The Paper of Wabash County -- Oct. 12, 2022

‘Small but mighty’

Parkview Wabash one of smallest hospitals to receive Magnet honor

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Parkview Wabash Hospital was one of nine Parkview Health hospitals to receive Magnet recognition, the top honor for professional nurs ing practice in the nation.

The designation comes through the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program, and honors healthcare organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence.

Magnet recognition is considered the gold stan dard for nursing excellence and is a factor when the public judges healthcare organizations. U.S. News & World Report’s annual showcase of “America’s Best Hospitals” includes Magnet recognition in its ranking criteria for quality of inpatient care.

Only 9.4 percent of hospitals in the United States have earned Magnet status. This is the sec ond time Wabash has earned the honor, and it is believed to be the smallest hospital in the nation, possibly the world, to receive the designation.

The Magnet model provides a framework for nursing practice, research and measurement of outcomes. Through this framework, ANCC evalu ates applicants across a number of components and dimensions to gauge an organization’s nurs ing excellence. The foundation of this model comprises various elements deemed essential to delivering superior patient care. These include the quality of nursing leadership and coordina

tion and collaboration across specialties, as well as processes for measuring and improving the quality and delivery of care.

And while the honor is geared toward nurses, Parkview Wabash officials are quick to point out, it takes the entire staff working together to help ensure the hospital receives the honor.

“It takes a team effort to receive this award,” said Cathy Wolfe, Vice President of Patient Care Services for Parkview Wabash. “It involves everyone from housekeeping, It involves every one from dietary, because it takes the whole team to ensure that the patients are well fed and their rooms are clean because those are some of the standards that magnet looks for, along with docu mentation and the involvement of nursing.”

To achieve initial Magnet recognition, organi zations must pass a lengthy process that demands widespread participation from leader ship and staff. This process includes an electron ic application, written patient care documenta tion, an on-site visit, and a review by the Commission on Magnet Recognition.

The application has more than 1,100 pages that looks at nursing care, but it also looks at other standards as well.

Filling out the application takes “a very, very long time,” Wolfe said. Each standard has its own five groups of standards.”

Those standards range from patient care to research.

Parkview Wabash Hospital staff members participate in a virtual review during the Magnet appli cation process. Photo provided

Farmers Market tops $150K in sales

Following a rebrand and a full season managed by a new market coordinator, the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market’s 15th season has come to a close. The 2022 market season for Downtown Wabash ran every Saturday from 8 a.m. - noon starting on May 14Sept. 24. Downtown Wabash, Inc., a nonprofit, Indiana and Nationally Accredited Main Street organization runs the Downtown Wabash Farmers

Market from its office in Downtown Wabash. Downtown Wabash, Inc. took ownership of the Market in 2007 and since its inception, the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market has grown and in 2022, the Market hit record sales for local and regional vendors alike.

The 2022 Downtown Wabash Farmers Market generated more than $150,000 in handmade, homemade and homegrown vendor sales. With more

than 45 vendors throughout the season, the financial impact on the local economy is significant. According to American Express, 67 cents of every dollar spent at local farms and small businesses stays within the local economy. The economic impact of increased sales with local vendors is notable in Wabash County.

“That’s why sponsors like the Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center (WEOC) and Grow

Wabash County (GWC) partner with us to encourage young and established entrepreneurs to bring microbusiness to the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market,” Downtown Wabash, Inc. Executive Director Andrea Zwiebel said.

Downtown Wabash Farmers Market Coordinator Carly Hawkins is proud to have one year of running the Market under her belt.

“This first year of running the

Downtown Wabash Farmers Market has exceeded my expectations. The Market has seen substantial growth in its 15th season. We reached record breaking attendance, expanded our market to make room for new vendors, hosted 10 kids activities and had local musicians nearly every week,” Hawkins said. “The vendors at our market are the friendliest, most supportive small business owners that I am happy to have got-

Trick-or-Treat event planned downtown

The Downtown Wabash district will be lined with families from the northeast Indiana region for a ton of candy dumped on Miami St.

Downtown Wabash, Inc. presents the 6th annual Trickor-Treat Extravaganza on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 5-7 p.m. Trickor-Treat Extravaganza is free and open to the public.

Returning for the fourth year, Wabash Trucking will bring one of its roll-off trucks to dump a literal ton of candy onto Miami Street for trick-or-treaters. Candy will cascade to Miami Street promptly at 5 p.m. and trick-ortreaters can collect their candy until 7 p.m. Wabash Trucking will hide five Gebhart Golden Tickets inside candy bars included in the truckload of candy with “spooktacularly sweet” prize packages.

In addition to the truckload of candy on Miami St., Bachelor Creek Church will present an outdoor Costume Contest at Lighthouse

Mission (123 W. Canal St.) at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early to secure spots in the contest. The contest will be judged

by age categories and a group/family award. One prize will be awarded per category.

Categories include:

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ten to know this season and I can’t wait for the 2023 season.”

The 2022 Downtown Wabash Farmers Market was sponsored by WEOC, GWC, Julie Dickey and

Renewal by Andersen.

To register as a 2023 Downtown Wabash Farmers Market vendor, contact Carly Hawkins via carly@downtownwabash.org or 260-563-0975.

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years, Teen/Adult, Group/Family and Homemade.

Other events happening during the Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza include:

More trick-ortreating at Downtown Wabash businesses Bounce house courtesy of New Song Church

Variety of local food trucks

Wabash Fire Department Fire Engine

Wabash Police Department officer and squad car Fall photo booth by Kaleigh M. Photography at The Depot Haunted Mini Golf at the Wabash County Museum

Life size elephant sculpture at Modoc’s Market

Variety of community vendors on Miami St.

Free Halloweenthemed selfie sta-

tion at the Moose Lodge

Trolley No.85 will run a route in Downtown Wabash

More than 15 small businesses in Downtown Wabash will also pass out candy to trick-ortreaters including the Moose Lodge, Wabash Pizza King, Modoc’s Market, Wabash County Museum, Rock City Lofts, Living Well in Downtown Wabash, Downtown Nutrition, Filament Tattoo Company, JoJo’s Olfactory & Co., Thriftalicious, Birdie J’s, MYO Wellness, La Padrona Trattoria,

Charley Creek Inn Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, The Access Youth Center, Wabash City Schools Admin Building, Reading Room Books and Downtown Wabash,

Inc.

In the case of rain or inclement weather, Trick-orTreat Extravaganza will be held on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 2-4 p.m. in Downtown

Wabash.

The City of Wabash’s trick-ortreat hours are Monday, Oct. 31 from 5-8 p.m.

Lunch & Learn paint class set

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment’s will sponsor a Lunch and Learn event from 12:15-12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Charley Creek Gardens.

Participants are invited to bring their lunch and create a beautiful piece of art.

Cost is $10 per person. For reservations, call 260-563-1102.

Area students participate in ‘Walk Into My Future’

Manchester University welcomed Wabash County 2nd and 3rd graders to its annual “Walk Into My Future Event” where the students explore what it is like to be a college student for a day and learn about college.

Every student and teacher/volunteer received a free t-shirt to wear at the even provided by the Wabash County YMCA.

The students are led by college students and visit stations (run by college students, athletes, employees, and volunteers) that consist of science demonstrations, listening/interpreting music, different sports, learning how to save/spend money, and more.

Photos by Eric Christiansen

Youngsters (clockwise, from bottom left) exchange high fives with Manchester University students. A group of students hug the Manchester Univeristy mascot. Youngsters marvel at a science experiment. A student plays catch with a member of the Manchester Univeristy football team.

Imagine One85 hires project manager

On behalf of the Imagine One85 Steering Committee, Grow Wabash County officials announce that they have contracted with Alex Downard of Downard Development Strategies (DDS) to organize and execute various community initiatives that align with the Imagine One85 countywide comprehensive strategic plan.

Imagine One85 is the comprehensive planning initiative undertaken by community leaders in Wabash County that has been spearheaded by Grow Wabash County, the Community Foundation of Wabash County, and local government leaders from across the community.

Thanks in part to grant funding from

the Lilly Endowment Gift VII initiative and leaders, stakeholders and community members of Wabash County have spent the past two-plus years working together to develop a countywide strategic comprehensive plan with the goal to arrest and reverse decades of population decline. The Imagine One85 plan is now finalized and has been adopted by all governing bodies in Wabash County.

As Imagine One85 Director,

Downard Development Strategies will take the lead on activating community members and organizations to prioritize, implement, and achieve the 85 recommendations outlined in the countywide comprehensive plan.

“We are thrilled to contract with Alex and Downard Development Strategies to lead the implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Imagine One85 plan that our community has worked so hard on over the last couple of

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years,” said Keith Gillenwater, president and CEO of Grow Wabash County. “We have worked with Alex often, dating back to his time as a college intern for Grow Wabash County while he was studying at Manchester University. We are confident that Alex and DDS will hit the ground running on these efforts.”

Downard, a resident of Wabash County and a 2020 graduate from Manchester University, established DDS in 2021. He demonstrates

ample professional experience in project management, business development, and other public affairs, and through his community service on the Manchester Alive board of directors and participation in the Indiana Leadership Forum.

The Imagine One85 plan includes initiatives relating to housing, workforce, early childhood education, rural broadband, and other quality of life opportunities to arrest and reverse Wabash County’s population decline.

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“We’ll be the caregiver so that you can be the family member.”

Heritage Group cancels fundraiser

The Roann Heritage Group, due to circumstances beyond their control, is cancelling their Potato Bar fundraiser on Oct. 15. Drawing for the item they are selling tickets for will go ahead and take place that day. You can still get tickets for the drawing at Bailey’s and the Log Cabin Antiques. In addition, due to same circumstance, Roann Heritage Group has put on hold the Roann Lamp Project for now, but will be back on track when things settle down.

VALLEY RICH Red Hat Club met on Sept. 20 at The Fried Egg for lunch. Hilda Speicher was the host. Everyone received a little bag of candy and Beverly Knee won the Lucky Lady gift. Others attending were Sherry Draper, Jane Long, Judy Ward, Mildred Ogden, Patty Sausman, Ruth Dyson, Carol Everest, Pamela Weaver and Pat McNabney. The next meeting is Oct. 18 at 11:30 a.m. at Harvey Hinklemeyer’s with Carolyn Everest as host.

LAWRENCE

HIVELY attended the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in July at the Monroe, Louisiana Civic Center. Monroe is the home of Duck Dynasty, famous for their duck calls. Lawrence is from Roann and his son, Gary Hively, is from Texas. Gary also competed in the tournament.

Players matched by ability are competing on consecutive courts, playing 40-shoe-cancellation games and are trying to score more points than their opponent does. They play three days with the best win/loss record to be named class champion of that class. There are eight divisions: men, senior men, elders, women, senior women, junior boys, junior girls and cadets (under 12).

Each player will pitch two shoes and then the players walk together to the opposite end to determine the results of those four shoes. The scoring player will call out the score to the scorekeeper who will record it on the scoreboard. The scorekeeper also tracks the number of shoes pitched.

Lawrence placed sixth in his class and Gary placed seventh in his class. There is a wide diversity in pitching: stance, grips, backswing, release, turns, flip and follow through. It is quite an art and fun to watch.

RUTH VIGAR will be turning 100 on Oct. 14 and the Vigar family will have a birthday party to celebrate this huge milestone. It will be at the Roann Community Building on October 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone is invited. It would be great to bring a birthday card to the party for her. If you cannot attend, please take a minute and send her a card at Miller’s East, 1900 Alber Street, Wabash, IN 46992. Let’s shower her with 100 or more cards.

FESTIVAL BOXCAR Derby Winners for 2022 are as follows: Best Decorated – Owen Delgado, Mattie Brown and Alea Brown; Races – 0-4 years old – 1st Montgomery Armfield and 2nd Owen Delgado; 7-10 years old – 1st

Harley Brunner, 2nd Alea Brown, 3rd Dixie Brunner; 12-Adult – 1st Karsen Brown, 2nd William White, 3rd Abby layman.

We would like to thank everyone who took part in the derby.

A REMINDER: the Stockdale Mill will be closing for the season on Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. Come out, go through the mill, and see our beautiful little town.

ROANN LIONS Club meeting has been changed to Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m.

PASTOR

BALMER of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for Oct. 16 will be from James 5:19-20 titled “Bring People Back”. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9 a.m.

UPCOMING

EVENTS: Oct. 11 –Roann Town Board, 7 p.m.; Oct. 13 –Roann Heritage, 6:30 p.m.; Oct. 13 –Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club, 7 p.m.; Oct. 16 –Ruth Vigar 100th Birthday Party, Roann Community Building, 1 – 4 p.m.

PLEASE CONTINUE praying for: Jo Ellen Nelson,

Jeff Krom, Coy Eads, Ken Musselman, Karla Stouffer, Don Richardson, Robin Stanton, Tiffany Howard, Rob Mace and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all.

CELEBRATING

BIRTHDAYS: Oct.

12 – Sophia Evans; Oct. 13 – Willa Sinclair; Oct. 14 –Ruth Vigar, Abby Layman, Natalie Deck, and Norma Bognrt; Oct. 15 –Cindy Hall, Quinteen Vigar, and Amanda Delgado; Oct. 16 –Amanda Foust; Oct. 18 – Kyle Blackburn and Joe Howard.

I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and

Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Also, I am reachable by phone 765-833-2614. News

deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.

Sherman Eugene Baker

U.S. Navy veteran

July 16, 1932 – Sept. 26, 2022

Sherman Eugene “Sam” Baker, 90, of Charleston, S.C., husband of Caroline Hamrick Baker, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.

His graveside funeral service was on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 in Carolina Memorial Park. Arran-gements were by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel.

Sam was born July 16, 1932, in North Manchester, son of the late Sherman Eugene Baker and Clara Moser. A 1950 graduate of Central High School, Sam joined the Navy and worked as a Training Device Technician. He retired from the Navy after 20 years and worked as a defense contractor and traveled within the United States and abroad.

Sam was predeceased by his first wife, Thoma, sister Louise, brother Arthur, and stepson Kevin Ash.

In addition to his wife, Sam is survived by his stepchildren and their families, David Vaughn (Gloria), their daughter Danielle Nelson (Brad), their son Nicholas, of San Diego, Calif., Robin Vaughn (Gloria) of Jekyll Island, Ga. and Kimberly Vaughn Fitzsimonds (Kelly), sons Kyle Sherman Fitzsimonds and Joshua Drake Taylor of St. Augustine, Fla., Sondley L. Hamrick, Jr. (Joanne), their children and Daisy C. Hamrick of Charleston, S.C., and multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins in Indiana.

A memorial message may be sent at www.jhenrystuhr.com.

Roger Dehne, 60

Enjoyed woodworking

May 7, 1962 – Oct. 5, 2022

Roger Wayne Dehne, 60, of Wabash, died at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at his home in Wabash. He was born on May 7, 1962, in Louisville, Ky., to Edwin L. Sr. and Kathryn (Roggencamp) Dehne.

Roger was a 1980 graduate of New Buffalo High School. He married Tracy (McNabney) Flitcraft in Wabash on Aug. 25, 2018. He worked at Poet in North Manchester, and also had worked at U.S. Steel in Gary. Roger lived the past four years in Wabash, and lived the majority of his life in New Buffalo, Mich. He was a member of the Chapel Ministries Outreach in Peru. Roger enjoyed woodworking, bird hunting, and dog training.

He is survived by his wife, Tracy Dehne of Wabash; two children, Shannon Dehne and Ciarra (Benjamin) Patrick, and one grandson, Leeland Michael Dehne, all of Niles, Mich.; six sisters, Kathryn Kempf of Tampa, Fla., Carolyn Ghareeb of Union Pier, Mich., Anita Mode of Traverse City, Mich., Patty (Chris) Allmand of White Pigeon, Mich., Debbie (Robert) Skaleck of Bridgeman, Mich., and Janice (Thomas) Krycka of Three Oaks, Mich.; brother, Edwin (Toni) Dehne of Three Oaks; and extended family, Carey Marcum of Cincinnati, Ohio, Aaron (Julie) Flitcraft of Frankfort, Ill., Jacob Amlung and Cece Sommer, both of Cincinnati, Brynlee Flitcraft and Elliot Flitcraft, both of Frankfort.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation and services were, Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, at Chapel Ministries Outreach, 3054 W. 400 N., Peru, with the Rev. Tom Robbins, Pastor Bryan Rouch, and Pastor Vince Darland officiating. Burial was in Roann Community Cemetery.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Rescue Resort Women’s Home.

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

Theodore ‘Ted’ Batson Sr., 79 Former IWU Curriculum Director

Nov. 18, 1942 – Oct. 3, 2022

On Oct. 3, 2022, we lost a top-notch man whose deep love and self-sacrifice were a true example of humanity and Christianity. Theodore “Ted” Ralph Batson, Sr. was born Nov. 18, 1942, to James Lucian Batson, Sr. and Bertha Mae Cummings Batson in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was raised in Concord, Ala., and attended Hueytown High School (class of 1961) where he lettered in football and track. He always looked up to his older brothers, James and Dorman. He loved the out of doors, hunting, and hanging out at the swimming hole. He was afraid of public speaking, and that merit badge kept him from achieving Eagle Scout, yet he became a teacher, missionary, and pastor where he frequently spoke to large groups. His mother taught him that his body was the “Lord’s temple” and his father instilled in him the importance of education.

He attended Livingston State Teacher’s College, in Alabama, where he met his beloved “Annie Mae.” They were married on March 21, 1964, and he gained 13 new brothers and sisters. Together Anne and Ted pursued further education and started a family. He received a Master of Education at the University of South Alabama and a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education at the University of Southern Mississippi.

On March 31, 1978, during a mission weekend at Eclectic United Methodist Church in Eclectic, Alabama, Ted and Anne were called to the mission field and, on Sept. 1, 1978, they drove a school bus across the border into Honduras with their four children. They were instrumental in re-establishing Academia Los Pinares in Tegucigalpa, Honduras and served there for 10 years. In 1988, they transitioned to Camasca, Intibucá, Honduras. Six weeks later Ted was asked to return to Tegucigalpa to serve as Field Director of the World Gospel Mission ministries in Honduras, which he did for 5 years. Their short time in “the frontier” of Honduras led to lifelong friendships and ministries.

In 1992, Ted became Vice President of Academic Affairs at Vennard College in Oskaloosa, Iowa. In 1996, he joined Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, as a Curriculum Director. Ted thought outside the box and valued other perspectives. Over 26 years, he developed a wide variety of programs for nontraditional students in Education and Business. Though a gifted leader and administrator, he was a teacher at heart and, when possible, returned to the classroom where he taught many mid-western and international students in both the Education and Business departments at IWU.

For the past 20 years Ted also served as the lay pastor at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Somerset. Together with Anne, this ministry, as did all the others, blessed them far more than they gave. A man who loved a project and always needed something to do, Ted taught his last class and preached his last sermon this August. Despite his many accomplishments, he always thought of himself as “little Teddy Batson from Piney Woods Alabama.” He spoke Spanish with an Alabama accent and had a saying for every occasion.

Life was not all work. He loved to spin a yarn, eat ice cream, and watch westerns and SEC football. His avocation was architecture. He was a dreamer and an artist whose canvas was the house he built at 2004 S. Valley Ave, in Marion, a vision he achieved with the help of family and friends.

Ted was a truly kind, caring, and humble man. He really listened, always looked for the best in others, and had great compassion for those who are less fortunate. Above all, Ted was a great man of deep love, faith, and integrity, who lived his life fully committed to the service of the Lord as a husband, father, teacher, missionary, pastor, and human being. His one great pride was his family.

Ted is predeceased by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judith Anne Parks Batson; his children, Theodore “Ted” Ralph Batson, Jr. (Ruth) of Zionsville, Russell “Rusty” Dean Batson (Betsy) of Fairmount, W.Va., David Troy Batson (Tyann) of Salem, Ore., Tracie Renee Batson Pendergrast (Don) of Fairbanks, Alaska; his grandchildren, Kelsey Frizzell (Tony) and Mackenzie Batson, Anna Knight, Monica (Jun Sung), Lauren, Dean and Emma Batson, Charity, Lucian (Audrey), Seth, Emerson, Leighton, Ella, Theodore “Tru”, and Asher Batson, Hannah Summerfelt and Asa Pendergrast; and great- grandchildren, Clarissa, Riley, Amber, and Eden. In addition, he is survived by his brothers, James Lucian Batson, Jr. (Barbara) of Huntsville, Ala., and Dorman Lee Batson (Kay) of Federal Way, Wash.; his many in-laws and outlaws, nieces, and nephews; “hermanos en Cristo” throughout Honduras; and the many people who enriched.

As he always told us when we departed on a journey: Keep it between the ditches, Dad.

A memorial service will be held for Ted on Oct. 22, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 151 N. 2nd St., Somerset, and on Nov. 19, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Earnest United Methodist, 3417 Warrior River Road, Bessemer, Ala.

Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion.

Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.

Sue Ann Lehman, 67

Retired from H.K. Porter

Oct. 27, 1954 – Oct. 7, 2022

Sue Ann Lehman, 67, of Huntington, passed away at 2:00 pm Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at Majestic Care of Jefferson Pointe, Ft. Wayne.

Sue was born on Oct. 27, 1954 in Wabash, the daughter of John Lehman and Rebecca (Elshire) Lehman. She graduated from Wabash High School and retired from H.K. Porter after more than 20 years of service.

Sue also worked at The Gateway Inn and Markle Heath & Rehab, and she loved working at Disney World in Orlando when she lived in Florida. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Sue loved playing bingo and she enjoyed gardening and flowers.

Survivors include her three sons, Stephen M. Lehman of Huntington, Scott A. (Melanie) Thornsberry of Huntington, Joseph D. Abner of Fort Wayne; granddaughter, Nevaeh Bowling of Huntington; two sisters, Tina (Ron) Wagers of Huntington, Mary Lehman of Ormond Beach, Fla.; three brothers, John Lehman of Wabash, Larry (Mindy) Lehman of Lagro, David (Jeri) Lehman of North Manchester; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her brother, James Lehman; father, John Edward Lehman, and mother, Rebecca Ann Lehman.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 at Bailey-Love Mortuary.

Preferred memorials may be made in memory of Sue to her family, Scott Thornsberry, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750.

Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com.

Stephen Gilbert, 81 Enjoyed model railroading

Nov. 21, 1940 – Oct. 7, 2022

Stephen Cary “Steve” Gilbert, 81, North Manchester, died Oct. 7, 2022.

He was born Nov. 21, 1940.

Graveside services 1 p.m. Oct. 22 at Fairview Cemetery, North Manchester. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

North Manchester Public Safety Reports

Arrest

Oct. 4

12:53 p.m. — Steven L. Carr, Jr., 21, Gary was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and obstruction of justice.

7:05 p.m. — Judd R. Weirick, 46, Syracuse was arrested for unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of methamphetamine, operating while intoxicated and obstruction of justice.

Citations

Oct. 1

2:10 p.m. — Joseph D. Schwartz, 46, Sebring, Fla. was cited for an improper pass.

Oct. 5

4:46 p.m. — Levi J. Sutton, 27, Wabash was cited for having an open container.

Incidents

Oct. 3

9:11 a.m. — A theft report was taken in the 1200 block of SR 114 W. Oct. 4

5:07 p.m. — A vandalism report was taken in the 100 block of North Walnut Street.

Oct. 5

4:10 p.m. — A theft report was taken in the 600 block of East College Avenue.

Fire Run

The North Manchester Fire Department responded: Oct. 2

9:31 a.m. — to a

WEEKLY REPORTS

natural gas leak in the 100 block of East Main Street.

Oct. 3

7:49 a.m. — to a natural gas leak in the 1300 block of Westchester Drive.

Wabash County Sheriff’s Department

Accidents

Oct. 1

8:16 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Jennifer K. Flowers, 59, Alexandria struck a deer at the intersection of State Road 124 and County Road 300 E, Wabash. Damage up to $10,000.

11:58 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Cody L. Poindexter, 27, North Manchester struck a deer at the intersection of CR 175 E and CR 1100 N, North Manchester. Damage up to $10,000.

Oct. 3

6:23 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Joseph F. Payne, 20, Hartford City struck a deer on CR 1100 S, east of South Main Street, LaFontaine. Damage up to $10,000.

7:34 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Tamara K. White, 70, Wabash struck a deer on CR 850 S, west of SR 13, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000.

Oct. 6

5 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Heather N. Jeffers, 29, Warsaw struck a deer on US 24, west of SR 524, Lagro. Damage up to $10,000.

6:50 p.m. — A vehicle driven by

Bruce L. Horner, 63, Wabash struck a deer on SR 13, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500.

7:22 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Mitchell E. Vanarsdale, 47, Lebanon struck a deer on SR 13, south of Old Slocum Trail, Somerset. Damage up to $10,000.

6:25 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Hayley S. Cochran, 24, Huntington struck a deer on CR 300 E, north of CR 1100 N, North Manchester. Damage up to $2,500.

Arrests

Sept. 30 — Larry E. Noland, 34, Wabash was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

Sept. 30 — Bradley H. Saunders, 49, Wabash was arrested for failure to appear.

Sept. 30 — Hector J. Rios Guzman, 24, Indianapolis was arrested for driving while suspended and possession of cocaine.

Sept. 30 — Rictor L. Murgaw, 53, Wabash was arrested for violating probation and failure to appear.

Oct. 2 — Lisa A. Castleman, 44, Rochester was arrested for residential entry, criminal mischief and auto theft.

Oct. 2 — Thomas D. Blair, 46, North Manchester was arrested for domestic battery in the presence of a child younger than 16 years.

Oct. 3 — Jakob W. Shepard, 31, Fort Wayne was arrested for violating probation.

Oct. 4 — Breanna N. Gidley, 30, Peru was arrested for unlawful possession of a syringe.

Oct. 4 — Steven L. Carr, 21, Indianapolis was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and obstruction of justice.

Oct. 4 — Deedra M. Martinez, 32, Wabash was arrested for violating the rules of electronic home detention — theft.

Oct. 4 — Judd R. Weirick, 46, Syracuse was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a syringe, obstruction of justice and operating while intoxicated.

Oct. 5 — Stacey M. Bussard, 40, Wabash was arrested for dealing a narcotic drug.

Oct. 6 — Shelby L. Learned, 31, Silver Lake was ar rested for driving while suspended.

Wabash Police Department Accidents

Sept. 24

9:06 a.m. — Vehicles driven by Kamrin M. Adams, 17, Wabash and Cinnamon A. Martin, 42, Wabash collided on Falls Avenue, south of Cambridge Drive, Wabash. Damage up to $10,000. Sept. 29

3:10 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Hugh J. Sutton, 40, Whiteland and Michael J. Martin, 53, Walton collided near the intersection of US 24 and Stitt Street, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000.

Sept. 30

4:55 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Jason P. Byrd, 36, Wabash; Sandra E. Moon, 59, Marion and Keaton J. Francis, 23, Fort Wayne, collided in

the intersection of SR 15 and Ferry Street, Wabash.

According to the police report, the vehicle driven by Byrd, collided with the Moon vehicle, which then collided with the vehicle driven by Francis. Damage up to $5,000.

Oct. 2

2:53 p.m. —

Vehicles driven by Dillon S. Young, 28, Wabash and Brittany K. Devore, 38, Wabash collided on SR 15, south of US 24, Wabash. Damage up to $25,000.

Oct. 3

1:39 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Cheryl L. Shenefield, 67, Wabash and Robert L. Townsend, 59, Roann collided on SR 15, north of Market Street, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000.

2:08 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Laura Stevens, 71, Wabash sideswiped a vehicle near the intersection of SR 15 and Market Street, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500.

3:57 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Scott A. O’Brien, 61, North Manchester and Tomas Torres, 69, Wabash collided near the intersection of US 24 and SR 15, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000.

Oct. 4

9:20 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Sandra E. Dempsey, 76, Wabash struck a parked vehicle at 1101 Colerain Street, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000.

3:13 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Tristan D. Barlow, 17, Wabash was struck near the intersection of SR 15 and US 24, Wabash by a vehicle registered to Aaron J. Bulmer, Huntington. Barlow told police the driver of the other vehicle fled after the collision. Cont. on Pg. 10.

Damage up to $5,000.

Oct. 5

10:57 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Paul D. Wolfe, 56, Marion struck a utility pole and a road sign near the intersection of Wabash and Noble streets, Wabash. Damage up to $25,000.

Oct. 6

4:32 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Mark E. Cornett, 39, Wabash and Christopher D. Stephens, 38, Wabash collided at 500 Cass Street, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500.

Oct. 7

9:23 a.m. — Vehicles driven by Darlene R. Hoch, 82, Wabash; Derick T. Robbins, 23, Wabash and Tony L. Cline, 39, Marietta, Ohio collided in the intersection of Cass and Fulton streets, Wabash. According to the police report, the vehicle driven by Hoch struck both of the other two vehicles. Damage up to $50,000.

3:41 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Madisen K. French, 18, Wabash and Minde M. Ripberger, 52, Wabash collided at 150 Colerain Street, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000.

Oct. 9

12:52 p.m. — A vehicle driven by James A. Sisco, 51, Wabash struck a parked vehicle at 1601 N. Cass Street, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000.

Oct. 10

1:13 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Nicholas W. Palmer, 39, Wabash struck a parked vehicle at 1112 N. Miami Street, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000.

Arrests

Oct. 2 — Quentin J. Clark, 19, Logansport was arrested for possession of marijuana.

Oct. 5 — Ryan D. Smith, 36, Roann was arrested for operating while never licensed.

Oct. 5 — William R. King, 51, Wabash was arrested for resisting law enforcement and disorderly conduct.

Oct. 5 — Ryan J. Scott, 38, Wabash was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.

Citations

Oct. 6 — Levi J. Robinson, 23, Wabash was cited for no financial responsibility.

Oct. 7 — Two males and one female, ages 14 and 15, were cited for curfew violations.

Land Transfers

The following land transfers were reported by the Wabash County Recorder’s Office from Sept. 19 to Sept. 30: Myron E. Smithers, quit claim deed to Myron E. Smithers and Donna Smithers.

Carolyn S. Myers and Carolyn S. Myers Irrevocable Family Trust, warranty deed to Carolyn S. Myers.

Carolyn S. Myers, warranty deed to Carolyn S. Myers and Carolyn S. Myers Revocable Family Trust.

Audrey M. Davis and Helen M. Wenger, warranty deed to David W. Foreman.

Suzanne Metz and Timothy Ravenscroft, warranty deed to Hidden Diamond Homes, LLC.

Suzanne Metz, Timothy Ravenscroft and Mindy Metz, warranty deed to Hidden Diamond Homes, LLC.

William D. White and Sheryl L. White, warranty deed to Nicole Westendorf.

Traci Dalton and Traci Runyan, warranty deed to Kara E. Smith and Nicholas Smith.

Marcus P. Wells, warranty deed to Alex Huiras and Megan Frank.

TNB Asset Management, LLC., warranty deed to Gary Keyes.

Burcroff Family,

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LLC., quit claim deed to Michael S. Burcroff and Angela M. Burcroff.

Ryan J. Ellis and Ryan Ellis, quit claim deed to April Ellis.

Aaron Greer, warranty deed to Tim Martin and Zela Martin.

Charles A. Marion, warranty deed to Joshua D. Holmes and Patricia Marie Cook.

John G. Walls, warranty deed to SJC Holdings, LLC.

Isabel L. Deeter and Benjamin N. Deeter, warranty deed to BND Five, LLC.

Kip A. Shoemaker and Patricia E. Shoemaker, warranty deed to Noah Shoemaker.

Claudine Stanley and Charles R. Smith Testamentary Trust, trust deed to Cynthia Sue Stanley Working and Cynthia S. Stanley.

Claudine Stanley and Charles R. Smith Testamentary Trust, trust deed to Judy K. Bright.

Cathy Whybrew, quit claim deed to Cathy Whybrew and Tenacious Tribe Trust.

Alyson Nicole Smith, warranty deed to Joshua P. Shepherd and Taylor A. Kelley.

Richard L. Hubbard, warranty deed to Deborah Collins.

Margarita Thompson, warranty deed to Sabrina Wyatt.

Jeffrey J. Montel, quit claim deed to Jeffrey J. Montel and Elizabeth A. Montel.

Kay M. White, quit claim deed to Kay M. White Irrevocable Trust agreement and Cynthia A. Knafel.

Kay M. White, quit claim deed to Kay M. White Trust agreement and Kay M. White.

Timothy W. Quinn, quit claim deed to Susan

Hinojosa.

Von R. Moore and Joanna L. Moore, warranty deed to James Kelley.

REM IRA, LLC., warranty deed to Armando Guerrero.

Shelley Lynn Graves, Stephanie L. MacFarlane and Richard B. Whitacre and Grace Ann Whitacre Revocable Trust, trust deed to Alonzo L. French and Elsie E. French.

Shannon Reeves and Kenneth L. Jones, personal deed to Steven J. Clark.

Julie N. Osborne, warranty deed to Cale T. Rider.

Beth A. Blatz, quit claim deed to Brad E. Roser, Keela S. Deaton and Mark E. Roser.

Julie Allen, quit claim deed to Brad E. Roser, Keela S. Deaton and Mark E. Roser.

Apex Procurement, LLC., warranty deed to Jessica Farmer and Jesse C. Farmer.

William J. Picklesimer, II, warranty deed to GRE, LLC.

Phyllis J. Werking and Kristine Moore, warranty deed to David Barnett and Barbara K. Barnett.

Steven E. Zerbe, Linda D. Immel and Dolly J. Zerbe Irrevocable Trust, quit claim deed to Dolly J. Zerbe.

Dolly J. Zerbe and Linda D. Immel, warranty deed to Desiree N. Bruno and Thomas J. Engle.

Susan Hinojosa,

warranty deed to Gabriel M. Planck.

Lords Table, Inc., corporate deed to Deer & Diamonds, LLC.

Sharlie J. Walk and Sharlie Jane Walk, warranty deed to Billy Adams and Erica Hite Adams.

Richard D. Peden and Richard Peden, warranty deed to Richard D. Peden Irrevocable Trust, Richard D. Peden and Richard Peden.

Lynn A. Wells, Jody K. Livergood and Virginia K. Livergood Living Trust, trust deed to Livergood Family Farm, LLC.

Lynn A. Wells, Jody K. Livergood and Virginia K. Livergood Living Trust, trust deed to Charles Robert Rapp.

Lynn A. Wells, Jody K. Livergood and Virginia K. Livergood Living Trust, trust deed to Lynn A. Wells and Jody K. Livergood.

Steven E. Kinder, quit claim deed to Carl A. Bergstrom.

William Daugherty and Debra Napier, warranty deed to SJC Holdings, LLC.

Kay Eads, quit claim deed to Terry L. Eads, Tadd A. Eads, Peggy L. Eads and Kay Eads Family Trust.

Andrew B. Dale and Erin K. Dale, warranty deed to Christopher T. Meyer and Catherine E. Meyer.

Kevin Switzer, warranty deed to Philip E. Schlemmer and Maynard L. Shellhammer.

Samuel J. Dirck,

warranty deed to Gatherine E. Thomis and Michael J. Thomis.

CIM REO 2021 NR2 LLC., quit claim deed to REO Trust 2021 NR2.

REO Trust 2021 NR2, warranty deed to Brian Cashdollar and Kimberly Reinoehl.

Robert Wayne Beets and Robert W. Beets, warranty deed to Braden Bates.

Hidden Diamond Homes, LLC., warranty deed to Christi M. Bland.

Duane Ross Trump and Ross E. Trump and Norma M. Trump Joint Revocable Trust, trust deed to Kade Kennedy.

Sharon Lewis, Alice Reahard and Benny Reahard, personal deed to Sharon Lewis, Seth L. Lewis and Alice Reahard Trust FBO Michael Reahard.

Steven D. Hentgen, Thelma Maxine Hentgen, Maxine Hentgen and Dwight Hentgen, personal deed to Joshua L. Smalley and Abby M. Smalley.

Matt A. Flinn and Megan R. Flinn, warranty deed to Joshua Fabijance and Margaret Fabijance.

Carrissa A. Bruce, Jeffrey P. Correll and Regina M. Correll, warranty deed to Michael D. Fleshood and Amy M. Fleshood.

Karen E. Stoldt and Douglas L. Stoldt, warranty deed to Edward D. Bailey.

Building Permits

The Wabash

County Plan Commission Office issued the following building permits from Sept. 18, 2022 to Oct. 1, 2022.

Roger Stambaugh, ramp Whiterock Holdings, tower modifications

Timothy Drake, garage addition Clint Wrisk, pole building addition

Marriage Licenses

The Wabash County Clerk’s Office issued the following marriage licenses from Sept. 13 to Oct. 4

Courtnee A. Dice and Travis M. Slone

Erika N. Swick and Kyle D.S. Ray Ariel Gotschall and Arthur F. Wischman, III Cortney L. Pennington and Nathaniel A. Hembree

Todd R. Brovont and Lora L. Lewis Michael A. Houser and Trinity R. Johnson

Hanna M. Plummer and Keith RL Fisher Brittni N. Shalynn and Logan W. Tate

Jaycee R. Parrett and Owen M. Yeadon

Kiley J

Heuermann and Benjamin A. Wetherford

Brandi L. Gower and Zachary J. Million

Dylan J. Curless and Elizabeth M. McKinney

William R. Sterczala and Elizabeth K. Hall Cale J. Coryell and Shannah N. Driscoll

Magnet designation

“In those categories, you have anywhere from five sub-standards to 20, and each of those have their own standards,” she continued. “So you have to write stories on how you meet those standards. It’s anywhere from a research project to, for example, how you support a nurse who wants to do something.”

Wolfe noted that one nurse wanted to travel to a foreign country with the World Health Organization to experience nursing in a different country.

“How did we support her,” she asked. “We provided her time off, so we had to write a story related to that. The nurse had to come back and do a presentation and talk with her manager about what it meant to her. She did a presentation to the board and all that had to be written up. Photos had to be interjected into the story. Then we had to ensure it met the intent of the standard.”

Once finished, it was sent to a program director in Fort Wayne for review. It if didn’t meet the intent, it would have been sent back for further work.

But there is still more to the application process.

“It’s also our involvement in the community and our participation in events and research involving nursing,” Wolfe said. “It’s all that encompassing. There are many standards and they come and look at that.”

The Magnet recognition is for four years. The most recent recognition runs from August 2022 to August 2026.

Work has already started on the application that will be submitted

for 2026.

“We just had a booster seat bash that was led by a nurse,” said Kerri Mattern, Parkview Wabash’s Manager of Patient Experience and Community Initiatives, adding that she suggested to Wolfe that the event could be used for the 2026 process. “That’s what they’re looking for, nurse-led initiatives. It’s not just nursing. It’s nurse-led initiatives and what success stories come out of that.”

Something that makes Wabash’s success even more impressive is that small hospitals are held to the same standards as larger facilities.

“Our application is the same as the Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic and the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.”

Research demonstrates that Magnet recognition provides specific benefits to healthcare organizations and their communities, such as:

Higher patient satisfaction with nurse communication, availability of help and receipt of discharge information.

Lower risk of 30day mortality and lower failure-to-rescue rates.

Higher job satisfaction among nurses.

Lower nurse reports of intentions to leave their positions.

Magnet designa-

tion also helps the hospital in another way.

“If you are a magnet hospital, nurses want to work for you, because it says you care about what nurses think,” Mattern said. “You ask for nurse input. That’s what a lot of this is about.

“Often times when nurses are looking for a job, that’s one thing they consider: Are they a magnet hospital? They participate in shared governance, which means the nurses have a say in the process, and in improvements and quality.”

Wolfe noted that

one of the mottos during the process was “Our nurses go from the bedside to the board room.

“We have a sense of pride at our hospital because nurses have a voice at the bedside and a voice in the board room,” she said.

In addition to Parkview Wabash, other Parkview facilities receiving the honor were: Parkview Huntington Hospital, Parkview LaGrange Hospital, Parkview Noble Hospital, Parkview Ortho Hospital, Parkview Regional Medical Center and Affiliates (which includes Parkview Regional Medical

Center, Parkview Hospital Randallia and Parkview Behavioral Health Institute) and Parkview Whitley Hospital.

Only one Parkview facility, Parkview DeKalb Hospital, didn’t participate in the program. It is the newest member of the Parkview Health system, and officials said it will be involved in the 2026 program.

85 Hope to host events

The 4th Annual Mammo Month is underway at 85 HOPE Free Medical Clinic of Wabash County.

From Oct. 1-31, any Wabash County woman ages 40-64 can stop by either 85 HOPE clinic during operating hours and pick up an order for a FREE 3-D mammogram (mammogram will be completed at a later date at Parkview Wabash Hospital).

85 HOPE Wabash is open Tuesdays 1-5 and Thursdays 1-8 and located at Lighthouse Crossings, 123 W. Canal St., Wabash, entrance under awning. 85 HOPE Manchester is open Tuesdays 3-5 pm and 1st/3rd Tuesdays 5-8 pm and located at the Town Life Center, 603 Bond St., North Manchester, 3rd floor, Suites 8/9, elevator available.

Mammogram orders will also be available at First Friday in Wabash, Second Friday in North Manchester and the Chili Cook-Off. No restrictions, no insurance, no appointment needed. Just stop by and pick up your order. (Women must be within appropriate age range and live in Wabash County.)

Meanwhile, 85 HOPE Free Medical Clinic is hosting two free Pap Parties in October for any Wabash County woman ages 21-64.

The Manchester Pap Party will be on Oct. 12 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Parkview Manchester Clinic, 1104 N. Wayne St., North Manchester. The Wabash Pap Party will be on Oct. 19 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Parkview Wabash Clinic located inside the Parkview Medical Office Building, 8 John Kissinger Drive, entrance 8. Refreshments will be served.

Marlayna Young, RN, uses a tablet to show the Magnet committee the Parkview Wabash chapel during the hospital review. Photo provided

OCTOBER IS FALL CAR CARE MONTH

4 factors to consider when driving this winter

Many changes are to be expected as fall gives way to winter. Temperatures drop for much of the country, and depending on where one lives, snow, wind and ice are to be expected.

As beautiful as snow-covered land scapes can be, winter presents unique hazards, notably slippery roads and sur faces. Chilly temperatures also can put people at risk if they spend prolonged periods outdoors unprotected.

According to the insurance company Carsurance, more than 156,000 crashes occur annually due to icy roads. Roughly 17 percent of all vehicle crash es happen in winter conditions. Winter hazards are not exclusive to driving, however. That means winter safety involves a consideration of a host of fac tors.

1. Changing visibility

While slippery surfaces may con tribute to some accidents, visibility can quickly change with winter weather. Blowing snow can contribute to white out conditions. In addition, fog can be hazardous to drivers, aviators and mariners and contributes to thousands of travel accidents every year, advises the National Weather Service. It’s important to slow down, leave plenty of distance, use your low-beam head lights, and recognize when it may be safest to pull over, such as when visibil ity is significantly compromised.

2. Snow removal

Shoveling snow or using a snowblow er are common wintertime activities. Yet strenuous levels of activity in cold temperatures could put people at risk of heart attack, particularly if they are not acclimated to physical activity.

Always warm up prior to shoveling snow to prepare the body for exercise. Go slowly and take frequent breaks. Avoid twisting and tossing snow over your shoulder, which can contribute to back injuries.

3. Carbon monoxide poisoning

Winter weather means turning up the heat or doing more indoor cooking. Carbon monoxide is produced through the burning of fuel in various forms, including stoves, engines, gas ranges, portable generators, and grills. The National Safety Council says carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can go undetected as it builds up in enclosed spaces. Never warm up the car inside of a contained garage. Do not use portable flameless chemical heaters indoors, and have furnaces, water heaters and other fuel-burning appli ances checked and serviced by a quali fied technician annually. Be sure that carbon monoxide alarms are on every floor of the home, and take it seriously

if the alarm goes off.

4. Black ice

Black ice is a common winter foe. Black ice forms when temperatures rise above freezing during the day, melting any snow on the ground and causing surfaces to become wet. If the tempera ture drops once more while the ground is wet, a thin, transparent sheet of ice can form. Black ice also may occur if moisture in the air condenses and forms dew or fog, and then the temperature drops below freezing, says the National Weather Service. Black ice gets its name because it looks black on asphalt roads. However, it also can form on sidewalks and overpasses, or spots shaded by trees or other objects. Slowing down and exer cising extreme caution are essential.

Winter is a beautiful season. But it can be just as hazardous as it is aweinspiring.

Apache boys win sectional crown

The Wabash boys cross country team won its fifth sectional championship Saturday by putting three runners in the top five of the Marion Sectional.

The Apaches put four runners in the top 10 and all seven of its thinclads among the first 17 finishers. And, in somewhat of a preview as to what could come down the road, they used one senior, one junior, three sophomores and two freshmen to do it.

Wabash knocked off defending champion Oak Hill, 34-48, to qualify for its seventh straight regional appearance and its 17th since 2000.

This Saturday’s Marion Regional will be on the same Indiana Wesleyan University course as last Saturday’s sectional.

Host Marion was third with 121 points, Huntington North was fourth at 132 and Southern Wells edged out Eastbrook, 140-144, for the fifth regional-qualifying spot. Northfield finished ninth.

Leading the way to improving on last year’s thirdplace finish, the Apaches were led by junior Kayden Vogel in third place, senior Dave Ford in fourth and sophomore Jonas Church in fifth. Their times were

16:41.29, 16:41.42 and 16:41.60, respectively. That’s 3/100th of a second between them.

Freshman Isaiah Cordes was 10th in 17:22, sophomore Chase Howard was 12th in 17:28.28, freshman Bobby Shull was 13th in 17:28.50 and sophomore Jace Bullins was 17th in 17:35.

Oak Hill’s Owen Jackson won the boys race in 16:19 and teammate Trenton Sweet was runner-up in 16:25.

Northfield was led by junior Ryan Brunett, who was 42nd in 18:59.

Freshman Ty Leming was next in 54th place in 19:44, followed closely by Kamden Carpenter in 55th (19:46), Jaden Baer in 56th (19:50), Ryland Miller in 59th (20:02) and Tayten Barlow in 60th (20:03).

Southwood fielded only four runners and were led by junior Casey Boardmen in 36th place (18:41) and

followed by Luke Andrews in 41st (18:50), Landon Mitchell in 44th (18:04) and Devin Danzy in 49th (19:20). The last three all recorded personal-best times.

On the girls side, while no Wabash County teams advanced, eight individuals advanced – four each from Wabash and Northfield.

The Lady Apaches missed qualifying as a team by eight points, finishing sixth with 135 points behind Marion with 127. Northfield was seventh, just three points behind Wabash.

Junior Cali Kugler led the Wabash effort with a 12th-place finish in 21:21. She was followed by freshman Haylee Friend, 19th in 21:57; Ivy Beamer, 32nd in 23:19.71; Raegan Jones, 33rd in 23:19.85, and Maya Howard, 39th in

24:20.

The first four qualified for regional and Howard missed by one place. The top 10 finishers who are not on a qualifying team advance to the regional.

Other Wabash finishers were Ava Bishir, 41st in 24:33, and Grace LaMar, 47th in 25:40.

Leading the Lady Norse, who finished fifth last year, was sophomore Ella Gahl, who finished 10th in 21:12. She was followed by Madeline Moore, 13th in 21:23; Trinity Bever, 34th in 23:37; Mara Zolman, 38th in 24:05, and Asia Miller, 45th in 25:22. The first four qualified for regional.

Southwood’s lone runner was sophomore Jaiya Corn. She finished 42nd in 24:41.

Oak Hill and Huntington North tied for first place with 57 points, but the Golden Eagles took the championship based on the sixth finisher (24-36).

Coming into the Marion regional from the Bellmont sectional on the girls side will be Norwell, Adams Central, Fort Wayne Canterbury, Fort Wayne South Side and Woodlan. On the boys side will be Bluffton, Norwell, Bellmont, Woodlan and Fort Wayne Bishop Luers.

Lady Squires take 2nd at sectionals

Manchester High School hosted an IHSAA cross country sectional Saturday and took advantage of the home course advantage.

The Lady Squires finished second in the team standings and the boys took fourth to both qualify for this Saturday’s regional at Culver Academies. The top five teams advance from each sectional site.

In the girls event, Warsaw won easily with 31 points to Manchester’s 79. Two teams tied for third with 82 points, with Culver Academies taking the place based on its sixth scorer and Plymouth getting fourth. Two teams also tied for fifth with 131 points, but Triton earned the regional berth and Tippecanoe Valley had to settle for sixth.

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Wabash girls fall in sectional final

The Wabash Lady Apaches fell to Eastbrook 1-0 in the sectional championship game Saturday, Oct. 8, at Eastbrook.

Wabash played a strong game both offensively and defensively with multiple opportunities breakaways to score, led by senior Rylee Yoakum. Senior goalkeeper Hannah Layne had five saves\t.

Eastbrook’s lone goal came late in the second half off an Apache deflection. The Wabash Lady Apaches finish their season with a 12-4 record, the best in program history, and 5-1 in the TRC,

landing them in 2nd place in the conference.

Semifinals

Wabash 0, Manchester 0 (Wabash 3-1 on PK)

In semifinal play on Oct. 6, there was no comeback to be had as the Wabash County rivals played 114 minutes of soccer to a 0-0 tie, forcing the contest to go to penalty kicks, best of five, where the Lady Apaches prevailed, 3-1, to advance to the championship match against Eastbrook.

Manchester started off the PK round with a shot and Wabash keeper Hannah Layne

made the stop.

Up for Wabash was Kait Honeycutt who found an opening in the low corner for a 1-0 Lady Apache lead.

Manchester’s tied the round at 1-1, but Wabash’s Rylee Yoakum gave her team the lead at 2-1 with a score.

Layne made her second PK stop for Wabash and Libby Mattern solidified the stop with a goal to put the Lady Apaches up 3-1.

Manchester’s shot attempt to keep the round going and keep the Lady Squires’ chances alive, but Layne made the stop to clinch the win for Wabash.

Wabash's Gracie Napier battles for the ball in the championship game of the Eastbrook Sectional Saturday, Oct. 8. Photo by Eric Christiansen

Kayden Vogel leads Wabash runners Dave Ford and Jonas Church. Photo courtesy of Beckett Shaw

Manchester’s Kadence Fox (left) and Ayla Cashdollar make their way along the course. Photo provided

Squire boys fall in soccer finals

The Manchester boys soccer team saw their season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Culver Academies in the Wabash Sectional Championship on Saturday night, Oct. 8.

Manchester, unranked in the Indiana High School Soccer Coaches poll at the end of the season, faced sixth-ranked Culver Academies in a game that might have been expected to be a lopsided affair.

However, the Squires held their own through the first 20 minutes of the game before Culver scored a goal and then followed with two more in the next 10 minutes.

Semifinals

Manchester 6, Tipp Valley 0

The Squires advanced to the championship game with a strong 6-0 win against Tippecanoe Valley in the semifinals after receiving a first-round bye.

Manchester scored their first goal with 10 minutes remaining in the first half when Michael Ortiz sent a long pass to the right corner where Tyler McLain collected it along the endline before sending a pass back across the field to the back post where Ortiz controlled the ball and put it into the back of the net for a 1-0 lead.

The Squires took its 1-0 lead into halftime, but in the second half, broke the game open with five more goals.

First-round Tippecanoe Valley 3, Wabash 1

The Wabash boys soccer team gave up two early goals to Tippecanoe Valley in the first round of the Wabash Sectional and was not able to overcome the deficit, falling to the Vikings, 3-1. Trailing 2-0, Wabash’s Will Galley took a free kick that Solomon France headed into the path of Kolton Wilson who headed the ball into the goal.

Knights top Whitko, in running for conference crown

The Southwood Knights remained in contention for a piece of the Three Rivers Conference title with a 44-0 victory over Whitko Friday, Oct. 7, while Northfield also picked up a TRC win, against Peru.

Southwood 44, Whitko 0

The Southwood Knights dominated Whitko from start to finish in a 44-0 win over the Wildcats Friday, Oct. 7.

The Knights got on the board with a safety, right after they fumbled the ball on their own four-yard line, for a 2-0 lead.

Isaiah Sutton made it 9-0 with an 11-yard score with three minutes left in the first quarter and followed that up with a 22-yard rushing touchdown to boost the lead to 16-0, with both of Cole Winer’s extra points connecting.

In the second quarter, Mo Lloyd scored on a 22-yard run for a 23-0 lead, and scored later in the quarter from five yards out to give the Knights a 30-0 halftime lead.

each scored again in the third quarter to close out the scoring.

Lloyd led Southwood offensively with 88 yards rushing and three touchdowns with Sutton right behind him with 80 yards and three scores.

Northfield 36, Peru 14

After giving up the first touchdown of the game to Peru, it was all Northfield in a 3614 win over the Tigers Friday, Oct. 7.

The Norse scored the next 36 points after Peru’s initial score to improve to 4-4 and 3-4 in the Three Rivers Conference.

Jaxton Peas scored Northfield’s first touchdown on a six-yard run, followed by a quarterback Mason Fisher finding Eli Kroh from seven-yards out for a 14-7 lead.

With the score remaining 14-7 in the second half, Fisher and Kroh connected again, this time from 16 yards and a 2-point conversion of Noah Burkhart to make it 22-7.

again to make it 287 after three quarters, and Fisher scored on a oneyard plunge for the final Northfield touchdown.

Fisher went 8-11 passing for 101 yards and three touchdowns.

Kroh caught three passes for 36 yards.

Jordan Kinsey led the Northfield ground attack with 70 yards.

Tipp Valley 65, Wabash 19 Wabash suffered the fate of seven other teams before them, losing to the Tippecanoe Valley football team.

The undefeated and TRC-leading Vikings handled the Apaches in a 6519 win Friday, Oct. 7.

Trailing 16-0 in the first quarter, Trevor Daughtry returned a kickoff 89 yards to cut the lead to 16-6.

scored three touchdowns over the remainder of the second quarter to take a 44-13 halftime lead.

Wabash’s Keaton Fields cut the lead to 44-19 on a oneyard rushing touchdown but that would be it for the Apaches.

Wright passed for 80 yards on 9-18 attempts with one touchdown. Booth caught four passes for 19 yards and a touchdown.

Maconaquah 26, Manchester 18 Maconaquah took a 26-0 lead into the locker room at halftime of their TRC contest against Manchester and held off the Squires in the second half, claiming

a 26-18 win Friday, Oct. 7.

Manchester’s Mason Rooney scored the Squires’ first touchdown on a three-yard run to cut the lead to 26-6.

The score remained 26-6 until, with five minutes left in the game, Squire quarterback Brock Casper completed a 31-yard touchdown pass to Memphis Wood to make it a two-possession game.

After a defensive stop, Casper cut the lead to 26-18 with a one-yard rushing touchdown with two minutes remaining.

Maconaquah handled the ensuing kickoff and ran out the clock.

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Warsaw also won the boys event with 34 points. Culver Academies was second (57), Rochester was third (78), Manchester fourth (90) and Plymouth fifth (123).

The Tigers also won both events last season.

Two sophomores, Ayla Cashdollar and Kadence Fox, led the Lady Squires. Cashdollar was fifth in 19:31 and Fox was sixth in 19:45. Then came Ava Egolf in 16th (21:51), Evyn Fox in 27th (22:58) and Bethany Penrod in 38th (24:06). Avery Akins was 61st in 29:58.

Warsaw junior Joselina Rastrolli won the race in 18:24.

The Manchester boys put two runners in the top 10 with sophomore

Kyler Dale taking eighth in 17:17 and senior Raven King getting 10th in 17:21. They were followed by Lane Stetzel, 19th in 17:59; Caden Marcum, 25th in 18:36, and Caleb Smith, 30th in 18:49.

Other finishers were Clark Showalter, 47th in 20:36, and Collin Cummins, 53rd in 21:26.

Twelve of the 14 Squire runners ran

Sutton and Lloyd

Fisher hit Long

After the Valley answered to increase the lead to 23-6, Wabash quarterback Izaak Wright found Justin Booth for a nine-yard touchdown to cut the lead to 23-13. The Vikings

personal- best times Saturday.

Teams coming to the Culver regional from the Logansport sectional on the girls side are Three Rivers Conference champion Maconaquah, Western, Winamac, Northwestern and Carroll (Flora).

On the boys side, it’s Maconaquah, Northwestern, Lewis Cass, Pioneer and Logansport.

Kyler Dale placing 8th overall (right) and Raven King (left) placing 10th overall.

Photo provided

Somerset to have early voting

Wabash County

early voting for Somerset.

Early voting in Somerset is Saturday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Woodland Methodist Church.

There will be no early voting in LaFontaine.

Early voting starts at the Clerk Office in the Wabash County Court House on Oct. 12 during Clerk Office hours.

Currently there is no voting in LaFontaine or Somerset schedule on Election Day which is Nov. 8. So, if you do not want to travel to some other town on election day be sure and vote early.

There is voting for who we went on our school board and on whether to have a new high school built for MSD of Wabash County. This school if built will be located North of highway 24 across from Heartland School. The reason for building there is that has been stated is because there is more population in the north part of the county.

TROYER MEMOMORIAL LIBRARY will be hosting a “Fall Festival” on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 1 pm.

There will be Story Time, pumpkin painting, Pokea-Pumpkin (with a chance to win a free year at the library), and more!

The library will be hosting Story Hour, a recurring

event for the first Saturday of every month at 10:30 a.m. This will include a story read by the librarian and playtime following.

TOWN OF LAFONTAINE CLEANUP will be Thursday Oct. 13 and Friday Oct. 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 15, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., or sooner if dumpsters are full.

Dumpsters will again be out at the entrance to the sewage plant. This is for town residents and businesses only. No freon based appliances, paint or tires accepted.

SOMERSET EUCHRE EVENT will be Saturday, Oct. 22. Registration noon12:45 p.m. Play begins at 1 p.m. at Somerset Community Building.

Cash prizes for: most loners, highest score, second highest score, 50-50 drawing, 2 drawings for entry fee. soft drinks, hot dog, cookies and popcorn available for a donation. Proceeds to promote Somerset Lions projects. Masks are optional

SMALL TOWN

EXPO 2022 organizers would like to invite you to participate in the “Toyland” display during Small Town Expo Nov. 5. The Parker Building will display toys, games, and books for the day. We would like you to bring in an item with its story. Maybe more than one item. It might be a favorite from yesteryear or a modern one. Registration forms can be picked up at Town Hall or library. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for November 5.

WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON

LEAGUE: At the Oct. 23 Cross Shoot, there will be a 22pistol shoot in addition to the shotgun and 22 rifle shoot. No scopes will be permitted. Shoots start at 10 a.m. Our other shoots will be Oct 30, Nov 6,13 and 27, Dec 4. Shoots are open to the public , youth are always welcome, we recommend you bring and use eye and ear protection. Come out and join us. We would like to congratulate Mary Mosley on winning the latest raffle. Mary won two Pelican Strike 100nxt Angler Kayaks. We want to thank everyone who purchased tickets.

VETERANS will meet on Friday, Oct.14,,at 9 a.m. for Coffee and a snack. All veterans are Cont. on Pg. 18.

NM Farmer’s Market still open

The North Manchester Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays, 9 a.m. until noon throughout the month of October.

CENTER FOR HISTORY

“HOOSIERS AND THEIR HOOCH”: The North Manchester Center for History invites you to an Art on the Bricks event on Thursday, Oct 13, from 6 – 9 p.m. Dr. Jay Perry will present a program on the history of “hooch” beginning at 6 p.m.

His presentation “U.S. History in Three Drinks” will relate how the founding of our country was built on rum, whiskey, and beer. A special exhibit on Hoosiers and hooch created by the Indiana Historical Society is currently featured in our East gallery. It is sponsored by Local History Services and Kroger.

Following Dr. Perry’s presentation the Eel River Ramblers will be performing on the bricks. A trio of musicians including J.P. Freeman, Dale Carpenter and Scott McAlpine will play a selection of period tunes that relate to the evening’s theme of Hoosiers and hooch. Bring a lawn chair so you can sit, relax and enjoy the music. Our sponsor for this Art on the Bricks event is Bippus State Bank. The Art on the Bricks series was created by the Center for History

to encourage visitors to enjoy the outdoors via our 1900s brick paved alleyway.

This unique alley is one of the last places that show the original bricks our streets were once paved with. In the event of extreme weather the event will take place inside the museum.

The Center for History is open Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. –2 p.m. Visit our website, www.northmanchestercenterforhistory.org for more information about our programs and exhibits.

NM IZAAK WALTON PRIZE

SHOOT: The Izaak Walton League/North Manchester Chapter will hold Prize Shoots on the following Sundays, beginning at noon: October 23 & 30. Cash prizes (split the pot). $3 entry fee per round, youth $2. Location is the club grounds just north of Liberty Mills, follow the green and yellow signs.

Refreshments will be available. Everyone is welcome to participate or simply enjoy the event and our club

grounds - we are “family friendly”.

Drawing for the winner of a Weatherby “Orion” O/U shotgun will be at the October 30 shoot. Tickets available from any club member. These “turkey shoots” are fundraisers to support local club projects. The Izaak Walton League of America a national conservation organization dedicated to clean air, clean waters, and wise stewardship of our land and natural resources. Information about the IWLA available at the shoots.

LIONS CLUB HOLIDAY

BAZAAR: Laketon Lions Club is having their annual Holiday Bazaar on October 15, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Manchester Church of the Brethren. Lunch will be served by the Laketon Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents. We are also raffling off three items: Nixon Watch valued at $200, a Neighborhood Fresh gift card for $150, and a Walmart gift card for $100. Tickets are $5 for one ticket and $20 for five tickets. You can get your tickets at the bazaar or from any Laketon Lions Club member. Please come to the bazaar and get an early start on your Christmas shopping all in one spot!!

FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on

Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. Manchester.

THURSDAY’S CHILD: Do you have a newborn?

Thursday’s Child has a lovely gift bag of useful items for you and your child! We recently changed our inventory to newborn through 4T (some 5T). Diapers, wipes, jackets and other necessities for little ones are also in stock. ALL ITEMS ARE FREE, and there are NO INCOME

REQUIREMENTS!

Thursday’s Child is open from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday in the same building as the Thrift Shop (410 N. Market Street).

COME SEE US!

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.

NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail .com or you may call me at 260-9828800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of the paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.

Urbana Lions distribute dictionaries

The Urbana Lion Club has a project they have done for several years. The project is ordering and delivering dictionaries to Sharp Creek third graders.

The Lions orders around 100 dictionaries each year. Then they make

arrangements with Sharp Creek Grade School to present the Third Grade Class their new dictionaries. This year Lion 2nd Vice President Luke Hunt and Lion Secretary Michael Snell delivered and presented dictionaries. There were

80-some students present. Lion Luke Hunt had the class do several activities with their new dictionaries; for instance, he asked them to see who would be the first to find the word creek. The students were very excited Cont. on Pg. 18.

Ehel Eib scoops a bag of sugar corn at the LaFontaine Lions Club’s booth at Mississinewa 1812. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Honor your pastor during October

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Also called Clergy Appreciation Month, the celebration was begun in 1994 by Focus on the Family to promote a specific time of the year for members of the church to financially support their ministry.

The church’s involvement in our country’s history has been vast and has, at times, affected the direction of the country as a whole. The role of the clergy has always been crucial to churches and the communities where they are located. In the United States and throughout history, there is a long record of churches honoring their clergy. Here are some ideas to honor your pastor and his family this month: 1) Write them a meaningful card and message; 2) Have children make ‘thank you’ art projects and gifts; 3) Hold a text event by encouraging church members to send them uplifting text messages through the month; 4) Surprise the pastor with a family trip; 5) Give them a special day off; 6) Perform needed home repairs for them; 7) Offer babysitting for their children so mom and dad can enjoy a date night; and 8) Help them minister to the community. And remember, pastors deserve to be appreciated every day of the year. Don’t stop after October!

The Lagro Century Club will meet Thursday, Oct. 20, at the home of Carolyn Roser. Roll call will be answered to: Your favorite “comfort” food. A collection will be taken for the Lagro Food Pantry.

The Lagro American Legion

Post 248, 800 Washington St., will be serving breakfast every Saturday morning from 8 to 10 a.m. The cost is $10 for a large variety of breakfast items. Start your weekend off with breakfast and fellowship with your friends.

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. The sermon for October 16 is “Esau’s Egregious Error,” based on Genesis 25:27-34. Everyone is welcome to join Preacher Mark every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for Prayer and Bible study as he teaches on Paul’s Prison Epistles. You are encouraged to support the Dora Men’s Group cookoff team, The Holy Wranglers, at the Wabash Cannonball Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, October 15.

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 invites you to Sunday School from 9-10 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. every Sunday. Tim Brown is the speaker for October 16.

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

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

Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church meets on Wednesdays (on days MSDWC is in session from

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) COUNTY OF WABASH) CAUSE NO.:85C01-2209-EU-000089

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF IRIS W. MIDDAUGH, deceased

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that Mitzi Pilgrim was, on the 15th day of September 2022, appointed personal representative of the estate of Iris W. Middaugh, deceased, who died on August 14, 2022 .

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

Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 15th day of September 2022.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Wabash County, Indiana

through the end of March) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Activities include: Bible lesson, singing, game time in the gym, and supper.

Moms’ Klub meets the first Thursday of every month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Lagro United Methodist Church. Check with the church or Angie Burcroff (260-571-6380) for any changes in time. Kids are welcome! Provided is a simple supper and childcare. This group is for any moms with children (ages up to 18), for those trying to adopt, and those planning on having children. Let Angie know if you will able to join them and if you have children coming so arrangements can be made.

Northfield’s Norse Honor students last week were Brinlei Swihart and Natalie Fausett. Brinlei was recognized for helping another student. Natalie was recognized for helping clean up a mess after class. Thank you and congratulations, Brinlei and Natalie! Keep up the good work.

Upcoming events for Northfield Junior/Senior High School:

Oct. 12 –

PSAT/SAT School Day; National Honor Society

Induction in Auditorium at 7 p.m.; Football Practice; Volleyball Practice (V/JV); Boys and Girls Open Gym; 6th Gr Volleyball –Wabash; Volleyball (7/8).

Oct. 13 – Football Practice; Volleyball Practice (V/JV); Volleyball (7/8).

Oct. 14 –Volleyball Practice (V/JV); Football (V) at North Miami Middle/HS.

Oct. 15 – Cheer Practice.

Oct. 17-21 – No School – Fall Break.

October 17 –Cheer Practice; Girls Basketball Practice; Football Practice; Volleyball Practice (V/JV); Boys BB Open Gym; Volleyball (7/8); CANCELED –Football (JV) –Norh Miami.

Oct. 18 – Girls Basketball Practice; Football Practice; Volleyball Practice (V/JV).

Oct. 19 – Girls Basketball Practice; Football Practice; Volleyball Practice (V/JV); Boys BB Open Gym.

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.

Lagro Happy Bir thday: Oct. 16 – Shirley Shellenbarger; Oct.

19 – Barbara Chopson.

Happy Anniversary: Oct. 13 – Mike and Bev Urschel.

Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? Do you have a special event to share? If so, just send me an email at the address listed above, or text me at 260-571-2577; the deadline is Thursdays by 7 p.m. I’d love to share your special day or your community event. Let’s share the news!

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: PROBATE DIVISION COUNTY OF WABASH) CAUSE NO.: 85C01-2209-EU-000094 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ) ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF ) JACQUELINE M. SPRING, DECEASED )

NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION

Notice is hereby given that on 9/23/2022, Aaron C.Spring was appointed Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF JACQUELINE M. SPRING, deceased, who died on August 27, 2022.

All persons having 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 County, Indiana, this 9/23/2022.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court

the Estate : Douglas C. Lehman

C. Lehman

Charles W. Backs (19255-02)

Barnes & Thomburg LLP

S. Harrison St. Suite 600

Wayne IN 46802, Attorneys 260-423-9440

Personal

welcome to come and fellowship with each other.

LAFONTAINE

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OES News

LaFontaine

Chapter Order of the Eastern Star met recently for their October meeting. The Chapter and dining room were decorated with pumpkins and fall arrangements.

Congratulations were extended to the following: Daisy Jean Doyle was born Sept. 29, the daughter of Meghan and Bryce Doyle, granddaughter of Lori and Mike Brane and great-granddaughter of Mary Brane.

JoDee and Gary Dale welcomed granddaughter Hayley Jean Dale on Sept. 19.

Thinking of you cards were sent to Jim Leming and Phyllis Brodt. A get well card was sent to the Worthy Grand Patron, Jim Rogers who had surgery. Florida members Wendy Black, Judy Capes and June Lindsay are all safe. Judy lives in Naples and her home has water damage but no structural damage. Jim and Linda Landis’ winter home at Lake Placid suffered wind damage to the carport. Tim and Mindy Weaver in North Carolina are safe and no damage.

Lois Brewer will be recognized as a 75-Year Member in 2023, and Mike Brane will receive his 25-Year membership award.

The District 18 Association meeting will be held at LaFontaine Chapter on Oct. 13. There will be a dinner at 6 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 7 p.m. The chapter will furnish soup and sandwiches and members will bring a salad or dessert.

President Leila Ferguson, Royal Center Chapter will conduct the “Fall

Fun Night” meeting which will honor the Grand Page, Grand Usher and Grand Chapter Committee Appointments. Darlene Turner of LaFontaine served as Grand Page.

The next meeting will be Nov. 7 and is the annual Family Thanksgiving Dinner. The meal will be at 6 p.m. with the chapter furnishing the turkey and dressing, drinks and table service.

The Ways and Means Committee, Kaye Sorrell, Beth Weaver, Janet Weaver, Kim O’Banion, Lisa Hutchinson and Lori Geller are in charge of the preparations. They will also be collecting non-perishable food items for the local food pantry. This will also be the official visit of our District Deputy.

A collection was taken to purchase wreaths for the Marion National Cemetery through Wreaths across America. A total of 15 wreaths will be ordered. September birthdays were Andrea Benbow, Lori Brane, Mary Brane, Lemoine Enyeart, Lori Geller, Roberta Klein, Diane Moore, Jean Sneed, Sheryl Warner and Sandra Weaver. October birthdays were Carolyn Blake, Lois Brewer, June Lindsay, Charles Max Martin and Elsie Smith. Roberta Ancil, District Deputy explained the new Membership Pin.

THE LAFONTAINE/LI BERTY TWP. HISTORY CLUB met Thursday, Sept. 22, in the Troyer Memorial Library, LaFontaine. Sixteen members and one guest attended.

President Alec opened the meeting. He turned the meeting over to Marlin “Bubba” Pattee for the

History Lesson on Antique Firearms. Marlin brought seven black powder long rifles and 6 black powder hand guns and an antique powder tester. This is only a small portion of his collection.

He told a little history on each gun and how he acquired them. The 7 long rifles were: 50 caliber match box, a flint lock, a cap lock, a London arms, a stage gun, a Lancaster 36 caliber and a side slapper. The hand guns he picked to show: a blunder bust, a duck foot, sometimes called a boarding pistol or pirates pistol, a flint lock, a dueling pistol, a Ruger 45 pistol, and a Colt.

He also showed an antique powder tester. There was a lot of group participation enjoyed by all.

Marlin finished his lesson, telling of him being a safety instructor for the National Rifle Association for several years. Hugh Cook was scheduled to share the history of the Teays River, that runs underground of LaFontaine, but due to bronchitis he and Marlin changed months.

The group is planning to have Hugh to do his presentation at the next meeting Oct 27.

Janet Pattee read the minutes of the Aug. 25, meeting. Oren Guenin gave the treasurer’s report. There are now 31 members. John Sutton has graciously offered to add an addition on to the library. This has been approved by the library board and the town board.

The history club will be responsible for shelving, computers, etc. Plans are that the addition will be a museum and genealogy room.

Regina shared that the Trolley

Tour for Oct 1, to Miami County is full. Rick Eppley’s bench had been found and the fire department has placed it at the north end of the fire department facing Wabash Avenue.

Leon Kirk was introduced as a new member.

The library board and the history club will be sharing a table at the Small Town Expo. Next meeting will be at the Troyer Memorial Library, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. We would love to have you come join us. We thank Grandma Guenin for our refreshments.

LAFONTAINE/ LIBERTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is looking for candidates who are eager to give back and make a difference. Do you want an opportunity to get more involved in your community? Contact the LaFontaine Fire Department at (765)-981-4000 and leave a message or ask any firefighter for info. Thank you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ezekiel Jacobson Ty Manning Oct. 13, Mary Newhouse, Avah Hyden, Kelley Sarll, Chance Enyeart Oct. 14, Melody Deal Oct. 15, Ava James Milliner Oct. 16, Grant Kelly, Rex Christopher Finch Oct. 17, Larry Wente Oct. 18, France Lane, Codie Sarll, Meadow Teske Oct. 19, Nicholas Perlich, Oct. 20

HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY Gary and Cece Wood Oct. 2 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Charles and Bev Kelley, Ken and Deana Kreighbaum, Kep and Andrea Benbow Oct. 15, Collin and Jessi Huston Oct. 16, Tyler and Alysis Olson Oct. 17,

Urbana news

to try and best their friends.

Lion Luke was showing the class that the dictionary is a handy tool and full of information. The dictionary contains information on each of the United States, maps of the world, world’s largest bodies of water, information on every country, number of different languages and religions, planets summary of our solar system, even specifications about the earth.

This dictionary contains American Sign Language Alphabet and Braille. This little item that the lions presented to the third grade is just packed full of information. After Lion Luke had the Students look-up several other words

and items, he asked Lion Michael to do some sign language with the class. Lion Michael explained to the class that there is not a sign for every word and that is where finger spelling with the American Sign Language Alphabet comes into play.

Lion Michael then asked the class to spell their name using the alphabet. Several of the class found it to be a fun and different.

Lion Michael also

showed them how to sign truck, help and hurt. All in all it turned out to be a very nice visit and you could see the smiles on their faces as they were able to find the word, point it out and finger spell their name. Lion’s Luke and Michael on behalf of the Urbana Lions Club, would like to thank Sharp Creek, Mrs. Riggle and entire Third Grade Class for giving the Lions Cont. on Pg. 19.

Urbana Lions 2nd Vice President Luke Hunt explains the use and how important dictionary can be.

Urbana news ...cont. from Pg. 18

the opportunity to present the dictionaries.

Prayer concerns: Marilyn Karns, Julie Miller, John Eltzroth, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Duane Wagner, Kim and Brian Frank, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox.

The Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on Oct. 5. They try to meet every Wednesday and have breakfast together and talk about what is happening. Those attending were Larry and Nancy Meyer, Helen Dawes, Guy and Diane Holmes and Pat McNabney.

Come on down and join in on the fun. They would love to have you join them.

Urbana’s 22nd

Annual Halloween Car & Truck Show will be held at the Urbana Ball Diamond, Oct. 15, 2022. Show time 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Entry fee: $10. This is a Judged show. Dash Plaques, Top 50 awards and 5 specialty awards will be presented. There also will be goody bags door prizes, 50/50 drawing and raffles. Award presentation at 3 pm.

There is a free Halloween Costume Contest open to all who would like to participate, adults and kids. The Urbana Lions will be providing food and soft

drinks at the Snack Shack. Restroom facilities available. This is an activity to raise funds for the Urbana Streetlights. Come and show your support.

Birthday wishes: Oct. 5 Rhonda Baer, Oct. 5 John Stambaugh, Oct. 6 Jarod Fitch, Oct. 8 Lori Siders, Oct. 9 Roxanne Haupert, Oct. 12 Tracy Bostwick, Oct. 13 Kasen Fitch, Oct. 15 Eileen Weck and Oct. 15 Katie Lee.

Anniversaries: Oct. 17 Ron and Rhonda Baer and Oct. 18 Jarod and Brittany Fitch.

Wabash County

CLEAN 4-FAMILY Garage

Sale: 938 N. 300 W. Friday, Oct. 14, 8am-5:30pm. Lots of name brand clothing women’s 0 to plus. Some men’s and children’s cloth ing, two side-by-side refrig erators, white, work good. Couch, chairs, end tables, coffee table, brass frame & bed, bedding, decorative pillows, area rugs, wooden clothes hamper, bird & chicken collection, kitchen items, home decorations, antiques, shoes, purses, women’s pajamas & much more.

EVERYTHING 1/2 PRICE Roadside - Antiques, col lectibles, and the unusual. 9am-5pm, Saturday, October 15 only! 2721 N. 600 W., Wabash.

GARAGE SALE: 453 W. Waterworks Road. Friday, Oct. 14, 3pm-6pm; Saturday, Oct. 15, 9am5pm.

Wabash City

RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, October 15, 229 Elm Street, Wabash. 10am-2pm. Girls clothing, misses & plus size cloth ing, men’s clothing, house hold items, toys.

WOMAN’S CLUBHOUSE 770 W. Hill, at City Park. Offering quality merchan dise: home decor & holiday items, very nice clothing, S to XXL, Men’s jeans and shirts, 50, 1940’s folding chairs, 2 sets Pfaltzgraff dishes, furniture, novels, kids games & scrapbook items. October 14 and 15, 8am-2pm.

North Manchester

GARAGE SALE: Saturday & Sunday, Oct 15-16 start ing @ 9am. 301 Colonial Lane, North Manchester. 28’ fiberglass extension ladder, steel yard wagon, 2 soccer type goals, alu minum tri-fold utility ramps, stainless steel sink with faucet, grinding wheel/wire brush on stand, miscella neous duffel bags, 7’ tall cabinet section, various Nike &, Adidas soccer/baseball cleats & shin guards, oak cabinet doors, various home decor pictures/items, Keurig cof fee machine still in box, old steel heavy Hoffman wall cabinets, oak/steel coat rack, curtain rods, teenage boy/men’s clothing items & snow gear, and more!

HUGE MULTIFAMILY

/Moving sale - Saturday, October 15, 9am-4pm. Furniture, tools, books, games, puzzles, toys, dish es, bedding, holiday decor. Tons of miscellaneous. 703 E. Miami Street, North Manchester

Articles For Sale

2016 X300 John Deere rid ing mower. 42” deck, 240 hours, new battery (2022). $1600, 260-388-8269.

APPLES (LOCALLY GROWN)! Asian pears, cider, and apple butter.

Open Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 1pm-5pm through November 22nd. David & Valerie Doud’s Countyline Orchard, 7877 W. 400 N., Wabash, IN 46992. (In Wabash County) 765-833-6122. Cash or check only.

Announcements

TRUNK-OR-TREAT:

Southside Freewill Baptist Church, 360 Columbus Street. Saturday, October 22, 1pm-4pm. Food, candy, games, prizes! Come join us!!

For Rent

APARTMENTS FOR Rent: 1 bedroom apartment. Stove and Refrigerator fur nished. $575/Month plus gas & electric. Large 2 bedroom apartment. Stove and refrigerator furnished. $775/Month plus gas & electric. 260-563-2691.

FOR RENT: 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath, country house with attached garage. 6 miles north of Wabash. No smok ing. No pets. $1500/month. Utilities not included. 260571-0353.

Employment Employment cont.

HELP WANTED: Part time sales reps. Monday-Friday, flexible schedule. Mail resume to: Platinum Ink Marketing, Inc., 115 1/2 E. Main Street, North Manchester, IN 46962.

PLATINUM INK Marketing Inc. is looking for a full time Graphic Designer to do art work and typeset orders. Monday-Friday, flexible hours. Send resume to: Primitive Ink. Marketing Inc., 115 1/2 E. Main Street, North Manchester, IN 46962.

Wanted