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Retiring MSD bus driver looks back on nearly a half century of service

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com When retiring school bus driver Judy Decker first sat in the driver’s seat, she had no idea she would finally hang up her keys the same year that high school seniors on that bus would also be eligible for retirement.

An 18-year-old 12th-grader on that bus in September, 1974, is now 65, eligible for Social Security and possibly thinking of wintering in Florida.

After all, taking the Fort Myers Beach transit system to the senior center for a shuffleboard tournament would certainly be less harrowing then riding on Decker’s bus back then, during an era when school attendance took precedence over snow drifts and blinding fog “We drove on a lot of snowy roads,” said Decker, 81, who has delivered students to Southwood Jr/Sr High School and Southwood Elementary School her entire 47-year career.

“There was one year when a big snow came up really fast and the kids stayed at school all night.

We’ve driven on a lot of roads with ice because weather forecasting wasn’t like it is now. We would get stuck many times. I’ve driven when snow’s been up to the fenders and at that time too, a lot of times, the farmers with their tractors would pull us out.”

Decker has been dropping kids off at school and delivering them home safely for so long, she estimates she’s gone through at least a half dozen buses — four of them which boasted that new bus smell.

In addition to delivering students to the Southwood schools, she said she’s been a driver for Heartland Career Center for 31 years.

Decker said that today, school systems err on the side of safety in canceling or delaying school

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Judy Decker, a bus driver for Metropolitan School District of Wabash County, will soon turn in her keys after 47 years of service. Photo provided. rather than requiring drivers to battle unsafe roads. She said this more modern protocol is aided by advancements in weather forecasting.

Another big change is the process of vetting drivers.

“I just went out to the garage and picked up a bus and drove it home,” said Decker about her first foray into bus driving. She said an instructor later went on a ride along. “She came and rode with me around a country block and said ‘you’ll be fine.’”

Decker’s decision to become a school bus driver began out of necessity.

“Her son with special needs had to change buses three times to get to school,” said a press release from Metropolitan School District of Wabash County that announced Decker’s upcoming retirement. “With all those transitions, Judy would often need to pick him up and help with the transporting.”

Decker’s daughter, Kim Gangstad, also remembers some unreliability involving the family’s regular driver.

“Our bus driver kept being late and mom had to take us to school,” said Gangstad. “When she complained to the superintendent, he said ‘look lady, we don’t have enough volunteers.’ She said ‘hey, if I can drive a tractor, I can drive a bus.’”

Decker also remembers that conversation with the school’s head administrator. “He said ‘we’re not babysitters,’” she said. “I went in before the school year of ’74 and I said ‘I want that job. If I have to take my kids to school every day, I might as well get paid for it.’”

School bus driving as a vocation is not without its challenges — for both the drivers and for school systems who need to fill open slots.

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Increased strenuousness in vetting, facilitated by tragic events such as the triple fatality near Rochester in 2018, has made becoming a driver more difficult than ever. In addition, school systems everywhere face a dramatic shortage of applicants.

“They can’t find bus drivers and they can’t find sub drivers,” Decker said. “It makes it so hard and it’s going to get even more difficult for someone to get their license,” she added, citing a more stringent licensing process coming up next year.

Decker said that one common hurdle often faced by school bus drivers — unruly kids — has been for her, not so much.

Her daughter concurred.

“She’s never had much trouble,” said Gangstad.

“She enjoys the kids and they love her. I think she had one fight between a couple of teenagers and they ended up apologizing to her.”

Decker said being a parent and having the advantage of years of life experience gives her the upper hand when conflict does arrive.

Recently, a stubborn student chose to engage in debate on the location of his assigned seat, something that has become a thing in the wake of Covid-19 protocols.

“He got on my bus one day and I told him he was in the wrong seat and he said ‘no I’m not,’” remembered Decker, who decided that patience would be her virtue in this battle of wits. “I just sat there and waited,” she said. “Finally, he got up and moved to the back, although he still swore he’d always sat there (in the original spot).”

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3rd graders doing well with reading, scores show

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com The vast majority of local third graders are wielding a huge knack for reading, if a report by Metropolitan School District of Wabash County is any indication.

At the regular meeting of the district’s board of trustees Nov. 23, Chief Academic Officer Tim Drake told the board that MSD’s third graders, as indicated by the annual standardized assessment known as the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination, or IREAD-3, are leading the county and are well above the state average.

“The state average went down quite a bit, it’s usually in the upper 80s,” said Drake, who showed the board an overhead chart, which read that MSD third graders scored 91.8 percent, compared to the state average of 81.2 percent.

Drake added that the decline in state average was likely due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“That was probably due to a lot of the virtual students from last Spring, and there’s been a real push to try to correct those,” he said, explaining that in many places throughout the state, students were required to learn outside of the classroom in an online situation.

“Fortunately, we

were able to stay in session and so we feel like that had (an impact),” he said. “I always like to pat the teachers on the back when I can, and the families and the kids, it was a real group effort for sure.”

According to Drake’s report, students taking the IREAD-3 elsewhere in the county included Manchester Community Schools at 91.6 percent and Wabash City Schools at 75.9 percent.

In other business, Sharp Creek Elementary School Principal Joel Martin touted the efforts of several students and volunteer coaches during the school recognition portion of the meeting.

Martin lauded the efforts of lay coaches Maggie Easterday, volleyball; Joel Nesler and Kevin Bretzman, robotics; and Tiffany Stith and Anthony Sorg, boys basketball.

“They’re committing their time as lay coaches,” Martin said.

“These lay coaches are important.

They’re doing basically a favor for us and doing something nice for the kids so we appreciate them.”

Martin also highlighted the efforts of sixth graders Madelyn Holley and Montgomrie Dawes, president and vice president respectively of KKids.

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Sharp Creek Elementary School Principal Joel Martin presents the school spotlight during the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County board of trustees meeting Nov. 23.

of the meeting, parent Sara Johnson reported to the board on her nomination of teacher Tina Riggle.

“I think you’re a great teacher and I’m really happy that my kids have you,” Johnson said of Riggle. “You always let us know what’s going on and work with us.

You really value our opinions as parents because we can’t always be there.”

Riggle thanked Johnson for the nomination and said she had taught

two of Johnson’s children.

“I really appreciate your kind words,” she said.

Martin added to the compliments of Riggle’s teaching abilities.

“She’s in the business for the right reasons and I’m very aware of her communication skills,” he said.

During the Superintendent’s Report, Mike Keaffaber told the board that MSD staff had raised a record $6,142 for the United Way.

Sara Johnson (right) nominated teacher Tina Riggle for the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County staff spotlight, which was presented at the district’s board of trustees meeting Nov. 23. Photos by Phil Smith

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Participants (top photo) battle it out in one of the early round tournament games on Saturday. Another participant (right photo) uses a ball to block a shot. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Dodgeball tourney raises thousands for Waypoint

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A battle of sorts raged on South Market Street on Saturday morning, between Market and Canal streets.

The battle was between 16 separate armies – rather, 16 teams – that participated in the first outdoor dodgeball game.

All was good, though, as the event was part of a fundraiser for Waypoint, a transitional home for women planned for 189 N. Wabash St., just north of the Norfolk Southern railroad crossing.

The Wabash County Drug Steering Committee is coordinating the effort to bring the house to the community.

More than $16,000 was raised during the event, Drug Steer Committee chair Marilyn Custer-Mitchell said.

“Plus, there is a match, due to a very generous donor through the Community Foundation of Wabash County,” she added.

A total amount raised should be known later this week.

“This was a great event,” she continued. “The team planning did a phenomenal job, the

A participant throws one ball, and has another ready to go. teams had fun, the weather participated – although it was a little chilly – and we raised a lot of money.

“The generosity of Wabash County once again is amazing as we saw people set up and support Waypoint and the work we are doing to open this women’s recovery house. We are all blessed to live in such a generous, caring community.”

Winning the tourney was the Undaunted Purple Cobras.

The tourney’s planning committee is meeting Dec. 1 to discuss the event and possibly another event next year.

“I believe their hope is to make this an annual event,” CusterMitchell said.

The Waypoint home is one of six historic homes purchased by Indiana Landmarks earlier this year. It is currently undergoing renovations.

Plans call for it to have 12 beds; one for the house manager and the other for residents. The program will be designed as a 12 step program, and officials hope to utilize services already located in Wabash to help the residents. The goal is to have the house ready at the end of the first quarter of 2022.

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NM teen killed in one-vehicle crash

An area teen was killed in a singlevehicle collision that occurred on County Road 400 East, between CR900N and CR1000N. Wyatt G. Engle, 18, a senior at Whitko High School, was pronounced dead at the scene after the vehicle he was

driving was located by a jogger and found overturned and partially submerged in a creek.

According to a press release from the Wabash Sheriff ’s Department, Engle had been reported missing Nov. 15 and a Silver Alert was issued. The crash site was located

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Nov. 24 at approximately 4:52 p.m.

The sheriff ’s department said an investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Somerset Lions Club to host Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 4 The Somerset Lions Club will host a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Somerset Community Building.

The event will take place from 8 to 10 :30 a.m.

Santa is expected to arrive at 8:30 a.m.

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General Assembly begins State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) gathered with fellow legislators last week at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly.

Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers.

The day also allows each Senate and House of Re p re s e n t at ive s caucus to gather before session officially reconvenes in January. By state law, the 2022 session will conclude on or before March 14.

“I am eager to begin a new legislative session,” Zay said. “Building on my broadband legislation from last year, “I will continue to be an advocate for improving our internet infrastructure and supporting Hoosier small businesses.”

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ment will be provided and goody bags will available for all the children, who will be able to decorate their own cookie. Breakfast will be pancakes, biscuits, gravy and a drink for a free-will donation.

Organizers ask that masks be worn at the event.

The Indiana State Police, at the request of the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, is investigating a police officer officer-involved shooting in which a 51year-old man was injured.

The preliminary investigation by Indiana State Police detectives revealed that at approximately 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, officers from the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department and the Wabash Police Department attempted to serve a search warrant at 309 West Maple Street, Apt. 3, Wabash.

As officers were making entry into the residence, a deputy with the Wabash County Sheriff ’s

Department purportedly saw a 51year-old man inside with what appeared to be a handgun.

The officer fired at least one shot from his department-issued handgun hitting the 51year-old man.

The man was transported to a Fort Wayne hospital, where he was last reported in stable condition and

was expected to make a full recovery.

No one else was injured in the incident.

Further investigation revealed that the gun that the man was holding was a realistic replica airsoft handgun.

There was no orange tip, and the muzzle has the same diameter and

shape as a real handgun.

Officers were serving the search warrant as part of an active narcotics investigation.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Upon completion of the investigation, information will be forwarded to the Wabash County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

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Blood drive set to help local boy A local youngster is battling a strong form of cancer and his family is hoping that continued support from the community will help in his battle to recover.

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive Dec. 11 in honor of 6year-old Kole Adamiec, son of Andrew and Jade Kennedy Adamiec of North Manchester.

Kole was diagnosed with highrisk Neuroblastoma on April 18, 2021. The blood drive, scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Manchester Elementary School gym, 301 River Road, North Manchester, will be the third such event coordinated by the American Red Cross for the local boy.

“Kole has a heart of gold,” said Jade Adamiec. “He goes out of his way to make everyone feel loved. He loves all things farm, dinosaur, Komodo dragons, and loves playing in the dirt and his siblings.”

According to Jodi Kennedy, Kole’s grandmother, Kole is currently suffering from the effects of his treatment.

“He’s at rock bottom right now,” Kennedy said Nov.

23. “He received stem cells on Monday and he’s getting platelets today.”

The family said Kole has received numerous blood transfusions since starting treatment and added they hope to help educate the community about the need for, and importance of, blood donations.

“You don’t realize how important blood donors are until you are in a situation where you or a loved one needs it,” said Jade. “There is severe shortage, and it’s more important than ever to donate if you are able.”

Kole is currently undergoing his second stem cell transplant at Riley Children’s Hospital.

“He is doing well and battling with a brave face,” his mother said. “He is

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North Miami FFA competes in various contests at state North Miami’s FFA program recently competed in a variety of disciplines during the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo, held in Indianapolis Oct. 27-30.

Parliamentary Procedures In the National Parliamentary

Kole Adamiec, 6, was diagnosed with high-risk Neuroblastoma on April 18, 2021.

Photo provided expected to be in the hospital 30 days. During January, he will begin radiation and then more treatments after that.

“His overall treatment plan will be over 18 months, but then he will have at least three years of daily chemotherapy and doctor vis-

its. His battle is far from over. He will need many blood products along this adventure. We are thankful for all of those who donate.”

For updates on Kole, follow “Team Kole, a Neuroblastoma Warrior” on Facebook or “teamkole.neuroblastomawarrior” on Instagram.

Procedures contest, the team of Connor Ammerman, Annika Oliver, Nick Moreland, Clay Wildermuth, Lincoln Wildermuth and Jessa Wilhelm earned a bronze level finish with Moreland, Clay Wildermuth, and Wilhelm earning

accreditation into the Society for Agricultural Education Parliamentarians based on their high exam scores. The team overall placed in the Bronze Emblem division.

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FFA tests students’ ability to effectively communicate ideas during a meeting.

The contest includes a general knowledge exam of parliamentary law, a 10-minute demonstration of parliamentary procedure, oral questions, written minutes of the demonstration as well as a team activity. The team earned the honor of representing all of Indiana after winning the state contest this past spring. The team is coached by FFA advisor Jim Wildermuth.

Dairy Evaluation North Miami’s dairy evaluation team of Anna Eckrote, Audrey Piel, Alaina Weaver and Jordan Weaver earned a fourth-

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...continued from Page 5 place team finish with Piel, Eckrote and Weaver placing as Gold Emblem Individuals.

Weaver also placed as a Silver Emblem Individual. Piel placed third overall and first in the Dairy Herd Management Exam, winning a $1,000 scholarship.

Eckrote won a $400 scholarship for her 12th-place finish.

Weaver also placed in the top 20, earning 18th individually. The National FFA Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management CDE was held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis and is a competitive event that challenges the student’s ability to

select and manage quality dairy cattle.

This event includes six classes of dairy cattle, herd record evaluation and dairy management team activity. The team competed and won at the state level in June to earn the privilege of representing all of Indiana at the nationals. The team is coached by Glen and Chris Jones and assisted

by Wildermuth.

Poultry North Miami’s poultry team of Gabby Francis, Joey Witmeyer, Allison Burns and Maddie Maynard represented the state of Indiana in the National FFA Poultry Evaluation

Members of the North Miami Poultry Team are (from left) Allison Burns, Maddie Maynard, Gabby Francis, Joey Witmeyer

CDE. Francis, Witmeyer, Burns, and Maynard all placed in the Silver Emblem category as individuals and earned a 20th place team finish.

The National FFA Poultry Evaluation CDE is a competitive event that tests the participants ability to place top quality poultry and poultry products needed for successful production. They also evaluate market birds for eggs and meat production, evaluate quality of

Members of the North Miami Dairy Team are (from left) Jordan Weaver, Audrey Piel, Anna Eckrote, Alaina Weaver, Alternate – Calvin Wildermuth eggs and evaluate and identify parts and products common to consumers.

The team earned

the honor of representing Indiana on the national level by winning the state FFA poultry

contest last May. The team is coached by Pete Jones and Wildermuth.

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MU esports Smash team wins championship For the second time in a row, Manchester University Esports Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate team has brought home the Great Lakes Esports Con ference (@GLEC_GG) cham pionship.

“I am so incredibly proud of what this team has accomplished,” said Garrett “toweroftoast” Schieferstein, director of esports at Manchester.

“This team, from top to bottom, has improved so much over the last three months. They work hard every day, lab matchups after class, and watch opposing team VODs (videos on demand) all on their own outside of practice time.

They deserved every win they earned this season.”

This is the team’s second undefeated season. It went 6-0 last year and it went 12-0 this year.

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“The Smash team had two insanely tough goals this year. We wanted to place top eight in nationals and win the GLEC championship with an undefeated record.

Now with this win, I can proudly say that we accomplished both of those goals. GGs (good games) to Huntington, Trine, Mount Union, and all other schools that we played this year in the GLEC. We are already practicing for next year!”

Saturday’s grand finals against the University of Mount Union at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, saw a clean sweep. MUES Smash (@MU_esport) won 3-0 to claim its second @GLEC_GG championship.

Manchester defeated teams from Trine University and Huntington University to get to the finals. James

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Walsh won the playoffs’ MVP award with his clutch game 2 performance against Trine to keep the Spartans’ championship hopes alive.

The team plays host to the 2021 Spartan Smash Tournament for high school students on Saturday, Nov. 20. The event is open to all current high school students with prizes including scholarships.

Follow Manchester Esports on Twitter at @MU_esport. To learn more about the program, contact esports@manchester.edu.

Scholarships are available for League of Legends, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros., Fortnite, Overwatc h and Valorant.

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Wyatt Engle, 18

Jack Lutz, 97

Peggy V. McCallen, 92

Enjoyed writing rap beats

World War II veteran

Owned several businesses

May 7, 1924 – Nov. 25, 2021

Jan. 6, 1929 – Nov. 21, 2021

Aug. 26, 2003 – Nov. 15, 2021

Wyatt Glen Engle, 18, of rural North Manchester, died Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Wabash County.

He was born on Aug. 26, 2003, in Fort Wayne, to Rex A. Engle and Nichole (Fox) Foster.

Wyatt was a senior at Whitko High School. He worked at McDonalds in North Manchester. He was a member of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and Miami Nation of Indians of Indiana. Wyatt enjoyed writing rap beats, YuGi-Oh cards and playing video games.

He is survived by his father and stepmother, Rex A. and Jennifer Engle of South Whitley; mother, Nichole Foster of Churubusco; sister, Adelynn Engle of North Manchester; brother, Jesse Engle of South Whitley; grandparents, Glen and Beth Engle of North Manchester; Tonyia and Andy Wolf of Columbia City; Rick and Carol Price of Etna Green; and greatgrandmother, Elizabeth Engle of Wabash.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jasper Engle.

Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash. A private service will be held at a later date.

Preferred memorial is Ronald McDonald House.

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

Darrell Keller Jr., 53 Enjoyed working on model cars Sept. 19, 1968 – Nov. 20, 2021

Darrell Dean Keller Jr., 53, Lagro, died at 7:23 am, Nov. 20, 2021.

He was born on Sept. 19, 1968 Visitation was Friday, Nov. 26, at the Lagro Community Center. Arrangements

by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Elsie Geiser, 97 Enjoyed traveling Feb. 6, 1924 – Nov. 22, 2021 Elsie Geiser, 97, Flint, Mich., died Nov. 22, 2021.

She was born Feb. 6, 1924.

Visitation and services were Nov. 27, 2021, at Old German Baptist Brethren Church, 12546 North State Road 13, North Manchester.

Jack Lewis Lutz, 97, of Wabash, died at 5:45 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, at his daughter’s home in Bunker Hill.

He was born on May 7, 1924, in Wabash, to Arch and Nora (Schoeff) Lutz.

Jack attended Wabash City Schools and enlisted in the US Army during World War II. He served in the 255th Field Artillery, Third Army under General Patton in Germany, France, and Luxemburg. He landed at Utah Beach, was in the Battle of the Bulge, and was in Europe two years. He recalled his 21st birthday was sitting on a hill in Germany watching the German prisoners being marched into camps and the residents returning to their homes.

He married Mabel R. Clark at the First United Methodist Church in Wabash on May 12, 1951; she died November 15, 2021.

Jack worked at Diehl Machines and General Tire, both in Wabash, and retired from United Tech in Peru in 1991. He was a lifelong member of the Wabash First United Methodist Church, and a member of the Wabash American Legion Post 15 more than 50 years. Jack was an avid fisherman and mushroom hunter, and loved Indiana University Basketball.

He is survived by two daughters, Diana (Ed) Barber of Trafalgar, and Marty (Ed) Holycross of Bunker Hill; daughter-inlaw, Johnetta Wells-Lutz; 11 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, son, Mark Lutz, four brothers, and three sisters.

There will be a joint memorial service, for Jack and his wife Mabel, who he dearly loved, at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Nathan Whybrew officiating.

Friends may call 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Wabash First United Methodist Church Kitchen Fund.

The memorial guest book for Jack may be signed at www.grandstaff-

Peggy V. McCallen, 92, of Wabash, died at 10:58 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

She was born on Jan. 6, 1929, in Terre Haute, to Bernard VanBorssum and Jessie (Connett) VanBorssum. Jessie was a businesswoman and Peggy’s father, Bernard, had gone to the Alaskan Gold Rush, played on a Phillies farm team, and owned theaters in Terre Haute.

She had a happy childhood learning to play the accordion and the piano, and taking dance lessons. She loved her horses, Omaha and Queenie, and enjoyed horseback riding all her life. She met her husband, Bob McCallen, while attending Eastern Illinois University. They married June 20, 1948 in Terre Haute. The couple lived in Springfield, Ill., and Hartsville, S.C., where Bob taught special education classes. In 1953, Bob enrolled in Indiana University law school and Peggy took a job as secretary for the executive director of the Southern Indiana Methodist Church Conference.

They moved to Wabash in 1956 when Bob began his law practice. Peggy was a mother and active businesswoman. She owned an apartment building and rented apartments, became a real estate broker and had her own firm, took flying lessons, started Maids in Wabash - a professional home cleaning service, established a wedding shop called Wedding Belles, and owned the Depot, an antique business. Peggy made dozens of Halloween costumes and special birthday cakes, and cared for many dogs, cats, mice, ducks, and swans. She was a published author, a voracious reader, loved traveling, tea parties, numerous hobbies and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her five children, Peggy (Alan) Grossnickle, Page (Shane) Himes, both of Warsaw, Indiana, Bryan (Sylvia) McCallen of Wabash, Paula McCallen of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Robert R. (Chris) McCallen III of Wabash, 13 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Robert R. McCallen Jr., who died Sept. 8, 2015.

Per Peggy’s request, there will be a Celebration of Life at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at the Honeywell House, 720 N. Wabash Street, Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are an Animal Shelter of the donor’s choice, the Honeywell Foundation Banner Contest, or Bob and Peggy McCallen Entrepreneurship Endowment Scholarship at Grace College and Seminary.

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

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Hanover College graduate

Retired from PSI

July 26, 1996 – Nov. 21, 2021

Aug. 14, 1939 – Nov. 9, 2021

Erin Nicole Working, 25, North Manchester, passed away on Nov. 21, 2021, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.

The daughter of Cheryl (Pennington) Working and Kenny Working, Erin was born on July 26, 1996.

Erin graduated from Manchester High School in 2015 and from Hanover College with a degree in Cultural Anthropology, Spanish and International Studies in 2019. Before her passing, she was taking classes toward earning an MBA in Business Administration at Tiffin University. Erin worked as coordinator of Dining Services at Peabody Retirement Community and was an international sales summer intern.

Recently she began teaching at Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School in North Manchester and was an office administrator for Daniel’s Place.

Erin was an honest, compassionate, strong-willed, and selfless person who loved travel, family and animals. She was passionate about giving back to the community and helping those who needed it most. Erin’s kindness and patience was an inspiration to all who knew her. Throughout her short life, Erin traveled to more than 20 countries and taught English to Peru’s poorest communities.

The loving memory of Erin Nicole Working will be forever cherished by her parents Cheryl (Pennington) Working, North Manchester and Kenny (Cindy) Working, Wabash; brother, Daniel Working, North Manchester; sister, Chloe Steele, North Manchester; stepbrother, Nathan Howard, Gun Barrel City, Texas; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Bennett, Ohio; paternal grandparent, Pat Hobbs, Wabash; step grandmother, Claudine Stanley, Wabash; aunts and uncles, Mick (Beth) Pennington, Ohio, Gary (Jackie) Pennington, South Carolina and Rex (Rhonda) Pennington, Ohio, Cathi (Butch) Johnson, South Carolina, Susan Patuc, Ohio, Brenda (Mike) Heagy, North Manchester, and Mary (Rick) Bachman, Washington.

Erin was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Guilford Pennington and paternal grandfathers, Dick Working and Chester Hobbs.

Visitation was Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, from 3-9 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester.

Visitation and funeral services were, Nov. 27, 2021 at 10 a.m. with calling beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 113 W. Main St., North Manchester. Pastor Jeff Hawkins and Pastor Alexa Kvande officiagted. Burial was at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, 950 Tipton Street, Lagro.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Erin Working, memorials may be made to Daniel’s Place, 113 W. Main St., North Manchester, IN 46962.

The family of Erin Working has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.

Janice Mohler, 81 Was homemaker Oct. 2, 1940 – Nov. 27, 2021 Janice M. Mohler, 81, died Nov. 27, 2021.

Visitation 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1 at

the Eel River Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Silver Lake.

Services10 a.m.

Dec. 2 at the church.

McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

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Charles Curtis “Curt” Purdy went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 in Deland, Fla. He was born Aug. 14, 1939, to Charles Eugene and Betty Lou (Curtis) Purdy in Wabash.

He graduated from Noble Township High School in 1958, and married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Jane Oswalt on June 21, 1959.

He is survived by his wife and three children Sara (Curt) Correll of Peru, Mike Purdy of Deland, Fla., and Skip Purdy of Sarasota Fla. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Laura Bell and Ann Correll both of Peru, Sarina Jamerson of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Gavyn and Isabella Purdy of Bradenton, Fla., and Lillian Purdy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, Sharon, an infant daughter, Beth Ann and a infant grandson, Austin Purdy.

He will be missed by many for his infamous humor. If he didn’t tease you, he didn’t like you. One friend remarked at hearing of his passing that “He is God’s

problem now.” And anyone who knew him knows what a problem God is in store for!

He was well known for his love of old cars, especially Studebakers, his love of old westerns, his love for his family and friends and his faith. He was a member of the Wabash Nazarene Church and the Deland Nazarene Church.

He was known by many names; Curt, Dad, Papaw, Grandpa, Old Man, Trouble with a capital T. Just to name a few.

He worked for Honeywell Corp., retired from Public Service Indiana (now Duke Energy) after 25 years and after retirement drove transit for the Dallas Winchester Senior Center. He went on a Mission Trip to Chile and visited Argentina after he & his wife “adopted” an Argentine foreign exchange student, Alex Beker, as part of the family.

He gave his life to God and dedicated himself to his family (both blood and those he considered family not by blood).

There will be a big hole in many lives that he once occupied.

There will be a Memorial Service for him on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the Wabash Church of the Nazarene, 902 Manchester Ave. Wabash.

His family hopes you will come and share your memories and stories.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Wilma Parmerlee, 94 Enjoyed visiting June 8, 1927 – Nov. 22, 2021 Wilma J. Parmerlee, 94, North Manchester, passed away Nov. 22, 2021, at Peabody Retirement Community. Born June 8, 1927, in Flora, Wilma was the daughter of Marion T. and Elva (Wagoner) Kinzie.

Wilma was a 1945 graduate of Central High School, North Manchester, and went on to attend beauty school in Fort Wayne. On Nov. 5, 1946, Wilma married William H. Parmerlee. The two were married for 49 years before William passed away on June 2, 1996.

Wilma loved to have fun and enjoyed visiting with friends and family. Many laughs were shared over a game of Yahtzee and many card games.

The loving memory of Wilma J. Parmerlee will be forever remembered by

her daughters, Randi (Larry) Tobias, North Manchester, and Rita Parmerlee, Howe; sister, Doris Weimer, Massachusetts; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and nine greatgrandchildren; and all of her nieces and nephews.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Ronald Parmerlee, passed away in 2005, two brothers, Vernon and Dale Kinzie, and three sisters, Ruth Amos, Vada Longenecker, and Freda Hulme.

Services for Wilma will be held at a later date.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Wilma J. Parmerlee, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231 or Peabody Caring Circle, 400 West 7th Street, North Manchester, IN 46962.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

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Ethan Fletcher, 29

Jacqueline Wasson, 83

Patricia Kaufman, 83

Enjoyed music

Former Girl Scout leader

March 11, 1992 – Nov. 17, 2021

Sept. 25, 1938 – Nov. 28, 2021

Retired from Wells Fargo Bank

Ethan Paul Fletcher, 29, passed away Nov. 17, 2021, in Indianapolis.

Beloved son of Douglas and Leisa Fletcher, he was born on March 11, 1992, in Fort Wayne.

Ethan was a 2010 graduate of Manchester High School. His junior year of high school was spent as an exchange student in Sweden and attended an International Baccalareate High School while there.

He enjoyed all music, especially guitar. Ethan loved to sing, fish, travel, and could always be counted on for entertaining others with his humor and quick wit.

Ethan was a kind, loving, strong-willed and determined soul, who picked himself up from life’s struggles, always determined to move forward, holding on to his hopes and dreams with the help of those he loved and who loved him.

The loving memory of Ethan will be forever treasured in the hearts of his parents, Douglas and Leisa Fletcher; brothers, Adam Fletcher and Justin (Emily Stafford) Fletcher; sister, Sarah Fletcher; niece, Nilah Fletcher; grandmother, Beverly Linderman; many aunts, uncles, cousins, treasured friends and international exchange student brothers and sisters.

A Celebration of Ethan’s Life took place Tuesday, November 30, 2021 with Deaconess Sabine Thomas officiating at D.O. McComb and Son’s Funeral Homes – Covington Knolls Chapel, 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. The family requests that mask be worn.

A livestream of Ethan’s Celebration of Life may be found on the funeral home’s Facebook Page.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Community Foundation of Wabash County, attention: Hope House/Waypoint Ministry.

Jacqueline Marie Wasson, 83, of Wabash, died at 2:32 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at her home.

She was born on Sept. 25, 1938, in Decatur, to William and Helen Louise (Weiland) Holthouse.

Jacqueline was a 1956 graduate of Wabash High School. She married William Dean Wasson in Wabash on December 24, 1955; he died May 11, 2004. Jacqueline worked as a sales clerk at K-Mart in Wabash several years, retiring in 2003. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Wabash, where she taught Sunday School for more than 27 years, and sang in the church choir since she was a teenager.

She was a former Girl Scout Leader for 20 years. Jacqueline was also a member of the Ladies Guild several years. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, gardening, playing the piano, and loved her cats.

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Anne “Beth” (Mike) Middleton of Indianapolis; 11 grandchildren, Shane Ray, Westley Ray, Justin (Maegan) Ray, Brandi Janiak, Danielle Wheeler, Patrick Wasson, Samantha Wasson, Kathleen Wasson, Brittany Dickerhoff, Michelle Dickerhoff, and Chandler Sonafrank; 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Stephen Holthouse of Heston, Kansas; and her sister, Caroline Kindsvatter of Fort Wayne.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Robin Dean Wasson, and daughter, Kimberly Marie Wasson.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church, 173 Hale Drive, Wabash, with Pastor Jerry Gauthier II officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Thursday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Zion Lutheran Church.

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

Sept. 29, 1938 – Nov. 28, 2021 Patricia Ann “Pat” Kaufman, 83, of Wabash, passed away at 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor - East in Wabash.

She was born on Sept. 29, 1938, in Muncie, to the late Lee and Mildred (Webb) Robinson.

Pat was a 1956 graduate of Noble High School. She married James Lee Kaufman on Dec. 22, 1957. Pat worked for 19 years and retired, as a teller, from Wells Fargo Bank. Pat was an excellent cook and she enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and gardening, but most of all, Pat loved spending time with her family.

Pat is survived by her husband of almost 64 years, James Lee Kaufman, of Wabash; two sons, Daniel Kaufman, of Wabash, and Scott (April) Kaufman, of Avis, Pa.; brother, Michael Robinson, of South Whitley; two grandchildren, Courtney Daniel Kaufman and Carter Samuel Kaufman; and family friend, Chuck Metzger.

Per Pat’s wishes, there will be no public services and the immediate family will have private graveside services.

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, IN, 46992, have been trusted with Pat Kaufman’s final wishes.

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

Police and fire reports North Manchester Public Safety Arrest Travis C. Wood, 33, North Manchester, arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia at 11:50 p.m. on Nov. 20.

Citation Christian A. Drees, 21, Peru, cited for driving while suspended at 6:44 a.m. Nov. 19.

Accidents

A vehicle driven

by Taren M. High, 21, Daleville, was struck by a vehicle that was driven from the scene by its driver at 6:14 p.m. Nov. 18.

Vehicles driven

by Larry L. Lambert, 46, Lagro, and Landon K. Judy, 17, North Manchester, collided at the intersection of State Roads 13 and 114 at 4:26 p.m. Nov. 20.

Vehicles driven

by Jaire J.

Stefanatos, 52, North Manchester and Andrew J. Bruck, 51, Fort Wayne, collided in the 100 block of North Market Street at 4:49 p.m.

Nov. 23.

Fire Runs North Manchester Fire Department responded: To the 100 block of South Merkle Street for a medical assist at 4:03 p.m.

Nov. 18.

To the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist at 1:51 a.m. Nov. 19.

To the 2200 block of East Street for a medical assist at 9:03 a.m. Nov. 19.

To the 400 block of Country Lane for a medical assist at 2:11 p.m. Nov. 19.

To the 1100 block of West 4th Street for a medical assist at 5:24 p.m. Nov. 19.

To the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist

at 3:44 p.m. Nov. 19.

To the 400 block of Country Lane for a medical assist at 12:05 p.m. Nov. 20 To Laurel Drive for a medical assist at 2:01 p.m. Nov. 20.

Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded to an alarm at the 600 block of East College Avenue at 9:52 a.m. Nov. 22.

Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded to an alarm at the 400 block of West 7th Street at 6:07 a.m.

Nov. 23.

To the 600 block of North Sycamore Street for a medical assist at 7:53 a.m.

Nov. 23.

Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments

responded to a report of an equipment malfunction in the 1200 block of S.R. 114 W. 1:18 p.m.

Nov. 23.

To the 1100 block of West 4th Street for a medical assist at 3:04 p.m. Nov. 23.

To the 1100 block of West 4th Street for a medical assist at 4:29 p.m. Nov. 23.

To the 300 block of SR 13N for a medical assist at 10:03 a.m. Nov. 24.

Wabash City Police Accident Vehicles driven

by Adam D. Hayslett, 40, Wabash, and Julie A. Coburn, 47, LaFontaine, collided at 1405 Vernon St., Wabash at 10:09 p.m. Nov. 10.

Damage up to $10,000.

Vehicles driven

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Police & Fire collided at 1601 Cass St., Wabash, at 4:10 p.m. Nov. 26.

Vehicles driven

by Terri L. Bolen, 43, Wabash, and Daniel J. Liles, 66, Wabash, collided at 1316 Creekside Drive at 11:53 a.m.

Nov. 23.

Vehicles driven

by Michelle N. Richardson, 30, Wabash, and Albert L. Dotson, 68, Wabash, collided at the intersection of SR 15 and Stitt Street, Wabash, at 1:49 p.m. Nov. 23.

Arrests Michael D. McDermit, 38, Wabash, was arrested for domestic battery and battery in the presence of a child on Nov. 17.

Jordan J. Robinson, 25, Wabash, was arrested for domestic battery, three counts of failure to appear, possession of a controlled substance, operating while never having been licensed, battery resulting in bodily injury and invasion of privacy on Nov. 21.

Kinishia S. Alexander, 29, Huntington, was

arrested for theft on Nov. 22.

Michael L. Kelly, 42, Huntington, was arrested for theft, resisting law enforcement, failure to appear and criminal trespass.

Clarification Jordan R. Blevins, 23, Huntington, was not arrested for failure to register a vehicle, as was reported in the Nov. 24 edition of The Paper, but was issued a citation for the offense.

Citations Ashley Cross, 26, Wabash, was cited for driving while suspended, an infraction, and failure to provide proof of financial responsibility.

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents A vehicle driven

by Jodie L. Conliff, 37, Wabash, left the roadway at SR 13 and CR1050N, North Manchester, at 10:13 a.m. Nov. 14, striking a tree.

Conliff and a 12year-old female passenger were both transported to Fort Wayne Lutheran hospital with

Decker had made a positive impact on the determined student. “I just got a text from him,” she said.

“It had taken him a little while to warm up, but he said ‘You’ve taken me to school ever since I started kindergarten and thankfully you took me into my senior year until I could drive. I hope I don’t have to work the night of your party, but if I do I’ll try to get off.’”

The student was referring to a retirement open house for Decker, scheduled for Dec. 15 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Southwood Jr/Sr High School cafeteria. The public is invited.

Decker said driving a school bus for nearly a half century has given her a perspective on life that has more depth than a snow drift from the winter of 1978.

Her own high school, Somerset High School, has long been submerged under the Mississinewa Reservoir.

But driving a bus has sparked memories of her own child-

injuries to the arm (Conliff) and leg and hip (passenger). Damage up to $50,000.

Vehicles driven

by Thomas A. Ripsom, 63, Pierceton, and Jason A. Sims, 33, South Whitley, collided at the intersection of U.S. 24 and SR 13, Wabash, at 2:53 p.m. Nov. 14.

Damage up to $10,000.

Vehicles driven

by Mary J. Greuter, 24, Fort Wayne, and Shane Wireman, 49, Fort Wayne, collided at the intersection of SR 114 and CR400E in North Manchester at 5:37 p.m. Nov. 17.

Damage up to $25,000.

A vehicle driven

by Jessica A. Kewish, 30, Roann, struck a deer at the intersection of Lukens Lake Road and Pottawatomie Street in Laketon at 11:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Damage up to $10,000.

A vehicle driven

by Heather R. Halferty, 38, of Wabash, struck a deer on SR 124 near the intersection of CR700E in Lagro at 6:44 a.m. Nov. 23.

...continued from Page 1 hood as she slowly watched countless students make the entire journey from youth to adult, then parent, and finally grandparent.

“I’ve had a few generations here,” Decker said.

“When I would go on my bus route, I would pass places like where I had my first all day babysitting job, or where I lived when I went to school and rode the bus, or where I learned to tie my shoes when I was with my mother at five years old,” she said. “I passed all these things and it was kind of like a trip down memory lane.”

And … yes, one of Decker’s former passengers is old enough to have had an AARP Magazine subscription for 15 years and is now eligible to start playing the “I’m on a fixed income” card as a recipient of Social Security.

“It was a relative of ours and I started driving her senior year and she just turned 65,” said Decker.

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85 Hope gives record number of mammograms 85 HOPE Free Medical Clinic hosted its third annual Mammo Month in October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During that month, 85 HOPE offered every Wabash County woman ages 40-64 the opportunity to receive an order for a free 3-D mammogram at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

This year, 85 HOPE gave out a record number of 120 mammogram orders.

“We were so pleased with the huge response this year,” says Laura Spaulding, Executive Director of 85 HOPE. “Our mammogram numbers far surpassed previous years and I think the convenience of our new Wabash location was a significant factor.”

Mammogram orders were given out throughout October at both 85

Members of the Ladies Golf Association present 85 Hope officials a check for $6,100 from its golf tourney earlier this year. Photo provided HOPE clinics in Wabash and North Manchester along with a few local events, including First Friday, Manchester Harvest Arts Festival, and Chilifor-Charity Cookoff.

Another new factor this year was the change to offering 3-D mammo-

grams. “Doing mammograms in 3D has become the standard of care.

We are so blessed to have the financial support so that we could offer 3-D mammograms this year to Wabash County women,” states Spaulding.

85 HOPE’s Mammogram Fund covers the cost of

the 3-D mammograms in full (Parkview Wabash Hospital provides a generous discount) and is supported by three local entities: Ride for a Cause, Honeywell Ladies Golf Association, and Ellen’s Bridal.

Ride for a Cause had another record year, raising more than $60,000 for

Beacon names president The Board of Directors of Beacon Credit Union (BCU) is pleased to announce that they have named Dustin Cuttriss as the next President/CEO. Cuttriss, BCU’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume the role after current President/CEO Kevin Willour retires at the end of 2022.

“We are pleased that Dustin has agreed to take on the role of President/CEO,” Beacon board chair Ken Dale said. “He is a seasoned executive within Beacon, has significant experience in all aspects of finance and strategic planning and is highly qualified to lead the Credit Union into the future.”

“I am honored to have the opportunity to succeed Kevin Willour and continue to create value for Beacon’s members and the communities in which we serve,” said Cuttriss. “In working with BCU’s Senior Leadership team and all our employees, I plan on continuing to build upon the strong foundation that Kevin has put in place. I am excited and confident about our future.”

Cuttriss, has more than 25 years of hands-on strategic experience within the financial services industry, including the last ten years as Chief Financial Officer with BCU. He has been an integral part of guiding the strategic direction of the Credit Union in terms of financial

DUSTIN CUTTRISS

impact of products and services, investments, mergers and acquisition evaluations, along with the development and modifications of internal policies and procedures.Cuttriss received his BA, Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He has also completed

the Graduate School of Bank Investments and Financial Administration from the University of South Carolina and American Bankers Association Compliance School.

He is a member of the Indiana CPA Society and American Institute of Public Accountants.

Cuttriss is a Supervisory Committee member of Corporate One Federal Credit Union. He also serves as a Board Member of Financial Managers Society, Waypoint of Wabash and Pilgrims Rest Cemetery of Huntington, Inc. Dustin resides in Roanoke, with his wife, Jessica, and their four children.

multiple breast cancer charities, including 85 HOPE. Honeywell Ladies Golf Association hosted its 10th annual Breast Cancer Awareness golf scramble—in partnership with Honeywell Golf Course and Board of Directors—and raised a record $6,100 for 85

HOPE’s Mammogram Fund. And Ellen’s Bridal—a new donor this year— supported 85 HOPE’s Mammogram Fund by raising $850 from wedding dress sales in October.

Toni Metzger of Ride for a Cause explains the purpose in hosting the annual fundraiser.

“We raise money to fight breast cancer by providing funds for mammograms.

We strive to bring awareness to the importance of early detection of breast cancer and the best tool for that is routine mammogram screening.”

“The generosity of our community is amazing,” Spaulding adds.

“Our sincerest thanks to everyone who organized and participated in these events. Your selfless efforts help make free mammograms a reality for

many Wabash County women.”

85 HOPE Medical Clinic is a free medical clinic that provides free medical care, medications, and other services to lowincome adult residents of Wabash County who are uninsured or under-insured. To become a client, please call the appropriate clinic and leave a voicemail message: Wabash—260-2740011 or North Manchester—260306-8309. For more information about 85 HOPE, please visit our Facebook page 85 Hope or website at 85hope.org.

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Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity committee distributes funds to local groups

Brian Campbell (top photo, at left) presents a $3,000 check to Mike Beauchamp, Wabash River Defenders representative. Emily Overlander (bottom photo, at left) presents a $2,000 check to VFW Post 28 representative Dave Miller

Todd Titus (center) presents a check for $1,000 to Boy Scout Troop 404 representatives Michael Schemenaur and Ricky Nelson.

Steve Bowman (center) presents a check for $3,000 to Junior Achievement representatives Mark Frantz (left) and Beth Miller.

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Chili for Charity distributes funds

Emily Overlander (from left) presents a $6,000 check to 85 Hope representatives Susan Hunter, Rose Wenrich and Teresa Pulley.

Wade Weaver (left) presents a $3,000 grant to FAME Festival representative Judy Ward.

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Nancy Bowman (center) presents a $2,000 check to Honeywell Educational Outreach Program representatives Sarah See (left) and Kara Fulmer.

Todd Titus (center) presents a $4,000 check to Wabash County Cancer Society representatives Val Garris (left) and Theresa Sites.

GOOD WORDS . . .

We are entering into a season of generosity. I love seeing the excitement in stores but mostly impressed by the seasonal Salvation Army bellringers. They remind us to be generous now & year-round.

Gratitude is mostly formed from a positive attitude of life; a desire to bless others is expressed through giving. I’m grateful that Jesus gave of himself for the hope we experience through Advent & beyond Who needs your blessing today? How can you express your generosity to others?

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Honeywell announces banner program winners Through this and other banner competitions, the Honeywell Foundation Arts In Education program provides banner contest opportunities to students in 35 schools across four counties in northern Indiana each year.

What began in Wabash County 18 years ago has now expanded to other areas and allows talented youth an opportunity to share their artistic talents. The theme for this year’s competition was Winter Around the World.

Two recent receptions were held to announce finalists and winners in a variety of categories.

Wabash County Banner Selections · Homeschool Division: Emaline Cordes 11th grade · Heartland Career Center: Kayla Main 12th grade · Compass Rose Academy: Allie 9th grade · St. Bernard School: Rose Higgins 1st grade · Emmanuel Christian School: Olivia Willis 4th grade · Manchester Elementary: Lillian Bishop 1st grade · Manchester Intermediate: Izee Keaffaber 5th grade · Metro North Elementary: Brooklynn Laferney 1st grade · Sharp Creek Elementary: Jayla Gill 5th grade · Northfield Jr Sr High: Abby Ruff 10th grade · Southwood

Elementary: Dallis Kroft 3rd grade · Southwood Jr Sr High: Emma Adams 10th grade · OJ Neighbours Elementary: Emily Carnes 3rd grade · Wabash Middle School: Quinnlynn Campbell 6th grade · Wabash High School: Kate Combs 10th grade Grade-Level Selections Pre K: Tucker Niccum from Manchester Elementary Kindergarten: Liam Aiken from Metro North Elementary 1st Grade: Abel Bailey from Southwood Elementary 2nd grade: Imogen Jackson from Southwood Elementary 3rd grade: Adaleigh Hentgen from OJ Neighbours Elementary 4th grade: Elaina Harrington from Sharp Creek Elementary 5th grade: Clare D’ Andrea from Manchester Intermediate 6th grade: Naomi Watson from Sharp Creek Elementary 7th Grade: Paige Miller from Wabash Middle School 8th grade: Lucas Parker from Homeschool Art 9th grade: Nevaeh Starr from Wabash High School 10th grade: Baleigh Black from Southwood Jr. Sr High 11th grade: Bryn Mealy from Southwood Jr Sr High 12th grade: Katelyn Wallen

from Northfield Jr Sr High Sponsor’s Choice Paesley Pike, 2nd grader at Southwood Elementary Mosby Stephens, 3rd grader at Sharp Creek Elementary Abegail Naranjo, 12th grader at Northfield Jr Sr High Bob McCallen Excellence Award Abegail Naranjo Miami County · Elmwood Primary- Nila McClure 2nd grade · Blair Pointe Elementary- Jaxon Jimenez 6th grade · Peru Jr. HighHailey Lowe 8th grade · Peru High School- Ashlyn Briscoe 11th grade · Maconaquah ElementaryChloey Davies 2nd grade · Maconaquah Middle- Averie Maiben 8th grade · Pipe Creek ElementaryKayliana Gonzalez 1st grade · North Miami Elementary- Sophei Seifried 6th grade · North Miami Middle- Kaiden Badger 7th grade · North Miami High School- Max Caraco 9th grade Grade-Level Selections · Kindergarten – Kade Fuller; Elmwood Primary · 1st gradeMarley Harding; Elmwood Primary · 2nd gradeCynia Jumper; North Miami Elementary · 3rd gradeAmira Flores; Blair Pointe Elementary · 4th gradeTaylor Caldwell; Blair Pointe Elementary

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Middle School · 8th grade- Gabe Wiley; North Miami Middle School · 9th gradeGracie Murphy; North Miami High School · 10th gradeBrooklyn Correll;

North Miami High School · 11th gradeSherry Wright; North Miami High School · 12th gradeBriahnna Greer; North Miami High School

Sponsor’s Choice · Kennedy Appelfelller; North Miami Elementary 5th grade · Yapan Ruenhansa; Peru High School 12th grade

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Boys basketball season opens The Manchester and Wabash boys basketball teams each went 1-1 last week while Northfield and Southwood each lost twice to start the season.

Manchester 69, Bluffton 58 Two freshmen and a senior transfer led the Manchester boys basketball team to a 69-58 win over Bluffton Wednesday night, Nov. 23.

Freshman Gavin Betten led the Squires with 16 points and 19 rebounds, while classmate Ethan Hendrix had four 3pointers for 12 of his 14 points, and Will Rickerd added 14 points with two 3-pointers.

Senior Cade Jones came close to a triple-double with 12 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, while senior Caden Miler had eight points with two 3-pointers, and sophomore starter Gavin Martin added five points and three rebounds.

The JV team defeated Bluffton 49-28.

Oak Hill 48, Manchester 38 In a reversal of fortunes from the Bluffton game, Manchester started

slow offensively and saw a comeback attempt fall short in a 48-38 loss to Oak Hill Saturday night, Nov. 27.

The Squires mustered just two points in the first quarter and trailed the Golden Eagles 22-8 at halftime.

Manchester came out of the locker room with a strong second-half push, scoring the first eight points and cutting the lead to 22-16 with five points from Jones and a 3-pointer from Hendrix.

Oak Hill withstood the push, extended its lead to 11 points early in the fourth quarter, and held on for the win.

Betten and Jones each scored nine points for the Squires.

Eastern 49, Northfield 39 Eastern jumped on Northfield early in the teams’ season openers Tuesday, Nov. 23, never let the host Norse into the game, and held on for a 49-39 win.

Eastern took a 137 first quarter lead, extended it to 24-11 at halftime, and 3419 at the end of three quarters.

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Manchester, Wabash drop TRC wrestling matches final stanza but it wasn’t enough.

Eli Kroh led Northfield with 12 points and six rebounds, followed

by Dillon Tomlinson with nine points and five steals, and Jaxton Peas with eight points and six rebounds.

Eastbrook 77, Northfield 36 Northfield didn’t have an answer for Eastbrook Saturday night,

points, two rebounds, and two assists, and Nathan Lehner with 10 points, three rebounds, and three steals.

Derrick Smith led Southwood with six rebounds, while Jason Opresik handed out six assists and pulled down four rebounds.

Lewis Cass 70, Southwood 29 Southwood struggled for the second

take a 57-47 lead heading into the final eight minutes.

Oak Hill dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Apaches 21-8 for the three-point win.

Trevor Daughtry led four Apaches in double figure scoring with 19 points.

He added four rebounds, four assists, and three steal.

Grant Ford hit six 3-pointers for 18 points, while Izaak

Oak Hill’s Kyle Turnachick plays post defense against Manchester’s Gavin Betten in the Golden Eagles’ win over the Squires Saturday night, Nov. 27. Photo by Eric Christiansen falling 77-36 on the road.

Tomlinson led the Norse with 12 points, while Kroh had nine points and seven rebounds, and Peas and Paul Treska each had four points.

Wapahani 76, Southwood 48 Wapahani proved to be too much for Southwood on Tuesday, Nov. 23, running away from the Knights 76-48.

The Raiders outscored Southwood 21-9 in the second quarter and 29-13 in the third in the 28point win.

Will Winter led the Knights with 16 points and two assists, followed by Cole Winter with 13

game in a row in a 70-29 loss at Lewis Cass Saturday, Nov. 27.

Winer led the Knights with 14 points, followed by Dylan Stout with six points and three rebounds, Opresik with five points and six rebounds, and Lehner with three points and four rebounds.

Oak Hill 68, Wabash 65 Oak Hill shocked Wabash with a fourth-quarter comeback to edge the Apaches 68-65 in both teams’ season openers Wednesday, Nov. 24.

Wabash trailed 32-31 at halftime but outscored Oak Hill 26-15 in the third quarter to

Wright had 10 points, four rebounds, and four assists, and Kolton Wilson had 10 points, three assists, and two rebounds. Andrew Dinkins had seven points eight rebounds, and Kaden Vogel added one point.

Wabash 76, Madison-Grant 71 In another high scoring and close game, Wabash held off Madison-Grant 76-71 Saturday, Nov. 27 at home.

Wabash hit 14 3pointers on the night, including four each from Ford and Wright.

The Manchester and Wabash wrestling teams both lost Three Rivers Conference matches last week while Northfield and Manchester girls both competed at an invitational at New Palestine.

Peru 43, Manchester 31 The Manchester wrestling team led Peru 34-31 with two matches remaining in their contest Tuesday, Nov. 23.

Peru won the final two matches to secure a 43-31 win.

Winning for the Squires were Dylan Stroud (132 pounds), Jose Cortes (pin), Zach France (pin), and Trevor Dill (pin).

Maconaquah 72, Wabash 10 The Wabash wrestling team lost to Maconaquah 7210 Tuesday night, Nov. 23.

Winning for the Apaches were Olivia Harden by

pin in 45 seconds and Jared Brooks by major decision 13-0, and Hollars by forfeit.

Girls Northfield and Manchester compete at all-girls invitational Northfield and Manchester both sent four girls to New Palestine for an all-girls invitational Saturday, Nov. 27.

Northfield’s Ella Gahl placed third overall in the 120pound weight class with a 4-1 record on the day.

Asia Miller went 2-3 at 132 pounds, while Alexis Gates (145) finished 1-3 and Addie France (160) went 0-3.

Manchester’s Maddie Parson and Emma Evans both finished fourth for the Lady Squires.

Marah Eades and Jocelyn Molina also competed for the Lady Squires.

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Lady Norse post win over Peru The Northfield girls basketball team was the only Wabash County team to win a game last week, while Manchester, Wabash, and Southwood suffered losses.

Oak Hill 53, Manchester 43 After three tight quarters of play, Oak Hill outscored Manchester 17-9 in the fourth quarter to pull out a 53-43 win Saturday night, Nov. 27.

After a 26-26 tie at halftime, Oak Hill took a 36-34 lead going into the final quarter.

Manchester trailed 46-40 with under to minutes remaining but the Lady Golden Eagles hit free throws down the stretch to grab the win.

Ainsley West led Manchester with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Brooklynn Buzzard had 11 points and four assists, Gracie Lauer added five points and eight rebounds, Keilan Creager had three points, five rebounds, and three assists,

Keilan Creager drives to the basket in Manchester’s game against Oak Hill Saturday, Nov. 27. Photo by Eric Christiansen Maddy Miller had six rebounds.

The JV team defeated Oak Hill 38-27.

Miller led the JV team with 17 points, Kim Schroll had 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Northfield 48, Peru 45 The Northfield and Peru girls basketball teams battled back and forth in the first half of their Three Rivers Conference openers, going into halftime tied 22-22, Monday, Nov. 22 Northfield then outscored the Lady Tigers 18-10 in the third quarter and withstood Peru’s

fourth quarter comeback attempt in a 48-45 win.

Hannah Holmes led three Northfield doubledigit scorers with 16 points, adding 13 rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Elli Baker had 14 points, eight rebounds, and four assists, while Emily Pennington added 10 points and eight rebounds.

Madison-Grant 56, Wabash 45 The Wabash girls basketball team fell behind early 8-0 at Madison-Grant Saturday, Nov. 27, but clawed their way back to tie the

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Madison-Grant outscored Wabash 21-10 in the third quarter and held on for the win.

Rylee Yoakum led Wabash with nine points and six rebounds, while Ashley Province had nine points, followed by Kierra Wilson with eight points and two rebounds, Kasey Long with six points and two rebounds, Jade Stumbo with four points and eight rebounds, and Brook Westendorf with two points.

The JV team lost 36-32.

Sammie Walter led Wabash with 15 points, and Kenley McWhirt added eight points.

Oak Hill 47, Southwood 37 Southwood lost to Oak Hill Tuesday, 47-37.

Details from the game were not available at press time.

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Inaugural Lagro Jingle Bell Jog Dec. 4 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 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Bible stories, games, praise and worship songs, and supper are included. Parents who have questions can contact the church at lagroumchurch@gmail.com.

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m.

Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered.

Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail.com.

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 Dec. 5 is “Heaven Has Come Near” based on John 1:1-9. Prayer and Bible Study is scheduled for two Wednesdays, Dec. 1 and 8 at 6:30 p.m. The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday, Dec. 2, at 6:00 p.m. for a Christmas Party. The Ladies Aid also has items for sale: Noodles @ $5.00 quart bag; Pot Holders @ $5.00; Dora Transfers @ $3.00; and Rada Knives.

A message from Preacher Mark Wisniewski: This World needs Light! Light comes from the sun, moon, and stars. Due to technology, we have developed numerous forms of artificial light. For life to exist, this world needs light. But

there is another kind of “light” repeatedly spoken of in the Scriptures. Spiritual light! Just as the world needs the physical light of the sun, moon, and stars for physical life to exist, it needs spiritual light to lead mankind to eternal life.

What is the source of this spiritual light?

The apostle John wrote, “God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.” (1 John 1:5-9). God is absolute light in that He is absolutely righteous, pure, and holy.

Jesus Christ, as He came into this world as the Savior, was also characterized as being “light” (John 1:1-13). As the Savior, He is the “light” of eternal life.

God’s Word is also “light.”

The psalmist wrote, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

(Psalm 119:105). The gospel is God’s message of salvation through Jesus Christ.

It shows the sinner the way out of the darkness and condemnation of sin and into the light of forgiveness and eternal life.

A life lived in righteousness can also serve as a “light” that vividly demonstrates the contrast between a righteous lifestyle and an unrighteous one. (2 Corinthians 6:14).

And, finally, as Christians, we are supposed to be “light.” Jesus said, “You are the light of the world…Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

(Matthew 5:14,16). As we live in faithful dedication and service to our Lord through our Christian example, people will see the light of Christ in us and thereby see the glory of God. People need to see that light!

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

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 260-571-4639.

The Lagro United Methodist Church Craft Bazaar, 1100 Main St., is Saturday, Dec. 4, 9-2 p.m.

The Wabash Community Band will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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.com) serves as your 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 8-8:55 a.m., Dec. 4. Awards will be given for the “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 familyfriendly, noncompetitive 2mile jog will benefit the revitalization of the Lagro Canal Foundation community. Visit the LCF website for more information (www.lagrocanalfoundation.com).

The Norse Honor students for last week are Layne and Kourtland. Layne was noted for picking up a plastic bottle to put in recycling and Kourtland was noted for being helpful with another student at lunch.

Zen will be performing at the 950 Speakeasy on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 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.

Donors can provide new, unwrapped toys through December.

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.).

Upcoming events for Northfield High School: Dec. 1 & 2 – ISTEP Retesting for Seniors in classrooms Dec. 1 – Girls Basketball

Practice; Basketball (V/JV Boys) @ South Adams Dec. 2 – Boys and Girls Basketball Practice; 7/8 Boys Basketball Practice; Wrestling (V/JV) – Oak Hill Dec. 3 – Senior HR Meeting for Community Foundation Scholarships in Auditorium; Boys and Girls Basketball Practice; 7/8 Boys Basketball Practice; Winter Choir Concert in Auditorium at 6 p.m.

Dec. 4 – Wrestling (V/JV) – Wabash County Invitation at 9 AM; Girls Basketball (V/JV) at Manchester (only 2 QTRs of JV) Dec. 6 – Boys and Girls Basketball Practice; 7/8 Girls Basketball Practice; 7/8 Boys Basketball at North Miami Dec. 7 – 7/8 Girls and Boys Basketball Practice; Boys Basketball Practice; CANCELED – Basketball (JV Girls) – Taylor; Wrestling (V/JV) at Maconaquah High School; Basketball (V Girls) – Taylor Dec. 8 – Winter Sports Pictures/Media Day; Boys and Girls Basketball Practice; 7/8 Girls Basketball Practice; 7/8 Boys Basketball Practice.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Gary Corn.

Lagro Happy Birthday: Dec. 2 – Eli Swope; Dec. 4 – Judy Burnsworth, Caleb Daugherty, and Melvin Harrell; Dec. 5 – Hilda Clark; Dec. 8 – Brittany Poe. 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 260571-2577. I’d love to share your special day or your community event. Let’s share the news!

Roann Winter Market: Haven for gift ideas

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

Come one, come all to Roann on Dec. Christmas tree lighting will be at 6 4th for RCH Annual Winter Market from p.m. at the corner of Chippewa and Allen. The Roann Fire Department will 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Roann be bringing Santa to town for a personal Community Building and the Town appearance around 6 p.m. Also, you will Hall. Lots of local vendors with wonderful Christmas gift ideas. That morning, be able to get your picture taken with Santa. the Roann Library will be Hot chocolate and cookies will holding a book sale from 9 be available. Mark your calena.m.-noon. dar and make a visit to our They will have a reading hour at 11 a.m.. This will great town for a fun day.

PASTOR BALMER of take place at The Paw Paw The Roann United Methodist Township Public Library.

Ann Me Ann Meyer yer th Santa will be at The Library 765-833-2614 Church sermon for Dec. 5 will be from Luke 2:2-20 titled starting at 10am. Also, for meyerann@ the kids, a “make-and-take” centurylink.net “On Earth Peace to all People”. at 4pm in the Community Second Sunday of Advent will be observed along with Holy Building. Bring your chilCommunion. dren; they will have a great Offering for the Deeds and time!

Phiri will be taken up. You are A live nativity scene will also be taking place from 4invited to worship in person or 6pm south of the Post Office on Facebook at 9am. on the grassy lawn. This is done by UPCOMING DATES: Dec. 2 – Roann Lions Club, Town Hall, 7 p.m.; Dec. 4 – Walk by Faith Church.

RCH Winter Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dec. 4 – Lighting of the town Christmas tree, 6 p.m.; Dec. 9 – Roann Heritage Group, 6:30 p.m.; Dec. 14 – Roann Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

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!

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Dec. 4 – Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Cordes; Dec. 6 – Mr. & Mrs. Phil Layman.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 1 – Carol Kersey and Michael Doud; Dec. 2 – Wiley Bickel, Luke Hemingway, Cole Hemingway, Delbert Mowery, Perry Wagner, and Patrice Cheanult; Dec. 3 – Trent Powell and Paul Zintsmaster; Dec. 4 – Jerry Mills and Chris Newhouse; Dec. 6 – Riley Powell; Dec. 7 – Holly Kendall and Emily Shafer.

PASTOR ROB’S Thoughts for this

week: Being thankful means to know who God is as well as understanding who we are as his creation. God is good, great, gracious and glorious.

All He does is right and holy and for His glory and to fulfill his plan for us.

We are his creation, dependent upon Him and needing His work done in us.

If we base our thanks upon what we like and want, we will be unsatisfied and unhappy. We have gratitude because of what God does in our lives. Our gratitude is not based upon good or bad things.

Psalms 138 lays out four attributes of a thankful person. First, our thanks is found in worship. What we worship and desire will determine our gratitude.

David tells us our thanks is to be given to God with our whole heart.

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Dillinger reportedly overnighted in Urbana Sluss’ family and friends, arsenals in Warsaw, Peru and Auburn, banks in South Peggy Heflin’s family and friends from the Urbana Bend, Daleville and Community.

Greencastle. Dillinger was Prayer concerns: Julie imprisoned several times Miller, Marilyn but escaped Karns, Lowell twice. He was Karns, Alma charged but not DeVore, Phyllis convicted of Baker, Ron Baer, murder of an Nancy Christie, East Chicago Ruth Summers, police officer Terry Knee, Paxton who was shot Wright, Jan Fitch, during a Jim and Pat shootout in a Hartley, Coy Eads bank robbery.

Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell and his parents and This was the 260-774-3665 only time pinkynova71@ sisters, Joni Fox, Urbana Lions announced ECHO races for Jan. 8, 2022 at Jerry Pennington, Dillinger was hotmail.com 1 p.m. The cost per adult driver will be $5. Photo provided our nation and the charged with Officials will have an Adult Slot Car, They will be furleaders, our milihomicide.

Racing Program.

The nished. All you need is $5 tary personnel, our frontline After evading police in Urbana Lions Club will be and a competitive attitude to four states for almost a year, responders and health race. So heads up to all you sponsoring this event.

This providers. If anyone would Dillinger was wounded and adult slot car buffs out is a racing event that the like to have their name went to his father’s home to there. Tell all your adult ECHO Officials and the added or removed from mend. He returned to friends about this event the Urbana Lions are putting prayer concerns, please conChicago in July 1934 and Urbana Lions Club is about together for the first time to tact me. sought refuge in a brothel. to put on this January. Come bring an interest in the Breakfast Bunch met at The owner Ana Cumpanas. and enjoy the day of racing Lions Clubs activities.

The the Fried Egg on November She informed the authoriand see what ECHO and the ECHO races will take place 17, 2021. This group tries to ties of his whereabouts. On Lions are all about. We are on January 8, 2022 at 1 p.m.

July 22, 1934, local and feder- meet every Wednesday ECHO, Electric Car HO Snacks and soft drinks al law enforcement closed in around 7:30 a.m. Those scale racing. menu has been selected for attending were Peggy on the theater. Agents If you have an article for this event.

The cost per Dilling, Tom and Joyce moved in for the arrest and the Urbana news column adult driver will be $5.

This Wilcox. If you are interestDillinger attempted to flee you would like to share with is a onetime charge no matand was shot multiple times ed in seeing what this bunch everyone, you can email me ter how many races that one is all about, come on down in the back and was killed. adult needs to run.

The your information at some Wednesday morning This was ruled as a justifinumber of races will be pinkynova71@hotmail.com and have breakfast with able homicide and thus enddetermined by how many or give me a call: (260)774them. I’m sure they won’t ing the bravado of Dillinger adult drivers there are.

You 3665. I will then add your turn you away. and his robbery accounts. will not need to bring a HO article.

ECHO Racing Track Condolences to Kathy

URBANA

I’ll bet most of you out there have heard of John Dillinger, the notorious bank robber. He was born on June 22, 1903 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The news media ran exaggerated accounts of his bravado and colorful personality. The media cast him as a Robin Hood of the area. Our little town of Urbana had a motel called the Urbana Motel.

This motel was located on the NW corner of SR 13 and 500N. This motel at the time was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Munson Beghtel. The motel was purchased by Jeff Biehl and had the building removed in July 2009 and is now a parking lot for Cornerstone Veterinary Clinic. John Dillinger was known to have stayed several times at this motel in the 1930s. People said that they had seen Dillinger and his gang enter the motel carrying violin cases which everyone was sure that the cases did not contain violins but the weapons that had been used to obtain the stolen cash from their robbery sprees across Indiana.

Dillinger and his gang were accused of robbing 24 banks and four police stations. Documented exploits of Dillinger’s robberies in Indiana were the police station in Warsaw, State Police

LaFontaine once visited by turkey named Henry LIBERTY BELLS will meet for lunch at The Fried Egg in Wabash on Tuesday, December 7th at 11:30 a.m.

AFTER 47 YEARS of transporting MSDWC students, Bus Driver Judy Decker is ready to turn in her bus keys!

Judy has transported three generations and countless students, and we are immensely grateful for her dedicated service.

A Retirement Open House will be held in celebration of Judy on Wednesday, Dec. 15, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Southwood Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria.

The public is invited to attend especially those who had Judy as a driver during their school years.

SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH

SCHOOL Congratulations to these students who are weekly drawing winners: Chloe Fogel, Shauna Holiday, Hope Niccum, Avery Henderson, Baleigh Black.

LAFTONTAINE LIONS will be hosting Santa Breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 7:30 – 10 a.m.

Santa arriving at 9 a.m.

Proceeds will go to LaFontaine United Christmas Church Food Pantry. This a Free Will Donation. You may also bring non par---ish food and paper items. Some items you could bring are canned milk, powered milk, canned vegetables, canned fruit, mixes of all kinds, and toilet paper.

VETERANS coffee and snack will be on Friday

December 10 at 9 a.m. Remember to order a brick for your veteran. This is a very nice gift for any holiday. The cost is $75 and it is an 8-inch brick.

Just call Jerry Wilson at 765-9814928 to order one and to give him the information for the brick.

CHRISTMAS AT TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY: EVENTS.. 11/26The Mitten CraftFree, 12/4- Sock Gnome Craft $5/person, 12/18 – Gingerbread

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

HENRY WAS THE NAME OF A TURKEY who made a visit to LaFontaine, IN, sometime during the winter around 2010. Henry was a wild turkey, who was born near a small farm in LaFontaine.

Despite being wild, he grew up with domesticated poultry, including domesticated turkeys and chickens. He, and his flock, were nearly

caught by a hunter, but whose rifle hist the tree, spooking his quarry.

The hunter would leave as the entire tree broke out in commotion of rusting feathers and gobbles, and the hunter found himself chased by a Tom (male) turkey.

Probably due to how used he was living around domesticated animals, Henry would decide to visit the town of LaFontaine. In the town, he caused a little bit of an uproar as this turkey would enter and proceed to walk around the down town area and chase people’s cars.

Some people would be frightened that this wild animal was wandering the downtown area of LaFontaine. Other people down at the

LaFontaine Post Office!

For more information on Henry and turkeys in general, can be found in Martha Philbeck’s book “The Turkey that went to Town” Happy Thanksgiving!

Story and photo from “Philbeck, Martha. The Turkey that went to Town. Charleston, Gunas Publishing, 2010 HERE IS THE FINAL EDITION OF “Tidbits from Troyer Memorial Library” by Janice Dawes. Enjoy!

“Tidbits from Troyer Memorial Library” Did you Know? About “The Library that Corn Built”?

The library began service in January 1973 when Mr. Troyer arranged for his home to be transformed into library

for the community.

Older generations remember him as the “World’s Corn King” and younger generations associate him with the LaFontaine Library; a legacy by the farmer who loved books and corn and attributed his success to books and hard work. He and his wife, Cleo, moved from the family farm to LaFontaine and built a house in 1960 when the Mississinewa Reservoir was constructed. All along, Mr. Troyer planned to leave a lasting gift to the community of a library with his personal library of 6000 books serving as “starter” for the library’s current book collection. He left a significant trust fund for the operation and maintenance of the Continued on Page 22

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LaFontaine news library and willed the home to the LaFontaine community.

Due to Mr. Troyer’s dream, the LaFontaine community has a fine library for a small town. He wanted to give children and adults the opportunity to read, as he felt books were largely responsible for his education and success. For

more information about the legacy of Chester Troyer, stop by the library and see the C.E. Troyer Museum.

SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations to these students who are weekly drawing winners!: Logan Davis, Katelyn Ranck, Colton Tyler and Ethan

Bowman.

JOSIAH WHITE’S would like to welcome these new employees to the team!

Jonathon Harris, Brandon Culver, and Corey Sensibaugh joined our Recovery and Residential programs on the Wabash campus.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jaron Jones

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MU music presents Dec. holiday concerts The Manchester University Music Department presents two holiday concerts in December.

The Lessons and Carols worship service will take place at 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 3, at Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley St. It features local residents and MU’s A Cappella Choir, Chamber Singers and handbell choir.

Lessons and Carols is an Advent service with lessons and readings depicting scenes from the Christian tradition of Christ’s birth with musical pieces in between. Standard Christmas choral repertoire will be performed.

Admission is free, but freewill donations are being accepted to help defray the cost of the A Cappella Choir tour to New York’s Carnegie Hall in May 2022.

A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers are under the direction of Debra Lynn, MU director of choral organizations and vocal studies.

Mason Kniola, a junior vocal performance major, will conduct one piece for the A Cappella Choir.

A holiday concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, in Cordier Auditorium on MU’s North Manchester campus. The concert will feature the Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo and Chamber Singers.

The jazz groups are under the direction

of Scott Humphries, director of bands and music education.

The groups will perform standard jazz repertoire, holiday songs and traditional carols.

There is no cost for admission. The concert will also be livestreamed on Manchester University’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com /ManchesterUniv.

FRANCES SLOCUM DAR PRESENTS GIFTS TO NMPL: The North Manchester Public Library was the recipient of kindness and gifts from the Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

On Wednesday, Nov 17, Chapter Regent Barbara Amiss and Phyllis Little, Chapter Librarian, present three new Indiana DAR history books to Library Director, Diane Randall. The chap-

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ter also presented a new white magnetic drywipe message board for use in the Blocher Room and general library. As members of DAR, we continue to actively promote patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education for children.

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Patricia Brane Dec. 9 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Jim and Beverly Benner Dec. 8 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.co m or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

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Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Tamra Wise at 574527-2208 or Barbara Amiss at 260-9824376.

N.M. UNITED METHODIST CHRISTMAS CANTATA: The North Manchester United Methodist Church will be hosting the free Christmas Cantata “Christmas All Year Long” on Sunday, Dec 12 at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church located at 306 East Second Street, North Manchester.

Come and enjoy this beautiful musical of hope and cheer as sung by our Chancel Choir, composed by Marty Parks, directed by Terry McKee, and narrated by Pastor Steve Bahrt, Angie Briner, and Jim Smith.

We will feature vocalists and instrumentalist from the communi-

ty and Manchester University.

Join us for Christmas treats in the Fellowship Hall following the cantata.

North Manchester United Methodist Church is handicappedaccessible, with parking in the rear of the church and East Second Street parking lot.

MANCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT: ’Tis the season for a holiday concert, and the Manchester Symphony Orchestra has a festive lineup on Sunday, Dec. 12.

The Holiday Concert is 3 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus of Manchester University.

General admission is $15. Tickets can be ordered at www.manchestersymphonyorchestra.org or purchased at the door.

Admission is free for those 18 and younger, and for Manchester University students, staff and faculty.

Masks and social distancing are required. Offerings are “Sleigh Ride” (Winter Night) by Frederick Delius; “Marche Militaire Nos. 1 and 2” by Franz Schubert; “The Skaters Waltz” (“Les Patineurs”) by Émile Waldteufel; and “A Carol Symphony” by Victor HelyHutchinson.

Symphony conductor is Debra Lynn, and she selected Manchester University junior Mason Kniola to conduct “Marche Militaire.”

He is the first student to conduct the symphony in its 83year history.

McKee Mortuary in North Manchester is the concert sponsor.

AMERICAN LEGION SERVING BREAKFAST: The American Legion Post S.A.L is open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Monday serving breakfast, noon lunch ‘special’ and soup at the Laketon Post Home on Troyer Road.

CHRISTMAS FOOD BOXES IN

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The program is sponsored by the Fellowship of Churches.

Portions of food is provided through a grant from the Blocher Foundation (administration by the Community Foundation of Wabash County).

We will accept donations of nonperishable food items through December 11th.

We will also accept monetary donations towards the purchase of perishable items.

Checks should be made out to Fellowship Food Pantry.

Volunteers are needed on Dec 7th thru 10th, 2021 from 9-5 to help sort and pack boxes.

Boxes will be ready for pickup or delivery on Saturday, Dec 11th starting around 8:50 a.m.

Applicants must be home to accept their box.

Anyone not home

will have until 11 a.m. to pick up their box at the First Brethren Church fellowship hall.

All churches, school, businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate in this community project.

Contact Jodi Barrett (260-3061401) if you have any questions.

Families in need may fill out an application at Fellowship Food Pantry on Thursdays from 2-5 p.m. through November 11th.

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.

THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop,

serves the youngest among us.

Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc.

Everything is FREE. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

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

The Food Pantry

is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. 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.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION CAUSE NO. 85C01-2111-EU-000100 In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that Vicki Lee Larrowe was on the 12th day of November, 2021, appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Todd C. Larrowe, deceased, who died on the 1st day of November, 2021.

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 12th day of November, 2021.

Lori J. Draper Clerk of the Wabash Circuit Court For Wabash County, Indiana Attorney for estate:

12/1, 12/8/21

Joseph W. Eddingfield, #8421-85 84 West Market Street P.O. Box 294 Wabash, Indiana 46992 (260) 563-1154

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Roann news not these things came to be.

But, if our worship is found in God alone, then those things do not matter and whatever God allows will be our hearts desire.

We are to worship God with all our hearts.

We cannot have both worlds. Either God is our hearts desire or the things of this life. We worship God by bowing down singing, giving

thanks, exalting Him above all other, and prayer.

Thanks is not only worship but also humility. Pride of heart can lead one to destruction by the desire of many things. Things by themselves are not necessarily sinful, but the desire for more can be. For God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. When we feel entitled to something,

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...continued from Page 20 we believe we should have it. When we don’t receive it, we get upset. Getting upset by not having what we want is not gratitude or thanksgiving. We surrender to God knowing that we will receive what He wants us to have.

That is a grateful heart. The desire of a thankful heart is to glorify God and not self.

The third characteristic of a thankful

heart is to trust.

David says that even when we walk in the midst of trouble, we know God will preserve, guard, and deliver us from trouble. When we trust God, we can be grateful during the times of trouble. Life is filled with trouble, yet going through those times doesn’t mean we aren’t thankful to God for who He is and what He does. We are

grateful for the lessons taught in life so we can grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior.

Fourthly, a thankful heart will allow God to fulfill His purpose in us. God is love and all that He does is in love for us. Knowing that He has a good purpose for each of us will allow us to be thankful, knowing that wherever you are and whatever you

have is where you need to be. You are in the center of God’s purpose. Even when in difficult times, it is interesting to watch how God will provide and guide in the midst of our trouble.

We are thankful that He is with us and has a plan for us. God’s steadfast love endures forever.

So, this Thanksgiving, please focus on the person of God and gain grati-

tude in knowing who God is and what He is doing in your life. Be Thankful.

I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10am1pm. Also, I am reachable by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.

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