Shaun Matako, Kiwanis member and speaker this week talked about his new role as the chair of Friends of the Chamber. Friends of the Chamber, a volunteer group, have taken a lot of the responsibilities of planning John Paulding Days. When talking about his new role as chair he said, “It helps me to learn…
Dr. Andrew Hoffman and Ms. Laura Friend would like to announce their upcoming marriage. Dr. Andrew Hoffman, son of Jeff and Cindy Hoffman of Monroeville, IN, is an area optometrist of Hicksville, OH and New Haven, IN. His bride-to-be, Laura Friend, is the daughter of Mr. Greg (Kathy) Friend & Mrs. Cindy (Barry) Liggett, both…
Pictured are Rotarian Ray Friend and Antwerp Firefighter Gary Dunlap in front of the pumper unit #44. The unit has been in service for a year now and has several features that make the task of firefighting somewhat easier! The cab holds up to five firemen and the seats are set up in a manner…
The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck When we think of the holidays this time of the year, we envision warm homes filled with laughter, good food, and loved ones. However, for some people the holidays just exacerbate their problems. They fail to see the joy when they are suffering on a daily basis. While it…
Antwerp, OH Jim R Friend, 81, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Jim was born in Antwerp on February 2, 1934, a son of the late Hazel Delia (Peffley) and Harry Leroy Friend. He worked at Phelps Dodge I R & W for 35; Friend Flooring…
Richard Peffley Friend, 86, of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Vancrest of Antwerp. Dick was born in Antwerp on July 14, 1928, a son of the late Hazel Delia (Peffley) and Harry Leroy Friend. He was a member of Antwerp VFW Post 5087, was a Scout Master and worked at Phelps Dodge.…
