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With support from the Duke Energy Foundation, the American Eagle Foundation presented its “Birds of Prey� program at the Wabash Middle School and O.J. Neighbours Elementary School on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Carly Hamilton and Jenna Penland displayed birds ranging from birds as tiny as the Screech Owl to as large as a Turkey Buzzard and the majestic Bald Eagle.

The pair also displayed seven birds in all.

In addition to the two owls, the buzzard and the eagle, they also displayed a Red Tailed Hawk, an American Kestrel Falcon and a Barred Owl. The program helps educate students about these animals and the important role they play in our ecosystem.

Hamilton and Penland also gave interesting facts about the birds. One of the women would discuss the birds, while the other would walk through the crowd, giving students and faculty close-up looks at the birds. Many faculty members had their cell phones out, getting photos of the up-close view of the birds.

Some of the pieces of information the pair shared include: The Peregrine Falcon is considered by some to be the fastest animal on earth.

In a dive, it can reach speeds in excess of 200 mph.

Owls have the capability of turning their heads about 270 degrees because they have tunnel vision. Turning their heads like that enables them to watch for predators better.

Turkey Buzzards have a keen sense of smell. They have the capability of smelling dead animals as far as a half mile to a mile away.

In addition to Wabash, the program was presented in Kokomo on Jan. 28 and in New Castle on Jan. 30.

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LIFE Center provides various services

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com The LIFE Center of Wabash has been helping families in Wabash County for over a decade by making sure that every family, no matter the dynamic, has the resources needed to survive and thrive.

The LIFE Center if a non-profit organization that runs solely on donations from individuals, churches and other organizations who choose to help. They receive no funding from the government. The organization is Christ-centered and promotes the value of life, from

fertilization to natural-death.

The organization provides free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, diapers, formula, clothing, and much more to ensure that no mothers, expecting mothers, or children go through life without the things they need to be successful.

The services offered by the center are available for anyone in need, with no conditions.

“There is no income verification, no long, lengthy application. If you have insurance or don’t have insurance, it doesn’t matter,” said Amanda Holmes, the Nurse Manager at the center.

Jeni Friedersdorf, Client Service Manager told The Paper of Wabash County about some services that many people don’t realize are offered.

“We have a room where mothers can come and get anything they need for their child or children. Clothes, formula, coats, shoes, pretty much anything that could be needed for children sizes 5T and below,” she said.

The center offers a few different groups, including Mentoring and More for Young Moms, a support group for mothers up to age 24. This group meets the first and third Monday of each

Sorted clothing in the clothing room of the LIFE Center. Clothing along with other essentials for children and families are available for free to anyone in need. Photo by Mandy Underwood. month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. During this meeting, there is available childcare as well as a provided free meal.

They also host a Bible study called Forgiven and Set Free, which is a study for women who have had abortions.

The center offers free prenatal vitamins for women who have come in and received a positive pregnancy test, and also pregnancy support for the women who have recently found out they are expecting.

“We also have an “earn while you

learn” program where mothers can earn a brand-new car seat or a brand-new pack and play, while watching educational videos,” said Friedersdorf.

The center also has recently had a Rally for Life that it has every year on the third Sunday in January.

“The rally is the commemoration of Roe v. Wade ruling,” said Friedersdorf.

“It’s been 47 years since that ruling and so each year we have a memorial service at Falls Cemetery for the children that have

been lost to abortion, but not just abortion.

Also, to miscarriage, still birth, childhood illnesses.”

The rally begins with a program at the center where all who are attending take some time to remember all of the children lost sine 1973, when the Roe v. Wade ruling took place. Following the program, rally attendees walk to the cemetery for the memorial service, followed by refreshments.

Executive Director Cheryl Meyer and Friedersdorf shared why they have chosen

to work at the center and what it means to them.

“I was a teen mom and actually had my pregnancy test done in a pregnancy center like this,” said Friedersdorf.

“Working here, I feel like I am helping the girls that are where I was at when I needed help. I just want to make sure they know that they have a place that they can go to where they will be safe and accepted and get the help that they need.”

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Heartland students launch diaper drive

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com The Early Childhood class at Heartland Career Center is hosting a diaper drive for the LIFE Center of Wabash which is a corporation that provides resources for mothers and children in need.

For Early Childhood students Erica Bennet and Addie Parzych, doing this diaper drive for their community service project was a no brainer.

“We just want to help out in the community,” said Parzych, a junior from Wabash High School. “The average baby uses 2,500 diapers in a year and that gets expensive, and we know a lot of people can’t afford them.”

Bennet, a senior at Manchester High School saw the LIFE center a good cause and said that the project tied in well with their program because they work with kids.

Bennet and Parzych, along with

Heartland Career Center Early Childhood student Erica Bennet sings and dances with a preschooler during the music portion of the class. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

other students in the Early Childhood Program at Heartland learn the ropes of working with children in an education setting by running an actual pre-school out of their classroom.

Their instructor, Rachel Higgins teaches them how to make lesson plans, provides them with themes and then assists them in

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“I encourage the students to do a com-

munity service project that goes along with the age group they work with,” she told The Paper of Wabash County.

The students hope to be successful in their project by collecting as many diapers as they can. They even challenged students in other Heartland classes to bring in diapers in an effort to win an ice cream party.

To support the efforts of this project, drop off opened or unopened packages of diapers at the front office of Heartland Career Center.

To learn more about the Heartland Career Center, the Early Childhood program, or to enroll your child in the preschool, visit hcc.k12.in.us online, or call the career center at 260-563-7481.

Center Meyer. “I was also a teen mom and I want to make sure that the girls who come through our doors know that they are not alone, that there are people who have been in their shoes before, that they are loved and that if they don’t have the love of their family or support of their family, that they know that we have enough to give that to them. We will do whatever we can do to help them.”

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...continued from Page 2A For anyone wanting to volunteer their time, donate items, or use the services offered, details about how to do so are listed online on wabashlife.com, or details can be given over the phone by calling the center at 260-563-7275.

Stopping by the center is also a great option to learn how to help or be helped. The LIFE Center is located at 489 Bond Street, Wabash and is open Mondays from 1-5

p.m., Wednesdays from 12-4 p.m., and Fridays from 1-4 p.m.

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MSD board honors Corn

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com At the Metropolitan

School District of Wabash County board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, Northfield High School Athletic Director Secretary

Deb Corn was recognized as being a Staff Spotlight.

Corn was nominated to win this award

by Tami Overman,

the technology assistant at NHS. “Deb is always willing to jump in and help wherever she is needed,” Overman said of Corn. “She takes great pride in her work and puts in countless hours behind the scenes to ensure that all the sporting events, mini bus schedules, and awards programs go smoothly.”

Corn has been a dedicated employee of MSD for over 30 years.

During the recognition, Corn said that she is humbled by being awarded with the Staff Spotlight award.

“There’s nothing better than being acknowledged by your peers,” she said.

Corn received a coupon for a free Pizza Hut Pizza as well as a T-shirt donated by First Farmer’s Bank and Trust.

Recipient of the staff spotlight, Deb Corn listens to Tami Overman compliment her during her recognition at the MSD of Wabash County board meeting on Jan. 28. while Superintendent Mike Keaffaber looks on.

Photo by Mandy Underwood.

Also, on Tuesday, the board: Approved the resignation of Kathleen McColley as a cook from Sharp Creek Elementary School.

Approved the resignation of Sarah Paris as a bus driver.

Approved the hiring of Patsy Arwood as a cook at S o u t h w o o d Elementary.

Approved the purchase of three buses.

Approved the use of school buses to transport students and/or adults with special needs to the Night to Shine event at Northfield Jr./Sr. High School on Feb. 7.

MU music prof named best in state NORTH MANCHESTER — Scott Humphries, assistant professor of music and director of instrumental studies and music education at Manchester University, has been named 2020 O u t s t a n d i n g Collegiate Music

Educator by the Indiana Music E d u c a t i o n Association.

He conducts the University’s bands and Wabash County’s M a n c h e s t e r Symphony Orchestra.

He also is principal conductor of the Fort Wayne Area Community Band.

Nominated by Harley Ramsey, a senior majoring in instrumental music e d u c a t i o n , Humphries accepted the award Jan. 17 at the Embassy Theater in Fort Wayne.

“Scott Humphries always pushes us to be our best, whether that’s in our personal life or through our music career,” she said. “Since my first year, Scott has always said that his passion was teaching kids.

However, his ultimate goal is teaching the undergraduate level in ways he wishes he was taught.”

Humphries is currently working to launch the Spartan Regiment, MU’s new marching band, which will take the field next fall in the new athletic stadium.

It is currently under construction at the North Manchester campus.

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WOWO personality to speak NORTH MANCHESTER — Pat Miller, WOWO radio host, will share a special message at Victory Christian Fellowship Sunday, Feb. 9, at 9:30 a.m. at Victory Christian Fellowship, North Manchester.

Danielle Sparling, the Wabash County Festivals Pageant queen, waves to the crowd during the 2019 Founders’ Day parade. The Paper file photo

First Farmers to sponsor Founder’s Day Festival The Founders’ Day Festival Committee is pleased to announce First Farmers Bank & Trust has agreed to be the Premier Event Sponsor for the 2020 Festival. The Founders’ Day Festival will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Paradise Spring Park and a parade in the downtown Wabash area.

“First Farmers is committed to being present and being an asset to our local communities. We love Wabash, and we know that the Founders’ Day festival is important to our local businesses and families. This year marks the bank’s 135th anniversary, and we are looking for even more ways to reach out and be a partner in the community. We’re excited that the Wabash Founders’ Day festival gives us an opportunity to do that,” said Erika

Bailey of First Farmers.

First Farmers Bank & Trust is a community bank that believes they are only as strong as their local community.

They are dedicated to the people in the community, which is what drives their efforts to give back through financial and volunteer support for organizations and events that strengthens the culture of our community.

The Festival, which started in 2018, doubled in size in 2019.

Based on the community response, we are expecting larger participation and attendance at the 2020 Festival. We are thrilled to partner with First Farmers Bank & Trust for this huge fun community event. This will be the third year for the Founders’ Day Festival, and we have a few surprises we are working on said, Maria Smyth, Festival Lead Chair.

The Founders’ Day Festival Committee is now accepting applications for vendors, parade entries, living history, and volunteers. For more infor-

mation please visit https://www.paradisespring.org/events.

Donations can also be made by contacting Maria Smyth 260-5634171.

Pat Miller is a successful businessman, popular Radio talk show host, political analyst, Christian leader, teacher and sought after emcee and keynote speaker.

He has spoken in churches, schools, and rallies in 47

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Everyone welcome!

Victory Christian Fellowship is a nondenominational, family church located at 112 W Main St., North Manchester.

Children’s services are available.

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Senior Center plans busy February

Vigar receives CRA license Lesley Vigar attained her Certified Residential Appraiser license on Jan. 16, 2020. Lesley has been an appraiser trainee for Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate since 2015 and has been a realtor at Lundquist since 2007.

Lesley has been a realtor since 2005.

During her time as an Appraiser Trainee she had successfully completed the state requirement of 200 hours of Appraisal Education, 2,500

hours of appraisal work experience, and recently passed the Indiana Certified Residential Exam.

Lesley has completed all of her Appraiser Education at the internationally regarded, Appraisal Institute. The state of Indiana also requires all Certified Appraisers to have at minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and a fingerprint background check.

LESLEY VIGAR Lesley’s appraisal work as a trainee was supervised by Kristi Lundquist SRA, AIRRS, GRI, ABR and Jody Lundquist.

Officials from Living Well in Wabash County have announced the lineup of events for February 2020.

Events are: “Ask a Teenager” Tech Basics: Tuesday Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. at Living Well Winchester Center, 239 Bond Street, in Wabash.

Sign up requested and can be done by calling 260563-4475. Bring your electronic devices and your questions, assis-

tance will be provided

by Heartland Career Center Tech students.

Birthday Party: February’s Birthday Party will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. at Living Well Winchester Center.

The party will feature vocalist Ellen Mock and pianist Peggy Coppler. Ice cream and homemade cake will be served. Sign up by calling 260-5634475.

Blanket Binders: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Living Well Winchester Center.

Seniors are encourages to use their love of quilting to help others and enjoy the

fellowship of other sewers. The quilts are given to local people in need. Bring your sewing machine and a dish to share for the potluck lunch.

Cancer Care Advocate: Every Tuesday, starting in October, from 1–4 p.m. at Living Well Winchester Center.

No appointment is needed. This event is supported by Hope Foundation and provided by Cancer Services of Fort Wayne.

E x p e r i e n c e President Lincoln: Celebrate President Lincoln’s birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 10:15-11 a.m. at

Living Well Winchester Center.

This event will feature Murray Cox as President Lincoln.

Pre-registration is required if staying for lunch with President Lincoln. Lunch reservation deadline is Monday, Feb. 10 by noon. The cost for lunch is $4.50 for those 60 years of age and under; for guests over the age of 60, there will be free will donation.

Line Dancing: Free dancing is led by Sherry Wakefield at 8:45 a.m. every Wednesday, at Living Well Winchester Center. This activity requires no registration or fee.

Mardi Gras Wabash Style: Thursday, Feb. 20 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Living Well Winchester Center.

This event will feature mentalist Chad Collyer. Other features of the party include king cake, masks, beads, games and prizes. The 2020 Mardi Gras King and Queen will also be announced at this event.

Valentine Potluck Lunch: The annual Valentine Exchange and Luncheon will be on Friday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. at Living Well Winchester Center.

Pre-registration is required.

Lunch reservation deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 12 by noon.

Yoga: Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., with a fee of $10 at Living Well Winchester Center.

Discount passes are available at class.

Sam Piercy on Piano: A variety of classical piano music, performed by Sam Piercy will be available on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m. at Living Well Winchester Center.

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Museum to resume History Hunters The Wabash County Museum is re-introducing their adult speaker series, known as History Hunters. These monthly evening events will allow community members the opportunity to engage with local history through a variety of presenters and topics.

The first event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 6-7 p.m. at the Wabash County Museum.

To kick off their collaborative programming with the Wabash Carnegie Public Library themed around “Explore Home” the Museum has invited Ms. Amanda Rumba who is a member of the Indiana Humanities speakers’ bureau.

Rumba will present her original program, “Historic Hoosier Communities: Change and Consistency.” This interactive presentation aims to involve the audience in a lively discussion regarding points of difference and consensus between rural and urban experiences in Indiana over time.

Rumba grew up in rural Indiana but has lived in places as diverse as Pennsylvania, Belfast, and Moscow before earning her Master’s degree from University of Chicago.

Amanda is currently working towards her doctorate in history from Purdue University, where her dissertation investigates stories of colonial history over time to analyze changes in the way humans record the past.

Her other research interests focus on the shifts in religion, politics, identity, memory, and nostalgia between the British colonies and the early United States.

Moving forward, History Hunters will occur monthly on the second Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 7pm at the Wabash County Museum.

Future presentations will be announced in the near future and those interested can keep up to date by visiting the Museum’s website at www.wabashmuseum.org.

History Hunters programs are free and open to the public and are presented in part thanks to funding from Indiana Humanities as part of One State / One Story. One State / One Story: The Year We Left Home is presented by Indiana Humanities in partnership with the Indiana Center for the Book and the Indiana State Library.

Museum to sponsor essay contest Officials from The Wabash County Museum have announced the annual local history youth essay contest. This contest, held in memory of Dr. Robert Beckett, inspires young minds to get excited about their local history and learn about all the great things in our local communities.

This year, after receiving feedback from local educators, the essay contest has been revamped and is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students

throughout Wabash County, including students who may be homeschooled or not a part of a public or private school.

A first, second and third place essay will be selected for each of the three grades.

This year’s essay prompt is centered around the theme that both the Museum and Wabash Carnegie Public Library are exploring, “Explore Home.” Essay authors are encouraged to speak with family and community members to understand the

changes that have affected life in Wabash County and explore the idea of why people choose to or not to live in rural communities. Essay packets have been delivered to all the public and private schools in the county.

Informaiton also is on online at w w w. w ab a s h m u s e um.org/essay.

Essays are due Friday, April 17, and will either be picked up at schools or may be dropped off at the Wabash County Museum.

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First Friday activities planned this week First Friday, a monthly free event organized by officials of Wabash Market Place encourages the community to celebrate in Downtown Wabash on Friday, Feb. 7, with hours from 5 – 8 p.m.

Downtown will have many activities including downtown shopping, food, live music, and kids’ activities!

The theme for February is “fire.”

P y r o s c o p e Entertainment from Fort Wayne will entertain with LED lights and fire spinners.

Food options include a celebration of Ohh My! Cakes one-year anniversary.

Many shops will feature Valentine’s specials and discounts.

Activities on Miami Street include: New Journey Church with free snow cones and hot chocolate.

P y r o s c o p e Entertainment with an LED light demonstration from 6-7 p.m. and fire spinners at 7 p.m.

Schlemmer Bros.

Metalworks will provide outdoor heaters to keep you warm.

“Fun on Miami Street” is sponsored in honor of Crossroads Bank’s 100th Anniversary.

Food offerings include: Charley Creek Inn, including Twenty, Wine & Cheese Shoppe, and Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe.

D o w n t o w n Nutrition will feature their signature teas and shakes.

Market Street Grill will be serving dinner and drinks.

Modoc’s Market

will have hot & cold beverages and light snacks.

Ohh, My Cakes! is celebrating their oneyear anniversary with a drawing for gift baskets and molten lava cakes.

Pizza King will offer specials.

Wabash Girl Scout Troop with three booths selling cookies.

Locations at Bellazo, Modoc’s Market, and Wabash County Museum.

Nick’s Dog Shack will be open inside of Chapman’s Taproom.

Paynes’ Fish and Chips food truck will be on Miami Street.

“Yum, Come Hungry” is sponsored

by Beacon Credit Union.

Live music will also be available for guests of First Friday. John Shoulder will perform inside Charley Creek Inn from 8-11 p.m.

“Live Music” is sponsored by 95.9 Kiss FM. Other activities during the upcoming

First Friday event include: Open House at the Access Youth Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with snacks, crafts and games.

Birdie J’s Boutique will have new arrivals and a 50 percent off sale.

An Art Reception for Erika Ford will be from 5-7 p.m. at Borders & Beyond.

The Eclectic Shoppe will have a Pop-Up Shop with Connie’s Little German

Breadshop, handmade Valentine’s cards, 2/$6, and a box sale. Boxes will be filled with 2019 merchandise and marked down.

Wabash County Museum will also host Midwest Eye Consultants with a Valentine’s Day craft and a census recruitment group that will be sharing information on how to apply for a job with them.

The Museum will also have their own craft .

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Squires win in 2 overtimes

The Wabash wrestling team shows off the tropy it received for winning its second straight wrestling sectional. Photo provided

Apaches win 2nd straight sectional

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

PERU — In a neckand-neck battle with Manchester at the top of the leaderboard throughout Peru Sectional Saturday, Feb. 1, the Wabash Apaches got the points they needed to capture its second consecutive title.

Manchester led the group of 10 teams heading into the final round of fifth, third and championship matches with a onepoint margin over Wabash but the Apaches came out on top with 224.5 points to Manchester’s 215.5 points.

Northfield finished sixth with 84 points and Southwood placed ninth with 46 points.

Wabash sends 10 wrestlers to regional, Manchester advanced nine, Northfield will send five and Southwood sends one.

Wabash boasted five sectional champions in Ethan Higgins (120), Braden Brooks (132), Robert Barnett (138), Grant Carandante (160) and Grant Warmuth (220).

Higgins improved to 27-1 with a win by pin in 39 seconds over Peru’s Cole Sailors in the championship match.

Brooks (23-6) defeated Manchester’s Elijah Burlingame (26-8) 6-1.

Manchester’s Bryce Kampues and Northfield’s Malachi Higgins square off in their heavyweight match at the Wabash sectional. Photo by Eric Christiansen Barnett (17-4) won a wild match over Manchester’s Dominic Lincoln (1513) by pin with 26 seconds left. Lincoln led 15-12 heading into the third period and 19-17 in the final minute before Barnett got a reversal an pin.

Carandante (23-6)

pinned Manchester’s Trescott Duffy (10-7) at the 4:23 mark of the match.

Warmuth moved to 25-4 with a 1-0 win over Northfield’s Micah Higgins (5-4) in the championship match.

Manchester had three sectional cham-

pions in Dylan Stroud (126), Ashton Moore (195) and Bryce Kamphues (285).

Stroud remained undefeated at 32-0 defeating Wabash’s Anthony Long (19-6) by pin in 3:18.

Moore improved to 30-3 with a first-period pin over Wabash’s

Wabash’s Chad Wyatt Jr. beat Southwood’s Memphis Hiner in the semi-finals of the main draw in the195 pound weight class. Photo by Eric Christiansen

Chad Wyatt, Jr. in 1:44.

Kamphues defeated Sam Duvall of Lewis Cass by pin in the third period to most to 22-1 on the season.

Also placing second and moving on to regional were Manchester’s Zach France (145), Wabash’s Traydon Goodwin (152), Manchester’s Jacob Caudill (170).

Finishing third and wrestling Saturday at regional were Wabash’s Jared Brooks (113), Northfield’s Seth Forsyth (145), Northfield’s Ethan North (152), Wabash’s Bryson Zapata (170), Northfield’s Jaydan Goshert (182), Northfield’s Logan Cox (195), Manchester’s Trevor Dill (220).

Also qualifying for regional are Wabash’s Brayden Sickafus (145), Southwood’s Isaac King (152), Manchester’s Albin Lederhilger (182).

Final team scores were Wabash-224.5, Manchester- 215.5, Maconaquah-187, Peru-187, Rochester126.5, Northfield-84, Lewis Cass-71, North Miami-55, Southwood-46, Caston-10.

Wrestlers from the Peru Sectional and Oak Hill Sectional will compete at the Peru Regional Saturday, Feb. 8 at 9:30 a.m.

The Squires won a thrilling road conference game in double overtime at Tippecanoe Valley by outlasting the Vikings 71-66.

After a tight first half that saw the Squires up 21-20 leading at halftime, the Vikings took a 41-37 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Manchester battled back to send it to overtime at 52-52.

In the second overtime the Squires jumped ahead early and put the game away.

Weston Hamby led the Squires with 22 points on 7-13 shooting from the field and 8-8 from the free throw line and added five assists with no turnovers.

Max Carter had 13 points with 10 rebounds, four steals and two assists while Thane Creager had 13 points, five rebounds and two steals, and Kreeden Krull had 11 points and nine rebounds.

Carter Bedke had six points, Austin Underwood had four points and nine rebounds, and Caleb Stout had two points.

The JV team defeated the Vikings 38-32.

Gabriel Case led the Squires with 14 points and six rebounds while Maddox Zolman had 10. Caden Miller added five points and 13 rebounds, Luke Ramer had four points, Josh Hollinger and Carter Bedke had two points each, and Liam York had one point.

Concordia 52, Manchester 35 After a long, thrilling road game the night before, the Squires didn’t miss a beat for the first five minutes of the game leading 7-0. After that, it was all Concordia.

The Cadets outscored the Squires 17-7 the rest of the quarter the ran away in the second half.

Krull led the Squires with 12 points and seven rebounds followed by Carter with seven points and seven rebounds, Creager with five points, six rebounds and two assists, Bedke with

five points, Underwood with four points and three rebounds, and Hamby with two points and three assists.

The JV team lost to Concordia 50-39.

Case led the way with 12 points and 12 rebounds with Ramer scoring nine points, Bedke had eight, Zolman had six and Ridge Fierstos added four.

The C-team lost to Concordia 57-23.

York led the team with nine points, followed by Trevor Heath with eight, Kobe Flock with three, Josh Hollinger with two, and Bryce Mugford with one point.

Girls basketball Manchester 38, Bluffton 34 After a slow start trailing 6-3 at Bluffton after one quarter of play, the Squires and Tigers went back and forth until Manchester pulled out a tight 3834 win Tuesday, Jan. 28.

The Squires used a used a 12-3 second quarter to take a 15-9 lead at halftime.

Bluffton cut it to 24-22 heading into the fourth quarter but Manchester held on for the win.

Emma Garriott led the Squires with 15 points, three rebounds and two assists, while Ranissa Shambarger had seven points, and Mackenzie Day had six points and nine rebounds. Morgan Parrett had five points and three rebounds, Makenzy Meyer had three points and three rebounds, and Bailey Mooney had two points and four rebounds.

Kiera Hatfield added three assists and Beletu Stout had one rebound.

The JV team lost to Bluffton 22-11.

The teams were tied 10-10 at halftime but the Tigers outscored the Squires 12-1 in the second half.

Olivia Auler led Manchester with eight points, followed

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Vogel to run at IU Kokomo

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com On Wednesday, Jan. 29, Wabash High School senior, Derek Vogel was joined by his family, coaches, teammates and friends to sign a letter of intent to further his running career as a student athlete at Indiana University Kokomo.

Ryan Evans, WHS track and field coach told The Paper of Wabash County that he could talk for a long time about how much Vogel has con-

tributed to the team during his high school career.

“He sets a good example for the other kids by showing them how much they can achieve if they put in the work,” he said.

IUK coach Jason VanAlstine looks forward to what Vogel will be able to accomplish by joining the team once he begins his college career.

“It’s looking like Derek will be one of the best runners we’ve had over the last five years. I assume that by the time he is done, he will have some school

records and probably will qualify for nationals a few times,” he said.

Vogel plans to study graphic design while attending IUK and looks forward to new challenges and getting to know his teammates better.

“I’m ready for the competition, because in a small town like this, there isn’t a lot of competition and I believe that I haven’t been pushed to my maximum capacity in running yet, so, I think with the right competition, I can get to be pretty good.”

Derek Vogel poses for a photo after signing his letter of intent to further his running career at Indiana University Kokomo. Pictured are (front, left to right) sister Katelin Lloyd, father Tim Vogel, Derek Vogel, mother Carrie Vogel, brother Kaden Vogel; WHS athletic director Floyd McWhirt (back row, left to right), future teammate Tyler Morgan, IUK Track assistant coach Josh Colvin, WHS Track coach Ryan Evans, IUK Track head coach Jason VanAlstine, future teammate Sam Phillips, WHS principal Kyle Wieland. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

Sports roundup five points, Underwood with four points and three rebounds, and Hamby with two points and three assists.

The JV team lost to Concordia 50-39.

Case led the way with 12 points and 12 rebounds with Ramer scoring nine points, Bedke had eight, Zolman had six and Ridge Fierstos added four.

The C-team lost to Concordia 57-23.

York led the team with nine points, followed by Trevor Heath with eight, Kobe Flock with three, Josh Hollinger with two, and Bryce Mugford with one point.

Girls basketball Manchester 38, Bluffton 34 After a slow start trailing 6-3 at Bluffton after one quarter of play, the Squires and Tigers went back and forth until Manchester pulled out a tight 3834 win Tuesday, Jan. 28.

The Squires used a used a 12-3 second quarter to take a 15-9 lead at halftime.

Bluffton cut it to 24-22 heading into the fourth quarter but Manchester held on for the win.

Emma Garriott led the Squires with 15 points, three rebounds and two assists, while Ranissa Shambarger had seven points, and Mackenzie Day had

six points and nine rebounds. Morgan Parrett had five points and three rebounds, Makenzy Meyer had three points and three rebounds, and Bailey Mooney had two points and four rebounds.

Kiera Hatfield added three assists and Beletu Stout had one rebound.

The JV team lost to Bluffton 22-11.

The teams were tied 10-10 at halftime but the Tigers outscored the Squires 12-1 in the second half.

Olivia Auler led Manchester with eight points, followed

by Stout with two points and Delani Henderson with one point.

Tippecanoe Valley 61, Manchester 32 The Tippecanoe Valley girls basketball team raced out to a 10-1 lead in the first 90 second of its game at Manchester and never let the Squires get close in a 61-32 win Thursday, Jan. 30.

Valley led 19-4 after the first quarter and steadily increased its lead throughout the game.

For Manchester, Shambarger led the Squires with 10 points and two rebounds, while Garriott had six points and three steals, Meyer had five points and six

...continued from Page 10A rebounds, and Parrett had five points and three rebounds. Day added three points and six rebounds, Stout had three points and three rebounds, Hatfield had two assists and four rebounds, Mooney had one rebound and one steal, and Creager had one rebound.

The Manchester JV team cut a 24-12 Valley lead to two points early in the fourth quarter but couldn’t get any closer in a 39-31 loss to the Vikings.

Stout led the Squires with 16 points.

Northfield Boys basketball Tri Central 50, Northfield 42 Despite shooting 53 percent from the field, Northfield committed 23 turnovers and were outscored 33-9 at the free throw line in a 50-42 loss to Tri Central Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Clayton Tomlinson led the Norse with 12 points, six steals and four assists, followed

by Kaleb Krom with 10 points and seven rebounds,.

The JV team defeated Tri Central 38-21.

Eli Kroh led in scoring with 10 points Rochester 67, Northfield 33 Northfield didn’t have an answer for Rochester in a TRC loss to the Zebras 6733 Friday, Jan. 31.

Krom led the Norse with seven points while Clayton Tomlinson and Dillon Tomlinson each had five points. Andrew Burns added four points while Treska had three points and Haupert had two points.

Clayton Tomlinson added four points and three steals while Jayden Peas had three steals.

The JV team lost to Rochester 32-24. Peas and Kroh each had eight points and Halderman added seen points.

Northfield 59, Caston 58 Trailing 45-31 with 5:30 left in the game, Northfield mounted a furious comeback that ended with a three-pointer from Clayton Tomlinson five seconds remaining to lead the Norse to a 59-58 win over Caston Saturday, Feb. 1.

Haupert led the Norse off the bench with 18 points and four steals, while Dillon Tomlinson had 10 points and two assists.

Girls basketball Northfield 56, Rochester 40 Northfield kept its Three Rivers Conference title hopes alive with a 5640 win over Rochester Thursday, Jan. 30.

Kearston Stout led the Norse with 21 points and six rebounds, followed by Emma Hover with 15

points and four rebounds,.

Southwood Girls basketball Southwood 48, Southern Wells 36 Southwood pulled away from Southern Wells in a 48-36 win Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Aleia Sweet led the Knights with 12 points and five rebounds, followed by Ella Haupert with 10 points and three rebounds, MaKenna Pace with eight points and eight rebounds, Erin Lehner with seven points and two rebounds, Sydney Helfin with seven points, and Sierra Stout and Kayla Mays with two points each.

The JV team topped Southern Wells 38-12.

Alaina Winer led the way with 17 points and six rebounds.

On Saturday, Southwood lost to North Miami, 59-30.

Boys basketball Southwood defeated North Miami, 6258. No further results were reported.

Wabash Boys basketball Wabash 48, Bluffton 31 Wabash held down Bluffton in a 48-31 win over the Tigers Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Elijah Vander Velden led the Apaches with 18 points, eight rebounds and five blocks. =The JV team defeated Bluffton 57-

49.

Dave Ford led the Apaches with 19 points, nine rebounds and two blocks, followed by Andrew Dinkins with 11 points and four rebounds, Wabash 76, Southern Wells 51 Wabash trailed Southern Wells 19-10 after one quarter before finding its way to a 76-51 win Saturday, Feb. 1.

Vander Velden led the Apaches with 21 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks, while Walters had 20 points and five rebounds, Holley had 11 points, nine rebounds, four steals and three assists, and Vogel with 10 points, seven assists and three rebounds.

The JV team beat Southern Wells 45-27.

Ford led with 13 points, five rebounds, and three steals, followed by Dinkins with nine points and six rebounds, O’Neil with nine points and four rebounds, Wilson with four points and four rebounds, Learned with three points and two rebounds, McDougle with two points and three rebounds, and Jones with two points.

Girls basketball Peru 53, Wabash 37 Playing shorthanded due to illness, the Wabash girls basketball team lost to Peru 53-37 Wednesday, Jan.

29.

Linda Cordes led the Apaches with 11 points and nine rebounds, Mariah Wyatt with seven points and 13 rebounds, Rylee Yoakum with five points and three rebounds, Maya Benysh with four points and three rebounds, Isabelle Davis with three points and three rebounds, Hannah Layne and Brook Westendorf with two points each, and Madison Lutz with one point.

Girls basketball Wabash 59, Whitko 21 The Apaches got a warm-up for the postseason with a 59-21 win over Whitko Friday, Jan. 31.

Alivia Short led Wabash with 24 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks and Wyatt added 12 points, 10 rebounds and three steals.

Matter had six points and four rebounds, Lutz had six points and four steals, Benysh had three points and four assists, Hannah Layne had three points, Cordes had two points and two rebounds, and Emma Tracy had one point.

The win was coach Matt Stone’s 200th victory.

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Miami County Extension receives donation Miami County, a local leader in research and education, has received a charitable contribution in the amount of $2,600, from partner Farm Credit MidAmerica, to help with ongoing support of current UAV/drone education to farmers and youth in the community. This commitment follows the company’s collaboration with Purdue Extension and other agriculturally based businesses, as they work to bring knowledge of cutting-edge, precision agriculture technologies to the forefront of producers’ minds.

Farm Credit MidAmerica has a longstanding commitment

and pledge of support to Purdue University and Indiana 4-H. This commitment continues to grow as the university finds new and innovative ways to promote the health and vibrancy of rural America and shape the next generation of agriculture leaders.

“Support from partners like Farm Credit Mid-America is critical in helping to bring drone technology and education to the farmers in the fields and to kids in the classrooms,” said Corey Roser, Extension Educator in Miami County.

“This grant will allow us to purchase a fleet of state-of-the-art drones to be used as teaching tools so that

farmers and youth are not just reading about it on paper, but experiencing it first hand as they try out the technology.”

The use of UAV’s in agriculture is one of the fastest growing trends in the Agriculture Industry today. Drones allow aerial imaging of fields to help diagnose general crop health or troubleshoot areas of fields suffering crop damage, drainage problems, nutrient deficiency or disease.

Providing farmers and clients with information like this opens the door to developing better management and environmental practices. Likewise, UAV

technology proves valuable in livestock operations to hone in on herd health and pasture management.

Research and data from projects in areas like UAVs allow Purdue Extension Educators to train farmers and crop professionals at the county level on how they can maximize return on investment with crops and livestock.

On the other side of the spectrum, drones have become invaluable tools for Purdue Extension Educators as they work to teach key STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, & Math) skills which are imperative in career

development.

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%, while non-STEM employment is growing at 9.8%. In 2019, 2.4 million STEM jobs went unfilled.

Indiana 4-H and the Miami County 4-H program are making moves to help combat this problem with new hands-on projects, curriculum, technology, and an increased focus in areas like computer science, coding, engineering, science, and agriculture.

“This is an enormous job market that will need to be occupied. By providing hands-on STEAM

experiences via 4-H, we can help develop and set youth on the path for success as they move into adulthood,” stated Roser.

Farm Credit MidAmerica is an agricultural lending cooperative, owned and controlled by their customers. They are one of the largest associations within the Farm Credit System, serving nearly 90,000 customers throughout Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Today, the Farm Credit System provides more than $191 billion in credit and related services to farmers, agribusinesses and rural home owners, as well as agricultural and

rural utility cooperatives. They are intently focused on programs supporting young, beginning, and small farmers to help support the future of agriculture.

In the past year alone, Farm Credit Mid-America has given over $375,000 in scholarships to students in ag related fields. Additionally, in 2018, Farm Credit contributed an additional $1.7 million in programs and gifts that benefited rural communities, young people, commodity groups, and other agricultural organizations by supporting the next generation of agriculture.

Gappa to be inducted to Hall of Fame

Mr. & Mrs. Roger Waltz An open house is planned for Saturday, Feb. 8, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Waltz’s 70th wedding anniversary.

Waltz and the former Patty A. Heston were married at Mrs. Heston’s home in Ridgeville by the Rev.

Zelma Mills on Feb. 10, 1950. The couple renewed their vows last year at Asbury Country Church.

The couple now resides in rural Wabash. They have two children Teresa (Barrie) Bunnell, Wabash, and Karen

(Rick) Johnson of Iowa. They also have five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

The open house will be from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Waltz’s home, 1980 East, 250 South, Wabash.

Jan (Eichenauer) Gappa, former Wabash High School student will be inducted into the 2020 Hall of Fame for her accomplishments as a track and field athlete.

Jan began her freshman year at Wabash High School with a difficult decision to make between her love of 2 springtime sports, track and field or tennis. Her choice to pursue a career in track immediately paid dividends as Jan burst onto the Indiana state track and field scene with a state championship in long jump (18’ 6.50”) and a third-place finish in the 200 m. dash

(25.23 sec.) during her freshman season in 1997.

While a serious knee injury derailed her sophomore year and limited her ability to compete in track and field during 1998, Jan was not finished.

With the support of her family and coaches, she trained even harder and returned to the highest level of state competition as a junior. At the state meet in 1999, Jan leapt a high school personal best in the long jump (19’ 0”) to finish as runner-up while also capturing third place in the 200 m. dash (25.35 sec.) and sixth place in the 100 m. dash (12.28 sec.).

Capping off an amazing Indiana high school career as a senior in 2000, Jan won her second state title in the long jump (18’ 10”) and placed 5th in the 200 m. dash (25.37 sec.). Jan placed in 7 individual state track events in her high school career, including the 2 state titles, helping her to become the 26th All-time Indiana State Meet Scorer with 51 points.

Later that summer, Jan earned AllAmerican status in 3 events, Long Jump, 200 m. dash, and 4x100m. relay, at the 2000 USA Track and Field Junior Olympics in Buffalo, NY.

Jan was a 4-year member of the Purdue Women’s Track and Field Team, which was highlighted by the 2001 Indoor Big Ten Team Championship.

She served as a team captain during her junior and senior seasons, while competing in long jump and heptathlon at Purdue. Jan now resides in Carmel, IN with her husband, Jake, and 3 children.

The 2020 Hall of Fame banquet is being held on February 7th with a 2020 Hall of Fame Reception on the following day, February 8th in Terre Haute.

Sharp Creek officials announce honor roll Officials from Sharp Creek Elementary School announced the honor roll of students in grades four through six for the second quarter of the 2019-20 school year.

Those earning honors were: All A Honor Roll 4th Grade: Teagan Baer, Briggs Baker, Collin Biehl, Haylee Boring, Karsen Brown, Ali Copeland, Montgomrie Dawes, Megan Easterday, Madelyn Holley, Callie McClure, Emily Miller, Preston Moore, Kolten Prus, Makaela Shoue, Calvin Thompson,

Naomi Watson 5th Grade: Dawson Texeira, Adrienne Unger, Ruby Weaver, Emma Wilson, Chloie Y o u n g b l o o d 6th Grade: Lillian Barton, Gavin Brainard, Tyler Haupert, Sophia Holley, Neil Long, Mason Lyons, Francie McDonald, Erin Rehak, Mackenzie Southwick, Brinlei Swihart, Cody Yeiser A-B Honor Roll 4th Grade: Kyra Aderman, Bella Baynes, Samantha Bolin, Justin Brunett, Jailea Emley, Kasen Fitch, Jozilynn Fleshood, Joeleen Gedcus, Brayden

Gidley, Jazmine Gill, Cooper Good, Joseph Hall, Luke Hemingway, Cody Holmes, James Kowalczuk, Kash Laferney, Gavin Lester, Lana Miller, Kaydence Moser, Kaleigh Rice, Gabbriellah Rojas, Breckin Sanders, Ean Selleck, Leah Shafer, Stella Stephens, Breslyn Swihart, Caydence Turley, Isabella Unger, Jerrick Warnock, Simon Webb 5th Grade: Kiana Bretzman, Wyatt Butcher, Alivia Cole, Abigail DeLong, Chad Eckols, Corbin Goshert, Kaden

Johnson, Lilli Koonce, Olia Leffert, Justin Lynn, Landon McLaughlin, Emily Melton, Logan Mercer, Austin Miller, Isabella Myers, Jacob Nelser, Kennady Nordman, Kevin Parke, Elaine Rehak, ogan Roark, Elijah Shoue, Gracie Sisco, Rylan Turner 6th Grade: Tayten Barlow, Maddox Elzy, Kaelynne Emley, Luke Eviston, Logan Graft, Grace Harrington, Jade Harrington, Callie Hoffman, Drake King, Logan Lyons, Eli Pence, Alyssa Schnepp, Ryder Schram, Isaac Stakeman

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Constance Ann Squires, 81

Carl Doran, 76

William Jay Brewer

“Silhouette Lady”

Practiced Tai Chi

Loved basketball

May 23, 1938 – Jan. 31, 2020

April 21, 1943 – Feb. 1, 2020

Aug. 28, 1964 – Jan. 28, 2020

Constance Ann (Shick) Squires, 81, of rural Wabash died at 4:50 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born May 23, 1938 in LaPorte to Donald and Winifred (Dunham) Shick.

After memorizing the Dorothy Squires’ Sweet Mayonnaise recipe, she married Fredrick Howard Squires in LaPorte on Aug. 25, 1963.

Her family will remember her love and devotion to her husband, Fred, children Beth, Amy, Meg, and Tom and 10 grandchildren. Connie created memories for her family with the AKC collies she raised, her canning and freezing of Fred’s massive garden, cooking and baking as well as her beautiful rose garden. It seemed only natural that she and Fred would study to become Master Gardeners, just further proof of their green thumbs. Using her major field of study from Indiana University in Recreational Therapy, she worked in the schools as a reading tutor and also in classes with special needs kids.

Many people in the area know Connie as the “Silhouette Lady.” After raising her children, Connie was able to pursue her love of art and children by working across the region cutting silhouettes from paper and doing paper cuttings of some of the beloved buildings in the area. She was the featured silhouette artist at the Johnny Appleseed Festival in Fort Wayne for over 15 years.

Connie Squires is survived by her 4 children, Beth (Darren Crandell) Squires of Fort Wayne, Amy (Jeff) Beer of Nappanee, Meg (Jamie) Butcher of Lone Tree, Colo., and Tom (Michele) Squires of Petoskey, Mich.; 10 grandchildren, Jessica (Dustin) Echard of Wabash, Jack Stein of Warsaw, Treg Beer of Arvada, Colo., Abigail Stein of Fort Wayne, Graham Butcher of Gunnison, Colo., Liz Beer of Nappanee, Trevor Butcher of Lone Tree, Matthew Stein of Fort Wayne, Emma Squires and Michael Squires both of Petoskey; and her sister and brother in-law, Janet and Robert Halderman of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Fred; and brother, Richard (Dick) Shick.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at Wabash Presbyterian Church, 123 W. Hill Street, Wabash, with Rev. Jonathan Cornell officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was 4-8 p.m. Monday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.

Preferred memorials are the Dorothy Squires Educational Fund at the Community Foundation of Wabash County or an art program of the Donor’s Choice.

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

Elizabeth “Betty” Benjamin, 73 Enjoyed bingo Aug. 8, 1946 – Jan. 28, 2020

Elizabeth Nelda Ann “Betty” Benjamin, 73, of Wabash, died at 8:44 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Aug. 8, 1946 in Kankakee, Ill. to Bruno and Yvonne Nelda (Pellitier) Boudreau.

Betty was a 1964 graduate of St. Joseph Seminary High School in Kankakee. She married Norman L. Benjamin in Bourbonnais, Ill. on April 26, 1969. She was a homemaker and attended the St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash.

Betty enjoyed playing bingo, and spending time with Norm and her family. She has lived in Wabash since 1985, coming from Country Club Hills, Ill. She is survived by her husband, Norman L. Benjamin of Wabash; two sons, Dennis L. Benjamin of Wabash, and Walter C. (Amanda) Benjamin of Lagro; and two brothers, Vince Boudreau of St. Louis, Mo., and Tim Boudreau of Chicago, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Father Levi Nkwocha officiating. Burial was in the Garden of St. Bernard at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Calling was 3-6:30 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home, with a rosary service at 6:30 p.m.

The memorial guest book for Betty may be signed at http://www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Carl Roger Doran, 76, of Miami Beach, Fla., formerly of Wabash, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at his home in Miami Beach. He was born April 21, 1943 in South Amboy, N.J. to Carrol A. and Lorraine (Schrogel) Doran.

Carl was a 1960 graduate of Fair Haven High School in N.J., a 1964 graduate of DePauw University, and a graduate of The American Institute of Foreign Trade. He was the Senior Vice President of the Export Division at Ford Meter Box, retiring after 41 years, and also served on the board of directors until his retirement in 2008. He was a member of the Wabash First United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer, and practiced yoga and Tai Chi. He is survived by two daughters, Julie (Randy) Reed of Wabash, and Amy (Ben) Lucker of Los Alamos, N.M.; five grandchildren, Alina Reed and Alex Reed, both of Wabash, Keegan Lucker of Lansing, Mich., Doran Lucker and Nina Lucker, both of Los Alamos, and Kathy Doran of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Doran; and sister, Sally McGuire.

Funeral services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Honeywell Foundation in Wabash.

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

Margaret “Peg” Carter, 82 Chicago Cubs fan May 11, 1937 – Jan. 31, 2020 Margaret G. “Peg” Carter, 82, of Wabash, died at 12:56 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 at her home. She was born May 11, 1937 in Muncie to Mark and Mary Ellen (Weaver) Rice.

Peg was a 1955 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Max E. Carter in the Wabash Christian Church parsonage on April 30, 1960; he died Oct. 13, 2016. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash.

Peg was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, reading, cross stitching, and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. She was a very loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by five children, Gary (Patricia Pierce) Carter of Glasgow, Ky., Mark (Julie) Coon, Cindy (Barry) Booth, Carol Carter, and Lynn (Darrell) Thompson, all of Wabash; 13 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sister, Judith (Vincent) Baucco of Wabash; sister-in-law, Kathy (Richard) Lower of Wabash; and her brother-in-law, Joe Bill (Sherry) Carter of Fall Brook, Calif. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and her son, Larry Coon.

Funeral services were Feb. 5 at St. Bernard Catholic Church with Father Anthony Steinacker officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery. Calling was Tuesday, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service.

Preferred memorial is St. Bernard Catholic School.

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

William “Jay” Brewer, 55, North Manchester died on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 in Toledo, Ohio.

Jay was born on Aug. 28, 1964 in Wabash to Don W. and Nancy J. (Ross) Brewer.

Jay graduated from Manchester High School in 1983. He also played basketball at Manchester High School and later at Jacksonville College in Texas.

Jay was a lifelong construction worker and most recently worked for Sterling Contracting in North Webster for the last three years.

Jay had a heart of gold especially when it came to his nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters, and parents. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and playing basketball in leagues in Wabash.

He was a hard worker and creative in his construction work. His job gave him the opportunity to travel in which he thoroughly enjoyed.

Throughout life’s challenges, he loved the Lord with all of his heart.

Jay will be remembered by his parents; brothers, Todd A. (Cristal) Brewer and Kevin (Carrie) Brewer, all of North Manchester; and his sisters, Debbie S. (Steve) Dotson of Silver Lake, and Stephanie (Scott) Martin of South Bend.

Funeral service was Feb. 1 with calling prior at Sweetwater Assembly of God with Pastor Jeremy Jones and Pastor Chad McAtee as officiants.

Burial was in Laketon Cemetery, Laketon.

Preferred memorials are to Lansing Teen Challenge, 510 Willow St. Lansing, Mich. 48906.

Jack Gidley, 76 Retired from Ford Meter Box May 29, 1943 – Jan. 30, 2020 Jack R. Gidley, 76, Wabash, died Jan. 30, 2020 at Peabody Retirement Community.

Services were Feb. 4 at McDonald Funeral Home with Pastor David Phillips officiating with calling two hours prior.

Audian Jack Kirby, 68 Loved by many April 7, 1951 – Jan. 30, 2020

Audian Jack Kirby, 68, Fort Wayne, died Jan. 30, 2020.

He was born April 7, 1951.

Funeral services were Feb. 5 at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service with calling prior.

Burial was in Roann Community Cemetery.

Lewie Overlander, 81 Was a carpenter April 4, 1938 – Jan. 31, 2020

Lewie Arnold Overlander, 81, Akron died Jan. 31, 2020.

He was born on April 4, 1938 in Miami County, to Edward and Catherine (Kamp) Overlander.

Services were Feb. 5. at Earl-Love Funeral Home.

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David Brace, 83

Steven Lane, 70

Avid fisherman

Enjoyed John Wayne movies

April 26, 1936 – Jan. 30, 2020

Aug. 11, 1949 – Jan. 31, 2020

David James Brace, 83, North Manchester died on Jan. 30, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

David was born on April 26, 1936 to William and Ellen (Fratus) Brace in Erie Pa. David graduated from Central High School in 1955. He then married Patricia Reed on July 7, 1956.

David served in the U.S. Marines, and worked at Manchester Founder for over 15 years and Carter farms for 38 years. He retired in 1999.

David attended Sweetwater Assembly of God, North Manchester and loved camping, watching sports, NASCAR, playing golf, and was an avid fisherman.

The memory of David will always be remembered by his wife; sons David J. (Kelly) Brace of Fort Wayne, Doug Brace of Fort Wayne and Ron (Karen) Brace of Claypool; daughter Michelle “Shelly” Enyeart of North Manchester; brother Paul Brace of Chapel Hill, Tenn.; grandchildren Jarrod (Christi Corbran) Enyeart of Servia, Nick (Heather) Enyeart of North Manchester, Wendy (Josh) Brown of Warsaw, Tegan Brace of Chicago, Ill., Ashley (Clint) Lightbourn of Fort Wayne, Tiffany Brace of Fort Wayne and Monica, Reed and Eli Brace of Claypool; 13 great grandchildren.

David was preceeded in death by his parents; brother William Brace; and sisters Donna Snook and Ruth DeToro.

Services were Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with calling one hour prior. Additional calling was Monday, Feb. 3. Funeral was officiated by Pastor Jeremy Jones and Pastor Chad McAtee.

Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

Preferred Memorials are to Sweetwater Assemply of God, 2551 East State Road 114, North Manchester 46962 or Alzheimer’s Association 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

McKee Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com.

Patricia Egolf Leckrone, 81 Played French horn Sept. 24, 1938 – Dec. 31, 2020 Patricia H “Pat” Egolf Leckrone, 81 of North Manchester, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at 5:40 p.m., at Heritage Care Center in Utah.

She was born Sept. 24, 1938, in Huntington to Harold and Mary Louise (Heeter) Leckrone.

She was a 1956 graduate of Chester High School.

Patricia loved music and played the French horn throughout her life. After her father, Harold Leckrone, started the North Manchester Civic band in 1976, Pat continued to be an intricate part of the band. She played French horn for over 40 years until her passing. She was also a member of the Wabash County Honors Band and Wabash County Choir. She was a member of the Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester.

Patricia served as the Chester Township Assessor. She was formerly employed at Tricks Supply Company, Egolf Superior Salvage, Heckman Bindery, Dr. Croner’s Dental Office, Key Pharmacy, and Allied Waste.

She was a member of the Ivy Chapter #69 Order of the Easter Star, Psi Iota Xi Sorority, and the North Manchester Historical Society.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, joking with her friends, reminiscing about her past, attending band concerts, collecting antiques, and working in the yard. Pat was known for her dedication to the small town of North Manchester. She lived there over 60 years.

Contributing to the local Historical Museum was one of her past times.

She loved the history that made North Manchester her home.

She is survived by her brother Mike Leckrone of Middleton, Wis.; daughters Jami Egolf Rodriguez of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Traci Egolf Poretta of Eagle Mountain, Utah; 5 grandchildren, Justin, Jordan, Jenna, Jaryn, and Vienna. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Vincenza Porretta.

Pat wanted to thank her family, friends, and neighbors for all the wonderful memories.

Services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Manchester Civic Band.

Margaret Frieden, 96 Loved jokes Sept. 30, 1923 – Feb. 1, 2020 Margaret E. Frieden, 96, North Manchester died Feb. 1, 2020.

She was born Sept. 30, 1923.

Services are Feb. 8 at 2:30 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester with calling an hour prior.

Steven A. Lane, 70, North Manchester, passed away Jan. 31, 2020 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. One of ten children, Steven was born in Wabash to Eugene and Hazel (Miller) Lane on Aug. 11, 1949.

After graduating from Akron High School, Steven joined the United States Army, something that Steven was always proud of. He was also a member of the American Legion.

On Nov. 23, 1977 Steven married his best friend and soulmate, Lavaughna Woods. The two were wed for forty-two years. To support his family, Steven worked at Zimmer as a tool and die maker for twenty-six years, retiring in 2014. When he had the chance to relax, Steven enjoyed woodworking, fishing, watching John Wayne movies and other Westerns, reenacting old wars and the old way of life. He especially loved Camaros and other cars. Steven was described as the finest man anyone had ever known and his family’s rock. Steven was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was continuously putting others before the needs of himself, and he loved supporting his children and grandchildren. For the past sixteen years, Steven fought cancer, and he never let it beat him.

The loving memory of Steven A. Lane will be forever cherished by his wife, Lavaughna Lane, North Manchester; two daughters, Katie (Andrew) Robinson and Kelly Aust, both of North Manchester; three brothers, Junior (Viola) Lane, Speicherville, Jerry (Robin) Lane, Warren, and Larry Lane, North Manchester; five sisters, Rosie (Larry) Miller of Wabash, Iva Wright of North Manchester, Peggy (Jerry) Shepler of Wabash, Linda Allen of North Manchester, and April Young of North Manchester; four grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Steven was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Patsy Honeycutt.

Calling was Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 from 1-3 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral services began at the conclusion of calling. Pastor J.P. Freeman officiated. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Steven A. Lane, memorial contributions may be made to Miles for Myeloma Fund, P.O. Box 7072, Indianapolis, Ind. 46207.

Terry Pence, 64 Retired from Paperworks March 26, 1955 – Jan. 30, 2020 Terry Pence of Wabash passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born March 26, 1955 in Wabash to William and Dixie Pence. Terry married Debbie Richardson on September 8, 1989 in Wabash. She survives. He graduated from Wabash High School.

Terry worked 40 years at PaperWorks, retiring in 2012. Terry loved raising his farm animals and his hunting dogs. His cat Harvey would go deer hunting with him. He loved fishing, golf, bird hunting and spending time on his boat. Terry loved spending time with his friends and especially with family.

Terry is survived by his wife Debbie; son Jason (Brandi Wakefield); grandson Braden; step-granddaughter Danika; brothers Rick (Cindy) Pence of North Manchester, Dave (Russann) Pence of Lady Lake, Fla., and Thom (Shirley) Pence, of Wabash; his mother, Dixie; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, William, and his grandparents.

There will be no service per Terry’s wishes.

Janice Case, 79 Avid Chicago Cubs fan Oct. 15, 1940 – Feb. 3, 2020

Janice Sue Case, 79, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 1:00 am, Monday, February 3, 2020 at her home. She was born October 15, 1940 in Wabash, to Denzil and Thelma (Stair) Leming.

Janice was a graduate of Wabash High School. She married Carlos Ray Case in Wabash on Feb. 6, 1961; he died March 7, 2006. She was a homemaker. Janice was an avid Chicago Cubs Fan, and enjoyed raising chickens and cats.

She is survived by two daughters, Christina (Tracy) Enyeart and Jacqueline Case, both of Wabash; two grandchildren, Amanda (Terry) Smith of Huntington, and Brandon (Crissy) Holmes of Fort Wayne; and four great-grandchildren, Caitlyn Downs and Jayden Smith, both of Huntington, Addisyn Holmes of Fort Wayne, and Bailey Heath of Huntington. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Mark Case; and her sister, Doris Stair.

Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Richard King officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.

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

Police and fire reports Wabash Police Department Citations Jan. 27 Ian S. Boocher, 19, Roann, cited for an exhaust violation.

Drew C. Pylant, 28, Wabash, cited for

operating while never being licensed.

Jan. 28 Jacob T. Simpson, 26, Lafayette, cited for speed.

Jan. 29 Debra L. Bowyer, 27, Peru, cited for speed.

David T. Moore, 38, Danville, cited for speed.

Tammy M. Metzger, 52, West Lafayette, cited for speed.

Jan. 30 Johnny R. Learned, 38, Wabash cited for

driving while suspended.

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Police and fire reports Wabash Police Department Citations Jan. 27 Ian S. Boocher, 19, Roann, cited for an exhaust violation.

Drew C. Pylant, 28, Wabash, cited for operating while never being licensed.

Jan. 28 Jacob T. Simpson, 26, Lafayette, cited for speed.

Jan. 29 Debra L. Bowyer, 27, Peru, cited for speed.

David T. Moore, 38, Danville, cited for speed.

Tammy M. Metzger, 52, West Lafayette, cited for speed.

Jan. 30 Johnny R. Learned, 38, Wabash cited for driving while suspended.

Bookings Jan. 24 Nikita M. Fulton, 20, Roann, charged with theft. continued on page15A 49, Wabash charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia.

Stacy W. Nice, 44, Wabash charged with probation violation.

Christopher L. Grindle, 38, Wabash charged on writ of attachment.

Jan. 29 Randall K. Turner, 35, Wabash charged with possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, driving while suspended, and possession of paraphernalia.

Jan. 30 Aaron M. Bishop, 32, Wabash charged with possession of methamphetamine.

Christine E. Johnson, 25, Wabash charged with possession of controlled substance.

Accidents Jan. 30 At 3:25 p.m., a vehicle driven by Steven T.

Wagner, 55, Peru, collided with a parked car at 1340 Manchester Avenue.

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Citations Jan. 23 Kirsten D. Harris, LaFontaine, cited for disregarding a stop sign.

Jan. 26 Alex M. Talbert, Fort Wayne, cited for speed.

Jan. 30 Zachary E. Amburgey, Wabash, cited for speed.

Accidents Jan. 25 At 5:09 p.m., a vehi-

Dumptruck overturned on State Road 13 On January 28, 2020, at approximately 2:49 p.m. Wabash Police responded to the area of State Road 13 just South of U.S. 24 for a single vehicle crash.

Wabash Police located a Republic Services Refuse truck on its driver’s side in the middle of State Road 13. Wabash Police identified the driver as Michael D. Vettel, 47, Peru, Indiana.

Vettel was transported to Parkview Wabash Hospital for

medical treatment.

Wabash Police allege that Vettel was turning Southbound on State Road 13 from U.S. 24 and speed was a contributing factor in the vehicle overturning.

The passenger in the truck was not injured. H & K Wrecker Service of Urbana got the truck upright and removed from the roadway.

The roadway had a brief closure as the truck was removed.

Assisting Wabash Police were Wabash

cle driven by Jennifer A. Spencer, Attica, collided with a guardrail on State Road 15 near County Road 200 North.

Jan. 26 At 10:41 a.m., a vehicle driven by Debra K. Byers, 59, Roanoke, collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near Stitt Street.

Jan. 27 At 2:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by Devon G. Dailey, 26, Wabash, ran off the road on Old 24 near County Road 700 West.

North Manchester Citations Jan. 27 Angela M. Thomas,

50, North Manchester, cited for driving while suspended.

Fire Jan. 24 5:21 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

Jan. 26 12:16 a.m., 300 block of South First Street for medical assist.

7:12 a.m., 400 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist.

8:48 a.m., 400 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist.

10:16 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for an alarm.

11:35 a.m., 500 block

of Kech Street for medical assist.

11:46 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

12:23 p.m., 300 block of State Road 13 North for equipment malfunction.

6:51 p.m., 500 block of North Wayne Street for an alarm.

Jan. 30 6 a.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

12:16 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Marriage License Jennifer C. Pershing, 36 and Corey R. Shaw, 35.

Building caught fire on Dimension Ave. WABASH CITYResponded to a report of a building on fire on January 31, 2020 at 1328 hrs located at 110 Dimension Ave., Wabash, IN. While responding, crews were advised by Wabash Police units on scene that flames were showing.

The fire was extinguished as of 1440 hrs. Damage is estimated at $75,000. All crews were back inservice at 1731 hrs.

The Wabash City Fire Department is investigating the cause and origin of the fire which appears to have started in an

undetermined location. At the time of this press release the cause of the fire is under investigation.

If any further questions please feel free to contact the Wabash City Fire Chief or the officer in charge.

First responders work at the scene of the accident on Jan. 28, where a refuse truck tipped.

Photo by Mandy Underwood.

City Fire, Wabash County Sheriff, Indiana State Police,

and Wabash County EMA.

First responders at the scene of the fire on Jan. 31 on Dimension Ave. Photo by Joseph Slacian.

Correction Due to a clerical error, the Wabash City Police Department mistakenly listed Dennis Thrailkill as having been arrested for the alleged offense of illegal possession of a syringe.

Instead, Larry D. Easterday should have been the

individual identified as having allegedly committing the offense. The Wabash Police Department and The Paper of Wabash County apologizes for any confusion this may have caused.

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Fundraiser planned for MHS grad A fundraiser for Elizabeth Schilling, a Manchester High school graduate who is fighting a brain tumor will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, from 5-8 p.m. at Manchester High School. Cost is $10/meal; dine in or carry out. Menu includes pork loin, mashed potatoes, salad, dessert, and a drink. There will be T-shirts sold to support Liz for $20 each.

Pre-sale of tickets is available at Rhinestone and Roses. Tickets will also be available at the door.

UM COMMUNITY DINNER: The United Methodist Church will be hosting a community dinner on Friday, Feb 7, from 4:30-7 p.m. at the North Manchester United Methodist Church located at 306 East Second Street.

Menu includes baked steak, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, roll, dessert and drink. Ticket cost for adults is $8.50 and children (7-12) is $5, children under 6 are free. Carry outs available at 4:30 p.m.

The public is welcome. North Manchester United Methodist Church is handicapped-accessi-

ble, with parking in the rear of the church and the East Second Street parking lot.

FRANCES SLOCUM CHAPTER DAR TO MEET: Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet Tuesday, Feb 11, 6:30 p.m. at the Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. The chapter will be honoring Wabash County Good Citizens for 2019-20.

The program will be presented by Sarah Siders, on Miami Nation of American Indians. Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution.

Those having ques-

tions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-563-4661 or Barbara Amiss at 260982-4376.

LEGION AUXILARY HOST VALENTINE DAY DINNER: American Legion Auxiliary #402 will host a special Valentine’s Day Dinner on Friday, Feb. 14, 4:30 - 7 p.m. at the Bluebird Café in Laketon. IN. Choice of Prime Rib or Shrimp, Potato, Salad, Drink & Dessert. Flowers will be available for the ladies in attendance.

Cost is $12.50 and advanced tickets and Carry-outs are available. Contact Bluebird, 260-306-0162 for more information.

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY HOSTS POLAR PLUNGE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Manchester invites residents of Wabash and Kosciusko counties to Freezin’ for a Reason on Saturday, Feb. 22 outside the Physical Education and Recreation Center (PERC). “This is a great way for individuals and their teams to support our area while having a blast,” said Ali Goetcheus, MU direc-

tor of civic engagement at theAcorns Office of Volunteer Services. “Please join us and commit to raise up to $75 for Special Olympics.”

Team members can sign up as participants, which means they jump in the water, or “virtual plungers,” who raise money but do not get wet. To register, go to https://www.firstgiving.com/event/soindiana/Polar-PlungeNorth-Manchester.

Events begin at 10 a.m. with sign-ups and welcome, followed by costume judging at noon. The water portion is 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., with the After-Splash Bash lunch at 1:30 p.m. The goal is to raise $17,000 for Special Olympics in Wabash and Kosciusko counties, with 50 plungers on campus. The event will highlight local allied sports teams for students with intellectual or physical disabilities. “If you are taking part in the plunge, we advise wearing old gym shoes you don’t mind getting wet,” Goetcheus said.

“You’ll want to bring a pair of dry shoes and a change of clothes.” Participants are encouraged to wear costumes to rep-

resent their teams. If you have questions, contact theAcorns at 260-982-5721 or theacorns@manchester.ed u.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP: The winter session of GriefShare will begin on Wednesday, Feb 5 from 6:30-8 p.m.

McKee Mortuary, Inc and the

Congregational Christian Church have partnered together to offer the community GriefShare, a 13 week session of discussion, video seminars and individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Participant will need to purchase a work-

book at a cost of $15.

Scholarships are available for those who need. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street.

Please contact the church at 260-982-2882 for more information or to register.

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Veterans to meet Feb. 14 Veterans Coffee and Snacks guest speaker at the Feb. 14 meeting will be Dr. Charles Lyons from Wabash. Lyons, ranked as a captain, was in the Army and served in Vietnam as a medic. He will be sharing some photos from his time in Vietnam. The meeting will be in the main room of the LaFontaine Community Building.

SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Congratulations to our Knight Note winners for the week of Jan. 20-24: Elliana S. (2nd grade), from Mrs. Dubuque, for being a reliable and trustworthy student and helping other students. Braxton H. (6th grade), from Mrs. Kendall, for his hard work and effort during reading class.

DRAYSON PACE is

the Knight of the Week! He is a freshman at Southwood Jr. Sr. High School. He plays basketball and golf. SOUTHWOOD JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: Congratulations to Landon Mitchell, Dakota Wilson and Brandon Lawson.

They are the weekly drawing winners from the Knight Note recipients.

BREAKFAST at the LaFontaine Community Building will be on Saturday Feb. 8 from 7:30-10 a.m. The menu includes sausage gravy, biscuits, scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, orange juice, apple juice, milk, and coffee. This breakfast is a fundraiser for the LaFontaine Community Building by the LaFontaine Lions.

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have received a $5,000 grant and Dan Ribble and Todd Dale have started to apply epoxy to the concrete floor in the Community Building.

They should be finished in about 2 weeks. The Lions Club is paying the $200 in excess of the $5000 bill. When the weather improves they will be installing a piece of playground equipment. They recently sponsored the Breakfast with Santa at the community Building. The Somerset Lions are the biggest supporters of The SRDC. Recently Cindy Holderman and Dave Richards joined and are the newest members. The Lions meet on the 3rd Monday of each month and are always looking for new members. ALL LIONS PLEASE READ THE FOL-

LOWING: As you already know, the Indiana Lions Foundation recruits volunteers from throughout the state of Indiana to work as ticket sellers and ticket scanners at the great Indiana State Fair. The funds raised by this project are used to provide Foundation matching grants to individual Lions Clubs to support their community service projects, to facilitate improvements to the Indiana Lions State Office Building in Indianapolis, and to support the day-today use of the facility

by Indiana Lions.

Family members and friends may also work with you as long as they are at least 18 years of age.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Stan Owen Feb. 8, Gerald Miller, Jessica Fakhoury Feb. 9, Ryan Weaver, Holly Gillespie Feb. 10, Claude Brane, Caroyln BilliterRigney, Bob Royce Feb. 11, Lyndzy Silvers, Sue Vogleman, Kathie Dawes Feb. 12, Bethany Pier Feb. 13 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Ron & Noel Huston Feb. 8, Jim & Sandra Weaver Feb. 10, Wayne and Joan Draper Feb. 13 SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940.

‘meals as planned and prepared by the dietary staff at Timbercrest Senior Living Center in North Manchester.

The meals are prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician. Each weekday between 11 a.m. and 12 noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s homes.

Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message.

A BETTER LIFEBRIANNA’S HOPE support and recovery meeting is at Wabash First UMC every Thursday at 8pm.

85 HOPE CLINIC: The clinic located at the Town Life Center,

603 Bond Street, N. Manchester. Office hours will be every Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. for client interviews, donation drop offs and general information. Clinic 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.

NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of the paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news

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Happy Homemakers meet Members of Happy Homemakers had their February meeting on the 23 at Ellen Rensberger’s home with Alice Eller assisting. Fourteen members were served a delicious breakfast of biscuits and sausage gravy, fruit and cinnamon rolls.

Sally Robbins opened the business meeting with the new meaning of “GOOD MORNING”.

G – Get up.

O – Open your heart.

O – Open your mind.

D – Dedicate your day to God. M – Meditate on God’s Word.

O – Optimize your faith and hope.

R – Rebuke all evils.

N – Never doubt God’s love.

I – Inspire someone.

N – Nothing should scare you.

G – Go out with joy.

So, I say GOOD MORNING and have a blessed day!

This was followed by the Pledge of Alliance and the Creed. Treasurer’s report was given.

Members were reminded that their 2020 dues were to be paid in January or February. The group discussed who they wanted to help this year. One of the groups discussed was the Fire Department to help with their new beepers. Dates and places for the 2020 meetings were set up. On a sad note, our adopted patient for many years at Vernon Manor went home to be with her Lord last month.

They decided to send the nursing staff at Vernon Manor a gift of roses and candy along with a card on Valentine’s Day in remembrance of

Tina. Sally reminded everyone to keep collecting hard plastic to recycle for the Roann Heritage Group.

February meeting will be on the 27th at The Fried Egg. The meeting was closed with The Collect.

THE ROANN LIONS Club wants you to mark your calendar for the annual Valentine Banquet to be held on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Walk by Faith Church. If you are over the age of 55 and live in Roann, or surrounding area, you are welcome to attend. The meal will be served at 6 p.m. so please arrive by 5:45 p.m. The entertainment will be McKenzie Niccum from Akron. She is a great pianist and will play many favorite songs. There will also be several door prizes. Come and bring a guest and enjoy the evening.

This is a free event sponsored by the Lions Club. We ask that you please make reservations this year. You may call Donna at 765-833-5663 for your reservations.

Carry out meals will be delivered to the shut-ins.

ROANN LIONS CLUB next meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 6.

ROANN TOWN BOARD meeting is Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall.

ROANN HERITAGE GROUP will meet on the Feb. 13, also in the Town Hall, at 6:30 p.m. Please continue saving your hard plastic for the group.

BILL BUZZARD will be the guest speaker at the Roann United Methodist Church on Feb. 9.

Lana Kuhn and Colleen Hollenback

will be greeters and Doug Bogert is the worship leader with Connie Doud at the piano. The service starts at 9 a.m. and Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. They are located at the corner of Adams and Arnold.

BOB MACE of the Roann First Brethren Church: “We all search to find belonging and love in this world, yet many feel that it has escaped them and loneliness and bitterness sets in.

Roann First Brethren Church will explore “Love Perfected” in 1 John 4:7-21. As we search for the promises of God in love, we are first reminded that God is love.

Therefore, all He does is agape love. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 says, “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.” (ESV) God doesn’t just do

these things, but it is important to know that this is His very nature. God is love, therefore, He is loving. All that He does is in the very person that He is. Therefore, if we are in Christ, love casts out all fear.

Remember, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. God loves you and diligently seeks you and the best for you, all for His glory.

Every Sunday in February we will consider a promise of God within the doctrine of His love. We worship at 10 a.m. every Sunday at 240 W. Allen St. in Roann.

Everyone is invited to attend. We have a passion for practical bible teaching, centered on the word of God, bathed in God’s love for one another.

We would be honored if you would join us Feb. 9. We will have a carry in luncheon following the worship service.”

CONTINUED PRAYERS for Rex Renz.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: None this week.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: February 5 – Andrea Bakehorn and Keith

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I CAN BE REACHED by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am to 1:00pm. Also, by phone 765-833-2614.

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Feb. 20 is the preregistration deadline for Wabash Art Guild’s watercolor workshop instructed

by Terry Armstrong, planned for Thursday, March 12.

All interested artists may attend the workshop at the Wabash Christian

Church, 110 W. Hill St., rear-alley entrance. Set-up starts at 8:30 AM, class will begin at 9:00 AM; with a break to eat (bring your sack-lunch); and will continue until about 3:30 PM. For pre-registration information, call 260-563-7690.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA In order to assure compliance with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and related requirements regarding compe ve nego a on of grant admin­ istra on services, the Wabash County Commissioners are seeking Proposals for the provision of the services described below rela ng to the Wabash Lighthouse Missions building renova ons project. The County was recently awarded a 2019 PF Grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. The project is to make necessary improvements to renovate the former Wabash Plain Dealer building to meet the needs of the Wabash Lighthouse Missions and 3 other nonprofit organiza ons.

Descrip on of Services Needed • Financial Management Services • Environmental Review • Procurement of Engineering and Construc on Services • Labor Standards Services • Project Management Services • Compliance with Civil Rights Requirements Services • Grant Close­out Services Type of Contract The Wabash County Commissioners will execute a firm, fixed­price type of contract for these services that is con ngent on the final commitment of grant funding. All services will be delivered for the agreed upon price.

Federal Requirements Prospec ve offerors should note the successful proposer must meet the following terms and condi ons: 1. 24 CFR Part 85.36.

2. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

3. Conflict of Interest (24 CFR Part 570).

4. Access to records.

5. Execu ve Order 11246 ­ Equal Employment Opportunity 6. Execu ve Order 12138 ­ Women Business Enterprise Policy.

7. Architectural Barrier Act of 1968.

8. Age Discrimina on Act of 1975.

9. Sec on 3 Clause ­ Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968.

10. Sec on 504 ­ Rehabilita on Act of 1973.

11. Reten on and Custodial Requirements (24 CFR Part 85.42).

12. Execu ve Order 11063.

13. Affirma ve Ac on Program / Plan.

14. Davis Bacon and Related Acts.

Proposal Content The proposal should include the following: 1. A descrip on of exper se, experience and resources directly relevant and available for the proposed project.

2. A list of similar projects previously completed.

3. A list of references.

4. Resumes of professional staff members that will work on this project.

5. Name of person to oversee project.

6. Descrip on of scope of services as per “Descrip on of Services Needed” and proposed prices as per “Type of Contract”.

7. Proposed Fee for Providing Services The proposal shall also provide the following informa on: name, tle, address and telephone number of individuals with authority to nego ate and bind the proposer contractually, and who may be contacted during the period of proposal evalua on.

Award of Contract Proposal Evalua on criteria shall include: 1. Firm’s history and resource capabili es to perform required services. 10 points 2. Evalua on of assigned personnel. 10 Points 3. Related Experience. 10 Points 4. Financial Management and Cost Alloca on experience and results. 10 Points 5. Familiarity with local experience and results. 10 Points 6. Ability to relate to project. 10 Points 7. Analysis of narra ve statement. 10 Points 8. Reference check. 10 Points 9. Price Comparison. 5 Points The contract will be awarded to the most reasonable, responsible, responsive offeror whose proposal is within the compe ve range and determined to be the most ad­ vantageous to the County. The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

The offeror shall perform, as directed by the State, all the necessary services required to assist and advise the Wabash County Commissioners on implemen ng the above referenced IOCRA grant. All respondents will have to comply with all Federal Third­ Party contract provisions. This project has a 10% MBE/WBE par cipa on goal.

If you are interested in providing the required services, please submit your proposal to the Mr. Jim Dils, Wabash County Commissioner Coordinator/HR Director located at One West Hill Street, Ste. 202, Wabash, IN 46992 no later than 12:00 P.M. local me on February 21, 2020. All proposals should be sealed and marked on the outside “IOCRA Grant Administra ve Proposal – Wabash Lighthouse Missions Project”. Each Proposal will be reviewed for completeness and clarity according to the above criteria.

Interviews are expected to be held the week of February 24, 2020.

The County may or may not nego ate the fee schedule with one or more offers. The County reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The contract is tenta vely scheduled to be awarded by the County the week of February 24, 2020. Offerors who desire addi onal informa on, a site visit or clarifica on regarding the Proposal, please contact Kris Clark with the Wabash Lighthouse Missions at (260) 571­3001 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. local me.

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CCC is topic of Salamonie senior lunch 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 carryin meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program.

UWIS interpretive naturalist Shelly Reed will present “The Civilian Conservation Corps of Indiana” through an engaging trivia presentation on Monday, March 2. The Main Dish will be Ham and Beans.

Attendees should plan to bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation to help 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 On Saturday, Feb. 8 from 3-7 p.m.

Salamonie Lake will have a short program

on eagles followed by a drive to some wellknown eagle spots.

The drive will end at the roost site to watch the bald eagles fly in for the night. Fill up your gas tank and prepare for an awesome eagle adventure!

Bring snacks, drinks, binoculars, cameras, spotting scopes and dress for the occasion!

Warm food and drinks will be available for free-will donations. There is a small amount of walking involved.

Accessible parking is available and should be noted at registration. All areas we plan to visit have had many eagles in the

years’ past. To register, call Upper Wabash Interpretive Service at 260-468-2127.

Advance registration is requested.

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 S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260-4682127. Some of the activities at the S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center include wildlife view-

ing area, interactive reservoir exhibits, natural and cultural history displays, a children’s room, and the Salamonie Raptor Center featuring live birds of prey.

LAGRO TOWN HALL can be reached by phone at 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271.

F E B R U A R Y BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Colleen Cambell, Feb. 4; Liz Schmid, Feb. 8; Thelma Sanchez, Feb. 9; Bill Miller, Feb. 12; Josh Gidley, Feb. 20; Andrew Frieden, Feb.21; Arden Heagy, Feb.22. Happy birthday to all!

H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN FEBRUARY TO: Scott and Julie Hendry, Feb. 13 and Larry and Judy Quinn, Feb. 13.

Congratulations everyone!

THE LAGRO U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T 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, begin at 9 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages following at 10 a.m. 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.

S A I N T P A T R I C K ’ 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. Due to winter weather St. Patrick’s Church will not have mass until March 15, 2020.

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 C O M M U N I T Y 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.

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In 1940 the Community Building was purchased as a fellowship hall for the United Methodist Church. This building was located on the west side of SR 13 just north of CR 500N in Urbana.

The church then moved this building to its now location, 44 Half St. The Methodist Church had no kitchen facilities and this building made a great addition for the church because it had an eight-foot lean to on the back side which housed a kitchen. As the United Methodist Church grew and added new additions to their own building, this building that was purchased in 1940 was no longer needed and was sold to the Urbana Lions Club in 1971. Today this building is used for many community activities.

T h e Lions/Community building has stood the test of time and has been remodeled with new kitchen facilities, restroom and a new front entrance all of which was added in the late ‘70s early ‘80s.

The front was added to accommodate handicaps. The new additions the Lions have done to the building makes it an ideal place for all activities.

Urbana Lions want the people who rent the building to enjoy their stay.

The building is a treasure of museum items from the Urbana High School and town from 1853 through the 1960s and to the present along with the pictures, writings and memorabilia of what has taken place over the past decades of Urbana History. The Urbana Lions would like to keep this unique building from deteriorating. With your help and donations, they will be able to maintain the building.

The building needs some serious TLC. The six windows in the main reception hall are in desperate need of replacement.

The Lions Club has received a couple of quotes for replacements and has yet to vote on which contractor to use. Other items needing attention are the deck on

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the north side of the building which needs to be replaced. The siding is in need of being reworked; it is starting to bubble.

The alley in back of the building and Urbana ball park parking lot needs stone. These are just a few of the items that need attention. The lights in the building are not in the best of shape; they too will have to be replaced.

The Urbana Lions are looking for donations to update the windows to make the Community building more cost efficient and to make arrangements to get the other problems fixed in the future. This Lion / Community Building belongs to all of Urbana residents. It is here to rent and hold parties, anniversaries, reunions, benefits and fund raisers just to name a few activities. I guess you could say this building is the heartbeat of Urbana. Without your help these much-needed building projects are going to take longer than the building can wait. If you would like to donate to this cause, you can contact Urbana Lion Luke Hunt 260-7749300 or Urbana Lion Michael Snell at 260774-3665.

URBANA LIONS CLUB is looking for new prospective members to join. If you would like to be a part of a club that does a lot for the Urbana Community, then consider joining the Urbana Lions. The club has always done projects to help the community.

They have been united in a single cause, helping those less fortunate.

Whatever the Urbana community needs to make life better The Urbana Lions are here to help.

Remember the Lion Moto; We Serve.

WILDCAT PRIDE:

January 24, Kaleigh Rice was caught by Mrs. Ross for sharing her computer knowledge. Logan Lyons was caught by Mrs. Elliott for always working nice and quiet in the library.

U P C O M I N G DATES: February 3, No School- makeup day if needed.

February 3, 5th/6th Girls Basketball at Wabash at 6PM. February 5, 5th/6th Girls Basketball at Indian Springs at 5PM. February 17, No School-makeup day if needed.

PRAYER CONCERNS: Roxanne Haupert & her family, Ike Binkerd, Doris Mattern, Kristina Gamsby, Bonita Snell, Theda Stein, Alma DeVore, Jane Winebrenner, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Larry Eads, Dean & Lois Haupert, 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 B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: On January 29, this bunch met at Bob Evan’s Restaurant.

This takes place every Wednesday at 7:30.

They have breakfast and discuss various subjects.

Everyone and anyone can join them. Come on down and join the fun.

Attendees were: Larry and Nancy Meyer, Alma DeVore, Peggy Dilling, Pat McNabney, Eileen Weck and Tom and Joyce Willcox.

BIRTHDAY WISHES: February 3 Jerry Long, February 3 Terry Krom, February 4 Emily Burns, February 6 Bud Winters, February 7 Sam Leland, February 8 Shawn Price, February 10 Andrew Krom, February 10 Rosie Krom, February 12 Cody White, February 12 Jeanne Urschel and February 15 Mckenzie Thornsbury.

A N N I V E R SARIES: February 14 Paul & Melba Townsend.

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Indoor plants help make a house a home

By Corey Roser When making a house a home, more often than not people will try to bring the outdoors in by adopting various house plants into their family. Many indoor plants help create a pleasant home environment. You can use plants to add color, soften and blend spaces with groups of furniture, and even tie a whole room together. As part of the “indoor landscape”, plants create a warm, spacious feeling, even in the coldest of weather.

But left unloved, house plants can suffer and be a pill to deal with without the proper “know-how.”

Houseplants can be a tricky beast. I have numerous people that ask me all the time why some house plants thrive in the house, while others fizzle and fail. The thing to remember is that most of the foliage plants we con-

sider house plants are native to tropical areas. That is why many houseplants tend to struggle or look sick during the winter months.

However, most indoor plant problems can be easily corrected and easily prevented.

One of the first key elements a plant needs to survive is light. Plants vary considerably in their light requirements.

For example, plants like the Croton need direct sunlight and lots of it, while Philodendrons, Hawaiian Scheffleras, and ZZ Palms can survive on lower light intensities like that of sunlight filtered through curtains or of a north facing window. To know if your plant is receiving enough light, look at the leaves. Plants not receiving enough light will have leaves that will turn yellow and die off; looking “spindly” is another common indicator that light is lacking.

COREY ROSER In the winter, keep plants near bright windows to supplement their light needs. If window space is in short supply, try hanging basket planters. You could also try using glass shelves, or building a “bay window greenhouse” by extending the window and adding shelves for plants that require higher light intensities.

Rotate plants once a week to ensure even growth and coverage of sunlight on the entire plant.

Temperature is another critical factor to watch during winter time for your leafy greens. Most

indoor plants grow well between 60 and 75°F. Try to keep plants away from hot or cold drafts, warm appliances, and heat registers if possible.

In the same vein, tropical plants tend to need a higher humidity level than that of an average home. Really, any way that you can raise the humidity in the house will be beneficial. An easy solution would be to go dig out that old humidifier that you have stored in the back closet and set it near your plants. You may also try grouping house plants together and placing them on a pebble-water tray or in a terrarium if size allows.

By far, the number one cause of house plant problems is watering.

Compounded with winter time and the cold weather, watering can be an especially problematic area for most house plant owners. Both

under- and overwatering causes leaves to yellow and fall. During the winter months plants may not require as much water compared to spring/summertime when they are actively growing.

Your plant will usually give you signals when they need water. Some signs to look for include wilted leaves and/or light brown or gray soil.

You can also judge relatively well by the weight of the plant. A recently watered plant weighs more.

Light plants probably need water. Likewise, do not be afraid to stick a finger in the soil, ½-1-inch-deep, to test the moisture level. Generally, I tell people to only water your plants every two weeks or so during cold months. For succulents and cacti, you may only need to water them once a month in the winter.

However, checking moisture level is the best indicator. When

it comes time to water, make sure to water the surface of the soil, not the leaves, until the soil is completely drenched and water comes out of the holes in the bottom of the pot.

Some last tidbits to remember include making sure to check any stored flower bulbs and roots for rot, shriveling, or excess moisture. You may remove and discard any damaged material. Likewise, during the winter

months, it is not generally necessary to fertilize your plants so long as you fertilized your greens through the summer months prior. Most plants will become dormant at this time of the year and produce little to no new growth. Lastly, double check your plant’s roots and repot as needed or if they become rootbound.

For questions or more information, contact Roser at 765427-1921 or croser@purdue.edu.

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Emmanuel Christian honor roll, perfect attendance announced Article provided Officials at Emmanuel Christian School announced the perfect attendance and honor roll for students in first through twelfth grades for the second nine weeks of the 2019-20 school year.

Those awarded were: Perfect Attendance 1st grade: Hadassah

Brewer.

2nd grade: Brenden Draper, Andi Funfsinn Chamberlain Hawkins, Veronica McCarty, MaKaylah Mugwisi, Colton Young, Olivia Willis 3rd grade: Neriah Brewer, Jon Lowery, Zander McKnight, Heaven Cunningham 4th grade: Luke Dyson and Emma

Smelser 6th grade: Jessie Kirtlan, Levi Smelser 8th grade: Danielle Reahard 10th grade: Raelyn Coyne All A Honor Roll 1st grade: Braelyn Blackburn, Hadassah Brewer, Lucas Smith 2nd grade: Brenden Draper, Andi Funfsinn, Chamberlain

Hawkins, Noah Kelley, Beckett Monroe, Gavin Moore, MaKaylah Mugwisi, Olivia Willis, Colton Young 3rd grade: Zander McKnight, Alaina Kinsey 4th grade: Emma Smelser 5th grade: Zion McKnight 6th grade: Jessie Kirtlan, Levi Smelser

A/B Honor Roll 1st grade: Adalyn Carver, Aiden Lowery, Adelaide Monroe 2nd grade: Bria Fleck, Barrett Benzinger, Gabriel West 3rd grade: Neriah Brewer 4th grade: Anniston Cooper 5th grade: Carter Hull, Brenen Swisher

6th grade: Karlie Lane, Lindsey Pope Jr./Sr. High Principal’s List 7th Grade: Zaney McKnight, Dylan Stensland 8th Grade: Erin Daniel, Haley Miller 9th Grade: Zoey McKnight, Japheth Niccum, Paige Ritzema, Isaac Smelser 10th Grade: Raelyn

Coyne, Riley Miller 12th Grade: Ellie Daniel, JC Frank, Jack Niccum, Preston Ritzema Jr./Sr. Honor Roll 7th Grade: Destin Cunningham, Addison Kinsey 8th Grade: Emma Dyson, Danielle Reahard 9th Grade: Destini Goracke

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NHS officials announce second honor roll Article provided

Officials from Northfield Jr.-Sr. High School have announced the honor roll for students in grades seven through 12 for the first semester.

Those awarded were: High Honor Roll Grade seven: Jaden Baer, Elliot Baker, Eli Bone, Emma Bone, Joshua Boring, Maddux Daniels, Joanna Drancik, Gretta France, William Gray, Camryn Kuhn, JaedaLynn, Shelby Macy, Jaxsen Martin, Graci Napier, Macie Overlander, Kendal Rosen, Abigail Schnepp, Easton Shaw, Emma Warnock Grade eight: Isaiah Beall, Trinity Bever, Brihanna Boocher, Autumn Burruss, Ava Copeland, Gabriel Haupert, Hannah Holmes, Eden Hoover, Anna Kissel, Jaycie

Krom, Madeline Moore, Emma Napier, John Nesler, Emily Rehak, Landon Shoue, Mara Zolman Grade nine: Lillian Hobbs, Ella Hunter, Natalee Keller, Kylie Leland, Avry Napier, Avery Shrider, Brooklyn Stout, Claire Thompson Grade ten: Emma Beall, Skyler Burnham, Kayden Cruz, Ainsley Dale, Ashley Lyons, Nicholas Smith, Jacob Snyder, Jaidon Truman, Kyle Wynn Grade eleven: Emma Brainard, Lyndsey Carter, Logan Cox, Braylen Fleck, Elise Gottschalk, Abigail Hunter, Jenna Krom, Jett Snyder Grade twelve: Noah Denton, Levi Fulkerson, Allysa Haupert, Liam Johnson, Morgan Meyer, Kassidy Stambaugh, Samuel Watkins A/B Honor Roll Grade seven: Blake

Aderman, Tyson Baer, Lucis Bever, Isaac Burkhat, Noah Copeland, Hailey Cruz, Connor Dillingham, Kami Frank, Lucas Haupert, Luke Haupert, Anna Hodson, Jared Holmes, Steven Kowalczuk, Corbyn Lane, Eli Mattern, Riley McKillip, Kendall Mercer, Marcus Meyer, Ryland Miller, Shatay Niccum, Parker Oswalt, Kirsten Rife, Jaima Vigar, Matthew Wallen, Allisyn Weaver, Josilyn Weaver Grade eight: Destynee Bayliss, Adam Bever, Jessica Brunett, Ryan Brunett, Konner Carpenter, Aden Eads, Emma Eviston, Olivia French, Madison Hall, Reid Haupert, Connor Herring, Kaitlyn Holley, Atziry LaraMenchaca, Alexis Leffel, Josephine Lynn, Brady

McDonald, Brandon McKillip, Marielle Roberts, Abby Ruff, Benjamin Snyder, Kody Stambaugh, Turner Stephens, Jonathon Treska, Baden Turner, Quintenn Vidar, Hannah Wilson, Kyle Yeiser Grade nine: Ashlynn Arney, Kaydence Atkins, Kamden Carpenter, Alexandra Cartwright, Cash Cartwright, Mason Fisher, James Hall, Malachi Higgins, Jordan Kinsey, Elijah Kroh, Molly McDonald, Asia Miller, Jaxton Peas, Karson Pratt, Reece Rosen, Sophie Rosen, Dylan Ross, Kaiden Samons, Matthew Snowberger, Dillon Tomlinson, Paul Treska Grade ten: Brayden Arney, KeKenya Barrus, Morgan Bever, Jake Halderman, Gabrial Harrington, Meredith Haupert, Mya Hunter,

Blake Huston, Ahlai Justice, Crysta Kowalczuk, Jace Randel, Addy Rosen Ella Satterthwaite, Eric Tracy.

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GOLDEN DOODLES: CKC registered, beautiful black puppies. Standard size, vet checked, shots, wormed. Will be ready February 20th. 260-5718466, if no answer, leave message.

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ST. PAUL’S Child Care Ministry is seeking a fulltime Toddler Teacher. If you love working with little ones, this is the job for you and we would love for you to join our team! Please call 260-786-3738 to schedule an interview.

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One of our biggest downfalls to dieting is that there are so many things that we love to eat that are restricted when we choose to lose.

However, a new cookbook, Cali’ flour Kitchen by Amy Lacey (2019), is way ahead off us and has cleverly created a whole book full of crave-worthy recipes that not only taste great but also won't cause diet failure.

Their secret?

Cauliflower!

"Cauliflower is one of the healthiest and most versatile foods around," stated the book’s author, Amy Lacey. “It’s a nutrition-packed superfood that can be transformed into your favorite treats like pizza, nachos, and satisfy your carb cravings without the consequences!"

As the founder of Cali’ flour Foods, a national brand famous for its grainfree cauliflower-based pizza crusts, crisps, flatbreads, pasta, and more. Lacey started her company after being diagnosed with lupus and other autoimmune conditions.

Using dietary changes to combat her pain, inflammation, and other symptoms, Lacey discovered that, upon giving up gluten and processed sugar, her health instantly improved! However, while she found the problem Lacey wasn't ready to forgo her favorite foods, so she had to invent the answer, which was to recreate her favorites using cauliflower.

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Going to Cali’ flour

Cali’ Flour Cheeseburger Pizza

1 Cali’ flour Pizza Crust (below) 4 ounces (115 g) ground beef 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon mustard 1/4cup (30 g) shredded cheddar cheese 1 small dill pickle, sliced 2 tablespoons slivered red onion 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/4 cup (15 g) shredded romaine lettuce Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or get out your pizza pan and put your crust on it. Cook the beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to break it up, for about 7 minutes, until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat, stir in the salt, and let cool slightly. In a small bowl, whisk the ketchup and mustard. Spread the ketchup mixture over the crust. Arrange the beef on top and scatter the cheese over the beef. Place in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven to a cutting board and top with the pickle and red onion. Drizzle the mayon-

naise on top and finish with the lettuce. Slice and serve.

TIP: Prebake the crust for a couple of extra minutes to crisp it up sufficiently to hold the juicy toppings.

Cali’ Flour Pizza Crust Yield: One 9-inch crust 5 ounces (140g) loosely crumbles Cauliflower Meal (recipe below) 1/2 cup (55g) shredded low-moisture whole milk mozzarella cheese 1 large egg Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix, using a spatula, until it forms into a dough. Using fingers, spread out dough on parchment to form an even, 9-inch flat circle. Place in oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. Remove from oven and place directly on a wire cooking rack to cool. Once cooled, place toppings on or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 9 months.

Cali’ Flour (Cauliflower Meal) 1 (3 pound) head cauliflower Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Dismantle cauliflower into 2inch size florets, reserving leaves and thick stems for another use. Place half of the florets into a food processor and pulse until cauliflower is broken down to resemble wet sand. Scrape down sides then pulse again until it resembles a wet, smooth, creamy mashed potato texture with little flecks. Spread out into a smooth layer on parchment paper. Repeat for second half of cauliflower. Place pans in oven and bake for 15 minutes to help release moisture, not brown. Once time has elapsed, remove from oven and cool quickly then place about1/4 of the mixture in a cheesecloth or a nut milk bag and wring it until there is no water left to wring from it. Break mixture apart and re-wring three times to ensure it is as dry as possible, then place, covered in the refrigerator until use. Repeat with remaining cauliflower. Use immediately or store up to 3 days, covered, in the refrigerator. Do NOT freeze!