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July 22, 2020

70-plus seniors graduate from SHS

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

True, it was about six weeks late, but the 2020 senior class of Southwood High School had its commencement ceremony on Sunday, July 19.

The ceremony was filled with both laughter and tears, as an impromptu pep rally took place to make up for one that was canceled in March as the Knights’ basketball team prepared for its regional basketball contest. The IHSAA postponed and ultimately canceled the remainder of the boys basketball tourney, as well as the entire spring sports schedule.

The tears came as

Valedictorian Daisy Sparks reflected on those who touched her life along her school career, including her late grandmother.

Attendance at the commencement was limited due to the state’s COVID-19 pandemic guidelines.

Those in attendance sat spaced apart, as did the graduates and faculty members attending the event.

Several – students, staff and guests – wore masks during the ceremony.

It also was one of the topics mentioned in Sparks’ speech.

“I don’t think it’s a coincidence in our lives right now that COVID-19 took place when it did,” she said. “It started in March, in spring, and

here we are in summer, a bit better off than we once were, but still experiencing trials. It all began right before Easter, a time of hope. It could’ve happened in the fall, or the winter.

I see Thanksgiving for gratitude, Christmas as peace and mercy, New Year’s as new endeavors, Valentine’s for love. But Easter is for hope.

“That’s what we need right now, what everyone needs. But especially in this stage of “figuring life out,” we need courageous and beautiful hope.”

She also thanked the various teachers and administrators who touched the students’ lives over the past 13 years, “but

especially within the past few months, making this ceremony even possible.”

“Thank you all for supporting us, as individuals and as a class,” she concluded.

“We’re your 9/11 hope babies, your half-day kindergarten kids you had to pick up at noon in the middle of the work day, and we’re your LaFontaine kids that ended an era. We’re your ISTEP guinea pigs, your eLearning masters. And we’re your COVID-19 seniors that you had to try to stay off the wifi and print packets for at home. We’re also Mr. Lacey’s favorites (really the last class he taught, but that’s beside the point).

“Thank you for loving us, and sticking it

Southwood Valedictorian Daisy Sparks makes her way to the front of the gym during the processional Sunday at the school’s 58th commencement ceremony. Photo by Joseph Slacian through. We’re now about to be - your class of 2020 Southwood graduates.”

Salutatorian Grant Whitham congratu-

lated his classmates because “the day we have all been looking forward to has finally arrived.”

“For some of us, our educational journey is over, and we will never have to sit through another class, write another paper, or take another test again,” he continued. “But, for those of us that are choosing to go to college this fall, we will become freshmen again as we begin our journey through many more years of schooling.

Regardless, after today we will embark on the next chapter of our lives and each go down our own separate paths.

“Although we will encounter new people, make new friends, and experience new things, our roots will always be anchored in the same place.”

Like Sparks, he too thanked his family, teachers and staff for helping him through 13 years of learning.

“However, my biggest thanks go to God,” Whitham said.

“Without him I would have not been able to accomplish everything that I have achieved in my 19 years of life.

In conclusion, he told his classmates, “within a few moments, we will all be walking off this stage with a diploma in hand ready to take on the real world. As we do, I encourage you all to chase your dreams and do what you love.”

Peyton Deeter welcomed those to the graduation, while Carson Heath introduced Superintendent Mike Keaffaber, who after brief remarks, encouraged the 73 graduates to continue to “dream big and work hard.” Landon Topliff, in closing remarks, thanks those in attendance for coming, before the students walked off to celebrate with family and friends waiting in the parking lot.

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Northfield seniors have commencement ceremony

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Just as a global pandemic couldn’t stop, members of the Northfield High School Class of 2020 from having a commencement ceremony, a mid-summer rain storm couldn’t impact the Sunday, June 19, ceremony.

Just as Allysa Haupert was giving her welcome to the students, faculty and audience in attendance, the skies opened up and rain beat down on the metal roof of the Northfield gym. The sound brought a slight laugh from Haupert as well as several students and audience members, but the show went on.

Co-valedictorians Levi Fulkerson and Alyssa McKillip each addressed the crowd, limited in size due to the state’s COVID-19 guidelines. Each student received two tickets to the ceremony, and those in the crowd practiced social distancing throughout the ceremony.

Fulkerson thanked the Northfield teachers and staff for their efforts through the years. He also thanked his parents and siblings.

“My parents have always been there to support me and push me in everything I do,” he said.

“Whether that be

Northfield seniors move their tassels from the left side of their cap to the right side, indicating they have graduated. Photo by Joseph Slacian football, baseball, schoolwork, or even warming the bench in basketball, they always thought I was the best and supported me.”

He also thanked his siblings “for making sure I don’t get a big head. … They remind me how imperfect I am, but still love me every step of the way.”

He also thanked God, saying “all I am is because of him.”

Fulkerson also offered several pieces of advice to his classmates.

“The first is to persevere,” he said. “Life can be hard. There are a lot of obstacles.

Some of you have more than others, but if you persevere through the trials and difficulties of life you will come out as a better, stronger person. You will make mistakes, everyone is human, but those mistakes don’t define

who you are as a person.”

He also encouraged his classmates “to live with a grateful heart.”

“It is easy to get caught up with the negative things in life, especially in hard times like we have all had at some point,” Fulkerson said. “But, if you take time each day to think about what you do have and what you have been given, you will live a much happier life. Don’t waste time worrying about what you can’t change. You can’t always control the results but you can control your effort.”

His final piece of advice was to “live life as a winner.”

“It doesn’t matter how much you do. It matters how much you do with what you have been given,” he said. “You can’t always control what deck you’ll be dealt in

memories that the Northfield seniors shared, reflecting on things such as sporting and extracurricular events that the students were involved with one way or another.

“For me, personally, these last four years have never disappointed,” she said.

“There has always been something new, a hot topic of conversation, a drastic change, a new student, a new friend-

ship, a big sports win, or something of the sort.”

Like Fulkerson, McKillip also shared some bits of advice with her classmates.

Her first piece of advice was to set goals.

“Going forward, all of us need to have goals,” McKillip said.

“And, whatever it is, make your goal specific, keep it in the front of your mind, sleep on it, work on it, and achieve it.”

She also encouraged the graduates to “make the absolute most of every moment you’re given.”

“We all seem to think that these years are just forced upon us, and we take them for granted,” she said. “Then, you never know when something as major as the coronavirus will come and sweep the rest of your time that you thought you Continued on Page 5

life but you can choose what you do with it. Every person in this world comes together to make it all work. Every single person is as important as the last.

Whatever you do, do your best and nothing more can be asked of you.”

McKillip, who told those in attendance that she wouldn’t “stand up here and bore you with the same inspirational speech you’ve heard at graduations times before. I promise, I wouldn’t want to hear that either.”

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MHS seniors have graduation

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com

NORTH MANCHESTER — In a ceremony a month and a half in the making, 144 Manchester High School graduates said good-bye to classmates, teachers, and friends and hello to the future.

With a limited audience of four guests per graduate at the Manchester Junior-Senior High School football field and stadium Friday night, July 17, Student Council President Devin Marcum welcomed

those in attendance.

“One Friday we were told we would miss two weeks of school,” Marcum said. “Little did we know we would never return. Little did we know we would never play our final game, we would never sing our final song, or take our final bow.

But tonight, that all changes.

“In one historic ceremony to complete one unique year, we take one final stand as the Manchester High School Class of 2020.”

Salutatorian Caleb Stout addressed the senior class and talked about the jour-

ney they have endured.

“Every destination is enhanced by the journey one must voyage to it. Today is no different,” Stout said. “Without the journey we have taken over the past several years, the meaning of today’s ceremony is lost. Our arrival at this point will be treasured for the rest of our lives, not because of these silly outfits we wear or the certificates we receive, but because of the journey that led us all to this point.”

Stout cited the book “Pilgrim’s Progress” by author John

Bunyan that Stout called an allegory about our journey through life and the adventures of a young man name Christian.

“The book details his encounters on the journey, many of which greet him with great difficulty. He is joined by companions to support him along the way, and he would have failed to reach his destination without their help,” Stout said.

Stout compared Christian’s journey to that of the MHS Class of 2020.

“My friends, we too are no stranger to trial and tribulation.

We have been met with many obstacles in our education.

This year alone has given us plenty of challenges,” he said.

“We missed out on spring athletics; we had to finish our high school careers doing classes alone online; our ceremonies have been altered and postponed, and if you can remember the beginning of the year, you will painfully recollect the day we lost homecoming.

“The journey has not been easy, but yet here you are. Here we are,” Stout said. “May each of us approach the future with confidence, ambition, humility, enthusiasm, and courage … I love you all … take pride in this journey we

Manchester graduates (from left) Devin Marcum, Madisyn Schmidt and Justin Self perform “Rivers and Roads” by the group The Head and the Heart during commencement Friday, July 17. Photo by Eric Christiansen have taken together.”

After a music number, “Rivers and Roads,” performed by Madisyn Schmidt, Justin Self and Devin Marcum, and the Recognition of Honorary Graduates

by Communications Director Randy Self, in place of MJSHS Principal Dr. Jon Lippe, who was at his daughter’s graduation ceremony, CoValedictorian Justin Self took to the podium.

Self likened what he called a “crazy year to graduate” to his summer job washing windows.

“The process for washing a window is pretty simple,” Self said. “The first thing you do is mop the window. Then you scrub the dirt off.

Then finally you get to squeegee all the stuff off the window.

Nothing beats that moment when you pull the squeegee across a really dirty window and see the clear view on the other side,

“While the mopping and scrubbing is not the most fun part of cleaning, you find it is important work in order to get a clear window,” he continued. “During our time in school we have faced many situations in which we could not get a clear view of the future.”

Self told of his first lunch in the high school cafeteria and feeling intimidated.

“I’m sure many of us felt intimidated at some point during our early years at the high school,” he said.

“We did not know who we were or where we might fit in. We all struggled with these questions in different ways but somehow we made it here. It took some work but it became clear to us who we were.”

He spoke of the uncertainty facing the graduate with each day bringing more questions and uncertainty.

“Unlike cleaning windows, life does

not always follow a particular process,” Self said. “But we can learn a little bit from the window cleaning process.

There will be times when things get fuzzy again because things happen and circumstances change.

“But we will keep scrubbing and keep finding clarity and we will come out better on the other side.”

After the graduates received their diplomas Senior Class President Sam Reichenbach concluded the evening.

“While this field accompanied the loss of our senior class homecoming game, that stunning occurrence is surpassed tonight by our biggest victory – graduation,” Reichenbach said. “As we leave this place tonight, I encourage you all to never forget the memories we’ve made with each other, including waking up earlier than we wanted to for the PSAT, sitting with closest friends at lunch, and who can forget when our class raised money for Caring and Sharing and the CanJam Dance?

“On behalf of the class, I’d like to thank all the parents, family, faculty members, and faculty for being here tonight and supporting us these past 12 years,” he said.

“And to my classmates, in the years to come, if our paths cross again, let us all reminisce our high school journey. Don’t be a stranger.”

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Firefighters sworn in: Several individuals were sworn in to different positions with the Wabash Fire Department during the Wabash City Council meeting on Monday, July 13. Taking oaths were (from left) Jared Hall- Probationary Firefighter/EMT; Dontrell Anderson Probationary Firefighter/EMT; Colton Ringel- Firefighter/Paramedic; Jared TackettInspector/Paramedic; Nathan Wood- Lieutenant/Paramedic; Jason Davis-Lieutenant/Paramedic; and Tanner Chamberlain – First Class Fire Fighter/EMT. Mayor Scott Long (far right) administered the oaths. Photo by Harold V. Chatlosh

finish line. Though this isn’t the graduation we’d imagined, I’m still grateful that we all get to have this moment together.”

During his high school career, he admitted, that “day in and day out, spent every day waiting on the final bell. …

Graduation day snuck up on all of uss and I find myself feeling like I should’ve done more. I could’ve done better with the time I had here.

“After all the days I spent counting down the minutes to 3:15, I’d trade almost anything to have one more normal, boring day in these halls with all of you. The amount of memories we made together are countless, in these halls, classrooms, locker rooms, at practices and games, bus rides, and those late, late nights.”

He reflected on how COVID-19 cut short their senior year.

“Our senior year didn’t go at all how any of us would have

envisioned or planned,” Watkins said. “We missed out on the last few months of high school together, months where we were already trying to do our best to slow down time, and make as many memories as we could with what little time we had left here.

“Many of us, including myself, missed out on our last season of spring sports. We lost precious time and moments that we’ll never get back, but I think that makes us appreciate the memories we made even more. I never knew how much this place meant to me until I wasn’t allowed back in.”

Concluding his speech, Watkins said, “So, I guess this is finally goodbye. I’ll hang on to the memories of this place and all of you for the rest of my life. To all of my friends, I’ll miss you all more than you’ll ever know. I

hope this isn’t the last we hear from each other. You all mean the world to me. I can’t express how much you truly mean to me. I don’t know where I’d be without having all of you by my side all these years. I want to take a minute to congratulate all of us one last time, and wish everyone the best of luck moving forward with the rest of our lives. We made it …”

After brief remarks from Superintendent Mike Keaffaber, Principal Dr. Paul Voigt presented the class for acceptance, then passed out the diplomas to those of the 54-member class present.

Emma Wynn presented closing remarks before the class was dismissed and gathered in the parking lot for photos and sharing memories among themselves and others.

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In conclusion, she thanked all those in attendance “for taking time out of your day to celebrate the bittersweet ending of our senior year.”

“None of us ever imagined it’d end this way, but at least we were able to congregate one last time to reflect on the last several years together,” McKillip said.

Salutatorian Gage Watkins thanked the Northfield staff, family and friends for their support.

“We wouldn’t be the people we are today without the impact you’ve made on all of our lives,” he said. “We can never repay you for all you’ve done for us over all these years.

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2020 Dam to Dam is now a freestyle event

The Dam to Dam Committee has announced that they will offer the 11th Annual Dam to Dam Century Ride powered by INGUARD Health as a freestyle event that encourages participants to ride their way, the safe way.

In lieu of the traditional single day event that was scheduled to take place on September 13 at the Wabash County YMCA, participants are encouraged to

ride in their hometowns or on the Wabash County Bike Trail before the end of the year.

The decision to change how the event will be executed was made with the health and wellness of the entire community in mind.

“D2D attracts participation from all across the country,” said Christine Flohr executive director of tourism for Visit Wabash County, the organization that pro-

grams the event.

“Understanding that we could be responsible for exposing Wabash County to people from high-risk areas was key in deciding to alter the way the event looks for 2020. Hundreds of volunteers gather to support riders at rest locations on the day of the event and there is no way to guarantee that we can follow the mandated health and safety guidelines for large gatherings.

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However, we couldn’t let our 11th year pass us by, so we pivoted quickly and safely.”

Registrations for the “Freestyle” event is still being accepted through Aug. 11 and includes a limited COVID-19 edition Tshirt, custom buff, and other surprise items that will be mailed to the participant.

In addition to the Freestyle 2020 Dam to Dam Century Ride: COVID Edition, the Visit Wabash County team is leveraging the support of the 2020 Dam to Dam sponsors and creating marketing campaigns that attract visitor engagement in a responsible manner such as hiking, biking, kayaking, running, etc.

“Designing an outdoor adventure marketing campaign centered around outdoor activities partnered with overnight stays throughout the year is a way that we can honor our 2020 D2D

sponsors while impacting the local economy amid a global pandemic,” said Flohr. “We have the opportunity to make the absolute best out of what is considered a very uncertain time, and we are committed to rising to the challenge with the support and encouragement of our sponsors.

The Dam to Dam Century Ride and Outdoor Adventure Series is Powered by INGUARD Health as the lead sponsor with incredible support from CARBON+ Level Sponsors: Miller’s Health Systems, Wabash County YMCA, Big City Paints, Borders & Beyond Art Gallery, Breakaway Bike and Fitness.

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Quilt of Honor officials cancel 2020 ceremony Because of Covid-19 pandemic, officials with the Quilt of Honor Quilters have decided to cancel the luncheon this year.

Nearly all involved, both veterans and servers, are in the “at risk” category.

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Snyder named new NHS principal On Tuesday evening, the MSD of Wabash County School Board approved Jay Snyder as the new principal of Northfield Jr.-Sr. High School. The former Northfield principal, Dr. Paul Voigt, was recently named the new Superintendent of Caston School Corporation.

Snyder has spent his entire career with MSD, starting as a 6th grade teacher at L a F o n t a i n e Elementary for six years, then as a history teacher at Northfield for five years, and most recently as the principal of Sharp Creek Elementary School for the past 10 years.

Although a Huntington native himself, his wife, Carie, is a Northfield graduate. While the two dated during their high school years, Snyder began to fall in love with the Northfield community.

“Coming from a large high school, I found myself loving Northfield and appreciating the small school community.

When Carie and I began our own family, we intentionally moved to the north side of Wabash so that we could raise our children in the Northfield system.”

The Snyders have two children.

Madison is a Northfield graduate currently studying nursing at H u n t i n g t o n University, and Jett is a senior at Northfield.

As someone that knows the community and its people, Snyder hopes to provide connection and stability. He admits though that leaving Sharp Creek is very bittersweet as he loved working there.

“I didn’t ever want to leave Sharp Creek, but I felt like it was the right time. I know these kids and their families, and I want to serve them well. I’m looking forward to interacting with all these kids I had in elementary at a different stage of their lives. I plan to stay at Northfield for as long as I can.”

When asked about his vision for his new role, Snyder said he wants Northfield to become the place that everyone wants to be; a place where parents

Jay Snyder is the new principal at Northfield High School. Photo provided know teachers and staff care about their children.

“I fell in love with the small, close-knit atmosphere of Northfield. I have a special place in my heart for this school,”

he said. “I want to celebrate the culture of the small school where we’re able to know and care about every kid. We’re going to do everything we offer well and aim to be the best.”

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Wabash Kiwanis Club cancels Pancake Day The Wabash Kiwanis Club Board of Directors last week formally announced that the Club’s 2020 Pancake Day fundraiser has been canceled.

The decision came during the board’s monthly meeting on Monday, July 13. The fundraiser, which was originally scheduled in March, was rescheduled twice: once to early June and then again to July 25, at the Bruce Ingraham Building at the Wabash County Fairgrounds.

“We had a great meeting on Monday and the agenda item that took the longest to discuss was Pancake Day,” Board President Eric Seaman said. “We saw pros and cons to both options, and even some third and fourth options.

“But, ultimately, we decided that it was in the best interest of the health of the public, as well as the position of the club in the community,

that we will cancel Pancake Day this year. We will now look forward to Pancake Day in 2021.”

The event traditionally serves as the largest annual fundraiser for the Club, helping fund its many service projects to benefit the Wabash community and beyond, including support of Key Clubs at Wabash and Northfield high schools, support of KKids clubs at O.J. Neighbours and Sharp Creek elementary schools, sponsorship of the Wabash County Spelling Bee, renovating local park playgrounds, continuing the Club’s fifth grade book program,

supplying the Kate’s Kart book cart at Parkview Wabash Hospital and more.

“I’d like to thank the board for its leadership in Pancake Day for this year, chiefly Mike Keaffaber, who, as Board vice president, was in charge of the event this year,” Seaman said. “Mike

did a great job in making sure that we were ready to go with the fundraiser through this entire process.”

Any individual who has purchased tickets can contact the Kiwanis Club member that they purchased them from if they’d like a refund.

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

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Barbara Elaine Speicher, 85, North Manchester, passed away July 15, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Born May 25, 1935 in Mentone, Barbara was one of five children born to Paul W. and Ester A. (Priser) Smith.

After graduating from Manchester High School in 1953, Barbara went on to further her education. She graduated from Manchester College in 1957 with a B.S. in Psychology and later graduated from St. Francis University with her Master’s in Education. For 11 years Barbara taught kindergarten at Maple Park and Chester Elementary. When she and Daniel lived in Gainesville, Ga., she also worked as a substitute teacher.

On her 23rd birthday, Barbara married the love of her life, Daniel E. Speicher II. The two were wed for sixty-two years and had three children. During that time Daniel was amazed by her toughness, patience, and gentle soul. Barbara battled breast cancer twice and never complained about the treatments, showing amazing strength to her family who thought of her as the perfect wife, mother and homemaker. She always made sure her family was taken care of and was someone everyone could count on.

Barbara enjoyed relaxing at Lake Tippy, being with family, volunteering her time at the Gainesville, Georgia Food Pantry and cross stitching, but her favorite past time was reading books. When Barbara was a member at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Manchester, Indiana, she would teach Sunday School. Most recently, Barbara and Daniel attended Urbana Yoke Parish, Urbana, Indiana. Barbara was also a former member of Tri-Kappa.

The loving memory of Barbara Elaine Speicher will be forever cherished by her husband, Daniel E. Speicher II, North Manchester; son, Daniel E. “Sam” Speicher III, Leesburg; daughters, Paula K. Speicher, North Manchester, and Stephany (Jim) Underwood, Hainesport, N.J.; brother, Herbert K. Smith, Warsaw; sister, Angenetta (Stephen) Briner, Silver Lake; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and two infant sisters.

Family and friends may call Friday, July 24, 2020, from noon to 2 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. A Celebration of Life memorial service will begin at the conclusion of calling. Burial will be held at Speicher Cemetery, County Road 500 North, 1 ½ miles east of Urbana. Pastor Larry Wade will officiate.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Barbara Elaine Speicher, memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, Texas 75380.

Patsy E. Drook, 89 Farm Bureau Co Op Retiree Dec. 17, 1930 – July 16, 2020 Patsy E. Drook, 89, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 1:11 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Wabash Parkview Hospital. She was born in Wabash, on Dec. 17, 1930, to the late Donald and Gertrude (Cox) Faust.

Patsy was a Wabash High School graduate.

She married David Drook in 1946; he passed away in 1995.

Patsy retired from the Wabash and North Manchester Farm Bureau Co Op. She was a member of the Wabash Christ United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary of Wabash and a supporter of the F.OP. Lodge.

Patsy is survived by her daughter, Dawn Driscoll, of Wabash; two grandsons, Sean (Gina) France, of N.C. and Dylan Driscoll, of Fort Wayne.

She was preceded in death by her son, Michell Drook; and granddaughter, Lindsay Driscoll.

Per the family’s request, there will be no services.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash.

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

Austin J. O’Dell, 26, of Wabash, passed away of natural causes, at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at his employer, Real Alloys of Wabash.

He was born in Peru, to Troy O’Dell and Kimberly Shaneyfelt, on July 6, 1994.

Austin was a 2013 graduate of Emmanuel Christian School. He worked at Real Alloys of Wabash and was a member of the local union.

Austin was a big gamer and he enjoyed computers and working on cars.

Austin is survived by his father; Troy (Janie) O’Dell, of Roann; his mother, Kimberly (Brian) Shaneyfelt, of Wabash; paternal grandparents, Charles and Karalee O’Dell, of Wabash; stepgrandparents, Gary and Becky Krotke, of Laketon, four brothers, Joshua Slone, of Laketon, Zachary (Rachel) Slone, of Hartford City, Travis Shaneyfelt, of Berne and Justin Shaneyfelt, of Dunkirk; one sister, Sheena Knotts, of Indianapolis; and niece, June Brooks, of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bill and Pat Carroll.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2020, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash.

Calling hours for family and friends will be from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the funeral home. The family requests that you come dressed casual and as you like.

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, Inc., 810 Manchester Ave., Wabash, IN 46992.

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

Bonnie Enyeart, 69 Worked at Zimmer Dec. 4, 1950 – July 14, 2020 Bonnie Sue Enyeart, 69, North Manchester, passed away July 14, 2020. She was born Dec. 4, 1950.

Private services will be at 3 p.m. July 21, at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Louella Wrightsman Aug. 12, 1931 – July 14, 2020 Was a homemaker Louella Wrightsman, 88, Wonewoc, Wis., and formerly of North Manchester, died July 14, 2020.

Visitation was July 19 at McKee Mortuary.

Services were July 20 at North Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery.

Michael Boone, 58 Enjoyed building things April 12, 1962 – July 14, 2020 Michael “Mike” Lloyd Boone, 58, North Manchester died July 14, 2020.

He was born April 12, 1962.

Visitation and services were Friday, July 17, 2020, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

James “Jim” Daniel Dailey, died at 12:28 a.m. on July 13, 2020, peacefully in his home with his family.

He was born in Jonesboro to Harry and Laura (Corn) Dailey.

Jim attended Fairmount High School, where he loved playing basketball and baseball so much that he ran seven miles home from practice every day because he missed the bus.

This was only the beginning of his incredible work ethic and determination.

Jim served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He was the manager for Canton Glass in Marion, a self-employed Public Accountant, and eventually the Controller for Irving Brothers, Inc..

Jim loved fly-fishing in Canada, hunting with his dad and brothers, practicing his Catholic faith, dining at the Aero Club, and spending time with his large family.

He married Anne Clista (Carter) Dailey in Marion, on Aug. 7, 1948.

Jim and Anne lovingly built a family of nine, and he always credited raising their seven kids as the best times of their lives.

The family belonged to St. Paul Catholic Church in Marion, where all seven children attended and graduated from high school.

Anne preceded him in death on Nove. 22, 1996. Jim later married Barbara Jane (Wood) Dailey on Jan. 29, 1999, in Marion. She also preceded him in death on May 28, 2018.

He is survived by his children, Teresa (Roger) Wertenberger of Wabash, Timothy (Debbie) Dailey of Marion, Jeffrey Dailey of Gas City, Bridget Grider of Marion, Frederick (Elizabeth) Dailey of Marion, and Peter (Nora) Dailey of Houston, Texas; 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild on the way; step-children, Nancy (Jim) Wise of Marion, Jeff (Tami) Wood of Harrison, TN, and Jim (Amy) Wood of Fishers; 6 step-grandchildren; and 8 stepgreat-grandchildren.

His parents, his brothers, Raymond, Arthur, and David (Evelyn) Dailey, and his daughter, Rebecca Dailey-Carlson, also preceded him in death.

The family will have a private visitation and service due to COVID-19. Burial will take place at Gardens of Memory in Marion.

Arrangements are entrusted to NeedhamStorey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Paul Catholic School, 1009 W. Kem Rd., Marion, IN, in memory of James Daniel Dailey.

Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.

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Lawrence “Larry” Hall, 81

Roger Dale, 95

Army Veteran

Lifetime farmer

July 18, 1939 – July 18, 2020

March 18, 1925 – July 17, 2020

Lawrence Russell “Larry” Hall, 81, of Wabash, died at 11:55 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born July 18, 1939 in Hamilton County to Russell and Elsie Jewell (Tarter) Hall.

Larry was a 1961 graduate of Noble High School. He married Margret Ann Strickler in Wabash on June 15, 1963. Larry was an M.P. in the United States Army from 1958-1961, and retired after 25 years, and was also a civil service worker, at Grissom Air Force Base in Peru, retiring in 1994 after 20 years. He also worked at Ford Meter Box, General Tire, and General Electric, all of Wabash. Larry was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. He enjoyed collecting John Deere Toy Tractors, army patches, working crossword puzzles, and reading history.

He is survived by his wife, Margret Ann Hall of Wabash; four children, Michael D. (Cora) Hall and Lori (DeWayne) Miller, both of Wabash, Michelle D (Jack) Welch-Smith, MD of Georgetown, S.C., and Lawrence R. “Russ” Hall II of Raleigh, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Thomas Hall, Katheryn (Christopher) Crace, and Rachel M. Walters, all of Wabash, Stephanie (Zack) Yarde of North Manchester, Kayla N. (Chris) Nordman of Wabash, Matthew Welch of Washington, District of Columbia, and Abby Welch of Central, S.C.; eight great grandchildren; brother, Fred Eugene (Toni) Hall of Kingsville, Mo.; and sister, Lola Lee (Dale) Smith of Warrensburg, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lloyd Keith Hall; and his grandson, Michael “Mickey” Hall.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Marion National Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

Leslie Barker, 64 Enjoyed playing pool Aug. 4, 1955 – July 10, 2020 Leslie Barker, 64, of Wabash, died at 3:45 a.m., Friday, July 10, 2020, at her home. She was born Aug. 4, 1955, in Marion, to Glen and Bettie (Boles) Atkinson.

Leslie was a 1973 graduate of Wabash High School. She worked at North Central Respiratory in Wabash, retiring after 10 years.

She enjoyed playing pool, and was a member of the American Pool Association. She also enjoyed flower gardening, making floral arrangements, and sitting on the porch watching the rain.

She is survived by her son, Sherman Barker of Wabash, grandson, Shaden Barker of Constantine, Michigan, father, Glen Atkinson of North Manchester, brother and sisters, Greg (Mary) Atkinson of Safety Harbor, Fla., Tracy (David) Westervelt of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Anna Nichols of Paw Paw, Mich.

She was preceded in death by her mother, son, Coleman Barker, and brother, Chris Atkinson.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2020, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Westervelt officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Friday, at the funeral home.

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

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Roger Dean Dale, 95, of Wabash, formerly of rural North Manchester, died at 8:15 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 at his home.

He was born March 18, 1925 in Wabash, to Willie and Edith (King) Dale.

Roger first married Jean Whistler on July 28, 1946 in Urbana; she died Sept. 24, 2002. He then married Bonnie Jean (Reed) McVicker on Nov. 21, 2003 in Lagro; she died Nov. 24, 2019. Roger was a lifetime farmer.

He was a member of the Wabash Friends Church, and was active in several capacities of the church. He was also a member of the Wabash County Fair Board 18 years, the Farm Bureau Co-Op Board 18 years, White’s Residential Board 9 years, Wabash County Pork Producers, and the Friends Cemetery Board.

Roger enjoyed basketball, football, and attending his grandchildren’s activities.

He is survived by four children, Tom (Janet) Dale and Jim (Kathy) Dale, both of North Manchester, Dave (Lauren) Dale of Wabash, and Nancy (Randy) Niccum of North Manchester; two step children, Timothy (Pam) McVicker of Denver, and Melody (Robert) Deal of Camarillo, Calif.; 14 grandchildren, Eric (Rachel) Dale and Greg (Cariel) Dale, both of Wabash, Tim (Kelly) Dale of Huntertown, Shane (Gina) Dale of Huntington, Brad (Marlea) Dale of North Manchester, Jeff (Angie) Dale of Urbana, Marcy (Jeremy) Lane of Fort Wayne, Trisha (Lee) Loker of Lagro, Stacy (Shawn) Ahlfeld of Fort Thomas, Ky., Dan (Liz) Dyson of Lagro, Ryan (Stephanie) Niccum, Marcus (Krystal) Niccum, Kevin (Kari) Niccum, and Josh (Betsy) Kiger, all of North Manchester; 44 great grandchildren; nine step grandchildren and 11 step great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard and John Dale; sister Rachel “Sally” Stanley; and his granddaughter, Angie Kiger.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Wabash Friends Church, 3563 S. State Road 13, Wabash, with David Phillips and Rev. Larry Ray officiating. Friends may call 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, at the church. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are Wabash Friends Church or White’s Residential Board.

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

Saralee “Sally” Scott, 88 Former school secretary July 12, 1932 – July 14, 2020 Saralee “Sally” Scott, 88, formerly of Wabash, died at 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

She was born July 12, 1932, in Roann, to Hugh Kenneth “Rick” and Martha Pauline (Hensler) Reahard.

Sally was a 1950 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. She married Lamoine A. Scott on Dec. 9, 1951 at the First United Methodist Church, in Wabash; he died Aug. 13 2019.

Sally was a secretary for L.H. Carpenter and West Ward Elementary Schools, in Wabash, for 25 years. Sally was a member of First United Methodist Church and a former member of the Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority. She enjoyed spending summers at her home on Lake Tippy and enjoyed her winters in Fort Myers, Fla. She is survived by three children, Sara Jane Bellinger of North Manchester, Steven A. (Laura Baer) Scott of Castle Rock, Colo., and Stanley Lamoine (Kim) Scott of Belleville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Jason (Kylie) Scott of Olive Branch, Miss., Ryan (Cregan Ortner) Scott of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Collin (Caylin) Scott of Denver, Colo., two great-granddaughters, Dolores Scott of Steamboat Springs, and Jaylyn Scott of West Lafayette.

She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be private. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentge Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Alzheimer’s Association.

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

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Police and fire reports

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents July 2 At 2:42 a.m., a vehicle driven by Michael S. Eldridge, 46, Peru collided with a deer on County Road 700 West near County Road 500 North.

July 4 At 11:47 p.m., a vehicle driven by Larry C. Culbert, 27, Lafayette ran off the road on State Road 13 near County Road 50 North.

July 6 At 3:03 p.m., a vehicle driven by Johnetta P. Wells-Lutz, 55, Wabash needed assistance out of a ditch at 6767 Bowman Road.

July 8 At 11:06 a.m., a vehicle driven by James A. Karst, 68, Huntington collided with a vehicle driven by James D. Hodge Jr., 46, Rutherfordtown, N.C. on U.S. 24 near County Road 100

South.

July 11 At 1:24 p.m., a vehicle driven by Shane W. McCray, 31, LaFontaine collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 700 South.

July 15 At 10:30 a.m., a vehicle driven by Josiah J. Chesterman, 21, Huntington ran off the road on Salamonie Forest Road near Pefley Road.

North Manchester Citations July 9 Mark A. Walther 52, Sizerock, Ky. cited for driving while suspended.

July 10 Alicia N. Weatherly, 35, Marion cited for driving while suspended.

July 14 Kaye L. Oberg, 30 Fort Wayne cited for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.

July 16 Lucinda G.

Williams, 43, Akron cited for expired vehicle registration.

Arrests July 9 Raven D. Baker, 38, Peru arrested on a warrant for disorderly conduct.

July 14 Dustin L. Heldenbrand, 38, North Manchester arrested on a warrant for theft and forgery.

Accidents June 11 At 2:51 p.m., a vehicle driven by Magnolia M. Starr, 20 Wabash struck a building and a person in the 200 block of Walnut Street.

July 15 At 3:53 p.m., a vehicle driven by Malcom J. Case, North Manchester lost control of a scooter he was riding at 4th and Front Streets.

6:12 p.m., a vehicle owned by Amelia S. Bradley, 30, North Manchester was struck by a vehicle

Madge Baker, 73 Sept. 23, 1946 – July 18, 2020 Madge Theresa Baker, 73, of Wabash, died at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Sept. 23, 1946 in Cambellton New Brunswick, Canada to George and Joan (Noble) Wilmot.

Madge was a graduate of Atholville High School in New Brunswick, Canada. She first married William Guyton, he survives in California.

She then married Rev. Joseph W. Baker; he died Aug. 29, 2000. She was a teller at Frances Slocum Bank several years. Madge was a member of the North Grove Church in Amboy. She loved to paint, and enjoyed arts and crafts.

She is survived by her daughter, Stacy (Mark) Triner, and two grandchildren, Brooke Triner and Austin Triner, all of Surprise, Ariz.; mother, Joan Wilmot and sister, Victoria Matthison, both of Windsor Ontario, Canada, and her friend, Jane Linda Cottrell of Amboy. She was preceded in death by her father; brother-in-law Glen Matthison; and her granddaughter.

There will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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

that left the scene in the 300 block of East Main Street.

Fire July 11 1:07 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

July 12 1:31 a.m., 400 block of North Washington Street for medical assist.

July 13 12:45 p.m., Woodspoint Circle for medical assist.

10:21 p.m., 900 block of North Market Street for medical assist.

3:03 p.m., 600 block of Meadowdale Drive for medical assist.

July 14 6:28 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

July 15 10:59 a.m., 1200 block of Beckley Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers Josh M. Fierstos, Josh R. Fierstos and Mandy D. Fierstos to

Deborah Mosher, warranty deed.

Martha Annn Colburn and Diana K. Macnak to Benjamin P. Kemper and Mareil A. Kemper, warranty deed.

Danny L. Hoffman and Dianna Hoffman to John Paul Secrest and Katie M. Secrest, warranty deed.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Vaterans Affairs Secy Of to PHH Mortgage Corporation, quitclaim deed.

Sandy McCarty and Steven McCarty to Sandy McCarty, quitclaim deed.

Shawn K. Good and Christopher B. Good to Jeff Waldon and Abigail Waldon, warranty deed.

Shawn K. Good and Christopher B. Good to Roberts Bailey Investments LLC, warranty deed.

Philip E. Cripe and Joni S. Cripe to Jurgin P. Cripe, warranty deed.

Braden Hobbs and Alexa Hobbs to Connor J. Nash and Paige E. Young, warranty deed.

Nathan A. Vrooman to Austin Vrooman, warranty deed.

Gary D. Holmes and Holmes Living Trust to Wendy Frazier, trust deed.

Clinton A. Lane and Casey L. Lane to Derrick E. Wilson and Jenny R. Wilson, warranty deed.

Sandra S. Renz to William H. Mayle and Misty D. Mayle, quitclaim deed.

Judith A. Risk, Nancy E. Fisher, Lois M. Jones and Clifford R. Jones to David A. Fuchs and Ruth A. Fuchs, personal deed.

Marriage License Sarah Catherine Hoff, 25 and Trevor Michael Simpson, 22.

Abigail Renee Atkins, 23 and David Edward McManus, 24.

James Emmett

Legg, 54 and Dawn Marie Hagan, 43.

Mikayla Jo Genovese, 20 and Nathan Allen Stanley, 21.

Jacob David Manns, 37 and Jamie Leigh Griffin, 35.

Sydney Rose Gabel, 25 and Austin Douglas Samons, 24.

Kyle Richard Kelsheimer, 23 and Carolina Grace Phillips, 22.

Catherine Elizabeth Kincaid Regimbal, 50 and Rodney Franklin Hunt, 63.

Building Permits For the week of July 12, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Dwight Denton for porch enclosure.

Shawn Beeney for utility building.

John Kroh for post building.

WPD officer honored: Wabash Police Officer Dan Henderson was given a letter of commendation from Mayor Scott Long at the Wabash City Council meeting on July 13, 2020. On March 28, Henderson responded to an unresponsive, pulseless male. He immediately began CPR until Wabash Fire Department Paramedics arrived on scene. It was learned that Henderson’s quick action saved the subject’s life and successfully made it through heart surgery.

Henderson is a 17 year veteran of the Wabash City Police Department.

The award presentation was delayed until July 13 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo by Harold V. Chatlosh

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Somerset Lions vote to cancel July euchre event

Somerset Lions members voted at their last meeting to cancel the euchre event they had planned for July 25 because of the Covid19 virus still being a big issue. We really appreciate the support from so many people and hopefully we can have the one scheduled for Oct. 24.

55th anniversary celebration of Diane and Larry Wente, Somerset. The pair recently spent six days together with their family: Laura (Dale) Snyder, parents of four, from Texas, Susan Wente, parents of two, from Massachusetts, and Brent (Michelle) Wente, parents of two. Diane remarked

“we are just greatly blessed!”

VETERANS met for their coffee and snack in the Lions Room at the LaFontaine Community Building on Friday July 10.

Thank you to Jim McCoy for providing the wonderful rolls and muffins.

Thirteen veterans

attended. Next month the veterans plan on meeting on Friday Aug.14 at 9 a.m. in the Lions Room at the LaFontaine Community Building.

LAFONTAINE LIONS will be having a breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 8.

LaFontaine United Methodist Church women will be there selling their delicious bake goods.

WORDS OF WISDOM “Life is not easy for any of us.

But what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.”

Diane and Larry Wente and their family. Photo provided – Marie Curie HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lilah Vandermark, Greg Dawes July 23, Jeanie Hawkins, Ellen Poe, Marilyn Speicher July 24, Rosemary Heiser, Sue Barnhill July 25, Krissa

Mechling July 26, Joyce Willcox, Jim Large, Gracey Swain, July 27, Roy Proffitt, Robert Johns July 28, Dean Thomas Benbow, Kelsey Niccum, Brayton Hensley, Charlie Snyder July 30

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Brad and Connie Crump July 25, Jon and Jamie Hill July 27, Forster and Barbara Gatchel July 28, Becky and Marvin Schlemmer, Brian

and Josephine Miller July 29 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

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Rebel Rouser Car Club hosts show in Urbana Urbana ball park was the place to be Saturday July 11. The Rebel Rouser Car Club had a Car Show with 47 cars and trucks from all over the state. They came from Wabash, Peru, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Logansport, Huntington, New

Palestine, Walton, Rochester, Twelve Mile and Upland just to name a few locations.

The show was a much needed activity for the cruisers and for the people that stopped by to check out the beautiful cars and trucks. Some of

the cruisers came up to me and said they really needed this show. They were becoming stir crazy being locked up at home and not able to do anything other than watch TV or play solitary. One cruiser stated that she did so many puzzles that she lost count after 14. All in all it was a beautiful day in the mid 80s and a soft breeze out of the southwest and the sun made the pretty paint jobs shine to no end.

The Rebel club wants to thank the Urbana Lion members who supplied and operated the

Participants in the Rebel Rouser’s Car Show fill the Urbana ball park on Saturday July 11.

Photo provided

Snack Shack for the show. The club also wants to thank the club members who sponsored some of the awards. A special thanks goes out to Tony Gressley and Michael Snell for judging all of the cars and trucks. The Rebel club presented 25- Top 25 awards. A couple of these were sponsored by Rebels Jess Gressly and Hugh Murfin. The club also presented the usual specialty awards. To help with the presentation was a club member’s daughter; her name is Emmy. She is just a little person who stands almost 2 ½ feet if an inch over or under.

Best Engine was sponsored by Rebel Bob Elzey. This award went to Joe and Kim Brubaker with a 1967 Oldsmobile, Best Paint sponsored by Rebel Tony Gressley was won by Phil and Jenny Shafer with a 1955 Chevy, Best Interior sponsored by Rebel Bud Voland went to Harold and Loretta Jedrzejewski with a 1983 Mustang, Best Rat Rod sponsored by Rebel Tony Gressley was taken

by Larry Long with a 1949 Dodge. This year the club added a Rebel Ladies Choice, this was won by Deane Barger with a 1963 Ford. Oldest Cruiser sponsored by Dale Cooper was won

by Jerry Tobin, 85 years young. The club presented two very special awards.

The awards represent two members that have passed away and left their mark on Car Shows, Rebel Car Club and Cruise-Ins. One award was in memory of Bill Burnsworth sponsored by Tom

and Judy Burnsworth. Bill liked showing his show cars and working on them. This award went to Ed Call, with a 1964 Ford from New Palestine.

The other award is in memory of Paul (Shorty) Bedics spon-

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sored by Rebel Michael Snell. This award went to Steve Christner with a 1940 Ford from Peru. Paul was the cruiser that started the Rebel Car Club in 1984. He is and forever will be the original Rebel Rouser. Almost everyone who is into Car Shows remembers Paul (Shorty) Bedics.

He was a very likable guy and I’m glad to have known him and that I was able to call him my friend.

Urbana Blood Drive is planned to be held at the Urbana Community building, August 12, 2020.

Details, time and restrictions will be forth coming.

The Breakfast Bunch met at Bob Evans Restaurant July 8, 2020. Those attending were: Tom and Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Peggy Dilling, Eileen Weck and Pat McNabney. This bunch welcomes everyone and anyone who would like to join them for breakfast and to talk about different topics. They

get together every Wednesday at 7:30am at Bob Evans. Come on down and check them out; I think you will enjoy the company.

Prayer Concerns: Mary Ann Mast is doing better, Max Chamberlain, Orville Chamberlain, Doris Mattern, Kristina Gamsby, Alma DeVore, Jim and Pat Hartley, Jane Winebrenner, Gene Miller is in a nursing facility in Ft Wayne, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie,Dean & Lois Haupert, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and daughter Jackie, Lowell Karns, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney, Bonita Snell and our Nation, the people that have contracted covid-19, doctors and nurses that are helping the sick to combat this virus, scientists that are trying to develop a vaccine and our military personnel.

Condolences to Dan Spechier, friends and family with the passing of Dan’s wife Barbra on July 15, 2020.

Urbana Streetlights: To report a problem with a streetlight call (260) 774-3665. If no answer, leave a message. Tell me the light’s address and what is wrong. I will then submit a work order to have that light repaired. Please allow 5 working days for repairs. The streetlight committee is planning on holding a tenderloin fry, carry out only in September 2020. This is to help offset the cost of the streetlight bill that I face every

year. There will be more information to come in August and September.

The Urbana History: Please help if you can. Shirley Anderson is looking for history items of Urbana from 1853 to 1930. She is putting together a history book with articles of Urbana’s past. If you have any historic pictures of how the buildings looked back then and articles of this time frame, that would help. Also if anyone has any information on Esta Schaffer Hatchery or the stock yard that was located on the East side of the railroad track where Helena fertilizer plant is located, please contact Shirley Anderson 5287N 150E Urbana, IN 46990.

Urbana Lions Community Ballpark is available to everyone and anyone this year. This park is full of items for any activity. Nice huge pulling pad, well maintained ball field for little league baseball, girls softball, slow pitch, fast pitch softball, baseball tournaments, basketball court, play ground equipment, pavilion for picnics or reunions with charcoal grill, handicap accessible restrooms with running water and a Lions Snack Shack at your request. Call 774-3665 to see if the date you want to use any part of the park is available.

Birthday wishes: July 27 Lori Fitch.

Anniversaries: July 23 Troy and Stacy Baer, July 24 Sam and Katie Leland, July 27 Wendel and Janene Dawes.

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Lagro food pantry open once per month

Lagro Community Church officials would like to remind the county the food pantry is open in the basement behind the church every third Saturday of each month from 9-10 a.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISSISSINEWA: Salamonie’s Preschool Program will be “C is for Camping” on Wednesday, July 8 from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Preschool children ( ages 2-5) and their adults are invited.

This program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s basic education, including music, crafts, social interaction and time outdoors, always with a nature-related theme.

The program fee $2 per child. Advance registration is appreciated and can be done by calling the Upper Wabash Services at (260)-4682127.

SENIOR MONDAY LUNCHEON will begin each month on the first Monday.

Seniors 50 and over are invited to attend this carry-in luncheon at Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a meal at noon, this week serving Carnitas. Guest should bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation to help defray main dish cost will be accepted.

Summit Lakes Property Manager Nicky LeCrone and assistant Property Manager Tanner Snell will give a presentation about fire as a land management tool. Reservations may be made by calling 260-468-2127.

Presenters subject to change without notice.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED July 23 from 4-7p.m. at

Salamonie Lake Interpretive/Nature Center. Projects may include: Repairs made to the shelter, raptor center, weeding, invasive species work and clean up in areas of the center.

Volunteers should wear a mask, appropriate clothing, bring refillable water bottles and bug spray.

Anyone 12 and under should have an adult present. Advanced registration is requested. Please call 260-468-2127.

SOUND BITES! Join us for a night hike and sound walk at mississinewa Lakes Miami SRA. We will listen to and record the parks night sounds.

Materials are provided. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is free although property entrance fee to apply.

Advanced registration is required by calling 260-468-2127.

A REMINDER the SR 105 bridge is closed for repairs.

Entrance is accessible from SR 105 south of the bridge.

Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. The Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260-4682127. Some of the activities at the Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center are:

wildlife viewing area, interactive reservoir exhibits, natural and cultural history displays, a children’s room, the Salamonie Raptor Center featuring live birds of prey.

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

JULY BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Stanford Hamilton, July 1; Bonnie Newton, July 4; Susan Miller, July 6; Jim Long, July9; Wyatt Good, July 10; Dannae Shaw, July 12; Steve Turner, July 17; Randy Miller, July 18; Chelsea Miller, July 19; Chuck Marion, July25; Larry Quinn, July 28; Diane Turner, July30.

Happy Birthday to all!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN JULY TO: Dave and Kristy Good, July 3; Michael and Brooke Swope, July 16; Frank and Molly Strange, July 26.

Congratulations everyone!

THE LAGRO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH would like you to follow on facebook for more information at this time.

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.

Welcome back after June 1 and online presence is still available on Dora Christian Church Facebook Page.

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

All are invited to

First Brethren plans fish fry

attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro.

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

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

A THOUGHT TO PONDER: “Your time is valuable. Your health is very important. You like to have fun. There’s probably no better way to accomplish these things than by playing a sport. If your choice is tennis, then you have made a great decision.

Tennis will benefit you physically, mentally, and emotionally.

It is not uncommon to see senior players active and vibrant well past their 90’s.

Plus, what parent wouldn’t want their children to develop self discipline and responsibility through their growing years. You will be rewarded in many ways for a lifetime.”

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

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

MU names new arts and sciences From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Judd Case will serve as the new dean of arts and sciences at

Manchester University beginning Aug. 19.

In this role, he provides leadership in the natural sciences and the colleges of

the arts and humanities, and education and social sciences.

Case joined the Manchester faculty in 2007. He earned his bachelor’s degree and

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his master’s degree in mass communication from Brigham Young University. He earned his doctorate i from the University of Iowa.

First Brethren Fish Fry will take place Saturday, July 25 from 4:30-7 p.m. at Warvel Park. This year’s event will be carry-out only.

Tickets are $9.50 in advance and $10 at the park. Tickets available by contact the church office at 982-6457.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: The North Manchester First Brethren Church will host “Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through!” Sunday, July 26th & Monday, July 27th or Tuesday, July 28th & Wednesday, July 29th from 6:30-8 p.m. for kids age 4 yearsentering 6th grade.

The two identical sessions are available to allow for smaller groups joining in great songs, exciting Bible adventures, crazy games, and fun discussion time with new friends. Online registration can be found at the church website www.nmfbc.org/vbs or paper forms may be downloaded or picked up from and returned to the church office at 407 N. Sycamore St. Space is limited, so register soon! If questions, call the church office at 982-6457.

CENTER FOR HISTORY VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Although the Center for History re-opened on June 14, we still find ourselves in a position of not being able to gather togeth-

er for our regular monthly programs.

As a cautionary measure we are presenting our July program virtually. This program has been created and presented

by Dr. Fred Whitford, a Clinical Engagement Professor at Purdue University. Whitford has authored more than 300 publications and become a popular speaker with more than 5,800 presentations given throughout Indiana and the United States. His works include; The Queen of American Agriculture: A Biography of Virginia Claypool Meredith, Memories of Life on the Farm: Through the Lens of Pioneer Photographer J. C. Allen, and For the Good of the Farmer: A Biography of John Harrison Skinner, Dean of Purdue Agriculture. Dr. Whitford has received numerous awards, including the Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence in Educational Service to Rural

People of Indiana, Excellence in Extension Award from the Association of Public and Landgrant Universities and Honorary Master Farmer by Indiana Prairie Farmer and the Purdue University College of Agriculture. To watch our July program, Farming in the Early Days of Wabash County, presented by Dr. Whitford please use the link: https://youtu.be/5fA dat2xqN4. The Board of Directors of the NM Historical Society will continue to monitor and evaluate the possibility of hosting our normal monthly programs.

In August we will again be having a virtual program on the life of Ernie Pyle – presented by Ray Boomhower, a Senior Editor at Indiana Historical Society Press. If you missed our virtual programs from May or June – please visit our website: www.northmanchestercenterforhistory.org for links.

The Center for History is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

UMC DRIVETHRU DINNER: The United Methodist Church will be hosting a Drive-Thru Community Dinner on Friday, Aug 7, beginning at 4 p.m. while supplies last at the North Manchester United Continued on Page 14

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Roann Community Heritage, in conjunction with WCMSD Scout Pack 3905, are currently working on a project which involves collecting plastic caps to take for recycle and the purchase of picnic tables for a pocket park. We ask that you clean the lids before dropping them off.

You can leave them at the Water Treatment Plant in Roann or at Bailey’s Pizza Parlor.

THANKS TO RECEIVING a QuIP grant from Indiana OCRA, Roann Community Heritage Main Street is also able to replace a worn mural on the south side of the Roann Community Building located at the corner of Chippewa & Walnut Street. The mural is a rendition of the Roann Covered Bridge and also highlights the Stockdale Mill.

PLEASE DRIVE BY and check it out!

The bridge is positioned to promote social media posts and hashtags which should highlight the town.

THERE WILL ALSO be a new direc-

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Roann Community Heritage, Scouts work on project Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

tional sign on the east side of Todd’s Corner. Visitors to the area will be able to find our shops, restaurants and historic buildings more easily.

RCH MAIN STREET will be having an Opportunity Drawing during the Roann Covered Bridge Festival September 10-12.

Look for our booth near Log Cabin Antiques. We will have several prizes including a refinished trunk and a handcrafted porch swing.

RCH MAIN STREET will be having a dedication ceremony of the new mural on Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Roann Community Building.

Following will be a Stuffed Baked Potato

Bar Lunch.

Donations will be accepted.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Dec. 5, 2020. We will be having our annual Winter Market from 9am-3pm at the Roann Community Building. If you would like to have a booth, please contact Jo Ellen Nelson at 765-348-6152.

CHECK OUT OUR Facebook page Roann’s Community Heritage/Main Street and like us to keep up with the latest events!

THE SUMMER FOOD Program was a big success this year. An average of 60 meals a day were handed out to our young people. Would like to thank the Roann United Methodist Church for allowing the use of their building. A big shout goes out to Ellen Rensberger and Alice Eller for hosting and handing out the sack meals in this 90-degree weather.

Also want to thank everyone who helped pick up the food in Wabash and bring it to the church.

PASTOR WAYNE BALMER of the Roann United Methodist sermon for July 26th will be taken from Matthew 7:24-29 titled

“Foundations: Wise or Foolish”. Monday morning prayers group at 9:00am has restarted. Social distancing will be exercised, along with disinfecting after all activities at the church.

PRAYERS FOR: Henry Becker, Sharon Hagan, Rex Renz, Patsy Sucher, Joni Fox, Mike White, Kay Maple, Sawyer Draper (he is home) and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy.

God bless you all.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: July 23 – Mr. & Mrs. Troy Bear; July 24 – Mr. & Mrs. Bob Fairchild; July 26 – Mr. & Mrs. Nick Stuber; July 28 – Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Nordman.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: July 22 – Christine Chamberlain; July 23 – Greg Montel; July 24 – Phil Layman and Mike See; July 25 – Josh Langston; July 26 – Dominic Solorzano and Cathy Montel; July 27 – Justin Vigar, Steven Foust and Tori Bogert; July 28 – Jake Stuber, Becky Cordes, Joe Hall and Turner Stephens.

PASTOR ROB MACE talking about the “New Normal”: It seems that the new

normal is to do away with institutions that have existed throughout our history. My concern is with the institution of the church. I cannot imagine a society without church. What would take its place?

Where would the advantages of a community church be continued on? Where would people get hope and encouragement?

The term church in the Bible is not a building but a people.

It is called a group of local believers who meet to worship and encourage one another in their faith. This can never be replaced with online services.

I love gathering with people of like faith to exalt in song, testimony, tithing, serving and preaching of the word. The people I worship with mean more to me than they may know. We are not perfect by any means, but growing in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The church used to be the influence in society but slowly our culture has become the influence upon the church. Culture says music has to be smoke and bands and lights. Preaching has to be positive and not

NM news City of Wabash Building Commissioner Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 16 day of July, 2020, Brad & Karen Bozarth filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance.

The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 845 Cambridge Dr.,Wabash, Lot 2 Sec 10 Twp 27N Rng 6E The description of the action requested in the petition is a variance permitting the expansion of 1 car garage into a 2 car garage. Expand size of existing patio into an enclosed/open patio/screen room.

The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week until the date of the hearing of the petition.

A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 20 day of August, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition.

James Straws CBI, CFI, CPE Building Commissioner 7/22/20

Methodist Church located at 306 East Second Street. Menu includes Baked Steak Dinner, mashed potatoes, green beans, and dessert. Cost is a freewill donation. For pick up note: The parking lot will be one-way IN from 3rd and 2nd Streets, and OUT only onto Sycamore Street.

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under the carport.

The public is welcome.

FOC THRIFT STORE: FOC is excited to have the Thrift Store open once again. Hours will be Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Closed Sundays and Mondays. Guidelines will be in place for the safety of visitors Filed: 6/30/2020 3:02 PMClerk Wabash County, Indiana

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that David L. Hollenback and Edwin V. Hollenback were on the 30th day of June, 2020, appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Robert Ross Hollenback, deceased, who died on the 12th day of May, 2020.

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

Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 30th day of June, 2020.

Lori J. Draper Clerk of the Wabash Circuit Court For Wabash County, Indiana ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE: Joseph W. Eddingfield, #8421-85 84 West Market Street P.O. Box 294 Wabash, Indiana 46992 (260) 563-1154 7/15, 7/22/20

intrusive. Children’s programs have to be bigger and better. You have to lead a vibrant teen ministry to be a healthy church. I have been told that a church is dead if you don’t have these things. Where does scripture say that?

What is the influence behind that? Is bigger better? Is loud more spiritual? Is busy more reverent?

Over the next few articles, I will be challenging you by scripture to consider what makes a church healthy. What should you look for in a church? What design does God have for His church? How can the church regain the influence within its community and culture?

The life of a church is only found in Jesus Christ and Christ alone. Therefore, each individual must be a new creation, given new life in Christ. The old life is put to death and we grow in the very image of Jesus Christ. Christians are not perfect but should be growing more to be like Christ every day. We understand our need of a savior who is Jesus Christ that was sent by God the Father to pay the

penalty for our sins.

We are all sinners.

Found to be dead in our sins and trespasses. But God who is rich in mercy, saved us through Jesus blood, who paid the debt of our sin so we can be a child of God. The church represents that grace relationship.

Every group of people meet together whether Boy Scouts, Lions Clubs, ball teams, and crafting people. Our culture continues to isolate itself and distancing from others of like interests. This is not healthy and does not strengthen our culture.

Watch for the coming articles that will lay out the characteristics of a healthy church. Pastor Rob preaches at the Roann First Brethren Church. Services are at 10am.

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

...continued from Page 13 and staff. Please wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines.

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

LAKETON AMERICAN LEGION is now open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Saturday for breakfast only from 6 a.m. to 11p.m. and closed on Sunday.

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

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

FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food

Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. Manchester.

THURSDAY’S CHILD NOW OPEN: Located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, Thursday’s Child serves the youngest among us.

Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc.

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

FARMER’S MARKET: The North Manchester Farmers Market is held Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. until noon and is located at Ogan’s Landing on South Mill Street.

Visitors should practice safe hygiene and social distancing at the Market (but it will be a normal “walk-around” market). Farmers Market showcases the hard

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

Look for the Kids POP (Power of Produce) tent located in the center of the Market with activities for kids.

PARTING SHOTS: “Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different ...” – C.S. Lewis NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.

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Pierogi Princess!

By Laura Kurella

Pierogi is something that I was lucky enough to grow up with thanks to the ethnicity of the region - eastern European – that surrounded us.

Finding out through Ancestry.com that I am almost 100% Hungarian (Slovak), it explains why I do love to cook as much as I do, and why I prefer scratch cooking, especially when it comes to special treats like pierogi.

The word, pierogi, which has half a dozen variant spellings that are all considered acceptable, comes from the Slavic word, pir, meaning festivity, which is the reason this petite pillow has long been associated with holidays.

Since pierogi is the plural use of the word (the singular is pierog, but almost never used), it’s clear that you can never eat only one- just as in cookies or chips!

Created simply from noodle dough that is then rolled out and stuffed with potato, cheese or vegetable filling, the Polish/Slovak version of pierogi come with a wide variety of fillings, but there are some basic components. The dough used is unleavened, made without yeast.

Mashed potato and cheese are the most common fillings, but ground meat, grains, mushrooms, cabbage, sauerkraut can all feature, as can sweet pierogi.

Though served since at least the 13th century in Poland, pierogi did not appear in a cookbook until the 17th century.

Because of its basic similarities to so many other specialties, there are all

Laura Kurella manner of theories as to how the dish came to Poland.

Perhaps Marco Polo brought it back from China, or the Tartars, or the Mongols left it behind from their campaigns in Russia.

While there is much despite on its arrival, there is no disputing that pierogi have become a staple celebratory dish in Poland, especially during holidays.

At Christmas pierogi are often filled with sauerkraut, cabbage and mushroom, which harkens back to early Catholic church rules of fasting and abstinence on the day before Christmas, meaning that one’s meal should be absent of meat and dairy.

At weddings pierogi often come with a variety of fillings, and are generously stuffed, making them larger than normal to suit the special occasion. However, the most traditional wedding filling is chicken, which resulted in giving this largerthan-normal, overstuffed with chicken meat pierogi its own name: Kurniki!

While this year is running low of reasons to celebrate, young Sloane Kincaid of Cincinnati, Ohio, feels that any time you step in the kitchen and make pierogi is reason enough to celebrate.

Revealing that it is possible for anyone to become a pierogi

princess at any age, here now are the recipes she used and had so much fun making, you could almost call it, “Child’s play!” Enjoy!

Very Best PotatoCheddar Pierogi Active Time: 35 min; Total Time: 1 hr., 20 min. Yield: 50 pierogi DOUGH 6 large eggs 6 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 cup mashed potatoes -no lumps/ skins 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon natural fine sea salt 1/2 cup water FILLING 2 1/2 pounds Idaho russet potatoes 1 tablespoon paprika 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon Natural fine sea salt 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces Cheddar, shredded 4 ounces cream cheese All-purpose flour, for dusting For Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, add eggs, flour, mashed potatoes, baking powder, salt and 1/2 cup water. Mix until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover the dough in plastic wrap or a slightly damp cloth.

Let rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes and up to 4 hours before using.

For Filling: Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let rest until the skins are dry. Transfer the potatoes to a mixing bowl, removing skins.

Mash potatoes until just broken up. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 tablespoon salt and

Sloane Kincaid shows just how easy and fun it is to make pierogi from scratch, making it possible for anyone to become a pierogi princess! Photo by Laura Kurella.

1/2 tablespoon pepper. Continue mashing until there are no lumps and the dry ingredients are thoroughly mixed in. Add cream cheese and continue mixing until blended. Add Cheddar; mix until blended. Refrigerate until chilled.

To assemble: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, on a well-floured surface, roll out a ball of Pierogi Dough the size of a large orange into a rectangle about 1/8-inch thick. Cut

out 3-inch rounds of dough (a pint glass will do). Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each round, then fold the rounds in half. Make sure all air pockets are pressed out of pierogi. Crimp the edges with a fork or your fingers. Place completed pierogi in boiling water for 3 minutes, or until they float. Using a slotted spoon, remove pierogi to a wire rack to drain. At this point, pierogi can be frozen in single layers or

browned in butter in a skillet.

To cook Frozen Pierogi: Bring pot of water to boil. Place frozen pierogi into water and cook until they float. Using a slotted spoon, remove pierogi to a wire rack to drain. Heat a skillet with butter and then add pierogi, turning to brown and crisp all sides, to desired doneness.

Spinach and Cheese Pierogi Filling Active Time: 5 min; Yield: Enough to fill

24 pierogi 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese 2 (8-ounce) balls fresh buffalo mozzarella, water drained and shredded 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 2 cups fresh baby spinach, finely chopped 1 large egg Un-refined, natural sea salt and freshly ground black pepper In a mixing bowl, combine all the filling ingredients, stirring to incorporate.

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4-H member Karsyn Kamphues watches the judge during the Wabash County 4-H Dairy Show on Wednesday, July 15. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Official pleased with modified 4-H Fair

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com This past week, the Wabash County 4-H Fair took place differently than past years.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, many aspects of the fair were compromised to stay in line with the state’s social distancing guidelines.

For example, the livestock shows were done on a “show and go” basis, meaning that 4-Hers brought their animals only for the day that they were showing, and then took them home after the show was complete.

Also, many of the normal food options were unavailable including the R i c h v a l l e y Tenderloin and the Wabash Friends Church booths. Still available was ice cream from the Urbana Fire Department, the Indiana Pork Producers booth and elephant ears.

Also canceled was the photo session for nonlivestock projects that won championship and reserve

4-H member Masen Parke looks on as judge Tim Calloway looks over his exhibition duck. champion honors.

Jeff Michel, 4-H Fair Board member, told The Paper of Wabash County that the fair went smoothly in light of the challenges faced.

“We are very grateful. I think parents have been very patient and kids have been very patient and I think it’s gone well,”

he said. “All of the planning and meetings ahead of time has paid off and things have gone relatively smooth.”

Jessi Huston, Wabash County Extension 4-H Youth Development agent, informed The Paper via email on Friday night that, “We’ve made the decision to cancel the champion pictures tomorrow … due to not being able to social distance.”

Because this was a “show and go” fair, the annual livestock auction also was canceled.

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Markstahler receives outstanding teacher award Officials from the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) recently announced Reena Markstahler as the recipient of the 2020 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for Indiana.

Each year the NABT awards one teacher per state with an Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. These teachers are nominated by their peers, and must submit an educational philosophy essay, lesson plan, video of that lesson, and four recommendation letters.

Markstahler is a Manchester College graduate who has been teaching for 21 years. She just com-

pleted her 17th year at Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School, where she currently teaches AP Biology, Biology I, a n d Anatomy/Physiology.

During that time, she also earned her Master’s degree from Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne, and is currently working on further graduate course work through Indiana Wesleyan University, which will allow her to teach dual credit courses at the high school level.

“I teach because I am a life-long learner and I want to provide my students with the skills to know how to learn and appreciate the ever-changing world of science,”

Markstahler said in her educational philosophy essay. “How I teach is related to developing relationships with kids and other teachers. By allowing students to participate and be actively involved in their learning allows me to walk the room, talk with the kids, provide guidance, and celebrate success.”

This relationshipfocused approach goes beyond the classroom for her too, as she also serves as a Southwood Assistant Wrestling Coach.

“Each year my focus is always the same: teach students how to think for themselves, and at the same time, provide a

plishment, and are thankful to have outstanding teachers like her teaching and influencing the lives of their students.

“Mrs. Markstahler is an excellent teacher,” said Andrew McDaniel, Southwood Principal.

“But, she is also so motivated to continually improve and grow as an educator.

She regularly incorporates creativity and hands-on activities into her science classes, but also challenges her students to achieve a high stan-

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Emmanuel Christian School Academic Awards Officials from Emmanuel Christian School announced students who received academic awards for the end of the 2019-20 school year. Those awarded were: 1st Grade: Braelyn Blackburn – Bible, Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Writing Hadassah Brewer – Bible, Math, Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Writing, A honor roll Adalyn Carver – Bible, Math, Phonics, Spelling, A & B Honor roll Aiden Lowery – Bible, Math, Phonics, Spelling, A & B Honor roll Lucas Smith – Bible, Math, Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Writing, A honor roll Adelaide Monroe – Math, Phonics, Art, A & B Honor roll 2nd Grade: Barrett Benzinger – Bible, Language, Reading, Spelling, Writing, A Honor Roll Brenden Draper – Bible, Math, Language, Reading, Spelling, Writing, A Honor roll

Bria Fleck – Bible, Writing, A & B Honor Roll Andi Funfsinn – Bible, Math, Language, Reading, Spelling, Writing Chamberlain Hawkins – Bible, Math, Language, Spelling, Writing, Perfect Attendance, A Honor Roll Noah Kelley – Bible, Math, Language, Reading, Spelling, Writing, A Honor Roll Veronica McCarty – Bible, Reading, Writing Gavin Moore – Bible, Language, Reading, Spelling, Writing, Art Makaylah Mugwisi – Bible, Math, Language, Reading, Spelling, Writing, Perfect Attendance, A Honor Roll Gabriel West – Bible, Language, Reading, Spelling, Writing Beckett Monroe – Math, Language, A & B Honor Roll Olivia Willis – Bible, Math, Language, Spelling, Perfect Attendance, A & B Honor Roll

Colton Young – Bible, Math, Language, Reading, Spelling, Writing, Perfect Attendance, A Honor Roll 3rd Grade: Neriah Brewer – Bible, Language, P e n m a n s h i p, Reading, Spelling, A Honor Roll H e a v e n Cunningham – Bible, P e n m a n s h i p, Reading, Spelling Alaina Kinsey – Bible, History, Language, Math, P e n m a n s h i p, Spelling, Reading, A Honor Roll Jonathan Lowery – Bible, History, P e n m a n s h i p, Reading, Spelling, A Honor Roll Zander McKnight – Bible, History, Language, Math, P e n m a n s h i p, Reading, Spelling, A & B Honor Roll Sarah Smelser – Bible, History, P e n m a n s h i p, Reading, Spelling, A & B Honor Roll Maddie Smith – Bible, History, L a n g u a g e , P e n m a n s h i p,

Reading, Spelling, A & B Honor Roll 4th Grade: Jacob Carver – Bible Anniston Cooper – Bible, History, Reading, Science Spelling Luke Dyson – Reading, A & B Honor Roll Jaxson Kelley – Penmanship, Reading Alison Niccum – Bible, History, Math, P e n m a n s h i p, Reading, Science, Spelling, A & B Honor Roll Emma Smelser – Bible, History, Language, Math, P e n m a n s h i p, Reading, Science, Spelling, A & B Honor Roll 5th Grade: Zion McKnight – Bible, Math, Language, Reading, History, Science, Health, Penmanship, A Honor Roll Brenen Swisher – Spelling, Reading, Health, Penmanship, A & B Honor Roll Carter Hull – R e a d i n g , Penmanship, A & B Honor Roll

6th Grade: Jessie Kirtlan – Bible, Reading, Health, Perfect Attendance, A & B Honor Roll Levi Smelser – Math, Language, Spelling, Reading, Science, Health, History, Perfect Attendance, A Honor Roll Lindsey Pope – Reading, Health, A & B Honor Roll 7th Grade: Addison Kinsey – Art, Honor Roll Dylan Stensland – Language, Science, Principal’s List Zaney McKnight – Bible, Math, US History, Principal’s List 8th Grade: Erin Daniel – Language, Math, Science, US History, Bible, Principal’s List Haley Miller – Language, US History, Principal’s List Danielle Reahard – Perfect Attendance, Principal’s List Emma Dyson – Honor Roll 9th Grade: Zoey McKnight – Bible, Geometry,

Chemistry, Biology, Principal’s List Japheth Niccum – Geography, Language, Algebra I, Biology, Perfect Attendance, Principal’s List Paige Ritzema – Geography, Biology, Principal’s List Isaac Smelser – G e o g r a p h y, Principal’s List Destini Goracke – Honor Roll 10th Grade: Raelyn Coyne – Chemistry, Perfect A t t e n d a n c e , Principal’s List Riley Miller – Chemistry, Bible, E c o n o m i c s , G o v e r n m e n t , Language, Principal’s List 12th Grade: Preston Ritzema – Language, Principal’s List JC Frank – E c o n o m i c s , G o v e r n m e n t , Principal’s List Ellie Daniel – Bible, Principal’s List Jack Niccum – Principal’s List

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

Public Auction Sunday, July 26, 2020 @ 11 AM 45 Sherman St., Wabash IN We will sell the following personal property at pub publ ic auction located in Wabash lic W abash County at 45 SherSher m an St., Wabash man W abash IN. Directions: T Take ake US 24 to N. Wabash St. and turn south. Go to Sherman St. and t urn right. Follow to site. WATCH turn WATCH FOR SNYDER & L ANGE A LANGE AUCTION UCTION SIGNS SIGNS..

Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Mid-Century, & Household Antique oak cupboard, mid-century kitchen table w/ 4 chairs, round end table with drawers, cedar chest, couch, recliner, wood rocker, wicker love seat, wood knee hole desk, retro lamps, card table with 4 chairs, antique shoe shinning box w/ tools, crocks, trench art work shells, old table clothes, old paper items, postcards, Pom Pom aluminum Christmas tree, Wonder Rainbo Lite, advertising items, kitchen items, dishes, Boy Scout books, old books, Shirley Temple pitcher, vases, Mizpah items, silver coins, antique glassware, Bose radio system, jewelry, old toys, vintage Schwinn bike, old tricycle, folding truck ramps, vintage record/ 8 track stereo with speakers, old school crossing guard stop sign, wood box, vintage goggles, Detrola record player, 14” Lumber Jack chain saw, Pro Line bow, 3’ sword, player piano rollers, multi-mount tailgate travel pack, 1 person inflatable kayak, stick down carpet squares, Pepsi collectibles, Jeff Gordon stereo radio, railroad items and more.

Note: This is just a partial listing! See photos at auctionzip.com (enter auction ID# 11648). No Buyer’s premiums at our auctions.

Terms of Sale: Cash or check with proper ID. Any statement made day of sale takes precedence over printed matter. Not responsible for accidents.

Owners: Mr. & Mrs. Mark Brothers

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Wabash County EXTRA LARGE Rummage Sale. Thurs. & Fri. 9-5, A little bit of everything, furniture. Take 24 W to Old 24, turn left, 1st building on right.

GARAGE SALE: July 24 & 25, 8am-5pm. 991 N. 150 W., Wabash Street Extended, North of 24, turn right. Call 260-568-2940 for directions. Chainsaws, riding mowers, gas engines, 3 new Andersen windows, misses & large women clothes, a lot of miscellaneous items. Need to stop by & see! Feel it will be worth it! Everything needs to go!!

Wabash City ANNUAL RUMMAGE & Primitive Sale: 709 N. East Street. July 23 & 24, 8am4pm. Name brand clothing for all (Nike, Under Armour, American Eagle, Jordan & Sonoma), shoes, purses, home decor, misc.

GARAGE SALE: 9 Parkway Drive, near the corner of Bond & Stitt.

Friday & Saturday, 7am11am. Toys, women clothing, boys & girls clothes (size 6 and under), home decor, misc. Rain or Shine!

GIANT YARD Sale: Thursday and Friday, 9am4pm. 1244 Falls Avenue, Wabash.

LARGE 3-FAMILY Garage Sale: 832 Linlawn Drive.

Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, 8am1pm. Name brand clothing: men and women, boys 1012, girls 14-16. All kinds of primitive decor, new car buffer, 18V leaf blower, car ramps, lots of miscellaneous.

MULTIFAMILY GARAGE Sale: Thursday, 7/23, 4pm8pm; Friday, 7/24, 8am4pm; Saturday, 7/25, 8am3pm. 604 Berkley Drive.

Lots of items for everyone!

Boys name-brand clothing 8-12, girls name-brand clothing 12mo-3T, nice crib, changing table, loveseat, couch, toys, patio furniture, end tables, highchair, dishware, decor, TV stand, bedframe full, Barbie dolls, porcelain dolls, baskets, kitchen items, kids desk.

North Manchester DOMED ANTIQUE steamer trunk (circa 1800’s), spinning wheel, roll top desk, folding aluminum work stand, fishing equipment, automatic hose reel, ceiling fan, kitchen items, tools. 302 Sylers Lane.

Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-1pm.

MISC. CRAFTS, drop leaf table, Craftsman table saw, end tables, lots of misc.

Army trunk, golf cart cover, Pottenger’s Palace. 205 W. 3rd. Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday, 9am-6pm.

Other Rummage PAMPERED CHEF, 31, Crate and Barrel, English saddles and tack, nylon webbing, misc. hardware.

10938 S. 450 E., Claypool; July 24, 9am-5pm; July 25, 9am-3pm.

Roann GARAGE SALE: Multiple Family Sale: Friday 12pm7pm, Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 8am-? Tons of children clothes, air compressor, toddler car bed, adult clothing. Something for everyone! 4134 E. SR 16, Macy, IN 46951.

Urbana HUGE GARAGE Sale: 1042 W. 500 N., Urbana.

Girls 4T-14/16 & juniors XS-L, boys NB-5/6, women S-XL. Bikes, toys, decor & much more! Friday 7/24 & Saturday 7/25, 8am-5pm.

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

NOW HIRING Immediate openings at Specification

Hiring: • UTILITY OPERATORS • PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR • ELECTRICIAN • RECEIVING SUPERVISOR Excellent Benefits: •Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance •401k Savings Plan

•Attendance Bonus •Paid Holidays •Vacation

Help Wanted Head Start Bus Driver – Laketon/North Manchester (part-time) Approximately 25 hours per week and there will be another adult on board to supervise the children. Applicants must have a high school diploma or G.E.D., and must currently hold or be able to secure a Class C CDL with a School Bus and Passenger endorsement. Area Five Agency will assist a qualified individual in obtaining license and providing all needed training.

Head Start Teacher A istant Floater – Laketon/Wabash (part-time) 25 hours per week. Assists the Teacher/Family Facilitator in planning and executing all component services for Head Start children and families according to the National Head Start Performance Standards and the local component plans. Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) required, Area Five is willing to assist with the cost of obtaining CDA.

Head Start Family Service Advocate – Laketon/Wabash (full-time) Must have flexible schedule due to home visits & parent groups. This position requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Family Development Certification to be completed within 12 months of hire.

Nutrition Site Manager – Wabash & North Manchester (part-time)

Please Apply at: Real Alloy: 4525 W. Old 24 Wabash, IN www.realalloy.com

Facilitates the serving of the noon meal program. Duties may include: calling in meal reservations in a timely manner, maintaining appropriate documentation and money handling procedures, following proper portion control servings, etc. Must be sensitive to the needs of older adults & have a valid driver’s license.

Real Alloy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Area Five is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Apply online at www.areafive.com or call 800-654-9421 ext. 227 for more information.

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Lost & Found

LOST CAT: Light orange tabby with white chest.

Lost in neighborhood of The Elks & Library. If seen, please call 260-377-8132.

Employment

TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS, LLC is hiring fulltime Class A drivers. Home nights and weekends. Paid holidays new equipment.

Contact Ben at 260-4942277 or e-mail truckingthefuture @gmail.com

Farm

Auto

Services

ZUCCHINI, BLUE Lake green beans, white 1/2 runners, green tomatoes.

Call 563-3762 to get on the list!

Mobile Homes

Wanted CLASS A CDL Driver / Rigger: Heavy Haul experience preferred. Must be wiling to travel and stay on the job site to Rig with crew. Excellent pay, health insurance, paid holidays, vacations, 401(k). We are hiring at both Mishawaka and Wabash locations.

Apply online at: www.wendtrigging.com/job s or Wendt, LLP, 1322 Garfield Street, Wabash, IN 46992.

FOR RENT: 3 bedroom and 2 bedroom mobile homes.

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

For Rent

ABSOLUTELY NO rust, immaculate interior. 1997 GMC Jimmy SLT, 167,000 miles. Must see and drive! $1,190. Call 260-563-1517 or 765-860-6490.

CONSTRUCTION CREW needs someone to drive and work with crew. Must have valid drivers license.

260-723-4554.

DIESEL MECHANIC: Semi tractor and trailer experience preferred.

Excellent pay based on experience, health insurance, paid holidays, vaca tions, 401(k).

Apply online at: www.wendtrigging.com/jobs or Wendt, LLP, 1322 Garfield Street, Wabash, IN 46992.

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.

Wabash Friends Church is currently hiring a

PART-TIME CUSTODIAN For a job description and application instructions, please visit our website at

www.wabashfriends.org/jobs and apply by Monday, July 27th

COLONIAL HERITAGE APARTMENTS PART-TIME MAINTENANCE PERSON WANTED

• Seeking an individual with basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing and painting.

• Hands on exterior and interior maintenance work.

Must be able to pass a criminal check.

No set hours, very flexible.

Must be dependable, trustworthy and self-motivated.

Please contact Tylena Gill at

260-563-5394 "We are an Equal Opportunity Provider"

1929 VERNON STREET WABASH, IN 46992

COLONIALHERITAGE@OUTLOOK.COM

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