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Giant snowman brings smiles to many

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com The giant snowman in the Landis family’s front yard has drawn much attention this season, as well as past winters, but the extravagance of the snowman at their North Miami Street home isn’t just as simple as a winter activity for the Landises, but a tradition that has come to mean something very special to the family of four.

Jeremy and Rachel Landis, both Wabash natives and owners at J&R Express Carwash and Detailing, married in 2011 and a few years later brought their first daughter, Danika, into the world as a special new addition to their family.

Shortly after turning 3 years old, Danika was diagnosed with high risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, her blood and bone marrow being 99 percent full of leukemia.

“Our lives instantly flipped upside down,” Rachel told The Paper of Wabash County.

“Danika became highly allergic to several antibiotics along the way that made her very ill and completely scalded the skin all over her body.”

Danika went through a month of chemotherapy only to go into respiratory, liver and kidney failure.

And then, Rachel describes what they see as a miracle.

“We kept the faith and had lots of people praying. Danika’s skin peeled from her head to her toes, and truly became new. God completely restored her body,” she said. “We then found out that her bone marrow biopsy showed absolutely no leukemia anymore. After returning home 52 days andnights later, we then had

over two more years of preventive chemo.

Chemotherapy and steroids came with a lot of side effects. Danika has been through more than anyone should ever have to go through.

She is wise beyond her years and very strong.”

Throughout all of this hardship, the family welcomed another little girl, Lakin.

“I was four months pregnant when Danika was diagnosed. We had her sister, Lakin, five months into treatment. It wasn’t easy with a newborn. We stayed inpatient at Riley every other week right when Lakin was born. And for a long time, traveled to Indianapolis one to three days a week for treatment and transfusions.”

After 852 days of everyday oral chemo and steroids, 115 major chemo treatments, 25 spinal taps, three bone marrow biopsies, 53 blood transfusions, 80 days and nights inpatient at Riley, port placement and removal surgery and many procedures, Danika completed treatment at the end of 2017.

“We still travel to the Riley Hospital for routine blood draws,” said Rachel. “The journey was certainly not easy, but Danika was very brave through it all. We had great family support and are so thankful to God for healing our daughter and carrying us through.”

Danika was chosen as an ICU Champion and stole the dance floor at two of Riley Cancer Center Proms. She also raised nearly $2,000 to donate a custom-built red wagon that honors her name. Red wagons are offered at Riley to pull children around the hospital. Danika also received a Wish Trip from the Make a Wish Foundation, and the family was able to spend a week at Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld.

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Danika (left) and Lakin Landis pose with the snowman they made with their parents this year. Photo provided.

Danika Landis at Riley Children’s Hospital in 2016. Photo provided.

Snow buddies bring smile to Grandma’s face

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Martha Chamberlain (above) looks through her window at Bickford Cottage (top left) as she poses with her granddaughters, Chrissy Chamberlain (left) and Kimberly Baer and greatgranddaughter, Karmyn Baer. The trio built snow buddies outside Mrs. Chamberlain’s window.

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A pair of local sisters took advantage of last week’s snowfall to bring a smile to their grandmother’s face.

Chrissy Chamberlain and Kimberly Baer, along with Kimberly’s daughter, Karmyn, went to Bickford Cottage to build a family of snow buddies outside the room of their grandmother and great-grandmother, Martha Chamberlain.

Mrs. Chamberlain, 92, recently moved to Bickford, and family members say she is quite lonely, having recently lost her husband of more than 70 years, Orville Chamberlain.

“When Grandma moved into Bickford, we knew it would be hard for us to have visits with her, especially with the greatgrandkids,” Chrissy Chamberlain told The

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When the snow arrived, she contacted Kimberly and asked if she and Karmyn would like to meet at Bickford to build “a big snowman for Grandma.”

“We gathered some fun supplies and met there Tuesday,” she continued. “I went to the door to ask if it was OK (to build the snowman), and one of the employees said that would be wonderful.”

The sisters picked a spot near their grandmother’s window to build the snowman. Unfortunately, plans had to change.

“The snow wouldn’t pack very well to build that big snowman, so we built three small snow buddies,” Chrissy said.

“Grandma stood at her window and waved.

She had a big smile on her face as she watched us.”

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February 10, 2021

Cancer Society dedicates Tree of Caring Tree honors those who battled cancer

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com The Cancer Society of Wabash County met on Sunday, Feb. 7 to kick off the annual Tree of Caring fundraiser.

During the meeting, guests were able to look at the Tree of Caring which has tags of people’s names who are either currently fighting cancer, have battled cancer and survived, or who have passed away as a result of their cancer.

Also, during the meeting, Brian

Chamberlain gave a faith-based message and prayed for the society, fundraiser, and all who have been affected by cancer.

The Tree of Caring was started about six years ago, and was actually the idea of the, then, vice president of the group, which was Marsha Knee,” Cancer Society Vice President Virginia Cripe told The Paper of Wabash County. “The idea was to give the opportunity for loved ones to recognize their loved ones that were either in the battle of cancer

or had passed from it.

The time of year is also significant because Valentine’s Day was coming up and so it was a time to think about your loved ones.”

The Tree of Caring is the society’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The society members send out letters to those who have participated in the past to encourage them to participate again.

“The Tree of Caring, throughout the year, traditionally has moved to a differ-

ent location, allowing exposure for people to see the names on it and as a reminder to keep that in the forefront, that the battle continues, and that there is an organization in our county that can offer some help if a family is going through that battle,” said Cripe.

The Cancer Society of Wabash County has been around since 1959 and continues to raise money and support families in the county who are going through the battle of cancer.

Cancer Society of Wabash County vice president Virginia Cripe places name tags on the tree of caring at the fundraiser kickoff on Sunday. Photo

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Wabash’s WorkOne office reopens WorkOne Northeast career centers in Fort Wayne, Marion and Auburn will reopen to the public Feb. 1 by appointment only.

Centers in Angola, Bluffton, Columbia City, Decatur, Huntington, Kendallville, LaGrange and Wabash will reopen by appointment only beginning the week of Feb. 8.

People can make appointments by calling the centers. The locations and phone numbers for the centers can be found at www.neinworks.org/workone-locations.

Safety precautions must be followed in the centers, including wearing masks and social distancing.

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Celebrating 100 days: Kindergarteners from Angela Herring’s class at Metro North Elementary School do a painting activity to celebrate the 100th day of school. Pictured are (from left to right) Bailey Austin, Khloe Long, Hayes Jensen, and Bentley Bolin. Photo provided.

Wabash board OKs coaches The Wabash City School board members met on Monday, Feb. 1 to conduct business. During this meeting, the board: Approved resolution for COVID-19 additional leave.

Approved recommendation to pay any bus aide their hourly rate to get certified to be a bus driver.

Approved Nicole Weaver as a para-professional at O.J. N e i g h b o u r s Elementary School.

Approved retirement of Carol Enyeart as a teacher at O.J. Neighbours.

Approved maternity leave for Courtney Backer.

Accepted the resignation of Jack Welty as 7th grade Social Studies teacher at Wabash Middle

School.

Approved recommendation to add Shaun Eiler as a possible substitute teacher for Ivy Tech tutoring.

Approved the following athletic changes for 2020-21: Wabash High School Resignation of Jen Smith as Unified Track Coach.

Chelsie Boulrisse as varsity softball assistant.

Nick Hentgen as JV baseball coach.

Adam Hall as boys track assistant.

Katelin Lloyd as girls track assistant.

Shane Smith, Andy Castro, Bill Plumber, Kent Montgomery and Bill Barrows as baseball volunteers.

Adam Driscoll as boys track volunteer.

Sarah Cole as girls tennis assistant.

Rod Cole as girls tennis volunteer.

Cory Phillipy as unified track coach.

Ross Phillipy as unified track volunteer.

Wabash Middle School Justin Holley as baseball head coach.

Tim Lane as baseball assistant.

Montana Castro as softball head coach.

Lea Howard as track head coach.

Jennifer Denney, Brody Cook and Kristen Kirk as track assistants.

Lindsey Schenkel as soccer head coach.

Tyler Wright as soccer assistant.

Josh Long as baseball volunteer.

Dylan Lydy and Brennan France as

Sheriff’s Association offers scholarships Wabash County Sheriff, Ryan Baker announced on Thursday, Feb. 4, that the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) will again be awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. There will be approximately 40 $750 scholarships .

The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of receiving, investing, and dispensing of funds to provide college scholarships to qualified students who are committed to pursuing and education and career in the law enforcement field.

To qualify for one of these scholarships, the applicant must be an Indiana resident, be a current member of the association or a

dependent child or grandchild of a current member of the association, attend an Indiana college or university, major in a law enforcement field and enroll as a fulltime student.

Applications needed to apply for the scholarships are available from your high school counselor or the sheriff ’s office.

The scholarship application can also be downloaded from the ISA website, w w w. i n d i a n a s h e riffs.org. The application must be complet-

ed and received by the ISA on or before April 1.

Officials from MSD of Wabash County are ready to welcome the Class of 2034.

Children who will be at least five years of age on or before Aug. 1, 2021 are eligible to participate in kindergarten for the 20212022 school year. It is very important for the incoming kindergartener to attend Kindergarten Roundup.

This year’s Kindergarten RoundUps will take place at the elementary schools. Southwood Elementary will host their Round-Up on Wednesday, March 10, and Metro North Elementary will hold theirs on Thursday, March 11.

Families must register for Kindergarten Round-Up no later than March 8at www.msdwc.k12.in.us or by contacting the elementary school.

To accommodate social distancing, families will be assigned an arrival time based on their availability. Guests should be limited to only one or two adult guardians with the child.

Guardians should bring a copy of the child’s official birth certificate and vaccination records with them.

This year’s RoundUps will look a bit different than in years past due to the social distancing adjustments. Families will have the opportunity to explore the class-

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rooms and interact with the kindergarten teachers. Health services such as eye exams, dental checks, and vaccinations will not be offered.

As parents navigate the important decision of where to send their child to school, the staff of MSD of Wabash County want to help. They encourage parents who are unsure if an MSDWC school is the right choice for their family to reach out. For S o u t h w o o d

Elementary , contact Principal Phil Boone a t boonepr@msdwc.k12. in.us.

For Metro North

Elementary, contact Principal Janette Moore at moorej@msdwc.k12.i n.us.

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February 10, 2021

USDA programs give help to dairy farmers In an unprecedented year, USDA staff and dairy producers across the country worked together to protect dairy operations for the 2021 production year under USDA’s risk management program options – the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP), and Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy Cattle (LGM) programs. Recent enrollment data for

these programs indicate that dairy operations are proactively managing their risk.

“In a year rife with challenges, our staff worked diligently to improve customer service and seamlessly deliver programs to assist agricultural producers,” said Bill Northey, USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation.

“Through patience and perseverance on both sides of the vir-

tual counter, as well as added resources made available to producers and staff for operating in a pandemic, producers were able to timely participate in these programs.”

Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency, DMC offers protection to dairy producers when the difference between the all-milk price and the average feed price (the margin) falls below a certain dollar

amount selected by the producer.

Nearly three-quarters of all U.S. dairy operations with established production history are enrolled in DMC for the 2021 program year. Compared with 2020 enrollment of 13,532 operations, participation for 2021 increased to cover nearly 18,500 operations nationwide – meaning an additional 4,900 dairy operations recognized the value of DMC to their bottom line.

This enrollment success is a testament to the value of DMC to dairy operations.

DMC is a cashflowfriendly program that offers enrolled operations the option to select a $4.00 catastrophic level of coverage with no premium fee or elect to buy up coverage. The premium on buy-up coverage is based on margin triggers between $4.50 and $9.50 on 5 to 95 per-

cent of established production history.

For coverage at the maximum margin trigger of $9.50, producers pay $0.15 per hundredweight of established milk production history.

To date, DMC has paid out more than $500 million in program benefits to dairy operations enrolled in calendar years 2019 and 2020.

Margin payments triggered seven months in 2019 and four months, to date, for the 2020 DMC program year.

Approximately 3,000 operations purchased additional protection under DRP, which covers 30 percent of the milk supply and has provided more than $400 million in payments to covered operations since 2019. DRP, now in its second year, has grown from 2,500 policies in 2019.

Additionally, 200 producers purchased coverage through

LGM. Both LGM and DRP are managed by USDA’s Risk Management Agency.

While DRP insures against unexpected declines in the quarterly revenue from milk sales, LGM provides protection against the loss of gross margin (market value of milk minus feed costs) on the milk produced from dairy cows.

Enrollment for 2022 coverage for DMC will take place in the fall of 2021. For more information about DMC and to use the online program decision tool, visit the farmers.gov DMC webpage, or contact your local USDA Service Center. To locate your local office, visit farmers.gov/servicecenter-locator.

All Federal crop insurance policies are available from Approved Insurance Providers (AIP). To learn more about DRP and LGM and other crop and livestock insurance products, contact your local AIP. A list of AIPs is available at

all USDA service centers and on the RMA website at the Agent Locator Page.

All USDA Service Centers are open for business, including those that restrict inperson visits or require appointments. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or any other Service Center agency should call ahead and schedule an appointment.

Service Centers that are open for appointments will pre-screen visitors based on health concerns or recent travel, and visitors must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Visitors are also required to wear a face covering during their appointment. Our program delivery staff will continue to work with our producers by phone, email, and using online tools.

More information on working with our Service Centers can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus.

MU plans virtual job fair NORTH MANCHESTER — Those with opportunities for full-time and parttime employment, internships and graduate school are invited to take part in the Manchester University Virtual Career Fair in March.

“We encourage

employers to register as soon as possible so we can advertise their participation to students,” said Tish Kalita, MU director of career and professional development.

“March 5 is the deadline to register, but spots are limited.”

Organizations can take part free of charge.

The virtual career fair is 1-3 p.m. EST, Wednesday, March 10 on Handshake, an online platform that helps students connect with potential employers.

This fair is for undergraduate students from the North Manchester campus.

Register at https://link.manchester.edu/careerfair

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Giant snowman

A close look at the Landises snowman. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Buddies ...continued from Page 1 the snow buddies.

“Then we had a window visit with her,” Chrissy said. “I typed up a note for her and one of the employees took it to her and Grandma read it to us as we stood at the window.

“She did not know in advance that we would be doing this.

She said she loved her snow buddies.”

Not only was Mrs. Chamberlain able to see the snow buddies, some nearby residents also were able to enjoy their work through their windows.

“This has been a very difficult season for so many families,” Chrissy said.

“Being able to bring a smile to Grandma’s face and others at Bickford is heartwarming. We can only hope and pray that restrictions will be lifted soon so that families are able to visit with those living in nursing homes.”

Although this experience doesn’t seem to have a lot to do with building a snowman, for the Landis family, it does. What started as a snowman built by Jeremy and Rachel when they were still just dating, turned into a family activity that is done every time there is enough snow with the right consistency.

They did it every year they could, but with Danika’s illness, that tradition was put on hold.

For the time that Danika was sick, she was unable to be out in the cold due to her low immune system, but she loved the snow, so her parents would bring some snow inside on a sled for her to play with

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without risking becoming even more ill.

“After basically living in a bubble for a few years, we were extremely eager to be able to get back out into the snow. Our daughters love when we make snowmen,”

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...continued from Page 1 said Rachel. “Going through what we did, we have learned to truly enjoy the little things. Every little thing means so much more now. Something as simple as making a snowman with your family, can be a memory that lasts a life-

time.

“We have really enjoyed seeing people’s smiles when they stop to see the snowman. After a year with the pandemic, it is nice to do something for the community that can bring joy to people.”

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VIEWPOINT Are legislators afraid of informed public?

There is no doubt that Indiana residents believe in government transparency.

Unfortunately, the same can’t be said about our legislators in Indianapolis.

The Indiana House of Representatives is expected to consider House Bill 1498 this week, a measure that will do away with a longstanding check on government – the publishing of public notices in newspapers beginning in the summer of 2022. The measure would give local government units the alternative to publish notices on a website controlled by the government unit, severely damaging the checks and balances currently in place.

The idea of public notices has been popular long before the advent of newspapers. The earliest known form of a public notice – the Code of Hammurabi – was carved on a pillar in Babylon some 1,700 years before the birth of Christ. In 1665, the London Gazette began carrying notices from the English King’s Court and public officials of London and outlaying regions.

Through colonial times, state governments used newspapers to publish notices and the new federal government followed suit in 1789. In fact, the acts of the first session of the U.S. Congress required the Secretary of State to publish all “bills, orders, resolutions and congressional votes” in at least three publicly available newspapers.

In Indiana, the use of public notices predates statehood. Territorial Gov. William Henry Harrison offered $500 to a printer who would start a newspaper in Vincennes so he could disseminate the laws of the territory. Elihu Stout took him up on the challenge and published the first edition of the Indiana Gazette on July 4, 1804, more than a decade before Indiana became a state.

Local government advocates believe allowing governmental units an option on communicating with its constituents will result in savings to taxpayers. What they fail to point out is that it also will reduce the chances that Hoosiers will see the public notices, thus reducing or eliminating transparency the public now has.

A 2017 survey found out that 63 percent of Hoosiers want public notices to be published in their local newspaper even when the question noted that it could cost government units several thousands of dollars. That same survey determined that the public would be 60 percent less likely to read a public notice if published on a government website, rather than in a newspaper.

The government advocates also fail to mention that newspapers can’t arbitrarily decide what to charge government units to publish their notices. The General Assembly capped what newspapers can charge state and local governments in 1927.

The Hoosier State Press Association estimates all public notices published in a year

cost the average adult Hoosier just $1.06 of their tax dollars, a small fraction of the millions now budgeted on the state and local levels.

There is no doubt that today’s technology was not dreamed of by the founding fathers of both the nation and the state. Newspaper publishers recognize that technology has changed drastically. In fact, Indiana law requires that newspapers, in addition to the publication of notices in print, must post their public notices on their websites at no additional cost to the government unit. Additionally, the HSPA has been collecting notices from its 150 member newspapers and posting them on indianapublicnotices.com, again at no cost to the state or local government units or anyone using the site.

Officials at the HSPA have reached out to the leadership of the four legislative caucuses and committed to bring the Legislature a comprehensive modernization of the state’s public notice policy for consideration in the 2022 legislative session.

HB 1498 begins and ends the public discussion of an important public policy that is an essential element of our democracy. The question deserves more thought and more input to craft a policy addressing all the elements of effective public notice which have been essential to the democratic process for centuries.

Are Indiana lawmakers afraid of an informed public? They may argue no, but this measure sends a totally different message.

We encourage and urge our readers to contact our legislators in the Indiana House of Representatives and the Indiana Senate to vote against this measure if and when it comes up for a vote.

Local legislators can be reached at: State Rep. Craig Snow Indiana House of Representatives 200 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 800-382-9841 or 317-234-9028 Email: h18@iga.in.gov And State. Sen. Andy Zay 200 W. Washingotn St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 800-382-9467 or 317-232-9400 Email: Senator.Zay@iga.in.gov

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join.

We are 16 members strong and we need more. Our age group average is around 57.

We are not getting any younger and we need your help. Our next meeting will be held March 8, 2021 at 6:30pm at the Urbana Community Building.

I’m in hopes that you will consider joining the Urbana Lions Club and become part of Urbana Lions history. Our Lion Moto is “We Serve.”

Prayer concerns: Scott Wilcox, Alma Devore, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Tonya Brunett, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, Bonita Snell. Our nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders, health providers, the ones who have contracted COVID-19 and the people who are trying to eradicate the virus.

Condolences to Dean Haupert’s family and friends from the Urbana Lions Club, Urbana Yoke Parish Church and the Urbana Community. Lion Dean Haupert will be missed.

Women’s Guild will not be meeting this month. On meeting night, say a prayer for our shutins and members of our church family that have or are battling COVID. Birthday wishes: Feb. 3 Jerry Long, Feb. 3 Terry Krom, Feb. 4 Emily Burns, Feb. 6 Bud Winters, Feb. 7 Sam Leland, Feb. 8 Shawn Price, Feb. 12 Cody White, Feb. 12 Jeanne Urschel and Feb. 15 McKenzie Thornsbury.

Anniversary: Feb. 14 Paul & Melba Townsend.

problem give me a call my number is (260) 774-3665. If I don’t answer, leave a brief message of the light’s address and what is wrong,

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I would like to let everyone know that the Urbana Lions Club is an elite club.

With everything they do for the community and families in need, the Urbana Lions are always there to help and all you have to do is ask.

I joined the Urbana Lions back in late ‘70s. I stayed for about 5 years. I dropped out and remained out for several years. I rejoined back on Jan. 1, 2009.

The Lions at this time are accepting female applicants. My wife, Bonita, stated that she would like to join. The club accepted our applications.

Urbana had some 45 plus members back then.

Over the years the Urbana Lions have lost several members do to dropping out because of health or other unknown reasons, transfer of membership and other members passing away. Here is a short list of those members who have passed away, not too long ago. Lion Bob Frieden, Lion Jim Wilson, Lion Ike Binkerd, Lion Orville Chamberlain, Lion Max Chamberlain and Lion Dean Haupert. The Urbana Lions have gone from a large number of members to but a small hand full. The member count is just 16. I hold the position of secretary and have for the past 6 years.

Bonita is the custodian of the community building. She makes sure the building is clean and supplied with items for the restroom and kitchen. Bonita and I along with the other Lions do what we can to keep the Urbana Club going.

The Urbana Club takes pride in the upkeep of the ball field, Snack Shack and the Community Building. With this COVID-19 pandemic it has really put a damper on the club’s activities. By now the club should have held the Senior Dinner, pork chop dinner and ECHO Racing Series.

I’m trying to let everyone know who reads my column that the Urbana Lions Club is looking for new members. We would like for you to come and check us out before you decide whether or not to

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John Price, 82

February 10, 2021

Dean M. Haupert, 94

Former milk man

Lifelong farmer

Oct. 21, 1938 – Feb. 5, 2021

Oct. 9, 1926 – Feb. 2, 2021

John Leroy Price, 82, North Manchester, passed away Feb. 5, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash.

John was born on Oct. 21, 1938 in North Manchester to the late Raymond Eugene “Bing” and Marjorie Evelyn (Bashore) Price. He was one of five children.

Three years after graduating from Central High School in 1956, John married Sherry Lynn Harmeson on Oct. 25, 1959. The two were wed for forty-three years before Sherry passed away on Jan. 20, 2003. During their marriage they had one son, Rick. At an early age John showed that he wasn’t afraid of hard work. He started delivering newspapers then worked at Oak Park Lanes setting pins. As he grew older, John worked for Kroger’s for nine years, where he became the Produce Manager, and then at Controls for a short time.

John then worked for Schenkel’s Dairy for thirty years delivering milk to retail stores until his retirement on Feb. 23, 2003. During his time delivering milk, John received his ten-year pin for perfect safe driving.

He is fondly remembered as the milk man who always had small chocolate milk cartons for everyone. On Sundays, John worshiped at North Manchester Church of the Nazarene, where he was a member and baptized.

When John wasn’t working to support his family, he enjoyed sports, fishing, hunting, and mushroom hunting. During the summers he loved to go boating and swimming on Lake Wawasee. John also liked to fly control line gas model airplanes. Most of all, however, he loved spending time with his family, especially watching Rick race. One of his proudest moments was watching his son race dirt bikes at Trojan Track in North Webster as well as traveling to many states all over the country for fifteen years. Ten of those years, John announced at the North Webster track. He was well known as the guy at the race track that he would lend a tool or helping hand.

The loving memory of John L. Price will be forever cherished by his son, Rick (Cathy) Price, North Manchester; brothers, Roger L. (Shirley) Price of Marion, Michael L. (Connie) Price of Wabash, and Randy A. (Jennifer) Price of Warsaw; grandchildren, Aaron J. “A.J.” Price of North Manchester and Ashley Marie Price of Columbus, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

John is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sherry Price; sister, Patricia Jean Parson; and brother-in-law, Robert Parson.

Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 at McKee Mortuary.

Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

For those who wish to honor the memory of John L. Price, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 1315 Directors Row, Suite 206, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808 or North Manchester Church of the Nazarene, 504 West Main Street, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

The family of John L. Price has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.

Irene Schaaf, 97 Beloved mother Feb. 5, 2021 Irene M. Schaaf, 97, of Wabash, passed away at 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

Irene married Lewis H. Schaaf on April 7, 1952; he passed away on Dec. 19, 1990. She was a member of the Washington Street Wesleyan Church in Wabash.

Irene is survived by three sons, Gary Schaaf of Freemont, Dennis Schaaf of Warsaw, and Ron Schaaf of Laketon; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by three sons, Jim Schaaf, Ken Schaaf and Steven Schaaf; one brother and one sister.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash. Burial is at Half Acre Cemetery in Urbana.

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

Dean M. Haupert, 94, of rural Urbana, died at 3:35 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 at his home.

He was born Oct. 9, 1926 in Wabash County, to Ezra and Cleo (Miller) Haupert.

Dean was a 1944 graduate of Urbana High School, and a WWII US Army veteran.

He married Lois N. Wagner in Urbana on Feb. 24, 1951; she died Aug. 24, 2020.

Dean was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of the Urbana Yoke Parish, the Urbana Lions Club, and the Urbana American Legion. He enjoyed golfing and especially enjoyed his grandchildren. The family would like to thank all of Dean’s caretakers for their love and care.

He is survived by five children, Steven (Kathy) Haupert of Urbana, Denise (Tom) Gillespie of Battle Ground, Shelley (Walker) Conley of Rochester, Tom (Janet) Haupert of North Manchester, and Neil A. Haupert of Wabash; daughter-in-law, Roxanne Haupert of North Manchester; 14 grandchildren, Shawn (Michelle) Haupert, Kelly (Kyle) Penrod, Kayla (Ryan) Sorrell, Ryan (Michelle) Haupert, Tara Haupert, Lisa (Dan) Sarll, Kevin (Bonnie) Gillespie, Matthew (Erin) Gillespie, Kendra (Curt) Pogue, Erin (Dan) Wagoner, Amanda (Brandon) Tugmon, Josh (Tara) Leland, Whitney (Andrew) Lahrman, and Evan (Lauren) Haupert; and 29 great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Brent and Dan Haupert; three brothers, Doyle, Dale, and Don Haupert; and two sisters, Bernice Davis and Lavonne Behrman.

Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Kellie Herber officiating. Burial is in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Urbana.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Dan Haupert Memorial Scholarship Fund or Pathfinders Services of Wabash County.

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

Glen Dotson, 84 Enjoyed beekeeping March 31, 1936 – Feb. 2, 2021

Glen Dotson, 84, of rural Akron passed at 6:35 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Ft. Wayne.

Glen was born on March 31, 1936 in Pike County, Ky. to the late Joe and Elva (Dotson) Dotson. On Dec. 30, 1955 in Pikeville, Ky. he married Rebecca Lester, she preceded him in death on Dec. 26, 1995. He then married on May 4, 1996 to Kathy (McKenzie) Baker, she preceded him in death on March 23, 2020.

He retired from Cyclone Seeder of Urbana. In years past he attended the Silver Creek Church of God. He enjoyed bluegrass and gospel music along with fishing and as a younger man hunting. He was an avid Ham radio operator and his handle was “Beekeeper.” Glen also was known for his small orchard and for harvesting honey from his bees. He spent many hours with his dog Penny.

Glen is survived by his daughter Sharon and husband Mitch Steele of North Manchester; grandsons Matthew and Mark Murray; and half-sisters Joyce Maynard and Karen Wolford both of Kentucky.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wives Rebecca Dotson and Kathy Dotson; daughter Deborah “Debbie” Dotson; and brothers and sisters.

Visitation was Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

A private interment will take place in the Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake, alongside his wife Rebecca.

Donations can be made to the donor’s choice of charity in Glen’s memory.

Share a Memory or send an Online Condolence at: www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com

Judy Ann Frederick, 73 Loved reading Jan. 15, 1948 – Jan. 29, 2021 Judy Ann (Wittwer) Frederick, 73, Huntington died Jan. 29, 2021.

She was born Jan. 15, 1948 in Wabash.

Services were Feb. 6. Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Rex Alan Sheppard, 69 Oct. 5, 1951 – Feb. 2, 2021 Rex Alan Sheppard, 69, Wabash died Feb. 2, 2021. He was born Oct. 5, 1951 in Peru.

Services were Feb. 9 at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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Police and fire reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Jan. 28 At 6:49 p.m., a vehicle driven by Shirley B. Verkler, 69, Wateseka, Ill. collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near State Road 115.

Jan. 29 At 4 a.m., a vehicle driven by John D. Lawson, 72, Lagro collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near County Road 750 East.

At 7:01 a.m., a vehicle driven by Mark A. Dixon, 30, North Manchester ran off the road on State Road 16 near County Road 650 East.

Jan. 30 At 2:10 a.m., a vehicle driven by Joshua C. Campbell, 45, Conway, S.C. ran off the road on County Road 700 West near County Road 800 South.

At 6:08 p.m., a vehicle driven by Beth A. Kosel, 50, Jonesboro collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 400 South.

Feb. 1 At 8:51 a.m., a vehicle driven by Lloyd D. Shipman Jr., 21.

Wabash ran off the road on Mill Creek Pike near County Road 400 South.

Feb. 2 At 11;52 a.m., a vehicle driven by McKenzie G. Baer, 17, Urbana ran off the road on County Road 200 West near County Road 200 North.

At 2:26 p.m., a vehicle driven by Delton B. Moore, 20, Silver Lake ran off the road on Division Road near County Road 200 West.

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Manchester Citations Jan. 30 William A. Gatewood, 18, North Manchester cited for disregarding an automatic signal.

Austin C. Custer, 22, North Manchester cited for no proof of financial responsibility and open container.

Feb. 3 William A. Gatewood, 18, North Manchester for improper tail light.

Arrests Jan. 29 Nathaniel L. Baston, 36, Wabash arrested on a warranty for probation violation and driving while suspended.

Jan. 30 Rachel M. Hight, 29, Warsaw arrested for possession of marijuana.

Jan. 31 Ricky A. England, 58, North Manchester arrested for driving while suspended.

Feb. 1 5:21 p.m., Anna K. Perfect, 24, Vernon arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Cases Jan. 27 5:52 p.m., theft report taken in the 100 block of Wabash Road.

Feb. 3 7:55 p.m., theft report taken in the 1200 block of State Road 114 West.

Accidents Jan. 29 At 7:44 a.m., a vehicle driven by Phillip A. Spann, 41, Wabash struck a deer on State Road 13 near Beckley Street.

Fire Jan. 27 5:05 p.m., 900 block

of North Market Street for medical assist.

Jan. 31 7:05 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Feb. 1 10:04 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for an alarm.

Feb. 2 5:23 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for a vehicle fire.

Feb. 3 2:20 a.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

7:01 p.m., 1700 block of Westchester Drive for medical assist.

Feb. 4 9:10 a.m., 800 block of Meadowdale Drive for medical assist.

Land Transfers Helen L. Underwood and Helen L. Underwood Revocable Trust to Neil E. Underwood and Mariah L. Underwood, trust deed.

Marjorie A. Weaver to Denny Gruwell, warranty deed.

Eric M. Doctorow to Ryan M. Conley, quitclaim deed.

Lisa Ann Boocher to Lisa Ann Boocher Parson and Tony L. Parson, quitclaim deed.

Jonathan C. Vanderpool and Beverly K. Vanderpool to Angela Cazares and Beverly and J o n a t h a n V a n d e r p o o l Irrevocable Trust, quitclaim deed.

Wabash Stations Inc. to Wabash Stations Associates LLC, corporate deed.

Alyssa M. Williams

to Ryan Riendeau, warranty deed.

Matthew E. Sarll and Kelley M. Sarll to Courtney Gray and Matthew Strickler, warranty deed.

David J. Brinson to Brian L. Davault and Brittany M. Davault, warranty deed.

Linda Helfin and Jon L. Helfin to Coffman Holdings LLC, warranty deed.

Charles E. Richards to Karen J. H. Fryman, warranty deed.

Nancy J. Weiss, Fred Weiss amd Weiss Family Trust to Dane R. Gohring, trust deed.

M.A. Vieau Rentals LLC to Kevin Swan and Casey Swan, warranty deed.

Amy Maples, Loren H. Watkins and Nancy L. Watkins to Matthew J. Huston, personal deed.

Lynn Jo Knee, Lynn J. Knee and Erin E. Dougherty to Andrew C. Krom, quitclaim deed.

Jay E. Miller to Alysha Ruth Whisman, warranty deed.

Marriage License Mackenzie Anne Sawyer, 23 and Evan Andrew Milam, 23.

Heidi M. Bowers, 27 and Gavin Keith Wireman, 36.

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Ruth Alber, 98 Enjoyed gardening June 26, 1922 – Feb. 6, 2021

Ruth Helena Alber, 98, of Bloomington, formerly of rural Wabash, died at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 at Hearthstone Health Campus in Bloomington. She was born on June 26, 1922 in Miami County, to Ernest W. and Helen A. (Leibo) Ahlfeld.

Ruth was a 1940 graduate of Roann High School. She married Donald David Alber at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Peru on March 5, 1944; he died Feb. 24, 2012. Ruth owned and operated Alber’s Boarding Kennel from 1950 through the 1970s. Her main focus was dogs and cats, but occasionally birds and other pets.

She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Wabash, but was very involved in the Lutheran church both in Wabash and Peru. Ruth enjoyed playing croquet, euchre, and pinochle. She also enjoyed doing puzzles in the winter and gardening in the summer, where she planted and harvested an acre and a half garden. Ruth was always a big supporter of her nieces and nephews and especially her granddaughter, Ruth Claire. She was a longtime Wabash County resident and had lived in Bloomington since Nov. of 2014.

She is survived by her son, Scott (Barbara Hatton) Alber and granddaughter, Ruth Claire Alber, all of Bloomington. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Greg Alber; three brothers, Albert Eugene Ahlfeld, Robert Ahlfeld, and James Ahlfeld; two sisters, Martha Moon, and Margaret McCombs Zentz.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Jerry Gauthier officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann. Friends may call 4-7 pm, Friday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Zion Lutheran Church.

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

Patricia Wake, 79 Enjoyed fishing July 14, 1941 – Feb. 8, 2021 Patricia “Pat” Wake, 79, North Manchester died Feb. 8, 2021.

She was born July 14, 1941.

Calling is Feb. 12 from 4-6 p.m., with services beginning after at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

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Police continue investigation in Delphi girls case DELPHI - On Feb. 13, 2017, Abigail Williams and Liberty German went missing while walking on a trail near the Monon High Bridge in the town of Delphi.

On Feb. 14, 2017, their bodies were discovered. The Carroll County Sheriff Department assisted by the Indiana State Police, Delphi Police Department and other law enforcement agencies continue to work diligently to bring this case to a close.

Law enforcement continues to utilize

County, Local, State and Federal resources to accomplish our goal. There is still a dedicated, multi-jurisdictional team working on this case every day, which includes two Carroll County detectives, two Indiana State Police detectives and other law enforcement officers. Police continue to actively investigate all tips and leads they receive by phone and email.

Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact law enforcement by utiliz-

ing the tip hotline: abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com or 844-459-

5786. Provide as much information as you possibly can. For example, the name of

the person of interest, their date of birth or approximate age, physical descrip-

tion, address, vehicle information, why they could be involved and if they

have a connection to Delphi.

Wabash officials announce semester honor roll

Officials from Wabash High School have announced the recipients of regular and high honor roll for students in grades nine through twelve for the first semester of the 2020-21 school year.

Those awarded were: High Honor Roll Grade 9: Natalie A. Adams, Chloe J. Bishir, Octavia E. Claudio, Shyann N. Fisher, Grant S. Ford, Troy A. GueninHodson, Xavier P. Hughes, Alexa S.

Johnson, Calisen J. Kugler, Calista R. Larrowe, Karigan A. Long, Paloma D. Shull, Spencer J. Stout, Madeline G. Von Uhl, Brooke M. Wagner Grade 10: Devin M. Coffman, David L. Ford, Grace E. Lamar Grade 11: Anne M. Cole, Marcus L. Haynes, Quinn W. Haynes, Breanna N. Keefer Grade 12: Madison E. Bartoo, Rebecca A. Bruss, Lingjun Fu, Morgan B. Mallow, Erin M. Russell

Regular Honor Roll Grade 9: Natalie A. Adams, Chloe J. Bishir, Dakota J. Castro, Octavia E. Claudio, Keaton L. Fields, Shyann N. Fisher, Grant S. Ford, Thomas W. Fritter, William R. Galley, Troy A. GueninHodson, Karina M. Hernandez, Xavier P. Hughes, Alexa S. Johnson, Kiana K. Jones, Calisen J. Kugler, Calista R. Larrowe, Karigan A. Long, Casen R. Mcdougle, Maegan R.

Poe, Kale J. Richardson, Paloma D. Shull, Sydney K. Sickafus, Emily D. Stellar, Erin L. Stellar, Spencer J. Stout, Noah L. Thompson, Isabella G. Vail, Madeline G. Von Uhl, Brooke M. Wagner, Kierra G. Wilson, Izaak P. Wright Grade 10: Falicity K. Baldwin, Abigale B. Boggs, Morgan G. Butcher, Elijah C. Callahan, Devin M. Coffman, Brodie J. Craft, Ashlynn L. Cruz, Andrea R. Davis, Andrew J.

Dillon, Nicholas J. Ewing, David L. Ford, Jacob D. France, Solomon T. France, Jacob A. Fuchs, Kendall M. Gifford, Cole K. Hughes, Grace E. Lamar, Elizabeth L. Mattern, Arthur J. Mccord, Aaliyah Mota, Lacy D. Nolder, Aubrey M. Till, Emma J. Tracy, Elliott I. Wiles Grade 11: Sydney A. Baker, Anne M. Cole, Jordan S. Dragoo, Cherysh A. Harlan, Ethan F. Haynes, Marcus L. Haynes, Quinn W. Haynes,

Riston K. Hoefer, Hunter M. Jones, Breanna N. Keefer, Corinne O. Kugler, Tre’ A. Miller, Brycen A. Niccum, Macy E. Niccum, Hannah L. Perkins, Alexis R. Satterfield, Alex J. Weaver Grade 12: Madison E. Bartoo, Rebecca A. Bruss, Simon P. Byers, Jada M. Caudill, Madison S. Church, Trey M. Coon, Paul I. Cordes, Kya D. Cressell, Isabelle L. Davis, Mercedes T. Easterday, Kyndal N.

Fields, Magdalen G. France, Lingjun Fu, Nicole C. Gunderman, Hayley M. Houlihan, Jacob L. James, Peighton R. King, Joseph A. Leland, Vivian S. Lemaster, Anthony M. Long, Morgan B. Mallow, Xander A. Miller, Ian C. Risher, Erin M. Russell, Lincoln M. Saldivar, Matthew D. Swango, Sabine R. Thomas, Jasper H. Walter, Jarrett P. Wilson, Mariah M. Wyatt

MHS officials announce honor rolls Officials from Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School have announced the honor roll for students in grades nine through twelve for the first semester of the 202021 school year. Those receiving honors are: Highest Honors 9th grade: Carleigh Blevins, Leyna Borgmann, Presley Bradley, Calvin Brown, Isaiah Burlingame, Preston Duffy, Ava Egolf, McKelvey Espeset, Savannah Evans, Lily Flora, Evyn Fox, Payton Hamby, Jacob Hesting, Carolyn Hoffmeyer, Kaidyn Howard, Katlin Hudson, Payton Jones, Sarah Kerlin, Mahayla Krom, Gracie Lauer, Sophie Leckrone, Zaine Louvier, Evan Martynowicz, Maegan Metzger, Malia Metzger, Aymia Miller, Aliyah Nichols, Brayden Sanson, Garrett Sites, Joshua Steely, Miriam

Struble-Hedstrom, Emma Ulrey, Casen Vawter, Myra Walker, Alexa Weaver, Sophia Willey, Dairish Zintsmaster 10th grade: Aliala Atienza, Kyler Benedict, Josie Briner, Olivia Dale, Rebecca Dingess, Logan Dolbee, Alesha Edwards, Jackson Felgar, Kolby Haecker, Delani Henderson, Jasmine Howard, Abby Love, Caden Marcum, Hope

Martin, Lanna Metzger, Olivia Neal, Jalynn Simcoe 11th grade: Jackson Austin, Lauren Barrett, Gabriel Case, Kambree Cashdollar, Keilan Creager, Zachariah Curtis, Jessica Dingess, Blake Drasny, Ethan Espeset, Ridge Fierstos, Jayson Gilbert, Justin Hall, Elise Harter, Sydni Hernandez, Kayla Hippensteel, Cade Jones, Lydia Kerlin,

Elizabeth Kiger, Josie Kral, Alyssa Marvel, Morgan Metzger, Makenzy Meyer, Jade Michel, Madison Parson, Kindra Stetzel, Abbie Wampler, Ainsley West, Brady Wiley 12th grade: Carter Bedke, Halle Briner, Elijah Burlingame, Isaac Diaz, Alexa Donathan, Trescott Duffy, Anthony Foust, Alexia Hensley, Brayden Jones, Justus Metzger, Gavin Mize, Margaret Myers, Erica Ortiz, Morgan Parrett, Kaiden Pence, Lilianna Popi, Jeremiah Rosen, Torina Runkel, Emma Slavkin, Emily Stambaugh, Guy Stephan, Connor Trout High Honors 9th grade: Janessa Castle, Olivia Davis, Hannah Eberly, Sarah Hall, Dylan Hernandez, Kennedy James, Antonio Jimenez, Melani Jimene z-Saucedo,

Sammie Lambert, Gavin Martin, Kenneth Martin, Paulette Martin, Brady Meredith, Diego Munoz, Samuel Pyle, Julia Rosen, Monica Saucedo, Kimberly Schroll, Adia Selleck, Riley Shock, Finnegan Sincroft, Caleb Smith, Grace Smith, Oliver Van, Brianna Wert, Sloane Willey 10th grade: Trinity Akins, Mackenzie Beck, Will Brovont, Brock Casper, Traceson Gearhart, Peyton Helton, Raven King, Skye McCullough, Luke Metzger, Bryce Mugford, Sarah Nulf, Michael Ortiz, Zavier Sell, Liam York 11th grade: Logan Bishop, Brittnay Evans, Thomas Fuller, Avery Howard, Lillian Howard, Conner Lauer, Emma Miller, Emma Pyle, Braxton Ream, Isaac Reichenbach, Hadley Schannep, Jack Shoemaker, Reese

Wagoner, Jaslynn Wright 12th grade: Peyton Addair, Eva Bazzoni, Kaden Dillon, Carissa Edwards, Baylee Fogerty, Addison Isley, Kendra Kline, Aubree Lambert, Micaela Luevano, Kedrick Metzger, Kelsey Metzger, Alayna Miller, Michael Ragan, Luke Ramer, Elaine Shock, Alison Sites, Hannah Stafford, Noah Stafford, Kain Wenger, Carter Wilcox, Sheila Winger, Allison Zartman Regular Honors 9th Grade: Paxton Baker, Gracie Batalis, Jessica Brunett, Breanna Callaway, Ella Crawford, Daniela HernandezDiaz, Caysen Hobbs, Chandler Music, Logan Penrod, Keydan Shepherd, Gabrielle Simmers 10th Grade: Madison Baker, Olivia Chavez, Tristan Crum, Kaitlyn Gish,

Avery Isley, Micah Kling, Emilee Manns, Melanie McGuire, Caden Miller, Jennifer Perez, Gavin Rockwell, Desteny Sellers, Xyla Slater, Caleb Slone 11th Grade: Lace Blocher, Darson Bradley, Emma Evans, Austin Fortman, Abigail Hesting, Raice Martin, Zachary McFeters, Isabella Miller, Letsly Guerrero Ortiz, McKenna Rickert, Frank Roth, Levi Schroll, Gavin Simmers, Paige Smith, Asia Snyder, Dylan Stroud, Sierra Warner, Ty Wheeler, Erika Yard 12th Grade: Collin Bonewitz, Jacob Caudill, Lily Cornelius, Johnathan England, Justus King, Mitchell Manns, Anna Markham, Joseph Martindale, Kayla Metzger, Dyson Rosen, Beletu Stout, Brittany Woodward

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Dora Christian prepping for anniversary Janene Wisniewski is still collecting pictures, bulletins, newsletters, or any other memorabilia for Dora Christian Church’s memory wall to celebrate their 150th anniversary (1871 – 2021). Please contact her at 260-9066449 or email 1957cowgirl@gmail.co m if you have contributions or suggestions. The church also has a sign-up sheet in the foyer if you would like to have a commemorative plate, bell, christmas ornament, or mug.

February has a lot of interesting days to celebrate. There are a number of ways to honor Feb. 11: National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day, National Inventor’s Day, and National Shut-In Visitation Day. This would be a good time to visit or call someone in a nursing home or your neighbor who can’t get out much, especially since the nursing homes are opening for some visitation now. And, of course, with proper social distancing in mind.

Many thanks that John Lawson only had a minor injury after hitting a deer on the way to Huntington last week. His car caught on fire. After managing to stop the car, his only injury was a broken nose caused by the seat belt hitting him in the face! Our prayers for your recovery.

The Lagro Canal Foundation had a work day Saturday, January 31. They removed the entrance to the IORM building, which included the door, the alcove, and the display platform on either side of the door. The next step is to prep the crawl interior space for concrete. They also cleaned the floors in the areas that had been occupied by the bank and the hardware store. Now those areas are ready

for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-571-4639.

The Lagro United Methodist Church, 1100 Main St., provides Drive Through Dinner Pick Up every Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. Pull up to the Fellowship Hall door and they will load your ready-to-eat meals into your vehifor installation of the floor system. Art Strange is in charge of the work crew.

Contact him or any Lagro Canal Foundation members if you are interested in helping.

The 2021 First Sunday Mass Season at Historic St. Patrick’s Church in Lagro will commence March 7 at 11 a.m.

Father Levi Nkwocha, Pastor of St. Bernard’s Church in Wabash, will celebrate the Mass.

Other masses for the season will be held the first Sunday of each month at 11 a.m. through December 2021. Due to ongoing COVID restrictions, there will not be a traditional St. Patrick’s Day mass on March 17 this year.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, has worship services on Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school classes will meet between the two worship services. The sermon theme for February 14 is “Hoping Against Hope” based on Romans 4:16-18. The Men’s Group will meet Monday, February 15 at 6:30 p.m.

The Lagro Community Church is not meeting for church services right now due to the pandemic. However, the Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church.

The Food Pantry is

cle. No registration is required.

Congratulations to Sophie at Northfield High School. She was recognized by her teachers for always working diligently to complete her assignments and stay caught up.

Lagro Happy Birthdays: Feb. 8 – Liz Schmid; Feb. 9 – Thelma Sanchez; Feb. 12 – Bill Miller.

Happy

Anniversary to two couples who were married on Feb. 13: Scott and Julie Hendry; and Larry and Judy Quinn.

If you want your birthday or anniversary listed, please contact me at my email address listed above, or my cell phone 260-571-2577.

Also, we would like to publicize your community happenings.

Let’s share the news!

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Troyer Memorial librarian to retire

Have you always wanted to work in a library? After 40 years the amazing librarian of the Troyer Memorial

Library is retiring. If you are interested in a part time job at a small community library we are looking for you! The posi-

tion is currently about 10 hours a week, with the possibility of growth.

Those interested can send inquiries and resumes to: mj_ridgeway@yahoo.com. We will be accepting applicants until 6 p.m. on Feb. 14.

VETRANS are invited to have coffee and a snack in the Lion Room at the LaFontaine Community Building, on this Friday February 12 at 9 a.m.

Hope to see you there.

LAFONTAINE LIONS will meet this Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Lions Room at the LaFontaine Community Building.

TROYER LIBRARY BOOK CLUB met on Wednesday, February 3 for a discussion of the book “Molokai,” written by Alan

Brennert.

Berti Huffschmidt opened the discussion with her explanation and instruction on the Hawaiian language. Everyone practiced the longest word in Hawaiianhumuhumunukua’puaa, a kind of fish with lips like a pig — try saying that three times really fast!

Members also learned names of Hawaiian kings and queens as well as for geographic features.

After the language lesson the geologic and geographic history of Hawaii was reviewed with reference to James Michener’s “Hawaii.”

Patricia Walters highlighted the evolution of the Pacific Ocean and the volcanic origins of the seven major islands making up the state.

The island of Molokai was the setting for the primary action of the novel giving the story of Rachel Kalama, the girl sent to that island, home of only the second leper colony in the U.S. when she was only years old. Native Hawaiians were much more susceptible to Old World diseases like measles and small pox than many populations. Unfortu nately, the ancient disease of leprosy was also much more likely to occur in the Hawaiian population.

Leprosy was a mysterious disease without a cure. No one knew exactly how it was contracted. In 1865 King Kamehameha was persuaded by foreigners to have all lepers in Hawaii arrested and sent to Molokai for the remainder of their lives.

Rachel was born in Honolulu in 1886 and lived with her family in Honolulu, this tragedy of a leprosy

diagnosis befell young Rachel and she was separated from her family with no probability of reuniting in her lifetime.

The book recounts her experiences sailing to the island and living at the Bishop Home for Girls until she was 17. The history of the colony was explained and through Rachel’s experiences the progress and evolution of the island community was detailed. From her surfing, sneaking away from the Bishop Home to a party across the mountain, living with friends, marrying and giving birth to a daughter were common life experiences of many of the residents.

The characters, island history, and all of Rachel’s life revealed the commonalities the lepers on the island have with humans everywhere.

As Brennert wrote, “It was a community like any other, bound by ties deeper than most and people here went to their deaths as people did anywhere: with great reluctance, dragging the messy jumble of their lives behind them.” This historical novel was enjoyed by the book club members.

The Book Club is open to anyone and generally meets the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m.

Our February book is the mystery, “Dying for Chocolate” by Diane Mott Davidson. Goldie Bear is a curious caterer who investigates a murder in her Colorado mountain town and solves the mystery while preparing delicious meals, recipes included. Pick up your book and be ready to talk at 1 p.m. March 3

at the Troyer Library in LaFontaine.

MSD TUESDAY TEACHER OF WEEK: is highlighting Stacey Meredith, who is a Little Nose Preschool teacher of Metro North Elementary School.

Mrs. Meredith has been teaching for 19 years. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne. She chose teaching as profession because she has always loved working with children. She states, “I love making difference in their lives and celebrating when they ‘get it’ and love finding different ways to help them when they don’t. My favorite teaching experience is when you see the success of the students after they are adults. Some students even remember stories you told them.”

Mrs. Meredith puts a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and says play, music, STEM, and even lots of laughing are crucial educational themes in her class.

“I hope my students feel smart, wanted, a sense that they belong and are important, that they can succeed and are not afraid to make mistakes,” she said.

“I want them to have fun and gain a drive and love for learning.”

A Northfield High School graduate herself, Mrs. Meredith and her husband Michael love traveling, and enjoying the great outdoors along with their two children, Aliecea and Finnley. Mrs. Meredith absolutely loves dolphins, DIY projects, painting

Idris Krhin has retired after more than 31 years as a bus driver for MSD of Wabash County. Photo provided

landscapes, collecting lanterns, and so much more! Thank you, Mrs. Meredith for pouring into the youngest members of are MSDWC community.

MSDWC community! Parents of Preschoolers - Don’t forget that Little Norse and Little Knights Preschools are now accepting registrations for the 2021-2022 year!

Register today so your child can have a great teacher like Mrs. Meredith! www.msdwck12in.us/ preschool SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY was well represented in the recent Kiwanis and Journal-Gazette Spelling Bees.

Tryston N., 5th grade, and Makenna H., 6th grade, were our representatives. Special congratulations to Makenna, who was the 6th grade champion in the Kiwanis Bee. Great job, students! #KinghtPride#Dream BigWorkHard MSDWC would like to send many well wishes to our own Idris Khin. Jan. 29 was her last day with MSD of Wabash County. Idris has been driving bus for more than 31 years.

Idris has lived in LaFontaine area during this time. She has been a big part of many children’s lives as a regular route driver, field trip and athletics driver. We appreciate all of your service throughout the years! She was a one of the students of the last class to graduate in the school gym.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY John Grayson, Mike Schrameck, Mitchell Mercer Feb. 4, Gordon Guenin, Marie Jones Feb. 5, Cody Ruthedy Feb. 6, Stan Owen Feb. 8.

Gerald Miller, Jessica Fakhoury Feb. 9, Ryan Weaver, Holly Gillespie Feb. 10, Claude Brane, Carolyn BilliterRigney, Bob Royce Feb. 11 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Ron and Noel Huston Feb. 8, Jim and Sandra Weaver Feb. 10 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

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NM Historical Society plans program February is Black History month and in honoring that occasion the North Manchester Historical Society is hosting a program, “Reflective History: A Project to Explore Racism and AntiRacism” on Monday, Feb 8.

This program was presented in a Zoom format so that participants could view and interact from the safety of their homes.

A video will be made available at a later date for viewing only.

Presenters of this program include Dr. Katy Gray Brown, Professor of Philosophy and Peace Studies at Manchester University, Tara Smithson, Assistant Professor of French and Jeanine Wine, Archivist, both affiliated with MU. The program will

3 Honor Flights canceled Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI) has canceled three spring flights planned for April 28, May 26, and June 9.

These were rescheduled flights originally planned for fall of 2020 to replace spring flights one year ago.

After thorough consideration, the Board of Directors of the Honor Flight Network has ordered all Honor Flights scheduled through June 30, 2021 be postponed. HFNEI, as a member of the Honor Flight Network, will comply with the mandate. The COVID-19 virus has had a significant impact on many as individuals and as a nation.

Veterans and guardians who were originally scheduled for these Honor Flights from Fort Wayne will automatically be re-scheduled for upcoming flights when permitted.

Please visit www.hfnei.org or Facebook for updates as they become available. If you have questions, please call the Honor Flight number 260-633-0049.

explore the history of

racial injustice in Wabash County.

Throughout 2021 the North Manchester Historical Society will present their monthly educational programs virtually. If you would like to view this program or view previous programs, please visit our website, www.northmanchestercenterforhistory.or g for access information. To learn more

about activities and programs at the museum please like our Facebook page, North Manchester Center for History.

UMC COMMUNITY DINNER: The United Methodist Church will be hosting a Drive-Thru Community Dinner on Friday, Feb 12, beginning at 4 p.m. while supplies last at the North Manchester United Methodist Church located at 306 East Second Street. Menu includes Baked Steak Dinner, mashed potatoes, green beans, and dessert. Cost is a freewill donation. For pick up note: The parking lot will be one-way IN from 3rd and 2nd Streets, and OUT only onto Sycamore Street.

Loading will be on the passenger side under the carport.

The public is wel-

come.

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

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

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

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

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

Children may choose a book to keep.

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

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

NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news.

The AFFRO house was established in 1970 at a former residence at Bond and Miami streets in North Manchester as a place for Black students to be safe and be themselves after several incidents that led some of them to seek sanctuary in the campus chapel. Today the Jean Childs Young Intercultural Center at College Avenue and East Street fills the role of the AFFRO house. Photo provided

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Lady Norse grab Sectional crown The Lady Norse concluded its dominance of the Class 1A Sectional 53 at Northfield with an 8640 win over North Miami Saturday night, Feb. 6 in the championship game.

North Miami scored the first basket of the game, only to see Northfield reel off the next 22 points and take a 20-point lead at the end of the first-quarter.

The Lady Warriors played the Lady Norse tighter in the second quarter and trailed 38-16 at halftime.

But Northfield extended the lead throughout the game with a 24-11 third quarter and a 24-13 fourth quarter to advance to the WesDel Regional Saturday, Feb. 13.

Baker led Northfield with 17 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, and four steals for a triple-double, followed by Stout with 17 points and seven rebounds,

Kennedy with 15 points, two assists, and two rebounds, and Emma Hoover with 12 points, seven rebounds, five steals, and four assists.

Rosen had nine points, and one rebound, followed by Baer with six points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals, Holmes with six points, four rebounds, and two steals, Haupert with two points and one rebound, Eden Hoover with one point and three rebounds, and Ainsley Dale with one point and one rebound.

Northfield (19-5), ranked 13th in Class 1A, will face Clinton Central (12-12), winner of the Attica Sectional, in the second game of the Class 1A Wes-Del Regional Saturday, Feb. 13. The winner of that game will face the winner of the 10 a.m. game between Tri-Central (15-8) and sixth-ranked Blue

River (21-3) in the regional championship game at 8 p.m.

Round 1 The Northfield girls basketball team made sure they would extend their season early in their sectional first-round game against Southwood Tuesday, Feb. 2 at the Class 1A Northfield Sectional.

The Lady Norse raced out to a 25-6 and followed it up with a 15-6 second quarter to take a commanding 40-12 halftime lead and cruised to a 76-45 win.

Southwood found some offense in the second half, scoring 22 points in the third quarter, but it wasn’t enough.

Addi Baker led Northfield’s balance attack with 17 points, six rebounds, and two assists, followed by Emma Hoover with 15 points, two rebounds, and two assists, Kyra Kennedy with 13 points, two rebounds and three steals, and

Kearston Stout with 13 points, six rebounds, and two assist.

Hannah Holmes had six points, eight rebounds, and three steals, followed by Kenzie Baer with five points and three steals, Addy Rosen with four points, with four rebounds, three assists, and three steals, and Eden Hoover with three points and one rebound.

For Southwood, Ella Haupert led the way with 16 points and four rebounds, followed by Bailey Wyatt with 13 points and two assists, and Aliea Sweet with eight points and four rebounds.

Alaina Winer had three points and five rebounds, followed Maggie Ball with three points and five assists, Meredith Norman with one point and one steal, Carrie Collins with one point, and Rylee Barney with three rebounds.

Southwood ended the season with a 9-11 record and finished 36 in the TRC. Semifinals The Lady Norse cruised to another big sectional in the semifinals, crushing Lakeland Christian Academy 82-29 Friday night, Feb. 5.

Northfield took a commanding 27-10 lead after one quarter of play, followed by a 21-7 second quarter, to take a 48-17 halftime lead.

The Lady Norse outscored the Cougars 17-6 in each the third and fourth quarters on the way to facing North Miami in the championship game.

Baer led five teammates in double-figure scoring with 19 points, three rebounds, two assists, and four steals, followed by Stout with 15 points, seven rebounds, four steals, and two assists, Baker with 11 points, four rebounds, and six steals, Kennedy

Northfield’s Kyra Kennedy works to steal the ball from North Miami’s Taylor Tinney during Saturday’s Sectional championship. Photo by Joseph Slacian

with 12 points, two rebound, and two steals, and Emma Hoover with 10 points, six rebounds, eight assists, and six steals.

Holmes added five points and two rebounds, followed by Eden Hoover with four points, four rebounds, and two steals, Rosen with two points, four assists, and two rebounds, and Dale with two points and two steals.

In the first semifinal game, the North Miami Lady Warriors defeated Southern Wells 59-47 in the semifinal game of the Class 1A Sectional 53 at Northfield Friday night, Feb. 5.

The win propelled the Lady Warriors into the sectional championship game against defending champion Northfield.

Details and stats from the game are not available.

Lady Squires fall in Sectional title game

The third time wasn’t the charm.

The Manchester girls basketball team didn’t have the gameending magic it showed in its first two Class 2A Sectional 37 games, losing to Rochester 45-37 in the championship game Saturday night, Feb. 6.

For three quarters, Manchester and Rochester exchanged the lead seven times, with the Squires’ biggest lead just three points, while the Zebras held a sixpoint advantage midway through the first quarter.

Manchester trailed 9-3 late in the first quarter but scored the final seven points to take a 10-9 lead.

Things stayed close in the second quarter with the teams trading the lead four teams and the Squires taking an 1816 lead at halftime.

Manchester increased the lead to 23-18, but with 3:11 left in the third quarter, Rochester went on a 14-0 scoring run to take a 32-23 lead with 6:36 left in the game.

The Squires responded with a 5-0 run to cut the lead to

32-28 but never got closer than that.

Meyer led Manchester with 12 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks, while Bazzoni had 11 points, nine rebounds, four steals, and two assists on the night.

West had three points and one steal, followed by Stetzel with two points, two assists, seven rebounds, and one steal, Parrett with three rebounds and one steal, Stout with one rebound, and Creager with one assist.

Manchester ends the season in the sectional championship game for the second consecutive season, finishing 12-13 overall and 5-4 in the Three Rivers Conference.

Round 1 The host Manchester Lady Squires pulled of an upset of Class 2A No. 12 Carroll (Flora) 7669 in the opening round of sectional play Tuesday, Feb. 2.

With the score tied 3-3 two minutes into the game, Manchester went on a 19-3 run over the next four minutes to take a 22-6 lead and maintained a 15-point 43-28 lead at halftime.

Manchester’s Emma Garriott goes up for a fast-break layup against Carroll (Flora) in the Squires’ upset win over the Cougars in the Manchester Sectional Tuesday, Feb. 2. Photo by Eric Christiansen Carroll slowly chipped away at Manchester’s lead, cutting the lead to 5247 at the end of the third quarter, then tied the game at 56-56 with 54:09 left in the game.

The Cougars took the lead for just the second time in the game on a jumper with 3:15 left at 60-58 and increased the it to 67-62 with 1:58 remaining.

Manchester’s Emma Garriott cut the lead to 67-65 with a three-pointer with 1:46 left, but Carroll answered with two free throws with 1:13 remaining in the

game.

Eva Bazzoni hit back-to-back baskets, one on a drive, the other with a threepointer, to give Manchester a 70-69 lead with 38 seconds left.

Over the final 17 seconds, Makenzy Meyer, Bazzoni, and Ainsley West each went 2-2 at the free throw line to seal the win.

Bazzoni led Manchester with 17 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, and three steals, followed by West with 17 points, two blocks, and one assists, Meyer with 12 points, eight

rebounds, and two steals, and Garriott with 12 points and three steals.

Morgan Parrett had eight points and 10 rebounds, Kindra Stetzel with seven points and six rebounds, and Keilan Creager with three points, three assists, and two rebounds.

Rochester 46, Wabash 40 Wabash’s comeback attempt fell short in a first-round sectional game to Rochester 4640 at the Manchester Sectional Tuesday night, Feb. 2.

After a slow first start where the conference rivals were tied 5-5 at the end of the first quarter, the Lady Zebras scored 21 points in the second quarter to take a 26-16 halftime lead.

Heading into the fourth quarter trailing Rochester 37-27, Wabash outscored the Lady Zebras 13-9 in the final eight minutes, but it wasn’t enough.

Mariah Wyatt led the Lady Apaches with 10 points, 12 rebounds, and two steals, followed by Nici Gunderman with 10 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals, Rylee Yoakum with six

points and four steals, Libby Mattern with five points, four steals, and two rebounds, Alivia Short with four points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals, Madison Lutz with four points and two steals, and Isabelle Davis added one point and two rebounds. Jordan Stumbo pulled down three rebounds.

Wabash ended its season with a 15-7 overall record and 6-3 in the TRC. Semifinals In a near mirror image of their opening Class 2A Sectional 37 win over Carroll (Flora), the Manchester girls basketball team followed the same pattern in a 58-48 win over Lewis Cass in the semifinal game Friday, Feb. 5.

After a slow offensive start from both teams, the Squires took a 25-9 halftime lead over Cass, only to see the Lady Kings take a fourth-quarter lead, by Manchester regaining the lead and closing it out with free throws in a 58-48 win.

In a slow-starting first quarter with Cass leading 2-0 with four minutes left, the Lady Squires went on

a 12-1 run to close it out and extended the lead to 18-3 with two baskets from Bazzoni.

Manchester took a 25-9 lead into the locker room but Cass battled back to cut it to 35-32 late in the third quarter. The Lady Kings took a 3837 lead with 6:52 left in the game but the Lady Squires stopped the momentum with a 9-0 run to lead 46-38.

Cass closed the gap to 52-48 with under a minute remaining in the game but Bazzoni hit six consecutive free throws down the stretch to clinch the 10-point win.

Bazzoni had a monster game with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists, followed by Garriott with 10 points, four rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block for good measure.

West had seven points, two blocks, and two assists, followed by Meyer with six points, five rebounds, and two blocks, Creager with five points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal, Parrett with two points and one rebound, and Kindra Stetzel with six rebounds and three blocks.

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Briner sisters advance to state swimming finals Manchester’s Halle Briner will be making her fourth consecutive appearance at the IHSAA Swimming State Finals while sophomore Josie Briner will take her second straight trip to Indianapolis.

Halle Briner won the 200 free with a time of 1:57.77 at the Warsaw Sectional Saturday, Feb. 6, and won the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:05.25 to advance to state in both events.

Josie Briner won the 200 IM with a time of 2:16.60, and won the 100 butterfly with a time of 59.36, and will compete in both events at the state finals.

The sisters teamed up with Kaesyn Lester and Gracie Dale to finish sixth in the 200 medley relay with a time of 2:09.71,

while the same foursome placed sixth in the 200 free relay with a time of 1:55.58.

Manchester’s third relay team, the 400 free team of Evyn Fox, Ella Clifford, Emma Ulrey, and Adia Selleck finished ninth with a time of 5:20.30.

No other Manchester swimmers advanced to the sectional finals.

Wabash’s Rebecca Bruss had Wabash’s best result by finishing fifth in the 100 back with at time of 1:09.32.

Lacey Crist made the B-final in the 100 breast, finishing 13th overall with a time of 1:25.56.

The 400 free relay team of Bruss, Madison Inman, Crist, and Abigale Boggs placed sixth with a time of 4:32.87.

The 200 free relay

team of Bruss, Crist, Inman, and Boggs finished ninth with a time of 1:59.63.

Northfield’s Ella Hunter made the Bfinals of the 50 free with a 10th place finish in 27.85, an 11th place result in the 100 breast in 1:20.43.

Manchester’s Halle Briner and Josie Briner will compete at the IHSAA State Finals with preliminaries beginning Friday, Feb. 12, at 5:30 p.m., and championship and consolation finals beginning Saturday, Feb. 13, at 3:30 p.m., at the Indiana University Natatorium, IUPUI, in Indianapolis.

No spectators will be allowed due to local health guidelines.

All competition will be streamed at IHSAAtv.org via payper-view.

12 headed to wrestling semi-state BUNKER HILL — The Wabash Apache wrestling team has two champions and five representatives at the New Haven Semi-State, while Manchester has one champion and had four wrestlers advance, and two Northfield wrestlers will compete this weekend.

Wabash 113-pound Jared Brooks defeated Northwestern in his opening match by pin in 1:04, followed by a pin over Kokomo in 2:38 in the semifinals, before pinning Rochester’s Ethan Holloway in the championship round.

In the 126-pound weight class, Ethan Higgins started the day with a pin over Kokomo, followed by a pin over Western in 1:38, and defeated Oak Hill’s Harper Dedman 6-4 in the championship match.

Manchester’s Dylan Stroud won the 132pound weight class to advance to state for third year win a row, this time with a 34-0 record.

Stroud won his first match of regional by pin in 1:57, followed by a pin over Maconaquah in 3:31, and a major decision 18-5 win in the championship match against Wabash’s Anthony Long.

Wabash had three wrestlers finish run-

ner-up Saturday.

Long (132 pounds) defeated Kokomo by pin in 2:43, followed by a win by pin in 4:40 against Western, before losing to Stroud in the championship match.

Grant Carandante (160) started the day with a win by pin in 1:33 over Mississinewa, followed by a 3-2 win over Rochester, before losing to Maconaquah’s Logan Farnell 9-6 in the championship match.

Chad Wyatt, Jr. (220) defeated Northwestern in the first round by pin in 1:08, followed by a win over Northfield’s Micha Higgins by pin in 3:05, before losing to Rochester’s Brady Beck by pin in 4:57 in the championship match.

The Apaches’ Brayden Sickafus qualified for regional with an opening win over Western in a tight 8-7 win. The 138pounder lost his next match to Peru 8-5, then lost to Manchester’s Elijah Burlingame 2-0 in the third-place match.

Burlingame placed third at 138-pounds with a 9-3 win over Northwestern, followed by a technical 15-0 loss to Oak Hill, before defeating Wabash’s Sickafus 20.

Manchester freshman Preston Duffy advanced to regional with a pin against Oak Hill in 3:35. He lost his semifinal match to Marion by pin in 3:11 before winning by pin in 2:02 against Western.

Finishing fourth for the Squires was Gavin Mize who defeated Kokomo by pin in 4:54. He lost his second match by pin in 52 seconds, and then lost by pin in 3:00 to Northfield’s Higgins.

Northfield’s Jaydan Goshert finished second at 182-pounds. He started the day with a 7-3 win over Northwestern, followed by a 9-5 win over Marion, before falling to Oak Hill’s Jett Thompson in 4:46 in the championship match.

Higgins placed third for Northfield at 220 pounds with a 9-4 win over Eastern, before losing to Wabash’s Wyatt Jr. by pin in 3:05, then defeating Manchester’s Mize in 3:00 in the third-place match.

The 12 Wabash County wrestlers will compete at semi-state Saturday at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne Saturday, Feb. 13, at 9 a.m.

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The Roann Volunteer Fire Department is having their annual fundraiser on Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Roann Community Building.

You can choose a meal of grilled tenderloin (three pieces), potato chips, green beans and applesauce or just meat (five pieces) at the cost of $8. It will be curb side pickup only. Pickup will be on the south side of the building.

Please come out to support our great fire department.

NORTHFIELD GIRLS’ varsity basketball team, they did it again! TRC Champions!

Congratulations to the Northfield High School girls’ varsity basketball team for winning the TRC Conference title.

What a team effort!

Good job to the girls and coaches.

PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for

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Roann Fire Dept. plans fundraiser Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

Feb. 14, 2021 will be taken from 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 titled “Love It”. This will be Noisy Bucket Sunday for the Children’s Missionary Fund.

UPCOMING DATES for February 2021: Feb. 9 – Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 7 p.m.; Feb. 11 – Roann Heritage Group Meeting, 6:30 p.m.; Feb. 27 – Roann Fire Department fundraiser of Grilled Loin meals ($8), Community Building, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m..

CONTINUED PRAYERS for Don Richardson, Coy Eads

(started chemo – grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook), Rex Renz, Kathie Grandstaff, Jennifer McColley and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all!

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Feb. 13 – Mr. & Mrs. Ted Brower; Feb. 16 – Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Cartwright.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Feb. 10 – Lesley Vigar and Rosie Krom; Feb. 12 – Mike Morris, Brody Sizemore, and Cathy Trump; Feb. 13 – Rod Birk, Levi Allen, and George Conrad; Feb. 14 – Gregory Brault, Shane Vigar, and John Livengood; Feb. 15 – Jeff Slee and Alex Hentgen; Feb. 16 – Nancy Vigar, Kimberly Baer, and Paige Cooley.

PASTOR MACE asks “Can we all just play nicely?”: Can we all just play nicely? I can remember hearing my mom telling us kids to be nice. But as I do business in

but be willing to share with others.

One special way to be kind is to be an encourager. To encourage others does not cost anything. People tend to be more successful in an encouraging environment.

So, as we do life, let’s focus on the needs of others. We become so busy and focused on ourselves that we miss the blessing or opportunity to help others.

How many times did others pass by your need and never address it? How did that make you feel? It may even mean helping others when we are in need. If we wait to help others until we are not needy, we will never be kind. Being kind may even mean finding help for someone.

We all have resources and acquaintances that can provide for the need. It may mean standing up for someone that is

to be helpful or not.

To be kind begins with the appreciation for being helpful towards others. Being helpful makes one feel good. When in great need and someone helps us, there is a great sense of relief. The selfish manmade person does not appreciate kindness. The person who has been hurt does not appreciate kindness. The angry person does not consider others, especially in being kind. Also, allow others to be kind to you and stop being so proud. Don’t take away the blessing others will receive by being kind.

We must understand that we are all needy. We were not created to be an isle unto ourselves. All of creation is designed with an intention that shows dependence. We were designed with gifts and talents to meet the needs of others.

We should not be selfish with our abilities

this world, I find myself asking the same question. Why do we struggle with being kind to one another? There are so many ways we are unkind: slander, gossip, rudeness, harshness, impatience, and so much more. Why does everything have to be a competition?

Why are we so intense over situations? Why do we take for granted those around us? The answer is not surprising but usually is not discussed.

To be kind means to be helpful to others in whatever situation they are in. There are so many opportunities to help others around us. If we are aware of the needs, many times we have to choose where we can help and where we can’t. We also need to prepare ourselves so we can be in the position to help others. Our focus and mindset have a big part in determining whether we are going

struggling to stand. It may be shown with a simple smile, nod, gracious word, praise, and loving instruction.

One more thing to consider is in guarding our hearts from anger and bitterness.

Even though we have been hurt in the past, that should not hinder us from helping others in the future.

Learn from the past and put that knowledge into helping others Bless those who curse you. Life is hard and kindness can be helpful in dealing with the trials of life. Please be kind.

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

Frances Slocum DAR members gather for meeting The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, Wabash.

Special guests were

Phyllis Little and Richard Baker.

The meeting opened with the DAR ritual, followed with devotions by Tamra Wise. The January President General’s message from Denise Doring VanBuren was

shared by Joyce Joy.The National Defender report given by Kie Kirk, celebrated National Blood Donor Month in January. About 38 percent of the U.S. population can donate blood but only about 10 per-

cent actually do.

Blood donations typically decline in the winter months at the same time as seasonal illnesses create increased demand for blood and platelets. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, and it takes 13,000 blood donations every day to main-

tain an adequate blood supply.

C o m m i t t e e Minutes were on conservation: Symbols of America the rose, American Flag, American Indian, Constitution Minute, and Women’s Issues: Caring for Caregivers.

Correspondence was a thank you let-

ter from Chemawa Indian School, Salem, Ore., for box tops to help purchase materials for the recreation department programs and activities. The chapter recognized deceased member, Dora Marie Denniston, member of the chapter for 47 years, joining in

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Service to America volunteer hours honored Deborah West of West Chester, Ohio, for wildlife rehabilitation of 5,760 hours in 2020.

Deborah is certified in Ohio to take in small mammals for rehabilitation back into the wild. For as long as she can remember I’ve been an animal lover, taking in strays and injured animals.

The January program was on Junior DAR Membership presented by Kathie Stephens, state cochair for sales.

Junior members are chapter members aged 18 through 35 (until their 36th birthday).

Junior DAR Membership Committee also sponsors the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund Classroom Grant Award Program; two $500 grants are available per state. Each chapter is limited to sponsoring just one application per year which is due March 1, 2021.

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Cooking for One!

By Laura Kurella

I can still recall my mother once stating that with all her kids grown and gone crowned with her becoming a widow, she couldn’t bring herself to cook just for herself because it was, “Not worth the bother!”

Knowing how much time and effort she poured into her meals – usually all afternoon – provoked no argument from me. In fact, whenever I’d find myself alone, I adopted her philosophy, and make do with what was around or (cringe) reached for some take out!

What’s interesting is that today’s younger generation, the one that grew up in the drive-thru, is actually turning toward home-cooked food because they’re getting sick of what’s out there in the realm of ready-to-eat food.

Problem is, cooking for one does involve more than just downsizing a recipe, creating an impassible crux for many wannabe cooks!

Fortunately, a new cookbook, The Ultimate Cooking for One Cookbook by Joanie Zisk, crushes this cooking conundrum for both young and old!

“I began creating single serving recipes when my oldest son went away to college,” Zisk states on her website.

“Our weekly phone calls were filled with conversations about school, college life, and what he was eating. To my surprise, my son ate packaged ramen and white rice almost every night of the week. Although that’s not entirely awful, I wanted to provide him with recipes he could make and enjoy on his own. The weekly recipes that I sent to him started a passion in me to take our family favorite recipes and scale them into single serving versions. I enjoyed the challenge of taking my husband’s favorite dish, Eggplant Parmesan,

KURELLA and scaling it down from seven servings to just one.”

Having a soft spot for comfort foods, Zisk’s cookbook features 175 super-easy, single-serving recipes that have no wasted ingredients or unwanted leftovers.

Served up with tips and ideas for making a one-person kitchen work, Zisk’s recipes While Zisk started off with her college son in mind, I think The Ultimate Cooking for One Cookbook is perfect for any age single looking to learn good kitchen habits, and a wealth of recipes and inspiration for cooking good food for one!

Eating fresh, delicious, home-cooked meals instead of processed foods can improve your health which, if for no other reason, makes cooking -even for one- well worth the effort!

Here now are some single serves straight from Zisk. Enjoy!

CASHEW CHICKEN Cashew Chicken for one: easy to make and so much better than takeout! Tender cooked chicken and cashews are served with a sweet garlic sauce. The recipe calls for using ground ginger for convenience, but you can use 1⁄4 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger instead if preferred.

This single-serving version of Cashew Chicken is full of flavor, healthy, and can be ready in minutes!

For Sauce 2 tablespoons lowsodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons pure honey 1 teaspoon olive oil 1⁄8 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon water

For Chicken 1 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1” cubes 1⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1⁄2 tablespoon olive oil 1⁄2 cup peeled and thickly chopped yellow onion 1⁄2 cup fresh broccoli florets 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1⁄4 cup unsalted cashews 1 cup cooked white rice To make Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, oil, ginger, and water in a small bowl. Set aside.

To make Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 10” skillet over medium-high heat 30 seconds. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes.

1. Add onions, broccoli, and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, one minute until vegetables are crisp-tender.

2. Add cashews and sauce. Cook until mixture comes to a light boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer 3 minutes.

3. Enjoy on a medium plate with cooked rice.

Cooking Rice for One Tip Cook a large batch of brown or white rice and freeze it in individual portions using a muffin pan.

Once frozen, pop the rice discs out of the muffin pan and freeze in a zip-top bag.

Whenever you need a single serving of rice, just heat up one of the frozen discs.

PER SERVING: Calories 899; Fat 32g; Protein 53g; Sodium 1,541mg; Fiber 4g; Carbohydrates: 103g; Sugar 40g.

SHRIMP AND PROSCIUTTO PASTA This creamy and delicious meal is filled with plump shrimp and salty prosciutto, all simmering in a wonderfully rich sauce. The recipe calls for using white

The Ultimate Cooking for One Cookbook is ideal for those looking to cook a good meal for themselves! Photos and recipes courtesy of The Ultimate Cooking for One Cookbook by Joanie Zisk (Simon & Schuster© 2019). wine, but you can easily substitute with chicken broth.

SERVES 1 | PREP: 10 MINUTES | COOK: 20 MINUTES 1⁄2 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1⁄4 cup chopped prosciutto 1⁄2 cup (about 10 medium) peeled, deveined shrimp 1⁄4 cup dry white wine 1⁄4 cup heavy cream 1⁄4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 11⁄2 cups bowtie pasta, cooked according to package instructions 9 cherry tomatoes, chopped 1. In a 10” skillet over medium heat, heat oil 30 seconds.

Add garlic, prosciutto, and shrimp and cook 4 minutes until

shrimp are pink.

2. Add wine and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.

3. Stir in cream and cheese and cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese is melted, about 30 seconds.

4. Gently fold in cooked pasta and garnish with tomatoes.

5. Transfer to a medium plate and enjoy immediately.

PER SERVING: Calories 794; Fat 38g; Protein 38g; Sodium 1,354mg; Fiber 6g; Carbohydrates: 74g; Sugar 7g.

DEEP-DISH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE With buttery crisp edges and a warm, gooey center, this deep-dish chocolate chip cookie can be baked in a ramekin as directed in the

recipe, or spooned onto a medium baking sheet and baked the traditional way.

It’s a totally indulgent treat for one.

SERVES 1 | PREP: 5 MINUTES | COOK: 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 large egg yolk 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄8 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Mix together but-

ter and sugars in a small mixing bowl.

Add egg yolk and vanilla and continue mixing until well combined.

3. Add in flour, baking soda, and salt and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.

4. Pour cookie dough into an 8-ounce ramekin greased with butter or oil. Bake 24 minutes until top is golden and edges are set.

5. Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack to cool 10 minutes before eating.

PER SERVING: Calories 567; Fat: 28g;Protein: 7g; Sodium: 468mg; Fiber: 1g; Carbohydrates: 72g; Sugar: 40g.

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Kennadi Thorrington Grade 2: Whitney Clark, Peyton Collins, Hilary Lawson, Alekxander Magee, Chloe Mahan, Daisy Mellen, Cora Pickett, Blake Rentschler, Natalie Sager, Naomi Snavely, Bentley Stewart, Aolani Swafford, McKinley Tacheny Grade 3: Avery Gallian, Ada Hovermale, Sam Sailors, Zola See, Rainie Swafford Grade 4: Zhayden Behny, Jaxson Brown, Joseph Brown, Jayce Burns, Lilly Burton, Talon Campbell, Isabella Curtis, Kinley Deardorff, Keaton Floor, Emma Juliot, Caleb Kendall, Sydney Lane,

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Mr. & Mrs. Ted Brower Mr. and Mrs. Ted Brower will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 13, 2021.

Brower and the former Delinda Dyson were wed Feb. 13, 1971, at the Roann Church of the Brethren. Dr. William Eberly performed the ceremony. Many friends and family assisted in making the wedding a very special day.

Both were avid followers of the Northfield 1969-70 boys basketball team and their first date was the R e g i o n a l Basketball Tourney in Elkhart.

The couple honeymooned in Florida and lived at Roann on the Lukens Lake Road until October 1977.

They then moved to 10819 N o r t h Stockdale Road, Roann, which has been their residence since then.

Brower farmed as a dairy, grain and hog farmer for many years and he most recently worked for Then and Now Construction.

Mrs. Brower has worked for Hively Mfg. Co., Roann State Exchange Bank, Curless Bookkeeping and Tax Service and retired in 2020 from Wolfe Tax and Financial Services.

The couple has three children, Christy Brower of Roann, Brady (Meredith) Brower of Moline, Ill., and Andrew (Brenda) Brower of Chicago, Ill.; and four grandchildren, Matti, Nathan and Kyle Brower of Moline and Corinne Brower of Chicago.

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Macy named to dean’s list EVANSVILLE — Faith Macy of Lagro has been named to the University of Evansville’s dean’s list for the Fall 2020 semester.

Macy is majoring in nursing.

To be placed on the dean’s list each semester, a student must have carried a full academic load of 12 hours or more and have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

Area Trine students honored

Mr. & Mrs. Ted Brower as they were in 1971 (above) and as they are today (inset photo).

ANGOLA — Several area Trine University students were named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2020 term.

Area students named to the list included: Kaylee Jones of Peru, majoring in Human Resource Management Kaleb Kelsheimer of Wabash, majoring in Math Education Wade Kingrey of Andrews, majoring in Mechanical

Engineering Opal Polk of Peru, majoring in Design Engineering Technology Ryan Smith of Peru, majoring in Civil Engineering Greysen Spohn of Peru, majoring in Marketing

least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade below a B and received no failing grades in enrolled, credit/no credit or pass/fail courses.

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Sophie Bussard, Silver Lake, has been named to the Southeast Missouri State University dean’s list for academic achievement during the Fall 2020 semester.

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GREENCASTLE – Diana Borse, Denver, has been named to the DePauw University’s Fall 2020 dean’s list.

The list recognizes students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or more on a 4.0 scale.

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