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Back in business Barbershops, hair salons reopen

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Gov. Eric Holcomb recently rolled out a step by step plan in order to open the state back up after required closings of nonessential businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

One of those non-essential industries that opened back up on May 11 was the barbershop and hair salon industry.

Those businesses are able to open back up, but must still practicing social distancing.

MeLisa Dunnagan of MeLisa D Styles said that since she already takes clients by appointments only, that aspect of her business won’t change.

“I plan to book so I can clean between each client. If clients don’t have a mask I have made masks for us to wear,” said Dunnagan.

As far as social distancing goes, her shop is only set up for three stylists, so the stylists, along with the clients will be able to

practice the social distancing easily.

To make an appointment at MeLisa D Styles, call 260-568-0632.

Jeff Leslie of Center Court Barber Shop said that in order to be able to clean between cuts, they have had to change from walk-in clientele to appointments only.

“This way we can take time to do the extra cleaning that needs to be done in between every person,” said Leslie. “We are making sure we have masks and gloves to wear while we work. Taking time to make sure our clients are safe and healthy is our main goal.”

Leslie, along with the other barber at the shop, Kyle McLaughlin, started cutting hair again on Monday, May 11, as the governor’s plan laid out, and were already booked out far into the month prior to opening their doors.

“We are trying to make sure we are doing everything possible to keep everyone safe and to get us back to as normal as we can be. We will continue to stay up to date with the guidelines that the government continues to implement.

In order to make an appointment at Center Court, visit the shop’s Facebook page.

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Changes afoot for Primary Election

Local schools set graduation dates

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Because of the coronavirus, the May 5 Primary Election was pushed back to June 2 by Gov. Eric Holcomb.

Registered voters who feel comfortable being in public may vote in person, Wabash County Clerk Lori Draper said in a news release Wednesday, May 6. However, any registered voter may vote absentee in the primary by requesting an absentee ballot.

Those wishing an absentee-by-mail application should contact Draper’s office, 260-563-0661, Ext. 1238, or visit the Indiana Secretary of State’s website, https://indianavoters.in.gov.

Ballot applications for voting by mail must be received

by Thursday, May 21.

In-person voting in Wabash County, which will begin on Tuesday, May 26, will have major changes this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Draper noted.

There will be no voting in the clerk’s office at the Judicial Annex, she said.

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Carrie Leach, owner and barber at Curt’s Barber Shop cuts her mother, Elaine’s hair while following orders to social distance as much as possible and wear a face mask. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

The county’s three public school districts have now set dates for their 2020 commencement ceremonies.

Wabash City Schools Superintendent Jason Callahan on May 4 announced Wabash High School’s commencement will take place at 7 p.m.

Friday, July 31, at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater.

On May 6, MSD of Wabash County Superintendent Mike Keaffaber announced that Northfield and Southwood high schools will have commencement ceremonies on Sunday, July 19. Northfield’s ceremony will be at 2 p.m., while Southwood’s will be at 5 p.m. Both ceremonies are scheduled for the respective school’s gymnasiums.

Manchester Community Schools will have its graduation ceremony the evening of Friday, July 17.

Callahan, in a letter to parents on the district’s Facebook page, wrote, “We want to place an emphasis that this scheduled time and venue is dependent on current and future guidelines placed by the State of Indiana and other local health factors.

“Our purpose in setting the date, time and venue at this time is to provide our families and friends the opportunity to be able to plan their summer schedules accordingly,” he continued. “In the coming weeks, we may need to make adjustments due to social-distancing guidelines, such as the number of allowed guests or the type of venue, but we will make every effort to hold the date.

“If social distancing restrictions demand a different venue, Wabash City Schools will look at other options for this date to include holding graduation at an outdoor venue.”

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By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Grow Wabash County has received $5,000 in grant funding from Duke Energy’s Economic Development Relief Grant program The $5,000 grant will be administered

by Grow Wabash County to two Wabash

County businesses that have gone above and beyond during this pandemic to serve their community despite financial challenges.

The grant funds will allow for both of these businesses to pay for expenses incurred due to COVID-19 and its resulting restrictions such as operating costs (payroll, debt

relief, etc.), assistance in navigating state and federal programs and/or technology needs to remain connected with their clients, customers and community at large.

In Wabash, the grant will be awarded to Cannonball Lanes in recognition of owner Cindy Solloway’s efforts to make and donate face

Customers line up around Webb’s Family Pharmacy in North Manchester on Monday morning to obtain masks and hand sanitizer being given away by the business. Photo by Eric Christiansen masks.

Solloway became one of the leaders of the “Wabash Strong” Facebook group that has made and donated dozens of masks to essential employees in Wabash County.

She discussed what this experience has been like for her along with what receiving these funds means to her and her efforts with The Paper of Wabash County.

“Jennifer Simpson started the Facebook group and I joined in,” Solloway said.

“Jennifer and I were new to sewing but we wanted to help in some way. So, I did a search on how to make the masks, went out and bought a sewing machine and got started.

“Most of the people that make the masks drop them off to me at the bowling alley or to Jennifer at Rick’s Auto. From there we

Volunteers with the “Wabash Strong” Facebook page work on making facemasks that were given away to essential workers around Wabash County. Photo provided deliver them to the groups that have asked for them.”

Solloway said that

receiving these funds is helpful, and they will continue to do what they are doing to

help the community.

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Duke Energy grants materials have been donated or paid for out of our own pocket. So, we will continue to make masks as we have been doing.”

Webb’s Family Pharmacy in North Manchester will also receive a grant for its innovative actions to fill community needs throughout the pandemic. Not only has the compounding pharmacy provided access to necessary medications and prescriptions to its customers, but it has also become a source for critically needed personal protective equipment (PPE).

Owner Harry Webb and store manager, Yi Yang, were able to successfully coordinate with Chinese

Some of the masks ready to be delivered, made by members of the Wabash Strong Facebook group. Photo provided PPE producers to increase local access to PPE. The compounding pharmacy has also been making its own hand sanitizer to sell during the pandemic when quality antibacterial products like this have become hard to find.

Webb intends to use the grant funds from Duke Energy to purchase more materials to make hand sanitiz-

er as well as purchase more PPE so that he can donate both to essential businesses and employees that need it.

“We are going to start making sanitizer sometime this week,” Webb’s Pharmacy representative Jo Music said.

“That will get one person per family a fiveounce bottle of hand sanitizer and either a package of 10 surgical

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Webb’s Pharmacy will only be handing out 125 “transactions,” but as donations come in, they will continue the process.

“Some local businesses have said they would like to donate,” Music said. “We are also asking anyone who receives the sanitizer and masks to donate if they can. As long as donations come in, we will be able to continue making more sanitizer.”

“Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation continue to be fantastic partners for Grow Wabash County and our entire community,” said Keith Gillenwater,

president & CEO of Grow Wabash County.

“Providing these funds to allow us to honor two businesses who have been both uniquely affected by

the COVID-19 pandemic but have gone above and beyond the call of duty to provide services to the community in a time of need is what being an

‘essential’ business is all about in every sense of the word. We are thrilled to award these grants to Webb’s Pharmacy and Cannonball Lanes.”

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MHS names co-valedictorians, salutatorian NORTH MANCHESTER — Justin Self and Avery Snyder have been named co-valedictorians, and Caleb Stout has been named salutatorian for the class of 2020 at Manchester Junior-Senior High School. Self and Snyder both have a GPA of 4.0 and Stout has a 3.99 grade point average after seven semesters.

Snyder has earned Academic Excellence and highest honor roll honors for four years of high school. As a member of the National Honor Society, she served as the chapter president this year. She participated in student council, journalism, choir, theatre and has received awards from the English depart-

ment. She has excelled every year of high school in Science Olympiad where she was decorated at both regional and state levels of competition.

Snyder has received perfect attendance, scholar athlete status, and community service recognition. Recently she was named as Indiana Academic

All-Star for the class of 2020. Athletically, Avery served as the boys soccer team manager and participated in softball for three years where she was named most improved.

After graduating from high school with an academic honors diploma, Snyder plans to attend Indiana State to major in biology with

a specialization in genetics and a minor in Spanish. She then plans to continue her education to pursue a career in genetic counseling.

She is the daughter of Kurt and Erica Snyder. Her grandparents are Ed and Reneta Bolen.

Self has earned Academic Excellence and highest honor roll during all four years of high school. He is a member of the National Honor Society and served as secretary. He participated in the Germany exchange program. Throughout his four years of high school He has perfect attendance. He has been involved in choir, school musicals, and theatre productions. Self participated in the Wabash County Honor Choir.

He has been actively involved in the Manchester Church of the Brethren youth group.

Athletically, Self played baseball and soccer for four years and basketball for

JUSTIN SELF two years. He was a key member of the soccer team that won a sectional championship this past fall. He received TRC All-Conference and Academic AllConference awards for two years. He served as the captain of the soccer team for two years.

After graduating from high school with an Academic Honors Diploma, he plans to attend Valparaiso University to study Data Science.

Self is the son of Randy and Brenda Self. His grandparents are Phil and Diane Self; and Nancy and the late Don Mack.

Stout has earned Academic Excellence and highest honor roll all four years of

AVERY SNYDER

CALEB STOUT high school. He has been recognized as a member of the National Honor Society. His individual awards include Rising Star of Indiana and excellent Spanish student awards. He has been active in Campus Life CORE, church youth group leader and Fellowship of Continued on Page 5

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Graduating seniors to be honored Banners to hang in downtown Wabash The City of Wabash, along with Visit Wabash County is pleased to announce that banners celebrating graduating high school students throughout Wabash County will replace the city seal banners that proudly hang in downtown Wabash.

“This is a time where our seniors should be recognized for reaching a significant milestone in their lives,” said Wabash City’s Mayor Scott Long. “The banners are a simple way

An example of what the banners will look like. Photo provided

WACT seeks comedy director Officials from Wabash Area Community Theater are looking for the director for their 2021 Spring Comedy, to be performed in March 2021.

Anyone interested in directing should submit a portfolio with their directing experience. The portfolio should also

MHS Christian Athletes.

His extracurricular activities and athletic involvement include four years of basketball where he achieved Academic All State Honorable Mention, team captain and mental attitude award recipient for two years. He also participated in boys soccer for four years where he was a key

include information stating the name of the play, the plot, the size of the cast, set and prop requirements, and other details pertaining to the show.

Applications for the Director and Show are being accepted until June 12, and can be mailed to Wabash Area Community

Theater, PO Box 840, Wabash, Indiana.

Questions regarding this should be directed to: Eric Seaman, email: ericcharlesseaman@gmail.co m; Bev Vanderpool email: vanderpob@yahoo.co m; or Howard Kaler, email: gm@charleycreekinn.com.

...continued from Page 4 member of the sectional championship team this past fall. Stout was recognized as team captain, golden boot award recipient and leadership award and was also chosen for TRC All-Conference in soccer for three years.

After graduating from high school with an Academic Honors

Diploma, Stout will attend Indiana Wesleyan University to study Christian ministries. After college, he will pursue a career as a pastor or an athletic chaplain.

Stout is the son of Kurt and Heidi Stout. His grandparents are Randy and Sharon Fruitt; and Cynthia and the late Allen Stout.

to acknowledge their accomplishments and serve as a reminder that the City of Wabash is proud of them.

The ‘City Seal’ and ‘Welcome’ banners served as placeholder banners that come down each winter and are replaced by the Christmas decorations that hang during the holiday season. They will be removed, and in their place will hang banners celebrating the graduating classes from Wabash High

School, Southwood High School, Northfield High School, Manchester High School, Emmanuel Christian School and White’s High School.

Long would like to thank Eric Schoening of Vertical Communications for his time and design expertise, Mosier Tarps, Dynamic Designs by Dyson, and Visit Wabash County for helping execute the project, and the Wabash City Street Department for

the installation. He would also like to recognize each of the school corporations for their leadership during such an unprecedented time.

For information on future banner series campaigns, subscribe to the Visit Wabash County newsletter at VisitWabashCounty.c om, follow all the local media partners, and like our social media pages by searching Visit Wabash County and City of Wabash on Facebook and Instagram.

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Local libraries offer curbside service Local libraries are staring to offer curbside pickups for patrons.

The Wabash Carnegie Public Library and the North Manchester Public Library began offering curbside book service on Monday, May 11. The Roann Paw Paw Township Public Library began offering the service on May 4.

Library patrons will request books – printed or audio – by telephone or online.

Library personnel will then let the patron know when they can pick up

their order at the Hill Street entrance of the library.

Curbside pickup will be available from noon to 4 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Orders will be labeled in bags and left on a table in front of the library at a scheduled time. Any orders not retrieved by 4 p.m. on the assigned day will be canceled and the items will be reshelved.

“Although many library services have continued during this time and will continue to, the library building itself will

still be, at this time, closed to the public,” Library Director Ware Wimberly told The Paper of Wabash County. “We will be evaluating things over the next couple of weeks and see how to open up things further.”

“We are extremely excited to begin offering an on-site service to our community once again,” said Rachel Castle, Community Outreach Coordinator at Wabash Carnegie Pulbic Library. “Our digital collections, such as Hoopla, Overdrive, RB Digital, and Flipster

are still available to those who would rather use them at this time, but we are so glad to be able to add curbside pickup as another option for anyone who is comfortable using it.”

The library is keeping systems in place to ensure that any items checked out before the building closure will automatically renew for patrons and fines will be waived on any items that might slip through the cracks.

The library’s Wi-Fi is still accessible at all times from outside the building, as well.

Services such as

Tumblebooks and other free resources, are available to everyone, even without a library card, and can be accessed through the library’s website, www.wabash.lib.in.us .

Those who may have forgotten their library card number can request it by email or through Facebook Messenger.

Those wishing to sign up for a library card online can do so by emailing the library at general@wabash.lib.i n.us or through Facebook Messenger at Wabash Carnegie Library.

North Manchester library patrons can place material requests online on the library website www.nman.lib.in.us, or by calling the library 260-982-4773.

The first pick up day will be Monday, May 11th from 12pm to 4pm. The library will loan out books, DVDs, laptops, WiFi hotspots and iPads to all card-holding patrons. Patrons will be limited to 10 items per car.

Due dates and fines are as follows: Books - 3 Weeks Check Out, No Late Fees DVDS - 3 Days for

New DVDs (DVDs with yellow tape), 1 Week for Old DVDs (DVDs without yellow tape), $5 Late Fee Per Day, Per Item WIFI Hotspots - 1 Week Check Out, $5 Late Fee Per Day Laptops & Ipad - 24 Hour Check Out, $25 Late Fee Per Day “Library staff realize how much our patrons have missed checking out print books and DVDs during the Stay at Home order! We are excited to be able to resume these services,” said Diane Randall, North Manchester Library Director.

Pick Up days will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday from noon to 4 p.m. and any requested items will be available for pick up on the next pick up day.

The library is putting the safety of the staff and patrons first by maintaining contactless pick up service.

“When a patron comes to get their order, they will call the library from the parking lot,” stated Jeanna Hann, Adult Department Manager and Marketing Coordinator. “A staff member wearing personal protective equipment will place

the order in a plastic bag and take it to the bench outside. Once the staff member goes back inside the building, the patron can then retrieve their order.”

All returns will be disinfected with Concept 256, a hospital grade cleaner, approved to kill coronavirus. The books will then be placed in quarantine for 48 hours before circulating again. Staff will all wear PPE while cleaning and disinfecting books, and will be practicing safe social distancing and hand washing habits.

Every library patron is invited to take advantage of this service! Patrons without cards can call the library for information on how to get a card. New library cards can also be issued curbside.

The library will also begin Document Days, where patrons and non-patrons alike can set up curbside appointments with the library to get essential documents faxed and copied.

“We plan to start Document Days by mid next week,” Randall said.

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Charley Creek Inn to continue centennial celebration In honor of Charley Creek Inn’s centennial, several festivities were planned including a First Friday Centennial Celebration and Miami Street Block party but due to the global coronavirus pandemic they have been postponed until the pandemic subsides.

“While we are honored to celebrate our centennial, our top priority is to maintain the health and safety of our staff, guests, and community members throughout this unprecedented global pandemic. Although it’s important to take a moment to think about our history, until such time authorities allow us to return to our normal operating schedule, we are postponing our 100th Anniversary festivities,” said general manager Howard Kaler.

The Georgian Revival gem opened its doors May 6, 1920, as Hotel Indiana.

After falling into disrepair throughout many lively decades, the gracious hotel obtained a new lease on life in 2007, when local philanthropist and historic preservation aficionado Richard E. Ford, of the Ford Meter Box family, bought the building and renovated it to perfection.

Although festivities are delayed, in celebration of its 100th

anniversary, Charley Creek Inn has released its French Onion Soup recipe and challenged the public to participate in a trivia contest.

French Onion Soup made its debut on Twenty Restaurant’s menu in 2010. While the dish is traditionally made with beef stock, Executive Chef Eric Wilson’s variation features veal stock, caramelized onions, croutons and Gruyère cheese. The full recipe is available at https://www.charleycreekinn.com/char ley-creek-inn-100thanniversary.

Originally planned as part of the First Friday Centennial Celebration, the 100th Anniversary trivia contest has been made digital. Wabash history buffs or those just looking for a competition are encouraged to enter the contest at https://marketing410320.typeform.co m/to/vw4Fou. Those who answer all questions correctly will be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate. The winner will be contacted the week of May 18.

In honor of the milestone, the charming, boutique hotel is inviting travelers to enjoy Wabash’s original central landmark with a memorial Centennial Package once travel restrictions lift. Valid throughout 2020, the anniversary package includes an overnight stay, $50 resort credit,

Libraries will be released via the library website and social media pages.

The NM library plans to phase in reopening of the building, slowly and in stages, following the Back on Track Indiana plan with the purpose of keeping everyone safe.

“The library is working to implement safety measures to ensure a safe environment for staff and the community based on the five stages of the Back on Track Indiana plan and suggested guidelines, as well as CDC guidelines.”, Randall explained.

The library is closely monitoring the situation and staying in contact with local

a commemorative 100th Anniversary collective wine gift box with two glasses and choice of “Centennial Cuvee” Dry Red Table Wine or “Centennial White Blend” Semi-Sweet White Table Wine.

Charley Creek Inn has teamed up with the 2019 Indiana Winery of the Year, Country Heritage Winery of LaOtto, Indiana, to create these two signature wines that express the best characteristics of the Midwestern climate and soil where they are grown. These signature wines are also available for purchase by the glass and bottle from the Wine & Cheese Shoppe and Twenty Restaurant.

The Green Hat Lounge, uniting an exquisite blend of modernism with the Prohibition era, is celebrating the anniversary with a signature Centennial Cocktail: “Wabash Cannonball.” A spin on El Presidente, which was popular the same decade as Charley Creek Inn opened, it’s made from Bacardi Tangerine Rum, Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, Luxardo Cherry Liqueur, Elderflower Liqueur, lemon juice, apple cider, bitters, and Crème de Menthe.

To mark the occasion, Charley Creek Inn is extending hospitality by giving away one

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Wabash County health officials. All updates and changes will be announced on the library website, social media pages and through press releases.

“Throughout this whole quarantine process, we’ve been finding new and innovative ways to serve the community,” Hann said. “We continue sharing with the community, ‘The building is closed, but the library is not!’

We’re still here and we’re still serving North Manchester.

We’re excited to keep doing that in a more tangible way with Curbside Services.”

In Roann, patrons can text their name and their book requests to 765-840-

2008. Library staff will text them back when their orders are ready for pick up.

Books will be available from 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays.

In addition, Roann library officials announced on their Facebook page that the facility is forgiving all fines.

“That’s 69 patron accounts totaling over $83,” the officials wrote. “These include outstanding fines before the pandemic.”

Patrons are encouraged to begin returning materials either by book drop or curbside. The items will be quarantined for 14 days, then disinfected before being made available again.

free lunch a week to guests who enter their business card in a drawing. In addition, guests who spend at least $100 during a visit (excluding banquet, gift card or hotel room purchases) will be entered in a quarterly drawing for a more elaborate prize, including the opportunity for a private dinner for four in the Cloud Club, wine tasting for 12 in The Courtyard, birthday party in the Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, or overnight stay in a deluxe suite with Executive Chef Eric Wilson preparing a private dinner in the room.

As another part of the celebration, four additional rooms are being named for outstanding citizens/organizations in the Wabash community.

Waterworks industry manufacturer Ford Meter Box Company, American Christian author Colleen Coble, Miami Indian Nation/Frances Slocum, and White’s Residential & Family Services/basketball Olympic Gold Medalist Clyde Lovellette will be honored in a room naming ceremony at a later date.

More details about

rescheduled 100th Anniversary events will be made available as soon re-opening guidelines are established. To stay

up to date, visit https://www.cha rleycreekinn.com/ch arley-creek-inn-100thanniversary.

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High school graduations

In speaking with WHS seniors, Callahan wrote, officials understand that they want to have as close to a traditional commencement ceremony as possible.

“The Wabash High School administration and staff feel like this plan best fulfills the desire of our students and provides time to create safe conditions for both our students and our families,” he added.

Keaffaber, in telephone message to

MSD patrons, noted that Stage Five of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s FiveStage Plan to open the state, begins July 4.

“Due to other conflicts and the small window of time, this was the best date, knowing that there might be conflicts,” he said. “Our hope is that all seniors will be able to participate in this milestone event.”

Protocol information related to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing will be announced at a

later date, he continued.

“The plan is subject to alternatives if changes are made to State Five of Indiana’s Back on Track Plan,” Keaffaber said. “If something does change and we cannot have graduation in the gymnasiums, the alternative will likely be on the same date, outside or a parade or accomplished virtually.

“We hope nothing changes.”

Manchester High

...continued from Page 1 School principal Dr. Jon Lippe announced the commencement date in a letter on the school district’s Facebook page on Friday.

“Although no plan honoring you will be ‘traditional,’ nor is there a perfect plan to accommodate everyone, we knew we wanted to find a way for you all to be together one last time,” he wrote.

School officials, he continued, recognize there will likely be

restrictions in place.

“However, our goal is to create a plan that honors our traditions in which you are with your classmates one last time while allowing a restricted number of onsite observers to celebrate with you,” Lippe wrote.

School officials will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation in Indiana and will make any adjustments to the plan as necessary.

“But be assured that we will make every attempt to have a celebration on that date with Saturday, July 18, being used as a backup date,” he said.

Primary...cont. from Pg. 1 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30.

Voting also will take place at the Neighbours gymnasium from 8 a.m. to noon Monday, June 1.

“Clerks will comply with all CDC recommendations and guidelines to minimize public health risks while providing in-person voting or for those working as election workers,” Draper said.

There will only be

Reopening Carrie Leach, the owner and barber at another local shop, Curt’s Barbershop is taking similar practices as the other shops to ensure her clients’ safety.

“First and foremost is safety. We ask our customers to wear a mask as well as ourselves. We will cut around it but they may have to hold it on their face while

two places to vote on Election Day, June 2.

Voting will take place at the Neighbours gym and at the Manchester High School gymnasium, 1 Squire Drive, North Manchester.

“We are using only these two locations,” Draper said. “As the county’s election administrator, the county clerks are committed to providing a safe and secure election.”

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we get around the ears,” said Leach.

“We have cleaned and sanitized everything beyond regular measures we have to do anyway.”

Just like Center Court, Curt’s is now only taking appointments although they normally were walkin only. Leach has also made some changes to ensure social distancing.

“We have separated the chairs in the waiting room and will offer masks for $4 if the client doesn’t have one. However we will be busy the first few days so we ask you to wait in your car if the shop is full,” said Leach.

To book an appointment at Curt’s Barbershop, call 260563-4494.

COVID-19 fast tracks pharmacy graduation From the MU News Bureau FORT WAYNE — Manchester University is allowing its pharmacy students to graduate early in response to the COVID19 pandemic.

Pharmacists work behind the scenes in hospitals with managing drug supplies and collaborating with physicians on medication options for patients.

Pharmacies are also seeing more demand these days as people stock up on medication and seek health care advice.

In response to the great need, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb recently expanded an executive order (EO) that allows temporary licensure to graduate pharmacists.

“The expanded EO allows new graduates in Indiana to jump right in and begin to immediately care for patients and provide relief for those pharmacists who have been on the front lines,” said W. Thomas Smith, Dean of Pharmacy Programs at Manchester.

The University conferred degrees to all 65 of its fourthyear students on Friday, May 1.

Diplomas will be mailed to students.

This paves the way for them to work with a temporary license while completing the required North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination and Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination for permanent licensure.

The University has moved traditional Commencement celebrations to the fall.

Manchester worked with the Indiana Pharmacists Association as well as the Purdue and Butler pharmacy programs to advocate for the early degrees.

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Wabash museum receives two grants

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include an onsite speaker series, expanding our Then and Now exhibit, and joint programming with the Wabash Carnegie Public Library.”

Meanwhile, the Historic Preservation Education Grant and those funds will be used to update the previously printed historic walking guides into an app format and also creating additional historic tours throughout the county.

grams that educate Indiana citizens about historic places and properties—and particularly about the The Wabash need to preserve and County Museum is protect them. The among 20 schools, grants provide up to libraries and other $2,500 for programs organizations from that come in a variety Gary to Evansville of formats—workrecently received shops, presentations, grants from Indiana booklets, brochures, Humanities for projreading and discusects ranging from a sion programs, exhifour-hour reading of bitions, film docuShakespeare’s sonmentaries and more. nets to a program at INcommon Grants an Indiana cemetery are awarded to teaching fifth graders Indiana nonprofits to about African develop and Americans in the Civil “We’re always amazed at implement public proWar. Hoosiers’ ability to create grams that The museengaging and impactful use the um was one humanities to of 20 organipublic humanities look at the zations to programs for their longer historeceive communities.” ries driving Action Grants, and — Keira Amstutz, president contemporary was one of and CEO of Indiana Humanities debates around immi12 other gration, genorganizaAction Grants offer trification, incarcerations to receive up to $3,000 to suption, policing, instituHistoric Preservation port nonprofit organi- tional racism, the Education Grants. zations that sponsor legacies of segregaThree INcommon tion in housing and public humanities Grants were presentprograms such as education, and more. ed to various organiexhibitions, workThe grants offer up to zations. $5,000. The shops, lectures and Museum President reading and discusIndianapolis and CEO Mitch sion programs.

Foundation, a Central Figert told The Paper Indiana Community Historic of Wabash County Preservation Foundation affiliate, that the Action Grant provides funding for Education Grants, “will be used to continue our Explore awarded in partnerprograms that take Home program ship with Indiana place in Marion series which will County.

Landmarks, fund pro-

Applications for Action, INcommon and Historic Preservation Education Grants are accepted throughout

the year.

“We’re proud to support Indiana nonprofits in promoting the humanities across the state” said

Keira Amstutz, president and CEO of Indiana Humanities.

“We’re always amazed at Hoosiers’ ability to create

engaging and impactful public humanities programs for their communities.”

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A modern day Good Samaritan

COVID-19 tests commitment, patience

By Tim Kean

The news report recently showed video of milk being poured down the drain at dairy farm locations and green beans being plowed under in the field.

Hundreds of cars waiting in lines for hours and isolated individuals unable to leave home are reaching out for a lifeline.

Product gluts and shortages seem to be the current trend on a national scale.

We’re seeing the food production and supply chain resembling a bucking bronco as we try to stay on top of it for more than the required seven seconds in most rodeos, but this is not like most rodeos.

I am stymied for the right words to describe what food banks around the country are faced with to address the skyrocketing demand for food assistance and the tidal wave of food flowing in our direction. We have responded to the increased demand by ramping up our tailgate distribution schedules in all eight counties we serve.

Prior to COVID-19 we were scheduling nine tailgates a month and that number is now in 31 by the end of

this week and 25 for the month of April.

We were providing a semi-load of food at larger sites, that has now become two loads. Sites that had been 250 cars in line are now over 700 cars.

To get this increase managed on site we have been able to develop some great partnerships with many county EMA staffs. Emergency Management is doing a fantastic job of helping to facilitate traffic and volunteers along with local law enforcement who have stepped up with traffic control and food distribution in several locations. We have firefighters in several communities on scene also distributing food. The outpouring from the communities and organizations to help with food distribution and funds continues to be a true blessing that is much needed.

We also are blessed with 30 members of the National Guard that have been at our facility for the past couple of weeks. The National Guard is a tremendous support in food distribution at the Tailgate sites as we sometimes have multiple sites happening at the same time. They clearly

represent one of the outstanding resources of support our country has to offer. They are here playing a major role in getting food bagged and boxed for many of the school distributions we still maintain through The Big Idea, our relationship based long-term initiative.

At 35 schools in eight counties we continue to offer support for families – now in a drive through format and encourage them to stay in relationship with the school staff. The relationship currently has some limitations, but this is an opportunity for the families to stay engaged with school in this longterm commitment.

The basic needs benefit will continue to happen well after the medical crisis winds down.

We have also moved into pre-bagging and boxing to distribute food for our Senior Safety Net sites, Forward STEPS and lower volume pantry partners. This also aids with the drivethru format we are encouraging. We have found it necessary to streamline our warehouse operations for agency ordering and distribution by preselecting the items

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TIM KEAN and orders that all will receive. We have moved toward smaller variety and larger quantity as the model. Every system has positive and negative pieces, but we needed simplicity and increased efficiency. I’m sure we will tweak all of our systems as we go forward. Some of our plans have underwent major overhauls several times over the last three weeks. This COVID-19 response will certainly test your commitment, patience and creativity!

Tim Kean is the President and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana. The Second Harvest Food Bank network of 95-member agencies, programs and 35 schools provide relationship building and food assistance to more than 65,000 lowincome people facing daily instability in Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph and Wabash counties.

Request absentee ballots Dear Editor: It has come to my attention that in order to vote by mail in Wabash County, it is necessary to request, complete and return an application to vote by mail from the County Clerk’s office.

To my knowledge, this information has not been widely publicized. Apparently, our local officials are relying on Facebook and other social media to get the word out, or perhaps this oversight is merely a passive attempt to limit the number of qualified voters.

During this time of pandemic and economic disaster, it is more important than ever for every citizen to make their voices heard by voting. Contact the Wabash County Clerk’s office at (260) 563-0661 to request your mail-in voting application.

There is a time limit for completing this process, so don’t hesitate. Do it now. — Susan Fagin, North Manchester

Dear Editor: Last Sunday my wife decided to go for a walk back over our farm. For the past 10 years she has always taken our Weimaraner Kaiah along with her.

Kaiah will soon be 11 years old, she has bad arthritis, and now doesn’t like long walks on warm days.

So, my wife knew Kaiah would not want to go along.

My wife walked out through our buildings and then back our lane towards Wedcor Drive. Kaiah must have decided she wanted to go along so she began to follow my wife. My wife is a fast walker, Kaiah isn’t and can’t.

As a result, when my wife reached Wedcor Drive, then headed west to go around the Bull Dog Battery plant, Kaiah was a long way behind, unbeknownst to my wife.

Kaiah finally reaches Wedcor Drive, a good half mile from our home, and she can’t see where my wife has gone. Kaiah has made this walk many times, but I’m sure when she could-

n’t see my wife, was tired and hurting, she became a dog in distress.

Right then our Good Samaritan drove by, saw a dog in distress, so she stopped to she if she could help our hurting dog. Kaiah has a collar and on it we have a tag with our name and phone number. I’m at home, my phone rings, and a lady asks if I could have an old grey-tan dog walking down along Wedcor Drive.

I said yes, and she should be walking near my wife. The lady said she couldn’t see anyone anywhere in the area, and was concerned that our dog could be hit on the road.

I said I would be right there. I drove back over our farm,

saw my wife heading back home by a different route, and saw our Kaiah and our Good Samaritan down on the edge of Wedcor Drive.

Kaiah was glad to see me, I was sure glad to see her, and I was sure glad our Good Samaritan had stopped to help a dog in distress. I loaded Kaiah in my truck, the lady and her son got back in their car, and we all left for our homes. Right away I remembered I hadn’t asked the name of our Good Samaritan.

Bad me. I would sure like to know who helped our wonderful dog Kaiah so I can tell her again how much I appreciated her kindness. – Robert Halderman, Wabash

A way to keep your body resilient Dear Editor There is little doubt that the coronavirus pandemic is affecting every aspect of our lives. Now is a crucial time to keep your body resilient against illness.

Here are some tips for maintaining overall physical and mental health: Eat a healthy diet Exercise Get plenty of rest Quit smoking and

vaping.

Initial research shows that people who smoke may develop serious complications from COVID-19. If you’d like to quit, free help is available at 1-800QUIT-NOW or QuitNowIndiana.com.

Young people interested in quitting vaping can text “Indiana” to 88709 to enroll in the free “This is Quitting”

text messaging program.

For up-to-date information about coronavirus in Indiana, visit coronavirus.in.gov.

For more information on tobacco use and COVID-19, visit QuitNowIndiana.com /covid-19. — Dan Gray, Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition

Patient appreciates care received Dear Editor: I had a stroke on April 2, then my health got worse, so on April 6 my wife called 9-1-1.

I would like to

thank the EMA, first responders and paramedics and all who helped because within minutes I had a house full.

They all did an excellent job taking care of me, especially with the coronavirus going on. – Scott Pennington

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Logan A. McDonald is a lifetime resident of Wabash. He is a 2014 graduate of Wabash High School and a 2016 graduate from the University of Northwestern Ohio with a degree in Agricultural/Diesel mechanics. Logan is currently seeking an associates degree in Mortuary Science at Mid-America College of Funeral Services. He will graduate in March of 2020. Logan is a proud member of the American Legion Post 15, Wabash Moose Lodge 1195, LaFontaine Lions Club, and Wabash Elks 471.

“HONORING A LIFE WITH DIGNITY AND COMPASSION”

Funeral Homes Norman E. Burkett, 64

Wabash • www.mcdonaldfunerals.com • LaFontaine 260.563.3755

June Sodervick, 91

Enjoyed traveling

Former teacher

July 5, 1955 – April 23, 2020

Sept. 12, 1928 – May 4, 2020

Norman E Burkett, 64, of Fort Wayne after a valiant fight with brain cancer, passed away into heaven at 4:30 a.m., April 23, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Norman was born July 5, 1955 in Winamac, and was the son of the late Cecil Burkett and Phyllis Burkett, who survives. He was a graduate of Manchester High School Class of 1973, North Manchester. He entered into marriage with Therese Joy Patrick on Oct. 1, 1983.

Norman was the plant manager and loyal employee of Laketon Refining for 47 years and an active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Arcola, a Benedicte Oblate of St. Meinrad Archabbey, former Boy Scout Master and former member of the Manchester Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine.

Norman loved his family. He enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles, and traveling, including to Rome, Switzerland, Scotland, Ireland, Western USA including the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Arizona and the California Coast. He loved spending time outdoors, rearranging the garage, riding the mower to maintain the lawn and stacking up bon fires.

Birthdays always included a big firework display on his July 5th birthday.

Norman is survived by his loving wife of 37 years Therese Joy Burkett; children Emily Marie (Sasha) Burkett and Nora Joy (Eric) Burkett both of Fort Wayne, Claire Nicholette (Dakota) Judy of Florence, Logan Patrick (Clarissa) Burkett of Fort Wayne; brother, Timothy (Amy) Burkett of Fort Wayne; grandchildren Jackson, Dakota Jr., Eric”EJ” Jr. and Ava. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2020 at St. Patrick Catholic Church - Arcola, 12305 Arcola Road with calling one hour prior.

Visitation will be Thursday May 14, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at DivineMercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne. Face covering is required, gathering of 25 people and social distancing will be followed.

Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne.

Memorial contributions may be made to St Vincent Carpenter’s Sons / Neighbor Link, Cancer Services of N.E. Indiana or the St. Meinrad Archabbey. To sign the online guest book, go to www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.

Rosa “Janetta” Lester, 59 Enjoyed gardening Aug. 20, 1960 – May 3, 2020 Rosa “Janetta” Lester, 59, of Wabash, died at 11:05 a.m., Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 20, 1960 in Marion to Glen William “Willie” and Julia Inez (Bishop) Fansler.

Janetta was a 1978 graduate of Delphi Community High School. She was a homemaker.

She enjoyed gardening, watching Judge Judy, and her cat, Casper.

She is survived by two sons, Billy (Crystal) Lester and DeaJay Lester, both of Wabash; six grandchildren; and sisters and brother, Darlene Elshire of Peru, Kim (Bill) Osborne of Wabash, and Dean (Janelle) Fansler of Kokomo. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Leroy Fansler.

Private funeral services will be held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Burial will be in Converse Cemetery.

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

Ron Gagnon, 82 Enjoyed hunting Sept. 5, 1937 – May 3, 2020 Ron Gagnon, 82, Akron, died May 3, 2020.

He was born Sept. 5, 1937.

Private graveside services will be at Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Arrangements entrusted to Earl-Love Funeral Home.

June Ellen Sodervick, 91, of Wabash, died at 6:29 a.m., Monday, May 4, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Sept. 12, 1928, in Winamac, to Chauncey M. and June Katherine (Moody) Felker.

June Ellen was the valedictorian of her 1946 graduating class at Winamac High School. She received her BS degree in Business in 1950 with highest honors, and also graduated Suma Cum Laude with her Master’s Degree in Education in 1966, both from Indiana University. While at Indiana University, she belonged to Lambda Phi, Delta Pi Epsilon, and the Indiana University School of Business Beta Gamma Sigma.

She married David Frederick Sodervick in Winamac on June 13, 1948; he died March 20, 2004.

She was a high school teacher for Pritchett High School in Colorado, Southwood High School, and 28 years at Wabash High School. She was awarded the 1973 Outstanding Secondary Educator. She was a member of the Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where she also belonged to the Christian Women’s Fellowship, was the organist for 35 years, a choir member, Sunday school teacher, elder, contributor for the church newsletter, and prayer leader. She also was a life member of the Indiana University Alumni Association, member of the Wabash Teachers’ Association, Indiana State Teachers Association, National Education Association, National Secretaries Association and International Associate Member, Indiana and National Business Educators Associations, the Future Secretaries Association local sponsor, and was the Latreian Club president. June Ellen enjoyed traveling with Dave around the world and most of the United States, including two trips to Alaska and Hawaii. She was devoted to her family, her church, and her church family. June Ellen rarely missed a birthday party or wedding. She played clarinet in the high school band, piano for the choir, and violin for the orchestra. She was also an avid IU basketball fan.

She is survived by three sons, David R. (Joleen) Sodervick of Peru, Barry M. (Lisa) Sodervick of Wabash, and Scott S. (Michelle) Sodervick of Bluffton; seven grandchildren, Jacob C. (Sarah) Sodervick and Krista L. (Brandon) Catt, both of Peru, Niko (Miranda Miller) Macalouso, Christin (Trent) Hoppes, and Payton Sodervick, all of Wabash, Jordan (Matt) Morrissey of Zionsville, and Scott Moore of Bluffton; and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; great-grandson, Tyce Hoppes; and her brother, Chauncey Felker, Jr. Inurnment will be in the Winamac Cemetery, Winamac at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

The preferred memorials are Paradise Springs or David F. Sodervick Outdoor Educational Center, and can be mailed to Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, IN, 46992.

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

Phillip Grindle, 86 Former teacher May 8, 1933 – May 4, 2020 Phillip Grindle passed away May 4, 2020. He was 86.

Phil was born May 8, 1933, near Fairmount, to Jacob O. and Marcille (Vetor) Grindle, on May 8, 1933.

He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1951 and served in the army from 1953-1955, stationed in Korea.

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education from Ball State University in 1960 and received his master’s degree in 1966.

On July 28, 1956, he married Lois Gardner, and she survives.

He taught Industrial Arts at Wabash Jr-Sr High School for 34 years. He was also an assistant varsity football coach at Wabash and taught adult woodworking at Heartland Career Center.

He belonged to the Isaac Walton League, American Legion, and VFW. Phil was a member of First United Methodist Church in Wabash, and he was an avid gardener, fisherman, and woodworker.

He passed at home peacefully with his family present on Monday, May 4, 2020.

He is survived by his wife Lois (Gardner); daughter Elaine (Marvin) Vincent of MartinsvilleN; grandchildren Eric (Casey) Vincent, Greenwood; great-grandchildren Carter and Maddox Vincent; grandchildren Leslie (Scott) Kulig, Indianapolis; great-grandchildren Ephraim, Camille and Asher Kulig; grandchildren Evan (Jenny) Vincent, Fishers; great-granddaughter Claire Vincent; daughter Lisa (Richard) Richardson of Canal Fulton, Ohio; grandchildren Angela (Craig) Demrovsky, Clinton, Ohio; great-granddaughters Alanna, Ava, Alexa and Arissa Demrovsky; grandchildren Jason (Chrissy) Mellon, Canal Fulton, Ohio; greatgrandchildren Jacob, Allison and Lucas Mellon; son Bradley Grindle of Wabash; brother James (CJ) Grindle of Fairmount; sisters Rachel Bliss of Fairmount, Judy (James) Jones of Warren, and Linda Hasty of Bocca Raton, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; and his fishing buddy Randy Beaver.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a brother-in-law, and a sister-in-law.

There will be no visitation or memorial at this time.

A memorial service with military honors will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jimmy V. Foundation for prostate cancer.

Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.

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John “Jack” Lange Jr., 67

Jon L. Helfin, 79

Loved sports

Enjoyed traveling

Sept. 27, 1952 – April 29, 2020

June 26, 1940 – May 3, 2020

John “Jack” W. Lange, Jr., 67, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Wabash, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

He was born Sept. 27, 1952, in Akron, Ohio, to John “Jack” W. Sr. and Joanne “Jo” (Duvall) Lange.

Jack was a 1970 graduate of Rex Mundi Catholic High School in Evansville.

He enjoyed all sports and loved watching his beloved Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, his father’s alma mater.

Jack used his love for sports to mentor many kids around the Fort Wayne area and made an everlasting impact.

He liked to spend his leisure time reflecting on scripture to gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word. Jack used every opportunity he could to minister to those around him, the miracles of Jesus Christ. His own testimony of God’s grace earned him his nickname, “Miracle Man”.

He is survived by, daughter, Brittany Lange of Saint Louis, Mo.; son, John Kyle Lange of Dallas, Texas; his parents Jack and Jo Lange of Wabash; his sister, Jayne (Larry) Schnepp of Westfield; fiancé, Evonne Amaya; son Philip (Nicole) Edmonds; daughter, Paige Edmonds; grandson Bosten Edmonds, all of Fort Wayne, and a host of other loving family members, including his devoted dog Shelbie Jo. Jack was preceded in death by his brother, James A. Lange.

Funeral services were May 6, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Father Levi Nkwocha officiating.

Eulogy by his sister Jayne Schnepp, and his son John Kyle Lange.

Family plans to hold a celebration of life for Jack at a later date for additional friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in memory of Jack to Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Research fund. Gifts can be made online or sent to: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, P.O. Box 931517, Cleveland, OH 44193-1655.

The memorial guest book for Jack may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Mary Lou Carpenter, 86 Enjoyed reading Sept. 17, 1933 – May 6, 2020 Mary Lou Carpenter, 86, of Wabash, died at 9:47 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Sept. 17, 1933 in Shoals to Glenn and Hazel (Stackhouse) Allegree.

Mary Lou was a 1951 graduate of Linlawn High School. She married Jack Carpenter in Wabash on May 27, 1966; he died Jan. 9, 1998. She worked as a supervisor at US Gypsum in Wabash, retiring in 1996, and also worked eight years at the Veterans Service Office in Wabash.

She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, and also the Wabash VFW and American Legion auxilaries. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and working puzzles.

She is survived by three children, Gary (Margaret) Eltzroth of Evansville, Jane (Dave) Wagmer of Wabash, and Kathy (Gene) Hunter of Dalzell, S.C.; six grandchildren, Noah (Jennifer) Eltzroth of Louisville, Ky., Gabe Eltzroth of New Albany, Mary (Joseph) McKenzie and Jo (Will) Guthrie, both of Wabash, Amber Hunter of Sumter, S.C., and Aaron Hunter of Dalzell, S.C.; and five great-grandchildren, Mason Hunter of Sumter, , Ellen McKenzie, Brayden McKenzie, Caden Guthrie, and Lyla Guthrie, all of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Joe Michael Eltzroth; brother, Larry Allegree; and her sister, Billie Ann Munson.

All arrangements are private. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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

Jon L. Helfin, 79, of rural Wabash, died at 9:45 p.m., Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation in Marion. He was born June 26, 1940 in Barberton, Ohio, to Paul and Eleanor (Hodgkinson) Helfin.

Jon was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended Indiana Technical Institute. He served in the Indiana National Guard. Jon married Linda Pretorius at the Wabash Street United Methodist Church on April 7, 1968. He worked at Wabash Metals, Wabash Magnetics, taught drafting at Peru High School, taught welding and work experience at the Heartland Career Center, and owned and operated Helfin Sheet Metal in Wabash. Jon was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. He enjoyed traveling, going to auctions, and wintering in Port Aransas, Texas. He especially loved his grandkids and his dogs.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Helfin of Wabash; two children, Tonja Helfin of Marion, and Sean (Molly) Helfin of Wabash; three grandchildren, Wyatt (Jayden Liechty) Helfin of Warren, Sydney Helfin and Lane Helfin both of Wabash; sister, Kathy Helfin of Marion; and brother, Mark Helfin of Bloomington. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gary Helfin.

There will be no services. Burial will be in Everrest Memorial Cemetery in Logansport at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are Christ United Methodist Church or Carey Services.

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

Kathryn Huntington WAVES veteran Sept. 8, 1920 – May 4, 2020 Kathryn Gillespie Huntington died Monday, May 4, 2020.

She was born Sept. 8, 1920.

A memorial service will be at Peabody Home Memorial Chapel, North Manchester at a later date.

Arrangemetns by McKee Mortuary

Police and fire reports Wabash Police Department Bookings April 27 Bryce T. Calloway, 27, Logansport, charged with theft.

Christopher B. Pritchett, 29, Wabash charged with operating while intoxicated.

April 27 Ruby V. Figueroa, 26, Logansport charged with theft.

April 28 Lukas Z. Proctor, 21, Wabash charged with possession of marijuana.

Cavin R. Beavers, 20, Wabash charged with minor consumption.

April 30 Donald J. Newman, 30, Wabash charged with child molestation.

Corey L. Easterday, 37, Wabash charged with violation of drug

court.

May 2 Valentina S. Hildebrand, 47, Wabash charged with public intoxication.

May 4 Christopher A. Mollette, 35, Wabash charged with public intoxication.

Victoria J. Page, 26, Wabash charged with possession of a narcotic drug.

May 7 Justin L. McKenzie, 34, Wabash charged with criminal mischief.

May 9 Jeremy S. Campbell, 45, Wabash charged with domestic battery and strangulation.

Rayden H. Rudy, 19, Wabash charged with domestic battery and battery on an officer.

Accidents April 20

At 12:59 p.m., a vehicle driven by Peter F. Harlow, 66, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Layne N. Vigar, 27, Wabash on State Road 15 South near Canal Street.

May 4 At 3:25 p.m., a vehicle driven by Thierno S. Diallo, 49, Indianapolis collided with a vehicle driven

by Tina M. Carroll, 54, Wabash on Miami Street near Stitt Street.

May 9 At 11:06 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jerome Dalton, 55, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven

by Robert F. Terrel, 51, Wabash at 1601 North Cass Street.

North Manchester Citations May 5 Brandy K. Hensley, 34, Silver Lake cited for disregarding an automatic traffic signal.

Zachary M. Gowen, 19, North Manchester cited for speed and improper headlights.

Accidents May 5 At 4:56 a.m., a vehicle driven by Tyler M. Frazier, 21, Waraw left the roadway after swerving for a deer on North Meridian Road near Briarwood Drive. Frazier was cited for no proof of financial responsibility.

May 6 At 11:32 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jacob E. Ogle, 24, Mexico struck a pole at South and Half Streets.

Fire May 1 10:08 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

May 2 2:44 p.m., 1000 block of State Road 114 East for medical assist.

May 4 12:37 p.m., 800 block of West South Street for medical assist.

May 5 9:11 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

May 6 3:10 a.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

May 7 6:50 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

May 8 11:49 a.m., 300 block of State Road 13 East for medical assist.

Land Transfers Creekside Farms Inc. to Little Farms Inc., corporate deed.

Lee F. Rish to Joyce L. Rish, quitclaim deed.

Pick P. Chay and Noi Chay to Pick P. Chay and Vanh Chay, quitclaim deed.

Curless Farms Inc. to Randall Curless and Debora Curless, corporate deed.

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Ida Sizemore, 97 Former Kroger Egg employee July 27, 1927 – May 10, 2020 Ida Sizemore, 97, of Wabash, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at 3:05 a.m. at Miller’s Merry Manor - East, in Wabash. She was born on July 27, 1927, in Buchanan County, Va. to the late John D. and Sara (Lowe) White.

Ida married Edward F. Sizemore in 1947; he passed away in 1987. For twenty-five years, Ida worked at Kroger Egg in Wabash. Ida’s highest priority was her family.

Ida is survived by her son, Ben (Tina) Sizemore, of Evansville; grandchildren, Bill Sizemore, Jason McIntosh, Martin Sizemore, Joshua McIntosh and Katie Omohundro; thirteen great-grandchildren and eight great-greatgrandchildren; and sister, Virginia Dudley, of Rochester, New York. Ida was preceded in death by her daughter, Wanda Sizemore and granddaughter, Michelle Renee (Sizemore) Reeves; three brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, 46992. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Marion.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service.

Online condolences can be left for the family on our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Police and fire reports Brandenburg Family Trust to Todd Daniel Sandow and Kathy Sue Sandow, trust deed.

Alan L. Stewart and Kathleen E. Stewart to Stephanie Helsel, warranty deed.

Stephanie Helsel to

Stephanie Helsel and Patricia A. Bricker, warranty deed.

Shawn C. Zimmermnn, Jamie L. Pennington and Jamie L. Powell to Doretta J. Joy and Michael L. Joy, warranty deed.

Stanley E. Owen and Dianna J. Owen to Tasha Y. Harrell, John W. Owen and Molly K. R. Helfin, quitclaim deed.

Amy B. Trowbridge to Rachel M. Buckholz, warranty deed.

Social distancing on the banks: A worldwide pandemic and the social distancing requirements due to the pandemic will not stop the avid fishermen in the community from taking up spots six feet apart on the banks of the Wabash River in order to get their fishing fix. Photo

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H. Robert “Bob” James, 57 Owned Bob’s Smoke House Aug. 17, 1962 – May 10, 2020 H. Robert “Bob” James, 57, of rural Wabash, died at 4:25 p.m., Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Aug. 17, 1962 in Marshall, Mich. to Harold Edwin and Virginia Sue (Slaughter) James.

Bob was a 1980 graduate of Warsaw High School. He married Janice Yount in Warsaw on June 6, 1982. He owned and operated Bob’s Smoke House in Wabash. He enjoyed hunting, guns, playing pool, and riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

He is survived by his wife, Janice James of Wabash; three children, Krystal Roberts of Elkhart, Bob James and Kyle James, both of Wabash; mother, Virginia Sue James of Indiana; sister, Julie (Mark) Bishopp of Leesburg; four nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.

Friends may call 3-5 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service. There will be no service.

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

Charles “Chuck” McMasters, 58 Enjoyed fishing May 7, 1962 – May 10, 2020 Charles Fredrick “Chuck” McMasters, 58, Lagro, died May 10, 2020. He was born May 7, 1962.

There will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Lee Franklin “Pete” Rish, 99 Wabash Express founder Sept. 1, 1920 – May 11, 2020

Lee Franklin “Pete” Rish, 99, of Wabash, died at 2:00 a.m., Monday, May 11, 2020 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born Sept. 1, 1920 in Wabash, to Sherman H. and Winifred (Stewart) Rish.

Pete was a 1940 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended Manchester College and Defiance College. He married Joyce L. Bowlby at the Wabash Presbyterian Church on July 11, 1948. He was a sales engineer for 12 years at Eagle Pitcher Plastics Division in Grabill, Indiana and 10 years at General Tire Plastics Division in Marion. He was a member of the Wabash Kiwanis Club. In 2010, Pete was in the first class inducted into the Wabash High School Hall of Fame. He was the founder of the Wabash Express Semi-Pro Football team, and the founder of the Wabash Quarterback Club, which is now the Wabash Football Boosters.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce L. Rish; and three children, Eric (Susan) Rish, Matthew Rish, and Anita (Greg) Metz; granddaughter, Elise Metz; and two great grandchildren, Tyce Frank and Madison Metz, all of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter Tiffany Frank; three brothers and one sister.

There will be no services. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash at a later date.

Preferred memorial is Wabash High School Athletic Department.

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

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The Paper’s parent company growing

By The Paper staff

A White County based media group has purchased The Daily Clintonian and plans to begin production again next week.

The sale was announced this week by longtime owners, the Carey family, through a news

release by the brokerage firm Cribb, Greene & Cope, which represented the family.

The new owner is Don L. Hurd, president of Hoosier Media Group, Hometown Media and Heartland Media Group. Altogether, Hurd owns 11 newspapers in the state and produces several

other specialty publications.

Hurd said he was contacted about possibly buying the Clintonian after the paper ceased publication in April. After working over the numbers, Hurd said he saw an opportunity to again bring local news to parts of Vermillion and Parke counties.

“We specialize in hyper-local newspapers in the communities that we serve,” Hurd said. “… I call it refrigerator journalism. When I was playing basketball or running track or whenever my name or picture was in the paper, my mom and dad would cut the article out and post it on the refrigerator. We’re all

about local names and local faces.”

The plan is to start publishing again next week, Hurd said, and subsequent weeks on Wednesday and Saturday.

Hurd said the Clintonian’s methodology and digital presence will be overhauled in the coming weeks.

TAYLOR COFFMAN

CAMILLE KUGLER

Wabash High names 2020 valedictorian and salutatorian Officials at Wabash High School announce that Taylor Coffman as the Class of 2020 Valedictorian and Camille Kugler as the Class of 2020 Salutatorian.

Following graduation Taylor plans to serve a two year service mission in Thailand. He will continue his education at Brigham Young University studying medicine and pursuing a major in microbiology.

Camille plans to attend Purdue University in the Fall and pursue a degree in Pharmacy.

Living well gets gift from NIPSCO NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation, the charitable foundation supported by NIPSCO’s parent company NiSource Inc. announced a commitment of $97,000 in funding from the foundation to 18 organizations across the 30 northern Indiana counties NIPSCO serves.

Living Well in Wabash County is among the 18 organizations that will benefit from the gift.

The contributions are intended to support the delivery of emergency services and hunger relief to local communities in need as a result of the COVID-19 public health crisis. These funds are in addition to the $400,000 donation made in March 2020 by the NiSource Charitable Foundation to the American Red Cross in Indiana.

“As the need continues for providing vital services and critical care to those individuals and families most impacted by COVID-19, we’re pleased to partner with several local organizations to help maximize that aid across the communities we serve,” said NIPSCO vice president of communications and external

affairs, Jennifer Montague. “Getting through an event of this magnitude requires all of us working together and doing all that we can to provide support.”

NIPSCO has also taken a number of actions to help customers through the COVID-19 pandemic, including suspending shutoffs for non-payment and waiving late payment fees until further notice.

In addition, the company is offering its most flexible payment plans to customers impacted by or facing hardship due to COVID-19.

Customers should contact NIPSCO directly for payment plan details.

Customers may also qualify for assistance from a number of community action agencies. The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act has allocated additional funding to programs like the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Community Services Block Grant.

These programs can help individuals and families cover costs related to energy bills, employment, education, transportation, food, housing and more.

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Jonah Club plans drive thru fish fry The Jonah Club drive thru fish fry at the Congregational Christian Church will be on Friday, May 15. Drive thru open from 4-6:30 p.m. while supplies last. Fish only carry out is $10 for 6 pieces of fish and tartar sauce.

The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street.

WEBB’S FAMILY PHARMACY HELPS COMMUNITY: Webb’s Family Pharmacy encourages everyone to wear a face mask when out in public. We want to help everyone stay safe. To help those in need, Duke Energy has provided us a grant to help provide a limited amount of masks and hand sanitizer to our community. Starting Monday, May 11, 2020 Webb’s Family Pharmacy North Manchester location will provide any area resident with their choice of 10 surgical masks and one 5 ounce hand sanitizer or two KN-95 masks and one 5 ounce hand sanitizer. This will be free – one per household.

Please pick up at our North Manchester location drive thru.

The business will accept free will donations to help fund additional masks and sanitizers for the community. Additional masks and sanitizer are available for purchase. Thank you Grow Wabash County and Duke Energy for your help in keeping our community safe.

FARMER’S MARKET NEW LOCATION: Beginning in May, the North Manchester Farmers

Market will have a new location.

It will now be located at Ogan’s Landing in North Manchester on South Mill Street.

The market season began May 2 and will operate Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Participants will be practicing safe hygiene and social distancing at the market (but it will be a normal “walk-around” market), so please stay tuned for more announcements closer to the market date. We thank everyone for their continued support of the North Manchester Farmers Market!

PARTING SHOTS: One word of encouragement can be enough to spark someone’s motivation to continue with a difficult challenge. Roy T. Bennett NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.

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Ron McColley of the Stockdale Mill Board of Directors announced that the mill will not be opening this year until July 4. Make plans to tour the mill after that date.

THE TOWN of Roann will have their next Town Council Meeting via Zoom.us. this will be Ann Me Ann Meyer yer on May 12 at 7pm. Meeting # 998 1573 9158, pass765-833-2614 word 0002580 meyerann@ ROANN PUBLIC Library is open for curb side centurylink.net pickup and returns. Text 765-840-2008 your request, you will receive a text back when it is ready for pickup. Also check the library catalog online at www.roannpubliclibrary.follettdestiny.com PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist will be holding May 17th service on their Facebook page at 9am. His sermon will be taken from Matthew 5:21-26 titled “Anyone Who is Angry”.

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Urbana man gets surprise on 90th birthday

URBANA

Ray and Esther al stepgrandchildren, (Hall) Terrel, for 54 13 great-grandchil1/2 years have lived 3 dren, several great1/2 miles east of stepgrandchildren Urbana. Together and one great-greatthey raised 7 chilgranddaughter. dren- Lynn, Connie, Ray Terrel was surKenny, Brenda, prised on April 26.

David, The Fellicia Urbana and Robby.

Fire Ray Departfarmed 80 ment led acres, 31 cars of raised family and hogs and friends worked as with their a manager lights, at Farm sirens Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell Bureau blaring 260-774-3665 and horns Co-op ferpinkynova71@ honking tilizer hotmail.com while they plant in drove past SpeicherRay’s house to pay ville. Many know of tribute to him for his his love for fishing, 90th birthday which which he still does was April 29. today! Perhaps they Unbeknownst to him were blessed to or his wife, everyone receive a mess of was lining up at the crappie or bluegill Urbana from Ray for their Lion’s/Community dinner table or better ballpark for this yet, to join Ray as a event. fishing buddy.

Ray’s children were Ray and Esther involved in secretly raised their family in contacting as many the Urbana Yoke family and friends as Parish Church, they could to join the belonging to Grace procession. The famiMethodist Church.

Ray has been married ly and friends came from as far as to Ester (Hall) Terrel Bourbon, Kokomo, for 67 years. June 20 Fort Wayne, Marion, is their anniversary.

Indianapolis, They have eightRochester, Roann, grandchildren, sever-

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PRAYERS FOR Robert Hollenbeck, Sharon Hagan, Rex Renz, Patsy Sucher, Joni Fox, Mike White and our country.

STAY SAFE and stay healthy for this too will pass. God bless you all.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: May 19 – Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Sorg.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: May 13 – McKenzie Baer; May 14 – Wesley Schultz and Russell Krom; May 16 – Samantha Summers, Cason Myers and Larry Kuhn; May 17 – Jerry Nelson, Hunter Early, Nick Lynn and Evan Wood; May 19 – Brooke Griffey, Stephanie Trump and Rob Cussen.

ROB MACE of the Roann First Brethren Church News Release: Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, Proverbs 1:8.

We live in the age of information.

Knowledge is at our

finger tips called Google. But with all this information, it calls for discernment.

Wisdom warns us to be discerning about truth and falsehood, good and evil, better and best. Everything from diets and hair loss to religion and politics. We all have heard the discussions of foolishness that says I am not sure, or I don’t know, or I have heard, but they move on to share their ideas.

Wisdom calls out to be good listeners with the intent to obey truth. Knowledge needs to move beyond intellectual information. Knowledge is there to guide, protect, and produce actions that reap good results in our lives and those around us. Listening involves engaging the mind to allow information to enter, a reproduction of the information, and then a choice to accept or reject.

James 1 calls us to be quick to listen, but

RAY TERREL Silver Lake, Amboy, North Manchester, Lincolnville, Denver and Wabash.

Ray’s granddaughter Samantha, greatgranddaughter Julia and daughter Connie were in charge of arriving at Ray’s home early enough to video record his surprise and reaction plus get him to go outside in time.

Everyone hollered Happy Birthday to him and dropped cards in the mail box as they drove by. Boy was he surprised!

Ray waved at everyone as they went by.

Some of the family members pulled into the driveway and sang Happy Birthday to him. For Ray’s birthday, he was asked what he would you like. He answered

gooseberry pie, butter beans and cornbread. He also received some beef heart cooked and ready to enjoy along with lemon meringue, peach, and sugar cream pies.

He saved all his cards to open on his actual birthday date.

He enjoyed all the comments and thoughtfulness of everyone. I doubt that he will ever forget his 90th birthday.

Thank you ever so much to the Urbana Fire Department, H & K Wrecker (Jim & Carol Krom) and thanks to all the family who could attend.

Thank you for all the mailed in cards and calls. Thank you, Samantha France, for making the video so we could post it on the Urbana Fire Department’s Facebook page.

Happy Birthday DadGrandpa Ray. May God bless you with many more years to feed fish to your children. You are loved more than you’ll ever know by the many, many people your life has touched.

Urbana Streetlights: If there is a problem with any

of the Urbana Streetlights, please give me a call (260) 774-3665; if no answer, please leave a message with the location

and what is wrong with the light. I will submit an order to have that light repaired. Allow 5 working days for

repairs. The Urbana Streetlights are a very important part of the Community.

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...continued from Page 16 slow to speak and slow to anger. Fear, anxiety, and anger interfere with our ability to think correctly. Anger blows the situation out of proportion, distorting facts, and making interpretations not realistic. We have all been around a person who is angry and watched with disbelief the words and actions that followed.

We all are guilty of allowing anger to lead us down a dangerous and destructive way of life. As I counsel those who suffer from anger, I have to check myself and my spirit to not allow that influence to interfere in my interpretation of what is happening in order to advise the path forward.

Solomon in Proverbs 1:8 is sharing much wisdom to us. We need to hear instructions. We are always in need of truthful information.

We need to be quick to listen without interpreting or build-

ing a defense or answer. Listening helps those who are upset to see you willing to listen and consider truth. Listening helps to be tenderhearted towards those who are sharing. Listening helps us to understand the whole picture. As we listen then we can begin to step forward and not forsake the teaching.

Pastor Rob ministers at the Roann First Brethren Church and is available to counsel and minister. During this time of social distancing, online counseling is available also.

I CAN BE REACHED by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 1pm. I can also be reached by phone at 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.

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Registration begins for 2020 WACCY Golf Outing Registration is now open for Grow Wabash County’s 25th Annual WACCY Golf Outing on June 3 at the Honeywell Public Golf Course.

Grow Wabash County understands that our local business community has hit hard times due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions.

So, Grow Wabash County is setting its sights on the brighter, greener days when Wabash County is able to re-open and return to business as usual. As part of those celebrations, Grow Wabash County invites the Wabash County business community to join them for a day of golf, fun and reconnecting with the folks we have become socially distanced from in recent weeks.

Keeping in mind the health and safety of all of its investors, supporters and golfers, Grow Wabash County has also scheduled a back-up date of July 30 in the case that the social

distancing recommendations are still in effect come June.

Any registrations completed for the June 3 event will be recognized for the July 30 back-up event as well.

The WACCY Golf Outing will, of course, feature some of the Caddyshacklevel antics that have become synonymous with the annual fundraising event.

This year will see the return of the Golf Ball Cannon for interested golfers looking to kick their game up a notch, as well as the Putting Green Contest. Grow Wabash County will also be offering the ever-popular game boosters such as Mulligans, Pick-APutts and Bad Player Insurance.

Registration is $360 per four-person team, which includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, access to a catered lunch from Miller’s Merry Manor and the chance to win a whole assortment of games and prizes.

This year’s outing

Metal Source LLC (1743 S. Wabash St, Wabash, IN 46992) is submitting an NOI letter for our facility (located at 1743 S. Wabash Street, Wabash, IN 46992) to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-6 to discharge storm water exposed to industrial activities. Run-off from the facility will discharge into Stone Creek.”

THE CITY OF WABASH FIRE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER Applications are being accepted until 4:00 pm, the 29th day of May 2020, by the City of Wabash Fire Department for the position of probationary firefighter.

Applications, job description, and agility test requirements may be obtained at City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana or also can be downloaded on the City of Wabash Website https://www.cityofwabash.com/egov/documents/1584025030_80827.pdf Applications must be returned to City Hall by 4:00 pm, the 29th day of May 2020.

Under Indiana Code 36-8-4-7, a person may not be appointed as a member of the Wabash Fire Department after the person has reached thirty-six (36) years of age.

Under Indiana Code 36-1-20.2 (Nepotism), a person may not be appointed as a member of the Wabash Fire Department who is related to any officer of the Department.

To be considered for appointment, applicants must: • Have a valid high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

• Possess a current, valid driver’s license at time of appointment.

• Pass an aptitude, physical agility, and the 1977 PERF examinations.

• Pass a background check.

• Possess high moral character and commitment to service.

Meet the residency requirements of Indiana Code 36-8-4-2, and reside in Wabash County.

Because of the Department’s efforts to improve the services it provides, preference may be given to applicants who are EMT licensed Paramedics with a history of fire training. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain paramedic/fire certification for the duration of their employment with the Wabash Fire Department.

A recent photograph must accompany all applications.

Testing of applicants will be conducted the 6 June 2020, at 8:00 a.m. at the fire station located at 1000 North Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana.

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will offer morning (7:30 a.m. start) and afternoon (1 p.m. start) flights on a first come, first serve basis.

Prizes that day will be awarded to these categories: Longest Drive for both Men and Women; Longest Putt; Closest to the Pin; and prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and last place teams.

Heartland REMC will once again be sponsoring the Hole-In-One contest, which will include opportunities to win cash prizes of $5,000 on Hole 7, $3,000 on Hole 3, $1,000 on Hole 15, and $1,000 on Hole 16.

The biggest prize of the day, though, will be the custom WACCY Golf Championship Belt, which will be awarded to the grand champion of the 2020 WACCY Golf Outing.

For those businesses in our community that would rather enjoy the day from more of a spectator role, there are many sponsorship opportunities, including becoming a Hole Sponsor ($125) which allows the sponsor to set up at a hole on the course with their own booth or activity to promote their business and connect with the golfers that come through.

Businesses can register as a hole sponsor or opt to sponsor one of the many other features of the day such as the Golf Ball Cannon, the scoreboard, the golf carts or the drink carts. Register today at www.growwabashcounty.com/events.

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF WABASH IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JOHN R. DRAGOO

Grow Wabash County officials are aware of the financial concerns some of our sponsors and donors may be facing during this time.

They are glad to work with any sponsor that would like to participate to arrange the best timeframe and method of payment so that no one gets left out of the game.

Please contact marketing@growwabashcounty.com with any of these concerns.

WACCY Golf Committee members for the 2020 event include: Jami Bartel, Miller’s Merry Manor; Kaye Krom, Owens CorningThermafiber; Gary Larson, Ford Meter Box; Mel Thomas, Honeywell Golf Course; Margaret Warren, Crossroads Bank; Rachel Olsen, Heartland REMC; Paul McCann, Red Earth CPA; Jarrod McKee, Crossroads Bank; and the Grow Wabash County staff.

Officials want to extend a special thank you to our early sponsors: Heartland REMC, Miller’s Merry Manor, Owens CorningThermafiber, Inc., Beacon Credit Union and Anytime Fitness.

To register for the 25th Annual Golf Outing or to find out more about the various sponsorship opportunities for this event, visit www.growwabashcounty.com/events or contact Grow Wabash County by email at marketing@growwab ashcounty.com or by phone at 260-563- 5258.

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: ) Cause No. 85C01-2004-EU-000031 ) ) )

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION For Publication in Newspaper Notice is hereby given that Jane D. Dragoo was on April 13, 2020, appointed Personal Representative of the estate-of John R. Dragoo, deceased, who died on the 24th day of March, 2020. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this date: April 13, 2020 Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Trisha J. Paul, BARRETT MCNAGNY LLP 215 East Berry Street, P. 0. Box 2263 Fort Wayne, Indiana 46801 Supreme Court ID: 19521-02 5/6, 5/13/20

Riders leave during the start of the 2020 Dam to Dam ride. The Paper file photo

Deadline nears for 2020 Dam to Dam’s early bird registration Early bird registration for the Dam to Dam Century Ride and the DAM(N)!MAN! triathlon is now open.

Both events are part of the organization’s Adventure Series.

The early bird registration fee for the bike ride is $40 from now until May 31, however attendees can use promo code D2DSAVE10 to save $10 for a limited time.

The price increases to $50 beginning June 1. The registration fee for the triathlon is $135, however participants can use promo code DMSAVE40 to save $40 for a limited time. Registration is available online or over the phone. Youth always participate for free thanks to the generosity of our sponsors.

Registration for both events includes breakfast, lunch, and a free commemorative T-shirt and buff.

Limited edition short-sleeved jerseys will be available for purchase online at visitwabashcounty.co m/adventure-series.

In 2020, the Dam to Dam Century Ride attracted nearly 800 cyclists to Wabash County from 18 different states across the U.S. “The D2D showcases the entire county,” said Christine Flohr, director of tourism for Visit Wabash County and organizing liaison for the event. “The routes are designed to highlight the rural beauty and authentic history

of Wabash County and its towns.”

The addition of the DAM(N)!MAN! Triathlon will appeal to another target market garnering more attention for our community. D!M! will take place on the same day as the Dam to Dam Century Ride and will incorporate the newest and longest 150-mile bike route, plus a 3.1-mile swim and will end with a 31-mile run.

Proceeds from the events are earmarked for upkeep of the signage along the Wabash County Bike Route, promoting and marketing Wabash County as an outdoor sports, recreation, and fitness destination and overseeing the advancement of the Adventure Series each year.

“Visit Wabash County is beyond excited to once again connect out of town guests to our entire county.” said Adam Stakeman, a member of the Visit Wabash County Board of Directors and ultraathlete. “This entire event is made possible by the extremely generous gifts we receive from so many gracious sponsors.

We are truly grateful for their support.”

Both events are Powered by INGUARD Health as the lead sponsor with incredible support from CARBON+ Level Sponsors: Parkview Wabash Hospital, Miller’s Health Systems, Wabash County

YMCA, Big City Paints, Borders & Beyond Art Gallery, Breakaway Bike and Fitness. Carbon Level Sponsors: Oji Intertech, Midwest Eye Consultants, Chapman’s Brewing Company, The Paper of Wabash County, City of Wabash, Spirit Wear, 5-Hour Energy, Augie’s Friends, Intrasect Technologies, The Ford Meter Box Foundation, Inc. Wabash Plain Dealer.

Titanium Level Sponsors: Servisoft Eco Water, Kirtlan Automotive, KISS FM, Gaunt & Son Asphalt, Hoosier Chiropractic, LLC, Crossroads Investment Center, First Merchants Bank, Manchester Alive, 105.9 the Bash, David L. Mann, CLU, CFP, Beacon Credit Union, Ridenour Family, 50 East Garden Center & Café, Paperworks, Inc. Schlemmer Brothers, Thermafiber Wabash.

Aluminum Level Sponsors: Paul’s Floor Covering, First Farmer’s Bank and Trust, Dawes & Pugh, CPAs, American Health Network, Grandstaff-Hentgan Funeral Service, Charley Creek Inn, Wabash Do It Best, Wabash Property Management, Wabash Marketplace, Inc, Downs, Tandy, Petruniw, LLC, Grow Wabash County.

Spokes Level Sponsors: OswaltThomas, Builders Mart of Wabash.

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LaFontaine club delays plans for celebration

LaFontaine Literary Club will not meet on May 14 due to the coronavirus. The club has decided not to hold the 100th anniversary in June due to the coronavirus. They have decided to have the celebration of 100 years of being a club in September, as the club does not meet in July and August.

More information will follow closure to the time.

LAFONTAINE LIONS will not be having their Hand Breaded Tenderloin Dinner this month.

Lions are hoping to have one in June.

ONE OF the restrictions is still anyone over 65 to still remain home. So, since I fall into that age area, I will still remain home. I am not looking forward to another month, but if that keeps me safe.

I will follow the rules.

That means more listening to our pastor online and not in person.

I have been enjoying the communication from my church family of the LaFontaine Christian Church.

A big thank you to my granddaughter who has been getting my groceries for me and dropping them off at the door. Thank you to my son for getting gas for my lawn mower so I can mow the yard.

I have a girl’s trip planned with my daughter and her two girls in June. I sure hope this will not be canceled. We have done this for several

years, with me not be able to go the one year my late husband was ill. Time with family is so important and these past several weeks have showed just how much seeing family and friends means.

One positive thing is God is Good all the Time, All the Time God is Good.

We just have to and need to Trust Him. WORDS OF WISDOM “No matter how unique you may think your struggle is, many people have overcome the exact same issues, and many people are doing the work to overcome them right now, all around you.

Connect with them.”

Mark Freeman HAPPY BIRTHDAY Connie Cook May 15, Luke Kirk, Janice Zeller, Victoria Sherman, Miranda Nose May 16, Noel Huston, Joyce Summers May 17, Janet Finch, Meredith Frymier, Makenna Dawes May 18, Mo Lloyd, Sierra Witt, Karson Baldwin, Zach Brane May 19 Melissa Kuester, Barbara Kain, Dan Guenin, Izaak Wright May 20, Jarrett Smith, Tim Guisewhite, Brad Rody, Michael Snyder May 21 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Rick and Amanda Eviston May 18, Chris and Penny Finch May 20 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

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Prayer Concerns: Roxanne Haupert & family, Doris Mattern, Kristina Gamsby, Alma DeVore, Jane Winebrenner, Gene Miller is in a nursing facility in Ft Wayne, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Max Chamberlain,

Dean & Lois Haupert, Duane and Esther Wagner, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim Hartley, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and daughter Jackie, Jeff Warnock, Lowell Karns, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney,

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Southwood athletes honored Madison Hipskind And Makenna Younce Mental Attitude Award: Aleia Sweet Most Rebounds Award: Erin Lehner Best Percentage Shooter: Makenna Pace Most Outstanding Player Award: Makenna Pace

Southwood High School’s winter sports athletes were recently honored for their efforts during the 2019-20 school year.

Receiving honors were: Cheerleaders Varsity Cheerleaders: Torey Holloway, Kristen Warren, Kaitlyn Beavers, Isabel Davis, Gracen Kelley, Capri Lambert And Kloe Teulker, Varsity Chevrons; Zak Sarll And Trista Roser, Varsity Chevron & Cheer “S” Reserve Cheerleaders: Kadance Blackburn, Abby Fouts And Maddison Hunter, Reserve Certificates; Chloe Adams And Lilly Snow, Reserve Certificate & Fn ‘2022 2019-2020 Girls’ JV Basketball Kylie Ray, Autumn Culver, Mya Denney, Madison Hipskind, Makenna Younce, Reserve Certificates; Meredith Norman, Reserve Certificate & Fn 2023; Ariel Benner And Shantel Crabtree, Varsity Manager Chevron And Manager “S”

2019 - 2020 Girls’ Varsity Basketball Sydney Helfin, Erin Lehner, Kayla Mays, Makenna Pace, Sierra Stout, Maggie Ball, Rylie Barney, Ashley Smith, Bailey Wyatt, Ella Haupert, Aleia Sweet And Alaina Winer, Varsity Chevrons Most Improved Player Award:

Three Rivers Conference Recognition Makenna Pace, 1st Team AllThree Rivers Conference Sydney Helfin, Honorable Mention All-Three Rivers Conference All Wabash County Recognition Makenna Pace, 1st Team AllWabash County Erin Lehner, 2nd Team AllWabash County Ella Haupert, 2nd Team AllWabash County Ella Haupert, 6th Man Of The Year

Parkview gradually resumes services Parkview Health is gradually resuming some of its suspended services, including elective and nonurgent surgeries and procedures.

Based on recommendations from various professional societies, accrediting bodies and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the reopening plan will follow a tiered approach. The health system will resume suspended services while monitoring COVID-19 activity, supplies, staffing and overall capacity.

Some services resumed this week, with more set to begin Monday, May 4.

Patients whose procedures were cancelled due to the pandemic will be among the first to receive care and will be contacted to reschedule.

Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) offices will also gradually

resume more patient appointments for those needing to see a provider in person.

Virtual and telephonic visits will continue and are encouraged when possible.

To ensure hospitals and clinics can safely meet patient demand as the pandemic evolves, Parkview Health has also implemented a tiered surge capacity plan.

The system will be able to flex its capacity to handle a steady stream of cases, with the capability to triple intensive care unit capacity if it sees a sudden increase in critically ill COVID-19 patients.

Parkview’s surge and reopening plans are designed to be fluid, allowing the health system to transition between tiers and safely care for COVID-19 patients while resuming services for patients who may have had to delay care.

...continued from Page 17 our nation, the people that have contracted COVID-19, doctors and nurses that are helping the sick to combat this virus, scientists that are trying to develop a vaccine and our Military personnel.

Birthday wishes: May 17 Max Biehl 90 years young. (Send

cards to 5780 N 400E Urbana, IN 46990); May 17 Kitty Baer; May 17 Jenny Price; May 18 Judy Eltroth; May 18 Reece Fitch; May 18 Taylor Fitch; May 19 Ryan Haupert; May 21 Ruth Summers.

Anniversary: Travis and Allison Chamberlain May 20.

“As northeast Indiana’s largest health system, Parkview is here to serve the community,” said Jeffrey Boord, MD, MPH, chief quality and safety officer, Parkview Health.

“The health and safety of our patients and co-workers is paramount and will remain the focus of all plans for managing COVID-19 alongside our other services. No one knows for certain how the pandemic will unfold, but Parkview is ready to adapt and respond appropriately.”

In addition to previously implemented precautions such as visitor restrictions, Parkview has implemented additional safety measures to protect its patients and co-workers while resuming operations.

These measures include additional patient screenings via phone before the

day of care and upon arrival to a facility, contained areas for patients with known or suspected COVID19 and enhanced cleaning procedures that include the use of UV light sterilization in some areas.

Additionally, all patients and co-workers will be asked to wear a face mask upon entering a Parkview facility.

Patients are encouraged to wear their own masks, but those without a mask will be given one upon arrival.

To ensure social distancing of 6 feet within waiting rooms, PPG will stagger scheduling to minimize the number of patients in an office at one time.

Patients may also be asked to wait in their car until five minutes prior to an appointment.

“In this unique time, it’s important for the community to

have continued access to needed care, but also for patients to know that we’re focused on their safety and the safety of our staff,” said Boord.

“We appreciate the community’s support and adaptability to the changes we’ve made. Patients may be anxious to schedule elective procedures or other care needs, but it is important to be seen, either virtually or in-person, to treat any ongoing or chronic conditions and avoid delay in care or worsening of those conditions.”

For the latest information on COVID-19, including an interactive symptom checker and facility updates, visit parkview.com/COVID -19. To learn more about virtual health options, including the option to schedule video visits with a PPG provider, visit parkview.com/carefromhome.

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Indiana American implements rate hike Indiana American Water officials announced they have implemented the second step of a two-step rate increase approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission in June 2019 for the company’s water customers across the state.

The new rates are effective for all water service provided to Indiana American Water customers after May 1, 2020.

Indiana American Water’s ongoing infrastructure investments are the primary driver behind the increase. The company included more than $542 million of water infrastructure investments in a request filed in September 2018 to increase its water rates. Of that amount, approximately $79 million was invested at three Indiana American Water treatment facilities to, among other things, add ultraviolet disinfection to the existing treatment process, adding an extra layer of protection against chlorineresistant microbes, viruses and pathogens that may be present in surface water sources.

“Indiana American Water has made significant investments in aging infrastructure and its treatment and distribution facilities to ensure service reliability, water quality and fire pro-

tection for the more than 1.3 million people who depend on us every day,” Indiana American Water President Matt Prine said. “We are proud of our record of success in providing affordable water while making investments that are critical to the public’s health and safety and the economic vitality of the communities we serve.”

The investments, which have all been placed in service, help maintain and enhance service, water quality, system reliability and capacity, and fire protection capabilities for customers while keeping the cost of water service for most households their most affordable utility bill at about a penny per gallon.

“We have also worked hard to hold our operating and maintenance expenses relatively flat by implementing efficiencies and leveraging technology and innovation throughout the workplace,” said Prine. “During the period covered in our rate request, our O&M expenses increased at a rate below the inflation rate over the last decade. Our successes represent more than $10 million of savings for our customers over what our expenses would have been if allowed to grow with inflation.”

Pet owners reminded about following leash law Now that the weather is starting to warm up, officials at the Wabash County Animal Shelter remind pet owners that they are required by law to keep their

animals in their yard unless they are walking them on a leash.

Those walking their dogs must be prepared to clean up any messes their animals make while of one’s property.

Officials said the shelter is starting to get a lot of complaints about people opening their doors and allowing their animals to freely roam on other people’s property.

Disregarding leash laws and not cleaning up after pets may subject the animal’s owner to fines by law enforcement officers.”

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Helping each other:

When the barbershops and hair salons are closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, what do you do when in need of a haircut? You call up some friends to come over and help at your home. Charity Good, Nikki Holmes, Jillian Sotore and Cooper Good did just that last week at a home in the 100 block of Stitt Street. Barbershops and salons were able to open on Monday under recent orders from Gov. Eric Holcumb. Photo by Harold V. Chatlosh

Watch for farm equipment during 2020 planting season As spring arrives and temperatures rise, farmers across Indiana will begin to plant the state’s 15 million acres of crops. To keep motorists and farmers safe this planting season, several state agencies have partnered together to encourage Hoosiers to be alert, slow down and share the road with farm equipment.

“Farming season can be both a joyful and anxious time as farmers begin to plant their crops,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development.

“Farmers on tractors and heavy equipment use the same roads we do, let’s save them some unneeded anxiety and be cautious and alert while out on the road.”

According to the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration, farm vehicles other than trucks were involved in 98 crashes across the U.S., with two of those accidents occurring in Indiana.

Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler says farmers want to move their equipment as quickly and safely as possible.

“Normally people don’t think of roadway accidents when they think of one of the dangers of farming,” said Kettler.

“But, each year lives are lost due to accidents on our rural roads and highways.

That is why we are encouraging motorists and farmers to be cautious this spring. Please be alert, slow down and share the road.”

While the term “farm equipment” encompasses a wide range of vehicles, the most common types

motorists will encounter during planting season include sprayers, tractors pulling planters or tillage equipment and large trucks hauling agricultural products.

These vehicles are wide, sometimes taking up most of the roadway, and often travel at speeds no greater than 25 mph.

The following list includes several safety tips for motorists approaching large farm equipment: Farmers will pull over when they are able to let you pass, but it may take time for them to get to a safe place to do so. Be patient.

Farm equipment is wide, sometimes taking up most of the roadway. Be careful when passing.

Do not pass if you are in a designated “No Passing Zone” or within 100 feet of any intersection, railroad

grade crossing, bridge, elevation structure or tunnel.

Do not try to pass a slow-moving vehicle on the left without ensuring that the vehicle is not planning a left turn. It may appear that the driver is pulling over for you to pass when it is actually preparing to turn. You will drive right into its path, endangering yourself and the farmer.

Avoid tailgating, as some farm equipment might have to make sudden stops along the road.

Allow plenty of time to get to your destination, be aware of alternate routes and avoid distractions.

“Springtime in Indiana means crisp cool mornings and farm machinery of all sizes crossing county and state roads as they move from field to field,”

Fourteen Heartland Career Center students from the Criminal Justice Program effectively used their time during their quarantine and became certified Emergency Telecommunicators (ETC).

In March, Criminal Justice teacher Leroy Striker became a certified Emergency Telecommunicators Instructor through Priority Dispatch Corporation to offer his students additional opportunities to attain viable certifications in his program. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development recognizes the Emergency Telecommunicator (ETC) as an essential component of any effective public safety response system.

The ETC course provides a 40-hour introductory training for a wide range of concepts and skills needed to successfully work in a public safety communication center. The ETC program is designed and produced by the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAED).

The course is designed to train students unfamiliar with emergency communication centers in emergency telecommunication technology, interpersonal communication, legal issues, and job stress.

Students earning certification were: Wabash High School: Makayla Lamb.

Northfield High School: Trinnity Mitchell and Brenton Yarger.

Southwood High School: Tyler Proffitt and Cherish Allen.

Manchester High School: Jaynie Shepherd.

North Miami High School: Taylor Hoover, Hannah Hicks, Taylor Williams, Camile Correll, Lilly Gentry and Maddisson Weidner.

Peru High School: Angelina Krieg.

Homeschooled (Wabash): Brooke Bowling.

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www.terrellrealtygroup.com ASSEMBLY OF GOD Gospel Light Assembly of God 347 Southwood Dr.; Neil Jeffrey, pastor.

Su nday School 9:45 a.m. (all ages); Morning 10:30;

Evening Service 6:00 p.m., Kids’ Korral Wednesday Midweek Service 7:00 p.m., Youth Meeting 7:00 p.m.

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”.

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Emmanuel Free Will Baptist 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash; Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, pastor. Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Morning Prayer Service 11 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6 p.m.; Bus transportation available, call 5633009.

Erie Street Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie Street, Wabash; phone 563-8616. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. Transportation and nursery available.

Grand Street Baptist Church 1655 Grand Street, Wabash; John Denniston, pastor, phone 765-981-2868; church phone: 563-8409. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Morning Service 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.

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 CATHOLIC

St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Levi Nkwocha, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 563-4750. Due to the coronavirus ALL masses are cancelled until further notice.

CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Josh Fennell; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages.

CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563-5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available.

COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Lou Hunt. 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 CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Congregational Christian Church 310 N. Walnut Street, N. M. www.brightlightccc.org Lead Pastor Sebrena Cline; Associate Pastor Andrew Burch. Sunday mornings 9 a.m. Small Groups/Coffee Hour; 10 a.m. Worship Service with Kidz Church.

"A place to Belong, Believe, Become and Build".

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

NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 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.

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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; Rev. Haley Asberry, Minister; phone 260-5634179; website: www.wabashchristian.org. Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Nursery provided. Find us on 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. 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 Jesus - Peacefully, Simply, Together. HOURS: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. Handicap accessible.

LUTHERAN Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Pastor Tom Curry. Office phone 260.563.4051. Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. meal with program and activities. 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 Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you!

The LCMS Mission Church in North Manchester is holding services each Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. with fellowship time following in the Life Center Building on 7th and Bond Streets. Please come and worship with us. Bring your family and friends. “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” Roman 3:28 NIV. For more information call Pat at 260-6101961 or email to lcmsnorthmanchester@gmail.com.

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 Services - Sundays: Sunday School 9 AM; Worship: 10 AM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260982-8558. cfcpeople.org Wabash Friends Church 3563 S State Rd 13, Wabash. Traditional Worship, 8:30am. Contemporary Worship, 10:45am. Sunday School, 9:30am. Currently only doing virtual services on Sunday morning at 10am until June 14th. Join us at https://www.facebook.com/wabashfriendschurch/ The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 1975 Vernon St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260-571-7686. 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 7863365. 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. Worship 9:30 am, Sunday School 10:45 am, Bible Study Sunday evenings 6:00 pm.

Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.; Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Children’s Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Pastor - Greg Wilburn. Youth Pastor - Jody Tyner. We invite all to come and worship with us. “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 p.m. www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Chris Tiedeman, pastor.

Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Sunday multi-media worship service at 10 a.m. with children’s message, Praise Team, and Choir.

First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, IN 46992, (260) 563-3108, Senior Pastor-Pastor Nathan Whybrew. Pastor of Visitation - Pastor John Cook. Youth Pastor - Pastor Nick Smith.

Sunday Worship Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Communion on the first Sunday of each month. 9:00 a.m.-Bible study, 10:15 a.m.Sunday School for Pre-School & Kindergarten following Children’s message. Nursery available. Director of Children’s Ministry Angel Hostetler, FACT (Families and Christ Together) every Wednesday 4 p.m., meal served. Brianna’s Hope (a program providing hope to individuals, families and communities battling addiction issues), every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. with a meal each week. First Friends Child Care ELM (Early Learning Ministry), Ages 4 weeks thru 12 years, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays, Carolyn Satterfield, Director. Wesley Academy Ages 2 ½ thru Pre-K, Susan Vanlandingham, Director.

LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765981-4021; 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 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765-981-2648. 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.

WESLEYAN Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Pastor - Rodger Smith. 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. Change is possible! Whether you are overchurched, 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!

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