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Work on community building progressing Lighthouse Mission officials say they were blessed in ‘20 By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com

Help can be provided to Lighthouse Mission in many ways. The community is encouraged to continue donating gently used items to help stock our store. Also, the store is always in need of financial donations to simply help keep the business running. Also, desperately needed are several volunteers that can be depended on to consistently help at the store. Call 260-563-6979 to find out ways to volunteer.

Officials from Lighthouse Mission believe that the year 2020 was a blessing for the ministry in so many ways. Donations of items to stock the store were consistently received. The community and churches helped financially during the year which helps keep the ministry running. Lighthouse Mission was also able to provide Thanksgiving and Easter basket meals for 800 families. Approximately 240 people received help from Lighthouse to help meet their basic needs. This “help” looks different for each situation, but usually means receiving free clothing, household furniture, hygiene items, gas cards and food cards, etc. Lighthouse Mission officials continue to be shocked and saddened by the ever-growWorkers continue to make improveing homeless population in Wabash. ments to the now-vacant building at 123 “We are honored to be able to help in W. Canal St. When work is complete, the those situations whenever possible,” said building will house several non-profit Jenny Ritzema, Lighthouse Mission agencies, including the Lighthouse Director. Mission Thrift Store, 85 Hope Free Officials at Lighthouse Mission would Clinic, Advantage House and F.I.S.H. of like to extend a thank you to Kendall Wabash. Photos provided Electric owners and staff, who allowed the use of the building next to their business, located at 1372 S. Wabash St., and turn it into a Christmas Paradise for two months. The shop was used to help people prepare for the Christmas holiday by offering decorations, dishes, gifts, trees and many more items. The community appreciated the store and all at Lighthouse enjoyed providing this option to the community. Through this store, Lighthouse Mission provided a family in need with a Christmas tree and some decorations. This would not have been possible without the gracious giving of Kendall Electric. The year 2021 will bring the biggest change as Lighthouse Mission will move into a new building this year. Officials at Emergency vehicles block the intersection of Wabash and East Main streets. Photo by Joseph Slacian Lighthouse Mission expect to be in the new place late spring to summer, but do not have a certain date as of yet. 85Hope Free Clinic, FISH of Wabash and Advantage Housing will be joining Lighthouse Mission at the new facility, By Joseph Slacian deceased at the scene. A 35-year-old women was transportlocated at 123 W. Canal St. This will allow ed to a Fort Wayne hospital. No officers were injured. jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com these agencies to join together to meet the Slocum said it has not yet been determined if Hipskind needs of families in the Wabash communiA Wabash man was shot and killed Thursday evening as was shot by an officer or if it was a self-inflicted gunshot ty. police were trying to serve a warrant as part of a drug wound. “Construction is coming right along,” investigation. He later said that two people were arrested during an said Ritzema. “All demolition has been investigation Thursday evening. According to Sgt. Tony Slocum, Indiana State Police completed and drywall and electrical is According to Sgt. Tony Slocum, ISP Public Information Public Information Officer at the Peru Post: happening now. We are slated to be finThe preliminary investigation by Indiana State Police Officer at the Peru Post: Gabrielle Bolin, 26 and Curt ished in May. detectives revealed that at approximately 5:45 p.m. Bolin, 31, both from Wabash, were arrested on multiple “We have had an outpouring of commuThursday, officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff ’s arrest warrants. nity support for this project to happen and Gabrielle was wanted for failure to appear for possesDepartment Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) are blessed to be a part of this new buildserved a search warrant at 63 East Main Street, Apt. 3, sion of narcotics and theft. Curt was wanted for failure to ing with FISH, 85 Hope, and Advantage appear for resisting law enforcement, possession of a narWabash. After officers made entry into the residence, Housing all being located downtown with there was an exchange of gunfire between law enforcecotic, and theft. us. If anyone would like to donate to this ment and the occupant(s) inside. The Kosciusko County Sheriff ’s Department served the project please send to Lighthouse Mission, Two people inside the home appeared to have suffered warrant as part of a criminal investigation conducted by located at 806 North Cass Street, or the the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department. gunshot wounds. Roger D. Hipskind, 37, was pronounced Community Foundation of Wabash.”

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MSD preschool registration begins Officials at Metropolitan School District of Wabash County have announced the expansion of the Little Knights and Little Norse Preschool programs to include children age three. Beginning at the start of the 2021-2022 school year, children

who are age three or four by Aug. 1, 2021 are now eligible to enroll. Registration for the 2021-22 school year is open now. Spots are limited, so families are encouraged to register soon. These preschool programs have been recognized by the

state of Indiana for achieving the highest quality standards, as demonstrated by their Paths to Quality Level 3 rating. House in elementary schools, Little Knights at Southwood Elementary and Little Norse at Metro North Elementary experience the benefits of access to meal programs and health services. Children in the 4year-old program even have special classes included such as Art, Music, and PE. These students have the option of riding the school bus as well, and are taught by licensed

teachers, ensuring the highest level of Kindergarten readiness. Students attend Monday through Friday for either a half or full day, and follow the regular MSDWC school year calendar. Preschool tuition amounts to only $17 per day, making the MSDWC Littles one of the most affordable preschools in the area. Financial assistance is also available for qualifying families. Families can learn more or register at www.msdwc.k12.in.us /preschool or by contacting the school office at 260-563-8050.

To serve & protect: Indiana State Trooper Bart Stouffer shovels the driveway of Mary Lewis, a retired Wabash resident, who looks on, on Moday morning. Stouffer came across Lewis shoveling the driveway of her North Wabash Street home herself while he was driving around Wabash. Although Lewis was determined to get the job done herself, Stouffer said he knew he could help her get it done quicker and more safely. Shortly after, Kevin Brainard, a retired firefighter pulled up with his snow plow to get the job done even quicker. Photo by Mandy Mahan.

Shelter to host ‘Literacy for Companionship’ Officials at the Wabash County Animal Shelter have announced a partner-

ship with “Literacy for Companionship, Inc.” This is a new pro-

gram where children read books to the animals. This gives children an environment to practice their reading skills and confidence while showing compassion towards animals. It will enable children and animals to come together providing each other with companionship. Participating children will mainly read to cats, although children will get an

option if dogs are available. This program is available to all children in Wabash County and parents can sign their children up through the link on the Wabash County Animal Shelter Facebook page. The program will be held on the third Thursday of each month starting Feb. 18. Thirty-minute

shifts will be available from 4-6 p.m. There is no cost and a parent or guardian is required to attend. The mission of Literacy for Companionship is to educate and empower children with the skills and confidence necessary to be good readers while helping them understand the importance of showing animals compassion and empathy.

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MSD students receive recognition from board By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Members of the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County board met to conduct business on Tuesday Jan. 26. Donations were approved for a total of $ 5 2 7 . 3 0 . Re c o m m e n d a t i o n s were approved for the purchase of new school buses, as well as the Northfield senior class trip. Also, during the meeting, the board heard highlights from schools in the district. Southwood senior, Aaliyah Douglass, was congratulated for advancing to the Girls State Wrestling Finals on Jan. 15, where she finished in 8th place finish. Senior Carson Rich was congratulated on scoring the 1,000th point of his basketball career on Jan. 22 against Tippecanoe Valley. The Southwood girls basketball team recently received an

exemplary behavior report from the IHSAA. The game official stated it was obvious that the Southwood coaching staff emphasized sportsmanship within their program. Sophomore Alaina Winer was honored for her positive attitude and outstanding sportsmanship. Also recognized from Southwood High School were the contributions of Mrs. Warford, a Special Education teacher’s aide. She has gone above and beyond in her job responsibilities and has worked hard to help make sure items have been taken care of in light of recent teacher absences. Mr. Roger Votaw, Northfield High School teacher and his students who were recently honored by the Urbana Lions Club. Over the past few years, Mr. Votaw and his students have helped the Lions greatly. Mr. Votaw was presented with the W.

P. Woods Fellowship which is the highest honor bestowed by the Lions of Indiana Foundation. Also recognized were thirteen Northfield art students who recently competed in the Scholastics National Art & Writing Competition, with 40 pieces of artwork and won 12 awards at the regional level. Northfield Girls Basketball received an exemplary behavior report from the

IHSAA. The game’s official was impressed with the respectfulness of the team and coaches displays of sportsman-

City Schools board sets criteria for new supt. By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash City Schools Board of Trustees met for a special meeting on Thursday, Jan. 21 to establish criteria for the new superintendent. Director of Curriculum and interim superintendent, Emily Tracy led the meeting while other members of the board followed along with the job description draft and gave input on wording and grammar. A large portion of the session was used to establish the requirements of possible candidates, specifically pertaining to the level of education needed to apply. By the end of the meeting, some goals were set out in order to continue the process of hiring a new superintendent including defining terms and making them consistent throughout the document, adding retention and recruitment of teachers, share timeline with all on board and request updates from Dr.

Michael Adamson of the Indiana School Board Association. Once the job listing is posted, it will remain open for 45 days.

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ship, especially noting the sportsmanship of senior Kyra Kennedy. Metro North first grade teacher Stacey

Bone was given special recognition by a parent who commented that during the school closure, Mrs. Bone went above and

beyond to ensure every student had someone to talk with and was there for her students.

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Mayor, city receive Legacy Award By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Mayor Scott Long and the City of Wabash were named the recipients of Wabash Marketplace’s Downtown Legacy Award. Long accepted the honor during the Jan. 25 Wabash City Council meeting. It was presented by Steve Downs, for whom the award was created last year. It is

designed to honor Downs for his contributions to WMI and the downtown area upon Downs’ retirement from the organization. The presentation culminated an update that WMI Executive Director Andrea Zwiebel gave the City Council on the organization’s highlights in 2020. Among the highlights she noted to the Council were: Wabash Marketplace offered a

Business Interruption Loan before the end of the March as the first response for cash flow. The organization offered $2,500 in Stimulus Bucks to boost downtown businesses and the community. Four new businesses opened their doors in downtown and joined our membership: C&J Raxx, Bluebird, Hunter Estate and Elder Law, White Rock Recreation. The organization received the designation of Spotlight Community for Indiana Arts Commission. One of 4 in the state along

with Fort Wayne, Goshen and Kokomo! WMI officials worked with radio station 105.9 FM to create the “This Week in Wabash” video series. The organization published a trail guide as a driving tour of public art, and it also created a new downtown map. Launched the “Small Business, Big Heart” Campaign to highlight 12 businesses in downtown. The year, Zwiebel noted, began like a normal year with Fire Spinners performing in downtown Wabash in February, as well as the Eagles Theatre grand reopening.

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Steve Downs (left) and Mayor Scott Long show off the Downtown Legacy Award received from Wabash Marketplace Inc. Photo provided “Then the world changed with COVID19,” she continued. “Downtown Wabash

had to adapt in many ways. Amidst the storm, there was so much good.”

First Friday activities set to resume Organized by Wabash Marketplace, First Friday will take place in Downtown Wabash on Friday, Feb. 5, from 5 - 8 p.m. This free event features downtown shopping, food, live music,

and kids’ activities. February’s theme is “Searching For Love!” and will feature a scavenger hunt with many businesses in downtown having a heart with a code word hidden to

be found. Once found, the word should be written on the scavenger hunt form. After finding all the code words, the form should be turned into Modoc’s Market or Visit Wabash County

GOOD WORDS . . . We all have one thing in common. It is equal across all classes, races, and back grounds. It is woven through every genera on in the past and yet to come. It is an equal oppor tunity oﬀender. It is within all of us. The Bible calls it sin. No ma er the oﬀense, it is damaging, destruc ve, and deadly. Yet, the same can be said of God‘s grace. It does not discriminate; it is equally available to everyone. It is an equal op portunity defender; God’s Amazing Grace! Which sin has you cap ve? How has God‘s Amaz ing Grace set you free? Rev. Rick E. Carder (RickeCarder.com)

for a chance to win a Valentine’s Day themed gift basket provided by Wabash Marketplace. Many shops will feature Valentine’s specials and discounts. Trolley No. 85 will be running. Catch a ride at Veteran’s Plaza, Eagles Theatre, The Depot, YMCA, or the Charley Creek Inn Miami Entrance. Free trolley rides are sponsored by Beacon Credit Union. Sponsors that support Wabash First Fridays are: Silver Sponsor, Crossroads Bank; and Bronze Sponsor, 95.9 KISS FM. Face coverings and social distancing are required.

Jarrod McKee is the new president of the Investment Center at Crossroads Bank. Crossroads officials announced the promotion on Thursday, Jan. 28. McKee has been an advisor with the Investment Center since 2010. He resides in Wabash County with his wife, Heather, and three children. He holds a degree in finance from the IU Kelley School of Business along with an AAMS designation. McKee has also been recognized for his volunteer efforts in the Cystic Fibrosis community. He is a native of Wabash County who enjoys volunteering his time with youth sports and community efforts. Through this promotion, Tony Pulley will continue to serve as a full-time Investment Advisor Representative. “Jarrod has done an outstanding job in

JARROD MCKEE cultivating and growing a great client base, while caring for them greatly,” Pulley said. “He has a great vision and possesses the enthusiasm and financial knowledge to lead this business forward. This planned transition will also give me added time to concentrate on my clients.” Crossroads Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of FFW Corporation providing an extensive array of banking services and a wide range of investments and securities products through its main office and five banking centers located. The Bank provides leasing services at its banking centers and its leasing and commercial loan office.

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Wabash resident part of ‘Hoosier by Choice’ program A Wabash resident is among those included in the first installment of a new statewide video series. Chelsea Boulrisse is one of four individuals in the series, “Hoosiers by Choice,” launched last week by the Indiana Destination Development Corp. The program was announced Tuesday, Jan. 26, by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and IDDC officials. The campaign features people who have moved to Indiana and chosen to make the Hoosier State their permanent home. The campaign will run throughout 2021, showcasing what makes Indiana a great place to live and why people from other places have chosen to stay. “Hoosiers By Choice” and its accompanying website will display authentic Hoosier stories of people living in northern, central and southern Indiana in the form of short videos. The videos will explain why these individuals chose to move and, ultimately, stay in Indiana. “We are extremely proud to launch a campaign that will clearly demonstrate Indiana’s strong quality of life and show what makes living in Indiana so special,” Crouch said. “The website will not only serve as the main hub for our “Hoosiers By Choice” stories, but also as a great resource for people considering moving to Indiana.” In recent years, the amount of people choosing to call Indiana home has increased. The 2018

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National Movers Study found 51.3 percent of state-to-state moves involving Indiana were inbound, with more people moving into the state than out. Indiana also consistently serves as the top destination for people leaving Illinois, with Indiana drawing nearly 9 percent of residents departing Illinois in 2017, according to information taken from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. “As Hoosiers, we know we have incredible stories to tell, and the ‘Hoosiers By Choice’ campaign will allow us to be intentional about sharing those stories,” said Elaine Bedel, Secretary and CEO of IDDC. “We are hopeful that the campaign will instill a sense of pride in current Hoosiers and show perspective Hoosiers what makes Indiana a great place for anyone to call home.” A Massachusetts native, Boulrisse is the Project Manager – Marketing & Events for Grow Wabash County. “We got word through the Grow

Wabash County office last summer that the Indiana Destination Development Corporation was developing this new campaign to attract people from out of state to consider Indiana when thinking about moving or settling down by collecting videos and stories from Indiana ‘transplants’ that have ultimately decided to call Indiana home,” she told The Paper of Wabash County. GWC Executive Director Keith

Gillenwater and Vice President Tenille Zartman encouraged her to submit a video. “I am a proud Hoosier by Choice for over four years now,” Boulrisse said, adding that Gillenwater and Zartmen “thought it would be a great way to celebrate that as well as showcase everything to love about Wabash County living.” She said she’s excited about being one of the first four to have videos as part of the program.

Chelsea Boulrisse in a scene from her video that is part of the “Hoosier by Choice” program. Photo provided “I really truly love living here,” Boulrisse said. “All of my friends back east are probably tired of hearing me talk about everything I love about living here, so now I get to share that story with an even wider audience.

“I think Indiana, and Wabash County especially, has a funny way of making you fall in love with it. It is my home and I hope a lot of people that come across the “Hoosiers By Choice” campaign will be empowered to see for themselves and find

their own little niche in Indiana to make themselves a home.” To view the video, or learn how to submit your own video, visit hoosiersbychoice.com. Videos also are available on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

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Honeywell receives Arts United Award In a year of unprecedented challenges and pivots, The H o n e y w e l l Foundation was selected along with eight other Northeast Indiana recipients for a 2021 Arts United Award for demonstrating resilience and adaptiveness. Arts United Awards are presented annually to celebrate individuals and organizations that make sig-

nificant contributions to arts and culture in Northeast Indiana. “It’s with an overwhelming feeling of gratitude that The H o n e y w e l l Foundation accepts this 2021 Arts United Award. Our organization faced many challenges in 2020 but it’s because of our team of dedicated, hardworking individuals that we were able to innovate and pivot

our operations so that we could continue to deliver arts opportunities,” said Tod Minnich, Honeywell Foundation CEO. The Honeywell Foundation’s mission is to provide artistic, social, recreational, and cultural opportunities for all. The Foundation provides opportunities for selfexpression, creativity, and enrichment through its arts-based

programming serving people of all ages, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic backgrounds throughout the Northeast Indiana. region. Each year, the Foundation engages and enriches the lives of more than 280,000 individuals through its worldrenowned touring performances, visual art offerings, expansive historic and cultural opportunities, and innovative educational outreach. The Foundation owns and operates several unique venues in Wabash County including the Honeywell Center, Eagles Theatre, Honeywell House, Dr.

James Ford Historic Home, and Charley Creek Gardens. In addition to these five venues, the Foundation operates the 13-24 Drive In. Due to performing arts venue closures, The Honeywell Foundation opened the 13-24 Drive In at the end of May to present family “throwback” films to entertain audiences of all ages. In addition to films on the outdoor screen, Honeywell Arts & Entertainment moved its free summer plaza music series from the Honeywell Center to the Drive In and hosted its inaugural season of live, national

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Honeywell Foundation Executive Director Tod Minnich shows off the Arts United Award received by the Honeywell Center. Photo provided touring acts at the Drive In. Performances by for KING & COUNTRY, Aaron Lewis, Lee Brice, Austin French & JJ Weeks, and more graced the 13-24 Drive In music stage for their first drive in concert performances. The Foundation’s Education team pivoted into area classrooms via Zoom and social media with its Visual Thinking Strategies content for teachers and students. In addition, a virtual Spring Break Bash event with Wabash artist Candie Cooper took the place of the typical in-person Spring Break Bash event. The Foundation’s annual Visual and Performing Art Camps shifted gears to online and in-per-

son hybrid events, offering art classes over Zoom and theatre classes online and on the socially distanced Eagles Theatre stage. “The Honeywell Foundation’s Board of Directors expresses its highest level of appreciation toward the Honeywell team for their excellence and dedication to the mission they represent and the work that they do daily, making Northeast Indiana a better place,” said Howard Halderman, H o n e y w e l l Foundation Board Chair. “The team used the pandemic to develop new strategies and create opportunities for a very bright future. We anticipate nothing but great things to come from the Foundation in 2021 and beyond.” Among The H o n e y w e l l Foundation were eight additional recipients including: Andre Portee, Art This Way (Mayor’s Arts Award), Chalk Walk at Home (Fort Wayne Museum of Art), Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s “1776,” Francisco Reyes, Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, Rachael Driscoll, David Meyer ( L i f e t i m e Achievement Award). The 2021 Arts United Award recipients received handcrafted awards made by Hoosier husband and wife creative team of Lisa Vetter and Paul Siefert. Together, they manage The Art Farm in Spencerville. According to their w e b s i t e , ArtFarmIndiana.com , the couple is “best known for their found object functional art and jewelry.”

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Blessings benefits from disc golf tourney Event raises $2,000-plus for group

Wabash native receives honors, recognition

MATTHEW SPARLING to combat the spread of COVID-19. He quickly reacted to work with many of MKM’s clients to make needed modifications to their facilities to prepare for the initial surge of pandemic patients. His swift actions provided facilities with actionable solutions that carried into their ongoing management of COVID19. A Wabash native,

Sparling graduated of Southwood High School. His parents, Dean and Rosa Sparling, and many extended family members continue to reside in Wabash. MKM architecture + design (MKM) is an award-winning design firm dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of the communities. With its diverse project experience and passion for innovation, we are dedicated to creating healing environments for all ages and abilities.

The Oscar Meyer Weinermobile also made an appearance at the tournament. Those interested in learning more about the Cannonball Club can contact Mike Penix at 260-571-8055 or check out Cannonball Disc Golf Club on Facebook.

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On Sunday, Jan. 17, the Cannonball Disc Golf Club hosted a Disc Golf Tournament at the Wabash City Park. Despite the chilly weather, 96 players turned out to compete. The club raised $2,013 for Wabash’s Blessings in a Backpack program. Blessings provides food to local food insecure pre K-6th graders over the weekends during the school year. They currently serve 590 students at 8 local schools on Fridays. There are 22 tournaments held in Indiana this year. Wabash’s Cannonball Club, formed in 2016, has 20 members. Their donation to Blessings is the second largest donation raised out of all clubs in Indiana. The City Park Disc Golf Course is ranked in the Top 15 out 172 courses in Indiana.

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David Dwight Fouts, 87

Jean Rankin Scales, 90

Owned Stockdale Mill

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March 6, 1933 – Jan. 25, 2021

May 25, 1930 – Jan. 15, 2021

David Dwight Fouts, resident of Kokomo, and founder of Fouts Tire, died peacefully at the age of 87 on Jan. 25, 2021. Dwight was born March 6, 1933, in Chili, to David Lamont Fouts and Inez Marguerite Bowyer Fouts. He graduated from Roann High School, then attended Western Michigan University, where he graduated with honors and a degree in education and physical education. Dwight later attended Ball State University to earn his Indiana Teacher’s License. He served in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant in the artillery division at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Later, he served as the post’s sports officer and as a field artillery officer. He later worked two summers at Culver Military Academy as an instructor. He then worked for Firestone Rubber Company for ten years. Dwight also founded his own business; he was the owner of Fouts Tire in Kokomo for 40 years and was a partial owner of other stores in Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky. Dwight married his high school sweetheart, (Mary) Susanne Baber, on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1956, while he was on leave from Fort Jackson. They enjoyed traveling together, working in their garden, and attending Bible study. In 2001, Susanne and Dwight bought the Stockdale Mill in Roann. They and many volunteers worked on restoring the mill for several years. Now, there are tours given of the mill during the summer. Dwight loved the project and was very proud of it. Dwight was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and was happiest surrounded by his family, especially if a game of euchre or a Purdue basketball or football game was involved. He will be remembered fondly for his tireless work ethic, big laugh, rambunctious sense of humor, and friendliness to all. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. Dwight is survived by his wife, Susanne Fouts; their five children, Christopher Fouts (Karen), Jeffrey Fouts, Jennifer Skeels (David), Jill Fouts, and Janice Ramey (Todd); his sister, Marguerite Fouts Deardorff (Richard); his twelve grandchildren, Nathan Fouts (Bridget), Cooper Fouts (Brienna), Melissa Shortell (Brady), Meredith Fouts, Nicholas Fouts, Marshall Fouts, Avery Fouts, Reagan Fouts, Ellie Ramey, Jack Ramey, Amy Skeels, and Emma Skeels; and his 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lewis Fouts (Rosalie). Funeral service was Thursday, Jan. 28 at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory, Kokomo. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Methodist Church in Kokomo, or the Stockdale Mill in Roann. Messages of condolence may be left at www.shirleyandstout.com.

Sandra Jones, 80 Beloved mother Aug. 13, 1940 – Jan. 28, 2021 Sandra Jean Jones, age 80, of Wabash, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. Mrs. Jones was born in Wabash on Aug. 13, 1940 to the late Harold and Margaret (Gardener) Stewart. She graduated from Wabash High School in 1958 and married Stephen Guffin Jones on March 5, 1960 in Wabash. Stephen lovingly nicknamed his bride “Flower” and her children and grandchildren called her “The Best Mom and Grandma ever!” Sandra is survived by her husband, Stephen Jones of Wabash; daughters, Anne (Todd) Titus of Wabash, Julia (Jay) Tate of North Manchester, and Sandra Grigsby of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Katherine Tate of Broad Ripple, Kyle Grigsby of Indianapolis and Blake Grigsby of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Joan Coppock; and brother, William “Billy” Stewart. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Northern Indiana Funeral Care of Fort Wayne.

Jerry Crabb, 79 Avid reader Oct. 7, 1941 – Jan. 25, 2021 Jerry Crabb, 79, North Manchester died Jan. 25, 2021. He was born Oct. 7, 1941. Private services will be at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

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Jean Rankin Scales, 90, of Indianapolis, formerly of Wabash, passed away at 10:50 a.m., on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at Clearwater Commons in Indianapolis. She was born May 25, 1930 in Augusta, Ga., to Minnie (Renfroe) Rankin and Donald Thompson Rankin, M.D. She grew up in St. Augustine, Fla. After graduating from high school, Jean attended Purdue University, where she was a member of the Mortar Board, Alpha Xi Delta sorority, and a Gold Pepper as a member of the Debris staff. Jean and her husband, Richard “Dick” Scales, Sr. were both graduates of Purdue University. They were married in the Presbyterian Church at Purdue University on Dec. 21, 1951. After Dick served in the Naval Air Corp during the Korean War, they moved to LaGrange, Ill. and then to Wabash, their home of over 50 years. Once the children were in school, Jean completed her master’s degree and went on to teach reading for 21 years at Wabash Junior and Senior High Schools. She was a member of Tri Kappa, an elder in the Wabash Presbyterian Church, taught Sunday School, and was a member of the Women’s Association. Jean was active for 53 years in the Round Table literary society, which she loved attending. In 2015, Jean moved to the Clearwater Senior Living Center in Indianapolis, to be closer to family. Jean was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 58 years, Richard “Dick” L. Scales, Sr., who died Oct. 23, 2009. Jean is survived by her three children, Richard (Christine) Scales, Jr. M.D. of Indianapolis, Allan W. (Jayne) Scales of St. Charles, Ill., and Anne (Greg) Crafts of Carmel. She had seven grandchildren and one great grandson, Caitlyn A. Scales Ph. D., Andrew (Len) R. Scales, Ph. D., William (Kylee) A. Scales, M.D., Ian (Sarah) K. Scales, Joseph A. Scales, J.D., Trevor (Kara and son Jack) D. Crafts, M.D., and Evan Crafts. Jean was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Per Jean’s request, she will be cremated. Services are postponed due to the COVID pandemic. When the time is appropriate, a memorial service will be held at the Wabash Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Jean may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Carole Kreighbaum, 77 Former floral designer Feb. 25, 1943 – Jan. 22, 2021

Carole Jean Kreighbaum, 77, of Avon, passed away in her daughters’ arms at 12:51 a.m., Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Indianapolis. She was born Feb. 25, 1943, in Akron, Ohio, to Paul and Anna Mae (Edwards) Ternosky. Carole was a graduate of Noble High School and a floral designer. Her ultimate joy was found with family, friends, and her beloved pets. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash. She is survived by daughters, Debra (Karen L. Oliver) Raikes of Avon and JoAnna (Kurt) Holtschlag of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Shellie (Thomas) Colvin of Fort Collins, Colo., her son Jerry (Donald) Kreighbaum of Hobart, her sister, Judie (Bruce) Ross of Friday Harbor, Wash.; and grandchildren, Declan Brian Oliver-Raikes and Gavin Steven Oliver-Raikes, Sophia Carole Holtschlag, Autumn Taylor, Rhyan Raikes, Corey Raikes, Malorie Kreighbaum, Casie Perez, Shelby Colvin, Talea Colvin, Dakota Colvin; and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons Brian David Raikes, Craig Steven Raikes; and her sister, Barbara Ann Getz. There will be a service at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash, with Father Levi Nkwocha officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. The family will host a celebration of her life from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Remembrance speeches will be shared for Carole along with food and drinks at the Eagles Theatre ballroom, Wabash. We invite guests to attend all or any of the events planned. Guests may send flowers to Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash or donate to aspca.org. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Todd A. Slagal, 51 Oct. 25, 1969 – Jan. 23, 2021 Todd A. Slagal, 51, of Wabash, passed away at 4:28 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 25, 1969, in Wabash, to the late Chuck Slagal and Nancy Norman. Todd is survived by two daughters, Mariya Slagal and Kaylee Slagal both of Wabash; brother, Troy Slagal of Wabash; sister, Dawn Howell of Sweetser; two grandchildren, Thaya Faust and Sylas Shipper. He was preceded in death by one brother. Per the Todd’s wishes, there will be no services. Funeral services have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

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Henry McCoart, Sr., 83

Ruby Morrow McClain, 92

U.S. Army veteran

Sept. 23, 1928 – Jan. 27, 2021

May 20, 1937 – Jan. 28, 2021 Henry Thomas McCoart, Sr., 83, of Wabash, died at 6:46 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at St. Vincent Heart Hospital in Carmel. He was born May 20, 1937 in Paintsville, Ky., to Arthur and Bessie (Daniel) McCoart. Henry attended Van Lear High School in Van Lear, Ky. He was a U.S. Army veteran stationed in Germany. Henry married Bonnie Fannin in Van Lear, on Nov. 2, 1957. He worked for General Tire in Wabash, retiring after 30 years. Henry was a member of the New Life Baptist Church, and was saved and loved the Lord. He also was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Henry enjoyed fishing, hunting, and all sports. He was honored by Wabash High School, along with his sons and grandsons, as Mr. Alumni. He also enjoyed history, his country and especially loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie McCoart of Wabash; five children, Henry (Cindy) McCoart, Jr. of Wabash, Tammy (David) DeWitt of Indianapolis, Rollin (Jody) McCoart and Beverly (David) Stangl, both of Wabash, and Mark (Debra) McCoart of Somerset; 13 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Frank Burns (Nina) McCoart of Salyersville, Ky., Jenny (Bill) Phelps of Paintsville, Danny (Kathy) McCoart and Patty Lee, both of Van Lear, John Pat McCoart of Johns Creek, Ky., Tony (Teresa) McCoart and Angie (Harold) Burton, both of Van Lear. He was preceded in death by his parents. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorials are Wabash High School Athletic Department or New Life Baptist Church. The memorial guest book for Henry may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Kathleen Kryscuk, 71 June 8, 1949 – Jan. 16, 2021 Kathleen Kryscuk, 71, died Jan. 26, 2021. She was born June 8, 1949. Per Kathleen’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements by McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash.

Ruby Morrow McClain, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine. Ruby was born on Sept. 23, 1928 in Cedarcrest, Wayne County, Ky., to E. Sherman and Sophia (Fry) Morrow. As a young girl she moved to Muncie. She married Emory J. McClain on Sept. 23, 1950; he preceded her in death on Nov. 9, 1990. Ruby was an active member of the First Brethren Church. In 1985, she moved to Wabash to be closer to her family. She attended the College Corner Brethren Church. In 2012, Ruby moved to Marion, and there attended Brookhaven Wesleyan Church. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Campbell of Marion; two grandchildren, Amanda R. (Luke) Simpson and Jeffrey D. Campbell; and two great-granddaughters, Ainsley G. Simpson and Amelia Simpson, all of Atlanta, Ga. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother Arlis (Edith) Morrow; two sisters, Lois (Hubert) Dishman and Clara (Robert) Holub; and a granddaughter Jennifer (Juan) Sotelo. Services were Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at Brookhaven Wesleyan Church, Marion, with Rev. Joel Gearhart officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. There will be a private burial service at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Salvation Army Food Pantry, 359 N. Bradner Avenue, Marion, Ind. 46952. The memorial guest book for Ruby may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Shirley Harris, 82 Enjoyed reading Aug. 11, 1938 – Jan. 25, 2021 Shirley Louise Harris, 82, of Wabash, died at 8:35 a.m., Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at her home. She was born Aug. 11, 1938 in Los Angeles, Calif., to Earl Dyer and Reta (Davis) Faylor. Shirley was a 1956 graduate of Wabash High School and worked at Wabash Magnetics, retiring after 30 years. She married Jerry Allen Harris in Wabash on April 18, 1964; he died Dec. 23, 2014. Shirley enjoyed reading, going to garage sales and flea markets, making cards on her computer, and was an avid IU basketball fan. She is survived by two children, Dennis Wayne Harris of Wabash, and Nicole “Nikki” Lynn (John Hall) Harris of Elkhart. She was also preceded in death by her parents. There will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society. The memorial guest book for Shirley may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Police and fire reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Jan. 22 At 3:02 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nicolas C. Whitmyer, 23, Warsaw ran off the road on County Road 200 West near State Road 114. Jan. 23 At 6:24, a vehicle driven by Kris A. Fletcher, 55, Wabash collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near State Road 13. Jan. 24 At 2:07 a.m., a vehicle driven by Mitchell A. Goetz, 26, Wabash collided with a raccoon on State Road 15 near County Road 400 South. Jan. 25 At 7:25 a.m., a vehicle driven by Brian D. Feller, 50, Kokomo collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near County Road 300 East. At 8:48 p.m., a vehicle driven by Daniel A. Clark, 31, Wabash ran off the road on County Road 500 South near State Road 13. Jan. 26

At 2:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Taylor A. Kelley, 21, Wabash ran off the road on County Road 400 South near Old 15. At 5:35 a.m., a vehicle driven by Austin C. Gates, 38, Wabash ran off the road on County Road 900 South near County Road 390 East. At 6:36 a.m., a vehicle driven by Angela R. Culpepper, 46, Huntington ran off the road on Meridian Road near County Road 1400 North. At 7:54 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jeremiah M. Bingham, 30, North Manchester ran off the road on County Road 100 East near State Road 13. At 8:39 a.m., a vehicle driven by Asher C. Helmuth, 22, Rochester ran off the road on County Road 200 West near County Road 1300 North. Jan. 28 At 5:24 a.m., a vehicle driven by Antonio D. Conklin, 45, Hartford City collided with a deer on State Road 218 near

America Road. At 6:25 p.m., a vehicle driven by Angel R. Harris, 44, Wabash collided with a deer on State Road 16 near County Road 650 East. North Manchester Citations Jan. 23 Brandon Sarasin, 29, South Bend cited for driving while suspended. Jan. 24 Karlee R. Marshall, 31, Warsaw cited for driving while suspended. Jan. 26 Matthew L. Cook, 45, North Manchester

cited for dog at large. Colt D. Lemaster, 38, Wabash cited for failure to register a vehicle and improper tail lights. Fire Jan. 22 6:33 p.m., 1000 block of West Main Street for medical assist. Jan. 23 12:02 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. 1:42 p.m., 900 block of North Market Street for an alarm. Jan. 25 12:36 p.m., 400 block of North Market Street for medical

assist. Land Transfers Frieda Warren, Frieda M. Warren and Ronnie D. Warren to Terry R. Martin and Dana L. Martin, warranty deed. Dale Farms Inc. to Marcus J. Niccum and Krystal A. Niccum, corporate deed. Mary Jo McCleland to Mark L. Brothers and Martha L. Brothers, warranty deed. M o n a r c h Communities Indiana LLC to Lakeview Mobile Home Park LLC, warranty deed.

Stephanie Martin, Debbie Sue Dotson, Kevin Michael Brewer to Stephanie Martin, Debbie Sue Dotson, Kevin Michael Brewer, Todd A. Brewer and Donald W. Brewer, quitclaim deed. Scott A. Schuler to Acretrader 143 LLC, warranty deed. Marvin D. Dziabis to Daniels Place Inc., warranty deed. Marriage License McKenzie Shante Logan, 27 and James Rodney Callison, 56. Elijah Seth-Raven Houlihan, 24 and

Kaitlyn Nicole Fisher, 22. Kayla R. Russell, 31 and Ryan Dean Smith, 34. Austin Ryan Barone, 23 and Tianna Wines, 19. Building Permits For the week of Jan. 24, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Mark and Lorie Sorg for a pole building. Bradley and Lindsey DeWitt for a new home.

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Quality Loss Adjustment program begins for farmers Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) have announced that signup for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program began Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Funded by the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, this new program provides assistance to producers who suffered eligible crop quality losses due to natural disasters occurring in 2018 and 2019. The deadline to apply for QLA is Friday, March 5, 2021. “Farmers and livestock producers nationwide experienced crop quality losses due to natural disasters in 2018 and 2019,” said Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “We have worked diligently over the past couple of years to roll out meaningful disaster assistance programs to help alleviate the substantial financial loss experienced by so many agricultural producers and are pleased to

offer quality loss assistance as added relief. Many of the eligible producers have already received compensation for quantity losses.” Eligible crops include those for which federal crop insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage is available, except for grazed crops and value loss crops, such as honey, maple sap, aquaculture, floriculture, mushrooms, ginseng root, ornamental nursery, Christmas trees, and turfgrass sod. Additionally, crops that were sold or fed to livestock or that are in storage may be eligible; however, crops that were destroyed before harvest are not eligible. Crop quality losses occurring after harvest, due to deterioration in storage, or that could have been mitigated, are also not eligible. Assistance is based on a producer’s harvested affected production of an eligible crop, which must have had at least a five percent quality

loss reflected through a quality discount; or for forage crops, a nutrient loss, such as total digestible nutrients. Losses must have been a result of a qualifying disaster event (hurricane, excessive moisture, flood, qualifying drought, tornado, typhoon, volcanic activity, snowstorm, or wildfire) or related condition that occurred in calendar years 2018 and/or 2019. Assistance is available for eligible producers in counties that received a qualifying Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration or Secretarial Disaster Designation because of one or more of the qualifying disaster events or related conditions. Lists of counties with Presidential Emergency Disaster Declarations and Secretarial Disaster Designations for all qualifying disaster events for 2018 and 2019 are available here. For drought, producers are eligible for QLA if the loss occurred in an area within a county rated

by the U.S. Drought Monitor as having a D3 (extreme drought) or higher intensity level during 2018 or 2019. Producers in counties that did not receive a qualifying declaration or designation may still apply but must also provide supporting documentation to establish that the crop was directly affected by a qualifying disaster event. To determine QLA eligibility and payments, FSA considers the total quality loss caused by all qualifying natural disasters in cases where a crop was impacted by multiple events. Applying for QLA When applying, producers are asked to provide verifiable documentation to support claims of quality loss or nutrient loss in the case of forage crops. For crops that have been sold, grading must have been completed within 30 days of harvest, and for forage crops, a laboratory analysis must have been completed within 30 days of harvest. Some acceptable forms of documenta-

Former workers at General Tire, Container may qualify for lawsuit Plant workers employed before 1981 diagnosed with various cancers are entitled to special benefits. Lung cancer, esophageal cancer, laryngeal cancer, pharyngeal cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, and mesothelioma are frequently caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos-laced products were used for decades at both Container Corp. and General Tire. Neither employees

nor management were aware of the asbestos risk. Asbestos is a mineral that in its natural state is harmless. It becomes harmful when it is pulled apart or ground up into flexible fibers. Then, when inhaled or swallowed, microscopic asbestos fibers may be permanently affixed to body tissue. Over many years, these fibers may cause genetic changes that can lead to cancer. According to the National

Cancer Institute, “It can take from 10 to 40 years or more for asbestos-related cancers to appear.” To compensate cancer victims and the families of deceased cancer victims, Federal Bankruptcy Courts have required asbestos manufacturers to set aside hundreds of millions of dollars in private trusts. Through these trusts, cancer victims can receive money damages by the filing of timely, detailed, and accu-

rate claims. Norris Injury Lawyers has announced a specific initiative to assist both Container Corp. and General Tire employees in recovering money set aside for them in these asbestos trusts. Cancer victims or the families of deceased victims who worked at either plant before 1981 may call 800-4789578 for a free evaluation of their claim. Additional information is available at getnorris.com/asb.

tion include sales receipts from buyers, settlement sheets, truck or warehouse scale tickets, written sales contracts, similar records that represent actual and specific quality loss information, and forage tests for nutritional values. Payments Calculations and Limitations QLA payments are based on formulas for the type of crop (forage or non-forage) and loss documentation submitted. Based on this documentation FSA is calculating payments based on the producer’s own individual loss or based on the county average loss. More information on payments can be found on farmers.gov/quality-loss. FSA will issue payments once the application period ends. If the total amount of calculated QLA payments exceeds available program funding, payments will be prorated. For each crop year, 2018, 2019 and 2020, the maximum amount that a person or legal entity may receive, directly or

indirectly, is $125,000. Payments made to a joint operation (including a general partnership or joint venture) will not exceed $125,000, multiplied by the number of persons and legal entities that comprise the ownership of the joint operation. A person or legal entity is ineligible for QLA payment if the person’s or legal entity’s average Adjusted Gross Income exceeds $900,000, unless at least 75 percent is derived from farming, ranching or forestry-related activities. All producers receiving QLA Program payments are required to purchase crop insurance or NAP coverage for the next two available crop years at the 60 percent coverage level or higher. If eligible, QLA participants may meet the insurance purchase requirement by purchasing Whole-Farm Revenue Protection coverage offered through USDA’s Risk Management Agency. For more information, visit farmers.gov/quality-

loss, or contact your local USDA Service Center. Producers can also obtain one-onone support with applications by calling 877-508-8364. All USDA Service Centers are open for business, including those that restrict inperson visits or require appointments. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or any other Service Center agency should call ahead and schedule an appointment. Service Centers that are open for appointments will pre-screen visitors based on health concerns or recent travel, and visitors must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Visitors are also required to wear a face covering during their appointment. Our program delivery staff will continue to work with our producers by phone, email and using online tools. More information can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus.

Crash claims Amboy woman’s life Friday, Jan. 29, at approximately 12:56 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police responded to a single vehicle crash at 6428 West Wabash County Road 1100 South, in which an Amboy woman died. The preliminary crash investigation by Senior Trooper A.J. Coffee revealed that Kaitlyn Byrum,

21, Amboy, was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu eastbound on County Road 1100 South near 6428 West. For an undetermined reason, the Malibu traveled off the northside of the road and down into a ditch. The Malibu flipped, coming to rest on its top. Byrum was pronounced deceased at

the scene. The crash is still under investigation. Preliminary evidence indicates neither speed nor use of intoxicants was a contributing factor. Byrum was wearing a seat belt, but the crash impact was too severe to prevent her fatal injury.

Dorothy May, 91 Enjoyed crafts July 23, 1929 – Jan. 30, 2021

Dorothy Marie Cripe (Purdy) May was born July 23, 1929, and died Jan. 30, 2021. Services will be at a later date. Arrangements by McKee Mortuary.

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During the Urbana Yoke Parish blood drive the American Red Cross van was parked at the Urbana Loins/Community Building.

Urbana Yoke Parish Church had a blood drive on Jan. 27, 2021. The Outreach Committee plans and directs this much needed activity. The goal was set at 30 units by the American Red Cross. The drive raised 34 productive units of blood. The Urbana Yoke Parish holds this blood drive several times a year at the Urbana Lions/Community building. The second blood drive for this year will be held on May 5, so mark the date on your calendar. American Red Cross officials ask people to help with this cause. If you can donate, please do so. You can go on line to the American Red Cross site and Google blood drive locations to make your appointment to donate. Blood is in short supply; blood donors of all types are needed to replenish the shortage. This blood is a major life saving item that hospitals and emergency room personnel use every day. The shortage is so great that some hospitals contact other

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hospitals for blood. I also know police will do what they call blood runs to transport much needed blood from one hospital to another. The Urbana Yoke Parish Church and the Outreach Committee would like to thank everyone who gave blood, the Urbana Lions Club for the use of the community building, and thanks to the American Red Cross and others who worked the blood drive. It was a good day. Corrections in my column for Walter Weck. Where it states that the house was built by Walter’s grandfather, Jacob Miller, should read in 1869 not 1969. Also at the end where it

states that Walter was an amazing, should read man not mad. . I would also like to thank Philip Weck, Mary Ann (Weck) Mast, and Eileen Weck for their wanting to share their father’s life accomplishments. Prayer concerns: Scott Wilcox, Alma Devore, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Tonya Brunett, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, Bonita Snell. Our nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders, health providers, the ones who have contracted COVID-19 and the people who are trying to eradicate the virus. Condolences to Doris (Hoover) Mattern’s family and friends from the Urbana Yoke Parish, Urbana Lions Club and the Urbana Community. Doris passed January 22, 2021.

Heartland students launch project to benefit F.I.S.H. of Wabash By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com The students of the Early Childhood program at Heartland Career Center kicked off their fundraising efforts for their annual community service project on Monday, Feb. 1. The class is accepting feminine hygiene products as well as cash, and all collected items and money will be donated to F.I.S.H. of Wabash. The Paper of Wabash County spoke

with Early Childhood student, Wabash senior Gabi Wagoner about the project. “(Feminine products) are ridiculously priced and they should not be that expensive and not everyone can afford it,” she said. On average, women spend $14 a month on feminine hygiene products, which amounts to $6,400 in a lifetime. This can be very expensive for low income families with multiple females in need of these monthly necessitates.

Wagoner also pointed out that this project was chosen as a way to lessen the stigma around the natural functions and a female’s needs. Donations are being accepted in the form of tampons, pads, menstrual wipes, and menstrual soaps, as well as cash. All products must be new but can be any brand. Donations can be dropped off at the front office of Heartland career center. Donations are being accepted until Friday, Feb. 5.

3:14-17 titled Head Coach “Inspired by God”. Melissa Allen of the They will be observNorthfield girls’ basing Holy Communion ketball program got and taking up an her 100th win recentoffering for the ly at Maconaquah Phiri’s (missionaries High School week. in Africa). Josh Mohr, UPCOMING Northfield athletic DATES for Feb., 2021: director presents her Feb. 4 – Roann Lions with a basketball Club, Town Hall, marking this great 7:00pm; Feb. 9 – Town accomplishment and Board Meeting, Town milestone in her Hall, 7:00pm; Feb. 11 – career. Roann Heritage Allen said, “100 wins isn’t made possi- Group Meeting 6:30pm. ble without family CONTINUE PRAYand community. ING for Don Thank you to the Richardson, Coy Eads Northfield High (started School famichemo – ly and comgrandson munity for of Roger supporting and the girls on Debbie and off the Cook), Rex court. Thank Ann Me Ann Meyer yer you to my 765-833-2614 Renz, amazing meyerann@ Kathie coaching centurylink.net Grandstaff, staff for Jennifer always showMcColley ing up for and our the girls and country. keeping me Stay safe in line (well and stay minus that healthy. God bless you one game). To my all! family who is always PATRICIA ANN there to support me and the team whenev- Mouser, a long-time resident of Roann, er they can. The playpassed away recently; ers, past and present, our condolences go these wins belong to out to her family and you. Thank you for friends. putting in effort on CELEBRATING and off the court. I ANNIVERSARIES: couldn’t be more Feb. 4 – Mr. & Mrs. proud of the people Robert Birk. you are and are CELEBRATING becoming.” BIRTHDAYS: Feb. 2 Congratulations to – Phyllis Meyer; Feb. Melissa Allen and 3 – Trent Powell and hope there are many Terry Krom; Feb. 4 – more wins in your Jerry Holmes; Feb. 5 future. – Andrea Bakehorn BASKETBALL and Keith Ford; Feb. 6 SKILL and Drill – Malvern (Bud) Camp for 3rd-6th Winters; Feb. 7 – Graders: Join the Layne Early; Feb. 8 – Northfield Lady Jaeda Lynn; Feb. 9 – Norse and improve Jerry Maxwell and your basketball skills Sharon Newhouse. by focusing on these areas – Footwork for PASTOR MACE offense and defense; on repentance: The Shooting; Ball hanKingdom of God calls dling; Passing. for repentance. Join them in Feb. Repentance is the on Feb. 7, 14, 21, and turning or change of 28 from 1:00-2:00pm. the mind with a sense Please contact of regret and sorrow Melissa Allen if you over sin towards God have any questions at and His word. lmallen324@gmail.co Repentance is not a m fire escape from fire I WANT TO wish a or a Santa Clause happy birthday to a mentality where a great lady – Phyllis gift is given. It is a Meyer is turning 96 radical transformaon Feb. 2. If you see tion in one’s mind her, be sure to wish a and heart to turn “Happy Birthday” to from sin and evil this fine lady. Phyllis, unto God. The here’s wishing you a Kingdom of God great birthday and requires a heart of also another super repentance that year! brings about a rightPASTOR WAYNE eous fruit in our Balmer of the Roann lives. United Methodist Matthew 3:2 tells us Church sermon for that repentance is Feb. 7, 2021 will be necessary for the taken from 2 Timothy kingdom of Heaven.

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Northfield Athletic Director Josh Mohr presents girls varsity basketball coach Melissa Allen a ball marking her 100th career win. Acts 3:19-21 instructs us to repent and turn back. That our sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, that God would send Christ and restore all things. Mankind is dead to spiritual things and will not respond to spiritual things until made new in Christ Jesus. Paul told the Corinthian church that if you be in Christ, all things are made new and the old is put away. We need God to transform us in our minds so we can see the need for a change and have the power to do so. Matthew 3:8 shares that repentance brings about fruit. The fruit of repentance is first of all diligence. Repentance brings about an alertness to accomplish this change of mind. Our minds are opened to the need to turn from evil. Second, repentance brings about a clearing of oneself. Here is the clearing of guilt and shame because in Christ there is no condemnation. We don’t seek to forgive ourselves but accept the grace that God has given to us. Thirdly, repentance brings about an indignation or grief over sin. We turn from seeking evil to having sorrow over sin in this world. Fear is the fourth fruit, which is a strong respect and awe for the person of God. We see next, a vehement desire or strong desire for the things of God. We change the object of our worship. Then we gain a zeal or enthusiasm for the righteous life and how God can transform any life. Lastly, repentance brings about a standing for truth.

Lovingly we stand for the truth of God’s word and make it the orientation for our lives. One who is repentant bears fruit which is a growth process and a submitting to the work of God in the hearts and minds of mankind. Repentance is also a symbol of the gospel message where Jesus death, burial, and resurrection makes it possible to repent and be right with our holy Heavenly Father. Baptism does not wash away our sin nor save us, but is a public identification of what God has done in our life. First, we go under the water as a picture of death to self and sin nature. The old has been put away. Being submersed under water is a picture of Christ’s burial for mankind. And then, coming back up is a picture of the new life that is resurrected in a new life. We are made new in Christ and resurrected in the power of Christ’s resurrection. John the Baptist said to repent and be baptized. When we repent of our sinful ways and confess that we need a savior and turn to God, we are made a new creation. No works involved, no past sins hinder us, and does not matter who you are! Repent and be baptized. Your place in God’s kingdom depends upon it. I CAN BE reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-1pm. I can also be reached via phone, 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper

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COUNTY OF WABASH IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CONNIE LERNER, Deceased NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Gary D. Runkel was, on the 20th day of January 2021, appointed personal representative of the estate of Connie Lerner, deceased, who died on October 9, 2020. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 20th day of January 2021. Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Wabash County, Indiana Attorney for the Estate: Douglas C. Lehman 8756-85 Douglas C. Lehman Professional Corporation 30 West Canal Street, Wabash, IN 46992 (260) 569-0590 1/27, 2/3/21

City of Wabash Building Commissioner Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 23 day of December, 2020, Alan Palmer filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance. The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 360 W Sinclair St., Wabash, IN 46992. Lots 25, 26, 27 of Ewing Hannah addition. Parcel ID 85-14-40-402-068.000-009. The description of the action requested in the petition is A variance is requested for setback distances. The existing garage foundation is being used for the new garage. The foundation is 3.5 feet from neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property line and 3 ft. from the back of the lot. This is closer than the current setback distances. The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week until the date of the hearing of the petition. A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 18th day of February, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition. James Straws CBI, CFI, CPE Building Commissioner 2/3/21

The Enyearts on their wedding day (top photo) and today.

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Enyeart A celebration for the 50th wedding anniversary of Mark

and Jan (Flinn) Enyeart will be Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 at Sweetwater Church, North Manchester from 2-4 p.m. Enyeart previously worked at Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw, for 42 years. Mrs. Enyeart provided home childcare for seven years. The couple was foster parents for 16 years. Together, Mark and Jan had five children and 10 grandchildren.

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Wabash's Chad Wyatt, Jr. won the 220-pound weight class sectional title at Maconaquah Saturday, Jan. 30. Photos by Eric Christiansen

Local wrestlers advance to Regional BUNKER HILL — The Manchester wrestling team placed third at the Maconaquah Sectional Saturday, Jan. 30, had two champions, and will send seven others to regional at Maconaquah this weekend. Wabash finished fifth, had four champions, and will have a total of five wrestlers at regional. Northfield had two individual champions in a seventh-place team effort and will have four wrestlers at regional, while Southwood finished ninth and will have one representative at regional. Manchester’s Dylan Stroud led the Squires by winning the 132-pound weight class. The junior remained undefeated on the season with a 31-0 record. Zach France (152 pounds) also won his weight class for the Squires. Finishing in second

Manchester's Zach France won the 152-pound weight class at the Maconaquah Sectional Saturday, Jan. 30. place for Manchester were Elijah Burlingame (138), Jordan Ayres (145), and Preston Duffy (195), while Colten Nelson (106) and Trevor Dill (295) placed third, and Jacob Caudill (182) and Gavin Mize (220) advanced to regional with fourth-place finishes. Winning individual titles for Wabash were Jared Brooks

(113), Ethan Higgins (126), Grant Carandante (160), and Chad Wyatt, Jr., (220). Placing second and advancing to regional was Anthony Long (132). Northfield had two champions in Jaydan Goshert (182) and Logan Cox (195), while Micha Higgins (220) finished third, and Ethan Galbraith (152) placed fourth, and all four will com-

pete at regional. Southwood’s Isaac King was the only Knight to get out of sectional with a fourth-place finish at 160-pounds. The Maconaquah Regional begins at 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 6. The top four individuals in each weight class will advance to semi-state at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne.

Lady Norse top MSD rival Southwood The Northfield Lady Norse left little doubt of the outcome of its game with Southwood Tuesday night, Jan. 26, running away with a 6334 win. Northfield took a 20-10 lead after one quarter and extended the lead to 38-17 at halftime. The Lady Norse outscored the Lady Knights in each the third and fourth quarters, as well. Kyra Kennedy led Northfield with 19 points, five rebounds, and four steals, followed by Addie Baker with 12 points, nine rebounds, and three assists, Kearston Stout with 10 points, three rebounds, four

steals, and two assists, Emma Hoover with nine points, four rebounds, six assists, and four steals, Hannah Holmes with eight points and three rebounds, Kenzie Baer with four points, three rebounds, three steals, and two assists, and Jaycee Krom with one point and one rebound. Eden Hoover had four rebounds, and Addy Rosen had two rebounds and one steal. Ella Haupert led Southwood with 15 points, followed Bailey Wyatt with 11 points, Maggie Ball with four points, and Aleia Sweet with

three points. Northfield won the JV game 43-21. Eden Hoover led the way with 16 points, followed by Rosen and Ainsley Dale with seven points each, Holmes, Krom, and Gabby Haupert with three points each, and Ava Copeland and Alex Cartwright with two points each. Mya Denney led Southwood with eight points, followed by Macey Barney with seven points, Carrie Collins, with four, and Bailey Miller with two. Northfield 74, Rochester 37 The Jan. 28 matchup between

Northfield and Rochester had major Three Rivers Conference championship implications with the Lady Norse looking to win the title outright and the Lady Zebras hoping to share the title with Northfield. Northfield crushed Rochester’s dreams early, outscoring the Lady Zebras 25-6 in the first quarter, and never let up in the 37point win. Kennedy led Northfield with 19 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals, followed by Emma Hoover with 11 points, five assists, Continued on Page 16

The Manchester boys basketball team never allowed the Tippecanoe Valley Vikings to get close in its 75-40 Three Rivers Conference win Friday night, Jan. 29. Manchester led the Vikings 8-2 in the first two minutes of the game and used a 13-4 run to take a 2110 lead at the end of the first quarter. Tippecanoe Valley found its rhythm in the second quarter, playing the Squires an even 14-14, to trail 35-24 at halftime. They cut it to 37-28 with 6:10 left in the third quarter but the Squires went on a 100 run to take a 47-28 lead, then opened the fourth quarter with a 12-4 run to put the game away. Weston Hamby led the Squires with 21 points, followed by Max Carter with 17, Maddox Zolman with 13, Cade Jones with six, Gavin Martin with five, Brayden Jones with four, and Luke Ramer with two points. Concordia 68, Manchester 56 Concordia raced out to a 15-0 lead in the first four minutes of their game with Manchester Saturday afternoon, Jan. 30, only to see the Squires take a fourthquarter lead at 52-49, then outscored Manchester 19-4 to get the non-conference win. Zolman stopped the early Cadet run and got the Squires on the board with the first of his seven three-pointers, and Manchester chipped away at the lead, cutting it to 4745 going into the fourth quarter. Zolman gave Manchester a 48-47 lead nine seconds into the fourth quarter on a three-pointer, then made it 52-49 with he converted a four-point play with 6:41 left in the game. Concordia responded with an 11-0 run, including three threepointers, to take control of the game. Zolman led the Squires with 22 points, followed by Hamby with 21, Martin with eight, Carter with four, Cade Jones with two, and Brayden Jones with two.

Rochester 60, Northfield 36 Rochester left no doubt of the outcome in its Three Rivers Conference matchup at Northfield Friday night, Jan. 29. The Zebras took a 19-5 first-quarter lead and never led the Norse in the game in a 60-36 win. Clayton Tomlinson led the Norse with 14 points, five rebounds, six steals and three assists, followed by Jayden Peas with 10 points and five rebounds, and Jake Halderman with five points and two rebounds. Kaleb Krom had three points, followed by Dillon Tomlinson with two points, two assists, and two steals, and Eli Kroh with two points and two rebounds. Caston 62, Northfield 46 Caston used a 21-7 second quarter to take a 31-18 halftime lead and held on for a 62-46 win over Northfield Saturday, Jan. 30. Clayton Tomlinson once again led the way with 16 points, three assists, and three steals, followed by Jayden Peas with eight points and one rebound, Alex Haupert with seven points, four rebounds, and two assists, and Dillon Tomlinson with six points, one rebound, and one assist. Krom had three points and three rebounds, followed by Halderman with two points and three rebounds, Trent Osborn with two points, and Noah Burkhart with two points and one rebound. Eastern 68, Southwood 56 Eastern outscored Southwo0d 42-29 in the second half to reverse a halftime deficit and pull out a 68-56 win over the Knights Wednesday night, Jan. 27. Eastern raced out to a 10-0 lead before Southwood answered with a 10-2 run to get into the game. The Knights took a 27-21 lead before Eastern cut it to 27-26 at halftime. The Comets took a 40-30 lead in the third quarter and never let

Southwood get closer than six points the rest of the contest. Cole Winer led Southwood with 21 points and six rebounds, followed by Dawson Filip with 16 points, four assists, and three rebounds, and Logan Barley with six points and two steals. Connor Rich had four points, five rebounds, and five assists, while Alex Farr had five points, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals, Jason Oprisek had four points and seven rebounds, and Isaiah Sutton added one rebound and one steal. The JV team had no trouble with Eastern in a 64-34 win. The Knights took a 16-6 lead after one quarter and outscored the Comets in all four quarters. Nathan Lehner led Southwood with 23 points, 10 steals, and four assists, followed by Sutton with eight points, two steals, and two assists, and Kaden Rody with eight points and seven rebounds. Will Winer had seven points and seven steals, followed by Dylan Stout had six points and two rebounds, Blayne Hamilton had four points and two rebounds, Kaleb Bruning added three points and five assists, followed by Randy Boone with two points, and Dean Elzy had one point. Southwood 64, North Miami 32 Southwood outscored North Miami 31-18 in the middle two quarters, and 17-4 in the fourth, and ran away with a 64-32 win Friday, Jan. 29. Winer led the Knights with 24 points, two assists, and two steals, followed by Connor Rich with 14 points, seven rebounds, and five steals, Oprisek with nine points, seven rebounds, and two assists, and Farr with six points, two assists, and two steals. Filip had four points, three assists, three steals, and two rebounds, Lehner had Continued on Page 16

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Girls basketball roundup and five steals, Stout with 11 points, five rebounds, five steals, and three assists, and Baker with 10 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Rosen had seven points, three assists, and two rebounds, followed by Baer with seven points and three steals, Holmes with six points, four steals, and two rebounds, and Eden Hoover with three points.

Northfield also had an easy time with Rochester in a 48-22 win Thursday night. The Lady Norse shut out the Lady Zebras 13-0 in the first quarter and 14-2 in the third quarter. Eden Hoover led Northfield with 18 points, followed by Krom with 11, Holmes with six, Rosen with four, Dale with three, and Miller, Copeland, and Haupert with two points each.

Southwood 65, North Miami 61 North Miami dominated the first half of its game at Southwood, taking a 38-20 halftime lead, but Southwood turned things around, outscoring the Lady Warriors 2614 in the third quarter and 19-12 in the fourth quarter to post a 65-51 win. Manchester 53, Bluffton 46 In a back-and-forth affair, the Manchester

girls basketball team came outscored Bluffton 19-10 in the fourth quarter to pull out a come-frombehind 53-46 win Tuesday, Jan. 26. Bluffton jumped head of the Lady Squires 15-9 at the end of the first quarter but Manchester rebounded to take a 25-20 halftime advantage. Bluffton responded by taking a 36-35 lead going into the fourth quarter before Manchester scored 19 points in the final eight minutes to secure the win. Eva Bazzoni led Manchester with 23 points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals, while Makenzy Meyer had 10 points and three rebounds. The Manchester JV team used a strong defensive effort to defeat Bluffton 22-14. Tipp Valley 62, Manchester 49 In a game that was closer than the final score would indicate,

...continued from Page 13 the Tippecanoe Valley girls basketball team turned outscored Manchester 22-9 in the final seven minutes to defeat the Lady Squires 62-49 Thursday night, Jan. 28. West had a big game with 17 points, three assists, and three rebounds, followed by Bazzoni with 17 points, 10 rebounds, four steals, and three assists, and Garriott with nine points, two rebounds, and two steals. The JV team lost to the Lady Vikings 4219, scoring just three points in the first half. Wabash 56, Peru 40 The Wabash girls basketball team took a 13-10 first-quarter and slowly pulled away from Peru to pull out a 56-40 road win at Peru. Mariah Wyatt led Wabash with 19 points and 11 rebounds, followed by

Rylee Yoakum with 14 points and three steals, Alivia Short with 12 points and three rebounds, Nici Gunderman with four points, five rebounds, and three steals, Jordan Stumbo with four points and five rebounds, and Madison Lutz with three points and five steals. Wabash lost the JV team 32-21. Wabash 44, Whitko 20 Wabash had no trouble with Whitko in a 44-20 road win Friday night, Jan. 29. The Lady Apaches held Whitko to single digits in each quarter taking a 12-3 first quarter lead and cruising the rest of the way. Wyatt led Wabash with 11 points and nine rebounds, followed by Short with 10 points and eight rebounds, Lutz with 10 points, three steals, and two rebounds, and Davis with six

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points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Gunderman had three points, four steals, and two rebounds, followed by Jordan Stumbo with two points and seven rebounds, and Jade Stumbo with two points and three points. The JV team defeated Whitko 41-15. Wabash 66, Maconaquah 53 The Wabash girls basketball team turned a 39-32 halftime deficit into a 6653 win, outscoring Maconaquah 34-14 in the second of their TRC contest Saturday, Jan. 30. Wyatt led Wabash with 20 points and 12 rebounds, followed by Short with 19 points, five rebounds, and three blocks, and Gunderman with 10 points, seven rebounds, five steals, and three assists. The JV team defeated Maconaquah 36-20.

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three points, followed by Barley and Rody with two points apiece, while Stout had two steals and one block, Sutton with two rebounds, four assists, and five steals, and Smith with one rebound and one assist. The JV team had no trouble with North Miami in a 5818 win Friday night. Smith led the way with 15 points and

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SHS students seek help on projects from area residents If you have a moment to help out a couple of our SHS business students, taking this survey would be very much appreciated! My name is Karson. My partner Brady and I are working on creating business plans in our business class. We are looking to start a pond cleaning service. If you would take a moment to answer a few questions that would be great. Please use the link below to view the survey. Thank you! https://docs.googIe.co m/.../1FAIpQLSfGZR x8f.../viewform Southwood High School student Abbie is in the Introduction to Business class. She is preparing a business plan for a local competition and could use input from the community! If you are willing to take a couple minutes to fill out her survey, she would be very grateful! Https://docs.google.c om/.../FAlpOLSd3yYs 85Y.../viewform... SOUTHWOOD JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: We have one goal and one goal only right now! Ant that’s to stay healthy and make sure we finish our winter high school sports season. Every time you and your colleagues post a message like this one to your school’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, it is seen about 400,000 times by Hoosiers, including everyone in your community who follows your school on social media. Think of it as 400,000 reminders to wear a mask, social distance and get a flu shot! Thank you for all you are doing to promote high school sports and protect our winter sports season. What do wearing a mask, social distancing, washing our hands, getting a flu shot and staying home when we’re sick have in common? They make up the attitude that’s necessary to finish our winter sports season. Let’s do it! This is your IHSAA. PHONE CALL from Maxine Taylor who wanted to say Thank you to John Petro and Bob Couch who were in a group

called Liston Creek. They recorder a CD called “All For Him” many years ago. Maxine wanted to thank them, because of the Covid 19 and staying at home. She stated that she plays each day at least 10 times. This has given her much enjoyment and she sing along with them. Then she called back and said that she also plays Johnny Cash Ragged Old Flag. She thinks this should be heard by the young and old to remind them just what the flag stands for. GOOD READ: Tails of a boy Mom: During a prank, a student stuck a paper on his classmate’s back that said “I’m stupid,” and asked the rest of the class not to tell the boy. Thus the students began laughing on and off... Came afternoon math class started and their teacher wrote a difficult question on the board. No one was able to answer it except the boy with the sticker. Amid the unexplained giggles, he walked toward the board and solved the problem. The teacher asked the class to clap for him and remove the paper on his back. She told him: “It seems that you don’t know about the paper your classmate has pasted on your back.” Then the teacher looked at the rest of the class and said: “Before I give you a punishment, let me tell you 2 things: First, throughout your Life, people will put labels on you with many nasty words to stop your progress. Had your classmate known about the paper, he wouldn’t have gotten up to answer the question. All you have to do in life is ignore the labels people give you and seize every opportunity you have to learn, grow and improve yourself. “Second, it’s clear that he doesn’t have any loyal friend among you all to tell him about the sticker. It doesn’t matter how many friends you have - it is the loyalty you share with your friends that matters. If you don’t have friends who can

defend you behind your back, who can watch over you, protect you and who genuinely care about you, you are better off alone.” Choose your friends wisely! SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Congratulations to our Knight Note winners for the week of January 18-22: Graci H. (1st grade), from Miss Hacker, for always doing her best and being a kind friend. Ruby M. (4th grade), from Mrs. Ranck, for working hard on a Monday morning. 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! VETRANS are invited to have coffee and a snack in the Lion Room at the LaFontaine Community Building, on Friday February 12 at 9 a.m. Hope to see you there. SOUTHWOOD JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TRC Individual Results: 103 Aaliyah Douglas

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6th, 126, Jackson Taylor 5th, 132 Cayden Prickett 6th, 152 Braxton Worthington 5th, 170 John White 8th, 182 Thomas Charles NP, 195 Bryce Wyatt 6th, and 220 Micah Dale 7th. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Mark Lightner Jan. 23 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Matt Denney, Kim Kumler, Brooke Law Jan. 28, Will Carpenter Jan. 29, Casey Huston, Sarah Oliver Jan. 30, Mary ruth Mendenhall Hall Jan. 31, Kaley Denney, Michael Wilson, Sheila “Bubbles” Lynn, Lakin Wimmer Feb. 1, Garrett Lorenz Feb. 2, Shirley Barlow, Beverley Benner, Julie Lengel Feb. 3, John Grayson, Mike Schrameck, Mitchell Mercer Feb. 4 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com

The 2021 First Sunday Mass Season at Historic St. Patrick’s Church in Lagro will commence March 7 at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Levi Nkwocha, Pastor of St. Bernard’s in Wabash, will celebrate the Mass. Other masses for the season will be held the first Sunday of each month at 11:00 a.m. through December 2021. Due to ongoing COVID restrictions, there will not be a traditional St. Patrick’s Day mass on March 17 this year. Please join us on March 7 in opening the church for a new season!! Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, has worship services on Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school classes will meet between the two worship services. The sermon theme for Feb. 7 is “The Attack on Hope” based on

Hebrews 6:17-20. Feb. 14 is the annual Pizza/Bowling Party, from 5- 6:30 p.m. Thanks to all your donations to make this possible. Because of COVID-19, the size of our party is limited to 45 people. There is a signup sheet in the church’s vestibule. The Men’s Group will meet Monday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. Janene Wisniewski is still collecting pictures, bulletins, newsletters, or any other memorabilia for Dora Christian Church’s

memory wall to celebrate their 150th anniversary (1871 – 2021). Please contact her at 260-906-6449 or email 1957cowgirl@gmail.co m if you have contributions or suggestions. The church also has a sign-up sheet in the foyer if you would like to have a Commemorative Plate, Bell, Christmas Ornament, or Mug. 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 260-571Continued on Page 18

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Deming Lodge to host breakfast Ivy Chapter OES & Deming Lodge and will host their monthly Community Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 7-10 a.m. at 2nd & Front streets (enter through alley between 2nd & 3rd Streets). This month is pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, hash browns, coffee, milk, and juice. Free will donation. Curbside pickup is available by calling the Lodge at 260-901-6488 and when you arrive and we will bring breakfast to you. FRANCES SLOCUM CHAPTER DAR TO MEET: Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet Tuesday, Feb 9th, 7 p.m. at the Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. The program will be given by Brenda Ramseier, on her painting of the Women Suffragist and the 19th Amendment. Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage infor-

mation may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-5634661 or Barbara Amiss at 260-982-4376. MU SPRING CONVOCATION FEATURES PRESIDENT DAVE McFADDEN: Manchester message: Challenges of fall can guide success in the spring: President Dave McFadden for the Spring Convocation will invite Manchester University students and colleagues to share stories about the challenges they faced this fall and how those experiences will help them this spring. “Fired up for Success” is at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, on the Manchester Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ ManchesterUniv The presentation is open to the public. A president’s convocation is offered each semester as part of the Values, Ideas and the Arts series at Manchester.

VIAs, as they are commonly known, enhance the Manchester Core program in the liberal arts through cultural exposure, artistic experience and intellectual enrichment. UMC COMMUNITY DINNER: The United Methodist Church will be hosting a Drive-Thru Community Dinner on Friday, Feb 12, beginning at 4 p.m. while supplies last at the North Manchester United Methodist Church located at 306 East Second Street. Menu includes Baked Steak Dinner, mashed potatoes, green beans, and dessert. Cost is a freewill donation. For pick up note: The parking lot will be one-way IN from 3rd and 2nd Streets, and OUT only onto Sycamore Street. Loading will be on the passenger side under the carport. The public is welcome. NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.

Jordan Stumbo prepares to sign to play volleyball at Rock Valley College. Joining in the ceremony are her parents (front, from left) Chelsie Montgomery, Kent Montgomery, Wabash assistant coach Jim Morris, Wabash coach Katie Cromer and principal Kyle Wieland. Photo provided

Wabash’s Stumbo to play volleyball at Rock Valley Wabash High School senior Jordan Stumbo recently signed a letter of intent to continue her volleyball career at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Ill. “I decided on Rock Valley because the head coach, Kristy Pierce, has had amazing success with her past teams and she made me feel extremely welcome,” Stumbo told The Paper of Wabash County. “I hope to contribute not only my skills but my energy and optimism.”

During her Wabash career, Stumbo has received numerous accolades, including 2018 Most Improved; 2019 1st Team All County And TRC Honorable Mention; And 2020 2nd Team All County, TRC Honorable Mention, Coaches Award And All-District Player. “I have so many memorable moments from my time as a Lady Apache,” she said. “I will always the feeling of going to Semi-State and having back-to-back sectional titles. I’ll never forget my team-

mates or our amazing coaching staff, Katie Cromer, Jim Morris and Chelsie Montgomery. “I would like to say thank you to my teammates for allowing me to create memories and making friends, Thank you to our fans who have supported us, especially this year. Thank you to my coaches for believing in me and helping me become a better athlete. Stumbo will study Criminal Justice with a goal of a career in law enforcement.

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4639. The Lagro United Methodist Church, 1100 Main St., provides Drive Through 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. Congratulations to Northfield’s Lady Norse! They beat Rochester 74-38 to win the Three Rivers Conference Championship. The Northfield Honor Students for the week of Jan. 25-30 were Kevin B. and Carson B. Kevin was helping out Ms. Stouffer in the classroom. Carson was working hard to get his assignments done at school. Thanks guys for helping others and working hard each day. Feb. 2-3 is ISTEP Testing for Juniors. February 8 is Mid-

Winter Break (no school). February Trivia: February joined the calendar with January around 700 BC. It derives its name from the Latin februo, which means “purification rites.” When February was first added to the calendar, it became the last month of the year to line up with the lunar cycle. The Romans believed odd numbers to be lucky. Since February ended up being the unlucky one, they placed it at the end and shortened it so the bad luck wouldn’t last long. February remained there for nearly 200 years. Then, both January and February moved to the beginning of the year. The month has some fun events. Feb. 1 is National Baked Alaska Day, Feb. 2 is National Ground Hog Day, and Feb. 4 is National Homemade Soup Day

and National Optimist Day (much needed after we find out we will have six more weeks of winter!). And, a day near to my heart, Feb. 4 is also National Thank a Mail Carrier Day. Thank your carrier for bringing your news through rain, sleet, or snow. Our condolences go to the families and friends of Max Carr, Earl “Buddy” Lyons, J.J. Messer, Myron Ridgeway, Tom Stanford, and Matt Tyner. Lagro Happy Birthdays: Feb. 4 – Colleen Campbell; Feb. 8 – Liz Schmid; Feb. 9 – Thelma Sanchez. If you want your birthday or anniversary listed, please contact me at my email address listed above, or my cell phone 260-571-2577. Also, we would like to publicize your community happenings. Let’s share the news!

Mariah Wyatt prepares to sign a letter to play volleyball at Indiana University East. Joining in the ceremony were her family and Wabash High School officials (front, from left) father Chad Wyatt, step-mother Tammy Brewer, Principal Kyle Wieland (back row, from left), siblings Chad Wyatt Jr. and McKenzie Gray, and Athletic Director Floyd McWhirt. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Wyatt signs to play at IU East Wabash High School senior Mariah Wyatt will continue her volleyball career at Indiana University East. Wyatt signed a letter of intent to play at the school during a brief ceremony at WHS on Monday, Jan. 18. “I had (IUE coach Kim McConaha) as a coach for a club in Fort Wayne,” Wyatt said. “I just like the

way she coached.” McConaha said it was because of her play on the club team that she recruited Wyatt. “I hope she brings what she did when we met her,” the coach said. “She’s quiet but she gets the job done. She just wants to do her best for everybody. “She’s excited. She has to learn. She wants to be chal-

lenged. She’s not scared. She’s going to bring the intangibles to the team of being herself. That’s why we recruited her. “She’s played other sports, which is great. But getting her in the gym with just volleyball, I think she’s going to grow exponentially. It’s going to be fun to watch.” Wyatt will study life science at IUE.

Mark your calendars! Start planning your floats for the parade! You re-enactors, get your tents, clothes, pots and pans and weapons ready! The 2021 Founders Day Festival is set for Saturday, Sept. 18. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic it may not look the same as it did in 2018 and 2019, but it won’t be canceled, like 2020, either. Members of the Founders Day Festival committee will meet next week, with masks on and socially distanced, to start putting the pieces back together for this year’s event. Festival Chairman Maria Smyth, owner of The Eclectic Shoppe and receptionist at City Hall, announced that First Farmers Bank & Trust, scheduled to be last year’s Premier Sponsor, will stay on for this year’s festival. The day’s festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with a parade through downtown. In 2019, more than 100 entries took part in the march through the streets of the city. After the parade, activities will move to Paradise Spring Historical Park, located at the east end of Market Street. Live music, vendor booths, food booths, re-enactments, games for the children and much, much more will be available throughout the park. In an effort to make this year’s event bigger and better than the first two, Ms. Smyth noted that several levels of sponsorships are still available. Any individual or organization wanting to sponsor a specific event or contribute toward the overall expenses of the festival, can contact her at City Hall by calling 563-4171. Bev Vanderpool and Doug Adams are in charge of parade entries and Deanna Unger, secretary of the Paradise Spring Board of Directors, is in charge of activities at the Pioneer Village in the park.

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Figert, Violet George, Grace Harrington, Rinka Higuera, Brianna Martin, Haiden McWhirt, Paige Miller, Phillip Palmer, Tyler Partenheimer, Victoria Petty, Oliver Sapusek, Clayton Shelper, Mallory Tart, Harley Zumbrun 6th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Chloe Cooper, Braelyn Eis, Kierstin Fager, Ayden Haneline, John Harris, Destiny Harrison, Shailynn Harrison, Javier Hernandez, Leeairah Hicks, Benjamin Hipskind, Owen Honeycutt, Skyler Keirsey, Madalyn Lynn, Jarret McWhirt, Aubri Merrell, Vander Mullen, Vivien Ploughe, Abigail Rose, Carson Schuler, Audri Shidler, Thomas Tracy, Averie Turner, Emma VanCamp, Evelyn Walden, Raelee Weeks, Matthew Wuensch 7th Grade High Honor Roll: Ava Bishir, Kendall France, Jaycee Jones, Andrea Stout 7th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Cole Brooks, Mackenzie Brown, Aaliyah Frasure, Haylee Friend, Drew GueninHobson, Maya Howard, Kaylee Indrutz, Isaiah Jones, Victoria Koselke, Colelson Kugler, Cooper Long, Elias Mattern, Alison McCoart, Sawyer McNally, Danielle Sarll, Abigail Smith, Logan Wright 8th Grade High Honor Roll: Olivia Braun, Ella Colvin, Harper Golliher, Ella

Hartley, Trever Herron, Nonoka Higuera, Kenley McWhirt, Kristian Stanton, Emma Weaver, Kamryn Wilcox 8th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Emma Adams, Ashtrid Burns, Jonas Church, Ashton Coffman, Levi Fairchild, Chaz Harris, Abigail Hipskind, Chase Howard, Alisha Hyslop, Shaylee Jacobs, Riley King, Kasen Oswalt, Elijah Peters, Hadley Schuler, Coltyn Sellers, Janika Stumbo, Sydney Till, Cole VanCamp, Isabella Vander Velden, Madison White, Trevor Wuensch. Those earning honors for the first semester were: 5th Grade High Honor Roll: Gracie Bearman, Kaylence Cole, Clover Eaton, Noah Glenn, Ella Harrell, Adrian Haughn, Carly Haylett, Abbigail Helsel, Makenzie Krieger, Jareth Lancaster, Gabriel LePage, Michael LePage, Ellie Proffitt, Cooper Sapusek, Pasyn Schuler, Taylin Shepherd, Alyssa Sheridan, Mackey Sorg 5th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Carson, Amburgey, Mason, Bartley, Kaitlyn Brewer, Jude Butterbaugh, Quinnlynn Campbell, Kelsey Cooper, Gunner Cressell, Ian Edmond, Piper Ellet, Riley Flack, Hendrix Griffith, Isabella Hackworth, Colyn Heitz, Carlee Honeycutt, McKenna

Honeycutt, Alexis Indrutz, Brycen Kelly, Ava Lynn, Aiden Mahan, Harrison Mills, Larry Noland, Kamden Oswalt, Jack Payton, Noah Sarll, Kevin Satterfield, Gavin Schuler, Ayanna Sellers, McKenzie Skeeters, Martha Steller, Layla Stevens, Lily Stevens, Zoe Vail, Caylea Vigar, Olivia Wilkin, Alayna Williams, Addison Wischman 6th Grade High Honor Roll: Makenna Bechtold, Ezra Church, Lucas Coffman, Andi Conliff, Braelyn Eis, Mia Fairchild, Haylee Figert, Violet George, Grace Harrington, Rinka Higuera, Skyler Keirsey, Brianna Martin, Haiden McWhirt, Paige Miller, Phillip Palmer, Oliver Sapusek, Clayton Shelper, Mallory Tart, Harley Zumbrun 6th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Amanda Alspach, Chloe Cooper, Kordyn Harris, Destiny Harrison, Shailynn Harrison, Javier Hernandez, Leeairah Hicks, Benjamin Hipskind, Owen Honeycutt, Karson McKenzie, Jarret McWhirt, Aubri Merrell, Vander Mullen, Quinn Myers, Tyler Partenheimer, Colton Patton, Victoria Petty, Vivien Ploughe, Audri Shidler, Thomas Tracy, Averie Turner, Emma VanCamp, Evelyn Walden, Raelee Weeks, Khloye Wood 7th Grade High Honor Roll: Ava Bishir, Kendall France, Maya

Howard, Jaycee Jones, Cooper Long, Sawyer McNally, Andrea Stout 7th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Bridget Bailey, Karlee Bearman, Bryleigh Boggs, Cole Brooks, Mackenzie Brown, Maxwell Carpenter, Brylee Fagan, Aaliyah Frasure, Haylee Friend, Drew Guenin-Hobson, Gabriella Hall, Matthew Hispkind, Kaylee Indrutz, Isaiah Jones, Victoria Koselke, Colelson Kugler, Keaton Lane, Chaylyn Liebo, Elias Mattern, Alison McCoart, Logan Osborn, Derek Reed, Danielle Sarll, Brett Shull, Abigail Smith, Sadie Teel, Logan Wright 8th Grade High Honor Roll: Olivia Braun, Ella Colvin, Ella Hartley, Trever Herron, Nonoka Higuera, Kenley McWhirt, Colton Sellers, Kristian Stanton, Cole VanCamp, Isabella Vander Velden, Emma Weaver 8th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Emma Adams, Paige Arrowood, Ashtrid Burns, Jonas Church, Ashton Coffman, Avery Dugan, Levi Fairchild, Harper Golliher, Chaz Harris, Abigail Hipskind, Chase Howard, Alisha Hyslop, Shaylee Jacobs, Riley King, Olivia Mollett, Cheyenne Murray, Kasen Oswalt, Elijah Peters, Qaiti Russell, Hadley Schuler, Janika Stumbo, Sydney Till, Madison White, Kamryn Wilcox, Trevor Wuensch

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Manchester Jr. High School officials announced the honor roll for seventh and eighth grade students for the second quarter of the 2020-21. High Honor Roll 7th grade: Chase Blevins, Myla Crozier, Leighton Duffy, Joanna Eberly, Jacob Emerick, Ava Felgar, Peyton Gilbert, Trey Howard, Liam KrepsMiller, Ashlynn Lambert, Cody Lengel, Elizabeth Lengel, Lillian Linkenhoker, Jessilyn

McKee, Maggie Onderko-White, Bethany Penrod, Grace Penrod, Lauryn Reichenbach, Elizabeth Renz, Raegan Shah, Samantha Shock, Clark Showalter, Daniel Skendaj, Levi Stephan, Macy Tuggle, Alexander Weaver, Hadley West 8th grade: Sophia Anglin, Ava Baker, Cale Bennett, Gavin Betten, Haley Betten, Benjamin Brown, Addison Brubaker, Dixie Burrell, Ayla Cashdollar, Mary

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Wyatt Young Honor Roll 7th grade: Avery Akins, Landon Bewley, Laynen DeLaughter, Grace Hall, Xavier Harting, Jayden Jimenez, Eli Metzger, Rex Moore, Alexandra Nichols, Tiana Schuler, Beau Shultz 8th grade: Bella Bedolla, Marley Bellinger, Nicholas Cave, Nicole Cave, Jose Cortes, Logan Craig, Juliana Diaz, Lindsey Dill, Bryce Eldridge, Luke Gish, Macy Greer, Taylor

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