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or structure, best parking situation, and to provide an inviting facility that the congregation would be proud of. URBANA — Last October, bricks fell at the site The Paper of Wabash County sat down with of Urbana’s Yoke Parish St. Peter’s Church. committee member Troy Baer, church member A building that stood for over 100 years was Kitty Baer, and Pastor of Urbana Yoke Parish, torn down as a symbol of a church family comLarry Wade. ing together in one building to support financial “When we came up with this committee and stewardship and one focus, that focus being the started looking at everything, we said, ‘Okay, entire congregation being “yoked” to God, let’s take the emotion out of it,’ and we figured together in one place. out which church we were going to go with and Before October, there were two church buildthe plan going forward,” Troy Baer said. “You ings standing across from each other making up know, there were some emotions involved, when Urbana Yoke Parish, St. Peter’s Church and you start getting into the history of a church. I can speak for my own family, my grandpa helped Grace United Methodist Church. build the parish hall over there, and he’s 94, so it When these churches were started they each was hard to let all of that go, but we had to really had their own denominational identity. St. look at how we could be efficient and be good Peter’s was Evangelical, and Grace was United stewars of our money.” Methodist. After all of the research was done, the commitIn 1967, the two churches became one Yoke tee came up with a list of conclusions that, in Parish Church, but held on to their separate short, states that the Grace denominations until 2012 Church building would when they joined further feasibly meet all of and became one non“Our last Sunday (in the St. Peter’s more the criteria set by the comdenominational church. The congregation became building,) we had high winds and the mittee. The committee recomone, with one pastor giving roof was actually coming up and then mended to the congregation one sermon each Sunday, going back down, and we felt like that they use the Grace but the two buildings remained in use, each for maybe that was a good sign that it building as their one church moving forward, six months of each year. was time to go,” sell the parsonage, tear More recently, in October down St. Peter’s, and to add 2017, more measures were renovations to the Grace being taken to further join building. the congregation into one church. On April 22, 2018, the congregation cast a vote A feasibility committee was formed to do a to continue to proceed with the recommendastudy to find out which building was more cost tions of the committee. efficient to use as a full-time church, including “I was very apprehensive on the Sunday that research of the parsonage that stood next to the the committee was going to present to the conSt. Peter’s building. gregation,” Kitty Baer said. “We were thinking it Committee members Brenda Eads, Marsha might not be very acceptable, but when they Wade, Chris Hann, Wendel Dawes, Steve were presenting all of the figures, everyone was Anderson and Troy Baer got busy looking into very surprised at the amount of money we had factors such as total costs associated with each put into the buildings. And when we voted, it building, including cleaning, gas, electric, insurwas almost a unanimous vote to go forward.” ance, pest control, building repairs and maintePastor Wade recalled a moment when he felt nance. that they had made the right decisions. The committee also created a list of criteria “Our last Sunday (in the St. Peter’s building,) that they wanted the chosen building to meet. we had high winds and the roof was actually The goal was to choose a church that would limit coming up and then going back down, and we felt costs to attain handicapped accessible facilities like maybe that was a good sign that it was time and restrooms, office space and abundant classto go,” he said. rooms, a fellowship hall with a kitchen, the abiliRenovations of Grace ended in February of ty to have all facilities on one side of the highway, no pre-existing issues such as water, mold (continued on page 7A)

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Lt. Governor visits Automated Egg By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch (top photo) and Dan Krouse, Vice President of Operations for Midwest Poultry, inspect freshly laid eggs. Sam Krouse (right photo), Vice President of Business Development, explains part of the egg preparation process to Crouch. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch received a close look at the egg producing industry on Tuesday, during a 75-minute tour of Automated Egg Producers. Company officials Bob Krouse, Dan Krouse and Sam Krouse led Crouch and others on a tour throughout the facility, explaining in great detail the process of producing and preparing eggs for market. “I’ve been wanting to get up here for some time,” the lieu-

tenant governor said. “One of the reasons I wanted to come is, as secretary of agriculture and development, I understand how important agriculture is to the Indiana economy. “Poultry is a huge part of that. They contribute almost $4 billion to our state’s economy.” She said she was impressed with the facility, especially from the aspect of an Indiana consumer. “You go to the grocery and you buy eggs, and you never think of what goes into getting them into the grocery story,” Crouch said. “The

operation … is phenomenal. “Seeing the process, from where the eggs come in, and they’re checked and they’re washed and then they’re sanitized and then sorted. To be able to appreciate what goes in to getting those eggs on the shelf for the consumer is incredibly valuable to me.” The tour began in one of the buildings in which some of the roughly 2.5 million layers on site are are housed. Crouch was able to see the eggs as they are moved down a conveyor belt to the area in which they are washed, sanitized, checked and sorted.

She also was able to see the area in which the manure is collected, dried and eventually sold for fertilizer. To wrap up the tour, she and the rest of the group viewed the area in which the eggs are placed into cartons, packed into shipping crates and finally, moved to a temperature-controlled storage facility. During the tour, Dan Krouse, Vice President of Operations, explained to Crouch the process in which the hens are fed and watered, how long they are kept and other aspects of the industry. He also told her the company’s long range

plans are to hopefully double its operation within five years, and they hope to be able to do so in Indiana. Sam Krouse, Vice President of Business Development, later explained the process of how the eggs are washed, sanitized, inspected for various defects and finally placed in the carton. The firm is in the midst of its busy season, he said, noting that Thanksgiving is the busiest time of year for the company, largely because of the baking families do in preparation for the annual meal. This year was the firm’s best Thanksgiving on record, he told Crouch, coming in at about 7 percent better than last year, which had been the record mark. Easter is the next busiest time of the year, he noted, followed by Christmas. “We’re just honored that the lieutenant governor wanted to come and see our farm,” Dan Krouse said. “She’s been a great advocate for agriculture in Indiana. This is so valuable for us having her out here seeing our farms.

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Friday night skate: St. Nicholas

watches as youngsters skate during First Friday activities on Dec. 6 in downtown Wabash. For the second straight year, the Wabash Rotary Club sponsored the skating event on Miami Street. Skating continued throughout the day on Saturday. Several food vendors were downtown for the Friday night event, as were several street vendors. Local businesses stayed open late and provided some specials just in time for the holidays. Visitors from Edinburgh, which the city is mentoring, also visited during the event. Photo by Joseph Slacian

City Schools preps for eLearning By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash City Schools has been in preparation for eLearning days by having practice days to work out bugs, and creating a policy for when eLearning days begin. During these days, WCS teachers and staff will participate in different types of professional development, while students stay home and do lessons online set up by each of their teachers. Students and teachers will use Canvas, an online course management system that supports online learning, as the platform for eLearning days. “We’ve been talking about this for years, and have had some good discussions,” Wabash Middle School principal Mike Mattern informed the WCS board at the Dec. 2 meeting. “Moving forward this year, we want to, a little bit more, gear it towards some professional development days.” Mattern shared with the board that an eLearning policy has been developed in order to set ground rules and expecta-

tions for when eLearning days begin. “We have taken some resources from Delphi Community Schools, Yorktown Community Schools and Bluffton. So, we kind of went out and grabbed some resources and put together, what we think is, a good outline of a policy that will work for us.” The policy was finished in October, and was sent out to teachers in order to receive feedback. “There is still a little bit of work that needs to be done,” said Mattern. “Non-certified considerations need to be made. When you have an eLearning day, there are an awful lot of non-certified staff that essentially wouldn’t be paid for that day unless other arrangements are made. We feel like that is something we definitely want to take a look at because we want to treat those people fairly.” The policy includes points such as how many eLearning days can happen consecutively, when teachers

MIKE MATTERN need to have their lessons posted, and how teachers will be accessible to their students. There are also examples of formats of what an acceptable eLearning lesson looks like. Wabash City

Schools conducted a practice eLearning day on Nov. 13 to give students and staff a chance to try and get used to the process. Although the students were in classrooms, they were to behave like they were at home, and any communication with teachers was to be done through email. “The funny part was, that at the middle school and high school level, we told students, ‘Hey, you cannot verbally communicate with your teachers,’ which I think some kids really liked that,” said Mattern with a laugh. (continued on page 3B)

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MU senior selected as Schwarzman Scholar From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University senior Geraldy (Chris) Francois has been selected for the prestigious Schwarzman Scholars Program, the first person to be chosen for this honor from the Republic of Haiti and from the University in northeast Indiana. One hundred fortyfive Schwarzman Scholars were select-

ed from more than 4,700 applicants from 41 countries and 108 universities. Anchored in an 11month professional master’s degree in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University, the fully funded program provides scholars with the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, engage in high-level interactions with Chinese leaders and visiting speakers, and learn from world-class faculty.

Schwarzman Scholars experience extensive leadership training, practical training and internships, a network of senior mentors, and travel seminars around China. The Class of 2021 will enroll in August 2020. These future leaders will join a global network of Schwarzman Scholars who have committed themselves to being a force for change, regard-

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less of where their personal or professional passions take them. “I am inspired by these remarkable, accomplished and dynamic young individuals who will be joining Schwarzman Scholars at a time when its mission is more important than ever,” said Stephen A. Schwarzman, founding trustee of Schwarzman Scholars, in announcing the new class. Majoring in peace studies at Manchester, Francois is cofounder and director of marketing of Delice Dental Health Initiative, a nonprofit that has worked since 2015 to improve access to quality dental care in rural and urban Haitian communities. Francois is a student assistant at the Manchester University Peace Studies Institute, president of the

GERALDY “CHRIS” FRANCOIS Amnesty International chapter at MU, founding president and hub coordinator of Sunrise Manchester University, president of the International Association, secretary of the Alpha Mu Gamma Nu Gamma chapter and a resident assistant at Oakwood Hall. “I am extremely thankful to professors Tara Beth Smithson, Janina P. Traxler and Katy Gray Brown, who have accompanied me throughout the process, helped me proofread my essays, and provided emotional support,” Francois said, also thanking Leslie Marlatt and Sarah Aubrey from the MU Career and Professional Development staff.

Individuals who are fighting Parkinson’s Disease will find increased healing and encouragement in Wabash County thanks to a partnership between The Wabash County YMCA and the Community Foundation of Wabash County. OhioHealth’s Delay the Disease program will launch in January to provide resources and support to those fighting the debilitating effects of Parkinson’s Disease. The Community Foundation of Wabash County provided grant funding to launch OhioHealth’s Delay the Disease program at the Wabash County YMCA. OhioHealth’s Delay the Disease is an evidence-based fitness program designed to optimize physical function and help delay the progression of symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. “This wellness program is an important part of OhioHealth’s care continuum of neurologists and expert therapists working together to address the impairments associated with Parkinson’s disease,” according to a statement on OhioHealth.com

“We chose this program for the holistic aspects. Delay the Disease is a program that works on fine motor skills, speech, and involves caregivers as part of the care process instead of just focusing on gross motor skills,” said Dean Gogolewski, CEO of the Wabash County YMCA. Amanda Jones, a Wabash resident, recently completed certification that included specialized training regarding the impactful workouts that help fight Parkinson’s disease. The class will be offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is available to anyone battling Parkinson’s. Class fees are $30/month for YMCA Members and $40/month for nonmembers and each session is limited to 12 participants. This program launch was made possible through a Good Deeds Grant through the Community Foundation of Wabash County which allowed the YMCA to purchase the certification through Ohio Health, train instructors, and purchase the special equipment necessary for this new program.

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Masons help Shop With a Cop: Hanna Masonic Lodge No.61 provided a check to Shop with a cop tonight. Fraternal Order of Police No.83 member Officer Aaron Snover accepts a check from Trustee James Crandall (left) and Frank Nordman. Photo provided

Wabash Musicale meets in Roann Article provided

Wabash Musicale met Nov. 26 at the Roann United Methodist Church with 21 members and two guests present. President Carolyn Eppley welcomed the ladies and turned the meeting over to chairperson Sheri Shanks. Kae Gifford sang “When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain,” a popular song published in 1931 and made famous by Kate Smith. She was accompanied by Eileen Dye. Peggy Coppler played “Voluntary,” an organ piece by Jennie Allatt written in the 1870s. Judy Ward performed “America the Beautiful” on the piano, with lyrics by Katharine Lee Bates, music by Samuel A. Ward, and arranged by Fred Bock. Kris Stephens, accompanied by Emily France, sang “Climb Every Mountain,” from the 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music.” Emily France played “Gather Us In” by Marty Haugen. She next accompa-

nied Kris Stephens who sang “Summertime” from the opera “Porgy and Bess” written by George and Ira Gershwin. “God Bless America,” written by Irving Berlin during World War I in 1918 and revised in 1938, became the signature song of Kate Smith and was played by Judy Ward. Kae Gifford and Sheri Shanks sang “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert and John Denver. It became Denver’s most popular song. Carolyn Eppley accompanied. Emily France followed with “Joy” by George Winston. Peggy Coppler played “Loud Organ Voluntary” by Manuel Emilio. Kris Stephens ended the program with “Go Tell It on the Mountain” compiled by John Wesley Work Jr. and arranged by Robert Sterling. Emily France accompanied. A short business meeting followed. Carolyn Eppley introduced new member Muriel Morrison. Refreshments were served.

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Food distribution planned Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana will provide food for families in need at a tailgate distribution from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, at the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center, 239 Bond St., Wabash. Participants must enter the drivethrough line from the Hill Street entrance of the city park. The distribution is while supplies last, and there is a limit of three families per vehicle.

From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University is in the midst of adding, adjusting and redesigning programs, allowing it to better align its offerings with what students and employers say they want. This process includes plans to phase out several majors with low enrollment – public relations, economics, physics, engineering science, modern languages and secondary education mathematics.

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Students already enrolled in those programs will be able to graduate with those majors and minors, and all current students will have until the end of this academic year to declare those majors or minors and finish them through Manchester. Of Manchester’s 1,078 undergraduate students, the total enrollment in the majors being phased out is 25. As the University looks to phase out those programs with low enrollment, it is also adding and changing other programs. A data science major will start this fall, for example, and faculty are working to redesign the Spanish, sociology and mathematics majors with added emphasis on practical applications. “Adding new programs and strengthening existing ones helps us prepare students for good jobs or graduate school as soon as they graduate,” said Manchester President Dave McFadden. “For example, we are developing a bachelor’s degree in nursing as well as a master’s degree in nutrition and nutrigenomics. This fall we

“If we make wise decisions now, the future is bright.” — MU President Dave McFadden launched a 3+1 Master of Accountancy, which allows a student to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in four years.” The pivot toward courses with strong potential, including the health sciences, is intentional. “We are investing in programs that have the potential to grow,” McFadden said. “That means reinventing some existing majors and ultimately phasing out others.” In late October, Manchester announced that two faculty positions were scheduled for elimination at the end of this academic year and three will end at the close of the 2020-21 academic year. No specific announcements were made about program changes then, in large part because Manchester has been taking a measured approach to figuring out how to best shift toward programs that prospective students want and strengthen existing

programs that are doing well or have greater potential. “Faculty identified other promising ideas during our program review this fall and we are actively exploring those possibilities together,” McFadden said. In coming months, the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and the full undergraduate faculty will make final decisions on plans announced today: The public relations major will be phased out, but MU will continue to offer a public relations minor. Those who wish to become public relations or marketing professionals would also be able to do so in the future through the existing communication studies or marketing major. The economics major and minor will be phased out, but classes in economics will continue. The middle school and secondary education mathematics major and minor are being phased out.

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A combined major in philosophy and religious studies is being created, and students currently majoring in one or the other will be able to graduate with that major. Religious studies can also be pursued as part of the psychology and religious practice major starting next fall. Separate minors in philosophy and religious studies will still be offered. Manchester will phase out the engineering science major and the physics major and minor. Physics classes will still be offered after that major is phased out. The modern languages major, as well as the French and German minors, will be phased out. The total enrollment in minors being phased out is 15. McFadden says the University remains focused on its mission: Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition. “The liberal arts remain fundamental to who we are,” McFadden said. “Faculty are redesigning our general education liberal arts curriculum to serve our students well at this time in history. We want it to be easier for students to have more than one major, for example, and to add minors. They will still receive a solid liberal arts foundation, and the additional majors and minors will make them more employable and more versatile as they move through their careers. “If we make wise decisions now, the future is bright,” McFadden said. “We have been evolving and changing since we started this noble endeavor in 1889. Over the years, students have changed, the economy has changed and technology has changed. We adapted to those changes and they made us stronger.”

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The Parsonage, next to the now torn down St. Peter’s church building, previously housed the Urbana Yoke Parish pastor before being sold. Photo provided.

The St. Peter’s church that was recently torn down in efforts to unify the Urbana Yoke Parish church members. Photo provided.

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2019, and the congregation had its first worship service in the newly renovated church on March 3, 2019. The St. Peter’s building was torn down in October, and the parsonage was sold in November. Kitty Baer pointed out that all of the work over the past few years has been an experience that no one will soon forget. “We had a blast remodeling. A lot of people came to help remodel and it was fun,” she said. “Speaking of all the work that was done, we “We still miss [St. Peter’s]. We loved that can’t thank Wendel and church. We all have lots and lots of history Scott Dawes enough. They invested over 3,100 in that church,” said Kitty Baer. hours throughout this. Coming to work on it every day for five and a half months,” she told The Paper. Although the completion of renovations was and is joyous for the members of the church, backlash was expected when they decided to tear down a place with so much history, a place that housed marriages, funerals, worship, baptisms and commitments. “As far as backlash, from church members, I think that has kind of taken care of itself,” said Troy Baer. Pastor Wade agreed. “When the committee presented their findings, everyone had a copy of all the research and numbers,” he said. “I don’t think that everyone was aware of the cost of maintaining two older buildings. And once everybody could see that information, everyone here at our church was pretty much on board. Our backFree admission, Suggested donation: $5.00 per family lash has come from outside the church, people who didn’t have access to the facts.” 6 CHOIRS INCLUDING: 6th & 7/8th Grade Choirs When asked what the plan was for the empty Treblemakers Women’s Choir plot of land, the pastor joked, “I’m hoping for Debonairs Men’s Chorus a Dairy Queen.” Symphonic Voices More seriously, Troy Baer said that the origiand the nal plan was to stone the plot for parking. SymphonAirs Swing Choir “We just aren’t sure what that parking would be for, so if someone were to approach us and FEATURING: Holiday favorites such as Frosty want to buy it, it is for sale, we just aren’t realthe Snowman, I’ll Be Home for ly confident that a property in Urbana like Christmas, Christmastime is that will sell, but we are keeping an open Here, as well as other seasonal mind.” music with a 148-voice finalé! Currently, the church is reflecting on the past two years and enjoying the decisions Director: Mark Nevil made that ultimately brought them all closer Accompanist: Judy Ward

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Grace Church, now the single home of the Urbana Yoke Parish church family. Photo provided.

Urbana church members now have one worship site continued from the front page to each other and God. “We still miss [St. Peter’s]. We loved that church. We all have lots and lots of history in that church,” said Kitty. “This is truly our church now, though, and I feel that.” During the month of December, Urbana Yoke Parish provides Christmas music prior to the start of worship played by Nancy Miller on piano and Janene Dawes on organ. They will also have a Candlelight Christmas Eve service at 10 p.m. on Dec. 24. Regular worship services are every Sunday morning at 9:30 followed by Sunday School classes offered at 10:45 a.m. To learn more about Urbana Yoke Parish, visit their website at urbanayokeparish.com, or visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/urbanayokeparish.

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Wabash’s Bryson Zapata (top photo) won the 170 pound weight class at the Wabash County Invitational.Southwood’s Luke Kirk (bottom photo) works to defeat a wrestler from South Bend Clay. Photos by Eric Christiansen

Wabash Apache wrestlers showing off their championship shirts are (from left) Bryson Zapata, Grant Carandate, Traydon Goodwin, Brayden Sickafus, Robert Barnett, Anthony Long, Ethan Higgins and Jared Brooks. Photo provided

Apaches wrestlers win 3rd straight county title Wabash went undefeated and boasted eight individual champions at the Wabash County Invitational Saturday, Dec. 7. The Apaches beat Northfield 64-12, Manchester 46-42, Southwood 64-15 among the county match ups. They also topped Northwestern 48-36 and Southern Wells 54-30. Winning individual titles for the Apaches were Jared Brooks (113), Ethan Higgins (120), Anthony Long (126), Robert Barnett (132), Brayden Sickafus (145), Traydon Goodwin (152), Grant Carandate (160) and Bryson Zapata (170). Northfield finished second among county schools with a 2-1 record be defeating Manchester 40-36 and Southwood 51-24, and losing to Wabash 64-

12. Manchester went 12 against the county teams defeating Southwood 63-13 and losing to Northfield 40-36, and to Wabash 46-22. The Squires defeated Blackford 6015 and South Bend Clay 59-24. The Squires had two county champions in Dylan Stroud (138) and Ashton Moore (195). Finishing 4-1 on the day for Manchester were Brock Casper (113), Jacob Caudill (170), and Trevor Dill (220). Southwood was 0-3 against the county schools and split its remaining matches with a 40-30 win over Blackford and a 39-24 loss to South Bend Clay. Southwood lost to Manchester 63-13, Northfield 51-24, and Wabash 64-18. Jackson Taylor (120) had Southwood’s

best result with a second place finish. Placing third were Elijah Staggs (132), Devin Danzy (138), Isaac King (152), Bryce Wyatt (182), and Micah Dale (285).

Seth Forsyth clinched Northfield’s team win over Manchester with a victory over Zach France in the 145 pound weight class Saturday. Photo by Eric Christiansen

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John Friend, 73 Vietnam veteran Aug. 7, 1946 – Dec. 7, 2019 John Edward Friend, 73, of Wabash, died at 9:10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born Aug. 7, 1946 in Jonesboro, Ark. to John Earl Friend and Ruby (Purnell) Thompson. John was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He retired from the U.S. Army, and served in Vietnam. He also worked at Wabash Metal Products. John attended the Christian Heritage Church. He enjoyed playing poker with the guys, fishing, playing golf, riding his motorcycle, and restoring his Chevy Nova. He is survived by three children, Tonya Friend (Gary Holt) House of Pleasant View, Tenn., John Edward Friend II of Bon Aqua, Tenn., and Harold (Michelle) Krieg of Lagro; four grandchildren, Cassie House of Ashland City, Tenn., Buster (Coco) Hines and Tyler Krieg, both of Greenbrier, Ark., and Kayla Krieg of Van Buren, Ark.; great-grandson, Noah Hines of Greenbrier, Ark., and two sisters, Wanda (Joe) Campbell of Wabash, and Diann Carson of Henderson, Tenn., and his longtime companion, Beverly Ann Adams of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ruben Friend and David Friend, and his sister, Louise Howard. Graveside services and burial will be 9:30 am Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at Friends Cemetery, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Friday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Preferred memorials are the Wabash V.F.W. Post 286 or the Animal Shelter of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for John may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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Miriam Alice Sites, 92, Roann, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Services were Tuesday,. Dec. 10 at the Mexico Church of the Brethren. Visitation was Monday. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, handled arrangements.

Robert E. “Bob” Garner, 67, Wabash, died Dec. 7, 2019. He was born April 23, 1952. Funeral services 11 a.m. Dec. 13, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Friday.

Northfield athletic director resigns Clint Davis, former athletic director at Northfield Junior Senior High School, has resigned following an arrest last month. “Clint Davis resigned and the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County School Board will act on the resignation at the school board meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10,” said Mike Keaffaber, superintendent of MSD of Wabash County. Davis was arrested in Grant County on suspicion of operating

a vehicle while intoxicated, with a prior conviction. He was released from Grant County Jail on a $1,205 bond. In April of 2018, Davis was arrested and charged for the same offense. Davis was the AD for NJSHS for four years, as well as the baseball coach during that time. Keaffaber told The Paper of Wabash County that the school corporation “wishes him the best in the future.”

Lincolnville landmark burns: Rubble is all that’s left of

the former Rife’s General Store in Lincolnville. The building burned down late Monday, Dec. 2. Firefighters from four departments responded to the fire at the structure, located at County Roads 600 E and 500 S. The building was constructed about 1916, according to the Wabash County Historian Facebook page. In later years the building housed Lincolnville USA, a restaurant and store. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Police & Fire reports Wabash Police Department Citations Dec. 2 Jared M. Eakright, 30, LaFontaine, cited for no taillights. Dec. 5 Bryan E. Carr, 34, cited for driving while suspended. Bookings Dec. 3 Thomas P. McCord, 29, Wabash, charged with contempt. Dec. 4 Agnes Hubbard, 36, Wabash, cited for failure to appear on counts of conversion and battery resulting in bodily injury. Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Citations Nov. 22 Valynnda K. Slack, 65, North Manchester, cited for seatbelt violation. Dennis A. Davis, 26, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Matthew C. Jones, 39, Fort Wayne, cited for seatbelt violation. Nicholas W.

Brinson, 30, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Kenneth W. Vinson, 37, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Corey L. Schnitz, 43, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Nov. 26 Jason G. Shelton, 47, Marion, cited for seatbelt violation. Michael V. Parr, 59, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Abigail N. Grossnickle, 23, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Shane E. Smith, 38, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Hayden P. Knee, 23, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Craig E. Niccum, 29, Wabash, cited for speed. Dec. 1 Marshall S. Haines, 20, Wabash, cited for speed. Dennis W. Ogden, 71, Hammond, cited for speed. Sara E. Wessels, 33, Wabash, cited for speed.

Fern E. Futrell, 60, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Tabitha S. Deatley, 27, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Kobe J. Hopkins, 18, Poneto, cited for speed. Dec. 2 Danielle B. Castle, 36, Wabash, cited for driving while suspended. Raymond L. Lester, Urbana, cited for seatbelt violation. Tyler J. Blocher, 22, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. AJ Long, 22, Rochester, cited for seatbelt violation. Coty K. Waldrom, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Michael A. Meredith, 39, Laketon, cited for seatbelt violation. Jonathan E. King, 20, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Allen L. Walters Jr., 21, Indianapolis, cited for seatbelt violation. Jessica M. Boggs, 34, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation.

Robert W. Spicer, 41, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Richard E. Piper, 85, LaFontaine, cited for seatbelt violation. Jeremy L. Landis, 36, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Mark E. Tucker, Amboy, cited for seatbelt violation. Thomas A. King, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Thomas L. Honeycutt, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Mark A. Hills, 61, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Mary L. Olson, 79, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. David E. Searles, 54, Columbus, Ohio, cited for seatbelt violation. David G. Pegg, 52, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Karen K. Halverson, 61, Wabash, cited for speed. Dec. 3 Shawn R. Coonrod, Monticello, cited for speed.

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Paul T. Groat, Toledo, Ohio, cited for speed. Carolyn J. Creasy, Flora, cited for seatbelt violation. Colton D. Creasy, Flora, cited for seatbelt violation. Dec. 4 Shimei Chun, 43, West Lafayette, cited for disregarding a stop sign. Accidents Dec. 1 At 5:56 p.m., a vehicle driven by Alexis M. Grossman, 32, North Manchester, collided with a deer on State Road 114 near State Road 15. North Manchester Citations Nov. 29 Daulton KC Stout, 19, Taswell, cited for speed. Todd M. Sorrell, 46, Leesburg, cited for expired vehicle registration and unreasonable speed. Dec. 3 Princess J. Graham, 20, Merrillville cited for disregarding an automatic traffic signal. Dec. 4 Emoni L.N. Shaw, 19, Detroit, Mich. cited for possession of marijuana. Ashlynn M. Chappell, 18, Indianapolis cited for possession of marijuana. Dec. 5 Julio C. Luevano, 39, North Manchester cited for license plate lamp violation. Arrests Nov. 28 Sergio Alanis, 23, Fort Worth, Texas, charged with operating while intoxicated. Nov. 29 Enrique Mata Jr., 18, Roann, arrested on warrant for failure to appear. Jose Cleto, 29, North Manchester arrested on warrant for possession of paraphernalia. Dec. 3 Konner M. Cripe, 19, Laketon, arrested on a warrant for domestic battery. Dec. 5 F e r n a n d o Hernandez-Dias, 31, North Manchester, charged with operating while never being

licensed. Dec. 6 Ethan P. Fletcher, 27, North Manchester, arrested on a warrant for carrying a handgun without a license. Fire Nov. 29 8:35 a.m., 1200 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist. 7:26 p.m., Wisteria Lane for medical assist. Dec. 1 9:37 p.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist. Dec. 2 8:32 a.m., 2100 block of East Street for a natural gas leak. 9:21 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. 11:15 a.m., 800 block of Thorn Street for a transformer fire. Dec. 4 11:49 a.m., 1100 block of State Road 114 West for medical assist. 2:54 p.m., 500 block of State Road 13 East for medical assist. 3:17 p.m., units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township Fire D e p a r t m e n t s responded to an alarm in the 600 block of East College Avenue. Dec. 5 1:19 p.m., 500 block of North Washington Street for medical assist. 4:46 p.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist. 6:27 p.m., 1000 block of East Street for an alarm. Land Transfers Stephanie D. Sisco to James A. Sisco, quitclaim deed. Penny I. Moore to James F. Moore, quitclaim deed. David A. Waas and Rebecca B. Waas to Elizabeth Waas, quitclaim deed. Scott Albert Smith, Stacy Leonda Smith and Scott Albert Smith and Stacy Leonda Smith Joint Revocable Trust to Scott Albert Smith, quitclaim deed. Michael F. Loschiavo and Linda E. Loschiavo to Preston W. Miracle and Linda S. Miracle,

warranty deed. TNE Farms LLC to Gary George Treska II and Kimberly K. Treska, warranty deed. Mark S. Ford and Mark S. Ford 2012 Amended and Restated Revocable Trust to Melissa R. Ford, trust deed. Tyler G. McKitrick to Scott McKitrick, quitclaim deed. Donald J. Sears to Heather N. Jessee, warranty deed. Tim Rose and Chris Roase to Connor Hobbs, warranty deed. Carol A. Haupert to Stacy L. Smith, warranty deed. RB LLC to Betty L. Lankford and Karen S. Shearer, warranty deed. David R. Metz and Suzanne Metz to David R. Metz, Suzanne Metz and Steven Metz, quitclaim deed. Larry Blocher, Loretta Blocher and L and L Blocher Joint Revocable Trust to Tyler S. Blocher and Morgan K. Blocher, trust deed. Sheboygan Homes LLC to Margaret Heine, warranty deed. Evangelical United Church of Evangelical and Lutheran (German) Reformed Church of Urbana Wabash County and Urbana Yoke Parish Church to Tyler L. Handrich, warranty deed. Keith D. Herrmann and Joetta Herrmann to Douglas McNeiley, warranty deed. Andy K. Kiarie and Alaura Z. Case to John Clayton Ellet, quitclaim deed. Marriage License Eric Sears, 25 and Jennifer Wells, 36. Sarah Kathryn Hawkins, 35, and Jeremy Loren Rusk, 33. Building Permits For the week of Dec. 1, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Cheryl McDaniel for pole barn addition. Randall Straka for pole barn addition.

By The Paper staff FFW Corporation and Crossroads Bank have announced the appointment of Gary Larson to their Board of Directors. “We are very excited to have Gary join us as a director. His business background and financial experience will be valuable additions to the Board of Directors,” board chair Dan Ford said. “He will serve on the Audit Committee and I look forward to the expertise Gary will

bring to our organization.” Larson currently serves as CFO & Corporate Secretary of The Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. In his role at Ford, he is responsible for financial reporting, treasury operations, risk management, internal audit, corporate development and a variety of corporate and shareholder matters. Throughout his career, Mr. Larson has held a variety of management positions at

Dover Corporation, H i l l e n b r a n d Industries, United Technologies and PricewaterhouseCoop ers. He is a 1982 graduate of Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss. and is a Certified Public Accountant. In addition to a member of the board of directors of Ford Meter Box, Larson also sits on the boards of The ARC of Wabash County and Grow Wabash County, and also serves as Treasurer for Grow

Wabash County. He and his wife, Nan, reside in rural Miami County and have four grown children. “I’m so pleased to welcome Gary to our Board of Directors,” Crossroads President and CEO Roger K. Cromer said. “Gary’s extensive finance background will provide our board great insight and value for our shareholders.” Crossroads Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of FFW Corporation.

Students to present ‘The Crucible’ This weekend Northfield drama club will be presenting “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. The show features students from Northfield, Southwood, Wabash, Saint Bernard, as well as homeschoolers. The show is at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday night at the Northfield High School auditorium. Admission is $5. The students have been working diligently to learn this classic piece of American literature. It is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during 1692–93. The play was first performed at the Martin Beck Theatre on Broadway on January 22, 1953, starring E. G. Marshall, Beatrice Straight and Madeleine Sherwood. The production won the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play

Sophie Trusty and Cage Dubois portraying Elizabeth and John Proctor in the Northfield production of “The Crucible.” Photo provided

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Roann UMW help decorate church Roann United Methodist Women had their November meeting on Nov. 20. The evening was spent “Hanging of the Greens”. An elegant Christmas tree was put up in the sanctuary and the fellowship hall looks very festive for the annual Christmas party. Their next business meeting will be Jan. 8, 2020 at 7 p.m. ROANN HER-

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ITAGE GROUP will be meeting Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall.

ROANN WINTER MARKET was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who participated and visited our great little town! PASTOR ROB MACE of the Roann First Brethren Church will continue his series on God’s promise of a sign (Messiah) on Dec. 15. They worship Sunday morning at 10 a.m. at 240 W. Allen St. in Roann. Everyone is welcome. Merry Christmas and the best of New Year. ROANN UNITED METHODIST Church will celebrate the third Sunday of Advent on Dec. 15. Pastor Wayne’s sermon will be from Luke 1:26-38 titled “The gift of Joy.” Mr. & Mrs. Harlow Stephenson will be greeters and Cliff Gardner is Worship Leader. The pianist and organist are Kathie Grandstaff and Connie Doud. Service starts at 9 a.m. They are located at the corner of Adams and Arnold. OUR PRAYERS GO out to the family of Berneda Stinson. Berneda passed away on Dec. 1. She was 98 years young. Also, we send out our condo-

lences to Rod Winters’ family as Rod also went to be with his Lord on Dec. 2. Pray for these families during this time of loss. CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Dec. 11 – Mr. & Mrs. Thurman Spears; Dec. 12 – Mr. & Mrs. Ron Shaw and Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bogner; Dec. 17 – Mr. & Mrs. Roger Flitcraft. CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 11 – Jessica Houlihan, Rick Morris, Marissa Birk and Phillip Draper; Dec. 12 – Grace Krom and Chip Van Buskirk; Dec. 13 – Andrew Hawkins, Bruce Shaw, Steve Foust and Alice Eller; Dec. 14 – Madeline Cordes, Valerie Doud and Tara Lynn; Dec. 15 – Jennifer McColley and Jane Whitney; Dec. 17 – Troy Wardwell. I CAN BE reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am to 1:00pm. Also by phone – 765833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10:00am to appear in the next weeks paper.

Salamonie to host crafting workshop If you’re looking for a unique holiday gift, the Fairy House Workshop is for you. It will be held Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at Salamonie Lake’s interpretive / nature

center. During this 2-hour workshop, participants will create a miniature forest world. Cost is $5 per person payable day of event. Materials provided with extra materials available for purchase. Advanced registration is required, 260468-2127. Limited space available. Suggested age is 10 and above, those under 18 with accompanying adult. The Nature Art Designs activities are made possible with support by the Indiana Arts Commission and the Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. The Salamonie Interpretive Center is located at Salamonie Lake, 3691 New Holland Rd., Andrews, IN 46702.

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VETERANS’ MEMORIAL BRICKS The Veterans’ Organization is selling 8” x 8” bricks to be placed at the memorial. Anyone may purchase a brick to honor a love one or veteran you would like to honor. The cost of the engraved brick is $75 Name:_________________________________

Suggested format: John Doe

Branch of Service:________________________

US Army

Area served & years: _____________________

Vietnam ‘65-67’

Checks should be made payable to Hoosiers Helping Heroes. On the memo line write LaFontaine Veterans’ Memorial. Mail check and form to Jerry Wilson at 6780 E St. rd. 218 LaFontaine IN 46940

Mississinewa band plans holiday concert

Mississinewa Valley Band will present its final concert of the year “Yuletide Spectacular” on Tuesday Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Phillippe Auditorium on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University. Performing on the program will be the Mississinewa Valley Concert Band and the Mississinewa Valley Swing Band. Some of the selections by the concert band will be: “Secret Agent Santa”, “Irving Berlin’s Christmas”, “Holiday Flutecake”, “Christmas from the ‘50s, and of course, Sleigh Ride. The band will have as guest vocal soloist Regan Reese. There is no charge for admission. GREAT IDEA TO remember a family member or a friend who served our wonderful country to keep us FREE, you may purchase a brick. These are placed at on the lawn of LaFontaine Community Building. Why not stop by and see this wonderful memorial for all of our veterans. Christmas is coming and what a wonderful way to honor a veteran, then with a brick with his name branch of service. SANTA BREAKFAST will be on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 7:30 – 10 a.m. Santa arrives at 9 a.m. at the LaFontaine Community Building. Santa arrives at 9 a.m. Proceeds will go to the United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Please bring canned, boxed or paper products for their food pantry. This is a Free Will

donation for your breakfast with the menu being: sausage gravy, biscuits, scramble eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice, milk, and coffee. LaFontaine Lions ask you to come an support your local food pantry for the Liberty Township and the Town of LaFontaine. VETRANS will have a guest speaker at their 9:00 a.m. meeting on Dec. 13 will be Tim Roberts, former sheriff of Wabash County. All

veterans are welcome to come. This is at the LaFontaine Community Building Lion Room. AVA FREEMAN is the Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School Knight of the Week. She is a seventh grader at Southwood. Ava’s favorite teacher is Miss Loschiavo and she loves a cheese burger for lunch at school! Ava is also super excited for Christmas! LAFONTAINE LITERARY CLUB will meet for their Christmas luncheon at the Hostess House on Dec. 12 at noon. LAFONTAINE LIONS will be hosting 25 G DG Mary Klempay and the Somerset Lions Club on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. SOMERSET LIONS Club will have its annual breakfast with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 14, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Breakfast will consist of pancakes, sausage gravy and biscuits with drinks for a free will offering. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 8:30 with a goody bag for all children. Heather Amos will be here with her talented staff to help the children decorate cookies. The proceeds will be used by the Lions to benefit the community. Each of the past two years there have had about 90 adults and children attend. It is a great time to meet some of the members of the Somerset area. WORDS OF WISDOM “One of the greatest motivations for forgiveness is knowing that it’s you who will be the primary beneficiary when you do it. Forgiveness is for you.” Barbara J Hunt - Forgiveness Made Easy. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Nick & Crystal Jacobson Dec. 16, Josh and Amy Cortez Dec. 17, Jan and Sandy Bachman Dec. 18 HAPPY BIRTHDAY , D.J. Boyd Dec. 12, Josh Cortez Dec. 13, Meghan Brane, Ashton Steele Dec. 14, Janet Dailey Dec. 15, Laura Eppley Dec. 16 Denise Bachman, Jeanna Friedersdorf Dec. 17, Katie Branble, Bill Hogge Sr., Peggy Wilson Dec. 18, Stan Cox Dec. 19 SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940.

Laketon Auxiliary to host dinner Laketon American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a dinner at the Bluebird Café on Friday, Dec. 13 serving from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Choice of fish, shrimp, beef & noodles, or beef Manhattans. Choice of three potatoes, salad, and drink. Cost is $8. Home-made pie, $2. Carry-outs available. Call 260-3060162 Bluebird Cafe! 85 HOPE CLINIC: The clinic located at the Town Life Center, 603 Bond Street, N. Manchester. Office hours will be every Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. for client interviews, donation drop offs and general information. Clinic hours are by appointment only on the first and third Tuesday of each month. You may contact the North Manchester office at 260-306-8309 or email nmdirector@85hope.org for appointments or information. GARBER-SIM-

MONS SENIOR CENTER serves older adults in North Manchester and surrounding areas. A United Fund agency located at Suite 6 in the Town Life Center, Seventh and Bond, (260) 9820535. Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for coffee, tea, and conversation from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday: Game Day and Wii bowling. Tuesday: Blood Pressure, 8:15-9 a.m.; Stretch & Flex, 9 a.m. Thursday: Yoga and Brain Gym, 9 a.m. Friday: Bingo, 9 a.m. $2. Walk the Gym: Weekdays 8 a.m. noon THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 N. 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, blan(continued on page 6B)

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Virtuous Vanilla Extract

Vanilla Virtues

Known as one of the most favored flavors in the world, vanilla is not a spice easily had. After being carefully cultivated, fresh bean pods have to be scalded then fermented before they can be dried and aged for three months to achieve their extraordinary flavor that is truly a gift from God! Used first as a medicinal, which included anything from a stomach ulcer to sedation, vanilla has since been used to treat intestinal gas and fever, hysteria, and has served as an aromatic stimulant and aphrodisiac. Earthy, aromatic, exotic and erotic, Madagascar has long been lauded as the prime source for vanilla. Helping to uphold Madagascar's vanilla valued reputation is oldest and largest exporter in Antalaha, Madagascar - The Madagascar Vanilla Company (MVC), a now fourth generation company commit-

Prep Time:5 minutes; Rest Time: 1 month. 6-8 Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans* 1 pint bottle (1.5 cups) of highquality vodka (top-shelf)** 1 pint-size glass container with tight-fitting lid/cap Using a knife and a cutting board, slit vanilla beans lengthwise to expose inner seed chamber. Place cut beans into glass container. Once all beans are in, fill container with the vodka until completely filled. Close container and cover with a towel or sock to prevent light from penetrating. Place container on the top of refrigerator if possible and let marinate for at least 1-2 months before using, discarding beans. *=Grade A beans are longer and moist, but Grade B beans while less pretty, are less expensive and usually recommended for making extract, so if you’re trying to cut back on cost, definitely go with B grade! **=On average, most recommend using approximately 4 to 6 beans per cup of alcohol.

Vanilla Bourbon Prep Time: 5 minutes; Rest Time; 1 month. 2 whole Bourbon Vanilla beans 1 cup good bourbon Split vanilla beans lengthwise then place in a covered jar. Pour Bourbon over vanilla beans, cover, and store for a month or two before using. Discard beans before using.

Vanilla Heat Ready in: 3 minutes; Serves: 1. 3/4 cup half & half 2 teaspoons sugar or sweetener 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract whipped cream topping, optional cinnamon, optional Heat milk to just below boiling point, approximately 1 1/2 minutes in microwave safe measuring cup. Stir in sugar or sweetener then vanilla. Garnish with whipped topping and cinnamon, if desired. Serve immediately.

ted to the preservation of quality, taste and surety of excellence in all the Madagascar vanilla products. “MVC focuses great attention on education and instruction on vanilla care and preparation to ensure that we will continue to produce a most excellent vanilla,” said MVC spokesperson, Chris Rosenkrans. “We choose to maintain that commitment, which is vital to producing a high-quality vanilla.” Sending about 150-200 tons of vanilla to the world's spice and flavor markets every year, MVC is currently transitioning to expand into the direct-to-consumer market, providing everyone the ability to purchase their prime Madagascar products directly, which have historically

been sold exclusively to importers and distributors WOW! “We are just beginning to make our name known to consumers,” Rosenkrans stated, noting craft beer industries in both Japan and the USA helping to motivate them, and also the growing vanilla market which, as he stated, “Is becoming riddled with confusing predatory prices, purveyors, promotions and an epidemic of disinformation.” Since this market can harbor sketchy, ersatz vanilla, it is best to buy from only trusted sources. A very versatile spice that can run its flavor through savory to sweet and even hot and cold things to drink, vanilla is one of the favorite flavors of the Christmas holidays, too! The smartest thing to do with vanilla is to make your own extract so you know exactly what’s in it. I use nothing but top-shelf ingredients – Madagascar vanilla beans and Ketel One – because if you want an “off-the-charts” vanilla, you cannot go cheap! Here now are some aromatic ways to indulge in vanilla’s virtues - ENJOY! Find out more about Madagascar vanilla at madagascarvanillacompany.com.

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Salamonie to host senior luncheon The monthly Salamonie Senior Luncheon will be at noon Monday, Jan. 6, at the Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center. Anyone age 50 or older is welcome to attend. An Indiana history movie is planned after the meal. The program begins with a carryin meal at noon.

Potato soup will be provided. Guests should bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation will be accepted. Reservations may be made by calling 260-468-2127. Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is at 3691 New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.

NM news...cont. from Pg. 3B kets, 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

Reservoirs to host Jan. 1 hikes

from 1 to 4 p.m. FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street.

Eagles perch in trees near Mississinewa Lake. Photo provided

Mississinewa to host Sunrise Eagles Watch Greet the morning with bald eagles at Mississinewa Lake’s annual Sunrise Eagle Watch on Jan. 18. Meet at Mississinewa’s Miami State Recreation Area (SRA) boat launch at 6:30 a.m. to caravan to the largest docu-

mented bald eagle roost in Indiana. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars, cameras, and spotting scopes. After the eagle watch, have breakfast with birds from Salamonie Raptor Center back at Miami

SRA for a free-will donation at 9 a.m. Registration is required by calling 260-468-2127. Accessible parking available at the roost, please make requests during registration. Mississinewa Lake is at 4673 S. 625 E., Peru, 46970.

Officials at Salamonie and Mississinewa lakes plan to host a First Day Hike to start the new year on Jan. 1. Join Upper Wabash Interpretive Services’ staff for a First Day Hike on Jan. 1 at 10:30 a.m. at Salamonie Lake. An evening stroll is planned at Mississinewa. Join the staff for a 5:30 p.m. hike. For those attending the Salamonie hike, meet at the interpretive center for a onehour stroll through the woods along the moderate Tree Trail. Dress for the weather. Families and friendly dogs on leashes welcome. Upper Wabash

Interpretive Services is at 3691 New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702. Those attending the Mississinewa hike should m\Meet at Moswa Trailhead at Bostwick Pond located within Miami SRA and meander through the woods along the Moswa Trail. Plan to be on the trail an hour with S’mores served around a cozy fire afterwards. Dress for the weather. Families and friendly dogs on leashes welcome. Mississinewa Lake is at 4673 S. 625E. Peru, 46970. Advance registration for either walk is requested by calling 260-468-2127.

Lightwire Theatre to perform at Honeywell Lightwire Theatre, an electroluminescent theater production will be on the Ford Theater Stage at The Honeywell Center on Friday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Lightwire Theatre, semi-finalists from NBC’s America’s Got

Talent will perform “A Very Electric Christmas,” a show that combines theater and technology to bring stories to life in complete darkness. This show tells the story of “Max,” a young bird making his way south for the winter with his family. After he accidentally ends up at the North Pole, his adventure begins as he encounters “caroling worms,” “dancing poinsettias,” “nutcracker soldiers,” “mischievous mice,” and an “evil Rat King.” Tickets for this show are available for

purchase online at honeywellcenter.org/

very-electric-christmas or by calling the

Honeywell Foundation box office at 260-563-1102. Ticket prices include $10, $18, and $35. This performance is sponsored by Vernon Health & Rehabilitation, and welcomed by Z 92.5. Show night dining for this performance is available for purchase. The Honeywell Center Lighting Box Boom Suites (Box Suites) are available for purchase for this performance. For more information on the Box Suites, contact Cody Lee at clee@honeywellfoundation.org or by calling 260.274.1424.

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Lagro to host dinner for senior citizens Dec. 12

The Lagro Senior Citizen Dinner will be Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. This event will take place at the Lagro Community Building. You can call 260-782-2451 for more information and reserve your spot. UPCOMING EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISSISSINEWA: Salamonie’s Preschool Program will be “The Wonders of Winter” on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Preschool age children (ages 2-5) and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool. The class will be offered from 10-11:30 a.m. and again from 12:30-2 p.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center in Lost Bridge West SRA. Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s education, including a story, Yoga, building a craft, social interaction and time outdoors, always with a nature-related theme. The program fee is $2 per child. Advance registration is appreciated and can be accomplished by calling the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-4582127. Join Master Gardner Sharon Laupp for the Nature Art Series Program “Fairy House Workshop” on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Salamonie Interpretive Nature Center. You will be able to create your own miniature forest world. The cost of this event is $5 per participant. This program is for ages 10 and up, under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Advanced registration is requested and can be accomplished by calling 260-4582127. “First Day Hike” to take place at Salamonie Lake on Wednesday, Jan. 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet at the Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center to start the first day of the year with a bit of fresh air to Hike the Tree Trail. Mississinewa Lake will have their “First Day Hike” on Wednesday, Jan 1. Watch for upcoming details.

Seniors 50 and over are invited to attend the Monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon

followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. The program “Everglades of the North” will be presented on Monday, Jan. 6. Documentary will reveal the diverse ecology, illustrate the astonishing history, and explores the controversial saga of the Grand Kankakee Marsh. You will learn how this marshland of nearly a million acres was almost completely destroyed but is now being slowly and partially restored. A main dish of potato soup will be provided. Attendees should

plan to bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish will be accepted. To register or for more information call the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State

Park. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. The Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260-4682127. Some of the activities at the Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center are: wildlife viewing area, interactive reservoir exhibits, natural and cultural history dis-

plays, a children’s room, the Salamonie Raptor Center featuring live birds of prey. LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. ANNUAL KIDS KLUB CHRISTMAS PROGRAM to take place Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Lagro United Methodist Church. The Lagro community, friends and family are all invited. The program will start in the sanctuary with the children performing in the Kids Klub Christmas Program

at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for pizza following the program. DECEMBER BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Melvin Harrell, Dec. 4; Brad Frieden and Briona Strickler, Dec. 10; Ben Speicher, Dec. 19; Noell Gottschalk, Dec. 25; Kristina Burns, Dec. 30. Happy birthday to all! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBER TO: Bill and Sharon Miller, Dec. 24; Doug and Barbara Chopson, Dec. 26. Congratulations (cont. on page 10B)

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everyone! THE LAGRO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH invites the public to join them for worship services. The church is located at 1100 Main Street in Lagro. Worship services, with Pastor Rick Borgman, begins at 9 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages following at 10 a.m. Kids Klub is held at the church each Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m.

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Urbana Lions have Chrismtas party Cathedral in Roann. This Urbana Lions had a will take place on Tuesday Christmas party on Dec. 9 Dec. 17 at 11:30 a.m. Hilda at Lion Ronnie and Shirley Wilcox will be the hostess. Anderson’s home. The It’s Share the Warmth Christmas dinner was promonth at the Lighthouse vided by the Andersons. Mission. They are asking After the meal there was a for donations of hats, white elephant exchange scarves, mittens-gloves and with lots of comments and socks (new or laughter followused). As always ing some of the there is a need items the memfor peanut butter bers had brought (18-32 oz.) and in as white elejelly (18-32 oz.) phants gifts. There will be a Some were very box in the chime unique. Everyone room for your enjoyed the feldonations. lowship, food, ECHOS gifts and fun. Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell Racing: is fast Urbana Yoke 260-774-3665 approaching. Parish: pinkynova71@ This activity is Thursday, Dec. 12, hotmail.com for all kids ages will be a pizza 7-18. ECHO party for boys at (Electric Car H-O Lauer Cottage at Scale) racing will start Whites. The Sunday School their engines on Jan. 11, Christmas Program will be 2020, at 2 p.m. at the Urbana on Sunday, Dec. 22 during the worship service. Lion/Community Building. Christmas Eve Service will Participantws will be drag be held Tuesday, Dec. 24, at racing just like the NHRA 10 p.m. Bible Study Sunday does. evening at 6 p.m. This activity is sponsored Women’s Guild will have by The Urbana Lions Club a luncheon at The Little and there is no cost to kids

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Gardening gifts that'll get two green thumbs up By Leesa Metzger

Do you have a gardener on your gift list this year? I’ve got a list of gift ideas that any gardening enthusiast with really dig this year! Gardening season might be the furthest thing from your mind when you’re shopping for Christmas presents. After all, it’s cold out there! But for many of your friends and family, spring is their absolute favorite time of year—and goes hand in hand with their most beloved hobbies too: planting, pruning and potting. This year, I encourage you to support the Earth-loving people in your life with one of our picks for

Leesa Metzger the best gardening gifts that can be found right here in Wabash County in North Manchester! Shop local this season for the gardener or outdoorsman in your life. With spring just around the corner, your resident plant lady (or gentleman!) is sure to appreciate your forward-think-

ing gesture! Best of all though is the fact that you won’t have to do a ton of work to bring affordable present ideas to life. These freshly picked gifts for gardeners include everything from accessories and décor to tools and more, all of which are guaranteed to get two green thumbs up. From a country store birdfeeder that’s as delightful as it is useful, to seed packets that’ll help her or him keep their ducks in a row (or rather, their rows in a row!), there’s a special, meaningful gift here for just about everyone on your list. The best one-stopshop for local garden gifts is a visit to

Metzger Landscaping’s Garden Center located on State Road 13. The most wellstocked garden center and nursery in Wabash county offers decorative bird baths, gardening trowels and Corona brand pruners, soy wax scented candles, mosaic gazing balls, gardening gloves, seed packets, and all kinds of decorative porch and patio items. Is the list a bit too overwhelming? Stop by or call over the phone for a gift certificate for your favorite gardener to use for anything in the nursery when springtime rolls back around. Your gardener can use the gift certificate to pur-

chase annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, or even landscape services once things warm up! For the best selection around for birdhouses, birdfeeders and an array of custom birdseed mixes check out Allen Feeds located in the heart of Manchester on State Road 114. No matter what bird your gardener is trying to attract to their garden, the folks at Allen Feeds will have the feeder and birdseed mix you’ll be looking for. The Hardware in North Manchester carries Stihl brand power tools that any gardener or outdoorsman would love to find under the tree on Christmas morn-

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last for days and days. Request evergreen arrangements that will brighten anyone’s festivities and tend to last throughout the entire holiday! A former horticulture and botany teacher and owner of Metzger Landscaping & Design, LLC in North Manchester, Leesa Metzger answers reader’s questions about gardening and landscaping. To send a question for Ask the Landscaper, contact Metzger Landscaping at 260-982-4282, visit www.metzgerlan dscaping.com to send a question, or find us on Facebook.

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USDA to begin CRP signup on Dec. 9 From the USDA Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is opening signup for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) on Dec. 9. The deadline for agricultural producers to sign up for general CRP is February 28, 2020, while signup for

continuous CRP is ongoing. Farmers and ranchers who enroll in CRP receive a yearly rental payment for voluntarily establishing long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees (known as “covers”) to control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally pro-

ductive agricultural lands. “The Conservation Reserve Program is one of our nation’s largest conservation endeavors and a critical tool to help producers better manage their operations while conserving natural resources,” Secretary Perdue said. “The program marks its 35-year anniversary in 2020, and we’re hoping to

see one of our largest signups in many years.” CRP has 22 million acres enrolled, but the 2018 Farm Bill lifted the cap to 27 million acres. This means farmers and ranchers have a chance to enroll in CRP for the first time or continue their participation for another term. Signed into law in 1985, CRP is one of

the largest privatelands conservation programs in the U.S. The program was originally primarily intended to control soil erosion and potentially stabilize commodity prices by taking marginal lands out of production. This Farm Bill program has evolved over the years, providing a variety of conservation and economic benefits from

coast to coast. CRP has: Prevented more than 9 billion tons of soil from eroding, enough soil to fill 600 million dump trucks; Reduced nitrogen and phosphorous runoff relative to annually tilled cropland by 95 and 85 percent respectively; Sequestered an annual average of 49 million tons of greenhouse gases, equal to taking 9 million cars off the road; Created more than 3 million acres of restored wetlands while protecting more than 175,000 stream miles with riparian forest and grass buffers, enough to go around the world 7 times; and Benefited bees and other pollinators and increased populations of ducks, pheasants, turkey, bobwhite quail, prairie chickens, grasshopper sparrows and many other birds By enrolling in CRP, producers are improving water quality, reducing soil erosion, and restoring habitat for wildlife. This in turn spurs hunting, fishing, recreation, tourism, and other economic development across rural America. CRP Enrollment Options General Signup CRP general signup will be held annually. The competitive general signup will now include increased opportunities for enrollment of wildlife habitat through the State Acres For Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) initiative. Continuous Signup While some practices under SAFE will remain available through continuous signup, CRP continuous signup will focus primarily on water quality within the Clean Lakes, Estuaries, and Rivers (CLEAR) Initiative. The 2018 Farm Bill prioritizes water quality practices such as contour grass strips, filter strips, riparian buffers, wetlands and a new prairie strip. USDA will also be working with Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) partners to relaunch CREP continuous

options in each state under new statutory provisions. CREP will continue to target high-priority local, state or regional conservation concerns. Grasslands Signups CRP Grasslands signup helps landowners and operators protect grassland, including rangeland, and pastureland and certain other lands while maintaining the areas as grazing lands. A separate CRP Grasslands signup will be offered each year following general signup. The sign-up period for CRP Grasslands in 2020 runs from March 16, 2020 to May 15, 2020. Pilot Programs Later in 2020, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will roll out pilot programs within CRP: CLEAR 30, which allows contracts expiring with CLEAR practices to be reenrolled in 30-year contracts and in the Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP) in the prairie pothole region. More information on these programs will be announced in the new year. Land Transition The CRP Transition Incentives Program (TIP) is an option for producers interested in transitioning land to a beginning farmer or rancher or a member of a socially disadvantaged group to return land to production for sustainable grazing or crop production. CRP contract holders no longer need to be a retired or retiring owner or operator to transition their land. TIP participants may have a lease less than five years with an option to purchase, and they have two years before the end of the CRP contract to make conservation and land improvements. Previously Expired Land Land enrolled in CRP under a 15-year contract that expired in September 2017, 2018 or 2019, may be eligible for enrollment if there was no opportunity for reenrollment and the practice under the expired contract has been maintained.