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.