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Spreading cheer & helping others Honeywell Foundation, The Paper team up to help Blessings in a Backpack By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Since the beginning of the 2020-21 school year, officials with the Blessings in a Backpack program in Wabash has noticed an increase in the number of students served. Because of that, they began looking for various avenues to help raise funds to purchase food distributed to about 600 students weekly to make sure they have the needed nourishment for the weekend. To help that cause, the Honeywell Foundation and The Paper of Wabash County have joined forces with Blessings to offer Christmas cards featuring the artwork from area students submitted to Honeywell for its annual Christmas banner contest. A package of 14 cards and envelopes featuring the artwork will be available at The Paper’s office. The cost is $15 per package. The package features winning artwork from the various schools participating in the program. “We’ve noticed an increase need for our Blessings students,” Wabash program director Megan Henderson said. “Just with COVID and the current situation, more families are needing assistance. We were trying to brainstorm fundraising ideas, ways to raise more money so we could provide food for those extra students. “A couple of years ago, my daughter made some cards to help with a charity in Taiwan. It was successful, so I reached out to Erica Tyson at Southwood Elementary about maybe making cards to sell. She directed me to Teresa Galley with the Honeywell winter art contest.” Galley called the program “a great way to

share out the students’ amazing artwork in a meaningful way. At the Honeywell Foundation we know that the arts are essential in people’s lives. “(This year) has taken its toll on all of us in so any negative ways. If sharing the students’ art in this way lifts the spirits of our community and also benefits the children in Wabash County in an important way, we are happy to be Olivia H., Heartland Career Center, School Olivia H., Home School, 1st Grade Winner, 12th Grade, Honeywell Winter Honeywell Winter Banner Contest involved.” Banner Contest This is the first time Honeywell has helped a local non-profit with a program such as this. “We were thrilled to support such an important local organization,” Galley said. “A big part of the Honeywell Foundation Educational Outreach program involves bringing arts education residencies into the schools. We are in the classroom on many Fridays when students are receiving their Blessing bags. The children are so excited and we know the positive impact this program has for families who are food insecure.” With Honeywell on board, Henderson then reached out to The Paper owner Don Hurd about producing the cards. “When I first thought of this, I was kind of overwhelmed thinking about ordering, getting the orders, dealing with the people who paid … it was just overwhelming,” Henderson said. “I’m thankful that Don and The Paper can help us out with the ordering and taking care of all of that. “Teresa and Don got on board right away.” Hurd said, “I didn’t hesitate one second to help with the Blessings in a Backpack holiday card project. I felt it was such a great idea that The Paper needed to be a part of it. The children’s artwork is just amazing. If you need holiday Continued on Page 11

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85 Hope hosts various events 85 HOPE Medical Clinic held several events in October to support women’s health in Wabash County. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the clinic hosted their annual Mammo Month where any Wabash County

woman ages 40-64 could receive an order from 85 HOPE Medical Clinic for a free mammogram at Parkview Wabash Hospital. Seventy-six women took advantage of this opportunity to be proactive about detecting breast cancer.

“85 HOPE is happy to offer free mammograms to Wabash County women through our Mammogram Fund,” said Laura Spaulding, Executive Director of 85 HOPE Medical Clinic. “It is encouraging to see so many women actively caring for their health.” Community organizations support the Mammogram Fund through their local events. Ride for a Cause held their annual ride, dinner, and auction in September and raised over $50,000, which goes to support multiple breast cancer charities. 85 HOPE’s Mammogram Fund was one of those recipients. Additionally, the Honeywell Ladies Golf Association

hosted their annual October golf scramble and raised $5,000 for 85 HOPE’s Mammogram Fund. “The generosity of our community by participating in these events was amazing, especially considering the COVID-19 situation,” said Spaulding. “Thank you sincerely to everyone involved. Your efforts and participation help make free mammograms a reality for Wabash County women.” In addition to mammograms, 85 HOPE hosted two Pap parties in October. Any Wabash County woman ages 21-64 could attend a “party” and receive a free Pap smear from a volunteer provider. This year, thirty-two women chose to prevent and detect cervi-

Members of the Breast Cancer Honeywell Ladies Golf Association Organizing Committee are (from left to right) LeeAnn George, Lana Garber, Sue Gray, Loretta Cornwell Executive Director of 85 HOPE: Laura Spaulding and Honeywell Golf Pro, Mel Thomas. Photo provided. cal cancer by attending the Pap parties in Wabash and North Manchester. Spaulding notes that in the future, the Pap parties will be offered every other year. The next Pap party will be held in 2022. “We also want to thank the Hope Foundation for financially supporting our Pap parties and the

clinic volunteers who worked extra hours on our party nights to care for our Wabash County women,” said Spaulding. 85 HOPE Medical Clinic is a free medical clinic that provides free healthcare and medications to low-income adult residents of Wabash County who are uninsured or under-

insured. To become a client, please call the appropriate clinic site and leave a voicemail message: Wabash, 260-274-0011 or North Manchester, 260-306-8309. For more information about 85 HOPE, please visit the Facebook page, 85 Hope or website at 85hope.org.

Ceres Solutions offers scholarships In its continuing effort to support youth pursuing careers in agriculture, Ceres Solutions will offer $25,000 through scholarships to high school seniors and college students this spring. Students receiving the scholarships are selected based on their commitment to agricultural youth programs and their desire to pursue higher education. “Our employee group and our Board of Directors strongly believe in investing

in education, and in particular, it is a privilege to support students from the local farm families we serve,” says Jeff Troike, Ceres Solutions Cooperative CEO. Selection criteria emphasizes involvement in agricultural youth groups such as 4-H and FFA. Students must be children or grandchildren of current cooperative members. They must be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2021. Since

committing to offering a scholarship program, it is estimated Ceres and its predecessor co-ops have provided more than $225, 000 in scholarships to local students. Students interested in applying for these scholarships or learning more about Ceres Solutions should visit the website at www.ceres.coop or contact David Smith at 800-992-3495 extension 279. Completed scholarship forms must be submitted by March 1.

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Community Foundation receives grant The Community Foundation of Wabash County has received a $100,000 grant as part of the seventh phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VII) community foundation initiative. This unrestricted grant can be used for any charitable purposes the community foundation chooses. As part of this GIFT VII grant opportunity, each community foundation that achieved 100 percent board member giving during the period from January 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, was eligible to receive an unrestricted grant of $100,000 per county served. This grant is in recognition of the important role that the community foundation’s board of directors plays both in leading the foundation and serving communities across Wabash County. Dave Mann, a current Community Foundation board member reflected upon receiving this award and his many years of serving on the Foundation’s board. “In 2001, I was asked to be part of the Community Foundation’s Development Committee that had recently been challenged with Lilly Endowment GIFT, Phase V, which offered all Indiana Community Foundations up to $2 million in unrestricted endowment on a matching basis,” he said. “I had some experience in fundraising, and I had made some contributions to the Community Foundation in the past, so it seemed like it would be a good fit. I was excited for what the Endowment’s matching opportunity could mean to our community. After successfully meeting GIFT V, I became an even stronger champion of “unrestricted giving” to our Community Foundation. “By serving on the

generous and continual support of the Community Foundation of Wabash County.”

Members of the Community Foundation Board of Directors are (front, from left) Dave Mann, Josh Petruniw, Susan Manwaring, Brian Howenstine (President), Brian Peas, Jim Smith; Rusty Coulter-Kern (back, from left), Lew Curless, Todd Lybarger, John Philippsen, Jim Chinworth, Mark Ford, Jim Widner. Photo provided board, I see that decisions are made on the behalf of Wabash County’s needs, and I trust future boards to make appropriate community-centered decisions. Serving many years on the Community Foundation Board and its Development Committee has allowed me to become more familiar with the work of the Foundation and its role in the community. My wife and I were also inspired to make deferred gift designations to the Foundation. Again, I appreciate more than words can express the challenges and opportunities that Lilly Endowment Inc, provides to Indiana community foundations and especially the Community Foundation of Wabash County to meet current and future needs of our community.” “On behalf of the Wabash County community, I express appreciation to the Community Foundation Board for their dedication in serving Wabash County and the Community Foundation. It is a privilege to work with such talented and thoughtful individuals who give so generously.” said Patty Grant, Executive Director of the Community Foundation. “Were it not for their deep and abiding sense of citi-

zenship, this award would not be possible; the county is blessed by their leadership and contributions.” The Community Foundation serves Wabash County through grant-making to county nonprofits, services to donors, and stewardship of over $55 million in charitable assets. The Foundation with Grow Wabash County and the County’s incorporated city and towns is leading Imagine One 85, an initiative to develop a countywide comprehensive plan to improve the quality of life in Wabash County, bring prosperity to each of the county’s communities, and grow population. The Foundation’s Board over the last decade has prioritized talent

development and educational attainment as its strategic imperative, which is addressed through grant-making related to workforce development and leadership in early childhood learning and the Early Award Scholarship Program. “I am proud to support the excellent work of the CFWC and the organization’s tireless efforts to raise the educational level of all students in the county,” says CFWC board member, Rusty Coutler-Kern. “Their work will have lasting benefits for us all, and we are fortunate to have such dedicated staff who are doing groundbreaking work on behalf of the entire community! I would like to thank Lilly Endowment for their

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Southwood Robotics Teams put on demonstration By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com The Metropolitan School District of Wabash County school board members met on Tuesday, Nov. 24 to conduct business. During this meeting, donations totaling $1,714 were accepted. The Southwood Junior Senior High

School Robotics Teams presented a demonstration with the robots they have built for this year’s competition season. Team members explained the rules of competition, along with their typical process for creating their robots. Also, during the meeting, staff and student recognitions were shared. The fol-

lowing recognitions were made: White’s Junior Senior High School Principal Mike McDivitt, shared updates from White’s, including a recognition of Mrs. Trail who leads the “Girls Who Code” club. He also shared some encouraging moments from recent student graduations. CAR Director,

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Tonya Boone recognized Southwood High School’s Angie Loschiavo and Cathy Gohmann. In addition to preparing for their brick and mortar classes, they have taken on teaching several of the MSD virtual classes as well as facilitating the engagement and learning of a group of CAR students. Principal Andrew McDaniel from Southwood Junior Senior High School congratulated the

Gridiron Knights for an outstanding season. He also recognized Carrie Haycraft, Cheryl Stouffer, Joe Lacey, Roger Boone, and Tom Finicle for all their work in organizing everything for the regional competition. Cong ratulations were given to the three Northfield High School student-athletes who recently signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Addi

Baker signed to play softball at Southern Illinois University, while Jarret Shafer and Clayton Tomlinson signed to play baseball at the University of Northwestern Ohio. The Sharp Creek KKids worked on service projects at their November meeting and donated proceeds from their Halloween Costume Fundraiser to the Wabash County Animal Shelter. Mr. Bogert from the shelter stayed after the

meeting to answer questions from the KKids members. Officials from S o u t h w o o d Elementary thanked their colleagues from White’s High School for their recent assistance in making sure that classes in need of substitute teachers were all covered. With White’s going virtual for a time, several of their staff volunteered to step into school roles that are typically unfamiliar to them.

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Members of the Wabash Elks Lodge No471 load supplies in a pickup truck. The food was among the items donated to about 110 families as part of the Lodge’s annual Thanksgiving Food Basket give-away. The food was paid for through a grant from the Elks National Foundation and through monies contributed by the Lodge. Another food distribution is planned for Christmas. Photo provided

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Ivy Tech to host express enrollment Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw will host a Virtual Express Enrollment Week Tuesday, Dec. 1, to Friday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. During the week, prospective students can complete their enrollment steps virtually and sign up for classes that start Jan. 19, 2021. Interested participants must RSVP. During the appointment, participants will receive assistance with setting up their student account, assessment, New Student Orientation, completing the FAFSA, and scheduling a meeting with an advisor. This January, Ivy Tech will offer a wide range of programs including healthcare, IT, manufacturing, and more. There are also short-term certificate options that are entirely online and available for free through the Workforce Ready Grant, thanks to the Next Level Jobs program. Indiana’s most affordable classes are at Ivy Tech. Whether prospective students are working toward a certificate to join the workforce quickly, or earning an associate degree or credits that easily transfer to four-year universities, education is within their reach. This January, there are thousands of both 16-week and 8-week classes available in online, virtual, faceto-face*, and hybrid formats. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.ivytech.ed u/eeday.

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Pantry receives help: Frank Nordman, secretary of Hanna Lodge No.61, presents a $500 check to Janet Shoue, director of the F.I.S.H. Food Pantry in Wabash. The money comes from a trust fund set up in 1934 by George Courtier for poor, distressed Masons, local charities and scholarships for grandchildren of members of Hanna Lodge No.61. Lodge officials encourage the public to obey COVID-19 guidelines including wearing masks, social distancing, washing hands frequently and avoiding large crowds. Photo provided

City Hall closure extended Mayor Scott Long announced that Wabash City Hall will remain closed to the public. In light of the continued 30 percentplus 7-day COVID-19 positivity rate, coupled with the threat of spread during the Thanksgiving family gatherings, I am continuing the closure of City Hall with employees who can work remotely doing so. City Hall will remain closed to the public indefinitely an

d remote work from home is extended until Dec. 14. A decision on any further remote work from home will be made on Dec. 11 depending on what the positivity rate for Wabash and Wabash County is at that point. “It is imperative everyone protect themselves by following the CDC Guidelines, and please by all means mask up when you have to go out into public,” Long said.

State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) gathered Tuesday, Nov. 17, with fellow legislators at the Statehouse for Organization Day — the ceremonial start of the 122nd Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day includes the swearing in of new and returning members of the General Assembly. This day also marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers and gives each Senate and House of Representatives caucus the opportunity to organize in preparation for the 2021 legislative session. During the first session of each General Assembly, lawmakers craft a comprehensive budget to fund government services for the next two fiscal years. Zay was also announced as the new chair of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions. “I am honored to be named chair of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions,” Zay said. “While this session may look a bit different from previous years, we will work diligently on

tackling the issues caused by the pandemic and create an honestly balanced two-year budget. I look forward to passing laws that improve the lives of Hoosiers and get Main Street moving again.” As the 2021 session begins, Zay encourages residents of Senate District 17 to contact him with any questions or comments they may have by email at Senator.Zay@iga.in .gov or by phone at 800-382-9467. Meanwhile, Craig Snow of Warsaw took the oath of office today to serve as state representative for House District 18. Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush administered the oath to all House lawmakers during a swearing-in ceremony in the House Chamber of the Statehouse during Organization Day, the formal start to the 2021 legislative session. “This is a big moment, and I’m taking some time to soak it up today with my family,” Snow said. “Then, it’s time

to roll up my sleeves and get busy representing the hardworking Hoosiers in our community. I look forward to the challenges this legislative session will bring, and want to take in as much as possible and contribute where I can.” When in middle school, Snow and his family moved to Warsaw from Missouri so his father could begin studying seminary at

Grace Theological Seminary. After graduating from Warsaw Community High School, Snow attended Grace College where he earned a bachelor’s of science in business administration. Snow joined the Silveus Organization in 2006, where he now serves as chair of the board. Constituents can contact Snow at 800382-9841 or h18@iga.in.gov.

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A crew works to erect a new sign for the Town of LaFontaine.The sign is being erected by John Sutton and is still several weeks away from being finished because several pieces of engraved limestone won’t be ready until then. Photos provided

Work on new LaFontaine sign underway JANET PATTE took the pictures and talked with John Sutton who is installing and donated the new Town of LaFontaine sign. According to Janet, he showed me a diagram of what it is to look like. I tried to get a picture of the diagram but it didn’t come out. It will have a limestone above what is done now. That is being engraved with LaFontaine on it. In the indention you see will be the date, also of limestone. The engraving will then be painted black. Chuck Cable had mentioned to him it would be nice to have an Indian head on the top with Chief LaFontaine’s name there. John called me to say if anyone asks why it isn’t finished in the next 3-4 weeks, it is because the engraved pieces aren’t done yet. He wanted to get this part done while the weather was nice. He

also shared with me Chuck Cable is making signs about Mike Emerick for the three signs to add to the entry ways at Old 15, east Kendall and 218. Thank you, John Sutton, for doing this for the Town of LaFontaine and the community. Thank you, Janet, for taken pictures and talking to John Sutton. CONGRATULATIONS Southwood Jr./Senior School Football Team on a GREAT YEAR! SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cont. on Page 7

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LaFontaine news Congratulations to our Knight Note winners for the week of November 9-12: Rori D. (2nd grade), from Mrs. Sweet, for helping to pick up some books that didn’t even belong to her. Emma H (6th grade), from Mrs. Kendall, for allowing a classmate to read a book she had personally purchased so she didn’t have to wait on another copy. Thanks to these students, and all the others who also received Knight Notes this week, for practicing the Knight Way the Right way by being respectful, Responsible and Safe. VETERANS met for coffee and a snack on Friday Nov. 13 in the Lions Room of the LaFontaine Community Building. They decide to not meet next month and would decide the first of January if they would meet. They do want to remind everyone Christmas is coming and they are still selling bricks. This would be a GREAT Christmas gift to recognize a veteran who has served our Great Country. You may contact Jerry Wilson to order a brick.

LAFONTAINE LIONS met on Thursday Nov. 12 with Lion Donna Pattee-Ballard as host. Lion President Tom Polk open the meeting. He stated that the one wall was done and the second one would be done on Sunday Nov. 15 on the Community Building lot. It was decided to donate to Shop with a Cop again this year. The club at this time are not planning on hosting Santa Breakfast due to the Covid. They club has decided not to meet in December. Lion Ethel Eib reported that the dictionaries are here and she will contact the Southwood Elementary School to see if and when this can be done. TONIE McCOLLISTER NICCUM was involved in a bike accident and has broken ribs, steradian, and back. Would like cards her address: 4928 North 700 West Cornville IN 46055-9503. She is recovering at home after surgery. SOUTHWOOD JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL This week’s Knight of the Week is 8th grader Audri runs cross country. Her favorite teacher is Ms.

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...continued from Page 6 Loschiavo. If Audri won a million dollars she would invest it. What a smart kid. Tune in next time for another Knight of the Week! WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE will be starting our fall cross shoots. We are located at 10439 S. Old State Road 13, LaFontaine (but we are actually in Somerset). We shoot shotguns and open sighted 22’s. The dates are Dec 6. The cost is $3 per shoot. We welcome all shooters, youth included. SATURDAY, Nov. 21, my sister Clarissa Himelick Mart, her husband Marty Mart got together to make our Mother Grace Himelick recipe of noodles to be given out to our family and friends. Mom used to do this every year up to the last year of her life. So, we took up the mantel the year Mom could not do it and have done it every year since. I pray that I will be able to do this as long as the Blessed Lord gives me here on this wonderful United States. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY

Sierea Stout Nov. 18 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jerry Crist Nov. 26, Dick Banker, Caty Schmalzried, Stephanie Swain Nov. 27 tom Knable, Don Williams, Nov. 28, Von Moore, Donna Mitchell, Nov. 30, Mieah Smith Dec. 1, Donna Jones, Colton Dawes, Dec. 3 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Gary and Pam Wright Nov. 24, David and Bevery Richards Nov. 27 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Donna Jones, Colton Dawes, Dec. 3, Carol McCray, Karla Treber, Clarissa Himelick Mart Dec. 4, Richard McMinn, Sharon Petro Dec. 6, Kaye Sorrell, Paul Wright Dec. 7, Shelia Schrameck, James Simpson, Mary Stair, Pat Guenin Dec. 8 Jerry Wison, Todd Law, Patricia Brane Dec. 9 Andy Kirk, Danielle Paerlich Dec. 10 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Jim and Beverly Benner Dec. 8, SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

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Deming Lodge to host breakfast Deming Masonic Lodge and Ivy Chapter OES are host their monthly Community Breakfast with Pancakes with Santa on Saturday, Dec 5 from 7 to 10 a.m. French Toast, Eggs, Sausage, Hash Browns, Biscuits and Gravy. Free Will Donation. Corner of 2nd & Front Street. Enter through the alley between 2nd & 3rd Streets. We will have curb pick-up

available if needed, please call the lodge at 260-901-6488 once you arrive and we will bring your order to you. All safety precautions and mask use will be in-use for the safety of all. CHRISTMAS FOOD BOXES: Boxes will be ready for pickup or delivery on Saturday, Dec 12 starting around 8:50 a.m. Applicants must be home to accept their box. Anyone not home will have

until 11 a.m. to pick up their box at the First Brethren Church fellowship hall. Volunteers are needed on Dec 8 thru 11, 2020 from 9-5 to help sort and pack boxes. All churches, school, businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate in this community project. Contact Jodi Barrett (260-3061401) if you have any questions. GIVE THE GIFT OF READING: Give

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MU expands eSports offering NORTH MANCHESTER — Wrapping up a successful fall season, Manchester University eSports is adding its first Fortnite team in the spring. Tryouts for current students take place Nov. 19. Prospective students can email esports@manchester.edu for more information about Fortnite and other varsity-level play. This fall, under the

leadership of Jim Manis and Garrett Schieferstein, Manchester players continued to compete through the National Association of Collegiate Sports (NACE) and added the Great Lakes ESports Conference (GLEC). The Rocket League team remained strong all season with a record of 12-3. It finished first in its pool, earning a bid to the NACE tournament.

Officials from Honeywell Center have announced the addition of Music Together Online, an interactive, fun-filled music program for children ages newborn through five years and the grownups who love them. Participants will enjoy weekly Zoom sessions featuring music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions. The 10-week program runs from Tuesday, Jan. 5 to Tuesday, March 9 and is presented by the Honeywell Foundation. Each session will be led by certified Music Together instructor Ali Dencklau. Dencklau holds a Bachelor of Music Degree and a Masters in Performance and Pedagogy. She is an accomplished musician and the piano instructor and owner of Happy Keys Music in Fort Wayne. Registration cost for Music Together Online is $159 (or three payments of $53) and includes: 10 weekly Zoom sessions with certified instructor Ali Dencklau, 40 minutes of instruction each week, an illustrated songbook, and more. . To register, visit HoneywellCenter.org/ music.

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Balmer of the Roann United Methodist sermon for Dec. 6 will be online at 9am. His sermon will be from Luke 1:26-38 titled “Give up on Perfect”. CONTINUE PRAYING for: Coy Eads (grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook), Henry Becker, Rex Renz, Rex Temple, Russell Krom and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy during the coming Holiday Season. God bless you all. CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Dec. 4 – Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Cordes; Dec. 6 – Mr. & Mrs. Phil Layman. CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 1 – Michael Doud; Dec. 2 – Cole Hemingway,

Luke Hemingway, Perry Wagner, Delbert Mowery, and Patrice Cheanult; Dec. 3 – Trent Powell and Paul Zintsmaster; Dec. 4 – Jerry Mills and Chris Newhouse; Dec. 6 – Riley Powell; Dec. 7 – Emily Shafer, Holly Kendall, and Scott Kramer; Dec. 8 – Kandy Barker. PASTOR PACE said Gratitude is an Attitude! Gratitude is an attitude of a thankful heart. The psalmist in Psalm 138 teaches us four attitudes of gratitude. They are worship, humility, trust, and purpose. Each of these attitudes find their foundation in the Lord Jesus Christ. His person and work bring about this attitude in our hearts. This article will focus on purpose that creates a thankful heart. The psalmist in verse 8 says right up front that it is the Lord that will fulfill his purpose for me. Most people see purpose in life as something wanted and desired. This brings friction in life and disappointment

because their purpose is not fulfilled. We learn from this passage that it is the Lord that fulfills his purpose in us. When we realize that God is sovereign, we begin to accept his will and our desires for life are turned to his desires. The Lord, Yaweh, created you with a purpose in mind. Our role in this relationship is to submit to his will and become obedient in the midst of his plan for our lives. A thankful heart will find contentment and joy in walking through his plan. A selffocused person will be disappointed and not find contentment. A self-focused, proud person only looks for what they want and serves their purpose. God’s purpose for us is found in his steadfast love. God so loved us that he gave his son to pay the price of our sin debt and if we would confess and believe in Jesus Christ as our savior, we would have eternal life. That love was given while we were dead in our sins and an enemy of God. Yet he loved us and

gave his son so that we might have eternal life with him. That is God’s purpose that we be found a new creation and transformed into the very image of his son Jesus Christ. This love endures forever. Love never fails. God’s purpose is

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I hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving last week, even if it was celebrated in a different way this year. We are beginning a new month. This first week of December is National Handwashing Awareness Week. How appropriate for the times we are living in now. Actually, the whole month is Handwashing Awareness Month. This month is also designated Art and Architecture Month and Read a New Book Month. Does this inspire you to try something new, or return to an abandoned hobby? If you want to share this with the readers, let me know. The Lagro Community Church is not meeting for church services right now due to the pandemic. However, the Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 to 10:00

a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-571-4639. Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to their worship services on Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Lagro birthdays this week: Dec. 2 – Eli Swope; Dec. 4 – Judy Burnsworth, Caleb Daugherty, Melvin Harrell; Dec. 5 – Hilda Clark; Dec. 8 – Brittany Poe. A Happy Belated Anniversary to John and Valerie Lawson. They celebrated 50 years of marriage on October 31. Do you want your birthday or anniversary listed in the Lagro News? Please contact me at the email listed above.

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LaFontaine Lions donate dictionaries: Southwood Elementary School officials would like to think Lions members of the LaFontaine Lions club for their donation of dictionary for each one of our third-grade students! So much information packed into one book. Students were already spelling their names out in sign language for each other. The students seemed to be enjoying their dictionaries from LaFontaine Lions Club. Photos provided

Roann ...cont. from Page 9 people as they sinned and fell into servitude. Yet God’s gracious love delivered them out of the sin snare and set them free. God will not forsake his people but may allow evil to oppress us in order that we may look to him in our time of need. We also learn that God is faithful. God’s promises are true and must be trusted in. We see the goodness go to God in difficult times. We experience the power of God in trying times. We feel the comfort of God’s loving arms wrapped around us when we grieve and hurt. Allow God to fulfill his purpose in us whether good or bad, easy or difficult, clear or foggy. He is Lord of all. Pastor Rob preaches at the Roann First Brethren Church at 240 W. Allen St. Services are at 10am every Sunday. We are looking for followers of Christ to join with us. I CAN BE reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-1 p.m.. I can also be reached via phone, 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. to appear in the next weeks paper.

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Blessings in a Backpack Lincoln S., Wabash High School, School Winner, 12th Grade, Honeywell Winter Banner Contest

Faye L., Metro North Elementary, School Winner, 1st Grade, Honeywell Winter Banner Contest

Emilyn W., Manchester Intermediate, School Winner 5th Grade, Honeywell Winter Banner Contest

Chloe M., Northfield High School, School Winner, 12th Grade, Honeywell Winter Banner Contest

Addison K., Emmanuel Christian School, School Winner, 8th Grade, Honeywell Winter Banner Contest

cards these are perfect to lift someone’s spirits up. Henderson noted that the cards are locally made, showcases the work of local students and also helps a local charity. Wabash’s Blessings in a Backpack program serves students at eight schools – Southwood Elementary, Sharp Creek Elementary,

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In addition to the package featuring the 14 winning entries, parents may purchase cards with just their child’s artwork on it for $15. Calendars featuring the students’ artwork also are available at a cost of $2 per calendar. “Wabash has a lot of talent with these artists,” Henderson said. “I love all the local art. It’s beauti-

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NM Historical Society program looks at POW camps NORTH MANCHESTER — Do you think you know Indiana history? If you do then you probably already know about the thousands of Italian and German soldiers that lived here in the mid-1940s. It is likely that you would also know about the chapel that was built by Italian POWs for their worship services. On the off chance that you don’t already know all of this you will enjoy the North Manchester Historical Society’s newest program, “POWs at Camp Atterbury.” To view the program please use this link: https://youtu.be/EaJLhVAEXyg The November program for the North Manchester Historical Society was created by David Pfeiffer, Museum Director for the Johnson County Museum of History in Franklin, IN. Pfeiffer has worked or interned at such museums as the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL, the Chicago History Museum, the Indiana State Museum, and the Great Lakes Naval Museum. He has also done work with the Indiana Historical Society and the Kendall County Historical Society. The Staff at the Center for History has been working on our last event for 2020, Market @ the Museum. We have invited area artisans to sell their wares December 1-12. Booths will be spaced throughout our main floor giving plenty of area for social distancing. Masks will be required while you are in the museum. Market hours will be the same as our regular museum hours; Tue-Fri 10 am – 4 pm, Sat 10am- 2pm. This will be a great opportunity to do some local shopping while supporting area artists. During the past year and throughout 2021, the NM Historical Society will be presenting their monthly educational programs virtually. If you would like to view previous programs please visit our website, www.northmanchestercenterforhistory.org for access information. To learn more about activities and programs at the museum please like our Facebook page, North Manchester Center for History.

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Honeywell Foundation officials announce various holiday-related programming Officials from Honeywell Foundation have announced holiday favorites and new events scheduled now through Jan. 3. New to the Honeywell Foundation holiday events schedule are Take and Decorate Holiday Cookie Kits, Holiday Take & Bake meal, Comfort and Joy at Home with Jim Brickman, and Virtual Winter Break Bash. Details for holiday events are: Clark Gallery Cash & Carry Exhibit: The Honeywell Center Clark Gallery’s annual Cash & Carry Exhibit will be hosted in the gallery and online from Friday, Dec. 4 – Sunday, Jan. 3. The Cash & Carry exhibit provides oneof-a-kind art for holiday gifts and more. All items will be available for immediate purchase during Box Office Hours of Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Artwork on display and for sale will feature artists including Onica Leverich, Katy Gray, Susan Reynolds, Rhoda Gerig, and more. Masks are required upon entering the Clark Gallery. The Cash & Carry Exhibit is sponsored by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems. For more information about this exhibit and to view it online, visit HoneywellCenter.org/Cashand-Carry. Charley Creek Gardens Holiday Floral Arranging presented by Jennifer LoveGeorge of Love Bug Floral:

Gather together at the Charley Creek Gardens for the Honeywell House annual Holiday Floral Arranging class with Jennifer Love-George of Love Bug Floral. LoveGeorge will guide guests in creating a seasonal arrangement during the popular Honeywell House tradition. Holiday Floral Arranging will take place in the Charley Creek Gardens Education and Resource Center garage on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. The cost is $25 per person, covering all materials. Masks and reservations are required for this socially distanced event. Charley Creek Gardens is located at 551 N. Miami St. and parking for the Gardens is located at 518 N. Wabash St. For more information about CharleyCreekGardens.org/ events. Charley Creek Gardens Yule Time Stroll: The Charley Creek Gardens will be open for its 11th Annual Yule Time Stroll with casually lighted pathways for guests to enjoy. Every evening from Sunday, Dec. 13 – Wednesday, Dec. 23 from 6-9 p.m., the Gardens will be open for guests to walk through with families, friends, and thermoses of hot cocoa. Stroll through the lighted pathways in the Charley Creek Gardens and stop by the Education and Resource Center off of Miami St. for a special holi-

day treat. Charley Creek Gardens is located at 551 N. Miami St. and parking for the Gardens is located at 518 N. Wabash St. Yule Time Stroll is free and open to the public and is sponsored by Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre and the City of Wabash. For more information about Charley Creek Gardens events, visit CharleyCreekGardens.org/ events. Honeywell House Take & Decorate Holiday Cookie Kits: New and by popular demand from Mrs. Honeywell’s Tea-To-Go, the Honeywell House is offering Take & Decorate Holiday Cookie Kits complete with 18 sugar cookies, colored frosting, and embellishments. The Take & Decorate Holiday Cookie Kits can be ordered by Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. and can be picked up on Friday, Dec. 18 at the Honeywell House from 12-1 p.m. or at the Honeywell Center from 4-6 p.m. To order a Take & Decorate Holiday Cookie Kit, visit HoneywellHouse.org/cookies. Honeywell Hospitality Holiday Take & Bake Meal: By popular demand following spring holidays, Honeywell Hospitality is offering a Christmas Take & Bake meal complete with traditional holiday fixings including ham with raisin sauce, dressing, mashed

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Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash, Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, Pastor, Jeff Pope, Associate Pastor, Dylan Persinger, Youth Pastor. Sunday Worship 9am & 11am. Sunday School 10am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6pm. Bus transportation is available, call 563-3009. Erie Street Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie Street, Wabash; phone 563-8616. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. Transportation and nursery available. Southside Freewilll Baptist 360 Columbus St., Wabash; Church Phone 260-563-4917; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Pastor Tim Webb CATHOLIC

St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Levi Nkwocha, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 563-4750. Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday at 8:15 a.m. Until restrictions are lifted, all Masses will be live-streamed on St. Bernard Church Face Book page. St. Patrick's Catholic Church Main Street in Lagro. Holy Mass 11 a.m. the 1st Sunday of the month except January and February. St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church - We humbly invite you to experience ancient Christianity in the Church Jesus established. "You are Peter [rock], and on this rock I will build My Church" (Matthew 16:18). 1203 State Road 114 E., North Manchester. 260-982-4404. www.strobertsnmanchester.org. Like us on Facebook. Sacrament of Confession: Wed. 5:30-6 P.M and Sat. 4-4:30 P.M or anytime by appointment. "Therefore, confess your sins to one another" (James 5:16). Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sat. 5 P.M., Sun. 9 A.M. and 11:30 (en español), See website for weekday Mass schedule. "For My flesh is real food and My blood is real drink" (John 6:55). For more information on Catholicism visit www.catholic.com CHRISTIAN

Dora Christian Church located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260-782-2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m. Minister: Mark Wisniewski. LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765-981-2101; Pastor Brad Wright; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 am. Nursery Available. Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; Rev. Haley Asberry, Minister; phone 260-5634179; website: www.wabashchristian.org. Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Nursery provided. Find us on Facebook. CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH

Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM.

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Wabash Church of the Brethren 645 Bond Street (off Falls Avenue) 260-563-5291. Doug Veal, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, come join us as we continue the work of Jesus - Peacefully, Simply, Together. HOURS: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. Handicap accessible. CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Josh Fennell; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages. CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563-5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE North Manchester Church of the Nazarene 504 W. Main Street, N. Manchester; Worship 10:00 a.m.; Rev. Robert Mansfield, Pastor. Phone 260-224-8000. COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Lou Hunt. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Worship Minister, Michael Eaton; Outreach Middle School Minister, Nate Plyler; Next Steps Minister, Ryan Keim; Women’s Director, Taylor McFarland; Student Minister, David Diener; Children’s Minister, Tyler Leland; Early Childhoood Director, Janet Legesse. NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am. Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School 9:00 am, Worship Service - 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 856-405-5267. LUTHERAN Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Pastor Tom Curry. Office phone 260.563.4051. Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. meal with program and activities. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you! The LCMS Mission Church in North Manchester is holding services each Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. with fellowship time following in the Life Center Building on 7th and Bond Streets. Please come and worship with us. Bring your family and friends. “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” Roman 3:28 NIV. For more information call Pat at 260-6101961 or email to lcmsnorthmanchester@gmail.com.

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Gospel-based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service. We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity! NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church Services - Sundays: Sunday School 9 AM; Worship: 10 AM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260982-8558. cfcpeople.org Freedom Life Church (Non-Denominational Full Gospel Church) 480 Washington St., Wabash, IN 46992. Pastor Tim Morrisett, 317385-4400. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Teens Jesus and Java Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's Church Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m. Nursery is provided. Sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night: Adult Bible Study 6:00 p.m., Teen Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wabash Friends Church 3563 S State Rd 13, Wabash. Traditional Worship, 8:30am. Contemporary Worship, 10:45am. Sunday School, 9:30am. We also livestream our 10:45am service. You can find it here - https://www.facebook.com/wabashfriendschurch/ The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 1975 Vernon St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260-571-7686. Wherever your Spiritual walk is, join us as we continue on. Verse by Verse - Book by Book - Chapter by Chapter - Through the Bible. Full Gospel. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m. St. Paul’s County Line Church 3995N 1000W, Andrews, IN; Phone 7863365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m. Urbana Yoke Parish 75 Half Street in Urbana, phone 260-774-3516, email: urbanaparish@gmail.com. Pastor Larry Wade. Worship 9:30 am, Sunday School 10:45 am, Bible Study Sunday evenings 6:00 pm. Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931. Join us for services at 10:00 am. Pastor - Greg Wilburn. Youth Pastor Jody Tyner. We invite all to come and worship with us. “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 p.m. www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Tom Richards, pastor. Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Sunday multi-media worship service at 10 a.m. with children’s message, Praise Team, and Choir. LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765981-4021; email: lafontaineumc@gmail.com; website: www.lafontaineumc.org; Susan Shambaugh, Pastor; Worship: 9:30AM, Sunday School: 10:45AM, nursery provided for both. Lincolnville United Methodist Church 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765981-2648. Pastor: John Cook, 260-563-1406, pastorjohn1954@gmail.com. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. lincolnvilleumc.org North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Richvalley United Methodist Church 290 N. Jefferson Street, Wabash, IN 46992; Phone: 260-563-1033; Pastor Jack Suits. Email: rvumc@hotmail.com. Worship: 9:30am, Sunday School: 10:45am. WESLEYAN Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Pastor - Rodger Smith. Morning Worship 10:30am; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00pm. Church is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A place to feel safe and loved! New Journey Community Church Old W.C. Mills School. 1721 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN. Change is possible! Whether you are overchurched, un-churched, or de-churched you’ll find a fresh start at New Journey. We keep the important things like worship, teaching, community, and serving primary, while letting the unnecessary stuff fade into the background. Our mission is to make life transformation through Jesus Christ accessible to all people. So, come as you are and be made new!

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Clarence Biltz Jr., 88

Nancy Brewer, 78

Former police officer

Former owner of Manchester Rental

July 29, 1932 – Nov. 23, 2020

Nov. 20, 1942 – Nov. 26, 2020

Clarence L. Biltz, Jr., 88, of Wabash, died at 10:06 a.m., Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born on July 29, 1932 in Warsaw, to Clarence and Margaret (Timko) Biltz. Clarence married Carolyn Joan Bellock on June 9, 1952 at St. Bernard Catholic Church by Father Leo A. Hoffman. Clarence was a retired city police officer and at his retirement founded Biltz Insurance, Real Estate and Bail Bonding Agency. He was a combat veteran of the Korean War having served in the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. He also served with the United Nation Parachute infantry and the 3rd Infantry Division. He was a life member of the 82nd Airborne Division, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a Past Commander of the American Legion Post #15, a member of La Societe Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Gheyeauk, past Master, former Secretary and Life member of Wabash Hanna Lodge #61, a member of the Mizpah Shrine Temple, and was a 4th Degree Knight and life member of the Knights of Columbus. Clarence was a charter signing member of the Wabash Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #83. He attended the first police school at Purdue University, class of 1958. Clarence was a member of the Wabash Moose Lodge, former member of the Wabash Rotary Club, and a member and former Eucharistic Minister of St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church. During his lifetime he managed insurance offices for AAA Chicago Motor Club in Wabash, Huntington, Grant and the surrounding counties, and was the local agent for AFLAC. Clarence also managed several furniture stores in Grant County. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Joan Biltz; five children, Donald K. Biltz, Jeffrey L. Biltz, Matthew A.B. Biltz, Michele L. (Charles Parr) Biltz, and Kimberly F. (Brandon) Moore; six grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and sister, Helenjean Goff. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Christopher; daughter, Theresa; four brothers, Walter, Robert, Harold, and David; and sister, Betty Brown. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic there will be no immediate services. A public service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church. The memorial guest book for Clarence may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Seth Owen, 32 Army National Guard veteran June 19, 1988 – Nov. 24, 2020 Seth Allen Owen, 32, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born June 19, 1988 in Goshen. Seth is survived by his parents, Ronda and Art Baer and Jeff Owen; son, Camden Owen and Camden’s mother, Keshia Owen; four siblings, Josh (Beth) Owen and Sarah Kauffman, both of Middlebury; Bryan (Brittany) Baer, Bristol and Robbie (Samm) Baer, Wakarusa; grandparents, Mose and Marge Troyer, Donna Copeland, Art Baer, Sr. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Max Owen and Mary “GB” Baer. Seth loved God, people and his motorcycles. He never met a stranger and it didn’t take long for people to grow to love him. He was a trusting person and always ready to lend anyone a helping hand. A proud veteran, Seth served in the Army National Guard and served a tour in Iraq. Visitation was Sunday, Nov. 29 and the funeral was Monday, Nov. 30 at Waypoint Community Church, Goshen. Burial is in Violett Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.

Nancy Jane Brewer, 78, North Manchester, Indiana, entered Heaven’s gates on Nov. 26, 2020 at 11:07 a.m. One of five children, Nancy was born in Wabash, on Nov. 20, 1942 to the late Clifford E. and Martha I. (Poe) Ross Sr. After graduating from Wabash High School in 1960, the following Spring, Nancy married Don W. Brewer on May 26, 1961. During their fiftynine years together, they had five children, Todd, Kevin, Jay, Debbie and Stephanie Brewer. For many years they called Laketon home. In 1989 Nancy and Don open Manchester Party & Tool Rental. They ran the business out of their home before eventually moving the business to North Manchester. In 2001 the two of them and their family opened Warsaw Party & Rental, Warsaw. It was in 2015 that Nancy retired from running the businesses, however she always tried to help anyway she could. Nancy was a spiritually strong woman that believed in the Lord with all her heart. On Sunday mornings she could be seen worshiping at Sweetwater Assembly of God in North Manchester, where she was a member. The matriarch of the family, Nancy was a caring, compassionate, person that loved her family and friends dearly. It was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren that brought her so much joy. The loving memory of Nancy Jane Brewer will be forever cherished by her husband, Don W. Brewer, North Manchester; sons, Todd A. (Crystal) Brewer and Kevin (Carrie) Brewer, both of North Manchester; daughters, Debbie S. (Steve) Dotson, Silver Lake, and Stephanie (Scott) Martin, South Bend; brother, Clifford “Butch” Ross Jr., Wabash; sisters, Barbara (Ned) Schuler, North Manchester, Carolyn Drook, Champaign, Ill., and Bethene Gill, Wabash; fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and son, William Jay Brewer, who passed away Jan. 28, 2020. Calling was Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at Sweetwater Assembly of God, North Manchester. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with calling one hour prior to the service at Sweetwater Assembly of God. Pastor Jeremy Jones will officiate. Burial will be held at Laketon Cemetery, Laketon. For those who wish to honor the memory of Nancy Jane Brewer, memorial contributions may be made to Sweetwater Assembly of God, 2551 State Road 114, North Manchester, Indiana 46962. The family of Nancy Jane Brewer has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.

Carl Easterday Sr., 79 Enjoyed fishing May 1, 1941 – Nov. 20, 2020

Carl L. Easterday Sr., 79, of Wabash, died at 11:35 a.m., Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at his home. He was born May 1, 1941 in Wabash, to Edward and Bertha (Hall) Easterday. Carl married Bonnie Louise Kemp in Wabash on May 28, 1960; she died Oct. 23, 2014. He worked at Wabash Alloys, retiring after 42 years. Carl enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, gardening, going to flea markets, and staying busy. He especially enjoyed spending time at his cottage on Lukens Lake. He is survived by three children, Kevin (Carol) Easterday of Peru, Bryan (Brenda) Easterday Sr. of Wabash, and Verlyn (Kimberly) Easterday of Wabash; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, Lester (Joann) Easterday of Andrews, Lois Murray and Jim Easterday, both of Wabash. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Revin Easterday Sr. and Carl L. Easterday Jr.; great granddaughter, Jasmyn Easterday; and seven brothers. Funeral services and calling were Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial is in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Carl may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Jennifer Davis Butcher, 43 Enjoyed time with her kids Feb. 5, 1977 – Nov. 20, 2020 Jennifer Sue Davis Butcher, 43, of Wabash, died at 2:42 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 5, 1977 in Ventura, Calif., to Donald W. and Ellie (Booth) Davis. Jennifer was a 1995 graduate of Southwood High School. She enjoyed working, watching tv and spending time with her kids. She is survived by three children, Zachary (Sydney Lyman) Butcher of Paris, Ky., Madison (Jason) Devlin and Braxton Butcher, both of Wabash; brothers and sister, Donald Davis, Jr. of Mayo, Fla., Lisa Sisco of North Manchester, and William (Jerrika) Davis of Huntington. Funeral services were Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Tim Prater officiating. Burial is in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is the family for expenses. The memorial guest book for Jennifer may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Kathy J. Sipe, 65

Douglas Bowman, 73

Loved her family

U.S. Marine Corps veteran

Sept. 23, 1955 – Nov. 27, 2020

Jan. 27, 1947 – Nov. 20, 2020

Kathy J. Sipe, 65, North Manchester, passed away on Nov. 27, 2020 at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. The only daughter of Colwell C. “Jiggs” and Nilah M. (May) Coldren Jr., Kathy was born on Sept. 23, 1955 in Portland. Three years after graduating from Portland High School in the class of 1973, Kathy married Burton R. “Burt” Sipe on April 17, 1976. The two were wed for forty-four years and had two daughters, Andrea and Jenny Sipe. For over eighteen years, Kathy worked for Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, as a scheduler, receptionist and office manager before she retired in June of 2019. Kathy was a compassionate person who helped those in need. She supported children who had a rough life and made sure they had a place to live. She was supportive of everyone, especially her family. Kathy spent countless days and nights attending her grandchildren’s events and watching her sons-in-law coach baseball and football. Family was her inspiration in life, and it brought her such joy to see each one of her family members become successful. Kathy did not like to receive things; instead, she loved to give, especially at her favorite holiday, Christmas. As a member of Tri-Kappa, North Manchester, she was able to those most in need. Kathy was also a member of the United Methodist Church in various places she lived. The loving memory of Kathy J. Sipe will be forever cherished by her husband, Burt Sipe, North Manchester; daughters, Andrea (Rick) Espeset and Jenny (Brandon) Baker, both of North Manchester; brothers, John (Diane) Coldren, Portland, and Steve (Jaye) Coldren, Boca Raton, Fla.; grandchildren, Addi Baker, Ethan Espeset, McKelvey Espeset, Elli Baker, Briggs Baker, and Finley Espeset; and countless people she has helped over the years. Calling was Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral services were on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at McKee Mortuary. Pastor Jim McDonald officiated. Burial is at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. For those who wish to honor the memory of Kathy J. Sipe, memorial contributions may be made to Manchester High School Athletic Department, 1 Squire Drive, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 or Northfield High School Athletic Department. Under the guidelines of the State of Indiana and the Wabash County Health Department, masks and social distancing of six feet are required. The family of Kathy J. Sipe has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.

George Clifton, Jr., 77 Enjoyed traveling Aug. 23, 1943 – Nov. 18, 2020 George Clifton, Jr., 77, of Wabash, died at 7:08 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 23, 1943 in Van Lear, Ky., to George Sr. and Clestina Elizabeth (Ward) Clifton. George married Ethel Mae Bowling in Van Lear, Ky. on June 2, 1962. He worked at General Tire in Wabash, retiring in 2002, after 37 years. He was a member of Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church. George enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Mae Clifton of Wabash; two children, Melissa (Mike) Reed of Wabash, and Mark (Shannon) Clifton of Huntington; two grandchildren, Matthew (Carrie) Reed and Brandi Reed, both of Wabash; and his brother, Allen (Nancy) Clifton of Flat Gap, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, David Clifton; 2 brothers; 3 sisters. Entombment will be in Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Due to the COVID pandemic, memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Emmanuel Free Will Baptist School.

Jack Baker, 83 Enjoyed traveling Nov. 19, 1937 – Nov. 21, 2020 Jack L Baker, 83, North Manchester died Nov. 21, 2020. He was born on Nov. 19, 1937. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Douglas A. Bowman, 73, of Bluffton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was also a man of quick-wit and friendliness. Doug never knew a stranger. Doug was born in Wabash on Jan. 27, 1947. He graduated from Wabash High School before joining the United States Marine Corps in 1965, where he proudly served our country in Vietnam. Doug shared a deep connection and gratitude to anyone who served in the military. After returning home from Vietnam he began employment at Sterling Casting Corporation, where he worked for 35 years. After the closing of Sterling Casting, Doug joined the Peyton’s Northern Distribution Center Team located in Bluffton, where he eventually retired. During retirement, Doug enjoyed gardening, spending time with his wife and family, and spending winters in Lake Placid, Fla. He had a passion for genealogy and ancestry research. He was a member of Sonlight Wesleyan Church, The Bluffton Genealogy Society, The Wabash Genealogical Society, and The American Legion Post #111 in Bluffton. Doug is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Barbara Jo Bowman; and his six children, Megan Bowman Alberding (Chris), Decatur, Jennifer Bowman (Twyla Kendrick), Mishawaka, Laurie George White (Kenny), Bluffton, Angie George Welter (Jack), Elkhart, Dana George Holmes (Tony), Wabash, Sam (Luanne) George, Lenexa, Kan. Also surviving are his brother, Bryan Bowman of Wabash; and sister, Marilyn (Jim) Stokesberry of Kokomo; along with 18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren who loved him very much. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas William and Jean Rita Bowman. Memorial contributions can be made to Sonlight Wesleyan Church in Bluffton or The American Legion Post #111 Honor Guard in Bluffton. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton.

Tim Evans, 73 Enjoyed coaching youth softball March 17, 1947 – Nov. 28, 2020

Tim Terrel Evans, 73, Disko, passed away on Nov. 28, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Born on March 17, 1947 in Kokomo, Tim was the son of the late Charles “Bill” and Lauretta A. (French) Evans. After graduating from Manchester High School in the class of 1965, Tim entered the work force. For many years he worked construction as a side job while also working at Dalton Corporation, Warsaw. He was a tow motor driver for thirty-eight years before retiring in 2008. On May 26, 1979 Tim married Phyllis Baldridge. Tim was a wonderful, loving husband. He enjoyed coaching youth softball, football, and watching Jeff Gordon in NASCAR races. Tim was straightforward, told it how it was, and expected people to keep up their end of the bargain. The loving memory of Tim Evans will be forever cherished by his wife of forty-one years, Phyllis Evans, Disko; sons, Mike (Lupe) Evans, Roann, Mickey (Dede) Evans and Matt (Lisa) Evans, both of Silver Lake; step-son, Daniel Brubaker Sr., Rochester; brother, Neil (Linda) Evans, Silver Lake; sisters, Shirley (Roger) Marshall, North Manchester, and Sandra (Dave) Reed, Silver Lake; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Tim was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Terry and Jim Evans; sister, Patsy Evans; and two grandchildren, Alec Evans and Daniel Brubaker Jr. Funeral services were on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 McKee Mortuary. Pastor Terry Bradford officiated. Burial is at Sidney Cemetery, Sidney. For those who wish to honor the memory of Tim Evans, a love offering may be made to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 to assist with final expenses. The family of Tim Evans has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.

Robert L. Miller, 89 Former dairy farmer July 10, 1931 – Nov. 20, 2020

Robert L. Miller, 89, a lifetime resident of North Manchester, passed away at 4 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at Coventry Meadows Healthcare in Fort Wayne. He was born in Wabash County on July 10, 1931, to the late Elmer and Opal (Metzger) Miller. Robert married Janice Carey on Feb. 11, 1961. He worked as a Dairy Farmer most of his life and also worked for Urbana LP Gas. Robert was a 50-year member of the Hanna Masonic Lodge #61, in Wabash and he attended The Chapel, in Fort Wayne. Robert is survived by his wife, Janice; two daughters, Kavena (Richard) Pope, of Jacksonville, Fla. and Michelle (Alberto) Rossi, of Bloomingdale, Ill. Per Robert’s request, there will be no funeral services. Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash.

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Eileen Little, 99

December 2, 2020

Faith Rider, 87

Former homemaker

Enjoyed knitting

May 15, 1921 – Nov. 20, 2020

Dec. 28, 1932 – Nov. 26, 2020

Eileen Little, 99, North Manchester, passed away on Nov. 20, 2020 at Wabash County Hospital. She was born in Kosciusko County on May 15, 1921 to Walter and Ruby (Ulrey) Metzger. She married Norman Little on March 15, 1942 and they were able to spend seventy years together before his death on July 26, 2012. Eileen was a resident at Timbercrest Senior Living Community since 2016. Eileen was a graduate of Chester High School in 1939. She was a homemaker and farm wife. She was active in the Wabash County Extension Homemakers and served on the County Extension Board. She was a 56-year member of the Jolly Janes club and served in various offices, as well as an active member of the Wabash County Pork Producers Association. Eileen was a member of the Eel River Community Church of the Brethren. She was also a member of the former West Manchester Church of the Brethren, where she was active in the Children’s Department and served many years on the Church Board. She loved to read, play dominos, send cards to family and friends, play the piano and eat out with family and friends. She dearly loved her family and grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter Barbara (Don) Peters of Fort Wayne; a son Ted (Lisa) Little of North Manchester; three grandchildren Jamie (Gregg) Mosier of Fort Wayne, Brad (Kara) Peters of Fort Wayne and Nate (Holly) Little of Broomfield, Colo. Her great grandchildren include Drew, Megan and Noah Mosier, Allison, Avery and Austin Peters and Grace and Micah Little. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Joe C. Metzger; and son in law, Don Peters. Out of concern and respect for the health and well-being of others during this COVID crisis, the family has chosen to hold private graveside services. For those who wish to honor the memory of Eileen Little, memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund, P.O. Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Eel River Community Church of the Brethren, 2570 E State Rd 14, Silver Lake, IN 46982. Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Julia Evans, 66 Enjoyed reading May 28, 1954 – Nov. 19, 2020 Julia Sue Evans, 66, of rural Wabash, died at 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at her home. She was born May 28, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio, to Howard and Patricia Ann (Bernor) Powell. Julie was a 1972 graduate of Wabash High School and received her Associates degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion. She married Joe Lee Evans in Wabash on May 4, 1974. Julie was the treasurer at Wabash High School, and also worked for BeauchampMcSpadden Insurance, General Tire, Wabash Incorporated, and North Central Co-Op. She was a member of the Alpha Pi Omega Sorority. Julie enjoyed reading, going to movies, motorcycle riding, snowmobiling, being with her friends, loved her schnauzer dogs, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandson Jayden. She is survived by her husband, Joe Evans of Wabash; son, Tyler Joseph (Sherilyn) Evans of Peru; her grandson, Jayden Evans of Wabash; brother, Howard (Stacey) Powell of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; sister, Laura Powell of Wabash; and her nephew, Dawson Powell of Tarpon Springs, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents. There will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Julia may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Faith Zoe Rider, 87, formerly of Wabash, died at 9:15 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 at Prairie Lakes in Noblesville. She was born Dec. 28, 1932 in White County, to Chester and Iona (McCloud) Reynolds. Faith was a 1951 graduate of Wabash High School, and also attended the Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Fort Wayne. She married Ronald H. Rider at the Wabash Street Methodist Church on May 10, 1952; he died Sept. 2, 2017. She worked for General Telephone in Fort Wayne and Wabash, retiring after 29 years. She was a member of the Wabash Presbyterian Church. Faith enjoyed knitting and oil painting. She is survived by five children, Barry L. (Donna) Rider of Muncie, Sharon L. Brockhaus of Indianapolis, Cynthia L. (Philip) Swihart of Wabash, Brett L. (Annie) Rider of San Antonio, Texas, and Linda L. (Steve) Dummitt of Noblesville; 9 grandchildren, Katie (Chris) Marks of Trafalgar, Brian (Natalie) Swihart of Wabash, Kristi (Levi) Tompkins of DeMotte, Indiana, Joshua (Erin) Rider, Jason Rider, and Ethan Rider, all of Texas, Michael (Tami) Dummitt of Osan Air Base, South Korea, Kari Doty of Noblesville, and Jake (Annie) Dummitt of Louisville, Kentucky; 15 great grandchildren, Brinlei Swihart, Breslyn Swihart, Landan Johnson, Luke Tompkins, Daniel Tompkins, Jacob Tompkins, Brett Mathew Rider, Brody Rider, Scarlet Rider, Kohen Rider, Christopher Rider, Tiffany Rider, Erik Dummitt, Izak Dummitt, Olivia Faith Dummitt, and sister-in-law Darlene Rider of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, James, Richard “Dick”, Sam and Don Reynolds; and her grandson, Timothy Swihart. Private services will be at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Jonathan Cornell officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorials are the Alzheimers Association or the Wabash Presbyterian Church. The memorial guest book for Faith may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Jane Fickling Hale McSpadden. 79 Passionate about fine arts Aug. 5, 1941 – Nov. 23, 2020

Jane Fickling Hale McSpadden, 79, North Manchester, passed away on Nov. 23, 2020 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Jane was born on Aug. 5, 1941 in Urbana, Ill., to the late George Sidney and Laura Jane (Fuller) Fickling. After graduating from North Sacramento High School in 1959, Jane worked for Ida Rolf as a personal attendant and business secretary. In 1977, Jane graduated from Rolf Institute, Boulder, Colo. From the time she graduated until 2007, Jane owned and operated Jane Hale McSpadden Structural Integration, a Rolfer company that dealt with human soft tissue manipulation and movement education. Jane had a passion for fine art. She attended San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, Calif., University of New Orleans, New Orleans, La., and graduated from Goshen College, Goshen, in 2004 with a degree in Fine Arts. She also loved a variety of different music, traveling around the United States, reading, and dining. The loving memory of Jane McSpadden will be forever cherished by her husband, Larry McSpadden, Fishers; son, Charles D. (Sarah) Hale, Garland, Texas; step-children, Helen Diana (Rick Todd) McSpadden, Williamsburg, Va., Lore (Christine) Walker-McSpadden, Rochester, N.Y., and Kevin (Mira) Ginger, Portland, Ore.; step-grandchildren, Harper, Boone, Holden, and Margot. A private celebration of Jan Fickling Hale McSpadden’s life will be held at a later date. For those wishing to honor the memory of Jane McSpadden, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240. The family of Jane McSpadden has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.

Police and fire reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Nov. 20 At 4:14 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kelsey M. Doss, 21, Milford collided with an object in the road on State Road 15 near

County Road 895 North. At 4:49 p.m., a vehicle driven by Thomas E. Boyll, 61, Wabash ran off the road on Old State Road 15 near Bailey Road. Nov. 21 At 12:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Lace A. Blocher, 16, Winona Lake ran off the road on County Road 400 West near State Road 114. At 6:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Charlotte G. Peters, 57, Jonesboro collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 1050 North. At 9:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by Timothy P. Devore, 40, Somerset collided with a deer on State Road 124 near County Road 650 West. Nov. 23

At 8:30 a.m., a vehicle driven by Pamela S. Chopson, 75, North Manchester ran off the road at 23 Lakeview Drive. Nov. 24 At 8:45 a.m., a vehicle driven by Andrew R. Hirschy, 30, Avilla collided with a deer on U.S. 24 West near County Road 800 West. At 5:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jonathan B. Floyd, 34, Kokomo collided with a deer on County Road 700 West near County Road 200 North. At 6:02 p.m., a vehicle driven by Martha L. Willett, 41, Lagro collided with a deer on Old 24 near Hill Street. Nov. 25 At 11:35 p.m., a vehi-

cle driven by Ryan J. Helvie, 20, Peru collided with a deer on State Road 124 near County Road 50 East. Nov. 28 At 8:35 a.m., a vehicle driven by James A. Stroup, 79, Pierceton collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 500 North. At 8:29 p.m., a vehicle driven by Drew A. Wyatt, 23, North Manchester ran off the road on County Road 1500 North near County Road 500 East. Nov. 29 At 2:28 a.m., a vehicle driven by Logan D. Cisneros, 24, Wabash collided with a deer on Old State Road 15 near State Road 124. Continued on Page 19

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At 9:54 p.m., a vehicle driven by Eric J. Meyer, 40, Marion collided with a deer on State Road 15 near State Road 218. North Manchester Arrests Nov. 20 Zachery A. Drudge, 28, North Manchester arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Brent M. Evans, 37, North Manchester arrested for invasion of privacy and residential entry. Nov. 24 Adam M. Groscop, 36, North Manchester arrested for operating while intoxicated. Accidents Nov. 21 5:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by David E. Searles, 55, Columbus, Ohio ran off the road on State Road 114 near County Road 300 East. Nov. 24 3:24 p.m., a vehicle driven by Blake K. Pohler, 17, North Manchester left the roadway near the

intersection of North Market Street and East College Avenue. 10:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by Adam M. Groscop, 36, North Manchester struck a parked vehicle owned by Daphne Steel, 50, North Manchester in the 400 block of West 4th Street. Fire Nov. 20 12:06 p.m., 1200 block of State Road 114 West for an alarm. 4:22 p.m., 1600 block of Frantz Drive for medical assist. Nov. 21 11:04 p.m., 300 block of State Road 13 North for medical assist. Nov. 22 12:43 p.m., 500 block of Hawthorne Trail for medical assist. Nov. 23 11:07 p.m., 1000 block of East Street for an alarm. 11:39 p.m., 600 block of Front Street for medical assist. Nov. 24 2:27 p.m., 1100 block

of Clear Creek Trail for medical assist. Nov. 25 4:06 a.m., 1300 block of West Chester Drive for a malfunctioning C02 detector. 2:01 p.m., 1000 block of East 2nd Street Extended. Land Transfers Bradley Morris and Tammy Morris to Shane M. Flora, warranty deed. Sam E. Crace and April B. Crace to Jose Espinoza and Dolly Espinoza, quitclaim deed. Rick Reiff, Stan Reiff, Doug Reiff and Doris A. Reiff to Steve J. Reiff, personal deed. Rick Reiff, Stan Reiff, Doug Reiff and Steve J. Reiff to Doug and Terri Reiff Revocable Trust, personal deed. Marvin D. Dziabis and Jeanette M. Dziabis to Marvin D. Dziabis, personal deed. Thelma L. Harper, Terry A. Knee and

Darwin G. Harper to Zachary A. Reed, warranty deed. Robert L. Stevenson, Jordan L. Tandy and Sue E. Stevenson to Richard T. Miller and Mary M. Miller, warranty deed. Rebecca A. McLellan and Rebecca A. Baldwin to NV Housing Grant LLC, warranty deed. Sammy Pence to Shepherd Family Real Estate LP, warranty deed. Hidden Diamond Homes LLC to April A. Whitacre, warranty deed. William E. Staton, Betty L. Staton and Nola Hudson to Daniel A. Deantes, personal deed. Bradley A. Farlow and Tammy J. Farlow to Christopher B. Lochner and Sarah E. Lochner, quitclaim deed. Jeffrey A. Miller and Denise Y. Miller to Steininger Enterprises LLC, war-

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ranty deed. Kipp Cantrell and Erin Cantrell to Dakota Frazier, warranty deed. Patrick N. Julian Jr. and Kati N. Julian to George G. Holtrey and Lori J. Holtrey, warranty deed. Franklin D. Goble Jr. to Richard Tyler, warranty deed. Liberty Mills Farm Trust and Cheryl Lynn Basham to Jacob Dale Peden, Jacob Dale Peden Revocable Trust, Tera Cathlene Peden and Tera Cathlene Peden Revocable Trust, trust deed. Helenjean Goff and Steven Michael Goff to Belinda K. Renkenberger, warranty deed. David L. Wagoner II to Parker Joseph Wagoner, warranty deed. Orange Reo II LLC to Nationwide C o m m u n i t y Revitalization LLC, warranty deed. David Goodpasture

to Simeon G. Marion and Laverne E. Marion, quitclaim deed. Bryan Deeter to Jason C. Dawes and Brittny M. Dawes, warranty deed. Doug Mulligan to Kim R. Pratt, warranty deed. Patrick T. Brandenburg and Brandenburg Family Trust to Cris A. Brandenburg, trust deed. Patrick T. Brandenburg and Brandenburg Family Trust to Patrick T. Brandenburg and Haley S. Brandenburg, trust deed. Larry D. Donaldson, Irene E. Donaldson and Donaldson Joint Revocable Trust to Alan Stroud Jr. anad Bernadean Stroud, trust deed. Theron Rupley, Marilee Rupley, Jack Rupley and Cathy Rupley to Noah Cain and Alexis Vernon,

personal deed. Carl R. Miller and Glenda Kay Miller to Tonnie Evans, quitclaim deed. Lincolnville United Methodist Church Inc. to New B e g i n n i n g s Ministries of Wabash County Inc., corporate deed. William Michael Barrows and Nancy Jacoby Barrows to Robert L. Edwards, warranty deed. Susan J. Snavely and Susan J. Snavely Revocable Trust to Kevin N. Brainard and Stephanie L. Brainard, trust deed. David A. Law and Tami L. Law to Danielle Winger and Kirk Winger, warranty deed. Marriage License Patrick Gale Damron, 49 and Kelli Jo Hayslett, 43. Kaleb William Kelsheimer, 21 and Viktoria Grzeszczuk, 19.

Carolyn Hill, 86

Loved serving the Lord

Enjoyed sewing

Jan. 12, 1938 – Nov. 23, 2020

Sept. 21, 1934 – Nov. 29, 2020

Jerome Dean “J.D.” Smith, 82, of Wabash, died at 4:20 a.m., Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Jan. 12, 1938 in Peru, to Thelba Ira and Lois (Sebree) Smith. J.D. was a graduate of Butler Township High School in Miami County and received his degree in Aerospace Engineering from Pan Am International Flight Academy in Fla. He married Mary Ellen Bolinger in Peru, on July 20, 1958; she died Aug. 19, 2020. J.D. worked at RCA in Marion, retiring after 45 years, and was a lay pastor for 50 years. He was a member of the Wabash Alliance Church and attended the Treaty Church of Christ. J.D. was an active member of Gideons International and also handed out Bibles. He was a former director of the Wabash County Life Center and was involved in Wabash County Prison Ministries. J.D. loved serving the Lord, and enjoyed farming and watching high school sports. He is survived by three sons, Drew A. (Kelly) Smith of Wabash, Stuart G. (Michelle) Smith of Carmel, and Brian E. (Tere) Smith of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Aaron (Christine) Smith of Laketon, Danielle Smith of Muncie, Alexandria Smith of Noblesville, Katelyn (Corey) VanDuyne and Shane Smith, both of Wabash, Katherine Smith of Noblesville, and Tyler Smith of Dallas, Texas; great-granddaughter, Shadoe Richter of Laketon; and sister, Lynette (James) Blackman of Hertford, N.C. He was also preceded in death by his parents. Due to the Covid pandemic and J.D.’s request services will be private to the family. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Gideons International

Judith Baucco, 80 Helping Hands volunteer May 3, 1940 – Nov. 23, 2020 Judith R. Baucco, 80, of Wabash, died at 3:32 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born May 3, 1940 in Wabash, to Mark J. and Mary Ellen (Weaver) Rice. Judy married Vincent J. Baucco in Jacksonville, Fla. on Nov. 7, 1959. She was a homemaker and also worked in the kitchen at St. Bernard Catholic School. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and the Rosary Sodality. She volunteered at Helping Hands in Wabash several years. She is survived by her husband, Vince Baucco of Wabash; six children, Stephen (Dawn) Baucco of Louisville, Ky., Donna Marie Lupson of Tarpon Springs, Fla., Nicholas (Carrie) Baucco of Wabash, Daniel Baucco of Bloomington, Matthew (Mary Fisher) Baucco of Arlington, Va., and Andrew (Shelly) Baucco of Wabash; 14 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sylvia Baucco; sister, Margaret “Peg” Carter; granddaughter Mallori Kastner; and one great grandson. A rosary service was Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Helping Hands.

Carolyn Rose Hill, 86, of Wabash, died 6:20 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Sept. 21, 1934 in Wabash, to James Clarence and Gladys (Kendall) Sheperd. Carolyn was a 1952 graduate of Chippewa High School. She married Ralph S. Hill in Wise, Va. on July 5, 1978; he died March 21, 2019. She worked at United Technologies in Wabash. Carolyn was a member of the Christian Heritage Church. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, flower gardening, collecting dolls, traveling, especially to her daughter Becky’s house in Iowa, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by seven children, Timothy (Carla) Reiken of Illinois, Angela Hall of Wabash, Becky (Jim) Albro of Waterloo, Ia., John (Valorie) Hill of Wabash, James (Stacy) Hill of Deedsville, Cindy (Glenn) Miller of Wabash, and Joyce (Brian) Hicks of London, Ky.; 23 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a sister. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Rusty Reiken; daughter, Tammy Blackburn; and two sisters. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Entombment will be in Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was Wednesday, at the funeral home.Preferred memorial is Christian Heritage Church.

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Otto Wolfe, 90

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Lucy Tudor Sundheimer, 81 Oct. 5, 1939 – Nov. 22, 2020

Aug. 7, 1930 – Nov. 23, 2020

Otto Gordon Wolfe, 90, of Laketon, died at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 7, 1930 in Pierceton, to Otto Eldon and Esther Marie (Simmons) Wolfe. Gordon married Iva June Vandermark, Oct. 1, 1955, in Flora. He was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Korean War, and was awarded the Korean Service Medal and two Bronze Service Stars. Gordon worked for Celotex in Lagro, for 43 years, until his retirement in 1996. He was a member and past commander at Laketon American Legion, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, working crossword puzzles, and reading westerns. Gordon is survived by his wife of 65 years, Iva Wolfe, of Laketon; two daughters, Patricia Ann (Thomas) Kelley of South Whitley, and Pamela Sue (Michael) Tilden of Akron; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Jon) Walther of Claypool, Janelle (Eric) Baumert of South Whitley, David (Angie Slone) Tilden of Akron, and Stephanie (Sam Roach) Tilden of Mentone; four great-grandchildren, Rylan Baumert and Raegan Baumert, both of South Whitley, Claire Walther of Claypool, and Mathew Tilden of Akron; and a sister, Louella Krom of Roann. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lowell Wolfe. Due to the COVID pandemic and Gordon’s request services will be private to the family. Burial will be in South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Bender Chapel, North Manchester. Preferred memorial is American Diabetes Association. The memorial guest book for Gordon may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Lucy A. Tudor Sundheimer, 81, of Urbana, died at 12:33 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Oct. 5, 1939 in Wynne, Ark., to Jeff D. and Bessie (McCrary) Hall. Lucy married R. William “Bill” Tudor on March 21, 1964; he died Sept. 3, 1989. She then married Carl Sundheimer in Urbana on May 25, 1996; he died Oct. 1, 2012. She worked at Bertsch Vending in Wabash and also drove school bus for Metropolitan School District of Wabash County. Lucy attended the Urbana Yoke Parrish. She enjoyed reading, working in her yard and her flower garden, and spending time with her family. She is survived by three children, Sam Cone of Urbana, Kelly (Tim) Luzadder of Flora, and Bill Tudor of Urbana; seven grandchildren, Keith Cone of Wabash, Samantha Cone of Disko, Misty (Jeremy) Campbell of Wabash, Alex Luzadder of Indianapolis, Indiana, John Luzadder of Burlington, Indiana, Cailin Luzadder of Flora, and Chris (Laura Merriman) Tudor of Portland, Ore.; 14 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; sister, Josephine Estes of Calif.; and her brother, Buddy (Kasumi) Hall of Kansas. She was also preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter Stephanie Cone; and two sisters. Funeral services were Nov. 28, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service. Burial was in Roann Community Cemetery.

Paul Rapp, 89

Richard Lower, 71

U.S. Marine Corps veteran

Dec. 28, 1948 – Nov. 19, 2020

June 1, 1931 – Nov. 25, 2020

Paul Wayne Rapp, 89, formerly of LaFontaine, died at 8:40 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born on June 1, 1931 in Lincolnville, to George C. and Agnes (Mattox) Rapp. Paul was a 1949 graduate of LaFontaine High School. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Paul married Pauline Belle Tinkel in Wabash on June 15, 1952; she died June 7, 2015. He owned and operated Paul Rapp Marathon Route. Paul was a member of the Woodland Hills Church of Christ in Marion. He is survived by six children Beverly (Dave) Howard of Swayzee, Kenneth (Angie) Rapp of Wabash, Gary (Kathleen) Rapp of Carmel, Daniel (Debbie) Rapp of Wabash, Douglas Rapp of LaFontaine, and Mary (Tom) Finicle of Wabash; ten grandchildren, Christopher (Megan) Rapp of Wabash, Lori (Jason) Cates of Swayzee, Stacy (Brian) Litwin of Longmont, Colo., Vicki (Kenneth) Wren of Nashville, Alecia Rapp of Marion, Amanda Rapp of Fishers, Heather (Brandon) Harnish of Bluffton, Erica Rapp of Carmel, Andrew Finicle of Kokomo, and Jeffrey Finicle of Wabash; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Summers and brother, Charles Rapp, both of Wabash. He was also preceded in death by his parents; his brother, George Rapp and his sister, Joyce Cullar. Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Bruce Everett officiating. Burial is in LaFontaine Cemetery, LaFontaine. Preferred memorial is Woodland Hills Church of Christ. The memorial guest book for Paul may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Former K-Mart manager Aug. 19, 1939 – Nov. 26, 2020

Ruth Evelyn Moser, 81, Somerset, passed away at 2:49 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born in Hornersville, Mo., on Saturday, Aug. 19, 1939, to Lewis and Maddie (Donaldson) Hogeland. On Sept. 23, 1954, she married Jerry Moser and he survives. Ruth worked as a manager for 12 years with K-Mart, retiring in 1989. She was a member of Somerset Christian Church (Somerset Church of Christ). She lit up the room when she walked in. Folks loved her and she knew no strangers, only friends she had yet to meet. Survivors include her sons, Jeff L. Moser of Marion, Rick E. (Brenda) Moser of Timberlake, N.C., David B. (Mary) Moser of Urbana, John B. (Teresa) Moser of Yancyville, N.C.; 12 grandkids; and 15 great-grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Maddie Hogeland; brothers, LC Hogeland, Wayne Hogeland; and sister, Phyllis Jean Rice. A Funeral Service to celebrate Ruth ‘s life was Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at the Somerset Church of Christ. Jeff Hierholzer will be officiating with burial following at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Somerset Church of Christ 153 W. Old Slocum Trail, Somerset, IN 46984.

Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of City of Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana that the proper legal officer of City Council at their regular meeting place at Wabash, at 6 o’clock P.M., on 14th day of December, 2020. Will consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year. Amount Fund Name: Local Road and Street Budget Classification – Local Road and Street

$ 120,000.00

TOTAL for Rainy Day Fund:

$ 120,000.00

Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. This is not a tax rated fund and will not increase the Tax Rate. The additional appropriations as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF). The DLGF will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriations made within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of the action taken. Dated 11-19-20 11/25 & 12/2

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Todd Eiler, 84 Sept. 4, 1936 – Nov. 25, 2020

Ruth Moser, 81

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Richard D. Lower, 71, of Wabash, died at 9:50 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at Vernon Health and Rehab in Wabash. He was born Dec. 28, 1948 in Wabash, to James Richard and Ruthann (Lamm) Lower. Richard was a Wabash High School graduate and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He married Kathryn Carter in Hawaii on Feb. 16, 2005. He worked 18 years for the Department of Corrections. He was a member of the Wabash Christian Church, Izaak Walton League, the Civil Air Patrol, and the Wabash County E.M.A. Richard enjoyed fishing, traveling, dogs, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Carter-Lower of Wabash; two children, Bryan (Bobbi) Harper of Elkins, W. Va., and Susan (Doug) Hartman of Franklin, W. Va.; three step-daughters, Annette (Michael) Wright of Wabash, Amy (Andy) Eads of Lagro, and Angela (Ryan) Iden of New Haven; two step-sons James Lower of Mo., and John Vajda of Ark.; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandsons; and his brother, Steve (Rose) Lower of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services and burial will be at a later date at the Marion National Cemetery.

Todd Edward Eiler, 84, of Huntington, died at 9:40 p.m. Nov. 25, 2020 at North Woods Village, Ft. Wayne. Todd was born on Sept. 4, 1936 in North Manchester, the son of Donald Eiler and Irene (DeLauter) Eiler. He graduated from Urbana High School in 1954 and married Annette J. Radabaugh on May 5, 1957 in Urbana. She preceded him in death on Oct. 21, 2017. Todd worked as a Home Improvement Contractor, and was the Owner of Wilson Aluminum Products for 20 years. He loved his dog, spending time with his grandchildren, and traveling. Survivors include his daughter, Tammy (Tom) Selig of Columbia City; three sons, Jeff (Kris) Eiler of Huntington, Jay Eiler of Huntington, Michael Eiler of Indianapolis; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and many special nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annette J. Eiler; son, Mark A. Eiler; father, Donald Eiler; mother, Irene Eiler; brother, Bryce Eiler; and sister, Norma Ross. Services were on Dec. 2, 2020at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Cause No. 85C01-2010-ES-000089 In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that John L. Barzani was, on the 6th day of November, 2020, appointed personal representative of the estate of John R. Cain, deceased, who died on October 23, 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 6th day of November, 2020. Lori J. Draper 11/6/2020 Clerk of the Circuit Court for Wabash County, Indiana Johnston & Johnston, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate P.O. Box 673 Marion, IN 46952 (765) 661-9541 11/25, 12/2/20

Filed: 11/9/2020 4:11 PM Clerk Wabash County, Indiana 85C01-2011-EU-000091 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Ryan T. Baker was on the 10th day of November, 2020, appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Richard Alan Baker, deceased, who died on the 20th day of October, 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 10th day of November, 2020. Lori J. Draper Clerk of the Wabash Circuit Court For Wabash County, Indiana Attorney For Estate:

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Elks help local organizations:

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Sue Keller (at left in top and bottom photos), Exalted Ruler for Wabash Elks Lodge No. 471, presents checks to Liz Hobbs (top photo), director of The Access Youth Center, and Bev Vanderpool (bottom photo), president of the Wabash Area Community Theater. Looking on are Laura Helm (top photo), director of The Access Learning Academy, and Beth Miller (bottom photo), a member of the WACT board and chaplain for the Wabash Elks. The Lodge recently donated $2,500 to The Access to be used for its Grab and Go after school meal program, and $1,000 to WACT to be used toward its building fund. WACT hopes to purchase a building to permantly house sets, costumes and more. In addition to those two donations, the Lodge also donated $500 to Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kart, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kart, a program which strives to provide a comforting diversion to hospitalized children and their families, and to foster a love of books, and ultimately literacy, by encouraging children to read and parents to read to their children. Photos provided

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Having had the pleasure of working in the food world for nearly two decades, I have heard more than my fair share of food stories – good, bad and ugly. Sorting through them, I have found that when it comes to leftovers, there are those who love them like crazy, and those that despise them so much that they are promptly scooted from the table to the dog dish, or the trash! Personally, I have to seem to have a foot in both camps because, while some foods do make for great leftovers, others not so much. However, when it comes to Thanksgiving, there is nary a leftover that is not suitable for a repeat performance. In fact, some turn out as good, if not better than the dish they were when they first appeared on your plate! My mom used to set aside one leg, one thigh, and both wings, which she would put inside the turkey carcass after she removed the rest of the meat. Then she would wrap the carcass up for freezing so she could pull it out in the middle of winter to whip up a warm pot of turkey soup. I can still remember how the roasted turkey skin and meat made the soup taste oh-so-good, and how tender the meat became, too. Ah, memories! Looking for recipe sources for the rest of the meat, which she usually didn’t freeze, I turned to McCormick Spice because they offer an awesome recipe database that has a wide variety of recipes that are not only beautifully eyeappealing, but also quite delicious, too! All made using leftover Thanksgiving ingredients, these redo recipes are quite crafty at concealing that they were made using left over foods. So crafty, in fact, that you just might be able to sneak them past

LAURA KURELLA someone who is a leftover poo-poo! When planning the re-use of Thanksgiving leftovers, do be sure to follow food safety guidelines, which recommend removing all meat from the turkey carcass (bones) before storing, like Mom did, and using or freezing it all within three to five days from original cook date. Here now are some oh-so-easy ways to turn those Thanksgiving leftovers into dishes so delicious they make for an outstanding encore. Enjoy! LEFTOVER TURKEY TACO CRESCENT RING PREP TIME: 25m; COOK TIME: 25m; Yield: 10 Servings. 1 package McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix, divided use 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 cups shredded cooked turkey 15 1/4 ounces whole kernel corn, drained 10 ounces diced tomatoes and chiles, drained 1 garlic clove, minced 8 ounces whipped cream cheese 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided use 16 ounces refrigerated crescent dinner rolls Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Reserve 1 teaspoon Seasoning Mix in small bowl; set aside. Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender. Add turkey, corn, tomatoes, garlic and remaining Seasoning Mix. Cook and stir 5

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minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Unroll each crescent roll dough on greased or parchment paper-lined baking pan. Separate into triangles. Arrange triangles to resemble the sun, with the center open. Press the dough where the bottoms of the triangles overlap. Spoon turkey mixture in a ring where the dough overlaps. Fold triangle points over filling, tucking into bottom layer to secure. Continue until entire ring is enclosed. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, stir remaining 1 cup shredded cheese into reserved Seasoning Mix in bowl. Remove ring from oven. Sprinkle with cheese mixture. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts. Serve with desired toppings. ULTIMATE LEFTOVER TURKEY PANINI PREP TIME: 15m; COOK TIME: 16m; Yield: 4 Servings. 1/2 cup cranberry sauce 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ginger, Ground 2 tablespoons butter, melted 8 slices pumpernickel bread 1-pound sliced roast turkey 1 cup baby arugula leaves 4 slices sharp Cheddar cheese Mix cranberry sauce, mayonnaise, and ginger in small bowl. Set aside. Spread butter on 1 side of each slice of bread. Place 4 of the bread slices, butteredside down, on cutting board. Top with turkey, cranberry spread, arugula leaves and cheese. Cover each with second slice of bread, buttered-side up. Heat large skillet on medium heat. Place 2 of the sandwiches in skillet. Cook 2 to 4 minutes per side or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining 2 sandwiches.

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Turn Thanksgiving leftovers into dishes so delicious and tasty they make for an outstanding encore. Recipes and photos courtesy of McCormick GLUTEN-FREE LEFTOVER TURKEY CHOWDER PREP TIME: 10m; COOK TIME: 30m; Yield: 8 Servings. 4 slices bacon, chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cups water 4 medium red potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch

cubes (about 2 cups) 1 package McCormick® GlutenFree Turkey Gravy Mix 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour 2 cups half-and-half 2 cups cubed cooked turkey 8 3/4 ounces whole kernel corn, undrained 1 teaspoon

McCormick® Sage, Rubbed Cook bacon in large saucepan on medium heat until crisp. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add water and potatoes. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Stir Gravy Mix and flour in medium bowl. Stir in half-and-half with wire whisk until smooth. Stir mixture into saucepan. Add turkey, corn, and sage. Bring to boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Lady Squires get first victory of the season

After an 0-4 start to the 2020-21 season, the Manchester girls basketball team broke through for its first win, a 54-49 road victory at Wawasee Tuesday, Nov. 24. After a 10-10 tie at the end of the first quarter, Wawasee outscored Manchester 18-14 in the second quarter to take a 28-24 halftime lead. The Squires dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Warriors 15-5, and led 39-33 heading into the fourth quarter. Manchester scored 15 points in the fourth quarter, the first time this season the team has scored in double-digits in all four quarters, and held on for the win. Eva Bazzoni had a huge game with 23 points and eight rebounds, while Keilan Creager had 10 points, two assists, and two steals. Emma Garriott had a balanced nine points, five rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and two steals, followed by Morgan Parrett with six points and five rebounds, Makenzy Meyer with six points, three steals, and two rebounds, and Beletu Stout with three assists, four steals, and two rebounds. The JV team lost a tough 35-28 decision to Wawasee Tuesday night. Gracie Lauer led Manchester with 11 points, three rebounds, and two steals, followed by Aliala Atienza with six points and two steals, Kim Schroll with five points and six rebounds, Manchester 46, Oak Hill 32 The Lady Squires jumped out to a quick lead and never let Oak Hill get into the game in a 46-32 win over the Lady Golden Eagles Saturday, Nov. 28. Manchester outscored Oak Hill 145 in the first quarter and took a 19-9 lead at halftime. Oak Hill stayed even in the third quarter, outscoring the Lady Squires 12-11, but never got any closer. Bazzoni led a balanced Manchester

attack with 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals, while Garriott had 10 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals, Morgan Parrett had nine points, seven rebounds, and one assist, Makenzy Meyer had eight points and six rebounds, and Keilan Creager had three points, two assists, and two steals. Gracie Lauer pulled down four rebounds, and Leyna Borgmann recorded one rebound. The JV team lost to Oak Hill 29-19. Individual stats were not available. Northfield Northfield 59, Peru 39 The Northfield girls basketball team had no trouble with Peru Monday night, Nov. 23, in a 59-39 road win.

Emma Hoover led Northfield with 18 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and four steals, while Kenzie Baer had 13 points, eight rebounds, and three steals, and Hannah Holmes had 11 points and one rebound. Kearston Stout added nine points, four assists, two rebounds, and two steals, followed by Addi Baker with five points, five rebounds, and one assist, Ainsley and Dale with three points and four rebounds. The JV team had no trouble with Peru in a 36-12 win. Eden Hoover led the way with 11 points, followed by Hannah Holmes and Jaycie Krom with eight points each. Southwood Southwood 46, Oak Hill 41 The Southwood

Lady Knights pulled out a 46-41 win over Oak Hill Tuesday, Nov. 24. Ashley Smith led Southwood with 15 points, two rebounds, and one assist, Ella Haupert added 11 points and two assists, and Maggie Ball pitched in with nine points, 11 assists, and three blocks. Aleia Sweet had five points, three assists, and two steals, followed by Bailey Wyatt with three points and one steal, Rylee Barney with two rebounds, nine assists, and four blocks, and Mya Denney with two assists. The JV team fell to Oak Hill 22-17. Lili Combs led Southwood with six points, 12 assists, and three blocks, followed by Macy Barney with five points and six

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