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are part of the workforce, based on the particulars of the program.” The program offers the aforementioned assisA new tool designed to help potential homeowntance options. ers in the City of Wabash with down payments was “This is a self-funded program,” Chasey said. “It unveiled Wednesday, Jan. 5, at Wabash City Hall. serves the middle income borrowers earning up to Hoosier Homes will provide 3, 4 or 5 percent down 140 percent of the area median income, which in payment assistance options at competitive rates for the City of Wabash is $89,180. That’s regardless of qualified individuals seeking to purchase a home in family size. That could be anywhere from a single Wabash. borrower earning up to $89,180 who would qualify The program was rolled out by Mayor Scott Long for this program.” and Ryan Chasey, Housing Resource Hub coWithin the first month of the program going live, founder and chief operations officer, during a meet- 65 individuals have checked to see if they’re eligiing with real estate agents and lending officials. ble for the program. Of the 65, Chasey said, 70 perThe city’s cent have efforts are twobeen eligible. “That’s a fold. The probig number, in gram is a month, with designed to just some help stimulate social media home buying in to promote the City of that,” he said. Wabash. But “We’re hopeofficials hope it ful as the will help to word gets out reverse the popfrom this ulation loss the press confercity has experience today … enced since the it will only 1980s. help to spread Chasey said the word that the City of this is anothWabash and the er tool that mayor are leadthose who ers in the state in trying to Mayor Scott Long listens as Ryan Chasey, Housing Resource Hub co- want to live in address housfounder and chief operations officer, explains the Hoosier Home program. Wabash can use to help ing challenges. Photo by Joseph Slacian achieve their “Mayor Long housing dreams.” has been the first leader to lead the housing strateThose interested in seeing if they are eligible for gy process,” Chasey said. “The City of Wabash was the program can download a free app called Club the first Northeast Indiana community to actually 720. have a housing strategy. He’s done an outstanding “On there, you will be able to really identify what job in mobilizing the local leadership and pointing your housing dreams are,” Chasey said. “They can them in a direction identifying sites and working see if they are eligible and if they qualify. If so, toward adding units, which we all know is a key they can get linked up with a lender on there who piece of addressing the housing here.” can help them. Hoosier Homes is “an important tool because it “We’re hopeful that this is the first of many tools will help to attract and retain talent here, so that that will be available on the Club 720 app. We’re in Wabash can grow,” Chasey continued. “It does that discussions to look at some tools for folks who may because this is a tool that is available to a lot of want to renovate their homes. We have some local individuals. It is focused on workforce. It serves borrowers and those who want to buy homes who Continued on Page 13.
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City Schools changes Covid-19 protocols By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com
Wabash Mayor Scott Long, right, swears in newly-appointed Wabash City Schools board member Kristen Petruniw as Superintendent Dr. Amy Sivley looks on. Photo by Phil Smith
City Schools board elects officers for coming year By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash City Schools’ board of trustees gathered for the first meeting of 2022 and began with a short meeting of that body’s board of finance. In both the board of finance meeting, as well as the regular meeting that followed Jan. 3 in Wabash City Hall, Rod Kelsheimer was reelected board president. The panel also elected Rhonda Hipskind as vice president and Stehen Dafoe as secretary. Wabash Mayor Scott Long swore in re-appointed board member Hipskind and newly-appointed member Kristen Petruniw prior to the first meeting. The board agreed to re-appoint Kelsheimer to the Wabash City Redevelopment Commission and made several other assignments for board members, including Dafoe, Heartland Career
Center Board; Jason Fry, Wabash Park Board and Hipskind, Wabash Carnegie Library Board. The board accepted several donations, including an anonymous gift of $115,000. “The anonymous donation, this is going to pay for any current students that do not receive any assistance to pay off any past due text book rental or course fees,” said WCS Superintendent Amy Sivley. “Like it said, it was anonymous so we don’t know who it came from, but it is very much appreci-
ated.” The board also approved the annual salary for board members at $2,000. The board heard a presentation from Keith Gillenwater of the city’s redevelopment commission, who reported
“The City of Wabash has elected to create three residential TIF districts.” Gillenwater reported on a total of five projects, but focused on three that are within the WCS district. According to Gillenwater, the three TIF, or Tax Increment Financing districts will be designated in order to generate revenue to fuel the building of residential projects totaling more than 300 residences. The board approved the initiative.
Wabash City Schools’ board of trustees is considering changes to its Covid-19 protocols in order to remain in step with state guidelines. “Tonight is really a time for discussion,” WCS Superintendent Dr. Amy Sivley said. “We have some time, but we have to put together our plan for OSHA’s (Occupational
Safety and Health Administration) Emergency Temporary Standard. This is for businesses, and it does include schools. We have to develop a policy around vaccines and testing for employees. We will continue the discussion at our next board meeting.” Sivley told the board that since WCS employees are not required to be vaccinated against Covid-19, all unvaccinated staff mem-
bers would be required to be tested weekly. “Home tests, if they’re allowed, have to be done in front of a medical professional,” she said, adding that employees’ insurance would likely cover the costs of tests. Sivley said she would continue to research all the guidelines. Board President Rod Kelsheimer said “I think it’s important that everyone underContinued on Page 3
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City Schools stand that this is a mandate that is being pushed down upon us.” He noted the school corporation has more than 100 employees. He asked Sivley what would happen if a large group of employees tested positive. “Depending on the numbers, we’d have to look at each individual building and we may have to move to virtual (learning),” she said. The board also dis-
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cussed its return to school procedures and Sivley said the number of days required for quarantining students who test positive, or who are identified as possibly having been exposed to the virus would be reduced under the new guidelines. “Students who test positive now only have to quarantine for five days,” she said. “They can come back on Day
6 if their symptoms have improved, which includes (being) fever free for 24 hours without using any fever reducing medicine. When they return, they must to wear a mask.” Sivley said the mask requirement would not be a big change since it dovetails right into the district’s current policy. She added that WCS’s previous diligence may have been
“The CDC is going by their research and I believe in research and I feel like if they think it’s OK for schools and if we’ve followed their guidance to this point, I feel like we go with this.” Sivley added that for a student or employee to be considered fully vaccinated, they have to have received a booster if they are eligible.
school district, can continue to attend school since masks are required. Any student who is exposed outside of the school corporation, and who is not vaccinated, will be required to quarantine for five days. For athletics, any student or team that is exposed will quarantine for five days would have to wear masks if not directly participating in the sport.
showing good results to date. “When I look at our numbers of positive cases for the first semester in comparison to the surrounding schools that were all mask optional, we had half the number of positive cases, sometimes a third,” she said. In addition, Sivley said that any student who is exposed, or contact traced within the
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With the growing rise of COVID cases in the region and the country, Manchester University has adjusted its indoor spectator policies. Effective Jan. 6, Manchester University will allow only two guests per MU student-athlete/musician at indoor athletic events. No visiting fans will be permitted at indoor athletic events until further notice. Manchester Guest Policies — Each studentathlete/musician is only allowed two guests. — Student-athletes/musicians may “give” their two seats to another student on their same team. — When entering the facility, a gameday official will ask each visitor to state their name and the name of the stu-
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Access Youth Center has new director By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Jef Maslan is the new director of The Access Youth Center. Maslan, who joined the agency on Jan. 3, replaces Liz Hobbs, who resigned the position last year. A graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tenn., Maslan has had a wide range of jobs since graduating. He received a bachelor’s degree in religion, with the goal of studying to be a pastor. He spent two years working for the Salvation Army in Chattanooga, Tenn., and in Johnson City, Tenn. “From there, the Lord kind of opened the door for me to work at White’s,” Maslan said. He spent about 18 months at Josiah White’s. “While there I learned to love Wabash,” he continued. “I always get weird looks when I say that. So, I felt my time at White’s coming to an end and knew I wanted something in Wabash because I wanted to stay here.” After leaving White’s, Maslan worked at The Bowen Center. His pastor at Wabash Friends Church suggested Maslan consider applying for the position at The Access, telling him, he said, “we think you’d be a great fit for it.” Maslan admits he had heard about The Access, but didn’t know the agency’s full scope. “The day I was told about the position was Liz’s last day, and was told about the position standing underneath the light pole, right there,” he said, pointing to a light pole just feet
learned how to take ministry into the community. It felt like this a lot of that. “It felt right up my alley. The timing was unbelievably perfect.” Maslan hopes to intermix some new activities while keeping existing ones. “I definitely will keep what we have going,” he said. “I Jef Maslan is the new director of The Access Youth Center. Photo by Joseph Slacian away from The Access’ front door on West Canal Street. “As I was talking to my pastor about it, Liz and Laura (Helm, director of The Access Learning Academy) came back from lunch and we were amazingly offered to come in and have a tour of the place. “Laura gave this
wonderful tour and really sold it to me.” Helm admits they were given a heads up as to who Maslan was and that he might be applying for the position. “From the blanket drives to the backpack giveaways at the beginning of the school year, the grab and
go (meal program) going out in the community to make sure kids have snacks to have something in their stomach to do homework or to go out with their friends, felt right up my alley from my time with the Salvation Army,” Maslan continued. “From the Salvation Army I
don’t want to reinvent the wheel. I know some of what we have is going really well, so I don’t want to cut those out to try to do new things that might not work. “I think there’s a lot of potential for kind of all sorts of different opportunities, whether that be moving back to some in-house pro-
gramming, whether that’s doing some additional programming in the community, whether that’s partnering with churches and helping them in any way we can and them helping us meet the needs of kids.” The Access Youth Center is located at 74 W. Market St.
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Comedian Regan returning to Honeywell By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com
During the standup comedy boon of the 1980s, many comedians rose to prominence, before falling into relative obscurity, while some like Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Tim Allen, Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy and Ellen DeGeneres headed into the final decade of the 20th Century with a seemingly indestructible legacy. As the 1990s emerged, several new entertainers began to gain traction, fueled by the increasing popularity of cable television and the variety of comedycentric vehicles such as Comic Strip Live on Fox, an Evening At The Improv and VH-1’s Stand-up Spotlight. While many of these upstart comedians entered the decade vying for laughs on both television and in the nation’s many comedy clubs, few persevered to the present day better than Brian Regan. Regan returns to Wabash on Jan. 20 to bring his side-splitting brand of observational humor to the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. The 63-year-old Florida native took time out of his schedule last week to talk about his creative process, as well as to discuss his lengthy career. A common thread in interviews with the former college football wide receiver is his reputation for keeping his material suitable for young audiences. Comedians whose brand of comedy is more adult in nature are known as performers who work “blue.” For Regan, his comedic repertoire never even comes close to the indigo side of the color wheel. And, he works clean in the name of efficiency. He can take his show unchanged from cable television to prime time, while a comedian with more adult content would
Top comedian Brian Regan will make his fifth appearance at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater in Wabash on Jan. 20. Photo provided have to make adjustments before performing for an audience of all ages. “Years ago, when I was first getting into comedy, I watched a comedian named Dennis Wolfberg,” Regan said. “He was tremendous.” Wolfberg was a school teacherturned stand-up comedian who rose to prominence around the same time as Regan. An American Comedy Award winner, Wolfberg was negotiating for his own television show when he succumbed to melanoma in 1994 at the age of 48. “He (Wolfberg) had a joke where he talked about being a teacher,” said Regan, adding that in the joke, Wolfberg said the student would alter the name to include an expletive. “He had a whole bit about it,” continued Regan. “And then he did, I think, a ‘Tonight Show,’ and he couldn’t do the joke that way, he changed it, and it didn’t get a laugh. I could kind of see in his eyes that he was a little thrown by that because it was sup-
posed to get a good laugh, but it didn’t. I remember thinking at the time, ‘I don’t ever want to be in that position, where I finally get a chance to do a talk show and … have to change them for one night and not get the reaction that I’m used to. So, it was like an important moment when I saw him have to adjust his act. The fact that he had to adjust that one joke threw him a little bit.” Tailoring his material to any audience
also paid off when Regan realized every comedian’s dream at a time when the comedy landscape would change forever, and a door would close on one of humor’s greatest institutions. “I was very fortunate,” said Regan of being asked to perform on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.” Regan’s performance in April of 1992 came just one month before the legendary talk show host’s final show. For decades, all comedians consid-
ered Carson’s show to be the stamp of professional approval and the confirmation that they had officially “made it.” The following year, Regan told The Chicago Tribune that although “The Tonight Show” appearance had been his first, and that first-timers were rarely invited over to Carson’s desk for a visit, he got the nod due to main guest Bob Hope’s tardiness. Regan said at the time he had to improvise several minutes of material until Carson picked up the baton and contributed an anecdote to fill the rest of the time. Regan grew up in Miami, Fla. with seven siblings. One of those family members, older brother Dennis Regan, followed Brian into comedy. “Chronologically… Dennis is older than me,” said Regan. “But comedy-wise, I got into comedy before he did. I was beginning to have a little headway in the
comedy world and he was like ‘hey, that looks fun,’ and jumped into the game, so it’s weird. He’s sort of like my baby brother in the comedy world, but when I get off stage, he can immediately put me into a headlock.” Regan’s success is closely tied to a dogged work ethic that includes the constant development of new material. With the extreme lampooning of everyday situations, partnered with facial expressions guaranteed to facilitate post-nasal drip and body language that can elicit belly laughs from the most prudish of librarians, Regan pulls no punches when it comes to making his audience gag on guffaws. In recent years, the comedian parlayed his talent for performing into a fledgling acting career. He was cast in the film “Top Five” and is currently portraying the character Mugsy in the television series “Loudermilk.”
He said whether an artist is trying to make a live audience laugh or present well on the big or small screens, it’s all about presentation. “Timing is very important,” he said. “In fact, I just had a dream last night that I was acting in a scene and I couldn’t get the timing right of the line I was supposed to say. The director kept saying ‘you’re not quite hitting it,’ and I couldn’t quite hit it, because someone else had written it and I couldn’t feel the appropriate time to say it. And they were all within like a half second, you know, in the dream. But it has to be perfect and I couldn’t get it perfect in the dream. Timing is very important, apparently to the point where I dream about it.” While there are similarities to all performing art, there can be vast differences. Music fans will have several options this season at The Honeywell Center, Continued on Page 12
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With so many of us dieting in January it may seem counter-intuitive for me to be writing about fat-filled soups, like bisque, but that’s exactly the reason I am! Adding more healthy fats, and reducing if not removing all sugary carbohydrates from our diet seems to be just what our bodies need, according to the most popular diets trends of this past decade. In fact the most trendy diets have common denominators: The reduction or elimination of sugary carbohydrates, and the addition or increase in healthier fats. The strictest of the diets-come-lately, Ketogenic or Keto, has caused quite the buzz because it does work, but at a cost. Originally developed about 100 years ago not as a diet, but as a way to help control seizures, researchers discovered that when the body is deprived of glucose (sugar) from carbohydrates it causes brain’s electrical signals to relax. This state, which is called ketosis, and how this diet gets its name, also causes the body to burn bodyfat more efficiently. However, sustaining a state of ketosis can lead to health problems, including constipation, serious intestinal blockages, and kidney stones, which is why this plan is not readily recommended. Following safer routes, Atkins, Paleo, and Low-Carb Mediterranean diet plans all offer less severe versions of Keto, and as a result are much safer to use. All they ask is that you reduce or exclude sugary carbs and raise your intake of healthy fats and proteins, too! Considering that all these diets are harping
Cold winter days are born for hot bowls of soup, and none offer the rich and rewarding texture and taste quite like one that’s filled with a bisque. Photo by Laura Kurella
on two main points it should be a no-brainer that, in order to lose weight, especially fat, we need to become more proactive about adding more healthy fats to our diets and become less dismissive about how many empty carbohydrates we are allowing ourselves to consume. Especially given that sugary carbohydrates also contribute to diabetes and overgrowth of yeast in our guts, too! My mom knew those empty, sugary carbohydrates were bad, and used to call them all “Junk food.” Funny how there is more of it around than ever, but that term has become one that is scarcely used- Scary! The easiest – and
safest - track to better health is to cook from scratch. Luxurious Lobster Bisque Low carb and gluten free! Prep Time:10 minutes; Cook Time: 40 minutes; Total Time: 50 minutes; Yield: 6 servings. 3 cups clean water 4 lobster tails frozen in shells (or fresh) 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin 1 onion, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 cup dry white wine 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 cups heavy cream 4 tablespoons butter In 2-quart saucepan over high heat, bring 3 cups of clean water to a boil. Add lobster tails and cover. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until shells are bright red. Remove tails from pan, then remove meat from shells. Return shells to water, and simmer, covered, for another 10 minutes. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain lobster shells from stock and reserve, about 2 cups. Chop lobster meat into bite sized pieces. Set aside. In a medium sized sauce pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and onion, and cook
for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Slowly add the wine, then stir in Worcestershire, celery salt, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Stir in tomato paste and reserved 2 cups of lobster stock. Bring to a boil then simmer, covered, about 10 minutes. Puree mixture in blender or use a stick blender in the pot until smooth. Return mixture to pot, if needed, then add heavy cream and butter. Add salt if needed, to taste. Add lobster meat and continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes. Superb Shrimp Bisque Prep time: 30min-
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utes; Cook time: 45 minutes; Ready In: 1 hour, 15 minutes; Yield: 6 servings. 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or gluten-free flour 1-quart seafood stock salt and pepper to taste 1-pound medium shrimp - peeled, deveined and shells reserved 1-pound onions, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon paprika 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1-ounce brandy 1pint heavy cream, heated 1 dash hot pepper sauce 1 dash Worcestershire sauce 1 dash Old Bay Seasoning 1/4 cup dry sherry In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and flour. Cook, stirring, until flour taste disappears, about 7 minutes. Stir in seafood stock and season with salt and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook shrimp shells and onion in oil until onion is translucent. Stir in garlic, paprika and tomato paste and cook until brown. Stir in brandy and light it on fire. Let it simmer until reduced and thickened. Stir in reserved stock, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth. Return strained mixture to a simmer in the saucepan. Pour in cream. Dice shrimp, and stir into soup. Simmer five minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Season with pepper sauce, Worcestershire, and Old Bay. Stir in sherry just before serving.
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Bertha “Bert” Butterbaugh, 102, of North Manchester, died at 6:57 am, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born on Feb. 8, 1919, in Wabash County to Bert and Nora (Ebbinghouse) Ogden. Bertha was a 1937 graduate of Laketon High School. She married Leon J. Butterbaugh in North Manchester on February 25, 1939; he died Dec. 26, 2000. Bertha and her husband, Leon owned and operated Butterbaugh Oil in North Manchester from 1946-1973. She was a lifelong member of the Ijamsville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed square dancing, fishing, and golfing was her passion. Bertha was the youngest and the last survivor of the Bert and Nora Ogden family. She is survived by her three sons, Steven Butterbaugh of St. Petersburg, Fla., Jeff (Sue) Butterbaugh of Spencer, Tenn., and Andrew (Betty) Butterbaugh of North Manchester; four grandchildren, Amy (Kevin) Deardorff of Warsaw, Eli (Jamie) Butterbaugh of Anderson, Brenna (Matt) Crozier of North Manchester, and Kara (Dave) Alverson of Fort Wayne; and eight great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and six sisters. Graveside services and burial were Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Laketon Cemetery, in Ijamsville, with Pastor Kent Harting officiating. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main Street, North Manchester. Preferred memorials are Merkle Memorial Golf Endowment in care of the Community Foundation of Wabash County, or the Laketon Cemetery. The memorial guest book for Bertha may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Henry ‘Perk’ Miller, 98 World War II veteran July 26, 1923 – Jan. 5, 2022 Henry “Perk” Miller, 98, Andrews, died Jan. 5, 2022. Henry was born on July 26, 1923. Visitation and services were Jan. 10, 2022, at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel, Huntington.
Bonnie Jean (Richoz) Hileman, 72, passed away Jan. 8, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born March 5, 1949, to Gordon and Dorothy (Bargholtz) Richoz, and joined by a sister, Debra, exactly 5 years later. Bonnie grew up in the home her dad built in Elgin, Ill., and graduated from Larkin High School in 1967. She then moved to North Manchester to attend Manchester College, eventually earning a degree in social work, which led her to a career serving others including time with the Division of Family & Children, ARC of Wabash County, Peabody Retirement Community, Manchester Early Learning Center, and Cardinal Center. After moving to North Manchester, Bonnie lived with Minnie Freeman and worked for the Freeman family at The Main View. Bonnie married Lenny Hileman in September of 1979. Though they divorced in 1997, together they shared three kids, Rebecca (Billy) Tolson, Meghann (Brian) Foust, and Ryne (Sandra) Hileman; and she loved her bonus daughters, Melissa (Shannon) Carter and Stephanie Hileman, and their families, as her own. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, and loved to sing. After her retirement she stayed busy by volunteering at the North Manchester Center for History and Meals on Wheels. Bonnie was also a member of the American Legion Post 286 Auxiliary in North Manchester. Along with her kids, Bonnie will be greatly missed by her grandkids and the rest of her family, a long list of friends, and the many others whom she touched. Family and friends may call Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held at the conclusion of calling with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. The family will be planning an additional memorial in the spring. For those who wish to honor the memory of Bonnie Jean Hileman, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 243, North Manchester, Daniel’s Place, 113 West Main Street North Manchester, North Manchester Center for History, 122 East Main Street, North Manchester, Blessings in a Backpack, P.O. Box 2, North Manchester, or the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, IN, would be appreciated, but in her honor the family asks you remember her unconditional love by doing something kind for someone else. The family of Bonnie Jean Hileman has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Richard “Rick” Hahn, 64, of Wabash, died at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was born Oct. 29, 1957, in Wabash, to Kenneth and Jane (Hettmansperger) Hahn. Rick was a 1975 graduate of Wabash High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2010. Rick worked as a drug and alcohol education and life skills teacher for several years at Paddock View Residential Center in Marion, and later as an addictions counselor in Port Angeles, Wash. After returning to Wabash, he most recently worked as a medication coordinator for Genoa Healthcare. He was a past member of the Community Foundation of Wabash County Grants committee. Rick was a long time avid supporter and volunteer with the Special Olympics of Wabash County. He is survived by his son Adam (Rodney Farrell), Griffith; daughters Gretchen (Ryan) Middleton, Fort Wayne, and Miranda Hahn, Wabash; three grandchildren, Lilly Hahn, Anderson Hahn, and Palmer Middleton, all of Fort Wayne; a brother Dave (Audrey) Hahn, Wabash; and three sisters, Nancy Hahn, Wabash, Sue (Keith) Duhamell, Wabash, and Carol (Ray) Fitzgerald, Kokomo. He was proceeded in death by his parents, and a sister, Linda. Per Rick’s wishes there will be no services. Preferred memorials may be directed to ARC of Wabash County 595 S. Miami St., Wabash, IN 46992 and Pink Heals of Howard County 1966 S. 400 E. Kokomo, IN 46902 McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with Richard Hahn’s final arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com
Police and fire reports North Manchester Police Department Arrests Mason A. Parker, 20, Warsaw was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear, intimidation at 11:13 a.m. Jan. 3. Abraham J. Ambrocio, 43, Marion was arrested for driving while never
licensed at 3:02 p.m. Jan. 4 Citation Joshua R. Lemler, 17, Bourbon, was cited for passing in a no passing zone at 6:32 p.m. Dec. 31. Fire Runs North Manchester Fire Department responded: To the 2200 block of East Street for a medical
assist at 7:28 p.m. Dec. 30. To the 600 block of East 9th Street for a medical assist at 8:57 p.m. Dec. 30. To the 1200 block of North Wayne Street for a medical assist at 1:51 a.m. Jan. 1. To the 1600 block of State Road 114W for a medical assist at 10:07
a.m. Jan. 1. To the 100 block of South Mill Street for a medical assist at 2:24 p.m. Jan. 1. To the 600 block of East College Avenue for a medical assist at 9:41 p.m. Jan. 2. Units from North Manchester, Chester and Continued on Page 10
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Tracy Schultz, 65
Kathryn Baer, 84
Worked as LPN
Was self-employed seamstress
Enjoyed art
Dec. 9, 1956 – Jan. 6, 2022
Aug. 4, 1937 – Jan. 8, 2022
April 28, 1960 – Jan. 5, 2022
Tracy A. Schultz, 65, Wabash, passed away on Jan. 6, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. The daughter of Thomas Jan and Lois Kathryn (Brim) Schultz, Tracy was born on Dec. 9, 1956, in Wabash. After graduating from high school in 1975, Tracy went on to study at Ivy Tech Community College. She earned her nursing degree at Ivy Tech while being a single mother raising her children. Tracy went on to have a career in nursing that spanned 30 years. For the last 10 years, Tracy had worked as an LPN at Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester. Tracy was a dedicated attendee of Wabash Friends Church in Wabash. Her quiet strength and strong faith made her an excellent mother, nurse and Christian. She was also an excellent couponer and enjoyed shopping for bargains wherever she could find them. Tracy was also a kind and giving grandmother who cherished and dearly loved her children and grandchildren. The loving memory of Tracy A. Schultz will be forever cherished by her mother, Lois Kathryn (Brim) Schultz; son, Jordan Wadsworth, Wabash; daughters, Mary Judy, Wabash, and Shara Judy, Wabash; brother, Thomas J. Schultz Jr., San Antonio, Texas; sisters, Cindy (Henry) McCoart, Wabash, Mary Kathryn Schultz, Orlando, Fla., and Kristin (Jay) Gerber, Michigan; grandchildren, Isaiah Hipskind, Shyla Judy, Madymay Hipskind, Dekan Hayslett, and Carly Hayslett. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Jan Schultz Sr.; one son, Sean L. Judy, passed away on Nov. 26, 2017, and one sister, Kelly Schultz, passed away on March 4, 2006. A celebration of Tracy’s life will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Hopewell Cemetery, 500 North and 500 East, Lagro. The family has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com
Kathryn Marie “Katie” Baer, 84, of Wabash, died at 8:45 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on Aug. 4, 1937, in Wabash, to Theodore Robert and Leah Marjorie (Temple) Snavely. Katie married Todd Baer in Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 12, 1985. She was a self employed seamstress for 68 years, and did alterations for Dick’s Menswear, Max’s Gentry Shop, Rusie’s, Wassmans, Hang Ups, Emma Lou’s, The Francis Shoppe, and her friends at Grandstaff-Hentgen, all in Wabash. She was a member of the Wabash Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband, Todd Baer of Wabash; five children, Mike (Mary) Loe of Sebring, Florida, Tony (Kathy) Loe, Carolyn Stansbury, and Stacie (Jeff) Denniston, all of Wabash, and Deborah (Michael) Bechtol of Somerset; two step daughters, Angie DeLauter of Columbia City, and Lisa (Scott) Hearn of Wabash; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren; six step grandchildren, 13 step great-grandchildren; brother, James (Sue) Snavely of Wabash; and two sisters, Jeanne Urschel and Margie (Rick) Baxter, all of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers Dick Snavely, John Bill Snavely, Bob Lee Snavely, and Tom Snavely, and three sisters, Mary Snavely, Marilyn Rider, and Nancy Gribben. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. The family asks that masks be worn. Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for Katie may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Tom Eads Dear Dad, We Love You, Even though the end wasn’t dreamy, we love you with all our hearts! You were the highlight in a lot of people’s eyes in “Your Day”. Love, Tadd, Terry, and All of Eadsville U.S.A. The family gathered in remembrance on Jan. 7, 2022. All thoughts and prayers are appreciated. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com
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Kimberly Dawn Winters, 61, of North Manchester, died at 7:59 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on April 28, 1960, in Chicago, Ill., to Bill and Betty (Burdick) Gatwood. Kim married Roger N. Winters in Hanover Park, Ill., on June 10, 1978. She was a homemaker. Kim enjoyed drawing, art, interior design, and watching movies. She was sassy, spunky, quick to make a smart aleck reply. Her heart was as big as a room. She had a loud laugh which she used often. She loved animals, dogs and cats in particular. At one point, she rescued five dogs from the pound because she just couldn’t decide who to leave behind, so she brought them all home. She is survived by her husband, Roger N. Winters, and son, Will Winters, both of North Manchester; two sisters, Lori Gatwood and Melinda (Chris) Flaxman, both of Phoenix, Ariz., and her half brother, Chris Gatwood. S She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Nicholas Winters, and her brother, Bill Gatwood. Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at GrandstaffHentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. There will be a carry-in luncheon at the Roann Community Building on Monday following the service. The memorial guest book for Kimberly may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Freddie Tackett, 95 Worked at North Central Elevator Aug. 20, 1926 - Jan. 9, 2022 Freddie Tackett, 95, Wabash, died Jan. 9, 2022. Services pending at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Services, Wabash.
On behalf of the entire Shelton family, we would like to thank everyone for helping through our difficult time of loss. Thank you for flowers, cards, kind words and your prayers. To those who brought food and also to the Wabash Freewill Baptist Church for serving dinner for the family and to those who traveled near and far. Whatever your part, we seen, we heard, we appreciate.
Sincere Sincere Thanks The Derrick Shelton Family and Karen McKenzie
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Thomas Eads Enjoyed traveling Aug. 5, 1942 – Jan. 1, 2022 Thomas Lee Eads, of North Manchester, passed away peacefully just after the New Year arrived in the early morning of Jan. 1, 2022. His homegoing was filled with profound love and he was fortunate to pass in the comfort of the home he shared with Susan Trowbridge. Born on Aug. 5, 1942, in Urbana, he was the son of James C. Eads and Mildred Montel Eads. He graduated from Urbana High School, a proud Speed King, and was educated in the School of Life. Tom raised his Urbana-born sons to follow in his path of loving life and living it well. Summers were spent waterskiing on the pond in front of the house, with Tom’s homemade ski jump right in the middle. Tom helped them to show cattle, taught them to ride horseback, and to make the best kinds of mischief. In the last two decades of his life, Tom and Susan traveled across this great country by Cadillac Brougham, motorcycle, schooner, airplane, pontoon and even trolley. In later years, the circle grew smaller but his curiosity never waned. They drove round and round Wabash county “turkey-necking,” looking out the car windows, remembering bits and bobs about each tract of land, each house, each old car. As Tom came to know Susan, he inherited and was inherited by her children and grandchildren: Chris and Shannon, Erin and Jon and Amy Trowbridge—along with their children Austin, Sam and Jaclyn; Judah and Willow; Alex and Eva. They considered and loved him like a father and a grandfather of their own. He was a dedicated grandfather to all of his grandchildren, biological and inherited alike, and spent all the time he could at their tennis, soccer, swimming, volleyball and basketball games. And if that game was outdoors, he would likely be in his car, fence-side, honking whenever one of them scored. Predeceased by his parents and brother, Harold Teeter, Tom is survived by his companion Susan Trowbridge and her family; his sister Peggy Dilling; his brother Ronald Eads; his sons Tadd and Terry Eads; his daughter-in-law Peggy Eads; along with grandchildren Abby Bitzer and Allison Dawes; and great-grandchildren Brontly, Beckett and Maddox. His special bond with Troy and Mody Eads became especially meaningful over the last years of his life. He has been deeply treasured and is already greatly missed by all. The family will hold a small memorial service in remembrance of Tom’s extraordinary life in May, when the sun is warm and the days are long. Everyone who remembers Tom is asked to celebrate his life in their own way.
Police and fire reports Cont. from Pg. 8. Pleasant Township fire departments responded to the 300 block of South River Road for a medical assist at 12:33 p.m. Jan. 2. North Manchester Fire Department responded: To the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist at 9:47 a.m. Jan. 4. To the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist at 10:35 a.m. Jan. 4. To the 600 block of East College Avenue for a medical assist at 3:45 p.m. Jan. 5. To the 100 block of South Mill Street for a medical
assist at 4:48 a.m. Jan. 6. To the 100 block of South Mill Street for a medical assist at 9:51 a.m. Jan. 6. To the 700 block of Bond Street for a medical assist at 1:09 p.m. Jan. 6. To the 1100 block of West 4th Street for a medical assist at 5:34 p.m. Jan. 6. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents A vehicle driven by Steven R. Dunnagan, 63, Wabash, collided with a deer on CR 950 S, near CR 400 W, Wabash at 6 a.m. Jan. 1. Damage up to $2,500. A trailer attached
to a vehicle owned by Aaron J. Anderson, 39, Urbana, came off its hitch and collided with a concrete wall at 1636 E. CR 500 N, Urbana at 5:10 p.m. Jan. 1. Damage up to $25,000. A vehicle driven by William T. Tucker, 64, Wabash, slid on ice, struck a mail box, a utility pole and a tree on CR 300 W, north of SR 15, Wabash. at 11:51 p.m. Jan. 1. Damage up to $25,000. A vehicle driven by William J. Hamilton, 46, Wabash collided with a guard rail at the intersection of Cont. on Pg. 11.
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Mary Louise Briner-Reist, 97
Jackie Wells, 86 Worked on railroad
Owned bookkeeping service Oct. 13, 1924 – Jan. 8, 2022 Mary Louise Briner-Reist, 97, of North Manchester, died 5:55 pm, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Peabody Healthcare in North Manchester. She was born on Oct. 13, 1924, in Chester Township, Wabash County, to Elery Sylvester and Dora (Stellar) Schroll. Mary Louise was a 1942 graduate of Chester Township High School, in North Manchester. She first married her high school sweetheart, Ross E. Briner, on Oct. 25, 1942, in North Manchester. He died Nov. 5, 1992. She then married Linn L. Reist, Jr. on Sept. 9, 1995, at the Peabody Chapel. He died July 23, 2006. She was the secretary at Indiana Lawrence Bank in North Manchester several years and also owned M.L.B. Bookkeeping for 15 years. She was a 28 year member of the North Manchester First Brethren Church, and was a current member of the North Manchester United Methodist Church. Mary Louise lived in Chester Township, Wabash County all of her life. She is survived by three sons, Stephen (Angie) Briner of Silver Lake, Ken (Peggy) Briner of Muncie, and Dennis (Sally) Briner of Upland; daughter-in-law, Lisa (Brian) Kilmer of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandson; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Meyers of Berne; brother-inlaw, Tom Julien of Winona Lake; three step-children, Linn (Jane) Reist III, Peter (Karen) Reist, and Jennifer (Ira) ReistStrumwasser. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son Chris Briner, a grandson Chad Briner, two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at GrandstaffHentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester, with Pastor Steve Bahrt officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends may call 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Peabody Caring Circle or North Manchester United Methodist Church. The memorial guest book for Mary Louise may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Feb. 22, 1935 – Jan. 8, 2022 Jackie Wells, 86, of rural Wabash, died 5:25 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at his home. He was born on Feb. 22, 1935, in Van Lear, Ky., to Brown Lowe and Golda (Butcher) Wells. Jackie married Anita Whinery in Auburn, on April 12, 1961. He worked for the railroad for 35 years, with New York Central, CSX, and as a conductor for Conrail Railroad in Marion. He also worked as an aide on Anita’s bus route. Jackie was affiliated with Wabash Friends Church and had a way with children. He enjoyed being outside and cutting wood, anything to stay busy outdoors. Jackie loved the railroad and meeting with railroaders at Rock City Cafe. He also loved to read, reading newspapers, but especially loved his family and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Anita Wells of Wabash; three children, Sheri (Jerry) Proffitt and Angie (Nathan) Herring, both of Wabash, Doug Wells of Urbana; six grandchildren, Tanner Proffitt, Tyler Proffitt, Clay Herring, and Connor Herring, all of Wabash; Brielle Wells and Alexa Wells, both of Urbana; two sisters, Sola (Gordon) Cole and Willadean (Jerry) Kovatch, both of Cleveland, Ohio; and nieces and nephews, Jackie, Rose, Linda, Vicki Lynn, Scott, Brad, Bill Tom, and Jane Ann. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Junior Wells, Sebert Wells, Auldon Wells, Woody Wells, and Darvin Wells, and his sister, Buford “Sis” Delong. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at Wabash Friends Church, 3563 S. State Road 13, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Friends may call 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, at the church. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Jackie may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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Police and fire reports SR 15 and CR 800 N, Roann at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 4. Hamilton was transported to a hospital with complaints of back pain. Damage up to $25,000. A vehicle driven by Russell L. Swanson, 51, Sweetser caught fire on Thomas Road near CR 1100 S, LaFontaine at 5:08 p.m. Jan. 4. Damage up to $2,500. Wabash Police Department Accidents A vehicle driven by Christina M. Kirtley, 50, Kokomo, collided with a garage door at 1770 McKibben, Wabash, at 11:43 a.m. Jan. 4. Damage up to $2,500. Arrests Anthony H. Nelson, 67, Wabash, was arrested Jan. 1 for domestic battery with a deadly weapon and intimidation with a deadly weapon. David A. Nelson, 31, Wabash, was arrested Jan. 1 for resisting law enforcement, disorderly conduct and domestic battery. John W. Greene, 64, Wabash, was arrested Jan. 2 for public intoxication. David R. Dillon, 36, Lagro, was arrested Jan. 2 for public intoxication. Dominic M. Holmes, 19, Wabash, was arrested Jan. 2 for possession of methamphetamine. Sheena M. Shepherd, 36, North Manchester, was arrested Jan. 4 for possession of methamphetamine. Ryan D. Grimsby, 31, Wabash, was arrested Jan. 5 for disorderly conduct and resisting law enforcement. David A. Nelson, 31, Wabash, was arrested Jan. 6 for operating while intoxicated, possession of methamphetamine and was cited for disregarding a stop sign. Andrew A. Osborne, 30,
Wabash, was arrested Jan. 7 for invasion of privacy and possession of methamphetamine. Ashley A. Martin, 39, Wabash, was arrested Jan. 8 for possession of a controlled substance. Benjamin A. Hewitt, 20, Wabash, was arrested Jan. 9 for operating while intoxicated and consumption by a minor. Citations Robert J. Pohar, 45, Wabash, was cited Jan. 5 for disregarding an auto signal. Stanley R. Gill, 23, North Manchester, was cited Jan. 6 for speed. Robert E. Lockridge, 68, Plymouth, was cited Jan. 8 for driving while suspended. Pauline Lueth, 71, Wabash, was cited Jan. 8 for driving while suspended. Land Transfers The following land transfers were reported by the Wabash County Recorder’s Office from Dec. 27 to Dec. 30: Horizon Bank, NA, Kenneth E. Bucher Revocable Trust and Kathleen A. Snyder, trust deed to Teddy W. Bucher. Karen Van Steen, warranty deed to Melanie Turner. Vicki L. Korreckt, David C. Rohrer and Mary A. Rohrer Special Needs Trust, trust deed to Vicki L. Korreckt, Sue A. Sinex and David C. Rohrer. Drew Bender and Hannah Bender, warranty deed to Katelyn Hall. Max W. Reed and Ruth A. Reed, warranty deed to Christopher D. Pendarvis and Kirsten M. Pendarvis. Michael T. Boyd and Samantha D. Boyd, warranty deed to Pacia A. Perry. Gimi Investment
Group, Inc., corporate deed to H&S Metals, LLC. Kevin A. Proffitt and Dean Proffitt, personal deed to Joseph A. Sumwalt and Sherry A. Sumwalt. Auditor of Wabash County, tax deed to Jerry Rose. Defendant: Orange Reo II, LLC. Jennifer A. Howard and Heidi E. Wieland, warranty deed to Edwin Garcia and Traci Garcia. Tim Rose and Chris A. Rose, warranty deed to James Buzzard. Jason Palagi, warranty deed to Daniel Hodgman. Ron L. Walls and Ronald L. Walls, quit claim deed to Ronald L. Walls. Allison K. Herrold and Michael C. Herrold, personal deed to Matthew C. Chittick. Donald J. Bever and Donald J. Bever Trust, trust deed to Wabash River Trail, Inc. Emma N. Hawk and Emma N. Bott, quit claim deed to Bott Properties, LLC. Richard Lee Deckena, warranty deed to Letitia A. Deckena. Richard Lee Deckena and Letitia A. Deckena, warranty deed to Derick R. Deckena, Jered L. Deckena, Jessica E. Adkins and Deckena Family Irrevocable Trust. Lakeview Estates of Wabash County, Inc., corporate deed to Michael Heitz, Jr. Lakeview Estates of Wabash County, Ind., corporate deed to Scott Frazier. Reba M. Jacobs and Donald R. Jacobs, quit claim deed to Brian H. Finney and Jennifer R. Finney. Brian H. Finney and Jennifer R. Finney, quit claim deed to Brian H. Finney and Jennifer R. Finney. PS50, LLC., warranty deed to
Donovan J. Miller and Kayli N. Miller. Maureen Eastgate, warranty deed to Paul Pontius. Louella J. Krom and Mildred Jean Reiken, personal deed to Louella J. Krom. Kody Cook and Ashleigh Cook, quit claim deed to Kody Cook. Loraine Honeycutt, quit claim deed to Matthew B. Honeycutt. Kremga, Inc., corporate deed to Abel Verduzco and Gabriela Ramos Verduzco. The following land transfers were reported by the Wabash County Recorder’s Office from Dec. 20 to Dec. 22.: Emmanuel H. Requena, warranty deed to Blake Luther Gross. Christopher D. Zolman and Jennifer D. Zolman, warranty deed to Stephen K. Clark. Rasmey Adam and Sophia Adam, warranty deed to Chillz, LLC. Pacia A. Perry, quit claim deed to Christian A. Perry. Tyson Hog Markets, Inc. and Heinold Hog Market, Inc., warranty deed to 3M Holdings, LLC. Sheriff of Wabash County, sheriff ’s deed to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC. and MR Cooper. Defendants: Mary Kathleen Dooley and James Fred Dooley. Sheriff of Wabash County, sheriff ’s deed to Ronald E. McConnell and Sylvia A. McConnell. Defendant: George M. Shea. Sheriff of Wabash County, sheriff ’s deed to Federal National Mortgage Association. Defendants: James Dewald, James T. Dewald and Jim Dewald. Sheriff of Wabash County,
sheriff ’s deed to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee and Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2006 HE4. Defendants: Danny Joe Price and Janice Price. Rachel C. Lambert, warranty deed to Rachel C. Lambert and Cody R. Lambert. Dakota Ribble, warranty deed to Charles N. Morris. Canal Street Investments, LLC., warranty deed to Magdalena Properties, LLC. Wabash Assembly of God church, warranty deed to Bott Properties, LLC. Gospel Light Assembly of God, Inc., corporate deed to Bott Properties, LLC. Kevin P. McCann, quit claim deed to Kevin P. McCann and Brandi McCann. Morris Wagoner and Connie Wagoner, warranty deed to K Development, Inc. Lon E. Guenin, Michelle E. Sanchez, Ethan W. Guenin and Cyrus Cox, warranty deed to Michael W. Berry, Jr.Aaron Hippensteel, warranty deed to Robert Hippensteel. Jennifer S. Wagner, warranty deed to Kory Fuller. Building Permits The Wabash County Plan Commission Office issued the following building permits from Jan. 2, 2022 to Jan. 8, 2022. Joshua Seitner, new home. Marriage Licenses The Wabash County Clerk’s Office issued the following marriage licenses: Jordan Taylor and Alexis Desiree Niedzielski Sabrina Marie Miller and Steven Wayne Schlemmer, Jr.
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Sally Mae Houlihan, 59 Co-owned Houlihan Lawnmower May 8, 1962 – Jan. 8, 2022 Sally Mae Houlihan, 59, of Wabash, died 12:36 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne. She was born on May 8, 1962, in Wabash, to Lee Eltzroth and Freida Simpson. Sally was a 1980 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Greg Houlihan at the Honeywell Center in Wabash on Nov. 13, 1982. Sally was a homemaker and also part owner of Houlihan Lawnmower in Wabash and was the bookkeeper for the business for several years. She was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash. Sally enjoyed sewing, flowers, gardening, animals, and collecting cookie jars. She also enjoyed watching cooking shows and Judge Judy on Tv, and also enjoyed watching her children show cattle. She is survived by her husband, Greg Houlihan of Wabash; two children, Brandon (Alyssa) Houlihan of Wabash, and Jessica (Gene) Collins of Roann; four grandchildren, Keagan Houlihan, Karstyn Houlihan, and Alexis Gates, all of Wabash, and Hunter Collins of Roann. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Wanda Simpson. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Stan Leland officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Wabash County 4H Fair Board. The memorial guest book for Sally may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Ernest Eugene ‘Gene’ Coffman, 76 Ernest Eugene “Gene” Coffman, 76, rural Wabash, died Jan. 8, 2022. Services 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Visitation 3-8 pm, Thursday at the funeral home. Burial in Mount Etna Cemetery.
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New Year’s adventure: On New Year’s Day, the Wabash River was high and the current was swift but 10 bundled up individuals paddled from Hanging Rock to Lagro for the fourth annual Polar Paddle. It’s about one mile. It took about twenty minutes. But it was cold, so that was enough. There was hot chocolate and chili awaiting under the pavilion thanks to Wabash River Defenders Jen and Leann. Photos provided
Honeywell course gets new Director of Golf
Jeffrey D. Marsh began his duties as the new Director of Golf at the Honeywell Golf Course on Jan. 1. Marsh comes to Honeywell as a Class “A” PGA member with more than 25 years of experience in all facets of the golf business. His previous experience includes: exemplary customer service; promotion of the game of golf; day-to-day golf shop operations; scheduling, management and training of staff; instructional lessons, including more than 1,300 lessons over the last three years; Junior clinics; Junior Golf programs;PGA Junior League (2019 & 2021), serving as captain of the All-Star team both years; coordination and scheduling of Men’s and
Ladies leagues. He also developed and implemented two NCAA Division I golf programs from the ground up; worked in merchandising, club fitting and ball fitting; and coordination and promotion of Demo Days. Marsh is also an accomplished golfer where he participated and placed in numerous Indiana and national PGA tournaments and championships. He was the winner of the 2013 Indiana PGA Professional Championship, 2013 Indiana Four Ball Championship, 2002 Indiana Pro/Assistant Championship and 6-time winner of the TaylorMade World Father & Son Championship. He also qualified and participated in the 2017 USGA Senior Open Championship.
whether it be the hard, glam rock of Alice Cooper, or the melodic harmonies of America in July. One thing is for certain with these shows — audience members will expect “Welcome To My Nightmare” from Cooper and “Horse With No Name” from America. It is unlikely, however, that Regan will perform much material, if any, that’s more than a year old. “I’ve always been intrigued about the difference in how fans feel about going to music concerts and how they feel about going to comedy shows,” he said. “Everybody that I’ve ever talked to who’s going to see a famous band says ‘I want them to do the hits and I get upset when
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...continued from Page 5 they don’t do the hits. I don’t want to hear their new stuff. I want to hear their hits.’ “As a performer, I would be frustrated if I was in a band and thought ‘why do we still have to do these songs from the 1980s and 1990s?’” One big difference in the two performance arts that creates this disparity has to do with the response elicited during the performance. It can best be described as nostalgia versus shock and awe. A popular music group’s hit, no matter how many times it’s heard by a fan, takes that enthusiast back to the moment when the song created a soundtrack in a memorable time in the person’s life. The art of perform-
ing comedy has an alternate effect. “Comedy is different in that it requires a surprise,” said Regan. “Music does not require a surprise. The only way a surprise works in comedy is if the audience hasn’t heard it. I am fortunate that there are times when I go to shows that people yell out (older) bits. They do like to hear some of the older bits, but I prefer to do new stuff. To me that’s more interesting and exciting to me.” As Regan strives to continue staying interesting and exciting to audiences around the world, he can take pride in a comedic resume that not only boasts a Carson-era “The Tonight Show,” but
many subsequent appearances on the program, as well as appearances on Conan O’Brien’s talk shows and 28 appearances on “Late Night With David Letterman.” In addition, Vanity Fair called Regan “the funniest standup alive,” and Entertainment Weekly dubbed him “your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” The aforementioned title could be the reason why he’s one of only a few comedians whose appeared more than once on Jerry Seinfeld’s internet show, “Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee.” Next week’s Wabash show will be Regan’s fifth appearance at The Honeywell Center.
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Indiana State Sen. Andy Zay toured Wabash City Schools’ L.H. Carpenter Early Learning Center on Monday, Jan. 10, providing 11 United States flags and three Indiana state flags to the school. After touring the classrooms and presenting the flags, Zay returned to the front office where he used the public address system to lead the children and staff members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Zay was led from classroom to classroom by L.H. Carpenter Early Learning Center Director Kathy Wilson, left and Wabash City Schools Superintendent Dr. Amy Sivley, right. Zay is presenting a flag to the class of Heather Mickelson. Photo by Phil Smith
Local students named to collegiate dean’s lists A trio of area collegians were named to the dean’s lists of their respective colleges. Saint Mary’s College Maddison Levy of Huntington and Magdalen France of Wabash were named to the prestigious list at Saint Mary’s College for the fall semester. To earn this academic honor at Saint Mary’s, a student must achieve a grade point average of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have a minimum of 12 graded credit hours, no incompletes, and no grades lower than a C. University of Evansville
Faith Macy of Lagro was recently named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester at the university of Evansville. Macy is studying nursing. To merit this
Salamonie Preschool planned for Jan. 19 Preschool-age children and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool’s “S is for Snow” program Jan. 19. Children ages 2–5 and their adults are welcome to attend the class from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the
Salamonie Interpretive Center located in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, Andrews. The program fee is $2 per child. Advance registration is appreciated and can be made by calling 260-468-2127.
honor, a student must have carried a full academic load of 12 hours or more and have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or above.
lenders who may want to offer some of their programs on the app as well. “We’re hopeful that this is a real starting point of a real system with multiple resources. But we want to make sure that folks who are looking to buy homes today go there and see if Club 720 is something that they can see their eligibility and if Hoosier Homes can work for them and provide them with down payment assistance.” Long has been working to help stop the decrease in population and improve the housing options in the city for some time. “I began to start thinking of ways to attract people to Wabash and Wabash County,” he said. “I focused on quality of life and quality of place issues to make the city more attractive to people.” Long also created the Mayor’s Youth Council, comprised of students from Wabash, Northfield and Southwood high schools, all of which have people living within the city limits. “I wanted to get the youths’ input for what it was going to take for them to return to their community once they went through post-secondary education,”
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Ryan Chasey (left), Housing Resource Hub co-founder and chief operations officer, and Mayor Scott Long field questions during a press conference on the Hoosier Home program. Photo by Joseph Slacian he said. Long continued, “Amenities played an important role in this, but if there isn’t attractive new housing available for people, odds are you won’t be successful in attracting people here, and you’ve wasted your money on creating amenities.” Several things have played into the city’s hands in helping to provide sites to develop. A housing complex is planned at the former Parkview Wabash Hospital site between East and Spring streets, a stretch of land on East Market Street which the city has purchased and
demolished homes, and the land at the former GDX site on Stitt Street. Developers have already been engaged for the Parkview and GDX sites, and the city will soon issue a request for proposals for the East Market Street project. The Kentner Creek Crossing housing complex on land north of the Honeywell Golf course is a private development. Land owned by the McCann family along Wabash
Street also has development potential, Long noted. Offering tools to help homeowners is nothing new for the city. It currently has a five-year residential abatement program for new home construction and major remodeling projects. “Hoosier Homes is going to be another tool to assist homeowners in purchasing homes – either new construction or existing homes,” Long said.
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WHS Hall of Fame Class of ‘22 announced
Officials at Wabash High School have announced the Wabash High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Named to this year’s class were: Lewell Carpenter (1914) (1918-24); Bob Burcroff (1966) (1979-2007); Jon Denney (1975); Phil Treckman (1978); Katherine Wilhelm (2009); and the 1966-67 Varsity Football. Carpenter was a member of the Wabash High School Class of 1914. During High School Carpenter was a two year letterman in Basketball. He returned to Wabash as a teacher and coach and was the coach of the Wabash High School football and basketball teams for four years and the track team for six years. During this time Carpenter coached the undefeated football team of 1920-21 which was widely considered as the mythical state champs. Carpenter also coached three track teams that were
state runner-ups (1920, 1922 & 1924). He would go on to spend 34 years as a Wabash City Schools administrator, serving as junior high principal for two years, high school principal for 18 years, and superintendent for 14 years. Carpenter passed away in December of 1989. Burcroff was a member of the Wabash High School Class of 1966. He returned to Wabash as a teacher and coach at Wabash High
School and spent more than 30 years coaching, including nine years as varsity boys track coach, 18 years as varsity boys golf coach and nine years as the varsity girls golf coach. Burcroff ’s 27 years and 36 seasons as a head coach at WHS places him third in both of those categories. During his years as head track coach his teams won five CIC championships and he sent individuals to the state meet four years,
3 local wrestlers advance to 2022 girls state finals Northfield’s Ella Gahl and Manchester’s Maddie Parson and Jocelynn Molina earned spots at the Indiana High School Girls Wrestling State Finals after qualifying at the Maconaquah Regional. A number of Wabash County girls wrestlers competed at the IHSGW Regional North Friday night, Jan. 8 at Maconaquah, and three wrestlers advanced to the state finals on Friday, Jan. 14, at Kokomo.
including 1988 State High Jump champion Mario Cardinali. Burcroff then had success coaching golf, winning three CIC titles and sending two golfers to the state meet. Burcroff passed away in January of 2010. Denney was a member of the Wabash High School Class of 1975. During High
School, he was a four-year member of the track and football programs. He was a three time first team allconference member in Track and qualified for the state Track meet during both his junior and senior seasons. Jon has held the Wabash school record in the 200 (22.0) for over 45 years. Jon currently resides in Wabash. Treckman was a member of the Wabash High School Class of 1978. During high school, He was a four-year member of the cross country and track programs. Treckman was All-State in both cross country and track as a senior, finishing 19th in the state cross country meet and 5th in the 3200 at the state track meet. He was allconference in cross country three times and was the CIC meet champion as a junior and senior. Treckman was
also all-conference in track during both his junior and senior seasons. He is still the Wabash school record holder in the 3200 (9 minutes, 16.3 seconds). He continued his running career at Taylor University. Treckman passed away in August of 2010. Wilhelm was a member of the Wabash High School Class of 2009. During high school, she was a four-year member of the cross country, basketball and track programs. Wilhelm was first team All-TRC in cross country three times, and in track twice. She qualified for the state Track meet in the 1600 as a senior, and is still the Wabash school record holder for cross country in the 4K and 5K, and also in track in the 800, 1600, and 3200. Wilhelm continued her running career at The University of Indianapolis where
she participated in cross country and track. She currently resides in Wabash. The 1966-67 Varsity Football team, led by Wabash High School Hall of Fame coach Paul Gunderman, won the schools last CIC Football championship when it went 6-0 in conference play and finished the season 91, the best winning percentage of any Apache Football team since 1921. The only Apache loss on the season was a 7-6 heartbreaker at Plymouth. The Apaches defeated Warsaw in what would be the last contest against the one time conference foe. Wabash outscored their opponents 264-96 on the season. This year’s class will be inducted on Feb. 19 between games when the Boys Basketball teams face Blackford at Coolman Gymnasium.
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Gahl finished 4-1 on the day, placing first in her bracket and second overall to move on to state. Asia Miller and Alexis Gates also competed at the tournament. Manchester had five wrestlers participate and two
advance to state. Parson placed second to advance while Molina finished sixth to qualify for state this weekend. Rylan Marks, Marah Eades, and Emma Evans also participated.
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Wabash’s Trevor Daughtry (2), tries to pass by Southwood defenders Derrick Smith (20) and Nathan Lehner. Photo by Joseph Slacian
Apaches get revenge on Southwood, 69-51
The Wabash and Southwood boys basketball team got together for a rematch of the Wabash County Tournament championship game with the Apaches reversing the outcome from a week earlier with an 18-point win. Meanwhile, all four county teams won games over the last week. Wabash 69, Southwood 51 The Apaches got a little bit of revenge Friday night, Jan. 7, defeating Southwood 69-51, eight days after falling to the Knights in the championship game of the Wabash County Tournament. Wabash took a 19-14 lead after one quarter and outscored Southwood in each quarter to slowly pull away for the win. Trevor Daughtry led Wabash with 20 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals, followed by Grant Ford with 17 points and three rebounds, Izaak Wright with 12 points and eight rebounds, Kolton Wilson with 11 points and seven rebounds. Manchester 84, North Miami 40 For the second game in a row the Manchester boys basketball team initiated the new IHSAA mercy rule which consists of a running clock once a team reaches a 35-point lead, the clock runs outside of free
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throws, substitutions and timeouts. The Squires started the running clock late in the second quarter after taking a 51-16 lead and ran away with an 84-40 win. Missing two starters, the Squires didn’t miss a beat, outscoring the Warriors 31-4 in the first quarter. Will Rickerd led Manchester with 32 points, followed by Gavin Betten with 18 points. Canterbury 73, Manchester 70 The Squires hosted winless Canterbury Saturday night, Jan. 8, and it looked like Manchester would keep the Cavaliers winless. Instead, Canterbury turned a 33-29 halftime deficit into a 56-47 lead after three quarters. The Squires tied regained the lead at 66-64 with 45 remaining in the game but Canterbury outscored Manchester 9-4 down the stretch for the 7370 upset win. Betten led Manchester with 26 points, followed by Rickerd with 17, and Jones with 13. Northfield 59, Smith Academy 12 Northfield’s defense was too much for Smith Academy Wednesday, Jan. 5, as the Norse defeated Smith 59-12. The Norse jumped out to a 16-2 first-quarter lead and held Smith to two points in each of the first,
second, and fourth quarters. Kody Stambaugh led Northfield with 12 points, followed by Eli Kroh with 10 points and seven steals, Kaleb Krom with six points and seven rebounds, Jaxton Peas with six points and six rebounds Tippecanoe Valley 65, Northfield 50 The Tippecanoe Valley Vikings raced out to a 20-6 first quarter at Northfield Friday night, Jan. 7, and that was all the lead they needed, never letting the Norse get within single digits in a 65-50 conference win. Peas led the way for the Norse with 12 points and five rebounds, followed by Kroh with 11 points, and four assists, Krom with eight points and six rebounds. Madison-Grant 83, Northfield 42 The Madison-Grant Argylls posted 30 firstquarter points on Northfield to take a 30-14 lead and never let the Norse get closer. Peas led Northfield with 12 points and six rebounds, followed by Halderman with 10 points and eight rebounds, Krom with eight points, and Paul Treska with six points. Southwood 63, Mississinewa 49 The Southwood Knights turned a 20-20 tie after one Continued on Page 16.
The Northfield girls basketball team picked up two wins last week while Southwood had one win. Northfield 47, Bluffton 39 The Northfield girls basketball team hosted Bluffton on Tuesday night, Jan. 4, fell behind early, then pulled away for a 47-39 win over the Lady Tigers. Bluffton led Northfield 17-14 after one quarter but the Lady Norse defense clamped down and held the visitors to just nine points over the second and third quarters to take a 33-26 lead and held on for the win. Emily Pennington led Northfield with 18 points and 11 rebounds, followed by Hannah Holmes with 10 points and 13 rebounds, Eden Hoover with seven points, five
rebounds, and three assists, and Elli Baker with five points and four rebounds. Northfield 51, Tippecanoe Valley 39 Northfield took an 8-7 first-quarter lead at Tippecanoe Valley Thursday night, Jan. 6, and steadily pulled away for a 51-39 lead. The Lady Norse outscored the Lady Vikings 32-22 in the middle two quarters to get some distance and hold on for the win. Addy Rosen led Northfield with 16 points and six assists, followed by Emily Pennington with 15 points and 12 rebounds, Hannah Holmes with eight points and 13 rebounds, Ainsley Dale with six points, six rebounds, and six assists, and Elli Baker with six points and three
Southwood’s Quinn Claussen (25) battles a Marion player for a rebound while Bailey Wyatt (24) positions herself for a tipped ball. Photo by Jace Martin
assists. Southwood 60, Marion 26 Fresh off of their Wabash County Tournament championship, the Southwood girls basketball team continued its run with a 60-26 win over Marion on Wednesday, Jan. 5. Ella Haupert led four players in double-figure scoring with 21 points. She added five assists, and three rebounds on the night. Aliea Sweet added 12 points, seven rebounds, and four steals, followed by Alaina Winer with 12 points, and Bailey Wyatt with 10 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Quinn Claussen led the team with 10 rebounds, while Lili Combs added five rebounds. Madison-Grant 40, Southwood 31 In a close game throughout, Madison-Grant slowly pulled away from Southwood in the second half to take a 40-31 win Saturday night, Jan. 8. The Lady Argylls led 17-15 at halftime and outscored the Lady Knights 10-7 in the third quarter and 13-9 in the fourth. Sweet led Southwood with 17 points, six rebounds, and three steals, followed by Haupert with seven points, and Bailey Wyatt with five points and three assists. Claussen pulled down seven rebounds. Maconaquah 54, Wabash 27 The Wabash Lady Apaches stayed close in the first quarter of their road conference game at Maconaquah on Continued on Page 16.
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The Northfield wrestling team is, front row from left, Kenzie Griffin, Belle France, Asia Miller, Alexis Gates, Ella Gahl, Kameron Pratt, Trevor Shake, Dylan Osborm, Paris Crull and Riley McKalip. In the middle from left are Maci Buzzard, Jaxsen Martin, Jaydan Goshert, Karson Pratt, Marcus Meyer, Layne Denton, Eli Mattern, Jared Holmes, John Clark, Coach Greg Gahl. In the back from left are Coach Ed Shenefield, Coach Micha Higgins, Coach Joe Mitchell, Jordan Livesay, Ben Snyder, Tristian Barlow, Kevin Buzzard, Mason Osborn, Malichi Higgins, Cody Copeland, Coach Scottie Pennington and Coach Eric Kirtlan. Photos by Phil Smith The Northfield boys varsity basketball team consists of, front row from left, Kody Stambaugh, Dillon Tomlinson, Noah Burkhart, C.J. Long and Tristan Hoffman. In the back from left are Kamden Carpenter, Eli Kroh, Paul Treska, Kaleb Krom, Jake Halderman and Jaxton Peas. The boys’ team photos were taken after the deadline for The Paper’s Winter Sports Preview publication.
The Northfield boys junior varsity basketball team consists of, front row from left, Kody Stambaugh, Easton Shaw, Tristan Hoffman, Carter Rogers, C.J. Long and Jaden Baer. In the back from left are Ryland Miller, Kamden Carpenter, Noah Burkhart and Isaac Burkhart.
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Wabash, Manchester swimmers split meets The Manchester girls swim team defeated Wabash 94-38 while the Wabash boys edged the Squires 57-50. In the girls meet, winning for Manchester were the 200 medley relay team of Kaesyn Lester, Hannah Eberly, Josie Briner, and Grace Dale (2 min,19.28 seconds), the 400 free relay team of Briner, Sophie Anglin, Dale, and Eberly (5:06.9). Briner in the 100 fly (1:05.36) and 100 back (1:07.50), Noelle Walt in the 200 IM (3:43.20), Evyn Fox in 500 free (7:10.76), and Eberly in the 100 breast (1:23.67).
Squire, Norse wrestlers place in invitationals The Manchester and Northfield wrestling traveled to invitationals Saturday, Jan. 8 with the Squires placing eighth at East Noble and the Norse finishing 10th at New Haven. Manchester The Manchester wrestling team placed eighth at the East Noble Invite Saturday, Jan. 8. Dylan Stroud (132) remained undefeated at 22-0 and placed first, while Trevor Dill (195) and Preston Duffy (220) each placed runner up to lead the Squires. Jordan Owens (120) and Zach France (170)
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both finished third on the day, and Isaiah Burlingame (145) and Jordan Ayres (152) both ended the day in fifth place. Northfield The Northfield wrestlers traveled to New Haven to compete in the Bill Kerbel Invitational Saturday and finished 10th out of 17 teams. Senior Mason Osborne (285) finished third, as was freshman Kameron Pratt (113), while Kevin Buzzard (220) was fifth on the day.
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quarter of play against Mississinewa into a 15-point halftime lead on their way to a 63-49 win over the Indians Wednesday, Jan. 5. The Knights outscored Mississinewa 19-6 in the second quarter and extended the
The Northfield boys C-team basketball squad consists of, from left, are Eli Bone, Blake Alderman, Howard Fisher, Jarrett Foust, Parker Oswalt and Luke Haupert. Photo by Phil Smith
Placing first for Wabash were the 200 free relay team of Abby Boggs, Nonoka Higure, Abbi Hipskind, and Maddi Inman (2:41.20), Hipskind in the 200 free (2:41.20), Abby Boggs in the 50 free (30.56) and the 100 free (1:11.36). In the boys meet, placing first for Wabash were the 200 medley relay team of Seth Blossom, Nick Perkins, Chase Howard, and Chaz Harris (2:05.44), Blossom in the 200 free (1:48.48) and the 100 back (1:50.46) and Perkins in the 50 free (26.00), Perkins in the 100 free (57.96).
lead to 53-34 after three quarters. Nathan Lehner led the Knights with 20 points and four rebounds, followed by Cole Winer with 12 points, five assists, and five steals, Derrick Smith with 11 points and five steals.
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Saturday, Jan. 8, but the Lady Braves took control from that point on to top Wabash 54-27. Leading 16-9 at the end of the first quarter, Maconaquah shut out Wabash 14-0 in the second quarter and never looked back. Kierra Wilson led Wabash with eight points and four rebounds, .
North Miami 50, Manchester 35 The host Lady Warriors took off for a 10-point halftime lead and cruised to a 50-35 win Saturday, Jan. 8. Ainsley West led the Lady Squires with 16 points and five rebounds, followed by Brookelynn Buzzard with six points and three assists.
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Longtime Roann firefighter retires
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North Wabash Steve Johnson, a Street, Wabash, IN longtime member of 46992. If you have the Roann Volunteer any questions, please Fire Department, contact Donna at 260retired after 34 782-2160. Everyone is years. welcome! He has served the PASTOR Roann Community BALMER of the for many years helpRoann United ing to protect his Methodist friends and Church neighbor’s sermon for property. Jan. 16th Steve startwill be ed his volfrom unteer Ann Me Ann Meyer yer years with 765-833-2614 Colossians 1:15-20 some meyerann@ unfortucenturylink.net titled “God is nate cirEternal”. cumYou are stances. invited to While on worship in vacation, person or his home on Facebook at 9am. was struck by lightUPCOMING ning. The fire department respond- DATES: Jan. 11 – Roann Town Board ed to the call to find Meeting, Town Hall, no one at the resi7pm; Jan. 13 – Roann dence. After returnHeritage Group, ing home, Steve 6:30pm. made contact with OUR PRAYERS the fire department go out to Kraig and he was presentMusselman, Betty ed with an applicaBoyer, Coy Eads, tion to become a Rhonda Van member. Buskirk, Ken Steve has been a Musselman, Rob member in good Mace, Tim Kersey, standing since 1987. Norma Trump, Ross He has served in many positions Trump, and our throughout the years country. Stay safe including fire chief and stay healthy. God and training officer. bless you all! He also served on CELEBRATING several truck comANNIVERSARIES: mittees, helping to None keep the fleet in good CELEBRATING working order at all BIRTHDAYS: Jan. times. 13 – Danielle His dedication and Galbraith and Alexi commitment have Randel; Jan. 14 – been outstanding Carla Krom and and he will be Kerry Krom; Jan. 15 missed in the years – Tom Dyson; Jan. 16 to come. The depart– Troy Baer, John ment and the citiLynn, Jordan West, zens of Roann want Andrea Schuler, and to share our appreci- Lauren McWhirt; ation for his outJan. 18 – Gracie Mae standing service. Dale, Earlene We would like to Nordman, and Linda take this opportunity McBride. PASTOR ROB’S to remind the comThoughts for the munity that the Week: We all have a Roann Fire story to tell. Some Department is stories are just accepting applicalonger than others. tions for new memThe chapters of our bers. Please contact any current member stories continue to be written and we do or send an email to not know what will vfd811@gmail.com be added next. I for an application. believe God is the IF YOU ARE one who is writing going through grief our story. God the and would like to talk with others deal- Father, in Acts I, tells us that it is not ing with it also, for us to know times there is a group that or seasons that the meets on Monday’s Father has fixed by at 3:30pm at the His own authority. Church of Christ of Humanism believes Wabash. The church they write their own is located at 1904
Steve Johnson (top photo, in center) poses with John Grolich (left), IVFA 5th District Chairman, and Joel Thacker, Indiana State Fire Marshal. Johnson (right photo) shows off some awards he received with members of his family. Photos provided The old desires and ways of life will change and we will strive to glorify God in all our actions. When we fail and sin, we know that if we confess our sins He is faithful and will forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. It is good to know that God is always with us and that He will show us the way here on this earth. Allow God to write your story. Be the witness to what God is doing and then tell others so they may have hope also. There isn’t a lot in this life to find rest in, but God’s way is
rest and joy which we can have even in the wickedness and evil that is present. Life is hard and the burden is heavy but
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ECHO racing to begin Jan. 15 ECHO Racing for youth is starting on Jan. 15. The age group is ages 7-16 and all youth are welcome, not just from Wabash County. We have had youth from Miami County, Fort Wayne and Grant County just to name a few. We have had girls come and race and have taken home awards. ECHO Racing is not just for boys; girls are welcome also. We also have had first time winners which is always special to the ECHO drivers. There is no cost to parents. Everything is freecars, racetrack and awards. There will be snacks and refreshments served before race finals. The ECHO races are to start at 2 p.m. and will be at the Urbana Community building located at 44 Half St. The races will run until there are winners in both classes. This is an activity that is sponsored by The Urbana Lions Club. ECHO Races will run Jan. 15, Feb. 12 & 19 and March 12 & 19. The races are held to teach the youth how to cope with sportsmanship, disappointment in losing and the glory of winning. They also have an opportunity to make new friends and mainly to come and have fun. There are two classes, A-Class for ages 11-16 and BClass ages 7-11. In each class the youth will race for champion, second and third place. Awards will be given for both classes. This is ECHO Racing’s 12th year and we have had several youth come and race. We have watched them change over the years. Some of
the youth have raced for better than 6 years. Some of the ECHO drivers we have had in the early years have moved on and have families of their own. I’d like to think the ECHO Officials had a big hand in directing those youth who are not kids anymore and wish them all the best the world has to offer. Anyway, this is an open invitation to all youth who would like to try something new and to get them through the winter months of January, February and March. Lion’s Leader Dog Fundraiser for the deaf and blind is set to be kicked off on January 19 at the Sharp Creek Gym at 2:30 p.m. The Lions Club has sponsored this fund raiser for the past 70 years and is wanting Wabash County to realize just how important this is to the community and surrounding areas. If you would like to make a donation to this fund raiser you can call Urbana Lion President Denny Craft (260) 571-3104 or me, Lion Secretary Michael Snell 260774-3665. Condolences to Martha Ann Chamberlain’s family and friends from The Urbana Loins Club and the Urbana Community.
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Prayer concerns: Mary Ann Mast, Jess and Mary Gressley, Julie Miller, Marilyn Karns, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, our Nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders and health providers. If anyone would like to have their name added or removed from prayer concerns, please contact me. Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on Jan. 5, 2022. This group tries to meet every Wednesday around 7:30 a.m. Those attending were Steve Gilbert and Pat McNabney. Come on down some Wednesday morning and have breakfast . Grief Support Meeting: This is an open invitation to all who have lost a loved one or a close friend and needs support in coping. This meeting will be held on every Monday at 3:30 P.M. at the Wabash Church of Christ, Wabash.
The following history of Lagro is from the booklet “The History of Lagro,” compiled by the Lagro classmates Floyd Fearnow, class of 1950; Bonnie Eviston Fearnow, class of 1953; Sharon Winer Linn and Judy Eiler DeVries, class of 1960; and Dennis Gray, Cheryl Whitcraft Gray, and Suzan Lawson Hamilton, class of 1962. It was printed by Commercial Printing of Lagro, Inc., June 2000. The new community was deeded from the Miami Indian Chief Les Gros to his friend John Tipton in 1826. The land had been granted to Chief Les Gros at the Treaty held with the Miami Nation of Indians on the Wabash in October 1826. It included three sections lying in the northwest side of the Wabash River opposite the mouth of the Salamonie River and another section lying on the north side of the Portage Prairie in Allen County. The original plat of the town of Lagro is not dated. The record at Wabash was made on March 6, 1838, but it is certain that the town was platted four years before that date, as the lots were sold in the spring or summer of 1834. The plat was acknowledged by Elias Murray, agent for General John Tipton, proprietor.
Most likely the plat was recorded at Marion, as Wabash County at the time was part of Grant County. The town lay wholly north of the Wabash River and the Wabash and Erie Canal, the southern base abutting the canal. In 1834 there were 230 lots. Original plans for the town must have been extensive since the plat extended over an area of approximately eight square miles. The town was named in honor of the chief of the Miami Indiana, Les Gros, sometimes referred to in early histories as Le Gris. First named
LaGro, the name was changed on October 25, 1869, to LaGros, but in the same year the name was changed back to LaGro. The town continued with this name until 1893. It was changed to Lagro by which it has been known since. LesGros seemed to be a minor chief; he was present at the major joint treaty meeting (the Treaty of Mississinewas or the Treaty of Mississinewa, also called Treaty of the Wabash). It was between the United States and the Miami and Potawatomi Tribes regarding the purchase of Indian lands in Indiana and Michigan on October 23, 1826. In addition to sums of money and certain items promised to the chief tribal leaders, the United States agreed to build a house, not exceeding the value of $600 for each of the following per-
sons: namely, Joseph Richardville, Francois Godfroy, Louison Godfroy, Francis Lafontaine, White Raccoon, La Gros, Jean B. Richardville, Flat Belly, and Wau-weas-see. The government must have deemed LesGros important enough to erect for him a brick house on the Lagro town site and dig a well for him. Some residents of Lagro remember that the brick from LesGros’s house was used in the construction of the Wright building, which still stands in the business district of Lagro. This building is now the home of the Hansel Roberts Post 248 American Legion, 800 Washington St. 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 Continued on Page 19
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Open house planned for Mrs. Henderson The Henderson family will be celebrating Dorothy’s 90th birthday! The event will take place Jan. 16 at the LaFontaine Community Building beginning at 11 a.m. The family invites friends to join them as they celebrate Dorothy’s 90th birthday! With schedules, health and COVID, it’s been a crazy few months so no invitations were sent out and RSVP’s are not necessary but please share with family and friends. Dorothy would
love for you to stop in, visit and have a cupcake from “Oh My Cakes.” This is very informal and the family asks that gifts be omitted but cards are encouraged. LAFONTAINE CHRISTIAN CHURCH NEWS: Women’s Breakfast/Coffee met at Sender Café (Marion) at 8:30 a.m. Lunch Bunch will meet at Harvey Hinklemeyers in Wabash at 11:30 a.m. Come and enjoy and get to know each other. The sermons this
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month are from the book of Ezra. You are welcome to come to either service at 9 or 10:30 a.m. TROYER MEMORAL LIBRARY We will start doing monthly crafts that will be available to all our patrons during any open hours. The craft for the month of January is a God’s Eye. The library also still has mugs for sale. $13 each, $25 for two. It also has new arrivals coming soon, so be sure to keep an eye out for the new books! Stop by Monday and Tuesday 3-7 Continued on Page 21
is at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Mark Wisniewski’s sermon for January 16 is “A Healthy Church Studies” based on Hebrews 4:12-13. The Men’s Group will meet Monday, January 17, at 6:30 p.m. The Lagro Community Church also invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship STATE OF INDIANA
) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CASE NO. 85C01-2112-MI885 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: Brileigh MaKay Frazier Petitioner
Peter P. Ten Eyck, Esq. Hackman Hulett LLP 135 N. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 1610 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2454 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Wabash Superior Court In the Matter of the Estate of Jay A. Fetters, deceased. Estate Docket 85C01-2201-EU-000003 Notice is hereby given that Terry Filbrun and Elizabeth Filbrun were on the 6th day of January, 2022, appointed personal representatives of the estate of Jay A. Fetters, deceased. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana this 6th day of January, 2022. 1/12, 1/19/22
Jori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Superior Court
NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Estate No. 85C01-2112-EU-000116 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELSIE M. O'BRIEN, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that Deborah R. O'Brien was on the 14th day of December 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Elsie M. O'Brien, Deceased. All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the same in 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 said claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana this 14th day of December 2021. Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE Brian L. Oaks Attorney at Law P.O. Box 958 515 W. Sycamore Street Kokomo, IN 46903-0958 PH (765) 457-9321 1/5, 1/12/22
Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 25th day of March, 2022 at 1:00 o’clock pm. 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/22
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TO: MADISON CRUMRINE, his descendants, heirs, legatees, devisees, successors and assigns or any persons or entities claiming thereunder Date: December 21, 2021 Wabash County Indiana Parcel #85-14-14-101-047.000-009 Street Address: Fulton Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992 Redemption Date: January 30, 2022 Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-25-4.5, this is notification on real estate sold at tax sale for nonpayment of taxes. As owner of the title of this real estate, pursuant to the records maintained in the Offices of the Treasurer and Recorder for Wabash County, Indiana, you are hereby notified: Petition for Tax Deed will be filed on or after January 30, 2022, for a tax deed to be issued after said date. The date the real property was sold at tax sale was September 30, 2021. The name of the purchaser of the certificate of sale on the property under IC 61.1-24 is ROBERT M. HOLLAND. Any person may redeem the real property. The total amount required to redeem the property equals the sums prescribed by IC 6-1.1-25-2 as follows: a) Judgment amount due at tax sale: $226.25 b) Plus 10% of (a) if redeemed within 120 days of tax sale: $22.63 c) Plus the amount by which the purchase price was in excess: $973.75 d) Plus 10% per annum on (c) added per diem e) Plus all additional taxes paid subsequent to sale f) Plus 10% per annum on (e) to date added per diem g) Plus additional expenses incurred recoverable under 6-1.1-25-2 including attorney fees and costs of notice. h) Cost of title search: $100.00 i) Reduced by any amounts held in the name of the taxpayer or purchaser in the tax sale surplus fund. The total needed to redeem the real property can be determined by contacting the Wabash County Auditor's Office at phone number (260) 563-0661, including per diem from the date of the tax sale to the date of the payoff and full redemption for the parcel of real property. This real property has not been redeemed. Purchaser is entitled to reimbursement for additional taxes or special assessments on the real property paid by the purchaser subsequent to the tax sale and before redemption, plus interest. Purchaser is entitled to receive a deed for the real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption set forth herein. Purchaser is entitled to reimbursement for costs described in I.C. 6-1.1-25-2(e) which includes attorney's fees, the costs of giving notice under I.C. 6-1.1-25-4.5, the costs of a title search for the real property complying with IC 6-1.1-25-4.5 and IC 6-1.1-25-4.6, together with 10% per annum of those amounts. The date of expiration of the period of redemption is: January 30, 2022. If the property is not redeemed, the owner of record at the time of tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus, if any. The street address and common description of the real property is Fulton Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, Parcel #85-14-14-101047.000-009. Dated December 21, 2021, and prepared and submitted by Joseph W. Eddingfield, P.O. Box 294, Wabash, Indiana 46992, as Attorney For Purchaser, Robert M. Holland. 12/29/21, 1/5 & 1/12/22
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Brileigh MaKay Frazier, whose mailing address is: 505 N. East St., Wabash, Indiana 46992, Wabash County, Indiana hereby gives notice that she/he has filed a petition in the Wabash Circuit Court requesting that his/her name be changed to Brileigh MaKay Bidwell.
NOTICE OF SALE AND EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION
Dorothy Henderson
service at 10:00 a.m. Sunday. Tim Brown is the speaker. Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times
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...continued from Page 18 vary each month depending on the service project. There are people in our community who are in need of our prayers at this time.Their names need not be mentioned; God knows them by
name. Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Onolee Wertenberger. Lagro Happy Birthdays: January 14 – Lisa Schaaf; January 16 – Robin Daihl.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF DONNA JEAN MARTIN, Deceased CAUSE NO.: 85C01-2110-EU-87 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that JEFFERY MARTIN and ELAINE MARTIN, were, on the 13th day of October, 2021, appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of DONNA JEAN MARTIN, deceased, who died on the 2nd day of October, 2021. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file a claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 12th day of October, 2021. Lori J. Draper, Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court, Wabash County, Indiana Elden E. Stoops, Jr. (#1827-85) Attorney for the Estate Law Offices of Elden E. Stoops, Jr., P.C. 204 West Main Street North Manchester, IN 46962 (260)982-8511 Phone (260)982-8022 Fax ees@stoopslaw.com 1/5, 1/12/22
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OUR CONDOLANCE TO family and friends of Willian “Bill” Lines. HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY Hugh and Connie Cook Jan. 6. This is their 60th Anniversary. Congratulations! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Carol Stouffer Jan. 13, Dorothy Henderson, Josiah Friedersdorf Jan. 15, Indie Meyer Piercy Jan. 16, Denise Faust Jan. 17, Jeremy Steele, Roy Jacobs Jan. 18, Mason Meyer, Chris Kuester, Bonnie terry, Kristin Skinner Jan. 19, Allen Parman Jan. 20 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Gene and Peggy Stewart, Paul and Sue Barnhill Jan. 14 Don and Jean Garrison Jan. 18 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.co m or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940
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