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2020 special for 2 Richvalley sites

A historical marker stands by one of the two mill stones located at the Richvalley Community Building. The mill stones are from the grist mill that opened in 1820 and is considered to be Wabash County’s first business.

The Richvalley United Methodist Church, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, as it looked from 1905 to 1916, and as it looks today. Photos by Joseph Slacian and Photo provided

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building was taken there, according to Thrush’s history book Jacob Elliot who, “with a team and stone boat pulled this mill stone to this location nearly a century ago.”

The year 2020 will mark two important anniversaries in The church, according to a piece written by the Richvalley area.

Helen Roberts in Thrush’s book, was first known Under terms of the St. Mary’s Treaty of 1818, the United as the First United Brethren Church of Richvalley, States government agreed to build a water powered grist and religious meetings took place in an old school mill at a site chosen by the Miami Nation. house on the hill north of Richvalley beginning in Miami leaders selected a site beside a creek, about two 1870. miles southeast of the present town of Richvalley. The On Nov. 10, 1874, the United Brethren branch of creek later became known as Mill Creek, named after the the Union Church, as it had been known, purchased Indiana mill constructed there in 1820. the lot where the present church now stands. The The mill, considered the first business in Wabash transaction took place for $50. George Small, George County, would mark its 200th anniversary this year.

Pihifer, Gideon Marken, Jesse Jay, William Cloud and Fred White served as the church’s first trustees.

This year also marks the 150th anniversary of the Construction of the church, which cost about $1,000, church which today is the Richvalley United Methodist was finished in 1875.

Church.

Near the start of the 20th century, it was decided the To celebrate the anniversaries, the Richvalley church church built an addition on its southside for a cost of will celebrate with a spaghetti, salad and dessert lunch at $2,200. The addition, 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Richvalley Community according to the history Building. book, was dedicated in The public is invited to the event, which will have dis1905. plays to commemorate the church and community’s histoAnother addition was ry. built in 1916, extending The late Ron Thrush, a former member of the Richvalley UMC, compiled a book looking at the history of south from the 1905 addition, and an addithe church for its centennial in 1970. tion on the north side of “He wrote a bunch of these books,” event organizer the church, creating a Deanna Unger said. new chancel The mill, according to Thrush’s book and choir loft. was used for “a short duration, mainly To celebrate the It was built for in the 1820s.” anniversaries, Lewis Davis was the first to operate the Richvalley church about $2,200.

Through the the mill, and he was there from 1820 will celebrate with a years, several until 1826, the book notes. In 1826, spaghetti, salad and repairs and Gillis McBean was hired, and stayed dessert lunch at upgrades to the until the summer of 1828. facility were The last man to operate the mill, 11 a.m. Sunday, made and, in late 1952, ground was broaccording to Thrush’s book, was Jan. 12, at the described as “a mighty hunter in front Richvalley Community ken for a new parsonage just south of the church. their areas.” The man was born in Building.

Later this year, Mrs. Unger said, the North Carolina in 1790, and in 1806 church’s anniversary will be marked moved with his parents to what would with a homecoming celebration. That will possibecome Indiana. bly take place in September or October, she While the mill no longer exists, two of the mill stones said, noting that she plans to invite several forfrom the site are still on display at the Richvalley mer pastors to attend the event.

Community Building, Mrs. Unger noted.

“I’m still in the planning process of that,” One of the stones had been located in Wabash City Park she said. near the log cabin, but was later returned to the Anyone interested in helping Mrs. Unger Richvalley community. with the event may contact her at 260-571-2879.

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Bible school teachers (top photo) at the Richvalley church in 1935. The church’s youth group (center photo) in the 1920s. The congregation (bottom photo) during the ministry of the Rev. I.S. Cleaver, 1909-1912. Photos provided

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Bachelor Creek Church of Christ announced today that they will serve as one of nearly 671 churches around the world already registered to host Night to Shine 2020, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. This event will be hosted through local churches across the globe simultaneously on Friday, February 7.

Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older. Bachelor Creek is excited to be a part of this worldwide movement that is uniting churches of different denominations all over the world with the common goal of celebrating people with special needs.

Every guest of Night to Shine enters this complimentary event on a red carpet complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi. Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment, including hair and makeup stations, shoe shining areas, limousine rides, corsages and boutonnieres, a catered dinner, karaoke, prom favors, a dance floor… all leading up to the moment when each guest is crowned king or queen of the prom.

“It is awe inspiring to see how God is using the Church globally to stand up and advocate for people with special needs,” said Tim Tebow, founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation.

“I truly believe that the world is coming together through Night to Shine to celebrate the love that God has for us. Every town, every village, every state, every country needs a Night to Shine for their special needs community – a chance to be a part of something significant and life-changing… and to be blessed in the process,” As sponsor of Night to Shine, the Tim Tebow Foundation will provide each host church with the official 2020 Night to Shine Planning Manual, personalized guidance and support from a Tim Tebow Foundation staff member and access to free and discounted resources that will assist them in creating an unforgettable night for their guests.

The foundation also has committed nearly $3.5 million in financial support to hundreds of churches

needing assistance in hosting the event.

Night to Shine has experienced incredible growth, now in its sixth year of existence. The event launched in 2015 with 44 host churches and 15,000 volunteers honoring more than 7,000 kings and queens of the prom. This past February, 655 host churches and 200,000 volunteers came together to celebrate 100,000 honored guests with special needs. Now in its sixth year, the Tim Tebow Foundation anticipates 800 churches to sign up to host the event taking place this coming February.

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Guests at the Senior Center NYE celebration pass out sparkling grape juice in preparation to raise a glass when the clock turns noon. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

Senior Center rings in 2020

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Senior citizens of Wabash rang in 2020 at 12 noon on Tuesday at the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center.

The group met at 11 a.m., listened to piano music by Roger Maureen followed by snacks, sparkling cider and a countdown to noon, symbolic of the countdown to midnight.

“Several years ago, we did this and we hadn’t done it for a few years and then we decided to do it again this year, and we do it at noon, because we are all awake then,” said Bev Ferry, CEO of Living Well in Wabash County.

There were about 50 people who showed up, although only 10 people had RSVP’d.

A member of the Winchester Senior Center rings in 2020 by raising her glass and blowing a noisemaker. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

“We won’t turn anyone away, and we are glad they are all here. We just have to make things stretch now,” said Ferry with a laugh as she turned one large cheese platter into 5 smaller ones.

The countdown to noon was complete with party hats, sparkling grape juice, and noise makers, followed by the entire

group singing “Auld Lang Syne.”

Anyone who is interested in becoming involved with the activities offered by the Winchester Senior Center can either stop in at the center for a tour and information, call the center at 260-563-4475, or by visiting the website online at livingwellinwabashcounty.org.

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Local officials sworn in

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Officials from the City of Wabash and the towns of LaFontaine and Lagro received their oaths of office during a ceremony Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 31, at Wabash City Hall.

Indiana Supreme Court Justice Chris Goff and Wabash Circuit Court Judge Bob McCallen III administered the oaths to the elected officials.

Mayor Scott Long, City Court Judge Tim Roberts and ClerkTreasurer Wendy Frazier were sworn in, along with Wabash City Council members Mitch Figert (District 1), David Monroe (District 2), Terry Brewer (District 3), Susan Bonfitto (District 4), Doug Adams (District 5) and Bryan Dillon and John Burnsworth (At-Large seats).

Sworn in from LaFontaine were Clerk-Treasurer Diana Heath, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Pam Whitener, and Town Board members Lori Brane, Jay Gillespie and Ernest John Krhin.

Lagro ClerkTreasurer Kristie Bone also was sworn in.

Long recognized outgoing council members Eric Schoening, Bob Greene, Marc Shelley

Indiana Supreme Court Justice Chris Goff (left) congratulates Mayor Scott Long after giving him his oath of office on Dec. 31 during a ceremony at Wabash City Hall. and Bonnie Corn with plaques.

He also gave the oaths of office to the city’s department heads – Building Commissioner Jim Straws, Fire Chief Barry Stroup, Park Superintendent Adam Hall, Police Chief Matt Bruss, Street Superintendent Scott Richardson and Wastewater Superintendent Bob Gray.

Long also swore in Stephen Dafoe, the city’s latest appointment to the Wabash City Schools Board.

In his closing remarks, Long said Jan. 1, 2016, the day he took office, seemed like a distant memory.

“But it also seems like only yesterday,” he added.

During the ensuing four years, “things have certainly changed for the bet-

ter,” he said, noting that Goff was Wabash Superior Court judge at the time of that swearing in, and has since been named an Indiana Supreme Court justice.

Long said when he assumed office, there were some personnel matters that needed immediate attention, and he did so, “appointing department heads that I knew would run the city’s departments efficiently and responsibly. They have served me well, and they remain in place today.”

“My department heads and employees run the ship that is the City of Wabash,” Long said. “I’m considered the captain of the ship, and for the most part stay out of the way, only making minor course corrections as they are needed. I don’t micro-

manage. It’s not my style.”

He did announce one change in the departments, naming Doug Lehman the City Attorney, replacing Randi Zimmerman. The mayor wished Zimmerman well in her private practice.

“When I took office, I wanted to put the City of Wabash on the map, so to speak” Long continued.

“This is accomplished by being a champion and cheerleader for the city, our partners and our citizens.”

He noted that he frequently attends meetings at various locations around the state.

“These meetings built relationships that benefit the city, be it funding from the State of Indiana, or foreign exchange student opportunities for our schools,” Long said.

As a member of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership “we lead in most areas, from housing to workforce development opportunities,” Long said. “Many of these efforts wouldn’t be successful without the local partnerships of Visit Wabash County, Grow Wabash County, Wabash Marketplace, the towns of LaFontaine, Lagro, North Manchester, Roann and Wabash County.

And last, but certainly not least, the

LaFontaine officials Clerk-Treasurer Diana Heath, Deputy ClerkTreasurer Pam Whitener, and Town Board members Jay Gillespie, Lori Brane and Ernest John Krhin take their oaths of office during a Dec. 31 ceremony at Wabash City Hall. Photos by Joseph Slacian Community Foundation of Wabash County and our school corporations.”

Much has been accomplished over the last four years, the mayor continued, but there is much more to be accomplished.

“Our infrastructure from pipes in the grounds, the streets and sidewalks have been vastly improved over the last four years, and we will continue to improve them over the next four years,” he said.

“We’re taking a systematic approach to mandated improvements to our sewer

system, and repaving streets with the help of the State of Indiana’s Community Crossings program.”

Coming in the next few years, he said, will be a railroad overpass, made available through another state program, Local Trax.

“We’re the envy of many in our state,” Long said. “We have completed the extension of a road in our Northeast Business Park, allowing access to 90-plus acres of land that is ready for development.

“We are ready and open for business at a level than we have been in the past. We

are currently developing housing opportunities at different sites in the city, to include the former site of Parkview Wabash Hospital, and the former General Tire/GDX sites. Both of these sites are not without their challenges, but like with everything else, we will tackle those challenges head on as a group and overcome them.”

Serving as emcee for the event was Christine Flohr, tourism director for Visit Wabash County, while Brandon Eaton, pastor at Wabash Friends Church, gave the invocation.

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Manchester U to host Science Olympiad

Businessman to seek Indiana House seat

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A Kosciusko County businessman has announced his plans to seek the Republican nomination for the Indiana House of Representatives District 18 seat in the May Primary Election.

The man, Alan Alderfer, is seeking the seat currently filled by David Wolkins.

Wolkins, who has served 14 terms in the Indiana House, doesn’t plan to seek re-election.

The district covers Wabash County as

well as parts of Kosciusko, Miami and Grant counties.

Alderfer is a certified financial planner and is a partner with the firm Alderfer Bergen and Co., which began 20 years ago. He has been a financial planner for 26 years.

“I’ve always been involved in helping people through my work,” he told The Paper of Wabash County. “I’ve spent my whole career listening clients and listening to their issues, when I heard Dave wasn’t going to run I thought, with my involvement in the community, can I take this to another level?

Can I make a difference in the community? That’s why I want to go do this.”

Indiana is a Triple A rated state, he said, something that is great for Hoosiers.

“That’s the best in the United States,” he continued, “And I think we’ve got to keep that going.”

Another issue is healthcare.

“Healthcare right now is such a big, big issue with everybody,” Alderfer said.

“The cost of the premiums. The cost of the medicine. Your prescriptions are outrageously expensive.

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figure out how do we fix this? How do we make it better for people in the healthcare field, with the premiums, prescription drugs, all the healthcare costs?”

As for teacher pay, he said he doesn’t have a position on the matter right now.

“I want to listen to the teachers, and I want to listen to the administrators, and I want to figure out what’s going on there,” Alderfer said.

“My big thing is I want to go and find out from the administrators and teachers what they’re saying and how they feel about it.

“I’ve got clients that are administrators. I’ve got clients that are teachers. I know how they feel. I want to talk to more of those teachers and find out what I need to find out from them and go and handle that.”

In addition to being a partner in his business, Alderfer also hosts a weekly radio show, “Smart Money Management,” on 107.3 WRSW-FM, Willie 103.5 FM and News Now Warsaw 1480 AM/99.7 FM. He also is a weekly columnist in the business section of the Times Union.

He also is involved in several community activities, including co-founding the Kosciusko County Riley Kids Fund, which helps local families travel back and forth to Riley Hospital for Children, which has raised more than $800,000 in less than a decade.

He was named Man of the Year by the Kosciusko Chamber

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ALAN ALDERFER of Commerce in 2013.

Currently, his board memberships include the Salvation Army, Kosciusko County Sheriff ’s Merit Board, Kosciusko County Public Defender Board, Winona Lake Redevelopment Commission, Catholic Community Foundation of NW Indiana and the Kosciusko Community Hospital Board of Trustees.

A 1986 Warsaw Community High School graduate, Alderfer is a 1991 graduate of Ball State University with a degree in economics.

He studied at the American College to attain his certified financial planner designation. He has continued his education by attending executive courses at Northwestern/Kellog g, Duke Fuqua School of Business, The Wharton School of Business and the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business.

Alderfer and his wife, Kristine, have been married for 25 years. They are the parents of twin, 13year-old daughters, Caroline and Katherine.

“I believe in hard work, strong families and spiritual values,” he said.

NORTH MANCHESTER — The annual Manchester University Science Olympiad Invitational draws hundreds of middle and high school students.

At the Jan. 11 invitational, 21 high school teams and nine middle school teams will bring about 400 students to the North Manchester campus.

There will be more than 30 events and competitions, with activities that include solving forensic cases, building protein models and constructing machines such as boomilevers (cantilevered wood structures), pingpong parachutes and musical instruments.

“We’re honored to welcome so many enthusiastic science students to our campus,” said Dr. Kathy Davis, who teaches chemistry at the University. She has been a part of the Manchester Science Olympiad Invitational since 2011.

The Science Olympiad encourages students to learn in different ways. It also exposes them to Manchester’s closeknit community where faculty inspire students to develop their curiosity.

Dozens of Manchester faculty, students and staff donate their time writing events, running events and assisting visiting students during their day on campus.

Manchester

Middle School B Teams Harshman Middle School Kankakee Valley Middle School LaPorte Middle School Manchester Junior-Senior High School (2 teams) Northridge Middle School (2 teams) The Stanley Clark School (2 teams)

High School C Teams Avon High School (2 teams) Bloomington High School North (3 teams) Columbia City High School (2 teams) East Noble High School Kankakee Valley High School Manchester Junior-Senior High School Mississinewa High School Mt. Vernon High School Northridge High School (2 teams) Peru High School (2 teams) Pike High School Riley High School (2 teams) Shortridge High School Winamac Community High School University’s invitational is a steppingstone for regional competitions, where the top teams compete for a spot in the 2020 Science Olympiad State Tournament.

The Science Olympiad is a national organization that has provided premier competition opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) events for more than 30 years.

Nearly 8,000 teams are competing in 2020. For more information, go to www.soinc.org.

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Tickets to go on sale Jan. 10 for Not-So-Newlywed trolley tour

Mandi Jones’ kindergarten students from Manchester Elementary School show off the books they received from Wabash County United Fund. Photo provided.

UF officials distribute books to youngsters The Wabash County United Fund has distributed 1,255 board books to preschools and kindergartens throughout the county to be given as gifts either for Christmas,

Dr. Seuss Day, or both.

A total of 35 Wabash County classes, serving more than 600 children, received these books. All classes received at least one book per

student, but many received two each.

Books distributed included many authors and titles, along with some bilingual books, including Spanish.

Indiana United Way

received a $4,000 grant from OMG (Offering More Great) Books and shared a part of those funds with Wabash County United Fund, facilitating the purchase of these books.

Polar Paddle: Water enthusiasts float down the Wabash River on Jan. 1 for the Wabash River Defenders’ second annual Polar Paddle. The group paddled from Hanging Rock to Lagro. At Lagro, they exited the river and went to the pavilion for hot chocolate and chili. The Wabash River Defenders is a group of 200 to 300 volunteers that have cleaned up Wabash River every July for the last nine years. Last year the group began an educational event, floating all the Wabash seventh graders down the river. They stopped at four or five sandbars to learn about the river’s history, and its environmental problems. Photo provided

Visit Wabash County officials announce a new trolley tour that will kick off 2020 for Visit Wabash County, officials announc the Not-So-Newlywed Trolley No.85 tour happening on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 6pm-9pm.

Calling all couples for an evening of smiles, laughs and full bellies! Perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day, spend an evening in Wabash County with your significant other like never before.

Experience live music by Ham Sadler on your trolley ride to an authentic Greek meal at Roann’s Little Cathedral. Also, have a good belly laugh watching live couples’ trivia, guest starring Mayor Scott Long.

The dinner will start with appetizers

including tiropitas (phyllo cheese pie), tzatziki (cucumber dill yogurt dip with pita), Greek 7-layer dip, and avgolemono (lemon chicken rice soup). The main dishes include roast lamb served with Greek vegetables, Greek salad, and yogurt, and pastitsio (greek lasagna). Dessert will include baklava and galaktoboureko (custard and phyllo pie).

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience a truly authentic Greek meal prepared by Wabash natives Conrad and Diane Morris.

“I am especially excited about this tour because not only is it the first of its kind, it’s also featuring Mayor Long (as well as other local couples) for a night of laughs during couples’ trivia,” said Jennifer Long-Dillon,

tourism manager for Visit Wabash County.

Conrad and Diane (Morris) are amazing chefs and will provide a first class, executive meal for you to enjoy. “ A complimentary digital couples’ photo will also be included so you can have a keepsake to remember the night for years to come.”

Tickets for the NotSo-Newlywed Tour are $45 per person and are all inclusive and will be on sale Jan. 10. To purchase tickets online, visit our website at www.visitwabashcounty.com and click on Tours/Trolley Rental. You may also stop in the Welcome Center at 221 S. Miami St. Wabash, IN 46992, or call (260) 5637171.

Payment is due upon registration and is nonrefundable.

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Betty Amann, 94

Darrell “Mike” Bradley, 67

Enjoyed reading

Army veteran

May 13, 1925 – Dec. 30, 2019

June 9, 1952 – Jan. 3, 2020

Betty B. Amann, 94, of Fort Wayne, died at 11:35 p.m., Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at her home.

She was born May 13, 1925, in Dorton, Ky., to Calvin and Cassie (Johnson) Mullins.

Betty married Ralph “Arkie” Amann in Laketon on Jan. 3, 1945. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading and working puzzles.

Betty was a longtime resident of Wabash.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph “Arkie” Amann of Fort Wayne; daughter, Teresa (Randy) Dickson of Berea, Ky.; two grandchildren, James William (Julie) Van Camp of Wabash, and Joshua Michael Van Camp of Fort Wayne; three greatgrandchildren, Alex Van Camp, Cole Van Camp, and Emma Van Camp, all of Wabash; a brother, Bill (Reba) Mullins and sister, Julie (Stewart) Swink, both of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mary Simon and Ruby Calhoun; and her brother, Jack Mullins.

Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Stewart Swink officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was Thursday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, PO Box 10086, Toledo, Ohio 43699.

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

Larry Boring, 74 Army veteran July 6, 1945 – Dec. 27, 2019

Larry Dewayne Boring, 74, of Lagro, died at 5:10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born July 6, 1945, in Wabash to Clifford and Maxine (Easterday) Boring.

Larry married Karen Jernagan in Williamsport on July 6, 1972. She died Sept. 3, 2013.

He worked at Clark’s Salvage Yard in Wabash, retiring in 1985 after 25 years. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the National American Legion. His hobbies included garden tractors and watching television.

He is survived by two children, Bobby (Melissa) Boring and Randy Boring, both of Lagro; five grandchildren, Sable (William) Shoue of Lagro, Audrey Boring of Chicago, Ill., Tristen Winstead and Andrew (Emily) Boring, both of Wabash, and Randy Boring of Lagro; nine great grandchildren; and two sisters, Patricia (Donald) Smith of Oceola, and Beverly Kernel of Kokomo.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Barbara Cassidy, and Carol Laycock; and his grandson, Michael Lee Boring.

Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with the Rev. Rick Borgman officiating. Burial was in Lagro Cemetery, Lagro.

Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.

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

Keith W. Cripe, 89

Rick Wireman, 40 Former entrepreneur

June 24, 1979 – Dec. 22, 2019

Army veteran Nov. 1, 1930 – Dec. 27, 2019 Keith W. Cripe, 89, North Manchester, died on Dec. 27, 2019.

He was born on Nov. 1, 1930.

Visitation and services were Dec. 30 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Rick Wireman, 40, formerly of Silver Lake, died Dec. 22, 2019. Rick was born June 24, 1979.

Viewing and services were Dec. 30 at Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Vickey Rose, 79 Was George Jones fan July 23, 1940 – Jan. 1, 2020 Vickey Sue Rose, 79, of Bethany, Ill., formerly of LaFontaine, Jan. 1, 2020.

She was born July 23, 1940.

Services were Jan. 7, 2020 at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Visitation was Monday.

Darrell “Mike” Michael Bradley, 67, Laketon, died on Jan. 3, 2020 at 12:40 p.m. One of five children, Darrell was born on June 9, 1952 in Warsaw to Robie and Helen (Castle) Bradley.

Darrell served in the United States Army, once he was honorably discharged, he moved back to Indiana and joined the American Legion Post 402, Laketon. On September 30, 1972 Darrell married Laura Heeter and the two were wed for forty-seven years. Darrell enjoyed listening to country music and telling stories. He loved spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids. Darrell was spiritually strong and relished reading the Bible, quoting scripture, and loved sharing Jesus to people. He attended Christian Fellowship Church, North Manchester.

The loving memory of Darrell Michael Bradley will be forever cherished by his wife, Laura Bradley; two sons, Jarrett Bradley, Laketon, and Joseph (Amelia) Bradley, North Manchester; one brother, Ernie (Janice) Bradley, North Manchester; two sisters, Linda (Ollie) Marshall, Sidney, and Yvonne (Alan) Lantz, Bluffton; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Robie Bradley and Helen King; one daughter, Regina M. Marks; son-in-law, Caleb Marks; and one sister, Patsy Dale.

Family and friends may call Saturday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Christian Fellowship Church, 1002 East State Road 114, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling. Pastor Jacob Good will officiate. Burial will be at Laketon Cemetery, County Road 200 West and 950 North, Laketon.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Darrell Bradley, a love offering may be made to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Cleo D. “CD” Snyder, 96 World War II veteran Nov. 27, 1923 – Dec. 30, 2019

Cleo D. “CD” Snyder, 96, of Wabash, passed away on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Fort Wayne. He was born on Nov. 27, 1923, in Larwill to the late Charles C. and Phoebe (Starner) Snyder.

CD married Wilma M. Hatten on Nov. 24, 1954, in Chillocothe, Ohio.

She passed away on Sept. 14, 2003.

CD was a 1941 graduate of Pierceton High School where he played numerous sports. He was a 1951 graduate of Purdue University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering. He worked as a chemical engineer for Celotex in Wabash. He retired in 1989. CD owned many rental properties in Wabash. He was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Wabash.

CD served during World War II, in the United States Army as a sergeant, from 1943 to 1946. He fought in Europe, at the Battle of the Bulge, in Dec. of 1944.

CD loved watching college basketball and cheering for IU. He also loved to play golf.

CD is survived by one son, Charles L. (Betty) Snyder, of Kansas City, Kan.; three grandsons, Erick Sheldon, of Enid, Okla., Ryan Snyder, of Kansas City, Kan., and Chase Snyder, of Kansas City, Kan.; a granddaughter, Colby Snyder, of Indianapolis; and two great-grandchildren, Lola and Nora Sheldon. He was preceded in death by two sisters.

Funeral services were Jan. 6, 2020, at McDonald Funeral Home. Rev. Chris Tiedeman officiated.

Entombment followed at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Calling was Jan. 5, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to Riley Hospital for Children.

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

Elsie Ellen Brubaker, 95 Enjoyed quilting Feb. 22, 1924 – Jan. 2, 2020

Elsie Ellen Brubaker, 95, of North Manchester, died at 2:25 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Feb. 22, 1924 in Mulberry to Perry and Cora (Karn) Skiles.

Elsie married Donald William Brubaker in Mulberry, on Dec. 14, 1946; he died March 19, 2012.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church. Elsie enjoyed quilting, and especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by three children, Rosalyn (Allan) Boocher of South Whitley, Joe (Kim) Brubaker and Susan Applegate both of North Manchester; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Junior Skiles of Mulberry; and Bonnie Lett of Rochester. She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Joyce Brubaker; foster daughter, Glenna Bowers; grandson, Troy Boocher; three brothers, Homer Skiles, Glenn Skiles, and Eldon Skiles; and three sisters, Ruth Strong, Pauline Beachler, and Catherine Cunningham.

Funeral services were Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at The Old German Baptist Brethren Church, North Manchester. Burial was in The Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, North Manchester.

Calling was Tuesday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester.

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

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Donald A. Carpenter, 74 IU basketball fan

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James Hostetler, 79 Loved bowling July 11, 1940 – Jan. 3, 2020

Donald A. Carpenter, 74, passed away Dec. 24, 2019 at Saint Joseph Hospital, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Stirrat, W.Va., to Elbert Carpenter and Elizabeth (Griggs).

Donald met the love of his life, Rose Hubler, and the two of them were married Oct. 19, 1973.

They were married 24 years, until Rose passed away March 8, 1997.

Donald worked for 32 years at Bendix Abrasives in North Manchester, where he made grinding wheels until he retired in 1999. He had a love for following Indiana University basketball, and baseball for the Cincinnati Reds. He also enjoyed working for Job Corp in the 1960s, teaching young people to do a variety of jobs. Donald was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle, in Claypool.

Donald will forever be loved and cherished in memory by his sons, James Carpenter, North Manchester, Charles Carpenter, North Manchester, Donald Carpenter, North Manchester, and daughter Beth Hubler, North Manchester. He is also survived by two brothers, three sisters, six grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

A visitation and memorial service will be at Full Gospel Tabernacle, 250 North Main Street, Claypool, at a later date yet to be determined.

A love offering may be made to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN 46962, to assist the family with final expenses.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Online condolences may be made at mckeemortuary.com.

James Earl “Jim” Hostetler, 79, of Wabash, passed away at 5:32 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on July 11, 1940 in Peru to the late Harold A. and Esther V. (Loe) Hostetler.

Jim was a 1958 graduate of Peru High School. He married Beverly Jean Randall on March 17, 1963. Jim served in the National Guard. He was a foreman and manager at Dataview Products for 25 years. Jim then retired, as a manager of the print shop, from Bowling Promotions after 25 years.

Jim also was a co-owner and worked at the family business, Jones U-Haul in Wabash.

Jim was an avid sports fan especially of basketball and baseball. He coached local Little League and Babe Ruth Leagues. He also had a passion for bowling and fishing.

Jim was member of First United Methodist Church in Wabash. He was a member of the Wabash Moose Lodge #1195 and the American Legion Post 15 of Wabash.

Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Beverly; son, John (Angel) Hostetler, of Wabash; daughter, Julie Hughes, of Wabash; six grandchildren, Austin M. Hostetler, Devin M. Hostetler, Kiersten J. Cole, Landon T. Cole, Mason J. Hostetler and Nicholas D. Hostetler; great-grandson, Keenan J. Cole; brother, Donald R. Hostetler, of Huntington; two sisters, Nancy Hall, of Peru and Dixie (Joe) Trinkle, of Logansport. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael James Hostetler; one brother, Norman Hostetler; one sister, Linda Lou Hostetler and brother-in-law, Oscar Hall.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash. Pastor John Cook will be the officiant. Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash.

Calling Hours were from 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the Cannonball YABA Kids Bowling or the Wabash Little League.

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

Gary Duane Frey, 70 Loved animals May 16, 1949 – Dec. 26, 2019 Gary Duane Frey, 70, North Manchester, passed away at 12:10 p.m. on Dec. 26, 2019 in his home. Born on May 16, 1949, Gary was the son of Paul Frey Jr., and Velma (Frantz).

Gary was a determined, hard worker that enjoyed living and working on the farm. He was a man that had the gift of being able to make something out of nothing. From pigs, to horses, to his dog, Gary loved all animals. During his time of driving truck for a living, Gary became part of the Million Mile Club. This was an accomplishment that he was fond of, but nothing compared to the love he had for his wife, kids, and grandkids. Gary married Mary Ann Hoover on Jan. 25, 2003. Together they attended the Old German Baptist Brethren Church-New Conference, North Manchester.

The loving memory of Gary Duane Frey will be forever cherished by his mother, Velma and step-father, Don Hantelman; wife, Mary Ann Frey, North Manchester; son, Barry Frey, Valparaiso; three daughters, Jenny (Chad) Betten, Little River, North Carolina, Pauletta (Kevin) Runkel, Fort Wayne, and Sherry (Justin) Collins, Fort Wayne; step-son, Eric (Lori) Damron, Rochester; two step-daughters, Beth (Keith) Starkweather, South Whitley and Candy (Ian) Poston, North Manchester; one sister, Dian (Donnie) Adkins, Pierceton; nine grandchildren and nine step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, Paul Frey Jr.; two sons, Gary Duane Frey Jr. and Scott Eugene Frey; and step-son, Harold Damron.

Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Larry Cripe will officiate. Burial was at the Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, State Road 13 North, North Manchester.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Gary Duane Frey, memorial contributions may be made to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave, Wabash.

McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, handled arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com.

Katie Allen, 34 Enjoyed Scrapbooking Dec. 15, 1985 – Dec. 26, 2019 Katie Marie Allen died on Dec. 26, 2019.

She was born on Dec. 15, 1985.

Celebration of life will be Jan. 11 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Westside Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Indianapolis.

Howard Pottenger, 89 Navy veteran Jan. 27, 1930 – Dec. 25, 2019

Howard Eugene Pottenger, 89 of Tipton died at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Wabash on Jan. 27, 1930 to Howard A. & Martha (Rife) Pottenger. Howard and Janice Kline were married on Oct. 10, 1953 and they celebrated 66 years of marriage.

Howard served as the general manager at Tipton Telephone Company for 23 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and an Elder at the church. He belonged to the Tipton Elks #1012 where he was Elk of the Year for 1998-99; American Legion and the Moose Lodge. Howard was a graduate of Linlawn High School in Wabash County, Class of 1948 and attended several technical schools pertaining to the telephone industry.

He received the Distinguished Service Award from the Indiana Telephone Association.

Howard served as the former President of the Tipton County Chamber of Commerce and served on the Fairview Cemetery Board for many years. He enjoyed gardening golfing, bowling and family get-togethers and outings. Howard served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-52 during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife Jan; four children, Michael P. Pottenger, Noblesville, Stanley Pottenger and wife Kim, Cicero, Jean Ann Bray and husband Paul, Pride, La., and Julie Pottenger and husband Dick Grishaw, Tipton; one sister, Norma Wingert and husband Wesley, North Manchester; seven grandchildren, Michael C. Pottenger, Rachel Pottenger, Sarah Rees, Mary Pottenger, Cecilee Henderson, Mitchell Bray and Kelsey Johnson.

Howard is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, Lexus Ford, Saeli Ford, Audrey Rees, Riley Rees, Kyle Pottenger, Tanner Pottenger, Carson Pottenger, Lexi Bray, Ethan Bray, Noah Walker, Luke Walker, Hope Walker, Hannah Henderson and Olivia Henderson; one great-great-grandchild, Ginny Leigh Morrow.

Funeral services for Howard were Monday, Dec. 30, at the First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Jefferson St., Tipton, with Pastor Phil Votaw presiding. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery with military honors. Visitation was Sunday, Dec. 29, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home and Dec. 30 at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Jefferson Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.

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Joan M. Michel, 87 Former kitchen supervisor June 5, 1932 – Dec. 26, 2019 Joan M. Michel, 87, passed away Dec. 26, 2019, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Joan was born in Servia, Indiana on June 5, 1932 to Lowell S. Poer and Ethel M. (Flora).

Joan met the love of her life, C. Robert Michel and they were married on April 16, 1950. They were married for 65 years, until Robert passed away May 21, 2015. Joan received a Master’s Degree in Cosmetology from Fort Wayne Beauty College in 1962. After graduation, she opened a shop in her home called Bridgeview Beauty Salon, that she operated for 10 years. She then attended Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne, where she received a degree in food management. With that education she became a kitchen supervisor at Peabody Retirement Community, performing her duties there for 16 years, retiring in 1996. She was a member of the First Brethren Church in North Manchester. She enjoyed camping, mowing at Village Hamlet, wintering in Texas, and spending time with her great-great grandson, Malachi, who would always brighten her day.

The loving memory of Joan will be cherished by her sons, Richard L. (Nan) Michel, North Manchester, Mark E. (Peggy) Michel, Claypool; daughters, Roberta K. (Edward) Foor, Rochester, and Becky S. (Tom) Hendrix, North Manchester. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild, two step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, and granddaughter Amber Michel.

Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at Peabody Chapel with Pastor Ron Burns officiating. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley St, North Manchester.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Joan M. Michel, memorial contributions may be made out to First Brethren Church, 407 North Sycamore St, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Donor’s choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com

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John Paul Grayson, 78

Naomi Cunningham, 88

Air Force veteran

Former homemaker

Feb. 4, 1964 – Jan. 4, 2020

June 12, 1931 – Dec. 31, 2019

John Paul Grayson, 78, of Somerset, departed his earthly life at 7:34 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.

He was born in Winchester, Ky. on Feb. 4, 1941 to Paul B. and Claralee (Tatum) Grayson.

He married Peggy Jo Study in 1964, and she survives. John graduated from New Albany High School in 1959. He served proudly in the United States Air Force, and retired as a conductor on the Norfolk & Southern Railroad. He was a member of the Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Somerset, the International American Legion, the Somerset Lions Club, and was a past president of Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre. He was a lifetime member of the Peru Maennerchor, and he was also a member of the Peru Moose #249, where he attained the highest degree of loyalty within the Fraternal Order of Moose, the Pilgrim Degree.

He is survived by his wife, as well as their children Christy L. Briney (Troy) of Wabash, stepson Jeffery Mullikin (Tricia) of Torrance, Calif., and stepson Brian Mullikin (Tracey) of Peru; grandchildren Jennifer Mullikin, Brandon Mullikin, Tiffany Johnson, Aimee Johnson, Derek Mullikin, Jarrett Smith, and Ashley Smith; and great-grandchildren Makenna Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Izaac Johnson, Arabelle Mullikin, Aria Mullikin, Jameson, Mullikin, and Joelle Mullikin; brothers Paul Grayson (Donna) of Indianapolis, and Robert (Roxie) Grayson of Louisville, Ky.; and sister Diana Faulconer of Winchester, Ky.; as well as three nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin grandsons Max and R.J. Smith; brother-in-law James (Butch) Faulconer; and nephew Matthew Grayson.

A celebration of life will be held in the Peru Moose ballroom, 110 North Broadway, Peru, from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. A ceremony will be held at 4 p.m., with Pastor Ted Batson officiating. Pilgrim rites will be observed, and military service will be provided by the Miami County Military Rites Team.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Somerset, and the Somerset Lions Club.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Naomi Jane Cunningham, 88, of Wabash, died at 1:35 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born June 12, 1931 in Howard County to Edgar and Grace (Brewster) Lovelace.

Naomi married L.D. Cunningham in Kokomo on Sept. 22, 1948; he died Dec. 23, 2012. She was a farmer’s wife and homemaker.

Naomi lived in Florida for 30 years, returning to Wabash in 2013. She attended Urbana Yoke Parish.

Naomi’s family extends a special thank you to all the staff at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

Naomi is survived by three children, Karen (Brad) Eads of Urbana, Rhonda (Ron) Baer of Wabash, and Rex (Karen) Cunningham of Avon Park, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, John Lovelace of Kokomo; and sister, Grace Ann Whitacre of North Manchester; two sisters-in-law, Nelda Lovelace and Mary Lovelace, both of Kokomo; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Joe Lovelace and Bob Lovelace; and two sisters, Mary Harmon and Alice Ortman.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service.

Preferred memorial is Urbana Yoke Parish, PO Box 8 Urbana, IN 46990.

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

Police and fire reports Wabash Police Department Citations Jan. 1 Roger B. Davis, 45, Wabash cited for operating while intoxicated.

Erin M. Gray, 34, Wabash cited for no financial responsibility.

Darvin L. Crace, 58, Wabash cited for

speed.

Jan. 2 Zachary Halloway, 32, Huntington cited for littering.

Bookings Jan. 2 Cassandra L. Case, 30, Wabash charged with theft.

William C. Pearson, 32, Wabash charged with theft.

Jan. 3 Andrew C. Ziner, 31, Wabash charged with resisting law enforcement and disorderly conduct.

Accidents Dec. 32 At 12:42 p.m., a vehicle driven by Michael J. Williams, 59, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Helen D. Baer, 63, North Manchester on 1601 North Cass Street.

Dec. 25 At 1:35 p.m., a vehicle driven by Carol R. Russell, 63, Marion ran off the road on South Wabash Street near Southwood Drive.

Dec. 25 At 10:24 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jose M. Hernandez, 29, Logansport ran off the road on U.S. 24 West near State Road

15 South.

Dec. 27 At 2:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ryan S. Olbin, 33, Fort Wayne collided with a vehicle driven by Michelle N. Richardson, 28, Wabash on 917 N. Cass St. Dec. 28 At 11:54 a.m., a vehicle driven by Pauline R. Sumpter, 74, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Terri L. Dennison, 43, Wabash on State Road 15 near Wedcore Ave. At 7:41 p.m., a vehicle driven by Issac J. Willits, 29, LaFontaine collided with a vehicle driven

by Clarence B. Ames Jr., 43, Greenfield on Cass Street near Stitt Street.

Dec. 29 At 6:25 a.m., a vehicle driven by Joe E. Tyson, 28, Wabash collided with a pole on Stitt Street neat Falls Ave. Dec. 30 At 12:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by Joshua R. Copeland, 40, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Brady J. Burgess, 38, North Manchester on U.S. 24 West near Cass Street.

At 6:50 p.m., a vehicle driven by Dorothy L. Merrick, 88, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Karri L. Brown, 49, Wabash on Wabash Street near Harrison Avenue.

Dec. 31 At 6:34 a.m., a vehicle driven by Penny D. Rainey, 33, Wabash, collided with a parked car on River Street near Bent Street.

At 6:48 a.m., a vehicle driven by Shawn M. Filip, 38, Servia, collided with a bridge rail on Vernon Street near Bent Street.

At 11:31 a.m., a vehicle driven by Gavin J. Gyson, 20, Peru, ran off the road on 753 LaFontaine Avenue.

Jan. 2 At 12:01 p.m., a vehicle driven by Herby R. Hughs, 74, LaFontaine, collided with a vehicle driven

by Audrey C. Lynn, 48, Wabash which collided with a vehicle driven by Stephani Schuck Parzych, 51, Wabash, on Cass Street near Colerain Street.

At 2:56 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ling Zhu, 33, Wabash collided with a vehicle

driven by Amy K. Shaffer, 32, North Manchester, on Cass Street near Harrison Avenue.

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Citations Dec. 23 Kyle B. Coleman, 30, LaFontaine, cited for speed.

Dec. 24 James M. Dalton, 38, West Liberty, Ohio, cited for disregarding an automatic traffic signal.

Dec. 27 Zhonya Orlanda E. Ogden, 24, Goshen, cited for speed.

Dec. 29 Travis J. Vail, Wabash, cited for driving left of center.

Dec. 30 John D. Vigar, Roann, cited for no proof of insurance.

Kimberly A. Stowe, 57, Sweetser, cited for speed.

Accidents Dec. 23 At 6:01 p.m., a vehicle driven by Joshua T. Wogoman, 24, Warsaw, ran off the road on County Road 700 West near County Road 900 North. (continued on page 9)

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Dec. 24 At 9:36 a.m., a vehicle driven by James M. Dalton, 38, West Liberty, Ohio, collided with a vehicle driven by Debra K. Anderson, 62, Peru on U.S. 24 near State Road 13.

Dec. 30 At 6:20 p.m., a vehicle driven by Keeli R. Day, 22, Laketon, collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 895 North.

At 8:55 p.m. a vehicle driven by John D. Vigar, 17, Roann, collided with a deer on County Road 800 West near River Road.

Dec. 31 At 5:25 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jarrett A. Carden, 22, Galveston, ran off the road on State Road 15 near County Road 800 North.

At 7:11 a.m., a vehicle driven by John V. Waymire, 51, Wabash ran off the road on State Road 124 near County Road 50 East.

Jan. 1 At 10:45 a.m., a vehicle driven by Joshua E. Spaulding, 39, North Manchester ran off the road on Tamarack Street near Wayne Street.

Jan. 2 At 8:10 p.m., a vehicle driven by Christina K. Parker, 51, Urbana ran off the road on County Road Old 24 near County Road 200 East.

North Manchester Citations Dec. 26 Michael L. Hendrix, 64, cited for driving left of center.

Saira Makie, 23, Fort Wayne cited for driving while suspended.

Robbie D. Hall, 44, Pierceton cited for driving while suspended and possession of parapherna-

lia.

Dec. 27 Nicole M. Combs, 29, Wabash cited for no operator’s license when required.

Dec. 29 Alisha N. Samuels, 28, Rochester cited for driving while suspended.

Dec. 31 Clayton R. Wells, 19, LaFontaine cited for possession of paraphernalia.

Jan. 1 Ryan J. Sparks, 33, Silver Lake cited for driving while suspended.

Darren T. Lathrop, 19, Lafayette cited for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Jan. 2 Laurence M. Pease, 70, North Manchester, cited for expired vehicle registration.

Arrests Dec. 28 Jeffrey M. Capes, 55, Jonesboro arrested for habitual traffic offender.

Dec. 29 Eric Ortiz, 24, North Manchester arrested on warrant for contempt of court.

Jan. 1 Gregory W. Watkins Jr., 34, North Manchester arrested on a warrant for assault.

Fire Dec. 26 7:21 a.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist.

3:20 p.m., 200 block of Wild Cherry Lane for medical assist.

Dec. 27 3:15 p.m., 1100 block of North Market Street for medical assist.

Dec. 28 1:26 p.m., 600 block of West 2nd Street for medical assist.

Dec. 30 3:23 a.m., 200 block of North Market Street for medical

assist.

7:09 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

7:25 p.m., 900 block of North Orchard Drive for medical assist.

Dec. 31 5:03 a.m., 500 block of State Road 13 East for medical assist.

Jan. 1 6:15 p.m., 200 block of South Market Street for an odor of natural gas.

Jan. 2 7:37 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

8:10 a.m., 300 block of State Road 13 East for medical assist.

3:40 p.m., 300 block of South Maple Street for an alarm.

5:09 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

10:18 p.m., 700 block of Meadow Lane for medical assist.

Jan. 3 5:41 a.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for medical assist.

Land Transfers Reba M. Jacobs and Donald R. Jacobs to State of Indiana, warranty deed.

Mary Gatchel, Steve Gatchel, Julie Coon, Marcia Johnson, Vonda Kelsey and David Gatchel to Mary Gatchel, Steve Gatchel, Julie Coon, Marcia Johnson, Vonda Kelsey and David Gatchel and Greg Gatchel, warranty deed.

Courtney M. Gardner to Shelley R. Fitzpatrick, warranty deed.

Jeanette M. Cunningham, Lewis Eugene Cunningham, and Sunshine Metz to Thomas R. Cable Jr. and Janice L. Cable, warranty deed.

J. Dean Gifford, Kae M. Gifford and Gifford Family Trust

Another Bir Another Birthday thday Another Anniversary Another and 3 Great and Grand Grand Babies

I mis misss you Chad Chad

to Amanda Kae Barrus, trust deed.

Thomas O. Williams, Roberta M. Williams to Thomas O. Williams, Roberta M. Williams and Thomas O. and Roberta M. Williams Joint Revocable Trust, warranty deed.

Joshua R. Sigler and Laura C. Sigler to Bradley R. Campbell, warranty deed.

Lesa A. Blair to Robert J. Love, warranty deed.

Robert Courtney Sr. and Alecia Marlene Courtney to Roderick D. Hipskind and Stephanie L. Stines, warranty deed.2 Danny West and Terry West to L and L Blocher Joint Revocable Trust, personal deed.

Taylor M. Wagner to Candice D. Whitmer, warranty deed.

Carole J. Garrison and Reggie V. Garrison to Luvernia P. Wilson, Luvernia P. Wilson Living Trust, Pleasant L. Wilson III and Lindsey M. Wilson, warranty deed.

Regina B. Monroe and Regina B. Haney to Bob F. Haney and Regina B. Haney, quitclaim deed.

Benjamin T. Backer and Courtney L. Backer to Taylor M. Wagner, warranty deed.

Frank A. Ellet, Theresa J. Drefke, T. J. Drefke, and Martha B. Ellet to Carol L. Hess, warranty deed.

Brian K. Haupert and Theresa Lynn Honeycutt to Terry Jeral Honeycutt, personal deed.

Terry Jeral Honeycutt to Simon C. Knouse and Kristen L. Knouse, quitclaim deed.

Philip C. Draper and Sherry L. Draper

to Philip D. Draper, Douglas A. Draper and Lisa D. Krom, quitclaim deed.

The National Shrine of the Holy Shroud Incorporated to Kyle Zolman dna Tracie Zolman, corporate deed.

Thelma S. Rohrerr and Jaes R. C. Adams to Thelma S. Rohrer, personal deed.

Rebecca D. tinson to Alexander Q. Alcala and Brittney Anne Prater, warranty deed.

James W. Jones and R. Marie Jones to Perry Thomas Jordan, warranty deed.

Shawn Good, Christopher B. Good and Shawn K. Good to Randall Good, quitclaim deed.

Jack Foust, Verdie Foust, and Tonya Arrington to Benny R. Bragg, quitclaim deed.

Minnie Sue Campbell, Caren Patience Cameron, Christopher May, and Donnie Michael Cameron to Shannon Heinlen and Donnie Michael Cameron, quitclaim deed.

Jakae J. Francis to Elizabeth G. Smith and Junice A. Glasspoole, warranty deed.

Philip E. Schlemmer and Maynard L. Shellhammer to Cale T. Rider, warranty deed.

Jerry L. Enyeart, Lisa G. Enyeart, and Jerry L. Enyeart and Lisa G. Enyeart Joint Trust to Chase R. Enyeart, trust deed.

Richard Mitchell and Mary Ellen Mitchell Keystone Trust and Tara L. Kingsley to Thomas E> Haneline and Pamela K. Haneline, trust deed.

Secretary of Housing and Urban

Development to Levi J. Christman and Hannah J. Christman, warranty deed.

Jacob Allen Skeans and Tiffany Maisonnueve to Michael L. Rodgers and Lacey J. Rodgers, warranty deed.

Jeffrey F. Grogg, Ryan C. Grogg, Debra L. Shafer and Charles M. Grogg to Shirley M. Griffey, quitclaim deed.

Rick Rogers to Richard Rogers, quitclaim deed.

Philip M. Trueblood and Colleen M. Trueblood to L and L Blocher Joint Revocable Trust, warranty deed.

M c K n i g h t Properties LLC to D and B Home Rentals LLC, warranty deed.

Brian L. Benson to Betty M. Benson, quitclaim deed.

Michael L. Benson to Betty M. Benson, quitclaim deed.

Jim Large and Linda Large to Joshua R. Weaver and Emily D. Weaver, warranty deed.

Shirley A. Anderson, Shirley A. Anderson Trust, Reed Credit Trust, Jay Edward Reed and Michael James Reed to Jay Edward Reed and Shelley A. Reed, trust deed.

Michael J. Reed and J. Edward Reed to Jay Edward Reed and Shelley A. Reed, quitclaim deed.

Brett Andrew Airgood and Peggy Ann Boggs Irrevocable Trust to Timothy Kent Airgood, trust deed.

Terry K. Taylor and Nerissa Craeger to Charles E. Richards, personal deed.

Anna Barr to Raymond S. Garrett, warrany deed.

Jennifer L. Harding and David L. Williams

to Bryan F. Brinson, warranty deed.

Michele Graham to Joseph C. Fox and Bethany K. Fox, warranty deed.

Gary Cooper and Gary Chester Cooper to Wade Allen and Amanda Allen, warranty deed.

Betty M. Benson to Brenda M. Draper, warranty deed.

302 Strauss Provimi LLC to Alan Blocher, warranty deed.

Marriage License Dustin Raymond Paul Cloud, 31, and Kelsie Elisabeth Lawson, 29.

Eddie Burdell Koch, 74 and Kay Rose Cook, 64.

Thomas Nathanael Throgmorton, 24, and Moriah Elizabeth Magnus, 24.

Brandon R. Culver, 30 and Whitney Anne Dorais, 33.

David Noe Ramos, 48 and Sandra Elizabeth Stapleton, 46.

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Official to meet with veterans

Celebration planned for Miriam Sparling The family of Miriam Sparling is throwing a party in honor of her 95th birthday on Sunday, Jan. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wellbrooke Gallery.

Miriam was born to Paul and Hazel

Stone on Jan. 3, 1925, in Wabash. She was married to the late Robert Sparling on July 28, 1946.

Anyone who would like to help celebrate Miriam is invited to stop by.

MIRIAM SPARLING

Veterans will meet with Phil Turner from MFRI Veterans Justice Outreach for Coffee and a Snack on Friday, Jan. 10, at 9 a.m. in the Lion Room at the LaFontaine Community Building. He will speak about the Grant/Wabash County Veterans Treatment Court project and the Volunteer VTC Mentor program.

The Indiana Office of Court Services, (IOCS), has a statewide initiative ongoing to make a VTC available to all Veterans in our State in every County. Judicial leadership in Grant and Wabash Counties are working to make that happen for our region. The Mentor Corps is a valuable and much needed part of the program and allows Veterans an opportunity to serve our brother &

sister Veterans to help navigate the judicial system while being held accountable. The overall goal is to help them return to the community as a productive, responsible citizen. All veterans are welcome.

ALL LIONS PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: 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. Sign up today at http://indianalionsfoundationmd25.org/?page_id= 50 WORDS OF WISDOM “Encourage someone today: it will bring healing.”

Richard Daly “A loving friend surrenders in service to the other when they need a listening ear, encourage-

ment, space to figure things out, a shoulder to cry on, or some sobering advice. It may involve shining love upon the darkness when a friend is lost.”

Tara Bianca HAPPY BIRTHDAY Corey Roser, Drew Roser, Phil Speicher, Jan. 9 Jean Gilbert, Juanita Rapp, Grant Gillespie Jan. 10, Helen Adkins, Jan. 11, Carol Stouffer Jan. 13, Dorothy Henderson, Josiah Friedersdorf Jan. 15, Indie Meyer Piercy Jan. 16 SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail .com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940.

Food distribution planned Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana will provide food for families in need at a Tailgate distribution from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday Jan. 10, at the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center (Living Well in Wabash County) at 239 Bond St. in Wabash.

Participants must enter the drivethrough line from the Hill Street entrance of the City Park. The distribution is while supplies last, and there is a limit of 3 families per vehicle.

The items received at a tailgate event are meant to be supplemental items only.

They are not meant to be complete meals.

Fresh fruits and/or vegetables are often provided.

This Second Harvest Tailgate is a collaborative effort between Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, The Community Foundation of Wabash County and Living Well in Wabash County.

Tailgates are not possible without the help of volunteers.

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Local DAR chapter to meet Jan. 14 Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet Tuesday, Jan 14, at 7 p.m. at the Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-5634661 or Barbara Amiss at 260-982-4376.

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY SCIENCE OLYMPIAD: At the Jan. 11 invitational, 21 high school teams and nine middle school teams will bring about 400 students to the North Manchester, Ind., campus. There will be more than 30 events and competitions, with activities that include solving forensic cases, building protein models and constructing machines such as boomilevers (cantilevered wood structures), ping-pong parachutes and musical instruments.

The Science Olympiad encourages students to learn in different ways. It also exposes them to Manchester’s closeknit community where faculty inspire students to develop their curiosity.

Dozens of Manchester faculty, students and staff donate their time writing events, running events and assisting visiting students during their day on campus.

Manchester

University’s invitational is a steppingstone for regional competitions, where the top teams compete for a spot in the 2020 Science Olympiad State Tournament. The Science Olympiad is a national organization that has provided premier competition opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) events for more than 30 years. Nearly 8,000 teams are competing in 2020. For more information, go to www.soinc.org.

MANCHESTER MEALS-ONWHEELS provides 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.

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 Continued on page 12

The Roann Heritage Group meeting for Jan. 9 has been canceled. We will let you know when it is rescheduled for.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Northfield Lady Norse varsity basketball team for winning the County Tourney.

Three-peat!!! Well done to the girls and coaches. Also, the Junior Varsity girls were runners up in their tourney.

THE NORTH MIAMI LADY Warriors also won their holiday tourney for the 4th year in a row. Congratulations to the girls for a job well done!

PASTOR ROB MACE of The Roann First Brethren Church will hold worship service, Jan. 12 starting at 10:00 a.m.

Located at 240 W. Allen in Roann.

Everyone is welcome!

Steve Tillman is Worship Leader, Kim Palmer is the pianist and Louella Krom is the organist. Happy New Year to all!

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ROANN COVERED BRIDGE Lions Club will meet Jan. 9 at The Little

Cathedral at 6:30 p.m.

ROANN TOWN BOARD will meet Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. in the town hall.

PASTOR WAYNE BALMER of The Roann United Methodist Church service for Jan. 12 will be from Genesis 1:26-31 titled “Image of God”. This will also be Noisy Bucket Sunday where our young people become missionaries and collect coins to go to children in need.

They have helped several kids in our local area along with Riley Hospital and The Spirit of Christmas just to mention a few.

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bogner will be greeters and Doug Bogert is worship leader with Kathie Grandstaff at the piano. The Worship service starts at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m.

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CONTINUE PRAYING FOR Rex Renz and his family.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Jan. 9 – Mr. & Mrs. Terry Vigar; Jan. 10 – Mr. & Mrs. Tony Krom; Jan. 11 - Mr. & Mrs. Matt Shafer.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Jan. 8

rg for appointments or information.

GARBER-SIMMONS SENIOR CENTER serves older adults in North Manchester and surrounding areas. A United Fund agency located at Suite 6 in the Town Life Center, Seventh and Bond, (260) 982-0535. Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for coffee, tea, and conversation from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Monday: Game Day and Wii bowling.

Tuesday: Blood Pressure, 8:15-9 a.m.;

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– Theresa Doud, Monte Chamberlain, Peggy Cordes and Grant Dale; Jan. 9 – Andrew See; Jan. 10 – Layne Vigar, Chad McWhirt and Ashley Vigar; Jan. 11 – Jewel Flitcraft; Jan. 13 – Alexi Randel and Danielle Galbraith; Jan. 14 – Kerry Krom and Carla Krom.

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Stretch & Flex, 9 a.m.

Thursday: Yoga and Brain Gym, 9 a.m.

Friday: Bingo, 9 a.m. $2. Walk the Gym: Weekdays 8 a.m. noon AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meals are a balanced meal.

Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the

next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday. To reserve your lunch call 982-9940.

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

NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com

Salamonie to host program Jan. 25 On Saturday, Jan. 25, at Salamonie Lake the program “Silence of a Winters Night” will take place. Please watch for more upcoming details.

Seniors 50 and over are invited to attend the Monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program.

UWIS interpretive naturalist Lynnanne Fager will share stories and knowledge of Indiana Bald Eagles on Monday, Feb. 3. A main dish of chicken and noodles with mashed potatoes will be provided.

Attendees should plan to bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation to help 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.

The event “Sunrise Eagle Watch” will take place on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 6:30—10 a.m. at Mississinewa Lake.

At 6:30 a.m. meet at

Mississinewa’s Miami SRA Boat Ramp then caravan to Indiana’s largest documented Bald Eagle Winter Roost to watch the birds take morning flight. At 9 a.m. you will return to the Mississinewa office for a breakfast (donations accepted).

There will be live birds of Prey visiting with the diners.

There is a small amount of walking involved. Accessible parking available and should be noted at registration. Advance registration is requested and can be accomplished by calling Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127.

Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves

Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. The Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260-4682127. Some of the activities at the Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center are: wildlife viewing area, interactive reservoir exhibits, natural and cultural history displays, a children’s room, the Salamonie Raptor Center featuring live birds of prey.

LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271.

THE LAGRO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH invites the public to join them for worship services.

The church is located at 1100 Main Street in Lagro. Worship services, with Pastor Rick

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Kids Klub is held at the church each Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. Just a reminder, if MSD schools are closed for either a scheduled day off or due to weather, Kids Klub will not be held.

ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services.

Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m.

SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH usually conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.

All are invited to attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro. 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. Call Roxane at 260-571-7686.

THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards.

EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week!

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Wabash boys Apax, Squire wrestlers place in down Vikings top 8 of IHSWCA team state duals

The Wabash boys basketball continued its hot streak after winning the Wabash County Tournament in late December with a 45-37 road win at Huntington North Friday, Jan. 3.

Wabash led 14-12 after the first quarter then held the Vikings to one point in the second quarter to lead 23-13 at halftime.

The Vikings cut the lead to 34-27 but couldn’t get any closer.

Trenton Daughtry led the Apaches with 21 points, four steals, three assists and two rebounds. Dereck Vogel had nine points and three rebounds, followed by Elijah Vander Velden with six points and four rebounds, Jasper Walter with four points, and Jared Holley with two points and four rebounds.

The Wabash JV team lost to Huntington North 5738.

Kolton Wilson led the Apaches with seven points and two rebounds and Colten Learned had seven points and one rebound.

Hunter Jones had six points and two steals, David Ford had five points and four rebounds, Keegan O’Neill had four points and three rebounds, Andrew Dinkins had four points and one rebound, Caelan McDougle had three points and three steals, and Jarrett Wilson had two points and three rebounds.

Manchester Boys basketball Pioneer 60, Manchester 57 OT A Pioneer threepoint buzzer-beater sent its contest with Manchester to overtime and a Squire buzzer-beater attempt didn’t beat the buzzer in a 60-57 Pioneer win Friday, Jan. 3.

The Squires jumped out to an early 9-2 lead and never trailed in regulation against Pioneer, however, a three-pointer at the buzzer tied it up at 5151 at the end of regulation.

Pioneer took its first lead with a basket with 2:41 left in overtime and held on

for the win.

Thane Creager led the Squires with 16 points, six rebounds and two assists while Max Carter had 15 points, eight rebounds, three steals and two assists.

Weston Hamby had eight points, 10 assists and four steals, Caleb Stout added eight points and one rebound, Kreeden Krull had six points and six rebounds, and Austin Underwood had four points and one rebound.

The JV team pulled out a 31-27 win over Pioneer.

Brayden Jones led the Squires with 10 points and seven rebounds, followed by Maddox Zolman with eight points, Gabe Case with seven points, Luke Ramer with four points and four rebounds, and Ridge Fierstos with two points.

Manchester 51, DeKalb 41 The Squires rebounded with a big 51-41 win over DeKalb Saturday night Jan. 4.

Manchester jumped out to a 15-9 first quarter lead then took a 28-16 halftime advantage.

The Barons cut the Squire lead to 44-38 with 1:03 left in the game but Manchester hit its free throws down the stretch to clinch the 10-point win.

Carter led the Squires with 14 points and 11 rebounds while Krull also recorded a double-double with 10 points and 17 rebounds, seven of them offensive.

Creager had 10 points and three rebounds, Hamby had eight points, four assists, four steals and three rebounds, Underwood added six points and two rebounds, and Stout had three points.

The JV team had a rough night in a 42-28 loss to DeKalb.

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By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpa per.com FORT WAYNE — The Wabash Apaches needed a win over rival Manchester in the seventh place match to finish just ahead of the Squires at the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association Team State Duals at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne Saturday, Jan. 4.

Both Wabash and Manchester competed in the Class A division.

The Apaches won its first match in pool play over Eastern 42-33 then were edged by Prairie Heights in the second match of the day 39-30.

Adams Central got the best of the Apaches in the third match 42-40 to set up the final match against the Squires.

Manchester started the day with a 4827 loss to Tell City,

Manchester’s Dylan Stroud works towards a pin against Tell City at the ISHWCA Team State Duals. Photo by Eric Christiansen followed by a 48-27 win over Attica and a 34-24 loss to Churubusco.

Wabash won the final match of the day between both teams topping Manchester 42-27.

With the match starting at the 170pound weight class Wabash’s Bryson Zapata beat Jacob Caudill 3-1.

Manchester took the lead with Manchester’s Gavin Mize (182) pinning Matthew Skeens in 2:35 and the Squires’ Ashton Moore (195)

Wabash’s Ethan Higgins gets a takedown against Eastern at the IHSWCA Team State Duals. Photo by Eric Christiansen

getting the pin over Chad Wyatt, Jr. in 3:05.

Wabash won the next two matches with Grant Warmuth (220) pinning Trevor Dill in 2:50 and Sheldon Jones (285) edging Izzy Serrano 2-1.

Manchester’s Collin Cummins (106) won by forfeit before Wabash’s

Jared Brooks (113) beat Brock Casper by pin in 1:32 and Ethan Higgins (120) beat Manchester’s Michael Davis by pin in 43 seconds.

The Squires’ Haley Clifford (126) won by forfeit followed by a win from Dylan Stroud (132) over Braden Brooks 7-3.

Wabash clinched

the win by winning the final four matches.

Alex Baggett (138) beat Elijah Burlingame 11-4, Brayden Sickafus (145) beat Raven King by pin in 2:11, Traydon Goodwin (152) beat Jordan Ayres 8-1, and Grant Carandante (160) beat Trescott Duffy by pin in 46 seconds.

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The Northfield Lady Norse varsity basketball team defeated Manchester, 48-39, to capture the Wabash County Tournament title. Northfield defeated Wabash, 49-30, to advance to the finals. Photos by Joseph Slacian The Wabash Apache boys varsity basketball team captured the Wabash County Tourney title with an 80-45 win over the Manchester Squires. Wabash advanced to the finals with a 61-49 win over Southwood.

The Southwood Knights boys junior varsity basketball team captured the Wabash County Tourney title with a 45-27 win in the championship game over Northfield.

Photos by Eric Christiansen Wabash City Schools is submitting a

NOTICE OF INTENT to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities associated with the building addition project located at 1101 Colerain Street, Wabash, Indiana. Runoff from the project site will discharge to the municipal storm sewer.

Questions or comments regarding this project should be directed to Jeremy Hardy of Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. at 9604 Coldwater Rd., Suite 203, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.

STATE OF INDIANA County of Wabash

) IN THE WABASH SUPERIOR COURT )SS: ) Cause No. 85D01-1902-DC-000109

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: BURL. CRACE, JR, Petitioner And JESSA L. CRACE Respondent LORA L. NORDMAN RONALD L. NORDMAN Intervenors TO: BURL E. CRACE, Petitioner JESSA L. CRACE, Respondent WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN AMENDED SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND ORDER OF HEARING Notice is hereby given to the above person(s) named as Petitioner, Respondent and any other persons who may be concerned.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the above named Intervenors filed on the 31st day of October, 2019, their Motion to Modify Custody, and said Motion is presently pending in the Wabash Superior Court, Cause Number 85D01-1902-DC-OOO109.

A hearing on the Petition will be held on the 19th day of February 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Wabash Superior Court, 59 West Hill Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, and you may appear at the hearing to file objections to the granting of the motion.

You may file an Answer or Counter-Petition at any time prior to any hearing in this cause. Your failure to respond may result in judgment by default being rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Motion.

This Summons by Publication and Order of Hearing is specifically directed to Burl E. Crace and Jessa L. Crace whose present whereabouts are unknown.

DATED: November 21,2019 Alan J. Zimmerman #1806-85 ZIMMERMAN LAW OFFICE, P.C. 81 E. Hill St. Wabash, IN 46992 (260) 563-2178 1/1,8,15/20

Honorable Benjamin D.R. Vanderpool Judge, Wabash Superior Court

The Southwood Lady Knights girls junior varsity basketball team captured the Wabash County Tourney title with a 47-37 win over Wabash in the championship game.

Sports roundup rebounds.

The C-team lost to a tough DeKalb team 47-31.

Liam York led the Squires with 14 points followed by Trevor Heath with 13,

and Jace Judy and Bryce Mugford both with two.

Northfield Girls basketball Northfield 51, Kokomo 47 The Northfield

In the Wabash County Circuit Court In the Matter of the Estate of Elizabeth J. Figert, Deceased Estate No.: 85C01-1912-EU-000096 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Sue Figert Kennedy was on the 23rd day of December, 2019, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Elizabeth J. Figert, deceased, who died on the 13th day of December, 2019.

All persons who have claims against this Estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Noblesville, Indiana this 23rd day of December, 2019.

Lori J. Draper Clerk of the Wabash County Circuit Court Ellen M. Deeter & David D. Deeter DALE & EKE, P.C. 9100 Keystone Crossing, Suite 400 Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 Phone: (317) 844-7400 1/1, 1/8/20

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girls basketball team picked up a big road win at Kokomo Saturday, Jan. 4, topping the Wildkats 5147.

Addi Baker led the Norse with 17 points, five rebounds and four assists, followed

by Kenzie Baer with 12 points, seven rebounds, three steals and two assists.

Emma Hoover had eight points and three rebounds, followed by Kearston Stout with six points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals, Emily Pennington with six points, and Addy Rosen with two points, three rebounds, five steals and three assists.

The JV team lost to

Kokomo 36-27.

Autumn Custer led the Norse with 13 points and Crysta Kowlaczuk had six points.

Wabash Girls basketball Wabash 53, Maconaquah 51 The Wabash Apaches held off a second-half comeback attempt to pick up a Three Rivers Conference win over Maconaquah 53-51 Saturday, Jan. 4.

Wabash jumped out to a 16-point lead midway through the third quarter but held on for the win.

Mariah Wyatt led Wabash with a huge game with 14 points, 15 rebounds and three steals, while

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA CAUSE NO. 85C01-1912-EU-92 Notice is hereby given that Anne Bechtol was on December 12, 2019, appointed personal representative of the estate of Richard A. Sieling, deceased, who died on December 7, 2019.

All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or said claims will be. forever barred.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana this December 12, 2019.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Larry C. Thrush, Thrush Law Office One North Wabash, Wabash, Indiana 46992 260-563-8485, Attorney for the Estate 1/8/20, 1/15/20

Rylee Yoakum had 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Alivia Short had nine points and four rebounds, followed by Libby Mattern with nine points, two rebounds and two assists, Isabelle Davis with four points and four rebounds, Linda Cordes with two points and two rebounds, Maya Benysh with one point, five assists and three rebounds, Jordan Stumbo with one point and four rebounds, and Madison Lutz with one rebound.

The Apaches improved to 8-7 overall and 2-2 in TRC play.

The JV team defeated Maconaquah 29-26.

Brook Westendorf had nine points while Jade Stumbo pulled down 15 rebounds.

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There is a place 5 1/2 miles east of Urbana on CR500 North. This place to some people is called a junky old catch all, nothing but a mess, but to others this is a gold mine called East Urbana Hardware and it is owned and operated by Urbana’s very own Larry Eads.

If you have an item you are looking for and it is not found here, then it does not exist, according to Larry. Bart Eads was looking for a special bolt and could not find one anywhere so he stopped at East Urbana Hardware and wouldn’t you know, he found one.

This hardware heaven has everything from the smallest nails to very large ones, screws of all kinds, nuts and bolts of various sizes, lumber, doors, plastic pvc, all kinds of glassware and tools.

That is just the tip of the iceberg.

Larry was born in 1937 and he is now 82.

He went to Urbana school and he met Doris Gardner in the seventh grade. They hit it off from the start. They both graduated in 1956. There were 26 in their class.

Back then that was a very large class, Larry said. They graduated along with Jim Rosen, Gene Cardell and Norman Rogers just to name a few. Larry asked me if I knew Gene Cordell; no I never met him. Larry said jokingly he was very

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smart, he never married.

Larry and Doris were married in 1958 and had two boys Dan and Don. “Doris was the love of my life,” Larry said. Doris died in 2014.

Larry’s family has grown to five grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. I asked Larry if he liked any a certain sport. He said not really, I like them all.

One time in school he played basketball along with Max Chamberlain. “The whole team was never really any good,” Larry said.

“We seemed to lose all the time. Our coach was Wilbur Dawes. He would make us run up and down stairs in the school at practice time and Max would stop at the drinking fountain on the second floor and wave at us as we ran by.

“One of my favorite teachers was Mrs. Smith. She was polite and very popular with all of us. She instructed a class called Religious Education. She would walk us over to what

is now the Urbana Lions/Community building to hold class.

She would go into the middle of the highway and stop the cars so us kids could cross safely.”

After school Larry would ride his bike to Larry Rice’s house.

He had a BB Gun. Larry said he would let Rice ride his bike and Rice would let him shoot his BB gun.

Larry’s first acquaintance to the Urbana Lions was through Wayne DeVore who was coaching at the time.

Larry also helped Jerry Rogers coach a Urbana baseball team. He said it was bad because the kids knew more than he did. Larry has helped the Urbana Lions with donations of material for the baseball Snack Shack and other items to make the Urbana Park what it is to this day.

Larry also stated that he has no regrets about his life and if he had to do it all over again, nothing would change. He is one of Urbana’s special icons and has been for 82 years.

ECHO RACING: On Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Urbana Lion/Community Building, ECHO Winter National Drag Races will be held.

This is season twelve for this activity.

Track Officials Michael, Bonita and Matt are looking to have 32 kids from in and around the

Urbana area for these races. There will be Drag Racing just like the real NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) . We will hold a qualifying session in both A & B Classes to see who will race who. This qualifying time will give the drivers some practice on the Christmas Tree Lights, or what is known as the starting gate lights. There will be refreshments after qualifying. This activity is sponsored

by The Urbana Lions Club and there is NO COST to kids or parents. The only thing it will cost parents is a little time. Come on down this January and check us out.

Invite your young friends for some friendly competition.

We hold races in 2 different Classes. AClass ages 12-18 and B-Class ages 7- 11. We present awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in both classes. We then take pictures of the winners and submit them to The Paper.

The ECHO Officials are looking forward to see who will become ECHO Drag Racing Top Eliminator for the first drag racing session of this year 2020.

Everyone that is interested in what this activity entails is welcome to come to the races and see what ECHO Racing is about. Information call 260- 774-3665 WOMEN’S GUILD will not be meeting in January or February

however they will be offering lunch (Free will donations)after worship service Jan. 26 on the fourth Sunday. Thanks to Hilda Wilcox for hosting the December luncheon at the little Cathedral in Roann.

OUTREACH: Everyone who contributed for the Christmas party for the boys in Lauer Cottage at Whites, Thank you. It was a special time for those boys and it opened their hearts and let them know someone does care. They also got very excited to see all the pantry items, most was not health food. Never the less, it was a fun time and the smiles were above everything else.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Superhero Christmas was a huge hit. Thank you Stephanie Stambaugh, Jenny Price and Tonya Brunett for your hard work in getting this program together.

The kids worked hard and it showed in their performance.

URBANA YOKE PARISH: Church Board meeting will take place Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Still Learning classroom. In December the board met and elected officers for the year 2020.

Those elected are President Wendel Dawes, Vice President Troy Baer, Recording Secretary Karen Bechtold, Financial Secretary

Pictured are four of the Auto World Dragsters for ECHO Racing that will run against each other to determine the winners in both A & B Classes on Jan. 11 at the Urbana Lions/Community building. Photo provided Linda Townsend and Treasurer Terry Krom.

Congratulations to Officers elected.

The church is looking for volunteers to be a backup and to learn to operate the sound system. If you are interested contact Ed Fitch. We are also looking for a custodian to take care of the building. If you are interested contact Wendel Dawes or any of the other board members.

A SPECIAL NOTE: One of our youth church members found $40.00 back in October. She turned the money over to the Wabash Police Department.

After sixty days the money had not been claimed and because of her honesty the Police Department rewarded her with the money. What a blessing that this sweet little girl Caitlyn Price is part of our church family.

WILDCAT PRIDE: Work Hard and

Dream Big. Upcoming dates. Jan. 8, Quarter Report Cards going home.

Jan. 13, fifth and sixth grade boys basketball vs Oak Hill at Oak Hill at 5 p.m.

January 13-24, NWEA Testing Window Open.

PRAYER CONCERNS: Doris Mattern, John and Judy Eltzroth, Ike Binkerd is in Millers North, Lowell Karns, Kristina Gamsby, Bonita Snell, Theda Stein, Alma DeVore, Jane Winebrenner, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Duane and Esther Wagner, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim Hartley, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and her daughter Jackie, Jeff Warnock, Joan Trusner, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney and our Nation and Military Personnel.

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January 8, 2020

Wabash CrossFit gym under new ownership

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Jenna Hovermale, the new owner of Wabash CrossFit, believes that this new venture is a way for her and her family to help the community accomplish overall health.

“For us, Wabash CrossFit is more of a community, and we took it on more as a ‘let’s see what we can do for the community and for the gym members,’ rather than something that we need in order to support ourselves,” she told The Paper of Wabash County.

Jenna is originally from Arizona, and moved to Indianapolis in 2011 to work for the National FFA Organization after being an agriculture teacher for some time.

She met her now husband, Mark, while living in Indianapolis and together they discovered the world of CrossFit. The definition of a CrossFit workout is constantly varied functional movement.

It is a type of exercise that helps the exerciser improve everyday functional movements so that they can do daily tasks with more ease.

In 2015, Jenna and Mark moved closer to

Wabash, settling in Denver in order to be closer to family as they began having children.

Jenna now works as the Chief Operating Manager for the Belgian Draft Horse Corporation of America and Mark works at the Chrysler plant in Kokomo.

“I ended up at Wabash CrossFit because I was just looking for a new CrossFit gym, so we have been here for four years,” Jenna said. “And at first, Mark took some time off from CrossFit because he just couldn’t figure out with his work schedule how to make it work and it was about a year ago when I told him ‘Why don’t we have a date night, where we go do a workout and then go out to dinner and we can have your parents watch the kids.’

So, he came in and I kind of thought that if he just comes back and just tries it once, he will remember why he loves it, and he did it, and of course he remembered why he loved it, and he has been coming ever since, and now we own the gym.”

Previously, the gym was owned by Jakae Swope.

“Financially, a CrossFit gym is just not the most profitable business, and so Jakae came to me

and told me it just wasn’t going to work out anymore for her to maintain ownership as a full-time venture,” said Jenna.

Jenna and her family were not ready to say goodbye to this important aspect of their lives.

“This place has been a home for us.

Ever since my kids were born, they’ve been coming with us to this gym,” she said of the CrossFit gym.

“My husband works the evening shift, so he would bring the kids into town since there is child watch here and we would get to do a workout with each other and then I would go back to work. So, it has just been an outlet for us and a way for us to spend time together so we just couldn’t see the doors close.”

Wabash CrossFit currently has seven trainers, including Jenna, who rotate on a monthly schedule and teach classes to members.

“Everyone who trains here also has a full-time job, and with the variety of trainers, that has been really nice so that nobody who trains here is getting burnt out by training every single class. So, we really have a variety of people and personalities in here to give our members something different

every day,” said Jenna.

Jenna also stressed that anyone can do CrossFit. “We just started offering a fitness side to our gym because CrossFit has this perception that it causes injuries, that you have to be fit to do it, and so we started offering this fitness side so that instead of doing the CrossFit workout, we offer a fitness workout,” she said.

“We are trying to get people to see that there is another side, and we just want to help improve people’s functional movements so that in their everyday life, they are able to do things like lift up a bag of dog food or be able to put firewood into their stove and that’s really the purpose of CrossFit. You’re not in the gym doing curls, because there is really nothing to a curl that improves your everyday movement. We want to show the community that there really is something for everybody here. We want to focus on the whole health and not just how a person looks in a mirror. You’ll see all different shapes and sizes here working on their health.”

Currently, there are two memberships available at Wabash CrossFit. People interested in

Wabash CrossFit owners Jenna and Mark Hovermale with their children Horace (top) and Sawyer (bottom). Photo by Nicole Howard. trying CrossFit for cial running from the first time will get now until Jan. 31. A their first visit for new member can free. bring a friend and get A first-time visitor two memberships for can expect to go to a the price of one, or if class, see the workout a person wants to of the day written on come on their own, a board, learn from they can buy a month the trainer how to do membership and get the movements and the second one free. then everyone in the “We are very comclass goes through munity oriented and the workout. want to make sure Modifications can be everyone is getting made for anyone. what they can from “A lot of times, peoit.” ple modify the workWabash CrossFit outs, so today, there also offers a first was a movement responder discount, called ring dips, and making their memring dips are a very bership fee only $60. complex movement The gym is currentso somebody might ly partnering with do pushups instead of Downtown Nutrition ring dips,” said owner Lindsay Heck Jenna. to provide cardio In honor of the new drumming classes year, there is a buy every Thursday at one, get one free spe6:45 p.m. This class is

open to the public and is $5 per class.

An unlimited membership is $100 a month if you do auto pay, $110 if you pay in person, and people with this membership can come as often as they want, and family members can be added on for $50 a month, and kids workout for free. This membership also gets members into the cardio drumming class and the upcoming yoga class for free.

For people wanting a more limited option, there is a three day a week membership, which is $85 a month, or $75 a month if the member opts for auto pay.

“There are no contracts, but if you miss a class, most times, someone from the gym will contact you to make sure you’re okay and see if there is anything they can do to get you there, even if that means coming in during a non-class time and helping you get your workout in,” said Jenna.

Classes are offered at 5 a.m., 9 a.m., 12 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Some more new changes coming in the near future include a yoga class and a kids program for kids aged two and up, which will include a lot of gymnastic style exercise.

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Ready to celebrate: A worker places a banner on side of the Charley Creek Inn on Friday morning, proclaiming the 100th anniversary of the opening of the building. A major celebration is planned in May, with details to be announced in the coming weeks.

Photo by Joseph Slacian

January 8, 2020

County kids enjoy Winter Bash activities

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash County kids enjoyed free activities during the Winter Bash.

Officials from the H o n e y w e l l Foundation put on this event each year toward the end of winter break so that kids from the area can enjoy art, skating and movies.

This year, the bash was on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 2-3.

On Thursday, “Secret Life of Pets 2” showed on the big screen of the Ford Theater once at 1 p.m. and once at 7 p.m., with “Toy Story 4 “showing on Friday.

Free roller skating was available each day as well.

Multiple art workshops proved popular with a focus on Chinese culture in honor of Chinese New Year.

Art projects making a dragon and a

Chinese noisemaker were available at 9:30 a.m. each day at Charley Creek Gardens, and art workshops with local artist Candie Cooper were at the Honeywell Center at 10:30 a.m. each day to make a “stencil our state” craft and a Chinese fantasy lantern.

Sherlyn Rensberger attended these events with her children and told The Paper of Wabash County that this is a great opportunity for kids to have activities to do when they are on break from school.

“This always helps the kids to get into different types of arts and crafts and learning about different things,” she said.

“The kids enjoy the activities and we are thankful that it is a free way for our kids to learn, have fun and spend some time with friends.”

Kelly Smith, Director of Charley Creek Gardens, sees this event as a great

way to introduce the kids in Wabash County to activities where they get to use their imagination and learn about other cultures.

“This is a good way for them to exercise their brain, especially when they aren’t in school,” she said.

On the second day of the bash, Candie Cooper taught a workshop on how to decorate a paper lantern.

“I used to live in China and one of the things I learned from not speaking the language is that we can always communicate and relate on visual things,” said Cooper.

The kids sprayed their lanterns with different colored dyes, used a feather to apply gold paint and used yarn to make a tassel to attach to the bottom of the lantern.

To learn more about upcoming events through the H o n e y w e l l Foundation, visit honeywellcenter.org.

A youngster (top photo) sprays dye onto her lantern during an art class taught by Candie Cooper during Winter Bash.

Annabella Rowe (right photo) cuts out parts for her Chinese noisemaker craft during an activity for Winter Bash.

Photo by Mandy Underwood.