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The B Team Access Youth Center’s new group encourages youth to be themselves By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
A Clover Blossom Honey crew member works to remove honeycombs from a hive. Photo by Joseph Slacian
Shenefields named 2020 Farm Family of the Year Family owns Clover Blossom Honey
Grow Wabash County and the Salute to Ag committee would like to congratulate Clover Blossom Honey, owned and operated by David Shenefield and his family, for being selected as the 2020 Farm Family of the Year. The Shenefield family will be celebrated for their contributions to the Wabash County agriculture industry during Grow Wabash County’s annual Salute to Ag Dinner on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. “Grow Wabash County each year at this event highlights one of Wabash County’s own agricultural producers to demonstrate the best of our industry and how our producers work to protect the environment and enhance the quality of our food,” said Howard Halderman, chair of the Salute to Ag Committee. “The Shenefields are another shining example of a producer who ‘does it right’ and adds tremendous value to the environment and food systems here in Indiana and California. We are proud to recognize their contributions.” Clover Blossom Honey, based out of LaFontaine, is a glowing example of a thriving family operation. The business has stirred quite a bit of buzz not only as the place to go for your quality honey products, but as a leading authority on the importance of bees and pollination. During the winter months, the Shenefields pack up some of their hives and head west to California where their bees help to pollinate the almond crop. Additionally, Shenefield has helped mentor young and novice beekeepers get their own apiaries started to keep the incredibly nec-
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A new youth group has formed at The Access Youth Center. The B Team meets Thursday afternoons at the Wabash Alliance Church. While designed to give youth at the Meadowbrook housing addition something to do in the afternoons, the program is open to youth from anywhere around the area. The program is designed to help the youth realize there are many things that they can be, not just what others perceive them to be. Participants receive a T-shirt with a giant “B” on front. The “B” is comprised of various words that the youth can be. For example, positive, strong, awesome, passionate, courageous, humble and a leader are some of the words on the shirt. While the shirts denote the youth are members of The B Team, they also help in preparation for the next group meeting. “The kids choose a theme each week, a topic each week, that they want the class to be over,” according to AYC Director Liz Hobbs. “Last night when we had youth group, they asked ‘Can we learn about be positive next week.’” The positive topic was for the Jan. 21 meeting. At the meeting, Hobbs gave the youth a balloon to blow up and an empty soft drink can. The youth placed the can on its side on the table and rubbed the balloons on their clothes or hairs to build up static electricity. Continued on Page 16
Members of The B Team receive T-shirts when they join the club. Nora Samons (top photo) and Hunter Fisher (above) attempt to move empty soda cans with static electricity. Hunter gets help from ACY board member Bobbi Palmer. Photos by Joseph Slacian
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City Schools projects progressing By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com
Wabash City School board members met on Jan. 18 to conduct business. During this meeting, the board heard an update from Stephanie Veit from Hagerman with a
building project update. Viet shared a video that highlighted the construction taking place throughout WCS buildings and facilities. The video included updates on L.H. Carpenter Elementary, the Coolman Gym, as
well as the connector between Wabash High and Middle Schools. L.H. Carpenter is set to be finished and inhabited by students and teachers within the next two weeks, while the other projects are still midprocess.
Also, during Monday’s meeting, the board: Approved attached 2021-22 calendar. Approved maternity leave request from Christin Hoppes from March 2, 2021 through the end of the school year. Approved recommendation to accept the Brigance Assessment Grant in the amount of $500 from the Community Foundation to help cover the cost of additional help to administer the kindergarten assessment in the fall of 2021. Approved Noah
Kirk as a one to one paraprofessional for a WMS student one day per week beginning January 18, 2021 through the end of the 2020-2021 school year at a rate of $11 per hour. Approved retirement of Dan Engle as WMS head custodian effective April 1, 2021. Approve recommendation to accept the Wabash County Community Foundation Grant in the amount of $5,000 to be used for the Wabash Middle School Garden Expansion Project. Approved retirement of Terri Denney
The walkway between the Wabash High School and Wabash Middle School is beginning to take shape. Photo by Harold V. Chatlosh as guidance counselor at Wabash High School effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Approved Robert Garlits as the 2nd shift custodian at Wabash High School effective Jan. 18, 2021. Approved trip budget and agenda for Japanese 1 class
to travel to Hawaii in June 2021. Approve the following changes to athletics for 2020-21: Resignation of Matt Stone as varsity head softball coach; Bob Stambazze as varsity head softball coach; Jake Stevens as varsity boys golf head coach.
Paradise Spring board offers scholarships to 5 county seniors The Paradise Spring Board is offering scholarships to five Wabash County seniors this year thanks to the generosity of Melba Johnson Custer who established The Henry, Annetta and Melba Johnson Custer Educational Trust Endowment. Custer’s parents recognized the impor-
tance of education and also loved the Paradise Spring Historical Park. In 2013, the Paradise Spring Board accepted the proceeds of the Educational Endowment and has been able to offer Educational Events at Paradise Spring including several historical events, and more. For this first time scholarship, high school seniors are invited to write an essay researching the historical aspects of the Treaty, the impact of the event in the creation of Wabash, and how this event still impacts us today in reference to the Mission Statement of Paradise Spring. Essay packets have been delivered to all public and private schools in the county or can be requested at ungerdeanna@gmail. com. Winners will be selected from the County Schools plus one from the homeschooled/on-line/or alternate school student groups. To receive the scholarship, the selected winners are also required to present their essay either in person or via video to be used for future programming. Completed essays and cover letter should be returned to Paradise Spring Board, Inc. PO Box 353, Wabash IN 46992 by April 1. Questions may be directed to Deanna Unger, Secretary at 260-571-2879.
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Sheriff’s Dept. adds new equipment By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department has added nearly $180,000 in new equipment to better serve the public and to help make the Wabash County Jail more secure. The department has added 23 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) so deputies can have one in their vehicles, Sheriff Ryan Baker told The Paper of Wabash County. It also has added a body scanner that can detect contraband that inmates may attempt to sneak into the jail. “The body scanners aren’t really a new thing, but here recently a lot of county jails have purchased body scanners,” he said. “The body scanner is highly beneficial to stop any type of contraband from coming in.” From Tek84, the scanner is similar to those scanners found at airports around the world. “It takes a very low dose of radiation, Xray if you will, of the body and can tell if there’s any foreign objects in or on the body,” Baker said. A person steps into the machine and stands on a designated spot. The machine then takes an image from head to toe and displays it on a computer screen. “You can see piercings,” the sheriff continued. “You can see a phone in the pocket. But you can also see narcotics that’s been ingested or inserted into body cavities. But you can see anything else that a search might miss. “That will attempt to stop any outside contraband from coming into the Wabash County Jail.” Baker said inmates attempting to bring contraband into jails is a nationwide problem. “They didn’t invent this machine because there was a problem at the Wabash County Jail,” he quipped. “It’s a problem worldwide, really.” Tek84 has a contract with every prison in Mexico for two machines, the sheriff said, adding
Tek84 instructor Donna Amborski-Haley explains the body scanner to Sheriff Ryan Baker (from left), Assistant Jail Commander Rickey Stone, and Jail Officers Colby Crow and Evan Parson. Photos provided that they’ve also shipped them throughout the United States and elsewhere around the world. “To say that it hasn’t been a problem here locally … no,” he said. “If that was the case, I would not have looked toward the purchasing of the scanner.” The machine cost $150,000 and was paid for through funds Wabash County received through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “We used a portion of the money received for (COVID relief),” Baker said. “(The machine) can alleviate a strip search or a pat down search to avoid contact and still maintain some social distancing. On the flipside of that, it takes an image of the body and we can see any narcotics or other contraband coming into the jail.” Every member of the jail staff was trained on the machine, and they were trained in different categories. “They were trained up to what is called a ‘Super User,’ and those members of our jail staff that were trained as Super Users can now train deputies and new jail officers,” Baker explained. “We’re not going to have the company come back from California every time we hire a new jail officer. They’ll be able to train deputies or new jail officers.” Just inmates will go through body scanners. Visitors won’t be required to do so, as there is never any personal contact during visitations. Those caught bringing in contraband can face addi-
tional charges, Baker said, up to and including trafficking with an inmate. “Depending on what you have will decide the seriousness of the charge,” he said. “If you come into the jail and don’t declare that you have something on you, we’re going to assume that your trafficking in the jail.” As for those who declare they have contraband, “you’re still going to be charged,” he continued. “You’re going to be charged because you possess it, but it’s going to be less of an offense than trafficking with an inmate.” The AEDs are from Zoll Medical Corporation. AEDs are devices used to give an electric shock through the chest wall to the heart for someone who has suffered from cardiac arrest. It has built-in computers that check one’s heart rhythm, judge if defibrillation
use one in a month or two months, but it was within an hour he had to get his out and start the process of using it. It made me feel like we definitely made the right decision. “As much as we don’t want to see someone suffering, it’s good to have those tools because we’re typically the first responder on the scene. To be able to start that process Continued on Page 4
Zoll Medical Corp. representative Troy Pflunger (left) and Sheriff Baker show off one of the AEDs.
is needed and then gives the shock. “I got an AED for every vehicle,” he said. “We have two for the jail, so they can take one with the transport van. They won’t leave it in there, but they can take it when there’s a transport.” Deputies were trained on the equipment on Thursday, Jan. 21. “Ironically,” the sheriff said, “after our first group of deputies were trained, Scott Campbell deployed his on a call. It was within an hour.” “I thought maybe one of our guys may
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Local graduation rates top state averages By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com On Friday, Jan. 15, the Indiana Department of Education released the 2020 state graduation rate, which increased from 87.29 percent in 2019 to 87.69 percent. “This modest improvement in Indiana’s 2020 graduation rate is encouraging, especially as Hoosier students and educators have tack-
led unprecedented challenges throughout the pandemic,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. The 2020 state graduation rate reflects the State Board of Education’s waiver of the Graduation Qualifying Exam requirement for the 2020 cohort, which could not be administered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to differences between federal and state accountability
equations and standards, IDOE also released 2020 federal graduation rates. In 2020, Indiana’s federal graduation rate was 87.01 percent. Indiana’s federal graduation rate for 2019 was 86.46 percent. Specifically, as listed in the list of school corporation graduation rates, Manchester Community Schools had a graduation rate of 94.35 percent; Wabash City Schools had a rate of 91.21 percent; and the Metropolitan School District (MSD) of Wabash County had a rate of 73.72 percent. MSD of Wabash County’s District graduation rate includes three high schools: Northfield, Southwood, and White’s. “Although we strive to graduate 100 percent of our students, we are again pleased with our graduation results,” said Mike Keaffaber, MSD of
Wabash County superintendent. “Northfield and Southwood continue to graduate 96 percent, plus, combined this year along with the last few years. The graduation rate for the students at White’s is very commendable, understanding the challenges they face when they enroll in our school. “The Wabash community might not know that the students placed at White’s High School come from all over the state of Indiana and have a six-month average stay. Students in the CAR (Credit Alternative Recovery) program are also enrolled as White’s School students; they also come from all over the state of Indiana. With most students enrolling with an insufficient number of credits and only staying a short amount of time, create a challenge to have a comparable graduation rate that Northfield and Southwood tradition-
ally produce.” “Our schools do a great job building relationships and will continue to strive to help all students graduate. Our mission continues Inspiring a community of learners to discover and achieve their passion and potential.” Emily Tracy, interim superintendent at Wabash City Schools told The Paper of Wabash County that graduation rates for WCS have been consistent for the last few years, hovering around 91 percent. “At Wabash City Schools we work tirelessly to ensure our students are successful and college and career ready,” she said. “That doesn’t mean we only focus on the traditional four-year university track, but also trades and certifications in various fields. Being an early college high school, we are able to provide more opportunities for our students as a whole. About 20 percent of our high school seniors quali-
New equipment could be the difference between life and death for somebody. “We’ll be happy to deploy them whenev-
er necessary.” Baker said he wants to make sure the deputies are equipped with as
fied for the Indiana Statewide Transfer General Education Core Certification. This means almost 20 percent of our students are leaving Wabash High School with their first year of college completed. The district continues to develop and refine its Schools of Learning and students are able to choose a pathway to fit their passions through high school, Tracy continued. “These Schools of Learning include: The School of Business and Entrepreneurship, School of Early and Elementary Education, School of Liberal Arts, School of Health Sciences, School of Computer Science, School of Engineering, and School of Technology,” she said. “More specific details of the 2020 percentage of Academic Honors Diploma, Technical Honors Diploma and college credits earned at Wabash City Schools will be
shared at the February 1 School Board of Trustees meeting. We are extremely proud to have continued success despite the COVID-19 pandemic. We truly are building a legacy of opportunity for all students at Wabash City Schools.” Superintendent, Dr. Teresa Gremaux also commented on the reported graduation rates for Manchester Community Schools, saying that she, along with all staff and faculty of MCS is very proud of the rate. “We are consistently above 90 percent, and nearly 7 percent higher than the state average,” she said. “Our staff works hard to provide a plethora of options to keep students on the right track and to graduate with a meaningful diploma. We applaud the efforts of our students who have consistently maintained high graduation rates year after year.”
...continued from Page 3 much equipment as possible. “We equip them with a lot of things,” he said. “That’s some-
thing, within my 20 years of law enforcement, we continually add tools to our car or our duty belt. This is just the latest thing we were able to provide them and potentially save a life.” The AEDs cost roughly $30,000 from county coffers. Baker said he looked for a grant to help offset expenses but couldn’t help one. The county paid for 20 of the 23 AEDs, with the remaining three being donated by Zoll Medical. They also trained officers on the use of the equipment. “I figure if we save one person, what’s $30,000,” Baker asked rhetorically. “You can’t put a price on a life. I think they’re going to be very useful for us. “Our main line is law enforcement, but we’re also first responders. If we show up somewhere, we won’t have to wait for the ambulance to get there to start a lifesaving process. We can start it ourselves.”
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Jim Todd: From White’s to the NFL His story began on March 2, 1943, in Greenville, Miss. Fourteen years later, the boy and his mom moved to Grand Rapids, Mich. Shortly thereafter, his mom died and he was out on the street. He joined a gang. Then, the boy’s life took a dramatic change. A social worker at a children’s home took him under her wings. She had been a counselor at White’s Institute in Wabash. She called Bob Curless, the White’s superintendent, and said, “Mr. Curless, we need to get this boy to White’s.” As they say, the rest is history. By the time I arrived in Wabash at the end of 1970, James Ulysses Todd had graduated from White’s Institute and Ball State University and his four-team career in the National Football League had ended. I knew the name, but I didn’t know his story. Then, after my first “Legends” column appeared in November, I received an anonymous email from a person who thought Jim Todd would be a former athlete I should look into. So, I took the advice and did. My first call was to Lew Curless, a longtime friend of mine and who played against Todd back in the day. Lew’s father, Bob Curless, was still superintendent at White’s Institute and the family lived on the 80-acre campus, located south of Wabash. Thanks to Lew Curless, I spoke with Jim from his home outside Phoenix, Ariz., earlier this month. He doesn’t remember too much
County Sports Legends Where are they today? By Roy Church about his athletic prowess at White’s, but he does remember the people – his house parents, his football coach, Dale Alt, and the Curless family – changed him from a boy into a man. “It was the first time I had a stable family environment,” Jim said. “I learned so much there. That’s where the fire got lit.” Jim played football and basketball and ran track while a Warrior and, while he was outstanding in all three sports, football was his game. “I have never known anybody as competitive as Jim Todd,” Lew Curless said. His recollection was that Jim averaged 11 yards per carry his senior year. Jim credits Coach Alt for that competitiveness. “He was my tutor – on and off the field. He was harddriving and a perfectionist.” So “competitive” that Jim was voted lieutenant governor at Hoosier Boys State, was valedictorian of his class and had offers from Ball State, Notre Dame and UCLA to play football. He chose Ball State, again because of the family atmosphere, and later became president of
the Black fraternity. Voted into the Ball State University Hall of Fame in 1979, Todd rewrote the football record book while playing for the Cardinals. During his 3-year college career (freshmen were ineligible back then), he set the following records: — Rushing yards in a single game (198) — Rushing yards in a season (850) — Rushing yards in a career (1,751) — Rushing attempts in a season (128) — Longest kickoff return (95 yards) — Average yards per kickoff return (31.9 yards) That 95-yard KO return came the first time he touched the football as a sophomore at BSU. It was on the opening kickoff against Butler and the Curless clan was watching from the opposite endzone. His senior season (1965) the Cardinals went undefeated (9-0) and went to their first post-season bowl game, the Grantland Rice Bowl (Dec. 11, 1965, Murfreesboro, Tenn.). They tied
Tennessee A&I (also 9-0) 14-14. With 14 seconds left in the first half, Todd caught an 18-yard pass from Frank Houk, the game’s MVP, to give BSU a 14-6 lead. “Thirteen of the Tennessee players were drafted by the NFL, that’s how good they were, and three of them were teammates of mine in Detroit,” Todd recalled. “They tied the game on a 90something-yard punt return in the final minute.” Twice he was named to the Indiana Collegiate Conference first team, he led the state in scoring in 1965, he was a starter in the North-South All-Star Game and was Ball State’s MVP in 1964 and 1965. On Dec. 14, 1965, he was picked by the Philadelphia Eagles as the fourth pick in the ninth round (129th overall) in the NFL draft. He received a $26,000 bonus, according to Curless, and a one-year, no-cut contract. Six months later he was on the Detroit Lions’ roster. He played in 10 games in 1966 wear-
GOOD WORDS . . . “Make the most of every op portunity.” (Ephesians 5:15) In the Bible we read this and other similar verses that en courage us to expand oppor tunity by u lizing wisdom, God’s wisdom. The New Year makes dreaming possible and poten al realized. God is a God of possibility and limitless poten al as we grow in His grace and Truth. I am reminded of a rule that my son says to his children; “Don’t say can’t!” I love that he is expanding the o enlimi ng chal lenges with his young kids. It is a lesson for us as well, don’t say can’t. What limits do you place on yourself? How can you expand your poten al with God’s help and wisdom? Rev. Rick E. Carder (RickeCarder.com)
ing No. 34. He had three kickoff returns for a total of 105 yards – including a 36yarder against the Chicago Bears in his first game and a 49yarder against the San Francisco 49ers. He also had five punt returns and two rushing carries. Unfortunately, he fumbled both carries. After the season he joined the Baltimore Colts, started as a running back in all of the preseason games but never played a regular season game for them. After the preseason he was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, but never
Lew Curless (from left), Jim Todd and Bob Curless on the golf course. Photo provided reported. The Colts had to choose between Todd and Tom Matte, an All-American QB at Ohio State and first-round draft pick in 1961 who in 1965 (now a running back) filled in for the legendary Johnny Unitas. Todd said he still has fond memories of
how Unitas took him under his wing when he showed up in camp in 1967. His NFL career over, Todd moved on. In 1967 he became the founder of and president of Athco Inc., an organization of current and former pro athletes who Continjued on Page 6
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Additional CFAP funding avaiable to farmers U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), expanding eligibility for some agricultural producers and commodities
as well as updating payments to accurately compensate some producers who already applied for the program. Producers who are now eligible and those who need to modify existing applications due to these updates can contact USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) through Feb. 26.
Some of these changes are being made to align with the recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 while others are discretionary changes being made in response to ongoing evaluation of CFAP. “The COVID-19 pandemic has left a deep impact on the farm economy, and we are utilizing the tools and monies available to STATE OF INDIANA
City of Wabash Building Commissioner Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 19 day of January, 2021, David P. Griffith filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance.
ease some of the financial burdens on American producers to ensure our agricultural economy remains strong, independent and a global leader in production,” said Secretary Perdue. “As part of implementing CFAP 1 and CFAP 2, we identified new areas of support and Congress recently directed us to provide additional relief. This additional assistance builds on
) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT )SS: ) Cause Number: 85C01-2101-EU-000003
COUNTY OF WABASH IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CONNIE LERNER, Deceased NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Gary D. Runkel was, on the 20th day of January 2021, appointed personal representative of the estate of Connie Lerner, deceased, who died on October 9, 2020. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 20th day of January 2021. Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Wabash County, Indiana Attorney for the Estate: Douglas C. Lehman 8756-85 Douglas C. Lehman Professional Corporation 30 West Canal Street, Wabash, IN 46992 (260) 569-0590 1/27, 2/3/21
The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 343 W. Sinclair St. in lots 38 and 39 in Ewing and Hanna’s addition. The description of the action requested in the petition is get storage shed farther away from sidewalk between house and garage. Where I need shed is less than the 20’ setback, will be 12’ from setback. The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week until the date of the hearing of the petition. A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 18th day of February, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition. James Straws CBI, CFI, CPE Building Commissioner 1/27/21
to the $23.6 billion in assistance already provided to our farmers and ranchers impacted by the pandemic, and we will continue to implement other provisions enacted by Congress.” Contract producers of swine, broilers, laying hens, chicken eggs and turkeys who suffered a drop in revenue in 2020 as compared to their 2019 revenue because of the pandemic now are eligible for assistance. Producers could receive up to 80% of their revenue loss, subject to the avail-
ability of funds. Producers of pullets and turfgrass sod also now are eligible for CFAP payments. The commodities were not explicitly included in the initial CFAP 2 rule. Payments are based on eligible sales, and the payment calculation in the updated rule includes crop insurance indemnities, Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), and Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program – Plus (WHIP+) payments. Similarly, FSA
Jim Todd wanted to provide athletic opportunities for interracial underprivileged children. Leroy Kelly and John Wooten of the Cleveland Browns, Jerry Rush and Tommy Watkins, Jim’s Detroit teammates, Dick Gordon of the Chicago Bears, John Rowser of the Green Bay Packers and Oliver Darden of the Indiana Pacers were some of the founding members. Jim Brown, Cleveland running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer, provided financial backing and Unitas, Oscar Robertson and Vince Lombardi provided guidance. A 65-acre campus in Indianapolis was the first of its kind when opened in 1970. In 1972, he returned to Ball State, earned his Master’s degree in student personnel administration in higher education and was hired by the University of Houston as associate director of its scholarships and financial aid department. A year later, he became director. Between 1973 and
adjusted the payment calculation to use the producer’s eligible 2019 calendar year sales, and 2019 crop insurance indemnities, NAP, and WHIP+ payments, multiplied by the applicable payment rate for all sales commodities, which include specialty crops, aquaculture, tobacco, specialty livestock, nursery crops and floriculture, for CFAP 2. Producers who applied during the sign-up period that closed Dec. 11, 2020, can modify an existContinued on Page 7
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Jim Todd from his days at Ball State University.
1978, while still working half-time at the university, he was loaned to the federal government and served in roles such as consultant to the U.S. Department of Education, a DOE financial aid trainer and was a member of the U.S. Commissioner of Education’s “Panel of Experts.” In 1978, he left the university and founded Todd & Associates, a company with representatives across the U.S. which consults with colleges and universities across the U.S. about their financial aid programs. He served a CEO and senior con-
sultant until 2012, when he retired. From 1978 to 1988 he also served a publisher and editor of Financial Aid Focus & Procedures Manuals. In 1987, he received his Ph.D. in Higher Education/Higher E d u c a t i o n Administration from the University of Texas (Austin) and was a distinguished graduate. In 2014, he came out of retirement to become director of the Lee College Trio E d u c a t i o n a l Opportunity Center, an organization providing financial aid opportunities for a three-county area around the public community college in Baytown, Texas. Todd now divides his time between Kemah, a suburb of Houston, and Phoenix. In 1966, he married his wife, Jean, and they had two children: Kimberly and Jason. The Todds have one granddaughter and one greatgranddaughter. End of story. Sort of.
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January 27, 2021
MU to host speaker NORTH MANCHESTER — A Fort Wayne council member with a passion for social justice is the keynote speaker at the 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance and Rededication Ceremony at M a n c h e s t e r University. The ceremony marks 53 years since King delivered his address “The Future of Integration” at the North Manchester campus. It was his last speech at a campus before King was slain in 1968. Glynn Hines will speak about his experiences of racial tension as a black student in the 1960s and ’70s, and how efforts that led to establishing an AAFRO House changed his experience at Manchester. His title, “Rightful Objectives: 50 Years of Black Student Organizing at Manchester,” echoes the AAFRO acronym for which the house was named, AfroAmericans Forming Rightful Objectives. The university plans an interactive Zoom event for students at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, that will be livestreamed on the University’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ ManchesterUniv. This speech kicks off the spring semester celebration of the AAFRO House’s 50th anniversary. The house was established in a former residence at Bond and Miami streets in North Manchester as a place for Black students to be safe and be themselves after a 1960s physical altercation that led some of them to seek sanctuary in the campus chapel. AAFRO House moved several times over the years, and today the Jean Childs Young Intercultural Center at College Avenue and East Street fills that role. The center is a h o m e - aw ay - f ro m home for many students and serves as a hub for multicultural clubs and programming, including the Black Student Union and African Students Association.
CFAP funding ing CFAP 2 application between Jan. 19 and Feb. 26, 2021. Additionally, FSA adjusted the payment calculation for certain row crops for CFAP 2, specifically those for which a producer had crop insurance coverage but not an available 2020 Actual Production History (APH) approved yield. FSA is now using 100% of the 2019 Agriculture Risk CoverageCounty Option (ARCCO) benchmark yield to calculate payments when an APH is not available rather than 85%, which was in the original CFAP 2 calculations. This calculation change is only for producers with crop insurance coverage who grow barley, corn, sorghum, soybeans, sunflowers, upland cotton and
wheat. Producers who applied during the sign-up period that closed Dec. 11, 2020, can modify an existing CFAP 2 application between Jan. 19 and Feb. 26, 2021. FSA is providing an additional CFAP 1 inventory payment for swine to help producers who face continuing market disruptions from changes in U.S. meat consumption due to the pandemic. Swine producers with approved CFAP 1 applications will soon automatically receive a “top-up” payment of $17 per head increasing the total CFAP1 inventory payment to $34 per head. Newly eligible producers who need to submit a CFAP 2 application or producers who need to modify an existing one can
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...continued from Page 6 do so between Jan. 19 and Feb. 26, 2021, by contacting their local USDA Service Center. New applicants can also obtain one-onone support with applications by calling 877-508-8364. In addition to the changes being made to CFAP, per language in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, FSA will extend 2020 Marketing Assistance Loans to provide additional flexibilities for farmers. FSA is also preparing to move forward on implementation of the remaining provisions of the recently passed Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. To learn more about this additional assistance, visit farmers.gov/cfap. All USDA Service
Centers are open for business, including those that restrict inperson visits or require appointments. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service or any other Service Center agency should
call ahead and schedule an appointment. Service Centers that are open for appointments will pre-screen visitors based on health concerns or recent travel, and visitors must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Visitors are also required to wear a face covering
during their appointment. Our program delivery staff will continue to work with our producers by phone, email and using online tools. More information can be found at far mers.gov/coronavirus.
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Doris Mattern, 95
Charles Lamb, 84
Enjoyed oil painting
Former Holstein farmer
Jan. 23, 1925 – Jan. 22, 2021
Aug. 24, 1936 – Jan. 21, 2021
Doris (Hoover) Mattern, 95, passed peacefully on Jan. 22, 2021. She was born on Jan. 23, 1925 to Burvia and Mable Hoover in Wabash. Doris graduated from Urbana High School in 1943 and married the love of her life, Robert S. Mattern on May 22, 1943. They were blessed to share a wonderful marriage of 67 years. Doris was active in the Paw Paw Township Farm Bureau, serving as Women’s Leader, Pet and Hobby Leader and Secretary. She was past president of the Jolly Janes Home Economics Club and Women’s Guild of the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Urbana and was the oldest living member of the Urbana Yoke Parish. She was employed for 20 years by the Cyclone Seeder Company in Urbana. She and Bob loved wintering in Bradenton, Fla. for 26 years. Doris was a woman of many talents. After retirement, she discovered that she was an exemplary oil painting artist, and shared most of her artwork with family and friends. She enjoyed leading the Braden Castle Park exercise class for many years, and was the first woman ever to serve on the Braden Castle Park Board of Directors. She loved being with family and friends, playing cards, crafting, arranging flowers and gardening. She developed quite a reputation and following for her pie baking and cake decorating and most of all, for making egg noodles; many, many people enjoyed them through the years. Doris was a loving, caring, devoted, hard working mother, sister, daughter, aunt, grandmother and friend who was always there for her family, friends and community. She truly had a passion for helping others, and deeply loved her grandchildren and their families. Doris is survived by her three children: Linda (Mattern) Hoy (Phil) of Leesburg; Connie Mattern of Wabash, and Alan Mattern of Bradenton, Fla. She had two grandsons, Joseph (Tammy) Hoy of Knox, and Benjamin Hoy of Syracuse. She had five great grandchildren: Matt Hoy (Maggie) of Milford, Shantae Shepherd of Knox, Alan (Taylor) Hoy of Knox, John and William Hoy of Syracuse. Her great great grandchildren are Taylen Cole and Kinsley and Kallen Hoy of Knox. Three of Doris’s siblings preceded her in death, Virgia Schnepp, Doyle Hoover and Harvey Hoover. Her surviving siblings are Norma Wilcox, Mary Schenkel, Irene Donaldson, Ethel Fogel, Nancy Neher, Larry Hoover and Fred Hoover. She had many wonderful stories of growing up on the Hoover family farm. A private burial service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Urbana. A celebration of Doris’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials are to the Urbana Yoke Parish or Urbana Lions Club. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.
Helenjean Goff, 92 Former beautician Oct. 1, 1928 – Jan. 21, 2021 Helenjean B. Goff, 92, of Wabash, died at 12:35 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. She was born on Oct. 1, 1928 in Warsaw, to Clarence and Margaret (Timco) Biltz. Helenjean was a 1947 graduate of Warsaw High School and a beauty school graduate. She married Donald E. Goff at the St. Bernard Catholic Church on Aug. 26, 1950; he died Feb. 14, 2020. Helenjean was a self-employed beautician, worked at Wabash Magnetics, and also had worked as a telephone operator. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. She enjoyed oil painting, and flower gardening. She is survived by son, Steven Michael (Donna) Goff of Wabash; three grandchildren, Justice Christopher (Raquel) Goff of Brownsburg, Ella (Davin) Smith of Roanoke, Margaret (Scott) Hare of Chapel Hill, Tenn.; 10 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers, and one sister. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held with Father Levi Nkwocha officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Arrangements are entrusted to Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is St. Bernard Catholic School. The memorial guest book for Helenjean may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Charles Ray Lamb, 84, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, 2021 at home. He was born Aug. 24, 1936 the son of Charles and Winifred “Betty” Lamb. He married Martha Louise Hopkins on May 27, 1956 at New Salem Friends Church and she survives. He was a member of New Salem Friends Church serving on various committees of Western Yearly meeting. He was a member of Golden “K” Kiwanis, Greentown Masonic Lodge #341, Scottish Rite and Shriner’s, past president of Howard County Farm Bureau, Howard County Soil and Water Board and was on the Howard County Plan Commission. He belonged to Taylor Lions Club. He was a strong supporter of the 4-H serving on the Howard County Extension Board and 4-H Exhibit Association and also Area & State 4-H Committees. The Charl-Win farm was well known across the state and nation for their registered Holsteins. Ray belonged to several Holstein Associations and exhibited cattle at many fairs. He began working at the Indiana State Fair cattle barn as Dairy Superintendent in 1966. He was an elected member of the Indiana State Fair Board for 8 years. Surviving is his wife; three children, Donald (Liz) Lamb, Grammar, Mary Anne (James) Tobin, and Barbara (Mark) Jackson of Kokomo. Grandchildren; Leah (Andy) Roller, Amanda (Todd) Smith, Brittany (Chris) Hagerty, Villa Rica, Ga., Kevin Jackson, Golden, Co.; step grandson, Jeff (Sherry) Lane; great grandchildren, Brody Roller, Cami Roller, T.J. Smith and an additional 8 step great grandchildren; nephews, Rex (Sandee) Lamb, Myron Lamb, James Lamb; sister in law Kay (Larry) McDowell, Mabank, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Winifred “Betty” Lamb; brother and sister in law, Ned and Bonnie Lamb; brother in law, Ret. Lt. Colonel John Hopkins; and brother and sister in law, Curtis and Beverly Hopkins. Private family services will be held at Hasler-Stout Funeral Home, with Pastor Wayne Bogue officiating. Private Masonic Rites will be performed. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Greentown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greentown Masonic Scholarship Fund and/or the Shriners Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.hasler-stout.com.
Donald Beech, 80 U.S. Navy veteran Oct. 24, 1940 – Jan. 15, 2021
Donald Gary Beech, 80, Mexico, passed away at 5:25 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at IU Simon Cancer Center, Indianapolis. Born Oct. 24, 1940, Bay St. Louis, Miss., he was the son of John Wilson Beech and Mary Francis (Wells) Beech. On April 15, 1961, in Elkton, Md., he was married to Patricia J. Belcher, of Philadelphia, Pa., and she survives. Don was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Peru, and had attended St. Ann’s in Kewanna for several years. He graduated from Western High School, Howard County, in 1959, and was a United States Navy Veteran, serving aboard the U.S.S. Forrestal. He retired in 1993 from Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo, where he had worked for over thirty years and was a member of UAW 685. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Beech, Mexico; one son, Donald G. (Lynn) Beech, Jr., Peru; two daughters, Cynthia (Ron) Gibson, Indianapolis; and Jacqueline M. (William) Shaw, Kokomo; eight grandchildren, Alex Beech, Indianapolis; Anastasia Greenburg, Avon; Elisha Marie Petty; Brandi Mendoza, William Steele, and Willie Shaw, all of Kokomo; Ethan Beech, Noblesville; and Evan Beech, Peru; and one brother, Ward D. (Lois) Bowlby, Russiaville. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilson Beech; mother and step-father, Mary Francis and Kermit L. Bowlby; and one sister, Ninta Gordon. Due to COVID concerns, the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated privately at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Peru. Burial will be in St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, Peru. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Miami County Helping Hands or Macy Food Pantry, and sent to McClain Funeral Home, PO Box 248, Denver, IN 46926.
Lenora “Fay” Penn, 73 Enjoyed singing June 20, 1947 – Jan. 21, 2021 Lenora Penn, died Jan. 21, 2021. She was born June 20, 1947. Calling is Jan. 29 from 3-7 p.m. and funeral is Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. both at Early Apostolic Bible Training Center, Claypool.
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Patricia Mouser, 92
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Myron Ridgeway, 82
Enjoyed singing
Enjoyed golfing
Dec. 24, 1928 – Jan. 17, 2021
Dec. 1, 1938 – Jan. 23, 2021
Patricia Ann Mouser, 92, of Wabash, formerly of Roann, died at 4:57 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Dec. 24, 1928 in Miami County, to Thomas Benton and Louise Bernice (Dunfee) Pence. Pat was a 1946 graduate of Roann High School and attended the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music in Indianapolis. She worked as an L.P.N. for Wabash County Hospital for several years. Pat married Wilbur D. Mouser in Roann on Dec. 4, 1949; he died April 15, 2003. She was a member of Wabash First United Methodist Church, where she sang in the church choir. Pat was also a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Happy Homemakers Home Ec Club, and the Wabash Garden Club. She spent time volunteering for Stockdale Mill and Helping Hands. Pat enjoyed singing, painting and gardening. She is survived by three children, Janet (Don) Helton of Silver Lake, Dennis Mouser of Lexington, S.C., and Ellen (Joseph) Hickey of Fort Mill, S.C.; six grandchildren, Chris (Bobbie) Helton of Portage, John (Missy) Helton of Silver Lake, Eric Mooney of Alexandria, Va., Alex Mooney of Merritt Island, Fla., Andrew (Terri) Mouser of Parkland, Fla., and Carrie (Manny) Sciberras of Hamilton, Ohio; 8 great grandchildren, Charlie, Oliver, Henry, Aaliyah, Aiden, Andrew, Gavyn, and Valerie. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Larry Pence. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial is in Roann Community Cemetery. Preferred memorial is Stockdale Mill Association, c/o GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash, IN 46992. The memorial guest book for Pat may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Miriam “Mimii” Walton, 62 Enjoyed traveling Oct. 28, 1958 – Jan. 19, 2021 Miriam Lucille “Mimii” Walton, 62, of Burlington, Ky. passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Mimii was born in Wabash on Oct. 28, 1958 to her parents Robert and Margaret (Futrell) Bigger. During her life, Mimii earned an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development and worked for Volunteers of America as a Direct Service Provider for disabled clients. She attended Florence United Methodist Church, volunteered at soup kitchens, and did mission work on a Navajo Reservation and in Haiti, all of which held an important place in her heart. She loved spending time with her grandkids and exploring new places. Her favorite trips included traveling to Lake Michigan, watching the sunset, putting her toes in the sandy beaches, and walking the pier to the lighthouse. Her favorite memories revolve around her family, and she loved to reminisce while discovering new restaurants. She had a way of making everyone laugh and her smile lit up the room. Mimii was preceded in death by her father Robert Bigger; a daughter Allissabeth Walton; and a brother Nathan Bigger. She is survived by her children Tara Drury (Trevor), Desire’ Wheeldon (Troy), Bradii Kraczek (Andrew), and Takoda Walton (Nicole); grandchildren: Shayla, Ryland, Aiden, Cameron, Ella, Levi, Daniel, and Waylon; mother Margaret Bigger; siblings Dave Bigger (Mabel), Mary Rhodes (Eric), Barbara Schaaf (Dennis), and Daniel Bigger (Linda). She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and clients. A visitation was Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at Belleview Baptist Church. The funeral service will immediately follow. Interment will be at Belleview Baptist Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.Linnemannfuneralhomes.com.
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Myron Gene Ridgeway, 82, of rural Andrews, died at 12:55 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. He was born Dec. 1, 1938 in LaFontaine, to Marvin and Martha (Deafenbaugh) Ridgeway. Myron was a 1957 graduate of Noble Township High School and attended the Purdue University Short Course. He married Linda Miller at the Church of the Brethren in Wabash on June 26, 1960. He was a maintenance engineer at Wabash County Hospital, retiring after 34 and a half years. After retirement, Myron worked part-time mowing at Etna Acres Golf Course. He was a member of the Wabash Elks Lodge and the Hospital Engineers Association. Myron enjoyed golfing, bowling, woodworking, and being outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Linda Ridgeway of Andrews; two children, Paula (Keith) Whiting of North Manchester, and Les (Dana) Ridgeway of Milford; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister and brothers, Marilyn (Allen) Shinn of Bunker Hill, Merlin (Jane) Ridgeway of LaFontaine, Mike (Mary Lou) Ridgeway of Inman, S.C., Brian (Sherry) Ridgeway of Lagro, and Ronnie Garrison of Denver, Colo. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gary Ridgeway who died Aug. 12, 2008; and his brother, Max Ridgeway. Graveside services and burial will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash, with Joel Wallenback officiating. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Huntington University Softball Program. The memorial guest book for Myron may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Max Carr, 88 Lifelong farmer Birth Date – Death Date
Max Lee Carr, 88, of rural Wabash, died at 11:55 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at his home. He was born June 26, 1932 in Indianapolis, to Elbert and Mabel (Blake) Carr. Max was a 1951 graduate of Chippewa High School and was U.S. Army veteran. He married Joanne E. Day on May 2, 1953, at the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash. Max was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. Max enjoyed bowling, and attending family activities, but farming was his passion. He is survived by his wife, Joanne E. Carr of Wabash; three children, Gary M. Carr of Wabash, Jody L. Batesole of Fort Wayne, and Dan L. (Rhonda) Carr of Wabash; six grandchildren, Kevin M. (Wendy) Carr of Wabash, Dustin J. (Lindsay) Carr of Dickinson, Texas, Brad W. (Jennifer) Batesole of Bloomington, Ill., Jeff M. (Lauren) Batesole of Fort Wayne, Travis T. (Lisa) Carr of Tulsa, Okla., and Devin A. Carr of Columbia, S.C.; and six great-grandchildren Archer Max and Eleanor Carr, both of Dickinson, Kaylee and Cara Batesole, both of Bloomington, and Adalyn and Mackenzie Batesole, both of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister. Calling Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial is in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Parkview Hospice. The memorial guest book for Max may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Donald Armstrong, 82 Enjoyed fishing Feb. 9, 1938 – Jan. 20, 2021 Donald Lee Armstrong, 82, of Wabash, died at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Wabash. He was born Feb. 9, 1938 in Louisville, Ky., to Lawrence and Minnie (Strieble) Armstrong. Donald was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He married Becky Sue Dyer in Wabash on Nov. 21, 1960; she died April 4, 2000. He retired from Culligan in Wabash. Donald was a former baseball coach, and enjoyed fishing, bowling, country music, and tinkering around. He is survived by three children, Jennifer (Keith) Osborne, Donny (Stephanie) Armstrong, and Tim Armstrong, all of Wabash; six grandchildren, Nicole (Gary Cooper) Osborne of Wabash, Megan Armstrong of Marion, Andrew (Alexandra) Osborne, Lindsey Hall, Tara Armstrong, and Ryan Osborne, all of Wabash, and seven great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. There will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Donald may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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Police and fire reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Jan. 12 At 4:30 a.m., a vehicle driven by Thomas T. Rude, 56, Silver Lake collided with a deer on County Road 1500 North near State Road 15. Jan. 13 At 9:55 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jane M. Barrett, 80, Liberty Mills collided with a vehicle driven by Matthew J. Nix, 61, South Whitely on State Road 13 near County Road 1425 North. Jan. 14
At 2:44 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jason J. Smith, 42, Muncie collided with power lines on County Road 50 North near State Road 15. At 6:52 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ashley Grimes, 37, Urbana collided with a deer on County Road 500 North near County Road 1250 North. Jan. 15 At 1:20 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nancy M. Taylor, 87, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven by Carol A. McCammack, 76, Lagro on U.S. 24 near State Road 13.
Jan. 16 At 5:35 a.m., a vehicle driven by Courtney A. Whitehurst, 24, Wabash collided with a deer on County Road 700 East near State Road 124. Jan. 19 At 7:27 a.m., a vehicle driven by Roberta J. Heidebrecht, 61, Roanoke collided with a vehicle driven by John Cain III, 26, Fort Wayne on State Road 16 near County Road 650 East. Jan. 20 At 9:55 a.m., a vehicle driven by Sarah E. Holbrook, 19, Roann ran off the road on
County Road 400 West near County Road 1050 North. At 3:29 p.m., a vehicle driven by Debra A. Allard, 59, Lagro ran off the road on County Road 390 East near State Road 124. At 5:48 p.m., a vehicle driven by Heath C. Sesco, 24, LaFontaine ran off the road on State Road 15 near State Road 218. Jan. 21 At 11:50 a.m., a vehicle driven by Bob R. Schisler Jr., 43, Cromwell collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 800 North. At 8:15 p.m., a vehicle
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driven by Paul W. Guinn, 60, Lagro collided with a deer on State Road 524 East near U.S. 24 East. North Manchester Citations Jan. 15 James A. McCloud, 26, North Manchester cited for possession of marijuana. Jan. 16 Guy T. Stephan, 18, North Manchester cited for speed. Arrests Jan. 15 Troy L. Beeks, arrested on warrant for failure to appear on a possession of a controlled substance charge.
Jan. 18 Jenny L. Wood, 30, Knox arrested for battery and theft. Jan. 20 Zachary H. Fisher, 34, North Manchester arrested on Warrant for assault. Accidents Jan. 20 At 9:05 a.m., a vehicle owned by Kirk P. Nellans, 48 North Manchester was struck by a vehicle that left the scene in the 700 block of North Sycamore Street. Fire Jan. 15 2:36 a.m., 1100 block of North Market Street for an alarm.
Jan. 18 4:48 p.m., 2200 block of East Street for an alarm. Jan. 19 8:29 a.m., 900 block of North Market Street for medical assist. 10 :35 a.m., 300 block of North Sycamore Street for medical assist. Jan. 20 11:36 p.m., 1200 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. Jan. 21 8:42 a.m., 700 block of Meadow Lane for medical assist.
Earl “Buddy” Lyons, 69
Enjoyed camping
Loved to watch sports
Feb. 28, 1923 – Jan. 20, 2021
July 3, 1951 – Jan. 21, 2021
Virginia A. Harrell, 97, of Wabash, passed away at 12:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor, West in Wabash. She was born on Feb. 28, 1923, in Wabash, to the late Milton and Georgia (Burke) Kendall. Virginia married Robert O. Harrell on Nov. 5, 1941; he passed away on Aug. 28, 2010. Virginia enjoyed playing cards, camping and most of all spending time with her family. Virginia is survived by one son, Steve (Shirley) Harrell, of Wabash; two daughters, Roberta Alexander, of North Manchester and Linda (Charles) Mollett, of Wabash; seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 15 greatgreat-grandchildren and two great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert V. Harrell; two grandchildren, Jerry Bradley Capes and Craig Matthew McLaughlin; five brothers, two sisters and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services and visitation were Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, with Pastor Larry Hail. Burial is in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, IN 46992 or to Donors’ choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.
Floyd West, 63 Enjoyed playing guitar March 6, 1957 – Jan. 21, 2021 Floyd L. West, 63, of Somerset, died at 7:07 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born March 6, 1957 in Wabash, to Floyd M. and Joyce (Dials) Strong. Floyd enjoyed playing guitar, motorcycles, raising house plants, feeding the birds and squirrels, and especially loved his family. He is survived by two children, Tammie Cole and Elijah West; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, Jim West of Somerset; and two sisters, Evelyn Strong of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and Teresa (Kent) Marshall of North Manchester. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Christopher West. Calling was Jan. 26, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service. Preferred memorial is to Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service to help with funeral expenses. The memorial guest book for Floyd may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Earl “Buddy” DeWayne Lyons, 69, of rural Lagro, died at 2:08 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 3, 1951, in Paintsville, Ky., to Mitchell Lyons and Nellie (Cantrell) Lyons Ward, and was raised by his mother and step-father, Ellis Ward. Buddy was a 1969 graduate of Wabash High School. He was a United States Army veteran. Buddy worked at BioMet in Warsaw, retiring after more than 20 years of service. He loved to watch all sports, especially the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed listening to music and going for drives. Buddy lived in Warsaw several years before moving to his niece, Marissa’s home in Lagro in 2017. He is survived by two sisters, Deaitra “Dee Dee” Ward of Wabash, Cathy (Philip) King of Wabash; step-granddaughter, Jaiden of Leesburg; five nieces and nephews, Matthew King of Lagro, Marissa (Doug) Huston of Lagro, Andrew (Allison) King of Lagro, Gina Adams of Wabash, Danny (Jessy) Lyons of Huntington; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Danny Ray Lyons. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial is in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash County 4-H Junior Leaders. The memorial guest book for Buddy may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Joyce Staniford, 90 Former Vernon Manor employee Feb. 28, 1930 – Jan. 21, 2021
Joyce Lee Staniford, 90, of Wabash, passed away at 7:06 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Nippa, Ky. on Feb. 28, 1930, to the late Sterling and Fannie (Daniels) Castle. Joyce married Winfred Lee Staniford on March 31, 1962; he passed away in 1990. She worked at Waggoners in Wabash, Controls of North Manchester, and Vernon Manor in Wabash. Joyce was a member of the Wabash Freewill Baptist Church Erie Street. Joyce is survived by her son, Tom (Shirley) Staniford of Wabash and one sister, Bonnie Stambough of Lady Lake, Fla. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister. Funeral services and visitation were Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash with Pastor Tod Masters officiating. Burial followed at Memorial Lawns Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.
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Community Foundation video gives info on college payments
The Community Foundation has released a new video about how to pay for college and career training after high school. It is a simple 18-minute video to tell parents about the many sources of money parents can find to pay for education, most of which are accessed by completing the FAFSA. The hope is that the better informed parents are when their students are in 8th grade, students and families will come to their senior year more prepared. If 8th grade parents watch this video and email the Community Foundation a code phrase from the video by May 29, they will deposit a $20 scholarship into your student’s Promise Early Award Scholarship Fund. The video reminds parents that they’ll also deposit $40 if they just apply for 21st Century Scholars. Here is the link for the video, “How to Pay for College and Career Training”: https://youtu.be/g542 OR2qKZg. January is National Mentoring Month, which would be a good time to consider being a Big Brother or Big Sister for a deserving young person. January 27 is Chocolate Cake Day! Congratulations to these NHS Senior Band members for their years of work and dedication: Ethan, Addison, Clay, Ben, and Keaton. This week’s Senior Spotlight at Northfield is Jett Snyder! During high school Jett has participated in Campus Life, National Honor Society, and the Mayor’s Youth Council, along with working at Poole’s Meat Market. The highlight of Jett’s high school career has been senior year, noting Homecoming week specifically. He stated, “Being able to make some more memories has been great to do and I’m glad we’ve been able to stay in school.” Jett’s advice to incoming freshmen would be to enjoy every moment, noting
that the time of high school goes by faster than you will realize. He also says it is important to keep your grades up starting freshman year as that sets the tone for all of high school. “The best thing about Northfield has been the sense of community and being able to always get help from teachers when needed. A lot of times during math classes I would go get help during homeroom before the test and it helped out a lot.” Jett hopes to be remembered by his classmates as a nice person who was always ready to laugh. Next year Jett plans to attend Huntington University to study middle school and elementary education. Thank you, Jett, for all you’ve offered to the Northfield and MSDWC community. Feb. 2 is the 5th and 6th grade girls Basketball Sectional at Northfield High School. Feb. 2 and 3 is ISTEP Testing for Juniors. The Lagro United Methodist Church, 1100 Main St., provides Drive Through Dinner Pick Up every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Pull up to the Fellowship Hall door and they will load your ready-to-eat meals into your vehicle. No registration is required. Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, has worship services on Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school classes will meet between the two worship services. The sermon theme for Jan. 31 is “Can (or SHOULD) America Survive Impending Famine?” based on Amos 8:11-12. 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 9-10 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. There are no birthdays or anniversaries to report this week. If you want yours
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Manchester University is waiving the enrollment deposit for incoming Doctor of Pharmacy students this fall. “We understand that students are continuing to experience a lot of disruption and uncertainty,” said Greg Hetrick, assistant dean of pharmacy enrollment. “Manchester waived the deposit
heard from many students that waiving the deposit removed a barrier that might keep them from moving forward in the admissions process. We want to make sure applicants this cycle have the same opportunity.” Interested students need to complete an intent to enroll form, last year, and we
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The Paper of Wabash County Paw Paw library offers curb service Paw Paw Township Public Library is doing curbside service – Due to the numbers of positive Covid-19 cases, the library building will remain closed, with curbside services for the foreseeable future. Officials will continue to evaluate the situation and proceed from there regarding library hours and building access. Temporary library hours will be Monday-Wednesday,
1-5 p.m. and Thursday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Curbside services include all document services, and will continue as it has throughout the pandemic. Patrons may visit our online catalog at https://roannpubliclibrary.follettdestiny.com/ Patrons may call the library at 765-8335231, during the hours listed above, to request services or materials. Returns
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December and Jan. birthdays. UPCOMING DATES for February 2021: Feb. 4 – Roann Lions Club, Town Hall, 7 p.m.; Feb. 9 – Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 7 p.m.; Feb. 11 – Roann Heritage Group Meeting, 6:30 p.m. CONTINUE PRAYING for Don Richardson, Coy Eads (started chemo, grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook), Rex Renz, Russell Krom, Kathie Grandstaff, Jennifer McColley and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all! CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Jan. 26 – Khyla Wood; Jan. 27 – Phil Dale, Addison Sorg, and Jena Kerr; Jan. 28 – Michele Pell; Jan. 30 – Adam Lynn, Vicki Hawkins, and Mary Donaldson; Continued on Page 13
https://link.manchester.edu/enroll, to secure their seat in the fall 2021 cohort. Applicants must meet pre-pharmacy curriculum and GPA requirements. Those with questions about pharmacy admissions can email pharmacy@manchester.ed u or call 260-470-2700. WABASH COUNTY CANCER SOCETY TREE OF CARING: The Wabash County Cancer Society is accepting donations of any amount for their annual Tree of Caring fundraiser. February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Any person, church, or business organization may donate In Honor or In Memory of any family member, friend, or loved one; or name of supporting organization. Opening ceremonies for the beginning of our fundraiser will be held at the Wabash County YMCA on Sunday, Feb 7, 2021, at 2 p.m. and our closing ceremony on Sunday, Feb 28, 2021 at 2 p.m. After the month of February we will continue to accept donations and place tags
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on the tree as it travels throughout the county. As always thank you for your donations and support. Donations may be mailed to Wabash County Cancer Society, PO BOX 144, North Manchester, IN 46962. Please indicate with your donation the name of the person being remembered or honored or your organizations name. FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Guidelines will be in place for the safety of visitors and staff. Please wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines. Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester. THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 N. Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant
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Roann news Jan. 31 – Jane Vigar; Feb. 1 – Levi Fairchild; Feb. 2 – Ava Lynn. PASTOR MACE takes scripture from Matthew 2, talking about the three wisemen: The Kingdom of God is a spiritual kingdom that lives within the kingdoms of this earth yet reigns and rules over all. It is a spiritual rule that God has set up. The battle for good and evil has been present since the beginning of creation and continues today until the millennial reign of Christ. As followers of Jesus walk through this life, we are called to seek God and His righteous. But many ask the question, “How is this accomplished?”. Matthew 2:1-12 answers this question and it will be the subject of this article. In the days of the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, Herod the Great was the Roman ruler over Israel and he heard these wisemen talking about searching for the King of the Jews and that they were trying to find where he was. Herod was troubled and feared for his kingdom. Therefore, he told the wisemen to search diligently and when they found the child to let him know where he was. Herod the Great was ruthless and wanted to kill this child who was called the King of the Jews. In Matthew 2 we learn from the wisemen how to live in the kingdom of God even when the earthly authority is contrary to God. Note that the wisemen followed the light of God. God is light and this reveals the wickedness and evil in the world. The Bible uses darkness as a description of sin and evil and uses light as righteousness. God’s light shows his followers how to walk rightly in this life even when culture is walking in evil. The Bible says that men love darkness rather than light. God’s light shows the way as we see in this passage with the star. The wisemen who were scholars knew about the coming Messiah and that a star would lead them to where he was. They followed
the light even though they did not know where it would lead them. They just knew they had to simply commit to heading where the light of the star was. The wisemen confirmed every step of the way with the law. They knew that a messiah would be born in Bethlehem, that he would be the King of the Jews, and that a star would lead them to him. Followers of Jesus have many decisions in this life but need to confirm each step of the way with scripture. The wisemen of Matthew 7 teach us how to do this. The difference between wisdom and foolishness is not in the hearing but the doing. The wise man and the foolish man both heard how to build the house but the foolish man did not obey and his house fell with a great crash. The wise man heard and obeyed and his house stood strong. Wisdom
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...continued from Page 12 is more that knowledge, it is proper application from the knowledge. The wisemen who were searching for Jesus were wise to simply use scripture to find their way. The wisemen also obeyed God without question. When, in a dream, they were warned not to return the same way and to report to Herod, they went home another way. One who is in Christ will never return the same way. Being made new in
Christ leads His followers in a new way. James 1:25 says, “But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.” Learn from the wise men and follow the light, while confirming with scripture every step, so that you might simply obey God as you live in His kingdom. I CAN BE reached by e-mail at meyer-
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Pairings set for girls basketball tourney The Northfield and Southwood girls basketball teams kick off the IHSAA Class A Sectional 53 at Northfield Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 2, 5, and 6. The Wabash County and Three Rivers Conference rivals will face each other in the only game of the opening round
Tuesday night, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. Northfield currently sports a 14-5 record while Southwood is 7-9. The winner of the first-round game will face Lakeland Christian Academy (5-4) Friday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Southern Wells (4-15) will battled North Miami (3-15) in the first game
Friday night. The championship game is scheduled for Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Class 2A Sectional 37 at Manchester Manchester will host Class 2A Sectional 37. Lewis Cass was scheduled to host the tournament but high Covid num-
bers in Cass County moved the games to Manchester. Manchester (9-11) opens up against Carroll (Flora) (16-3) at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, while Wabash (12-6) will face Rochester (9-7) in the second game at 7:30 p.m. Carroll defeated Manchester 65-46 on Dec. 12, and Rochester
edged Wabash 45-43 the same night. The Manchester-Carroll winner will face Lewis Cass Friday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m., and the Wabash-Rochester winner will play Delphi at 7:30 p.m. The championship game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Wabash County swimmers participate in TRC meet Briner sisters each win 2 swim titles
Southwood’s Carson Rich puts up a shot against Wabash during the Wabash County Tourney in December. On Friday, Rich hit the 1,000 point plateau for his high school basketball career. Photo by Joseph Slacian
Knights down TVHS; Rich joins 1,000 point club Carson Rich scored 26 points, while Alex Farr added 20 points, leading the Southwood Knights to a 67-64 road win at Tippecanoe Valley Friday, Jan. 22. A senior, Carson Rich scored the 1,000th point of his basketball career during fourth quarter action. In a close game throughout, the teams went into halftime tied at 32-32. The Vikings led 4440 with two minutes left in the third quarter before Southwood struck. Farr started a 13-0 run with a free throw, followed by a three-
pointer from Carson Rich, a basket from Connor Rich, a threepoint play from Carson Rich, and a jumper from Connor Rich, to give the Knights a 51-44 heading into the fourth quarter. Carson Rich started the fourth quarter with a basket to complete the 13-0 run with a 53-44 lead. The Vikings cut the lead to 55-54 with four minutes left in the game but a basket from Carson Rich and a three-pointer from Filip made it a 60-54 lead. Valley used an 10-0 run to take a 64-60 Continued on Page 16.
Senior Halle Briner and junior Josie Briner each won two events at the Three Rivers Conference meet Friday, Jan. 22, at Maconaquah High School. Halle Briner won the 200 IM with a time of 2:13.36 and the 100 back in 1:00.76. Josie Briner won the 200 free with a time of 2:02.46 and the 100 butterfly in 1:02.47. Manchester finished second among the six-team field with 164 points, while Wabash was fifth with 116 points, and Northfield’s Ella Hunter garnered 25 points as the school’s only swimmer. Manchester In the relays for Manchester, the 200 medley relay team of Kaesyn Lester, Halle Briner, Josie Briner, and Gracie Dale placed second (2:12.26), the 200 free relay team of Josie Briner, Lester, Dale, and Halle Briner finished third (1:58.65), and the 400 free relay team of Ella Clifford, Adia Selleck, Emma Ulrey, and Evyn Fox was fifth (5:39.02). In the 200 free, Ulrey was 11th (3:02.22) and Selleck was 12th (3:03.11). In the 50 free, Lester placed ninth (31.94), Olivia Davis was 11th (34.25), and Paulie Martin was 16th (39.31). In the 100 free, Dale was 11th (1:14.76), Selleck was 14th (1:21.96), and Ulrey was 15th (1:22.85).
In the 500 free, Lester placed eighth (7:40.71) and Fox was 11th (7:50.13). In the 100 back, Miriam StrubleHedstron was 10th (1:34.64) and Clifford was 11th (1:38.08). In the 100 breast, Dale was ninth (1:36.92), Fox was 11th (1:43.51), and Davis was 12th (1:44.21). Wabash In the relays for Wabash, the 200 free relay team of Becca Bruss, Lacey Crist, Madison Inman, and Abbie Boggs finished fourth (2:03.21), and the 400 free relay team of Bruss, Boggs, Inman, and Crist placed third (4:50.99). In the 50 free, Crist placed fifth (29.33), Boggs was sixth (29.49), and Inman was eighth (31.60). In the 100 free, Bruss placed fourth (1:04.39) and Inman was ninth (1:13.16). In the 100 back, Bruss was third (1:11.47). In the 100 breast, Crist was fifth (1:28.71). Northfield Ella Hunter finished second in the 50 free with a time of 27.73, just .02 seconds from winning the event. Hunter placed third in the 100 breast with a time of 1:21.31. The three Wabash County girls swim teams will compete at the Warsaw Sectional Thursday, Feb. 4 for preliminaries, and Saturday, Feb. 6 for consolations and finals.
Northfield swimmer Grant Dale won the 50 free and the 100 backstroke, breaking the Three Rivers Conference meet record in the100 back, at the TRC meet Saturday, Jan. 23 at Maconaquah High School. Photo by Eric Christiansen
Dale, Blossom grab swim championships Northfield’s only boys swimmer Grant Dale and Wabash’s Seth Blossom each won two events at the Three Rivers Conference swim meet Saturday, Jan. 23 at Maconaquah High School. Dale won the 100 backstroke with a time of 55.76, breaking his own TRC record from last year by 1.18 seconds, and won the 50 free with a time of 22.19. Blossom won the 500 free with a time of 5:04.50 and the 100 butterfly with a time of 56.15. The Apaches finished fourth among the six-team field with 149 points, while Manchester placed sixth with 80 points, and Dale’s two wins gave Northfield 32 points for sixth place. Maconaquah won the team title, followed by Rochester and Tippecanoe Valley. Wabash In the relays for Wabash, the 200 medley relay team of Jackson Jacoby, Alexander Haynes, Trey Wright, and Kevin Miller finished
fifth (2:59.09), the 200 free relay team of Paul Cordes, Kyle Thomas, Nick Perkins, and Blossom was third (1:45.64), and the 400 free relay team of Blossom, Cordes, Perkins, and Thomas was fourth (3:57.33). In the 200 free, Thomas was eighth (2:15.83) and Haynes was 11th (2:33.15). In the 200 IM, Perkins placed eighth (2:39.64) and Wright was ninth (3:02.77). In the 50 free, Cordes finished seventh (26.79), Jacoby was 15th (38.72), and Miller was 16th (43.76). In the 100 butterfly, Thomas placed seventh (1:07.97). In the 100 free, Cordes finished seventh (1:02.23) and Jacoby was 14th (1:31.41). In the 100 back, Perkins was seventh (1:11.88). In the 100 breast, Haynes placed eighth (1:21.29) and Wright was 11th (1:34.09). Manchester In the relays for Manchester, the 100 medley relay team of
Ethan Espeset, Michael Ortiz, Logan Perkins, and Caden Marcum placed fourth (2:33.74), the 200 free relay team of Perkins, Joshua Steely, Sam Hupp, and Caleb Smith was fifth (2:18.76), and the 400 free relay team of Hupp, Espeset, Ortiz, and Marcum was fifth (4:57.68). In the 200 free, Espeset finished 12th (2:42.21) and Smith was 13th (3:02.36). In the 50 free, Smith was 12th (30.83), Perkins was 13th (33.87), and Steely was 14th (37.08). In the 100 free, Ortiz was 11th (1:08.93), Hupp was 12th (1:13.65), and Steely was 13th (1:27.20). In the 500 free, Marcum placed ninth (7:38.09). In the 100 back, Espeset placed 10th (1:24.19), Hupp was 12th (1:41.80), and Perkins was 13th (1:50.14). In the 100 breast, Ortiz finished ninth (1:24.43) and Marcum was 12th (1:37.59).
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Atienza with seven points. Wabash 44, Manchester 34 The Manchester girls basketball team led Wabash 29-28 early in the fourth quarter of the TRC contest between county rivals, but a 12-1 Lady Apache run led to a 44-33 win over the Lady Squires Thursday, Jan. 21. Manchester took a 9-4 lead thanks to a fast-break layup from Emma Garriott and a three-pointer from Eva Bazzoni with 2:26 left in the quarter. Wabash closed out the quarter with a 7-0 run with a three-pointer from Libby Mattern and baskets from Madison Lutz and Isabelle Davis. The teams went into halftime tied at 14-14 and a three-pointer from Bazzoni just before the third-quarter buzzer cut a 28-24 Wabash lead to 28-27. Bazzoni opened the fourth quarter with a layup from a steal and assist from Beletu Stout for a 29-28 Manchester advantage, but that would be the final lead for the Lady Squires. Mariah Wyatt scored four straight points, followed by two from Rylee Yoakum, two from Mattern, and two from Nici Gunderman for a 39-30 lead. Wabash hit 4-7 free throws down the stretch to seal the win. Wyatt led Wabash with 11 points, nine rebounds, and four steals, while Mattern had 11 points, four rebounds, and two steals.
Manchester’s Emma Garriott tries to make her way past Northfield’s Addi Baker (33) and Kyra Kennedy (25). Photo by Joseph Slacian Bazzoni led Manchester with 14 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Manchester won the JV game 3226 in overtime. Leading the Squires was Aliala Atienza with nine points, followed by Kaidyn Howard with seven. Kiera Wilson led Wabash with nine points. Manchester 39, Rochester 37 Eva Bazzoni hit the game winner with an inside floater with 6.3 seconds remaining in a home TRC contest against Rochester Saturday, Jan. 23, leading the Squires to a 3937 win. Rochester led 32-27 early in the fourth quarter but a basket from Bazzoni, two free throws form Makenzy Meyer, and one free throw from Emma Garriott, tied the game at 32-32 with 5:22 left. With the scored tied at 34-34 with 2:45 left in the game, the Rochester bench was assessed a technical Continued on Page 16
Manchester’s Dylan Stroud, Zach France, Wabash’s Jared Brooks and Ethan Higgins, and Northfield’s Logan Cox are all Three Rivers Conference champions. Stroud won the 132-pound weight class and France won at 152 pounds. Brooks won the 113pound class and Higgins was tops at 126 pounds. Cox finished the day with a championship in the 195-pound weight class. Manchester finished the tournament in third place with 164 points, Wabash was right behind the Squires in fourth place with 159.5 points, Northfield was seventh with 106 points, and Southwood was ninth with 38 points. Manchester Finishing runner-up for the Squires were Elijah Burlingame at 138 pounds and Preston Duffy at 195 pounds. Placing third were Jordan Ayres at 145 pounds and Dominic Lincoln at 170 pounds. Finishing fourth were Gavin Mize at 220 pounds and Trevor Dill at 285 pounds. Placing fifth were Isaac
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Girls roundup ...continued from Page 15 Remembering a former resident Friday night, Jan. 22. Southwood raced out to a 16-4 first quarter lead and extended it to 31-8 at halftime. Haupert led the Lady Knights with 27 points, seven assists, three steals, and three assists. Tippecanoe Valley 58, Southwood 43 Tippecanoe Valley took a 21-14 lead after one quarter and extended the lead to 34-32 at halftime and held on for a 58-43 win over Southwood Saturday night, Jan. 23. Haupert led the Lady Knights with 12 points, followed by Wyatt and Aliea Sweet with nine points and three assists each, Ball with eight points, seven rebounds, and four assists, Norman with three points and three assists, and Winer with two points, four rebounds, and two assists. Wabash 38, Lewis Cass 35 After two weeks off, the Wabash girls basketball team came from behind to defeat Lewis Cass 38-35 Wednesday night, Jan. 20. The game was tight throughout with the teams tied 11-11 after one quarter and Cass leading 17-16 at halftime. The Lady Kings led 25-21 going into the fourth quarter but the Lady Apaches outscored Cass 1710 to pull out the three-point win. Alivia Short led Wabash with 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals, followed by Mariah Wyatt with eight points, six rebounds, and one steal. Wabash 57, North Miami 44 Wabash jumped ahead of North Miami 19-10 in the teams’ TRC game Saturday, Jan. 23, and held off the Lady Warriors in a 57-44 win. The Lady Apaches led 27-18 at halftime and extended the lead to 45-32 after three for some breathing room. Wyatt had 16 points, 11 rebounds, and three steals to lead Wabash.
Boys roundup ...continued from Page 15 lead with just over a minute left in the game. Farr cut the lead to 64-63, followed by a Tippecanoe Valley miss, then hit the go-ahead basket to give the Knights a 65-64 lead, and Connor Rich sealed the win with two free throws. Manchester 72 Southwood 71 In a back-and-forth affair between county and conference rivals Manchester and Southwood, it was the Squires who held off the Knights in a 7271 thriller Tuesday night, Jan. 19. The Knights took a 20-17 lead after one quarter only to see the Squires take a 37-33 halftime lead. Manchester increased the lead to 54-49 after three quarters and held on for the win. Carson Rich led Southwood with 27 points, nine rebounds, six steals, and three assists, followed by Alex Farr with 14 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals, Dawson Filip with 11 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Rochester 58, Manchester 52 Manchester held just one lead, 3-0 to start the game, and never
got the game within one-possession the rest of the way in a 58-52 conference loss to Rochester Friday, Jan. 22. Weston Hamby got the Squires started with a three-pointer, but Rochester answered with three consecutive three-pointers to take a 9-3 lead. Hamby led Manchester with 23 points and five assists. Eastern 50, Northfield 48 Leading scorer Eli Mavrick of Eastern hit his only shot of the second half with 1.9 seconds to go to give Eastern a 50-48 win over Northfield as a last second half court three-point attempt from Clayton Tomlinson bounced off the back of the rim. The Norse trailed by three points with 22 seconds to go when Jayden Peas drained a three from the top of the key to tie the game. Clayton Tomlinson led Northfield with 22 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. In other scores from around the county, it was: Whitko 49, Northfield 32 Taylor 58, Northfield 47 Mississinewa 54, Wabash 46 Wabash 63, North Miami 33
Walter Weck was born Aug. 21, 1910, to Adam and Rose (Miller) Weck. When Walter’s dad, Adam, contracted tuberculosis the family moved to Denver, Colo., where Adam lived in a sanatorium until his death in 1913. Walter and his mom, Rose Weck, lived on a farm where Eileen Weck lives today. The house was built by Walter’s grandfather, Jacob Miller in 1969. The original house had four rooms, two up and two down. Jacob Miller homesteaded 130 acres of land that he had purchased in Urbana for $5 an acre. The original house is located on 500N and sits just east of where the barn once stood. In 1900, Walter’s Uncle Rudy Miller, brother to Rose Weck, hooked six horses on to the house and drug it up to its present location. A basement was dug, lean-to’s and porches were added over time. Rose Weck’s brother, Rudy Miller, helped her on the farm as did Walter as he got older. When Walter was 12-yearsold he built kitchen cabinets that went from the floor to ceiling. Those cabinets stayed there until 1952 when Walter tore them out while remodeling the kitchen. Walter graduated from Urbana High School in (1928), Manchester College (1932), St Francis College with a master’s degree (1968), and continuing education classes at Ball State University. After graduation from Manchester College he worked as a surveyor for Wabash County where he met Martha Durnbaugh (Northfield teacher Barb Durnbaugh Bickel’s aunt). They were married on May 2, 1936, and had three children Philip, Mary Ann, and Eileen. A teaching position opened at Sidney, where he taught for one year and then 33 at
Urbana High School. He taught music, junior high English, fifth and sixth grade and was the head teacher or “principal” from 1962 to 1964. When Walter retired from Urbana, a poem was written by fellow teachers and staff and then given to him. It tells what those he worked with thought of him. It reads as follows; It’s been Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell such a pleas260-774-3665 ure. In many pinkynova71@ hotmail.com ways. To have you as a partner. Through all these days. We know you’ll miss the highway patrol job, the Chicago trips, the candy sales, the recess duties, the telephone answering service, being cheerleader sponsor, and morning checkins. But most of all. We want you to know. We’ll miss you and your friendly “hello.” You always go the extra mile-to help us- mop up spilled things, open duplicator cans, brush snow off cars, borrow dittos, maps, etc. and as assistant principal- sell basketball tickets and patrol halls. We’ll miss our help with the grapefruit and orange sales and tenderloin suppers. How can we ever get along without you? We don’t know, cause we’ll miss. You so!” Walter never learned to say no if someone needed help. He was a charter member of the Urbana Lions Club where he held several offices over the years and belonged to the Mental Health Association, the Manchester Symphony, and the local Retired Teachers Association where he served as an officer. He was the fourth generation of his family to be an active member of Urbana’s St. Peter’s Church, a church his
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foul. Bazzoni hit 1-2 free throws to give the Squires a 35-34 lead but Rochester responded with a threepointer to take a 37-35 lead. Bazzoni scored on a baseline drive with 46 seconds left, and after a defensive stand, Bazzoni hit her game winner. Bazzoni led Manchester with 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals, and Garriott had 11 points, four rebounds, three steals, and two assists. Northfield 60, Madison-Grant 23 The game was never close as the Northfield girls basketball team struck early and often in a 60-23 win over Madison-Grant Thursday night, Jan. 21. Northfield led the Aygylls 16-5 after one quarter and 31-11 at halftime. Madison Grant didn’t score more than six points in any quarter. Stout led Northfield with 17 points, three rebounds, and three assists, while Hoover had 12 points, two rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Northfield 95, Whitko 22 The Northfield had no trouble with Whitko in a 95-22 win Saturday, Jan. 23. Baker led the Lady Norse with 24 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, and four steals, followed by Rosen with 15 points, three rebounds, and three steals, Kennedy with 14 points, three rebounds, five assists, and three steals, and Hoover with 11 points and four rebounds. Maconaquah 63, Southwood 41 The Maconaquah girls basketball team outscored Southwood 70 in the first quarter of their TRC contest Tuesday, Jan. 19, and pulled away for a 33-18 win. Ella Haupert led the Lady Knights with 21 points, five assists, and five blocks. Southwood 55, Whitko 30 The Lady Knights had no trouble with Whitko in a 55-30 win
The B Team They then placed the balloons near the cans and watched as the electricity forced it down a table. The cans, Hobbs told the youth, represented their minds. The electricity, she continued, represented negative thoughts and attitudes that sometimes drive their actions. The youth then put six marbles in each can. The marbles, she told them, represented positive thoughts and attitudes. They then placed the cans on their sides and again, tried to build up static electricity with the balloons. Once done, they tried to move the cans. With the added weight of the marbles, the cans proved harder to move along
the table. That shows, Hobbs told the youth, that positive thoughts and attitudes can make it harder for negative influences to affect one’s life. She then discussed a Bible passage related to the night’s topic. “The three questions we’re asking during teen night are who do people tell you to be? We ask that question every week as a check in,” Hobbs said. “The second question we ask is who does God encourage us to be? Then the third question is who do we want to be?” The underlying goal, she said, is how can this positively affect our community, neighbors and neigh-
grandfather, Jacob Miller helped start. His activities there included teaching Sunday School, and directing the choir for over 40 years. Walter served as a member of the church board and working on committees in any capacity where he was asked. Walter Weck was an amazing mad with all of his accomplishments. Walter died at the age of 68 September 30, 1978. Urbana Yoke Parish Church is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross on January 27, 2021 at the Urbana Community Building from 2pm-6:30pm. Please make your appointment with the Red Cross at 1800-733-2767 or online at redcrossblood.org. Masks are required and giving blood will be by appointment only. No walk-ins please. Prayer concerns: Doris Mattern (cards can be sent to her at Millers East 1900 Alber St. Wabash, IN 46992), Scotty Wilcox was in an auto accident, 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 Gene Hapner’s family and friends from the Snell family. I worked for GTE / Verizon out of North Manchester for several years and Gene was the custodian of the building for several of those years.
...continued from Page 1 borhoods? The Meadowbrook initiative began in November with the creation of the Nakota Kelly remembrance fund through the Community Foundation of Wabash County, Hobbs said. “They contacted us and we’ll be getting some assistance through them for Meadowbrook programming,” she continued. “Meadowbrook has been fantastic. To their knowledge, and to our knowledge, we’re the first social service agency to have programming on their property.” Meadowbrook officials, Hobbs said, has been fantastic in wanting to bring pro-
gramming to the area. In addition to the youth group, The Access has a Grab and Go meal program at Meadowbrook on Thursdays. “When the weather breaks, we’ll do activities,” she continued. “We’re also going to do a Family Day once a month over there. Hopefully that will start the first weekend of April. “We have kiddos, families that we’re familiar with over there. But we’ve met, just in the few weeks that we’ve been there, new kids and families. We know we’re not reaching them all, so we’re excited when we can go out in the community and meet them.”
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Rolling Meadows tabs ‘20 Employee of the Year Rolling Meadows Health Rehabilitation Center receptionist, Kim Watkins was named the Employee of the Year for 2020! In one word, Kim’s colleagues described her as compassionate, amiable, funny, helpful, patient, enthusiastic and dependable. Kim is often the first face that residents and family members see as they enter our facility. Behind that mask is a smiling face, cheerful heart and kind soul. We are very blessed to have Kim on our team! VETRANS are invited to have coffee and a snack in the Lion Room at the LaFontaine Community Building, on Friday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m. Hope to see you there. SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL congratulations to our Knight Note winners for the week of January 1115: Lizzy V. (3rd grade), from Mrs. Hobbs, for meeting her growth goals on NWEA Math and Language. Owen D. (4th grade), from Mrs. Cunningham, for being engaged and participating in class. Thanks to these students, and all the others who also received Knight Notes this week, for practicing the Knight Way the right Way be being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe! SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are so proud of our Gray Circuit Breakers! These kids didn’t even have a working robot last week and rallied to work on driving all this week! They finished the day tied for third place in the finals and earned the Design Award! Judges notes said they were impressed with their fantastic notebook and a great design! Also, proud of our Middle School Circuit Knights! They competed with the big kids (7th and 8th graders) today and held their own! They ended the day 5th
place in finals and 7th place in skills! Their skills score puts them 27th in the entire state! WOW! SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Knights Wrestling Team finished 8th at the Adams Central tournament Saturday, scoring 103 points. Individually: 195 Bryce Wyatt, 160 Isaac King, and 220 Micah Dale had three wins; 126 Jackson Taylor, 152 Braxton Worthington, and 138 Logan Hiner had two wins; 170 John White one win; and also competing was 145 Devin Danzy. WHITES RESIDENTIALS AND FAMILY SERVICES: Each month staff are nominated based upon how they portray our values of being effective, reliable, Christian, and/or gracious to the highest level! December’s Employee of Month is Meredith Cowman! Recognized for: Humility, Missional, Gracious “Continually showing up for the girls and showing them grace while also holding structure. Thank you for always working hard and being willing to learn.” Congratulations, Meredith and all nominated staff members! LAFONTAINE LIONS met on Thursday, Jan. 14 in the Lion Room at the LaFontaine Community Building. The meeting was open with Lion President Tom Polk, followed by Lion Jerry Wilson leading the Pledge to the American flag. Secretary and Treasurer reports
were read and approved. Lion Ethel Eib gave the report on delivery of dictionaries to Third Graders at Southwood Elementary. Lion Brad Rody told about LaFontaine Lions have on Lions web page where you may order trees and shrubs. This is a project to promote environment in the area. So, if you would like a good grade of tree or shrubs, be sure and order on their web page lafontainelions.com Lion Brad brought up about doing something for the community for Valentine Day. Club is looking into seeing if they can do something. Lion Brad also stated that he had seen John Sutton and thank him for his donating and putting up the new sign for LaFontaine. Lions are going to remove their portable sign and the post with their name on it. They are planning on putting the post with their sign at another location. This way the area will look so much nicer with the new LaFontaine sign. The club voted at this time we would only be meeting the second Thursday of month due to the covid 19 restrictions. With no further business to discuss meeting was adjoined. I THOUGHT this was very good and wanted to have this in the column. It has a great message for today and every day to come. Title: Planting Your Spring Garden, For the Garden of Your Daily Living: 1. Peace of Mind 2. Peace of Heart 3. Peace of Soul, Plant Four Rows of Squash: 1. Squash Gossip 2. Squash Indifference 3. Squash Grumbling 4. Squash Selfishness, Plant Four Rows of Lettuce: 1. Lettuce Be Faithful 2. Lettuce Be Kind 3. Lettuce Be Patient 4. Lettuce Really Love One Another, No Garden is Complete Without Turnips: 1. Turnip
For Meetings 2. Turnip For Service 3. Turnip To Help One Another, To Conclude Our Garden We Must Have Thyme: 1. Thyme For Each Other 2. Thyme For Family 3. Thyme For Friends, Water Freely With Patience and Cultivate with Love. There Is Much Fruit In Your Garden Because You Reap What You Sow. SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Registration for the 2021-22 Little Knights Preschool is now open! This outstanding preschool, housed at Southwood Elementary, offers a fantastic educational opportunity for young children and benefits for their entire family while being one of the most cost-efficient preschools in the area. While continuing our excellent 4yer-old program, we are also opening enrollment to children who will be 3years-old by August 1, 2021! Register for Little Knightshttps://forms.gle/3G Aa3rzF5AntbKpf6 Learn more about Little Knightswww.msdwck12.in.us /home/Southwood elem/little-knights HAPPY BIRTHDAY Curt Hullinger, Patty Steele Jan. 21, Dewayne Lengel Jan.22 Quentin Pier, Peggy Stewart, Brian Miller Jan. 24, Barbara Gatchel, Connie McMinn Jan. 25, Rachel Brane, Lydia Jacobson Jan. 26, Christina Little Jan 27, Matt Denney, Kim Kumler, Virginia McVicker, Brooke Law Jan. 28 PLEASE send any updates or new request for your birthday and anniversary dates to etheleib@gmail.com I want to update my birthday/anniversary list for the new year. SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com.
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