one daughter, Liz (Jeff) Losher of Roann; 11 grandchildren, Brent Losher, Scott Losher, Meagan Green, Dannielle Losher, Kipp Moore, Matthias Moore, Dustin Moore, Anna Chaplin, Caleb Moore, Zackary Moore, Shaylin Butler; 13 great-grandchildren, Skylar Losher, Dylan Losher, Melanie Losher, Kaylyn Green, Caeden Green, Camden Green, Maddux Green, Brennen Losher, Alora Hampton, Aryah Chaplin, BenJeana Chaplin, Aria Chaplin, Kieran Moore; one great-great-grandchild, Skylar Losher II; one sister, Violet Miller of Circleville, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her parents, four children, Donald Eugene, Gregory Brent, Robert Moore, Diana Judy, and one great-grandchild, Hiro Chaplin.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave. Wabash, with Pastor Todd Render officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery.

Calling hours will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the funeral home.

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

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

Martha Baker, 96 Enjoyed crafting

June 11, 1926 – March 27, 2023

Martha Jane Baker, 96, of Wabash, died at 10:55 a.m., Monday, March 27, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

She was born on June 11, 1926, in Wabash, to Russell and Cleo (Elshire) Kuffel.

Martha was a graduate of Wabash High School. She married Maxwell “Max” Baker in Wabash on May 7, 1947; he died April 8, 1997. She was the secretary at Baker Insurance Company. Martha was a member of the Wabash First United Methodist Church and the Alpha Pi Omega sorority several years. She enjoyed reading, working crafts, and traveling.

She is survived by two children, Jon (Susan) Baker of Wabash, and Judy Coburn of Martinsville; six grandchildren, Chad (Taylor) Baker of Mercer Island, Wash., Stephanie (Kurt) Braun and Matthew (Jessica) Baker, both of Wabash, Joshua Coburn of Martinsville, Jerad (Brittney) Coburn of Cypress, Texas, and Jacob Coburn of Martinsville; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother, Don Kuffel, and four sisters, Virginia Yentes, Mildred Haag, Dolas Stahl, and Marjory Watson.

Visitation and funeral services were Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with the Rev. Nathan Whybrew officiating. Entombment will be in Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is First United Methodist Church. The memorial guest book for Martha may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

James Perkins, 77 Retired from Eaton Controls

July 19, 1945 – March 27, 2023

James L. Perkins, 77, of Wabash, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on July 19, 1945, in Martin County, Ky., to Frank and Ruby (Ramey) Perkins.

James was a 1964 graduate of VanLear High School. He married Alice Faye Meade on Oct. 15, 1966.

He worked for and retired from Eaton Controls in Supervision in North Manchester, Indiana. James loved fishing and playing cards. He enjoyed watching wrestling, the Kentucky Wildcats, Cincinnati Reds, and Bengals, but most of all he loved his family. James attended Christian Heritage Church in Wabash.

James is survived by his wife, Alice Perkins of Wabash; three daughters, Kim (Greg) Oliver of Huntington, Tina (Scott) Humphrey of Huntington, Amy (James) Flack of Wabash; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Roger (Ruby) Perkins of Madison, Ga.; three sisters, Sheila (Kenneth) Jennings, Lisa Vanhoose, Dorothy (Bobby) Ratliff, all of Watkinsville, Ga. He is preceded in death by his parents, one son, James Frank Perkins, four brothers, and four sisters.

Visitation and funeral services were Friday, March 31, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater and Pastor Ken Jennings officiating.

Preferred memorials can be made to Wabash County Cancer Society in care of McDonald Funeral Home.

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

Jack Whalin, 68 Affiliated with ARC

June 30, 1954 –March 30, 2023

Jack Anson Whalin, 68, of Wabash, died at 10:30 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on June 30, 1954, in Big Spring, Texas, to Col. William C. and Dorothy (Dulmage) Whalin. Jack graduated from the School for the Blind and Deaf

in Tucson, Ariz. He was affiliated with the ARC of Wabash County. He is survived by his guardian, Lisa (John) Blocher and special friends, Tyler Blocher and Liz Stangl, all of Wabash; and other special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 9:30-10:30 am Thursday, at the funeral home.The memorial guest book for Jack may be signed at grandstaff-hentgen.com.

MSD to host ‘Test Drive a School Bus’

Transporting students between home and school is an essential component of the education process.

The need for quality school bus drivers is present in many school districts, but MSD of Wabash County is offering potential candidates the opportunity to try it out with no strings attached.

MSD of Wabash County is hosting the “Test Drive a School Bus” event on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at Northfield Jr/Sr High School in the East Parking Lot. Transportation staff will instruct on the basics of bus driving while assisting partici-

pants in driving in the school parking lot.

Now is truly a fantastic time to become an MSD of Wabash County school bus driver. By going through the training and licensing process now, candidates will be all set for an August 2023 start date. For the first time, all mandatory training is being offered locally. The state-required PreService class will be hosted at Northfield Jr/Sr High School on May 31 - June 2, 2023. Additionally, MSDWC is reimbursing all onboarding costs.

New MSDWC bus drivers receive many benefits,

Open house planned for woman’s 90th birthday

An open house is planned on April 15 for Charlene Niccum, who will be turning 90 years old on April 8. The event will take

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access to automobiles – a combustible mixture depicted in “Rebel Without a Cause,” Geyer explained.

“In a word, it was angst,” Geyer said. “Our parents weren’t going to the drive-in and sleeping in until noon on Saturdays when they were growing up. No one could figure out what the problem was with teenagers. We had to reinvent.”

One of the films that sums up that time period is “Easy Rider,” star-

including: $1,500 sign-on bonus

$95/day starting salary that is paid year-round

Three hours/day average work time

Potential to add bus driving with other district positions to create fulltime work

Work schedule that follows the school year calendar, including summers, holidays, and school breaks off

Participants must be age 21 or older to participate. To sign up for the test-driving event, visit www.msdwc.org/bu s, or contact the district at 260-5638050 for more details.

place from 2-4 p.m. at the Somerset Community Center, Somerset. The family requests no gifts.

Surprise open house planned for Bever’s 95th birthday

A surprise open house to celebate Rex Bever’s 95th birthday will take place on Sunday April 16. The event will be

from 2-4 p.m. at the Wabash County Fairgrounds’ Bruce Ingraham building. The family requests no gifts.

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ring Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper as bikers on a freedom quest, Geyer said.

“It looks like a lot of fun. It’s the dream. But it ends in tragedy,” Geyer said. “They set out to be heroes but they became narcissists selling cocaine and looking out for themselves. They didn’t learn what it takes to be a hero.

“So, what did we learn at Eagles Theater? We learned how to find heroes.”

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Adventures are streaming on Honeywell Arts https://www.honeywellarts.org/eagl es-adventures or may be accessed directly through Geyer’s Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/ 812184852

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Egg hunts are festive Easter activities

Easter is steeped in both religious and secular traditions. Each year on Easter Sunday, many families feast on ham or lamb. Hot cross buns may be served as morning treats. And faithful Christians may dress up in their Sunday best to attend religious services.

Easter egg hunts are another timehonored component of this festive occasion. According to History.com, the Easter bunny and his eggs may initially have been derived from stories about an egg-laying hare introduced to Americans by German settlers during the 1700s. Children would make nests and the hare would leave behind colored eggs.

Children often relish in the idea of scouring their homes and yards in search of brightly-hued plastic or hard-boiled eggs. A little planning on the part of Easter egg hunt organizers can make this festive tradition even more fun.

• Set the date: If Easter egg hunts are more than just family affairs and involve neighborhood searches or hunts with a close knit group of friends, it may be smart to schedule in the days before Easter. This helps ensure that a good crowd will be available. Hunts on Easter itself may not get as many participants because celebrants could be at church or celebrating privately.

• Gather supplies early. Easter decorations and plastic eggs sell out rather quickly, so it’s wise to stock up on items as soon as they reach store shelves. If you’ll be using real eggs, consider boiling and coloring the eggs a week before the egg hunt so you won’t feel a time crunch. Simply store the dyed eggs in the refrigerator until ready for use. Color around six to 12 eggs per participant.

• Designate a search area. Aim for a relatively private

spot for the egg hunt. A park may seem like a good idea, but people who were not included in the egg count could wander in. If you use a public space, rope off an area where the eggs will be hidden. In addition, have a backup plan if the weather will not cooperate. School gymnasiums, libraries or church recreational centers are some potential indoor options.

• Have pails at the ready. Some children will forget to bring a basket. Therefore, have extra, inexpensive pails or buckets on hand. Sturdy gift bags also work in a pinch.

• Keep ages in mind when hiding eggs. Avoid choosing hiding spots that can be dangerous or prove too difficult for kids to find the eggs. Prior to hiding eggs, count how many you have, which will help to ensure all eggs were actually collected later on. Next, identify hiding spots that will work for various ages. For example, toddlers will need conspicuous spots and older children more challenging nooks and crannies. A map of where every egg is hidden can help as well. Real eggs may not matter

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How did Easter get its name?

Christians and even many non-Christians likely know that Easter is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Less widely known may be the origins of the name of this significant holiday.

Historians are not certain about the precise origins of the name “Easter.” Some believe the name can be traced to the English monk Bede, often referred to as “St. Bede the Venerable” or “The Venerable Bede.”

According to History.com, in his most famous work, Ecclesiastical History of the English People, Bede asserts that the English word “Easter” can be traced to “Eostre” or “Eostrae,” which is the pagan Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring. Many historians past and present echo this sentiment and believe Eostre is the namesake of Easter. However, others believe “Easter” comes from the Latin phrase “in albis,” which is plural for “alba” (dawn).

That phrase became “eostarum” in Old High German, a language that historians have connected to Old English. Though which camp is correct may never be resolved, there’s no denying that the word “Easter” represents the same spirit of rebirth that Christians celebrate each spring.

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outdoors since wildlife could simply dine on any undiscovered eggs. However, plastic eggs are not good for the environment and every attempt should be made to collect them all.

• Send children out in stages. Let the youngest kids go first, and then group each search team by ascending age. This helps make sure the older kids won’t simply snatch up the more easily found eggs.

• Reward with prizes. Be sure each child has some sort of takeaway prize. However, it’s fine to reward the best egg hunter with a more substantial prize.

• Gather and celebrate. Encourage guests to bring a small dish to contribute. After the hunt, everyone can gather to enjoy some refreshments.

Explaining the meaning of Easter to children

Explaining Easter to children can be a delicate matter, especially for very young children who may not fully understand the tenets of the Christian faith. Although Easter ends with Jesus Christ emerging from his tomb, prior to this glorious miracle there are subjects of betrayal, suffering and death. These religious messages can confound when commingled with the imagery of bunnies delivering chocolates, chicks and pastel-hued eggs. How do wellmeaning parents relay the message

of Easter without scaring or confusing children?

Temper the message to the audience

A child’s age bears consideration when gauging just

how much to share about Easter. Between Palm

to Easter Sunday’s Resurrection, the

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Stories of the Resurrection as told in the Gospels

Easter is a holy day on the Christian calendar that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is described in the Gospels of the New

Meaning

story of Easter features torture and death — which are topics not easily digested by anyone, especially children. Even the core symbol of the Christian faith — the crucifix — is shocking.

For the youngest children, the extent of the torture and betrayal can be muted. For example, parents may say that Jesus was bullied and made fun of and that people didn’t believe him when he spoke. Parents can note that even some of the closest friends to Jesus had their doubts. This may be easier for kids to digest because it’s something they may relate to.

Children may not understand the death on the cross; it’s even challenging for adults to wrap their minds around that visual. It briefly can be

Testament, which millions of Christians read every year, especially during the Lenten season, which is a 40-day period that directly precedes Easter Sunday.

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John comprise the canonical Gospels. Each book can help Christians understand and connect with the resurrection of Jesus

Christ. The following are passages from each of the canonical Gospels that help to tell the story of the resurrection of Jesus.

Matthew 28: 110

Now after the

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mentioned that he was placed on a cross, as was customary during that era, but forgo the finer details.

Focus on the Resurrection

Parents will not want to talk about death without ending on the high note of Jesus’ Resurrection. Remind children that Christ’s death was temporary and that He now always will be with adults and children. Read passages from

scripture that exemplify the Good News and the happy components of the Easter celebration.

Explain secular images

Young children may be more focused on the commercial images of Easter rather than the religious ones. Parents may want to gear symbolism toward the religious explanations and focus their traditions thusly.

Baking hot cross

buns can be fun and showcase the crucifix. Explain how eggs are representative of Jesus Christ’s new life when coloring them is another way to cut through mixed messages. Read books

Some authors already have taken the challenge out of explaining Easter to children. Visit a religious bookseller, the church or a book store to find Easter stories geared to children.

Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a

great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was

like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like

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dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”

Mark 16: 2-7

And very early in the morning, the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. And they said among themselves, “Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre?”

And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great. And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. And he saith unto them, “Be not affrighted: ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. But go your way, tell his

disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.”

Luke 24: 1-12

But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee,

that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” And they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it

was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles, but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But

Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went

home marveling at what had happened.

John 20: 1-10

came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

BAPTIST

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

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

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

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

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

CATHOLIC

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

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

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

CHRISTIAN

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

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

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

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH

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

FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH

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

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

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

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9:15am & 10:45am.

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

LUTHERAN

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

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

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

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

11:00 a.m. Nursery is provided. Sunday Night Worship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN

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

UNITED METHODIST

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

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

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

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

Website: www.northmanchesterumc.com

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

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

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

WESLEYAN

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

Southwood tops Lady Norse, 17-0

Southwood ran away from Northfield while Manchester lost to Central Noble in earlyseason softball around the county.

Southwood 17

Northfield 0

The Southwood softball team scored in every inning in route to a 17-0 win over Northfield Monday, March 27.

Southwood got on the board in the first inning. Rowan

Goodpasture singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.

Southwood put up five runs in the fifth inning. The rally was led by singles by Grace Lambert, Goodpasture, and Meredith Norman and a double by Rylee Thomas.

Samantha Powell singled for the Norse in the inning.

Madi Culver earned the win for Southwood, going three innings, giving up one hit, and striking out five. Goodpasture and Sutphin entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Layne Fields took the loss for Northfield. The hurler allowed 13 hits and 17 runs over five innings, striking out six.

3 county teams win openers

The Northfield, Manchester, and Wabash baseball teams each opened the 2023 season with wins while Southwood lost a tight season-opener last week.

Northfield 9, Fort Wayne South 1

The trio of Dillon Tomlinson, Ben Snyder and Maddux Daniels combined to no-hit Fort Wayne South Side Tuesday, March 28, leading the Norse to a 9-1 win over the Archers.

Tomlinson struck out 11 while walking two, with Snyder recording four strike outs while walking one, and Daniels entering in the bottom of the seventh to get the final two outs.

The Norse scattered six hits on the day. Brandon McKillip had big day at the plate going 3-4 with a home run, a double and four RBIs.

Tomlinson had two hits on the day and Daniels added one.

Manchester 36, Argos 0

Southwood tallied 13 hits in the game. Goodpasture, Norman, Lambert, and Thomas each managed multiple hits for the Knights.

Goodpasture went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Southwood in hits. Southwood stole six bases during the game as two players stole more than one.

Goodpasture led the way with three.

Powell led Northfield with two hits in two at bats.

Central Noble 11, Manchester 1

It was a different story a week later with the Squires traveled to Fort Wayne to face Central Noble, dropping an 111 game to the Cougars on Thursday, March 30.

Manchester’s only run came in the fourth inning when Renz drove in West.

Schannep took the loss on the mound, giving up seven runs on five hits, and walking four, while Neal pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on five hits, walking four. Neither pitcher recorded a strikeout.

Renz, Sabo, Baker, and West each had one hit on the night.

Evan Martynowicz was 3-4 at the plate with five RBIs, followed by Logan Eastgate with two hits and three RBIs, Reiss Gaerte with two hits with two RBIs, Garrett Sites with two hits and three RBIs, and Evan Estep with one hit.

Wabash 12, Wawasee 8

The Wabash baseball team started its season in style, scoring seven runs in the first inning of their home contest with Wawasee Thursday, March 30, and held on for

SQUIRREL CREEK

The Manchester baseball team opened its season with a dominating 36-0 win at Argos, Thursday, March 30.

Ethan Hendrix started the offensive explosion in the first at bat of the game with a double, and nine Squires picked up hits in the game, including a homerun by Gavin Betten.

Gavin Martin led the team in hits by going a perfect 5-5 at the plate.

Evan Martynowicz threw a gem on the mound, going four innings of shutout ball with 12 strikeouts.

Betten went 4-4 with a homerun, a double, and six RBIs, while Ethan Hendrix finished 46 with three steals, and Peyton Jones went 3-5 with four RBIs.

a 12-8 win.

After their sevenrun first inning, the Apaches were steady, scoring in each of the next

five innings.

Trailing 11-1, Wawasee turned in a furious comeback attempt with seven Cont. on Pg. 19.

SQUIRREL CREEK SQUIRREL CREEK

Manchester pitcher Molly Schannep delivers a pitch for the Lady Squire softball team.

Photo by Eric Christiansen

Manchester track teams win ALIALA

The Manchester boys track team dominated Central Noble 90-33, Tuesday, March 28.

Boys results

110 m hurdles: 1st Carson Heath 16.2, 2nd

Trevor Heath 17.02, 3rd Eli Metzger 17.15

100 m dash: 2nd Tyler McClain 11.38, 4th

Thomas Rodriguez 11:41

1600 m run: 1st King 5:03.96

Long Jump: 1st Carter Wagoner 19 feet, 6 inches, 2nd Trace Murphy 17-5, 3rd Simon

Van 15-10

Shot Put: 3rd Zavier Sell 32-7, 4th Jordan

Ayres

Disc: Ayres 131-6, 3rd Sell 110-4 1/2

400 m dash: 1st Carson Heath 55.51, 3rd

Traceson Gearhart 100.77, 4th Jonas

Baumann 1:02.66

300 m hurdles: 1st Metzger 45.38, 3rd Trevor

Heath 47.27

800 m run: 1st Liam York 2:21.67, 2nd Caleb

Smith 2:25.34, 3rd Clark Showalter 2:25.66

200 m dash: 2nd McClain 23.9, 4th Rodriguez

24.78

High jump: 1st Kolby Haecker 6′, 2nd C Heath

5-10, 3rd Wagoner 5-10

3200 m run: Raven King 10:24.67, 2nd Kyler

Dale 10:24.9

4×800: 1st 9:10.31 (Dale, King, York, Gearhart)

4×100: 1st 45.96 (T Heath, Memphis Wood, Rodriguez, McClain)

4×400: 1st 3:50.78 (C Heath, Wood, Metzger, York)

Girls results

The girls track team came away with a victory over a tough Central Noble squad.

100 m hurdles: 3rd Peyton Ream-16.9, 4th

Aliala Atienza 17.12

100 m dash: 2nd Fede Guiliani-12.59

1600 m run: 1st Kadence Fox 5:30, 2nd Evyn

Fox 6:17

Long jump: 1st Aliala Atienza 14-1/2, 2nd

Jaylynn Simcoe 13-9 1/2

Shot Put: Leyna Borgmann-29-8 1/2

Discus: 3rd Leyna Borgmann 82-8, 4th

Kaelynn Kamp 68-4

400 m dash: 1st Peyton Ream 1:06.45, 2nd

Hannah Eberly 1:09.72, 3rd Ella Clifford 1:13.57

High Jump: 1st Olivia Davis 4-9, 3rd Taryn

Finch 4-6

300 m hurdles: 1st Ava Egolf 51.89, 4th Lauryn

Reichenbach 58.01

800 m run: 1st K. Fox 2:27, 4th Angelina

Paganelli 3:06

200 m dash: 2nd Finch 29.71, 3rd Davis-29.81, 4th Atienza 30.25

3200 m run: 1st Ayla Cashdollar 12:06, 2nd Grace Penrod 14:23

Softball

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runs in the top of the sixth inning to cut the lead to 12-8, but the Apaches held on for the win.

Keaton Fields led Wabash at the plate with three hits and two RBIs, followed by Andrew Dillon, Carter Booth, Jason Tait, Grayson Harner, and Brayten Eis each with one hit, while Dillon, Booth, Harner, and Eis each drove a run in.

Dillon earned the win on the mount, going three innings and giving up one run on two hits and striking out six Warrior batters.

Tait threw three innings and allowed two hits, while Fields pitched one inning, giving up seven runs on two hits and picked up two strikeouts.

Shenandoah 5, Southwood 4

The Southwood baseball team traveled to Shenandoah to open the season Tuesday, March 28, falling to the hosts, 5-4, in nine innings.

The Knights got on the board in the first inning after Ashton Smith doubled and scored on a Mo Lloyd single. Shenandoah tied the game in the bottom of the inning.

Down 4-1 heading to the fifth, the Knights added two runs.

Coan Holloway singled and later scored on a tworun home run from Lloyd to cut the lead to 4-3.

The Knights tied the game in the top of the seventh when Holloway was hit by a pitch, followed by an intentional walk to Lloyd with two outs. Blayne Hamilton then drove in Holloway to tie the score.

In the ninth inning, however, Shenandoah scored on an error, a single, and two walks for the 5-4 final.

Lloyd and Smith led the Knights with two hits while, on the mound, Jaron Craft gave up three hits and Ryan Deeter one, with Deeter and Blayne Hamilton each striking out three batters.

NM Good Friday services are planned

The annual All Community Good Friday Worship Service will be held from noon to 1 p.m. April 7, at Zion Lutheran Church, North Manchester. Local pastors will participate reading scripture and praying. Pastor Jeremy Jones will give a message about the Passion of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Everyone is invited to come sing hymns of faith and hear the Good News! This worship is sponsored by the Manchester Fellowship of Churches.

FRANCES

SLOCUM CHAPTER DAR TO

MEET: Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet Tuesday, April 11, 7 p.m. at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. The program will be presented by Navy veteran Larry Buckmaster, titled A Brief History of the U.S. Naval Submarine Service and What Life Aboard a Conventional and Nuclear Submarine

is Like. Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend.

DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Tamra Wise at 574527-2208 or Barbara Amiss at 260-9824376.

IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE

ANNUAL TREE

GIVE-AWAY: The North Manchester Izaak Walton League tree giveaway will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Apr 15, at Riverbridge Electric. Selection

will include evergreens, hardwoods and flowering trees. Seedlings will be handed out on a first come-first served basis.

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

MOM OF AN ADDICT SUPPORT GROUP every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The Mom of an Addict support group is open to all family members or friends with loved ones who are struggling. For more information visit www.themomofanaddict.org

. The meetings are held at Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street, N. Manchester.

GRIEFSHARE

SUPPORT

GROUP:

GriefShare is held from 6-8 p.m Wednesdays at Congregational Christian Church. GriefShare, is a 13week session of discussion, video seminars and individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one through a difficult time. Participant will need to purchase a workbook at a cost of $20. Scholarships are available for those who need. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street. Please contact the church at 260-982-2882 for more information or to register.

MFOC THRIFT SHOP: MFOC Market Street, North Manchester. Thrift Shop hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and

Monday. Donations only during business hours. Use back door for all donations. We do not accept large appliances, furniture, televisions or computers. Call 260-982-4592 if you have any questions. Leave a message and someone will get back with you.

FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. Manchester.

DRIVE THRU

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

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

2 NHS art students win gold medals

Northfield Art Department has two national gold medal winners in the Scholastics Art Competition!

Jessica Ray won for her Mixed Media piece ‘Calla Lily’ and Layne Denton for his Ceramic piece ‘Staggered Raku Triptych’.

Jessica and Layne will be recognized in a ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York on June 7.

More than 100,000 students submitted more than 260,000 works of art and writing to the 2023 Scholastic Awards. These pieces of work were selected by some of the foremost leaders in the visual and literary arts for excellence in originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. Less than 2,000 works received a National Medal, which places these students within the top 1% of all submissions!

Congratulations, Northfield artists!An Easter Egg Hunt will be conducted at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Lagro Community Building, 230 Buchanan St.

April has several special dates

There are three age groups: 0-3 years old; 4-6 years old; and 7- 10 years old. Prizes will be awarded in each age group for finding the most eggs.

Entries are needed for Lagro Good Ole Days Parade on Saturday, June 17.

The theme is “Our Irish Roots” to highlight the 150th Anniversary of St. Patrick Catholic Church. No preregistration is required. For more information, call Lagro Town Hall, 260-782-2451.

Lagro High School Alumni

Banquet will be Saturday, May 6, at Lagro Methodist Church Fellowship Hall with a buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. All graduates, former students, teachers and friends are welcome. Make reservations with check by April 23. Make check payable to: Lagro H.S. Alumni, and mail to Kie Kirk, 555 N. Miami St., Wabash, IN 46992. Committee members are Linda (Leonhardt) Collins (765-981-2665), Leon & Kie (Bechdol) Kirk (260-563-7335), Carrie (McKinley) Williams (260-2242401), Cindy (Swan)

McGuire (260-5711812), and Peggy (Schlemmer) Ballschmidt (260330-9667).

Lagro Community Church welcomes you to church.

Sunday School is every Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. and worship service is at 10 a.m. Dan Snyder is the speaker for April 9.

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. The sermon for April 7, Good Friday is “But God…,” based on John 19:1:30. The sermon for Easter, April 9, is “The Day Death Died,” based on 1 Corinthians 15:55-57. Prayer and Bible study continues on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. with “Man’s Journey Into Timelessness.”

The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday, April 6, at 7:00 p.m. Hostesses are Sharon and Chelsea Miller. Good Friday service is at 7 p.m. April 7. Tuesday Supper will be at 6 p.m. April 11 at Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant, Wabash

Lagro United Methodist Church has added some additional services for Holy Week. Maundy Thursday service is Thursday, April 6, at 7 p.m. Pastor Andrea Lantz will help with Good Friday services at the Wabash Presbyterian Church at noon, April 7. Easter breakfast will be served by the Youth Group at 7:30 a.m. before worship service. A freewill offering is gratefully accepted. Lagro U.M. Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9 a.m., and Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m.

Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church finished its last meeting for the school year on March 29. A yearend party is planned for May 7. 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. Norse Honor Students for last Cont. on Pg. 24

April holds several special dates. Palm Sunday fell on April 2. This date will have passed before this comes out.

This is the Sunday before Easter and the start of Holy Week for Christians. This is a feast day commemorating Jesus’s entry onto Jerusalem. The next special date is April 5 to 13. This date is the Passover and is celebrated by the Jews commemorating the anniversary of their miraculous Exodus from Egyptian slavery as told in the Bible. This is celebrated with a feast called Seder.

Everyone’s Celebration varies. The typical Seder has several prayers, symbols and blessings specific for Passover and includes a special Seder Plate. The Seder Plate typically holds unleavened bread, bitter herbs, bitter lettuce, textured nut and a fruit paste, some vegetables often parsley dipped in salt water vinegar or

charoset, roasted goat or lamb and a roasted egg.

Passover gets its name from a pretty dark story. If you know parts of your Bible you should know about how God unleashed 10 plagues on Egypt. The 10th plague was the death of the firstborn son and God instructed Moses to have everyone’s doorposts marked with lamb’s blood so the plaque would “Passover” their home and let their firstborn sons live.

Next is April 7Good Friday. This is Friday before Easter, the day on which Christians annually observe the commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Good Friday is observed as a day of sorrow. An

expression in German, the word Karfreitag means “Sorrowful Friday.” Christian tradition has held that Jesus’ last meal, “Last Supper,” was with his disciples on the evening before his Crucifixion. April 9 is Easter Sunday. This date is the day of resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Sun of God. He died and rose three days later. This is the oldest and most important feast of Christianity. This brought hope of salvation and eternal life through his sacrifice. So, give thanks to the Lord our God for his continuous blessings.

Urbana Lions Club: Last year in late November and early December, the Urbana Community building’s floor dropped a good four inches. This was where the new part of the building was attached to the old just west of the restroom to the west wall. Urbana Lions Club would like to say “Thank You” to those who

Cont. on Pg. 24.

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

LAYNE DENTON JESSICA RAY

Easter breakfast planned April 8 in LaFontaine

An Easter/Spring Breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 8, from 7:30 –10 a.m. at the LaFontaine Community Building. Enjoy a breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes and biscuits and sausage gravy for a donation. Non-perishable food items will be collected for the United Methodist Food Pantry. Proceeds will go towards the Duane Davis Scholarship fund.

LAFONTAINE

CHRISTIAN

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

BUDDING

ARTIST ART

LESSONS Learn various art techniques like perspective, shading, various mediums, etc. with artist, Karen Welsh at the Troyer Memorial Library, in LaFontaine. Ages 10 and up. Cost $3 for 30 min. Call the library make an appointment.

TROYER

MEMORIAL

LIBRARY NEWS:

The Second Annual Purse Auction sponsored by Psi Delta Chapter Kappa Delta Phi Sorority is Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00 pm for the preview and 6:30 for the actual auction. Part of the proceeds of this auction will benefit Troyer Memorial Library. Come, bring a friend, and names will be put into a basket to win a new or slightly used purse of all types filled with surprises! (Cash of check accepted). Snacks and beverages will be offered as well. Karen Welsh will once again start offering her “Budding Artist” art lessons. Learn various art techniques like perspective, shading, various mediums, etc. with artist, Karen Welsh at the

Auctioneer, Part of proceeds to benefit Troyer Memorial Library LaFontaine IN.

PLEASE MARK your calendars for April 27 at 6 p.m.; to hear Tom Snyder share his history presentation on “Old Somerset, and what happened to his Home Town.”

on Face Book and send her message. This how you sign up to be on the list.

Library. This is for ages 10 & up and will cost $3/30 min. Call or stop by to make an appointment! As well, the LaFontaine History Book is now for sale at the library. It is $42 per copy, cash and check accepted. Pick up one today!

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

PUBLIC SERV-

ICE ANNOUNCEMENT: The trustees of the IOOF Cemetery would remind all of those who have grave blankets and all fall/winter decorations on their loved one’s site could you please remove them before March 30. Also, please no new ones until April 15th Thank you

SECOND ANNU-

AL PURSE AUCTION sponsored by Pai Delta Chapter Kappa Delta Phi Sorority

Wednesday April 26

2023 Registration and Preview (no touching)-6:00 p.m.

Auction Begins at 6:30 p.m. Comebring a friendNames will be put into a basket for a fabulous prize!

New and slightly used purses of all types – filled with surprises! Cash or Check accepted Snack and beverages will be offered. Were: Zion Lutheran Church

173 Hale Wabash, IN, Rod Schram

It will be held at the Troyer Memorial Library at 1 E. Kendall St. in LaFontaine, IN. This is free and open to the public. This is being sponsored by the LaFontaine / Liberty Twp. History Club. STOUFFER’S STOCK FARM Indoor Petting Zoo, Goats, Donkeys, and Chickens oh my! (And more!) Mark your calendars and spread the word. We are having a petting zoo! All money goes toward the show team to make sure they can experience it 100 percent free! We put on a completely free show team for youth inner city kids to be able to show livestock and experience 4-H. Cost $2 Per Human April, May, June on Wednesday from 5:30 – 7 p.m. located 3445 W 400 S Wabash IN.

LAFONTAINE TOWN and AREA WIDE RUMMAGE SALE will be on June 9-10. Go to Samantha Harden

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

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

WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK

WALTON LEAGUE will be starting spring cross shoots. We are located at 10439 S, Old State Rd. 13 LaFontaine (Somerset). We will be shooting shotguns and open sight 22 rifles and pistols; shells will be furnished. Dates are; April 23, 30 and May 7. Starting time is 10 a.m. and we will be serving refreshments. Also, we will be hosting

a Hunter Education Class on April 15, we will furnish a meal with the class and there is no charge for either one. You must register at inhea.com, register early as the class fills up quickly

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

LAFONTAINE

CHRISTIAN CHURCH every Wednesday 10:3012 is Wiggles And Giggles Who: 0-5year-old! WHAT: 90 minutes of fellowship, dancing, laughing, activities, crafts, and snack time! Where:

LaFontaine Christian Church So, Mothers and Grandmas who have a child or grandchild in this age range, be sure and bring them and enjoy this time with your child or grandchild and other Mothers and Grandmothers.

CONGRATULATIONS to Cole Winer of

Southwood Knights

Athletics, the 2023 recipient of the Ray Craft Mental Attitude Award for Class 1A Boys Basketball.

LAFONTAINE LITERARY CLUB met March 9 at home of Bertie Huffschmirt. President Beth Loschiavo called meeting to order and led group in pledge od flag and club creed. Joyce Willcox read minutes of February meeting. Eleven members answered roll call by telling what their favorite sport was and if they had played or was a spectator. Jane Ridgeway gave treasurer report. In old business, Ethel Eib is getting names for hostess and program for the 202324 year.

Nominating committee announced they are working to get slate of officers ready April meeting. New business,

Beth said committee for June meeting is starting plans. Details will be given later. Community events announced were United Methodist church drive thru fish March 25 and Lions Easter breakfast April 8, Christian Church will host egg hunt at 10:30 on April 8. Next meeting will be April 12 at library.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mary Howard April 6, Alysia Olson, April 7, Caroline Oliver April 8, Kayla Weaver, Angie Health Pier, Rossi Skinner April 9, Mindy Manning April 12

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

Roann Alumni Banquet planned April 21

Ray Meyer, president of Roann School Alumni has announced the 2023 banquet has been scheduled for April 21 at the Roann Community Building. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who is a graduate of Roann High School, and anyone who attended Roann, at any time are invited to come. Reserve your place by contacting the following: Ray Meyer, President 574-453-0394; Roger Meyer, Vice President 260-5711925; Van Krom, Secretary/Treasure r 765-480-3125.

VALLEY RICH

Red Hat ladies held their March meeting on March 21 at Braves Restaurant in Wabash at 11:30 a.m. Jane Long was the hostess and she gave prayer before eating. At each place setting was a red and purple rabbit made from a napkin. A crocheted afghan door prize made by Jane Long was won by Norma Rays. The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at The Fried Egg with Hilda Speicher hosting. Those in attendance were Millie Ogden, Ruth Dyson, Carolyn Everest, Judy Word, Norma Rays, Hilda Speicher, Patty Sausman,

Riders make donation: The North Manchester American Legion

Riders donated $500 to Clothes for Joes in Fort Wayne. The group provides clothing to veterans in need. Rider member Laura Haupert presents the check to an employee at the facility. Funds were raised through raffles, a motorcycle show, breakfasts and more. Photo provided

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

Sherry Draper, Jane Long and Pat McNabney.

ELLEN RENSBERGER is turning 90! Her family will be celebrating with an open house on April 16 from 1-3 p.m. at the Roann United Methodist Church on the corner of Adams and Arnold Streets in Roann. They are asking for no gifts but please bring a card to help her celebrate this milestone.

HAPPY HOMEMAKERS met for their March meeting on the March 23 at The Fried Egg. Ann Bell and Sherry Draper hosted the meeting. Kay Hapner gave prayer before 14 members were served breakfast. The tables were decorated with shamrocks along with packets of mixed flower seeds to plant this spring. The Lucky Lady gift went to Kay Hapner. Sally Robbins opened the short business meeting with Sally asking the members to think about

which organization the club would like to help this coming year. Sherry Draper followed by giving the monthly hint on “Perfect Cloth” for washing windows. Colleen Hollenback won the sample Sherry had with her. April meeting will be at 50 East Café on the 27th with Sally Robbins and Alice Eller hosting. They will announce the time later on.

Nancy Shafer ended the meeting with devotions, “I want to be like a sunflower”.

WABASH METRO League has sent some important dates. Mark your calendars: April 22 –Field and Townwide clean up; May 20 –Opening Day; June 3 – Picture day and Hotdogs in the Bridge fundraiser. Come out and support the kids!

ROANN Lions Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. due to Maundy Thursday Easter service.

ROANN’S ANNUAL Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Lions Club will be on April 8 at 10 a.m. near the Roann baseball diamond. Children from Toddlers (who are walking) through fifth grade may participate. There will be prizes for

all egg hunters.

LIFE CENTER is giving away free stuff in their Mommy and Me Boutique. You are invited to check them out. They are open Monday 1 to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday 1 to 4 p.m. They are located at 489 Bond Street, Wabash. Their telephone number is 260-563-7275.

PASTOR

BALMER of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for April 9, 2023 (Easter Sunday) will be from John 20:1-18, titled “The Empty Tomb”. The youth will be having “Noisy Bucket Sunday”. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9 a.m. The Church is located at the corner of Adams and Arnold Streets in Roann.

UPCOMING

EVENTS: April 5 –Roann Lions Club meeting, 7 p.m.; April 8 – Easter Egg Hunt, School grounds, 10 a.m.; April 10 – Roann Town Board Meeting, 7 p.m.; April 22 – RUMC Women of Faith Chicken-n-Noodle Dinner, 4-7 p.m.

PLEASE CONTINUE praying for: Jackie Slee, Russell Quillen, Jeff Krom, Coy Eads, Ken Musselman, Larry Smalley, Robin Stanton, Tiffany

Howard, Rob Mace and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy, God bless you all.

CELEBRATING

ANNIVER-

SARIES: April 6 –Mr. & Mrs. Paul Zintsmaster; April 8 – Pastor & Mrs. Wayne Balmer; April 9 – Mr. & Mrs. Charles (Junior) Smith; April 10 –Mr. & Mrs. Tom

Bever, Jr.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS:

April 5 – Megan

Van Buskirk and Karmyn Baer; April 6 – Thomas

Wright; April 7 –Joann Zintsmaster and Calan

McWhirt; April 9 –Jeff Krom; April 10 – Carolyn Everest; April 11 – Kaye

Krom.

I CAN BE

reached by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Also, I am reachable by phone at 765-833-2614. News deadline will be 10 a.m. Wednesday to appear in the next week’s paper.

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

Blood drive dedicated to 7-year-old boy

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They don’t wear capes or special suits, and their badge of honor is the bandage that shows they gave the gift of life.

The community is invited to become a hometown hero and answer the call of patients in need by donating blood on April 26, 2023 from noon to 6 p.m. At

the Richvalley Lions Club Community Building, 56 Mill Street, Richvalley.

Call Doug Simon at 765-260-571-5514 or go to redcrossblood.org using sponsor code: richvalley

We have dedicated this blood drive to Sawyer Draper, a 7 year old who has been battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia since he

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have made donations for the repairs of the Community Building’s floor. There are several other items that need to be addressed this Spring concerning the finalization of repairs to the floor. When the repairs are complete, the Urbana Lions are sure the repair bill will be quite high. We Lions are far from meeting our goal and with your donations we can ease the cost somewhat. If you can make a donation, the Lions want to

thank you in advance. You can make your check/money order donation for what you feel could help to Urbana Lions Club and mail to Urbana Lions Club P.O. Box 97 Urbana, IN 26990.

Prayer concerns: Nancy Anderson & family, Joe Adams, Marilyn Karns, Julie Miller, John Eltzroth, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron & Rhonda Baer, Duane Wagner, Kim and Brian Frank, Nancy Christie, Ruth

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week are Anna Kissel and Addy Sorg. Anna was recognized for having an insightful analysis of JFK’s policy during the Vietnam War.

Addy was nominated for helping clean the golf course on her own time.

Two Northfield Robotics teams competed at the state Robotics Meet at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, March 25. The 7th grade team: Stella Stephens, Preston Moore, Collin Biehl, Madelyn Holley, Gavin Lester, and Nate Hodson. The 9th grade team: Mason Lyons, Logan Lyons, Logan Graft, and Cody Yeiser.

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was 2. During the past five years Sawyer has relapsed twice and has received two stem cell transplants with the donor being his cousin, Remy, both times. He has had countless procedures, chemotherapy treatments, medications, and close to 50 blood transfusions. That is 50 people who have saved his life,

because they went and donated blood at a blood drive. Through all this Sawyer remains resilient.

For the hour it takes to give blood, there could be a whole community of people thankful for another birthday given to their loved one.

The American Red Cross continues to face a national blood cri-

sis – its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. Doctors have been forced to make difficult decisions about who receives transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available.

To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American

Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-733-2767 or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

Completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org

/RapidPass or use

the Blood Donor App. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

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Summers, Jerry & Nancy McColley, Josh McColley, Ethel Fogel, Weck family, Dan Speicher & family, Coy Eads & his parents & sisters, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Jim and Pat Hartley, Joni Fox, our Nation and leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders and health providers.

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

D.A.V.

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

Transportation a call today.

The Breakfast Bunch met at Fried Egg on March 29, around 7:30v a.m. They meet every Wednesday and have breakfast together and talk about what is happening in and

around the country. Those attending were Larry and Nancy Meyer, Tom and Joyce Willcox, Amy Niccum, Helen Dawes and Pat McNabney. As always, this bunch would like to invite you to join them. They would like for you to Come on down some Wednesday morning and see what this group is all about and have some fun.

Urbana Streetlights: If you know of a streetlight that has an issue, please call me at 260-774-3665.

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If I don’t answer, leave a massage. Give me the light’s address and tell me what the issue is.

I’ll submit a work

order to have the light repaired. Please allow five working days for the repair. Thank you for your help.

Junior/Senior High School:

March 31 to April 7 – Spring Break.

April 11 – Golf (V/JV Boys) at Huntington North; Tennis (V/JV Girls) at South Adams.

April 12 – CANCELED – Softball (JV) at Maconaquah HS; Golf (V/JV Boys) at Adams Central; Track & Field (7/8 Coed) – Southwood.

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 men-

tioned; God knows them by name.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Tony Caito, James Enser and Delbert Hembree.

Lagro Happy Birthday: April 3 – Alicia Swain; April 5 – Maddie Swan; April 6 –Michael Swope;

April 7 – Sherry Brock and Jane Hatton; April 8 –Tyson Good and Melissa Sanchez; April 9 – Susie Snyder; April 10 –Beth Gillespie.

Happy Anniversary: April 9 – Brandon and Alicia Swain.

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; the deadline is Thursdays by 7 p.m. I’d love to share your special day.

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CLEANING HELP

Needed: Looking for someone to help sort, de-clutter and organize unfinished basement, and then clean it. Needs to be done the week of April 24. Text 260901-9166.

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WANTED: CANNING Jars. 11695 N. 700 E., North Manchester. 260-2499937.

Pets

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD Mix puppies. 20 weeks old. 765-473-2897. Storage

FOR RENT: 1 bedroom, upstairs, furnished apartment. Off-street parking, utilities. No smoking, no pets. 260-563-6687.

IN LAFONTAINE: Upstairs, 2 bedroom apartment at 114 E. Grant Street. No animals. Call 260-571-6185.

WANTED: LOOKING for yards to mow this summer. Call 260-571-9487 for more information.

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