The Paper of Wabash County -- Dec. 8, 2021 by The Paper of Wabash County

www.thepaperofwabash.com LOCAL POSTAL

PO Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992 (260) 563-8326

PATRON

We will be closed Christmas Eve, December 24 and New Years Eve, December 31. Deadlines for the December 22 Issue Editorial Deadline: Thursday, December 16 at 5:00PM Advertisement Deadline: Wednesday, December 15 at 5:00PM

Deadlines for the December 29 Issue Editorial AND Advertising Deadlines: Wednesday, December 22 at 5:00PM

December 8, 2021

Naomi Watson Sharp Creek Elem 6th grade

Proudly Serving Wabash County Since 1977

Liam Aiken Metro North Elem Kindergarten

Izee Keaffaber Manchester Intermediate 5th grade

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID WABASH, IN PERMIT NO. 233

Vol. 44, No. 39

Bryn Mealy Southwood Jr Sr High 11th grade

Helping to feed the children Christmas card sale to benefit local Blessings in a Backpack program By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Kayla Main Heartland Career Center 12th grade

For the second 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 officials said they have seen an increase in need this year. Blessings is serving an average of 623 students in eight local schools – Metro North, Sharp Creek, O.J. Neighbours, L.H. Carpenter, Wabash Middle School, Southwood Elementary, Emmanuel Christian and St. Bernard Catholic

School. Last year, the program helped 585, according to Megan Henderson, director of the Wabash Blessings program. “So we are serving almost 40 more,” she said. Blessings provides non-perishable food to school children to help them have a balanced meal on weekends, when they are not in school. 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 2022 calendars featuring the banner contest winner’s works. The calendars are $2 each. Proceeds also will go to help Blessings in a Backpack. To place an order for cards, call The Paper of Wabash County at 260-563-8326. The calendars may be picked up at The Paper’s office, 606 State Road 13 North, Wabash.

Jayla Gill Sharp Creek Elem 5th grade

Imogen Jackson Southwood Elem 2nd grade

Emma Adams Southwood Jr Sr High 10th grade

Abegail Naranjo Northfield Jr Sr High 12th grade

Baleigh Black Southwood Jr Sr High 10th grade

FREE

Published Weekly, Read Daily

FREE

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021

Voted “Best Garage Door Company in Wabash County” in The Paper of Wabash County 2020 Readers Choice

Covid-related mass retirements create job opening glut By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com An exponential shift in the feast or famine world of the U.S. job market has job seekers being more selective than ever and employers scratching their heads on how to fill their open positions. “Currently, there are a large number of job openings,” said Kevin J. Mumford, an associate professor of economics with Purdue University. “In fact, the ratio of job openings to job hires is at the highest level since the Labor Department began measuring job openings.” The Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc with the economy in early 2020, causing massive shutdowns and setting the both federal and state governments back on their heels. But, since that time, when Wabash’s unemployment rate shot up dramatically, the pendulum has swung back in the other direction with a vengeance, workers a hankering for the greener grass. “The number of employees quitting each month is also at the highest level ever observed, which I take as indicating that workers feel very confident in their ability to find good jobs,” said Mumford. The national unemployment rate for October was listed as 4.6 percent, with Indiana at 2.5 percent. Even lower is Wabash County at 2.2 percent. In the past

year, 256 unemployed workers have found jobs, causing a 1.8 percent shift in the county’s jobless rate. Causes and effects Experts in economics and the labor market point to several reasons why companies can’t fill all their available slots. In addition, the current economic climate in the labor force has created some interesting by products. Cause — A pesky virus The discovery of Covid-19 at the end of 2019 in China barely made a dent in the U.S. news cycle. But within a few months, the effects of the rapidly-spreading virus were felt throughout the country. As a result, businesses closed doors from coast to coast and jobless rates skyrocketed. According to Rick Farrant, director of communications for Northeast Indiana Works, the highwater mark for joblessness in the county came at the height of the pandemic. “Wabash County’s unemployment rate in April, 2020, when the pandemic’s initial blow to the workforce hit, was 15.7 percent,” he said. What followed was a mass exodus by many in the job market, aided in some cases by the reaction the federal government took in the name of helping its citizens. “Since the start of the pandemic, the civilian labor force is about 4.5

million workers fewer than where we would have predicted it to be today, had there been no pandemic,” said Mumford. “About half of the reduction in the labor force is due to unexpected retirements and it

seems unlikely that these recently retired workers will rejoin the labor market.” Experts say that, fueled by government assistance, many would-be employees finally threw in the towel. “Current labor

market conditions have two pretty clearly apparent parts,” said Michael J. Hicks, Ph.D., a professor at the Center for Business and Economic Research in Ball State University’s Miller College of

Business. “The first is that the pandemic and fiscal stimulus have left American households with enormous savings. Personal savings rates spiked during the pandemic, as families spent less on vacations,

restaurants, travel and tourism. At the same time, most families received stimulus payments. The past few months have seen the pent-up demand for services and goods hitting stores and Continued on Page 4

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021

www.thepaperofwabash.com

New e-cigarettes cause concern among educators By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com A local antitobacco organization is spreading the word on a new wrinkle in the electronic nicotine industry. Since the issue involves minors, local school officials are just as concerned. According to a press release from Dan Gray, executive director of the Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition, manufacturers of electronic cigarettes may have found a work around to recent government regulations aimed at preventing them from marketing to minors. “If anyone thought the new

flavored e-cigarette regulations were going

to solve the youth vaping epidemic, they haven’t heard of Puff Bars,” said Gray in a news release. Gray said the federal government banned the practice of enticing new ecigarette, or “vape,” customers by using a variety of flavors — a strategy that opponents assert is a blatant attempt at targeting America’s youth. Gray said Puff Bars get around these regulations. “That’s because

they are disposable,” said Gray. “(It’s) one of the many exemptions and loopholes in the new policy, which only restricts flavors for closed-system e-liquid cartridges, like JUUL and its pods, and does not apply to refillable cartridges or disposable products. Tobacco companies have long marketed flavored products to appeal to youth. Puff Bars emphasize flavors with bright colored packaging and use descriptive names.” The marketing strategy is not being applauded by some local educators. “The e-cigarette industry should be ashamed of themselves for continuing to skirt the law to entice our youth through advertising their product for financial gain,” said Metropolitan School District of Wabash County Superintendent Mike Keaffaber. “According to the Surgeon General’s website,” said Keaffaber, “‘e-cigarettes are a $2.5 billion business in the United States. As of 2014, the e-cigarette industry spent $125

million a year to advertise their products and used many of the techniques that made traditional cigarettes such a popular consumer product.’” Gray said Puff Bars mimic the popular JUUL, and its many copycat e-cigarette devices, but said the new product is designed for one-time use. “They come in many youth-appealing flavors, including Orange, Mango,

Blueberry Ice, Banana Ice, Cool Mint, Watermelon, Peach Ice, Grape, Mango, Strawberry, S t r a w b e r r y Banana, Passion Fruit, and Menthol,” he noted in the release. He said Puff Bars are not subject to the new federal policy regulating flavored e-cigarettes. Keaffaber said there is no shortage of dangers related to vaping, citing an incident in the past week where three

staff members of a Tennessee high school were treated with Narcan and taken to a local hospital after being exposed to fentanyl through a student’s vape pen. “They are not safe,” said Keaffaber. “We trust that our community will also help our youth and young adults learn about these danContinued on Page 7

THIS SALE IS GOOD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11

COO ked jumB COOked jumBO O S HrimP SHr SHrimP i mP ( 2 lb. lb . bag) b agg ba $29.90/bag

r Aw jumB rAw jumBO O S HrimP SHr SHrimP i mP ( 2 lb. lb . bag) b agg ba $26.90/lb.

P re-COOked Pre Pre-COOked - C OO ked P rime Pr Prime i me riB riB $19.90/lb.

BO Ne - i N Turkey BONe-iN T ur key Br eAST BreAST $3.29/lb. Our Meat is Cut Fresh Ground Fresh Here Everyday. No Additives, Binders or Preservatives!

CA P ON S CAPONS $

5.99/lb.

SMOKED M E AT S

✓ Drumsticks ✓ Ribs ✓ Wings ✓ Leg Quarters ✓ Half Chickens

Give a Gift Box for that Hard to Buy for Person on your List! Pre-Order your Christmas Hams Today! Pork:

Gift Boxes

Holiday Hams

Smoked Pork Chops 6-8oz/box..................$23.90 Center Cut Pork Chops 6-8oz/box ................$14.90 Boneless Pork Chops 6-8oz/box ..............$14.90

Steak: Filet Mignon 6-6oz/box ....................$80.00 Ribeye Steaks 6-10oz/box ............ $100.00 T-Bone Steaks 6-12oz/box .............. $80.00 New York Strips 6-8oz/box ............ $55.00 Boneless Sirloin Steaks 6-12oz ............ $65.00

Old Fashion Bone-In Ham 18-22 lb ............$3.99 lb Old Fashion Bone-In Ham 14-17 lb ..........$4.79 lb Old Fashion Boneless Ham 12-15 lb ........$5.49 lb Boneless Ham 11-13 lb ........................$5.59 lb Medallion Boneless Ham 11-13 lb ..........$4.19 lb Boneless Ham 7-9 lb ..........................$3.99 lb ½ Spiral Ham 7-9 lb ............................$3.99 lb Whole Spiral Ham 15-17 lb....................$3.89 lb Frick’s Bone-In Ham 18-20 lb ................$3.59 lb Boars Head Applewood Smoked Spiral Ham 3lb..$9.89 lb Proudly Featuring

Hours: Tue-Fri 9a-6p, Sat 9a-3p

PREMIUM DELI MEATS & CHEESES

We accept Cash, Checks, Debit, Credit & EBT

1333 N. St. Rd. 13 • W 1333 Wabash, abash, IN 46992 • 260-563-6700 WWW.POOLESMEATMARKET.COM

Serving Wabash County, Indiana The largest circulation publication in Wabash County

606 State Road 13 North • P.O. Box 603 • Wabash, IN 46992 Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday Web Address: www.thepaperofwabash.com

Staff Publisher Commercial Printing Editor Accounting Advertising Director Prepress & Production Creative Operations Manager

Don L. Hurd Sam Frieden Joe Slacian Toni Bulington Arlene Long Jeff Coleman Ann Tysinger

president@hoosiermediagroup.com sfrieden@thepaperofwabash.com jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com accounting@thepaperofwabash.com along@thepaperofwabash.com jcoleman@thepaperofwabash.com ann@thepaperofwabash.com

Deadlines Display Advertising Display Advertising requiring proofs Classified Advertising/cancellations Display Advertising copy changes/cancellation

Friday @ 5:00 p.m. Thursday @ 5:00 p.m. Friday @ 5:00 p.m. Friday @ 4:00 p.m.

Production Ads and text may be emailed in PDF format to ads@thepaperofwabash.com or directly to your sales rep above. If you have any questions please call for detailed information. All submitted CDs, DVDs or photos need to be picked up 30 days after print, any left after 30 days will be discarded. The Paper reserves the right to refuse for publication any advertising that is considered offensive, misleading, or detrimental to the public, the newspaper or another advertiser and to edit advertising at its discretion.

Current Wabash County Circulation 16,225

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

Job openings restaurants with high demand.” Timothy N. Bond, an associate professor at Purdue University described the effect the stimulus payments had on the economy. “I think we are starting to see signs of an over hot economy, and inflation and labor shortages are what is expected during such an environment,” he said. “This is likely a consequence of the record amount of fiscal stimulus provided during the pandemic. For example, throughout the summer, there were more workers employed in hospitality than during the same period in 2019, and yet they are still unable to find workers to fill all of their vacancies.” Aaron Holley, vice president of human resources at Beacon Credit Union and Chapter President of North Central Indiana Society for Human Resource Management, said some citizens who could be job candidates have been given options not available before 2020. “We are also seeing more workers opting to retire early, or holding out longer to return to work (when they can financially) as some effects of the pandemic continue to loom,” Holley said in an email. “I do believe a market correction is on the horizon, as federal support winds down and workers feel safer to reenter the job market. As employers, we need to be ready.” Tom Lehman, PhD, a professor of economics at Indiana Wesleyan University said the maelstrom caused by Covid-19 caused millions of members of an entire generation to call it quits for good. “The data show

that the pandemic has accelerated the rate of earlier baby-boomer retirements,” Lehman said. “I think when we look back on this period and the number of Baby Boomers who did this, we’re going to be blown away.” Effect — Employees In the driver’s seat In the aftermath of the shutdowns due to the pandemic, businesses started ramping up again and workers returned to the fold. But it wasn’t long before the law of supply and demand favored the employee. “There is a lot of pent-up demand by firms and households,” Lehman said. “What we are observing is that firms are being forced to offer higher wages, larger

December 8, 2021

...continued from Page 2 salaries, and more attractive earnings options to incentivize and attract workers in many markets where labor demand exceeds labor supply.” Farrant said his organization has “noticed employers in northeast Indiana making significant gains in raising wages during the worker shortage. “My anticipation is that at some point, these wage increases will begin showing up in definitive data. Moreover, employers are pulling out all the stops with other incentives, such as flexible work schedules, four-day work weeks, increased shift premiums, sign-on bonuses, eligibility for health benefits earlier in a person’s employment, child

care reimbursements, and referral programs. One company is even promoting onsite massages. It remains to be seen if any of these measures will make a significant dent in the worker shortage, but it certainly is a job seekers market.” One such employer, Parkview Health, is being proactive. “Parkview Health includes 10 hospitals and an extensive network of primary care and specialty care physicians,” said Dena Jacquay. chief administrative officer. “With more than 13,000 coworkers, Parkview Health is the largest employer in the region. Approximately 350 of our co-workers work in Wabash County.”

Jacquey said it is her company’s aim to put their employees first. “Our co-workers are our most valuable resource,” she said. “Like employers across the country, we are experiencing a highlycompetitive job market and implementing multiple strategies to attract talent, for both clinical and nonclinical roles. In

order to stay competitive, we have adjusted the pay ranges for all positions and increased our minimum hourly rate. We’ve also enhanced our sign-on bonuses for market-sensitive positions, especially nursing. Many of our candidates come from co-worker referrals, so we have enhanced our internal co-worker referral bonus pro-

gram, as well. Outside of compensation, we are offering more remote work opportunities and flexible scheduling for positions that can’t be remote.” Holley also acknowledged the shifting tide in the labor force. “As the current job market continues to become more employee-centric, I Continued on Page 5

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021

Job openings believe we are seeing some interesting factors shape the hiring climate, or lack therefore. Workers are now able to be more selective in the type of work they will consider, with general flexibility and work/life balance rising to the top of the priority list. “As employers, we have to continue to work creatively to attract and retain talent. It starts by listening to our current people, and creating and sustaining

work environments that draw people in. In addition, we need to evaluate our current pay and benefit structures – are we competitive?” For Jeremy York, a human resources consultant with InvigorateHR,” experts have found a label for the gargantuan influx of retirees transitioning from the assembly line to the golf courses, fishing streams and bingo boards. “What we’ve been experiencing is a result of the Great

www.thepaperofwabash.com

...continued from Page 4 Resignation, where four million people quit their jobs in July, 2021,” said York. “This was mainly related to how employees felt about their jobs, work conditions, and employer requirements.” York said the four most common reasons were: • A backlog of workers who wanted to quit prior to the pandemic, but held on and finally had enough. • Employees who were burned out, especially those in service and health-

care industries. • Employees who experienced what York referred to as “Job-Pandemic Epiphanies” that resulted in major shifts in their own identity or life purpose, which ultimately lead them to new careers or entrepreneurship. • Employees who wanted more job flexibility and did not want to return to the office fulltime after working remotely for an extended period of time. “While this is

called the Great Resignation from the employer’s viewpoint, employees term it as the Great Reckoning, where they are demanding more from their employers related to work/life balance,” said York. “Employees want to be seen as people and not machines, and have their employers recognize that their families, personal lives, personal goals, human experiences, etc. are just as important as work.”

Wabash County

Winter

Banner Winner 2022 CALENDARS are now available! only

0 00 0 each

Proceeds Pr Proceeds oceeds benefit

Calendars available at

606 State Road 13 North • P.O. Box 603 Wabash, IN 46992 Phone 260-563-8326 • Fax 260-563-2863 www.thepaperofwabash.com

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

Wabash Elks donate toys: The Wabash Elks Lodge No. 471 donated $1,000 worth of new toys to the U.S. Marines' Toys for Tots campaign. Showing off the toys are (from left) LCpl. Garrett Gangloff, Sgt. Johnathon Landis and Wabash Exalted Ruler Cathy Walters. Photo provided

December 8, 2021

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021

E-cigarettes gers.” Jeff Galley, assistant principal at Wabash High School, described his facility’s uphill battle with the issue. “Currently at Wabash High School, we have not encountered ‘Puff Bars’ specifically, but are in a constant battle against teen vaping and the small disposable style of vapes,” Galley said. “These disposable style vapes are now the go-to choice of just about anyone under the legal smoking age. They require minimal amounts of charging, are extremely small and easily hidden, and contain the same, sometimes more, amount of nicotine as a pack of regulated ciga-

rettes. Their price range also makes them desirable. Most often they are obtained by having an older, legal, sibling or friend purchase them or they are stolen from a family member.” Galley said the problem is ubiquitous and underscores the sometimes impulsive nature of decisionmaking in many youths. “Teen vaping is an epidemic, not just here but across the county, state and country as a whole,” he said in an email. “I can’t attest for other schools in the area, but for us, more students are getting in trouble for vaping than any other offense right now. To help combat this problem, Wabash High

Salamonie to host succulant plant workshop Brighten your home or a friend’s with a succulent plant this winter. The Winter Doesn’t Have to Succ Workshop will be held Dec. 11 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Salamonie Lake’s interpretive / nature center. During this workshop, participants will design a container plant miniature garden to bring nature inside. Cost is $25 per person payable day of event; $5 dis-

count for multiple people. All materials provided. Advanced registration is required, 260-468-2127. Limited space available. Suggested age is 7 and above, those under 18 with accompanying adult. The Salamonie Interpretive Center (https://on.IN.gov/ salamonielake) is located at Salamonie Lake, 3691 New Holland Rd., Andrews, IN 46702.

www.thepaperofwabash.com

...continued from Page 3 School has been working closely with the Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition, Wabash County Court Services, the Bowen Center and Wabash Police Department and even the other schools in the county.

“Through open communication and collaboration with these community partners, we are striving to educate our students on the dangers involved with vaping. Short and longterm lung effects have already been documented in

medical research. Add to that the associated heart risks, ingestion of addiction-causing chemicals, and the many side effects (coughing, dry mouth and throat, shortness of breath, mouth and throat irritation, headaches) and it is

no secret vaping can set a young teenager down a destructive health path. “If we can get students to understand the dangers associated with vaping and not be concerned with simply how cool they look or want-

ing to be like an adult way before they’re mentally mature enough, perhaps then we can properly prepare them to make an educated decision on whether to vape or not when confronted with the issue.”

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

Michael Wilson, 69

Kim Clark

U.S. Army veteran

Former Wabash businessman

Jan. 24, 1952 – Nov. 28, 2021

Michael “Mike” Lee Wilson, 69, of Wabash, passed away at 9:19 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Jan. 24, 1952, in Middleburg, Ohio. He was the son of the late Eugene and E v a d n e (Musser) Wilson. Mike walked many paths in his life. He was a United States Army veteran during Vietnam, a deputy sheriff for Lincoln County, Tenn., a police officer and undercover investigator in Alabama, Chief of a volunteer fire department in Alabama, and hog farmer and dairy farmer in multiple states. He continually volunteered with 4H and other youth and religious organizations. He found his true passion for life in child youth services working at White’s Residential youth facility and being a foster parent. Along the years, Mike impacted so many countless lives with all his selfless acts. In his free time, Mike loved cooking, gardening, drinking coffee, trying new beers, and then drinking even more coffee. He also enjoyed traveling to see his son. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Terry Wilson; children, Heather (Owen) Wolfe, Nate (Sabrina) Wilson, Shiloh (Ethan) Cating, Mariah (Phil) Peterson, Cera (Wes) Covey; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sisters Pat (Larry) Mainey and Peg (Chuck) Green. Funeral Services were Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Church of Christ at Treaty, 6793 S. 50 E., Wabash, with Pastor Ryan Weaver officiating. Visitation was Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, and one hour prior to the funeral service Saturday, at the church. Preferred memorials are to Whites Residential and Family Services, Spiritual Life Self Program, 5233 S. 50 E., Wabash, Indiana 46992. McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with Michael Wilson’s final arrangements.

March 28, 1951 – Nov. 25, 2021 Kim Charles Clark, 70, went to be with his Lord on Nov. 25, 2021 at his home in Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth LaMoine Clark and mother Esther Juanita Malott. He is survived by his wife Margie (Magner) Clark, his son Ian, and daughter Lindsay (Frank Nguyenloc), and his three grandchildren Olivia, Max, and William Clark. Kim’s celebration of life will take place at Flanner Buchanan - Carmel, on Dec. 17 from 4-7 pm. His memorial service will be held at Church at the Crossing on 9111 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis on Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, we know Kim would value the impact of donations to The Honeywell Foundation, 275 W. Market St., Wabash, IN 46992.

Dennis Jessee, 80 U.S. Marine veteran Jan. 24, 1941 – Dec. 2, 2021 Dennis Vance Jessee, 80, of Wabash, died at 5:54 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at his home. He was born Jan. 24, 1941, in Harlan, Ky, to William and Almyra (Fields) Jessee. Dennis worked and retired from GDX/General Tire in Wabash. He was a U.S. Marine. Dennis was a charter member of Parents without Partners, and a member of the Erie Street Free Will Baptist Church. He lived a private life. He enjoyed eating out at the Asian Buffet, doing yard work, attending the Parents without Partners dances, shopping at the second hand store, and spending time with his fiance watching old movies. He was the “Santa Claus” in the ‘70s and 80s for Santa’s Workshop in Wabash. Dennis also volunteered at the Dallas Winchester Senior Center and loved serving the community. He is survived by his fiance, Jennifer DeTurk of Wabash; two children, Jamie (Nancy) Jessee and Denise Jessee, both of Wabash; five grandchildren; and his sister, Bonnie. He was preceded in death by his parents three brothers, Floyd, Carl, and James Jessee, and sister, Edith. Funeral services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Rev. Charles Sluss officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 1-2 pm Tuesday, at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for Dennis may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

NM man convicted of drug charges A North Manchester man was convicted Dec. 1 on a drug charge and is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 20. The man, Roy L. Skeens, 37, was found guilty in Wabash Circuit Court of possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony and being an habitual offender. The ruling came following a

two-day trial. According to the Wabash County Prosecutor’s Office, Skeens was arrested May 9 during a traffic stop by the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department on State Road 114 near North Manchester. Police reported finding methamphetamine during the stop.

December 8, 2021

Jay A. Fetters, 72 Enjoyed selling produce June 11, 1949 – Dec. 1, 2021 Jay A. Fetters, 72, North Manchester, passed away Dec. 1, 2021 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. On June 11, 1949, Jay was born to Lee Roy and Eunice Irene (Riffell) Fetters in Greenville, Ohio. Jay graduated from Pleasant Hill High School and went on to study Horticulture at Manchester College for his alternative service. While in college, he worked at the college greenhouse. On June 2, 1973, he was baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church in North Manchester. For over 40 years he worked as a carpenter, but his passion was growing produce to sell at local farmer’s markets. Jay was a soft-spoken, kind hearted, and hard worker. On March 30, 1974 Jay married Leona Nell Filbrun. She passed away on Jan. 10, 2021. Recently, Jay was engaged to Alice (Jamison) Metzger and they were to be wed Jan. 1, 2022. The memory of Jay A. Fetters will be forever cherished by his fiancé, Alice (Jamison) Metzger; sons, Gabriel “Gabe” (Allicia) Fetters and Benjamin “Ben” Fetters, both of North Manchester; brothers, Bruce (Carol) Fetters, Ohio, and Dwight (Brenda) Fetters, Utah; sister, Judy Bays, California; grandchildren, Trevor McIntosh, Kaylee Fetters, Vincent Fetters and one great-grandson on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Roy and Eunice Fetters; one brother, Charles Fetters and one sister, Cheri Wagner. Visitation was Monday, Dec. 6, 2021at the North Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Church, 12546 North State Road 13, North Manchester. Funeral services were Tuesday at the North Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Church and the Home Brethren will officiate. Burial will be held at the North Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, North Manchester. The family has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Betty L. Gall, 68 Former ambulance dispatcher Feb. 7, 1935 – Nov. 30, 2021 Betty L. Gall, 68, North Manchester, died Nov. 30, 2021. She was born on Feb. 7, 1953. Services will be held at a later date. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Alice Howard, 80 Known for ‘sweet tooth’ May 5, 1941 – Nov. 30, 2021 Alice Joy Howard, 80, Pierceton, died Nov. 30, 2021. She was born May 5, 1941. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 11 at Free United Baptist Church, Sidney. Service to follow. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

December 8, 2021

The Paper of Wabash County

www.thepaperofwabash.com

Mona L. Dalton, 62

Teresa Ann Vigar, 67

Worked at Pathfinders

Retired from Heckman Bindery

U.S. Air Force veteran

July 2, 1954 – Dec. 2, 2021

Feb. 18, 1952 – Dec. 1, 2021

Aug. 5, 1959 – Dec. 1, 2021 Mona L. Dalton, 62, Huntington, formerly of North Manchester, passed away on Dec. 1, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Mona was born on Aug. 5, 1959, to Charles and Shirley (Patton) Reahard in Wabash. In 1977, Mona graduated from Manchester High School in North Manchester. Later in life she attended International Business College where she studied to become a medical assistant. Mona worked at Pathfinders for four years and then was a nurses aid at Cardinal Center in Warsaw, for nine years. She also worked in Huntington at Echo Lake Foods as a production worker for four years. Mona was strong in her faith and was a practicing Pentecostal Christian. As a living example of her faith, she would give anyone the shirt off her back if there was a need. She had a huge heart and was an incredibly helpful person. Mona enjoyed going to the movies, going out to eat and shopping. The memory of Mona L. Dalton will be forever cherished by her sons, Zachary Reahard, Michigan City, and Corey Dalton, Huntington; daughter, Toccara Lynn (William Stetzel) Kellam, Huntington; step-mother, Kathleen Reahard, Urbana; brother, Charles Christopher (Cathy) Reahard, Lebanon; sister, Helen (Dennis) Baer, North Manchester; step-brothers, Alan Peden Jr., Urbana, Bobby (Mona) Bigham, Urbana; and one grandson, Maddix Bussard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Shirley (Patton) Reahard and one granddaughter, Skylenn Hubley. A celebration of Mona’s life will be held on Dec. 11, 2021, from 1-4 p.m. at the American Legion Sunset Post 402, 10140 N, Troyer Road, Laketon. For those who wish to honor the memory of Mona L. Dalton, memorial contributions may be made to the Huntington County Humane Society, 390 Thurman Poe Way, Huntington, IN 46750. The family of Mona Dalton has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Roland D. Shepherd, 85 U.S. Army veteran

Jan. 1, 1936 – Dec. 1, 2021

Roland D. Shepherd, 85, North Manchester, died Dec. 1, 2021. He was born Jan. 1, 1936. Visitation and services were Dec. 4, 2021, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Teresa Ann Vigar, 67, of rural Roann, died at 9:30 am, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at her home in Roann. She was born on July 2, 1954, in Wabash, to Harold D. and Patricia Ann (Melton) Bowman. Teresa was a 1972 graduate of Northfield High School. She married David L. Vigar at the Roann Christian Church on Jan. 1, 1980. She worked at Heckman Bindery in North Manchester, retiring in November 2020, after more than 30 years. Teresa was a member of the Wabash Eagles Lodge. She enjoyed shopping, playing scratch off lottery tickets, and was a contestant on the Hoosier Millionaire Television Show. She is survived by her husband, David L. Vigar of Roann; three children, Brad (Lesley) Vigar of Urbana, Matt Vigar and Detre (Scott) Jones, both of Denver; seven grandchildren, Austin (Kaylee) Shively of Richvalley, Tyler (Brienne) Vigar of Versailles, Anthony Tooley of Denver, Alicia Tooley of Peru, Brady Vigar of Monticello, Kaylyn Jones of Minnesota, and Brennen Vigar of Urbana; 6 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Camille (Ted) Ternet of South Whitley. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Sherry Gray and Kathy Hammock. Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Road, Roann, with Kurt Snyder officiating. Burial was in Roann Community Cemetery. Preferred memorial is Roann Covered Bridge Festival. The memorial guest book for Teresa may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Diana Judy, 60 Enjoyed reading July 9, 1961 – Nov. 29, 2021 Diana Lynn Judy, 60, of Wabash, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 9, 1961, in Washington Court House, Ohio, to Donald E. and Myrtle I. (Miller) Moore. Diana worked as a receptionist and activities director at Autumn Ridge in Wabash. She married John “Scott” Judy in Lagro, Indiana on July 4, 1996. Diana was a member of Wabash Alliance Church. She enjoyed reading, gardening, flowers, and cross stitching. Christmas was Diana’s favorite time of the year. She is survived by her husband, Scott Judy; mother, Myrtle I. Moore; three stepsons, Jeremy Judy, Josh Judy, and Jason Judy, all of Wabash; several step grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth (Jeff) Losher of Roann, and three brothers, Joe (Michelle) Moore of Lagro, Ben (Carrie) Moore of Wabash, and Denny (Kim) Moore of Mount Vernon. She was preceded in death by her father, and three brothers. Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Todd Render officiating. Preferred memorial is to the family of Diana to help with expenses in care of Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service. The memorial guest book for Diana may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Terry J. Poole, 69

Terry J. Poole, 69, of Wabash, died at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at his home. He was born on Feb. 18, 1952, in Fort Knox, Ky., to Maurice and Marie (Hiatt) Poole. Terry was a 1970 graduate of Wabash High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from Falls Cemetery. He enjoyed sitting by the camp fire, putting model airplanes together, reading, and watching John Wayne war movies. He is survived by six children, Tammy (Greg) Gatchel of Wabash, Terry J. “T.J.” (Lori) Poole of Roann, Christina “Christy” (James) Wadkins of Warsaw, Ivy Catalan of Indianapolis, Angie (Devon) Miller of Lagro, and Stacey (Jovan) Antoine of Fort Wayne; 17 grandchildren; 3 greatgrandchildren; brother, Jack Poole and sister, Barbara Poole, both of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, John Poole, sister, Edith Pierce, half-sister, June Davis, and an infant brother. Visitation and funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Daniel Poole officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is the family of Terry Poole to help with expenses. The memorial guest book for Terry may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

2 new troopers, dogs assigned to ISP’s Peru Post The Indiana State Police Post in Peru now has two troopers with police dogs. The troopers, Andrew Baldwin and Doug Weaver, along with their dogs, Mack and Smitty, respectively, were among 11 troopers and dogs who graduated during a ceremony Dec. 3 at the Indiana State Police Indianapolis Post. The Indiana State Police now has 36 patrol dogs, as well as six explosive detecting police dogs.

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

Larry Ross, 70

December 8, 2021

Rodney Novak, 77

U.S. Army veteran

Worked at Alloys

Dec. 28, 1950 – Dec. 1, 2021

Oct. 6, 1944 – Nov. 30, 2021

Larry Wayne Ross, 70, of Lagro, died at 3:48 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at his home. He was born on Dec. 28, 1950, in Wabash, to William Ross and Nondus (Dunn) Walls. Larry was a U.S. Army veteran. He married Mary Lester in Urbana on Nov. 19, 1974. He retired from Clarks Auto Salvage in Huntington, and also worked Simmons Equipment in Columbia City and Wabash Alloys. Larry enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, traveling, eating, especially barbecue, and loved his grandsons. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ross of Lagro; three children, Larry L. Ross of Lagro, Gypsy R. Shelton of LaFontaine, and Daniel J. “D.J.” Ross of Wabash; two grandsons, Isaiah (Katelyn) Shelton of LaFontaine, and Kalob Ross of Huntington; great-grandson, Xavier Shelton of LaFontaine; and brothers and sisters, Marilyn Lester of North Manchester, Deborah Sills of Coldwater, Mich., Patty Walls of Urbana, Ill., Barb (Dave) Yearger of Peru, Ronnie Walls of Lagro, Vicki (Kevin) Clark of Waynesville, Ohio, Denny (Laura) Ross of Tucson, Ariz., Lindy (Reza) Bahariou of Melbourne, Fla., Dixie Ross of Tucson, Ariz., Chris Ross of Corpus Christi, Texas, Roxanne (Thomas) Skeen of Forsyth, Ga., Mary Ross and Shelly (Michael) Lake, both of Andrews, Sandra (Chris) Howell of Pittsford, Mich., and Scott Ross of Melbourne, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Stan Walls and Jeffrey Ross, and two sisters, Cynthia Ross and April Bou. Per Larry’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Larry may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Lora McCleese, 73 Worked as caregiver March 18, 1948 – Dec. 4, 2021 Lora Lee McCleese, 73, of Hindman, Ky., died, holding both her daughters’ hands, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Hixson, Tenn. She was born Lora Lee Dials on March 18, 1948, in Floyd County, Ky., to Oliver and Lizzie (Thornsbury) Dials who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Harold McCleese, and her sister, Edna Louise Parson. She is survived by the father of her children, Edward Hornung; her two daughters, Theresa (D.J.) Callahan of Wooton, Ky., and Christina (Nate) Lawyer of Hixson, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Charlene Griffin of Mishawaka, Anthony Griffin of Roann, Connor Wicker and Kayla Wicker, both of Wooton, Cody Lawyer of Birmingham, Ala., and Christopher Brown of Fort Wayne; great-granddaughter, Anaya Griffin of Roann; and two brothers, Ken (Ginny) Dials of Merom, and Bill (Joyce) Dials of Oxford, Ala. Lora was a 1966 graduate of Wabash High School and a graduate of the Craig Luthie School of Hair Design. In her lifetime, Lora had several careers, she owned her own hair and electrolysis salon, worked at Stone Industrial, United Technologies, and CMI. The career that made her the proudest was serving as a caregiver for the elderly. In this role, her love and compassion touched the lives of many families. She was a member of Christian Heritage Church in Wabash. She adored her two daughters, grandkids, nieces, and nephews, and enjoyed spending time with them. She had an appetite for food, and loved tacos, popcorn and Pepsi. Lora loved without judgement, forgave easily, and was happiest helping others. Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Friday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Lora may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Rodney Dale Novak, 77, died peacefully and surrounded by family at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, N.D. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. Funeral services for Rodney were Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at the Hettinger Lutheran Church in Hettinger, N.D. Pastor Selva Periannan officiated with burial in the Richland Cemetery northeast of Hettinger, N.D. Visitation and a family service were Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at the Hettinger Lutheran Church. The funeral was livestreamed the website www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.com. Rodney was born on Oct. 6, 1944, to Mary (Green) Novak. He grew up and attended schools all across North Dakota and Montana, later receiving his G.E.D. from Northfield High School in Wabash. His fondest childhood memories were spent at his Uncles Harvey and George Green’s farms near Mott, N.D. In 1965, he was married to his beloved wife Sheila (Olson) in Hettinger, N.D., and moved to Wabash shortly after where they were blessed with three children: Sue Novak, Dee (Rob) Barr and Ryan (Emilee) Novak.

Rodney worked at Celotex in Lagro, for 8 years before starting his 12 year career as an owner/operator truck driver. In 1985, he went to work at Alloys in Wabash as a trailer repair mechanic, and later becoming a heavy equipment mechanic. In 2003, Rodney retired and returned, with his family, to the place he loved most, the Green family farm in North Dakota. Rodney enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, riding his motorcycles, cruising in his 1951 Chevy and watching the “traffic” go by. He spent many nights in the garage and at the racetrack supporting Ryan during his racing and derby careers. He enjoyed tinkering and always had a creative way to fix things – Sheila’s Gazabo being one of his many loved projects. He had a gift for making people laugh and was quick to lend a helping hand. Rodney is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sheila; daughters Sue and Denise (Rob); son, Ryan (Emilee); brothers Daryl (Sabrina) and Don (Becky); sister Del Rae (Danny); brother-in-law Clayton (Cynthia); sisters-in-law Lois, Linda, Sheryl (Bobby), Elaine (Don) and Eve (Don); grandchildren Emily (Adam) and Nick; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary; brother Mark; brothers-in-law Leo, Orlee, Marvin and Jack; and sisters-inlaw Carol and Pat; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ole and Deborah Olson.

Lillian Avery-Elizabeth Long, 5 weeks Oct. 25, 2021 – Dec. 3, 2021 Lillian Avery-Elizabeth Long, 5 weeks old, of Wabash, died at 2:40 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on Oct. 25, 2021, in Fort Wayne, to Amanda Long. She is survived by her mother, Amanda Long, and grandmothers, Joy Garrett and Jenice “Jen” Rankin, all of Wabash; aunts and uncles, Brandi Long, Jade Garrett, Jenna Garrett, and Justin Garrett, all of

Wabash, Ryan Swingley of Noblesville, and Joseph Rankin of Fishers; and great-uncle, Keyonte Long of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her father, Jacob Tyler Rankin. A celebration of Lillian’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Lillian may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021

Maurice Ogden, 92 U.S. Army veteran Nov. 3, 1929 – Dec. 6, 2021 Maurice R. Ogden, 92, of Roann, died at 1:35 am, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born on Nov. 3, 1929, in Wabash County, to Elwood H. and Gayle E. (Wertenberger) Ogden. Maurice married Gloria “Darlene” Haecker in Roann on Dec. 12, 1953; she died July 22, 2008. He then married Mildred (Vigar) Taff at the Roann Covered Bridge on Oct. 22, 2011. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict. Maurice was a farmer, raised livestock and dairy cattle, and also drove school bus for the Manchester Community School System for more than 50 years. He was a member of the former Niconza Baptist Church, and currently attended the Walk by Faith Community Church. He enjoyed tinkering, and working outside. Maurice lived his entire life in a half mile radius from his birthplace. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Ogden of Roann; five children, Ronald (Lora) Ogden, Dennis (Janet) Ogden, Cindy (Dennis) Minnix, and Julie (Ed) Manns, all of Roann, and Cheryl Schooley of Warsaw; son-in-law, Kent (Sandy Trowbridge) Franz of Hoagland; eight grandchildren, Monica (Brad) Linn of Indianapolis, Drew (Jackie) Minnix of Roann, Shelby Minnix of Detroit, Mich., Jordyn Franz of Hoagland, Brittany Ogden of Elkhart, Emily Ogden of Roann, Jacob (Katie) Schooley of Columbia City, and Caleb Schooley of Mishawaka; three great-grandsons, Avery Minnix, Monroe Linn, and Oliver Schooley; five step children, Marie Sayger of Kokomo, Dan (Sherry) Townsend, of Wabash, Robert (Janet) Townsend of Roann, Diana (Kenneth) Gentry of Browns-burg, and Don (Lora)

Townsend, Winona Lake; several stepgrandchildren and step greatgrandchildren; and his brother, Joe (Vivian) Ogden of North Manchester. He was also preceded in death by his parents, daughter Sandy Franz, grandson, Derek Franz, son-in-law, Rick Schooley, and his brother, Lowell Ogden. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Road, Roann, with Jody Tyner officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2-6 pm Sunday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department. The memorial guest book for Maurice may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

James “JW” Clark Sr., 73 Enjoyed fishing Aug. 24, 1948 – Dec. 4, 2021 James William “JW” Clark Sr., 73, Liberty Mills, died Dec. 4, 2021. He was born Aug. 22, 1948. Honoring the wishes of JW, there will not be any services. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Police & Fire Reports

North Manchester Public Safety Reports Accidents A vehicle driven by Austin J. Cain, 26, North Manchester, struck a deer near State Road 13 and County Road 1450 N. at 7:12 p.m. Nov. 2, according to the North Manchester Police Department. Police reported

Matthew A. Lupton, 33, Warsaw, was involved in a single-vehicle collision in the 1700 block of SR 13N at 5:57 p.m. Nov. 29. Lupton was arrested for operating while intoxicated. Vehicles driven by Charles A. Stackhouse, 75, Laketon, and Corey H. Ritchie, 33, North Manchester, collided in the area

of SR 114W and Strauss Provimi Road, North Manchester at 2:39 p.m. Dec. 1. North Manchester police were assisted by the North Manchester Fire Department and Parkview Ambulance Service. Vehicles driven by Abby N. Love, Continued on Page 12

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021

Police and fire reports 16, Claypool, and Alexis R. Jones, 22, Lynn, collided in the 300 block of East Main Street at 8:02 a.m. Dec. 2. A parked vehicle owned by Tony W. Judy, 63, North Manchester, was struck by an unknown vehicle in the 1200 block of SR 114W at 2:48 p.m. Dec. 2. Fire Runs North Manchester Fire Department responded: To the 1200 block of West Main Street for a medical assist at 8:18 p.m. Nov. 25. To the 300 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist at 2:03 p.m. Nov. 25. To the 1300 block of Beckley Street for an alarm at 3:34 p.m. Nov. 25. To the 300 block of Fellowship Drive for a medical assist Nov. 26. To the 500 block of West 4th Street for a medical assist at 8:16

p.m. Nov. 26. To the 300 block of Hickory Lane for a medical assist at 5:02 a.m. Nov. 28. To the 800 block of Meadowdale Drive for a medical assist at 5:01 p.m. Nov. 29. To the 1100 block of North Walnut Street for a medical assist at 11:56 a.m. Nov. 30. To the 1600 block of Briarwood Drive for a medical assist at 12:50 a.m. Dec. 2. To the 100 block of South Mill Street for a medical assist at 8:09 a.m. Dec. 2. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents A vehicle driven by Gregory M. Myers, 76, Marion, struck a deer on SR 13, north of CR 1050N at 8:36 p.m. Nov. 27. Damage: up to $10,000. Vehicles driven by Gaylon L. Ward, 52, Hartford City and Kent A. Driskill, 54, Muncie on SR 16 near the inter-

section with CR 500E at 7:05 a.m. Dec. 1. According to the police report, as Ward was attempting to pass the vehicle driven by Driskill, the mirrors of both vehicles collided, causing glass from the mirrors to cut Driskill’s face and cause minor bleeding. Damage: up to $2,500. Wabash Police Department Accidents Mike Denney, 69, of Wabash, was driving an activity bus for Wabash City Schools at 7:33 a.m. Dec. 1 when the vehicle was struck by a deer, causing glass in one of the windows to break. The accident occurred near the intersection of U.S. 24 and Old U.S. 24, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000. A vehicle driven by Megan Necessary, 47, North Manchester, struck a deer on SR 15, north of Division Road at 7:23 a.m. Dec. 3.

Damage up to $10,000. A vehicle driven by Joel K. Stein, 60, Wabash, backed into a parked Amazon truck at 4:14 p.m. Dec. 4. Arrests Zachary T. Purcell, 20, Peru, was arrested for theft. Tyler J. Backus, 20, Peru, was arrested for theft. Tommy S. Carroll, 51, Wabash, was arrested for two counts of domestic battery, failure to appear and invasion of privacy. Blake A. Jamerson, 29, Wabash, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Citations Anthony J. Chasteen, 17, Taylorsville, was cited for speed. Megan L. Dafoe, 40, North Manchester, was cited for speed. Clayton T. Walk, 17, Wabash, was cited for disregarding an auto signal. Land Transfers Jeremy D. Gouvan

and Bridgette M. Harmon Smith, quit claim deed to Jeremy D. Gouvan. Aaron J. Brooks and Melisa C. Brooks, warranty deed to Chip Wood and Helen M. Wood. Ginger M. McKee, warranty deed to Federal National Mortgage Association. James Stewart and Barbara Stewart, warranty deed to Paul D. Pontius and Paige Pontius. Jeremy L. Horn, warranty deed to Jarrod M. McClure and Kindra F. McClure. John E. Mort and Marsha K. Mort, quit claim deed to Marsha K. Mort. Dylan Reynolds, Christin Reynolds and Christin Heman, quit claim deed to Dylan Reynolds and Christin Reynolds. Jerry L. Wilson and Cynthia E. Wilson, warranty deed to Martin A. Buchtel and

Jessica A. Buchtel. Sabrina S. Gill, quit claim deed to Bonita S. Gill. Erin R. Foreman, warranty deed to Nicholas R. Cole. Gregory Thomas Corporation, corporate deed to New Hope Holdings, LLC. Barbara J. Bell, quit claim deed to Tammy L. Ford. Gebhart Holdings, LLC., quit claim deed to Gebhart Properties, LLC. Douglas D. Wolfrum. Jane A. Rogers and Joyce C. Marsh, warranty deed to Samuel J. Savarino and Dana D. Savarino. James Oldfather, Wilfred Oldfather and Ruth Elizabeth Oldfather Wagner, personal deed to Aaron R. Hippensteel and Stacey M. Hippensteel. Aaron Hippensteel and Stacey Hippensteel, warranty deed to Scott Hippensteel and Karla A. Rodriguez.

December 8, 2021

The Paper of Wabash County

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021

www.thepaperofwabash.com

Young Professionals receive $5,000 grant

Mr. & Mrs. Earl Coe, as they were in the 1950s (left) and as they are today (above)

The Cordes as they were in 1971 and today (right photo) with their family-

Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Cordes Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Cordes celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at noon Dec. 4, 2021, at the Little Cathedral in Roann. Cordes and the former Rebecca Eiler were married Dec. 4, 1971, at the Roann Church of the Brethren by the Rev. Arden Ball and the Rev. George Steininger. Cordes is retired from the

Manchester Farm Center, while Mrs. Cordes retired from the Wabash County Prosecutor’s Office. They had three children: Gwyn and Griffin Rager, Cleveland, Ohio; Daryn and Ashley Cordes, Roann, and Mychal and Jessica Cordes, Columbia City. They also have four grandchildren.

The couple celebrated with a luncheon sponsored by their chilren at the Little Cathedral in Roann, where they were married. Their original wedding party was in attendance. They were also surprised with a gift box full of cards sent by family and friends

Mr. & Mrs. Earl Coe Mr. & Mrs. Earl Coe celebrated their 68th wedding anniversay on Dec. 7, 2021. The couple was wed Dec. 7, 1953, in Peru, with the Rev. Willard Correll officiating. They have four children: Dorothy (Steve)

Deaton of Swayzee; Earl D. (Sherry) Coe, Margaret (Sam) Williams and Jason (Teresa) Cole, all of Wabash. They also have 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Golf Shop Open For Christmas Shopping Every Saturday & Sunday!

Sat 9am-Noon • Sun Noon-3pm

Gift Ideas: • • • • • •

2022 Memberships Gift Certificates Golf Lessons Men’s & Ladies Apparel Golf Equipment Regripping & Repair Service

9803 W 600 S | Andrews, IN 260-468-2906

Before y Before you ou hit tthe he rroad oad this Holiday Holiday Season Season let

Stine Tire do your do your p pre-trip re-trip check check u up. p.

We do it all!

We are a Full Service Repair Center •Automobile, •A •Automobile, utomobile, Large Large TTruck, ruck, Farm Equipment, Diesel Repair Farm Eq uipment, D iesel R epair

YES WE DO THATOil Changes • Engine Rebuilds Transmissions • Alternators We do DOT Inspections

than more moree than mor ires! justt ttires! jus just

Gift Certificates Available! Gift

Grow Wabash County and the Young Professionals of Wabash County (YPWC) steering committee are partnering with Community Foundation of Wabash County (CFWC) to launch a slate of events in 2022. YPWC is a memberdriven group that provides a platform for young professionals and emerging leaders to connect in meaningful ways with both each other and the Wabash County community. The group is free to join and the intent is to help young professionals that live or work around Wabash County find meaningful connections while giving back to the community. The ultimate goal is to encourage young professionals to

continue to live, work and serve in the Wabash County community. Thanks to the grant awarded from CFWC, the Young Professionals will be able to focus on creating intentional connection between peers as well as community groups and organizations through social, educational and philanthropic events monthly throughout 2022. “The YPWC steering committee is extremely grateful for the Community Foundation of Wabash County’s support in helping this group focus on meaningful connections for these next generation of leaders and we can’t wait to meet and connect young professions throughout 2022,”

Holiday shopping: Shoppers peruse the variety of booths available at the Roann Winter Market Saturday, Dec. 4. The event was coordinated by the Roann Community Heritage Organization as a way to attract people to the town’s quaint downtown, as well as a fundraiser for new street lights. The day included booths from a variety of vendors. According to RCHO Chair Jerry Nelson, all downtown businesses were open during the event, a live nativity was featured as well as a visit from Santa Claus and a tree lighting ceremony. Free cookies and hot chocolate were provided. Photo by Phil Smith

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021

Babe in Toyland returns for 2021

Dwellings such as this unit on Wabash Street are provided by Advantage Housing in emergency situations. Photo provided

Advantage Housing works to help homeless, those needing aid By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com

A local organization hosted an event geared toward raising awareness of homelessness and the need for emergency housing. Advantage Housing, a Kokomo-based housing assistance organization with an office in Wabash, hosted a landlord meeting, the second such gathering, at Emmanuel Church on Dec. 3. During that meeting, the subject of helping residents with housing needs was addressed by not only the host organization, but also several other non-profits based in the county. Rhonda Duhamell, Advantage Housing’s Wabash County director, said her organization specializes in placing persons in need into homes during emergency situations. “If they agree to work out a housing plan with us, we put them in a host home for 30 days and work with them in hopes that we can work with a landlord and get them set up with permanent housing,” she said. “So, we’re kind of a temporary housing facility.” Advantage Housing has units on Wabash and Hill streets, with about half of the planned 11 units already completed. Dale Bliss, Advantage’s executive director, said the organization began locally as a result of a grant. He said a program began in Howard County and added that it didn’t take long to expand to elsewhere in the region. “The two counties that stepped up the most were Wabash County, probably number one, and Miami County number two,” he said. “Wabash embraced the situation they have,” he continued. “The question was ‘what’s the greatest need here?’ and it was homelessness. The local support just continues, it’s just

amazing. It is the housing action of Wabash County that has really made this happen. We’re just players on a much bigger team.” Bliss said Advantage joins several other organizations in a network known as Housing Action of Wabash County. “It is a network of people who are passionate about people who are in housing crisis,” he said. The network includes a variety of other organizations, two of which were present at the meeting — Lighthouse Missions and Hands of Hope. According to Heidi Vandermark of Hands of Hope a program like Advantage helps her in her goal of helping victims of violence and other crimes. “We assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking,” Vandermark said, adding that her organization has received funding to place such victims in new dwellings. She said the hopes are that when Hands Of Hope becomes involved with a client who needs emergency housing, the program at Advantage Housing will make the solution a reality. “Part of the trick is to walk with them through the whole process,” she said. Bliss told the attendees that Advantage has expertise that spans the entire life of home ownership. “Our mission statement is feeding the hunger for homes,” he said. “That is really, as a group, what we try to do. We’ve done everything from first home to last home in terms of housing counseling. Advantage Housing is a HUD-approved licensed housing counseling agency.” Bliss added that his program is always in need of help, in terms of volunteers and anyone with storage space to donate are always welcome. To contact Bliss, call 765-271-2435 or email at dbliss@advantagehousing.org.

Babe of Wabash County is once again doing its toy drive and distribution called Babe in Toyland. Babe in Toyland provides toys and Christmas presents for children (ages 018) to families in need. Last November, Executive Director, Katey Till, was given more than 75 large boxes of brand new toys from the former director of Our Children are Our Future, Pat Lynn. The toys were once part of a program of The Youth Services Bureau called Operation Elf. They had been locked up in the old Youth Services Building basement since the nonprofit had been closed in 2013. Fortunately, the City of Wabash gained access to the contents of the building in 2020. The items inside were distributed to other nonprofits while the toys were given to Babe. Unfortunately, the timing was not the best for the new nonprofit. It had just purchased its location and were not open for business when Till received the toys. Even though their location was not ready to receive the public, volunteers removed all the toys from the old building and set them up at Babe. Three days before Christmas, families came to Babe and were able to get Christmas presents for their children. Seeing that there was still a great need for gifts this year, Janet Shoue, Executive Director of F.I.S.H. contacted Till and offered to help organize a committee so that the toy distribution could occur again. The dates and times for this year’s toy distribution will be Dec. 21, 2021, 10

Kids can receive Santa letters About this time of year, children far and wide are writing letters to Santa Claus. This year, Santa wants to write letters to children. 95.9 KISS FM and The Paper of Wabash County are teaming together to make that possible. Parents simply need to send their child’s name in, and in turn, the child will receive a letter from Santa, along with an official Nice List certificate. To receive a letter, send the child’s name and address to PO Box 342, Wabash, IN 46992, or stop at the KISS FM studio, 1864 S. Wabash St., Wabash, to provide the information. There is no charge to receive the letter and certificate. a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Dec. 22 and Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parents and legal guardians qualify for assistance. There are no income restrictions, no preregistration is required, and parents will fill out a family form at the door. Parents and legal guardians will shop at Babe’s Christmas store for new and free toys and items at the Babe of Wabash County location, 88 W. Hill St, Wabash.

No cash is needed. A point system is used to shop for the items. Volunteers will explain the point system at the time of service. This event is for adults only. Children are not allowed to come to the store in the hopes of keeping their presents a surprise. One or two adults only per household are welcome to shop due to Covid restrictions and space. Families will be given a number at the door

to know what order they may go shopping. Anyone interested in donating to Babe in Toyland may drop off toys or other items at F.I.S.H., Lighthouse Mission, Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, First United Methodist Church, and Babe of Wabash County. Be sure to indicate that the toys you are donating are for Babe in Toyland. Financial donations can be mailed to Babe of Wabash County, and a tax receipt will be given. Babe of Wabash County would like to give a special thanks to F.I.S.H., Lighthouse Mission, Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, Pat Lynn, First United Methodist Church, Wabash Friends Youth Group, Nicole Howard, Alysia Olson, Bellazo, Wabash High School Class of 1958, Christmas Spirit, and Shop with a Cop.

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021

www.thepaperofwabash.com

North Miami Elementary announces honor roll

Officials at North Miami Elementary School announced the honor rolls for the first grading period of the 202122 school year. ALL A HONOR ROLL GRADE 1 Jadyn Ballard, Harley Brunner, Alexandria Cruz, Lucas Easterday, Ezekiel Emberton, Dominik Fodge, Leland Fodge, Layanah Garcia, Eden Hammon, Delilah Hollarman, Madison Howell, Kyndrah Maxwell, Cooper Myers, Mason Rylands, Jennifer Schwartz, Jace Thompson, Casey Thorrington, Ben Wessels, Justin Xocua Pantaleon, Aryssa Zartman GRADE 2 Oliver Bauder, Dane Deardorff, Tenley DeMien, Addison Feller,

MelodieMae Genga, Evelyn Hendrix, Kambrynn Holland, Kolton Howard, Amelia Kinney, Kainan Ousley, Jake Stuber, Jackson Thompson, Kennadi Thorrington, Savannah Weaver, Autumn Wilder GRADE 3 Matthew Clark, Peyton Collins, Chloe Mahan, Blake Rentschler, Naomi Snavely, Callie Thorrington GRADE 4 Kylie Durst, Holden Fritz, Avery

Gallian, Madilyn Hall, Levi Mathis, Halle Shirrell, Rainie Swafford, Parker Weaver GRADE 5 Jaxson Brown, Kinley Deardorff, Sydney Lane, Alexandria McGovern, Savannah Rentschler, Kain Sopher, Cole Thorrington GRADE 6 Alexandria Blackford, Evan Chumbley, Maddox Craft, Jozilynn Fleshood, Anna Gallian, Ella Gidley, Jace Hall, Emma Hughes, Ava Kinney, Erika Raber, Sarah Snavely, Addyson Thomas A & B HONOR ROLL GRADE 1 Jordan Carroll, Hudson Click, Aria Ewing, Lindsay Frederick, Nolan

Handy, Dani Hoover, Khloe Hostetler, Gunner Miller, Harper Miller, Angel Mills, Hayden Musselman, Brock Riley, Jaylee Walrod, Gunner Williams, Ben Wolfe GRADE 2 Jaxson Adams, Kendall Bowman, Izabelle Brantley, Josslin Brown, Michael Byers, Braden Campbell, Aubrey Clark, Kaiden Czenkus, Keaton Fletchall, Saylor Hall, Dean Haynes, Michael Hostetler, Cynia Jumper, Sawyer Kabage, Oliver McBride, Bentley Miller, Izabella Nethercutt, Devonte Roden, Zaiden See, Cyrus Smith, Heidi Thelen, Levi White GRADE 3 Amelliah Brogna,

Kayden Brownlee, Chloe Carter, Aubri Chumbley, Whitney Clark, Judah Hammon, Zayne Jackson, Brantley Krom, Hilary Lawson, Alekxander Magee, Maddox Martin, Daisy Mellen, Corinna Pickett, Weston Pickett, Braelynn Rairigh, Alex Schwartz, Cason Smith, Khloe Smith, Savannah Smith, Jace Sopher, Heath Spin, Kayson Stambaugh, Bentley Stewart, Aolani Swafford, Mckinley Tacheny, Alex Weaver GRADE 4 Braydon Babcock, David Chumbley, Averie Coppler, Caleb Emberton, Alivia Haynes, Braxton Holland, Ada Hovermale, Sophia Jaberg, Victoria

Judy, Addison Million, Izzac Myers, Haley Rylands, Sam Sailors, Brady Schanlaub, David See, Zola See, Isabella ShidlerFan, Taylor Starkey, Evander Straws, Laynee Townsend, Daphne Weaver, Lucas Wessels, Keagan Wibel, Colin Wilder, Jaxon Wright GRADE 5 Kennedy Appelfeller, LillyAnn Burton, Jension Carr, Isabella Curtis, Keaton Floor, Ian Floyd, Remington Korreckt, Ray Manning, Nehemiah McFarland, Bo Miller, Rivkah Miller, Aeva Myers, Dean Pickett, Alan Stark, Tyler

Tacheny GRADE 6 Aiden Adams, Karston Black, Zoey Carroll, Katlyn Clark, Brady Coppler, Dean Correll, Noah Emberton, Khloe Evans, Hawk Fisher, Elise Floyd, Layla Hampton, Madison Hetzner, Nathan Hiffner, Andrea Hoover, Grant Hovermale, Kolten Hudson, Coltyn Hyden, Trevor Kline, Olivia Marshall, Audrianna Medina, Starr Meier, Thomas Moore, Ella Myers, Samuel Neff, Porscha Pickett, Caleb Steele, Madyson Trickett, Leah Wessels, Benjamin White, Keyli Xocua Pantaleon

Wabash Musicale members meet at First United Methodist Church

Wabash Musicale met Nov. 23 at the First United Methodist Church with 14 members present. President Carolyn Eppley welcomed the ladies and turned the meeting over to Beth Perkins who introduced the first performer, Linda Snapp. Before Linda’s debut of “The Sailor’s

Hornpipe” on the piano, Kris Stephens read the words in cadence and said the tune was by J. Dale of London about 1797 or 1798. Before Susan Vanlandingham performed “Now Thank We All Our God” on the organ, she explained renovations done to the organ and beautiful

pipes. Beth led the ladies in the hymn, “We Gather Together”. Linda Snapp sang “My Favorite Things – Senior Version”, a humorous parody of “My Favorite Things” by Richard Rodgers, from the musical “Sound of Music,” ending with “Count Your Blessings”, and

accompanied by Carolyn Eppley. Susan Vanlandingham accompanied Sue Gray as she sang “Merry Christmas, Darling”, written by Richard

Carpenter and Frank Pooler. A trio of Linda, Beth, and Sue sang “Were You There on That Christmas Night” by Natalie Sleeth and accompanied by Susan V.

Susan on the piano played “Claire du Lune” with “Silent Night”. Sue Gray sang “Sweet Little Jesus boy” written in 1934 by Robert MacGimsey and accompanied by

Susan V. Ending the program was Susan V. on the organ playing 5 variations of “I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing in on Christmas Day”. A short business meeting followed.

10% ASPHALT PAVING DISCOUNT WITH THIS AD

DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS PRIVATE ROADS SEAL COATING CRUSHED ASPHALT CHIP & SEAL

260-306-1312 260-901-0420 randrasphaltllc.com Serving Northern Indiana GOOD WORDS . . . I am not good at waiting… I loath long lines. I despise detours. I avoid anxious postponements. I don’t like delayed deliveries. Waiting, in Bible terms, means anticipation with expectation. Waiting is rewarded with joy, hastened through hope, gifted in faith. Advent is waiting for good things, waiting for the arrival of the Christ-child & the delivery of redemptive grace through Christ. It won’t disappoint! (Read Isaiah 9:6) What are you waiting for most this Christmas? Rev. Rick E. Carder - (RickeCarder.com)

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021

Wabash library to host holiday open house The Wabash Carnegie Public Library officials announce the return of their holiday open house for 2021. Festivities will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 15, beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing until 7 p.m. that evening.

The library will offer holiday treats, games, prizes, crafts, activities, and more. At 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., there will be special story times, featuring a puppet play, stories, songs, and rhymes based on Jan Brett’s “The Mitten.” There will

also be a collection box for scarves, hats, and gloves to donate to those in need of warmth this season. “We are basing this year’s open house on the theme ‘Comfort & Joy,’” said Rachel Castle, Community Outreach

Coordinator at the library. “We have been working to fill the event with all sorts of cozy experiences for our community. After modifying the event into a takehome kit last year, our staff and volunteers are so excited to welcome

WACT honors several members: During its annual meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 23, members of Wabash Area Community Theater (WACT) honored some of its own for a life committed to the betterment of arts in the community. Those awarded and given life memberships were (pfrom left) Jane Willmert, Judy Ward, Dr. Orion Toepfer, Gary Dale, Josie Wade and Bob Wade. The group has been life members of the organization, with a combined 247 years of membership. WACT’s Board of Director members are proud to be continuing in their footsteps as they move toward the 2022 season. Upcoming shows include an “I Hate Shakespeare” dinner theatre at Charley Creek Inn on February 11, 12, and 13; “The Dining Room” at Northfield Jr. – Sr. High School on May 13, 14, and 15; and our fall musical “Guys and Dolls” at the Honeywell Center Ford Theater on September 23, 24, and 25. More information about the shows and auditions can be found on the group’s Facebook page. Photo provided

Salamonie’s ‘We Love Nature’ program set Feb. 13 Cultivate your child’s love for the outdoors with Salamonie Preschool’s “We Love Nature!” program Feb. 13. The class will be offered from 1011:30 a.m. as well as 12:30-2 p.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, Andrews. Each program is

designed to enhance the preschooler’s basic education, including music, crafts, social interaction and time outdoors, always with a nature-related theme. The program fee is $2 per child. Advance registration is appreciated. Register by calling Upper Wabash Interpretive

Services at 260-4682127.

FIND US ON

everyone back into the library for this year’s celebration.” You do not need a library card to attend the Holiday Open House. It is absolutely free,

though donations of new or gently used hats, scarves, and gloves are encouraged. Event details are available at the library or on the WCPL

website. Register for any or all events at the library, by phone (563-2972), or via the library’s event calendar www.wabash.lib.in.

December 8, 2021

The Paper of Wabash County

Wabash’s Jared Brooks, top, applies pressure to Northfield’s Trevor Shake in 126-pound action.

www.thepaperofwabash.com

Northfield’s Ella Gahl struggles to gain leverage against her opponent, Manchester’s Jordan Owens in a multiple overtime 120-pound match that eventually went to Owens by narrow decision. Photos by Phil Smith

Northfield grabs county wrestling title

Southwood 170-pounder John White, top, battles Southern Wells’ Clay Smith during the Wabash County Wrestling Invitational Saturday.

Wabash Apache freshman Avry Dugan, top, attempts to score against Northfield’s Kameron Pratt.

Northfield swept the field at the Wabash County Meet on their home mats Saturday, Dec. 4. The Norse finished 3-0 against the three county rivals, Manchester, Southwood, and Wabash, and defeated Southern Wells and Blackford to round out the 6-team tournament. Northfield defeated Wabash 54-30, Manchester 45-28, and Southwood 6518. They added a 6612 win over Southern Wells and a 52-21 victory over Blackford. Wabash placed second Saturday, going 2-1 by defeating Manchester and Southwood, while the Squires finished in third place going 1-2, and Southwood ended the day 0-3 among the county schools. Winning individual championships for Northfield were Kameron Pratt (113 pounds), Ella Gahl (120), Karson Pratt (138), Jaydan Goshert (182),

The Northfield Norsemen wrestling team. Kevin Buzzard (220), and Mason Osborn (285). Four Wabash wrestlers won county championships, Olivia Harden (103), Jared Brooks (126), Brayden Sickafoos (145), and Ethan Berry (152). Manchester also had four champions, Dylan Stroud (132), Dominic Lincoln (160), Zach France (170), and Trevor Dill (195). In other wrestling action last week: Northfield Lewis-Cass 45, Northfield 34 The Northfield wrestling team traveled to LewisCass High School to

take on the Kings, falling 45-34. The Norsemen started the meet 12 points down after forfeiting the 106 and 113 weight classes. All four Northfield seniors scored victories, earning 24 points, to quickly close the gap, but fell short by 11 points. Seniors Cody Copeland, Kevin Buzzard, and Mason Osborne all scored pins, while Jaydan Goshert won via forfeit. Junior John Clark (NF) scored a major decision (134) at 132 pounds. Sophomore Dylan Osborn scored a pin after bumping at 160.

Oak Hill 64, Northfield 18 The Norse lost at Oak Hill, 64-18, Thursday, Dec. 2. Seniors Cody Copeland and Jaydan Goshert remained undefeated on the seasons with pins, while freshman Kamron Pratt improved to 6-2 with a win by pin. Pratt (113) won in 3:42, while Goshert (182) pinned his opponent in 3:26, and Copeland (195) won by fall in 3:40. Southwood Elwood 42, Southwood 12 Elwood defeated Southwood, 42-12, in wrestling action on

Wednesday. Individ ually, 132 Hayden Jones won by fall in 3:24, and 160 Braxton Worthington received a forfeit. Also wrestling were 106 Bryant Pattee, 145 Logan Hiner, and 285 Ayden Stouffer. Wabash Rochester 62, Wabash 15 The Wabash wrestling team lost to a strong Rochester team 6215 Thursday, Dec. 2. Winning for the Apaches were Jared Brooks at 126 pounds, 6-3, Brayden Sickafus (145) by pin in 1:22, and Jace Bullins (113) by forfeit.

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

The Wabash Elks Lodge No.471 hosted the annual Hoop Shoot competition on Saturday morning at Sharp Creek Elementary School. Winners in the 8-9 year old division were (front row, from left) Jersey Montgomery, O.J. Neighbours Elementary School, first place girls; Emma Cline, Southwood Elementary School, second place; Kallie Stevens, Metro North Elementary School, third place; Zayne Huffman (second row, from left), Southwood Elementary School, first place; Gavin Moore, Emmanuel Christian School, second place, and Jameson Wallen, O.J. Neighbours Elementary School, third place. Cathy Walters, Wabash Elks exalted ruler (back row).

Exalted Ruler Cathy Walters (back row) poses with winners in the 10-11 year old division. They are (front, from left) Sophia Cline, Southwood Elementary School, first place; Lydia Dubois, Sharp Creek Elementary School, second place; Alison Niccum (Emmanuel Christian School), third place; Braylon Bassett (second row, from left), Southwood Elementary School, first place; Hudson Haupert, Sharp Creek Elementary, second place; Camdon McKee, third place, O.J. Neighbours Elementary School. The Hoop Shoot is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The program began in Corvallis, Ore., in 1946, but it wasn’t until 1972 that the first national finals took place. In 1974, the contest was open to include girls.

Exalted Ruler Cathy Walters (back row) poses with winners in the 12-13 year old division. They are (front row, from left) Lacy Trump, first place, Manchester Intermediate School; Caleb Dubois, first place, Northfield Jr. High; Wyatt Schroll, second place, Manchester Intermediate School; and David Bowyer, third place, Southwood Elementary School. First place finishers from all the divisions will competein the District Hoop Shoot competition on Jan. 23 at Indian Springs Middle School in Columbia City. Those winners then advance to the state finals in February.

December 8, 2021

Lady Norse top Manchester Northfield held off Manchester Saturday night while Southwood and Wabash each lost games over the past week. Northfield 41, Manchester 34 In a game of streaks, the Northfield girls basketball team took the final run before holding off Manchester in the fourth quarter in a 41-34 Three Rivers Conference battle Saturday night, Dec. 4. Northfield led 168 at the end of the first quarter after going on a 12-3 run, with Hannah Holmes scoring six of her 16 points. Trailing 18-8 early in the second quarter, Manchester’s Maddie Miller and Ainsley West hit back-to-back 3pointers to cut the lead to 18-14. After a Northfield basket from Holmes and a free throw from West made it a 2015 score, Manchester’s Molly Schannep hit a long jumper, followed by 3-pointer to tie the game at 20-20 at halftime. With the teams tied 25-25 with 2:40 left in the third quarter, Northfield went on an 10-0 run to take a 35-25 lead early in the fourth, and held on for the win. Holmes led Northfield with 16 points, while Elli Baker had eight points, and Emily Pennington added six points. West was high scorer for Manchester with 15 points, along with four rebounds, and four assists, followed by Miller with nine points, and Schannep with five points and two steals. Northfield improved to 3-5 on the season and 1-1 in the TRC, while Manchester dropped to 0-10 and 0-2 in the conference. Maconaquah 64,

Northfield 43 Visiting Maconaquah took an early 21-13 firstquarter lead over Northfield Tuesday, Nov. 29 and cruised to a 64-43 win over the Lady Norse. Northfield stayed within striking distance in first half, trailing 40-31 at halftime, but only scored 12 points in the second half. Emily Pennington led Northfield with 14 points, five rebounds, and four steals, followed by Eden Hoover with 13 points and three rebounds, Ainsley Dale with eight points and two rebounds, and Hannah Holmes with six points and six rebounds. Eastbrook 55, Southwood 24 The Southwood Lady Knights struggled to find points in a 55-24 loss to Eastbrook Wednesday, Dec. 1. After a tight first quarter that saw Eastbrook take a

20-15 lead, Southwood managed just nine points the rest of the way. Ella Haupert led Southwood with 15 points and four rebounds, followed by Makenna Younce with five points, four rebounds, and three steals, and Aleia Sweet with three points, four rebounds, and four steals. The JV team lost 42-20. Quinn Claussen led the way with seven points, with Aaliyah scoring four points, and Aubree Huffman adding three. Northwestern 59, Wabash 31 Wabash fell behind early as Northwestern junior McKenna Layden (Purdue recruit) scored 10 of her game high 17 points in the first quarter to lead Northwestern to a 59-31 win over Wabash. Northwestern

outscored the Lady Apaches 24-9 in the middle two quarters to put the game away. Kierra Wilson led Wabash with eight points and three rebounds, followed by Rylee Yoakum with five points, Brook Westendorf with four points and three rebounds, and Kasey Long with four points. Tippecanoe Valley 52, Wabash 41 The Tippecanoe Valley Lady Vikings methodically pulled away from Wabash who fell short in their comeback attempt in the Lady Apaches’ conference opener 53-41 Saturday night, Dec. 4. Wabash trailed 38-28 after three quarter, cut the lead to 46-41, but couldn’t get any closer, with the Lady Vikings scoring the final seven points of the contest.

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021

www.thepaperofwabash.com

Jr. 4-H leaders to host Christmas light show The Wabash County 4-H Junior Leaders are hosting a Christmas Light Show Dec. 11, from 6-10 p.m., at 4257 E Old 24, Lagro. They are offering hot beverages and pastries from their new concession trailer for a freewill donation. There will be 35plus inflatables and 20,000 lights. The Lagro Century Club met Dec. 2, for its annual Christmas luncheon at Moore’s Log Cabin. Members shared memories of their favorite Christmas gift. There were heartwarming tales of Christmases past of the ladies and/or of their parents or grandparents. Members present were Becky Bowman, Linda Collins, Suzan Hamilton, Glynna Harmon, Jane Hatton, Joyce Hite, Kie Kirk, Cindy McGuire, Carolyn Roser, Connie Smith, Susie Snyder, Carrie Williams, and Arlene Wolfgang. Greg and Susie Moore, and Cindy’s mother, Doris Paul, also joined the group for the luncheon. Members also enjoyed exchanging gifts. Arlene read the poem “In Memory of You,” by M.S. Lowndes, to honor three members who died in the past two years: Maxine Baker, Joyce Speelman, and Marjorie Tucker. The Club’s next scheduled meeting will be in April 2022. Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church is a group for Kindergarten through 6th grade. It meets every Wednesday that Metro Schools is in session, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Bible stories, games, praise and worship songs, and supper are included. Parents who have questions can con-

tact the church at lagroumchurch@g mail.com. The Kids’ Klub Christmas Program is Dec. 15 at 6:00 p.m. A meal will be provided for attendees after the program. The children will also receive a special gift at the end of the program. All are welcome to come and support eh children in their program. 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. The Lagro United Methodist Church will be handing out free Christmas Meal bags on Dec. 22, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., while supplies last, in the church parking lot. The bags include a meat and sides. A hot meal-to-go will also be provided that night, while supplies last. 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. 12 is “Glory That

Shines” based on Luke 2:8-14. The Ladies Aid has items for sale: Noodles @ $5.00 quart bag; Pot Holders @ $5.00; Dora Transfers @ $3.00; and Rada Knives. Sunday, Dec. 12, is the Quarterly Offering, and the Board Meeting is after church. The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. The speaker for Dec. 12 is Dan Snyder. The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church is open the third Saturday of every month from 9-10 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash Countyresidents. For more information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-571-4639. The following Northfield students were inducted into the National Honor Society on November 29: Senior – Jaidon Truman; Juniors – Alexandra Cartwright, Mason Fisher, Malachi Higgins, Lillian Hobbs, Ella Hunter, Natalee Kelley, Elijah Kroh, Kylie Leland, Asia Miller, Karson Pratt, Jessica Ray, Avery Shrider, Brooklyn Stout, and Claire Thompson. The Norse Honor students for last week are Layne and Kourtland. Layne was noted for picking up a plastic bottle to put in recycling and Kourtland was noted for being helpful with another student at lunch. Zen will be performing at the 950 Speakeasy Dec. 11, from 8-11 p.m. Their music is a variety of classic rock.

The main entrance of Northfield High School has a Toys for Tots Donation Box sponsored by

the Marine Corps Reserve. Students and staff are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys.

Lagro Happy Birthday: Dec. 8 – Brittany Poe; Dec. 10 – Brad Frieden and Briona Strickler.

To announce a special event, birthday or anniversary, send an email at the address listed, or text 260-571-2577.

The Paper of Wabash County

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 8, 2021

Northfield High School had its National Honor Society induction for 2021-2022 Nov. 29. Principal Jay Snyder welcomed everyone. Kyle Wynn, President of the Society, gave the qualifications required to be a member. The Honor Society standards include Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. Roger Votaw, Society Adviser, read the names of this year’s new members and Wynn presented stoles to the new members. Snyder presented pins and membership cards. Current Members: Emma Beall, Kayden Cruz, Autumn Custer, Ainsley Dale, Jake Halderman, Gabrial Harrington, Meredith Haupert, Crysta Kowalczuk, Ashley Lyons, Emily Pennington, Addy Rosen, Ella Satterthwaite, Annie Schuler, Jacob Snyder, Eric Tracy, and Kyle Wynn. Inductees: (Senior) Jaidon Truman; (Juniors) Alexandra Cartwright, Mason Fisher, Malachi Higgins, Lillian Hobbs, Ella Hunter, Natalee Keller, Elijah Kroh, Kylie Leland, Asia Miller, Karson Pratt, Jessica Ray, Avery Shrider, Brooklyn Stout, and Claire Thompson.

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

Northfield High announces NHS inductees Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

The Northfield High School National Honor Society. Congratulations to all for your great accomplishments! ROSELLA (ROSIE) Dyson will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Dec. 19. She has lived in Wabash County all of her life. She has lived at her current address, 5725 N. 400 W., Wabash, IN 46992, since she and Dick Dyson were married on Dec. 31, 1949. Cards and calls to her would be encouraged to help her celebrate this special day. PASTOR BALMER of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for Dec. 12th will be from Luke 1:26-38 titled “Joy of Serving the Lord.” Third Sunday of Advent will be observed. Offering for the Children Missions will be taken up. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9am. UPCOMING DATES: Dec. 9 – Roann Heritage Group – 6:30 p.m.; Dec. 14 – Roann Town Board Meeting, Town

Hall, 7 p.m. OUR PRAYERS go out to: Don Stevens, Charles “Junior” Smith, Jo Ellen Nelson, Betty Boyer, Coy Eads, Rhonda Van Buskirk, Ken Musselman, Renee Cheanult and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all! CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Dec. 10 – Mr. & Mrs. Keith Ford; Dec. 12 – Mr. & Mrs. Ron Shaw; Dec. 13 – Mr. & Mrs. Cory Hawkins. CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 9 – Jennifer Vigar; Dec. 10 – Jaden Baer; Dec. 11 – Rick Morris, Jessica Houlihan, Marissa Birk, and Philip Draper; Dec. 12 – Grace Krom and Chip Van Buskirk; Dec. 13 – Alice Eller, Bruce Shaw, Steve Foust, and Andrew Hawkins; Dec. 14 – Madeline Cordes and Valerie Doud. PASTOR ROB’S Thoughts for the Week: We all get upset. Life is filled with opportunities to be upset. To be upset is to be

unhappy, disappointed, or worried. There are times to be upset and times to not be upset. We will all subject ourselves to being upset but what we need to consider is how do we deal with upsets. How do we not allow the upset to control us and lead to more problems? There are four questions that we can ask ourselves to control our reaction to upsets and deal responsibly with our actions. The first thing we must do when upset is to ask ourselves, “What just happened?”. Many times, we do not stop and consider what is happening including relationships, circumstances, positions and influence, and other vantage points where there might be another observation. We must identify in order to conquer. We cannot just react because we feel uncomfortable or don’t agree. So, get the facts. Feelings can make

our understanding out of focus. So, stop and ask yourself what just happened. Keep current and fresh with the upset. You may have to tell others around you that you need a moment to consider things. Once you have a proper view of the facts of the upset, you can begin to move forward in dealing with the upset that lies within you. Next, we need to ask ourselves, “What was I thinking?”. Our feelings and actions follow our thinking. Thinking is the control center of our person and responses. It is so easy to just react and not think. We don’t always want to think about what happened but want to get the facts. What is the information that you have? Start asking questions of others who observed the upset. Encourage those who you seek that you are open to their perspective. Listen to what they say and compare it to your

information. We may need to go to the source of the upset and ask questions kindly. Put your feelings aside and allow your mind to develop sound information and understanding. Once we have the facts and have accepted them, we are ready to move forward in our dealing with upsets. Then we need to ask ourselves, “What did we want?”. We all want and desire and often that is the upset. Opposition dares to challenge our wants and that is real and often difficult to deal with. But our desires can be the upset and create upset in our lives. Sometimes we want to put the blame on others, but we must be honest and humble ourselves in the moment. When we put the facts into the feelings, it is up to wisdom at that moment. Will we accept the truth or are we going to be self-focused and allow our desires to

drive our actions? The key here is to be willing to obey truth and be driven by the best facts you have at the moment. Know that you may not have all the information. Facts may come later to add to your understanding. But don’t chuck truth and go crazy in your feelings. This will only add to the upset. The last question that we must ask is, “What did I do?”. Actions is doing. Doing is what others see and our evaluation. We choose actions and no one makes us do anything. We choose what we want to do. The devil doesn’t make us do anything. In fact, the Bible says that what we do comes from our hearts desire. So, stop blaming others and take responsibility and own up to your actions. Do what is best for everyone, not just for yourself. Be upset, but allow yourself to work through your unhappiness, disappointments, and worry. I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10am1pm. Also, I am reachable by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.

TLC farmers market slated for Dec. 11 On Saturday, Dec 11 at 9 a.m. at the Town Life Center we will have its annual indoor farmers market. The market will feature a variety of baked goods and sweet treats, fresh locally-grown fruit, vegetables and herbs. Local farms will have fresh eggs and frozen meats including chicken, beef, pork and lamb as well as maple syrup and honey. We will have those available too! Several local

artists will have handmade jewelry, artwork, pottery, dish towels, aprons, purses, & much more. Get some of your holiday shopping done early while supporting the local economy! If you are

interested in setting up at the farmers market please contact Sarah or Andrew Bolinger, Brittany Denney or Gwen Metzger at 260-213-7720. MARKET @ THE MUSEUM: It is finally here! The North Manchester Center for History welcomes you to their second Market @ the Museum Event,

taking place Nov. 30 – Dec. 11. The Market features local artists with a variety of items from food, candles, baskets, jewelry, artwork and loads of holiday flair! What a great opportunity to visit the museum, check out the newest exhibits and get a little shopping done. While you’re visiting downtown North Manchester why not make a day of it and grab lunch or a cup of coffee downtown and

check out the great shops in town. The Market @ the Museum is open 10 a.m– 4 p.m., Tuesday – Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday. To learn more about the museum and our programs visit: www.northmanchestercenterforhistory.org. The Center for History is located at 122 E Main Street, North Manchester. DONATE BLOOD IN HONOR OF KOLE ADAMIEC: American

Red Cross to host third blood drive in honor of 6-year-old battling cancer on Dec. 11. Kole Adamiec was diagnosed with highrisk Neuroblastoma on April 18, 2021. Kole has a heart of gold. He goes out of his way to make everyone feel loved. He loves all things farm, dinosaur, Komodo dragons, playing in the dirt and his siblings. He’s received many blood transfuContinued on Page 24

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021

www.thepaperofwabash.com

Lions To Have Breakfast With Santa Dec. 11

LaFontaine Lions will host a Santa Breakfast Dec. 11 from 7:30-10 a.m. Santa will arrive at 9 a.m. Proceeds from the freewill donation will go to LaFontaine United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Non parishable food and paper items, as well as canned milk, powered milk, canned vegetables, canned fruit, mixes of all kinds and toilet paper are encouraged. “Troyer Memorial Library” mugs are still on sale. They are $13 per mug or $25 for two. A Christmas Sock Gnome Craft program is planned for Dec. 9 from 2-5 p.m. Christmas Stamp Cards and hot chocolate is available throughout December. VETERANS coffee and snack will be on Friday, Dec. 10, at 9 a.m. Remember to order a brick for your veteran. This is a very nice gift for any holiday. The cost is $75 and it is an 8-inch brick. Just call Jerry Wilson at 765-981-

Members of the LaFontaine Book Club. 4928 to order one and to give him the information for the brick. THE BOOK CLUB from Troyer Memorial Library had a fun day. The group gathered at the home of Carol Cly for lunch and book swap. There was good food, good friends, and good fun. After the book swap each person read the description of their new book. The next meeting will be the first Wednesday in January at 1 p.m. in the library. Come join in the fellowship. The book for discussion is “The Mountains Echo,” and Lynn Wells will be the leader. Books are available to be picked up during library hours. LAFONTAINE/

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP HISTORY CLUB met Nov. 18 in the Troyer Library in LaFontaine. The meeting was called to order by President Alex Guenin. A history program was presented by Regina Hiple on the history of the interurbans. She shared about the beginnings of the interurbans in the late 1800s and early 1900s. More information can be accessed about all of this in the club’s new history book which will be published in 2022. Acting secretary Deb Finch read the minutes of the last meeting. Oren Guenin gave the treasurer’s report. Marsha Jones informed the club

that the library is raising their rental fee. Marsha reported that the Small Town Expo went really well. Discussion concerning the History Tour taken Oct. 30, 2021. It was a total success with 34 attending filling the 85 Trolly to capacity. That tour came out of Wabash on Old State Road 15 with Ron Woodward sharing the history from Chocketown south to St. Rd 124, east to 390E, south to 900S, east to America Rd., south through America to 1050 S., then west into LaFontaine. Touring a little of LaFontaine then south on Thomas Road to Brunner Pike. A tour of the 1812 Battlefield and the Indian school

bought participants back to Thomas Road and turned north on St. Rd 15, through Treaty and north on 50 E. to have lunch and a history lesson at Josiah Whites. Susie Goodpasture shared that in her husband’s grandfather’s items they found a written first-hand account of the battle of 1812. Oren, vice president of the La Fontaine Alumni Association, brought up that president Bob Stewart asked him about having a history tour of LaFontaine the day of The LaFontaine Alumni gathering. That is being looked into. If you are interested save the date of May 7, 2022.

Chair Susie Goodpasture is asking for someone to write articles on Subway and Circle K for the new history book. She has set a final deadline as March 1. There will be no December meeting. Next meeting Jan 27 at 6 p.m. at the Troyer Library. JOSIAH WHITE’S Are you interested in helping Josiah White’s create new possibilities for children, teens, and families? If you feel led to donate, follow this https://josiahwhites.org/donate LAFONTAINE CHRISTIAN CHURCH A journey to discover your Worth in Christ for 5th and 6th Grade Girls on Monday, Dec. 6,

Monday, Dec. 13, and Jan. 3, 2022. Do you have a daughter in 5th or 6th?! This study is for her! We all struggle with feeling not good enough, not smart enough, not pretty enough, etc. In this study we’re going to take a dive and go all in to find our worth in Christ. Be sure to register! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Regina Brane-Hiple Dec. 2 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jerry Wilson, Todd Law, Patricia Brane Dec. 9, Andy Kirk, Danielle Perlich, Dec. 10, D.J. Boyd Dec. 12 Josh Cortez Dec. 13, Meghan Brane Doyle, Ashton Steele Dec. 14, Janet Dailey Dec. 15, Laura Eppley Dec. 16 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Nick and Crystal Jacobson Dec. 16 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.co m or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940.

Lions help community in variety of ways difference is that Officials have had they have an eleca lot of youth come tric motor and run and race, some win on a slotted track. some lose. We had This program was a youth come to started in January race and he was so withdrawn that he 2011 and designed hardly said anyby Lions Michael thing to anyone or and Bonita Snell to the other racers. along with their Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell son, Matt. 260-774-3665 I can tell you he The ECHO pinkynova71@ has really changed. hotmail.com So friendly and Racing program outspoken you was designed to could not tell he help the young, was the same youth that ages 7-16 develop skills and came to race. We had a couself-esteem that they would ple young girls come to race need to live productive and with not very nice attitudes happy lives. The ECHO prowhen the program started. gram gives the youth confiThey changed over a short dence and how to handle period of time. They are accomplishments as well as now married and have famidisappointments. It gives lies of their own and doing the youth an opportunity to very well. make new friendships. Other racers have changed ECHO gives an effort to educate the youth about respect- dramatically as we watched ing one another and to expe- over the years. We had a youth that had very bad rience the camaraderie of anger issues if things didn’t their peers. go his way. Now he takes the We, the ECHO Track

URBANA

The Urbana Lions Club is a sponsor of a lot of activities, especially those activities that would bring an interest into the community as well as the Urbana Lions Club. Through membership in a Lions club, members not only help those in need, but have opportunities to develop personal friendships and leadership skills. The Urbana Lions club members discussed several different ideas. As you know, the Lions are into a whole lot of other activities that are a benefit to the community as well as schools, individual families and several other organizations. The Lions help young people live up to their potential in one of these activities known as ECHO Racing. For those who do not know what ECHO stands for. (E) Electric, (C) Car, (HO) is the Scale. These cars are the size of Hot Wheels; the only

event in stride with no problem. We have witnessed a whole lot of changes in the youth that has made an appearance over the years in the ECHO Racing program. This program will continue for as long as there are youth who want to race, make friends, learn and to have fun. The ECHO program for the youth, ages 7-16 will continue Saturday Jan. 22, 2022 to be held at the Urbana Community building starting at 2 p.m. Upcoming Adult ECHO Racing Program the Urbana Lions Club is going to sponsor. The ECHO races will take place on Jan. 8, 2022 at 1 p.m. Snack and soft drink menu has been selected for this event. The cost per adult driver will be $5. This is a onetime charge no matter how many races that one adult needs to run. The number of races will be

determined by how many adult drivers there are. You will not need to bring a HO Slot Car. They will be furnished. Tell all your adult friends about this event the Urbana Lions Club is about to put on this January. Come and enjoy the day of racing and see what ECHO and the Lions are all about. We are ECHO, Electric Car HO scale racing. Prayer concerns: Ronnie Anderson, John Eltzroth, Julie Miller, Marilyn Karns, Lowell Karns, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, Jerry Pennington, Mary Ann Mast, our Nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders and health providers. If anyone would like to have Continued on Page 24

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021

Urbana

...continued from Page 23

their name added or removed from prayer concerns, please contact me. Condolences to Wyatt Engle’s family and friends from Michael and Bonita Snell. Christmas Idea: If by chance you are looking for a special Christmas gift to give this year here is an idea. You could purchase an Urbana History book. This book contains history of

Urbana starting from 1852 to present. This would be a cool item to give as a Christmas gift to an Urbana resident or anyone else that is curious about Urbana’s history. Call Shirley at 260774-3626. Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on November 17, 2021. This group tries to meet every Wednesday around 7:30 a.m. Those attending were Steve

Gilbert, Tom and Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer. If you are interested in seeing what this bunch is all about, come on down some Wednesday morning and have breakfast with them. I’m sure they won’t turn you away. Urbana Yoke Parish Church Outreach Committee has once again adopted a cottage at White’s Institute. The boys in this

cabin will receive gifts from our congregation along with a pizza on Tuesday, December 14th. If you would like to attend please let Chris Hann know. It is for adults only, per rules of White’s. We will also fill their pantry with teenage junk food, Monetary donations for this can also be given to Chris Hann. Fall is upon us: This is the time the trees are begin-

ning to shed their leaves and that means the street drains in Urbana need a little more attention. Please take time to remove the leaves from these drains. This will help with the water drainage in Urbana. Birthday wishes: Dec. 1 Brian Chamberlain, Dec. 2 JeanAnn Lauer, Dec. 10 Jaden Baer, Dec. 13 Brogyn Stith and Dec. 16 Helen Dawes.

North Manchester news sions since starting treatment. Kole’s parents; Andrew and Jade (Kennedy) Adamiec and family want to help educate the community about the need for and importance of blood donations. Kole is currently undergoing his second stem cell transplant at Riley Children’s Hospital. For updates on Kole follow “Team Kole a Neuroblastoma Warrior” on Facebook or “teamkole.neuroblastomawarrior” on Instagram. The event will be held at Manchester Elementary School Gym, 301 River Road, North Manchester on Saturday Dec 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call 1800 RED CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org sponsor code Kole to schedule your blood donation appointment N. M. UNITED METHODIST CHRISTMAS CANTATA: The North Manchester United Methodist Church will be hosting the free Christmas Cantata “Christmas All Year Long” on Sunday, Dec 12 at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church located at 306 East Second Street, North Manchester. Directed by Terry McKee, and narrated by Pastor Steve Bahrt, Angie Briner, and Jim Smith. We will feature vocalists and instrumentalist from the communi-

ty and Manchester University. MANCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT: ’Tis the season for a holiday concert, and the Manchester Symphony Orchestra has a festive lineup on Sunday, Dec. 12. The Holiday Concert is 3 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus of Manchester University. General admission is $15. Tickets can be ordered at www.manchestersymphonyorchestra.org or purchased at the door. Admission is free

for those 18 and younger, and for Manchester University students, staff and faculty. Masks and social distancing are required. Symphony conductor is Debra Lynn, and she selected Manchester University junior Mason Kniola to conduct “Marche Militaire.” He is the first student to conduct the symphony in its 83-year history. McKee Mortuary in North Manchester is the concert sponsor. AMERICAN LEGION SERVING BREAKFAST: The American Legion Post S.A.L is open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. every

...continued from Page 22 Monday serving breakfast, noon lunch ‘special’ and soup at the Laketon Post Home on Troyer Road. FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Guidelines will be in place for the safety of visitors and staff. Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester. THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 North Market St., next door to

The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc. Everything is FREE. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. Manchester. NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail

.com or you may call me at 260-9828800. The deadline for timely news to

appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon.

STATE OF INDIANA COURT

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT

COUNTY OF WABASH

) CAUSE NO. 85C01-2111-MI-793

) SS: IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: KAYLA CANNON PETITIONER

)

) )

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Kayla Cannon, whose mailing address is: 550 Hamlin St., Wabash, IN 46992, hereby gives notice that Kayla Cannon has filed a petition in the Wabash Circuit Court requesting that her name be changed to Kayla Cannon. Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on January 14, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Kayla Cannon Petitioner November 15, 2021 Date Judicial Officer NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION CAUSE NO. 85C01-2111-EU-000100 In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Vicki Lee Larrowe was on the 12th day of November, 2021, appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Todd C. Larrowe, deceased, who died on the 1st day of November, 2021. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within Three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within Nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 12th day of November, 2021. Lori J. Draper Clerk of the Wabash Circuit Court For Wabash County, Indiana Attorney for estate:

12/1, 12/8/21

STATE OF INDIANA

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

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT )SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) 2021 TERM IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ) OF ) CAUSE NO 85C01-2109-EU-000079 STEVEN LEE BRYANT, ) DECEASED ) NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Wabash Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that Joyce Ann Bryant was, on the 23rd day of September, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Steven Lee Bryant, deceased, who died on the 7th day of August, 2021. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 23rd day of September, 2021. Lori J. Draper CLERK OF THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT CASS COUNTY, INDIANA /S/ John C. Muehlhausen Attorney for Estate John C. Muehlhausen, Esq. Attorney ID# 9245-09 MUEHLHAUSEN LAW OFFICE 412 East Broadway Logansport, IN 46947 Tel.: (574)387-6554 12/8, 12/15/21

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021

E SSENTIAL SS S SENTIAL E NTIAL B USINESSES USIN U SINESSES E SS E S

D ISPLAY YOUR SERVICES DISPLAY

DIR D DIRECTORY IRECTORY E CTORY

www.thepaperofwabash.com

Gary Stout Carpenter 30 Years of Carpentry Experience

G ET RESULTS FAST! GET

Quality is our STRENGTH

260-330-2551 Windows, Doors, Siding, Room Additions

(6#27)40/535-6/512 ,7$44!7*12/0137 '01.06 7&5.27% 7+ 6536"347 Licensed & Insured

260-563-3817 bsimpson@bjs-services.com Commercial & Residential • Weed Control • Fertilizer

New Roofs, Rubber Roofs, Facia and Soffit, Specializing in Roof Ventilation

Free Estimates & Insured Paul Little-Owner

765-981-4812 Cell: 260-571-4812 Mike Olinger Sales Representative

Cell 574-930-0534

MWS Construction, LLC Amish Builders

• New Homes • Framing • Roofing • Remodeling • Pole Barns Concrete • Decks • Drywall

Free Estimates • Insured • Licensed Willie: (260) 229-6349

Custom Design and Build

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

The Paper of Wabash County, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 5:00 on Fridays

Articles For Sale

Mobile Homes

AVON NATIVITY Collectibles. Complete set (22 pieces). Dated 19821985. Seen on eBay for $265. Selling for $150. 260-571-2708.

WANTED: DO you have a MOBILE HOME you want to sell? Call or text 574218-3300. We need single wides, double wides & modulars. Look forward to hearing from you!

FOR SALE: 26 bales of hay. $5/bale. 3rd cutting, more grass than alfalfa. 260-982-4044. LEFT-HANDED PSE Thunderbolt Compound bow with bow sight, advantage green, 36” axle to axle, 50-60 pound. 260563-3400. UTILITY TRAILER with tail-lights plus 4-15” tires. 6 ft. x 12 ft., have title. $1300 or best offer. 765-4692774.

Employment

WANTED: PART-TIME farm help. 15 hours a week for room & board. No texts. 260-344-3201, 260-5780347.

Services

Wanted

Wanted Coins! Always Buying Coins, Gold & Silver Jewelry.

50+ Years Experience. Please call me before you sell!

Tom’ s Coins 260-571-3553

December 8, 2021

The Paper of Wabash County

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 5:00 on Fridays

Auto

www.thepaperofwabash.com

The Paper of Wabash County

December 8, 2021