The Paper of Wabash County -- Nov. 23, 2022

Just how long does it take to cook a Thanksgiving turkey?

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

How do you cook a turkey?

Ideally, after cleaning and preparing the bird with your favorite spices, you put it in the oven at 325 degrees. The length of time it takes to cook the turkey depends on its size.

That is how it’s done … ideally.

However, if you’re a preschool student, that recipe gets thrown out the window, and you devel op your own way to cook the bird.

As is a Thanksgiving tradition at The Paper, we reached out to Stacey Meredith’s preschool class at Metro North Elementary School for their tips on how to prepare the holiday meal.

Sit back, relax and enjoy.

“Get a turkey from Walmart,” said Tinleigh Arrendale. “Put it in a pan and put it in the oven at 5 degrees for 1 minute. Then we would have salad and grapes with our Turkey.”

Josiah Brown and Raeleigh Carter also suggest getting your turkey at Walmart.

“Put red spices on it,” Josiah recommends. “Then put it in the oven until it gets nice and warm. We can have apples with the turkey.”

Raeleigh says to “put chicken with it and spices. Put it in a pan at 45 degrees for 11 minutes. We could add tomatoes. I love tomatoes.”

“I would look for the turkey in the corners Cont. on Pg. 5

Members of Stacey Meredith’s preschool class at Metro North Elementary School are (front, from left) Jaidyn Merrell, Raeleigh Carter, Silas Newsome, Arya Sisco, Bryce Holley, Karleigh Thornton, Josiah Brown; Logan Rosas (second row, from left), Zoe Couch, Tinleigh Arrendale, Talon Goodpaster, Ella Fishback, Savannah Galley, and Mrs. Meredith. Photo provided

Honeywell receives Legacy Award

Downtown Wabash, Inc and its board of directors awarded the Stephen H. Downs Downtown Legacy Award to Honeywell Arts & Entertainment

The Downtown Legacy Award was presented to Honeywell Arts & Entertainment at the Downtown Wabash, Inc.

Annual Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10.

The Stephen H. Downs Downtown Legacy Award was created in 2019 to honor Downs for his years of service to Downtown Wabash, Inc. The

award is given to individuals or entities that have shaped the trajectory of Downtown Wabash. Downtown Wabash, Inc. recognizes Honeywell Arts & Entertainment as an anchor in the Downtown Wabash district for its array of programming and community outreach.

“It’s an honor to receive this award,” President & CEO of Honeywell Arts & Entertainment Tod Minnich said. “With the support of the community and through many

partnerships, Honeywell is fortunate to play a role in Wabash becoming an arts and culture destination.

On behalf of the Honeywell board and team, we thank Downtown Wabash for honoring us.”

Downs served on the Honeywell Board of Directors for 15 years, with five of those years as Board President.

“Steve’s leadership while on the

Honeywell board was integral to our success. To be recognized with an award named for his legacy is truly humbling and immensely appreciated,” Minnich said.

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment provides more than live entertainment and programming in Downtown Wabash with venues throughout Wabash County Cont. on Pg. 3.

Voted “Best Garage Door Company in Wabash County” in The Paper of Wabash County 2020 Readers Choice

Downtown Wabash, Inc. awarded the 2022 Stephen H. Downs Downtown Legacy Award to Honeywell Arts & Entertainment at the Downtown Wabash, Inc. Annual Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10. Pictured Left to Right: Emily Shannon, Cathy Gatchel, Phyllis Downey, Tod Minnich, Sally Krouse, Kara Fulmer, Beth Squires. Photo provided

Legacy Award ...cont.

including the Honeywell Center, Honeywell House, Eagles Theatre, Charley Creek Gardens, Dr. James Ford Historic Home, Clarkson House, and 13-24 Drive In. Downtown Wabash, Inc.’s board of directors chose to award Honeywell with the Downs Legacy Award for its many accomplishments including the 2020 Eagles Renovation Project, which also received the Indiana Landmarks’ 2022 Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration, its aid in facilitating the application for becoming the Wabash Cultural District, its array of programming for all including live entertainment, movies, arts education, cultural events, culinary

experiences, Honeywell Arts Academy and more. Notable attributes include the Honeywell Arts & Entertainment partnership with Heartland Career Center for Media Arts Education, music lessons in the GenitaSpeicher Practice Rooms, partnership with the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market and regional entertainment offerings at several other live performance venues.

“It is clear that Honeywell has laid a strong foundation for the arts and cultural offerings in the Downtown Wabash district which helps us cast our vision for a vibrant downtown every day and night,” Downtown Wabash, Inc. Executive Director Andrea Zwiebel

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said. “Honeywell’s leadership continues to move the needle on arts and cultural experiences for all in this community and we’re very lucky to have three of its venues in the 2.5 mile footprint of Downtown Wabash.”

Tri Kappa helps Blessings: The Wabash chapter of Tri Kappa hosted a Nelson’s Port-a-Pit Chicken fundraiser recently where half the profits were donated to Blessings in a Backpack. The members of Tri Kappa help the nearly 400 students from Southwood Elementary, LH Carpenter, OJ Neighbours, Sharp Creek, and Metro North who are served by Blessings in a Backpack. The remainder of the profits will be used for local high school scholarships and community needs. Megan Henderson (right), of Blessings in a Backpack, receives the donation from Patty Meagher, Tri Kappa Fun Lunch Event Chair. Photo provided

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Restoring homes; restoring lives

Waypoint Wabash has ribbon cutting, blessing ceremony

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Waypoint Wabash, a transitional home for women, officially opened on Monday afternoon, Nov. 14.

The home, located at 189 N. Wabash St., had a ribbon cutting and blessing during a brief ceremony at the site.

Jay Driskill, Waypoint Wabash board president, noted that the facility wouldn’t have become a reality without the help of many people on the local and state levels.

“There were some folks in town that had a dream for a ladies’ transition home, helping ladies in recovery,” he said. “That germ of an idea began to grow and develop and, if you look to where we are today from where we were, that is an amazing progress.

“We are thankful for everyone and everyone’s contribution.”

The project

wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Indiana Landmarks, which donated the house and started renovations at the site. In addition, the Community Foundation of Wabash County served as the fiscal sponsor prior to

Waypoint Wabash establishing its non-profit status.

Marsh Davis, Indiana Landmarks president, noted that in the summer of 2020 his organization took on responsibility for six blighted homes in the Wabash area.

“It wasn’t shortly after that that the

idea was floated, what if Indiana Landmarks donat-

ed this property to what is now Waypoint,” he said.

“We didn’t hesitate a moment. It was a no-brainer for us

and we are grateful to be a part of it. I couldn’t think of a better use for a property like this.”

Davis reminded that someone in Wabash came up with a saying that is ideal for the home.

“People think that all we do is save old buildings,” he said of Indiana Landmarks.

“Someone said you should call this ‘Restoring homes and restoring lives.’”

Mayor Scott Long said he was appreciative of all those gathered for the event.

“When I took office in 2016, I knew we desperately needed a home for women in this community,” he said. “Through my own, personal dealings with my own Cont. on Pg. 5.

Marilyn Custer-Mitchell and Jay Driskill, Waypoint Wabash executive director and president, respectively, cut the ribbon at the Wabash Street site. Photo by Joseph Slacian

How to cook a turkey

where they hide,” Zoe Couch said.

“Then my mom and dad can hunt it for you. Cook it with baked beans and add pepper. Cook it at five degrees for five minutes. Make a salad to go with it.”

Like some of her other classmates, Ella Fishback suggests getting a big turkey at Walmart.

“Put cinnamon and ranch on it,” she continued. “Then put it on a plate in the oven. Cook it at 100 degrees for four hours. You can eat carrots with your turkey.”

Savannah Galley recommends,

“Hunt down your turkey and kill it with a hammer. When it’s dead, add cheese, ham, butter, and a little bit of honey. Put it in a pan in the oven and cook it at 16 degrees for 13 minutes. Have salad and baked eggs with your turkey.”

Rather than using a hammer, Talon Goodpaster suggests using a gun to hunt your turkey.

“Put ketchup and mustard on it and cook it in the oven at 16 degrees for two hours,” Talon continued. “You can have strawberries with it if you want.”

“Get a turkey from the zoo,” Bryce Holley suggests. “Put it in a pan with salt and pepper. Cook it at 10 9 8 degrees for seven hours. You don’t need nothing else for the turkey. It will be good.”

Jaidyn Merrell suggests finding a turkey on the farm.

“Cook it in the microwave in a pan for 10 minutes,” Jaidyn continued. “You can have cookies for dessert.”

Silas Newsome said to “catch your turkey with a bucket (oh, and don’t kill it). Put some mustard on it like a sandwich and then

put it in the oven at 10 degrees for two hours. When it is done you can have some ketchup with it.”

Logan Rosas suggests getting a big turkey at Walmart. “Put some red seasonings on it and put it in the oven at four degrees for two hours,” Logan continued. “You should have a pumpkin pie with the turkey.”

“Find your turkey outside and kill it with a sharp knife (but your mom and dad need to do it because you can’t have a knife when you are 4 years old),” Arva Sisco said. “Put some salt on it and put it in the oven at four degrees for five hours. You can eat apples, pineapples (because I love pineapples), cheese and gravy with

your turkey.”

Karleigh Thornton suggests getting “a plain turkey at Walmart and add chocolate to it. Cook it in a pan on top of the stove for two minutes. Put some ranch and ketchup on it. You can also have ice cream with it.”

The youngsters’ classmate, Cole Vigar, was absent all week and was

unable to participate in the project. No matter who you cook your turkey – whether you have a family recipe handed down from generation to generation, or even if you use one of the youngsters’ suggestions –there is one thing for sure: We at The Paper of Wabash County are wishing you a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

Long said when Landmarks bought the Wabash Street site, he contacted then-board member Parker Beauchamp about using the home for Waypoint, and Beauchamp signed on to the project immediately.

“Through networking, and timing, and preparation, this dream has come to fruition through the efforts of everyone in the room and many outside this room,” Long said. “I’m very happy to see it come to fruition.”

Patty Grant, Community Foundation executive director, thanked Waypoint officials for allowing the foundation to be a part of the effort.

“It was a pleasure and a privilege to serve for the recovery of a home and the recovery of lives,” she said.

Nathan Whybrew, pastor of the Wabash First United Methodist Church and a Waypoint board member, blessed the facility.

Driskill and

Marilyn CusterMitchell, Waypoint Wabash executive director, cut the ribbon during a ceremony on the front porch, after which tours of the site were given.

“I’m thrilled about today,” Custer-Mitchell told The Paper of Wabash County following the ceremony. “It was a long time coming. We just wanted to take a minute to bless the house and have a ribbon cutting to let the people know that we are open and we are operating.

“We’ve had a few women stay here, so we’re thrilled to have been able to start helping people.”

There are program guidelines and expectations those staying at the facility must meet, she said.

“Things like within a month they have to get a job,” CusterMitchell explained. “If they have to attend therapy and court appointments, they pay program fees, there are a variety of things they have to do. They have to go to house meetings. They have to do community service. The point is to get them back oriented and into the community, back active in the community.

“Recovery isn’t just about being sober. It’s about being active in the community.”

The length of time a person stays at the facility varies by case.

“It’s voluntary,” Custer-Mitchell said. “Even if it’s court ordered, it’s voluntary. They can leave whenever they want. We ask them to commit to six months. If they want to leave after a month, they can. If they want to stay 18 months, they can.

“It’s based on their needs and how they’re doing.”

daughters and their issues, they need someplace like this.”

MARSH DAVIS

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Sweetwater Assembly of God 2551 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, IN; phone 260-982-6179. Prayer Service at 9a.m.; Worship Service at 10a.m..; Wednesday Evening Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study/Elevate Youth Discipleship/KidzZone “LIVE”.

BAPTIST

Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash, Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, Pastor, Dylan Persinger, Youth Pastor. Sunday School 9:30am. Sunday Worship 10:30am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6pm. Bus transportation is available, call 563-3009. Online at emmanuelchurchwabash.com. Find us on facebook.

Wabash Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie Street, Wabash. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Bill Crank.

Southside Freewilll Baptist 360 Columbus St., Wabash; Church Phone 260-563-4917; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Pastor Tim Webb

Faith Baptist Church 200 Linwood Lane, Wabash; Phone 765-4702154. Old school King James Bible preaching at 10:30a.m.; Independant Pre-Millennial Dispensational; Pastor Dr. Ben Church

CATHOLIC

St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Jay Horning, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 5634750. Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday at 8:15 a.m.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church Main Street in Lagro. Holy Mass 11 a.m. the 1st Sunday of the month except January and February.

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church - We humbly invite you to experience ancient Christianity in the Church Jesus established. “You are Peter [rock], and on this rock I will build My Church” (Mathew 16:18). 1203 State Road 114 E, North Manchester, IN 260-982-4404 www.strobertsnmanchester.org. Like us on Facebook. Sacrament of Confession: Tues. 5-6PM, Wed. 5:15-6 PM, and Sat. 8-9 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM or anytime by appointment. “Therefore, confess your sins to one another”(James 5:16). Holy sacrifice of the Mass: Sat. 5PM., Sun. 9AM., and 11:30(en espanol). “for My flesh is real food and My blood is real drink” (John 6:55). For more information on Catholicism visit www.catholic.com

CHRISTIAN

Dora Christian Church located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260-782-2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m. Minister: Mark Wisniewski.

LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765-981-2101; Pastor Brad Wright; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 am. Nursery Available.

Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; phone: 260-563-4179; website: www.wabashchristian.org. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Find us on YouTube and Facebook.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH

Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM.

FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH

North Manchester First Brethren Church: 407 N. Sycamore St.; Sunday Morning Schedule – Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 am, Adult Classes: 8:00, 9:00, & 10:30 am, Youth Connect (Grades 7-12): 9:00 am, “LOFT” Children’s Church (Grades 1-6): 9:00 am, Elementary Classes: 10:30 am, “The Garden” Nursery & Preschool Classes: 9:00 & 10:30 am. Find us online: www.nmfbc.org

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Wabash Church of the Brethren 645 Bond Street (off Falls Avenue) 260-563-5291. Doug Veal, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, come join us as we continue the work of Jesus -

Peacefully, Simply, Together. HOURS: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. Handicap accessible.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Josh Fennell; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages.

COMMUNITY CHURCH

Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260563-8263; Pastor Shawn Light. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Lead Minister, Joel Cogdell; Worship Minister, Michael Eaton; Middle School/Groups Minister, Nate Plyler; Next Steps/Outreach Minister, Ryan Keim; Women’s Director, Taylor McFarland; Student Minister, David Diener; Children’s Minister, Tyler Leland; Early Childhoood Director, Janet Legesse. NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am.

Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School - 9:00 am, Worship Service - 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 856-405-5267.

LUTHERAN

Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Office phone 260.563.4051. Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Find us on Facebook and YouTube. Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you!

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Gospel-based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service. We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity!

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church ServicesSunday Worship: 10 AM. Celebrate Recovery Tuesday at 6 PM and WOW Wednesday 6:30 PM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260-9828558. www.cfcpeople.org

Freedom Life Church (Non-Denominational Full Gospel Church) 480 Washington St., Wabash, IN 46992. Pastor Tim Morrisett, 317385-4400. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Teens Jesus and Java Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's Church Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m. Nursery is provided. Sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night: Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m., Teen Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Wabash Friends Church 3563 S State Rd 13, Wabash, (260) 5638452. Lead Pastor, Brandon Eaton. Join us for in-person worship at 8:30AM or 10:45AM, or via live-stream on Facebook at 10:45AM. Children's programming available infants - 6th grade. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45AM. Youth (7th-12th) Sunday evenings at 6:30PM.

The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 4890 W. Millcreek Pike St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260-571-7686. Wherever your Spiritual walk is, join us as we continue on. Verse by Verse - Book by Book - Chapter by Chapter - Through

the Bible. Full Gospel. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s County Line Church 3995N 1000W, Andrews, IN; Phone 786-3365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Urbana Yoke Parish 75 Half Street in Urbana, phone 260-774-3516, email: urbanaparish@gmail.com. Pastor Larry Wade. Sunday School 9:00 AM, Worship 10:00 AM, Bible Study Thursday morning at 10:00 AM.

Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931 or (765) 833-6561. Join us for services and children’s worship at 10:00 am, Sunday School at 9 am. Pastor - Jody Tyner. All are welcome and we would love for you to join us! www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 pm.

PRESBYTERIAN

Wabash Presbyterian Church Loving people with the heart of Christ in the heart of Wabash. Located at 123 W Hill St; phone: (260) 563-8881; on the web at www.wabashpresbyterian.com. Pastor Laura Helm. Sunday Worship Service: 10 AM. Children’s Sunday School during worship. Handicap accessible. Bible Study every Monday at 1pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/wabashpresbyterian

UNITED METHODIST

Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Sunday multi-media worship service at 10 a.m. with Choir. Email: wabashchristumc@hotmail.com

LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765- 981-4021; email: lafontaineumc@gmail.com ; website: www.lafontaineumc.org ; Susan Shambaugh, Pastor; Worship: 9:30AM, Sunday School: 10:45AM, nursery provided for both.

Lincolnville United Methodist Church 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765981-2648. Pastor: John Cook, 260-563-1406, pastorjohn1954@gmail.com. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. lincolnvilleumc.org

North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Live Streamed on Sundays @ 10:30 a.m. on Facebook at INManchesterUMC. Website: www.northmanchesterumc.com

Richvalley United Methodist Church 290 N. Jefferson Street, Wabash, IN 46992; Phone: 260-563-1033; Pastor Jack Suits. Email: rvumc@hotmail.com. Worship: 9:30am, Sunday School: 10:45am.

Wabash First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass St, Wabash; (260) 563-3108; www.wabashfirstumc.org; Pastor Nathan Whybrew, Youth Pastor Nick Smith. Service Times: 8am and 10am in the sanctuary, 11:30am Facebook Live, www.facebook.com/wabashfirstumc. Youth Group times: High School, Thursday, 6pm @ Wabash First UMC; Middle School, Sunday 5-7pm @ Lincolnville UMC.

WESLEYAN

Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Morning Worship 10:30am; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00pm. Church is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A place to feel safe and loved!

New Journey Community Church Old W.C. Mills School. 1721 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN. 9:00 a.m. - Frist Service, 10:30 a.m. - Second Service. Change is possible! Whether you are over-churched, un-churched, or de-churched you’ll find a fresh start at New Journey. We keep the important things like worship, teaching, community, and serving primary, while letting the unnecessary stuff fade into the background. Our mission is to make life transformation through Jesus Christ accessible to all people. So, come as you are and be made new!

Margaret Ann Schoby, 93 Was an artist & seamstress

Aug. 9, 1929 – Nov. 15, 2022

Margaret Ann Schoby, 93, of rural Wabash passed away at 1:10 a.m. on Nov. 15, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She had been residing at Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne.

She was born on Aug. 9, 1929, in Wabash County to Merle and Esther (Thrush) McKee where she grew up alongside her late brother James Phillip (Bonnie) McKee, and her two sisters Rosalee McKee and Nancy (Tom) Snyder all from Wabash.

She married Benjamin F. Schoby on Sept.r 3, 1949, also from Wabash and was married for 54 years until he preceded her in death in 2003.

They raised five daughters Dr. Luretta (William) Deschner of Fort Wayne, Teresa (Robert) Shultz of Wabash, Julia Landis of Carmel, Amy Hamilton of Fort Wayne, Ann (Brent) Lehner of Wabash. She adored her 12 grandchildren Kate, Benjamin, Matthew and Daniel (Deschner) Amber and Brandon (Mowery), Claire and Joseph( Landis), Ian (Hamilton), Emily (Lehner) Neideck, Erin and Nathan( Lehner) and her 12 great grandchildren.

In addition to being a loving mother and grandmother, Margaret Ann was a talented artist, and an amazing seamstress. She painted a multitude of paintings from the time she was a young girl up until her passing. Her ability to sew anything from clothes, coats, curtains, quilts, and wedding dresses was truly an amazing talent. Her love for her two cats Murphy and Bailey was extraordinary. She was a member of the Liberty Belles Home Ec Club, Red Hat Club and Art Guild of Wabash. She was a member of the Lafontaine Christian Church and in her later years she attended Lincolnville United Methodist Church.

She will be laid to rest in Center Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville, at a private service.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Arbor Day Tree Foundation and the Wabash County Animal Shelter.

John L. Bahney, 87 Was a dairy farmer May 23, 1935 – Nov. 14, 2022

John L. Bahney, 87, of rural Macy, passed at 6:22 am, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on May 23, 1935 in Wabash County, to the late Urban S. and Nellie E. (Dillsaver) Bahney. He married on Feb. 18, 1956 in Peru, to Barbara Jo Mygrant; she preceded him in death on July 4, 2022. They lovingly celebrated 66 years together.

John was a 1953 graduate of Gilead High School. He then served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. He spent most of his life as a dairy farmer and raised his family on the farm he and his wife owned. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church for many years. He was an avid IU Basketball fan and enjoyed camping, ping pong, and playing euchre. He also enjoyed going to sporting events at North Miami High School, where they ran the concession stand for 10 years.

He is survived by his daughters Karen and husband, Kevin, Wilson of Walton, Sandy and husband, Steve, Linn of Macy, and Tammy and husband, Mayo, Medina of Fulton; sons Allen and wife, Lane, Bahney of Macy, Tim and wife, Jane, Bahney of Akron, and Ted and wife, Missy, Bahney of Wabash; grandchildren Sara and husband, Kyle, Thomas, Dusty and wife, Sharon, Linn, Misty and husband, Justin, VanderIest, Ashley and husband, John, Stamper, Shaun and wife, Brooke, Wetzel, Alex and wife, Hannah, Bahney, Eric Linn, Nick Wilson, Kellie and husband, Jacob, Hutchison, Nate and wife, Janay, Wilson, Hannah and Jessica Bahney, Aaron and wife, Nicole, Bahney, Khyla and husband, Jake, Goodman, Garrett Bahney, Emily Bahney, and Clayton Bahney; and 25 great-grandchildren.

John was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Barb Bahney, and brothers Bobbie, Virgil “Butch”, and Marvin Bahney and a sister Bonnie Colleen Miller.

Services were Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with the Rev. Wayne Balmer officiating.

The interment will take place following the service in the Gilead Cemetery, Gilead, with graveside military rites performed by the Fulton County Honor Guard.

Visitation was Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with the memo Mission Fund.

Share a Memory or send an Online Condolence at: www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com

Edith Clemans, 86

Graduated from Liberty High Sept. 24, 1936 – Nov. 14, 2022

Edith Mae Clemans, 86, of rural Denver, died at 10:17 a.m., Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at her home.

She was born on Sept. 24, 1936, in Chesterton, to John L. and Martha M. (Bowman) Biggs.

Edith was a 1955 graduate of Liberty High School. She married Wilbert Jean Clemans in Wheeler, on Sept. 1, 1956.

She is survived by her husband, Wilbert Jean Clemans of Denver; five children, Carole (Dale) Rizer of Peru, Calvin (Danita) Clemans Sr. of Shelton, Wash., Carle Clemans of Phenix City, Ala., Curtis (Rose) Clemans of Westville, and Carson (Jennifer) Clemans of Valparaiso; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Ira L. (Melanie) Biggs of Malden, and George (Vivian) Biggs of Valparaiso.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Cheryl Tharp; two brothers; and one sister.

Per Edith’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Edith may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Maxine Herbert, 84 Enjoyed volunteering

Aug. 29, 1938 – Nov. 14, 2022

Maxine Herbert, 84, North Manchester, passed away on Nov. 14, 2022, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

Born in Manchester, Ky., on Aug. 29, 1938, Maxine was the daughter of the late Thomas Proffitt and Nollie (Minton) Harris.

Maxine graduated from Bush High School in London, Ky., in 1956 at a time when not many women were able to do so. She was one of the first in her family to graduate from high school and had a deep passion for lifelong learning. Maxine loved to read, which gave her insight into many different topics. She worked hard for everything she had, and her employment included jobs in food service at Wabash County Hospital for many years as well as in housekeeping at Timbercrest. Maxine also loved to volunteer and spent over 10 years giving her time to the Thrift Shop in North Manchester. When her health allowed, she attended the First Brethren Church in North Manchester.

On Jan. 13, 1996, Maxine married Logan A. Herbert. The two were wed for 23 years before Logan passed away on November 29, 2019. Maxine had an eye for style and enjoyed shopping for clothing and shoes. She also delighted in the beauty of flowers and the peace they brought her. Maxine had a real talent for cooking and always wanted to feed anyone and everyone. Cooking was one of the ways she showed her love.

The loving memory of Maxine Herbert will be forever cherished by her son, David Fisher, North Manchester; daughters, Dianna “Joy” (Dan) Hoffman, North Manchester, Regina (Dave) Kilty, Kokomo, and Janice Houlihan, Wabash; one sister; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jackie Minton; one sister; and son-in-law, Mark Houlihan.

A private graveside will be held at a later date.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Maxine Herbert, memorial contributions may be made to Manchester Fellowship of Churches, 410 N. Market St., North Manchester, IN 46962.

The family of Maxine Herbert has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Bruce S. Brewer, 70

Retired from Ford Meter Box Oct. 1, 1952 – Nov. 14, 2022

Bruce S. Brewer, 70, of Wabash, died at 9:04 a.m., Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born on Oct. 1, 1952, in Peru, to R.D. and Betty Lou (Smith) Brewer.

Bruce married Sandra Jo Cooksey at the First United Methodist Church in Wabash on Jan. 8, 1971. He worked at Ford Meter Box in Wabash, retiring after 41 years. Bruce enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, traveling, collecting light houses, and watching eagles. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his children.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Jo Brewer of Wabash; three children, Ronald (Tina) Brewer of Urbana, Leanna (Ron) Kitts of Plymouth, and Brittany (Josh) Shepherd of Wabash; five grandchildren, Christopher Scott Brewer of Urbana, Bruce Scott (Kennedy) Brewer of Wabash, John Michael (Heidi) Walsh of South Whitley, Matthew James Shepherd and Madison Jolene Shepherd, both of Wabash; two great-grandchildren, Kali Elise Brewer of Wabash, and Hunter Michael Walsh of South Whitley; and two brothers, Dick (Pat) Brewer and Terry (Sonya) Brewer, both of Wabash.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ross Edward Brewer.

Visitation and funeral services were Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Dick Brewer officiating. The memorial guest book for Bruce may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Charles Carpenter, 82 Was coin collector

Jan. 23, 1940 – Nov. 15, 2022

Charles Darrell “Charlie” Carpenter, 82, Pierceton, died Nov. 15, 2022.

He was born on Jan. 23, 1940.

Services and visitation were Nov. 18 at Full Gospel Tabernacle, Claypool. Burial was in West Virginia. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements

James Kendall, 75 U.S. Navy veteran Dec. 26, 1946 – Nov. 14, 2022

James McKenzie Kendall, 75, of Roann, died at 2:10 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at his home. He was born on Dec. 26, 1946, in Wabash, to Merrill and Anne (Kruger) Kendall.

Jim was a 2nd class Gunner’s Mate in the U.S. Navy, serving three tours of duty in Vietnam. He received his bachelor’s degree in General Studies from IPFW.

Jim married Holly E. Hite in Richvalley on June 22, 1968. He was an Indiana Conservation Officer 23 years, retiring in 1992. He also worked maintenance at Dexter Axle in North Manchester and Martin Yale in Wabash, was a Job Coach for Pathfinders, and was a farm hand for area farmers.

Jim was a member of the Wabash American Legion Post 15, and a life member of the NRA. He enjoyed reading, woodworking, riding motorcycles, listening to classical music, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Holly E. Kendall and daughter, Jennifer (Chris) Shelton, both of Roann; three grandchildren, Dannie (Gwynn) Scheffer of Orlando, Fla., Gavin Scheffer of Warsaw, and Isabel Scheffer of Roann; brother and sisters, Steve (Lynne) Kendall of Denver, Colo., Marion Stephenson of York, Pa., and Marjorie Kendall of Akron.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter, Tamara “Tammy” Zolner.

Visitation and services were Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa St., Roann. Family will receive friends from 1-2 pm Sunday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is ARC of Wabash.

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

Chester Lynn, 75

Owned Lynn Well Drilling

Sept. 14, 1947 – Nov. 16, 2022

Chester Lee Lynn, 75, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 7:20 am, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at the Waters of Wabash East.

He was born on Sept. 14, 1947, in Wabash, to Allen S. and Ruth Ellen (Binkerd) Lynn.

Chester was a graduate of Southwood High School. He married Elizabeth Napier and she died in January of 2008. He owned and operated Lynn Well Drilling.

Chester was a longtime Lagro Township fireman and had also been the assistant chief. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, and watching westerns on TV.

He is survived by two sons, John (Melanie) Lynn of Swayzee, and James (Naomi) Lynn of Wabash; three grandchildren, Kathryn Lynn of Swayzee, Tala Lynn and Madalyn Lynn, both of Wabash; significant other, Patty Zents of Wabash; sister and brother, Sharon Highley of Wabash, and DeWayne (Sheila) Lynn of North Manchester.

He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Family will receive friends to celebrate Chester’s life from 1-4 pm Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 at the Lagro Town Hall. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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

ISP Peru Post gets new detective

Recently, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter announced the reclassification of Trooper Jon Cole to the position of detective.

Cole is an eight-year veteran of the Indiana State Police Department. He earned his assignment into the Criminal Investigation Division through written testing and a competitive oral interview process. He will work from the Indiana State

Police Peru Post, which is responsible for Cass, Fulton, Grant, Howard, Miami, Tipton, and Wabash counties.

Detective Cole graduated from the Indiana State Police Recruit Academy in May of 2014 and was assigned to the Indiana State Police Peru Post, where he worked road patrol primarily in Miami County.

Cole has served as a field training officer. In 2021 he was recognized as the Indiana State

Police Peru Post Trooper of the District. The award is given annually to the trooper

that personifies integrity, professionalism, and a well-rounded work ethic. He was selected by the command staff at the Peru District for dedication to his job, traffic and criminal enforcement, community involvement, instructor ratings, and other services performed for the department beyond normal expectations.

Cole holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Indiana Wesleyan University.

JON COLE

Jewel Tait, 93 Owned beauty salon

April 9, 1929 – Nov. 16, 2022

Jewel Clarice Tait, 93, of Wabash, died at 7:16 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born on April 9, 1929, in Wabash, to Walter L. and Myrtle C. (Rhoads) Brown.

Jewel married Robert M. Tait in Peru, on April 9, 1949; he died Jan. 24, 1979. She was a graduate of Marion Beauty College and was a beautician for 41 years. Jewel owned the Fashionette and Hair Styles by Jewel, and also was the hairdresser at Peabody Retirement Community for 19 years. She enjoyed painting, cross stitching, working puzzles, and doing craft work.

She is survived by seven grandchildren, Stephanie A. (Leroy) Shetler, Angela M. France, Mick J. Tait, Amanda K. Shull, Jennifer M. Brockhaus, Samantha (Jeremy) Vanhoose, and Rance A. Tait, all of Wabash; 16 great grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Marty Schaaf of Wabash; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, three children, Walter E. Warren, Robert Tait, and Sherry Ann Schaaf, great-granddaughter, Shannon C. King, brother, Dale Brown, and her sister, Georgia Lee Brunn.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor David Cox officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.

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

Randy Hayslett, 65 Enjoyed the outdoors

March 7, 1957 – Nov. 16, 2022

Randy Hayslett, 65, of Wabash, died at 4:32 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was born on March 7, 1957, in Wabash, to Clyde L. Sr. and Bernisdean (Ross) Hayslett.

Randy was a 1976 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Beth (Conner) Miller in Wabash on July 29, 1988. He retired from Wabash Electric after 13 and a half years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being outdoors in nature. Randy was proud to have been an organ donor.

He is survived by his wife, Beth Hayslett of Wabash; five children, Brad Hayslett and Shawn (Kim) Hayslett, both of Wabash, Rayann Dee (Aaron) Oxley of Phoenix, Arizona, Chris (Tammy) Miller of Peru, and Jackie (Joe) Sargent of Springville; eight grandchildren, and his brother, Bruce (Diane) Hayslett of Wabash.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Clyde L. Hayslett Jr. Per Randy’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.

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

Robert and Roberta Struck as they are today (top photo) and as they were on their wedding day (right photo), Nov. 23, 1957

Strucks to mark 65th anniversary

Robert and Roberta Struck were married on Nov. 23, 1957, at the Bunker Hill Chapel which is now on the Grissom Air Reserve Base. They met at Lukens Lake in the summer of ’57 and fell in love. Bob was in the Air Force and Roberta had plans to attend college in the fall. A friend introduced them at the lake. When they spoke to each other, Bob told Roberta that “he just met the woman he was going to marry.”

Roberta went off to college but left after three days and returned to marry Bob. Once married, they lived in many locations while in the Air Force. Bob retired from the Air Force in 1974. They moved to the Roann/Gilead area and purchased a farm where they raised their family. They still live at home on the family farm. They have five children: Dyanne Fivecoate (deceased), Kim Walden, Lynda Shrock, Dennis Struck, and Kary Kuhn; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchil-

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dren LIFE CENTER has been super busy in the Mommy and Me Boutique and need our help to restock. If you feel lead to donate or if you are cleaning out closets, these are the most needed items: Girls pajamas – 18 mos. and 2T; Girls clothing –18 mos., 2T, and 5T; Boys pajamas – 18 mos., 2T, 3T, and 5T; Boys clothing – 2T, 3T, and 5T.

We appreciate all the support and donations. You may drop off donations during business hours or place items in our blessing box in the back parking lot. Stop and see them at 489 Bond Street in Wabash; Monday –1 – 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Friday 1 – 4 p.m.

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TER MARKET is Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Roann Community Building and the Roann Town Hall. Tree Lighting will be at 5:30 p.m. and Santa will be visiting. Christmas carolers will be singing and hot chocolate and cookies will be served to everyone.

If you are interested in having a booth at the Winter Market, contact Roann Heritage Group with your information at P.O. Box 321, Roann, IN 46974 or contact Carol Long at 765833-9571. Also, Donna Harman can be reached at roann.donna@gmai l.com

PASTOR BALMER of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for Nov. 27 will be for the First Sunday of Advent. November birthdays will be celebrated. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9 a.m.

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Canal Foundation to host Jingle Bell Jog

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

The Lagro Canal Foundation will host its second annual Jingle Bell Jog on Saturday, December 3. The order link for registration and JBJ apparel is: http://JINGLEJOG2022.ITEMORDER.COM. Final registration is 8:30-8:50 a.m., Dec. 3. The twomile family-friendly noncompetitive jog, run, walk begins at 9 am. The start and finish line is located behind 950 Speakeasy Bistro at the River Trail. The 950 Speakeasy Bistro will also be open at 10 a.m. for a chance to warm up. There will be a Merry & Bright Photo Op for all JBJ participants at 10 a.m.; the photo op will be open to the public from 1 to

5 pm. Freewill donations are gratefully accepted. Your support enables LCF to focus on their mission to promote revitalization of the Lagro community. You can follow LCF on Facebook @LAGROCANALFOUNDATION.

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. 27 is “Why Do We Need Jesus?” based on Isaiah 64:1-9.

Everyone is welcome to join Preacher Mark on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. for lessons on “The Dos and Don’ts of Bible Study.” There will also be a Thanksgiving Carry-In Dinner after the 10:30 am service on Nov. 27. Bring a side dish and share a meal of Thanksgiving with Dora’s church family. Desserts are not needed – the Junior Church will provide “Fruits of the Spirit” desserts. After the meal, volunteers are appreciated to help decorate the church for Christmas

A Grief Support group meets at the Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N.

Wabash St, Wabash, every Monday at 3:30 p.m. You are welcome to join them. If you have questions, contact Donna Wendt, 260-782-2160.

The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday. Tim Brown is the speaker for Nov. 27.

The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church is open the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639.

Lagro United

Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m., and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at

LagroUMC@gmail. com.

Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church meets on Wednesdays (on days MSDWC is in session from Sept. through the end of March) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Activities include: Bible lesson, singing, game time in the gym, and supper.

Lagro Century Club met Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Lagro United

Methodist Church. Roll call was answered by naming “Your favorite Thanksgiving dish.”

Becky Bowman’s “Historical Moment” was the reading of the minutes from the Century Club’s Nov. 9, 1972 meeting. During that time there was a county project to save Betty Crocker coupons (How many people Cont. on Pg. 27

DAR Chapter has November meeting

The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, Wabash.

The meeting opened with the DAR ritual, followed with devotions. The chapter welcomed new members Diana McNeeley, LaFontaine and Nancy Panning, Wabash; their American Revolutionary War patriot was Amos Farrar.

The November President General’s message from

Pamela Rouse Wright was shared by Joyce Joy-Baker. “Please join the DAR in honoring Veterans Day on Nov. 11. We are grateful for all those who are serving or who have served in the United States Armed Forces, and are especially proud of our many military DAR members. We also thank all of our members across the country who will be taking time on Nov. 11 to celebrate our veterans or participating in commemorative services.”

The National Defense Report was about the 2,436 “Victory Verticals” Steinway pianos

made and sent overseas during WWII in an effort to lift the morale of Yanks stationed so far away from home. Many special features are made to accommodate so the pianos could be parachuted from cargo planes to awaiting troops on the ground. Report given by Tamra Wise.

Committee Minutes were on Conservation: Why we need the Endangered Species Act, American Flag, American Indian: Everglades National Park, Florida, Constitution, Women’s Issues:

Senior Caregiver’s Month, DAR Schools and America 250 Minute: Eliza Lucas Pinckney.

Fred Orr, presented the story of Sergeant Alexander R. McClure, who served in the Civil War with the elite 33rd Indiana Infantry Regiment, serving in military campaigns in Kentucky,

Tennessee, Georgia and the Carolinas. On May 28, 2022, a ceremony was held at Fairview Cemetery with a military stone at his previously unmarked grave.

The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Ave.,

Salvation Army seeks volunteers for local committee

The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to become advisory council members for the Salvation Army of Wabash County.

Currently, council members are needed to grow services and continue providing aid to those in need in Wabash County. Council members meet four times a year and their main duty is to plan and carry out the annual Red Kettle campaign.

Money raised by the Salvation Army of Wabash County is sued to assist those living in the county.

The Salvation Army also is there in times of disaster in the county. This includes fires, tornadoes, floods and similar situations.

Anyone interested in helping, call Angie Quinn, the Northern Indiana Salvation Army liaison, at 765-327-3986.

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Chili committee disperses funds

Members of the Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity committee recently dispersed $40,000 to 11 local organizations.

Receiving funds were 85 Hope, Wabash County 4-H Junior Leaders, Kiwanis Club, Honeywell Educational Outreach Program, FISH of Wabash County, FAME Festival, Blessings in a Backpack - Wabash, Wabash County Cancer Society, Growing GroundsChurch of the Brethren, CASA of Wabash County and Disabled American Vets - Wabash County.

DivorceCare meets Wednesdays

DIVORCED? SEPARATED? WE CAN HELP DivorceCare Support Group, a 13-week DVD series, meets most Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., at the Wabash Alliance Church, 1200 N. Cass Street, Wabash.

DivorceCare is a seminar/support group that will help you heal from the hurt. Learn practical information and gain hope for your future. Find Help! Discover Hope! Experience Healing! For more information, call or text 260-225-3121 or e-mail DivorceCareWabash@outlook.com. Find us on Facebook at DivorceCare – Wabash or visit www.divorcecare.org.

Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity committee member Nicole Lambert (left) presents a $4,000 check to Foundation for Arts & Music (FAME) representative Judy Ward.

Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity committee member Emily Overlander presents a $2,000 check to Wabash Kiwanis Club representative Josh Blossom.

Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity committee member Nancy Bowman (from left) presents a $7,000 check to Disabled American Veterans - Wabash County representatives Tony Meredith, Roger Holiday, David Richards, Janice Azbell and Lew Curless

Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity committee member Wade Weaver presents a $1,000 check to 85 Hope representative Susan Hunter.

Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity committee member Todd Titus presents a $2,000 check to Honeywell Educational Outreach Program representative Kristi Unger.

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Julie Deniston (from left) presents a $6,000 check to CASA of Wabash County representatives Ashley Arney and Angela Dunn.

Red Cross urges donations

The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to give now and help fight the potential impact of seasonal illnesses and a potentially severe flu season on the blood supply.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early spike in cases in several states.

When seasonal illnesses increase, the

number of healthy donors tends to decrease, leaving the Red Cross blood supply vulnerable to a potential shortage over the holidays.

Paired with busy holiday schedules, seasonal illnesses may make it harder to collect the blood hospital patients require this winter. Donors − especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets − can help bolster the blood supply now

by making an appointment to give in the coming weeks.

There is no waiting period to donate blood or platelets after receiving a flu shot. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800733-2767). For more information, see redcross.org/flusaf ety.

Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity committee member Emily Overlander (from left) presents a $2,000 check to Wabash County 4-H Junior Leaders representatives Blake Huston and Carley Whitesel.

Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity committee member Sammy Hipskind (left) presents a $4,000 check to Wabash County Cancer Society representative Tim See.

Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity committee member Emily Overlander (from left) presents a $4,000 check to Growing Grounds - Church of the Brethren representatives Carol Horn and Dennis Horn.

Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity committee member Brian Campbell presents a $4,000 check to Janet Shoue, F.I.S.H. of Wabash County executive director.

Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity committee member Wade Weaver (from left) presents a $4,000 check to Blessings in a Backpack - Wabash representatives Megan Henderson and Krissy Cunningham.

Harris to seek City Council position

Chad Harris has announced plans to run for the Wabash City Council’s Fourth District seat in the 2023 Municipal Election.

“My roots run deep in the Wabash community,” said Harris, who is currently the Wabash County Democratic Chair. “My dad, Brad, worked at Ford Meter Box for 25 years. My mom, Carrie, owned a pet grooming and boarding business. I have worked for an egg processing plant just north of the city for the past ten years. This summer I bought a

Santa to pay

visit: R.P. Home & Harvest will host a free Santa Claus event from 10 a.m. –2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. Area children are welcome to bring their wish list and tell Santa why they should be on his “nice list” this year. This is a free event, and parents and guardians are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture the moment. For more information, visit www.homeandharvest.com or call the Wabash store, 260569-6700. Photo provided

home on Harrison Avenue. I cannot imagine my life anywhere else.

“I earn a middle class wage, so my concerns are identical to yours.

Wabash has such a beautiful downtown area, which we should all be proud of. I want to make certain that Alber Street is as relevant as Market Street.”

Harris also touched on the county’s population decline.

“With every census, our population declines, and we must bring higher paying industry in

to combat this,” he said.

He also said won’t be “a 100 percent yes vote, or a 100 percent no vote for anyone or anything. I will weigh every issue, and vote for what is best for our community. Wabash means so much to me. I want to give back.”

The Fourth District seat is now held by Republican Susan Bonfitto.

The Wabash City Council, at its Nov.14 meeting, approved on first reading changes to the current City Council district

boundaries. The action is done after every census in an effort to keep the districts relatively equal in size.

One the changes are finalized, the new Fourth District will include all of the Noble 3 precinct and a portion of Noble 6.

“It would be my absolute honor to serve you,” Harris said. “Please consider me in next year’s election.”

4 Parkview hospitals honored for rural healthcare excellence

Four Parkview hospitals –Parkview Huntington Hospital, Parkview LaGrange Hospital, Parkview Wabash Hospital and Parkview Whitley Hospital – have been recognized for excellence by The Chartis Center for Rural Health with a 2022 Performance Leadership Award.

Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Award honors top quartile performance (75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in any of three categories: quality, outcomes and patient perspective.

Parkview Wabash Hospital was honored in both the quality and outcomes categories.

“We are honored to be recognized for the quality of care we provide and the outcomes our patients experience as a result of our care,” said Debra Potempa, president of Parkview Wabash Hospital. “We have witnessed extremely high volumes and constant change over the past two and half years. Throughout it all,

our team of skilled co-workers and physicians has remained dedicated to serving our community and focused on delivering the high-quality care our patients expect and deserve.”

Among Parkview Wabash’s sister facilities also honored, Parkview Noble Hospital was also recognized in both the outcomes and quality categories. Parkview LaGrange Hospital was recognized in the quality category, and Parkview Huntington Hospital in the outcomes category.

The Performance Leadership Awards are based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance.

INDEX data is trusted and relied upon by rural hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, hospital associations and state offices of rural health across the country to measure and monitor performance across several areas impacting hospital operations and finance.

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Manchester, Southwood girls get first victories

The Manchester and Southwood girls basketball teams each won non-conference games last week while Wabash and Northfield both suffered losses.

Manchester 46, Adams Central 43 (OT)

It took an extra four minutes for the Manchester girls basketball team to pick up its first win of the season as they outscored Adams Central 9-6 in overtime to pull out a 46-43 win over the Flying Jets Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Brookelynn Buzzard led the Squires with 14 points and six assists and hit the game-tying free throw to send the game to overtime.

Hadley West and Olivia Neal each added eight points while McKelvey Espeset and Molly Schannep each had five points, with Espeset’s five points all coming in overtime.

Kim Schroll, Aliala Atienza, and Gracie Lauer each pitched in with two points.

Southwood

45, Eastern 21

The Southwood Lady Knights had no trouble Tuesday night, Nov. 15, in a road win at Eastern, 4521.

Ella Haupert led the Lady Knights with 16 points and six rebounds, followed by Aleia Sweet with seven points, five rebounds, and two assists, Emmerson Chellis with seven points and four rebounds, and Alaina Winer with four points, three rebounds, and three assists, while Aubree Huffman, Gracie Lambert, and Makenna Younce all scored three points with Younce grabbing eight rebounds, and Isabelle Ashba added two points.

Quinn Claussen added four rebounds with Macy

Barney grabbing three boards.

Lapel 56, Wabash 47

The Wabash Lady Apaches suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of Lapel, 56-47, Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Lapel used two lopsided quarters to take control of the game.

The Lady Bulldogs raced out to a 17-9 lead after one quarter of play but Wabash answered with a 20-8 second quarter to take a 29-25 halftime lead.

Lapel regrouped and outscored Wabash 16-4 in the third quarter and held on for the win.

Kaitlynn Honeycutt led the Lady Apaches with 16 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals, while Kierra Wilson had 14 points, nine rebounds, and two assists, and Libby Mattern added 14 points.

Hannah Layne recorded two points, three rebounds, and two assists, and Rylee Yoakum had one point, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Jade Stumbo pulled down five rebounds. Eastbrook 80, Northfield 33 Eastbrook didn’t even give Northfield a chance to get into their game Wednesday, Nov. 16, outscoring the Lady Norse 25-4 in the first quarter and never led off the gas in an 80-33 win.

Camryn Kuhn led Northfield with 11 points and four rebounds, while Kirsten Rife added eight points and five rebounds.

Elli Baker scored five points and grabbed five rebounds, Jaycie Krom also scored five points with eight rebounds and two assists, and Callie Hoffman added four points and four rebounds.

Northfield’s Jaycie Krom (33) draws a charging foul against an Eastbrook player on Wednesday evening. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Wabash’s Elizabeth Mattern (4) and Jade Stumbo (13) try to block a shot from Lapel’s Deannaya Haseman.

5 local runners earn honors

Five cross country runners from Wabash County have received allstate recognition from the Indiana Association of Track & Cross Country Coaches for their efforts during the 2022 tournament.

Manchester sophomore Kadence Fox, who finished 79th at this year’s state meet, received first team honors. She finished 14th at the New Prairie Semi-State and sixth at both the Culver Academies Regional and Manchester Sectional.

Teammate and classmate Ayla

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received honorable mention. She finished 30th at the semi-state, 12th at the regional and fifth at the sectional.

Three Wabash runners earned honorable mention on the boys 32member all-state squad. They were senior David Ford, junior Kaden Vogel and sophomore Jonas Church.

Ford was 36th at the New Haven Semi-State,10th at the Marion Regional and fourth at the Marion Sectional. Vogel was 50th at semi-state, seventh at regional and

third at sectional, while Church was 57th at semi-state, fifth at regional and sectional.

Ford earned honorable mention in 2020, his sophomore year, and Vogel received honorable mention in 2021, his sophomore year.

Wabash has had at least one individual earn 2A allstate honors for the past six years.

Wabash won the sectional and regional titles at Marion, competed on the Indiana Wesleyan University course as was the semistate.

Lady Apache swimmers open season

The Wabash girls swim team kicked off its season at Pioneer Thursday, Nov. 17.

The 200 meter relay team of Abbie Boggs, Nonoka Higuera, Abbi Hipskind, and Maddi Inman placed third while Higuera took second in the 200 free.

Ella Hunter of Northfield finished first in the 50 free, followed by Boggs who finished a close second.

Alisha Hyslop swam to a secondplace finish in heat one with Mady Coffey placing fifth.

Hipskind won the 100 free, and Inman took fifth.

The 200 free relay team of Boggs, Inman, Higuera, and Hipskind finished second with Hunter finishing second in the 100 breaststroke.

The 400 free relay team of Boggs, Inman, Higuera, and Hipskind finished second in the final even of the meet.

The Apaches compete at home against Tippecanoe Valley on Dec. 1.

Manchester’s Kadence Fox earned All-State honors. Photo by Eric Christiansen

Women’s Guild has November meeting

Urbana Women’s Guild met on Tuesday afternoon November 15, 2022 at the home of Kitty Baer. Kitty was the hostess for this meeting and gave a lesson from Jeremiah Chapter 18 verse 68: “Behold, Like the clay in a potter’s hand, so are you in my God’s hand. God is the potter, we are the clay.”

Kitty told the story of the different steps it takes in making a teacup from start to finish. They sang a favorite hymn “Have thine own way Lord”. The table was decorated with the beauty of the Fall Season. Refreshments were served to those attending.

They were Janet Warnock, Jolene Baer, Karen Bechtold, Donna Harmon, Pat Hartley, Helen Dawes, Eileen Weck, Judy Eltzroth and Pat McNabney. There will be a Christmas Party next month and will be held at Wellbrooke of Wabash. Information will be in the Urbana Yoke Parish Church news letter.

Thanksgiving: I believe that most everyone knows about the first Thanksgiving. Here is a little information that will help in understanding how this became a national holiday.

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Plymouth, England, shared a three-day feast with Native Americans in the New World in November 1621.

However, this feast was neither named “Thanksgiving” nor did it inspire a national holiday. History stated that the meal did not feature desserts such as pies or cakes due to the dwindling supplies the Pilgrims brought on the Mayflower. Thus, the dishes were likely prepared using Native American methods. Also, the meat that was present at the feast was deer and duck, not what we enjoy today.

President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863. In declaring Thanksgiving Day as a holiday, President Lincoln stated, “Commend to his tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable civil war strife” and to heal the wounds of

our nation.”.

President Lincoln proclaimed that Thanksgiving was to be celebrated on the last Thursday of every November.

So, what does Thanksgiving mean in the 21st century? As a tradition that had a more religious significance, several Americans have veered away from this to focus on cooking and sharing meals during Thanksgiving in the 21st century.

The great turkey has become synonymous with Thanksgiving even though this bird and even the pies were never a part of or offered in the first feast with Native Americans in 1621.

To this day, the great turkey has become a staple on Thanksgiving to the extent that the National Turkey Federation has estimated that about 90 percent of Americans enjoy turkey for Thanksgiving.

Here is an interesting note: Sarah Josepha Hale was famous for writing the children’s poem “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” and she was also known for lobbying to make Thanksgiving a national holiday.

Her final plea to President Lincoln

and Secretary of State William Seward came in 1863. Sarah died in 1879. Sarah did get to see that Thanksgiving became a national holiday.

The true meaning of Thanksgiving focuses upon relationship.

Thanksgiving is a relationship between God and man. When the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth, they composed The Mayflower Compact, which honored God.

Thanksgiving begins with acknowledging God as faithful, earnestly giving Him thanks, in advance for His abundant blessings.

Thanksgiving is the best for spending time with family and friends and to enjoy the delicious feast. There is so much to love about this holiday. Give thanks to God for His many blessings and for what you have received.

To everyone, Happy Thanksgiving from the Urbana Columnist.

Prayer concerns: Marilyn Karns, Julie Miller, John Eltzroth, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Duane Wagner, Kim and Brian Frank, Nancy Christie,

Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads, Joni Fox, our Nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders and health providers. If anyone would like to have their name added or removed from prayer con-

cerns, please contact me.

The Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on Nov. 16. They try to meet every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. and have breakfast together and talk about what is happening. Those attending were Tom and

Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Helen Dawes and Pat McNabney. Come on down and check them out and join in on the fun.

Thank you goes out to Ronnie and Shirley Anderson for purchasing the new Ballpark American Flag.

Birthday wishes: Nov. 27 Ezra Hann, Nov. 28 Linda Newcomb, Nov. 29 Steve Runkel and Nov. 30 Naomi Miller.

Urbana Streetlight repair:

If you know of a streetlight that’s needs to be repaired, please call me at (260)7743665. If I don’t answer leave a message of where the light is located and what is wrong. I will then have a work order made up to have the light repaired. Please allow 5 working days for repairs.

Liberty Bells to meet

I PRAY for each and everyone who read this column “that you have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving”. God Bless each one of you.

LIBERTY BELLS will meet at Eugenia’s on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 11:30 a.m.

LAFONTAINE/ LIBERTY TOWNSHIP HISTORY

CLUB met Thursday Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. in the Troyer Memorial Library, LaFontaine.

President Alec Guenin opened the meeting. He turned the meeting over to Hugh Cook for the history lesson on the Teays River that runs underground of the town of LaFontaine.

Cook, gave a very interesting and detailed lesson on the forming of the Teays River. He stated that millions of years ago there was a big river that started in North Carolina, ran through Virginia, into West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and emptied in to the Mississippi near the southern portion of Illinois. 1520 million years ago a huge glacier formed over the northern half of the United States. As it broke apart it formed the five Great Lakes and many other underground valleys and lakes. Weak spots in the soil allowed for bigger lakes, such a Lake Tight formed in the Blue Ridge Mountains; found by Professor William G. Tight in 1903. Through more interest and well drillings it was found to wonder through this old river bed coming through Ohio in to Eastern Indiana at Berne splitting Montpelier and Hartford City came under State Road 218 to LaFontaine then on west. Two wells 10 inches in diameter pumps

200 gallon of water a minute for the Town of LaFontaine.

Professor Tight, named it the Teays River.

Correspondence: Cindy Cokl has been going through her mother’s things and found a couple advertising key rings of past LaFontaine Business that she would like to donate to the new museum.

Regina reported that the Miami County Trolley tour was a success.

The Nov. 17 meeting will be the last meeting for 2022.

Deb has obtained the old Valentines of Ruth Sheffield and is willing to use them for our February Parker Store window display Jane mentioned that the foundation has been laid for the new museum / genealogy room.

John said there has been a hold up do to cement slow to deliver

Book: Susie was hoping to have the books back by now but it didn’t happen. She found out Monday that they still were not printed. She has told them that we need them ASAP.

Susie, against what she would have liked to do, cut two articles form the book and down sized some of the pictures as well as had many of the color pictures turned to black and white; thus, cutting the book size to 405 pages. This cut the cost of the book enough that she was able to order 400. She does not

believe what she did will affect how nice the book will look.

Denny McClug mentioned if anyone was interested on more information on the Teays River to just google Teays River. That he also found in that article that Lafayette makes beer form the Teays River. That company is known as the Teays River Brewing and Public House. All enjoyed fellowship and Grandma Guenin’s refreshments.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA will be at LaFontaine Community Building on Saturday, Dec.10, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Santa arrives at 9 a.m. Bring canned goods or paper products for the Food Pantry at the LaFontaine United Methodist Church. Lions will be serving Sausage gravy, biscuit, scramble

eggs, sausage, pancakes, milk, juice and coffee. This a free will donation.

I MADE IT HOME I just wanted to let you know I made it home. Everything is so pretty here, so fresh, so new. I wish that you could close your eyes so you could see it too. Please try not to be sad for me. Try to understand. God is taking care of me… I’m in the shelter of His hands. Here

there is no sadness, and no sorrow, and no pain. Here there is no crying, and I’ll never hurt again. Here it is so peaceful, when all the angels sing. I really have to go now…I’ve just got to try my wings. PS I’ll be the first face you see when you get here!

TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY memorial We will be closed Nov. 24-25 for Thanksgiving. For

future reference, holiday hours will be as follows: Closed Dec. 23-26 for Christmas and Dec. 30 to Jan. 2 for New Year’s. Our Story Hour will be Dec. 3 at 10:30 a.m.

As well, our new Museum & Genealogy section is coming along! We are open to donations which will help with the furnishings and displays and are all taxdeductible. Make

checks out to: The Community Foundation of Wabash (“LaFontaine/Liber ty Twp History Club” in memo line) -OR- Troyer Memorial Library (“Museum/Genealo gy Room” in memo line). Thanks to John Sutton and the LaFontaine/ Liberty Twp History Club for making this possible! Tuesday Nov. 29 is Giving Cont. on Pg. 26.

Work is progressing on the new museum and genealogy section at the Troyer Memorial Library. Photo provided

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Tuesday. The Library operates partially on the donations made by the public. Consider our establishment for your end of year giving.

A HUGE THANK YOU to John Sutton of Stor-A-Way for the donation of adding a 20-by-30 foot room on to the Troyer Memorial Library in LaFontaine. This room came about through a dream of LaFontaine/Libert y Township History Club, to have a museum and genealogy room in town. John, a member of the club took it from there. May God bless John richly for ALL the wonderful things he has brought to his home town.

LAFONTAINE/ LIBERTY FIRE DEPARTMENT are selling

Reflective Address Signs that go on your mailbox. These signs help Firefighters, First Responders, Police, Postal Couriers, Friends and Family and more. The response time of emergency service is important since it is considered as the main aspect for the success of the prehospital care and therefore, for the survival of the victims. If we can’t find you, we can’t help you. Reflective Address Signs can save lives. These signs highly visible day or night. Reflective on both sides. Fade and rust resistant and last for years. If you do not have one you should be sure a get one. Contact LaFontaine Liberty Vol. Fire Dept. 125 Wabash Av. P.O. Box 334 LaFontaine, IN 46940 or call 765981-4000.

WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE shoot is planned. No scopes will be permitted. Shoots start at 10 a.m. and will be Nov. 27, Dec 4.

Shoots are open to the public, youth are always welcome, we recommend you bring and use eye and ear protection. Come out and join us.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING what better way to honor veteran with a brick to recognized their service to this Great County. What you need for a brick or bricks to honor your family member or friend. Is you need Janene Wis $75 per brick, a name, rank, years of service and name of which branch of service they were in. Just call Jerry Wilson at 765-981-4928. These bricks are placed at the lovely Veterans Memorial at the LaFontaine Community Building on 105 W. Branson St. in LaFontaine.

TOWN OF LAFONTAINE BOARD met on Monday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. Present was Lori Brane, President Jay Gillespie, John Krhin, Town Secretary Diana Health, Teresa Snyder Part time clerk, and Lance Gray Utility. Meeting was opened by President Jay followed by the Pledge to Allegiance.

Approval for minutes was given for past meeting.

Jay asked Rob from Commonwealth Engineers who is overseeing the work on sewage and water projects. He presented reports and invoices to be paid per contracts. This was approved. Diana stated that emails are not coming in or going out quick. Discussion on tree trimming. There is an ordinance on this. The tree trimming is the responsibility of the property owner. The town board needs to hire another full time utility worker. This needs to be done

ASAP. The town board have not raised the utility rates, like Lagro and Van Buren.

A town member brought up an issue of their trash not being pick up for two weeks.

They live on a short street and the trash truck people say they are not able to go down it because of low lines. No decision was made about this issue.

After reminder everyone there will be a Fire Board meeting on Tuesday Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. Meeting adjoined. On Tuesday Nov. 17 people who were present were as following: Representatives from Township board, Trustee, Fire Chief, Town of LaFontaine Board, and residents of the town were present. After much discussion on the fire department budget, it was decided to meet quarterly in 2023 with the trustee, Fire Dept. Chief, township board and Town of LaFontaine Board. Plan on a meeting April 18, May 16 and July 18. Meeting adjoined.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dave Richards Nov. 24, Brad Wright, Barbara Ellis Nov. 25, Jerry Crist Nov. 26, dick Banker, Cathy Schmalzried, Stephanie Swain Nov. 27, Tom Knable, Don Williams, Nov. 28, Von Moore, Donna Mitchell, Nov. 30, Micah Smith Dec. 1

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Gary and Pam Wright Nov. 24, David and Bevery Richards Nov. 27

SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.co m or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

MU exhibit features work of associate professor

A jubilant exhibit at Manchester University invites visitors to join Ejenobo Oke in her garden of art.

“In the Garden” is showing through April 7 in Gallery G on the second floor of the Jo Young Switzer Center on the North Manchester campus.

“If you’ve ever seen my flower gardens, you would understand the word ‘chaos.’ I am terrible at planning layouts, deciding which plants go where. Height, texture, color, direct sun, partial shade—I understand these are things to consider, but things get away from me,” the North Manchester resident said. “In this body of work, I chose to revel in those feelings about the gardens that I love so much. It is not a cohesive, well-planned-out, powerful collection of art to be analyzed and pored

over. Rather, like my gardens, the works are the bits and pieces, the plants and characters that fascinate and comfort me.

“I get caught up in the escape, the joy, the quiet peace when I can just be present in those garden spaces. From the realistic to the fantastical, her imagination and love for the garden come together in this exhibit.

Oke is a fiber artist and associate professor of art at Manchester. Her works range from loom-controlled weavings to batik quilts to sculptures that incorporate

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remember those?) for a cancer project, and to save store coupons for a kidney project.

Hostess Vera Shadinger gave the program on the life of Golda Meir, Prime Minister of Israel from 1969 to 1974 (she was 74 years old in 1972).

Greta Allen read two poems, “Thank You, God, for Everything,” and “Heart Gifts.” The secretary in 1972 was Dorothy Gillespie.

President Carrie Williams reminded everyone of the Christmas Luncheon at Moore’s Log Cabin on Dec. 7. Food was collected for the Lagro Food Pantry. Carrie presented a program about James Whitcomb Riley, Indiana’s “Hoosier Poet” and “Children’s Poet,”

who was born in 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana. He traveled nationally, reading his poetry to sell-out crowds. When he died in 1916, the Indiana Governor allowed Riley’s body to lie in state at the Indiana Statehouse.

Carrie ended her presentation with the reading of “When the Frost Is On the Pumpkin.”

Hostess Jane Hatton served refreshments of fresh fruit, a vegetable tray, and cupcakes. Ten members were in attendance: Becky Bowman, Linda Collins, Jane Hatton, Cindy McGuire, Jean Panning, Carolyn Roser, Connie Smith, Susie Snyder, Carrie Williams, and Arlene Wolfgang. Northfield had 23 talented artists

ceramics, paper, felt and basketry materials. A NigerianAmerican, Oke received her B.A. in Art from Manchester in 1997 and her Master of Fine Arts. in visual studies from Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University in 2001. She returned to Manchester in 2006, and currently teaches courses in studio art and art history. Oke also served as the director of galleries at Manchester for more than 10 years.

DAY TRIP TO ELKHART AND SOUTH BEND PLANNED FOR DEC 14: The North Manchester Historical Society and Manchester Shepherds Center are partnering to host a day long trip. Due to the great response for this trip the sign-up deadline has been extended to Dec. 1 organizers have made 10 more spots

available for interested participants. Total cost of the trip is just $98 which includes the motor coach, admission to museums, lunch buffet, snacks and tips. A discount is available for members of North Manchester Historical Society. To sign up contact Bernie Ferringer, 317-737-7379 or email: bernievicki@gmail.com

FALL FARMER’S MARKET: Fall Market will be held at the Town Life Center. Located at 603 Bond St. on Saturday, Nov 19 from 9 a.m. until noon.

MFOC THRIFT SHOP: MFOC Thrift Shop is located at 410 N. Market St., North Manchester. Thrift Shop hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Donations only during business hours. Use back door for all

donations. We do not accept large appliances, furniture, televisions, or computers. Call 260-982-4592 if you have any questions. Leave a message and someone will get back with you.

FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N.

from grades 7 to 12 enter in the competition at the Honeywell Center’s annual Winter Street Banner Contest.

Congratulations to all and a special shout out to Addy Kinsey, 10th Grade, for the overall County School winner, Zoey Music for the 8th Grade County Winner, and Emma Bone for 10th Grade County Winner. Thanks students and Mr. Zwiebel for this amazing work!

Northfield Key Club and Student Council are sponsoring a food drive from now until Dec. 16. The homeroom with the most cans of food will receive free doughnuts and drinks one morning. All food will be donated to FISH, which is an organization that gives food to those in

need.

The Norse Honor Students last week were Breckin Sanders and Marielle Roberts. Breckin was caught for helping put chairs up without being asked. Marielle was caught for asking great questions when nobody else would. Thank you!

Northfield Students and staff honored veterans Herb Mullen, Scott

Hendry, and Tony Harper for visiting and sharing about their experiences on Veterans Day. Thank you to all who served.

There are people in our community who are in need of our prayers at this time. Their names remain on our lips and their concerns linger in our hearts. Let us not forget to personally be a presence in their lives,

Manchester.

THURSDAY’S CHILD: Do you have a newborn? Thursday’s Child has a lovely gift bag of useful items for you and your child! We recently changed our inventory to newborn through 4T (some 5T). Diapers, wipes, jackets and other necessities for little ones are also in stock. All items are

free, and there are no income requirements! Thursday’s Child is open from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday in the same building as the Thrift Shop (410 N. Market Street).

DRIVE THRU FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main St. Guests should drive up in front of the Zion Lutheran Church for pickup.

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.

to offer hope and help. Their names need not be mentioned; God knows them by name.

Our condolences to the family and friends of Jean Washam.

Lagro Happy Birthday: Nov. 23 – Mike Urschel; Nov. 29 – Randall Good; Nov. 30 –Doug Chopson.

Happy Anniversary: Nov. 25 – Tony and Liz Schmid; Nov. 29 –

Brad and Deb Frieden.

Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? Do you have a special event to share? If so, just send me an email at the address listed above, or text me at 260-571-2577; the deadline is Thursdays by 7 p.m. I’d love to share your special day or your community event. Let’s share the news!

An example of Ejenobo Oke’s artwork. Photo provided

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be with her heavenly Father at the grand age of 97. She lived a full life consisting of her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, and great-greatgrandkids. She will totally be missed by everyone she ever came in contact with. Love you Grandma GG

UPCOMING EVENTS: Nov. 24 –Thanksgiving; Dec. 1 – Lions Club, 7 p.m.; Dec. 3 – RHG Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dec.13 –

Roann Town Board Meeting, 7 p.m.; Dec. 15 – Happy Homemakers

PLEASE CONTINUE PRAYING for: Russell Quillen, Jeff Krom, Coy Eads, Ken Musselman, Robin Stanton, Tiffany Howard, Rob Mace, and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all. Our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the Stouffer family on the passing of

Karla. Praying for the family during this time of sorrow.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Nov. 23 –Mr. & Mrs. Robert Struck; Nov. 25 –Mr. & Mrs. Greg Long.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Nov. 23 – Bob Fairshild and Frances Stouffer; Nov. 24 –Carolyn Myers and Izabella Schultz; Nov. 25 – Tim Vigar and Ann Meyer; Nov. 26 – Kimberly Mowery; Nov. 28 –

Judy Kerr, Ethan Marshall, and Ethan Krom; Nov. 29 – Judy Conrad.

I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@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.

Sell it in the classifieds! It pays

for a Full-time Custodian

A custodian is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the health and safety standards of our schools. Ability to make basic repairs may also be required.

Work hours will be 3:15pm - 11:45pm, Monday through Friday.

Successful applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent and have passed a skills test. Interested persons may apply online at www.msdwc.org

Metropolitan School District of Wabash County currently has an opening