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Workers from the Dale/Haupert farm harvest corn last fall from one of the fields. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Dale/Haupert family named

2021 Farm Family of the Year Officials from Grow Wabash County and the Salute to Ag committee have announced the Dale/Haupert family has been selected as the 2021 Farm Family of the Year.

The Dale and Haupert families will be celebrated for their contributions to the Wabash County agriculture industry during Grow Wabash County’s annual Salute to Ag Dinner on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

“Agriculture is a leading industry in Wabash County, creating hundreds of jobs and hundreds of millions in revenue every year,” Howard Halderman, chair of the Salute to Agriculture committee, said. “In addition, farmers are excellent stewards of the land and the environment working to protect their soils and water on their property. The farmers in Wabash County not only feed their families, but they are feeding the world. . Their work supports many ancillary businesses in the communities which helps to keep our communities vibrant.”

The Dale-Haupert farms have operated out of Wabash County for multiple generations through their production of crops such as corn, soybean and wheat as well as eggs and pork. Their farms have also made extra efforts to ensure their methods are environmentally friendly.

This year’s Farm Family is extra special because it is the first time in this event’s

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history, the Farm Family uses the same facilities and property as a previous Farm Family of the Year winner. Scott and Wendel Dawes previously owned one of the farms used by the Dale/Haupert family and

Kip Tom, this year’s Salute to Agriculture keynote speaker.

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was awarded the 2012 Farm Family of the Year award.

“We are thrilled to be recognizing the Dale/Haupert family this year for their commitment to not only producing in Wabash County, but taking the extra steps to ensure that their farming practices are sustainable,” Keith Gillenwater, president and CEO of Grow Wabash County, said.

“Agriculture has been and remains a key pillar in Wabash County’s economy and we are honored to be celebrating these hardworking producers for the impact they have on our county and beyond.”

This year’s Salute to Agriculture will feature Kip Tom as the keynote speaker. Tom is the former UN Ambassador for Food and Agriculture for the United States which talks about food safety and feeding the population on a global level. Tom is also the principal of Tom Farms, located in Kosciusko County.

The 2022 Salute to Ag Dinner will take place on Wednesday, March 9, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Heartland REMC building, 350 Wedcor Avenue in Wabash.

Tickets are $25 each and sponsorship opportunities are available ranging from $100 all the way up to $2,500. Registration can be done online at www.growwabashcounty.com/ag2022 or by contacting Grow Wabash County via email,

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MSD board honors Kylee Vrooman

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com At the regular meeting of Metropolitan School District of Wabash County’s board of trustees Jan. 25, the board heard an update on a credit recovery program and the district recognized a key player in the eight-year-old program.

According to Tonya Boone, director of MSDWC’s Bridge Program, dozens of students are introduced into the program on a nearly constant basis.

“Every one of those students goes through Kylee’s hands,” Boone said, referring to Kylee Vrooman, the program’s transition coordinator. “So, she meets with

them and orients their families, spending all that time, just meeting with the families, making sure they’re onboarded.

She’s reaching out and getting them engaged in our onboarding process.

She’s kind of the first voice and first face that the families meet.”

Vrooman was nominated for the staff spotlight award by co-worker Kara Guiff.

“Kylee gives 100 percent to her job,” Guiff said. “She’s thoughtful and does a great job with getting our students going and stays on top of things diligently.

She’s always kind and asks how she can help. She’s truly a huge asset to the Bridge program. This is true

Kylee Vrooman, left, receives the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County Staff Spotlight from co-worker Kara Guiff. Photo provided every day of Kylee.”

Guiff told the board that when she came to the district from another corporation, it was Vrooman who made her feel most welcome.

“When I came to MSD after 29 and a half years at another corporation, she was so welcoming to me,” Guiff said.

“I mean, she had her 100,000 things she was doing, but

she never made feel like she couldn’t stop and help me with something and help me figure out how to transition to be part of the Bridge program.”

Vrooman thanked Guiff, Boone and the board for the award.

“This is my sixth year, with MSD,” she said. “This is where I’m supposed to be.

The Department of the Air Force selected March Air Reserve Base, California, as the preferred location to host the next KC46A Pegasus aircraft.

Grissom had been in the running, and was selected as a reasonable alternative, along with Tinker AFB, Okla.

The final basing selection will be made in the fall of 2023 allowing environmental studies to be completed at both the preferred locations, as well as the reasonable alternative locations.

“We put our best foot forward and had a very strong and competitive package,” said Col. Thom Pemberton, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander.

“The support we received from the community and our elected officials, was and continues to be tremendous.”

“Grissom has long been known as the gold standard in KC-135R operations, and we will continue to be,” Pemberton said.

“We maintain and fly them better than anyone.”

While Grissom wasn’t selected for the current Main Operating Base 5, or a previous MOB 3, that doesn’t rule out basing in the future.

“I truly believe that Grissom will be home to a new refueling aircraft eventually, but this just wasn’t our time,” Pemberton said.

Hundreds benefit from MSD credit recovery program

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com

The board of trustees for Metropolitan School District of Wabash County heard an update Jan. 25 on that corporation’s credit recovery program during the board’s regular meeting.

Tonya Boone, director of MSDWC’s Bridge Program, told the board that hundreds of students have benefited from the eight-year-old program.

“We’ve served over 427 students so far this year and in the last few days we’re pushing 10 new applicants and

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that’s how our world goes,” Boone said. “It’s just constant in and out and so it takes a lot of maneuvering and teachers being very flexible and working their tails off to get students engaged.”

Since its 2014 inception, the program has helped nearly 400 students earn high school

diplomas. Boone told the board that already this year, a large number of students have attained this goal.

“I wanted to highlight our graduates,” she said. “So far this year, just in the first semester, we’ve had 48 graduates so that’s pretty exciting. We’ve got a lot more on the docket to hopefully have done by this summer time and so we’re pretty excited for them and for a lot of those students it’s been an opportunity that they would not have had otherwise. So, we really appreciate you guys’ continued support of this program and of our

students and our mission.”

Boone said that as students complete the program, others arrive, hoping to use the initiative to their benefit.

“We have 30 students that we are working on for enrollment and hope to have done by next week,” said Boone.

“We get a lot accomplished for a small number of people.”

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Visit Wabash County director gives updates on agency’s work

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Christine Flohr has been busy the last few weeks, explaining to local officials the good work her office has been doing for Wabash County.

Flohr, executive director of Visit Wabash County, made presentations before the Wabash County Council on Jan. 18 and the Wabash County Commissioners and Wabash City Council on Jan. 24.

She is expected to present before the North Manchester Town Council in March.

In addition to addressing commissioners on the morning of Jan. 24, Flohr had several business owners from around Wabash County speak on behalf of Visit Wabash County. They were invited to speak about the agency’s help with their businesses, and to stress before commissioners the need for funding at the existing level.

Commissioners considered slashing the Visit Wabash County budget for this year during budget talks in 2021.

“I wanted to take some time to make

you aware of where we are with some things,” she told commissioners.

“When I came to the city and county in 2016 to ask for investment money from CEDIT, I came to you with a plan – what we were going to do, how we were going to accomplish and draw larger attention to Wabash County, and what we were going to do to accomplish getting back that investment.”

She continued: “When I learned last year that the county commissioners were considering cutting our funding, it was shocking, because every year we met or exceeded the expectations that were outline for us, every year, year after year.”

Flohr proceeded to highlight various aspects of the plan, including: Facilitate, collaborate, and build complementary organizational plans to leverage local resources, grants and project implementation.

Market the city on a national, state, regional and local level to attract additional tourism spending and business investment.

Facilitate and function as a primary advocate on

behalf of the City of Wabash within the Wabash County Area and region on the advancements of Wabash County.

Mentor and advise the small business community on marketing, brand management, and public relations.

Grow tourism spending in the City of Wabash through program and project development.

Function as an economic development advocate for employee recruitment and retention, educational advancement, and business/industry recruitment.

Tourism spending has increased by the millions year after year, Flohr told The Paper of Wabash County. When Visit Wabash County first approached the city and county for support in 2016, tourism spending was at $43 Million.

As of 2019, tourism spending was at $59 million.

In addition, she noted, targeting larger markets has directly resulted in the increase in short term “Airbnbstyle” stays to open. Operators

like Ryan Elward who owns five vacation rental properties on Lukens Lake is booked solid with guests from all over the country. The same can be said for the others, as well.

Several local business owners told commissioners about the help Visit Wabash County has provided them in recent years.

Justin Gillespie, who owns the 950 Speak Easy in Lagro and one of the Airbnbs in that town, said, Visit Wabash County has been a valuable asset, with such things as “the trolley tours it brings around.”

Gillespie said he speaks with customers and asks how they learned about the business.

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Visitors listen to music during the Bluegrass at Hopewell event which was coordinated by the staff of Visit Wabash County.

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February 2, 2022

MLK ceremony leads off Manchester U series NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University’s Values, Ideas and the Arts series has a robust schedule for spring semester, starting with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance and Rededication Ceremony.

The ceremony took place Tuesday, Feb. 1. King spoke at Manchester on Feb. 1, 1968, his last speech on a college campus before he was slain. The Manchester community gathers at this time each year to reflect on King’s life and the ways we can honor his legacy.

At the ceremony, Timothy Lake of Wabash College will explore what King identified as America’s tripleevils: militarism, racism and poverty.

“Why America Might Go to Hell” was the title of what would have been King’s next sermon, but he was assassinated before it was completed.

Lake will explore that subject and

Martin Luther King Jr. walks with A. Blair Helman, Manchester president, on Feb. 1, 1968, on the North Manchester campus. Manchester University Archives connect it with King’s passion for social justice.

The ceremony presentation will be livestreamed at www.facebook.co m/ManchesterUniv .

Other presentations are at 11 a.m.

Monday’s in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus, unless otherwise noted. All except the “Spaces” concert are free and open to the

public. Masks and social distancing are required.Other presentations will also be livestreamed on the Manchester Facebook page.

Check the schedule at www.manchester.edu/academics/VIA for updates.

Feb. 7 “Mindfulness and Impacts on Mental Well-Being” by Jon Walker, a retired physician from Modestly Mindful

is our speaker. This will also be livestreamed on Facebook.

Feb. 14 - “How Did the Taliban Get the Holy Grail?”

Janina Traxler, professor emerita of French and English at Manchester, will speak about the legend of the Holy Grail as it is treated in popular culture. She is a 1973 Manchester graduate.

Feb. 21 - “I Never

Honeywell adds 3 shows to Eagles lineup

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment adds to the list of concerts set for 2022.

All three of these shows will be at the beautiful Eagles Theatre, recently refurbished and reopened in February 2020.

Tickets go on sale Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased by calling 260-563-1102 or online at www.honeywella rts.org.

The Gambler Ret urns: The Ultimate Kenny Rogers

Tribute Show – Thursday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Theatre Experience the legendary music of Kenny Rogers with award-winning recording artist Alan Turner and a full band. The musical journey spans over six decades of hits with songs like “The Gambler,” “Lady,” “Islands in the Stream,” “Lucille,” and many more. Most seats $25, $35.

Limited premium seating $50.

Garrison Keillor Tonight – Friday, May 6, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Theatre Author Garrison Keillor will present an evening of stories and poetry, some sung sonnets, a tribute to the pleasures of growing old, and the News from Lake Wobegon.

Most seats $28, $38.

Limited premium seating $58.

The Rush Tribute Project – Thursday, September 15, 7:30 p.m.,Eagles Theatre The Rush Tribute

Project is an homage to one of the most influential bands in rock history. Combining skilled musicianship with exciting performances, RTP covers all 40-plus years of Rush’s amazing career by painstakingly recreating the sound and energy with vintage instruments, clothes, and sounds for a concert experience that is unparalleled! Most seats $25, $35.

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Give Up”: Reflections on Volunteering at a Juvenile Prison” by faculty member Stacy EricksonPesetski. She will share reflections on

her four summers leading a Shakespeare class at Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility.

Feb. 28 - “Meant for So Much More” is the topic of President Dave McFadden’s Sring Convocation. A 1982 Manchester graduate, he will talk about “setting your personal GPS” and becoming your best self.

March 7 - “Race and Racism, Historical and Current Experiences.” A panel of alumni and current students of color will talk about their experiences and perspectives.

March 14 “PeaceTech: Engineering to Change the World”

by Zia Haque will

look at how we can think about peace and train young peacebuilders and peace engineers in a digital age. He directs the Baker Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies at Juniata College.

April 4 “Manchester and the United Nations: The Legacy of Andrew Cordier.”

Manchester seniors Christopher Carroll and Omar Gadzhiev will discuss the United Nations and Manchester’s historical relationship with the institution.

April 11 - In “CommuniKate: Artalive,” Kate Billingsley offers a comic performance portraying a young American moving to Spain, using Continued on Page 5

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MU’s genome program grows 10-fold in 5 years FORT WAYNE — Pharmacogenomics (PGx) at Manchester University is the most popular master’s degree program in the nation for genome sciences, according to College Factual.

The program has grown from eight students in the summer of 2016 to 81 students in fall 2021.

Offering both oncampus and online programs based in Fort Wayne, Manchester’s MS in PGx gives students the opportunity to join one of the newest and most exciting fields of science: precision medicine, also known as personalized medicine.

Pharmacogenomi cs, the study of the relationship between an individual’s genetics and their response to a medication allows physicians and other clinicians to prescribe drugs to

maximize therapy early on and avoid or decrease the risk of adverse effects.

The program is nationally recognized for innovative teaching. This past spring, it received the 2021 Innovation in PGx Teaching Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy special interest group specializing in pharmacogenomics.

College Factual also said Manchester’s MS in PGx is the most focused program of its type in the nation.

Those with an MS in PGx are often employed in genetic testing, translational science and pharmaceutical industries as applied scientists in pharmacogenomic testing, which can include sample accessioning and preparation, amont other things.

Series improvisation and cultural anecdotes.

April 18 - Alicia Smith, community liaison with Junction Coalition in Toledo, Ohio, presents “Environmental Justice & Community Democracy — BIPOC & Beyond,” an exploration of justice and fairness for people in the face of climate injustice.

April 25 - Mary Miller, CEO and owner of JANCOA Janitorial Services, will speak in “Dream Big” about how treating people well at work has transformed her life.

May 2 “Trailblazers: Honoring Manchester’s First Black Students” is the keynote address on the day Manchester is naming the Academic Center in honor of siblings Martha and Joseph Cunningham.

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...continued from Page 4 Manchester seniors will talk about their senior honors theses: Kendall Brown, “Immigration in Wabash County: A Case Study;” Madison Brown, “Efficacy of Variations of Carbocyclic Nucleoside Analogues Against HIV Protease;” Mallory Sands, “Investigating the Local and Systemic Wounding Response in Soybeans;” and Samuel Springer, “Social Media and

Me: An Analysis of the Relationship between Social Media Usage, SelfEsteem and Identity among Sexual and Ethnic Minority Members.”

May 15 at 3 p.m. in Cordier - Violist Derek Reeves performs the world premiere of “Spaces,” a concerto composed for him by Professor Debra Lynn, director of choral organizations and vocal studies at Manchester.

GOOD WORDS . . .

Have you ever asked a question in which you have no answer? Of course you have. We all have! Our ability to understand is limited, as too our perspective.

It is natural to seek answers. Yet many simply raise protest!

God asked why? Why do the nations rage? (Psalm 2) We see that God simply laughs at such evil plotting. God’s plans are just & good; many want to throw off His restraint. God’s plans lead to blessings!

Is your heart unsettled? How does it feel to know that God has a good plan?

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Car Recyclers receives IDEM award INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of E nv i ro n m e n t a l Management (IDEM) presented Car Recyclers, Inc., located at 13685 North State Road 13, North Manchester, with its third Indiana Clean Yard-Gold Level award in recognition of the company’s efforts to protect the environment.

Hani Sharaya, IDEM’s Senior E nv i ro n m e n t a l Engineer, presented a commemorative certificate to Kelly and Katrina Kerlin, owners of Car Recyclers, Inc., during a site visit on Jan. 11.

Salvage yards receive and store wrecked vehicles c o n t a i n i n g antifreeze, gasoline, oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, batteries, mercury switches, and tires. If not

Hani Sharaya (from left), IDEM's Senior Environmental Engineer, presented the Indiana Clean Yard - Gold Level certificate to Katrina and Kelly Kerlin, Owners of Car Recyclers, Inc. Photo provided managed properly, wrecked vehicles stockpiled in salvage yards can pose an environmental threat.

IDEM is committed to helping auto salvage recyclers ensure environm e n t a l

protection.IDEM has partnered with Au t o m o t ive Recyclers of Indiana, Inc. (ARI) to develop the “Indiana Clean Yar d” recognition program to reward a u t o salvage yard opera-

tors who meet two different levels of requirements: “Indiana Clean Yar d” and “Indiana Clean Yar d – Gold Level.”

All Hoosier businesses can obtain free, confidential compliance assis-

tance and request confidential site visits by contacting IDEM’s Office of Compliance and T e c h n i c a l Assistance (CTAP) at 800-988-7901 or by visiting the website at idem.IN.gov/cta p/.

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Vincent Baucco, 86

Joan ‘Josie’ Wade, 86

U.S. Navy veteran

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May 20, 1930 – Jan. 23, 2022

June 2, 1935 - Jan. 25, 2022 Vincent John Baucco, 86, of Wabash, died at 9:05 a.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash.

He was born on June 2, 1935, in Germantown, Pa., to Vincent John Sr. and Emma (Cerra) Baucco.

Vincent married Judith K. Rice in Jacksonville, Fla. on Nov. 7, 1959; she died Nov. 23, 2020. He was a meteorologist in the U.S. Navy, serving 24 years, retiring in 1976. After retirement, Vince worked for the Wabash Street Department and the Wabash Wastewater plant.

He was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church, and was a 4th degree knight in the Wabash Knights of Columbus. Vince was an avid gardener and bowler, and enjoyed carpentry work, coin collecting, playing cards, and bocce ball.

He is survived by six children, Stephen (Dawn) Baucco of Louisville, Ky., Donna Marie Lupson of Tarpon Springs, Fla., Nicholas (Carrie) Baucco of Wabash, Daniel Baucco of Bloomington, Matthew (Mary Fisher) Baucco of Washington, D.C., and Andrew (Shelly) Baucco of Wabash; 14 grandchildren, and 10 greatgrandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Sylvia Baucco, nine brothers and sisters, granddaughter, Mallori Kastner, and great-grandson, Sora Baucco.

A memorial mass took place Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash, with Father Levi Nkwocha officiating. Visitaiton was Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash; a rosary service also took place Preferred memorial is Knights of Columbus Gibault Schools.

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

Joan Brooke “Josie” Wade, 86, of Wabash, died at 12:15 p.m., Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, a day after her 86th birthday following a short illness in her hometown.

She was born to Carl and Clara Elizabeth (Brooks) Hettler, on Jan. 23, 1936, and lived in Laketon, Roann, Disko, Burkett, and North Manchester.

Josie Wade touched so many through her love of music, delighting young and old with singing performances, theatre, variety shows, many times singing alongside Bob in loving duets. When she was 7 years old, she sang on a WOWO radio program and never stopped singing.

She sang at countless weddings and funerals, community events, singing the national anthem at baseball games and veteran’s events.

Josie was a 1953 graduate of Central High School in North Manchester. She married Robert M. “Bob” Wade on Oct. 9, 1953, at the Walnut Street Church of the Brethren in North Manchester.

They lived in North Manchester and moved to Wabash, where they gifted their children with a near idyllic childhood full of love, faith and fun.

Josie and her husband Bob were longtime members of the First United Methodist Church in Wabash, where they sang in the choir for more than sixty years. She will be missed as a member and soloist. She and Bob also loved local theatre and performed in multiple shows. Josie was beloved as Glinda in The Wizard of Oz. Bringing joy through music, she was also a founding member of the Wabash Musicale.

Bob and Jo wintered in Fort Myers where they managed and performed in the Variety shows. Josie also sang in the Jazz Sessions in Palmetto Palms. Known throughout their Fort Myers community as a competitive tennis player, she also opened the tournaments singing the national anthem.

She worked in the Wabash City Schools system as the secretary at the junior high building for more than 20 years and helped many with reading in Indianapolis schools.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Robert M. “Bob” Wade of Wabash; three children, Todd R. (Debbie) Wade of Carmel, Angela Brooke (Michael) Beauchamp and Julie M. Kinzer, both of Wabash; nine grandchildren, Mark Wade of Denver, Colo., Tim (Blair) Wade of Rockville, Michael Wade of Carmel, Parker (Katie) Beauchamp of Wabash and Boulder, Colo., Chelsea Brooke (Ryan) Rediger of Fishers, Hayley (Ty) Renbarger of Wabash, Taylor (Samantha) Kinzer and Derek (Kayla) Kinzer, both of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jordan Kinzer US Navy, currently deployed in Iceland; eight great-grandchildren, Beckett Shaw, Henry Beauchamp, Cora Beauchamp, Neveah Rediger, Florence Renbarger, Walker Wade, Aurora Kinzer, and Ruby Brooke Rediger.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, John, James, Jack, and Carl Hettler, Jr., and three sisters, Marvine Hayes, Bettie Jayne Coen, and Mary Lou Burch.

Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass St., Wabash, with the Rev. Nathan Whybrew officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Visitation was Saturday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash.

Preferred memorial is The Access Youth Center.

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

Dorothy ‘Dot’ Neff, 91

Dorothy “Dot” Neff, 91, passed away Jan. 23, 2022, in Plymouth.

She was born May 20, 1930, in Hartford City, to William & Esther (Ely) Kravis.

On Feb. 4, 1950, she married her high school sweetheart, Eugene “Gene” Neff.

Together they were blessed with three children.

She is survived by her daughter, Jane (Don) Huff; grandchildren, Jessica Tullis, Rachael (Paul) Tullis, Ben Tullis, Abby (Nate) Kamp, and Gini (Levi) Lenton. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Brady, Chandler, Tom, Bindi, Carter, Malachi, and a brother, Bob (Joann) Kravis.

Dot was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gene, son, Brad William Neff, daughter, Genie Sue Neff and a brother, Kenneth Kravis.

Grandma Dot was the heart of her family and loved the gatherings at her home.

She liked to play games, work puzzles, just be silly and have fun. Dot loved Jesus and attended Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church for years. A private family service will be in the spring.

Elkhart Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Janice Shafer, 76 Lifetime Sweetser resident June 20, 1945 – Jan. 23, 2022 Janice Kay Shafer, 76, a lifetime resident of Sweetser, passed away at 2:10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on June 20, 1945, to Virgil and Ethel (Davis) Shafer in Sweetser.

Janice is survived by two brothers, James (Dessie) Shafer of Swayzee, and Eddie (Casey) Shafer of Sweetser; nine nieces and nephews, Connie Whybrew, Michael Shafer, Jennifer Barley, Christy Shafer, Greg Shafer, Jeff Shafer, John Shafer, Jeff Bowland, and Amy Miller. She is proceeded in death by her parents.

Graveside services were Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Sweetser, with the Rev. Everett Shattuck officiating.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine Chapel, LaFontaine, have been trusted with Janice Shafer’s final arrangements.

Online condolences at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

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Betty Herron, 96

Jason Gray, 50

Enjoyed bowling

Enjoyed the outdoors

Sept. 7, 1925 – Jan. 23, 2022

Worked with youth

Dec. 28, 1971 – Jan. 22, 2022

July 5, 1957 – Jan. 23, 2022

Betty Lavon Herron, 96, of Wabash, died at 9 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at her home.

She was born on Sept. 7, 1925, in Loganpsort, to Harry and Minnie (Miller) Smith.

Betty married Donald Robert Herron in Logansport, on July 18, 1948; he died May 2, 2011. She was a member of Church of Our Savior United Methodist Church, and after its closing, she became a member of the Christ United Methodist Church.

Betty enjoyed bowling and bowled in several leagues for 75 years. She also enjoyed shopping, putt-putt golf, the Chicago Cubs, and Indiana Hoosiers basketball.

She is survived by six children, Darlene Isaac, Sharon Herron, Vicky Herron, Dale (Linda) Herron, Jerome (Tina) Herron, and William Herron, all of Wabash; four grandchildren, Sandra (William) Booth, Tony Isaac, Amber Herron, Dexter Herron; six great-grandchildren, Steven Green, Lillie Green, Kadence Herron, Dillon Herron, Axille Herron, and Daxon Herron.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Daniel Herron, sister, Edith Singleton, and step brother, Bermond Smith.

Visitation and funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Nathan Whybrew officiating. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport.

Preferred memorial is Alzheimer’s and Dementia Foundation.

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

James S. Deck, 87, of rural Roann, died at 8:55 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

He was born on Oct. 11, 1934, in Peru, to Gordon and Phyllis (Hoffman) Deck.

James was a 1953 graduate of Roann High School. He married Donna Shinn on April 2, 1971 at the Roann First Brethren Church.

James was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of the Roann Christian Church, and a former member of the Roann Volunteer Fire Department. He adored his family, and farming was his passion.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Deck of Roann; three children, Kaye (Jeff) Krom of Roann, Beverly (Rex) Renz of North Manchester, and Jimmy (Lauren) Deck of Roann; eight grandchildren, Jessika Krom, Jenna Krom, and Jaycie

Jason Vaughn Gray, 50, of Wabash, died at 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at his home.

He was born on Dec. 28, 1971, in Wabash, to Larry Gray and Becky (Gaines) Miller.

Jason married Erin Marie Harlan in Wabash on April 17, 2009. He worked at Millwright Solutions in Wabash. Jason enjoyed ice fishing, camping, fishing, gardening, painting, welding, reading, collected tools, and loved the outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Erin Marie Gray; four sons, Dylin Wayne Gray, Trent Vaughn Gray, Saxon Allen Gray, and Vaughn Erin-Eaugen Gray, all of Wabash; six grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Brad Gray and Larry “Todd” Gray, both of Wabash, Laura Gray of Noblesville, Lisa Gray, Lindsay Green, and Adam (Tiffany) Gray, all of Wabash, Ryan Gray of Noblesville, and Darren Drabenstot of Indiana; step mother Nancy Gray of Wabash; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Trent Gray.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash, with Terry Brewer officiating. Friends may call 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

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

Karen Bussard, 64

Karen Jai Shockey Bussard, 64, of Roann, died at 5:38 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 5, 1957, in Marion, to Ronald and Nancy (Bradford) Shockey.

Karen attended high school in Port Charlotte, Fla. In high school, Karen was a member of the saddle and horse club in 4H, and the marine biology club, interests she held all her life. She then received her bachelor’s degree from Manchester University in 1996, and her M.S.W. (Master’s in Social Work) from Indiana University in 1998.

She worked primarily as a psychotherapist and counselor for atrisk adolescents. She was instrumental in the creation of the Youth Activity Center (YAC) in South Padre Island, Texas, a community center that provided a safe haven and educational opportunities for kids and teens.

On May 11, 2020, she married William “Bill” Bussard. Both widowed, they re-connected after being friends for many years.

They shared a love for gardening, serving the community, and taking long motorcycle rides.

Karen was naturally generous and effusive, and felt uniquely called to serve and love kids and teenagers. She often referred to herself as “big kid.” She enjoyed sharing her cooking secrets, and baking too much, so she had an excuse to give it away to friends and neighbors. Her favorite spots were anywhere with family, or a quiet fishing boat. Her giving spirit was infectious and she desired to share with everyone the Love that God had for them, especially through her service with Warsaw Community Church.

She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Bussard of Roann; two sons, David Dyson of Denver, and Benjamin Dyson of Rochester; two step children, Sarah Bussard of Wichita, Kan., and Aaron Bussard of Roann; six grandchildren; mother, Nancy Shockey of Silver Lake; and brother, Ron Shockey of North Manchester.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Shockey, and sister, Katherine Morris.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service - Roann, 335 S. Chippewa Road, Roann, with Pastor Jeff Pfeiffer officiating. Friends may call 12:30 - 2 pm, Saturday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery at a later date.

Preferred memorial is Warsaw Community Church Missions.

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

James S. Deck, 87 Former member Roann FD Oct. 11, 1934 – Jan. 27, 2022 Krom, all of Roann, Trevor Renz and Elizabeth “Izzy” Renz, both of North Manchester, Ethan Marshall of North Manchester, Natalie Deck and Jimmy Deck Jr., both of Roann. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother, John T. Deck, and his sister, Helen Deck.

Funeral services were Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Road,

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Roann, with Chris Ponchot officiating.

Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Visitation was Monday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Roann Volunteer Fire Department.

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

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Edward Tarter, 66

Donna Correll, 91

U.S. Army veteran

Owned Mill End Upholstery

Sept. 26, 1955 – Jan. 16, 2022

June 3, 1930 – Jan. 27, 2022

Edward Lee Tarter, 66, Denver, passed away at 1:12 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

Born Sept. 26, 1955, in Wabash County, he was the son of Fred O. and Francis Jeanette “Pat” (Lehman) Tarter. On Nov. 4, 1988, in Gilead, he was married to Kristi Denise Hammond.

He graduated from North Miami High School in 1974 before joining the United States Army. He worked at several factories over the years including BKB Manufacturing in North Manchester, and he was a member of the Denver Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Kristi Tarter, Denver; daughter, Emily Rose Tarter, Denver; step-daughter, Elizabeth (Brad) Kabzinski, Illinois; two step-grandchildren, Kristin and Jonathon Kabzinski; four sisters, Sheila (Randy) Runkle, Macy; Cheryl Tarter, Rochester; Sandra (Tom) Smith, Elkhart; and Shelly Fry, Akron; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Chris Tarter.

A gathering of family and friends will from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the Denver Baptist Church, Denver, with Pastor Bryce Landon officiating a memorial service at 3 p.m.

Private burial will be in Gaerte Cemetery, rural Gilead.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, has been entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences may be sent online at http://www.mcclainfh.com.

Please visit the funeral home website for any weather related changes.

Police & Fire Reports North Manchester Public Safety Reports Citation Jan. 19 10:14 p.m. — Jair C.S. Cain, 19, Marietta, Ga., was cited for speed.

Arrest Jan. 19 7:58 p.m. — Zachary A. Naish, 20, Syracuse, was arrested for invasion of privacy and possession of a syringe.

Fire Runs North Manchester Fire Department responded: Jan. 24 5:24 a.m. — Units from Chester Township Fire Department responded to a medical assist in the 700 block of North Wayne Street.

Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Jan. 17 1:42 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Rex E. Baer, 63, Wabash, slid on the icy roadway on CR 200 N, Lagro, hit a sign and an embankment and overturned. Damage up Continued on Page 11

Donna Jean Zellers Coffing Correll, 91, Avon Park, Florida, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Advent Health, Sebring, Fla. Born June 3, 1930, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Viron Jay and Hallie Ruth (Walker) Zellers. On September 5, 1948, near Twelve Mile, Indiana, she was married to Donald Leroy Coffing, and he passed on April 3, 2003. She was then married to Eugene F. Correll, on June 18, 2005, at the Mexico Church of the Brethren.

She was a 1948 graduate of Logansport High School and was a longtime member of the Mexico Church of the Brethren and attended Cornerstone Christian Church in Avon Park, Florida. Over the years, she spent time as a hardworking homemaker. The family spent time butchering their own meat, gardening, and canning each year.

Together, Donna and Don owned and operated their own business, Mill End Upholstery in Peru from 1983 until 1989. They also spent many enjoyable days together at flea markets, even starting one in Peru. Since 1979, Donna enjoyed many winters in Florida, until she finally made it her permanent home with her second husband, Gene. For the past few years, Gene and Donna cared for each other through sickness and health, always praising God for giving them the opportunity to be together.

She is survived by her husband, Gene Correll, Florida; children, Twila June (Dave) Collins, Denver; Michael Andrew (Debbie) Coffing; Michigan; Anita Lou (Eugene) Sharp, Newburgh; Christine Sue Coffing, Nevada; Mark Eric (Bonnie) Coffing; Peru; Daniel James (Amy) Sofianos; and Lucinda Lynn (Mark) Correll McCann; daughters-in-law, Shirley Correll, Illinois; and Connie Correll, Florida; grandchildren, Janet Ross, Penny Ross (Glenn), Ralph (Dani) Ross, Scott (Kathie) Coffing, Mickey (Leigh Ann) Ross, Serena (Joshua) Francis, T.J. (Crystal) Hackworth Nathan (Jesse) Collins, Seth (Maria) Coffing, Jessica (Elizabeth) Weiss Bond, Jacob (Jill) Sharp, Amanda (Joshua) Weiss Azucena, Angela Sharp, Alec Sofianos, and Isabella Sofianos; great-grandchildren, Marissa (Michael) Yankosky; Paige Coffing; Cody Francis; Abigail Coffing; Corey Collins, Alexus Hackworth Coffing, Gabriella Francis; Avery Harvey, Zachary Coffing, Riley Collins, Lyla Sharp, Sloan Sharp, Violet Harvey, Marley Rodenberg, Peyton Collins, and Cameron Sharp; great-great granddaughter, Olivia Yankosky; as well as several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Don Coffing; siblings, Harvey Jay Zellers, Wendell Dewayne Zellers, Francis John Zellers, Vera Jane Zellers Layman, and Edward Dean Zellers; and children, Donald Leroy Correll and Ervin Lewis Correll.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Zion Chapel Church, 915 S. Broadway, Peru, Indiana, with Pastor Rod Correll officiating. The service will be livestreamed. Please visit her obituary page at www.mcclainfh.com for a link to the service. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Church Service Center, PO Box 1962, Avon Park, Florida, 33826, or Zion Chapel Church.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at the funeral home website.

Please visit the funeral home website for any weather related changes to the service time.

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William Schoby Jr., 81 Retired from GM Feb. 26, 1940 – Dec. 16, 2021 William “Bill” Edward Schoby, Jr., 81, of Kokomo, passed away at 1:42 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.

He was born Feb. 26, 1940, in Wabash, to William Edward and Maxine (Speicher) Schoby, Sr. On Aug. 11, 1972, he married Connie Ashcraft, in Kokomo, and she survives.

Bill graduated from Wabash High School in 1958 and attended Ball State University. He later worked for General Motors for 30 years before retiring. Bill was a very gentle, kind man who loved God with all of his heart. Bill enjoyed doing upholstery work, redoing chairs, woodworking, feeding the squirrels, and loved his cat, Kitty. He also enjoyed working with and helping the homeless at the Kokomo Rescue Mission.

In addition to his wife, Connie Schoby, survivors include his children, Roger (Tracy) Schoby and Moana Matheena; step-children, Michael (Donna) Valadez, Mark Valadez and Matthew Valadez; grandchildren, Brian Schoby, Anna Schoby, Michael Schoby, Amy Schoby and Nick Valadez; sister, Pat Wagoner; and a several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Joe Schoby.

Visitaiton and funeral services were Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo, with Pastor Michael Alley officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Contributions may be made in Bill’s memory to Woodland Church of God and the Kokomo Humane Society.

Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

James ‘Jim’ Townsend, 86 Founded clothing business March. 11, 1935 – Jan. 29, 2002 James Lee “Jim” Townsend, 86, Warsaw, Jan. 29, 2022.

He was born March 11, 1935.

Visitation 1-3 p.m. Feb. 5, at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester. Services to follow.

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George Smith, 91 U.S. Army veteran July 18, 1930 – Jan. 30, 2022

George William Smith, 91, of North Manchester, died at 2:20 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

He was born on July 18, 1930, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., to Edward Franklin and Hanna Lavinia (Hope) Smith.

George was a graduate of Cape Central High School in Cape Girardeau, and received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from S.E. Missouri State.

He married Mary Lou Bohnert at St. Joseph Church in Jasper, on July 2, 1960. George was the Northern Area Manager for Public Service Indiana for 37 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and a member of the Wabash American Legion Post 15, and a life member of the Wabash Elks Lodge.

He was a passionate golfer and played for over 75 years.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Smith of North Manchester; three sons, Scott (Roxann Christle) Smith of Hayesville, N.C., Greg (Andrea) Smith of Arcadia, and Grant (Lora) Smith of Fishers; five grandchildren, Katie (Tyler) Stepanek of Atlanta, Ga., Kyle (Julianna Duncan) Smith of Chicago, Ill., Sarah Smith of Fishers, Sydney Smith of Arcadia, and Garrett Smith of Fishers; two brothers, Robert Smith and Jack (Susan) Smith, both of St. Louis, Mo.; sister, Jane Ann Kenner and sister-in-law, Bunny Smith, both of Cape Girardeau.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Richard Smith, sister-inlaw Euna Smith, and his twin infant sister.

Funeral services will be at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is American Cancer Society.

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

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“That’s a great asset to have, to give those people some direction,” he said.

Also speaking to the commissioners were Jen Bailey, Beth Gillespie, Deb Conner and Adam Stakeman.

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Police and fire reports to $50,000.

Jan. 22 5:46 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Terry A. Boyce, 64, Bunker Hill, struck a deer on U.S. 24, west of State Road 124, Lagro.

Damage up to $10,000.

Jan. 23 12:07 p.m. — A vehicle registered to Malcolm L. Coil, Wabash, was found crashed and abandoned at the intersection of West Old 24 and U.S. 24, Wabash. According to police, the registered owner reported the vehicle stolen. Damage up to $5,000.

Jan. 23 2:12 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Alexa B. Hobbs, 23, Wabash, crossed the center line and came to rest in a ditch on SR 124, Wabash. Damage up to $10,000.

Jan. 23 2:15 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Raymond G. Morris, 39, North Manchester, spun out of control and struck a utility pole on CR 200 W, south of CR 200 N, Wabash. Damage up to $25,000.

Jan. 24 1:17 a.m. — Vehicles driven by Tyler J. Blocher, 24, Wabash and Lynnette A. Good, 58, Wabash, collided at the intersection of SR 524 and CR 50 N, Lagro.

Damage up to $10,000.

Jan. 24 11:48 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Taieb Nassah, 52, Indianapolis, left the roadway on U.S. 24, east of SR 115, Wabash.

Damage up to $100,000.

Jan. 25 10:55 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Cody A. Caudill, 18, North Manchester, left the roadway at the intersection of CR 200 W and East Grafton St., Laketon, striking a utility pole.

Damage up to $5,000.

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He also said Visit Wabash County is a great asset as far as the Airbnb is concerned, noting, “people are coming to us from all over the country.”

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Jan. 26 7:21 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Danielle J. Wenger, 20, Peru, struck a deer at the intersection of SR 124 and CR 500 W in Wabash County. Damage up to $5,000.

Jan. 27 7 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Julie A. Hobbs, 54, Lagro, struck a deer on Old 24, Wabash.

Damage up to $5,000.

Jan. 28 3:04 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Jonathan Harrington, 21, Logansport, left the roadway on Old 24, east of CR 200 S., striking a utility pole. Damage up to $10,000.

Wabash Police Accidents Jan. 4 7:43 a.m. — Vehicles driven by Pamela A. Eltzroth, 64, Wabash; Andrea J. Megee, 43, Kokomo and Ashley N. Tandy, 37, Wabash, collided on SR 15, south of Maple Street, Wabash.

Damage up to $5,000.

Jan. 4 11:43 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Christina M. Kirtley, 50, Kokomo, struck a garage door at 1770 McKibben Street, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500.

Jan. 5 4:32 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Robert J. Pohar, 45, LaSalle, Ill., and Nestor D. Lopez, Jr., 26, Wabash, collided at the intersection of Wabash Street and LaFontaine Ave., Wabash. Damage up to $50,000.

Jan. 8 9:27 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Jeffrey L. Ferguson, 39, Wabash, struck a curb at 1307 Cass Street, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500.

Jan. 8 9:43 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Joshua E. Coe, 40, Wabash, struck a

parked vehicle at 1307 Cass Street, Wabash.

Damage up to $2,500.

Jan. 10 2:53 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Tara R. Faust, 39, Wabash, struck a parked vehicle at 775 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500.

Jan. 13 11:18 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Travis D. Young, 31, Hope Mills, N.C., struck a parked car at 455 Factory Street, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000.

Jan. 21 4:36 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Dustin T. Hamilton, 21, Wabash, and Cierra T. Treska, 29, Wabash, collided at SR 13 south of Southwood Drive, Wabash. Damage up to $25,000.

Jan. 22 9:30 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Caitlin T. Hearn, 33, Wabash, struck an overhead railroad bridge structure at LaFontaine Avenue and Cassett Road, Wabash.

Damage up to $10,000.

Jan. 24 7:59 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Cheryl A. Pletch, 61, Wabash and Tracy L. Griffith, 35, Wabash, collided at the intersection of Miami and Hill streets. Damage up to $10,000.

Jan. 26 Vehicles driven by Michael L. Rehak, 51, Lagro and Marc A. Shelley, 68, Wabash, collided at the intersection of Allen and Hill streets, Wabash. Damage up to $25,000.

Jan. 27 A vehicle driven by Jane Balog, 75, Wabash, backed into a parked vehicle at 1150 Meadowview Drive, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000.

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Vehicles driven by Thomas L. Whitmyer, 86, Wabash and Rickie D. Beyer, 69, Wabash, collided at 204 Stitt Street, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000.

Arrests Jan. 14 — Shelly D. Miller, 46, Wabash, was arrested for theft.

Jan. 14 — Storm R. Spencer, 34, Marion, was arrested for burglary, residential entry, theft and criminal trespass.

Jan. 16 — Megan E. Moore, 37, Logansport, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia and possession of a syringe.

Jan. 16 — Carlos J. Bryant, 50, Kokomo, was arrested for possession of a syringe.

Jan. 16 — Maria I. Cobrera, 47, Logansport, was arrested for possession of paraphernalia.

Jan. 19 — Chadd A. Barney, 45, Wabash, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance.

Jan. 20 — Nicholas A. McCauley, 20, Wabash, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.

Jan. 21 — Emily B. King, 47, Wabash, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a syringe.

Jan. 21 — Jeremy P. Greene, 47, Wabash, was arrested for failure to appear.

Jan. 21 — Taylor M. Redman, 26, Wabash, was arrested for theft.

Jan. 25 — Janet H. Hayes, 59, Peru, was arrested for theft.

Jan. 26 — Chad A. Mettler, 31, Wabash, was arrested for possession of a narcotic drug.

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The Sanctuary and Salamonie Bridle Stalls, told commissioners that cutting funds from Visit Wabash County would mean cutting funds “that support all of us.”

Commissioners Chair Barry Eppley thanked Flohr for the agency’s efforts.

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members Barb Pearson and Sam Hann said they were thankful for all Visit Wabash County does.

City Council members Doug Adams, Wade Weaver and Susan Bonifoto also thanked Flohr for the work Visit Wabash County does.

Visitors learn how to make maple syrup during the Asherwood Trolley Tour sponsored by Visit Wabash County. Photo provided

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WHS officials announce honor roll Officials at Wabash High School have announced the high and regular honor rolls for the first semester of the 2021-22 school year.

Shriners make donations: Wabash Shrine Club made several donations during its annual Christmas Party Dec. 15 at the Twenty Restaurant. Secretary and Treasurer Frank Nordman, left, presented two checks to Chief Raban Steve Bates. The checks, written for $500 each, were donated to the Shriners’ Hospital for Children in Chicago and for the transportation fund. Photo provided

WMS officials announce 2nd quarter, semester honor rolls Officials at Wabash Middle School have announced the high and regular honor rolls for the second nine weeks and first semester of the 2021-22 school year.

Second nine weeks 5th Grade High Honor Roll: Brooklyn Arrowood, Josie Bakehorn, Tayelin Bechtold, Kasey Black, Mason Braun, Jenna Burton, Ezekiel Byers, Callan Cantrell, Emma Cantrell, Tinsley Crace, Eliza Denney, Samuel Eppley, Mya Golliher, Aubrey Hanes, Harper Hanes, RJ Harris, Lucas Kaufman, Lillian Kelley, Brynn Lindsay, Maddilynn Livingston, Kendylan Lochner, Victoria Lopez, Liam Losher, Olivia Mathis, Maddox Mindach, Baelee Noland, Kira Parrett, Jake Sailors, Sienna Stoffel, Kinley Strickler, Daisy Till, McKinley

Vanlandingham, Reed Wiles 5th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Emmie Baker, McKinley Baker, Christopher BelliMalaga, Ember Christle, Devvin Cornett, Elijah Dafoe, Treyce Daughtry, Lillian Esslinger, Landen Fisher, Hope Fritter, Tristan Gardner, Cadence Gatchel, Christina Gilum, Ian Gray, Kyndal HarrisLemaster, Gracie Hicks, Evelyn Hipskind, Landan Johnson, Jaslynn Judy, Alexis Keirsey, Sarah Marcum, Emily McCoart, Chase Miller, Zach Miller, Ava Moorman, Jaylynn Parks, Karter Prater, Jester Purvis, Alyssa Rose, Ian Rowe, Landon Schuler, Amber Shaffer Beckett Shaw, Andrew Shepherd, Kira Smith, Micah Spring, Zandra Thompson, Noah White 6th Grade High Honor Roll: Kaitlyn Brewer, Noah Glenn,

Alyssa Sheridan, Grace Teague 6th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Carson Amburgey, Tannis Barber, Tip Bolen, Quinnlynn Campbell, Kaylence Cole, Alaura Cressell, Ian Edmond, Piper Ellet, Riley Flack, Ella Harrell, Carly Haylsett, Colyn Heitz, Carley Honeycutt, Alexis Indrutz, Makenzie Krieger, Jaidynn Lawson, Gabriel LePage, Michael LePage, Anneleissa Lujan, Ava Lynn, Aiden Mahan, Madalyn Mertz, Jabin Miles, Harrison Mills, Kamden Oswalt, Ellie Proffitt, Cooper Sapusek, Noah Sarll, Pasyn Schuler, Emma Selleck, Lila Selleck, Taylin Shepherd, Caitlyn Shidler, Kyrsten Simmons, Mackey Sorg, Martha Steller, Lily Stevens, Caleb Thompson, Zoe Vail, Olivia Wilkin, Addison Whichman 7th Grade High Continued on Page 14

First Semester High Honor Roll (ALL A’s) Grade 12: Anne M. Cole, Ethan F. Haynes, Alexis R. Satterfield Grade 11: Alvaro Casado Martinez, Devin M. Coffman, David L. Ford, Maria Del Mar Perez Salas Grade 10: Natalie A. Adams, Maya R. Drabenstot, Grant S. Ford, Troy A. Guenin-Hodson Grade 9: Ashton J. Coffman, Ella E. Colvin, Ella M. Hartley, Nonoka Higuera, Kenley N. McWhirt, Kristian J. Stanton, Cole J. Vancamp First Semester Regular Honor Roll (A’s and B’s) Grade 12: Sydney A. Baker, Kalista A.

Ballschmidt, Anne M. Cole, Linda R. Cordes, Andrew S. Dinkins, Justin R. Garrett, Ethan J. Hall, Cherysh A. Harlan, Ethan F. Haynes, Marcus L. Haynes, Mason J. Hostetler, Hunter M. Jones, Breanna N. Keefer, Corinne O. Kugler, Kasey A. Long, Tre’ A. Miller, Brycen A. Niccum, Sierra R. Pelphrey, Lucas C. Roberts, Alexis R. Satterfield, Ashtyn A. Shemwell, Sammy O. Smith, Brooklynn M. Westendorf Grade 11: Abigale B. Boggs, Elijah C. Callahan, Kiara B. Carmichael, Alvaro Casado Martinez, Devin M. Coffman, Brodie J. Craft, Mason T. Dangerfield, Andrew J. Dillon,

David L. Ford, Charity E. France, Jacob D. France, Madisen K. French, Madison R. Holley, Cole K. Hughes, Grace E. La Mar, Haiden E. Lehman, Arthur J. Mccord, Aaliyah Mota, Elena Pena Olalla, Maria Del Mar Perez Salas, Rachel N. Stapleton, Aubrey M. Till, Elliott I. Wiles, Anna M. Yates Grade 10: Natalie A. Adams, Piper M. Althouse, Cody A. Bever, Chloe J. Bishir, Isaac M. Byers, Dakota J. Castro, Carter J. Dials, Robert S. Doherty, Maya R. Drabenstot, Shyann N. Fisher, Grant S. Ford, Jenna N. France, Mollie A. Friend, William R. Galley, Aiden N. Gaston, Troy A. Guenin-Hodson, Karina M. Hernandez, Alexa S. Johnson, Calisen J. Kugler, Calista R. Larrowe, Karigan A. Long, Paloma D.

Shull, Madeline G. Smith, Emily D. Stellar, Spencer J. Stout, Noah L. Thompson, Madeline G. Von Uhl, Brooke M. Wagner, Kierra G. Wilson Grade 9: Olivia K. Braun, Caden R. Carmichael, Tyson M. Carpenter, Ashton J. Coffman, Ella E. Colvin, Shaelyn M. Day, Gretta E. France, Harper A. Golliher, Chaz J. Harris, Ella M. Hartley, Trever J. Herron, Nonoka Higuera, Abigail C. Hipskind, Chase E. Howard, Shaylee J. Jacobs, Riley I. King, Kenley N. McWhirt, Olivia L. Mollett, Kasen C. Oswalt, Elijah W. Peters, Sierria K. Rose, Coltyn R. Sellers, Kristian J. Stanton, Sydney B. Till, Cole J. Vancamp, Isabella G. Vander Velden, Macy A. Von Uhl, Emma M. Weaver, Karyn D. Wilcox, Trevor K. Wuensch

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WMS honors 7th Grade High Honor Roll: Quentin Mitchell 7th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Makenna Bechtold, Lucas Coffman, Chloe Cooper, Mia Fairchild, Sophia France, Violet George, Kordyn Harris, Rinka Higuera, Benjamin Hipskiind, Syler keirsey, Haiden McWhirt, Jarrett McWhirt, Paige Miller, Clayton Shepler, Harley Zumbrum 8th Grade High Honor Roll: Ava Bishir, Kendall France, Haylee Friend, Maya Howard, Jaycee Jones, Victoria Koselke, Cooper Long, Allison McCoart, Sanielle Sarll, Brett Shull, Andrea Stout, Logan Wright 8th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Karlee Bearman, Caidan Burchett, Kalli Davis, Drew Guenin-Hodson, Matthew Hipskind, Kaylee Indrutz, Raegan Jones, Laney Maple, Eveylyn Myers, Derek Reed, Emilie Westendorf First Semester 5th Grade High Honor Roll: Brooklyn Arrowood, Josie Bakehorn, Tayelin Bechtold, Kasey Black, Mason Braun, Jenna Burton, Ezekiel Byers, Callan Cantrell, Emma Cantrell, Tinsley Crace, Eliza Denney, Samuel Eppley, Tristan Gardner, Mya Golliher, Aubrey Hanes, Harper Hanes, RJ Harris, Evelyn Hipskind, Lucas Kaufman, Lillian Kelley, Brynn Lindsay, Victoria Lopez, Liam Losher, Olivia Mathis, Chase Miller, Maddox Mindach, Ava Moorman, Baelee Noland, Jake Sailors, Sienna Stoffel, Kinley Strickler, Daisy

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Till, McKinley Vanlandingham, Reed Wiles 5th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Emmie Baker, McKindley Baker, Ayla Barber, Christopher BelliMalaga, Devvin Cornett, Elijah Dafoe, Treyce Daughtry, Lillian Esslinger, Keaton Fairchild, Hope Fritter, Cadence Gatchel, Kydnal Harris-Lemaster, Gracie Hicks, Camdyn Hinkle, Landan Johnson, Jaslynn Judy, Alexis Keirsey, Sydney Kellogg, Maddilynn Livingston, Kendylan Lochner, Kalib Mabery, Sarah Marcum, Emily McCoart, Zach Miller, Avianna Osborne, Jaylynn Parks, Kira Parrett, Carter Pegg, Karter Prater, Sofia Pries, Jester Purvis, Alyssa Rose, Ian Rowe, Landon Schuler, Charlotte Selleck, Amber Shaffer, Beckett Shaw, Andrew Shepherd, Kira Smith, Micah Spring, Noah Whtite 6th Grade High Honor Roll: Carson Amburgery, Kaitlyn Brewer, Quinnlynn Campbell, Kaylence Cole, Alaura Cressell, Noah Glenn, Gabriel LePage, Michael LePage, Ava Lynn, Jabin Miles, Ellie Priffitt, Taylin Shepherd, Alyssa Sheridan, Martha Steller, Grace Teague, Caleb Thompson, Zoe Vail 6th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Tannis Barber, Christian Bean, Gracie Bearman, Tip Bolen, Shawn Combs, Colver Eaton, Ian Edmond, Piper Ellet, Riley Flack, Ella Harrell, Adrian Haughn, Carly Hayslett, Colyn Heitz, Carlee Honeycutt, Alexis

Indrutz, Brycen Kelly, Mackenzie Lawson, Annelesisa Lujan, Aiden Mahan, Madalyn Mertz, Harrison Mills, Kamden Oswalt, Jack Payton, Rayanna Plotner, Gabbreillah Rojas, Cooper Sapusek, Noah Sarll, Pasyn Schuler, Emma Selleck, Lila Selleck, Ayanna Sellers, Caitlyn Shidler, Krysten Simmons, Mackey Sorg, Layla Stevens, Lily Stevens, Beatrix Thomas, Quenten Titus, Olivia Wilkin, Addison Wischman 7th Grade High Honor Roll: Clayton Shepler 7th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Makenna Bechtold, Lucas Coffman, Chloe Cooper, Mia Fairchild, Halyee Figert, Violet George, Grace Harrington, John Harris, Kordyn Harris, Shailynn Harrison, Rinka Higuera, Benjamin Hipskind, Brianna Martin, Jarrett McWhirt, Lilean Meadows, Paige Miller, Philip Palmer, Colin Patton, Viven Ploughe, Oliver Sapusek, Mallory Tart, Averie Turner, Harley Zumbrun 8th Grade High Honor Roll: Ava Bishir, Kalli Davis, Kendall France, Haylee Friend, Maya Howard, Jaycee Jones, Victoria Koselke, Cooper Long, Alison McCoart, Danielle Sarll, Andrea Stout, Logan Wright 8th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Karlee Bearman, Caidan Burchett, Drew Guenin-Hodson, Matthew Hipskind, Raegan Jones, Laney Maple, Elias Mattern, Evelyn Myers, Derek Reed, Brett Shull, Emilie Westendorf

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WACT to present ‘The Bard’ The best of “The Bard” is coming to town in February thanks to Wabash Area Community Theater’s (WACT) latest live theatrical performance.

For the third year in a row, WACT will put on another “dinnertainment” production around the Valentine’s Day holiday in the Charley Creek Inn’s Big Four Ballroom in downtown Wabash, this time featuring the work of William Shakespeare.

Making her WACT directorial debut, Angelina Funk and a large cast of local community actors will share playwright Steph DeFerie’s “I Hate Shakespeare!” at the Charley Creek Inn in downtown Wabash the weekend leading up to Valentine’s Day from February 11-13.

Doors and the cash bar

will open at 6 p.m. for Friday’s and Saturday’s performances, with dinner starting at 6:30.

Sunday’s matinee will open at noon, with lunch starting at 12:30 p.m.

A hilarious, fast-paced look at Shakespeare, the production is a collection of vignettes that spoofs the historic writer’s work, with a modern twist. Shakespeare, a 16th century English playwright, is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of all time and is often called England’s national poet. His work includes nearly 40 plays, more than 150 sonnets and a variety of poems.

“Shakespeare can be difficult, but Steph DeFerie breaks down his most famous plays into comedic understanding of his text,” Funk said. “One actor interacts with Hamlet throughout the piece to get a better

understanding of Shakespeare, as well as the comedic ridiculousness of some his plots.

“It ranges from making fun of Hamlet’s demise, Romeo and Juliet’s struggles over the sake of a name, Iago’s dramatic response to not getting a promotion, and Macbeth’s sorry-for-himself attitude over the decisions he makes. And let’s not forget about throwing zombies into the mix!”

The performances’ meals include the Charley Creek Bibb salad with home-baked rolls and whipped butter, chicken marsala, broccolini and pepper ribbons, and roasted red potatoes, with fudge brownies for dessert.

Tickets are $35 per person, are available at the Charley Creek Inn until Tuesday, Feb. 8, and are non-refundable unless the performance is canceled.

First Fridays to resume downtown Feb. 4 Downtown Wabash First Fridays, presented

by Wabash Marketplace, will return in February with a “We ‘heart’ Downtown” theme highlighting small business specials and offerings.

February First Friday is on Friday, Feb. 4 from 5-8 p.m. in Downtown Wabash. Find more details about February’s First Friday via WabashMarketplac e.org/firstfriday.

Guests who venture to Downtown Wabash for First Friday will find that local small businesses are open later than

usual with special shopping, dining and entertainment deals and offerings.

Small business owners are excited to welcome the First Friday crowd into their shops following the quiet month of January.

“I can’t wait to see everyone out and about for February’s First Friday,” Bellazo owner Darcy Vail said. “It’s such a special night for friends and family to gather and a great way to stay connected to our community.”

In addition to specialty shopping, dining and entertainment features,

February’s First Friday will feature a debut “microevent” within the First Friday event itself.

Creative Canvas Workshop, hosted by local artist Danielle Winger at Make It Your Own Art Studio, is open to all painters with any level of experience. The workshop includes instruc-

tion and all supplies for painting a romantic landscape of frosted trees beneath the twinkling night sky.

Creative Canvas Workshop will run from 6-8 p.m.

Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased online at WabashMarketplac e.org/store/p48/ca nvas.

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Northfield's Jayden Goshert gets a pin over Wabash's Isaiah Cavins on his way to win the 182 pound weight class at the Peru Sectional Saturday, Jan. 29. Photo by Eric Christiansen

3 county wrestlers capture sectional titles Seven Manchester Squire wrestlers qualified for the Maconaquah Regional, while Northfield and Wabash each send one competitor Manchester senior wrestler Dylan Stroud won his fourth straight wrestling sectional title and junior Zach France won his second consecutive title to help the Squires finish in fourth place at the Peru Sectional, Saturday, Jan. 29.

Stroud (132

pounds) improved to 29-0 on the season while France (170) moved to 31-3.

They led five teammates to a date in the Maconaquah regional this Saturday.

Northfield’s Jaydan Goshert won the 182-pound weight class to improve to 18-1, while Wabash’s Jared Brooks finished second in the 120-pound weight class, suffering third match of the season, all to Rochester’s Ethan Holloway who won

the sectional title.

Also for Manchester, junior Jordan Ayres (152) placed second to improve to 13-5, and junior Preston Duffy (220) finished runner-up to move to 12-6 on the season.

Finishing third on the day were senior Dominic Lincoln (160) to move to 21-5 on the season and Trevor Dill (195) to improve to 23-11.

Sophomore Isaiah Burlingame (145) advanced to regional with a

fourth-place result to move to 17-12.

Sectional team scores: Rochester (252.5 points), Maconaquah (233.5), Peru (182.5), Manchester (154.5), Lewis Cass (112), Northfield (107), North Miami (86), Wabash (49), Caston (39), and Southwood (19).

The Maconaquah Regional will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday.

The top four finishers in each weight class will advance to the semi-state on Feb. 12.

Manchester's Jordan Ayres goes for a pin as he placed second in the 152 pound weight class at the Peru Sectional Saturday, Jan. 29. Photo by Eric Christiansen

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Apaches, Knights pick up basketball wins

The Wabash boys basketball won two non-conference games last week while Southwood topped North Miami in county action.

Wabash 43, Bluffton 34 Despite turning out it’s lowest point total of the season, the Wabash boys basketball team held Bluffton in check in a 43-34 win at home Tuesday, Jan. 25.

The Apaches raced out to a 19-7 first quarter lead and extended it to 26-11 at halftime.

The Tigers battled back by outscoring Wabash 16-8 in the third quarter to cut the

lead to 34-27, but the Apaches held on for the win.

Grant Ford led Wabash with 13 points, followed by Trevor Daughtry with nine points, four rebounds, four assists, and three steals, Kolton Wilson with eight points and five rebounds, and Izaak Wright with five points and seven rebounds.

Wabash 59, Alexandria 45 A 23-point second quarter for Wabash turned a 2-point deficit into the beginning of the end for Alexandria in a 59-45 Apache win Saturday night, Jan. 29.

The Tigers led

Wabash 17-15 before the Apaches outscored the hosts 23-7 in the second quarter to take control of the game and improve to 9-5 on the season.

Wright led Wabash with 19 points, including five 3-pointers, along with five rebounds, while Trevor Daughtry scored 16 points with four 3-pointers, and three rebounds and two assists.

Grant Ford added 14 points with three rebounds and three assists, followed by Wilson with five points, Kaden Vogel with three points, and Dave Ford with two

points.

Tippecanoe Valley 55, Manchester 49.

The Manchester Squires led Tippecanoe Valley 40-32 with 2:06 left in the third quarter of their TRC game at Valley, but the Vikings outscored the Squires 23-9 over the final 10 minutes to pull out a 55-49 win.

The Vikings led for much of the first half until the Squires went on a 13-2 run to take the 40-32 lead. Valley battled back to take a 47-46 lead with 2:46 remaining.

Manchester’s Ethan Hendrix tied the game at 49-49 with a free throw

with 1:08 remaining, but the Vikings put the game away in the final seconds.

Gavin Betten led Manchester with 23 points and 10 rebounds, followed

by Cade Jones with 14 points, William Rickerd with five, Hendrix and Tyler McLain with three, and Cade Miller with one.

Rochester 60, Northfield 32 The Northfield boys basketball team fell behind early at Rochester Friday night, Jan. 28, and never recovered in a 60-32 loss to the Zebras.

Rochester used 11 3-pointers to control the game and

never let the Norse get into the game.

Jaxton Peas led Northfield with eight points and seven rebounds, followed by Eli Kroh with six points and three rebounds, Kaleb Krom with five points and three rebounds, and Jake Halderman with four points and six rebounds.

Southwood 84, North Miami 67 The Southwood Knights outscored North Miami in each quarter of the teams’ game Saturday night, Jan. 29, but the Warriors kept it close despite the 8467 score.

The third quarter proved to be the difference as the Knights outscored North Miami 20-12 to turn a 42-37 lead into a 62-49 lead going into the fourth quarter.

Nathan Lehner led the Knights with 23 points and four rebounds, followed by Jason Oprisek with 18 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and four steals, Cole Winer with 16 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, Dylan Stout with eight points and four assists, and Derrick Smith with eight points and three rebounds.

Squire swimmers end season with wins Briner, Eberly, and Bichler placed first.

With the win, the Squires finish their season with a 5-6-1 dual meet record.

Manchester will travel to Warsaw Thursday, Feb. 2, to compete in the IHSAA sectional prelims.

Meanwhile, the Manchester boys swim team finished the dual meet portion of the season with a 64-15 victory over Canterbury.

The Squires were perfect on the night as each of the four Squire swimmers won two individual events and then teamed up to win the 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle

relays.

Liam York won the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke, while Jonathan Eberly won the 100 butterfly and 100 breaststoke.

Caleb Smith captured first in the 200 freestyle and 50 freestyle and Cale Bennett was first in the 200 IM and 500 freestyle.

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LaFontaine Lions Club to host breakfast Feb. 12 LaFontaine Lions will host a breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the LaFontaine Community Building. This is a free will donation, with proceedes going toward upkeep of the community building.

Menu: Sausage, scramble eggs, pancakes, Sausage gravy and biscuits.

Dinks are coffee, juice, and milk. In advance Lions say, thank you for your support of us so we container give the community a very nice building to rent.

DECEMBER 2021 JOSIAH WHITES FOSTER CARE received 434 referrals for children in need of a foster home. The most referred ages were children between five and 17. The need for foster homes remains strong. So, what can you do? Tell friends and family, or if you feel called to care for children reach out to us.

Visit www.josiahwhites.org/foster-achild/ for more information on becoming a foster parent.

SOUTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING Team represented Southwood very well at the TRC Championships.

Ayden Stouffer and Hyden Jones both placed fourth, and Braxton Worthington fought his way to the Championship match and placed second.

INDIANA LIONS CONFERENCE Lion Jeanine Juel presented a small token of our Lions love a handmade ‘Cross in the Pocket’ with this enclosed Lions prayer: If I were not a Lion, millions would not see, If I were not Lion, how sad the world would be. If I were

not a Lion, who would fill the need?

If I were not a Lion, would anybody heed? But God has made us Lions, All, to serve our fellow man; He made us stand millions strong, for His almighty plan.

THE LAFONTAINE/LI BERTY TWP. HISTORY CLUB has set the final date to get articles of interest turned in before March 1.

The book is scheduled to go to the printer in March. If you want the history of your business or family in the new book please get it in. Officials would like to include a list of twins raised locally.

We would like to have parents names, twins full names including married name, which twin is the oldest.

Please message, phone, or Email Susie Goodpasture@765981-2033 or email Susie @sgoodp54@gmail. com or Janet Pattee 765-981-2414, email mjpattee1967@gmai l.com TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY has some new arrivals in the large print collection and some more on the way.

Be sure to check them out before they are gone! Mug sale is still on, $13 for one, $25 for 2.

Also, the library will be celebrating our 50th anniversary this year.

Officials are requesting that anyone who has special memories of the library share those stories with us for a special project in the future. They can email them to troyermemoriallibrary@gmail.com or send them to PO Box 305, La Fontaine, IN. SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY KINGER-

GARTERN It is time to begin “rounding up” the Class of 2035 and we are excited to connect with our incoming Kindergarten Knights! We will once again host Kindergarten Round-up at Southwood Elementary on Wednesday, March 9 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Incoming kindergarteners are strongly encouraged to attend this event along with one or two guardians.

Children at least five years of age on or before Aug. 1 are eligible to participate in kindergarten for the 202223 school year.

Please register for Kindergarten Round-up no later than March 7 at https://forms.gle/i TMg4gdiwXEBfZT CA **For families who are unsure of their kindergarten plans, please reach out to us at Southwood Elementary as we would love to tell you about our school, answer your questions, and even provide an inperson tour. We are happy to help you however we can as you make this important decision for your child and your family. Learn more about kindergarten enrollment at https://southwoodel.msdwc.org/ .../kindergartenregistration TEACHER TUESDAY at Southwood Jr/Sr School features Jeffrey Finicle. He loves to be involved with athletics and developing young men and women to better people on and off the playing field. Being the PE teacher and football coach allows him to help these kids get stronger physically as athletes as well as develop them to have positive impact in their

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Frances Slocum DAR to meet on Feb. 8

future endeavors.

“I appreciate working for administration and alongside teachers who genuinely care about my personal development,” he said.

“Also, this school has genuine passion for developing positive young men and women, which I love. Sports and connection with friends/family. I live and breathe sports and most of the time I watch, used to play, or coach sports with my friends or family so it all coincides together.”

JOSIAH WHITE’S would like to thank the probation officers and DCS probation service consultants from around the state who attended our Lunch & Learn last Friday! We enjoyed charcuterie boxes for lunch, and special guests from Conexus Indiana (Bob McQuern, Director of Adult Education, and Brad Rhorer, Chief Talent Programs Officer) shared an overview of the Catapult Advanced Manufacturing Program.

SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL: The lone senior on the Lady Knight team this year. Bailey Wyatt!

Congrats Bailey, and thank you for your dedication and leadership.

Congratulations to SHS Junior, Ella Haupert, on setting two new school records this season most points scored in season, and most 3-point baskets in a season.

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The Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution will meet Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash.

Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Tamra Wise at 574527-2208 or Barbara Amiss at 260-9824376.

UMC COMMUNITY DINNER: The United Methodist Church will be hosting a Drive-Thru Community Dinner on Feb 11 at 4 p.m. while supplies last at the North Manchester United Methodist Church located at 306 East Second Street.

Menu includes baked steak dinner, mashed potatoes, green beans, and dessert. Cost is a freewill donation.

For pick up note: The parking lot will be one-way IN from 3rd and 2nd streets, and OUT only onto Sycamore Street. Loading will be on the passenger side under the carport. The public is welcome.

WABASH COUNTY CANCER SOCETY TREE OF CARING: February is National Cancer month and Wabash County Cancer Society is once again sponsoring the Tree of Caring.

The Wabash county community is invited to attend the Opening at the Wabash County YMCA on Feb 6 at 2 p.m. and our clos-

ing ceremony on Sunday, Feb 27 at 2 p.m. Donations may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society, and mailed to Tree of Caring, PO BOX 144, North Manchester, IN 46962.

Please indicate with your donation the name of the person being honored or remembered. For additional information call: Theresa Sites (President) 260-9828418 or Virginia Cripe (VicePresident) 260-5780198.

MU HOSTS POLAR PLUNGE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Manchester University invites area groups and individuals to take part in the Polar Plunge, a fundraising event to help support Special Olympics Indiana.

Freezin’ for a Reason begins with registration from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Feb. 19 near the new ticket booth at the Spartan Stadium on Manchester’s North Manchester campus.

“The big splash begins at noon.

This is a great way for individuals and teams to make a big difference for Special Olympics while having a blast,” said MU Student Life Office Manager Kelsey Gower, who is helping organize the event.

Each person needs to raise a “bear” minimum of $85 to plunge. Team members can sign up as participants,

which means they jump in the water, or “virtual plungers,” who raise money but do not get wet. Special Olympics Indiana’s signature fundraiser, the Polar Plunge is a series of events held each winter where individuals and teams brave the elements by taking an icy dip to demonstrate their commitment to the cause. All funds raised by the events directly benefit more than 18,000 Special Olympics athletes throughout Indiana, giving them the means to train locally and compete at the state level in Olympic-type sports. Step 1: Register online as an in-person or virtual participant at https://secure.e2r m.com/p2p/location/367864. Step 2: Fundraise by sharing the link to your personal fundraising page and collect cash and checks from people in your community.

Friends don’t let friends plunge alone! Ask your friends, family and co-workers to get involved. Step 3: Take the plunge on Feb. 19. Bring your pledge form and/or a copy of your online pledges to your Polar Plunge event. Turn in all offline donations, sign your waiver, and prepare to get cold. Plungers must be at least 12 years old by the day of the event to enter the water.

Those younger than 18 must have a signature from a parent or guardian.

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The Roann Covered Bridge Festival committee has started planning for 2022. The theme for the festival will be “Farmers: Our Homegrown Heroes.” It will be fun for the festival and the parade.

Several meals are being planned, including The Tractor Group is planning a benefit fish meal on March 19 and the Heritage Group is planning to have a spaghetti supper on March 26. The Festival Group will be having their fundraiser of Richvalley Tenderloin meals on May 21. It has yet to be decided if it will be a drivethru pick up again or do a dine-in meal. Mark your calendars for these dates.

The committee has also started on the nightly entertainment. A new county band will be coming on Sept. 9; they are called Cornfield Mafia (they are from the “Corn County”).

Time Travelers will be back on Saturday night. A bluegrass group will be performing on Saturday afternoon.

The festival will be Sept. 8-10. I’m sure it will be here before we know it.

THE LIONS Club will be having a Valentine Banquet for Roann area residents 55 years and older. It will be held at the community building this year on Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m.

Meal will be served at 6 p.m. This is a free meal. The program will be Mrs. Kate in concert with her folk music and great stories.

We are asking for reservations this year. Please call Donna at 765-8335663 by Feb. 9. We will be delivering

meals to shut-ins. If you would like a meal delivered to your home, please call Donna.

REMINDER: ROANN Paw Paw Township Public Library has some Indiana State Tax booklets for the public. There are instructions and forms to use to file your Indiana state taxes. Available while supplies last.

THE ROANN Volunteer Fire Department is accepting applications for new members. Please contact any current member or send an email to vfd811@gmail.com for an application.

IF YOU ARE going through grief and would like to talk to others dealing with it also, there is a group that meets on Monday’s at 3:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ of Wabash. The church is located at 1904 North Wabash Street, Wabash, IN. If you have any questions, please contact Donna at 260-782-2160.

Everyone is welcome!

PASTOR BALMER of The Roann United Methodist Church sermon for Feb. 6 will be from Jeremiah 10:6-10 titled “God is Powerful”. Holy Communion will be observed and monthly collection for the Phiri’s and Deed’s will be taken up. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9 a.m.

UPCOMING DATES: Feb. 3 – Roann Lions Club, Town Hall, 7 p.m.; Feb. 8 – Roann Town Board, Town Hall, 7 p.m.; Feb. 12 – Lions Club Valentine Banquet.

OUR PRAYERS go out to Kaylean Zintsmaster, Kraig Musselman, Betty

Boyer, Coy Eads, Rhonda Van Buskirk, Ken Musselman, Rob Mace, Tim Kersey, Norma Trump, Ross Trump, Bill Bussard, Dan Fouts, Jim Huffman, Bill Palmer and our Country. Stay safe and stay healthy.

God bless you all!

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Feb. 4 – Mr. & Mrs. Robert Birk.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Feb. 2 – Tracy Draper and Ava Lynn; Feb. 3 – Trent Powell and Terry Krom; Feb. 4 – Jerry Homes; Feb. 5 – Keith Ford; Feb. 6 – Malvern (Bud) Winters; Feb. 7 – Layne Early; Feb. 8 – Jaeda Lynn.

PASTOR ROB Mace Thoughts for the Week: We have a wood boiler heating system to heat our home. It is quite the responsibility to keep the system running correctly. When you have a gas or electric system, it doesn’t take much service other than filters and a yearly checkup. An outdoor wood boiler system saves electric and gas, but calls for wood, daily filling of wood as well as clean out, and preparation of wood to have a good supply. The other day, the system grew cold and had to be tended to.

One main key to a wood boiler is to keep a good bed of red-hot coals burning throughout the system. You have to continue to empty the ashes and at the same time keep the red-hot coals.

Then you have to make sure the coals are spread around to keep an even heat through the boiler. So, you have a bed of coals and then wood stacked

in the boiler to create more coals.

When you keep up the temperature, the system warms the house with a very nice hot heat.

The other morning, we woke up to the house being cooler than usual and right away realized something was not right.

When the boiler door was opened, the coals were pushed back in the system and the ashes were covering the front side.

The fire was almost extinguished and therefore, not providing the heat needed to function correctly. A lukewarm fire does not heat correctly.

This reminded me of the life we have with God. God gives new life through Jesus Christ and continues to work in us to desire and do that which pleases him.

But we have the responsibility to follow God through various ways in order to keep the embers of our relationship healthy and effective. This relationship calls us daily to follow him and there are many things we need to consider. A healthy relationship calls us to put our minds and hearts upon him.

We must remember to focus on God every day. It is not how fast you are growing in your faith, but where your focus is. We all will have growth spurts and desert seasons.

Keep looking unto the author and finisher of our faith.

When stirring the embers of our faith, we need to keep the fires in our heart aflame.

The things of this world can choke out our desire for him. We tend to trust in our selves or in the things of

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this world. One way to keep the embers aflame is to read His word. In fact, I have been allowing Alexa to read a passage every morning as I eat my breakfast.

Listen to Bible apps reading of scripture. You Tube has many scripture readings and inspirational videos. Of course, podcasts and spiritual talks are a great way to hear and focus our hearts on Christ.

Whatever way you can hear God’s word will set the embers of your heart. Be careful to not allow things to cover your flame and put out the fire of your faith.

We have to add fuel to our fire.

Embers need to be replaced in order to keep the fire creating heat. It seems the best way to flame your fire is in discipling others. To just keep the faith to you, it has nowhere to go.

What good is a faith that does not spread? So, fuel your fire by teaching others what you have observed and learned. The embers of your faith will be used

by God to create a fire in you and others. Discipling others will create an environment where others can warm up their fires.

I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also, I am reachable by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next week’s paper.

Urbana Yoke the age group menParish Church will tioned, bring him be holding their or her down on sausage sale on February 12 and February 5, 2022 at give this activity a the Yoke Parish try.

Church it start at 9 With what A.M. and will go Urbana Lions until 1 P.M. The Michael, Bonita sausage is Non and son Matt Snell GMO and have is locally accomraised. plished The cost is with the $4 a pound youth for in bulk 12 years and 20 pathas made ties - 5 all youth pound box associated Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell in ECHO for $20.00.

260-774-3665 For more Racing pinkynova71@ informahotmail.com better tion or because of concerns call 260this program. Give 578-0583 and ask for us a try. We are Chris.

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Blood Drive: Leader Dog This is a heads-up Fund Raiser: On notification that Jan. 19, the Urbana the Urbana Yoke Loins Club along Parish Church with Sharp Creek along with the School kicked off Outreach this program and Committee will be will run for two hosting a blood weeks. February 2, drive this Feb. 16, 2022 is the last day 2022. This activity for this event. The will be at the Urbana Lions Club Urbana would like to thank Community buildeveryone that has ing. Time for this made donations for will be posted later this cause and a big in the Urbana news thank you to the column. Please youth and teachers keep this date in of Sharp Creek for mind. This life savall of their support ing item is very and donations. It is much in short supmy understanding ply. If you can give, that as of Jan. 26, please do so and 2022, Sharp Creek give often. has raised over ECHO Racing $900 in support of for the youth will the Leader Dog resume on Feb. 12, Program.

2022 at 2 p.m.. at the Prayer conUrbana cerns: Julie Community Miller, Mary Ann Building. This Mast, Alma activity is sponDeVore, Phyllis sored by the Baker, Ron Baer, Urbana Lions Club Nancy Christie, and is intended for Ruth Summers, all youth ages 7-16.

Paxton Wright, Jim This is a free pro- and Pat Hartley, gram so come and Coy Eads and his join in on the fun of parents and sisters, racing HO Slot Joni Fox. Condolences to Cars. The points Shirley for the A and B Kochenhour’s famiClasses have been ly and friends and added and is very to (Pam Woodall, close. Everyone is Shirley was her in the running for mother) from the the A and B Class Urbana Lions and Championship. If the community. you have a kid in

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Grief Support Group meets on Mondays

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

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

The Lagro American Legion, 800 Washington St., will have its Annual Hog Nut Fry on Saturday, Feb. 5, 5 p.m. until gone. The all-youcan-eat meal is $15, and includes baked beans, coleslaw, and butter bread.

Ham may be substituted for the hog nuts. Anyone dining in the restaurant must be 21 years old. Take out is also available.

The public is welcome to come early and enjoy the Legion. For questions, please call the Legion, 260-7822344.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes everyone to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Mark Wisniewski’s sermons for February will answer the question “What’s L.O.V.E. got to do with it?” The sermon for Feb. 6 is “Love is of God” based on 1 John 4:711. Starting Feb. 2, there will be prayer time, Bible study, and discussion on “Jesus Among Secular Gods” every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m.

Everyone is invited to the Elder’s Luncheon at noon, Feb. 12, at Braves Breakfast and Grill Restaurant, 380 Manchester Ave, Wabash.

The Lagro Community Church also invites you to

Sunday School from 9 to 10 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. every Sunday.

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

It meets every Wednesday that Metro Schools is in session, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bible stories, games, praise and worship songs, and supper are included. Parents who have questions can contact the church at lagroumchurch@gmail.com Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail. com.

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

The Norse Honor students of last week are Mikayla Meyer and Brayden Arney.

McKayla was caught for offering to do the dishes in Mrs. Dyson’s room and Brayden for a great job on qualifying for State in

BPA (Business Professionals of America) Competition.

Registration is now open for the Little Norse Preschool program at Metro North Elementary School for the 2022/2023 school year. Little Norse is one of the top-quality preschools in the area, all while being one of the most cost-efficient!

Children age 3 or 4

by Aug. 1, 2022, are eligible to enroll.

Families are welcome to reach out to the school to learn more about this fantastic program or even schedule an in-person tour.

Enrollment is limited, so register soon to ensure your child’s spot!

Register or learn more at https://metronorth .msdwc.org/.../pres chool-registration.

Upcoming events for Northfield High School: Feb. 2 – Boys & Girls Basketball Practice; 7/8 Girls Basketball Practice; 7/8 Boys; Basketball Practice; C Team Boys Practice; Baseball Open Gym; 5th/6th; GBB @ Southwood.

Feb. 3 – Girls Basketball Practice; 7th Girls Basketball Practice; 7/8 Boys Practice; C Team Boys Practice; Softball Open Gym; CANCELED – Basketball; Frosh Boys) – Manchester; Basketball (V/JV Boys) – Manchester; Basketball (7/8 Boys) @ Peru.

Feb. 4 – Boys Basketball Practice; Basketball (V Girls) – IHSAA Sectional.

Feb. 5 – Basketball (V Girls) – IHSAA Sectional

NM news

Championship; Softball Open Gym Feb. 7 – MIDWINTER BREAK; Boys Basketball Practice; 7/8 Girls Basketball; Practice; Softball Open Gym; Basketball (7/8 Boys) @ RRC Tourney; Basketball (Frosh Boys) @ Caston Jr/Sr High School.

Feb. 8 – Evans Anatomy Class to Huntington University; 7/8 Girls Basketball; Practice; C Team Boys Practice; Baseball Open Gym; VB Club Practice; Basketball (JV/V Boys) @ Lakeland Christian Academy.

Feb. 9 – Boys Basketball Practice; 7/8 Girls Basketball Practice; VB Club Practice; Basketball (Frosh Boys) @ Peru.

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

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Donna Stewart.

Lagro Happy Birthdays: Feb. 4 – Colleen Campbell; Feb. 8 – Liz Schmid; Feb. 9 – Thelma Sanchez.

Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? Do you have a special event to share? If so, just send me an email at the address listed above,

bring a pair of dry shoes, a towel or robe and a change of clothes.

Some plungers wear costumes over bathing suits.

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

The church is located at 113 W. Main Street.

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...cont. from Pg. 17 Church for pickup.

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.

MANCHESTER MEALS-ONWHEELS provides

meals prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician.

Each weekday between 11 a.m. and noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s homes.

Clients can choose how often to receive meals.

To sign up for meals call the office at 260-9826010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message.

LaFontaine news...cont. from Pg. 17 Grayson, Mike Schrameck, Mitchell Mercer Feb. 4, Gordon Guenin Marie Jones Feb. 5, Cody Ruthedy Feb. 6, Stan Owen, Hugh Cook Feb. 8, Gerald Miller, Jessica Fakhoury Feb. 9, Rayan Weaver, Holly Gillespie Feb. 10

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Ron and Noel Huston Feb. 8, Larry and Janet Dailey, Jim and Sandra Weaver Feb. 10 OUR CONDOLENCES to family and friends of Donna Stewart.

Also, to the family and friends of

Barbara Highfill.

She was 97 years young and had graduated from LaFontaine High School.

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Lady Apaches pick up 2 TRC victories to end year The Wabash girls basketball team closed out the regular season with two Three Rivers Conference wins while Southwood had no trouble in a non-conference game last week.

Wabash 58, Peru 54 (OT) It took an extra period but the Wabash Apaches had just enough to pull out a 58-54, two overtime win against Peru Wednesday night, Jan. 25.

The Lady Apaches overcame a 7-point fourthquarter deficit for the second game in a row and came away with the win.

Peru outscored Wabash in each of the first three quarters of regulation, taking a 32-25 lead, however, the Lady Apaches tied it up at 44-44 to send the game into overtime.

The teams were tied 48-48 after the first overtime before the Lady Apaches pulled out the win in the second extra stanza.

Libby Mattern led Wabash with 17

points, six rebounds, and four assists, while Linda Cordes added 16 points and eight rebounds, followed

by Rylee Yoakum with nine points, six steals, and four rebounds, and Kierra Wilson with five points.

Wabash 49, Whitko 35 The Lady Apaches closed out the regular season with a 49-35 win over Whitko Friday night, Jan. 28 for its third consecutive win and fourth in five games.

Wabash jumped out to an 18-10 firstquarter lead and extended the lead to 30-20 in the teams’ final home game.

Stumbo led Wabash with 10 points and five rebounds, followed

by Yoakum with nine points, six rebounds, and three assists, Kasey Long with seven points and six rebounds, Wilson with seven points and three rebounds, and Brook Westendorf with five points and three

rebounds.

Southwood 58, Southern Wells 29 Southwood dominated the first half in their home game against Southern Wells Wednesday, Jan. 26, and ran away with a 58-29 win.

The Lady Knights took a 12-4 lead after one quarter then outscored the Raiders 19-4 in the second quarter for a 31-8 halftime lead.

Ella Haupert nearly matched the

entire Southern Wells team with 25 points, along with three assists, followed by Aleia Sweet with 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists, Alaina Winer with eight points and three rebounds, and Bailey Wyatt six points and seven rebounds.

Bluffton 46, Manchester 39 The Manchester girls basketball team couldn’t get over the hump in a

City of Wabash Building Commissioner Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 24th day of January, 2022, Leon Gene Delauter filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance.

The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 11 E. Sheridan Dr., Wabash, IN 46992. Legal description lots numbered forty three (43) and forty four (44) in Park View Addition to the City of Wabash, as recorded on page 47 of plat book number 5 in the records of the office of the City of Wabash County, Indiana Recorder.

The description of the action requested in the petition is a variance requesting building 12’x25’ addition, bathroom/closet on the West side of house towards Wabash St. will not meet City of Wabash setback of 30’ it will be 17’ off property line on W. side of house.

The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week until the date of the hearing of the petition.

A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 17th day of February, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition.

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James Straws CBI, CFI, CPE Building Commissioner

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS Hagerman, Inc. (“Constructor”) on behalf of Wabash City Schools (“Owner”) will receive sealed Statements of Qualifications from Contractors interested in submitting construction bids on the Project described in this Advertisement, until the time and date given below.

Statement of Qualifications will be received until 2:00 pm on February 18th, 2022, for: Wabash City Schools – Summer 2022 Projects Football Restroom Building Softball Concession and Press Box Building OJ Neighbours Renovations Prospective Bidders may obtain complete sets of the Prequalification Documents from the Constructor’s Designated Representative. Prospective Bidders shall use complete sets of Prequalification Documents in preparing its Prequalification Submittal. Owner and Constructor assumes no responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Prequalification Documents.

All Prospective Bidders who intend to submit a bid must; a) fully complete the Statement of Qualifications, b) provide all supplemental information and attachments, and c) be approved by the Owner and/or Constructor to be placed on the qualified bidders list. No bid will be accepted from a Contractor that has failed to comply with these requirements.

The Constructor’s Designated Representative, Adam Whitmer (awhitmer@hagermangc.com), will receive sealed Statements of Qualifications at Hagerman, Inc., 510 West Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802. All correspondence regarding the prequalification of Prospective Bidders must be in writing and shall be directed to the Constructor’s Designated Representative.

Legal Notice Published: 1st Published Legal Notice February 2, 2022 2nd Published Legal Notice February 9, 2022 2/2, 2/9/22

46-39 road loss at Bluffton Tuesday night, Jan. 25.

Bluffton took a 10-5 lead after one quarter of play, but the Lady Squires cut the lead to 16-15 at halftime.

The Lady Tigers outscored Manchester 13-6 in the third quarter for an 8-point lead and hit their free throws down the stretch.

Brookelynn Buzzard led Manchester with 14 points and four steals, followed by

Makenzy Meyer with 11 points and seven rebounds, Ainsley West with seven points and five rebounds, and Keilan Creager with five points and three rebounds.

Tippecanoe Valley 41, Manchester 32 Valley led Manchester 30-28 going into the fourth quarter before the Lady Squires tied the game early in the final stanza.

With just under

two minutes left, the Lady Vikings held on to a fourpoint lead, forcing Manchester to start intentionally fouling. Valley hit 7-8 free throws down the stretch to pull away.

West led Manchester with 16 points and nine rebounds, followed

by Buzzard with six points, Meyer with six points, and three rebounds, and Lauer with four points and four rebounds.

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