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Striving for strikes Local high schoolers find old school sport right up their alleys While not a sanctioned been hard to do lately,” he Story and photos Indiana High School said. “I’ve been bowling By Phil Smith Athletic Association sport, psmith@thepaperofwabash.com for 40-plus years, and even local high school bowling the leagues have been enthusiasts get plenty of action on the dying down, so it’s got to start with the kids lanes, competing in the classic game as a and get them interested and keep them high school club sport. Supporters of the interested. Hopefully, they’ll grow up into sport say it’s getting more and more chaladults and participate in adult leagues and lenging keeping the interest high in a sport get that going.” that has been waning in popularity. Wabash’s Cannonball Lanes were packed “Boys and girls have had good participahowever on Dec. 18 as 12 high school teams tion, but the past couple of years, the girls converged for Mid-Central Conference have slid off a little bit,” said Clint Sluss, action, a meet that included bowlers from coach for Wabash High School. “Trying to Wabash County. get kids back interested in bowling has Continued on Page 6

Wabash senior Mason Hostettler leads the Mid-Central Conference with a 225 average.

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Groups partner for training, certification

SWCD board offers conference registration The National NoTillage Conference 2022 will be at Louisville, Ky., and you could attend, compliments of the Wabash County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD). Since 1993 the National No-Tillage Conference has been the leading no-till education and networking event for farmers across the U.S. and Canada. The National No-Tillage Conference is an annual event in the Midwest and offers more than just notill education. It is a unique, one-of-akind learning experience gathering the best no-tillers, agronomists, and

research to bring general sessions, classrooms, and roundtables. The Wabash County SWCD Board of Supervisors are such believers in this event that they are going to again pay for the cost of up to 10 registrations for the 2022 National No-Tillage Conference, this over a $399 commitment per registration by the district. Any individual (1 per farm/family) who owns and/or operates a farm that is primarily in

Wabash county is eligible and firsttime participants will have preference. The 30th Annual National No-Tillage Conference will be January 4-7, 2022 in Louisville, Ky. The soil and water conservation district will only cover the conference registration and not hotel or travel expenses. For more information or questions please contact the Wabash County SWCD office at 260563-7486 ext. 3

Benefit planned for Jr. Leaders

Wabash County 4H Junior Leaders have partnered with Goodfellas Pizza to participate in the “Make a Difference Monday.” On Monday, Jan. 10, Junior Leaders will receive 10 percent of all proceeds from the Wabash Goodfellas location. This offer will be during their business hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

GOOD WORDS . . . The most often used word of 2021 is vaccine. It is in the news daily. The vaccine enters our blood to produce antibodies. While it may cause many debates, one vaccine is certain to bring hope; through the blood of Christ. We all suffer from the results of sin, common to all. Confidently, we can promote the cure; it is in Jesus Christ. His death & resurrection means new life for us in Christ! (John 3:16-17) How does it feel to enter into 2022 knowing that Jesus is the cure for sin? Rev. Rick E. Carder - (RickeCarder.com)

Grow Wabash County is continuing its partnership with Freedom Academy to connect Wabash County residents with certification and training programs in high-demand skills areas. The schedule of upcoming training programs from Freedom Academy in 2022 include: Welding Jan. 10, 2022 – Feb. 24, 2022 ▪ 4-8 p.m. Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Feb. 22, 2022 – May 18, 2022 ▪ 4-8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Sept.20,2022–Dec.13,2022 ▪ 4-8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays CNC Machining June7,2022–Aug.24,2022 ▪ 4-8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays All of these certification programs will take place at Heartland Career Center, 79 S 200 W in Wabash. The ongoing success of these training programs have been thanks in part to Grow Wabash County’s partnership with Freedom

Academy as well as with the Community Foundation of Wabash County and the Wabash County United Fund, both of which have awarded grants to Grow Wabash County to use for scholarships for unemployed and underemployed Wabash County residents. Grow Wabash County’s partnership with Heartland Career Center to provide the training space has also been a big help to these successes. The impact that these scholarships and certification programs have had on Wabash County residents is evident. Many scholarship recipients shared that their participation in these trainings allowed many to sit for and pass their certification exams as well as obtain pay raises and promotions for their current employers or job opportunities at new companies or in a new industry altogether. Financial support through state grants and local scholarships are available for qualifying participants, while funds last. Individuals pursuing the CCMA or CNC may

qualify for the state’s Workforce Ready Grant program if they are over 18 years old, are an Indiana resident, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and do not have a degree past high school. Participants interested in welding, or that do not qualify for state grant funding, may qualify for a local scholarship thanks to the Community Foundation of Wabash County’s generous workforce grant awarded to Grow Wabash County. Those interested in applying for local scholarship funding can do so at www.growwabashcounty.c om/trainingscholarships. Registration and questions about course details and eligible funding may be directed to Jolene Frey at Freedom Academy, by emailing jfrey@freedomacademy.net or by calling (260) 347- 0887. Additional information about these programs and updates on future training opportunities can be found on the Grow Wabash County website at growwabashcounty.com/tr ainingopportunities.

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Area singers named to honor choir By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com A group of local musicians have achieved the pinnacle in accolades among Hoosier high schoolers engaged in the choral arts. At the December meeting of the Wabash City Schools’ board of trustees, it was announced that tenor Brenden Rowan and baritone Marcus Haynes were named to the Indiana All-State Honor Choir. The pair of Wabash vocalists joined a handful of others from around the county on the elite squad of 250 singers from around Indiana. Also representing the county on the all-state choir are Katelyn Ranck, a soprano from Southwood Jr/Sr High School; Lyndzy Silvers, an alto from Southwood; Emma Pyle and Alyssa Marvel, sopranos from Manchester High School and Addie France, an

Katelyn Ranck and Lyndzy Silvers from Southwood High School. alto from Northfield Jr/Sr High School. Mark Nevil, Wabash’s director of vocal music for both Wabash High

Addie France from Northfield High School.

School as well as the middle school, said his program has a history of sending singers to the state choir. “Many students have been accepted for All-State Honor Choir since the 1980s,” Nevil said. “Both Marcus and Brenden were accepted as middleschoolers to the middle school-level All-State Choir as

well. “This year, we have four students from Wabash Middle School accepted to participate in the middle school all-state — Elli Hall, Lily Meadows, Bobby Shull and Amaya Sellers. Nevil said students must show their musical prowess in order to be named all-state. One skill in particular, known traditionally as sight reading, requires students to instantly respond to rhythms and melodies in both major and minor keys. “The competition is very high, as this is the most elite choir in the state,” said Rowan. “Students are given five to six pieces of music to learn on their own with five rehearsals before the performance. It’s a lot of work outside of school and outside of rehearsal.”

Hayne agreed. “To be named an all-state participant takes a lot of time and dedication,” said Haynes. “You have to be able to master a chosen song, which is usually very complicated and requires the student to keep a part on their own. It also tests your musical knowledge and how well one can sing something new.” Rowan, enjoying his third year on the state choir, credited Nevil for part of his success. “Mr. Nevil has given us so much help with auditions by having after school practices

and training us on sight reading before the audition,” Rowan said. Middle schoolers named to the state choir will display their skills at a concert Jan. 14, with the high school choir following on Jan. 15. Both shows will be performed at the Embassy Theater in Fort Wayne.

Brenden Rowan (left) and Marcus Haynes from Wabash High School. Photos provided

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Winner chosen: Laketon Lions Club officials extend a heartfelt thank you to the community for supporting its local charity fundraiser. The club recently hosted a raffle for a Pit Boss Pro II Smoker / Grill. On Dec. 9, Ron Shockey (center) was named the winner. He is pictured with Denny Unger (left) and Tim Bochard. Photo provided

DNR hikes fees for licenses

For the first time since 2006, Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) has increased fees for hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses. Commercial license fees also increase, some for the first time since the 1980s. The increases will be applied to personal licenses starting with the 2022-2023 license year (April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023) that will go on sale in January. The fee increase does not affect licenses for the remainder of the 2021-2022 license year (April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022), even if those licenses are purchased after Jan. 1. The new fees allow DFW to maintain core programs including habitat restoration, maintenance of public lands, scientific research, and expansion of other services.

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Adams named sales manager at Wabash Motor Company Wabash Motor Company officials announce the appointment of Jim Adams as sales manager. Adams is a resident of Wabash and has extensive experience in new and used vehicle sales. Wabash Motor Company is an entity of Gebhart Holdings and specializes in the purchase and sales of commercial vehicles. The company is located at 1090 Manchester Ave. in Wabash. “Wabash Motor Company is growing steadily so we are excited to have

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Jim on board as he has over two decades of vehicle sales experience,” said Ben Gebhart, owner of Wabash Motor Company. Gebhart Holdings is a privately held corporation focus-

ing on growth through vertical integration. It aims to offer products, solutions, and resources at the highest level to each of the industries that they participate in. Currently, Gebhart Holdings businesses include: Metal Source, Metal Source Recycling, Wabash Steel Supply, Wabash Trucking, Market Street Grill, Wabash Property Management, Splash and Dash Car Wash, Wabash Motor Company, DRG Logistics, and Central Indiana Driving Institute.

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Lutheran Health names CEO Jason Field has been named chief executive officer of Lutheran Health Physicians effective Jan. 10, 2022. Field was most recently chief operating officer of the Owensboro Health Medical Group in Owensboro, Ky. Field brings more than three decades of experience to

...continued from Page 1 Three of the county’s four high schools sport bowling teams, with Wabash High School boasting the largest of the three programs, including a singles defending sectional champ. Mason Hostettler, a 17-year-old senior from Wabash High School has bowling in his blood. “My family’s just been doing it for a really long time so I was introduced to it, basically when I was born,” said Hostettler. “I think my grandpa introduced my dad to it and we’ve all just been doing it ever since. I never get tired of it.” Bowling’s Holy Grail is a perfect score of 300, an accomplishment that Hostettler has officially accomplished five times. According to Sluss, young bowlers have some chance to use a knack for rolling strikes into an educational advantage.

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“I tell parents there’s a lot of colleges that are starting bowling programs and offering scholarships,” Sluss said. Boys and girls advancing to postseason action will compete in the singles sectional Jan. 8 in Logansport, with regional action scheduled for Jan. 9 in Alexandria. County rosters include: Northfield — Cody D. Logansport, Kasey Lamson, Zarla Dunn, Hank Dyson and Tyler Baer. Southwood girls — Kendall Sarll and Kaylee Nelson. Wabash girls — Sara Buga, Emma Manns, Chelsea Scot and Lakenya Haney. Wabash boys — Lucas Riggle, Dane Mettler, A.J. McCord, Matt Johnson, Mason Hostettler, Greyson DeBoard, Alez Zinn, Gavin Palmer and Camron Ewing.

Wabash’s Alez Zinn warms up prior to conference action.

Wabash bowler Lucas Riggle warms up prior to conference action Dec. 18. Photos by Phil Smith

his new role and will be responsible for leading Lutheran Health Physicians’ five medical groups throughout northeastern Indiana. He also has held leadership positions in California, Oregon and Terre Haute. Field grew up in Decker.

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Steve Ahlfeld: IU Hoosier for life I think I only saw him play one game for Northfield High School. His last season at NHS was my first at the Wabash Plain Dealer. And, I’m not positive, but I think I saw him play once for Indiana University at Assembly Hall during my time as sports editor at the PD. That being said, Dr. Steve K. Ahlfeld is a “legend” in his own right. He was recruited by then IU Head Coach Bob Knight and was a senior member of the 1974-75 Hoosiers, which “The General” called the best team he ever coached. That squad was undefeated (29-0) going into the NCAA tournament and won its first two games before losing to Kentucky in the Elite Eight and finishing 31-1. The next season Steve and his father, Gene, were seated right behind me at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, scene of the 1976 NCAA Final Four. I was on press row, having convinced Nixon Newspapers Inc. to let me cover the Hoosiers for all its Indiana daily newspapers (Wabash, Peru, Frankfort and Michigan City). Knowing the Final Four was going to Philly in 1976, the Churches purchased two tickets in the upper deck. I was born in Camden, N.J., right across bridge from the stadium, and grew up in Pennsauken, N.J., where my mother still lived. While I got an extra seat on press row, thanks to NNI, my wife, Theresa, and daughter, Lori, attended the semifinals and she and Richard, my son, were there for the final game. Needless to say it

County Sports Legends Where are they today? By Roy Church was one of the highlights of my career. I sure Steve was happy for his former teammates – the likes of Scott May, Kent Benson, Tom Abernathy – when the No. 1ranked Hoosiers won it all, but I’ll bet he wished it had happened one year earlier. Getting back to Steve, his role for the Hoosiers was different after being the “go-to” guy at Northfield. Steve is still the alltime leading male scorer for the Norsemen with 1,309 points. He was inducted into the Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. His junior year, the Norse went 222, won the Grant County Tourney title (yes, they invited out-of-county teams to play) and took the sectional title before losing to Elkhart in the regional. In 1971, he and his teammates won the Wabash County crown. His teammates included Gary Wilson, Steve Dyson, Ron Schenkel and Darrell Hall. “I had good teammates,” Steve recalled. The team was coached by Tom Miller. Statistics-wise, his junior year was his best. Appearing in 22 games, he connected on 29 of 53 field goal attempts (.547 percent), had 19 rebounds, 32 assists and 68 points (3.1 average). He led the team in scoring in

a 55-51 win over Iowa. He was a starting guard during the Big Ten season. Indiana finished 23-5, won its second straight Big 10 title, finished the season ranked ninth in the Associated Press poll and won the Collegiate Commissioners Tournament by beating Southern Cal, 85-60. In 1972-73, his sophomore season, the Hoosiers 22-6, won the Big 10 crown (the first of four straight), finished sixth in the final AP poll, lost to John Wooden’s No. 1-ranked UCLA Bruins in the NCAA semifinals and then took third by beating Providence, 97-79. During his career, Indiana went 76-12 overall and 47-3 in the Big 10, including one 18-0 season. Personally, Steve shot 45 percent from the field, 64 percent from the foul line, scored 113 points, grabbed 29 rebounds and handed out 52 assists. Not too shabby for a 6-foot, 180pound young man from Northfield High School. And he was playing for the best team in the Big 10 and arguably one of the best teams in the country. Of course, the disappointment over the 1974-75 season can’t be overlooked. In Knight’s fourth season at the helm, the Hoosiers ran the table during the regular season (290) and Big 10 campaign (18-0). But, on Feb. 22, in a 83-82 win over Purdue, IU lost May to a broken left arm. Steve Ahlfeld was one of five seniors on that squad. The others were Steve Green, Doug Allen, John Kamstra and John Laskowski. May, Abernathy and Buckner were

juniors and Benson a sophomore. Eight players on that squad were eventually drafted and played in the NBA. Ironically, Duke’s Hall of Fame coaching legend, Mike Krzyzewski, was a first-year assistant coach. Coach K had played for Knight at West Point. In the loss to Kentucky in the Elite Eight, May played only seven minutes. The Wildcats went on to play UCLA in the finals, losing to the Bruins in Wooden’s final game. A Purdue alumni, “The Wizard of Westwood” coached

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at South Bend Central HS for nine seasons and Indiana State for two before moving on to UCLA, where he won 10 straight championships during a 12-year tenure. One way or another Steve Ahlfeld was

“around” some of the most legendary college basketball coaches and players. “It was a tough loss,” Steve said. “I remember it to this day. We should have beaten them. We were ranked No. 1. “It was a great team,” he continued. “It was a pleasure and an honor to be on that team.” Looking back to the ’76 undefeated team, Steve said, “I was very happy for a great group of guys. They went undefeated and won the national championship. “Sure, I thought about the year

before. We still get together occasionally,” he added. “I couldn’t have been happier for them.” He was especially happy for Abernathy. Steve brought the South Bend native to Roann after the ‘7475 season and the two native Hoosiers shared the stage of the Community Building. “Tom and I would drive home together during breaks,” Steve recalls. “His Mom would drive down to Wabash to pick him up and we would room together on the road.” Steve said he still sees Abernathy at Continued on Page 11

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Patricia Joan (Dennany) Banner born during the midst of World War II on the 19th of February 1945 in Kalamazoo, Mich. She passed away on the 8th of December 2021 in North Manchester, from a long battle of cancer, facing everyday with strength and courage. Her mother, Charlotte Joan (Frisbie) Dennany, a young bride, newly married to Robert Dale Dennany, waited two years to introduce father and daughter, anticipating his return in the home of Patricia’s grandparents, Michael and Maxine (Leutwyn) Dennany. Soon afterwards, the family grew. Patricia became the eldest sibling of Sandra (Ron) Snow, Robert (Debra) Dennany, Charlene (Patrick) Kulikowski, Gerald (Shelly) Dennany, Gregory (Linda) Dennany, Judith (Kenneth) Taylor and Deidre (Keith) Dallmann. During her days at Saint Augustine High School, her cousin, David Dennany, introduced Patricia to James Lillis Banner. She chose wisely and he was blessed. Wearing an engagement ring, her senior year, the two married on the 29th of June 1963 among family and friends in the beautiful Cathedral of St. Augustine’s. Among the attendees were her future mother and father-in-law, Joseph Donald and Alicia Margaret (Lillis) Banner

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Billie Ray Hall Sr., 78

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and their children Mary (William) Woodhams, Joseph (Harriet) Banner, Jane (Tom) Sabel, Tom (Ila) Banner, Anne (Jeff) Klimek, Virginia (Jim) Handy, Collette Leonard, Chris (Mary) Banner, Betsy (Pete) Palasinski and Margaret Banner. Two large families merged, the Dennany’s and Banner’s (and extended families) to form an everlasting bond of memories and love. After a year of marriage, James and Patricia began the welcoming of their first of their five children, Christine (William) Salvaggio, Kimberly Coffey, Mary Beth (Matt) Crass, James (Kimberly) Banner, Mathias (Jennifer) Banner. She was Nana (grandmother) to Kaleigh, Cara Joan, Colins, Shaelyn, Rain, Faith, Carynn and Abbigail, and great-grandchildren: Xander, Izen, Sophia, Autumn and Finnley. For those that shared in their later years of success and perseverance as flower farmers, extended gratitude for partaking in the joys and tribulations out in the field and at the markets. Patricia (and James) extensive knowledge of plants and flowers became a wealth of vital information within the community, particularly with dahlias. Known as the Flower Farmer’s Wife, the years at the Grand Haven, South Haven and Kalamazoo farmer’s markets; along with the Kellogg Manor House, provided a joy to many. She was a former member of the Allegan Michigan Garden Club, American Association of Cut Flowers, Dahlia Society and other organizations. Patricia implemented her business marketing degree with precision by understanding the key elements of visuals, verbiage and

Mary Sue Fairchild Mitchell, 66, of Wabash, reunited with her husband and mother in Heaven, surrounded by her children at 1:45 p.m, Friday, December 17, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on Jan. 30, 1955, in Paintsville, Ky., to Maggie Spears. Mary married Robert Dee Fairchild in Wabash on Dec. 9, 1972. She was a homemaker and also worked in housekeeping for Shirt Shed, Blue Sky Graphics, and Econoclean, all of Wabash. Mary attended the Southside Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping, movies, cooking, working word puzzles, her dogs, and especially loved her

human nature. She was gifted in the Latin language and excelled in the art of interior design. Every house became a home filled with welcoming attractiveness and charm, a Martha Stewart touch. She was honored to have her beautiful dahlias featured in one of Martha’s special wedding editions. Although Patricia was an Elvis fan and jokingly talked about marrying his resemblance and enjoyed her Irish Ballads, it was the music of Bob Dylan and his persona that brought hours of interesting conversations and laughter. Her style in hats, shoes, coats and purses always brought a smile. Crafty remnants of her sewing, crocheting and calligraphy skills remain in the form of dolls and children’s clothes, hats, pillows and more. A special thank you for the kindness of words, gestures and good deeds from nieces (Jennifer and Amanda), nephew (Tommy), neighbor (Scott and family), Hospice Staff (esp. Linda and Ed), McClain Funeral Home and Fr. Dennis Di Benedetto. Remain faithful in the Grace of God and the date of December 8th Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the proclamation of Pope Pius IX in 1854, “The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by the virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin.” McClain Funeral Home, Denver, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at http://www.mcclainfh.com.

Billie Ray “Bill” Hall, Sr., 78, of Wabash, died at 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at his home. He was born on Dec. 11, 1943, in Wayland, Ky., to Morgan and Lola (Osborn) Hall. Bill married Lorene Butcher at the Wabash City Park on June 12, 1965. He worked at General Tire/GenCorp, retiring after 42 years. He was a former member of the Wabash Eagles Lodge. Bill enjoyed golfing, Nascar, hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Lorene Hall of Wabash; three children, Billy Ray Hall Jr., Rita (Jeff) Gressley, and Melissa (Randy) Booth, all of Wabash; three grandchildren, Cassie (Sean) Brinneman of Fort Wayne, Kaitlyn (Collin) Groves of Goshen, and Garon Booth of Wabash; five great-grandchildren, Camden Gressley of Wabash, Naivee Brinneman and Everlee Brinneman, both of Fort Wayne, Skylar Groves of Goshen, and a baby boy on the way; sisters and brother, Kathleen Tripplett of Chula Vista, Calif., Shirley (Stanley) Collins of Wayland, Ky., Rebecca (Gene) Honn of Middletown, Ohio, Mildred (Bruce) Morgan of Orlando, Fla., and Don (Pam) Hall of Prospect, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Junior and Jimmy, one sister Jackie, and grandson, Cameron Gressley. The family received friends Monday, Dec. 27, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash. Private graveside services will be held at Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Memorials to the family in care of Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service. The memorial guest book for Bill may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Mary Sue Mitchell, 66 Enjoyed movies Jan. 30, 1955 – Dec. 17, 2021 family. She is survived by two sons, Bob (Tabatha) Fairchild of Roannand Chris (Amber Price) Fairchild of Bunker Hill; five grandchildren, Levi Fairchild, Mia Fairchild, and Finn Fairchild, all of Roann, Keaton Fairchild and Kinley Fairchild, both of Bunker Hill; brother, Billy Dollarhide of Van Lear, Ky.; sister, Clara Booth of Wabash; and com-

panion, Terry Mitchell of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her mother, husband, Robert Fairchild, grandchild, Karson Fairchild, and sister, Joann Cantrell. Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Jim Fairchild officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Wednesday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is the Animal Shelter of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for Mary may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Gary Stout, 62

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March 13, 1945 – Dec. 17, 2021

Jan. 23, 1933 – Dec. 21, 2021

Aug. 2, 1959 – Dec. 16, 2021 Gary Gordon Stout, 62, of rural Wabash, died at 11:25 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, at his home. He was born on Aug. 2, 1959, in Wabash, to Keith and Marieta (Trent) Stout. Gary was a 1977 graduate of Southwood High School. He worked several years at the Indiana State Highway Department and also worked at Ford Meter Box. Gary attended Dora Christian Church. He was an avid Green Bay Packers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish fan. He is survived by sisters and brother, Sheryl “Sherry” Brock, of Wabash, Penny (Phil) Lloyd of Marion, Randy (Debbie) Stout of Wabash, Kristy (David) Good of Lagro; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021, at Dora Christian Church. Family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Saturday Jan. 8, 2021, at the church. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorials are the Animal Shelter of Wabash County or Dora Christian Church. The memorial guest book for Gary may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Ezekiel Huiras Ezekiel Ray Huiras was born into the arms of Jesus on Dec. 18, 2021, the son of Evan and Jena (French) Huiras. A private service will be at South Pleasant Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Prosecutor: Shooting was justifiable A Nov. 23 police shooting in Wabash has been ruled justified by the county prosecutor, according to a press release by the Wabash County Prosecutor’s Office. Following a near month-long investigation by the Indiana State Police, William C. Hartley Jr., the county prosecutor, concluded that a member of the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department was justified in shooting 51-year-old Dennis Harlan of Wabash during an incident that occurred last month at 309 W. Maple Street in Wabash. According to the press release, officers with the sheriff ’s department, along with elements of the Wabash Police Department and the Wabash County Drug Task Force, entered the Maple Street residence on authority of a search warrant issued for the purpose of searching for drug-related items. According to officers, Harlan was in possession of what appeared to be a firearm when police entered the home. The report said Harlan ignored officers’ orders for him to drop the weapon and instead “made a motion” with the weapon. This action, according to the report, caused an officer from the sherContinued on Page 10

Thomas Joe “Tom” Niccum, 76, North Manchester, passed away on Dec. 17, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. The son of Walter and Doris (Cripe) Niccum, Tom was born March 13, 1945, in Huntington. After the passing of his mother, Tom’s father married Marie Betten. Tom graduated from Manchester High School in 1963. After high school, he served four years in the United States Air Force, spending a year in Thailand. On March 13, 1970, Tom married Vicki Runkel, and the two welcomed a son, Josh Niccum. Tom had a passion for machinery and the outdoors which reflected in his work. He managed a fertilizer plant in Servia for 10 years, owned Tom’s Outdoor Power Equipment, worked at Manchester Farm Center, and drove truck for Midwest Poultry Services delivering feed for 13 years, retiring in 2015. Tom also volunteered as a Chester Township firefighter for 10 years and as a deacon at Servia Church of Christ for 20 years. He was a strong Christian man who loved spending time with his grandchildren, tinkering in his shop, camping and fishing at Jellystone campground, where they camped for the last 25 years. Tom was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash and the American Legion Sunset Post 402 in Laketon. He was a man of many talents and could fix just about anything. The loving memory of Tom Niccum will be forever cherished by his wife, Vicki Niccum, North Manchester; son, Josh (Carla) Niccum, Bourbon; brothers, Paul D. (Jo Lynn) Niccum, North Manchester, and Roger D. (Diane) Niccum, Indianapolis; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Niccum and mother, Doris (Cripe) Niccum. Family and friends may call Dec. 30, 2021 from noon to 2:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. A celebration of Tom’s life will begin at the conclusion of calling. Pastor Kevin Nichols will officiate. Burial will be at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, 1100 Manchester Ave., Wabash. For those who wish to honor the memory of Tom Niccum, memorial contributions can be made to the Laketon American Legion, 10140 N. Troyer Road, Laketon, IN, 46943 or Yogi Bear Ministries, 1916 North 850 East, Pierceton, IN, 46562, or American Huey 369 Inc. 209 South Broadway, Peru, IN 46970. The family of Tom Niccum has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Nellie Struckman, 94 Worked as substitute teacher Nov. 21, 1927 – Dec. 18, 2021 Nellie Blanche Struckman, 94, of rural Denver, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. She was born on Nov. 21, 1927. Services were Dec. 23 at Roann Christian Church. Visitation was Wednesday. Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service handled arrangements.

The Rev. Earl E. Guingrich, 88, of Wabash, passed away at 12:56 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Jan. 23, 1933, in Payne, Ohio, to Virgil and Katie (Wilder) Guingrich. Earl was a graduate of Marion College and also graduated from Garrett Evangelical Seminary. He married Joan Hyatt on May 28, 1954; she survives. Earl was a Methodist minister at the Church of Our Savior in Wabash. He was a member of the Lagro United Methodist Church in Lagro, Indiana. Earl is survived by his wife; Joan, of Wabash, Indiana; one son, Carl Guingrich of Wabash; one daughter; Marsha Guingrich of Wabash; three grandchildren, Carl Guingrich II, Erika Bailey, and Cynthia Green; six great-grandchildren; three brothers; Ralph Guingrich of Portland, Roger Guingrich of Celina, Ohio, and Dale Guingrich of Celina, Ohio; four sisters; Patricia Anselman of Celina, Ohio, Mildred Green of Peoria, Ariz. Lorrene Zuber of Coldwater, Ohio, and Violet Riggenbach of Paulding, Ohio. He is proceeded in death by his parents and 2 sisters. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash. Visitation will from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at the funeral home. Preferred Memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter or the Lagro United Methodist Church McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, have been trusted with the Rev. Earl Guingrich’s final arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

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Ronald Shaw, 91

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Sept. 5, 1930 – Dec. 22, 2021 Ronald Eugene Shaw, 91, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 7:11 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born on Sept. 5, 1930, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Ronald and Hazel Nell (Butler) Shaw. Ron was a 1956 graduate of Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Ron married Laura Belle Hughes on Dec. 12, 1953 at McCord Air Force Base Chapel in Tacoma, Wash. He worked at Allison General Motors, Honeywell Incorporated, and retired from Ford Meter Box in Wabash, in 1995. After retirement, Ron worked for Coast-to-Coast/True Value, and also Honeywell Golf Course. Ron was a Roann Volunteer fireman, served as chief for 22 years, and also was a volunteer at the Honeywell Center. He belonged to the Wabash Friends Church, the Wabash American Legion Post 15, and was a former member of the Roann Lions Club and the Pell City, Ala., Lions Club. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, watching television, and napping. He is survived by his wife, Laura Belle Shaw of Wabash, three children, Ronald Bruce Shaw of Roann, Leslie Keith Shaw and Mary Carol (Phillip) Hendrick, both of Indianapolis, Indiana, six grandchildren, Missy (Eric) Wilson of Wabash, Rick Swope of Andrews, Indiana, Jakae Swope of Fort Wayne, Indiana, C. Taylor Hendrick of Indianapolis, Phillip Mark Hendrick of Boston, Massachusetts, and Elliott Morgan Hendrick of Dallas, Texas, 9 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Rhonda Lannell Shaw who died December 27, 1974, daughter-in-law Wanda Shaw, and two halfbrothers. Visitaiton and funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Wabash Friends Church, 3563 S. State Road 13, Wabash, with Brandon Eaton and David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Visitation also was Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash. Preferred memorial is Roann Covered Bridge Festival. The memorial guest book for Ron may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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iff ’s department to shoot Harlan. Harlan was taken to the hospital, where he recovered from his injuries. Police said the follow-up investigation revealed that the gun Harlan held was an air BB pistol. The prosecutor’s office said the investigation involved the Indiana State Police report, witness statements, interviews with the officer who shot Harlan, crime lab reports and the use of force policy.

Dec. 22, 1992 – Dec. 21, 2021 Elizabeth Anne Schilling, of Newark, Ohio, passed away on Dec. 21, 2021, surrounded by many of the people who love her. Born on Dec. 22, 1992, in Huntington, Elizabeth is the daughter of Brian Schilling, North Manchester, and Heather (White) Schilling, North Manchester. In 2014, after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, Elizabeth (Liz) adopted the mantra “She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.” Elizabeth graduated from Manchester Junior Senior High School in 2011 where she was an active member of the choir and theater programs, volleyball, and track. For seven years, Elizabeth swam competitively for both Manchester Aquatic Club (MAC) and Manchester High School. She was also a member of the Terri Eckert School of Dance. Her passion for dance and theater led to countless stage performances. She was also a 10-year member of the Wabash County Chester Champs 4H club. In 2015, after earning her degree

in economics from Denison University, Elizabeth joined Park National Bank in Newark, Ohio. It was there she met her fiancé, William Elliott Harris, Newark, Ohio. Elizabeth was passionate the American Brain Tumor Association. Over the last several years, Elizabeth served on the ABTA’s Columbus Ohio 5K planning committee, and since 2014, her 5K team, Liz’s Unexpected Journey, has raised nearly $38,000 for the organization. She is survived by both of her parents; her brother, Lucas Schilling (Indianapolis); her maternal grandfather, Allan White (North Manchester); maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Kathy and Rich Ackley (Columbia City); paternal grand-

mother, Margaret Schilling (North Manchester); maternal uncle, Jeremy (Jenni) White (Muncie); maternal aunt, Laurel (Gianni) Yahi (Fort Wayne); paternal uncle, Rodney (Janet) Schilling (North Manchester); and a close group of cousins in North Manchester and Fort Wayne. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Glen Schilling. A celebration of life will be at 4 p.m. Jan. 30, 2022 at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, Indiana. Visitation is from 1-4 p.m. A special sweets bar will be available afterward to honor the memory of Elizabeth. Memorials may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association https://give.abta.org/team/396855 or Strauss-Peabody Aquatic and Fitness Facility c/o The Community Foundation of Wabash County, 220 E. Main St., North Manchester, IN 46962. The family of Elizabeth Schilling has entrusted McKee Mortuary with arrangements.

Police & Fire Reports North Manchester Public Safety Reports Accident A vehicle driven by Joshua L. Smalley, 25, Urbana struck a deer in the 2500 block of East State Road 114 at 8:40 p.m. Dec. 19. Vehicles driven by Jean A. Sizemore, 78, North Manchester and Paul T. Hendrix, 71, North Manchester collided in the 200 block of East Main Street at 1:54 p.m. Dec. 20. Fire Runs Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded to an alarm in the 600 block of East College Avenue at 2:52 a.m. Dec. 17. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Vehicles driven by Zachery D. Applegate, 18, Wabash, and Saul Mota, 39, Wabash collided on SR 115 at 3:30 a.m. Dec. 13. Damage up to $10,000. A vehicle driven by Jerry L.

Bowland, 64, Amboy, struck a deer on County Road 1200 S., west of CR 300 W, Somerset at 8:28 p.m. Dec. 17. Damage up to $5,000. A vehicle driven by Samantha Hardwick, 33, Marion, left the roadway at the intersection of West Old Slocum Trail and CR 1100 S, LaFontaine at 4:43 a.m. Dec. 19. Police reported that Hardwick failed several sobriety tests and that she was arrested for operating while intoxicated. Damage up to $2,500. A vehicle driven by Adam Webster,

39, Peru, struck a deer on Roann Richvalley Road, Roann at 11:45 p.m. Dec. 20. Damage up to $5,000. A vehicle driven by Stephen K. Hemmer, 56, Warsaw, struck a deer on SR 13, south of SR 16, Wabash at 6:55 a.m. Dec. 20. Damage up to $5,000. A vehicle driven by Rebecca G. Barelka, 55, Bloomington, Ill., struck a deer on US 24, Wabash at 4:40 p.m. Dec. 21. Damage up to $2,500. Wabash Police Department Accidents A vehicle driven by Dayton A. Jones, 24, Kokomo struck

a parked car at 807 N. Cass St., Wabash at 12:07 p.m. Dec. 17. Damage up to $2,500. A vehicle driven by Samuel B. Frazier, 63, Wabash struck a parked car on Market Street, east of Wabash Street, Wabash at 5:54 a.m. Dec. 21. Damage up to $5,000. Arrests Donte L. Sanders, 30, Lafayette, was arrested for driving while suspended with a prior on Dec. 19. Andrea M. King, 43, Wabash, was arrested for possession of a narcotic drug on Dec. 20. Joshua R. Fields, 38, Wabash, was arrested for theft

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Legends IU games and at the Indiana Basketball Academy, where Tom works, in Carmel. Abernathy founded the IBA in 1996. Today, Steve is still a member of the IU basketball program, as the team’s on-thescene orthopaedic surgeon since 1985. He graduated from the IU School of Medicine in 1979, was an intern at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, did his residency at IU Methodist Hospital and a fellowship at the Oregon Health Science University Hospital. His name can be found in Castle Connolly’s Regional Top Doctors database (since 2013) and Indianapolis Monthly’s Top Doctors. He is a member of the American Board of Orthpaedic Surgery and the American Board of Orthosurgery/Orth o Sports Medicine. The office of Ahlfeld Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Center is located at 9302 N. Meridian St., Suite 110, in Indianapolis. It opened in 1988. Steve’s clinical interests are in arthroscopic and reconstruction sur-

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gery of the knee, shoulder, ankle, foot, wrist, hip, elbow and hand. He is a member of the Indiana State Medical Association, served as chief medical

honoree. Steve and Adam were the first father-son duo to play basketball for four years at IU and graduate. (Freshmen were not eligible to play according to NCAA rules when Steve joined the program in 1971, but his freshmen team went 8-4.) And his younger son, Chris, now 32, was an offensive lineman for the IU football team for three years and also earned Academic Big 10 honors each year. Steve met his wife, Helen, a nurse at Riley Children’s Hospital, while he was doing his residency and they married in 1981. She has since retired and now spends her time doting on her two granddaughters. To show you what a nice guy Steve Ahlfeld is, after cutting down the nets on the night of the ’76 Final Four, somebody in the IU lockerroom – probably Abernathy – gave Steve two pieces of net. He kept one and gave the other one to me. I still have it. Thanks for the memories, Steve. ___ Roy Church can be reached at roy.church14@gmail .com

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Southwood girls top Manchester, Wabash

Manchester’s Gavin Betten pulls down a rebound between Southwood players Nathan Lehner (10) and Cole Winer (12). Photo by Joseph Slacian

Squires top Knights; Apax down Norse

Manchester and Southwood each had four players score in double-digits in their Three Rivers Conference game Friday, Dec. 17, but it was the Squires who got the edge in a 63-56 win at Southwood Friday night, Dec. 17. Freshman Gavin Betten led Manchester with 25 points in a close game throughout. Southwood took a 15-14 lead in the first quarter, but the Squires outscored the Knights 15-10 in the second for a 29-25 halftime lead. Manchester maintained a 40-36 lead after three quarters and held off Southwood’s

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comeback attempt, outscoring the Knights 23-20 in the final eight minutes to clinch the win. Betten added nine rebounds, three steals, and two assists, while senior Cade Jones scored 13 points, along with five rebounds, five assists, and six steals. Gavin Martin added 11 points and seven rebounds, and William Rickerd recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Nathan Lehner led the Knights with 13 points and two assists, followed by Cole Winer with 11 points, eight rebounds, and two assists, Jason

Oprisek with 11 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists, and Derrick Smith with 10 points and three assists. Wabash 65, Northfield 34 The Wabash Apaches had no problem with Northfield in a TRC matchup Friday night, Dec. 17 at home, outscoring the Norse in every quarter to record a 65-34 win. Leading 12-6 after one quarter, Wabash took control of the game with a 19-7 second quarter to take a 31-13 halftime lead and never looked back. Izaak Wright led the Apaches with Continued on Page 14

The Southwood girls basketball team won two Three Rivers Conference games against Wabash County rivals Manchester and Wabash heading into the Wabash County Tournament this week. Southwood 53, Manchester 39 The Southwood and Manchester girls basketball teams battled to a 16-16 tie in the first quarter of their Three Rivers Conference game Friday night, Dec. 17, but the Lady Knights outscored the Lady Squires 20-8 in the second to take a 36-24 halftime lead, and didn’t let up in the second half to cruise to a 53-39 win. Southwood’s hit eight 3-pointers in the first half and 11 overall to help their cause. Ella Haupert led Southwood with 20 points, including six 3-pointers, and four rebounds, while Alaina Winer had 13 points with three 3-pointers, four rebounds, and three assists, Aleia Sweet and Bailey Wyatt each had eight points with two 3-pointers apiece, with Sweet adding eight rebounds, five steals, and three assists, and Wyatt garnering six rebounds and two steals. Grace Drake and Quinn Claussen each added two points with Drake

Northfield’s Hannah Holmes (32) and Wabash’s Brooklyn Westendorf (35) battle for a rebound. Photo by Joseph Slacian adding three rebounds and two steals, and Claussen with five rebounds, three steals, and two assists. Ainsley West led Manchester with 13 points, four rebounds, and three assists, while Brookelyn Buzzard had 12 points, five rebounds, and six steals, and Gracie Lauer played big inside with seven points and seven rebounds. Molly Schannep had four points and six rebounds, Aliala Atienza had two points and five rebounds, and Kelian Creager had one point, four rebounds, two

assists, and one steal. Southwood 51, Wabash 32 Southwood won another county battle, this time against Wabash, Tuesday, Dec. 21, upending the Lady Apaches 51-32. The Lady Knights took control early with a 16-7 first quarter lead and extended it to 33-13 at halftime. Mattern led Wabash with seven points, followed by Rylee Yoakum with six points, Janika Stumbo with four points, Ashley Province, Linda Cordes, and Brook Westendorf with three points each, and Kierra Wilson,

Jade Stumbo, and Kasey Long with two points apiece. Cordes led the team with 10 rebounds and four assists, while Long pulled down five rebounds, and Mattern, Hannah Layne, and Jade Stumbo each had four rebounds. Southwood statistics were not available. Peru 54, Southwood 49 Southwood trailed Peru 20-15 at the end of the first quarter, stayed close throughout, but couldn’t get over the hump in a 54-49 loss to the Lady Tigers Saturday, Dec. 18. Continued on Page 14

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Southwood’s Alaina Winer (white jersey) tries to work her way around Manchester’s Keilan Creager. Photo by Joseph Slacian

21 points with five 3-pointers, and nine rebounds, while Grant Ford had 12 points with four 3-pointers and three rebounds, Trevor Daughtry had 10 points and six steals, and Kolton Wilson had eight points, nine rebounds, and four assists. For Northfield, Paul Treska led the team with 12 points and three rebounds, followed by Dillon Tomlinson with nine points and five rebounds, Eli Kroh with six points and three rebounds, and Kody Stambaugh with three points. Manchester 81, Pioneer 47 The Squires continued its balanced

play with all five starters reaching double-digit scoring in a runaway 81-47 win over Pioneer Tuesday, Dec. 21. Martin had the hot hand early, scoring all 10 of his points in the first three minutes of the game, including two 3-pointers, to give Manchester a 12-4 lead. Betten helped the Squires take a 39-23 halftime lead with 12 of his 16 points in the final 9:27 of the first half. But it was Rickerd who led the team on the scoreboard with 18 points, including four 3-pointers. Freshman Ethan Hendrix had 15 points on the night that included three-

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...continued from Page 13 pointers, while Jones added 14 points. Peru 59, Southwood 55 The Knights lost another close conference game Saturday night, Dec. 18 as their comeback attempt against the undefeated Peru Tigers fell short 59-55 on the road. Peru raced out to a 16-8 first-quarter lead and took a 3422 advantage into halftime. Southwood got back in the game by outscoring the Tigers 19-8 in the third quarter to cut the lead to 42-41 heading into the final eight minutes, but Peru held off the Knights in the fourth quarter to pull out the win.

Cole Winer had a big game for Southwood with 25 points and eight rebounds, while Lehner had 11 points, five rebounds, and three assists, followed by Will Winer with eight points and five rebounds. Southwood 60, S. Wells 40 The Knights traveled to Southern Wells Tuesday, Dec. 21, and hit the Raiders early and hit them hard in a 60-40 victory. Cole Winer led Southwood with 22 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, and seven steals, followed by Lehner with 18 points, three rebounds and three assists.

Girls basketball...cont. from Page 13 Squire swimmers fall to Huntington North Peru outscored Southwood 20-17 in the two middle quarters, and couldn’t overcome the eight-point deficit in the fourth. Haupert had another big game with 27 points, four rebounds, and three assists, while Wyatt had nine points, seven rebounds, and two assists, and Winer added nine points and one rebound. Sweet had two

points, four rebounds, and four assists, while Claussen had two points and three rebounds. Columbia City 69, Northfield 18 Northfield had a rough night at Columbia City Wednesday night, Dec. 22 in a 69-18 loss. The Lady Eagles jumped out to a 22-6 lead at the end of the first quarter while Northfield never got rolling.

Eden Hoover led Northfield with five points and five rebounds, followed by Addy Rosen with four points, six rebounds, and three assists, Elli Baker with four points and three rebounds, Ainsley Dale with two points and two rebounds, Camryn Kuhn with two points and one rebound, and Emily Pennington with one point and eight rebounds.

Wrestlers compete in invitationals

The Manchester and Southwood wrestling teams competed at different invitationals Saturday, Dec. 18. Manchester at John McKee Invitational Dylan Stroud won his weight class at the John McKee Invitational for the fourth consecutive year and was named Outstanding Wrestler for the second time in his career to lead the Manchester Squire wrestling team to a 6th-place finish out of 16 teams

Saturday, Dec. 18. Junior Zach France (170) improved to 16-1 on the season with a 2nd-place result and freshman Jordan Owens (120) finished third to improve to 7-8 on the season. Dominic Lincoln (160) and Trevor Dill (195) both placed fourth in their respective weight classes, while Julie Diaz (106) placed eighth on the day. Southwood at Blackford Duals The Southwood wrestling team

went 3-2 at the Blackford Duals Saturday, Dec. 18. The Knights defeated Blackford 25-24, Tri-Central 27-18, and Taylor 29-18, and lost to Bluffton 72-3, and Wabash 48-18. Braxton Worthington went 5-0 on the day in the 160 pound weight class, while Hayden Jones (132) and Ayden Stouffer (285) each finished the day 4-1, while Logan Hiner (145) went 3-2, and Bryant Pattee (106) was 2-3.

Despite several great performances, the Manchester girls swim team fell to Huntington North 97-68 on senior night at Manchester, Tuesday, Dec. 21. Josie Briner led the way with victories in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly and Hannah Eberly took first in the 100 breaststroke. Eberly also picked up 2nd place in the 100 freestyle. Evyn Fox and senior Kaesyn Lester finished second and third in the 500 freestyle. Prior to the meet, Kaesyn Lester was recognized along with three foreign exchange students, Nele Bichler, Robin Gibin, and Julie Moren. The boys team lost to Huntington North 101-62. Senior Jonathan Eberly and junior Liam York led the way winning four events each. Eberly picked up individual wins in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly while York finished first in the 50 freestyle and 100 breaststroke. They joined Raice Martin and Caden

Marcum to win the 200 medley relay and Eberly, Marcum, York, and Cale Bennett won the 400 freestyle relay.

Marcum swam a season-best time in the 100 freestyle to take second, while Cale Bennett placed second in

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Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash, Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, Pastor, Jeff Pope, Associate Pastor, Dylan Persinger, Youth Pastor. Sunday School 9:30am. Sunday Worship 10:30am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6pm. Bus transportation is available, call 563-3009. Online at emmanuelchurchwabash.com. Find us on facebook. Erie Street Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie Street, Wabash; phone 563-8616. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. Transportation and nursery available. Southside Freewilll Baptist 360 Columbus St., Wabash; Church Phone 260-563-4917; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Pastor Tim Webb CATHOLIC

St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Levi Nkwocha, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 563-4750. Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday at 8:15 a.m. St. Patrick's Catholic Church Main Street in Lagro. Holy Mass 11 a.m. the 1st Sunday of the month except January and February. St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church - We humbly invite you to experience ancient Christianity in the Church Jesus established. “You are Peter [rock], and on this rock I will build My Church” (Mathew 16:18). 1203 State Road 114 E, North Manchester, IN 260-982-4404 www.strobertsnmanchester.org. Like us on Facebook. Sacrament of Confession: Tues. 5-6PM, Wed. 5:15-6 PM, Thur. 5-6 PM, and Sat. 8-9 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM or anytime by appointment. “Therefore, confess your sins to one another”(James 5:16). Holy sacrifice of the Mass: Sat. 5PM., Sun. 9AM., and 11:30(en espanol). “for My flesh is real food and My blood is real drink” (John 6:55). For more information on Catholicism visit www.catholic.com CHRISTIAN

Dora Christian Church located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260-782-2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m. Minister: Mark Wisniewski. LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765-981-2101; Pastor Brad Wright; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 am. Nursery Available. Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; Stephen Eberhard, Minister; phone: 260-5634179; website: www.wabashchristian.org. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Find us on YouTube and Facebook. CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH

Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM. FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH

North Manchester First Brethren Church: 407 N. Sycamore St., N. Manchester; Sunday Morning Schedule – Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 am, Adult Classes: 8:00, 9:15, & 10:30 am, Youth Connect (Grades 7-12): 9:15 am, “LOFT” Children’s Church (Grades 1-6): 9:15 am, Elementary Classes: 10:30 am, “The Garden” Nursery & Preschool Classes: 9:15 & 10:30 am. Find us online: www.nmfbc.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Josh Fennell; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages. CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563-5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available. COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Shawn Light. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Lead Minister, Joel Cogdell; Worship Minister, Michael Eaton; Middle School/Groups Minister, Nate Plyler; Next Steps/Outreach Minister, Ryan Keim; Women’s Director, Taylor McFarland; Student Minister, David Diener; Children’s Minister, Tyler Leland; Early Childhoood Director, Janet Legesse. NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am. Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School 9:00 am, Worship Service - 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 856-405-5267. LUTHERAN Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Office phone 260.563.4051. Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you! The LCMS Mission Church in North Manchester is holding services each Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. with fellowship time following in the Life Center Building on 7th and Bond Streets. Please come and worship with us. Bring your family and friends. “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” Roman 3:28 NIV. For more information call Pat at 260-6101961 or email to lcmsnorthmanchester@gmail.com. Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Gospel-based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service. We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity! NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church Services - Sunday Worship: 10 AM. Celebrate Recovery Tuesday at 6 PM and WOW Wednesday 6:30 PM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260-982-8558. www.cfcpeople.org

Freedom Life Church (Non-Denominational Full Gospel Church) 480 Washington St., Wabash, IN 46992. Pastor Tim Morrisett, 317385-4400. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Teens Jesus and Java Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's Church Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m. Nursery is provided. Sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night: Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m., Teen Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Wabash Friends Church 3563 S State Rd 13, Wabash, (260) 563-8452. Lead Pastor, Brandon Eaton. Join us for in-person worship at 8:30AM or 10:45AM, or via live-stream on Facebook at 10:45AM. Children's programming available infants - 6th grade. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45AM. Youth (7th-12th) Sunday evenings at 6:30PM. The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 1975 Vernon St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260-571-7686. Wherever your Spiritual walk is, join us as we continue on. Verse by Verse - Book by Book - Chapter by Chapter - Through the Bible. Full Gospel. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m. St. Paul’s County Line Church 3995N 1000W, Andrews, IN; Phone 7863365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m. Urbana Yoke Parish 75 Half Street in Urbana, phone 260-774-3516, email: urbanaparish@gmail.com. Pastor Larry Wade. Worship 9:30 am, Sunday School 10:45 am, Bible Study Sunday evenings 6:00 pm. Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931 or (765) 833-6561. Join us for services and children’s worship at 10:00 am, Sunday School at 9 am. Pastor - Jody Tyner. All are welcome and we would love for you to join us! www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 pm. UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Tom Richards, pastor. Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Sunday multi-media worship service at 10 a.m. with children’s message, Praise Team, and Choir. LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765981-4021; email: lafontaineumc@gmail.com; website: www.lafontaineumc.org; Susan Shambaugh, Pastor; Worship: 9:30AM, Sunday School: 10:45AM, nursery provided for both. Lincolnville United Methodist Church 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765981-2648. Pastor: John Cook, 260-563-1406, pastorjohn1954@gmail.com. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. lincolnvilleumc.org North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Live Streamed on Sundays @ 10:30 a.m. on Facebook at INManchesterUMC. Website: www.northmanchesterumc.com Richvalley United Methodist Church 290 N. Jefferson Street, Wabash, IN 46992; Phone: 260-563-1033; Pastor Jack Suits. Email: rvumc@hotmail.com. Worship: 9:30am, Sunday School: 10:45am. Wabash First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass St, Wabash; (260) 563-3108; www.wabashfirstumc.org; Pastor Nathan Whybrew, Youth Pastor Nick Smith. Service Times: 8am and 10am in the sanctuary, 11am Facebook Live, www.facebook.com/wabashfirstumc. Youth Group times: Wednesday 6pm @ Wabash First UMC, High School; Sunday 57pm @ Lincolnville UMC, Middle School. WESLEYAN Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Pastor - Rodger Smith. Morning Worship 10:30am; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00pm. Church is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A place to feel safe and loved! New Journey Community Church Old W.C. Mills School. 1721 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN. Change is possible! Whether you are overchurched, un-churched, or de-churched you’ll find a fresh start at New Journey. We keep the important things like worship, teaching, community, and serving primary, while letting the unnecessary stuff fade into the background. Our mission is to make life transformation through Jesus Christ accessible to all people. So, come as you are and be made new!

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Honeywell adds 2 to board of directors for KPMG, obtained his CPA license, and then went on to work for AlixPartners specializing in corporate restructuring and turnarounds. In 2015, Renbarger started working for Platinum Equity, a private equity firm based in Beverly Hills, which allowed him to work remotely and move back to Indiana. He is a Senior Vice President at Platinum Equity where he leads Mergers & Acquisitions buyside diligence. He is active in the Wabash community serving on the Wabash River Defender board, Wabash Presbyterian Church finance committee and continues to donate his time to many other charitable causes. Ty and his wife, Hayley, reside in Wabash and have two children. Wiley is an award-winning organizational psychologist,

researcher, author and leadership consultant. He is the author of three books, including “The EmployeeCentric Manager,” published in 2021. Most recently, Wiley was a professor of psychology at Manchester University where he founded the undergraduate program in industrialorganizational psychology. Prior to that Wiley worked in business and industry for 35 years. After working for large corporations as an internal practitioner, he founded and served as CEO of Gantz Wiley Research, a consulting firm specializing in driving organizational success through the use of employee and customer surveys. Upon selling his practice to Kenexa, he founded and served as the president of the Kenexa High Performance Institute. Wiley retired from IBM after its

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when considering standing on or walking on a frozen body of water: No ice is safe ice. Test the thickness of the ice with an ice auger. At least 4 inches of ice is recommended for ice fishing; 5 inches is recommended for snowmobiling. If you don’t know

DivorceCare, a 13-week DVD series sponsored by Wabash Friends Counseling Center, features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on topics concerning divorce and recovery. The support group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the Conference Room in the Wabash Friends Counseling Center, 3563 South State Road 13, Wabash. Wearing a mask is required when entering. Group leader and members of the group meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Subway, 1812 S. Wabash Street on State Road 15, Wabash. More info: Call 260-563-8453 or 877-350-1658, or e-mail office@wabashfriends.org; or call group leader Janet at 260-571-5235. The website for DivorceCare is www.divorcecare.org

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acquisition of Kenexa but continues consulting with leadership teams and serving as a keynote speaker at leadership events. Wiley attended the University of Tennessee, earning a PhD in organizational psychology. He was elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. From the latter organization he received a lifetime achievement award for outstanding contributions to professional practice. He is also a licensed consulting psycholo-

Jack and his wife, Rhonda, live in southern Wabash County. Board members Sally Krouse and Howard Halderman were also re-elected to additional terms. Officers for the Honeywell Foundation are: Howard Halderman, Chair; Sally Krouse, Vice Chair; Amy Sullivan, Treasurer; and Phyllis Downey, Secretary.

gist and accredited as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and as a Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He currently serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at Engage2Excel and as the president and CEO of both Jack Wiley Consulting, LLC and Employee Centricity LLC.

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2006 – 2021 and served as Board Chair from 20152018. He was also the Co-Chair of the Eagles Renovation Project, a valuable addition to the Honeywell properties which will positively impact the region for decades to come. Joining the Board of Directors will be Jack Wiley, PhD, (effective Jan. 1, 2022) as well as Ty Renbarger (effective in November 2021, taking the place of Kevin Willour who retired in April 2021). Renbarger has spent much of his life traveling through Wabash but only recently became a full-time addition to the community. He grew up in Greentown, and attended Indiana University Bloomington receiving his bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance while also earning his MBA. After college, he moved to Detroit where he worked

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The Roann Lions Club met on Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Town Hall. The meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes from the November meeting were submitted by Donna Harman and read to those present. The treasurer’s report was given by Keith Ford. Both were approved as read. In old business, a report was given on the repair for the south window of the log cabin. Bill Palmer has made a new window and will install the window when weather permits, and time is available. The roof at the log cabin needs to be repaired. Rick will check with Big City Paints of Wabash with getting a price on what is needed for the repairs. The Lions Club sold concessions at one of the RC (remote control) races and we will be selling concessions at several more races. We need about six people per race to help. It is a pretty easy job, make a sandwich or two, or make a walking taco. It is good fellowship with the racers from our club and for our community. If you would like to help, contact Rick Morris. The Lions Club sponsored Santa at the library again this year for the

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Dec. 4 Winter Market. Cookies and candy kisses were provided for each child who came to visit with Santa. The Roann Little League needs a commissioner. Does anyone have an interest or know of someone who would be interested? The Lions Club may have the Valentine Banquet this year. More information will be given after the first of the year if this is going to happen. The next Lions Club meeting will be Jan. 6 at 7pm. LIFE CENTER: The free Mommy and Me Boutique have lots of clothing and pjs. If you have not been in recently, stop and see us Monday 16pm, Wednesday 10am-5pm, and Friday 1-4pm. If you are a parent, guardian, or foster parent, our services are free. We are here to help you. Any questions, please call or text 260-563-7275. We are located at 489 Bond St. in Wabash.

PASTOR BALMER of The Roann United Methodist Church sermon for Jan. 2 will be from 1st Peter 1:13-16 titled “God is Holy”. Offering for the Phiri and Deeds will be taken up. Also, Holy Communion will be observed. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9am. UPCOMING DATES: Jan. 6 – Roann Lions Club, Town Hall, 7pm; Jan. 11 – Roann Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 7pm; Jan. 13 – Roann Heritage Group, 6:30pm. OUR PRAYERS go out to Betty Boyer, Coy Eads, Rhonda Van Buskirk, Ken Musselman, Tim Kersey, Rob Mace, and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all! CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Jan. 1 – Mr. & Mrs. Mack Eudy. CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 30 – Boden McWhirt; Dec. 31 – Rachael McWhirt, Dottie Blackburn, and Matt Van Buskirk; Jan. 2 – Phyllis Vigar and Pat Betzner; Jan. 4 – Robert Lynn, III. PASTOR ROB’S Thoughts for the Week: The Christmas focus is all about Jesus who came to save sinners of their sepa-

Lagro Food Pantry serves residents The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church is open the third Saturday of every month from 9-10 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639. The Lagro

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

every Sunday. The speaker for January 2 is Robert Karst. Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship s ervice Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The Christmas Eve Service, December 24 at 6:00 p.m., is “The Light Comes Forth.” The serContinued on Page 18

ration from a holy God. God is generous in providing the payment for our debt that we had no ability to pay. We were condemned to eternal separation from God with the debt being paid. Our God is also gracious in providing His son Jesus Christ to pay the debt and make us right with our Holy God. This all comes in the person of Jesus Christ who was given by our heavenly Father who loved us while we were his enemy and found in sin. Jesus Christ came to be life, eternal life, for all mankind. 1 Timothy tells us that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. Christmas is a celebration of Jesus birth, where he was sent in the form of a babe and took on the form of humanity and laid aside his glory and became a servant

to mankind. Jesus earthly life was His calling to fulfill the plan of God the Father. God the Father loved the world so much that He gave his only begotten son. Jesus Christ, the second person of the Godhead, came as the perfect lamb of God to provide the payment of death for all mankind. Mankind was born with a sin nature and his sin separated him from a holy God. Scriptures also say that we were found dead in our trespasses. The payment for this sin was death. A sacrifice of the spotless lamb was needed to satisfy the demand of a holy God. Mankind is saved by accepting this gift of God called grace. Scriptures tell us that if we would believe Jesus is Lord and confess or be in agreement with the death, burial and resurrection, we shall be

saved. Not of works lest anyone boasts. No one can save themselves or do anything to make their life right with God apart from Jesus Christ our Savior. But God had mercy on mankind, no matter what the sin was. God, through his gift of Jesus Christ, provided a reconciliation for mankind with God. Mercy is God giving what the sinner did not deserve. God is love and it is shown through his patience for mankind to surrender to Him. Through this mercy and radical change in their new life, they become an example to others who need Jesus Christ as their Savior. Anyone who is in Christ becomes a new creation. The old life is put away and given a new life. This new life is God working in them to change

their desires and ability to do that which pleases Him. The old life has been made new from the old sinful nature. So, in this Christmas season, focus on giving God the glory due Him for what he has done for each of us. Allow God to work in you to bring glory to Himself. And remember that the eternal God never changes and that He alone is God. This is a trustworthy statement and everyone should accept it. Merry Christmas! 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 10 a.m. to appear in the next weeks paper.

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Lagro news mon for January 2 is “A Healthy Church Prays” based on Acts 4:2331. 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@g mail.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. Upcoming events for Northfield High School: Dec. 22 – Jan. 2 – Christmas Break. Dec. 29-30 – Basketball (JV/V Boys) @ Wabash County Tournament; Basketball (JV/V Girls) @ Wabash County Tournament. Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jesse Case, Sr.. Kathy Miller, and Derrick Shelton. Happy Anniversary: Jan. 2 – Steve and Diane Turner; Jan.

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City of Wabash Building Commissioner Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 21st day of December, 2021, Wabash Recovery Services, Inc. (dba Waypoint) filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, towit: for the grant of a variance. The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 189 N. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992. Legal descriptionion: In lot number sixty-four (64), and twenty feet, east and west, by entire length of lot north and south, off the west side of lot number sixty-three (63); all in Northern addition to the City of Wabash. The description of the action requested in the petition is a variance requesting to cleaning exterior and renovating interior for boarding house. House is currently in an R-2 zoning. The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week until the date of the hearing of the petition. A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 20th day of January, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition.

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NOTICE OF SALE AND EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION TO: MADISON CRUMRINE, his descendants, heirs, legatees, devisees, successors and assigns or any persons or entities claiming thereunder Date: January 30, 2022 Wabash County Indiana Parcel #85-14-14-101-047.000-009 Street Address: Fulton Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992 Redemption Date: December 21, 2021 Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-25-4.5, this is notification on real estate sold at tax sale for nonpayment of taxes. As owner of the title of this real estate, pursuant to the records maintained in the Offices of the Treasurer and Recorder for Wabash County, Indiana, you are hereby notified: Petition for Tax Deed will be filed on or after January 30, 2022, for a tax deed to be issued after said date. The date the real property was sold at tax sale was September 30, 2021. The name of the purchaser of the certificate of sale on the property under IC 61.1-24 is ROBERT M. HOLLAND. Any person may redeem the real property. The total amount required to redeem the property equals the sums prescribed by IC 6-1.1-25-2 as follows: a) Judgment amount due at tax sale: $226.25 b) Plus 10% of (a) if redeemed within 120 days of tax sale: $22.63 c) Plus the amount by which the purchase price was in excess: $973.75 d) Plus 10% per annum on (c) added per diem e) Plus all additional taxes paid subsequent to sale f) Plus 10% per annum on (e) to date added per diem g) Plus additional expenses incurred recoverable under 6-1.1-25-2 including attorney fees and costs of notice. h) Cost of title search: $100.00 i) Reduced by any amounts held in the name of the taxpayer or purchaser in the tax sale surplus fund. The total needed to redeem the real property can be determined by contacting the Wabash County Auditor's Office at phone number (260) 563-0661, including per diem from the date of the tax sale to the date of the payoff and full redemption for the parcel of real property. This real property has not been redeemed. Purchaser is entitled to reimbursement for additional taxes or special assessments on the real property paid by the purchaser subsequent to the tax sale and before redemption, plus interest. Purchaser is entitled to receive a deed for the real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption set forth herein. Purchaser is entitled to reimbursement for costs described in I.C. 6-1.1-25-2(e) which includes attorney's fees, the costs of giving notice under I.C. 6-1.1-25-4.5, the costs of a title search for the real property complying with IC 6-1.1-25-4.5 and IC 6-1.1-25-4.6, together with 10% per annum of those amounts. The date of expiration of the period of redemption is: August 11, 2021. If the property is not redeemed, the owner of record at the time of tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus, if any. The street address and common description of the real property is Fulton Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, Parcel #85-14-14-101047.000-009. Dated December 21, 2021, and prepared and submitted by Joseph W. Eddingfield, P.O. Box 294, Wabash, Indiana 46992, as Attorney For Purchaser, Robert M. Holland. 12/29/21, 1/5 & 1/12/22

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The year was 1955 in Urbana. On Sept. 14–17 there was an event held just south of Urbana on 400N and west of 300E. This event was the National Soil Conservation Days and State and National Plowing Contest. Some estimated 125,000 people attended. This four day event had all of the participants excited and the visitors alike. There were other activities that took place. On Sept. 14, there was an Exhibitors Display of their tractors and equipment that would be participating in the event and registration for the plowing contest. Parachute Jump and Aerial unfurling of American Flag, courtesy of Aerial Spraying Services, Inc. State Championship Contour Plowing , Lt. Governor Harold W. Handley,

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State Commissioner of Agriculture was the starter. They had County High School Band Concerts Courtesy of Wabash Tri Kappa Sorority and had a band concert by Great Lakes Naval Training Center. W. I. B. C. Headquarters Stage – Brown County Jamboree with Jack Morrow, M.C. and Harry Andrews, Farm Review. Doctor George W. Crane, Headquarters Stage. Informal talk to high school students. WOWO Radio Booth with

Jay Gould and Jane Weston. This was held just on the first day. On Sept. 15, the second day, just to give you some highlights they had sheep dog trials. Arial spraying and arial seeding demonstrations, and parachute jumping and with military flying exhibitions performed by 163rd Jet Interception Squadron from Baer Field. WOWO Radio had Nancy Lee and the Hilltoppers along with Weatherford Quartette sang and played tunes. Day three Sept. 16, international sheep dog trials continued, courtesy of Ralston Purina Company. National Championship, Contour Plowing, Claude R. Wickard former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture was the starter. W. L. W. Midwestern Hay

Rides. Music was performed by Manchester Choir, Director Clyde W. Holsinger. Plowmen’s Banquet was at the Honeywell Memorial Gymnasium. Jay Gould WOWO M.C. did the presentation of the Plowmen. Sept. 17 the final day. National Championship Level plowing. Former Gov. Henry F. Schricker was the starter. Presentation of distinguished guest by John V. Beamer M.C. After the plowing contest was over and awards were staged for presentation, the Honorable Richard Nixion, Vice President of the United States, presented the awards. Throughout the four day event there were other activities taking place. Women’s programs such as

Charm on the Farm. The Wife Saver Laundry was presented by National Homes Services. Whirpool Crop. St. Joseph, Michigan. Modern Cooking presented by the Tappan Stove Company, Fort Wayne. Fabrics by L. S. Ayers & Co. Indianapolis. They even held a fashion show. The United States Vice President being present and presenting the Plow Men Awards. I don’t have the

names of the winners but I’m sure everyone felt like they won. Back in 1955, it was a big deal to be a part of an event of this size. I want to thank Randy Showalter for giving me this information and the opportunity to show my readers a little more of Urbana’s history. It is my understanding that Randy attended this event on his dad’s shoulder when he was a young dude. Thanks again

Randy. Happy Holidays. Condolences to Barbara Stinson’s family and friends from Michael and Bonita Snell. Prayer concerns: Ronnie Anderson, John Eltzroth, Julie Miller, Marilyn Karns, Lowell Karns, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads Continued on Page 21

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A very blessed new years to all that read this column! LIBERTY BELLS will not meet in January. The next meeting will be Feb. 1 at The Fried Egg at 11:30 a.m. SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL If you are the guardian of a child who will be age 3 or 4 on Aug. 1, 2022, go ahead and mark your calendar for January 10, 2022. On that day registration will open for the 2022-23 Little Knights Preschool school year. This highquality and costefficient preschool program is an outstanding choice for beginning your child’s educational journey. Spaces are limited so families are encouraging to register early. Registration will be available online. More details to come. https://southwoodel.msdwc.org/..little-knightspreschool TOWN OF LAFONTAINE TOWN BOARD met on Monday Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. Present were Town board President Jay Gillespie, Lora Brane, John Krhin, Town clerk Diana Heath, Attorney Jordon Tandy. Gillespie the meet-

ing followed by Pledge of Allegiance. Previous month minutes were approved and Heath gave the Town Marshal Report. Jay presented the Utility Report. The board approved Parking and Snow Emergency Ordinances. The parking ordinance has a 2-hour limit between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Branson Street from Main Street to Wabash Street. Restriction for Snow removal is on Kendall Street from State Highway 15 to East of town Limits. Main Street from highway 218 to Hale Street. The board met with a representative of Gaunt and Son about the exact bill for paving. Agreement was made and Town paid the agreed amount. Beginning January 2022 Tom Simpson will be the

new Fire Chief for the LaFontaine/Libert y Fire Department. JOSIAH WHITE’S officials would like to welcome these new employees to the team! Storm Melton, Jeannifer Pease, Tina Lorenz, Hannah Wells, and Jason King joined the Residential, Compass Rose Academy, 50 East, and Family Services teams today! JOISAH WHITES RESIDENTIAL officials congratulate Residential Family Teachers Julie Castle, Ashley Williams, Michael Ramey, and Lindsay Peterson for earning their Teaching-Family Model certifications. The Teaching-Family Model (TFM) is an evidence-based, trauma informed model of care for treating children and teens in out-ofhome therapeutic services. TFM trains staff to teach youth social skills and uses motivation system that is positive, strengthbased, while still holding youth accountable for their choices. WABASH LITTLE LEAGUE During the December board meeting league offi-

cials voted to implement a Zero Tolerance Policy for the program. “While we love to keep things light and fun around here, sometimes we have to address the not so fun stuff too,” they noted on Facebook. “We’ve noticed an increase in disrespectful behavior toward the umpires, coaches and even our players. Please remember this spring that we are all working together to provide a fun and safe environment for the youth of our community, and at the end of the day, we all just want to play baseball!” The new policy can be found on the league’s website. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Von Moore, Joan Manning Dec. 30, Foster Gatchel Dec. 31, Cortney and Liz White hurst, Susie Good Pasture Jan. 1. Shelby Coffeit, Becky Schlemmer Jan. 2, Carol Armstrong, Ariel Benner Jan. 3, Lisha Gatchel McKinley Jan. 4, Peyton Hall, Luke Perlich Jan. 5, Jean Garrison Jan. 6 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Brad and Missy Wright Jan. 2, Phil and Marilyn Speicher Jan. 6

Helping to feed the community: Earl Gather (left) and Shane Westerman, Loyal Knight and Leading Knight, respectively, of the Wabash Elks Lodge No.471, fill food bags that were given to 161 families around Wabash County on Saturday, Dec. 18, by the Wabash Lodge. The Lodge also distributed food to 161 families at Thanksgiving. Funds for the event came from a grant from the Elks National Foundation and the Wabash Lodge. Photo provided

Urbana news and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, Jerry Pennington, Mary Ann Mast, our Nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders and health providers. If anyone would like to have their name added or removed from prayer concerns, please contact me. Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on Dec. 22, 2021. This group tries to meet every Wednesday around 7:30 a.m. Those attending were Tom and Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer and

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Pat McNabney. Come on down some Wednesday morning and have breakfast with them. Adult ECHO Racing: The Urbana Lions Club is going to sponsor. The ECHO races will take place on January 8, 2022 at 1 p.m. Snack and soft drink menu has been selected for this event. The cost per adult driver will be $5.00. This is a onetime charge no matter how many races that one adult needs to run. The number of races will be determined by how

many adult drivers there are. You will not need to bring a HO Slot Car. They will be furnished. All you need is $5 and a competitive attitude to race. So heads up to all you adult slot car buffs out there. Tell all your adult friends about this event the Urbana Lions Club is about to put on this January. Come and enjoy the day of racing I hope that this finds everyone well and I and my family would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year.

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