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$58M in investment coming to Wabash
Hello Nature, MPS Egg to build fertilizer manufacturing facility Hello Nature, a global leader in organic fertilizers, biostimulants and microbials, has partnered with sixth-generation Indiana business MPS Egg Farms to form a joint venture that will make a nearly $50 million investment in Wabash, Indiana to construct and operate a specialty fertilizer manufacturing facility. The joint venture, Bionutrients, will combine high-quality raw materials and cutting-edge technologies. Bionutrients will employ 46 people and construct two facilities totaling nearly 300,000 square feet to be built at 1555 Manchester Ave. Wabash. The partners will break ground this spring, with the facility fully operationally in the summer of 2023. This facility will expand Hello Nature’s Indiana presence and complements its two facilities in Anderson. “By expanding our offerings into Indiana’s growing organic farming sector and supporting a sixth-generation, Hoosier-owned business, we couldn’t be more excited to join this partnership,” said Ann Lathrop, executive vice president of global investments for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). “As we work to sustain our local communities, we continue building on our strengths of manufacturing and agribusiness, which allows us to connect locally, regionally and globally. Hello Nature’s investment in Wabash County is impressive, and we’re excited to see the impact it will have for Hoosiers
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and our state.” Based on the company’s job creation plans, the IEDC committed an investment in Hello Nature Specialty Fertilizers of up to $490,000 in the form of incentivebased tax credits. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim incentives once Hoosiers are hired. “We believe that this new production facility will be a turning point for the North American market,” said Luca Bonini, Hello Nature’s CEO. “Today the fertilizer industry undergoes multiple challenges such as rising prices, logistics issues and shortage of inputs, and there is a desperate need for innovative solutions to feed a growing population with less inputs and less land available. Our facility will ensure a regular production of sustainable fertilizers to help North American farmers achieve their yield goals. We are honored to partner with MPS and the Krouse family in this important project.” The project will also enhance MPS operations in and near Wabash. “MPS is excited to partner with Hello Nature to bring their expertise to Wabash. After a thorough review of potential sites in two states, we determined Wabash was the most attractive location and allowed us to expand at home,” said Dan Krouse, vice president of operations at MPS Egg Farms. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to make
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Plus5 Global to build rubber recycling facility Plus5 Global, Inc. has announced its intentions to open its first operational processing plant in Wabash County. This eco-tech, upcycling company will bring what CEO Paul Andrade calls a “disruptive yet leading-edge business” to Wabash County with the objective of minimizing its carbon emission footprint, and those of other companies, by creating high value substitutes for traditional carbon and petroleum material that remain cost-effective. “We are excited about our new facility location in such a progrowth atmosphere of the City of Wabash,” Andrade said. “The Wabash site brings with it our benchmark process and product applications that will experience continued innovation as we further our site roll out plan.” Plus5 will invest almost $8.5 mil-
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lion in machinery and equipment and occupy a 43,000 square- foot facility being constructed in the Arc Light Business Park to convert used recyclable rubber materials into industrial products that are in highdemand across the country and internationally. “Indiana’s vision for long-term sustainability is supported by innovative startup companies like Plus5 Global committed to growing in the Hoosier state,” said Ann Lathrop, executive vice president of global investments for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). “The company’s energy-efficient technologies, out-of-the-box thinking, and environmentally friendly solutions will help lead Indiana through an important energy transition while creating quality careers for Hoosiers.” Continued on Page 17
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Career Fair prepares students for post-high school life By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com Area students had a chance last week to explore a myriad of possible post-high school paths while attending an event at Wabash High School. The Wabash High School College and Career Fair, held Wednesday, Feb. 23, gave middle school and high schoolaged students from throughout Wabash County a chance to talk to representatives from a variety of trades, the military, law enforcement and emergency services, as well as academia. Joshua Blossom, principal of Wabash High School, said the fair was the seventh such event in the past 10 years and added that the 2022 offering attracted 52 vendors from throughout the state. “It’s more than we’ve ever had, representing some industry, professions, colleges, construction trades and electrical trades as well,” Blossom said. “I think all branches of the armed forces are here.” Blossom said that for local educators, an event such as the annual job fair is all about getting the students ready for what comes after they turn the tassels at graduation. “We’re an early college high school, so we’re really intentioned on preparing our kids for life after they leave high school, whether that’s for college or a career,”
Mattie Long from Trine University talks about opportunities with several local students during the annual Wabash High School College and Career Fair Feb. 23. Photo by Phil Smith he said. “It’s really important for us to help our kids find what their niche is, and what their interests are, and then have them work toward it.
Hopefully when we get to senior year, we’re able to really celebrate with them — that they’ve achieved something great, and are headed
onto a life of doing something they choose to do.”
Fair attractions included a number of colleges and universities, some from hundreds of miles away. However, Blossom was quick to point out that some students, once past high school, might have more interest in swinging a hammer than attending lectures and writing term papers. “You know what, I’m going to equally celebrate that kid who wanted to be a carpenter, and was able to go into an apprenticeship program and become that carpenter,” Blossom said. “They’re all equal outcomes, as far as we’re concerned.”
Aside from the military and emergency services such as law enforcement agencies and local firefighters, even organized labor was represented. “They’re (high school career fairs) helpful, it gets us a
lot of exposure,” said Jess Wagner of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 166 in Fort Wayne. “I’m still waiting on the juniors and seniors to all roll through here. That’s usually Cont. on Pg. 3
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Career Fair when we get our most interest, but it’s definitely a helpful event.” Traveling from North Manchester, Luis GonzalezAguayo of Manchester High School said he found the event integral to scouting out that perfect opportunity to use his knack for information technology. “I’ve been to some of them (vendor booths), only the ones that caught my eye,” Gonzalez-Aguayo said. The junior said he was interested in “mainly, the computer stuff. So, Indiana Tech and Purdue even said they have a good computer program, so I’m looking around for computer-related stuff.” He added that streamlining his visit to just those booths that featured his interests helped him with areas that dovetail with his current studies, but added that others who attended might find something unexpected. “What I’m doing now and what I’m working on in high school is computer science, like cyber security, networking, programming, stuff like that,” he said. “That’s kind of what drove me to that the most. There are a lot of schools you can look around. Even if you’re not into something specific, there might be something else that catches your eye.” Blossom said the event would not be possible without help, and added the efforts of some staff members at the high school ensured a smoothrunning fair. “We’re blessed to have so many vendors who take time to invest in this,” he said. “We feel
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UF distributes funds from Chili Cook-off The Wabash County United Fund distributed a total of $10,000 on February 22 to ten local non-profit organizations. The funds were part of the 2021 Annual Campaign conducted by Wabash County United Fund. This is the 10th year for the United Fund matching partnership with the Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity, bringing the total partnership commitment to $100,000. “This $10,000 matching fund is just one of the tools United Fund uses to assist families in Wabash County who struggle to make ends meet,” stated Steve Johnson, executive director for UF. “Partnering with Chili for Charity and other organizations creates even greater impact and results in lasting change in our communities”. The organizations who received this year’s monetary awards include: 85 Hope 85 HOPE Free Medical Clinic is a not-for-profit, faithbased, free medical clinic that offers free medical care to low-income adults ages 18-64 in Wabash County who are uninsured or under-insured. 85 Hope provides free medications, physical therapy, lab/radiology testing, flu vaccines mammograms, colon cancer screening, healthcare navigation services, and financially assists with many referrals for dental, optometry, counseling, and other specialty care needs. 85 Hope has two locations, one in Wabash at Lighthouse Crossing, the other in the Town Life Center in North
Manchester. Babe of Wabash County Babe of Wabash County is an incentive-based program that partners with different businesses and organizations in the county to promote good health, education, and connections for parents of young children. Babe serves all families of all incomes, backgrounds, shapes, and sizes who want to participate in the programs. Babe believes this helps to build stronger family units and communities. Babe of Wabash County is 100% community-supported and depends on the generous contributions of individual com-
munity members, corporate donors, and grants. Blessings in a Backpack – Wabash Chili for Charity funding is used to purchase nutritious food for our students. Blessings in a Backpack serves eight schools in the Wabash area, include the Southwood Elementary, Metro North, Sharp Creek, OJ Neighbours, Wabash Middle School, LH Carpenter, Emmanuel Christian School, and St. Bernard School. The average cost to feed a Blessings recipient is $110 per year. “With the
Judy Gump, 85 Hope representative, accepts a check from United Fund board member Ken Monce. Photos by Joseph Slacian
United Fund executive director Steve Johnson presents a check to Katy Till, Babe of Wabash County executive director. Photo provided
Kathy and Randy Henderson, Blessings in a Backpack - Wabash representatives, accept a check from United Fund board member Ken Monce.
Wabash County Cancer Society representatives (from left) Robert Schackmann, Val Garis, Monce, Theresa Sites, Sharon Schackmann accept a check from United Fund board member Ken Monce.
increase we are seeing in the numbers of students who need additional food support, the
said Megan Henderson from Blessings in a Backpack - Wabash. A teacher at Southwood
Chili for Charity Partnership funding will help us provide the nourishment to those extra students,”
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Growing Grounds representative Carol Horn accepts a check from United Fund board member Ken Monce. Photos by Joseph Slacian
Honeywell Foundation Education Outreach representative Kristi Unger accepts a check from United Fund board member Ken Monce.
Wabash River Defenders representative Michael Beauchamp accepts a check from United Fund board member Ken Monce.
Boy Scout Troop #404 representative Rickey J.L. Nelson accepts a check from United Fund board member Ken Monce.
Blessings in a Backpack... Every Friday I am able to watch kids who are at risk, take home bags of food from Blessings in a Backpack to make it through their weekend. We as teachers can go home each weekend with the peace of mind knowing kids are supplemented with food who truly need it, so they won’t be hungry during the weekend.” Boy Scout Troop 404 Boy Scouts Troop 404 guides Wabash area youth through service, community engagement
and leadership development. These have become increasingly important parts of the program as youth lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout. Funds received from the Chili for Charity Partnership will be used to purchase camping equipment for the troop. Growing Grounds A priority for Growing Grounds is to assure shelter for the housing insecure. Outreach to cover this need is enhanced often by help
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...continued from Page 4 with other necessities such as transportation, food, furniture/household items, utilities, quality childcare opportunities, and more. Growing Grounds’ interaction with individuals and families helps them “walk with” individuals and families in times of crisis and transition. Honeywell Foundation Educational Outreach Program Honeywell Foundation Educational Outreach Program (EOP) provides curriculum-based, artsin-education opportuni-
ties to students in Wabash County and beyond. EOP supplements arts programming in the schools and teaches students critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills that take them successfully beyond the classroom and into the real world. EOP focuses on key educational issues including College & Career Readiness and early childhood literacy. Junior Achievement of Greater Wabash For more than 1,300 students in the Greater Continued on Page 6
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lum. They are preparing for economic success, and they are discovering the connection
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...continued from Page 5 between what they learn in school and how it can be applied in the real world. JA hosts several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you would like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, JA offers several ways for you to support our work while having a great
time. Wabash County Cancer Society Wabash County Cancer Society provides local cancer patients with supportive equipment, supplies assistance, and transportation and prescription reimbursement. The goal of the organization is to help relieve some of the financial burden of cancer patients while they are fighting this disease. Wabash County Cancer Society raises funds and promotes initia-
GOOD WORDS . . .
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I spend a lot of time in my car. Last year I put over 70,000 miles commuting throughout Indiana. That’s a lot of windshield time. Many travel more than that as an occupation Jokingly people say to me, “Stay between the lines.” Indeed, the Lord gives a path that is straight if only we would follow God’s direction (Proverbs 4:26) Beyond moral character, God leads us into righteousness. What distracts from your journey? What detours lay ahead? What are your priorities. Rev. Rick E. Carder - (RickeCarder.com)
tives to serve people in need who have cancer. They are striving to raise public awareness about cancer-related issues. Wabash FAME Wabash FAME fosters and perpetuates creativity through multicultural arts educa-
tion. FAME believes in the value and power of the arts to kindle imagination, encourage thinking and enhance human development. Elementary and junior high/middle school student performances (piano, vocal,
and dance) and student art displays, along with workshops featuring guest musicians, dancers, and visual artists, will all be a part of this year’s Wabash FAME Festival on Saturday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 Cont. on Pg. 22
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Betty Buchanan, 91 Parkview volunteer Dec. 9, 1930 – Feb. 12, 2022
Betty C. Buchanan, 91, of Wabash, passed away at 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wabash. She was born on Dec. 9, 1930, in Lexington, Ky., to Finley David & Mattie Mae (Hawkins) Cole. She graduated in 1948 from Lafayette High School in Lexington, and was married in May of 1950 in Lexington, to James Allan “Buck” Buchanan who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and formerly worked as an office manager for Scallon Supply in Lexington for many years. She grew up in Lexington and has lived in West Virginia, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Lexington before moving to Wabash in 1996. She was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Wabash, Wabash Chamber of Commerce, Board of the Tobacco Free Coalition, and volunteered at the Parkview Hospital in Wabash. She is survived by: a daughter – Karen Buchanan (Skip) Daughtry of Wabash; three grandchildren – Christopher (Sarah) Daughtry of St. Louis, Mo., Matthew (Vanessa) Daughtry of Wabash, and Hyde Daughtry (Ian) Heckman of Noblesville; 10 great-grandchildren – Caroline, Chloe, Anna, Amelia, Trenton, Trevor, Treyce, Skylar, Delaney, and Brennan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, James Allan Buchanan, sister Kitty Lou Rector, and brother William Gaines Cole. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw. A Celebration of Life service will be held in the spring at her church. Private family burial will take place in Kentucky at a later date. Preferred memorials may be given to the Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition, 41 Canal St., Wabash, IN 46992. To send condolences to the family of Betty Buchannan, please visit www.cremationserviceskc.com
Kathy Overlander, 67 Was an animal lover June 25, 1954 – Feb. 18, 2022 Kathy Ann (Swain) Overlander, 67, Akron, died Feb. 18, 2022. She was born in Wabash on June 25, 1954. Graveside service were Feb. 24, at the Akron IOOF Cemetery, Akron. Earl-Love Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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James ‘Jim’ Taylor, 77
Enjoyed making crafts
Enjoyed outdoors
Feb. 28, 1938 – Feb. 22, 2022
Jan. 20, 1945 – Feb. 21, 2022
Viola Mae Lane, 83, of Speicherville, died at 6:10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine. She was born on Feb. 28, 1938, in Dowagiac, Mich., to Leo E. Gustin and June M. (Miles) Newman. Viola worked at P.N. Hirsch for eight years, and was also a homemaker. She married Junior Eugene Lane in Lagro, on July 30, 1955; he died Jan. 9, 2022. Viola enjoyed crafts and sewing. She is survived by five children, Melody L. (Manuel) Cruz of LaFontaine, Marcia Cruz and Timothy (Tami) Lane, both of Wabash, Sally A. (Dave) Randall of North Manchester, and Nancy J. (Kurt) Butgereit of Wabash; 11 grandchildren, Traci (Chad) Alexander and Justin (Heather) Cruz, both of Laketon, Dustin (Cecily) Cruz of Fishers, Wendy Lane of Middlebury, Jen (Ryan) Miller of Warsaw, Gregory (Kamy) Lane of Fishers, Megan (Craig) Sheely of Converse, Marcus (Rachal) Olson of Wabash, Amy (Michael) Hendrix of North Manchester, Scott Dangerfield of Indianapolis, and Ashley (Cain) Strack of Fishers; 26 greatgrandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren, and five sisters, Margaret Grimm, Marilyn (John) Daniels, and Janet Urley, all of Wabash, Shirley Pearson of New Haven, and Phyllis Schoby of Arizona. She was also preceded in death by her parents, step father Raymond Newman, sister, Joan Karowski, and her twin sister, Violet Gustin. Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Dan Gray officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is The Access. The memorial guest book for Viola may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Sharon Lee Cripe, 79 Enjoyed yard work Oct. 3, 1942 – Jan. 21, 2022 Sharon Lee Cripe, 79, of North Manchester, passed away after her long battle with Alzheimer’s, Jan. 21, 2022, at DeKalb Health in Auburn. She was born Oct. 3, 1942, in Mentone to Raymond E. and Bernice (Lane) Curtis. On July 29, 1961, she married Stanley Cripe. He preceded her in death on May 1, 2021. Sharon graduated in 1960 from Mentone High School. Along with her husband, she lived on a farm in North Manchester for many years. She was a hard worker her entire life, loved warm sunny days and working in her backyard in the summer. Sharon is survived by her son Scott L. (Stephanie) Cripe of Claypool; daughter, Kelly (John) Vaughn of Michigan; eight grandchildren, Steven, Emily, Rebecca, Marcus, John-Michael, Elizabeth, Sarah and Julie; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Stanley. In keeping with her wishes, cremation will take place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw, Indiana. Online condolences may be left at www.heritage-fcs.com.
James “Jim” Edward Taylor, 77, Kokomo, passed away with his family at his side, at 2:15 pm Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at his home. He was born Jan. 20, 1945, in Kokomo, the son of the late Maurice and Harriett (Robey) Taylor. On Dec. 31, 1971, he married Janis McCarty in Greentown, and she survives. Jim retired from the Chrysler Corporation as a millwright after 27 years of service. He was a member of U.A.W. 685, Pope and Young Club, and the National Hot Rod Association. Jim was a taxidermist from a young age who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He won three trophies for biggest Antelope, and shot a black bear on his last hunt, which he was very proud of. He loved to be outside, antiquing and attending car shows with Janis. He loved working on his 1928 Ford Roadster, which he won several awards for. Jim loved his family and cherished the moments he spent with his grandchildren, whom he loved so much. In addition to his wife Janis, Jim is survived by his children, Elizabeth (Ron Pigman) Taylor, Michael Taylor, Gary (Linda) Taylor, and Greg (Jennifer) Taylor; grandchildren, Gavin (fiancé Karis Pesola) Pigman, Avery (fiancé Marcos Aguirre) Pigman, Tre (Jenna Gerth) Akers, Brooke Akers, Hunter Taylor, and Ava Taylor; sister, Carol (John) Diller; sister-in-law, Judy Snowberger; and brother-in-law, John McCarty; and his beloved dog, Sally. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, Jene McCarty. The family would like to thank all the neighbors who helped out during Jim’s illness, and to Jerry Stephenson for bringing Jim lunch on Tuesday’s. Visitation and services were Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo. Burial was in North Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association, donate.als.org, in Jim’s memory. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.
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Shirley Epling, 79
Reba Jacobs, 92
U.S. Army veteran
Enjoyed collecting bells
Sept. 22, 1942 – Feb. 20, 2022
May 8, 1929 – Feb. 23, 2022
Shirley R. Epling 79, of Marion, formerly of Jonesboro, and Hinton, W. Va., passed away at 9:02 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at York Place of Marion. She was born in Marion, on Sept. 22, 1942, to Raymond and Helen (Pool) Lyons. Shirley was a graduate of Marion High School. She served in the United States Army. She married Jason E. Epling on March 25, 1967. He passed away on Feb. 24, 2018. She was affiliated with the Pisgah United Methodist Church in Hilldale, W.Va., and the Hanfield United Methodist Church in Marion. Shirley was an avid reader. She also enjoyed bird watching and was a member of several bible studies. She enjoyed living in the mountains in West Virginia. Shirley is survived by three daughters, Tammie (Greg) Burton of Wylie, Texas, Shannon (Eric) Shilts of Marion, and Nicki (Terry) Jackson of Bluffton; one brother, Ed Lyons of Marion, one sister, Phyllis (Tim) Moss of Wabash, six grandchildren, Bryce (Caitlin) Burton, Cassidi Burton, Zach (Morgan) Shilts, Zane Shilts, Lucas Shilts, and Morgan Shivley; and one great-granddaughter, Rylie Shilts. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Jason Epling, one daughter, Kristy Epling, and one sister, Marilyn Lyons. Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial was at Grant Memorial Park Cemetery. McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, have been trusted with Shirley Epling’s final arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com
Billy Ray Carter, 68 Billy Ray Carter, age 68, of Wabash, peacefully passed away at home on Feb 14, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Billy was born in Gully Bridge, W. Va., to Johnnie Ray Carter, and Gertha (Carter) Albert. Billy was predeceased by his mother, father, sister and three brothers. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Mary M. Carter, two daughters, Mary Lou (Brian) Brewer and Christa Carter; three grandchildren, Jacob (Miranda) Banks, James (Mikayla) Lambert, and Capri Lambert; two great grandchildren, Carter and Mason Banks; and three brothers. Billy has requested a celebration of life to be held as opposed to traditional funeral services. The family request all of Billy’s loved ones to join in celebrating his beautiful life at Grace Fellowship Church on April 16 at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow.
Reba Maxine Jacobs, 92, of Sweetser, formerly of rural LaFontaine, died at 10:50 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at Suite Living Senior Community in Sweetser. She was born on May 8, 1929, in Wabash County, to Urban and Maxine (Harrell) Ulshafer. Reba was a 1947 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Donald R. Jacobs in LaFontaine on June 27, 1947; he died Feb. 10, 2017. Reba was a farmer’s wife and homemaker. She was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church, the Liberty Bells Homemaker Association, and a former member of LaFontaine Eastern Star. Reba enjoyed sewing and even participated in sewing competitions. She collected pictures and bells, but most importantly she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by six children, Diane (Jay) Lawson of Sweetser, Donna (Keith) Duckwall of Van Buren, Richard (Diana) Jacobs and Robert Jacobs, both of Wabash, Ray (Kim) Jacobs of LaFontaine, and Donald (Kim Simon) Jacobs of Elberta, Ala.; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter-inlaw, Kandi Jacobs, and brother, Von Ulshafer. Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Dr. Matthew Stewart and Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating. Burial was in LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is LaFontaine United Methodist Church. The memorial guest book for Reba may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Lynna Bishop, 71 Worked as QMA Aug. 5, 1950 – Feb. 26, 2022 Lynna Bishop, 71, of Wabash, died at 4:35 am, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born on Aug. 5, 1950, in Wabash, to Kelly and Lillie Mae (Robinson) Jackson. Lynna was a 1969 graduate of Manchester High School. She married Alex C. Bishop in Liberty Mills, on Nov. 15, 1969; he died May 31, 2018. Lynna worked at Timbercrest Healthcare as a QMA. She enjoyed reading, and collecting dolls and cookie jars. She is survived by two children, Thomas (Patty) Bishop of North Manchester, and Joseph (Ginger) Bishop of Carmel; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Memorial services will be 10 a.m., March 5, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Saturday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is American Diabetes Association. The memorial guest book for Lynna may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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Police & Fire Reports North Manchester Public Safety Reports Accidents Feb. 17 3:02 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Rachel R. Wakefield, 42, North Manchester, struck a parked vehicle in the 200 block of Strauss Provimi Road. Feb. 18 9:22 a.m. — Vehicles driven by Kenneth J. Cupp, 85, South Whitley and Noelle Herren, 44, Roann collided at the intersection of State Road 13 and East Street. Feb. 21 6:47 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Michael A. Vogel, 61, North Manchester and Jessica A. Troyer, 40, North Manchester collided in the 100 block of West 7th Street. Feb. 22 5:01 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Becky S. Hendrix, 71, North Manchester and Robert L. Hambright, II, 34, Valparaiso, collided in the 1700 block of SR 114W. Arrest Feb. 22 1:35 p.m. — Jerry F. Martin, 68, North Manchester, was arrested on a warrant to revoke probation on a possession of methamphetamine charge. Citation Feb. 22 10:37 p.m. — Michael D. Przewoznik, 20, Warsaw, was cited for speeding. Fire Runs North Manchester Fire Department responded: Feb. 18 10:56 a.m. — to the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist. Feb. 20 5:02 a.m. — to the 1400 block of Heckathorn Drive for a medical assist. 9:12 a.m. — to the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist. 4:52 p.m. — to the 1200 block of SR 114W for a medical assist. Feb. 21 6:06 a.m. — to the 1100 block of West Main Street for a medical assist. 7:58 a.m. — to the 700 block of North Wayne Street for a medical assist. 10:01 a.m. — to the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist. Feb. 24 8:01 a.m. — to Wisteria Lane for a medical assist. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Feb. 13 6:04 a.m. — Vehicles driven by Michelle L. Navarro, 55, Waterford, Conn., Cont. on Pg. 10
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Leroy Wimmer, 72 Vietnam veteran March 28, 1949 – Feb. 27, 2022
Leroy William Wimmer, 72, North Manchester, passed away Feb. 27, 2022 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. The son of William Perry and Patricia Lee (Smith) Wimmer, Leroy was born March 28, 1949 in Marion. After graduating from Southwood High School in 1968, Leroy enlisted in the United States Army from 1969 to 1970, and served in Vietnam. He returned home and was employed at General Tire in Wabash, before moving on to work for Manchester Tool and Die and BKB Manufacturing. During his days at BKB Manufacturing, Leroy worked in Shipping and Receiving and was a Supervisor for many years. It was in January of 2012 that Leroy retired after 40 years with BKB Manufacturing and Manchester Tool and Die. Leroy was a loving father of three daughters, Annette, Amy and Angela. He was also a lifelong lover of basketball. In 2006, he began a relationship with Debra Jayne Grist who he married on Aug. 18, 2012. A competitive athlete by nature, he participated in basketball, cross-country and track throughout high school. Later in life, he enjoyed playing basketball games on his PlayStation as well as fishing and gardening. Leroy was an avid IU basketball fan and member of the American Legion. He was also a former member of Wabash Christian Church. The loving memory of Leroy William Wimmer will be forever cherished by his wife, Debra Jayne Grist, North Manchester; daughters, Annette (Mike) Wright, Wabash, Amy (Andy) Eads, Urbana, and Angela (Ryan) Iden, New Haven; brother, Bill (Patsy) Wimmer, Columbia City, and grandchildren, Austin (Kaley) Eads, Aden Eads, Anna Simpson, and Isaiah Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Perry and Patricia Lee (Smith) Wimmer; sister, Helen Elizabeth Acosta, and brother-in-law, Dave Acosta. A graveside service will be March 19, 2022 at noon at Fairview Cemetery, County Road 300 East and County Road 1000 North, Servia. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. For those who wish to honor the memory of Leroy William Wimmer, memorials may be made to Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave, Wabash, IN 46992. The family of Leroy William Wimmer has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com
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and Sally A. Parson, 61, LaFontaine, collided at the intersection of SR 15 and SR 124W, Wabash. Damage up to $10,000. Feb. 15 8:25 a.m. — Vehicles driven by Joseph L. Gouvan, 41, Wabash and Timothy G. White, 59, Wabash collided in the intersection of SR 13 and Palmer Road. A passenger in White’s vehicle contacted police Feb. 16 and reported going to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a broken rib. Damage up to $25,000. Feb. 16 4:18 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Courtney O. Gale, 52, Roann, struck a tire in the roadway on SR 15, Roann. Damage up to $10,000. Feb. 17 5:08 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Nichole L. Ross, 28, Wabash, slid into a guardrail on W. Old US 24 before hitting a road sign. Damage up to $25,000. Feb. 18 1:56 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Johnathan L. England, 19, North Manchester, slid on the slick roadway at the intersection of CR 1450 N and SR 13, sliding off the roadway and striking a utility pole. Damage up to $25,000. Feb. 20 3:29 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Thomas F. Avery, 34, Elwood, left the roadway on SR 15, North Manchester. Avery complained of pain to his shoulder and upper body and was transported to Parkview Wabash for treatment. Damage up to $25,000. Feb. 21 7:40 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Ellie C. Shellenbarger, 18,
LaFontaine, struck a guardrail at the intersection of SR 15 and Bailey Road, Wabash, eventually leaving the roadway and striking several trees. Damage up to $10,000. Feb. 21 6:04 p.m. — A vehicle driven by James E. Sparks, 52, Wabash, struck a deer on SR 15, north of CR 500 S, Wabash. Damage up to $10,000. Feb. 24 5:25 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Zella A. Butler, 80, Bluffton, left the roadway and struck a utility pole near the intersection of LaFontaine Avenue and Bailey Road, Wabash. Damage up to $25,000. Arrests Feb. 20 — Gregory Dewayne Campbell, 30, Wabash, was arrested for public intoxication, battery resulting in bodily injury and two counts of domestic battery. Feb. 20 — Jonathan Jay Melton, 46, Wabash, was arrested for driving while suspended. Feb. 20 — Robert Fulton Bollan, 32, Wabash, was arrested for criminal confinement, strangulation, domestic battery, possession of a narcotic drug and unlawful possession of a syringe. Feb. 20 — Deedra Marie Martinez, 31, Wabash, was
arrested for theft with a prior conviction. Feb. 21 — Kelli Jo Hayslett, 44, Wabash, was arrested for theft and conversion. Feb. 21 — Christopher Alan Jayne, 30, Silver Lake, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Feb. 21 — Clarence Matthews, 66, Marion, was arrested for being an habitual traffic violator. Feb. 22 — Jerry Franklin Martin, 68, North Manchester, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Feb. 22 — Dustin Wayne Baldridge, 37, Wabash, was arrested on petitions to revoke bond for driving while suspended and possession of methamphetamine. Feb. 23 — Linda Gail Nice, 66, Wabash, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Feb. 24 — Gage Louis Trowbridge, 28, Syracuse, was arrested for violating probation and dealing in a narcotic drug. Feb. 24 — Donna Michelle Clark, 35, Wabash, was arrested for unlawful possession or use of a legend drug or precursor. Feb. 24 — Jeffery Ray McCarty, 48, Roann, was arrested for false informing, strangulation, domestic battery
and criminal confinement. Wabash Police Department Accidents Feb. 21 6:41 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Margaret R. Wimberly, 46, Wabash, struck a deer on State Road 13, south of US 24, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500. Feb. 23 6:40 a.m. — Vehicles driven by Gabriel B. Barrus, 39, Wabash and Larry E. Easterday, 60, Peru, collided in the intersection of SR 15 and Cass Street, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000. Feb. 24 5:38 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Tiffanie J. Love, 45, Wabash and Laurent O. Miller, 62, Ottoville, Ohio collided in the intersection of US 24 and SR 15, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000. Feb. 25 4:05 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Devin J. Bechtold, 27, Wabash, struck a deer on Dora Road, west of CR 200 E, Wabash. Damage up to $10,000. 1:06 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Lisa N. Rankin, 51, Somerset and Bonnie J. Truss, 85, Wabash, collided at the intersection of SR 13 and Main Street, Wabash. Damage up to $10,000. Arrests Feb. 11 — Kristen L. Shear, 34, Wabash was
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arrested for driving while suspended with a prior. Feb. 15 — Richard L. Pearson, 57, Wabash, was arrested for resisting law enforcement. Feb. 15 — Cheresa R. Navarette, 42, North Port, Fla., was arrested for child neglect and possession of methamphetamine. Feb. 16 — Victor Quiroga, II, 27, Marion, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia. Feb. 20 — Gregory D. Campbell, 30, Wabash, was arrested for public intoxication. Feb. 20 — Jonathan L. Melton, 46, Peru, was arrested for driving while suspended with a prior. Feb. 20 — Deedra M. Martinez, 31, Wabash, was arrested for violating parole. Feb. 23 — Jackie R. Noland, 38, Wabash, was arrested for driving while suspended with a prior. Citations Feb. 13 — Roger Lee Smith, III, 39, Wabash was cited for driving while suspended. Feb. 15 — Lesha T. Self, 33, Wabash was cited for dog at large. Feb. 20 — Kodi T. Clemons, 26, Wabash was cited for disregarding a stop sign. Cont. on Pg. 11
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Police & Fire Reports Feb. 22 — Alice D. Henderson, 37, Marion, was cited for disregarding a traffic signal. Feb. 23 — Kaitlyn M. Cook, 30, Marion was cited for driving while suspended and no proof of insurance. Land Transfers The following land transfers were reported by the Wabash County Recorder’s Office from Feb. 7 to Feb. 18, 2022: Deborah Ann Coburn and Kara Valentine, quit claim deed to Deborah A. Coburn, Kara L. Valentine and Coburn Family Trust. David O. Gill, Jr., quit claim deed to David O. Gill, Jr. and Sara E. Whitaker. Jerry Nelson and Jo Ellen Nelson, quit claim deed to Brian Jeremy Nelson, Anna Louise Nelson, Jerry Nelson and Jo Ellen Nelson. Jerry Nelson and Jo Ellen Nelson, quit claim deed to Brian Jeremy Nelson, Anna Louise Nelson, Jerry Nelson and Jo Ellen Nelson. Mitchell D. Schutz and Penny K. Schutz, quit claim deed to Mitchell D. Schutz and Margreta E. Schutz. Daymark Master Trust, warranty deed to BPDM Properties 2018-1, LLC. Deborah Smith, Bryan Webb, Joshua Webb, Amanda Edmond, Lucille Webb and Harlain Webb, quit claim deed to Pamela McKnight. Pamela McKnight, quit claim deed to Roy D. McKnight and Pamela J. McKnight. Kimberly Bear and Kimberly Bitzel, warranty deed to Carol R. Miller and Glenda Kay Miller. Tyler D. Bear, warranty deed to Carl R. Miller and Glenda Kay Miller. Charles W. Bolton, warranty deed to Cody Davidson. Vernon Mollette, II, quit claim deed to Vernon Mollette. Vernon Mollette, warranty deed to Stouffer Construction, LLC. Teresa L. Westendorf and Nicholas A. Westendorf, warranty deed to Limitless Properties, LLC. Jay Rosen, Jama Fry and Constance M. Rosen, warranty deed to Wyatt Helfin. Steven L. Roth and Billie R. Roth, quit claim deed to Shad Roth and Steven and Billie Roth Irrevocable Trust. Steven L. Roth and Billie R. Roth, quit claim deed to Shad Roth and Steven and Billie Roth Irrevocable Trust. Terra L. Dickman and Danny R. Dickman, quit claim deed to Danny R. Dickman. Hillary P. Moore and Hillary P. Eltzroth, warranty deed to Michael A. Miller. Alan L. Blocher, warranty deed to Austin L. Elzroth and Hillary P. Elzroth.
Scott L. Cripe, Kelly L. Vaughn, Stanley L. Cripe and Stanley Cripe, personal deed to Scott L. Cripe and Kelly L. Vaughn. Marvin B. Love, quit claim deed to Jennifer L. George. Nationstar Mortgage, LLC and MR Cooper, warranty deed to Sameh Elsayed. Lizabeth A. Squires, Fred H. Squires, Jr., Constance S. Squires and Lizabeth A. Stein, warranty deed to Thomas A. Squires. James A. Boyd, quit claim deed to Robert E. Boyd. Deborah J. Huff, warranty deed to Bradley C. Huff. Bonnie Kirkwood and Richard Kirkwood, quit claim deed to Bonnie Kirkwood. Philip E. Schlemmer and Maynard L. Shellhammer, warranty deed to Ernest Marin, Jr. Janet L. Ogden and Janet L. Aswegan, warranty deed to Cordell D. Sailors. Fredd L. Orr, warranty deed to Daniel Kitch. Rachel A. Burcroff, warranty deed to Valerie A. Lawson. Carl R. Miller and Glenda K. Miller, warranty deed to Richard Humble and Carla Humble. Daniel A. Thompson, warranty deed to Rachel Smith and James C. Smith. Michael A. Emery and Tina M. Emery, warranty deed to Chad Vigar. David Boyd and Valerie Boyd, quit claim deed to Daval Properties, LLC. Daval Properties, LLC., warranty deed to Tyler Hayslett. Jerry Todd Napier, warranty deed to Carson Rody. Thomas W. Christman and Thomas W. Christman Living Trust, quit claim deed to Thomas W. Christman and Thomas W. Christman Living Trust. Karen Mays and Kenneth C. Bergman, personal deed to Amanda J. Bergman. Wabash County Redevelopment Commission, warranty deed to Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. Belinda S. Griffith, warranty deed to Greg W. Gibson. Stephen Joseph Earl Osborn and Natalee Renee Osborn, quit claim deed to Natalee Renee Osborn. Susan J. Trowbridge and Tom Eads, warranty deed to Alex Jeral Honeycutt. Alex Jeral Honeycutt, warranty deed to Hidden Diamond Homes, LLC. Nicci Rae Cornett, Daniel O. Williams and Nina R. Williams, personal deed to Ben Passwater. Brad O. Buckley, Kylee A. Buckley and Kylee A. Geels, warranty deed to Leah Lawrence.
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St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Levi Nkwocha, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 563-4750. Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday at 8:15 a.m. St. Patrick's Catholic Church Main Street in Lagro. Holy Mass 11 a.m. the 1st Sunday of the month except January and February. St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church - We humbly invite you to experience ancient Christianity in the Church Jesus established. “You are Peter [rock], and on this rock I will build My Church” (Mathew 16:18). 1203 State Road 114 E, North Manchester, IN 260-982-4404 www.strobertsnmanchester.org. Like us on Facebook. Sacrament of Confession: Tues. 5-6PM, Wed. 5:15-6 PM, and Sat. 8-9 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM or anytime by appointment. “Therefore, confess your sins to one another”(James 5:16). Holy sacrifice of the Mass: Sat. 5PM., Sun. 9AM., and 11:30(en espanol). “for My flesh is real food and My blood is real drink” (John 6:55). For more information on Catholicism visit www.catholic.com CHRISTIAN
Dora Christian Church located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260-782-2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m. Minister: Mark Wisniewski. LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765-981-2101; Pastor Brad Wright; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 am. Nursery Available. Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; Stephen Eberhard, Minister; phone: 260-5634179; website: www.wabashchristian.org. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Find us on YouTube and Facebook.
CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Josh Fennell; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages. COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Shawn Light. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Lead Minister, Joel Cogdell; Worship Minister, Michael Eaton; Middle School/Groups Minister, Nate Plyler; Next Steps/Outreach Minister, Ryan Keim; Women’s Director, Taylor McFarland; Student Minister, David Diener; Children’s Minister, Tyler Leland; Early Childhoood Director, Janet Legesse. NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am. Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School 9:00 am, Worship Service - 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 856-405-5267. LUTHERAN Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Office phone 260.563.4051. Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you! The LCMS Mission Church in North Manchester is holding services each Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. with fellowship time following in the Life Center Building on 7th and Bond Streets. Please come and worship with us. Bring your family and friends. “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” Roman 3:28 NIV. For more information call Pat at 260-6101961 or email to lcmsnorthmanchester@gmail.com. Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Gospel-based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service. We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity!
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Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM. FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH
North Manchester First Brethren Church: 407 N. Sycamore St., N. Manchester; Sunday Morning Schedule – Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 am, Adult Classes: 8:00, 9:15, & 10:30 am, Youth Connect (Grades 7-12): 9:15 am, “LOFT” Children’s Church (Grades 1-6): 9:15 am, Elementary Classes: 10:30 am, “The Garden” Nursery & Preschool Classes: 9:15 & 10:30 am. Find us online: www.nmfbc.org
NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church Services - Sunday Worship: 10 AM. Celebrate Recovery Tuesday at 6 PM and WOW Wednesday 6:30 PM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260-982-8558. www.cfcpeople.org Freedom Life Church (Non-Denominational Full Gospel Church) 480 Washington St., Wabash, IN 46992. Pastor Tim Morrisett, 317385-4400. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Teens Jesus and Java Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's Church Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m. Nursery is provided. Sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night: Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m., Teen Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Wabash Friends Church 3563 S State Rd 13, Wabash, (260) 563-8452. Lead Pastor, Brandon Eaton. Join us for in-person worship at 8:30AM or 10:45AM, or via live-stream on Facebook at 10:45AM. Children's programming available infants - 6th grade. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45AM. Youth (7th-12th) Sunday evenings at 6:30PM. The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 1975 Vernon St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260-571-7686. Wherever your Spiritual walk is, join us as we continue on. Verse by Verse - Book by Book - Chapter by Chapter - Through the Bible. Full Gospel. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m. St. Paul’s County Line Church 3995N 1000W, Andrews, IN; Phone 7863365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m. Urbana Yoke Parish 75 Half Street in Urbana, phone 260-774-3516, email: urbanaparish@gmail.com. Pastor Larry Wade. Worship 9:30 am, Sunday School 10:45 am, Bible Study Sunday evenings 6:00 pm. Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931 or (765) 833-6561. Join us for services and children’s worship at 10:00 am, Sunday School at 9 am. Pastor - Jody Tyner. All are welcome and we would love for you to join us! www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 pm. PRESBYTERIAN Wabash Presbyterian Church Loving people with the heart of Christ in the heart of Wabash. Located at 123 W Hill St; phone: (260) 5638881; on the web at www.wabashpresbyterian.com. Sunday Worship Service: 10 AM. Children’s Sunday School during worship. Handicap accessible. Bible Study every Monday at 1pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/wabashpresbyterian. UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Tom Richards, pastor. Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Sunday multi-media worship service at 10 a.m. with children’s message, Praise Team, and Choir. LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765981-4021; email: lafontaineumc@gmail.com; website: www.lafontaineumc.org; Susan Shambaugh, Pastor; Worship: 9:30AM, Sunday School: 10:45AM, nursery provided for both. Lincolnville United Methodist Church 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765981-2648. Pastor: John Cook, 260-563-1406, pastorjohn1954@gmail.com. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. lincolnvilleumc.org North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Live Streamed on Sundays @ 10:30 a.m. on Facebook at INManchesterUMC. Website: www.northmanchesterumc.com Richvalley United Methodist Church 290 N. Jefferson Street, Wabash, IN 46992; Phone: 260-563-1033; Pastor Jack Suits. Email: rvumc@hotmail.com. Worship: 9:30am, Sunday School: 10:45am. Wabash First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass St, Wabash; (260) 563-3108; www.wabashfirstumc.org; Pastor Nathan Whybrew, Youth Pastor Nick Smith. Service Times: 8am and 10am in the sanctuary, 11am Facebook Live, www.facebook.com/wabashfirstumc. Youth Group times: Wednesday 6pm @ Wabash First UMC, High School; Sunday 57pm @ Lincolnville UMC, Middle School. WESLEYAN Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Pastor - Rodger Smith. Morning Worship 10:30am; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00pm. Church is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A place to feel safe and loved! New Journey Community Church Old W.C. Mills School. 1721 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN. Change is possible! Whether you are overchurched, un-churched, or de-churched you’ll find a fresh start at New Journey. We keep the important things like worship, teaching, community, and serving primary, while letting the unnecessary stuff fade into the background. Our mission is to make life transformation through Jesus Christ accessible to all people. So, come as you are and be made new!
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County could feel impact of Russian invasion By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com While the conflict in the country of Ukraine is thousands of miles from Wabash County, a local professor has provided insight into the issue, giving perspective and clarity to what seems like an escalating struggle that has world-wide implications. “The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has a fairly long history, so it is not new,” said Dr. Gabriela Ramalho Tafoya, assistant professor of political science at Manchester University. “What is new is this recent escalation.” As far back as early November, 2021, the United States reported movement of Russian troops, as many as 92,000, to the border of the former Soviet Union territory. Tafoya said the current conflict is borne out of vast ideological differences within the
Ukraine, while that country officially sought to become more and more “westernized.” “Western-dominated institutions, like NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and the European Union have grown significantly since they were created back in the 1950s,” Tafoya said. “And, they have grown by accepting new member states. Ukraine was in conversations with both institutions in hopes of joining these security and economic communities. In the 1990s, talks began between NATO and Ukraine, and a partnership was formed. By 2008, NATO discussed extending membership to Croatia, Georgia, and Ukraine. Also in 2008, talks between Ukraine and the European Union signaled a move toward the economic bloc. In 2010, (former Ukrainian President Viktor) Yanukovych was elected president,
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with assistance and backing from the United States.” The Manchester University scholar said that with that election, Yanukovych promised to move Ukraine closer to Europe. Tajoya said the president later turned 180 degrees when he was accused of wrongdoing by his own government. “By 2013, Ukraine was divided among pro-West and proRussia groups,” Tafoya continued. “Yanukovych’s turn away from the EU sparked large-scale pro-West protests. In 2014, there was a new
pro-West government in Ukraine. Putin and pro-Russian groups viewed this as another episode of Western encroachment into Russia’s sphere of influence.” Russia took control of Crimea in midMarch of 2014, a peninsula that was largely pro-Russian, Tafoya said. The Ukrainian government banned Russian as the second official language. Tafoya said Russia’s actions in the past decade, as well as today, have been answered with nonforce responses. “The role of the United States has been one in support of Eastern European countries seeking a closer relationship with the West and its institutions,” she said. “In the current conflict, the United States and its allies have mostly taken diplomatic routes and threatened economic repercussions. While the United States and
other countries have sent military support to Ukraine, it has been in terms of assisting Ukraine to defend itself, rather than sending fighting forces. To date, the Biden administration has imposed economic sanctions on Russia in response to Putin’s escalation of the conflict. But, continuing economic relations between Russia and other important economies, such as China make sanctions less effective in convincing Russia to deescalate. Importantly, Germany has moved to halt a main energy contract with Russia — Nordstream 2 — in response to the escalation.” Tafoya said that while the battle rages in Ukraine, residents of Wabash County can still experience ripples created by the conflict. “The effects of all this for the United States and the local community have come in the form of higher energy prices,” she
said. “Russia is a major exporter of oil to the United States. So, cutting that off makes our gas prices higher. This, on top of the inflation that has increased during the Covid-19 pandemic is problematic. But other than that, I don’t think there will be many repercussions for the United States economically. Politically, our allies are on board with the decision to impose strong sanctions on Russia. But if Russia occupies Ukraine and claims it is part of Russian territory, like it did with Crimea, then that may change things. Although Ukraine is not officially a member of NATO, there is an alliance, and NATO members will have to decide on whether they will “free” Ukraine and risk a wider-scale war with Russia, or let Putin keep Ukraine and hope he does not keep going to try and take over other neighCont. on Pg. 14.
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Many MSD elementary students on par with peers nationwide By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com During the regular meeting of the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County’s board of trustees, the five-person panel heard a report from Chief Academic Officer Tim Drake on recent standardized testing results from students within the district. “It looks at kids’ test scores from Winter of ’21, through Winter of ’22,” Drake said of the tests conducted through the Northwest Evaluation
Northfield Junior Asia Miller presents the MSDWC Staff Spotlight to School Resource Officer Eric Kirlan. Photo provided
MSD honors resource officer By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com The Metropolitan School District of Wabash County features a staff member twice each month in a feature known as the Staff Spotlight, held during the board of trustees regular meeting. During the final meeting of February, one staff member was honored who enjoyed not one, but two nominations. Northfield Jr/Sr High School Resource Officer
Eric Kirlan received the staff spotlight, having been nominated not only by student Asia Miller, but also bus driver and paraprofessional Amy Powell. “He fits the spot at Northfield,” said Miller, a junior at Northfield. “He fits in with the rest of the students.” Miller said she nominated Kirlan because he treats every student like a human. “He makes the school better because he brings out everyone’s true personality,” she
Invasion with Russia, or let Putin keep Ukraine and hope he does not keep going to try and take over other neighboring countries. The United States also has a reputation to keep in terms of protecting liberty around the world and Congress is already pressuring the Biden administration to do more for
said. MSDWC Superintendent Mike Keaffaber read Powell’s comments to the board during the Feb. 22 meeting. “SRO Kirlan does so much extra work,” Powell said. “He constantly helps bus drivers, makes kids smile in the hallways and he’s under-appreciated for sure. He has worked extra, helping with safety measures in making sure kids get to class on time and has formed a wonderful relationship
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the people of Ukraine.” Tafoya added that some locally could be adversely affected more than just at the gas pump. “Another local issue has to do with the Ukrainian community here in the United States,” she said. “Some of our neighbors have families in Ukraine and elsewhere in Eastern Europe
and we should support them in this uncertain time. Many of them have family back home, and may not know of their whereabouts or safety right now. As a community, I hope we can come together and extend a hand to our neighbors afraid for their loved ones.”
with children across the schools that I hope will never be forgotten. He is a great listener and is always there right when you need him. He has helped so many of my students, I am very thankful for him.”
Association. “This data is actually specific to the kids who took the test.” Drake told the board that students from Sharp Creek and Southwood elementary schools. Drake said “174 students during that year grew at 90th percentile as across the whole country. So, we’re all about growth.
We feel like that’s the best thing we can focus on. When a kid comes in, we meet them where they’re at and help them grow.” Drake also told the board that the number of those students who topped 90 percent of their peers nationwide represented 26.8 percent Cont. on Pg. 17
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IDEM to test wells near Treaty Creek By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management, in conjunction with state and local health officials, hoped to launch free drinking water well tests this week at 65 homes located within 300 feet of Treaty Creek. The tests are needed, according to Ryan Clem, IDEM director of communications, because of elevated levels of Perflorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanic acid (PFOA) in Treaty Creek. IDEM sent letters to 65 property own-
ers along the creek last week, seeking permission to test their wells. The letters explained the situation and asked the homeowners to contact IDEM to grant permission for it to access the wells. Clem said the department hoped to begin testing early this week, even if it meant going door to door to seek permission. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are types of synthetic, organic chemicals that contain fluorine. PFAS have been used since the 1940s in such things as textiles, paper, cookware, firefighting foams and electronics, according to the IDEM. PFOS and PFOA are the
most widely used types of PFAS. The problem was discovered by Indiana American Water (IAW) in July 2021, and the firm contacted IDEM. IAW also removed that well from service. Clem said IDEM staff sampled drinking water in three additional public water systems located adjacent to the creek. Those systems provide water to Southwood Elementary School, Southwood High School and Josiah White’s. There wasn’t any PFAS detected in any of the drinking water wells. IDEM conducted another test in Treaty Creek in December, and
detected increased levels of PFAS there. However, Clem stressed, no increased levels were found in the three public water systems adjacent to the creek. Clem noted that exposure to PFAS doesn’t mean any health problems now or in the future, and immediate health risks to most exposed to PFAS are low. In fact, he continued, PFOA and PFAS are commonly found in people and the environment. Lifetime drinking water health advisory levels for PFOA and-or PFOS are 70 parts per trillion, according to guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
One part per trillion is equivalent to one drop of water in an Olympic-sized swimming pool. IDEM officials will speak with individual homeowners whose wells show more than 70 parts per trillion. Solutions, according to the IDEM, could include using bottled water, installing water filtration equipment, drilling a deeper well or using an alternative water source. Clem said until test results are available — roughly two weeks after samples are taken — free bottled water will be supplied to homeowners. The water, he said, should be used for such
things as cooking, drinking and making baby formula. Showering and washing clothes in water with elevated levels won’t cause any harm. IDEM officials are still trying to determine the cause of the increased levels. What will happen once the source is found remains to be seen. “We get into tricky legal issues,” Clem said. “PFAS is not a regulated compound. It’s not a contaminant. The state nor the EPA regulates PFAS.” “If we find there’s a facility that is somehow dumping or putting this into the creek, and they don’t have
a proper permit … We know who those permitted users are. They send us monthly, or sooner results, so we know it’s none of our permitted sources. “What we’re looking for is maybe some unpermitted sources that are somehow getting this stuff into the river. How we would hold them accountable gets into legal issues. Obviously, if they’re dumping or discharging into a body, like the creek, that’s an issue that IDEM can go to enforcement and possible fines. “But, you get into some weird legal issues there because it’s not a regulated contaminant.”
Wabash library board rejects bids for building addition By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Bids received for the expansion of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library were rejected by the library board of directors. Bids, received Feb. 9, ranged from $3.8 million to $4.5 million. “While we are disappointed that the bids came in as high as they did, we intend to move forward with our
plans,” Library Director Ware W. Wimberly III told The Paper of Wabash County in an email. “In the coming weeks, we will review the project, revising our timeline and our approach to funding. “We believe this project will enhance library service to the community as well as long term quality of life.” As it stands now, the addition is a two-story, 4,400square-foot section
to the building, located northeast of the intersection of West Hill and South Cass streets. The new addition would be located on the east side of the existing building, attached to an addition placed on the facility in 1972. The addition would have a glass divider attaching it to the existing building. “Both the original building, completed in 1903, and the 1972 addition have served the Wabash community very well,”
Wimberly said. “The proposed project will ensure that the building is safe and sound for
decades to come, along with creating a more modern and user-friendly environment with nec-
essary system upgrades. “In addition, the project will enhance current
services and provide other services that the building can’t offer due to space limitations.”
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Manchester boys basketball players, from left, Ethan Hendrix, William Rickerd, and Gavin Betten, swarm on a Mississinewa player in the Squires' win over the Indians Friday night, Feb. 25. Photo by Eric Christiansen
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All four Wabash County teams won games Tuesday night, Feb. 22, while Manchester was the only team to come out on top Friday, Feb. 25 Manchester 60, Whitko 40 Even with the 20point final margin of victory, Manchester’s 60-40 win over Whitko, Tuesday, Feb. 22, wasn’t even that close. The Squires scored the first 11 points of the half and led 39-11 at halftime. Whitko battled back to start the second half, scoring the first 10 points of the third quarter, but the Squires regrouped and held off the Wildcats. Gavin Betten led Manchester with 20 points, followed by William Rickerd with 14, and Cade Jones with 13. Manchester 60, Mississinewa 39 Manchester and Mississinewa both started slow offensively, with the Squires leading 7-2 after one quarter in the final game of the regular season Friday night, Feb. 25, but Manchester found hits groove, taking a 25-9 halftime lead on their way to a 60-39 win. Rickerd propelled the Squires to the win with five 3pointers in the first half, four in the second quarter, to finish with 25 points. Betten followed with 13 points,
along with Jones with 10, and Tyler McLain with nine. Northfield 35, Culver Community 30 Northfield won a tight 35-30 contest at Culver Community Tuesday night, Feb. 22. Northfield led the Cavaliers 18-17 at halftime but outscored the hosts 11-6 in the third quarter for a 29-23 lead, and held on for the win. Paul Treska led the Norse with 10 points, followed by Kaleb Krom with seven points and four rebounds, Eli Kroh with six points, Dillon Tomlinson with six points, Jake Halderman with five points, and Jaxton Peas with 1 point and four rebounds. Tri-Central 64, Northfield 49 Northfield couldn’t hold on to an early lead in a 64-49 loss against TriCentral Friday night, Feb. 25. The Norse led 159 after the first quarter but TriCentral outscored Northfield 42-20 over the two middle quarters. Halderman led Northfield with 18 points, while Krom had 10, Treska had five, Peas added three, and Noah Burkhart had two. Southwood 85, Eastbrook 53 The Southwood Knights got tired of Eastbrook hanging around and did sometime about it
in an 85-53 win over the Panther Tuesday, Feb. 22. The Knights led the game 14-12 after one quarter, put some distance between the teams with a 42-33 halftime lead, outscored Eastbrook 43-20 in the second half. Cole Winer led five Knights in double figures with 20 points, followed by Derrick Smith with 16, Jason Oprisek with 14, Nathan Lehner with 12, and Will Winer with 11. Cole Winer led the team with nine rebounds, while Oprisek had eight, and Will Winer and Dylan Stout each had seven. Bluffton 65, Southwood 38 Southwood’s regular season didn’t end how they expected with the Knights dropping a 65-38 road game at Bluffton Friday, Feb. 25. After a 14-14 score after one quarter, the host Tigers outscored Southwood 51-24 the rest of the way. Lehner led the Knights with eight points while Cole Winer and Smith each had seven points. Wabash 65, Eastern 50 Trevor Daughtry scored 21 points, grabbed five rebounds, and handed out two assists to lead the Apaches to a 65-50 win at Eastern Tuesday night, Feb. 22.
Wabash took control early and never looked back, outscoring the Comets 21-8 in the first quarter and 21-7 in the second for a 42-15 halftime lead. Izaak Wright had 16 points and seven rebounds, followed by Grant Ford with nine points, all on 3-pointers, Kaden Vogel with six points, and Kolton Wilson with five points and four rebounds. Peru 75, Wabash 72 (OT)
Wabash’s Kolton Wilson works to block a Peru inbounds pass. Photo by Michelle Boswell The Apaches lost champions, outscored the a heart-breaking Wabash 9-6 in the 75-72 contest in overtime period, overtime at Peru for the win. Friday night, Feb. The Apaches hit 22. 15 3-pointers on the After a 16-16 tie night. Wright hit in the first quarter, six to lead Wabash the host Tigers with 27 points, looked to take conDaughtry nailed trol of the game five and scored 12 with a 37-27 lead at points, and Grant halftime. Wabash Ford scored all 12 battled back, cutof his points on 3ting the lead to 51pointers. 48 after three quarWilson added six ters and sent the game into overtime points and led the team with eight with a 66-66 score. rebounds and four The Tigers, the assists. Three Rivers Conference co-
Wabash swimmer Seth Blossom placed 9th in the 200 free and 17th in the 100 backstroke at the IHSAA Boys Swimming/Diving Championship Saturday, Feb. 26 in Indianapolis. The Wabash junior swam a 1:41.54 in the finals of the 200 free, bettering his preliminary round time of 1:41.96, for ninth place, as well as breaking his own school record twice, once in Friday’s prelims, and the other in the finals. Blossom finished 17th in the preliminary round of the 100 backstroke, missing a spot in the finals by .24 seconds. This was Blossom’s third consecutive trip to the state championships.
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Wabash City Schools updates mask policy By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com
An artist’s rendering showing the two new plants adjacent to one another in the Arc Light Business Park. Photo provided
Bionutrients this investment and hire more Hoosiers in Wabash County.” “We are honored that Hello Nature and MPS Egg Farms have chosen the City of Wabash as the location for their new joint venture, Bionutrients.” Wabash Mayor Scott A. Long said.
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“Wabash County has always been a strong center for agribusiness and manufacturing, and this investment is the perfect marriage of the two, continuing the legacy of innovation in our community.” The facility will be located north of
the new Wabash County Jail on land in the Arc Light Business Park, according to Keith Gillenwater, president and CEO of Grow Wabash County. It will be adjacent to the new Plus6 Global Inc. plant that also was announced today. Gillenwater told
Plus5 Global “We welcome Paul and his team at Plus5 Global to Wabash,” Wabash Mayor Scott Long, said. “This project is a tremendous win for our community and they will be a valuable member of our established manufacturing community of green tech and upcycling businesses.” This new process-
ing plant will create 76 new jobs in Wabash County, particularly in the areas of skilled machine operation, material handling, sales, and administrative duties. The jobs will pay an average hourly wage of $25.57 by the year 2024. Construction on the processing plant is slated to begin in the Spring
The Paper of Wabash County that although the Bionutrients plan will deal with fertilizer, there will be no smell coming from the facility. All the work, he said, is being done indoors and odors will be contained. He said that is
one area that local officials did due diligence on before agreeing to the project. Local officials visited several different facilities that are in the same field of work and found no smells coming from those sites.
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cent to this project, are a great example of how private industry, local and state governments, and the non-profit sector through Grow Wabash County can work together and result in huge win for all parties.” The new plant will be located adjacent to Bionutrients, a joint project
between Hello Nature and MPS Egg Farms. The land, Gillenwater told The Paper of Wabash County, is located north of the new Wabash County Jail. Between the two new projects, the remaining 40 acres in the Arc Light Business Park
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MSD of MSDWC’s elementary students, grades kindergarten through grade six. In addition, 31 students, Drake said, finished in the top 10 percent. “These are your high-flying or highachieving kids,” he said. “There is a lot to celebrate there,” he said. “The entire sixth grade at Sharp Creek, from last year to this year, those kids fifth graders to sixth graders, grew the 90th percentile compared to other fifth to sixth graders across the
...continued from Page 14 country.” On the down side, Drake said there were signs of delayed growth at the primary levels in reading, specifically in third and fourth grades. “It’s not dramatic and it’s not scary, but it’s just enough to let us know there’s an area that needs some attention,” he said. “One of the strategies we’ll use to help support that is we’re going to offer summer school again like we did last year for K-1-2-3 kids. We feel like just an extra four or five weeks with
those kids will make a big difference. “ In other business, Superintendent Mike Keaffaber told the board that the district increased by 74 students from fall to spring. “A lot of schools don’t necessarily increase from fall to spring,” Keaffaber said. “Also, just to give you a little bit more data, from Spring, 2021 to Spring, 2022, we’re up 24 ½. So, not only did we increase from fall to spring, we still increased 24.5 from last spring.”
Zayne takes third: Southwood Elementary School student Zayne Huffman accepts the third place trophy from Indiana Elks Association President Jeff Mullendore on Saturday afternoon. Zayne finished third in the 8-9-year-old Boys Division of the Indiana Elks State Hoop Shoot finals in Greenfield. Photo provided
Wabash City Schools’ board of trustees voted unanimously last week to change its Covid-19 protocol to allowing students and staff to decide on their own whether or not to wear a mask. “Last week, the Indiana Department of Health announced changes in Covid-19 guidance for K12 schools, based on declining cases statewide,” WCS Superintendent Dr. Amy Sivley said at the board’s regular meeting Feb. 22. “The following changes will become effective tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 23. First, schools no longer will be required to conduct contact tracing or report positive cases to the Indiana Department of Health. Schools will no longer will have to quarantine students who are exposed to a positive Covid-19 case and that is regardless of their vaccination status or whether or not the school requires masks. Along with these updates, the Indiana Department of Health announced that it will be providing Covid-19 tests to schools to send home. These will not be administered at the school. We will be fill out the survey and indicate that we are interested in being included in getting some of these tests. That is on March 1 and then they will allocate the tests, depending on how many schools show interest and ship them between April 1 and 15. Once we receive them, we’ll communicate with the community on how they can access these athome tests.”
Sivley reminded families that if their student is not feeling well, “please keep them at home and as always, they should not return to school until they have been feverfree for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.” Sivley added that while the district updates its pandemic-related rules, the overall goal is to keep students in school. “I know that our mask requirement was not popular,” she said, “but by doing so, the Wabash City Schools’ board of education followed the rules that we were given, and we kept our students in our classrooms. Throughout this year, we have followed the guidance and recommendations by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) and the Indiana Department of Health. And so, with this new guidance from the Indiana Department of Health, it’s my recommendation that Wabash City Schools return to mask optional for students and staff beginning tomorrow (Feb. 23).” During the part of the meeting set aside for comments by the superintendent, Sivley returned to the issue to offer her gratitude to staff members most heavily burdened by the stringent pandemic guidelines. “I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to our school nurses and our building administrators.,” she said. “Tomorrow, they get back a huge amount of time in their day — time that they have spent contact tracing and making phone calls to parents.”
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cians from different churches in the Wabash area. All tickets $15. Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters – Thursday, June 9, 7:30 p.m. Founded by actor Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew, The Boxmasters are a rock n’ roll band with a diverse catalog from influ-
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Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will present two live performances at Eagles Theatre in March. The Highwaymen – Thursday, March 3, 7:30 p.m. Willie, Waylon, and Cash… relive the magic of three country legends! The Highwaymen pays homage to Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash. Tickets are $25 and $35. Welcomed by 105.9 The Bash. Jimmie Vaughan: The Story Tour – Thursday, March 24, 7:30 p.m. Blues guitarist Jimmie Vaughan embarks on a new tour in support of his recent release The Jimmie Vaughan Story, a collection of music, words, and images reflective of the blues life. Jimmie was the founder of The Fabulous Thunderbirds and
went on to pursue a successful solo career playing with guitar legends Eric Clapton, BB King, and his late brother, Stevie Ray Vaughan. Most seats $39, $69. Limited premium seating $99. Tickets are available online at www.honeywella rts.org or by calling 260.563.1102.
ences like the Beatles and the Byrds, along with legends Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, and Big Star. Most seats $29, $39, $49. Limited premium seating $79. The Karens – We Aren’t So Bad! – Thursday, August 4, 7:30 p.m. At a time when we occasionally
the 80s scene with their groundbreaking “heavenly metal” genre. The group sold more than 10 million albums worldwide and garnered Top 40 hits like “Calling on You,” “Honestly,” and “Always There for You.” Tickets $29, $39, $49. Front row seats $79.
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Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters will perform June 9 at the Eagles Theatre. Photo provided
cross paths with insolent “Karens,” it’s nice to know that some good Karens exist. Comedians Karen Mills and Karen Morgan join together to bring you an evening of comedy filled with lots of laughter and zero toxic behavior. Unlike the other “Karens” in the news, these Karens are funny (not fractious), intelligent (not ignorant), and affable (not angry). They bring a different and hilarious point of view to this clever and clean comedy show. Tickets are $15 and $25. Sponsored by Pizza King of Wabash. Stryper – Tuesday, September 13, 7:30 p.m. Christian rockers Stryper burst on
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Honeywell Arts & Entertainment has added four shows to the list of concerts set for 2022 at the Eagles Theatre. Tickets are available to the public on March 4 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased by calling 260-563-1102 or online at www.honeywella rts.org. The shows are: 85 United featuring 390 East – Sunday, May 22, 7 p.m. 85 United will present its 5th annual night of worship on the Eagles Theatre stage. The concert event brings the community together through faith and features 390 East, a modern worship band made up of talented worship leaders, singers, and musi-
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MSO concert to feature youth competition winners Manchester Symphony Orchestra is celebrating “Trailblazers” in its first concert of 2022. It is 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. The concert features Symphony No. 1 in e minor written by Florence Price, the first AfricanAmerican woman to have a composition performed by a major symphony orchestra. Her trailblazing symphony originally “premiered by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Frederick Stock at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair,” said MSO Conductor Debra Lynn. “Price was a domestic abuse survivor and
single mother who had experienced extreme poverty and homelessness. Her life and legacy have become a great inspiration to women composers and composers of color around the world.” Lynn carefully curates Manchester Symphony Orchestra concerts to include works by women and others who have historically not been wellrepresented in the world of symphony. She selects musical pieces and features artists from a broad spectrum. “Trailblazers” also marks the return of the MSO Young Artists Concerto and Aria Competition after six years. Three performers were selected to perform as soloists during the concert:
Andre Burns, a senior at Merrillville High School, will perform EdouardVictoire-Antoine Lalo’s aria “Vainement Ma Bien Aimee.” Lydia Kelly, a senior biology-chemistry major at MU, will perform Rosauro’s “Concert o No. 1 for Marimba and Orchestra, Movement IV, Despedida”. Ben Morton, a sophomore at Homestead High School, will perform SaintSaens’s “Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22, Movement 1.” Tickets are $15 general admission: free for MU students, faculty and staff with Manchester ID and anyone age 18 and younger. Masks,
proof of vaccination, and proof of a negative COVID test are not required at Honeywell venues. Visit manchestersymphonyorchestra.org to purchase tickets. Lynn is director of choral and vocal studies at Manchester University. A composer who will be conducting for the third time this spring at Carnegie Hall, she is a collaborative musical storyteller. The Manchester Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1939 through a partnership with the people of Wabash County and what was then Manchester College. It thrives today as a core
MU panel to look at race A panel of alumni and current students will speak about their experiences at Manchester University on Monday, March 7. “Looking at Yesterday, Working Toward Tomorrow: Race at MU,” is at 11 a.m. in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. The presentation is free and open to the public, with masks required. It will also be livestreamed at www.facebook.c om/ManchesterUn iv. Panelists are alumni Farida Adam ’08, Myron Chenault ‘71 and Chris François ’20, and students Ani King, Laura Mayorga Mejia and Estefania Mesta. The panel is part of Manchester’s Values, Ideas and the Arts series, designed to offer credit to undergraduate students who, through the process, gain cultural exposure,
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artistic experiences and intellectual enrichment. The presentation is co-sponsored by Manchester University Archives, Office of Multicultural Affairs and the President’s Diversity and Inclusion Council. They are also holding a community forum at 7 p.m.
on March 7, where Manchester University alumni, current students and colleagues will share about their lives, telling how people of color have experienced Manchester and the surrounding communities. The forum is in the Jo Young Switzer Center,
upper level, and is open to the public. Masks are required. The evening session will not be livestreamed. Both events are the creation and design of Manchester University students Kimberly Khavayi and Elizabeth Kreps.
component of the rich performing arts culture in the region. Its members are a mix of professional and community musicians, Manchester students and several high school students. The “Trailblazers” concert is sponsored by MPS Egg Farms.
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Emmanuel to host carnival The Emmanuel Christian School carnival will take place from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, March 11, at Emmanuel Christian School, 129 Southwood Drive, Wabash. This year the carnival will feature Tim’s Thai 2 Go, Veteran’s BBQ, and Red Barn Elephant Ear food trucks. Inside will be inflatables, games, and food for all ages. Wristbands are $12 for kids and will include access to all inflatables and games, as well as a hot dog, chips, and a drink. The live auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Check out our event page, ECS Spring Carnival and Auction, on Facebook for more details.
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The Symphony in Color artwork submitted by Nolan A. (clockwise from upper left), Leyla D. and Savannah T.
God, only given by God to the What a day for the Roann church as a gift to oversee the Volunteer Fire Department! flock. They want to thank everyone The Apostles suggested that who turned out and supported they choose seven men of the department during their fundraiser. This money will be respect and the Holy Spirit to deal with issues like this in used to update equipment or the flock. For the Apostles purchase new. Also, a were to remain focused on reminder, the Department is accepting applications for new teaching the word and prayer. members. Contact any current So, they chose seven men and brought them to the Apostles member or send an email to to be confirmed and prayed vfd811@gmail.com for an over to do this work. application. The work of a minister is to PASTOR BALMER of The center on the preaching and Roann United Methodist teaching the word of God and Church sermon for March 6 will be from John 10:7-18 titled prayer. As ministers, we are called to God’s appointment to “Called to Abundant Life”. fulfill his gift to the church. Holy Communion will be With Christ being the head of observed. We will also be takthe church and giving the pasing up an offering for our mistor teacher to oversee the consionaries. gregation. PLEASE CONTINUE prayMany people ing for Kaylean sense the changing Zintsmaster, Coy of the tide when it Eads, Rhonda Van comes to the role of Buskirk, Ken a minister. They Musselman, Rob want them to be out Mace, Tim Kersey, Ann Me Ann Meyer yer and about being with Norma Trump, Ross 765-833-2614 people and helping Trump, Jim Huffman, meyerann@ Bill Palmer, and centurylink.net them with all their needs, but God’s Larry Meyer. word is clear, that is CELEBRATING not the role of the ANNIVERSARIES: pastor. The minister March 1 – Mr. & Mrs. is to be in the word Rick Morris. of God so that they CELEBRATING can teach and preach the word BIRTHDAYS: March 1 – so the congregation can be Estela Hawkins, Chris Krom, fully equipped with the knowland Deborah Flitcraft; March edge and grace of Christ. As 2 – Nancy Cussen; March 4 – the congregation is equipped James Deck, Jr.; March 5 – with God’s word, they should Ruth Ann Dyson; March 6 – be able to carry out the minRandall Birk; March 8 – Drew istry and work of God in their Rensberger. own flocks and communities. PASTOR ROB MACE’S A healthy church is a church Thoughts for the Week: It is where the body of Christ is said that there is a shortage of actively doing the work of ministers today. Like all other ministry. vocations and jobs, the panThe other main role of a demic is the said culprit and minister is to pray. Pray for churches are seeking to find a themselves, pray for their conpastor to fill their pulpits. Fill gregants, pray for their comthe pulpits or just fill a posimunities, and asking God to tion? It seems that the vision work through them to do the of congregations today has work of the ministry. The changed the role of the pastor power of ministry is through and have forced the changing prayer. of roles and the vocation of a Yet many people do not feel minister. Acts 6 introduces us to this that spending the majority of dilemma where the widows time on the word and prayer is were not being treated fairly important in our culture. Our and there was a rumbling in culture is quickly cancelling the church because they were the word of God and is replacnot being cared for properly. A ing it with cultural relativism. group of people came to the Allow and encourage your apostles and shared the conminister to focus on the word cern. What does a minister do of God and prayer. Become when there is a rumbling of involved and volunteer in issues in the congregation? areas that would minister to Congregants want the attenthe flock. Become a student of tion of the minister and want the word when your minister action personally. Ministers, of teaches and preaches. Pray course, are to have all the with your minister when he answers and be ready at any prays. And protect his time so moments notice to be the savhe can be in the word and ior of their issues. Yet minisprayer in order to be God’s ters are mere human and not design as a minister.
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Southwood students earn various honors
Southwood Elementary School officials are so proud of our Symphony In Color Finalist! School wide Finalist-Irelyn D., Leyla D., Savanna T., Nolan A. Gold ribbon WinnerTrot T. All of these students will be celebrated at our local awards ceremony in May! Our State Finalists will have their artwork hung at the Indiana State Museum for their families to visit! Our Gold ribbon winner will join his family in Indianapolis for a Tea Awards along with 36 other artists from Indiana! SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL was represented by Sarah Smith, Lyndzy Silvers, and Katelyn Ranck at ISSMA Vocal State Solo and Ensemble contest at Perry Meridian High School. All three girls did an outstanding job on their respective solos and earned a rating of either Gold or Gold with Distinction! LIBERTY BELLS will meet at the Fried Egg on Tuesday, March 1, at 11:30. TOWN LAFONTAINE BOARD MET on Monday, Feb. 14, with board members Lori Brane, Jay Gillespie, and town clerk Diana Heath. Absent was town attorney Jorden Tandy, but was available by phone. President Jay opens the meeting followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Bids were open and was taken under advisement. Approval of minutes. Utility and Clerk reports was given. Utility bill adjustments were approved. The board wrote off four old accounts and signed the parking ordinances. A request was made that the town plow the alley between the LaFontaine Community Building and Pattees. The town used to plow until this year. The board stated that they would follow up and see that it is done. With no further business to discuss meeting was adjoined. INDIANA LIONS’ CANCER CONTROL gave seed money to Brian Overshiner for 3D Printers after he explained what he seen that could be done with the 3D Printer! With this money he bought two small ones. With them he was able to get grants to buy more 3D printers. Here is a picture of what a 3D printer can do. Doctors made a 3D print of an ultrasound for an expecting mother who is blind.
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JOSIAH WHITE’S is excited to add these new employees to our team! Welcome Richard Cornett and Tawnya Gregory. SCHOLARSHIPS for LaFontaine/Liberty Township Senior Students. The student must be a resident of LaFontaine/Liberty Township to apply for a LaFontaine Lions Scholarships. You may get an application off of the lafontainelions.com web page or from your Guidance Officer. They need to be turned into your Guidance Officer by March 25. LaFontaine Lions has offer this for many years and looking forward to doing it again this year. WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON NEWS: We will be starting our spring Cross Shoots in March. We shoot shotguns and open sight 22’s. Shoots start at 10:00 a.m. Shoot dates are; Mar. 6, 13 & 27, April 3, 10, 24 and May 1. There is refreshment available. We are in the process of raffling off a Henry Golden Boy 44 mag, tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20, tickets will be available at the shoots. Everyone is welcome to come out and visit our facility, get a free cup of coffee even if you don’t want to shoot. Membership will be available if you are interested in joining. Follow us on Facebook; Wabash Co. Izaak Walton League WABASH CHURCH OF CHRIST Grief Support Meeting: Mondays at 3:30 - 5:00, Church of Christ at Wabash 1904 N. Wabash Street, Wabash, IN. Questions contact: Donna 260-782-2160 HONORED DURING Teacher Tuesday on Southwood High School’s Facebook page was math teacher Elizabeth Clock. “I believe that building relationships with students will help them to learn while in Cont. on Page 22.
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Lagro plans meet & greet
Showing off their ECHO Racing awards are (from left) B-Class Champion is Bristen, behind her is ECHO Track Official Matt Snell, B-Class 2nd Place winner Brooklyn, AClass Champion James, 3rd Place B-Class Reece, 2nd Place A-Class Lukoda and 3rd Place A-Class Keira. Photo provided
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ECHO Racing finished the last of the When ECHO Racing holds the March oval races on Feb. 19, 2022. Drag Races, points will be awarded just ECHO Drag Racing will take place on like they are for the oval races. When all March 12, 2022 and again run on the 19th. of the racing has been completed, the The drag races will be the last races held points will be compiled and the one with for this year. the most points in their respective class The last of the oval races were highly will receive a trophy. Keep March 12th intensified. The ECHO Drivers and 19th in mind. ECHO that have been consistent in Officials are planning on holdplacing in the top five of almost ing an Awards Reception on every race are real close in March 19, 2022 after all races are points. We had several new completed. This is where the ECHO Drivers who signed in to Champion, second and third race and were able to place in place winners in both A and B the top five and knock some of Classes will receive a trophy the usual ECHO Drivers down representing their accomplishto the lower point brackets. We ments in ECHO Racing. The also had several close race finUrbana Lion President will be Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell ishes. We always enjoy having 260-774-3665 on hand to present the awards. first time race winners in A pinkynova71@ We are ECHO Racing. hotmail.com and B Classes. During a couple Prayer concerns: Julie of semifinal heat races in A Miller, John Eltzroth, Alma and B Classes they turned out DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, this way. I think this is way cool and it Nancy Christie, Lowell and Marilyn helps to ensure the new youth racers Karns, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, enjoy what ECHO Racing has to offer. All Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his drivers receive points on every race held. parents and sisters, Joni Fox, our Nation Everyone is now within 1 or 2 maybe 3 and the leaders, our military personnel, points of each other. The February 19 our frontline responders and health races were very exciting. A-Class providers. If anyone would like to have Champion went to James; he was able to their name added or removed from prayer drive his slot car with awesome precision. concerns, please contact me. A-Class Second Place was won by Condolences to Gary Hoch’s family Lukoda; she had nerves of steel for her and friends from the Urbana Community. first time driving a slot car. A-Class Third To Laura Mitting’s family and friends Place was taken by Keira; another first time slot car driver. She drove her slot car from Michael, Bonita and Matt Snell. The Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried around her competition with determinaEgg on Feb. 23, 2022, around 7:30 a.m.. tion. B-Class Champion was won by They try to meet every Wednesday and Bristen who drove her slot car and topped have breakfast together and talk about the competitors. B-Class Second Place what is happening. Those attending were was won by Brooklyn; she drove her machine like it had a mind all its own. B- Tom and Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyers, Steve Gilbert and Pat McNabney. Class Third Place was taken by Reece; he Come on down and join in on the fun or at drove his slot car awesome speed and least have breakfast with them. bested the rest of the competitors.
The Lagro Community Meet and Greet is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, at 6:00 p.m. at the 950 Speakeasy, 950 Washington St., Lagro. All are welcome to this informative event. The Lagro Canal Foundation is sponsoring a fundraiser, LCF Barn Bash: Jokin & Smokin BBQ & Comedy Night Fundraiser, at the Eads Barn, 4725 E 200 N, Lagro, on Thursday, May 5. Tickets may be purchased at lagrocanalfoundation.eventbri te.com. Food will be provided by Harry’s Old Kettle Bar and Grill and Nick’s Dog Cart. Entertainment will feature comedian Michael Palascak. Tickets are going fast, so order soon through Eventbrite. Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. 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, 260-7822160. The Lagro Community Church also invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday. The speaker for March 6 will be Tim Brown. Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church is a group for Kindergarten through 6th grade. It meets every Wednesday that Metro Schools is in session, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Bible stories, games, praise and worship songs, and supper are included. Parents who have questions can contact the church at lagroumchurch@gmail.com. Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades
are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail.com. The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church is open the third Saturday of every month from 9-10 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639. Ten Northfield High School students participated in the Huntington University High School Exhibit. Asia Miller won an Honorable Mention for her Sculpture “Break Free.” Other students who competed were: Kenya Barrus and Ethan Sloan - Photography (2); Emma Bone and Avry Napier – Drawing; Jessica Ray- Mixed Media; Layne Denton, Jaycie Krom, and Mae Napier – Ceramics. Congratulations to all those who participated. The 2022 Northfield yearbooks are now on sale! Order online at yearbookforever.com, or pay with cash/check at Northfield’s front office. Prices increase later this spring, so order early to save! 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. Lagro Happy Birthdays: March 5 – Tina Speicher; March 6 – Darcy Hiatt Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? Do you have a special event to share? If so, just send me an email at the address listed above, or text me at 260-5712577.
NM church to host Ash Wednesday services on March 2
The North Manchester Congregational Christian Church will observe Ash Wednesday services at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2. The church is located at the Corners of 4th and Walnut Streets, North Manchester. Ash Wednesday begins a season of reflection and fasting which prepares us for the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection on
Easter Sunday. For more information about the Congregational Christian Church contact us at 260982-2882 or email office@nmccc.org. FRANCES SLOCUM CHAPTER DAR TO MEET: Wabash County Frances
Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet Tuesday, March 8, 7 p.m. at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. The program will be on Frances Slocum of Miami County, presented
in first person by Sharon Dillman, Regent of the Nineteenth Star DAR Chapter, Peru. 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 574-527-2208 or Barbara Amiss at 260- 982-4376. DRIVE THRU FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main St. Cont. on Pg. 22
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LaFontaine news my classroom,” she said. “I want to make them feel welcomed and important. Once that has been accomplished, the learning part is much easier. I have always enjoyed helping students and seeing the ‘lightbulb’ come on.” SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL’S Knight of the Week is Keaton Frieden, who is an 8th grader at SHS. Keaton’s favorite subject is PE and his dream college is Harvard. Lastly if he was stranded on an
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Paradise Spring board offers scholarships The Paradise Spring Board, Inc. is pleased to announce they will again be offering scholarships to five Wabash County seniors thanks to the generosity of Melba Johnson Custer who established The Henry, Annetta and Melba Johnson Custer Educational Trust Endowment. Last year’s winners were: Erin McGouldrick – Southwood;
Rebecca Bruss – Wabash; McKenzie Roth – Northfield and Kendra Kline – Manchester. For this year’s scholarship, high school seniors are invited to research and write an essay about the Railroad hub at Paradise Spring and how the railroad still impacts us today. Essay packets have been delivered to all public schools in the county or can be requested at
NM news Guests should drive up in front of the Zion Lutheran 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 St., North Manchester. MANCHESTER MEALS-ONWHEELS provides meals prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by
ungerdeanna@gma il.com. Winners will be selected from the County Schools plus one from the homeschooled/online/or alternate school student groups. To receive the scholarship, the selected winners are also required to present their essay either in person or via video to be used for future programming. Completed essays and cover
letter should be returned to Paradise Spring Board, Inc. PO Box 353, Wabash IN 46992 by April 1. Questions may be directed to Deanna Unger, Secretary at 260-571-2879.
United Fund p.m. at the Honeywell Center. This is the 16th year for a festival of this kind in Wabash. Wabash River Defenders Chili for Charity funding will help Wabash River Defenders cover the annual expenses of organizing and implementing two of our major annual programs: Clean out the Banks and Wabash River Wild. Expenses include the maintenance and replacement of equipment (i.e., rafts, paddles, PFDs and safety & disposal supplies for river clean out), food/refreshments, promotional posters & t-shirts and event insurance. The annual Clean Out the Banks event has been described as the largest volunteer river clean out project in Indiana. Over 125,000
wipes, blankets, shoes, etc. Everything is FREE. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. Manchester. NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail .com or you may call me at 260-9828800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.
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pounds of tires, construction debris and other trash has been removed from the Wabash River in Wabash County over the last 10 years. Wabash River Wild, an environmental learning adventure for all 7th grade students in Wabash County, combines the excitement of river rafting with opportunities to learn about river-related topics such as river safety, erosion, conservation and water quality. Wabash County United Fund invests in programs that have a positive impact on the quality of life for residents of Wabash County. United Fund focuses on three main funding initiatives:
Education, Health and Income/Financial Stability. Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity and Wabash County United Fund are locally governed non-profit organizations dedicated to providing financial support to qualified non-profit organizations serving Wabash County. For more information about Chili for Charity, please visit www.chiliforcharity.com or call Todd Titus at 260-5714587. For more information about Wabash County United Fund or ways you can be involved with United Fund, please call the office at 260-5636726.
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) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT )SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CASE NO.: 85C01-2201-EU-000013 IN THE MATTER OF ) THE ESTATE OF ) MAURICE R. OGDEN, ) Deceased ) NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION For Publication in Newspaper Notice is hereby given that Ron Ogden, Dennis Ogden and Cindy Minnix were on 1/31/2022, appointed Personal Representatives of the Estate of MAURICE R. OGDEN, who died December 6, 2021. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana on 1/31/2022 Lori. J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit/Superior Courts Daniel K. Leininger, Supreme Court ID: 8808-02 Beers Mallers, LLP 2174 N Pointe Drive Warsaw, Indiana 46582 Telephone: (574) 267-4300 Facsimile: (574) 267-4343
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their physician. Each weekday between 11 a.m. and 12 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 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message. THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers,
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City of Wabash Building Commissioner Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF FRANCES EVELYN PARRETT, Deceased CAUSE NO.: 85C01-2202-EU-20 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Jessica Duhamell, was, on the 23rd day of February, 2022, appointed as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Frances Evelyn Parrett, deceased, who died on the 10th day of February, 2022. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file a claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 23rd day of February, 2022. Lori J. Draper, Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court, Wabash County, Indiana Elden E. Stoops, Jr. (#1827-85) Attorney for the Estate Law Offices of Elden E. Stoops, Jr., P.C. 204 West Main Street North Manchester, IN 46962 (260)982-8511 Phone (260)982-8022 Fax ees@stoopslaw.com 3/2, 3/9/22
Notice is hereby given on the 24th day of February, 2022, RaeJo Fox 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 534 Elm Street, Wabash, IN 46992. Legal description John B. Greis Lot 9 Exc Pt W Side. The description of the action requested in the petition is a variance requesting to place and anchor a 12x34 cabin 3’5” from back of property line. 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 March, 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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WMI rebrands, gets new name On Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, Wabash Marketplace, Inc. of Wabash, officially made its debut as Downtown Wabash, Inc. after holding the same identity for the last 40 years. The Nationally Accredited Main Street Organization in Wabash will now be known as Downtown Wabash, Inc. The nonprofit exists to be a catalyst for community and economic revitalization, as a nonprofit organization utilizing the Main
Street Approach in Downtown Wabash. Downtown Wabash, Inc. is operated daily by three women and is advised by a board of directors. Executive Director Andrea Zwiebel, PR & Marketing Manager Morgan Ellis and Downtown Coordinator Carly Hawkins work to champion the Downtown Wabash District with 55 community events and small business shopping campaigns, historic
preservation projects and façade improvements. “My team is absolutely thrilled to see this established organization start anew in 2022 with a new identity, which clarifies our mission for the public,” Zwiebel said. “Downtown Wabash is more than a micropolitan destination with 10,000-50,000 residents. It’s also a brand, which stands for fostering community and economic development in a beautiful,
prosperous downtown for all.” Wabash Marketplace, Inc. served its purpose as a preservationbased nonprofit for four decades. Now, Downtown Wabash, Inc. will cast its renewed vigor for place-based revitalization. Along with historic preservation, the district will focus on arts, culture and small business support alongside the recently designated Wabash Cultural District.
MU work uncovers time capsule One of the last relics removed from the Administration Building at Manchester University was the 1889 cornerstone of Bumgerdner Hall at what was then North Manchester College. The cornerstone was moved to the receiving area of Neher Maintenance Center, where it sat on a pallet for several days and had a few visitors. Then, on Friday morning, longtime Maintenance Technician Andy Brown was on the stairs nearby and noticed that a square section on the bottom of the cornerstone was a different color than the stone. “I wondered,” he said, “Could that be a time capsule?” He got closer and saw that the section looked like tin. When he touched it, the lid fell open and some of the contents fell out. There were newspapers, written lists, small books. Everything inside the box was from 1889, the year Roanoke Classical Seminary founded by the United Brethren Church in Roanoke, moved to North Manchester and changed its name. Bumgerdner
Jeanine Wine looks over items found in the Manchester University time capsule. Photo provided Hall was at the east end of what was later named the Administration Building. The building on College Avenue had a central portion that was built in 1920, connecting the 1889 building with the 1895 Bible School building at the west end. “One of the best things for me is that we found a hand-written faculty list and a student list,” said Manchester Archivist Jeanine Wine, who transported the fragile finds in an archival storage box from the maintenance center to the archive area of Funderburg Library. Wine carefully spread the items on a table, looking at the names and making connec-
tions, making plans. One exciting find was the name of a student, Silvanues L. Heeter, possibly written in his own hand. Heeter’s family has been on a genealogical search tracing their relative’s educational history from Indiana to Minneapolis, where he worked as an assistant superintendent of schools. There are several items connected to family members of Manchester’s first president, David N. Howe, and the United Brethren Church. There are newspapers, including The Voice, proclaiming “Prohibition’s Success,” the North Manchester Journal, and periodicals including, The Highway of
Holiness published by the Holiness Association of United Brethren in Christ, The Union Signal and the Religious Telescope. Each newspaper is tagged with a person’s name, possibly who donated it. There were two small books outlining church government of the United Brethren in Christ, one coming from J. M. Baker, the pastor at Laketon. Also included was a program from the Philophronean Literary Society, a postage stamp, a program from an organ concert, damaged scraps, and a photo of Fern Williams, whose name also appears on the student roster. “As we look at these items, it is an opportunity to honor Manchester’s rich history and recognize that it is the people who helped establish our legacy,” said President Dave McFadden, a 1982 Manchester graduate. “President David Howe – who rolled up his sleeves and led construction crews – and generations of students, faculty, staff and alumni make us what we are today, and what we will be for generations to come.”
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Northfield graduate to speak at MSD Academic Awards Banquet The Metropolitan School District of Wabash County will have its 33rd Academic Awards Banquet at the Honeywell Center Legacy Hall on March 8 at 6:30 pm. Seniors who maintained a grade
point average of A-, or better, for their high school career will be honored. This year’s guest speaker is Dr. Alyssa Richter. Richter attended Northfield High School and graduated Valedictorian
in 2013. She then attended Ohio Wesleyan University, where she was a four-year member of the women’s varsity soccer team and was involved in Delta Delta Delta sorority and
Athletes in Action. Richter was named one of the university’s top 50 student-athletes for three years, served as the philanthropy chair and vice president of her sorority, published research, and was
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