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Army Corps of Engineers seeks input on reservoir master plan Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District are preparing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document

associated with the development of an updated resource management master plan for three USACE properties in Indiana, Salamonie Lake,

Mississinewa Lake, and J.E. Roush Lake.

The master plan is the strategic land use management document that guides the comprehensive man-

agement and development of all recreational, natural, and cultural resources throughout the life of the USACE projects (dams). It is a vital tool for the responsible stewardship and sustainability of project resources for the benefit of present and future generations.

The master plan also guides and articulates USACE responsibilities to preserve, conserve, restore, maintain, manage, and develop the project lands, waters, and

associated resources.

The primary goals of the master planning process are to prescribe an overall land use management plan, resource objectives, and associated design and management concepts.

To assist in the review, USACE is requesting the public’s assistance in gathering information to identify properties which may be of religious or cultural significance that may be affected by the project as specified by

the implementing regulations for Section 106 as provided by the National Historic Preservation Act. Additionally, the Corps would appreciate any comments, concerns or modifications anyone might have about potential environmental or social impacts from this proposed project.

USACE released the following requests: As part of the NEPA scoping process, the Chicago District would appreciate input on: Potential resource impacts or concerns related to the existing operation and maintenance of the individual dams and associated property. Impacts may be related, but not limited, to: Flooding and flood risk management, wetlands, flora and fauna, recreation, cultural resources Opportunities for alterations to existing land management practices and operation of USACE owned property.

A virtual public scoping meeting will be held on Jan. 27, 2021 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. via videoconference. The conference can be joined by visiting the following WebEx link: usace1.webex.com/m eet/alex.r.hoxsie The 30-day window for submitting scoping comments will run from Jan. 27 through Feb. 26, 2021.

A web-based comment submittal tool is being developed for this effort and will be accessible on the Chicago District’s h o m e p a g e (www.lrc.usace.army. mil) under the ‘Public Review’ heading prior to Jan. 27.

If you have information, comments or concerns regarding properties which may be of religious or cultural significance that you believe may be affected by this project, please contact Ashley Dailide, Project Archaeologist and Tribal Liaison at ashley.m.dailide@usa ce.army.mil.

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Lawmakers to look at rural broadband

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com An interesting legislative session is in store for Indiana, largely because the state is in “uncharted waters and a lot different time,” one local lawmaker believes.

State Sen. Andy Zay made the remarks during a recent ZOOM meeting sponsored by Grow Wabash County to look at the upcoming 122nd General Assembly.

Zay and newly elected State Rep. Craig Snow discusses their take on the upcoming session, which begins Jan. 4, as well as their views on various topics broached by those watching online.

ZOOM meetings have been helpful and beneficial, Zay believes, “but I do look forward to getting back with my colleagues” to take part in the business of the State of Indiana.

For Snow, who is replacing longtime legislator Dave Wolkins, this session will have a totally new experience, more so because of COVID19 and not just because he is a freshman legislator.

“The representatives have been moved to a different building all together to do our session,” he said.

Both Zay, RHuntington, and

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Snow, R-Warsaw, believe that one of the main topics of discussion will be rural broadband access in Indiana.

The need for better broadband was made evident this year during the lockdown caused by the pandemic.

“When the shutdown began in march and April, it was very evident to many the challenges we were facing as far as connectivity,” he said.

Many school corporations around the state were ill-prepared for the eLearning that took up the last three months of the 2019-20 school year. The Fort Wayne school district, for example, was not yet ready for eLearning, Zay noted.

“We sent our students home,” he continued. “Many of our rural students had dramatic challenges in being able to access their studies and their work from home.”

Schools weren’t the only ones adversely affected by the lockdown.

“Businesses working remotely had challenges in connecting remotely,” Zay said. “Some had to come in simply because of service, or lack of service.”

Broadband access also is important because of healthrelated issues.

Parkview Health’s telehealth program saw a 10,500 percent increase in use during the pandemic.

“It’s clear that won’t remain itself at that level,” Zay said, “but it’s also clear that (telehealth) is here to stay.”

In spite of the problems, Zay noted Indiana has made some strides in addressing the matter, however, he continued, “we have to do better on that.”

In the last budget cycle, the General Assembly passed a $100 million rollout of funding for rural broadband.

To date, Zay said, Gov. Eric Holcomb has apportioned about $75 million of that for projects that connected 21,500 Hoosier households.

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“We’re a long way from home,” the senator said. “Leadership has to keep pitching forward with this, and we have to find a way to work with all of our providers to get them to reach out for the last mile.

That’s really the problem we have right now.”

Senators are hoping to craft some comprehensive legislation this year to address the matter, Zay said. In addition, lawmakers are working on another piece that “could be a game changer for the State of Indiana.”

Snow, like Zay, believes the pandemic showed the real need for a solution to the program.

“It really highlighted a need,” he said.

“In my own house, working from home, my wife is a teacher working from home, my daughter is in college and she was home doing her homework and taking exams on the internet.

“It was frustrating, but at least we had access.”

Rural broadband was declared the top priority for the 2021 legislative session by the Mayors and Commissioners Caucus of Northeast Indiana on Dec. 17.

The Caucus supports the expansion of resources to increase access to broadband and expand connectivity for Northeast Indiana, including

funding to expand access to high-speed, reliable internet, according to a news release from the organization.

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Good-bye, 2020 While visitor bureaus around the state were forced to close and furlough staff, the local office indeed pivoted and changed its focus from primarily promoting tourism to helping those in Wabash, more specifically small businesses around the county.

“I pulled our team together and said, ‘OK, we’re going to start working from home,” Flohr said.

“Each of us had county guides at

home and immediately started reaching out to as many businesses as we could. …

We worked closely with various businesses.”

For example, the staff showed one business how to take a Google document and turn it into an online format with a link that they could email out to their patrons. The staff also helped another business owner learn the ins and outs of doing Facebook Live

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“We worked closely with Grow Wabash County and other leadership,” Flohr said. “We would meet biweekly with those leaders to discuss how we were helping small businesses.

(Local leaders) were really focused on how to receive COVID information. They were also dealing with people who had to file for unemployment for the first times in their lives and don’t know how to deal with it.

“So, we kind of split some of that workload off a little bit and, to be honest, most of the support that these smaller businesses needed were marketing resources. That is our wheelhouse.”

Like all Americans, local leaders faced various challenges, many changing on a daily, sometimes hourly, basis.

“I am not sure as mayor I would have done anything differ-

ently, better maybe, but not differently,” Long said. “The guidance that I received from the State of Indiana, federal government agencies and the CDC was ever changing and still is to this day.

“I am blessed to be surrounded with a great group of professionals in the City of Wabash and throughout Wabash County who enabled me to turn on a dime when needed. My department heads had to be flexible to continue to provide the services the community is used to receiving, while eliminating some services they

were used to in order to keep our employees safe.”

One such service was the spring and fall clean-up weeks.

Rather than place unwanted items in front of their homes for pick up, residents were asked to drop off their items at designated spots.

“I think if I had to do it all over again, I would have closed City Hall to the public earlier, went to appointment only, and not opened areas so soon as to not have the ‘yo-yo’ effect of opening and closing,” Long said. “We were fortunate to obtain plenty of PPE for our

employees to help and protect them early, and have continued to obtain supplies to maintain adequate protection into the future.”

Like others, Gillenwater is proud of the way his agency worked to meet the various challenges.

“From the Rapid Response loans, through three different OCRA grants, CO.STARTERS, our Business in a Box grants, our March and April Gift Card giveaways and everything else we did, we pivoted as quickly as we needed to,” he said. “We put a lot of our traditional efforts

on temporary hold at various points of the year including some of our bigger picture items to respond to the very present and quickly changing immediate needs of the community.”

Schools, like many things, were greatly affected by the pandemic.

“Friday, the thirteenth of March 2020, was an unbelievable day,” said Mike Keaffaber, Superintendent of the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County. “The three superintendents of the Wabash County schools met and we decided, along with most of the State of Indiana, to close the schools for an extended time.

“The following statement that went out to all MSD of Wabash County parents on March 13 was unprecedented: ‘At this time, MSD of Wabash County is closing all schools and canceling all school-related activities until Monday, April 13, 2020.’ Later on, in the nine weeks, all Indiana schools were closed for the rest of the school year.”

But that didn’t stop local educators from working to better the students around Wabash County.

“I remember how the staff rallied to provide instruction remotely, prepare grab and go breakfast and lunches and deliver to nine locations, and create additional opportunities for the 2020 seniors who scheduled parades which might become a new tradition,” Keaffaber said.

And throughout the thing, local leaders, like all Americans, were learning as they were going. While things weren’t always perfect, the experience has helped them learn for the future.

“One item where hindsight is 20-20 – we did a lot of cash grants and loans, and we tried our best to pair those offers of technical assistance from our partners such as the Small Business Development Center, SCORE, CO.STARTERS and others,” Gillenwater said. “In hindsight, putting a more stringent requirement on Continued on Page 5

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Good-bye, 2020 some of those funds may have served particular businesses better, and in response we hope to really ramp up our small business training offerings ad ‘sell’ all of the services our partners can bring to the table in 2021.”

Keaffaber said overall, his staff did a great job communicating and keeping students engaged.

But, he added, hindsight is always 20-20.

“If possible, we would have created a more organized system to directly communicate individually with parents and students during the school closure,” he said. “Many communications and even individual contacts occurred, but making it more systematic across the district (would have been beneficial).

“We were in constant change not really knowing that we would close for the rest of the school year. Again, knowing what we know now would have made it much better to create those systems.”

Among the things Long learned during the year was something on a personal level.

“I’ve learned that no matter what you do as mayor, it is never good enough for some people,” he said. “Removing myself from social media on a personal level has allowed me to relax and not let the ‘chatter affect me.’”

He said he tends to take comments personally, which, he said, can lead to his mental health deteriorating to a point.

“I learned that I need to lean on people around me more and not try to do everything myself,” he said. “We have many supporting

organizations in the city who are willing and ready to lend a helping hand if I just relax and ask for assistance. The bottom line is, even with the pandemic, the business of running a City didn’t come to a stop. Construction continues in spite of the pandemic, services must still be provided, and I think I’ve learned that even in the most trying times we can keep the ball rolling.”

What 2021 holds for Wabash County remains to be seen.

“The outlook for me is guarded as we try to determine the revenue that the city will receive in 2021 and 2022,” Long said. “Many revenue sources are delayed coming to the city from the State of Indiana, as an example, the State of Indiana reduced our budget in the Motor Vehicle Highway fund so we are adjusting the 2021 budget at the Street Department to deal with that. Our department staffing levels have always been lean, so we don’t anticipate any reduction in staffing as a result, it may mean that we are unable to do full width paving on some streets needing it and will have to patch more than we would like for a couple of years.

“As soon as revenue receipts return to pre-COVID levels, we will get back on track with our street maintenance. We may explore opportunities for repairs while cutting costs.”

However, he does foresee some good news in 2021.

“I anticipate that we will see progress on an economic front due to the fact that we didn’t “shut down” as some communities did and

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...continued from Page 4 companies, people from out of state appreciate that fact,” the mayor said. “We will continue to pivot if needed as we deal with the long term effects of the pandemic. Preparing for what is occurring in Great Britain right now is on my mind also as the virus changes daily life. I think we will be able to get a better grip on it once vaccines are

readily available and people are willing to be vaccinated.”

Gillenwater also is optimistic.

Locally, once we hit that threshold where the risk of transmission is lowered I think you will see a renewed excitement for everything from attending school in person to our Grow Wabash County events to attending a show at the

Honeywell Center – basically everything we all took for granted prior to March 2020,” he said. “We really plan to look at life in a post-COVID world and frankly look at how has this affected our target industries, business recruitment, site selection, livability, and the like.

“We are doubling our entrepreneurial support efforts and

rolling out a new high school entrepreneurship program in partnership with CO.STARTERS across all of our high schools. Housing will continue to be a key focus as we look to further redevelop several sites. Our Imagine One85 Initiative will be in full swing still, and we will really start to see the results from our public input ses-

sions start to shape our comprehensive strategic planning.”

Keaffaber expects a “continued challenging 2021 that will provide success by our students, staff, and community as a whole. We are a giving community that rises up to the challenges that are offered to them! I feel positive and confident that 2021 will be Continued on Page 15

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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on another longstanding event.

The Fort Wayne Farm Show, usually scheduled for midJanuary at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, has been postponed.

The show, originally scheduled for Jan. 18-20, will now take place March 911.

“In compliance with the Allen County Health Department and to assure the safety and success of the

Fort Wayne Farm Show, Tradexpos has rescheduled the 32nd annual Fort Wayne Farm Show from the original January dates to March 9, 10, & 11, 2021,” Treadexpos announced on its webpage.

Now, in its 32nd year, the show grown to become one of the nation’s most respected farm shows, attracting attendees from many states.

The Fort Wayne Farm Show now offers approximately

DivorceCare, a 13-week DVD series sponsored by Wabash Friends Counseling Center, features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on topics concerning divorce and recovery.

The support group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the Conference Room in the Wabash Friends Counseling Center, 3563 South State Road 13, Wabash. Wearing a mask is required when entering.

Group leader and members of the group meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Subway, 1812 S. Wabash Street on State Road 15, Wabash.

More info: Call 260-563-8453 or 877-350-1658, or e-mail office@wabashfriends.org; or call group leader Janet at 260-571-5235.

The website for DivorceCare is www.divorcecare.org

1100 booths, exhibiting the latest farm technology the industry has to offer along with the area’s largest variety of farm machinery equipment.

Northeastern Indiana Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Purdue Cooperative Extension are slated to present daily educational seminars.

In addition, in support of the Indiana FFA Scholarship Foundation, fundraising auctions, featuring a variety of donated items, is scheduled to take place. Last year’s auction raised over $20,000.00 for scholarships.

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Andrew Autajay (left), Senior Corporate Gift Officer for Riley Children’s Foundation, accepts a check from Kevin Willour, President/CEO Beacon Credit Union. Photo provided

Beacon donates funds to Riley Through the generous efforts of employees and the membership, Beacon Credit Union’s annual fundraising drive for Riley Children’s Hospital Foundation brought in over $25,000.

Events in 2020 included Member Center decorating contests, outdoor Zumba night, penny wars and bake sales along with other creative efforts that were organized

throughout the year to help raise funds for pediatric research and enhanced treatments which Riley provides to the children of Indiana.

“As everyone knows, this has been a very difficult year for all of us and I am amazed at the generosity of our members and staff under some very difficult circumstances with COVID-19,” states Kevin Willour,

President/CEO. “We are very fortunate to have such an incredible resource in Indiana to serve our children and their families. Beacon Credit Union is proud to partner with Riley Children’s Hospital.”

The hospital’s foundation offers hope to thousands of families seeking help for seriously ill and injured children; help that only

Riley Hospital for Children can provide. The hospital opened in 1924 as the state’s first hospital exclusively for children and is home to the state’s largest pediatric research program. Beacon Credit Union is a proud supporter of Riley Children’s Hospital and the hope and care they bring.

YMCA offers savings to new members Officials from Wabash County YMCA are encouraging all to start the New Year on the right foot and jump start wellness goals easily with the Wabash County YMCA. Community members can save up to $74 off the joiner fee and see what the Y is all about this upcoming year.

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Join the YMCA family and enjoy member benefits such as: group exercise classes, child watch services, priority registration for programs, unlimited access to the wellness center, indoor tennis and pickleball

courts, access to the Honeywell Pool in the summer, guest passes for family and friends, nationwide membership across the country where available, and much more.

For additional questions, call the Wabash County YMCA at 260-563-922.

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COVID test site has revises hours The Bowen Center free COVID-19 testing site at the Kosciusko County Fair Grounds has administered 10,256 tests, averaging 194 tests per day, since it opened on Oct. 15 The drive-through testing site was moved from the Bowen Center Health Clinic parking lot to the Kosciusko County

Fair Grounds Shrine Building located at 1400 E. Smith Street in Warsaw at the end of November to accommodate the increased need and to help provide shelter for workers during the cold winter months. For the holidays, the site will continue testing with revised hours.

Holiday Hours: Thursday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day) - Closed Saturday, Jan. 2 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Regular Hours: M o n d a y , Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday – 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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Various meetings planned Pastor Wayne Balmer of the Roann United Methodist sermon for Jan. 3, 2021 will be online at 9 a.m.

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

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

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Jan. 1 – Mr. & Mrs. David Vigar and Mr. & Mrs. Mack Eudy.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: December 30 – Boden McWhirt; December 31 – Rachael McWhirt, Dottie Blackburn, and Matt VanBuskirk; Jan. 2 – Phyllis Vigar and Pat Betzner; Jan. 4 – Aaron See and Robert Lynn III; Jan. 5 – Jane Hentgen and Richard Moyer.

TODAY PASTOR MACE will be lighting the fourth candle of the Advent Wreath: This week we light the first three candles of the Advent wreath, the candles of hope, peace, and joy. Now, we light the fourth Advent can-

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dle, the candle of love.

Jesus demonstrated self-giving love in his ministry as the Good Shepherd. Advent is a time for kindness, thinking of others, and sharing with others. It is a time of love as God loved us by giving us the most precious gift. As God is love, let us be love also. In the book of Deuteronomy, we find these words, “17 For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who is not partial and takes no bribe. 18 He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing. 19 Love the sojourner, therefore, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt.” From the gospel of John chapter 13 we hear, “34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if

you have love for one another.”

Great anticipation was in the air for the messiah to come. This messiah was coming as a part of the covenant that a loving God made with His people. The God of love gave His son to show us His great love and mercy.

In this love, we, as followers of God, are called to love as the Father loved His son so that we might be filled with joy (John 15:911). John then shares the blessings of this love in verses 12-17.

The love of Jesus is personal. We are called to love as He loves us.

Jesus is our example and as we experience this love, we should in return love others. No one on the face of this earth cannot say they are not loved. God so loved the world. Love is available and needs to be accepted. This love is sacrificial. We truly love not what we lust after but what we are willing to sacrifice for. Jesus gave up his life for us that we might have life. This love provides a friendship with Jesus. We were not bought to be a slave, but a friend. A faith in Jesus is a relationship, not a religion.

That is why Jesus scolded the Pharisees because their hearts were not in their faith.

This love chose us to be made right with God, we did not choose it. Paul says that we

were dead in our trespasses and sins. We were dead to spiritual things but God made us alive. And then this love is meant to produce fruit. Faith without works is dead. God makes us alive in Christ so that we can be made disciples. This love produces an inward fruit of the spirit and an outward fruit of souls.

Godly love is doing that which is in the best interest of the other person We live in a very selfish world where people focus on themselves and their rights rather than those around them. Every aspect of this world is drowning in self-focus and pride. The world needs to see and experience the love of God

by His followers living in the same way He loved His son. This is only done as we submit to the spirit of God and allow spiritual fruit to become evident in this life.

Pastor Rob preaches at the Roann First Brethren Church every Sunday at 10 a.m.

I CAN BE reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-1pm. I can also be reached via phone, 765-833-2614.

News deadline will be Tuesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.

Lagro UMC continues drive thru dinners The Lagro United Methodist Church, 1100 Main St., provides Drive Thru Dinner Pick Up every Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. Pull up to the Fellowship Hall door

and they will load your ready-to-eat meals into your vehicle. No registration is required.

Happy New Year, with hope for a bright future! Are you makFiled: 11/25/2020 10:47 AM Clerk Wabash County, Indiana

85C01-2011-EU-000093 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that Lorna L. Warrick was on the 25th day of November, 2020, appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Phyllis A. Moore, deceased, who died on the 6th 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 25th day of November, 2020.

Lori J. Draper Clerk of the Wabash Circuit Court For Wabash County, Indiana Attorney For Estate:

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Joseph W. Eddingfield, #8421-85 84 West Market Street P.O. Box 294 Wabash, Indiana 46992 (260) 563-1154

ing any New Year resolutions? One of the goals I had over 25 years ago was to read the Bible through every year. That was one of the best decisions I ever made.

Share your New Year resolutions with me.

Congratulations to four enterprising ladies from Lagro who have opened POP UP Boutique, 180 W. Harrison St., Wabash.

The four ladies are Kristie Bone, Angie Grier, Laura Knable, and Tiffany Smith.

They are closed now for the holidays. In 2021 the shop hours will be Thursday 4-8 p.m., Friday 9-11 a.m. and 4-8 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They also have

an extra booth space; to inquire about renting it call Kristie Bone at 260-571-6664.

It is no surprise that December 31 is National Champagne Day. Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to their Continued on Page 9

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ECHO Racing track officials have been discussing how to handle the new year, January 2021 of racing and how to hold an awards reception ceremony to present the trophies for this year, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the pandemic has put the presentation of the awards on hold. The ECHO Youth Drivers didn’t get to finish the race series in March of 2020. When things lighten up on this virus, the ECHO Officials will have an article in The Paper of notifying all the ECHO Youth Drivers when this will take place. As of February 2020 the points per race, there is a tie in Class B for 2nd and a tie for 3rd place in Class A. There will be races held when ECHO can return to determine who will take home a trophy for their respected class. Keep watching The Paper for more on ECHO Racing.

Rick & Roxie Monce: Rick is a veteran so they decided to be married on Veterans Day in 2017.

The marriage took place in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Standing in were Rick’s Army friends, Benny and Elaine Baker to help celebrate the occasion.

For two weeks Rick and Roxie stayed in Tennessee up in the mountains on their honeymoon exploring a number of sites and paying tribute to fallen soldiers of the Civil War. Rick has two children, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Eads and Brent Monce. Lizzie is married to Josh Eads and they have two children, Logan and Liam. Roxie has two children Angie Stapleton and Chad Partridge. Angie is married to Walter Stapleton and they have one child, Kilee.

The Monce’s have seven grandchildren, Logan, Liam Eads, Starr, Bruce, Shawn Partridge, Brook Yoder and Kilee Stapleton. Rick and Roxie have a pet dog which they named Zombie. The Monce’s like camping and they have a setup at Art’s Country Park and have a wonderful park family that has taken them in. Rick loves to cook and share his outstanding

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Rick has given me a recipe to share with the readers of my articles and to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year.

This one is prime rib and the best way he has found to roast it. First thing is to find a well marbled prime rib, let it sit on the counter until it comes to room temperature. Follow next the directions very close. RUB: half a stick of butter (soften), 5 cloves of minced garlic, 1 Tablespoon table grind pepper (not Ground powdered), 1 Tablespoon course salt and 1 Tablespoon plain ground coffee.

Mix altogether to make a paste then

rub over the entire prime rib. Set the oven to 500 degrees and preheat. Place in oven for 5 minutes per pound (if the meat is 5 pounds it will take 500 degrees 25 minutes) then shut the oven off and (do not open it for 2 hours). Pull from oven after 2 hours roasting and let the meat rest for 15 minutes slightly tented with foil. Use a roasting dish for saving the drippings for making a dip. Cut and enjoy. This method of preparing

prime rib is fool proof. Most important thing to do is don’t open the oven and peek at the meat when you turn off the oven. The roast will be medium to medium rare. Rick says this is his New Year gift to everyone.

Eat and enjoy.

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

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St. Patrick Church in Lagro will not be open for Mass until March 2021 due to the winter weather and the cost of heating the building.

Christmas Break for Northfield High School is Dec. 21, 2020 – Jan. 1, 2021.

The Wrestling County Tourney will be at Northfield High School on Dec. 29. The Boys and Girls Basketball County Tourney will

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Community Church is not meeting for church services right now due to the pandemic.

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For information about the Rent-AWrestler Fundraiser, see the Northfield Facebook page.

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Lagro birthdays this week: Dec. 30 – Kris Barrus, Jan. 1 – Lisa Beckham.

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Dr. Robert L. Mattern, 86, of Wabash, died at 5:40 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born April 6, 1934 in Wabash, to Robert G. “Pug” and Dorothy Elizabeth “Dodo” (Milliner) Mattern.

Dr. Mattern was a 1952 graduate of Wabash High School. He attended Western Michigan University one year, Indiana University two years, and graduated from the IU School of Dentistry in Indianapolis on June 9, 1958. Dr. Mattern married Barbara Ann Bonewit at the Wabash Street Methodist Church on June 17, 1956; she died Sept. 29, 2020. From 1959-1960, Dr. Mattern served in the U.S. Air Force. They lived in Columbus, Miss., where he was stationed as a Captain in the dental clinic for two years. In 1960 they moved back to Wabash to practice general dentistry and continued until his retirement in October of 2014. Dr. Mattern was active on the state level of the Indiana Dental Association, He served as delegate to the American Dental Association and the Indiana State Dental Association. He then served 46 years on the Indiana State Council on Dental Education, serving as chairman six years, and the Indiana Dental School Admission Committee. Dr. Mattern was a lifelong member and elder of the Wabash Christian Church and an active member of the Wabash Kiwanis Club, serving as President, board member, Lieutenant Governor, Historian and had over 50 years of perfect attendance. He was on the Falls Cemetery Board, serving as President several years. He served on the Wabash City Council from 1963-1971, and the Paradise Spring Board for 35 years, including 10 years as President, and was instrumental in clearing the land and planning the park. Dr. Mattern was on the Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission six years.

He is survived by four children, Dr. Robert J. Mattern of Roann, Diane (Rick) Kerlin of Warsaw, Lisa (Scott) Mattern-Billings and Megan (Josh) Long, both of Wabash; nine grandchildren, Chelsea Traver of Lincolnville, Alley Traver of Wabash, Maxwell (Morgan) Mattern of Roanoke, Sydney Mattern of Roann, Camille Kerlin and Carson Kerlin, both of Warsaw, Karigan Long, Cooper Long, and Cruz Long, all of Wabash; three step grandchildren, Cord Billings and Paige (Garret) Foutch, both of Lafayette, and Grant Billings of Indianapolis; two step great grandchildren, Madison & Hadley Foutch of Lafayette; brother, Thomas (Linda) Mattern and sister, Carol Stefanatos, both of Wabash.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, and his twin brother, Richard Mattern.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Wabash Christian Church, Wabash, with Rev. Haley Asberry officiating. Burial is in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was Tuesday, Dec. 22 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are Wabash Kiwanis Club or Wabash Christian Church. The memorial guest book for Dr. Mattern may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Gregory Bell, 61 Enjoyed hunting May 13, 1959 – Dec. 18, 2020 Gregory Bell, 61, of rural Wabash, died unexpectedly at 2:50 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born May 13, 1959 in Wabash, to James C. and Anne (Myers) Bell.

Greg was a 1977 graduate of Northfield High School. He was a heavy equipment operator with the Engineers Union Local 103. He had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially working in his garden.

He is survived by his mother, Anne Bell of Roann; brother, Kevin (Mary) Bell of Delaware, Ohio; sister, Julie West of Roann; three nieces, Tina (Craig) Myers of Delaware, Ohio, Maggie (Jordan) Winans of Walton, and Abby West of Denver; and seven great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, and one sister.

Per Greg’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.Preferred memorial is Stockdale Mill Foundation.The memorial guest book for Greg may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

John Wallace Whiting, 93, North Manchester, passed away Dec. 21, 2020 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. John was born in Renick, W. Va., on April 11, 1927 to the late Joseph Earle and Nannie Hyde (Bright) Whiting.

After graduating from Renick High School in 1944, John enlisted in the United States Navy. During his time in the military, John served in World War II on the USS Hancock (CV-19), once the war ended, he was stationed in China with the First Marine Division.

After being Honorably discharged from the United States Navy, John returned home and graduated from Morris Harvey College, which eventually became the University of Charleston. On Jan. 22, 1950 John married Gloria Elaine Michael. During their nearly seventy-one years of marriage, John worked as an accountant for Kroger Co. for thirty-six years in various divisions; bakery, sausage, meat packing, eggs, and cheese. On Sundays John and Gloria could be found at the Lafontaine United Methodist Church and later in life, the North Manchester United Methodist Church, where they were both members.

John loved passing the time by watching sports, especially the Cincinnati Reds and Purdue Boilermakers. He also enjoyed deer hunting, driving around the country to visit family and friends, and spending many summers at their A-frame house in Petersburg, W. Va. He also relished his time of solving crossword puzzles. John was giving with his accounting skills and often volunteered his time to RT Rogers Oil Company in Hinton, W. Va., The Maysville Cemetery Association, and the Shepherd’s Center in North Manchester, where he enjoyed spending time.

The loving memory of John Wallace Whiting will be forever cherished by his wife, Gloria Elaine Whiting, North Manchester; sons, J. Kirk (Betty) Whiting, Chesterton and Keith A. (Paula) Whiting, North Manchester; brother-in-law, Ted Rogers; and lifelong friend, Pastor Larry Ray, North Manchester. John was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George Whiting; and sisters, Leone Bickell and Lucille Whiting.

A graveside service was Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at Maysville Cemetery, Maysville, W. Va. For those who wish to honor the memory of John Wallace Whiting, memorial contributions may be made to Shepherd’s Center, P.O. Box 243, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 or the North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 East 2nd Street, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Joseph Nice, 91 U.S. Navy veteran May 10, 1929 – Dec. 19, 2020

Joseph Robert Nice, 91, of North Manchester, died at 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

He was born May 10, 1929 in Cannelton to William and Dorothy (Overheiser) Nice.

Joe attended Indiana University on a football scholarship. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and played football at the Great Lakes Naval Base and at Bremmington, Wash. He was a Quatermaster 2nd Class and served on the Bataan and the Oriskany Ships. He would navigate the ships upon request of the Captain.

Joe first married Joy Wertenberger; she died in 1978. He then married Elaine (Robbins) Vanlandingham in Wabash on June 18, 1982. He managed the W.R. Thomas Department Store in Warsaw and Angola, owned Hoosier Muffler Shop, worked for Bertsch Vending in Wabash, and after retirement was the Vice President of a Helicopter Service in Indianapolis.

Joe ran for Wabash County Sheriff and after his defeat in the election, he was elected to the Wabash County Council. He was a member of the College Corner Brethren Church, a former member of the Lions Club and Forresters Club, and a life member of the Wabash VFW Post 286 and the Warsaw Masonic Lodge. Joe enjoyed sail boating, and traveled through the locks from Tennessee to Mississippi and back. He made headlines when he and a friend dove with a handmade bell to the bottom of Center Lake in Kosciusko County.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Nice of North Manchester; four children, Merlin (Susan) Nice of Fort Wayne, Daniel (Susie) Nice of Mobile, Ala., David (Jane) Nice of Paulding, Ohio, and Rebecca (Mike) Jamrog of Midland, Mich., step son, Jay (Kimberly) Vanlandingham of North Manchester; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two step grandchildren; and five step great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic there will be no services. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.The memorial guest book for Joseph may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Violet Kline, 85 Former nurse June 30, 1935 – Dec. 28, 2020 Violet June Kline, 85, North Manchester died Dec. 28, 2020. She was born June 30, 1935.

A graveside service will be Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. at Laketon Cemetery.

Arrangments by McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

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Evalyn McGill, 94 Former Avon lady July 12, 1926 – Dec. 16, 2020 Evalyn McGill, 94, of Mountain Home, Ark., passed away peacefully Dec. 16, 2020 with family at her side.

Evalyn was born in Huntington to Fred W. and Ethel (Speicher) Pauling on July 12, 1926, the oldest of three children.

Evalyn graduated from Urbana High School in 1944, then attended International Business College in Fort Wayne. Upon graduation she moved to Chicago where she worked for Abbott Laboratories, then spent several years in the payroll department of United Parcel Services before moving to Davenport, Iowa. On March 7, 1953, Evalyn married Robert R. McGill. They settled in Ridgeview, a suburb of Davenport, Iowa. Evalyn was quite active in the Presbyterian Church serving as the Church secretary, treasurer, organist and a Deacon. She worked at Fillmore Elementary as a teacher’s aide when her children were young before having a highly successful career as an Avon lady, covering multiple territories. In 1980, the couple retired to South Lake Tahoe, Calif. where they lived for ten years before moving to Mountain Home, Ark. Evalyn is survived by her son Edward (Sheranne) McGill of Mountain Home, Ark., daughter Coleen (Darrell) McKittrick of Davenport, Iowa; grandsons Nick McGill of Rochester, Minn., Kyle (Jolene) McKittrick, and Sean McKittrick, both of Davenport, Iowa; granddaughters Celeste McGill of Kalamazoo, Mich. and Rachel (Tyler) Andres of Mountain Home, Ark.; seven great grandchildren and a nephew and five nieces.

Evalyn was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Ethel Pauling; husband Robert McGill; sister Phyllis (Ron) Wonnine; brother Armond Pauling; and her oldest son William McGill.

Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity in her name.

The Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services of Columbus Junction, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.

Betty Bilodeau, 91 Enjoyed reading July 5, 1929 – Dec. 21, 2020 Betty J. Bilodeau, 91, of Wabash, died at 11:44 a.m., Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born July 5, 1929 in Peru to William Henry and Sarah Elizabeth (Stephenson) Williams.

Betty was a 1949 graduate of Peru High School.

She married Frederick William Bilodeau in Wabash on June 29, 1974; he died Jan. 5, 2001. She worked at General Tire in Wabash 31 years retiring in 1980. Betty was a member of Bachelor Creek Chruch of Christ, and loved attending church. She enjoyed reading, and walking with her husband. Betty also enjoyed the entertainment at Wellbrooke and attending her grandchildren’s ballgames.

She is survived by three children, Dan (Kathy) Bilodeau of Kokomo, Bonnie Baber of Rochester, and Sandy (Mike) Chester of Wabash; six grandchildren, Kim (Rick) Driscoll and Teri (Hugh) Kendall, both of Wabash, Trudy (Lance) Coler of Westfield, Julie (Jeff) Hirons of Hamilton, Matt (Tracy) Bilodeau of Fort Wayne, and Mark (Wanda) Bilodeau of Kokomo; 13 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, five sisters.

Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Ryan Keim officiating. Burial is in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Bachelor Creek Church of Christ.

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

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Jane Winebrenner, 92 Avid fisherman Aug. 3, 1928 – Dec. 21, 2020

Jane L. Gorsuch Winebrenner, 92, of Peabody Retirement Community, in North Manchester, died at 8:10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at Peabody Retirement Community. She was born on Aug. 3, 1928 in Urbana to Helen Ziner.

Jane was a 1946 graduate of Urbana High School. She first married Ralph Gorsuch in Urbana on June 29, 1947; he died Aug. 13, 1979. She then married George W. Winebrenner in Urbana on Aug. 29, 1981; he died Dec. 2, 2006. Jane was a homemaker and also was a teacher’s aide at Northfield Jr./Sr. High School for eleven and a half years. She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Urbana, where she was very active for many years. Jane was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed camping.

She is survived by daughter, Barbara (Marvin) Gobles of Little River, S.C.; two step-daughters, Sherri Kramer of Apple Valley, Calif., and Nancy C. Reed of North Manchester; four grandchildren, Angela (Jason) Young of Lebanon, Ohio, Mindy (Shawn) Flack of Toledo, Ohio, Christopher Gobles, of Bronxville, N.Y., and Nathan (Marsha) Gobles of Blythewood, S.C.; seven great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren, Bill Winebrenner, Jr., and Rose Marie Winebrenner, both of Chicago, Ill., and Robert Kramer of Apple Valley; two step-greatgrandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her mother; son, Gregory Gorsuch; daughter-in-law, Marsha Gorsuch; and step-son, Bill Winebrenner.

Funeral services and calling were Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Brian Chamberlain officiating. Burial is in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Urbana.

Preferred memorial are Wabash County Cancer Society and American Cancer Society.

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

Harold Coots, 82 Enjoyed traveling Dec. 3, 1938 – Dec. 25, 2020

Harold Ray Coots, 82, of rural Wabash, died at 6 a.m., Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 at his son’s home in Wabash. He was born on Saturday, Dec. 3, 1938 in Eolia, Ky., to Riley and Maude (Boggs) Coots.

Harold was a 1958 graduate of Whitesburg High School, in Whitesburg, Ky. He married Beulah Sturgill in Whitesburg, on Aug. 16, 1958. He retired from Celotex in Lagro in 2000, after more than 40 years. Harold enjoyed going to casinos, traveling, and vacationing on cruise ships.

He is survived by his wife, Beulah Coots and son, Eddy Coots, both of Wabash; two grandsons, Lance Allen (Cassandra) Coots of Lansing, Mich., and Blake (Katie) Coots of Indianapolis; two great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Leylanni; brother, Jack (Lovetta) Coots of Indianapolis; and his sister, Grace Short of Mayking, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Dewey, Ralph, Elmo, Ronnie, Worley, and Alonzo Coots; and three sisters, Oma Holland, Mildred Mullins, and Jewell Coots.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Charles Osborne officiating. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum, at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Epilepsy Foundation.

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

William Byall, 43 Loved hunting Dec. 18, 2020 William D. Byall, 43, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.

He loved hunting and fishing and was a very gregarious man.

Survivors include his mother, Judy Adams (Herbert) Mullen of Wabash; sister, Janeen (Francis) Carteaux of Columbia City; brothers, Arthur Byall, Adam Byall and Richard Byall Jr., all of Fort Wayne; eight nieces and nephews; and special friend, Susan Schuhler. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Byall Sr. Service and viewing were Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Midwest Funeral Home & Cremation Society, Fort Wayne.

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Police and fire reports

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Dec. 16 At 10:35 a.m., a vehicle driven by Steven M. Aspinwall, 35, North Manchester ran off the road on State Road 16 near County Road 500 East.

Dec. 17 At 9:13 a.m., a vehicle driven by Mackenzie D. Hawkins, 20, Peru ran off the road on Old 24 near County Road 700 West.

At 4:03 p.m., a vehicle driven by Shawn M. Filip, 39, Servia collided with a deer on Bluestar Highway near County Road 750 East.

At 5:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by Christy R. Brower, 44, Roann collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 900 North.

At 7:49 p.m., a vehicle driven by Judith A. Adams, 68, Wabash collided with a deer on County Road 400 South near County Road 475 West.

Dec. 18 At 3:04 a.m., a vehicle driven by Ryan M. Loehmer, 31, Urbana, collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 950 South.

At 7:15 a.m., a vehicle driven by Anne E. Ridgeway, 18, LaFontaine collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 1000 South.

At 7:46 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tyler F. Johnson, 27, Wabash collided with a deer on County Road 500 South near County Road 50 South.

Dec. 19 At 8:49 a.m., a vehicle driven by Haylie P. Faust, 18, Wabash ran off the road on Old State Road 15 near

County Road 800 South.

At 2:19 p.m., a vehicle driven by William S. Hurst, 40, Plymouth collided with a vehicle driven by David S. Anweiler, 59, Mentone on State Road 114 near County Road 500 East.

Dec. 20 At 11:27 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kristin A. Bradley, 37, Huntington ran off the road on Blue Star Highway near County Road 600 East.

At 8:19 p.m., a vehicle driven by Pamela M. Kane, 30, Huntington collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near State Road 115.

Dec. 22 At 5:09 a.m., a vehicle driven by Richard A. Bollhoefer, 58, Marion collided with a deer on State Road 15 near State Road 218.

At 6:43 a.m., a vehicle driven by Shelby J. Tucker, 27, North Manchester collided with a deer on County Road 800 North near County Road 650 East.

At 6:55 a.m., a vehicle driven by Bebra A. Allard, 59, Lagro collided with a deer on State Road 524 near Cement Street.

At 7:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ronald E. Schenkel, 63, Urbana collided with a deer on County Road 650 East near County Road 500 North.

Dec. 23 At 6:54 a.m., a vehicle driven by Rodney S. Lynn, 41, Wabash collided with a deer on Millcreek Pike near County Road 400 West.

Dec. 24 At 7:03 a.m., a vehicle driven by Braden A. Barney, 18, Wabash ran off the road on County Road 700 East near County Road 500 South.

Dec. 25 At 2:27 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ariann F. Atienza, 21, North Manchester collided with a deer on State Road 114 East near County Road 700 East.

At 10:10 p.m., Kevin L. Estep, 57, LaFontaine collided with a deer on Old State Road 15 near County Road 350 South.

Dec. 26 At 2:08 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jason S. Hamaker, 44, Swayzee ran off the road on Old State Road 15 near County Road 800 South.

At 8:23 p.m., a vehicle driven by Richard S. Wallace, 30, LaFontaine collided with a deer on State Road 218 near County Road 600 East.

At 11:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jenna Clark, 43, Wabash collided with a deer on Old 24 Road near County Road 530 West.

Dec. 27 At 8:27 p.m., a vehicle driven by Richard B. Meagle, 40, Peru collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near Stitt Street.

North Manchester Arrests Dec. 21 Jessica K. Webster, 31, Fort Wayne arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance.

Dec. 23 Darren A. Cox, 25, North Manchester, arrested on warrant for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and carrying a handgun without a license.

Cases Dec. 16 1:14 p.m., theft report taken in the 500 block of North Mill Street.

Dec. 17 6:53 a.m., theft report taken in the 400 block of West 7th Street.

Dec. 19 11:17 a.m., 200 block of East Damron Drive for a vandalism report.

Accidents Dec. 16 At 5:49 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jolene Scarbarry, 32, North Manchester struck a pole near Main and Wayne Streets.

Dec. 17 9:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ella M. Haupert, 16, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven by Anita L. Henderson, 57, Silver Lake collided at Walnut and Main Streets.

Fire Dec. 16 12:31 a.m., 400 block of East 7th Street for medical assist.

10:37 a.m., 200 block of East 6th Street for medical assist.

Dec. 20 4:46 p.m., 400 block of East 7th Street for medical assist.

Dec. 21 4:40 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

11:57 p.m., 300 block of South Maple Street for medical assist.

Dec. 22 9:08 p.m., 300 block of State Road 13 North for medical assist.

Land Transfers Brenda L. Tyson to Kay A. Twigg Collins, quitclaim deed.

Travis A. Selleck, Chloe R. Selleck and Chloe R. Holmes to Travis A. Selleck and Chloe R. Selleck, quitclaim deed.

Midfirst Bank to Kelly Lynn McKee, warranty deed.

Deborah Collins to Scott Royal Smith and 291 East Maple Street

Trust, quitclaim deed.

Bret Bechtold, Brett Bechtold and Beth Wampler to Aaron W. Metzger and Megan T. Metzger, warranty deed.

Jack M. Hicks to Gary L. Spangle and Maxine J. Spangle, warranty deed.

H i s t o r i c L a n d m a r k s Foundation of Indiana Inc. and Indiana Landmarks to David A. Haist and Sandra C. Haist, corporate deed.

Hannah L. Arrendale to Aaron Arrendale, quitclaim deed.

Aaron Arrendale to Blake Peterson, warranty deed.

Dennis G. McKillip, Donna I. Stout and James D. McKillip Family Trust to Dennis G. McKillip and Donna I. Stout, trust deed.

Dennis G. McKillip to Dennis G. McKillip and Judy A. McKillip, quitclaim deed.

Donna I. Stout to Leonard E. Stout and Donna I. Stout, quitclaim deed.

Beverly A. Howard, Kenneth J. Rapp, Gary W. Rapp, Daniel E. Rapp, Douglas J. Rapp, May J. Finicle, Pauline B. Rapp and Paul W. Rapp to Andrew J. Neel and Samantha A. Neel, warranty deed.

Melanie Salyers to Melanie M. Salyers

and Jenny L. Vigar, quitclaim deed.

Daniel F. Ellet to Nicholas L. McCowan, warranty deed.

W. Glenn Steele and Sally Jo Steele to Randall G. Myers Jr. to Ashley Myers, warranty deed.

Mildred A. Strange and Lora J. Stouffer to Jeanne A. Andersen, quitclaim deed.

Lora J. Stouffer, Carroll G. Strange, Mildred A. Strange and Carroll G. Strange and Mildred A. Strange Revocable Trust to Jeanne A. Andersen, trust deed.

Evan W. Parson to Evan W. Parson and Chelsea R. Boulrisse, quitclaim deed.

Ralph Prater and Juanita Music to Nick K. Adams, personal deed.

Marcus J. Niccum and Krystal A. Niccum to Bryon S. Snead and Kathrine M. Snead, warranty deed.

Patrick T. Brandenburg and Brandenburg Family Trust to Tamara L. Brandenburg, trust deed.

Patrick T. Brandenburg and Brandenburg Family Trust to Patrick T. Brandenburg and Haley S.

Brandenburg, trust deed.

Andrew C. Krom to Jim Dean Krom, quitclaim deed.

Beulah E. Coots, Pearl M. Sturghill and Maudie E. Sturgill to Seth A. Brubaker, personal deed.

Teresa M. Miller, Ronald D. Baer, John M. Baer, Rex E. Baer, Kevin L. Baer, Troy Baer, Tyler Baer, Tracy Trump and Storm Sinclair to Ryan J. Ellis, warranty deed.

Margaret Heine to Janice Bone, Sean D. Bone and Dahne Michelle Saylor, warranty deed.

Wabash County Habitat for Humanity Inc. to Ashley Brisbin, corporate deed.

Travis R. Highley to Randi L. Knotts, quitclaim deed.

Amos W. Haywood to Jason A. Reed, warranty deed.

Christine K. Rodriguez and David P. Rodriguez to James E. Thompson, warranty deed.

Richard L. Tyson to Richard L. Tyson and Brenda L. Tyson, quitclaim deed.

Marriage License William Lee Cooley Jr., 48 and Tanya Lynn Darnell, 42.

Patsy Ranstead, 90 Former nurse May 28, 1930 – Dec. 17, 2020

Patsy (Pat) Ranstead, 90, North Manchester, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Anderson. Pat was a resident at Peabody Retirement Community. She was born May 28, 1930 in Frankfort to Hugh and Martha (Clark) Fisher.

Pat married Forrest James (Jim) Ranstead on March 9, 1951 in Lafayette. She was a graduate of Purdue University and became a registered nurse in Indiana, Ohio and Iowa, but later gave that up to be a full time wife and mother. She loved to work in her flower beds and enjoyed sewing, caning furniture and studying nutrition. She attended Sherwood Oaks Christian Church in Bloomington before moving to North Manchester in January of this year.

Pat is survived by 4 children, daughter Linda (Scott) Hixson of South Whitley, son Andy (Laurie) Ranstead of Kent, Ill., son Bob Ranstead of North Manchester and son Brian (Jen) Ranstead of Plainfield, Ill.; also, a brother Jim (Helen) Fisher of Avon; 9 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1992; a brother Hugh Jr. Fisher and a granddaughter Kimberly Hixson.

There will be no service or viewing at this time. Burial services will be at a later date in Greenlawn Cemetery in Frankfort, IN.

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Jack Sparks, 81

Julia Elliott, 94

Kentucky Wildcat fan

Retired from Wabash Magnetics

Feb. 9, 1939 – Dec. 26, 2020

April 7, 1926 – Dec. 20, 2020

Jack O’Day Sparks, 81, of Wabash, died at 5:18 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 9, 1939 in Morehead, Ky. to Levi and Mary Dale (Conley) Sparks.

Jack married Shirley Ann Sparks in Wabash on June 25, 1961; she died Feb. 10, 2019. He retired from General Tire in Wabash. Jack was a member of the Wabash Free Will Baptist Church. He was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan, and enjoyed squirrel and raccoon hunting.

He is survived by three children, John Carl “J.C.” (Vanessa) Sparks of Warsaw, Jacqueline (Ted) Brown of Fort Wayne, and James E. (Maureen) Sparks of Wabash; five grandchildren, Ashley Sparks of Warsaw, Andrew (Alexis) Sparks of Milford, Brandon Brown of Fort Wayne, Daisy Sparks and Duke Sparks, both of Wabash; two great-granddaughters, Addyson Brown of Fort Wayne, and Willow Sparks of Milford; five sisters, Margaret Brooks of Harrodsburg, Ky., Elizabeth Chaney of Morehead, Ky., Ruth Baldridge of Wabash, Bessie (Gene) Cooper of Vanceburg, Ky., and Ellen Glover of Morehead; brother, Ora Lee (Jane) Sparks of Boaz, Ala.; two brothers-in-law, Fred Brown of Morehead, Ky., and Paul Coldiron of Miamisburg, Ohio. He was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Justina W. Sparks; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at Wabash Free Will Baptist, Wabash, with Evangelist Tod Masters officiating.

Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thursday, at the church. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Wabash Free Will Baptist Church.

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

Howard Nickel, 72 U.S. Army veteran June 14, 1948 – Dec. 21, 2020

Howard L. Nickel, 72, of rural LaFontaine and then Bickford Cottage, passed away at 12:10 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, from his battle with cancer. He was born in Marion, Ohio, on June 14, 1948 to Philip and Lilly Mae (Owen) Nickel.

Howard married Sue Siefert on Jan. 7, 1989 in Ohio.

Howard graduated in 1966 from North Union High School in Richwood, Ohio. He worked at United Technologies until he retired in 2013. He served in the United States Army and was in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970.

Howard is survived by his wife, Sue; two sons, Phil (Michelle) Nickel, of Texas and Brent (Tomica) Nickel, of Ohio; four grandchildren; one brother, Walter (Marcia) Nickel and one sister, Ann Kirkpatrick, both of Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Sue Bumgarner and two brothers-in-law.

Per Howard’s request, there will be no services.

Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine.

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

Julia Anne Elliott, 94, of Wabash, passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2020 at Colonial Oaks Retirement Home in Marion. She was born in Hartford City on April 7, 1926, to the late Ben and Gwen (Mills) Martindale.

Julia married Bill Gene Elliott on May 11, 1946; he passed away on July 21, 1980. She retired from Wabash Magnetics after working there for over 39 years. Julia was a member of the Wabash Christ United Methodist Church.

Julia is survived by daughter, Ginny (Thomas) Ball, of Amboy; daughter-in-law, Sharon Elliott, of Wabash; five grandchildren, Kristi Ball, Chad Ball, Reggie Ball, Brian Elliott and Allison (Shawn) Floor; nine greatgrandchildren, Maggie and Madeline Ball, Zach, Cameron, Audrey, Remmington, Jordan (Abbey) Floor, Treavor, and Clayton Floor; two great-great-grandchildren, Cash and Elliana Floor; and one sister, Joyce (Ralph) Penrod, of Hartford City. She was preceded in death by one son, Danny Eugene Elliott.

Due to Covid restrictions, family is having a private graveside service to be held at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery in Somerset.

Funeral services have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to Wabash County Blessings in a Backpack or to the Special Olympics of Wabash County.

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

Lois Miller, 94 Ford Meter Box retiree Nov. 17, 1926 – Dec. 27, 2020 Lois Virginia (Haynes) Miller, 94, of Wabash, passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation in LaFontaine. She was born on Nov. 17, 1926, in Wabash County, to the late George F. and Pearl (Milliner) Haynes.

Lois was a 1944 graduate of Lagro High School. She worked at Kroger Egg Exchange and retired from Ford Meter Box. She attended Washington Street Wesleyan Church and Colerain Street Community Church.

Lois is survived by one son, Shawn H. Miller, and one daughter, Lane E. Nicely, both of Wabash; four grandchildren, Scott Miller and Trevor Miller, both of Wabash, Jack Nicely and Ella Nicely, both of Reno, Nev. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruthann Barker; two brothers, Walter Haynes and James Haynes.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash. Burial will follow at the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery.

Visitation was on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at the funeral home.

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

Doris Tucker, 92 Enjoyed reading the Bible Jan. 23, 1928 – Dec. 24, 2020 Doris Jean Tucker, 92, of rural Lagro, died at 2:17 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. She was born Jan. 23, 1928 in Saint Marys, Ohio, to Lewis and Kathryn (Gorham) Harmon.

Doris was a Wabash High School graduate and attended Beauty College.

She married William G. Tucker in Wabash. She retired from General Tire in Wabash. Doris was a member of the New Song Church in Wabash. She was an avid Christian woman, and enjoyed reading her Bible, sewing, cooking, and working puzzles.

She is survived by her husband, William G. Tucker of Lagro; son, William Thomas “Tom” (Shelly Rogers) Tucker of North Manchester; two grandchildren, Austin Thomas Tucker of Wabash, and Morgan Ann (Max) Mattern of Roanoke; and four sisters, Onolee Wertenberger of Huntington, Edith Allen of Northglen, Colo., Janice Lindsey of Springfield, Mo., and Lola Harmon of Lagro. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and two sisters.

Funeral services will be private at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Tony Mercer officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was Wednesday, Dec. 20 at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are Wabash County Cancer Society or Parkview Home Healthcare and Hospice.

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

Patricia Murray, 93 Wonderful cook Aug. 26, 1927 – Dec. 23, 2020 Patricia Jane Murray, 93, Wabash died at 9:05 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at Wellbrooke. She was born Aug. 26, 1927 in Converse to Robert and Lillian (Lyon) Bly. She graduated from Converse High School.

Patricia married Charles William “Bill” Murray, who died on May 21, 2006. She worked as a physical therapist at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wabash until she retired in 1987. She was a member of Wabash Christian Church. Although she lived most of her life in Wabash, she enjoyed spending winters and several years at Longboat Key, Fla. Many knew her as a wonderful cook and lovely hostess when entertaining family and friends. The joy she found in creating and making Christmas gifts will be treasured for years to come by family and friends.

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(Marsha) King and Julie (Mike) White, both of Wabash; 12 grandchildren, Teresa Wilson, Paoli, Doug (Kim) Canna of Brandon, Fla., Heath (LeAnn) Murray of Troy, Ohio, Erica (Nathan) Weaver of Palmetto, Fla., Ryan (Andrea) White of Hamilton, Ohio, Heather Trapp of Springfield, Ohio, Kelli (Adam) Winer of Wabash, Staci (Adam) Coolman of Fort Wayne, Eric (Jodi) Hale of Fishers, Leigh (Mark) Denniston of Wabash, Ian Hale of Indianapolis, and Emily King of Wabash; 33 great grandchildren and two great great grandsons; sister Frankie (Jim) Turner of Louisville, Ky. and five nieces. Preceding her in death along with her parents was a sister, Virginia (Jim) Slaughter of Bluffton.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, memorial services will be held at a later date.

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By Laura Kurella

Not quite like other cheeses, brie offers up a soft center that gets gloriously gooey when warmed, and a rich and fruity flavor that favors everything from simple fruits to fancy fondue fixin’s.

Easy and elegant, adding brie to the table instantly elevates any event, taking those nibbles from ordinary to extraordinary in my book!

First created in the Middle Ages by the monks of the Priory of Rueil en Brie, Brie De Meaux made its first foray out of the priory around 774, when French E m p e r o r Charlemagne stopped there and liked the cheese so much that he asked it to be delivered regularly to his Castle in Aachen.

Once upon a time, to be considered legitimate, Brie had to be made in the Seine-et-Marne area south of Paris.

However, today many countries commercially manufacture a similar cheese sold as Brie.

If you want to taste the finest French Brie there is, then you will need to seek out Brie de Meaux, which is followed by Brie de Melun, and lastly, Brie de Montereau.

Newer, modern Brie also includes flavor profiles such as Blue Brie, which is injected into a mold to create a hybrid of bleu cheese and Brie that yields a milder-tasting bleu cheese.

There’s also Brie

KURELLA made from goats milk, which I rather enjoy, and you can even find it cradled in a delicate pastry that’s ready to bake – en croute!

Pronounced “on KROOT” which means wrapped in a pastry dough, Brie prepared -baked- in this fashion makes the cheese become warm and gooey on the inside and the pastry buttery and crisp on the outside – my idea of heaven in one bite!

As a soft-ripened cheese, Brie comes to you covered in a thin white layer of rind, which often has many pose the question, “To rind or not to rind?”

While some choose to remove it before eating, many more find that it adds additional texture and flavor to the cheese. The only way to know is to taste it and see.

When serving a warmed or baked Brie, do be sure to let it rest for about five minutes after heating to slice into it.

Otherwise the cheese will be like a river running right out of its pastry!

While it is delicious all by itself, a baked Brie pairs quite well with crackers, fruit, or

whatever you feel like serving, and it is also quite the companion for champagne!

Here now are a trio of ways to create your own elegant baked Brie. Happy New Year!

Raspberry Brie en croute Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 35 minutes; Total time: 40 minutes; Servings: 12.

1 sheet puff pastry (1/2 a box) or 1 tube of refrigerated crescent dinner roll 1 wheel brie 1/3 cup raspberry preserves, or favorite fruit 1 egg mixed with one tablespoon of water Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Open puff pastry or crescent dough onto a large cutting board.

Using a rolling pin, roll pastry into a 1/4” thickness. Place

the wheel of brie in the middle of the dough. Add the raspberry, or other preserves, on top of the brie then gently fold the dough over the brie to cover it completely. Move the brie wheel to a baking sheet. Use extra dough to add extra touches, if desired, then brush with egg/water mixture.

Wipe away any egg collected under the brie on the baking sheet then bake for 25-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

While baking, make raspberry sauce (below).

Allow brie to cool for five minutes before serving.

Raspberry Sauce 1 pint fresh raspberries 1/4 cup sugar or pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Pinch of unrefined

natural mineral salt Garnish: Fresh raspberries (optional) In a small saucepan set over low heat, combine raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.

Cook until berries release their juices and just start to break down, about 5 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, press berries through a fine-mesh strainer; discard or reserving solids for another use. Return strained juice to saucepan, and cook under low heat until mixture thickens.

Set aside and let cool.

Pour over baked brie or serve on the side as a dipper.

Buttery Baked Brie Prep time: 10 minutes; Cook time: 1520 minutes; Rest time: 30 minutes; Total time: 55-60

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minutes; Servings: 12.

1/4 cup butter, softened 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 brie wheel 1 large egg 1 teaspoon water Assorted crackers and fresh fruit Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large mixer bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and flour on low speed until mixture forms a ball. Divide in half, wrap each portion in plastic wrap then refrigerate for 30 minutes.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough into a 7-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Place one circle on an ungreased or parchment- lined baking sheet. Place brie on pastry and top with remaining pastry circle; pinch edges to

seal. Flute or decorate bottom edge, if desired. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over top and sides of pastry. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from oven and let rest at least 5 minutes before serving.

Serve with crackers and fruit, if desired.

In-a-hurry Honey-baked Brie Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 1520 minutes; Total time: 20-25 minutes; Servings: 12.

1 brie wheel 1/2 cup honey Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the brie on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper and drizzle with the honey.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it starts to melt. Serve with crack

Year-end celebrations call for dressed up treats, and no cheese is dressier than a wheel of baked brie! Photo by Laura Kurella.

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Masons install officers: On Dec. 1, the Hanna Masonic Lodge installed officers for 2021. Officers are (front, from left) Kristopher Marburger, Senior Deacon; Tom Klare, Junior Steward; James Crandall, Worshipful Master; Phillip Siders, Junior Warden; John Heater, Senior Steward; and Lenny Worrell, Chaplain; Dan Prater (back row, from left), Treasurer; Lynn Wilcox, Senior Warden; Frank Nordman, Secretary; Mark Hall, Installing Officer; David Hollenback, Junior Deacon; and James Bozell, Tyler. Photo provided

Santa looking forward to visiting LaFontaine area children in 2021 Happy New Year to each and every one of you. I pray that every one of you had a very blessed Christmas and you have a wonderful blessed new year. Always, remember God is in control even when we think he isn’t.

SANTA WAS Very Sad this year as he was not able to be at the LaFontaine Community Building like he has for many years. LaFontaine Lions asked Santa if he would come and visit with the children in LaFontaine.

After much discussion it was decided that they could not figure out a safe way for the children. So, he did not come to the Community Building this year.

But he is looking forward to next year seeing all the little children in LaFontaine.

He prays that everyone remembers to wash hands, wear your mask when you cannot be six feet apart if you are not with family. He loves each one of you and

looking forward to seeing you next year.

SOUTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL student Madison delivered 160 Christmas cards from her AP Language class to Courtney, a Southwood graduate who now works at the VA Hospital in Marion, to distribute the residents there.

Can’t think of more deserving recipients.

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

LAFONTAINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Food Panty is open MondayThursday from 10 a.m. to noon. This is available to anyone

Good-bye, 2020 a great year overcoming many obstacles and being successful in fulfilling our ultimate goal which is student learning.”

Flohr hopes to see tourism return and her staff able to return to their primary function, promoting Wabash County as a destination spot.

They are working on that somewhat

now, with plans underway for such things as the Dam 2 Dam bicycle ride, the Dam(n) Man triathlon, various trolley tours around the community, and a trolley exchange in which the trolley takes local residents to another community and returns here with residents from that community to experience a day in Wabash County.

who lives in LaFontaine or Liberty Township.

WORDS OF WISDOM “Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. It may not be difficult to store up in the mind a vast quantity of facts within a comparatively short time, but the ability to form judgments requires the severe discipline of hard work and the tempering heat of experience and maturity.”

Calvin Coolidge HAPPY BIRTHDAY Courtney and Liz Whitehurst, Susie Goodpasture Jan. 1, Shelby Coffeit, Becky Schlemmer Jan. 2, Carol Armstrong, Ariel Benner Jan. 3, Jean Garrison, Lisha Gatchel McKinley, Jan. 4, Peyton Hall, Luke Prlich, Jan 5, Gene Floyd Jan. 7 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Phil and Marilyn Speicher Jan. 6 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

Cont. from Page 5 All in all, while it was a challenging year, it was one in which people worked together for the betterment of the community.

“The community, as it does with any major project, came together and worked together,” Flohr said.

“We may not agree on how to get there, but we agree to work together to get there.”

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