The Paper of Wabash County - June 9, 2021 Issue

www.thepaperofwabash.com LOCAL POSTAL

PO Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992 (260) 563-8326

PATRON

Northfield’s girls softball team advances to the state finals. — Page 6

June 9, 2021

Proudly Serving Wabash County Since 1977

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID WABASH, IN PERMIT NO. 233 Vol. 44, No. 13

Seniors at Manchester, Northfield, Southwood and Wabash high schools all became the newest members of their schools’ alumni rolls over the last two weeks, as the four schools had their respective Commencement ceremonies. For more from each school, see stories on Pages 3, 4 and 5.

FREE

Published Weekly, Read Daily

FREE

2

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

Voted “Best Garage Door Company in Wabash County” in The Paper of Wabash County 2020 Readers Choice

Employers working to meet local needs Employers in Wabash County are casting a wider net to fill their labor needs and are considering relocation in order to scale their operations. Regionally, there is a similar picture. The 11-county northeast Indiana labor force has decreased by 10,000 people or two percent and this trend has greatly increased the competition for workers, especially skilled labor, around Wabash. In a candid interview with the Imagine One 85 planning team, a local business owner expanded on the challenge.

“We’re on the cusp of scaling our operation right here in Wabash County, but the limitations or the risks we see have to do with people. We need skilled operators and we’re looking farther and farther and offering more and more,” one Wabash County business owner said.

There is a strong, demonstrated link between economic output and the vitality of the local labor force. Population decline further stresses the system, as young people - especially those with a college degree migrate to other communities.

Considering the majority of new jobs in the county (59 percent) come from business start-ups, this out-migration is troubling. Additionally, while the unemployment rate quickly recovered from a COVID-19 high of 16.5 percent back down to 4.5 percent, the labor force participation total (those actively employed or looking for work) has fallen at a faster rate than the population: from a high point of 18,400 in 2002 to just over 15,000 in 2021. This nearly 20percent decrease is six times the regional decline and twice the popula-

tion decline. The impacts to small business are just as acute, shares Brian Howenstine, owner of True Value Hardware.

“It doesn’t really matter if you have a big production business or a small shop, it’s all about people. If I can’t find reliable labor, I can’t turn that sign every morning. The problem here is the change is so slow. We almost don’t notice the decrease. But, I can

tell you, if you’ve tried to hire a staff, you get it. You see it and you want to be part of the process to reverse it,” said Howenstine, who also is a member of the Imagine One 85 Steering Committee Demographics are an added challenge.

In 2020, 26 percent of the County’s jobs were held by people over the age of 55. In critical industries such as manufacturing and agriculture, which account for

over 3,000 jobs combined and more than a third of the county’s employment, more than 30 percent of workers are over the age of 55. This pending wave of retirement has the potential to add to labor scarcity, especially in two of the county’s most productive sectors.

Opportunity exists, however, with the out-commuters.

Regional competition for workers is intense, and business-

es are hiring from farther and farther.

Cheap gas prices and limited homebuilding have led to a rise in the ultra-commuter, or those commuting more than 50 miles one way. Among county residents in the workforce, 37percent commute more than 25 miles, and nearly 22percent commute over 50 miles.

Wabash County is a net-exporter of labor,

and nearly 7,800 people who live in the community work outside. At the same time, local businesses are filling their needs from the region, with more skilled trades being imported from outside. There is capacity to capture more of this labor within the county if the skills, pay, and opportunities align.

Imagine One 85 is a process to confront the population challenge head on.

Through direct engagement with the community and stakeholders and indepth analysis of the county’s conditions and trends, the Steering Committee is working to develop a strong and visionary plan to help lead the communities of the county toward growth. A recent presentation by the group revealed that the county would need to grow by 85 new families or households each year in order to recapture it’s previous population high in 25 years.

The “+85” initiative is emerging as a central recommendation of the work, with strategies focused squarely at the challenge. Increasing the population alone will not directly address the labor force challenge. If, however, the “+85” initiative succeeds in attracting younger and talented people to the community, it may greatly bolster the workforce, and thereby the economy.

On July 14 the Steering Committee will host an event to explore the challenges and potential of Wabash County.

The Imagine One 85 Growth Summit will be a unique and interactive moment for community members to share and make a direct impact on their community. The meeting will take place from 6 to 8 PM on the Honeywell Plaza and include food and entertainment. Attendance is free. Register at the website, www.imagineone85.org.

Sandra Atkinson-AAMS Financial Advisor 1604 St. Rd. 114 W. N. Manchester, IN 46962 260-982-8650 1-888-982-8650

Amy Sullivan-AAMS Financial Advisor 58 E. Hill Wabash, IN 46992 260-563-8428 1-800-782-4584

Wayne Denger Financial Advisor 760 Alber St. Wabash, IN 46992 260-563-3010

Troy Baer Financial Advisor 615 Manchester Ave. Wabash, IN 46992 260-563-5951 1-866-563-5951

Tyler Olson Financial Advisor 58 E. Hill Wabash, IN 46992 260-563-8428 1-800-782-4584

www.edwardjones.com

Member SIPC

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

www.thepaperofwabash.com

3

Northfield seniors receive diplomas at 59th Commencement

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Northfield High School 2021 Seniors officially ended their high school careers on Sunday, June 6 ,at the 59th NHS Commencement ceremony.

After the graduates entered the gymnasium, played on by the NHS Band playing Pomp and Circumstance, they, along with the gathered crowd of family and friends watched a slideshow made by Emma Brainard, showcasing each senior with a childhood photo and a senior photo, as well as group photos from the last year of friend groups, proms, sports and clubs. Jenna Krom then welcomed the crowd to the ceremony.

The NHS A Capella Choir, directed by Lindsay Knee, performed “Fly Away Home,” a piece by Douglas Wagner.

Lyndsey Carter, this year’s valedictorian addressed the crowd next with a series of “Lyndsey’s Life Lessons,” in which she shared some lessons she had learned throughout her life in an effort to inspire and encourage her fellow graduates as they go on into the next phases of their lives.

The lessons she shared were that failure is part of success, to stay true to who you are, always be kind, and that it is important to have someone in your life that challenges and inspires you.

“I have heard before that failure is necessary sometimes to create success,” she said. “It builds us up and teaches us a lesson to become stronger and better than we were before.

Although I always tried to remember the importance of this advice, I still did not like failing, and I would do everything in my power to make sure that it would not happen. Failure is not something we dream of. But sometimes fail-

ure cannot be stopped and it’s an inevitable part of all of our journeys.”

She shared that her older sister has always been an inspiration to her, and thanked her.

“She not only encouraged me, she inspired me to be better when I didn’t always want to be. I think we all have that “person” that challenges, encourages and ultimately lifts us up when we need it.”

Carter ended her speech by congratulating her fellow grads and wishing them the best.

Salutatorian, Elise Gottschalk spoke next, taking her classmates and the audience back on the journey that it took to get to where they are now.

She shared about the many challenges and changes the class faced, claiming that those challenges made the Class of

2021 the best class to graduate from NHS. She recalled being the first class required to do full days of kindergarten, the reconfiguration of the MSD elementary schools, the first class required to take the IREAD standardized test, and dealing with COVID their junior and senior years.

Gottschalk also shared how those experiences took everyone out of their comfort zones, and that because of those challenges, they are who they are today.

“Think about how different our world would look if people were too scared to make that step out of their comfort zone, based on how someone else portrays it,” she said. “What if

Members of the Northfield A Capellla Choir perform “Fly Away Home” during the Northfield Commencement Ceremony on Sunday evening. Photo by Mandy Mahan

nobody ever went to school to be a surgeon because everyone says the schooling is just too hard? What if nobody went into the military because everyone says it’s too much hard work? The future might seem pretty scary in life, but I guarantee it is not as bad as it looks… when you look outside your comfort zone, and think it looks too daunting, remind yourself that things are not as bad as they seem.”

Gottschalk ended

her speech with sentiment about her faith

in God. “Psalm 18:32 says,

‘It is God who equips Continued on Page 13

Serving Wabash County, Indiana The largest circulation publication in Wabash County

606 State Road 13 North • P.O. Box 603 • Wabash, IN 46992 Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday Web Address: www.thepaperofwabash.com

Staff Publisher Commercial Printing Editor Business Manager Advertising Director Prepress & Production Creative Operations Manager

Don L. Hurd Sam Frieden Joe Slacian Cheryl Baker Arlene Long Jeff Coleman Ann Tysinger

president@hoosiermediagroup.com sfrieden@thepaperofwabash.com jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com accounting@thepaperofwabash.com along@thepaperofwabash.com jcoleman@thepaperofwabash.com ann@thepaperofwabash.com

Deadlines Display Advertising Display Advertising requiring proofs Classified Advertising/cancellations Display Advertising copy changes/cancellation

Friday @ 5:00 p.m.

Thursday @ 5:00 p.m.

Friday @ 5:00 p.m.

Friday @ 4:00 p.m.

Production Ads and text may be emailed in PDF format to ads@thepaperofwabash.com or directly to your sales rep above. If you have any questions please call for detailed information.

All submitted CDs, DVDs or photos need to be picked up 30 days after print, any left after 30 days will be discarded.

The Paper reserves the right to refuse for publication any advertising that is considered offensive, misleading, or detrimental to the public, the newspaper or another advertiser and to edit advertising at its discretion.

Current Wabash County Circulation 16,225

4

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

98 seniors graduate from Manchester

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nm paper.com

NORTH MANCHESTER — The Manchester High School Class of 2021 celebrated an end to one chapter of life and a move ahead to the next, as they turned their tassels, making their graduation official Friday night, May 28, 2021.

The Manchester Concert Band played the processional as the graduates entered the Manchester Junior-Senior High School gymnasium.

Student Council president Gavin Mize welcomed families and friends to begin the ceremony.

Senior Choir members sang “Blessing”

by Katie Moran Bart, followed by CoValedictorian Trescott Duffy addressing his classmates.

Duffy spoke on the importance of per-

Manchester High School seniors turn their tassels to signify their graduation. Photo by Eric Christiansen sistence, whether it is in sports, music, or grades. He talked about his journey in wrestling.

“For my entire high school career, my life was wrestling,” Duffy said. “I slept, breathed, and ate – or in other words, didn’t

eat – wrestling. It became my passion.

When I first got into it, I had very little skill and very little success, but I wasn’t going to let that stop me.”

He said that during his freshman year, a teammate reached the state finals, and

Duffy went to support him.

“The whole atmosphere … was intriguing to me,” he said.

“The large stadium, the huge crowd – all of it inspired me. I wanted to be bet the one to get my hand raised on the mat in front of thousands of

Southwood grads hear original, not cookie-cutter Commencement talks

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com One thing is certain about those attending Sunday afternoon’s Southwood High School’s 2021 Commencement ceremony: They didn’t hear “cookie cutter” speeches from Valedictorian Braden Sweet or Salutatorian Maggie Ball.

In fact, both made some type of reference to that fact during their messages.

“So, I was about to just totally cheat on this thing and look up what to say, but that would be plagiarism, and I guess that’s illegal or something, who knows?”

Ball said in her talk.

“So, I figured I better not copy. But I also knew that my class deserved more. After everything we have been through they at least deserved something special and a little more personal.”

She noted that the class has been together since they were in the third grade and LaFontaine and Southwood elementary schools were consolidated.

Southwood senior Alix Winer gives closing remarks Sunday afternoon during the school’s Commencement ceremony. Photo by Harold Chatlosh “From then on choir, as well as band memories were creatand not to mention ed from having recess the success that our boys have had in athevery day that letics, such as going involved many broto state for running, ken bones and conwinning the sectional cussions, to thinking and conference in of some pretty intermultiple sports.” esting senior She noted that the pranks,” Ball said. “I class’ senior year has would say our class not been what they has strived in many expected, because of aspects of our high the COVID-19 panschool days, from musical arts to athlet- demic.

She didn’t dwell on ics. the matter, but noted, “Several have gone “because of this year, to state events for

one valuable life lesson that have all learned is to adapt.”

“We had to adapt to new ways of communicating with the family, to the new odd school year and even just being in public in general. Our school year looked a whole lot different and we missed out on doing the things that past seniors have gotten the chance to do.

“But, we put all that aside and overcame these obstacles.”

She urged her classmates to not forget their home roots and family traditions in which they were raised.

“Never be a victim to the storms you endure, but use those storms to propel you to never stop trying,” she said.

Sweet, referencing cookie cutter speeches, told the crowd from the get-go that if they were expecting such a message, “you’re in the wrong place.”

“Cookie-cutter isn’t who I am,” he said. “I spent a lot of high school trying to be somebody I was not.

Recently we found Continued on Page 13

people and be recognized as one of the greatest in the state.

“Everything I did from that moment on, I did it with wrestling in mind.”

Three years later, Duffy said he battled with the decision to wrestle at a lower weight than he

weighed at the time, which would give him a better chance to advance to state.

“I wasn’t confident enough in myself to wrestler at a heavier weight class, and in refusing to do so, I spoiled my senior season,” he said.

“Thinking about it now, my senior year wasn’t about proving my self (but) it was about protecting myself.

“I think this is relatable for a lot of us,” Duffy added. “If you focus on the past, and continuously worry about protecting your title or accomplishment being taken from you, then you may as well just be stuck in the past, reliving the same moment over and over again. If you instead, keep looking forward and build off of what you’ve already accomplished…you’ll be better off for it.”

Following Duffy’s remarks, Sarah

Holbrook and Carissa Edwards performed “For Good” from the musical “Wicked.”

MJSHS Principal Dr. Jon Lippe presented honorary diplomas to exchange students Lorenzo Donati and Lenny Hindennach, followed by Karen Jimenez-Saucedo singing “The Climb” made famous by Miley Cyrus.

Co-Valedictorian Elijah Burlingame next spoke and related fishing to life lessons.

“Fishing has been a constant fixture in my life and has shaped me as a person in more ways than I can explain,” he said. “I have spent countless hours on the water, hoping and praying for that exhilarating tug on the end of the line, and while I’ve waited, I’ve learned some valuable lessons that apply to life as well.”

Burlingame listed patience as the first Continued on Page 13

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

WHS grads told they have purpose

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Two things went through the mind of Wabash High School Valedictorian Linda Fu when she learned she had to give a speech at the school’s May 28 Commencement ceremony.

“First, I can’t believe that we are graduating,” she said.

“I definitely don’t feel old enough. Secondly, honestly, I didn’t know how to spell the word valedictorian.

So now you must be thinking, the valedictorian doesn’t even know how to spell valedictorian, she must be an imposter.

“Nah. If you truly know me, y’all know common sense is not my best quality, yet somehow I got the highest weighted GPA. This all goes to show that there are different kinds of smarts, and I believe each and every one of you is smart in your little unique ways.

“Plus, after typing that word so many times, I can spell valedictorian now.

This all goes to show (that) time and effort really pay off, too.”

Reflecting on her time at Wabash, Fu said something in Erin Sapusek’s DC

Wabash High School Principal Kyle Wieland presents a diploma to Gabrielle Wagoner.

Photo by Joseph Slacian English class stood out to her: “What it means to be a human?”

“The strongest word that stuck with me out of all the words we came up with was purpose,” she said, reflecting on the classroom discussion. “I believe we have a purpose here on this Earth. But, I don’t want you to be stressed out about trying to accomplish that purpose, if will be done through living. This is why I want each and every single one of you to do your best living your individually unique lives.

GOOD THOUGHTS . . .

I love a parade. My favorite part is when the veterans march by carrying flags of patrio sm. I am grateful for the sacrifice of those who have served our country! It makes me stand up and tear up.

Those that have sacrificed so that I can enjoy the freedoms I have should be honored! They have done what many refuse to do while so many also benefit from their sacrifice. During the summer we will celebrate many family and community gatherings.

During this season of summer celebra ons, I say THANK YOU TO VETERANS! You are heroes who invested in our free­ dom. You have lived out what is wri en in John 15:13: “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

What can you sacrifice so others can enjoy freedom?

Rev. Rick E. Carder (RickeCarder.com)

“To exist is a blessing and I hope all of you here make the best of it.

To end her speech, Fu gave a message in Chinese to her classmates: “zhu ni yi lu shun fong, which means, wishing you the best no matter whichever road you choose.”

Salutatorian Madison Bartoo told her classmates that though they may not realize it now, their paths have likely crossed during their time at WHS. “I won’t claim to know each and every one of you personally, because I don’t,” she

said. “But that doesn’t make us complete strangers.

Maybe we sat next to each other for three weeks in chemistry freshman year. Maybe we walked past each other in the hallway and never spoke a word. But one way or another, our paths have crossed.

“This class has a connection with each other we can’t deny. A connection that we’ve come to value even more this year, cherishing every chance we have to be with each other, even if it’s six feet apart.

“Wabash High Continued on Page 13

www.thepaperofwabash.com

5

6

The Paper of Wabash County

www.thepaperofwabash.com

Kyra Kennedy hustles down the line Saturday to try to beat out a groundball against South Central in Saturday’s semifinal contest against South Centra. Photo by Lori Overmyer

Kennedy’s single sends Lady Norse to softball finals

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com

Kyra Kennedy saved her best for last.

It took 11 innings and a 6-6 effort from Kennedy, including the game-winning walk-off single, but the Northfield softball team is heading to the Class 1A state championship game.

The Norse came from behind against Cowan in the Frankfort Semi-State championship game Saturday night, June 5, to pull out a thrilling 3-2 win.

After 3 1/2 scoreless extra innings, with the scored tied 22 in the bottom of the 11th inning, Northfield got hot when they needed to.

With one out, Addy Rosen singled on a line drive to right field. Back-to-back walks form Addi Baker and Jenna Krom loaded the bases for Kennedy.

With five hits already in the book, Kennedy hit a dribbler past Cowan pitcher Tatum Ricker, just wide enough to bring home Rosen for the winning run and the semi-state championship.

“This is a huge accomplishment for the seniors because they’ve worked so hard,” Kennedy said after the game. “I’m very proud of this team.”

Kennedy drove in Northfield’s other two runs, one in the fifth on a single to cut Cowan’s lead to 2-1, and the other in more dramatic fashion.

In the bottom of the seventh and potential final inning, Northfield was down

to its last out.

Jenna Krom drew a walk to extend the inning. Kennedy tied the game on a double that allowed Krom to score and send the game into extra innings.

Cowan was in position to take a lead in the top of the 10th inning with runners on second and third with one out, but Northfield pitcher Abigail Hunter drew two pop outs to end the threat.

“I’m very happy for our team,” senior Addi Baker said.

“We’ve worked hard to get to this point.”

With the exception of Kennedy’s six-hit performance, hits were hard to come by for the Norse with Baker, Crysta Kowalszuk, and Rosen each picking up a hit.

Hunter gave up two runs on 12 hits but made up for the hits by striking out 15 Cowan batters on the night.

“I’m very proud of the girls and how far they’ve come as a team,” Northfield head coach Brandon Baker said. “We’ve been able to turn it on at the right time.”

Semifinal The Norse advanced to the championship game by defeating South Central 5-3 in the semifinal game earlier in the day.

Much like the championship game, Northfield fell behind 2-0 early on before tying the game at 2-2 in the of the third.

With two outs in the bottom of the second inning, Baker singled to score Ainsley Dale to cut the lead to 2-1.

The Norse tied the game in the third inning when Rosen

singled to score Kennedy.

South Central regained the lead at 32 with a run in the top of the fourth inning before Northfield scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth to take a 5-3 lead.

That was all Hunter needed as she and the Norse defense put down the last six South Central batters to clinch the win.

Hunter got the win on the mound, giving up three runs on seven hits and striking out five batters.

Kennedy went 3-4 at the plate, while Rosen and Kenzie Baer were both 2-3 with two RBIs each.

Baker was 1-3 with one RBI, while Krom, Dale, and Ella Hunter each had one hit.

Northfield will not only play in its first state championship game but the program had never won a sectional until this postseason.

“We set the goal at the beginning of the year to win sectional,” Coach Baker said. “Once we accomplished that, we’re just raising the bar. They’re making great memories and I’m proud to be a part of it.”

Northfield (19-9) will face Clay City (22-6) in the Class A State Championship game Friday, June 11, at 5:30 p.m. at Center Grove Elementary School, 2455 S. Morganstown Road in Greenwood.

Admission is $12 per person with all tickets sales digital only beginning Wednesday, June 9 at 4 p.m. via GoFan.co No cash or credit card sales at the gate.

June 9, 2021

June 9, 2021

The Paper of Wabash County

GOOD LUCK

NORTHFiELD GiRLS SOFTBALL TEAM AT STATE!

www.thepaperofwabash.com

7

8

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

Linda Stroup, 78

June 9, 2021

Emerson “Bo” Boettcher, 89

Enjoyed dancing

Air Force veteran

July 26, 1942 – May 26, 2021

Birth Date – Death Date

Linda Stroup, 78, of Gas City, went to be with Jesus on May 26, 2021. She was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Laverne and Dorothy Almond, both deceased.

Linda retired from the Gas City Post Office after 31 years of service in 2001. Linda was a wonderful cook. She always said she could taste the recipes when she read her cookbooks, one of her favorite past-times. Dancing was a long-time love of Linda’s. She spent many weekends Texas Two-Stepping, country line dancing and swing dancing. She made it look so effortless. Linda’s camping years brought her and her family many special memories. She was a very happy camper.

Linda is survived by her brother, Larry (Sandy) Almond; her children, Barry (Christa) Stroup of Wabash, Sherri (Stroup) Miller of Wabash, Darek “Duke” Stroup of Gas City; eight grandchildren; and 15 greatgrandchildren.

A special thanks to Vina Sites, Diane, Able Ambulance, and The Dialysis Center in Marion.

A memorial service will be held at a future date to be determined.

Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, Gas City.

Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.

Dean Adams, 70 Former carpenter May 6, 1951 – May 30, 2021 Dean Adams, 70 of Wabash passed away May 30 at Parkview Hospital in Wabash after a long illness due to COPD. He was a lifetime resident of Wabash. He was born May 6, 1951 to Harry Jr. and Clara Adams. Both deceased. His twin brother David of Sacramento, Calif. survives.

He was a 1969 graduate of Wabash High School. Dean was a carpenter by trade. He was employed locally by Yarnelle Lumber and Todd Bear Construction among others. He was a member of Local 615 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners.

He was a 50-year member of Elks Lodge 471 Wabash. He was named Elk of the Year for 2001-2002 and 2007-2008. He was recognized within the Elks as Lecturing Knight 2001-2002 and Loyal Knight 2003-3003.

Dean was a kind and gentle person who was always ready to help others and those in need. He was patient and trusting of others. He always had a smile and kind word. His carpentry skill was his greatest asset. He enjoyed performing quality workmanship. He enjoyed the card room at the Elks. He loved to cook a great meal for friends and relatives. He really enjoyed being near friends and relatives. His smile and personality were a gift he shared with all who came in contact with him.

Other survivors include nephew James Borelli of Nashville, Tenn.; and nieces Barbara Boese of Portage, Katherine Dick (Adams) of Sacramento Calif., aunt Phyllis Price (Charles) of Somerset; cousins, Shelia Denniston, Marilyn Griffith, Tracy Kline, Tammy Ellet all of Wabash, Kristi Price of Indianapolis, Brad Price of Lafayette, Glenn Adams of Russiaville, James Collins of Woodbridge, Va. Dean was formerly married to Anne Miller of Wabash, who also survives.

After cremation, a memorial will be held in his honor at the Elks Lodge 471 in Wabash at 6 p.m. on June 14. Memorial contributions may be directed to Elks.

Robert “Bob” Janick, 83

Emerson “Bo” Boettcher, 89, of North Manchester, formerly of East Lansing, Mich., died at 9:48 p.m., Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester. He was born Oct. 17, 1931 in New Rockford, N.D. to Julius and Lydia (Wolfram) Boettcher, the fifth of eight children.

Bo was a 1949 graduate of Benton Harbor High School and an Air Force veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict. He married the love of his life, Joanne Murlick of Saginaw, Mich. on May 22, 1954. Bo completed his Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 1957 and spent 36 years at the Lansing State Journal in advertising.

Anyone who knew Bo knew of his kind heart and generous nature.

They also knew of his competitive spirit, especially in golf, bridge, and anything to do with Michigan State sports. He loved a good book and a good vodka gimlet. Bo and Joanne spent many summers at their cottage in Pentwater, Mich., enjoying the beach with their children and grandchildren and playing a never-ending game of gin rummy. Bo was a member of University Lutheran Church for over 50 years, where he sang in the choir and served two terms as Council President.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne; two children, Kathy (Jeff) Hawkins of North Manchester and Dan Boettcher of East Lansing; two grandchildren, Zach (Kira) Hawkins of North Manchester and Sarah (Jeremy) Rusk of Hazel Park, Mich.; two great grandchildren, Nila and Ezra Hawkins of North Manchester; brother Gordon (Sandra) Boettcher, sister Sharon (Hank) Schaus, brothers and sister-in-laws, Buzz and Gen Bremer, Ken and Joyce Laatsch, Bill and Sharon Murlick, Dale Murlick, Lorraine Murlick, Donna Murlick, Terry and Donna Murlick, Bev Nichols, Shirley Roof, and Gary and Sharon Scharich, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, Alfred Boettcher, Norman Boettcher, Velma Skelley, Hulbert Boettcher, Evelyn Vannatter; mother and father-in-law, Frank and Regina Murlick; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Betty and Bill Conway, Sue Murlick, Jerry Murlick, Ray Roof, Frank and Del Morlick, Bert and Faye Murlick, Jack Murlick, Chuck Nichols, and Ted and Regina Humpert.

A Memorial Service and calling were July 5, 2021 at University Lutheran Church, East Lansing.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester Preferred memorial is Timbercrest (Memo:Employee Holiday Fund).

James “Jim” Rosen, 83 Enjoyed farming Oct. 1, 1937 – June 4, 2021

James Edward “Jim” Rosen, 83, of rural Urbana, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 7:19 a.m., Friday, June 4, 2021, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on Oct. 1, 1937, in Huntington, to Sherman and Isabel (Schenkel) Rosen.

Jim was a 1956 Urbana High School graduate. He married Janet Hartsough on Sept. 4, 1965; she died Dec. 28, 1982. He later married Connie (Clark) Story on Dec. 19, 1993; she died March 28, 2018. Jim was a retired farmer and member of St. Paul’s County Line Church in Andrews. He was also a member of the Wabash County Farm Bureau, Wabash County Pork Producers, and served 12 years on the School Board of the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County. Jim’s favorite hobbies were farming and 4-H, and he also enjoyed wintering in Cape Coral, Fla. He is survived by three children, Jay (Nicole) Rosen of Lafayette, Jon (Beth) Rosen of North Manchester, and Jama Fry of Fort Wayne; two stepdaughters, Vicki (Steve) Furnas of McCordsville, and Roxanne Haupert of North Manchester; thirteen grandchildren, Jayden Rosen of Waco, Texas, Jayla Rosen of Lafayette, Kennedy (Nick) Wagner, Dyson Rosen, and Tucker Rosen, all of North Manchester, Gunnar Fry, Leah Fry, and Olivia Fry, all of Fort Wayne, Ryan (Michelle) Haupert, Tara Haupert, and Lisa (Dan) Sarll, all of Wabash, Derek (Tracy) Furnas of McCordsville, and Stephanie (Jonathan) Basile of Indianapolis; 12 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Claudia Rosen of Urbana; and his brother-in-law, John (Ann) Hartsough of North Manchester. He was also preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother in-law, Bette and DeWayne Fitch; and his brother, Lowell “Shorty” Rosen.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Larry Ray officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Servia.

Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, and one hour prior to the service, Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is St. Paul’s County Line Church.

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

Van Haupert, 69

Loved motorcycles

Former farmer

April 12, 1938 – June 6, 2021

Jan. 25, 1952 – June 6, 2021

Robert “Bob” Janick, Silver Lake died June 6, 2021. He was born April 12, 1938.

Following his wishes no services will be held at his time.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Van Haupert, 69, died June 6, 2021. He was born Jan. 25, 1952.

Service was Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 11 a.m. with calling beginning at 10 a.m. at North Manchester First Brethren Church.

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

Anthony “Tony” DeLaughter, 51

www.thepaperofwabash.com

Phyllis Jean Taylor, 93

Volunteer fire fighter

Enjoyed crocheting

Sept. 26, 1969 – June 4, 2021

Oct. 13, 1927 – June 1, 2021

Anthony “Tony” DeLaughter, age 51, of North Manchester, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 surrounded by his family. Tony was born on Sept. 26, 1969 in Wabash to Darwin and Valeria (Layne) DeLaughter.

Tony married Kelly Newman on Oct. 10, 2008.

Tony, along with Kelly, owned and operated DeLaughter Bail Bonds and Indiana Tow and Recovery. He was a member of the Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Deming Lodge 88 F&AM of Indiana.

Tony is survived by his wife, Kelly DeLaughter of North Manchester; two sons, Braden Fortner of North Manchester and Christian DeLaughter of Syracuse; two daughters, Laynen DeLaughter and Alexandra (Carl) Valadez, both of North Manchester; a step-daughter, Amber (Chance) Shockey of Arizona; his father, Darwin DeLaughter; a brother, Tim (Michelle) DeLaughter of Japan; a sister, Tana (Darin) Lehr of Delphi; and a grandson, Elliot DeLaughter.

Tony’s mother, Valeria, preceded him in death.

Tony lived by the belief and desire to be “rich” in kindness—being helpful to everyone who knew him. Through his bail bondsman and towing businesses, he often went above and beyond to help strangers. And his friends and family knew he could be counted on to lend a hand whenever he could.

Visitation was June 8, 2021 at Sweetwater Assembly of God, North Manchester. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in the church with visitation one hour prior to funeral services. Pastor Jeremy Jones officiated. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

Arrangements are entrusted to Raven-Choate Funeral Home, Marion.

Memories and condolences for the family may be shared at www.ravenchoate.com

Betty Carol Simpson, 77 Enjoyed gospel music

9

Phyllis Jean Taylor, 93, of Wabash, died 8:15 a.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born on Oct. 13, 1927, in Fort Wayne, to Walter and Sylvia Elizabeth (Staples) Wolfe.

Phyllis worked at General Tire in Wabash, retiring in 1981, and also worked at Miller’s Merry Manor and Timbercrest several years. She attended the Richvalley United Methodist Church and belonged to the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of TOPS, the Red Hat Society, Wabash Womens bowling league, Belles and Beaus Square Dancing, the Wabash VFW Auxiliary, and a former member of the Wabash Moose Lodge. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, and caring for people.

She is survived by three children, Carol Johnson of Huntington, Arlene Gressley and Eldon Taylor, both of Wabash; 9 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 23 great great grandchildren; and her daughter-in-law, Emma Dale Taylor of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Stephen and Roger Taylor; son-in-law, Frederick Johnson; great grandson Michael Rose; three brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services were Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, Roann, with Pastor Wayne Balmer officiating. Burial is in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann.

Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

Alfredo Rodriguez, 70 Former chef Nav. 29, 1950 – June 3, 2021 Alfredo M. “Al” Rodriguez, 70, of Wabash, passed away at 8:18 a.m. at Parkview Huntington Hospital.

Al was born on Nov. 29, 1950 in Zapotlanejo, Mexico. He worked as a chef, starting at Eugenia’s at the Honeywell Center and he also worked for Ugaldes. Al loved cooking, but what was most important to him was his grandchildren and spending time with them.

Al is survived by one son, Jessie Rameriz; one daughter, Jessica Villanueva, both of Wabash; one sister, Delores Rodriguez, of Mexico and three grandchildren, Makenzie Krieger, Keegan Krieger and Kynlee Rameriz.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2021 at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash.

Friends and family may call one hour prior to the service, starting at 5:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

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

Oct. 22, 1943 – June 1, 2021 Betty Carol Simpson, 77, of Wabash, died 12:11 a.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born on Oct. 22, 1943, in Lackey, Ky., to Frank M. and Mada (Dials) Berry.

Betty married Lee Roy Simpson on Dec. 2, 1972, in Wabash; he died July 16, 1995. She worked a Magnetek in Huntington, and was a member of Southside Free Will Baptist Church in Wabash. She enjoyed Elvis Presley, gospel music, and reading her Bible. Betty had a strong faith and especially loved her family.

She is survived by three children, Debra Newsome of Andrews, Robert Bratch of Wabash, and Leroy Simpson of Lagro; two sisters, Patty Copeland, and Joann Burns, both of Wabash; brother, Tommy (Patsy) Berry of Wabash; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her two sons, Jamie Bratch and Ronnie Berry; brother, Mitchell Berry; three sisters, Joyce Turner, Mary Ward, and Lillian Owsley; and a grandchild, Karsyn Bratch.

Funeral services were Friday, June 4, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Tim Webb and Rev. Tim Prater officiating. Burial is in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is to the family to help with expenses.

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

Beverly J. Howard, 90 Former Marion General Hospital employee Feb. 28, 1931 – June 3, 2021 Beverly J. Howard, 90, of Marion, passed away at 12:29 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on Feb. 28, 1931, in Wabash, to the late Henry G. and Evelyn (Darby) Rebholz.

Beverly married Myrval E. Howard on March 24, 1958; he passed away on March 2, 2003. Beverly retired from Marion General Hospital and then she retired from Walmart.

Beverly is survived by two sons, David (Linda) Howard, of Marion, and Doug (Shari) Howard, of Greenwood; one brother, Philip (Linda) Rebholz, of Amboy; one sister, Norma Young, of Greenwood; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash and LaFontaine, have been entrusted with Beverly’s arrangements.

Preferred memorials are to the Marion-Grant County Humane Society, 505 South Miller Avenue, Marion, Indiana 46953.

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

Mary and Donald Heeter

Graveside services for Donald and Mary Heeter will be held at Laketon Cemetery on June 12, 2021 at 12 p.m. with a Celebration of Life immediately following at the American Legion Post in Laketon.

10

The Paper of Wabash County

www.thepaperofwabash.com

June 9, 2021

Police and fire reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents May 25 At 5:35 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ricky J. Baum, 68, Warsaw collided with a vehicle driven by Samuel J. Rowe, 42, Wabash on U.S. 24 near County Road 400 West.

May 27 At 9:12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Wylder A. Erb, 24, Wabash ran off the road on Baumbauer Road near Meridian Road.

May 30 At 11:18 a.m., a vehicle driven by William M. Futrell, 68, Wabash collided with a deer on State Road 218 near County Road 500 East.

May 31

At 12:47 a.m., a vehicle driven by Rickey L. Marker, 63, Fort Wayne collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near County Road 700 West.

At 3:25 p.m., a vehicle driven by Billy J. Morris Jr., 55, North Manchester was involved in a non-collision accident on County Road 300 West near State Road 114.

June 1 At 6:28 a.m., a vehicle driven by Shady A. Tharp, Lagro collided with a deer on Old 24 near County Road 300 East.

June 2 At 1:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ethan M. Burns, 24, Galion, Ohio collided with a vehicle driven by

David A. Baker, 61, Butler on U.S. 24 near State Road 524.

North Manchester Citations May 28 Justin B. Rogers, 26, Silver Lake cited for improper taillights, driving without financial responsibility, failure to register a vehicle and operating a vehicle with a license plate belonging to another vehicle.

May 31 Crystal L. Pugh, 45, Liberty Mills cited for driving while suspended.

Arrests May 28 Justin B. Rogers, 26, Silver Lake arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of

WHS announces last honor roll Officials at Wabash High School have announced the regular and high honor rolls for the second semester of the 202021 school year High Honor Roll (ALL A’s) Grade 12: Madison E. Bartoo, Lingjun Fu, Morgan B. Mallow Grade 11: Anne M. Cole, Breanna N. Keefer, Brycen A. Niccum Grade 10: Morgan G. Butcher, Devin M. Coffman, Andrew J. Dillon, David L. Ford, Grace E. La Mar Grade 9: Natalie A. Adams, Chloe J. Bishir, Shyann N. Fisher, Grant S. Ford, Troy A. Guenin-Hodson, Levi T Hyden, Alexa S. Johnson, Calista R. Larrowe, Karigan A. Long, Paloma D. Shull, Spencer J. Stout, Madeline G. Von Uhl, Brooke M. Wagner, Kierra G. Wilson Regular Honor Roll (A’s and B’s) Grade 12: Madison E. Bartoo, Rebecca A. Bruss, Simon P. Byers, Jada M. Caudill, Kya D. Cressell, Isabelle L. Davis, Isaiah C. Eis, Kyndal N. Fields, Magdalen G. France, Lingjun Fu, Alison N. Gault, Nicole C. Gunderman, Hayley M. Houlihan, Peighton R. King, Joseph A. Leland, Morgan B. Mallow, Ian C. Risher, Erin M. Russell, Richard J. Steg, IV, Matthew D. Swango, Sabine R. Thomas, Jasper H. Walter, Grant W. Warmuth, Jarrett P. Wilson, Mariah M. Wyatt Grade 11: Madeline J. Bailey, Sydney A. Baker, Kalista A. Ballschmidt, Emma Cain, Anne M. Cole, Jordan S. Dragoo,

Ethan J. Hall, Cherysh A. Harlan, Ethan F. Haynes, Marcus L. Haynes, Quinn W. Haynes, Riston K. Hoefer, Breanna N. Keefer, Corinne O. Kugler, Kaitlynn M. McKernan, Brycen A. Niccum, Macy E. Niccum, Danae S. Parker, Hannah L. Perkins, Alexis R. Satterfield, Blake E. Smith Grade 10: Morgan G. Butcher, Elijah C. Callahan, Devin M. Coffman, Brodie J. Craft, Ashlynn L. Cruz, Andrea R. Davis, Andrew J. Dillon, Kaden M. Fedewa, David L. Ford, Jacob D. France, Kendall M. Gifford, Daniel K. Hueston,Cole K. Hughes, Grace E. Lamar, Arthur J. Mccord, Aaliyah Mota, Hope V. Schoening, Aubrey M. Till, Emma J. Tracy, Jacob M. Trapp, Tatum M. Vigar, Kaylee M. Wagner, Elliott I. Wiles Grade 9: Natalie A. Adams, Kylie A. Berryman, Cody A. Bever, Chloe J. Bishir, Isaac M. Byers, Talia I. Carrillo, Octavia E. Claudio, Katelynn K. Combs, Alexander J. Dinkins, Maya R. Drabenstot, Keaton L. Fields, Shyann N. Fisher, Grant S. Ford, William R. Galley, Troy A. Guenin-Hodson, Seth D. Helsel, Xavier P. Hughes, Dazy E. Hyden, Levi T. Hyden, Alexa S. Johnson, Kiana K. Jones, Calisen J. Kugler, Calista R. Larrowe, Karigan A. Long, Maegan R. Poe, Kale J. Richardson, Irma Y. Robles, Paloma D. Shull, Emily D. Stellar, Erin L. Stellar, Spencer J. Stout, Noah L. Thompson, Isabella G. Vail, Kaden R. Vogel, Madeline G. Von Uhl, Brooke M. Wagner, Kierra G. Wilson, Izaak P. Wright

synthetic urine.

Accidents May 30 At 6:29 a.m., a vehicle driven by Leo E. Judy, 84, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven

by Kylier C. Mitchell, 21, Wabash on State Road 13 near 9th Street.

June 2 At 9:07 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kaitlyn A. Johnson, 25, Muncie collided with a vehicle driven by Sharon T. Humphries, 78, Roanoke, in the 700 block of West Main Street.

Fire May 28 10:41 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

May 29

12 a.m., 800 block of Crestview Drive for medical assist.

10:41 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

May 31 3:01 p.m., 100 block of South Mill Street for medical assist.

June 3 1:15 p.m., 1000 block of East 2nd Street Extended for medical assist.

2 p.m., 400 block of East 7th Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers Merrick Farms LLC to Jeffery K. Smaka and Karen S. Smaka, warranty deed.

Cynthia Daniel Martinex, Betty J. Daniel and Thomas N.

Daniel to Matthew J. Whitesel, personal deed.

Clark A. Wendt, Amy L. Wendt and Amy L. Lengel to Clark A. Wendt and Amy L. Wendt, quitclaim deed.

Virginia L. Aughinbaugh to Virginia L. Cripe, quitclaim deed.

Ronnie Nieman and Ruth Ann Nieman to Ruth Ann Nieman, quitclaim deed.

Frances Slocum Bank and Trust Company, Michael Weller and Alan S. Jones to Richard K. Niccum, personal deed.

Hannah J. Chritman and

Hannah Little to Hannah J. Little and Levi J. Christman, quitclaim deed.

David Shea to Sheri Ann Helton, quitclaim deed.

Marriage License Bradley Richard Campbell, 61 and Sarah Namatovu, 43.

Melissa NicholeCarmen Brown, 32 and Kaleb Andrew Metz, 27.

Regan Ruth Hathaway, 20 and Francisco Antonio Gonzalez Aguayo, 22.

Kateya Melin Whelan, 23 and Mason Grant Hovey, 23.

Olivia Grace West, 24 and Patrick Lee Yentes, 25.

Ag photo contest under way INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting submissions for the 14th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The contest is open to all Indiana residents and was created to recognize the hard work and contributions of Hoosier farmers, as well as the beauty of the state’s agricultural landscape.

“Each year I look forward to seeing the photo submissions that so beautifully capture the heart of our state’s rural scenery and countryside,” said Lt. Gov Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development.

“Displaying the winning photos in our Family of Business’s offices throughout

the year serves as a wonderful reminder of the importance and beauty of our Hoosier agriculture industry.”

Participants are encouraged to submit photos reflecting the wide array of agriculture. The categories photos can be entered under are: On the Farm: Showcasing any building, piece of equipment or activity that is a part of life on an Indiana farm.

Faces of Agriculture: Featuring those who grow and produce food, fuel and fiber in Indiana.

Agritourism: Spotlighting Indiana’s seasonal and agricultural destinations, such as orchards, wineries and farmers markets.

Conservation: Highlighting

Indiana’s natural beauty with landscapes, water and wildlife.

In total, ten winners will be selected: two from each category and two overall.

Winners will be invited to attend a special ceremony at the Indiana State Fair, where they will be recognized and receive certificates from Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler. Contest winners will also have their photographs featured in the offices of the Lt. Governor’s Family of Business in Indianapolis throughout the year.

“You do not have to be a professional photographer to enter the contest. Each year we receive incredible images,

taken with both high resolution cameras and cell phones, from everyday Hoosiers and professional photographers alike,” Kettler said. “We are so grateful for each of the individuals who utilize their talents to showcase our agriculture industry through this contest.”

Contestants can submit up to five photos in digital format accommodated by a submission form for each photo. Photos will be evaluated based on creativity, composition and category representation.

Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. (ET) on June 30, 2021.

Entry forms, guidelines and criteria can be found at www.in.gov/isda/programs-and-initiatives/indiana-statedepartment-of-agriculture-photo-con-

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

Wabash County Sheriff, Ryan Baker, presents Cherish Allen with a $750 scholarship from the Indiana Sheriff ’s Association Scholarship Foundation. Photo by Mandy Mahan

Southwood senior receives Sheriff’s Assoc. scholarship

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Southwood High School and Heartland Career Center graduate, Cherish Allen, daughter of Dan and Lisa Allen received a $750 scholarship from Indiana Sheriff ’s A s s o c i a t i o n S c h o l a r s h i p Foundation. Cherish

was one of 39 candidates to receive it out of 92 applicants in the State of Indiana.

Applicants were required to have future plans to study criminal justice at a four-year institution.

Allen plans to attend Indiana University Kokomo to study criminal justice with a long-term goal to be a K-9 Sheriff.

She attended Heartland Career Center’s criminal justice program and graduated with 15 college credits under her belt.

During her time at HCC, Allen interned at Vohne Liche Kennels which is a full service K-9 police service dog training facility.

www.thepaperofwabash.com

11

12

The Paper of Wabash County

www.thepaperofwabash.com

June 9, 2021

THE PAPER www.thepaperofwabash.com

of Wabash County Inc.

Your Ad Could Be Here!

532 N. CASS ST., WABASH, IN 46992 260-563-7478

260.563.8326 (Formerly Wabash True Value)

Tools, products and expert advice for all your project needs.

Jacob Terrell 260-571-5297

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”.

BAPTIST

Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash, Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, Pastor, Jeff Pope, Associate Pastor, Dylan Persinger, Youth Pastor. Sunday Worship 9am & 11am. Sunday School 10am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6pm. Bus transportation is available, call 563-3009.

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.

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. Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday at 8:15 a.m.

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

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church - We humbly invite you to experience ancient Christianity in the Church Jesus established. "You are Peter [rock], and on this rock I will build My Church" (Matthew 16:18). 1203 State Road 114 E., North Manchester.

260-982-4404. www.strobertsnmanchester.org. Like us on Facebook.

Sacrament of Confession: Wed. 5:30-6 P.M and Sat. 4-4:30 P.M or anytime by appointment. "Therefore, confess your sins to one another" (James 5:16). Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sat. 5 P.M., Sun. 9 A.M. and 11:30 (en español), See website for weekday Mass schedule. "For My flesh is real food and My blood is real drink" (John 6:55). For more information on Catholicism visit www.catholic.com CHRISTIAN

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

Minister: Mark Wisniewski.

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

Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; Stephen Eberhard, Transitional Minister; phone: 260-563-4179; website: www.wabashchristian.org.

Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

Nursery provided. Find us on YouTube and Facebook.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH

Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM. FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH

North Manchester First Brethren Church: 407 N. Sycamore St., N. Manchester; Sunday Morning Schedule – Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 am, Adult Classes: 8:00, 9:15, & 10:30 am, Youth Connect (Grades 7-12): 9:15 am, “LOFT” Children’s Church (Grades 1-6): 9:15 am, Elementary Classes: 10:30 am, “The Garden” Nursery & Preschool Classes: 9:15 & 10:30 am. Find us online: www.nmfbc.org

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Wabash Church of the Brethren 645 Bond Street (off Falls Avenue) 260-563-5291. Doug Veal, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, come join us as we continue the work of 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.

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.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE North Manchester Church of the Nazarene 504 W. Main Street, N. Manchester; Worship 10:00 a.m.; Rev. Robert Mansfield, Pastor.

Phone 260-224-8000.

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 Shawn Light. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Lead Minister, Joel Cogdell; Worship Minister, Michael Eaton; Middle School/Groups Minister, Nate Plyler; Next Steps/Outreach Minister, Ryan Keim; Women’s Director, Taylor McFarland; Student Minister, David Diener; Children’s Minister, Tyler Leland; Early Childhoood Director, Janet Legesse. NOW 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.

LUTHERAN Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Office phone 260.563.4051.

Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org 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

Freedom Life Church (Non-Denominational Full Gospel Church) 480 Washington St., Wabash, IN 46992. Pastor Tim Morrisett, 317385-4400. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Teens Jesus and Java Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's Church Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m. Nursery is provided. Sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night: Adult Bible Study 6:00 p.m., Teen Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wabash Friends Church 3563 S State Rd 13, Wabash, (260) 563-8452.

Lead Pastor, Brandon Eaton. Join us for in-person worship at 8:30AM or 10:45AM, or via live-stream on Facebook at 10:45AM. Children's programming available infants - 6th grade. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45AM. Youth (7th-12th) Sunday evenings at 6:30PM. The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 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. Join us for services at 10:00 am, Sunday School at 9am. 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. Tom Richards, 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.

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 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765981-2648.

Pastor: John Cook, 260-563-1406, pastorjohn1954@gmail.com. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m.

Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. lincolnvilleumc.org North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Live Streamed on Sundays @ 10:30 a.m. on Facebook at INManchesterUMC. Website: www.northmanchesterumc.com Richvalley United Methodist Church 290 N. Jefferson Street, Wabash, IN 46992; Phone: 260-563-1033; Pastor Jack Suits. Email: rvumc@hotmail.com. Worship: 9:30am, Sunday School: 10:45am.

Wabash First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass St, Wabash; (260) 563-3108; www.wabashfirstumc.org; Pastor Nathan Whybrew, Youth Pastor Nick Smith. Service Times: 8am and 10am in the sanctuary, 11am Facebook Live, www.facebook.com/wabashfirstumc. Youth Group times: Wednesday 6pm @ Wabash First UMC, High School; Sunday 57pm @ Lincolnville UMC, Middle School.

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!

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

Southwood out I have ADHD. That might not be a huge surprise, but it has impacted who I am, how I act and how I feel.

“We all have these things which make us different. Rather than hiding these things, let’s embrace them.”

He then shared a personal matter with his classmates and their families and friends.

“While I stand her number one in our class, that doesn’t mean things have been all good. In fact, even this last semester, I have had some major difficulties.

“For starters, I missed a lot of school, I skipped an AP test, and I collapsed after my regionals race. I didn’t move on.

“On top of these things, my extreme energy and short attention span has made school a real struggle. The fact that you may see me here

today is a testament to goodness of God. It’s only by the grace that comes from Jesus Christ that I am even standing here.”

Sweet went on to thank the teachers, administrators and school staff for all their help, noting, “we couldn’t make school work without you.”

He continued with a message to his classmates.

“I met some of you in pre-school and some in kindergarten,” he said. “For others, you joined along the way. But regardless of when, at some points our stories overlapped.

That means something to me, and I want to let you know that I appreciate you.”

The program began with the graduates marching in to the sound of “Pomp and Circumstance.”

After the playing of

Wabash School was a huge part of our lives for four years, and it’s time to say goodbye.

No, we didn’t always get along and God knows we didn’t always want to be a part of the 2 a.m. study nights, the Saturday morning practices, or even the embarrassing photos posted on Mr. (Vice Principal Jeff) Galley’s Instagram.

But that doesn’t mean the times we spent together are any less important.

The class, she said, has 13 years’ worth of memories that will be with them forever.

“But now is the time to go out into the world and make separate memories

the national anthem, Isabel Davis welcomed the guests to the ceremony, while Mason Yentes and Mike Keaffaber, superintendent of the Metropolitan School Corporation, made various introductions.

The Southwood band, under the direction of Chris Hickman, performed “Fiera Winds” before Ball and Sweet gave their speeches.

Principal Andrew McDaniel presented the class and Keaffaber accepted them just prior to the awarding of diplomas.

Once the students received their diplomas, they encircled the floor holding candles during the annual candlelight ceremony while One Republic’s “I Lived” was played.

Following Alix Winer’s closing

remarks, the students marched out as the school’s newest alumni to Smash Mouth’s song, “All Star.”

A contingent of police officers from various departments around the area were on hand for the ceremony to watch as twins Carson and Conner Rich received their diplomas.

The boys father, Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective Dave Rich, was shot and killed on July 5, 2005, while stopping to help a motorist on the side of the road.

The officers from the Indiana State Police, Wabash Police Department, Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department and more, attended the ceremony to support the brothers as they received their diplomas. They did the same when the boys’ sister, Lauren graduated.

...continued from Page 5 and separate connections with other people,” Bartoo continued. “Connections that we will think about when we are old and gray and smile about them.”

Now is the time to leave the nest and take the next step, she told her classmates.

“Some of us will look back at this time as the best years of our lives, the good, old days, and connections that we have now will stay with us forever,” she concluded. “And now, I leave you with the wise words of And Bernard, ‘I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before

Northfield ...continued from Page 3 me with strength, and he makes my way perfect.’”

In other words, God does not call us to do things we cannot handle. So, my last piece of advice to you is when you get anxious outside of your comfort zone thinking about the trials before you, look to God for the comfort you desire and the peace you deserve.”

F o l l o w i n g Gottschalk was Clay Herring who shared a

...continued from Page 4

speech about growth, referencing the symbolism of trees.

The graduates then crossed the stage as they received their diplomas, and flipped their tassels together to the other side of their caps, signifying their official graduation.

Emma Brainard gave closing remarks.

She held back tears as she bid farewell to her classmates, teachers, and school one last time.

you’ve actually left them.”

After the class, led by school board and faculty members, marched into the Coolman Gymnasium, Nicole Gunderman and Cash Carmichael gave opening remarks and welcomed the guests to the ceremony.

The Symphnairs, under the direction of Mark Nevil, performed “I Was Here” and “You Raise Me Up.” Following the speeches of Bartoo and Fu, Principal Kyle Wieland presented the class their diplomas. Before doing so, he reminded them of the tough year they faced, but

they should always remember that though they had to bend because of changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, they never did break. He urged them to keep that attitude the rest of their lives.

Once the class had their diplomas, Fu led them in the traditional turning of the tassel.

Following a slide show of senior memories, the pre-recorded selections from “The Phantom of the Opera” was performed by the Wabash High School band under the direction of Kaitlyn Whinery.

www.thepaperofwabash.com

13

Manchester ...continued from Page 4 lesson.

“Sitting in a boat for hours on end without so much as a single nibble forces you to be patient,” he said. “I had been on a quest for Musky for three years with no success, and finally caught one on the Tippecanoe River.

Thinking back to the feeling of lifting that fish out of the net, admiring its slimy flanks and its toothy jaws, I realize that the wait only made the reward that much sweeter.

“In my experience, many thing reward patience as well, so hang in there – it’s worth waiting for.”

Burlingame urged his classmates to never stop adapting to the situation.

“When you’re on the water, the conditions are never perfect, and the fish rarely respond the way you want them to. Over the years, I’ve learned that if you want to be successful, you have to constantly change your approach.”

Burlingame said the most important lesson he has learned from angling is that it isn’t the fish you catch that matter but rather what you experience while trying to catch them.

“Fishing would be a truly miserable pursuit if you only enjoyed catching fish,” he said. “For me, fishing means getting close to nature, listening to the songs of hun-

dreds of birds as they fly through the trees, feeling the sunshine gently warm my shoulders, and observing the scenery with every bend in the river.

“Remember, it’s not always what lies at the end of the line that matters most.”

Logan Blocher and Aries Naranjo teamed up to play “Listening On Purpose” before.

Mize, the third CoValedictorian, addressed his classmates by reading the day’s announcement, as he has been doing with salutatorian Torina Runkel all school year, but he said it didn’t mean that everybody was listening.

“It’s uncountable the amount of times my friends would ask me in math class, “What’s for lunch?” after I had just announced it mere hours before,” Mize said. “It’s ok, I forgot, too.”

Mize said that speaking is a fundamental part of communication.

“The most crucial aspect is listening, not just hearing,” he said. ‘Not just catching some words or phrases, but also listening. Taking your time to think, digest, and comprehend a message. I see people just hearing our regurgitated, predetermined responses over and over, but not listening to the legitimate ones.” Mize stressed that the way

in which peoples’ voices are not listened to is damaging to relationships, whether they are potential or established.

“This system leads to discontent, retaliation, and in growing instances, violence,” he said. “Is this the sign of educated and critically thinking minds? Are we going to be those who have years and an mind, but not listen to the things that concern us? For whatever it may cost, we must change personally and collectively.”

Mize shared a system his mother uses whenever somebody is upset at someone for something they said or did.

“Think of your top ten list of people, the ones that love you and care for you,” he shared. “Is the person who upset you on your top ten list? If not, why do their words matter.”

After Manchester Community Schools Superintendent Teresa Gremaux shared remarks to the graduates, Lippe presented the Class of 2021 while MCS Board President David Terflinger accepted.

After the presentation of diplomas by school board members, Senior Class President gave concluding remarks and led her classmates in the Turning of the Tassel.

14

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

More than 100 guests attended annual Memorial Day Service LAFONTAINE MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE LaFontaine holds an annual Memorial Day Service at the IOOF Cemetery.

This year over 100 people attended. The Service began at 11:30 a.m. with the Mississinewa Battlefield Society U. S. 2nd Artillery doing a Cannon Salute.

Then the Marion Community School JROTC Unit posted the colors.

Pastor Susan Shambaugh of the United Methodist Church of LaFontaine led everyone in prayer then gave the Memorial Day address. She also called the roll of those veterans who had recently died and been buried in the IOOF Cemetery.

Members of the Francis Marion Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution then laid wreaths honoring the veterans, followed by a gun salute and Taps played by Mrs. Marilyn Speicher and John Brane.

The JROTC Cadets then retired the colors, and the 2nd

Artillery gave a final cannon salute.

JUNE NATIONAL DIARY MONTH LaFontaine History Club this month, is recognizing National Diary Month with a display in the Parker Building windows in Downtown LaFontaine. Come and see the display about the history of diary.

VETRANS COFFEE AND SNACK June 11, 9 a.m. in the Lions Room at the LaFontaine Community Building.

TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY: The Summer Reading Program has started and kids can now come get their packets and check out books to count towards points for prizes that they can receive at the end of the program. The grand prize is a Family Membership to the Wabash County Museum, which they have graciously donated to the library.

The library also will have gift cards to the Museum gift shop, Modoc’s Market, and many toys and fun prizes that fall under our

theme of “Tails and Tales.” Those who are interested in being a part of our Adult Book Club can stop by the library and pick up a copy of “Big Little Lies” for their meeting on July 7. Troyer Memorial Library: Hours Monday 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 765-9814851 1 E Kendall St., LaFontaine, IN 46940 WABASH CHAPTER OF IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE will be hosting the Fletcher Memorial Family Fun Day on June 12. It will take place at the club house located at 10439 S. Old State Road 13., near Somerset. The gates will open at 10 am. The public is invited to check out our facility and fish as well. Several events are scheduled, including a kid’s fishing derby starting at 11 am. (fishing poles and bait will be provided, but you may bring your own pole if you wish). Prizes will be awarded in several age groups.

Other activities include Archery and BB gun instruction, as well as, several other games. Lunch will be provided starting at noon. Come join us for a fun filled day at the Izaak Walton League! If you have any questions call President Benny Ward at 260-571-4135.

CONGRATULATIONS TO Southwood baseball team as being the Sectional Champions!! Carson Rich threw a no-hitter to lead the Knights to the title over Pioneer, 4-0!

Outstanding effort today guys!

CONGRATULATIONS TO 2021 Southwood Valedictorian Braden Sweet! Braden is the

son of Ryan and Amber Sweet. Next fall he plans to study nursing at Indiana Wesleyan University while participating in cross country and track and field.

During his time at Southwood, Braden was involved in numerous activities, including Peers Education Peers, Student Congress, Junior Leaders, 4-H, Superintendent Advisory Team, Wrestling, and National Honor Society. As a 6-year member of FCA, Braden was named the Outstanding Christian Leader in 2020-2021.

He is an active member of the LaFontaine Christian Church Youth Group and Youth Group Leadership Team.

While Braden accomplished a great deal during his high school career, he will go down in the Southwood history books as a standout runner through Cross Country and Track and Field. Named the 2019 Indiana 1A Runner of Year and a two-time 1A All-State runner. He was also a two-time Regional Champion, and qualified for the State Cross Country meet twice, where he finished in the top 35 of the entire state each time. He also made the 2020 Cross Country All-Star Team. In Track and Field, Braden was a 2019 State Qualifier in the 1600 meters, placing 12th in the state with a 4:19 mile time. He was also the 2021 Sectional Champion in the same event. Braden was named a Three Rivers Conference Scholar Athlete Award 2020-2021, along with many other awards and honors in his athletic career.

Congratulations Braden!

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2021 Southwood Salutatorian Maggie Ball! Maggie is the daughter of Chad and Melissa Ball. As a Southwood student Maggie has been very involved. Throughout high school she was a three-sport athlete, participating in volleyball, Basketball, and Track and Field.

She also participated

in Band and County Honors Band. Maggie was a part of Peers Educating Peers, National Honor Society, Senior Class Cabinet, Student Congress, Mayor’s Youth Council, and 4H. She has volunteered with the Special Olympics track program. For the 2021 summer Maggie plans to work at Ford Meter Box. In the fall she is attending Indiana Wesleyan University to study Pre-Occupational Therapy.

DONNA LLOYD celebrated her 97th birthday on May 25.

Congratulations and we pray for you continue good health.

GREAT STORY: In September of 2005, on the first day of

school, Martha Cothren, a History teacher at Robinson High School in Little rock, did something not to be forgotten.

On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks in her classroom.

When the first period kids entered the room they discovered the there were no desks.

‘Ms. Cothren, where are our desks:’ She replied, ‘You can’t have a desk until you tell me how you earn the right to sit at a desk.’ They thought, ‘Well maybe it’s our grades.’ ‘No’, she said. ‘Maybe it’s

our behavior.’ She told them, ‘No, it’s not even your behavior.’ And so, they came and went, the first period, second period, third period.

Still no desks in the classroom.

Kids called their parents to tell them what was happening and by early afternoon television news crews had started gathering at the school to report about this crazy teacher who had taken all the desks out of her room.

The final period of the day came and as the puzzled students found seats on the floor of the desk-less classroom. Martha Cothren said, ‘Throughout the day no one has been able

to tell me just what he or she has done to earn the right to sit at the desks that are ordinarily found in this classroom. Now I am going to tell you, veterans started bringing in one by one a desk. The students started to understand, perhaps for the first time in their lives, just how the right to sit at those desks had been earned.

Martha said, ‘You didn’t earn the right to sit at these desks.

These heroes did it for you. They placed the desks here for you. They went halfway around the world, giving up their education and interrupting their careers Continued on Page 15

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

LaFontaine

and families so you could have the freedom you have. Now, it’s up to you to sit in them. It is your responsibility to learn, to be good students, to be good citizens. They paid the price so that you could have the freedom to get an education. Don’t ever forget it.’

By the way, this is a true story. And this teacher was awarded the Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year for the State of Arkansas in 2006. She is the daughter of a World War II POW. Do you think this email is worth passing along so others won’t forget either, that the freedoms we have in this great country were earned by our U.S. Veteran?... I did.

SOUTHWOOD TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2021 Cynthia Bell. She came to Southwood from

Iowa; she brought an amazing plethora of teaching licenses and professional experience with her. When roadblocks were presented in transferring those licenses from one state to another, Senator Andy Zay actively stepped in to help.

Within a couple of weeks of being appointed to the state Education Committee, Senator Zay helped make the way for Mrs. Bell’s licenses to transfer.

This not only allowed Southwood to employ a highly qualified teacher but also a fantastic one as well.

Yesterday, Senator Zay presented Mrs. Bell with the 2021 Southwood Teacher of the Year award.

We are grateful for Senator Zay’s advocacy for our schools, teachers, and students.

Congratulations Mrs.

URBANA

Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell 260-774-3665 pinkynova71@ hotmail.com

lost several members do to death and transference of membership. The club has gone over the years from several members (62) to only 16 as of 2021. The average age of the club member is around 69.

Urbana Lions are in need of new memberships. The Urbana Lions are requesting an RSVP, please contact Bonita at 260-7743665.

Urbana’s reunion: This is a heads-up reminder about Urbana’s reunion which will be held at the Urbana Community building on June 26, 2021.For further information call: (260)774-3526.

Condolences to Larry Coldren’s fami-

15

...continued from Page 14 Bell and thank you for serving the students of Southwood so well!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Duane Truss, Dylan Hurst, Beth Weaver June10, Bonnie Andrews, C. D. Hullinger, Steven Nose June 12, Dave Howard, John Swain, Tyler Wright Cook June 13, Kensiee McBride, Chris Hensley June 16, Beverly Richards, Dylan Hurst June 17 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Rod and Janet Finch, Rudy and Anita Ketchem June 10, Peter and Carol Joy Madsen, Dan and Pat Guenin June 15, Janet and Marlin Pattee June 17 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

Cadet SSG Nakiya Bibbs (from left), Cadet 1SG Joshua Pena, Cadet 1SG Stephany Miksch, and Cadet Maj. Evan Ray of the Marion Community School JROTC present the colors during the LaFontaine Memorial Day Service.

Photo provided

Daughters of the American Revolution, Gen Francis Marion Chapter members (from left) Linda Kuester, Regent Ruthann Sumpter and Andrea Benbow laid wreaths at the LaFontaine service. Photo provided

Natalie Unger, a fifth grade teacher at Southwood Elementary School, who was selected as the school’s 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year. receives her award from Principal Philip Boone. Photo provided

Mrs. Teresa Baker, head custodian, who was selected as 2020-2021 Staff Member of the Year at Southwood Elementary School receives her award from Principal Philip Boone. Photo provided.

Lion’s Club to host Italian dinner Urbana Lions Club is going to sponsor an Italian dinner night inside the Urbana Community building on June 28, 2021. The Lions club is going to hold a spaghetti dinner free to Urbana residents.

This is a community affair and a membership drive with two seatings, one at 5 p.m. and another at 6 p.m.

There will be a short presentation at each seating of what the Urbana Lions plan to do and what the club has on the agenda for the future. The Urbana Lions are wanting to inform the community that the club is an important part of Urbana and to give a short detailed description of the services that the Lions Club has done and will strive to maintain in the community. This is an invitation to Urbana residents to come and visit with each other and to hear what the Urbana Lions are all about.

Donations for this activity will be appreciated. The club has

www.thepaperofwabash.com

ly and friends from Michael and Bonita Snell.

Also to Bette Fitch’s family and friends from the Urbana Lions and Urbana Community.

Prayer concerns: Marilyn Karns is at Wellbrook of Wabash in room 233, Lowell Karns, Alma DeVore, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox. Our nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders, health providers, the ones who have contracted COVID-19 and the people who are trying to eradicate the virus.

If anyone would like to have their name added or removed from prayer concerns, please contact me.

Urbana Streetlights: Please continue to let me know of lights that

have a problem. Give me a call at (260) 7743665. If I don’t answer, leave a brief message of the light’s address and what is wrong. I will have a work order made up and have the light fixed. Thank you for your help.

Urbana Park is available now to everyone not just the community of Urbana. This facility is well maintained by the Urbana Lions.

The park has features such as his and her handicap accessible restrooms with running water and flushable toilets, playground equipment, basketball court, pavilion with grill, Little League baseball diamond with electronic score board, team dugouts, bleachers for spectators, Snack Shack just for the asking when needed and a lot of room for parking.

The Urbana Lions are very proud of this facility and would like to see it used.

16

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

Lighthouse Mission cuts ribbon at new Canal St. location

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com

During the First Friday festivities in Downtown Wabash on Friday, June 4, Officials from Lighthouse Mission, 85 Hope, FISH of Wabash County and Advantage Housing cut the ribbon to their new building located at 123 West Canal Street, formerly the Wabash Plain Dealer.

Keith Gillenwater, CEO of Grow Wabash County welcomed the crowd.

“This is the best part of my job, when we get to do ribbon cuttings,” he said. “It doesn’t seem like that long ago that we were doing a ground-breaking, I know it must

seem like longer ago to everyone else up here, but doing the ribbon cutting for such a great facility, a reuse of a building, a true partnership between non-profits, local government and our economic development organization to be able to get this building to someone who is going to be able to put life back into it.

The organizations that will be represented in this building have been at the forefront of meeting the needs of our community for a long time and we are thrilled to see them at a location that’s going to benefit everyone.”

Kristi Clark, Lighthouse Mission board member, spoke next about the jour-

ney of the thrift store.

Since the start of Lighthouse Mission in 2004, the board members knew they would eventually need a bigger building, and in 2019, were approached by Mayor Scott Long about purchasing the building that will now house the thrift store as well as a food pantry, a medical clinic and a housing business. The board wrote and received a grant Office of Communal and Rural Affairs (OCRA) to purchase the building.

“We turned in our grant to OCRA in the Fall of 2019,” Clark said. “We were constantly reminded that most don’t get funded the first time, so not Continued on Page 17

Officials from Lighthouse Mission cut the ribbon at their new location during the First Friday festivities on June 4. Photo by Mandy Mahan.

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

www.thepaperofwabash.com

17

Wabash library plans summe programs As numbers continue to fall and restrictions begin to ease in the community, the staff at Wabash Carnegie Public Library is turning its attention to the annual summer reading program, with incentives and programs for all ages throughout June and July.

The theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program is Tails & Tales and will focus on beloved animals in literature and beyond. Readers of all ages can begin logging points their points on Friday, June 4, through the website www.wabash reads.readsquared.co m or through the READSquared app on any mobile device.

The staff at WCPL is happy to help, by phone or in person, anyone struggling with the online registration process.

There are four reading groups in this year’s program: Pre-Readers (Preschool age and younger), Kids (kindergarten – fifth grade), Teens (sixth to 12th grade),

and Adults (18 years and older). For prereaders and kids, each minute read will count as a point.

Teens and adults will earn points per page read (or minutes, in the case of audiobooks).

Prizes will be awarded based on accumulating points, though point totals vary per age group.

Teens will also win raffle entries for small prizes along the way.

“Incentives have always been fun motivators for everyone in this program,” said Rachel Castle, Community Outreach Coordinator at the library. “We’ve restructured our prizes a bit this year to add a more competitive element that, we believe, will create an additional spark of excitement.”

New to the summer reading program this year is a prize for the reader in each age group that logs the highest number of points. The library will also present one, all ages Grand prize this year, a 1-year

family pass to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. In addition, the library will offer many programs throughout the summer.

For kids, grade 5 and younger, Mystery Maker Bags containing crafts and science experiments will be available every Tuesday and Friday.

A special program will take place off-site each Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. A full schedule of those programs is available on the library’s website and Facebook page. Storytime kits will be available for pick up on Thursdays, though advanced registration is required through the library’s online calendar: www.wabas h.evanced.com/kids Teen craft kits will be offered each Thursday and adults will have kits on June 22 and July 13.

Registration is available for these kits but is not required.

Tutorial videos will be available on the library’s Facebook page for these kits, as

Ribbon cutting to get our hopes up, but we were funded the first round in January of 2020 and ironically, or, not ironically, the next two cycles, due to COVID, we wouldn’t have even had a chance to turn in our application if we needed to a second time.”

Clark thanked a plethora of people, organizations and community members on behalf of the

Mission.

The new location is not open for business yet, but is planned to be open and running by the end of June.

Lighthouse Mission is currently still open at the location on Cass Street.

“We wanted to reveal tonight the overall name of the new building is Lighthouse Crossings because many people will be crossing our

well.

Youth Services will be offering two book kits in June: “Dogman” on June 11 and “A Wolf Called Wander” on June 25. Registration for these kits is required through the Children’s Room or the library’s online calendar.

“Last year, we began using an appbased program for logging summer reading points and takehome kits for all ages.

This year, we are excited to incorporate those elements alongside more in-person programming, as guidelines allow,” said Castle. “While space is still limited inside the library building, we will utilize the Storywalk for outdoor meetings quite a bit.”

Located on Huntington Street at Paradise Springs, the WCPL Storywalk provides an outdoor space where several of the Wednesday morning programs will take place along with the introduction of Adult Storytime on Tuesday, June 29,

from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

No registration is required and participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch to the pavilion.

A book discussion will also take place for adults on July 28 at 7 pm. Registration and further details are available at the library’s online calendar.

“Though our building was operating with limited hours last summer, we saw an impressive number of participants in summer reading. We believe this year will be even better and encourage everyone to sign up and give it a try,” said Polly Howell, Youth Services Librarian.

The library offers physical and digital collections for summer reading, though a library card is not required to take part in the program.

Wabash Carnegie Public Library is open Monday – Thursday, 9 am to 8 pm, and Friday – Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm.

...continued from Page 16 doors that may be at a crossroads in their lives, our combined agencies can provide a crossing into a healthier life to those in need, and it’s our combined desire to make this new space one of refuge, hope and healing,” said Clark.

Pastor Brad Wright from LaFontaine Christian Church gave closing remarks.

“This building is

appropriately named because one of the things that a lighthouse does is it brings a safe passage in and out of a harbor for the boats and ships and that’s exactly what’s happening here,” he said. “It’s happened at the other place as well.”

Claire Coyne, who was the original director of Lighthouse Mission, prayed to close out the

ribbon cutting, followed by Courtney McClure and her daughter Callie singing the benediction.

Guests were then invited into the building to see the transformation and learn about what’s to come.

10% ASPHALT PAVING DISCOUNT WITH THIS AD

DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS PRIVATE ROADS SEAL COATING CRUSHED ASPHALT CHIP & SEAL

260-306-1312 260-901-0420 randrasphaltllc.com Serving Northern Indiana

18

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

Lagro Good Ole Days will be June 17-19 Lagro Good Ole Days is back. It will take place on June 17, 18, and 19. We have three bands, a DJ, and a car & truck show. We also have Monster truck rides.

Booths of any craft or vendors of any kind are invited. It you would like to set up during the street fair please call Kristie at 260-7822451. As a reminder, no pets are allowed except for service animals, including the proper papers for the animal. If there are any questions, call Bruce Eltzroth at 260571-1693.

The Lagro Canal Foundation and Friends of St. Patrick’s Church are sponsoring a Baked Spaghetti Dinner Friday, June 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., during the Lagro Good Ole Days. The meal includes baked spaghetti entrée, garlic toast, Caesar salad, and bottled water. The presale tickets cost $6.00; the tickets are $7.00 at the event. The tent for the Lagro Canal Foundation will be set up east of the Lagro American Legion. For informa-

tion about advance tickets please call Deb at 260-330-3018.

Salamonie Lake is hosting an outdoor day camp for youth ages 7 to 13, from June 28 to July 2, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day. The cost per child is $60 and $55 for each additional sibling. Save $10 per child by registering and paying early by June 14. This camp will be outside except for restroom breaks.

The focus is on water activities and will include a daily hike, sit spots, games, shelter building, and small groups to prepare and present short presentations on nature topics.

Participants will also meet live wildlife through educational

ambassadors. For more information and registration, call 260-468-2127. Limited space is available.

Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is at 3691 New Holland Road, Andrews, IN 46702.

Congratulations to Lagro resident Taylor Peterson, who graduated from the University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio with a Master of Physician Assistant degree on May 8.

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail.co m.

SAVE THE DATE: The Lagro Alumni have announced that they will have their 105th meeting later this year on August 7,

2021. Be watching for updates on this reunion.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m.

Save the Date Postcards will be sent soon for Dora Christian Church’s 150th anniversary (1871 – 2021). If you have addresses for past members or attendees please let Janene know by phone 260-906-6449 or email 1957cowgirl@gmail.co m. The Homecoming Celebration will be Sunday, September 19.

The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. Dan Snyder will preach for the remaining Sundays in June. The Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash

County residents.

For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639.

Congratulations to all those who graduated from Northfield High School on June 6. And a special acknowledgement to Elise Gottschalk, Salutatorian, and to Lyndsey Carter, Valedictorian.

Upcoming events for Northfield High School: June 7 – Summer Weights; Girls Basketball Camp; Boys Basketball Open Gym; Cross County Summer Run June 8 – Girls Basketball Camp; Jr.High. Girls Basketball Open Gym; Volleyball Open Gym June 9 – Summer Weights; Girls Basketball Camp; Cross County Summer Run; Boys Basketball Shoot Out; Summer Food Pick Up begins June 10 – Summer Weights; Girls Basketball Camp; Volleyball Open Gym June 14 – Summer Weights; Boys Basketball Open Gym June 15 – Jr.Hi.

Girls Basketball Open Gym; Volleyball Open Gym June 16 – Summer Weights; Boys Basketball Open Gym; Girls Basketball Open Gym; Summer Food Pick Up; Cross County Summer Run; Football Open Field June 17 – Summer Weights; Volleyball Open Gym MSD of Wabash County will be offering a Summer Food Program beginning Wednesday, June 9.

The program will provide weekly meals free of charge for children ages 1-18 throughout the MSDWC area. Each Wednesday throughout this summer, families can pick up five days’ worth of breakfasts and lunches for each child in their household that meets the age criteria.

Meals will be available on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Northfield and Southwood Jr./Sr. High Schools on the east side of the building. The program begins on June 9 with the final pick-up date on Wednesday, July 28. Families do not need to sign up in

advance for the meals. “As a new program, our staff will be experimenting during the first few weeks to find the appropriate amount of meals to prepare.

While we aim to make enough meals for all who desire them, it is possible during the beginning weeks that meals may run out. We appreciate our community’s understand as we work through these initial details.”

The Lagro Century Club will meet at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 17, at the home of Cindy McGuire. Roll call will be: A favorite memory of your father or grandfather.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Charlene Roberts.

Lagro Happy Birthdays: There are no birthdays or anniversaries to report this week. Is yours missing? If so, just send me an email at the address listed above, or text me at 260-571-2577. I’d love to share your special day or your community event. Let’s share the news!

N.M. UMC to host drive-thru dinner on June 11 The United Methodist Church will be hosting a Drive-Thru Community Dinner on Friday, June 11, from 4 p.m. while supplies last at the North Manchester United Methodist Church located at 306 East Second Street. Menu includes Baked Steak Dinner, mashed potatoes, green beans, and dessert. Cost is a freewill donation. For pick up note: The parking lot will be one-way IN from 3rd and 2nd streets, and OUT only onto Sycamore Street.

Loading will be on the passenger side under the carport.

The public is welcome.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP BEGIN JUNE 16: The summer session of GriefShare will begin on Wednesday, June 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. McKee Mortuary, Inc and the Congregational Christian Church have partnered

together to offer the community GriefShare, a 13 week session of discussion, video seminars and individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Participant will need to purchase a workbook at a cost of $15.

Scholarships are available for those who need. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street.

Please contact the church at 260-982-2882 for more information or to register.

HAWKINS “TAILGATING ON THE FARM” BEGINS

JUNE 4: Hawkins Family Farm welcomes you to enjoy delicious, all-natural, locally-sourced, artisan pizza. Order yours to go or stay on the farm in one of the picnic spots available for guests.

Standard pizzas range from $10-20.

All proceeds benefit HOPE CSA, a nonprofit ecumenical teaching ministry offered to pastors. To learn more about Tailgating on the Farm, sponsorships, and the work of HOPE CSA, visit www.hopecsa.org.

ROTARY CHICKEN BBQ JUNE 19: The Rotary Club of North Manchester is rolling out the Weber Grills again for the fourth annual North Manchester Rotary Grilled Chicken BBQ. It is 11-2 p.m.

Saturday, June 19 in the parking lot in front of Neighborhood Fresh, 1204 E. State Road 114. “The chicken is charcoal grilled on

site by our volunteer crew,” said event coordinator Sue Roesner. “We hope you’ll join us to pick up a great meal and help support local organizations and causes.” A meal is two pieces of chicken, chips and a drink for $7. A small meal is one piece of chicken, chips and a drink for $5. It is drivethrough pickup only.

All proceeds go to local organizations and causes, including scholarships for graduating Manchester Junior-Senior High School students, the Fellowship of Churches Food Pantry and the new pollinator garden at the North Manchester Public Library. The BBQ event was timed to coincide with the June 19 “Welcome to my Garden” tour in North Manchester and the weekly Farmers Market. “We want to thank Neighborhood Fresh for being such a gra-

cious host and the community for its generous support,” said Anne Gregory, club president. The local club is part of Rotary International, a global network of 1.2 million people in more than 35,000 clubs who provide service to others, promote integrity and advance goodwill through action.

FARMER’S MARKET AT OGAN’S LANDING: The North Manchester Farmers Market is now open on Saturday morning from 8 am to Noon.

The market will be located at Ogan’s Landing on S. Mill St. down the street from the covered bridge.

Parking will be in the gravel lot with Handicap parking beside the market (watch for signs).

Please try not to socially linger with your neighbors. All vendors will be wearing masks & have sanitizing products to clean their hands &

tables. We suggest that customers wear masks as well, but it will not be required.

No customer will be allowed to handle the product until it has been purchased.

FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Closed Sundays and Mondays. Guidelines will be in place for the safety of visitors and staff. Please wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines.

Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester.

THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have

diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc.

Everything is FREE. There is a cozy nook with kid-size chairs and stocked with age appropriate books donated by the Manchester Public Library and others.

Children may choose a book to keep.

Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

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

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.

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

Museum plans activities

19

Salamonie begins monthly hikes

Downey (right photo), Honeywell House committee chair, welcomes guests and featured artist Brenda Ramseier to the first ever Art on the Terrace. Following her presentation, Ramseier (top photo) visited with guests.

Twenty-five people attended this new event.The Honeywell House Terrace continues hosting events with Tastes on the Terrace every Wednesday in June.

Reservations are needed for An Evening of Popular Song on June 8, the Chanticleer Quartet on July 22, Mrs. Honeywell’s Birthday Tea on July 29, the Hot Dog Ministry on August 18, and It Takes Two with Emily Perkins and Joe Pyke on August 24. Food items will be available for sale at Tastes on the Terrace, and Mrs. Honeywell’s Tea is $25. Photos by Lori Overmyer

water bottle, sun screen, and bug spray.

A set of binoculars or camera may come in

handy.

Each hike is open to the public and geared for families.

SQU I RREL CREEK SQU I RREL CREEK

Art program begins Phyllis

Join Upper Wabash Interpretive Services for an “Explore Salamonie” hike.

Different trails, or sections of trails, will be traveled with Mother Nature’s surprises observed.

Monthly hikes will be held each month’s first Saturday, at 5 p.m., June through September 2021.

Wear appropriate footwear, clothing, and bring along your

– BULK FOODS – Mild Swiss Cheese

299

$

lb.

Brick Cheese

$

279 lb.

Hard Salami

$

359 lb.

574-893-1942 13653 N 500 E Roann - Miami

Green Onion Cheese

259

$

lb.

Honey Off The Bone Ham

339

$

lb.

Prices Good

June 3rd - June 16th

County While Supplies Last HOURS: MON - SAT 8:30-5:00

SQU I RREL CREEK

With a view on their mission to inspire children, connect families, and create community engagement through an appreciation of local history and culture that focuses on research, education, and quality of life interests, officials from the Wabash County Museum kicks off their summer program offerings for preschool and elementary-age youth.

For preschool families with children ages 0 - 5, “Bear Den Days” will be held every Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Sessions will begin with a weekly themebased story and activity before moving into the Bear Den for an hour of playtime with friends.

Registration is recommended.

Admission will be free to those who register in advance.

Registration is available at www.wabashmuseum.org/events.

Beginning on Tuesday June 8 and running through Friday, July 30, the Museum will offer the “Museum Explorers” opportunity for young people who have just completed grades Kindergarten through 6th. Youth can visit the Museum on Tuesday through Friday all summer long to participate in a scavenger hunt where they will find clues in the Museum’s various exhibits to win prizes. A different scavenger hunt may be completed each week.

No registration is required and admission is free to all participating children.

Accompanying adults will be subject to the standard admission price unless they have a current museum membership.

“Summer is a great time to introduce families to the Wabash County Museum. Our team is excited to provide these opportunities for young people to learn, explore and engage with our amazing facility,” said Teresa Galley, Museum Executive Director.

www.thepaperofwabash.com

20

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

HAPPY HOMEMAKERS met on May 20. Hosted by Lana Kuhn with Nancy Shafer cohosting. Lana offered a prayer and a lovely luncheon was served to 12 members.

Sally Robbins, president, opened the meeting welcoming everyone and said the pledge. Nancy Shafer gave devotions based on Psalms 46:10 - “Be still and know that I am God.” A card was signed by everyone and sent to the Richardson’s.

Officers were elected for the new year.

Sally remains as President and Sherry Draper will remain as Treasurer. A trivia game about Memorial Day facts was enjoyed by all the ladies and the Lucky Lady gift went to Mary Williams.

Next meeting will be at the Stockdale Mill at 9:00 a.m. on June 24 and will be hosted by Jennifer McColley and Judy Barker.

RCH MAIN Street will have their annual public meeting on Tuesday, June 15. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. in the Roann Town Hall. Join us for updates on plans for downtown improvements.

RCH MAIN Street would like to thank Jay Bolin and Rhonda Siders for donating a picnic table for downtown Roann. We are so grateful for the kind gesture.

THE ROANN Lions Club have received the calendars. Lions members will be delivering calendars soon. The calendars are $7 each.

Thank you to those who support the Lions Club in buying a calendar.

THE LIONS Club had a good day for the garden tractor pull on Saturday, May 29.

We would like to thank Steve Powell for getting the track ready for the pull. It was a last-minute chore due to the rain but he got the job done. Thanks Steve!

WALK BY Faith Community Church is having a Roann Community VBS on June 14-17 for kids from Pre-K to 5th grade from 6:00-7:30 p.m. You can register your kids online at vbsmate.com/events/ WalkbyFaith/19919 or call the church at 765833-9931.

THE SUMMER

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

Happy Homemakers met on May 20, enjoyed luncheon Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

Lunch Program started on June 7th from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for children up to 18 years old at the Roann United Methodist Church.

Lunches will be passed out on Monday, (lunches for two days) Wednesday (lunches for two days) and Friday (lunch for one day). Operating as it did last year.

TOWN OF Roann and The Lions Club Spring Clean Up will be June 12th. It starts at 8:00 a.m. and lasts until the dumpster is full. The dumpster will be on Walnut Street beside the Town Hall. Call Jerry Maxwell if you have questions at 765833-9832.

PASTOR BALMER of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for June 13, 2021 will be from Mark 1:16-20 titled “Jesus asks that we follow Him”. The 13 will also be Noisy Bucket Sunday for the Children’s mission fund. We invite you to worship in person or on Facebook at 9:00 a.m.

ROANN FIRE-

WORKS: July 3rd at dusk. As with most everything else, the price of our fireworks this year has increased. If you would like to donate to the cost of the Roann fireworks display, please make checks payable to Roann Lions Club, P.O. Box 322, Roann, IN 46974. Thank you for your support from the Roann Lions Club and Roann Festival Committee.

UPCOMING DATES: June 7 – Summer Lunch Program started, 11:30am-12:30pm at the Methodist Church; June 8 – Town Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; June 10 – Roann Heritage Group, 6:30 p.m.; June 12 – Town of Roann/Lions Club Spring Clean Up, 8am-?; June 14-17 – VBS Walk by Faith Community Church, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.; June 15 – RCH-Main Street, public meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the Town Hall; July 3 – Roann Fireworks at dusk.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: June 10 – Mr. & Mrs. Don Slee; June 12 – Mr. & Mrs. Floyd McWhirt, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Coffman, and Mr. & Mrs. Greg Montel; June 13 – Mr. & Mrs. Brian Daniels and Mr. & Mrs. Ty Baer; June 14 – Mr. & Mrs. William Powell, Jr.; June 15 – Mr. & Mrs. Levi Allen.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: June 10 – Sally Robbins and Andy Ross; June 11 – Cameron

Johnson; June 13 – Korbin Stafford and Floyd McWhirt; June 14 – Toy Baer; June 15 – Connie Doud.

PASTOR MACE talks about why submission is hard to swallow: Why is submission such a hard concept to swallow?

Everyone of us live life in submission.

We submit to gravity.

We submit to age. We submit to needing air to breathe and water for thirst. We submit to information that we gain. We submit to a boss, yes even when we own our own business. We submit to the generation we are born to. You cannot live life without submission. When we play on sports teams, there is a whole lot of submission going on from players to coaches to parents and referees. We even submit to things in life that are bigger than we are. Whatever you may call it, the life we live is in a great universe that is beyond our comprehension.

Any one who thinks they don’t have to submit is not dealing with reality.

In order to live in relationships, we must submit.

Whether we want to work in a vocation, there will be bosses and supervisors and co-workers that we will have to learn to submit to. In friendships, we learn to

give and take in submission to others so that we can live together and enjoy the time we have. We have authority that we have to learn to submit to even when we don’t agree. In parenting, children learn to submit to their parents. Kids have to learn how to submit to even when we don’t agree. In parenting, children learn to submit to their parents. Kids have to learn how to submit to each other in order to get along.

Marriage puts us into the position to submit to each other as spouses.

There are major reasons why submission is so hard to accept. The first may be the oldest reason why we don’t submit, because we don’t want to. We want what we want and we want it now. We feel a sense of privilege and rights. We want to rule our own kingdom and we believe the lie that we can do that very thing. Then there is a thought that we don’t have to submit to anyone.

That we can do whatever we want and if others don’t like it, too bad. We have the sense of entitlement and believe others are wrong and have to accept our way. We also believe no one has a right to tell others what to do. What

THE CITY OF WABASH FIRE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL HIRING POOL Applications are being accepted until 4:00 pm, the 11th day of June 2021, by the City of Wabash Fire Department for the position of probationary firefighter.

Applications, job description, and agility test requirements may

PUBLIC NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED Wabash River Defenders, Inc., 73 W Canal St., Wabash IN 46992 has applied to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement, under IC 14-15-73 and 312 IAC 5-3-1, for a permit to conduct a watershed education float. This event is scheduled to be held on Sept.

1, 3, 7, 9, 2021 on Wabash River, in Wabash county.

be obtained at City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash,

Any person objecting to such an event may do either or both of the following: A. File a petition with the central office of the division requesting an informal hearing. The petition must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years old and who reside in the county where the event will occur. A hearing under this clause is governed by 312 IAC 2-3.

B. Request the division notify the petitioner in writing when an initial determination is made to issue or deny the license.

Following the receipt of notice under this clause, a petitioner may request administrative review of the determination under 312 IAC 3-1.

827.pdf . Applications must be returned to City Hall by 4:00 pm,

Indiana between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday or also can be downloaded on the City of Wabash Website, at https://www.cityofwabash.com/egov/documents/1584025030_80 the 11th day of June 2021.

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: -Be 20 ½ years of age.

-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.

Because of the Department’s efforts to improve the services it provides, preference may be given to applicants who are 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 26 June 2021, at 8:00 a.m. at the fire station located at 1000 North Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana.

THE CITY OF WABASH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M:\jdolby\OFFICE\city of wabash\firefighter applications.doc 5/26, 6/2, 6/9/21

right does anyone have to tell someone else what they should do?

The main reason we struggle with the concept of submission is that we don’t understand what the word means.

Submission simply means to place yourself in line. As a soldier falls in line when the drill segreant calls them, they quickly fall in line.

When a coach calls a player to enter a game, they quickly prepare to fill a role on the field. When a child is corrected by their teacher, they learn a new concept or process. When we go through hard times and we don’t know what to do.

When a spouse is at odds with their partner. When a supervisor gives instruction to complete a job. We have the opportunity to either fall in line or walk away with consequences. A consequence is a result of effect of an action.

Submission does

not mean that we don’t have an opportunity to speak or share ideas. It especially does not mean we are to be abused or treated unjustly.

But submission brings about a harmony and team effort to fill a role for the best of the team or relationship. To submit brings a strengthening of people to live together and to be given an opportunity to be successful and effective.

Loneliness is a consequence to not submitting. Chaos and ineffectiveness are a result of selfishness.

Let’s learn to be the best player on the field wherever we find ourselves.

I CAN be reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm. Also by phone 765-833-2614.

News deadline will be Wednesday at 10:00am to appear in the next weeks paper.

STATE OF INDIANA

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CAUSE NO. 85C01-2104-PL-000280 CITY OF WABASH Plaintiff, vs.

YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU OF WABASH COUNTY, INC.; STATE OF INDIANA for and on behalf of its agency, INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA for and on behalf of its agency, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; and ANY AND ALL OTHER PERSONS unknown claiming title to the real property, Defendants.

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE To: THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 26th day of April 2021, the Plaintiff in the above-entitled cause filed in the Circuit Court of Wabash County, State of Indiana, it's Complaint to Quiet Title to the following described real estate against the above-named Defendants: Part of lnlots One Hundred One (101) and One Hundred Two (I02) in the Original Plat of Wabash, Indiana more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of lnlot 101; running thence south forty-four (44) feet on the west line thereof; thence running due east parallel with the north line of said lot eighty-nine (89) feet; thence running due north parallel with the east line of lot 102 forty-four (44) feet to the north line of said lots; thence due west along the north line of said lots eighty-nine (89) feet to the place of beginning.

ALSO: Ten (10) feet off the east side of the west half of lnlot number one hundred two (102) of the Original Plat of the Town (now City) of Wabash, Indiana.

ALSO: Part of Inlots One Hundred One (101) and One Hundred Two (102) in the Original Plat of Wabash, Indiana more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point forty-four ( 44) feet south of the northwest comer of said Inlot number IO1; running thence south twenty-two (22) feet; thence east eighty-nine (89) feet; thence north twenty-two (22) feet; thence west eightynine (89) feet to the place of beginning.

Commonly known as: 111 S. Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992 Parcel ID: 85-14-11-304-114.000-009 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a cause of action exists against all of the Defendants; that all of said Defendants are necessary parties to the action; and that said action is instituted and prosecuted for the purpose of quieting title as against all Defendants, claims, and claimants to the previously described real estate located in Wabash County, State of Indiana.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to each and all of the said Defendants that you must answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in writing on or before within thirty (30) days after the last receipt of this Notice, and if you fail to do so, a judgment may be entered against you upon your default for the relief the Plaintiff has demanded.

Dated: 4/26/2021 Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court

6/2, 6/9, 6/16/21

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

www.thepaperofwabash.com

ESSENTIAL SS S SENTIAL ENTIAL BUSINESSES USIN U SINESSES ESSES

DISPLAY YOUR SERVICES DISPLAY

DIR D DIRECTORY IRECTORY E CTORY

21

GET RESULTS FAST! GET

ESSENTIAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

New Roofs, Rubber Roofs, Facia and Soffit, Specializing in Roof Ventilation

Free Estimates & Insured Paul Little-Owner

765-981-4812 Cell: 260-571-4812

Mike Olinger Sales Representative

P.O. Box 176 1 Main Street Somerset, IN 46984 Office: 765-981-4944 Toll Free: 877-395-6200 Ask for Patty

Cell 574-930-0534

Patty Martin Insurance Agent

A Full Service Independent Insurance Agency Fax: 765-981-4116 Email: pamartin@norrisinsurance.com

MWS Construction, LLC Amish Builders

(6#27)40/535-6/512 ,7$44!7*12/0137 '01.06 7&5.27% 7+ 6536"347 Licensed & Insured

260-563-3817 bsimpson@bjs-services.com Commercial & Residential • Weed Control • Fertilizer Gary Stout Carpenter 30 Years of Carpentry Experience

Quality is our STRENGTH

260-330-2551 Windows, Doors, Siding, Room Additions

Your perfect wedding starts with invitations.

Come in and let us show you invitations, announcements napkins, bridal books & accessories

563-8326 ‘the paper’

• New Homes • Framing • Roofing • Remodeling • Pole Barns Concrete • Decks • Drywall

Free Estimates • Insured • Licensed Cell: (260) 609-3683

Custom Design and Build

22

The Paper of Wabash County

www.thepaperofwabash.com

June 9, 2021

Parkview Wabash adds times for June 17 Check-up Day

Area youth take part in the Painting of the Plows, an annual event put on by the City during a First Friday event where kids get to add their art to the plows. Photos

by Mandy Mahan.

Officials from Parkview Wabash Hospital will host a Check-Up Day on Thursday, June 17, to enable people who need common lab tests to obtain them at reduced cost.

Additional appointments have been added, and a limited number of slots are still available.

Parkview Wabash is partnering with the Parkview Center for Healthy Living, whose team members will be providing lab draws in the firstfloor Classrooms A, B and C at the hospital from 7-9:30 a.m. on June 17. Participants must pre-register by calling 260-266-6500.

Walk-ins cannot be accepted for this event.

When registering, callers should leave a message including their name and phone number. Center for

Healthy Living office hours are Monday Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Payment for testing must be made in advance and by credit card only. Individuals calling to pre-register will receive a reminder call from a Center for Healthy Living team member, who will collect the credit card information. On the business day prior to the Check-Up Day event, the individual’s credit card will be charged for the tests they’ve chosen.

These single tests will be offered: hemogram ($10); prostate specific antigen, or PSA ($30), for men over 50; thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH ($30); hemoglobin A1C ($20); and vitamin D ($40).

Wellness packages A, B, C and D all offer a lipid profile and a

Shop-Hop program taking place again in June Officials from Wabash Marketplace have announced the return of Shop Hop in Downtown Wabash from June 1-30.

Participants take a June Shop Hop form to each participating business and receive a validation mark, no purchase necessary.

Once the Shop Hop form is completed, participants should submit their form to

one of the participating businesses or Bickford of Wabash, located at 3037 West Division Road.

Entry forms are available at each of the participating businesses and a digital copy of the form is available at WabashMarketplace.o rg. Participating businesses are Modoc’s Market, JoJo’s Olfactory & Co.,

ESSENTIAL SS S SENTIAL ENTIAL BUSINESSES USIN U SINESSES ESSES

DISPLAY YOUR SERVICES DISPLAY

DIR D DIRECTORY IRECTORY E CTORY

ESSENTIAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY CONTINUED FROM

PAGE 21

comprehensive metabolic profile. Package A is $35. Package B adds a hemogram to the other two tests for a cost of $45. Package C adds the hemogram plus hemoglobin A1C and TSH test for a cost of $80. Package D is the same as Package C but adds the PSA for men and costs $105.

Testing information can also be found in the Classes & Events calendar on parkview.com.

Anyone selecting a wellness package should fast for 10 to 12 hours before their appointment. During fasting, sips of water and regular medications are okay.

Questions may be directed to 260-2666500.

Parkview Wabash Hospital is located at 10 John Kissinger Drive, just off U.S. 24 in Wabash.

GET RESULTS FAST! GET

Wooden Ivy Boutique and Floral and the Eclectic Shoppe.

June Shop Hop forms must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30 for a chance to win $100 worth of Shop Hop Dollars, which are redeemable at the participating businesses. The winner will be selected in early July.

June 9, 2021

The Paper of Wabash County

www.thepaperofwabash.com

23

24

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

The Paper of Wabash County, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 5:00 on Fridays

June 9, 2021

June 9, 2021

The Paper of Wabash County

www.thepaperofwabash.com

25

Tickets on sale for bluegrass event Visit Wabash County, in partnership with hosting sponsor Market Street Grill (a subsidiary of Gebhart Holdings, Inc.), The Rustic Barn at Hopewell, and the Antique Boutique at Hopewell, is excited to announce Bluegrass at Hopewell, a new event to Wabash County happening on July 17.

Grab a blanket, or host a table, and enjoy a family-friendly, casual evening listening to four different Bluegrass acts on the lawn at the Rustic Barn at Hopewell located in Urbana. The popular BBQ food truck Ziffles Zip n Go and a brand-new gourmet mac and cheese bowl food truck, Baby Got S’Mac, will be onsite during the event. Market Street Grill will provide a full bar (Cash and card accepted at food trucks and bar).

Trolley No.85 will travel to and from the Antique Boutique at Hopewell (the Hopewell Church) for a fresh biscuit and jam tasting provided by Chef Bailey Sewell of Bailey’s Pizza Parlor, more live music, and antique shopping. You don’t want to miss this fun, summer event!

“I am thrilled we are able to utilize Trolley No.85 at our brandnew event, Bluegrass at Hopewell,” said Jennifer LongDillon, tourism manager for Visit Wabash County. “Adding this element provides for another fun, memorable experience just down the road from the Hopewell Barn.

Make sure you take the short ride and check out the beautiful space at the Hopewell Church, and don’t forget about the biscuit and jam tasting and live music while you’re there.”

Event Pricing: $15 Lawn Seat: Ticket price includes entry into the event, Trolley No.85 rides to and from the Antique Boutique at Hopewell Church, and the biscuit and jam tasting. This is a family-friendly event! Kids 10 and under are free.

There is plenty of lawn seating on

the property, so make sure to bring your own blankets, chairs, tables, cornhole boards, etc. to enjoy the beautiful summer evening. $250 Reserved Table: Tables of (8) may be reserved for $250 and include a basket of shareable tastings, 2 bottles of wine, Trolley No.85 rides to and from the Antique Boutique at Hopewell Church, and the biscuit and jam tasting. Tables are limited, so grab your friends and family and make this a night to remember!

The main Bluegrass act, Cornfield & Crossroads, is a high energy band based out of Indianapolis and are known to be crowd pleasers. Other acts include the classic country and old-time bluegrass band Winding Creek Friends, as well as solo artists Brad McCord and Dwayne Conaway that each mix elements of country, roots rock, folk, gospel, and bluegrass.

Bluegrass at Hopewell will take place on Saturday, July 17, from 610pm and will take happen rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, it will be moved inside the barn. Tickets to the public are available for purchase beginning Tuesday, June 8.

To purchase tickets or for more information about Bluegrass at Hopewell, go to VisitWabashCounty.com/bluegrass, call 260-563-7171, or stop in the Visit Wabash County Welcome Center located at 221 S. Miami St in downtown Wabash. (Hours: 9am-5pm M-F and 10am-2pm on Saturdays.)

Visit Wabash County would like to thank our Hosting Sponsor Market Street Grill, and event partners The Rustic Barn at Hopewell, Antique Boutique at Hopewell, and Bailey’s Pizza Parlor. They would also like to thank J.M. Reynolds Oil Co. for being the official fuel provider for Trolley No.85.

Educator honored: State Sen. Andy Zay, RHuntington, presents Cynthia Bell with the 2021 Teacher of the Year Award Tuesday, May 25. Bell, a teacher at Southwood Jr/Sr High School in Wabash, received this award because of her passion for education and for overcoming adversities this past school year. Photo provided

Media Arts Program students honored The Media Arts Program, a collaboration of Honeywell Arts & Entertainment and the Heartland Career Center, showcased original photography, audio, video, scriptwriting, and editing projects by the 2020-21 class on Tuesday, May 18, at Eagles Theatre.

Launched in 2017, the Media Arts Program prepares high school students for careers in business and/or media-related industries by developing their understanding of professional business

practices, written and verbal communication skills, and industry tools.The program took place in Eagles Theatre for the first time, where the INGUARD Editing Suite and Haist Family Studio provided hands-on learning opportunities in audio/video production while the entire facility was utilized for project work, meetings, and presentations.

Jessica Keffaber, Education Media Manager at Honeywell Arts & Entertainment,

served as the instructor for the 28member class that included students.

2020-21 Media Arts students include: MSD of Wabash County Kaleb Bruning (11) Jaxton Coyne (12) Cage DuBois (12) North Miami High School Ross Gosnell (11) Lonnie Johnston (11) Oak Hill Joyce Harvey (11) Trenton Moore (11) Peru Layla Durocher (11) Wabash High School Jada Caudill (12)

Greyson DeBoard (11) Justin Garrett (11) Jaqobie Griffith (12) Ethan Hall (11) Lakenya Haney (11) Jared Harner (11) Marcus Haynes (11) Quinn Haynes (11) Haley Higgins (12) Ceyonna Hubbard (11) Jacob James (12) Breanna Keefer (11) Ethan Lewis (12) Bryce Minnick (11) Trystin Music (11) Gavin Nique (11) Aaron Picklesimer (12) Brendan Rowan (11) Zach Smith (12)

The Paper of Wabash County, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 5:00 on Fridays

Wabash County GARAGE SALE: 1090 W. 400 S., east of SR 15.

Friday & Saturday, June 11 & 12, 8am-5pm. Girls clothing 4-6X (lots of dresses), misses dresses size 14-16, new Tupperware, new 5 buckle boots (size 11), Avon, denim blanket, bed rail, toys, Minolta 7000mm camera with 3 Minolta zoom lenses (50, 70-210, 28-80).

GARAGE SALE: June 11 & 12, 8am-4pm, 1110 W. 400 S., Wabash. Pullbehind wagon, 20 gallon sprayer, thatcher, small power tools, mini fridge, tshirts, old tools, dishes, pans, miscellaneous.

26

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

The Paper of Wabash County, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 5:00 on Fridays

Wabash County cont.

GARAGE SALE, June 1213 th, 9am-4pm, 98 W. LaFayette St. Wabash Indiana. Lots of Tools, Tool Boxes, Misc Garage Stuff.

Cash Only.

HUGE MULTIFAMILY Garage Sale: 889 W. 400 S., Wabash. June 11-12, 8am-? Baby girl blowout!

Baby bed, toddler bed, strollers, Bumbo seats, pack-n-plays, all size clothes. Harley Davidson helmets and parts, bikes, ride-on toys, Radio Flyer plastic wagon, luggage, a lot of miscellaneous household. Other sales on road also!

GARAGE SALE: One day only! 8am-3pm, 1253 Falls Avenue. Furniture, girls clothes, household items, decor & more.

LARGE INDOOR SALE South Pleasant UM Church, 5064 W. 1400 N., North Manchester. June 17th, Noon-8pm: June 18th, 8am–5pm; June 19th, 8am–Noon.

HUGE MOVING Sale: 704 Courtland Avenue, Wabash. Friday, June 11, 8am-3pm. Saturday, June 12, 8am-2pm.

SATURDAY, JUNE 12: 8:30am-4pm, 3223 W. 100 S., Wabash. Holiday items, patio table/chairs, pool & garden supplies, sports memorabilia, men’s bike, luggage, stereo equipment, Vera Bradley, miscellaneous household items.

Wabash City

3 FAMILY RUMMAGE Sale: Boys 0-3mos up to 16, some girls clothing, maternity clothes, women clothes, purses, diaper bag, home decor, baby items, jogging stroller, baby stroller, shoes, women plus sizes, twin bed, head and foot board, railings, lawn mowers, Pyrex bowls. Too much to mention! 49 Lockerbie Street, Wabash.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - 8am-5pm.

315 W. HARRISON Avenue: Friday, 6/11, 8am4pm; Saturday, 6/12, 8amNoon. Ladies clothing, glassware, gas station collectibles, area rugs, furniture, bathroom vanities, toys.

ANNUAL GARAGE /Primitive Sale: 866 Stitt Street, Wabash. Saturday 6/12/21, 8am-2pm. Purses, Bath and Body lotions, blankets, children books, Swiffer Wet Jet, king size mattress topper, several tables of primitives, pillows, primitive pictures and signs. Men, women, and children clothes, several new small charcoal grills.

Other items too numerous to list. You don’t want to miss this sale!

HOMEMADE CRAFTS/ Rummage Sale: June 11 & 12, 8am-? 1336 Helms Drive, Wabash.

LARGE MULTIFAMILY Sale, Priced to sell!

Household, golf clubs, NuWave, glassware, chairs, tools, and more.

Friday 6/11, 8am-4pm and Saturday 6/12, 8am-Noon.

3665 Millcreek (across from Friends Cemetery)..

MULTIPLE FAMILY Garage Sales at South Pointe. Electric mower, clothes for kids and adults, entertainment center, some wedding items, Gazelle and more! Friday 6/11 and Saturday 6/12, 8am-1pm.

North Manchester GARAGE SALE: June 11, 7am-6pm; June 12, 8amNoon. 10377 N. 175 E. Nice, clean boys (newbornup) clothing and shoes, several baby items, adult men, women & plus size, kitchen items, nice miscellaneous items. Our biggest sale yet!

MULTIFAMILY SALE: Friday, 6/11, 8am-4pm and Saturday, 6/12, 8am-2pm.

Across from Elementary School, 802 Shock Road.

Bathroom sink top/mirror, small kitchen appliances, home decor, pillows, Corelle dishes, Christmas tree, small pet cage/accessories, NFL collectibles, toys, crafts, men’s 2X/3X, boys 3T-7, girls 10/12juniors, books, SO much more!

LaFontaine HUGE MULTIFAMILY Sale:10001 S. America Road, LaFontaine.

Friday/Saturday, June 11/12th, 8am-4pm. Kids clothes, women clothing, toys, games, books, furniture, home decor, fishing gear, tools and tons more!

Other Rummage

NOW HIRING

CANCER BENEFIT Garage Sale: Thursday, 6/10 and Friday, 6/11 9am-5pm. Saturday, 6/12 9am-1pm. 5917 W. 200 N., Andrews. Plus size women clothing, plank flooring, TVs, glassware, mowers (one John Deere, all non working), scrap items, Star Wars shirts (new), mens items, and so much more, Lots!! 260-504-2736.

GARAGE SALE: June 11th 8am-6pm and June 12th 8am-3pm. 409 W. Eldora Drive, Silver Lake.

Downsizing, great prices!

TV/stand, framed pictures, records, free stuff too!

Journeyman MW & App MW Positions Available Journeyman Positions-- Weld, Cut, Fabrication, Rigging, Erection, Blueprint Reading, Mechanically Inclined, Physically able to climb. Grain System experience a plus.

Foreman position available.

App MW Position-- Weld, Cut, Mechanically Inclined, Physically able to climb.

Full Time Employment, Competitive Wages Contact TAS Welding & Grain Services LLC

(765) 210-4274

SPECIFICATION

NOW HIRING Immediate Openings for

UTILITY OPERATORS Schedule: 2-2 3-2 2-3 Rotating Schedule of 12 hour shift.

Must be able to work both days and nights

Pay Rate $16.50/Hour

RETENTION BONUS: 300 after 90 Days and $ 1,000 after 9 Months $

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: • Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus • 10 Paid Holidays • Paid Vacation • Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution • 401k Savings Plan with Company Match • Life and AD&D Insurance • Short Term Disability • Medical/Dental/Vision

Apply in person Mon-Fri 9am-4pm at

4525 W. Old 24, Wabash Apply online at realalloy.com Real Alloy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 5:00 on Fridays

Other Rummage cont.

Real Estate

LARGE BARN Sale - 4 Family! June 11 & 12, 8am5pm, 3512 W. 450 N., Peru (Rain or Shine). Furniture, electric stove, Whirlpool washer, antiques, clothing, fishing stuff, baby stuff, kids scooters, tools, toys, Jon boat, new bunk beds, new baby bed, brewerina, CD’s, movies, skies, TV, 140 hp Evinrude prop, lots of miscellaneous.

TWO STORY, 7 room house for sale by owner. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large lot. $29,000, Needs some work, mostly cosmetic. Call 260-563-6399 or 260-5683445.

Articles For Sale

FOR SALE: Good, used tires, 60% left, Goodyear P265/R65/18, $350 OBO! Used metal storage barn, 10’x14’, wood floor, $375!

Seasoned ash campfire wood, clean & dry. 765491-2060.

FREE MATTRESS: Full sized, like new, barely used. 260-563-3493.

Auto

Mobile Homes WANTED: DO you have a MOBILE HOME you want to sell? Call or text 574218-3300. We need single wides, double wides & modulars. Look forward to hearing from you!

For Rent ABUNDANT LIFE PROPERTIES: 1 bedroom apartments. All utilities furnished. Non-smoking. No pets. $400 deposit.

References required. Call 260-274-0156.

Services

FRIGIDAIRE REFRIGERATOR: Nice with ice maker, good condition, $100. Amberina glassware: vases and figurines. 260723-4055.

Wanted

Wanted Coins!

Always Buying Coins, Gold & Silver Jewelry.

50+ Years Experience.

Please call me before you sell!

Tom’ s Coins 260-571-3553

Beef

Freezer Beef

UNDERWOOD ANGUS FARMS Call Mark for pricing

260-578-6656

1/4, 1/2, Whole Hamburger by the pound

Employment

ARE YOU LOOKING to work independently? OTR Class A CDL driver needed, part-time or full-time you choose. Very flexible schedule working for an independent business with company-owned late model Peterbilts. Long haul, no touch. 5 years of Class A OTR experience required. Call Steve at 260-568-1585.

Part-time

Veterinary Assistant Position Available Please send rresume Please esume and references ences to: refer Box 473 C/O The Paper P.O. Box 603 Wabash, IN 46992

Singles WIDOW OVER 70 with no plans of growing old alone.

I do not smoke or drink. I like surprises. Would like to meet someone fun and spontaneous that can also drive and cook. Surprise me! Write me!! Send responses to: Box 474 c/o The Paper, PO Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992.

27

28

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

June 9, 2021