The Paper of Wabash County - Oct. 14, 2020 Issue

www.thepaperofwabash.com LOCAL POSTAL

PO Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992 (260) 563-8326

PATRON

New Hampton Inn officials host ribbon cutting ceremony Page 2 FREE

Published Weekly, Read Daily

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID WABASH, IN PERMIT NO. 233 FREE

Adams receives top honor at Grow Wabash County dinner Halderman Farm Management and Real Estate Services, Jim Smith also honored

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

is a must, even where people could easily get lost and perish … He just loves talking to people, even when portaging in rough territory with loaded Doug Adams joined an elite club on Thursday pack and canoe in tow.” night, Oct. 8.

A Wabash High School graduate, Adams “marAdams, who has been involved in numerous ried the girl of his dreams,” Barrows said. “They local and state organizations, was named the 2020 raised three children here in Wabash. He likes to Distinguished Citizen, the 78th person to receive play golf, especially on Father’s Day, and if I’m the annual award. His presentation highlighted not mistaken, he played nine holes this afterthe Grow Wabash County annual dinner and noon.” meeting.

He then listed many of the organizations Adams is involved with.

In addition, Halderman Farm Management and A Wabash City Council member, Adams recipiReal Estate Services was named the 2020 Business ent retired from of the Year, and Diehl Machines, has North Manchester served on the resident Jim Smith Wabash City School was named Grow Board as well as the Wabash County’s Park Board. He also Volunteer of the is a Past State Year for 2020.

Deputy of the Adams was introKnights of duced by 2019 Columbus, the Distinguished Gibault Board of Citizen Bill Barrows, Directors and started who dropped hints the Knights of throughout his talk Columbus Christmas to the identity of the Tree Haul here in winner.

Wabash County.

Barrows noted that He is heavily throughout life, indiinvolved in The viduals have people Special Olympics, who have helped The Access, FISH mold their lives. and the Founders “In fact,” he said, Day Committee.

“Our Distinguished “But other than Citizen for this year family, his passion is also was a mentor to driving around town me as a teen and in his roadster and young adult through his vintage red truck example and actions. that is affectionately “This is a person 2020 Distinguished Citizen Doug Adams (left) accepts his award named Ms. Cheryl,” that has led life the way that we all pro- from Keith Gillenwater, President and CEO of Grow Wabash County. Barrows said. “That name was emblafess we should. From Photos by Joseph Slacian zoned on his high serving the commuschool senior cords as well as the truck. nity to helping people in need, our deserving “That was also the name of his lovely wife, who recipient has been there for many of us over the unfortunately is no longer with us but I’m sure is years to lend a hand.” watching all of this unfold tonight.”

Adams, Barrows continued, has never met a Adams, who was surprised at receiving the stranger. honor, was joined by his family members on the “It doesn’t matter where you may be or where stage of the Ford Theater. you are from, this person finds common ground “I don’t know what to say,” he said. “I appreciand befriends all,” Barrows said. “According to a ate it very much. I guess the cool thing about my relative, ‘even when you are in the middle of life is the family. My wife, Cheryl, and spending nowhere, there are friends to seek out and talk to.’ Even in the wilderness, where there are millions of acres to explore, interacting with people Continued on Page 6

October 14, 2020

Gillenwater presents the 2020 Grow Wabash County Volunteer of the Year award to North Manchester resident Jim Smith.

Howard Halderman (right), President of Halderman Farm Management and Real Estate Services, accepts the 2020 Business of the Year award from Gillenwater.

Proudly Serving Wabash County Since 1977

Vol. 43, No. 30

2

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

Hampton Inn officially opens

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Rahee Hospitality representative Suresh Patel and Mayor Scott Long cut the ribbon Friday afternoon in the lobby of the new Hampton Inn while officials from Rahee Hospitality and Grow Wabash County look on. Photo by Joseph Slacian

The new Hampton Inn was dedicated Friday afternoon during a brief ceremony in the lobby of the new 91-room facility.

Suresh Patel of Rahee Hospitality, and Mayor Scott Long cut the ribbon while other representatives from the corporation and Grow Wabash County looked on.

“Wabash is a shining star in the state that used to be a wellkept secret but not so much anymore,” Long said before the ribbon cutting.

“We’ve got more people coming to Wabash to visit, shop and see what we have here to

offer.

“This new amenity … adds to our offerings for lodging as people explore our community for the many arts and recreational activities we have available.”

He said city officials look forward to growing the relationship they have had with Rahee Hospitality over the past 20 years, since they opened the Holiday Inn Express.

“Congratulations on the opening of this beautiful hotel,” the mayor continued, “and thank you for your continued investment in our community.

“The City of Wabash and Grow Continued on Page 4

Explore Explor Explore e the

Class A CDL drivers AND Driver Trainees!

Trainees will be paid while undergoing a comprehensive training program with one of our experienced drivers. Once training is complete and a CDL is obtained the trainee will be placed in a driver position within our growing company.

Wabash Trucking offers competitive pay, health insurance, and retirement plans.

Visit

www.wabashtrucking.com to apply today!

260-274-0393 1090 Manchester Avenue Wabash, IN 46992

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

www.thepaperofwabash.com

3

Wabash youth remembered at vigil

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Members of the Wabash community gathered Sunday night at a candlelight vigil to remember Kayden Sendelbach and to support his family.

An O.J. Neighbours student, Kayden, 10, was stabbed and Wabash Police Sgt. Nick Brubaker was shot during a domestic dispute at the Sendelbach home on East Maple Street on Thursday, Oct. 8.

Indiana State Police investigators who are handing the case reported Monday that Kayden passed away from his injuries at 6:28 a.m. Saturday morning.

According to the ISP investigation, at approximately 7:02 a.m. Thursday, officers from the Wabash Police Department were dispatched to a family disturbance at a home on 294 E. Maple St. When officers arrived, they were met with gunfire from a shotgun that William Sendelbach, 32, was purportedly shooting. Brubaker was shot in the leg.

Officers shot back with their issued Sig Sauer 9 mm handguns. Sendelbach was struck by multiple bullets.

Brubaker was transported to a local hospital where he was expected to make

A photo of Kayden Sendelbach shines on the wall of O.J. Neighbours Elementary School. Photo by Joseph Slacian a full recovery.

Sendelbach was flown, via medical helicopter, to a Fort Wayne hospital. He is expected to survive his injuries.

Prior to officers arriving at the Maple Street home, Sendelbach had allegedly shot at an occupied garbage truck that was making morning rounds.

The driver was not injured.

The investigation revealed that during the family disturbance, William Sendelbach stabbed Kayden with a knife.

The youngster was flown to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis where he passed away on Saturday.

As of press time, Sendelbach has not been charged.

Brubaker and Patrolman Dan Henderson both discharged their duty weapons during the incident, according to Capt. Matt Benson,

Slee named state’s top county surveyor Officials from The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) have announced that Wabash County Surveyor Cheri Slee received the 2020 Outstanding County Surveyor Award. The award recognized her contributions made to county government throughout the years.

Slee started her career as a part time assistant in the Wabash County Surveyors Office. She was promoted to deputy surveyor working under three different surveyors from the late 1970s to early 2003. In March 2003, she was appointed to complete a term and then successfully ran for re-election in 2004.

During her

tenure she has helped institute a GIS program, completed several regulated drain projects, and has been updating the county regulated drain watersheds using GIS methodss.

“I feel truly blessed for being nominated by my peers in recognition for my service to Wabash County,” said Slee. “I have never thought of myself as being considered for this award and I am very appreciative for being selected to receive it.

I am also grateful to God and family, and for the office staff that I have, both present and past, co-workers and contractors.

They have been a big part of my service.”

the WPD’s Public Information Officer.

According to Wabash City Police Department policy both officers are placed on paid administrative leave until the ISP’s preliminarily investigation is complete, he said.

Mayor Scott Long, in a prepared statement, said, “Our thoughts are with the families of those involved and our entire police and fire department family, as well as the Indiana State Police, Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department and Wabash County Emergency Management Agency personnel who were at the scene.

“I would also like our community to keep our children in their thoughts and prayers as they cope with a classmate and friend being injured,” he continued. “My personal prayers are with all as we work through the next few

candlelight vigil, the group heard words of encouragement and reflection from area ministers who led the group in prayer.

The group also sang “We Are the World” and then viewed a slide show featuring numerous photos of Kayden during various activities at Neighbours.

Following the service, many stayed behind in small prayer groups to pray for their friend.

days.”

Wabash City Schools Superintendent Jason Callahan also issued a statement.

“Wabash City Schools and the greater Wabash community experienced a tragedy earlier this morning with one of our young families,” he said. “On behalf of Wabash City Schools, we ask that the community of Wabash surround the family with their thoughts and prayers.”

The district provided grief counselors for students and staff wishing to speak with one.

During Sunday’s

Serving Wabash County, Indiana The largest circulation publication in Wabash County

606 State Road 13 North • P.O. Box 603 • Wabash, IN 46992 Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday Web Address: www.thepaperofwabash.com

Staff Publisher Commercial Printing Editor Business Manager Advertising Director Prepress & Production

Don L. Hurd Sam Frieden Joe Slacian Julie Loehmer Arlene Long Jeff Coleman

president@hoosiermediagroup.com sfrieden@thepaperofwabash.com jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com accounting@thepaperofwabash.com along@thepaperofwabash.com jcoleman@thepaperofwabash.com

Deadlines Display Advertising Display Advertising requiring proofs Classified Advertising/cancellations Display Advertising copy changes/cancellation

Friday @ 5:00 p.m.

Thursday @ 5:00 p.m.

Friday @ 5:00 p.m.

Friday @ 4:00 p.m.

Production Ads and text may be emailed in PDF format to ads@thepaperofwabash.com or directly to your sales rep above. If you have any questions please call for detailed information.

All submitted CDs, DVDs or photos need to be picked up 30 days after print, any left after 30 days will be discarded.

The Paper reserves the right to refuse for publication any advertising that is considered offensive, misleading, or detrimental to the public, the newspaper or another advertiser and to edit advertising at its discretion.

Current Wabash County Circulation 16,225

4

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

Rock City Cafe closes in downtown Wabash

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com

Debra Hardin, most recent owner of Rock

City Café in downtown Wabash, has made the decision to close the doors after many years of working at and then own-

ing the restaurant.

The café was bought by Debra’s late husband, Thomas Hardin in 1975, with Debra

becoming owner in November of 2010.

She told The Paper of Wabash County that the restaurant was one of the most important things in her life because that is where she met Thomas.

Debra was a senior in high school when she applied for a job at Rock City Café and began working for her future husband.

“He fired me and then we didn’t see each other for a few years,” she said. “We ran into each other and we went out on our first date and I asked him one time why he fired me and he said, ‘I don’t know Debbie, probably that smart mouth of yours,’” she said

A closed for good sign hangs in the window of the Rock City Cafe in downtown Wabash. Photo by Harold V. Chatlosh through a laugh. “I said, ‘Well then why’d you hire me back? I still got it!’”

When the building housing the café was bought to renovate into the affordable senior housing units, Rock City Lofts,

Hampton Inn Wabash County are only a phone call away when you’re ready to expand again.”

Keith Gillenwater, President and CEO of Grow Wabash County, called the facility incredible, noting he tries to seek out Holiday Inn Expresses and Hampton Inns in his many travels.

“This is a shining example of what that brand is,” he said.

“We’ve enjoyed working with Raj and his team in the past.

We’re glad to have helped them acquire the facility and the ground here to get this hotel here up and

Debra continued to lease the café space.

Debra told The Paper that the closing is due to lack of finances to continue repairs.

“I had an old walk in cooler and when they changed all of the buildings there into apartments, they rewired everything and it messed the compressor up in the walk in cooler and since then, it had broken down on me three or four times and I just didn’t want to spend any more money fixing it because I only had seven more months on the lease.”

Debra said although she doesn’t have any specific plans, she is going to

...continued from Page 4

Ricky Patel, general manager for Rahee Hospitality, discusses the board room during a tour of the new Hampton Inn on Friday afternoon. Photo by Joseph Slacian running.

“We want to help our businesses thrive. … It’s an investment in Wabash County that affects so many areas – tourism, busi-

try to relax and retire now that she has said goodbye to the café.

Although the restaurant did not close due to COVID related reasons, Rock City Café did close its doors for four and a half months.

“Ya know, you lose your income for four and a half months and then this happens,” said Hard. “Ya know, what do you do?”

Debra wanted to extend her thanks and well wishes to everyone who has shown support to the café.

“Deciding to close was one of the hardest things I ever had to do after losing my husband. It was my whole life.”

ness development, our business park right behind here when they bring visitors in.”

Gillenwater said he believes then new

hotel will help spur development along Ind. 15.

Raj Chandat, said he was very thankful to Long and Gillenwater for helping make the new development possible, noting it took less than two years to complete the project.

“We closed on the ground in 2018,” he said. “On Sept. 1, 2020, we are open as a hotel. It’s an amazing time frame and can only happen because of the coordination and collaboration … of all combined together.

“Looking forward, Grow Wabash is a perfect partner to work with. We were looking for a place for a location and (Gillenwater) is the one to contact Halderman Farms and make it possible to purchase the land here. Because, this did not happen 20 years ago. … Never, ever give up, it can happen.”

The hotel rooms have either two queen-size or one king-size bed. The rooms with queen beds have bathtubs, while the rooms with king-size beds have walk-in showers.

They all have state-ofthe art televisions.

The hotel also has a 15-person meeting room or a 30-person board room which can be rented for various meetings.

In addition, there is a swimming pool, exercise room and patio area.

October 14, 2020

The Paper of Wabash County Autumn Ridge hosts Alzheimer’s Walk

Above, participants in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s release balloons at the conclusion of the event. On the right, an Autumn Ridge resident waves as she makes her final lap at the walk on Saturday. Photos by Mandy Mahan.

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com This year, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s organized by the Alzheimer’s Association looked a little different for the residents of Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash.

Residents normally would participate in the larger walk in Fort Wayne, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the residents held a walk in the parking lot.

The participants made laps around the parking lot, with signs spelling out ALZ to mark each lap. At the conclusion of the walk, purple balloons were handed out and then released. CDC guidelines were followed with social distancing and mask wearing.

Along with the walking and the balloon release, music was provided, and Einstein, the dog of Joyce Johnson, Director of Marketing, was there to act as the event mascot. The Centre also had a silent auction set up with all proceeds being donated to the ALZ Campaign.

“We are thankful to be able to provide quality care to our residents in this very difficult time,” said Johnson.

www.thepaperofwabash.com

5

6

The Paper of Wabash County

www.thepaperofwabash.com

WMI program celebrates small business Officials at Wabash Marketplace Inc. have announced the launching of a new campaign to celebrate Wabash’s small businesses called “Small Business, Big Heart.”

During this unusual year, local businesses have rallied to keep Downtown Wabash an awesome place.

Small businesses are owned by local families that pour their heart and soul into

downtown. This campaign was designed to celebrate those families and individuals.

Each week, Wabash Marketplace will be highlighting two businesses or nonprofits in Downtown Wabash on social media platforms.

Follow along on the Wabash Marketplace Facebook and Instagram accounts @WabashMarketplac e.

FREE Pap Party MANCHESTER

The campaign rolled out with an introduction video by Wabash Marketplace explaining the concept on Oct. 2. The first businesses featured are Filament Tattoo and Chapman’s Brewing Company. The video highlights fun facts about the businesses, why they are located in downtown, and why they love small businesses. Stay tuned for upcoming videos featuring Visit Wabash County, C&J Raxx, Wabash County YMCA, Honeywell Foundation, Market Street Grill, Wabash County Museum, Ellen’s Bridal, and more.

Public participation is encouraged.

Downtown businesses are distributing custom stickers for you to show your support.

Oct. 27 th

Parkview Manchester PPG Clinic 1104 N. Wayne St. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Party attendees who are 40 and over will receive an order for a FREE mammogram!

Wear them with pride or stick them on favorite belongings. A free Small Business, Big Heart photo frame is available as well to add to Facebook profile pictures. To do this, open Facebook app, click your profile, click camera button to edit profile picture, select “add frame,” search for “Small Business, Big Heart.”

While visiting Downtown Wabash, take a photo with the new “Small Business, Big Heart” photo props. Two photo props are available in downtown at the featured businesses of the week.

Join in celebrating the small businesses of Downtown Wabash during this campaign and into the holiday season.

Dinner my life in Wabash with a bunch of volunteer people.

“I’ve done some volunteer work, but there’s a bunch of volunteers out there who spent an amazing amount of time … serving us every day.”

Halderman Farm Management President Howard Halderman accepted the award on behalf of the business and his family.

The business is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, and today manages 650 farms across 19 states and two countries.

“On behalf of the Halderman companies and our family, I just want to thank you for this honor,” Halderman said. “We look it at being a blessing that we are part of Wabash County and a blessing that we are receiving this tonight.”

He noted that Thursday’s dinner was one the first large scale events in the county since the Salute to Agriculture dinner in March, and

October 14, 2020

...continued from Page 1 that it was good to be able to have such an event.

“Wabash is home,” he said. “Wabash is our headquarters.

And, Wabash is a great community.”

He said because of business he gets to travel around parts of the Midwest on a regular basis.

“I see a lot of county seats,” he said. “I see a lot of small towns like Wabash.

Almost none have what we have, as a vibrant downtown, and the cultural experiences and the opportunities we offer. Almost no other community offers that.

“In addition, our community comes together on most initiatives. We come together whether it be growth opportunities, whether it be innovations, whether it be some way we can make life better here, we come together on those initiatives.”

Before concluding his remarks, Halderman showed a brief video looking at their company and all it offers.

Grow Wabash County President and CEO Keith Gillenwater, in introducing Smith, called him “a friend who has shown themselves to be one of the most reliable individuals I’ve ever had the pleasure to have worked with.”

He said shortly after arriving in Wabash County, Smith and the late Chris Garber sat down with him at breakfast “and brought me up to speed on everything there was North Manchester, while they laid out their vision for where they would like to see the community headed.”

Since then, Gillenwater said, they have worked to make that vision a reality.

“Our volunteer of the year is one of those guys that we all know we need in our lives,” he continued.

“You know when you call on them for advice, a favor, or just to chat, you know they’re going to answer each and every time.”

ANY Wabash County woman ages 21-64 is invited!

No Insurance, No Income Requirements, No Appointment Needed.

JUST COME! Sponsored by: 85 HOPE Medical Clinic, Hope Foundation, and Parkview Health System

NAPA FILTER SALE!

th October 19 Save up to 40% off of NAPA filters!

Thru It’s All About How You Drive. TM SAVE st napafilters.com October 31 Wabash

260-563-3128

North Manchester

306 Manchester Ave

708 W. Main St

Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5:30pm Sat: 8am-2pm Sun: Closed

Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm Sat: 8am-2pm Sun: Closed

260-982-6613

October 14, 2020

The Paper of Wabash County

To Advertise Here Call The Paper To 260-563-8326 260-563-8326

www.thepaperofwabash.com

7

8

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

Local Avon rep wins trip to Paris Wabash resident Carrie Pugh recently

was the winner of a fully paid Paris trip through Avon.

She became an Avon representative in 2008 after receiving

a monetary gift from her now late father.

“I wanted to take the 20 dollars and invest it, make it grow into more money,” Pugh told The Paper of Wabash County. “I had researched direct sales companies and picked Avon because they had other items besides makeup, like jewelry, fashion, fragrance and bath and body products.

Something for everyone.”

Pugh also was interested in Avon because it was well known and could “sell itself.”

She has continued to sell Avon ever since because she loves the company.

“I have met lots of new friends though out the years. I also really enjoy getting to know my customers personally,” she said.

“They give back to important organizations like the American Cancer Society with their Breast Cancer Crusade. Another reason I am still with

Avon is the sense of family with the other representatives. I am close to my upline mentor who lives in Florida, New York, Theresa Paul. She has helped me whenever I have questions and concerns.”

Each year, Avon representatives are invited to an annual convention. This year, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the convention, planned to be in San Antonio, Texas, was changed to a virtual convention. This cut the cost of the convention down to only a $59 registration fee that included a swag bag of products which totaled over $200.

“I was excited to hear about the virtual convention,” said Pugh. “My husband, Michael and I were not going to be able to travel to Texas this year due to being costly to travel.”

This was the second convention that Pugh has been involved in.

She also attended the 2018 convention in Columbus, Ohio, because she was able to drive to the location.

During the general

session, on the Saturday of the convention, Pugh was announced as the winner of a trip to Paris.

“When they started to draw the name of the winner I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see who won and if I knew them,” said Pugh. “I had never dreamed it would be me as they said that the winner was from Indiana and of course I was getting excited then, but when the said Wabash, I knew then it was me and it was. I was freaking out I remember I kept saying ‘Oh, my God, oh, my God!!!’ My husband wasn’t in the same room and he had no clue was going on. I’m sure I scared him to death, screaming,” she said with a laugh.

Following hearing her name announced as the winner, Pugh received a lot of calls and Facebook messages from friends and other Avon representatives that she didn’t know, congratulating her.

Pugh was among 9,000 other representatives entered to win the trip.

CARRIE PUGH The trip includes two round trip airfare tickets, five days, and four nights, 5-star luxury accommodations, a personal guided tour of the Louvre and $5,000 spending money for shopping and food.

Pugh plans to take her husband, Michael to accompany her on the trip, which they plan to either take in 2021 or 2022.

When asked what she was most excited about in regards to the trip to Paris, Pugh told The Paper that she looks forward to traveling outside of the U.S. for the first time.

“I’m also excited to see the sights and sounds of Paris, going to Disneyland Paris since I’m a Disney fan and since I’ll be there anyway, why not? And being with my husband in a romantic city.”

SQUIRREL CREEK – BULK FOODS – Colby Cheese

299

$

lb.

Farmers Cheese

$

Cooked Ham

345

$

lb.

525

Rolled & Quick Oats

55¢

lb.

574-893-1942 13653 N 500 E Roann - Miami

Rotisserie Style Chicken Breast

399

$

lb.

lb.

Raw Peanuts For Brittle $ 00

2

lb.

Prices Good

October 8th - 21st

County While Supplies Last HOURS: MON - SAT 8:30-5:00

SQUIRREL CREEK

SQUIRREL CREEK

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com

Salamonie to host Fall Fest

Officials at Salamonie Lake are hosting Salamonie Fall Fest on Oct. 16 - 17 within the framework of the State’s guidance for event planning, including social distancing, mask requirements, handwashing and sanitizing of program materials this year.

Events include a variety of activities open to the public: Kettle corn as a fundraiser for UWIS Friends group, 8-9 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, live bird of prey program at 11 a.m.; pumpkin decorating at 12:30 p.m.; and Arts in the Parks “Soundscapes,” from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

This year, however, because of COVID-19, if trick-or-treating occurs at park properties, it will be only for campers and other overnight guests.

Entrance to Salamonie Lost Bridge West Recreation Area is restricted on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

“We know that families from local communities enjoy visiting to trick-or-treat and get a look at all the decorated campsites,” said Ginger Murphy, Deputy Director for Indiana State Parks, “but in the interest of safety for everyone, this is one of those traditions we are putting on hold for a year.”

All celebrations will incorporate safety guidelines developed in conjunction with the State’s COVID-19 Executive Orders and Back on Track Plan.

MHS senior honored Jon Lippe, principal at Manchester Junior Senior High School has announced that Jeremiah Rosen has been named a Commended Student in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Rosen is a MHS senior who, by this award, is being recognized for his outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit S c h o l a r s h i p Qualifying Test.

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

Former educator backs 3 MCS board candidates Dear Editor: I spent 41 years as an educator in three public school districts. For 31 of those years, I was an administrator. Over those years, I worked with and for many, many Boards of School Trustees.

Members of those boards stretched across a continuum of effectiveness and one of the keys to being highly effective in that role was the provision of support to the Superintendent.

Support is not defined as blind obedience or agreement.

Support is defined as respect and consideration as well as advice and performance evaluation. The second and equally important key to being an effective board member is exhibiting a calm and reasoned persona.

Our school district cannot continue to have meetings hijacked by those who will hurt the district’s reputation and drive families, faculty, and administrators away instead of attracting quality.

Public conversations build or tear down our reputation.

The most effective board members in my experience were the individuals who came onto the board with a high degree of understanding of the job. I had the pleasure, in one setting, to work with a board that had several members whose fathers or mothers had been in that position previously. Those folks knew the role and knew the “lay of the land” before they took the seat.

I firmly believe that the voters of Manchester Community Schools need to elect board members who will be supportive and also have experience in the arena—who have knowledge of the inner workings of this board and the personalities around the table.

Brice Bedke is finishing his third year on the board and has shown that he provides the proper support as well as a voice of calm and reason.

He is dedicated, responsible, and

thoughtful. Brice needs to be elected for a full four-year term on the Board of School Trustees.

Andy Ayres has the advantage of having shared the supper table with his wife, Ruth, who is finishing her term on the board. Andy has heard, albeit second hand, of the need to continue to be supportive and continue to be a voice of calm and reason. Andy needs to be elected to the Board of School Trustees.

David Kewish is the “outlier” when bal-

anced against my criteria of support and experience. He is fairly new to the community but has younger children in the schools—one with special needs. He has been a presence in the schools due to his occupation as a member of the Indiana State Police. David, I believe, will grow into the position with a positive attitude, a supportive role, and a voice of reason and calm. David needs to be elected to the Board of School Trustees.

I encourage the voters of Manchester Community Schools to elect Brice Bedke, Andy Ayres, and David Kewish. – Jim Smith, North Manchester

www.thepaperofwabash.com

9

It’s your duty to cast your vote To the Editor: We are all aware that the general election is Nov. 3. Every qualified voter should make voting a top priority for that date.

Voting is the privilege and responsibility of all qualified Americans who care about their country and its government.

Casting our vote is the lawful means by which we can bring about needed change in our country.

Americans are getting tired and upset with the campaign rallies being held in many of our nation’s cities where the agenda and focus is destruction and terror. The people who are following the example of M.L. King and are devoted to the principles on which he stood and which he taught are being

pushed aside by those who have hatred locked up in color.

Those who are carrying out these barbaric rallies and those who own them have slipped on the light of history and civilization. They are convinced that they have a better view of history than those who lived it and made it.

What is lawful has become a stumbling block for those whose consciences have taken a leave of absence.

The masters of the rioters hold nothing sacred or worth saving. They are leading their squads of goons down a path of wanton and senseless

ruination by smashing, shattering, demolishing, and tearing down what is not theirs. When they are finished looting, stealing, burning, throwing bricks, and chanting they will find that the broad road they are on leads to their own more serious destruction.

The progressive politicians and the liberal media have expressed little if any opposition to the mobocracy rampantly engulfing our cities. They see nothing wrong in allowing the mobs to be the masters of our nation’s destiny.

They observe (but

don’t report) the destruction of private and public property, not with distress or disapproval, but with a supercilious Mona Lisa smile.

My plea is for every Wabash County voter to cast his or her vote after praying and seriously considering what is occurring in our nation. Our country is at stake.

This is serious. The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is Oct. 22. The deadline to return your absentee ballot is Nov. 3. Encourage at least five of your friends to commit to vote in person. — Luke L. Hunt, Urbana

10

The Paper of Wabash County

www.thepaperofwabash.com

October 14, 2020

Logan A. McDonald is a lifetime resident of Wabash. He is a 2014 graduate of Wabash High School and a 2016 graduate from the University of Northwestern Ohio with a degree in Agricultural/Diesel mechanics. Logan is currently seeking an associates degree in Mortuary Science at Mid-America College of Funeral Services. He will graduate in March of 2020. Logan is a proud member of the American Legion Post 15, Wabash Moose Lodge 1195, LaFontaine Lions Club, and Wabash Elks 471.

“HONORING A LIFE WITH DIGNITY AND COMPASSION”

Funeral Homes

Wabash • www.mcdonaldfunerals.com • LaFontaine 260.563.3755

Lawrence “Larry” Casper, 78

Brenda Newman, 72

Enjoyed genealogy

Former healthcare worker

Sept. 12, 1942 – Oct. 10, 2020

Nov. 19, 1947 – Oct. 5, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Alan Casper, 78, North Manchester, passed away Oct. 10, 2020 at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne.

One of three children, Larry was born Sept.

12, 1942 in Fulton County, to the late Jacob E. and Wilma I. (Bryant) Casper.

After graduating from Fulton High School in 1960, Larry went to serve in the United States Army for four years. On Valentine’s Day in 1964 Larry married Sharon Kay Cormany and the two started their lives together in North Manchester.

During their fifty-six years, Larry worked twenty-seven years at Controls, North Manchester. After leaving Controls, he worked for DePuy Synthes, Warsaw, from 1988 until his retirement in 2007.

Larry greatly relished his time researching his families’ history and doing genealogy in his later years. Larry also liked fly fishing, bowling, and golfing, especially with his family.

Larry’s pride and joy however, was always his family. He relished his time with each one of them and always looked forward to seeing and talking to them. His leadership and constant influence in his children’s’ lives made each one of them who they are today.

The loving memory of Lawrence “Larry” Alan Casper will be forever cherished by his wife, Sharon Casper, North Manchester; daughter, Kristi (Dan) Renz, North Manchester; sons, Mike (Kim) Casper, Rochester, Mark (Sage) Casper, North Manchester, Gary (Yvonne) Casper, East Troy, Wis., and Adam (Angie) Casper, North Manchester; brother, Lyle (Denise) Casper, Effingham, Ill.; sister, Linda (Tom) Demorset, Boise, Idaho; fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and cat, Simon.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents.

Calling was Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral services were Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 also at McKee Mortuary. Pastor David Cox officiated. Burial is at Beach Grove Cemetery, Huntington County.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Larry Casper, memorial contributions may be made to Riley’s Children’s Foundation, 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202.

Brenda J. Newman, 72, of Warsaw, passed away at 11:11 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 at her residence. She was born on Nov. 19, 1947 in Auxier, Ky. to the late Richard and Nettie (Sluss) McKenzie.

Brenda married Randy E. Newman on Sept. 3, 1986. She worked as a home healthcare worker and was a homemaker. Brenda was a very giving and loving lady that always tried to help people and loved her family very much.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Randy Newman; one son, Keith (Veronica) Gidley, of Wabash; one daughter, Kimberly (Steve) Hively, of Warsaw; three brothers, Herb McKenzie and Richard McKenzie, both of Wabash and William (Judy) McKenzie, of Lagro; two sisters, Ethel McKenzie, of Wabash and Della (Ivan) Lance, of North Manchester; four grandchildren, Aaron Simpson, Breanna Gidley, Kari Simpson, and Brandon Hughes; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Kathy Dotson, Carol Butzuis, Esta Erman and Betty Webb.

Per Brenda’s request and wishes, there will be no services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

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

Phillip Johnson, 50 Loved animals April 29, 1970 – Oct. 4, 2020 Phillip A. Johnson, 50, of Wabash, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020.

He was born in Marion on April 29, 1970, to the late Jerry W. Johnson and Rebecca (Briggs) Warren.

Phillip retired from Wabash Alloys and was a member of the UAW Boilermakers Union. He loved animals and especially his cat, Missy.

Phillip is survived by his mother, Rebecca; one son, Brandon Johnson, of Meadowbeck, Tenn.; one daughter, Jessica Paige, of Meadowbeck, Tenn.; one brother, Jammy A. Johnson, of Wabash; one sister, Lori L. Shepler, of Wabash and paternal grandmother, Sara Middleton, of Marion.

There will be an announcement of a memorial service to be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter.

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

Patricia Diaz Hernandez, 69

Josephine Tabor, 75

Enjoyed camping

Loved Elvis Presley

Sept. 27, 1951 – Oct. 6, 2020

April 27, 1945 – Oct. 6, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Louise Diaz Hernandez, 69, North Manchester, passed away Oct. 6, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

One of three children, Pat was born Sept. 27, 1951 in Wabash, to John E. and Judy A. (Grimm) Murphy.

After graduating from Northfield High School in 1969, Pat married Ron Good. The two were married for twenty years and had three children together. After their divorce they remained good friends and raised their children together.

For over thirty years Pat worked for different divisions of Midwest Poultry Services. In her younger years, Pat enjoyed camping, hunting mushrooms, and being outside with her family. Her family will always remember her fiery, strong willed, and spunky nature. She was proud of her independent personality. In some ways, it helped shape her daughters.

The loving memory of Patricia “Pat” Diaz Hernandez will be forever cherished by her mother, Judy A. Murphy, North Manchester; three daughters, Tracy (Rich) Smith, Warsaw, Stephanie (Rob) Martinez, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Kelly (Nick Harvey) Good, North Manchester; brother Richard “Dick” (Karla) Murphy, Cable, Ohio; sister, Linda (Jack) Harter, Warsaw; and four grandchildren. Pat was preceded in death by her father, John E. Murphy.

A Celebration of Life gathering was Oct. 10 at Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Pat Hernandez, memorial contributions may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

The family has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.

Josephine Tabor, 75, Wabash died Oct. 6, 2020.

She was born April 27, 1945.

Services were Oct. 12. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Services, Wabash.

WHS acts as drop off for Toys for Tots Officials from Wabash High School have announced that the high school will once again be a collection drop off site for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.

For over 70 years the Marine Corps Reserve has worked to make the holidays a little brighter with its Toys for Tots program. The mission of this program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute them as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community and surround-

ing seven county area in which the campaign is conducted.

By participating in this program, it is WHS’s goal to help deliver to the program’s recipients a message of hope and to assist them in becoming responsible, productive, and patriotic young citizens. It is also to help unite members of the community in a common cause that will contribute to the betterment of the future.

Toys for Tots dates back to 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks, a Marine Corps

reservist, founded the program in Los Angeles. During that first campaign, 5,000 toys were collected, with the first toy being a handmade doll. In 1995, the Secretary of Defense approved Toys for Tots as an official activity of the Marine Corps and an official mission of the Marine Corps Reserve.

Anyone wishing to donate items can drop off new, unwrapped toys in the Wabash High School front office. Please keep in mind that toys for

infants and younger children as well as older teenage children are often in high demand. Please consider these types of toys as you make your new toy selections.

No used toys will be accepted. Gift cards will be accepted and will be used to purchase new toys.

Monetary donations can be made at the official Toys for Tots website. For more information, please contact the Wabash High School front office at 260-563-4131.

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

www.thepaperofwabash.com

11

Police and fire reports

North Manchester Citations Oct. 7 1:35 a.m., Devan R. Dotson, 41, North Manchester cited for having no operator’s license when required.

Oct. 8 12:58 p.m., Brandi L. Napier, 41, Wabash cited for violation of operator’s license conditions.

Arrests Oct. 2 6:51 p.m., Lucas A. Phillippe, 31, Wabash, arrested for possession of Methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia.

6:51 p.m., Samantha L. King, Wabash arrested on warrants for violation of bond possession of methamphetamine.

Also charged with resisting law enforcement, resisting law enforcement with a motor vehicle, reckless driving, reckless endangerment, possession of paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.

Oct. 6 4:11 p.m., Erica N. Bell, 31, Wabash arrested for possession of methamphetamine and illegal possession of a syringe.

6:29 p.m., Brandy L. Henwood, 44, Warsaw arrested for resisting law enforcement and disorderly conduct.

Oct. 7 9:05 p.m., Matthew J. Estep, 34, Wabash was arrested for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, resisting law enforcement and interference with reporting a crime.

Oct. 8 6:50 p.m., Robert L. Durden, 19, Servia arrested on warrant for failure to appear on the charges of possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

12:12 p.m., Carter J. Isbell, 20, Huntington arrested for operating

while intoxicated, minor consumption and open container.

Accidents Oct. 2 At 7:48 a.m., vehicles driven by Rosann I. Brubaker, 60, North Manchester and Tara L. Rusinack, 25, North Manchester collided at State Road 13 and Briarwood Drive.

At 3:21 p.m., a vehicle driven by David A. Winrode, 57, North Manchester struck a mailbox in the 400 block of State Road 13 East.

Fire Oct. 2 8:55 p.m., 1200 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

9:02 p.m., 100 block of West Main Street for medical assist.

9:10 p.m., 100 block of North Walnut Street for a CO2 detector alarm.

Oct. 3 7:17 a.m., 600 block of North Elm Street for medical assist.

7:10 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

Oct. 4 2:49 a.m., 700 block of Bond Street for medical assist.

10:26 a.m., 300 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Oct. 5 8:17 a.m., 1700 block of State Road 114 for equipment malfunctioning.

11:17 a.m., 600 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

Oct. 7 3:22 p.m., 900 block of Thorn Street for medical assist.

Oct. 8 10:46 a.m., 500 block of East 9th Street for medical assist.

7:25 p.m., 1400 block of East Street for medical assist.

Oct. 9 9:46 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

2:07 p.m., 300 block of South Buffalo Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers

Rachel L. Bielert and Rachel L. Loiacano to Jeremy M. Stephens, warranty deed.

Anita L. Ketchem and Meredith E. Speicher to Charles Hook and Lori Hook, warranty deed.

Jared S. Coffman and Marie Coffman to Alex Morozov and Alla Morozov, warranty deed.

Jack A. Bever and John H. Bever and Mary M. Bever Revocable Living Trust to Doris J. Ward, trust deed.

Rachel Waybill and Rachel Copley to Kris Kunberger, warranty deed.

Midwest Land Management LP to Midwest Land Management LLC, warranty deed.

Robert Mackowski to Jason Sluss, warranty deed.

Charles L. Snyder and Snyder Revocable Trust to R & L Rental Properties LLC, trust deed.

Charles L. Snyder, Snyder Revocable Trust, Wilma M. Snyder and Cleo D. Snyder to Armando Guerrero, trust deed.

Charles L. Snyder and Snyder Revocable Trust to Daval Properties LLC, trust deed.

Charles L. Snyder and Snyder Revocable Trust to Daniel C. Metzger and Latheda J. Metzger, trust deed.

Charles L. Snyder, Snyder Revocable Trust, Wilma M.

Snyder and Cleo D. Snyder to Harold D. Burns, trust deed.

Charles L. Snyder and Snyder Revocable Trust to Historic L a n d m a r k s Foundation of Indiana Inc. and Indiana Landmarks, trust deed.

Herbert A. Ringel Trust and Herbert A. Ringel to Chad M. Vigar, trust deed.

Marcus B. Olson to Kirk W. King and Kathryn W. King, warranty deed.

Robert Pruitt and Kimberly Pruitt to Marcus Olson, warranty deed.

Rhoda Lynne Wicker to Taylor L. Reed and Rhoda Lynne Wicker, quitclaim deed.

Kyleigh L. Chambers and Kyleigh Chambers to Justin A. Chambers, quitclaim deed.

Gary Dean Snyder to Samantha L. Snyder, quitclaim deed.

Charles L. Snyder and Snyder Revocable

Trust to Todd A. Miller and Elizabeth Miller, trust deed.

Larry D. Manning and Joan E. Manning Revocable Living Trust and Joan E. Manning to Richard L. Martin and Christine S. Lesh, trust deed.

Lynn A. Blocher and Billie G. Blocher and Esther L. Blocher Joint Trust to Lynn Allen Blocher and Wendy Sue Blocher and Lynn Allen Blocher and Wendy Sue Blocher Revocable Trust, trust deed.

Jeffrey A. Craft, Kaitlyn I. Winters andKaitlin I. Craft to

Jeffery A. Craft and Kaitlin I. Craft, quitclaim deed.

Zachary A. Webb to Shannon McBride, warranty deed.

First National Bank of America to Rose Land and Finance Corp., quitclaim deed.

Rose Land and Finance Corp. to Deborah Collins, quit-

claim deed.

W i n d s w e p t P r o p e r t y Management LLC to Shane E. Thomas and Amy D. Thomas, warranty deed.

Todd A. Clark to Shawn Melton, warranty deed.

Patty K. Greene and Mikel L. Greene to Joseph L. Butterbaugh and Caroline M. Butterbaugh, warranty deed.

Kathryn S. Jones to Kenneth L. Jones, quitclaim deed.

Stacy Leonda Rental Properties LLC to Scott A. Smith, quitclaim deed.

Jane A. Rogers, Barnette Wolfrum and Marcia Wolfrum to Jane Rogers, Joyce C. Marsh and Douglas D. Wolfrum, personal deed.

David Lee Jefferson and Carol Jefferson to David Rodecap and Connie Rodecap, warranty deed.

Robert J. Lundquist to Richard E. Holmes

and Paula L. Holmes, warranty deed.

Trina R. Hickert and Trina R. McBride to Brianna L. Niccum, warranty deed.

Doris E. Veverka to Ronald E. Sparling and Lavonne M. Sparling, warranty deed.

Colt Hudson and Hanna Hudson to Shana R. Suttles, warranty deed.

Evelyn J. Bradford to Evelyn J. Bradford and Buckle Jones Trust, quitclaim deed.

Deborah J. Howard to Gregory Janiszyn, quitclaim deed.

Theodore M. Dill and Linda Dill to Kenneth R. Estes and Mary Ann Estes, quitclaim deed.

Building Permits For the week of Oct. 4, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Sammie Smith for pole building.

Terry Bassett for garage and home addition.

12

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

Wabash teen rolls third 300

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

At age 16, Mason Hostetler has accomplished something three times, officially, that most bowlers go an entire lifetime without achieving.

Counting the unofficial times that he did it, it’s up to 11.

What “it” is, is the thing anyone who picks up a bowling ball competitively hopes to accomplish – rolling a 300, or perfect game. To accom-

plish that, one must roll strikes in all 10 frames, plus the two additional rolls given if one strikes – or knocks down all the pins with one ball – in the tenth frame.

Mason, who said he’s been bowling all his life, rolled his first 300 at the age of 13.

“I’m the youngest bowler in Wabash County to shoot a 300,” he said, sitting at a table at Cannonball Lanes on Saturday morning prior to the start of

his league bowling.

The second perfect game came about six months ago, and the third came earlier this month.

To be official, or sanctioned, the perfect games must come in a league or sanctioned event. Eight of his 11 have come during practice, which he says is the key to his success.

“I practice a lot,” he said. “I bowl almost every day.

Maybe five out of seven days in the week.”

His practice sessions generally last a couple of hours, he said.

Cannonball owner Mark Solloway said he’s not seen someone bowl quite like Mason.

“I was in my 30s before I even got my first 300 game,” he joked.

Mason hopes to one day become a fixture in the Professional Bowlers Association, or PBA. A junior at Wabash High School, Mason is the son of Angel

Mason Hostetler has rolled three sanctioned perfect games. Photo by Joseph Slacian Hostetler and John Hostetler.

He bowled as a freshman on the Apache team, but lost

most of his sophomore season when classes switched to online because of the COVID-19 pandemic

Norse, Knights post gridiron victories Northfield dominated the first quarter of its conference game at Whitko Friday, Oct. 9, to cruise to a 34-7 win over the Wildcats.

The Norse took a 13-0 lead in the first quarter and led 20-0 at halftime then finished Whitko off with two fourth quarter touchdowns.

Alex Haupert got Northfield on the board with a 45-yard rushing touchdown with 5:40 left in the first for a 6-0 lead.

Jarret Shafer made it 13-0 with a 29-yard rushing score with 1:18 left in the first, then Haupert gave the Norse a 20-0 lead on a 12-yard rushing touchdown.

Whitko cut the lead to 20-7 late in the third quarter but Shafter made it 27-7 after a 27-yard run early in the fourth, then Jaydan Goshert put it way with 5:45 left in the game with a nine-yard touchdown.

Shafer led the Norse on the ground with 168 yards on 20 carries and two touchdowns while Goshert ran for 91 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown, and Haupert scored twice with 74 yards rushing on six carries.

Halderman ran for 47 yards on nine carries, Fisher had 14 yards, followed by Turner Stephens with 10 yards, Fisher with 14, and Kody Stambaugh with eight.

Halderman passed for 74 yards on 5-7

attempts with Clayton Tomlinson and Haupert each catching two passes and Mason Fisher one.

Jacob Snyder led Northfield with 10 tackles, followed by Mason Fisher with six, Micah Higgins with five, Tomlinson, Goshert, and Logan Cox with four each, and Michael Fisher and Ethan Galbraith with three each.

Northfield improved with 5-3 overall and 5-2 in the TRC and will travel to North Miami (1-7) Friday, Oct. 16.

Southwood 35, Rochester 0 Southwood raced out to a 35-0 lead at Rochester Friday, Oct. 9 and coasted to the win after a scoreless second half.

Quarterback Alex Farr passed for 73 yards with two touchdowns, both to Carson Rich, on 4-10 attempts.

Farr also ran for two touchdowns and picked up 99 yards on six carries to lead the Norse.

Tristin Hayslett ran for 40 yards with one touchdown, while Morgan Lloyd rand for 62 yards, followed

by Logan Barley with 36 yards, Micah Smith with 11, and Isaiah Sutton and Luke Pershing with four yards each.

Carson Rich had 48 yards with three total receptions, Dawson Filip caught two passes for 35 yards, and Barley caught one for eight yards.

Southwood hosts

closed schools and classes to take place online.

Boys soccer seasons end at sectional

Squires fall during semifinals

Wabash’s Antonio Grant moves in to tackle Maconaquah’s ball carrier. Photo by Don Hurd Peru Friday Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. to close out the regular season.

Tippecanoe Valley 48, Manchester 18 Tippecanoe Valley ran away from the Manchester Squires Friday night, Oct. 9 with a 48-18 conference win at Valley.

The Vikings took an early 7-0 lead then forced a turnover.

Manchester, however stopped the Vikings with a turnover on downs, then drove the ball over 80 yards to set up a rushing touchdown from Braxton Ream to cut the lead to 7-6 with 3:22 left in the first quarter.

Kaiden Pence gave Manchester a 12-7 lead with an interception return in the second quarter.

Valley then took control of the game with 22 straight

points to lead 29-12.

The Squires scored late in the second quarter when quarterback Brock Casper found Seth Gaerte for a touchdown.

Manchester failed on all three 2-point conversion attempts in the first half as they trailed 29-18.

The Vikings extended their lead to 35-18 late in the third quarter then added two more to seal the deal.

The loss dropped the Squires to 2-6 overall and 2-5 in the TRC. They will travel to Peru (6-2) for the final regular season this Friday at 7 p.m.

Maconaquah 42, Wabash 39 It was a good oldfashioned shoot out Friday night but the Wabash Apaches come up short in a 42-

39 loss at Maconaquah Friday, Oct. 9.

The Apaches offense came out scoring quickly. After the touchdown pass from Joe Leland to Bryant Boggs, the Apaches surprised the Braves by recovering the onside kick.

On the next play, Leland rifled a 45yard touchdown pass to Boggs. The Apaches led 14-0 within the first few minutes of the first quarter.

The Braves scored two more times before half to take a 21-20 lead.

Maconaquah added to their lead and controlled the clock to take a 42-26 lead but the Apaches weren’t done.

Wabash scored three quick touchdowns, one a 28 yard

touchdown pass from Leland to Boggs, and Leland ran two more in, one four yards out and one from 19 yards.

A last-ditch onside kick effort was unsuccessful and the Braves held on for the win.

Leland passed for 384 yards on 22-28 passing with three touchdowns and one interception. He also ran for 51 yards on nine carries with two touchdowns to lead the Apaches on the ground.

Colten Learned ran for 24 yards on four carries, while Isaiah Eis scored on a oneyard run.

Boggs caught 15 passes for 211 yards and three touchdowns, while Jared Brooks had 117 yards receiving on four catches. ‘

The Manchester boys soccer team won a thriller over Rochester in the first round of the Canterbury Sectional Monday, Oct. 5.

The Squires and Zebras played two a 11 tie after 94 minutes of regulation and two seven-minute overtime periods.

Rochester took a 1-0 lead before Manchester’s Liam York scored on an assist from Jackson Austin to tie the game up at 1-1.

Neither team scored in the two overtime periods, forcing a shootout.

The Squires were a perfect 5-5 while Rochester converted just three shots to send Manchester to the semifinals.

Semifinals The Squires were missing four starters in their sectional semifinal match against host Canterbury and ended the season with a 6-0 loss.

The Squires finish the season with a 9-91 record and a share of the Three Rivers Conference title.

Wabash The Wabash Apaches lost to a tough Lakewood Park team 4-0 in the first round of sectional Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Wabash ends the season with a 6-10 record.

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

www.thepaperofwabash.com

13

Area runners advance to cross country regionals Wabash County teams will be well-represented in Saturday’s IHSAA cross country regional tournaments at Logansport and Marion.

This past weekend, Southwood’s Braden Sweet won the boys race at the Marion sectional, improving on last year’s runner-up finish; Wabash and Southwood advanced their boys teams by finishing third and fourth, respectively; Manchester advanced both its teams with fourth-place finishes, and Northfield’s Andrew Burns and Mara Zolman advanced as individuals. And, Southwood’s Aleia Sweet and Wabash’s Sierra Hall and Calisen Kugler also advanced.

Manchester hosted its sectional that will send the top five teams and an additional 10 individuals to the Logansport regional while Wabash, Southwood and Northfield runners will

return to Indiana Wesleyan University for regional action, where they will be joined by the Bellmont qualifiers.

Starting time at both sites is 10:30 a.m. Admission is $5.

Here is the breakdown by school.

WABASH Only five points separated the top three teams in the boys race at IWU. Oak Hill repeated as champion with 45 points while Huntington North was second with 49 and Wabash was one point back in third. The Apaches were second last year behind senior Dereck Vogel, who won the race.

Wabash put three runners in the top 10: Zack Reed was third in 16:30.7, just 1.6 seconds out of second; Dave Ford was fourth in 16:31.5, just .8 seconds behind Reed, and Jarrett Wilson was ninth in 16;56.1. Reed and Wilson are seniors; Ford,

Wabash’s David Ford battles an Oak Hill runner during the Marion cross country sectional. Ford finished the race in fourth place.

a sophomore, finished 15th last year.

Other finishers for Wabash were Troy Guenin-Hodson, 15th in 17:48.5; Kaden Vogel, 19th in 17:56.9; Caelan McDougle, 20th in 18:02.2, and Trevor Daughtry, 30th in 18:32.3.

In the girls race, both senior Hall and freshman Kugler qualified for Saturday’s regional. Hall finished 33rd in 24.19.1 and Kugler was 36th in 24:37.7. Grace LaMar was 63rd in 31:58.8.

Huntington North won the girls title with 21 points, taking five of the top seven places, and Oak Hill was runner-up with 46. Northfield finished eighth.

SOUTHWOOD Sweet was the biggest name of the day for the Knights. After winning the Three Rivers Conference title on Oct. 3, the elder Sweet ran away from the field Saturday, winning in 16:06.3.

Huntington’s Harrison Niswander was second in 16:28.1. But Sweet’s sister Aleia, a sophomore, also qualified as an individual, finishing 32nd in 24:00.0.

For Southwood’s boys, who were eighth last year, Casey Boardman was32nd in 18:37.4, Jacob Marlow was 35th in 18:57.7, Cayden Prickett was 40th in 19:29.3, Landon Mitchell was 45th in 19:49.4, Devin Danzy was 49th in 20:20.6 and Skyler Amos was 59th in 22:03.9.

Mariah Brown also qualified for the regional in the girls race. She was 37th in 24:46.3. Amelia Sweet, a cousin of the other Sweets, also competed, finishing 54th in 26:58.4.

NORTHFIELD Burns, a senior, fin-

ished 11th last year at IWU, but came in 25th Saturday in 18:11.6. He was 22nd at last year’s regional. The Norse finished 10th in 2019.

Also finishing for the Norsemen were Grant Dale, 41st in 19:30.4; Karsen Pratt, 48th in 20:14.2; Brandon McKillip, 57th in 21:38.1, Clay Herring, 60th in 22:04.7; Alex Reed, 64th in 22:19.5, and Ben Kissel, 68th in 24:54.

Behind Zolman (16th in 22:27.3) for Northfield was Jenna Krom, 45th in 25:32.7; Anna Kissel, 46th in 25:41.9; Madeline Moore, 47th in 25:43.0; Trinity Bever, 50th in 26:32.7; Asia Miller, 51st in 26:42.4, and Natalie Keller, 62nd in 31:02.8.

MANCHESTER Senior Carter Bedke improved from a sixthplace finish last year to a third-place finish on his home course to lead the Squires, who improved from fifth to fourth on the boys side. His time was 16:47.0.

Warsaw’s Jacob Kissling won the race in 16:28.7 and Samuel TIllis of Culver Academies was runner-up in 16:38.1.

Warsaw put all five scorers in the top 10 to win easily over Culver Academies, 27-63.

Plymouth was third.

Behind Bedke was Cade Jones, 20th in 18:15.8; Raven King, 28th in 18:41.6; Lane Stetzel, 31st in 18:56.4; Jacob Hesting, 36th in 19:25.1; Kedrick Metzger, 38th in 19:33.7, and Caden Marcum, 41st in 20:13.5.

The Manchester girls were led by sophomore Josie Briner, eighth place in 20:36.8. She was seventh last year when the Squires finished third at Culver Academies. Alexis

Southwood’s Braden Sweet won the boys race at the Marion cross country sectional. Photos by Sean Douglas

Allen of Culver Academies won the race this year in 18:35.2.

Warsaw and Culver Academies tied for first with 41 points, but Warsaw repeated as champions based on the sixth finisher. Rochester was third.

Rounding out the field for the Squires were Anna Markham, 23rd in 22:28.0; Kambree Cashdollar, 25th in 22:45.8; Gracie Dale, 29th in 23:16.2; Evyn Fox, 32nd in 23:43.4; Paulette Martin, 36th in 24:34.1, and Miriam StrubleHedstrom, 39th in 25:12.9.

The last four finishers for Manchester are freshmen.

REGIONALS Teams coming into the Marion regional will be Oak Hill, Huntington North, Wabash, Southwood and Blackford on the boys side and Huntington North, Oak Hill, Eastbrook, Marion

and Southern Wells on the girls side. From Bellmont, it will be Bellmont, New Haven, Fort Wayne South Side, Norwell and Heritage for the boys and Fort Wayne South Side, Norwell, Adams Central, Woodlan and Bellmont for the girls.

At the Logansport regional, it will be Warsaw, Culver Academies, Plymouth, Manchester and Rochester on the boys side and Warsaw, Culver Academies, Rochester, Manchester and Plymouth on the girls side from Manchester.

Returning to Logansport from that sectional will be Western, Eastern (Greentown), Carroll (Flora), Northwestern and Peru on the boys side and Winamac, Maconaquah, Western, Carroll (Flora) and Lewis Cass for the girls.

Lady Apaches sweep Manchester in TRC volleyball clash Wabash swept Manchester in Three Rivers Conference action with a 25-19, 25-14, 25-16 win over the Lady Squires Tuesday, Oct. 6.

Emma Tracy led the Lady Apaches with 38 assists and 13 digs, followed by Ashlynn Cruz with 15 digs and 10 points, Mariah Wyatt with eight points and five kills, Faryn Morris with 16 kills and 19 digs, Jordan Stumbo with 11 kills, Kendal Fields with nine digs and four points, and Jade Stumbo with six kills.

Manchester was led by Kendra Kline with 13 digs

and eight assists, Catherine Ondrla with 14 digs, Paxton Baker with seven digs and three points, Allison Zartman with four digs and two kills, Olivia Auler with three digs and two kills, Ali Sites with 11 digs, Blake Drasny with two points and two digs, Zoey Ream with four digs, Aubree Lambert with three kills and two digs, and Kenzy Meyer with five kills and three blocks.

Manchester 3, Oak Hill 1 The Lady Squires won a non-conference match at Oak Hill Monday, Oct.

5, 25-20, 18-25, 25-21, 25-18.

The win moves Manchester to 14-9 on the year.

Kline led the Lady Squires with 34 assists, 13 digs, and 13 points, followed by Baker with 13 digs and 10 points, Ondrla with 15 digs and nine points, Zartman with 15 kills and five digs, Sites with eight digs and four points, Lambert with nine kills and six digs, Meyer with 10 kills and four digs, Ream with 14 digs and seven points, Auler with four kills, Rickert with three kills, and Drasny with two kills and one point.

The JV team completed the sweep with a 25-16, 2025, 15-10 win over Oak Hill.

Howard led Manchester with 11 digs and 10 assists with 11 digs and two aces, Neal with four aces, three blocks, three digs, and two kills, Egolf with four kills and four digs, Borgmann with four kills, Davis with three digs and two kills, Atienza with six digs and three aces, Akins with two assists and one kill, Espeset with two blocks and one dig, and Nichols with one dig.

Manchester 3, Blackhawk Christian 1 The Lady Squires

picked up a road win at Blackhawk Christian Thursday, Oct. 8, 18-25, 2519, 27-25, 25-23.

Kline had 25 assists, 22 points and 11 digs, followed by Zartman with 16 kills and nine digs, Ondrla with 21 digs and 10 points, Meyer with seven kills, four digs and two blocks, Ream with eight digs and four points, Lambert with five kills and three digs, Sites with 10 digs and two kills, Auler with 10 digs and three points, and Drasny with three kills and one assist.

The JV team lost 25-20, 25-9.

Howard had four digs and four assists, followed

by Barrett with 11 digs, Espeset with three digs and two kills, Egolf with six digs, and Borgmann with two digs.

Clinton Prairie Invite Manchester ended the regular season with a runner-up finish at the Clinton Prairie Invitational Saturday, Oct. 10.

The Squires defeated Western Boone in the first match, followed by a 25-4, 22-25, 15-6 win over Taylor, a 25-16, 25-6 win Cloverdale, and a 25-22, 17-25, 15-12 loss to Continued on Page 14

14

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

Volleyball Greencastle.

On the day, Kline had 56 assists, 33 digs, and 26 points, followed by Sites with 26 points and 24 digs, Baker with 32 points and 29 digs, Zartman with 21 kills and eight digs, Meyer with 27 kills and 17 points, Lambert with 19 kills and 14 digs, Ream with 11 points and 14 digs, Auler with six assists, six digs, and five kills, Ondrla with 51 digs and eight points, Rickert with five kills and four blocks, and Neal with three assists and one dig.

Manchester (17-12) will travel to Bluffton Thursday night, Oct. 15 to open sectional play against South Adams (20-7) at 7:30 p.m.

Northfield 3, Whitko 0 Northfield swept Whitko 25-10, 25-11, 25-19 Monday, Oct. 5.

Abby Hunter had 30 assists and two aces, followed by Kearston Stout with seven kills and 11 serves, Kenzie Baer with nine points and four kills, Elise Gottschalk with 12 digs and eight recep-

tions, Kyra Kennedy with 10 kills and two blocks, Addie Baker with 12 kills and three aces, and Josie Lynn with three kills and three blocks.

The JV team won 25-24, 25-14.

Hannah Holes had seven points and three kills, followed

by Ella Hunter with 16 assists and six points, Gabby Haupert with six points and three kills.

Northfield 3, North Miami 0 Northfield dominated North Miami 25-6, 25-10, 25-7 Thursday, Oct. 8.

Kennedy had 13 kills and three blocks, followed by Lynn with two kills, Stout with five blocks and four kills, Baer with 12 digs and six kills, Baker with seven kills and three blocks, Gottschalk with 14 digs and four aces, and Hunter with five aces. Hunter also recorded her 2,000th career assist in the contest.

Norse Classic Northfield ended its season with a 4-0 sweep at its own Norse Classic

...continued from Page 13 Saturday, Oct. 10.

The Norse defeated Fort Wayne Southside 25-4, 25-13, Knox 25-14, 25-15, Northwood 1925, 28-26, 15-9, and Woodlan 25-21, 18-25, 16-14.

Northfield ends the regular season with a 25-1 record.

Northfield drew a bye in at the Pioneer Sectional and will play the winner of North Miami and Caston Saturday, Oct. 17 at 12:30 p.m.

Southwood 3, Whitko 0 Southwood had no trouble with North Miami Tuesday, Oct. 6, 25-10, 25-10, 25-11.

Allie Haecker had 14 points, five aces, and five digs, followed

by Marissa Metzger with 14 points, nine digs, and eight kills, Marissa Metzger with 14 points, nine digs, and eight kills, Alli Lopez with 10 points, 11 assists, and five digs, Alaina Winer with 13 assists, three kills, and three digs, Erin McGouldrick with 10 kills, Ella Haupert with five digs and four points, Rylee Barney with five kills and four

points, Natalie Haycraft with five points and four digs, Maggie ball with three blocks and two kills, and Mya Denney with three kills and one assist.

The JV team beat North Miami 25-11, 25-21.

Southwood 3, Tippecanoe Valley 0 The Lady Knights swept Tippecanoe Valley 25-21, 25-21, 2512 Thursday, Oct. 8.

Metzger had 13 digs and 12 kills, followed

by Winer with 11 digs and 10 assists, Lopez with 13 assists and six digs, Ball with five digs and four blocks, Haecker with eight point and five digs, Haupert with nine points and five digs, Barney with five digs and three kills, Haycraft with eight digs and four points, McGouldrick with two kills and one assist, and Denney with two kills and one dig.

The JV team defeated Valley 25-23, 25-20.

Southwood begins tournament play at the Pioneer Sectional where they will face Pioneer Thursday,

Oct. 15 at 6 p.m.

Wabash The Apaches went 3-1 on the day at the Montgomery Invitational Saturday, Oct. 10.

Wabash opened with a win over Seeger, then lost to Southmont 25-14, 2519. They rebounded with a 25-9, 25-16 win over Peru and a 25-15, 25-14 win over Northview.

Tracy led Wabash with 53 assists and 30 points, followed by Morris with 20 digs, 20 kills, and seven points, Wyatt with 27 digs, 22 kills, and nine points, Short with 21 points, nine digs, and eight kills, Fields with 20 points and 12 digs, Cruz with 35 digs and 15 points, Jordan Stumbo with 19 kills and 13 digs, Jade Stumbo with eight kills, Kasey Long with two kills, and Wiles with two assists and one kill.

Wabash drew a bye at the Bluffton Sectional this week and will play the winner of Adams Central and Canterbury Oct. 17, at 11 a.m.

October 14, 2020

Manchester’s Wiley wins sectional championship Manchester No. 1 singles player Brady Wiley hit a winning streak at the right time.

Wiley won three matches last week to win the Peru Individual Singles Sectional championship with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Rochester Thursday, Oct. 7.

Wiley qualified for the state singles tournament be winning his match during the team tournament against Peru.

Although the Squire team was eliminated, any No. 1 singles player or No. 1 doubles team still undefeated in the team tournament when their team is eliminated, which put Wiley in the singles tournament.

October 14, 2020

The Paper of Wabash County

15

www.thepaperofwabash.com

WHS to be Toys for Tots drop spot

www.siderspremiereproperty.com

Lori Siders,

Owner/ Broker

Cell 260.571.5568

Officials from Wabash High School have announced that the high school will once again be a collection drop off site for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.

For over 70 years the Marine Corps Reserve has worked to make the holidays a little brighter with its Toys for Tots program. The mission of this program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute them as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community and surrounding seven county area in which the campaign is conducted. By participating in this program, it is WHS’s goal to help deliver to the pro-

gram’s recipients a message of hope and to assist them in becoming responsible, productive, and patriotic young citizens. It is also to help unite members of the community in a common cause that will contribute to the betterment of the future.

Toys for Tots dates back to 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks, a Marine Corps reservist, founded the program in Los Angeles. During that first campaign, 5,000 toys were collected, with the first toy being a handmade doll. In 1995, the Secretary of Defense approved Toys for Tots as an official activity of the Marine Corps and an official mission of the Marine Corps Reserve.

Anyone wishing to donate items can drop off new, unwrapped toys in the Wabash High School front office. Please keep in mind that toys for infants and younger children as well as older teenage children are often in high demand. Please consider these types of toys as you make your new toy selections. No used toys will be accepted. Gift cards will be accepted and will be used to purchase new toys.

Monetary donations can be made at the official Toys for Tots website. For more information, please contact the Wabash High School front office at 260-563-4131.

lsiders@premiereprop.net

Office 260.225.0432 HOMES ARE SELLING, CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE MARKET ANALYSIS!

807 N WALNUT ST., NORTH MANCHESTER 3623 E 1000 S, LAFONTAINE • Move in ready NEW LISTING! w/all new professionally painted • New vinyl plank flooring in kitchen, baths & laundry • Living room w/cathedral ceiling • 3 bedrooms 2 full baths and fireplace MLS #202041139 • Huge fenced in back $174,900 yard

• Great private set- NEW LISTING! ting 1.63 acres • 4 bedrooms & 2.5 bath • Living room open to dining & patio doors to back yard • Family room open • Brand new Central air to kitchen July 2020 • Septic pumped and reMLS #202040361 done 2020 $171,500

9809 S. OLD STATE ROAD 15, LAFONTAINE 314 CHRISTOPHER, SWEETSER • Remodeled home NEW LISTING! with all new Electric wiring & 200 amp • Some new drywall, flooring, lighting & more • 2011 new roof, • 4.6 acre lot Elec heat pump & AC MLS #202041072 • Detached garage/work$135,900 shop & horse barn

3276 E 900 S LOT 1 • 2 Acre lot NEW LISTING! • 4 bedrooms 2 full bath • Whole home freshly painted • New roof, siding & • Kitchen w/ appligutters 2019 ances and Island MLS #202039267 w/breakfast bar $215,000

• 4 bedrms & 2 full NEW LISTING! bath & 2 half bath • Open kitchen & breakfast nook w/formal dining room • Foyer opens up to living • Kitchen features Granite w/ceiling high windows to counter tops & stainless back yard and ground pool steel appliance and wood burning fire• Main level master suite & place walk in closet MLS #2020039648 • $309,900

359 ELM ST. • 3 bedrms & 1 bath • Kitchen included refrigerator and range • Car and shed back off alley MLS# 202035629 $43,500

PRICE REDUCED!

Ashley Bumgardner

Bob Fairchild

Valerie Boyd

Brandon Brindle

Associate Broker

Associate Broker

Associate Broker

Associate Broker

Cell 260.450.4483

Cell 260-982-4566

Cell 765-469-4086

260-901-1827

bfairchild@premiereprop.net

vboyd@premiereprop.net

bbrindle@premiereprop.net

abumgardner@premiereprop.net

16

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

LaFontaine Lions plan 1812-style meal fundraiser Carryout only 1812 style Ham and Beans, Chili, Sugar (Kettle) Corn, and Muffins on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until gone at the LaFontaine Community Building.

This is a fundraiser of LaFontaine Lions with proceeds going to upkeep of the LaFontaine Community Building and support of the community.

RIVERSIDE AND RICHVALLEY EXTENSION CLUBS are having a Bazaar Sat. Oct. 24 at the REMC Building from

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Masks are required.

SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Congratulations to our Knight Note winners for the week of

Sept. 28-Oct, 2: Stephen D. (1st grade), from Mrs. Wright, for working very hard during reading group. Khyla w. (4th grade), from Miss Livergood, for having a positive attitude and encouraging others. Thanks to these students, and all the others who also received Knight Notes this week, for practicing the Knight the right Way by being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe!

WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON League will be

starting our fall cross shoots. We are located at 10439 S. Old State Road 13, LaFontaine (but we are actually in Somerset). We shoot shotguns and open sighted 22’s.

The dates are Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 22, and Dec 6. The cost is $3 per shoot. We welcome all shooters, youth included.

MY FEELINGS: As I listen to T.V. with all of the different views being said causes me to stop and pray for God’s Will to be done. With all of the hate for our

police and people who do not share their view. We all need to stop and pray for people to love and not hate. Everyone that is here in United States, has the freedom to state their views. Our Nation has lost many men and women who died for each of us to state their views. We all need to stop and pray for our United States to stay free, so we continue to do what we want to do, be able to state our views, and vote for our freedom. So be sure and go and vote early or on Nov. 3.

WORDS OF WISDOM “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” - John Wooden HAPPY BIRTHDAY Melody Deal, Patricia Rigsbee Oct. 15, ava James Milliner Oct. 16, Grant Kelly, Rex Christopher Finch Oct. 17, Larry Wente Oct. 18, Frances Lane, Codie Sarll, Meadow Teske Oct. 19, Nicholas Perlich, John weaver Oct. 20, Gary Henderson Oct. 21

HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY Greg and Denise Wood Oct. 8 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Charles and Bev Kelley, Ken and Deana Kreighbaum, Kip and Andrea Benbow Oct. 15, Collin and Jessi Huston Oct. 16, Tyler and Alysis Olson Oct. 17, Dennis and Deloras Horine Oct. 21, Phillip and Megan Bowers Oct. 22 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

MU prof contributes to book NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University Professor Mary Lahman wrote a chapter about teaching skills for listening in classroom settings for The Handbook of Listening, a comprehensive overview of the field of listening that is available online and in print form.

Listening and reading comprehension are closely connected, activating the same regions of the brain for word recognition that leads to more

comprehensive language processing skills.

Exploring the intersections between these constructs, her chapter begins with a conceptualization of listening and reading comprehension, followed by a look at their connections at both the K�12 and higher education classroom levels.

Lahman illustrates how teacher�specific behaviors – such as teacher verbal and nonverbal immediacy, as well as use of technology – affect student learning.

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

www.thepaperofwabash.com

17

85C01-2008-EU-000065

The Urbana Yoke Parish’s annual meeting will be held on Sunday, Oct. 25, immediately following worship service.

Please plan to attend this meeting as we will be approving the budget for 2021 and electing four new members to the board.

The Lions International has served communities for over 100 years doing what they do best. Some of the activities are speech, hearing, and sight.

Lions clubs all over the country have received donations of eyeglasses and hearing aids. These items are washed, repaired and tested, then given to those in need.

Lions have helped pay for eyeglasses and hearing aids for local children.

Kortney Singer received $2,000 in Lions Club scholarships to complete her degree at Ball State in Speech and Hearing Pathology.

Kidsight Preschool Eye Screening is another Lion activity that all Wabash County preschools and daycares are offered. This service is free.

The Urbana Lions locally do projects, such as Student Dictionaries. This is an International project and the Urbana Club has participated in this since 2012.The club has given out over 500 dictionaries to Metro North Elementary third grade students. Lions International has distributed over 388,000 plus dictionaries nationwide. Another activity started by the Urbana Lions is the Wilbur Dawes Scholarships. This scholarship was started in 1997 in honor of Wilbur Dawes, an Urbana Lion and Principal of Urbana High School and Northfield High School’s first principal.

Every May a $500 Wilbur Dawes Scholarship is given to a Northfield senior who is continuing their education. Also the Urbana Lions maintain a huge area.

URBANA

Urbana Yoke Parish annual meeting to be held Oct. 25

Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell 260-774-3665 pinkynova71@ hotmail.com

The Urbana ball diamond, park area, pavilion, play ground equipment, free little Library Box and the Lion’s Snack Shack.

The Urbana club does another activity locally to help the community and that is Spring Cleanup. The club does this every 3 years. The club also maintains the Urbana community building.

Every year between 2,000 and 3,000 people use the building for various activities.

One more activity that I want to tell you about is ECHO Racing. This is sponsored by the Urbana Lions and is operated

by Lion members Michael and Bonita Snell. Every year on the second and third Saturdays of January, February and March, electric car races are held with awards.

There is no cost to youth 7-16 years of age or families. This is an activity to promote competition, friendships and gives the kids an understanding of sportsmanship. There are several other activities that I could go on and on telling you about, but I don’t want to bore you. If you would like to be part of a club that does a lot for the community, the Urbana Lions is where it is happening and we are looking for new members. We hold meetings every 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:30pm. If you are interested, you can contact me via email or any other Urbana Lion member. Give us a try. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

The Urbana Lions Club is planning on holding a fund raiser of a 12oz Hardy Bowl

of Smoked Brisket Soup with a Grilled Tenderloin Sandwich.

The cost of the meal will be $8. Drive up window service (carry-out only no walk ins please) This activity will be held on Oct. 22, from 4-7 p.m. at the Urbana Lions Community Building. Note: You are to come down the alley from the north so your driver side window faces the community building, pay at the first window, receive a ticket for however many meals you would like, then go to the next window, present your tickets and receive you 12oz bowls of hardy soup and grilled tenderloin sandwich. This activity is to raise funds for the club and to help pay the club’s monthly bills and help with future projects the club will hold later and for next year. If you have questions or concerns on any of these upcoming activities, give me a call (260) 774-3665. My wife Bonita and I are the Urbana Streetlight Committee and we both are Urbana Lions.

The Breakfast Bunch met at Bob Evans Restaurant Oct. 7, 2020 at 7:30.

They get together every Wednesday.

Those attending were: Peggy Dilling , Alma DeVore, Pat McNabney, Larry and Nancy Meyer and guest Karen Goeble.

This bunch welcomes everyone and anyone who would like to join them. Come on down and check them out.

Prayer Concerns: Martha Chamberlain family and friends, John and Judy Eltzroth son in law Jason McDaniel and granddaughter Mira McDaniel , Eldon Biehl, Max Chamberlain, Doris Mattern, Kristina Gamsby, Alma DeVore, Jim and Pat Hartley, Jane Winebrenner, Gene Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Dean Haupert, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Duane

Wagner and family, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Roxanne Haupert and family, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and daughter Jackie, Lowell Karns, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney, Bonita Snell, Jeff Warnock, Carol Layne’s granddaughter Jessica, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, Dan Speicher and family. Our Nation STATE OF INDIANA

) ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH )

and our Military personnel.

Birthday wishes: Oct. 15 Eileen Weck, Oct. 15 Katie Lee, Oct. 16 Eric Overman, Oct. 18 Paul Townsend, Oct. 19 Donna Harman, Oct. 21 Courtney Chamberlain and Oct. 21 Landree Warnock.

Anniversaries: Oct. 17 Ron and Rhonda Baer, Oct. 18 Jarod and Brittany Fitch.

IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Cause No. 85C01-2009-EU-000075

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ) LOIS N. HAUPERT, ) DECEASED ) NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION (For Publication) Notice is hereby given that Steven Haupert was on September 21, 2020, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lois N. Haupert, deceased, who died on August 24, 2020. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the 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, on September 21, 2020.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Attorney for the Estate: Philip A. Wagler, BARRETT McNAGNY LLP 215 East Berry Street, P. 0. Box 2263 Fort Wayne, Indiana 46801 Supreme Court ID: 29538-02 10/7 & 10/14/2020 STATE OF INDIANA WABASH COUNTY, SS: IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BONNIE E. ABLE, DECEASED

IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NO. 85C01-2009-EU-000078 ) )

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that on September 29, 2020, Jon G. Able, Jessica Ann Able, and Jason Thomas Able were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Bonnie E. Able, deceased, who died on September 8, 2020.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the 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, September 29, 2020.

LORI J. DRAPER CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA Timothy J. Bloom, Attorney No: 2791-92 BLOOM GATES SHIPMAN & WHITELEATHER, LLP 119 South Main St, P.O. Box 807 Columbia City, Indiana 46725 Attorneys for the Estate 260-248-8900 10/7, 10/14/20

Filed: 8/17/2020 11:09 AMClerk Wabash County, Indiana NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that Sherman L. Barker was on the 18th day of August, 2020, appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Leslie Barker, deceased, who died on the 10th day of July, 2020.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the 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 18th day of August, 2020.

Lori J. Draper Clerk of the Wabash Circuit Court For Wabash County, Indiana Joseph W. Eddingfield, #8421-85 84 West Market Street, P.O. Box 294 Wabash, Indiana 46992 (260) 563-1154 Attorney for the Estate 10/14, 10/21/20 STATE OF INDIANA

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT )SS: ) Cause Number: 85C01-2009-EU-000076

COUNTY OF WABASH IN RE: THE ESTATE OF BETTIEB WIMBERLY Deceased NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that Tamara Allen was, on the 22nd day of September 2020, appointed personal representative of the estate of BettieB Wimberly, deceased, who died on September 12, 2020.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the 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 date of 9/22/2020.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Wabash County, Indiana Attorney for the Estate: Douglas C. Lehman 8756-85 Douglas C. Lehman Professional Corporation 30 West Canal Street, Wabash, IN 46992, (260) 569-0590 10/7, 10/14/20

STATE OF INDIANA

)

IN THE WABASH COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

)SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CASE NO. 85C01-2007-DN-420 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Todd Burnham Petitioner, and Desiree Burnham Respondent, SUMMONS This summons is to the Respondent above named, and to any other person who may be concerned.

You are notified that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage had been filed against you in the Superior/Circuit Court of Wabash County, 69 West Hill St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992, in an action entitled Todd Burnham vs.

Desiree Burnham Case No. 85C01-2007-DN-420, by the person named above as Petitioner. This summons by publication is specifically directed to Respondent, whose whereabouts are unknown.

The nature of this suit against you is a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

An answer or other response in writing to the Petitioner must be filed either by you or your attorney within 30 days after the third publication of this summons, and if you take no action in this case prior to said deadline, the Court can grant a Dissolution of Marriage and make a determination regarding paternity, child custody, child support, maintenance, parenting time, property division (real or personal) and any other distribution of assets and debts.

Dated this 17th day of September, 2020.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Superior/Circuit Cort 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/20 STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE MIAMI SUPERIOR COURT )SS: DIVISION I COUNTY OF MIAMI ) Cause Number 52D01-2009-MI-000778 IN RE THE CUSTODY OF CHARLIE MCHENRY DANIELLE CROMAS Petitioner VS. HANNAH BURNETT, Respondent SUMMONS The State of Indiana to the above person named Respondent, and any other person who may be concerned.

You are notified that you have been sued in the court above named by the person named as Petitioner. The nature of the suit is a Verified Petition for Third Party ''De Facto" Custody.

This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named Respondent, Hannah Burnett, whose address is unknown. A Court Hearing on the Petition for Third Party "De Facto" Custody is scheduled for the 9th day of November 2020.

If you have a claim for relief against the Petitioner, you must assert the same in Court.

DANIELLE CROMAS By: BRENT R. DECHERT Attorney for Petitioner Brent R. Dechert DECHERT LAW OFFICE Bar #20089-34 217 North Main Street Post Office Box 667 Kokomo, IN 46903-0667 Telephone. (765) 459-0764 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/20

18

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

A Community Harvest Party will take place Sunday, Oct. 25 at 5 pm at the Walk By Faith Community Church.

We will have hayrides, pumpkin painting, cotton candy, s’mores, chili and hot dogs. All are invited.

OCTOBER 2020 Roann Lions Club Meeting: The Roann Lions Club met on Thursday, Oct. 1 at the town hall. The meeting was called to order by Lions President Rick Morris. The pledge to the American flag was recited by the members.

The minutes of the August meeting was given by Donna Harman. There was no September meeting due to the Roann Covered Bridge Festival. The minutes were approved as read. Keith Ford, club treasurer, gave the financial report which was also approved.

In Old Business, Phil Dale gave the update on the comple-

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

All invited to Roann Community Harvest Party Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

tion of the landscape project at the Roann Covered Bridge.

There were 24 loads of fill dirt hauled to the site on the work day. Another big thank you to all who donated their dump trucks, bulldozer, and time for the job. The grass seed has been planted and hopefully will look nice and green by next spring.

We are still collecting aluminum cans to earn money to pay for next year’s fireworks.

We would like to thank the community for your donations of cans. Although the price has dropped drastically since we started collecting, it still helps. If anyone

would like to donate toward the fireworks, contact a Lions Club member.

Donna gave a follow up report on the festival. She felt it went well for the scaled down event this year. The concerts were especially well attended. We were thankful for the great weather.

In New Business, Christmas lights will be put on the big spruce tree on the corner of Chippewa and Allen Street this year. This will be done on Saturday, Oct. 24. The Lions Club has volunteered to do this and we need some of our Lions Club members to help with this project. We will have a lift to do the job, just need some helping hands. The lights will be turned on for the Dec. 5 Winter Market, which will be held in the Roann Community Building that day. Several vendors have already signed up for the event. Santa will also be in town that day.

The RC car races will be starting sometime in Oct. in John Heeter’s building.

The Lions Club concessions were a big hit so hopefully we can help the racers out again this year.

The date for the next Lions Club meeting will be November 5, 2020.

ROANN’S COMMUNITY Heritage Main Street will dedicate the new mural on the Roann Community Building on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 10 a. m. The dedication will take place in front of the mural on the corner of Chippewa & Arnold Street, weather permitting. We will move inside the Community Building, if need be.

A Loaded Baked Potato Luncheon will be held from 11 a.m.2p.m. The meal will be a free-will donation and carryout is available. We ask that all attendees be aware of social distancing guidelines.

There is still time to purchase tickets

for the Annual Opportunity Drawing! The drawing will be held at the end of the Baked Potato Luncheon. You have a chance to win a $200 Gift Certificate for Log Cabin Antiques, a handcrafted porch swing, a walnut, handcrafted deacons bench or a basket of gift certificates and gifts from local businesses.

Tickets can be purchased at Log Cabin Antiques, Mom & Pop’s Jazzy Junk, The Barn or Bailey’s Pizza Parlor for $1 each or 6 for $5.

PLANS ARE being made for the annual Winter Market on December 5, 2020.

Watch for more information in the coming weeks. If you are interested in participating as a vendor, please contact Jo Ellen Nelson @ jodernelson@yahoo.com of 765-348-6152.

ROANN TOWN Board Meeting for Oct. will be on the 13th at 7pm also at the Town Hall.

CONTINUE TO save plastic caps for Heritage Main Street.

But their storage locations are full right now as the place that recycles the lids has not opened back up yet. They ask that you continue to save them but keep them at your house until we let you know different.

PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist sermon for Oct. 18th will be taken from Matthew 26:14-16 titled “Betrayal”.

Social distancing will be exercised along with disinfecting after all activities at the church.

CONTINUE PRAYING for Coy Eads (1year-old grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook), Henry Becker, Don Richardson, Rex Renz, Kay Maple, Sawyer Draper, Rex Temple, Russell Krom and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy.

God bless you all!

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Oct. 15 – Mr. & Mrs. Phil Hendrick.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Oct. 14

– Ruth Vigar, Natalie Deck, and Katie Solorzano; Oct. 15 – Cassie Haupert, Cindy Hall, Owen Stakeman, Quintenn Vigar, and Abby Layman; Oct. 16 – Amanda Foust; Oct. 18 – Joe Howard and Kyle Blackburn; Oct. 19 – Bertie Schuler, Phillip Draper, Donna Harman, Micah Higgins, and Eric Scholes; Oct. 20 – Mildred Ogden and William White.

PASTOR MACE talks about why people love the church: The reason people love the church building because maybe it is a good place to hide. The true church is not buildings, programs, staff and worship bands. The church is the gathering of believers in Christ Jesus who worship God in spirit and truth, encourage fellow followers in love to good works, and engage the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. John 4 Jesus leads us to make disciples and we need to apply the truths of this passage to our lives.

Note the greeting of Jesus to the Samaritan woman.

He sat wearied from his travel and a Samaritan woman came to draw water from the well. Jesus struck up a conversation by asking for a drink. The woman was surprised that Jesus would speak to her, for Jews looked down upon the Samaritans. Jesus teaches us that as we engage our world with the gospel, we should not discriminate due to race, social class, and gender. God loves all creation and everyone he has created. The church has been guilty of being partial and needs to love all as God does. But Jesus also turns this conversation of water from an earthly sense to a heavenly thought.

As Jesus continues the conversation, we

learn that he was not condemning this woman for her lifestyle. That doesn’t mean it was acceptable, but Jesus did not look down his nose at her and judge.

She has many failed marriages and was living with a man. As she began to seek this eternal life, he told her to go and tell her family and friends and bring them so they can continue the conversation. Also, Jesus challenges her heart as to worship and how to do it correctly. The challenge was not where to worship but to worship in spirit and truth.

It is interesting to see the responses of the disciples and the woman. The disciples were amazed that Jesus was talking to this woman and had an earthly concern about Jesus eating and taking care of himself. The woman left and told others in town about this Jesus who told her many things. The church is so caught up in the earthly things that we, the church, have missed the calling God has given to us in making disciples.

Jesus would tell us that his food is to do the will of the Father.

And we, the church, say we don’t have time to make disciples. We also learn from the woman, who goes and tells others.

That is what making disciples is all about.

The church needs to see that the harvest is ready and we, the church, need to look and see that the lives are ready for harvest. Are you looking?

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

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

Wreaths available for sale through NM Rotary McKee Mortuary, Inc and the Congregational Christian Church have partnered together to offer GriefShare, a 13 week session of discussion, video seminars and individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one. Two sessions are currently meeting with plans to begin Session 4 in early 2021.

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

If you are interested in learning more about GriefShare, please contact the church at 260-9822882.

NM ROTARY SELLS HOLIDAY WREATHS: The Rotary Club of North Manchester makes it easy to join in on the spirit of the holidays with live wreaths that give back in more ways than one. Your order will help raise money for the Manchester Early Learning Center and global disease prevention projects for children, including worldwide polio eradication efforts and safe drinking water for schoolchildren in Kosovo. Rotarians will take orders for wreaths at Neighborhood Fresh on Saturdays, Oct. 10, 17 and 24. For local orders, Rotary members will personally deliver wreaths the week before Thanksgiving. You can place an order with any club member or email RotaryWreaths2020@ gmail.com to see photos and get more information. Prices begin at $25 for a 25inch classic wreath.

The club will collect payment at the time the order is placed.

All members can accept cash or a check, and volunteers at the festival and grocery store can also accept a credit card payment. Those who prefer to order online can take part in the fundraiser by ordering a wreath, door spray, centerpiece or tabletop tree at GiftItForward.com and use the fundraising code

MANCHEIN002. The company will deliver online orders directly to the recipient. It is easy to select, order and have a gift sent via FedEx directly to your home, family, friends or business clients between Thanksgiving week and Dec. 8. With online orders, prices start at $38.61. The North Manchester club is collaborating with Mickman Brothers in Ham Lake, Minn. The company specializes in high quality, fresh evergreen holiday decorations for youth groups, churches and other nonprofit groups. After hand cutting and handcrafting its products, Mickman closely inspects every wreath that goes out its doors. If any product arrives in unsatisfactory condition, it guarantees it will replace it at no cost.

A third option for ordering, the Holiday Gift Program, allows customers to fill out an order form, write their personal message on a greeting card and give their payment to a Rotarian to complete the order. These holiday gifts are delivered via FedEx by Dec. 11. For each Holiday Gift order, Mickman pays to plant a tree in a national or state forest in honor of the gift recipient. To date, more than 750,000 seedlings have been planted in 49 states.

All evergreens for the decorations are harvested in a sustainable manner.

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

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

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

DRIVE THRU FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main St..

Guests should drive up in front of the Zion Lutheran Church for pickup.

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

FARMER’S MARKET: The North Manchester Farmers Market is held on Saturday mornings in October from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and is located at Ogan’s Landing on South Mill Street. Visitors should practice safe hygiene and social distancing at the Market (but it will be a normal “walkaround” market).

Farmers Market showcases the hard work and talent of our area farmers and artisans. You’ll find an impressive variety of local goods including fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, maple syrup, jams & jellies, honey, breads, pies, pastries, flowers & plants and crafts.

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

www.thepaperofwabash.com

19

20

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

HCC program presents for State Board of Education Members of the Heartland Career Center’s Precision Agriculture Program presented at the State Board of Education Meeting as a “Best Practice” on Oct. 7 in d o w n t o w n Indianapolis at the Indiana Government Center. The Precision Agriculture Program is in the first year as an Indiana Department of Education Pilot Program.

Students are focused on optimizing crop yields, applying targeted chemical and fertilizer application and using technology to analyze all aspects of farm operations.

Heartland students

were grateful for the invitation to meet with the State Department of Education to share their program experiences.

“It was a great honor to share with the State Board of Education our involvement with all the various agriculture businesses and how our career paths have been influenced,” said Mason Meyer, junior from Northfield High School.

Heartland’s program currently has 18 students enrolled from the surrounding high schools. It is connected to the State Earn and Learn

(SEAL) Program, offering a pathway for students in the agriculture field while reimbursing employers for providing internship opportunities for local students.

Imbedded in the program are two certifications: Drone Small UAV and Crop Applicators certifications; while a student could also pursue a CDL Class A license in their Senior year.

Students can simultaneously earn college credits through enrollment in the Early College Program through a partnership with Vincennes University.

“A Next Level Program of Study

Grant has allowed us to purchase the equipment and technology to provide an outstanding learning environment,” said Lori DuBois, instructor. “These students represent the future of agriculture and are learning technologybased skills for the future agriculture workforce. They have been well received by business and industry representatives who are partnering with us to make this an extraordinary experience.”

It is outstanding to see how Heartland’s program has involved

HCC Precision Agriculture class and HCC staff. Photographed in front row: Tyson Thompson, Carson Weedling, Madeline Bailey, Tyler Whitesel, Mason Dillon, Eric Tracy, Mason Meyer, Brodie Howard, Jay Conliff.

Photographed in back row: Mitch Snyder with AgVenture, Andrew Miller, Kaden Rody, Jacob Snyder, Jake Halderman, Kaleb Krom, Trevor Dill, Lori DuBois Precision Agriculture Instructor, Mark Hobbs Heartland Director, Dr. Byron Ernest State Board of Education. Photo provided.

so many agriculture businesses, learning first hand the technol-

ogy and skills needed in the industry,” said Jennifer Hughes,

Vincennes University Assistant Dean of Early College.

Jim Brickman to present virtual show for Honeywell Center Grammy-nominated songwriter and pianist, Jim Brickman will present a virtual tour this holiday season with “Comfort & Joy at Home 2020.”

A portion of each ticket purchased to this live, virtual event will benefit the Honeywell Center, a part of the H o n e y w e l l Foundation.

Fans and their families can enjoy this unique virtual concert experience from the comfort of home while supporting the Honeywell Center during this unprecedented time.

Join Brickman for his virtual “Comfort & Joy at Home

To request a FREE QUOTE or more information call: John Brand at 708-217-6885 or Don L. Hurd at 765-490-6519

LIVE!” concert on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. Guests can access the virtual concert via a Zoom link emailed directly to the ticket-buyer.

Guests are invited to enjoy a one-of-a-kind personal concert experience with Jim Brickman and support the Honeywell Center.

Ticket prices include $40, $75, and $125 with opportunities for an Interactive Zoom Breakout Room, Meet & Greets, and Christmas gifts delivered to your door. Tickets are available exclusively a t JimBrickman.com/ Wabash.

October 14, 2020

The Paper of Wabash County

www.thepaperofwabash.com

21

22

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

23

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

Fall gardening chores begin

By Leesa Metzger Fall gardening chores are just beginning and what beautiful weather we’ve had so far! Fall is a great time to plant spring blooming bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and crocus. Fall is also the time to dig cannas and other tropical plants and store for the winter.

If you moved your houseplants outdoors for the summer, it’s time to bring them inside. A gradual reintroduction to the indoors is best as sudden changes in temperature, light, and humidity can be traumatic to plants, resulting in yellowing leaves, leggy growth, and possibly dieback.

Start bringing plants indoors before night temperatures dip below 45 degrees F (40 to 50 degrees F for tropicals), inspecting first for pest problems. To avoid shock, expose plants to reduced lighting

gradually. Don’t overwater. Repot if necessary.

Other activities for September: dig and store summer bulbs (gladiolus, dahlias, cannas, and others) when they mature; plant tulips and daffodils; take cuttings from geraniums, impatiens, and coleus before frost to root indoors; order garlic for October planting to harvest next year; and visit an orchard and pick your own Indiana-grown apples.

Green tomatoes can be harvested before a frost and ripened indoors. The trick is to pick them at the mature green stage, that is, when tomatoes are mostly green with a hint of red.

Wrap in newspapers, and pack one or two layers deep in shallow boxes, and store in a cool place. Bring them out to room temperature as you need them. At 65 to 70 degrees F tomatoes

will ripen in two weeks.

Sort through the stored fruit frequently to remove ripe fruit and discard anything that is starting to rot or mold.

There’s still plenty of time to get a cover crop going to protect your valuable garden soil from erosion by wind and water over the winter. In addition, a cover crop will soak up leftover nitrogen in the soil and recycle it to subsequent crops when it decomposes. Oats are a good choice for most home gardeners. They’re inexpen-

sive and quick to establish, as well as die over the winter leaving a killed residue that’s easy to incorporate next spring. To sow, remove or till in crop refuse, and rake or rototill the soil to create a good seed bed.

Evenly spread four to five pounds of oats per 1,000 square feet of garden, then cover lightly with soil.

October is a good month to landscape with fall mums, which are available in a rainbow assortment of colors.

Bronze, red, yellow, and white are among the more popular choices. The key to successful planting is proper site preparation. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot.

Dig and loosen the soil to a depth of eight to ten inches in a hole twice the diameter of the plant’s pot. Mix organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure into the soil.

If you want to try to overwinter your mums, once plant tops die back after blooming or severe frost, cut the stems even with the ground. Apply a thick layer of straw or bark mulch at the end of October, removing it in the spring as the frost leaves the ground. If we have a mild winter, or you plant the mums in a protected location, chances are better that they will survive.

Leesa Metzger is a former horticulture and botany teacher and owner of Metzger Landscaping & Garden Center in North Manchester.

She answers reader’s questions about gardening and landscaping. To send a question for Ask the Landscaper, contact Metzger Landscaping at 260-982-4282, visit www.metzgerlan dscaping.net to send a question, or find us on Facebook.

Wabash board discusses contract

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash City School Board members met on Monday, Oct. 5 to conduct business.

During this meeting, the board discussed the terms of the tentative agreement of the teacher collective bargaining agreement, which can be seen on the school website, www.apaches.k12.in.us Also, during the meeting, the board: Approved the recommendation to accept the Salary Assistance Grant for Japanese Language Courses from the Japan Foundation in

the amount of $30,000.

Approved recommendation for Kaleb Kelsheimer to cover the maternity leave for WHS math teacher Khristian Grindle from Oct. 26 through the end of the 2020-21 school year.

Approved Chad Niccum as Assistant M a i n t e n a n c e Engineer for Wabash City Schools.

Approved Whitney Myers as the INCubatoredu facilitator.

Accepted the resignation of Brandy O’Donnell as cafeteria employee.

Accepted the resignation of MiKayla Duzan as 2nd grade online instructor.

Approved Alicia

Gulloti as a 2nd grade online instructor.

Accepted the resignation of Jen Lane as 4th grade online instructor.

Approved Cindi Price as 4th grade online instructor.

Approved the recommendation to hire Yuraima Rodriguez as 2nd grade DLI Spanish teacher.

Approved the foll o w i n g Extracurricular Activities positions for O.J. Neighbours Elementary School for 2020-21: Jennifer Denney for Elementary Music Performance; Jen Lane for Head Teacher; Wendy Hix for STEM Club; Brittany Fager for

Book Club; Jennifer Denney for Choir; and Barb Morgan for National Elementary Honor Society; Linsey Wilson, Kristi Clark, Melissa Lang, Nicki Sears, Jennifer Lane and Angel Hostetler for Elementary Gradle Level Teachers; Melissa Lang, Heather Dutton, Jennifer Lane and Barb Morgan for After School Tutors; and Nicki Sears, Melva McLane, and Anne Eddingfield for Mentor Teachers.

Approved Katelyn Lloyd as Special Education Teacher at Wabash Middle School.

Accept resignation of Kipp Cantrell as WCS Board member

and approved Bill Konyha as temporary WCS board member.

24

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

‘the paper’ of Wabash County, Inc., P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 5:00 on Fridays

How to host a socially distant trunk-or-treat

Halloween in 2020 figures to be unlike any other.

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus

COVID-19 that began in the winter of 201920 forced governments across the globe to issue social distancing mandates designed to stop the

spread of the virus.

Such mandates included restrictions on the size of gatherings, and those restrictions remain in place in many

Control makes trunk-or-treating ideal for a socially distant Halloween, and the following are some ways parents can pull off such an event in a way that’s safe and fun. places across the globe.

Halloween celebrations are social by nature, so celebrants will have to get creative if they want to show off their costumes and cash in on candy in 2020. While Halloween 2020 will likely include some type of foray into uncharted territory, one relatively recent Halloween tradition seems tailor-made for a socially distant Halloween.

Trunk-or-treating is a popular Halloween tradition in suburbs and rural areas where homeowners’ nearest neighbors may be not be within comfortable walking distance.

During trunk-or-treat celebrations, kids still get to walk around, show off their costumes and go home with candy, but they

do so in a more controlled setting. That control makes trunkor-treating ideal for a socially distant Halloween, and the following are some ways parents can pull off such an event in a way that’s safe and fun.

• Host the event in a big parking lot where it’s easy to stay socially distant.

Trunk-or-treats can take place in suburban neighborhoods, but that might make it difficult for participating kids and their parents to stay six feet apart from other families. If possible, arrange to host the event in a large, empty parking lot so kids can walk from one car to the other without compromising social distancing regulations.

Make sure cars are at least six feet apart, and

ideally even further apart so families can comfortably maintain their distance from one another.

• Limit participants.

Organizers should limit the number of participants so everyone involved can safely stay six feet apart. If the event is in your neighborhood, residents can organize separate events on a street-by-street basis so kids only visit trunks on their streets. If the event will be in a large parking lot, encourage parents to sign up early and let them know only a limited number of cars will be allowed to park in the lot and participate in the event.

• Create an age-specific schedule. An age-specific schedule can help participants have fun and reduce

their exposure to other people.

Halloween 2020 is on a Saturday, so trunkor-treat organizers can stagger the times kids are out and about throughout the day. For example, kids between the ages of three and five can trunk-or-treat from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., while those between the ages of six and 10 can trunk-or-treat from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and so on.

• Encourage all participants to wear masks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that masks can slow the spread of COVID19 by protecting Halloween celebrants from people who have the virus but are asymptomatic.

Masks also can reduce the likelihood that asymptomatic people unknowingly spread the virus to others. Traditional Halloween masks typically have holes for people’s noses, mouths and eyes, so they won’t be effective in the fight against COVID-19.

Parents and youngsters participating in trunk-or-treat events should wear masks that cover their noses and their mouths and fit snugly against the sides of their faces.

Halloween 2020 may be different, but there are still safe, fun ways to celebrate this beloved holiday.

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

‘the paper’ of Wabash County, Inc., P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 5:00 on Fridays

How to shop seasonal Halloween stores As Halloween draws near, homeowners decorate their porches with jack-o’-lanterns and make sure their scariest costumes are ready for the big day.

In the weeks leading up to Halloween, there’s a good chance one or more seasonal Halloween retailers will pop up in the neighborhood. These stores typically carry many of the items people desire, from makeup to costumes to decorations. To shop them successfully, consider these tips.

• Act quickly. Pop-up Halloween stores may

not be open for business for very long.

They may get shipments of stock once or twice during their residency, but as items sell out they might not be replenished. If you have your eye on a costume or another item, it’s wise to grab it while you see it, as it might not be there in a few days.

• Read the return policy. Retailers who carry Halloween costumes often have strict policies regarding returns. The goal is to prevent people from wearing the costumes for Halloween and then

FOR SINGLES ONLY If you are single, lonely or just looking for someone new to talk with, you may place a For Singles Only ad by sending, in 55 words or less, a brief description of yourself and your interests and the type of person you are seeking for a companion to: For Singles Only, ‘the paper’, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992, or you may bring your ad into the office.

Enclose $9 for 2 weeks, plus your name, phone number and full address for our records. No names should appear in the copy of your ad. We will assign your ad a file number and forward replies to you, or you may pick them up in the office. All ads and replies must conform to good taste. ‘the paper’ reserves the right to edit or reject any ad. Singles ads must be received in our office before noon on Friday the week before the first publication. Interested parties may answer For Singles Only ads by writing ‘the paper’, P.O. Box 603,Wabash, IN 46992. Please keep replies within the bounds of good taste, and BE HONEST!

ENERGENIC 68-YEAR-OLD single man would like to meet a nice, single woman between 64 & 72 years old that does not drink, do drugs, or smoke. I enjoy long walks, movies, and going out to eat. If you would like to talk, please respond to Box 470, c/o The Paper, PO Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992.

NICE, CHRISTIAN lady would like to meet a Christian widower who also loves the Lord. If you would like to get to know me, please respond to Box 471, c/o The Paper, PO Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992.

returning them for a refund. Make sure you try on the costume or make return decisions promptly with the return policy in mind; otherwise, you may not be able to bring your items back.

• Exercise caution with young children.

While Halloween is beloved by many, certain costumes or decorations may be much too graphic or frightening for young children.

Pop-up Halloween retailers may set the scene with haunted

house-inspired displays at the store’s entry. These displays tend to feature large, animatronic items, and children may be scared by a cloaked reaper and his sickle or a bloody masked marauder figure. So it may be wise to leave toddlers or school-aged children at home.

Seasonal stores capitalize on the spirit of Halloween by offering all the supplies necessary to have a hauntingly perfect Halloween.

www.thepaperofwabash.com

25

26

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

‘the paper’ of Wabash County, Inc., P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 5:00 on Fridays

Wabash City

Wabash County

MULTIFAMILY GARAGE Sale: Lots of stuff for everyone!

Friday & Saturday, 8am-2pm, 26 Cloverleaf Drive.

MOVING SALE: Friday, Oct. 16, 9am-5pm; Saturday, Oct. 17, 9am3pm. 245 South Mulberry, Servia. Hand tools, garden tools, furniture, housewares, dishes, cooking utensils, shelving, sewing machine, chest freezer, towels, decorations, Avon nativity, plants. Everything must go!

FIND US ON

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th, 8am-12pm.

13 Bonbrook Drive, Wabash (in the back across from Nate’s Lawn Care).

Miscellaneous household items, Colts, CocaCola.

Roann

Lost & Found

GARAGE SALE: All Inside!! Friday, 10/16, 9am5pm; Saturday, 10/17, 8am-12pm. Lots of garage & household miscellaneous. Drill press, stand grinder, Redmax blower & trimmer, Craftsman table saw, power washer, sprayer, men 2XLT, women 2X clothes. 110 N. Arnold Street, Roann.

FOUND: ABOUT 5 months old kitten/cat. Black and white, male. Near Main & Fisher Streets (near the park). Friendly, seems to be a house cat. 260-3778132.

IS NOW HIRING DIESEL MECHANIC Candidate must have knowledge of truck and trailer repair procedures and effective customer service.

Prior diesel engine experience and a valid Class A CDL is a plus. Excellent pay and benefits!

Call or stop by today for this opportunity!

260-274-0393 1090 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, IN

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020

www.thepaperofwabash.com

27

‘the paper’ of Wabash County, Inc., P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 5:00 on Fridays

Articles For Sale

Wanted

For Rent

Automotive

ABUNDANT LIFE PROPERTIES: 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. All utilities furnished. Non-smoking. No pets. $400 deposit.

References required. Call 260-274-0156.

ONE BATTERY powered handicap scooter and two battery powered wheelchairs for sale. 260-3301778.

TOMATOES, PUMPKINS, new patch of green beans, mums, sweet onions, squash, red beets, cabbage, bell peppers, etc.

For large orders, call 260723-4172 ext. 1, leave message.

Graber’s Welding, 8350 S 850 W, South Whitley, IN 46787.

WHIRLPOOL FREE standing electric range, black, less than a year old. $175. Call 260-330-4328.

Services WANTED: NEED someone to replace glass in house windows. Please call 602-997-4466.

FREE LUMBER SCRAPS WANTED for craft projects.

Any kind of lumber scraps would be appreciated! Let me know what you have and I will come look at it and haul it away. Call or text 260-494-2991.

Mobile Homes FOR RENT: 3 bedroom and 2 bedroom mobile homes.

Located at Lakeview Mobile Home Park, only minutes from town! Call 260-568-4798.

FIND US ON

SPECIFICATION

NOW HIRING Immediate Openings for COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: • Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus • 10 Paid Holidays • Paid Vacation • Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Match • Life and AD&D Insurance • Short Term Disability • Medical/Dental/Vision

Apply in person Mon-Fri 9am-4pm at

Real Alloy • 4525 W. Old 24, Wabash Apply online at realalloy.com Real Alloy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

UTILITY OPERATORS Schedule: 2-2 3-2 2-3 Rotating Schedule of 12 hour shift.

Must be able to work both days and nights

Pay Rate $16.50/Hour

28

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

October 14, 2020