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Wabash County artist is teacher, student …

And an award winner

By Lori Overmyer Special to The Paper

Artist. Teacher. Motivator. Brenda Ramsier wears all three hats as she works from her studio, The Art Giraffe, in northwestern Wabash County.

Earlier this year, Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch announced Ramsier’s pen and ink drawing as the winner for the Hoosier Woman Artist of 2020 award. The drawing of the Wabash County courthouse with representations of local rallies for Women’s Suffrage is hanging in Crouch’s office at the Statehouse. Usually, this honor comes with a ceremony, but Covid-19 restrictions eliminated that for 2020.

Ramsier’s pen and ink drawings have been honored four out of five times through the Hoosier Salon.

“It always amazes me that I can take a blank piece of paper and ink to represent something 3dimensional,” Ramsier said, “With ink, you can make something really rich, but pen and ink isn’t often the favorite of judges. It’s really rewarding when they recognize my work.”

Ramsier began drawing as a child. Her main influence was her mother. “My mom was quite an artist. She played the piano and drew all the time.

She even drew the blueprints for the buildings my dad built,” Ramsier said. “I always tried to draw what she was drawing.”

Reminiscing, Ramsier remembers her mother encouraging her to draw the pictures in magazines where a company wanted people to draw and possibly receive scholarships if they were good. Ramsier was good. She was offered a scholarship when she was 12. “Of course, my parents and I declined that,” she laughed.

When it was age appropriate, Ramsier attended Bob Jones University in South Carolina where she earned degrees in art and Bible studies. She followed that with teaching at a Christian school in Pennsylvania.

Eventually, Ramsier returned to the area, married, owned an art store in North Manchester for

Brenda Ramsier demonstrates a technique during her Wednesday watercolor class. Photos by Lori Overmyer

six years, and worked on her master’s degree at tors in it, so did we until we undertook the remodel,” Manchester College (now Manchester University). Student Ramsier said, “Grandpa would be pleased to see it with teaching wasn’t a great experience, so she stepped away new life.” from it.

Ramsier’s studio, The Art Giraffe, Although the Ramsier family ini“Art is a great ‘leveler’ in is a safe place for students of all ages tially lived in Wabash, they moved to to try something new. Besides her her grandma’s house north of Roann education,” Ramier said. “It Monday and Wednesday watercolor to give her children more room to gives students confidence to classes, Ramsier opens the studio on play and to be in the country. the first and third Thursday each try other things. Kids will month for the Art Safari. The Art Ramsier began volunteering at Laketon Elementary, and then-prinis an opportunity for artists or try it and be surprised at Safari cipal Denny Craft encouraged her to budding artists to work in a large, finish her art education degree. This what they discover about well-lit space and find encouragetime she found her niche teaching. ment from Ramsier and others. themselves.”

Ramsier was at Laketon for five Besides the weekly classes, Ramsier years and Maconaquah for 10. or guest artists offer special classes “Art is a great ‘leveler’ in education,” Ramier said. “It at other times. Those workshops are advertised on the Art gives students confidence to try other things. Kids will try Giraffe’s Facebook page. it and be surprised at what they discover about themRamsier’s classes and the Art Safari are often full, but selves.” she likes the workspace at its current size. “Maybe we Another aspect to teaching that Ramsier enjoys is introshould have created a larger space, but the smaller size allows for small groups to form a family atmosphere.” ducing new media such As the current president of the Wabash Art Guild, as clay or painting. “It’s Ramsier has hosted working events at the studio, the most fun when they really try recent a plein air experience with Tony Pulley. things out of their Ramsier continues to enter her art in a variety of shows. bounds and feel good “I feel blessed to have my work accepted into juried shows about it.” to see if I’m continuing to grow as an artist. The shows After 15 years in classpush me, they’re a good challenge, and I have to get work rooms, Ramsier was done on time,” she said. ready for a shorter comAs far as teaching, Ramsier is magnanimous. “I’m a realmute. “I was ready to ly good beginner teacher, and I expect my students to grow walk to work,” she said. on their own. I always want my students to surpass me.”

She wanted a space For herself, Ramsier is a life-long learner. She takes where she could create classes with Terry Armstrong in Warsaw. “He combines and teach, so she and her realism with abstract. He’s my mentor,” she said. family renovated her Ramsier works in all types of media. She enjoys watergrandpa’s pole barn, but color for the freedom it brings compared to the tightness of this pole barn is far from pen and ink. She also works in pastels, but oils were her ordinary. proficiency in college. “When I need or want to learn or “Grandpa bought the improve in a medium, I take a class,” she said. pole barn when Somerset Ramsier’s art is on display at Visit Wabash County in was going to be under downtown Wabash. On November 7 and 8, the Art Giraffe water. He numbered all Studio will be open for guests to see the wide array of the pieces and rebuilt it Ramsier’s work. There will be special prices and goodies on this (our) property.

He Brenda Ramsier’s award-winning work which is haning in the office of Lt. Gov. for the event. stored rowboats and tracSuzanne Crouch.

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City, state offer site for COVID testing

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Indiana Department of Health and the City of

Wabash will continue to have a free drivethru clinic for COVID19 testing.

The clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through

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The Paper, Elks to sponsor meal for area veterans A diagram on how to enter the COVID-19 testing site at the Wabash Police Department garage.

Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Wabash Police Department garage, 1360 Manchester Ave., Wabash.

Testing will be available to all members of the public regardless of symptoms. Children as young as 2 years of age can be tested with parental consent.

“People won’t get out of their cars,” Mayor Scott Long told the Wabash City Council at its Oct. 26 meeting. “They will

drive through. They will do a quick interview, and then another member of their team will come up and do the test.

“Fortunately, we were able to find a decent location, not in a congested area. It’s only congested first thing in the morning when the street department is leaving.”

Masks will be required for the testing.

“If you don’t have one on, they will give you one,” the mayor said. “You will pull it down to just below your nose so they can do their thing with their swab, then you pull it back up.”

Long said the city is glad to be able to help provide the testing, which is open to anyone, not just Wabash

County residents.

“The City of Wabash is happy to work with Wabash County Emergency Management, the Wabash County Health Department, and the Indiana State Health Department to bring this testing to Wabash,” he said.

Long said state officials have noticed the spike in positive cases that Wabash County has had since Oct. 1.

As of Nov. 2, Wabash County has had 604 positive cases and 11 deaths due to COVID-19.

“There is absolutely no cost,” Long said.

“Insurance is not required. If you have private health insurance, please bring that information with you, but you’re not going to be charged.”

For the second straight year, The Paper of Wabash County and the Wabash Elks Lodge No.471 are joining forces to provide a free spaghetti dinner for Wabash County veterans.

The meal will be available from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Wabash Lodge, 225 W. Main St., Wabash.

The meal will include spaghetti, garlic bread and dessert. Free soft drinks and coffee also will be available for those eating.

Adult beverages will be available for a fee.

Non-veterans also are invited to participate in the meal for a free-will donation.

Money raised through the donations will be given to the Wabash Lodge’s Veterans Services Project.

“It’s the least we can do to honor those who valiantly served our country,” said Don Hurd, President and CEO of Hometown Media.

“Without their brave and heroic efforts, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy the life we enjoy here in America. We at The Paper are very happy to be able to provide a meal to our veterans.”

Sue Keller, Wabash Elks Exalted Ruler, said, “The Elks is an organization that supports the veterans in any way we can. Our Lodge is honored to be a part of co-hosting this dinner for the veterans.”

Laketon American Legion The Laketon American Legion will sponsor a meal for veterans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Veterans will eat for free. Non-veterans may eat for $8.

VFW breakfast On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Wabash VFW Post No.286 will provide a Veterans Day breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Veterans and spouses eat for free.

Others may eat for a freewill donation.

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Local pastor to minister in Taiwan

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com

Pastor Tom Curry, currently serving at Living Faith Lutheran Church, a part-time start-up church in Wabash, will soon be relocating to Victory Chinese Lutheran church in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Curry and his wife, Rhonda, plan to leave the States the first week of December for a five-year stint of preaching and serving overseas.

Curry has been involved with international mission work for 25 years. He got his start in 1993 during a county wide crusade at Huntington University.

“The Billy Graham Association helped to set that up and I worked with that,” he said. “One of the Billy Graham associates offered to use me doing some preaching in India for about two to three weeks, so I went and God just really touched my heart deeply there.”

After the shortterm trip to India, Curry and his wife ended up moving there and serving for five years, from 20082013.

After returning to the U.S., they settled in Wabash, the county where they raised their family, and eventually began to serve at Living Faith.

Curry told The Paper of Wabash County that he found out about the opening in Taiwan through a website that lists international churches in search for American pastors.

“In most every major city in the world, there are International churches. Services are in English and a lot of times it’s in a capitol city where there is an international school that’s in English and there will usually be a Protestant church and all different denominations will go there,” he said.

“So, there is a network of these churches and American pastors are in high demand for those churches. I don’t completely understand why, but we are the gold standard as far as the world and pastors. Kind of like the world is looking to

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Pastor & Mrs. Tom Curry this country. We are the envy of the world.

So, the pastors are the same. I just kind of keep my ear to the ground and we just learned of this one in Taiwan that is Lutheran and we are Lutheran. It’s a massive church. It’s a church of about 3,000 people and they have seven services every weekend. Two of those services are English, so those will be the ones that I am working with.”

The Currys are currently waiting on their visas, and once they receive them they will proceed with booking their flights.

“They are very cautious with the residential visas,” he told The Paper. “Of course, it is much different than a tourist visa. Everything has to be verified. They have to see original birth certificates, original marriage certificates, and good thing we have those, ya know? I’m 68 so they are expecting a lot here,” he said with a laugh.

When they arrive in Taiwan, the couple will have to quarantine for 14 days in order to be sure they will not spread the coronavirus in case they happened to have contracted it during their travels.

“They are very strict. We will be transported in a special taxi to a quarantine hotel where a government worker will take our temperature daily and we won’t be allowed to be out of that room for two weeks.”

Once they have finished quarantine they will move into

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Give-away to benefit Hope House in Wabash Visit Wabash County in partnership with Gebhart Holdings, Inc. is pleased to announce a very special giveaway during the month of November.

In an effort to raise awareness about the Hope House in Wabash County project, Visit Wabash County and Gebhart Holdings, Inc. will give the public the

opportunity to win one of three miniature Transformer figurines including Optimus Prime, Hulk, and Bumblebee. They measure 17 inches tall and are valued at $275 each.

Throughout the month of November, the public can stop by the Welcome Center, 221 S Miami Street) Monday-Friday from

9 a.m.-5 p.m. to vote for their favorite figurine(s) by giving a free will donation and receiving one ticket per dollar donated.

All of the proceeds collected will be donated to the Hope House of Wabash County and Gebhart Holdings, Inc will offer a dollar for dollar match donation.

Three winners will be announced on Dec. 2.

Showing off the figurines are (from left) Mayor Scott Long, Carrie Vineyard, marketing director for Gebhart Holdinces, and Katie Jones, creative lead for Visit Wabash County. Photo provided “Our company supports programs that are dedicated to advancing the quality of wellbeing in our communities,” said Carrie Vineyard, marketing director for Gebhart Holdings, Inc. “We believe that a Hope House in Wabash County is a needed addition, and we are happy to help bring awareness to their efforts through this giveaway fundraiser with Visit Wabash County.”

The miniature Transformers are modeled after their larger-than-life versions installed throughout the City of Wabash. The larger statues stand at 16 feet tall and are located as follows: Optimus Prime, located at Metal Source (Plant 1), 1733 S Wabash Street; Hulk, located at Wabash Steel Supply, 1945 S Wabash Street; and Bumblebee located at Metal Source (Plant

2), 1750 Mill Street.

The locations of the scrap-metal sculptures have residents and visitors alike capturing photos.

“The Transformers have been all the buzz and the miniature versions are just as cool,” said Katie Jones, creative lead for Visit Wabash County. “I am thrilled that we are able to partner with Gebhart Holdings and bring awareness to how special having Hope House in Wabash County is going to be.”

The Wabash County Drug Steering Committee is currently leading the effort to establish a women’s Hope House in Wabash County with the goal of raising $450,000. The estimated budget for purchase and possible renovation of a house is $300,000. The committee has identified several residences that could house up to 12 women in recov-

ery at any one time.

Start-up operational expenses are estimated to be $150,000.

After the first year, the operational expenses will be selfsustaining, because each residentpays rent and must obtain a job within the first month of their stay.

“Recovery homes are truly invaluable in providing residents the opportunity to build self-worth, self-empowerment and self-efficiency, and become productive members in society,” said Mayor Scott Long, member of the Wabash County Drug Steering Committee.

“I am proud of the way Katie (Jones) and the team at Visit Wabash County, along with Carrie (Vineyard) and Gebhart Holdings have stepped up to offer a creative way to support what we are all trying to accomplish together; a stronger, healthier community.”

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so it’s not as though we will need to take any furniture.

They just basically said to bring our clothes and the church will buy the kitchen appliances and things and furnish that part of it.”

The Currys plan to return to Wabash one month out of each year that they are living overseas in order to visit family and check up on their home here, which they plan to keep and live at when they retire.

While they are gone, their home will be available for other international missionaries who are visiting home and need a place to stay for a month or two.

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Wabash officials seek state designation for downtown Downtown Wabash has made notable progress in the process of receiving a state-wide designation from the Indiana Arts Commission.

The Indiana Arts Commission announced in early 2020 that the previous “Cultural District Application” was morphing into the “Creative Community Pathway.” The goal of the program is to recognize communities that utilize arts and culture as a strategy for growth.

Communities are able to receive either “Creative Community Designation” or “Cultural District Designation.”

The Pathway has six steps and Wabash is at Step Three. Step One is completing a selfassessment to review the preparedness of the community. Step Two is writing a

Letter of Intent to apply for the Pathway. The local District Committee submitted an 83page Letter of Intent in February 2020. The review process was delayed due to Covid-19, but Wabash was invited to Step Three earlier this month.

Step Three features a site visit with Creative Community Pathway Support Team. The site visit allows the Indiana Arts Commission to get better acquainted with Downtown Wabash. During a walking tour led by members of the local District Committee, the Support Team met with local artists, took tours arts and cultural venues, and enjoyed the events at First Friday on October 2.

“We had an

incredible time exploring Wabash and getting to know its creative scene better,” Anna Tragesser, IAC community services manager, said. “The Honeywell Center has been a topnotch anchor in Wabash for years, and there’s so much more to experience — from lively young ballet students to a burgeoning fiber arts producer.”

The designation process in Downtown Wabash is led by Wabash Marketplace, along with support from the local District Committee consisting of downtown partners.

“The District Committee is working diligently to promote the many artistic and cultural offerings in Downtown Wabash. Recognition from the Indiana Arts Commission would be

a great boost,” says Andrea Zwiebel, Executive Director of Wabash Marketplace.

The local District Committee consists of Wabash County Museum, The Honeywell Foundation, a panel of local artists, Visit Wabash County, Wabash City Schools, City of Wabash, Grow Wabash County, and Wabash Marketplace.

The next steps for Wabash include a follow-up conversation with the Indiana Arts Commission, expected to take place in the next month. The desired outcome is to receive the “Creative Community Designation” and be invited to apply for the “Cultural District Designation.”

Parkview Wabash changes hours After Oct. 31, patients and visitors at Parkview Wabash Hospital will notice that the hours have changed for access at the hospital’s main entrance.

Hospital leaders announced today that, for operational reasons, the main entrance will be open 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday. During all other times, patients and visitors should use the Emergency Department entrance, which will remain open 24 hours a day,

seven days a week.

“We want patients and visitors to be able to plan ahead for their visit to the hospital,” said Marilyn Custer-Mitchell, president, Parkview Wabash Hospital.

On weekdays, patients arriving for surgical procedures or testing prior to 6:30 a.m. should plan to enter at the Emergency Department. Patients coming to the hospital on weekends and on major holidays – such as Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

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Helping F.I.S.H.: Dean Gogolewski (left), CEO of

Wabash County YMCA, and Janet Shoue, FISH of Wabash County director, show off some of the canned food donated for the food pantry by YMCA members.

Thanks to donations during the YMCA October Food Drive, F.I.S.H. of Wabash County received nearly 500 items. Gogolewski thanked those who donated for being a part of this effort to impact Wabash County. Photo provided

Fish, tenderloin fry to benefit Jr. Leaders The Lagro Park Board and Wabash County 4-H Junior Leader members will have a fish and tenderloin fry on Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon-7 p.m. at the Lagro Community Building, located at 230 Buchanan St, Lagro.

The event will be curbside pickup only and the meals will include either fish or hand breaded tender-

loins along with sides of green beans, chips and coleslaw. Desserts will also be available for a free-will donation.

The cost is $10 for adults, $6 for children 6-11 and free for children five years old and younger.

Proceeds will go towards a new concession trailer for the Wabash County 4-H Junior Leader Club.

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Heartland salon set to open

Officers for the Heartland Career Center Cosmetology class are (from left) President McKennin Holland, Treasurer Baila Chapman, Secretary Abby Boyd, Vice President Kendra Donaldson, Treasurer Jayza Hayes and Reporter Sophie Trusty. Photo provided

NHS science teacher named Teacher of the Year finalist Sabrina LeMaster, a science teacher at Northfield Junior Senior High School, has been named one of three finalists for the 2020 AP Science Teacher of the Year by the University of Notre Dame’s Advanced Placement Teacher Investment Program (AP-TIP).

LeMaster has been teaching for over 17 years and is currently in her eighth year at Northfield. She teaches seventh grade STEM, Biology I, and AP Biology. Three years ago, LeMaster began teaching AP Biology, and in the past two years alone Northfield’s passing scores of the AP Biology exam have more than doubled.

The AP Biology exam is extremely difficult and covers college-level biology curriculum the students learn throughout the school year.

SABRINA LEMASTER “I don’t feel as though I have done anything extraordinary,” said LeMaster.

“I have just done what all educators are doing during this very difficult time, my best. I owe a big thank you to the Notre Dame AP-TIP IN Program for making my best, better.”

Since 2012, AP-TIP has worked with high schools in Indiana to increase student enrollment in AP math, science, and

English courses and to increase the number of qualifying scores on AP exams for those courses.

Over those eight years, Indiana high schools participating in AP-TIP have repeatedly shown gains in enrollment and scores.

Both Northfield and Southwood High Schools participate in AP-TIP. Teachers in AP math, science and English courses from 2020 cohort schools were named as finalists based on growing the number of students in their AP courses, their students’ success in the courses and exams, and contributions to the program. This year’s winners will be announced at APTIP’s annual award ceremony, which will be held virtually at 10 a.m. on Nov. 6.

The senior cosmetology student salon at the Heartland Career Center will be open to the public beginning Nov. 11.

Hours will be from 1-4 p.m. WednesdayFriday. The student salon will be offering all services except for facials and waxing services at this time.

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Seniors have joined Skills USA, a national organization for career and technical education. The organization allows students to advance in their technical skills and leadership abilities. The student salon has added Gelegance Color Gel Polish by Tammy Taylor.

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Edward Jones adds adviser in NM NORTH MANCHESTER -- Edward Jones Financial Advisor Sandra Atkinson recently announced that a second financial advisor, Adam Esterline, has joined her office in North Manchester.

"We're very impressed with Adam, and I'm sure my clients will be, too,” she said.

“Edward Jones prides itself on providing the best service possi-

ble to those investors who choose to do business with us.

“Adam will help provide the high level of service investors in North Manchester have come to expect from us as well as extend our services to new investors."

Esterline will work alongside Atkinson for two years then will continue serving investors throughout the area from his branch office.

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The telephone number is 260-982-8650.

DAR chapter to meet Nov. 10 Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet Tuesday, November 10th, 7:00 p.m. at the Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash.

The program will be given by Lisa Sutter, a retired U.S. Army veteran, Cold War 1979-86.

Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend.

DAR membership is open to any woman

18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org.

Wabash City Schools and St. Bernard Elementary School officials are proud to announce an exciting opportunity for Wabash City School and St. Bernard Elementary Students in grades K4.

The Wabash City Schools Opportunity Award Program will award $1,000 to eligible Wabash City School and St. Bernard Elementary students in grades K4.

“The $1,000 WCS Opportunity Award,” said Jason Callahan, superintendent of Wabash City Schools, “provides critical financial support for a student’s postsecondary education, but more importantly signals

to our young students and their families that the Wabash City School community cares about their lives, that education is important to their futures, and they have the potential to succeed in education beyond high school.”

Wabash City Schools has spent the last decade as a state leader in promoting post-secondary education attainment efforts. In 2015, Wabash High School become one of less than 25 early college high schools in the state of Indiana.

This past year, 20 percent of Wabash High School graduates not only earned their Academic Honor’s Diploma, but also their Statewide Transfer General

Education Core Certificate through Ivy Tech Community College. This certificate provided any graduate a full year of college at any state college or university.

“Through our college savings programs, our robust scholarship opportunities, our early college programming and our SAT programming, Wabash High School graduates have an opportunity to be the best prepared for college, regardless of whether it is a 2 year or 4 year institution,” Callahan said. “We view this generous gift from the friends and alumni of Wabash High School as recognition of the Wabash City Schools’

efforts over the last decade to increase educational attainment in our county.”

The Wabash City Schools Opportunity Award Program is funded through charitable donations by the friends and alumni of Wabash City Schools and is administered by the Community Foundation of Wabash County as a part of the Community Foundation Promise Early Award Scholarship Programs. The $1,000 WCS Opportunity Award is available upon graduating from Wabash High School and can be used to pay for postsecondary education, including Continued on Page 9

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November’s First Friday is canceled After discussion with local government and medical professionals, Wabash Marketplace has decided to cancel First Friday on Nov. 6, including large-scale activities on Miami Street, in an effort to reduce large gatherings.

Andrea Zwiebel, Executive Director of Wabash Marketplace said, “We are sad to deliver this news because we know that the community will be disappointed. We have done our best to keep events going in 2020. We appreciate your continued support.

“We are so thankful for the sponsors that helped make First Fridays possible including Crossroads Bank, Wabash Plain Dealer, 95.9 KISS FM, Beacon Credit Union, Grow Wabash County, Trolley No. 85/Visit Wabash County, and First Farmers Bank & Trust.”

Even though the event is canceled, many businesses will have extended hours on Friday.

Scholarships qualifying trade certifications. When combined with the Community Foundation’s other Promise Early Award Scholarships, the WCS Opportunity Award affords every Wabash High School graduate beginning with the current fourth grade class of 2029 the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 in postsecondary funding.

In response to this generous gift, Theresa Carroll, Principal of St. Bernard Elementary School said, “The

$1000 WCS Opportunity Award is a wonderful way to show the students that they are an important part of this community. The support of our students by friends and alumni is truly amazing.

In agreement with Carroll, Callahan said, “At the end of the day, we view the Wabash City Schools Opportunity Award as one more way that we can fulfill our vision of building a legacy of opportunity for all of our students. We express

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...continued from Page 8 our profound gratitude for the support of Wabash City School alumni and the work of the Community Foundation.”

Eligible students include WCS and St. Bernard Elementary students in grades K4 whose

parents/guardians agree, by not later than Oct 31, to participate in the Community Foundation Promise Early Award Scholarship Program.

Participation in the Community Foundation’s Promise Early Award

Program requires a parent or guardian to open for their WCS or St. Bernard Elementary K-4 student a Promise linked CollegeChoice 529 account and sign a Community Foundation Early Award participation agreement.

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LaFontaine area veterans to meet on Nov. 13 CONGRATULATIONS to Southwood High School football team on its 10-0 season so far. Good luck, Keep up the Good

WATCH FOR INFORMATION on a workshop to be held in LaFontaine at the Learning Center on Nov. 10 @ 6 p.m. for

Community Building.

Work.

everyone in the

LaFontaine area.

This is for our future.

Your input, ideas and voice are very important to the One85 committee. Mark your calendars and join us.

THE GENEOLOGY/RESEARCH area of the Wabash Carnegie library and the research area on the second floor of the Wabash County Historical Museum is now open. Starting next week, the muse-

um hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday with shortened hours on Saturday. I would encourage everyone to take advantage while you are able to use these facilities.

Who knows what the winter will bring when we combine corona virus with the flu, or whether we will be enduring another shutdown. I certainly hope not. I have been to both places this week and it felt normal or great to get some research done both for our history book and on a personal level as well.

Have a great day everyone!

WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON League will be starting our fall cross shoots. We are located at 10439 S. Old State Road 13, LaFontaine (but we are actually in Somerset). We shoot shotguns and open sighted 22s.

The dates are Nov. 8, 22, and Dec 6. The cost is $3 per shoot.

We welcome all shooters, youth included.

THANK YOU for supporting the LaFontaine Lions

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Veterans will met for Coffee and Snack on Friday Nov. 13 at 9 a.m. This will be in the Lion Room at the LaFontaine

fund raisers for the LaFontaine Community Building.

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

Calvin Coolidge HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY Greg and Jami Herring Oct. 24 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Linda Harres Nov. 4, Linda Kidwell Nov. 5, Allie Nose, Anita Alexi Garrett, Frances Murphy Nov. 6, Don Radabaugh, Susanna Moore Nov. 7, Tim Vedeveld Nov. 9, Daniel brane, Cindy Erb Nov. 9, Phyllis Price, Greg Herring, Trevette Kuester, Tom Polk, Nov. 10, Jaycie Wright Nov. 11 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Jerry and Peggy Wilson Nov. 11 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

Purdue plans virtual workshop WEST LAFAYETTE — The Purdue Extension Land Lease Team is hosting two virtual workshops for landowners and farmers to learn more about farmland leases, legal aspects of leases and leasing trends. The workshop, “More Than a Handshake,” will be offered on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon, and Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Anthony Crowell, an attorney at Gordon and Associates, will present the legalities of having an effective land lease. Other topics discussed by Purdue Extension Educators include land values and trends, types of leases, components of leases and communication. Attendees will gain skills needed to negotiate an equitable lease, understand how to determine rental rates.

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Multiple people arrested in drug investigation On Oct. 27, 2020, at approximately 1:27 a.m., Deputy Corey Phillipy conducted a traffic stop on Randy Boring, 58, LaFontaine.

Boring was found to be in possession of illegal narcotics during the traffic stop. Boring was transported to the Wabash County Jai; on charges for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a syringe. As part of the investigation from the traffic stop, deputies were able to obtain a search warrant for room 129 of the Knights Inn in Wabash. That search warrant was conducted at 3:39 a.m. on the 27th. Arrested during the search of room 129 was Tabetha Tyler, 30, Wabash. Tyler was charged with dealing and possession of m e t h a m p h e t a m i n e, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of paraphernalia. The illegal narcotics investigation

then led the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Deputies to 1112 East Bradford Street in Marion.

Deputies obtained a search warrant for the Bradford Street address and at 10 a.m. on Oct. 27 and the Marion Police Department ERT executed the search warrant. Located inside the residence on Bradford Street were Johnny Rowe, 39; Christina Rowe, 26;and Cameron Long, 40, all of Marion. The Rowe’s were residing at the Bradford Street address.

Prior to executing the search warrant, MPD made a traffic stop on Austin Cundiff, 23, Logansport who was found to be in possession of U.S. currency, marijuana, oxycodone and other prescription medication.

The search of the Bradford Street home yielded 43 grams of methamphetamine, 361 grams of marijuana,

MIS Honor Roll announced

Officials at Manchester Intermediate School have announced the honor roll for the first grading period of the 2020-21 school year.

Earning honors were: Fourth Grade: Karson Applegate, Chloe Benedict, Kaiden Bradford, Amy Brovont, Maddie Brovont, Arabell Conover, Clare D’Andrea, Izabella Damron, Kai Elliot, Easton Foust, Amelia Fulk, Anthony Garcia, Rosemary GarciaRosas, Brooklyn Grimes.

Kedryk Haecker, Zoey Hall, Tate Harting, Jensen Haywood.

Landon Jackson, Izabelle Keaffaber, Landon Kohman, Graham Kreps-Miller, Katherine Lehman, Landon Longanecker, Cale Markstahler, Reed Metzger, Ely Mobley, Myles Naragon, Mason Neal, Logan Russell, Isaac Sanson, Emersyn Sarber, Hunter Spangle, Benjamin Vanderpool, Owen Vineyard, Ella Walker, Claire Walther, Robert Wert, Christian Young and Jocelyn Young.

Fifth Grade: Willow Anthony, Aiden Bahney, Cora Brown, Moncerath Davila, Finley Espeset, Sophia Evans, Alexis Jarrett, Lanie Linkenhoker, Carson McLain, Sebastian Mucu Kindy, Ella Peden, Luke

Skendaj, Piper Spangle, Lacy Trump and Lincoln Young.

Sixth Grade: Isaiah Acosta, Maggie Akins, Maddox Arnett, Colson Baert, Brenna Betten, Sebastian Bishop, Trinity Bradley, Evie Brovont, Cody Carroll, Hailey Creasey, Resto D’Andrea, Bella Diaz, Ariah Dillon, Allie Egolf, Dillon Enyeart, Adriana Escudero, Oliver Fitzpatrick, Jackson Flora, Tallulah Gawthrop, Michael Green, Maddux Greer, Annabelle Hall, Bronwyn Harris, Kirstyn Howard and Amayah Jones.

Also, Katherine Kiger, Katelynn Leckrone, Ruby Martin, Marian Melendez, Megyn Meredith, Mya Metzger, Mireya Metzger, Bethany Miller, Hope Miller, Brendyn Mugford, Elizabeth Murphy, Addison Neal, Kyezin Poe, Korbin Presl, Aiden Quinn, Elizabeth Reyes Mata, Jonathon Rockwell, Raegan Sarber, Lesli Saucedo-Diaz, Ava Sautter, Chloe Schannep, Ava-Marie Simcoe, Rachel Steely, Jenna Strasser, Caleb Struble-Hedstrom Harper Sturtsman, Violet Sutton, Jet Thomas, Emma Walker, Matthew Warren, Olivia Weyant, Breanna Wirsing, Caden Young.

Xanax, Methadone, Oxycodone and U.S. currency.

Arrested subsequent to the search was Johnny Rowe for dealing methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance.

Christina Rowe was arrested on the same charges.

Austin Cundiff was arrested for possession of narcotics with the intent to deliver and possession of a controlled substance. The investi-

gation then led officers to 330 West Broadway Street in Logansport where another search warrant was executed.

During that search, more illegal narcotics and U.S. currency were found.

As the investigation continued, deputies were able to secure three more search warrants that were all served in the early morning hours of Oct. 28, 2020. He three search warrants were

all located in Wabash.

The first warrant was executed at 945 LaFontaine Avenue at 2:08 p.m., where Nicholas Burchett, 34, Wabash was arrested for possession of m e t h a m p h e t a m i n e, unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and maintaining a common nuisance.

Also arrested were Amanda Cantrell, 28, Wabash for possession

of heroin and unlawful possession of a syringe; and Jamie Shelton, 24, Lagro for visiting a common nuisance.

The second search warrant was executed on 1148 Pike Street at 3:28 a.m. Arrested during that search was Devin Bessette, 33, Wabash for dealin g m e t h a m p h e t a m i n e, possession of heroin, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of para-

phernalia and unlawful possession of a syringe; and Darian Boggs, 25, Wabash with an unrelated arrest warrant.

The third search warrant was at The Knights Inn room 131.

During the search, syringes and methamphetamine were located. Charges for the occupants of the room will be forwarded to the Wabash County Prosecutors Office for review.

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Logan A. McDonald is a lifetime resident of Wabash. He is a 2014 graduate of Wabash High School and a 2016 graduate from the University of Northwestern Ohio with a degree in Agricultural/ Diesel mechanics. Logan graduated with an associate's degree in Mortuary Science from Mid-America College of Funeral Service. Logan is a proud member of the American Legion Post 15, Wabash Moose Lodge 1195, and Wabash Elks 471, LaFontaine Lions Club, and the LaFontaine I.O.O.F Lodge 533.

“HONORING A LIFE WITH DIGNITY AND COMPASSION”

Funeral Homes

Wabash • www.mcdonaldfunerals.com • LaFontaine 260.563.3755

William Morris, 68

Jean Kerlin, 89

March 12, 1952 – Oct. 29, 2020

April 23, 1931 – Oct. 24, 2020

William “Bill” L. Morris, 68, North Manchester, passed away at his home on Oct. 29, 2020. Bill was born in Dayton, Ohio, on March 12, 1952 to the late Victor and Vivian (Tannruether) Morris.

Bill graduated from Valley View High School in 1970 and Manchester College in 1975. During his younger years, Bill raced motocross.

He met the love of his life, Debra Freshour, during spring break in 1973 while working at Peabody Seating Company. On Nov. 23, 1974 the two were wed. During their forty-five years together, they had eight children and fostered hundreds of others.

Bill and Debra were foster parents for over twenty-five years, giving their care, love and home to those who needed them. Bill was always willing to go the extra mile for his family. He was family-orientated, caring and humble. He taught his family the “R” word - responsibility - and believed people should take ownership of their actions and if they said something, they should do it.

For many years Bill served the North Manchester community as a volunteer fireman. He was Captain of Chester Fire Department and Chief of North Manchester Fire Department. Helping those in need was something about which Bill was passionate. He was often the first one in a burning structure and the last one to leave the scene.

Bill was also instrumental in starting the Junior Firefighter Class for children wanting to be firefighters. After his adventures in firefighting, Bill worked in Quality Control for Precise Manufacturing, Fort Wayne, from 1989 to 2019 when he retired.

On Sundays Bill ran the audio and visual for many years at the North Manchester United Methodist Church, where he was a member. He was always thankful for all that he had and the opportunities he was given.

The loving memory of William “Bill” L. Morris will be forever cherished by his wife, Debra Morris, North Manchester; sons, Jeff Morris, North Manchester and Tyler (Stacey) Morris, North Vernon; daughters, Wendy Schoettmer, North Manchester, Ethel (Steve) Baker, Warsaw, Nikki Morris, Shelbyville, Keisha (Chuck) Marley, Marion, Janie Morris, North Manchester, and Dawn (Doug) Macklin, Syracuse; sister, Ann Gibbs, New Lebanon, Ohio; twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services and calling were Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, Indiana. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North Manchester, at a later date.

For those wishing to honor the memory of Bill Morris, memorial contributions may be made to the North Manchester United Methodist Church or the North Manchester Fire Department.

Betty Bolsover April 1, 1926 – Nov. 1, 2020

Betty May (Shumaker) Bolsover, 94, Wabash, died at 11:05 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born April 1, 1926 in Marion to John Shumaker and Lola (Warner) Shumaker Smith.

Betty was a 1944 graduate of Laketon High School. She married Wilbur Ray on June 1, 1945; he died Jan. 14, 2000. She was an inspector at Warner Corporation in North Manchester 27 years, retiring in 1988. Betty was a member of Christian Heritage Church, Wabash. She still lived on her own at Senior Town until entering the hospital on Oct. 5, 2020. She enjoyed going to the Senior Center each day it was open and attending services at her church. Betty always enjoyed her “days out” with her daughter and making pies for people.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna (Roger) Harman of Wabash; five grandchildren, Dedra (Jason) Stockberger of Kokomo, Stephen Henwood, Kari Henwood, and Kathy Henwood, all of North Webster, and Bobbi Jo Worboy of Syracuse; 11 great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; sister, Georgia Metzger of Wabash; and her sister-in-law, Jean Shumaker of Columbia City, Indiana. She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Judy Henwood; and three brothers, Bob, Dick, and Bill Shumaker.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Nov. 6, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastors Tim Prater and Bruce Hostetler officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 9:30-11 a.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Christian Heritage Church Building Fund.

Jean Kerlin, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash, at the age of 89. She was a past resident of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, and a current resident of Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester.

She was born on April 23, 1931 in Marion, to Edith (Deeter) Ryan and Joseph Franklin Ryan. On June 30, 1956 in Zionsville, she was married to Ed Kerlin. They shared 58 years of marriage together and raised two daughters before he passed away on May 29, 2015.

She was a 1949 graduate of Central High School in North Manchester. She graduated from Manchester College with a Bachelor’s degree in education, and later she earned her Master’s degree from Ball State University. Jean taught in schools in Laketon, Silver Lake and Akron.

She was a member of Walnut Creek United Methodist Church in Warsaw.

One of her favorite things to do was to sing in the church choir. She had a heart to serve and help others and for many years she drove cancer patients for their treatments. She was a proud hospice volunteer for 21 years for Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice. She received the honor of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s Heart of Gold award. Jean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.

She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters: Cindy (Cliff) Zehr of Silver Lake, Lora (Ron) Ogden of Roann; four grandchildren, Melanie Zehr (Erin Korreck) and Sara Zehr, Brittany and Emily Ogden; and her great-grandchildren, Tripp Zehr Korreck and Kagan Joy Korreck. She also leaves behind her sister, Shirly Griffey of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother.

Jean’s life will be celebrated with a graveside service at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Lakeview Cemetery of Silver Lake, and officiated by Pastor Lewis Wedstel Shepherd. Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Memorial donations may be directed to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice,, Indiana.

William “Denny” Cavins Sr., 66 July 17, 1954 – Oct. 29, 2020

William “Denny” D. Cavins, Sr. 66, of Wabash, died at 10:42 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at his home. He was born July 17, 1954 in Wabash, to Jess Cavins and Anna (Osborne) Shepherd.

Denny was a 1972 graduate of New Lexington High School in New Lexington, Ohio. He married Judy G. Burger in Wabash on Feb. 25, 1984.

Denny was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Eagles Lodge, both of Wabash. He enjoyed watching television, playing on the computer, collecting skulls, and tinkering around.

He is survived by his wife, Judy G. Cavins of Wabash; five children, William “Denver” Cavins, Jr. of Culver, Michael Cavins of Logansport, Deanna (Rick) Fox of Marion, Christopher Key of Huntsville, Ala. and Randy (Cyndi) FoxKey of Logansport; 20 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; step brothers and sisters, Melvin Norris and Carla (Kenny) Black, both of Huntington, Jess (Mary) Norris and Barbie Butler, both of Wabash, Brandy Berryman and Josh Cavins, both of Huntington. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Roger Cavins; step brother, Floyd Noland; and grandchildren, Denny J. Key, and Christian Key. Funeral services were Nov. 2, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial is in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Denny may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Police and fire reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Oct. 21 At 8:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by Dale T. Walsh, 51, Claypool collided with a deer on State Road 16 near County Road 650 West.

At 10:15 p.m., a vehicle driven by Thomas L. Boone, 49, Wabash ran off the road on Old State Road 15 near Bailey Road.

Oct. 23 At 8:51 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kevin J. Haggerty, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Larry L. Wright, LaFontaine

on County Road 900 South near America Road.

Oct. 26 At 12 a.m., a vehicle driven by Tremaine Parker, 19, Wabash ran off the road on Carol Street near Hill Street.

At 9:57 p.m., a vehicle driven by Steven M. Sloane, 61, Akron ran off the road on State Road 15 near County Road 525 West.

Oct. 27 At 8:58 a.m., a vehicle driven by Riley R. Gamsby, 55, Urbana ran off the road on County Road 700 West near County Road 800 North.

Oct. 28 At 4:34 p.m., a vehicle driven by Linzey R. Johns, 78, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Rebecca A. Davis, 57, Attica on U.S. 24 near Wabash Street.

At 9:44 p.m., a vehicle driven by Macie J. Konsik, 53, Barrie, Ontario collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near County Road 400 East.

At 10:56 p.m., a vehicle driven by Donald F. Strong, 52, Denver collided with a deer on State Road 16 near County Road 800 West.

Oct. 29 At 7:05 p.m., a vehicle driven by John W.

French, 64, North Manchester collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 1400 North.

At 7:29 p.m., a vehicle driven by Amy J. Gatchel, 42, Laketon was sideswiped by an unknown vehicle on County Road 1000 North near County Road 400 West.

Oct. 31 At 5:59 a.m., a vehicle driven by Thomas F. Brainard, 65, Wabash collided with a deer on U.S. 24 East near State Road 524 Continued on Page 14

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Leanna Johnson, 96

Vernon Leland, 88

Avid bowler

Jan. 10, 1932 – Oct. 29, 2020

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May 13, 1924 – Oct. 25, 2020

Leanna Johnson, 96, North Manchester, passed away on Oct. 25, 2020 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of five children, Leanna was born on May 13, 1924 in Wabash County, to the late Sherman A. and Iva A. (Montel) Rhoades.

Leanna started school in Sidney, but graduated from Chester High School in 1942. At the age of twenty-six, Leanna married Delbert A. Johnson on Dec. 31, 1950. The two were wed for twenty-nine years before Delbert passed away on July 16, 1980.

For many years Leanna worked at Peabody Seating Company, North Manchester. She also worked as a clerk at the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, North Manchester Branch, for a long period before retiring from Ace Hardware in North Manchester.

Well into her seventies, Leanna was still an avid bowler and golfer and loved going on women’s bowling trips around the United States. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Order of Eastern Star Ivy Chapter #69, and a former member of Sigma Alpha Sorority. During her free time, Leanna played piano, baked, cooked, created various crafts, and spent time with her family. She had a well-known, infectious laugh to which people were drawn.

The loving memory of Leanna Johnson will be forever cherished by her son, Randall “Randy” Joe Johnson, North Manchester; daughter-in-law, Pamela Johnson, North Manchester; brother, Dorsey (Barbara) Rhoades, Kokomo; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and seven greatgreat-grandchildren. Leanna was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Terry Johnson; step-son, Thomas A. Johnson; step-daughter, Virginia Coon; two brothers, Delbert M. Rhoades and Wayne L. Rhoades; and sister, Eva K. Slater.

Calling and service were on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial is at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Leanna Johnson, memorial contributions may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 or Kindred Hospice, 1476 West 18th Street, Rochester, Indiana 46975.

Larry Miller, 80 Former firefighter May 24, 1940 – Oct. 30, 2020 Larry K. Miller, 80, of Wabash, died at 2:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at his home. He was born May 24, 1940 in Wabash, to Kenneth Miller and Katrina (Miller) Miller Parrett.

Larry attended Wabash High School. He married Rosemary Lane at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ on Oct. 31, 1959. Larry was a firefighter for the Wabash City Fire Department, retiring after 30 years. He also was the former owner of Rish-Miller Insulation and the Southside Garage. He was a member of the Wabash Elks Lodge, the Wabash Moose Lodge, and the Wabash American Legion Post 15. He was a member and enjoyed golfing at the Etna Acres Golf Club, where he had two holes in one. Larry enjoyed duck hunting, goose hunting, fishing and was a dog treat giver. He was an avid reader and an avid Indiana University fan. Larry and Rosemary wintered in Hudson, Fla. several years.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Miller of Wabash; three children, Cindy (Dan) Huckabee of Ocoee, Fla., Gary (Lori) Miller and Bryan Miller, both of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Joshua Huckabee of Ocoee, Melissa (Jason) Tosspon of Apopka, Fla., Amanda (Dean) Chambers of Warrior, Ala., Aaron (Angie) Miller of Bakersfield, Calif., Neil (Courtney) Miller, Madison (R.J.) Waldon, and Jessica Miller, all of Wabash; six great grandchildren; brother and sisters, Jay (Kathy) Parrett and Joyce Sanders, both of Wabash, and Carla Sue Miller of Swanton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father Jesse Parrett; sister, Sue Parrett; and his twin grandchildren, Lane & Matthew Miller.

Funeral services were Nov. 3, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Tony Mercer officiating. Burial is in Mississinewa Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is to the Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

Vernon Lee Leland, 88, of Wabash, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 6:45 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 10, 1932 in Wabash, to D.L. and Bertha (Martin) Leland.

Vern was a 1950 graduate of Wabash High School and served in the Indiana National Guard. He married Anita Garrett at the Richvalley United Methodist Church on June 27, 1975. Vern worked at HIZ Inc in Wabash, retiring in 1999, and also worked at Wabash Magnetics and Honeywell Inc. He was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. Vern was the world’s greatest euchre player. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, all sports, and was an avid Indiana University Sports fan. Vern also enjoyed spending time with his family and adored his wife.

He is survived by his wife, Anita Leland of Wabash; four children, Jeffery (Dixie) Leland of Andrews, Tammi (Lynn) Lake and Rhonda (Danny) King, both of Wabash, and Paula (Rick) Holmes of Lagro; seven grandchildren, Josh (Tara) Leland of Wabash, Tina (Josh) Smith and Jeffery Stevens, both of Fort Wayne, Doug Kellams of San Antonio, Texas, Graydon Holmes of Wabash, Hannah Holmes and Cody Holmes, both of Lagro; 10 great grandchildren; brother, Wendell Leland of Wabash; twin sister, Debbie Leland of Fishers; and sister, Anne Leland of Taiwan. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Abe Leland; two sisters, Verona Smith, and Janice Zimmerman; and three grandchildren, Lisa Marie Creasey, Brad Creasey, and Kristy Wilhelm.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Tyler Leland officiating.

Preferred memorial is Bachelor Creek Church of Christ.

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

Roy Proffitt, 61 July 28, 1959 – Oct. 20, 2020 Roy Proffitt, 61, of rural Peru, died at 4:36 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born July 28, 1959 in Wabash, to David J. and Vivian (Ogan) Proffitt.

Roy was a 1977 graduate of Southwood High School and received his bachelor’s degree in engineering from I.P.F.W. in 1999.

He married Janel K. Armstrong at the Somerset United Methodist Church on May 26, 1979. Roy was the quality manager at Integrity E.D.M. in Tipton.

He enjoyed woodworking, mowing yards, being outdoors, tailgating at Purdue Football games, riding in the gator with the grandkids, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Janel K. Proffitt of Peru; three daughters, Jamie (Mike) Gordon of Lafayette, Kacie Proffitt of Indianapolis, and Karie (Clint) Sheets of Carmel; two grandchildren, Rylie Sheets and Grayson Sheets, both of Carmel; mother, Vivian Proffitt of Wabash; brother, Dan (Donna) Proffitt of Lafontaine; and sister, Delores “Dee” (Ed) Welsh of Cincinnati, Ohio; and his mother-in-law, Carol Armstrong of Peru.

He was preceded in death by his father; and his brother, Dean Proffitt.

Visitation was Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Private graveside services and burial were in Mississinewa Cemetery, Somerset, with Alan Siepker officiating.

Preferred memorial is American Diabetes Association.

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

Kenny Earhart, 78 Jan. 10, 1942 – Oct. 31, 2020 Kenneth Jerry “Kenny” Earhart, 78, of Wabash, died at 6:11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 10, 1942 in Wabash to Kenneth Earl Earhart and Dorothy (Burnsworth) Lundeen.

Kenny was a 1960 graduate of Lagro High School and a U.S. Army veteran.

He retired from Diehl Machines in Wabash, in 2007, after 38 years. He was a longtime member of the Grace Fellowship Church, and enjoyed watching I.U. Basketball, the Indiana Pacers, and John Wayne westerns on television.

He is survived by three daughters, Jennifer (John) Ritenour of McCordsville, Lisa Earhart of Fishers, and Jessica Earhart of Wabash; sister, Ruth Hunt and brother, Bob (Sherry) Earhart, both of Wabash; step sister, Charlene Niccum of Bryan, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step brother, Jerry Lundeen; and his brother-in-law Johnny Hunt.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at Grace Fellowship Church, Wabash with Rev. Terry Martin officiating. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville. Calling was Wednesday, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Grace Fellowship Church.

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

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Police and fire reports

North ManchesterArrests Oct. 20 Daniel Ybarra, 37, Pierceton, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while never being licensed.

Erica N. Bell, 31, North Manchester arrested for possession of methamphetamine and illegal possession of a syringe.

Oct. 22 Brent M. Evans, 37, Laketon arrested on warrant for failure to appear on a driving

while charge.

suspended

Oct. 25 Quentin J. Zeiger, 40, Rochester, arrested for operating while never licensed and operating while intoxicated.

Oct. 28 Vickie J. Sizemore, 51, North Manchester arrested on a warranty for burglary.

Oct. 29 Joshua L. Garber, 32, North Manchester arrested for operating while intoxicated,

obstruction of justice, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia.

Accidents Oct. 17 At 10:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Gene M. Simpson, 78, Warsaw collided with a vehicle driven by Lester E. Berry, 78, Fort Wayne on the 1700 block of State Road 114 West.

Oct. 19 At 7:33 a.m., a vehicle driven by Christina M. Smith,

35, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven by Zachary A. Utter, 23, Andrews on State Road 114 East near Mill Street.

Oct. 24 At 2:58 p.m., a vehicle driven by Frederick V. Folsom, 62, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven by Jade R. Gay, 49, Columbia City in the 300 block of East Main Street.

Fire Oct. 16

11:48 a.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

Oct. 17 4:25 p.m., 900 block of North Market Street for an alarm.

7:34 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for medical assist.

Oct. 18 10:14 a.m., 1600 block of State Road 114 West for smoke in the building.

Oct. 19 10:38 a.m., 400 block

of North Market Street for medical assist.

Oct. 21 11:31 a.m., 1200 block of East Street for medical assist.

1:33 p.m., 700 block of West Main Street for medical assist.

Oct. 22 5:22 a.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist.

10:27 a.m., 200 block of North Market Street for medical assist.

1:42 p.m., 1600 block of State Road 114 West for a natural gas leak.

Oct. 23 12:22 p.m., 400 block of River Cove Lane for medical assist.

8:27 p.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist.

Oct. 24 4:41 p.m., 400 block of State Road 13 East for medical assist.

Oct. 27 1:17 p.m., 900 block of North Market Street for an alarm.

Joe Preston, 85

Donna Ihnen, 79

Oct. 16, 1935 – Oct. 29, 2020

July 1, 1941 – Oct. 26, 2020

Lyman “Joe” Preston, 85, of rural Wabash, died at 12:35 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 16, 1935 in Paintsville, Ky., to Claude and Fannie (Davis) Preston.

Joe married Barbara Jean Hampton on Dec. 25, 1954 in Paintsville; she died Aug. 4, 2019. He worked at GenCorp in Wabash, retiring after 34 years. Joe was a member and active volunteer at the Grace Fellowship Church in Wabash.

He enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by two daughters, Diana (David) Tucker of Freeport, Fla., and Kimberly (Steve) Edris of Huntington; two grandchildren, Trevor (Emily) Edris of Atlanta, Ga., and Hannah Edris of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and his brother, Herman (Ann) Preston of Kendallville. He was also preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.

Funeral services were Nov. 4, 2020, at Grace Fellowship Church, Wabash with Rev. Terry Martin officiating. Entombment is in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace Fellowship Church.

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

Alice Ricks, 97 June 9, 1923 – Oct. 26, 2020

Alice E. Ricks, 97, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, at her Marion residence.

Born on June 9, 1923, in Lander, Md., Alice was the daughter of the late William Falve and Mary Edna (Gwinn) Myers. Alice was married to the love of her life, Joseph Ronald Russell “Joe” Ricks for 70 years before he preceded her in death on March 15, 2012.

Alice liked to remain busy and active. She was an LPN at Hancock County Hospital for many years as well as being a waitress, a census taker and she also worked at the License Branch. She and Joe were avid square dancers.

She was a past member of Back Creek Friends Church and was a currently a member of First Friends Church. Alice was a member of the Fairmount Eastern Stare and was a past Worthy Matron. She had also been a 4-H and Brownie leader. Alice was a great cook and enjoyed using fruits and vegetables that she preserved herself. A talented oil painter, she created beautiful paintings. She also enjoyed needle work, crocheting, reading, and was an excellent housekeeper.

Alice is survived by her children, Karen (Keith) Sullivan of Jonesboro, Janie (Grant) Long of Wabash, Rebecca (Warren) Waymire of Martinsville; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Dorothy Lewis of Jonesboro; and sister-in-law, Carol Small, Marion.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son Joseph R. Ricks.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Fairmount. A private graveside service for immediate family only due to COVID19 will be at Park Cemetery, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at 1 p.m. with Paster Dave Steinke officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Grant County Women’s Shelter in care of the funeral home.Memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com

Donna Marie Ihnen, 79, of Brooksville, Fla. and North Manchester, passed away on Oct. 26, 2020 at her home in Florida. Born in Wynne, Ark. on July 1, 1941, Donna was one of Donald Howard and Audrey Lephine (Williams) Ragle’s five children.

On May 10, 1990, Donna married Ronald Ihnen.

For many years, Donna worked as a hairdresser.

Her most important job, however, was being a wonderful mother to her children, who were her world and motivation. Those lucky enough to know Donna will be left with memories of her storytelling, entertaining and caring personality. She will also be remembered for her lightheartedness and laughter. Donna was a deeply spiritual person who often volunteered in various Baptist churches over the years.

The loving memory of Donna Marie Ihnen will be forever cherished by her husband, Ronald Ihnen, North Manchester; sons, Michael (Suzanne) McKinney, Crown Point, Greg (Tina) McKinney, Batesville, Ark., and Scott (Kerry) McKinney, Elk Park, N.C.; daughters, Carolyn (John) Zenone, Cedar Lake, and Kelly (Kevin) Schultz, Demotte; step-sons, Michael (Julie) Ihnen, Akron, and David (Debi) Ihnen, Grand Prairie, Texas; step-daughter, Angela (Greg) Hill, Knoxville, Tenn.; brother, Roger (Carolyn) Ragle, Jonesboro, Ark.; sisters, Connie Ragle, Brooksville, Fla., and Debra “Kay” Ragle, Bowling Green, Ky.; and many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Audrey Ragle; and one brother, Ronnie Ragle, who passed away in 2011.

Calling was Nov. 1, 2020 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 also at McKee Mortuary. Rev. Steven Bahrt officiated. Burial is at South Pleasant Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Connie Lerner, 59 Feb. 7, 1961 – Oct. 9, 2020 Connie R. Runkel Lerner, 59, North Manchester, passed away on Oct. 9, 2020 at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. She was born on Feb. 7, 1961 in Huntington, to Rex and Roberta M. (Correll) Runkel.

After graduating from Manchester High School, Connie continued her studies at Earlham College, Manchester College, and Concordia University. She spent most of her adult life living in Fort Wayne, but moved back to North Manchester in 2013, where she courageously battled and survived cancer.

Most recently Connie was employed at Health Insurance, Inc., Fort Wayne, as a Health Benefits Coordinator. She was also serving as Vice President of Homeland Security Foundation of America, a public, non-government agency with the mission to advance Homeland Security while preserving Americans’ civil liberties through life saving public safety, health and human services programs. In the past she had been employed at WBCL Christian Radio Station of Fort Wayne, and HR America of Fort Wayne. During her time off, Connie enjoyed making Diamond Paintings for family and friends and was an avid reader.

The loving memory of Connie R. Runkel Lerner will be forever cherished by her brothers, Gary (Karen) Runkel and Steve (Cindy) Runkel, both of North Manchester; nieces, Katrina (Jeff) Wilson, Daniel Island, S.C., Tricia (Brian Funk) Runkel, Chicago, Ill., Jama (Jorge) Garcia, Torina Runkel, and great-niece, Layanah Garcia, all of North Manchester; nephew, Brian (Lindsay) Runkel and great-nephew, Elias Runkel, both of Syracuse. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Rex and Roberta Runkel.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Connie Runkel Lerner, memorial contributions may be made to Homeland Security Foundation of America,or Foundation for Women’s Cancer, .

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Scenes from Trunk-or-Treat events at The Moose Family Center and Christ United Methodist Church on Halloween. Photos by Mandy Mahan.

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Sweet places 30th at cross country finals Sweet gets 30th at state meet

By Roy Church Special to The Paper

Southwood’s Morgan Lloyd dives in an effort to block a punt from Caston’s Landon Shafer.

Photo by Joseph Slacian

Knights advance to sectional finals

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

The Southwood Knights enjoyed a sunny Saturday while Caston couldn’t wait for it to finish. When it was done the Knights advanced to the Class 1A Sectional 44 championship game with a 56-0 win over the Comets.

The first minute of play proved to be a microcosm of the game.

Caston possessed the ball first but punted after three plays.

Southwood got on the board two minutes later when quarterback Alex Farr hit Dawson Filip with a three-yard touchdown pass to give Southwood a 7-0 lead after Carson Rich hit the extra point.

After another Caston punt Southwood’s Elijah Sutton made it 14-0 with a 21-yard rushing scour.

Tristin Hayslett was the third Knight to score after finding the end zone with a 13-yard run with four minutes left in the first quarter for a 21-0 lead.

Hayslett scored his second rushing touchdown, this time from three yards out early the second quarter to give Southwood a 28-0 lead.

Antonio Grant breaks free for a long run in Wabash's sectional loss to Bremen Friday night, Oct. 30. Photo by Eric Christiansen The Knight’s Joey Bland made it 35-0 with a 41-yard rushing score, followed by Isaiah Sutton’s second touchdown with a six-yard rush to give Southwood a 42-0 lead.

Bryce Rigney scored the final touchdown of the first half on a oneyard run for a 49-0 Southwood halftime lead.

Micah Smith scored the only touchdown of the second half with a 20-yard run midway through the third quarter.

Meanwhile, Carson Rich was a perfect 8-8 on extra points for the game.

Southwood outrushed Caston with 459 yards on the ground while the Knight defense held the Comets to 17 yards on 21 rushes.

Despite not reaching the end zone, Morgan Lloyd led the Knights with 158 yards rushing on two carries.

Isaiah Sutton was next with 59 yards on eight carries and two touchdowns while Elijah Sutton picked up 49 yards on four rushes with one score.

Hayslett had 42 yards on seven runs with two touchdowns, while Smith had 40 yards on seven carries with one touchdown, Rigney rushed for 40 yards on eight carries with one touchdown, and Farr rushed for 34 yards on three carries.

Farr threw the ball just one time on a three-yard touchdown pass to Filip.

On the defensive side of the ball, Tyler Whitesel led the team in tackles with seven, followed by Lloyd with six, Carson Rich, Elijah Sutton, Nevan Sharp, Max Miller, and Memphis Hunter with three each, Isaiah Sutton, Mason Yentes, and Connor Rich with two each, and Logan Barley, Bland,

Hayslett, Filip, Braxton Worthington, and Randall Boone with one tackle each.

Carson Rich picked off one pass, Hiner had one sack and a fumble recovery, while Lloyd had 1.5 sacks, and Max Miller had half a sack.

Southwood, now 100 and ranked third in the final state coaches poll, will travel to 8-2 and sixth-ranked Adams Central for the sectional championship Friday night, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.

Bremen runs away from Wabash The Bremen Lions scored early and often as they cruised to a 63-13 win at Wabash Friday night, Oct. 30.

Bremen jumped ahead 21-0 in the early moments of the first quarter and led 35-0 in the second quarter.

Wabash’s Antonio Grant got the Apaches on the board with an 85-yard kickoff return.

After Bremen scored two more touchdowns, The Apaches’ Bryant Boggs broke free for a 58-yard touchdown run to cut the lead to 49-13 at halftime.

Bremen added two more touchdowns in the second half for the 63-13 final.

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TERRE HAUTE — Southwood senior Braden Sweet finished 30th at the 2020 IHSAA State Finals at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course here Saturday afternoon.

That was five places better than his 2019 outing at the State Finals.

His time was 16:13.3 and tied two others at that time, but Austin Hall of Columbia City was awarded 29th place by the officials and Camden Marshall of Corydon Central got 31st.

Sweet’s time was slower than his New Haven Semi-State time of 16:08.4, where he finished 16th. His school-record time of 15:48.1 was set when he won the Marion Regional title. But at this point in the season, time is not as important as where you finish.

Was he happy with his performance?

“Definitely. For sure,” he replied. “It was even better than I anticipated.

“Last year we were packed in pretty tight. This year it was a lot easier to move around,” Sweet said.

His coach from sixth grade through Saturday, Tonya Boone, was also happy. “I am so pleased for him,” she said. “He gave it everything he had. It was the culmination of a lot of hard work.

“I think last year’s trip to state really made a difference,” she added. “He knew what to expect. And when he walked off the course he had no regrets.”

Both Boone and Sweet said officials had to “go to the cameras” to sort out the three runners crossing the line in 16:13.3.

Earlier at the finish line, five runners finished within 2/100th of a second of each other.

Angola’s Izaiah Steury, a junior who won the New Haven Semi-State one week earlier at Huntington University, won the state individual championship with a time of 15:23.7, two seconds faster than his winning time a week earlier. His season best was 15:20.

As reported by the Indianapolis Star, Steury arrived in Indiana seven years ago from Ethiopia. He did not speak English and had never been a runner. Undefeated this season, he entered the race as the favorite.

No.1-ranked Columbus North, whose assistant coach is Northfield graduate Andy Keffaber (’95), closed out a highly-successful campaign by winning with 63 points.

No. 3 Carmel was second (112 points) and No.2 Brebeuf Jesuit was third with 126 points.

Columbus North put its five scorers in the top 19 finishers and all seven of its runners ahead of Carmel’s top five.

Columbus North was the winner of its own regional and Brown County Semi-State, while Carmel won the Shelbyville SemiState.

“It was pretty satisfying,” Keffaber said.

While Columbus North has won “quite a few” state championships (2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2011), this was its best outing since he showed up four years ago. The closest he had been to a state title was a third-place finish while running at Northfield.

The Bull Dogs were sixth in 2018 and fourth last year.

“Our guys ran as well as they could,” Keffaber said. “It was

our best race of the year. They all showed up with their best on the same day. It was pretty dominating.”

No. 4-ranked Hamilton Southeastern, winner of the New Haven Semi-State, finished sixth at the state meet and was edged

by Fishers, which was third at New Haven. Fort Wayne Concordia, the defending state champion, was second at semi-state and eighth at state.

Carroll (Fort Wayne) was fourth at semi-state and 20th at state; Goshen was fifth at semi-state and 13th at state; and Penn was sixth at semi-state and 18th at state. Wabash, Southwood and Northfield competed in the New Haven Semi-State.

Manchester competed in the New Prairie Semi-State, which was won by Chesterton. The semistate champs finished 17th at state, but were edged by Warsaw (in 16th), which won the North Manchester Sectional and Logansport Regional and was runner-up to Chesterton at semistate.

On the girls side Saturday, No.2-ranked Carmel took the team title over No.1-ranked Carroll (Fort Wayne), 50-77, and No.3 Columbus North came in third (168 points). Carroll had won the New Haven Semi-state crown, while Carmel won at Shelbyville and Columbus North won at Brown County.

Junior Karina James of Lowell captured the individual title in 18:00.1 over Carroll senior Zoe Duffus in 18:02.2.

Duffus had won the New Haven event in 17:52.8 a week earlier.

James won the New Prairie Semi-State race in 18:08.4.

TRC honors announced for most fall sports Fall All-Three Rivers Conference teams Girls golf Kristianna Lingenfelter – Rochester Alex Cartwright – Northfield Ainsley Dale – Northfield Madilyn Weaver – Tippy Valley

Annie Cole – Wabash Kylie Hathaway – Whitko Libby Rogers – Peru Ava Snyder – Maconaquah Lily Ault – Tippy Valley Cortney Stoll – Maconaquah Guinny Carr – Whitko Boys tennis Singles Ian Potts – Peru

Brady Wiley- Manchester David Ousley – Whitko Mason Yoars – Maconaquah Doubles Westly Yoars/Walker Hays – Maconaquah Brock Bowers/Kyle Reinartz – Rochester Pet Polk/Lucas Slagel – Peru Honorable Mention

Leif Astrup – Peru Grant McCarter – Rochester Payton Mills – Tippecanoe Valley Kaemon Burton – Wabash Aiden Hoffman – Whitko Girls soccer Lacey Freeman – Maconaquah Emma Garriott – Manchester

Lainey Shock – Manchester Kindra Stetzel – Manchester Beletu Stout – Manchester Gracie Storm – North Miami Lauren Boyer – Peru Tessa Brooks – Rochester Mercedes Brown – Rochester Kallie Woods – Rochester Nici Gunderman – Wabash

Madi Lutz – Wabash Morgan Mallow – Wabash Rylee Yoakum – Wabash Honorable Mention Hayleigh Cole – Maconaquah Rachel Gunion – Maconaquah Kayla Metzger – Manchester

Torina Runkel – Manchester Annika Oliver – North Miami Carinna Savage – North Manchester Abby Rogers – Peru Gracee Ansari – Peru Mackenzie Leslie – Rochester

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Showing off their trophy are (from left) Coach Kennedy Miller, Paige Ritzema, Destini Goracke, Lindsey Pope, Erin Daniel, Raelyn Coyne, Danielle Reahard, Haley Miller, Addy Kinsey, Zaney McKnight, Emma Dyson, Coach Chenoa Miller.

Emmanuel Christian wins 5th volleyball title

On Saturday, Oct. 24, Emmanuel Christian School hosted their state tournament for volleyball. For several years the tournament has been held at the Munciana Volleyball Club in Yorktown.

Because of COVID-19 and large crowds the tournament was sent to other sights.

Emmanuel hosted the 2020 Indiana Association of Christian Schools tournament in their gym. The 4 teams that participated were Grace of Plymouth, Fishers, and Cornerstone, which is on the East side of Indianapolis.

Emmanuel came in as the number one seed, having won the last four State Championships.

Zaney McKnight (left) and Haley Miller show off their individual awards. Photos provided Emmanuel played Fishers in the first game and won 25-15, 25-17,25-3.

Grace then played Cornerstone and won in three sets.

The state title was played between Emmanuel and Grace. Emmanuel won 25-17, 25-18, and

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attempts with one interception.

Boggs caught four passes for 14 yards, while Grant had two catches for 15 yards, and Trey Coon had one catch for three yards.

Boggs ran for 75 yards on two carries

26-24, with each set, especially the last one, being very competitive.

Emmanuel has now won five straight state titles from 20162020.

Zaney McKnight and Haley Miller were named to the all-tourney team.

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and a touchdown, Leland rushed twice for 11 yards, while Isaiah Eis and Cameron Green each had five yards, and Jared Brooks had two yards.

Keegan O’Neill led the Apaches with 15 tackles, followed by

Grant with nine, Chad Wyatt with seven, Eis with five, Boggs and Collin Price with three each, Wyatt Buzzard, Wesley Derry, and Cash Carmichael with two each, and Brayden Sickafus with one.

TRC honors ...continued from Page 16 Mackenzie Leslie – Rochester Abigail Richard – Rochester Isabelle Davis – Wabash Kierston O’Neill – Wabash Boys soccer Elijah Alvarado – Maconaquah Richie Leary – Maconaquah Zach Sparks – Maconaquah Bryant Teegardin – Maconaquah Logan Bishop – Manchester Dillon Gish – Manchester Liam York – Manchester Layne Backus – Rochester Zach Pickens – Rochester Wade Shafer – Rochester Jon Ruiz – Tippecanoe Valley Arturo Dominguez – Tippecanoe Valley Grant Carandante – Wabash Soloman France- Wabash Honorable Mention Tyler Stapleton – Maconaquah Kyler Hanson – Maconaquah Dyson Rosen – Manchester Aries Naranjo – Manchester Cain Clingaman – North Miami Malachi Wiley – North Miami Kamon Blang – Peru

Conner Shaffer – Peru Adam Maroney – Rochester Parker Wallace – Rochester Caleb Petgen – Tippecanoe Valley Christian Ramirez – Tippecanoe Valley Andrew Dinkins – Wabash Jacob France – Wabash Cross Country Girls Madilyn Calloway – Rochester Abby Jordan – Maconaquah Araceli Ochoa – Rochester Josie Briner – Manchester Karli Miller – Maconaquah Lauren Driscoll – Maconaquah Zoe Seward – Rochester Chesnee Miller – Tippecanoe Valley Mara Zolman – Northfield Kaylee Lane – North Miami McKendyll Bradley – Rochester Anna Markham – Manchester Cross County Boys Braden Sweet – Southwood Zach Reed – Wabash Carter Bedke – Manchester Jarrett Wilson – Wabash Dave Ford – Wabash Peyton Hiatt – Rochester Isaiah Wittenburg – Maconaquah

Matthew Howes – Tippecanoe Valley Andrew Burns – Northfield Dylan Steininger – Rochester Troy Guenin-Hodson Wabash Chris Rohr - Rochester Volleyball Lilly Maple – Maconaquah Kendra Kline – Manchester Kenzie Baer – Northfield Addi Baker – Northfield Abigail Hunter – Northfield Kyra Kennedy – Northfield Molly Conley – Rochester Kaitlin Rogers – Rochester Mariah Wyatt – Wabash Ashlyn Cruz – Wabash Faryn Morris – Wabash Honorable Mention Averi Miller – Maconaquah Makenzy Meyer – Manchester Northfield – Kearston Stout Arianis Rodriguez – North Miami Cate Wolfe – Peru Hannah Houston – Rochester Maggie Ball – Southwood Delaney Wagoner – Tippecanoe Valley Jordan Stumbo – Wabash Audra Brandenburg – Whitko

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“Christmas Time is a Comin” – Workers were putting lights on the tree at the corner of Allen and Chipppewa, getting ready for the holiday season. The tree lighting will be at 5 p.m. on Dec. 5. This will go along with Roann’s Winter Market on that same date from 9am to 3pm in the community building. If you are

interested in participating as a vendor, please contact Jo Ellen Nelson at jodernelson@yahoo.com or 765-348-6152.

CALEIGH HOLMES announces: Salon 135 is back open and she is so excited to see all her clients and new clients! The services provided are women’s cuts, men’s cuts, children’s cuts, Malibu

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treatments, perms, hair coloring and waxing. She is still operating on ”by appointment only” but if she is free, she can do walk-ins! You can contact here on her Facebook page (Salon 135) or by calling or texting at 260330-9966.

ROANN LIONS Club meeting will be Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall.

ROANN TOWN Board will meet Nov. 10 at 7 p.m., also in the Town Hall.

FOCUS ON the Future is holding a

workshop on Monday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. in the Roann Community Center. This will focus on why Wabash County is being left behind. Over the last four decades, Wabash County’s population has declined 14 percent. Meanwhile, the 11-county of northeast Indiana region has grown more than 26 percent. Our decline in population threatens our education system, industry and job growth, property value and quality of life. The public is encouraged to come. No one can build our future for us but us.

Registration is appreciated for the event.

Register at ImagineOne85.org PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist sermon for Nov. 8 will be taken from Matthew 26:20-30 titled “Bread and Wine”. Sunday school will follow in the Fellowship Hall.

Social distancing will be exercised, along with disinfecting after all activities at the church.

CONTINUE PRAYING for: Coy Eads (grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook), Henry Becker, Don Richardson, Rex

under 50 and especially people under 35, don’t have that in their top concerns but look for meaning in jobs, churches and marriages. That says a lot about the life of the church. Churches have lost their meaning, seeing many younger generations attending less.

Meaning and purpose in the church needs to be regained and put in play as priority while putting traditions and religious practices aside.

The church does many things that aren’t necessary and could change without changing the mission and giving more meaning to the church body. But, is the church willing to allow these changes?

In our definition of the church, we have the three purposes of the church. A meaningful worship where we seek and experience the awe of God can have great results. We need to allow the Holy Spirit to lead in the flow of the service and not be held to a script or order as well as singing every verse of every song. We need more scripture readings and prayers imbedded within the

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God bless you all!

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Nov. 7 – Mr. & Mrs. Dean White; Nov. 8 – Mr. & Mrs. Gene Tomlinson and Mr. & Mrs. Brad Vigar; Nov. 12 – Mr. & Mrs. Paul Holland.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Nov. 4 – Autumn Markley; Nov. 5 – Allison Daniels; Nov. 6 – Jeremy Stephens; Nov. 7 – Sydnie Reed, Mosby Stephens and Aliya Krom; Nov. 9 – Lucas Krom and Tabatha Fairchild; Nov. 10 – Steve Hentgen and Troy Vigar.

PASTOR ROB Mace: The church is the gathering of followers of Jesus Christ who worship God, encourage other believers in good works, and engage the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Church growth expert Hugh Halter has warned the church that those over 60 have loyalty as a top priority and stay in jobs, churches and marriages even if not happy. But, those

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worship and God must be the focus of it all. Worship is an action and not passive. We need to get the body of Christ involved more in the worship elements.

The church must find meaning in loving one another in good works where the body of Christ is encouraged. Church splits and fights only hinder meaning and only serve the flesh and the opposition of the Holy Spirit. The body is called to love, unity, harmony, and working together for the glory of God. When the church body is encouraged, the Holy Spirit has an avenue to work and lead and bless. Good works then are meaningful and are needed to show God’s love to a world that is searching for life’s answers. The younger generation find meaning in relationships not religion.

Last, but not least, the church needs to find meaning in engaging the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Hugh Halter suggested that Christians may not make disciples because they are not a disciple themselves.

That may sound harsh but we need to consider our spiritual vitality. Every day we meet people who are an opportunity to share the gospel. We all have a story of what God has done and is doing in our lives. We are to be ambassadors for God and speak to those around us. The meaning is found as God speaks through us and we see people who are seeking to find Christ in their lives.

The church needs to find purpose and meaning and put action to those words.

Just talking about it will never suffice.

Let’s be doers of the word and find meaning in the life of the church.

Pastor Rob preaches at the Roann First Brethren Church at 240 W. Allen Street.

We are seeking any followers of Christ who needs a church family.

I CAN BE reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net I can also be reached via phone, 765-8332614. News deadline will be Wednesday.

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Urbana Lions held its inaugural hearty brisket soup meal on Oct. 24. The Lions would like to thank Lions Rick and Roxie Monce for their time in preparing the soup. The Lions also want to thank Roger Votaw, Carly Hawkins and Tori Graft from Northfield High School for their time in helping with the serving of the meals.

The club served over 75 meals and made some much needed funds for future projects. A big thank you goes to the public for their support.

Without the public’s support on fundraisers such as this, the Urbana Lions Club could not function and do items such as maintaining the Community Building for community and family functions. Maintain the ballpark pavilion, restrooms, flag pole, playground equipment, basketball court and the surrounding property of the ballpark. The Lions also have a Snack Shack refreshment stand when needed.

The club has a tractor pulling pad for large tractors and garden tractor events.

It also maintains the Little Free Library on the east end of the Lions Snack Shack, keeps memorabilia for Urbana school

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and community, contributes to the Urbana Light Fund, pays for the dumpster and helps with collections for the Urbana spring/fall cleanup, and provides a program for the youth of the Urbana community called ECHO Racing which is held at the community building every second and third Saturdays of January, February and March.

The Lions also assist local individuals when needed like building wheelchair ramps. Urbana Lions issue Wilbur Dawes Scholarships to Northfield seniors.

Senior Citizens eat a free dinner once a year, sponsored by the Lions to show their appreciation to the Urbana Community for their support. Lions provide a place for the Urbana Yoke Parish to hold fundraisers and special events.

The Lions pay for eyeglasses and hearing aids for local school children.

Lions provide dictionaries to all third grade students at Metro North. Provide scholarships to college juniors and seniors majoring in speech and hearing.

So you see, The Urbana Lions are a busy bunch. They don’t just sit and do nothing.

The Urbana Club is very active and as long as Urbana Community will support the Lions, the Urbana Lions will continue to do their part in helping when needed. If you would like to be a part of a Lions club that has their hands in just

about everything community wise, then the Urbana Lions is where it is happening. The Urbana Club is looking for new members all the time. You can contact any member or you can contact me for more information.

Remember the Lion Moto is We Serve.

Urbana Yoke Parish Church is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Nov. 11, 2020, from 2-6:30 p.m. This will be held at the Urbana Community Building. Due to COVID-19 the following rules apply: your temperature will be taken at the door,

masks are required and no walk-ins to allow for social distancing. We ask that you make your appointment by either calling the Red Cross at 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

Please come and give donations as they are needed. Thank you.

The Breakfast Bunch met at Bob Evans Restaurant Oct. 21, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. They get together every Wednesday.

Those attending were: Tom and Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Peggy Dilling and Pat McNabney. This

bunch welcomes everyone and anyone who would like to join them. Come on down and check them out. They would love to have you join them.

Prayer Concerns: Orville Chamberlain and family, Max and Nancy Chamberlain.

Eldon Biehl, Doris Mattern, Alma DeVore, Jim and Pat Hartley, Jane Winebrenner, Gene Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Dean Haupert, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Duane Wagner and family, Ava Gibson, Tonya

Brunett, Roxanne Haupert and family, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and daughter Jackie, Lowell Karns, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney, Jeff Warnock, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, Dan Speicher and family.

Our Nation and our Military personnel.

Condolences to the Rodney Grossman family and friends from the Urbana Lions and the Urbana community.

Anniversary: Nov. 8, Michael and Bonita Snell will be celebrating their 50th.

MU announces plans for 2021 tuition NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University has launched a program to eliminate out-ofpocket tuition expenses for Indiana first-year students entering MU in the fall of 2021.This applies to all four years of their college career.

“The Indiana Tuition Bridge Program allows us to combine a student’s Indiana state grant funding and federal grant funding with their MU scholarships. We will bridge the gap between the combined amount of those sources and full-time tuition,” said Ryon Kaopuiki, vice president for

enrollment and marketing.

Students who meet the following criteria will be offered the tuition bridge program: Be an Indiana resident Apply and be accepted to Manchester Have an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) level of $65,000/year or less (for parents) Be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the Indiana deadline (April 15, 2021) Live on campus Students will be required to pay any additional fees and costs.

To request a FREE QUOTE or more information call: John Brand at 708-217-6885 or Don L. Hurd at 765-490-6519

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The United Methodist Church will be hosting a Drive-Thru Community Dinner on Friday, Nov 13, from 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.

FRANCES SLOCUM CHAPTER DAR TO MEET: Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet Tuesday, Nov 10, 7 p.m. at the Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. The program will be given by retired U.S. Army Veteran, Cold War 1979-86, Lisa Sutter.

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.

DEEMING LODGE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: Deming Masonic Lodge and Ivy Chapter OES are resuming their monthly Community Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 7 to 10 a.m. French Toast, Eggs, Sausage, Hash Browns, Biscuits and Gravy.

Free Will Donation.

Corner of 2nd & Front Street. Enter through the alley between 2nd & 3rd Streets. We will have curb pick-up available if needed, please call the lodge at 260901-6488 once you arrive and we will bring your order to you. All safety precautions and mask use will be in-use for the safety of all. Also save-the-date Dec. 5, 2020 this will be our Pancakes With Santa, free pictures with Santa and our

Community Breakfast featuring pancakes.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP: McKee Mortuary, Inc and the Congregational Christian Church have partnered together to offer GriefShare, a 13 week session of discussion, video seminars and individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one. Two sessions are currently meeting with plans to begin Session #4 in early 2021.

Participant will need to purchase a workbook at a cost of $15.

If you are interested in learning more about GriefShare, please contact the church at 260-9822882.

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

Closed Sundays and Mondays. Guidelines will be in place for

the safety of visitors and staff. Please wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines.

Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester.

DRIVE THRU FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street.

Guests should drive up in front of the Zion Lutheran Church for pickup.

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

FARMER’S MARKET: The North Manchester Farmers Market is held on Saturday mornings

in October from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and is located at Ogan’s Landing on South Mill Street. Visitors should practice safe hygiene and social distancing at the Market (but it will be a normal “walkaround” market).

Farmers Market showcases the hard work and talent of our area farmers and artisans. You’ll find an impressive variety of local goods including fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, maple syrup, jams & jellies, honey, breads, pies, pastries, flowers & plants and crafts.

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 of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.

4-H Junior Leaders host call-out meeting Members of the Wabash County 4-H Junior Leaders had their 202021 call out meeting on Oct. 11. The meeting was successful with many new members joining.

President of the organization, Blake Huston encourages any interested people who were unable to make it to the call out meeting to contact him to set up a meeting time in order to obtain all needed information. Huston can be contacted by email, blakehuston07@gmail.com

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www.terrellrealtygroup.com ASSEMBLY OF GOD Gospel Light Assembly of God 347 Southwood Dr.; Neil Jeffrey, pastor.

Su nday School 9:45 a.m. (all ages); Morning 10:30;

Evening Service 6:00 p.m., Kids’ Korral Wednesday Midweek Service 7:00 p.m., Youth Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Sweetwater Assembly of God 2551 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, IN; phone 260-982-6179. Prayer Service at 9a.m.; Worship Service at 10a.m..; Wednesday Evening Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study/Elevate Youth Discipleship/KidzZone “LIVE”.

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Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash, Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, Pastor, Jeff Pope, Associate Pastor, Dylan Persinger, Youth Pastor. Sunday Worship 9am & 11am. Sunday School 10am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6pm. Bus transportation is available, call 563-3009.

Erie Street Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie Street, Wabash; phone 563-8616. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. Transportation and nursery available.

Grand Street Baptist Church 1655 Grand Street, Wabash; John Denniston, pastor, phone 765-981-2868; church phone: 563-8409. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Morning Service 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Southside Freewilll Baptist 360 Columbus St., Wabash; Church Phone 260-563-4917; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Pastor Tim Webb CATHOLIC

St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Levi Nkwocha, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 563-4750. Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday at 8:15 a.m. Until restrictions are lifted, all Masses will be live-streamed on St. Bernard Church Face Book page.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church Main Street in Lagro. Holy Mass 11 a.m. the 1st Sunday of the month except January and February.

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church - We humbly invite you to experience ancient Christianity in the Church Jesus established. "You are Peter [rock], and on this rock I will build My Church" (Matthew 16:18). 1203 State Road 114 E., North Manchester.

260-982-4404. www.strobertsnmanchester.org. Like us on Facebook.

Sacrament of Confession: Wed. 5:30-6 P.M and Sat. 4-4:30 P.M or anytime by appointment. "Therefore, confess your sins to one another" (James 5:16). Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sat. 5 P.M., Sun. 9 A.M. and 11:30 (en español), See website for weekday Mass schedule. "For My flesh is real food and My blood is real drink" (John 6:55). For more information on Catholicism visit www.catholic.com CHRISTIAN

Dora Christian Church located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260-782-2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.

Minister: Mark Wisniewski.

LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765-981-2101; Pastor Brad Wright; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 am. Nursery Available.

Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; Rev. Haley Asberry, Minister; phone 260-5634179; website: www.wabashchristian.org. Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Nursery provided. Find us on Facebook.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH

Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM. FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH

North Manchester First Brethren Church 407 N. Sycamore St., N. Manchester; Sunday Worship: 9:15 & 10:30 am, Adult Classes: 8:00, 9:15, & 10:30 am, Youth Connect (Grades 7-12) 9:15 am, “LOFT” Children’s Church (Grades 1-6): 9:15 am; Elementary Classes: 10:30 am; “The Garden” Nursery & Preschool Classes: 9:15 & 10:30 am.

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Wabash Church of the Brethren 645 Bond Street (off Falls Avenue) 260-563-5291. Doug Veal, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, come join us as we continue the work of Jesus - Peacefully, Simply, Together. HOURS: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. Handicap accessible.

CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Josh Fennell; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages.

CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563-5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE North Manchester Church of the Nazarene 504 W. Main Street, N. Manchester; Worship 10:00 a.m.; Rev. Robert Mansfield, Pastor.

Phone 260-224-8000.

COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Lou Hunt. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Worship Minister, Michael Eaton; Outreach Middle School Minister, Nate Plyler; Next Steps Minister, Ryan Keim; Women’s Director, Taylor McFarland; Student Minister, David Diener; Children’s Minister, Tyler Leland; Early Childhoood Director, Janet Legesse. NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am.

Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School 9:00 am, Worship Service - 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 856-405-5267.

LUTHERAN Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Pastor Tom Curry. Office phone 260.563.4051. Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. meal with program and activities. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you!

The LCMS Mission Church in North Manchester is holding services each Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. with fellowship time following in the Life Center Building on 7th and Bond Streets. Please come and worship with us. Bring your family and friends. “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” Roman 3:28 NIV. For more information call Pat at 260-6101961 or email to lcmsnorthmanchester@gmail.com.

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Gospel-based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service.

We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity!

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church Services - Sundays: Sunday School 9 AM; Worship: 10 AM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260982-8558. cfcpeople.org Freedom Life Church (Non-Denominational Full Gospel Church) 480 Washington St., Wabash, IN 46992. Pastor Tim Morrisett, 317385-4400. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Teens Jesus and Java Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's Church Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m. Nursery is provided. Sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night: Adult Bible Study 6:00 p.m., Teen Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wabash Friends Church 3563 S State Rd 13, Wabash. Traditional Worship, 8:30am. Contemporary Worship, 10:45am. Sunday School, 9:30am. We also livestream our 10:45am service. You can find it here - https://www.facebook.com/wabashfriendschurch/ The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 1975 Vernon St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260-571-7686. Wherever your Spiritual walk is, join us as we continue on. Verse by Verse - Book

by Book - Chapter by Chapter - Through the Bible. Full Gospel.

Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s County Line Church 3995N 1000W, Andrews, IN; Phone 7863365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Urbana Yoke Parish 75 Half Street in Urbana, phone 260-774-3516, email: urbanaparish@gmail.com. Pastor Larry Wade. Worship 9:30 am, Sunday School 10:45 am, Bible Study Sunday evenings 6:00 pm.

Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931. Join us for services at 10:00 am. Pastor - Greg Wilburn. Youth Pastor Jody Tyner. Sunday November 8, 2020 Our greeters for this Sunday will be Keith & Darlene Ballee and Maury & Mim Musselman. Pastor Greg Wilburn will be sharing the message with us. We invite all to come and worship with us. “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 p.m. www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Tom Richards, pastor.

Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Sunday multi-media worship service at 10 a.m. with children’s message, Praise Team, and Choir.

LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765981-4021; email: lafontaineumc@gmail.com; website: www.lafontaineumc.org; Susan Shambaugh, Pastor; Worship: 9:30AM, Sunday School: 10:45AM, nursery provided for both.

Lincolnville United Methodist Church 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765981-2648.

Pastor: John Cook, 260-563-1406, pastorjohn1954@gmail.com. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m.

Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. lincolnvilleumc.org North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Richvalley United Methodist Church 290 N. Jefferson Street, Wabash, IN 46992; Phone: 260-563-1033; Pastor Jack Suits. Email: rvumc@hotmail.com. Worship: 9:30am, Sunday School: 10:45am.

WESLEYAN Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Pastor - Rodger Smith. Morning Worship 10:30am; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00pm. Church is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A place to feel safe and loved!

New Journey Community Church Old W.C. Mills School. 1721 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN. Change is possible! Whether you are overchurched, un-churched, or de-churched you’ll find a fresh start at New Journey. We keep the important things like worship, teaching, community, and serving primary, while letting the unnecessary stuff fade into the background. Our mission is to make life transformation through Jesus Christ accessible to all people. So, come as you are and be made new!

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Pathfinder Services Kids Kampus 16th Annual Turkey Trot Goes Virtual - Registration Now Open

HUNTINGTON Pathfinder Services will host the 16th Annual Kids Kampus Turkey Trot 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk as a virtual event on Thanksgiving Day 2020. Organizers came to this decision after careful thought and consideration and with the health and safety of the 1,100-plus participants, volunteers, and staff members in mind.

“We can’t begin to express how difficult this decision was to make since this is our main fundraiser and all of the proceeds go to support the chil-

dren and families we serve,” says Elizabeth Hire, Kids Kampus Administrator. “Now, more than ever, with the effects of the pandemic on our families, we need your help.”

Turkey Trot takes place each year on the morning of Thanksgiving to raise money to provide scholarships for families so their children can benefit from the educational and nurturing environment provided at Kids Kampus that they would not normally be able to afford.

Registration for the 16th Annual Kids

Kampus Turkey Trot is now open and available online at https://pathfinderservices.org/ and https://kidskampus.o rg The first 1,100 registrants will receive a Turkey Trot shirt and cinch bag at a socially distanced packet pickup at the Huntington University Fieldhouse on Wednesday, Nov. 25 from noon to 6 p.m.

Race bibs will also be included with the packets. The cost of the event is $20.

All participants are encouraged to run or walk on their own on Thanksgiving morn-

ing, Thursday, November 26, and then share their photos, videos, and adventures on our main Pathfinder Services Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/pathfinderservices and our Pathfinder Kids Kampus Turkey Trot Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Pathfinder KidsKampusTurkeyT rot5K “We know the Turkey Trot has become a Thanksgiving tradition for so many families so we wanted to ensure that tradition

could continue,” says Danielle Tips, President and CEO of Pathfinder Services.

“We can’t be together physically, but we can come together as a community to help our future generations get a head start in life.”

Pathfinder Kids Kampus is an integrated facility that serves children of all abilities in the same learning space. Kids Kampus offers parttime and full-time traditional childcare to children six weeks through age 12. They also offer an Early Head Start (EHS) program, which includes

center-based, homebased, and prenatal options. This program is offered at no cost to low-income and foster families in need of childcare.

EHS utilizes a holistic approach to help parents and children meet individualized goals.

In addition to main event sponsor, McDonald’s of Huntington and Huntington University, other sponsors include PNC, Lutheran Health Network, Lake City Bank, Huntington County Community Foundation, Rayco

Home Services, Conner Insurance, Indiana Physical Therapy, Partners 1st Federal Credit Union, Culp CPA Group, Fort Wayne Metals, SYM Financial Advisors, SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Fred and Becky Scheiber, First Federal Savings Bank, Randal J. Warner, CPA LLC, Hires Automotive, Lancia Homes, 4EOS, Office Concepts, Inc, and Novae Corporation.

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North Manchester END OF THE YEAR Yard Sale: 1404 W. Chester Drive. November 6 & 7, 8am-? Everything priced to sell! Clothes (1XL-3XL), housewares, Christmas items, lift chair. Lots of bargains to be found!

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FREE LUMBER SCRAPS WANTED for craft projects.

Any kind of lumber scraps would be appreciated! Let me know what you have and I will come look at it and haul it away. Call or text 260-494-2991.

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