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Art program helps White’s students By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com
White’s Jr.-Sr. High School Librarian Valerie Trail (left) received the staff spotlight award from co-worker Shellie Sarll at the Nov. 9 meeting of the Metro School District of Wabash County board of trustees. Photo by Phil Smith
MSD board honors White’s librarian By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com
Valerie Trail, librarian at White’s Jr.-Sr. High School, was honored by the Metro School District of Wabash County Nov. 9. at the regular meeting for the board of trustees. Nominated by coworker Shellie Sarll, Trail was lauded for her efforts to keep reading materials in the hands of student, regardless of unique challenges that arose in recent years. “Valerie is a good friend and she’s a great co-worker,” said Sarll. “She’s an advocate for students to become better readers, which helps them become better students.” White’s Principal
Mike McDivitt told the board that special obstacles caused by the Covid-19 pandemic of the past couple of years has not deterred Trail. “Mrs. Trail always makes the library work in whatever way she can,” said McDivitt. “Even when we’re on quarantine, our library is open because of Mrs. Trail.” Sarll told those in attendance that the nominee is worthy because of her ability to individualize her efforts with the young readers. “Valerie works to ensure that each student finds material that meets their interests and reading abilities,” Sarll said. “Valerie is someone you can count on to go the extra mile.”
MSD board OKs bids for restroom renovations By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com
The board of trustees for Metro School District of Wabash County approved a bid Nov. 9 for renovations of four restrooms at Metro North Elementary School. At the semimonthly board meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Christopher Kuhn told the board that Fort Wayne-based Shawnee Construction &
Engineering turned in the lowest bid among submitted to the school corporation. According to Kuhn, the project was presented in a way in order to prioritize the elements needed the most, in the event that all bids exceeded the $300,000 the district hoped to spend. “We felt very good about the bid that we got from Shawnee,” Kuhn said. “It really stays around that budget number that we were shootContinued on Page 3
White’s Jr.-Sr. High School principal Mike McDivitt told the Metro School District of Wabash County board of trustees on Nov. 9 that a recent program is giving students a cathartic respite from the grind of maintaining a suitable grade point average. “A couple of years ago, when I first came to White’s, one of the things I wanted to work on was trying to add, for our students, some art opportunities or things in the arts,” McDivitt told the board at its bi-monthly meeting. McDivitt told the meeting attendees that his vision came to fruition last year with the start of
a girls’ choir, a group that now meets twice per week. “Because so many students are behind on credits, our primary objective really is credit recovery,” he continued. “But, I also know that sometimes, those art-type classes are exactly what these students need to give their mind a different way to work so that when they get back to Algebra, they can be better Algebra students.” McDivitt told the board he contacted Indiana Wesleyan University, telling the college he planned to have an art class if the university had a student in need of credits. McDivitt’s request was answered with IWU Mackenzie Allison, who now comes to
White’s every Thursday to teach an art class. The principal said the class began with a girls class and a second session was added to include boys. The two classes combine include about a dozen students. McDivitt read a comment he received from one of the girls attending Allison’s class. “ I wanted to thank you for making art class possible for us,” the student wrote. “I really look forward to art every week. It is really nice to be able to have time to enjoy art, which is one of my favorite coping skills.” McDivitt’s presentation to the board was given during the school recognition portion of the regular meeting.
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Wabash certified broadband ready Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Broadband Office announced Saturday that the City of Wabash is now designated as an official Broadband Ready Community. The Broadband Ready Communities Program was created as a tool to encourage broadband development throughout Indiana. The certification sends a signal to the telecommunication industry that a community has taken steps to reduce barriers to broadband infrastructure investment. “Our administration remains focused on getting high-speed, reliable internet service to unserved and underserved Hoosiers,” Crouch said. “Congratulations to Wabash as it joins more than 55 other Indiana communities that are now broadband ready. Other communities around our state have already benefited through the Broadband Ready Communities Program, and I am
Denny Spinner (left) director of the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, presents Mayor Scott Long with a Broadband Ready Community designation certificate. Photo provided
pleased to see the steps taken by Wabash leaders to attract broadband investment.” The certification was approved by the Indiana Broadband Office following the City of Wabash’ adoption of a Broadband Ready Community ordinance. “The City of Wabash is blessed to be served by two Gigabit Speed internet providers, however there is always room to improve and provide competition in my mind. Wabash welcomes Broadband service providers to our community as we strive to be a great place to live, work, and play and create
a climate that is attractive to potential businesses,” said Wabash Mayor Scott Long. “Applying for and receiving the Broadband Ready Community certification from the State of Indiana, enables us to tell the telecommunications industry that we are willing, ready, and able to accept even more internet service providers. Competition makes everyone better and can provide our citizens
affordable internet service. One thing we learned during this pandemic is that internet service is invaluable for our students, workers, schools, and companies to continue education and work activities in the most trying of circumstances.” “The Broadband Ready Community certification sends a message to the telecommunication industry that the City of Wabash has taken steps to reduce barriers to broadband infrastructure investment,” Long said in a prepared statement. “While investment in broadband infrastructure is not guaranteed to follow once a community obtains the certification, reducing the regulatory hurdles that deter investment is a key step toward creating an environment ripe for broadband investment.”
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Bids ...continued from Page 2 ing for.” The company’s overall bid came in at $302,300, with a $12,500 contingency allowance. Kuhn said the money earmarked for the project comes from a bond the corporation issued last summer. He said the bond was designated for the restroom overhaul as well as roof work for Northfield and Southwood high schools. “There are four sets of restrooms that we’re going to be fixing up,” Kuhn said, telling the board that three of those restrooms are for students and one, that while students still use it, is
more for public use. He said that restroom will be upgraded to Americans with Disabilities Act specifications. Kuhn added that the project would include replacing stalls, urinals and stools, as well as sinks and hand washing stations. The upgrades will also involve lights, ceilings and floors where needed. Kuhn told the board the construction company planned to begin this winter, with expected completion before the start of the 2022-23 school year. The board approved the project.
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Standing in front of Braves Breakfast and Grill are (from left) Victor Rojo, owner Eduardo Cardenas, Arturo Mora and Juan Vargas. Not pictured is owner Samuel Garcia. Photo by Phil Smith
New restaurant opens in Wabash
The restaurant formerly called The Four Seasons has re-opened with a new name and under new ownership. Now called Braves Breakfast and Grill Restaurant, the family restaurant opened last week as the second of its kind. The original Braves eatery is located in Logansport. According to CoOwner Victor Rojo, the restaurant will serve breakfast all day and is open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. seven days a week. The menu features traditional American favorites, as well as a selection of Mexican cuisine. The restaurant is located at 380 Manchester Ave. in Wabash and is also
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Grow Wabash County is giving one of its newest investors, Groups Recover Together, a welcome to the community with a ribbon cutting and open house on Friday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Groups Recover Together seeks to provide outpatient treatment for people recovering from opioid addiction in a way that is “respectful, accessible, and affordable.” The company provides recovery support through weekly support group meetings as well as through the administration of medication to curb pain and sickness from withdrawal symptoms. “Drugs can steal the things we care
about most, leaving us alone and uncertain of our future,” Groups Recover Together founder, Dr. Jeff De Flavio, said. “Get back to the things you love: family, friends, recreation, work, and health.” The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 19, at Groups Recover Together’s new Wabash location, 1091 Central Ave. in Wabash. Immediately following the ribbon cutting there will be an open house that the community is encouraged to attend and learn more about what Groups Recover Together is doing to serve the Wabash County community.
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Student gamers take on other schools through ‘E Sports’ By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com While jumping chest bumps and high fives, commonly seen on the athletic field, may not be prevalent, there is some semblance of trash talk and the thrill of victory during a new type of headto-head competition in local high schools. Instead of jerseys, cleats and playing fields, competitors in these matches need a game controller and a pair of nimble thumbs. Known as Esports, high schoolaged video game enthusiasts have been slowly integrated into schoolsponsored programs that pit participating high schools against each other, giving these competitors a way to bring online bragging rights to their alma mater. “Our teams are the best in Class IA because they’re real teams,” said Wabash High School’s James Burns, who coaches a group of gamers that recently pulled out a narrow victory against Mississinewa. “What they can do with a controller is pretty amazing.” Burns said Wabash’s teams are part of the Indiana High School ESports Network, a growing consortium of participating high schools who square off against each other
Taylor Smith, 16, right, watches the progress of teammate Bryant Kern, 17. Photo by Phil Smith
In Rocket League, competitors maneuver their rocket cars while watching their progress on flat screen monitors. Photo by Phil Smith Noah Thompson, left, Wabash’s number two player in Smash Brothers competition, along with number one player Elliott Wiles, engage competitors from another school. Photo by Phil Smith-in competition becoming eligible much like Indiana in 2020. Video gamHigh School ing has seasons in Athletic both the fall and Association aththe spring. Wabash letes have since competes in Class 1909. Wabash High 1A with seven School started the other schools and journey with a is currently reigngaming club about ing state runner-up. six years ago and According to began its quest to Burns, about 17 enter competition percent of Indiana in 2019, finally schools have com-
peting teams. Not far behind Wabash is Metro School District of Wabash County, according to Brett Evans, science teacher at Northfield Jr.-Sr. High School. “We just started building the program last year, with a goal to start competitions this year,” he said. “While still a young program, I am impressed with the talent we have
Wabash High School E-sports coach James Burns oversees his team’s Rocket League competition. Photo by Phil Smith
been able to bring out … and am looking forward to how we will do in our first competitions.” Burns said schools compete in several different
types of games, including Smash Brothers, a fighting game, and Rocket League, which mimics soccer played with vehicles. It was a Smash Brothers match that had Wabash entangled with Mississinewa recently. Burns explained that each team has five players, ranked one through five. The number one match is worth the greatest number of points at three. Each time a player is defeated in a match, it costs that player what’s known as a life. Both players are allotted a set number of lives. Wabash’s number one, Elliott Wiles, was evenly matched by Mississinewa’s Michael Garcia. “They had played two matches and split them 1-1 and were on their third match and their last life,” said Burns. “Both of them were right there and could get knocked out, and it just depended on who landed the hit. Elliot landed the hit that beat Michael and that’s what caused us to beat Mississinewa. We hadn’t beaten them the entire
time we’ve been a program.” The excitement of the moment was not lost on Wiles, nor on Wabash’s number two player, Noah Thompson. “It was the first time we’ve ever beaten Mississinewa and it went down to the final game,” said Thompson, 16. “It was Elliot and the other kid. Elliot beat him by just barely and just pops out of his seat and I’m right there with him and oh my god, it was amazing.” While a torn hamstring is highly unlikely in this type of high schoolvs.-high school competition, Wiles isn’t ruling hyperventilation. “I got really light headed from screaming,” said the 16-year-old junior. According to Burns, gaming holds some of the same incentives for students to strive for academic achievement as athletic sports. “I have kids who are academically eligible because they want to be on this team,” he said. “It’s a connecting factor. We’re going to use something the kids want to do to incentivize them to be successful.”
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Honeywell hosts re-celebration of Eagles renovation project By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
There was a celebration — albeit a year later than hoped — on Saturday night, Nov. 13, to mark the completion of the Historic Eagles Theatre revitalization project. Donors and other Honeywell Foundation supporters gathered at the theater during the invitation-only affair to hear the music of The Sweetwater All Stars and others during the event. A post-concert party took place in the revamped Parkview Ballroom on the top floor of the theater. The celebration was planned for 2020, but like most things, was canceled due to the global pandemic. “This is pretty exciting,” Honeywell Foundation board chair Howard Halderman said before the Sweetwater performance. “As you might recall, 20some months ago, I came out … and made some similar remarks about the phenomenal renovation being completed here. Tonight, is a re-celebration of that.” The community supported the renovation project in so many ways, he continued. Those con-
tributions have been financial, physical contribution of time and more. “During the pandemic, you surrounded the Honeywell Foundation the same way,” Halderman said. The pandemic took the main thing the Foundation does away for a period, he noted. “Yet this community, once again, wrapped its arms around the foundation and made it possible for us to continue forward … This could only happen because of you,” he continued. The re-celebration was designed to honor the contractors, the Honeywell staff and others who believed in the project and helped to make it a success. “First of all, you believed in this project,” Halderman said. “It’s a 100-year-plus old building in Wabash, Indiana, and yet you believed. And, so, we believed. You gave your time, talent, your expertise toward this project, and you made significant financial gifts to make it happen. You made all of this possible. “So tonight, we celebrate you. We celebrate the Eagles Theatre. And what’s really cool in doing this project later, like
Sweetwater All Star members (from left) Lisa McDavid, Bob Bailey and Dave Martin perform on the Eagles Theatre state on Saturday night.
we are, we get to celebrate events that are actually happening here.” Those events include students participating in the media arts program, the guests who come to live concerts at the venue, the many events in the Parkview Ballroom, a music lesson program that has started, and the artists who learn their skills through the Honeywell Arts Academy. The Sweetwater All Stars performed a wide variety of rock and R&B music, ranging from hits by Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, to Blue Swede, Robert Johnson and Chicago.
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Kyle Burdette Carter, 30, North Manchester, Indiana passed away on Nov. 8, 2021. The son of Tim Carter and Julie (Fry) Carter, Kyle was born on June 5, 1991, in Columbia City, Indiana. Kyle graduated from Manchester High School in 2010 and then enlisted in the United States Army because he was determined to make a difference. He was also inspired to enlist because of his grandfathers, Kenneth Carter and Jack Fry. Kyle served in the U.S. Army for 3 1/2 years and then attended college. Kyle showed respect where it counted most and was deeply loved by his family. He was always the life of the party, had a gift for sarcasm and knew how to make anyone laugh. Kyle was a passionate Boston Red Sox fan and loved spending time with his eight nieces and nephews. The loving memory of Kyle Burdette Carter will be forever cherished by his parents, Tim and Julie (Fry) Carter, North Manchester; brother, Brandon Carter, North Manchester; sisters, Staci (Matt) West, Wabash, Melissa (Josh) Bolin, Mentone and eight nieces and nephews. Kyle was preceded in death by one brother, Dylan Carter and his grandparents, Kenneth and Pauline Carter and Jack and Joanna Fry. Visitation and services were Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Pastor J.P. Freeman officiated. Burial was at South Whitley Cemetery, 7745 State Road 14, South Whitley. For those who wish to honor the memory of Kyle Carter memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675. The family of Kyle Carter has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Ruth Bowman, 97 Ruth Graham Lyons Bowman, 97, North Manchester, passed away on Nov. 9, A celebration of life will be at the North Manchester Church of the Brethren at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary.
David Leroy Long, 50, of rural Wabash, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, at his home. He was born on June 27, 1971, in Wabash, to Richard J. and Shirley Ann (Smith) Long. David was a graduate of Southwood High School. He worked at Continental Structural P. in Huntington. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. David enjoyed harvesting many varieties of garlic, and playing computer games. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Ann Long of Wabash; sister, Marcie (George) Thurston of Peru; brother, Raymond (Edwin) Smith of Belvidere, Ill.; nieces, Mistie (Wes) Ehl and Tabitha Thurston, and nephew, Eric (Kayla) Thurston, all of Peru. He was preceded in death by father, Richard J. Long. Family will receive friends from 2-3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Inurnment will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash at a later date Preferred memorial is the charity of the donor’s choice. The memorial guest book for David may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Franklin Gressley Jr., 53 Was a self-employed painter Dec. 23, 1967 – Nov. 9, 2021 Franklin B. “Frank” Gressley, Jr., 53, of Wabash, passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Dec. 23, 1967, in Wabash, to the late Franklin B. Gressley, Sr., and Patricia (Koon) Middleton. Frank worked as a self-employed painter. Frank enjoyed working on mopeds and especially loved his children and grandchildren. Frank is survived by three sons, Bradley Gressley, Scott Kelley, and Steven Spears, all of Wabash; two daughters, Christy Spears and Stephanie Gressley-Bolinger, both of Wabash; fiancé, Angela A. Spears, of Wabash; five sisters, Sue Ann Combs, of Florida, Angie Sadler, of Lagro, Teresa Gressley and Sherry Prater, both of Wabash, and Pamela (Don) Shepherd, of Roann; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Nathan Whybrew officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash. McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, have been trusted with Frank Gressley’s final arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.
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David Tomson, 73 Retired from GM Sept. 29, 1949 – Nov. 12, 2021 David Floyd Tomson, 73, of rural Urbana, died at 3:36 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Wabash. He was born on Sept. 29, 1948, in Wabash County, to Howard and Jean (Behney) Tomson. David was a 1968 graduate of Southwood High School. He married Brenda Haggerty at the LaFontaine Christian Church on Dec. 20, 1969. He worked for General Motors in Marion, for 40 years, retiring in 2008, spent the past 12 years working at White’s Residential and Family Services, and also farmed. He was a lifelong member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash. David enjoyed Roy Rogers, John Deere and horses. He was a member of the Quarter Horse Association, the Palomino Association, and the American Angus Association. He and his wife showed horses all over the country. David restored old tractors, pedal tractors, and lawn mowers, as long as it was a John Deere. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Tomson of Urbana; two children, Lori Acton of Franklin, and Michael (Christina) Tomson of Urbana; two grandchildren, Ashley Acton of Franklin, and Austin (Madison McQueenie) Sawvel of Indianapolis; brother, Denny (Jeni) Tomson of Treaty; and sister, Pamela Tomson of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Stokes officiating. Burial will be in LaFontaine Cemetery. Friends may call 11:00 - 2:00 pm, Tuesday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is the Wabash F.O.P Shop with a Cop. The memorial guest book for David may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
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Pamela Jo Reahard, 71, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 11:44 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. Pam was born on May 24, 1950, in Wabash County, to the late DeWayne and M a r g a r e t (Thompson) Clark. Pam married Thomas A. Reahard on June 29, 1968, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wabash; he passed away on Aug. 11, 2011. She worked at Burger Chef and then worked and retired as the manager of Hardees in Wabash. Pam loved antiquing, going to different shops and animals. Most of all, Pam loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Pam is survived by three daughters, Tammy Reahard, of Wabash, Tonya (Evan) Hedrick, of Somerset, and Diane Norwood, of Wabash; two grandchildren, Baron Hedrick and Jasey Hedrick, both of Somerset; sisters, Linda Mallow, of Tipton and Dianna Worthy, of Wabash; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor David Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours prior to the services, starting at noon, at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave., Wabash, IN 46992. McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with Pam Reahard’s final arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.
Nicholas Carter, 44 Worked at Classic Transport April 11, 1977 – Nov. 12, 2021
Nicholas Ryan Carter, 44, of rural Roann, died at 12:53 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at his home. He was born on April 11, 1977, in Wabash, to Kevin Carter and Tammy (Rager) Carter. Nicholas was a 1995 graduate of Manchester High School. He worked at Classic Transport in Goshen. Nicholas enjoyed working on things, tinkering around, and especially loved his family. He is survived by his father, Kevin Carter of North Manchester; mother, Tammy Carter of Roann; two children, Brodi (Samantha) Carter of Houston, Texas, and Keali Carter of Fort Wayne; and three grandchildren, Brooks Carter of Houston, Renlee Weller of Fort Wayne, and Beckett Carter of Houston. Private services will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, North Manchester. The memorial guest book fmay be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Carol Buckley, 81, of North Manchester, died at 5:12 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at her home. She was born on Sept. 28, 1940, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Carl and Cleo (Miller) Goodin. Carol was a retired dental assistant for Kevin Wright DDS in Fort Wayne, and also worked several years in the cafeteria at Manchester College. She was a member of St. Roberts Catholic Church in North Manchester. Carol was very family oriented. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, reading, and was an animal lover. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (John Arnold) Mattern of Roann; and two grandchildren, Maxwell Robert (Morgan) Mattern of Roanoke, and Sydney (Jeffrey Tillman) Mattern of Akron. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Robert Thrasher. There will be a private celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, North Manchester. Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for Carol may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Crash claims life of Urbana man A truck-train accident on Friday afternoon claimed the life of an Urbana man. According to a report from the Indiana State Police: A 2012 Chevrolet Silverado was westbound on County Road 500 S when it attempted to cross the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing just east of State Road 15 at approximately 3:36 p.m. Friday. The truck was struck on the driver’s side. The vehicle’s driver, David Tomson, 73, Urbana, was pronounced dead at the scene by Wabash County Coroner Ken Brown. Indiana State Police Trooper Dustin Rutledge investigated the crash, as-sisted by the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, the Noble Township Fire Department, Wabash County Emergency Management Agency, the Wabash County Coroner’s office and ISP Sgt. Adam Moor.
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Anita Rae (Landis) Davidson, 67, most recently of Ankeny, Iowa, went to be with her Lord on Nov. 13, 2021, after an extended battle with ovarian cancer. Funeral services will be at Memorial Services of Iowa, 10 a.m., Wednesday Nov. 17, 2021, with burial immediately following at the Brethren cemetery in Elkhart. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 9 am. The service will be livestreamed at https://vimeo.com/646112779 Anita was born on Jan. 4, 1955, in Wabash, to Donald and Marguerite (Dorsey) Smith and graduated from Southwood High School in 1973. She raised three children in LaFontaine, then married her current husband, Thomas Davidson, in 2000 and moved to Ankeny. A lifelong Christian, she was a member of Ankeny Church of the Brethren where she frequently played the piano and led worship. She worked as an administrative assistant in the library at the Ankeny campus of the Des Moines Area Community College for many years. She was an avid seamstress, gardener, family woman, prayer warrior, and an amazing cook. Anita’s positivity in the face of illness and struggle was an inspiration for those who knew her and her giving spirit will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband, Thomas; children, Angela Brown, Christopher (Leticia) Landis, Ronda (Jeremy) Bernath, Mike (Megan) Davidson, Jennifer (Jason) Cooper, Kevin (Amy) Davidson, and Rebecca (Nick) Gorell; 11 grandchildren, with one on the way, and two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda (Jim) Domine and Sharon (Roger) Channell; and two brothers, Paul (Janet) Smith and Mark (Debbie) Smith. Anita was preceded in death by her father, mother and brother, Wendell Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Anita’s memory to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (https://give.ocrahope.org/give/186942/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=OCRAweb&c _src2=header) or the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (https://msfocus.org/Donate.aspx).
Flu season may hurt blood supply FORT WAYNE – As the holidays approach and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns about a potential spike in flu cases this year, it’s important that those who are eligible, healthy and feeling well make an appointment to donate blood. The American Red Cross continues to address an ongoing emergency blood shortage, and donors are urged to give now to combat the lowest blood supply levels at this time of year in more than a decade. According to the CDC, flu cases reached an all-time low last year due to masking, physical distancing and shutdowns
across the country, and many Americans may have reduced immunity this year. When seasonal illness increases, the number of healthy blood donors tends to decrease. Paired with winter weather, busy holiday schedules and ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the already-struggling blood supply could be further impacted throughout winter. Drives are planned Nov. 23 in North Manchester, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Manchester Administration Offices (Old Jr. HS), 404 West 9th St., and again from 2 - 6:30 p.m., at the same location.
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Smith Helton, 95 Retired from GripCo Feb. 19, 1926 – Nov. 14, 2021
Smith Helton, 95, Lake Villa, Ill., formally of Sidney, joined his wife in heaven on Nov. 14, 2021. He passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach, Ill.. The son of David and Hulda (Jackson) Helton, Smith was born on Feb. 19, 1926, in Paintsville, Ky. On April 18, 1946, Smith married the love of his life, Fanny F. Whitaker. Together they welcomed the birth of their two children, Smith Ray and Velia. They were married for almost 70 years before Fanny passed away in Feb. 25, 2016. The loss of his wife affected him deeply and life was never quite the same. Smith was employed at Whitley Products for many years before retiring in 1990 from GripCo in South Whitley. He was an avid outdoorsman and greatly enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as spending plenty of time enjoying the quiet of his front porch with his wife. Smith was also known for his quick wit and great memory. As a founding member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, Smith led a humble and spiritual life. The loving memory of Smith Helton will be forever cherished by his son, Smith Ray (Teresa) Helton, Lake Villa, Ill.; sisters, Magadlene “Maggie” Good, Silver Lake, and Irene Fairchild, Toledo, Ohio; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Fanny (Whitaker) Helton; daughter, Velia Francis; parents, David Helton and Hulda (Jackson) Helton; five brothers and six sisters. Family and friends may call Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will be at the conclusion of calling on Nov. 20, 2021. Pastor Terry Bradford will officiate. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley St., North Manchester. For those who wish to honor the memory of Smith Helton, memorials may be made to Camp Nash c/o First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, P.O. Box 43, Claypool, Indiana 46510. The family of Smith Helton has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
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Police and fire reports North Manchester Police Department Arrests Laura L. Stearns, arrested on warrants to revoke probation for possession of methamphetamine at 8:04 p.m. Nov. 6. Gage T. Overdeer, 19, Columbia City, arrested for battery. Nicholas T. Luttrell, 26, LaFontaine, arrested for operating while intoxicated and cited for expired license plates at 4:05 p.m. Nov. 9. James E. Rose, 43, Liberty Mills, arrested on a writ of attachment at 2:56 p.m. Nov. 10. Incident Animal bite reported in the 700 block of North Mill Street at 5:29 p.m. Nov. 9. Citation Police reported Columbia City 17year-old cited for excessive speed at 3:21 p.m. Nov. 8 Accident Vehicles driven by Alexandria K. Oden, 18, Markle, and Angel M. Wehrly, 20, Wabash, collided in the 600 block of East College Avenue at 11:53 a.m. Nov. 3. Fire Runs Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded to the 1500 block of Villa Court at 7:13 p.m. Nov. 6 to an alarm. Firefighters responded: To the 1700 block of Westchester Drive for a medical assist at 7:47 a.m. Nov. 8 To the 100 block of South Merkle Street for a medical assist at 10:55 a.m. Nov. 8 To the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist at 11:04 a.m. Nov. 8 Wabash City Police Accidents Vehicles driven by Ricky A.
Reahard, 33, Lagro, and Debra K. Anderson, 64, Peru, collided in a rearend collision at the intersection of State Road 15 and U.S. 24 at 4:16 p.m. Nov. 8. A vehicle driven by Zachary T. Campbell, 24, Wabash, backed into a parked vehicle at 1150 Cass St., Wabash at 4:55 p.m. Nov. 8. A vehicle driven by Sally J. Rider, 62, Wabash, struck the loading lift of a trailer in a parking lot on Cass Street. The incident occurred at 12:12 p.m. Nov. 9. A vehicle driven by John F. Rutledge, 39, Marion, struck a wall near a driveway on Superior Street at 2:59 p.m. Nov. 9. Vehicles driven by Troy A. Mikesell, 53, Rochester, and Robert R. Tarter, 62, Urbana, collided on Pike Street, east of River Road at 1:58 p.m. Nov. 10. Vehicles driven by Richard L. McGinnis, 68, Wabash, and Andrew T. Evans, 34, Fort Wayne, collided at the intersection of Miami and Sinclair streets at 3:07 p.m. Nov. 12. Arrests Billy J. Carver, 45, Somerset, was arrested for driving while suspended with a prior on Nov. 5. Nicholas A. Mcauley, 20, Wabash, was arrested for posses-
sion of a controlled substance on Nov. 6. Bailey Jo Good, 23, Wabash, was arrested for failure to appear on Nov. 7. Chade A. Mettler, 31, Wabash, was arrested for violating probation on Nov. 7. Zachary T. Campbell, 24, Wabash, was arrested for failure to provide proof of insurance on Nov. 8. Land Transfers Von A. Krom and Kerry L. Krom, warranty deed to Kerry Lynn Krom and Gerald Wayne Prewitt Irrevocable Trust. Kerry Lynn Krom and Gerald Wayne Prewitt Irrevocable Trust, warranty deed to Rosebud Acres, LLC. Charles R. Allen, Jeanette K. McClure and Jeanette K. Allen, warranty deed to Cameron L. Kissinger and Alycee D. Kissinger. Jordan K. Fox and Daniel E. Johnson, warranty deed to Michael T. Willer. Rebecca D. Haynes, warranty deed to Dueane J. Miclette and Karen R. Miclette. Rebel Decker and James M. Teague, personal deed to Steve Hockema and Deanna Hockema. Helen J. Snyder and John S. Snyder, warranty deed to Jerry L. Wilson and Cynthia E.
Wilson. Aaron D. Shaw and Jordan K. Fox, warranty deed to Daniel E. Johnson. M.A. Vieau Rentals, LLC., warranty deed to Randall L. Barna. William J. Van Camp, warranty deed to Timothy G. White. Robert J. Love, warranty deed to Guy Edward Investments, LLC. Timothy Fitch, Dewayne L. Fitch and Pamela Taylor, trust deed to Bret J. B echtold and Beth R. Wampler. David W. Terflinger and Karen L. Terflinger, warranty deed to Jason Dale and Ashley Dale. Leah M. Hoppes, Thea L. Scheblo and Rhea A. Hoppes revocable trust, trust deed to Craig Hoppes and Tonya Hoppes. Robert Nagel and Robert W. Nagel, quit claim deed to Julie A. Nagel. Auditor of Wabash County, tax deed to Randy Osborne. Defendant: Hai Minh Ventures, LLC. Robert W. Nagel, quit claim deed to Julie A. Nagel. Janet S. Sullivan and John C. Sullivan, warranty deed to Casey A. Hartley and Angela R. Hartley. Scott Huyghe, warranty deed to Jeffrey Harris. Todd L. Haggerty and Matthew J. Haggerty, warranty deed to Bowman
Farms, GP. Timothy G. White, quit claim deed to Lutricia Garner and Robert L. Garner, Jr. Elizabeth M. Patton, quit claim deed Elizabeth M. Boardman. Ronald Sparling and Lavonne Sparling, quit claim deed to Susan Veverka. Auditor of Wabash County, tax deed to Martha Willett. Defendants: Rick Nelson and Barbara J. Nelson. Gerry Lee Bush and Cindy Lee Bush, quit claim deed to Gerry Lee Bush, Cindy Lee Bush and Gerry L. Bush and Cindy L. Bush revocable Trust Agreement. Auditor of Wabash County, tax deed to Linda G. Sadler. Defendants: Maxine Langley and Leonard W. Langley. Jane Denney and Kenneth E. Bucher, personal deed to Horizon Bank and Kenneth E. Bucher Revocable Trust. Diann K. Steele and Carl H. Steele, warranty deed to Simone S. Bottone. Vesta Re I LLC., warranty deed Deanna Renee Azbell and Steven Jason Azbell. James Wadkins, warranty deed to Maureen P. Eastgate. Devin J. Beeks and Winter B. Beeks, quit claim deed to Dan J. Snyder and Teresa A. Snyder.
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“But the great idea behind the project, and their placement is that we can add another pillar,” Flohr said. All of the funds raised through the project are earmarked for the project. “We hope to work with mayor to get more decorative, beautification projects done,” she continued. “We’d like to do insignias on top of the obelisks that represent the different branches of the military. We’d like to add some flowers and planters. Add a sidewalk so people can get here, add maybe a bench, maybe an art project that’s patriotic.” Long emceed the dedication ceremony, which included the unveiling of a plaque that will be at the monument. “To be able to create something like this with local talent, to honor the people of the community — more of the people of the community than we could with the banner program — is just phenomenal,” he said afterward. During the ceremony, the mayor thanked the families who placed their loved one’s names on the obelisks. “I’m just glad we’ve got something that we can take into the future,” he said. “We were limited in our Hometown Hero banner program by the number of decorative light poles we had, so this gives us the opportunity to honor more of our military veterans, police and firefighters.” Long said he approached Flohr and the Visit Wabash County team two and a half years ago about the project. “The rest, as they say, is history,” he continued. “The program proved to
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be an overwhelming success, so much so, as I said, we ran out of poles to hang the banners on. That was a two-year program, so we removed the banner earlier this year, returned them to the purchasers, and then we began talking about what’s next for honoring our local heroes. “So, the team at Visit Wabash County and I began discussing how we could make a permanent memorial to the people both military and public servants who have so selflessly dedicated a part of, if not all of their lives, in the services of their country and community. What you see today in front of you is a product of many hours of hard work and dedication to this effort. The names and service provided on these nameplates will serve as a permanent reminder of the sacrifices made by humans to make the world we live in a better place for future generations. “Many names, you will note, served not only in the U.S. armed forces, but continued to serve their community as public servants for many years.” Long spoke about his own father, Alvin Long, who entered the U.S. Army 78 years ago, on Nov. 3, 1943. His father participated in the battles at Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. “He never spoke of his time at war,” he continued, pausing to collect himself as he reflected on his father. “He only handed me a typed unit history of his unit, the 512th Field Artillery, for me to read, study and revere. Many people on these walls have many stories
of their military service and the wars that the United States have been involved in from World War II to the war on terror. “The Army, Navy and Marine Corps all celebrated their 246th birthdays this year … The U.S. Air Force, the baby of the military family, celebrated its 74th birthday this year. It is our duty as American citizens, to honor these sacrifices made annually and to teach our children, grandchildren and every future generation the greatness of these men and women who have been willing to write a blank check payable with their very lives. Let us never forget them, and let these monuments stand well into the future.” Pastor Bruce Hostetler, who said a prayer during the dedication, said it “this is something, just looking around and seeing how we revere those who have gone on before us, those who continue to live with us, the heroes in our community.” A bronze plaque will be mounted on a granite stone when the stone arrives from Georgia. The plaque reads: “Let this memorial forever recognize the citizens of Wabash and Wabash County who selflessly dedicated themselves to service for the greater good of their fellow man, community, county and world.” Others who helped with the project include Gebhart Holdings, Schlemmer Brothers Metalworks, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, Wabash Kokomo Vault and Monument, Trophies Plus, the Wabash Street and Parks departments.
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Southwood announces first honor roll of 2021-22 Officials at Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School recently announced its honor roll lists for the first quarter of the 20212022 school year. All A Honor Roll: Grade 7: Josiah Chellis, Ashton Dague, Logan Davis, Adilyn Deaton, Cameron Drown, Brooke Farr, Avery Henderson, Presley Kroft, Griffin Liddick, Gracie Mosley, Hali Pershing, Olivia Ranck, Shania Rhamy, Jalayna Robberts, Bailee Strickler, Reagan Striker, Shelby Thomas, Nika Tyson, James Unger, Kierstyn Wyatt Grade 8: Colleen Boardman, Ainsley Chellis, Hailey Collins, Cooper Drake, Owen Enyeart, Coan Holloway, Emily Lochard, Malia Mahan,
Ivan Ranck Grade 9: Luke Andrews, Quinn Claussen, Jaiya Corn, Grace Drake, Courtney Finney, Hannah Garrison, Zoey Gaylourd, Rowan Goodpasture, Luke Herring, Mason Hipskind, Gabriel Mealy, Keaton Metzger, Morgan Powell, Lucy
Vandermark, Ian Vanderpool, Ryley Wilcox Grade 10: Emma Adams, Randall Boone, Carrie Collins, Derek Deeter, Grace Denney, Libee Price, Shyanne Stout Grade 11: Elise Adams, Bryn Mealy, Sara Perez Sanchez, Katelyn Ranck, Aleia
Sweet, Dakota Wilson Grade 12: Haley Lanning A/B Honor Roll: Grade 7: Ashton Andrews, Ross Andrews, Brynnlie Gouvan, Caden Guthrie, Makenna Hunter, Elexis Kelley, Justyne Kirkpatrick, Addison Lovatto, Makaylee Moore, Hunter Rasmussen, Aiden Selig, Taylor Shenefield, Thatcher Simpson, Allyson Staggs, Colten Swan, Lola Winer, Andrew Wright Grade 8: Sylvia Bakehorn, Griffin Chambers, Naomi Davis, Mylah Dillon, Brody Height, Danika Holbrook, Rachel Lawson, Maddox Marshall, Victor Mondragon, Wyatt Smith, Olivia Snow, Natalie Sutphin,
Sophia Temple, Lilah Vandermark, Bryce Wilcox Grade 9: Audrey Ball, Elijah Boone, Aaliyah Bussard, Taylor Cavins, Cherish Dillon, Ava Freeman, Sarah Grace, Averi Haecker, Jordn Hartline, Daedric Kaehr, Isabella Knote, Hope Niccum, Meryn Norman, Bryant Pattee, Cayden Richardson, Logan Robberts, Carson Smith, Makenna Snow, Duke Sparks, Rylee Thomas, Lydia Topliff Grade 10: Macy Barney, Ashley Benavidez-Arellano, Hayden Berry, Liliauna Combs, Madis-Anne Culver, Abigail Guyer, Allie Haecker, Jordan Hart, Hayden Jones, Ethan Lochard, Ryan McGouldrick, Kalen
Parke, Luke Pershing, Bryce Rigney, Micah Smith, Noah Veals, Carley Whitesel, Will Winer, Caleb Wyatt Grade 11: Tobias Cummins, Dean Elzy, Alice Guyer, Ella Haupert, Aliisa Pinta, Lyndzy Silvers, Dylan Stout, Jack Trudell, Alaina Winer, Makenna Younce Grade 12: Skylar Amos, Joseph Bland, Hattie Cochran, Mya Denney, Madison Hipskind, Grant Holloway, Maddison Hunter, Beau Kendall, Makenlie Lambert, Stephen Madaris, Marissa Metzger, Jared Richards, Angelique Ripberger, Trista Roser, Adam Seacott, Brayden Smith, Lilly Snow, Ashton Steele, Kloe Teulker, Tyler Whitesel, Bailey Wyatt
Emmanuel Christian announces various honors Officials at Emmanuel Christian School announced the honor roll, principal’s list and perfect attendance list for the first nine weeks of the 202122 school year. Earning honors were: Perfect Attendance: 1st Grade: Autumn Gonzales 2nd Grade: Cambree Hawkins, Rhagan Kelley, Baize Marks 3rd Grade: Logan Long 4th Grade: Bria Fleck, Chamberlain Hawkins 5th Grade: Sarah Smelser 6th Grade: Luke Dyson, Kagan Ellis, Jaxson Kelley, Emma
Smelser 10th Erin Daniel, Emma Dyson, Danielle Reahard 11th Grade: Japheth Niccum All A Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Connor Rigsby, Caleb Williams 2nd Grade: Laina Dyson, Rhagan Kelley, Ryleigh Nordman, Cole Unger, Levi Young 4th Grade: Brenden Draper, Chamberlain Hawkins, Colton Young 6th Grade: Alison Niccum A & B Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Autumn Gonzales, Lucas Mota, Wyatt Dyson, LaBella Vandivier 2nd Grade: Cambree Hawkins
GOOD WORDS . . . A thankful heart is merry; so too, a life of gratitude, no matter the circumstances. Thankfulness again and again makes us positive. The Bible is filled with reasons to be thankful. Count your blessings every day and you will never cease to reveal a smile! Thanking God daily will produce Thanksgiving year-round! What are you thankful for? How has this attitude changed your life and the life of those around you? (Read Psalm 106:1) Rev. Rick E. Carder - (RickeCarder.com)
3rd Grade: Braelyn Blackburn, Adalyn Carver, Logan Long, Adelaide Monroe 4th Grade: Barrett Benzinger, Bria Fleck, Beckett Monroe, Gavin Moore, Olivia Willis 5th Grade: Zander McKnight,
Sarah Smelser 6th Grade: Anniston Cooper, Emma Smelser Jr./Sr. High Principal’s List: 7th Grade: Zion McKnight 8th Grade: Jessie Kirtlan, Lindsey Pope 9th Grade:
Zaney McKnight, Dylan Stensland 10th Grade: Erin Daniel, Haley Miller 11th Grade: Destini Goracke, Zoey McKnight,
Japheth Niccum, Paige Ritzema 12th Grade: Raelyn Coyne Jr./Sr. Honor Roll: 7th Grade: Carter Hull, Carter
Miller, Brenen Swisher, Evelyn Walden 10th Grade: Emma Dyson, Danielle Reahard 12th Grade: Ethan Dyson
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Furry Fix volunteers make 70-plus cat shelters More than 70 cat shelters were made and distributed on Sunday by Furry Fix, a non-profit organization that helps provide low-cost spay and neutering services in Wabash County. Volunteers gathered at the Wabash Knights of Columbus hall on Sunday afternoon, and created an assembly line of sorts to produce the shelters. The shelters are made from new and used coolers. One handle is removed from the cooler and an entry and exit hole is drilled into the end of the item. Tape is then applied to the opening, so the cats don’t scratch themselves while entering or exiting. Two plastic strips are added over the hole to help stop the wind from blowing into the shelter. Once that is done, straw bedding is placed inside the cooler. In the final step, the cooler’s lid is taped into place. “They can use them from year to year,” organizer and Furry Fix founder Toni Metzger said. The cooler shelter is made for one cat. A second type of shelter, made from totes, also were made. Those shelters can house more than one cat. It is important to use the straw for several reasons. For one, the straw can be removed and replaced with new straw. More importantly, blankets will retain moisture and freeze during winter months. “We asked people to bring the totes,” Metzger said. “Some people brought totes. Besides that, we had other people donate some, and (KISS-FM) bought about 75 more.” The shelters are designed to help keep feral, homeless or lost cats warm during the winter. “It’s not a spa,” Metzger said. “It’s not going to keep them toasty warm, but it will keep them alive. If you get them out of the wind, then you can keep them alive.” Fittingly, the shelters were made on the day that Wabash County received its first measurable snowfall of the season. “She was afraid people wouldn’t show up,” volunteer Rene Hamilton, said of Metzger. “I said, ‘today, more than ever, people need to show up.’” Metzger and her husband, Bob, made several shelters last year. Sunday’s event was the first time the group hosted something of that magnitude. The shelters were distributed for free, but free-will donations were accepted. In all, Furry Fix received $420. That money will be used to help pay for the spay and neutering services. So far in November, the group has helped spay or neuter 40 feral cats. Another 35 male cats are scheduled to be neutered later this week. The most important thing in making the shelter, Metzger said, is the cat has to have easy access. “They have to be able to get in and out very quickly,” she said. Metzger encouraged anyone who
Volunteers took on various jobs to create more than 70 cat shelters from coolers and totes on Sunday afternoon at the Wabash Knights of Columbus hall.
received a shelter to send her photos of cats actually using them. In addition to the coolers, Gorilla tape, clear plastic sheeting and straw may be donated. Anyone wishing to contribute more coolers or other supplies may do so at the KISS-FM studio, 1864 S. Wabash St.
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Northfield, Wabash girls pick up wins
Northfield and Wabash each picked up one win in girls basketball action last week while Manchester and Southwood each dropped their conference openers. Manchester Lewis Cass 37, Manchester 32 In a close game throughout, Lewis Cass outscored Manchester 11-6 in the third quarter, which proved to be the difference in a 37-32 Lady Kings win Tuesday night, Nov. 9. Keilan Creager led Manchester with seven points and four rebounds, followed by Brooklynn Buzzard with six points and two rebounds, Olivia Neal with six points and six rebounds, and Ainsley West with five points seven point, and four assists. The JV team defeated Lewis Cass 46-11. Maddy Miller led Manchester with 13 points, while McKelvey Espeset and Molly Schannep each scored 12 points. Warsaw 61,
Manchester 13 The Lady Squires didn’t have an answer for Warsaw in a road loss to the Lady Tigers 61-13, Wednesday, Nov. 10. Aliala Atienza led Manchester with six points, followed by Buzzard with five, and Creager with two. The JV team lost 46-13. Maddy Miller led Manchester with six points, followed by McKelvey Espeset with five, and Molly Schannep with two. Maconaquah 66, Manchester 28 Manchester faced another strong opponent Saturday, Nov. 13, in Three Rivers Conference foe Maconaquah, falling short 66-28. The Lady Braves jumped out to a 19-5 lead after the first quarter and led 40-8 at halftime and cruised to the win. West led Manchester with eight points, eight rebounds, and four steals, while Creager had eight points and two rebounds. Buzzard added eight points, four assists, five steals, and three rebounds.
The JV team defeated Maconaquah 33-23. Maddy Miller led the Lady Squires with 18 points and seven steals, and McKelvey Espeset had five points. Northfield Northfield 51, Oak Hill 39 The Northfield Lady Norse raced out to a 19-4 first quarter lead and cruised to a 61-39 win over Oak Hill Friday, Nov. 12. Hannah Holmes led Northfield with 22 points and eight rebounds, followed by Eden Hoover with 12 points and seven assists, Emily Pennington and Elli Baker with 10 points and five rebounds each, and Addy Rosen with seven points seven rebounds. Ainsley Dale pulled down eight rebounds. Southwood Pioneer 74, Southwood 63 Pioneer outscored Southwood 25-5 in the third quarter of their game Tuesday, Nov. 9, to turn a three-point deficit into a 59-42 lead and held on for a 74-63. Ella Haupert led
Southwood with 21 points, four assists, six rebounds, and two steals, followed by Alaina Winer with 15 points, four assists, three rebounds, and one steal, Bailey Wyatt nine points, two assists, and three rebound, and Meredith Norman with seven points, six assists, and seven rebounds. The junior varsity team also fell to Pioneer, 53-40. Macy Barney led the way with 11 points and five rebounds, Carrie Collins with nine points, and six assists, and Courtney Finney with 9 points. North Miami 66, Southwood 48 Southwood led North Miami 18-16
after the first quarter of their TRC home contest Saturday, Nov. 13. But the Lady Warriors outscored the Lady Knights 19-3 in the second quarter and ran away with a 66-48 win. Haupert once again led Southwood with 21 points, six rebounds, and three assists, while Aleia Sweet added 13 points, seven rebounds, and four steals. Wabash Mississinewa 47, Wabash 46 Mississinewa hit a basket with 10 seconds left in the fourth quarter to pull out a 47-46 win over Wabash on Thursday, Nov. 11. The Lady
Apaches trailed 3631 after three quarters but rallied to take a 46-45 lead until the Lady Indians hit the final winning shot. Wabash was led by Libby Mattern and Rylee Yoakum who had 16 and 11 points, respectively. Kierra Wilson added seven points, and Linda Cordes added six points. Linda Cordes and Jade Stumbo pulled down 11 boards each, while Mattern had five, and Wilson and Brook Westendorf each had four. In junior varsity play, Mississinewa topped the Lady Apaches, 32-19. Janika Stumbo led Wabash with eight points. Wabash 59,
Marion 14 The Lady Apache had no trouble with Marion Saturday night, Nov. 13 with a 59-14 win over the Lady Giants. Wabash allowed just five points over the final three quarter in the win. Cordes led nine players in the scoring column with 16 points and added seven rebounds. Yoakum had 12 points and five assists, while Wilson had seven points, followed by Matter with six, and Ashley Province with five. The JV team came from behind to defeat Marion 2522, thanks to a 14-0 run in the fourth quarter. Sammie Walter led the team with eight points.
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Quilts Clark recalled the first time, Van Meter gave out quilts to veterans who were attending a Women’s Clubhouse event called The Gentlemen’s Lunch. “It was kind of a real surprise to these guys,” said Clark. “Lois was a real go-getter.” At the outset, Clark said she joined Van Meter, Sue Henderson and De De Beher to form the organization. It grew from there. “We talked to some of the other friends that we knew who were quilters and kind of told them that what we wanted to do was make a quilt
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for every veteran in Wabash,” Clark said. “It’s been more or less a group of a dozen to 15 quilters,” she said. The program, which first began honoring World War II veterans and included veterans of subsequent campaigns, has had its share of chal-
lenges. In February of 2020, founder Van Meter succumbed to cancer. The pandemic that took a stronghold around the same time also interrupted last year’s event. To date, the quilters have presented a quilt to more than 200 veterans. At the 2021 event, 18 veterans were
Service main lobby of the courthouse. Wabash Mayor Scott Long, a veteran himself, was introduced by County Veterans Service Officer Jeff Daugherty. The mayor recalled his days in the U.S. Army. “Veterans Day always conjures up memories for me of the names of the soldiers that I served with during my time in the army,” Long said. “The military teaches many things, the most important thing is how to get along with your fellow man. We’re stronger and no one can ever break us up. The United States of America, stronger together
scheduled to receive quilts and the luncheon honored 82 former military in an event that hosted more than 130 attendees. Clark said it takes an average seamstress about a week to make one quilt. Clark said attendance in the past has been as high as 180 people.
“We’ve had considerably more people here, I think. It’s getting so now, we’re not getting the response.” While those hosting event agree that 2021 could be the last year for the decade-old occasion, an infusion of new blood could keep the tradition alive. “There would have to be younger people involved, I think,” she said. “We’re getting down to the point where the ones who were Gulf War, and stuff like that, are working. If we were going to do it again, it’d probably have to be something in the evening.”
...continued from Page 1 as a team, brought to you today and every day since 1775 by the American veteran.” During his address, Zay preceded his tribute to Reagan by recalling how military service benefitted his father. “Today harkens me back to a more simple time,” Zay said, recalling his father’s struggle with what to do with his life. According to Zay, the senior Zay quit college and joined the U.S. Navy. Following his military service, he returned to college, where he met Zay’s mother. “In his service in the Navy I think it taught my father a new sense of duty, discipline
and patriotism. Zay told the audience that the service of all veterans “has allowed me, us, to be here.” The ceremony also included an invocation by American Legion Chaplain Don Cole; the National Anthem, sung by Josie Wade; presentations made by representatives for U.S. Senator Mike Braun and U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski; the laying of wreaths by ladies auxiliaries for the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars; comments by Marty Schaaf from the VFW and Steve Conner from the American Legion; a rifle ceremony from the VFW rifle
team; lowering of the flag by Steve Denney; Taps by Julie Hendry and the benediction by VFW’s Scott Hendry.
“All gave some and some gave all,” said Schaaf. “Their names are in stone, right out front here.”
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Parks to close for hunts Select Indiana State Park properties will close temporarily for controlled deer management hunts in the coming weeks. Each hunt runs two days. The first hunt was on Nov. 15-16. The second is on Monday, Nov. 29, and Tuesday, Nov. 30. The participating state park properties will close to the general public on the evening before each hunt. Participating sites are: Chain O’Lakes, Clifty Falls, Fort Harrison, Indiana Dunes, Lincoln, Ouabache, Pokagon, Potato Creek, Shakamak, Spring Mill, Summit Lake, Tippecanoe River, Turkey Run, Versailles, and Whitewater Memorial state parks.
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Holiday activities planned by Honeywell Honeywell Arts & Entertainment brings a pair of special events to the area to ring in the holiday season. Holiday Open House – Sunday, Nov. 21, 1-3 p.m. Honeywell House Spend an afternoon strolling through the beautiful Honeywell House while it’s decorated for the holidays. Refreshments will be served and entertainment will be by The SymphonAirs of Wabash High School under the direction of Mark Nevil and accompanied by Judy Ward; pianist Minda Lehman; and pianist Carolyn Eppley. The event is presented by Jodie DeSalvo and sponsored by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association, Wabash Unit. The
Wonderful Life Dec. 21 – How the Grinch Stole
Patsy Myers decorates one of the chandeliers at the Honeywell House. Photo provided event is free and open to the public. Holiday Throwback Films at the Eagles Theatre Classic holiday films will be screened on
Tuesdays from Nov. 30-Dec. 21. Tickets are $4 per person. Movies begin at 7:30 p.m., and advance ticket purchases are available at honeywellarts.org/movie
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Honeywell Arts & Entertainment adds to the list of concerts set for 2022. Tickets go on sale Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased by calling 260.563.1102 or online at www.honeywella rts.org. Aaron Lewis: “Frayed at Both Ends, The Acoustic Tour”– Friday,
January 28, 7:30 p.m., Honeywell Center. Hreturn to his origins for the No.1 Billboard Cou ntry Album debut TownLine. Hi s upcoming album “ Frayed At Both Ends” is due out Jan. 28 and presents the workingman’s country star at his most personal and unplugged for an intimate record to
reflect his new acoustic tour show. Most seats $49, $59. Limited premium seating $99. $119, $129, $149. “My Name is NOT Mom” – Friday, February 18, 7:30 p.m., H o n e y w e l l Center. “My Name is NOT Mom” is a hilarious journey Continued on Page 20
s. The series is sponsored by Hometown Hearing & Audiology. Associate sponsors: Cornerstone Veterinary Services and
Wabash Carnegie Public Library. Nov. 30 – White Christmas Dec. 7 – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Dec. 14 – It’s a
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North Manchester DAR counts blessings The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on Tuesday, Nov 9 at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, Wabash. Eight members were present to welcome new member Robin Maria Elaine Stackhouse Daihl. The meeting opened with the DAR ritual, followed with devotions by Tamra Wise. The November President Generals’ message from Denise Doring VanBuren was shared by Joyce Joy-Baker. “We pause in the coming weeks to cele-
brate the holiday season. The many disappointments of 2020-2021 remind us of the importance of appreciating simple pleasures, fulfilling relationships and healthy minds and bodies. Now more than ever, please take time to count your blessings and feel the love this year.” Committee Minutes were on Conservation: Forecasting Folklore, American Flag, American Indian, Constitution, Women’s Issues, and America 250 Minute. The chapter voted to give the three new Indiana DAR history books to the North Manchester Public Library and purchase a free-stand-
ing message board for use in the Blocher Room. Barbara Amiss, Regent, presented the program on the 100th Anniversary of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be Jan. 11, 2022 at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, Wabash. Prospective mem-
bers and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Tamra Wise at 574527-2208 or Barbara Amiss at 260-9824376. CORRECTION: FOC COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE will be on Sunday, Nov 21 at 6 p.m. at the St. Roberts Catholic Church. Father Dennis Di Benedetto will bring the message and area pastors
will offer words of encouragement and prayer. A freewill offering of funds or canned foods will be received for the Food Pantry. CHRISTMAS FOOD BOXES IN 39TH YEAR: Many North Manchester families will have a brighter Christmas this year thanks to the Christmas Food Boxes. Area volunteers will collect, assemble and distribute boxes to families in need in the North Manchester community. The program is sponsored by the Fellowship of Churches. Portions of food is provided through a grant from the Blocher Foundation (administration by the
Community Foundation of Wabash County). Neighborhood Fresh annually donates 2% of sales on selected days (November 26th & 27th this year). The remaining food comes from a community wide food drive. We will accept donations of non-perishable food items through December 11th. We will also accept monetary donations towards the purchase of perishable items. Checks should be made out to Fellowship Food Pantry. Volunteers are needed on Dec 7th thru 10th, 2021 from 9-5 to help sort and pack boxes. Boxes will be ready for pickup or
delivery on Saturday, Dec 11th 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. All churches, school, businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate in this community project. Contact Jodi Barrett (260-3061401) if you have any questions. Families in need may fill out an application at Fellowship Food Pantry on Thursdays from 2-5 p.m. through November 11th. Continued on Page 23
The Urbana Yoke Parish Church along with the Outreach Committee hosted their blood drive on Nov, 10, 2021. It was a great day for donating blood. The weather cooperated nicely with sunshine and a slight breeze. The American Red Cross employees who were sent were very pleasant. They were willing to go beyond what was needed to make this drive a huge success. The drive wanted to attain as many good units as possible. There were 29 blood donors who came in to give blood and the Red Cross received 29 good units. This was the most they have ever done. A big thank you goes out to all the donors. This would not have happened if it was not for them. Thank you goes to the American Red Cross for sending an outstanding
crew and working so diligently in making the drive a success. Thanks goes to all of the other workers that were there to help and thanks to the Urbana Lions Club for letting this activity take place in the community building. There is a very serious shortage of this life saving commodity. The American Red Cross needs blood of all types. If you can give, give often. You can go on line at redcrossblood.org to find the nearest place for donating, make an appointment or call: 1-800-733-2767. Remember the blood you give today, will most likely save a life. The Outreach Committee is in hopes that more people understand the urgency of the shortage and are willing to donate. The next Urbana Blood Drive will be held in February, 2022.
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Keep an eye on my column for updates and thank you for giving. Condolences to Elizabeth Ann Metler’s family and friends and also to Jerry Staten’s family and friends from the Urbana community. Prayer concerns: Julie Miller, Marilyn Karns, Lowell Karns, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox. Our nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline
The Red Cross received 29 good units during the Urbana Yoke Parish Church and Outreach Committee blood drive Nov, 10. Photo provided responders and health providers. I have a special prayer request: I have a friend that I worked with for 30 plus years. We both worked as outside telephone techs for GTE/Verizon out of North Manchester. His name is Jerry Pennington. He lives at Timbercrest in North Manchester and he has stage 4 cancer. If anyone would like to have their name added or removed from prayer concerns, please contact me. Birthday wishes: Nov. 7 Aliya Krom, Nov. 7 Mary Earle, Nov. 10 Kody Stambaugh, Nov. 13
Brodie Stith, Nov. 16 Kim Krom, Nov. 18 Janet Warnock, Nov. 21 Tonya Brunett, Nov. 22 Esther Terrell and Nov. 24 Jolene Baer. Anniversaries: OH MY! Nov. 8 was Bonita and my 51st anniversary. I had forgotten, I was lucky, no harm no foul. Nov. 9 Chris and Pam Hann. Congratulations everyone including myself. Breakfast Bunch: met at the Fried Egg on Nov. 10, 2021. This group tries to meet every Wednesday around 7:30 a.m. Those attending were Pat McNabney, Tom
and Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer and Eileen Weck. If you are interested in seeing what this bunch is all about, come on down some Wednesday morning and have breakfast with them. I’m sure they won’t turn you away. Attention ECHO race fans: This next year, Saturday Jan. 8, 2022 the Urbana Lions are going to hold an adult ECHO racing event. This is an open invitation to all adults who are interested in H-O Slot Car Racing. Come and join in at the Urbana Community
Top winner will receive an award. There will be snacks and refreshments available. There will be a minimal one-time cost per driver for racing. All HO cars will be provided and acclimated to their own lane of six. This activity is to bring interest into the Lions Club and possibly some new membership. This is going to be a fun time. So tell your slot car friends to get ready for some racing competition. This is ECHO, Electric Car H-O scale slot car racing at its best. Keep this date in mind. More information will follow as the date nears. Keep watching this column.
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The Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club met on Thursday, Nov. 4 at the Town Hall. President Rick Morris called the meeting to order. Members recited the pledge to the American flag. The minutes of the October meeting were read by Donna Harman. The treasurer’s report was given by Keith Ford. Both were approved as read. In old business, Morris said Keith Ford and Bill Palmer had checked out repairs needed on the log cabin window. Palmer is working on building a new frame for the window. Additional repairs may be needed to the cabin. Morris also said the restrooms at the pulling track had been winterized. Ford sent a check to 85 Hope of Wabash County to assist in buying a pair of glasses. Several members from the Roann Lions Cub attended the District 25 G meeting in Urbana Oct. 30. Morris and Ford attended and said part of the program was the blind baseball team from Indianapolis. The members had a video of how they were able to play even though they
cannot see. They use beepers on the bases and in the outfield. Also, at the district meeting, it was suggested that each club have a container to collect coins until the end of the calendar year. This is in memory of a former district officer Jim Reeves, who passed away this year. The money collected will be donated to the NCIF campaign of the Lions Club. In new business, Morris introduced John and Madison Wogoman who have become new members into the Lions Club. Mike and Sherri Elward have also joined the club but were unable to attend the meeting. Morris presented the schedule for the RC Races (Remote control cars) at the Brickhouse Raceway this season in Roann. This brings many people into our town from all over. The Lions Club will be selling concessions at some of their races. The first race for concessions is Nov. 27. We need about four members per race to help, please. We will also be doing the race on Dec. 18. Contact Rick for the sign-up schedule. The club recently bought more Lions
Club T-shirts and it was agreed to give new members a tshirt. Other Roann events include: A Christmas Bazaar Dec. 4 of craft items to be set up in the Community Building and the Town Hall. This will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Roann Library will have its open house that day featuring the decorating skills of Joy Harber. That evening, Dec. 4, we will have the lighting of the big Christmas tree. The town will be decorated for the season to make your spirits bright! The next Lions Club meeting will be on Dec. 2, 2021 at 7pm at the Town Hall. RCH ANNUAL Winter Market will be Dec. 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Roann Community Building and the Town Hall. That same morning, the Roann Library will host a book sale from 9 a.m.-noon. They will have a reading hour at 11 a.m. at The Paw Paw Township Public Library. A live nativity scene is also schedules, with the time and place to be announced later. They will have a kids “make and
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take” at 4 p.m. in the Community Building. The Christmas tree lighting will be at 6 p.m. at the corner of Chippewa and Allen. The Roann Fire Department will bring Santa to town for a personal appearance around 6 p.m. Also, you will be able to get your picture taken with Santa. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available. If you have any questions, please call Jerry Nelson at 765348-6557. PASTOR BALMER of The Roann United Methodist Church sermon for Nov. 21st will be from Mark 10:17-31 titled “One
More Thing”. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9am. UPCOMING DATES: Dec. 2 – Roann Lions Club, Town Hall, 7pm; Dec. 4 – RCH Winter Market, 9am-3pm; Dec. 9 – Roann Heritage Group, 6:30pm; Dec. 14 – Roann Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 7pm. OUR PRAYERS go out to Don Stevens, Rob Mace, Jo Ellen Nelson, Lowell Burrus, Betty Boyer, Coy Eads, Rhonda Van Buskirk, Dan Hunter, Cheryol Crull, Ken Musselman and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all! Hope each of you have a great Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for this season? Me: for my family, friends and all the blessings God has given me. Again, God bless you all! CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Nov. 18 – Mr. & Mrs.
Ron McColley; Nov. 20 – Mr. & Mrs. Don Everest. CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Nov. 17 – Aylssa McKillip; Nov. 18 – Harlow Stephenson; Nov. 19 – Phill Swihart; Nov. 20 – Kimberly Palmer, Wayne Nordman, and Terry Vigar; Nov. 21 – Jim Olinger and Tim Shafer; Nov. 23 – Bob Fairchild and Frances Stouffer. PASTOR ROB’S Thoughts for the Week: Life is filled with uncertainties. We do not know what holds the next second, minute, hour, or day. One second can change life forever and there is no turning back. One minute we are amazed as the space shuttle is lifting off and the next minute we are horrified by a great explosion. One minute we are going about our way and the very next minute a car crash instantly takes a life. The issue that King
Solomon raises is wisdom in the face of uncertainties. He gives us three responses to uncertainties that will help us keep our way. Chapter 11 of Ecclesiastes tells us that we need to reap in this life because we never know what disasters can take place. We need to be diverse in our storage of goods and even sell to other places that have need so that profit can be made and develop business with others in case there is a need to purchase for ourselves. We need to be diverse in our investments because we don’t always know the risks ahead. Nature teaches us that clouds will bring weather change and how life itself will teach us the realities of our actions. If a farmer uses excuses to not plant or get into the fields, he will never Continued on Page 25
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EACH AND EVERYONE! SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY ROBOTICS is at Southwood Elementary School We owe a HUGE thank you to our amazing schoolstaff, students, and families! They donated 1,588 items towards Blessing In A Backpack! Thank you to our fantastic group of 6th grade builders! They created a HUGE robot to display with the donations! They worked from 3-7 p.m.! Wow! Thank you to The Wabash Historical Museum for hosting this great event! #sesrobotics#jackspack THE WOMEN OF SOMERSET have always been joiners of organizations. As early as 1862 Somerset women gathered together and presented a remonstrance to the County Commissioners against the selling of liquor in their community. In 1866, 35 women belonged to the Union Temperance league continued the fight against liquor. In 1886, as the Whiteneck Saloon burned the ladies stood by and cheered. During World War One they joined the Red Cross and made hospital supplies for the soldiers. In the 1920s, they formed a township Republican Women’s organization to learn more about candidates and voting. Home Economics Club and church affiliated clubs drew women out of the home and into a social life. A group of ladies known as the “LADIES OF HENPECK.” Henpeck?? Where you many ask was henpeck. It was the east end of old Somerset. Thanks, Judy, for sharing this interesting look at Somerset life from around the 1930. LADIES,
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A POTLUCK FEAST on Tuesday, Nov. 23 from 6-7:30 p.m. Main Dish: Variety of soups (provided) or chicken noodle, chile, potato and vegetable. More information please contact Stephanie Rigney Women Ministry at LaFontaine Christian Church Phone 981-2101 JOSIAH WHITE’S would like to thank Jeremy Greenlee of Indiana Youth Services Association for leading the staff in a training on human trafficking this week. Jeremy is the Regional Coalition Coordinator for the Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program and spoke on Human Trafficking in Indiana and the Identification and collaborative Support of Victims and Survivors. To continually provide extraordinary care to clients, the team a Josiah White’s recognizes the imposrtance of becoming better educated on this topic. SOUTHWOOD JR.-SR. HIGH SCHOOL So proud of Liz. Grade Level Holiday Banner Winner. SOUTHWOOD JR.-SR. HIGH SCHOOL There will be a matinee performance of Christmas Carol for 7th and 8th grade students at Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School on Dec. 9. Tickets cost for students will be $10. Cash preferred; payable to their English teacher by Dec. 1. If a parent has any questions, please contact your student’s English teacher or Mrs. Gohmann. SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Congratulations to our school-based winners of the Elks Hoop Shoot competition: 8-9 year age: Emma C. and Zayne H. 10-11 age:
Sophia C. and Baylon B. 12-13 age: Hannah S. and Dave B. These six free throw shooters will represent Southwood Elementary at the area competion at Sharp Creek Elementary on Dec. 4. Good luck at the next leve! #KnightPride #DreamBig Work Hard THE SMALLTOWN EXPO A huge thanks to everyone that participated in and supported The Small Town Expo. It took many volunteers to pull it off this year. Thanks to all of you. A special thanks to our vendors who have earned us a great reputation. Thanks, Sonshine Girls for the food. Susie, the Bed Turning was fantastic. Windsong Ensemble, Nativity Pilgrimage, and nativities at the Parker Building were awesome. The crew at the library were fantastic. Thanks for sharing The Learning Center. Thanks to Alora who kept us updated via Facebook. Everyone that claimed a souvenir loved it. Thanks Susan and Brent. The tree auction made it possible to give Blessings in a Backpack and our local food bank at LUMC a generous gift. This community is so hospitable and welcoming it has earned us a fine reputation. People are already asking about next year. Mark your calendars for the first Saturday in November 2022. LAFONTAINE/ LIBERTY TWP
HISTORY CLUB met Thursday, Oct 28, 2021 at the Troyer Library in LaFontaine. President Alec Guenin called the meeting to order. Seventeen members enjoyed the History Lesson given by Sharon Pattee. Being October; she thought it fitting to give a lesson on “Murder, Madness, and More.” She shared articles of local murders and urban legend; opening with a poem written by Richard Lou Dawson of Converse entitled “Hobbit Land.” She then told of history of Hogsback and how it was clefted by 70 feet on one side and 30 feet on the other. Her thoughts: white man took the land from the native Miami Indians’ then the government took the land from us. Yet it wasn’t really anyone’s as it belongs to God. Sharon shared the stories of the 1813 murder of Hannah Thorpe, the murder of Mary Finley in 1873. The Alexander family murder of 1877. The urban legend of a ghost seen on Captain Waite’s farm on the Tobe Miller Road in 1898. She told of the history of Hobbit Land at the Mississinewa, then closing with the desecration of headstones in the Gardner Cemetery in 2020. Regina Hiple reminded us that our History Club Tour of Liberty Township is Saturday Oct 30th. Stories of the Indian Mound near Troyer Bridge was discussed. John Petro shared some of his artifacts found in Liberty Township, one dating back to 1793. Also, there was interesting history discussed of the Miami Indian’s. Regina Hiple has been working on our display inside the Town Hall. She is enlarging some
old pictures of LaFontaine and attaching some history to them. Please take a little time to visit our display in the Town Hall. You will enjoy it. Janet Pattee will have the history lesson for Nov, entitled: “Tidd bits of Newspapers from 100 Years Ago.” Everyone is welcome to come to our next meeting Nov. 18, 2021 at 6 p.m. at the Troyer Library in LaFontaine. SOMERSET Thanks to Ben Ward and Charles Hunt, who put the sign up, we are honoring Maj. Gen. David Harris of the Indiana National Guard. David, who passed away recently, lived with his wife Vicky in the Francis Slocum Estates. He was a graduate of Southwood High School. Wanted you to know that we are over 50 percent of our goal and there are still some checks in the mail. At the last Town Board Meeting we ordered the HVAC equipment, to lock in the price, and will pay for it this month. Then the balance ($7,000) will be paid after the installation. There have been 19 donations received from Aug. 15 to Nov. 10.) Officials thank all of those people, three of whom are from out of state, for their help. If you value having a volunteer fire station which is first on the scene of a medical emergency or a fire. We also provide two parks, playgrounds and the shelter house at the Community Building. We pay four electric bills, two water and sewage bills and the propane to heat two buildings. The insurance for the fire station and community building is our responsibility as well. We receive $2,000 in county tax and all other expenses
come from donations and Community Building rentals. This year with COVID our rentals have been greatly reduced. We will have a financial report later in the year as we have not received statements for the last 3 months of the year from Morgan Stanley, who oversees our stock market portfolio. Please visit our web site at (somersetindiana.c om) and in the upper right you can click on donate and you can choose either a taxdeductible donation, which will only work if you file the IRS long form. You can also write a check to S.R.D.C. with HVAC in the memo line. You can give the check to any Town Board Member and they will see that it is deposited in our Beacon Credit Union account. Board members are Jay Driskill, Von Moore, Olivia Moreno, Gary DeGrandchamp, Patrick Kelly, Ben Ward and Larry Wente. Thank you for your consideration. TOWN OF LAFONTAINE BOARD met Monday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. with board members, Lora Brane, John Krhin, President Jay Gillespie, and attorney Jordon Tandy. Absent Town Clerk Diana Heath Call to order by Gillespie, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of previous month minutes. Krhin read reports of Town Marshal and other items. Part-time clerk Pam Whitener has resigned. Utility Report was given by Lance Gray. A representative from the engineering company hard explain why the grant has not gone thru, do to his fault. But was working hard on
getting it done before Dec. 8. Desiree Gamble has resigned but will stay on parttime to get her replacement trained. This was approved. Much discussion about the bill from Gaunt and Son, because they have charged more and what they bid. Town has paid all, but the extra they charged. Working toward a solution. Discussion was had about the street signs facing towards the street. Will check on ways of changing them. They will meet 10 minutes on December13 to review the budget for the coming year. No further business meeting adjoins. SENIOR CENTER in LaFontaine, which is located on Branson Street across from McDonald Funeral Home Parking Lot. It is open for games on Thursday and Friday at 1:30 p.m. for bridge playing. So be sure and come and enjoy your fellow seniors in a game. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ted Baston, Ashlyn Rody, Joey Moore Nov. 18, David Heath, Darcy Manning Anita Ketchem Nov. 19 Hannah Garrison, Tony Long, Dave Heath, Amanda Coffelt, Dennis Cochran Nov. 20 Susie Resler, Nov. 21, Karen Stoldt Nov. 22, Julia Fager Nov. 23, Dick Banker, Mike Vandermark, Dave Richards Nov. 24, Brad Wright, Barbara Ellis Nov. 25 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mike and Tiffany Snyder Nov. 19, Stephan and Kyra Polk, Tim and Angie Guisewhite Nov. 22 Gary and Pam Wright Nov. 24 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.co m or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN
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LAKETON LIONS CLUB RAFFLE: Laketon Lions Club is holding a raffle for a Smoker/Grill along with a $50.00 gift card for a package value of $550. Tickets are available from any Laketon Lions member. We will sell tickets periodically at
Neighborhood Fresh Market. The drawing will be held at our club Christmas Party on December 9th. MANCHESTER MEALS-ONWHEELS provides meals prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician. Each weekday
between 11 a.m. and 12 noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s homes. Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message.
NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail .com or you may call me at 260-9828800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of the paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.
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NHS artists shine in banner competition The Lagro American Legion Post 248, 800 Washington St., is hosting a Fish Fry on Friday, Nov. 29, 5 p.m. until gone. The meal for $10 includes all you can eat fish, coleslaw, baked beans, bread, and butter. You are welcome to eat at the Legion, or purchase carry-out. The “thanksgiving” verse chosen for the third week of this month is 2 Corinthians 2:11 (NIV), You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. This is a reminder to us that, just as God was so generous to give us the sacrificial gift of His Son, we need to give of our time and talents to help others. The Annual Winter Banner Competition was Nov. 10 at the Honeywell Center. Congratulations to all the NHS artists who
participated and a special thanks to Art Teacher Adam Zwiebel for his help and work with students on these projects. Thank you Honeywell Center for providing this opportunity for students. Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church is a group for Kindergarten through 6th grade. It meets every Wednesday that Metro Schools is in session, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bible stories, games, praise and worship songs, and supper are included. Parents who have questions can contact the church at lagroumchurch@gmail. com. Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending
Roann news get the harvest desired. For mankind does not understand the ways of God. So, stay busy in the morning and continue in the afternoon because you never know what will bring increase in this life. Wisdom also teaches mankind to rejoice in a new day dawning. Each morning is a STATE OF INDIANA
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reminder of God’s grace and goodness upon this earth. Those growing old should rejoice in every day given to them. But wisdom warns us life will hand us hard times, so everything to come is meaningless. For the young people, it’s great to be young and enjoy every minute of it.
on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail.co m. Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The sermon for Nov. 21 is “A Psalm of Thanksgiving” based on Psalm 100. Nov. 17 is the last night for the Wednesday Prayer and Bible study at 6:30 p.m., titled “The
Person, the Promise, the Purpose, The Holy Spirit.” Dora Christian Church is filling its “Love Box” of food for a local family who lost everything in a house fire. Help them supply this family with much needed items to be delivered by Nov. 14. The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9 to 10 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. The speaker for Nov. 21 will be Tim Brown. The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church is open the third Saturday of every month from 9 to 10 a.m. in the basement. Enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For more information call 260-5714639. The Lagro Century Club will meet Thursday, Nov. 18, at the home of Arlene
..continued from Page 21 But, everyone must realize we will give an account to God for how we used what is given to us. So don’t worry but keep your body healthy. Life is meaningless to the old and young.
In uncertainties we should also remember our creator. The things of this earth can distract us from seeing God. In our remembrance of God, we are to honor him and allow his
training beyond high school, and earn a $20 scholarship for your 8th grader’s Early Award Scholarship Fund at https://youtu.be/g542O R2QKZg. Upcoming events for Northfield High School: Nov. 17 – Boys Basketball Practice; Basketball JV and V Girls) @ Eastbrook Nov. 18 – Band Concert in the auditorium; Girls Basketball Practice; Winter Sports Pictures/Media Day; Basketball (V Boys) @ Alexandria (scrimmage); Wrestling (V/JV) – Caston Nov. 19 – Boys and Girls Basketball Practice Nov. 20 – Wrestling (V/JV) @ Horrnet Wrestling Invite; Basketball (V and JV Girls) @ Huntington North Nov. 22 – Boys Basketball Practice; Basketball (7/8 Boys) – Wabash; Basketball (JV Girls) – Peru; Baskeball
(V Girls) – Peru High School Nov. 23 – Girls Basketball Practice; Basketball (V and VJ Boys) – Eastern – Greentown Nov. 24 -26– Thanksgiving Break Nov. 24 – Boys and Girls Basketball Practice Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Todd Larrowe and Ron Schaaf. Lagro Happy Birthday: Nov. 23 – Mike Urschel. Happy Anniversary: Nov. 18 – Alan and Sheila Wojtkowiak; Nov. 21 – Olman and Thelma Sanchez Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? Do you have a special event to share? If so, send me an email at the address listed above, or text me at 260-571-2577. I’d love to share your special day or your community event. Let’s share the news!
plan and purpose to be lived out. We are to remember our creator in the good and bad weather. Remember God in your health and sickness. Mankind is to remember God before life is taken from him.
Don’t worry or fret because God is with us. Everything is meaningless in this life. So, fear God and walk with him. Life is uncertain but God is real: reap, rejoice, and remember! I CAN BE reached by email at meyer-
ann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10am1pm. Also, I am reachable by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.
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)SS: ) CASE NO: 85C01-2012-DN000821 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ANGELICA BAUCCO Petitioner, and JERAMEY WATKINS Respondent, SUMMONS This summons is to the respondent above named, and to any other person who may be concerned. You are notified that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you in the Superior/Circuit Court of Wabash County, 69 West Hill St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992, in the action entitled Angelica Baucco vs. Jeramey Watkins Case No. 85C012012-DN-000821, by the person named above as Petitioner. This summons by publication is specifically directed to Respondent, whose whereabouts are unknown. The nature of this suit against you is a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. An answer or other response in writing to the Petitioner must be filed either by you or your attorney within 30 days after the third publication of this summons, and if you take no action in this case prior to said deadline, the Court can grant a Dissolution of Marriage and make a determination regarding paternity, child custody, child support, maintenance, parenting time, property division (real or personal) and any other distribution of assets and debts. Dated this 26th day of May, 2021. Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Superior/Circuit Court 11/3/21
Wolfgang. Roll call will be answered to “Name something to be thankful for.” The Norse Honor students for last week are Anna Parker for being honest and Gabe for helping unload plants for a staff member. Congrats Anna and Gabe! Northfield has a few extra copies of the 2021 Northfield yearbook available for sale. The cost is $60. It can be purchased with cash or check at the Northfield front office. The main entrance of Northfield High School has a Toys for Tots Donation Box sponsored by the Marine Corps Reserve. Students and staff are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys through December. Parents of 8th Graders: You are invited to watch the Community Foundation’s 18-minute video about how to pay for college or career
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MISSING: LARGE male cat, tan/yellow tabby from Shady Lane area on November 5. Originally from Elm/Maple Street. Small reward. 260-5713616.
WE HAVE two horses we would like to find a home for. Been together for 20 years! We would like to keep them together if possible. 1-miniature Pinto horse (has papers) and 1middle sized horse. 260982-4044.
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APPLES (LOCALLY GROWN) and Cider! Open Friday & Saturday, 1pm5pm through November 20th. David & Valerie Doud’s Countyline Orchard, 7877 W. 400 N., Wabash, IN 46992. 765833-6122. Cash or check only. FOR SALE: Hollywood 2bike platform hitch rack (1 1/4” trailer hitch). American Stainless USA “Flair” pattern silverware flatware (102 pieces with wooden case included). Portable freestanding ballet barres. Phone 260-563-6815.
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Mobile Homes WANTED: DO you have a MOBILE HOME you want to sell? Call or text 574218-3300. We need single wides, double wides & modulars. Look forward to hearing from you!
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