The Paper of Wabash County - Jan. 11, 2023

2 Wabash police officers hang up their badges

Honeycutt, Long served city for 52-plus years

Two Wabash City Police Department officers retired at the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023.

Capt. Jerry Honeycutt and Patrolman Larry Long Jr. have ended their WPD law enforcement careers with a combined 52-plus years of service.

Honeycutt joined the Wabash Police Department on May 4, 1990.

He is as a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy class 90-103.

During his career, Honeycutt had the rank of patrolman, sergeant, and captain. He has helped train more than 44 new officers over the years.

Honeycutt has had extensive training in law enforcement such as IDACS/NCIC, datamaster, Taser, advanced traffic law, ident-a-kit, railroad school, drug investigations, child molest investigations, supervisor school, and hundreds of other schools.

Honeycutt was also a bicycle patrol officer and department sniper. He has worked all three shifts in his career.

He has worked under five Mayors and seven police chiefs.

While Honeycutt’s last day of service was Jan. 1 his official last day as a member of the police department is Feb. 28, 2023.

Long joined the Wabash City Police Department on Jan. 17, 2003.

He graduated the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in class 03-156. During his career, Long has worked all three shifts.

Officer Long completed hundreds of hours of training such as IDACS/NCIC, datamaster, drug interdiction, policing the teen brain, autism awareness, domestic violence, emergency vehicle operations, firearms, and Taser.

Long has helped train more than 20 new officers in his career.

The Wabash Police officials thank Honeycutt for his more than 32 years of service and Long for his 20 years of service to the citizens of Wabash.

Filing begins for ‘23 elections Candidates to seek various municipal positions

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Filing for the municipal elections begin on Wednesday, Jan. 4, in the Clerk of the Wabash County Circuit Court office.

All the seats in the county’s incorporated municipalities – Wabash, North Manchester, Lagro, Roann and LaFontaine – are up for election this year.

Filing for the Tuesday, May 2 Primary Election, if needed, ends at noon Friday, Feb. 3. The General Election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

In Wabash, Mayor Scott Long filed for re-election to his third term on the Republican ticket.

Also seeking re-election to the Wabash City Council is Second District Council member David Monroe, also a Republican.

Democrat Wendy Frazier filed for re-election as Wabash clerk-treasurer. Another Democrat, Chad Harris, filed for the Council’s Fourth District seat.

In Lagro, Republican Kristie Bone filed for reelection to the clerk-treasurer position.

Also filing for re-election

Capt. Jerry Honeycutt (left) and Patrolman Larry Long Jr. show wooden flags they received upon their retirements from the Wabash Police Departments. Photos provided

NM church to host Love & Respect video conference

The North Manchester First Brethren Church, is hosting the Love and Respect Marriage Video Conference on Friday, Feb. 17 from 6:45 - 10:15 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 18 from 8:45a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

To register, go to loveandrespect.com.

The cost is $15/person before Feb. 6, plus $1.29 Eventbrite fee, and $20/person after that, plus $1.39 Eventbrite fee.

For further information, contact ron@nmfbc.org or 9826457.

In this conference, Dr. Emerson and Sarah Eggerichs, authors of the book Love and Respect, propose that happiness and harmony in a marriage are not achieved by love alone.

Although love is vital, especially for the wife, the Eggerichs state that a husbands need for respect is equally important as love, for the husband is designed for respect.

The Conference is divided into three main sessions.

The first session is on the

Crazy Cycle, which explains why two good-willed people negatively react to each other.

The second session is on the Energizing Cycle, which shows how two people can positively motivate one another by doing one simple thing.

The final session concerns the Rewarded Cycle, which explains what a person can do if his or her expectations are unmet by a spouse, while looking to the rewards to be gained through obedience to Jesus.

MU to host Science Olympiad

The annual Manchester University Science Olympiad Invitational draws hundreds of middle and high school students to the North Manchester campus.

At the Jan. 21 invitational, 14 high school teams and eight middle school teams will bring about 300 students to the school in northern Indiana.

There will be more than 30 events and competitions, with activities that include solving forensic cases, codebreaking, and constructing devices such as roller coasters, WiFi antennas and bridges.

“This high-energy day is one of my favorite parts of my job,” said Dr. Kathy Davis, who teaches chemistry at the University. She has been a part of the Manchester Science Olympiad Invitational since

Competing schools

Middle School B Teams

Harshman Middle School, Indianapolis

Manchester Junior-Senior High School (2 teams)

Northridge Middle School (2 teams), Middlebury

Raymond Park Intermediate and Middle School (2 teams), MSD Warren Township

Winamac Middle School

High School C Teams

Avon High School, Avon

Bloomington High School South (2 teams), Monroe County Community School

Corporation

Columbia City High School

Frankfort High School

Homestead High School, Fort Wayne

Manchester Junior-Senior High School

Mississinewa High School

Mount Vernon High School

Northridge High School (3 teams), Middlebury Shortridge High School, Indianapolis Winamac High School

2011.

The Science Olympiad encourages students to learn in different ways. It also exposes them to Manchester’s closeknit community where faculty inspire students to develop their curiosity through hands-on experiences in the classroom and the lab.

Dozens of Manchester faculty, students and staff

donate their time writing events, running events and assisting visiting students during their day on campus.

Manchester University’s invitational is one of five invitationals in the state this year. Invitational tournaments are a stepping-stone for regional competitions, where the top teams compete for a spot in the 2023 Science Olympiad State Tournament and a potential bid for the National Tournament.

Dr. Emerson and Sarah Eggerichs speak at a prior Love & Respect Marriage Video Conference

Dr. Emerson and Sarah Eggerichs

In the month of December, PE at Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School took part in a PE Decathlon.

The events tested various components of fitness including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Each of the 10 events were then scored and students could earn points for each event.

After the conclusion of the event, points were totaled and there was an overall winner for each division.

Top students at in the junior high school girls division were (from left) Shania Rhamy, first place (tie); Shelby Thomas, third place; and Lola Winer, first place (tie).

Top students at in the junior high school boys division were (from left) Conor Height, third place; Andrew Wright, first place; and Blake Henderson, second place.

Salamonie preschool to have eagle theme

Preschool-age children and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool’s “E is for Eagle” on Jan. 19

Children ages two – five and their adults are welcome to attend the class from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center located in Lost Bridge West SRA, Andrews.

Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s basic education, including music, crafts, social interaction, and time outdoors, always with a

nature-related theme.

The program fee is $2 per child.

Advance registration is requested. Register by calling UpperWabash Interpretive Services at 4682127.

Top students at in the high school girls division at were Jada Hart (from left), third place; Danika Holbrook, first place; and Kaylea Baker, second place.

Top students in the high school boys division were (from left) Ivan Ranck, second place; Coan Holloway, first place; and Cooper Drake, third place. Photos provided

Area students receive funds, honors

Remington Trick of North Manchester, a Trine University student, was named to the Vice President's List for the Fall 2022 term. Trick is majoring in Biomedical Engineering.

To earn Vice President's List honors, an undergraduate student must be registered for 12 or more total semester credit hours, including graduate courses, with fewer than 12 credit hours at the undergraduate level.

The student must have a semester combined undergraduate/graduate grade point average between 3.750 and 4.000, with the undergraduate semester grade point average not lower than 3.500.

Daughtry named to dean’s list

The honor roll

lists for Graceland University's 2022 fall term have been announced, and Trenton Daughtry of Wabash, has been named to the dean's list.

Graceland University is in Lamoni, Iowa.

Graceland students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named to the dean's list.

Congratulations, Trenton! Graceland commends you on your academic success.

Caudill receives scholarship

Jacob Caudill of North Manchester

has been awarded the North Manchester Jaycees Scholarship at Manchester University.

The Manchester Senior High School graduate is majoring in History.

This endowed scholarship fund was established by contributions from the North Manchester Jaycees. The Jaycees established the fund to confirm their belief that the quality of life in any community can be enhanced by the vocational efforts of its citizens.

Income from the

endowed fund is to be used to provide a scholarship to a Manchester High School student entering Manchester University.

Caudill receives scholarship

Alissa Bickerstaff of North Manche-ster has been awarded the Mildred Stackhouse Royer Endowed Scholarship at Manchester University.

The Manchester Senior High School graduate is majoring in Elementary Education .

This endowed scholarship fund was establish was established in 2016 by D. Moyne Royer in honor of his late wife, Mildred. Both Manchester College graduates, Moyne '42 and Mildred '38 were elementary school teachers. She taught first grade and he physical education. They were married for 61 years before Mildred passed away in 2006.

JimenezSaucedo receives funds

Karen JimenezSaucedo of North Manchester has been awarded the Mary Ruth Dilling Butterbaugh Elementary Education Scholarship at Manchester University.

The Manchester Senior High School graduate is majoring in Early Childhood and Elementary Education .

This endowed

scholarship fund was establish was established by Wendell and Marcia Dilling in memory of Mary Ruth Dilling Butterbaugh in 1999. Mary Ruth was a dedicated teacher of elementary school children in Indiana for many years.

She graduated from Manchester in 1933 and was the mother and mother-in-law of Wendell and Marcia, respectively.

The Dow Chemical Co. also contributed to this scholarship fund. Income from the fund provides scholarships with preference for promising elementary education majors at Manchester University.

Tribute bands to perform at Eagles, Ford theaters

Kick off 2023 with the music of legends when special events saluting the Foo Fighters, The Doors, Prince and David Bowie come to Honeywell Center venues.

Too Fighters will take the stage on Jan. 28, The Ultimate Doors is set for Feb. 3, Marshall Charloff & Purple Xperience will perform on Feb. 4, and Space Oddity: The David Bowie Experience is set March 4.

Too Fighters–Saturday, January 28, 7:30 p.m. at

Eagles Theatre

The Too Fighters will perform at the Eagles Theatre. They have paid homage to the legendary Foo Fighters for more than 10 years by recreating the band’s sound, look, and electric stage presence. The show, sponsored by Downs Tandy & Petruniw, will feature Foo hits from every album spanning four decades.

A tribute to Jim Morrison and The Doors, the Ultimate Doors will also perform at the Eagles

Theatre. The band provides audiences with an authentic look and sound in a show that pays great attention to detail, from Morrison’s leather outfitsto the color of the mic cable.

Prepare to enjoy a tribute show for old and new generations of Doors fans.

The Purple Xperience, a five piece act with lead singer Marshall Charloff, will pefromat at the Ford Theater. It recreates the magic of Prince with the

fashion, vocals and multi-instrumentalist talent of the late superstar and his band, The Revolution.

Space Oddity: The David Bowie Experience is a live, multimedia experience that will take to the Ford Theater stage. It leads the audience on a musical journey through the metamorphosis of David Bowie’s career.

Purchase tickets for these events at HoneywellArts.org or call 260-563-1102.

Roots & Boots Tour coming

Country legends

Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw and Collin Raye take the stage when the Roots & Boots Tour comes to the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27.

Hitmakers

Tippin, Kershaw and Raye defined ‘90’s country music with dozens of radio singles such as “You’ve Got to Stand for Something,” “She Don’t She’s Beautiful,” and “In This Life.”

Classifieds work

to the Lagro Town Board was Republican Jeffrey Shelton. Samantha Fox, another Republican, filed for the Lagro Town Board.

In Roann, Democrat Robert Ferguson filed for re-election as Roann clerk-treasurer.

ECHO drag races to begin

ECHO Racing has crossed the finish line and will begin holding drag races this weekend, Jan. 14. This is ECHO Racing’s 13th season of working with the youth. As always, this event will be held at the Urbana Lion/Community building. This event is open to all youth.

The time to register for the races will start at 2 p.m. There will be two youth classes. AClass ages 12-18 and B-Class ages 611. There will be awards for Top Eliminator, 2nd and 3rd place in both classes. This youth activity is sponsored by the Urbana Lions Club and is totally free to all youth, Parents, grandparents and guardians. Everyone is welcome to attend and cheer for their favorite ECHO Driver. There is no purchase necessary from anyone. Cars, track and snacks are all free.

The ECHO Officials have checked out the cars and track to make sure the races will run smoothly. ECHO Drag Races will run just like the NHRA races with a few exceptions. The NHRA run their races like, for instance, you line up for the first race, the light

counts down, green come on and you get beat at the finish line, you’re done for that day. You pack-up and go home. ECHO has changed the races for the youth. Depending on how many drivers will determine how many races the youth will run. Sometimes the youth will run 5 or 6 races to determine who will be the Top Eliminators for the final race in their respective class. All these races are called Heat Races. If there is a tie for Top Eliminator, 2nd or 3rd the youth will then participate in Sudden Death Races to determine the winners.

These cars that the ECHO Officials use are all LifeLike HO Scale. They look like Hot Wheels and Matchbox. In this scale these cars are capable of 600 MPH. In ECHO Drag Racing, and how the drive is able to guess when

the green light comes on, will determine the winner. Sometimes the red foul light comes on in which tells them that they have fouled out for that race and move on to the next race when called. This is a fun sport that has helped kids come out of their shell, so to speak. We’ve had kids that made new friends. The youth seem to enjoy the friendly competitiveness of the other youth. This also give them some bragging rights when the win the Top Eliminator Drag Race.

Attention Veterans: if you need to get to a medical facility for your appointment and you need a way, call 765-251-5908 D.A.V.

Transportation to schedule MondayFriday 8AM –Noon.

This is free transportation for all veterans to VA Medical Facilities. May God bless you Veterans for your service. Give D.A.V. Transportation a call today.

Prayer concerns: Joe Adams, 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 and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, our Nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders and health providers.

Condolences to Michael Schuler’s family and friends from the Urbana Community.

Here is a 1/64th blow-up of the chassis and parts of Life-Like HO Scale Slot Car.

Rally for Life will be on Jan. 22 at 489 Bond St. in Wabash. The program begins at 2 p.m. at the LIFE Center’s lower level. Join us for the walk to Falls Cemetery, buses will be provided. Life after Roe. Help us help others to choose life and support those in need. For more information about the Rally or how you can

help please contact us at 260-563-7275. Our office hours are Monday 1-6pm, Wednesday 10 a.m.4 p.m. and Friday 14 p.m.

The Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on Jan. 4, 2023 around 7:30 a.m. They meet every Wednesday and have breakfast together and talk about what is happening in and around the US.

Those attending were Tom and Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Helen Dawes, Amy Niccum and Pat McNabney. This bunch wants to invite you to join them and enjoy the food and company. Come on down some Wednesday morning and see what this group is all about and have some fun.

Thomas Coath, 83 U.S. Marine Corps veteran May 27, 1939 – Dec. 31, 2022

Thomas Coath, 83, of Somerset, died at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

He was born on May 27, 1939, in Chicago, to Edward Stern and Helen (Gottschalk) Coath.

Thomas married Joyce Mullins in West Hamlin, W.Va., on Feb. 8, 1961. He worked as a claim manager for AutoOwners Insurance Company in Sweetser, retiring after more than 35 years. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a member of the American Legion Post 15 in Wabash, and a life member of the Wabash Elks Lodge. Thomas enjoyed golfing, guns, Nascar racing, and loved the Marine Corps. He was also an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Coath of Somerset; three children, Deborah (Brian) Keffaber of Wabash, Thomas (Rebecca) Coath of Somerset, and Steven (Aundrea) Coath of Indianapolis; four grandchildren, Jessica Keffaber of Wabash, Samantha Keffaber of Beltsville, Md., Christopher Coath of Kokomo, and Nolan Coath of Indianapolis; sister, Ann Lishamer of Noblesvill; and sister-in-law, Katie Coath of Northfield, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Richard Warren Coath.

Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Nathan Whybrew officiating. Burial will be in Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery, Somerset. Visitation was Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Wabash Elks Veterans Service Program.

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

Anita Blocher, 81

Attended Laketon Wesleyan Church

Nov. 28, 1941 – Jan. 3, 2023

Anita Maxine Blocher, 81, North Manchester, died Jan. 3, 2023.

She was born Nov. 28, 1941.

Visitation is 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at McKee Mortuary. Services will follow.

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Mary Lengel, 87

Co-owned Legel’s Gun Shop Oct. 26, 1935 – Dec. 30, 2022

Mary C. Lengel, 87, of rural Wabash, died at 11 p.m., Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

She was born on Oct. 26, 1935, in Little Falls, Minn., to Frederick A. and Susan M. Wittke.

Mary married Donald V. Lengel at St Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash, on Sept.r 11, 1954; he died August 12, 2012. Mary co-owned Lengel’s Gun Shop with her husband Donald V. Lengel in Wabash for 30 years. During the time the gun shop was in business, Mary made all customers feel they were part of the family.

Before her marriage, she attended nurses training in Fort Wayne. Mary also owned a ceramic studio for several years where she created many beautiful items and taught others to do the same.

She was a member of St Bernard’s Catholic Church. Mary was active in the Art Guild of Wabash, art classes with Jo Wood, and had a special group of Art Ladies who attended weekly painting sessions at her home. Mary entered multiple art contests with her paintings and won several awards. Mary made a home for her family full of love, laughter, music, and learning. She also volunteered at the Life Center in Wabash and in their later years, Mary and Don were substitute drivers for Meals on Wheels, and also volunteered at the soup kitchen. Mary also enjoyed working puzzles, gardening, and being involved with any activities of the family.

She is survived by nine children, Kathryn Jones of Wabash, David Lengel of Fort Wayne, Stephen (Lisa) Lengel of Urbana, Patricia Godfroy of LaFontaine, Christine (Michael) Paul and Dewayne (Julia) Lengel, both of Wabash, James (Armando Garcia Pascual) Lengel of San Francisco, Calif., Caroline (Steven) Nose of LaFontaine, and Amanda (David) Van Jelgerhuis of Fishers; 30 grandchildren, Daniel (Tiffany) Barton of Andrews, Marie (Danny) Lloyd of LaFontaine, Josh Lengel, Abby Lengel, Libby Lengel, Sam Lengel, Crissi Lengel, Brianna Lengel, Cody Lengel, Amber Lengel, and Katie (John) Williams, all of Urbana, Ali Lengel of North Manchester, Margaret (Daniel) Ryggs and Evette (Nicholas) Honeycutt, both of Wabash, Greg (Marci) Lengel of Lafayette, Shellie (John) Kellerman of Detroit, Michigan, Jerry Lengel of Kokomo, Chase A Bush-McLaughlin of San Francisco, Luke and Nicholas Van Jelgerhuis, both of Fishers, Alexandra, Miranda, and Matthew Nose, all of LaFontaine, Lydia (Evan) Smith of Champagne, Ill., Hannah Lengel of Winona Lake, Abigail (Adam) Betts of Louisville, Ky., Andrew (Bethany) Campbell of McCordsville, Alex (Tara Ayres) Paul of Wabash, Gina Smith of Peru, 1st Lt. Rachael Godfroy of Manhattan, Kan.; 35 greatgrandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sisters and brother, Joann Smith of Fort Wayne, Ted Wittke of Tucson, Ariz., Winnifred Bowling of Dillsboro, and Barbara (Steve) Renz of Fort Wayne.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers James and Bernard Wittke, and her sister Gerlyn Wittke.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 188 W. Sinclair, Wabash, with Father Jay Horning officiating. Visitation was Tuesday at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash, with a rosary service. Burial will be at a later date in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is St. Bernard Catholic Church.

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

Wera Basandaio, 84 Danced in the movies

Nov. 19, 1938 – Jan. 6, 2023

Wera K. Anderson Basandaio, 84, North Manchester, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away Jan. 6, 2023, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born to Russian and German parents in Germany on Nov. 19, 1938.

At the age of 5, Wera began dancing, a passion she continued throughout her life. After moving to the United States, she became a professional ballet dancer and danced in the movies “Cleopatra” and “Hercules.” Wera then moved to Mishawaka, where she created a successful dance studio with over one hundred students. There she taught the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team to dance in order to improve their balance skills. While living in Mishawaka she was also a member of Community Baptist Church in South Bend.

Wera had a bubbly personality that drew people to her. She was thoughtful and kind. Wera found love later in life, and on Feb. 22, 1991, she married Michael P. Anderson (Miguelangelo Basandaio). The two were wed for fourteen years before Michael passed away on June 8, 2005.

The loving memory of Wera Anderson Basandaio will be forever cherished by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, James E. “Jim” and Patricia J. “Pat” Hartley, Wabash; brothers-in-law, Mark (Jennifer) Anderson, Warsaw, and James “Russ” Hartley, Belton, Texas.

Wera was preceded in death by her husband, Michael P. Anderson (Miguelangelo Basandaio); sisters-in-law, Cynthia “Cindy” Roser and Shelly Lambert; and brother-in-law, Jeffrey Anderson.

Family and friends may call Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 from 2-3 p.m. at Peabody Retirement Community Chapel, 400 W. 7th St., North Manchester. A celebration of Wera’s life will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor Brian Chamberlain officiating. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley St., North Manchester, at a later date.

The family of Wera Anderson Basandaio has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Bonnie Smith, 68

Worked in Human Resources

Sept. 5, 1954 – Dec. 28, 2022

Bonnie Lou (Rice) Smith, 68, North Manchester, died Dec. 28, 2022.

She was born to Allen D. and Doris Jane (Hatton) Rice on Sept. 5, 1954.

Visitation and services were Jan. 5 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

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Richard Merrick, 94

U.S. Army veteran

March 18, 1928 – Jan. 4, 2023

Richard Eugene Merrick, 94, of Wabash, died at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at his home.

He was born on March 18, 1928, in Wabash, to Cecil L. “Stub” and Gertrude P. (Miller) Merrick.

Richard was a 1947 graduate of Roann High School, and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Korea. He married Dorothy Hetzler at the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash, on May 6, 1955.

Richard was a retired farmer, drove a fuel truck for Wabash County Farm Bureau Co-Op, and also owned and operated the D/X station in Urbana. He was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ.

Richard was an avid bowler, Indiana University Basketball fan, and enjoyed riding horses.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Merrick; two children, Rod (Robin) Merrick and Kelly (Greg) Schenkel; all of Wabash; five grandchildren, Casey (Tyler) Dyson and Kyle (Heidi) Merrick, both of Wabash, Joshua (Kaylee) Merrick of Wimberly, Texas, Brianne (Darrin) Haupert of Cutler, and Adam (Michelle) Schenkel of Fishers; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Lavonne Spiece and Barbara Underhill; and grandson Aaron Merrick.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with grandson, Joshua Merrick officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Bachelor Creek Church of Christ.

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

LuAnn Greene, 67

Enjoyed crocheting

Sept. 5, 1955 – Jan. 3, 2023

LuAnn Greene, 67, North Manchester died Jan. 3. 2023.

She was born Sept. 5, 1955.

Friends and family may call Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, from 10 a.m. to noon at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Ira Lewis, 90

Served as U.S. Navy diver Feb. 3, 1932 – Jan. 1, 2023

Ira Donald Lewis, 90, North Manchester died Jan. 1, 2023.

He was born Feb. 3, 1932.

Services were Jan. 7, 2023, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Visitation was Jan. 6. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

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James Shriver, 77

Retired from Thermafiber

July 23, 1945 – Jan. 7, 2023

James Carl Shriver, 77, of Wabash, died 5:08 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on July 23, 1945, in Monroe, Mich., to Cleo Shriver and Clara Marie (Schnabel) Wheating, and was raised by his mother and step-dad Harold Wheating.

Jim was a graduate of Whitmer High School in Toledo, Ohio. He received his associate’s degree from the University of Toledo, and his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Tri State University. He married Judith Jumper in Atlanta, Ga., on Jan. 17, 1998.

Jim worked at US Gypsum/Thermafiber, retiring after 35 years. He held numerous positions within US Gypsum, and also held several patents. Jim was instrumental in developing fire containment systems in the seven tallest buildings in the world, including the World Trade Center. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and the Elks Lodge, both in Wabash. He loved his family and friends. Jim was a lifelong fisherman and also enjoyed hunting and trapping. After his retirement, Jim enjoyed woodworking and traveling. He lived in Wabash since 1976, coming from Toledo, Ohio where he lived most of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Judith Shriver of Wabash; two children, Drew (Barb) Shriver of Peru, and Lorna (Jay) Martin of Wabash; step daughter, Amy (Lantz) Howell of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren, Joshua (Angelica) Shriver of Cromwell, Mitchell (Keyana) Shriver of Wabash, Mason Diskey and Olivia Diskey, both of Fort Wayne; three step-grandchildren, Leyton Howell, Carys Howell, and Kyra Howell, all of Houston; and six great-grandchildren, Lily, Dawson, Griffen, Gabriel, Ayden, and Memphis. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, and infant daughter, Katherine Marie Shriver.

Funeral services will be 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Dr. Kent Young officiating. Friends may call 4-6 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Graveside services and burial will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 14, 2022, at Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery, 6382 Monroe St., Sylvania, Ohio, with Pastor Ted Kerr officiating.

Preferred memorial is Wabash Trinity Lutheran Church.

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

Wabash County Sheriff’s Department Arrests

Lucinda Gale Williams, 45, North Manchester, was charged with driving while suspended and speeding on Dec. 16.

Benjamin David Whitaker, 36, Wabash, was

Worked at Ford Meter Box Dec. 10, 1952 – Dec. 31, 2022

Lee Howard Jr., 70, of Wabashpassed away at 3:40 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash.

He was born on Dec. 10, 1952, to Lee Sr. and Maggie (Shepherd) Howard in Auburn.

Lee married Linda Hooks on June 27, 1970. He worked at Ford Meter Box in Wabash and retired in 2015. Lee enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and golfing, and riding motorcycles, but most of all being with his family.

Lee is survived by his wife, Linda of Wabash; one son, David Howard of Wabash; three daughters, Tracy (Mark) McMahan of Montevideo, Minn., Brenda (Alan) Hetzner of Denver, and Maggie Howard of Wabash; six grandchildren, Kayla Stefanatos, Devon Howard, Ryan Davenport, Andrea Shively, Jadelyn McMahan, Annalise McMahan; two greatgrandchildren; two step-grandchildren, Brandon Hetzner and Taylor Defch; four step-great grandchildren; one brother, Paul Howard of Nappanee; one sister, Sue Clemons of Cromwell.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, one son, Jerry Howard, two brothers, Kenny Howard, and Les Howard.

A Celebration of Life will be at a future date privately among family and friends.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with Lee Howard Jr.’s final arrangements.

WEEKLY REPORTS

charged with resisting law enforcement, criminal trespass and public intoxication on Dec. 17.

Kasey Nicole Pennington, 38, Wabash, was charged with operating while intoxicated on Dec. 18.

Terry Lee Burkett, 43, Butler,

was charged with possession of methamphetamine on Dec. 18.

Jalen Michael Wilson, 21, Galveston, was charged with violation of probation –domestic battery on Dec. 18.

Francisco Ortiz, 33, Indianapolis, was charged with

failure to appear –driving while suspended, on Dec. 18.

Tavis Ray Crittendon, 29, Syracuse, was charged with court ordered transport on Dec. 19.

Brad Dewayne Wilson, 39, Monterey, Tenn., was charged with unlawful posses-

sion of syringe, misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia, writ of body attachment –contempt on Dec. 19.

Linda Renee Heldenbrand, 44, North Manchester, was charged with possession of methamphetamine Cont. on Pg. 9.

on Dec. 19.

Scott Michael Dingess, 37, North Manchester, was charged with domestic battery, battery and criminal mischief less than $750 on Dec. 20.

Matthew Lynn Moorman, 42, Wabash, was charged with probation violation –operating while intoxicated, prior conviction within 7 years, and EHD violation – operating while intoxicated prior conviction within 7 years on Dec. 20.

Kayla Madge Baker, 31, Peru, was charged with theft of less than $750 on Dec. 20.

Shawn Preston Miracle, 40, Wabash, was charged with operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08 or more and invasion of privacy, on Dec. 20.

Joshua Shayne Burruss, 28, Wabash, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia on Dec. 21.

Daniel Joe Herron, 56, Wabash, was charged with operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more, and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, on Dec. 23.

Joshua Wayne Owens, 39 Wabash, was charged with domestic battery on Dec. 25.

Kenneth F. Emely, 38, Wabash, was charged with failure to appear – possession of controlled substance and failure to appear operating with expired plates on Dec. 26.

Aaron Shane Bowland, 44, Laketon, was charged with being a habitual traffic violator and resisting law enforcement on Dec. 26.

Helaina K. Walters, 22, Marion, was

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charged with possession of marijuana on Dec. 26.

Heath Curtis Sesco, 26, Wabash, was charged with public intoxication on Dec. 26.

Marcus Wayne McCord, 40, Knoxville, Tenn., was charged with two counts of probation violation –unlawful possession of a syringe.

Nicole Alayne Harris, 45, Marion, was charged with conversion, on Dec. 27.

Michael John Lincoln, 45, Naples, Fla., was charged arrested on a warrant from Hamilton County.

Bryan Michael Siblisk, 41, Peru, was charged with fraud.

Jordan Robert Rowland, 27, Lawarance, was charged with violation of probation –dealing in a narcotic drug, violation of probation – possession of a narcotic drug, violation of probation –Unlawful possession of a syringe and violation of probation – operating while intoxicated.

Deedra Marie Martinez, 32, Wabash, was charged with unlawful possession of a syringe.

Ashton Jacob Poor, 25, Wabash, was charged with violation of pre trail – possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia, and visiting a common nuisance – controlled substances violation of pre trail.

Accidents

A vehicle driven by Bradley J. Beckner, 52, Leesburg, struck a deer on U.S. 24, east of County Road 400 W at 6 a.m. Dec. 17.

Damage was estimated at between $5,001 and $10,000.

Vehicles driven by Noah C. Liske, 20, Fairfax Station, Va., and Patrick R. Owens, 37, Bainbridge, N.Y., collided on State

Road 114 west of County Road 300 E at 7:40 p.m. Dec. 16.

Damage was estimated at between $10,001 and $25,000.

Vehicles driven by John D. Lehner, 75, Wabash, and Jamie A. Graf, 41, Wabash, collided on State Road 13 and County Road 950 N at 5:41 p.m. Dec. 16. Damage was estimated at between $10,001 and $25,000.

A vehicle driven by Jay A. Driskill, 68, Somerset, struck a deer at 1:13 p.m. Dec. 16 on State Road 13, south of County Road 950 S. Damage was estimated at between $5,001 and $10,000.

A vehicle driven by Vicky S. Dyson, 62, Roann, struck a tree on County Road 800 N, west of County Road 600 W at 10:38 a.m. Dec. 17. Damage was estimated at between $5,001 and $10,000.

A vehicle driven by Lindsey R. Johnson, 33, North Manchester, struck a patch of ice, then went off the road and struck a tree on County Road 1450 east of State Road 13 at 10:51 p.m. Dec. 17. Damage was estimated at between $10,001 and $25,000.

A vehicle driven by Karson R. Pratt, 18, Denver, struck a deer on County Road 750 W, south of County Road 400 N at 6:24 p.m. Dec. 19. Damage was estimated at between$2,501 to $5,000.

A vehicle driven by Jeffrey S. Makofka, 52, Andrews, struck a deer at 8:12 a.m. on Old U.S. 24 west of County Road 400 W. Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $2,500.

A vehicle driven by Victoria D. Pierce, 76, North Manchester, struck a deer on County Road 200 W south of County Road 750 N at 5:23 a.m. Dec. 21. Damage was

estimated at $1,001 and $2,500.

A vehicle driven by Amy L. Sills, 54, Warsaw, struck a deer at 6:52 a.m. Dec. 22 on State Road 13 south of County Road 1500 N. Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $2,500.

Vehicles driven by Yunyi Gao, 20, Lafayette, and Nancy K. Labonte, 53, Wabash, collided at 12:47 p.m. Dec. 23 on U.S. 24, west of Old U.S. Highway 24.

Damage was estimated at between $10,001 and $25,000.

Vehicles driven by Joseph L. Kerr, 57, Wabash, and Samantha C. Holloway, 29, Akron, collided on U.S. 24, east of Wabash Street at 10:45 p.m. Dec. 23. Damage was estimated at between $25,001 and $50,000. Kerr was cited for operating a motor vehicle without financial liability.

A vehicle driven by Sherry L. Slaughter, 36, Garrett, slid on ice and struck a guard rail on U.S. 24 and Cass Street at 1:01 p.m. Dec. 23.

Damage was estimated at between $2,501 and $5,000.

A vehicle driven by Korbin I. Haupert, 15, Wabash, slid on ice and struck a pole on U.S. 24, west of Cass Street at 2:26 p.m. Dec. 23.

Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $2,500.

A vehicle driven by Breanna A. Waid, 27, Peru, lost

control of her vehicle due to ice, left the roadway and flipped onto its side in a ditch on Old U.S. 24, east of County Road 800 W. It then came to a rest after striking a tree at 7:45 p.m. Dec. 25. Damage was estimated at between $10,001 and $25,000.

A vehicle driven by Dominic M. Holmes, 20, Wabash, lost control of his vehicle due to ice on Old U.S. 24 and County Road 800W, then struck a tree and came to a rest. Damage was estimated at between $2,501 and $5,000.

Vehicles driven by Blake E. Rodgers, 26, Pierceton, and Zachery N. Morris, 23, Wabash, collided at the intersection of Briarwood and Meridian Road at 6:18 p.m. Dec. 25. Damage was estimated at between $10,001 and $25,000.

Katie E. Watkins, 33, Wabash, lost control of her vehicle after hitting a patch of ice on U.S. 24, east of County Road 800 W at 6:40 a.m. Dec. 26. Damage was estimated at between $5,001 and $10,000.

A vehicle driven by Amy A. Powell, 36, Wabash, caught fire on County Road 700 W, south of County Road 200 N at 5:07 p.m. Dec. 26. Damage was estimated at $25,001 and $50,000.

A vehicle driven by Adam D. Stevens, 33, Amboy, struck a deer on County Road 800 W,

Bernice Brown, 82 Enjoyed fishing

May 3, 1940 – Jan. 7, 2023

Bernice C. Brown, 82, of rural Akron, passed away at 7:05 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at her residence.

Bernie was born on May 3, 1940 in Chicago, Ill., to the late Cornelius and Winnie (Kelderhouse) Sterk. Her family moved to Akron in 1948. She graduated from Akron High School in the class of 1958.

She married on Dec. 4, 1964 to Ted Larry Kuhn. He preceded her on Dec. 6, 1980. She was a longtime member of the Akron United Methodist Church.

Bernie met Paul Brown when she worked for Bendix of North Manchester. After a 2 year courtship, they were married on Oct. 26, 1992. She also later worked for Heckman Bindery. Together, Bernie and Paul traveled a lot and enjoyed fishing, notably in Minnesota. She also enjoyed watching all sports. Bernie was also fond of children, especially her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her husband Paul Brown of Akron; sisters Margaret Tromp, Schererville, Wilma Belsan, Brookfield, Ill., and Cornelia Moore, Akron; brothers Robert and wife, Sharon, Sterk, Sevierville, Tenn., Bert and wife, Theressa, Sterk, Akron, and Lee and wife, Leta, Sterk, Rochester; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bernie was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Ted Larry Kuhn, brothers John, Herman, Charles, and Richard and sisters Nellie Mosher, Carrie Koster, Dorothy Sterk, and Nancy Sterk.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron.

The interment will take place in the Akron Cemetery, Akron.

Visitation hours will be held from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Akron United Methodist Church or to Gentiva Hospice.

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

Registration for Minds in Action now underway

Each summer, MSD of Wabash County offers hands-on learning experiences through a program called Minds In Action (MIA). Summer 2023 brings the return of cross-country student trips for MSDWC students. Students in Grades 5-8 qualify for MIA - Level 3, which is headed to the U.S. Northeast this year. This trip will be from June 11-22, 2023, and includes experiences at Niagara Falls, Mt. Washington, Acadia National Park, whitewater rafting, whale watching, and much more.

Registration is now open for Minds In Action 2023. Spots are limited, so early registrations and deposits are encouraged. To learn more about Minds In Action, go to: https://www.msdw c.org/about/academics/summer.

The Wabash Life Center invites you to join them for the 2023 Rally for LIFE on Sunday, Jan. 22. The program begins at 2 p.m. at the Life

Center’s lower level, 489 Bond St. After the program, join them for the walk to Falls Cemetery. Buses will also be provided. Please help others to choose LIFE and support those in need. For more information about the Rally or how you can help, please contact The Life Center at 260563-7275; office hours are Monday 1-6pm, Wednesday 10am-4pm, and Friday 1-4pm.

The Lagro Community Church welcomes you to church.

Sunday School is every Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. and worship service is at 10 a.m. Tim Brown is the speaker for Jan. 15.

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. Minister Mark Wisniewski’s sermon for Jan. 15 will be “How to Handle a Sanballat,” based on the Old Testament book of Nehemiah. The Men’s Group will meet Monday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m.

A New Year’s devotion from Preacher Mark: “Do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) On the first day of a new year many of us wish each other a “Happy New Year!” But as we begin a new year, we need more than a hopeful greeting from the people around us. We need to listen to what God told Joshua about 3,400 years ago. As Joshua was about to lead God’s people into the promised land, he had reason to be afraid. He had an enormous task ahead of him, and he was well aware of the danCont. on Pg. 16.

Lunch Brunch to meet Jan. 17

Lunch Brunch is group of people who will be going out to lunch on Jan. 17 at Habanero in Wabash. Members meet at 11:30 and to eat and have “followership” with each other. Most of us attend the LaFontaine Christian Church, but anyone may join us. This is open to both men and women. If you like to go out to eat, come and join us on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 11:30 a.m.

RALLY FOR LIFE is Sunday Jan. 22. Program begins at 2 p.m. LIFE Center’s lower level 489 Bond St. in Wabash. Join us for the walk to Falls Cemetery, buses will be provided. Life after Roe Help us help others to choose life and support those in need. For more information about the Rally or how you can help please contact us at 260-563-7275. Our office hours are Monday 1-6pm, Wednesday 10 a.m.4 p.m. and Friday 14 p.m.

SOMETHING I HAD NOT HEARD BEFORE and I thought you might like to read it. Did you know this? The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ. Two turtle doves are the Old and New Testaments. Three French hens stand for faith, hope and love. The four calling birds are the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John. The five golden rings

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recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament. The six geese a-laying stand for the six days of creation. Seven swans aswimming represent the seven-fold gifts of the Holy Spirit-Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy. The eight maids a-milking are the eight beatitudes. Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit-Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and

Self Control. The ten lords a-leaping are the ten commandments. The eleven pipers piping stand for the eleven faithful disciples. The twelve drummers drumming symbolizes the twelve points of belief in the Apostles’ Creed. So, there is your history for today.

Unknown NICE MESSAGE FOR 2023 “If you Fail never give up because F.A.I.L. Means “first attempt in learning!” End is not the end. In fact, E.N.D. means “effort never dies!” If you get No as an answer, remember N.O. Means “next opportunity!” 2023

Fresh start

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attend the LaFontaine Christian Church, but anyone may join us. This is open to both men and women. If you like to go out to eat, come and join us on Tuesday January 17 at 11:30 a.m.

LAFONTAINE CHRISTIAN CHURCH every Wednesday 10:3012 is WIGGLES AND GIGGLES

Who: 0-5-year-old! WHAT: 90 minutes of fellowship, dancing, laughing, activities, crafts, and snack time! Where: LaFontaine Christian Church So, Mothers and Grandmas who have a child or grandchild in this age range, be sure and bring them and enjoy this time with your child or grandchild and other Mothers and Grandmothers.

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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 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 9:00 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 JesusPeacefully, 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 Rd. 24). Office phone 260-563-8234. Sunday Morning Service 10:00 a.m. and Sunday Evening Service 6:00 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) 563-8452. Lead Pastor, Brandon Eaton. Join us for inperson worship at 8:30AM or 10:45AM, or via livestream 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 260571-7686. 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.

Light City Bible Church Located at 477 N. Wabash St., Wabash. Phone 260-275-4448. Sunday Worship 10AM. www.lightcitywabash.org

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; Pastor Nathan Whybrew, Youth Pastor Nick Smith. Service Times: 8am and 10am in the sanctuary. Youth Group Times: Sunday evenings @ Wabash First UMC: Middle school, 5pm-6:30pm, High school, 6pm-8:30pm, www.wabashfirstumc.org; www.facebook.com/wabashfirstumc 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!

Valley Rich Red Hats has Christmas meeting

Valley Rich Red Hats met at Eugenia’s for their Christmas meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday Dec. 20 with Patty Sausman as the hostess. Sherry Draper gave everyone a candy cane gingerbread man that she had made. Everyone brought a white elephant gift to use as bingo prizes. Winner of the big gift card prize was Sherry Draper. Congrats to her. Those attending were Nancy Meyer, Beverly Knee, Jane Long, Millie Ogden, Ruth Dyson, Judy Word, and Hilda Speicher. There will be no meeting in Jan..

Sherry Draper will be hosting February meeting on Tuesday,

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

Ann Meyer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

surprise him with a shower of cards. They would like the cards mailed to the following address in Warsaw: Dale Norman, C/O Danette Till, 600 Biscayne Ave., Warsaw, IN 46580.

place items in our blessing box in our back parking lot. Stop and see them at 489 Bond Street in Wabash. Hours are: Monday 1-6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Friday 1-4 p.m.

a.m.; February 2 –Roann Lions Club Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; February 13 –Roann Town Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

missed by so many.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Jan. 11 –Mr. & Mrs. Matt Shafer.

16 – Andrea Schuler, John Lynn, Troy Baer, and Lauren McWhirt.

February 21. The place will be announced later.

Roann Lions Club will be having their Senior banquet on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m.

Meal will be served at 6 p.m.. It will be held at the Community Building.

DALE NORMAN’S 90th birthday is coming up on Jan. 24. His family would love to

LIFE CENTER is planning their Rally for Life on Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. in the lower level of Life Center. This will be followed by the walk to Falls Cemetery. Current immediate needs are: Girls 18M shirts & pants, 2T shirts & pants, 4T and 5T shirts & pants. Also needed immediately are: Boys 2T – 5T shirts & pants. They are in need of some volunteers.

You may drop off donations during business hours or

Manchester U vice president honored

Melanie Harmon, vice president for advancement at Manchester University, was awarded the Michael Ziemianski Distinguished Service Award recipient at the CASE District V Conference.

The annual award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recognizes advancement professionals who has outstanding service to the district.

The Fort Wayne resident has been a CASE volunteer for more than 20 years, working to bring regional programming and networking to advance-

ment professionals across Indiana, as well as program chair, operations chair and conference chair for previous CASE V conferences. She served on the CASE V District Board of Directors for 10 years and on the National Board of Trustees from 2017-19.

CASE is a global nonprofit association dedicated to educational advancement professionals-in alumni relations, communications, development, marketing and advancement services-who share the goal of championing education to transform lives.

PASTOR BALMER of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for Jan. 15, 2023 will be from Revelation 2:1-7 titled “Forsaking Your First Love”. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9:00 a.m. The church is located at the corner of Adams and Arnold in Roann.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Jan. 12 –Roann Heritage Group, 5:30 p.m.; Jan. 26 – Happy Homemakers, 9:00

THE ROANN Town Board has announced their monthly meeting will be on the second Monday of each month starting in 2023.

PLEASE CONTINUE praying for: Jackie Slee, Phil Swihart, 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 THOUGHTS and prayers go out to the Mike Schuler family on his passing; he will be

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Jan. 13 – Danielle Galbraith; Jan. 14 –Kerry Krom and Carla Krom; Jan. 15 – Tom Dyson; Jan.

I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at 765833-2614. Deadline is Wednesday at 10 a.m. to appear in the next paper.

Knights of Columbus to host Winter Tailgate

Join the Knights of Columbus No.16440 for their Winter Tailgate featuring Nelson’s Port-A-Pit Chicken and Pit-ta-toes on Saturday, Jan. 14. Winter Tailgate will be serving from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. or sold out and will be held at the St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 1203 E. St. Rd. 114.

Pre-sale guaranteed only until Noon – go get there early!

Price is as follows: Half: $9; Pit-ta-toes: $4. Tickets available from Knights of Columbus members or by calling the church at 982-4404.

RALLY FOR LIFE will be held Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023 at the LIFE Center located at 489 Bond Street, Wabash. The program will begin at 2 p.m. in the lower level of the Center, followed by the walk to Falls Creek Cemetery. Buses will be provided for those who are unable to make the walk. Life after Roe – help us helpo others to choose life and support those in need. For more information about the Rally or ow you can help, please contact us at 260-563-7275. Office hours are M: 1-6 p.m., W: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; and F 1-4 p.m.

MFOC THRIFT SHOP: MFOC Thrift Shop is located at 410 N. Market Street, 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. 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 14 p.m. on Thursday in the same building as the Thrift Shop (410 N. Market Street).

NM COMMUNITY PANTRY: Located at the Market Street ‘porch area’ of the N. M. Public Library, the small outdoor pantry is open 24/7. The outdoor shed has been wellstocked by the community with items such as canned goods, pasta, diapers, toilet paper, hygiene products, and snack items. The Community Pantry is available for anyone to take anything they may need, no application needed.

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 Street. 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.

Beacon returns $1.34M

In appreciation for member-owners dedication and the credit union’s strong operating performance in 2022, the Beacon Credit Union Board of Directors returned over $1.34 million in loan interest to qualifying member-owners.

The money returned to borrowers was in the form of a loan interest rebate.

Those receiving the rebate were member-owners who paid interest on a loan during 2022, whose loan was not delinquent and remained

active as of Dec. 31, 2022. “2022 was a great year for Beacon Credit Union thanks to the support of our member-owners,” said Kevin Willour, President/CEO.

“The loyalty of our member-owners to save and borrow from us year after year contributes to our ability to return earnings in the form of a loan interest rebate.”

Beacon Credit Union has averaged over $1 million in yearly loan interest rebates for member-borrowers over the past 15 years.

gers that he and the people would soon be facing. He needed God’s encouragement.

A new year brings lots of questions: Will our health hold? Will I be able to hang on to my job? Will I live to see the end of this year? Will the economy improve? The Creator of the universe comes to us and says, “Don’t be afraid; don’t be discouraged.” What happens in this coming year is not left to chance. “The LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Many years later, the Lord Jesus made the same promise when He said, “I am with you always.” (Matthew 28:20) That’s the reason we can wish each other a “Happy New Year!” (from Arthur J. Schoonveld, http://todaydevotional.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 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.

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.

Upcoming events for Northfield Junior/Senior High School: Jan. 11 – BBB; GBB; 7/8 BB & GBB; 6th BBB –Taylor; Baseball; Club VB.

Jan. 12 – 7/8 GBB; BBB; 6th BBBSouthwood; 7/8 BB; Wrestling (V/JV) at North Miami Middle/HS; Basketball (V Girls) – Lakeland Christian; V Base.

Jan. 13 –Wrestling (V/JV) at Girls State; CANCELED –Basketball (Frosh Boys &,JV Girls) at North Miami Middle/HS; Basketball (JV/V Boys & V Girls) at North Miami.

Jan. 14 – Robotics Competition at Purdue HS; Basketball (7/8 Girls) at Crestview.

Jan. 16 – NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Jr. Day; BBB; GBB; 6th BBB – Wabash HS; Basketball (7/8 Boys & Girls) at Oak Hill; Club vb; V base; VBB. Jan. 17 – BBB; GBB; Basketball (7/8) & Wrestling (V/JV) at Tippecanoe Valley; Basketball (7/8 Girls) at Maconaquah HS. Jan. 18 – BBB; GBB; 7/8 GBB; Basketball (7/8 Boys) at Southern Wells; Club VB; V base.

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

Our heartfelt con-

dolences to the family and friends of John Green and Michael Moore.

Lagro Happy Birthday: Jan. 11 – Carole Kessinger; Jan. 14 – Lisa Schaaf; Jan. 16 –Robin Daihl.

Late Anniversary greetings to Randy and Tammy Keaffaber, celebrating 30 years on Jan. 2.

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!

the LaFontaine Senior Center across from McDonald Funeral Home parking lot on every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. You do not have to be a senior citizen to play.

IN LAFONTAINE: Grant Creek Mercantile at 17 W. Branson St. Are going to be closed until March. If you missed shopping at this store, be sure and put it on your calendar to go in March 2023.

ON MONDAY, JAN. 9 at 6:00 pm in LaFontaine Town Hall at the LaFontaine Town Council Meeting, Alex Downard from the Imagine One 85 initiative will present the final version of the countywide comprehensive plan to the Council and will be available after the meeting to answer any questions or discuss the plan’s implementation further with anyone from the community. To view, download, or learn more about the

Imagine One 85 plan you can visit imagineone85.org or by emailing Alex at alex@downarddevstrategies.com

OUR CONDOLENCE and PRAYERS to family and friends of Mary Lengal.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kali Erb Jan.12, Carol Stouffer Jan. 13. Dorothy Henderson, Josiah Friedersdorf Jan. 15, Indie Meyer Piercy Jan. 16, Denise Faust Jan. 17, Ray Jacobs, Jeremy Steele Jan. 18, Mason Meyer, Chris Kuester, Bonnie Terry, Kristin Skinner Jan. 19

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Gene and Peggy Stewart, Paul and Sue Barnhill Jan. 17, Don and Jean Garrison Jan. 18

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