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

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