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Uggen named to Hall of Fame Former Northfield baseball coach, AD to be inducted on Jan. 17 By Eric Christiansen and Joseph Slacian news@thepaperofwabash.com Tony Uggen, former Northfield High School baseball coach and athletic director, was named to the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Uggen, along with four others, will be inducted during a ceremony on Friday, Jan. 17, at the Sheraton at Keystone at the Crossing in Indianapolis. “I am humbled by all this,” said Uggen, who now coaches and is athletic director at his alma mater, Blackford High School. “I wouldn’t say it was a goal to get to the Hall of Fame, but once you have the success that we did and you see how other coaches have fared over the years you kind of figure it could happen someday. But I certainly wasn’t losing sleep over it.
“I was actually up for it last year but didn’t quite make it. To be honest, I was kind of glad I didn’t because we were 10-18 that year and it would be strange going in after a losing record, not that that doesn’t happen. It’s more of a mental thing. This past spring the Bruins were 19-11 so going in now makes me feel better because we are making some good progress here in trying to turn around the program here. “I have shared with a few others that this is more a we award rather than a me award. Coaches don’t make the Hall of Fame without great kids doing some great things. But there are other factors as well and maybe a little luck.” Uggen spent his first 20 years at the helm at Northfield. His Norsemen had a long run of success winning 20-plus games in 12 of his 20 years there and garnered 13 conference titles, seven sectional titles, four regionals, two semi-states, and reached the final four on four different (continued on page 5A)
Uggen’s accomplishments at Northfield High School - 20-plus wins in 12 of 20 years - 13 Three Rivers Conference titles - Seven sectional championships - Four regional championshps - 2 semi-state championships -4 Final Four appearances - 2 state championships (2001 and 2012) - Class 2A state runner-up (2013)
Council gives first OK to smoking measure By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
The pack was challenged to bring in food for the F.I.S.H. food pantry, and personal hygiene items, such as soap and deodorant, for 85 Hope. 85 Hope is a free medical clinic based on the teachings of the Bible who help people with their medical needs and provide personal hygiene essentials for people in need in the Wabash community. The F.I.S.H. food pantry provides meals and food for the less fortunate ones in Wabash County. They roughly serve about 300 families per month.
An ordinance banning smoking in public parks and at public events on city property was approved on first reading by the Wabash City Council on Monday, Nov. 25. The council passed the measure 5-1, with Council member Doug Adams casting the lone dissenting vote. It will consider the matter again on second reading at its Dec. 9 meeting. Under the ordinance, the ban will be enforced by the City Code Enforcement Officer, his designee or the Wabash Police Department. Violators can be fined $50 for the first event and $100 for each subsequent event. The city now has an ordinance prohibiting smoking within 50 feet of playground
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Members of the Cub Scout Pack 3905 pose with their donations that they gave to 85 Hope and F.I.S.H Food Pantry. Pictured are (front row, from left) Keagan Wibel, Hunter Travis, Brantlee Ousley, Kayden Kelly, Brentlee Ousley, Tessa Who, Hattie Weaver, Isabella See; Cubmaster Tammy Slone (back row, from left), Brayden Lawson, Weblo Den Leader Janna Leffert, Jaymes Slone, Tiger Den Leader Joe Kelly Corban Leffert, assistant director of 85 Hope Judy Gump, F.I.S.H Food Pantry director Janet Shoue, Chloie Yongblood, Olia Leffert, Tristen Sluss, Bear Den Leader Rod Stouffer, Johnathen Sludd, Wolf Den Leader Lisa Who, Kendal Tigler and Brooke Smith. Photo by Mandy Underwood.
Roann Scouts help 2 local groups By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com ROANN — During the monthly meeting of the Cub Scout Pack 3905, the members presented donations to 85 Hope and F.I.S.H. Food Pantry. Pack leader Tammy Sloane told the crowd that this month, the Scouts were learning about being helpful, and shared the story of why being helpful is one of the first things that Scouts learn. “We are never too young to learn how to be helpful to others,” she said. “The scouting program was devel-
oped for the purpose of being helpful, here in the United States. William D. Boyce needed help as he was walking down the street in London one night, he was lost, he didn’t know what to do or where to turn. There was a young man that came up to him and asked if he needed help and he showed him where to go. He asked this kid, ‘Who are you?’ and he was a Scout. And William D. Boyce was so impressed by this scout that he actually brought a scouting program into the United States. So that is why we teach the Scouts the law of being helpful.”
The measure would ban smoking in public parks and at public events on city property
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Downtown ice skating is part of First Friday Officials from Wabash Marketplace encourage the community to celebrate in downtown Wabash on First Friday, Dec. 6, with extended hours from 5-9 p.m. This free event features downtown shopping, food, live music, and kids’ activities. Event details are featured on the First Friday Guide. First Friday Guides can be picked up at Bellazo Revived Style, Crow’s Nest Antique Mall, Birdie
J’s, Borders and Beyond Gallery, Wabash County Historical Museum, Visit Wabash County’s Welcome Center, and Modoc’s Market. People who visit all of the featured businesses to receive a validation mark will be entered to win the First Friday Gift Basket, sponsored by First Farmers Bank & Trust. Back by popular demand, ice-skating will be available on Miami Street. Sponsored by the
First Friday activities will take place from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in downtown Wabash Wabash Rotary Club, open ice-skating hours are on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5-9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests may bring their own skates, or skates in a variety of sizes will be provided free of charge. Free will donations will be accepted.
To keep the holiday spirit going on Miami Street, Wabash Marketplace is offering an outdoor Winter Market. Visit vendors from the Farmers’ Market including: Hill-n-Dale Farm, Carpenter Creations, Grant Creek Farms, and
MJ’s Farmhouse. New Journey Church will host games and hot chocolate, and Parkview Wabash Hospital will have the breastfeeding pod and an opportunity to meet Dr. Larsen. The Winter Market hours are Friday, Dec. 6, from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During December First Friday, there will be live music at Charley Creek Inn and Eclectic Shoppe; Wabash Marketplace is
offering a self-service gift wrap station at Chapman’s Brewing Company for the month of December. Payne’s Fish and Chips will be on Miami Street and Smash Burgers will be at Chapman’s Brewing Co. Other food options include Pizza King, Charley Creek Inn, Market Street Grill, Modoc’s Market, Ohh! My Cakes and Downtown Nutrition.
Late property tax payments to have penalty added to bill Property taxes were due Nov. 12, and delinquent taxpayers now owe a penalty. Indiana law requires the county treasurer to add a late payment penalty to the unpaid portions of the amounts due for each installment of property taxes. The penalty will be in the amount of 5 percent of the unpaid tax if the installment is completely paid on or before the 30 days after the due date and property owners are not liable for delinquent property taxes first due and payable in a previous installment for the same parcel. The last day to pay with a 5 percent penalty will be Dec. 12. If taxes are due for more than the second installment of this year, then the penalty will be in the amount of 10 percent of the unpaid tax. The Wabash County Treasurer’s office in the Wabash County Courthouse is open Monday
How to pay The Wabash County Treasurer’s office in the Wabash County Courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Payments may be mailed to 1 W. Hill St., Suite 104, Wabash IN 46992. Taxpayers may pay in person with cash or check. through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Payments may be mailed to 1 W. Hill St., Suite 104, Wabash IN 46992. Taxpayers may pay in person with cash or check. Envelopes must be postmarked no later than Dec. 12 to be eligible for the 5 percent penalty.
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Dafoe tabbed for City Schools board position By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Stephen Dafoe will be nominated to the Wabash City Schools Board on Monday, Dec. 9, when the Wabash City Council meets. The council interviewed Dafoe on Tuesday, Nov. 26, the lone candidate for the seat now filled by Tiffanie King. Dafoe met with the Council for about 20 minutes, after which it was the Council’s consensus to nominate him at the next meeting. He would begin serving in January to a fouryear term. During the interview, Dafoe said he would like to see Wabash City Schools improve its graduation rate to be more than 95 percent. He also said he would like to see more of the public take interest in the board and its works, suggesting a possible public relations campaign to inform the public on who is on the board and what their roles are. There was some concern about a possible conflict of interest, as Dafoe’s wife, Megan, was recently hired to serve as
receptionist at the City Schools’ central office. Dafoe said that should there ever be an issue that could pose a conflict of interest because of his wife’s position, he would recuse himself from the matter. Council member Bob Greene broached the question of consolidation with Dafoe. “I don’t think it’s something you just hop into,” he replied. “Everyone has ideas. For me to sit here and say, ‘This is the way that it has to be,’ wouldn’t be effective for me as a future board member. I think you need to listen to all parties involved, all feelings involved, and make a decision that’s best for Wabash kids first. You’ve got to do what’s best for the kids in our district to begin with. “But for me to sit here and say, ‘I’m for consolidation,’ there’s eight different caveats to go with it. Just to consolidate for the sake of consolidation isn’t going to help anybody. But there are some benefits to consolidation.” It was recently discovered that terms for Wabash City Schools board seats should be four years,
rather than three as members have been serving for decades. State statute “provides that all board member terms shall be for four years,” City Schools attorney Jordan Tandy told The Paper of Wabash County. “The only exception … is if the school is a ‘community school corporation’ created before March 12, 1965. Wabash City Schools is much older as its boundaries are defined by the old city limits.” The discrepancy was found at the request of board member Rhonda Hipskind, Tandy continued. She “raised the issue earlier this year, which prompted me to looking into it,” he said. “I had some discussions with Mayor Long and City Attorney Randi Zimmerman, and we all came to the conclusion that the Council should be appointing board
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STEPHEN DAFOE members for fouryear terms. “In discussing the issue with the mayor’s office, city attorney, and staff attorney for the Indiana School Board’s Association, the decision was made to make this change prospectively.” The City Council will meet again at 6 p.m. Dec. 9. If approved, Dafoe would begin his term in January.
The Metropolitan School District of Wabash County board met on Tuesday, Nov. 26. During this meeting, the board: Approved a donation of $1,000 from Manchester, Inc. for Northfield boys basketball.
Heard a student council report from Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School Student Council members Landon Topliff and Payton Deeter. They shared with the board that Southwood High School will do the Elementary Christmas Shopping program to supply gifts and a meal to elementary students in need. Heard the
Heartland Career Center report from board member Matt Driscoll. HCC applied for the non-standard waiver with the Indiana Department of Education to teach the new Precision Agriculture Specialist I and II program starting in the 2020-21 school year. HCC will act as a pilot for this program, as it is the first school in Indiana to teach it.
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Smoking ban equipment at public parks. However, Mayor Scott Long told the Council that during recent visits to Friendship Hill, the city’s inclusive park, he found people smoking in the pavilion. “Parents were sitting there smoking right next to their children,” he said. “If they can’t make the decision to protect their own child’s health, then we’ll do
it for them in our city parks and on our city property at public events. “This, in no way, hampers Brandt’s and their events, or any events on private property. It simply states Wabash City Parks and city owned property where public events are held, we’re going to prohibit smoking.” Adams questioned how the matter would be enforced. Would
...continued from Page 1B someone who witnesses someone smoking have to call the Code Enforcement Officer or the police, he asked. Long said the new measure would be enforced just as the current state smoking ordinance is enforced. “Police officers who would observe somebody smoking,” he said. Adams continued, asking that at events such as the Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Chili Cookoff, would the Code Enforcement Officer or police be patrolling Paradise Spring Historical Park looking for violators. Organizers of events such as the Chili Cook-off could seek waivers to allow smoking at the event, Long and City Attorney Randy Zimmerman Irgang noted. Those waivers
“I don’t think we’re going down with the ticket book and start writing tickets. I think we’re going to let everyone get used to the new ordinance. I assume that my officers will say, ‘Hey, you can’t do that anymore.’ If they catch them doing it again, then, sure, they might get a ticket.” — Wabash Police Chief Matt Bruss on possible new smoking ban would have to come from the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety. “But once again, how is it enforced,” Adams continued. “Is it by policeman walking around down there? Is someone assigned there?” Police Chief Matt Bruss, responding to a question from Council President Eric Schoening, said, “I think this is something that everyone is going to have to get used to. If it gets publicized enough and everyone knows … then, yes, we’re going to stumble across some people that don’t quite get the memo. “But I don’t think we’re going down
with the ticket book and start writing tickets. I think we’re going to let everyone get used to the new ordinance. I assume that my officers will say, ‘Hey, you can’t do that anymore.’ If they catch them doing it again, then, sure, they might get a ticket.” Long said the city will post signs notifying the public of the ban. “I just have an issue with the enforcement aspect,” Adams said. The mayor asked the council member if he’s ever had an issue with the enforcement of the state law? “No, I don’t think I did,” he said. “But I think most people
now, compared to a long time ago, know that they need to stay away from smoking, because people know there are issues with it. But I also know that I go to many events for the different things that I do, and there’s people smoking, no matter what the signs say.” Council member Bryan Dillon asked if the measure would affect First Friday events. The mayor said it wouldn’t. “The city doesn’t own the sidewalks,” Long said. “The state highway has right of way to the building fronts on Canal and Market streets. I’m not sure where the right of way is, I think it’s curb right
of way, on Miami Streets.” Dillon also expressed concern about sites such as Paradise Spring. “If you can’t smoke inside the park at a major event, are they going to be right there smoking where everyone has to walk through it to go in and out?” he asked. Long said that was a possibility, prompting Dillon to ask a distant requirement, such as the state’s eight-foot restriction from an entrance, would be included in the city ordinance, “especially with the number of park entrances with kids riding bikes in and out through the smoke, walking through the smoke.” Long said if they’re “going to ride their bikes or walk across the street or down the block, the same thing is going to happen. We’re trying to see if we can try to control our own parks and our city property without infringing on anybody’s rights as a private property owner.”
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Hall of Fame times. The Norse won 2A state titles in 2001 and 2012 and were 2A state runners-up in 2013. After the ‘13 season, he accepted the challenge of rebuilding the program at his alma mater. His ’14 Bruins finished 14-14 to end the eightyear losing streak. His ’17 Bruins, 17-13, recorded the program’s first winning season since ’05 and won the school’s only sectional title in any sport since ’09. His ’19 Bruins finished 19-11. Uggen’s teams have compiled a 476-277 record over 26 years. Overall, he has coached six North All-Stars, 15 All-State players, and 20 have gone on to play at the next level. He was twice named IHSBCA 2A Coach of the Year and received District Coach of the Year honors seven times. He was head coach of the North All-Stars in 2006. He has also served on IHSBCA committees. He also coached football for several years at Northfield including four years as head coach. Uggen said he had some of the aforementioned luck during his tenure at Northfield. “If I remember correctly, we really only had a three-year stretch and the year after the state championship in ‘01, due to graduation, where we were right around 500,” he told The Paper of Wabash County. “That says a lot about the youth baseball program in Wabash County. Before I got to Northfield, I knew a lot of those guys that coached at the lower levels and they had those kids ready by the time I got them. That certainly makes my job a bit easier because the kids had a good baseball background. “And it says lot about our kids. We were very fortunate to have a lot of kids who worked hard and had the drive and motivation to be great. That’s getting harder and harder to find these days. And we had pretty good leadership. More so by example, but we had some vocal leaders who set the tone for several teams. And they were coachable. We certainly
couldn’t have got what we wanted accomplished without kids willing to listen. “I know there were probably some kids who may not have cared about all the discipline nor maybe the way I went about things because I am set on my ways and am not the most personable guy at times which I still am working on, but I think disciplined teams win. And we won a lot. They go hand in hand.” Uggen said the players he coached consisted of “some incredibly talented kids. Many with baseball smarts.” “A few off the top of my head were Eric Bear, Brandon Baker, Brian Tyo, Jimmy Wallen, Matt Holmes, Shane Haecker, Shawn Smith, Jason Stanley, Todd McKillip, Bryce Shafer, Ty Mills, Tyler Palmer, Josh Wilcox, David Diener, Braden Birk, Ryan Keaffaber, Andy Roser, Collin Dawes and Adam Roser,” he continued. “I could name several others that stood out. There have been some pretty good ones here at
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...continued from Page 1B Blackford as well.” He said he also was surrounded by great coaches, both at Northfield and at other schools. “Steve McCarty was a big help those early years,” Uggen said. “Steve Lyng stepped up big for me in ‘01. He admittedly didn’t have a great baseball background but I needed him to provide a little more discipline at the JV level and he did that for me. Troy Miller and Ryan Keaffaber were absolutely great to work with. They had great baseball backgrounds and we got along very well together. They also helped keep me
grounded and I was able to bounce a lot of thoughts off them. “There were several other guys that helped now and then — Ryan Rosen, Andy Dennings and Stan Cox off the top of my head. There were others. I have put together a pretty good staff here at Blackford as well. It makes a difference. “I would be remiss not to mention coaching under Craig Winegardner. He put the program on the map. He gave me that shot to coach JV and trusted me enough that he turned over the program to me two years later with a lot of great talent. I
later appreciated him saying — maybe after we won state in ‘01 — that ‘I knew you could do it.’ He was very structured and orderly and also demanded discipline. Like other coaches who molded who I am as a coach, I took away things from that experience that helped me
become a better coach. He still comes to watch one of my games now and then. That means a lot to me. “It’s been great
coaching against a lot of great coaches. There were so many great coaches just in Wabash County. And (continued on page 6A)
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Donations The total items collected for both organizations came to 235 items. Judy Gump, assistant director for 85 Hope, told The Paper of Wabash County that they are very thankful for the help that the Cub Scouts provided with this donation of products. “We just opened a site in North Manchester where this donation will be going, so we are very pleased to have the Scouts involved,” she said. Janet Shoue, Director of F.I.S.H. Food Pantry also spoke with the Paper. “We are thrilled to have the Cub Scouts be a part of our work. They came to the pantry over the summer and helped with putting away groceries and now they were able to help with the food that we give out,
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Cubmaster Tammy Slone and Janet Shoue, direcdtor of the F.I.S.H. Food pantry. discuss the Souts’ efforts to raise supplies for the pantry and for 85 Hope, Wabash County’s free clinic. Photo by Mandy Underwood
...continued from Page 1A so we are very thankful,” she said. Shoue also mentioned that the need for food during the holidays is greater by far, and that this donation came at the right time. “We are super busy right now with people trying to gear up for trying to provide meals for their family that is coming into town and staying with them,” Shoue said. To donate to 85 Hope, visit http://www.85hope.org/donatenow.html. Monetary or food donations to F.I.S.H. Food Pantry can be dropped off at 770 ½ W. Hill St. Wabash. Visit https://fishofwabash.com/pantryneeds-1 to learn the current needs of the pantry.
THE CITY OF WABASH FIRE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF PART TIME CIVILIAN EMT OR PARAMEDIC Applications are being accepted until 4:00 pm, the 31st of December 2019, by the City of Wabash Fire Department for the position of part time civilian EMT or Paramedic. Applications, and job description, may be obtained at City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana and also can be downloaded on the City of Wabash Website http://www.cityofwabash.com/cityinformation/ employment-opportunities/. Applications must be returned to Wabash Fire Department Station 1, 1000 N. Wabash St., Wabash IN 46992, by 4:00 pm, the 31st day of December 2019.
Hall of Fame they were all great people as well. Chris Rood was a Hall of Famer. Ron Eberly, Kevin Yenna, Jack Rupley, and Matt Stone to name a few. Those guys were fun
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to coach against and hard to beat. You certainly didn’t have to travel far to play a great baseball team. That’s the same for the TRC. There were several very good
To be considered for appointment, applicants must: Have a valid high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Possess a current, valid driver's license at time of appointment. Be, at minimum, an EMT certified to practice in the State of Indiana Pass a background check. Possess high moral character and commitment to service. A recent photograph must accompany all applications. Interviewing of applicants will be determined following a review of applications and background checks at the fire station located at 1000 North Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana.
teams year in and year out.” Uggen also gives credit for his success to his family. He and his wife Lisa have 5 children: Stephanie, Christian, Brandon, Brendan, and Elly. “I have to thank my wife and family for their support,” he said. “Being an A.D. and a coach is very time consuming which means I am gone a lot. But they have been supportive in allowing me to do what I love.” Parental support of both Uggen and the teams were vital, he believes. “I have been very fortunate throughout the years to have
great support,” he said. “Not everyone has walked away happy. I think every parent wants their kid to play and coaches just aren’t able to that all time. But I would like to think that they at least appreciated that I wanted all the kids to get more out of baseball than just playing a game. “I hope they learned some lessons and values that have helped them succeed after they headed out into the real world. I take the time now and then to look up former players on Facebook and see what they’re up to. Most seem to be
doing very well for which I couldn’t be more proud. I wish I could take the time to keep in touch but most of my spare time, which isn’t much, is spent with my wife and family. So, I don’t have anywhere near the time I would like to keep in touch.” In addition to Uggen, others in the Class of 2020 are coach Scott Upp, LaPorte High School; one player, Clint Barmes, Vincennes High School; one contributor/coach, Brian Abbott; and the Veterans Committee nominee, George Cuppy, Logansport.
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Urbana Lions had an induction reception/ dinner on Nov. 25 at the Urbana Lion/Community building. Before the induction ceremony the Lions had a meal of smoked brisket and sloppy joe sandwiches and dessert items brought in by Lion members. Lion Governor Mary Klempay did the honors of inducting Rick and Roxie Monce into the Urbana Lions Club.
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Lion lapel pins. Lion Klempay also presented Lions John Eltzroth and Michael Snell with certificates of sponsorship recognition and Lion sponsorship lapel pins. It was an honor to recognize Rick and Roxie Monce and to welcome them into the Urbana Lions Club. The members attending were Urbana Lions Club President Denny Craft and Lion Director and wife LuAnn Craft, Lion 1st Vice President Bonita Snell, Lion 2nd Vice President Luke Hunt and wife, Darlene, Lion Treasurer Joe
Adams and wife, Barb, Lion Secretary Michael Snell, Lion Membership Chair Ronnie Anderson and wife, Shirley, Lion Jerry Long and wife, Lana, Lion Max Chamberlain and wife, Nancy, Lion Larry Hoover and wife, Jane, Lion John Eltzroth, Lion Director Sam Khan, Lions Rick and Roxie Monce and guests Ken Coffelt, a potential member along with his daughter Megan, her fiance Dave and Ken’s grandson, Hunter. Anyone interested in becoming part of an organization that helps people and
Lion Sponsors John Eltzroth (left) and Michael Snell (second from right) with new members Rick Monce, and Roxie Monce and Lion Governor Mary Klempay who performed the induction ceremony. their community, try the Urbana Lions Club. Contact any of the above members mentioned here. They would be more than happy to help you sign up. The club year for all Lions Clubs runs from July 1 to June 30. Urbana has its meetings every second and fourth Mondays at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact 260-774-3665 ask for Urbana Lion Michael. Urbana Yoke Parish: Thursday, Dec. 12, Pizza party for boys at Lauer Cottage at Whites; Tuesday Dec. 17, Women’s Guild luncheon at the “Little Cathedral In Roann” at 11:30 a.m. Hilda Wilcox is the hostess. Dec. is “Share the Warmth” month at the Lighthouse
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They had cookies in the shape of turkeys from Nancy Meyer and a cake from Peggy Dilling. Wildcat Pride: On Nov. 22, JT Warnock was caught by Mrs. Ross for helping another pack up things because their hands were full. Evelyn Hallaway was caught by Mrs. Saunders for being an awesome listener during presentations. Remember to Dream Big and Work Hard. Upcoming dates: Dec. 2-6, Begin Hour of Code part 1 during Library time. Dec. 5, 5th Grade Wax Museum from 6-6:30 p.m. at Sharp Creek. Dec. 10, 5th and 6th Grade Boys Basketball Game at Indiana Springs at 5 p.m. Dec. 11, 5th (continued on page 9A)
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The North Manchester United Methodist Church will be hosting the free Christmas Cantata “I Hear the Prophet Calling” on Sunday, Dec 8 at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church located at 306 East Second Street, North Manchester. Come and enjoy this beautiful rendition of the Christmas story from prophecy to fulfillment as sung by our Chancel Choir, composed by Pepper Choplin, directed by Terry McKee, and narrated by Pastor Steve Bahrt, Angie Briner, and Jim Smith. We will feature vocalists and instrumentalist from the community and Manchester University. Join us for Christmas treats in the Fellowship Hall following the cantata. North Manchester United Methodist Church is handicapped-accessible, with parking in the rear of the church and East Second Street parking lot. LESSONS AND CAROLS: The Lessons and Carols worship service will
take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley St. This service blends lessons of the season with traditional Christmas carols and hymns, featuring Manchester University Chamber Singers and Cantabile. Chamber Singers is under the direction of Debra Lynn, MU director of choral organizations and vocal studies. Robert Lynn, an adjunct faculty member, directs cantabile. DEMING LODGE PANCAKES WITH SANTA COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: Deming Masonic Lodge 88 and Ivy Chapter 69 OES will be hosting a Community Breakfast the first Saturday of the month from 7-10 a.m. Get free pictures with Santa and kids get Candy Canes. A freewill donation is asked. Menu includes: Sausage, Eggs, French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy, Potatoes, Toast, Coffee, Milk, Juice and will be served at the Masonic Lodge Room located at 2nd
and Front Streets. Enter through the Alley and parking in the bank parking lot is available. HOLIDAY POPS! The Manchester Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops! concert will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 in Cordier Auditorium. In addition to holiday favorites, the Manchester University A Cappella Choir will join the symphony for Vivaldi’s Gloria and a piece by Gabriel Fauré. Humphries directs the symphony and Debra Lynn directs the choir. Tickets are $15 general admission; free for MU students, faculty and staff, as well as all students age 18 and younger. Founded in 1939, the symphony is an enduring Wabash County collaboration that brings together professional and community musicians, along with selected Manchester faculty, staff and student musicians. 85 HOPE CLINIC OPEN HOUSE: 85 Hope Manchester will have an open house on Sunday Dec. 8 from 2 to 5 P.M. The
community is invited to stop by and visit the center located at the Town Life Center, 603 Bond St., North Manchester. Office hours will be every Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. for client interviews, donation drop offs and general information. Clinic (cont. on page 10A
Grade to JA Biztown. Dec. 12, All School Hour Code part 2 at 2:30 until 3:05 p.m. Dec. 12, 5th/6th Boys Basketball Game vs Maconaquah at NHS at 6 p.m. Dec. 12, K – Kids meeting. Prayer Concerns: John and Judy Eltzroth, Theda Stein, Bonita Snell, Ike Binkerd is in Millers North, Lowell Karns, Alma Devore, Naomi Cunningham, Jane Winebrenner, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Duane and Esther Wagner, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim Hartley, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and her daughter Jackie, Jeff Warnock, Joan Trusner, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney and our Nation and Military Personnel. Just a thought: Many people
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...cont. from Pg. 8A but not all run around full of trash, frustration, disappointment and anger. As their trash piles up, they need a person to place the blame on and sometimes that person is you. Don’t take it personally. This is the time of year to forgive. Just smile, wave, wish them well and move on. Don’t take their trash and spread it to other people either at work, at home or on the streets of your home town. Successful people do not let trash from others take over their day. Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. Leave the trash with them, so: love the people who treat you with respect. Pray for the ones who don’t but love them too. Remember, how you take it will depend on how you make it. Have safe and happy holidays.
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Lagro Methodist Church to host Chistmas Bazaar The United Methodist Church Christmas Bazaar is Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will be selling homemade crafts. Lunch and snacks will be served and available for carry out. The Community Band will perform Christmas music from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The United Methodist Church is located at 1100 Main Street, Lagro. THE LAGRO CHRISTMAS BAZAAR will have door prizes, craft vendors, Santa, and food, so make plans to attend this awesome event on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. The Christmas Bazaar will take place at the Lagro Community Building at 230 Buchanan St., Lagro. For questions or further information, please call 260782-2451. UPCOMING EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISSISSINEWA: Salamonie’s Preschool Program will be “The Wonders of Winter” on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Preschool age children (ages 2—5) and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool. The class will be offered from 10—11:30 a.m. and again from 12:30—2 p.m. at Salamonie
Interpretive Center in Lost Bridge West SRA. Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s education, including a story, Yoga, building a craft, social interaction and time outdoors, always with a nature-related theme. The program fee is $2 per child. Advance registration is appreciated and can be accomplished by calling the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-4582127. Seniors 50 and over are invited to attend the Monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at Salamonie Lake
Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. The program “Everglades of the North” will be presented on Monday, Jan. 6. Documentary will reveal the diverse ecology, illustrate the astonishing history, and explores the controversial saga of the Grand Kankakee Marsh. You will learn how this marshland of nearly a million acres was almost completely destroyed but is now being slowly and partially restored. A main dish of potato soup will be provided. Attendees should plan to bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation to help
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defray costs of the provided main dish will be accepted. To register or for more information call the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127. Saturdays at Salamonie Lake is a monthly educational series of programs that are designed for families and adults must accompany children. On Saturday, Dec. 7 the program “Holiday Gift Making” will be presented at the Salamonie Interpretive Nature Center. The cost is $3 per person. Advance registration is requested. You can register and obtain (cont. on page 11A)
hours are by appointment only on the first and third Tuesday of each month. You may contact the North Manchester office at 260-306-8309 or email nmdirector@85hope.o rg for appointments or information. GARBER-SIMMONS SENIOR CENTER serves older adults in North Manchester and surrounding areas. A United Fund agency located at Suite 6 in the Town Life Center, Seventh and Bond, (260) 982-0535. Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for coffee, tea, and conversation from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday: Game Day and Wii bowling. Tuesday: Blood Pressure, 8:15-9 a.m.; Stretch & Flex, 9 a.m. Thursday: Yoga and Brain Gym, 9 a.m. Friday: Bingo, 9 a.m. $2. Walk the Gym: Weekdays 8 a.m. noon
THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 N. Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc. Everything is free. There is a cozy nook with kid-size chairs and stocked with age appropriate books donated by the Manchester Public Library and others. Children may choose a book to keep. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. 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.
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KISS is among the bands to be featured in “Hairball: A Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock.”
Honeywell adds new shows Officials from The Honeywell Center have announced two additions to the list of shows coming to the Ford Theater stage in 2020: “Hairball: A Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock” and “Million Dollar Quartet.” “Hairball” is a rock and roll experience complete with lights, sound, video screens, smoke, fire, blood, bombs, confetti, spiders, snakes, and monsters. Vocalists Bobby, Kris Vox, and Joe Dandy will lead the band through a more than two-hour hom-
age to some of the biggest arena acts in the world such as Van Halen, KISS, Mötley Crüe, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith. This performance is on Saturday, April
4, at 7:30 p.m. Most seats are $25 or $35 with limited premium seats at $75. The Honeywell Center Lighting Box Boom Suites (Box Suites) are available for purchase for this performance. For more information on the Box Suites, contact Cody Lee at clee@honeywellfoundation.org or call 260274-1424. “Million Dollar Quartet” will feature musicians Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins from their 1956 gathering at Sun Records in Memphis, Tenn. This gathering went down as what would be the greatest jam session in American history. The Tony Awardwinning musical “Million Dollar
Quartet” will feature hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “I Walk the Line,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog,” and more. This performance is on Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices include $38 and $54. This performance is sponsored by Bippus State Bank. Tickets to for both shows will go on sale on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased on honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Honeywell Foundation box office at 260-563-1102. Show night dining will be available for purchase for both shows.
more detailed information about this program by calling the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. The Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260-4682127. Some of the activities at the Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center are: wildlife viewing area, interactive reservoir exhibits, natural and cultural history displays, a children’s room, the Salamonie Raptor Center featuring live birds of prey. LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR is Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Vendors will be selling homemade crafts. Lunch and snacks will be served and available for carry out. The Community Band will perform Christmas music from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The United Methodist Church is located at 1100 Main Street, Lagro. DECEMBER BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Melvin Harrell, Dec. 4; Brad Frieden and Briona Strickler, Dec. 10; Ben Speicher, Dec. 19; Noell Gottschalk, Dec. 25; Kristina Burns, Dec. 30. Happy birthday to all! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBER TO: Bill and Sharon Miller, Dec. 24; Doug and Barbara Chopson, Dec. 26. Congratulations everyone! THE LAGRO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH invites the public to join them for worship services. The church is located at 1100 Main Street in Lagro. Worship services, with Pastor Rick Borgman, begins at 9 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages following at 10 a.m.
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...continued from Page 10A Kids Klub is held at the church each Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. Just a reminder, if MSD schools are closed for either a scheduled day off or due to weather, Kids Klub will not be held. ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m. SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH usually conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro. THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street,
Wabash. Bible Study Night will be every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please call Roxane at 260-571-7686 for more information. THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards. A THOUGHT TO PONDER: “Preparation in life is essential to success, or even just a good quality day. You prepare to go to work, to get the kids off to school, for that job interview, to go to college...so on and so on. To me preparation is just part of being a professional in what you do. Sure, we can’t prepare for everything in life, but when we take the time to prepare for our day our days seem to be more successful and rewarding.” PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo. com
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Point of Grace to perform at Ford Theater Point of Grace, joined by Aaron Shust and Mallary Hope will be on the Ford Theater Stage at the Honeywell Center on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Point of Grace, an all-female recording group, brings “A Christmas Story” tour to Wabash as they celebrate their 20-year anniversary album. This show will include performances by Aaron Shust and Mallory Hope. Tickets for this
show are available for purchase via HoneywellCenter.org/ point-of-grace or by calling the Honeywell Foundation box office at 260-563-1102. Ticket prices include $25, $35, and limited premium seating at $55. Associate sponsorships for this performance are provided by Friends Counseling Center and MetroNet. This performance is welcomed by Z 92.5. Show night dining
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Point of Grace will bring its “A Christmas Story” tour to Wabash on Dec. 21. for this performance is available for purchase. The Honeywell Center Lighting Box
Boom Suites (Box Suites) are available for purchase for this performance. For more information on
the Box Suites, contact Cody Lee at clee@honeywellfoundation.org or by calling 260-274-1424.
Lightwire Theatre to perform on Dec. 20 Lightwire Theatre, an electroluminescent theater production will be on the Ford Theater stage at The Honeywell Center on Friday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Lightwire Theatre, semi-finalists from NBC’s America’s Got Talent will perform
“A Very Electric Christmas,” a show that combines theater and technology to bring stories to life in complete darkness. This show tells the story of “Max,” a young bird making his way south for the winter with his family.
After he accidentally ends up at the North Pole, his adventure begins as he encounters “caroling worms,” “dancing poinsettias,” “nutcracker soldiers,” “mischievous mice,” and an “evil Rat King.”
Tickets for this show are available for purchase online at honeywellcenter.org/ very-electric-christmas or by calling the Honeywell Foundation box office at 260-563-1102. Ticket prices include $10, $18, and
$35. This performance is sponsored by Vernon Health & Rehabilitation, and welcomed by Z 92.5. Show night dining for this performance is available for purchase.
McKee Mortuary plans memorial tree NORTH MANCHESTER — Officials at McKee Mortuary understand that this time of year can be very difficult when you have suf-
fered a loss. They would like to honor your family and friends by decorating our McKee Mortuary Family Christmas tree. Family members may personalize an ornament, provided by McKee Mortuary, with the name of your loved one and a special message. They may do this by stopping in on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. If you are from out of town you can email your personal message to us at contact@mckeemortuary.com, or by messaging us on the McKee Mortuary Facebook page, or stop in during our regular office hours Monday-Friday 8a.m.5p.m
NORTH MANCHESTER — Officials from Hometown Hearing and Audiology, a local hearing care clinic providing consultations, diagnostics, counseling, and custom technology, have launched a hearing aid giveaway for the holidays. The practice is inviting community members to nominate themselves or a loved one by submitting a letter of no more than 1,000 words explaining why the nominee is a deserving candidate. Entries are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, at the Hometown Hearing and Audiology office and can be submitted in one of three ways: Hand deliver the entry with the name, address, and phone number of the nominee to the practice’s office at 225 E. Main St., North Manchester. Mail the entry, including the nominee contact information, to the street address listed above. Enter on the practice’s Facebook page at facebook.com/home-
townhearingaudiology. The winner will be announced during their Christmas Open House, 2-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at their office. The festivities will include refreshments, a meetand-greet with providers and staff, and more. “The community has supported us in so many ways,” says Dr. Weaver. “It’s an honor to be able to give back and help someone hear all the treasured sounds of the season they might otherwise miss without hearing technology.” For questions about the holiday hearing aid giveaway, call Hometown Hearing & Audiology at 260-3063444. Hometown Hearing & Audiology, a fullservice audiology practice in North Manchester, has helped countless patients with hearing loss and tinnitus and offers state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and advanced hearing technology. Learn more at HometownHearingN M.com.
FFW Corp. declares dividend FFW Corporation, parent corporation of Crossroads Bank, has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 23
cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable Dec. 31, 2019, to shareholders of record on Dec. 17, 2019. The book value of FFW Corporation stock was $39.57 per share as of Oct. 31, 2019. The last reported trade of stock at the close of business on Nov. 26, 2019 was $44.75 per share and the number of outstanding shares was 1,137,783 as of the same date. On Oct. 31, 2019, the corporation had assets of $418.8 million and shareholders’ equity of $45.8 million. The Board of FFW Corporation and Crossroads Bank will continue to evaluate the payment of a dividend on a quarterly basis.
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Winter sports season kicks into full swing In spite of the holiday week, Wabash County high school basketball teams had a busy week filled with a variety of action. Manchester Boys basketball Bluffton 50, Manchester 43 In a tight game throughout, the Manchester Squire boys basketball team fell short at home against Bluffton 50-43 Wednesday, Nov. 27. Manchester outscored the Tigers in the first, third and fourth quarters but it was a 14-6 Tiger advantage in the second quarter that proved to be the difference. Weston Hamby led the Squires with 16 points, three assists and two rebounds followed by Kreeden Krull with 11 points, and Thane Creager with 10 points and two rebounds. Max Carter had six points, while Austin Underwood grabbed four rebounds. Manchester 53, Oak Hill 52 Manchester led Oak Hill for nearly the entire game Saturday, Nov. 30, but it took two free throws with under a second left to clinch a 53-52 win over the Eagles. The Squires led after every quarter but had to hit shots in the final seconds for the win. Hamby hit two free throws with 6.3 seconds left to make it a two-possession game. Oak Hill hit a three-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining. Hamby led the Squires with 16 points, four assists and two rebounds, while Creager had 11 points, five rebounds and four steals, and Carter had nine points and seven rebounds. Krull had eight points, three rebounds and two steals, Underwood had six points, three steals and two rebounds, and Carter Bedke had a three-pointer. Girls basketball Oak Hill 40, Manchester 34 The Manchester girls basketball team led Oak Hill 20-18 but couldn’t hold on. The Eagles took the lead right away in the third quarter and never relinquished for a 40-34 win over the Squires Saturday, Nov. 30. Oak Hill took a quick 22-20 lead to start the second half and slowly pulled away. Ranissa Shambarger led Manchester with nine
points and three rebounds, followed by Makenzy Meyer with seven points and three rebounds, Mackenzie Day with six points and five rebounds, and Emma Garriott with five points, four steals, three assists and two rebounds. Ainsley West had three points and two assists, Kiera Hatfield had two points, three rebounds and two assists, and Morgan Parrett had two points and three rebounds. The JV team lost to Oak Hill 33-13. Keilan Creager led the Squires with six points and two rebounds.
team finished second (2:13.09) and Leo Pohlenz was second in the 100 breast (1:20.35) for the Squires’ best results. In the 200 free, Raice Martin was fourth (3:05.08), followed by Isaac Reichenbach in fifth place (3:09.53), and Logon Perkins in sixth place (3:24.09). In the 50 free, Tyler Andritsch was fourth (30.21) and Martin placed fifth (32.90). Pohlenz placed third in the 100 free (59.52) with Andritsch fourth (1:05.70). In the 100 back, Riechenbach was fourth (1:35.08) and Perkins placed fifth (2:03.99).
Wrestling Manchester 45, Peru 33 The Manchester wrestling team opened its season with a 45-33 win over Peru Tuesday, Nov. 26. Winning matches for the Squires were Dylan Stroud (132) by pin in 5:19, Dominic Lincoln (145) by pin in 1:31, Zach France (152) by pin in :08, Jordan Ayers (160) by pin in 4:38, Gavin Mize (170) dec. 7-5, Ashton Moore (195) by pin in 1:45, Trevor Dill (220) by pin in 1:30, and Bryce Kamphues (285) by pin in 3:33.
Northfield Girls basketball Huntington North 42, Northfield 20 The Northfield girls basketball team was no match for Huntington North Saturday, Nov. 23. Addi Baker and Kearston Stout led Northfield with six points each, while Kenzie Baer added six, and Emma Hoover and Faith Leming both had two points.
Swimming Girls – Kokomo 116, Manchester 50 The Manchester girls swim team won six events against Kokomo in its season opener Monday, Nov. 25 but with its small roster was overpowered 116-50. Halle Briner led Manchester with wins in the 200 free (2:01.26) and the 100 butterfly (1:01.03) and was part of the 200 free relay team with Josie Briner, Maddy Evans and Emma Fields (2:00.42). Josie Briner also won the 200 IM (2:24.42) and the 100 breast (1:18.00). Fields won the 50 free (29.96) and was second in the 100 back (1:16.27). The 200 medley relay team of H. Briner, Evans, Fields and Josie Briner finished second (2:15.78). Kaesyn Lester finished fourth in the 100 free (1:21.18) and fifth in the 50 free (36.78), while Evans was fifth in the 100 free (25.58) and sixth in the 50 free (38.86). Boys – Kokomo 151, Manchester 22 The boys team didn’t have it any easier against Kokomo in a 151-22 loss. The 200 medley relay
Northfield 65, Peru 44 Northfield took a 16-12 lead after the first quarter of its Three Rivers Conference game against Peru, then started to pull away for a 65-44 win Monday, Nov. 25. Northfield outscored the Tigers 16-7 in the second quarter for a 32-19 halftime lead and never let Peru get any closer. Baker led the Norse with 19 points and 11 rebounds, Baer had 12 points and nine rebounds, and Ainsley Dale added 12 points and five rebounds. The JV team led Peru throughout its 37-22 win. Autumn Custer led the way with 14 points while Avery Shrider had nine points. Boys basketball Eastern 56, Northfield 52 Northfield outscored Eastern 25-14 in the fourth quarter but it wasn't enough to overcome a 42-27 deficit it a 56-52 loss Tuesday, Nov. 26. Clayton Tomlinson led the Norse with 26 points, nine rebounds, six steals and four assists. Alex Haupert added six points and two rebounds, followed by Jarret Shafer with five points, Paul Treska with four, Dillon Tomlinson, Graydon Holmes and Liam Johnson with three each,
Southwood’s Filip Dawson tries to work his way around Wapahani’s Drew Luce in the Knights’ season opener. Photo by Joseph Slacian and Kaleb Krom with two. Swimming Grant Dale is the only member of the Northfield boys swim team and practices and competes with the Manchester boys team. Dale represented the Norse at Kokomo against the Wildkats and the Squires and won two events, placing first in the 200 IM (2:12.59) and the 100 butterfly (1:00.51). Dale’s placements doesn’t interfere with Manchester’s results throughout the season but will be reported with his finish and time in each event in the order he touches the wall.
Wabash Boys basketball Oak Hill 71, Wabash 62 A second-half comeback attempt fell short for the Wabash Apaches in their 71-62 loss to Oak Hill Wednesday, Nov. 27. Oak Hill led Wabash 39-23 at halftime but the Apaches cut the lead to 59-55 with 3:11 left in the game. That was as close as Wabash could get. Trenton Daughtry led Wabash with 17 points, followed by Jasper Walters with 13, Dereck Vogel with 12, Elijah Vander Velden with eight, Jared Holley with five, Kallen Kelsheimer with four and Jesse Allison with three. The JV team lost to Oak Hill 50-34. Keegan O’Neill led in scoring with 10 points. The Apache C-team lost to the Golden Eagles 3816. Antonio Grant led with six points. Wabash 58,
Madison-Grant 54 The Wabash Apaches outscored Madison Grant 21-8 in the fourth quarter for a 58-54 comeback victory Saturday, Nov. 30. The Argyles led the Apaches 46-37 going into the fourth quarter but couldn’t hold on to the lead. Daughtry led Wabash with 18 points, five assists, four steals and three rebounds, followed by Vander Velden with 12 points, 12 rebounds, five blocks and four steals, Vogel with 12 points, eight rebounds, four steals and three assists, and Walters with 11 points and four rebounds. Bryant Boggs added two points and four rebounds, Holley had two points and four steals, and Joe Leland had one point. The JV team defeated Madison-Grant 56-45. Dave Ford led Wabash with 18 points and nine rebounds, while O’Neil had 14 points and five rebounds, Colten Learned had eight points and 11 rebounds, and Andrew Dinkens had seven points. Caelan McDougle, Ethan Kocher and Cash Carmichael each had three points.
Girls basketball Wabash 59, Southern Wells 41 The Wabash Apaches defeated Southern Wells 59-41 Saturday, Nov. 23. Alivia Short led the Apaches with 17 points and 11 rebounds, followed by Mariah Wyatt with 11 points and five rebounds, Libby Mattern with nine points and two rebounds, and Nici Gunderman with eight points and four rebounds.
Isabelle Davis added four points, while Madison Lutz, Rylee Yoakum, Jordan Stumbo and Linda Cordes each had two points, and Maya Benysh and Emma Tracy both had two points. Wabash 52, Madison-Grant 29 Wabash outscored Madison Grant outscored Madison Grant 35-12 in the second half to pull away from the Argyles 5229 Friday night, Nov. 29. Short led the Apaches with 14 points and four rebounds, followed by Wyatt with 10 points and seven rebounds, and Cordes with nine points and three rebounds. Yoakum added six points and three rebounds and Gunderman had five points and two assists. Wrestling Wabash 55, Maconaquah 18 The Wabash wrestling team started its season with a 55-18 win over Maconaquah. Winning matches for the Apaches were Alex Baggett, Olivia Harden, Kiersten O'Neill, Jared Brooks, Ethan Higgins, Anthony Long, Braden Brooks, Brayden Sickafus, Traydon Goodwin, Grant Carandante, Bryson Zapata, Chad Wyatt Jr., Grant Warmuth. Southwood Girls basketball Oak Hill 43, Southwood 23 The Southwood girls basketball lost a tough 4323 decision to Oak Hill Tuesday, Nov. 26. Kenna Pace led the Knights with 14 points, (continued on page 14A)
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Scenes from basketball action
Manchester’s Weston Hamby (top photo) drives the baseline against Oak Hill Saturday night. Southwood’s Carson Rich (right photo) looks to get a shot off against a defender from Wapahani. Manchester’s Makenzy Meyer (left photo) posts up in the Squires’ loss to Oak Hill on Saturday, Photos by Eric Christiansen and Joseph Slacian
Roundup five steals and four rebounds, followed by Ashley Smith with eight points, two steals and two rebounds, Erin Lehner with one point and two steals and Aleia Sweet with three steals and two rebounds. The JV team lost to Oak Hill 28-21. Smith led the way with seven points and three steals, followed by Aleia Sweet with six points and two rebounds, Meredeth Norman with three points, two steals and two rebounds, Kylie Ray with two points,
three steals and two assists, Rylee Barney with one point and one steal, Madison Hipskind with one point and two rebounds, and Bailey Wyatt with one point, two steals and two rebounds. Boys basketball Wapahani 73, Southwood 60 The Southwood Knights fell short against Wapahani 73-60 in their season opener Tuesday, Nov. 26. Dawson Filip led the Knights with 15
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Southwood 12 The Southwood wrestling team fell short in a 69-12 loss to Rochester Wednesday, Nov. 27. Memphis Hiner (195) won by fall in 1:34 and Luke Kirk (22) won by fall in 1:11. Bryce Wyatt (182) lost by takedown in overtime, while Aaliyah Douglass (106), Jackson Taylor (120), Braxton Worthington (145) and Isaac King (152) all fell short in their matches.
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Mary Gibson-Cosby, 78
Barbara A. Baer, 91
Longtime child care provider
Former nurse Sept. 12, 1928 – Nov. 28, 2019
Nov. 30, 1940 – Nov. 23, 2019
Mary Lou Gibson-Cosby, 78, of Wabash, and daughter of the late William and Mary (Watson) Gibson, was born Nov. 30, 1940, in Madison. She attended Broadway High School and graduated from Madison Consolidated High School. She earned an associate’s degree in nursing in Indianapolis, and worked in Wabash as a licensed practical nurse for Dr. Richard LaSalle. She also earned an associate degree in early childhood education and owned and operated Mary’s Family Day Care Plus in Wabash. Throughout the over fifty years she worked in the childcare industry, her attentive care and guidance touched the lives of many of the children and families in her community. She also owned and operated a real estate entrepreneurship in Wabash along with her son, Andre for the last twenty years. Mrs. Gibson-Cosby enjoyed flower gardening, raising and watching birds, and was adored by her beloved dog, Daisy. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church in Madison and Zion Lutheran Church in Wabash for over 30 years. Her favorite Bible verse was Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Him, who gives me strength.” Her strength was something for which she was admired, but she would be quick to tell you that her strength came from her faith and trust in Jesus. Mrs. Gibson-Cosby passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Indianapolis. Her life will be cherished by her children, whom she nurtured, guided, and loved beautifully and unconditionally: James “Jim” Cosby, III. and his wife, Connie of Indianapolis, Andre Cosby, of Wabash, Christopher Cosby and his wife, Cindi of Carmel, Mary Ann Abramson and husband, Dustin of Avon, and Matthew Cosby of Houston, Texas; two sisters: Geraldine Lacey and her husband, James of Indianapolis, Wilma Banks of Indianapolis; one brother, Floyd Gibson, and his girlfriend Jeri Marshall of Deputy; nine grandchildren: Malcolm Wells and wife Komal of Indianapolis (Jim & Connie), Kaedyn Day of Wabash (Andre), Jazen Cosby, Cyan Cosby, Honor Cosby and Drej Cosby, all of Carmel (Chris & Cindi), and Mary Malyka Abramson, Keith Abramson and Maya Abramson, all of Avon (Mary Ann & Dustin); two great grandchildren: Anya Wells and Ahyan Wells, both of Indianapolis (Malcolm & Komal); and her former husband, James “Jim” Cosby, II of Wabash. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Jimmy Gibson, Junior Gibson and Harold Henry Gibson; and two sisters: Georgia Gibson and Priscilla Scott. The Rev. Harvey Leggett conducted the service on Saturday, Nov. 30, at The Broadway Church, 615 Broadway St. in downtown Madison, with internment to follow in Springdale Cemetery. Visitation was at the Lytle-Welty Funeral Home’s, Main Street Chapel, 423 W. Main St. in Madison on Friday, Nov. 29, and at the church on Saturday, Nov. 30. A memorial service will be held in Wabash at Zion Lutheran Church at a date to be determined.
James Edward Poor Sr., 69 Enjoyed family time Sept. 26, 1950 – Nov. 25, 2019
James Edward Poor Sr., 69, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 25, 2019 at 6:20 a.m. after a weekend with a house full of family and friends which was his favorite past time. He was diagnosed with liver cancer in late September of this year. Thankfully, God saw to limit his discomfort to a short part of his life. His love of music, church and prayer has given him peace. He was born in Anderson and spent most of his life in Wabash and later the Culver and Plymouth area. He proudly graduated from Southwood High School and then retired from Lear Corporation in 2012 to enjoy more time with family and friends. Jim never met a stranger and would strike up a conversation with anyone who was interested. His special sense of humor prevented life from ever being boring when he was in the room. He is survived by his current wife, Shearin; five brothers, Bill, Mike, Kenny, Steve, David; one sister, Tina; 10 children, James Jr, Vicky, Cory, Angie, Denver, Mike, Deanna, Darcie, Harvey, Leah and a boy given up for adoption in 1990; two grandsons he raised, AJ and Austin; 25 additional grandchildren; 2 great grand-daughters; a great grandchild on the way; a well-loved mother-in-law, Dorothy; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his 1st wife Mary; a brother, Victor; a sister, Linda; and a grandson, Danial. Instead of flowers, donations to the funeral home for burial, the Cancer Society and Center for Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation and services were Saturday, Nov. 30 at The Community Church of God. Pastor Sam McClimins officiated. Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home was privileged to be entrusted in arranging the services. Condolences may be left at vangilderfuneralhome.com.
Barbara A. Baer, 91, of Warren, died at 11:45 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 at Heritage Pointe in Warren. She was born Sept. 12, 1928 in Lafayette to Bruce and Jennie E. (McDill) Condra. Barbara was a 1946 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School, and a 1949 graduate of the Lafayette School of Nursing. She married Don E. Baer in Lafayette on Feb. 4, 1950; he died February 18, 2016. She was the Wabash City Schools Nurse from 1973-90. Barbara was a member of the Solid Rock United Methodist Church in Warren, and a longtime member of the Wabash First United Methodist Church. She was a former member of P.E.O. Barbara was an avid Purdue Fan and a member of the John Purdue Club. She was a longtime resident of Wabash and enjoyed spending time on Little Barbee Lake. She is survived by three children, Michael (Michele) Baer of Boynton Beach, Fla., Donna K. (Max) Highley of Wabash, and Joseph (Kathy) Baer of Spencerville; seven grandchildren, G. Forrest Baer of Boulder, Colo., Morgan (Marla) Baer of Boynton Beach, Jill (Kevin) DuBois of Muncie, Eric (Melissa) Highley of Goshen, Alex Baer, Kalah Baer, and Jordan (Sydney) Baer, all of Fort Wayne; and 10 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Kathy Newton officiating. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is the Heritage Pointe Nursing Scholarship Fund. The memorial guest book for Barbara may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
W. Bobette Miller, 92 Longtime church organist Nov. 23, 1927 – Nov. 29, 2019
W. Bobette Miller, 92, of Macy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:20 p.m., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at Dukes Memorial Hospital of Peru. She was born on Nov. 23, 1927, near Macy, the first daughter of Chester and Orpha (Knauff) Adkins. She was raised near Mexico and graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1945. Immediately after graduation she started working for Hurst Law Office in Peru. She worked in a couple other offices before her marriage on Oct. 10, 1948 in the Perrysburg Baptist Church to Ralph J. Miller, who preceded her in death on March 5, 1991. She was a busy lady being a farmer’s wife for 42 and a half years, raising five children and working in several jobs outside of the home. She retired in 1990 from the Miami County Courthouse where she was a deputy assessor. She was a longtime member of the Ebenezer Church and was always there to greet you. At the church, she served by being the organist, church treasurer, Sunday school teacher, and served as president of the UMW. She also was a member of the Miami County Farm Bureau, Miami County Zoning Board, Perry Do-Rite Home Extension Club, 4-H counselor for over 40 years serving as treasurer of the former 4-H governing board. She had also served as the Democratic Precinct Committeeman for Perry Township. She was known as an avid Purdue Basketball fan and was a former member of the John Purdue Club. She was known by many as the matriarch of the entire community. Bobette loved to travel and was fortunate enough to have visited all 50 States, 5 Continents, and many countries, and cruised to many islands. She is survived by 5 children, Nancy (Steve) Garrison of Rochester, Kenton (Lisa) Miller of Macy, Brian (Marie) Miller of Logansport, Lyndal (Beth) Miller of Macy, and Nyle (Rhonda) Miller of Akron; 31 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and 7 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Belva (Buford) Cull of Modesto, Calif., and Barbara (Harlan) Long of Martinsville. She was preceded in death by her parents Chester and Orpha (Knauff) Adkins; her husband Ralph; and a sister Bernita Adkins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Ebenezer Church, 10978 North Meridian Road, Macy, with Pastor Bill Babb officiating with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation hours were from 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Donations can be made in her memory to Miami County 4-H Council, the Ebenezer Church, or the Ebenezer Cemetery Association. Memories or online condolences can be shared at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com
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Floyd Cornett, 74
Debra L. Tucker, 61
One of 24 siblings
Enjoyed karaoke Jan. 21, 1958 – Nov. 7, 2019
Jan. 29, 1945 – Nov. 30, 2019 Floyd Cornett, 74, of Denver passed away at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at his residence. Floyd was born on Jan. 29, 1945, to Frankie (Williams) and Roy Cornett in Big Rock, Ky., and was one of 24 siblings. He grew up living in a one room dirt floor home and attended school only in the warm months because he and his siblings only had one pair of shoes to share amongst themselves. Floyd was always caring, gentle and passionate and took care of others. He often carried wood and water for his family and at a young age, began working in the coal mines to help provide for his family. Upon moving to Indiana, Floyd met a single mother with six children and fell in love with them. They were married and he adopted four of the six children. Although he never had any biological children, he loved those children as his own, along with another boy he adopted later on in life. Floyd retired from Alloys after 38 years of employment there. Soon after his retirement, he took care of his mother and brother who eventually passed away. He then took care of his wife, Myrna who passed away in 2012. Floyd found love again in Juanita Steller, gaining two stepdaughters, and was happily married for five years until her sudden death in 2018. Floyd was loved for the past year by girlfriend, Elaine See. Floyd will be missed in so many ways - as a friend, a father, a grandfather and brother and a wonderful person, passing out his big hugs and having a listening ear and helpful attitude. Floyd is survived by his children, Cheryl (Tony) Janeway, Roann, Arlo Cornett, Wabash, Todd (Melissa) Cornett, Warsaw, Richard Cornett, Muncie, Steve Cornett, Wabash, Danny (Linda) Tubs, Lincoln, Neb., James (Janice) Tubbs, Lincoln, Neb., Eugena (Scott) McDonald, Wabash, and Laura (Jeff) Walls, Collierville, Tenn.; 31 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; and sisters, Gail Williams, Helen France, Norma Harris, Doris Miller, and Nancy Smith. Floyd is preceded in death by his parents; wives, Myrna R. (Lackey) Cornett and Juanita J. Cornett; and 19 siblings. A memorial service will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 at Walk by Faith Community Church, 515 S. Chippewa St. Roann, with Pastor Greg Wilburn officiating. A dinner will follow the memorial service at the church for family and friends. Donations can be made in his memory to the donor’s choice of charity. Memories or online condolences can be shared at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.
Berneda Stinson, 98 Worked at General Tire July 13, 1921 – Dec. 1, 2019 Berneda Delight Stinson, 98, of Wabash, died at 6:50 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at her home in Wabash. She was born July 13, 1921 in Converse to Clyde and Idell (Pochant) Pavey. Berneda married John H. Stinson in South Carolina on Jan. 16, 1943; he died Jan. 22, 1996. She worked 30 1/2 years at General Tire in Wabash, retiring in 1980, was the cashier at Stinson’s Trading Post 11 years, and also worked 20 years at Touch of Class. Berneda was a member of the Roann United Methodist Church, and a life member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed working. She is survived by two children, Idell (Charles Junior) Smith and John R. (Barbara) Stinson, both of Wabash; son-in-law, Tennis Dison of Cedar Grove; five grandchildren, Kevin Stinson and Amanda (Phil) Fierstos, both of Wabash, Judy (Todd) Miller of Urbana, Diana (Joe) Gregory of Brooklyn, New York, and Connie (Charles) Morgan of Wabash; seven great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, and her sister, Wanda Hopper of Bunker Hill. She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Mary Ellen Dison; two granddaughters, Kathy Smith and Sharon Koch; and two sisters. Graveside services and burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion, with Rick Stone officiating. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. The preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society. The memorial guest book for Berneda may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
David Cox, 96 Owned Cox Realty Jan. 18, 1923 – Nov. 25, 2019
David W.F. Cox, 96, of rural Wabash, died at 4:50 p.m., Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born Jan. 18, 1923, in Wabash County, to Arthur Glenn and Osie L. (Brane) Cox. David was a 1941 graduate of Lincolnville High School and attended the Purdue University School of Agriculture. He married Edna L. Howell at the Lagro United Methodist Church on April 25, 1943; she died June 21, 2016. He was a lifelong farmer, a real estate broker, and owned and operated Cox Realty. David was a member of the Pasadena United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Fla. He was a member and past master of the Hanna Masonic Lodge No.61, and a member of the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine. Visitation and services were Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Entombment was in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery. Preferred memorial is Hanna Masonic Lodge No.61. The memorial guest book for David W.F. may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Debra L. Tucker, 61, of Wabash passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was born Jan. 21, 1958, in Paintsville, Ky. to Bedford and Essie (Banks) Harlan. She married Dan Tucker on January 28, 1974; he preceded her in death June 11, 2002. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, cooking, reading and singing karaoke. She especially enjoyed spending
time with her family Debbie is survived by her children, Kerri (Justin) Boggs of Wabash, Jeremy (Diana) Tucker; three grandchildren Jalen Boggs and Jaylee Boggs, Hunter Tucker; and two great grandchildren, Jameson and Ellie Boggs. Also surviving are two sisters, Shelly (Harold) Osborne of Wabash, Vickie (Mike) Shircliff of Carmel; three brothers, Richard (Jennifer) Harlan of Wabash, Gary Harlan of Wabash and Edward (Rhonda) Harlan of Peru. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Dan Tucker and a brother Terry Harlan. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in Debbie’s honor may be given to Wabash County Christmas Spirit, 1721 Vernon St, Wabash, IN 46992. Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw. Online condolences may be left at www.heritage-fcs.com.
Bonnie Dale, 93 Was a telephone operator Oct. 22, 1926 – Nov. 24, 2019
Bonnie Jean McVicker Dale, 93, of Wabash, died at 3:45 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at her home. She was born Oct. 22, 1926, in Fulton County, to Henry Sylvester and Pearl (Brooks) Reed. Bonnie was a 1944 graduate of Linlawn High School. She first married Joseph Thomas McVicker on Nov. 10, 1944; he died April of 1997. She then married Roger Dale on Nov. 28, 2003. She worked as a telephone operator in LaFontaine several years. Bonnie was a 50 year member of the LaFontaine United Methodist Church, where she served as President of the Frieda Arthur Club, taught kindergarten through young married couples Sunday school classes, belonged to the Willing Workers for Christ Sunday School class, and sang in the church choir. She has attended the Wabash Friends Church since 2003. Bonnie was also a member of the Liberty Belles, Red Hat Society, and was the president of a Literary Club. She was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing and crafting. She is survived by her husband, Roger Dale of Wabash; two children, Timothy (Pam) McVicker of Denver, and Melody (Robert) Deal of Camarillo, Calif., a son-inlaw, Robert Mendoza of LaFontaine; four stepchildren, Tom (Janet) Dale and Jim (Kathy) Dale, both of North Manchester, Dave (Lauren) Dale of Wabash, and Nancy (Randy) Niccum of North Manchester; nine grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 43 step-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Ronnie Reed of Columbia City, and Fred (Mary) Reed of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Cathy Mendoza, and Victoria McVicker, six brothers, Cleave, Leonard, Robert, Dale, Ray, and Jess Reed, and two sisters, Beulah Vinson and Ilene Tabler. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation was Friday at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for Bonnie may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Jay McDonald, 58 Worked at Zimmer Biomet Feb. 12, 1961 – Nov. 24, 2019
Jay S. McDonald, 58, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 2:55 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at his residence after a short heroic battle with cancer. He was born on Feb. 12, 1961, in Wabash to Terry G. McDonald and Marcia L. Sharp. Jay was a 1979 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Doris Jeannie White on June 12, 2004. Jay was employed as a machinist with Zimmer Biomet in Warsaw, Indiana. He was a member of Treaty Church of Christ. Jay is survived by his wife, Jeannie McDonald, of Wabash; parents, Terry (Carol) McDonald, of Wabash; two stepdaughters, Melissa Crump, of Wabash and Alisha Crump, of Greenfield; three stepsons, Shane Crump and Ryan Crump, both of Wabash, and Chris (Sandra) Crump, of Indianapolis; brother Jon D. McDonald, of Wabash; two stepbrothers, Scott Dwyer, of Fort Wayne and David (Mindy) Dwyer, of Greenwood; four nephews, Logan McDonald and Reece McDonald, both of Wabash, Dawson Dwyer and Davis Dwyer, both of Greenwood; one niece, Delaney Dwyer, of Greenwood; and granddaughter, Izabella (Izzy) Orpurt, of Peru. Jay is preceded in death by his mother, Marcia L. Sharp. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash. Pastor Ryan Weaver will be the officiant. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Treaty Church of Christ, 6793 S 50 E, Wabash, IN 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com
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Ernest Barr, 93
Norma Weaver, 88
Former Manchester College trustee
Retired from Kerlin Tractor
Sept. 7, 1926 – Nov. 24, 2019
Ernest G. Barr, 93, died at 2:20 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Timbercrest Retirement Community in North Manchester. He was born in Chicago, Ill., on Sept. 7, 1926, and was the second son of the late Francis H. Barr and Rebecca (McKonly) Barr Fike. Ernest served 20 months in CPS (Civilian Public Service) in 1944-46. On June 3, 1949, he married Cleona Neher of Gettysburg, Ohio; she died May 24, 2018. He was a life-long member of the Church of the Brethren and contributed in many capacities in local congregations. He served as chair of the South/Central Indiana District Board of the denomination and as moderator of that district. He was also chair of the Bethany Theological Seminary Board, and chair of the Church of the Brethren General Board. He served as member of the Manchester College Board of Trustees. In 1994, Manchester College honored him with a Manchester College Alumni Award and in 1999 an honorary Doctor of Science degree. He graduated from Manchester College with an A.B. in chemistry and from Purdue University with an M.S. He was an emeritus member of the American Chemical Society and worked his entire career of 37 years at Eli Lilly and Company. Following retirement, he worked 17 years in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, and Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, as a volunteer chaplain. He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen (Stephen P.) Barr Hollenberg of Goshen; two brothers, Francis H. (Evelyn) Barr of North Manchester and John G. Barr of Bridgewater, Va.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Barr Miller. Services will be 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester, with visitation one hour prior the service. Arrangements are by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel. Memorials are encouraged in lieu of flowers and may be given to the Ernest and Cleona Barr Endowment for Peace Studies at Manchester University.
Donald Dillon, 85 GM retiree May 3, 1934 – Nov. 22, 2019
Donald C. Dillion, 85, of Wabash, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at Marion General Hospital in Marion. He was born in Grant County, on May 3, 1934, to the Raymond and Nina Dillion. Donald married Donna Dailey on May 12, 1961. She still survives. Donald retired from General Motors in Marion in 1998 after working there for 31 years. He was also a member of the LaFontaine United Methodist Church, The UAW Retirees, Local 977 General Motors, Many bowling leagues in Wabash and Marion, former LaFontaine Lions Club member, Sympathy Club in Marion, Sunday school superintendent, and also, he was the president of his senior class. Donald is survived by his wife Donna; three sons, Gary (Luann) Dillion of Wabash, Brad (Lisa) Dillion of Peru, and David Dillion of Wabash; a sister Joyce (Bob) Summers of Wabash; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and a great-greatgrandchild. He was preceded in death by one daughter Peggy Sue Ratliff who passed away in 1999 and one sister. Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at McDonald Funeral Home, 104 S. Main St. LaFontaine. Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com
Paul Baker, 96 World War II veteran March 17, 1923 – Nov. 24, 2019
Paul Franklin Baker, 96, of Lagro, died at 5:55 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born March 17, 1923, in Lagro, to Frank and Janie (Moore) Baker. Paul was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in WWII. He first married Elizabeth J. White on January 17, 1953; she died in 1975. He then married Betty Good in April of 1978; she died in June 1991, and his longtime companion was Janette Gentner, who died in April 2014. Paul retired from Celotex in Lagro in 1985 after 38 years. He was a member of the Lagro American Legion Post 248, and the Wabash Eagles Lodge. Paul loved watching baseball, mushroom hunting, playing cards, and dancing. He is survived by two children, Steven (Cindy) Baker and Becky Slagal, both of Lagro, two stepchildren, Lonnie Good of North Manchester, and Connie Good of Wabash; five grandchildren, Laney (Joel) Case of Lagro, Tia (J.T.) Grindle of Amboy, Amanda (Greg) Goodpaster of Lagro, Joseph France of Wabash, and Jeremy (Shelly) France of Lagro; 14 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and his brother, Tommy Baker of Huntington. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and a great-grandson. Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Nathan Whybrew officiating. Burial will be in Lagro Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for Paul may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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Norma Jean Weaver, 88, went home to her heavenly Father and family Nov. 23, 2019, at 11:40 a.m. at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, with both of her daughters by her side. One of two daughters born to Harley and Mabel (Frier) Brown, Norma was born April 25, 1931, in Wabash. After graduating from Wabash High School in 1949, Norma worked at Diehl Machines and Honeywell Manufacturing, both in Wabash. Norma then started at Kerlin Tractor Sales in Silver Lake, where she worked as a bookkeeper and office manager for many years before retiring in 2000. The foundation of Norma’s well-being was her faith in the Lord. She strengthened her faith as a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church for numerous years. As a resident at Timbercrest for nearly 20 years, Norma was an active volunteer. She enjoyed serving on the Healthcare Visitation and Sunday Worship Committees. Norma was also a member of Delta Theta Tau, Wabash. She loved spending time with her family and one of her favorite pastimes was playing cards. Norma is survived by two daughters, Beverly (Jerry) Kohn, Three Oaks, Mich., and Nancy Zorger, North Manchester; a sister, Carol (Terry) McDonald, Wabash; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and four nephews. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Stephen Zorger; and one grandson, Todd Kohn. Family and friends may call Dec. 14, 2019 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East St., North Manchester. A celebration of life will begin at the conclusion of calling. Pastor Amy Beitelshees-Albers and Chaplain Laura Stone will officiate. Burial will be at Falls Cemetery, Wabash, at a later date. For those who wish to honor the memory of Norma Jean Weaver, memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund, P.O. Box 501, North Manchester, Indiana 46962. The family of Norma Jean Weaver would like to thank the staff at Timbercrest for the wonderful and loving care she received while a resident there, with special thanks to the Crestwood area staff for the last few years of her life. She was truly blessed. Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Condolneces can be left at mckeemortuary.com.
Edward Prater
Rachel Miller
Enjoyed gardening
Retired from Wabash Healthcare
Oct. 3, 1923 – Nov. 22, 2019 Edward Prater died Nov. 22, 2019. He was born Oct. 3, 1923. Visitation was Nov. 25, at Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church, Silver Lake, and Tuesday, with services following. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements
Alice Schumacher, 100
Oct. 16, 1933 – Nov. 24, 2019 Rachel L. Miller, Amboy, died Nov. 24, 2019. She was born Oct. 16, 1933. Visitation and funeral services were Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash.
Patricia Shepherd, 85
Was an accountant
Enjoyed cooking
March 30, 1919 – Nov. 23, 2019
Nov. 22, 1934 – Nov. 25, 2019
Alice E. Montel Hasty Schumacher, 100, Noblesville, died Nov. 23, 2019. Visitation and services were Nov. 29 at Eel River Community Church of the Brethren, Silver Lake. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.
Patricia “Pat” Ruth Shepherd, 85, North Manchester, died Nov. 25, 2019. She was born Nov. 22, 1934. Visitation was Nov. 29 and services were Nov. 30 at Sweetwater Assembly of God. Arrangements by McKee Mortuary.
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WEEKLY REPORTS Wabash Police Department Citations Nov. 23 Sarah P. Lofton, 36, Indianapolis, cited for expired registration. Nov. 24 Joshua A. French, 39, Wabash, cited for driving while suspended. Nov. 25 Ruth E. Sturgill, 38, Wabash, cited for driving while suspended. Leticia J. Landis, 39, Wabash, cited for expired plates. Nov. 26 Dharma D. Klug, 21, Wabash, cited for disregarding an automatic traffic signal. Harold J. Mitchell, 69, Reno, Nev., cited for disregarding an automatic traffic signal. Hannah E. Hawkins, 18, Wabash, cited for speed. Nov. 27 Danielle L. Baugher, 48, Wabash, cited for expired plates. Nov. 28 Kelly E. Garten, 47, Peru, cited for driving while suspended. Nov. 29 Tiffany L. Cartwright, 31, Wabash, cited for no operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license when required. Bookings Nov. 23 Deedra M. Martinez, 29, Wabash, charged with theft. Nov. 24 Harold E. Watson, 38, Marion, charged with burglary. Nov. 25 Kevin A. Proffitt, 35, Wabash, charged with operating while intoxicated. Tawnia J. Swinehart, 34, Wabash, charged with possession of methamphetamine,
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theft of a firearm, and escaping home detention. Nov. 26 David S. Brane, 34, Wabash, charged with operating while intoxicated. Josiah O. Castle, 19, Wabash, charged with possession of marijuana. Nov. 28 Roger B. Davis III, 24, Wabash, charged with operating while intoxicated and driving while suspended. Nov. 30 Raymond M. Vannatte, 30, Wabash, charged with operating while intoxicated. Sterling H. Armstrong, 28, Jonesboro, charged with domestic battery and strangulation. Amanda K. Miller, 39, Wabash, charged with possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of a controlled substance. Connie F. Johnson, 45, Huntington, charged with failure to appear and possession of methamphetamine. Zachary T. Jones, 26, Greentown, charged with disorderly conduct, resisting law enforcement, battery on officer, public intoxication and false identity. Accidents Nov. 21 At 8:10 p.m., a vehicle driven by Dennis J. Beavers 72, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Mary D. Pope, 24, Amboy on Cass Street near Hill Street. Nov. 22 At 12:08 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tyler J. Evans, 40, Peru collided with a vehicle driven by Brian K. Cooper, 49, Wabash, which collided with a vehicle driven by Laurice N. Simon, 30, South Bend on Cass Street near Harrison Avenue. Nov. 23 At 2:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Amy M. Haecker, 60, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Jack W. Corn, 39, Wabash on State Road 15 North near Stitt Street. At 9:43 p.m., a vehicle driven by Carol L.
Ubel McQuiston, 77, Peru ran off the road on U.S. 24 West near State Road 15 North. Nov. 25 At 9:36 a.m., a vehicle driven by Billy R. Hall, 54, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by John E. Tyson, 61, Wabash at 1300 North Cass Street. At 11:51 a.m., a vehicle driven by Teena L. Tyner, 48, Marion, ran off the road on Church Street near Sivey Street. Nov. 26 At 3:48 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jerry W. Gustin, 72, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Stephen Fassino, 74, Wabash on West Harrison Avenue near Alber Street. Nov. 28 At 6:39 p.m., a vehicle driven by Scott L. Greiner, 38, Wabash ran off the road on State Road 15 South near State Road 13 South. Nov. 29 At 6:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Rocky D. France II, 39, Wabash collided with a deer on State Road 15 South near Dimension Avenue. Nov. 30 At 11:23 a.m., a vehicle driven by Sage A. Butzin, 26, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Jerry B. Moser, 84, Somerset on Cass Street near Canal Street. Wabash County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department Citations Nov. 24 Faith A. Lady, 48, Wabash, cited for speed. Evelyn A. Long, 59, Peru, cited for speed. Dana L. Graf, 49, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Skylar B. Honeycutt, 18, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Sydnee P. Osborn, 17, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Jonathon D. Wade, 23, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. John W. Self, 23, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Mark E. Hensley, 54, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Nov. 27 Scot A. Heeter, 61, Roann, cited for drivers permit violation. Nov. 28
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Kimberly A. Hults, Peru, cited for speed. Accidents Nov. 26 At 3:03 p.m., a vehicle driven by Lee A. George, 72, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Carlyle E. Moore, 49, Ossian on U.S. 24 near Manchester Avenue. At 6:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Danielle M. Price, 26, Macy collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near County Road 100 South. Nov. 27 At 6:43 p.m., a vehicle driven by Todd W. Haines, 49, Wabash collided with a deer on Blue Star Highway near County Road 500 East. At 7:39 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tristan D. France, 19, Roann, ran off the road on Old 24 Road near U.S. 24. Nov. 28 At 4:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kylie M. Ray, 16, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Jenna M. Drook, 27, Wabash on Old 15 Road near County Road 500 South. North Manchester Citations Nov. 23 Michael A. Wood, 35, Liberty Mills, cited for driving while suspended. Arrests Nov. 22 Chrishannon Keans, 19, charged with minor consumption. Sara M. Mamani Romero, 23, Pickerington, Ohio, charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor, resisting law enforcement and disorderly conduct. Sandra K. Miller, 36, North Manchester, charged with possession of paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine. Fire Nov. 26 12:13 p.m., 400 block of W. 7th Street for medical assist. Nov. 22 11:05 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for medical assist. Nov. 23 3:03 p.m., 500 block of Keck Street for medical assist. Nov. 25 2:18 a.m., 300 block of North Front Street for medical assist. 12:51 p.m., 600 block of East Market Street for medical assist. Land Transfers Midwest Poultry
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D a r w i n DeLaughter and Valeria M. Delaughter to Martin M. Lauster, warranty deed. Barry N. Hannah and Judith M. Hannah to Lisa K. Cook and Judith M. and Barry Hannah Irrevocable Trust, quitclaim deed. Steven R. Christman to Steven R. Christman and Teresa A. Christman, quitclaim deed. Randy D. Osborne to William A. Rauh and Kristi F. Rauh, warranty deed. Robert F. Hart and Barbara A. Hart to Robert F. Hart, Tracie H. Schmidt and Jennifer A. Wysocki, quitclaim deed. Betty Stowe to Hidden Diamond Homes LLC., warranty deed. Steven R. Crabtree and Constance C. Crabtree to Tony Douglas Gaines, warranty deed. Marriage License Shannon Lynn Bassett, 34, and Tanner Wilcox, 23. Zachary Allen Campbell, 38, and Valerie Karen Ramsey, 37. Deanna Lynn Edwards, 21, and Jeremy David Keller, 24. Barry C. Blair, 55, and Melissa D. Turner, 53. Building Permits For the week of Nov. 24, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Clark Steiner for porch. Troy Haupert for pool.
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Man charged after fatal crash in Miami County PERU– A Peru man was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 24, following a fatal accident in Miami County. At approximately 7:44 p.m. Nov. 24, officers from the Indiana State Police, the Miami County S h e r i f f s Department, and the Peru Police D e p a r t m e n t responded to a twovehicle crash at Fifth and Benton Streets, in which a Peru woman died. The preliminary crash investigation by Trooper Matt Moon revealed that Andrew Winch, 21, Peru, was driving a 2012 Dodge Ram pickup truck westbound on Fifth Street, approaching a stop sign at the intersection of
Benton Street. Winch allegedly disregarded the stop sign at Benton Street, and struck a southbound 2019 Honda CRV in the driver’s side. The CRV was driven by Norman Knowlton, 76, Peru. Winch and Norman Knowlton were not injured, but a passenger in the CRV, Mary A. Hipskind, 83, Peru, died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash. B a r b a r a Knowlton, 72, Peru, also a passenger in the CRV, was transported via ambulance to Duke’s Memorial Hospital. She was later flown by medical helicopter to Ft Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital with life threaten-
ing injuries. Joseph Hipskind, 81, Peru, IN, a third passenger in the CRV, was not injured. Further investigation revealed that at the time of the crash, Winch allegedly had a blood alcohol concentration (B.A.C.) over the .08 B.A.C. limit in which Indiana law considers a driver intoxicated. Speeding is also allegedly a contributing factor in this crash. Winch was incarcerated in the Miami County Jail to face felony charges for operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death, operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury, and reckless homi-
cide. He also faces two misdemeanor charges for reckless driving and for operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering another person. This crash is still under investigation. Trooper Moon was assisted by ISP Sergeant Rick Brown, Senior Trooper Todd Trottier, Trooper Andrew Baldwin, Trooper Abby Russell, officers from the Peru Police Department, and the Miami County S h e r i f f ’ s Department. All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Santa to visit LaFontaine Santa Breakfast will be on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 7:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:00 a.m. Santa arrives at 9 a.m. at the LaFontaine Community Building. Proceeds will go to the United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Please bring canned, boxed or paper products for their food pantry. This is a Free Will donation for your breakfast with the menu being: sausage gravy, biscuits, scramble eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice, milk, and coffee. SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Congratulations to our Knight Note winners for the week of November 18-22: Gabriella S. (2nd Grade), from Mrs. Sweet, for working hard to do her personal best during writing time. Easton G. (4th grade), from Mr. Denney, for showing great behavior for a sub and during gym class. We applaud these students for practicing the Knight Way the Right Way by being Responsible, Respectful, & Safe! SOMERSET TOWN Board met on Monday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. Present were Jay Driskill, Von Moore, Gary DeGrandchamp and Larry Wente. Arriving late due to the snow were Derek Finch and Susan Peebles. Absent was Mark McCoart. The minutes were distributed for review and Wente moved to accept with a second by Driskill. DeGrandchamp gave the following treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report: Savings $28,400.85, Checking $1,545.56, CD $20,743.66, TOTAL $50,690.07, DeGrandchamp reported that was
$916.72 more than last month. Driskill reported that he and Moore have visited several members with the new flyer and asked them to contribute. The total as of Oct 31 is $3,185. There should be a total after Dec. 31 that will show capital gains plus dividends. The board has not been invested all of this year but the fund has gained 13.52 percent and the cost is $12. Jay also has been in touch with Jordan Tandy regarding clearing the title to the Elm St. Park. Potential fundraising activities were discussed with no decision made. The Lions Club has received a $5,000 grant to improve the floor at the Community Building. The Lions also have another piece of playground on order which is being funded by a grant and funds from Justin Adkins family and local Lions Club. LAFONTAINE LITERARY CLUB will meet for its Christmas luncheon at the Hostess House on Dec. 12 at noon. LAFONTAINE LIONS will be hosting 25 G DG Mary Klempay and the Somerset Lions Club at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Dec. 12. SOMERSET LIONS Club will
have its annual breakfast with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 14, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will consist of pancakes, sausage gravy and biscuits with drinks for a freewill offering. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 8:30 a.m. with a goody bag for all children. Heather Amos will be here with her talented staff to help the children decorate cookies. The proceeds will be used by the Lions to benefit the community. Each of the past two years about 90 adults and
children attended. OUR CONDOLENCE to family and friends of Donald Dillon. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Jim and Beverly Benner Dec. 8 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Richard McMinn, Sharon Petro Dec. 6; Kaye Sorrell, Paul Wright Dec. 7; Shelia Schrameck, James Simpson, Mary Stair, Pat Guenin Dec. 8; Jerry Wilson, Todd Law, Patricia Brane Dec. 9; Andy Kirk, Danielle Perlich Dec. 10; D.J. Boyd Dec. 12.
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Retired LPN providing foot care By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Jere’ Hahn, a retired Licensed Practical Nurse who spent nearly 20 years working in nursing homes is offering footcare for people who cannot do it themselves. “Whether a person is diabetic, has poor circulation in the lower extremities, is elderly or just have trouble reaching their feet, I can help,” Hahn told The Paper
of Wabash County. During her time working as a nurse, Hahn learned proper footcare from Dr. Donald Bickel, Wabash’s former podiatrist, and also learned that proper footcare is an important aspect of a person’s overall healthcare. “Dr. Bickel provided care for those that insurance covered and I began to take care of those that didn’t,” she said. “After getting out of nursing, a friend and I started our business,
Earth Angel Services, in 1997. My friend has since retired but I have continued to work.” Services are provided mainly at Dallas Winchester Senior Center in Wabash and Garber-Simmons Senior Center in North Manchester. If a client has difficulty coming to one of the senior centers, Hahn goes to them. “I have clients that reside at Bickford Cottage, Miller’s Merry Manor, Wellbrooke and Peabody. I also have
one day a month that I do county home visits and on the opposite months I do city home visits,” she said. Hahn told The Paper what her services include. “I begin by doing a nice warm foot soak, trim the toenails, work on callouses, corns, and any ingrown toenails. This is followed with a relaxing foot and leg massage. In the event I have a client with a problem that is beyond what I am comfortable with, I will refer them on to a podiatrist.” For people interested in this service, an appointment can be made at Dallas Winchester Senior Center, 260-563-4475, or Garber-Simmons Senior Center, 260982-0535. All other appointments can be made by calling Hahn at 260-571-9988. Gift Certificates are also available.
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Manchester U bands to perform From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Officials from the Manchester University Music Department has announced several performances in early December. The University Bands Concert will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, 2201 East Street, North Manchester. This concert features the Manchester University Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble. The Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble are under the direction of Scott Humphries, director of instrumental studies and music education. The Percussion Ensemble is under the direction of Bruce Schneider, an adjunct percussion instructor.
Concert Dates University Bands Concert, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 Lessons and Carols Worship Service, 7 p.m. Dec. 6 Manchester Symphony Holiday Pops Concert, 3 p.m Dec. 8 This concert will feature works by composers Mark Camphouse and Humphries. Tickets are $5 for general admission and free for MU students, faculty and staff. The Lessons and Carols worship service will take place on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley St., North Manchester.
This service blends lessons of the season with traditional Christmas carols and hymns, featuring Manchester University Chamber Singers and Cantabile. Chamber Singers is under the direction of Debra Lynn, MU director of choral organizations and vocal studies. Robert Lynn, an adjunct faculty member, directs Cantabile. The Manchester
Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops! concert will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium. In addition to holiday favorites, the Manchester University A Cappella Choir will join the symphony for Vivaldi’s “Gloria” an d a piece by Gabriel Fauré. Humphries directs the symphony and Debra Lynn directs
the choir. Tickets are $15 for general admission and free for MU students, faculty and staff, as well as all students age 18 and younger. Founded in 1939, the symphony is an enduring Wabash County collaboration that brings together professional and community musicians, along with selected Manchester faculty, staff and student musicians.
Home Free to perform Dec. 12 Home Free will take the Ford Theater Stage at the Honeywell Center as a part of its Home Fee Dive Bar Christmas tour on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Home Free is a group of five men who perform all ACapella songs ranging from pop hits and country classic Christmas music. Ticket prices for this show include $29 and $40. Limited premium seating is available at $70. VIP packages are
available for purchase, but are limited. Tickets can be purchased at honeywellcenter.org/home-free, or can be ordered over the phone by calling the Box Office at 260563-1102. The Home Free Dive Bar Christmas show is sponsored by Parkview Wabash Hospital and associate sponsor T&D Trucking. Show night dining is available for this performance, and Ford Theater doors open at 6:45 p.m.
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Madrigal Dinner planned Dec. 6-7 The Lord and Lady of Honeywell Manor have announced an invitation for guests to Madrigal Dinner Theater at the Honeywell Center on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. Guests will dine amongst royalty with a delicious feast accompanied by nonstop, live comedy, music, and entertainment by his majesty’s singers, dancers, and the jester. “As a Madrigal
[Dinner Theater] performer, I enjoy the merriment of the evening,” said Sarah See, Lady of Yorkshire. “The Mummers play, “Pyramus and Thisbe,” is absolutely hilarious! As the Lady of Yorkshire, I invite you all to come dine at my table and enjoy the festivities of the evening.” The dinner menu will feature: a salad of mixed greens with walnuts, dried cranberries, feta cheese,
and balsamic vinaigrette; roast pork loin with apple chutney atop rice pilaf and roasted autumn vegetables, and figgy pudding with hard sauce and honey whipped cream Ticket prices include $47 for dinner and entertainment. Tickets are available for purchase at honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Honeywell Foundation box office at 260.563.1102.
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Oak Ridge Boys returning to Honeywell The Oak Ridge Boys will be performing on the Ford Theater stage at the Honeywell Center on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The Oak Ridge Boys are responsible for dozens of country hits and are recipients of Grammy, Dove, CMA, and AVM awards. In attending this concert,
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office at 260-563-1102. This performance is sponsored by D & J Radabaugh Inc. The Honeywell Center Lighting Box Boom Suites (Box Suites) are available for purchase for this performance. For more contact Cody Lee at clee@honeywellfoundation.org or by calling 260-2741424.
Chip Davis’ Manheim Steamroller will be performing two, back to back holiday shows on the Honeywell Center Ford Theater stage on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Manheim Steam Roller is celebrating
its 35th year of touring. Grammy Award winner, Chip Davis has created a show that features Christmas music and multi media effects. Tickets for this performance are available for purchase on honeywellcenter.org/
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Turkey - Ta-da!
At my age, I can safely say that I can clearly recall at least fifty Thanksgivings with a good amount of detail. The earliest ones, with my parents and siblings, always harbored all the hard work my dear mother worked so hard to put into them: A quickly, yet crisplypressed fine linen tablecloth with matching napkins; swiftly-polished silver flatware used on rare occasion, and cutely-curved crystal stemware that my sisters would make sing during my mother’s wonderful and most flavorful feast! As an adult, I must confess, that Thanksgivings under my control were not so resplendent. In fact, there were quite a few that didn’t feature turkeys, or linens or silver at all! One in particular that comes to mind occurred when I was traveling for work and had landed in a strange town and ended up in a rental car eating a tiny, canned Krakus Polish ham that I was fortunate enough to find in White Hen Pantry! I recall sitting there and comparing it to the spread that my mother used to put so much effort into making for us, and a tear rolled down my cheek as I chuckled to myself. Life has an amazing way of grabbing us, and hopefully we take notice when it does. I realized back then in that rental car, and every Thanksgiving since, that its not about the linens or the silverware, but about the feeling that coming together with others – whether family or friends - brings. I am grateful, and I am thankful for all the T hanksgivings that I have ever had. The good, the bad, and the ugly – yes, I’ve had those, too! I appreciate them all because each one has managed to etch its own lesson into my heart in ways that have helped my soul to grow, and some, on occasion, offered an additional perk of getting to eat some amazing food! MAKES: 8 SERVINGS; PREP:20 MINUTES; TOTAL UNDER 30 That said, I’d like MINUTES to thank everyone who has ever SALAD cooked for me – on 4 cups cooked jasmine rice Thanksgiving or ½ cup thinly sliced green onions any other day. God 2 cups chopped leftover turkey 1 cup sliced celery bless you! Speaking of ½ cup sunflower seed kernels, toasted ½ cup golden raisins blessings, if you 2 avocados, peeled and diced happen to be blessed with an GREEN CHILI DRESSING enormous turkey cup cilantro leaves that has rendered ¼ cup canned green chilies up some mouth- 2 garlic cloves, minced watering, left-over 2 tablespoons olive oil morsels, here are 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar some recipes that 1 tablespoon honey will help you turn In large bowl, combine rice, onions, turkey, celery, sunflower your leftovers into a “Ta-Da!” seeds, raisins and avocados. Set aside. To make the dressing, moment, too. Enjoy process cilantro, chilies, garlic, oil, vinegar and honey in a food processor or blender until smooth. Drizzle over salad and GOD bless!
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The best part of Thanksgiving is the leftovers, and my grandchildren think that turning them into a new dish creates one of those, “Ta-da” moments! Food stylist and photographer: Laura Kurella
Turkey, Asparagus, Cranberry & Brie Wrap
MAKES 2 SERVINGS; PREP: UNDER 15 MINUTES; TOTAL: UNDER 30 MINUTES 3 tablespoons cranberry jelly 2 whole wheat flour tortillas 12 asparagus spears or green beans, cooked until just tender 1 cup shredded leftover turkey ½ cup leftover stuffing 2 ounces brie cheese, thinly sliced Leftover gravy to serve, if desired
Spread jelly over one side of each tortilla. Place asparagus, turkey, stuffing and brie cheese down the center of both tortillas. Roll-up to enclose filling. Spray grill with cooking spray. Cook 5 minutes on each side or until crisp. Serve with gravy, if desired.
Turkey Chipotle Chili Soup MAKES: 8 SERVINGS; PREP: UNDER 15 MINUTES; TOTAL: LESS THAN 1 HOUR 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 to 3 chipotle chilies, chopped plus 2 tablespoons sauce 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-ounce) can navy or great northern beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa 6 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth 2½ cups chopped leftover turkey 1 teaspoon sugar ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro sour cream, if desired In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until softened. Add chili powder, cumin and chipotle chilies with sauce. Cook 1 minute or until fragrant. Add beans, corn, salsa, broth, turkey and sugar. Heat 15 minutes or until hot. Stir in cilantro. Top with sour cream, if desired.
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2 CURIO CABINETS: Beautiful oak with lighted shelves (one with 6, one with 7). Make wonderful Christmas presents. (corrected phone number) 260591-0027, Priced to sell!!
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FOR SALE: 55” Samsung LED TV, 2-3 years old, $600 new - asking $200. Guns: Springfield 22 LR, model 87A; 12 gauge single shot, Long Tom shotgun; 12 gauge single shot gun, model 151 shotgunasking $150 each. 765491-2060. FOR SALE: Good rider mower, $100. Good selfpropelled push mowers, $25 each. $800 fireplace insert, $150. 8ft truck topper, $25. 6ft truck topper, $25. Call 260-563-7353. Jerry Gustin, 1631 Wabash Street, Wabash, IN 46992.
FRESH FRUIT LOCALLY GROWN: Apples: EverCrisp. GoldRush & many more. Asian Pear, cider, apple butter. David & Valerie Doud. Doud’s Countyline Orchard, 7877 W 400 N, Wabash, IN 46992. Open 1pm-6pm Tuesday-Saturday, closed Sundays & Mondays,. 765-833-6122
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Are you going to school part time and looking for part time work? Are you looking for some extra hours while the kids are in school? Are you recently retired and going stir crazy?
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American Senior Communities honors employees Shelly Rife, Assistant Director of Nursing and Clinical Education Coordinator at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center, was among the 86 employees of American Senior Communities who were honored for their outstanding service to patients and residents. The employees were recognized during ASC’s 19th Annual Quest for Excellence Awards Banquet, held at the Downtown Marriott Hotel in Indianapolis. With close to 11,000 employees across the state, the Quest for Excellence Banquet
celebrates a team member from each community for their dedication to their role and exemplification of ASC’s core values. Honorees included clinical staff, therapists and culinary staff, as well as business office, housekeeping and maintenance team members. The event’s keynote speaker was basketball legend and Indiana resident, Quinn Buckner. Quinn Buckner is one of only three men in history to win a championship on every level of basketball. Quinn’s long list of other accomplish-
ments also includes being a coach and a revered major network sports broadcaster. Quinn recently joined the ASC team as spokesperson and taking an active role in leadership training. “ASC’s Quest for Excellence Award winners promote and maintain the ASC culture of caring for others while demonstrating the highest level of integrity,” said ASC Chief Executive Officer, Donna Kelsey. “These exceptional people embody ASC’s commitment by keeping its values of compassion, accountability, relationships and
excellence as their highest priorities.” ASC also Recognized Swiss Villa as Healthcare Community of the Year and Allisonville Meadows Assisted Living as the Senior Living Community of the Year for 2019. ASC provides a variety of services, including Moving Forward Rehabilitation, Auguste’s Cottage Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Long Term Care, Respite and Hospice Care, and living centers, including Garden Homes and Independent Living Apartments.
Associate auctioneer joins Metzger Property Services Officials from Metzger Property Services LLC have announced the addition of John Burnau as an associate auctioneer serving Kosciusko and surrounding counties. Burnau is from Leesburg and has been working around auctions since 1982. He is a graduate of the Ohio Auction School and a current member of the Indiana Auctioneer’s Association and the National Auctioneer’s Association. He also holds auctioneer’s licenses in Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois and Florida and is a member of each states’ respective Auction Associations. Burnau holds a Federal Firearms License and
JOHN BURNAU specializes in farm and heavy equipment auctions. “John has years of experience as a farm equipment, firearms and antiques dealer.” said Chad Metzger, owner of Metzger Property Services LLC. “That experience combined with John’s Leesburg location is a natural complement to our existing serv-
ice area. We are excited to continue to expand and improve our service to this area through John’s addition.” Metzger Property Services has been conducting professional auctions, appraisals and selling real estate for over 45 years. They conduct over 200 auctions annually specializing in farmland, real estate and personal property auctions. They have won numerous national and state level marketing awards. The addition of Burnau brings the company ranks to 15 auctioneers and nine real estate brokers with licenses in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and Mississippi.
NM church plans Christmas Cantata NORTH MANCHESTER — The North Manchester United Methodist Church will have a free Christmas Cantata “I Hear the Prophet Calling” on
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Smith. Vocalists and instrumentalist from the community and Manchester University will be featured. Christmas treats will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the cantata. North Manchester United Methodist Church is handicapped-accessible, with parking in the rear of the church and East Second Street parking lot.