The Paper of Wabash County -- Jan. 19, 2022

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January 19, 2022

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Deeter honored by MSD school board

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com Displays of appreciation were the order of the evening Jan. 11 at the regular meeting of Metropolitan School District of Wabash County’s board of trustees.

Northfield Jr.-Sr. High School Athletic Director Josh Mohr presented the board members with framed mementos of his school’s recent state softball championship.

“In honor of that, and in appreciation for all that you do in support of athletics, we got a state championship medal with a picture framed for you,” Mohr said.

“Thank you for all your support, not only for this team, which was very special — you don’t win one of those very often, if ever for some schools — but for all the athletics.”

Several minutes later, the live streamed meeting received countless online comments as an MSDWC parent presented a Southwood Elementary School teacher with the board’s staff spotlight.

“She really, truly genuinely loves her students, her career and the impact she can make on the kids in her room is unbelievable,” said parent Tisha Strickler of SES third grade teacher Alissa Deeter. “She’s truly concerned and vested into her students’ education and what goes on

in their daily lives as well. It’s very easy to see how she truly wants success for them. She tries to help them in any way she possibly can, past or present students. She has an incredible ability to make her student love to learn and love going to school each day. My personal experience is having a student that struggles scholastically.”

Strickler said her daughter struggled in school due to shyness, which often prevented her from asking questions and seeking help to learn.

Deeter has been responsible for the youngster coming out of her shell and improving in school, Strickler added.

“She told me the

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Viewers of the MSD school board live feed make comments about Alissa Deeter. other day she wants to be a teacher now,” Strickler said.

Southwood Elementary Principal Philip Boone said he echoes Strickler’s comments and the sentiments which flowed in from those watching the meeting online.

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whole child, loves the whole family and that really shines through every day,” Boone said.

Deeter is in her 29th year of teaching with MSD.

The Metropolitan School District of Wabash County had its annual reorganization during the first meeting of the year by the district’s board of trustees.

Todd Dazey was re-elected president of the board, while Kevin Bowman was elected vice president and Matt Driscoll was elected secretary.

Other assignments included Dazey being named as the legislative liaison delegate to the Indiana School Board Association’s annual convention and

Driscoll was appointed to the board of managers for Heartland Career Center.

The board also appointed its corporation attorney, treasurer and deputy treasurer, as well establishing board member

salaries and the district’s mileage reimbursement rate.

During the regular meeting of the board, the panel heard an update on robotics from Southwood Elementary Principal Philip Boone.

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Wabash library board seeks bids to expand facility

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Officials with the Wabash Carnegie Public Library are cautiously hopeful that bids they will receive early in February will allow them to continue with plans to expand the facility.

The board is seeking bids to add a two-story, 4,400square-foot addition to the building, located at the intersection of West Hill Street and South Cass Street.

Talks about expanding the facility have been in the works for at least eight years. The library board has been working with MKM, an architect and design firm from Fort Wayne.

“We first did a space assessment need to kind of look at our space – what can be done with our space and what can be done if we feel that there’s a need to add on,” Library Director Ware Wimberly III told The Paper of Wabash County.

“We’ve been doing that and looking at the financial cost.

We have a preliminary proposal and plan.

“We’ve just put the notice for bids out. We’ll get those bids next month and at that point the board will review them and decide if that’s something we want to proceed forward or not with. That’s where we are in terms of stages.”

It is the board’s goal to expand the facility.

“We obviously want to be very conscious of the financial things and make sure a bid is accepted that everything is OK financially,” Wimberly continued.

If the bids, which are due Feb. 9 and

will be opened Feb. 15, are acceptable, the new addition would be located east of the existing building, attached to an addition placed on the facility in 1972. The facility was updated in 2004-05.

“It would be kind of a natural connection to the rest of the building,” Wimberly said.

Library Board President Charlie Miller said the addition would have a glass divider attaching to the existing building.

That is designed “so that you can’t see – that’s 50-yearold limestone (on the existing building) – so you can’t see that this is 50 years younger,” he said.

Wimberly said, “I think we work hard, strive hard, to be a place for people to come with the space we have. But, we want to be more of that, and that’s why we believe this plan will help us do that.”

The addition would involve dedicated spaces for specific things.

“For example,” Miller said, we have the genealogy section that’s just kind of off in the corner. We will create a room that is fire rated, that is separate so that someone can go in and study without distraction. We’ll also have dedicated areas for teens and children.”

Wimberly said the current space doesn’t meet teens’ needs right now.

“The space would be more geared toward a space they would feel more welcome in, a space they can use more effectively,” he said.

Rachel Castle, the library’s Community Outreach Coordinator, noted that “Our mission is always to create gateways to infor-

mation and ideas and to connect, essentially, to connect people with information and each other. It’s kind of what we operate by. What we are finding is the space is not adequate to do that for people with all different ages and ability levels from all different walks of life.

“A lot of planning that we’ve done has focused on how do different age groups interact with out space and how can we improve that for them. How do we connect people of different levels and ability or knowledge or technological ability, how do we make this space more welcoming to all of those different groups?

“We have a building that is historic and wonderful, but also has not been, 50 years of not adding to that and 20 not updating that.”

But the expansion is needed for more than just for the need of more space. It is needed, Miller noted, to keep the library relevant.

“The changing needs requires different kinds of

spaces,” he said.

“Change is unavoidable. It’s more rapid. We have to find a balance to keeping up to date on that change to be relevant to the people, because if we’re not relevant, we’re irrelevant.

“We don’t want to be that.”

Miller said it’s the board’s hope the work can be done without the issuance of bonds.

“We have been careful with the resources we have, with the attitude toward the long range plan,” he said. “We’ve saved so we don’t have to go to a bond.”

Both Wimberly and Miller agree that library officials are excited about the possible expansion.

“We’re excited because it will benefit the people of the city,” Miller said.

The yellow portion of the drawing shows the proposed expansion of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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Health Dept. testing water in Urbana

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com

The Wabash County Health Department has been conducting tests of the water supply in Urbana for about a month, according to that department’s environmental health specialist.

“We’re just testing to make sure the water’s not contaminated because we’ve had some failing septics there and (issues) with raw sewage,” said Christopher Straub. “We’re trying to stay ahead of it, be proactive.”

According to Straub, the discovery of several failing septic systems was made about a month ago. To communicate with residents, Straub said he divided the town into groups of four households each and sent about 20 letters, informing that the testing

Beacon returns loan interest To reward its member-owners for their loyalty and solid operating results recognized in 2021, the Board of Directors of Beacon Credit Union returned more than $1.34 million of loan interest back to member-owners who utilize Beacon Credit Union for their borrowing needs.

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

Those receiving the rebate were member-owners who paid interest on a loan during 2021, whose loan was not delinquent and remained active as of Dec. 31, 2021.

would be done to detect several contaminants.

“I will be conducting random well water testing,” Straub said in the letter. “This is being done to detect the presence of coliform and E. Coli.”

Straub said test results would be sent to a laboratory affiliated with Indiana’s Department of Health. Both contaminants are forms of bacteria, the letter said.

“This is being done to ensure the safety of your drinking water,” Straub said in the letter.

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Legion makes donation: Wabash American Legion Post 15 Commander Steve Conner, right, presents Wabash police officer Matt Benson with a donation for Shop With A Cop. The Legion post made donations to Wabash County organizations totaling $26,750 in 2021. Photo provided

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, all electionrelated letters to the editor endorsing or opposing a candidate or political party, including letters from candidates, will be considered advertising. This includes letters for or against ballot measures or general issues. These election-related letters must be fully paid before being published.

The fee is $30 for up to 250 words and $60 for up to 500 words. Letters longer than 500 will be treated as display advertising and charged display rates. No more than two letters per household. If paid by someone other

than the author, election law stipulates the funding source must be included (Pol. Ad Paid For By) Payment types are check, credit card and cash. Editors much alert the business office that payment was made for the endorsement letter.

All paid letters also are subject to the policy for standard Letters to the Editor. Name of the author and town must be published with the letter. The author name, email, phone and address will be kept on file.

The editor has final say on what counts as an endorsement letter.

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St. Bernard alum had unique experience

Ali McIlvenny attended St. Bernard Elementary School from 1988-1994. She had a different experience at the school than most students have. Not only was she a student, but her mother, Karla Panariello, was one of her teachers.

“I wholeheartedly believe that a strong educational foundation instilled in me during my formative years eventually led me to have the ability and confidence to pursue a career path in the areas of hospitality and travel,” she said, reflecting on her time at the school more than 25 years ago. “As a student, I felt genuinely cared about and that my teachers and other families in the school were rooting for my success.”

One of the advantages of attending a private school is forming close bonds and relationships with many of the other students, she said.

“There are lots of fun times that I can remember with my classmates, including our fourth grade field trip to the Fort and our fifth grade camping trip,” she continued. “One of my

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her as my teacher was not always my favorite, I have greatly enjoyed the many compliments I have received over the years from those she taught and especially those who pursued artistic endeavors because of her encouragement,” she said. “My brother Will (and I) were laughing about all the times spent helping our mom with bulletin boards and art projects, but after we were done remi-

St. Bernard Elementary to celebrate 100th anniversary St. Bernard Elementary School is pleased to announce that 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the school which first opened on Sept 5, 1922, at 191 N. Cass St. The school will be hosting a Centennial Celebration for all alumni and friends to be held on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. in the St. Bernard church parking lot. There will be various events held throughout the weekend including tours of the school given by current students and a Mass that will honor alumni of the school.

Tours will be given on Friday, Aug. 19.

Saturday’s events will begin with Mass at 5 p.m. with Bishop Rhoades followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and then live music and celebration until 10 p.m. There are rooms being held for out of town guests for both Friday and Saturday favorite memories was when our fifth grade class hosted an ‘International Lunch’ for our families and each student brought a dish prepared at home to represent the country of their choice. When I think about my time at the school, I hardly have any memories that didn’t involve my closest friend, Abby.

“Not only does she continue to be

nights at Charley Creek Inn, Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn. Guests can mention the Centennial Celebration for a reduced rate.

The Centennial Committee hopes to have a tremendous turnout of alumni present for the event, so if you know of a former St. Bernard student, please have them reach out with their contact info via Facebook or email Emily at emily.france.teach@stber nardcatholicschool.org.

This event, while first and foremost a celebration, is also an opportunity for those that have benefited from their education to give back. There are several goals in mind for funds that are collected during this milestone year including a new playground and many capital projects for the interior of the school.

While the event will focus on the school’s history, it

my dearest friend so many years later, but my children also benefit from her leadership and guidance as she currently serves as the principal at St. Bernard. This exceptional friendship is one of the reasons my husband and I chose to send our kids to St. Bernard.

“We wanted our children to grow and excel academi-

is also a call to action to ensure the future of the school and maintain its presence in the community. Current Principal and alumni Abigail Stanley is excited at the prospect of former students visiting the school to see firsthand how they can contribute to the next era of St. Bernard students.

The mission at St. Bernard’s School is to foster a spiritual, academic, physical, social and emotional climate where all students have the opportunity to grow to their maximum capabilities through a Christian-based education. Small class sizes and a high focus on academics have also contributed to the school’s consistently top-rated status in our area. For more information on enrollment or to donate, please contact the school at 260563-5746.

cally, but in an environment surrounded by families who share our values in hopes that they too would develop life-long friendships. As a parent, it is my experience that St. Bernard continues to uphold the high standards that set it apart from other elementary schools.”

Mrs. McIlvenny’s mother taught art, physical education

niscing, he sent me this thought about the school and I felt compelled to share it because it truly sums up both of our experiences.

“The elementary years have such a strong impact on who we become.

St. Bernard creates an atmosphere of friendship and kindness that never stop emanating from those who attend no matter their path,” she said, quoting of her brother.

and Spanish, which, she admits, “just so happened to be my leastfavorite subjects and was a source of contention long after I left elementary school.”

“Though having

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Barabbas Barbecue to open in Wabash

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com Anthony Bourdain said “Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start.”

If that’s the case, Mark Hunt could be making things around Wabash a lot more quiet and peaceful, the result of everyone’s mouth being full of ribs, chicken or some other tastefully seasoned entrée.

“We’re going to open up a real simple, Carolina-style barbecue,” Hunt said last week.

“I tell people that barbecue is like the Field of Dreams, if you have good barbecue, the people will come.”

Hunt, a Kokomo native who currently lives in Wabash, plans to open Barabbas Barbecue sometime in March at 356 South Miami Street, the former location for

BoxDrop Wabash.

“We’re in the midst of remodeling everything because the store was gutted, so everything has to be done,” Hunt said.

Hunt explained that while many understand that Texas is a state sometimes associated with the art of barbecuing meat, his chosen style is a bit different.

“Texas barbecue is all about salt and pepper,” Hunt said.

“Carolina barbecue is kind of like more of a mustard base, kind of a tangy flavor. It’s something you don’t often hear about. We like our Cole slaw on top of our pulled pork. We’re a little different, but it’s very very good.”

Hunt said that at the beginning, his food will be available only for carryout online orders will be available.

“I’m going to have everything —

brisket, chicken wings, pulled pork, ribs, sausage, smoked bologna — the whole nine yards.”

Hunt opened his first Barabbas Barbecue in Kokomo about five years ago.

“I make my own sauces and do my own rubs,” he said.

“From the beginning, I thought ‘If this is going to be my barbecue, I need to make my own sauce.’”

Hunt drew on his spiritual tendencies when it came time to name his business.

“Me and a pastor friend of mine were sitting around and were talking about barbecue and he was like ‘what are you going to name your barbecue?’” Hunt said, adding that several names with religious themes were considered. They finally settled on Barabbas.

Mark Hunt, owner of Barabbas Barbecue, works on a hand sink at the future sight of his takeout barbecue business. Photo by Phil Smith

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Wabash PEO chapter has November meeting Wabash PEO Chapter BY held its monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.

The meeting was called to order by President Sue Gray and 10 members were present.

A reminder was given to all members that the PEO Annual Dues are to be paid to Treasurer Beth Perkins by Feb. 28, 2022 was made.

PEO Indiana is beginning to prepare for the Centennial Anniversary of Indiana’s joining PEO with its first State and Chapter formation. The committee for the Centennial is asking Chapters to check their archives for any information of the earliest events of PEO in Indiana that could be shared during the Centennial Celebration in 2023.

The program was a skit written by a Colorado Chapter that shared much information on the beginnings of PEO and the many accomplishment that have occurred over the years since the beginning of PEO in 1887.

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Junior Lane, 86

Marlene Sparrow, 89

Diane Sue Jackson, 54

Enjoyed playing guitar

Worked as legal secretary

Wabash High School graduate

Sept. 3, 1932 – Dec. 22, 2021

May 19, 1967 – Jan. 3, 2022

Oct. 26, 1935 – Jan. 9, 2022

Junior Eugene Lane, 86, of Speicherville, died at 4:46 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on Oct. 26, 1935, in Macy, to Eugene D. and Hazel M. (Miller) Lane.

Junior was a 1954 graduate of Noble High School. He married Viola Mae Gustin in Lagro, on July 30, 1955. Junior was a lineman for REMC in Wabash 41 years, retiring in 1997. He enjoyed guitar music, and sports, especially the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, the Indianapolis Colts, and IU Basketball, but playing the guitar was his passion.

He is survived by his wife, Viola Mae Lane of Wabash; five children, Melody L. (Manuel) Cruz of LaFontaine, Marcia Cruz and Timothy E. (Tami) Lane, both of Wabash, Sally A. (Dave) Randall of North Manchester, and Nancy J. (Kurt) Butgereit of Wabash; 11 grandchildren, Traci (Chad) Alexander and Justin (Heather) Cruz, both of Laketon, Dustin (Cecily) Cruz of Fishers, Wendy Lane of Middlebury, Jen (Ryan) Miller of Warsaw, Gregory (Kamy) Lane of Fishers, Megan (Craig) Sheely of Converse, Marcus (Rachal) Olson of Wabash, Amy (Michael) Hendrix of North Manchester, Scott Dangerfield of Indianapolis, and Ashley (Cain) Strack of Fishers; 25 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; sisters and brother, Rosemary Miller of Wabash, Iva Wright of North Manchester, Peggy (Jerry) Shepler of Wabash, Linda Allen, April Young, and Larry Lane, all of North Manchester.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patsy Honeycutt and 2 brothers, Steven and Jerry Lane.

Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Dan Gray officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Visitation was Friday and Saturday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is The Access.

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

Marlene Jo Sparrow, 89, North Manchester, passed away Dec. 22, 2021.

The daughter of Earl E. and Mabel G. (Kintzel) Hatfield, Marlene was born Sept. 3, 1932 in Warsaw.

Marlene graduated from Warsaw High School in 1950. During high school she was active in 4-H, F.H.A. Girls Athletic Association and was assistant editor for the yearbook. She furthered her education by going to the International Business College in Fort Wayne, and taking several classes at I.U. Extension in downtown Fort Wayne.

Richard Sparrow had dated some of Marlene’s friends so she knew him but their relationship really didn’t develop until the Mermaid Festival in North Webster in 1950. They were married August 31, 1952, in the Warsaw EUB Church. After their marriage, Marlene worked for a well-known animal nutritionist at Purdue. Since 1961 they have lived in North Manchester. Marlene was a longtime secretary to attorney J.W. Daggett and owned the local franchise of H&R Block. She was also involved with Sparrow’s Carmel Corn.

Richard and Marlene had a daughter and two sons. Marlene was active as a leader in 4-H and Girl Scouts. Marlene made two tours to Canada. Marlene’s favorite place was Nova Scotia.

Marlene was active in the Wabash County Cancer Society and the Retired Teachers. She has been recognized for her work in United Methodist Women, locally and in the district. She was active on the Mission Committee, taught Bible School and Sunday School and worked with youth. Marlene enjoyed reading, and watching Purdue men’s and women’s basketball.

Surviving are her sons, Randall (Janice) Sparrow, Waukesha, Wis., and Ryan (Michelle) Sparrow, Haddonfield, N.J.; daughter Richarda “Ricki” (Keith) Neuman, Lenexa, Kan.; sister, Sue Wade, Sebring, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Grandchildren are: Eric Neuman, Albuquerque, N.M.; Erin Neuman, Overland Park, Kan.; Emily Neuman, Bentonville, Ark.; Evan Neuman, Overland Park, Logan (Sparrow) Underwood, Centerton, Ark.; Robert Sparrow, Casselberry, Fla.; Abigail Sparrow, Haddon Heights, N.J.; Amy (Sparrow) Phelps, Cherry Hill, N.J.; Anna Sparrow, Cherry Hill, and Allison Sparrow, Haddonfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother.

Visitation is Friday, Jan. 28, from 1-4 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral services are at 5 p.m. Burial 10 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 29 at Etna Green East Cemetery, Etna Green.

Masks are requested.

Memorials may be made to the Richard L. Sparrow Scholarship Fund c/o McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN 46962.

Janet “Jan” Fitch, 86

Gerald ‘Gerry’ Bishop, 78

Owned Jan’s Vinyl Repair

U.S. Army, Air National Guard veteran

Sept. 20, 1935 – Jan. 8, 2022

July 14, 1943 – Dec. 31, 2021

Janet L. “Jan” Fitch, 86, North Manchester, died Jan. 8, 2022. She was born Sept. 20, 1935.

Visitation and services were Friday at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel.

Services followed.

Gerald Wayne “Gerry” Bishop, 78, Fort Wayne, passed away Dec. 31, 2021.

He was born July 14, 1943.

A graveside service will be at South Pleasant Cemetery, North Manchester, at a later date.

Diane Sue Jackson, 54, Morehead, Ky., passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born May 19, 1967, in Columbia City, Diane is the daughter of Marta Winterrowd Fraley of Wabash, and the late Terry Lee Jackson.

In addition to her mother, Diane is survived by her daughter, Danyelle Jackson; son-in-law, Levi Fancher; longtime partner, Vernie Fraley; and grandchildren, LileeAnn G. Jackson, Brodie L. Jackson, Emma D. Jackson and Eli R. Fancher, all of Morehead.

Other survivors to cherish her memory are five brothers and sisters: Angela Zumbaugh (Tim) of Urbana, Marjie Scott (Richie) of Morehead, David Rhoades (Alicia) of North Manchester, Renae Lucas (Ernie) of Wabash, and Donnie Fraley of Morehead; nieces and nephews; extended family; and friends.

Diane was a graduate of Wabash High School, Class of 1986, was a Holiday Inn (now Best Western) employee for 10 plus years, and was currently an employee of Allen’s IGA in the Deli. Always a friendly person, Diane enjoyed helping others, was a diligent worker, and an avid reader.

Most of all, she loved her family, especially her grandchildren “Mimi’s Loves,” whom she adored. She will be greatly missed and remembered with love.

A visitation of remembrance took place Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, Ky. Immediately following the visitation, a celebration of life took place at the Carl D. Perkins Community Center, 1300 Divide Hill, Morehead, Ky.

Donald ‘Don’ Arms, 81 Pastored at various churches May 4, 1940 – Jan. 10, 2022 Donald B. “Don” Arms, 81 of Huntington passed away Jan. 10, 2022.

He was born May 4, 1940.

Visitation was Jan. 13 and Jan. 14 at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel.

Services were Jan. 14.

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Ernest ‘Gene’ Coffman, 76

Enjoyed farming

Oct. 16, 1945 – Jan. 8, 2022

Aug. 20, 1926 – Jan. 5, 2022

Donald E. Harlan, 69 Enjoyed outdoors Aug. 12, 1952 – Jan. 12, 2022 Donald E. Harlan, 69, North Manchester, died Jan. 12, 2022.

Per the wishes of Donald, there will be no services. Burial will take place at Swank Cemetery at a later date.

McKee Mortuary handled arrangements

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Freddie Tackett, 95

Retired from Ford Meter Box

Ernest Eugene “Gene” Coffman, 76, of Wabash, died at 1:46 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on Oct. 16, 1945, in Bloomington, Ill., to Charles Albert and Geneva A. (Taylor) Coffman.

Gene was a graduate of Stanford High School in Bloomington. He is also a graduate of the Faith Bible Seminary in Frankfort. He married Becky Lawrence in LaFontaine, on Oct. 16, 1988.

Gene worked as a supervisor at Ford Meter Box in Wabash retiring after 31 years. Gene was also a past ordained Wesleyan minister. He attended LaFontaine Christian Church. Gene enjoyed golfing, riding motorcycles, spending time with his family, and attending his grandchildren’s activities.

He is survived by his wife, Becky Coffman of Wabash; three children, Bonnie (Glen) Miller of Ligonier, Steve (Julie) Coffman of Warsaw, and Mike Coffman of Peru; two stepdaughters, Tammy (Chad) Kennedy of Bourbon, and Kari (Clif) Airgood of Wabash; 13 grandchildren, Kayla (Jeremiah) Stump, Jon (Breanna) Woodward, Aaron (Brittany Rasnake) Miller, Jason (Robin) Coffman, Justin (Maddy Martz) Coffman, Caleb (Marin) Coffman, Evan (Kelsey Miller) Coffman, Cale (Kara) Kennedy, Dane (Kerry) Kennedy, Taran (Jerrica) Kennedy, Becca Kennedy, Brittni (Ryan) Chambers, and Andrea (Zach) Simpson; 12 great-grandchildren, Easton Stump, Braden Stump, Willow Woodward, Claire Coffman, Brecken Coffman, Natalie Kennedy, Lucas Kennedy, Kendalyn Kennedy, Gavin Kennedy, Claire Kennedy, Griffin Chambers, and Ella Chambers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Allen Coffman and Charlie “Chuck” Coffman.

Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Brad Wright officiating. Burial was in Mt. Etna Cemetery, Huntington County.

Visitation was Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is LaFontaine Christian Church.

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

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Freddie H Tackett, 95, of Wabash, died at 8:50 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, at his home.

He was born on Aug. 20, 1926, in Paintsville, Ky., to Jessie and Minnie (Collins) Tackett.

Freddie married Dixie Tackett in Paintsville on March 3, 1947; she died July 27, 2020. He was a truck driver for the Speicherville Elevator. Freddie enjoyed working with Randy and his grandsons after his retirement. He raised hogs, enjoyed farming, and especially enjoyed his grandsons. He was a former member of Walk by Faith Church in Roann.

He is survived by three children, Teresa Tackett, Tammie Tackett,

and Randy Tackett, all of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Jessie (Abby) Tackett, Jared Tackett, Travis (Kristen) Tackett, and Heath Tackett, all of Wabash, Nick (Stephanie) Schumaker of South Bend, Kevin (Caitlyn) Schumaker of Noblesville, and Brian (Melissa) Schumaker of Indianapolis; and nine great-

grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Brenda Schumaker and Judy Tackett, three brothers and one sister.

Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Brad Eckerley officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Urbana. Visitation was Friday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

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

Hayse Shoemaker, 87 Retired from Ford Meter Box Oct. 22, 1934 – Jan. 8, 2022 Hayse Monroe Shoemaker, 87, of rural Wabash, died at 4:15 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center.

He was born Oct. 22, 1934, in Crab Orchard, Ky., to Lexie and Edna Shoemaker.

Hayse married Elizabeth Cook on Nov. 5, 1952; she survives.

Hayse was member of College Corner Brethren Church. He retired in October 1996 after working at Ford Meter Box for 42 years.

He enjoyed retirement in the Zephyrhills, Fla., area for 22 years.

In 2018, he and his wife moved back to the Wabash area to be

near the family which he enjoyed very much.

Hayse is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; three children, Debbie (Rick) Sweet; Michael (Gay) Shoemaker; Fay (Gary) Sweet; one brother, Elmer Shoemaker of Grantsville, Utah; one sister, Sandra Farris of

Rochester; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, two greatgreat-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, his parents and one sister, Pauline Boosel of Pahrump, Nev. A celebration of life service will be on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at 11 a.m. at College Corner Brethren Church, 8996 S 500 W Wabash.

Family will receive friends from 10 -11 a.m. at the church.

Preferred memorials are College Corner Brethren Church or Gideons International.

Mary ‘Peggy’ Bever, 96 Enjoyed trail riding Dec. 8, 1925 – Jan. 11, 2022 Mary Marie “Peggy” Bever, 96, of Lagro, went to be with the Lord at 11:20 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

She was born on Dec. 8, 1925, in Wabash, to Floyd Oren and Lillian Elizabeth (King) Tyner.

Peggy married John H. Bever in Peru, on Nov. 4, 1944; he died Nov. 23, 2014. She worked at Wabash County Hospital for seven years, worked seven years at Cyclone Seeder in Urbana, but mainly was a farmer’s wife for 70 years.

Peggy enjoyed horses, trail riding, and going out to eat with fam-

ily.

She is survived by four children, Elizabeth Ann (Donald) Baker of Roann, Doris Ward, Lucinda (Steve) Baker, and Jack (Maryann) Bever, all of Lagro; 11 grandchildren: Mitzi, Sally, L.J., Joey, Johnny, Julie, Laney, Tia,

Tiffany, Nathan, and Jakob; 23 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Patsy Carey, one grandson, one brother, Russell, and three sisters, Eilene, Lillian, and Edith.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Wabash Saddle Club.

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

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Michael Rhoades, 65

Frank Johnson Sr., 83

Helped found FunFest Car Show

Worked as farmer

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Jan. 31, 1938 – Jan. 13, 2022

Michael Wayne Rhoades, 65, of Wabash, died at 2:16 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on Feb. 29, 1956, in Wabash County, to Wayne and Martha (Towey) Rhoades.

Michael was a graduate of Manchester High School. He married Sheila Hite in North Manchester on October 17, 1997. He was a truck driver for more than 40 years.

He attended Oasis Baptist Church in Wabash. Michael was one of the founders of the North Manchester FunFest Car Show. He had a love of classic cars and working on cars. Michael enjoyed helping others, and would do anything for anybody.

He was a man who would put everyone else first. Michael also enjoyed fishing, and especially enjoyed his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila Rhoades of Wabash, two sons, Jason Rhoades of North Manchester, and Brandon (Natasha) Ault of Palestine, Indiana, two step-children, Aaron Seibold and Kim Seibold, both of Wabash, ten grandchildren, Rebecca Carey, Jevon Rhoades, Jacey Rhoades, Isaiah Ault, Lily Ault, Justin Scott, Kylie Seibold, Camden Seibold, Aubrey Norton, and Kinley Seibold, great-grandson Liam, and his sister, Joyce Rhoades of New Castle, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitationa and funeral services were Monday, January 17, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester, with Curt Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

Preferred memorial is Oasis Baptist Church.

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

Randy Shepherd, 45 Avid outdoorsman May 10, 1976 – Jan. 14, 2022 Randy Alan Shepherd, 45, of Wabash, died at 11:18 a.m., Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 10, 1976, in Wabash, to Randy and Emma (Hembree) Shepherd.

Randy was a 1995 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Mary Anne Stefanatos in Wabash on Aug. 17, 2019.

Randy worked with the masonry union.

He was a member of the NRA. Randy was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed all outdoor activities. He loved guns, enjoyed landscaping and gardening, and also was an avid deer, turkey, mushroom hunter, and fisherman. Randy could out hunt everyone he went with. He especially loved his children and his pets.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne Shepherd of Wabash; four children, Brody Shepherd and Reese Shepherd, both of LaFontaine, Jason Tait and Jackson Tait, both of Wabash; parents, Randy (Marcie) Shepherd of Wabash, and Emma Shepherd of Carmel; two sisters, Jennifer (Eric) Stanley of Carmel, and Kammi (Daniel) Howard of Wabash, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Terry Brewer officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4–7 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.

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

Frank L. Johnson Sr, 83, of Wabash, died at 9:55 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at his home. He was born on Jan. 31, 1938, in Tyner, to Henry L Johnson and Annetta May Enders Johnson.

Frank was a 1956 graduate of Somerset High School. He enjoyed playing basketball and softball in high school. He worked as a farmer and truck driver for all his life.

Frank loved hunting, fishing, and enjoyed the outdoors. He also enjoyed walking through the woods and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his sons Frank L. (Denise) Johnson Jr, Schererville; Mark L. Johnson, Wabash; daughter Mrs. (Nick) Mary Cardaras, Wheatfield; son-in-law Jim Long, Texas; two brothers Garrah (Patricia) Johnson, Bill (Marcia) Johnson, both of Wabash; three sisters, Margaret Dobbs, Destin, Florida; Harriet Sloop.

Elkhart, and June Johnson of Wabash; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his parents, one daughter, Theresa, two brothers, and three sisters.

Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 18, 2022, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave. Wabash.

Preferred memorials may be directed to American Heart Association in care of the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with Frank Johnson final arrangements.

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

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Mary Ann Netro, 57 Enjoyed crafting Feb. 27, 1964 – Jan. 8, 2022 Mary Ann Netro, 57, of Huntington, formerly of Wabash, passed unexpectedly at 7:26 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 at her residence.

Mary was born on Feb. 27, 1964, in Wabash to the late John and Mary Belle (Morris) Netro. She is survived by her significant other of 16 years, Scott Nethercutt.

Mary was a graduate of Wabash High School in 1983. She had been a nurse’s aide and a housekeeper. She enjoyed crafting and she took great pride in maintaining her home.

She is survived by her significant other Scott Nethercutt of Huntington; a sister Patty and husband Wesley Jacobs of LaFontaine; and a brother John Paul and wife Karen Netro of Wabash; five nieces and a nephew; and a great niece and a great nephew.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation and a celebration of her life took place Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Mike Walters officiating.

Interment took place in the Akron Cemetery, Akron, following the service.

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Police and fire reports North Manchester Public Safety Reports Accidents Jan. 7 5:58 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Benjamin D. Tipton, 21, Tipp City, Ohio and Jeri L. Lehman, 63, North Manchester collided at East 2nd and North Mill streets. North

Manchester police were assisted by North Manchester Fire Department and Parkview Ambulance Service.

Jan. 11 3:24 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Tina M. Clapp, 59, North Manchester and Ester C. Keffaber, 74, North Manchester collided in the 300 block

of East Main Street.

Citation Jan. 12 3:45 a.m. — Benjamin D. Sheppard, 44, North Manchester was cited for driving while suspended.

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7:06 p.m. — Katie E. Van, 41, North Manchester was arrested on a warrant for counterfeiting.

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Jan. 7 6:40 p.m. — to the 400 block of North Wayne Street for a medical assist.

Jan. 8 3:56 p.m. — to the 1100 block of West 4th Street for a medical assist.

9:59 p.m. — to the Woodspoint for a medical assist.

Jan. 9 10:01 a.m. — to the 500 block of South Singer Road for a medical assist.

10:04 a.m. — Units from North Manchester and Chester Township fire departments responded to a medical assist in the 300 block of Cecil Street.

North Manchester Fire Department responded: Jan. 10 11:17 a.m. — to the 1100 block of West 4th Street for an alarm.

2:16 p.m. — to the 2200 block of East Street for a medical assist.

Jan. 11 1:13 a.m. — to the 700 block of West Grant Street for a medical assist.

4:54 p.m. — Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded to an alarm in the 1100 block of North Market Street.

North

Manchester Fire Department responded: 7:40 p.m. — to the 200 block of Wild Cherry Lane for a medical assist.

8:37 p.m. — Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded to an alarm in the 600 block of East College Avenue.

Jan. 12 North Manchester Fire Department responded: 3:37 p.m. — to the 200 block of South Maple Street for an illegal burn.

5:52 p.m. — to the 1400 block of Westchester Lane for a medical assist.

Jan. 13 North Manchester Fire Department responded: 1:29 p.m. — to the 300 block of West Main Street for a medical assist.

Jan. 14 11:12 a.m. — to the 500 block of Kech Street for a medical assist.

Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents A vehicle driven

by Carol G. Rice, 59, Marion, struck a deer on West Old Slocum Trail, east of CR 100 W, Somerset at 6:28

Bill Bailey Lewis was born on April 3, 1946, in Huntington, to the late Fred Eugene and Mary Evelyn Bailey Lewis. He passed on Jan. 11, 2022 in The Villages, Fla. Bill met his wife, Cheryl Guenin Lewis, in first grade where they attended school in LaFontaine. They graduated from Southwood High School in Wabash County in 1964.

They were married on Aug. 28, 1966, at the LaFontaine Christian Church. Bill went on to attend Purdue University

p.m. Jan. 6.

Damage up to $2,500.

A vehicle driven

by Nathan L. Herring, 50, Wabash, struck a deer on CR 200 E, north of CR 400 S, Wabash 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 7. Damage up to $5,000.

A vehicle driven

by Kimberly M Haecker, 41, North Manchester, left the roadway and rolled over on its side at the intersection of CR 400 E and CR 1300 North, North Manchester at 6:34 p.m. Jan. 8.

Damage up to $5,000.

A vehicle driven

by Jerry F. Martin, 68, North Manchester, struck a mail box at the intersection of CR 275 W and East Ireland Road, North Manchester at 7:32 p.m. Jan. 8.

Damage up to $2,500.

A vehicle driven

by Isabelle M. Shadoan, 18, Muncie, struck a mail box on North Meridian Road, North Manchester at 8:01 p.m. Jan. 8.

Damage up to $10,000.

Vehicles driven

by Suleah Buga, 47, Wabash and Jonathan M. Bentley, 45, Wabash collided at the intersection of West Old Road 24 and CR 700 W, Wabash at 11:40 p.m. Jan. 8.

Damage up to

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$10,000.

Wabash Police Department Correction It was reported in the Jan. 12 issue that David A. Nelson was charged with operating while intoxicated, possession of methamphetamine and disregarding a stop sign. He was actually charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person; operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to .15 or more; operating a vehicle while intoxicate: prior conviction within 7 years, and two counts of possession of marijuana.

Land Transfers The following land transfers were reported by the Wabash County Recorder’s Office from Jan. 3 to Jan. 7: Ruth Elizabeth Oldfather Wagner, James Oldfather, Wilfred Oldfather and Ruth E. Oldfather, personal deed to Brad J. Dale and Marlea J. Dale.

468 Falls Avenue Land Trust, warranty deed to William Randal Miller.

David W. Doudt and Kim E. Ebersole, warranty deed to Taylor N. Kessie and Kelsey Jo Kessie.

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Richard Linden Unger, Tamara S. Unger and Tammy S. Unger, quit claim deed to Richard Linden Unger, Tamara S. Unger and the Unger Family Revocable Living Trust.

Gary E. Kratzer and Marsha K. Kratzer, quit claim deed to Gary E. Kratzer and Marsha K. Kratzer.

David W. Howard, Mary E. Howard and Mary E. Garza, quit claim deed to David W. Howard and Mary E. Howard.

Shirley Judd and Shirley A. Judd, warranty deed to Kelly Eviston and Stan Eviston.

Russell Kennedy, quit claim deed to Trevor Byan Darling.

Rodney D. Stouffer, warranty deed to Canal Creamery, LLC. Shane Flora, quit claim deed Water Wheel Express, LLC. James H. Rose and Diann Rose, quit claim deed to Diann Rose and Garrett K. Wright.

Joshua T. Blossom, warranty deed to Brooke A. Inman.

Joshua A. Caley and Hayley B. Caley, warranty deed to Eric Olsen.

Robert M. Budd, warranty deed to Wesley Micah Brown and Allison Bea Brown.

Owned Wabash Interiors July 24, 1939 – Jan. 14, 2022 Larry G. Weitzel, 82, of Wabash, passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born to Hugh and Lona (Zobroski) Weitzel on July 24, 1939 in North Manchester, Indiana.

Larry was a 1959 graduate of Laketon High School as the valedictorian and attended Manchester College. Larry married Diana Butcher on May 22, 1992; she survives. He worked at Ford Meter Box Machine Shop for 25 years in Wabash, Indiana, and was a self-employed carpet layer. He owned Wabash Interiors. He was a former member of the Wabash Moose Lodge 1195.

Larry is survived by his wife Diana. He is also survived by four sons, Alan Weitzel (Monica) of Akron, Timothy Weitzel of Toledo, Ohio, Eric Weitzel of Silver Lake, and Adam Weitzel of Georgia; two daughters, Diane Weitzel of Peru, and Nicole Schaffer of Wabash; two stepdaughters, Andrea Martin of Wabash, and Ashley Martin of Peru; a sister Joyce Ebbinghouse of Bluffton; and 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He is proceeded in death by a son Patrick Weitzel, four brothers, and three sisters.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Roxane Mann officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in North Manchester.

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to the funeral service from 9-11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are directed to National Blind Society or the Alzheimer’s Association in care of McDonald Funeral Home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with Larry Weitzel’s final arrangements.

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

Bill Lewis U.S. Air Force veteran April 3, 1946 – Jan. 11, 2022 where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1969.

He then entered the United States Air Force where he worked as a

missile maintenance instructor at Minot Air Force Base in Minot, N.D. Upon completion of his military service, Bill entered Krannert School of Management at Purdue, graduating in 1974. He worked at Marathon Electric in Wausau, Wis., from 1974-1984. Bill and his family then returned to Indiana where he worked as a Project Manager at Ransburg Corporation and Puritan Bennett. He retired from Visteon in 2008.

Bill loved his Boilermakers, working with

stained glass, and time spent with his grandchildren. His biggest passion was the game of golf.

Bill is survived by his wife, Cheryl; and his daughters, Kelly (Chris) Pryor and their sons, Ethan and Grant, and Wendy (Mike) Palermo and their daughter, Leah. He is also survived by his siblings, Sharon (Don) Steltz of Clermont, Fla., James (Lois) Lewis of Henryville, Jerry (Teresa) of West Lafayette, and Brian (Deanna) Lewis of Fishers; his brothers-in-law, Greg Guenin of Jonesboro, and Guy Guenin of

Indianapolis; as well as many nieces and a nephew and their families.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with services at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville.

Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Park Cemetery in Westfield.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to First Tee - Indiana, 9795 Crosspoint Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46256.

Condolences: www.randallroberts.com.

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Sharp Creek Elementary students and librarian Sarah Aderman pose with books donated by Lisa Libraries in conjunction with the Wabash County United Fund. Photos provided

Local students receive books through United Fund School’s and L.H. Carpenter Early Learning Center’s Pre-K three-year old students, and to BABE of Wabash County, Inc. The third donation was 644 books, made up of 46 sets of 14 different “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” books, written

by Jeff Kinney.

These books, worth $5,152.00, arrived on Nov. 8, 2021, and were distributed to second and third graders in the county’s Title I elementary schools, including Manchester, MetroNorth, O.J. Neighbours, and Southwood.

Sharp Creek Elementary School received one complete set for its library.

The Lisa Novak Community Libraries was started by Ann M. Martin and friends to honor and memorialize children’s book editor Lisa Novak. Since its founding in 1990, more than

400,000 new children’s books have been donated to organizations that benefit underserved children across the country, and given to children who may never have owned a book before. Ann is a children’s author best known for writing “The Baby-sitters Club: series. She has also written “A Corner of the Universe,” “A Dog’s Life,” “Rain Reign,” the “Doll People” books (with Laura Godwin) and other series and individual titles.”

Wabash County United Fund officials said they are grateful that the Lisa Libraries more than fully filled their grant request of 1,200 early elementary level books so that young children in Wabash County may be encouraged to read and add to their home libraries.

O.J. Neighbours Elementary School students pose with books donated by Lisa Libraries in conjunction with the Wabash County United Fund. Photos provided

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Two new book donations from Lisa Libraries in Kingston, N.Y., together worth $6,465.00, came to Wabash County United Fund in late October and early November 2021, following an initial donation in the spring of last year.

In the first donation, 549 books, worth more than $5,000, were sent to Wabash County United Fund by Lisa Libraries and distributed throughout the county to Pre-K and Kindergarten students in Title I schools, county Area Five Head Starts and early learning centers.

The second donation was received on Oct. 24, 2021 and included an assortment of 108 books plus eight CDs, worth $1,313.00, which the United Fund distributed to two Area Five Head Starts in Laketon and Wabash, to Title I Metro-North Elementary

Manchester Community Schools students (top and bottom photos) pose with books donated by Lisa Libraries in conjunction with the Wabash County United Fund. Photos provided

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Lucille Camp Scholarship deadline set for March 4 Wabash High School officials are pleased to announce that preparations are underway for the awarding of scholarship funds which have been endowed by the Lucille Camp Scholarship Foundation.

This not-for-profit organization provides Wabash High School with grant money which is to be used to award scholarships in order to ensure educational continuation and educational success for Wabash High School graduates.

Lucille Camp was a Wabash High School graduate who lived most of her life in Indianapolis. She served as the Marion County Recorder from 1972-1982, was personnel director for Mayor Richard Lugar’s administration from 19681970, and was a member of the executive committee in the successful mayoral election effort of Lugar in 1971.

Ms. Camp was also coordinator of the Midwest Republican

Leadership Conference and a member of the Marion County Republican Policy Committee.

Additionally, she was an administrative assistant to Marion County Republican Chairman L. Keith Bulen during the ‘70s, was vice ward chairwoman and precinct committeewoman for the Republicans, was a charter member of the Toastmistress Club in Indianapolis, and was an associate Realtor.

As a believer in education, the arts

and philanthropy, she was a founder of the Center for International Security Studies, a patroness of the Indiana University School of Music, a guarantor of Clowes Hall at Butler University, and a former president of Delta Theta Tau sorority.

Students who are eligible to apply and receive funds from the Lucille Camp Scholarship Foundation must meet the following criteria: members of the senior class at Wabash High School or alumni who graduated not

12th Annual Wabash County Cancer Society Tree of Caring February 6, 2022 thru February 27, 2022 February is Na onal Cancer month and the Wabash County Cancer Society is again sponsoring the Tree of Caring.

Celebrate your loved one by dona ng to the Wabash County Cancer Society, where 100% of your dona on is used to help Wabash County residents with their ba le with cancer. Please send your dona on with the completed form below.

In February, the Tree of Caring will be located at the Wabash County YMCA. The tree will then travel and be displayed at several other loca ons throughout the county for the rest of the year. The tree will be decorated with a Name Tag for those you choose to Remember or Honor in their ba le with cancer.

Opening ceremony will be at Wabash YMCA on February 6, 2022 @ 2PM Closing ceremony will be at Wabash YMCA on February 27, 2022 @ 2PM Please join us for both ceremonies Theresa Sites Virginia Cripe President

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Please mail the completed form and dona on to the following address

Tree of Caring, C/O Theresa Sites, PO Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962 Donors Name __________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please check one:

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Please make checks payable to: Wabash County Cancer Society (All dona ons are tax deduc ble.)

For addi onal informa on please call: Theresa Sites (President) 260­982­8418 Virginia Cripe (Vice President) 260­578­0198

more than 36 months prior (2019, 2020, and 2021) to submitting their first application, students who have not previously received grants from the trust for more than three academic years, and students who are not related by blood or marriage, within a third degree of consanguinity, to an officer, director, employee, or agent of the Trustee (GBC Bank) who

is actively involved in the administration of the Trust or the management of its assets.

Applications for the Lucille Camp Scholarship are available in the Wabash High School Guidance Office or on the Wabash High School website under High School/Scholarshi ps. Completed applications are due to the Wabash High School Guidance Office

by Friday, March 4, 2022.

For more information on Wabash High School and

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Local wrestlers place at girls state finals

Apache bowlers capture regional title: The Wabash High School boys bowling team won the regional championship last weekend. They move on to

semi-state this weekend in Dyer. The Apaches’ Mason Hostetler placed seventh and will advance in singles competition as well. Photo provided

Apaches top Squires in boys basketball

Wabash defeated Manchester in a TRC game while Southwood split games in boys basketball action last week.

Wabash 58, Manchester 53 The Wabash Apaches jumped out to a 13-4 first quarter lead and never trailed in a 58-53 win over Three Rivers Conference rival Manchester Friday night, Jan. 14.

Taking the 13-4 lead into the second quarter, the Apaches extended the lead at halftime, 38-21.

Manchester mounted a comeback in the second half, cutting the lead to 47-35 after three quarters.

The Squires continued to push back in the fourth quarter but couldn’t get closer than the fivepoint final margin.

Trevor Daughtry led Wabash with 21 points, four rebounds, and four assists, followed by Izaak Wright with 11 points and six rebounds, and Kolton Wilson with eight points and four rebounds.

Kaden Vogel, Grant Ford, and Colten Learned with five points each, with Ford pulling down six rebounds, and Andrew Dinkins with three points.

Cade Jones led the Squires with 17 points, followed by Gavin Betten with 14 points, William Rickerd with 10

Southwood’s Derrick Smith tries to put up a shot against two Whitko defenders.

Photo by Joseph Slacian points, Gavin Martin with seven points, and Ethan Hendrix with five points.

Oak Hill 56, Southwood 45 Things were

going in Southwood’s favor through one quarter of play in the Knights’ game at Oak Hill Tuesday, Jan. 11, but it came crumbling down

over the next 24 minutes in a 56-45 loss to the Golden Eagles.

The Knights took an 18-10 lead after the first quarter but Oak Hill countered with a 17-5 second quarter to take a 27-23 halftime lead, then pulled away in the third quarter, outscored Southwood 13-6 to take an 11-point lead and pull away with the win.

Cole Winer led the Knights with 17 points, four rebounds, and four steals, while Nathan Lehner had 11 points and three rebounds, Dylan Stout had six points and three rebounds, and Jason Oprisek added four points and three rebounds.

Southwood 61, Whitko 54

The Knights led Whitko 20-9 in the first quarter and took a 12-point lead into the locker room with a 35-23 score, but had to hold off the Wildcats to take a 61-54 lead Friday, Jan. 14.

Whitko cut the lead 41-38 by outscoring Southwood 15-6 in the third quarter, but the Knights scored 20 points in the final eight minutes to hang on for the win.

Winter had a big game with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals, while Stout had 13 points and four steals, and Lehner had 12 points and six steals. Oprisek added six points and four rebounds.

Wabash's Trevor Daughtry runs past Manchester's Gavin Betten in the Apache's win over the Squires Friday night, Jan. 14. Photo by Eric Christiansen

Wrestlers from Wabash County placed during the girls state finals on Friday in Kokomo.

Manchester’s Madison Parson and Jocelynn Molina represented the Squires girls wrestling team.

Parson (195 pounds) placed fourth and scored 11 team points.

Parson won her quarterfinal match with a pin in 4:39 over Columbia City’s Michaela Clifford before falling to Northview’s Varzidy Batchelor in the semifinals,

then falling short in the third-place match against Kassandra Smith from Penn.

Parson finished 15-7 on the season.

Northfield’s Ella Gahl (120 pounds) finished fifth overall.

Gahl lost to Phoebe Dowty from Indian Creek 7-2 in the quarterfinals but bounced back to defeat Heidi Selis from Penn by fall in 2:33, then secured fifth place with a pin over Kaylee Smith from Mishawaka in 1:40.

Molina didn’t place.

Manchester girls down Columbia City swimmers Depth was the key for the Manchester girls swim team in their 89-57 win over Columbia City Monday night, Jan. 10.

The Squires won just five events but their depth and the ability win placed second and third in so many events allowed them to run away with the win.

Winning events for Manchester were Josie Briner in the 200 IM and the 200 butterfly, Gracie Dale in the 100 free, Evyn Fox in the 500 free, Noelle Walt in the 100 back, and the 200 free relay team of Dale, Nele Bichler, Sophie Anglin, and Kaesyn Lester.

The Squire boys team lost to a tough Columbia City squad 106-39.

Liam York captured Manchester’s only win on the night with a firstplace tie in the 50 free.

The 200 medley team of York, Jonathan Eberly, Cale Bennett, and Raice Martin opened the night

with a second place finish, while Eberly placed second in the 200 IM. Also finishing second was the 400 free relay team of Eberly, Bennett, Caleb Smith, and York, as well as York in the 200 breast.

The girls swim team won three events in a 96.5-60.5 loss to Bluffton Thursday, Jan. 13.

The Squires opened the meet with a win in the 200 medley relay with the team of Walt, Eberly, Briner, and Dale touching first in 2:15.49.

Briner won the 500 free with a time of 5:34.86 and the 100 breast in 1:15.51.

The boys team lost to the Tigers 140-34.

Manchester’s top results came from the 200 medley relay team of York, Eberly, Bennett, and Marcum, the 200 free relay team of York, Smith, Marcum, and Eberly in second place, Eberly in the 100 breast.

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MHS, SHS girls get TRC wins

The Manchester and Southwood girls basketball teams picked up wins in Three Rivers Conference play last week.

Manchester 33, Peru 32 In a tight game throughout, the Manchester girls basketball team needed every possible second to defeat Peru 33-32 Wednesday night, Jan. 12.

With 0.9 seconds remaining and the score tied 32-32, Manchester had the ball under the Southwood’s Grace Drake works to put up a shot against two Wabash Apache defenders during the Wabash County Tourney Peru basket. championship game on Dec. 30. Photo by Eric Christiansen Makenzy Meyer threw a 3/4-court pass to Ainsley Long, and Linda had a big game rebounds.

West who turned with 21 points, Cordes each and was fouled as nine assists, eight scored two points.

Eastbrook 57, she got off a shot rebounds, and six Wabash 22 in time.

Southwood 72, steals, while The Wabash West hit the first girls basketball Alaina Winer had Whitko 46 free throw to end 12 points, four Southwood took team lost to the game and give Eastbrook 57-22 a 17-9 first-quarter assists, and three the Lady Squires rebounds. lead, led Whitko Tuesday night, the conference Through hang around for a Jan. 11. win.

Saturday, Jan. 17, while, then The Lady West led Apaches managed dropped 25 fourth- Northfield, who Manchester with was idle last week, quarter points on to score just two 16 points, six leads the Three the Lady Wildcats points in the first points, and three in the fourth quar- Rivers Conference half and never assists, followed with a 5-1 record, challenged the ter to clinch a 72by Meyer with six tied with Lady Panthers.

46 win Saturday, points, three Tippecanoe Valley.

Libby Mattern Jan. 17. rebounds, and one led Wabash with Southwood Ella Haupert assist, Brookelynn seven points, stands at 3-4 in was dominant Buzzard with four while Jade seventh place, folwith 28 points, points, seven lowed by Stumbo had four, five rebounds, rebounds, and Manchester in and Ashley four assists, and three assists, and eighth place at 2-4, Province had three steals to Molly Schannep and Wabash is three. Kierra lead the Lady with four points tied for ninth at 0Wilson, Rylee Knights. and four Aleia Sweet also 5.

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NHS wrestlers top North Miami The Northfield wrestling team defeated North Miami while Manchester fell short against eighth-ranked Bluffton last week.

Northfield 45, North Miami 26 Five Northfield wrestlers scored pins over their opponents in a 4526 win over North Miami Wednesday, Jan. 12.

Sophomore Layne Denton started the meet with a pin in 45 seconds, followed by sophomore Dylan Osborn winning by pin in

1:45, freshman Marcus Meyer with a pin in 5:51, junior Karson Pratt pinning his opponent in 1:10, and senior Jaydan Goshert scoring a pin in 1:16.

Junior Malachi Higgins on his match by decision 3-0.

Bluffton 40, Manchester 38 The Manchester Squires wrestling team finished the dual season at 7-9 after losing a tense Senior Night dual against Class A No. 8 Bluffton Tuesday night, Jan. 11, 40-38.

Winning matches for the Squires were Jordan Owens, Dylan Stroud, Isaiah Burlingame, Jordan Ayres, Zach France, Preston Duffy, and Trevor Dill.

Garrett Invite The Squires placed ninth at the Garrett Invitational Saturday, Jan. 17.

France and Duffy were Manchester’s top performers, each placing third.

Dill finished fourth on the day, while Ayres was fifth, and Tyler Acosta placed

sixth.

Southwood The Southwood Knights placed 10th at the Adams Central Invitational Saturday, Jan. 15.

Braxton Worthington (160 pounds) improved to 21-3 on the season going 4-1 on the day, taking third place.

Hayden Jones also placed third at 126, going 4-1, while Ayden Stouffer (285) and Bryant Pattee (106) each won three matches, and Logan Hiner won one.

In 2021, nearly $200,000 in Good Deeds grants were distributed to a wide variety of organizations serving Wabash County citizens.

These grant resources are generated from more than $10 million in investments contributed by generous donors to the Community Foundation. These endowed funds produce valuable investment income each year, a portion of which is used to help nonprofits meet urgent needs, support education initiatives, and provide opportunities for people with few resources.

Julie Garber, Program Director

of the Foundation, and the Foundation’s Program Committee are looking for grant proposals that promise to have great impact on the community.

“When we can change conditions that are causing hardship in the community, we have really accomplished something,” she said.

“Keeping a family in financial crisis from being homeless, helping 85 Hope clients afford medical care that makes them healthy enough to work, or supporting a childcare center that prepares children to succeed in kindergarten

while giving their parents the opportunity to be fully employed—these are the signs of successful grant projects.”

Two Good Deeds deadlines each year give nonprofits and organizations doing charitable work the chance to compete for grants to serve citizens of Wabash County.

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Adult ECHO Racing took place at the Urbana Community building on Jan. 82. This program was designed to bring interest into the Urbana Lions Club as well as the community.

This activity was directed by Lion/Track Official Michael Snell, Lion/Registration Official Bonita Snell and ECHO Track Official Matt Snell. The races started at 1 p.m.

There were several adults attending.

Some were first time racers, others had raced on similar tracks, but not quite this huge.

Those attending were Ed Fitch, Tadd Hoover, Pat McNabney, Preston Schlemer, Rick Monce and Bruce Eltzroth. The ECHO Race Track, in H-O scale is approximately 1 1/2 mile and six lanes wide. Each race held is in ten lap intervals.

Just like NASCAR, if you crash and take other cars out as well, you are done for that race and so are the other drivers. It is called, just racing; sorry fellow drivers, accidents do happen. ECHO Officials had a blast with the adults who came to race.

The ECHO Officials let the adults practice

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their driving skills.

They drove around the track while trying different lanes.

The cars were already acclimated to the lanes before each race. The drivers would draw for one of the six lanes to see which lane and car they would drive. The races were lined up like ECHO Officials do for the Youth Races.

We race semifinal one, races one through four. semifinal two, races one through four, both with one sudden death race each if needed. After all of the semifinals, the drivers who advanced would race the golden heat one through five and one final race number six for the championship title. The way these races played out, we didn’t need any sudden death races.

To the surprise of the ECHO Track Officials the very first inaugural race was won by a lady, Pat McNabney. She dropped by just to see what ECHO Racing entailed

and decided she would race. She was very studious on how she drove her car. She didn’t lead the pack at the start and with the other drivers well, they just went a little too fast and wiped out and Pat brought home a win.

That set the tempo for the rest of the races. It turned out to be cool and fun activity for the adults. I was told by a couple of the guys that this reminded them when they were younger how they would go to Sam’s Sport Shop on a Saturday and race.

I have been there and done that also.

The Track Lion/Official Bonita Snell with the help of Lion Roxie Monce treated the adult drivers to a snack. This was done between the semifinals one and semifinals two.

Lion Rick Monce had brought some smoked Sloppy Joes for sandwiches. The group that attended this Lion activity expressed an interest in doing this again at a later date. Bonita, Matt and I are planning to hold another Adult ECHO Racing. Keep an eye on my column for notification of when.

Youth ECHO Racing started on Jan. 15, 2022. The schedule for this

ECHO Track Official Matt Snell (left) presents the ECHO Top Adult Trophy to Preston Schlemer. He was able to eliminate the competition and take home the inaugural ECHO Adult Trophy. activity is as follows: Feb. 12 and 19 , March 12 and 19.

All races will start at 2 p.m. and will be at the Urbana Community Building. In February the races will be oval races.

In March they will be ECHO Drag Races. All youth ages 7-16 are invited to attend and enjoy the competition of one another.

There is no charge to the youth or parents. This activity is sponsored by the Urbana Lions Club and is totally free to all who participate. Keep us in mind, tell your friends and come on down and have fun racing.

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 Clubs International has sponsored this fund raiser for the past 70 years. The Urbana Lions Club is wanting Wabash County to realize just how important this is to the community and surrounding areas.

Residents and businesses can make donations for this fund raiser. Make your check or money order out to The Urbana Lions Club and in the memo field write Leader Dog donation and mail to Urbana Lions Club P.O. Box 97 Urbana, IN 46990. Call Urbana Lion President Denny Craft 260-571-3104 or me, Lion Secretary Michael Snell 260-774-3665 if you have any con-

cerns or questions.

Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on Jan. 12. This group tries to meet every Wednesday around 7:30 a.m. Those attending were Steve Gilbert , Pat McNabney, Peggy Dilling, Tom and Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer. Come on down some Wednesday morning and have breakfast with them.

Condolences to Thomas Eads family and friends and Jackie Wells family and friends from the Urbana Lions and the Urbana Community.

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.

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 1904 N. Wabash St. Wabash, IN.

Wabash Cancer Society to sponsor Tree of Caring

February is National Cancer month and Wabash County Cancer Society is once again sponsoring the Tree of Caring.

Celebrate your loved one by making a donation to the Wabash County Cancer Society. All donations to the fundraising campaign will be used to help Wabash

County residents

with their fight against cancer. A name plate of your loved one will be displayed on a board and displayed at several locations around the county during the year.

The Wabash county community is invited to attend the opening at the Wabash County YMCA on Sunday,

Feb 6at 2 p.m. and the closing ceremony on Sunday, Feb 27, 2022 at 2 p.m.

Donations may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society, and mailed to Tree of Caring, PO BOX 144, North Manchester, IN 46962. Please indicate with your donation the name of the person being

honored or remembered. For additional information call: Theresa Sites (President) 260-9828418 or Virginia Cripe (VicePresident) 260-5780198.

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY HOSTS SCIENCE OLYMPIAD: The annual Manchester University Science Olympiad

Invitational will draw hundreds of middle and high school students at the Jan. 22 invitational. Fifteen high school teams and five middle school teams will bring about 400 students to the North Manchester campus.

There will be more than 30 events and competi-

tions, with activities that include solving forensic cases, codebreaking and constructing machines such as ping-pong parachutes and musical instruments.

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85 Hope seeking donations for client pantry

85 Hope is in need of some items for our client pantry: Laundry pods (large containers, we will separate)-Shampoo (full size bottles)Conditioner (full size bottles)Hand/body lotion (full size bottles)Dish soap (small bottles)-CombsDeodorant-Tylenol 500 mg (large bottles, we will separate)-ibuprofen 299 mg (large bottles, we will separate)Boxed/bagged snacks for waiting room (granola bars, crackers, etc.)

Please drop off any donated items at our office during operating hours Tuesdays 1-5, Thursdays 1-8. We are located at Lighthouse Crossings, 123 W. Canal St., Wabash, entrance on far east end under the awning. You can also order on items on Amazon (please use Amazon Smile at smile.amazon.com and make 85 Hope, Inc your preferred charity! Does not affect your Prime status and supports 85 Hope!) and ship items directly to 85 HOPE, PO Box 27, Wabash, IN 46992.

Thanks for your help, friends!

LIBERTY BELLS will meet at The Fried Egg on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 11:30 a.m.

MSD STAFF SPOTLIGHT Congratulations to Mrs. Alissa Deeter, third grade teacher, for shining in the Staff Spotlight at tonight’s school board meeting. We are blessed to have her in our school family teaching, encouraging, and loving her students and families.

Thank you, Mrs. Deeter! #KnightPride #DreamBigWorkHa rd Mrs. Deeter was nominated by parent Tisha Strickler with these words:

“Mrs. Deeter is a very special lady

that LOVES her students. She puts time, effort, love, and care into her students and their education. She is very responsive to parents’ concerns and questions about their kids, and education. She also has the ability to make her kids LOVE school and what they are learning! She is concerned about her students not only educationally but in their daily lives and will be there for them to help them through whatever is going on in their lives whenever they come to her past or present student.

The kids of this world would be far better off with more teachers like Mrs. Deeter that truly care about them and their well-being.”

Congratulations Mrs. Deeter and thank you for educating and loving the children of SES so well! Also thank you to First Farmers Bank and Trust for sponsoring the MSDWC Staff Spotlight.

JOSIAH WHITE’S NEWS: It’s a New Year and that means new possibilities!

Josiah White’s Growing Teens for life workforce development program empowers teens by teaching them vocational skills through onthe-job work experience. Impact Partners provide teens with access to training in industry-based certifica-

tions in several different areas as well as the ability to ear vouchers that help fund their next stage of life. Read more about the Impact Partners program and how to get involved on the blog today! www.josiahwhites.o rg/new-year-newpossibilites/ The facility is kicking off 2022 by adding these new members to the Josiah White’s team! Welcome Rebecca Burgett, Andrew Stout, Olivia Bottorff, Jennifer Hamm, Kylee Gudeman, Katie Davidson, and Christina Nunn! If you are interested in joining Josiah White’s team visit our website! https://josiahwhites.org/careers Parenting is not easy. Foster parenting is also not easy.

Through times of triumph and struggle, foster parents need quality, professional support.

Through industry leading training and 24/7 access to support you will not walk this journey alone. Are you considering becoming a foster parent?

Visit our website to learn more! www.josiahwhites.o rg/foster-a-child/ LIFE Center Rally for Life Sunday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. 489 Bond St in Wabash. Jan. 22, 2022, marks the 49 years of legalized abortion. Help us help others to choose life and support those in need.

Program begins at 2pm with special guest speaker Wabash’s own Lorissa Sweet.

Program will take place at LIFE Center’s lower level then join us for the walk to Falls Cemetery. Buses will be provided for those who will need assistance. For more information about the rally or how you can help

please call or text LIFE Center 260563-7275.

SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Registration is now open for our 2022-23 Little Knights Preschool program!

Little Knights is one of the top-quality preschools in the area, all while being one of the most cost-efficient.

Children age 3 or 4

by August 1, 2022, are eligible to enroll. Families are welcome to reach out to the school to learn more about this fantastic program or even schedule an in-person tour.

Enrollment is limited, so register soon to ensure your child spot! Register or learn more at https://southwoodel.msdwc.org/.../pr eschool-registration THE LAFONTAINE/LI BERTY TWP. HISTORY CLUB has set the final date to get articles of interest turned in before March 1, 2022. The book is scheduled to go to the printer in March. If you want the history of your business or family in the new book please get it in. We would like to include a list of Twins raised locally. We would like to have Parents names, Twins full names including married name, which twin is the oldest. Please message, phone, or Email Susie Goodpasture@765981-2033 or email Susie @sgoodp54@gmail. com or Janet Pattee 765-981-2414, email mjpattee1967@gmai l.com LAFONTAINE LEARNING COMMUNITY has recently been approved as a Paths to Quality Level 1 Provider. Some information on the Paths to Quality

system is provided below. More information can be found at https://www.in.gov /fssa/pathstoquality/ “Starting with meeting basic health and safety needs at Level One and topping out with national accreditation at Level Four, each quality level is tailored to suit the needs of licensed centers, family child care homes and unlicensed registered ministries.

The system awards providers for ongoing efforts to achieve higher standards of quality. Level 1 – Health and Safety Level 1 programs have demonstrated that they are operating in good standing and have been recognized by the state of Indiana as having met all required health and safety standards.” We at LLC are working hard to continue to advance through the levels of Paths to Quality as we continue to strive to provide the best care possible for our children and families!

TOWN OF LAFTONTAINE BOARD met on Monday Jan. 10 with board members: President Jay Gillespie, John Krhin, Lora Brane, Diana Health, Town Clerk and attorney Jorden Tandy. Jay present.

The meeting opened with everyone saying Pledge of Allegiance.

Wayne of the engineering company gave an update on the two grants. One is ready for bids to submitted and he stated they should be available at next town board meeting to reviewed.

The board voting on officers and appointers for year 2022. Jay Gillespie for president, Lora Brane Library

Samples of some of the information that may be included in the LaFontaine Liberty Township History Club book.

Board, Mindy Manning for Library Board, Jay Gillespie for the Fire Department, and 85 John Krhin.

Reports of the two Town Board meetings in December were approved.

Lance Gray gave a Water/Sewage Report. Tom Simpson of the LaFontaine/Libert y Fire Dept. is the new fire chief. He is going to gave a report to the town board each month.

Update on Employee’s Hand Book was approved. Signs have been posted on streets that are for snow removal and for two-hour parking with 15minute parking in front of Post Office.

Daniel Steller shows off the Employee of the Year award from Rollling Meadows.

ROLLING MEADOWS: Please join us in congratulating our weekend night shift CNA, Daniel Steller, in receiving the Employee of the Year award for 2021! Daniel has been a CNA for 15 years. In one (or many) words, his colleagues

described him as positive, lighthearted, selfless, dependable, compassionate, hardworking and enthusiastic. Our residents love Daniel’s upbeat and loving personality. We are so blessed to have Daniel on our team!!

SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL KNIGHT OF THE WEEK Brian Hall is an 8th grader here at Southwood. His favorite class is shop class with Mr. Dale, his least favorite lunch is Bosco cheese sticks, and lastly his favorite song is “When It Rains, It Pours” by Luke Combs! Congrats Brian on being the Knight of the Week OUR CONDOLENCE to the family and friends of Gene Coffman.

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Kai Erb Jan. 12 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Allen Parman Jan. 20, Curt Hullinger, Patty Steele Jan. 21, Dewayne Lengel Jan. 22, Mark Lightner Jan. 23, Quentin Pier, Peggy Stewart, Brain Miller Jan. 24, Barbara Gatchel, Connie McMinn Jan. 25, Rachel Brane, Lydia Jacobson Jan. 26, Christina Little Jan. 27.

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Lagro American Legion to sponsor fish fry

The Lagro American Legion is sponsoring a Fish Fry, hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary, on Friday, Jan. 21, from 5 p.m. until gone. The all-youcan-eat meal includes slaw, baked beans, bread, and butter. Carry outs are also available.

LIFE Center Rally for Life is Sunday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m., in the LIFE Center’s lower level, 489 Bond St, Wabash. The special guest speaker is Lorissa Sweet.

Afterwards join in the walk to Falls Cemetery. Buses will be provided for those who will need assistance. For more information about the rally or how you can help, please call or text LIFE Center 260563-7275. Jan. 22, 2022, marks the 49 years of legalized abortion. Help us help others to choose life and support those in need.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship

service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Mark Wisniewski’s sermon for Jan. 23 is “A Healthy Church Worships Well” based on Revelation 4:1-11.

A Grief Support group meets at the Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St, Wabash, every Monday at 3:30 p.m.

You are welcome to join them. If you have questions, contact Donna Wendt, 260-782-2160.

The Lagro Community Church also invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday. The

speaker for Jan. 23 is Dan Snyder.

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

The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church is open the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement.

Please enter through the back door of the church.

The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639.

Congratulations to Northfield High School students

North Manchester news coaches,” said Associate Profession Kathy Davis, who teaches chemistry at the University. She has been a part of the Manchester Science Olympiad Invitational since 2011.

The Science Olympiad encourages students to learn in different ways. It also exposes them to Manchester’s closeknit community where faculty inspire students to develop their curiosity. Dozens of Manchester faculty, students and staff donate their time writing events, running events and assisting visiting students during their day on campus. Science Olympiad is a national organiza-

tion that has provided premier competition opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) events for more than 30 years. For more information, go to www.soinc.org.

FRANCES SLOCUM CHAPTER, DAR: The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on Tuesday, Jan 11, at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, Wabash.

Seven members were present, guests Peggy Siders and Doug Wise, speaker.

The National Defense Report was on January 9 as

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.). Law enforcement officers of every rank and file have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line every day for their communities. They’ve answered a call to public service that is demanding and often unappreciated. Report given by Phyllis Little. The chapter sent appreciation cards to local law enforcement officers in the recent drug arrests in North Manchester.

A program on powder horns was presented by Doug Wise and Barbara Amiss. A powder horn was a container for gunpowder, generally created from cow, ox or

Malachi Higgins, Karson Pratt, and Reece Rosen for becoming certified drone pilots through the drone program at Heartland Career Center. While school was out over Christmas break, these three were busy passing the FAA part 107 to obtain their remote pilots license.

Norse Honor students for last week were Holten Satterthwaite for turning in money he found in the parking lot and Alex Cartwright for helping pick up chairs after the basketball game.

Registration is now open for the Little Norse Preschool program at Metro North Elementary School for the 2022/2023 school year. Little Norse is one of the top-quality preschools in the area, all while being one of the most cost-efficient!

Children age 3 or 4

by August 1, 2022, are eligible to enroll. Families are welcome to reach out to the school to

learn more about this fantastic program or even schedule an in-person tour.

Enrollment is limited, so register soon to ensure your child’s spot!

Register or learn more at https://metronorth .msdwc.org/.../pres chool-registration.

This past weekend Northfield Art Students competed in the Scholastics Art and Writing Competition.

Northfield students did an amazing job this year and were awarded a grand total of 27 awards from a wide variety of media. The categories included photography, ceramics, glass, drawing, illustration, and sculpture.

Congratulations to the following students for their accomplishments: Kenya Barrus-2 Awards (Photography); Emma Bone- 2 Awards (Mixed Media and Drawing); Brihanna Boocher1 Award (Ceramics); Ainsley

There are people in our community who are in need of our prayers at this time. Their names remain on our lips and their concerns linger in our hearts. Let us not forget to personally be a presence in their lives, to offer hope and help. Their names need not be mentioned; God knows them by name.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Thomas Eads.

Lagro Happy Birthdays: Jan. 22 – Pam Chopson; Jan. 26 – Keith Wright.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA CAUSE NO. 85C01-2201-EU-000006 Notice is hereby given that Scott Chamberlain and Kitty Lou Baer were on January 10, 2022, appointed personal representatives of the estate of MARTHA CHAMBERLAIN, Deceased, who died on December 25, 2021.

All persons having claims against said 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 said claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana this January 10, 2022.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Larry C. Thrush Thrush Law Office, P.C. One North Wabash Wabash, Indiana 46992 260-563-8485 Attorney for the Estate

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...continued from Page 16 buffalo horns. The shape has to be long and curved; typically held by a long strap and slung over the shoulder; for which powder flask is the strictly correct term. A horn was naturally waterproof and already hollow inside. “I powder with my brother ball most hero like do conquer all.”

Variations of this verse can be found engraved on many powder horns from the 18th century.

The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be February 8, 2022 at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room, Wabash.

DRIVE THRU FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the

Dale-6 Awards (Ceramics); Layne Denton- 3 Awards (Ceramics); Jaycie Krom- 3 Awards (Ceramics); Atziry Lara-Menchaca- 1 Award (Mixed Media); Asia Miller- 2 Awards (Sculpture); Avry Napier- 1 Award (Drawing); Graci Napier- 1 Award (Drawing); Mae Napier-1 Award (Ceramics); Abegail Naranjo- 1 Award (Drawing); John Nesler- 1 Award (Drawing); Jessica Ray- 2 Awards (Mixed Media); Ethan Sloan-1 Award (Drawing).

Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m.

The church is located at 113 W. Main Street. Guests should drive up in front of the Zion Lutheran Church for pickup.

FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Closed Sundays and Mondays.

Guidelines will be in place for the safety of visitors and staff. Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester.

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CASE NO. 85C01-2112-MI885 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: Brileigh MaKay Frazier Petitioner

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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 is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 25th day of March, 2022 at 1:00 o’clock pm.

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Dated: December 27, 2021 Wabash

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.

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Jori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Superior Court

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Life CenterRally for Life will be Sunday, Jan. 23, at 2pm at 489 Bond Street in Wabash.

Jan. 22, 2022 marks the 49 years of legalized abortion.

Help us help others to choose life and support those in need. Program begins at 2 p.m. with special guest speaker (Wabash’s own) Lorissa Sweet. Program will take place at the LIFE Center’s lower level then join us for the walk to Falls Cemetery.

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

Rally for Life to take place on Jan. 23 Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

Buses will be provided for those who will need assistance. For more information about the rally or how you can help, please call or text

LIFE Center 260563-7275.

The LIFE Center also accepts new or clean, gently used clothing preemie5T, diapers, pullups, wipes, formula, bedding, coats, shoes, baby stroller, Boppy pillows, Bumbo seats, high chairs, walkers, baby lotion, baby shampoo, baby soap, etc. Basically, any essential item a newborn through five-year-old would need.

ROANN PAW PAW Township

Public Library has been provided with Indiana State Tax booklets for the public by the Indiana State Library. They are instructions and forms to use to file your Indiana state taxes. Available while supplies last.

THE ROANN Volunteer Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to

remind the community that they are accepting applications for new members. Please contact any current member or send an email to vfd811@gmail.com for an application.

IF YOU ARE going through grief and would like to talk with others dealing with it also, there is a group that meets on

Monday’s at 3:30pm at the Church of Christ in Wabash.

The church is located at 1904 North Wabash Street, Wabash, IN 46992.

If you have any questions, please contact Donna at 260-782-2160.

Everyone is welcome!

PASTOR BALMER of The Roann United Methodist Church

sermon for Jan. 23rd will be from Psalm 102:25-28 titled “God is Changeless”. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9:00am.

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Roann news Students of the Week. So very proud of you Alex!

OUR PRAYERS go out to Kraig Musselman, Betty Boyer, Coy Eads, Rhonda Van Buskirk, Ken Musselman, Rob Mace, Tim Kersey, Norma Trump, Ross Trump and our country.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Jan. 20 – Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Blackburn; Jan. 22 – Mr. & Mrs. Larry Hosier; Jan. 24 – Mr. & Mrs. Chris Newhouse; Jan. 25 – Mr. & Mrs. Chris Kerr.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Jan. 19 – Julie Rensberger; Jan. 20 – Kaydem Kerr; Jan. 21 – Sandy Morris and Sawyer Stuber; Jan. 22 – Karen Daniels; Jan. 23 – Alexis Lynn; Jan. 24 – Ann Birk and Dale Norman; Jan. 25 – Beverly Lynn.

PASTOR ROB’S Thoughts for the Week: We all have a story to tell and there is no one better to tell your story than you.

You are the witness to your life. The more important question may be, who is writing your story? Who is

the one that is guiding you through this earth and sets the times and season in which you live? At our funeral, the story will be told and our life will be examined and remembered, good and bad. When we step off the face of this earth and into eternity, our story will count for eternity before a holy and just God. God is writing your story and placing the details in place and guides and provides us the elements of this story.

Peter in Acts 2:38 gives us the elements of our story. First, we must repent of our sin. To repent means to turn away from. Peter is telling us to turn from our sinful way and turn to God’s righteousness. The truth of the matter is that we cannot save ourselves. Scripture tells us that we are born dead in our trespasses and sins. Since we are spiritually dead, we are not able to respond to this command. One who is dead does not respond to eternal stimulus. Therefore, we need one to revive us or

...continued from Page 19 make us alive. God saves mankind. God paid the penalty of sin through Jesus Christ our Lord. We turn from sin by becoming alive in Christ and the indwelling of the Spirit of God, which takes place at salvation. Don’t you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit? God makes us alive to himself and his holiness.

Peter shares the second element of our story and that is after we turn from sin, we turn to God. It is not enough to live a righteous life. To live a life, being kind and loving does not save mankind from their sin and allow entrance into heaven.

Scripture teaches concerning this salvation that it is not of works which we have done but is a gift of God. God provided a way for mankind to be right with him and that is only through Jesus Christ. If any man is found in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things are put away and behold, all things become new! Mankind does not have the ability to

make themselves right with God. The third element of our story is the receiving of the Holy Spirit that dwells in a person when they confess and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord.

The power of our story is found in the person of the Holy Spirit who convicts, comforts, guides, illuminates our understanding, and empowers them to be holy. We must submit to the spirit of God and not grieve or quench the spirit in sinful actions. As we submit to the Spirit, he empowers us to do that which we were created to do for the honor and glory of God. This story is a promise to you and your children and to all whom the Lord our God calls to himself.

God loves you and has provided a way for you to live eternally with him in heaven. This eternal power saves us from this crooked generation. Only God has the power to make you and me right with himself.

Turn from sin and unto God.

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Grants ...continued from Page 15 recreation, civic engagement, and education, especially where the grant provides an opportunity for people with limited resources to participate.

Good Deeds Grants make it possible for organizations to take on projects and programs that are not supported by their regular budgets. Operating grants are also available to groups that need temporary support to achieve stability or grow their organizations. Grants cannot be used for compensation to employees.

Online Applications for spring 2022 Good Deeds Grants are due by 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 15. This is one month earlier than previous years. Guidelines for grant-writers and the application form are available at cfwabash.org.

Organizations applying for the first time or organizations that have a new grant-writer must make an appointment for orientation with Julie Garber at the Foundation before submitting an application. Experienced grantwriters may submit without an appointment.

Grant awards will be announced March 15, 2022.

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Checking account reconciliation. Process credit card payments and instruct customers on ACH methods.

• Occasional customer interface on billing and payment issues.

• Weekly production data reporting.

• Work with corporate accounting department as needed.

Competitive pay.

Benefits including Health Insurance.

Apply with resume via email to: jobs-in@hfgroup.com

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Mobile Homes WANTED: DO you have a MOBILE HOME you want to sell? Call or text 574218-3300. We need single wides, double wides & modulars. Look forward to hearing from you!

Looking for someone with a valid driver’s license and those who are able to lift up to 100 pounds. If interested, office hours are from 8-4 M-F at 732 Falls Avenue, Wabash, IN 46992.

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Always Buying Coins, Gold & Silver Jewelry.

50+ Years Experience.

Please call me before you sell!

Tom’ s Coins 260-571-3553

STAFF REPORTER The Huntington County TAB is seeking a full time reporter.

Strong writing skills for both hard news and feature stories a must. An applicant should be curious and have an ability to develop stories that impact the community. Must also be able to use a camera. Ability to work some weekends and nights is required. Must also have some knowledge of the internet and social media.

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This position is full-time with benefits in 90 days working swing-shift.

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