by Joy Harber

Roann’s Community Heritage preservation group held its annual public meeting at the Roann Public Library on May 13. The meeting featured a power point presentation by guest speaker, Kurt Garner, regarding the town of Roann gaining Historic District status by the National Register of Historic Places on March 20.

On Wednesday, May 22, the seniors of Heartland Career Center were given their certificates of completion. Some juniors were also honored if they received career excellence. 

Pathfinder Services  is now accepting applications for two new volunteer positions targeting to begin in July. The two new positions are for VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) volunteers through AmeriCorps, a Corporation for National and Community Service, and will work collaboratively with a great deal of cross over and support with Marketing and Volunteerism for Pathfinder Services.

The Marketing/Social Media VISTA volunteer position will be focused on developing and initiating marketing and social media plans to build capacity of the community stabilization programs of Pathfinder Services through social media and alternative platforms.

One of the great things about living in America is the American Spirit and the willingness of people to come to the aid of others during tragic events. 

Three graduating high school seniors pursuing animal-related careers were each awarded $2,000 Lawrence A. Ackerman Scholarships from the Fort Wayne Zoological Society.  The 2013 recipients are:

On May 13, Wabash City Schools held their annual Employee Banquet.   Employees retiring from Wabash City Schools were honored.  O.J. Neighbours Elementary School: Marsha Lehner with 29 years of service.  

Employees who have worked for Wabash City School for 25 years were honored and recognized for the dedication and service: Judy Gaines, Administration Office; LuAnn Vandergrift, Susan Keafaber and Carol Enyeart, O.J. Neighbours; Linda Heath, W.C. Mills and Karin Brown Wabash High School.

The Honeywell Pool will open Saturday, May 25. The hours will be 1-5 p.m. Regular summer hours of 1-7 p.m. will be begin on June 1. 

Eagles Theatre in Wabash has announced the return of Free Movie Mondays taking place this summer June 3 through August 5.  The program is made possible in part by lead sponsors Bickford Assisted Living, D.H. Floyd and Associates, and Landmark Management, Inc.