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Night to Shine: Wabash County residents with special needs attend prom

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com

Scenes from the Night to Shine, a prom event put on by Bachelor Creek Church of Christ for people with special needs. Photos by Mandy Underwood.

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Northfield Jr.-Sr. High School was full of smiles, laughs, dancing and cheering on Friday, Feb. 7 during the Night to Shine event sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and put on by Bachelor Creek Church of Christ.

Night to Shine is a prom night for people with special needs, ages 14 and older.

This is a night where everything is all about the guests, from hair, makeup and shoe shining, to a red carpet with an audience cheering for each guest who gets announced before their redcarpet debut.

Also available for the guests was video games, karaoke, basketball, cornhole, dinner, limo rides around town, and of course a dance floor with a DJ and fun party lights.

Each gust had a buddy who spent the evening with them, ensuring the best time possible. There were other volunteers, from Bachelor Creek Church of Christ who served food, made sure the activities were running smoothly, and stood on either side of the red carpet, cheering and high-fiving each guest that walked down.

Overall, there were 138 guests and over 400 volunteers.

One volunteer, who requested to stay anonymous told The Paper of Wabash County said that ever since she found out about Night to Shine, she has wanted to volunteer.

“I love this. It’s such a nice thing for everyone,” she said. “I haven’t seen anyone tonight who isn’t totally excited, and I am excited for them, too.”

Janet Legesse, the Early Childhood Minister at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, and an integral part of Night to Shine told The Paper that this year’s event was a huge success.

“Night to Shine was an amazing experience where we saw not only Bachelor Creek, but the community come together to love on and celebrate people with special needs,” she said. “It was an unforgettable prom experience where we were able to celebrate the value of every life. It was a night when all guests are kings and queens of the prom. We loved getting the opportunity to change the narrative on how people with special needs are viewed. It is an event that we here at Bachelor Creek look forward to all year and are honored to put a Night to Shine on.”

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Local educators play host to visiting teachers from Brazil

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Two teachers from the southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sol in Brazil are visiting Wabash County and living with and learning from local teachers who will then make the trip to Brazil in June.

The Paper of Wabash County sat down with Mark Nevil and his exchange teacher, Odilnei Vieira, and Tammy Farlow and her exchange teacher, Denise Stroschön to learn about the experiences they have had while participating in this program.

The program, Bilateral Educator

Exchange, or BEE, began in 2019 when Indiana educator Jill Woerner connected with Roberta Pegoraro from Brazil to expand the hearts minds of teachers in both their home countries to better understand diversity and globalize education within their classrooms. BEE is a program by Global

Indiana and supported by Partners of the Americas.

Currently there are around 11 educators from each country participating.

Farlow, a foreign language teacher at Southwood High School is currently hosting Stroschön.

Stroschön is an engineer by trade but also teaches German

at a linguistics specialty school that teaches students from the ages of 13 to 55.

Nevil, the music teacher at Wabash High School is hosting Vieira, an English teacher.

During their visit, both Stroschön and Vieira experienced snow for the very first time.

“I’m like a child. I take a lot of pictures.

It’s beautiful,” said Stroschön.

“The funny thing is that a few days ago, we were walking around with no coats and she got a lot of pictures, so now she can make a lot of comparisons with scenes and landscapes with

Tammy Farlow (top photo, from left) and Denise Stroschön and Mark Nevil (bottom photo, at right) and Odilnei Vieira partner to learn about each other’s cultures and educational practices. Photos by Mandy Underwood.

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Blessings in a Backpack expands Wabash program

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The number of students served by the Wabash Blessings in a Backpack organization has grown substantially this school year.

The increase, according to Megan Henderson, Wabash County Program Coordinator, is because the local program started serving students at the Wabash Middle School.

Blessings in a Backpack is a nonprofit organization that feeds school children in the United States who currently are fed during the week on the federally funded Free and Reduced Meal Program and are at risk of going hungry on the weekends.

“Every single pre-K through sixth grade student who is food insecure and qualifies for free and reduced school lunch, every single student in Wabash County is now eligible to receive food,” Henderson told The Paper of Wabash County.

The Wabash program serves students in the Wabash City Schools and MSD of Wabash County districts. North Manchester has its own Blessings program to serve Manchester

Megan Henderson, Wabash County Blessings in a Backpack Program Coordinator, accepts a $1,000 donation from Wabash Elks Exalted Ruler Jana Slacian. The Elks received a grant through the Elks National Foundation to benefit Blessings and several other programs around Wabash County. Photo provided Community Schools.

Last week, volunteers in the Wabash program packed 529 bags for students in eight schools, including Emmanuel Christian, St. Bernard’s and the L.H. Carpenter Early Learning Center.

“In the last 20 weeks that we’ve been packing, ever Friday, total, we’ve served, 9,326 students meals,” she said.

“Our goal is to serve 32 school weeks this year. We’ve got 12 weeks left.”

Volunteers gather at Trinity Lutheran Church every Thursday evening to pack food to serve the students over the weekend, except on weeks when there are eLearning days scheduled on Fridays.

Those weeks, the

bags are packed on Wednesday evenings.

“There are about 10 items that we send with each student,” Henderson said.

“Last year, McClure’s Orchard out of Peru donated apples for three months, so that was a huge help. We always want to incorporate fresh fruit.

“Because we’ve added more students, we’re at about 30 or 40 more students per week than last year.

We’re really trying to get creative with monetary donations or, if families, individuals or organizations want to donate anything … we’ll take cups of mac and cheese, canned pasta, granola bars, gummies. They can always drop that food off when we pack on Continued on Page 4

Teacher exchange sunshine and then with snow,” said Farlow with a laugh.

Vieira says that he had fun making snow angels and having a snowball fight for the first time with his hosts.

When asked what some major differences were in the education setting, Stroschön said that the students here are much quieter and know how to get their work done.

“I love to see the students here. They come in and sit and they know how they have to be and they do their work.”

Farlow shared that her biggest takeaway from this experience is the fact that she has witnessed her students step up.

“I have been amazed at how much my students are willing to help someone who needs to make an adjustment,” she said.

“Whether it’s showing her something down the hallway or explain how to say something in English.

Seeing how the students want her to have a good experience I think is something that confirms to me that we are on the right path with what our students are building in regards to their character and a lot of other pieces that we can’t necessarily always teach them.”

Vieira said that one of the biggest differences he has witnessed is how the classes change, and

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“Sometimes change is more difficult as we get more comfortable with our day to day. I found that when I take the risk, the gain is always greater than the fear of taking that risk.”

— Mark Nevil Wabash High School teacher how long the school day is.

“At my school, the students all have their classrooms and the teachers switch between them for different times of the day. And we only have school for morning, afternoon, or evening.

Not all day like here.”

Both Nevil and Farlow spoke of the interesting way that each of them has been able to connect with their guests even though they are from different parts of the world.

Farlow and Stroschön both have family who has worked in the woodworking business, so they have been able to connect on that level.

Nevil and Vieira both have a love for music.

During their time in Indiana, the exchange teachers have toured Wabash, visited Indianapolis

Motor Speedway, the Indiana Statehouse done some shopping, and attended a Pacer’s basketball game, and have met many new people.

Nevil and Farlow will travel to Brazil from June 6-20 to stay with Stroschön and Vieira to be able to experience their culture and learn about their educational practices with financial help from the Wabash Community Foundation.

Nevil told The Paper that this experience has encouraged

him to try new things and that it is also an encouragement to the students who are witnessing this experience to be willing to step out of their comfort zones as well.

“Sometimes change is more difficult as we get more comfortable with our day to day,” said Nevil. “I found that when I take the risk, the gain is always greater than the fear of taking that risk.”

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Fundraiser planned for Riley Children’s Hospital “Fill the Wagon,” a fundraiser for pediatric cancer that will support Riley Children’s Hospital and its oncology program, is planned on Sunday, Feb. 23.

The event will begin at 5 p.m. at Wabash First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass St. Wabash. A pulled-pork dinner will be served. There will be a silent auction with many exclusive items and experiences available for bid.

Local families will share their personal experiences with cancer while at Riley. There will be other special events

throughout the night, but all in all, event coordinator Alyssa McKillip said, the night will leave an unforgettable impact on all that attend.

Tickets can be purchased at local county high schools, Wabash First United Methodist Church, Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, Friends Church, through direct message @fillthewagon on Instagram and at the door. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for kids ages 12 and under.

McKillip, a Northfield senior, is passionate

about pediatric cancer, as she aspires to become a pediatric oncologist herself.

A saddening amount of children are diagnosed with cancer each day, equating to over 15,000 child diagnoses per year, she said.

“Pediatric cancer is the leading cause in the death of children today, and it is time that we make a stand for it,” McKillip said.

Key Clubs in the local and surrounding areas are joining in to help support Riley kids by partici-

pating in several different service projects. Some of the projects include collecting toys and stuffed animals, board games, coloring and activity books and chemo care packages.

McKillip hopes these service project items will

Blessings Thursday nights at 5:30 at Trinity Lutheran.”

Some local businesses have events planned to help the Blessings program.

On Monday, Feb. 17, Goodfella’s Pizza is hosting “Make a Difference Monday.”

A percentage of the profits will be donated to Blessings.

On Thursday, Feb.

20, Tiny Threads in downtown Wabash is hosting “Tiny Acts of Kindness,” and Blessings will be the featured charity.

From 5 to 7:30 p.m., a percentage of the store’s profits will be donated to Blessings, and shoppers can also bring in canned pasta or mac and cheese and receive savings.

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bring a smile to the faces of the kids that receive them.

“They are fighting a horrible disease, and sometimes, it’s just nice to feel like someone else is fighting for you,” she said.

Each key club will have their completed service projects on display the night of the fundraiser.

Those who would like to make a donation, donate an item for the silent auction, or have questions about the event, should call 260-563-1837.

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“We’re just always so thankful,” Henderson said.

“Businesses have reached out to us.

Organizations, different businesses and volunteers and groups have come to pack. We average

about 20 people on a Thursday to come and pack. We’ve had a lot of people just pop in.”

Community support, she said, is a key in making the program successful.

“Looking ahead toward next school year, I’m a little nervous about providing still 10 items with our budget,” Henderson

said. “But, the community pulls through.”

Anyone interested in learning how to help Blessings, or for information on how to make donations, contact Henderson at blessedmeganh@gma il.com, or check out the Blessing’s Facebook page, Blessings in a Backpack – Wabash County.

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Anytime Fitness is under new ownership

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Last year, the Anytime Fitness of Wabash closed unexpectedly, but is now open again under new ownership.

Bridgette Harmon and Jeremy Gouvan have worked hard to better the fitness center so that they can help community members reach their fitness goals.

The couple has rearranged the fitness equipment and made some open spaces bigger to allow for more use.

“Every piece of equipment has been moved at least three times,” said Harman with a laugh.

Some added features include upcoming cardio and yoga classes, starting in March, and women’s self-defense classes that will happen 1-2 times a year, which will be free will donation, with proceeds going to a local charity.

Gouvan was born and raised in Wabash and attended Emmanuel Christian School. Harmon is also familiar with the area since she grew up not far, in Peru, attending Peru High School.

The couple met about three years ago when their sons were playing on the same basketball team.

“I saw her from across the gym and scoped her out,” he

said while smiling at Harmon.

Harmon also owns her own photography company, Harmon Photography.

“I’m definitely an entrepreneuer. I’ve only ever worked for myself,” she said.

“I love touching the lives of people through my photography, so having the gym is just another opportunity where I can help change peoples lives.”

Gouvan has and continues to work as a project manager at Superior Enterprises in Fort Wayne.

“We will both continue to work, and then we have a club manager that will take care of the dayto-day stuff, so we will be overseeing from

afar,” said Gouvan.

“But, one of us will try to be here every day checking on things and making sure that our patrons are happy.”

The club Manager is Wabash native, Kody Fuller.

Harmon told The Paper of Wabash County that their goal is to be as hands-on as possible.

“I’m excited to get my feet planted over here, and meet people within the community as well.”

Currently the enrollment fee is being waived for the first 100 members.

To find out more about what Anytime Fitness has to offer, or to get signed up as a member, contact the store by phone at 260-

New Anytime Fitness owners Jeremy Gouvan and Bridgette Harmon are now welcoming new members to the Wabash gym. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

274-1900 or by visiting the gym, located on 1302 N. Cass St., Wabash, through the guest entrance.

Wabash board deals with personnel

By Mandy Underwood

munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash City Schools board met on Tuesday, Feb. 4 rather than the normal meeting time of Monday. The next meeting will also be held on a Tuesday, Feb. 18.

During this meeting, the board: Approved the recommendation for Isaac Ray to fill the six-week tempo-

rary position as ISD teacher beginning Monday, Jan. 26 at an hourly rate of $13 for 40 hours per week.

Accepted the resignation of Natasha Whitney as a paraprofessional at O.J. Neighbours Elementary School.

Accepted the resignation of Emily Losher as a bus aide.

Accepted the recommendation to add a paraprofessional position for two days a week at L.H. Carpenter

Elementary School.

Accepted recommendation for Emily Taylor and Susan Miller to share the position above.

Approved recommendation to void two prepaid food refund checks in the total of $26.85 and receipt the money into the cafeteria’s Hungry Kids Fund.

Approved the Clint Kugler as a track volunteer.

Extension office offers walking tips Spring will soon be here and that means nicer weather with more time spent outdoors. Why not take this opportunity to start walking and moving more?

Walking is a popular form of physical activity — and good for your health! Only half of all American adults get the recommended amount of physical activity.

Lack of physical activity is directly related to the occurrence of adult obesity and overweight.

Regular physical activity can lower risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, and falls in older adults. Walking is an excellent way for most people to increase their physical activity. It is an easy way to start and maintain a physically active lifestyle.

Walking is accessible to almost anyone, doesn’t require specific skills or fancy workout clothes and equipment.

Need some motivation to get started but don’t have time to attend a class? Get WalkIN’ is an e-mail based walking program being offered through Purdue Extension in Wabash County. Participants

can sign-up, walk on their own and receive e-mailed support and information.

Participants will be asked to complete two short online surveys.

Any resident of the county who is aged 18

years and older may enroll. If you are interested in participating or want more information contact Mindy Mayes, mayes7@purdue.edu, 260-563-0661; ext. 1408.

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Parkview to host global innovation competition FORT WAYNE – Parkview Health is calling on innovators around the globe to create solutions for infant mortality. The Healthy Mom and Baby Innovation Competition, created in partnership with MATTER, a global healthcare startup incubator based in Chicago, seeks ideas that could reduce the infant mortality rate in northeast Indiana

and around the world.

The competition is open to healthcare startups, as well as anyone with an innovative idea for a product, solution or service that fits within the competition scope. Prizes include the opportunity to pilot the winning solution with Parkview Health, a $10,000 cash award, a one-year membership

at MATTER and the chance to pitch their idea to potential investors at an event in September.

The infant mortality rate, considered a key indicator of overall community health, is the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.

Allen County’s rate for 2017 was 7.3, well above the national rate of 5.9. While newly released data shows Indiana’s rate dropped from 7.3 to 6.8 in 2018, the issue remains a concern.

“Our goal for this competition is to find solutions that will allow us to provide more effective, innovative care for our moms and babies,” said Jolynn Suko, chief innovation officer, Parkview Health.

“We know infant mortality isn’t just a local or state problem. By partnering with MATTER, we can connect with a global audience of health-

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Parkview Health had a booth at the Indiana Statehouse’s Data Day on Jan. 22 to showcase the Healthy Mom and Baby Innovation Competition, a global call for solutions to infant mortality.

From left are Cameron Mere, information services specialist; Ethel Massing, innovation specialist; and Charlotte Gabet, innovation and simulation lab manager. Photo provided care innovators and potentially discover a solution to this universal issue.”

The competition, which is also sponsored by the Indiana

Management Performance Hub and the Indiana Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems

Society (HIMSS), will culminate in an event May 4 at the Parkview Mirro Center for Research & Innovation. It will include presentations

from the finalists and a community resource fair, connecting innovators with local experts.

“The Healthy Mom and Baby Innovation Competition gives innovators the unique opportunity to collaborate with a leading regional health system to help thousands of mothers and babies in northeast Indiana,” said Steven Collens, CEO of MATTER. “This competition can help a new company launch or an existing startup accelerate their growth, and we encourage all healthcare innovators who are passionate about this issue to apply.”

The Healthy Mom and Baby Innovation Competition is the second in a series of competitions Parkview and its partners have organized to address infant mortality. The Health Mom + Baby Datapalooza, which took place Oct. 5 at the Parkview Education Center, was a data visualization and analytics challenge that brought together students, researchers, policymakers, health care professionals and entrepreneurs to uncover insights into the state’s infant mortality data.

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Students honored:

The Community Foundation of Wabash County recognized Wabash's Promise Scholarship students Thursday night, Feb. 6, at the Wabash boys basketball games against Tippecanoe Valley. The students are college-bound four through eight graders who have achieved 100 percent of the academic awards possible in both the first and second quarters. The Community Foundation celebrates the achievements and efforts of these students and their families to prepare and save for their future education beyond high school. It is not too late for students in the second semester. Wabash County students can earn Promise Scholarships for college and career education by enrolling in a Promise 529 college savings account and signing a participation agreement.

Visit www.cfwabash.org to sign up.

Extension to offer training course On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Purdue Extension will offer Adult Mental Health First Aid training in Wabash County.

This groundbreaking eight-hour training course gives people the tools to identify when someone is struggling with a mental health or substance use problem, and to connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary. The Mental Health First Aid program is open to any adult.

Just as CPR helps those without clinical training assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step action plan that guides them through the process of reaching out and offering appropriate support until professional help is available.

Further information regarding Purdue Extension’s delivery of Mental Health First Aid courses, Continuing Education information, featured stories related to the course, and registration links for upcoming courses can all be found at: www.extension.purdue.edu/mhfa. For information about the course in Wabash County see the attached flyer or contact Mindy Mayes, mayes7@purdue.edu, 260-663-0661, ext.

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Lady Norse win sectional

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

DENVER — The old adage, “When it comes to tournament time you can throw out the records,” seemed to be the theme of the North Miami Sectional championship game between Northfield and Southwood, for one quarter. “[This game] was awesome,” Northfield head coach Melissa Allen said. “The girls played great and I couldn’t be prouder of them.”

The Norse turned up both the offense and defense to claim a 54-29 championship win Saturday, Feb. 8.

Northfield entered the game ranked 16th in Class 2A with an 18-6 record, while Southwood was 7-17 after its semi-final win over Lakeland Christian Academy the night before.

After one quarter of play, the Norse led just 8-7, then reality hit.

Northfield outscored Southwood 13-4 in the second quarter using a tight zone defense to take a 21-11 lead at halftime.

The Norse left no doubt about the outcome of the game over the next eight minutes, outscoring Southwood 20-2 in the third quarter, leading the way to a 54-29 win and sectional title.

Allen was reminded about a comment she made early in the season about starting gradually and peaking at tournament time.

“The plan worked,” she said. “They are doing everything we asked them to do and I couldn’t be happier.”

Kearston Stout led the Norse with 17 points and four rebounds, Emma Hoover had 10 points and five rebounds, Baker had 17 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals, and Kenzie Baer had nine points and five rebounds.

Emily Pennington had five points, six rebounds and three steals, and Faith Leming had four

points and four rebounds.

For Southwood, Sierra Stout led the way with six points, three rebounds and three blocks, followed

by Ella Haupert with six points and two rebounds, MaKenna Pace with six points and two rebounds.

Lehner had five points and three rebounds, Rylee Barney had two points and two rebounds, Sydney Helfin had two points, and four rebounds, and Aleia Sweet had two points and three rebounds.

Northfield (19-6) will face Daleville (1113) in the second game of the TriCentral Regional Saturday, Feb. 12.

The winner of that game will face the winner of North Vermillion (20-6) and Blue River (14-9) in the championship game that night at 7:30 p.m.

Semi-finals Southwood 63, Lakeland Christian 34 The Southwood Knights won its opening sectional contest with a 64-34 thumping of Lakeland Christian Academy Friday, Feb. 7 The Knights raced out of the gate for a 19-4 lead after the first quarter and

Manchester girls fall in tourney final

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com

Northfield’s Emily Pennington works to get by Southwood defender Aleia Sweet during the sectional championship game at North Miami High School on Saturday night. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Lakeland never got any closer.

Haupert led the Knights with 15 points and four rebounds, followed by Helfin with 12 points

Southwood’s Makenna Pace drives the lane for a layup during the championship game at the North Miami girls basketball sectional.

Photo by Joseph Slacian

and one block, and Stout with 10 points, six rebounds and four assists.

Pace and Ball each had six points and three rebounds, Smith had four points and three assists, Barney had four points and three rebounds, Lehner had four points and eight rebounds, Winer had two points and two steals, and Sweet had three rebounds and one assist.

Northfield 63, North Miami 51 In the second game Friday night, Class 1A No. 16 Northfield defeated No. 12 North Miami 63-51 to advance to the championship game.

In a tight first half, the host Warriors led Northfield 13-11 after one quarter but the Norse tied the game at 27-27 after a highscoring second quarter.

Northfield outscored North Miami 19-13 in the third quarter to take a 48-40 lead and held on for the 12-point win.

Stout led the Norse with 16 points and eight rebounds, followed by Hoover with 15 points, five rebounds, and three assists, Baer with 12 points and six rebounds, and Baker with 10 points, eight rebounds and nine assists.

Pennington had six points and four rebounds and Leming had four points and three rebounds.

First Round Northfield 58, Southern Wells 36 The Norse started its sectional opener against Southern Wells with a 25-0 lead until the Raiders scored with 5:08 left in the second quarter on its way to a 58-36 win Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Baker led the Norse with 16 points and five rebounds, Stout had 14 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals.

Hoover had 14 points, six rebounds and three assists, and Baer added 10 rebounds, five steals and two assists.

WALTON — What looked like a blowout turned into a battle until the final minute of play in the championship game of the Lewis Cass Sectional Saturday, Feb. 8.

Rochester was in complete control midway through the second quarter but needed three seconds in the final minute of the game to clinch a 39-33 win over Manchester to claim the sectional title.

Manchester’s Mackenzie Day got the Squires on the board first with a basket 50 seconds into the game.

Rochester answered, scoring the next eight points for an 8-2 lead after the first quarter.

The Zebras extended the lead to 12-2 in the second quarter before Emma Garriott’s threepointer cut the lead to 12-5 with 6:28 left in the quarter.

Rochester led 19-11 at halftime and 29-22 going into the final quarter.

Manchester cut the lead to five points three different times but could never make it a onepossession game and ended its season with a six-point loss.

Garriott led the Squires with 11 points, five rebounds and two assists while Morgan Parrett had 10 points and six rebounds.

Day had six points and nine rebounds, Kiera Hatfield had three points and three rebounds, Ainsley West had three points and two rebounds, and Makenzy Meyer had one assist and one rebound.

Semi-final Manchester 41, Wabash 26 The Squires used a 21-4 run over an 11minute stretch to pull away from the Wabash Apaches in the semi-final round to cruise to a 41-26 win Friday, Feb. 7.

The teams traded baskets to a 7-7 first quarter tie but things changed after that.

Meyer was solid inside for the Squires with seven points, including one three-point play, to give Manchester a 17-9 lead at halftime.

A fast-break basket from Parrett on an assist from Garriott and a three-pointer from Hatfield increased the lead to 22-9.

After Wabash basket from Alivia Short, Meyer hit two free throws and Parrett scored on a jumper to give the Squires a 25-11 lead with 5:10 left in the third quarter.

Manchester held a 30-15 lead with 3:00 remaining in the quarter but Wabash fought back.

The Apaches scored the final seven points to send the teams to the fourth quarter with the Squires holding on to a 30-22 lead.

Manchester’s Parrett hit two free throws in the opening minute but the free throw line wasn’t kind to the Apaches who missed four straight.

Garriott hit a three-pointer with 5:34 left in the game for a 35-22 and the Squires held on for the win.

Hatfield led the Squires with 13 points, three rebounds and three steals, followed by Meyer with nine points and nine rebounds, while Garriott had six points, seven rebounds and three assists, Parrett had six points and five rebounds, Day had four points and two rebounds, and Stout had three points and two rebounds.

First round Manchester 39, Lewis Cass 22 The Manchester girls’ basketball team left no doubt they would be playing in the Lewis Cass Sectional semifinals after its convincing 39-22 win over the host Kings Tuesday, Feb. 4.

The Squires took a 13-4 lead into the second quarter and extended it to 27-8 at halftime.

Manchester’s defense didn’t let Lewis Cass reach double-figure scoring in any quarter.

Beletu Stout led Manchester with 12 points,

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County sends 14 wrestlers to semi-state

By Eric Christiansen echrisitansen@nmpaper.com

WALTON — Wabash and Manchester both had one individual champion at the Peru Regional Saturday, Feb. 8, while 12 other Wabash County wrestlers punched their tickets to semi-state in Fort Wayne.

Wabash’s Ethan Higgins won the 120pound weight class and Manchester’s Dylan Stroud won the 126-pound class.

Higgins will be join six teammates at semi-state while four other Squires will compete with Stroud, all for a spot at the state championships this weekend.

Wabash Higgins (27-1) won his opening match over Eastern by pin in 1:07 in the first round to qualify for semi-state. He pinned Marion in 34 seconds in the semi-final and won the championship match by pin over Western in 2:15.

Grant Warmuth (220 pounds) was the only

other Apache in a championship match placing second. The junior beat Marion by pin in 1:49 followed by an 8-0 major decision over Northwestern. He lost to Oak Hill in the championship match by pin in 1:45. Warmuth’s record now stands at 27-5.

In the 113 pound weight class, Jared Brooks (29-7) started the day with a pin in 1:21 against Oak Hill but lost to Peru by pin in 1:32 against Peru in the semi-finals. He placed third with a 13-6 win over Maconaquah.

In the 126 pound weight class, Anthony Long (1810) started with an 18-4 major decision over Mississinewa, followed by a 9-5 loss to Oak Hill in the semi-finals and a 5-4 loss to Western to finish fourth.

At 132, Braden Brooks (23-8) beat Madison-Grant 16-3 followed by a 10-0 loss to Oak Hill in the semifinals and by 10-7 loss to Manchester’s Elijah Burlingame to place fourth.

In the 152 pound weight class, Traydon Goodwin

Wabash’s Ethan Higgins and Manchester’s Dylan Stroud won their respective weight classes at the Peru Regional on Saturday. Photos provided (18-17) beat Western by pin in 1:42 followed by a loss by pin in 2:36 to TriCentral in the semi-finals and a loss to Maconaqauah 12-4 to finish fourth.

At 160, Grant Carandante (24-8) beat Tri-Central by pin in 42 seconds in the first round but lost to Kokomo by pin in 3:06. He placed fourth after a injury forfeit to

Manchester Trescott Duffy.

In the 195 pound weight class, Chad Wyatt Jr. (247) defeated Kokomo in 3:33 followed by a loss by pin in 2:16 to Mississinewa and a loss by pin to Northfield’s Logan Cox to finish fourth.

Manchester Stroud (35-0) started his championship day with a

win by pin over Kokomo in 1:58. In the semi-finals he won 12-4 by major decision over Western, then won by pin at the buzzer of the opening period over Oak Hill.

Ashton Moore (195) placed second with a win over Marion by pin in 5:07 followed by a 4-1 win over Northfield’s Logan Cox in the semi-finals. He lost by technical fall 23-6 in the championship match.

Moore enters semi-state with a 32-4 record.

Bryce Kamphues (220) takes a 24-2 record to Fort Wayne after placing second. He started the day with a pin over Eastern in 44 seconds followed by a pin over Peru in 2:36. He was pinned in 4:13 in the championship match against Western.

In the 132 pound weight class, Elijah Burlingame (28-9) won a thriller in his opening match holding on for a 5-4 win over Eastern. The junior lost to Western by pin in the first round in the semifinals but bounced back with a 10-7 win over Wabash’s Braden Brooks.

Trescott Duffy (160) had

Manchester’s most exciting match of the day winning his opener with a 7-5 overtime win over Oak Hill. He lost by pin in 5:34 in the semi-finals to the eventual champion from Eastern. He rebounded with a third-place win over Wabash’s Grant Carandante to take a 12-8 record to semi-state.

Northfield The final Wabash County wrestler advancing to semi-state is Northfield’s Logan Cox. The junior qualified with a pin in 5:29 over Tri-Central in the opening match before falling to Manchester’s Ashton Moore in the semi-finals.

Cox then defeated Wabash’s Chad Wyatt Jr. by pin in the 3:38 to improve to 24-6 on the season Semi-state is Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne at 8:30 a.m. Admission is $12.

Teams from the Peru, Jay County, Goshen and Carroll (Fort Wayne) will complete for a spot at the state championships.

Briner sisters headed to state swimming meet Manchester swimmers Halle Briner and Josie Briner each won both of their individual events at the Warsaw Sectional Saturday, Feb. 8.

With the wins, both Squires qualified for the state meet in Indianapolis Saturday, Feb. 15.

Halle Briner, a junior, will be making her third consecutive trip to Indianapolis. She won the 200 free with a time of 2:00.01 and touched the wall first in the 100 breast with a time of 1:09.56.

Josie Briner, a freshman, won the 200 IM in 2:16.10 and the 100 fly in 1:09.60.

Both Briners also made the sectional finals in two relays.

The 200 free relay team of Josie Briner, Madison Evans, Kaesyn Lester and Halle Briner placed seventh with a time of 1:55.86, while the 200 medley relay team of Evans, Halle Briner, Josie Briner, and Lester finished ninth in 2:15.07.

Wabash’s Rebecca Bruss was the only Apache to advance to the finals, finishing third in the 100 back in 1:07.36 and eighth in the 100 fly in 1:09.60.

The state meet begins Friday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Indiana University Natatorium, IUPUI in Indianapolis for the pre-

liminaries. The consolation and final rounds will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15.

Wabash Boys basketball Wabash 55, Tippecanoe Valley 46 Trenton Daughtry’s 35 points lifted the Wabash boys basketball team to a big 55-46 conference win over Tippecanoe Valley Thursday, Feb. 6.

Valley led 12-10 after one quarter but 13 second-quarter points from Daughtry helped the Apaches take a 28-27 halftime lead.

Wabash slightly extended its lead to 41-37 after three quarters and led 5144 with three minutes remaining. The Vikings couldn’t get any closer as the Apaches improved to 12-3 and 6-0 in the Three Rivers Conference.

Along with his 35 points, Daughtry added three rebounds and five steals.

Jared Holley had six points, six rebounds and three steals, Dereck Vogel had five points, six rebounds and three assists, Elijah Vander Velden had three points, five rebounds and five blocks, Jasper Walters had three points and two rebounds, and Joe Leland had three points and two steals.

The JV team lost to

Valley 52-30.

Keegan O’Neil led Wabash with 13 points and six rebounds, Dave Ford had seven points and seven rebounds, Andrew Dinkins had five points and five rebounds, Jarrett Wilson had two points and two rebounds, Colten Learned had two points and one rebounds, and Cash Charmichael had one points and two rebounds.

Southwood Boys basketball Rochestser 70, Southwood 58 The Southwood boys basketball team lost to TRC foe Rochester 70-58 Saturday, Feb. 8.

Carson Rich led the Knights with 18 points, nine rebounds and four assists, Gabe Lloyd had 15 points, Connor Rich had 10 points and seven rebounds, Jackson Simons had 10 points and four rebounds, Dawson Filip had five points and four assists, and Logan Barley had two rebounds and two steals.

Emmanuel Christian wins tourney On Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1, the Emmanuel Christian boys basketball team claimed victory in the annual ECS Invitational Tournament.

In the first game,the Eagles defeated the Heritage Hall Patriots, 81-

Wabash’s Jasper Walter looks to get a pass off against Tippecanoe Valley on Thursday night, Feb. 6. Photo by Joseph Slacian 56 with senior JC Frank leading all scorers with 23 points, with 20 rebounds and seven assists.

Sophomore Riley Miller also finished with 22 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists.

In the championship game, Emmanuel took on the Harlan Hawks and

came out on top with a 6960 victory. Senior guard, Preston Ritzema led with 29 points. and four assists while JC Frank added 17 points and eight rebounds.

Riley and Preston were both given All-Tourney Team awards and JC Frank was named MVP of

the Tournament.

Emmanuel 72, White’s 53 The Eagles followed up its tournament win with a 72-53 victory over White’s Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Ritzema led the way with 21 points while Frank had 20 points and Miller added 12 points.

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Norman Bell, 81

Valeria DeLaughter, 78

Chrysler retiree

Retired teacher

Lived life with zest

Sept. 25, 1938 – Feb. 6, 2020

Jan. 7, 1942 – Feb. 5, 2020

Feb. 11, 1991 – Feb. 1, 2020

Norman Bell, 81, of Wabash, died at 12 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. He was born Sept. 25, 1938, in McCreary County, Ky., to Elmer and Lillie (Dobbs) Bell.

Norman married Barbara J. King in Jamestown, Tenn., on Jan. 25, 1957. He worked at Chrysler in Kokomo, retiring after 20 years. Norman was a member of the Wabash First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, collecting arrowheads, and attending his grandkids sporting events and activities.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. Bell, two children, Terry Bell and Tammy (Dan) Ford, all of Wabash; five grandchildren, Brooke Bell and Brad Bell, both of Wabash, Casey (Bobby) Biel of McCordsville, Kristyn Ford and and Katie Ford, both of Wabash; and five great-grandchildren, Bryant Boggs, Bryleigh Boggs, and Kayden Bell, all of Wabash, Austin Biel and Tyler Biel, both of McCordsville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Randall Norman Bell, and three brothers, Tony Bell, Donald Bell, and Ervin Bell.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass St., Wabash, with Pastors John Cook and Nathan Whybrew officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Wabash High School Athletic Department girls tennis, swim and dive team, and boys basketball.

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

John C. Hoover, 90 Raised Chihuahuahs March 23, 1929 – Feb. 8, 2020 John C. Hoover, North Manchester died on Feb. 8, 2020.

Services will be Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. with calling one-hour prior at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Terry Johnson, 68 Loved being outdoors Jan. 31, 1952 – Feb. 3, 2020 Terry L. Johnson, 68, North Manchester, died Feb. 3, 2020.

He was born on Jan. 31, 1952.

Calling was Feb. 7, and services were Feb. 8 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Rev. L. Byron Miller, 105 Hoosier basketball fan Feb. 16, 1914 – Feb. 5, 2020 The Rev. L. Byron Miller died Feb. 5, 2020.

Services are Feb. 12 at 1:30 p.m. at Timbercrest Assembly Room. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Timbercrest Chapel on Tuesday.

Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Valeria May DeLaughter, age 78, of North Manchester, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in her home surrounded by her family.

Valeria was born Jan. 7, 1942 in Danville, the daughter of the late John Q. and Thelma (Chatham) Layne.

She married Darwin DeLaughter in 1965, and he survives.

Valeria graduated from Winchester High School and then attended Indiana State University. Continuing her education, she earned her Master’s Degree from University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne.

She began teaching special education at West Ward Elementary School from 1964 to 1967, and then taught at Chester Elementary for 17 years. Valeria also taught readiness class for 10 years at Laketon Elementary. She retired from her teaching career at Manchester Junior and High schools.

She was a member of the Sweetwater Assembly of God in North Manchester; the Kiwanis of North Manchester and was a past Lieutenant Governor of the Potawatomi Division of Kiwanis.

She was past president of North Manchester Kiwanis Club; First Lady of Indiana District of Kiwanis from 2009 to 2010; and a member of Psi Iota Xi. She also helped run the Local Area 5 Special Olympics for 10 years.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Darwin DeLaughter of North Manchester; two sons, Anthony “Tony” (Kelly) DeLaughter of North Manchester and Timothy (Michelle) DeLaughter of Charleston, S.C.; a daughter, Tana (Darin) Lehr of Delphi; brother, Sammie (Jeanie) Layne of Roachdale; sister, Juanita Clark of Lindsay, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marguerite Smith; and half-brother, Ivan Layne.

Friends and family may call from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Sweetwater Assembly of God, 2551 IN-114, North Manchester.

Visitation will also take place from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in the church.

Funeral Services will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Jeremy JonesNo and Tim DeLaughter officiating.

Entombment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

Arrangements are entrusted to RavenChoate Funeral Home, 1202 W. Kem Road, Marion.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana District of Kiwanis, 3636 Woodview Trace, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46268; or to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707.

Online condolences may be shared at www.ravenchoate.com

Shanda Spacy, 28

Shanda Michelle Spacy, 28, Warsaw, passed away at 3:29 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2020 in Silver Lake.

Shanda was one of three children born to Michael G. and Tammy Lynn (Lester) Spacy. She was born on Feb. 11, 1991 in Wabash.

Shanda graduated from Frontier High School in 2009.

Shanda was a bright light who touched everyone with her kind smile, huge heart and ability to laugh at the world. She loved music and would sing and dance from the time she was able to talk and crawl.

She adored babies and children, because she loved to play. She had the ability to make anyone feel at ease and to make someone laugh until they couldn’t breathe. She was thoughtful and caring, and would do anything she could for someone if it was in her power to do so. She had the ability to make you feel as if you were the most important person in the world. Her laugh was contagious as was her smile. She brought life into every room. She lived her life with zest and gusto. She loved the outdoors, and Christmas was her favorite holiday. She was able to find beauty in everything. She adored her family and friends and tried her hardest to make sure no one felt alone.

The loving memory of Shanda Michelle Spacy will be forever cherished by her son, Tallin Spacy, Fort Wayne; mother, Tammy Lynn Spacy, Lafayette; stepfather, Brian Cunningham, Lafayette; two sisters, Nichole Dian (Michael) DeVore and Jessica Mae (Joshua) Harper; two stepsisters, Fawn Nicole (Chris) Glover and Amber Lynn (Chris) Hollie; and step-grandparents, Robert and Joyce Cunningham, Lafayette; nieces Sarah, Liberty and Addalynn, nephews, Landon, Logan, Lucias, Eben, Aiden, Addler and Bryson, many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Shanda was preceded in death by her father, Michael G. Spacy; one daughter, Memphis Raelynn Spacy; and her paternal and maternal grandparents.

Calling was Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Funeral services began at the conclusion of calling. Dave Duncan officiated.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Shanda Michelle Spacy, a love offering may be made to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, to assist with final expenses.

Louis “Wayne” Draper, 91 Army veteran April 2, 1928 – Feb. 5, 2020 Louis “Wayne” Draper, 91, of Warren, formerly of rural LaFonatine, died at 3:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 at Heritage Pointe in Warren. He was born April 2, 1928 in Wabash County to Fernando and Bessie (Stambaugh) Draper.

Wayne was a 1946 graduate of Somerset High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He married Betty “Joann” Bender in Wabash on Feb. 13, 1951. Wayne retired from General Tire in Marion after 23 years, but farming was his passion and he farmed for 66 years. He was a member of the LaFontaine Christian Church, and enjoyed playing cards, gardening, camping, and traveling.

He is survived by his wife, Betty “Joann” Draper of Wabash; three children, Mark (Lori) Draper of Wabash, Cheryl Draper of Kirkwood, Mo., and Scott Draper of Wabash; five grandchildren, Brian (Alicia) Draper of Wabash, Janelle (Adam) Darnell of Springlake, Mich., Kandis Draper of Wabash, Andrew Draper of Rochester, and Sofia Draper of Louisville, Ky.; 6 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Lois Chain of Atlanta, Ga., and Ruth Templin of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Brad Wright officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was Friday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Alzheimer’s Association.

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

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James Cochran, 74 Dairy farmer Feb. 17, 1945 – Feb. 9, 2020 James L. “Jim” Cochran, 74, of LaFontaine, passed away at 5:57 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 17, 1945, in Hartford City, to the late Luther and Lorene (Edwards) Cochran.

Jim married Carol Dice on Sept. 9, 1967. He was a dairy farmer for 44 years and loved to milk cows. Jim attended many auctions and was an avid mushroom hunter. Jim enjoyed going to Circle K in LaFontaine and hanging with the guys. He also was a frequent visitor to Rolling Meadows nursing home and loved visiting with all the staff and residents.

Jim was a member of the LaFontaine United Methodist Church in LaFontaine.

Jim is survived by his wife Carol; two sons, Tony (Christie Harris) Cochran, of LaFontaine and Charles Cochran, of Austin, Texas; daughter, Zina (William) Thompson, of LaFontaine; three grandchildren, Megan Hawkins, Joe Partenheimer and Matt Cochran; two stepgrandchildren, James Thompson and Suzi Sears; eleven great-grandchild and two stepgreat-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating. Burial will follow at the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery.

Visitation was 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to Heart to Heart Hospice, 1385 N Baldwin Avenue, Marion, IN 46952.

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

Cheryl Steele, 61 Was home healthcare aide July 11, 1958 – Feb. 4, 2020 Cheryl Lynne Steele, 61, of Wabash, died at 10:03 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne.

She was born July 11, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, to Jack and Eloris (Sparks) Hampton.

Cheryl was a 1977 graduate of Northfield High School. She married Richard L. Steele in Lagro, on Dec. 20, 1976.

She was a home healthcare nurse’s aide.

Cheryl enjoyed bowling, and was in a bowling league several years, and also enjoyed playing miniature golf.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Steele of Wabash; three children, Richard L. (Jennifer) Steele II of East Liverpool, Ohio, Emma Steele and Keith Steele, both of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Kiley Steele, Jesse Hackworth, and Isabella Hackworth, all of Wabash, Camden Wright and Makenzie Steele, both of East Liverpool, Zachariah Steele and Autumn Steele, both of Oklahoma; father, Jack Hampton of Wabash; two brothers, Jack Hampton, Jr. of Albion, and Jeff Hampton of Wabash; and her sister, Tammy (Marlon) Garrett of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eloris Hampton.

Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Rick Borgman officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

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

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Fletcher Bozarth, 70

Randell Webb. 74

Owned Bozarth’s Recreational Resort

Vietnam veteran

Dec. 14, 1949 – Feb. 4, 2020

March 10, 1945 – Feb. 5, 2020

Fletcher Allen Bozarth, 70, of Lagro, died at 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin. He was born Dec. 14, 1949, in Wabash, to Rolland E. and Josephine (Calusio) Bozarth.

Fletcher was a 1967 graduate of Southwood High School, and a 1969 graduate of the United Electronics Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, where he received his certificate in Electrical Engineering. He worked for Thompson Consumer Electronics, formerly RCA, in Carmel, from 1969 until his retirement in 2002, and also was the owner/operator of Bozarth’s Recreational Resort in Wabash County. Fletcher enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, cooking, grilling, his weekly euchre games, and bargain shopping.

He is survived by three daughters, Laura (Dennis) Combs of New Whiteland, Melinda (Scott) Gary of Trafalgar, and Nickole (Joseph) Milewski of Franklin; five grandchildren, Corbin Combs of Indianapolis, Lindsey Combs of New Whiteland, Maura Gary of Nashville, Tenn., Madelyn Gary and Maci Gary, both of Trafalgar; two brothers, Jerry Murphy of Butler, and Nathan (Peggy) Bozarth of Wabash; and four sisters, Beverly (John) Lynn of Wabash, Darlene Adams and Pamela (Steve) Pershing, both of Lagro, and Vivian (Dave) Wintrode of Summerville, S.C. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Melissa Rice officiating. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery, Wabash.

Visitation was Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are Fletcher Bozarth Memorial Fishing Tournament, c/o Bozarth Recreational Resort, or the Indiana Donor Network, as Fletcher was a donor.

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

Marcella ‘Marcy’ Cooksey, 62 Avid Colts fan Nov. 4, 1957 – Feb. 5, 2020 Marcella Carol “Marcy” Cooksey, 62, of rural Wabash, died at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at her home. She was born Nov. 4, 1957, in Wabash, to Valon Vance and Martha C. (King) Dillingham.

Marcy attended Southwood High School. She married Roger Cooksey in Kentucky on Oct. 18, 1990. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, flowers, and reading. She was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan. Marcy loved her dogs and especially loved her family.

She is survived by her husband, Roger Cooksey of Wabash; four children, Goldie Reynolds and Kristi Ferguson, both of Wabash, Scott (Tiffany) Cooksey of Akron, and Kevin (Carrie) Cooksey of Silver Lake; seven grandchildren, Megan (Cody) Teague of Anderson, Mason Reynolds of Huntington, Alyx (Steven) Lindsey of Silver Lake, Ian Cooksey and Ella Cooksey, both of Akron, Blake Cooksey and Lillian Cooksey, both of Silver Lake; father, Valon Vance Dillingham of Wabash, three sisters, Connie Dillingham, Teresa (Nick) Westendorf, and Tonyia Dillingham, all of Wabash, and her brother, Rob Dillingham of Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Martha C. Dillingham.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

Randell Webb, 74, North Manchester, passed away Feb. 5, 2020, at 8:40 p.m.

The only child of Norman and Fannie Mae (Webb) Webb, Randell was born on March 10, 1945 in Paintsville, Ky. After graduating from Logan High School, Logan, W.Va., in 1963, Randell joined the United States Navy.

During his time in the military, Randell worked in communications and served in the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged, he moved back to North Manchester, to start his civilian life.

On June 25, 1965, Randell married Rachel E. Penrod.

Together the two started their own big family with five children. To support the family, Randell worked at Ford Meter Box for 38 years before retiring in 2008.

Randell was also a pastor in the United Methodist Churches for 15 years before retiring. He remained a Lay Leader and received his greatest joy from teaching Sunday chool.

He coached his son’s baseball team, and he had a huge heart and was someone people could always count on.

Randell relished in reading, book collecting, writing, history, watching the Cubs, Bears, and Butler Bulldogs and appreciating his black coffee.

He also enjoyed watching Gunsmoke and other old Western shows and movies, especially anything featuring John Wayne. Randell was a member of the United Methodist Church, North Manchester, the American Legion and a bowling league for Ford Meter Box. The loving memory of Randell Webb will be forever cherished by his wife, Rachel Webb, North Manchester; two sons, Matthew Shawn (Pattie) Webb and Britain Scott Webb, both of North Manchester; three daughters, Tawn Shalene (Timothy) McLaughlin, North Manchester; Michelle Renee (David) Dowd, Cortland, W.Va., and Taren Kay (Clay) McCullough, Columbia City; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and countless people who Randell ministered. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family and friends may call Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 East 2nd Street, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling. The Rev. Steve Bahrt will officiate. Burial will be at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Marion.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Randell Webb, memorial contributions may be made to either Compassion International, 12290 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921 or Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250.Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Phyllis Coppock, 80 Enjoyed flowers Aug. 1, 1939 – Feb. 8, 2020 Phyllis Coppock, 80, of rural Peru died at 3:42 a.m., Feb. 8, 2020 at her home. She was born Aug. 1, 1939 in Richvalley to Raymond and Pauline (Paullus) Thompson.

Phyllis was a 1957 grauate of Noble High School. She was affiliated with the New Hope Revival in Smith Station, Ala. Her life was Christ-like and she shared God’s love to everyone. Her faith in God was unwavering. She left this world in perfect peace knowing she was about to meet her savior She has four children, Gina Patton of Plano, Texas, Lisa Mullinax of okomo, Todd Patton of Peru, and Elisheba (Paul) Shields of Converse; 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; two brothers, John (Susan) Thompson of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Patrick (Karen) Thompson of Portsmouth, Va.; and a sister, Rebecca (Bernard) Summers of Fort Worth, Texas. She was preceeded in death by her parents; brother JAck Thompson; and sister, Mary Lou Diefenbaugh.

Services will be 11 a.m. on Feb. 13 with calling one-hour prior at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Jeremiah Mullinax officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery.

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Mary Lou Cartwright, 91 Loved baking for grandchildren Oct. 14, 1928 – Feb. 4, 2020 Mary Lou Cartwright, 91, of Warsaw, formerly of rural Andrews, died at 8:15 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born Oct. 14, 1928 in Henry County to Robert “Glenn” and Bernetha (Houser) Holcomb.

Mary Lou was a 1946 graduate Mooreland High School. She married Eugene Allen “Gene” Cartwright at the Buck Creek Church of the Brethren in Henry County on Nov. 23, 1950; he died Jan. 25, 2018. She was a member of St. Paul’s County Line Church. Mary Lou enjoyed gardening, flowers, reading, and doing crafts. She especially loved her grandchildren, and baking for them.

She is survived by four children, Rebecca (Mike Clay) Garrett of Warsaw, David (TC Hull) Cartwright of Marion, Linda Grossman of LaFontaine, and Andrew Cartwright of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Chris (Lora) Cartwright and AJ (Angie) Cartwright, both of Andrews, Seth (Tiffany) Cartwright of Anderson, Jordan (Brittani) Dotson and MacKenzie Garrett, both of Warsaw, Jessica Grossman of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Sharon Grossman of Wabash; seven great grandchildren; three sisters, Helen Gossage of Cleveland, Ohio, Norma Crandel, Dorothy Pope, and brother, Larry (Linda) Holcomb, all of New Castle.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and one sister.

Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at St. Paul’s County Line Church, Andrews, with Pastor Conrad Thompson officiating. Burial was in St. Paul’s County Line Cemetery, Andrews. Calling was also Friday, at the church. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is St. Paul’s County Line Church.

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

Dale Barlow, 60 Enjoyed woodworking Feb. 14, 1959 – Feb. 3, 2020 Dale Alan Barlow, 60, of rural Wabash, died at 3:36 p.m., Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Feb. 14, 1959 in Wabash, to George Alvin and Shirley Mae (Hentgen) Barlow.

Dale was a graduate of Northfield High School and Heartland Career Center. He worked as a custodian and bus driver for Wabash City Schools, and had also worked several years at C.M.I. in Wabash. He was a member of the Wabash Alliance Church, where he enjoyed spending time with the youth. He also enjoyed going to Disney, woodworking, cars, boating, and spending time with and doting on his grandchildren. He was an avid supporter of Wabash High School sports.

He is survived by four sons, Kyle (Leah) Barlow of Hendersonville, Tenn., Jimmy Barlow, Johnny Barlow, and Tony (Charity) Hough, all of Wabash; six grandchildren, Knox Barlow, Baylor Barlow, and Henley Barlow, all of Hendersonville, Ashton Barlow and Tony Hough, both of Wabash, and Tyler (Jessica) Hough of Bunker Hill; brother, Gary (Jane) Barlow of Wabash; nephews and nieces, Nathan (Shani) Barlow of Greenwood, Ark., Krista (Jay) Price of Huntertown, Kaila Barlow of Wabash, and Kevan (Tiasia) Barlow of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at Wabash Alliance Church, Wabash, with Rev. Nathan Barlow and Pastor Todd Render officiating.

Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was Thursday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.

Preferred memorial is Wabash High School Athletic Department.

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

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Sherri Bidwell Ford, 69 Loved her pets March 25, 1950 – Jan. 13, 2020 Sherri Lynn Bidwell Ford, 69, passed away Jan. 13, 2020 at her home in Georgetown, Fla., after a long illness.

Sherri was born in Wabash and later went to live in the Georgetown area. She graduated from Northfield High School in 1968 as class Valedictorian.

She went to Ball State University and passed the Certified Public Accountant Exam on her very first try in 1975.

She began her career at a respectable firm called Ernest and Ernest in Indianapolis. After having children and moving to Nashville, she and her husband, Jim opened a successful family restaurant called ‘Remember When.’ Sherri enjoyed reading – mostly mystery novels, NASCAR, Corvettes, spending time at home with her animals and being with her family whenever she could. She loved her pets deeply and had many dogs and cats over the years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, James R. Ford and her father Leon M. Bidwell.

She is survived by her mother, Betty Bidwell of Estero, Fla.; son, Bill Ford of Nashville; her daughters, Gina (Tom) Harrison of Saline, Mich. and Melissa (Justin) Hart of Indianapolis. Also left to cherish her memory are three sisters, Tara (Tim) Hornbacker of New Paris, Ohio, Linda (Jeff) Sampson of Wabash, Indiana and Janet (Mason) Boyd of Iowa; Her grandchildren, Alexander, Trenton, Daniel, Madison, Alex, Morgann and Abbie all very loved by their grandmother.

Memorial services took place on Feb.9, 2020 at South Port Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. Donations can be made in her memory to Brown County Humane Society, P. O. Box 746, Nashville, Ind. 47448-9376.

Sherri was a beautiful, educated woman who loved her family. She was a sweet soul that would help you if she was able. She was very beloved by her family and truly missed.

Charles (Chuck) Winfield, 70 Vietnam veteran April 24, 1949 – Jan. 25, 2020

Charles Eugene (Chuck) Winfield, 70, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at 7:57 a.m. at Lee Memorial Hospital in Ft. Myers, Fla. Chuck was born April 24, 1949 in Wabash to Charles F. and Bonnie Winfield.

Chuck was a 1967 graduate of Southwood High School and was proud to be an Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam era.

He married Marcia Pownall on March 4, 1972 at St. Matthews United Church of Christ in Wabash.

Reverend David Blanke officiated.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Marcia and sons, Chad (April) Winfield of Leo, and Jason Winfield of Carmel; three grandchildren and his favorite walking buddy, Snicker.

Early in his career Chuck was a lineman for Public Service Indiana in Wabash. He then followed in his dad’s footsteps and became an electrician who was well known for his trade in Wabash County.

Chuck enjoyed bowling and was on several leagues through the years.

He also coached the Little League Blue Jays and the Quality Electric women’s softball teams for several years.

As per Chuck’s request, his body is being donated to a medical research hospital so that many in the future may benefit from the knowledge gained. Also, his corneas were donated to the Lions Club Eye Bank to give the gift of sight.

Arrangements were handled by Gallaher American Family Funeral Home, Ft Myers, Fla Chuck’s preferred memorial gift is to the Wabash County Animal Shelter.

Scott L. McKitrick, 58 Owned Variety Recycling Sept. 26, 1961 – Feb. 7, 2020 Scott L. McKitrick, 58, of Wabash, passed away on Feb. 7, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 26, 1961, in Findlay, Ohio, to Carl L. and Carol (Fruchey) McKitrick.

Scott was the owner of Variety Recycling in Findlay, which was founded by his father.

Scott is survived by his wife, Sara McKitrick, of Wabash; one son, Tyler McKitrick, of Wabash; step-daughter, Tiara McKitrick; mother, Carol McKitrick, of Findlay; brother, Michael McKitrick, Benton Ridge, Ohio; four sisters, Jennifer Marsh, Rawson, Ohio, Cheryl Cook, Fostoria, Ohio; Shirley Tussing, of Findlay, and Ann Tolbert, of Charlotte, N.C. He was preceded in death by his father.

There will be no services locally. Private family funeral services will be held in Findlay.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash.

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

Margaret Courtney Retired factory worker Oct. 9, 1944 – Feb. 3, 2020 Margaret A. Courtney, 75, Hartford City died on Feb. 3, 2020.

She was born Oct. 9, 1944.

Services were Feb. 12 at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash, with visitation one-hour prior.

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Police and fire reports

Wabash Police Department Citations Feb. 1 Trevor W. Gray, 22, Brownsburg, cited for driving while suspended and expired plates.

Susan K. Freeman, 56, Wabash cited for driving while suspended.

Feb. 3 Todd L. Murphy, 52, Wabash cited for expired plates.

Brad L. Shepler, 51, Wabash cited for expired plates.

Branden S. Miller, 33, Wabash cited for false and fictitious registration.

Feb. 4 Jareth T. Goodpaster, 18, Lagro, cited for speed.

Devon H. Davis, 22, Indianapolis, cited for speed.

Aaron M. Harrell, 21, Huntington, cited for speed.

Timothy A. Reichenbaugh, 31, Lafontaine, cited for driving while suspended.

Patrick A. Johnson, 30, Fort Wayne, cited for driving while suspended.

Ronald S. Brewer, 48, Urbana, cited for false and fictitious registration.

Bruce S. Brewer, 23, Urbana, cited for seatbelt violation.

Feb. 5 Rand E. Aquino, 29, Lowell, cited for speed.

Christopher B. Conlee, 18, Wabash cited for no license plate light.

Feb. 7 Donald J. Shank, 59, Washington, Ill. cited for speed.

Brian E. Kinstler, 43, Wabash cited for speed.

Feb. 9 Zachary J. Fulton, 28, Claypool, cited for speed.

Bookings Feb. 1 William R. Sizemore, 50, Wabash charged with obstruction, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Feb. 5 Cricket L. Carroll, 32, Wabash charged with possession of marijuana.

Branden S. Miller, 33, Wabash charged with possession of methamphetamine.

Rand E. Aquino, 29, Lowell, charged with

operating while intoxicated.

Feb. 6 Travis R. Stafford, 34, Lagro, charged with theft.

Tiffany R. Smith, 28, Lagro, charged with possession of a syringe.

Tiffany R. Crumly, 32, North Manchester charged with two counts of possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Nichole M. Mason, 41, Fort Wayne, charged with failure to appear and driving while suspended.

Chloe A. DeJong, 19, Rock Valley, Iowa, charged with theft.

Feb. 7 Russell H. Henderson Jr., 27, Wabash charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Feb. 8 Danial J. Fusek, 36, Wabash charged with operating while intoxicated.

Feb. 9 Austin C. Cooper, 21, Wabash charged with domestic battery and strangulation.

April L. Nice, 38, Kokomo, charged with possession of marijuana.

Accidents Feb. 2 At 10:02 a.m., a vehicle driven by Grant W. Warmuth, 17, Wabash ran off the road on Hill Street near Calhoun Street.

Feb. 3 At 5:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by David A. Turner, 51, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Derrick L. Fields, 38, Wabash on Alley Street near Cass Street.

Feb. 4 At 3:42 p.m., a vehicle driven by Cynthia J. Harmon, 85, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Rachael M. McWhirt, 37, Wabash on Harrison Avenue near Miami Street.

Feb. 5 At 6:05 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jamie M. Laferney, 33, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Richard C. Pries, 86, Wabash on State Road 15 South near Water Street.

At 6:09 p.m., a vehicle driven by Stephen J. Osborn, 29, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven by Margie A.

Bowman, 58, Wabash on Manchester Avenue near Wabash Street.

At 7:12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jacob E. Clark, 19, Roann collided with a fence on Smith Street near Carroll Street.

Feb. 7 At 11:15 a.m., a vehicle driven by Barbara J. Prater, 72, North Manchester collided with a parked car at 1601 North Cass Street.

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Citations Jan. 28 Mark A. Holderman Jr., 33, Lafontaine cited for false and fictitious registration.

Jan. 29 Rachel J. Fletcher, Huntington, cited for speed.

Nicole E. Biel, 20, Munster, cited for speed.

Feb. 3 Khalil J. Payne, 30, Lafontaine, cited for speed.

Bill E. Warren, 45, North Manchester, cited for driving left of center.

Feb. 4 John R. Siders, Lagro, cited for expired plates.

Adam T. Phelps, Fishers, cited for disregarding an automatic traffic signal.

Accidents Jan. 31 At 8:27 p.m., a vehicle driven by Toby R. Supusek, 39, Wabash collided with an animal on State Road 13 near Vernon Street.

Feb. 1 At 6 a.m., a vehicle driven by Randall L. Redding, 50, Convoy, Ohio collided with a deer on State Road 114 near State Road 15.

Feb. 2 At 8:37 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jason M. Evans, 35, Peru ran off the road on County Road 700 West near County Road 1100 South.

Feb. 4 At 6:55 a.m., a vehicle driven by Adam T. Phelps, 39, Fishers collided with a vehicle driven by Brady M. Bell, 37, Galveston on State Road 13 North near U.S. 24 East.

At 7:01 a.m., a vehicle driven by Matthew T. Svantner, 31, Marion collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road

950 South.

At 8:28 a.m., a vehicle driven by Dorian M. Worthy, 26, Indianapolis collided with a vehicle driven

by Brenda R. Hodge, 61, Van Buren on State Road 13 near U.S. 24. At 12:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Joris J. Van Roessel, 29, Hudson ran off the road on U.S. 24 Eats near State Road 524.

Feb. 5 At 5:10 a.m., a vehicle driven by Michael J. Harlan, 43, North Manchester collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 1300 North.

At 6:10 p.m., a vehicle driven by Dwayne R. Stout, 49, Wabash collided with a deer on Old State Road 15 near County Road 700 South.

At 6:12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Brandon K. Frank, 23, Wabash ran off the road on Old State Road 15 near Bailey Road.

Feb. 6 At 5:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by A. San, 68, Logansport ran off the road on U.S. 24 near State Road 524.

North Manchester Citations Feb. 2 Michael M. Eicher Jr., 19, Macy cited for driving while suspended.

Derek L. Boisvert, 20, North Manchester cited for operating a motor vehicle while never receiving a license.

Feb. 5 Tensaiye Zelealem, 20, North Manchester, cited for expired vehicle registration.

Feb. 7 Simon L. Diefenbaugh, 24, North Manchester, cited for driving left of center.

Arrests Feb. 1 Michael D. Wiley, 34, North Manchester,

arrested for driving while suspended.

Feb. 2 Brent M. Evans, 36, Laketon arrested on writ of attachment.

Rayne L. Myers, 22, Fort Wayne, arrested for driving while suspended, prior.

Feb. 7 Simon L. Diefenbaugh, 24, North Manchester, arrested for operating while intoxicated.

Fire Feb. 2 6:30 p.m., 500 block of East 9th Street to extinguish a small trash fire.

7:09 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

11:44 p.m., 300 block of West Maple Street for medical assist.

Feb. 3 7:36 a.m., Woodspoint for medical assist.

8:57 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

1:37 p.m., 200 block of East Damron Drive for a natural gas leak.

5:42 p.m., 100 block of Snyder Street for medical assist.

7:02 p.m., 1200 block of State Road 14 West for a fire response.

11:54 p.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist.

Feb. 5 6:25 a.m., 1400 block of East Street for medical assist.

7:51 p.m., 300 block of Rustic Lane for medical assist.

Feb. 6 6:55 a.m., 300 block of South 1st Street for medical assist.

11:58 a.m., 200 block of North Walnut Street for medical assist.

4:37 p.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist.

6:30 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

9:19 p.m., 600 block of East College Street

for an alarm.

11:34 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers Teresa A. Ridgeway and Gary W. Ridgeway to Hidden Diamond Homes LLC., warranty deed.

Richard A. Green, Tova R. Green, Tova Green and Tova R. Wiegand to Christopher Bleakley Hearn and Hayley Marie Hearn, warranty deed.

Douglas B. Caughell and Deborah S. Caughell to Charles E. Muncy and Amy E. Muncy, warranty deed.

Denny Sanders to Donna Mosco, quitclaim deed.

Broderick Sizemore to Kemberly L.

Eakright, quitclaim deed.

G r a c e m a r k Properties LLC. to Jessica L. Day, warranty deed.

Michael P. Castro to Jessika K. Taylor, warranty deed.

Daniel K. Border to Lorayne A. Eubank, warranty deed.

Cayla L. Harris and Sharon Newhouse to KWA Holdings LLC., warranty deed.

Charles W. Backs and Karen Enyeart Irrevocable Trust to Kristina Middleton, trust deed.

Marriage License Darcy Lawton Conrad, 47 and Joy Lauren Dillon, 45.

Michael Donald McDermit, 36 and Amy Renee Slone, 28.

Bryan Scott, 58 and Shonda Scott, 53.

Lucretia Earhart, 68 Loved her cats April 7, 1951 – Feb. 8, 2020 Lucretia Earhart, 68, of Wabash, died at 11:44 p.m., Feb. 8, 2020. She was born April 7, 1951 in Wabash, to Albert and Evelyn (Lehman) DuBois White.

Lucretia was a 1969 graduate of Southwood High School. She was a certified nursing assistant, and also worked at the ARC of Wabash County. She enjoyed reading, listening to country music, spending time with her two cats Peabody and Yellow, and being with her family.

She is survived by her three daughters, Jennifer (John) Ritenour of McCordsville, Lisa Earhart of Fishers, and Jessica Earhart of Wabash; brother, Tom DuBois of Lincolnville; and her sister, Traci DuBois of LaFontaine; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Cozette Mixon.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 57 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

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The Roann Volunteer Fire Department will have their annual fundraiser on Feb. 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

They will be serving grilled loins, all you can eat. They also will have hot dogs for kids. The charge is:

$8 for Adults; $4 for Children 6-12 yrs.

Old; Free to Children 5 & Under.

THE ROANN LIONS Club wants you to mark your calendar for the annual Valentine Banquet to be held on Saturday, February 15 at the

Walk by Faith Church. The meal will be served at 6;00pm so please arrive by 5:45pm. The entertainment will be pianist McKenzie Niccum from Akron, Indiana. Please call Donna at 765-833-5663 to turn in your reser-

vations.

ROANN TOWN BOARD Meeting is Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall.

ROANN HERITAGE GROUP will meet on the Feb. 13 in the Town Hall at 6:30pm. Please continue saving your hard plastic for the group.

PASTOR BALMER OF The Roann United Methodist Church sermon on Feb. 16 will be from Genesis

12:1-7 titled “Blessing.” Larry and Lana Kuhn are greeters and Cliff Gard is Worship Leader with Connie Doud at the piano.

The Worship service starts at 9:00am and Sunday School is at 10:15am. They are located at the corner of Adams and Arnold in Roann.

PHYLLIS MEYER was surprised by her family with a 95th birthday party at

Rosie’s in Marion (her granddaughters’ favorite restaurant).

The afternoon was spent talking, telling stories, taking pictures and eating birthday cake.

BOB MACE OF the Roann First Brethren Church will consider a promise of God within the doctrine of His love during the month of February. They worship at 10:00am every Sunday at 240 W

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

Roann firefighters plan fundraiser Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

Allen Street in Roann. Everyone is invited. They have a passion for practical Bible teaching centered on the word of God bathed in God’s love for one another.

They would be honored if you would join them.

CONINUE PRAYERS FOR Rex Renz, who had a transplant and fouryear-old Sawyer Draper who is fighting leukemia.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: February 13 – Mr. & Mrs. Ted Brower; February 16 – Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Cartwright CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: February 12 – Cathy Trump, Mike Morris, and Brody Sizemore; February 13 – Rod Birk, Levi Allen, and George Conrad; February 14 – Gregory Brault, Shane Vigar, and John Livengood; February 15 – Jeff Slee and Alex Hentgen; February 16 – Nancy Vigar, Kimberly Baer, and Paige Cooley; February 17 – Kenneth Emley; February 18 – Todd Krom and Bob Kramer.

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Hoovers have long history in Urbana

URBANA

Here is a unique family that I Kroger Egg. found very interesting – the Next is Doris (Hoover) Mattern.

Hoover family.

She went to Urbana High School They are all sisters born to and graduated in 1943 and is 95.

Burvia and Mable Hoover. These For fun, she stated that she was a ladies are a very sweet bunch and member of the home ec. club and I wanted the people of Wabash was very active in the church. She County to meet them. was a member of the Women’s Mary (Hoover) Schenkel is first Guild. Married Bob Mattern later I want to tell you about. She was in 1943 in St. Peters Parsonage. born on Jan. 23, 1929. and is 91.

The Rev. Irvin Stegner performed Graduated from Urbana High the marriage. Bob and Doris were School in 1947. She lived in together for 67 years and had Urbana for 20 years and worked at three children, a boy and two Urbana’s Knee’s Café’ girls. They resided in back then. For fun she Urbana for 44 years. She stated that they would now has two grandchilplay hide & seek, build dren, three great-grandsnowmen and make children, and two greatsnow tracks. Later she great-grandchildren.

She worked at Cyclone married Eugene Seeder Mfg. for 20 years.

Schenkel in 1949 at St. Norma (Hoover) Paul’s. Together they Wilcox is the last of had three children. She Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell these wonderful ladies. now has eight grand260-774-3665 She was born on June 7, children and 13 greatpinkynova71@ 1927, and is now 93. She grandchildren. She says hotmail.com went to Urbana High she has no regrets.

School and graduated in Ethel (Hoover) Fogel 1945. Norma married was born on July 14, Marvin Wilcox 1947 at the Silver 1935, and is 85. She graduated Creek Christian Church. They from Urbana High School in 1953. lived in Urbana for 22 years. They While she lived in Urbana she were together for 61 years and would have fun playing baseball, had five children. For fun they fishing and she said she really did a whole lot of traveling. They had fun sliding in the creek water went to Europe, Canada, Hawaii and mud. Later she married Paul and California. She says they just Fogel in 1962 at the St. Peters went all over the place. Norma Church of Urbana. Paul’s uncle, now has 15 grandchildren and 19 Ralph, performed the wedding ceremony. She and Paul were mar- great-grandchildren.

These ladies are just a small ried for 49 years and lived in part of the Urbana history that I Urbana. Together they had one wanted to share with you. There child, Brian. Ethel has six grandwere a total of 11 siblings to the children and seven great-grandHoover legacy and these four children. She worked at Cyclone Seeder Mfg. for several years and Continued on page 16 for a while at Public Service and

Sisters (from left) Mary Schenkel, Ethel Fogel, Doris Mattern and Norma Wilcox.

L.H. Carpenter Early Learning Center

Open House and Registration for the 2020-2021 School Year

Wednesday, Feb. 19th from 4-7 PM • Students must be 4 years old by August 1st.

• Parents need to bring the students birth certificate and immunization/shot record.

• If needing assistance, you must bring in a copy of your recent tax return or two recent pay stubs for each adult living in the household. If an adult is taking classes, please bring in proof of enrollment. We are a level 3 Paths to Quality provider. We accept CCDF and On My Way Pre-K Grants.

1101 Colerain Street

• We offer a 1:12 student ratio, transportation, structured age-appropriate academic skill curriculum, social skills through independent and group play, educational field trips, parent communication, and a family fun night each nine weeks.

• We offer Dual Immersion Preschool and Little Apaches Preschool.

If you have questions, please call our office at 274-0333

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Kynleigh Lael Williams Kynleigh Lael was born to Mr. & Mrs. Kenny Williams, Lagro, at 6:13 p.m.

Nov. 13, 2019.

The baby weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21.75 inches long.

Her mother is the former Christinn Rish. She has two older brothers, Noah and Micah.

Grandparents are Tamara Rish and Kenny Sr. and Kathy Williams. Greatgrandparents are Irene (the late Comer) Bilbrey, Charlie (the late

Sharon) Tucker and Carllus and Mary Ann Adkins.

The baby will be

dedicated to the Lord at Emmanuel Free Will Baptsist Church.

Urbana news ...continued from Page 15 women are a small part of which I felt you would enjoy reading about. Others in the Hoover family you might recognize are Larry, Fred, Nancy, Irene, Virgia, Doyle and Harvey.

Urbana Blood Drive: The Urbana Yoke Parish sponsored their first blood drive of 2020 on Feb. 5. The goal was set at 29 and we acquired 31 presenting donors that were all able to give. A big thank you to all who worked the drive, donated food and most of all the ones who gave blood.

There is a great need for blood right now so if you missed our drive, please find another one. Our next blood drive will be held in on May 6, so mark your calendars.

Urbana Lions Club is looking for new prospective members to join. If you would like to be a part of a club that does a lot for the Urbana Community, then consider joining the Urbana Lions.

The club has always

done projects to help the community. They have been united in a single cause, helping those less fortunate.

Whatever the Urbana community needs to make life better The Urbana Lions are here to help.

Remember the Lion Moto; We Serve.

Prayer Concerns: Roxanne Haupert & her family, Ike Binkerd, Doris Mattern, Kristina Gamsby, Bonita Snell, Theda Stein, Alma DeVore, Jane Winebrenner, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Larry Eads, Dean & Lois Haupert, Duane and Esther Wagner, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim Hartley, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and her daughter Jackie, Jeff Warnock, Joan Trusner, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney.

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Salamonie to host monthly luncheon

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.

UWIS interpretive naturalist Shelly Reed will present “The Civilian Conservation Corps of Indiana” through an engaging trivia presentation on Monday, March 2. The Main Dish will be Ham and Beans.

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 On Saturday, Feb. 15 from 3-7 p.m.

Salamonie Lake will have a short program on eagles and then you will drive to some well known eagle spots. You will end at the roost site to watch the bald eagles fly in for the night. Fill up your gas tank and prepare for an awesome eagle adventure! Bring snacks, drinks, binoculars, cameras, spotting scopes and dress for the occasion!

Warm food and drinks will be available for free-will donations. There is a small amount of walking involved.

Accessible parking available and should be noted at registration. All areas we plan to visit have had many eagles in the years’ past. To register call Upper Wabash Interpretive Service at 260-4682127. Advance registration is requested.

On Saturday, Feb. 29 from 5:30-8:00 p.m.

“Cowboy Gathering” will take place. This event will have a program, meal and you will be required to reserve your spot so please call 260-4682127.

LAGRO TOWN HALL phone

Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271.

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Colleen Cambell, Feb. 4; Liz Schmid, Feb. 8; Thelma Sanchez, Feb. 9; Bill Miller, Feb. 12; Josh Gidley, Feb. 20; Andrew Frieden, Feb.21; Arden Heagy, Feb.22. Happy Birthday to all!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN FEBRUARY TO: Scott and Julie Hendry, Feb. 13 and Larry and Judy Quinn, Feb. 13.

Congratulations 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. Just a reminder, if MSD schools are closed for either a scheduled day off or due to weather, Kids Klub will not be held.

ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services.

Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also

offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m.

SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH usually conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.

All are invited to attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro. Due to winter weather St. Patrick’s Church will not have mass until March 15, 2020.

THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street, Wabash. Bible Study Night will be every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please call Roxane at 260-571-7686 for more information.

THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards.

A THOUGHT TO PONDER: “With Valentine’s Day this week, here is a thought: People come into your life for a REASON, a SEASON, or a LIFETIME. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a reason, it is

NM Kiwanis plan to sell roses

usually to meet a need you have expressed. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrong doing on your part and for whatever reason this relationship may come to an end. We must realize our need has been met, our desire has been fulfilled, their work is done. Some people come into your life for a season, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn, they bring an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done.

Lifetime relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned from the others into this relationship and areas of your life.”

EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week!

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo. com

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North Manchester Kiwanis Club is selling roses to benefit youth in our community, state, nation and world. Cost is $20 for one dozen roses in your choice of Red, Yellow, Pink, or White. Orders due by Tuesday, March 3, and will be delivered on Thursday, March 19. Contac Joe Accetta at 260-6150073 to place an order or for more information.

LIZ’S UNEXPECTED JOURNEY BENEFIT MEAL: A fundraiser for Elizabeth Schilling, a Manchester High school graduate who is fighting a brain tumor will be held on Friday, Feb. 21 from 58 p.m. at the Manchester High School. Cost is $10/meal; dine in or carry out. Menu includes pork loin, mash potatoes, salad, dessert, and drink.

There will be T-shirts sold to support Liz for $20 each. Pre-sale of tickets at

Rhinestone and Roses. Tickets also available at the door.

LEGION AUXILARY HOST VALENTINE DAY DINNER: American Legion Auxiliary #402 will host a special Valentine’s Day Dinner on Friday, Feb. 14, 4:30 - 7 p.m. at the Bluebird Café in Laketon. IN. Choice of Prime Rib or Shrimp, Potato, Salad, Drink & Dessert. Flowers will be available for the ladies in attendance.

Cost is $12.50 and advanced tickets and

Carry-outs are available. Contact Bluebird, 260-306-0162 for more information.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP: The winter session of GriefShare will begin on Wednesday, Feb 12 from 6:30-8 p.m.

McKee Mortuary, Inc and the Congregational Christian Church have partnered together to offer the community GriefShare, a 13 week session of discussion, video seminars and individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Participant will need to purchase a workbook at a cost of $15.

Scholarships are available for those who need. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street.

Please contact the church at 260-982-2882 for more information or to register.

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Little Knights Preschool registration underway MSD of Wabash County officials are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 202021 Little Knights Preschool program!

To enroll as a Little Knight, a student must be 4 years old

by Aug. 1, 2020. The Little Knights program allows preschoolers to learn about their world in a developmentallyappropriate way that best prepares them for Kindergarten and beyond.

Along with fellow MSD Wabash School Metro North Elementary, our Little Knights Preschool program has achieved a Level 3 rating in Paths to Quality, recognizing our program’s knowl-

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Enrollment packets can be picked up in our school office.

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Want to know more about our Little Knights Preschool or Kindergarten programs? Please join us for a Little Knights/Kindergarte n Preview Night on Wednesday, February 26, from 6:30-7:30 PM. Please contact our school office, (260) 569-6859, with any questions. Thank you!

VETRANS COFFEE AND SNACK guest speaker Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. meeting will be Dr. Charles Lyons from Wabash. Charles was in the Army and served in Vietnam as a medic.

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Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message.

A BETTER LIFEBRIANNA’S HOPE support and recovery meeting is at Wabash First UMC every Thursday at 8pm.

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$28,431.87 $2,629.57 $20,834.30 $51,895.74, up $1,560.82 from the last meeting.

Jay Driskill briefed the board on the Somerset Preservation Fund.

There was a significant discussion and members believe they should take the money from the CD which matures Feb. 24th and put it into a fund or funds The board has until the end of February to decide what we want to do. It has voted to leave $15,000 in the checking account and add the rest of the money to the $6,430 already in the Somerset Preservation Fund.

We would welcome your input on which fund to choose.

The board is considering another raffle. Cindy Holderman reports it can get a quarter side of beef for about $650. The board could sell 350 tickets for $10 or 6 for $50. That is the same as the last raffle. The board is looking for 35 people who would sell 10 tickets. This would occur in March if the board can get the helpers.

Township Trustee Mike Ruse reports that the township has donated $1,000 for the

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SOMERSET BOARD met Jan. 13, at the Community Building. Derek Finch called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Present were members, Jay Driskill, Von Moore, Gary DeGrandchamp and Larry Wente.

Susan Peebles was absent. Also present were Dan Ribble and Todd Dale who are applying the epoxy to the concrete floor and Mike Ruse, Waltz Township Trustee and Boots Jack, President of the Somerset Lions Club.

Ribble and Dale were present to discuss the bid for fixing the community building floor. The bid was for $5,200. The Lions have a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation and will donate $200 to cover the cost of the project. This coming week the painters will finish the men’s bathroom and officials will need to only pay for the material.

They will spray paint the registers.

The minutes of the last meeting were shared and approved.

Gary DeGrandchamp presented the financial report. Savings Checking CD Total

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Notice is hereby given that James Earl Schumaker, Sr., was on the 24th day of January, 2020, appointed as Personal Representatives of the Estate of James Earl Schumaker, Jr., deceased, who died on the 10th day of October, 2019.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file a claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 24th day of January, 2020.

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Community Building and has a “rainy day fund of $1000 for machinery or equipment.” A donation of $2000 has been made to the Converse Volunteer Fire Department to help fund the Somerset Fire Station.

The board also wishes to thank Donnie Radabaugh for the cleanup around their buildings. We are trying to get a website for the building which will allow people to go online and see if the building is available to rent on a certain date. It has a quote of $1,027 with an annual maintenance fee of $132. We would like to see if we can have a wi-fi at the building.

Topics from our annual meeting in November that still need to be addressed include. We are still looking for someone to serve as a board member as we are one short. We have a cleanup day scheduled for April 18. And we want to get pea gravel for the park and landscape stone around the building.

We will be asking for members to help with cleaning the Community Building.

This will occur after the painters have fin-

ished the epoxy work.

We will post it on the sign and on email.

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM. WORDS WISDOM “How you react emotionally is a choice in any situation and those cumulative choices can make or break your chances for well-being.”

Judith Orloff, Emotional Freedom HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Gordon Gunenin Feb. 5, Cody Ruthedy Feb. 6 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Bethany Pier Feb. 13, Sue Vogleman, Valene Alexander, Feb. 14, Karen Lehman, Carter Wente, Clarence McNeeley, Chad Wolf, James Cochran, Laura Adams Feb. 17, Joan Young Feb. 18, Ashley Vandermark, Feb. 19, David Finch Feb. 20 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Wayne and Joan Draper Feb. 13, Jim and Martha Philbeck, Clarence and Diana McNeeley Feb. 14 SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com

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God put us on this earth to enjoy its abundance, not deprive ourselves of the very things that bring us joy, like food. However, diet fads love to take us to extremes, and this behavior is far from new!

In the 1930s The Grapefruit Diet called for eating grapefruit at every meal and in the 1950s the Cabbage Soup Diet limited your diet to little more than cabbage soup!

In the 1970s the Scarsdale Diet cut out the carbs and in the 1990’s the Atkins diet pushed high-protein foods.

In the 1980’s the Zone Diet asked for a slightly more balanced approach but then the 2000’s South Beach Diet said to cut those carbs out.

In recent times we’ve got to hear about Paleo and Keto, both of which call for heavy restrictions in what you eat. However, since we all have bodies with very different needs, it is best not to diet at all but just eat specific to your own body’s needs.

I think Gillian Michaels said it best in a recent comment on Keto when she said that since every cell in our body is comprised of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins it’s a “nobrainer” that our body needs to eat all three in order to be balanced and healthy.

All fad diets do share one common denominator: the restriction of “junk” empty calorie, non-nutritive food, which is the true source of most weight problems.

The avoidance of “junk” foods and processed ingredients will indeed, make you lose weight, and you can get back to eating the foods that you love, like potatoes, just so long as you buy them in the produce section!

I personally prefer the delicate, papery skins and buttery taste of fingerling potatoes, which naturally grow smaller than regular potatoes and tend to look knobby, giving them that odd, “finger” shape.

Offering a very flavorful, creamy texture when completely mature, one serving of these babies will take up only 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SmartPoints!

Offering both comfort and contentment that soothes your hunger away, it’s high time we start eating to nourish our whole body again, by eating a balanced diet each and every day!

Here now are three fine and flavorful ways to add a healthy serving of fingerlings to your plate today. ENJOY!

Fresh-herbed Fingerlings

Luscious Lemon Little Spuds

Prep Time: 5 mins; Cook Time: 25 mins; Total Time: 30 mins.

Yield: 4 servings.

1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, cut into uniformsized sections 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 to 3 sprigs fresh sage 3 sprigs fresh thyme 6 cloves garlic, left unpeeled 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus for sheet pan fine natural sea salt pepper Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place a baking sheet inside the oven to heat. In a medium bowl, combine potatoes, rosemary, sage, thyme, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper then toss well. Remove pan from oven, lightly coat with olive oil, then spread potato mixture onto pan. Place pan back in oven, reduce heat to 425 degrees, and roast for 20 minutes, turning midway through, until crispy on outside and tender on inside. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 5 mins; Cook Time: 55 mins; Total Time: 60 mins.

Yield: 4 servings.

1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, scrubbed, halved lengthwise 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoons kosher salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, divided use 4 cup chopped fresh parsley Flaky sea salt In a large straight-sided skillet or a Dutch oven, combine potatoes, lemon juice, kosher salt, and half of the butter. Add enough clean, cold water to just cover potatoes. Over a medium-high heat, bring to a boil and cook under a simmer until potatoes are tender, 20–25 minutes. Increase heat to high and boil rapidly until pan is almost dry, 15–20 minutes more. Arrange potatoes in the skillet so that they are cut-side down in a single layer. Reduce heat to medium and cook potatoes, undisturbed, until water has evaporated and cut sides of potatoes are deeply browned, 5–10 minutes. Using a thin metal spatula, scrape skillet to cleanly release

potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley and add remaining butter to skillet. Toss until potatoes are well coated then serve sprinkled with sea salt.

Petite “Parmed” Potatoes Prep Time: 10 mins; Cook Time: 30 mins; Total Time: 40 mins.

Yield: 4 servings.

1 1/2 pounds mixed color fingerling potatoes 1-2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided use 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced kosher salt and ground pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut fingerling potatoes into halves.

In a cast iron skillet, combine potatoes, butter, olive oil, garlic, parsley, half of the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Stir and mix until potatoes are fully seasoned. Place skillet in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes are slightly crispy and tender on the inside. Let cool for 5 minutes, top with the remaining parmesan cheese and serve.

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Wabash Little League tryouts begin Wabash Little League began tryouts on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 9, at Wabash High School’s Coolman Gym. Youngsters of all ages gathered to try out while coaches from the various divisions looked on.

Activities began with coach’s pitch and worked its way through the various divisions, giving the coaches a chance to see what the individual players had to offer.

Youngsters were asked to field balls, catch pop-ups, throw the baseball, run across the gym floor and try their hand in the batting cage.

Another round of tryouts are planned Feb. 16 at Coolman gym.

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Things to look for in a new job

Change plays a big role as people ring in a new year. At the dawn of a new year, some people resolve to live healthier in the months ahead while others might make financial resolutions in an attempt to improve their bottom lines.

The decision to change jobs is another popular resolution at the dawn of a new year.

Professionals change jobs for various reasons. But regardless of what’s behind a career change, many people can benefit by looking for things in a new job that can make them happy both professionally and personally.

• Salary: Of course everyone would love to earn more money when changing jobs, but there is more to changing jobs than just improving your bottom line. As you begin your job search, consider how much you currently earn and if that allows you to live a life

you love. If so, don’t overemphasize finding a new job that pays considerably more than your currently earn. On the flip side, young professionals who want to start a family in the years ahead should consider the costs associated with such a decision and how the salaries they earn at their next jobs may affect what they want down the road.

• Work/life balance: Before beginning your search for a new job, think about why you want to switch careers or companies. Long hours often leads to burnout. If you’re looking for a new job because you’re burned out, try to find a job that affords you a better work/life balance.

A study from the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen found that, with the curious exception of people who work more than 55

hours per week, stress rises accordingly with the numbers of hours worked each week.

Keep that in mind if your goal is to find a job that affords you a better work/life balance.

• Satisfaction: When attempting to achieve a better work/life balance, it can be easy to overlook satisfaction at work in exchange for more time at home. But studies have shown that feeling satisfied by what you do can have a profound impact on your overall happiness.

It’s possible to find an engaging career that still affords you time away from work, and such a career can ultimately pave the way toward a happier life.

• Commute: Bending over backwards simply to get to work and then get home from work can have an incredibly negative impact on your life. A study from the Office of National

Regardless of what’s behind a career change, many people can benefit by looking for things in a new job that can make them happy both professionally and personally.

Statistics in the United Kingdom found that commuters, especially those who spend between 60 and 90 minutes commuting to work, have lower life

satisfaction and lower levels of happiness compared to people who don’t commute.

Before accepting a job offer, estimate your commute time to and

from the new office and try to determine the impact of that commute on your quality of life.

Many people aspire to find a new job at the

dawn of a new year.

Job seekers should consider a host of factors before switching jobs to make sure they make the best decisions.

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Sharp Creek honor roll announced Article provided

Officials from Sharp Creek Elementary School have announced the honor roll of students in grades four through six for the second quarter of the 2019-20 school year/ Those earning honors were: All A Honor Roll 4th Grade: Teagan Baer, Briggs Baker, Collin Biehl, Haylee Boring, Karsen Brown, Ali Copeland, Montgomrie Dawes, Megan Easterday, Madelyn Holley, Callie McClure, Emily Miller, Preston Moore, Kolten Prus, Makaela Shoue, Calvin Thompson, Naomi Watson

5th Grade: Dawson Texeira, Adrienne Unger, Ruby Weaver, Emma Wilson, Chloie Youngblood 6th Grade: Lillian Barton, Gavin Brainard, Tyler Haupert, Sophia Holley, Neil Long, Mason Lyons, Francie McDonald, Erin Rehak, Mackenzie Southwick, Brinlei Swihart, Cody Yeiser A-B Honor Roll 4th Grade: Kyra Aderman, Bella Baynes, Samantha Bolin, Justin Brunett, Jailea Emley, Kasen Fitch, Jozilynn Fleshood, Joeleen Gedcus, Brayden Gidley, Jazmine Gill, Cooper Good, Joseph Hall, Luke Hemingway, Cody

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How to plan a wedding ceremony Months of planning is par for the course for couples about to tie the knot.

Much of that planning concerns the reception, and right-

fully so. Receptions last longer than ceremonies, and couples are often involved in every reception detail, from picking the appetizers to

serve during cocktail hour to choosing the final song before everyone calls it a night. But it’s equally important that couples devote consider-

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There’s a push for private vows Weddings are very special occasions for two people who are in love. That’s why many couples want close family and friends nearby when they tie the knot. But even the happiest couples may express some nervousness about one particular part of traditional wedding ceremonies.

Wedding vows are a way for couples to profess their love for each other. However, many couples who

want to write their own vows are hesitant to say them aloud in front of an audience. If couples are intimidated by a heartfelt recital of their vows in front of a crowd, then exchanging vows in private may be for them.

Wedding planners and industry experts say that private vows have become very popular. While the vows do not replace the public exchange

that seals the marriage from a legal standpoint, they can be words shared in a private moment before the actual ceremony itself. A quiet moment alone allows couples to shed private tears and share a special moment before they make haste for the altar.

The Knot, a premier wedding planning resource, notes that there are many reasons to share private vows.

Making plans ties. From choosing readings to honoring loved ones to immersing oneself in his or her faith, these tips can help couples plan their perfect ceremony.

• Give the ceremony equal footing with the reception. Spend time trying to put a personalized spin on the preceedings, whether that entails writing your own vows or choosing moving music that means something to you. When given ample attention, seemingly minor details can make for a special, memorable ceremony.

• Choose a ceremony location that is close to the reception site. If a ceremony will take place in a house of worship, try to choose a reception venue close to the ceremony site. This

• You do not like being in the spotlight or become shy in front of crowds.

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keeps guests, some of whom may be out-oftowners who have already traveled extensively, from spending too much time on the road during the day of the wedding.

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• You’d like to recite loving words in a native language that some guests may not understand.

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If couples are intimidated by a heartfelt recital of their vows in front of a crowd, then exchanging vows in private may be for them.

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A guide to planning daytime weddings Weddings dot the social calendars of millions of people across the globe. The Association for Wedding Professionals International says every year an average

of 2.4 million weddings are performed in the United States and approximately 150,000 per year are performed in Canada.

Evenings are the most common time of the day to host a wed-

ding, but that does not mean a daytime wedding cannot be a beautiful event and make for a party to remember.

Couples are increasingly customizing their weddings to be a reflection of their personal styles. One of the ways couples are customizing their festivities is by moving the wedding to various hours of the day that meet the couple’s needs. A wedding that takes place in the late morning or afternoon may be the perfect fit for some

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• Secure accommodations. An early wedding means guests may have to travel from afar the evening before to be able to attend the festivities. Daytime weddings can be complemented by working with a hotel or bed and breakfast to ensure guests will have a place to stay and get ready to arrive at the early wedding in time.

• Don’t be afraid to negotiate prices. The wedding resource Bridal Guide says that vendors are typically more amenable to price discounts or offering greater value for daytime weddings. That’s because demand for their services is reduced during the day.

Similarly, venues may have more availability during the day than at night, and, as a result, they’re more flexible on prices, especially since brunch foods generally cost less than dinner entrees.

• Hire the right photographer. Be sure to contract with a photographer who is a pro at handling photos in daylight and natural light.

While many photographers are skilled in any light, many are used to shooting in churches and venues with low lighting. Be sure to see picture

samples taken during the daytime to gauge a photographer’s daytime experience and skill level.

• Employ color to add dimension.

During evening weddings, lighting or candles help set the mood. Those same elements will be ineffective in daylight.

Choose bright colors for your decor and

flowers to brighten up spaces.

• Choose alternative entertainment.

Chances are guests are not going to feel as comfortable dancing during daylight hours. Consider other entertainment, such as lawn games, karaoke, or a comedian. A guitarist or pianist may be a nice musical touch.

• Plan food accordingly. Just because the wedding is early does not mean the food should be.

Guests still will need to eat. If you are only opting for light appetizers and cocktails, be sure to mention this on the invitation so guests can plan ahead and won’t go hungry.

Daytime weddings can be successful with a little tweaking of traditional evening wedding planning.

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Flowers have a variety of uses While flowers certainly add beauty and a wonderful aroma to wedding ceremonies and receptions, there are other reasons behind their inclusion in such festivities.

In ancient Rome, brides carried or wore flower garlands because the Romans believed flowers signified hope, fertility and new beginnings.

In the Middle Ages, brides did not carry flowers, but rather strong-smelling spices and herbs. The rationale was that the herbs and spices would drive away bad luck and evil spirits.

Flowers also served another practical purpose. In eras when bathing was a luxury, different flowers and herbs helped mask body odors.

Couples are moving away from traditional centerpieces to floral chandeliers and curtains made of blooms for their weddings.

Wedding flowers are now larger than life

Move over bouquets and centerpieces. Flowers are taking over weddings in a big way. While wedding trends come and go, flowers will always have a place at the wedding table.

The blooms brides and grooms choose and how they decide to display them can say much about the couple’s style. Many modern couples are opting for statement pieces with their flowers to rival the big and bold ideas they’re incorporating elsewhere into their occasions, such as in cakes and clothing. In fact, floral designer Tom Uberuaga says traditional hurricane vase centerpieces are outdated and only focus the eye on the middle of the table.

He prefers guests enter the wedding and have their senses stimulated by flowers from all angles. Large flower installations, as well as blooms popping up in unexpected places, are some of the hot trends for couples to keep their eyes on.

Floral chandeliers There’s no need to worry about seeing over table centerpieces or flowers getting in the way of photo moments.

Thanks to hanging flowers and floral chandeliers, flowers are quite literally moving up in the world. Hanging floral pieces can add instant drama and make a large visual impact. Florists can hang flowers from beams over tabletops to increase visual

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impact, whether as individual baskets, single stems or floral swags. Hanging floral chandeliers are dramatic but naturally expensive. Think about a large installation that forces guests to look up into a sea of greenery and flowers. The smell and the sight can be breathtaking.

Welcome wreaths Why should wreaths only be reserved for front doors and holiday decor? A welcome floral wreath can be placed by the entryway to a chapel or reception hall with a heartfelt sentiment that shows guests how much they’re appreciated.

Fairy-tale flowers A floral curtain of hanging flowers can line a chuppah or drape the altar in beautiful blooms.

Couples who would like a fairy-tale entrance also can make their debut as a

couple by coming through a flower curtain at the reception.

Martha Stewart Weddings says a cascade of flowers and greens can be romantic and elegant.

Dance floor blooms Who says flowers have to be overhead or on a table? With a plexiglass dance floor, or one made from some other transparent material, flowers can be underfoot, creating a magical floral carpet.

Floral necklaces Brides needn’t carry their bouquets, they can wear ethereal and whimsical floral pieces around their necks or on their waists instead.

Couples are urged to speak with their florists about the innovative ways they can make flowers an even more awe-inspiring component of their weddings.

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There are options for engagement rings Engagement rings are often sizable investments. Money magazine reports the average engagement ring costs around $5,800. An engagement ring symbolizes the start of a lifelong commitment and may even set the tone for a couple’s wedding day.

Jewelry styles are personal, and grooms-to-be should carefully research their significant others’ preferences in terms of precious metals, colors and gemstones. Even though tradition holds that a diamond gemstone is classic

for engagement rings, these precious stones are not the only options.

In fact, before World War II, just 10 percent of proposals involved diamond engagement rings.

That number jumped to 80 percent by 1990.

However, many modern couples now lean toward other offerings not only for the uniqueness they provide, but also for the

potential cost savings.

Those seeking something unique can embrace these engagement ring options.

• Amethyst: This vibrant, lavenderhued stone can be breathtaking when cut the correct way.

Purple shades have long been associated with royalty, making an amethyst fitting for such an occasion

as special as an engagement. Because amethysts, which are less expensive than diamonds, are a seven on the Mohs scale for gemstone hardness, they can be very durable.

• Knot rings: These rings do not have a center stone. Rather, they’re designed to be a tied knot or infinity symbol. These rings can be particularly sentimental as they represent true, unbroken love.

• Opal: Gemstones, like flowers, have been assigned certain meanings. Tying the

engagement ring to one of them can infuse more symbolism into the relationship. Opal, for example, represents love, passion, creativity, spontaneity, and inspiration. Those traits seem tailormade for surprise proposals.

• Sapphire: While sapphire stones often are blue, they can also be yellow, green, pink, and white.

Sapphires are the third hardest mineral. A white sapphire can be the perfect diamond replacement.

• Garnet or ruby:

Red is the definitive color of love. A Valentine’s Day proposal can be made even more special by presenting an engagement ring with a red gemstone.

• Moissanite: The jewelry source Brilliant Earth says moissanite is a gemstone first discovered in 1893 by Henri Moissan in a meteorite that fell to earth. It is remarkably similar to a diamond in appearance and strength.

Moissanite also has heightened brilliance.

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Cater guests’ dietary needs at the reception Gone are the days when wedding reception menus were limited to the one-sizefits-all offerings of meat, chicken or fish.

Thanks to modern diets, couples hoping to accommodate guests may need to provide a wide array of food choices.

It is impossible to pinpoint an exact number, as there are no definitive surveys classifying all dietary preferences, but there are believed to be around 7.9 million people in the United States who follow a vegetarian-based diet.

Of those people, around one million are strictly vegan, according to data in The Economist. In addition, NYU Langone Health says one-third of Americans are trying to avoid gluten. The Gluten Free Agency, which is a consulting group dedicated to

helping advertisers, says some nine million people in Canada are going gluten-free now for medical or personal reasons.

Toss in the scores of people with peanut or other allergies and even more caution is needed when designing wedding menus.

Savvy couples who have guests’ health and comfort in mind recognize the importance of offering a varied meal plan for wedding-related parties and receptions.

The following are some ideas to consider when planning wedding menus.

• Consider a buffetstyle service.

Although couples might like the tradition and flair that a seated/plated meal offers, it creates a much more limited selection of meal options. Buffet-style dinner service often provides couples with

multiple choices, and it’s much more likely they can come up with a combination that caters to any food allergies or dietary restrictions guests may have.

• Opt for food stations. In lieu of one long buffet table, a modern approach is to have staffed food stations. Foods as well as their ingredients can be clearly stated on food table placards so guests can make appropriate choices.

• Offer alternatives for dessert. Wedding cake can be a challenge to someone with a gluten sensitivity or an egg or a nut allergy. While not every guest indulges in dessert, make it a point to offer an alternative to cake.

Perhaps a groom’s cake can be revamped into gluten-free cookie bars or a nut-free trifle.

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The evolution of wedding favors Wedding favors have changed — and in many cases for the better. Favors have evolved from the inexpensive trinkets purchased in bulk into more personalized mementos that guests can cherish.

Today’s couples are interested in customizing their weddings and offering guests something meaningful, or at the very least, edible, so that favors don’t immediately get relegated to the trash can. According to Heather Jones of Wente Vineyards in California, favors

have moved from “goodie bags” toward items that are experimental and fun.

Wedding planners from across the country offer these wedding favor trends that couples may want to incorporate into their own celebrations.

by brewery, a tour of a local attraction while guests are in town or a group excursion for guests attending a destination wedding can be fun and will help guests create lasting memories.

Welcome bags Rather than takehome bags, welcome bags have replaced the traditional favor trinket at some weddings. Many weddings have become multi-day events that ask guests traveling from out of town to attend a wedding weekend. To help greet them and make their experience memorable, couples may fill a gift bag with items guests can use or enjoy during

their stay — like a bottle of locally sourced maple syrup or some handmade soaps from a nearby shopkeeper.

Experience gifts Instead of a candle or a monogrammed cake server, think of experiences to offer guests. A coupon for free drinks at a near-

Charitable donations Some couples feel that favors are wasteful and would rather set aside a portion of their wedding budgets toward giving back. In such situations, a donation to charity in guests’ names can be the way to go. Guests can vote on two favorite charities advertised on a special table at the wedding reception.

The one with the most votes will get the proceeds.

Late-night snacks After a night of celebrating, some guests may want the festivities to continue, but may need some extra sustenance to make it through a few more hours. Some couples are eschewing traditional favors in lieu of making room for extra food or beverage expenses that can include after-party treats. These may run the gamut from woodfired pizzas to food truck vendors to extra desserts. A tasty take-home option also may be given, such as fresh zeppolis or beignets, or even a personalized bottle of wine.

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Make a statement with your wedding cake Brides and grooms may pour over every detail of their weddings, but few components of the festivities may be as fun, especially for foodies, as deciding what the wedding cake will look like. Couples who want to deliver show-stopping visuals often express some measure of their creativity and personalities through statement wedding cakes.

Many couples now eschew the classic three-tiered white cake in favor of a dessert that garners instant attention.

Whether the cake is brightly colored or hand-painted, a towering architectural marvel or shimmering in metallics, couples are opting to make a statement

with their confections. Apart from clever cake-toppers, here are ways to stand apart when dessert is served.

• According to the Perfect Wedding Guide, a rising trend in cakes is to cover a white or naked cake with translucent glaze tinted in the couple’s wedding colors. This artistic expression can be especially stunning in boho-chic weddings.

• Statement tiers also are popular. The cake may be traditional in nearly every way, but couples then set the cake apart by featuring an elaborate design or a different hue in one tier.

• Martha Stewart Weddings advises that more than just color can be used to

make a statement.

Lifelike sugar flowers can really set cakes apart. Guests may not be sure if they can consume all aspects of some cakes. But delicate sugar flowers taste as good as they look.

• Hand-painted tiles on a cake are another way to add panache.

A bride and groom may be inspired by a European vacation or the stained-glass effects of religious windows and want to add that feel to the tiers of the cake.

• Sometimes a statement comes by way of texture. Even an allwhite cake can be dressed up with interesting textural effects. Ruffles, lace, embossing, and 3-D rosettes are different textural components that can be incorpo-

Factors effecting engagement length

Upon getting engaged, couples may ponder how long their engagement should last. There is no perfect answer, and engagement length typically depends on personal preference and the needs of the couple.

Each year, millions of couples around the world tie the knot.

But before couples walk down the aisle, the proposal to get married must take place. Many couples mutually agree to get engaged, while the experience may be a surprise for others who have thought about it, but may not have been sure when one partner or another would “pop the question.”

Upon getting engaged, couples may ponder how long their engagement should last. There is no perfect answer, and engagement length typically depends on personal preference and the needs of the couple.

In fact, according to The Knot 2017 Real Weddings Study, the average length of an engagement is 14.5 months.

A number of factors affect the length

of a couple’s engagement, and couples should not feel as if they need to hurry down the aisle. For example, couples who will be financing their own weddings may need a longer engagement than those whose parents will be chipping in. In such instances, longer engagements give couples more time to save and may help them ensure their weddings are everything they hoped for.

Others may prefer a shorter engagement if they are financially stable and prepared to tie the knot.

Couples in their late 30s may feel the tug of a biological clock and want to ensure there is ample time to get married and have children. A shorter engagement can facilitate that.

Some couples may have little choice in the matter, as the

length of their engagements may be dictated by the availability of their favorite venues.

Military deployment, work commitments, medical issues, or travel responsibilities also may affect the length of an engagement.

Some couples may feel that an especially lengthy engagement diminishes their excitement about getting married. That “new engagement shine” can wear off as family and friends wait months or years for the wedding to take place.

Couples generally are advised to stick with what feels right to them regarding the length of their engagements. Just like all aspects of the wedding, couples can weigh the opinions of others but follow through with what works best for them.

rated in cake designs.

• Couples also may want to tell their unique stories with cake. Individual tiers designed to reflect various milestone moments from the couple’s relationship can be quite engaging.

• Capitalizing on the trend of edgier weddings, couples may opt for darker hues on their cakes — even a black tier — or nontraditional geometric shapes to the cake itself or its design elements.

Statement cakes can really say something about the couple getting married.

Much like other wedding elements, cakes provide a window into the minds of happy couples.

Make candles an illuminating part of the ceremony The warm, undulating light cast off by a candle adds an unmatched ambiance to a space. Multiply that candle by many and it can create a truly awe-inspiring atmosphere.

Candlelight is a must at any evening wedding and can be a key to a successful party as guests tend to loosen their inhibitions in a dimly lit room. While candlelight can add a warming glow to post-wedding festivities, it can play a significant role during the ceremony itself.

Flickering flames within a dimly lit chapel or alternative ceremony site can establish an intimate setting in which a couple exchanges vows. Candles can even become a focal point of the ceremony. For example, some couples may opt to light a unity candle during their ceremonies. The unity candle symbolizes the joining of the families and merging of two individuals into one blended family.

Representatives from both families, typically the parents of the

couple, come up and light a candle for each side of the family. Then the bride and groom will light a center candle from these two candles.

The center candle then represents the unity of the new family and their commitment to each other.

Apart from the unity candle, there may be other ways candles play a role in the ceremony. They can be religious and secular. Candles can symbolize different things, including: • Casting away darkness and show-

ing how love can brighten life, • Candles can provide direction and draw couples together,

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CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563-5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available.

COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Lou Hunt. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Congregational Christian Church 310 N. Walnut Street, N. M. www.brightlightccc.org Lead Pastor Sebrena Cline; Andrew Burch, Family Pastor; JP Freeman, Pastor Emeritus. Sunday mornings 9 a.m. Small Groups/Hospitality Time; 10 a.m. Worship Service & Children's Church. "Love God. Love People".

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Solomon David, Lead Minister; Michael Eaton, Worship Minister; Nate Plyler, Outreach Middle School Minister; Ryan Keim, Next Steps Minister; Ken Goble, Senior Adults Minister; Taylor McFarland, Women’s Director; David Diener, Student Minister; Tyler Leland, Children’s Minister; Janet Legesse, Early Childhoood Director.

NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am.

Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School 9:00 am, Worship Service - 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 856-405-5267.

LUTHERAN Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Pastor Tom Curry. Office phone 260.563.4051. Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. meal with program and activities. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you!

The LCMS Mission Church in North Manchester is holding services each Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. with fellowship time following in the Life Center Building on 7th and Bond Streets. Please come and worship with us. Bring your family and friends. “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” Roman 3:28 NIV. For more information call Pat at 260-6101961 or email to lcmsnorthmanchester@gmail.com.

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Gospel-based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service.

We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity!

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church Services - Sundays: Sunday School 9 AM; Worship: 10 AM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260982-8558. cfcpeople.org The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 1975 Vernon St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260-571-7686. Wherever your Spiritual walk is, join us as we continue on. Verse by Verse - Book

by Book - Chapter by Chapter - Through the Bible. Full Gospel.

Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s County Line Church 3995N 1000W, Andrews, IN; Phone 7863365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Urbana Yoke Parish 75 Half Street in Urbana, phone 260-774-3516, email: urbanaparish@gmail.com. Pastor Larry Wade. Worship 9:30 am, Sunday School 10:45 am, Bible Study Sunday evenings 6:00 pm.

Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.; Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Children’s Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Pastor - Greg Wilburn. Youth Pastor - Jody Tyner. Sunday, February 16, 2020 - Our greeters for this Sunday will be Keith & Darlene Ballee and Connie Milam. Pastor Greg Wilburn will be sharing the message with us. We invite all to come and worship with us. Feb. 16 – Belize Team sharing 6 p.m. “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 p.m. www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Chris Tiedeman, pastor.

Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Worship 10:00am with kids message and wee-worship, Multi-Media Worship W/Praise Team; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, IN 46992, (260) 563-3108, Senior Pastor-Pastor Nathan Whybrew. Pastor of Visitation - Pastor John Cook. Youth Pastor - Pastor Nick Smith.

Sunday Worship Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Communion on the first Sunday of each month. 9:00 a.m.-Bible study, 10:15 a.m.Sunday School for Pre-School & Kindergarten following Children’s message. Nursery available. Director of Children’s Ministry Angel Hostetler, FACT (Families and Christ Together) every Wednesday 4 p.m., meal served. Brianna’s Hope (a program providing hope to individuals, families and communities battling addiction issues), every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. with a meal each week. First Friends Child Care ELM (Early Learning Ministry), Ages 4 weeks thru 12 years, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays, Carolyn Satterfield, Director. Wesley Academy Ages 2 ½ thru Pre-K, Susan Vanlandingham, Director.

LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765981-4021; email: lafontaineumc@gmail.com; website: www.lafontaineumc.org; Susan Shambaugh, Pastor; Worship: 9:30AM, Sunday School: 10:45AM, nursery provided for both.

Lincolnville United Methodist Church 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765-981-2648. lincolnvilleumc.org North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Pastor - Rodger Smith. Morning Worship 10:30am; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00pm. Church is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A place to feel safe and loved!

New Journey Community Church Old W.C. Mills School. 1721 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN. Change is possible! Whether you are overchurched, un-churched, or de-churched you’ll find a fresh start at New Journey. We keep the important things like worship, teaching, community, and serving primary, while letting the unnecessary stuff fade into the background. Our mission is to make life transformation through Jesus Christ accessible to all people. So, come as you are and be made new!

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February 12, 2020

More couples embrace edgy, adventurous weddings

Brides and grooms once felt compelled to conform to the trappings of traditional weddings. From uberromantic vows to pastel colors to the penultimate white tiered cake, various wedding components were long considered must-haves. But modern couples are increasingly expressing their individuality, and even embracing more edgy and adventurous elements, when planning their weddings.

According to The Knot, a leading bridal resource and information site, today’s weddings are not what they were just a few years ago. Bold colors, exotic cakes and nontraditional foliage, are just some of the elements modern couples are embracing to set their weddings apart.

Adventurous locales Vineyards and catering halls can be great places to tie the

knot, but couples who like to push the envelope are looking to more adventurous locales to impart their unique spin on their weddings.

Sharing vows atop a mountain crest at the end of a favorite hiking trail or on a roller coaster at a theme park that harkens back to a first date are some adventurous places to tie the knot.

Outside-the-box menus Couples may want to break with tradition by offering a wide selection of foods at their receptions. These foods can

include items that fit with their specific ethnic cuisines, gourmet comfort foods (think cocktail franks wellington), or foods that fit with their dietary choices, such as organic or vegan options. Work with a caterer to provide a variety of tasty choices.

Bold wardrobe choices Brides can put new spins on their gowns by adding color and texture. Sequins, bold embroidery, shorter hemlines, and whatever adventurous fashion style you want to impart can be

considered. If white isn’t your thing, that’s okay, too.

Yellow and slate gray look great together.

Gentlemen can choose to wear a black suit or any combination of color and style they want to make a dramatic impression.

Full of flavor Cakes don’t have to be white with white buttercream. In fact, couples can make things even more tasty by incorporating favorite flavor combinations into their cakes. For example, a chocolate and caramel filling reminiscent of a candy bar might be something to consider.

Modern couples are embracing bold, unique and edgy components when planning their weddings.

Putting an individualized spin on the ceremony and reception can make couples even more excited to tie the knot.

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Band or DJ? How about both?

Few elements can make or break a couple’s wedding day more than entertainment. While factors like the weather are beyond couples’ control, ensuring guests have an opportunity to dance or sing along to some good music is something couples can emphasize as they plan their weddings.

When it comes to music, the two main options for weddings are a live band or a disc jockey. Each has its share of advantages and disadvantages. A live band may be more expensive, but it can get the crowd excited. A good bandleader also acts as a master of ceremonies and can pay attention to the vibe of the room, tailoring a playlist around that overall mood. Plus, bands offer live performances, which adds an extra special element to the occasion that can’t be replicated at home.

A DJ is a popular choice, and today’s DJs are often artists in their own right.

They know just how to select and seamlessly mix music to create the mood and really keep the party going. Couples who prefer to hear original versions of particular songs — especially for their first dance song — often prefer DJs. The popular wedding planning resource The Knot also says that it is often no problem for a DJ to find and play a song from an extensive digital library, while bands may not be able to learn and perform a song in time.

Couples who can be flexible with their entertainment budgets may be able to enjoy the best of both worlds. There is nothing that says a wedding cannot feature both a live band and a DJ. Such a wedding may just take a little more planning.

Consider the scenario of bringing in a band for the cocktail hour and perhaps an hour or more during the dinner service of the reception when live music can accompany the meal. After that, a DJ can take over and drive the festivities up another notch with a latenight dance party.

Some music vendors also do a combination of live and prerecorded music.

They may have live singers who accompany recorded tracks, or digital instruments like keyboards and drum pads that can enhance recorded songs. These also are options when selecting wedding music.

There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to setting the soundtrack for a wedding. A band, DJ or combination thereof can make the occasion even more memorable.

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February 12, 2020

Is Valentine’s Day proposal right for you?

Valentine’s Day is a special day when thoughts turn to love and romance.

Couples contemplating tying the knot may feel like Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to pop the question and begin their journeys toward marriage.

Even though Valentine’s Day is a very popular day to propose, it’s tricky to keep such a proposal from becoming a cliché. By considering some dos and don’ts, Valentine’s Day proposals can be

unique.

DO ensure that you’re both on the same page. It’s one thing for couples who have already been talking about marriage to build on the romance of Valentine’s Day with a proposal. But it’s quite another if this is a push to wow him or her and you don’t have the same goals; it may not go according to plan. Couples are urged to have honest conversations about key topics (i.e., children, compatibility, finances, living arrangements) to see if marriage is a desire they both share.

DON’T overlook the element of surprise for the proposal. Sure it is easy to have a waiter bring the ring after a meal at a favorite restaurant, but it can be even more special to catch your sweetheart off guard. Why not propose before you get to the restaurant, such as in front of where you first met, and then you can enjoy your meal without butterflies?

DO consider your sweetheart’s personality before the proposal. A shy person may not like the

attention of a crowd.

However, someone who loves to be the center of attention may feel that more is merrier.

DON’T go overboard with the details. One or two big surprises is all it takes. The more details, the more things that can potentially go wrong, which can adversely affect the overall proposal.

DO get input from friends and family, but do not feel pressured to do it exactly as they say.

A close friend can help select a ring or contribute to the surprise by keeping the special someone unaware of the plans at hand. Having a helper can make the proposal go more smoothly.

DON’T feel pressured to propose on Valentine’s Day or a birthday, Christmas, or other big holiday because it’s “what you’re supposed to do.” A proposal and a marriage are unique to each couple, and individuals should abide by their preferences when making such important decisions.