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Spreading Christmas cheer Volunteers help make holiday brighter for area children By Mandy Mahan mmahan@ thepaperofwabash.com

Wabash County Christmas Spirit (WCCS), originally started by John and Ombra Keaffaber by the name of Santa’s Workshop in 1970, has been busy this year working to make sure families and kids in Wabash County have an enjoyable Christmas. Although there are many ways that people can experience joy during the holiday season, this specific organization chooses to spread the joy by purchasing and collecting gifts for less fortunate children and families within the county. The organization lasted for 30 years as Santa’s Workshop, then in 2001 became Operation Elf, which accepted new and gently used items. Now, since 2013, the program is called Wabash County Christmas Spirit and only accepts new items. Families interested in being gift recipients are able to register online. “Our goal is to make sure that no kid goes without at least one Christmas gift,” Ronda Moore, Chair of WCCS, Wabash County Christmas Spirit delivery volunteers dressed to spread Christmas spirit in a past told The Paper of Wabash County. year. Robby Watson is dressed as Buddy the Elf (left) and Randy Hall is dressed as Jolly the Elf The organization spends $40 per child. (right). Photo provided. The first round of registrants is distributed to tag sites. 9 a.m. People interested in volunteering simply must show up at New Journey “The public can go and take a tag, shop for the items “registered for” Church, 1721 N. Vernon St., Door 4, sign a confidentiality agreement, and help delivand then bring those back to us,” said Moore. “This takes a huge financial er gifts. burden off of us because they are paying for those items. Like many businesses and organizations, WCCS has seen some changes to their Whatever tags don’t get shopped for from those tag sites and or program this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. late registrations are what we as an organization shop and “One of the biggest is that a lot of our opportunities to apply for funding were pay for. Last year we spent $23,000. We are a donation- taken away because events simply weren’t happening,” said Moore. “We asked for based organization. We get support from local busi- our tag sites if possible to take on more tags to help ease the financial burden off of nesses, grants, and fundraisers held by various us because we were lower on funds to begin with than ever before and were very organizations.” worried that funding wouldn’t come in. The organization is now in the end stages of “Several places stepped up and took on more than normal which helped us the 2020 program. In total there have been tremendously. We have not allowed volunteers at our location like normal due to three community shopping days where vol- COVID, so the committee — six to eight of us — unteers shop for gifts. has taken on all of that work amongst ourStill needed are volunteers to deliver selves. We also are making our “pick-up” days gifts on Saturday, Dec. 12, beginning at Continued on Page 8

Sounds of the season Salvation Army seeks bell ringers Officials from Salvation Army have announced that they are in desperate need of two volunteers to deliver and pick up kettles and deposit money to the bank between up until Christmas. The Kettles are set up at Walmart and Kroger. All money collected stays in Wabash County and is what is used for the following year to help families in the county. If interested in volunteering, please contact the Salvation Army office at 260-274-0027, leave a message and wait for a call back. Bell ringers are also needed to help raise money for families in Wabash County with their electricity, if up for disconnect; rent, if up for eviction; prescriptions, hotel stays and gasoline. To sign up to be a bell ringer, visit registertoring.com and choose your location, day, and time to ring; or by calling Deborah at 260-563-8970 to register. Ringing will be at Walmart and Kroger in Wabash and Neighborhood Fresh, previously New Market, in North Manchester. School organizations are also being asked to take some time

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to give back to the community. Volunteering for Salvation Army can go towards service hours. Churches or organizations can also sign up to volunteer for a whole or half day. Amount of money is kept track of. This year, there will be four different to donate money this year: Drop money into the big Kettles at Walmart, Kroger, and Neighborhood Fresh. Scar the barcode on the Big Kettles that will direct to a site where donations can be made online. Drop money into smaller counter kettles that will be placed at various businesses. Write a check to Salvation Army and mail it to 477 North Wabash Street, Wabash, Ind. 46992. Salvation Army is a part of the Wabash Area Ministerial Association and a United Fund Agency.

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By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Rodney Kelsheimer and Jason Fry were preliminarily tabbed to fill the two Wabash City Schools Board seats being vacated at the end of the year. Kelsheimer, Fry and three other candidates were interviewed by the Wabash City Council on Thursday, Dec. 3.

Following the interviews, the Council nominated Kelsheimer and Fry for the posts. They will take an official vote on the matter at the Dec. 14 Council meeting. If approved, their terms would begin Jan. 1, 2021. In addition to the two nominees, the Council also interviewed Richard “Dick” Brewer, Clint Kugler and Corey

Phillipy during 20 minute sessions. Kelsheimer is finishing his first term on the board. Fry would replace Tony Pulley, who opted not to seek reappointment. Of Kelsheimer, Council member Bryan Dillon said “he is a good board member. … He is current board president. I see no reason why he shouldn’t be nominat-

ed for reappointment. Council member Mitch Figert, the city’s liaison with the school district, agreed, noting that not reappointing Kelsheimer would lead to “a huge loss of leadership” with he and Pulley not on the board. Fry, who is employed by the Wabash County Probation Department, was called “an exceptional pick” by Council member Terry Brewer. Figert noted that Fry asked various questions about the process and format of choosing a board member when deciding whether to apply. “He wasn’t just filling out a piece of paper and showing up tonight,” Figert said. Dillon and Figert both noted that picking the second candidate was a tough decision. “We have all good candidates remaining,” Dillon said. “All five were solid candidates. Each comes with their own strength. It’s just too bad that some years we have just one applicant and some years we have two seats and five applicants.” The City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 via Zoom.

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Wabash American Legion makes donation: The American Legion Post 15, Wabash, recently donated $1,500 to Wabash County Hands of Hope, a division of Family Service Society, Inc. Post Finance Officer Byrl Hopkins (from left), looks on as Heidi Vandermark, Wabash County Hands of Hope Outreach Advocate, accepts a check from Commander Steve Conner. This donation is greatly appreciated by organization officials and will assist Hands of Hope in working with victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking to break the cycle of violence in Wabash County. Photo provided

Lutheran Health opens 2 cardiology clinics Patients now have more convenient access to two new cardiology clinics that opened recently in Syracuse and North Manchester. The Lutheran Health Physicians (LHP) clinics are located in Syracuse at 107 W. Pickwick Drive and at 605 N. Walnut St., in North Manchester. Melissa Willard, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, a cardiology nurse practitioner with Lutheran Health Physicians, in collaboration with LHP cardiologists, provides specialized cardiovascular consultations to patients. New patient visits, follow-up care and routine diagnostics including EKG tests are offered at

MELISSA WILLARD both locations. Telehealth visits with a cardiologist are also available Monday through Friday. Willard serves patients whose conditions can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes while educating patients about health issues and preventive care. She has more

than 10 years of critical care nursing experience, including serving as a registered nurse in the Critical Care Unit at Kosciusko Community Hospital and in the Coronary Intensive Care Unit at Lutheran Hospital. A member of the Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Holistic Nurses Association, Willard is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. To schedule a telehealth or in-person appointment, call (574) 371-2578 or visit lutheranhealthphysicians.com.

Honor Flight cancels April 2021 trip The national Honor Flight Network has ordered a suspension of all Honor Flights scheduled through April 30, 2021.

As a member of the Honor Flight Network, Honor Flight Northeast Indiana will comply with their directive. The scheduled April 28, 2021 Honor Flight from Fort Wayne has been postponed.

The COVID-19 virus has had a significant impact on individuals and the nation. The safety of veterans, guardians, and Honor Flight staff is the primary concern.

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The ribbon is cut by Grant Street Mercantile owner Pam Whitener at the grand owhile (from left) Council President Jay Gillespie, Council Member Lori Brane, Clerk-Treasurer Diana Heath, Mrs. Whitener and coowner Jerry Whitener. Photo by Mandy Mahan.

Grant Creek Mercantile cuts ribbon at new site By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com On Thursday, Dec. 3, Pam and Jerry Whitener were joined by LaFontaine officials for the grand opening of their shop, Grant Creek Mercantile, which specializes in supplies for quilting, cross stitch and punch needle as well as primitive home décor. Grant Creek Mercantile

was previously open under the same name in the Parker Building on the same street. “This building became available for sale and we wanted to purchase the building because we were just renting previously,” said Mrs. Whitener. “This building is just full of history. It was the old drug and it was here for many years. I remember as a kid

coming in here. There are a few little things that are still here. Those little steps over there,” she said as she pointed to a spot near the front door. “That’s where they kept the newspapers.” Grant Creek Mercantile is located at 17 W. Branson St., LaFontaine and is open Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Taylor freezes tuition for 2021-22 school year UPLAND – The Taylor University Board of Trustees this week approved a plan to freeze tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year. The announcement was made during chapel this morning by Interim President, Dr. Paige Comstock Cunningham. Cunningham cited financial challenges facing Taylor’s students and families as key components in the decision. It marks the first time in Taylor’s recent history there will be no tuition increase, which usually is less than five percent. Additionally, room and board and fees will increase by 3.5%, less than $400 overall. “This is the right thing to do for our students and for our families,” said

Cunningham. “This year, more than ever before, it’s absolutely critical that holding steady to our mission looks different.” The initiative to freeze tuition for the 2021-2022 school year was approved by the Taylor Senior Leadership Team and the Board after a comprehensive review of tuition pricing options and university budget requirements. Ninety-nine percent of incoming students receive financial aid from Taylor. Last year, over $51 million in financial aid ($32 million of which came from Taylor resources) was administered to its students. “Taylor is holding steady to make the educational experience affordable through scholarships

Spreading cheer: James Crandall, 2021 Master of Hanna Lodge No.61, presents a check for $500 to Wabash Police Patrolman Kyle Lafferty as the lodge’s donation to Shop With a Cop. Photo provided

and financial aid,” said Nathan W. Baker, Vice President for Enrollment Management. According to Cunningham, Taylor’s high student success rate, the speed at which students normally complete their college careers (3.8 years at Taylor/the national average is 5.1 years), and the success of Taylor’s transition to a virtual setting last spring were factors in student and parent satisfaction with Taylor. “Ninety-seven percent of our parents who responded said

they would support their student’s choice to attend Taylor again,” she said. “We want to affirm this confidence and believe freezing tuition for the upcoming year is one way to tangibly do that.”

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Deadline nears for CFAP 2 grant funding Wabash County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director CED Eric L. Armentrout reminds farmers and ranchers the deadline to apply for the coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) is December 11, 2020. This program provides direct financial relief to producers due to market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. “Most of the crops and livestock raised in Indiana, including many of them raised in our area, are eligible commodities for this program,” said

Deadline nears for wheat planting reports Wabash County wheat producers are reminded the deadline to report their 2020 fall wheat planting is Dec. 15. Producers may call the Wabash County FSA office at 260-563-3145 to schedule an appointment. Wabash County landowners will have the opportunity beginning Jan. 4, 2021, to enroll farmland into CRP. The deadline for this CRP General

CED Armentrout. “If you haven’t already applied or contacted our office to learn more about the program, now is the time to do so. Our staff will help you through

Signup is Feb 12, 2021. If you are considering this option for your crop land, call 260-563-3145 and ask for Nicky. The Wabash County FSA office will be counting ballots for the COC election on Dec. 10 at 9 a.m. Those interested in attending the vote count should call 260-563-3145 so appropriate accommodations can be provided.

the application process.” Row crops, livestock, dairy, specialty crops, aquaculture and more all are eligible for the CFAP 2. Producers are

encouraged to visit farmers.gov/cfap and click on the “Eligible Commodities Finder” to review eligible commodities and learn about the payment structure for each. CFAP 2 is a separate program from the first iteration of the program (CFAP 1) and interested producers must complete a new application to be eligible for pay-

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to the Wabash County FSA office has been reduced to phone appointments. The office is also operating with a reduced daily staff. You may call 260-563-3145 if you have business needing to be completed. The staff will try to meet needs in the safest way possible.

ment for CFAP 2. Producers are encouraged to call the Wabash County FSA office at 260-5633145 ext. 2 for guidance on the process to complete an application. Producers also have the option to visit farmers.gov/cfap and access the online application portal or learn about other application options. A

call center is also available for producers who would like additional one-on-one support with the CFAP 2 application process. Please call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employee ready to offer assistance. All USDA Service Centers are open for business, including those that restrict inperson visits or

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

Miller named state’s new FFA director The Indiana State Department of Agriculture announc ed Samantha (Sam) Miller as the new Indiana FFA Director. Miller previously served as the

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Association has 214 chapters serving over 12,500 Indiana FFA members. In this new role Miller will oversee the Indiana FFA Pavilion at the Indiana State Fair, coordinate the completion of strategic plan initiatives, lead the Indiana FFA Association Board of Trustees and help with training.

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Mock to retire from Honeywell Foundation Virtual retirement event planned via Facebook

Following 20 years of dedicated service with The Honeywell Foundation, Corporate Relations Manager Ellen Mock announced her retirement, set for Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Mock began working for the Foundation on Jan. 2, 2001 as Development Officer to build and strengthen donor relationships during the years. Ellen transitioned titles within The Honeywell Foundation to Corporate Relations Manager and grew the Foundation’s Corporate Giving program to support Honeywell’s additional properties and programs. “My time at The Honeywell Foundation has allowed me to grow so much as an individual and being part of the fine work we do has been an honor and a privilege,” Mock said. “It is going to be very difficult to say goodbye to wonderful donors who have kept the Foundation going for these past 20 years. The staff and leadership are phenomenal and to say I will miss the team is an understatement.” Mock shared her

ELLEN MOCK plans to play grandma as much as possible in her retirement and continue to volunteer at several organizations including The Honeywell Foundation. “With great gratitude, The Honeywell Foundation recognizes Ellen for her many devoted years of passion for our mission, donors, guests, and community,” Honeywell Foundation CEO Tod Minnich said. “Ellen

committed her strengths to forming relationships with as many people who walked through our doors as possible. Her kindness and generosity will be missed in the office, but we wish her all the best as she ventures into a happy retirement.” In addition to her years with the Foundation, Mock served as a Wabash Kiwanian from 20052020, held the position as Membership Chairperson from 2011-2020, and was named Kiwanian of the Year with the Wabash Kiwanis Club in 2012. Mock also enjoyed her time as part of Wabash Musicale, Tuxedo Junction, and serving as a leader of the Cole Porter Festival in Peru, Ind. Over the years, Mock was involved with the Women’s Business

Council of the Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce, the Cass County Chamber Growth & Development Committee, Miami County Chamber of Commerce, and Grow Wabash County. Mock is a past recipient of the Miami County Woman of the Year Award and is active in the Richard Quigley Memorial Jazz Festival in Peru. Mock is also heavily involved with her church, St. John’s Lutheran in Peru, specifically the church choir. “It’s hard to imagine the Honeywell Foundation without Ellen Mock. Her passion for the work of the Foundation shows in everything she does. In addition, her warmth and genuine kindness created relationships that will

last well beyond her retirement,” Honeywell Foundation Chief Development Officer Cathy Gatchel said. The Honeywell Foundation will provide a Virtual Guestbook Retirement event for

Ellen via The Honeywell Foundation’s Facebook page from Thursday, Dec. 3 Wednesday, Dec. 23. The Foundation encourages guests to leave comments, photos, and well wishes for Ellen in the Event

Discussion for Ellen to read through as she closes her chapter with the Foundation. Sign Ellen’s Virtual Guestbook via The Honeywell Foundation Facebook page: Bit.ly/EllensRet irement.

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Nakota Kelly Remembrance Fund created Officials from The C o m m u n i t y Foundation have announced the establishment of the Nakota Kelly Remembrance Fund. Founded by Stan and Kathy Leland, the non-permanent fund provides financial support to Wabash County agencies and programs that support Wabash County at-risk children and their families. The Lelands were blessed through a 10-year relationship with Nakota, and, like the community, were dev-

NAKOTA KELLY astated by his tragic death. “We have chosen to create this fund to remember Nakota

and to support the people and organizations who serve children like Nakota with love, compassion and purpose,” said Leland. “Through our experience with Nakota and his family, we recognize more fully the struggles that so many children and families in Wabash County face, and we also appreciate the loving and thoughtful care of many Wabash county programs which seek to remove barriers and lighten burdens for mothers and children. While we face challenges, Kathy and I feel called to champion resources to strengthen county services so that struggling children and families are not forgotten, but abundantly served.” The Nakota Kelly Remembrance Fund is designed to provide financial support to multiple organizations, all who share the aim of empowering disadvantaged children in Wabash County. These organizations include the Access Youth Center, Kids Hope, Blessings in a Backpack, Babe of Wabash County, and Wabash Little League. To remember Nakota and serve children and families in Wabash County, the community is invited to contribute to the Nakota Kelly Remembrance Fund. Now through Dec. 31, 2020, all contributions received, up to $20,000, will be matched $1 for $1 to build the Fund. Contributions to the Nakota Kelly Remembrance Fund will support the following Wabash County organizations: The Access Youth Center – The Access Youth Center (AYC) serves children and

teens ages 8-18. AYC provides programming and resources, including afterschool and weekend activities, free snacks, homework assistance, Bible study, and guys and girls’ nights to build friendships and a network of support. Contributions to AYC will support the organization’s new program, Nakota’s Neighbors, an AYC after-school program in partnership with Wabash Alliance Church and Meadowbrook Apartments where Nakota lived. “Part of our mission is to care for our neighbors – spiritually, academically, and relationally,” said Liz Hobbs, Executive Director of AYC. “With contributions from Nakota’s Fund, as well as our new partnerships with Meadowbrook and Wabash Alliance Church, we will look to empower, encourage, and enrich the lives of others, just as Nakota did for us.” Kids Hope – Kids Hope is a nationwide mentoring organization that operates here in Wabash County through Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. Kids Hope mentors serve as positive role models to children identified by the public schools as at-risk. Contributions to Nakota’s Fund will help Kids Hope expand its program and engage more mentors, whose commitment and consistent presence in the lives of their mentees, demonstrates Christ’s love, encourages positive school engagement, and influences a hopeful outlook on life’s opportunities and a virtuous life. It was through Kids Hope that Stan and Kathy Leland developed an intimate relaContinued on Page 7

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Nakota Kelly tionship with Nakota. Blessings in a Backpack – Blessings in a Backpack provides food for at-risk children from preschool through sixth grade during the school year. The program strives to mitigate food insecurity by ensuring children do not go hungry on the weekends Contributions to Nakota’s Fund will support the operations of Blessings in a Backpack in Wabash County. Babe of Wabash County - Babe of Wabash County (Babe), a new organization in Wabash County, creates positive and healthy family cultures by providing education regarding parenting, instruction related to developmental needs, and materials and free

resources related to baby and child care such a diapers, wipes, clothing, and equipment. Based on the model and success of the BABE Store in Whitley County, Babe will open in 2021 and begin to create a network of support and resources to embolden all mothers, including single mothers who parent alone and are often isolated through poverty and u n e m p l o y m e n t . Contributions to Nakota’s Fund will support operations of Babe at 1 North Miami Street, Wabash. Wabash Little League Nakota loved to play baseball. Like more than 550 Wabash County children ages 4-16 who participate in Wabash Little League, the experience taught

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...continued from Page 6 Nakota to be a good teammate and practice exemplary sportsmanship. More importantly, Wabash Little League helps kids make friendships, find reward in hard work, and always strive to do their best. Contributions to Nakota’s Fund will support Wabash Little League in providing financial scholarships to children who cannot afford to join a team If a tax-deductible gift to the Nakota Kelly Remembrance Fund is being made, checks should be made payable to the Community Foundation with Nakota’s Fund in the memo line and mailed to the Community Foundation at 105 West Second Street, Suite 100

North Manchester, Ind. 46962. Donations can also be made online at cfwabash.org. “We are inspired by Stan and Kathy’s vision to serve children like Nakota in Wabash County,” said Melissa Ford, Development Associate at the Community Foundation. “Following unimaginable grief and devastation, the Lelands have found a way to remember and honor Nakota by empowering children and their families through these organizations that work each and every day to uplift and give hope to children in Wabash County. We are pleased to serve these organizations and families.”

Elks donate toys: Sue Keller (left), Wabash Elks Exalted Ruler, and Cathy Walters (right), Wabash Elks Leading Knight, present toys to U.S. Marine SSgt. Kersten Harrison (second from left) and LCpl. Joshua Tidwell to be used in the Marines’ annual Toys for Tots campaign. Wabash Lodge No.471 donated $1,000 to the annual campaign which helps underprivileged children have a brighter Christmas. Photo provided

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St. Patrick’s closes for winter

Mr. & Mrs. Max Neher

Max and Nancy (Hoover) Neher, Madison, celebrated their 60th anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 12. Neher is a retired securities, life and health insurance broker. Mrs. Neher is a part time hair dresser. The couple has three children: Julie Bell and John and Joe Neher. They also have seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The couple celebrated with a trip to Branson, Mo., in October.

St. Patrick Church in Lagro will not be open for Mass until March 2021 due to the winter weather and the cost of heating the building. Dec. 7 is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, a time to honor the victims of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. It is also National Cotton Candy Day (why is this in December instead of the middle of summer?). Cotton candy was first created in Europe in the 18th century. It was very expensive because spun candy had to be made manually. Ironically, the dentist William Morrisson and confectioner John C. Wharton invented machinespun cotton candy in

1897, making it more readily available. (And a good way to drum up business for the dentist!) And more for your sweet tooth – Dec. 8 is National Brownie Day. Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to their worship services on Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. The theme for Sunday’s sermon on Dec. 13 is “Participating in Christmas” based on Matthew 1:18-25. Janene Wisniewski is working on a Memory Wall as part of the church’s 150year history. If you have any pictures, newsletters, bulletins,

or anything else that you would like to see on the wall, please contact Janene. Dec. 13 is the church’s Quarterly Offering and Board Meeting. The Lagro Community Church is not meeting for church services right now due to the pandemic. However, the Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639. Lagro birthdays this week: Dec. 8 – Brittany Poe; Dec. 10 – Brad Frieden and Briona Strickler. Do you want your birthday or anniversary listed in the Lagro News? Please contact me at the email listed above. Also, we would like to publicize your community happenings. Let’s share the news!

Mr. & Mrs. George Samons

Mr. & Mrs. George Samons Mr. & Mrs. George Samons celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 24 with a family gathering at their home. Samons and the former Karon Felts were married Nov. 24, 1960, in Wabash. Both Samons and Mrs. Samons worked at General Tire. The couple has five children: Dave, Lauri, Rob, John and George. They also have 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

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spread out over 3 days to keep crowds from amassing. “Our biggest fundraiser of the year is an annual auction put on by the fine folks at Dye’s Bar and Grill. This year, they raised $10,450 for us. Another big fundraiser for us this year was the Wabash County toy run which was a motorcycle ride that took place the first weekend of November. That event raised over $1,500 and brought in an entire trailer worth of brand new toys.” This year, the organization has 287 families with 700 kids registered.

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Richvalley Lions appreciate community’s support Dear Editor: On Nov. 14, from 11:00 to 6:30, the Richvalley Lions Club held Its Fall Tenderloin Fry at the Richvalley Community Building. Because of the current Covid-19 crisis, we decided that the only way to safely conduct the fry was to turn it into a drive thru/carry out only event. All of our volunteers were required to wear masks and our meals and meat trays were all delivered to the cars of the people who came to wait in line. We had no idea what to expect but simply hoped that we Aubrey Faye Miller

Aubrey Faye Miller Aubrey Faye was born to Mr. & Mrs. Neil Miller, Wabash, at 3:13 p.m. Nov. 21, 2020, in Wabash. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 ¾ inches long. Her mother is the former Courtney Smith. Maternal grandparents are Paul & Linda Smith, Lagro. Paternal grandparents are Gary and Lori Miller, Wabash. Great-grandparents are Patty Sausaman, Janet Sweet and Rosemary Miller.

Claire Rosann Dirck

Claire Rosann Dirck Claire Rosann was born to Sam and Alyssa Dirck, North Manchester, at 7:11 p.m. Sept. 30, 2020, at DuPont Hospital in Fort Wayne. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her mother is the former Alyssa Gaerte. Grandparents are Steve and Carolyn Dirck, Warsaw; Nick Gaerte, Warsaw; and Diane Newman, Wabash. She has no siblings, but her aunts and uncles are: Lillie Evans, Francesca Dirck, and Cassie Konkol, Chase Gaerte, Seth Gaerte, Reiss Gaerte and Nathan Dirck.

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would have a successful fry. The short version of a long story is that we ran out of tenderloins by 4:30 and had to turn away 50 to 60 cars that were waiting in line. It was

amazing!!! In 6 hours, our volunteers hand breaded, fried, packed and delivered around 6,000 tenderloins to a little over 600 cars. Our club had tremendous help from members of the Parkview United Methodist Church and from members of the Lagro United Methodist Church. The Wabash 4-H

Rabbit and Poultry Clubs washed and wrapped 2100 potatoes and we had help from some young adults that are Maconaquah Honor Society students. To those people that waited in line for 20 minutes, to as long as an hour and 20 minutes to get their food, we want to say thank you. To those who waited in line and didn’t get anything, we want to say thank you and we are sorry that we under

estimated our needs for the day. To the person who gave us $20 after he had been told that we didn’t have any more tenderloins to sell, we fall short of knowing exactly what to say except, Thank You for showing us once again that there are plenty of great people that hang out in Miami and Wabash Counties! We will try to plan a little better in the future. — Richvalley Lions Club

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Mask wearing voters deserve a thank you Dear Editor: Poll workers had to consider an unknown level of risk when deciding to participate in this fall’s election due to the Corona virus pandemic. Fortunately, the combination of enough workers who decided to take on the additional risk, the increase in absentee voters, and the amount of early voting all contributed to making the November third elections a relatively normal experience. My knowledge is not exhaustive, but nearly one month after the elections I am not aware of poll workers contracting the virus, and in my case a Covid test detecting no virus. The health precautions established at the voting locations appear to have worked. These precautions included the attempt of keeping space between people, having hand sanitizer available, having masks available, some degree of sanitation of items used in voting, in some cases increased airflow through the room, and the wearing of masks. I and other poll workers at my location want to extend a special recognition to the approximately 97 percent of voters who entered the voting room wearing a mask. You mask wearers deserve a very special thank you. — John Hartsough DVM, North Manchester

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December 9, 2020

Richard Kitt, 92

Arthur Wilson, 87

Former NIPSCO employee

U.S. Air Force veteran

Sept. 9, 1928 – Nov. 28, 2020

Nov. 12, 1933 – Nov. 27, 2020

Richard Dean Kitt, 92, of Fort Myers, Fla. and recently Kokomo, passed away at Howard Community Regional Hospital in Kokomo, of an apparent heart attack, on Saturday morning, Nov. 28, 2020. He had been hospitalized for several days and diagnosed with colon cancer on Friday. He was born on Sept. 9, 1928, in Bippus to Elsie Marie (Hodgden) and Garr Kitt. He resided in Huntington, on the farm and graduated from Clear Creek High School, where he was on the basketball team. Thus, began his love of basketball. He then attended Purdue University and graduated in 1950 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was also a member of the ROTC. He continued to love all things Purdue his entire life, particularly Purdue Basketball. After graduating from Purdue, the United States Army called, and he served in the Korean War in the Army Corp of Engineers. His primary function was building roads, bridges and demolition work while serving. After discharge from the Army, he took a job at NIPSCO in the engineering department. After several years at that position, he was promoted and was an industrial Gas Salesman in charge of multi-million-dollar accounts covering East Chicago, Hammond and Gary. In the late 1970’s, he was transferred in Plymouth as District Manager. And finally retired from NIPSCO working in Wabash. He married Shirley (Smith) on Dec. 24th, 1987. To start out, they were wintering in Fort Myers, Fla. and eventually made Florida their permanent home. They were truly dedicated to each other and travelled extensively. Richard was a master traditional rug hooker, designing his own rugs and Shirley with her sewing skills would then put the finishing touches on the rugs. Richard also enjoyed playing cards/games, fishing, reading, watching Cubs baseball and Purdue basketball, and collecting antiques and paperweights. He was a lifelong Rotarian and was President of the Hammond Rotary Club. He is also past president of the International Paperweight Association. The Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers, Fla. was their home church. Mostly, Richard loved his family and friends. He has a son, James Kitt (Patsy) and a daughter, Anne Maesaka (John) who will miss him greatly. He also has a stepdaughter, Pam Sullivan; sonin-law, Dean Sullivan. Stepson, Brian Smith preceded him in death. There are numerous grandchildren, Alison Westerink, Elizabeth (Adam) Ruff, Gabrielle Kitt, Michael (Kayla) Winger, Joshua Winger, Chad (Jama) Winger, Christopher Brian (Kellie) Smith, Pepper Dickie; greatgrandchildren, Evelyn, Arielle, Elle, Hank, Jacob, Hayley, Brayson, Tylan, Amea, Jessica, NIcholas, Christian, TJ and Kristell. Richard also loved his grandogs; Rowdy, Chumley, Em and Hobbes. He spent many hours playing with them and loving them. Funeral services were Friday, December 4 at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash. Pastor Brad Wright officiated. Burial is at Gardens of Memory in Marion. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Arthur Linden Wilson, 87, LaFontaine, passed away on Nov. 27, 2020 at Hickory Creek at Huntington. Born in Butler on Nov. 12, 1933, Arthur was the son of the late Ralph Linden and Ollie Fern (Houser) Wilson. After graduating from Butler High School, Butler, in 1952, Art joined the United States Air Force. He spent four years serving the United States of America and spent time overseas in the Korean War before being honorably discharged. Returning home from the military, Art found the love of his life and married Mary Annette Elliott on March 21, 1958. Even after his time in the military, Art remained active in supporting other military personnel and veterans. He was instrumental in organizing VFW post #1421 Waynedale, and served as All-State Commander from 1973 to 1974. Art was a lifetime member of VFW Post #1421 and American Legion Post #85, Huntington. He was also a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. Art had an entrepreneurial spirit and supported his family by owning and operating Mobile Brake and Mr. Brake in Fort Wayne, which he started in the late 1960s through the 1970s. In 1985 Art began working in plant operations at Huntington Hospital for eleven years before retiring in 1996. The loving memory of Arthur Linden Wilson will be forever cherished by his wife of sixty-two years, Mary Annette Wilson, LaFontaine; son, Kirk Linden Wilson, Huntington County; daughters, Leona Loretta (Robert) Burns, Markle, and Sheri Lynn (James) Johnson, Roanoke; brother, Kendall (Phyllis) Wilson, Fort Wayne; sisters, Frances (Dick) Bourquin, Jean (Richard) Hilton, both of Fort Wayne, and Sharon Harrold, Auburn; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Art was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Darrell Wilson; one sister, Charlotte Wilson. A celebration of Art’s life will be held at Marion National Cemetery, Marion, at a later date. For those who wish to honor the memory of Art Wilson, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231. The family of Arthur Wilson has entrusted McKee Mortuary with arrangements.

Lyle Gish, 81

Patrick Thompson, 70

Former bus driver

Marine Corps veteran

Aug. 3, 1939 – Nov. 30, 2020 Lyle Jay Gish, 81, of North Manchester, went to be with his Lord on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 at his home. He was born Aug. 3, 1939 in Modesto, Calif., to Orvel and Martha “Esther” (Price) Gish. Lyle was a 1957 graduate of Modesto High School. He married Lois Comstock in New Paris on Dec. 8, 1957. Lyle was a livestock feed consultant for 25 years, drove bus for Tour Coach, and delivered boats for Splendor Boats in Silver Lake. Lyle was a member of the West Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Church New Conference in North Manchester, was an active member of the Brethren Way of Christ for 25 years, and was a member of Gideons International. Lyle moved to Indiana in the spring of 1968 from California. He is survived by his wife, Lois Gish of North Manchester, four sons, Mark (Doretta) Gish of Rossville, Marvin (Debbie) Gish, Myron (Donita) Gish, and Matthew (Heidi) Gish, all of North Manchester; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; his sister, Nelda (Donald) Driver and sister-in-law Dolores Gish, both of North Manchester. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Arnold and Orvel Gish, Jr. Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 at the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, North Manchester. Burial is in Old German Baptist Brethren Church Cemetery, North Manchester. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester. The memorial guest book for Lyle may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Patrick Alan Thompson, 70, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 14, 2020. Pat was a native of Indiana and a proud graduate of Purdue University. He was employed for over 40 years as a Registered Nurse for the Department of Defense. He served his country in the Marine Corps, and the Navy. He enjoyed camping, water aerobics and spending time with his dog Ginger. His greatest joy came from spending time with his grandchildren. Pat was predeceased by his parents Pauline and Raymond Thompson; brother, Jack H. Thompson and sisters, Mary Lou Diefenbaugh and Phyllis Coppock. He is survived by his wife, Karen D. Maloy; son, Joshua P. Thompson and his wife, Jendi; grandchildren, Eliana, Malachi, and Aviel; sister-in-law, Mary Louise Thompson; brother, John Robert Thompson and his wife, Susan, and sister, Susie Summers and her husband, Bernie. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who adored him. Pat will be missed by many who have worked with him through the years. He was indeed a true friend to all who came into his life Memorial contributions in Pat’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or to the Congregation Zion’s Sake Synagogue at 1233 Shields Road, Newport News, VA 23608. A service with military honors was held at Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at the Congregation Zion’s Sake Synagogue. Loving Funeral Home, Portsmouth, Va. handled the arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.LovingFuneralHome.com.

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December 9, 2020

Wilma Guenin, 95

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Richard Bland, 80

Former Post Office worker

Avid golfer

Sept. 20, 1925 – Dec. 2, 2020

Sept. 12, 1940 – Dec. 6, 2020

Wilma Jean Guenin, 95, of LaFontaine, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at her residence. She was born on Sept. 20, 1925, in Pendleton, to the late Frederick and Bertha (Dot) Arven. Wilma graduated from LaFontaine High School. She married John E. Guenin on Oct. 9, 1946; he passed away on Sept. 21, 2010. Wilma retired from the LaFontaine Post Office after 29 years of service. She was a member of the LaFontaine Christian Church. Wilma is survived by her son, Dan (Pat) Guenin of Wabash and daughter, Donna (Gary) Nose of LaFontaine; four grandchildren, Ike Erb of Cincinnati, Ohio, Cindy Erb of LaFontaine, Tyler (Brooklyn) Guenin of Urbana and Beau (Dawn) Guenin of Indianapolis; three step-grandchildren, Sarah Oliver of LaFontaine, Susan (Jason) Worster of Warren and Steven (Carol) Nose of LaFontaine; four great-grandchildren, Oakley Guenin, Jersey Guenin, Nixon Guenin and Malkai Stephens and eight step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters. Private family graveside services will be held at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to LaFontaine Christian Church Youth Camp, 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Elizabeth Barker, 90 Former Sunday School teacher July 29, 1930 – Dec. 4, 2020 Elizabeth P. “Beth” Barker, 90, of Wabash, died at 11:22 a.m., Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born on Tuesday, July 29, 1930 in Offutt, Ky., to Arthur E. and Lenore (Butcher) Pope. Beth was a 1947 graduate of Meade Memorial High School in Williamsport, Ky. Following high school, she attended college at Pikeville College and graduated from Morehead University. Beth married Earl Cantrell on May 9, 1951, in Pikeville, Ky., he preceded her in death on August 4, 1983. Later, she married Randall Barker on Aug. 18, 1985, in Paintsville, Ky., he preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 2003. Beth worked as a teacher in Thealka, Ky., and Whitehouse, Ky., and then attended Mayo Vocational School and learned the stenographic way of life. When she came to Wabash, she worked for Franklin Finance Company, Wabash County Hospital, and in the office at General Tire. In 1986, she started working at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service alongside her husband, Randall. Beth was a longtime member of Wabash Free Will Baptist Church, where she was a Christian all of her adult life. She served as clerk treasurer and also taught Sunday school several years. Although, she was never blessed to be a mother, she “mothered” many throughout her years. She is survived by three step-children, Robert Barker of Roanoke, Deb (Greg) Christopher of Upland, and Keith Barker of North Manchester; brother, Charles A. Pope of Washington; sister, Vivian Bland of South Carolina; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; niece and caregiver, Cathy (Philip) King of Wabash, and several other nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Arthur Pope, Jr.; sister, Isabelle Schad; and grandson, Coleman Barker. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, at Wabash Free Will Baptist Church, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater and Pastor Bill Crank officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Beth may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Jack Smeltzley, 76 April 14, 1944 – Nov. 30, 2020 Jack Duane Smeltzley of Lagro passed away around 2:30 a.m., Nov. 30, 2020 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born at Wabash County Hospital on April 14, 1944 to Ernest D. and Haleen B. (Martin) Smeltzly. Jack never forgot a friend and loved all people. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

John Hyden, 41 U.S. Army veteran July 24, 1979 – Nov. 29, 2020 John Michael Hyden, 41, Colorado, formerly of North Manchester died Nov, 29, 2020. He was born July 24, 1979. Services were Dec. 9 and burial is at Fairview Cemetery, Servia. Arrangements by McKee Mortuary.

Richard “Dick” G. Bland, 80, of Wabash, died at 6:50 a.m., on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born on Thursday, Sept. 12, 1940 in Wabash, to Wayne and Imogene (Mettler) Bland. Dick worked at Container Corporation in Wabash retiring in 2003. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Dick married Sandra Hobbs in Wabash on Feb. 14, 1991. He was a member of the American Legion Post 15, V.F.W. Post 286, and Eagles Lodge, all of Wabash. Dick was an avid golfer and Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed baseball and racing, the Brickyard 400, but especially his grandson’s dirt track racing. Dick also enjoyed taking his grandchildren to IHOP and school field trips. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Bland of Wabash; two children, Tara (Norman) Macias of Houston, Texas, and Todd (Christi) Bland of Wabash; four grandchildren, Hayley Bland and Joey Bland, both of Wabash, Zach (Shelby) Macias of Kerrville, Texas, and Derrick (Tara) Bland of Nashville, Tenn.; four great-grandchildren, Leila Macias, Jaxen Macias, Abigayl Bland, and Deaton Bland; four stepchildren, Melissa Fritz of Wetherford, Texas, Cynthia Doenges of Fort Wayne, Michelle (Alan) Zintsmaster of Roann, and Rick Alexander of Kokomo; 15 step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; brother, Terry Bland and sister, Betty Smith, both of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Troy Bland; and brother, Robbie Bland. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Todd Render officiating. Friends may call 4-8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for Dick may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Philip Gardner, 81 U.S. Marines veteran June 9, 1939 – Dec. 3, 2020

Philip L. Gardner, 81, of LaFontaine, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. He was born on June 9, 1939, in Marion, to the late Paul and Freda (Kem) Gardner. Philip graduated from Oak Hill High School and he served in the United States Marines. Philip married Arlene Smeeton on Sept. 3, 1960. Philip was owner of Gardner Construction and Gardner Enterprise and was member of the National Rifle Association and served as past President of the Rifle Association in Marion. Philip is survived by his wife, Arlene; two daughters, Debra Coleman of Indianapolis and Leslie (Enver) Dokovic of Irvine, Calif.; stepmother, Doris Gardner of Elkhart; two stepbrothers, Rick (Tammy) Gardner, and Greg Gardner, both of Marion; step-sister, Lisa Gardner of Elkhart; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Per Philip’s request, there will be no services. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

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December 9, 2020

Police and fire reports

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Nov. 30 At 7:35 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mary J. Strahan, 58, Marion collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 1000 South. At 8:34 p.m., a vehicle driven by Heath R. Clark, 49, Wabash collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 800 South. Dec. 2 At 4:42 a.m., a vehicle driven by Alicia A. Heist, 36, Argos collid-

ed with a deer on U.S. 24 near County Road 700 West. At 6:04 p.m., a vehicle driven by Bobby J. Allison, 29, Silver Lake collided with a deer on State Road 15 near State Road 114. Dec. 3 At 5:30 a.m., a vehicle driven by Heather D. Ingenito, 51, Yorktown, collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 1200 South. North Manchester Citations Dec. 3 Cassy N. Calloway, 25, North Manchester

cited for speed. Devan R. Dotson, 41, North Manchester cited for driving while suspended. Accidents Nov. 27 At 9:15 a.m., a vehicle driven by Alexis K. Otto, 18, North Manchester collided with a guardrail. Fire Nov. 25 8:35 p.m., 200 block of South Sycamore Street for medical assist. Nov. 27 7:27 a.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist. 11:24 a.m., 400 block

of West 7th Street for medical assist. 3:31 p.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist. 7:25 p.m., 300 block of South Half Street for medical assist. Nov. 29 9:25 p.m., 1200 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. Dec. 3 12:58 p.m., 600 block of Meadowdale Drive for medical assist. Land Transfers Angela F. Kitashoji and Angela F. Kitashoji Revocable Living Trust to Matthew J. Carnagua and Naila

Carnagua, warranty deed. John W. Voss and Brigitte R. Voss to Kathryn Amanda Magdalena Lisincchia and Anthony Vincent Lisinicchia II, quitclaim deed. Christina L. Eisaman to Jake Miller, warranty deed. Karel S. Long to Sharon Wilkison, warranty deed. Richard L. Tyson to Uptown Holdings LLC, warranty deed. Dorothy Lundquist to Sharon Holland and Michael Holland, warranty deed.

Brittany Hanna to Brittany Hanna and Eric Seaman, quitclaim deed. Biggs Indiana Properties LLC to Ideal Suburban Homes Inc., corporate deed. Ideal Suburban Homes Inc. to Sherrie E. Petterson, corporate deed. Jackie R. Bentley and Tracy Barney to Jackie R. Bentley and Tracy Bentley, quitclaim deed. Nikki J. Norris to Joseph C. Jones and Cassondra J. Jones, warranty deed. Kent A. Henderson

and Julie A. Henderson to HSH Holdings LLC., warranty deed. Biggs Inc. to Ideal Subburban Homes Inc., corporate deed. Ideal Suburban Homes Inc. to Kennith Yamano and Jennifer M. Rose, corporate deed. Kathleen J. Neal to Gregory Cassell and Debra S. Cassel, warranty deed. Armando Guerrero to Lyndsie Thomas, warranty deed. David Rodecap and Connie Rodecap to Joseph R. Friermood, warranty deed.

Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for the 81st Recruit Academy

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Indiana State Police. Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted for the 81st Recruit Academy. Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for an Indiana State Trooper: Must be a United States citizen. Must be at least 21

and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee. (Appointment date is Dec. 2, 2021) Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile. Must be willing, if appointed, to reside and serve anywhere

within the State of Indiana as designated by the Superintendent. Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). The starting salary for an Indiana State Police Department Recruit is $1,615.39 bi-weekly during the academy training. At the completion of academy training, the starting salary is $48,000.00 a year. Recruits of the

Timothy Haupert, 64

81st Recruit Academy are offered an excellent health care plan, which includes medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage for both current and retired employees, along with their families, until reaching age 65. The Indiana State Police pension program provides a lifetime pension after 25 years of service. Additionally, the Indiana State Police Department provides

comprehensive disability coverage and a life insurance program. Student loan forgiveness programs are being offered at this time through the following: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repa y-loans/forgivenesscancellation/publicservice Current Law Enforcement Officers having a minimum of three years of merit full time law enforcement – this service will

be considered a primary factor when district assignments are determined. Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as an Indiana State Trooper by visiting https://www.in.gov /isp/3041.htm to find the recruiter assigned to your area.

Richard Wallace, 88

Sprint car racing fan

U.S. Navy veteran

Nov. 10, 1956 – Dec. 5, 2020

Sept. 13, 1932 – Dec. 4, 2020

Timothy Wayne Haupert, 64, Wabash, and formerly of Macy, passed away on Saturday evening, Dec. 5, 2020, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. Born Nov. 10, 1956, in Wabash, he was the son of Lorin Frederick and Mary Louise Harmon Haupert. On April 23, 2010, at the Niconza Church, he was married to Kelly Erin Richardson Correll, and she survives. Tim was a graduate of Northfield High School and was a truck driver and millwright by trade. He was a huge sprint car racing fan and enjoyed going to races and following his favorite drivers. Survivors include his wife Kelly Haupert, Macy; one son, Chad Douglas (Megan) Haupert, Ft. Worth, Texas; two grandchildren, Grayson Haupert and Stinson Haupert, Ft. Worth; step-daughter, Sarah (Rian) Browne, Jamestown; one brother, Larry Haupert, Ft. Wayne; two sisters, Roberta Haupert, Mt. Dora, Fla.; and Mary Lou (Clay) Watson, Wabash; sister-in-law, Mary Haupert, Ft. Wayne; father and mother-in-law, John and Cindy Richardson, Peru; one brother-in-law, Blain (Jennifer) Richardson, Chili; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Marlene Haupert, and Peggy Ann Harrell, and two brothers, Douglas Haupert and Roger Haupert. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at McClain Funeral Home, with Pastor Jason See. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann. The service will be livestreamed on Tim’s obituary page at www.mcclainfh.com. Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, at the funeral home. In accordance with COVID-19 guidelines, facemasks will be required inside the funeral home.

Richard Morris Wallace, 88, of Wabash, died at 9:31 a.m., Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 13, 1932 in Washington, Iowa, to Everett Morris and Dora Marie (Phillips) Wallace. Richard was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict, on the USS Swift AM122. He married Donna Ehrenfelt on Oct. 2, 1953 in Wellman, Iowa. Richard worked at Celotex in Lagro, where he was also the Union President for 10 years, before retiring in 1995. He was a life member of the United States Mine Warfare Association, and the American Legion Post 15 and V.F.W. Post 286, both of Wabash. Richard enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Wabash Men’s Bowling Association, motorcycle trips on his Honda Goldwing, and supporting his family in their activities and sporting events. In his younger years Richard grew up at the Washington, Iowa YMCA, where he was an avid swimmer. He is survived by his wife, Donna Wallace of Wabash; five daughters, Vicki Lynn Harris of LaFontaine, Martha Sue (Tim) Babb, Kathleen Kay (Loren) Rife, Teresa Marie (Raymond, Jr.) Garrett, and Elizabeth Ann (Donald, Jr.) Watkins, all of Wabash; 13 grandchildren, Tracy (Derek) Furnas, Nicholas (Teresa) Harris, Erin (Ross) Haughn, Jeremy Ulshafer, Timothy (Gina) Babb, Jason Pence, Betha (Travis) Rader, Carrie Fox, Scott (Abby Whiteman) Garrett, Amy (Mike) Enyeart, Kristi Garrett, Katie (Justin Davis) Watkins, and Audra (Nick Hannah) Watkins; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sally Little; son-in-law, Major General David Harris; two grandchildren, Shawna Wallace and Richard Alex Watkins; great- grandson, Dallas Miltenberger Jr.; brother, Robert Wallace; and two sisters, Dolores Givens and Donna Strange. Funeral services were Dec. 9, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial is in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion Post 15 or V.F.W. Post 286. The memorial guest book for Richard may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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December 9, 2020

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As the story goes, a young traveler stopped in Urbana and asked how far he was from Wabash. Oh, about seven miles, “he was told. How about Roann? “Seven miles, What about North Manchester?” About seven miles.” Truth is Urbana is known as being seven miles from seven towns. Its location in north-central Wabash County is its claim to fame. Laketon, Lagro, Servia and Elko are also roughly seven miles away. With no towns closer, Urbana stands as a central meeting place for an area fertile for farming. It is a collection of homes, small businesses and vacant buildings, where community pride has lingered in mainstays like the Urbana Lions Club and Urbana Yoke Parish Church. In Urbana, a high school, a couple of banks, hotel, hardware store, stockyard and a buggy factory have vanished. The malady of small town businesses consolidating in cities and bigger towns is not unique to Urbana. The Urbana Yoke Parish Church says something about Urbana’s Spirit. This is a community that will work together and pray together to keep its church open. There is a lot of Urbana pride. You can feel and see it. The Urbana Lions Club is about the only other institution that holds the community together. The Lions have decorated the inside of the community/Lions building with pictures and memories of old Urbana. The Lions also organizes a reunion for several years. Starting in 1999, Urbana schoolmates would gather on the Fourth of July weekend at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. The reunion is a homecoming and an opportunity to mingle with old friends and class mates. The Urbana school is remembered with a concrete marker where the school once stood on the west side of S.R.13. The highway, which connects Urbana to Wabash and North Manchester, is the dividing line between

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Urbana: It’s 7 miles from many places

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Paw Paw and Lagro Townships. Urbana being divided by two townships, the Urbana Volunteer Fire Dept. services both. Neither township owns the fire department. The owners are the volunteers. As you see Urbana is not just a town for travelers to pass through and say, Yep! there it is. Urbana is a community of farmers, Urbana Yoke Parish Church and members, Lions Club, Cornerstone Vet Clinic, Your Parts Store, Cyclone Mfg., CFS, Eric Bostwick Earth Works and Helena Enterprises just to name a few of the businesses in and around Urbana. Urbana is a family oriented community. My wife and I have lived here in Urbana going on 47 years. We

are both Urbana Lions and have witnessed a lot of changes, not as most as some have but never the less the pride Urbana has is tremendous. Here is a short profile of Urbana. First platted on March 5, 1854. Population in 1854, approximately 350, Government: unincorporated. Interesting fact: The last class to attend Urbana high school and graduate took place in 1962. Yes, Urbana has a lot of pride for a small Community and it is my belief that it will continue for a long while. Outreach: COVID has once again changed our plans! The Outreach Committee always sponsors an Angel Tree and Christmas party for the boys in Lauer Cottage at White’s. This year will be a little different. One or two people will drop off the Bibles and gift cards for their own pizza party. They will also receive a Walmart card so they can fill their pantry. If you would like to donate money you can leave it at the church or give it to Carla Krom.

Urbana Yoke Parish Church Board meeting will be held on Dec. 9, 2020 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. All new members need to attend this meeting as we will be electing officers and selecting a committee chairman for the new year. Remember,We will also be having Christmas Eve Services on Thursday Dec. 24, 2020 at 9 pm. Church planning ahead 2021: Signup sheets for 2021 will be on the bulletin board in the next few weeks. Please help get these filled out as soon as possible. It is also time to think about the 2021 yearbook. Carla Krom will need committee reports in January. Also if you have had any changes to your personal information: address, phone, email please let let her know. Prayer concerns: Alma Devore, Tonya Brunett, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sister, Joni Fox, Dan

Speicher and family, Chamberlain family and Bonita Snell. Our Nation and the leaders, our Military personnel, our frontline Responders, health Providers, the ones who have contracted COVID-19 and the people who are trying to eradicate the virus. Condolences from the Urbana Lions, the Urbana Yoke Parish Church and the Urbana Community to Lucy Sundheimer’s family and friends, Ruth Moser’s family and friends. Birthday wishes: December 1 Brian Chamberlain, December 2 JeanAnn Lauer, December 10 Jaden Bear, December 11 Shannon Shrider, December 13 Brogyn Stith and December 16 Helen Dawes. Urbana Streetlights: To report a problem with a streetlight call (260) 774-3665. If no answer, leave a message. Tell me the

light’s address and what is wrong. I will then submit a work order to have that light repaired. Please allow 5 working days for repairs. Thanks for your help. The Urbana Columnist: I would like to take this time to wish my family, Lions and friends and fellow workers to have Safe and Happy

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I WANT to thank everyone who came out for Roann’s Winter Market Day. Had a very nice crowd and a lot of very nice items to choose from. I want to thank all the vendors for coming during this pandemic. At 5 o’clock, the Lighting of the Christmas Tree was great. Listening to the caroling along with cookies and hot chocolate got you in the mood for Santa and Christmas. UPCOMING DATES: December 8 – Roann Town Board Meeting, 7pm, Town Hall; December 10 – Roann Heritage Group, 6:30pm. PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist sermon for December 13th will be online at 9am. His sermon will be from John 1:6-8, 19-

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28 titled “Witness to the Light”. CONTINUE PRAYING for: Coy Eads (grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook), Rick Morris, Rex Renz, Rex Temple, Russell Krom and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy during the coming Holiday Season. God bless you all. CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: December 10 – Mr. & Mrs. Keith Ford;

December 11 – Mr. & Mrs. Thurman Spears; December 12 – Mr. & Mrs. Ron Shaw and Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bogner. CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: December 9 – Jennifer Vigar and Kelli Slee; December 10 – Jaden Baer; December 11 – Rick Morris, Jessica Houlihan, Marissa Birk, and Phillip Draper; December 12 – Chip Van Buskirk and Grace Krom; December 13 – Andrew Hawkins, Steve Foust, Bruce Shaw, and Alice Eller; December 14 – Madeline Cordes, Tara Lynn, and Valerie Doud; December 15 – Jane Whitney and Jennifer McColley. PASTOR MACE talks about the Advent Season: The Advent is a religious

Visitors stop by booths during the Roann Winter Market Day on Saturday. To encourage social distancing, booths were located at the Roann Town Hall (top photo) and at the Roann Community Buiding. Photos by Joseph Slacian

season of celebration of the birth of Christ and the coming of Christ. God sent His son to earth to be the payment of man’s sin through the death on the cross. Jesus was to die, be buried, and rise again, giving us the assurance that as Christ arose from the grave, we who are in Christ, will rise also in the clouds when Christ returns for his church. Typically, the last Sunday of November begins the Advent and runs through Christmas eve. The first message of Christmas is one of hope. There are many things that people hope for, but we will focus on the spiritual hope that followers to Christ have been given. Romans 5 gives us the picture of hope that we will consider in this article. Hope is simply the desire for something to take place. Erwin McManus says, “Hope lifts us out of the rubble of our failures, our pain, and our fear to rise above what, at one point, seemed insurmountable.” Hope starts with the who we hope in. The person of God made us right to himself. Through his work in us, he gives us peace. Hope brings peace in the realization of what it accomplishes. God is our

hope who has justified and reconciled us to himself. He also gives us access to himself. We no longer need a priest to go between us and God. Jesus Christ is the great high priest that intercedes between God and man. The Holy Spirits speaks for us when we don’t know what to say. God also gives hope in that his promise are not only of this life but the life to come. God’s glory shines forth in this dark world and is the light of hope for our lives. Hope also is a process. It starts with suffering. In this life, there will be hard times. We do not hope for hardship but it is the beginning to realize the reality of hope. Suffering leads to endurance. God not only can deliver us from troubles but at times walks us through times of suffering and it is so good to be able to look back and see the foot prints in the sand of pain and suffering. God’s leading gives us the power to endure through hard times. As we go through suffering, we gain character. The character of a person is developed through hardship and troubles. These times create us to be the person God wants. Continued on Page 18

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Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School Senior Spotlight is Isabel Davis. Isabel has been very involved during her Southwood career, including 5 years in Cheerleading. Choir and ISSMA Solo and Ensemble, 4 years in Campus Life, 2 years in County Honor Choir, Student Congress and National Honor Society, and 1 year in FCA, Senior Class Cabinet, Prom Committee and as Senior Class Treasure. Choir, in particular, has been a meaningful experience for Isabel. “Being in choir has really impacted my life in a positive way, Singing is my way of expressing my emotions and a huge stress relieve for me, I’ve loved being able to surround myself around people who also share a love for singing.” Isabel says she’s appreciated the small school environment of Southwood as it has allowed her to have deeper relationships with teachers that have helped progress her learning. A highlight of Isabel’s time in high school has been going to breakfast every Friday morning with her friends, as it has helped keep them together. Isabel hopes her classmates remember her for being kind. “I have also wanted to treat people with respect and kindness. I also hope they remember me sticking up for what I believe in no matter what.” Next year Isabel plans to attend Purdue University. Thank you, Isabel, for all you’ve offered to the Southwood and MSD community! MSD OF WABASH COUNTY Today’s Teacher Tuesday is highlighting James Sparks, a History, Psychology and Sociology teacher at Southwood High School. Mr. Sparks is Southwood High School graduate, with a bachelor’s degree from Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne University and master’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. He has been teaching for

over 19 years, although he did not se out to be a teacher right away. “I was working at Dalton Foundry in Warsaw when I tore my ACL. I was off work for 11 months rehabilitating my knee, I started to reflect on my life at age 21, I decided I wanted to have positive impact on people like my history teacher, Larry Landis, and ag teacher, Curt Campbell, had on me.” Mr. Sparks wants his students to develop a love of learning and prioritizes learning experiences for his students, which have included trips to places like Mississinewa 1812, Dr. James Ford House, Connor Prairie, the Indiana History Train, the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall, and the Candles Holocaust Museum. In addition to teaching, Mr. Sparks also helps lead the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Intramural Basketball. Mr. Sparks is married to his high school sweetheart, Hazel, and they have two incredible children, Daisy and Duke. He loves to have fun, and claims a specific giftedness for giving the Purdue fans of Southwood a hard time. Thank you, Mr. Sparks for choosing teaching and all the ways you invested into SHS! WABASH COUNTY FAIR QUEEN PAGENT IS WITH Ashlyn Rody: Catching up with our Court 2020: After graduating high school this past summer, Ashlyn Rody will be a junior at Purdue University next semester, majoring in Horticultural Production and Marketing and minoring in

Organizational Leadership. She works for USDA at the Agricultural Center for Research and Education (ACRE). Ashlyn also started selling some plants and natural products at craft fairs on weekends, found a great church, and joined a Christian group on campus. She is loving her college career, and we are loving her nonstop energy and edge on success everywhere she goes! SOUTHWOOD JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH Knight of the Week is Junior Kloe Teulker! Kloe is Mayor’s Youth Council cheer, and has been in dance since she was 2. Her favorite teacher is Senora. If Kloe won a million dollars she would buy a kangaroo. Tune in next time for another Knight of the Week. CORRECTIONS FOR ADDRESS: TONIE McCOLLISTER NICCUM was involved in a bike accident and has broken ribs, steradian, and back. Would like cards her address: 4928 North 700 West McCordsdille IN 46055-9503. She is recovering at home after surgery. DAVID SOLLARS has been ill and cards would be nice for him at P.O. Box 23 LaFontaine IN 46940. OUR CONDOLENCE AND PRAYERS for the family and friends of Paul Rapp. OUR CONDOLENCE AND PRAYERS for family and friends of Wilma Guenin. WORDS OF WISDOM “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget

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MU production chosen for Carnegie Hall Lynn invites local singers to join 2022 Memorial Day performance

England Symphonic Ensemble. Lynn invites individual singers, as well as community, school church and other choirs, to join the five-day residency May 27-31, with the Memorial Day concert. “’A Family Portrait’ makes a wonderful festival piece because it is entirely in English, and it does not require advanced musical skill. It was intentionally composed with the intent of being accessible to non-professional singers,” Lynn said “It also has wonderful educational value because much of the multi-layered musical material is derived from folksongs, hymns, and children’s songs from the

Professor Debra Lynn Civil War era. If you’re an American history buff, you’ll be in heaven learning and performing this piece.” The Manchester University business office is creating an online registration form and payment platform. Lynn said it should be up and running sometime during spring semester.

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Singers will get printed music and recorded materials will help with practice. Participants who are near North Manchester are welcome to attend rehearsals on campus with the A Cappella Choir if they choose. Those who wish to sing must register with Manchester University’s Music Department by midSeptember. She said there would be plenty of time for sightseeing during the New York residency. Lynn has conducted at Carnegie Hall twice, in 2001 and 2007. She serves as director of choral organizations and vocal studies at Manchester. Choral ensembles under her direction include the A Cappella Choir, Chamber Singers and Cantabile. She is conductor of the Manchester Symphony Orchestra.

Christmas Food Boxes will be ready for pickup or delivery on Saturday, Dec 12 starting around 8:50 a.m. Applicants must be home to accept their box. Anyone not home will have until 11 a.m. to pick up their box at the First Brethren Church fellowship hall. Volunteers are needed on Dec 8 thru 11, 2020 from 9-5 to help sort and pack boxes. All churches, school, businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate in this community project. Contact Jodi Barrett (260-3061401) if you have any questions. LETTERS TO SANTA: The North Manchester Center for History will help you get your letters to Santa this year! There’s still time to pick up a form letter inside the front door of the Center for History, 122 E. Main Street. Santa will be happy to answer your letter! Mom & Dad – deadline is December 12. VIRTUAL SANTA’S WORKSHOP AT NMPL: There’s nothing quite like the joy of giving. No matter what this year has thrown your way, we want every child to experience

Roann news Character then leads to hope. Hope is the assurance of things to come. It is not

wishful thinking but assurance of what we have walked through and a knowledge of

that joy. That’s why we’ve been hard at work since July making an amazing selection of ornaments, decorations, and goodies that they can gift to family and friends! Request an order form via e-mail (hlovett@nman.lib.in. us) or via Curbside Pick Up. Then, tune in to Santa’s Workshop on Facebook Live on Saturday, December 12 at 10 a.m. Heidi and Sarah will display 50 different gifts available for purchase! The first 5 bucks of shopping is free for 18 and under. Additional bucks can be purchased for more shopping ($1 = 3 NMPL Bucks) and will also be available for purchase by adults who want to buy. (Funds will benefit Friends of the Library.) Drop your order forms/money off at the Library by

December 16. Orders will be filled in the order received and as long as supplies last! Orders will be available for Curbside Pick Up beginning December 17. FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours will be Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Guidelines will be in place for the safety of visitors and staff. Please wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines. Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester. FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. Manchester. NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.

...continued from Page 16 what God can do. Hope is in the product of eternal life that God extends to all who follow him. As we are in Christ, the promise of eternal life of God’s love, is extended to us through the shed blood of his son and saved us from eternal death and reconciled us to himself. In that realization, we rejoice and look forward to the eternal hope of his calling in our lives to live eternally with him. Put your hope in God, who gave his son for us and gave us eternal life with him in heaven. For

me He died, For me He lives, and everlasting life and light He freely gives. Pastor Rob preaches at the Roann First Brethren Church and is available to encourage and counsel these who need hope. I CAN BE reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-1pm. I can also be reached via phone, 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.

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Lady Squires come from behind to defeat Lewis Cass After falling behind by double-digits in the first quarter, the Manchester girls basketball team slowly climb back to pull out a 52-49 win over Lewis Cass Thursday, Dec. 3. Cass jumped out to a 22-12 lead after the first quarter but the Lady Squires cut the lead to 29-24 at halftime and 40-37 at the end of three quarters. Manchester outscored Lewis Cass 15-9 in the fourth quarter and held on for the win. Eva Bazzoni led Manchester with 13 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and four steals, followed by Emma Garriott with 10 points and seven rebounds, and Keilan Creager with 10 points and three rebounds. Ainsley West had eight points and three assists, followed by Morgan Parrett with seven points and four rebounds, and Makenzy Meyer with four points and two rebounds. The JV team won an overtime thriller, defeating Cass 34-31. Kaidyn Howard led Manchester with eight points and five rebounds, followed by Kelsey Blum with six points and one rebound, Gracie Lauer with five points, four rebounds, three steals, and two assists, Olivia Neal with four points and

13 rebounds, McKelvey Espeset with four points and seven rebounds, Aliala Atienza with three points and six rebounds, Kim Schroll with two points and three rebounds, Leyna Borgmann with two points, two rebounds, and two steals, and Alexis Gearhart with one steal. Southwood Eastbrook 62, Southwood 38 The Southwood Lady Knights lost to Eastbrook 62-38 Wednesday, Dec. 2. Ella Haupert led Southwood with 14 points and six steals, Maggie Ball had eight points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks, and Aleia Sweet had eight points and four assists. Alaina Winer with five points and three assists, followed by Ashley Smith with three points and five rebounds. The JV team fell to Eastbrook 38-17. Macy Barney led Southwood with six points and two assists, followed by Lili Combs with four points and five assists, and Carrie Collins with two points and three assists. Rochester 49, Southwood 39 Southwood stayed close with the Rochester Saturday night, Dec. 5, but the Lady Zebras pulled away for a 49-39

Three Rivers Conference win. After an 8-8 tie after one quarter, Rochester outscored the Southwood 11-6 in the second quarter to take a 19-14 halftime lead, then slowly pulled away for the win. Haupert had a big game with 20 points, three assists, and four blocks, while Ball had nine points, 14 rebounds, and two steals, Bailey Wyatt had seven points, six assists, and three blocks, and Aliea Sweet had three rebounds and two blocks. Meredith Norman had three assists and one steal, and Ashley Smith and Alaina Winer each had two assists. The JV team trailed Rochester 16-2 at halftime and got no closer than the final 35-16 score in a loss to the Lady Zebras. Combs had five points and five rebounds, followed by Carrie Collins with four points and two steals, Wyatt with three points and one rebound, Kylie Ray with two points and three steals, and Norman with one point and two steals. Wabash Tippecanoe Valley 46, Wabash 42 The Wabash Lady Apaches got back to the court after two weeks and lost a close 46-42 decision at Tippecanoe Valley in

the TRC opener for both teams. Wabash took a 9-7 lead after the first quarter and led 22-21 at halftime. The Lady Vikings tied the game 30-30 at the end of the third quarter then pulled away for the fourpoint win. Alivia Short led Wabash with 15 points, five rebounds, and two assists, followed by Mariah Wyatt with 13 points, 15 rebounds, and four steals, and Libby Mattern with six points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Rylee Yoakum had two points, two rebounds, and two assists, followed by Nici Gunderman with two points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals, and Jordan Stumbo with two points. Isabelle Davis had one point and one rebound, and Madison Lutz had one point and one rebound. The JV team led the Lady Vikings 14-6 after one quarter but was outscored in the last three quarters in a 39-35 loss. Kierra Wilson had a game-high 12 points, while Hannah Layne had nine points, and Jade Stumbo had seven points.

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Southwood’s Ashley Smith looks for a passing lane against Eastbrook defenders Sophia Morrison (24) and Johwen McKim.

Wabash wins at Winamac The Wabash wrestling team went undefeated to win the Winamac Super 8 Saturday, Dec. 5. The Apaches started the team with a 46-36 win over Delphi, followed by a 42-18 win over Wheeler, and a 5118 win over Clinton Prairie. Wabash edged Winamac 37-36 then clinched the title with a 42-34 win over West Central. Going a perfect 5-0 on the day were Olivia Harden (106 pounds), Jared Brooks (113), Ethan Higgins (126), Anthony Long (132), Grant Carandante (160), and Bryson Zapata (182). Brayden Sickafus finished the day 3-1.

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New scholarship honors Wilbur & Florence Ford Wabash County church youth groups serving food to individuals and families in need. Groups of smiling high school cheerleaders encouraging cyclists as they complete the Dam to Dam century ride. Serviceoriented students fundraising for local and global nonprofits. Young nature lovers joining the Wabash River Defenders to clean and beautify the Wabash River. Attentive student volunteers teaching children how to read through the YMCA’s summer Spark Program. There is something inspiring about watching young people volunteer and contribute to community events. Through their community involvement and acts of service, they are doing more than passing out food, rais-

ing money, or ringing bells for the Salvation Army. These young citizens are developing themselves as leaders who value giving back to their community and making it a better place for current and future residents. In recent years, Wabash County has made great strides in developing young leaders through school leadership programs like Key Club, NXTGEN Leadership Academy, the Crossroads Bank Junior Board of Directors, and countless volunteer opportunities. It is the youth who choose to become involved in these activities and who are excited about investing themselves in the community who are likely to remain dedicated to their community as adults. With all of the challenges 2020 has

brought to Wabash County, it is encouraging to think about the generous hearts and the public-spirited work of our county’s youth. To recognize and award these students who have actively been involved in the betterment of Wabash County, members of the extended Ford Family have created the Ford Family Community Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded annually to one graduating senior from Wabash County and will cover full tuition at any Indiana accredited public, private, or trade school for up to four years in addition to up to $1,000 per year for course required textbooks and equipment. This scholarship is created in honor of Wilbur and Florence Ford, who loved

Wabash County and desired to leave Wabash County in a better place for future generations. All graduating Wabash County seniors with a GPA of 3.0 and above are eligible to apply for the scholarship through the Community Foundation. Applicants will submit resumes and letters of recommendation along with a personal essay describing their involvement in and contributions to Wabash County and how they imagine Wabash County in the future. Finalist interviews will focus on demonstrated interest and understanding of leadership on the local level. Sponsors hope the scholarship will further encourage youth participation in volunteer activities that promote the betterment of

Florence and Wilbur Ford with three of their four children circa 1937. Pictured from left to right is David, Virginia, and Stanley. Florence and Wilbur’s fourth child, Richard, was not yet born. Photo provided. Wabash County, inspire them to take on future leadership

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CHAD V. SHELTON, Petitioners

SUMMONS & NOTICE OF HEARING TO: Jessica Nixon, a person whose whereabouts is unknown, On January 22, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the Wabash Circuit Court, 3rd Floor, Wabash Judicial Center, 49 West Hill Street, Wabash, Indiana, the Court will hold a hearing to determine whether a guardian should be appointed for Anthony Veals. A copy of the petition requesting appointment of a guardian or for the issuance of a protective order is available from the Clerk of Wabash Circuit Court. At the hearing, the court will determine whether Anthony Veals is a minor under Indiana law in need of a guardian. This proceeding may substantially affect your rights and the rights of Anthony Veals. If the court finds that Anthony Veals is a minor in need of a guardian, the court at the hearing shall also consider whether Chad V. Shelton should be appointed as guardian of Anthony Veals. The court may, in its discretion, appoint some other qualified person as guardian. The court may also, in its discretion, limit the powers and duties of the guardian to allow you or Anthony Veals to retain control over certain property and activities. The court may also determine whether a protective order should be entered on behalf of Anthony Veals. You and Anthony Veals may both attend the hearing and be represented by an attorney. The petition may be heard and determined in the absence of Anthony Veals if the court determines that the presence of Anthony Veals is not required. The Court may also determine that an attorney should be appointed to represent Anthony Veals. The court may, where required, appoint guardian ad litem to represent Anthony Veals at the hearing. You, as the mother of Anthony Veals have the right to attend the hearing and oppose the petition. You may file your objection at any time prior to or at the hearing. The court may, on its own motion or on request of any interested person, postpone the hearing to another date and time. The Attorney representing the Petitioner is Douglas C. Lehman, 30 West Canal Street, Wabash, IN 46992, 260-569-0590. Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/20

Entrepreneurial Center is a multi-purpose community arts and business start-up center located in the

SUMMONS & NOTICE TO: Jessica Nixon, a person whose whereabouts is unknown, On January 22, 2021 at 1 :00 P.M. in the Wabash Circuit Court, 3rd Floor, Wabash Judicial Center, 49 West Hill Street, Wabash, Indiana, the Court will hold a hearing to determine whether a guardian should be appointed for Noah Veals. A copy of the petition requesting appointment of a guardian or for the issuance of a protective order is available from the Clerk of Wabash Circuit Court. At the hearing the court will determine whether Noah Veals is a minor under Indiana law in need of a guardian. This proceeding may substantially affect your rights and the rights of Noah Veals. If the court finds that Noah Veals is a minor in need of a guardian, the court at the hearing shall also consider whether Chad V. Shelton should be appointed as guardian of Noah Veals. The court may, in its discretion, appoint some other qualified person as guardian. The court may also, in its discretion, limit the powers and duties of the guardian to allow you or Noah Veals to retain control over certain property and activities. The court may also determine whether a protective order should be entered on behalf of Noah Veals. You and Noah Veals may both attend the hearing and be represented by an attorney. The petition may be heard and determined in the absence of Noah Veals if the court determines that the presence of Noah Veals is not required. The Court may also determine that an attorney should be appointed to represent Noah Veals. The court may, where required, appoint a guardian ad litem to represent Noah Veals at the hearing. You, as the mother of Noah Veals have the right to attend the hearing and oppose the petition. You may file your objection at any time prior to or at the hearing. The court may, on its own motion or on request of any interested person, postpone the hearing to another date and time. The Attorney representing the Petitioner is Douglas C. Lehman, 30 West Canal Street, Wabash, IN 46992, 260-569-0590. Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court 12/9, 12/16, 12/23/20

historic UB Block buildings in downtown Huntington. The center will serve people of all ages and abilities as they pursue their interests in different types of art, culinary skills, business, and entrepreneurial aspirations. “We are so grateful to the grants we have received and the more than 80 individuals and businesses who have already pledged their support of this transformative project for downtown Huntington and northeast Indiana,” says Katy Strass, Director of the

HAEC. “We are a little more than halfway to making this project a reality, and now we need help from the public to get to that finish line. We are hoping to be able to open in early 2021.” The total fundraising goal of the project is 1.75 million dollars to fulfill the longterm strategic plan of providing more opportunities for arts education for your and adults throughout northeast Indiana and provide inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities to develop their unique artistic Filed: 11/9/2020 4:11 PM Clerk Wabash County, Indiana

85C01-2011-EU-000091 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Ryan T. Baker was on the 10th day of November, 2020, appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Richard Alan Baker, deceased, who died on the 20th day of October, 2020. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within Three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within Nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 10th day of November, 2020. Lori J. Draper Clerk of the Wabash Circuit Court For Wabash County, Indiana Attorney For Estate:

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talents and earn money to enhance their lives. Huntington University is also a part of the project, sub-leasing space for its Entrepreneur Support Services, allowing space for start-up businesses to have space to work toward opening their own brick and mortar space. “This is a wonderful collaborative project to address the economic and social needs of Huntington County by providing amenities that attract people to live in Huntington, retain the current population, improve the downtown district through historic revitalization, and create opportunities for people of all abilities,” says Brooks Fetters, former Mayor of Huntington and current Chief Marketing and Development Officer at Pathfinder. Pathfinder Services provides services to adults in Wabash, Huntington and Marshall counties who have developmental disabilities.

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Rugelach Razzmatazz! By Laura Kurella

In many households, Christmas wouldn’t feel quite the same without pulling out those sometimes centuries-old recipes that bake into those crisp and delightful Christmas cookies that we’ve each come to know and love. Many of these timehonored, traditional Christmas cookie recipes have risen to sacred heights. Gaining a special status that makes them both a treasured gift, and sweet delight reserved for serving on special nights! Being as traditional as I am curious, I do make our family’s old, cherished cookie recipe, but I also like to test out other old Christmas cookie recipes too, which is how I arrived at rolling out some rugelach this year, thinking it was one I had never made before. However, upon tasting, and sifting through this cookie’s history, I soon came to discover that this rolled up cookie sure does look, and taste a lot like another Christmas cookie I have made! With oodles of information available on the web, rugelach, which is a Yiddish word that literally means “little twists,” I discovered that this cookie has ties to other cultures and their cookies, too! Cookies like the Au s t r o - H u n g a r i a n kipfel, Croatia’s roski, which is the name my mother called hers, and the Czech’s kolache, which is the name that my friends gave my mother’s cookies, too! The list of cultures and versions goes on and on, and variances for rolling and twisting does, too. However, the basis for the cookie dough, no matter its name, all seem to be quite similar, except for one distinguishing factor that opened my eyes to something new. Noticing that rugelach recipes do have one main variance among themselves – with or without yeast – I discovered that cream

cheese replaced yeast in many recipes when modern refrigeration and commercial production of cream cheese came into use around the 1930s. Considered quite modern, using cream cheese instead of yeast eliminated countless hours of rising and endless kneading, and yielded better texture and flavor. With my mother’s roski recipe using cream cheese, it initially made me feel sad to learn that it wasn’t “old school,” but then I realized that in truth it’s not the cookie’s recipe that is most important, but rather the loving memories it bakes up whenever it is used. Here now are some richly rewarding ways to add rugelach razzmatazz to your holiday – and your cookie memory bank, too. Enjoy! Razzmatazzed Raspberry Rugelach Prep Time: 30 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour active time + chill time; Yield: 24. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup cane sugar, divided use 2 teaspoons unrefined mineral salt, divided use 1 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese Zest of 1 orange 1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts 1 cup raspberry, or any flavor, jam, or marmalade 1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries* 1 large egg, beaten In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, baking powder, half of the cane sugar (1/4 cup), and half of the salt (1 teaspoon). Using a paddle attachment on low speed, mix to combine. Add butter then beat mixture until it looks like clumping sand, about 2 minutes. Stop mixer and then cut cheese into 8–10 pieces then add all at once to mixer bowl. Beat just

until dough cleans the sides of bowl. Turn dough out onto a work surface and divide in half. Pat each into an oval disk then wrap tightly in plastic and chill until firm, about 30–45 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine orange zest, nuts, jam, and remaining 1 teaspoon of salt then set aside. Once dough has firmed, on a rolling surface with a rolling pin, roll each dough out separately between two pieces of floured parchment paper. Dust with more flour and turn dough over as needed until it is rolled out to an approximate 14 x 10inch rectangle that is 1/8-inch thick. Spread half of filling over each rolled out dough leaving a 1/4-inch border on both long ends. Rotate dough so that a long side is closest to you then roll it up into a tight spiral, using parchment to help you lift it as you go. If dough is sticking, chill 5 minutes before proceeding. Once rolled into a tight log, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 60 minutes or up to 1 day. Place oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven, and preheat to 375 degrees. Using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, finely grind freeze-dried berries into a powder. Transfer to a small bowl then mix in remaining 1/4 cup cane sugar. Place chilled dough on a cutting surface then brush the tops of both doughs well with beaten egg. Using half of berry /sugar mixture, sprinkle the tops of both doughs. Then, using a knife, cut dough into diagonal wedges 2-inch wide at the base and 1/2-inch wide at the point. Alternate direction each time so that short and wide ends alternate. Divide pieces between two parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake, rotating baking sheets top to bottom and front to back halfway through, until deep golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool on baking sheets, sprinkling

There are many different Christmas cookies, and some even go by many different names, like rugelach! Photo by Laura Kurella with remaining berry/sugar mixture the moment they come out of the oven so it’s able to melt a bit. Real Easy Rugelach Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 40 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes active time + chill time; Yield: 40. 1 cup butter, room temperature 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese 1/2 cup cane sugar 1/2 teaspoon unrefined mineral salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup apricot, or favorite flavor, preserves 1 cup golden raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts

Cinnamon Sugar (2 tablespoons granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon) 2 tablespoons milk 1/3 cup turbinado or sparkling sugar In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, combine butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and salt and mix for 1 minute, then turn mixer to low and add flour, mixing until it cleans the bowl. On a large piece of plastic wrap hand shape dough into a rectangle shape approximately 1- inch thick. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 6 hours, or overnight. Preheat

oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Divide chilled dough into four equal weight pieces then, working with one piece at a time, place dough on a lightly floured - or sugared – surface. Roll out the dough into a 12 x 8- inch rectangle then spread 1/4 cup of the preserves evenly onto the dough. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the raisins and 1/4 cup walnuts evenly on top. Sprinkle about 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon sugar all over the top. Starting with the long side, roll dough tightly into a log. Place log, seam side down, onto prepared baking sheet then repeat with the

process with the remaining doughs, placing the logs 2inches apart on the baking sheet. Brush each log with milk then sprinkle with turbinado or sparkling sugar. Using a very sharp knife, cut logs 3/4 through (not all the way) into 1- inch slices or diagonal pieces, if desired. Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 30 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board to finish slicing all the way through. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze airtight for up to a month.

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2 BEDROOM house for rent close to Manchester University. $575/month, $575/deposit. Renter pays utilities. Call Olinger Rentals 260-982-2763, leave message.

ORGANIC COMPOST: Hauling company looking to hail organic compost to South Bend area/Wabash County area farmers or anywhere between Toledo to Chicago. Make your vegetables twice the size with this product. Call Mike at 484-256-2428. Loads between 40-50 yards, depending on aged or fresh compost.

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