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Masks optional at City Schools’ events after school

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaper ofwabash.com Wabash City Schools’ board of trustees decided at its regular board meeting Nov. 15 to adjust its Covid-19 strategy in order to implement some personal choice at after-school events.

“As we are entering our winter sports season, we dug into the guidance from the Indiana Department of Health and there is a small little part on there that says that the requirement to not quarantine students, if all are masked, only applies to the classroom setting,” said Superintendent Dr. Amy Sivley as she introduced a mask-optional initiative for the school corporation’s extra-curricular activities for spectators, participants, coaches and workers.

Sivley said that while participants during sporting events engage in those activities without masks, a positive case of Covid-19 still requires isolation for all those close to the infected. “Knowing this, knowing that we’re going to have to quarantine these students any-

way, I’m recommending that for our after-school activities, extracurricular, that we go back to mask optional,” she said. “We’re going to have to quarantine the team if they have a positive case. This will allow our workers, our coaches and our spectators to remain mask optional.”

As Sivley made her presentation, Board Vice President Bill Konyha expressed concerns about the panel adopting a new policy or policy change without having readings, like those municipalities have when passing ordinances.

“I believe we have an obligation to be transparent and open, and give the people we serve the opportunity to offer their opinion,” Konyha said.

Sivley added that the proposed change was forecasted on the agenda ahead of the meeting, giving any citizens with input an opportunity to address the board at the meeting.

The board asked if anyone in attendance had any comments on the proposed change.

With no public input, the board voted 4-1. Konyha voted against.

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City Schools board updated on DLI event

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com Educators at OJ Neighbours Elementary School are using realworld scenarios to develop the multilingual skills of their young students.

In a program called Dual Learning Immersion, youngsters are given opportunities to use multiple languages in everyday interactions. At the semi-monthly meeting of the Wabash City Schools board of trustees meeting Nov. 15, program personnel told the board members about one such recent event.

“We had a couple of objectives when approaching this,” said Alex Parnin, OJ Neighbour third grade DLI teacher who told the board about the school’s OJ Neighbour DLI Market.

“The primary thing we were trying to do was to use the language the way they could outside the school room,” he said. “We’re doing things like currency exchange and we’re doing it all in Spanish of course. It was a really nice, immersive experience that was provided in a controlled environment.”

art projects; stories read to the children and music presentations.

“I got to see the first graders go through it and when they got up to

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Rafael Camaras plays a song in Spanish to attentive first graders. Photo provided Parnin told the board that the event enjoyed success due to the concerted efforts of all those who assisted.

“A big objective was also to try to involve the community and the families too because as you know it was a big educational experience and a community experience as well,” he said.

The DLI Market consisted of a food stand, which required students

to interact using their language skills; a theater

production presented by high school exchange students;

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Dual Language Immersion organizers pose with OJ Neighbours third graders. Photo provided

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Schools Superintendent Dr. Amy Sivley. “It was so neat to see them with their money and speaking in Spanish and telling the ladies what they wanted. It was really awesome.”

Rafael Camaras, a Spanish teacher in the school’s DLI program, assisted with the event, along with his wife and fellow Spanish

Farmers urged to keep stubble in No-Till November

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is encouraging Indiana farmers to keep the tillage equipment in the machine shed during No-Till November.

First launched in 2017, the NRCS project is a conservation twist on the national cancer awareness No Shave November campaign that encourages people not to shave during the entire month.

“No-till farming is a cornerstone soil health conservation practice, which also promotes water quality while saving farmers time and money. It is also a key climate smart practice, that helps store more carbon in the soil,” said Wabash County NRCS District Conservationist Adam Jones. “One of the first soil health principles is ‘do not disturb.’”

teacher Rebeca Zurita.

“We are very happy and integrated in the Wabash community,” Camaras said. “We arrived in Wabash last July with our two kids from a Spanish goverment program for Spanish teachers in the U.S.”

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Salvation Army seeks volunteers

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com The local chapter of the Salvation Army, along with the Wabash Area Ministerial Association have announced that it’s once again time for volunteers to engage in the annual tradition of fundraising for the needy — and a shortage of volunteers has the organization asking for help.

“We need about 40 volunteers,” said Angela Quinn, the Salvation Army’s Northern Regional Liaison who oversees the Peru Service Extension Unit.

“The money that they raise goes back into their community to help those in need,” Quinn said. “It’s definitely a good community service opportunity to help

Rev. Rick Carder, director of church engagement at Josiah White’s, rings the bell for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. Photo provided people in the area.”

According to Quinn and Pastor Kirk Johnson with WAMA, the annual fundraiser is known as the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign.

“In the past we’ve been able to raise upwards of $12,000 through ringing the bell,” said Johnson.

The program, according to Salvation Army’s website, began in 1891 in San

Francisco.

Johnson said fully staffing all the Red Kettle spots in Wabash County this year will be an extra challenge with the resignation of one of the program’s biggest contributors.

“Mary-Ellen Clark has been our site coordinator to disburse Salvation Army funds in Wabash County for several years,” said Johnson, who added that health concerns caused

Clark to hang up the bell.

“I have worked alongside her in her capacity as our Wabash Area Ministerial Association (WAMA) Community Fund intake person in my support role as the current treasurer of WAMA. Mary-Ellen dealt

with it all up until a few weeks ago.”

Johnson and Quinn both said they are working to fill all the available slots for bell ringers before the campaign begins Nov. 26.

“This ministry meets vital needs where we live,” said Johnson, who Continued on Page 6

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PEO has November meeting The November meeting of PEO Chapter BY of Wabash was called to order by Sue Gray at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. There were 11 members present at the meeting.

At the PEO National Virtual Convention several amendments to the PEO Rules were passed. There were four amendments that will directly affect the Chapter beginning in February.

The annual fundraiser with Garden Gate Nursery has been a great success.

Members voted to make

three donations to PEO Scholarship/Loan Funds.

The club donated to the Educational Loan Fund five memorials for members who have passed to Chapter Eternal, a significant donation to Cotty College, a four year University sponsored and supported by PEO, and a smaller donation to which ever fund has the greatest need.

Officers appreciate all the members who have sold Garden Gate Nursery Gift Cards and all our friends, families, and neighbors who purchased gift cards.

Salvation Army added that WAMA has aided the campaign since 2015.

“Currently we have three locations for bell ringers and kettles where people can give,” he said. “In Wabash at Kroger and Walmart and in North Manchester at the New Market. There are also counter kettles located in various businesses.

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...continued from Page 5 the lives of our neighbors,” he said. “Ringing the bell is a wonderful way to encourage people this time of year as you smile and wish people a Merry Christmas. But, it’s

greater than that because as we raise money, we’re also raising hope and bringing real change to the people right where we live.”

To volunteer, call 765-327-3986.

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Richard Unger, 95

Clifford Hunt, 81 U.S. Army veteran Dec. 19, 1939 – Nov. 15, 2021 Clifford Hunt, 81, of Wabash, died at 5:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine.

He was born on Dec. 19, 1939, in Pikeville, Ky., to Charles Lee and Louise (Morrison) Hunt, but was raised in Sarah Ann, W.Va. Clifford was a 1959 graduate of Logan High School in Logan, W.Va. and enjoyed attending the class reunions.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1963-1965, and in the Indiana National Guard from 1975-1978. He worked at GDX/GenCorp Automotive in Wabash 45 years, retiring in 2007. He was a member of the Wabash Moose Lodge, American Legion Post 15, and was very active at the Dallas Winchester Senior Center. He enjoyed going to casinos and playing slot machines.

He is survived by two sons, Charlie (Diana) Hunt of Somerset, and Robert Hunt of Kokomo; seven grandchildren, Chase (Hope) Hunt of LaFontaine, Cassandra Diskey of Huntington, Megan Rish of Columbia City, Christopher Hunt of Laketon, Emma Hunt of Somerset, Brittany (Ben) Brubaker and Amanda (Mikey) Stevenson, both of Wabash; 13 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Marcella (Paul) Johnson of Versailles, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Logan Hunt, and three sisters, Opal LeMaster, Donna Haneline, and Irene Centers.

There will be a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Dallas Winchester Senior Center.

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

Was a retired farmer Feb. 21, 1926 – Nov. 14, 2021 Richard Duane Unger, 95, of rural Wabash, died at 10 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born on Feb. 21, 1926, in Wabash, to Richard and Frances (Wilson) Unger.

Richard married Barbara L. Nelson at the Richvalley United Methodist Church on July 28, 1946; she died June 15, 2007.

He was a retired farmer and had also worked at the Richvalley Elevator. He was a member of the Richvalley United Methodist Church for 83 years, and was their oldest living member. He lived his entire life within a two mile radius of Richvalley, and Unger Acres had been his residence since 1946. Richard loved his family and his church. He was an avid Cubs

and Purdue Boilermaker fan.

He enjoyed playing euchre with his family and was the last member of his euchre club.

He is survived by four children, Cindi Price and Pam (Ben) Smith, both of Wabash, Randy Neil Unger of Woodward, Okla., and R. Lindy (Tammy) Unger of Wabash; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Richvalley United Methodist Church, with Pastor Jack Suits officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Visitation was Friday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Preferred memorial is Richvalley United Methodist Church.

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

Mabel Lutz, 90 Attended art school Oct. 9, 1931 – Nov. 15, 2021 Mabel Ruth Lutz, 90, of Wabash, died at 4:05 p.m., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru, where she had lived the past 2 years.

She was born on Oct. 9, 1931, in Salem, to Samuel E. and Minnie (Shields) Clark.

Mabel was a 1949 graduate of Salem High School, and attended the Fort Wayne Art Institute in 1950.

She married Jack L. Lutz at the Wabash First United Methodist Church on May 12, 1951.

She was a homemaker and also worked at General Electric in Wabash

from 1949-1952. She was a member of the Wabash First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband Jack L. Lutz, of Peru; two daughters, Diana (Ed) Barber of Trafalgar, and Marty (Ed) Holycross of Bunker Hill; daughter-in-law, Johnetta

Wells-Lutz; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and her brother Marvin (Sandy) Clark of Salem.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Mark Lutz, six brothers, two sisters.

Memorial services will be at a later date.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is the Wabash First United Methodist Church Kitchen Fund.

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

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Kathy Sluss, 58 Enjoyed flea markets June 30, 1963 – Nov. 15, 2021 Kathy Lynn Sluss, 58, of Wabash, died at 11:57 a.m., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at her home.

She was born on June 30, 1963, in Paintsville, Ky., to Estill and Margaret Webb.

Kathy was a 1981 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Jeffery A. Sluss in Dungannon, Va., on May 31, 1986.

She worked 18 years at Wabash Magnetics, and 3 years at the 7-Mile Mini Mart in Urbana.

Kathy attended the Christian Heritage Church in Wabash. She loved spending time with her family, going to flea markets, woodworking, gardening, and sewing. She will be forever loved and missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by husband, Jeffery A. Sluss of Wabash; son, Christopher Sluss of Wabash, step-son, Travis Sluss of Ossian; grandchildren, Gage Sluss and Sylas Sluss, both of Wabash; step-granddaughter, Annika Sluss of Ossian; parents, Estill and Margaret Webb, of Wabash; two sisters, Connie (Tim) Beckner of Wabash, and Teresa (Kenneth) Brown of Dandridge, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation and funeral services were Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash, with the Rev. Tim Prater and the Rev. Charlie Easterday officiating. Burial was in Friends Cemetery, Wabash.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.

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

Jeffery Shelton, 28 Enjoyed the outdoors Oct. 24, 1993 – Nov. 14, 2021 Jeffery Miles Shelton, 28, Roann, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

He was born Oct. 24, 1993.

Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Nov. 22, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service.

Bernadette Bradley, 73 Worked at Veterinary Clinic June 26, 1948 – Nov. 16, 2021 Bernadette Bradley, 73, North Manchester, died Nov. 16, 2021.

Visitation 2-7 p.m. Nov. 19 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester and 10-11 a.m. Nov. 20 at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, North Manchester.

Services to follow.

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Gary Corn, 65

Donna Slater, 59

Retired from Dalton Foundry

Served as USA Swimming Official

April 3, 1956 – Nov. 17, 2021

Dec. 6, 1961 – Nov. 14, 2021

Gary Wayne Corn, 65, of rural North Manchester, died at 3:11 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, at his home in North Manchester.

He was born on April 3, 1956, in Wabash, to Lester Roy and JoAnn (Widmeyer) Corn.

Gary was a 1974 graduate of Northfield High School. He married Robin France on Nov. 1, 1980. Gary worked 25 years at Manchester Foundry and retired from Dalton Foundry in Warsaw after 15 years. He was a member of the Lagro Sons of the American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, talking politics, and loved his family.

He is survived by his wife, Robin Corn of North Manchester; three children,

Roy Earl France of Warsaw, Mark A. France and Tylena Corn, both of North Manchester; nine grandchildren; mother, JoAnn Corn of Wabash; brother, Bob (Nancy) Corn of Lagro; and his sister, Sheryl (Bryan) Wright of Alexander, Va. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Roy Corn, two brothers, Dan and David Corn, and his sister, Roxy Corn.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Rick Borgman officiating. Visitation was Monday, at the funeral home.

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

Eileen Waite, 93 Enjoyed making dolls March 24, 1928 – Nov. 17, 2021 Eileen Ruth Waite, 93, of Wabash, passed away at 2:40 p.m.

Nov. 17, 2021, at Wabash Parkview Wabash Hospital.

She was born March 24, 1928 in Peru, to Raymond C. Wise and Esther L. (McMinn) Wise.

She was a 1947 graduate of Somerset High School. She married Carl E. Waite in Warsaw on Decmber 18, 1948; He passed away March of 1989.

She worked several jobs during her lifetime, with the Marion VA being her last. Her hobby was dolls and was the President of the Christmas City Doll Club for several years. She made and sold porcelain dolls all over the world. Dolls were her passion.

She also enjoyed flea markets, cooking, ceramics, shopping, bingo, but most of all she enjoyed her family.

She is survived by her daughter; Phyllis (Terry) Jivery, of LaFontaine; and

grandsons; Jeremy (Leia) Waite, of LaFontaine, Luke Waite, of Oklahoma, and Jason Waite, of Wabash; six greatgrandchildren; Tiffany Key, of Kokomo, Austin Key, of Wabash, Hannah Waite, Sadie Waite, Abby Waite, and Jacob Waite, all of LaFontaine; and one great-greatgranddaughter, Jocelyn Key, of Wabash.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, brother; Raymond G. Wise, sons; Steve Waite and Rod Waite, and Granddaughter; Angela Bowling.

Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating.

Burial will follow at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery.

Preferred memorials are to Riley Hospital for Children 705 Riley Hospital Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46202 .

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, have been trusted with Eileen Waite’s final arrangements.

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

Donna Sue Slater, 59, of Bloomington, passed from this life into eternal life peacefully in her home on Nov. 14, 2021, with her family lovingly by her side.

Donna was born on Dec. 6, 1961 to Don and Ann Gillespie in Wabash. She grew up in the country and was a proud farm girl. Growing up she raised goats for 4-H, loved her barn cats and the family dogs.

A 1980 graduate of Southwood High School and 1984 graduate of Manchester College, Donna was a certified public accountant. At Manchester she met her husband, Craig. They raised their three sons, Carson, Darren and Harrison in Yorktown. Her family meant more to her than anything and she was unendingly proud of her sons. She made sure that each one had every opportunity available to them, and loved that she was a stay-athome Mom. She was active with her boys in Scouting, band and sports, spending her weekends at ball diamonds and swimming pools. She was a USA Swimming Official to both help the Yorktown Swim Club, and more importantly be closer to the pool than sitting in the stands. Donna

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had a gift of making everyone feel like family. She loved to cook and share her recipes with family and friends. No event was complete without Donna’s contribution of a wonderful meal.

Donna leaves behind her parents, Don and Ann Gillespie of Wabash; her husband, Craig, of 36 years; and sons Carson (Karen) of Wichita, Kan., Darren of Brownsburg, and Harrison of Noblesville. She leaves behind her grandchild, Simon, and his soon to be born brother. She cherished being a grandmother, and loved to spend time with Simon. She is also survived by her brother, Jay (Bonnie Hobbs) Gillespie of LaFontaine, and dear friend Nan Hummel who graciously assisted with her care.

She leaves many other family members, friends and her dogs, Ace and Marshall, who will miss her greatly.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers please consider a donation in memory of Donna to the Bloomington Health Foundation, PO Box 249, Bloomington, IN 47402 or to a charity of your choice. There will be a celebration of life, tentatively scheduled for March 2022 in Bloomington.

Peggy Heflin, 88 Worked at Manchester Co-op Aug. 25, 1933 - Nov. 18, 2021 Peggy Joan Heflin, 88, formerly of rural Urbana, died at 7:21 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

She was born on Aug. 25, 1933, in Tipton, to Orrien Alexander and Delee (Freeland) Morris.

Peggy was a 1951 graduate of Tipton High School and attended Manchester College for 2 years. She married Max Lavon Heflin on June 29, 1952, in Tipton; he died Oct. 17, 2020.

Peggy was a homemaker and farmer’s wife, and also worked at Manchester Co-Op for 14 years.

She was a member of Ladies Night Out Home Economics Club. Peggy enjoyed her dogs and cats, gardening, raising flowers, and loved cooking, especially baking pies and rolls, and also spending time with her family.

She is survived by two children, Kirk Von (Carlotta Bach) Heflin of Vienna,

Austria, and Karen (Lee) Smith of Wabash; three grandchildren, Kayla (Casey) Taylor and Lyman “Len” (Megan) Smith, both of Wabash, and Luna Heflin of Vienna; three great-grandchildren, Kyle Smith, Casey Taylor Jr., and Lyman “Rhett” Smith, all of Wabash; and sister, Sue (Chuck) Cardwell of Kokomo.

She was also preceded in death by, her parents, five brothers, and three sisters.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Jerry Gauthier officiating. Burial will be in Mississinewa Cemetery, Somerset. Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Wabash Zion Lutheran Church.

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

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North Manchester Public Safety Arrests Olivia M. Jeffrey, 40, Andrews, arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia at 11:56 p.m. on Nov. 10.

Brian S. Prater, 44, Claypool, arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia at 11:56 p.m.

Nov. 10.

Incidents Theft reported in the 200 block of North Market Street at 11:42 p.m.

Nov. 13.

Battery reported in the 200 block of North Walnut Street at 12:25 a.m.

Nov. 14.

Accidents Vehicles driven

by Oran J. Winebrenner, 75, Fort Wayne, and Wendy Zehender, 35, St. Forest, Ohio, collided in the 1000 block of State Road 114 West at 5:07 p.m. Nov. 14.

A vehicle driven

by Katelyn A. Andritsch, 24, North Manchester, struck a deer in the 2000 block of East S.R. 114 at 9:16 p.m.

Nov. 15.

Vehicles driven

by Chidinma Monyei, 20, Fort Wayne, and Jennifer ThorntonGreer, 53, Denver, collided in the 400 block of West 7th Street at 6:17 a.m.

Nov. 17.

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Police and fire reports A vehicle driven

by Wanda E. Miller, 85, North Manchester, struck a parked vehicle in the 700 block of North Wayne Street at 5:57 p.m. Nov. 17.

Fire Runs North Manchester Fire Department responded: To the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist at 5:28 p.m. Nov. 10.

To the 1200 block of North Wayne Street for a medical assist at 5:09 a.m.

Nov. 11.

To the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist at 9:25 p.m. Nov. 11.

To the 300 block of Cecil Street for a medical assist at 10:53 a.m. Nov. 12.

To the 300 block of S.R. 13 North for a medical assist at 9:56 a.m. Nov. 13.

To the 800 block of South Orchard Drive for a medical assist at 4:33 p.m.

Nov. 13.

To the 300 block of Hickory Drive for a medical assist at 4:42 p.m. Nov. 13.

Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant township fire departments responded to the 400 block of West 7th Street for a suspicious odor caused by malfunctioning equipment at 11:53 a.m. Nov. 14.

To the 500 block of Kech Street for a medical assist at 3:33 a.m. Nov. 15.

Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant township fire departments responded to an

alarm in the 600 block of East College Avenue at 9:29 a.m. Nov. 15.

To the 1100 block of West 4th Street for a medical assist at 9:38 a.m. Nov. 15.

To the 500 block of Crestview Drive for a medical assist at 8:07 a.m. Nov. 16.

To the 200 block of East 8th Street for a medical assist at 3:19 p.m. Nov. 16.

To the 500 block of North Elm Street for a medical assist at 6:40 p.m.

Nov. 17.

Wabash Police Accident Vehicles driven

by Sherri K. Lane, 69, Somerset, and Teresa D. Bowman, 55, Lagro, collided at 403 Cass Street, Wabash at 3:06 p.m.

Nov. 16. Damage up to $5,000.

Arrests Jessica K. Webster, 32, Fort Wayne, arrested for failure to appear.

Gary G. Stout, 62, Wabash, arrested on two counts of operating while intoxicated.

Arlyn Lynch, 70, Wabash, arrested for failure to appear.

Ian G. Ansel, 20, Wabash, arrested for possession of methamphetamine and driving while suspended with a prior.

Ira Bragg, IV, 49, Wabash, arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia.

Nichole L. Hubbard, 35, Wabash, arrested for driving while suspended (infraction).

Heath A. Lambert, 21, Lagro, arrested for disregarding an auto signal.

Jordan R. Blevins, 23, Huntington, arrested for failure to register vehicle.

Falisha Ann Frank, 27, Wabash, arrested for driving while suspended with a prior, possession of a narcotic drug and possession of paraphernalia.

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents A vehicle driven

by Luis A. Matamoros, 39, Marion, left the roadway near the intersection of State Roads 15 and 13 in Wabash , striking a large rock at 3:54 a.m.

Nov. 13. Matamoros was transported to Parkview Wabash with facial bleeding and later to the Wabash County Jail with a reported blood alcohol level of .243.

Damage up to $10,000.

A vehicle driven

by Aman Bagla, 31, Rochester Hill, Mich., struck a deer while traveling southbound on U.S. 24 at 5:58 p.m.

Nov. 13. Damage up to $5,000.

A vehicle driven

by Jamy L. Bickel, 44, Peru, struck a deer on Old U.S. 24, east of County Road 800 West at 6:18 p.m. Nov. 13.

Damage up to $2,500.

A vehicle driven

by William J. Ortman, 67, Peru,

left the roadway and struck a utility pole on C.R. 700 W., north of C.R. 100 N., Wabash at 10:03 a.m. Nov. 14.

Damage up to $5,000.

A vehicle driven

by Samantha E. Tims, 22, Macy, left the roadway on S.R. 15, south of C.R. 400 N. at 10:12 a.m. Nov. 14.

Vehicles driven

by Justin L. Cruz, 40, Laketon, and Laura R. Tacker, 48, Wabash, collided at the intersection of County Roads 200 W. and 200 N. at 7:59 a.m. Nov. 15.

Damage up to $5,000.

A vehicle driven

by Ryan K. Snyder, 35, Wabash, left the roadway at S.R. 524, west of Davis Street, coming to rest on its top at 12:10 a.m. Nov. 15.

Damage up to $10,000.

A vehicle driven

by Jacqueline M. Snyder, 62, Walton, struck a deer on U.S. 24, east of C.R. 700 W. at 4:30 a.m.

Nov. 16. Damage up to $10,000.

A vehicle driven

by Andrew W. Eltzroth, 29, North Manchester struck a deer on S.R. 13, south of C.R. 1050 N. at 5:45 p.m. Nov. 17. Damage up to $5,000.

A vehicle driven

by Mathias W. Jamison, 21, Dorchester, Wisc.,

struck a deer on C.R. 1400 N., east of C.R. 700 W. at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 18.

Damage up to $10,000.

A vehicle driven

by Millicent R. Kiefer, 67, Akron, left the roadway at the intersection of C.R. 1100 N. and C.R. 650 W., striking a metal fence post at 8:53 a.m.

Nov. 18. Damage up to $10,000.

Land Transfers

Midwest Poultry Services, LP, quit claim deed to Midwest Poultry Services, LP. Ralph C. Frank and Cheryl D. Frank, warranty deed to Charles R. Shook, II and Debra S. Shook.

Zachary T. Figert and Mirannda K. Figert, warranty deed to Jeffrey T. Lamontagne and Lynnette J. Lamontagne.

Donny Seeley, 59 Worked as truck driver Sept. 13, 1962 – Nov. 18, 2021 Donny Lee Seeley, 59, of Andrews, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Crown Point.

He was born on Sept. 13, 1962, in Wabash, to Grethel (Hunt) Winstead.

Donny was a truck driver for Clarks Recycling in Huntington. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and being with his family.

He is survived by two children, Brandi Seeley and Jamie Seeley, both of Wabash; four grandchildren, Marisa (Josh) Barrett of Liberty Mills, Taylor Hayslett, Kameron Seeley, and Jester Purvis, all of Wabash; great-granddaughter, Everleigh Farmer of Wabash; and sister, Bernice Fields of Andrews.

He was preceded in death by by his mother, Grethel (Hunt) Winstead, brother, Cecil Winstead, and sister, Denise Proctor.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Jeff Porter officiating. Friends may call 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

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

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Former Honeywell site receives OCRA facade funds

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com For Wabash County, the name Honeywell is about as historic and iconic as it gets.

The rich history behind the name Honeywell could be the driving force behind a state grant announced last week that will allow a Wabash consulting firm to receive state funds to improve the façade of its downtown Wabash office building.

Transform Consulting Group, located at 144 S. Wabash St., received a $27,858 grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs through the Historic Renovation Grant Program.

According to a press release from Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, the money coming to Wabash County could very

Renovation Grant Program funding will help us continue revitalizing downtown Wabash,” said Amanda Lopez, Transform Consulting Group president. “I’m proud to be part of these efforts.”

Mark Honeywell (center) and workers stand in front of his former building at 144 S. Wabash St. Photo courtesy of Wabash County Museum well restore the local structure back to its glory, returning it to how it looked when Wabash-born entrepreneur Mark Honeywell launched his home heating business.

Honeywell, who moved with his family to live in both Florida and California before returning to Wabash, tried his hand at several business before taking an interest

in using hot water to heat homes. It was in 1900 when he began his enterprise in a small business on the southeast corner of Wabash and Hill streets. He founded Honeywell Heating Specialties Co. a few years later at 144 S. Wabash Street.

According to the press release, the money is earmarked for painting exterior trim, tuckpointing the

brick and opening windows on the south side.

In all, the Historic Renovation Grant Program awarded $712,989 to 11 projects throughout the state.

“Wabash has undergone an amazing transformation in recent years, and I’m excited that the Office of Community and Rural Affairs Historic

Lopez’s consulting firm occupies the first floor of the historic building.

According to the state projects can qualify for the grant if they are structures at least 50 years old and “either listed on

the register of Indiana historic sites and structures, be listed or eligible for listing to the National Register of Hisstoric Places, or be listed as a contributing resource in a National Register District.”

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To buy one, or to hunt one … That is the question ... continued from the front page in the oven for 50 minutes. The turkey looks like chicken when it is done. My mom will taste test it to make sure it’s good. Then my mommy and daddy take the turkey out of the pan and put it on a fancy plate in the middle of the table. We all look at it. It looks so good! Don’t forget to use a fork to eat the turkey and chicken.

Karson Laferney said, “I don’t like to eat turkey for Thanksgiving, but I’m sure people buy them at the store. They have to take it for a ride in the grocery cart before they pay for it. Then they take it home.

Don’t forget to heat it up in the oven for fifteen. Take it out of the oven and put sauce on it. Then eat it!”

Karsyn Howard said, We get a real turkey. The turkey gets washed first.

It came from WalMart, so it’s already been cooked and everything. All you have to do is cut it up and eat it. I like to eat it with syrup on it. Well, I’ve never actually tried syrup on it, but I am going to try it this year. You should too. I bet that will be like pancakes. Maybe we will have pancakes to go with the turkey! My brother, Owen, likes frog legs better so maybe we will make those for him to eat.

Lana Rosas said, “We bake our turkey in the oven.

My mom sprays stuff on the turkey so it won’t stick on the plate. Then she bakes it for 30 seconds on 4 degrees. The timer will beep to let you know it’s all done. The turkey will be dark brownish. My mom has to put on special gloves so that it doesn’t burn her hands. My dad cuts the turkey for all of us. Then we eat it. It is so good.

Liam Atwood “The turkey comes from outside,” Liam Atwood said. “You have to go to a forest. Hunt for the turkey you want to eat. Kill the turkey. Put it in a pan. Cook it in the oven for twenty. Then you eat it. It tastes good.

Lilly Martin advises, “Go to the store. Walmart has the best turkeys. Pick out the one with a brown wrapper. It will be giant! They cost sixteen. Put the turkey in a “stover pan.” Put it in the oven for like sixteen.

When it’s done, eat it!”

Pierce Henderson said, “First you need to wash the turkey to make sure it’s clean. Just use water, no soap!

The soap would make the turkey dirty. Put the turkey in the oven to warm up. When it’s warm, take it out to cool down for a few minutes. My mom or dad will slice it up for us to eat. Put salt on the turkey to make it taste better. I don’t like any other food with my turkey, just eat it plain.”

“Turkey meat comes from a turkey,” Ross Lehner noted. “We keep the turkeys in the barn. A chicken and a turkey are about the same, so just walk up and pick one up. Put it in the cage and take it to your house. Make sure you take off the feathers and its head because that’s just nasty to eat. My mom puts the meat in a pan and bakes it in the oven for one hundred. It gets burnt sometimes. My mom will eat the burnt pieces and gives me the good pieces.”

Rylen Hines said, “Catch a turkey at the farm, pull out the parts that are good for eating, and then cut it up. Take the good parts home. Put it in the oven for 8

minutes on ‘kind of hot.’ When you see it turn brown, that’s how you know it’s done. Don’t wait until it’s black though, ‘cause that’s burnt and that tastes bad! Make sure to eat mashed potatoes and chicken too. Those are the best Thanksgiving foods to eat.

Well, I don’t really ever try the chicken, but my cousin says it’s good, so you can probably eat it.”

Skyler Slone notes, “I don’t really know how to make all of the food cause I’m not even there! My MeMaw makes all of the food at her house before I get there. All I have to do is show up and eat! I’m a kid and that’s what we do… eat and play. I play with Kaden, Sagrace, and Jaymes. There are adults there too, but there are way too many to tell you all of their names. The adults just wait until the food is done.

MaMaw is my favorite. I actually like her cooking.

That’s all.”

Wesson Foust said, “My mom gets our turkey for our Thanksgiving. She probably gets it from Walmart, I think. We probably spent about $4 on it. Look for the turkey that ate the most food and is really big!

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and I like to eat.

Both of my Memaw’s come to our house for Thanksgiving. We play hide and seek after we ate all of the turkey.”

There you have it. We hope you enjoyed their answers.

Here’s wishing you and yours a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

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Custer nears end of the line

Lane Custer posted this on Facebook last month: “And that’s the end to 31 years of Red Devils football for the Custers.”

The former Northfield football and track standout – he also played JV basketball – graduated in 1974 and went off to Purdue to pursue a career in teaching and coaching. And even before he left the West Lafayette campus, he took his first coaching job as an assistant football coach at West Lafayette High School in the fall of 1977.

Then, after graduation in 1978, he joined the teaching and football staff at Lebanon for one year and then he was back at West Lafayette – home of the Red Devils. He coached there for 23 seasons – 21 as

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By Roy Church an assistant and two as head coach (1999 and 2000).

Then his sons added eight more years to the history.

His oldest, Coby, played from 20132016 and last, but not least, Quinton played from 20182021.

More from Facebook: “Final stats: 348 varsity games, 25494 record (73 percent), 14 Hoosier Conference championships, nine Sectional, sixx Regional, four

Semi-State Champs, two State Runners-up and two State Championships! A supportive community plus great coaching equals Success.”

The occasion of the post last month was a sad one.

Quin’s No.1-ranked Red Devils lost to No.2 Indianapolis Brebeuf, 24-14, in the first round of the IHSAA Class 3A tournament.

That’s right – Nos. 1 and 2 met in the first round.

One of the runners-up (1984, 2A) and one of the championships (1993, 2A) came when Lane was an assistant coach.

The other runnerup was one of Coby’s teams and the other championship (3A) came in 2018, Quin’s freshman year.

Lane served as head coach for the

1999 and 2000 seasons and compiled an 11-11 record.

Lane closed the Oct. 22 post with this comment: “Now, bring on Track & Field!”

You see, no matter what his football records are, it’s his tenure as West Lafayette’s track coach (boys and girls) that solidified his title as a “Wabash County Sports Legend” and put me in pursuit.

Having covered Lane’s accomplishments on the gridiron as sports editor at the Wabash Plain Dealer, I had occasion to run into him at the Wabash Friends Church, where his family attended, during his tenure at West Lafayette.

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over as head boys coach in 1981.

“This Spring will be my last year coaching track and field,” Lane said.

“My 43rd (year), I think?”

He took over the girls program in 1997.

Here is a list of his accomplishments going into his final campaign: Five state champions in the girls 4X800 relay. (Who has the most girls 4X800 relay champs? Lane or Tim Mylin, 1978 Wabash High School grad who coached girls track at Carmel High School almost 30 years? “I think we’re tied,” Lane joked.

Thirty-four individuals and 17 relay teams earned all-state honors at the state meet.

In boys track, 23 individuals and 10 relays teams placed at the state meet.

Since 2015, the Red Devil boys have won five individual titles at state and the 4X800 relay won in 2015 and 2016. In 2016, the boys team finished fifth.

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His girls have finished among the top six teams in four out of the last five years at state.

In all, he has coached 149 state meet qualifiers and has 19 team sectional titles.

The boys have won 24 out of the last 25 Hoosier Conference team titles and the girls have won 22 straight conference titles going into this season.

The boys have won 11 city/county track crowns and nine sectional titles. The girls have won 14 city/county titles and 10 sectional championships.

And, 43 of his boys went on to run in college and three earned AllAmerican honors,

while 36 of his girls went on and two have earned AllAmerican honors.

All of those statistics come from his resume and were in an article

by Sam King of the Lafayette Journal & Courier about Lane’s 2020 induction into the Indiana Association of Track & Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame.

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950 Speakeasy event to honor Teizo Fox

On Wednesday, Nov. 24, the 950 Speakeasy is hosting a fundraiser in memory of Teizo Fox, a dear friend and colleague of the 950 Speakeasy family, as well as a valued member of the Lagro community. Twenty percent of the proceeds for the day and any freewill donations will go to Teizo’s spouse and family. Tis the season of giving; please join us.

The “thanksgiving” verse chosen for the fourth week of this month is Psalm 79:13 (ESV), But we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever; from generation to generation we will recount your praise. We pray that this will be so.

The Lagro American Legion Post 248, 800 Washington St., is hosting a fish fry on Friday, Nov. 29, 5 p.m. until gone.

The meal for $10 includes all you can eat fish, coleslaw, baked beans, bread, and butter. You are welcome to eat at the Legion, or purchase carry-out.

The Lagro Century Club met Thursday, Nov. 18, at the home of Arlene Wolfgang.

Arlene’s guests were Becky Bowman, Linda Collins, Suzan Hamilton, Jane Hatton, Joyce Hite, Cindy McGuire, Carolyn Roser, Connie Smith, Susie Snyder, Jane Tracy, and Carrie Williams.

President Linda Collins opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect. Roll call was answered to: Name something to be thankful for. Further plans were made for the Christmas Luncheon at Moore’s Log House on Dec. 2. The election of officers for next year was held.

Carrie Williams will be president, Cindy McGuire will be vice president, Arlene Wolfgang will continue as secretary/treasurer, Becky Bowman and Suzan Hamilton will serve as historians, and Susie Snyder will take care of cards.

Everyone was encouraged to sign up to be hostesses and/or present programs for next year.

Arlene Wolfgang served refreshments then had two books for review, “About My Mother,” by Peggy Rowe and “Mog, the Forgetful Cat,”

by Judith Kerr.

Rowe is the mother of TV host Mike Rowe (Dirty Jobs), who wrote in a humorous tone about her mother Thelma Knobel.

Knobel was a take-charge, genteel, controlling mother intent on raising two refined, ladylike daughters.

This dominated her lifestyle, except when she was watching her team, the Baltimore Orioles; then she became a crazed Orioles “groupie.”

Her daughters and husband were

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amazed that she would yell at the TV screen when the umpire made a bad call.

Peggy described her mother as “two very different mothers living in the same body.”

“Mog, the Forgetful Cat” was one of Arlene’s daughter Daphne’s favorite books as a young child.

The author had escaped Nazi Germany in 1933 with her parents and older brother.

They made it to Switzerland, then France for several years, before finally immigrating to England.

Judith’s father had been a popular poet in Germany, but he spoke openly against Hitler.

Judith studied at the Central School of Art and later worked as a scriptwriter for the BBC. She married the celebrated screenwriter Nigel Kneale in 1954; they had two children. “Mog, the Forgetful Cat” is the first in a series of Mog books.

Judith also wrote a young adult 3-volume set detailing her family’s escape from Germany and eventual settlement in England.

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

It meets every Wednesday that Metro Schools is in session, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bible stories, games, praise and worship songs,

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Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday 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.

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 Nov. 28 is “No More Gloom” based on Isaiah 9. This is also “Casual Sunday.” Bring Continued on Page 23

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“I had a series of relationships that all ended after seeming like they would last,” said Thomas. “Those relationships all ended for various reasons — emotional abuse, addiction, etc. — and writing “Fireflies” was the process of me realizing a pattern in the types of relationships I was choosing for myself, and learning that letting go and moving on is okay.”

While performing music had been a sideline for Thomas for years, it was the health scare of recent years that facilitated her move to music full time.

According to publicity that accompanied the award nomination, Thomas lost her fulltime job in 2020 when businesses around the country

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honor of Leming.

Going into the IATCCC Hall of Fame at the same time as Lane was Wabash’s Jan (Eichenauer) Gappa, the first female from Wabash County ever to be inducted.

While Lane was voted in as a coach, he is the third athlete from Northfield to be inducted. The others are Jared Cordes, who competed for the United States at two cross country world championship overseas, and Gary Haupert, a state high jump champion.

“My high school track and field coaches, Errol White, Dick Leming and Mark Coppler, made the sport fun and they further inspired me to make the sport a big part of my life,” Lane said at his HofF induction.

In a 2018 article for the Wabash River Runners Club, Lane said he ran the two-mile in the “low 11s.” His favorite distance, however, became the half-marathon.

He started road racing in 1982. In 2004, at the age of 48, he broke three hours at the Chicago Marathon, one of his fondest memories. On 2011, at age 55, he won his age group at the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon and was the USATF 10K Masters champion.

In 2013, the year of the terrorist bombing, he ran the Boston Marathon, but was not able to finish. He went back the next year and finished. Then, in 2018, he ran the New York City Marathon, his favorite.

Lane, who is a physical education teacher for fourth, fifth and sixth graders, has also been extremely involved with youth outside of school – but still involving running.

In 1991, he started the Purdue Area Track Club for boys and girls 12 and under and, after taking five years off from 1995-2000, is back as its president and coach since then.

And, he and Rensselaer track coach Gene Edmonds were asked by Purdue track coach Mike Poehlein to resurrect high school track meets in Lambert Fieldhouse as the Bomber-Boiler Relays and he served as assistant director from 1982-1998.

He also served as director for numerous high school indoor meets from 1999-2003 and director for the Hoosier State Relays Indoor Qualifiers from 2004 to today

began shutting down to the outbreak of Covid-19.

At the time, she was seven months pregnant with her and her husband’s first child.

“Because of the timing, she and her husband decided to sell her home, and use the funds to take a maternity leave, and then record her debut album, ‘Who I Am,’” the press release said.

The video for “Fireflies” features a back story of a woman, played by South Bend actress Elizabeth Swihart, coming to grips with an unhealthy relationship and is produced in one continuous shot.

The video was also filmed in Goshen.

Thomas’ debut album is available on iTunes, Spotify and the singer’s website.

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Abbie Thomas, 35, was nominated for a national music video award, according to a press release from the Hollywood Music in Media Award program.

Thomas was nominated in the category of Independent Music Video for the video that features her original composition “Fireflies.”

The awards were announced Nov. 17, with the winner of Thomas’ category being the video “A Wise Tale,” by Abstract Mindstate.

Thomas was among 10 nominees in the category.

Thomas attended Metro North Elementary School in grades three through six and was a student at Northfield High School through her sophomore year.

She currently resides in Goshen.

“My husband and I often talk about what ‘success’ looks like in the line of work that I’m in,” Thomas said. “There’s always the big dreams of having a publishing deal, writing music for other artists. But currently, I’m very happy with how things are going.

Getting an HMMA nomination was a complete shock, and does make me feel like we’re on the right track.”

Thomas said writing “Fireflies” was the result of personal hurdles she experienced in years past.

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The Rebel Rouser Car Club held its Thanksgiving party Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Urbana Community Building. There were 18 members present.

After the benediction was given, the members were set and ready to enjoy the fellowship and an outstanding meal that was prepared by Bonita Snell. After the meal the Rebels began their meeting. Bonita, the club secretary, read the minutes from the last meeting and Michael Snell, the club’s treasurer, gave the club’s financial report.

Both reports were approved.

The meeting was conducted by Club President Jess Gressley. The members discussed different places the club, as a group could cruise into this spring and enjoy some different foods, ice cream and the fellowship of each other. The Christmas party

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was discussed in length as to what the menu is to consist of, and to have a carry-in with other items and desserts.

The Christmas party will be in December at the Urbana Community Building.

The Rebel Rouser Car Club, like most clubs now-a-days, are looking for new membership.

If you are interested in cars, trucks, motorcycles, Rat Rods or any other kind of road vehicle, you might want to check out the Rebel Rouser Car Club.

All you have to do is contact me and I

Members of the Rebel Rouser Car Club gathered for a Thanksgiving dinner. will point you in the right direction.

You can call: 260774-3665.

Condolences to David Tomson’s family and friends from the Urbana Community Prayer concerns: Julie Miller, Marilyn Karns, Lowell Karns, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads

and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, Jerry Pennington, our Nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders and health providers. If anyone would like to have their name added or removed from prayer concerns, please contact me.

Birthday wishes: Nov. 27 Ezra Hann, Nov. 28 Linda Newcomb, Nov. 29 Steve Runkel and Nov. 30 Naomi Miller.

Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on Nov. 17. This group tries to meet every Wednesday around 7:30 a.m.

Those attending were Pat McNabney, Tom and Joyce Wilcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer. If you are interested in seeing what this bunch is all about, come on down some Wednesday morning and have breakfast with them. I’m sure they won’t turn you away.

ECHO Racing Track Officials have been discussing in length the upcoming Adult Racing Program the Urbana Lions Club is going to sponsor.

The ECHO races will take place on Jan. 8, 2022, at 1 p.m. Snack and soft drink menu has been selected for this event. The cost per adult driver will be $5. This is a onetime 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.

HO slot cars will be furnished.

All you need is $5 and a competitive attitude to race.

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. We are ECHO, Electric Car HO scale racing.

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COME ONE, Come All to the next month. Members Roann on Dec. 4 for RCH were asked to consider giv-

Annual Winter Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Roann Community Building and the Town Hall. Lots of local vendors with wonderful Christmas gift ideas. That morning, the Roann Library will be holding a book sale from 9am-Noon. Santa will be there at 10am. They will have a reading hour at 11 a.m. This will take place at The Paw Paw Township Public Library. Also, for the kids, a “make-and-take” at 4 p.m. in the Community Building. Bring your children; they will have a great time! A live Nativity Scene will also be taking place (time and place will be announced later).

The Christmas Tree Lighting will be at 6 p.m. at the corner of Chippewa and Allen. The Roann Fire Department will be bringing Santa to town for a personal appearance around 6 p.m.

Also, you will be able to get your picture taken with Santa. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available.

Mark your calendar and make a visit to our great town for a fun day. If you have any questions, please

call Jerry Nelson at 765-3486557.

PASTOR BALMER of The Roann United Methodist Church sermon for Nov. 28 will be from Luke 2:22-36 titled “The Only Hope”. November birthdays will be celebrated. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9am.

UPCOMING DATES: Dec. 2 – Roann Lions Club, Town Hall, 7pm; Dec. 4 – RCH Winter Market, 9am-3pm; Dec. 9 – Roann Heritage Group, 6:30pm; Dec. 14 – Roann Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 7pm.

OUR PRAYERS go out to: Don Stevens, Rob Mace, Jo Ellen Nelson, Lowell Burrus, Betty Boyer, Coy Eads, Rhonda Van Buskirk, Dan Hunter, Cheryol Crull, Ken Musselman, and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all!

Hope each of you has a great Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for this season? Me? For my family, friends, and all the blessings God has given me. Again, God bless you all.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Nov. 25

– Mr. & Mrs. Greg Long.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Nov. 24 – Cesar Solorzan, Carolyn Myers, and Izabella Schultz; Nov. 25 – Tim Vigar; Nov. 26 – Kimberly Mowery; Nov. 28 – Ethan Krom, Judy Kerr, and Ethan Marshall; Nov. 29 – Judy Conrad; Nov. 30 Cassie Haecker and Tammy Shafer.

PASTOR ROB’S thoughts for the week: We are a very busy society. Even our retired seniors are busier than ever. Our families are running every which way and faster than ever.

Businesses are diversified in so many ways that they struggle to keep up with demand. We have been taught that busy is good but not warned it doesn’t mean we are effective. We feel as a people that if we are not moving, somehow, we are not productive. Most people do not even have a goal or bench marks to achieve in this life. We are all just busy running around hoping everything works out.

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Santa breakfast Dec. 11 to benefit food pantry ing December. She asked members LAFTONTAINE LIONS will be to plan to bring children or grandhosting Santa Breakfast on children and call to let the library Saturday, Dec. 11 from 7:30 – 10 a.m. staff know so they could have mateSanta arriving at 9 a.m. Proceeds rials and help available. Being no will go to LaFontaine United more announcements, the Club Christmas Church Food Pantry. recited the the Collect This a Free Will and the meeting was Donation. You may also adjourned. Beth bring non parishable Loschiavo presented a food and paper items. program on Veterans’ Some items you could Day. She reminded the bring are canned milk, group of the history of powered milk, canned this commemoration. vegetables, canned fruit, Nov. 11, 1918, at 11:00, the mixes of all kinds, and eleventh month, day and toilet paper. hour ended the Great VETERANS coffee and War in Europe. With an snack will be on Friday Armistice and cessation Dec. 10 at 9 a.m. of hostilities. Veterans Remember to order a are being recognized at brick for your veteran. schools around the community and This is a very nice gift for any holicountry. In 1938 Armistice Day day. became a national holiday. June 1, The cost is $75 and it is an 8-inch 1954 the Nov. 11 date became brick. Just call Jerry Wilson at 765981-4928 to order one and to give him Veterans Day. At one-point Veteran’s day was added to a long weekend, the information for the brick. but in 1978 it returned to the hisTROYER LIBRARY If you toric date of Nov. 11, not tied to a missed our Mitten Craft during Small town Expo, we will be hosting weekend.

There are currently 19,000,000 livanother craft time here at the ing veterans, 11 percent are women.

Library on November 26th, anytime for 9-1. Come in and have one of our Oldest living veteran is Lawrence Brooks. librarians help you make your He is 112 and has celebrated adorable Mitten craft!

Veterans Day at the WWII museum LAFONTAINE LITERARY The in New Orleans. meeting was opened by President Beth provided several figures Karen Stouffer leading the Pledge of Allegiance and the American Creed. regarding the numbers of those in the armed forces.

The Roll Call was to be answered by The poppy was popularized as a reflecting on how your Golden Years symbol of the Great War and wars are represented by what you harsince the time of that conflict. Berti vest. then read “In Flanders Field” by Members talked about reaping John McRae. what you sow and thanking God for Poppies are now made by veterans gifts received in older years such as and the American Legion now sponthe life achievements and the blesssors the sale of these flowers. ings of grandchildren. Minutes All members indicated being relatwere read and approved with a cored to a veteran, rection of an and were remindadditional $10 ed to thank those donated for the in their families shoe project at and those they the Christian meet. Thank you Church. to hostess Mary TreasurerBrane and her $242.13 checking Granddaughter, Savings $295.46.

Ms. Rachel Brane Correction of OUR “TROYER amount of colMEMORIAL lection to $83. A The Troyer Memorial Library Mugs.

LIBRARY” Mugs collection was are still on sale! taken to benefit Photo provided They are $13 per refugees gathmug or $25 for 2. We have some fun ered at Camp Atterbury here in Indiana. crafts coming up in these following Berti reported on the Christmas weeks. On November 26th from 9-1, luncheon. It is to be in the Crystal we will have our Mitten Craft from Room at the Honeywell Center on the Small Town Expo available to do Dec. 9, 2021, at noon. if anyone missed it. We also have a Announcements: Mississinewa Christmas Sock Gnome craft comBand concert at the Phillipe auditoing up on December 4th at 2 pm. rium 7:30 Dec. 14. The Lion’s Club The charge is $5 per person and payBreakfast with Santa will be held on ment is due November 26th. Anyone December 11. Santa will arrive can sign up by calling the LIbrary about 9:00 A.M. or stopping in. We are also thinking A special thank you was given by about doing a Gingerbread House Patricia to all who attended the Craft on December 18th. If anyone Small Town Expo and viewing the is interested, let us know so we can Nativity sets. make preparations.

Jane Ridgeway stated that the CHRISTMAS AT TROYER librarians had prepared several MEMORIAL LIBRARY: EVENTS.. craft projects, but few children Nov. 26-The Mitten Craft-Free, Dec. attended.

4- Sock Gnome Craft - $5/person, These crafts will be available durDec. 18 – Gingerbread Houses -

Students honored: Southwood Jr/Sr High School Congratulations to Southwood band students Ethan Lochard (Baritone saxophone) and Dakota Wilson (piccolo/flute) for making the 2021 Ball State University High School Honor Band. Photo provided

$5/Person Make Stamped Christmas Cards all month long! Hot chocolate available all month long!

PART OF OUR WABASH COUNTY HISTORY REVEALED AT SITE. Wabash County Historian noticed work had begun on the new jail be built on the old County Home site on Manchester Avenue near the Junction with U.S. 24.

Digging had begun and he went out to look around. They had uncovered the foundations of the old County Home.

The also opened up what looked like an old cistern.

The county home was also called the Poor Farm, County Asylum and County Infirmary. Begun in 1850 it was closed in 1974.

The land was originally owned by George Gordon.

The first superintendent was James Gamble and the last Melvin and Dorothy Anderson. The farm comprised 152 acres.

The first building, log house one story high 20 feet long and 17 feet wide with wooden floor and brick chimney.

The second County Home, you may remember having seen it, was built of brick remained until torn down.

The limestone foundation is from the second building and all around were brick that had been used in its construction.

SENIOR CENTER in LaFontaine, which is located on Branson Street across from McDonald Funeral Home Parking Lot. Will be open starting on Wednesday Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m. for games, Thursday and Friday at 1:30 p.m. for bridge playing. So be sure and come and enjoy your fellow seniors in a game.

SOUTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL We are looking for a new member of our Food Services team. This cook position works around 3 hours per day, offering flexibility in your work day. The work schedule follows the school. Calendar including summers off ! Apply online at

http://ow.ly/5POISOGQPCN 2021 SOUTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORTS AWARDS Carry In Banquet will be held on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m. The Southwood Adult Athletic Booster Club will provide some meat and drinks. Persons attending are asked to bring table service and covered dish. Honored at this event will be members of the high school cheer squad, cross country, football, girls golf and volleyball teams.

MSD WABASH COUNTY Our first Staff Spotlight of the year was MSD Transportation Director Melissa Ball. Bus Driver Wendy Lynn nominated Mrs. Ball, stating, “Missy always goes above and beyond what is expected. She wears so many hats in her position but manages to do them with grace. Her “open desk” policy (because she has no door) lets her bus driving force come to her any time. She’s open, honest, supportive, and goes to bat for her team of drivers. She understands what it takes to love these kids first thing in the morning, when they don’t want to be out of bed yet and maybe didn’t get much sleep; and when they are all over the place in the confined space of a bus, but control still needs to be maintained.

She works hard at seeing the big picture and working with her crew and admin to make things work and help everyone involved see the whole picture. She’s a great leader and would probably be humbled rather than excited to receive this recognition.”

Congratulations Melissa and thank you for serving the staff, students and parents of MSD so well!

Thank you to First Farmers Bank and Trust for sponsoring our Staff Spotlight awards.

WHITES RESIDENTIAL AND FAMILY SERVICES Each month staff are nominated based upon how they demonstrated our Core Values and How We Behave by being humble, effective, mission-driven, Christian, professional, and resilient to the highest level!

October’s Employee of the Month is…Drum Roll Please… Natasha Whitney! Behavior being recognized: Effective, Mission-driven “I appreciate Natasha being willing to help me out on a rainy day to give a tour to a potential inter/staff member.

Thank you, Natasha!”

Congratulations, Natasha, and all nominated staff members!

October Employee Recognition: Alec Guenin, Arlene Schuyler, Kaitlyn Rhode, and Terena Vigar HAPPY BIRTHDAY Brad Wright, Barbara Ellis Nov. 25, Jerry Crist Nov. 26, Dick Banker, Cathy Schmalzried, Stephanie Swain Nov. 27, Tom Knable, Don Williams, Nov. 28, Von Moore, Donna Mitchell, Nov. 30, Micah Smith Dec. 1, Jaron Jones Dec. 2 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY David and Bevery Richards Nov. 27 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940.

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Lagro news something for the carry-in meal and stay to decorate the church for Christmas.

The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9 to 10 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. The speaker for Nov. 28 will be Dan Snyder.

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 260-571-4639.

The Lagro United Methodist Church Craft Bazaar, 1100 Main St., is Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Wabash Community Band will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30

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The Lagro Canal Foundation is sponsoring the first annual Jingle Bell Jog (walk, jog, or run) on Saturday, Dec. 4, beginning at 9 a.m.

Each purchase from the following link (lagrojinglejog2021.itemorder.c om) serves as registration. Shirts will be distributed at the event check-in beginning at 8 a.m.

The deadline to order shirts is Sunday, Nov. 28 (11:59 p.m.).

Registration on the day of the event is 8:00-8:55 a.m., Dec. 4. Awards will include “Most Festive Dressed” individual and group. The 2-mile jog will begin and end on the River Trail behind the 950 Speakeasy Bistro. There will be photo ops available for a freewill donation with a vintage truck and vintage sleigh at the Bistro. Every dollar raised in this family-friendly, noncompetitive 2-

mile jog will benefit the revitalization of the Lagro Canal Foundation community. Visit the LCF website for more information (www.lagrocanalfoundation.com).

Zen will be performing at the 950 Speakeasy on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 8 to 11 p.m.

Their music is a variety of classic rock.

The main entrance of Northfield High School has a Toys for Tots Donation Box sponsored by the Marine Corps Reserve.

Students and staff are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys through Dec..

The Northfield yearbook staff is selling Northfield apparel to raise funds to support the program, maintain cameras, etc.

This is a great opportunity to freshen up your Norse wardrobe!

All items are printed locally through White and

Company Shirts.

The online store deadline is Dec. 3 (11:59 p.m.).

Congrats to Northfield senior Abegail Naranjo, the Bob McCallen Award Winner in the banner competition.

This award is given in memory of Bob McCallen; one student was selected from those nominated by their art teachers for this award which recognizes the impact of the program.

Congratulations to the following NHS students who were finalists in the banner contest: 7th grade – Laney Haupert, Logan Mercer, Zoey Music, Kendra Rife, and Ruby Weaver; 8th grade – Lilly Barton, Millie Dyson, Patience Foudray, and Sophia Holley; 9th grade – Emma Bone, Hank Gray, Addison Kinsey and Emma Warnock; 10th grade – Preston Hall, Atziry LaraMenchaca, John Nesler, and Abby

Ruff; 11th grade – Kaydence Atkins, Avry Napier, Jessica Ray, and Dillon Tomlinson; and 12th grade – Kenya Barrus, Belle France, Abegail Naranjo, Ethan Sloan; and Katelyn Wallen.

Parents of 8th graders are invited to watch the Community Foundation’s 18minute video about how to pay for college or career training beyond high school, and earn a $20 scholarship for your 8th grader’s Early Award Scholarship Fund at https://youtu.be/g5 42OR2QKZg. Upcoming

www.thepaperofwabash.com events for Northfield High School: Nov. 24, 25, 26– Boys and Girls Basketball Practice Nov. 27 – Basketball (JV and V Boys) @ Eastbrook Nov. 29 – Boys and Girls Basketball Practice Nov. 30 – Boys Basketball Practice; Basketball (7/8 Boys) – Southwood; Basketball (V/JV Girls) – Maconaquah; Wrestling (V/JV) @ Cass Dec. 1 & 2 – ISTEP Retesting for Seniors in classrooms Dec. 1 – Girls Basketball Practice; Basketball (V/JV

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Boys) @ South Adams Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Gary Corn.

Lagro Happy Birthday: Nov. 29 – Randall Good; Nov. 30 – Doug Chopson.

Happy Anniversary: Nov. 25 – Tony and Liz Schmid; Nov. 29 – Brad and Deb Frieden.

Do you have a birthday, anniversary or special event to share? If so, email me at the address listed above, or text me at 260-571-2577. I’d love to share your special day or your community event.

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Roann news are you doing to meet the life goal?

Do you have an ultimate life purpose and plan? Solomon instructs us that there is an ultimate duty for mankind.

The whole duty of mankind is to fear God and obey his word.

To begin the process of fearing God and obeying his word, we need to study his word.

We are to read God’s word in its real worth and systematically understand what is being said and make sense of the instruction to real life. This will teach us what is true and pleasing to God. In our study, we find true delight and truth to this life.

If we are to fear God and obey his word, we need to be aware of life’s nonessentials.

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Many things in this life catch our attention and distract from what is really important. Wise words will guide us away from the nonessentials and lead us to what is true and important.

The words of the wise hurt in the moment, but protect and guide those who will hear.

There are many things that seem important to no end, which just create weariness of the flesh. We hear a lot about burnout, but wisdom will keep us from this.

Our duty is to respect and hold in high regard God and his word.

Respect for his word will lead to obedience. We live in a society that doesn’t not respect authority. Our society is very disrespectful towards

anyone but self.

Our society is foolish and heading down to destruction because of the lack of obedience to God’s word.

God will bring every deed into judgement including the secret things. People often say it doesn’t matter because no one will know. That

simply is not true.

God knows and will bring the action into judgement.

Those who fear and obey God strive to position themselves to be judged by God. We will never be perfect in this life, but the wise man will strive towards obedience and repentance.

God not only judges

the evil works but also the good ones.

God is compassionate and will reward those who are faithful to walk with him.

This life may be as a vapor, but eternity is forever. Fear God and obey his word.

I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centu-

rylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. I am reachable

by phone 765-8332614. Deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.

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Lady Knights post win over Eastern The Southwood Lady Knights defeated Eastern in girls basketball action last week, while the other three Wabash County teams suffered losses.

Southwood 52, Eastern 30 Ella Haupert’s 26 points helped the Southwood girls basketball team dominate Eastern in a 52-30 Tuesday, Nov. 16.

Southwood took a 16-9 first quarter lead and outscored the Comets in each quarter.

Aleia Sweet had 12 points and four rebounds.

Eastbrook 61, Northfield 33 Eastbrook outscored Northfield in each quarter to run away with a 61-33 win over the Lady Norse Wednesday night, Nov. 17.

Hannah Holmes led

Northfield with 10 points and seven rebounds.

Warsaw 55, Wabash 29 The Wabash girls basketball team traveled to Warsaw to take on the state-ranked Lady Tigers and fell 55-29.

Warsaw jumped out early to a 15-2 lead and Wabash, now 23 on the season, could never recover.

Wabash was led by Kierra Wilson 11 points and two rebounds.

Adams Central 53, Manchester 44 Despite a 24-point, four– rebound effort from Ainsley West, it wasn’t enough for the Manchester girls basketball team in a 53-44 loss at Adams Central Tuesday, Nov. 16.

Brooklynn Buzzard had nine points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

NHS wrestlers open season with win Squire wrester picks college: Manchester senior wrestler Dylan Stroud made his college choice official when he signed with NCAA Division II West Liberty University last week. Stroud is a 2-time IHSAA State qualifier, finishing eighth in the 126-pound weight class in 2020. He is a 3-time sectional champion and 2-time Three Rivers Conference champion, with a career record of 109-11. Pictured are front from left, Jamie Stroud (father), Dylan Stroud, Kelli Stroud (mother), back from left, Manchester wrestling head coach Byron Sweet, Melanie Stroud, Morgan Callaway, and Marysa Stroud. Photo by Eric Christiansen

The Northfield wrestling team opened its season with a win over Caston Thursday night, Nov. 18.

Mason Osborn kicked off the meet with a 14-second

pin, while Cody Copeland started his senior season with a victory by pin.

Sophomores Layne Denton and Dylan Osborn both scored pins over

their Caston opponents, while Norse freshmen Ella Gahl begin her varsity wrestling career with a 12-7 decision victory.

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GARAGE SALE: Saturday, Nov. 27th, 9am4pm, 3811 East 200 North, Peru. Household, antiques, new items, jewelry, handbags. 24 West to Paw Paw Pike.

Lost & Found $300 REWARD: for return of lost cat. Orange Mackerel Tabby, sometimes answering to “Tommy”.

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