And the Emmy goes to ... ‘Doc’ Emrick donates award to SHS

Last week a unique and rare item made its way to Southwood High School - an Emmy! Legendary sportscaster, NHL Hall of Fame member, and Southwood graduate Mike “Doc” Emrick donated his 2014 Emmy to his alma mater for the school to keep and display. The 2014 National Emmy was chosen from Dr. Emrick’s collection of eight Emmys because of its date significance. 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of his graduation from Southwood. The school plans to display the Emmy in the SHS trophy case soon. As Southwood students pass by the Emmy, Emrick wants them to remember this lesson, “Don’t quit. If you have something that turns a light on in your ambition, stay with it and don’t quit.” someone from the board could represent them on their board. Lori and John will share this.

The Troyer Memorial Library’s new museum & genealogy section is coming along!

The library is open to donations which will help with the furnishings and displays and are all taxdeductible. Make checks out to: The Community Foundation of Wabash (“LaFontaine/Liber ty Twp History Club” in memo line) -OR- Troyer Memorial Library (“Museum/Genealo gy Room” in memo line).

Thanks to John Sutton and the LaFontaine/ Liberty Township History Club for making this possible!

There also is a passive craft available during all our open hours in January. Don’t forget to pay your yearly dues.

2023 Do the things you love more often. Let go of people or situations that drain you. Sometimes you need to get uncomfortable, to get comfortable. Wherever your attention goes. Your energy flows. If you change your mind set you will change your life.

#Innergrowthreset CONGRATULATIONS to Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School student Cole Winer on All County Basketball Team .

TOWN OF LAFONTAINE BOARD met on Monday Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. in the LaFontaine Town Hall. Present were Board President Jay Gillespie, Lori Brane, John Krhin board members, Town clerk Diana Health, Part-time clerk Marty Babb, Town Attorney Jordon Tandy.

Gillespie called the meeting to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of November meeting were approved.

Gillespie was elected board president for 2023 is Jay, Appointment of Town Attorney is Jordon Tandy. Lori and Mindy Manning were appointed to the Troyer Memorial Library Board for 2023. Jay and Diana were appointed to the Fire Board.

Wabash Visitors Bureau officials had requested if

Invoices for the month for the work on sewage and water systems were approved to be paid. Allie Green wants to open a Dog Grooming on 207 S. Main St. The board had no objection to this and thank her for wanting to do this.

Members did inform her she needed to contact the County Zone Board, which she stated she would.

Marlin Pattee brought up the issue of two properties in town that he thought should be address. One is on Branson Street right down town and part of it is falling down. The other one is on Wabash Avenue and it has wild animals running in and out. There is a smell coming from it. He was told these fall under county regulations.

The town does have ordinance and the board instructed Tandy to please check and see if the town can do anything, besides sending the Town Marshall Dustin Hurst to talk to the owners.

Alex Downard of One 85 presented the final copy of One 85 to the board and stated he would stay after meeting to answer any questions.

Town Marshall, Fire Department and utility reports were given.

Invoices were approved for Sullivan Excavating and LaFontaine Gravel.

The board discussed the Republic Service contract and it was given to Tandy to investigate. Meeting adjoins.

LAFONTAINE

CHRISTIAN CHURCH every Wednesday 10:30-12 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.

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.

IF YOU DID NOT ORDER a brick if is never too late. What better way to honor veteran with a brick to recognized their service to this Great County. What you need for a brick or bricks to honor your family member or friend. Is you need $75 per brick, a name, rank, years of service and name of which branch of service they were in. Just call Jerry Wilson at 765-9814928.

LAFONTAINE/LI BERTY FIRE DEPARTMENT is selling Reflective Address Signs that go on your mailbox. These signs help Firefighters, First Responders, Police, Postal Couriers, Friends and Family and more. The response time of emergency service is important since it is considered as the main aspect for the success of the prehospital care and therefore, for the survival of the victims. If we cannot find you, we can’t help you. Reflective Address Signs can save lives. These signs highly visible day or night. Reflective on both sides. Fade and rust resistant and last for years. If you do not have one you should be sure a get one. Cost is $20 each. Contact LaFontaine Liberty Vol. Fire Dept. 12 S Wabash Av. P.O. Box 334 LaFontaine, IN 46940 or call 765981-4000. This would be a GREAT GIFT for someone who does not have one.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mason Meyer, Chris Kuester, Bonnie Terry, Kristin Skinner Jan. 19, Allen

Parman Jan. 20, Patty Steele Jan. 21, Dewayne Lengel Jan. 22, Mark Lightner Jan. 23, Quentin Pier, Peggy Stewart, Brian Miller, Jan. 24, Barbara Gatchel, Connie McMinn Jan. 25, Rachel Brane, Jan. 26

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Northfield's Ella Gahl won the 132 pound weight class girls wrestling state title Friday, Jan. 13. Photo courtesy of Northfield Jr./Sr. High School