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From toy cars to flamingos, local youngsters request a variety of items

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Students from Carol Enyeart and Tracy Baer’s kindergarten class at O.J. Neighbours Elementary School have all claimed to have been good this year and deserving of gifts from Sant on Christmas morning.

The Paper of Wabash County collected their wish lists which range from live flamingos to 100 Hot Wheels.

Dear Santa, I want a unicorn. I want a flamingo. I have been very good. Love, Cadence Dear Santa, I want Nintendo Switch, a flamingo and lots of candy. I have been so good! Love, Norah Dear Santa, I want a real dog and a cat. I love you, Santa. I have been good this year. Love, Karstyn Dear Santa, I want for Christmas a Zach Doll from the Squad Video because they are selling out fast! I have been very good. I want a real bird, too! Love, Madison Dear Santa, I would like to bring Five Surprise and an art set. I have been really good. I help Mom get groceries into the cart so I am really good. Wait, I also want glow in the dark slime.

Love, Khloe

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Dear Santa, I want LOL Doll, a Barbie doll house and everything in it. I also want a coloring kit and makeup kit.

I have been very good with my brother like I helping my mom clean the house and doing what she asks me to and all that stuff. Love, Ellie Dear Santa, I want a present like a real dragon and that’s it. I have help Kiley and we did the dishes. Love, Colton Dear Santa, I want a power wheel dirt bike and rock painting kit. I really want glow in the dark slime. I help my brother clean up our bedroom when we make a mess. Last night I helped Mom take mugs inside so I have been good.

Love, Camden Dear Santa, I hope he brings me a camera drone. I don’t know how Santa can get down the chimney when he is so fat. Love, Illijah Dear Santa, I want the game Among Us. That is all I want! I have been very good.

I give lots of hugs! Love, Brycen Dear Santa, I think I want a Hot Wheel Ultimate garage and 100 Hot Wheels to go with it. I have been super good.

I played in the snow and I had a snowball fight with my sister. Love, Liam

Dear Santa, I want a camping set for my Life Doll. I want a toy elephant. I have been good. Love, Harper Dear Santa, I want a blue Hoverboard because it would be fun. I would use the helmet and safety pads. Have a good day, Santa and I love you. Love, Griffen Dear Santa, I want a toy moped that I can ride.

I also Monopoly game because it has money in it. My only true thing that I really, really want is toy scooter.

Love, Jasspur Dear Santa, I want a robot and a basketball goal with a basketball. I want Batman. Love, D.J. Dear Santa, I want a Thomas the Train track, a snuggly Thomas the Train and Buzz Lightyear.

I also want a Mario game.

Love, Blaketon.

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City’s Preservation Commission presents awards

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Two individuals and a non-profit organization where honored by the Wabash Historical Preservation Commission during the Dec. 14 Wabash

City Council meeting.

Lisa Gilman and Parker Beauchamp, along with Honeywell Foundation Executive Director Tod Minnich, each received Historic Preservation Awards from Commission President Susan Stewart.

Lisa Gilman (center, left photo) and Tod Minnich (center, right photo) accept their awards from Mayor Scott Long and Susan Stewart, president of the Wabash Historial Prservation Commission. Photos by Joseph Slacian Gilman received the Commercial Award for her work on buildings located at 76, 78 and 80 W. Canal St. The restoration project, Stewart said, “was quite an endeavor. She had a lot of surprises when she got into the bones of it.

“Thank you so much for investing in Wabash.”

Gilman said she believes that investing in one’s community is one way to help it move forward and prosper.

“Everybody can do a little bit, and I think every little bit can definitely help,” she said.

Beauchamp and his wife, Katie, received the Residential Award for the work they have done at their North Miami Street home.

“They have done phase one,” Stewart said. “Phase two actually incorporated lots to the west” of the

home.

Improvements include copper gutters, landscaping and more.

“Thank you very much,” Beauchamp said after receiving the award.

“We appreciate this.”

Minnich accepted the Not for Parker Beauchamp (center) accepts his awards from Long Profit Award on and Stewart. behalf of Foundation does for Mayor Scott Long and the Eagles Theatre. the City Council for the community,” “We appreciate Stewart said. their support over the everything the years.

Minnich thanked Honeywell “Without the leadership of Stellar, this never would have happened,” he said, referring to grants receive through the Stellar Community designation.

“We do have plans to celebrate that opening and make it all it needs to be,” Minnich said, noting more plans will be announced later. “It is going to live up to that original Stellarvision of adding to our community and really helping make Wabash a destination and meet all those additional goals.

“Without the leadership you all had ... including putting that in Stellar, it would not have happened.”

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SWCD to pay fees for 10 people to attend conference

Ashley Brisbin and her daughters stand on the porch of their new home in Wabash. Photo provided

Habitat provides home for Wabash family Officials from Wabash County Habitat for Humanity have announced and welcomed a new family to its program.

Through the expert leadership of Construction Manager, Bennie French of North Manchester, the hard work of volunteers, and the generosity of community donors, Wabash County Habitat for Humanity completed a brand new build of a threebedroom home for Ashley Brisbin and her daughters on

Maple Street in Wabash..

Founded in 1976 by Millard Fuller in Americus, Ga., Habitat’s model is to build and sell nonprofit houses, creating a revolving loan fund to build the next house, and the next, and so on. Based on Christian principles, the mission, as it is today, is to build affordable and decent houses for neighbors in need.

Wabash County Habitat for Humanity thanks the entire Wabash County com-

Churches to host Christmas Eve Service at 13/24 Drive-In On Thursday, Dec. 24, First United Methodist, Wabash Presbyterian, and Wabash Friends will partner in hosting a special Christmas Eve Service at the 13/24 Drive-In. The service will take place at 7 p.m. with gates opening at approximately 6 p.m. It will include beloved Christmas carols, a Christmas message, and an opportunity to gather safely and responsibly with others at Christmas.

Attendees will be required to remain in their vehicles throughout. Tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance, as there are only 350 spots available. You can access tickets by visiting wabashfirstumc.org, the Facebook page of the churches, or by this link: Wabashfirstumc.Ticketleap.com/chr istmaseve

munity for its continued support through volunteers, donors, and materials; with a special thanks to Beacon Credit Union, The Ford Foundation, ThermaFiber, and Paul Kent of R-Value Spray Foam, LLC. The generosity of the community is what allows the organization to continue to serve neighbors in need.

The National NoTillage Conference 2021 will be virtual.

Guests are able to attend from home and expenses will be covered by the Wabash County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD).

Since 1993, the National No-Tillage Conference has been the leading no-till education and networking event for farmers across the U.S. and Canada. The National No-Tillage Conference is an annual event held in the Mid-West and offers much more than just no-till education. It is a unique, one-of-a-kind learning experience gathering the best no-tillers, agronomists and researches to bring general sessions, classrooms, and roundtables.

The Wabash County SWCD Board of Supervisors are going to again pay for the cost of up to 10 registrations. The SWCD will cover the expense of 10, All-Access registrations to the virtual 2021 National NoTillage Conference, this is a $199 commitment per registration by the district. These virtual events will remain available for access for 12-months.

Any individual (1 per farm/family) who owns and/or operates a farm that is primarily in Wabash County is eligible and first-time participants will have preference. The Conference

will be Jan. 12-15, 2021. For more information or questions contact 260-563-7486, extension 3.

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December 23, 2020

Holidays don’t bring joy to everyone

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com

A National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) study showed that 64 percent of people with mental illness admitted that holidays make their conditions worse and that this year some individuals may be experiencing emotional health challenges for the first time due to the effects

COVID-19 has had on their social, physical and/or financial health.

The Paper of Wabash County talked with Jason Cussen, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Director for Wabash County Bowen Center about mental health during the holidays.

“The holiday season often is when we learn how to hold the positive and negative

realities of life,” he told The Paper. “It is a time of celebration and for some a time of remembering a loss or managing difficult relationships, or both.

Now, we are adding a new challenge of social distancing, forcing us to think differently about how we connect with family and in social gatherings.

“The truth is we often compare ourselves to the movies,

but our families are not perfect. We all experience seasonal demands in different ways. We experience stress, fatigue, unrealistic expectations, financial stress, and now the inability to be with family and friends. In response to the demand, we often change our behaviors, which can increase stress, sadness, and anxiety.”

Behavioral changes can take form in many ways, such as: change in eating or sleeping patterns; increased alcohol or tobacco use; changes in routines such as physical activity; and a change in attitude such as feeling angry, irritable, withdrawn or having outbursts.

Cussen said that once these changes

are identified, it is important to identify what things you are in control of and which things you are not.

“You can think of these as your holiday survival tools: Make a “to-do list” for the day.

Write the list on one page so it can be carried with you.

Schedule the more demanding tasks during the times when you are the most alert and energetic.

Schedule an easy job

after a difficult one or a long task after a short one, so you can stay motivated and make time for energy breaks,” said Cussen.

“The holidays don’t have to be perfect; as families change and grow, traditions and rituals often vary.

Choose a few traditions to hold onto and be open to creating new ones. It is okay to have needs and to ask for those to be met.

Accepting help from loved ones and friends and sharing the season’s load can bring families together. If you feel lonely, seek out community events, including religious events or other social events, or volunteering your time to help others. Leave “yesterday” in the past and look toward the future. Life brings changes. Each season is different and can be enjoyed in its own way.”

IF you find yourself feeling depression for the first time, or realizing your depression has gotten worse during this season, there are many options for seeking help.

“It is easier than ever to connect with services at the Bowen Center,” Cussen told The Paper. “It is as simple as having a conversation over the phone or coming into the office practicing COVID safe precautions with face masks and social distancing.

When you call 800-3425653 you will be greeted by patient services team who can answer questions and schedule an appointment.

All new patients will participate in an initial assessment with one of our therapists or medical providers.

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Holiday depression ment by downloading it at bowencenter.org/registrationpacket. Our highly trained team treats the whole person providing mental and physical health care, therapy, life skills coaching, treatment for Substance Use Disorder, and more.

And, we provide insurance navigation to ensure patients receive the health

employees and their families free, confidential assessments, and short-term counseling.”

The Bowen Center accepts many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid and uses a sliding fee discount scale for patients that pay privately. The Center has Indiana Navigators to assist patients in obtaining

insurance coverage they need. Any student who attends the three school districts in Wabash County has access to two prepaid confidential sessions with Bowen Center’s Student Assistance Plan (SAP). Many businesses and organizations in Wabash participate in Bowen Center’s Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), which offers

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Other resources for help are: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Indiana provides no-cost, virtual, peer-led programs for individuals and families along with educational opportunities.

For more info, visit www.namiindiana.or g LookUpIndiana.org

is a comprehensive online resource that includes information, support and providers for anyone wanting to find help, locate information, or help others

on their path to mental wellness.

Indiana 211 is a free service that connects Hoosiers with help and answers from thousands of health

and human service agencies and resources right in their local communities - quickly, easily, and confidentially.

YMCA online auction raises $7,000 Officials at the Wabash County YMCA hosted the first online Silent Auction, a fundraising event to help fund the Y’s scholarship fund used to provide membership and program assistance.

Last year participants enjoyed viewing and bidding on numerous auction items in person at the YMCA. While participants this year were still able to view several items in the YMCA’s lobby, all bidding was conducted online. The transition to an online auction was in part due to COVID-19 restrictions, as well as allowing all to view and bid, regardless of their location.

On Nov. 23, the Silent Auction opened to the public.

Generous donations from community businesses and partners contributed to

difficulties associated with the pandemic, the Silent Auction event raises funds that contribute to the Y’s ability to support the community by providing financial assistance and subsi-

the Y’s fundraising efforts. The auction ended on Dec. 7. Over the course of the two weeks, the Wabash County YMCA raised $7,000, surpassing last year’s fundraising efforts for the Silent Auction.

Highlighted auction items included a 2019 Indianapolis Colts autographed football, a chance to name your own ice cream creation by White Rock Recreation, sports gear from area high schools, treats from numerous restaurants, gift cards to community businesses and more.

As a leading, community cause-driven organization, the Wabash County YMCA is focused on nurturing the potential of youth, promoting healthy living, and inspiring social r e s p o n s i b i l i t y.

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Pop-up boutique opens in Wabash

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com

A group of four women who all have small businesses have started a pop-up shop to sell their items due to lack of opportunity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The POP UP Boutique is located at 180 West Harrison Avenue in Wabash and offers products from Paparazzi, nick-

el and lead-free jewelry; Thirty-One, bag, totes, purses and other storage items; Scentsy, scented wax cubes, wax warmers, and cleaning supplies; and Pink Zebra, scented wax sprinkles and other scented home and body products.

The shop was started by Kristie Bone, Angie Grier, Tiffany Smith and Laura Knable. The women met at pop-up shop for small businesses in

Lagro, where they all reside.

“With COVID happening, we all had events that were booked and we all had a bunch of products on hand because we had intended on going to a bunch of events and they got canceled,” said Bone. “So, we thought ‘How can we get our product to our customers and still be in compliance since everything keeps getting can-

celed?’”

After some brainstorming, the four women decided to find a space where they could all chip in and sell their products while staying in compliance with safety measures.

Shoppers are able to buy products that each lady has on hand, or will be helped with placing an order if the specific item wanted is not in stock. The building

is also a space for people to host selling parties in a compliant space.

Knable told The Paper of Wabash County that the POP UP Boutique is a great stop for buying useful and meaningful gifts.

“A lot of times you buy flowers for someone and it can be $40 or $50 for a decent flower bouquet. You can come in here and get a bag, get something from each of the

The ladies of POP UP Boutique are, from left to right, Tiffany Smith, Kristie Bone, Laura Knable and Angie Grier. Photo by Mandy Mahan. vendors and for $50 you have a really nice gift basket for someone,” she said.

The shop has done well enough that plans are in place to keep the shop open for another year.

The building also hosts an extra booth space, which the ladies plan to rent out on a rotating basis for anyone who has a small business of any kind.

To inquire about renting the booth, call Bone at 260-571-6664 to get set

up with an application.

The shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 4-8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the last day of 2020 being Dec. 22.

After the new year, the shop will open again with new hours: Thursday from 4-8 p.m., Friday from 9-11 a.m. and 4-8 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All types of payments are accepted.

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City to help with new school intercom

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The City of Wabash will contribute $150,000 toward a new intercom system to connect the Wabash City Schools building.

The funds will come from the city’s Public Safety Local Income Tax funds, Mayor Scott Long told the Wabash City Council during its Dec. 14 meeting. The council unanimously approved the measure.

“In light of some issues that have occurred because of some communication snafus within our school buildings, the school resource officers and the schools have looked at a new system which is an intercom system between buildings,” he told the council.

The system would link the Wabash High School, Wabash Middle School, O.J. Neighbours Elementary School, the L.H. Carpenter Building and the Administration Building and officials at those buildings would be notified immediately of situations at one of the buildings.

“You won’t have to pick up the phone,” the mayor said.

“There’s a radio system.”

The intercom also would tie in to Wabash County Central Dispatch and potentially the Wabash Police and Wabash Fire departments.

“So ,we’ll have every public safety

agency notified at the same time the schools are notified,” he said.

The total cost for the new system is $250,000.

Lighting in the schools also would be updated.

“We do have students who are hearing impaired, so we have to have visual aids in all the buildings also,” Long said.

In other matters, the council: Approved additional appropriations for the Wabash City Schools 2020 budget of $930,000 for the Educational Fund; $220,000 for the Debt Service Fund; and $2.17 million for the Operations Fund.

City Schools Business Manager Matt Stone said the funds requested were money that the district already had, calling it a “year-end cleanup.”

Approved an additional appropriation of $120,000 for the city’s Local Road and Street fund.

The transfer will cover year-end expenses. It was in the fund, but not budgeted.

Approved the appointment of Doug Konkle and Brett Vanlandingham to the Wabash Redevelopment Commission. Long also announced the appointments of Lynn Yohe, Jim Reynolds and ClerkTreasurer Wendy Frazier to the commission. Konkle and Vanlandingham are appointed by the council while the remaining three are appointed by the mayor.

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Duke Energy launches Helping Hand program PLAINFIELD – Duke Energy has more than $460,000 dedicated to its Indiana customers who are struggling to pay their electric bills this winter. The funds come from corporate contributions and customer donations.

“Programs like this have never been more important than now,” said Duke Energy Indiana President Stan Pinegar. “Cold weather has arrived, and many of our customers are still struggling with the economic hardships of this pandemic. In 2020, we have dedicated more than $600,000

in energy bill assistance, which includes pandemic bill relief funds distributed earlier this year.”

Duke Energy works with the Indiana Community Action Association and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s Energy Assistance Program, which determines eligibility and distributes the company’s assistance funds.

Qualifying Duke Energy customers who may be struggling to pay their electricity bills can receive up to $300.

Because of high

demand, customers should first check with their local agency to make sure there are still funds available locally.

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Via Wisconsin & Colorado, Jared is back home in Indiana It took him eight years – with stops in Madison, Wis., and Colorado Springs, Colo. – but Jared Cordes made it “back home again (to) Indiana.”

Oh, and I’d be remiss not to mention stops in Keene, N.H., Dublin, Ireland, and Brussels, Belgium.

That’s what prompted my naming Cordes as a “Wabash County sports legend” and

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arguably the best runner the county has ever produced.

When Cordes graduated from Northfield High School in 1996 after an outstanding proficiency in cross country and track, he decided to continue his career at the University of Wisconsin. While it took him five years to earn his degree in agronomy and agricultural economics,

during his four years of eligibility (he redshirted his freshman year) the Badgers won 10 out of 12 Big Ten championships in cross country and indoor and outdoor track.

They also finished second in the NCAA Cross Country Championships in 1999 and Cordes finished 21st in the country at the 2000 race. His best outing in track also came that year as he finished fifth in the steeplechase at the NCAA National Finals.

Between 2000 and 2001 I figure he made a few trips to Keene,

Jared Cordes (right) and his Northfield High School coach, Dick Leming. Photo provided N.H., to woo his future wife, Erica Palmer, a legend in her own town. As a sophomore at UW, she won the NCAA

women’s cross country title in 1999 in Bloomington, Ind., with Jared’s parents, Kevin and Peggy Cordes, and his high school coach, Dick Leming, in attendance – none of which, including Jared, knew what lay in store for these two All-American runners.

She finished third the following year before her career was ended by four surgeries for leg pain. A sad ending to a brilliant career.

Jared and Erica married in 2001, the year Jared graduated, but that didn’t slow down his desire to run fast. In 2001 and 2002, he won the 10K event at the U.S. Track & Field Cross Country Championships (to his knowledge the only person to win back-to-back titles in that event) and in 2003 he finished fifth in the steeplechase at the U.S. Track & Field

Meet.

Erica graduated in 2002 and, in 2003, they headed for Colorado Springs so Jared could train in high altitude. In 2002, Jared competed on the U.S. team at the IAAF World Cross Country Championship in Dublin and finished 40th.

He did not fare quite as well in 2004 in Brussels and the U.S. team did not medal in either event.

But Cordes had represented the U.S. on the international stage twice, something to my knowledge no one else has ever done.

Later in 2004, Jared and Erica moved “back” to Wabash.

Actually, Jared lived on a farm in rural Roann until graduation from Northfield.

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Sports Legends Country Coaches’ Hall of Fame.

In addition to his collegiate and international accomplishments, Cordes had quite a high school “run” as well. He won four Three Rivers Conference boys individual titles in cross country and four TRC titles in the 800- and 1600-meter runs. He won four IHSAA sectional titles, regional crowns as a junior and senior and a semistate title his junior year.

At the State Finals in cross country he was 21st as a freshman and runner-up his junior year.

Northfield came into prominence during that time as the Norse finished third his sophomore year, was ranked No.1 in the state going into his junior year (they

finished third again) and finished fifth his senior year.

In track, he also finished third in the 1600 as a sophomore and was runner-up in the same event as a junior and senior.

Then in 2006 Jared and Erica became foster parents to four children between the ages of 3 and 5 from the Chicago area.

Jared and Erica, ever the runners, even built a miniature cross country course in the backyard.

Michael, now 19, graduated from Wabash High School this year and joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Twins Lena and Paul, 18, are seniors. Lena works at the Wabash Carnegie Public Library parttime and Paul plays soccer and swims.

Linda, 17, a junior,

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Jared and Erica went the next step and adopted them in 2008.

Then, to everybody’s surprise, along came Isaiah, a seventh grader this year, and Teresina (Tesa), who is 9. Isaiah ran cross country for Wabash Middle School this year, a team that went undefeated. The Apaches won the Wabash County boys title to open the season, added the North Miami, Indiana

Wesleyan University and Wabash invitational titles, took first at a statewide meet in Terre Haute and crowned the season by winning the Running Rivers Conference title.

As if six children weren’t enough to keep the Cordeses busy and in addition to Jared helping his dad farm, the two entrepreneurs decided to go into business and opened the Cordes Berry Farm, a u-pick enterprise, on the third-generation

The Cordes family – Tesa (from left), Lena, Linda, Erica, Jared, Michael, Paul and Isaiah. Photo provided farm in rural Roann.

(Check them out on Facebook for times and directions.) They raise strawberries and blackberries.

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Showing off some of the Billy Goat equipment are (from left) Andrew Daniels, Wabash Portable Equipment general manager Ryan Riggs, owner Brandon Ross and Bentley, Hailey Brooke, Lauren Conley and Chris Furlan of Midwest Equipment. Photo provided

Wabash Portable adds equipment line Firm now offers Billy Goat turf products Wabash Portable Equipment has recently become a Billy Goat dealer.

Just over a year after coming into new ownership, they have added a new line of

products to offer to their customers.

Billy Goat is a premier manufacturer of specialty turf products, and features a complete line of product solutions for resi-

dential, commercial, & municipal needs.

Wabash Portable is a certified dealer of Billy Goat products such as lawn and litter vacuums, aerators and sod cutters,

brushcutters, debris loaders, and more!

Wabash Portable Equipment is located at 1830 S. Wabash St., Wabash.

Zay named to 3 committees State Sen. Andy Zay has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray to chair the Senate Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions for the 122nd Indiana General Assembly.

Zay, R-Huntington, will also serve as a member of the Senate Committees on Commerce and Technology; Environmental Affairs; and Utilities.

“In the upcoming months, my colleagues and I will examine a wide variety of legislation through the committee vetting process,” Zay said. “I look forward to overseeing this essential part of the legislative process as chairman of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions.”

Committee hearings can be viewed online by visiting iga.in.gov.

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

IN RE: THE GUARDIANSHIP OF ANTHONY VEALS

IN RE: THE GUARDIANSHIP OF NOAH VEALS

CHAD V. SHELTON, Petitioners

CHAD V. SHELTON, Petitioners

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Donna Blanke, 85

Margaret Ann Hall, 86

Former teacher

Dec. 16, 1933 – Dec. 14, 2020

March 10, 1935 – Dec. 15, 2020

Former telephone operator

Donna Mae Lenora (Held) Blanke, 85, of Wabash, entered eternal life at 8:07 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. She was born, March 10, 1935, in Jackson, Wisc., to Alfred and Mathilda (Ziegler) Held.

Donna grew up in the small town of Jackson, Wisc. She attended Jackson Grade School and was a graduate of West Bend High School. Her life ambition was to become an elementary school teacher. Pursuing her dream, she attended Lakeland University and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Donna married Rev. David Blanke at the Peace Church in Jackson, Wisc. on Aug. 3, 1957. After moving to Wabash, Donna taught in the Wabash City Schools. She taught at Eastwood and West Ward Elementary Schools, before going to O.J. Neighbours, where she taught 3rd and 4th grade for 29 years. While teaching at O.J. Neighbours, she obtained her goal by securing her Masters in Education at St. Francis University in Fort Wayne. In addition to her responsibilities as a teacher, Donna also worked as a Mentor Teacher for Manchester University, overseeing the training of student teachers.

For many years, Donna was a member of St. Matthews United Church of Christ where her husband was the Pastor. She was a current member of the Wabash Christian Church and was active in the Women’s Circle.

Donna also belonged to the Indiana State Retired Teachers Association and the local chapter of the Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed flower gardening, traveling, camping, music and singing, and most of all she loved the Christmas season. Her most cherished memories were spending time with her husband, daughters, sons-in-law, and especially her two grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Rev. David Lee Blanke of Wabash; two daughters, Terri Lynn (Kenny) Chapman of Middletown, and Lori Sue (Rick) Pernod of Wabash; and two grandchildren, Courtney Marie (Tal) Radaker of Fishers, and Ryan Nathaniel (Mikka) Chapman of Markleville. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Frederick Held; and sisters, Dorthea Lockwood, Margaret Jaeger, and Ruth Griesemer.

Private funeral services will be held at the Wabash Christian Church, 110 W. Hill Street, Wabash, with Rev. Haley Asberry officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. There will be a public Celebration of Donna’s Life at a later date.

The preferred memorial is O.J. Neighbours Elementary School, for a Reading Program in Memory of Donna Blanke. Donations can be mailed directly to the school at 1545 N. Wabash Street, Wabash, IN 46992. Please specify your donation as the “Reading Program in Memory of Donna Blanke.”

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

Colleen Weesner, 90 Former Spiece employee April 3, 1930 – Dec. 13, 2020 Colleen B. Weesner, 90, of Wabash, died at 11:50 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on April 3, 1930 in Wabash, to Walter and Edith (Aukschun) Horner.

Colleen married Richard Lee Weesner on Aug. 7, 1949, in Wabash, he preceded her in death on June 26, 1976. She worked at Spiece, was the manager at Dollar General several years, and also worked at Kmart, all of Wabash. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her son, Steven Lee (Tammy) Weesner of Lagro; sisters, Elsie M. Strickler, Bette (Charles) Boyer, and Mary Jean (Edwin) Carpenter, all of Wabash; and one grandchild. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Nevin Horner; and two sisters, Evelyn Lester and Juanita Horner.

Services will be private. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. Arrangements are entrusted to Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is American Diabetes Association.

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

Margret Ann Hall, 86, of Wabash, died at 3:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

She was born Dec. 16, 1933, in Wabash, to Clifford and Mary Elizabeth (Lehman) Strickler.

Margret was a 1951 graduate of Wabash High School. She married the love of her life and soulmate, Lawrence Russell Hall at the North Evangelical United Brethren Church in Wabash on June 15, 1963; he died July 18, 2020, on his 81st birthday, still doting and looking out for her.

Margret worked as a telephone operator at General Telephone, and also worked at General Tire, Diehl Machine, MSD of Wabash County, and the Wabash Clinic on Ash Street, all in Wabash. She also babysat numerous children in Wabash from her home and had her own house cleaning business. Margret was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. She loved cooking, especially baked goods. Having all of her children home on holidays was special to her. On holidays she would always make sure children took home a bag of her homemade cookies and party mix. Any visitor to her house would never leave hungry, as Margret would always offer up a meal.

She is survived by four children, Michael D. (Cora) Hall and Lori L. (DeWayne) Miller, both of Wabash, Michelle D. (Jack) Welch-Smith, MD of Georgetown, South Carolina, and Lawrence R. “Russ” Hall, II of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, seven grandchildren, Thomas Hall, Katheryn (Christopher) Crace, Rachel Walters, and Kayla (Chris) Nordman, all of Wabash, Stephanie (Zack) Yarde of North Manchester, Matthew (Justine) Welch of Washington, D.C., and Abby Welch of Clemson, S.C.; eight great-grandchildren, along with special friend Roderick Unger of North Manchester.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Clifford Strickler, Richard Strickler, Larry Strickler, and James Strickler, and her grandson, Michael “Mickey” Hall.

Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Marion National Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Shop with a Cop (a program to bring Christmas to children in need).

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

Imogene ‘Joyce’ Bradford Grant County native April 1, 1933 – Dec. 13, 2020 Imogene “Joyce” Bradford, 87, of LaFontaine, passed away at 12:04 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion.

She was born on April 1, 1933, in Grant County, to the late Claude and Hazel (Cox) Godwin. Joyce married Joseph F. Bradford on Jan. 24, 1953; he passed away on Nov. 26, 1999.

Joyce is survived by two sons, Joe (Connie) Bradford, Jr. of Matthews and Jay (Sylvia Newman) Bradford of LaFontaine; sister, Mary Goodknight of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters.

Due to Covid restrictions, the family will have a private graveside service at Grant Memorial Park in Marion, Indiana 46953.

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

In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials are to the Caroline Symmes Endowment, https://www.carolinesymmes.org Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

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Matthew Melzoni, 36 Enjoyed fishing March 16, 1984 – Dec. 13, 2020 Matthew Todd Melzoni, 36, of Huntington, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Huntington.

He was born March 16, 1984, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Petero Melzoni III and Mindy (Harris) Monroe.

Matt enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar, and listening to music.

He is survived by grandparents, Petero Jr. & Sandra Melzoni and mother, Mindy Harris, all of Wabash; twin children, Alexander Matthew Melzoni and Adilyn Jo-Dean Melzoni, both of Warren, Indiana, companion, Tiffany Keplinger of Huntington, aunts, Amy Melzoni of Nashville, Tennessee, and Michelle Melzoni of Fort Myers, Florida, cousin, Maxwell Kelsey of Nashville, two half brothers and one half sister. He was preceded in death by his father, Petero Melzoni III. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash at a later date. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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

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Ollie ‘Pee Wee’ Cagle, 85

U.S. Army veteran July 24, 1979 – Nov. 29, 2020

Feb. 18, 1935 – Dec. 15, 2020

John Michael Hyden, 41, Colorado, formerly of North Manchester, passed away Nov. 29, 2020.

Born July 24, 1979 in Kosciusko County, John was the son of Jack and Linda (Kamp) Hyden.

A fun loving, kind, highly intelligent individual, John was a man that loved the Lord and had a big heart. Early in John’s life he attended Manchester Bible Church, North Manchester. John also attended Indiana University and was also a proud member of the United States Army. After being honorably discharged from the military, John worked construction in several different places. His happy go lucky attitude was infectious to those around him. John enjoyed being outdoors swimming, squirrel, and mushroom hunting.

The loving memory of John Michael Hyden will be forever cherished by his mother, Linda Hyden, North Manchester; father, Jack Hyden, Michigan; sons, Caleb Copley, Connor Copley, Christian Copley; daughter Caydence Bond; brother, James (Traci) Hyden, Macy, Indiana; and sister, Linda (Dave) McKee, Silver Lake, Indiana.

Visitation and funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Dan Kerr officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, County Road 300 east and County Road 1000 North, Servia.

For those who wish to honor the memory of John Michael Hyden, a love offering may be made to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN 46962 to assist with final expenses.

Dora Denniston, 89 Enjoyed puzzles Sept. 1, 1931 – Dec. 12, 2020

Dora Marie Fraustein Denniston, 89, of Wabash, died at 11:45 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at her residence. She was born on Sept. 1, 1931 in Wabash County, to Charles and Veva (Chamness) Russell.

Dora was a 1949 graduate of Urbana High School. She first married John Fraustein in Urbana on Sept. 23, 1950; he died Oct. 18, 1983. She then married John H. Denniston on May 23, 1986; he died Jan. 18, 1989. Dora worked at Honeywell/Markhon in Wabash, retiring in 1987 after 22 years.

She then worked at the Wabash Christian Church from 1992-2005. Dora was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ and an active member of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the DAR. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and especially enjoyed her family.

She is survived by children, Thomas (Teresa) Fraustein of LaFontaine, Susan (Michael) Rose of Drummonds, Tenn., and Kathy (David) Tyner of Wabash; eight grandchildren, Darren (Ramona) Lehman, Lisa Franklin, Olivia (Jason) Holland, Amanda (Jeremie) McAlpin, Brad Tyner, Alicia (Brian) Draper, Stacey (Beau) Strack, and Nicole (Adam Whiteman) Fraustein; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; and a brother, David Russell of Paw Paw, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with David Stokes officiating. Burial is in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Riley Children’s Hospital.

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

Police and fire reports

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Dec. 12 At 10:44 p.m., a vehicle driven by Samuel M. Williams, 24, Claypool collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 90 North.

Dec. 16 At 5:40 a.m., a vehicle driven by William C. Brandenburg, 68, North Manchester ran off the road on State Road 13 near County Road 100 North.

At 7:53 a.m., a vehicle driven by Karen D. Smith, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Halle M. Amann, Wabash on State Road 124 near County Road 400 West.

North Manchester Arrests

Dec. 13 Kellie M. Parker, 44, North Manchester, charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication.

Fire Dec. 11 7:31 p.m., Weimer Street for stove that had been left on.

Dec. 12 11:03 a.m., 100 block of 9th Street for medical assist.

5:40 p.m., 400 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

Dec. 15 9:43 a.m., 700 block of North Sycamore Street for medical assist.

10:13 a.m., 300 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers Jim Ulrey and Janet L. Ulrey to Cheryl G. Merritt, warranty deed.

Betty J. Temple to

Shawn M. Bucher, warranty deed.

Shane Thomas to Sidney M. Higgenbotham Wecht, warranty deed.

Ross and Associates to Harp Development LLC, warranty deed.

Ross and Associates to B & N Real Estate LLC, warranty deed.

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Former NM Assistant Fire Chief Ollie W. “Pee Wee” Cagle, 85, North Manchester passed away Dec. 15, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

One of 10 boys, Ollie was born in Lexington, Tenn., to Lon and Mary Ann (Stanfield) Cagle on Feb. 18, 1935.

On July 5, 1958, Ollie married Barbara Ann Meyer. The two were wed for 51 years when Barbara passed away on their 51st wedding anniversary.

Ollie was a volunteer fireman with the North Manchester Fire Department for over 25 years attaining the rank of Assistant Fire Chief and received his 50 year gold pin from the North Manchester Fire Department.

Pee Wee retired from Singer Controls Company of North Manchester in 2000 after working there for 37 years.

He was an avid fisherman including ice fishing, enjoyed taking care of his yard, and bowled on many area bowling leagues. He and his wife enjoyed going to Michigan and mushroom hunting.

Pee Wee served in the United States Air Force and was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 286 and a 50 year member of the Moose Lodge 1518 both of North Manchester, and attended Congregational Christian Church.

The loving memory of Ollie W. Cagle will be forever cherished by his son, Gary W. (Krista) Cagle and daughter, Judy A. (Darrell) Watson both of North Manchester; two brothers, James (Jimmie) Earl Cagle and Harold (Jennie) Cagle, both of Memphis, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Justin and Andrew Cagle, Brittany (Matt) Mathias, and Kaylee (Marcus) Rogers; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and seven brothers, Alton, Louis Fay, Homer, Ray, Billy Joe, DeRoy, and Lv Cagle.

Visitation was Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester.

Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Pastor J.P. Freeman officiated and burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Servia.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Ollie W. “Pee Wee” Cagle, memorial contributions may be made to the North Manchester Fire Department, 709 West Main Street, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

The family of Ollie Cagle has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.

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Brian L. Evans to Carol Cly and Arnold E. Cly Jr. and Carol A. Cly Revocable Living Trust, warranty deed.

Julia A. Rensberger, Ronald and Judith Stein Revocable Living Trust, Ronald G. Stein and Judith Ann Stein to Rex E. Grossman and Sheila

M. Grossman, trust deed.

Julia A. Resberger, Ronald and Judith Stein Revocable Living Trust, Ronald G. Stein and Judith Ann Stein to Dream Modern Homes LLC and Shawn E. Bishop, trust deed.

Dana Jones and

Melody Jones to Curtis D. Reimer, warranty deed.

Zoomers Indiana Real Estate LLC to Betty R. Thomas and Amythyst L. Thomas, warranty deed.

James S. Bain and Mary Anne Bain to James S. Bain, Mary

Anne Bain and Bain Family Trust, quitclaim deed.

Patricia A. Kiser and Morrett Family Trust to Patricia A. Kiser, trust deed.

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Police and fire reports Terry G. Bassett and Edna Bassett to Tanner Wilcox and Shannon Wilcox, warranty deed.

GIMI Investment Group Inc. to R & N Holdings LLC, corporate deed.

Dorene S. Fratus to Erica Garber, warranty deed.

Jennie A. Terrell, Sergey Wasylenko and Anna Parkkali to Nancy Wasylenko, personal deed.

Nancy Wasylenko to Nancy Wasylenko, Jennie A. Terrell,

Victoria L. Panariello and Tanya L. Latta, quitclaim deed.

Rodney Shriver and Willa Shriver to Michael J. Shriver, quitclaim deed.

Shawn M. Light to Shawn M. Light and Emily E. Light, quitclaim deed.

Robert R. Hettmansperger to Mary L. Hettmansperger, quitclaim deed.

Kenneth R. Collins and Penny K. Collins to Kindra R. Collins, warranty deed.

Samuel C. Strike and Carl J. Strike and Esther J. Strike Joint Revocable Trust to Ken A. Myers, trust deed.

Samuel S. Brane, Paul H. Brane and Dorothy Joan Brane to Christopher J. Adams and Drue B. Gentry, personal deed.

James D. Reed and Lana S. Reed to Donald H. Griffith and Rita A. Griffith, warranty deed.

Norine R. Ramsey to Paul M. Little and Elizabeth Little, war-

ranty deed.

Jeffrey Dillon Gable tto Jeffrey Dillon Gable and Alixsondra Gable, quitclaim deed.

Norma L. McVicker to Diane M. Morris, David A. McVicker and Donna Sue Messinger, quitclaim deed.

Harold Gene Chaplin Jr. to Coffman Holdings LLC, warranty deed.

Philip E. Schlemmer and Maynard L. Shellhammer to

Ray Arnett, 78

Dustin Powers, warranty deed.

Charles W. Bolton Sr. and Carol A. Bolton to Richard L. Lynch, quitclaim deed.

Shawn W. Bellinger to Sharon L. Bellinger, quitclaim deed.

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

Gladys M. Airgood to Travis Airgood, warranty deed.

Merele K. Maples Jr., Mark K. Maples, Matthew K. Maples and Merele Maples to Jonathan Miller, warranty deed.

Kevin E. Swan to Bryan Snowberger, warranty deed.

Kimberly K. Treska to Michael R. Smyth and Maria E. Smyth, warranty deed.

Theodore M. Dill, Thoedore Dill, Theodore Michael Dill and Linda Dill to David M. Dill, quitclaim deed.

Marriage License Brian Emerson Hamm, 50 and Dawn Marie Hamm, 50.

Building Permits For the week of Dec. 13, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Dan. Dalrymple for pole building.

Anthony Farmer for solar panels.

Anthony and Rosalee Krom for pole building.

Laura Belle Wolfe, 94

U.S. Army veteran

Enjoyed her garden

April 17, 1942 – Dec. 16, 2020

July 2, 1926 – Dec. 16, 2020

Ray Villmer Arnett, 78, of Wabash, died at 3 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born on Aug. 17, 1942 in McGoffin County, Ky., to Clay and Maudie (Howard) Arnett.

Ray was a 1959 graduate of Salyersville High School in Salyersville, Ky., and was a U.S. Army veteran. Ray worked for Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo, and enjoyed bowling and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving caregiver and wife of 30 years, Pauline Arnett of Wabash; four children, Dedra Arnett of Wabash, Ray (Pam) Arnett, Jr, of Bringhurst, Dana (Tom) Graf of Wabash, and Teddie Rae Arnett of Gas City; four grandchildren, James Robert, Marleey, Demi, and Ronnie “Little Man;” step-daughter, Elizabeth J. Burton of Tenn.; siblings, Sally Wireman of Ky., Curt (Jean) Arnett and Sidney (Barb) Arnett, both of Wabash, Lillian (Everly) Wheeler, Sandra (Don) Lewis, and Jerry (Zandra) Arnett, all of Kentucky; and his sister-in-law, Dorothy Arnett of North Liberty. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Morris Arnett.

Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Christian Heritage Church.

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

Mary Donna “Tillie” LaSalle, 88 Former Wabash City councilwoman July 20, 1932 – Dec. 15, 2020 Mary Donna “Tillie” LaSalle, 88, of rural Amboy, died at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at her farm. She was born July 20, 1932 in Wabash County, to Walter P. and Juanita Sue (Gift) Shaw.

Tillie was a graduate of Wabash High School and Indiana University.

She married Richard M. LaSalle, MD in Wabash on June 13, 1953; he died April 5, 1985. She worked as a bookkeeper at the Wabash Medical Center for her husband Dr. Richard LaSalle. She was a member of the Altrusa Club in Wabash, and was a former Wabash City Councilwoman. Tillie lived many years in Wabash, loved summers on Lake Tippecanoe and enjoyed her last few years living on her farm.

She is survived by two children, Jeff (Robbi) LaSalle of Peru, and Laurie (Mike) Garber of Amboy; three grandchildren, Kelli (Patrick) Gunter of Galveston, Joe (Kari) Pence of Bippus, and Sara (Dustin) Fowler of Rochester; 8 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Paul, Don, and Gene Shaw.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, services will be private. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Preferred memorials are American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Laura Belle Wolfe, 94, North Manchester, passed away Dec. 16, 2020 at Wellbrook of Wabash. Laura Belle was born July 2, 1926 in Servia, to Ira L. and Clara E. (Steller) Aughinbaugh.

Laura Belle graduated from Burket High School in 1944. On May 22, 1954, she married David Stanley Wolfe and the two were married for sixty-two years before David passed away on Nov. 16, 2016. Laura Belle had a wonderful attitude that made being around her polarizing. She was a simple woman and was always thankful for having her boys around. After 23 years working of working at Heckman Bindery, she retired in 1988. Laura Belle enjoyed working hard in her garden and attended South Pleasant United Methodist Church in Silver Lake.

The memory of Laura Belle Wolfe will be forever remembered by her sons, James S. Wolfe, Akron, Jack M. Wolfe, North Manchester, Joe D. (Tari) Wolfe, Wabash, and Jay L. (Lori) Wolfe, Andrews; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Daniel J. Aughinbaugh and Ira Aughinbaugh Jr.; and three sisters, Mary West, Ethel Kabat, and Hazel Burgess.

A graveside service was Saturday, Nov. 19, 2020 at 11 a.m. at South Pleasant Cemetery, Silver Lake with Pastor Terry Bishir officiating.

The family of Laura Bell Wolfe has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.

Ella Mae Bowman, 90 Enjoyed sewing Aug. 9, 1930 – Dec. 14, 2020

Ella Mae Bowman, 90, of Wabash, passed away at 2:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born in Fulton County on Aug. 9, 1930, the daughter of Lloyd DeWayne Drudge and Mayta Hattie Brueckner Drudge.

Ella married Jimmy E. Bowman in Wabash on Oct. 15, 1977 and he survives.

Ella attended Akron High School and worked at General Tire until 1993. She was a member of the Jolly Jane Homemaker Club and the American Legion. Ella enjoyed sewing and crocheting. Ella loved picking on her husband Jimmy and spending time with her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Surviving in addition to her husband, Jimmy, are her children Richard (Renee) Day of Denver, H. DeWayne (Joyce) Day of Roann, Linda (Mark) Bristow of Branson, Mo. and W. David (Kathy) Day of Mentone; a step-sister Marilyn Stafford of Akron; grandchildren Alan Day, Aaron (Shelly) Day, Adam (Joy) Day, Detre (Scott) Jones, Will (Katie) Day, Amanda (Kevin) Decker, Chuck (Tracy) Bristow, Michelle (Jay) Craig, Kevin (Caroline) Day and Jennifer (Stephen) Moriarty; twenty greatgrandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild on the way. Ella was preceded in death by her father; mother; step-mother Flossie Drudge; sisters Jean Hively and Louise Haneline; and granddaughter Kimberly Day. Due to her wishes, there will be no services.

Arrangements entrusted to Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru.

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Holidays can bring depression in seniors This year, the holiday season – combined with the ongoing pandemic – presents seniors with special challenges.

Parkview Wabash Hospital’s LifeBridge Senior Program is encouraging area residents to look out for the well-being of seniors, who are particularly vulnerable to depression right now.

“We’ve all watched the pandemic take a terrible toll on the nation,” says Michelle Starnes, MSW, LCSW, manager of the LifeBridge program. “COVID-19 has claimed more than a quarter of a million lives. The tension and anxiety associated with the situation have put everyone on edge. We’ve had to deal with new routines of masking in public, using social distancing, washing hands frequently and staying home whenever possible to limit the spread of the virus. But for people over 65 – who are among those most at risk for severe complications or death – the pandemic has been especially stressful. They are at high risk for depression resulting from the loss of activities that give their lives structure and meaning.”

In other words, if you think you’ve had a tough year, try being an older adult who’s been living in isolation.

Working or volunteering, going to church, singing in a choir, attending community events and festivals, traveling, gathering with friends and family members – these activities have become rare to nonexistent for some seniors as they’ve sheltered at home to protect themselves from the virus.

“If they live alone,” says Starnes, “they’ve essentially been isolated from the people and circumstances that bring them joy and comfort. They’ve lost crucial elements of human connection, the ability to hug someone or hold their hand or even have a face-to-face conversation.”

According to Starnes, after months of isolation, “Coping mechanisms may be wearing very thin,

and the arrival of the holiday season may significantly increase the stress level of older adults. Because of their stage of life, each person may be dealing with multiple factors, any of which can be pushing them toward depression during this time of uncertainty.”

These factors include: mourning a spouse/family member/friend lost to COVID or another cause; dealing with chronic illness or more limited physical abilities; worrying about children, grandchildren or friends; caregiving for a sick spouse or partner; experiencing a loss of control in their lives; feeling life goes on for others but is frozen for them; anxiety about having enough food, supplies and medications on hand; struggling with loneliness; grieving the loss of milestone celebrations (weddings, graduations, etc.); feeling lost without the structure and sense of purpose provided by work or volunteering; missing the chance to share holiday gatherings and traditions with children and grandchildren; and missing absent loved ones.

How can you tell if an older adult you know is depressed?

There are many signs, including: sleeping difficulties; loss or decrease of appetite; increased substance use; digestive issues, frequent headaches, aches and pains; increased trips to the emergency room or resisting the

idea of seeking needed care; expressions of feeling like a burden to family or friends; agitation or irritability; loss of interest in favorite activities; self-isolation or reluctance to talk with those clos-

est to them; memory loss or concentration difficulties; and feelings of helplessness, hopelessness or worthlessness.

“It’s important to support seniors while keeping everyone safe and healthy,” says Starnes. “First, put yourself in their shoes. Try to understand their perspective. Next, think creatively, figure out how you can engage them and try to incorporate touches of the holiday season when meaningful. There are plenty of ways you can show you care about the seniors in your life and want to stay connected to them.”

She suggests specific steps to help older adults feel included: perform tasks to help them out, use Zoom or other teleconferencing platforms for as many “together” activities as possible, and encourage use of community resources.

Because depression tends to drain a person’s energy, Starnes says helping them out by performing useful tasks can not only be helpful, but also a real morale booster.

Try picking up groceries for them, or making a favorite meal and leaving it on their doorstep. (Be sure to call ahead!)

Tackle yardwork or outside household maintenance. Take their pet to the vet for needed care. Haul their garbage cans to and from the curb each week. Shovel snow off their sidewalk and/or driveway.

Technology, adds Starnes, offers a huge benefit in helping people keep some sense of connectedness.

“There are so many ways you can include a loved one, neighbor or other senior in your life by using teleconferencing or video chat apps,” says Starnes. “Connect daily or several times weekly. Try to keep things upbeat but not forced. Eat meals ‘together’ and use the technology as a bridge between you.”

Starnes offers these ideas: work on craft projects, tree decorating, organizing fami-

ly photos, or other activities; cook or bake; listen to, sing or play music; have Grandma or Grandpa read to the kids during story time; and drive around and look at Christmas lights – “together” thanks to technology that lets you all share the experience.

Other ways of interacting that may also be appreciated: drive-by birthday tributes, posting cards and artwork on seniors’ windows, leaving gifts on the doorstep, and making snowpeople or other fun displays outside a Continued on Page 16

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window. Starnes suggests giving big, huggable stuffed animals as gifts.

“In the absence of another person or pet in the household, hugging a stuffed animal can still provide a measure of comfort when a person needs someone to hug,” she says. “Besides, we’re all just kids at heart, no matter what our ages.”

Community resources can be helpful, too. Check with senior centers,

local food banks and pet food banks through animal shelters. Some churches may have programs to make phone calls to people who are isolated. You can support seniors and local businesses by ordering flowers or plants, special food items, holiday décor and other gift items to be delivered or shipped directly to the older adult.

Starnes urges concerned family members, friends, neigh-

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bors and others to encourage seniors who are at risk for depression, or exhibiting symptoms, to contact LifeBridge Senior Program.

LifeBridge offers individual and group therapy – both in person and using Zoom – to help seniors 65 and older share their concerns and fears in a nonjudgmental environment, regain perspective and confidence, and learn positive coping skills for dealing with stress.

LifeBridge also provides medication management and evaluations.

The program is currently accepting participants. Call 260569-2111 or email michelle.starnes@par kview.com for information. Know anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts? Please urge them to call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255, or Parkview Behavioral Health Institute’s Help Line at 260-3737500 or 800-284-8439 to talk with someone immediately.

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Tickets on sale for four Honeywell Center shows

Officials from Honeywell Arts & Entertainment have announced the addition of four new live shows to its performance schedule at the Honeywell Center.

Tickets for the following shows are now on sale: Three Dog Night – Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. –

Legendary music icons Three Dog Night, celebrating five decades, sold more records and concert tickets than any other band from 1969 to 1974. Their hits include “Mama Told Me (Not To Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White,” “Shambala,” “Easy to be Hard,”

and “An Old Fashioned Love Song.” This performance is sponsored by Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate. Ticket prices include $39, $49, and limited premium seating at $100.

Night Ranger – Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. – Recently celebrating their 35th anniver-

sary for “Dawn Patrol” and “Midnight Madness,” notable rock group Night Ranger will perform on the Ford Theater stage. Their popularity is fueled by an impressive string of instantly recognizable hit singles and signature tracks including the legendary “Sister Christian,” “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” “When You Close Your Eyes,” “(You Can Still) Rock In America,” “Sentimental Street,” “Goodbye,” and “Four in the Morning.” This performance is sponsored by Lowden Jewelers. Ticket prices include $35, $49, and limited premium seating at $100.

Joe Satriani – Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. – Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani will embark on a worldwide tour in support of his 18th album “Shapeshifting.”

Frequently referred to as a guitar virtuoso, Satriani’s career spans 35 years and includes multiple GRAMMY nominations, collaborations with Alice Cooper, Mick Jagger, Steve

Vai, and more. He will be joined on stage by a full band.

Ticket prices include $35, $49, and limited premium seating at $100.

MJ Live – Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. – Relive the energy, excitement, and spectacle of the mega-superstar and his music. With an amazing band, dancers, premium lighting, and special effects, the high-energy MJ LIVE performance will feature hits including “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Smooth Criminal,” and many more.

Ticket prices include $29, $39, and limited premium seating at $75.

Should a performance be cancelled in response to COVID19, a full refund will be issued. Should a performance be rescheduled in response to COVID19, the ticket buyer will be notified via email or phone call and the purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.

If the guests are unable to attend the new show date, the ticket buyer will receive a full refund.

Mr. & Mrs. Reid Newhouse

Mary Guisewhite Reid Newhouse Mary Guisewhite and Reid Newhouse exchanged wedding vows on Aug. 2, 2020, in Muncie.

Pastor Brad Wright officiated the ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Tim Guisewhite.

Maid of Honor was Lexie Newhouse.

Bridesmaids were Casey Clark, Marlie

Martin, Ellery Newhouse, Kathleen Trimble and Isabel Kelly. Flower girls were Katherine Carey and Maggie Bugos.

Best Man was Carson Dodson.

Groomsmen were Bryce Newhouse, Caleb Newhouse, Cal Mann, Hunter Allbaugh and Luke Shepherd. Ring bearers were Samuel Carey, Cooper Ralston, Case Ralston and Bram Tatman.

Also participating in the wedding were the bride’s brothers: Wade Javorsky and Mike Javorsky.

The ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner were at The Loft on Isanogel, Muncie.

The couple resides in Converse.

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Peabody to host Trail of Gingerbread

Officials from Peabody Retirement Community have announced a multiweek holiday event for the entire family, a Trail of Gingerbread, now through Dec. 28.

Area residents are invited to participate.

“Similar to our Trail of Scarecrows for Halloween, we’re offering a safe, contactless way for our greater community to engage safely with Peabody Retirement Community this holiday season,” said Tracy Irwin, Director of Sales and Marketing.

From Peabody’s scenic, 33-acre campus located at 400 W. Seventh St., to the c o m m u n i t y ’ s Facebook page, visitors will find safe, contactless opportunities to hunt for and

vote on delightful gingerbread creations, along with a chance to win.

Visitors are invited to drive the Gingerbread Trail (or walk a smooth, paved path) featuring 15 metal gingerbread men, sponsored and decorated by individuals, businesses and Peabody Friends. The route also includes a scavenger hunt with 15 additional gingerbread signs.

A printable Trail of Gingerbread map with gingerbread scavenger hunt checklist is available on the PeabodyRC.org website. A printed map is also available on Peabody’s campus by the Singing Tower.

Both include an entry form for a chance to win a holiday gift basket.

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“Even better, the excitement doesn’t stop on our Peabody campus.

Sweet holiday activities extend online to o u r Facebook page,” said Irwin. In fact, Peabody R e t i r e m e n t Community on Facebook includes its own ginger-spice fun.

“Our Chef Chris hosted a video tutorial to help everyone learn to decorate gingerbread houses like a pro. It’s currently posted on Facebook, and anyone can watch and learn.

Meanwhile, our residents are applying his chef tips to create their own entries into

our gingerbread decorating contest. We invite you to check out the page in the days and weeks ahead to see new submissions and to vote for a winner. It’s also the place to vote for your favorite metal gingerman on our Gingerbread Trail,” says Irwin.

For more information about the event, including safety protocols, the public is encouraged to call (260) 982-8616 or visit PeabodyRC.com.

Legion officials appreciate public support Dear Editor: Over the past three years due to the success of the weekly Treasure Hunt drawings, the American Legion Post 15 has had the pleasure of making donations to many local organizations. This year during the November Board meeting, members of the board unanimously approved a total $9,000 to be distributed amongst the following organizations: Wabash Animal Shelter, Shop with a Cop, FISH, Hands of Hope and Wabash County Christmas Spirit.

The Legion would like to thank the volunteer workers and all the people of the community who have supported it through the Treasure Hunt drawing. Over the past few years, many American Legion Posts have struggled to remain open.

Because of the support received, the Wabash American Legion Post has been able to survive and be open for our members and guests.

Thank you from our board and members. — Steve Conner,

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Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will be hosting its annual 92 County Art Show in the Honeywell Center Clark Gallery from Thursday, Jan. 7 – Monday, Feb. 15, 2020.

Entries will be accepted on Monday, Jan. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The competition is open to artists of all ages living in any of the 92 Indiana counties. The 92

County Art Show is sponsored by the Eclectic Shoppe.

Marking its 29th year in 2021, the 92 County Art Show is open to any artistic medium excluding photography. For a list of complete guidelines and artist entry information, visit HoneywellArts.o rg/92-county. The exhibit will be available for public viewing Monday – Friday

from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and will be hosted virtually via HoneywellArts.or g and the Honeywell Center’s Facebook an d Instagram pages.

The 92 County Art Show is just one way that the Clark Gallery supports the visual arts. The Clark Gallery hosts more than ten exhibits per year and features students, amateurs, and professionals.

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Rick Monce is an Urbana Lion and just the other day I was talking with Rick and he told me a story that just might benefit anyone and everyone who reads this article.

Rick said it was nearly two years ago that he survived a massive stroke. It is his belief that God spared him so he could help people throughout the rest of his life. He said his world changed in a flash and caused much pain to him, family and friends.

Just prior to his stroke, his daughter was about to get married in southern Indiana. Rick told his family that he would drive to Indy for the wedding.

Upon arrival something happened to Rick; he could not remember anything from that point on.

Part of Rick’s brain had lost the folder that housed the wedding pictures that he attended. To this day, Rick stated that he has tried to remember his beautiful daughter’s wedding but to no avail and has tears of trying.

Rick was told later by his wife Roxie, that his stepdad and mother drove them home for they felt he wasn’t coherent enough to do so.

Rick’s son Brent was called to the house due to his falling after he got out of bed the next day. He stated that his thoughts or his legs could not function.

Later his balance was off and when he took a glass of water and tried to drink it, the water went out the left side of his mouth.

He said he had no feeling on the left side of his mouth and tongue.

Later his wife Roxie made a number of calls to the VA hospital as Rick is a VA patient. Roxie was able to make an appointment. Upon arrival, Roxie pushed Rick in on a wheelchair to see the doctor. Rick says he doesn’t remember the doctor. The doctor examined Rick and told the family that he was experiencing mini strokes. Then the doctor told Roxie that he was sending Rick to Lutheran Hospital.

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arrived at Lutheran, Rick had a major stroke. Rick was trying to speak. His whole left side went numb.

While he was at Lutheran he received a drug called Clot Buster and was placed in ICU for a week. The doctor stated that he had a massive stroke on the back right side of his brain and he may not survive. To this day Rick still remembers telling his wife, please don’t send me to a VA center. They were however able to

get him into Wellbrooke where he would receive the care he needed.

Rick could talk a little and told the intake manager he wanted the hardest, meanest and hardheaded therapist they have to do his therapy. Rick’s wish came true and boy did they work him over. They made him do things that he took for granted.

Now Rick understands how much basic skills are needed and meant in life.

After nearly a month, he finally received his walking papers so to speak. Rick was on the mend. He was able to walk and talk and most defiantly eat with no assistance or mess. The doctor calls him the Golden Child because of the high percentage of strokes Rick had, he should not have survived or should have been bed ridden for the rest of

his life.

Rick thinks to himself everyday and thanks God for blessing and sparing him for his wife, family and friends. Rick says if you see or have a loved one that cannot smile, finish a sentence or even raise an arm don’t hesitate, call 911. If you suffer a stroke, stay strong and positive for your family and friends, don’t give up. It was trying at times for Rick but his wife, family and friends pushed and kept him strong.

Rick thanks God every day for his life.

Prayer concerns: Alma Devore, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Tonya Brunett, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sister, Joni Fox, Dan

Speicher and family, Chamberlain family and Bonita Snell. Our nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders, health providers, the ones who have contracted COVID-19 and the people who are trying to eradicate the virus.

Condolences to the William Shepherd family and friends from the Urbana Lions and the Urbana Community. Also, my condolences goes out to the Julia Hamilton and Margret Hall family and friends. I worked with these two lovely ladies at

GTE/Verizon years ago.

Birthday wishes: Holy smoke I forgot my birthday. Dec. 22 Michael Snell, Dec. 24 Nancy Anderson, Dec. 26 Aaron Mattern and Dec. 29 Nancy Chamberlain.

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I want to wish my family, Urbana Lions and friends and fellow workers to have a Safe and Merry Christmas. This Covid-19 has really put a damper on any and all group activities. Please be safe.

Also thank you for reading my articles and if anyone has an item or article about someone who has lived or is living in and around Urbana, or an article of interest, Email me the info and I will add it to my column. Happy Holidays.

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Hall signs to run at Grace Sierra Hall has signed a letter of intent to continue her track and cross country running career at Grace College.

She signed the letter on Friday, Dec. 11, with her parents, coaches and Wabash High School officials looking on.

She said she chose

Grace because of the academics it offers.

“I want to be a teacher,” she said, adding “I really liked running with the ladies on the team. I think it will be a nice transition from what I’m used to here at Wabash and take it on to Grace.”

She said she enjoys

running because it allows her to push herself to work hard.

“I’m a really competitive person,” she said. “I love competing in sports, especially running, because it’s all about my performance and not the rest of my team, for the most part.”

Sierra Hall (front row, third from left) prepares to sign her letter of intent to run cross country and track at Grace College. Looking on are (front, from left) her sister, Elli Hall, parents Saralyn Tyner and Randy Hall; Wabash athletic director Floyd McWhirt, Wabash girls cross country coach Katelyn Lloyd, Grace College assistant coach Jake Poyner, Wabash track coach Mike Denney and Wabash principal Kyle Wieland. Photo by Joseph Slacian

County Tournament to be hosted at Southwood Southwood hosts the 2020 Wabash County Tournament Tuesday, Dec 29 and Wednesday, Dec. 30, but with a little different schedule and format than previous years, with COVID-19 guidelines in mind.

Manchester, Northfield, Southwood, and Wabash high school teams will compete in the tournament.

Each schools boys and girls varsity and junior varsity teams will play first round games Tuesday, Dec. 29, with the four championship games also played Wednesday, Dec. 30.

The JV teams will play each championship game but the consolation games for both boys and girls JV teams will not be played this year.

This year’s tournament will not have

general admission.

Each rostered player, manager, and coach will be issued 2 vouchers each (not to exceed 50 total vouchers per team per game). A voucher is mandatory to purchase a ticket. The voucher entitles the holder to purchase a ticket for $5 each.

The gymnasium and building will be cleared out after

each contest for sanitizing purposes.

All 14 contests of the Wabash County Holiday Basketball Tournament will be live-streamed in a pay-per-view format.

Purchasing the rights to view a contest will be available at www.ticketracker.co m/store/events/1879? departmetnID=99

Schedule All games will be played in the main gym.

First team listed will be home team.

Tuesday, Dec. 29 8:00 a.m. , JV girls, Southwood vs. Manchester 9:30 a.m., JV boys, Southwood vs. Manchester 11:00 a.m., JV girls, Wabash vs.

Northfield 12:30 p.m., JV boys, Wabash vs.

Northfield 2:30 p.m., varsity girls, Manchester vs. Northfield 4:30 p.m., varsity boys, Northfield vs. Manchester

6:30 p.m., varsity girls, Southwood vs. Wabash 8:30 p.m., varsity boys, Southwood vs. Wabash Wednesday, Dec. 30 9:00 a.m., JV girls championship game 10:30 a.m., JV boys championship game 1:30 p.m., varsity girls consolation game 3:30 p.m., varsity boys consolation game 5:30 p.m., girls varsity championship 7:30 p.m., boys varsity championship

Lady Squires top Southwood in TRC contest

Manchester raced out to a 22-7 firstquarter lead against Southwood in girls basketball action Thursday night, Dec. 17 and never let off the gas in a 55-33 win over the Lady Knights in a Three Rivers Conference contest.

The Squires extended its lead to 35-13 at halftime and the two teams played even in the second half.

Ainsley West led the Lady Squires 15 points, three steals, and two rebounds, followed by Eva Bazzoni with 14 points, five assists, three steals, and two rebounds, Makenzy Meyer with eight points and five rebounds, Emma Garriott with seven points, five rebounds, five steals, and three assists, Morgan Parrett with six points, six rebounds, and four steals, and Beletu Stout with five points.

Keilan Creager had four steals, three rebounds, and one assist, Kindra Stetzel had four rebounds, Kaidyn Howard had one block, and Leyna Borgmann had one rebound.

Aleia Sweet led Southwood with 15 points, three assists, and three blocks, followed by Maggie Ball with nine points, 14 assists, and two steals, Bailey Wyatt with nine points and three steals, Alaina Winer with one point, two steals, and two blocks, Mya Denney with four rebounds and one block, and Rylee Barney with five rebounds and two assists.

Manchester won the junior varsity game 41-39 in overtime.

Southwood led 11-6 after one quarter and 16-13 at halftime. The Lady Squires outscored the Lady Knights 13-8 in the third quarter to take a 26-25 lead.

Southwood led 31-29 late in regulation before Gracie Lauer grabbed an offensive rebound and scored inside with five seconds remaining to send the game to overtime tied at 31-31.

Southwood took a quick 36-31 lead but Manchester tied it up at 37-37 after Kaidyn Howard hit two free throws with 1:39 remaining.

Sweet hit 1-2 free

throws to give Southwood a 38-37 lead. Manchester’s Leyna Borgmann tied the game back up at 38-38 with a 1-2 trip at the free throw line with 1:11 remaining.

Manchester took a 40-38 lead on a fast break when Chaynee Tennant found Lauer for a lay-up with 39.7 seconds remaining.

Sweet was fouled with 12.2 seconds left in the game with a chance to tie the game but hit just 1-2 free throws to cut Manchester’s lead to 40-39.

Tennant rebounded Sweet’s miss on the second free throw and hit 1-2 free throws with 9.7 seconds remaining.

Sweet had one more shot at the basket to tie the game but the shot fell short and Manchester walked away with the win.

Howard led Manchester with eight points, eight rebounds, four steals, and two assists, followed by Lauer with eight points, seven rebounds, and two steals, and Kelsey Blum with eight points and two steals.

Olivia Neal had

seven points and 14 rebounds, followed by Borgmann with five points and eight rebounds, Tennant with three points, seven rebounds, four steals, and two assists, Stetzel with two points and three rebounds, Trinity Akins with one assist and two steals, and McKelvey Espeset with one block.

Sweet led the JV team as well with 8 points, four rebounds, and four blocks, while Macy Barney had eight points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks, Kylie Ray had eight points, six assists, and two blocks, and Alaina Winer had eight points and two blocks.

Autumn Culver added four points, two assists, and three blocks, followed by Madison Hipskind with three points, six assists, and two steals, Makenna Younce with three assists and four blocks, and Maria Quiros with one assist.

Northfield 56, Western 35 A big second half led the Northfield girls basketball team

Ainsley West came off the bench to lead Manchester in scoring against Southwood Thursday, Dec. 17. Photo by Eric Christiansen to a 56-35 win over Western at home Thursday, Dec. 17.

Western led the Lady Norse 8-7 after the first quarter and held a 20-19 halftime advantage.

Northfield grabbed a six-point lead after three quarters making the score 34-29, the ran away with the game by outscoring the Panthers 22-6 in the fourth quarter.

Kyra Kennedy paced the Lady Norse with 15 points, four rebounds, three

steals, and two assists, followed by Kearston Stout with 14 points, nine rebounds, and two steals, and Addi Baker with nine points, five rebounds, and five steals.

Kenzie Bear had six points, four rebounds, and four assists, followed by Emma Hoover with six points, four assists, and three rebounds, Addy Rosen with four points, two steals, and one rebound, and Jenna Krom with two

points, and one steal.

There was no JV game.

Wabash 44, Oak Hill 41 The Wabash girls basketball team built a 18-point halftime lead then held off a furious comeback attempt from Oak Hill to pull out a 44-41 win on the road.

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quarter, making it 26-8 at halftime.

Oak Hill cut the lead to 31-17 then outscored Wabash 2413 in the fourth quarter before the clock ran out on them.

Mariah Wyatt led Wabash with 14 points and 13 rebounds, while Alivia Short had eight points, four rebounds, and two assists, Nici Gunderman had six

points, six rebounds, and four steals, and Madison Lutz had four points, four rebounds, and one assist.

Isabelle Davis had four points and four rebounds, Rylee Yoakum had four points, four rebounds, four steals, and three assists, while Jordan Stumbo and Brook Westendorf each pulled down two rebounds.

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...continued from Page 20 The JV team lost to Oak Hill 33-20.

Oak Hill took command of the game early with a 19-5 halftime lead.

The Lady Apaches outscored Oak Hill 1410 in the third quarter but scored only one point in the fourth quarter.

Jade Stumbo led Wabash with six points and Kierra Wilson scored five points.

Wabash’s Mariah Wyatt looks to pass the ball down court during the Lady Apache’s three-point win over Oak Hill. Photo by Sean Douglas

Manchester Wrestlers defeat Lewis Cass 49-30 The Manchester wrestling team moved its lineup around against sectional rival Lewis Cass and came away with a 49-30 win over the Kings.

Seniors Trescott Duffy (170 pounds) started the match with a 4-2 win, followed by a win by fall from Jacob Caudill (182) in 2:29.

Preston Duffy (195) won by fall in 1:45, Gavin Mize (220) won by forfeit, and Trevor Dill (285) won by major decision 13-3 to give the Squires a 25-0 lead.

Cass got on the board with three wins by forfeit and a pin cut Manchester’s lead to 25-24, then the Squires got back at it.

Dylan Stroud (138) won by fall in 2:57, followed by Elijah Burlingame (145) won by fall in 3:19 to give the Squires a 37-24 lead.

Zach France (152) won by fall in 3:02 and Dominic Lincoln closed the match with a pin in 1:28.

Northfield 63, Whitko 21 The Northfield wrestling team defeated Whitko 6321 on Senior Night,

Monday, Dec. 14.

Senior Micah Higgins (220 pounds) scored his first win of the season with a 9-2 decision while junior Mason Osborn (285) kept his winning streak going with a pin in 56 seconds.

Dylan Osborne (145) lost by pin in 3:28, Ethan Galbraith (152) lost 11-9, and Alexis Gates lost in the first period.

Winning by forfeit were Bethnei Hay (106), Karson Pratt (120), Matthew Snowberger (126), Kaden Berry (132), Aden Eads (138), Tristan Barlow (170), Jaydan Goshert (182), and

Logan Cox (195) all won by forfeit.

The Norse lost to state-ranked Rochester Wednesday, Dec. 16, 64-12.

Galbraith won by pin in 43 seconds and Cox won by pin in 3:33.

Tristin Barlow lost 15-5, Goshert lost 4-0, and Higgins lost 2-1.

Losing by pin were Hay, Spenser Burnsworth, Snowberger, Ben Snyder, Dylan Osborn, Alexis Gates, and Mason

Osborn all lost by pin.

Oak Hill 46, Wabash 25 The Wabash wrestling team lost to Oak Hill Tuesday, Dec. 15.

Picking up wins for the Apaches were Ethan Higgins,

Anthony Long, Jared Brooks, Kameron Garriott and Brayden Sickafus.

Peru 48, Wabash 30 All four Wabash seniors picked up wins in a 48-30 loss to Peru Thursday,

Dec. 17. Higgins, Long, Grant Carandante, and Sheldon Jones, along with Brooks each won their matches against the Tigers.

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Lagro churches plan Christmas services

I want to wish all my Lagro friends and readers a very blessed Merry Christmas! May you enjoy connecting with friends and family either in person or by phone or ZOOM. We can be thankful for technology that enables us to connect in different ways.

Isn’t it appropriate that National Flashlight Day is on the longest day of the year, December 21?

That evening is also a time when the Northern Lights can be viewed from northern Michigan.

If the sky is very clear we may be able to see a hint of the

lights. December 24 is National Eggnog Day. And the Twelve Days of Christmas are actually December 25 to January 5. Share with me how you celebrate these days.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road,

will have a Christmas Eve Service at 6:00 p.m., December 24.

They welcome you to their worship services on Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. The theme for Sunday’s sermon on December 27 is “The Day AFTER Christmas” based on John 3:1-21. Sunday school classes will meet between the two worship services.

Janene Wisniewski is working on a Memory Wall as part of the church’s 150year history. If you have any pictures, newsletters, bulletins, or anything else that you would like to see on the wall, please

contact Janene. The Men’s Group will meet Monday, December 21, at 6:30 p.m.

The Lagro United Methodist Church, 1100 Main St., provides Drive Through Dinner Pick Up every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. This Wednesday, December 23, they are furnishing special Christmas meal baskets with supplies to cook an additional meal. The whole community is invited. Pull up to the Fellowship Hall door and they will load your ready-to-eat meals into your vehicle. No registration is required.

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

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

St. Patrick Church in Lagro will not be open for Mass until March 2021 due to the winter

weather and the cost of heating the building.

Christmas Break for Northfield High School is December 21, 2020 – January 1, 2021. The Wrestling County Tourney will be at Northfield High School on December 29. The Boys and Girls Basketball County Tourney will be held at Southwood High School December 29-30. For information about the Rent-A-Wrestler Fundraiser, see the Northfield Facebook page.

Our condolences go to the family and friends of William Shepherd.

Lagro birthdays this week: Dec. 22 – Suzan Hamilton, Dec. 25 – Noell Gottschalk and Becki Wagoner.

A belated birthday wish to Roger Snyder on December 20.

Lagro anniversaries this week: Dec. 24 – Bill and Sharon Miller, Dec. 26 – Doug and Barbara Chopson.

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

Also, we would like to publicize your community happenings.

Let’s share the news!

LaFontaine food pantry is open Wishing You & Your Family Happy Holidays!

MERRY CHRISTMAS to each and every one of you.

LAFONTAINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Food Panty is open Monday-

Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. This is available to anyone who lives in LaFontaine or Liberty Township.

SOMERSET BOARD met on

Monday Nov. 9 at the Community Building.

All six members — Jay Driskill, Von Moore, Gary DeGrandchamp.

Susan Peebles, Pat Kelly and Larry

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We wish your Family & Pets a Happy and Safe Holiday Thank you for your continuous support!

Office Hours: M-F 8am-5pm; Sat. 8am-12noon Walk-In Hours: 8-9am Mon.-Wed., Fri. & Sat., Other Times By Appointment

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Wente — were present.

The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved.

Gary gave the following financial report.

Checking $2,325.46; savings 16,493.87; endowment pool 14,421.98; intermediate pool 14,238.36 CD 6,530.58 Total $54,010.25. This compares to the January 2020 report. Checking $2,629.57 svings 28,431.87 CD 20,834.30 Total $51,895.74.

The November total is $2,114.16 greater than January, in spite of greatly reduced rental income. The two investment pools that there is money in have earned $313.39. This does not include any dividends or capital gains which will be added after Jan. 1, 2021.

Officials will report those new totals as soon as they are available.

In reference to the tax-deductible donations – remember that only applies if you itemize. In other business the annual meeting and election were postponed to next May and the terms will be extended until then. The Lions Club has canceled the Breakfast with Santa.

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LaFontaine Oliva Moreno has agreed to serve the rest of Derek Finch’s term and Susan Peebles has stated she will not return to the board. So, when we have our next election, we will still need one person to run for the board. We want to thank Susan for her service and she has stated she would be willing to help on projects. This year the board has undertaken some monumental changes like the new web page (somersetindiana.co m) and investing in the stock market with the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

A VERY NICE GIFT FOR A VETERAN who has served our Great Nation to keep each one of use FREE, is to have brick placed at the LaFontaine Community Building,

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

The Roann United Methodist Church is having their Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m., online only.

PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist sermon for Dec. 27 will be online at 9 a.m.

His sermon will be from 2nd Corinthians 5:17 titled “From Old to New”.

UPCOMING DATES for January 2021: Jan. 7, Roann Lions Club meeting, Town Hall, 7 p.m.; Jan. 12, Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 7 p.m.; Jan. 14, Roann Heritage Group Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

CONTINUE PRAYING for Don Richardson, Coy Eads (grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook), Rick Morris, Rex Renz, Rex Temple, Russell Krom, Colleen Hollenback and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy during this holiday season. God bless you

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Veterans Memorial with their name and service. Just call Jerry Wilson at 765981-4928. This is a Great Way to honor our service men. The veteran does not have to be from the LaFontaine or this area. The community just wants to honor all veterans. If you have not, driven and stop by the Veterans Memorial in LaFontaine, today would be a good time to do it. The address

is 105 W Branson Street, LaFontaine.

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

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

SOUTHWOOD JR./SR. SCHOOL bringing some Christmas cheer to nursing home patients in Wabash County, 8th grade STEM students are constructing cards to be delivered next week to hundreds of residents. The students have followed the design and manufacturing process promoted by Project Lead the Way Design and Modeling module, constructing prototypes and mass producing their cre-

ations both handmade and digital. The effort is part of greater program Operation Reach Out for Wabash County Indiana.

WORDS OF WISDOM “Seek wisdom along with knowledge. Knowledge is words. Wisdom is silent. Knowledge is understanding what is seen. Wisdom is knowing what is not seen. Without knowledge, one could not play the violin.

Without wisdom, one could not play the music.” Thibaut OUR CONDOLENCE to family and friends of Dean Stevens. He graduated from LaFontaine High School in the year 1960.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Valarie Law, Brent Wente Dec. 25, Patty Harrison Gaya Snyder Dec. 29, Von Moore, Joan Manning

Roann January meetings scheduled

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CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Dec. 23 – Mr. & Mrs. Mike Dyson; Dec. 24 – Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Maxwell; Dec. 26 – Mr.

& Mrs. Mike Morris; Dec. 27 – Mr. & Mrs. Phil Draper.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 23 – Kathy Deniston; Dec. 24 – Pat Mouser,

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Joyous wishes to all for a wonderful holiday.

Our fondest holiday greetings and appreciation to our many dear friends.

485 W. Canal St. Wabash Phone 260-563-2691 Fax 260-563-0146

Dec. 30, Foster Gatchel Dec. 31 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Will and Jackie Carpenter Dec. 27, Bill and

Debbie VanCamp Dec. 28, Phil and Penny Lloyd Dec. 30 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures

to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

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Roann James Kendall, Chris Kerr, and Steve Deniston; Dec. 27 – Joe Krom and Steve Coffman; Dec. 28 – Josh Montel, Matthew Powell, James Pell, Joanne Wagner, and Kitty Moyer; Dec. 29 – Deanna Spears.

PASTOR MACE talks about the 3rd week of Advent: The third Advent week we light the third candle that represents joy.

We have already lit the candle of hope and peace and now add joy in the coming of Jesus our Savior and Lord. We have joy as the coming of

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The question that is often asked is what is joy and how can we experience it.

Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit that lives within our soul that comes from the assurance in God who provided a savior in Jesus Christ that brings peace, rest, and satisfaction in this life. We want to unpack this from scriptures and want to apply this to our daily living so that we may truly experience the joy that has

Peace and Joy Wishing you the best of both worlds at Christmas

WABASH CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Dr. Ronald Frischman, Dr. David Frischman, & Dr. Katie Bitzel Cyndi, JoAnn, Kris, Brandy, Tisha & Melissa

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been given to us by God. Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, selfcontrol; against such things there is no law (Galatians 5:22-23).

When a person accepts Jesus Christ as their savior, their soul becomes the temple of the Holy Spirit and these fruits begin to grow. As followers of Jesus submit to the spirit, these fruits become more evident.

As the indwelling of the Spirit is a one-

time event at salvation, we must daily submit to the Spirit for these fruits to grow and mature.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

(Romans 15:13). Joy is given by God and he fills us with joy and peace. Joy is not something we produce or create. It is God given so that no matter what we face, it will control our emotions and mind.

Joy is in every believer. But how do we

access this joy?

Life can be hard and we are reminded from scripture that in this life trouble will come. Fear, anxiety, worry and fear want to rule our life. How is joy accessible in this troubled life?

Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone.

The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to

God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:4-7).

Joy is based upon the assurance in the person of God and his promises. God is good, great, gracious, and glorious. Joy is an inward state of mind based upon these truths of Gods word which brings peace, rest, and satisfaction. As our soul is focused and resting in God, the fruits of the spirit grow in us.

Find joy in God, not

in the things of this world. The world can not give true contentment and peace.

Rob mace preaches at the Roann First Brethren Church.

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 Tuesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.

DAR members welcomed new members The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on Saturday, Dec 12 at the Church of Christ of Wabash Fellowship Room, Wabash.

The meeting opened with the DAR ritual, followed with devotions by Tamra Wise. The chapter

welcomed new members Julie Stouder, LaVerne Marion, Diane Hochstetler, Alexis Wright and Lesley Vigar. The December President General’s message from Denise Doring VanBuren was shared

by Joyce Joy. As we mark this month of shortened days and darkest nights, let us challenge to shine brightly from within

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from:

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through support of our society and service to our neighbors.

Amidst all of the family traditions and holiday festivities, it is so important that we continue to demonstrate our love of country and our appreciation for the sacrifice of both those who founded it and those who continue to defend it.

The National Defender report honored National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Dec. 7. Members annually remember and honor the 2,403 U.S. citizens who were killed in the surprise attack on Naval Station Pearl Harbor at Oahu, Hawaii Territory, by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service in 1941. President Franklin Roosevelt referred to the attack as “a date which will live in infamy.” The attack brought the U.S. completely into World War II. The December program was about the Christmas candy cane legend. Many legends about the origin of candy canes claim that they were first used at Cologne Cathedral, Germany in 1670. This was an invention to keep the children quiet by the choirmaster. The crook will remind us of the shepherds tending their sheep or represents the letter “J.” The hard texture of the candy symbolizes the rock on which the church was built.

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Manchester The candy was eventually flavored with peppermint to remind us of the hyssop plant mentioned in the Old and New Testament.

The first documented use of the candy cane was in 1847 by a Swedish-German immigrant in Ohio named August Imgard to decorate his Christmas tree.

The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room, Wabash.

Prospective members and guests are always welcome to

attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-563-4661 or Barbara Amiss at 260-982-4376.

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

Closed Sundays and Mondays.

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Please wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines. Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester.

THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 N. Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They

also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc.

Everything is free.

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

Children may choose a book to keep. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

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

NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanches-

tertalks@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.

As you gather with loved ones during the holidays, we wish you the best that the season has to offer. We appreciate your loyal support, and look forward to serving you in the new year.

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2021 state park passes and permits now available The 2021 Indiana state park passes, lake permits, off-road cycling permits, and horse tags are now available at property offices and front gates, and online at ShopINstateparks.com.

A resident annual entrance pass costs $50. A non-resident annual entrance pass for visitors who live outside the state costs $70. Annual entrance passes are not valid for entrance to the Indiana State Museum, State Historic Sites, or

Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center.

Golden Hoosier Passports cost $25 and are available to all Hoosier residents 65 and older. There’s also a Golden Hoosier Passport for disabled Hoosier veterans (DHV) who qualify to purchase a DHV license plate.

To quality, the veteran must be 50 percent service-connected disabled as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Anyone who has been issued a Prisoner of

War license plate may receive a passport for free. SSDI Golden Hoosier Passports may be used by an Indiana resident receiving or eligible to receive Social Security Disability

Income under 42 U.S. code 423 as described by the Social Security Administration.

Lake permits are available for motorized watercraft for $25 and non-motorized watercraft for $5.

These permits are required for all private watercraft using state park, reservoir, and state forest lakes, and all watercraft moored at marinas, private docks, or bank ties on those lakes. The 2020 lake permits also remain available for the rest of this year.

Off-road cycling permits are available for $20 and are required for each bicycle user for offroad bicycle access and use of DNR properties where off-road cycling is allowed. These permits are not an entrance permit and do not cover special user charges for services and facilities within the property.

These permits are required only for trails identified as Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. They are not

required for trails identified as Beginner.

Horse tags cost $20 and are required for each horse brought to designated DNR properties where horse use is allowed. A horse tag is not an entrance permit and does not cover special user charges for services and facilities within the property.

This year’s 2020 horse tags and lake permits remain available to purchase for use for the rest of 2020.

None of the 2021 permits will be valid

until Jan. 1, 2021.

State park annual permits are also available as part of Holiday Gift Packs.

Gift packs also include a one-year subscription to Outdoor Indiana and a gift card for state park inns or campgrounds. Holiday gift packs are available for $100, or $150 for a higher gift card amount, at shopINstateparks.c om.

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NEED FLEXIBILITY? OTR Class A CDL driver need-

VETERANS SERVICE DEPUTY

The Wabash County Veterans Service Office has a part-time opening for an individual to perform various office and clerical duties.

Position requires assisting eligible veterans, spouses and dependents.

Candidate must be a veteran, or be the spouse, widow/widower, parent or child of a veteran. Should also have good computer and communication skills, be detail oriented and be comfortable working independently.

Resume and cover letter must be received by December 30, 2020.

Please submit to: Veterans Service Officer Wabash County Courthouse 1 West Hill Street, Suite 208 Wabash, IN 46992 Phone: (260) 563-0661 ext. 1260 E-mail: vetservice@wabashcounty.in.gov EEO M/F/D/V

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, knickknacks, furniture, NASCAR. All priced reasonably. Some items free! Call 260-8021482.

ed, part-time or full-time.

Employment

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HELP WANTED! Maintenance person to live in and maintain mobile home park in Wabash.

Skills: would be required to do basic repairs and minor electrical and plumbing jobs. Housing and weekly pay would be available to the right person. Call 574 612-2019 for interview

Very flexible schedule (perfect for a retiree) working for an independent business with company-owned late model Peterbilts. Long Class A OTR experience required. Please call 260568-1585.

Wanted

BUYING U.S. Silver coins.

Paying $10 per $1. Call 260-571-5724.

WANTED TO BUY: Sports cards & non-sports, including Pokemon. Any condition. Older the better. Cash Paid. Call or text 260-4148313.

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