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Southwood boys, girls win county titles

By Eric Christiansen news@thepaperofwabash.com

Southwood’s boys basketball team outlasted Wabash to win the Wabash County Basketball Tournament Thursday, Dec. 30.

In the girls tourney, the Southwood girls basketball team won the first Wabash County Tournament championship in the program’s history by defeating Wabash 64-54.

Boys championship In a wild, back-and-forth contest, it took two free throws from Southwood’s Cole Winer with 17.3 seconds remaining to seal the win over the Apaches.

Wabash started the game on fire, scoring the first nine points with two free throws from Grant Ford, one basket each from Izaak Wright and Kolton Wilson, and a 3-pointer from Trevor Daughtry.

Southwood’s Jason Oprisek started and ended a 9-2 run to cut the lead to 11-9, with Isaiah Sutton hitting a 3-pointer, and Cole Winner adding a bucket.

With the Apaches leading 13-11, Southwood took the lead on a basket and a free throw from Winer, followed by score from Dylan Stout to make it 16-13 in favor of the Knights.

Wabash regained the lead as Wright scored seven consecutive points to make it 24-22, but a jumper from Stout and a 3-pointer from Derrick Smith gave the lead back to Southwood 27-24 with 42 seconds left in the half.

The tide turned in the final seconds of the half when the Southwood bench was called for a technical foul.

Wright hit two free throws to cut the lead to 27-26, then Dave Ford nailed a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Apaches a 29-27 halftime lead.

Southwood came out of the locker room with intent, scoring the first 11 points of the half, with Oprisek scoring five points, Nathan Continued on Page 5.

The Southwood girls varsity basketball team shows off the Wabash County Tourney trophy. Photos by Eric Christiansen

The Southwood boys varsity basketball team shows off the Wabash County Tourney trophy. Photos by Eric Christiansen

The Wabash boys junior varsity basketball team shows off the Wabash County Tourney trophy. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Suspect captured: Members of the Kosciusko County SWAT team prepare to leave the scene on North Bond Street in North Manchestr following the Friday morning arrest of a man suspected in the shooting death of an Illionis police officer and the wounding of another. Full story on Page 3. Photos by Eric Christiansen

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Alyssa McKilllip

Elise Gottschalk

4-H queens to compete for State Fair title Alyssa McKilllip, 2020 Wabash County Fair Queen and Elise Gottschalk, 2021 Wabash County Fair Queen, will be competing in the 2022 Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant on Jan. 79.

This marks the 63rd Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant. The 2022 Miss Indiana State Fair Queen will be crowned Sunday, Jan. 9, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds by Claudia Duncan, the 2020 Indiana State Fair Queen.

The 2022 Indiana State Fair Queen will reign for the next 12 months, promoting the Indiana State Fair as the official spokesperson and reigning over the 17-day fair July 29 – Aug. 21.

McKillip is a sophomore at Butler University studying Psychology and Pre-Physician Assistant Studies.

She was a 10-year Wabash County 4-H member and graduated from Northfield High School in 2020.

Gottschalk graduated from Northfield High School and is a freshman at

Purdue University studying nursing with the goal of becoming a registered nurse and furthering her education to become a family nurse practioner.

During the threeday at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, each contestant will participate in four preliminary judging categories – Interview, Professional Wear, Prepared Speech and Formal Wear.

Preliminary judging of the professional and formal wear will be n the Indiana Farmer’s Coliseum at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8,

2020.

The public is welcome to attend the preliminary judging. Tickets are $10 each.

The finals will begin at 1 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 9 in the Indiana Farmer’s Coliseum.

Sixteen SemiFinalists will be selected during the pageant finals to provide additional recognition to the outstanding contestants.

The semi-finalists will compete again in the prepared speech and professional wear. After which 10 of those will be announced as the finalists.

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Residents of Wabash’s Meadowbrook North Apartments may not have heard sleigh bells and the sounds of reindeer scraping up roof shingles on Christmas Day, but they nevertheless got a visit from a red suit-clad well wisher.

According to Kathie Keen, a resident of the apartment complex, fellow resident Bob White, dressed as Santa’s trusty canine, did what he could to bring holiday cheer to other tenants.

“He came down the hall and knocked on peoples’ doors and wished them a merry Christmas,” Keen said. “This was kind of a down year for everybody, so he told everyone he hoped everything was good and everyone got a laugh.”

Keen said White is accustomed to stepping up on behalf of his fellow tenants.

“He helps a lot of people around here,” she said. “He takes them to the store if they need to go, he takes them to the doctor if they need to go. If they have to go to the hospital for anything, he takes them.”

Meadowbrook resident Tom Johnson said White does this every year and added that the costume White uses does not lack in authenticity.

“It looks real,” Johnson said.

Resident Rhonda Davis said “I was excited and happy and scared all at the same time. He didn’t bring me any candy, but he gave me a hug.”

Keen also attested to the quality of the dog costume.

“He’s dark, and he’s got big ol’ paws and he’s just a loveable thing,” she said Keen said White’s gesture did wonders for the community’s holiday spirit.

“They got to see it and everyone had fun with it,” she said.

“I kind of led him around to the doors where we could visit.”

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Suspect in death of police officer captured in NM

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

A man suspected of killing an Illinois police officer and injuring another was arrested in North Manchester Friday morning, Dec. 31 at a home on North Bond Street near Manchester University.

During a press conference Friday afternoon at the North Manchester Public Safety Building, Indiana State Police (ISP) confirmed the arrest of Darius Sullivan.

Sullivan is a suspect in the shooting death of Bradley, Ill., Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic and the shooting of 27-year-old police officer Tyler Bailey.

Bailey remains hospitalized in Illinois “I can confirm that (Darius) Sullivan is a suspect wanted in the murder of Sgt. Rinamac and the attempted murder of Officer (Tyler) Bailey,” ISP Sgt. Glen Fifield said in Friday’s press conference. Alongside Fifield were Wabash County Sheriff Ryan Baker, Fulton County Sheriff Chris Sailors, and Detective Sgt. Travis Heishman of the Fulton County Sheriff ’s Dept.

Fifield started the press conference with a statement.

“Any time an officer is killed in the line of duty, no

Officer Tyler Bailey (left) and Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic.

Photos provided matter where it happens anywhere in the county, it affects all of us,” he said.

According to Fifield, a traffic stop in Fulton County early Friday morning led to information that Sullivan was at the house on Bond Street in North Manchester. Police said weapons and narcotics also were found in the house.

“At 3:30 in the morning, the Fulton County Sheriff ’s Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling the wrong way on a one-way road in Rochester,” he said.

“As a result of that traffic stop that was initiated, there was a pursuit that took place. Upon the conclusion of the pursuit, a foot pursuit then took place with the officers giving chase.

Two individuals were taken into custody without incident.

“At the conclusion of the pursuit, a handgun, as well as narcotics, were recovered from the scene,” Fifield continued. “(The) two individuals who were taken into custody as a result of that pursuit are Bryce Baker, 20, Kankakee (Illinois), and Joshua Adams, 26, also Kankakee.”

Baker and Adams were charged with possession of stolen property, resisting law enforcement.

Later Friday morning, at 9:30 a.m., officers with the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Fugitive Task Force, which includes officers from northern Illinois, central Illinois, and northern Indiana, obtained a search

warrant at the North Manchester address of 1001 N. Bond St., obtained from the Wabash County Circuit Court.

Fifield said as a result of the search warrant, two individuals, Daniel F. Acros, 19, and Sullivan, 26, both of Kankakee, were taken into custody without incident.

Sullivan had warrants out of Illinois or first degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated battery using a firearm.

Sullivan was in custody at the North Manchester Police Dept. and was later transferred to the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department to await extradited to Kankakee County in Illinois.

Manchester University, one block north of the

house on Bond Street, was locked down for a brief period of time and a building on campus was searched.

No other information was given concerning Manchester University and the campus was reopened within an hour.

A third suspect, Xandria Harris from Kankakee, later turned herself

in to Bradley police at 4 p.m., CST, on Friday, Dec. 31, according to the Illinois State Police Facebook page.

Agencies involved with the case included Indiana State Police, Fulton County Sheriff ’s Dept., Wabash County Sheriff ’s Dept., North Manchester Police Department, Manchester

University Campus Security, Rochester Police Dept., U.S. Marshals, U.S. Marshals Task Force, Wabash Fire Dept., Akron Police Dept., Kosciusko County Sheriff ’s Dept., and Warsaw SWAT. Sgt. Rittamanic and Bailey were responding to a routine noise complaint at an Illinois motel when the shooting happened.

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Mrs. Kate performs for kids at Honeywell

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com Over the holiday break, a gathering of vacationing youngsters, along with their parents or guardians, attended a show at the Honeywell Center designed to help kids become better citizens.

Kate Carpenter, a Marion-based entertainer known as Mrs. Kate, regaled several dozen attendees of a show called Songs, Stories and Puppets With Mrs. Kate, held at the center Dec. 29.

Carpenter uses songs like “Coon In The Can,” a ditty about a racoon that goes dumpster diving, to educate her pint-sized audience members about social issues. In the case of the ode to the racoon, the message was about the pitfalls of littering.

“I was basically a frustrated songwriter,” said Carpenter. “I’d write a song, and it would sit in my guitar case.”

The entertainer added that songs she’d write would often not lend themselves to performances at her husband’s place of business.

“I’m a pastor’s wife,” she said.

“Some of the folk songs I was writing weren’t actually special music material that could be sung in a worship service. I was penning songs about shopping in thrift stores, my daughter losing her first tooth, my husband shooting an armadillo in the back yard.”

After the mother of two and grandmother of seven got asked by a teacher friend to perform in her classroom, “she said some words that I’ll never forget, ‘Kate, you’re good enough to be a professional.’”

Carpenter has

citing such songs as “Ode to Leftovers,” “The Potty Training Song,” “Bounce House,” “Nothing I Can Do about the Wrinkles” and “The Chocolate Song.”

“I want to see the pandemic end and get back to performing a few times a week,” she said. “I really miss singing for people

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Kate Carpenter, also known as Mrs. Kate, sings a song and plays her guitar Dec. 29 at the Honeywell Center. Photos by Phil Smith recorded 12 albums of songs and performs more than 200 shows annually.

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“I probably drive my friends crazy, because I’m always breaking out singing a song about whatever we’re talking about,” she said,

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County tourney

Lehner adding four points, and Winer scoring two to give the Knights a 38-29 lead.

Southwood maintained a nine-point lead going into the fourth quarter at 49-40, then extended the lead to 53-40 with back-to-back baskets from Winer.

Wabash fought back with two 3pointers from Grant Ford to cut the lead to 53-47 with 3:35 remaining in the game.

Wabash continued to work its way back after Daughtry nailed a 3-pointer to cut the lead to 57-52 with 1:35 left.

Southwood missed two consecutive front ends of one-and-ones, and Wabash’s Grant Ford made it a onepossession game with a 3-pointer with 21.8 seconds left in the game.

Southwood’s Winer was fouled and hit both free throws to clinch the win.

Winer was named tournament MVP. He led the Knights with 20 points, seven rebounds, five steals, and three assists.

Lehner had 11 points, seven rebounds, five steals, and three assists, while Oprisek had 11 points, seven rebounds, and four steals.

Stout had eight points, followed by Sutton with six points, six assists, and five steals, and Smith with three points, three rebounds, and three assists. Will Winer grabbed five rebounds.

Wright led Wabash with 24 points and nine rebounds, while Grant Ford had 13 points and eight rebounds, Daughtry had seven points, four rebounds, and four steals, and Andrew Dinkins had six points, four rebounds, and three assists.

The girls varsity Wabash County All-Tournament team members are, from left, Aleia Sweet (MVP, Southwood), Alaina Winer (Southwood), Ella Haupert (Southwood), Emma West (Manchester), Libby Mattern (Wabash), Rylee Yoakum (Wabash), and Hannah Holmes (Manchester). Photos by Eric Christiansen

The boys varsity Wabash County All-Tournament team member are, from left, Eli Kroh (Northfield), Jason Oprisek (Southwood), Isaiah Sutton (Southwood), Gavin Betten (Manchester), Cole Winer (MVP Southwood), Izaak Wright (Wabash), and Trevor Daughtry (Wabash). halftime. the lead to 15-9 Wilson added lead after three While Sweet was before Southwood’s three points and quarters. the offensive spark Rylee Yoakum three rebounds, Wabash pushed in the third quarnailed a 3-pointer Dave Ford had two back in the fourth ter, it was a team with six seconds points, Colton quarter but fell effort and a fullleft in the quarter Learned had three short in the 10court press that for an 18-9 firstrebounds, and point loss. gave Wabash fits in quarter lead.

Kaden Vogel added After Wabash’s Southwood main- that time span and two rebounds.

Jade Stumbo allowed the Lady Girls scored the first two tained a 31-23 lead Knights to take a Championship points of the game, with 1:33 left in the 50-37 lead after The Lady Knights Southwood’s Bailey first half but Wabash finished in three quarters, a raced out to a 22-9 Wyatt scored five hold on for the win. a flurry with a free lead over the first points on two 3“Two handle throw each from nine minutes of the pointers, while their (second quarKasey Long and game, only to see Alaina Winer ter) run…,” said Layne, and two 3Wabash fight back added four points, Southwood head pointers from to tie the game at and Ella Haupert coach Kenneth Mattern to tie the 31-31 at halftime. scored a bucket to Norman, “I told the game at 31-31 at Southwood’s give the Lady Aliea Sweet took Knights a 12-3 lead. over in the third A free throw from quarter, scoring 13 Hannah Layne and of the Lady a 3-pointer from Knights’ 18 in that Libby Mattern helped Wabash cut span to take a 50-37

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...continued from Page 1 girls at halftime time that if we score 31 points again in the second half, I think we win – and we scored 33.

“This was one of our goals. Winning this, have a winning record, and hopefully we can go get sectional.

“I’m so proud of these girls. What a great group.”

Sweet led Southwood with 18 points, including three 3-pointers, along with four rebounds and three steals. Winer finished with 16 points and seven steals, while Haupert had 15 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals.

Wyatt had seven points and four assists, followed by Grace Drake with three points and 10 rebounds, Makenna Younce with three points, and Quinn Claussen with two points.

Wabash was led

by Mattern with 17 points and three rebounds, while Linda Cordes added 11 points and eight rebounds, and Yoakum had nine points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Kierra Wilson had six points and five rebounds, followed by Stumbo

with four points and six rebounds, Long with four points and four rebounds, and Layne with three points and seven rebounds.

Consolation games The Manchester girls basketball team seemed to be heading in the right direction in the consolation game of the county tournament, but it was Northfield who had the final word as the Lady Norse defeated the Lady Squires 47-31 on Thursday.

In the boys tourney, it didn’t take long to figure out how the consolation game of the county tourney was going go, as Manchester’s boys cruised to a 64-34 win over Northfield.

Elli Baker led Northfield with 14 points, followed by Hannah Holmes with 13 points and 13 rebounds.

Ainsley West led Manchester with nine points.

Gavin Betten led Manchester with 17 points, followed by Will Rickerd with 14, Tyler McLain with 11, Ethan Hendrix with 10.

Eli Kroh was tops in points for Northfield with 12 points

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The Lions Club International Foundation sponsors a program in which all of the Lions Clubs around the world participate. It is the Leader Dog Program for blind, vision impaired and the deaf communities.

The Lions Clubs have supported this program for more than 70 years.

Lions have been recognized throughout the world for their service to the deaf, blind and the visually impaired.

Lions Clubs with their donations and support have helped over 1200 active Leader Dog users worldwide, many who live here in the states.

Lion Sue Daniels, President and CEO of Leader Dogs for the blind, wants everyone to know that the Leader Dog program is here to

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help and to serve everyone and their communities. The LCIF is always striving to serve the blind, vision impaired and blind no matter what obstacles may be encountered.

Lion President Sue Daniels would like to commend the LCIF for all support and donations that Lions Clubs all over the world have made for this cause.

Lion Dr. Dave Smith, Director of Canine Health in Leader Dog Program is responsible for the 450

puppies , 90 breeding dogs plus the 450 dogs in training to become leader dogs this past year.

Lion Erica Ihrke, Manager of Extended services in the leader Dog Program have over 100 orientation and mobility clients through their weight gaining program and sponsoring 24 Summer Experience Camps for a week long program with teenagers and Leader Dogs. David Lockin, Director of Leader Dogs for the blind has helped over 200 people who are blind, vision impaired and deaf.

In the program he has helped them experience the freedom of what Leader Dogs offer.

Here are a couple of Leader Dog users who want to thank the LCIF for all that they have done over the years

with donations and support.

David and his Leader Dog Nigel from Missouri, Rick and his Leader Dog Griffin from West Virginia and Patti and her Leader Dog Luna from Missouri. The Urbana Lions and Sharp Creek School have set a date for the Leader Dog fundraiser. The date will be Jan. 19, and will be held at the gym at Sharp Creek.

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will last two weeks . The Urbana Lion’s goal is to donate $500 to the Leader Dog Program. If you would like to make a donation, check with Sharp Creek School or call Urbana Lion President Denny at (260) 571-3104 or Lion Secretary Michael at (260) 774-3665.

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Martha Ann Chamberlain, 93 Enjoyed traveling Feb. 29, 1928 – Dec. 25, 2021

Martha Ann Chamberlain, 93, of rural Urbana, died at 5:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash.

She was born on Feb. 29, 1928, in Wabash, to Darwin R. “Doc” and Florence (Votaw) Pond.

Martha married Orville Ray Chamberlain at the Wabash Friends Church on Oct. 26, 1947; he died September 30, 2020.

She was a 1946 graduate of Linlawn High School, and attended the Ravenscroft Beauty College. Martha was a member of the Urbana Yoke Parish and the Women’s Guild at the church.

Martha enjoyed gardening, keeping house and entertaining. She also enjoyed traveling, visiting all 50 U.S. States and 60 countries, and just enjoyed life.

The family would like to thank the staff at Bickford Cottage for the loving care they gave Martha, there really are angels among us.

She is survived by two children, Scott (Marcia) Chamberlain and Kitty Lou Baer, both of Urbana, five grandchildren, Angela (Jim) Vincent of Peru, LaMont (Christine) Chamberlain, Troy (Stacy) Baer and Tyler (Kimberly) Baer, all of Urbana, and Tracy (Nathan) Trump of North Manchester; 16 great-grandchildren, Brittany (Brandon) Mitchell, Alexis (Connor) Quin, Addison (Logan Stanfield) Vincent, Sydney Vincent, Cody (Carley Sisson) Chamberlain, Clayton (Audrie) Chamberlain, Courtney (Wyatt Helfin) Chamberlain, Carston Chamberlain, McKenzie Baer, Jaden Baer, Teagan Baer, Toby Baer, Tyson Baer, Karmyn Baer, Connor Trump, and Lacy Trump; three great-great-grandchildren, Presley Mitchell, Rowen Mitchell, and Tatum Mitchell.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Dallas Baer, and her brother, Robert Pond.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Brian Chamberlain officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Urbana Yoke Parish.

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

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Dr. Daniel Roland, 75

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Dr. Daniel Patrick Roland, 75, of Wabash, died at 6:45 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

He was born on March 15, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, to Joseph William and Viola Bernadette (Bollheimer) Roland.

Dan was a 1964 graduate of DuVal High School in Glendale, Md. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving one tour in Vietnam. Dan received his bachelor and master degrees from Ball State University, and his educational administrative and doctoral degrees, from Indiana State University.

He married Jan Lauer in Huntington, on Nov. 28, 1981. Dan served as the Administrator at Heartland Career Center several years, retiring in 2005.

He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, the Wabash Elks Lodge, the Wabash American Legion Post 15, a life member of the Wabash V.F.W. Post 286, and a life member of the D.A.V. in Marion. Dan enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Jan Lauer Roland of Wabash; son, Jacob Patrick Roland of Chicago; brothers and sister, Ronald W. (Karen) Roland of McKinney, Texas, Timothy John (Carmen) Roland of Pharr, Texas, and Lois (Jeff) Khraling of The Villages, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kenneth Roland.

A memorial mass took place Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 188 W. Sinclair, Wabash.

Visitation and a Rosary Service were Wednesday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash.

Inurnment will be in Falls Cemetery at a later date. The family recommends masks being worn but not required.

Preferred memorial is St. Bernard Catholic Church.

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

Randall Rice, 77 Worked at Hartland College May 26, 1944 – Dec. 17, 2021 Randall William Rice, 77, of State College, Pa., passed away on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at Mt. Vista Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz.

He was born on May 26, 1944, in Wabash, to William A. and Dorothy J. (Wortley) Rice.

Randall married Judith Fleck on March 5, 1977. Randall worked for Hartland College in Rapidan, Va., as the Registrar.

He was a member of Lockhaven SDA Church in Lockhaven, Pa. Randal was also involved with the Food bank, Center Correction Facility, Warren Paws, a Hospital in State College at the Gift shop and patient transport assistant on the floors, state parks in State College, and a Bible Study Facilitator for Lockhaven SDA church in Pennsylvania.

Randall is survived by his wife, Judith, of State College, Pa.; one daughter, Josephine Moyo of State College, Pa. He is proceeded in death by his parents and one brother Gary Rice.

Per Randall’s wishes there will be no services. Burial will take place at Speicher Cemetery in Urbana, at a later date.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with Randall Rice’s final arrangements.

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

Miriam Fierstos, 97, of North Manchester, passed away at 8:13 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, at Peabody Retirement Community.

She was born in Wabash, on Nov. 24, 1924, to Donald W. and Mable C (Harb) Weitzel.

Miriam was a member of St. Roberts Catholic Church, North Manchester. She married Leroy G. Fierstos on Sept. 7, 1942. He passed away on March 18, 2017.

She was a lifetime homemaker.

She is survived by sons, Daniel L. Fierstos (Penny) of North Manchester, and Donald R. Fierstos (Tawana) of Auburn, Pa.; daughters, Mrs. David (Beverlee) Whitaker of Wabash, Mrs. Robert (Melissa) Love of Abbeville, S.C., and Melinda S. Fierstos of Marion; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, one brother, and one sister.

Mass of Christian Burial was on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 at the St. Roberts Catholic Church, 1203 IN-114, North Manchester, with Father Dennis Di’Benedetto officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation and Rosary Service were Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes 231 Falls Ave., Wabash.

Preferred memorials may be directed to Local Veteran Transportation in care of McDonald Funeral Home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with Miriam Fierstos’s final arrangements.

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

Cheryl Fawcett, 52 Cooked at Main View Inn July 5, 1969 – Dec. 21, 2021 Cheryl Renee Fawcett, 52, North Manchester, passed away Dec. 21, 2021.

She was born on July 5, 1969 in Wabash.

Visitation Dec. 28, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Cora Grace Bechtol Cora Grace Bechtol, infant daughter of Alexander Bechtol and Masyn Zapata, died Dec. 22, 2021.

Other survivors are sisters, Paisleigh and Breslynn Bechtol; brother, Liam Hicks; grandparents, Tiffany and Robert Favors Theresa and Rick Zapata and Billy and Nancy Coffman.

There are no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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Charles Keim, 68

Onolee Wertenberger, 91

William Lines, 81

‘Voice of the Squires’

Retired from Duke Energy

Self-employed mechanic

Nov. 28, 1953 – Dec. 28, 2021

May 17, 1930 – Dec, 29, 2021

April 13, 1940 – Dec. 31, 2021

Charles R. “Charlie” Keim, 68, North Manchester, passed away on Dec. 28, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

The son of John H. and Mamie A. (Smith) Keim, Charlie was born Nov. 28, 1953 in Ritzville, Wash.

Charlie graduated from Manchester High School in 1972, where he played tennis and baseball. After high school, he attended Purdue University. On June 20, 1982, Charlie married Lorena Norris and the two welcomed two children, Zachary and Angel.

In 1999, Charlie returned to his alma mater to become “The voice of the Squires.” The opportunity to mix his passion for sports with his love for North Manchester brought so much joy to his life. Charlie’s energy and enthusiasm were contagious and it didn’t take long for him to become a staple throughout Squire Athletics.

Charlie was a hard worker who took pride in providing a good life for his family. He worked at Peabody Seating Company for four years, Cyclone Manufacturing in Urbana for five years and Akzo Nobel Coatings in Warsaw for 28 years before retiring in 2015. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching Purdue, the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Bears and the St. Louis Blues.

Charlie also enjoyed watching his son, Zach, play sports and encouraged both of his kids to follow their dreams. He pushed them to do well and was proud of all their achievements. Charlie also loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The loving memory of Charlie Keim will be cherished by his wife, Lorena (Norris) Keim, North Manchester; son, Zachary (Peyton) Keim, Fort Wayne; daughter, Angel (Jason) Tuttle, Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Arielle Sizemore, Sierra Cooper, Blake Keim, Hunter Keim, Jensen Keim, Paisley Keim, Rhett Keim and Ember Keim; great-grandchildren, Myra Valdizon, and Esmé Valdizon.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Mamie A. (Smith) Keim.

Visitation was Jan. 3, 2021, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, and Jan. 4, 2021, at Keplinger Funeral Home, 509 North High Street, Hartford City. Funeral services began at the conclusion of calling. Tim Norris Jr. will officiate and burial will be at Independent Order of the Oddfellows Cemetery, Hartford City.

Memorials may be made to the Manchester High School Athletic Department, 1 Squire Drive, North Manchester, IN 46962.

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.

Onolee Wertenberger 91, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born in Wabash on May 17, 1930, to Lewis and Kathryn (Gorham) Harmon Sr. Onolee was a graduate of Wabash High School. She married Donald Wertenberger. He passed away on November 29, 1986.

She retired from Duke Energy after working over 30 years in the Huntington office. Onolee enjoyed spending time with her sisters and traveling.

Onolee is survived by three sisters, Janice Lindsay of Springfield, Mo., Lola Harman of Lagro, and Edithann Allen of Northglenn, Colo.

She is proceeded in death by her husband, parents, a brother, and three sisters.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Kirk Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Marion.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service starting at 10 a.m., at the funeral home.

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

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

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William “Bill” Phillip Lines 81, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, passed away on Dec. 31, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation in LaFontaine.

He was born in LaFontaine on April 13, 1940, to Gerald “Tip” and Violet H. (Wesco) Lines.

William was a graduate of LaFontaine High School. He was a selfemployed mechanic and farmer.

William is survived by two son, Rod Lines (Marla) of Wabash, and Rick Lines (Kelly) of LaFontaine; one sister, Waunett Lovett of Fort Wayne.

He is proceeded in death by his parents.

Per William’s request there will be no services.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, have been trusted with William Line’s final arrangements.

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

Ella Moore, 95 Worked at RR Donnelley Nov. 30, 1926 – Dec. 27, 2021 Ella Ree Moore, 95, Warsaw, passed away Dec. 27, 2001. She was born Nov. 30, 1926.

Graveside services were Dec. 31, at Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

M. Lucile Doering, 96 Co-owned Doering TV & Appliance June 24, 1925 – Dec. 27, 2021 M. Lucile Doering, 96, of Akron, died Dec. 27, 2021.

She was born June 24, 1925.

Visitation & services were Jan. 3, 2022, at the Akron Church of God, Akron.

Hartzler Funeral Services handled arrangements

Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, Missing you is the heartache that never goes away.

Love & Miss You Forever, Peggy, Jerry and the Shepler Family

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Jane McCray, 93

Donnetta Hobbs, 80

Doris Moore, 76

Worked as telephone operator

Volunteered at The Access

Worked as LPN

May 6, 1928 – Dec. 26, 2021

June 3, 1941 – Dec. 28, 2021

Aug. 29, 1945 – Jan. 2, 2022

Jane E. McCray 93, of Marion, formerly of LaFontaine, passed away on Dec. 26, 2021, at her home.

She was born on May 6, 1928, to Jesse and Maude (Reeve) Ayers.

Jane was a 1946 graduate of Marion High School. She married Guy J. McCray on Aug. 5, 1951. He passed away on Aug. 24, 2009.

Jane was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker for many years, then worked at the LaFontaine Bank, then First National Bank of Wabash, and was also a telephone operator in Marion. Jane served many hours and years as a volunteer at Marion General Hospital, former member of Literary Guild, and CBI Veterans Group China Burma India.

Jane is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Phyllis) Huttle of Chesterfield, Mo., Carol McCray of LaFontaine, Mrs. Brad (Connie) Crump of Marion; one daughter in-law, Beth Ann McCray of LaFontaine; six grandchildren, Shane McCray, Seth McCray, Ellen Poe, Meredith Frymier (Taylor), Cameron Huttle, and Claire Huttle; one great granddaughter, Emma Poe and second great grandchild is due in January.

She is proceeded in death by her husband Guy; one son, James McCray; one twin brother, and one sister.

Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery.

Visitation was Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at the funeral home.

The family of Jane McCray prefers everyone in attendance to wear a mask.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, have been trusted with Jane McCray’s final arrangements.

Preferred memorials are to the LaFontaine United Methodist Church.

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

Richard Hoover Jr., 75 U.S. Army veteran Nov. 24, 1946 – Dec. 27, 2021 Richard Basil Hoover Jr., 75, Servia, died Dec. 27, 2021.

He was born Nov. 24, 1946.

Visitation and services were Jan. 2, 2022 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Donnetta H. Hobbs, 80, of Wabash, formerly of rural Roann, died at 3:23 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

She was born on June 3, 1941, in Rochester, to Harold Chapman and Dorothy (Kindig) Pattee.

Donnetta married Tony Earl Hobbs in Morganfield, Ky., on Dec. 5, 1969; he died April 20, 2011. She worked at the Wabash Wal-Mart 12 years.

Donnetta lived in Columbia City, for eight years and attended the Oak Grove Church of God in Columbia City. She volunteered at the Access in Wabash and was a driver for Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed playing bingo, flower gardening, bird watching, collecting lighthouses, and was an avid Fort Wayne Tin Caps fan.

Donnetta enjoyed working with missions, and was a Sunday school teacher at Olive Branch Church of God many years.

She is survived by six children, Deana (John) Carter of Columbia City, Dennis (Cathie) Harshman of Tampa, Fla., Daniel (Renee) Harshman of North Manchester, Denise (DeWayne) Yocum of Macy, Liz Hobbs of Wabash, and Karen (Kraig) Stuart of Wyo.; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Lee Chapman, and her sister, Jeanette Chapman.

Services will be held at a later date at the Olive Branch Church of God, rural Roann. Inurnment will be in the Roann Community Cemetery. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service.

Preferred memorial is the Access Youth Center.

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

Beverly Gullotti, 71 Worked as nurse’s aide June 22, 1950 – Dec. 28, 2021 Beverly Gay Gullotti, 71, of Wabash, died at 11:35 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne.

She was born on June 22, 1950, in Peru, to Carl Louis Sample and Marilou (Roberts) Mullett.

Beverly was a 1969 graduate of Wabash High School, and a graduate of the CNA program at Ivy Tech. She was a nurse’s aide at Vernon Manor Healthcare, retiring after several years. She was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church and the Wabash American Legion Auxilary.

Beverly enjoyed swimming, traveling to beaches, and loved her grandkids.

She is survived by two sons, Anthony (Heather) Gullotti of Fort Wayne, and Nicholas (Alicia) Gullotti of Wabash; three grandchildren, Andi Conliff

of Wabash, Malachi Gullotti and Evelyn Gullotti, both of Fort Wayne; brothers and sisters, Daniel (Virginia) Sample of Oklahoma, Theresa (Bill) Hamilton of Wabash, Katrina (Jim) Girvan of Florida, Kurt (Dianna) Mullett and Kent (Tammy) Mullett, both of Wabash.

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Weslee Gullotti, granddaughter, Dani Gullotti, brother, Logan Sample, and sister, Bethanie Sample.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

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

Doris Louise Moore, 76, of Somerset, died at 12:27 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

She was born on Aug. 29, 1945, in Peru, to Harry Vercil Haecker and V. Colleen (Grumpp) Haecker Summers.

Doris was a 1963 graduate of Northfield High School and a graduate of the Parkview School of Nursing.

She married Marvin F. Moore in Roann, on March 15, 1970; he died May 17, 2008.

Doris was a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Wabash County Hospital, in the OB and Cardiac Rehab departments for more than 30 years.

She was a member of the LaFontaine United Methodist Church. Doris was an excellent cook and enjoyed reading, sewing, gardening, and collecting cookbooks.

She is survived by two children, Kelley (Brian) Hayes of Ossian, and Von (Joanna) Moore of Somerset; two granddaughters, Lucy Hayes of Ossian and Susanna Moore of Somerset, brothers and sisters, Bonnie (Duane) Caudill of Silver Lake, Tom (Amy) Haecker of Wabash, Juanita Mays of Bunker Hill, David (Connie) Summers of Wabash, Scott (Stephanie) Summers of Roann, and two sisters-in-law, Chris Haecker of North Manchester, and Ruth Haecker of Morton, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, William “Bill” Haecker, Robert “Bob” Haecker, and Emory Francis Summers, and two sisters, Annette Stout, and Joretta Kerschner.

Family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. There will be a memorial service at a later date.

Inurnment will be in the Marion National Cemetery.

Preferred memorial is Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.

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

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John Justice, 68 Owned Justice Auto Sales Nov. 14, 1953 – Dec. 30, 2021 John C. Justice, 68, formerly of Wabash, died at 8:36 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at University Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on Nov. 14, 1953, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Joe and Anna (Johnson) Justice. On May 12, 1979, John married Margery Schaeffer.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Bryan) Weaver of LaFontaine, their children, Elley Weaver and Sawyer Weaver, both of LaFontaine. A son Jon Swanson of Warsaw, and his children Austi Swanson and Alyssa Swanson, both of Warsaw, and sisters and brothers, Sarah P. Cantrell (Amos deceased), Peggy Orr (Jerry deceased), Betty Jo (Ken) McKillip, Mary (Jim) Frasure, E. Ray (Sharon) Justice, Robert (partner Judy) Justice, and James (Deborah) Justice.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, William Justice, and sister, Pearl Kessinger.

John was a an auto mechanic his entire adult life and had a knack for Volkswagen repair. His first business was John’s Volkswagen on Old US 24. He also woked with Superior Auto and owned and operated Justice Auto Sales in Wabash for over 30 years. He enjoyed helping others, working on cars and fishing. John was a founding member of Faith Harvest Fellowship and was very active in community outreach and mission trips.

A memorial service for John will be 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Faith Harvest Fellowship, 1717 N. Wabash St., Wabash.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, Parkinson.org.

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

Elmer Griffey, 81 Retired from Wabash Alloys Feb. 14, 1940 – Jan. 2, 2022

Elmer Griffey, 81, of rural Wabash, died at 7:12 am, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation in Marion.

He was born on Feb. 14, 1940, in Floyd County, Ky., to Ali Griffey and Dulcie (Roop) Griffey Smith.

Elmer married Patricia (Mollett) Lewis in Wise, Va., on Feb. 15, 1980. He worked for Wabash Alloys, retiring after 44 years. He was a member of the Freedom Life Church in Wabash. He fished all the time and loved it dearly.

Elmer lived in Wabash since 1959, moving from Floyd County, Ky. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Griffey of Wabash; three children, Bruce (Susan) Griffey of Fort Wayne, Margie Marie (Klayton) Bollinger of Wabash, and Tim (Nadine) Baker of Pierceton; five grandchildren, Garrett Griffey and Caitlin (Aaron) Wagoner, both of Fort Wayne, Kaleb Bollinger, Makayla Bollinger, and Keith Bollinger, all of Wabash; seven great grandchildren, Luna, Thomas, Grace, Hendrix, Ollivander, Koa, and Cedar; brother, Moses Griffey of Shipshewana.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gary D. Griffey; six brothers, Robert, Henry, Paul, Estill, and Ellis Griffey, and Dean Smith; six sisters Mary Elizabeth Griffey, Lydia Dials, Ruth Blankenship, Mary Skeens, Dora Alice Dials, and Martha Jean Murphy.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastors Gerald Holmes and Tim Morrisett officiating. Entombment will be in Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum, Wabash.

Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

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

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Police & Fire Reports North Manchester Police Deparatment Accidents A vehicle driven

by Collin J. Meggison, 22, Liberty Mills, struck a lamp pole in the 200 block of East Main Street at 3:45 p.m. Dec. 28.

Citation Donald L. Good, 67, North Manchester, was cited for false and fictitious vehicle registration at 2:03 p.m. Dec. 22.

Fire Runs North Manchester Fire Department responded: To the 500 block of Kech Street for an alarm at 4:16 p.m. Dec. 22.

Crime report A theft was reported in the 800 block of West South Street at 2:54 p.m. Dec. 24.

Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents A vehicle driven

by Zakkary E. Lee, 19, Lagro, struck a deer on East Blue Star Highway, Lagro at 7:42 a.m.

Dec. 22. Damage up to $2,500.

A vehicle driven

by Marissa A. Huston, 34, Lagro, struck the guy wire of a utility pole at 12 State Road 13, Urbana, at 12:50 p.m. Dec. 22.

Damage up to $2,500.

Vehicles driven

by Alyssa N. Newsome, 22, Huntington, and Danielle E. Tooley, 40, Silver Lake, collided at the intersection of U.S. 24 and SR 13 at 8:08 a.m. Dec. 24.

Damage up to $50,000.

A vehicle driven

by Virgil L. Schultz, 77, Andrews, left the roadway near the

intersection of East Blue Star Highway and CR 600 E, struck several road signs and rolled over on its top in the middle of the road. The crash occurred at 5:41 p.m. Dec. 24.

According to the police report, Schultz was taken to the hospital with head and arm injuries. The police report also said Schultz tested with a blood alcohol count of .143 at the hospital. Damage up to $25,000.

A vehicle driven

by Billy R. McCarty, 72, Roann left the roadway at River Road east of CR 700 W, Roann at 6:45 a.m. Dec. 25.

The vehicle struck several trees before coming to rest in an embankment.

Damage up to $10,000.

Vehicles driven

by Jeffrey T. Franklin, 28, Berona, Wis., and Juan A. Calo, 29, Griffith, collided at

the intersection of U.S. 24 and CR 100 S, Wabash at 2 p.m.

Dec. 28. Damage up to $10,000.

A vehicle driven

by Codie B. Shaffer, 29, North Manchester, left the roadway on North Meridian Road in North Manchester at 2:21 p.m. Dec. 28.

Damage up to $2,500.

A vehicle driven

by Anthony R. Smith, 17, North Manchester left the roadway and struck a utility pole on CR 300 E, north of CR 900 N, North Manchester at 3 p.m. Dec. 28.

Damage up to $5,000.

Vehicles driven

by Kensey R. Litton, 20, Redkey and Devin R. Childers, 25, Rochester collided on SR 13, North Manchester at 3:34 p.m. Dec. 28.

Wabash Police Department Accidents A vehicle driven

by Ronald T. Osborne, 34, Wabash backed into a parked car on Canal Street, west of Wabash Street, Wabash at 11:29 a.m. Dec. 23.

Damage up to $5,000.

Vehicles driven

by Steven G. White, 70, Wabash and Lynn A. Watson, 74, Wabash, collided on Market Street, east of Miami Street at 12:09 p.m.

Dec. 23. Damage up to $5,000.

Vehicles driven

by Jessica L. Adams, 29, Wabash and Mark A. Addair, 34, Roann collided at the intersection of Stitt and Fisher streets, Wabash at 12:09 p.m. Dec. 27.

Damage up to $5,000.

A vehicle driven

by John R. Kinch, 89, Marion struck a mail box and several shrubs at 1485 N. Cass St. at 11:50 a.m. Dec. 29.

Damage up to $25,000.

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Rochester girls capture tourney title

By Eric Christiansen news@thepaperofwabash.com

The Rochester junior varsity girls basketball team, substituting for Northfield which couldn’t field a JV team, won the Wabash County Tournament JV title, defeating Manchester in the championship game.

Championship game Rochester 40, Manchester 26 The Rochester girls JV basketball team took the place of Northfield who couldn’t field a team for the Wabash County Tournament, and the Zebras went home with the championship trophy.

The Lady Zebras outlasted Manchester 40-26 in the championship game.

After Kim Schroll gave Manchester a

Girls JV First Round Scores Manchester 32, Wabash 14 Rochester 34, Southwood 25 2-0 lead in the first minute, Rochester took an 8-4 lead before Molly Schannep and Grace Smith hit back-to-back baskets for the Lady

Squires to tie the game at 8-8.

Rochester went on a 7-2 run to take a 15-10 lead but Manchester stayed with the Lady Zebras and trailed

18-14 at halftime.

After Miller cut the lead to 18-16 early in the second half, Rochester went on an 8-0 run to take a 26-16 lead.

Manchester never got closer than eight points in the fourth quarter.

Schroll led Manchester with eight points, followed by Miller with six, McKelvey Espeset with three,

Manchester’s Maddy Miller looks to drive the lane in the girls JV championship game. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Schannep, Smith, Ella Clifford, and Trinity Akins with two each, and Karsyn Kamphues with one point.

Consolation game Wabash 23, Southwood 20 Despite going scoreless in the third quarter, the Wabash girls JV basketball team rallied to win the consolation game over Southwood 23-20.

The Lady Apaches took a 6-5 lead after one quarter and extended it to 11-7 at halftime.

Southwood then shut out Wabash 90 in the third quarter to take a 16-11 lead, but the Lady Apaches responded with a 12-4 fourth quarter to squeak out with the win.

Janika Stumbo led Wabash with 10 points.

Courtney Finney and Aaliyah Dyson were tops in scoring for Southwood with six points each.

Wabash boys claim junior varsity title

By Eric Christiansen news@thepaperofwabash.com

Wabash’s Alexander Dinkins (20) dishes off a pass to teammate Tyson Carpenter in the boys J.V. tourney championship. Photo

by Joseph Slacian

The Wabash junior varsity boys basketball team defeated Southwood in the championship game of the Wabash County Tournament while the Manchester Squires beat Northfield in the consolation game.

Championship game Wabash never trailed in its 47-35 win over Southwood in the championship game of the Wabash County Tournament, but it took a late scoring run to pull out the victory.

The Apaches led the Knights 37-35 with 2:10 left in the game but Wabash got hot down the stretch.

Tyson Carpenter nailed a 3-pointer,

Southwood’s Dylan Stout looks to pass

by Wabash’s Izaak Wright during the boys varsity championship game. Photos by Eric Christiansen

Southwood’s Grace Drake (10) puts up a shot over Wabash defenders in the girls varsity championship game.

Boys JV First Round Scores Wabash 51, Manchester 44 Southwood 31, Northfield 26 followed by a longdistance shot from Brayten Eis to give the Apaches a 43-35 lead with 1:45 remaining.

After two defensive stops for Wabash, Collin Price hit two free throws with 1:13 left in the contest, and Eis added a basket for the final two points of the game.

Wabash led 11-4 after one quarter and 15-7 at halftime.

Southwood cut into the Apache lead and tied the game at 21-21 with back-to-back baskets from Jaret Denney in the third quarter, but Wabash went on an 11-2 run with Price, Denney, and Logan Cantrell, all pitch-

ing in with points.

Southwood bounced back in the fourth quarter, cutting the lead to 37-35 with scores from Dalton Barney, Blayne Hamilton, Denney, and Randy Boone, before the Apaches closed it out.

Alex Dinkins led Wabash with 21 point, followed by Price with 13, Cantrell with six, Eis with five, and Antonio Grant with two.

Denney led Southwood with 14 points, while Hamilton added 10, Caleb Wyatt and Boone each had four, and Barney had three points.

Manchester defeated Northfield 49-15 in the consolation game.

Northfield’s C.J. Long looks to get by Manchester’s Liam York during the boys varsity consolation game.

Northfield’s Emily Pennington passes to a teammate while Manchester’s Makenzy Meyer looks on during the girls varsity consolation game.

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Pre-school registration to begin Jan. 10

Southwood Elementary School If you are the guardian of a child who will be age 3 or 4 on Aug. 1, 2022, go ahead and mark your calendar for Jan. 10, 2022. On that day registration will open for the 2022-2023 Little Knights Preschool school year. This high-quality and cost-efficient preschool program is an outstanding choice for beginning your child’s educational journey. Spaces are limited so families are encouraging to register early.

Registration will be available online.

More details to come. https://southwoodel.msdwc.org/..little-knightspreschool LAFONTAINE TOWN HALL lobby is temporarily closed due to high COVID incidents in Wabash County. If you need assistance, please call 765-981-4591 for an appointment.

The drive-up window on the east side of the building is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM - 4PM and Friday 8:00am 12pm. Payments may be dropped into the drop-box beside the drive-up window at any time OR Pay online at PAYGOV.US (a con-

venience fee will be assessed for online payments by the online company) GREAT MESSAGE JUST BECAUSE our kids are teenagers and they might be 6-feet tall and wear size 11 shoes, doesn’t mean they still don’t look for us in the bleachers, stands or auditorium like they did when they were little. They still need to know we’re there cheering them on.

CONGRATULATIONS to Residential Family teachers Dustin Rose and Kayla Miller for earning their TeachingFamily Model certifications! The Teaching-Family Model (TFM) is an evidence-based, trauma informed model of care for treating children and teens in out-ofhome therapeutic services. TFM trains staff to teach youth social skills and uses a motivation system that is

Urbana news charge no matter how many races that one adult needs to run. The number of races will be determined by how many adult drivers there are.

You will not need to bring a HO Slot Car. They will be furnished. All you need is $5 and a competitive attitude to race. So heads up to all you adult slot car buffs out there. Tell all your adult friends about this event the Urbana Lions Club is about to put on this January. Come

and enjoy the day of racing and see what ECHO and the Lions are all about. The youth ECHO races will be held on Jan. 15, starting at 2 p.m. at the Urbana Community building.

We are ECHO, Electric Car HO scale racing.

Breakfast Bunch: met at the Fried Egg on December 22, 2021. This group tries to meet every Wednesday around 7:30 a.m.

Those attending were Steve Gilbert,

positive, strengthbased, while still holding youth accountable for their choices.

BEAUTIFUL STORY “In 1979, I was managing a Wendy’s in Port Richey, Florida.

Unlike today, staffing was never a real problem, but I was searching for a someone to work three hours a day only at lunch.

I went thru all my applications and most were all looking for full time or a least 20 hours per week. I found one, however, buried at the bottom of a four-inch stack that was only looking for lunch part-time. His name was Nicky.

Hadn’t met him but thought I would give him a call and see if he could stop by for an interview.

When I called, he wasn’t in but his mom said she would make sure he would be there.

At the accorded time. Nicky walked in. One of those moments when my heart went in my throat. Nicky had Downs Syndrome.

His physical appearance was a giveaway and his speech only reinforce the obvious. I was young and sheltered. Had no clue what to do, so I went ahead and interviewed him.

He was a wonderful young man.

Great outlook. Task focused. Excited to be alive. For only reasons God knew at that time, I hired him for 3 hours a day a week to run a grill.

I let the staff know what to expect. Predictably, the crew made sure I got the message, no one wants to work with him. We had a crew meeting, cleared the air, and prepared for his arrival.

Nicky showed up for work right on time. He was so excited to be working. He stood at the time clock literally shaking with anticipation. He clocked in and started his training. He couldn’t multi task, but was a machine on the grill.

Now for the fascinating part.. Back in that day, there were no computer screens to work from. Every order was called by the cashier. It required a great deal of concentration on the part of production staff to get the order right. While Nicky was training during his first shift, the sandwich maker next to him asked the grill man/trainer what was on the next sandwich. Nicky replied, “single, no pickle, no onion.”

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Come on down some Wednesday morning and have breakfast with them. Have a safe and Happy New Year from the Breakfast Bunch.

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.

Dustin Rose and Kayla Miller recently earned their Teaching Family Model certificates.

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His mom would with Nicky. He come in at 2 to pick immediately was him up. More times accepted by the than not, the crew entire crew. would be back After his shift he there with him would join the rest hamming it up. As of his crew family, I went to get him drinking Coke like it was water! It was from the back, his mom said somethen that they dis-

thing I will never forget. “Let him stay there as long as he wants. He has never been accepted anywhere like he has been here.”

I excused my myself and dried my eyes, humbled and broken-hearted at the lesson I just learned. Nicky had a profound impact on that store.

Today I believe with every fiber of my body that Nicky’s hiring was no accident. God’s timing & will is perfect.

OUR CONDOLENCE TO THE Family and Friends of Jane McCray.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jean Garrison Jan. 6, Gene Floyd Jan. 7, Jennifer Cox Jan. 8, Corey Roser, Drew Roser, Phil Speicher, Jan. 9 Jean Gilbet, Juanita Rapp, Grant Gillespie Jan. 10, Helen Adkins Jan. 11, Carol Stouffer Jan. 13

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along with several children fighting serious illness. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9am.

Upcoming Dates: Jan. 6 – Roann Lions Club, Town Hall, 7 p.m.; Jan. 11 – Roann Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 7 p.m.; Jan. 13 – Roann Heritage Group, 6:30 p.m.

Our prayers go out to Kraig Musselman, Betty Boyer, Coy Eads, Rhonda Van Buskirk, Ken Musselman, Rob Mace, Tim Kersey and our country.

Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ron Shaw’s family and friends as Ron went to his heavenly Father.

Celebrating anniversaries: Jan. 9 – Mr. & Mrs. Terry Vigar; Jan. 10 – Mr. & Mrs. Tony Krom; Jan. 11 – Mr. & Mrs. Matt Shafer.

Celebrating

to the temple and there meet the Messiah, who was still a babe. This messiah was destined to make a great impact upon the world.

Jesus was destined to cause many in Israel to fall. To reject Jesus as the Messiah or reject Jesus as Lord was to fall or reject him and God’s plan of grace for mankind. Many reject the truth that Jesus is the savior of mankind’s sin.

The Jews had the law and rejected the message that Jesus brought. The very fact that salvation was not of works and the law was now fulfilled, was difficult for them to accept.

People today reject the message of God’s grace because mankind feels they need to do something to achieve it.

They also struggle accepting God’s love for them.

Somehow, they feel unloving and

beyond the help of God. Jesus was destined to be joy to many people in Israel and the gentiles alike. God created mankind with the inner need to be filled with His love and the Holy Spirit. People search for love in many ways and struggle with a lack of inner satisfaction because they reject the truth of God’s love for them. When that love is accepted and fills their lives, there is joy that passes all under-

life.

True Life on this earth and eternal life in heaven come only through God’s gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Jesus was that sign and given to pay the penalty of man’s sin. The sign was a gift that was clear for all to see.

Unfortunately, many have opposed this message for some other philosophy or religion.

Mankind, Jew and gentile, is still trying to save themselves or just living life for the now.

standing and brings a life fulfilled. Peace and rest is God’s gift to those who rest in him. We who are in Christ, rejoice in who He is and does for us.

We are never alone or in need of anything. He is the great I Am and is our all-in-all.

Jesus was sent as a sign from God to show his love. God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believe that in Him shall not perish but have everlasting

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Pastor Bob’s Thoughts for the Week: Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, but he will be a joy to many others.

He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.”

Luke 2:34-35.

Jesus’ coming is our theme for Christmas. Jesus Christ came to earth and had a great effect on the world at that time.

But the very fact that Jesus came to fulfill his Father’s plan for his life and the lives of Israel and gentiles has been shown through this gift.

Simeon was a spiritual man who waited for the Messiah to come and fulfill the law. Simeon was led by the Spirit of God to go

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The Happy Homemakers Club met on Dec. 16 in the home of Julie Rensberger and celebrated the birth of Christ. Also helping Julie was Ellen Rensberger. Lana Kuhn gave thanks before 16 members enjoyed a carry-indinner with ham, all the trimmings and lots and lots of desserts.

After stuffing themselves, Nancy Shafer gave devotions and the ladies sung some Christmas carols.

Sally Robbins called the meeting to order with the Creed and Pledge to the American Flag.

The treasurer’s report was given.

An offering was taken up to help a local family. Sally gave some useful household hints including why you should dust your light bulbs. The members were reminded that dues are due next month. Next months meeting will be Jan. 27 at Bailey’s Pizza Shoppe at 9am.

Sally closed the meeting with the Collect.

After the business meeting, a game of Christmas trivia was played.

Pastor Balmer of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for Jan. 9th will be from Psalm 89:1-8 titled “God is Faithful”. This will be Noisy Buckets Sunday for the Children’s Missions. The Children’s Missions has helped “Shop with a Cop”, Riley’s Children’s Hospital, Christmas Spirit,

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Grief support group meets at Wabash church A Grief Support group meets at the Christian Church 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 to 10 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The speaker for January 9 is Dan Snyder.

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 January 9 is “A Healthy Church Gives” based on Romans 12.

A New Year’s Prayer from Pastor Mark: Heavenly Father, thank you for making all things new! As another new year begins, help me live each day for You. May I continually have a new song in my heart to sing to You, no matter what comes my way. I trust in You because I know that “Your mercies are new every morning,” and nothing ahead of me will take You by surprise. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church is a group for Kindergarten through 6th grade.

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It meets every Wednesday that Metro Schools is in session, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bible stories, games, praise and worship songs, and supper are included. Parents who have questions can contact the church at lagroumchurch@gmail.com .Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail. com.

The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church is open the third Saturday of every month from 9 to 10 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.

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 Rev. Earl Guingrich and Gary Stout.

Lagro Happy Birthdays: January 5 – Mark Banter; January 8 – Lynette Good; January 11 – Carole Kessinger.

Upcoming events for Northfield High School: Jan. 5 – 7/8 Girls Basketball Practice; 7/8 Boys Basketball Practice; Girls Basketball Practice; Basketball (V/JV Boys) – Smith Academy for Excellence; C Team Boys Practice; Wrestling (V/JV) @ Peru.

Jan. 6 – Tim Drake-PSAT 8, 9, 10 Score Review meet-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF DONNA JEAN MARTIN, Deceased CAUSE NO.: 85C01-2110-EU-87 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that JEFFERY MARTIN and ELAINE MARTIN, were, on the 13th day of October, 2021, appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of DONNA JEAN MARTIN, deceased, who died on the 2nd day of October, 2021.

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

Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 12th day of October, 2021.

Lori J. Draper, Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court, Wabash County, Indiana Elden E. Stoops, Jr. (#1827-85) Attorney for the Estate Law Offices of Elden E. Stoops, Jr., P.C. 204 West Main Street North Manchester, IN 46962 (260)982-8511 Phone (260)982-8022 Fax ees@stoopslaw.com 1/5, 1/12/22

ing in Auditorium; Boys Basketball Practice; C Team Boys Practice; 7/8 Boys Basketball Practice; 5th/6th BBB @ 5th OnlyBlair Point; Basketball (7/8 Girls) – North Miami Middle High School; Basketball (V/JV Girls) @ Tippecanoe Valley.

Jan. 7 – 7/8 Girls Basketball Practice; 7/8 Boys Basketball Practice; Girls Basketball Practice; Basketball (V/JV Boys) – Tippecanoe Valley High School.

Jan. 8 – Wrestling (V/JV) @ Bill Kerbel Invitational; Wrestling (V/JV) – Norse Invitational;

Basketball (V/JV/Frosh Boys) @ Madison Grant.

Jan. 10 – Boys & Girls Basketball Practice; 5th/6th BBB @ Oak Hill; Basketball (7/8 Girls) @ Tippecanoe Valley Middle School; Basketball (7/8 Boys) @ Peru; Basketball (Frosh Boys) – Macanaquah.

Jan. 11 – JH Basketball Pictures; 7/8 Girls Basketball Practice; 7/8 Boys Basketball Practice; Boys & Girls Basketball Practice; C Team Boys Practice.

Jan. 12 – 7/8 Girls Basketball Practice; 7/8 Boys

Basketball Practice; Boys & Girls Basketball Practice; Wrestling (V/JV) – North Miami; C Team Boys Practice.

Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? Do you have

a special event to share? If so, just send me an email at the address listed above, or text me at 260-571-2577.

I’d love to share your special day or your community event. Let’s share the news!

NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Estate No. 85C01-2112-EU-000116 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELSIE M. O'BRIEN, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that Deborah R. O'Brien was on the 14th day of December 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Elsie M. O'Brien, Deceased.

All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the same in Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or said claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana this 14th day of December 2021.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE Brian L. Oaks Attorney at Law P.O. Box 958 515 W. Sycamore Street Kokomo, IN 46903-0958 PH (765) 457-9321 1/5, 1/12/22

NOTICE OF SALE AND EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION TO: MADISON CRUMRINE, his descendants, heirs, legatees, devisees, successors and assigns or any persons or entities claiming thereunder Date: December 21, 2021 Wabash County Indiana Parcel #85-14-14-101-047.000-009 Street Address: Fulton Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992 Redemption Date: January 30, 2022 Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-25-4.5, this is notification on real estate sold at tax sale for nonpayment of taxes. As owner of the title of this real estate, pursuant to the records maintained in the Offices of the Treasurer and Recorder for Wabash County, Indiana, you are hereby notified: Petition for Tax Deed will be filed on or after January 30, 2022, for a tax deed to be issued after said date. The date the real property was sold at tax sale was September 30, 2021. The name of the purchaser of the certificate of sale on the property under IC 61.1-24 is ROBERT M. HOLLAND. Any person may redeem the real property. The total amount required to redeem the property equals the sums prescribed by IC 6-1.1-25-2 as follows: a) Judgment amount due at tax sale: $226.25 b) Plus 10% of (a) if redeemed within 120 days of tax sale: $22.63 c) Plus the amount by which the purchase price was in excess: $973.75 d) Plus 10% per annum on (c) added per diem e) Plus all additional taxes paid subsequent to sale f) Plus 10% per annum on (e) to date added per diem g) Plus additional expenses incurred recoverable under 6-1.1-25-2 including attorney fees and costs of notice. h) Cost of title search: $100.00 i) Reduced by any amounts held in the name of the taxpayer or purchaser in the tax sale surplus fund.

The total needed to redeem the real property can be determined by contacting the Wabash County Auditor's Office at phone number (260) 563-0661, including per diem from the date of the tax sale to the date of the payoff and full redemption for the parcel of real property. This real property has not been redeemed.

Purchaser is entitled to reimbursement for additional taxes or special assessments on the real property paid by the purchaser subsequent to the tax sale and before redemption, plus interest.

Purchaser is entitled to receive a deed for the real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption set forth herein. Purchaser is entitled to reimbursement for costs described in I.C. 6-1.1-25-2(e) which includes attorney's fees, the costs of giving notice under I.C. 6-1.1-25-4.5, the costs of a title search for the real property complying with IC 6-1.1-25-4.5 and IC 6-1.1-25-4.6, together with 10% per annum of those amounts. The date of expiration of the period of redemption is: January 30, 2022.

If the property is not redeemed, the owner of record at the time of tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus, if any.

The street address and common description of the real property is Fulton Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, Parcel #85-14-14-101047.000-009.

Dated December 21, 2021, and prepared and submitted by Joseph W. Eddingfield, P.O. Box 294, Wabash, Indiana 46992, as Attorney For Purchaser, Robert M. Holland.

12/29/21, 1/5 & 1/12/22

JOSEPH W. EDDINGFIELD Attorney # 8421-85

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Residents named to dean’s list Ball State University officials announced the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester.

The following students from the Wabash County area were named to the list: LaFontaine — Grant Gillespie, Holly Gillespie, Allen Warren.

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Manchester — Mya Carter, Taylor McLaughlin, Sarah Wagner, Emma Wynn.

Peru — Mariah Brown.

Roanoke — Jordan Hicks, Morgan Parrett.

Urbana — Allysa Haupert.

Wabash — Logan Arnold, Madison Bartoo,

Kyndal Fields, Traydon Goodwin, Nicole Gunderman, Kim Hobson, Monica Hobson, Ben Kissel, Joseph Leland, Micaela Luevano, Kayla Mays, Kendyl Mullett, Madison Nevil, Kelsie Olinger, Lincoln Saldivar, Grace Schoening.

The spring 2022 Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) basic training program will begin Feb. 1 as a series of live virtual webinars.Visit bit.l y/2022PurdueEMG Training and contact a hosting Purdue Extension educator to obtain an application. The application deadline is Jan. 11. The training wraps up May 3. An individual registration costs $180 and includes a print version of the Purdue EMG manual. The fee for two people sharing a print version of the manual is $280.Purdue Extension specialists and educators from across Indiana teach the

course. Topics include soils, fertility, pest control, invasive species, pesticide safety and alternatives, trees, vegetables, flowers, lawns and fruit. “The Purdue Extension Master Gardener program’s main purpose is to train volunteers to assist Purdue Extension with consumer horticulture education in Indiana communities,” said John Orick, Purdue EMG state coordinator (www.hort.purdue.e du/mg).Extension Master Gardener

volunteers are required to give a minimum of 40 hours back to the community after completing initial training and passing an exam.

Volunteers completed 117,000 hours in 2021, Orick said.To strengthen connections to county Purdue EMG programs, each hosting Extension educator will hold a required one-hour weekly meeting with participants to dig deeper on how the topic of the week applies to local gardeners.“Indiana is a long, north-south state,” said Jeff Burbrink, a Purdue Extension educator in Elkhart County who is on the team that planned the spring program.

“Our climate and soils vary a great deal from Lake Michigan to the Ohio River. We want to be sure that our Extension Master Gardeners can see how these concepts work in their backyard.”Most Master Gardeners stay involved in the program for years.“Our local Master Gardeners created the Michiana Master Gardener Association in 1996,” Burbrink said, “in part because they enjoy learning, and in part because they can work on big projects together, like our annual Garden Tour and Garden Expo. They are an amazingly talented group.”

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