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Members of the Liking for Biking bicycle club make their way along the Wabash River Trail following a dedication ceremony Saturday morning. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Officials dedicate River Trail

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaper ofwabash.com The Wabash River Trail between Wabash and Lagro was formally dedicated during a brief ceremony Saturday morning.

Mayor Scott Long and Amy Ford, who spearheaded the drive to create the trail, spoke during the 15-minute program.

Also speaking was Gene Donaghy of the Northeast Regional Development Authority (RDA), who presented a check for $208,000 to Ford for the project.

“The people up here understand what it took to accomplish this,” Long said.

“Especially Amy, who got a taste of my world with all the regulations, rules and permits, consternation from the public.

“The State of Indiana has a goal of having trails connectivity throughout the entire state.

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Mayor Scott Long and Amy Ford, president of the Wabash River Trail Association, cut the ribbon to dedicate the trail between Wabash and Lagro on Saturday morning.

Wabash County is doing its part through Amy and the Wabash River Trail. Trail connectivity in Northeast Indiana – the goal is to have a trail from the state line with Michigan, all the way down south to Fort Wayne, and then toward our area in Wabash. We’ll get there one

day.”

Long called the trail “a great addition to the City of Wabash and Wabash County,” noting it is a way to bring tourism to the area.

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Beginning next school year, the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County will welcome a Wabash County native back into the area as the district ushers in 1997 Southwood Jr/Sr High School graduate Casey Stouffer as the new principal of Southwood Elementary School.

Stouffer will replace Philip Boone, whose resignation was approved by the board at the March 22 regular meeting.

Boone said he was stepping away from education, at least for a time, to focus more attention on family and work he does with various ministries.

At the May 10, regular meeting of the district’s board of trustees, the board unanimously approved the hire of Stouffer and CASEY STOUFFER Superintendent Mike Keaffaber welcomed the current Maconaquah athletic director to the district.

“I’d like to introduce to you Mr. Casey Stouffer, the new Southwood Elementary School principal,” said Keaffaber. “It’s one of those situations too, where he’s coming back home.”

Stouffer told the board and the spectators attending the meeting that he felt “very blessed and humbled by the opportunity. I’m extremely excited, and I know my family is, to get back into Wabash.”

According to a press release from MSDWC, Stouffer brings a decade of experience as a school administrator.

“Throughout these years, he has served as the athletic director for Maconaquah High School and Whitko Jr/Sr High School,” the press release said. “Prior to those experiences, he was the assistant athletic director, head wrestling coach, and adjunct professor for Mount St. Joseph University.”

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Capt. Jeremy Kelly (left) and Lt. T.J. Zeiser welcome visitors to the Indiana State Police memorial service.

Photos by Joseph Slacian

ISP remembers fallen troopers

´An inscription on the memorial stone in front of the Indiana State Police Peru Post reads, “We Will Remember Them.”

That promise was kept Wednesday, May 11, when local law enforcement officers, retired State Police employees, local government officials, and family members of the fallen joined employees from the Indiana State Police Peru Post as they paid tribute to the 47 Indiana State Police employees who have died in the line of duty since the department’s inception in 1933.

Since the early days of the Indiana

State Police, memorial services have been held at all Indiana State Police Posts during the month of May. The memorial services are a way of paying tribute and remembering the ultimate sacrifice paid by State Police employees who died while serving and protecting the citizens and visitors of Indiana.

The services are also for the family members of the fallen heroes. The memorial services let the families of the fallen know that the sacrifice made by them, and their departed loved ones will never be forgotten.

Wednesday’s service started

with troopers standing at attention as Capt.

Jeremy Kelly, Area I Commander for the Indiana State Police, read a roll call of the fallen employees. Lt. T.J. Zeiser, Commander of the Indiana State Police Peru Post, provided a brief description of what lead to the fallen employees’ final call. The solemn ceremony ended with the playing of taps by a bugler.

Four troopers from the Indiana State Police Peru Post have died in the line of duty: Sgt. Glen R. Hosier died April 26, 1971, of a gunshot wound he received while lead-

ing officers up the staircase of a Miami County home. He was attempting to arrest a murder suspect.

Trooper Robert J. Lather II died July 6, 1982, in an automobile crash on U.S. 31 in Miami County. He was assisting the Howard County Sheriff ’s Department in pursuit of a traffic violator.

Master Trooper Detective David E. Rich died July 5,

2007, of a gunshot wound he received when a motorist he stopped to assist opened fired on him as he approached a disabled vehicle on U.S. 24 in Wabash County.

Trooper Daniel R. Barrett died Jan. 27, 2008, while attempting to catch a speeding vehicle on U.S. 31 in northern Fulton County.

His police car left the roadway and struck a tree, killing the trooper instantly.

New Beginnings, a men’s residential recovery center located in Wabash, has announced a motorcycle ride designed as a fundraiser to help finance the program.

The event, called the 2nd Annual Help One Out Charity Run, will take place June 18 at Brandt’s Harley Davidson in Wabash.

Riders can register beginning at 10:30 a.m. on the day of the event, with kickstands being lifted at noon for the ride, which will feature a tour of three area dams.

The ride will cost participants $25 and the registration price includes a poker hand and lunch.

The event will also include a 50/50 raffle.

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Teachers remember Swan Award winner

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com Each year, Wabash City Schools finds a way to honor a former teacher who lost her life too soon, while at the same time championing the efforts of its students who share the same values as that fallen former educator.

It’s difficult to find a better example of that teacherstudent parallel than this year, when the school district paid tribute to one of its youngest recipients of that honor — a young girl with an infectious smile who packed a lifetime of living into just a half dozen precious years.

At the May 2 meeting of WCS’s board of trustees, held at LH Carpenter Early Learning Center, the final winners of the annual Kathy Swan Awards were announced. For the kindergarten class, teachers selected Ava Gibson, or Ava G, as they affectionately called her.

The teachers who nominated Ava, Stacy Baer and Kristi Clark, said they knew she was the perfect girl for the award, given her eagerness to attend class and her propensity for smiling and displaying a positive attitude, despite severe health issues that ultimately claimed her life in October, 2021. The teachers collaborated to give their thoughts on the special young girl.

“Ava was a kindergarten student in our class this year who came to us excited the very first day with the biggest smile on her face and so eager to learn,” said the teachers

from LH Carpenter.

“You see Ava wasn’t able to come regularly to preschool, as she had “multi-visceral transplants,” which means five organ transplants of her liver, pancreas, small intestine, stomach and part of her large intestine in her short life. In spite of her health conditions, she eagerly persevered and came in ready and excited to be at school every day, even if it was only for half of the day.”

The teachers said Ava’s attitude was infectious.

“When she walked in the classroom, you couldn’t help but smile,” the teachers said. “She was a walking miracle. She never complained and never had an attitude of ‘why.’

Academics were harder for her, missing so much of her preschool experience, but yet again she persevered and always did her best with a positive attitude and a contagious smile. She went from writing random circles for letters to writing letters and words in a short amount of time.

She loved singing our fun songs, and spinning around on the merry-go-round with her head thrown back just smiling and laughing with her friends.”

The teachers said Ava’s main goal was to be able to spend the entire day in class.

“The week before fall break, she did get to stay for her first day, all day, when we went to the fire station for a field trip,” they said. “She was able to be at school every day that week. In the middle of that week, we were so blessed to

be able to share with her mom and grandma at parent/teacher conferences how Ava worked so hard, despite her difficulties. Ava ended that awesome week getting to go to another field trip to the Pumpkin Patch.”

According to the teachers who nominated her, Ava G passed away suddenly the following day.

“Since her passing, her infectious personality continues to be present in our classroom,” the teachers said.

“Daily, we hear the kids having conversations with each other about her, or we watch as they quietly gaze out the window in our classroom at her beautiful tree they helped plant.”

The following are comments from Ava’s classmates on the reasons they loved her: • “She had a good smile.” — Ryden.

• “When she sat at specials with me.”

— Myla.

• “When she plays with me.” — Alizabeth, Grayson, Lyllian, Sophie,

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Parker, Ava S., Zaine.

• “That she is in Heaven.” — Adrian.

• “Her smile, and when she sat with me on the merry-goround.” —K’Leigh • “She was so nice.” — Prezley, Anna “Her life has touched and taught not only us, but her 21 friends at school compassion, helpfulness, friendship, and how to grieve… all qualities of a Kathy Swan Award winner,” said the teachers.

Ava Renea Gibson, 6, was the.

Daughter of Dennis Harlan, Jr. and Brittney Gibson.

GriefShare, a 13week grief recovery support group, will meet at the Congregational Christian Church on Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. beginning Tuesday, May 17 thru Aug 9.

The church is located at 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester.

GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery

topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?”

“The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” Each seminar is combined with a small group discussion time to allow group participants to talk about the content of the seminar and about how they are dealing with the

death of their loved one. Participant workbooks can be purchased at a cost of $20.

Scholarships are available.

Those who have participated in the past found friendship, hope and healing. “Thank you so much for making GriefShare possible – it was so helpful” commented one attendee, and another stated,

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A local program is designed to foster reading in children before they ever enter a kindergarten classroom.

Representatives from The Womans Club House Association of Wabash were on hand at a Head Start preschool classroom located in Manchester Intermediate School May 12 to help youngsters with their reading skills and appreciation. The event was courtesy of a program called STAR, or Start Talking About Reading.

“I think they’ve been doing this for four or five years and we’re just kind of taking over this year,” said Sherry Yenna of The Women’s Club.

“They’re just trying to encourage kids to talk about their reading and become readers.”

Yenna, along with Jane Denney, read from a book about iconic makebelieve canine Clifford, the Big Red Dog. As Yenna read from the book, the youngsters in the class answered questions and interacted. As the end of the session, each child received a copy of the book and a stuffed Clifford to take home.

“It’s great to see the smiles on their faces and the way they enjoy the story,” said Denney, with Yenna adding “(we) hope that it kicks starts some of them to, you know, just start enjoying books.”

Denney added “… and for their parents to read to them at home, that is so important.

The students in the classroom are led by Head Teacher Becky Cline.

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MSD’s Eagan retiring after 43 years of service

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com When the new school year begins in the fall at Southwood Jr/Sr High School, it will be the first time in more than four decades that the school will be without the services of Beth Eagan.

At the regular meeting of the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County’s board of trustees May 10, the board learned of Eagan’s retirement, after 43 years in education.

“As you’re aware, this year is my 43rd year teaching for the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County,” said Eagan, via a statement read to the board by Superintendent Mike Keaffaber.

“I’ve been a member of the Southwood staff for all 43 of those years.”

Eagan said that for the first six years, she split her time between the high school and several elementary schools, as well as three years between Southwood and Northfield Jr/Sr High School.

“For the last 37 years, including this year, my entire day has been spent at Southwood and that is just how I’ve loved it. Southwood High School and teaching have been my life. But, I’m ready to see what the next journey will bring. Please convey to the board of education for me that it’s been an honor and privilege for me to work for MSD of Wabash County.”

After reading Eagan’s statement, Keaffaber lauded the veteran teacher’s career.

“It’s pretty cool that it’s been 43 years,” he said. “I appreciate all the hard work that she’s done in making a difference for kids and families.

That’s a long time, so we wish her well in her retirement.”

Eagan began her career in 1979, fresh out of College at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.

“I began by being a special education resource teacher at all grade levels in the south schools of MSD,” she said.

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changes in educational trends, technology, curriculum practices, graduation requirements, and testing. I have also seen changes in leadership. I have worked with five high school principals at SHS, seven assistant principals, six superintendents, seven Area Program directors, and countless colleagues. It has been gratifying to work for, and alongside everyone. I have been a teacher for MSD for two thirds the life of MSD of Wabash County.”

According to Eagan, a great aunt was her inspiration to become an educator.

“In today’s world, she would be classified as mildly mentally handicapped,” Eagan continued. “Aunt Betty did not have the opportunity to

attend school.

Growing up, I knew there was so much that she knew, if only given the chance to attend school and tap into that knowledge. Helping and educating other special needs students has always been important to me. I also have many family members who are educators — two aunts and an uncle had long careers in education.”

During her MSDWC career, Eagan served on the North Central team, spending time as a co-chair.

“I would bring back with me ideas that were being implemented in other schools

around the state that we could try at Southwood,” she said.

She was also cosponsor of Southwood’s Student Congress for more than 20 years and said she remembers several events as holding a special place for her.

“The elementary Christmas shopping trip was always a favorite activity,” she said.

“The years of the Southwood Activity Day/Health Fairs stick out in my mind, especially the year we brought Mr. Dave Pelzer, renowned author of “A Child Called It” to Southwood as our keynote speak-

er.

“Finally, I cannot forget the year we spent the night at school after blizzard conditions quickly hit the area late in the afternoon,” she continued.

“Staff fixed supper for, watched movies with, played basketball and volleyball in the gyms with, and fixed breakfast for students before conditions were such that students and staff alike could safely go home.”

Eagan said she enjoyed watching students arrive at the school as youngsters and grow into young adults by the time they were ready to leave.

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“It has been rewarding to watch students who enter Southwood Jr/Sr High School as 7th graders mature and reach their full potential over the years, until they are seniors and ready to graduate.

Graduation Day is filled with excitement, not only for the seniors and their families, but also for those educators who played a role in getting them ready for the next phase of their lives.”

Having had health issues in recent years, Eagan said she would use her retirement as a time to focus on wellness and spend more time with her loved ones.

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Do I need a permit or not, that is the question?

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Planning to remodel your kitchen or bathroom?

Maybe you plan on adding a shed to your back yard?

What about a new roof to your house?

Whatever the project you may have in mind, Wabash Building Commissioner Jim Straws has a bit of advice: Come to his office to talk about your plans.

Next in a series “I want everyone to know that Jeff (Knee, Wabash Code Enforcement Officer) and I are both here to help, not hinder,” Straws said. “Sometimes you need a permit; sometimes you don’t need a permit. But it’s best to have that conversation up front.

“It’s also best to make sure – you can go out to Angie’s List or a lot of these home improvement locations where you

can get a contractor and that’s fine, you can choose whatever contractor you like. But, if they’re going to come to Wabash, and I don’t care where they come from, but if they’re going to come to Wabash, they at least need to be registered with the city.”

In observance of National Building Safety Month, Straws and Knee sat down with The Paper of Wabash

County to discuss their jobs, the need for permits and other topics.

There are more than 240 contractors registered with the city.

“It’s really hard to keep track of every vehicle that every contractor has out there,” Straws said. So, when Jeff and I drive by and we see a vehicle that we aren’t 100 percent sure of, we pull of the side of the road, we walk up and introduce ourselves and find out

what they’re doing and a – does it need a permit and b – are they a registered contractor with the city?”

If they aren’t registered, they’re told to go to City Hall and do so. The registration, which carries an annual fee of $25, provides proof the contractor has liability insurance and workman’s comp.

If the contractor refuses to do so, a stop work order is issued.

“It’s for the safety of the people here

in the City of Wabash,” Straws stressed, adding “The one thing that’s always bothered me is just because you can swing a hammer or drive a nail, that does not make you a contractor.

Because you have a ladder rack on your truck, that does not make you a contractor.

“There are people out there that tend to want to take advantage of you, especially after hail storms and stuff.

We’re looking out –

whether or not the folks want to believe it – we’re looking out for them. That’s our job, every single day.’

The importance of receiving permits for a job, Knee noted, is because it comes with inspections to ensure the work is up to code.

“The number of inspections per week all depends,” Straws said. “It also depends on the project itself. Right now is our slow period. If I get 20 Cont. on Page 7.

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Eagan “After recovering from a cancer diagnosis almost two years ago, my plan is to regain my strength and be the healthiest I can be,” she said.

“Family is extremely important to me.

I have seven

...continued from Page 5 nephews, four of whom are married. I have been blessed with four great nieces and one great nephew. It is my hope to be the best great-aunt they know. I hope to travel and visit

with my family as much as I can. However, I am not going to be a stranger to Southwood High School. I hope to continue to help Mr. (Tom) Finicle with the hospitality room for coaches,

Stouffer ical education and a master’s degree in education administration from the University of Scranton.

“I feel very lucky to be in charge of a building with such great staff and amazing students,” Stouffer said. “I’m very excited to get started and continue building on the great foundation that is already established at Southwood Elementary.”

At the board meeting, Keaffaber told the board that

...continued from Page 1 Stouffer would be starting the process of meeting staff at the school. Stouffer admitted there would be growing pains.

“One of the biggest challenges will be getting assimilated with the instructional best practices at Southwood Elementary,” he said. “Then, we will explore possible ways to improve for higher levels of achievement.”

Stouffer said past

mentoring gives him the tools to take the reins at his new building.

“I have been around several amazing principals over the past 10 years, and I have been included on the district administration teams at both Whitko and Maconaquah,” he said. “This has given me a wellrounded experience of what takes place in all grade levels in a district. I have learned about multiple teaching

Building permits inspections per week, that’s kind of busy.”

The cost of a building permit depends on the type of job planned. (The various fees are listed on the city’s website.)

“You can come down to City Hall,” Straws said.

“Sometimes if you have questions it’s better to come down to City Hall and ask your question and fill out your application.

All of our applications are on the city’s website. You can also pay online.

“When you fill out an application on line, then you have to scan that into your computer and mail it to Karen Smalley, our administrative assistant, so she can fill out the permit.”

One area that people seem to have a lot of questions about is whether a permit is needed to build a backyard shed.

“A lot of people

workers, media, administrators and officials at Southwood basketball games. I have also conveyed to Mr. (Andrew) McDaniel that I would like to continue to serve on committees.”

ask about portable sheds,” Straws said. “Why do I have to have a permit for a she that’s built somewhere else and just dropped in my back yard? We have to make sure that that shed is placed on a proper foundation, depending on size.

We have to make sure the shed meets all setbacks, which are required in the city. A lot of people like to put them on the corner, right on

the property line.”

According to code, sheds are to be 20 feet from the back of the property and 10 feet from the side of your property line.

“A lot of times, that’ right in the middle of your yard,” he continued. “To alleviate that, you come before the Board of Zoning Appeals and you have to ask for a variance so you can put it closer to your property

strategies, standardized testing, special education, handling discipline issues and many other aspects of education.

“I have also filled in as the building administrator when a principal and assistant principal are out of the building. Lastly, as a building administrator, I have evaluated teachers and have helped with student discipline throughout the years.”

Trail munity within Wabash County – is doing.”

Donaghy said his organization “is all for quality of place.

This is a quality of place project.”

The RDA presented $741,031 toward the project. It also presented funds for the Manchester Early Learning Center and for the Eagles Theatre renovation projects.

“So you’ve had some really great projects … that provided some great quality of place projects for Northeast Indiana.”

The total cost for the trail was $12.4 million, which leveraged $8.8 million in private donations, he noted.

“You’ve got a great community,” Donaghy said.

“You’ve got people willing to donate for projects.”

...continued from Page 6 line than having it in the middle of your yard.”

Patios likely don’t need a permit, provided it meets the setback requirements.

Swingsets also don’t need a permit.

But, Straws suggests, “Those big, fancy ones that have a treehouse attached to it, you might want us to give you advice on how to set that in the ground.”

Roofing projects are required to have a permit.

(That will be covered in next week’s story.)

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...continued from Page 1 Ford, president of the Wabash River Trail Association, said she is surrounded by “an amazing board” who helped make the trail become a reality.

“Without this strong board behind this project, it wouldn’t have happened,” she said.

She also thanked the various landowners who either donated or sold an easement for the project.

“We also want to thank our many private donors who made contributions to this project, either monetarily or contributions of their time,” Ford continued, thanking agencies who presented grants for the project.

“Trails add vibrancy and help to attract and retain talent that

we so vitally need here,” she said.

“They are the catalyst for new development as has been seen in Lagro.”

She also thanked her family for their support, as well as the various vendors who worked on the project.

Ford also addressed the future of the Wabash River Trail.

“We recently purchased more land along the river in Lagro,” she said.

“We have plans to make that a riverside park.

Hopefully you’ll start seeing some construction, maybe late summer or early fall as we finalize the plan.”

Following the ribbon cutting, members of the Liking for Biking bicycle club rode their bicycles along the trail.

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Fred Taylor, 73 Retired from Active Products

March 24, 1949 – April 30, 2022 Fred H. Taylor, 73, of LaFontaine, passed away at 3:06 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born on March 24, 1949, in Colbert County, Ala., to Julis S. and Mary (Agnes) Taylor.

He married Katherine Sailors on July 14, 1968. He retired from Active Products in Marion, Ind. Fred is survived by; one son, Richard (Becky) Taylor, of LaFontaine; two daughters, Jennifer (Tony) Miller, of Marion, and Holly Taylor, of LaFontaine; three grandchildren, Trevor Allen Bailey, John Eugene Bailey and Spencer Robert Taylor; one step-grandson, Cole Carter; seven greatgrandchildren, four brothers; Gary Taylor of Marion, Indiana, Roger (Tammy) Taylor of Bon Aqua, Tennessee, Marty (Cindy) Taylor of Jonesboro, Indiana, Dwight (Brittany) Taylor of Tennessee; and one sister, Judy (Ron) Hone of Salsbury, North Carolina.

He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Katherine.

Funeral services were Friday, May 6, 2022, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St. LaFontaine. Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials may be directed to the Wabash County Cancer Society in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, have been trusted with Fred Taylor’s final arrangements.

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

Wilma Parmerlee, 94 Enjoyed playing games

June 8, 1927 – Nov. 22, 2021 Wilma J. Parmerlee, 94, North Manchester, died Nov. 22, 2021.

She was born June 8, 1927.

A celebration of is at 3 p.m. May 21, 2022, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester; calling at 2 p.m.

Elizabeth Weesner, 98 Enjoyed reading Oct. 7, 1923 – May 9, 2022

Elizabeth “Bea” Weesner, 98, of Fort Wayne, May 9, 2022.

Graveside services and burial will be 1:30 p.m., May 19, 2022 at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester.

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‘Tiny but mighty’

Performed with FW Philharmonic

April 26, 2022 – May 6, 2022 Asher Eugene Curless, infant son of Dylan James Curless and Elizabeth Marie McKinney, of Lagro, Indiana, died at 9:08 am, Friday, May 6, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on April 26, 2022, in Fort Wayne.

Asher is survived by his parents, Dylan James Curless and Elizabeth Marie McKinney of Lagro; grandparents, Brad and Lisa Curless of Lagro, Chad and Christy McKinney of North Manchester, and Brandy and Dan Smallwood of Roann; great-grandparents, Donald Eugene and Barbara Curless of Lagro, Larry and Marcia Proffitt of Wabash, Ralph and Peggy Bradley of North Manchester, IN, and Chad and Teresa Callahan of Texas; aunts and uncles, Cody and Erika Curless of Lagro, Austin Curless and Danielle Karns of Wabash, Cheyenna Mckinney and Noah Stafford of Roann, Devin and MaKennah Pierce, Isaiah Pierce, and Zairen Bradley, all of North Manchester, and Seth Russell of Roann.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Kay McKinney.

Graveside services and burial were Friday, May 13, 2022, at Matlock Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

The preferred memorials are Remembering Rowan or the Ronald McDonald House.

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

Dorothy Sorg, 77 Was strong in her faith April 18, 1945 – May 8, 2022 Dorothy Mae Sorg, 77, Wabash, passed away on May 8, 2022 at her home.

The daughter of Joe Howes and Edith (Chafin) Howes Browning, Dorothy was born April 18, 1945 in Logan County, W.Va. Dorothy graduated from Logan Senior High School in 1964. On Jan. 15, 1972 she married the love of her life, Karl Sorg.

Dorothy was a godly woman, strong in her faith, and always willing to give Biblical advice. She put others and their feelings before her own and lived a life built on humility and love. Dorothy attended New Life Baptist Church in Wabash, Indiana until her health began to decline. Her loving, kind, and understanding demeanor will be remembered by all who knew her.

The loving memory of Dorothy Mae Sorg will be forever cherished by her husband, Karl Sorg; daughters, Teresa (Clark) Cline, Ikes Fork, W.Va., and Sandra (David) Ramos, Wabash; sons, James (Tiffany) Sorg, Montpellier, and John (Susan) Sorg, Huntington; sisters, Donna (Larry) Caudill, Roann, Marlene (Danny) Coldren, Claypool, Marieda (Randy) Sunderland, Page, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren,15 great-grandchildren, and two dogs.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe Howes and Edith (Chafin) Howes Browning; stepfather, Merritt Browning; son, Mark Browning; daughter, Karla Sorg; brothers, Tilden Browning and Joe Frank Howes; sisters, Betty Brown, Mary Barrett, Pattie Lee Howes, and infant sister, JoAnn Howes.

Visitation and services were May 14, 2022 at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Pastor Philip Wright will officiate.

The family of Dorothy Sorg has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Sept. 10, 1943 – May 3, 2022 Stephanie Allen Jones died at her home in North Manchester on May 3, 2022; her husband Bob and daughter Wendy Pfeiffer were by her side. Stephanie was 78 years old.

Stephanie was born on Sept. 10, 1943, in Ottawa, Kan. She graduated from Parkview High School in Springfield, Mo., and earned a B.S. in Music Education from Wichita State University, where she met her future husband, Bob, while they were both members of the university orchestra. She also performed as a member of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and taught music in the public schools in Kansas. Stephanie and Bob were married in Springfield, Missouri in 1965.

Stephanie was a member of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic for 12 years, where she played principal English horn. During that same time, she frequently performed as principal oboe with the Manchester Symphony Orchestra and taught as Adjunct Instructor of Oboe at IPFW. She received a Master of Education degree from Manchester University, taught music for 25 years at Pierceton and South Whitley Elementary Schools and retired in 2004.

Stephanie is survived by her husband Robert; son Eric (Maryjo) Jones; daughters Wendy (Ed) Pfeiffer and Robyn (Robert Masone) Jones; five grandchildren (Riley, Grace, Elijah, Stella, and Emmett); and sisters Susan (Ralph) Simon and Saundra (Nathan) Carlson.

There will be no services, but a Tribute Wall is available on the McKee Mortuary website. For those who wish to honor the memory of Stephanie Jones, memorial contributions can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Manchester Symphony Orchestra.

Tributes and condolences may be made at mckeemortuary.com

Ruth Bowman, 97 Had 3 degrees Jan. 31, 1924 – Nov. 9, 2021 Ruth Elizabeth Bowman, 97, died Nov. 9, 2021.

A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m.

May 21 at the North Manchester Church of the Brethren; calling at 1 p.m.

McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

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James Simpson, 88

Carol Ann Moses, 88

U.S. Army veteran

Enjoyed singing

Dec. 8, 1933 – May 11, 2022

March 20, 1934 – May 9, 2022

James Vernon Simpson, 88, of rural Wabash, died at 1:54 a.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born on December 8, 1933, in Wayne County, Ill., to Tom Simpson and Susan Hester (Boze) Hattabaugh.

Jim was a 1952 graduate of Roann High School and was a US Army veteran. He married Marilyn Miller in Wabash on June 9, 1956. Jim worked at Container Corporation, Heckman Homes, and was a selfemployed contractor.

He also worked part time at White’s Residential Services.

Jim was a member of the LaFontaine United Methodist Church, the Wabash YMCA, and the Silver Sneakers. He enjoyed catching fish, building things, and riding motorcycles.

He loved his family and especially loved his wife Marilyn.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Simpson of Wabash; four children, James V. Simpson, Jr. of Fort Wayne, Theresa Simpson of Chassahowitzka, Fla., Vincent (Cindi) Simpson of Wabash, and Brian (Beth) Simpson of Marietta, Ga.; eight grandchildren, Amanda Eberle of Wabash, Matthew (Stephanie) Simpson of Somerset, Timothy (Lindsay) Simpson, Aaron Simpson, Evelyn Simpson, and Gabriel Simpson, all of Marietta, Brandi Simpson and Heather Simpson, both of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2022, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are the Hope House or LaFontaine United Methodist Church.

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

Carol Ann Moses has been reunited by death with her beloved husband Charles.

They planned to join the heavenly chorus, maybe do a little fishing, and hoped there are weed-free gardens in the hereafter.

Carol, 88, of North Manchester, passed away on May 9, 2022. The daughter of Paul D. and Pauline K. (Smith) Butterbaugh, Carol was born March 20, 1934 in Wabash.

Shortly after graduating from Kendallville High School in 1953, Carol married Charles W. Moses on Jan. 17, 1954. The two would be married almost 63 years before Charles’ passing on Dec. 31, 2016. Carol was an active member of many United Methodist churches, especially in their choirs. She sang in a barbershop quartet, was a Girl Scout leader, loved flowers, birding and being among her family and friends. We miss her sunny, chatty, busy spirit.

The memory of Carol Ann Moses will be forever cherished by her son, Andrew Charles (Darcy) Moses, Kendallville; daughters, Wendy Caye Moses, Durham, N.C., and Paula Ruth (David) Merriman, Wabash; brothers, Dennis P. Butterbaugh, Carmel, and John Patrick (Sandy) Butterbaugh, Fort Wayne; sister, Nancy (Roger) Thomson, Decatur, and sister-inlaw, Sarah Butterbaugh, Centerville, Ohio; six grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Moses; parents, Paul D. and Pauline K. (Smith) Butterbaugh; brother, Michael Butterbaugh, and sisterin-law, Gloria Butterbaugh.

Services will be held at a later date.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Carol A. Moses, memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Church Choir Fund, 306 East Second Street, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

The family of Carol Moses has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

ISP to participate in ‘Click It or Ticket’ The Indiana State Police, along with other agencies across Indiana, will be increasing patrols as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

For the next three weeks, officers will be out in full force making sure drivers and passengers are buckled up and children are properly secure.

Their goal is to reduce the number of traffic injuries

and fatalities from lack of seat belt use, a continuing concern. Data from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) shows that unbuckled motorists make up almost 40 percent of all passenger vehicle deaths in the state.

The overtime patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with grants administered by ICJI. “Our focus is not on writing tickets

but to encourage people to buckle up in order to saves lives,” said Indiana State Police Sergeant Rick

Brown, team leader for the Indiana State Police Peru Post Crash Reconstruction Team.

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North Manchester Public Safety Reports Citations May 6 3:26 p.m. — Payton R. West, 17, Servia was cited for having an expired vehicle registration and for false and fictitious vehicle registration.

May 7 12:54 a.m. — Oliver Mehwaule, 19, Louisville, Ky. was cited for driving while suspended.

May 9 8:48 a.m. — John N. Olinger, 67, North Manchester was cited for a seatbelt violation and for throwing a burning material from a motor vehicle.

2:23 p.m. — Dove Broadfoot, 52, North Manchester was cited for a seatbelt violation.

Arrest May 11 8:55 a.m. — Luke A. Hubler, 36, North Manchester was arrested on a body attachment.

Fire Runs Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded: April 29 7:37 p.m. — to the 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

April 30 3:42 a.m. — to the 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents May 2 8:01 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Jason Campbell, 47, Wabash struck a deer on U.S. 24 in Wabash. Damage up to $10,000.

May 5 6 a.m. — A vehicle driven

by Rhett L. Mast, 38, Wabash struck a deer on CR 300 N, Lagro. Damage up to $5,000.

May 7 7:12 a.m. — Richard W. Shea, 66, Tully, N.Y. struck a deer on U.S. 24, Wabash.

Damage up to $5,000.

May 11 4:25 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Kylee J. Fenstermaker,

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36, Rochester struck a deer on SR 15, LaFontaine. Damage up to $10,000.

May 12 3:21 a.m. — A motorcycle operated by William B. Coffman, 44, Wabash, slid on loose gravel on Spring Valley Road, Wabash. Coffman injured his ankle in the incident. Damage up to $2,500.

Arrests May 6 — Hunter J. Melville, 28, Fort Wayne was arrested for failure to appear.

May 6 — Koehl B. Fluke, 23, Fort Wayne was arrested for possession of marijuana.

May 7 — Sammy K. Tarlton, 26, Marion was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of a legend drug.

May 7 — Jeremy E. Williams, 34, Wabash was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a syringe and possession of a narcotic drug.

May 8 — Mitchell J. Handy, 21, Logansport was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more.

May 8 — Kareem M. Rogers, 33, Marion was arrested for residential entry and possession of marijuana.

May 9 — Bryce J. Dillon, 28, Urbana was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender and two counts of child exploitation/child pornography.

May 9 — Robert A. Whitney, 35, Peru was arrested for failure to appear.

May 9 — Ashley S. Davidson, 37, Wabash was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.

May 10 — Joseph E. Stambaugh, 44, Jonesboro was arrested for resisting law enforcement using a vehicle/draws or uses a deadly weapon.

May 10 — Johnathan R. Bellar, 28, Wabash was arrested as an habitual traffic violator.

May 12 — Robert Combs, 53,. North Manchester was arrested for an electronic home detention violation.

May 12 — Jaron J. Cont. on Page 10.

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Mauldon, 40, Converse was arrested for invasion of privacy.

Wabash Police Department Accident May 9 7:26 a.m. — Vehicles driven by Carrie M. Carpenter, 47, Wabash and Christie L. Hodson, 63, Wabash collided at the intersection of SR 15 and Miami Street, Wabash.

Damage up to $5,000.

Arrests May 13 — Elizabeth A. Murphy, 30, Wabash was arrested for driving while suspended with a prior and for having no proof of financial responsibility.

May 13 — Amanda Carew, 34, Huntington was arrested for theft.

May 13 — Trenton D. Miller, 30, North Manchester was arrested for possession of paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a syringe, false and fictitious registration and for no proof of financial responsibility.

May 14 — Richard A. Howard, Jr., 43, North Manchester was arrested for driving while suspended with a prior.

May 15 — Christopher E. Mettler, 43, Wabash was arrested for public intoxica-

tion.

Citations May 10 — Tristain A. Gibson, 23, Peru was cited for speeding.

May 13 — Thomas J. Thacker, 41, Huntington was cited for driving while suspended.

May 15 — Emily A. Mongosa-Gardner, 24, Galveston was cited for no operator’s license when requested.

Land Transfers The following land transfers were reported by the Wabash County Recorder’s Office from May 2 to May 6, 2022: Keri Michelle Hammons and Kyle Michael Kerr, quit claim deed to Estate of Larry D. Curless.

Cynthia Ann Lambrecht, quit claim deed to Estate of Larry D. Curless.

V. Anne Garver Curless and Larry D. Curless, personal deed to Henry Long, Jr. Jay D. Blackburn and Ashley N. Blackburn, warranty deed to Lisa A. Schaaf.

Harp Development, LLC., warranty deed to Hoffman Nursery & Landscaping, Inc. Tammy Reahard, Tonya Hedrick, Thomas Reahard and Pamela J. Reahard,

warranty deed to Audra Watkins.

Robert D. Gaines, Jr., quit claim deed to Robert D. Gaines, Jr. and Judy G. Gaines.

Kyler B. Harting, warranty deed to Colten R. Long.

Auditor of Wabash County, tax deed to Windgate Properties, LLC. Defendants: Charles F. Leeka and Markeeta L. Leeka.

Auditor of Wabash County, tax deed to Windgate Properties, LLC. Defendant: Amanda Shambarger Trickle.

Cassie Renee Gressley and Cassie Renee Brinneman, warranty deed to Jeffrey E. Gressley and Rita R. Gressley.

Cheryl A. Budnik and Nancy J. Tiger, personal deed to Andrew Evans and Samantha Evans.

Roberto Soto Oropeza, Roberto Oropeza Soto and Lourdes V. Soto, warranty deed to Steven A. Byerly and Tina R. Byerly.

Kyle Mciver, warranty deed to Dustin Schmidt.

Wabash South Group, LLC., warranty deed to Day Estates, LLC. James M. Wesco and Corinne E. Wesco, warranty deed to Indiana Department of

Robert R. Working, Jr. and Kaitlyn J. Hevner.

Samuel M. Applegate and Kendra L. Budreau, warranty deed to Emmy Heagy and Devon Heagy.

Tyna Clifton and William Roger Hyden, warranty deed to Matthew Neil Clifton.

Maureen P. Eastgate, warranty deed to Shawn Reynard.

Windgate Properties, LLC., quit claim deed to Randall Good.

Newfound Investments, LLC., corporate deed to Newfound Investments, I, LLC. Newfound Investmentss, I, LLC., quit claim deed to Trisha’s Real Estate, LLC. Runkel Farms, warranty deed to Vicki Sue Niccum.

Michael D. Fisher and Sharon K. Fisher, quit claim deed to Out Fisher Powell, Michael D. Fisher and Sharon K. Fisher.

Bertha S. Schuler and David N. Schuler and Bertha S. Schuler Revocable Living Trust, trust deed to Samantha J. Summers.

Barbara A. Brown, warranty deed to Adrian Cabello.

Vernon Mollette and Rita J. Mollette, warranty deed to Brandy

Harrington.

Biljana Kelly, quit claim deed to John Dale Kelly.

Building Permits The Wabash County Plan Commission Office issued the following building permits from May 8, 2022 to May 14, 2022.

Byron Weitzel, pole building Teresa Valentine, pool Michael Snyder, pool Vicki Niccum, new home Christopher Francis, privacy fence Michell Meyer, pole building, garage, porch Gary and Marthene Burnau, home addition Robert Beck, porch Marriage Licenses The Wabash County Clerk’s Office issued the following marriage licenses from May 3, 2022 to May 10, 2022.

Karlie Grace Clark and Jayme Brooks Davis Wagner Kristen Renae Coy and Josh Dene Hodges Bethany Lee-Ann Gene Porter and Dustin Edward Powers Cambrie Evelyn Papai and Colton Matthew Jones Rebeccah RacheleLynn King and Tyler Lee Branham

DNR to host conservation officer recruitment event DNR’s Division of Law Enforcement will host a conservation officer recruiting event on May 19 for District 1, which includes Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, Miami, St. Joseph, and

National Police Week to run May 15-21 The Wabash City Police would like to remind all citizens National Police Week is May15-21.

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. National Police Week is a way to honor the fallen and

Transportation and Transportation, Indiana Department of.

Morris Wagoner and Connie Wagoner, quit claim deed to Diana S. Frohlich, Linda L. French and Morris Wagoner Irrevocable Trust.

Abundant Life Properties, LLC., warranty deed to Wabash Residences, LLC. Jeanette Knee, warranty deed to Doyte Alexander Corn.

Floyd Jessee and Dennis V. Jessee, personal deed to Thomas Poor and Jennifer Brewer.

Harney Holdings, LLC, warranty deed to Vada Farm, Inc. Jeffrey A. Buis, II, warranty deed to Austin Shively.

Charlotte A. Smith, warranty deed to Tyllah Thoden.

Dorothy J. Lundquist and Lundquist Family Trust, trust deed to Jacob Deweese and Ashley Deweese.

Phillip Leroy Sheveily, warranty deed to Ted A. Ingram.

Jerry D. Honeycutt and Ruth Honeycutt, warranty deed to Omni Properties and Management, LLC. CLB Investments, LLC., warranty deed to Paul Dials.

Robert L. Jacobs, Jr., warranty deed to

show support for law enforcement officers who risk their lives daily to protect the citizens they serve.

The Wabash City Police would like to thank the citizens of Wabash for the continued support.

Wabash counties.

Elkhart and St. Joseph counties currently have conservation officer vacancies. The event will be at Potato Creek State Park, located at 25601 State Road 4 in North Liberty, at

6:30 p.m.

Anyone interested in becoming an Indiana Conservation Officer is encouraged to attend. The event will cover critical portions of the 2022 Indiana Conservation

Officer hiring process, including duties of a conservation officer, preparation for the written exam, preparation for core values training, and physical agility testing requirements.

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Kappa Delta Phi National President, Susan Garrett presents a check Wabash County Festivals Scholarship Pageant Co-Director Teresa Ridgeway. They received a percentage of the proceeds from the Psi Delta Purse Auction.

Sorority members thank participants in first benefit purse auction Dear Editor: What a fun night we had for our first Kappa Delta Phi Purse Auction! Lots of food, laughs, and bidding. We, Psi Delta Sister’s, want to start by thanking Roderick Schram for auctioneering for us. He did a wonderful job of selling over 70 purses to anxious bidders.

We have to thank our community for their generosity in donating exciting things to include in some of the purses.

Thank you to Bellazo, 50 E. Café, Wabash Pizza King, Modoc’s, Wooden Ivy, Harry’s, Charlie Creek Candy Shop, Bob Evans, Herb Shop, Mi Lisa D. Styles, Downtown Nutrition, Twisted Scissors, JoJo’s Olfactory, Get Nailed, The Rose Collective, The Nail Emporium-Sally Parsons, Lakelia Huntner-Uptown Style, Connie George, Diana Guenin, Theresa Franke and Dianne Renbarger.

We owe a big thank you to everyone that came to the purse auction. With this being our first time doing this, we were excited to bring this to our community. We had a very successful auction.

Part of the proceeds from the auction will be given to the Wabash County Festivals Scholarship Pageant. Thank you to pageant committee members, Teresa Ridgeway and Kaitlyn Jones for coming and helping.

Thank you to Zion Lutheran Church for allowing us to hold our auction in their fellowship hall.

Kappa Delta Phi is a National Sorority, with chapters in 6 states, with twelve of them right here in Indiana. We are a philanthropic organization that gives back to our communities with their time and monies.

Everyone asked if we will do this again and the answer is YES! We plan on this being an annual spring event. We will be busy at the September First Friday “Smokin” with Gary Henderson. We will be set up outside Oh My Cakes with pulled pork, a side and a drink. Mark your calendars now and plan to join us then.

Again, we want to thank our community for their generosity, support and love they show each and every day. — Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Psi Delta Chapter members

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Poison hemlock: Under control or out of control?

Katie Jones (right), 2020 Queen and 1st runner-up at the Indiana State Festivals Pageant and Haylie Miller, current Wabash County Festivals Scholarship Queen and 2nd runner-up at the Indiana State Festivals Pageant.Photo provided

Contestants sought for scholarship pageant Contestants are being sought for the 32nd Wabash County Festivals Scholarship Pageant. The pageant will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022, in the Ford Theater at the Honeywell Center.

Any Wabash County young woman ages 17 and not yet 22, by the date of the pageant and plans to further her education is eligible to participate in the pageant. All college age girls need to be enrolled in the college for the 2022-2023 school year.

Organizers will award over $4,000 in scholarships.

Contestants will participate in a get acquainted fun night, a fundraising project, rehearsal and the pageant. The queen and her court will represent Wabash County at various festivals and events.

On Nov. 12, 2022, the newly crowned queen will compete in the Indiana State Festival Scholarship Pageant in Greenfield, where she will have a chance to win even more scholarship money.

This year the pageant has a new director. Joining directors who call themselves “The Queen Team” consisting of Kara Fulmer, Makayla Ridgeway, Patty Meagher, Teresa Ridgeway and Bev Vanderpool is the 2020 Wabash County Festivals Queen and the Indiana State Festivals Pageant First Runner-up, Katie Jones. Applications for the pageant are available any of the directors, at Wabash City Hall, all Wabash County High Schools or contact Bev Vanderpool@ vanderpob@yahoo.com.

The pageant entry deadline is May 23.

You’ve probably seen it on the sides of roads, field edges, and creeks.

Toxic to livestock and humans, classified as an invasive plant and a noxious weed, the infamous Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum). Everyone seems to agree that Poison Hemlock needs to be controlled, so why is it that these plants seem to be spreading further instead? Why can’t we get poison hemlock under control?

Well, that is the goal of the Wabash County Soil & Water Conservation District. They’ve noticed the rapid spread of Poison Hemlock in the region and want landowners to know exactly how to control it.

While several landowners spray Hemlock plants, very few of these treatments are effective in controlling hemlock.

That’s mostly because Hemlock needs to be controlled earlier in the year, before plants even flower.

To understand why, you have to understand the weed.

Poison Hemlock is a biennial, meaning it only lives for two years before producing seed and dying. The only way to eliminate infestations is to prevent that seed production.

Hemlock plants start as a short basal rosette with fern-like leaves.

Then, in their second year of life, plants will send up a flowering stem, also called bolting, in spring/early summer around May and June.

These flowering plants can be quite large, anywhere from 3 to 10 feet tall. Because Hemlock is in the carrot family, it produces abundant umbrella-shaped clusters of white flowers, often compared to the flowers of Queen Anne’s Lace, aka wild carrot. To help distinguish the plants, remember that Hemlock blooms before Queen Anne’s lace, lacks any hairs on its stems/leaves (a common feature of Queen Anne’s Lace), and has distinctive purple splotches on its stems and often the base of large leaves as well.

There are a few options to control Poison Hemlock, so long as plants are not allowed to flower and produce seed. In fact, Hemlock seeds have a very short duration in the soil, and many populations can be eradicated with just a few years of effective treatments (a short timeframe for most weed control). Small populations can be

removed by hand, either digging the plants up or severing the root with a sharp shovel (wear gloves to avoid contact with plant toxins). Cutting/mowing the plants is not effective unless repeated regularly through the summer as plants will

resprout readily. In fact, mowing after plants have produced seed is one way infestations have spread through the area.

Herbicides are the most efficient way to control large areas, and several chemicals are effective, including

glyphosate, triclopyr, and 2,4-D products. All of which also come in aquatic safe formulations for use near open water creeks and ditches.

The earlier you can spray the better! Wait longer and you may run into problems.

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Competitors in the girls 100-meter dash, are, from left, Rory Poston from Manchester, Alaina Winer from Southwood, Hannah Holmes from Northfield, winner Olivia Auler from Manchester and Jade Stumbo and Irma Robles, both from Wabash. Photo by Phil Smith

Squires track teams win county meets Manchester boys and girls win county titles Both the Manchester boys and Manchester girls won the team titles at the Wabash County Meet Wednesday, May 11.

The boys team won the title with 111 points, followed

by Wabash with 56, Southwood with 51, and Northfield with 19.

The Manchester girls team placed first with 88 points, followed by Southwood with 61, Wabash with 59, and Northfield with 29.

Boys results (top 4)?

4x800m relay – Manchester, 9:17.07; Wabash, 9:42.08 Southwood, 9:58.30 110m hurdles – Spencer Stout (W) 16.02; Dominic Lincoln (M) 16:05l; Trevor Heath (M) 17:45; Jacob Marlow (S) 17.78 100m dash – Ethan Cummins (M) 11.71; Seth Gaerte (M) 11.76; Troy GueninHodson (W) 12.15; CJ Long (N) 12.68 1600m run – Kaden Vogel (W) 4:49.74; Dave Ford (W) 5:00.21; Kyle Dale (M) 5:10.24; Coleman Sulkey (M) 5:16.34 4x100m relay –

Isaac Byers of Wabash compiles a third-place finish in the boys discus during the 2022 Wabash County Track and Field Championships. Photo by Royal Smith Manchester, 44.04; Southwood, 47.22; Northfield, 49.76; Wabash, 51.06 400m dash – Casey Boardman (S) 52.76; Zeb Herring (S) 55.60, Keydan Shepherd (M) 55.88; Liam York (M) 56.81 300m hurdles – Lincoln (M) 40.87; Stout (W) 42.04; Marlow (S) 45.83; Heath (M) 46.08 800m run – Cade Jones (M) 2:11.51; Jacob Hesting (M) 2:15.53; Boardman (S) 2:16.77; Braydon French (W) 2:21.57 200m dash – Gaerte (M) 23.81; AJ Fortman (M) 24.32; Cole Winer (S) 24.64; GueninHodson (W) 24.75 3200m run – Raven King (M) 11:10.13; Jonas Church (W) 11:40.67; Kyler Dale (M) 11:50.67; Landon Mitchell (S) 12:37.89 4x400m relay – Manchester, 3:24.72; Southwood, 3:42.48;

Wabash, 3:51.79; Northfield, 4:03.03 High jump – Kolby Haecker (M) 6’ 2”; Gabriel Case (M) 5’ 10”; Winer (S) 5’ 6”; Isaiah Sutton (S) 5’ 6” Pole vault – Alex Reed (N) 9’ 0”; John Clark (N) 8’ 6” Long jump – Sutton (S) 20’ 7 3/4”; Case (M) 18’ 9 1/2”; Trace Murphy (M) 18’ 6 1/4”; Clark (N) 17’ 11 1/2” Shot put – Isaac Byers (W) 40’ 4 3/4”; Taydem Harlan (W) 38’ 11”; Isaac Reichenbach (M) 38’ 8 3/4”; Randy Boone (S) 38’ 9 1/2” Discus – Jordan Ayers (M) 128’ 2”; Harlan (W) 117’ 3”; Isaac Byers (W) 112’ 5”; Zavier Sell (M) 101’ 1/2” Girls results (top 4) 4x800m relay – Southwood, 10:57.30; Manchester, 11:07.50; Northfield, 12:14.30

100m hurdles – Aliala Atienza (M) 17.51; Kierra Wilson (W) 17.83; Ava Egolf (M) 18.95; Eden Hoover (N) 19.23 100m dash – Olivia Auler (M) 12.90; Alaina Winer (S) 13.60; Hannah Holmes (N) 13.70; Jade Stumbo (W) 13.90 1600m run – Cali Kugler (W) 6:22.69; Madaline Moore (N) 6:30.51; Josie Briner (M) 6:35.31; Mya Denney (S) 6:36.06 4x100m relay – Manchester, 52.61; Wabash, 53.80; Southwood, 54.31 400m dash – Bryn Mealy (S) 1:02.30; Natalie Adams (W) 1:04.66; Marissa Metzger (S) 1:05.18; Hannah Eberly (M) 1:08.40 300m hurdles – Wilson (W) 52.95; Egolf (M) 54.27; Eden Hoover (N) 56.69; Amelia Sweet (S) 1:00.46 800m run – Aleia

Sweet (S) 2:37.19; Kugler (W) 2:53.84; Briner (M) 2:55.76; Ainsley West (M) 2:59.95 200m dash – Auler (M) 27.51; Holmes (N) 28.51; Ima Robles (W) 29.05; Winer (S) 29.33 3200m run – Moore (N) 14:58.09; Jaiya Corn (S) 16:00.15; Trinity Bever (N) 16:09.74; Ivy Beamer (W) 16:29.68 4x400m relay – Manchester, 3:24.72; Southwood, 3:42.48; Wabash, 3:51.79; Northfield, 4:03.03 High jump – Natalie Adams (W) 4’ 10”; Metzger (S) 4’ 8”; Olivia Davis (M) 4’ 6”; Gracie Lauer (M) 4’ 4” Pole vault – Abbie Boggs (6’ 0”; Gabby Haupert (N) 5’ 6” Long jump – Atienza (M) 15’ 7”; Mealy (S) 15’ 2”; Jade Stumbo (W) 14’ 4 3/4”; Hannah Garrison (S) 13’ 6” Shot put – Kindra Stetzel (M) 29’ 8 3/4”; Kiara Carmichael (W) 29’ 6”; Leyna Borgmann (M) 28’ 8”; Bailey Wyatt (S) 27’ 2 1/2” Discus – Wyatt (S) 99’ 7 1/2”; Stetzel (M) 96’ 6”; Asia Miller (N) 86’ 10”; Borgmann (M) 85’ 9”

Manchester High School’s Cade Jones, winner of the boys 800-meter run, competes in his leg of the boys 4 X 800-meter relay during the 2022 Wabash County Track and Field Championships. Photo by Royal Smith

Kiara Carmichael launches in the girls shot put for Wabash High School, en route to a second-place finish in the 2022 Wabash County Track and Field Championships.

Photo by Phil Smith

Manchester’s Josie Briner keeps an eye on Northfield’s Madeline Moore as Wabash’s Cali Kugler and Mya Denney of Southwood trail in third and fourth during the girls 1,600-meter run. The race finished with Kugler winning, followed by Moore, Briner and Denney. Photo by Phil Smith

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MHS track teams take second in TRC meets

The Manchester boys and girls track and field teams each place second at the Three Rivers Conference meet.

The Manchester boys team finished with 126.5 points, less than a point behind champion Rochester with 127.66. Rochester came from The Northfield golf teams shows off the Three Rivers Conference champibehind by placing first and fourth onship trophy it received Saturday. Photo provided in the pole vault, gaining 15 points, while Manchester doesn’t compete in pole vault.

Wabash placed fifth with 64 points, with Southwood taking seventh with 40 points, and Northfield ninth with 10 points.

Tyson Baer led Felgar with a 92, and With all four golfers The Manchester girls finished placing in the top 15 out Northfield with a 74 and Brady Wiley with a 97. second behind Rochester with 106 Cash Cartwright shot Southwood’s Luke of 47 competitors, the points, Wabash was sixth with 56, an 81, both earning Watson earned a spot on Northfield boys golf Southwood came in seventh with spots on the Allthe All-TRC team with team won the team title 52, and Northfield was ninth with Conference team. an 80, followed by at the Three Rivers 23.

Dylan Ross shot an 88, Keaton Metzger with a Conference Tournament Boys results followed by Easton 93, Isaiah Sutton with a Saturday, May 14, at 4x800m relay – Manchester, 2nd, Shaw with an 89.

104, Dylan Stout with a Rozella Ford Golf 8:46.36; Wabash, 3rd, 9:27.53; Tristan Hoffman shot a 113, and Jordan Trisler Course.

Southwood, 5th, 9:54.53 94 to round out with a 118.

The Norse shot a 100m dash – Ethan Cummins (M), Alex Dinkins led score of 332, five strokes Northfield’s effort.

3rd, 11.78; Seth Gaerte (M), 4th, Manchester’s Owen Wabash with an 88, folahead of second-place 12:03 Kruschwitz placed lowed by Andrew Maconaquah.

110m hurdles – Dominic Lincoln fourth overall with a 75, Dinkins with a 98, Manchester finished (M) 1st, 16.57; Spencer Stout (W), while Connor Trump Caden Carmichael with third with a 339, 2nd, 16.76; Jacob Marlow (S), 6th, Southwood shot a 390 shot an 81, both earning a 108, Hunter Jones 18.81; Trevor Heath (M), 8th, 19.12 with a 109, and Devin for sixth place, and All-Conference honors.

200m dash – Cummins (M), 3rd, Coffman with a 131.

Wabash placed eighth Connor Lauer shot a 23.28; Gaerte (M), 6th; 23.87 with a 403.

91, followed by Jackson 1600m dash – Kaden Vogel (W), 1st, 4:48.60; Dave Ford (W), 5th, 5:02.53; Raven King (M), 6th, 5:04.46; Coleman Sulkey (M), 8th, 5:11.83 4x100m relay – Manchester, 2nd, 44.80; Southwood, 7th, 48.94; Northfield, 8th, 50.03; Wabash, 10th, 51.78 400m dash – Braxton Ream (M), 2nd, 52.52; Casey Boardman (S) 52.69; Troy Guenin-Hodson (W), 8th, 55.29; Liam York (M), 9th, 55.60; Zeb Herring (S), 10th, 56.15; Grant Ford (W), 12th, 57.00; Ryan Brunett (N), 16th, 59.75 300m hurdles – Lincoln (M), 1st, 40.53; Stout (W), 2nd, 41.21; Heath (M), 7th, 47.72; Devin Danzy (S), 8th, 49.00; Blake Aderman (N), 9th, 51.69 800m run – Cade Jones (M), 1st, Competitors in the boys 2:07.22; Boardman (S), 4th, 2:12.88; 110-meter hurdles (top Chase Howard (W), 5th, 2:12.91; photo), are, from left, Jacob Hesting (M), 7th, 2:15.27 Blake Aderman from 3200m run – Vogel (W), 1st, Northfield, Trevor Heath 10:30.05; King (M), 4th, 10:45.17, from Manchester, winner Jace Bullins (W), 5th, 10:47.45; Spencer Stout from Kyler Dale (M), 7th, 11:10.03 Wabash, Dominic Lincoln 4x400m relay – Manchester, 1st, from Manchester, and 3:28.69 (new record); Southwood, Jacob Marlow and Devin 2nd, 3:38.30; Wabash, 5th, 3:44.72; Danny, both from Northfield, 8th, 3:58.07 Southwood. Photo by High jump – Gabriel Case (M), Phil Smith 3rd, 6’ 0”; Kolby Haecker (M), 4th, 5’ 8’ Jordan Ayres (right Pole vault – Alex Reed (N), 5th, 9’ photo), a junior at 0”; John Clark (N), 8’ 6” Manchester High School, Long jump – Isaiah Sutton (S), placed first in the discus 1st, 20’ 7 3/4”; Trace Murphy (M), during the 2022 Wabash 5th, 18’ 9 3/4”; Case (M), 6th, 18’ 9 County Track and Field 1/2”; Clark (N), 8th, 18’ 1 3/4”; Championships. Photo Ethan Berry (W), 14th, 17’ 7 1/2”;

by Royal Smith Ryan Brunett (N), 15th, 16’ 6 1/2”; Randy Boone (S), 16th, 15’ 1” Shot put – Isaac Reichenbach (M), 5th, 38’ 8 1/2”; Boone (S), 7th, 37’ 7”; Isaac Byers (W), 10th, 36’ 7

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3/4”, Tyler Meredith (M), 11th, 34’ 3 1/2”; Taydem Harlan (W), 13th, 33’ 4 1/2”; Ryland Miller (N), 17th, 29’ 11 3/4”; John White (S), 18th, 28’ 3 3/4”; Baden Turner (N), 19th, 27’ 10” Discus – Jordan Ayers (M), 4th, 116’ 8”; Harlan (W), 5th, 111’; Byers (W), 8th, 104’ 7”; Boone (S), 9th, 104’ 1”; Zavier Sell (M), 11th, 98’ 1”; Miller (N), 17th, 77’; John White (S), 18th, 74’ 4”; Eli Mattern (N), 19th, 65’ 11” Girls results 4x800m relay – Manchester, 3rd, 10:58.09; Southwood, 4th, 11:11.92; Northfield, 5th, 12:40.21 Girls 100m dash – Olivia Auler (M), 1st, 13.22; Hannah Holmes (N), 6th, 13.97 100m hurdles – Aliala Atienza (M), 2nd, 17.67; Kierra Wilson (W), 3rd, 17.81; Ava Egolf (M), 4th, 18.59; Eden Hoover (N), 6th, 19.34 200m dash – Holmes (N), 4th, 28.51; Auler (M), 5th, 28.53 1600m run – Ayla Cashdollar (M), 2nd, 5:46; Kadence Fox (M), 4th, 5:54; Cali Kugler (W), 6th, 6:18 4x100m relay – Manchester, 2nd, 54.13; Southwood, 5th, 54.81; Wabash, 6th, 54.84 400m dash – Natalie Adams (W), 2nd, 1:05.43; Bryn Mealy (S), 1:05.50; Marissa Metzger (S), 1:06.90 300m hurdles – Wilson (W), 1st, 52.38; Egolf (M), 2nd, 53.18; Atienza (M), 8th, 58.08; Hoover (N), 9th, 58.59; Mara Zolman (N), 11th, 1:02.15; Grace Drake (S), 12th, 1:03.53 800m run – Aleia Sweet (S), 3rd, 2:37.88; Ayla Cashdollar (M), 4th, 2:38.44; Annet Alliod (M), 7th, 2:44.38; Kugler (W), 8th, 2:45.03 3200m run – Fox (M), 2nd, 12:38.88; Josie Briner (M), 5th, 13:41.31; Madeline Moore (N), 7th, 14:32.06; Beamer (W), 8th, 15:00.97 4x400m relay – Southwood, 1st, 4:27.52; Wabash, 3rd, 4:30.72; Manchester, 5th, 4:36.54; Northfield, 7th, 4:48.02 High jump – Natalie Adams (W), 2nd, 4’ 10”; Olivia Davis (M), 5th, 4’ 6”; Marissa Metzger (S), 6th, 4’ 4”; Emmerson Chellis (S), 9th, 4’ 4”, Taryn Finch (M), 12th, 4’ 2”; Hoover (N), 13th, 4’ 2” Pole vault – Abbie Boggs (W), 6th, 6’ Long jump – Mealy (S), 2nd, 15’ 8 1/4; Atienza (M), 3rd, 15’ 7”; Jade Stumbo (W), 6th, 14’ 4 3/4”; Hannah Garrison (S), 8th, 13’ 6 1/4”; Gabby Haupert (N), 9th, 12’ 11”; Adison Camomile (N), 13th, 11’ 9” Shot put – Leyna Borgmann (M), 5th, 29’ 1 1/2”; Kiara Carmichael (W), 7th, 28’ 8 1/2”; Bailey Wyatt (S), 9th, 26’ 4”; Kindra Stetzel (M), 10th, 25’ 8 3/4”; Asia Miller (N), 14th, 24’ 6”; Paloma Shull (W), 17th, 21’ 9 1/2”; Megan Davis (S), 18th, 21’ 9”; Zarla Dunn (N), 20th, 18’ 5 1/2” Discus – Wyatt (S), 3rd, 96’ 5”; Miller (N), 5th, 86’ 7”; Borgmann (M), 6th, 85’ 3”; Stetzel (M), 7th, 84’ 10”; Carmichael (W) 8th, 76’ 7”; Shull (W), 15th, 64’ 1”; Davis (S), 18th, 56’ 5”

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13-24 Drive In to open May 27 Honeywell Arts & Entertainment has announced the season opening of the 13-24 Drive In. According to a Honeywell press release, the iconic outdoor theater will open for the summer season Friday, May 27 with a screening of the classic coming-ofage classic, “The Goonies.”

By popular demand, the DriveIn will feature throwback movies on Fridays and family-friendly classics on Saturdays throughout the season. Both nights will offer a $10 carload price. Gates will open at 8 p.m., with the movie starting at dark.

Sponsors for the 2022 season are Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate and Rick’s Auto Repair & 24 Hour Towing.

The first two weekends will feature: • Fri. May 27: The Goonies • Sat. May 28: School of Rock • Fri. June 3: Ghostbusters • Sat. June 4: Beethoven

“This is the first summer both the Drive-In and Eagles Theatre will operate simultaneously,” said Phil Meek, Honeywell Arts & Entertainment Director of Movie Operations. “We’re excited to offer nostalgic movies for a classic Drive In experience, and still offer new-

release movie options at Eagles.”

The concession stand will offer favorites including Swayzee tenderloins, soft pretzels, hot dogs, nachos, funnel fries, candy, popcorn, and more.

For birthdays and other celebrations, guests can rent a party

room perfect for serving cake and opening gifts. The room is located inside the concession stand building and is available for $50.

More information on the party room is available by calling 260-274-1425.

Movie admission is available for purchase at the gate or online. To

view a list of all movies at the Drive-In and Eagles Theatre, or to purchase admission, please visit www.honeywe llarts.org.

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Farmer’s Market coming to Lagro

Urbana Lions Secretary Michael Snell (from left), the Wilbur Dawes Scholarship recipient Meredith Haupert and Urbana Lion Second Vice President Luke Hunt.

Urbana Lions Club gives scholarship to NHS senior

URBANA

Northfield High School 700N, North Manchester, IN. Senior Honors Night was held Dr. Don DeYoung will be the on May 10, 2022. There were a guest speaker. Emeritus large number of Scholarships Science Professor, Grace being presented.

College and president of the There were several individu- Creation Research Society. als that were scheduled to be This will start at 9:30 A.M. guests during the scholarship with the importance of the portion of the program. The Genesis Flood. Then at 10:30 Urbana Lions Club was one of A.M. The Days of Creation these guests. and the Extinction of Species.

The Lions Club was repreDr. DeYoung will also describe sented by Second Vice current scientific research in President Luke Hunt support of creation. and Club Secretary An informal time for Michael Snell.

Questions and Together, they preanswers will follow sented the Wilbur this presentations.

Dawes Memorial Prayer concerns: Scholarship to Marilyn Karns and Northfield Senior family, Julie Miller, Meredith Haupert.

John Eltzroth, Alma Meredith was voted Michael Snell DeVore, Phyllis to receive this award 260-774-3665 Baker, Ron Baer, pinkynova71@ Duane Wagner, Kim from the Lions for hotmail.com and Brian Frank, her achievements and participation in acaGary and Hilda demics, athletics, church activ- Wilcox, Nancy Christie, Larry ities, and community work.

Meyer, Ruth Summers, Paxton Meredith plans to attend Ball Wright, Jim and Pat Hartley, State University majoring in Coy Eads and his parents and Elementary Education. sisters, Joni Fox, our Nation The Lions Club Scholarship and the leaders, our military honors Wilbur Dawes, former personnel, our frontline Lions Charter Member, past responders and healthUrbana High School Principal, providers. If anyone would and past Northfield High like to have their name added School Principal. The $500.00 or removed from prayer conScholarship is made possible cerns, please contact me. by the family of Wilbur Dawes Condolences to Peter and the Urbana Lions Club.

Shepherd’s and Violet The scholarship is awarded Kirtlan’s family and friends annually to a Northfield from the Urbana Community.

Senior planning to further The Breakfast Bunch met at his/her education or to a the Fried Egg on May 11, 2022 Northfield graduate currently around 7:30. They try to meet attending college. every Wednesday and have This is a great honor for the breakfast together and talk Urbana Lions Club to present about what is happening. such an award to a student Those attending were that has accomplished specific Larry and Nancy Meyer, Steve academics and to help with Gilbert, Helen Dawes, Tom achieving the student’s goals. and Joyce Willcox, Peggy The Urbana Lions Club would Dilling and Pat McNabney. like to congratulate Meredith Come on down and join in on Haupert and to those who are the fun. about to rock this world. The Birthday wishes May 29 entire 2022 Graduating Class Cody Chamberlain and Miles of Northfield High School, Fitch, May 30 Carol Krom and The Urbana Lions Club Todd McKillip. salutes you.

Urbana Community Item of interest: May 22, Building is available to rent.

2022. Creation Sunday Call 260-774-3665 to see if the Bethel/Salem UMC. 650E and date you want is available.

A Farmer’s Market is coming to Lagro.

Joe and Libby Cook of Lagro are seeking vendors to participate in the Second Saturday Lagro Farmer’s Market. If you are a gardener of either produce or flowers, a baker, beekeeper, crafter, or would like to do a demonstration of a hobby, they would love to have you join them.

Vendors are not required to participate each month; you can choose a month at a time.

There will be a $10 charge per space each month to cover any advertising/promotional costs involved; any funds left over will be donated to organizations within the community.

Vendors will need to provide their own tables, chairs, canapes (if you want one), or whatever you need to make your space unique, comfortable, and inviting.

If you will be selling home-baked goods, please check with the Wabash County Health Department for requirements on marking your products.

The Cooks look forward to seeing you at the Second Saturday Lagro Farmer’s Market located on Washington Street in front of the pavilion on these dates: June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, and Oct. 8.

Times are 9 a.m. until noon.

Contact Joe (260568-4951) or Libby (260-568-4961), or email: cookjl@att.net, if you would like to be a vendor.

Lagro Century Club will meet Thursday, May 19, at the home of Cindy McGuire.

Members will answer roll call by telling a favorite memory of their mother or grandmother. Carrie

Williams will present the program.

Members are asked to bring food for the Lagro Food Pantry.

The original “Top Gun” movie will be shown on May 20 at the Lagro Pavilion, right by The Wall, along with a movie party. Snacks will be provided by Jonathan Larsen at 8:30 p.m., with the movie starting at 9:00 p.m. The event is also to celebrate the release on May 27 of the new Top Gun movie.

Sponsors for the event are Jonathan Larsen (call sign Doc) and Jared Lange (call sign King). If you have any questions, call Jonathan at 541974-4571.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Mark Wisniewski’s sermon for May 22 is “Are You Content with Your Content?” based on Philippians 4. A board meeting will be held after church. Everyone is invited for prayer and Bible study every Wednesday evening in May at 6:30 p.m.

A Grief Support group meets at the Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St, Wabash, every Monday at 3:30 p.m.

You are welcome to join them. If you have questions, contact Donna Wendt, 260-782-2160.

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. every Sunday.

The speaker for May 22 is Dan Snyder.

The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church 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.

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9 a.m., and Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Youth group

activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered.

To the Parents of Northfield Seniors: you are invited to celebrate your graduating senior with an ad in the 2022 Northfield yearbook! Order forms are available in the school office, or you can email Mr. Sincroft at sincroftr@msdwc.k12.i n.us if you are interested. The deadline for senior ad sales is June 3rd.

The Northfield English Department will be selling Nelson’s Port-A-Pit Chicken on Thursday, May 19.

Congratulations to two Northfield Junior High stuCont. on Pg. 18.

STATE OF INDIANA

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUI COURT )SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CAUSE NO. 85C01-2202-MI-90 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: ) ) Yzabelle J. Stangl ) Petitioner ) NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Yzabelle Stangl, whose mailing address is: 165 Lafyette Street in the Wabash County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that Yzabelle Stangl has filed a petition in the Court requesting that her name be changed to Skye Tenya Stangl Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on July 15, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Wabash Circuit Court Yzabelle Stangl Petitioner 4-29-2022 Date T.D. Judicial Officer 5/11, 5/18, 5/25/22

Notice of Public Hearing Before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 10th day of May, 2022.

Beverly Knee filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit. for the grant of a variance.

The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 624 Crown Hill Dr. E. Lot number forty-two (42) Valleybrook West Addition to the City of Wabash, Wabash, Indiana as recorded at Plat Record 6, Page 15.

The description of the action requested in the petition is: Request a variance to build a pergola closer to the property line than permitted by zoning ordinance. Pergola will be situated 8’6” from the side property line, and 15’10” from the rear property line.

The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week untill the date of the hearing of the petition.

A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 16th day of June 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition.

5/18/22

James Straws CBI, CFI, CPE Building Commissioner

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LaFontiane Lions to host pulled pork dinner LaFontaine Lions smoked pulled pork dinner with sides is planned for May 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. or until gone. The cost is $10.

Sides to include baked beans, creamy cole slaw, and apple sauce.

An assortment of desserts will be available for an additional freewill donation.

All proceeds from dinner will go to upgrade the Community Building with upgrades to exit lights and new doors on the West.

Proceeds of desserts will go towards Lion’s scholarships for Liberty/LaFontain e residents.

BANQUO ALUMNI BANQUET is scheduled for Saturday, May 21. This is for everyone who attended Banquo School.

The event will be held at Banquo Christian Church with registration beginning at 5 p.m.

A carry-in dinner will begin around 5:30. A short business meeting will follow. If you know of anyone that attended Banquo, please forward this information to them.

MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM at the LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Monday May 30, at

11:30 a.m.

TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY NEWS: The 50 Year Anniversary Open House will be June 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

There will be a book sale, the Summer Reading Program kickoff, history displays, and food and activities.

Be sure to stop by and support Chester Troyer’s gift to the community! As well, the staff will have the Commemorative Mugs for sale ($13 for one, $25 for two) and our “History of our Library” booklets for sale for $5.

Summer Reading Program theme is “Create @ Your Library.” It will be a six-week program, we will have weekly art projects on Monday’s at 4 p.m.

There also will be a Raffle System for all ages. Teens and Adults can read 2chapter books for a ticket and kids can read 3 picture books or 1 chapter

Lagro news dents for winning these annual awards: Ty Leming for earning the Jonathan Snyder Award, and Ruby Weaver for earning the Rhonda Shaw Award.

Metro high school students have been earning high honors through recent business entrepreneurial competitions.

Congratulations to these students who have taken home awards for their business pitch!

Wabash County INnovate Pitch Competition: -1st Place: Heath Tackett, Northfield -2nd Place: Annie Schuler, Northfield Innovate WithIN Regional Pitch Competition: -2nd Place: Jared Richards, Southwood -3rd Place: Grant Holloway, Jacob Marlow, Brayden Smith, Joey Bland, Southwood There are people in our community who are in

book for a ticket, as well as grab a “Grab-N-Go” prize for every ticket they get.

Attendance at our art projects on Monday’s are worth two tickets.

The staff will draw for a Grand Prize on July 16. There will be a grand prize for an adult, a teen, and a child.

IF YOU LIKE to play Euchre, come and play Euchre at the LaFontaine Senior Center on Wednesday’s at 1:30 p.m.

NOTICE: If you are a senior citizen, you may be entitled to a free Life Alert through your health insurance company. Just contact them and check it out. If you have trouble hearing on your phone then call 1-877-5572227 to talk to someone about a FREE Cap phone.

SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL8th grade boy’s track team are your Wabash County Champion!

Great job guys!

LAFONTAINE CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR met for their May meeting. Needed items were collected for the Animal Shelters in Wabash and Marion.

The Chapter congratulated Lori Brane who was chosen IWU Field

Instructor of the Year. Officers elected for 2022-23 are, Worthy Matron, Jean Sneed, Worthy Patron, James Weaver, Associate Matron, Sandra Weaver, Secretary, Roberta Ancil, Treasurer, Beth Weaver, Conductress, Kaye Sorrell, and Associate Conductress, Linda Harris.

Installation of new officers will be at the July meeting.

The District 18 Association meeting will be May 19 at Ivy Chapter in North Manchester.

Members reported on visiting Royal Center Chapter for their Friends Night, Ivy Chapter for a Seder Dinner and their 135th Anniversary and the last inspection in the state at Mt. Moriah Lodge in Anderson.

Information was distributed for the Grand Chapter Session to be held June 11-13 at Noblesville. Four representatives from LaFontaine Chapter will attend. A Memorial Service was conducted for Sister Loretta Enyeart and the Annual Remembrance for those who passed during the past year, Sisters Carol Armstrong, Beverly Howard,

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Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ronnie Fletcher and Peter Shepherd.

Lagro Happy Birthday: May 19

– Tanner Chapman; May 21 – Barbara Marshall; May 22 – Glynna Harmon; May 25 – Destynee Bayliss and Bev Urschel.

Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? Do you have a special event to share? 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!

Mary Louise Mitchell, Glenna Pogue and Brother Claude Brane.

The next meeting will be June 6. This meeting will be the annual scholarship presentation and a bridal shower for Beth Weaver. The Past Matrons of LaFontaine Chapter met prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.

Officers elected for 2022-23 are, President, Jean Sneed, Vice President, Darlene Turner and SecretaryTreasurer, Roberta Ancil. The Spring Luncheon will be June 14th tentatively scheduled to be at Etna Acres Golf Course. Regina Hiple, Darlene Turner and Linda Harris are the committee for this event. The Christmas Luncheon date is December 13th location to be announced. The committee is Roberta Ancil, Janet Weaver and Jean Sneed. The members recognized the Past Matrons who passed away Loretta Enyeart and Carol Armstrong.

LAFONTAINE HIGH SCHOOL

ALUMNI met at the LaFontaine Community Building on May 7, with social hour starting at 4:30 p.m. music was provided by Marilyn Speicher. It was followed by a meal at 5: 30 p.m.

President Bob Stewart welcomed everyone, and school song was singing by everyone and led by the ones (who had been cheer leaders, with John Brane playing his tuba).

Invocation was given by Oren Guenin. After the meal, the Call to Order and Pledge to the Flag led by Bob. Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports were given and approved.

A memoriam was given for lost graduates who were no longer with us by Oren. After reading the names Oren read a poem. There has been 39 class members who been lost since May 2019 to May 2022. Do to Covid the Alumni did not meet in 2019 or 2020.

As the Alumni always recognized the class of the year who had graduated. The classes of 1950, 1952, 1960, 1961 and 1962 were recognized. All

other alumnus were recognized.

Oren announced that LaFontaine High School retains the County Bucket of Basketball since the class of 1962 had won it. The bucket is located in the Wabash County Museum.

Bob recognized Oldest Alumnus present was Ileen Weaver Silvers class of 1946.

Alumnus traveling the greatest distance was Pam Pullen Churchill class of 1959.

After reading all of the Alumnus accomplishment, by the end everyone had figure out who it was.

Outstanding LaFontaine High School Alumnus was Janice Cooper Dawes class of 1954. Bob stated we had a little business to conduct: He then stated that after 11 years Belle Brosomer had resigned from being the secretary of the Alumni. He asked for nominations for secretary, stated he had one nomination in the name of Ethel Eib class of 1961. He asked for more and with none coming, asked for vote.

Ethel will be the Cont. on Pg. 19.

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Jonah Club to host fish fry Jonah Club Fish Fry at the Congregational Christian Church on Friday, May 20 beginning at 4:30 until sold out.

Drive Thru only – enter from Fourth Street. Cost is $10 for fish only meal (6 pieces). Proceeds benefit kids Summer Church Camp. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut St. FRANCES SLOCUM CHAPTER DAR: The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on Tuesday, May 10th at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, Wabash. The meeting opened with the DAR ritual, followed with devotions, A Mothers Love. A welcome ceremony was conducted for member Dee Mari

Sellers Moore.

Barbara Amiss, Regent, gave the program on Ona Judge: NEVER CAUGHT; George and Martha Washington’s courageous slave who dared to run away. The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be a luncheon, Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Braves Breakfast and Grill Restaurant, 380 Manchester Ave., Wabash.

Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or

Tamra Wise at 574527-2208 or Barbara Amiss at 260-9824376.

LADIES NIGHT BACK AFTER COVID: Hold the date! Deming Lodge will hold its annual Widows and Ladies Night at the Lodge, on May 26, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.

The event will include the presentation of awards.

Please look for a postcard in the mail or call the lodge at 260-9016488 to RSVP or you can email deminglodge88@gm ail.com.

MOM OF AN ADDICT SUPPORT GROUP every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The Mom of an Addict support group is open to all family members or friends with loved ones who are struggling.

For more information visit www.themomofanaddict.org . The meetings are

held at the Congregational Christian Church located at 310 N. Walnut Street, N. Manchester.

FARMER’S MARKET: The North Manchester Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. until 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).

Following the market, vendors will have a meeting to organize the coming market year.

DRIVE THRU FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m.

LaFontaine news new secretary of the Alumni.

Bob stated he had received two phone calls from a 104 graduate who lived in Montana. She told him different stories about her school years and he read them to the group. Then he stated that he received a box on Friday and in it was a letter along with pictures stated from a graduate lady in her 90s. Bob stated that the committee would like everyone to sign the slip that were being passed out, so then can update the address list. If they would also put their email address on since postage and printing was increasing. In closing he stated that next year Alumni would be on May 6 at the LaFontaine Community Building. Asked everyone to help to put away tables and chairs. Which they gladly did.

LAFONTAINE LEARNING COMMUNITY is now enrolling! We are excited to be opening up enrollment for kiddos ages 12 months to 12 years!

We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

This summer we are offering 2 summer sessions. The first begins Tuesday, May 31, and runs through Friday, July 1. Our second summer session runs Monday, July 11Friday, Aug. 5. We will be closed for a summer break Monday, July 4Friday, July 8.

Youngsters from 12 months to Preschool will have a variety of activities throughout the day including art, reading, gym and outside time, and so much more. Our elementary school age kiddos have more of a summer camp type program including outside

and gym time, planned daily activities, free play, and the ability to visit our local library!

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to enroll today!

Tuition rates can be found on our website at https://theelementary.org/learningcommunity/ SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER TUESDAY honors went to Reena Markstahler.

“After teaching one year at a suburban school district (years ago), I teasingly said I was done teaching if I didn’t find a school that had FFA,” she said. “When I say that, I meant that I wanted to be at a small, rural school where there was a sense of connection and community. Fortunately, I found that at Southwood and continue going

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Roann festival fundraiser planned for Saturday

The church is located at 113 W. Main Street. Guests should drive up in front of the Zion Lutheran Church for pickup.

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 260-9828800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon.

The Roann Covered Bridge Festival Fundraiser will be Saturday, May 21, 2022. It will be a drive-thru only again this year. It will start at 11 a.m. until sold out. Only meals will be served. This makes it easier for the few volunteers we have to help. The meal will be two tenderloins, green beans and applesauce.

Price is $10 per meal. The line will form on Chippewa Street. Pick up will be on the south side of the community building.

Please leave each intersection open in the line to enable other vehicles to get across town. We appreciate your continued support of the Roann Covered Bridge Festival each year. This

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year the festival theme is: “Farmers: Our Hometown Heroes”.

ROANN COVERED Bridge Association met at Roann Town Hall on May 2 to discuss the Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at the bridge on July 2 from 7-10 a.m., and fundraising for the repairs.

The Association is working with the County Commissioners on the Cont. on Pg 21.

...continued from Page 18 strong after twentythree years. What I teach is Biology.

Why I teach is the students who become “my kids” by the end of the year. I use the passion for science to provide opportunities for collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. These are the soft skills needed beyond the classroom that will help students develop to be a successful citizen. When a student walks out of my science class at the end of the day or end of the year, I want them to be able to know they felt appreciated, cared for, and have the confidence to know the importance of being an on-going learner as well as have a sense of understanding to their community and global environment around them.”

TOWN OF LAFONTAINE Pool Fill Forms are

available at Town Hall. A Pool Fill Form must be filled out BEFORE the pool is filled. Call the town hall when you fill the pool with the date it was filled. An adjustment of the wastewater will be done the next month.

This is a once-ayear credit. It is the pool owner’s responsibility to fill out the form and call with the pool fill date.

Forms will not be filled out by the clerks.

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LENCE to family and friends of John Weaver.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Melissa Kuester, Barbara Kain, Dan Guenin, Izaak Wright, Eli Enyeart May 20, Jarrett Smith, Tim Guisewhite, Brad Rody, Michael Snyder May 21, Maya Denney, Susan Henderliter, Angela Loschiavo May 22, Nancy Panning, Carol Preston Clevenger, Austin Sarll May 23, Linda Jervis, Donna Lloyd, Mike Loaschiavo May 25,

Nick Jacobdon, Carolyn Royce, Jaden Cortex, May 26 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Chris and Penny Finch May 20, Rob and Kim Kumler May 22, Sstan and Jennifer Cox May 24, Larry and Carol Stouffer May 25, Roy and Janel Proffitt May 26 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.co m or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

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Roann news repair project, which will include the roof as well as other needed repairs. Volunteers are needed for the July 2 breakfast. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Steve Hicks or Cynthia Donovan.

A BIRTHDAY celebration in honor of Larry Hively was on April 30th for his 88th birthday.

Larry entertained the guests in the afternoon with his horseshoe throwing abilities. Larry, at 88, still goes to horseshoe throwing competitions.

Dinner was served to the guests.

Dessert was German Chocolate Cake (Larry’s favorite), made by his daughter, Debbie. If you know Larry, you can guess that the rest of the evening was spent playing Euchre.

THE STOCKDALE MILL opened for the season beginning May 14. Free guided tours will be offered each Saturday from Noon to 4 p.m. The main floor and basement are handicapped accessible with stairs required for the upper two floors.

Each level has working milling machinery operated by water power.

This is the 165th year for the mill.

The mill is operated by a non-profit community organization with 100% volunteer staff.

Each year the mill is visited by families from all 50 states and usually a handful of foreign countries. Especially wanted are greeters on Saturdays; tour guides on Saturdays; and handy persons for restoration, maintenance, and landscaping on Tuesdays. If you can pitch in once or more per month, it would be greatly appreciated. Call

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Ron McColley at 260-330-9253 for more information.

PASTOR BALMER of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for May 22 will be from

Revelation 4:8-11 titled “God is Holy Different”. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9 a.m.

PLEASE CONTINUE praying for Kaylean

Zintsmaster, Coy Eads, Ken Musselman, Rob Mace, Jim Huffman, Larry Meyer, Karla Stouffer, Nolan Vigar, and our country. Stay safe

and stay healthy.

God bless you all!

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: May 19 – Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Sorg; May 21 – Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Nelson.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: May 19 – Rob Cussen; May 20 – Louella Krom, Floyd McWhirt, and Jordin Powell; May 21 – Darcy Dyson; May 22 – Rhonda

Dale; May 23 – Dean White; May 24 – Maylee Sizemore, Caisley Sorg, Randy Myers, Jennifer Draper, William Powell Jr., and Savannah Evans.

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