The Paper of Wabash County - Dec. 7, 2022

Christmas card sales to benefit Blessings

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

For the third straight year, The Paper of Wabash County, in conjunction with the Honeywell Foundation, have joined forces to help a local organization that helps feed local school children.

The Paper has printed a limited amount of Christmas cards featuring the winning banners from the Honeywell Foundation’s annual banner contest.

Proceeds from the sale will once again benefit the Blessings in a Backpack program in Wabash.

Blessings provides non-perishable food to school children to help

them have a balanced meal on weekends, when they are not in school. The group serves nearly 400 children at O.J. Neighbours, L.H. Carpenter, Sharp Creek, Metro North and Southwood Elementary schools. “Due to increase food cost and bulk food unavailability, Blessings in a Backpack-Wabash made the decision to better focus those we serve,” Blessings director Megan Henderson said.

She said Blessings officials met with the various school administrators “to recognize those that would best benefit from weekend nourishment.”

One school adminis-

trator said, “Blessings for kids I have known over the years have meant joy and fullness. Sone of these littles come from homes that don’t have enough for snacks and don’t know what full is. This program allows them to have that.”

A former recipient told Henderson, “I used to get blessings in a bag and I shared them with my cousins. I really enjoyed them and they were really good. Thank you for doing this for us and our school and for those who are in need of this food and those that couldn’t get food.

“I’m positive that everyone who gets a blessings in a bag is really thankful for Cont. on Pg. 3.

Former resident’s efforts featured on national TV program

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

A former Wabash resident was featured in the “Good News” portion of syndicated talk show “Live with Kelly and Ryan” on Thursday, Dec. 1.

Sarah (Weir) Pulley was featured for her efforts in opening a hospital beauty bar to help pamper parents who have children in neonatal intensive care units.

Pulley works in conjunction with the Ronald McDonald Houses Charities of Central Indiana.

“There came about this idea about having a special space within one of the family rooms in one of the local children’s hospitals to just provide some pampering and kind of an oasis for parents to get away just for a few minutes to kind of regroup and take care of themselves for a few minutes.”

Host Kelly Ripa said many don’t understand just how traumatizing it can be for parents to have a NICU.

“Traumatic is definitely the word I would use for it,” Pulley agreed, noting that the daughter she and her husband, had spent four months in a NICU. “You feel lost. You feel kind of angry, unsure and you don’t understand why it’s happening. You just wake up every day and do what you can to just be there for your child.”

The beauty bar at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis provides just a shampooing service, she said.

“During the shampooing you get a really awesome scalp massage, and then we can blow dry your hair. That’s kind of the service we’re offering … but it’s so much more than that.”

Ripa agreed, noting that parents who have children in NICUs tend to stop taking care of themselves to concentrate solely on their child.

“Just that human contact and that level of understanding provided by somebody that really may have a cognitive idea of what they’re going Cont. on Pg. 3.

Northfield alum provides artwork for downtown

By Arlene Wolfgang

“Season’s Greetings from Downtown Wabash” is special artwork on display at Veterans Plaza, 56 W. Market St., Wabash.

It was created by 2018 Northfield

graduate, Alina Reed.

Reed is a Wabash native and recent Manchester University graduate who has moved to the South Bend area. Though she’s relocated, she continues to give back to her Cont. on Pg. 3.

Alina Reed shows off her artwork.

Alexis Varney

Carrie Jo Haines

Camrin Eads

Bentley Fulkerson

Bryn Mealy

Emaline Cordes

Musicale hears various offerings at monthly meeting

Wabash Musicale met Nov. 22, at the First United Methodist Church with 20 members present.

President Susie Jones welcomed the ladies and turned the meeting over to Sharon Whybrew, who introduced the first performer, Sue Gray, who sang a medley of Bill and Gloria Gaither’s songs “Something Beautiful” and “He Touched Me.” She was accompanied by Susan Vanlandingham.

Fanny Crosby (born Frances Jane Van Alstyne) was a prolific hymnist and wrote more than 8,000 hymns. Susan Vanlandingham played two of her hymns: “Blessed Assurance,” arranged by Marilyn Ham, and “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross.” Kris Stephens sang an African-American Spiritual, “Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow” with lyrics by Ruth McEnery Stuart and accompanied by Susan.

Sue Gray sang “The End of the World” by Skeeter Davis (born Mary Frances Penick) who achieved major stardom in the country music field. Kris and Sue followed with a duet, “Softly and Tenderly”, written by Will Lamartine Thompson. Kris returned to sing “Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella”, a Christmas carol which originated in France. She was accompanied by Susan. For the final number, Susan selected for an organ solo an Advent piece entitled “TOCCATA ON ‘Veni Emmanuel” (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel), arranged by Page Long. A short business meeting followed.

Council rejects plan to abolish City Court

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

An effort to abolish the Wabash City Court was overwhelmingly rejected Monday, Nov. 28, by the Wabash City Council.

The council voted 6-0, rejecting a proposed ordinance seeking to close the court at the end of this year. Council member Susan Bonfitto was absent.

Mayor Scott Long cited several reasons why he believed the court should be abolished.

Long said the services provided by Wabash City Court were available through the Wabash County Superior Court. He also said City Court Judge Tim Roberts had indicated he may not seek re-election, and a court can only be abolished in the year prior to a municipal election at which the judge would stand for election.

The ordinance, which called the court operations “an unnecessary burden on the taxpayers of the City of Wabash who also pay to operate the Wabash Superior Court,” nearly died for a lack of a second. Council member John Burnsworth made the initial motion to consider the measure. The council sat quietly, prompting Long to note that if there wasn’t a second, there was no need to discuss the matter and the ordinance would die. After a minute of silence, Council member Wade Weaver seconded the motion, enabling discussion and public input.

Roberts defended the court, noting its budget this year was $90,000 while its expenses, as of Monday afternoon, was $71,116.73, Asked by Council member Terry Brewer what the expenses covered, Roberts said it was for everything from “paper clips to

salaries.”

The judge also noted to the Council that the court has also brought in $95,628.67 to the city as of Monday afternoon.

Roberts also told the council he asked Long in a meeting with the mayor and City Attorney Doug Lehman if he committed to running again, could the matter be dropped. The mayor, Roberts said, told him the matter was going to proceed saying the city “had too much legwork” in the matter.

The council also heard from several landlords during a 59-minute discussion on the matter. The landlords all believed the city should keep the court open, with several saying they are able to get better service through the city court than

they can through superior court.

Although the council rejected abolishing the city court, its problems have not all been solved.

Under state statute, the city court judge must be an attorney in good standing who resides within the city limits. Roberts, who is not an attorney, was elected before the statute took effect and was grandfathered in the measure.

If Roberts, whose term expires at the end of 2023, chooses not to run, and another attorney doesn’t run to fill the seat, the position would remain vacant until the governor appoints someone to the post.

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Editor’s Note: In an effort of full transparency, it must be noted that Editor Joseph Slacian’s daughter is on the Wabash City Court staff.

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Christmas cards

them, even the little ones who might not understand why they get them or why others do. I didn’t understand at first, but now I do and I’m thankful that you guys have done this for me and others.”

Blessings in a Backpack.

To place an order for cards, call The Paper of Wabash County at 260-5638326 or visit the office at 606 State Road 13 North, Wabash.

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The average cost to feed one student for the 33 weekends that Blessings sends food home is $130.

through … it’s more than just a scalp massage. It’s more that just a shampoo.”

Pulley, a 2006 Wabash High School graduate, said that the parents’ reactions to the service have been great.

“The power of human touch is unreal,” she said.

Pulley Downtown

“In these situations, you’re not even able to hold your own child. When somebody can step in and provide that touch and that feel, it’s huge.

“The moms have loved it. They’ve been able to breathe and take a second, and they’re grateful and thankful, then they can

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community through her ar t.

Since the age of 3 she has been involved in dance, theater, and fine arts within her community. She currently works for a company in South Bend as a graphic designer and part time as a social media coordinator for Wabash Valley Dance Theater.

Reed recently started SuperNova Studios in hopes to spread her passion for creating with others. SuperNova Studios offers photography and videography sessions, commission painting ranging

from small scale to mural art, and graphic design services. An online shop for SN Studios will be opening soon.

Officials thank Reed for her effort, as well as, John Hawkins for prep and installation at Veterans Plaza, and Jones Contracting Inc. for their sponsorship of this interactive public art project.

go back to where they need to be.”

To help her with the service, the program partnered with NetSpend to give her $5,000.

Pulley is the daughter of Steve and Cheryl Weir, Wabash. Her husband, Adam, is the son of Tony and Donna Pulley, Wabash.

There will be 16 cards and envelopes per package of cards. The cost is $17.

In addition to the Christmas cards, the Paper also is printing 2023 calendars featuring the banner contest winner’s works.

The calendars are $2 each. Proceeds also will go to help

It will be announced as to when the calendars may be picked up at The Paper’s office.

Sarah (Weir) Pulley (on the big screen) speaks remotely with Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest about her efforts at Riley Children’s Hospital.

Cheris Dillon Lily Arroyo

Halderman named state’s CASA Volunteer of the Year

Janet Halderman was named the 2022 CASA Volunteer of the Year for the Sate of Indiana.

She was nominated for the honor by Judge Robert McCallen, CASA Director Angela Dunn, CASA Assistant Director Ashley Arney and Susan and Pete Jones.

Mrs. Haderman has served as a CASA volunteer for Wabash County in the Wabash County CASA program for 14 years.

In her nomination, it was noted that “Janet Halderman is by far, the best examploe of what a CASA offers in the lives of troubled children, or children caught in

the middle of circumstances beyond their control.”

A former teacher, Mrs. Halderman later became a school psychologist and retired from her career of working for the Wabash-Miami County Program for Exceptional Children.

After her retirement, she realized how much she missed

her work with children and trained to become a CASA volunteer. She spent the past 14 years making an impact on the children she has served and continues to serve.

Anone interested in becoming a CASA volunteer may reach out to Dunn or Arney at 260-569-0533.

Lights of Paradise Holiday Light Tour to take place Dec. 17

Officials from the City of Wabash, in partnership with the Wabash County Museum, announce the details of the Lights at Paradise Holiday Light Tour to take place on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 5-8 p.m.

The event is free and the public is invited to experience 3 stunning outdoor holiday light displays located throughout the city and kids’ activities.

Park downtown and head to Paradise Spring Historical Park to take a walk on the paved trail and enjoy the festive lights, decorations, and interactive displays while you snack on free cookies, coffee, and hot chocolate provided by the

Church of Christ at Treaty. Father Christmas will be onsite ready to hear Christmas wishes and pose for family photos. The Wabash County Museum is offering a free kids’ activity with the museum staff and the chance to see the museum transformed for the holiday season.

Charley Creek Gardens is lit up and ready for your annual yule time stroll and lighted waterfall photos and will have a free kids’ activity.

Trolley No.85 will be running a continuous loop between locations which also includes a 5-minute stop at Lights for Riley, located inside Candlelight Village. This extraordinary

outdoor light display is animated and synchronized with festive holiday music. Riders will remain on the trolley during this stop.

“For as long as I

can remember, my family has loaded up the car on Christmas Eve and driven to Marion to look at the lights as a part of our tradition,” said Biz Cont. on Pg. 5.

New Parkview CEO to continue focus on excellence

Parkview Health recently announced the departure of chief executive officer Mike Packnett. After 16 years leading the region’s largest employer, Packnett will retire at the end of the year, making way for a new CEO who is equally passionate about delivering excellent care to the community.

A long-time coworker and friend of Packnett, Rick Henvey currently serves as president of healthcare operations at Parkview. Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, he’ll be CEO.

“I’ve known Mike for 23 years and have been extremely blessed to have

him as a leader, a mentor and a friend closer than a brother,” Henvey says. “I am honored and humbled to carry on his commitment to excellence and serve our region alongside

Parkview’s 15,000+ co-workers.”

Born and raised in Dallas, Henvey began his career in healthcare at ServiceMaster, a professional management services Cont. on Pg. 5.

Janet Halderman (center) shows off her award with (from left) CASA volunteer Terrie Salupo-Bryant, Assistant CASA Director Ashley Arney, Robert Halderman and CASA Director Angela Dunn. Photo provided

Parkview leadership

company. He went on to serve in large health systems in Dallas, Denver, San Antonio and Oklahoma City before joining Parkview in 2006.

“When I first came to Fort Wayne, my role was designed to improve Parkview’s focus on patient, physician, co-worker and community excellence,” Henvey explains. “That work was foundational to achieving Parkview’s mission and vision. With the support of our incredibly talented co-workers and providers, we’ve not only become focused on excellence, but it’s become part of who we are – it’s a shared commitment to our patients.”

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Bishop, Lights at Paradise Committee member. “It has been amazing to be able to bring that tradition right here to Wabash, just a few blocks away from my house.”

The Lights at Paradise Committee is grateful to all of the sponsors who helped this dream of Mayor Long’s come alive for the community to enjoy. Special thank you to Wabash County Museum, City of Wabash, Visit Wabash County, J&K Aquarium, Ruoff Mortgage, Sandy Kunkel, Gebhart Holdings, Eads & Sons, Mike & Angie Beauchamp, Wabash Valley Chrysler, Gaunt & Son, Ford Meter Box Foundation, Paradise Spring Park, Sam & Deanna Unger, Terrell Realty, Bill & Kim Osborne, Wendt LLC, Millwright Solutions, Blayke Williams, and J.M.

role, Henvey leads Parkview’s service lines – such as heart, cancer and orthopedics – as well as hospital operations and health system strategies.

Come January, Henvey has his sights set on additional quality and safety initiatives, as well as enhancing the organization’s digital and virtual health capabilities. He will also advance growth within physician leader-

ship, building on the dyad model he helped establish within Parkview’s service lines.

Under the dyad model, leadership is shared between a physician and a non-physician administrative leader. At the newly renamed Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute, for example, a physician serves as president alongside a nonphysician senior vice president and chief operating

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“I have always said that this community loves to dream big,” said Maria Smyth, Committee Chair for Lights at Paradise. “And seeing the Mayor’s dream of transforming Paradise Spring Historical Park for the holiday season come to life because of our sponsors, is rewarding.”

For more information about the Holiday Light Tour, please follow the Lights at Paradise Facebook page or call Maria

Smyth at 260-5634171.

Lights at Paradise is supported by the City of Wabash and Wabash County Museum and is organized by a group of volunteers dedicated to the creative use of Wabash’s public parks. Those interested in participating or volunteering for the event can get some more information by going online to https://www.facebo ok.com/LightsatPa radise or by calling Maria at City Hall, 260-563-4171.

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“The dyad model is important in healthcare because our leaders can bring different skills and experiences to their areas of expertise,” says Ray Dusman, MD, president of physician and clinical enterprise at Parkview. “When you can allow a physician to lead the clinical care in a facility and you can allow an administrator to lead the operations, you create a syner-

gy and a balance that best serves the patient, as well as those providing care there.”

Oftentimes, those providing care must also be cared for themselves, something Henvey recognizes and values as a healthcare leader.

“In addition to his vast healthcare operations knowledge, Rick is a relationship-based leader, and that’s really important to his new role,” says Dena Jacquay, chief administrative officer at Parkview. “He cares about building and maintaining relationships and taking a people-first approach in his work. It’s what energizes him.”

In 2023, the health system will open renovated and expanded facilities

at Parkview Kosciusko Hospital – currently Parkview Warsaw –and Parkview Southwest. Henvey says he is excited to watch Parkview’s services continue to grow to give more people access to the care they

need at the right time.

“That’s what it’s always been about for us and what it will continue to be about.

“Offering excellent care for every person, every day.”

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Scholarship continues legacy of the Wabash Baking Powder Company

It’s not every day at the Community Foundation when a phone call from an individual requesting information about establishing a scholarship turns into an hour-long fascinating history lesson. Over the summer, the Community Foundation team was privileged to speak with Wabash-born resident Thomas Gamble about the Wabash Baking Powder Company, its history, and the legacy the company has left for future generations.

The Wabash Baking Powder company, founded by Charles and John B. Latchem in 1895 on Sinclair Street, produced not only baking powder, but also a variety of flavoring extracts, gelatin extracts, powdered skim milk, and cocoa for over 200 companies. During this time, the company employed around 40 people and 8 salesmen.

Seventeen years later, on December 28, 1912, the company was purchased by Roy Rowan, Thomas Kelly, and Tom Gamble’s grandfather, Harley Myrl Gamble who would serve as President.

After the sale in 1913 and due to the company’s growth, the company moved into a larger warehouse, which had previously been used for the import and export of Canal goods.

The warehouse was located at 356-386 S. Wabash Street, south of Canal Street and the railroad tracks, where the Denney Motors lot is located today.

Shortly after the move, the building was severely damaged during the great flood of 1913, but thanks to the

leadership of Gamble and the hardworking employees, the business quickly rebounded.

During its time, the Wabash Baking Powder Company was a flourishing enterprise, and it became the largest private brand baking powder factory in the world.

Adding to the company’s great products, was its great customer service. Located right above the factory was a printing department, in which a group of women manufactured custom labels to meet the requests of their many customers. Thomas Gamble, who was a young child at the time, remembers going to the company after school and sitting at his grandfather’s roll top desk. Near the desk, was an icebox that held desserts and drinks to be tested, in which he was happy to oblige. When the nighttime arrived, Tom recalls watching his father load trucks with products to be shipped across the nation.

In fact, more than 15 million pounds of the company’s products were shipped annually.

In September of

1940, the board of directors composed of Harley Gamble, John Beamer and their wives were faced with the difficult decision to sell the company. Due to World War II starting in Europe and the associated challenges of obtaining chemicals and supplies for manufacturing products, the company was sold to Mother Hubbard’s Products in Chicago.

Undeterred from the sale of the company, Harley pursued farming and agriculture and enjoyed his time with his family.

In order to preserve the history of the Wabash Baking Powder company and the vision and values of his grandfather Harley, Tom Gamble and his family have established the Wabash Baking Powder Company Scholarship Endowment. Tom believes his grandfather would have been proud to know a scholarship was created in the company’s name, as his grandfather was progressive in his thinking and often worked with youth through the Wabash Kiwanis Club. As such, the scholarship will be

awarded to Wabash County students who have been involved in extracurricular and community activities, have financial need, and who intend to pursue a degree in education, engineering, agriculture, business, or manufacturing.

The Gamble family is pleased to work with the

Community Foundation of Wabash County in establishing the scholarship to continue the legacy of the Wabash Baking Powder company and to share its history with generations of students. The Community Foundation likewise is blessed to have learned more about this great company that

helped to shape and support the lives of families one hundred years ago and the lives of students, now and for generations to come.

Since 1954, the Community Foundation has been serving Wabash County citizens and has put income generated from donor’s investments to

work in the community. To date, it has more than 350 permanently endowed and over 30 non-permanent funds. Our total assets are more than $79 million and we have made more than $35 million in unrestricted grants to Wabash County nonprofits and programs, dedicated to improving life in the county.

Picture are (from left) Tom Gamble, Melissa Ford-Kalbfell, Julie Garber, and Scott Gamble (one of Tom’s three sons). Photo provided

Robert Roser

Youngest of 17 children

Sept. 20, 1943 – Nov. 15, 2022

Robert Dean “Bobby” Roser, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 unexpectedly at his home in Lebanon, Mo.

Bobby was born on Sept. 20, 1943, to Philip H. and Emma (Stouffer) Roser and was the youngest of 17 children.

He is survived by four children, Jeffrey “Rusty” Roser of North Manchester, Michael (Tammy) Roser of Waynesville, Mo., Eric (Jodi) Roser of Roann, and Janie (David) Williams of Simpsonville, S.C.; six grandchildren; Amanda, Andy, Adam, Grace, Lily, and Conrad; nine great-grandchildren, Damian, Nicholas, Hunter, Reece, Isabella, Gracie, Chandler, Amiyah, and Brooklyn; and sisters Betty McKillip, Peggy Riggs, Mary Alice (Fred) Reed, Marcella (Tom) Houlihan, and Carolyn (Don) Everest, all of Wabash, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers; Vern, James, Philip H. “Dan”, and Don Roser, and seven sisters; Martha Shaffer, Ardith Smith, Catherine Clupper, Lois Fleshood, Phoebe Ridenour, Helen Hoppes, and Shirley Atkinson, and grandson, Sean Michael Roser.

Family will receive friends 3-6pm Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at the Walk By Faith Community Church, Roann. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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

Brian Wordinger, 52 Enjoyed art, drawing

Aug. 22, 1970 – Nov. 25, 2022

Brian Wordinger, 52, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 at Goshen Hospital, Goshen.

He was born Aug. 22, 1970, in South Bend.

He is survived by his father, Gary Wordinger of North Manchester, and a daughter, Sophie Wordinger of Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Diana L. (Swayzee) Wordinger.

Brian was an accomplished carpenter, working in the residential construction industry. He enjoyed art and drawing, leather making, and rock collecting.

A memorial service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held in the spring.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, is assisting with arrangements.

Arvada Trickle, 74

Former

MCS employee

May 26, 1948 – Nov. 29, 2022

Arvada Lee Trickle, 74, Laketon, passed away on Nov. 29, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.

The daughter of Archie and Marietta (Thompson) Holle, Arvada was born in Warsaw, on May 26, 1948.

After graduating from Manchester High School in 1966, Arvada married Kent Trickle on Oct. 5, 1969. The two spent 53 wonderful years together raising two children, Andy and Amanda. Arvada was a beautiful soul who was kind and gentle to everyone she met. Each summer she and her family looked forward to spending time together on vacation. She found great joy in being with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Arvada was always there for each family member, supporting and loving them unconditionally. After her children were grown, she discovered a fondness for cats, especially her feline companion Moo.

Arvada worked for Manchester Community Schools for 27 years. She was the school secretary at Laketon during the first part of her career and later became treasurer of the school corporation. She ended her professional career working as a librarian. A devout Christian, Arvada was a member of Congregational Christian Church in North Manchester.

In her free time, Arvada loved to quilt, cross stitch, and knit. She and her friends often took weekend trips around the state visiting various quilting shops and then quilting together. These forms of art were a way for Arvada to express her creativity. She also enjoyed reading and consumed thousands of books over several years.

The loving memory of Arvada Trickle will be forever cherished by her husband, Kent Trickle, Laketon; son, Andy (Melanie) Trickle, Fort Wayne; daughter, Amanda (Kevin) Shambarger, North Manchester; grandchildren, Mazric Shambarger, Ranissa Shambarger, Grace Trickle, and Gavin Trickle; and great-grandchildren, Maddox Shambarger, Mya Shambarger, and Eastyn Green. Arvada was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Danny Dean Holle; and sisters, Nancy Jean McCammon and Jo Ellen Fribley.

Visitation and services were Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, from noon to 3 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Pastor Sebrena Cline and Pastor J.P. Freeman officiated.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Arvada Trickle, memorial contributions may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 or Cleveland Clinic Pulmonary, 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44106.

The family of Arvada Trickle has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Wabash County Sheriff’s Department Arrests

Harley Rusclr Hecht, 30, Rochester, was charged with resisting law enforcement and driving while suspended on Nov. 25.

Aaron Wayne Combs, 35, Wabash, was charged with

Gaye Fry, 77 Enjoyed music

May 21, 1945 – Dec. 1, 2022

Gaye Merlee Fry, 77, of Wabash, died at 9:54 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Parkview Huntington Hospital.

She was born on May 21, 1945, in Wabash, to Paul Willard and Ruthanna (Knotts) Ridenour.

Gaye was a 1963 graduate of Wabash High School. She was a homemaker and also worked in the kitchen at the Stratford House in Wabash. Gaye married Samuel Joseph Fry on Nov. 25, 1972, in Wabash; he died Oct. 18, 2021. She was a member of Wabash North Wesleyan Church. Gaye enjoyed singing in church, playing bingo at the nursing home, listening to music, reading her Bible, puzzle books and word searches, and especially talking to her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by three children, David Samuel Fry of Marion, Martha Marie (Ed) Ensley of Upland, and Nathan Fry of Wabash; three grandchildren, Abigail Marie Ensley, Benjamin Edward Ensley, and Charlie Joseph Ensley, all of Upland; brother, Steven P. (Danna) Ridenour of Fort Wayne; sister-in-law, Nancy Ridenour of Wabash; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother, Nelson J. Ridenour, two nephews, and one great niece

Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Steve Colter officiating. Burial was in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home.

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

WEEKLY REPORTS

operating while intoxicated on Nov. 26.

Lisa Anne Castleman, 44, Rochester, was charged with violating pretrial release - residential entry, violating pretrial release - criminal tresspass, violating pretrial release - auto theft.

Breanna Nicole

Gidley, 30, Peru, was charged with violation of probation - unlawful possession of a syringe on Nov. 28.

Laron Tamar Patton, 42, Marion, was charged with failure to appear on Nov. 28.

Jessie Allen Wolf, 37, Kewanna, was charged with petition to revoke pro-

bation - possession of methamphetamine.

Joseph G. Taylor, 42, Indianapolis, was charged with failure to appearmaintaining common nuisnce, failure to appear - possession of a synthetic drug, failure to appear - possession of marijuana, and failure to

appear - possession of paraphernalia on Nov. 28.

Chard Philip Partridge, 43, North Manchester, was charged with domestic battery, disorderly conduct and resisting law enforcement on Nov. 28.

Robert Fulton Bollan, 32, Wabash, Cont. on Pg. 9.

was charged with possession of a narcotic drug on Nov. 29.

Bambi D. Baier, 60, Warsaw, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person.

Raice Michel Martin, 20, North Manchester, was charged with child exploitation - child pornography possession on Nov. 29.

Janel Marie Creech, 48, Columbia City, was charged with unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine - at least 5 but less than 10 grams on Nov. 29.

William Patrick Daugherty, 59, Wabash, was charged with failure of a sex offender to register as a sex offender probation violation.

Denise Michelle King, 45, Peru, was charged with failure to appear - conversion on Dec. 1.

Accidents

Vehicles driven by Thomas S. Huston, 59, LaFontaine, and Michael R. Bechtol, LaFontaine, collided at 6:55 a.m. Dec. 1 on State Road 13, north of County Road 400 South in Wabash. Damage ws estimated at between $2,501 and $5,000.

Vehicles driven by Dacie M. Davis, 20, Wabash, and William F. Brankle, 92, Marion, collided at 2:11 p.m. Nov. 23 at the intersection of State Road 15 and West Kendall Street in LaFontaine.

Damage was estimated at between

WEEKLY REPORTS

$2,501 to $5,000.

Vehicles driven by Lisa A. Page, 56, Wabash, and Charles Trout, 49, Roann, collided at 2:24 p.m. Nov. 21 at the intersection of U.S. 24 and Alber Street in Wabash.

Damage was estimated at between $25,001 and $50,000.

A vehicle driven by Jonathan M. Ingram, 42, Fort Wayne, struck a deer on State Road 124 east of America Road in Lincolnville at 6:49 a.m. Nov. 28.

Damage was estimated at between $1,001 to $2,500.

A vehicle driven by Rebecca R. Roberts, 24, North Manchester, struck a deer at 5:29 p.m. Nov. 18 on U.S. 24 and Country Road 400 E in Lagro.

Damage was estimated at $10,001 to $25,000.

A vehicle driven by Robert D. Meagher, 69, Wabash, struck a deer on State Road 124 west of County Road 800 E in LaFontaine, at 5:43 p.m. Nov. 24.

Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $2,500.

A vehicle driven by Howard W. Claflin Jr., 60, Wabash, struck a deer on Old U.S. 24, sout of County Road 200 S in Richvalley at 5:41 p.m. Nov. 26.

North Manchester Citations

November 28

On Nov. 28 at 7:45 p.m., Anthony Gidley, 33 North Manchester, cited for driving while suspended.

On Nov. 28 at 10:42 p.m., Pastrick S. Brown, 54, North Manchester, cited for driving while

suspended.

On Nov. 28 at 10:59 p.m., Joshua P. Boillat, 41, Flint, MI, cited for driving while suspended.

On Nov. 29 at 5:59 p.m., Cecily J. Cavanaugh, 24, Lafayette, cited for speed.

On Nov. 30 at 2:52 a.m., Michael R. Morgan, 39, Roann, cited for driving while suspended.

Accidents

On Dec. 1 at 8:35 a.m., vehicles driven by Emma N. Stefanatos, 23, North Manchester and Christian J. Gallegos, 28, North Manchester, collided in the 200 block of East Main Street.

Arrests

November 28

On Nov. 28 at 8:28 p.m., Chad P. Partridge, 43, North Manchester, arrested for domestic battery, disorderly conduct and resisting law enforcement.

On Nov. 29 at 12:36 p.m., Raice M. Martin, 20, North Manchester, arrested on a warrant for 2 counts of possession of child pornography.

Fire

On Nov. 28 at 7:13 p.m., suspicious odor in the 1200 block of SR 114 E.

Cases

On Nov. Dec. 1 at 9:36 a.m., theft report taken in the 1000 block of SR 114 W.

Land transfers

Deann

Lautenbach, warranty deed to Almando Glezil

Almando Glezil, quit claim deed to Almando Glezil and Clanise Clerveau

Sheila Rhoades and Michael Rhoades, warranty deed to Shane W. McCray

Robert D. Mendenhall and Mendenhall Family Trust trust deed to Kandie A. Quick Egner and Kandie A. Quick.

Oly Gabriela Santoromita de Yanez and Gabriela Santaromita de Yanez, quit claim deed to Carlos A. Yanez

John D. Fulmer and Kara C. Fulmer, quit claim deed to John D. Fulmer

Bret Eckman and Karen Eckman, warranty deed to JD Flora Properties LLC

Estefana T. White and Jose A. Cruz, warranty deed to Connie White

Ernest S. Woodhouse, warranty deed to Hoppy LLC

Taylor Michael Vigar, warranty

deed to Bryan L. Wright.

Ariel Wischman and Ariel Totschall, warranty deed to Devin Higdon and Kennedy Brackett Max E. Chamberlain and Nancy Chamberlain, quit claim deed to Brian D. Chamberlain and Janet S. Chamberlain

Julie Herman Harden, warranty deed to Double E. Properties LLC

Marriage Licenses

The Wabash County Clerks Office issued the following marriage licenses from Nov. 22-29:

John Paris Sisco and Kimberly Helen Dunnuck. Erin Connolly and Bryan Snowberger.

Building permits

The Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits from Nov. 27 to Dec. 3, 2022:

Kyle Wieland, new home

Perry Miller Jr., 66 Retired dairy farmer

June 13, 1956 – Nov. 30, 2022

Perry Miller, Jr., 66, formerly of Amboy, passed away at his residence in North Manchester, at 7:04 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.

Perry was born in Peru, on June 13, 1956, the son of Perry and Mary Gingerich Miller, Sr. He married Roberta Rydstrom on July 9, 1983, and she survives.

Perry was a retired dairy farmer and thoroughly enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing golf.

Surviving in

addition to his wife Roberta is son Richard Miller and his companion Kessa Monce of North Manchester; brothers Lester Miller and his wife Marilyn of Peru, Ray Miller and his wife Becky of Kokomo, and Lloyd Miller and his wife Sue of Amboy; and a sister, Millie Zody, and her companion, Rolla Trent, of Kokomo.

He was preceded by his parents, a sister Dorothy Miller and brother Ivan Miller.

Thank you to all the family and friends for all the prayers and support during Perry’s illness.

A graveside service for Perry Miller, Jr. will be held at Christner Cemetery in the Spring of 2023.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Laird-Eddy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 156, Amboy, IN 46911 to help the family offset funeral expenses.

Family and friends may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting the online obituary at www.eddyfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook at Eddy Funeral Homes, Inc.

PCA: Suspect’s gun matched bullets

By Amy Graham-McCarty nreditor@hoosiermediagroup.com

Libby German may have been only 14 years old, but the young girl would be the hero in her own story.

It would be video and audio that Libby recorded on the day of her death that would help investigators connect the dots to lead them to the man whom they believe took the life of the young girl and her best friend, Abby Williams.

On Nov. 29, Special Judge Fran Gull ruled that previously sealed court documents which lead to the arrest of Richard Allen, 50, of Delphi, in the deaths of Abby and Libby, be made public, apart from redacting witnesses’ names. In the probable cause affidavit (PCA), the public learned the full charges against Allen, two counts of “murder while committing, or attempting to commit the act of kidnapping” in the deaths of Abby and Libby.

The PCA states it would be a review of tips in the girls’ deaths that would lead investigators back to a man they had spoken to in 2017.

On Feb. 13, 2017, Abby and Libby went hiking on the Monon High Bridge Trail. When they didn’t appear at a designated time and location for their ride home, their families became concerned. Their bodies were found the next day, Valentine’s Day, “0.2 miles northeast of the Monon High Bridge Trail” on the north side of Deer Creek.

The timeline was short. The girls were dropped off at 1:49 p.m. across from Mears farm on the north side of County Road 300 North, near an entrance to the trail, according to the PCA. Video recovered from Hoosier Harvestore confirms the time.

Abby and Libby encounter a man, alleged to be Allen, at 2:13 p.m. “on the southeast portion of the

Monon High Bridge” and are ordered, “Guys, down the hill.” They are never seen alive again and there is no further communication from Libby’s phone after 2:13 p.m., according to the PCA.

“Video recovered from (Libby’s) phone shows (Abby) walking southeast on the Monon High Bridge while a male subject, wearing a dark jacket and jeans, walks behind her. As the male subject approaches (Abby) and (Libby), one of the victims mentions, ‘gun.’ Near the end of the video, a male is seen and heard telling the girls, ‘Guys, down the hill.’ The girls then proceed down the hill and the video ends.”

A still photograph obtained from the video, as well as audio of “Guys, down the hill,” was released in an attempt to help locate the individual originally dubbed as “Bridge Guy.” After extensive investigation and witness statements, Carroll County Prosecutor Nick McLeland says Allen is Bridge Guy.

Allen admittedly put himself on the bridge that day, the PCA states. It is that 2017 interview with law enforcement that would cause investigators to circle back around and take a deeper look at the

Delphi resident. By reviewing “prior tips” investigators encountered a “tip narrative” from an officer who interviewed Richard Allen in 2017. That narrative states, “Mr. Allen was on the trail between (1-3:30 p.m.). He parked at the old Farm Bureau building and walked to the new Freedom Bridge. While at the Freedom Bridge he saw three females. He noted one was taller and had brown or black hair. He did not remember (sic) description nor did he speak to them. He walked from the Freedom Bridge to the High Bridge. He did not see anybody, although he stated he was watching a stock ticker on his phone as he walked. He stated there were vehicles parked at the High Bridge trailhead, however, did not pay attention to them. He did not take any photos or video.”

Allen’s phone pinged to the area, according to the report.

“Investigators believe Mr. Allen was referring to the former Child Protective Services building as there was not a Farm Bureau building in the area nor had there been. Investigators believe the females he saw included the witnesses who had given a statement to police,” the PCA states.

Those witnesses, “encountered a male walking from Freedom Bridge toward the Monon High Bridge,” according to the PCA. One of the witnesses described the man as “kind of creepy” and wearing “. . . like blue jeans, and a like really light blue jacket, and his hair was gray maybe a little brown, and he did not really show his face.” The witness said the jacket was a “duck canvas type jacket.” The witnesses also said they said “Hi” to the man, but he “just glared” at them. The encounter happened shortly after 1:26 p.m.

The man in question allegedly “matched” the photo found on Libby’s phone. Witness said the man was “walking with a purpose like he knew where he was going.”

Another witness, according to the PCA, noted seeing a male subject “on the first platform of the bridge” who matched the photo from Libby’s phone. The male was spotted between 1:40 p.m. and 1:50 p.m. The witness said she saw no other adults on the trail and when leaving, however, “she noted a vehicle was parked in an odd manner at the old Child Protective Services building. She said it was not odd for a vehicle to be parked there, but she noticed

it was odd because of the manner it was parked, backed in near the building.”

Another witness told investigators, “He was on his way to Delphi on State Road 25 around 2:10 p.m. on Feb. 13, 2017,” when he observed a purple PT Cruiser or a small SUV-type vehicle parked on the south side of the old CPS building. The witness told police, “It appeared as though (the vehicle) was backed in as to conceal the license plate of the vehicle.” The witness also noted, “he remembered seeing a smaller dark-colored car parked at the old CPS building.”

Yet another witness told investigators they were traveling East on 300 North on Feb. 13, (sic) and observed a male subject walking west, on the north side of 300 North, away from the Monon High Bridge. The subject was wearing clothing that matched the description of the Bridge Guy, according to the PCA. The time was approximately 3:57 p.m.

Those details, along with interviews, electronic data, photographs, and video from Hoosier Harvestore led investigators to “determine that there were other people on the trail that day after 2:13 p.m. Those people were

interviewed and none of those individuals encountered the male subject . . ..”

According to the PCA, clothing belonging to the girls was found in Deer Creek, south of where their bodies were located.

“There was also a .40 caliber unspent round less than two feet away from (Libby’s) body, between (the girls’) bodies,” the PCA states. The round was unspent, meaning it had not been fired, however, the PCA indicated the round had “extraction marks on it.”

That round would allegedly be linked to a gun owned by Allen that was recovered during the execution of a search warrant of his residence on Oct. 13. Investigators also state they discovered Allen owned two vehicles in 2017 – a 2016 black Ford Focus and a 2006 gray Ford 500.

“Investigators observed a vehicle that resembled Allen’s 2016 Ford Focus on the Hoosier Harvestore video at 1:27 p.m. traveling westbound on CR 300 North in front of the Hoosier Harvestore, which coincided with his statement that he arrived around 1:30 p.m. at the trails,” the PCA states.

Investigators note witnesses described the vehicle parked at the former CPS building as “similar in nature to a 2016 Ford Focus.”

On Oct. 13, Allen was interviewed again by investigators. He advised he was on the trails on Feb. 13, 2017. He stated he saw juvenile girls on the trails east of Freedom Bridge and that he went onto the Monon High Bridge. Allen allegedly further states he went onto the Monon High Bridge to “watch the fish.”

Later in his statement, he said he walked out to the first platform on the bridge. “He stated he then walked back, sat on (sic) bench on the trail, and then left. He stated he parked his car on Cont. on Pg. 11.

Richard Allen's attorney, Andrew Baldwin, speaks to the press following a hearing at the Carroll County Courthouse on Nov. 22. Amy Graham-McCarty/News & Review

Delphi case

the side of an old building. He told investigators that he was wearing blue jeans and a blue or black Carhartt jacket with a hood.”

Allen also, according to the PCA, told investigators that he owns firearms, and they were at his home.

Allen’s wife also spoke to investigators. She confirmed that at their home he had guns and knives and, “Still owned a blue Carhartt jacket.”

A search warrant was executed on Allen’s Delphi residence. “Among other items, officers located jackets, boots, knives, and firearms, including a Sig Sauer, Model P226, .40 caliber pistol.”

Between Oct. 14 to 19, the Indiana State Police laboratory performed an analysis of Allen’s gun.

“The Laboratory determined the unspent round located within two feet of (Libby’s) body had been cycled through (Allen’s) Sig Model P226,” according to the PCA.

The gun is alleged to have

been purchased by Allen in 2001. Allen spoke to investigators “voluntarily” at the ISP Post on Oct. 26. At that time, he is alleged to have told investigators, “He never allowed anyone to use or borrow the Sig Sauer Model P226 firearm.”

When asked about the unspent bullet, “he did not have an explanation of why the bullet was found between the bodies of (Abby and Libby).”

He is said to have “admitted” he was on the trail that day, but “denied knowing (Abby) or (Libby) and denied any involvement in their murders.”

A Carroll County Deputy who “has been part of the investigation since it started in 2017,” is purported to “believe the evidence gathered shows that Richard Allen is the male subject seen on the video from (Libby’s) phone who forced the victims down the hill. Further, that the victims were forced down the hill by Richard Allen and led to the location where they were

murdered,” according to the PCA.

“Investigators believe Richard Allen was not seen on the trail after 2:13 p.m. because he was in the woods with (Abby and Libby).

“Investigators believe that after the victims were murdered, Richard Allen returned to his vehicle by walking down County Road 300 North . . . while his clothes were muddy and bloody.”

Allen’s attorneys have said they were “not impressed” with the PCA and the evidence against their client as presented in the PCA is “flimsy.” On Nov. 29, they filed a motion for a change of venue at least 150 miles outside of Carroll County due to “extensive media coverage.”

On Friday, the judge issued a gag order for the case, prohibiting all involved with the case from speaking publicly about the details of the investigation, unless it is within the confines of the court itself.

City needs to open indoor walking site

Dear Editor:

Having been a resident of Wabash, to date, all of my life. I asked the people at the YMCA what it would cost to use their facility for walking.

I was told at first that was not possible unless a person had supplemental insurance. I sent an email then and was asked if I would consent to giving my total income.

I am an old man and don’t see what my income has to do with my walking. Do people with more or less income walk differently? I didn’t want to rent a subsidized apartment, I just wanted a place to walk out of the weather. I thought this facility was a benefit of the community.

If this is not possible maybe the City of Wabash could furnish a place to walk, the taxpayers pay for a lot of parks. Maybe they could pay for a place to walk when the weather is bad. –

Red Hapner, Wabash

Elks help community over holidays

Local Elks Lodges from every state nationwide, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and the Panama Canal Zone, will be busy helping our communities this holiday season.

Thousands of financially struggling families will receive food baskets and presents. Elk volunteers will visit thousands of hospitalized Veterans who have protected our freedoms. The Elks vow, “So long as there are Veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.”

Locally, the Wabash Elks Lodge No.471 donated $4,000 in new toys to the U.S. Marine

Corps Toys for Tots program.

Also, the Lodge donated 154 Thanksgiving food baskets to a total of 560 local residents. A similar distribution is planned for Christmas.

The Elks support both active military forces and Veterans. Elks furnish food, comfort care, therapeutic items, and gifts, host holiday celebrations and recreational activities at bases and hospitals, and stand ready to fulfill any need. Last year alone, the value of Elks’ contributions to the nation’s heroes provided more than $39 million to more than 300 Veterans Administration

Medical Centers, clinics, and state care facilities.

On Veteran’s Day, the Wabash Elks, in conjunction with The Paper of Wabash County, hosted a free spaghetti dinner.

Veterans ate for free while others could eat with a free will donation. The donations brought in more than $200, which was donated to the Elks Veteran Service Program.

The Elks will receive thousands of scholarship applications in December from high school seniors nationwide, with nearly $5 million distributed annually. The Elks Community Investment

Program will award almost $16 million towards enriching our communities. Elks Lodges nationwide donated more than $368 million last year to the communities they serve.

Legion helps Shop With a Cop: Steve Conner (left), commander of Wabash American Legion Post 15, presents a check for the Fraternal Order of Police’s Shop With a Cop program to Mason Frehse, Fraternal Order of Police president. Photo provided

The Wabash Elks Lodge No.471 donated $4,000 worth of toys to the U.S. Marine Corps. Toys for Tots program. The toys were picked up Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Wabash Lodge. Showing off the toys are (from left) Past State President Mike Chester, Alex Krieger, Francisco Torres and Lecturing Knight Cathy Walters. Photo provided

Adelyn Edwards, a member of Girl Scout Troop 51228, helps Wabash Elks member Sandy Chester fill Thanksgiving baskets for area residents. The Scouts helped Elks members fill the baskets for distribution. Photo provided

SHS class has 50th reunion: The Southwood High School Class of 1972 recently had its 50-year reunion at the Wabash Heartland REMC building. Attending were (front, from left) Dan Grizzle, Hubert Baker, Carol Huston Eakright, Rick Sweet and Bruce Welsh. Ken Miller (second row, from left) Coral Kirby, Patty Whelan Kline, Bob Stouffer, Vera Harris Tyner, Jeannie White McDonald, Dave Gross, Bob Mendoza and Mark Draper. Larry Crump (third row, from left), Jeni Purdy Tomson, Kim Bechtol Dyson, Deb Shenefield Powell, Carla Hayes Gaines, Cheryl Fulton Rider, Kenneth Einselen, crl Poor, Joe Kaufman, and teachers Larry Landis and Tod Wright. Rod McKee (back row, from left), Merrill Templin, Chris Niccum, Robin Roberts, Deb Fierstos Whitcraft, Darlene Bozarth Adams, Kevin Beverly, Tony Bolen, Steve Smith, Richard Jacobs, Chris Finch and John Traver. Not pictured are Claudia Ford Weitzel, Janet Kellams and Charles Pelphrey.

Center to host sale

Law joins staff of Wabash YMCA

Sarah Law is the new Youth Development Coordinator at the Wabash County YMCA.

Sarah was born and raised in Wabash and graduated from Wabash High School. She has a background in Early Childhood Education from IVY Tech and previously spent time as a teacher assistant for Area Five Head Start.

She and her husband have two

SARAH LAW

daughters. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, being active, and visiting downtown

Schnitz receives scholarship

Morgan Schnitz, Wabash, has been awarded the Owen B. and Ethyle K. Smith Memorial Scholarship at Manchester University.

Also,

The North Manchester Center for History invites you to our third annual Market @ the Museum. The Market runs through Dec. 10 Shoppers have an opportunity to see local artists and vendors displaying their wares within the museum’s exhibit area. A wide variety of items including jewelry, pottery, sculpture, fine art, locally sourced honey / beeswax products and much more, will be available. Your purchases not only support local artisans but a portion of all sales go to the operation of the museum.

The Center for

History has 10,000 square feet of exhibits that give visitors a glimpse into the stories and history of North Manchester and the area.

A Wabash High School graduate, Schnitz is a senior majoring in early childhood and elementary education at the North Manchester cam-

pus. The endowed scholarship fund was established by Lawson K. Smith in honor of his parents, Owen and Ethyle Smith, members of the South Woodland, Mich., congregation of the Church of the Brethren. The Smiths operated a family farm near Woodland.

Photo provided

Lincolnville alumni gather: The Lincolnville Alumni Reunion recently took place at Harvey Hinklemeyer restaurant in Wabash. Attending were John and Sharon Boyer (left side), Ron Anderson, Jim and Shirley Paul and Robert and Jody Pefley.

Paul and Joann Zintsmaster (right side), Herman and Sue Behrens, Sheldon Jones, John Voss, Dan Slagle and Rodger Rapp. The group plans to meet again in September 2023. Photo provided

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Sweetwater Assembly of God 2551 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, IN; phone 260-982-6179. Prayer Service at 9a.m.; Worship Service at 10a.m..; Wednesday Evening Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study/Elevate Youth Discipleship/KidzZone “LIVE”.

BAPTIST

Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash, Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, 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.

Wabash Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie Street, Wabash. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Bill Crank.

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

Faith Baptist Church 200 Linwood Lane, Wabash; Phone 765-4702154. Old school King James Bible preaching at 10:30a.m.; Independant Pre-Millennial Dispensational; Pastor Dr. Ben Church

CATHOLIC

St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Jay Horning, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 5634750. 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, 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; phone: 260-563-4179; 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.; Sunday Morning Schedule – Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 am, Adult Classes: 8:00, 9:00, & 10:30 am, Youth Connect (Grades 7-12): 9:00 am, “LOFT” Children’s Church (Grades 1-6): 9:00 am, Elementary Classes: 10:30 am, “The Garden” Nursery & Preschool Classes: 9:00 & 10:30 am. Find us online: www.nmfbc.org

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Wabash Church of the Brethren 645 Bond Street (off Falls Avenue) 260-563-5291. Doug Veal, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, come join us as we continue the work of Jesus -

Peacefully, Simply, Together. HOURS: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. Handicap accessible.

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.

COMMUNITY CHURCH

Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260563-8263; 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 Find us on Facebook and YouTube. Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you!

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 ServicesSunday Worship: 10 AM. Celebrate Recovery Tuesday at 6 PM and WOW Wednesday 6:30 PM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260-9828558. 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) 5638452. 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 4890 W. Millcreek Pike 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 786-3365. 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. Sunday School 9:00 AM, Worship 10:00 AM, Bible Study Thursday morning at 10:00 AM.

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.

PRESBYTERIAN

Wabash Presbyterian Church Loving people with the heart of Christ in the heart of Wabash. Located at 123 W Hill St; phone: (260) 563-8881; on the web at www.wabashpresbyterian.com. Pastor Laura Helm. Sunday Worship Service: 10 AM. Children’s Sunday School during worship. Handicap accessible. Bible Study every Monday at 1pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/wabashpresbyterian

UNITED METHODIST

Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Sunday multi-media worship service at 10 a.m. with Choir. Email: wabashchristumc@hotmail.com

LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765- 981-4021; 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, 11:30am Facebook Live, www.facebook.com/wabashfirstumc. Youth Group times: High School, Thursday, 6pm @ Wabash First UMC; Middle School, Sunday 5-7pm @ Lincolnville UMC.

WESLEYAN

Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. 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. 9:00 a.m. - Frist Service, 10:30 a.m. - Second Service. Change is possible! Whether you are over-churched, 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!

Mr. & Mrs. Earl James Coe

Mr. & Mrs. Earl James Coe will be celebrating their 69th wedding anniversary on Dec. 7, 2022.

The couple was wed on Dec. 7, 1953, in Peru with the Rev. Willard Correll officiating.

They have four children: Dorothy

(Steve) Deaton, Swayzee; Earl D. (Sherry) Coe, Mmargaret (Sam) Williams and Jason (Teresa) Coe, all of Wabash.

They have 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one greatgreat-granddaughter.

Master Gardener training planned

The spring 2023 Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) basic training program will begin Feb. 7 as a weekly series of live virtual webinars.

Visit tinyurl.com/4mjy5 w3z and contact a hosting Purdue Extension educator to obtain an application. The application deadline is Jan. 16, and the training wraps up May 9. An individual registration is $180 and includes a print version of the Purdue EMG manual. The fee for two people sharing a print version of the manual is $280.

Purdue Extension specialists and educators from across Indiana teach the course. Topics include soils, fertility, pest control, invasive species, pesticide safety and alternatives, trees, vegetables, flowers, lawns, and fruit.

“The Purdue Extension Master Gardener program’s main purpose is to train vol-

unteers to assist Purdue Extension with consumer horticulture education in Indiana communities,” said John Orick, Purdue EMG state coordinator.

Purdue Extension Master Gardener volunteers are required to give a minimum of 40 hours back to the community after completing initial training and passing an exam. Volunteers contributed more than 125,000 hours in 2022, Orick said.

To strengthen connections to county Purdue EMG programs, each hosting Extension educator will hold a required one-hour weekly meeting with participants to dig deeper into how the topic of the week applies to local gardeners.

“Indiana is a

long, north-south state,” said Jeff Burbrink, Purdue Extension educator in Elkhart County and Purdue EMG spring program team member. “Our climate and soils vary greatly from Lake Michigan to the Ohio River. We want to be sure that our Extension Master Gardeners can see how these concepts work in their backyard.”

Most Master Gardeners stay involved in the program for years.

“Our local Master Gardeners created the Michiana Master Gardener Association in 1996, in part because they enjoy learning and because they can work on big projects together, like our annual Garden Tour and Garden Expo,” Burbrink said.

“They are an amaz-

Soil symposium planned for Dec. 16

Every once in a while a scientist reveals a truth from God’s Creation which explains something so well that the discovery demands it be shouted from the rooftops.

Have you ever wondered why the addition of a few pounds of fertilizer to two million pounds of soil only seven inches deep, can make a difference in the crop that grows? How about why spending all those fertilizer dollars hasn’t made the difference you were told it would make?

Dr. James White from Rutgers University, John Andreas from Natural Resources Group in Lindsay, CA, Dr. Bill Brown from Kingsville, Ontario and Gus Palmann from Biome Makers in West Sacramento, CA along with several other experts and others will explain to you to what is REALLY happening in your soil and how to make it happen better.

You will also learn how animal wastes are being enhanced to improve the biological value, which is producing more disease resistant plants and providing higher nitrogen content in the manure for your crops. The same “therapy” is also creating a better atmosphere in and around livestock facilities.

The Soil Regeneration Unlimited (SRU) Symposium/Workshop on Healthy Soil, Plants and People is scheduled for Dec. 16 at the Honeywell CenterLegacy Room. It will be a day

you won’t regret spending with a distinguished group of professionals and fellow farmers. This will be a practical, problem solvers’ day.

The very full day begins with registration at 7:30 a.m. The fee for the day including a noontime meal is only $60/person unless school aged accompanied by parent/guardian or Ag. Teacher. This invitation is extended to university students as well.

Either call, text or email Jim Martindale at 260-706-3133 or jim@soilcursebuster.com for reservations.

A very worthwhile introduction to the content of the presentations is a U-Tube video presentation by Christine Jones from Australia.

https://youtu.be/SYRpFqUlK7 8

Please write or call to receive a detailed agenda for the day. OR you can also see the agenda by visiting https://soilcursebuster.com

The Coes as they were in 1953 (left) and as they are today.

ingly talented group of creative people.”

Honeywell plans holiday programs

Celebrate the holidays with live entertainment at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater.

Favorite performances include: Midtown Men Holiday Hits –Friday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater

Stars from the original Broadway cast of “Jersey Boys” ring in the holiday season with Yuletide classics that include “Winter Wonderland,” “Let it Snow” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” along with signature renditions of rock and roll hits from the 1960s by The Beatles, The Temptations, The Four Seasons and

more.

Most seats are $35 and $45, with limited premium seating for $75.

Sidewalk Prophets Great Big Family Christmas –Saturday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater

Dove Award-winning band Sidewalk Prophets welcomes you into the Great Big Family Room, an immersive Christmas concert experience that features the band’s original Christmas music, beloved classics and a few surprises.

Most seats are $25 and $32, with limited premium seating for $60.

Support of this program is provided in part by The

Mississinewa Lake to host cast iron cooking workshop

Looking for tips and tricks to make your cast iron cooking a success? You won’t want to miss the Cast Iron Cooking Workshop to be held Dec. 17, 11 a.m., at service building located at Mississinewa Lake’s Miami SRA property office.

Steven Larson, a 10-year veteran of cast iron cooking, will conduct the workshop.

Cost for this 2 ½ hour session is $20 per person. Advance registration is appreciated at 260-468-2127.

Halderman Hipsher Christian Program

Endowment Fund with associate sponsorship provided by Friends Counseling Center.

A Charlie Brown Christmas – Live on Stage –Thursday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater

Gershwin Entertainment brings the classic story of finding the true Christmas spirit to the stage of the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater.

In the 50 years since the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning story by Charles M. Schultz first aired on television, millions of fans have made watching this

Peanuts classic a holiday tradition.

Now all the characters come to life on stage and to the music of the Vince Guaraldi musical score for a memorable holiday experience.

Most seats are $39 and $49, with limited premium seating for $79. Sponsored by Josiah White’s.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 18, at 3 p.m. (sold out) and 7:30 p.m., Ford

Theater

For more than 35 years, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been a favorite American holiday tradition.

Grammy Award winner Chip Davis’ signature show features Mannheim Steamroller’s distinctive holiday classics as well as selections from Davis’ groundbreaking Fresh Aire series.

Tickets are $39, $59, $69.

Sponsored by Ford Meter Box,

Honeywell House to host program

Make plans now to spend the evening at the Honeywell House at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, where you may tour the festively-adorned home, learn about the art of decorating and enjoy the sounds of the season performed on the piano.

The event is free

to the public. Reservations, which are required, may be made online at HoneywellArts.o rg or by calling 260563-1102.

Wabash residents Mike Barnett and Brian Coe will give a program about the art of decorating which will be followed by time to

tour the newly-decorated spaces. Guests also will enjoy a light dessert while Rick Elliot provides a festive atmosphere with his piano stylings.

with associate sponsorship by BCR CPA Group.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Holiday Pops, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater

A seasonal favorite, enjoy an entertaining concert of traditional and contemporary favorites as the Fort Wayne Philharmonic takes you on a musical journey through winter wonderlands and Christmases of bygone days up to

the present.

All seats are $20.

Tickets are available online at HoneywellArts.o rg or by calling 260563-1102.

Holiday box office hours are extended on select dates: Sunday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; open on Friday, Dec. 23 during the regular hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for last-minute shopping.

Manchester Alive to sponsor Holiday Tour of Homes on Dec. 10

Manchester Alive will host a Holiday Tour of Homes on Saturday, Dec. 10.

The tour will feature six homes and one downtown building. The tour will from 2-7 p.m. Sites featured on the tour are:

Andersen House, 908 N. Wayne St.

The house was built in 1954 by Niels Peter Bendsen, a master carpenter who immigrated from Denmark with his wife Ingeborg and daughter OIga. The home has all the Danish characteristics - including original wood floors, lots of windows, which let in soft pools of light, clean, simple lines, minimalism, and functionality without sacrificing beauty. Niels trained in Denmark as a cabinet maker/carpenter. The Bendsens lived on the main floor and used the basement as a workshop. The home remained in the Bendsen family until Jeanne and Dan Andersen bought the home in 2017.

The harmonious feeling in the home is accentuated by Andersen’s love for fabulous vintage, antique finds and lots of art. “We like that our home is an experience and that one gets surprised by the blend of styles inspired by flowers and art. Most of our furniture and acces-

sories are vintage. We love the natural light which is peaceful and enchanting.” Their home feels wellloved, casual and happy. Andersen’s have embraced the Danish principle of hygge, which entails creating a cozy, balanced feeling in a space. “Hygge” pronounced (hue-gah) is all about atmosphere and an experience. Danish homes are understated in the very best way.

Danish home design is all about focusing on what matters and reducing the clutter. Homes are also often designed to withstand the elements, whether that means keeping the cold out or the heat in. Stark con-

trasts, such as Andersen’s choice of dark blue exterior with white trim, are common in Denmark. This architectural style is all about minimalism. Dark homes are very popular in Nordic countries because the dark color absorbs light and helps to insulate the home against the coldest weather.

Campus Inn North Manchester, 714 Bond St

This home was built in 1938 in the American Colonial style and was the home of Manchester College President A. Blair & Patricia Helman from 1956 until 1970.

In 1957 former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt stayed in

the home while she was in North Manchester for a speaking engagement at the college. Its connection to the college continued after the Helmans’ time, being owned by one or more college professor over the years.

The house was purchased in late 2021 by Stephen Clark, Manchester graduate 1974, and completely renovated and converted into a Bed & Breakfast Inn.

Prior to this renovation the house was a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home with a sun room, a full basement and the original 1930s kitchen.

The Inn now boasts four bedrooms, four and a Cont. on Pg. 21.

Andersen House, 908 N. Wayne St.

Photos by Aerial Imagery and Media

Campus Inn North Manchester, 714 Bond St

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gutkaski home, 305 W. Main St.

Home tour

half baths, sunroom/breakfast room, and modern state of the art kitchen. The basement will be upgraded in the near future to include a T.V. area and pool table or ping pong table.

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gutkaski home, 305 W. Main St.

This 1880 home was originally an early Gothic styled house into the present example of Colonial Revival structure.

This home’s historic name, “The Willis Home, is believed that William E. Willist, first postmaster, once lived here.

One of North Manchester’s prominent doctors, Dr. Zera M. Beaman took residence here. After a fire in 1924, Dr. Beaman enlarged and remodeled the home into a Colonial Revival.

Bill and Denise Leonhard, 1502 Heckathorn Drive

The house was originally built in 1967 by Alsonse and Arlene Heckl. The builder was Frantz Lumber Company. The house was built for him and his wife, their three children, and Arlene’s mother. It was said that Heckl would go out to the building site each day to inspect the work being done. If he found something that did not suit him, he instructed the builder to replace what he was not happy

with.

In 1970 the Heckl family moved out of the state. Just month later in November 1970, Bob and Robin Shepherd, along with their four children, purchased and moved into their new home.

In March 1999 their daughter Denise and Bill were married. Having a blended family of six children, this five bedroom house was better suited for their family. Bob and Robin discussed switching homes with Bill and Denise and in April 1999, Denise and Bill purchased what had been the house where she grew up. It was perfect for a family of eight. There have been several areas remodeled in the past few years, all of which have been done by Hahn Custom Services.

The Community Foundation, 220 E. Main St.

The Community Foundation of Wabash County is committed to providing leadership and service in realizing cherished values for Wabash County; independence, self-reliance, enterprise, prosperity, dignity of every

individual and equality of opportunity.

The Fox Home, 303 W. 2nd St.

The Fox family moved into 303 W. 2nd St. at the start of 2020.

Bethany and Joe are only the fifth owners of this unique time capsule home. Fox is a librarian working in Columbia City.

Mrs. Fox, a former scientist and medical writer, cares for their son, Calvin, and works to restore and preserve all of the home’s original details.

The beautiful Italianstyle villa was built in the early 1930s for Pete Belsito and Tessie Longo Belsito. Artisans from Europe were hired to detail the house and their handiwork can be seen in brickwork, custom plaster, and imported clay tiles.

The rounded arches typical of Romanesque revival architecture set this home apart from other historic homes in North Manchester.

Though the home was originally built for his sister, Louis “Louie” Longo and his wife Alexis “Lex” were the longest residents of

the home and operated Louie’s Candy Kitchen in North Manchester from 1934 - 2003.

The Thomas Marshall Home, 409 N. Market St. In 1854, Thomas Riley Marshall was born in North Manchester to Dr. Daniel and Martha (Patterson) Marshall. He became the Governor of Indiana from 19091913 and served two terms as Vice President of the United States from 1913 to 1921.

Thomas Marshall’s birth home was completely restored to its original condition and furnished by the North Manchester Historical Society through many donations and with the help of many volunteers. The home was originally built on Main Street and has been moved three times before reaching its current location on Market Street.

Tickets may be purchased with cash or check at the Manchester Alive office, Cottage Creations and Manchester Realty, or with credit cards at the Manchester Alive or at www.manchesteralive.org.

Bill and Denise Leonhard, 1502 Heckathorn Drive

The Community Foundation, 220 E. Main St.

The Fox Home, 303 W. 2nd St.

The Thomas Marshall Home, 409 N. Market St.

4 WHS athletes advance careers

3 county schools compete at Warsaw Invitational

The Manchester girls swim team lost two meets and placed fourth at the Warsaw Invitational while Wabash finished eight at Warsaw and lost to Tippecanoe Valley earlier in the week. Northfield’s Ella Hunter practices and competes alongside Wabash but represents her school. She placed in the top four in her two events at Warsaw.

Pioneer 91, Manchester 78 Manchester took first place in eight out of the 11 swimming events but Pioneer’s divers and depth

proved to be too much to overcome in a 91-78 loss to the Panthers Tuesday, Nov. 39.

Hannah Eberly, Josie Briner, and Rachel Garcia paced the Squires with two individual victories each. Eberly swam lifetime bests in winning the 200 and 100 freestyles.

Briner continued her strong start to the season with victories in the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke, and Rachel Garcia cruised to victories in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke.

Eberly and Garcia

teamed up with Noelle Walt and Evyn Fox to win the 200 medley relay.

Eberly, Garcia, Briner, and Sophie Anglin closed the meet with a win in the 400 freestyle relay. Walt swam a lifetime best in the 50 freestyle to finish a close second and teamed with Briner, Anglin, and Fox to take second in the 200 freestyle relay.

Maconaquah 124, Manchester 58

The Manchester girls swim team won six events and broke a school record in a loss to perennial TRC

power Maconaquah, Thursday, Dec. 1.

The 200 freestyle relay team of Rachel Garcia, Noelle Walt, Hannah Eberly, and Josie Briner took first and shattered the school record by over 1.5 seconds. The previous record, held by Abby Dils, Heidi Yoder, Sarah Gilbert, and Abbie Rinearson, stood since 1995.

Garcia, Eberly, Briner, and Sophie Anglin kicked off the meet with a first place finish in the 200 medley relay. Briner cruised to easy victories in the 200 IM and

100 butterfly and Garcia did the same to win the 50 and 100 freestyles.

Eberly had a strong night, capturing third in the 100 breaststroke.

The 400 freestyle relay team of Evyn Fox, Anglin, Miriam Struble-Hedstrom, and Adia Selleck closed out the meet with a third place finish.

Squires 4th at Warsaw

The Manchester girls swim team won five events and lowered a school record en route to a fourth-place finish at the Warsaw Swimming

Invitational, Saturday, Dec. 3.

Briner won two individual events, capturing first in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly, with season-best times. Garcia won the 50 freestyle with a seasonbest time and finished a close second in the 100 freestyle to the defending sectional champion from Warsaw.

The 200 medley relay team of Garcia, Eberly, Briner, and Walt opened the meet with a convincing victory. After breaking the 200 free relay record on Cont. on Pg. 23.

Seth Blossom recently signed a letter of intent to continue his swimming career at Ball State University. Participating in the signing were (front, from left) Josh Blossom, Seth Blossom, Melissa Blossom; Luke Blossom (back, from left), Floyd McWhirt, Tammy Ford. Photos provided

Ashlynn Cruz recently signed a letter of intent to continu her volleyball career at the University of Northwestern Ohio. Participating in the signing were (front, from left) Stacey Parrett, Ashlynn Cruz; Floyd McWhirt (back row, from left), Josh Kreiner, Chelse Montgomery, Ryan Cronin, Josh Blossom

Andrew Dillon recently signed a letter of intent to continue his baseball career at Bethel University. Participating in the signing were (front, from left) Bryan Dillon, Andrew Dillon, Michelle Dillon, Allison Dillon; Josh Blossom (back, from left), John Boynton, Kiel Boynton, Jack Holley, Floyd McWhirt

Jade Stumbo recently signed a letter of intent to continue her volleyball career at Central State University. Participating in the signing were (front, from left) Chelsie Montgomery, Jade Stumbo, Kent Montgomery; Floyd McWhirt (back, from left), Janika Stumbo, Jersey Montgomery, Josh Blossom

Squires capture county wrestling tourney

Finishing the day with a perfect 5-0 record, the Manchester wrestling team claimed the Wabash County Tournament as well as the 8-team invitational, Saturday, Dec. 3.

The Squires started the day with a 58-35 win over Wabash, followed by a 66-30 victory over Southwood, and battled for a tough 49-35 decision in the county roundrobin tournament to capture the title.

Manchester continued its winning ways with a 64-24 win over Southern Wells in the 8-team invitational and followed that up with a 66-18 drubbing of Union City.

The Squires boasted eight individual county champions in Rex Moore (106 pounds), Jordan Owens (120), Tallon Selleck (4-1), Jose

Cortez (145), Isaiah Burlingame (152), Jordan Ayres (160), Zach France (170), and Preston Duffy (195).

All of Manchester’s champions went 5-0 on the day except Selleck who won his title with a 4-1 record.

Northfield Northfield finished runner up to Manchester with a 4-1 team record.

Sophomore Kameron Pratt went 5-0 on the day for Northfield’s only individual champion.

Swimming

Thursday, the foursome teamed up again to take first-place and shave another second off the school record.

Wabash/Northfie ld

The Wabash girls swim team lost to Tippecanoe Valley, 84-56, Thursday, Dec. 1.

Abbi Hipskind led the Lady Apaches by winning two events, the 200 IM and the 50 free, while Abbie Boggs won the 100 back.

The 400 free relay team of Boggs, Kenzie Brown, Nonoka Higuera, and Hipskind also placed first.

Placing second for Wabash were Nonoka Higuera in the 200 free and the 500 free, Boggs in the 200 IM, and Brown in the 50 free and the 100 free.

Warsaw Invite

The Lady Apaches placed eighth at the Warsaw Invite Saturday, Dec. 3.

Boggs, Hipskind,

Freshmen Ella France, Korbin Haupert, and Luke Eviston were all undefeated on the day but did not earn individual championships.

Eviston and France both went 40 on the day, while finishing 4-1 were Isaac Stakeman, Trevor Shake, Layne Denton, Dylan Osborn, Turner Stephens, and Malachi Higgins, and Tayton Barlow went 3-2.

Brayden Rice and Turner Baden both went 2-3 and John

Cont. from Pg. 22

Higuera, and Inman placed seventh in the 200 relay and eight in the 200 medley relay. and Hyslop finished 20th.

In the 50 free, Boggs finished ninth, In the 100 free, Boggs was fifth, followed by Brown in 13th, and Inman 14th, and Higuera placed eighth in the 500 free.

Northfield’s Hunter placed second in the 50 free and fourth in the 100 breast.

Clark finished 2-2, while Phillips and Haupert were both 1-0.

Wabash

A small roster of Wabash wrestlers went 0-3 as a team county matchups but defeated South Bend Clay and Blackford, along with five Apaches winning the championships in their respective weight classes.

Going a perfect 50 on the day to win the individual titles for Wabash were Carter Booth (132), Isaiah Cavins (182), and Elias Cressell

(220).

Caden Carmichael (285) was a perfect 4-0 and Logan Osborn (106) finished 3-2 on the day.

Southwood

The Knights went 3-2 on the day at the Wabash County Tournament, defeating Wabash, 42-24, South Bend Clay, 42-18, and Blackford, 42-12, and dropped matches to Northfield, 706, and Manchester, 54-18.

Nolan Hiner won the 285 pound weight class with four wins on the day, while Brayden Folbrecht also picked up four wins.

Winning three matches were Brant Pattee, Mason Shenefield, Hayden Jones, Jamin Taylor, and Davin Danzy, while Keaton Fields picked up two wins, and Logan Hiner won one match.

County

3 county boys cage teams pick up wins

The Manchester boys basketball team won two non-conference matchups last week while Wabash and Northfield picked up a wins.

Manchester 80, Lakewood Park 54

The Manchester boys basketball team improved to 1-1 with a win over Lakewood Park 80-54 Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Gavin Betten led the Squires with 24 points and 12 rebounds while Tyler McLain scored a career high 22 points.

Manchester outscored Lakewood Park, 22-10, in the first quarter and 21-10 in the second quarter and held on for the win.

Tallon Torpy had a career high 14 points while Wyatt Prater added nine points, followed by Ethan Hendrix with five points, Kaleb Kline with three points, Caden Miller two points, and Trevor Heath with one point.

Manchester 57, Wawasee 55

The Squires had everything going their way early on in their home contest with Wawasee Friday, Dec. 2, but it took a game-winning drive from sophomore Gavin Betten with two seconds remaining on the clock to give Manchester a 57-55 victory.

The Warriors outscored the Squires 19-8 in the second quarter to cut the halftime lead to 28-26 the teams played evenly in the third and fourth quarters.

Tyler McLain led the Squires with 15 points, including three 3-pointers, while Betten scored 14 points with eight rebounds, two assists, and three steals, and sophomore Ethan Hendrix with 12 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.

Gavin Martin added nine points, three rebounds, and two assists, while Tallon Torpy finished out the balanced scoring with seven points and two rebounds.

Wabash 62, Delta 58

The Apaches raced out to an 18-8 firstquarter lead against visiting Delta Friday night, Dec. 2, and held off the Eagles in a 62-58 win.

Antonio Grant scored just one point on the night but hit a game-clinching free throw in the final seconds to secure the win.

Delta battled throughout, outscoring the Apaches 25-23 in the middle quarters and made it a one-possession game until Grant’s free throw.

Isaak Wright led the Apaches with 16 points and seven rebounds, followed by Trevor Daughtry with 14 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals, and Grant Ford with 12 points and three rebounds.

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Wrestling

Southwood

Kolton Wilson added nine points and three assists, Collin Price had eight points and four rebounds, with Kaden Vogel scoring two points and handing out three assists, and Grant scoring one points with three rebounds.

Northfield 48, South Adams 31

Eli Kroh scored 24 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Northfield boys basketball team to a 48-31 win over South Adams Wednesday night, Nov. 30.

Noah Burkhart scored 11 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, followed by Tyson Baer with four points, Carter Rogers with three points, and Easton Shaw, Ty Leming, and Joseph Delgado each with two points.

Wabash's Isaiah Cavins and Northfield's Turner Stephens battle in their match at the Wabash County Tournament match at the 182 pound weight class. Cavins went 5-0 on the day to claim the championship.

Photos by Eric Christiansen

Southwood's Nolan Hiner pins Manchester's Nick Cave on his way to a championship in the 285 weight class of the Wabash County Tournament.

Breakfast with Santa planned Saturday

Breakfast with Santa will be at LaFontaine Community Building on Saturday, Dec.10, from 7:30 to 10 a.m.

Santa arrives at 9 a.m. Bring canned goods or paper products for the Food Pantry at the LaFontaine United Methodist Church. Lions will be serving sausage gravy, biscuit, scramble eggs, sausage, pancakes, milk, juice and coffee. This a free will donation. With proceeds to go the LaFontaine United Methodist Church Food Panty.

TROYER MEMORIAL

LIBRARY We will have Story Hour the first Saturday at 10:30 a.m. We are hosting two Sock Gnome Crafts this month, one on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 3pm and Saturday Dec. 17, at 10 a.m.

The cost is $5 per person and you can reserve your spot ahead of time by calling, messaging, or stopping by. On Dec. 20 at 6 p.m., we will be hosting a “Gingerbread Christmas” for kids. It will include a gingerbread story, making paper gingerbread men, and eating gingerbread cookies! You do not have to sign up ahead of time for this event. Our monthly craft this year is a paper gingerbread house to decorate. Stop by during any of our open hours to do this. Our Holiday hours are as follows: closed Dec. 23-26 & Dec. 30-Jan.

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response time of emergency service is important since it is considered as the main aspect for the success of the prehospital care and therefore, for the survival of the victims. If they can’t find you, they can’t help you.

Reflective Address Signs can save lives. These signs highly visible day or night. Reflective on both sides. Fade and rust resistant and last for years. If you do not have one you should be sure a get one. Contact LaFontaine Liberty Vol. Fire Dept. 125 Wabash Av. P.O. Box 334 LaFontaine, IN 46940 or call 765981-4000. This would be a GREAT GIFT for someone who does not have one.

LAFONTAINE/ LIBERTY TWP. HISTORY CLUB met Thursday Nov. 17, 6 p.m. in the Troyer Memorial Library in LaFontaine. (This meeting was held the third Thursday due to Thanksgiving being on the fourth Thursday.

She gave many first hand accounts of growing up, and being very close to her grandmother whom shared and lived the history of the Miami.

In the 1600’s The Miamis owned all the land in Indiana and part of the surrounding states.

The first treaty was the Treaty of Greenville, in 1795.

The second treaty was in 1818 and was the Saint Mary-The Big Miami Reserve. 1830 was the Removal.

The Indians were to go west of the Mississippi and the colonist were to stay east of the Mississippi. In 1846 about half of the tribe went west and the rest stayed to be friends of the colonist. These five families stayed; Richardville, Mongosa, Godfroy, Bundy, and Meshingmesia.

Small Town Expo reported a great attendance. Everyone seemed to enjoy the day. There were many from away, that came back to visit their hometown and reunite with old friends.

Alec will ask T.J. Honeycutt if he will give a lesson at our next meeting on Jan. 26, 2023.

There will be no December meeting.

charge of the windows in February, with Vintage Valentine Cards.

Next, Jane, representing the Library Board presented John Sutton with a plaque for all the improvements’ he has donated to the library. This plaque will be displayed in the library.

Susie had good news. The books have been printed and are at the bindery in Indianapolis. She hopes to have them back to hand out the last week of November. She had 400 printed. She and Janet felt they would be able to get them out by delivery, mail, and pickups at their homes. Don and Linda will get the ones out that were ordered through them.

Fellowship and refreshments from Grandma Rita Guenin were enjoyed by all.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING what better way to honor veteran with a brick to recognized their service to this Great County. What you need for a brick or bricks to honor your family member or friend.

West Branson St. in LaFontaine. Come and see this wonderful tribute to our Veterans. Remember the veteran does not have to reside in the LaFontaine area.

ON MONDAY, JAN. 9, at 6 p.m. in LaFontaine Town Hall at the LaFontaine Town Council Meeting, Alex Downard from the Imagine One 85 initiative will present the final version of the countywide comprehensive plan to the council and will be available after the meeting to answer any questions or discuss the plan’s implementation further with anyone from the community. To view, download, or learn more about the Imagine One 85 plan you can visit imagineone85.org or by emailing Alex at alex@downarddevstrategies.com

by myself. Under the weight of uncertainty and the fear of what I had suspected might just be a true accusation, I showed up to the candlelight service. Families were there to celebrate; it was Christmas after all.

I found my usual spot at the front and as the first carols rang out, my tears began to fall. I felt like an imposter. I was a cloud of grief and darkness amidst a cheerful celebration.

despair. “Those who walk in darkness have seen a great light, on those living in spaces of deepest darkness a light has dawned.”Isaiah 9:2

LAFONTAINE/ LIBERTY FIRE DEPARTMENT are selling

Reflective Address Signs that go on your mailbox. These signs help firefighters, first responders, police, postal couriers, friends and family and more. The

Alec opened the meeting and ask Regina to introduce our speaker for the evening; Sarah Siders from Peru, is the private secretary of the United Nation of the Miami Indians. She gave a very interesting, educational program on the Miami Indians. It was so neat to listen to her as she is a Miami Indian.

The windows at the Parker Building decorated by the owners for the holidays. No definite plan at this time for January. Deb Finch will be in

Is you need Janene Wis $75 per brick, a name, rank, years of service and name of which branch of service they were in. Just call Jerry Wilson at 765-981-4928. These bricks are placed at the lovely Veterans Memorial at the LaFontaine Community Building on 105

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE The year my dad- who was a pastor at the time- was caught in his addiction, the Church leadership asked him and my mom to not attend the Christmas Eve service. The investigation was ongoing and they wanted him to step back while it happened. What they didn’t count on, I don’t think, was for me to show up at the service. I have a deep commitment to tradition so when my parents said we weren’t going to the service, I resolved to go

I felt guilty for dampening the time of rejoicing. As I sat, I found myself talking to Jesus. “I’m ruining your party,” I told him. It was his response in that moment that changed Christmas for me forever. He told me, Cassie I came to that manger as a baby not for those in celebration, but for those in mourning. I came for you. In this moment. Right here. For the first time in my relatively easy life, I was tasting heartache (and oh if only I knew how much more would come).

And it was there that Jesus showed me the heart of Christmas. Jesus stepped down to pursue the broken and the hurting and the lost. If this year broke you down. Isolated you. Left you grieving or fearful or hurt.

I want you to know that you don’t have to muster up cheer. You don’t have to feel like a downer in the midst of celebration. You can sit at the feet of a savior who came for you where you’re at right now. That’s how Immanuel works. It’s God with us in the dirt giving us hope in the face of

CONGRATULATIONS to SHS Science Teacher, Mrs. Reena Markstahler for completing the necessary graduate credits to become credentialed under the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for dual credit instructors through their STEM Teach Indiana program. OUR CONDOLENCES to the family and friends of Archie Sneed Jr. and Randy Wolfgang.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Shelia Schrameck, James Simpson, Mary Stair, Pat Guenin Dec. 8, Jerry Wilson, Todd Law, Rhett Robholz, Patricia Brane Dec. 9, Andy Kirk, Danielle Perlich Dec. 10, Beverly Kelley Dec. 11, D. J. Boyd Dec. 12, Josh Cortez Dec. 13, Meghan Brane Doyle, Ashton Steele Dec. 14, Janet Dailey Dec. 15.

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

CHRISTINE FLOHR

Hoover plays part in holiday season Red Hat ladies have November meeting

The year 1961 was when this gentleman graduated from Urbana High School. His name is Larry Hoover.

Larry was born on July 20, 1943 to Bervia and Mabel Hoover.

Together Bervia and Mabel had 11 children and Larry was next to the youngest. There were seven sisters and four boys. They grew up on a farm in Urbana. Their home only had one bathroom. I’m sure with this size of family everyone had to learn to govern the need to use the bathroom.

The Hoover family invented a bunch of cheap entertainment. Games like cow patty baseball, hide-n-seek in the barn, watermelon seed spitting contest. They even made home ice cream in the winter using ice from the creek and turning by hand.

Larry often tells stories of his high school basketball days and how the Urbana Speedkings won the county tourney in his senior year. You can check out some of the basketball trophies in the

Urbana Lion/Community building that are on display. Also, the Wabash Museum has the Urbana Speedking’s peddle car on display.

Larry has many other tall tales according to Janie. Larry was the only one out of 11 kids to attend college. He has his B.S. in Ag Econ and a Masters in Animal Science from Purdue.

Larry married Jane McCloud in 1966 and they now have three children, Kelly Schuler, Kristi Clark and Terrence Hoover.

Larry had worked for Quality Electric part time while attending Purdue. As time rolled on Larry purchased the company which he has now ran successfully for 52 years.

One of highlights for Larry is putting up the Christmas lights on the courthouse with the help of his grandkids.

Larry believes in hard work and doing it right the first time. His proudest accomplishments are his three kids and thirteen beautiful grandchildren Janie said. Larry is

also a member of the Urbana Lions Club and has been for several years. He has helped with several lion projects and helped in locating power problems at the Urbana Ballpark.

Larry is a very honest person and I’m glad to know him and to call him my friend. Thanks goes out to Janie Hoover for this article. I’m sure this will surprise Larry.

The Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on Nov. 30. They try to meet every Wednesday and have breakfast together and talk about what is happening. Those attending were Tom and Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Helen Dawes and Pat McNabney. Come on down and check them out. I’m sure they would be happy for you to join them.

Condolences to the family and friends of Stephen Anderson from the Urbana Lions Club and the Urbana Community.

Urbana

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If you know of a streetlight that has

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Michael Snell 260-774-3665 pinkynova71@ hotmail.com

an issue and is in need of repair, please call me at 260-774-3665. If I don’t answer leave a message giving the lights location and what is wrong. I will then have a work order made up to have the light repaired. Please allow 5 working days for repairs to take place.

ECHO Racing is coming around turn 3 and about to enter turn 4 in January of 2024. The races will start on January 14, 2024. Racing will be held at the Urbana Lion/Community building starting at 2 p.m. Mark your calendars for this event.

ECHO Racing is open to all youth 716 years of age and is totally FREE. This is sponsored by the Urbana Lions Club. Awards will be issued for first, second and third place in both A & B Classes.

Everyone is invited to come and see what ECHO Racing is about. Come on down and cheer for your favorite driver and have fun doing it.

Valley Rich Red Hat ladies met at Braves Breakfast and Grill at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 15 for lunch in Wabash. Jane Long gave the blessing before the luncheon. Also attending were Sherry Draper, Millie Ogden, Judy Word, Ruth Dyson, Hilda Speicher, Carolyn Everest and Pat McNabney.

The next meeting will be Dec. 20 at Eugenia’s with Patty Saussman hosting at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is to bring a wrapped white elephant gift.

THE ROANN HERITAGE Group wants to thank everyone who attended and supported the vendors at the Winter Market Craft Show on Dec. 3. It was a huge success with a large turnout. The tree lighting was at 5:30 p.m. and Santa visited with all the children, big and small. Christmas carolers were singing and hot chocolate and cookies were served to everyone.

DALE NORMAN will be spending the winter month in Warsaw. He would love to hear from all of us. Calls, cards, or visits would sure be appreciated. His address is: Lake City Place, 425 Chinworth Court, Room 132, Warsaw, IN 46580.

LIFE CENTER has been super busy in the Mommy and Me Boutique. Their wish list has grown. They need baby shampoo, soap, lotion, diaper rash cream, baby wipes, diapers size 5 & 6, Pull-Ups 2T/3T & 4T/5T, and sippy cups. Clothing needed is: Girls pajamas 18 months and 2T; Girls clothing 18 months, 2T and 5T; Boys pajamas 18 months, 2T, 3T, and

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

Ann Meyer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

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5T; Boys clothing 2T, 3T, and 5T. You may drop off donations during business hours or place items in their blessing box in the back parking lot. Stop in and see them at 489 Bond Street in Wabash. They are open Monday – 1-6 p.m.; Wednesday – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Friday – 1-4 p.m.

PASTOR BALMER of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for Dec. 11 will be from Matthew 1:18-25 titled “Joseph”. This will be Noisy Bucket Sunday for the Children’s missions. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9 am. Dec. 11 will be the churches’ Christmas party, right after the worship service. A light brunch will be serviced. The church is planning a Christmas Eve program.

PLEASE CONTINUE praying for: Russell Quillen, Jeff Krom, Coy Eads, Ken Musselman, Robin Stanton, Tiffany Howard, Rob Mace and our country.

HOW DID ROANN get its name: As folklore goes, a short time after the Town of Roann was planned and surveyed, a young lady, Ann Beckner, was crossing the Eel River in a small boat near the location of the new town to join a group of people on the opposite side. Winds of an approaching storm carried her boat from its course, causing considerable alarm to those waiting for her on the shore. Someone in the group shouted to the distressed maiden, “Row Ann, Row Ann”, and it occurred to someone present that the new town might be called Roann.

In a couple weeks, I will have the credited true story of how our little town got its name according to the late Ann Beckner Brower.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Dec. 10 –Mr. & Mrs. Keith Ford; Dec. 13 – Mr. & Mrs. Cory Hawkins.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 7 – Holly Kendall; Dec. 9 – Jennifer Vigar; Dec. 10 –Jaden Baer; Dec. 11 – Jessica Houlihan, Marissa Kirk, and Philip Draper; Dec. 12 – Grace Krom and Chip Van Buskirk; Dec. 13 –Andrew Hawkins, Bruce Shaw and Steve Foust.

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH) ESTATE NO.85C01-2211-ES-000103

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Notice is hereby given that TIMOTHY J. NICCUM was on the 14th day of November, 2022, appointed as Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF RICHARD K. NICCUM, deceased, who died on the 20th day of August, 2022. The estate will be administered with Court Supervision.

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 decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

DATED AT WABASH, INDIANA, THIS 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2022.

Lori J. Draper CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA

Cady Wilson Attorney (37599-06) 265 W. Water Stree tBerne, IN. 46711 260-589-233811/30, 12/7/22

Larry Hoover (background) watches as family members help Quality Electric staff members string the Christmas lights atop the Wabash County Courthouse. The Paper file photo

Remember Pearl Harbor 81 years later

Dec. 7 is recognized as Pearl Harbor

Remembrance Day.

On the direction of the President, the flag of the United States of America should be flown at half-staff to honor those who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor.

On Sunday morning, Dec. 7, 1941, the American Army and Navy base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was attacked by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The attack came as a surprise to the American Army and Navy and lead to great losses of life and equipment, with 2,403 American citizens killed and more than 1,000 injured. The attack sank four U.S. Navy battleships an d damaged four

others. It also damaged three cruisers, three destroyers, and one minelayer.

Aircraft losses were 188 destroyed and 159 damaged.

The Americans also lost a large proportion of their battle ships and nearly 200 aircraft that were stationed in the Pacific region. More than 60 Japanese servicemen were killed, injured, or captured. The Japanese Navy also lost five midget

submarines and 29 aircraft.

The day after the attack, the United States declared war on Japan and so entered World War II. President Franklin Roosevelt in a speech to Congress stated that the bombing of Pearl Harbor was a “date which will live in infamy.”

Shortly afterwards, Germany also declared war on the United States. In the months that followed the attack, the slogan “Remember Pearl Harbor” swept the United States and radio stations repeatedly played a song of the same name.

In 1990, leading up to the 50th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Congress established

the Pearl Harbor Commemorative Medal. This is also known as the Pearl Harbor Survivor’s medal and was awarded to anyone who was in the U.S. Armed Forces and who was present in Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941, and participated in combat operations that day against the attack. The medal was also awarded to civilians who were killed or injured in the attack. A few years later, Congress amended the law to allow any person who was present in Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941, and was involved in combat operations against Japanese military forces attacking Hawaii, to receive the award. In both instances, there was a limited time

period to apply for the award, and it is no longer issued.

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. 11 is “What If the Grinch Really DID Steal Christmas?” based on Matthew 2:1-15. On Sunday, there is also a board meeting and Quarterly Offering. The Men’s Group Christmas Party will be Monday, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m., at Wings, Etc., 1439 N. Cass St., Wabash.

A Grief Support group meets at the Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St, Wabash, every Monday at 3:30 p.m.

You are welcome to join them. If you have questions, contact Donna Wendt, 260-782-2160.

The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday. Dan Snyder is the speaker for Dec. 11.

The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church is open Saturday, Dec. 17, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639.

Lagro United Methodist Church

invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 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.

Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church meets on Wednesdays (on days MSDWC is in session from Sept. through the end of March) from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Activities include: Bible lesson, singing, game time in the gym, Cont. on Pg. 27.

Center for History to host Market @ the Museum

The North Manchester Center for History will host the third annual Market @ the Museum. The Market runs through Dec. 10. Shoppers have an opportunity to see local artists and vendors displaying their wares within the museum’s exhibit area.

A wide variety of items including jewelry, pottery, sculpture, fine art, locally sourced honey / beeswax products and much more, will be available. Purchases not only support local artisans but a portion of all sales go to the operation of the museum. The Center for History

has 10,000 square feet of exhibits that give visitors a glimpse into the stories and history of North Manchester and the surrounding community. The museum is open Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. –2 p.m. Visit www.northmanchestercenter-

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and supper.

Northfield Key Club and Student Council are sponsoring a food drive from now until Dec. 16. All food will be donated to FISH, which is an organization that gives food to those in need.

Upcoming events for Northfield Junior/Senior High School: Dec. 7 – Choir Concert in Auditorium (Candlelight) at 6:30 PM; BBB; GBB; 7/8 BBB & GBB; 5 BBB at Maconaquah HS. Dec. 8 – 10 Gr

touring Heartland Career Center; 7/8 GBB; BBB; GBB; Basketball (6th BBB & 7/8 Boys) at Maconaquah HS; Wrestling (V/JV) –Maconaquah HS; Basketball (Frosh Boys) at Huntington North. Dec. 9 – 7/8 GBB & BBB; BBB; CANCELED –Basketball (JV Girls) – Southwood; Basketball (V Girls) – Southwood.

Dec. 10 – Cheer Practice; Cheer Camp; GBB; BBB; Wrestling (V/JV Girls) at Lebanon; Wrestling (V/JV) at Northridge HS; Basketball (Frosh,

forhistory.org for more information about our programs, exhibits and how to become a member.

N.M. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS CANTATA: The North Manchester United Methodist Church will be hosting the free Christmas Cantata “Forever God Is With Us” on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 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. The event will feature vocalists and instrumentalist from the community and Manchester University. Join us for Christmas treats in the Fellowship Hall following the cantata. North Manchester United Methodist Church is handicapped-accessible, with parking in the rear of the church and East Second Street parking lot.

MFOC THRIFT SHOP: MFOC

Thrift Shop is located at 410 N. Market St., North

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There are people in our community who are in need of our prayers at this time. Their names remain on our lips and their concerns linger in our hearts. Let us not forget to personally be a presence in their lives, to offer hope and help. Their names need not be mentioned; God knows them by name.

Our condolences to the family and friends of Stephen Anderson, Everett Slagle, and Judith Worrel. Lagro Happy

Birthday: Dec. 8 –Brittany Poe; Dec. 10 – Brad Frieden and Briona Strickler; Dec. 11 –TJ Funfsinn; Dec. 14 – Abigail Funfsinn. And a late Happy Birthday to Dan Snyder, whose birthday was Dec. 2.

Manchester. Thrift Shop hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Donations only during business hours. Use back door for all donations. We do not accept large appliances, furniture, televisions, or computers. Call 260-982-4592 if you have any questions. Leave a message and someone will get back with you.

FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front St., North Manchester.

THURSDAY’S

CHILD: Do you have a newborn? Thursday’s Child has a lovely gift bag of useful items for you and your child! We recently changed our inventory to newborn through 4T (some 5T). Diapers, wipes, jackets and other necessities for little ones are also in stock. Thursday’s Child is open from 1-4 p.m. on

Thursday in the same building as the Thrift Shop (410 N. Market St).

DRIVE THRU FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is at 113 W. Main St.

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