The Paper of Wabash County -- Dec. 14, 2022

Lawmakers to focus on budget

By Joseph Slacian

The budget will be the primary focus of the Indiana Legislative session that begins on Monday, Jan. 9.

“The big thing we’re going to be talking about this year, is how to allocated approximately $37 billion over the next two years,” State Sen. Andy Zay said.

Zay and State Rep.-elect Lorissa Sweet spoke on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at a Grow Wabash County event for its investors. The pair spoke about the upcoming session, and fielded questions from those in attendance.

All fiscal matters begin in the Indiana House, and about midway through the session the budg et will be sent to the Indiana Senate.

The Senate will work on the budget, then the two sides will “hash it out in the end,” Zay said. House officials are waiting for a revenue fore cast due to be released Dec. 15, he said.

“Once that comes, it will give them a better baseline as to where we want to prioritize monies, where we will be investing monies and what the structure of that budget will be,” Zay continued. “Before we finalize it … there will be another revenue forecast and with those numbers we will finalize and get down to the dollars and cents at that point.”

There will continue to be an investment in education, and that investment will increase, Zay believes.

In addition to the budget, he said, “the Senate will come up with five or six hundred good ideas, and our friends in the House will come up with a thousand good ideas. There will be plenty to debate and consider over four months this winter.”

State Rep.-elect Lorissa Sweet will serve a portion of Wabash County in the state’s newly created 50th District. The district also includes Huntington County, as well as parts of Miami and Wells counties.

“I’m excited, and terrified and tired already,” she told those at the Grow Wabash County event. “It has been a lot. I am starting every day. I’m talking to people every day. There is so much that I don’t know, and that’s why I’m here.”

She said those attending the event were “the bread and butter of this county, of this area, and I need to know what you need.”

“I’m not going to spew about a bunch of things… I need to know what you know.”

Sweet served six years on the Wabash County Council.

“I’ve seen things the state does that prohibits us, or inhibits us, from doing the things that we need to do locally,” she said. “For me, the biggest thing is bringing the money back to the county so we could spend it in ways that benefit us here.”

Government was meant to be from the ground up, she said.

“That means that, here at the local level, we

know what we need more than the state knows what we need,” Sweet continued. “The state knows more what the state needs more than what the federal government needs.

“So, if we can bring the money back here, where it belongs, we can best spend it that way.”

She said she is concerned about the continuing shrinking population in the area, and it trying to work on ways to stop the decline.

“If you know of ways we can do that, I’m all ears,” Sweet said. “I love living here. I love raising my family here. I have two adult children and they’ve chosen to stay here. I love that.

“Making this a great place to live, a successful place to live, is what I’m here for. That’s why I ran.”

County, NM receive Community Crossing funds

By Joseph Slacian

Wabash County and North Manchester each have received funding through the Community Crossings grant program.

Wabash County will receive $455.894.71, while North Manchester will receive $44,909.36.

The awards were part of $119 million in grants presented to 229 communities around the State of Indiana. The money, the state’s portion of matching fund grants, must be used for local road projects through the governor’s Next Level Roads program.

“Modernizing and improving transportation infrastructure is a key component of driving economic development in the Hoosier state,” Gov. Eric Holcomb said. “The Community Crossings program continues to help take communities to

the next level by providing safe, reliable roads and bridges for residents and visitors alike.”

Communities submitted funding applications in July and August.

“Indiana prides itself on a being a business friendly state, and with that in mind, it is important for our infrastructure to be well-maintained,” State Sen. Andy Zay said. “These targeted grants provide local communities with funding to preserve and improve our roads and bridges so we can continue to be among the nation’s leaders in reliable infrastructure, and I applaud our local leaders for investing in our future.”

State Rep. Craig Snow added, “An important component of this matching grant program is how it’s designed to ensure communities both large and small benefit. Now, projects that might otherwise have been delayed can be put in

motion and I’m excited to see more improvements in our area.”

Applications were evaluated based on need and current conditions, as well as impacts to safety and economic development. Funding for Community Crossings comes from the state’s local road and bridge matching grant fund. The Community Crossings initiative has provided more than $1 billion in state matching funds for local construction projects since 2016.

“Community Crossings is a tremendous opportunity for towns, cities and counties to enhance local road networks across the state,” INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith said. “INDOT looks forward to partnering with locals to deliver on projects that will have a positive impact on safety and bring business to Indiana. I’m excited to see Cont. on Pg. 3.

State Rep.-elect Lorissa Sweet (left) and State Sen. Andy Zay spoke to a group of Grow Wabash County investors during a legislative preview on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Photo by Joseph Slacian

German School plans Christmas program

After missing several years due to the COVID pandemic, the German School Christmas program will once again return to the Old German School at the St. Paul’s County Line Church on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

There will be group singing led by the Oldies but Goodies musicians

and the Christmas Story from the Gospel of St. Luke will be read in German by Rosemarie Felts, a native of Berlin.

Melissa Westfall, sixth generation descendant of the original Schenkel family will also sing “Stille Nacht.”

A traditional wild cedar tree with German decora-

tions and candles will also be featured. Other stories of old German customs will be shared.

The brick school was constructed in 1887 by members of the St. Paul’s German Evangelical Church to provide children with religious instruction in the German language.

MCS breaks ground: Manchester Community Schools officials and development and construction representatives broke ground for the new MCS building project that will improve school safety and increase academic opportunities for students at Manchester Elementary School, Manchester JuniorSenior High School, and Manchester Administration Office. Pictured turn-

ing the ceremonial first round of dirt are, from left, The Hagerman Group Vice President of Business Development Rob Young, Garman Miller CEO Eric Baltzell, MCS Board of Trustees President Dave Terflinger, MCS Superintendent Kyle Wieland, Manchester Elementary School Principal Linda Watkins, and Manchester Junior-Senior High School Principal Dr. Jon Lippe. Photo by Eric Christiansen

MU plans $20M expansion at FW campus

President Dave McFadden announced Monday, Dec. 12 that Manchester University is investing more than $20 million in its health science hub in Fort Wayne.

“Our health care offerings in Fort Wayne are growing, and we need more space,” he said. “Manchester University Fort Wayne will also get a brand-new look with its 32,000square-foot expansion on the Parkview Health campus.”

He described this expansion as a strategic move that strengthens Manchester’s commitment to its neighbors in northeast Indiana and expands its education opportunities in health careers that are in high demand, such as

physical therapy and nursing.

“Manchester’s expansion will be good for the region and help us meet critical health care needs in our communities,” said Parkview Health Chief Executive Officer Mike Packnett.

The expansion will feature a pro bono physical therapy clinic focusing on amputees, providing students and faculty with handson opportunities to serve a high-need population in the region. Other new additions include a state-of-the-art lab, research and classroom spaces, nursing simulation and skills laboratory, and a variety of versatile collaboration areas for students.

The University will replace the existing facade fac-

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ing Diebold Road to include a new entrance and twostory addition.

There also will be a significant bumpout on the back of the existing nursing suite and a new cafe and patio.

The expansion and some recent renovation incorporate education upgrades for current programs:

Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Athletic Training, Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Accepting students now, the Doctor of Physical Therapy begins in May 2023, and the

cutting-edge Master of Science in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics begins in fall of 2023. Students now in Manchester’s traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing track will do their final two years in Fort Wayne after two years at the North Manchester campus.

“We are designing Manchester University Fort Wayne for those who will practice well into the 21st century,” said W. Thomas Smith, dean of health sciences and pharmacy. “We are maximizing our space to accommodate today’s learners.”

Students will find more collaborative spaces, portable whiteboards and modular furniture, an inviting sandwich and coffee shop, and nooks where two or three students can study or work together on a project, he said.

Groundbreaking is expected in spring of 2023.

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To qualify for funding, local governments must provide local matching funds of 50 percent for larger communities or 25 percent for smaller communities and have an asset management plan for maintaining existing roads and bridges. State law requires annually that 50 percent

of the available matching funds be awarded to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer.

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Honeywell Center, Eagles add 6 new shows

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment added six shows to its 2023 lineup at the Honeywell Center and Eagles Theatre.

Tickets went on sale Friday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. and will be available online at honeywellarts.or g or by calling 5631102.

Jon Reep –Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eagles Theatre

Jon Reep’s contemporary country point of view has won over legions of fans.

As a stand-up, he built a following through his comedy specials and winning appearance on “Last Comic Standing.”

As an actor, he just wrapped a role in the Netflix Series “One Mississippi” and guest starred in an episode of “Blackish.”

He’s also appeared in “Eastbound and Down” and feature

film “Into the Storm,” but he may be best known as Raymus the farmer from “Harold and Kumar: Escape From Guantanamo Bay” or as the Hemi Guy from Dodge’s popular ad campaign.

All seats are $25.

The Winery Dogs – Friday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eagles Theatre

The Winery Dogs are Richie Kotzen, former member of Poison and Mr. Big; Billy Sheehan, known for playing with Steve Vai and David Lee Roth; and Mike Portnoy, original drummer of the bands Dream Theater, Flying Colors, and Adrenaline Mob.

The supergroup is influenced by the classic sounds of Led Zeppelin, Cream, and Jimi Hendrix, as well as newer artists such as Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and the Black Crowes.

Most seats are $35, $45, and $65, with limited premium seating available for $95.

BoDeans –Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eagles Theatre

With countless tunes you know, rip-roaring gigs you can count on, and a whole lot of energy, BoDeans continue to contribute to the American songbook as a tried-andtrue institution.

Founded and led by original front man, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Kurt Neumann, the band’s catalog consists of generational anthems such as “Good Things,” You Don’t Get Much,” “Idaho,” and “Closer To Free.”

Most seats are $29 and $39, with limited premium seating available for $75.

Travis Tritt –Tuesday, May 23

at 7:30 p.m. at the Honeywell Center

Travis Tritt rose to country stardom with hits like “Country Club,” “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “Here’s a Quarter,” “I’m Gonna Be Somebody,” “Anymore,” and ”Foolish Pride.”

The evening will also include special guest War Hippies.

Most seats are $45 and $65, with limited premium seating available for $105 and $145.

Croce Plays Croce – Thursday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Honeywell Center

A.J. Croce will perform a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father, Jim. You’ll hear timeless songs like “Operator,” “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim,” “Time in a Bottle” (a song written for A.J.),” “Rapid Roy (The Stock Car Boy),”

and “Lovers Cross.”

He’ll also play his own originals and special songs that influenced both A.J. and his father, including hits by Lieber and Stoller, Bessie Smith, and other folk artists. The concert is welcomed by 105.9 The Bash.

Most seats are $29, $39, and $59, with limited premi-

um seating available for $79.

Happy Together – Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Honeywell Center

Don’t miss this outrageous concert experience featuring your favorite artists from the 60s and 70s: The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The

Vogues, The Classics IV, and The Cowsills. Their hits include “Happy Together,” “Sugar Sugar,” “Young Girl,” and many more. Happy Together is welcomed by 105.9 The Bash.

Most seats are $49, $59, and $69, with limited premium seating available for $89.

Apaches, Squires combine for 3 victories

Wabash went 2-1 while Manchester picked up a win against Huntington North in boys basketball action last week.

Wabash 58, Adams Central 48

A 14-7 third quarter proved to be the difference in Wabash’s 58-48 win at Adams Central Wednesday, Dec. 7.

The Apaches led 26-25 at halftime but increased the lead to 40-32 in the third quarter and held on for the win.

Izaak Wright paced the Apaches with 23 points and 13 rebounds while Kolton Wilson scored 19 points with three rebounds, and Grant Ford pitched in with 10 points.

Kaden Vogel, Antonio Grant, and Collin Price each had two points.

Wabash 77, Maconaquah 68 Wright and

Trevor Daughtry combined for 52 points as the Apaches knocked off Three Rivers Conference foe Maconaquah, 77-68 Friday, Dec. 9.

Wright scored 27 points and added four assists and three rebounds while Daughtry

dropped 25 points with eight rebounds and six assists for the Apaches.

The Braves ended a high-scoring first quarter with a 2419 lead but Wabash clamped on the defense in the second quarter to outscore

Maconaquah, 17-5, in the second quarter for a 36-29 halftime lead, and held off the hosts in the second half.

Ford scored 11 points for Wabash with Wilson adding nine point and seven rebounds, followed by Price with four points, and Grant with one point, three rebounds, and two assists.

Marion 72, Wabash 66

The Apaches’ 3429 halftime lead at Marion disappeared in the third quarter of their game with the Giants as the hosts outscored Wabash 21-11 in the third quarter and held on for a 72-66 win after a high-scoring fourth quarter from both teams.

Ford led Wabash with 21 points and three rebounds, followed by Wright with 17 points and

four rebounds, Daughtry with 13 points and three assists, Price with eight points and nine rebounds, and Wilson with eight points and four rebounds.

Peru 69, Southwood 64

In a back-andforth game throughout, Southwood and Peru needed extra time to determine a winner with the visiting Tigers pulling out a 69-64 win over the Knights on Friday, Dec. 9.

Southwood led Peru 21-18 after one quarter before the Tigers dominated the second quarter, 24-11 to take a 42-33 halftime lead.

The Knights fought back with a 14-6 third quarter and later sent it to overtime before Peru controlled the overtime period for the five-point win.

Nathan Lehner led the Knights with 21 points followed by Jason Oprisek with 17 points, nine rebounds, and three assists.

Eastern 39, Southwood 34

Leading 34-29 early in fourth quarter, the Knights finished

the game with eight empty possessions and the Eastern Comets finishing on a 10-0 run to complete the comeback win in Greentown.

After a quick paced Friday night against Peru, Saturday night at Eastern moved at a Cont. on Pg. 12.

Wabash’s Izaak Wright (32) rejects a shot attempt by Marion’s Jaymen Townsend (5). Photo by Joseph Slacian

Clifford Clark, 74

Retired from Wabash Alloys

Dec. 18, 1947 – Dec. 5, 2022

Clifford Clark, 74, of Wabash, died at 1:25 pm, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash.

He was born on Dec. 18, 1947, in Pikeville, Ky., to James and Margie (Hite) Clark.

Clifford was a furnace operator at Wabash Alloys, from 1969 until his retirement in 2005. He also did home remodeling. Clifford enjoyed fishing and especially spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by two sons, Clifford (Cathy) Clark of North Manchester, and Steven (Deena) Clark of Wabash; three grandchildren, Jared (Sydney) Clark, Cali Bonfitto, and Logan Clark; and three great-grandchildren, Addison Clark, Memphis Clark, and Brooks Clark; his sister, Alberta Griffey, all of Wabash; and his brother James Clark of Pikeville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister.

Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Wednesday, at the funeral home.

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

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Richard Trobridge, 60

Worked at Salamonie Reservoir

July 29, 1962 – Dec. 8, 2022

Richard Alan “Rick” Trobridge, 60, of Wabash, died at 6:08 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born on July 29, 1962, in Muncie, to Richard Leon and Mary Alice (Sheets) Trobridge.

Rick was a 1981 graduate of Eastbrook High School and received his Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement from Vincennes University. He married Janene Heupel in Garrett, on Sept. 14, 1985.

Rick worked at Salamonie Reservoir State Park for 35 years, and also wrote and published poetry. He enjoyed playing and listening to music, and also enjoyed his cat, Phoebe.

He is survived by his wife, Janene Trobridge of Wabash; brother, Clint Trobridge of Plainfield, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call 4-7 pm Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash.

Preferred memorials are the Animal Shelter of Wabash County or the American Heart Association.

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

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May 1, 1942 – Dec. 7, 2022

Myra Lee Robinett, 80, of Wabash, passed away at 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Indianapolis, surrounded by her family. She was born to Wesley and Edna (Highley) Crandall on May 1, 1942, in Wabash.

Myra was a 1960 graduate of Roann High School. She married Randall Bolen in 1963, he passed away in 1966; she then married Max Robinett, he passed away on March 27, 2017. Myra was a homemaker.

Myra is survived by one son, Randall Bolen (Eileen Hansen) of Portage; one daughter, Tamara Lundy (Greg Dyer) of Indianapolis; three grandchildren, Amber Bolen (Mike Sier) of Avon, , Rachael (Josh) Stewart of Plainfield, and Christopher Dyer (Cortnie Wadsworth) of Plainfield, Indiana; five great-grandchildren, Avrie, Ellie, Raygen, Jaxson, and McKenna; one sister, Marilyn Prickett of Wabash.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, one brother, LeRoy Crandall, one sister, Martelle Purdy, and one granddaughter, Nicole Lundy.

Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash. Burial followed at Falls Cemetery in Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to be directed to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Indiana Chapter 14350 Mundy Drive Suite 800-199 Noblesville, IN 46060.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, have been trusted with Myra Robinett’s final arrangements.

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

Randall L. Thrush, 70, of rural Wabash, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022.

He was born on July 29, 1952, in Wabash, to Ronald P. and Ruth (Pulley) Thrush.

Randy was a 1970 graduate of Northfield High School and received his bachelors in Agricultural Economics in 1973 from Purdue University. He was a member of Richvalley United Methodist Church for the last 50-plus years. He married Vickie Hopkins at the church, on Aug. 12, 1972. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. In 1993, he participated in the Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program.

Randy devoted his entire career to R. Thrush Farms, which has been in the family for 145 years. He was a charter member of the Richvalley Lions Club, which honored him with the W.P. Woods Fellowship award in 2010 and the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 2021. Many people knew Randy as a gifted trumpeter. As such, he was a member of the Wabash Community Band, the Swampwater Stompers, Soul Shot, and a 30-plus year member of the Peru Circus Band. Over the years, he played at countless weddings and funerals. Randy was always willing to help, could fix anything, and was seemingly unflappable.

An avid Colts fan, he was a season ticket holder and loved attending games with his son. Randy served God faithfully, loved his family steadfastly, and farmed the earth entrusted to him purposefully. His grandchildren were the light of his life. He will be deeply missed by all who knew his calm, quiet strength.

He is survived by his wife, Vickie Thrush of Wabash; three children, Sheryl (Matt) Hodson of Wabash, Serena (Jonathan) Acker of Westfield, and David (Katie) Thrush of McCordsville; five grandchildren, Anna Grace Hodson and Nathaniel Ray Hodson, both of Wabash, Aria Joy Thrush and Emery Hope Thrush, both of McCordsville, and Gavin Gray Acker of Westfield; and his siblings, Royce Thrush of Indianapolis, and Rebecca Bulawa of Russiaville, as well as countless band mates.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Randy’s life took place Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Richvalley United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jack Suits officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Friday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, and Saturday at the church.

Preferred memorials are Gideons International or Richvalley Church.

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

Weekly reports

Wabash County Sheriff’s Department

Arrests

Sherri Lynn Lafferty, 49, Wabash, was charged with resisting law enforcement on Dec. 2.

Robert William Craig, 34, was charged with public intoxication on Dec. 3.

John Louis Gonzalez Cintron, 21, Nappanee, was charged with fraud/UPC fraud, on Dec. 3.

Juan Carlos Chavarria Rosales, 35, Peru, was charged

with resisting law enforcement – uses vehicle or draws or uses deadly weapon, on Dec. 3.

Austin Allen Castaneda, 25, Lagro, was charged with domestic battery on Dec. 3.

Madeline Jean Jones, 24, Wabash, was charged with domestic battery on Dec. 3. Carissa Maryrose Copeland, 37, Wabash, was charged with maintaining a common nuisance and possession of marijuana on Dec. 4. Cont. on Page. 10.

Randall L. Thrush, 70 Played in Peru Circus Band

July 29, 1925 – Dec. 4, 2022

Doris Callaway, 89 Devoted mother

Sept. 13, 1933 – Dec. 9, 2022

Doris May Callaway, 89, North Manchester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by family on Dec. 9, 2022.

The daughter of the late Elmer Daniel and Mary Elizabeth (Yoder) Shively, Doris was born in Clinton County on Sept.13, 1933.

Doris was baptized into the Middle Fork Old German Baptist Brethren Church in 1952. On Nov. 13, 1954 Doris married Glen Callaway. The two spent 68 wonderful years together and were blessed with 14 children. Even during heartbreaking times of losing three children, Doris found comfort in her faith and family. Doris was a mother devoted, a companion affectionate, and a friend ever true and kind. Family was her most important concern, she loved each and every one of them deeply. Doris also loved her church and church family.

The loving memory of Doris Callaway will be forever cherished by her husband, Glen Callaway, North Manchester; sons, Stephen (Sylvia) Callaway, North Manchester, David (Pam) Callaway, Silver Lake, Thomas (Miriam) Callaway, Silver Lake, Mark (Caroline) Callaway, Silver Lake, Phillip (Natalie) Callaway, Modesto, Calif., and Timothy Callaway, Sacramento, Calif.; daughters, Martha (David) Miller, North Manchester, Rebecca (Ronald) Brown, Silver Lake, Sarah (Reuben) Root, Twelve Mile, Rachel (Kent) Flory, Modesto, Calif., and Ruth Callaway, New Paris; brother, Dr. Kenneth (Patty) Shively, LaPorte; sisters, Marie Blocher Baker and Leona Skiles, both of Rossville; sisters-in-law, Shirley Shively and Evelyn Shively Sarver; 35 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; children, James Callaway who passed away in 1968 at the age of 15 months, Rosemary Callaway who passed away in 1969 at the age of 3, and Elizabeth Callaway who passed away in 1981 at the age of 3; brothers, Clarence Robert Shively, Glen Jacob Shively, Alvin Paul Shively and Jesse Shively; and sisters, Elsie Catherine Shuck and twin sister, Dorothy Fay Metzger.

Family and friends may call Wednesday, December 14, 2022 from 1-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, 12546 North State Road 13, North Manchester. Funeral service will be Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at 10 a.m. at the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, with the Home Brethren officiating. Burial will be at the Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, 12546 North State Road 13, North Manchester.

The family of Doris May Callaway has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

“And be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”Ephesians 4:32

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Thomas Gene “Tom” Spiece, 74, of Wabash, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

He was born on Aug. 20, 1948, in Wabash, to Richard I. “Dick” and Betty June (Young) Spiece.

Friend Joel Geyer writes: “Tom’s grandfather, “Sockey” Spiece, ran a pool hall with gambling in back, in the small farm town of Roann, Indiana. Tom’s father, Dick, was a supply sergeant in WWII under General Patton serving across Africa, Sicily, and Italy. After the war, Dick saw an opportunity and seized it. He bought up large batches of Army surplus and sold them town-to-town out the back of a truck (also surplus). Dick’s goods were advertised as 3-cents on the dollar, specifically: Leather boots 65¢, gas masks $1, bicycles $5, even parachutes $21. By the 1950s he opened the bricks-andmortar, Dick’s Trading Post in Wabash, Indiana. As Army surplus was fading, Dick’s son, Tom, saw a new opportunity and seized it. In 1976, he bought the store and streamlined it selling popular hot

Thomas Spiece, 74

Owned Spiece

Aug. 20, 1948 – Dec. 7, 2022

Oliver “Ollie” Edward Eltzroth, age 64, of 304 w. Superior St., Munising, Mich., and formerly of Wabash, died at his home under the care of loved ones and North Woods Hospice on Saturday morning, Dec. 10, 2022.

He was born on June 11, 1958 in Wabash, to the late Kenneth and Isabelle (Miller) Eltzroth. Ollie grew up in Wabash and graduated from Wabash High School in 1976. He moved to the Upper Peninsula and Uno Lodge on the 440 after graduation. Ollie embraced his life in the U.P. and all of what the outdoors had to offer. He logged in the woods with Chris Graves and on Beaver Island for Bob Graves. Ollie spent time working construction with Don Edmonds and then worked at Iverson Snowshoe for many years. He then worked for Hiawatha Homes and then at Timber Products.

Ollie loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fish-

ticket items like jeans, boots, and tennis shoes. He sold every namebrand a couple bucks cheaper than anyone else. With a peak of eight Spiece stores, he made millions all the while starring in his own brazen, off-the-wall TV commercials. In Egypt, with a caravan of 60 camel drivers behind him, he said with a straight face, microphone in hand, “These are Nubian Camel Drivers, some of the shrewdest traders in the world. Let’s see where they get their tennis shoes?” The camel crew answered one at a time, “Ah, Spiece! Spiece!” Over 50 TV spots followed filmed in Bora Bora, Bangkok, Agra, Dubai, Nairobi, and Istanbul. Brazen, for sure.

Oliver Eltzroth, 64

Nicknamed ‘Mushroom King’ June 11, 1958 – Dec. 10, 2022

ing – especially early mornings on the Hurricane River, backpacking on Isle Royale, and taking rides in the woods. He was always in search of morels and was called the “Mushroom King” by those who knew his eagle’s eye and morel skills. He had so many secret spots for morels and fishing. Ollie would occasionally share one or two spots, but most of his secret places have gone with him. He did enjoy his hunting trips to Colorado and the summers spent tubing down the Indian River with family and friends. Ollie had a little bit of his grandfather’s farming skills

Tom was a doubleedged sword. If you were his friend, he would cut you a big piece of Helen Wittey’s “Cheery Cherry Pie” that he bid $700 for and won at a county fair auction. It was flakey.. If you were his enemy? Let’s not go there. But in his memorabilia cluttered office, he pasted on the wall a thank you letter from a kid who won the highest honor given to 4H livestock, a Purple Ribbon. The kid scribbled, “Dear Mr. Spiece, Thank you for buying my hog.”

He is survived by his siblings, William (Leveta) Spiece and Cynthia (Tim) Hicks; and was preceded in death by his parents and his brother James Richard Spiece.

Per Tom’s request there will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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

and spent summers raising pigs and farming. He really enjoyed those times.

Ollie is survived by his daughter – Angela Schierschmidt of Munising; longtime girlfriend and best friend – Terri LeVeque of Munising; sister – Debra Ann Eltzroth of Phoenix, Ariz.; brother-in-law – Dave Richards of Somerset; and sister-in-law –Diane Eltzroth of Indianapolis.

He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Isabelle, sister Bevery Richards, and stepbrother Kenneth “Joe” Eltzroth.

Visitation and services were at the Presbyterian Church in Munising on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. Pastor Jim Rodgers conducted Ollie’s memorial service, and a fellowship luncheon followed the service.

Ollie’s obituary and online tribute wall may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net

Cont. from Pg. 8.

Kylie Tyane Seibold, 18, Roann, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, hash oil or salvia, and possession of paraphernalia on Dec. 4.

Matthew E. Cook, 42, Wabash, was charged with operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08 or more, operating a vehicle with a Schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite, operating a vehicle while intoxicated – prior, and possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance on Dec. 5.

Aaron Michael Liebo, 43, Wabash, was charged with possession of marijuana, hash or/hashish or salvia, on Dec. 5.

Bradley Heath Saunders, 50, Wabash, was arrested on a second petition to revoke probation –possession of paraphernalia on Dec. 5.

Bridgett Michelle Fetty, 23, Huntington, was charged with theft, conversion and criminal mischief on Dec. 5.

Manson Riley Perry, 22, Warsaw, was charged with sexual misconduct with a minor on Dec. 6.

Joseph Robert Andrews, 33, Fort Wayne, was charged with possession of para-

WEEKLY REPORTS

phernalia on Dec. 6.

Shalom A. Rabinowitz, 36, Fort Myers, Fla., was charged with possession of marijuana, hash oil/hashish or salvia and operator never licensed on Dec. 6.

Natasha Marie Gibbs, 26, Logansport, was charged with operating a vehicle with a Schedule 1 or II controlled substance or its metabolite on Dec. 6.

Johnny Ray Bass, 62, Kokomo, was charged with operating while intoxicated and possession of a Schedule I, II, III or IV controlled substance –enhancing circumstance, on Dec. 7.

Zachariah Thomas Steele, 19, Oklahoma, was charged with probation violation –auto theft, on Dec. 7.

Jarren Mantz, 25, Marion, was charged with driving while suspended on Dec. 8.

Tiffany Ann Clark, 34, Hartford City, was charged with unlawful possession of syringe, possession of marijuana, hash oil/hashish or salvia, and driving while suspended on Dec. 8.

Charles Thomas McKinney, 54, Peru, was charged with two counts of nonsupport of a dependent child.

North Manchester

Police & Fire Citations

At 2:50 a.m. Dec. 3, Joshua Niccum, 44, North Manchester, was cited for speed.

At 10:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Quimbia J. McCoy, 42, Columbia City, was cited for failure to signal turn.

Accidents

December 3

At 5:26 p.m. Dec. 3, a vehicle driven by Kimra R. Baker, 48, North Manchester, struck a deer on SR 13 N. near 9th Street.

At 6:02 p.m. Dec. 3, a vehicle driven by Jacob Hesting, 17, North Manchester, struck a deer on Wabash Road near Old Wabash Road. December 5

At 5:52 p.m. Dec. 5, a vehicle driven by Carley A. Camp, 19, Logansport, struck a parked car owned by Grace Papazaglou, 18, Dix Hills, NY. The accident occurred in the 600 block of E. College Avenue.

Fire

At 12:21 p.m. Dec. 5, firefighters responded to the 300 block of North Maple Street for a natural gas leak.

At 1:32 p.m. Dec. 6, units from North Manchester and Chester Township Fire Departments responded to an alarm in the 600 block of E. College Avenue.

At 2:16 p.m. Dec. 7, units from North Manchester,

Chester and Pleasant Township Fire Departments responded to an alarm in the 2200 block of East Street.

Cases December 4

At 9:33 p.m. Dec. 4, a vandalism report was taken in the 200 block of N. Mill Street.

At 9:53 a.m. Dec. 9, a fraud report taken in the 900 block of W. 4th Street.

Land transfers

Village Hamlet Inc., corporate deed to Village Hamlet MHP LLC Apex Procurement LLC, warranty deed to Maggie J. Bradway

Mark T. Worrick and Lorna L. Worrick, warranty deed to City Of Wabash and Wabash City Of Sukato Inc., corporate deed to TKS Investments Mark Tee Worrick and Lorna L. Worrick, warranty deed to Indiana State Of, State of Indiana and Indiana Department of Transportation

Cathy R. Weissert, quit claim deed to Cathy R. Weissert, Mark Stanley Forrester and Peggy Forrester

Amanda L. Randel, quit claim deed to Jason R. Randel

Matthew Ridenour, warranty deed to Amanda Randel

Donnie Hensley,

Katie Stout and Katie Hensley, warranty deed to John William Douglas Wells and Nicole L. Holmes

Raelynn J. Beachler and Hidden Diamond Homes 401K Trust, trust deed to Amanda Randel

Mary Cecile Lengel, Kathryn Susan Jones, Lengel Family Trust and Donald V. Lengel, trust deed to Tommy George

Tommy George, warranty deed to Jordan Eckman and Janelle Eckman

Kurt L. Kurtzhals, Geory L. Kurtzhals and James D. Kurtzhals

Revocable Trust, trust deed to Shirley A. Kurtzhals, Kurt L. Kurtzhals, Geory L. Kurtzhals and Shirley A. Kurtzhals

Revocable Trust

Kurt L. Kurtzhals, Geory L. Kurtzhals and Shirley A. Kurtzhals

Revocable Trust, trust deed to Shirley A. Kurtzhals

Bradley A. Vigar, quit claim deed to Bradley A. Vigar and Lesley Vigar

Harold E. Smith Jr., quit claim deed to Paul J. Hayden

Joseph M. France and Angel M. France, quit claim deed to Angel France

Lindzy Shepherd Harness and Lindzy M. Shepherd Harness, quit claim deed to Mark A. Harness Jr.

William P. Urschel and Andrea Urschel, quit claim deed to William P. Urschel and Andrea D. Urschel Revocable Trust

Jeffrey E. Moss and Brenda J. Moss, warranty deed to Bradey Evans, Susan McCorkle, Brittany Evans and Chad McCorkle

Lance Rosencrans, warranty deed to Patrick Byerly and Dawn Byerly

Randy E. Shepherd and Marcella J. Shepherd, quit claim deed to Mary Ann Shepherd, Brody S. Shepherd and Reese K. Shepherd

Mary Ann Shepherd, Brody S. Shepherd, Reese K. Shepherd and Randy A. Shepherd, warranty deed to Larry J. Indrutz Jr. and Sharon Indrutz

Elizabeth Givens, Arnold E. Cly III, Christina Spilker and Annette Seidel, quit claim deed to Carol Cly and Arnold E. Cly Jr. and Carol A. Cly Revocable Living Trust

Carol Cly and Arnold E. Cly Jr and Carol A. Cly Revocable Living Trust, trust deed to Rodney King Culver and Nicole M. Culver

Hidden Dimond Homes LLC, warranty deed to Bradley Guyer

Susan Hinojosa, warranty deed to Zachery S.

Pennington

David Van Buskirk and Sara Van Buskirk, warranty deed to Dennis M. Manning, Peggy A. Manning and Dennis and Peggy Manning Revocable Trust

Michael Van Hoosier, warranty deed to SJC Holdings LLC

Bunn Real Estate Holdings LLC, warranty deed to GFL Solid Waste Midwest LLC

Bunn Real Estate Holdings LLC, quit claim deed to GFL Solid Waste Midwest LLC

Wabash County Auditor, tax deed to George Hall, grantee, and Ronald E. Kerns, defendant, and Paula L. Kerns, defendant.

Marriage Licenses

The Wabash County Clerk’s Office issued the following marriage licenses from Nov. 29 to Dec. 6, 2022 Andrea Adamson and Joshua Rylands Peyton Dean Sluss and Kaylee Love Bradley Brian L. Schilling and Stacy Leanne Floor

Building Permits

The Wabash County Plan

Commission issued the following building permit from Dec. 4-10: Janice and Thomas Colella, pole building.

Somerset light display can be viewed nightly

A display of dancing Christmas lights and music can be viewed daily in Sommerset.

The display, “White’s

Lights,” can be seen from 5 to 11 p.m. through Dec. 25 at 68 Delaware Lane, Somerset. It was put up by David White.

3 county girls teams post wins

The Wabash, Northfield, and Southwood girls basketball teams all pulled out victories last week.

Wabash 62, Bluffton 60 (OT)

It took an extra four minutes but the Wabash girls basketball team pulled out a 62-60 overtime win over Bluffton Tuesday, Dec. 6.

With the score tied at 60 in the overtime period, Lady Apache Kait Honeycutt was fouled shooting a three-pointer with 1.9 seconds remaining. She hit two of three free throws to seal the win.

Honeycutt finished the game with 15 points, five rebounds, five assists, eight points, and one blocked shot.

Kierra Wilson led Wabash in scoring with 16 points and added four rebounds and three steals while Libby Mattern recorded 12 points and two assists.

Rochester 36, Wabash 32

The Lady Apaches lost a close ball game at Rochester, 36-32, Saturday, Dec. 10.

Wabash jumped out to a 129 lead after one quarter but couldn’t keep up the offensive pace.

The Lady Apaches trailed 26-25 heading to fourth quarter but couldn’t get over the hump.

Honeycutt led Wabash with 14 points.

Northfield 72, Taylor 16

Behind 30 points, 13 rebounds, and three steals from Hannah Holmes, the Northfield girls basketball team ran away from Taylor in a 72-16 win Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Elli Baker added 13 points, five rebounds, and two assists, followed by Camryn Kuhn with 13 points, three rebounds, and four steals.

Southwood 51,

Mississinewa 46

The Southwood girls basketball team used a 16-6 first quarter to take control of their game at Mississinewa Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Ella Haupert led Southwood with 24 points, followed by Aliea Sweet with 10 points and six rebounds.

Huntington North 54, Manchester 25

It was never a contest between the Huntington North and Manchester girls basketball teams with the Lady Vikings exploding for 28 points in the first quarter and besting the Lady Squires 54-25 Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Brookelynn Buzzard led Manchester with 10 points.

Carroll 71, Manchester 48

The Lady Squires lost to Class 2A No. 7 Carroll (Flora), 71-48, Saturday.

Boys basketball

snail’s pace. The Knights held leads of nine points in the third quarter and five points with 4:30 remaining, but couldn’t find their offense to stop the streaking Comets.

Lehner led Southwood with 16 points, seven rebounds, and five steals.

Peru 49, Northfield 34 Peru outscored Northfield in each of the first three quarters and held on for a 49-34 win over the Norse Saturday, Dec. 10.

Eli Kroh led Northfield with 14 points and five rebounds.

Manchester 50, Huntington North 36 Sophomore Ethan Hendrix’s 21 second-half points helped propel the Manchester boys basketball team past visiting Huntington North,

50-36, Saturday, Dec. 10.

In a low-scoring affair, Manchester led the Vikings, 1716, at halftime and increased the lead to 34-28 after three

quarters.

The Vikings cut the lead to 34-32 and stayed close, but it was all Manchester in the final four minutes of the game, as the

Squires improved to 4-1 on the young season.

Along with Hendrix’s 21 points, Betten added 14 points.

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!

Changes in Lagro still taking shape

The mission of the Lagro Canal Foundation is: Promoting revitalization of the Lagro Community through education and historic preservation; beautifying public spaces; marketing natural amenities; and inspiring a movement of restoration in our community.

LCF officials are excited that their first major project, a block of historical buildings in downtown Lagro, is now in the capable hands of Ben and Jennifer Bailey.Under their direction, the Masonic Lodge and the IORM, now listed on the National Historic Registry, will some day provide living space on the upper floor and be home to businesses on the street level.

(You may know the Baileys from their success with converting a 1903 church into The Sanctuary, an overnight event hub in Wabash. They also renovated the old barn on their property to serve as Salamonie Stalls and Carriage House.)

The LCF is thrilled that several other entrepreneurs have recently joined them in the Lagro revitalization movement: LCF sold the

property at 200 Davis St. to Deb Conner and Tammy & Randy Keaffaber. After many months of a labor of love, the 1880s home has been restored to its original glory. Now known as the Hopewell House, it is set to open later this month as a short-term rental space that complements two other family businesses,

The Rustic Barn at Hopewell and the Antique Boutique at Hopewell.

Jeremy Raymond and Tammy Stouffer have opened The Lagro Canal Creamery on Washington Street. Their latest addition, two igloos, allows patrons to enjoy ice cream in a cozy space in spite of winter weather conditions.

Also on

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.

Washington Street, Cody Davidson and Zach Rife have opened R&D Metal Fabrication.

Family owned and operated, they specialize in CNC plasma cutting, welding, and demolition derby parts. They create custom signs/home decor and offer powder coating.

Aaron and Candie Cooper Cont. on Pg. 17.

Lagro news

McCoart are opening two businesses on the banks of the Wabash River, The River Hippie and the Interurban. In the summer of 2023, look for a fun boutique with Candie’s jewelry, clothes and fun finds accompanied by a “quick-bites” snack shop. To follow their progress, find them on social sites: Lagro Interurban.

Nick Palmer has recently completed renovation of a home on the bluff above the river and plans for Lagro to be the home base of his business, Nick’s Dog Cart.

These entrepreneurs all join Justin Gillespie in supporting the local economy.

Justin owns the 950 Speakeasy Bistro, which recently celebrated the success of its first year in business.

Notice the sign for the Speakeasy, created by R & D Metal Fabrication. Moving forward, the Lagro Canal Foundation has purchased two more buildings. They are in the planning stages to create their headquarters and an event center at 820 Washington St. The second purchase is the old Lagro Cafe. Volunteers recently cleaned out the interior and LCF is in the process of collecting data to make a decision

about the future of this location.

Many thanks to the donors and those who participate in LCF fundraisers. Their work depends on you!

On December 1st we all could be found at the decorated Log Cabin on the north side of town, A visit from Kie before she headed East, but Suzan, Joyce, Jean, & Jane would miss this feast. Stories of Christmas traditions were told, memories from our heart that we still hold. Bless our Century Club as we close out the year. Best wishes to all & a Happy New Year.

The Lagro Century Club members met for their annual Christmas luncheon at Moore’s Log Cabin on Thursday, Dec. 1, with everyone bringing a special dish to share. Members answered roll call by telling their favorite Christmas tradition. Items for the Wabash Animal Shelter were gathered. Members also shared a favorite poem or story.

Susie Snyder led a Christmas Trivia Game, which was won by Carolyn Roser and Arlene Wolfgang. Becky Bowman wrote a poem especially for the day:

Members present were Peggy Ballschmidt, Becky

Bowman, Linda Collins, Glynna Harmon, Jane Hatton, Cindy McGuire, Carolyn Roser, Connie

Smith, Susie Snyder, Carrie Williams, and Arlene Wolfgang. Cindy’s mother Doris Paul, and

Susie and Greg Moore also joined us for the luncheon.

The Lagro Community

Church will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service, weather permitting. Refreshments will be served fol-

lowing the service. Please join them to celebrate the birthday of Jesus.

Cont. on Pg. 19.

Aaron and Candie Cooper McCoart stand in front of their building. Photo provided

Winter Market draws crowd

Roann Heritage Group had a great turn out for their Winter Market on Dec. 3. Want to give a big shout out to all the vendors and want to thank them for coming. Most vendors reported they did very well in selling their handmade items. Door prize winners were announced. They are Pam Musselman and Ayrien Machirab. Congratulations to you both.

Ann Meyer

765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

of the Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority) is selling Cheese Spread (it is a lot like the spread they had at old The Little Italy in Wabash) which is great on crackers and with fresh veggies. They are selling eight ounces for five dollars. This is homemade and can be frozen to be used at a later time.

Before and during the Christmas tree lighting, Christmas carols were sung by a small group of local people with Pastor Chris Ponchot from the Roann Christian Church leading the singing. The Christmas tree lights near the log cabin were turned on after Santa arrived.

Approximately 25 children came to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Hot chocolate and cookies were provided by Bailey’s Pizza Parlor Shop. Merry Christmas to all from the Roann Heritage Group and of course, Santa. Thanks for coming to our little town and event.

THE NU CHAPTER (local chapter

Please contact Colleen Hollenback at 765-833-6402 or 765-833-2931 on Tuesday or Thursday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Chapter uses the money they raise to support local charities in Wabash County.

PASTOR SHAWN BRADLEY, his wife Teresa, and their congregation are hosting an “Oh What Fun” on Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Roann Public Library located at 240 South Chippewa, Roann, IN. They want you to be their guest for a Christmas Celebration. Hot cocoa and cookies will be enjoyed along with singing lots of Christmas Carols. Come and join the fellowship.

WALK BY FAITH Community Church located at 515 Chippewa Street, Roann, IN is

A youngster sits on Sana’s lap during the Roann Heritage Group’s annual Winter Market. Photo provided

having a Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. All are welcome. Let us come together to worship and prepare our hearts for the King!

DALE NORMAN will be spending the winter months in Warsaw. He would love to hear from all of us. Calls, cards, or visits would sure be appreciated. His address is: Lake City Place, 425 Chinworth Court, Room 132, Warsaw, IN 46580.

LIFE CENTER has been super busy in the Mommy and Me Boutique. Their wish list is growing. They are in need of baby shampoo, soap, lotion, diaper rash cream, baby wipes, diapers size 5 & 6, Pull-Ups 2T/3T, 4T & 5T, and

sippy cups. Clothing needed: Girls pajamas 18M & 2T; girls clothing 18M, 2T & 5T; boys pajamas 18M, 2T, 3T & 5T; boys clothing 2T, 3T, and 5T.

They appreciate all the support and donations. You may drop off donations during business hours or place items in their blessing box in the back parking lot. Stop and see them at 489 Bond Street in Wabash.

Their hours of operation are Monday, 1-6 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, 1-4 p.m.

PASTOR BALMER of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for Dec. 18 will be from Luke 1:26-38 titled “Mary”. The Cont. on Pg. 20.

Urbana Women’s Guild hosts annual Christmas dinner

Urbana Yoke Parish Women’s Guild met at Wellbrooke of Wabash Tuesday evening, Dec. 6, for a Christmas dinner and fun.

Those attending were Lana Long, Stephanie Stambaugh, Carla Krom, Nancy Anderson, Janene Dawes, Ruth Summers, Judy Eltzroth, Pat Hartley, Janet Warnock, Tami Overman, Donna Yentes, Mary Earle, Nancy Chamberlain, Alma DeVore, Donna Harman, Eileen Weck, Vi Miller, Carol Layne, Helen Dawes, Linda Newcomb, Jolene Baer, Linda Townsen and Pat McNabney along with Kitty Baer, Hilda Wilcox being the hostesses.

Kitty gave the blessing and read several articles on the birth of Christ. She stated that the birth of a newborn child is a living gift for every mother as the birth of Christ child is for all humankind. Another article was on Christmas Tree Lights. Kitty mentioned gift items from your husband that will

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get him into trouble. Gift items such as a diet book, subscription to Sport Illustrated Swim Suit edition, plunger for the bathroom, front row tickets to Wrestlemania, indoor /outdoor extension cords, bathroom air freshener. These gifts

should be thought out before the husband makes the purchase for his wife. I know I will think very clearly.

The evening was topped off with playing Christmas bingo along with 15 prizes being awarded. The ladies had fun and they would like to wish everyone a safe and a Merry Christmas. Christmas, since the early 20th century has been a family holiday, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike. Marked by an increasingly exchange of gifts. In this Christmas Cont. on Pg. 19.

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celebration Santa Claus plays the pivotal role, and this year Christmas will be celebrated on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. Toward the end of the 18th century the practice of giving gifts to family members became well established.

The feast day reminded Christians of God’s gift of Jesus to humankind even as the coming of Wise Men, or Magi, to Bethlehem suggest that Christmas was somehow related to giving gifts.

The practice of giving gifts, which goes back to the 15th century, contributed to the view that Christmas was a holiday focused on family and friends. The tradition of celebrating Christmas as a family holiday is excellently illustrated by a number of English Christmas carols such as Deck the Halls, Jingle Bells and several others.

It can also be seen in the sending of Christmas cards.

The connection between the Christian festival and the family holiday is made by identifying the Christ Child as the giver of gifts to the family. Santa Claus, legendary figure who is the traditional patron of Christmas in the United States and other countries bringing gifts to children. His popular image is based on traditions associated with Saint Nicholas, a 14th century Christian saint. The image was further defined by the popular Santa Claus advertisements created for the Coca-Cola Company from 1931 by illustrator Haddon Sundblum. This advertisement I know some will recognize this description. Santa was a white bearded gentleman dressed in a red suit with a black

Lagro news

Sunday School is every Sunday from 9-10 a.m. and worship service is at 10 a.m. Tim Brown is the speaker for Dec. 18.

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. December 18 is the Christmas program. The Christmas Eve Worship service will be December 24, at 6:00 p.m.

The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church is open Saturday, December 17, 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 Happy Birthday: Dec. 14 –Abigail Funfsinn; Dec. 16 – Amanda Wood; Dec. 19 – Ben Speicher; Dec. 20 –

belt and white fur trim, black boots, and a soft red cap holding a CocaCola bottle in his hand. Santa Claus is said to live at the North Pole with his wife. This is where he spends the year making toys with the help of his elves. There he receives letters from children asking for Christmas gifts. On Christmas Eve he loads his sleigh with toys and flies around the world, drawn by eight reindeer, stopping at each child’s house; he slides down the chimney and leaves the gifts, refreshing himself with milk and cookies left for him by the household’s children. Now before all this takes place, Santa check his list and checks it twice to see who has been naughty and who has been nice. I found this to be interesting, and I thought you would like this article as

well. From the Urbana Columnist, I would like to wish all my readers a safe and Merry Christmas.

Urbana Yoke Parish Church Board will meet on Wednesday December 14th at 6:30 pm in th Fellowship Hall. Christmas Eve service will be held on Saturday, December 24, at 9 pm. Please plan to join us for this special service.

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, Joe Adams, Ronnie Anderson, our Nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our

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frontline responders and health providers. If anyone would like to have their name added or removed from prayer concerns, please contact me.

The Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on Dec. 7, 2022, around 7:30 a.m. They try to meet every Wednesday 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.

Birthday wishes: Dec. 1 Brian Chamberlain, Dec. 2 Jean Ann Lauer, Dec. 10 Jaden Baer, Dec. 13 Brogyn Stith, Dec. 16 Helen Dawes and Dec. 18 Stacy Baer.

ECHO Racing is coming around turn 3 and about to enter turn 4 in January of 2024.

The races will start on Jan. 14, 2024.

Racing will be held at the Urbana

Lion/Community building starting at 2 p.m. Mark your calendars for this event. ECHO Racing is open to all youth 7-16 years of age and is totally FREE. This is sponsored by the Urbana Lions Club. Awards will be issued for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in both A & B Classes. Everyone is invited to come and see what ECHO Racing is about. Come on down and cheer for your favorite driver and have fun doing it.

Roger Snyder.

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 list-

ed 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!

Roann news

church’s Children’s Department will be taking part in the morning worship service. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9 a.m. The Church is also planning a Christmas Eve program at 8 p.m. on Dec. 24. The Church is located at the corner of Adams and Arnold in Roann.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Dec. 13 –Roann Town Board Meeting, 7 p.m.; Dec. 15 – Happy Homemakers, Noon; Dec. 24 –Christmas Eve

Program – Walk by Faith Community Church, 6 p.m. and Christmas Eve Program at Roann United Methodist Church, 8 p.m.

PLEASE CONTINUE praying for: 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.

LAST WEEK we talked about the folklore of how Roann got its name. This week the following is created with being the real, true story according to the late Ann Beckner Brower. It was about 150 ago when Joseph Beckner brought his family to Indiana from Virginia and bought 600 acres of land from the government. They operated a tavern, where in early days weary travelers found feed for their hoses and board and lodging for themselves. The Indian trail led

from Stockdale or Squirrel Village to Wabash Town and it was not uncommon for the Indians to stop by Beckner’s Tavern on their way to Wabash Town.

In 1853, when the site for the new town was surveyed, the Beckner’s employed a “hired girl” who was the same age as Ann, Beckner’s daughter. She, too, was named Ann (Ann Roe).

As the days of the surveying were concluded, the air about the Beckner Tavern was charged with excitement.

Evening came and the long kitchen table was covered with important papers which later became a living reality in the form of the new town.

Now to name the

Town. They thought about it, then the surveyor snapped his finger. “Why not name it after the cooks?” He looked about for the blushing, giggling girls. “The two Ann’s!” Then thinking aloud, “Annsby-Annro…I have it!” He laughed loudly. “Roann!” And so, it has been Roann ever since.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Dec. 19 –

Mr. & Mrs. Eric Scholes; Dec. 20 –Mr. & Mrs. Rob Cussen.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 13 – Alice Eller; Dec. 14 – Valerie Doud and Madeline Cordes; Dec. 15 –Jennifer McColley and Jane Whitney; Dec. 17 – Steve Powell; Dec. 18 –Stacy Baer, Clifton (Corky) Cordes, Mark Vigar, and Emerson Allen; Dec. 19 – Tim Kersey; Dec. 20 –

Jacob Schuler. 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.

Troyer library to host gingerbread night

Christmas is a time to stop, think, pray, enjoy the minute you are in. Take time to remember the blessing of your life. As God gives me another day, I am very thankful that I have another day of life to enjoy. Finally remember the Reason for the Season. Celebrate Gods Greatest Gift to each of us: whether you are a believer or not it is Jesus.

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LIBRARY will have a Gingerbread Christmas evening on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Activities begin at 6 p.m. There will be a craft: Decorate Your Own Gingerbread Man, a Gingerbread Storytime: Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett, cookies, gingerbread cookies with hot chocolate and lots of fun!

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LIBRARY will have Story Hour the first Saturday at 10:30 am. It is hosting a Sock Gnome Crafts on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. The cost is $5 per person and you can reserve your spot ahead of time by calling, messaging, or stopping by. Holiday hours are as follows: Closed Dec. 23-26 & Dec. 30-Jan.

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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. This would be a GREAT GIFT for someone who does not have one.

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

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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

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 West Branson St. in LaFontaine. Come and see this wonderful tribute to our Veterans. Remember the veteran does not have to reside in the LaFontaine area.

ON MONDAY, JAN. 9 at 6 p.m. in LaFontaine Town

coming in this column. So be sure to look for it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Janet Dailey Dec. 15, Laura Eppley Dec. 16, Denise Bachman, Jeanna Friedersdorf Dec. 17, Katie Branble, Bill Hogge Sr., Peggy Wilson Dec. 18, Ed Harrison Dec. 20, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Clarence and Diana McNeeley Dec. 20, Linda and David Kuester Dec. 21, Brad and Missy Wright Dec. 22

MESSAGE

TO OUR ADULT KIDS My children ask me each year… .“What do you want for Christmas?”

After thinking about it, I decided to give them my real answer: I want you to keep coming around. I want you to ask me questions. Ask my advice. Tell me your problems. Ask for my opinion. Ask for my help. I want you to come over and rant about your problems, rant about life. Whatever. Tell me about your job. Your worries. Your classes. I want you to continue sharing your life with me. Come over and laugh with me, or laugh at me. I don’t care, hearing you laugh is music to me. I want you to spend your money making a better life for you. I have the things I need. I want to see you happy and healthy. When you ask me what I want for Christmas I say “Nothing” because you’ve already been giving me my gift all year. I want you.

LAFONTAINE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI and former students, the

banquet will take place Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the LaFontaine Community

Building. So be sure and save this date, so you can be sure to come. More information will be

Meeting Notice for 2023

The Wabash County Emergency Planning Committee will hold its meetings for the year 2023 at 2:00 PM local time at the Wabash County Emergency Management Agency Office on the following dates: January 12, 2023, April 12, 2023, July 10, 2023 and October 11, 2023 and at such other times as shall be duly authorized by act of the Committee or its Chairman. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

The Wabash County Emergency Response Plan for Hazaardous Materials Incidents may be reviewed by appointment during regular business hours at the office of the Wabash County Emergency Management Agency, 1 W. Hill Street, Suite LL02, Wabash County Courthouse, Wabash, IN 46992. All information filed by covered SARA Title III facilities in Wabash County may be reviewed during regular business hours at the offices of the Wabash County Emergency Management Agency, 1 W. Hill Street, Suite LL02, Wabash County Courthouse, Wabash, IN 46992. Copies of documents may be obtained at this office, and the Committee may charge a fee for copying. For further information on these matters, please contact Keith Walters, Chairman, at (260) 563-3181.

Keith Walters

Chairman Wabash County LEPC

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CAUSE NO: 85C01-2212-EU-000107

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TODD EUGENE BAER DECEASED

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana

Notice is hereby given that Angela Delauter and Lisa Hearn were on the 1st day of December, 2022, appointed as CoPersonal Representatives of the Estate of Todd Eugene Baer, deceased, who died on the 7th day of November, 2022.

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

Dated at Huntington, Indina, this 1st day of December, 2022.

12/14/22

Loir J. Draper Clerk of the Wabash Circuit Court For Wabash County, Indiana Attorney For Estate: Joseph W. Eddingfield, #8421-85 84 West Market Street P.O. Box 294 Wabash, Indiana. 46992 (206) 563-115412/14, 12/21/22

Laketon Legion, Auxiliary, S.A.L. hosted annual Christmas dinner

The Annual Community Christmas Dinner took place Sunday, Dec 4, at the Laketon American Legion Post. The event was hosted by the Post, Auxiliary and S.A.L. members and chaired by Steve Rohrer and Denise Rohrer.

Local Girl and Boy Scouts and leaders assisted with serving 60plus community guests who enjoyed turkey, ham and all the trimmings.

Christmas covered tables and 10 poinsettias which were later awarded as door prizes, added to the festivities.

J.P. Freeman provided entertainment with ukulele and reminiscing of old times followed by special greetings. Christmas was greeted with arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. They visited with those gathered and sat at the Christmas tree to hear the children’s wishes and present each with a ‘treat bag’.

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

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).

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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

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.

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APPLES (LOCALLY

GROWN)! Asian pears, cider, and apple butter.

Open Friday & Saturday, 1pm-5pm through December 17. David & Valerie Doud’s Countyline Orchard, 7877 W. 400 N., Wabash, IN 46992. (In Wabash County) 765-8336122. Cash or check only.

FOR SALE: 2007 Buick Lucerne. Mobile home on 1/2 acre. Peru/ Wabash Co. line. Call- 765-4756524.

FOR SALE: Gibson 185EC electric guitar with case. Like new. Call- 260982-9358. Cell- 765-6186714.

FOR SALE: Stephens Gilberts 2005 Cadillac DeVille is now for sale. Call- 574-328-2602.

Employment

CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER and First Responder needed to drive firetruck for Pleasant Township, Laketon. Full time, some benefits. Send resume and cover letter to: Pleasant Township Trustee, 10459 N. Ogden Road, Laketon, IN 46943.

Boats

2012 LUND 1400 Fury boat and trailer, trolling motor, 30hp Evinrude electric motor, 2 locators, battery charger. $6500. 260356-5481.

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