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Heartland kicks off fund drive Money to match grant for new addition

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com On Dec. 10, officials from Heartland Career Center, Wabash City Schools, Manchester Community Schools, MSD of Wabash County, Peru Community Schools and the Community Foundation of Wabash County met to officially kick off the fundraising efforts for the new Heartland Learning Center.

The project is a $5 million process with $4 million coming from the Federal government and $1 million being a required matching portion from the schools or business and industry in the form of a donation. At press time, a total of $238,500 of gifts or pledges have been received.

With the help of The Community Foundation of Wabash County, Heartland Career Center has begun receiving donations in order to make this new building a reality.

HCC plans to expand by constructing a 35,000 square foot building to create an adult education center that will offer advanced manufacturing and health credentials.

This expansion will serve low income individuals, unemployed individuals, individuals needing to be upskilled and reskilled, veterans and eligible spouses, adults without a high school diploma and/or with basic skills deficiency and individuals at 151 to 200 percent of the federal poverty line.

“A dedicated adult education center would provide Ford Meter Box with a location for centralized resources & expert educators, fully equipped to meet our manufacturing training needs,” said Kelly Stouffer, Vice President of Human Resources at Ford Meter Box. “Uniform training allows us to respond to skills gaps and offer re-training or paced training to meet more learning styles. With an adult education center nearby, Ford Meter Box would be able to educate more employees and be able to offer more opportunities when only a handful of people need trained on a topic.”

This center will also help to fill the need for skilled workers in our county. There are over 17,000 jobs in advanced manufacturing in our region; that is 65 percent above the national average. In 10 years, there will be 3,744 unfilled jobs and the region currently does not have a space or program to support adults earning advanced manufacturing and health credentials.

All donations are being accepted through The Community Foundation of Wabash County which is quipped to provide a charitable gift receipt for tax deduction.

Donations of any size and from any giver are being accepted.

“On the behalf of the foundation, we are thrilled to be a part of this great opportunity that’s going to help many people throughout the county and advance the county in our talent development and skills that are available to new companies and our companies that are here already,” said Patty Grant, Executive Director of The Community Foundation of Wabash

Officials met on Thursday, Dec. 10, to officially kick off fundraising efforts for the Heartland Learning Center. Pictured are, from left to right Mark Hobbs, Heartland Career Center Director; Patty Grant, Executive Director at The Community Foundation of Wabash County; Tony Pulley, Heartland Board President; Matt Driscoll, Heartland Board Member; Mike Keaffaber, MSD of Wabash County Superintendent; Charles Wagner, Heartland Board Member; Sam Watkins, Peru Community Schools Superintendent; Jeremy Markham, Manchester Community Schools Chief Financial Officer; David Terflinger, Heartland Board Member; Julie Garber Program Director at The Community Foundation of Wabash County; and Barry Eppley, Wabash County Commissioner.

Photo by Mandy Mahan

A preliminary site plan for the upcoming Heartland Training Center. Photo provided.

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Wabash man killed in police shoot-out Huntington officer wounded in Sunday morning incident From staff reports HUNTINGTON — Indiana State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that left a Wabash man dead and a Huntington Police officer injured in the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 13.

ISP officials on Monday afternoon identified the man as Matthew T. Melzoni, 36, Wabash.

The officer, who as of press time has not been identified, suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

According to a press release from the Indiana State Police: At approximately 3:35 a.m. Dec. 13, Huntington Police Department responded to a disturbance call in the 100 block of Shultz Drive on the city’s southwest side.

Upon arrival, officers allegedly encountered an

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adult male suspect operating a backhoe style piece of machinery, actively destroying property around the neighborhood.

Officers from Huntington Police Department and the Huntington County Sheriff ’s Department became engaged in a lengthy pursuit of the suspect around the neighborhood, to include the area of the Horace Mann Elementary and Riverside Middle School campus, where he continued causing damage to private and public property.

During the course of this pursuit an exchange of gunfire took place, resulting in the death of the adult male suspect and the injury to the police officer.

The Huntington police officer was transported by ambulance to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, where he was last listed in serious but stable condition.

Melzonie was pronounced dead at the scene by

Huntington County Coroner Philip Zahm.

There were no other officers nor bystanders injured during the course of this shooting incident.

Indiana State Police investigators will not be releasing the identities of the officers involved in this incident until the Huntington County Prosecutor has reviewed the completed case investigation and subsequently authorizes the release of that information.

An autopsy on Melzoni has been completed.

Toxicology results related to the autopsy are pending and were not available at deadline.

This is an active and ongoing criminal investigation by the Indiana State Police. Once the criminal investigation is complete, the investigation will be turned over to the Huntington County Prosecutor for review and determination of charges, if any, to be filed.

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Brainard named 2021 Lilly Scholar Northfield High School senior Emma Brainard was selected by the Community Foundation from a field of 30 Wabash County applicants to receive the four-year, full-tuition Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for 2021.

The scholarship recognizes a Wabash County student who ranks high on eleven criteria, including academic achievement measures, financial need, volunteerism and work ethic, school participation and leadership, essays, and an interview. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist the next generation of leadership in Indiana to obtain a college degree, raising the educational attainment level of Indiana’s citizens.

Miss Brainard is the daughter of Stephenie and Kevin Brainard of rural Wabash County. She is active in student government, Key Club, volunteer activities, and cheerleading. She has worked in the trenches of the family excavating business and is currently working for B. Walter in a marketing internship. She plans to attend an Indiana college to study business and will be the first in her immediate family to achieve a bachelor’s degree.

After college, she has ambitions to live and work in a small town like the one she comes from.

“After attending college for marketing and International Business Management, I would love to go back into small towns, much like Wabash, and help build up their economy and small businesses,” she said. “I feel that after getting proper education and experience in the business field, I could market for many small town businesses and help them grow and flourish.”

Miss Brainard’s focus, however, has also been global. As a deeply involved member of Key Club, the high school version of Kiwanis, she has already demonstrated leadership skills on the local, national, and international levels.

“My Key Club journey has led me to the

was a real go-getter, so organized, and so focused. I have never seen a student excel as Emma has in the Continued on Page 4

Emma Brainard (second from right) poses with her family — mother Stephanie Brainard, brother Gavin Brainard, sister Claire Brainard and father Kevin Brainard. Photo provided positions of International Trustee and International Growth Secretary,” she said. “As International Trustee, I oversee three districts and make sure that each of them has the proper resources, information, and support to serve their homes, schools, and communities. Alongside International Trustee, I also serve as Key Club’s International Growth Secretary, relating to Key Club districts such as Nepal, Taiwan, Philippines, France, Western Canada, Japan, Columbia, and New Zealand.”

Heidi Polizotto, Key Club’s Indiana District adult board member has observed Miss Brainard’s growth in Key Club over several years.

“When I began to work with Emma on

the District Board, there were so many students to get to

know, but Emma stood out,” Polizotto said. “I could tell she

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last two years. She went from Lieutenant Governor as a sophomore (which is a difficult position to win at such a young age) to Governor, overseeing all Key Clubs in Indiana, then on to winning International Trustee, which oversees hundreds of Key Clubs from several states!”

Dreaming big, Miss Brainard hopes to combine her professional and volunteer interests.

“After continuing my education, my dream job would be

Emma Brainard receives a hug from her grandmother, Patricia Brainard. to handle the marketing and/or management of an international non-for-profit, much like Kiwanis.

This future plan would be taking my

two current favorite activities (internship and Key Club International) and merging them into a real career. I feel this end goal aligns with my personal passion, to better this world through service.”

Many Northfield High School students will know Miss Brainard for her leadership in the Wabash County Dress Drive.

Emma said, “Although I’ve won several awards and honors in my life, I feel an achievement I am even more proud of is the Wabash County Dress Drive.

The drive was started four years ago, and has continued to evolve each year.

“It’s a weekend long “boutique” set

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...continued from Page 3 up by the Northfield Student Council to market used prom/semi-formal dresses from girls who are looking to donate or sell dresses on consignment.

Girls in need of good formal wear can purchase these dresses at a low price. This event allows all girls, no matter their financial circumstances, an equal opportunity to attend a dance and feel beautiful in their dress.”

Perhaps her Northfield guidance counselor, Nicole Michel, said it best.

“Emma has secured a position as a marketing intern for a local metal and fabrication company, where she works on all of their marketing

MSD of Wabash County Superintendent Mike Keffaber congratulates Emma Brainard on her honor. Photos provided and advertising,” Michel said. “She could be trusted to perform her job at the highest level and attend school and remain a dedicated student at the top of her class. One of the most striking characteristics that Emma possesses is her humble attitude. I have never heard or seen

her brag about her accomplishments.

She is incredibly polite and respectful to her peers, staff, coaches, and administration. I have no doubt that she is going to do great things with her life.

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, begun in 1998, has awarded full-tuition scholarships to nearly 5,000 students, representing over $379 million in scholarship tuition. The primary purposes of LEC scholarship program are 1) to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana; 2) to

increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations can play in their communities; and 3) to encourage and support the efforts of current and past Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to engage with each other and with Indiana business, governmental, educational, nonprofit and civic leaders to improve the quality of life in Indiana generally and in local communities through the state.

The Community Foundation of Wabash County administers the LECS application and selection process for Wabash County students. Since 1998, forty Wabash County students have received the LEC scholarship. The prestigious program is an important aspect of Wabash County’s drive to increase the educational attainment level of citizens and prepare generations for the 21st century workforce.

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City, Parkview to continue testing

One of the COVID-19 vaccination stations set up at Parkview Health.

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Parkview ready to distribute vaccines to eligible workers As a pilot site for the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, Parkview Health is prepared to begin vaccinating the first group of eligible healthcare workers this week. Parkview expects to begin administering the vaccine to a small number of co-workers as early as today, with mass vaccination set to begin Tuesday.

The Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation has been set up as a vaccine clinic, with areas for symptom screening, registration, vaccination and post-injec-

tion observation.

Based on IDOH projections, Parkview anticipates receiving shipment of about 2,000 doses of the vaccine this week and 8,000 doses next week.

Other approved regional health systems and hospitals are set to begin their vaccination clinics in the near future.

“Having a vaccine is a huge step in the fight against COVID19,” said Jeffrey Boord, MD, MPH, chief quality and safety officer, Parkview Health. “As one of the first health care organizations to receive shipment of the vaccine, Parkview has set up a clinic that will allow those first eligible recipi-

ents to be vaccinated as safely and efficiently as possible.

We strongly encourage those who meet the IDOH criteria to be vaccinated and help begin to protect our communities.”

According to the IDOH, the first round of vaccine will be allocated to healthcare personnel who, in their line of work, have the potential for exposure to COVID-19 patients or infectious material. Those eligible will be notified by their employer, professional organization or licensing agency, and will receive a link to the IDOH online platform to register for an appointment for vaccination.

The City of Wabash and Parkview Wabash Hospital will partner to continue to serve the community by providing a testing site for OptumServe to administer free COVID-19 testing.

OptumServe will administer free COVID-19 testing at Parkview Wabash Hospital starting Tuesday, December 15, 2020, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. The site will be open Tuesday through Saturday on an on-going basis.

Residents will have to register to schedule an appointment through the Optum/LHI website, https://lhi.care/covid testing or by calling 888-634-1116.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for the City of Wabash and our partners at Parkview Wabash Hospital and the Parkview Physicians Group to continue to serve our community and the surrounding area during this pandemic. Testing is vitally important to gaining control of the COVID-19 virus,” said Mayor Scott Long.

Testing will take place at 8 John Kissinger Drive in the first-floor conference room of the Medical Office Building (MOB)

adjoining Parkview Wabash Hospital.

Testing site patrons should not use the MOB entrance or enter through the hospital, but instead, enter and exit through the designated entrance between the two building.

Signage will mark the appropriate entrance, which is within a few steps of the conference room/testing site.

Please contact your healthcare provider if you experience symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches.

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City, county get Community Crossing grants

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The City of Wabash and Wabash County will receive more than $470,000 combined from the latest Community Crossing Grants announced on Tuesday.

Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness today announced 241 Indiana cities, towns, and counties received a combined $101 million in state matching funds for local road projects through Community Crossings, a component of the Governor’s Next Level Roads program.

The City of Wabash will receive $337,525

in grant funds.

Mayor Scott Long told The Paper of Wabash County that the money will be used for milling and paving Shady Lane.

Wabash County will receive $137,263.20.

The funds will be used to replace a structure on Wabash County Road S 600 E that lies between CR E 1000 S and CR E 1050 S, Wabash County Highway Superitnendent Cole Wyatt said.

The existing structure is compromised and needs to be replaced.

“As we navigate through the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re as committed as ever to improving and building our state’s infrastruc-

ture,” Holcomb said.

“I’m incredibly pleased that we’re able to fund all of the high-priority local road projects submitted in this round.

Taking care of our local roads is key to making sure our communities remain attractive places to grow businesses and create careers.”

The Community Crossings Initiative has provided more than $830 million in state matching funds for construction projects.

In response to revenue uncertainty caused by the COVID19 pandemic, INDOT moved this call for projects, originally scheduled for July, to September. The $101 million award is funded by the balance available in the

state’s local road and bridge matching grant fund at the end of FY 2020 as well as revenue collected so far in FY 2021.

To qualify for funding, local governments must provide local matching funds, 50 percent for larger communities or 25 percent for smaller communities, from a funding source approved for road and bridge construction.

They must also submit an INDOTapproved asset management plan for maintaining existing roads and bridges. State law requires annually tha t 50 percent of the available matching funds be awarded to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer.

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MSD board praises several students, faculty members

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com The Metropolitan School District of Wabash County board members met on Dec. 8 to conduct business.

During the meeting, staff and student recognitions were shared.

Principal Phil Boone from S o u t h w o o d Elementary shared praise to the two SES students whose banners were selected as overall winners in the Honeywell Center’s Winter Banner competition. Sixth-grader Lola Winer and second-grader Kinley Davenport both won their grade level.

Boone also thanked Erica Tyson for her work with all students in creating excite-

ment for the event.

All SES teachers and staff were recognized for the continued collective effort to ensure that students are safe and learning during the pandemic.

Cong ratulations were shared to the Northfield High School finalists for the Honeywell Center Winter Banner Competition including Trevor Galbraith, Riley Morrisett, Mackenzie Mucker, Xavier Roark, Makenzie Southwick, Elli Baker, Emma Bone, Ryland Miller, Macie Overlander, Emma Warnock, Avry Napier, Jessica Ray, Maddie Lloyd, and Chloe Miller. A special congratulation to the overall school winner Chloe Miller.

The MSD tech team and administration

were thanked for helping get the technology needed ready to go to stream sporting events for families and community members that want to continue to watch and support Norse student athletes. Livestreamed Northfield games can be viewed on the “NHS Norse” YouTube channel.

Southwood games can be viewed on the “SHS Knights” YouTube channel as well.

An Exemplary Behavior Report was submitted by official Justin Faw, who recognized the Lady Knights Basketball team for their outstanding sportsmanship.

Sharp Creek Elementary School Spell Bowl participants were recognized who put in time and effort in studying, practicing, and competing: Collin Biehl (who was awarded a nearly perfect score and recognition ribbon), Kiana Bretzman, Kiana Stevens, Olia Leffert, Bryley Jackson, Haylee Boring, Makaela Shoue, Luke Hemingway, Addison Bretzman, and Maximus Calhoun.

Also thanked was Mrs. Bretzman who was the sponsor for the event.

Mr. Norman was thanked for facilitating another year of the Hoop Shoot contest. Congratulations was given to Lydia Dubois for winning the 8 to 9-year-old competition at Metro North and Sharp Creek.

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Honeywell Winter Banner Contest winners announced Winter is on its way and students have prepared with the 17th Annual Wabash County Winter Banner Competition.

Winning artwork is now on display in downtown Wabash and North Manchester . The 17th Annual Winter Banner Competition was sponsored by the Robert and Peggy McCallen Banner Contest Endowment.

Winners of the Annual Wabash County Winter Banner Competition, part of the Honeywell Foundation’s Educational Outreach Program, were honored with a virtual banner showcase featuring 222 total submissions.

The theme of this year’s contest was “A Midwestern Winter.” Students from the following schools participated: Compass Rose Academy, Emmanuel Christian School, Heartland Career Center, Home School Art, Manchester Elementary, Manchester Intermediate, Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School, Metro North Elementary, Northfield Jr.-Sr. High School, Sharp Creek Elementary, Southwood Elementary, St. Bernard School, Wabash Middle School, and Wabash High School. Judging was conducted by former visual art instructors Sarah Andrews and Debi Shepler.

School Winners: Home School Art, Olivia Haarer, 1st grade Emmanuel

Sponsor’s Choice award winners were works by (from left) Hope Schoening, Ashton Allen and Kinley Davenport.

Christian, Addison Kinsey, 8th grade Heartland Career Center, Olivia Holstein, 12th grade Compass Rose Academy, Katherine Grubbs, 11th grade St. Bernard School, Natalie Morgan, 1st grade Northfield Jr.-Sr. High School, Chloe Miller, 12th grade Sharp Creek Elementary, Kyra Aderman, 5th grade Metro North Elementary School, Faye Leffert, 1st grade Southwood Elementary School, Lola Winer, 6th grade Manchester Intermediate, Emilyn Wilson, 5th grade Manchester Elementary, Avery Davison, 1st grade Wabash Middle School, Mia Fairchild, 6th grade Wabash High School, Lincoln Saldivar, 12th grade Grade Level Winners: Manchester Elementary, Braxton Rhudy, PreKindergarten Metro North Elementary, Natalie Black, Kindergarten Metro North Elementary, Everly Schenkel, 1st grade Manchester Elementary, Kerry

Meeting Notice for 2021 The Wabash County Emergency Planning Committee will hold its meetings for the year 2021 at 2:00 PM local time at the Wabash County Emergency Management Agency Office on the following dates: January 13, 2021, April 14, 2021, July 14, 2021 and October 13, 2021 and at such other times as shall be duly authorized by act of the Committee or its Chairman. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

The Wabash County Emergency Response Plan for Hazardous Materials Incidents may be reviewed by appointment during regular business hours at the office of the Wabash County Emergency Management Agency, 1 W. Hill Street, Suite LL02, Wabash County Courthouse, Wabash, IN 46992. All information filed by covered SARA Title Ill facilities in Wabash County may be reviewed during regular business hours at the offices of the Wabash County Emergency Management Agency, 1 W. Hill Street, Suite LL02, Wabash County Courthouse, Wabash, IN 46992. Copies of documents may be obtained at this office, and the Committee may charge a fee for copying. For further information on these matters, please contact Keith Walters, Chairman, at (260) 563-3181.

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Miller, 2nd grade Manchester Elementary, Brynna Harshman, 3rd grade

Sharp Creek Elementary, Miranda Meyer, 4th grade Wabash Middle

School, Alyssa Sheridan, 5th grade Sharp Creek Elementary, Saige Martin, 6th grade Home School Art, Tirzah Carpenter, 7th grade Tied: Northfield Jr.Sr. High School, Emma Bone, 8th grade Tied: Wabash Middle School, Ella Hartley, 8th grade Wabash High School, Katelynn Combs, 9th grade Northfield Jr.-Sr. High School, Avry Napier, 10th grade

Heartland Career Center, Ashley Bricker, 11th grade Northfield Jr.-Sr. High School, Maddie Lloyd, 12th grade Best Use of Theme: Home School Art, Emmy Cordes, 10th grade Sponsor’s Choice Awards: Metro North Elementary, Ashton Allen, Kindergarten Wabash High School, Hope Schoening, 10th grade Southwood Elementary, Kinley

Davenport, 2nd grade Bob McCallen Winner: Seventeen years ago, Bob and Peggy McCallen envisioned the banner competition to be a platform to lift up young artists and let them know how special they are. In memory of McCallen, one student is selected from those nominated by their art teachers for this award . This year’s winner is Olivia Holstein, a 12th grade student at Heartland Career Center.

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Officials from Lincolnville United Methodist Church have announced the schedule for Christmas church services.

Twelve Christmas Eve services will take place on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 10:35 p.m. Each service will last 25 minutes at the following times: 6, 6:25, 6:50, 7:15, 7:40, 8:05, 8:30, 8:55, 9:20, 9:45, 10:10, and 10:35.

Each service would be 15 minutes long with five minutes to come in and sit down at the beginning and five minutes at the end to move the congregation out and sanitize the pew before the next group comes in.

Members, friends and visitors to Lincolnville UMC can sign up for a time slot. Each time slot will be limited to either eight

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people if not a family unit, or a family unit of any size, even if larger than eight.

All attendees will be required to sit socially distanced and wear masks. Masks will be provided for those who do not have one.

Each service will consist of an opening reading, music by video, a second reading, a six to sevenminute Christmas Eve message, a closing music video, and closing prayer. Each service will be the same.

To make reservations, call 260569-0959 or 260-571-3963. A confirmation phone call will be made to each reservation holder on Dec. 23.

Lincolnville United Methodist Church is located at 5848 East 500 South, Wabash.

Wabash County Public Transportation closed buses as of Thursday, Dec. 10 and will reopen Monday, Dec. 28.

Holiday closings for all programs and services operated by Living Well in Wabash County CoA, Inc. will be Dec. 24 and 25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Dec. 31 at 1:00 PM for New Year’s Eve, and all-day January 1. Other than closing for holidays, Transit Dispatch, at (260)5637536, remains open as well as Living Well Winchester Senior Center offices, at 260563-4475. Community Cupboard Pantry

remains open by appointment. Dec. senior supplemental food boxes will be pick up only. Pantry delivery for those without their own transportation will resume Dec. 28.

The public should call 260-563-4475 to schedule a pantry appointment or to sign up for senior center remote activities and services.

Living Well Winchester Senior Center will combine the Christmas drive thru party (originally scheduled for Dec. 17) with the drive-thru New Year’s Eve Party on Dec. 31 at noon.

Drive up, grab, and go senior lunches pro-

vided by area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services will be pick up only at Winchester Senior Center until Dec. 28.

Delivery of frozen meals provided by Transit will be suspended as of Dec. 11 and will resume Dec. 29.

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PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist sermon for Dec. 20 will be online at 9am. His sermon will be from Luke 2: 1-20 titled “Good News of Great Joy”.

CONTINUE PRAYING for: Don Richardson, Coy Eads (grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook), Rick Morris, Rex Renz, Rex Temple, Russell Krom and our country.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Dec. 17 – Mr. & Mrs. Roger Flitcraft; Dec ember 19 – Mr. & Mrs. Eric Scholes; Dec. 20 – Mr. & Mrs. Rob Cussen.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 18 – Stacy Baer, Clifton Cordes, Mark Vigar, and Emerson Allen; Dec. 19 – Tim Kersey; Dec. 20 – Jacob Schuler; Dec. 21 – Kenneth Donaldson, Tyler Vigar, Alethea Eudy, Cassie Eudy, and Khyndal Wood; Dec. 22 – Clayton Chamberlain, Greg Long, Jody Stakeman, and Bev Krom.

PASTOR MACE continues on the Advent Season: Advent is the celebration of the coming of Jesus to earth until the second coming

when we meet him in the air. God sent his only begotten son to this earth that whosoever believes in him shall have eternal life. The first focus of Advent is hope. Our only true hope in this life and the life to come, is through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

This article will be on the second focus of Advent which is peace. Peace is the calm and rest within one’s spirit which is the mind and heart.

We live in such a restless world that can creep into our mind and heart, therefore, creating unrest, anxiety, fear, and worry.

Psalm 77 is a great example of the unrest that can be in our lives. The Psalmist cries out to God in the time of trouble and his soul refuses to be comforted, his spirit faints, cannot find sleep, and fails to have the words to express. The Psalmist then asked questions of despair concerning the Lord’s blessing, the Lord’s love, and His gracious compassion. Then David redirects his eyes upon who God is and the great wonders of His works. He

is reminded that sometimes God’s ways are through the sea and great waters and the footprints were unseen.

John 14 instructs us to not be troubled but believe in God. God is the one who has brought peace into this world. This world is broken with sin which is lawlessness, which brings unrest and trouble.

But God sent His son Jesus to bring peace through his death, burial and resurrection. God paid the penalty of our sin through Jesus’ death so we could be made right with Him. This peace passes all understanding and God’s love overcomes the trouble we face in this world. But this peace is also not only about this life but the life to come. As followers of Jesus Christ, our home is not in this world, but is in heaven. So, our focus should be on our heavenly dwelling and not our earthly living. Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face and the things of this earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.

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God not only leaves peace but also gives His peace to us through the gracious gift of grace in eternal life. This peace is not in this world or the things of this world but is only found in God. Don’t be restless or timid but trust in the wonderful peace God offers.

It is easy for us to have our peace placed upon wealth, wisdom, and strength. But these things are not anything apart from God. As God takes our hand and walks us through this earthly life, trust in his way and world and allow him to create in you who you were meant to be. The Christmas celebration is about our hope and peace. May you live in the center of God’s promises.

The Laketon American Legion Auxiliary will host a dinner on Saturday, Dec 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The event will benefit Brian Monroe who is a seriously injured employee of Manchester, Inc (Laketon). The Oven Steak meal will be CARRY-OUT only.

The Laketon American Legion is located at 10140 N. Troyer Road.

CCC DRIVETHRU DINNER: Stop by the Congregational Christian Church on Wednesday, Dec 16 for its monthly DriveThru Dinner! The meal will be served from 4:30-6 p.m. while supplies last. A freewill donation is not necessary, but is accepted. Enter the drive thru lane by traveling east on Fourth Street into the alley. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street.

FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4

p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

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

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

THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely

clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc.

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

Children may choose a book to keep.

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

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

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

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A very nice gift for a veteran who has served our Great Nation to keep each one of use FREE, is to have brick placed at the LaFontaine Community Building, Veterans Memorial with their name and service. Just call Jerry Wilson at 765981-4928. This is a Great Way to honor our service men. The veteran does not have to be from the LaFontaine or this area. The community just wants to honor all veterans. If you have not, driven and stop by the Veterans Memorial in LaFontaine, today would be a good time to do it. The address is 105 W Branson Street, LaFontaine.

This is one of the best ones around. The brick is an 8” by 8”, a very nice size to be able to place the veteran’s information.

The cost is $75 per brick. So be sure and order a brick for your veteran. What better way to honor your veteran?

MSD Todays Teacher Tuesday is highlighting Jay

Wyatt, Special Education teacher at White’s Jr./Sr. High School! Wyatt has been teaching 22 years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and United States History with a coaching endorsement from Purdue University, along with Special Education add on from Ball State University.

Wyatt chose teaching as a career because high school was a very enjoyable time in his life, and his Father was a teacher and Guidance Counselor.

He says his classroom is a very structured and routine-oriented. He uses positive reinforcements and point systems, and offers frequent breaks as many of his students have ADD/ADHD. Wyatt has been married to his wife Amy for 29 years, and they have four children, Brett, Brooke, Bailey and Bryce. He enjoys hiking and spending time with his pups.

Thank you, Mr. Wyatt for choosing teach-

ing, and serving the students of White’s Jr./Sr. High School.

SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sends congratulations to our Knight Note winners for the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4: Trot T. (Kindergarten), from Mrs. Eviston, for quietly waiting in his starting spot for P E Class to begin.

Elleigh E. (5th grade), from Mr. Hobbs, for enthusiasm, hard work, and doing her best every day.

Thanks to these students, and all the others who also received Knight Notes this week, for practicing the Knight Way the Right Way by being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe!

SOUTHWOOD JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL Bringing some Christmas cheer to nursing home patients in Wabash County, 8th grade STEM students are constructing cards to be delivered next week to hundreds of residents.

The students have followed the design and

manufacturing process promoted by Project Lead the Way Design and Modeling module, constructing prototypes and mass producing their creations both handmade and digital. The effort is part of greater program Operation Reach Out for Wabash County Indiana.

MY THOUGHTS today I pray everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving and stayed safe. I was by myself this year as I sure there were others, but I was very thankful that I have another day of life, love of family, friends and very thankful to know that God is in control. We all will be celebrating Christmas of the birth of Jesus, if we are by ourself or with family. Just remember to stay safe, wash hands, wear a mask when you cannot be 6 feet apart. I do not think you have to stay home, but if you go out remember to follow the guide lines.

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Come to LaFontaine and check out the new store of Grant Creek Mercantile and check out the Veterans Memorial at the LaFontaine Community Building.

The Grant Creek Mercantile is on Thursday and Friday 10 a.m.-4p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.1p.m.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Denise Bachman, Jeanna Friedersdorf Dec. 17, Katie Branble, Bill Hogge Sr., Peggy Wilson Dec. 18, Ed Harrison Dec. 20, Valarie Law HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Josh and Amy Cortez Dec. 17, Clarence and Diana McNeeley Dec. 20, Brad and Missy Wright Dec. 22 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

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Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Doyle

Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Doyle

Bryce Doyle and the former Meghan Brane married on Nov. 5, 2020 at Church of Christ at Treaty in Treaty. The couple resides in LaFontaine.

Pastor Ryan Weaver conducted the ceremony.

Maid of honor was Rachel Brane, cousin of the bride.

Bridesmaids were Morgan Kersey, Kenzie Rhamy and Shaylee Correll, friends of the bride; Lauren Bauer and Victoria Bauer, cousins of the bride; and Brittany Pogue and Elizabeth Knapp, sisters of the groom.

Belle Dale was the flower girl.

Best Man was Royce Knapp, brother of the groum.

Groomsmen were Kyle Pogue, brother-in-law of the groom; Nick McCown, friend of the groom; Zachary Brane, brother of the bride; and Danny Brane, cousin of the groom.

Carson Dale was the ring bearer.

Parents of the bride are Michael and Lori Brane. Parents of the groom are Melissa and Trent Sildack and Curt Doyle.

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Officials from The H o n e y w e l l Foundation have announced the creation of a new online experience and transition to Honeywell Arts & Entertainment.

The new name comes after months of planning and research and decades of organizational growth. The name and website better represent the variety of Honeywell arts programming and multiple venues now offered.

“The Honeywell brand has evolved during our 80-year history,” said Tod Minnich Honeywell Foundation CEO. “We’ve expanded from one venue to six locations. The new website will allow guests to easily find all our events, programs, and offerings in one convenient location.”

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment offerings include: Live performances, Movies, Festivals & Family Events, Dining Events, Education & Enrichment, Venue Rental & Catering.

Offerings primarily take place at six venues: Honeywell Center, Honeywell House, Eagles Theatre, Charley Creek Gardens, Dr. Ford Historic Home, 13-24 Drive In, plus online and virtual offerings.

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Valentine’s Day special for Urbana Lions Feb. 14, 1972, is a date that will live forever. On that date and after almost a year of negotiating, the Urbana Lions Club on a Monday bought the former Grace Church Hall located at 44 Half St. The Lions will use this building for Lion activities, as well as a community building for other activities.

The church sold the building to the Lions for $4,000. The Lions borrowed $3,000 which will be repaid with the proceeds from Lion projects like the annual tenderloin and fish fries along with other sales such as grapefruits and light bulbs.

The approximately 30-by-100 foot building was purchased complete with furniture and a small kitchen with some equipment. The Lion committee drew up criteria for the building’s use by organizations in the community.

The very first event in the new center was a Valentine party for the Lions wives Monday night. Terry Agness was Lion President at this time and it was his honor to cut the Valentine cake during the first meeting in the new community building.

Lions Max Chamberlain and Herb Ringel were on the committee which negotiated with the Grace United Methodist Church for the former church

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Since the Urbana Lions Club has acquired the building, there have been several changes. A whole new north end of the building was added with a new kitchen, dining hall and a much needed restroom. A new front entrance was added with handicap accessibility.

The Urbana Lions have maintained this building for 48 years with help from funds donated and events the Lions have put on plus other activities such as rental of the community building and tables & chairs.

This COVID-19 has not helped the Urbana Lions and other community activities to take place. The Urbana Lions are always looking for new members. If by chance you are interested in a club that does much for the community, contact me. My email and phone number are in my column news. Remember we

are Lions and Lion Moto is We Serve.

Prayer concerns: Alma Devore, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Tonya Brunett, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sister, Joni Fox, Dan Speicher and family, Chamberlain family and Bonita Snell. Our Nation and the leaders, our Military personnel, our frontline Responders, health Providers, the ones who have contracted COVID-19 and the people who are trying to eradicate the virus.

Condolences from the Urbana Lions and community to Wilma Guenin family and friends.

Birthday wishes: Dec. 18 Stacy Baer, Dec. 22 Clayton Chamberlain.

Anniversary: Dece. 18 Brandon and Jenny Baker.

Urbana Streetlights: To report a problem with a streetlight call (260) 774-3665. If no answer, leave a message. Tell me the light’s address and what is wrong. I will then submit a work order to have that light repaired. Please allow five working STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF WABASH

days for repairs.

Thanks for your help.

I want to wish my family, Urbana Lions and friends and fellow workers to have a Safe and Merry Christmas. This

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT )SS: ) CAUSE NUMBER: 85C01-2011-GU-000038

Covid-19 has really put a damper on any and all group activities. Please be safe.

Also thank you for reading my articles and if anyone has an item or article about

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF WABASH

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT )SS: ) CAUSE NUMBER: 85C01-2011-GU-000039

IN RE: THE GUARDIANSHIP OF ANTHONY VEALS

IN RE: THE GUARDIANSHIP OF NOAH VEALS

CHAD V. SHELTON, Petitioners

CHAD V. SHELTON, Petitioners

SUMMONS & NOTICE OF HEARING TO: Jessica Nixon, a person whose whereabouts is unknown, On January 22, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the Wabash Circuit Court, 3rd Floor, Wabash Judicial Center, 49 West Hill Street, Wabash, Indiana, the Court will hold a hearing to determine whether a guardian should be appointed for Anthony Veals. A copy of the petition requesting appointment of a guardian or for the issuance of a protective order is available from the Clerk of Wabash Circuit Court.

At the hearing, the court will determine whether Anthony Veals is a minor under Indiana law in need of a guardian. This proceeding may substantially affect your rights and the rights of Anthony Veals.

If the court finds that Anthony Veals is a minor in need of a guardian, the court at the hearing shall also consider whether Chad V. Shelton should be appointed as guardian of Anthony Veals. The court may, in its discretion, appoint some other qualified person as guardian. The court may also, in its discretion, limit the powers and duties of the guardian to allow you or Anthony Veals to retain control over certain property and activities. The court may also determine whether a protective order should be entered on behalf of Anthony Veals.

You and Anthony Veals may both attend the hearing and be represented by an attorney. The petition may be heard and determined in the absence of Anthony Veals if the court determines that the presence of Anthony Veals is not required. The Court may also determine that an attorney should be appointed to represent Anthony Veals. The court may, where required, appoint guardian ad litem to represent Anthony Veals at the hearing.

You, as the mother of Anthony Veals have the right to attend the hearing and oppose the petition. You may file your objection at any time prior to or at the hearing. The court may, on its own motion or on request of any interested person, postpone the hearing to another date and time.

The Attorney representing the Petitioner is Douglas C. Lehman, 30 West Canal Street, Wabash, IN 46992, 260-569-0590.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/20

someone who has lived or is living in and around Urbana, or an article of interest, Email me the info and I will add it to my column. Happy Holidays.

SUMMONS & NOTICE TO: Jessica Nixon, a person whose whereabouts is unknown, On January 22, 2021 at 1 :00 P.M. in the Wabash Circuit Court, 3rd Floor, Wabash Judicial Center, 49 West Hill Street, Wabash, Indiana, the Court will hold a hearing to determine whether a guardian should be appointed for Noah Veals. A copy of the petition requesting appointment of a guardian or for the issuance of a protective order is available from the Clerk of Wabash Circuit Court.

At the hearing the court will determine whether Noah Veals is a minor under Indiana law in need of a guardian. This proceeding may substantially affect your rights and the rights of Noah Veals.

If the court finds that Noah Veals is a minor in need of a guardian, the court at the hearing shall also consider whether Chad V. Shelton should be appointed as guardian of Noah Veals. The court may, in its discretion, appoint some other qualified person as guardian. The court may also, in its discretion, limit the powers and duties of the guardian to allow you or Noah Veals to retain control over certain property and activities.

The court may also determine whether a protective order should be entered on behalf of Noah Veals.

You and Noah Veals may both attend the hearing and be represented by an attorney. The petition may be heard and determined in the absence of Noah Veals if the court determines that the presence of Noah Veals is not required. The Court may also determine that an attorney should be appointed to represent Noah Veals. The court may, where required, appoint a guardian ad litem to represent Noah Veals at the hearing.

You, as the mother of Noah Veals have the right to attend the hearing and oppose the petition. You may file your objection at any time prior to or at the hearing. The court may, on its own motion or on request of any interested person, postpone the hearing to another date and time.

The Attorney representing the Petitioner is Douglas C. Lehman, 30 West Canal Street, Wabash, IN 46992, 260-569-0590.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/20

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Lagro Canal Foundation’s buildings now listed on National Register

The Lagro Canal Foundation recently received notification that two of the buildings they have been restoring are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Free and Accepted Masons (F. & A,M.) Tuscan Lodge No. 143 and the Improved Order of the Red Man (I.O.R.M.) Hall, Tonkawa No. 326, both at 828 Washington St., Lagro. National Register certificates will be awarded at the

Indiana State Fair in 2021.

Congratulations to everyone on the Foundation who have worked on these and other projects.

Dec. 15 is National Cupcake Day and Dec. 17 is National Maple Syrup Day. Yum! Dec. 18 is the end of the first semester for Northfield High School. Christmas Break is Dec. 21, 2020 – January 1, 2021.

The Wrestling County Tourney will be at Northfield High

School on Dec. 29.

The Boys and Girls Basketball County Tourney will be held at Southwood High School Dec. 29-30.

The Norse Honor Student of the Week is Kaydence. For information about the Rent-A-Wrestler Fundraiser, see the Northfield Facebook page.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to their worship services on Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

The theme for Sunday’s sermon on Dec. 20 is “The Purpose of Christmas” based on Luke 1:26-38. Sunday school classes will meet between the two worship services.

Janene Wisniewski is working on a Memory Wall as part of the church’s 150year history. If you have any pictures, newsletters, bulletins, or anything else that you would like to see on the wall, please contact Janene. The Men’s Group will meet Monday, Dec. 21, at 6:30 p.m. The Christmas Eve service is Thursday, Dec. 24, at 6:00 p.m.

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Community Church is not meeting for church services right now due to the pandemic. However, the Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents.

For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639.

St. Patrick Church in Lagro will not be open for Mass until March 2021 due to the winter weather and the cost of heating the building.

Our condolences go to the family and friends of Jack Smeltzley and Richard Wallace.

Lagro birthday this week: Dec. 19 – Ben Speicher.

Do you want your birthday or anniversary listed in the Lagro News? Please contact me at my email address listed above, or my cell phone 260-571-2577.

Dear Editor: It is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of another year. I believe we all are ready for 2020 to end to anticipate a better year in 2021. This pandemic has changed all our lives in what we do and where we go.

This is the time we often start assessing our days and consider making changes to try to improve our lives and start thinking about stopping unwanted habits.

The number one habit that people make resolutions to stop is smoking. About 1 in 5 Indiana adults (21.8%) are current smokers.

Smoking takes the lives of approximately 11,100 Hoosiers each year and costs an estimated $2.93 billion annually in health care costs. What even complicates it more is the COVID-19 epidemic. The two together can jeopardize the health of a smoker more.

Most Hoosiers who smoke (65.1 percent)

want to quit. Over half (59.9 percent) of the Hoosier adults who smoke tried to quit in the past year but were not successful.

For anyone interested in quitting cigarettes or any other form of tobacco, the Indiana Tobacco Q u i t l i n e provides free advice, support, and resources.

Those interested in quitting may access these services by calling 1-800QUIT-NOW or visit www.QuitNowIn diana.com.

We have available for you Quit Line resources that are available for your employees that use tobacco and are ready to quit. Keeping a supply in your lobby or break room will turn out to be a valuable resource when a person is ready to quit.

Many times,

those who want to quit do not know how. This will show them how to get started and stay smoke free.I can make sure that you have the needed supply of resources to help your employees when they are ready to quit. This could be added to the benefits you offer on a regular basis. There are also 8 ½ X 11 posters available.

Let me know of your interest and I will bring you the needed amount you request. This could be a special gift to someone that is looking for a way to help stop smoking.

It is all free.

As an employer, it is to your advantage to offer resources to your employees that would introduce a healthier lifestyle and a healthy place to work. I would like to talk to you about what more can be done and provide a tool kit to assist you. — Dan Gray, Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition, Director

Moose officials appreciate support Dear Editor: The people of Wabash Moose Lodge would like to say a very special thank you to everyone who came to spend Thanksgiving Day with us. They would like to thank all the volunteers: Dave Philips for

blessing the meal, Jim and Holly (Hall) Schlemmer, Kim Bishop, Mikki Bishop, Ernie Kerlin, Chuck Burkholder, Bob Bishop, Josh and Nicole Coon, Gary and Kelly Stout, Jason Minnick, Paul Bakehorn, Cedric Taylor, Bill Futrell,

Rick McGinnis, Chris Rowe, Christopher Rowe, Dakota Rowe, Cheryl and Tony Janeway, Kenny and Chasity Combs, Mike and Jamie Mollett, Masyn Zapata, Travis Easthom, Jason Howard, Scottie and Carrie Pennington, Jason Berry, Kaitlyn Weaver, Hannah Mollett, Arlo Cornett, Troy and Cheri Reahard, Jim and Linnett Ball, Ryan Brane, and Lori Brane.

Also, to be thanked are those who donated for the meal: Randy Wendt, Gary Stout Carpentry, Pool Foods, Wabash Hardware, Builders Mart, Walmart, Kroger, McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Appliance, Ford Meter Box, The Dog Man, M&B Body Shop, Wabash Valley Chrysler, Denney Motor Sales, Geezers Old and New, Friermood, Squeaky Clean, TTG John Deere, Beauty Worx, Wabash Portable Equipment, Pick’s Auto, Agro-Chem, Penguin Point, The Cut Salon, Living Essentials, Café Valley, Shelly French and all the anonymous donations. — Wabash Moose

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Avonne Lee Knecht, 96, of North Manchester, died at 4:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at the home of her granddaughter, Jennifer Elliott, in Huntington. She was born May 9, 1924 in Liberty Mills to Leo Franklin and Elsie Anna (Krichbaum) Reed.

Avonne Lee was a 1942 graduate of Chester High School. She married Eldon Howard Knecht in Huntington on Nov. 21, 1942; he died Jan. 16, 2010. Avonne Lee was a beautician for 75 years, before retiring at the age of 94. She worked from her home until 1977 when she began managing the Timbercrest Beauty Shop, where she worked for the next 40 years. The beauty shop was where she felt most at home. She loved helping others feel good about themselves. Her motto was, “Keep everything positive and don’t repeat the negative!”

Avonne Lee was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints in Huntington for over 40 years, where she served in many ways. She was a leader of women and admired by all. She loved music and served in many positions involving church choirs and planning musical programs. She was able to inspire and encourage others simply by loving them.

In early married years, Avonne Lee attended St. John’s United Church of Christ in Bippus, where she led young children and youth to love Jesus. She touched the lives of many. Throughout her life she was involved in Church Women United, Fellowship of Churches, the Angel Tree Project, Partners in Prayer, Caring Women, and Camp Farthest Out. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Chapel Committee at Timbercrest Senior Living Community. In 2010, Church Women United recognized Avonne Lee as a “Valiant Woman” for the kindness and compassion she had given throughout her life. She also planned and executed many community “Hymn Fests” during the annual Fun Fest in North Manchester.

Avonne Lee loved her family and enjoyed being together. The tradition of going to Pt. Betsie, Mich. every summer was a special family time for her. Singing as a family was her favorite evening activity. O Be Joyful and How Great Thou Art were her favorites. She loved nature and all of God’s creations.

She is survived by four children, Scott A. (Kathy) Knecht, Lon E. (Debbie) Knecht, and Jon R. (Linda) Knecht, all of Huntington, and Vicki L. (Christy Dowling) Knecht of Brighton, Colo.; fourteen grandchildren, Kelly (Bill) Inderlied and Kari (Joe) Pence, both of Huntington, Scott Spencer of Bristol, Alicia Knecht of San Antonio, Texas, Brandon (Heather) Knecht of Roanoke, Adam (Danielle) Knecht of Las Vegas, Nev., Christina Thomson of Huntington, Peter (Amber) Knecht of Highland, Utah, Matthew (Erica) Knecht of Albany, Ore., Jon Aaron (Christine) Knecht of Fort Wayne, Jennifer (Jason) Elliott of Huntington, Laura (Benjamin) Stearns of Monticello, Utah, David (Hannah) Knecht of Peyton, Colo., and Benjamin (Aubrey) Knecht of Eagle Mountain, Utah; 44 great grandchildren; and her sister, Marceleen Anna Nunemaker of South Bend. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Billy Jim Reed.

Private services will be held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Servia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of Point Betsie, P.O. Box 601, Frankfort, Mich. 49635-0601; online at www.pointbetsie.org or Acres Incorporated, 1802 Chapman Road, Huntertown, Ind. 46748.The memorial guest book for Avonne Lee may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Richard Morris Wallace

Services for Richard Morris Wallace, 88, of Wabash were Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service.

David Phillips officiated and memories were shared by the family.

Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Pallbearers were Jason Pence, Betha Wallace, Jeremy Ulshafer, Nicholas Harris, Scott Garrett, and Katie Watkins on behalf of Richard Alex Watkins. Honorary pallbearers were Tracy Furnas, Erin Haughn, Timothy Babb, Amy Enyeart, Kristi Garrett, Carrie Fox, and Audra Watkins.

Military honors were handled by the Indiana National Guard Funeral Honors Team and the Wabash V.F.W. Post 286.

Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, handled arrangements.

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Daniel Joseph (Red) Price, 61, Wabash, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Parkview Randallia Hospice, Fort Wayne. He was born on Nov. 28, 1959, in Wabash, to Roger and Edna Ann (Mullett) Price (later Manning.)

Danny was a lifelong Wabash area resident and attended Wabash schools before joining the U.S. Army in 1977. He served in the Federal Republic of Germany for three years as a wrecker operator and Pershing Missile crew member. He married Janice Music in Springfield Tenn., on June 30, 1984. Danny (known as Red to everyone but his siblings) worked at Wabash General Tire until he was medically retired. Red was mechanically inclined and enjoyed working on automobiles, always looking for the next deal on another cherry. He also was the lead singer and rhythm guitar player for the High-Water Band, which played around Wabash for several years. If there was a guitar around, you can be assured Red would start strumming.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Roger Ivan Price, on Nov. 29, 1989, and his wife, Janice on Nov. 10, 2018. He is survived by their four children. Jennifer (Doug) Gatchel, of LaFontaine, Daniel (Carrie Ann) Price, Roger (Jennifer) Price, and David A. Price, all of Wabash; eight grandchildren, Allie, Jaxon, James, Abel, Scarlett Price, Nikki, Tyler and Andy Gatchel. He is also survived by his parents, Danny and Edna Manning of Wabash; siblings Patrick Verlyn, of North Manchester, Michael Roger, of West Liberty, Iowa, Nannette (Richard) Grindle, of Wabash, Andy J (Deborah) Price, of Manhattan, Kan., and Thomas Frank (Terry Lynne), of North Las Vegas, Nev. In accordance with Red’s wishes, there will be a small family service after it is safe to travel.

Services have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to ARC of Wabash, 595 S. Miami Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, arcwabash.org.

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

William Shepherd, 86 Former police officer Aug. 12, 1934 – Dec. 11, 2020 William “Bill” Andrew Shepherd, 86, of rural Wabash, died at 2:15 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on Aug. 12, 1934 in Ashland, Ky., to Andrew and Lucy (Caudill) Shepherd, and after Lucy’s death, was raised by Andrew and Blanche Shepherd.

Bill was a 1953 graduate of Chippewa High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1956 - 1958. Bill married Gisela Elizabeth Farr on May 30, 1958, in Frankfurt, Germany, she preceded him in death Nov. 16, 2016. He graduated from the Police Academy at Purdue University and was a former Captain of the Wabash City Police Department, retiring in 1992, after 32 years of dedicated service. Bill was a recipient of the Police Officer of the Year award. He was a member of Wabash First Church of God and the Wabash Fraternal Order of Police.

Bill enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He is survived by children, Bob (Rita) Shepherd of Wabash, Carolyn (Steve) Rice of Lagro, and Patty (Don) Dunphy of Urbana; grandchildren, Todd Shepherd, Amy (Adam) Reahard, Jason Torres, Anthony (Chrystal) Bruchard, Cory (Erin) Rice, Jami (Brad) Metzger, Nikki Holmes, and Dustin (Mallory) Sanders; 14 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, Brice (Carol) Shepherd of Rockford, Ill., Rosie Caudwell of Rome City, and Randy (Marcie) Shepherd of Wabash. He was also preceded in death by brother, Ronnie Shepherd; and two sisters, Dorothy Heck and Deloris Harrell.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, with Pastor Robb Rensberger officiating. Entombment was in Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is the First Church of God. The memorial guest book for Bill may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Laura Wildoner, 94 Former traveling auditor Nov. 13, 1926 – Dec. 12, 2020 Laura M. Wildoner, 94, of Warren, died at 4:48 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at Heritage Pointe of Warren. She was born Nov. 13, 1926 in Wabash, to Louie G. and Elizabeth (Milam) Wildoner.

Laura was a 1945 graduate of Chippewa High School. She worked for United Insurance Company, in both Fort Wayne and Indianapolis 45 years as a traveling auditor.

She is survived by nephews, Toni Miller of Dallas, Texas, and Mike Miller of Roann. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mable Cummings and Dorothy Kirkpatrick; and her longtime companion, Chester Burnett.

Services will be private. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Servia.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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

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By Laura Kurella

I fell in love with effervescence the moment a sip from my mother’s bottle of Dr. Pepper first tingled my tongue in childhood, and like so many others, its strange appeal has made me chase that carbonation dragon ever since!

Drawn like a moth to the flame, there is just something about stinging bubbles that appeal to both tongue and brain.

However, many of today’s bubbles often come with lots of unwanted things, making them beverages we should curb.

With the bubble addiction one tough cookie to slay, I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to see personal carbonators coming into play.

Reminding me of the seltzer bottle my Uncle Kenny kept behind his beautiful basement bar, many of the new bubblemakers like Aarke, Drinkmate, and Soda Stream, rely upon a CO2 cartridge to inject carbon dioxide gas into water to create its fizz, just like my Uncle Kenny’s However, Sparkel is a unit that sets itself apart because it is totally CO2 tank-free, and instead relies on the chemical reaction between citric acid and sodium bicarbonate that’s housed in a separate chamber, the unit grabs only the gas it creates to give your liquids that magical fizz!

Unlike other carbonators, which only use water, Sparkel also allows you to

KURELLA add fizz to wine, and the pressure created during the carbonation process, which takes a few minutes, also forces flavors out of fresh fruits into the fluid, too – pretty cool!

Personally, I love doing things “old school” because when you create things from scratch they become items that money can’t buy – priceless!

With my wheels turning even further back in time, I thought it would be fun to go all the way back to the original, gizmo-free days when infusing some tiny bubbles into drinks came naturally!

In fact, those tiny bubbles first came to us naturally, due to excess carbon dioxide in an aquifer dissolving under pressure. It wasn’t until 1770 that Torbern Bergman, a Swedish chemist, used the reaction between chalk and sulphuric acid to create carbonation, which led Jacob Schweppes to perfect an efficient system for manufacturing carbonated mineral water in 1783, and kick off the addiction to bubbles so many of us have today!

Here now are two delicious ways to craft your own cus-

Special times call for special beverages, and being able to infuse both flavor and tiny bubbles into your favorite water- or wine – with the help of a Sparkel, or other carbonator, is a fun, flavorful, and fabulous way to add custom fizz to your holidays.

Photo by Laura Kurella.

tom, quality, and slightly spirited or non-spirited sippers that can have as many tiny bubbles as you like. Enjoy!

Questions? Email me at laurakurella@yahoo.com Naturally-carbonated Ginger Ale 2 inches of fresh ginger, finely grated 3/4 cup raw sugar 7 1/2 cups filtered water, divided use cheesecloth 1/8 teaspoon yeast 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice In a saucepan combine ginger, sugar and 1/2 cup water.

Heat gently until sugar dissolves then remove from heat.

Cover and let steep for one hour. Place a cheesecloth over a colander.

Pour cooled ginger mixture into cheesecloth then squeeze the

cloth well to release all the juice. Discard the pulp. Pour liquid into a 2-liter plastic soda bottle then add the remaining 7 cups filtered water, yeast, and lemon juice.

Place the cap on the bottle, shake gently and leave at room temperature for 48 hours. Check the bottle by squeezing; if there isn’t any give to the bottle; you might need to refrigerate before 48 hours. Open the bottle slowly and carefully to check the amount of carbonation.

Refrigerate when it has the amount of carbonation you like. Keep refrigerated, for up to two weeks, but open bottle slowly and carefully, EVERY DAY, to “burp” and release excess carbonation because it will con-

tinue to build.

Fast ‘n’ FizzyFruit Wine Drinkable in three to seven days!

1 cup of granulated sugar 1 gallon* of 100% pure juice, room temperature (preservative free**) 1 packet of baker’s yeast (or 1/2 packet champagne/wine yeast) *= To make a smaller amount, reduce ingredients equally **=Yeast will not do its job with preservatives present. Ascorbic acid and citric acid (Vitamin C) are ok.

In a 2-cup glass measure, place one cup of juice then microwave for two minutes to heat. Add sugar and stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Add mixture back into other

juice and seal. Shake bottle to distribute sugar mixture into juice. Place juice bottle where you plan to ferment it then carefully add yeast.

Secure cap back on bottle then loosen it about one turn so that the gasses being created can escape.

Additionally, for a level of security, place several layers of cheesecloth over the top of the bottle and secure below the neck with a rubber band to ensure so no tiny flying insects get into it, which will turn your wine into vinegar!

Alternately, affix an airlock bubbler to the top of the bottle Use a flashlight to shine into bottle and inspect activity.

Once there are no more bubbles rising, or if you put your ear to it and listen

and hear nothing, it is done. Finish by transferring wine from fermentation container/original bottle to a clean container of plastic or glass. Old, sterilized glass wine bottles are perfect. With a syphon, or slow and careful pouring, without upsetting the sediment, which contains acids and impurities.

Once poured into final containers, screw cap back on the bottle and loosen about one turn so air can escape, otherwise bottle may break.

Fermentation produces carbon dioxide and needs to be able to vent from the bottle. After bottling, refrigeration is suggested, but leaving out at room temperature is ok as long as it is not really hot.

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U.S. Air Force veteran

Enjoyed hunting

Sept. 4, 1952 – Dec. 11, 2020

Nov. 28, 1941 – Dec. 10, 2020

Bennie Dean Bryant, 68, of rural South Whitley, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family at 2:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2020.

He was born Sept. 4, 1952, in Floyd County, Ky., a son of the late Troy and Susie (Stanley) Bryant. His formative years were spent in Ky., where he graduated from Wheelwright High School.

On Dec. 13, 1971, he entered the U.S. Air Force.

Becoming a security specialist, he attained the rank of Sergeant. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 12, 1975.

On April 28, 1978, he married Ruth C. “Chris” Bright. They made their home in North Manchester and, for the past ten and a half years, rural South Whitley.

For 21 years, Bennie worked for Cyclone Manufacturing in their shipping and receiving department.

He enjoyed his country home planting a large vegetable garden annually and landscaping his property. He liked shooting sports and long leisurely drives through his home state of Kentucky. He appreciated and read non-fiction books especially documentaries. When his grandchildren came along, they became the joy of his life. But he always had a special place in his heart for his Shish Tzu dogs, Lucy, Mollie, and Bailey and the two who passed on before him, Charlie Brown and Buddy.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Chris; a daughter, Jessica (Daniel) Oliver and a son, Jason Bryant, both of North Manchester; grandchildren, Caine, Jaelen, Baliegh, Ella, Blake, and Brandon; greatgrandchildren, Clayton, Aubree, Alayah, Emmalyn, Caleb, and Braysyn; two brothers, Danny (Elizabeth) Bryant of Huntington and Kenny (Mary Jo) Bryant of Andrews; and two sisters, Magdalene (Jerry) Moore and Pauline Hill both of Wayland, Ky. Additionally, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ocelene Henderson.

The funeral service is 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Visitation is from 3 p.m. until the service Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials are to final expenses c/o Smith & Sons Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com

Helen M. Bruss, 82 Former librarian Sept. 25, 1938 – Dec. 10, 2020 Helen M. Bruss, 82, of Wabash, passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. She was born in Allen County on Sept. 25, 1938, to the late Alfonse and Ada (Sweeney) Wolf.

Helen married Raymond P. Bruss on Sept. 27, 1958; he passed away on Feb. 19, 2017. Helen was a longtime librarian at the Wabash Carnegie Library, and she was an avid reader Helen is survived by her children, Valerie Hamilton of Fort Wayne, Raymond (Ann) Bruss of Ridgeland, Miss., Kevin (Linda) Bruss of Warsaw, David (Christine) Bruss of Trenton, Mich., and Matthew (Bethany) Bruss of Wabash; grandchildren, Sarah Bluhm, John Cantrell II, Philadelphia Kirby, Rachael Shoue, Aaron Cantrell, Cassie Bruss, Joseph Bruss, Nickolas Bruss, Savannah Bruss, Amanda Cantrell, Margaret Bruss, Jacob Bruss, and Rebecca Bruss; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Helen was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Bruss, granddaughter, Charity Bruss, great-grandson, Aden Shoue, two brothers and one sister.

Private graveside service to be held at Falls Cemetery in Wabash.

Preferred memorials are directed to F.I.S.H. of Wabash, 770 1/2 W. Hill Street, Wabash, IN 46992.

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

Gary D. Meyer, 79, of Wabash, died at 2:08 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born Nov. 28, 1941 in Wabash, to Stanford “Wayne” Meyer and Janet (Kendall) Boyer.

Gary was a 1959 Ampitheater High School in Tucson, Ariz. He was U.S. Army veteran serving in the Army Security Agency in Germany. Gary married Marlene Grindle at the Christ United Methodist Church in Wabash on June 10, 1989. He worked at Ford Meter Box 30 years retiring in 2005. Gary was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church and the Wabash American Legion Post 15. He enjoyed home remodeling and carpentry work, traveling, hunting, fishing, and watching television, especially John Wayne westerns.

He is survived by his wife, Marlene Meyer of Wabash, two sons, Tim “Homer” (Kristi) Meyer of Akron, Tom Meyer of Wabash; three grandchildren, Hayley Meyer of North Manchester, Drew Miller of North Carolina, and Aisha Cooper of Mentone; two great grandchildren; sister, Karen Enyeart of Andrews; and brother, Kevin (Nancie) Meyer of Corvallis, Ore.; and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Tom Richards officiating. Burial is in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorials are Christ United Methodist Church or the Donor’s Choice.

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

Doyle F. Ross, 87 U.S. Army Veteran Feb. 14, 1933 – Dec. 10, 2020 Doyle F. Ross, 87, of Wabash, died at 8:12 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Feb. 14, 1933 in Huntington County to Harry G. and Agnes (Davis) Ross.

Doyle was a 1952 graduate of Linlawn High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He married Shirley Ridenour in Wabash on Nov. 30, 1952; she died Sept. 7, 2000. Doyle was a supervisor and meat manager at Owen’s Supermarket in Warsaw. He was a member of the Wabash Friends Church. He enjoyed watching the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana University basketball.

Doyle is survived by three children: Steve (Jeannie) Ross of Leesburg, Susan (Jeff) Lewis of Phoenix, Ariz., and DeAnn (Don) Osborne of Wabash; eight grandchildren: Chelsea (Paul) Tullio of Peachtree Corners, Ga., Lindsay (Bryan) Hazel of Warsaw, Ali Ross of Fort Wayne, Kyle Lewis of Phoenix, Ariz., Michelle (Shawn) Haupert of Andrews, Jenna (Will) Faas of Warsaw, Scott (Brittany) Osborne of Brownsburg, and Nicholas (Emily) Osborne of Indianapolis; and 16 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son David Ross; grandson Christopher Lewis; two brothers, and four sisters.

A private graveside service will be held at Friends Cemetery in Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Wabash Friends Church.

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

Thelma Bowland, 91 Enjoyed reading Feb. 5, 1929 – Dec. 6, 2020 Thelma L. Bowland, 91, formerly of Greentown, passed away at 4:45 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Kokomo. Thelma was born in Grant County on Feb. 5, 1929. Her parents were Charles David Douglass and Wilma “Theora” Ancil Douglass Robbins. She married Raymond “Ray” Bowland in Peru on March 9, 1948 and he survives.

Thelma was a 1947 graduate of Swayzee High School and a member of the Converse Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and farm wife.

Thelma loved her family unconditionally and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed reading and working puzzles.

Surviving in addition to her husband, Ray, are her daughters Connie (Craig) McKillip of Wabash, Karen (Mike) Fauber of Greentown and Kathy (Bill) Shrock of Leesburg; grandchildren Brent McKillip, Brooke McKillip, Chad Fauber, Angela Ford, Kyle Shrock and Kent Shrock and 17 great-grandchildren.

Thelma was preceded by both parents, her step-father, sister, brothers and granddaughter, Jennifer McKillip.

A private family service was onon Dec. 9, 2020 at the Laird-Eddy Funeral Home, Amboy, with Dave Stokes officiating. Burial is in Park Lawn Cemetery.

Max Brand, 90 Former veterinarian Aug. 7, 1930 – Dec. 7, 2020

Max DeWayne Brand, 90, died Dec. 7, 2020. He was born on Aug. 7, 1930.

A celebration of life will be announced for a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

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Police and fire reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Dec. 1 At 5:21 p.m., a vehicle driven by Javais T. Johnson, 36, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Francescia A. Wiser, 22, Wabash on State Road 15 near County Road 500 South.

Dec. 3 At 7:56 p.m., a vehicle driven by Lucian A. Cuibus, 41, Rowlett, Texas ran off the road on County Road 1000 North near County Road 400 East.

Dec. 6 At 8:07 a.m., a vehicle driven by Angelena L. Ryggs, 38, Wabash collided with an animal on State Road 124 West near County Road 300 West.

At 4:05 p.m., a vehicle driven by Amy L. Linback, 36, New Waverly ran off the road on State Road 13 near State Road 124.

Dec. 7 At 7:40 p.m., a vehi-

cle driven by Douglas A. Bailey Jr., 28, Huntington collided with a deer on County Road 250 South near County Road 200 East.

Dec. 9 At 7:25 a.m., a vehicle driven by Travis S. Royer, 45, Peru collided with a deer on Old 24 near County Road 200 South.

At 6:37 p.m., a vehicle driven by Robert F. Haney, 55, Wabash collided with an animal on State Road 15 near County Road 100 East.

Dec. 12 At 6:31 p.m., a vehicle driven by William D. Sisk, 72, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven

by Mark A. Logsdon, 55, North Manchester on County Road 300 East near County Road 800 North.

North Manchester Citations Dec. 3 Tomasa T. Romas, 27, Huntington, cited for operating while never licensed.

Dec. 7

Marco A. Martinez, 48, Argos, cited for driving while suspended.

Teia M. Bickerstaff, 42, Warsaw cited for operating while never licensed.

Austin M. Lakes, 24, Connersville, cited for operating while never licensed.

Dec. 10 Clayton Rushing IV, 34, North Manchester cited for no operator’s license when required.

Dec. 11 Olivia C. Gable, 27, Wabash cited for speed.

Arrests Dec. 9 Ronzo L. Crumly Janssen, 38, North Manchester arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, p0ossession of methamphetamine and on a warrant for petition to revoke probation.

Gary D. Fingerle, 63, North Manchester, arrested for child solicitation and

resisting law enforcement.

Dec. 11 Robert E. Boyd, 55, North Manchester, arrested for possession of marijuana, methamphetamine and paraphernalia.

Accidents Dec. 7 At 1:11 p.m., a vehicle driven by Deloris L. Walters, 85, North Manchester struck a building in the 1400 block of Beckley Street.

Dec. 9 At 4:20 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jenna E. Miller, 18, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven by Michael E. Duhamell, 33, North Manchester on Mill and 9th Streets.

Fire Dec. 3 7:16 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

Dec. 7 7:39 a.m., 600 block of Strauss Provimi Road for medical assist.

4:29 p.m., 500 block

of Kech Street for medical assist.

Dec. 10 1:18 p.m., 700 block of West Main Street for medical assist.

1:45 p.m., 500 block of West 3rd Street for medical assist.

Dec. 11 5:47 a.m., 300 block of Fellowship Drive for medical assist.

Land Transfers Larry A. Smith, Judy Alayne Gothe and Janean Alyce Edwards to Smith Heritage Farms LLC, quitclaim deed.

Devlin A. Thompson and Brittany M. Stacker to Elizabeth M. Dunham, warranty deed.

Potters House Ministries Inc. to Rodger S. Hawkins, corporate deed.

Brian L. Parish to Abigail Ward, warranty deed.

James E. Ozenbaugh to Blake Harner, warranty deed.

Myron H. Peterson and Sharon S.

Peterson to Daniel Dalrymple, Julie Dalrymple and Cheyenne McNutt, warranty deed.

Karen Sue Keffaber and Jill Walker to Ronald Sparling, Lavonne Sparling and Susan Veverka, warranty deed.

David L. Boyd to R & N Holdings LLC, warranty deed.

Custom Rental Properties LLC to Steven L. Bontrager, warranty deed.

Terry L. Hurlock to Connie L. Stith, warranty deed.

Roger W. Teagarden to Le Gris Enterprises LLC, warranty deed.

Katherine E. Mills and Corey M. Metz Phillipy to Katherine E. Mills Phillipy and Corey M. Metz Phillipy, quitclaim deed.

Frank Hensley and Peggy Hensley to Kaytlyn M. Zeller and Nancy R. Zeller, warranty deed.

Dale L. Kroft, Douglas J. Kroft and Kroft Family Trust to

Douglas J. Kroft, Daniel L. Kroft and Darin M. Kroft, trust deed.

Douglas J. Kroft, Daniel L. Kroft and Darin M. Kroft to DK3 LLC, warranty deed.

David J. Bitzel, James E. Bitzel and Sarina M. Bitzel to Charles F. Geiselman, personal deed.

Robert E. Collins to Thomas S. Meredith, warranty deed.

Marriage License Tammi M. Kinzie, 60 and Mark O. Bowers, 63.

Danny Allen Thomas, 52 and Stacey Ann Hesting, 45.

Building Permits For the week of Dec. 6, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Jameson and Ginger Olson for a new home.

Gardening gifts that’ll get two green thumbs up!

By Leesa Metzger

Do you have a gardener on your gift list this year? I’ve got a list of gift ideas that any gardening enthusiast with really dig this year!

Gardening season might be the furthest thing from your mind when you’re shopping for Christmas presents. After all, it’s cold out there!

But for many of your friends and family, spring is their absolute favorite time of year—and goes hand in hand with their most beloved hobbies too: planting, pruning and potting.

This year, I encourage you to support the Earth-loving people in your life with one of our picks for the best gardening gifts that can be found right here in Wabash County in North Manchester!

Shop local this season for the gardener or outdoorsman in your life. With spring just around the corner, your resident plant lady (or gentleman!) is sure to appreciate your forward-think-

ing gesture!

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

The best one-stopshop for local garden gifts is a visit to Metzger Landscaping’s Garden Center located on State Road 13.

The most wellstocked garden center and nursery in Wabash county offers decorative bird baths, gardening trowels and Corona brand pruners, soy wax

scented candles, mosaic gazing balls, gardening gloves, seed packets, and all kinds of decorative porch and patio items. Is the list a bit too overwhelming?

Stop by or call over the phone for a gift certificate for your favorite gardener to use for anything in the nursery when springtime rolls back around. Your gardener can use the gift certificate to purchase annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, or even landscape services once things warm up! We can even mail you the gift certificate for contact-less shopping.

For the best selection around for birdhouses, birdfeeders and an array of custom birdseed mixes check out Allen Feeds located in the heart of Manchester on State Road 114. No matter what bird your gardener is trying to attract to their garden, the folks at Allen Feeds will have the feeder and birdseed mix you’ll be looking for.

The Hardware in North Manchester carries Stihl brand power tools that any gardener or outdoorsman would love to find under the tree on Christmas morning.

Stihl is hands-down the best brand of outdoor power equipment, and the only brand that Metzger Landscaping relies on. Best of all it can be found at our local hardware store with reasonable prices that can’t be beat anywhere else too. So shop local for those hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chain saws and blowers.

Check out their great assortment of garden gift items found throughout the store and tucked away in their glass greenhouse.

The folks at Cottage Creations can help you make that holiday hostess feel loved with a fresh floral arrangement that can last for days and days. Request evergreen arrangements that will brighten anyone’s festivities and tend to last throughout the entire holiday! Cottage

Creations carries Tyler candles, garden lanterns, stepping stones, ceramic figurines and garden angels. Every gardener would appreciate Cottage Creations goats milk lotion to soothe those hard working hands. Visit their store for the most extensive collection of Christmas décor in town with every style imaginable. Outdoor holiday wreaths and garlands can be found at Cottage Creations as

well.

Leesa Metzger is a former horticulture and botany teacher and owner of Metzger Landscaping & Design, LLC in North Manchester answers reader’s questions about gardening and landscaping. To send a question for Ask the Landscaper, contact Metzger Landscaping at 260-982-4282, visit www.metzgerlan dscaping.com to send a question, or find us on Facebook.

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Lady Squires have winning streak snapped

Braden Sweet (front row, in center) prepares to sign his letter of intent. Looking on are his parents, Ryan Sweet and Amber Sweet, along with Wesleyan Cross Country coach John Foss, Southwood coach Tonya Boone and Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Andrew McDaniel.

Photo by Harold V. Chatlosh

Sweet to run at Wesleyen Southwood’s Braden Sweet will continue his cross country running career next fall at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion.

Sweet, who finished in 30th place at the IHSAA Cross Country State Finals in October, signed a letter of intent to run at Wesleyan on Monday, Dec. 7.

To advance to the state finals, Sweet fin-

ished 16th at the New Have Semi State meet, and won both the Marion Regional and Sectional contests.

Sweet is a nine-season sports participant at Southwood, having earned letters in cross country, wrestling and track.

He earned all Three Rivers Conference All-Academic honors for cross country the last two seasons. He

received the school’s Most Valuable Runner the last four years and the Mental Attitude Award the last three for cross country.

Sweet never placed below fourth place in the IHSAA sectional.

He was fourth his freshman year and took second place his sophomore and junior seasons before winning the sectional crown his senior sea-

son.

In track, Sweet won the school’s Top Distance Runner and Most Valuable Performer awards in 2018 and 2019.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Indiana schools did not have a spring sports season.

However, Sweet did receive First Team All-TRAC AllAcademic honors for track.

Manchester wins Warrior Super 6 The Manchester wrestling team defended its title at the Warrior Super 6 at North Miami Saturday, Dec. 12.

The Squires went 50 on the day with wins over Laville (4612), Pioneer (57-5), Caston (66-0), North White (55-18), and North Miami (48-21).

The tournament win was the sixth consecutive for the Squires that has traditionally been held at Caston, as the Squires finished first or second in 10 of the 11 weight classes.

Going 5-0 on the day were Dylan Stroud (132 pounds), Elijah Burlingame (138), Jordan Ayres (152), Jacob Caudill (170), and Preston Duffy (195).

Also going undefeated were Zach France (160, 3-0) and Joe Hernandez (132, 2-0).

Finishing 4-1 were raven King (145),

Manchester wrestler Trescott Duffy battles during his match in the Squires' win over Tippecanoe Valley. Photo by Eric Christiansen Trevor Dill (220), and Izzy Serrano (285).

Trescott Duffy (182) went 3-1 and Colten Nelson (113) went 3-2.

“We battled hard throughout the lineup and only gave up three pins as a team on the day,” Manchester head coach Byron Sweet said.

Manchester 42, Tipp Valley 25 Earlier in the week the Squires defeated Tippecanoe Valley 4225 Thursday, Dec. 10.

“We had several underclassmen picking up big wins for the team,” Sweet said. “Several wrestlers bumped up in weight to force tough opponents, and it was a good team win where everyone in the lineup competed hard for one another.”

Winning by fall were Stroud (1:50), King (1:26), France (2:29), Caudill (1:16), and Preston Duffy (3:04), while Colten

Nelson won 9-8and Trevor Dill won 7-0.

Southwood Southwood traveled to Eastern High School Saturday, Dec. 12, for a round robin meet with Eastern, Eastbrook, Marion, Oak Hill, and Tipton.

No team scored were kept.

Individually for Southwood, Bryce Wyatt (195) went 5-0 with two falls, Braxton Worthington (160) was 4-1, Thomas Charles (182) went 3-2, Isaac King (170) was 1-4 with one fall, and Jackson Taylor (126) went 1-4 on the day.

Wabash The Wabash wrestling team lost a 45-34 decision at Lewis Cass Tuesday night, Dec. 9.

Winning matches for the Apaches were Jared Brooks, Ethan Higgins, Anthony Long, Brayden Sickafus, Kameron Garriott, and Grant

The Manchester girls basketball team outscored Huntington North 14-7 in the fourth quarter and pulled away for a 5239 win Tuesday, Dec. 8, the team’s fourth in a row.

The Vikings led 9-7 after one quarter before the Lady Squires took a 23-19 halftime lead.

Manchester increased the lead to six points at the end of three quarters before pulling away for the win.

Eva Bazzoni led the Squires with a big game with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and two steals, while Morgan Parrett had nine points and seven rebounds, Makenzy Meyer had eight points and four rebounds, Emma Garriott had a balanced six points, four rebounds, three blocks, two assists, and two steals, and Beletu Stout had eight points, one rebound, and one assists.

Keilan Creager had two points, three assists, and two rebounds, Ainsley West had two points, one assist, and one rebound, and Kindra Stetzel had one rebound.

The JV team had a hard time finding the basket in a 43-14 loss to Huntington North.

Kaidyn Howard led the Lady Squires with six points, three rebounds, and two assists.

With two points each were Kelsey Blum, Kim Schroll, Gracie Lauer, who added four rebounds, and Stetzel.

Olivia Neal and Leyna Borgmann each had four rebounds.

Manchester 63, Whitko 39 Manchester led early and slowly pulled away for three quarters, then slammed the door in the fourth quarter, in a 63-39 win over the Wildcats Friday, Dec. 11.

The Lady Squires took a 15-10 lead after the first quarter and led 31-22 at halftime.

After a low scoring third quarter, the Squires exploded for 23 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

Meyer led the Squires’ balanced

Manchester's Keilan Creager goes in for a fast-break layup against Whitko Friday, Dec. 11.

Photo by Eric Christiansen attack with 15 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals, while Morgan Parrett had nine points and 11 rebounds, Ainsley West had nine points, four assists, three steals, and two rebounds, Eva Bazzoni had nine points and five steals, and Keilan Creager had nine points and four steals.

Emma Garriott had five points, five steals, four assists, two rebounds, and once block, followed by Kindra Stetzel with five points, three rebounds, and two steals, Gracie Layer with two points, and Beletu Stout with nine points, four assists, and three steals.

Carroll (Flora) 65, Manchester 46 Manchester, winner of five straight games, traveled to 5-1 Carroll (Flora) Saturday night and saw its winning streak come to an end in a 65-46 loss.

Carroll controlled the first half, outscoring the Squires 21-13 in the first quarter and 18-12 in the second quarter, to take a 39-25 halftime lead.

Manchester played Carroll close in the second half but wasn’t able to cut into the lead.

West led Manchester with 10 points and four rebounds, while Garriott had nine points, five rebounds, and five steals, Parrett had nine points and two steals, and Bazzoni had eight points, seven rebounds, five steals, and two assists.

Meyer added six points, three rebounds, and two steals, followed by Stetzel with four points, seven rebounds, and two steals, and Creager with one assist, one rebound, and one steal.

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Neal led Manchester with six points and nine rebounds, while Blum had six points and one rebound, Howard had five points, six rebounds, and two assists, Lauer had five points and three steals, and Espeset had five points and four rebounds.

Northfield Norwell 72, Northfield 45 The Northfield girls basketball struggled in its first game in two weeks with a 72-45 loss at Norwell Tuesday, Dec. 8.

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Northfield's Micah Higgins (63) was named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association Class 1A All-State Team. Photo by Eric Christiansen

Norse’s Higgins named All-State

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com

Northfield senior football player Micah Higgins was named a member of the Indiana Football Coaches Association Class 1A AllState Team 2020 as an offensive lineman.

Higgins was one of eight offensive linemen in the state to make the Class 1A team.

“Micah has been a staple for us on both lines for the past three

years,” Northfield head coach Brandon Baker said. “He’s played all over the offensive line during his career – this year he was right guard.”

Higgins was earlier named Three Rivers Conference all-conference as a defensive lineman for the two seasons, accumulating 57 total tackles, 19 of them for a loss.

“He’s a very hard worker that will be greatly missed,” Baker added. “He’ll be very hard to replace.”

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Norwell led 19-8 after the first quarter then blew the game open with a 29-9 second quarter.

Kyra Kennedy led the Lady Norse with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Kearston Stout had 10 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists, and Addy Rosen had six points, one rebound, and one assists.

Kenzie Baer had four points, four rebounds, and two assists, followed by Addi Baker with three points, two rebounds, and three steals, and Ainsley Dale with two points and two rebounds.

The JV lost to Norwell 64-31.

Gabby Haupert had 10 points, followed by Jaycie Krom with eight.

Caston 52, Northfield 41 The Northfield girls basketball team fell behind early and weren’t able to get over the hump in a 5241 loss at Caston Thursday, Dec. 10.

Caston took a 12-6 first quarter lead and held a 31-26 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Comets then outscored the Lady Norse 21-15 in the fourth quarter to hold on for the win.

Kennedy led Northfield with 12 points, seven rebounds, and two assists, followed by Hoover with 11 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Baker had six points, three rebounds, and three steals, followed by Baer with six points and one rebounds, and Stout with four points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

The JV team defeated Caston 5026.

Caston led 22-21 at halftime but Northfield dominated the Comets in the second half with a 29-4 scoring advantage.

Hannah Holmes led the Lady Norse with 16 points, followed by Asia Miller with eight, Eden Hoover with seven, and Ainsley Dale with six.

Wabash Wabash 44, Bluffton 36 The Wabash Lady Apaches turned a six-point halftime deficit into a 44-36 win over Bluffton Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Bluffton led Wabash 9-2 after the first quarter and 18-12 at halftime.

Wabash used a 14-6 third quarter for a 2-point lead, the pulled away in the fourth quarter.

Alivia Short led Wabash with 11 points, four rebounds, and four steals, followed by Rylee Yoakum with 10 points and two rebounds, Libby Mattern with nine points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals, Nici Gunderman with seven points, seven rebounds, four steals, and three assists, Isabelle Davis with five points, two rebounds, and one assist, and Madison Lutz with two points and three steals.

Mariah Wyatt had four rebounds, Jordan Stumbo had one rebound, one assist, and one steal, and Brook Westendorf had one rebound.

The JV team came from behind to defeat Bluffton 33-30 after outscoring the Tigers 10-3 in the fourth quarter.

Kierra Wilson led the Lady Apaches with nine points, and Hannah Layne had eight points.

Rochester 45, Wabash 43 Wabash led Rochester 32-31 heading into the fourth quarter of its Three Rivers Conference game at Rochester Saturday, Dec. 12, but the Zebras hit 10-13 free throws down the stretch to pull out a 4543 win.

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Huntington North edges Manchester boys The Manchester Squire boys basketball team lost a backand-forth battle with Huntington North Saturday night, Dec. 12, falling to the Vikings 55-53.

Huntington North’s Sam Thompson hit a pull-up jumper with 2.2 seconds remaining to give the Vikings a 55-53 lead.

Manchester’s Weston Hamby took a long inbounds pass but never got a shot off after colliding with a Huntington North defender at midcourt.

Manchester started the game hot, taking a 15-5 lead, but the Vikings chipped away at the lead, cutting it to 19-14 at the end of the quarter.

The Squires maintained the lead in the second quarter to take a 30-24 halftime lead.

Huntington North took 43-42 lead going into the fourth quar-

ter and led 52-47 with 2:36 left in the game.

Hamby cut the lead to 52-50 with a threepointer then tied it up at 52-52 with a drive with 1:43 remaining.

The Vikings’ Zach Hubbert and Hamby traded 1-2 trips to the free throw line, tying the game at 53-53 with 51.7 seconds remaining in the game.

Huntington North held the ball until 10 second left when Thompson took the ball from just inside half-court, drove to the left elbow and pulled up for the potential game-winner.

Hamby led the Squires with 19 points, six assists, two rebounds, and one steal, followed by Maddox Zolman with 12 points, two rebounds, and two steals, and Cade Jones with 12 points on four three pointers, three rebounds,

and two assists, Brayden Jones with eight points, two rebounds, and one assist, and Gabe Case with two points and three rebounds.

Carter Bedke added three rebounds and two assists, and Gavin Martin handed out two assists.

Caden Miller led the Squires with eight points, five rebounds, and one steal, while Tyler McLain had eight points, one rebound, and one steal, Garrett Sites six points, three rebounds, and three assists, and Gavin Martin had two points, one rebound, and one assist.

Trevor Heath had two assists and one rebound, Riley Shock had two assists, and Jacob Hesting had one rebound.

Peru 59Northfield 38 The Peru Tigers jumped out to a 14-5 lead after one quarter

Northfield defenders Clayton Tomlinson (11), Jayden Peas (21) and Paul Treska (12) work to prevent Peru’s Pete Polk (23) from passing the ball to a teammate on Saturday night, Dec. 12.

Photo by Joseph Slacian

Saturday night, Dec. 12, en route to a 59-38 win over the Northfield Norsemen, spoiling the Norse’s season opener..

The Tigers extended the lead to 27-13 at halftime and were never really threatened the rest of the contest.

Clayton Tomlinson led Northfield with 15 points, while Dillon Tomlinson added nine.

Paul Treska pulled down six rebounds to lead Northfield.

Manchester's Brayden Jones applies defensive pressure in the Squires' loss to Huntington North Saturday, Dec. 12. Photo by Eric Christiansen

Girls basketball rebounds, and two assists, Yoakum with six points, one rebound, and one assist, and Davis with two points, one rebound, and one steal.

Gunderman had

four rebounds, four steals, and three assists, and Jordan Stumbo had two rebounds and one steal.

The JV team lost a heartbreaker to Rochester, 44-40, in

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Rochester blanked Wabash 11-0 in the first quarter and led 23-8 at halftime.

The Lady Apaches cut into the lead and eventually tied things

up at 34-34 before Rochester pulled out the win in overtime.

Wilson led Wabash with 14 points, while Hannah Lane and Jade Stumbo each had eight points.

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Distinguished guests hosted during summit Japan-Northeast Indiana Summit

Grow Wabash County, the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership and the Japan-America Society of Indiana (JASI) had the honor of hosting a series of distinguished guests during the virtual JapanNortheast Indiana Summit on Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Northeast Indiana has long enjoyed a close relationship with Japan, collaborating often on plans for business expansions, workforce development and cultural exchanges. This

year’s annual summit focused on the challenges and opportunities faced by Japan and Northeast Indiana throughout 2020 and the goals both sides have in mind for 2021.

Sarah Delgadillo, director of global citizenship for Wabash, served as the event host and gave a warm welcome to the many ambassadors in attendance on behalf of Japan and Northeast Indiana.

Consul General Kenichi Okada offered

up opening remarks for the virtual summit, fondly recalling his recent visit to the city of Wabash back in September. He emphasized his excitement for the newly launched Japanese language program offered at Wabash High School and noted that this was a “great step” and that WHS should serve as the “model” for other high schools looking to provide a more globalized education.

Consul General Okada also highlighted

the resiliency of Japanese businesses in Indiana, noting that most of these companies did not have to lay-off employees in the midst of the pandemic, and most that had experienced lay-offs had been able to bring their employees back to work quickly. As 2021 approaches, Consul General Okada is optimistic for what the future will look like for the relationship between Japan and Northeast Indiana.

“COVID is not holding

us back,” Consul General Okada said.

“Our partnership continues with great momentum moving forward....We can now strengthen our business partnership with Japan and Northeast Indiana. We are very much eager [about] doing much more business together.”

Paul Roland, Director of the State of Indiana’s Japan Office gave a history of the relationship between Indiana and Japan, a relationship that dates back over 100

years when the two began educational exchanges. Today, according to Roland, Japan is the largest foreign direct investor for Indiana, and is responsible for upwards of creating 70,000 jobs in the state.

The keynote speaker of the summit was Kiyoaki Aburaki, managing director of Japan for BowerGroup Asia (BGA). He expanded on the topics remarked on

by Consul General Okada, namely the impact that COVID-19 has had on Japan and its relationship with Indiana. Nonethless, Aburaki noted that Japan is increasingly excited about the prospect of investing more in the United States, especially in the Midwest and Indiana.

The appeal of the Midwest and Indiana, according to Aburaki, are the people and its

ideal location in the middle of the Untied States. Looking forward, Aburaki remarked that he would like to see a new collaboration evolve between Japan and the United States to better adapt to the datadriven globalized economy that has become prevalent in many industries.

Following Aburaki’s presentation, the floor was opened up for questions from the audience, moderated by Theresa Kulczak, executive director of JASI. Questions ranged from the ambassador’s views on the United States’ recent political climate, COVID-19 and even the rise of self-automated vehicles.

Grow Wabash County, JASI and the Regional Partnership is grateful to all of the speakers and attendees that made this year’s unconventional summit a success.

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To donate, a check can be made out to The Community Foundation of Wabash County, write “Heartland Learning Center” in the memo line, and mail it or drop it off to The Community Foundation, 105 West 2nd Street, North

Manchester, Ind. 46962.

To learn more about this project or to ask questions, contact Mark Hobbs, director of Heartland Career Center by phone, 260-563-7481, extension 1227 or by e m a i l , mhobbs@hcc.k12.in.us

Pet owners urged to take precautions during winter As cold weather moves in, it’s time for pet owners to provide extra attention to their best friends.

Officials at the Wabash County Animal Shelter recommends the following: Cats and dogs need protection from wet and cold weather. As a general rule, if a human thinks it’s too cold to be outside, it’s too cold for a pet. Even though they do wear fur coats, frostbite is a threat for feet, ears and other exposed areas. It is best to keep cats indoors. Small or short-haired dogs should spend most of their time inside as well.

Outdoor dogs need a dry, elevated dog house with clean, dry bedding such as straw. Avoid beds with fabric because these will hold moisture from snow melting off of a dog’s coat and stay damp or even freeze on the bed. A flap over the door opening will help keep snow and wind out and can be made from a piece of carpet or light weight rug with a slit cut up the middle and secured to the house with screws or bolts and wires.

In cold weather, water for outdoor pets can freeze and won’t help a thirsty pet. Check water bowls often, and break the ice or refill as needed. Sometimes placing a

small rubber ball in the dish to be moved around by the wind will delay freezing but not prevent it. Electric water dishes will prevent water freezing under most temperature conditions.

Outdoor dogs need more calories in cold weather to produce body heat. Increasing food or adding a little vegetable oil to food can help. On the other hand, indoor pets may get less exercise in cold weather and need fewer calories to prevent weight gain.

After a walk, check dogs’ paws for ice or road salt stuck between the toes. This can irritate a dog’s feet and should be removed with a wet cloth after an outing.

Pets love the taste of antifreeze, but it’s a deadly poison. Be sure to thoroughly flush radiator drainage spots in your garage or driveway with water. Check with local merchants for petsafe antifreeze.

Outdoor cats may crawl up under the hood of the car for warmth.

To prevent injury, open the car hood or slap it noisily with your hand to startle any animal sleeping there before starting the engine.

It’s important to stay with your dog when it goes outdoors. The exercise is good for both of you, and your pet will be safer.

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St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Levi Nkwocha, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 563-4750. Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30 p.m.

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St. Patrick's Catholic Church Main Street in Lagro. Holy Mass 11 a.m. the 1st Sunday of the month except January and February.

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church - We humbly invite you to experience ancient Christianity in the Church Jesus established. "You are Peter [rock], and on this rock I will build My Church" (Matthew 16:18). 1203 State Road 114 E., North Manchester.

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Sacrament of Confession: Wed. 5:30-6 P.M and Sat. 4-4:30 P.M or anytime by appointment. "Therefore, confess your sins to one another" (James 5:16). Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sat. 5 P.M., Sun. 9 A.M. and 11:30 (en español), See website for weekday Mass schedule. "For My flesh is real food and My blood is real drink" (John 6:55). For more information on Catholicism visit www.catholic.com CHRISTIAN

Dora Christian Church located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260-782-2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.

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LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765-981-2101; Pastor Brad Wright; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 am. Nursery Available.

Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; Rev. Haley Asberry, Minister; phone 260-5634179; website: www.wabashchristian.org. Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Nursery provided. Find us on Facebook.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH

Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM.

FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH

North Manchester First Brethren Church 407 N. Sycamore St., N. Manchester; Sunday Worship: 9:15 & 10:30 am, Adult Classes: 8:00, 9:15, & 10:30 am, Youth Connect (Grades 7-12) 9:15 am, “LOFT” Children’s Church (Grades 1-6): 9:15 am; Elementary Classes: 10:30 am; “The Garden” Nursery & Preschool Classes: 9:15 & 10:30 am.

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Wabash Church of the Brethren 645 Bond Street (off Falls Avenue) 260-563-5291. Doug Veal, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, come join us as we continue the work of Jesus - Peacefully, Simply, Together. HOURS: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. Handicap accessible.

CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Josh Fennell; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages.

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

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE North Manchester Church of the Nazarene 504 W. Main Street, N. Manchester; Worship 10:00 a.m.; Rev. Robert Mansfield, Pastor.

Phone 260-224-8000.

COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Shawn Light. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Worship Minister, Michael Eaton; Outreach Middle School Minister, Nate Plyler; Next Steps Minister, Ryan Keim; Women’s Director, Taylor McFarland; Student Minister, David Diener; Children’s Minister, Tyler Leland; Early Childhoood Director, Janet Legesse. NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am.

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

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

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

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

We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity!

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church Services - Sundays: Sunday School 9 AM; Worship: 10 AM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260982-8558. cfcpeople.org Freedom Life Church (Non-Denominational Full Gospel Church) 480 Washington St., Wabash, IN 46992. Pastor Tim Morrisett, 317385-4400. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Teens Jesus and Java Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's Church Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m. Nursery is provided. Sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night: Adult Bible Study 6:00 p.m., Teen Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wabash Friends Church 3563 S State Rd 13, Wabash. Traditional Worship, 8:30am. Contemporary Worship, 10:45am. Sunday School, 9:30am. We also livestream our 10:45am service. You can find it here - https://www.facebook.com/wabashfriendschurch/ The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 1975 Vernon St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260-571-7686. Wherever your Spiritual walk is, join us as we continue on. Verse by Verse - Book

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

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

Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931. Join us for services at 10:00 am. Pastor - Greg Wilburn. Youth Pastor Jody Tyner. We invite all to come and worship with us. “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 p.m. www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Tom Richards, pastor.

Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Sunday multi-media worship service at 10 a.m. with children’s message, Praise Team, and Choir.

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

Lincolnville United Methodist Church 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765981-2648.

Pastor: John Cook, 260-563-1406, pastorjohn1954@gmail.com. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m.

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

Richvalley United Methodist Church 290 N. Jefferson Street, Wabash, IN 46992; Phone: 260-563-1033; Pastor Jack Suits. Email: rvumc@hotmail.com. Worship: 9:30am, Sunday School: 10:45am.

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

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

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