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Holiday traditions Cultures around the world have various traditions Zakaria Bulus, Manchester University senior in a photo from a past Christmas with his wife and children who are waiting for him at home in Nigeria. Photo provided. By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com

the family Christmas celebration in a remote village. and around the world.” Chris Francois, an MU senior majoring in peace studThis is to avoid being a victim of violence on the highway or even in their home villages, especially in ies also misses her traditions back home that she has During the holiday season, the word “tradition” Northern Nigeria, where Boko Haram is still perpetrat- not been able to participate in since she moved here for college. seems to come up often. ing violent activities,” he said. “One of the things I’m looking forward to in May is Families and groups of friends all seem to enjoy spe“Just two days ago, I agreed with my family that they cial traditions when it comes to meals, decorating, gifts, should not travel for Christmas to the village this year spending time with my family after graduation, and getand celebrations. because of the unpredictable security conditions in the ting the chance to once again bask in the fun of our traAt many schools, including Manchester University, north and since security is not guaranteed on the high- ditions,” she told The Paper. These traditions include “religious celebrations, holinternational students who are ways.” obtaining their education far Although many people are no iday cheer, and intellectual curiosity.” “When I was younger, I would accompany my family from home often have to miss longer traveling to enjoy the holout on their beloved holiday traidays with their families, most to Mass the morning of Christmas, and shortly after Chris Francois, a ditions. still attend worship on and the the service, we would head to a French bakery in the Manchester hills of Pétion-Ville called Marie Béliard. From there, For example, Manchester day before Christmas. University senior, University senior, Zakaria “People still turn out in mass (continued on page 6A) who shared her holi- before and during Bulus, is working towards his degrees in political science and Christmas day worday traditions with peace studies. He has been far ship, giving thanks The Paper. Photo from his wife and three children, for God’s salvation provided. who remain in his home country that came through of Nigeria while Bulus pursues Jesus Christ.” Bulus also an education that he can take shared what a traback home to make his country a ditional Christmas better place. meal looks like in Currently in Nigeria - the “When I was growing up, people Nigeria. A tradimost populated black nation on traveled from far and near to reunite tional meal at earth, is in a state of widespread with families, friends, and more dis- Christmas in violence. tant relations. It is a season that is Nigeria is Jollof “When I was growing up, people traveled from far and near to set aside to give glory to God for our rice, or fried rice reunite with families, friends, salvation and the message of peace with stew, vegetable salad, and and more distant relations. It is Jesus brought over two thousand either beef, chicka season that is set aside to give years ago,” said Zakaria Bulus. en, or goat meat, glory to God for our salvation depending on and the message of peace Jesus brought over two thousand years ago,” said Bulus. financial resources. Bulus mourns his favorite holiday mem“However, due to the current challenges such as the Boko Haram insurgency, kidnapping for ransom, armed ories, knowing that his children and othrobbery, and cattle rustling in Nigeria, Christmas cele- ers in Nigeria are losing the future of joyous and peaceful holiday celebrations. brations are impacted.” “My children, unfortunately, will not Bulus told The Paper that due to these challenges, people in Nigeria no longer celebrate the way they used have the sweet, precious Christmas memories that my generation experienced. If I to. Naomi Deneke, an international student studying at Manchester “The country has never been as challenged, in need of could give all Nigerians a gift this year, it University in a photo with her grandmother, sharing the traditional peace, as it is today, and many will not risk traveling to would be: May peace prevail in Nigeria holiday meal. Photo provided.

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MCS community, board meet for transgender discussion By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

NORTH MANCHESTER — Roughly 300 people attended a special meeting of

the Manchester Community Schools Board of Trustees to hear about and discuss the corporation’s transgender policy Wednesday night, Dec. 18. The meeting was a

result of parents’ concerns that MCS was allowing a Manchester Elementary School boy who identifies as a girl to use the girls restroom. The meeting was in

the auditorium of the Manchester Administration Office building (former junior high building) with people standing along the back and side walls after all 250 seats were filled. School attorney Mark Frantz started the meeting discussing Title IX and case law interpreting Title IX which states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Frantz discussed two cases from 2017, a 7th Circuit case, Whitaker v. Kenosha Unified School District, where a transgender student was prohibited to use

The crowd fills the Manchester Administration Office auditorium on Wednesday night. Photo by Eric Christiansen the restroom that corresponded with his gender identity. The court upheld Title IX that allows transgender students to use restrooms that correspond with gender identities. In Doe ex re. v. Boyertown Area School District in the 3rd Circuit Court, Frantz explained, the issue concerned the right to privacy of non-transgender students forced to use the restroom with transgender students and violated their constitutional rights of bodily privacy. The court ruled in favor of the school’s policy permitting transgender students to use

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the restroom that corresponds to their gender identity. Lisa Tanselle, general counsel for the Indiana School Boards Association in Indianapolis, an advisory organization that provides services to school boards who are members of the ISBA. “As [Frantz] shared with you … all Indiana school corporations must be aware of and must follow [Title IX],” Tanselle said. “In essence, those decisions very succinctly say we cannot force a transgender student to use a restroom that’s consistent with their biological sex. “This … has required all of us to look differently as to maybe construction of restrooms, the design of restrooms and locker rooms.” The board then heard a presentation from Bowen Center licensed psychologist Tammy Truijens on gender diversity, vocabulary and what is assigned sex. “[Assigned sex] is often given to us by a doctor and it is not necessarily accurate,” Truijens said. After that statement, several people began leaving the meeting yelling comments such as, “Is this science? Is this science?,” “Fire them

all,” and “You guys (board members) are all up for re-election.” The crowd that remained were given opportunity for public comment with around 20 citizens offering their thoughts and were limited to 90 seconds. Krystal Presl, who has one child in the school system, expressed her concern about what she called “the what-ifs.” “We might be trying to accommodate a small percentage of our student body, which is awesome, and I think we should be moving forward with that,” Presl said. “But it’s always those few individuals, the five percent of humanity, that take advantage of an opportunity, then we have to deal wit the aftermath, and that’s not something I’m willing to put my child as risk here. I have nothing against anyone who is transgender and going through this struggle, but my concern is the what-if.” Andy Eberly grew up in the North Manchester community and has five students enrolled in MCS. “We love this town and this community and have always appreciated and supported our kids’ (continued on page 5A)

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Alyssa Shepherd is surrounded by police officers as she is led from the Fulton County Courthouse to a waiting police vehicle to be transported to the Indiana Department of Corrections. Photo by Don Hurd

Shepherd gets 4 years in jail Driver who killed 3 Fulton County children, injured 4th also gets 3 years on home detention, probation By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com ROCHESTER — Alyssa Shepherd received a 4 year jail sentence in connection with the 2018 deaths of three Fulton County children and the injury of a fourth. In addition, she will spend 3 years on home detention and 3 more years on probation. Shepherd, who could have been sentenced to 21 years in jail, was convicted October 18 in the deaths of Alivia Stahl and her twin brothers Mason and Xzavier Ingle and the injury of Maverick Lowe. She was charged with three counts of reckless homicide (Level 5

felonies), one count of criminal recklessness – aggressive driving resulting in serious bodily injury (a Level 6 felony) and one count of passing a school bus causing injury when arm is extended where bodily injury results (a Class A misdemeanor). She also will lose her license for 10 years. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Gregory Heller handed down the sentence following 90 minutes of testimony from friends and family members of Shepherd as well as the three Stahl and Ingle children. “No sentence imposed will ease the burden for the families,” Heller said

before announcing the sentence. “I understand some will consider this too lenient. … I understand some will think this is too hard.” He said that the mitigating circumstances in the case outweighed the aggravating circumstances. Among the mitigating circumstances, he said, was that Shepherd has no criminal past, is unlikely to commit another crime, will respond to probation or short term imprisonment, and that a lengthy sentence would cause an undue hardship on her family, namely her two young children. The lone aggravating circumstance, he

noted, was the fact that the victims of the crime were all under 12 years of age. Alivia Stahl was 9 at the time of accident, while her twin brothers were 6 and Maverick Lowe was 11. It was emotional throughout the hearing, which culminated in the three children’s mother, Brittany Ingle, lung(continued on page 7A

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Rettig’s under new ownership By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Rettig’s Industrial Supply of Wabash came under new ownership in October. Rettig’s has been in Wabash since 1888, when it was founded

by Frank J. Rettig. The company was later sold to a group of investors headed by the Collings Co. The company then saw two new co-managers, Don Brittain and Robert Rumpf, who then bought out the company in 1961, making them co-own-

ers. Fast forward to December 1999, when Adam Winer began working for then owner, Grant Long. Winer began working and quickly was made Manager of Purchasing and Inside Sales. “I always wanted to

own my own business and I met with the owner at the time, Grant Long, and he was planning on retiring in about five years,” Winer told The Paper of Wabash County. “He ended up retiring earlier than that in 2001 and selling to Jay Gillespie, and then I worked for Jay and talked over the years about buying from him, and we eventually worked out a deal to make the purchase.” Winer said that his new role as owner has been going well, and that his time helping manage the business has made the transition smooth. Winer is a Wabash native and attended and graduated from Southwood High School. He then received a degree in accounting from Ball State University. He resides in Wabash with his wife, Kelli, and his four children, Luke, Cole, Will and

Lola. Winer is looking forward to his family being a part of the business in the future. When asked if any changes have been made to the company since he became owner, Winer said that no major changes have been made. “We are going to add a few lines to the inventory in the future. We are just listening to our customers and getting feedback about what they want to see us carry,” he said. “We have a great group of people working here, so we all work together well. I am just looking forward to building on the relationships this company has formed over the many years in business, while also looking to grow with new customers and new additional lines of inventory while providing high quality supplies and customer service at a fair price.”

Adam Winer is the new owner of Rettig’s Industrial Supply. He purchased it in October. Photo by Mandy Underwood

Rettig’s Industrial Supply is located at 485 W. Canal St. Wabash and is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on Saturday and Sunday. The store carries a wide variety of products, including fasteners, industrial supplies, pipe, valves, fittings, welding supplies, bandsaw blades, power transmission

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Neighbours receives DOE grant Funds to be used for Dual Language Immersion Program By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com On Dec. 5, officials from the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) announced O.J. Neighbours Elementary School as a recipient of $20,000 of grant money from the Indiana Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program. The DLI Program distributes financial assistance to school corporations or charter schools for either the establishment of new programs or the

“When introducwe tion of immerse new languages our students in within diverse culexisting tures and programs. languages, DLI programs we provide an educamust tion that begin in better prekinderpares them garten or for the first grade EMILY TRACY and use an world in which we instruclive,” said tional State Superintendent model that provides Dr. Jennifer at least 50 percent of its instruction in a McCormick. “I am proud to see these target language, with awarded schools conthe remaining tinuing to expand instructional time in already strong learnEnglish.

ing environments for our kids.” O.J. Neighbours principal Emily Tracy told The Paper of Wabash County that Sarah Degadillo, the Global Studies Director for Wabash City Schools, wrote the grant. “She did an amazing job, and this is huge for our school,” she said. Previously, O.J. Neighbours was awarded the DOE grant for the first two years of the program implementation. The

MCS discussion ...continued from Page 2 teachers and the public education that they provide,” he said. “However, we are very concerned about the privacy and safety of our children as it relates to the current bathroom policy, or lack, thereof. We are for the right of privacy of all children and we believe the school needs to provide a safe environment for all students. “No biological male should ever be in the same bathroom as my daughters – period.” Jewel Flitcraft, a college instructor, said, “A lot of these arguments are like when we used to have segregation between black and white bathrooms,” which drew groans and comments from some members of the audience. Nancy Cripe, a 59year resident of North Manchester, spoke next. “Thank you for the opportunity to be educated and for people to speak about this. I think it’s really important,” she said. “I was taught that gender was a … very simplistic thing, male female, and that was it. “When I first encountered transgender identity maybe 10 years ago, my thinking on it was also very simplistic, and I was uncomfortable with it,” she added. “But as I have listened to the people of trans people and

heard their stories, boy, have I changed. If you hear trans people, listen to their voice, listen to their stories. It brings greater understanding and it alleviates a lot of anxiety.” After public comments, those in attendance broke into groups for conversation, questions and concerns with board members and MCS administrators to end the evening.

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Holiday traditions we would purchase patties, cake for dinner, as well as other treats,” said Francois After I would stuff myself at the bakery, I am a huge fan of French pastries, we would head over to the bookstore, where my parents would buy copies of my favorites series, as well as some educational tools. One of my favorite series to buy was The Adventures of Asterix and Obelix, which details the lives of

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During Genna, the day normally begins with a non-vegan feast including traditional chicken stew known as doro wat. “This food is eaten with “Injera”, which is a traditional flatbread of Ethiopia made from a grain called “teff.” Besides “doro wat”, other traditional foods such as “tibs” and “kitfo” are also eaten. “Tibs” are chunks of meat, where the meat can either be beef or goat’s meat. “Kitfo” contains raw beef that is marinated with spices and butter,” said Deneke. “After the feast is eaten, many people usually have a unique coffee ceremony, where they serve coffee with traditional coffee cups along with popcorn, bread or other Ethiopian snacks such as kolo (roasted barley with roasted chick peas or peanuts).” Just like here in America, and many other places around the world, Deneke shared that this is a time of togetherness with loved ones. “This holiday is a time where many people spend time at families or close relatives places eating, drinking and also dancing to cultural music.”

Gaulois warriors, with a lot of comedy sprinkled throughout these adventures.” In the evening of Christmas, just like many families here, Francois and her loved ones would open gifts and share a meal. She also shared a special coming-of-age memory. “Once I was no longer a minor, I was able to partake in a long-standing family tradition: the preparation of the drinks for Christmas. Towards the end of August, once the Spanish lime trees were ripe for harvest, we would collect the fruits and let them soak in rum until December, not to be opened until the evening of Christmas.” In Ethiopia, MU senior Naomi Deneke and others in her home country celebrate their “Christmas,” referred to there as “Genna” on Jan. 7. “Before the holiday people usually carry out a 40-day fasting season. During this fasting season, no animal product such as milk or eggs are eaten, or in other words only a vegan meal is eaten. The ending of the fasting season marks the day of the holiday,” the Psychology major told The Paper.

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Sentencing ...continued from Page 3A ing at Shepherd as she was being led out of the courtroom. Police immediately detained Brittany Ingle, who was charged with misdemeanor battery. She was expected to be released from the Fulton County Jail early Thursday morning, Dec. 19. During testimony, Alyssa Shepherd’s husband, Neil Shepherd, called Oct. 30, 2018, “lifechanging for all of us. The only reason she was out was because of me.” She had to take her husband to the business they own and was returning home when the accident occurred. He said he sees the pain his wife has to live with every day. “I watch her as she falls apart every night,” he said. A family friend, Shalena Rude, talked about Alyssa Shepherd’s work with the church and how she has helped many over the years. “She lives her life every day knowing that Jesus is taking care of everything.” Brittany and Shane Ingle and Michael Stahl all testified about their children. Shane Ingle is the father of the twins, while Michael Stahl is the father of Alivia Stahl. “She gave her life to try to save her brothers that day,” Brittany Ingle said of her daughter. She said Alyssa Shepherd, when released from prison, will still have her children and be able to celebrate birthdays, Christmas and other events with them. “Instead of celebrating Christmas, we have to get grave blankets,” she said. “We shouldn’t have to do that.” She added that, “I don’t hate Alyssa Shepherd. I hate what she did. She took so much from me. “If the roles were reversed and those were your kids,” she said, addressing Shepherd, “you would want time, too.” She continued, “She’s the victim, right? Tell that to my husband who wants to kill himself. “I’m so blessed to

get those six and nine years with my kids.” Michael Stahl said that Alivia was “my rock.” As for Shepherd, he told the court, “I understand that she is a first time offender. I understand that she might be a good Christian. But she has to be held accountable.” Shane Ingle told the court “21 years is nothing compared to what me and my wife go through every day.” He said he has contemplated suicide many times since the accident. “The only thing that stops me is I’m afraid God wouldn’t forgive me and I will never see my kids again,” he continued. He also said he is afraid that his wife will do something drastic because of her depression. Addressing the fact that Alyssa Shepherd claims she didn’t know that she was approaching a school bus, Shane Ingle said “red flashing lights mean stop. No matter where you’re at in

Alyssa Shepherd ducks her head as she is taken away from the Fulton County Courthouse in a Fulton County Sheriff ’s Department vehicle. Photo by Don Hurd this world, red flashing lights mean stop. But you didn’t.” Michael Schwab, grandfather of the three children killed in the accident, also said he was worried about his daughter and son-in-law. “I don’t look forward to the phone ringing anymore, because you just don’t know … Anything but a strong sentence will turn into a death sentence.” He also stressed the need for a tough sentence, noting “the community doesn’t benefit by not holding the driver responsible.” Sarah Dye, who

was Alivia’s teacher at Mentone Elementary School and taught the twins in summer school, also testified on behalf of the family. She said many of the children’s classmates still don’t comprehend the complexity of the situation. Some think the siblings are sleeping or on vacation. “They don’t realize they were taken from the world forever,” she said. Alyssa Shepherd, speaking on her own behalf, said her “heart hurts every day for what happened that day.” She also said she (continued on page 8A)

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MU receives $110,000 Lilly grant From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University has been awarded a $100,000 planning grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. The grant is part of the endowment’s new initiative, Charting the Future for Indiana’s Colleges and Universities. “We are deeply grateful for Lilly Endowment for its commitment to higher education and this opportunity,” said Manchester President Dave McFadden. “We aspire to serve more fully the needs of northeast Indiana and the state through new and innovative academic programs that meet the evolving needs of students and employers, and through partnerships that capitalize on our collective strengths.” Lilly Endowment launched the initiative to give the leaders of Indiana’s 38 colleges and universities resources to

think about the future of their institutions and accelerate strategic planning and implementation efforts to meet their key challenges and opportunities. The Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment has allocated up to $108.2 million for the initiative, which will have three phases: a planning phase, an implementation phase and an invitational phase for large-scale proposals. Manchester received the maximum amount possible in the planning phase for smaller colleges and universities. In that first phase, funds may be used at the discretion of the institution’s president for consultants, staff time, conferences and seminars, travel to gather information and ideas, and preparation for a Phase 2 proposal and Phase 3 concept paper. During the initiative, Lilly Endowment will also provide opportunities for college and university leaders to meet

“We are deeply grateful for Lilly Endowment for its commitment to higher education and this opportunity.” MU President Dave McFadden

and discuss topics of common interest that could enrich their individual and collective efforts. “We are encouraging Indiana’s higher education leaders to be bold and imaginative in developing creative and collaborative strategies to

strengthen their institutions and further their educational missions more effectively,” said Ted Maple, Lilly Endowment’s vice president for education. “We are impressed with the dedication of Indiana’s higher education leaders to face head on their chal-

lenges and embrace their opportunities to build brighter futures for their students and colleges and universities.” Manchester is transitioning from a primarily small, residential undergraduate institution in North Manchester to a

Sentencing was anxious, fearful and doing all she could to hold herself together. Following the sentencing, Schwab said “we all feel as a family the deaths of three children should be a more stringent penalty. But, we’re glad that she is going to get some time served to help other people understand that you will be held accountable and not to water down the efforts of everybody to let people know how serious this is. “There is a lot of different talk, but children still remain our greatest gift. If we’re not going to protect them and hold people accountable when they get hurt,

regional university that serves traditional and adult students with teaching on two campuses and online. As it grows, the school’s 10-year vision is to be known for its liberal arts-infused programs in all areas, innovative health science education, and vibrant and transformative student experiences. This transition began in 2011 when it launched a pharmacy program on a second campus in Fort Wayne. That effort received an enormous boost when Lilly Endowment awarded Manchester a $35 million grant for startup costs. Today, the pharmacy program is graduating exceptional pharmacists, and the University has launched a pioneering master’s degree in pharmacogenomics (PGx). It is now developing a master’s degree in nutrition and nutrigenomics, which, like PGx, will be the first degree of its kind in the nation.

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“If we’re not going to protect them and hold people accountable when they get hurt, then we may as well just get rid of laws. They’re not going to be worth anything if we aren’t going to execute them and hold people accountable.” - Michael Schwab, Grandfather to Alivia Stahl and Mason & Xzavier Ingle then we may as well just get rid of laws. They’re not going to be worth anything if we aren’t going to execute them and

hold people accountable. “We have accepted everything that has happened with this, and we will accept this as well.” Shane Ingle told The Paper of Wabash County that the judge’s ruling “hasn’t really processed yet.” “I’m just happy that she was held accountable and that she doesn’t get to go home to see her kids when I can’t see mine,” he continued. “It hasn’t really hit me, the amount of time. I think when it does I’m going to let it affect me. God will judge her in the end.

“I didn’t like the fact that she was walking around and living her normal life when she ruined me and my wife’s.” Shepherd’s attorney, Michael Tuszynski, informed the court that his client plans to appeal the decision and asked that his client be allowed to remain free on bail until the appeal is heard. Heller told Tuszynski he had anticipated that request, but denied it and ordered Shepherd remanded to the Indiana Department of Corrections.

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WHS offers hats, gloves to area residents in need With the snow and cold of winter now upon us, many individuals in our community need warm weather items. To help with some of this need, Wabash High School staff and students will be placing on light poles and in trees around the downtown Wabash area, bags with hats, gloves, scarves and coats. These items are for any individual

in need, regardless of income and without any qualifiers. If a person knows someone, or needs items to help them stay warm, they are welcome to take a bag with no questions asked. “The Apaches In Action” program has the goal of not only providing for others but to continue teaching and modeling for students, and the

community, “The Apache Way” of doing the right thing, the right way, every day. It is our hope that this small action will provide for others and carry on the precedent of paying it forward with random acts of kindness. Wabash High School students and staff would like to thank all those involved and specifically Wabash

Marketplace and Mayor Scott Long for allowing us to use the downtown area to provide these items for others. For more information on this program or if you would like to donate, please contact the Wabash High School front office at 260-563-4131 or email galleyj@apaches.k12.i n.us.

Kiwanis Club nears 100th year The Wabash Kiwanis Club will soon celebrate its 100th anniversary with a special event. The Wabash Kiwanis 100th Anniversary Gala will not only serve to look back on all of the years of service that the local organization has offered to children locally and around the world, but also serve as a fundraiser for Riley Children’s Hospital. With the saying of “Kiwanis loves Riley” in mind, the celebratory event is scheduled to take place the evening of Valentine’s Day at the Honeywell Center in downtown Wabash. For more than 90 years, there’s been a deep relationship between the Kiwanis Indiana District and Riley Children’s Hospital, dating back to before the hospital’s doors were even

open to Hoosier children. “Every summer when we raise funds for Riley through our Bucket Brigade event, we hear stories from donors in front of local businesses about how they know a Riley kid, whether it’s a nephew, granddaughter or a family friend,” Club President Eric Seaman said. “Everyone knows a Riley kid and we can’t think of a better way to honor this Club’s legacy than to have fun at a Gala and show why we love Riley Children’s Hospital so much.” Many of the fundraising and event details regarding the evening are still being planned by the Club’s Gala Committee, which is comprised of Seaman, Board Vice President Maia Brainard, Board

Treasurer Anita Roos and board members Beth Miller and Brittany Hanna. However, once the holiday season is over, more details regarding the logistics of the event will be announced formally by the Club. “For now, we just hope that members of the community will plan to attend this awesome event as we look to give back to Riley, which has done so much for families over the decades,” Brainard said. “Kiwanis loves Riley, so Valentine’s Day made sense for the date for us to host our 100th Anniversary Gala celebration. For those who want to take that special someone out for the holiday, which is on a Friday this year, we hope you’ll consider getting dressed up, having a delicious meal and in doing so,

giving back to Riley Children’s Hospital.” Those who have questions about the event can contact Wabash Kiwanis Club Board President Eric Seaman at eseaman@honeywellfoundation.org. The Wabash Kiwanis Club, which was founded on January 30, 1920, is dedicated to serving the local community through various service and fundraising projects. The Club is a part of Kiwanis International, a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time. The Club meets every Tuesday at noon in the Crystal Room at Honeywell Center, located at 275 W. Market St. for lunch, fellowship and a program.

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Bandstand, the musical will take the Ford Theater stage at the Honeywell Center on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The new American musical from three-time Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler is set in 1945, following six soldiers who have returned from war to a changed nation. With the announcement of a contest to find the next great musical superstars, the six form a band different than anyone has ever seen. Ticket prices for this show include $45 and $58. Tickets can be purchased at honeywellcenter.org/bandstand.

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Groups, businesses help Shop With a Cop The Eagles Lodge No.549 contributed $5,000 to the local Shop With a Cop program. Presenting the check to Chad Galligan (fourth from left) were Jim Kirkpatrick, Rany Hall Jon Miller, John Krhin, Floyd McWhirt, Robbie Watson.

Wabash Elks Exalted Ruler Jana Slacian presents a check for $500 from the lodge to Brenton Yarger for the Shop with a Cop program, while Lodge Trustee Russ Abell looks on.

Hoosiers urged to practice ice safety From the DNR With the recent snowfall and dropping temperatures, Indiana Conservation Officers advise being mindful of the potential hazards of frozen lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. It’s also important to keep a watchful eye on neighborhood retention ponds, lakes and other waterways for others who may venture out and find themselves in trouble. Every winter, thousands of Hoosiers safely enjoy fishing, skating, hiking, or just sliding around on frozen ponds and

lakes. And every year, people drown after falling through ice. Just like driving differently on snow versus clear roads, some may need to relearn how to safely have fun on ice. Put safety first. The best rule of thumb is, when thinking about getting on the ice, believe it is thin ice unless proven otherwise. Here are a few tips to remember when considering standing on or walking on a frozen lake or pond: No ice is safe ice. Test the thickness of the ice with an ice auger. At least 4 inches of ice is recom-

mended for ice fishing; 5 inches is recommended for snowmobiling. If you don’t know the thickness of the ice, don‘t go on it. Wear life jackets or flotation coats. Carry ice hooks and rope gear. Before going on the ice, leave a note of your whereabouts with a friend or family member. Don’t test the thickness of the ice while alone. Wearing a life jacket is especially important when on the ice. If you fall through, it will keep your head above the water until help arrives.

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County among state’s fiancially healthiest Wabash County was identified as one of the top 10 most financially healthy counties in the state of Indiana for 2019 by SmartAsset, a financial technology company based in New York. SmartAsset listed Wabash County as the 10th most financially healthy county in Indiana, with a

Financial Health Index score of 79.03, based on criteria that included: debt as a percentage of income, bankruptcies, as well as the county’s poverty rate and unemployment rate. “We love to see these studies come out that confirm what we already know about Wabash County

“We love to see these studies come out that confirm what we already know about Wabash County – it’s a great place to be.” Keith Gillenwater, president and CEO Grow Wabash County, said.

– it’s a great place to be,” Keith Gillenwater, president and CEO of Grow Wabash County, said. “This list, which shows Wabash County as being one of the most financially healthy counties in the State when taking bankruptcies, debt as a percent of income, and unemployment and poverty rates into consideration shows that Wabash County is a great place to live, to invest, and to do business.” The data reported in the survey shows that, by SmartAsset’s calculations, Wabash County has a rate of 0.84 percent for debt as a percentage of income, 2.26 bankruptcies occurring per 1,000 people, a poverty rate of 13.30—which was equal with the calculated average for the state— and an unemployment rate of 3.5 percent. “The efforts by the

City of Wabash and its partner organizations is clearly paying dividends,” Wabash Mayor Scott Long, said. “We strive to continually improve our city, county, and surrounding towns.” Bankruptcies were weighed heaviest in the financial health index, per SmartAsset’s methodology, accounting for 40 percent of the score. Debt as a percentage of income, which was determined by dividing the county’s debt per capita by its income per capita, was also taken heavily into consideration by SmartAsset, accounting for 25 percent of the county’s final index score. More information about Wabash County’s financial health index as well as the state’s can be found at https://smartasset.co m/retirement/financial-advisor#indiana.

Entries sought for 92 County Art Show Calling all artists! Whether one is an amateur or professional, the Honeywell Foundation’s Clark Gallery will be hosting its annual 92 County Art Show from Jan. 9 through Feb. 19, 2020. Entries will be accepted on Monday, Jan. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The competition is open to artists of all ages living in any of Indiana’s 92 counties. Exhibit sponsorship is provided by the Eclectic Shoppe. Marking its 27th year in 2020, the 92 County Art Show consists of three pri-

mary categories: drawings, paintings, and other art forms. An entry fee of $20 includes up to three entries. For a list of the complete guidelines, visit the Honeywell Center website at www.honeywellcenter.org/92county-art-show. A public reception for this event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Michele Hughes at mhughes@Honeyw ellFoundation.org or call the Honeywell Center Box Office at 260-563-1102.

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City Schools receives $190,000 CELL grant By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com

Officers installed: On Dec. 7, the officers for the Wabash Shrine Club were installed after a meal at the Wabash Elks. Participating in the event were (from left) installing officer and Potentate for the Mizpah Shrine of Fort Wayne, Bill Leedy; secretary Frank Nordman; president Tom Klare; and vice president Donald Griffith. The Wabash Shrine Club donated $630 to the Children’s Hospital in Chicago. To travel there, an additional $500 was donated to the Transportation Fund. Photo provided

Masonic officers installed: On Dec. 6, Hanna Lodge No.61 F.&A.M. installed the officers for 2020. Officers are (front row, from left) Phillip Siders, Senior Deacon; Tom Klare, Junior Steward; Daniel Prater, Worshipful Master; James Crandall, Treasurer; Kriss Marburger, Senior Steward; James Bozzell, Tyler; Lynn Wilcox (back row, from left) Senior Warden; David Hollenback. Junior Deacon; Ronald Rylands, Chaplain; Frank Nordman, Secretary; Mark Hall, Junior Warden; Steve Dooley, Installing Officer, David Monroe, Installing Chaplain and Chuck Clampit, who gave the Masonic education on Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Photo provided

‘Elvis’ coming to Honeywell The Honeywell Center will be saluting the music of Elvis Presley in a threemember Elvis tribute act. Shawn Klush, Cody Ray Slaughter and Ryan Pelton will take the Ford Theater stage at the Honeywell Center on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 3

p.m., with Ford Theater doors opening at approximately 2:15 p.m. The show will also include a performance from the eighttime Grammy awardwinning vocal group The Blackwood Quartet. Ticket prices include $39 and $75

with show night dining available. Tickets can be purchased on honeywellcenter.org/elvis or by calling the Honeywell Foundation box office at 260-563-1102. This performance is welcomed by 105.9 The Bash.

Wabash High School will receive $190,000 in grant funding over the next five years to mentor other high schools beginning Early College programs as part of an award given to the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis. CELL is the recipient of a $7.9 million grant as part of the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program administered by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. CELL will establish a Rural Early College Network (RECN) to help rural Indiana schools more quickly implement the Early College (EC) high school model. EC targets underserved students and allows them to earn both high school diplomas and up to two years of credits toward bachelor or associate degrees through rigorous dual credit classes supported by wrap-around services. “Early College High Schools like Wabash High School that have already earned endorsement as highly effective programs will be key to helping to accelerate EC implementation in new schools similar to their

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own,” said Janet Boyle, CELL Executive Director. “The project will offer rural students, many from poverty or firstgeneration college students, opportunities to take rigorous college-level classes while in high school in supportive environments that help ensure their success. Another anticipated outcome is the establishment of model rural Early College high school sites and a template for fostering additional highquality EC programs serving even more students throughout Indiana.” Spread over five years, the grant funding through CELL’s leadership will support faster implementation of the EC model by networking new schools with mentor schools. Five endorsed EC schools will follow a

tiered process and eventually mentor 15 new schools. That network will grow the number of high-need students to 3,725 who will benefit from a EC jump-start on postsecondary and also gain confidence through counseling and supports to successfully continue into postsecondary and careers. Each mentor school will receive $190,000 over five years, and each new school in the initial tier will receive $150,000 over that period. Schools will use funding for credentialing staff to teach dual credit courses, professional development, student supports, program resources and travel to required meetings. CELL will contribute a 10 percent match ($877,380) of the total cost of the project with the grant providing 90 percent of the total or $7,963,436.

Wabash City Schools superintendent, Jason Callahan told The Paper of Wabash County that Wabash High School has been an endorsed early college since 2015. “Because of our success in providing early college opportunities for our students and Wabash City Schools’ philosophy of ‘finding the yes,’ the endorsing organization CELL sought us out to be involved in the grant application,” said Callahan. “In the first year, we will be mentoring Logansport High School and in the following year Northridge High School. As servant leaders, we believe this is a great opportunity to promote educational attainment beyond the borders of Wabash County.”

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WMS choir performs at Senior Center The Wabash Middle School Choir performed at the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The choir, under the direction of Mark Nevil, performed several selections, including some Christmas songs, one of which they accompanied themselves with bells, drums and tambourines. Following the performance, the youngsters were greeted by Santa Claus, who presented each of them, as well as all those attending the performance, with candy canes. The choir was accompanied by Judy Ward.

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Lady Apaches fall to Oak Hill Oak Hill took control of its girls basketball game against Wabash and cruised to a 40-21 win over the Apaches Tuesday, Dec. 17. Oak Hill led 8-2 after the first quarter and 27-9 at halftime. Alivia Short and Mariah Wyatt each had six points, while Madison Lutz added four, Linda Codres had three, and Maya Benysh added two. Oak Hill won the JV game 41-25. Brook Westendorf led Wabash with six points, followed by Hannah Layne with five points, Kasey Long and Emma Tracy with four points each. Swimming The Wabash swim team defeated Adams Central Tuesday, Dec. 17. Seth Blossom won the 200 free and the 500 free while Kevin Miller and Jack Jacoby each had personal bests in the 50 free. Zach Reed tok first in diving. Wrestling The Apache wrestling team lost to Oak Hill 51-21 Tuesday, Dec. 17. Winning matches for the Wabash were Jared Brooks, Braden Brooks, Grant Carandante and Chad Wyatt, Jr. Manchester Wrestling Manchester’s wrestling team improved to 11-2 with a win over Lewis Cass. Winning by pin for the Squires were Brock Casper (113), Haley Clifford (120), Elijah Burlingame (132), Dylan Stroud (138), Dominic Lincoln (145), Jacob Caudill (170), Trevor Dill (220) and Bryce Kamphues (285). Winning by decision were Zach France (152) 6-1, Jordan Ayers (160) 149, and Ashton Moore (195) 19-4. JV winners were AJ Fortman (145) and Gavin Mize (182). “The entire team wrestled very well, only losing two varsity matches,” Manchester coach Byron Sweet said. Girls basketball The Squire girls basketball team fell behind early and weren’t able to get back into the game in a 43-27 loss to Bishop Luers Tuesday, Dec. 17. The Knights led 11-

5 after the first quarter and 27-12 at halftime. Ainlsey West led Manchester with eight points, followed by Beletu Stouts with six points, Morgan Parrett with four points ans seven rebounds, and Ranissa Shambarger with four points and six rebounds. The JV team lost to Bishop Luers 36-24. Luers used a 13-3 third quarter to take control of the game. Olivia Auler had nine points, seven steals, seven rebounds and three blocks, Chaynee Tennant had eight points and five rebounds, and Keilan Creager had five points, four rebounds and four steals. Northfield Boys basketball Clayton Tomlinson’s 17 point, seven assist, six rebound performance helped the Northfield boys basketball team beat Southern Wells on the road 56-53 Tuesday, Dec. 17. Graydon Holmes scored 10 of his 15 points in the third quarter to help the Norse take control of the game. He added eight rebounds to his totals. Jordan Peas, Kaleb Krom and Jarret Shafer each had six points, while Paul Treska had six points and Dillon Tomlinson had two points. The JV team defeated Southern Wells with Eli Kroh had 10 points and Jaxton Peas added seven

points. Southwood Wrestling The Southwood wrestling team fell to Tippecanoe Valley 6418 Tuesday, Dec. 17. Winning for the Knights were Jackson Taylor (120) with a win by pin in 2:44, Elijah Staggs (132) with a pin at 2:10, and Isaac King (152) with a pin at 1:34. Devin Danzy (138) won the only JV match with a pin in 5:33. Girls basketball The Southwood girls basketball team lost a 46-30 decision to Bluffton 46-30 Tuesday, Dec. 17. Sydney Helfin led the Knights with 10 points and two rebounds, Ashley Smith with nine points and four rebounds, and Sierra Stout with four points and four rebounds. Ella Haupert had four points and two rebounds, Erin Lehner had two points, four assists and three steals, Kenna Pace had one point and two rebounds, and Maggie Ball had two rebounds. The JV team lost to Bluffton 39-30. Bailey Wyatt led the Knights with eight points and six rebounds, Alaina Winter with six points and three rebounds, Ella Haupert with five points and Rylee Barney with four points and two rebounds.

MaKenna Pace signs a letter of intent. Pictured are, (front row from left) mother Vindy Pace, Makenna Pace, father Carl Pace; brother Jordan Pace (second row from left), brother Drayson Pace, and IWU softball coach Steve Babinski. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

Pace signs with Wesleyan By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com A large group of friends and family gathered at the Southwood High School library in support of MaKenna Pace as she signed with Indiana Wesleyan University to continue her softball career. Pace was a fouryear varsity player for the Lady Knights earning many honors such as most valuable player, the Golden Glove award, 1st Team All-TRC and 1st Team All-Wabash. Pace has been a nineseason sports participant, also playing volleyball for one year and basketball for four, she has been a varsity letter winner eight times. Southwood softball coach, Carl Pace, deemed Pace as the “backbone” of the team. “Ever since she

came in, she helped us out tremendously at the varsity level. She kind of helped us out wherever we needed her,” he said. “She really provided a lot of stability to my order and she will be missed, not only by me, but by the team.” Pace plans to study nursing while she attends Indiana Wesleyan. She told The Paper of Wabash County that she has loved the school for a long time. “I went there for a softball program in junior high and just kind of fell in love with it. Ever since

then, no matter where I went, my mind always just went back to Indiana Wesleyan,” she said. Pace plans to work hard to get her spot on the team, and work on bettering herself and her teammates. “I hope to work hard and push the others so that as a group we can get better.” Indiana Wesleyan softball coach Steve Babinski, known by his players as Coach Babs, is looking forward to not only seeing Pace grow as an athlete but as a wellrounded person in

general. “Makenna brings a tenacious work ethic and a camaraderie that we look for,” said Babinski. “When I have been recruiting her, she has been the best team mate on the field at all times. She is going to add to the selfless culture, and her athleticism and teamwork is going to be contagious. I’m also excited to see her grown in her faith and become the woman of God that she has been created to be in the classroom and on the field and in whatever community she’s placed.”

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Reindeer games Port Wine (or Beer) Cheese Spread Prep Time: 5 mins; Yield:4 cups (16 servings) 1/4 cup unsalted butter 16 ounces cheddar cheese, brick 1 cup sour cream 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder 1 teaspoon natural fine sea salt 1/2 cup port wine (or favorite beer) In a heavy skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter then hand shred cheese into pan. Stir, then add sour cream, cayenne powder and salt. Once cheese is fully melted, add wine (or beer) then, using a whisk or an immersion blender, beat until smooth. Scrape mixture into an airtight container then refrigerate for at least 24–48 hours to mature flavors fully before serving. NOTE: Can be reheated and served hot, or more wine or beer can be added to thin out for dipping. Serve port with assorted crackers— butter crackers preferred. (Pair with a same liquor used –port, beer) This recipe can be further enhanced with the addition of bacon bits or horseradish.

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Ready in: 40 mins; Yield:36 crackers 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon + another 1/2 tsp salt for topping 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter + 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted 2 tablespoons avocado oil 2/3 cup water Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put the flour, baking powder, sugar, and 1/2 tsp of salt in the food processor. Pulse to combine. Add cold butter a few small pats at a time, and pulse to combine. Add oil. Pulse to combine. Add water a little bit at a time. Pulse to combine after each addition. The dough should start to form a ball. Roll dough out as thin as you can. Use a pasta roller, if you have one. Use cookie cutters to cut dough out— Ritz-shaped or any shape that you like! Poke holes in the dough in any pattern you like (smiley faces would be fun!). Keep in mind that the holes are not just decorative; they help the crackers to bake correctly - so be sure to poke some. Bake the crackers on a parchment- or Silpat-lined baking sheet for 10 minutes or until the crackers just begin to brown. While the crackers are baking, melt the remaining butter and mix in the remaining salt. Remove crackers from oven, then brush them immediately with salty butter.

The old clique that Christmas is for children was conjured by adults who let the stress of this holiday, and getting everything ready for it, get the best of them. I too, have spent many an adult year – decades, honestly - so focused on its demands and responsibilities that I didn’t get to enjoy the holiday, or the reason for the season -at all. God, forgive me. In retrospect, I have learned a mighty lesson and that is that we all need not wait until Christmas to show others that they are loved. To express kindness toward strangers or give to the poor. We should also not wait until Christmas to send a card or letter, and we should not wait until Christmas to make time to pause and reflect on how precious people are. The greatest lesson that I have learned actually returns me to that childhood innocence, and that is that there is no greater gift to

mankind than love, and there is no greater thing that any of us can do than to make others, especially strangers, feel loved. My prayer this Christmas is that we all try to carry that spirit – kindness towards others in our hearts all year through because I suspect that if we all pitch in, this world will indeed become a better place, too! One of my favorite ways to make others feel loved is to share my love of food. Christmas always brings out the kid in me – Thank you, Lord! – which this year has me thinking of reindeer games thanks to Rudolph! With the hope that adults will cut themselves some slack this year and make some time for old-fashioned fun, here are two recipes filled with flavor and frolic to help you add more enchantment to your holidays and perhaps even a few reindeer games, too! Merry Christmas to you and God bless!

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Beverly Coldren, 92 Retired CNA Sept. 24, 1927 – Dec. 16, 2019

Beverly Joan Coldren, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at 7:18 a.m. at Grace Village, Winona Lake. She was born Sept. 24, 1927, to Omer “Otis” and Beatrice (VanPherson) Coldren. After graduating from Laketon High School, Beverly moved to Lafayette where she was a professional seamstress working out of her home and contracting for large retail stores. Once she moved to Bremen, she became a CNA retiring at the age of 80. No matter what she did, she worked hard at it. Beverly was a very giving person and bought gifts, food, and other items for people. She loved crocheting afghans for all of her children and grandchildren until she could no longer see well enough. She is survived by daughter, Becky (Coldren) Burton, Lafayette; sons, David (Peggy) Julian, Lafayette, Indiana and Randy Julian, Grassy, Missouri; two sisters, Brenda (Larry) Landis, Wabash, Indiana and Barbara Stewart, North Manchester, Indiana; fourteen grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren, and numerous great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, John Julian, two brothers, Bill and Keith Coldren, three sisters, Edna Tracy, Carol Paul, and Betty Smith, and one grandson. Visitaiton and funeral services were Monday, Dec. 23, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling. Pastor Ron Burns will officiate. Burial will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North Manchester. For those who wish to honor the memory of Beverly Joan Coldren, memorial contributions may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

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Lois Roop, 103 Retired teacher May 5, 1916 – Dec. 16, 2019 Lois E. Roop, 103, North Manchester passed away Dec. 16, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Lois was born in Delta, Ohio, on May 5, 1916, to D.G. and Effie (Kintner) Berkebile. Lois graduated from Manchester College in 1938. Lois married G. Frederic Roop on June 1, 1940. Fred passed away on Dec. 21, 2011, after 71 years of marriage. She served as secretary of the Associated Churches Board, Fort Wayne, Indiana and was a former member of the Lincolnshire Church of the Brethren also in Fort Wayne, where she was heavily involved in music programs. She retired in 1978 after 18 years teaching home economics at Concordia Lutheran School, Fort Wayne, and also taught two years at Hollansburg and Union City, Ohio, schools. Lois and Fred loved to travel and once made a trip around the world visiting their children. In their younger years, they spent many summer vacations camping. Her motto in life was, “Never reduce a person to the worst thing they ever did.” The memory of Lois will be remembered by her son Eugene (Delora) Roop, Anderson; two daughters, Patricia (Dan) Burgette, Tetonia, Idaho, and Shirley (John) Mumy, Allendale, Mich.; a foster daughter, Connie (Gregg) Wells, Carlisle, Pa., five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, two sisters and one grandchild. A memorial service for Lois will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. at the Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester and Pastor Kurt Borgmann and Chaplain Laura Stone will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service. For those who wish to honor the memory of Lois Roop, memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Senior Living Community, P.O. Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962 or the Bethany Theological Seminary, 615 National Road West, Richmond, IN 47374. Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Enjoyed painting July 5, 1925 – Dec. 13, 2019

Elizabeth J. Figert, 94, of North Manchester, died at 8:10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born July 5, 1925, in Tillatoba, Miss., to Merion Elijah and Annie Mae (Cook) Jackson. Elizabeth married Paul Figert in Roann, on May 1, 1946; he died Sept. 9, 1999. She was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife. Elizabeth lived most of her life in rural Wabash County. She enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, and painting oil colors. She is survived by three children, Allan Cecil (Judith) Figert of Camino, Calif., Sue (Larry) Figert Kennedy of Indianapolis, and John David (Sherry) Figert of Friendswood, Texas; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Linda Figert who died in 1965, five brothers, and four sisters. There will be no services. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester. The memorial guest book for Elizabeth may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Charma Burton, 75 Enjoyed television Jan. 27, 1944 - Dec. 18, 2019 Charma L. Burton, 75, Wabash, and formerly of North Manchester, died Dec. 18, 2019. She was born Jan. 27, 1944. A memorial service will be at a later date at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

2 charged after alleged theft, chase By The Paper staff Charges are pending against two Marion residents involved in a theft and police chase that resulted in an accident. The two, Al G. Cook, 56, Marion and Sharika L. Moss, 25, Marion, were taken into custody on Dec. 17 following the accident. According to a news release from the Wabash Police Department: A theft report was made on Dec. 17 at 2:19 p.m. at the Wabash Walmart. Responding to the scene was Wabash Police officer Kyle Lafferty. Officers allege that due to the suspect failing to stop at multiple stop signs and traveling at such high speeds, they lost sight of the vehicle. At approximately 2:26 p.m., officers arrived at 150 West and 300 North to find the suspect vehicle had crashed through the guard rail and came to a stop at the bottom of a drainage ditch. The driver and passenger were assisted from the vehicle and transported by Wabash City Fire Department to a local hospital for the injuries sustained in the crash. During this investigation, it was learned that the suspect vehicle had been reported to Marion Police on Dec. 12, 2019 for unauthorized control. Due to the injuries sustained by the driver and passenger, criminal charges will be forwarded to the Wabash County Prosecutor for consideration.

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Police and fire reports Wabash Police Department Citations Dec. 13 Thomas E. Stipes, 29, Wabash, cited for no financial responsibility. Emma P. Holloway, 18, Wabash cited for disregarding an automatic traffic signal. Douglas E. Bennett, 61, Wabash cited for speed. Dec. 14 Cassidy N. Rose, 25, Wabash cited for driving while suspended. Dec. 16 Levi J. Sutton, 24, Wabash cited for unsafe lane movement and operating while intoxicated. Bookings Dec. 13 Nathan W. Grier, 38, Wabash, charged with failure to appear. Joshua A. Miller, 39, Wabash, charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia and unlawful possession of a syringe. Dec. 14 Justin W. Kelly, 42, Wabash, charged with theft and criminal trespass. Jodi L. Brewer, 46, Wabash, charged with domestic battery. Travis J. Vail, 33, Wabash, charged with domestic battery. Dec. 15 Johnathan L. Shaw, 23, LaFontaine, charged with operating while intoxicated. Dec. 17 Michael S. Sadler, 33, Wabash, charged with unlawful possession of a syringe and

public intoxication. Accidents Dec. 13 At 4:01 p.m., a vehicle driven by Thomas E. Sipes, 29, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Kenneth R. Kendall, 74, Urbana on Stitt Street near Miami Street. Dec. 15 At 2:24 a.m., a vehicle driven by Johnathan L. Shaw, 23, LaFontaine ran off the road on State Road 15 South near Maple Street. Dec. 16 At 11:42 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jacqueline L. Price, 51, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Joshua M. Faust, 40, Wabash on State Road 15 North near Harrison Avenue. Wabash County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department Accidents Dec. 14 At 5:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Bryce J. Timmons, 17, LaFontaine collided with a deer on Old 24 Road near Buchanan Street. Dec. 16 At 7:45 a.m., a vehicle driven by Wade A. Vibbert, 24, Danville ran off the road on State Road 13 near County Road 900 North. At 8:15 a.m., a vehicle driven by Angela M. Ogino, 50, Urbana collided with a vehicle driven by Texeira G. Alfred, 51, Wabash on County Road 200 West near Division Road. Dec. 17

At 12:15 a.m., a vehicle driven by Trent L. Townsend, 26, Peru ran off the road on State Road 218. North Manchester Citations Dec. 15 Morgan E. Obanion, 26, Huntington, cited for speed. Dec. 16 Ashley D. King, 19, North Manchester, cited for disregarding a stop sign. Accidents Dec. 12 At 5:10 p.m., vehicles driven by Jack A. Gatchel, 19, Wabash and Benjamin L. Enyeart, 31, North Manchester collided on Meridian Street at State Road 13. Dec. 16 At 9:30 p.m., vehicles driven by Zarcariaous M. Presh Jr., 20, El Paso, Texas, collided with a vehicle driven by Jared D. Gable, 21, North Manchester at Bond Street near Miami Street. Fire Dec. 12 4:14 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. 6:54 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for medical assist. Dec. 13 3:58 a.m., 300 block of Fellowship Drive for medical assist. Dec. 14 8:11 a.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. 2:01 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. Dec. 15

8:12 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. 12:02 p.m., 700 block of East 9th Street for medical assist. 1:15 p.m., 500 block of West 9th Street for medical assist. 7:21 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. Dec. 16 10:33 a.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. Land Transfers Randy J. Showalter and Diana L. Showalter to Stony Shore Farms LLC, quitclaim deed. Beverly Ann Burns to Terry Lee Burns, quitclaim deed. Brian H. Finney and Jennifer R. Finney to State of Indiana, warranty deed. Dixie M. Mercer and Billy R. Mercer to State of Indiana, warranty deed. Dorothy Lundquist to Paula M. Burcroff, warranty deed. Matthew W. McNeeley and Mari E.

McNeeley to Mari E. McNeeley, quitclaim deed. Mari E. McNeeley to Roderick Sizemore, warranty deed. Bradley S. Delong to Jonathon T. Delong, warranty deed. Chris Harnish and Desiree Harnish to Sheryl J. Galligan, warranty deed. Jerry L. Snyder and Mary R. Snyder to Jerry R. Snyder and Mary R. Snyder, quitclaim deed. Jerry L. Snyder and Mary R. Snyder to Snyder Damily Acres LLC, quitclaim deed. R. Steven Rice and Carolyn A. Rice to Thomas E. Rice and Melissa A. Rice, warranty deed. Thomas E. Rice and Melissa A. Rice to Thomas E. Rice and Melissa A. Rice, warranty deed. Thomas E. Rice and Melissa A. Rice to Brian T. Rice, Christopher A. Rice and Thomas E. Rice and Melissa A. Rice Irrevocable Trust, warranty deed.

Thomas E. Rice and Melissa A. Rice to R. Steven Rice and Carolyn A. Rice, warranty deed. R. Steven Rice, Robert Steven Rice, Carolyn A. Rice, and Carolyn Ann Rice to Robert S. Rice and Carolyn A. Rice, warranty deed. Robert S. Rice and Carolyn A. Rice to Cory S. Rice, Jami L. Metzger, and Robert S. Rice and Carolyn A. Rice Irrevocable Trust, warranty deed. Thomas E. Rice to Melissa A. Rice, warranty deed. Thomas E. Rice and Melissa A. Rice to Carolyn A. Rice, warranty deed. Robert Irgang to Dawn M. Webb, warranty deed. Dawn M. Murphey and Dawn M. Webb to Michael A. Houser, warranty deed. Bryan Bruce to Joshua M. Patton, warranty deed. Brandon R. Bugos to Brandon R. Bugos and Amanda J. Bugos, warranty deed.

Ken E. Ahlfeld, Terri L. Francis Ahlfeld and Ken E. Ahlfeld and Terri L. Francis Ahlfeld Family Trust, quitclaim deed. Ronald M. Denton and Deborah M. Denton to Ricky E. Hollingshead, quitclaim deed. David Nordman to Louise J. Nordman, quitclaim deed. Catherine E. Warner, Cynthia M. Hobbs, and Charles W. Warner to Cynthia M. Hobbs, Cathy A. Price and Catherine E. Warner Irrevocable Trust, quitclaim deed. Building Permits For the week of Dec. 15, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Charles and Jennifer Easterday for new home. Gaunt & Son Asphalt for pole building.

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LaFontaine churches plan Chistmas Eve services Christmas Eve service at LaFontaine Christian Church will be at 9 p.m. everyone is welcome to come celebrate the birth of Jesus. Christmas Eve service at LaFontaine United Methodist Church will be held at 7 p.m. everyone is welcome to come celebrate the birth of Jesus. Blessed Merry Christmas everyone! SANTA VISITS LAFONTAINE with children and adults. Lions gave a big thank you to the Sonshine Class and members of the LaFontaine Christian Church for their help with Santa Breakfast. Thank you everyone who attended and brought all the food for the LaFontaine United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Thank y You Santa. LAFONTAINE

LIONS CLUB and Somerset Lions Club met on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. for a Christmas Dinner and hosted District Governor Mary Klempay. A much enjoyed meal and time was enjoyed by 7 Lions from Somerset and 9 Lions and 4 guest from LaFontaine Lions. LAFONTAINE LITERARY CLUB met at the Hostess House in Marion for

their Christmas Luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 12. President Ethel Eib welcomes everyone and read a poem by Lisa O. Engelhardt called Our Savior, Light of the World. Pastor Susan Shambaugh gave the blessing for the meal. After the meal Pastor Susan read the Christmas Story. Then Ethel asks anyone who would like to tell a Christmas story from their life. There were many enjoyable and blessed memoriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; were shared by everyone in attendants. Since this is the 100 anniversary of the club, Ethel asked members if they could guess of some of the games that people played back then. This was very interesting that several of the games they had played as a child and some of the

games they had not heard of. Karen Stouffer won the door prize that was a Christmas center piece made and donated by Berti Huffschmidt. All members in attendance receive a gift bag that contains homemade candy and yo-yo ornament made by Ethel. In closing Ethel read a poem titled A Christmas Blessing by Emily Mattews. Then she wished everyone a Blessed Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Next meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 2 p.m. at the Troyer Library, hosted by Ethel Eib and program by Linda Kuester. If you would like to see what this club is about you are welcome to come and visit them. (continued on page 2B)

Santa Claus is holding one of the 60 children who attended the Santa Breakfast, Photo provided

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LaFontaine news VETERANS met in the Lion’s Room at the LaFontaine Community with 19 veterans attending with Tim Roberts, former sheriff of Wabash County. Veterans plan on meeting on Jan. 10, at 9 a.m. at the same place. Thank you to Lion Ethel Eib for

providing the snack and homemade candy. Veterans wish everyone a Very Blessed Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. GRANT CREEK MERCANTILE located at 14 W Branson St., LaFontaine will be open Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays 10-1 thru the end of

December. The shop carries quilting fabrics, punch needle and cross stitch supplies, wool, and primitives. OUR CONDOLENCE to family and friends of Ralph Glover. WORDS OF WISDOM “Encouragement goes

Merry Christmas To All This Holiday Season!

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...continued from Page 1B a long way and creates a positive feedback loop. Sometimes, it’s not easy is it? Some days are harder than others. Be Kind to yourself. Stop and say thank you, out loud, to yourself. You’re doing really well.” Jo James. Make your Monday’s Matter:

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Discover the Secret... HAPPY BIRTHDAY Stan Cox Dec. 19, Ed Harrison Dec. 20, Zeb Herring Dec. 21, Susan Worster Dec. 22, Barbara Swain Dec. 23, Wade Guisewhite Dec. 24, Kevin Kidwell, Jane Ridgeway, Valerie Law, Brent Wente, Dec. 25 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Clarence and Diana McNeeley Dec. 20, Brad and Missy Wright Dec. 22, SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940. These can be any club news, family, birthdays, anniversaries.

MU to host Pharmacy Camp From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Those who will be high school juniors or seniors in the fall of 2020 who are considering pharmacy as a career are invited to attend Manchester University Pharmacy Camp from July 7 to 10. Campers will do hands-on pharmacy activities, attend a mini lecture series, take part in teambuilding exercises and visit settings where pharmacists work. Pharmacy profes-

sionals from Manchester will share how the profession fits into the broader field of health care and offer advice about preparing for a pre-pharmacy program in college. Sessions will be on both the North Manchester and Fort Wayne campuses of Manchester University. Overnight accommodations will be in North Manchester, and travel between campuses is provided. To register, go to www.manchester.e du/pharmacycamp. The deadline to register is May 1. To be eligible, a student must have a 3.0 high school GPA at the time of application. The cost is $200, which includes staying in a college residence hall, a camp Tshirt and social events, including a Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball game. Those attending Pharmacy Camp as rising high school seniors are eligible for a Manchester University undergraduate Visit Scholarship, which awards $500 annually. For questions regarding the camp, email pharmacy@ma nchester.edu. The camp is sponsored in part by Parkview Health.

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This is the time of year that children of all ages are looking for that special toy. To the very young at heart, they want the toy to be delivered by Santa. To the older ones at heart, it could have just been purchased, whether the toy is new or from yesteryear. You might find it at the department store or in an antique shop. This is a toy that you once had as a little girl or boy. A toy which you really liked and loved. One that brought you joy. For young girls that toy might have been a baby doll, Barbie doll or maybe a rocking horse. For the young boys, the toy could have been a toy truck or a bag of plastic army men. Now that you are older and you just happen to find that special toy you had when you were a youngster, it brings back memories of how you played with

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it and how happy it made you. Remember this is the time of year for giving, not just a toy to a small child and watch his or her face glow with happiness, but to give something to those who are less fortunate. You never know. You may have shown the hand of kindness and in wanting to help you may have given a toy to a child that he or she will remember for the rest of their lives and when they get older they will

remember the act of kindness and they might find that same toy years later in a dusty old antique shop and remind them, they too can give. I believe without a doubt in my mind that that little toy they just found will bring back memories of how happy that special toy made them feel. So I’m wishing everyone to have a Safe and Happy Holidays and to keep looking for that special toy. There is one out there and you never know how it will make you feel until you find it. ECHO RACING: 200 MPR in HO Scale and coming fast. This activity is for all kids ages 7-18 in and around the Urbana area. The races will start on January 11, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Urbana Lion/Community Building. ECHO Track Officials

Michael, Bonita and Matt say they can handle up to 32 kids for this activity and that there will be Drag Racing just like the real NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) . There will be refreshments at break time before final races begin. This activity is sponsored by The Urbana Lions Club and there is no cost to kids or parents. The only thing it will cost parents is a little time. Come on down this January and check us out. Invite your young friends for some friendly competition. We hold races in 2 different Classes, A-Class ages 12-18. BClass ages 7- 11. Information call 260774-3665 Urbana Yoke Parish Christmas Eve service will be at 9 p.m. Please notice the time change. Wildcat Pride: Austin Miller was caught by Mrs. Dale

for helping another student up after falling down during a kickball game. Makenzie Muker was caught by Mrs. Shafer for helping clean up posters in the classroom. Remember to Work Hard and Dream Big. Upcoming Dates: Dec. 23 – Jan. 3 Christmas Break. Jan. 6 School resumes. Breakfast Bunch: On Dec. 18 this bunch met at Bob Evan’s Restaurant. This takes place every Wednesday at 7:30. They have breakfast and while they are eating they discuss various subjects. Everyone and anyone can join them. Come on down and join the (continued on page 4B)

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The Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club met on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Town Hall. President Rick Morris called the meeting to order and led the members in

the pledge to the American flag. The minutes from the November meeting were read and approved as read. The treasurer’s report was read and

approved as read with no changes in either the checking or savings accounts from last month. In old business, Valerie Wilcox and Sandy Morris report-

ed that selling concessions at the remotecontrol racing event Nov. 30 was a success. There was a good turn-out of participants for the event and by day’s end, most everything was sold out. The club looks forward to serving concessions at future races. In new business, it was reported that Donna Harman made arrangements for Santa to be present at the Roann library during their annual Open House on Dec. 7. Treat bags were also made available for each child that visited Santa courtesy of the Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club. Next item of new business was that on Tuesday, Dec. 10, and Wednesday, Dec. 11, members would decorate the flag pole at the log cabin as a Christmas tree and hang Christmas

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lights on the Town Hall. Both activities started at 1pm. Next meeting will be Jan. 9, 2020. Dinner meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. and held at The Little Cathedral. PASTOR ROB MACE of The Roann First Brethren Church will continue his series on God’s promise of a sign (Messiah) on Dec. 29. Sunday worship starts at 10:00 a.m. and is located at 240 W. Allen in Roann. Everyone is welcome and a very Merry

Christmas to all! THE ROANN UNITED Methodist Church will continue their tradition of having a Christmas Eve Candle Light service, starting at 110 p.m. They are located at the corner of Adams and Arnold. Pastor Wayne’s sermon for Dec. 29 will be from Matthew 2:112 titled “Still Need Jesus.” Mr. & Mrs. Harlow Stephenson will be greeters and Doug Bogert is worship leader. The pianist and organist will be Connie Doud. They will be celebrating Dec.’s birthdays. Worship service starts at 9 a.m. and Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. PLEASE PUT REX RENZ who had transplants on your prayer list. Pray for Rex and his family. CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Dec. 26 – Mr. & Mrs.

Mike Morris; Dec. 27 – Mr. & Mrs. Philip C. Draper. CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 26 – Caleb Coffman, James Kendall, Chris Kerr and Steve Deniston; Dec. 27 – Joe Krom and Steve Coffman; Dec. 28 – Josh Montel, Matthew Powell, James Pell, Joanne Wagner and Kitty Jo Moyer; Dec. 29 – Deanna Spears; Dec. 30 – Boden McWhirt; Dec. 31 – Rachael McWhirt, Dottie Blackburn and Matt Van Buskirk. I CAN BE reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist church on Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Also, by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. to appear in the next weeks paper.

Urbana news ...continued from Page 3B fun. Those attending were: Carol Layne, Helen Dawes, Peggy Dilling , Pat McNabney, Eileen Weck, Tom and Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer. Thanks to Helen Dawes for the cookies celebrating her birthday on December 16. The next meeting of the Breakfast Bunch will be January 8, 2020 since Christmas and

New Years Day both fall on Wednesday. Share the Warmth month at the Lighthouse Mission. They are asking for donations of hats, scarves, mittens-gloves and socks (new or used). As always there is a need for peanut butter (1832 oz.) and jelly (18-32 oz.) Prayer Concerns: Doris Mattern, John and Judy Eltzroth, Ike Binkerd is in Millers North, Lowell Karns is in Wellbrooke of Wabash, Kristina Gamsby is having back surgery, Bonita Snell, Theda Stein, Alma DeVore, Naomi Cunningham, Jane Winebrenner, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Duane and Esther Wagner, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim Hartley, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and her daughter Jackie, Jeff Warnock, Joan Trusner, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney and our Nation and Military Personnel.

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Reservoirs plan various events “First Day Hike” to take place at Salamonie Lake on Wednesday, Jan. 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet at the Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center to start the first day of the year with a bit of fresh air to Hike the Tree Trail. Mississinewa Lake will have their “First Day Hike” on Wednesday, Jan 1 from 5:30—6:30 p.m. Meet at Moswa Trailhead at Bostwick Pond for a one hour hike. At the end of the hike you will return back at Bostwick Shelter for S’mores. Seniors 50 and over are invited to attend the Monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. The program “Everglades of the North” will be presented on Monday, Jan. 6. Documentary will reveal the diverse ecology, illustrate the astonishing history, and explores the controversial saga of the Grand Kankakee Marsh. You will learn how this marshland of nearly a million acres was almost completely destroyed but is now being slowly and partially restored. A main dish of potato soup will be provided. Attendees should plan to bring a side dish to share, a bever-

age and their own table service. A $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish will be accepted. To register or for more information call the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127. The event “Sunrise Eagle Watch” will take place on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 6:30—10 a.m. at Mississinewa Lake. At 6:30 a.m. meet at Mississinewa’s Miami SRA Boat

Ramp then caravan to Indiana’s largest documented Bald Eagle Winter Roost to watch the birds take morning flight. At 9 a.m. you will return to the Mississinewa office for a breakfast (donations accepted). There will be live birds of Prey visiting with the diners. There is a small amount of walking involved. Accessible parking available and should be noted at registration. Advance registration is requested and can be accomplished by calling Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area,

WABASH COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE The Wabash County Emergency Planning Committee will hold its meetings for the year 2019 at 2:00 PM local time at the Wabash County Emergency Management Agency Office on the following dates: January 08, 2020, April 08, 2020, July 08, 2020 and October 14, 2020 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 Agency, 1 W Hill Street, Suite LL02, Wabash County Courthouse, Wabash, IN 46992. All information filed by covered SARA Title III 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 these offices, and the Committee may charge a fee for copying. For further information on these matters, please contact Keith Walters, Chairman, at (260) 563-3181. Keith Walters, Chairman Wabash County LEPC

and Quabache State Park. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. The Salamonie

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HEARING NOTICE FOR UNSAFE BUILDING Date 12/13/19 Brandon Miller 244 E. Hill St. Wabash, IN 46992

The Wabash River Defenders will host its second annual Polar Paddle at 10:30 a.m. New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2020. Those wanting to participate should arrive at Hanging Rock at 10:30 a.m. sharp. Participants will leave Hanging Rock and paddle to Lagro. For more information about the Polar Paddle, call 260-503-9880, or 260-330-4676.

HEARING NOTICE FOR UNSAFE BUILDING Date 12/13/19 New Hanna LLC 150 West Market St. Wabash, IN 46992 Todd and Melisa Corrnett 536 Railroad St. Wabash, IN 46992 RE: ORDER TO REMOVE and/or REPAIR: 536 Railroad St. Wabash, IN 46992

RE: ORDER TO REMOVE and/or REPAIR: 244 E. Hill St. Wabash, IN 46992 Legal Description: The following described real estate situated in Wabash County, State of Indiana: All of Lot Number Twenty-four (24) in the Eastern Addition to the Town (now City) of Wabash, except a strip thirty (30) feet wide of equal width off the west side of said lot. Also: The west half of a vacated alley along the east side of said Lot Number Twenty-four (24) in the Eastern Addition to the City of Wabash.

Legal Description: The following described real estate situated in Wabash County, State of Indiana: The East Half of that part of Out Lot #17 in Ewing and Hanna's Addition to the town (now City) of Wabash, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point 142 feet west and 145 feet south 5.5 degrees east of the northeast corner of said outlot; thence west parallel with the north line of said outlot, 105 feet thence south 5.5 degrees east to the north line of the right of way of the Wabash railroad; thence in an easterly direction along the north line of said railroad to a point 142 feet west of the east line of said outlot thence north 5.5 degrees west to the place of beginning.

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Parcel: 85-14-40-402-022.000-009

As the Enforcement Authority for the City of Wabash, Indiana, you are hereby advised of the following:

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that your building(s), and structure(s) located at 244 E. Hill St., Wabash, IN 46992, has/have been declared, by this office, to be unsafe requiring their removal, there is not running water or sewage, no electrical meter on this structure, the structure is not weather tight, foundation is in disrepair, holes in facia, roof needs repaired, trash and construction material scattered around property, Chimney needs repaired, therefore, this structure is unfit for human habitation.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that your building(s), and structure(s) located at 536 Railroad St., Wabash, IN 46992, has/have been declared, by this office, to be unsafe requiring their removal, there is not running water or sewage, no electrical meter on this structure, the structure is not weather tight, foundation is in disrepair, holes in facia, roof needs repaired, trash and construction material scattered around property, Chimney needs repaired, therefore, this structure is unfit for human habitation.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDIANA CODE 36-7-9-7, YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT a hearing on this declaration of Unsafe Building has been scheduled before the Board of Public Works and Safety ("Hearing Authority"), Wabash City Hall, 202 W. Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, at 4:00 p.m., 1/16/20.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you, along with any other person or entity holding a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises, are entitled to appear at the above scheduled hearing, with or without legal counsel, present evidence, cross examine opposing witnesses, and present arguments.

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Richvalley UMW met in December for its Christmas Brunch at Cindi Price’s decorated home with Deanna Unger and Pam Smith assisting. Price gave the meal blessing and then served a delicious brunch. To open the meeting, members repeated the UMW Purpose followed by UMW President Amy Lauer giving devotions about the apple. Roll call was answered by 13 members as well as a guest, Jane Cole, who told a favorite Christmas story. Minutes were read and accepted, followed by treasurer Vickie Thrush giving the financial report with the pledge being paid and a generous amount being sent for the thanks offering to Northwest UMW District. Money was sent to: Christmas Spirit, L.I.F.E. Center, Lighthouse Mission Store, Hands of Hope, New Beginnings, U.M. Children’s Home, Hamilton Grove Foundation, Midwest Distribution Center, Bashor Home, Helping Hands, and Ken Vance. F.I.S.H Food Pantry was added. Members signed up to be lesson givers and hostesses for 2020. Some pieces of Richvalley history were received from Joyce and Dave Mills. Members were reminded to send a former member cards this month. Patty Sausaman and Amy Lauer assembled several items in handmade bags, which were made by Patty, for Serena’s Worthy of Love Mission. Price led several games about Christmas carols, singing and holiday readings. Carolyn Maxwell gave the closing devotion with humor, scripture, and the and the gift of the Christ child. The meeting was closed with a prayer from Shepherd Bill. No meetings are scheduled for January or February. The next meeting will be on March 4, 2020.

Lagro news room, the Salamonie Raptor Center featuring live birds of prey. LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. DECEMBER BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Melvin Harrell, Dec. 4; Brad Frieden and Briona Strickler, Dec. 10; Ben Speicher, Dec. 19; Noell Gottschalk, Dec. 25; Kristina Burns, Dec. 30. Happy birthday to all! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBER TO: Bill and Sharon Miller, Dec. 24; Doug and Barbara Chopson, Dec. 26. Congratulations everyone!

THE LAGRO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH invites the public to join them for worship services. The church is located at 1100 Main Street in Lagro. Worship services, with Pastor Rick Borgman, begins at 9 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages following at 10 a.m. Kids Klub is held at the church each Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. Just a reminder, if MSD schools are closed for either a scheduled day off or due to weather, Kids Klub will not be held. ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to

...continued from Page 5B attend services. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m. SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH usually conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro. THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. The church is located at

1975 Vernon Street, Wabash. Bible Study Night will be every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please call Roxane at 260-571-7686 for more information. THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards. A THOUGHT TO PONDER: “Too great a degree of importance is placed on victory alone. If you can

react the same way to winning or to losing, that’s a big accomplishment. Yes, the glory of winning is often worth the price one pays for it, like working hard and trying to be your best. Yet, there is no disgrace in defeat. The process of improving should be the focus, not the end result. If the process is in order, then the end result will take care of itself. Champions are born in the labor of defeat. The moment of victory is much too short to live for that alone and nothing else. Learn to

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Struggles at the recycling center Dear Editor: As we near the end of 2019, the value of recyclable materials remains unstable. Small programs such as Wabash County Solid Waste Management District’s Drop Site recycling program struggle to meet the demands of recyclers. Contamination continues to be a mountainous problem. I have mentioned this before but at the risk of sounding redundant will say it again. We must be diligent in keeping our recyclables as contamination free as possible. The first step toward rectifying this problem is to understand what constitutes a contaminant. Firstly, and basically, a contaminant is anything that is not accepted

in our local program. Even if it is recyclable it is contamination if we cannot accept in our local program. Our program is set up to meet the needs of recyclers who are in a relatively short distance from our county. This saves on transportation fees and other cost related to managing our program. It is imperative for

us to give those recyclers exactly what they can market. There are print outs, signage, large stickers on the side of each bin, and phone numbers along with Facebook and a web site to assist residents with recognizing contaminants and to educate on which products are accepted in our local program. Remember just because an item is

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Absolutely no plastic bags or Styrofoam Aluminum and steel – Please be certain that they are debris free – rinse debris from all cans including pet food cans. Remove paper labels from cans, separate metal lids from glass jars. I have had some residents call me out on what or how much contamination is acceptable. None! No amount of contamination is acceptable. If you went to the bank to withdraw your money and the teller told you that there may be sheets of paper instead of money because a certain percentage is acceptable, you would be outraged! No way on earth would you accept this! Likewise, the end users of our recyclables will not accept a substandard product thus rendering our recyclables useless. Typically, they are landfill bound. Remember!

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respect of keeping their property clean. Abuse of this site could lead to removal of the recycling bins and thus make recycling a hardship for our northern Wabash County residents. One final word, most of us who recycle do it for the right reason: to preserve and protect our environment. The Wabash County Solid Waste Management District develops these programs with just that in mind. We the people create & enforce laws, policies and basic rules that determine the beauty & health of our environment. Everyone deserves to breathe clean air, drink clean water & live in a healthy environment. Please join us in our efforts to keep our communities clean and healthy for generations to come. — Jen Rankin, Wabash County Solid Waste Management District

Smoking ban rejection is very disappointing Dear Editor: Because the negative health effects of secondhand smoke exposure are well documented, one of the most important steps a community can take to improve the health of its residents is to create more smoke-free places. We are disappointed that our communi-

ty leaders missed an opportunity to make Wabash a healthier place to live, work and play. Smoke-free communities are the new normal and Wabash would be in good company joining cities across the state of Indiana and the country that have taken the important step towards protecting all residents and visitors from toxic secondhand smoke. We need to remember that more than 80 percent of the population in Wabash/Wabash County are smokefree. — Daniel Gray, Director, Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition

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Family appreciates support it received Dear Editor: On behalf of the Hipsher family, we would like to thank the staff at Bickford Assisted Living facility for the tremendous care they provided for Sondra/Mom. We sincerely appreciate the individualized care, compassion and love they poured out on our family. They helped make the end of this journey less difficult as they provided dignity and grace every step of the way. — The Jerry Hipsher family

How to submit letters The editorial staff of The Paper invites readers to submit letters to the editor on timely issues. To ensure fairness to everyone, we have established the following guidelines: Mailed and faxed letters must be signed. All submissions, including by email, must include an address and daytime telephone number for verification. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for length, content and readability. Also, per the editor’s judgment, personal attacks, inflammatory statements and legally objectionable material will not be printed. Personal attacks against individuals or businesses will not be printed. The editor must also limit readers to submitting a maximum of two letters per month, regardless of whether previous letters have been published, due to space allotments in each weekly issue. Please try limit all letters to 500 words or less. Letters may be hand carried to The Paper office, 606 N. State Road 13, Wabash. They also may be mailed to The Paper of Wabash County, PO Box 603, Wabash, IN. Letters may be faxed to 260-563-2863.

Red Cross blood drive was a success Dear Editor: We want to express our sincere thanks to all who made our Dec. 12 blood drive, held at Manchester Church of the Brethren, a good success. Everything went well and we reached our goal of 46-53 units by receiving 46 units. Congratulations to the following donors who received door prizes: Jessica Diaz, Clyde Hollars, Nell Brovont, Dave Teel, Jeffery Trachsel, Craig Walters, Teresa Migliorini, Daniel Croner, Mike Carrothers, Marlin Fingerle, Jake Shepherd, Nelda Driver, Wilmer Metzger, Chester Flora, Kathleen FryMiller, Shannon Cook, Peggy Davis, Christina Ortiz, Gloria Flick, Bob Sklar. Also, Zach Erbaugh, Stan

Noffsinger, Kent Dyson, Trever Schuler, Erica Ortiz, Cheri Rieman, Kayla Johnston, Anthony Ferrell, Greg McLain, Julia Baxter, Gerald Metzger, Michele Brandenburg, Al Schlitt, Alison Schlemmer, Hanna Schlemmer, Jordan Castillo, Steve Johnston, Eileen Meyer-Sklar, Kyle Metzger, Jessica Metzger, Fay Starr. We had two new donors, Cable Flick and Hanna Schlemmer. Two donors reached goals, Marlin Fingerle for eight gallons, and Christine Ortiz for three gallons. We give a very special thank you to the following retail merchants who so gener-

ously donated items for the above drawing: NewMarket, Cottage Creations, El Mezquite, Mr. Dave’s, Victory Bookstore, Dairy Queen, Nordmann’s Nook, Designs at the Cabin, Sheer Obsession, Rhinestone & Roses, Pizza Hut, Manchester Farm Center, Grand’s Ice Cream, Fran Stapleton, Eel River Outdoor Power, Strauss & Peabody Aquatic & Fitness Center, Friermood Tire, Frantz Lumber Co., Riverbridge Electric. Also, Anthony Chiropractic, Midwest Eye Consultants, North Manchester NewsJournal, Main View, Shepherd’s Chevrolet, Huck’s, Beacon Credit Union, Standard Auto Parts, The Hardware, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Crossroads Bank,

First Financial Bank, The Service Station, Super Carwash, Webb’s Family Pharmacy, BIT Computers, Manchester Rental, Modern Impressions, Manchester Family Chiropractic, Geometer Landscaping,

Manchester Trading Post, Goodfella’s Pizza, Booker’s Auto Detailing. We also wish to thank all of the volunteers and the Manchester Church of the Brethren for their continued support. The next blood

drive will be at the same location on Feb. 6, 2020, so please mark your calendar to join us to give the gift of life. On behalf of the American Red Cross, we again say, “Thank you.’’ — Donna Renicker, North Manchester

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Enduring legacy of Lew Wallace’s Ben-Hur Ray E. Boomhower In an 1887 letter to his wife, Susan,

famed author Lew Wallace told her that he looked to her and his bestselling novel “Ben-Hur: A Tale of

the Christ” “to keep me unforgotten after the end of life.” Susan did all she could to honor her

husband’s wishes. With the help of Mary Hannah Krout, a Crawfordsville writer, she completed Wallace’s unfinished autobiography and saw it through to publication. Susan had to use letters and other material to cover her husband’s life from the retreat at the Civil War Battle of Monocacy in 1864 to his death in 1905. Although Lew Wallace had been

famous enough to have several schools named in his honor in Indiana, his memory endures today thanks to Ben-Hur, a book that has never been out of print. The novel’s popularity has been helped through the years by stage and film productions. While he was still alive, Wallace received many requests to turn his bestselling

work into a play. He resisted such attempts, however, fearing that no production could accurately portray Jesus Christ or the exciting chariot race. In 1899 Wallace reached an agreement with Marc Klaw and Abraham Erlanger, owners of a theatrical syndicate, to turn his novel into a play. The men agreed that Christ would not be played by an actor but represented by a beam of light. The question of how to hold a chariot race on stage was solved by having horses run on treadmills built into the floor while the scenery moved behind them. Seeing the elaborate sets constructed for the stage version of his novel moved Wallace to exclaim, “My God! Did I set all of this in motion?” The play opened on November 29, 1899, at the Broadway Theater in New York City. Although the play received mixed reviews, audiences were thrilled and filled seats for every

performance. In addition to its successful run on Broadway, the play traveled throughout the country and in Europe and Australia as well. People who had never before been to the theater—especially those with strong religious beliefs who had viewed such productions as wicked— flocked to see BenHur. By the time of its last performance in 1921, an estimated twenty million people had seen the play. “Ben-Hur”seemed like the perfect match for America’s newest craze in the early twentieth century— motion pictures. Spurred on by such inventors as America’s Thomas Edison and France’s Auguste and Louis Lumière, motion pictures, or movies, had become a popular form of entertainment by the early 1900s. In 1907, a company called Kalem produced a short film based on Ben-Hur. The company, however, had not received permission for the film from either the book’s publishers or Wallace’s family. Upon learning of the film, Wallace’s son, Henry, joined by Harper and Brothers and Klaw and Erlanger, sued Kalem for violating the book’s copyright. The case went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1911, the court ruled in favor of Wallace and ordered Kalem to pay $25,000 in damages plus expenses. The case set a precedent for future filmmakers who wanted to turn books into feature films. The Kalem incident may have soured Henry Wallace’s view of movies. Although he received offers to sell the rights to his father’s work for films, he refused. “I will oppose in every way possible all attempts to produce any of General Wallace’s works in moving pictures,” he said. “The reason is because the average moving picture shows are wretched exhibitions utterly unworthy of dignified consideration.” Henry’s opinion on the film industry changed in 1915 after seeing D. W. Griffith’s continued on page 16B

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Lew Wallace’s Ben-Hur The Birth of a Nation. The threehour-long silent film thrilled audiences with its elaborate story and dramatic depiction of America following the Civil War. At first, Henry sought $1 million for the rights to film BenHur. He finally reached an agreement with Erlanger for an impressive $600,000. The right to film the book was obtained by the Hollywood film company Metro-Goldwyn-

Mayer. Although filming on the movie started in Italy, skyrocketing costs caused MGM to move the picture to California. The film stars Ramón Novarro as “Ben-Hur”and Francis X. Bushman as Messala. Thousands of extras were used in the film, including such Hollywood stars of the time as Lillian Gish, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and Harold Lloyd. The movie ended up costing MGM $3.9

million, making it the most expensive silent film in history. The film opened to glowing reviews on December 30, 1925, at the George M. Cohan Theater in New York City. Audiences were thrilled by the movie, especially the ship fight between the Romans and the pirates (actually filmed on the sea near Livorno, Italy) and the dramatic chariot race involving “Ben-Hur”and Messala. Approximately forty

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those screaming extras over the finish line was as thrilling as anything I’ve done in pictures,” said Heston. He called the chariot race “arguably the best action scene ever filmed.” In this case, none of the stuntmen or horses received serious injuries during the race. By the time he finished filming on January 7, 1959, Wyler had shot one million feet of film and spent $15 million, the most expensive movie ever made at that point. MGM had used its money wisely. ““Ben-Hur”turned out to be all we hoped for,” said Heston. The nearly four-hour movie premiered to glowing reviews from most critics on November 18, 1959, at the Lowe’s State Theatre in New York City. The film went on to earn more than $40 million. At the 1960 Academy Award ceremony, “BenHur”became the first film to win eleven Academy Awards, a mark later matched by the 1998 movie Titanic. Heston won the Oscar for Best Actor, and Wyler captured the statuette for Best Director. Over the years, the 1959 “Ben-Hur”has continued to thrill and inspire viewers.