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Daisy is learning to lead others

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Daisy ambles across the waiting room of Midwest Eye Consultants. An ornament on the office Christmas tree catches her attention and she stops and stares at it.

Her handler, Dr. Lindsey Culver, is next to her, making sure puppy curiosity doesn’t get the best of Daisy, or the tree.

Dr. Culver and her family are raising Daisy, a Black Lab, to one day be a leader dog. They are working with Leader Dogs for the Blind, a group that, according to its mission statement, seeks to empower “people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel.”

“I first heard of the organization after Midwest Eye made this our company wide cause,” she said.

“The more I learned, the more I loved the idea; it really stuck with me.

“I thought this is something I could do, and something that my family could do together. It’s awesome that Leader Dogs for the Blind can provide these amazing animals to their clients at no charge. They even provide for their travel to the campus and training. This makes sure anyone who needs the service animal will get one without any financial troubles.”

Before making the commitment, Dr. Culver did research through the Leader Dog website.

Next came a quiz and an application. After it was approved, she was provided with the name of a puppy counselor.

“This is someone I can contact with any questions or issues that come up over the next year,” she explained. “We also get together once a month with other puppy raisers. The counselor organizes this at various public places.”

One meeting site, she noted, was at Glenbrook Mall in Fort Wayne. A future site will be a restaurant.

Because Daisy is a Leader Dog in training, she doesn’t yet have the rights to enter public places granted to service dogs.

“Planning ahead and asking permission before she is with me has been the most difficult,” Dr. Culver said. “Some places around town have been so accepting already and given us permission. Others have declined, which is their right. I’m hoping to raise awareness so more places will allow Daisy to enter. Socialization is such an important part of her training.

“We like to take her out as often as we can. We’ve already taken her out several places. This is so important to her success.”

The Culvers will raise Daisy for about one year, returning her to the Leader Dog organization when she is 14 months old.

After that, she will spend four to six months at the group’s campus for more intense training. She will then be placed with a client, and they will then spend time at the campus training together before she is allowed to go home with them.

There are currently 89 guide dog clients from Leader Dog in Indiana, the second highest number in the nation for a state.

After all the training, Dr. Culver noted, Daisy isn’t guaranteed to become a Leader Dog for the Blind. “(Daisy) could end up career changed into something else,” she said. “She could different training exercise listed in the Manuel. We keep be chosen to be a service animal in another area, bred them short so it’s not overwhelming to Daisy and sets her for future Leader Dog puppies, or may not be chosen for up for success.” anything.

Dr. Culver’s husband, Nathan, and daughters Hadley “If she isn’t chosen for something else, we would have and Beckett have taken to Daisy quickly, especially the the option to keep her. As much as we lover her already, two girls. we hope this doesn’t happen. We want her to be success“They love to get her meals ready, help with training ful.” and help take her out for walks,” she said.

As with any puppy, the Culvers are developing a rouBut, children will be children, and the two girls and the tine for Daisy. puppy at times get over excited.

“Besides the normal feeding and taking the puppy “When Daisy gets too playful and rambunctious, or my outside, we do several short training sessions throughgirls do, I have them take a break from each other. Some out the day,” Dr. Culver said “These are typically five of that is that she’s just a puppy right now and will minutes or less each. This is when we do some of the become calmer with age.”

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Daisy (above) poses with Dr. Lindsey (left photo, from left), Hadley and Beckett Culver. Photos provided

Nathan also has been a big help with Daisy.

“I knew if he wasn’t on board, there was no way this was going to work,” Dr. Culver said. “He does just as much, if not more, than any of us.”

The girls even helped with naming the puppy.

“We ran through a lot of princess names first, but settled on Daisy, like Daisy Duck,” Dr. Culver said.

The family knows that later this year, Daisy will be leaving the family and that, she said, was her husband’s biggest reservation into the matter.

“He knows that there’s going to an attachment there,” she said. “I know it’s going to be hard because she’s going to be part of our family for a year. But I made that really clear to my daughters, that this is a project that we’re doing for somebody else.”

And her husband added a little something special for the girls to possibly make that separation a little more bearable.

“Nathan told them maybe if they do a good job that they can get a puppy that maybe they can keep,” she said. “So, I think that’s helping them along. I think that was a group effort there, so now they’re working on me.”

When Daisy is returned to the Leader Dogs for the Blind, the family can visit her with the client with whom she is placed.

And, Dr. Culver added, once Daisy is 9 or 10 months old, the family can apply to get another puppy. However, she said, the family is waiting before making that decision to see how this venture goes.

Midwest Eye has been a partner with Leader Dogs for the Blind since 2017.

“We have noticed recently we are getting more applications from Indiana and it rises every year,” according to Patrick Blake, corporate relations manager for Leader Dogs for the Blind. “We believe it has everything to do with our partnership with Midwest Eye.”

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Host families sought for Japanese exchange program Officials from Wabash High School are now accepting applications for Wabash City Schools students and families to be involved in the Japanese exchange opportunity coming this spring and summer.

Participation will involve hosting two Japanese students from Yamate Gukuin Jr.-Sr. High School located on the outskirts of Yokohama, Japan. Japanese students will

be at Wabash High School from April 10-24.

Students hosting the families then have the opportunity to travel to Japan from July 17 to Aug. 1, during the 2020 Summer Olympics and stay with the students they hosted.

To help offset the cost of travel to Japan, there will be fundraising and scholarships available.

For students and families

interested, there will be an informational meeting on Monday, Jan. 27 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Wabash High School.

For more information please contact Principal Kyle Wieland at 260-563-4131 or by email at wielandk@apaches.k12.in.us, or Sarah Delgadillo at 260-7404262 or by email at delgadillos@apaches.k12.in.us.

Students from Yamate Gukuin Jr.-Sr. High School pose with students from Wabash High School during their visit here in the 2018-19 school year. Photo provided

2 local teachers to take part in BEE program

Officials from Wabash City Schools have announced that through support from the Community Foundation of Wabash County, two Wabash County teachers are able to participate in a Bilateral Educator Exchange (BEE) Program with Brazil.

On Jan. 29, Mark Nevil from Wabash High School and Tammy Farlow from Southwood High School will welcome Odilnei Vieira and Denise Stroschรถn, both teachers from the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The Brazilian teachers will spend two weeks observing in classrooms, sharing their culture and language, visiting businesses and shops in Northeast Indiana.

In July, Nevil and Farlow will travel to Rio Grande do Sul for the second part of this exchange. They will spend two weeks with their partner teachers and return with new, fresh ideas for their classrooms.

For more information on this program, contact Sarah Delgadillo, at delgadillos@apaches.k12.in.us.

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Dillon elected Wabash City Council president

First Church of God pastor to be honored on anniversary Officials and members of the Wabash First Church of God are celebrating and honoring their pastor, Robert Rensberger, as he has recently celebrated his 15-year pastoral anniversary at the church.

He will be honored on Jan. 26 during the 10:30 a.m. worship service, with Pastor David Phillips as the guest speaker.

Following the service, a lunch at a local eatery will further celebrate Pastor Rensberger and his family and their dedication.

Rensberger was born in Warsaw and grew up in Nappanee.

He graduated from high school in 1987 and entered the Air Force shortly after.

He served four years

of active duty and one year in the Air force Reserves at Grissom Air Force Base.

During his active duty, he spent two years at BentwatersWoodbridge AFB in East Anglia, England, and a year and a half at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tuscon, Ariz., as an aircraft mechanic working on A-10a Thunderbolt II aircraft. Occasionally his military experiences become integrated as interesting illustrations in his sermons.

After leaving the Air Force, Rensberger worked as an autotruck mechanic in his father’s business in Nappanee.

During that time his pastor’s wife gave him the name and phone number of

Sherlyn Adcock, who would become his wife. After talking a few times on the phone, they first met in person at the Northern Indiana Church of God Campmeeting at Yellow Creek Lake in August of 1993. A year later, he proposed to her on the stage during the Thursday night worship service of the campmeeting. Since that was in front of about four hundred people, he was very confident she would say yes.

They were married in the tabernacle the following year on Aug. 12, 1995, again during the Northern Indian Church of God Campmeeting. They have two grown children, a daughter,

Michal, who works in a bakery in Indianapolis, and a son Tim, who is working as a plumbing apprentice in Cincinnati, Ohio.

While preparing for the pastoral ministry, Rensberger worked at Cutting Edge Machine and Tool in New Paris as a CNC programmer, setup person, and operator.

He was ordained in 2003, by the Church of God with headquarters in Anderson.

Since moving to Wabash, the Rensbergers have been very active in the community as well as the church.

Pastor Robb volunteers in the Alternative School program for the Wabash City Schools, as a chaplain at

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com ROBERT RENSBERGER Wabash Parkview Hospital, and is Secretary of the Wabash Area M i n i s t e r i a l Association. He and Sherlyn are foster parents through White’s Residential program and Sherlyn is a substitute teacher for the Wabash City Schools.

“It has been a true blessing to have the Rensberger family serving this congregation and to work with them in the many projects they promote within the church,” said Dorothy Carpenter, church secretary.

MU to host career, internship, grad school fair From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Officials from Manchester University are inviting employers to meet students at the Manchester University career, internship and graduate school fair from 1-3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, in the upper level of the Jo Young Switzer Center on the North Manchester campus.

Setup begins at 11:30 p.m. with lunch and informal networking. Each employer registered will receive a covered 6-foot table and two chairs. The cost to register is $40-$50, depending on the type of employer.

Fair sponsorship is also available for $150.

For more information and to register: http://bit.ly/MUCare erFair2020 Employers with questions can email

CareerDevelopment@ manchester.edu.

Donations for the Career Closet will be collected through Friday, Feb. 21.

Manchester will accept gently used professional or business casual clothing and accessories. This event helps students who are not financially able to purchase professional clothing be able to dress appropriately when talking with employers and programs.

Donations may be

brought to Room 103 of the Chinworth Center on the North Manchester campus or to Sarah Lauck at the Fort Wayne campus.

Manchester University, with campuses in North Manchester and Fort Wayne, Ind., offers more than 70 areas of academic study to 1,400 students in undergraduate programs, a Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics, a Master of Athletic

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Training, a four-year professional Doctor of Pharmacy and a dual degree in pharmacy and pharmacogenomics.

Bryan Dillon was elected president of the Wabash City Council on Monday night during the panel’s first meeting of 2020.

In another matter, Mayor Scott Long made the following liason appointments: Mitch Figert — Wabash County Solid Waste Management, Incentive Review Authority and Wabash City Schools Board.

David Monroe — Wastewater Plant.

Terry Brewer — Wabash Parks Department.

Susan Bonfitto — Wabash Street Department and Wabash Traffic Commission.

Doug Adams — Wabash Aviation Board and Wabash Stormwater Board.

John Burnsworth — Wabash Police Department, Wabash

Plan Commission, 911 Board.

Dillon — Wabash Building Department, Wabash Fire Department and Incentive Review Authority.

The Council appointed the following: Doug Konkle and Brett Vanlandingham, oneyear terms to the Wabash Redevelopment Commission.

Todd Titus, a fouryear term to the Wabash Plan Commission.

Oren Wagner, a four-year term to the Wabash Board of Zoning Appeals.

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2 SHS students participate in All-State Honor Choir Two Southwood High School students were selected to sing in the Indiana AllState Honor Choir at the Indiana Music Educators Convention in Fort Wayne. The High School All State Honor Choir performed on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Embassy Theatre.

The guest choral conductor for the Indiana High School All State Honor Choir was Dr. Sandra Snow of Michigan State University. As a conductor, teacher, and scholar, Snow’s work spans a wide variety of ages, abilities, and music. She works with undergraduate and graduate students in areas of con-

ducting, choral pedagogy, and choral singing. She is the recipient of the MSU Teacher-Scholar Award. She conducts the MSU Women’s Chamber Ensemble which has been featured at the American Choral Directors Association conferences several times. She travels extensively conducting All State Honor Choirs and holding residencies with singers of all ages, including Canada, Prague, Salzburg, and Vienna. She has previously served on the faculties of University of Michigan and Northern Illinois University.

Southwood High

School was represented by Daisy Sparks and Katelyn Ranck.

Indiana’s Area 4A, which includes Kosciusko, Wabash, Huntington, Whitley, Wells and Adams counties is allowed a quota of 12 singers to be selected.

Approximately 250 students are chosen from the state of Indiana through an audition process of sight-singing and performing a prepared song.

The choir rehearsed all day on Jan. 17th before performing in concert on Saturday.

Ranck, a freshman, is the daughter of Brian and Sarah Ranck. This is her first year to audition

MSD board reorganizes

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Katelyn Ranck (left) and Daisy Sparks participated in the All-State Honor Choir over the weekend. Photo provided and be selected for the high school All State Honor Choir. In junior high, she earned gold medals at the ISSMA contests for a vocal solo and vocal ensembles. She plans to take a vocal solo, piano solo, and an ensemble to contest this year. She sings in the church choir and takes piano lessons.

Sparks, a senior, is the daughter of James and Maureen Sparks. This is her second year in the All State honor choir. She has consistently been a member of Southwood high

school choirs. She has also been selected for the Wabash County Honor Choir for three years in high school, participated in FAME festivals and Summer Theater, and takes dance lessons. She has earned gold medals at the ISSMA vocal solo & ensemble district and state contests with vocal ensembles and in district contest with piano solos. She has also provided guitarvocal music for special occasions.

Susan Keefer is choral director at Southwood.

Tickets available for 2020 State of Our Communities Officials from Grow Wabash County have announced that the annual State of Our Communities event will be Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 a.m. at the Honeywell Center’s Legacy Hall.

Tickets are $17 and breakfast will be provided.

This event will host several speakers including Kristie Bone from the Town of Lagro, Bob Ferguson from the Town of Roann, Mayor Scott Long from the City of Wabash, Diana Heath

from the Town of LaFontaine as well as representatives from North Manchester and the Wabash C o u n t y Commissioners.

These speakers, along with event emcee, Keith Gillenwater of Grow Wabash County will look back on the accomplishments of Wabash County in 2019 and also share plans and goas for 2020.

To buy tickets for this event or opt-in as an event sponsor, visit members.growwabas hcounty.com

The members of the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County had their first meeting of 2020 on Tuesday, Jan. 14. This meeting included the Board of Finance meeting, the reorganization meeting and the regular meeting.

During the Board of Finance meeting, Todd Dazey was elected president and Todd Topliff was elected secretary. After elections, Dr. Christopher Kuhn, Assistant Superintendent presented the 2019 financial report.

During the reorganization meeting these elections and appointments were made: Dazey, president, legislative liaison delegate to Indiana School Board Association annual convention.

Kevin Bowman, vice president.

Topliff, secretary.

Matt Driscoll, representative to Heartland Career Center Board of Managers.

Steve Downs, School District Attorney.

Also, on Tuesday, during the regular meeting, the board: Accepted donation totaling $5,155.55.

Heard a presentation from MSD maintenance director, Steve Holley, who shared the various certificates and skills his team has that help them maintain the buildings within the MSD corporation.

Heard the superintendents report from Superintendent Mike Keaffaber, who shared the State of MSDWC, review of 2019. He

highlighted the accomplishments of the school district as well as looking forward to the vision for 2020. Some of those accomplishments included: The first MSD newsletter that included a podcast, gaining school resource officers for both Northfield and Southwood high schools, the high schools both receiving the U.S. News and World Report Best High Schools rankings, installing more security cameras and the Raptor check in system in order to offer the schools more safety and security, and welcoming Laura Langebartels into the new position of Director of Communications and C o m m u n i t y Engagement.

Heard the financial report from Kuhn, who reported that the Educational Fund balance at the end of 2019 was more than $4.9 million.

Approved the resignation of Tabitha Cline as a classroom instructor at White’s High School.

Approved the hiring of Mark Eastway as classroom instructor at White’s High School.

Approved Joshua Mohr as athletic director at Northfield High School.

Approved Kara Guiff as special instruction teacher at White’s High School.

Approved Preston Myers as special education aide at Northfield High School.

Approved Amber Haehr as the robotics coach at Southwood High School.

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Manchester Community Schools Promise Scholarship students were recognized Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Manchester-Wabash girls basketball game. 267 Manchester students in fourth through eighth grade earned the Community Foundation Early Award Scholarships. Photo by Eric Christiansen

CF honors Manchester Promise Scholarship students

The Community Foundation of Wabash County recognized Manchester Community Schools Promise Scholarship students Saturday night, Jan. 18 at halftime of the Manchester girls JV and varsity basketball games against Wabash. The students are collegebound four through

eight graders who have achieved 100 percent of the academic awards possible in both the first and second quarters.

In all, 267 MCS students achieved the requirements and were recognized Saturday night.

Students from MSD-Southwood will be recognized Tuesday, Jan. 21 at

6:15 p.m.

Students from MSD-Northfield will be recognized Saturday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m..

Students from Wabash and St. Bernard Catholic School will be recognized Thursday, Feb. 6, at Wabash Middle School.

The Community Foundation cele-

brates the achievements and efforts of these students and their families to prepare and save for their future education beyond high school. Since 2016, 1,237 Wabash County students in grades four through eight have earned over $200,000 in scholarships for their college savings accounts. It

Meeting planned for river project A Wabash River Defenders project that aims to improve water quality will have a final public meeting on at 6 p.m.

Feb. 10 at the Honeywell Room in the Honeywell Center.

This project has been focused on assessing, protecting and improving water quality; engaging individuals interested in the Wabash River Drainage; and developing a step-wise plan for the Wabash River Drainage.

The project assessed water quality in 12 tributaries to the Wabash River in Wabash and Miami counties, developed an engagement and outreach program, and developed a plan to protect and improve water quality within this portion of the Wabash River Drainage – the Treaty Creek-Wabash River Watershed.

The $215,000 grant lays the foundation for future, voluntary, on-the-ground conservation implementation efforts.

“The Treaty CreekWabash River Project is structured to allow community input on what they want to see

happen in terms of regional planning to improve water quality within the Wabash River Drainage,” said Sara Peel, project coordinator. “These efforts position the Wabash River Defenders, Miami and Wabash County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, City of Wabash, and other partners to implement on-the-ground conservation practices in the future.”

Peel pointed out that more than 20 community agencies and organizations supported this effort.

These groups include: The Community Foundation of Wabash County, Grow Wabash County, City of Wabash Utilities, Visit Wabash County, Indiana American Water, Miami County Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service, Wabash County Surveyors office, Wabash County Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service, Wabash County

Purdue Extension, Wabash County Solid Waste Management District, Wabash County Area Plan Commission, Wabash County United Fund, and Wabash County Emergency Management.

The meeting on Feb. 10 will detail results of water quality monitoring efforts, review stakeholder concerns, identify practices to be targeted during future implementa-

tion projects and allow community feedback.

Anyone who is interested in participating in this project, volunteering to monitor water quality, or would like to learn more about upcoming meetings and events, please contact the Project Coordinator, Sara Peel at wabashriverdefenders@gmail.com or Jen Rankin at jrankin@slashthetrash.com.

is not too late for students in the second semester. Wabash County students can earn Promise Scholarships for col-

lege and career education by enrolling in a Promise 529 college savings account and signing a participation agreement. They

can contact their teacher or visit www.cfwabash.o rg to sign up and for more information.

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Wabash, Manchester split boys, girls basketball games

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

The Wabash boys basketball team led after each quarter in its Three Rivers Conference contest and held off a late Squire push to pull out a 46-40 win Friday, Jan. 17.

After falling to Wabash by 35 points three weeks earlier, Manchester looked like a different team, taking an early lead before the Apaches took a 14-8 lead after one quarter.

Wabash led 24-19 at halftime and 35-29 after three quarters.

The Squires went on a run to cut the lead to three points before Wabash held on for the win.

Wabash was led by Trenton Daughtry with 18 points, three assists and two rebounds, Jared Holley with 11 points, six rebounds, and two assists, and Joe Leland with 10 points and one rebound.

Jasper Walters had three points, three rebounds and two assists, Elijah Vander Velden with two

points, four rebounds and two assists, and Kallen Kelsheimer with two points and one rebound.

Manchester was led

by Kreeden Krull for the third consecutive game with 15 points, six rebounds and two steals, while Weston Hamby had 13 points, five rebounds and three assists.

Thane Creager had six points and five rebounds, Max Carter had four points, four rebounds, and two assists, and Austin Underwood with two points and two rebounds.

Manchester won the JV contest 39-27.

Ridge Fierstos led Manchester with nine points and five rebounds, followed by Carter Bedke with nine points, Maddox Zolman with seven points, Caden Miller, Luke Ramer and Gabe Case with four points each and Brayden Jones with two points.

Wabash was led by Dave Ford with 10 points and seven rebounds and Andrew Dinkens added six points.

Manchester also won the C-team game

38-25.

Liam York led Manchester with 17 points, followed by Josh Hollinger with six, Kobe Flock and Jace Judy with five points, Traceon Gearhart with three and Trevor Heath with two.

Wabash improved to 8-2 overall and 4-0 in conference play while Manchester dropped to 6-7 and 1-2 in the TRC. Girls basketball Manchester 48, Wabash 35 The Manchester girls basketball team outscored Wabash 122 in the second quarter of its TRC matchup with Wabash and that proved to be the different in a 48-35 win over the Apaches Saturday, Jan. 18.

A tight first quarter saw the Squires lead 11-9 heading into the second quarter.

Manchester took used the 12-2 second quarter to lead 23-11 at halftime and they never let Wabash back in the game.

Manchester was led

by Emma Garriott with 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists, while Morgan

Wabash’s Trent Daughtry cuts through the Manchester defense in the Apaches’ win over the Squires Friday, Jan. 17. Photo by Eric Christiansen

Wabash’s Alivia Short battles Manchester’s Mackenzie Day (right) and Morgan Parrett (3) in the Squire’s win over the Apaches Saturday, Jan. 18 Parrett had 10 points and seven rebounds, and Kiera Hatfield had eight points and two rebounds.

Makenzy Meyer had six points and five rebounds, Mackenzie Day and Beletu Stout each had six points and one rebound, Bailey Mooney had three points and four

steals, and Ainsley West had two points and two rebounds.

Wabash was led by Mariah Wyatt with 13 points followed by Alivia Short with nine points, Libby Mattern with six points, Isabelle Davis with four points, Rylee Yaokum with two points and Linda Cordes with one

opint.

Wabash won the JV game 29-26.

Emma Tracy led the Apaches with seven points while Hannah Layne and Kasey Long each had six points.

Manchester was led

by Keilan Creager with eight points and six rebounds, Olivia

Neal with six points and five rebounds, Olivia Auler with five points and three rebounds, and Aliala Atienza with four points.

Manchester’s varsity team improved to 5-14 and 3-4 in conference play. Wabash dropped to 9-9 and 2-4 in the TRC.

Wrestlers place 2nd, 4th at state Wabash wrestler Kiersten O’Neill finished second at the IHSWCA Wrestling Girls State Finals Friday, Jan. 17 at Kokomo High School.

O’Neill won her first match by pin in 90 seconds to advance to the semi-finals where she recorded a second pin to advance to the championship match.

In the championship round O’Neill fell short to end the tournament with a second-place finish in the state.

Manchester’s Haley Clifford finished fourth at the state finals Clifford, the 3-seed, defeated the 2-seed from Hagerstown in her opening match by pin at 1:17. Clifford lost a back-and-forth match to Carmel in the semi-finals and finished fourth her

County Sports Roundup final match to Penn 11-2.

Manchester Girls basketball Peru 60, Manchester 53 Peru scored 27 points in the fourth quarter to pull away from Manchester for a 60-53 win Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Peru led 15-7 after the first quarter but the Squires took a 2721 halftime lead. Peru cut the Squire lead to 35-33 after three quarters then took control in the fourth.

Emma Garriott led Manchester with 18 points, five rebounds and four assists, followed by Ainsley West with nine points and one rebound, and Makenzy Meyer six points, six rebounds and two assists.

Morgan Parrett

had four points and eight rebounds, followed by Mackenzie Day with four points and three rebounds, Kiera Hatfield with four points and two rebounds, Beletu Stout with three points, Ranissa Shambarger with two points and two rebounds, and Bailey Mooney with two assists and three rebounds.

The JV team lost a close 32-28 contest to Peru Wednesday night.

Manchester lead 138 at halftime but Peru came back by outscoring the Squires 24-15 in the second half to get the win.

Olivia Auler led Manchester with 14 points and 11 rebounds, followed by

Keilan Creager with six points and two rebounds, Chaynee Tennant and four rebounds, Stout with three points, Olivia Neal with two points and six rebounds, and Madison Parson with one point and four rebounds.

Swimming The Manchester girls swim team lost to Columbia City 11847 Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Winning events for the Squires were Josie Briner in the 200 free (2:09.82) and the 100 fly (1:03.41), Halle Briner in the 200 IM (2:12.33) and the 100 breast (1:08.83).

Finishing in second place were the 200 medley relay team of Kaesyn Lester, Halle Briner, Josie Briner (continued on page 7)

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Sports roundup and Emma Fields (1:50.09), Emma Fields in the 100 free (1:01.52).

Finishing third were the 200 free relay team of Josie Briner, Lily Cornelius, Madison Evans and Halle Briner (2:14.55), the 400 free relay team of Lester, Cornelius, Evans and Fields (5:48.12), and Fields in the 100 breast.

The boys team lost to the Eagles 119-47.

Placing second for the Squires was Seth Gaerte in the 100 free (1:05.94).

Coming in third place were the 200 medley relay team of Sam Reichenbach, Leo Pohlenz, Tyler Andritsch and Gaerte (2:07.70), the 200 free relay team of Andritsch, Ethan Espeset, Gaerte and Pohlenz (1:53.06), and Reichenbach in the 50 free (28.36).

The girls swim team lost to Bluffton 120-50 Thursday, Jan. 16.

Winning events for the Squires were Halle Briner in the 200 free and 100 fly, Josie Briner in the 500 free and the 100 breast, and the 200 free relay team of Halle Briner, Evans, Fields and Josie Briner.

The boys team lost 140-25 with the best results coming from the boys 400 free relay team of Andritsch, Reichenbach, Gaerte and Pohlenz in second place.

Wrestling Manchester 81, Triton 0 The Manchester Squire wrestling team celebrated its seniors on Senior Night with an 81-0 shutout over Triton Thursday, Jan. 16.

Seven Squires received forfeit wins, while six of the seven wins on the mat were by pin for Manchester.

Winning by pin were Dylan Stroud (126), Elijah Burlingame (132), Dominic Lincoln (138), Zach France (145), Jacob Caudill (170), Albin Lederhilger (182), while Jordan Ayres won 13-6.

Raven King (132) and AJ Fortman (138) both won by pin.

Northfield Girls basketball Homestead 77, Northfield 41 Northfield didn’t

have an answer for Homestead Tuesday, Jan. 14 in a 77-41 loss.

Addi Baker led the Norse with eight points, five rebounds and two assists, followed by Addy Rosen with 11 points and five rebounds, Kearston Stout with eight points and three rebounds, Emily Pennington with four points and four rebounds, Emma Hoover with three points and three assists, and Kenzie Baer with two points and one rebound.

North Miami 46, Northfield 45 Northfield’s shot at holding on to the Three Rivers Conference title got a little tougher after a tight 46-45 loss to North Miami Friday, Jan. 17.

Northfield was led

by Baker with 18 points and eight rebounds, followed by Stout with 10 points and two assists. Baer had seven points and three rebounds while Hoover had five points, eight rebounds and four assists, Pennington had three points and five rebounds, and Ainsley Dale had two points and three rebounds.

Northfield dropped to 12-6 and 5-2 in conference play.

Boys basketball Northfield 71, North Miami 65 The Northfield Norse shot 54 percent from the field and held off a furious comeback attempt to get by North Miami

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Northfield raced out to a 28-13 first quarter lead and maintained a 40-23 lead at halftime but North Miami wasn’t ready to give up.

The Warriors found its offense in the second half cutting the lead to 58-43 after three quarters but couldn’t get any closer than the final 71-65 score.

Clayton Tomlinson has 17 points and nine assists to lead the Norse, while Alex Haupert and Dillon Tomlinson each scored 11 points off the bench. Jarret Shafer had nine points with a careerhigh eight rebounds, and Kaleb Krom added eight points.

The JV also defeated North Miami led

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points, and Andrew Burns, Eli Kroh and Noah Burkhart each scored eight points.

The C-team lost to the Warriors and were led by Dylan Ross with six points.

Northfield 55, Eastbrook 52 Haupert hit two free throws with three seconds remaining to seal Northfield’s 55-52 win over Eastbrook Saturday, Jan. 18.

Haupert scored 11 points off the bench for the second night in a row. Tomlinson led the Norse with 16 points, seven steals and five assists, while Graydon Holmes scored 10 points, and Krom, Paul Treska and Shafer all scored six points. Jayden Peas led the way with six rebounds.

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February 1st 5:00pm until gone! $

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Winter Festival JANUARY 24TH Begins at 5:30 Cost $12.00 Per Child

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Area businesses partcipate in

Tim Sparks shows off the display at the T.A.S. Grain Handling booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Staffing the Sullivan Auctioneers booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Staffing the Thorne Insurance booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show were (from left) Tara McDaniel, Jason Dawes, Kevin Killen, Luke Rumple, Mike Pyle, Cindy Pyle and Kevin Jackson.

Greeting customers at the Beacon Credit Union booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show were (from left) Danielle Aldrich, Kyle Kuehnert, Tim Sutton and Craig Hanna.

Ramco Metal Roofing and Post Frame Buildings staffers chat with visitors to their booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

AgVenture McKillip Seeds is a longtime participant of the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Trent Hoppes (from left), Randy Grossman and Lewis Ozenbaugh staffed the Manchester Farm Center booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Mark Brininger (from left), David McVicker, Preston Brubaker and Todd Helgeson staff the Morton Buildings booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Staffing the Halderman Farm Management & Real Estate Services at the Fort Wayne Farm Show were (from left) A.J. Jordan, Chris Peacock and Lauren Peacock.

Photos by Harold V. Chatlosh

Jack Cripe shows off the Pacemaker Post Frame Buildings booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Ashley McCloughan (left) and Gary Devore staffed the FarmChem booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Troy Baer (left) and Ron King were among those staffing the Dairyland Seed booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Staffing the POET Biorefining booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show were (from left) Roger Wenzinger, Julie Bridgman, Todd Thornburg and Kim Hiatt.

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2020 Fort Wayne Farm Show Visitors chat with staff members at the Asgrow/DeKalb booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Mark Ransom (from left), Steve Prible and Meggie Foster staffed the CountryMark booth at the Fort Wayne Farm

Doug Wilcox (left) and Bruce Shanks greeted visitors to the First Farmers Bank & Trust and SCI Leasing Group booths at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Karen Burgan (center) chats with visitor Max Schumucker at the Louis Dreyfus Company booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show, while Brandon Hall awaits visitors.

Visitors to the Fort Wayne Farm Show chat with employees of AgroChem, a longtime show participant

Mutton Power Equipment had several pieces of equipment displayed at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Gary Spangle and Brent Ruckman greeted visitors to the Metzger Property Services booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Ceres Solutions and Ag Plus hosted a hospitality room for guests at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Arranging the display at the C.F.C. Distributors booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show is Aaron Mattern.

Neil Metzger chats with a customer at the Eel River Steelworks booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Staff members chat with visitors to the Schrader Real Estate and Auction booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

TTG Equipment had a variety of machinery on display at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

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Bella Carrillo signs her letter of intent to play golf at Manchester University. Pictured are (front row from left) father Fortunato Carrillo, Bella Carrillo, mother Michelle Carrillo; athletic director Floyd McWhirt (back row from left), sister Talia Carrillo, former golf coach Tyler Olsen, and WHS principal Kyle Wieland. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

Jared Holley signs a letter of intent to play baseball at Kankakee Community College in Kankakee, Ill. Pictured are (front row from left) mom Misti Holley, Jared Holley, dad and coach Jack Holley; athletic director Floyd McWhirt (back row from left), WHS principal Kyle Wieland. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

2 WHS seniors sign to play sports collegiately

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Two Wabash High School seniors signed letters of intent on Thursday, Jan. 16, to further their athletic careers in college.

Bella Carrillo signed to play golf at Manchester University, while Jared Holley signed to play baseball at Kankakee

Community College in Kankakee, Ill. Former WHS girls golf coach, Tyler Olsen said that he believes Carrillo will do great at MU. “Bella has been the number one player for four years and has gotten even better each year,” he said. “As an individual, she has reached regional twice and has helped lead our team to

the first sectional championship and conference championship as a senior. She has had a really distinguished career.”

Carrillo looks forward to making friends while continuing her golf career while also improving her game.

“I definitely want to improve from my senior season,” she said. “I feel like it wasn’t the best year I had so I want to get

better. I also think that having further back tees and playing at a further distance will be a new challenge for me.”

Carrillo plans to study pharmacology while at MU. His coach, Jack Holley, who also happens to be his father, told The Paper of Wabash County that Jared has always brought excitement to the team.

“With the athleticism that he

Roundup

Wright to play soccer: Lexi Wright, a homeschooled senior, poses with her family after signing to play soccer at Huntington University. Pictured are (front row, from left) grandfather Garry Marion, Lexi Wright, mother Rebecca Wright; grandmother LaVerne Marion (second row, from left), sister Marlie Wright, and brother Trey Wright. Photo provided.

stands at 4-8 and 1-2 in the TRC. Southwood Boys basketball Southwood 62, Oak Hill 59 Southwood scored 26 points in the fourth quarter to pull out a 6259 win at Oak Hill Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Connor Rich led the Knights with 15 points, five rebounds and two assists, followed by Carson Rich with 15 points, four assists, four steals and two rebounds, Jackson Simons with 12 points, seven rebounds and four steals, and Gabe Lloyd with 12 points, five assists and three rebounds.

Logan Barley added five points and two rebounds, Dawson Filip had three points and one rebound, and Alex Farr had two rebounds and one steal.

Southwood 63, Whitko 60 In another tight game Southwood edged Whitko 63-60 in TRC action.

Carson Rich led the Knights with 18 points, four assists, four steals and three rebounds, followed by Connor Rich with 12 points, six rebounds and two assists. Filip added nine points, two rebounds and two assists, Barney had eight points and eight blocks, Lloyd had six points, three rebounds and three assists, Simons had six points and five rebounds, while Farr and Barley each had two points.

Southwood improved to 5-7 and 2-2 in conference play.

Wabash

brings to the team, comes excitement and speed on the bases,” the coach said.

Jared missed half of last season due to an injury and looks forward to being able to play and improve for his senior season.

Jared plans to study business while at Kankakee.

...continued from Page 7 Girls basketball Wabash 44, Eastbrook 34 Wabash ran away from Eastbrook in the fourth quarter to claim a 44-34 win at Eastbrook Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Wabash turned a 10-6 first quarter deficit into a 15-12 halftime lead, then outscored Eastbrook 158 in the fourth quarter for the win.

Alivia Short led Wabash with 19 points, three rebounds and three assists, Mariah Wyatt had 11 points and nine rebounds, and Libby Mattern had 11 points, three rebounds and three assists.

Rylee Yoakum had one point, seven rebounds and five assists, and Linda Cordes added a two points and one rebound.

Wrestling Wabash 45, Western 31 The Apache wrestling team pulled away from Western for a 45-31 win Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Winning for Wabash were Jared Brooks, Ethan Higgins, Brayden Sickafus, Traydon Goodwin, Grant Carandante, Bryson Zapata, Chad Wyatt, Jr. and Grant Warmuth.

Emmanuel White’s 77, Emmanuel 76 Emmanuel Christian School lost a tight 77-76 contest to White’s Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Preston Ritzema led Emmanuel with 28 points while Jack Niccum and Riley Miller each had 15 points.

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Mary L. Diefenbaugh, 83

Brandy Hernandez, 35

Retired teacher’s aide

Worked at Onward Manufacturing

March 15, 1936 – Jan. 11, 2020

Sept. 20, 1984 – Jan. 16, 2020

Mary L. Diefenbaugh, 83, of Huntington, died at 9:42 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Mary was born on March 15, 1936 in Wabash, the daughter of Raymond C. and Pauline (Paullus) Thompson. She graduated from Linlawn High School in 1954 and spent a year studying at Manchester College. She married Fred Lee Diefenbaugh on Aug. 3, 1958 in Wabash; he preceded her in death on April 19, 2014. Mary retired after working for 26 years as a teacher’s aide and In-School Suspension Supervisor for Huntington County Community School Corporation at Andrews Elementary, Crestview Middle School, and Huntington High School. She was a former member of The Good Shepherd Church in Huntington; she most recently attended The Awakening Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Sue L. (Kort) Sell of Huntington, and sons Lee A. (Julie) Diefenbaugh of North Manchester and Jay D. (Emily) Diefenbaugh of Cashton, Wis. Also surviving are brothers John Thompson of Palm Harbor, Fla. and Pat Thompson of Portsmouth, Va.; sisters Rebecca (Bernard) Summers of Royce City, Texas and Phyllis Coppock of Peru; eleven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Jack Thompson.

Visitation was Jan. 15. Services is Jan. 16 at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Pastor Ashlyn Kippert officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Servia.

Preferred memorials are to The Awakening Community Church, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana, 46750.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Mary L. Diefenbaugh.

Robert Schloot, 68 Enjoyed outdoors June 21, 1951 – Jan. 13, 2020 Robert “Bob” Schloot, 68, of Carmel, passed away peacefully at home on Monday Jan. 13, 2020, after a brief illness.

He was born on June 21, 1951, in Wabash, to the late William and Phyllis Schloot. Bob loved to be outdoors, caring for his lawn, and fishing. He also was an avid sports fan, especially when it came watching to his kids, and Butler basketball. He graduated from Ball State University in 1973, and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternal organization. Bob was a loving husband, and father. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

Bob is survived by his wife and soulmate of 40 years, Mary Jane; son, Michael (Ashley); daughter, Elizabeth (Jacob) Droppers; Baby Droppers, who is set to arrive in April; brothers, William (Marilyn), and John (Rose); and several aunts, and cousins.

Family and friends gathered Friday Jan. 17, 2020, at Flanner Buchanan – Carmel (325 E. Carmel Drive, Carmel,), for a celebration of life. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to JDRF – Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Cheryl Crist, 67 Retired LPN March 5, 1952 – Jan. 6, 2020 Cheryl Ann Crist, 67, of Peru passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, at I.U. Medical Center in Indianapolis.

Born on March 5, 1952 in Warsaw, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Phyllis (Grindle) Holloway.

Cheryl was a graduate of North Miami High School and of Kokomo School of Practical Nursing.

On April 25, 1975 she married Joel E. Crist, he survives.

She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse.

She was a member of Zion Chapel and her hobbies included gardening, coloring, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Joel E. Crist of Peru; children, Erika Cordill (John Justice deceased) of Sanford, Fla., Derik Cordill (Keli) of North Manchester and Nathan Crist (Angela Yocum) of Logansport; brother, Edson Holloway (Jolene) of Washington, sisters, Donna Shafer (David) of Logansport and Teresa Tomlinson (Mike) of Cortland, Ohio; grandchildren, Mason Serna, Marti Serna, Dylan Cordill, Lillian Crist and Heaven Crist and great granddaughter, Hadley Birkley.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at 12 p.m. on March 7, 2020, at the West Eel River Church, 979 W. S.R. 14, Silver Lake.

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Brandy Michole Hernandez, 35, of Wabash, died at 7:47 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 20, 1984 in Wabash to Donald Samons and Teresa Gressley.

Brandy married Julian Hernandez in Wabash on Dec. 6, 2005. She worked 5 years at Onward Manufacturing in Huntington.

She is survived by her husband, Julian Hernandez; and two daughters, Nickie Lyann Learned and Nora Lakyesha Samons, all of Wabash; father, Donald Samons of Carlyle; mother, Teresa Gressley of Wabash; brother, Franklin (Whitney) Gressley of Wabash; and four sisters, Dawndra Gressley, Deedra Samons, Brittany (Elizar) QuinoBelli, and Emily (Colby) Kuczewski, all of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Brandy Samons.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Tim Prater officiating.

Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 12:30-2:00 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

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

Donald W. “Doc” Baer, 89 Loved family time Oct. 23, 1930 – Jan. 17, 2020

Donald W. “Doc” Baer, 89, of rural Wabash, passed away peacefully, at 5:47 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Oct. 23, 1930 in Wabash, to Glen and Emma L. (Higgley) Baer.

Doc married Willamae Wearly in LaFontaine on June 21, 1950; she died Jan. 27, 2002.

He was a graduate of Linlawn High School.

Doc worked several jobs to provide for his large family. He worked at General Tire, trucked eggs for Kroger Egg, and delivered propane for Urbana LP Gas, Emro, as well as Thermogas.

He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. He was also a special “Uncle Doc” to several nieces and nephews.

He was a member of the Richvalley United Methodist Church. Doc also belonged to the Moose Lodge, Eagles Lodge, and the Fraternal Order of the Police, all of Wabash. He enjoyed making goodies for everyone, fishing, mushroom hunting, camping, but most of all spending time with his loved ones.

He is survived by five children, Ron (Rhonda) Baer of Wabash, John (Theresa) Baer of Urbana, Rex (Pat) Baer of Wabash, Kevin (Jolene) Baer of Urbana, and Teresa Miller of Wabash; daughter-in-law, Kitty Baer of Urbana; son-in-law, Eric (Michelle) Sinclair of Peru; 17 grandchildren, Troy (Stacy) Baer, Ty (Kim) Baer, Tracy (Nathan) Trump, Eric (Jenny) Baer, Lisa Curry, Vince Baer, Mallory (Bobby) Lynn, Ashley (Nate) Ledford, Emily (Steve) Myers, Nathan (Shelby) Baer, Tiffany (Bill) Brewer, Jared (Amy Lynn) Miller, Storm (Kaelea) Sinclair, Brad (Jami) Metzger, Brandy (Matt) Bell, Austin (Shelby) Sluss, and Rhys Sinclair; 36 great grandchildren, McKenzie, Jayden, Teagan, Toby, Tyson, Karmyn, Ava, Parker, Ethan, Audrey, and Bryson Baer, Kennedy, Chace, and Kelby Curry, Connor and Lacy Trump, Brock, Reid, and Lakin Ledford, William, Kaitlyn, and Kylie Brewer, Bella and Jentri Myers, Ava, Alexis, and Abby Lynn, Gracelyn and Weston Miller, Willa Sinclair, Caleb, Gabe, and Laney Bell, Marissa, Keaton, and Kyleigh Metzger, and Doc’s sister, Patty Sue Sausaman of Wabash.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Dallas Baer; daughter, Janelle Sinclair; son-in-law, Duane Miller; granddaughter, Vanessa Baer; and two sisters, Peggy L. Bever and Phyllis J. Hawkins.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service with Brian Chamberlain officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

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

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Larry Keiffer, 78 Lifelong farmer March 11, 1941 – Jan. 19, 2020 Larry Mason Keiffer, of LaFontaine, passed away at the age of 78 on Jan. 19, 2020 in Fort Wayne.

Larry was born in Huntington to Clyde and Eileen Keiffer on March 11, 1941. He graduated from Jefferson Township High School, class of 1959, and immediately began his farming career.

Larry married Joyce Wall on June 12, 1966.

He served as a member of the Indiana National Guard from 1963-1969. He received various recognitions and served on many organization boards: Community State Bank Board of Directors, American Lung Association Board, Huntington County 4-H Fair Board for two terms, 1988 Chief of the Flint Springs Tribe, Honorary Chapter FFA Degree recipient 1991, Indiana Farm Management Association Officer (1993-1997) and Leadership Award recipient 1997, and Huntington County Friend of Extension Award recipient 2012. He attended Mt. Etna United Methodist Church.

Larry’s passion was always farming. He began farming with his father and uncle and was proud of his son Terry’s shared passion, as he passed the daily operations on several years ago. His hobbies also revolved around farming. He enjoyed restoring and showing antique tractors. Larry and Joyce were very involved in collecting and showing toy tractors as well.

In his retirement, he enjoyed spending the winter in Florida with Joyce and their many friends. Larry was a very generous man. He was fun loving and always had a joke ready. He was loved and respected by many.

Larry is survived by his children Jennifer (Kevin) Jackson, Stephanie (Michael) Long, Terry (Natalie) Keiffer; and grandchildren Victoria, Megan, Madelynn, Erica, and Kole; and his brother, Richard Keiffer.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 49 years, Joyce Keiffer.

Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Friday, January 24 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Rev. Gerald Moreland and Pastor Mike Gallant officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Mt. Etna Cemetery in Huntington County.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hancock County 4-H Agriculture Association, Huntington County 4-H, or Mt. Etna United Methodist Church, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana, 46750.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.baileylove.com.

Doris Holmes, 91 Former school cook April 16, 1928 – Jan. 12, 2020 Doris Verna Holmes, 91, of Wabash, went to be with her Lord on 7:30 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 at her home.

She was born April 16, 1928 in South Whitley, to Harry and Mary (Meyer) Baublet.

Doris married Gerald Holmes in Wabash on April 16, 1946; he died July 8, 1998.

She was a cook for Gobles Public Schools and also co-owned, along with her husband, Holmes Antiques, both in Gobles, Mich. She was a member of the First Church of God in Wabash, where she also taught Sunday School. She was a former member of the Wabash County Hospital Auxiliary. Doris volunteered at Helping Hands, Meals on Wheels, and also worked the voting polls. She was active at the Winchester Senior Center. Doris enjoyed playing cards and sewing.

She is survived by four children, Ruth Ann (Mike) Drake of Atwood, Ill., Gary (Cathy) Holmes of Greenfield, Rhonda (David) Beare of Kendallville, and Guy (Diane) Holmes of Wabash; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, two sisters, and a grandson.

Visitation was Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Visitation and funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at the First Church of God, 525 N. Miami St., Wabash, with Pastor Robb Rensberger officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is First Church of God. The memorial guest book for Doris may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Jasmine Bolin Curry, 41 Loved cooking Jan. 9, 1979 – Jan. 17, 2020

Jasmine Nicole Bolin Curry, 41, of Wabash, died at 11:44 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at her home.

She was born Jan. 9, 1979 in Wabash, to Jay Bolin and Laurna (Howard) Bolin.

Jasmine loved cooking for companion, Frank, and her boys. She also enjoyed her dog Wisher, her chickens, crocheting, and spending time by her pond.

She is survived by her companion, Frank Finnegan III of Wabash; two sons, Bailey Thurman and Derek Thurman, both of Wabash; father, Jay (Rhonda Siders) Bolin of Roann; mother, Laurna Bolin of Wabash; two brothers, Aaron (Michelle) Bolin and Casey Bolin, both of Peru; step brother, Jason (Teresa) Siders of Macy; step sister, Mary Siders of Lagro; and her grandmother, Evelyn Irelan of North Manchester.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Jay David Bolin and her grandmother Joann Howard.

There will be no services.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Melanoma Research.

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

Norman “Bud” Donaldson, 90 Enjoyed watching sports Dec. 4, 1929 – Jan. 17, 2020

Norman Lee “Bud” Donaldson, 90, of rural Wabash, died at 7:46 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Wabash.

He was born Dec. 4, 1929 in Miami County to Elmer “Rip” and Hazel (Carlin) Donaldson.

Bud married Katherine E. “Kate” Banister at the Wabash First United Methodist Church on Aug. 29, 1960; she died April 10, 2018. He drove truck for Diamond Trucking in Peru, retiring after 50 years.

Bud attended the Christian Heritage Church in Wabash. He was also a member of the Pioneer Power Tractor Club in Miami County.

Bud enjoyed going to ball games, watching sports and westerns on television, and especially loved his grandkids.

He is survived by five children, Hubert “Hub” (Lynn) Baker and Walter Baker, both of Wabash, Michael “Mike” (Kim) Baker of Fort Wayne, Maurice “Maury” (Rhonda) Donaldson and Rita Donaldson Cooper, both of Wabash; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 3 greatgreat grandchildren; sister, Lela (Walter) Zimmerman of Mesa, Ariz.; and two brothers, Kenny (Mary) Donaldson of Peru, and Larry “Doc” (Irene) Donaldson of Roann. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Elmer Donaldson, Keith Donaldson, and Edward Donaldson.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial was in Matlock Cemetery, Wabash.

Calling was Monday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is American Heart Association.

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

Billy Joe Price, 42 Enjoyed the outdoors Dec. 20, 1978 – Jan. 16, 2020

Billy Joe Price of Wabash, died Jan. 16, 2020.

He was born Dec. 20, 1978.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Jan. 23 at Treaty Church of Christ. Burial will be in Murphy Cemetery.

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Police and fire reports

Wabash Police Department Citations Jan. 13 Talan H. Saunders, 28, Wabash cited for driving while suspended and no financial responsibility.

Brenda S. Hilton, 58, North Manchester, cited for expired plates.

Jan. 15 Tristen M. Winstead, 36, Wabash cited for disregarding a stop sign.

David W. Hunt, 41, Wabash cited for driving while suspended.

Roberta L. Dean, 60, Wabash cited for improper passing.

Peyton R. Frye, 18, Wabash cited for disregarding an automatic traffic signal.

Jan. 16 Travis M. Poland, 43, Wabash cited for speed.

Jan. 17 Nicholas A. McAvley, 18, Wabash cited for driving off the road.

Bookings Jan. 13 Tyler L. Strickler, 20, Wabash charged with possession of methamphetamine, carrying a handgun without a license and possession of marijuana.

Jan. 14 Richard D. Smith, 30, Wabash charged with UPC Fraud.

Jan. 16 Travis J. Vail, 33, Wabash charged with invasion of privacy.

John H. Whittenberger, 49, Wabash charged with trespassing.

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Citations Jan. 7 Benjamin N. Holley, 17, Urbana cited for disregarding a stop sign.

Jan. 8 Whitney E. Stambaugh, 33, Silver Lake cited for driving while suspended.

Jan. 10 Thomas P. McCord, Wabash cited for driving while suspended.

Robert M. Owsley, 20, Pierceton cited for speed.

Jan. 11 Melissa M. Martin, Roann cited for driving while suspended.

Accidents Jan. 8 At 2:55 a.m., a vehi-

cle driven by Charles F. Money, 21, North Manchester collided with a deer on Meridian Road near County Road 1400 North.

Jan. 9 At 6:07 p.m., a vehicle driven by Amber N. Banks, 37, Marion collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 950 South.

At 6:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mark L. Schmid, 60, Mishawaka collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near State Road 115.

Jan. 11 At 12:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Franklin S. Gressley, 40, Wabash ran off the road on County Road 700 West near County Road 250 North.

Jan. 14 At 1:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tiffani M. Patterson, 27, North Manchester ran off the road on Meridian Road near County Road 1400 North.

Jan. 16 At 7:15 a.m., a vehicle driven by Richard G. Bland, 79, Wabash ran off the road on County Road 300 West near State Road 16 North.

North Manchester Citations Jan. 10 Bradley L. Ammons Jr., 37, Warsaw cited for no operator’s license when required.

Jan. 16 Chandler D. O’Connor, 23, Mentone cited for speed.

Arrests Jan. 10 Denzil A. King, 34, Tippecanoe arrested for possession of marijuana and resisting law enforcement.

Jan. 12 Christopher R. Hall, 36, North Manchester, arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on a theft charge.

Accidents Jan. 11 At 2:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Steve A. Metzger, 57, Warsaw collided with a vehicle driven by Billy L. Hutchinson, 53, North Manchester in the 1200 block of State Road 114 West.

Jan. 12 At 10:05 p.m., a vehicle owned by Autumn R. Chester, 20, Goshen

was struck by a vehicle that left the scene in the 400 block of West State Road 114.

Jan. 15 Christopher M. Jagger, 27, North Manchester cited for expired vehicle registration.

Fire Jan. 10 4:11 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

Jan. 11 3:39 a.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

8:35 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Jan. 12 8:28 p.m., 300 block of South 1st Street medical assist.

9:27 p.m., 1200 block of Clear Creek Trail for medical assist.

Jan. 13 9:37 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Jan. 14 6:33 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

8:10 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

1:17 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Jan. 16 6:35 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

11:53 a.m., 800 block of Crestview Drive for medical assist.

2:38 a.m., 300 block of South River Road for medical assist.

Jan. 17 3:04 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers Herbert A. Ringel, Judith J. Ringel Revocable Trust and Judith J. Ringel to Ringel Farms Inc., trust deed.

Ringel Farms Inc to Herbert A. Ringel and Judith J. Ringel Revocable Trust, corporate deed.

Jeffrey Waldon and Abigail Waldon to Douglas D. Brown and Karin K. Brown, warranty deed.

Megan N. Yost and Megan N. Hydent to Jeremy A. Haupert and Ashley L. Haupert, warranty deed.

Marie C. Coffman to Coffman Holdings LLC., quitclaim deed.

Neil E. Erikson to Tammy J. Harrison, quitclaim deed.

Isaac M. Winer and

Bethany C. Winer to Coffman Holdings LLC., warranty deed.

Phyllis E. Nice to Timothy J. Young and Joy E. Young, warranty deed.

Wabash Plain Dealer Company Inc. and Wabash Plain Dealyer Company LLC to City of Wabash and Department of Redevelopment, quitclaim deed.

Ronald M. Denton and Deborah M. Denton to Brandy Jo Denton, quitclaim deed.

Midfirst Bank to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, corporate deed.

Lloyd Lee Tester to Daniel Tester and Lloyd Lee and Joyce E. Tester Irrevocable Trust, quitclaim deed.

H o m e t o w n Holdings LLC to Leon Garrett, warranty deed.

Christian Bone to Zachary Willett, quitclaim deed.

Smith Family Properties LLC to Scott A. Smith, quitclaim deed.

Scott Albert Smith, Stacy Leonda Smith, Stacy Leonda Frantz and Scott Albert Smith and Stacy Leonda Smith Joint Revocable Trust to Scott A. Smith, quitclaim deed.

Scott A. Smith, Stacy L. Smith and Stacy L. Frantz to Stacy L. Frantz, quitclaim deed.

Smith Family Properties LLC to Stacy L. Frantz, quitclaim deed.

Marriage License Lolita Lynn McIntire, 61 and Terry Lee Tyner, 82.

Bus crash claims life At approximately 7:03 p.m. Sunday Jan. 19, officers from the Indiana State Police and the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department responded to a vehicle-pedestrian crash on State Road 15 near Wabash County Road 500 North.

The preliminary crash investigation

by Trooper Jeremy Perez revealed that Cindy Bowsher, 49,

Spencerville, Ohio was driving a 2005 MCIN charter bus southbound on State Road 15 near County Road 500 North.

James D. Gulley, 41, Lafontaine, was walking on State Road 15 when he was struck by the bus. It is yet to be determined if Gulley was in the road or walking on the shoulder.

Gulley was pronounced deceased at

the scene. Bowsher, nor any passengers on the bus, were injured.

Bowsher was driving for Buckeye Charter Service Inc. A second charter bus was called to the scene to off load the passengers.

The crash is still under investigation.

Trooper Perez was assisted by Trooper Matt Moon.

Probationary trooper joins ISP Peru Post PERU – Recently, 37 probationary troopers from the 79th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy graduated.

One of those officers, Dakota Anderson, is assigned to the Indiana State Police Peru Post and has started three months of field training with veteran officers.

Anderson graduated from the 79th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy on December 19, 2019. During his 25 weeks of training, Anderson received

ANDERSON over 600 hours of classroom instruction as well as nearly 400 hours of hands-on practical scenario based training. Some areas of training

included criminal and traffic law, crash investigations, emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, firearms, and a host of other subjects related to modern policing. Anderson is now assigned to train with veteran troopers for the next 13 weeks before being released on solo patrol.

Anderson is a 2013 graduate of TriCentral High School in Tipton County. He and his wife currently reside in Howard County

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Members of the Strauss family along with town and county officials broke ground on renovations on the Strauss Building Monday, Jan. 20, the next step to bring back the Community Foundation of Wabash County to the building at 218 E. Main Street in North Manchester. Photo

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Renovations begin on historic NM site The Strauss family broke ground on renovations of its property at 218 E. Main Street in North Manchester that will welcome back the Community Foundation of Wabash County and four new one and two-bedroom open concept apartments.

“This is going to be an amazing asset to the historic main street of North Manchester and a space for our 65-year old Community Foundation...” Leah Strauss Grant, sixth-generation Strauss family member and renovation

project manager said. “ The building was threatened by a horrific fire, devastating most of the structure and displacing one of its main tenants, The Community Foundation of Wabash County. After four years of the family discussion options, weighing risks and consulting engineers, the Strauss family is bringing this piece of history back to life.

The plan for the opening of the building is late September according to Strauss Grant.

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Crystal Gayle to perform at Eagles Theatre opening The Honeywell Foundation is proud to announce that the Eagles Theatre is just weeks away from re-opening. Located in downtown Wabash Eagles has been under renovation for more than two years — a project that has transformed the 114-year-old building.

Originally constructed in 1906, the Eagles Theatre entertained crowds with energetic vaudeville performances. With the re-opening, Eagles will offer visitors from all over the region an opportunity to see live performances, watch a movie, or attend a special event in a truly unique setting.

The four-story renovated arts and entertainment facility will feature two theaters – the original Eagles Theatre and the new Ferguson Theatre. The 560-seat Eagles Theatre combines nostalgia with modern upgrades and amenities. The historical integrity of the 114-year-old theater has been maintained while adding comfortable seating, private upper balcony suites, and state-of-theart projection, sound and lighting. The Eagles Theatre will offer movie showings and live concerts and performances.

The Ferguson Theatre, located on the lower level, is a new addition to the building.

The 50-seat movie theater will offer first-run movies as well as sensory-friendly showings, independent films, student showcases, and more.

The top floor of Eagles will feature the Parkview Ballroom, one of the more extensive features of the renovation. As one of the original rooms of the 1906 construction, the elegant event space has been restored to its former glory with hand-painted ceilings and other intricate details and features. Full

Crystal Gayle will perform at the grand opening of the Eagles Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 29. catering is available, making the Ballroom a perfect place for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, and other special events and celebrations.

Additional floors of Eagles will house several conference rooms available for rental, music lesson rooms, and media arts classrooms where students will learn audio and video production and editing.

During the month of March, Eagles will host several preview opportunities to experience special movies and live performances.

Kicking off these offerings, is a very special performance by Wabash’s own, Crystal Gayle

on Saturday, Feb. 29. A full list of the special March preview events is available at EaglesTheatre.com.

“We’re grateful for the partners and support that have helped us breathe new life into this incredible structure.

Our goal is to provide a space where there’s something for everyone, whether it’s entertainment, arts, events, or education,” said Tod Minnich, President/CEO of The Honeywell Foundation. “We are proud of what Eagles brings to the region and we can’t wait to share this incredible renovation with our community and beyond.”

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The Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club met for a dinner meeting on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Little Cathedral.

President Rick Morris welcomed everyone. Phil Dale gave the prayer for the meal. The meal of potato soup or vegetable soup, salad and dessert was served to 11 members and two guests.

For the business meeting, Rick led the pledge to the American flag. The minutes to the December meeting was read by Donna Harman. The treasurer’s report was given

by Treasurer Keith Ford. Both were approved as read.

In old business, Morris went over the plans to improve the grounds at the Roann Covered Bridge to make it easier to mow. He and Jerry Maxwell, will attend the county commissioners meeting on Jan. 27 to share their concerns and ask their permission.

They will also need to contact the DNR for approval.

The remote control races at John Heeter’s building is going well with races almost every Saturday. Quite an event to watch! The Roann Lions Club will be providing concessions on Jan. 25.

Several big races are planned throughout the next few months.

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Roann Lions receive club’s original charter Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

In new business, Morris reported the state fair dates were posted in the Lions Club newsletter beginning Aug. 7.

They will need people to collect gate fees again the year. The Lions Club State Convention dates are April 24-26.

The Roann Heritage group is collecting plastic lids to eventually have a bench made. It takes 400 pounds of plastic lids to make one bench. This has to go through a youth group of some kind.

We will be asking the Roann Cub Scouts if they would be willing to go through the lids, check them for cleanliness, etc. Buckets will be placed at local businesses to collect the lids, which includes Cool Whip lids and many other besides small lids.

The Lions Club will be serving the Valentine dinner again this year and the tentative date is Feb. 15. However, we

will check for availability of the Walk by Faith Church. We will need Lions Club members to pitch in for food needed for the meal.

The guest for the evening was Bob Meyer and his wife from the Warsaw Lions Club. Meyer is also the director of the eye bank for the Lions Club. They attended the meeting to donate a document of the original Roann Lions Club which was dated 1942. It had all the names of members in the club at that time. It will be framed, and displayed, possibly in the Roann Town Hall.

There was about a five-year period where there was no Lions Club in Roann.

It started up again in 1991.

The next Lions Club meeting will be on Feb. 6. We will be planning the Valentine meal.

ROANN FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH has been encouraged in their study of the promises of God in Psalm 23.

The Psalmist shares that God is His personal shepherd and that He is with him all the time. This Sunday we will consider what it means that God has prepared a table for me in the presence of my enemies. Life can be so hard and we can face so many struggles, but God has a

plan for you.

The third promise in this passage is God is our provider even in the midst of evil.

John 16:33 says in this life there will be trouble. But we can be in God’s blessing even though our environment is volatile and wicked. As we are anointed by God we receive true joy that surpasses all understanding.

Roann First Brethren invites everyone to worship with us and consider the great shepherd being in their life.

February we will consider the promises of God in loving relationships. Our services begin at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

THE ROANN UNITED Methodist Church service for Jan. 26 will continue the study of Genesis.

This week’s sermon is from Genesis:5-17 titled “The Fall.” Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bogner will be greeters and Doug Bogert is Worship Leader with Connie Doud at the piano. The Worship service starts at 9 a.m. and Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m.

They are located at the corner of Adams and Arnold Streets.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Jan. 22 – Mr. & Mrs. Larry Hosier; Jan. 24 – Mr. & Mrs. Chris Newhouse; Jan. 25 – Mr. & Mrs. Chris Kerr.

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BOZART turned 97 on Jan. 18 and Dale Norman will be 87 on the 24. If you see these two out and about, be sure to wish them a happy birthday!

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Jan. 22 – Karen Daniels; Jan. 23 – Alexis Lynn; Jan. 24 – Robert Bakehorn, Dale Norman and Ann Birk; Jan. 25 – Beverly Lyn and Mike Barker; Jan. 26 – Mike Coffman, Shelly Myers, Matthew Montel and Khyla Wood; Jan. 27 – Phil Dale, Addison Sorg, and Jena Kerr; Jan. 28 – Michele Pell.

I CAN BE REACHED by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Also by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10:00m

Living Faith to host guest speaker David C. Kolbe will be guest speaker at Living Faith Church in Wabash on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 6:45 p.m. A meal is planned for 6 p.m.

Kolbe, a Warsaw attorney, will speak about his travels and teaching experiences in the Republic of Georgia in October 2019.

Since 2007, Kolbe has been a Senior Visiting Professor with the Center for International Legal Studies based in Salzburg, Austria. He has taught American criminal law and jury trials in Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Hungary, Austria,

Czech Republic, Albania and most recently Georgia.

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taught for the law faculty of the European University.

This event is free and open to the public, although reserva-

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) ) CAUSE NUMBER: 85C01-2001-EU-000001

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF VICKEY L. ROSE, NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana.

tions would be appreciated by calling 765310-1391.

The church is located at 242 S. Huntington St.,

Wabash at the intersection of Market Street and South Huntington Street, next to Family Video.

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY CITY OF WABASH, INDIANA 2019-2 CCMG Paving Project Wedcor Avenue Reconstruction

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the City of Wabash 2019-2 CCMG Paving Project - Wedcor Avenue Reconstruction will be received by the City of Wabash, Board of Public Works & Safety, at the office of the Mayor, until 4:00 pm local time on Thursday February 6, 2020, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of roadway reconstruction from Cass Street to approximately 1,050 feet West of Cass Street.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Randall Miller & Associates, Inc. 261 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents on or after January 20, 2020, at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8am-4pm, local time, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Bidding Documents also may be examined at City of Wabash Street Department, Attn: Scott Richardson, 1360 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Electronic copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained on or after January 20, 2020, from the Issuing Office.

Prospective Bidders should contact the Issuing Office at 260-563-4467 or by email at wabash@rmasurveying.com to obtain copies of the Bidding Documents. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the prospective Bidder's date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office.

Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

A pre-bid conference will not be held.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

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

The City of Wabash, Indiana, prohibits discrimination and/or the exclusion of individuals from its municipal facilities, programs, activities and services based on the individual person's race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, low income status, sexual-orientation, or limited English proficiency. The City of Wabash, Indiana, affirms its commitment to providing meaningful opportunities and access to municipal facilities, programs, activities and services in an effort to comply with all laws including: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana, on this date of 1/7/2020 Lori J. Draper, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana Attorney for the Estate: Douglas C. Lehman Douglas C. Lehman Professional Corporation 30 West Canal Street Wabash, IN 46992, (260) 569-0590 1/15, 1/22/20

Owner: City of Wabash, Indiana, Board of Public Works & Safety By: Scott A. Long Title: Mayor, City of Wabash, Indiana Date: January 15 and 22, 2020 1/15, 1/22/20

Notice is hereby given that James C. Rose, Jr. and Lawrence Rose were, on the 7th day of January 2020, appointed personal representatives of the estate of Vickey L. Rose, deceased, who died on the January 1, 2020.

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ECHO Drag Races the first of the New Year were on Jan. 11.

There were a total of 22 who came to race and to cheer for their favorite driver.

The races are just like the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association).

Qualifying was held first to see who would race who in their respective classes. We had first time racers and first time Top Eliminators in both A & B Classes. The drivers were really anxious to get the races started, but just like all activities there is a certain agenda that has to be followed.

ECHO Track Officials Michael and Matt Snell let the first time drivers try the Christmas Tree Lights to see how it stages and how the lights countdown to green. This was to help the drivers understand the use of the hand held controller and to show them what to do when the light turns green.

In the practice session for the first time drivers, it was explained what would happen if they left the Christmas Tree too

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early during an actual race— the red light would come on and they would be disqualified for that race.

After every ECHO Driver registered, the qualifying began.

Track Official Matt Snell would tabulate times of each driver and note the names of who would race who and in what class.

Just like NHRA. Qualifier 1 would race Qualifier 16, Qualifier 2 would race Qualifier 15 and so on. Official Bonita Snell served refreshments to the adults and ECHO Drivers while the tabulation of qualifying was in process. The races were all very close in both classes.

Each and every driver would win points by their position in each class. 10 points for

first, 8 for 2nd, 6 for 3rd and so on. 6th place and below would receive one point. ECHO Race Series ends in March 2020 and we will hold an Awards Reception / meal. All the points then would be tabulated to see who would be Class A and Class B Series Champions.

This activity is sponsored by the Urbana Lions Club and is free to all parents and kids ages 7-18 in and round Urbana. The Urbana Lions Club would like to congratulate all of the winners. If you would like to know more about this activity or you would like to bring your youth to race, you can contact me at (260) 774-3665 for more information.

Please leave a msg. if no answer. Your call will be returned.

URBANA LIONS: The Urbana Lions/Community building is in need of some TLC. There are a couple of windows on the West side that are in desperate need of repair / replacement. The rest will need replacing within the next few years.

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URBANA BLOOD DRIVE will be held on Feb. 5, 2020, at the Urbana Lion/Community Building. Watch for further information and times.

WILDCAT PRIDE: On Jan. 10, 2020, Holten Satterwaite was caught by Mrs. Mast for picking up her hat for her when she didn’t realize she had dropped it. Mason Lyons was caught by Mrs. Campbell for completing some work outside of class showing responsibility and following directions. Remember, Work Hard Dream Big

UPCOMING DATES: January 24 Shrine Circus for 4th and 5th Grade approximately 8:30a.m. 2p.m. January 29 5th and 6th Girls Basketball at Southwood at 5p.m.

BREAKFAST BUNCH: On January 15, this bunch met at Bob Evan’s Restaurant. This takes place every Wednesday at 7:30.

They have breakfast and discuss various subjects. Everyone and anyone can join them. Come on down and join the fun. They have promised me they won’t bite.

Attendees were: Larry and Nancy Meyer, Alma DeVore, Carol Layne, Peggy Dilling, Helen Dawes and Eileen Weck.

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BIRTHDAY WISHES: January 23 Doris Mattern 95th Birthday, January 28 Claud Newcomb Jr., January 30 Jeff Warnock.

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The siding is in need of being reworked; it is starting to bubble.

The alley and Urbana ball park parking lot need stone.

These are just a few of the items that are in need of attention.

The Urbana Lions are looking for donations to update the windows to make the Community building more cost efficient and to make arrangements to get the other problems fixed in the future. If you would like to make a donation to this cause you can contact Urbana Lion Luke Hunt (260) 774-9300.

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The winners of ECHO Winter National Drags on Jan. 11 were (front row, from left) Reese Fitch drove his Rail Dragster to take Class B Top Eliminator, Kasen Fitch was able to drive his Rail to a Class B 2nd Place and C J Dillsaver first time Drag Racer drove his Rail Dragster to take 3rd place in Class B; Jessica Dedrick (back row, from left) took Top Eliminator in Class A, James Hall drove his Dragster to take 2nd in Class A and Evan Hall was able to best the rest and win Class A 3rd place.

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Reader seeks help: A North Manchester reader, ArdisReavis, submitted the above photo to The Paper. Reavis is asking Urbana residents if they recognize any of the three people pictured in the photograph. It is believed that the family, perhaps by the last name of Geist, lived in the Urbana area in the 1940s. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Reavis at 260-982-6875.

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20 vets attend meeting Veterans met on Friday, Jan. 10, with 20 in attendance.

They received so much information from Phil Turner and would like to thank him for coming and presenting his program. Thank you to Lawrence Brane for providing the rolls.

Next meeting will be on Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. in the Lion Room at the LaFontaine Community Building.

LAFONTAINE LIONS met with Lion President Stephan Polk open the meeting, followed by Lion Donna Pattee-Ballard leading the pledge to flag, and PDG Tom Polk given the prayer.

Lion Ethel Eib reported that a donation had been received from the U.M. Church Women Circle. It was approved to have this money deposited in the Community Building account. It was approved that as long as the Lions have a breakfast the U.M. Church Women Circle may have a bake sale at the same time if they would like. The next breakfast will be held on Feb. 8 from 7:30-10 a.m.

At the Feb. 13 meeting Lions Donna and Jerry Wilson will do some kind of refreshments to celebrate Valentine Day for the Lions. With no further business to discuss meeting was adjoined.

LAFONTAINE LITERAY CLUB met at the Troyer Library on Thursday, Jan. 9, with Ethel Eib as hostess. President Ethel called the meeting to order and gave facts about life 100 years ago.

Roll call was

answered by giving a “cure for the blues” with 11 members and an honorary member present.

Patricia Walters told about getting books for the Little Red Library, especially books for younger children. New business Ethel asked Beth Loschiavo to be chairman of the nominated committee and then ask if anyone would also serve with her. Patricia Walters and Karen Stouffer stepped up to be on the committee. They are to present the slate of officers in March to be voted on.

Ethel asks if there were any announcements to be made. A collection was taken up by the members of 12 who were present for 85 Hope. The meeting was closed with the members reading the Club Collect. Linda Kuester gave program using book review from “Cup of Christmas cheer.” It was story about an older widow coming to live with daughter and her family and adjustments she had to make after 62 years in her own home. As she was suffering from what she called “sorrow sickness,” granddaughters decided to make a quilt for her Christmas present.

They gathered clothing from Grandmother’s clothing collection for their quilt.

Grandmother was to have something to remind her of times of the past. Linda told about receiving a quilt for a bridal shower that was made from leftover fabrics of garments she had made for her

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sisters. She displayed the quilt and told what garments had been made from some fabrics. Next meeting will be on Thursday, Feb. 13, at Mary Brane’s home and with Janice Dawes presenting the program. Members remember you may bring a guest as the club is looking for members.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Quentin Pier, Peggy Stewart, Brian Miller, Jan. 24, Barbara Gatchel, Connie McMinn Jan. 25, Rachel Brane, Lydia Jacobson Jan. 26, Christina Little Jan 27, Brian Miller, Matt Denney, Kim Kumler, Virginia McVicker, Brooke Law Jan. 28, Will Carpenter Jan. 29 Casey Huston, Sarah Oliver Jan. 30 WORDS OF WISDOM “Having friends who are accepting, supportive, available, and loving are key to feeling safe. If you choose to cultivate better friendships, begin by being a great friend to others.” Tara Bianca, “The Flower of Heaven” 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.

LIFE Center officials to speak

By The Paper staff Cheryl Meyer, Executive Director of LIFE Center, and Jeni Friedersdorf, Client Service Manager, will be sharing on the Sanctity of Life at Victory Christian Fellowship on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 9:30 a.m.

Victory Christian Fellowship believes that “human beings are created by God in His image. Therefore, every person, from conception to natural

death, possesses inherent dignity and immeasurable worth, including preborn children, elderly individuals, those with special needs and others marginalized by society. Christians, then, are called to defend, protect, and value all human life.

In short, human life is sacred and respect for human life should be at the center of all we do.”

Meyer started at LIFE Center as a vol-

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unteer before becoming the Director.

Friedersdorf started as the Executive Director of LIFE Center.

For more information, please call 260982-8357.

Victory Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational, family church located at 112 W Main St., North Manchester. Everyone is welcome and children services are available at all meetings.

The winter session of GriefShare will begin on Wednesday, Feb 5 from 6:30-8 p.m.

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

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

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

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

UM COMMUNITY DINNER: The United Methodist Church will host a community dinner on Friday, Feb 7, from 4:30-7 p.m. at the North Manchester United Methodist Church located at 306 E. Second St. Menu includes baked steak, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, roll, dessert and drink. Ticket cost for adults is $8.50 and children (7-12) is $5, children under 6 are free. Carry outs available at 4:30 p.m.

The public is welcome.

North Manchester United Methodist Church is handicapped-accessible, with parking in the rear of the church and the East Second Street parking lot.

MANCHESTER CAREER FAIR: Employers are invited to meet students at the Manchester University career, internship and graduate school fair from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 4, in the upper level of the Jo Young Switzer Center on the North Manchester campus.

Setup begins at 11:30 p.m. with lunch and informal networking.

Each employer registered will receive a covered 6-foot table and two chairs. The cost to register is $40$50, depending on the type of employer.

Fair sponsorship is also available for

$150. For more information and to register: http://bit.ly/MUCare erFair2020 LEARN MORE CENTER located at the Town Life Center, 603 Bond Street provides educational services and a learning community to meet the instructional needs of adult learners related to lit-

eracy, basic education and workforce readiness. Support for Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency Diploma, College Prep, Career Readiness, English as a Second Language, and Becoming a U.S. Citizen are offered at the Center. For more information, contact (260) 330-1461.

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WHS officials announce second honor rolls

Salamonie eagle watch planned Feb.8 On Saturday, Feb. 8 from 3-7 p.m.

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

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

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

On Saturday Jan. 25 at Salamonie Lake the program “Silence of a Winters Night” will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. A bowl of Three Sisters Soup will be served along with mouth watering fry bread. Gather around a glowing fire for traditional Miami Storytelling with members of the Miami Nation of Indiana. The evening will end with a quiet night Hike through the woods. A drawing for Miami related door prizes will be held. Cost is $10 per person, Space is limited. Advance registration is required by calling 260-468-2127.

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

UWIS interpretive naturalist Lynnanne Fager will share stories and knowledge of Indiana Bald Eagles on Monday, Feb. 3. A main dish of chicken and noodles with mashed potatoes 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.

LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271.

JANUARY BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Mark Banter, Jan. 5; Lynette Good, Jan.8; Carole Kessinger, Jan.11; Dawn Howell, Jan.13; Lisa Herring, Jan. 14; Robin Daihl, Jan.16; Pam Chopson, Jan. 22. Happy Birthday to all!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN JANUARY TO: Steve and Diane Turner, Jan.2; Terry and Toni Schaaf, Jan.3.

Congratulations everyone!

THE LAGRO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH invites the public to join them for worship services.

The church is located at 1100 Main Street in Lagro. Worship services, with Pastor Rick Borgman, begins at 9 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages following at 10 a.m.

Kids Klub is held at the church each

Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. Just a reminder, if MSD schools are closed for either a scheduled day off or due to weather, Kids Klub will not be held.

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

Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street, Wabash. Bible Study Night will be every Wednesday at 6:30

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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: “In life, a proper attitude will last for the rest of your life. I believe in being more positive and less negative.

There is always the possibility that some good will come from a bad situation. In tennis, no matter how many adjustments you might make in your swing, a proper grip will last for the rest of your life. So my advice is to get a grip on your attitude!”

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

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

Officials from Wabash High School have announced the recipients of regular and high honor roll for students in grades nine through twelve for the first semester of the 2019-20 school year.

Those awarded were: High Honor Roll Grade 9: Morgan G. Butcher, Elijah C. Callahan, Kiara B. Carmichael, Devin M. Coffman, Andrew J. Dillon, David L. Ford, Hope V. Schoening and Aubrey M. Till Grade 10: Anne M. Cole, Linda R. Cordes, Corinne O. Kugler, Brycen A. Niccum, and Alexis R. Satterfield Grade 11: Madison E. Bartoo, Rebecca A. Bruss.

Lena R. Cordes, Kyndal N. Fields, Lingjun Fu, Alison N. Gault, Nicole C. Gunderman, Morgan B. Mallow and Ian C. Risher Grade 12: Bradyn L. Baker, Cody J. Ballschmidt, Maya J. Benysh, Caleb M. Callahan, Bella A. Carrillo, Taylor S. Coffman, Wyatt J. Davis, Jonah S. France, Ella D. Gatchel, Madison M. Hecox, Dana A. Hueston, Camille C. Kugler, Lindsey E. Mattern, Cloey J. Murphey, Sydnee P. Osborne, Grace E. Schoening, Payton I. Sodervick, Elijah L. Vander Velden and Alexis R. Westendorf

Regular Honor Roll Grade 9: Eli B. Bayliss, Seth, M. Blossom, Abigale B. Boggs, Sara L. Buga, Morgan G. Butcher, Elijah C. Callahan, Kiara B. Carmichael, Devin M. Coffman, Brodie J. Craft, Andrew J. Dillon, Nicholas J. Ewing, Kaden M. Fedewa, David L. Ford, Charity E. France, Jacob D. France, Solomon T. France, Madison K. French, Jacob A. Fuchs, Kendall M. Gifford, Mason E. Goshert, Olivia M. Harden, Madelyn M. Hipskind, Cole K. Hughes, Grace E. Lamar, Haiden E. Lehman, Elizabeth L. Mattern, Faryn A. Morris, Aaliyah Mota, Hope V. Schoening, Sidney C. Stamper, Rachel N. Stapleton, Aubrey M. Till, Elliott I Wiles, and Alexander H. Zinn Grade 10: Emma N. Cain, Anne M. Cole, Linda R. Cordes, Andrew S. Dinkins, Jordan S. Dragoo, Cherysh A. Harlan, Ethan F. Haynes, Marcus L. Haynes, Riston K. Hoefer, Autumn A. Housman, Hunter M. Jones, Corinne O. Kugler, Kasey A. Long, Brycen A. Niccum, Hannah L. Perkins, Alexis R. Satterfield, Jacob W. Thompson, and Alex J. Weaver Grade 11: Madison E. Bartoo, Rebecca A. Bruss, Jada M. Caudill, Madison S.

Church, Lena R. Cordes, Kya D. Cressell, Isabelle L. Davis, Wesley J. Derry, Isaiah C. Eis, Kyndal N. Fields, Destiny M. Foster, Magdalen G. France, Lingjun Fu, Alison N. Gault, James M. Gault, Nicole C. Gunderman, Sierra N. Hall, Hayley M. Houlihan, Joseph A. Leland, Vivian S. Lemaster, Morgan B. Mallow, Mario Melendez Romay, Keegan J. O’neill, Ian C. Risher, Erin M. Russell, Lincoln M. Saldivar, Brodie M. Smith, Matthew D. Swango, Jasper H. Walter, Jarrett P. Wilson, and Mariah M. Wyatt Grade 12: Tayte M. Azbell, Bradyn L. Baker, Cody J. Ballschmidt, Allison N. Bartoo, Maya J. Benysh, Makayla R. Bollinger, Caleb M. Callahan, Bella A. Carrillo, Taylor S. Coffman, Emily L. Cole, Wyatt J. Davis, Hope E. Decker, Jonah S. France, Ella D. Gatchel, Traydon D. Goodwin, Madison M. Hecox, Madeline D. Helsel, Dana A. Hueston, Todd A. Ihnen, Taylor A. Johnson, Camille C. Kugler, Makayla D. Lamb, Dani L Lee, Lindsey E. Mattern, Cloey J. Murphy, Sydnee P. Osborne, Evan M Ryder, Randy L. Satterfield, Grace E. Schoening, Payton I. Sodervick, Delaney G. Truman, Elijah L. Vander Velden, and Alexis R. Westendorf

Manchester Jr.-Sr. High perfect attendance announced

An eagle rests on a tree limb along the Wabash River between Wabash and Peru. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Article provided Officials at Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School have announced the perfect attendance list for the first semester of the 2019-20 semester.

Earning honors were: Seventh Grade: Gavin Betten, Ella Bradley, Nicholas Cave, Nicole Cave, Bryce Eldridge, Tristan Paquera, Audrey Sanson, Angelica Saucedo, Tallon Selleck, Manpreet Singh, Joshua Trout, Connor Trump

Eighth Grade: Isaac Barrett, Chelsie Clark, Mahayla Krom, Jade Mccullough, Alli Miller, Aymia Miller, Samuel Pyle, Brayden Sanson, Adia Selleck, Gabrielle Simmers, Caleb Smith, Joshua Steely, Casen Vawter Ninth Grade: Jordan Ayres, Mackenzie Beck, Josie Briner, Brock Casper, Micah Kling, Olivia Neal, Michael Ortiz, Gavin Rockwell, Desteny Sellers, Muskaan Singh, Maddox Zolman Tenth Grade:

Lauren Barrett, Ethan Cummins, Sydni Hernandez, Ethen Homes, Asia Snyder, Abbie Wampler Eleventh Grade: Bryon Moore, Margaret Myers, Aries Naranjo, Erica Ortiz, Michael Ragan, Alex Sanson, Noah Stafford., Janet Villasenor, Carter Wilcox Twelfth Grade: Meghanne Jones, Kreeden Krull, Jason Miller, Bailey Mooney, Anna Pyle, Justin Self, Avery Snyder, John Spangle, Caleb Stout

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Slimming Soup Science

By Laura Kurella Well-known for offering a warm, filling, comforting and psychologically satisfying taste, especially when made from a recipe from Mom, there appears to be even more reasons to marvel at the wonders of chicken soup!

High in protein, which helps power our immune system, chicken is also high in tryptophan, which helps the body produce serotonin, a mood-enhancer that’s likely the reason we tend to feel more comfort when eating a bowl of chicken soup!

With vegetables, like carrots, celery, and onion offering additional vitamins, antioxidants and minerals, chicken soup can also help fight off viruses, and help our body recover from many illnesses more quickly, too.

Even the noodles, which we all love, seem to serve up a purpose too, which is to help us feel full and satisfied while they dose us with a boost of carbohydrates that help us feel less sluggish to boot!

What I find most interesting are studies that show that chicken soup can also help us to get slimmer, too!

Researchers found that when a large food volume is caused by water, such as what you encounter in soup, it can help us feel more satisfied. This is because the liquid causes stomach stretching, and slows stomach emptying, which helps stimulate nerves and hormones that signal fullness.

Also noted was that seeing a large volume of food – a big bowl of soup, for example - can also increase our ability to feel satisfied by it, even though the calories are relatively low.

Additionally, the study also showed that the longer it takes to eat a meal, which is very slow if by small spoonful, the more likely you are to not complete the meal, thus eat less.

Researchers summarize that the water content in food is indeed the greatest influence over how much we eat, and they have found that eating a high-water-content, low-calorie first course, such as soup, will not only enhance your satisfaction but also reduce your overall calorie intake, too!

Winter is the perfect time for a pot of homemade chicken soup. Made best using a whole (fryer) bird, you’ll render the perfect balance of fat and flavor that is most reminiscent of youth!

Here now is an adaptation of my mother’s own chicken soup (I spice it up!), and a quick (less flavorful) Insta way to simmer up some slimming soup science of your own today. Enjoy!

Mom’s Marvelous Chicken Soup Total Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes; Prep time:15 minutes; Cook time:1 hour and 20 minutes.

Yield: 6 servings 1-quart chicken broth, low sodium 1 whole chicken 1 onion 1 turnip 2 small parsnips 6 ounces tomato paste 6 leafy stalks celery 1 bundle Italian flat-leaf parsley 4 whole cloves 4 whole black peppercorns 2 bay leaves 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 1-2 pounds carrots, peeled and chunked 2 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and chunked 1/2 gram saffron 1 bag egg noodles In a large stockpot, heat broth to boiling. Add chicken, onion, turnip, parsnips, celery, parsley, cloves, peppercorns, bay leaves, and garlic. Bring to just under a boil, and allow to remain just under a boil for 1 hour. Remove from heat. Carefully lift chicken out and cover to reserve. Remove remaining stock vegetables and set aside. Strain liquid, discarding any remaining solids. Clean pot and return strained broth to it. Add in prepped carrots, potatoes, and saffron then bring pot to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until vegetables become fork tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare egg noodles according to package directions to al dente, being sure to rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and to prevent sticking. Remove chicken meat from bones and skin, reserving meat and discarding bones and skin. NOTE: If desired, strained stock vegetables may be pureed then added back to broth or reserved for a different use.

Once carrots and potatoes are tender, add chicken meat back into pot. To serve, add prepared noodles to the bottom of a soup bowl then ladle hot soup over.

Storage: Store noodles separately from soup as noodles tend to break down in liquid and degrade the flavor of both the soup and the noodle.

Insta-pot Chicken Noodle Soup Total Time:30 minutes; Prep time:5 minutes; Cook time:25 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of all fat 1/4 teaspoon natural fine sea salt 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup peeled and sliced carrot 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 bay leaves black pepper, to taste 1 cup (1 1/2 oz) egg noodles parsley, for garnish Season the chicken with salt. Press saute and add the oil. Add the onion, celery, carrot and garlic and sauté until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken, broth, bay leaves and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.

Cover and cook high pressure 15 minutes, let the pressure release naturally. Discard the bay leaves, coarsely shred the chicken with two forks and return to the soup, add the noodles and cook 2 minutes high pressure. Quick or natural release.

Garnish with parsley and serve.

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Article provided The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room in Wabash. Three guests were welcomed: Sandy Smith and new members Leann Kirk and Willadean Tschantz all of Wabash.

The meeting opened with the DAR ritual. Tammy Wise, Chaplain, conducted a welcome members ceremony for Leann and Willadean; fol-

lowed by devotions Bring What You Have, and “Stone Soup” John 6:4-14.

The January President General’s message from Denise Doring VanBuren was shared by Joyce Joy, “Chapters of every size need to prepare strategic plans to guide their work-after all, you can’t reach your destination of outstanding results without a roadmap to get there.

Make your 2020 personal resolution a commitment to be the spark that starts a fire in another Daughter; we need vibrant, engaged

women in order to shine our light for all to see. Please help light that fire!”

The National Defender report was on “America’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.” On March 4, 1921, Congress approved the burial of an unidentified American soldier from World War I in the plaza of the newly constructed Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

The tomb tops a hill overlooking Washington, D.C., just across the Potomac River.

Additional unknown soldiers have been placed for World War II, Korea, and Vietnam; their graves marked by white marble slabs set flush with the plaza.

The Indian Committee Minute was given by Nancy Tiger. Other Committee Minutes were on Conservation: the Emerald Ash Borer, Flag, Constitution, Women’s Issues, and Women’s Suffrage.

Correspondence was from Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, DAR School Thrift Store Trip, and various DAR Schools

for Box Tops.

The program was presented by Beverly Ferry, CEO, Living Well in Wabash County, CoA, Inc. She updated the members on the features of the Wabash County Transportation service available to Wabash County residents. Shared “Living Well in Wabash County” monthly newsletter and crosstown bus information, rider schedule, and fares.

The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be Feb.

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Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend.

DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may visit www.dar.org or contact Linda Thompson at 260-563-4661, or Barbara Amiss at 260982-4376.

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YMCA offers program to fight Parkinson’s Individuals who are fighting Parkinson’s Disease will find increased healing and encouragement in Wabash County thanks to a partnership between The Wabash County YMCA and the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

OhioHealth’s Delay the Disease program launched at the YMCA in January to provide resources and support to those

fighting the debilitating effects of Parkinson’s Disease.

The Community Foundation of Wabash County provided grant funding to launch this program.

OhioHealth’s Delay the Disease is an evidence-based fitness program designed to optimize physical function and help delay the progression of symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease.

“We chose this program for the holistic aspects. Delay the Disease is a program that works on fine motor skills, speech, and involves caregivers as part of the care process instead of just focusing on gross motor skills,” said Dean Gogolewski, CEO of the Wabash County YMCA. Amanda Jones, a Wabash resident, recently completed certification that

included specialized training regarding the impactful workouts that help fight Parkinson’s disease.

The class will be offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is available to anyone battling Parkinson’s.

Class fees are $30 per month for YMCA Members and $40 per month for non-members and each session is limited to 12 participants. This will be a life-changing class for

those fighting this debilitating disease.

“This wellness program is an important part of OhioHealth’s care continuum of neurologists and expert therapists working together to address the impairments associated with Parkinson’s disease.” OhioHealth.com This program launch was made possible through a Good Deeds Grant through the Community

Foundation of Wabash County which allowed the YMCA to purchase the certification through Ohio Health, train instructors, and purchase the special equipment necessary for this new program.

To find out more information or get signed up, call the Wabash County YMCA at 260-563-9622.

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

References required. Call 260-274-0156.

Help Wanted

BEAUTIFUL AMBERINA Glass vases, large & small.

Red glass with amber coloring on handles, bottoms or on top. Call to make appointment to see. 260723-4055.

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM country home for rent, NO SMOKING, NO PETS, renter pays utilities. 260571-1946.

Employment FIRST FRIENDS EARLY LEARNING MINISTRY is now hiring for Full-Time and Part-Time Caregivers.

Must be energetic and love to work with kids. Mail resume to PO Box 605, Wabash, IN 46992 or call 563-7665 for application.

TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS, LLC is seeking full-time Class A CDL Drivers. Home nightly, good pay, newer equipment. Paid holidays. For more information contact Ben at 260-494-2277 or e m a i l truckingthefuture@gmail.c om

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FREE LUMBER SCRAPS WANTED for craft projects.

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

For Rent 1 AND 2 Bedroom duplexes available, south side.

You pay utilities. 260-5637743

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FOR SALE: 2008 Chevy Colorado pick up truck, 156,400 miles, $2,000.

Call 260-563-5772 or look at it at Quality Electric, Inc, 429 Superior St., Wabash, IN.

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Presbyterian School plans open house

Officials from the Presbyterian School have announced that there will be an open house on Jan. 27 from 5-7 p.m. at the Presbyterian School, located at 123 West Hill Street in Wabash.

The Presbyterian School is the first Montessori School in Wabash. At the open house, guests will be able to see classrooms specially designed for children 18 months to six years of age and learn about the two programs currently being offered: Children’s House, for ages 3-6; and Toddler Community, for ages 1.5-3.

For more information or questions, contact Addie Neher, director of The Presbyterian School by phone at 260-5638881 or email at addie@wabashpresbyterian.com.

MU spring semester begins Jan. 28 From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University President Dave McFadden is kicking off spring semester with a challenge “to be brilliant, to be resilient, to be bright lights for others.”

The Spring Convocation is Jan. 28, the first day of classes, at 3 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus.

“I want to lift up the opportunities and possibilities we all have at Manchester. I will share stories of

Eagles are topic of Salamonie Senior Lunch From the DNR The monthly Salamonie Senior Luncheon will be held at noon on Monday, Feb. 3, at the

Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center.

Anyone age 50 or older is welcome to attend.

UWIS interpretive naturalist Lynnanne Fager will share her personal experiences with Indiana bald eagles.

The program begins with a carry-

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Area briefs individuals – students and colleagues – who are doing this work,” he said.

The presentation is free and open to the public. It is part of the Values, Ideas and the Arts series, which offers academic enrichment for students.

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Chicken & noodles and mashed potatoes will be provided.

Guests should bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation will be accepted.

Reservations may be made by calling (260) 468-2127.

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