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Transitional home for women coming to Wabash By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A historic home in Wabash will soon get new life as a transitional home for women, those attending An Evening With the Mayor learned on Thursday evening. The home is located at 189 N. Wabash St., just north of the Norfolk Southern railroad crossing. Sarah Lochner, former chief probation officer for Wabash County and member of the county’s Drug Steering Committee since it formed in 2016, spoke to the group of about 40 people about the new home. “One of the first things we wanted to do as a Drug Steering Committee is obviously identify the issues that were being missed, or the gaps in services being missed, for individuals afflicted with substance abuse disorder in our community,” she said. “We know that Wabash has a lot of great services, but there are still gaps and still individuals who are not being served. So, one of the first things we landed on early on is a transitional living home for women. “When we look at Wabash and what is available, we really don’t have a safe, sober environment where women returning to community, whether that’s from incarceration or a difficult situation, can go and be safe and know they will have a sober place to be. So, we decided we needed it.” The home was one of six historic homes that Indiana Landmarks purchased at auction. “When we presented this idea to Landmarks about what we wanted to do, I feel that there was little to no hesitation partnering with us for
this project,” said Lochner, who is vice chair of the Waypoint board. “It’s sort of a win-win. We get to restore this beautiful historic home in Wabash. That’s phenomenal. That’s pretty cool. “And we get to provide this really needed service that has been missing for women.” The house is currently undergoing renovations. “They’ve cleared the trees and brush that made it look like an abandoned home,” she said. “It looked like a scary residence for a while, but now it’s beautiful.” The inside has been cleaned and is ready for interior work, which includes a new kitchen, heating and air conditioning work, and more. “The goal is that we’ll have women in there at the end of the first quarter next year,” Lochner said. Waypoint is in the process of seeking an executive director. “It’s really exciting to see the number of people who are interested in coming on board and making this happen,” she said. “We have a couple of different people we are considering.” The home will have 12 beds; one for the house manager and the other for residents. “The program is going to be designed as a 12 step program,” Lochner said. “Our goal is to really utilize the great services that we do have here in Wabash – the Bowen Center, Parkview, Friends Counseling – and make sure the women have what they need to get to where they want to go.” Mayor Scott Long suggested the name Waypoint when the group was looking for what to call the new
Sarah Lochner discusses the Waypoint home during “An Evening With the Mayor” on Oct. 28 at the Wabash County Museum.
The future Waypoint home on North Wabash Street. Photos by Joseph Slacian organization. “Waypoint is a point between two locations,” he said. “Like, if you’re going from A to B, the waypoint would be in the center of that. So, we chose Waypoint because you’ve
Interior shots of what the future Waypoint home now looks like. Photos provided
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got women coming out of a life of chaos and disorder, and this is a stopping point to get to a life of sobriety and family, and where they actually need to be in life.” Lochner admits she wasn’t sold on the name initially. But when she learned its meaning, she thought it was a perfect fit. Indiana Landmarks has been instrumental in developing the facility. The group has agreed to donate the purchase price to Waypoint, as well as any grants it receives for renovation. “That is a huge benefit for us,” Lochner said. “It’s not cheap to renovate a really old house. There’s a lot that goes into it. “We’re very, very grateful to the Indiana Landmarks board for throwing its support behind the organization.” The Waypoint board is currently in the process of fundraising for the home. The board is about halfway to its $600,000 goal, with hopes of Continued on Page 19
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City’s housing projects advancing By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Three housing projects being by the City of Wabash are progressing, Mayor Scott Long told a group of about 40 people at the Wabash County Museum on Thursday night. The group was gathered for the first Evening With the Mayor program since early 2020. The program was canceled throughout much of the year because of the pandemic. “We’re currently in negotiations with the responsible party for the General Tire property,” he said. “We started the process, and then midway through negotiations, the company that was responsible was bought out by another company, so we had to start over with another set of attorneys. So, that delayed us a little bit.” The project seeks to use about 25 of the 30 acres at the site for high end, upscale apartments and single family homes. “We’re going to put a full court press on to get some action taken on that site,” Long continued. “We hope we can resolve it without going to court and settle it, but going to court is still a possibility.” Another project, at the Parkview Wabash Hospital legacy site, also is taking shape. “It’s being designed by the developer at this point,” Long said. “We’re hoping to see some construction groundbreaking sometime next spring.” The third project is on East Market Street, east of the museum parking lot to Allen Street. “All the properties have been acquired,” Long
said. “We’ve still got three to tear down. That’s a fall project for the street department. “We’ll be issuing an RFP (Request for Proposal) for the development of homes on that one block, in conjunction with Keith Gillenwater of Grow Wabash County.” A private development north of the Honeywell Golf Course also is progressing. In addition, the McCann family has some 21 acres they are interested in developing into high-end homes along North
Wabash Street, Long said. “We did just pass Economic Development Target Area resolutions to create housing districts,” he said. “The housing TIF districts will allow us to capture an increment of property taxes to use for future development.” In another matter, Long said he is currently working with Duke Energy to swap out existing streetlights
with LED lights. “We had some complaints in some neighborhoods about the quality of street lighting,” he said. “While swapping them out with LED lights will help, a lot of the light is blocked by larger trees in some of these neighborhoods. In the fall and winter, when the leaves are gone, there’s a lot of light. In the summertime, they block the streetlights.”
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Work on East Street overpass won’t begin until 2023 By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com It could be at least 2023 before work on an overpass on East Street over the Norfolk Southern railroad crossing will begin.
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WVDT to host workshop Wabash Valley Dance Theater will host workshops for all dancers in and around Wabash County. On Tuesday, Nov. 16, Nick Anthony, a professional dancer, choreographer, director, and producer from Los Angeles, Calif., will be holding workshops for students in grade 3 through adults to teach hip hop and contemporary dance. WVDT officials are excited to bring Anthony to Wabash and offer this enriching experience to students. Anthony is originally from western Massachusetts, where he grew up dancing at his family’s dance studio, the Hackworth School of
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Performing Arts. Following graduation from college in 2010, he moved west to L.A. to pursue a career in the dance and entertainment industry. Since 2011, Nick’s work in dance has spanned film, tv, music videos, stage performances, and commercials. Some of his credits include tv shows such as “Arrested Development,” “Dr. Ken,” & “Dance
Moms,” musical artists Neon Trees and Kidz Bop, commercials for GAP & Coca Cola/Ryan Seacrest Productions, and live performances for the NBA DLeague. In addition to his performance & choreography work, dance education has always been a huge passion for Nick. He teaches dancers of all ages and levels throughout the United States and around the world, working with hundreds of schools, studios, workshops, colleges, competitions, and other events every year. On Nov. 16, Anthony will teach four workshops, divided by age and style of dance.
4:30 - 5:30: Hip Hop for Grades 3-5 5:30-6:30: Hip Hop for Grades 6-8 6:30-7:45: Contemporary for Grades 6 - Adults 7:45-9:00: Hip Hop for Grades 9 Adults The workshops will take place at the Wabash County YMCA, 500 S. Cass Street. The workshops are open to all dancers in and around Wabash County and cost $10 each, cash or check made out to Wabash Valley Dance Theater. Wabash Valley Dance Theater students can attend free of charge. If you have any questions, please email info@wabashvalleydance or call 260-377-4245.
Mayor Scott Long discusses the East Street overpass project during “An Evening With the Mayor” on Oct. 28. Photo by Joseph Slacian
Overpass million. “Every month I get a preliminary schedule and breakdown,” Long said. “The dates on here for this project – bear in mind it’s an INDOT project, and they don’t do anything fast – the bid letting is not going to be until March 15, 2023. So you won’t see construction
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until summer of 2023.” In the meantime, they are already appraising homes that will have to be purchased, the mayor said. There also are some sites that have a little bit of and that has to be purchased for sidewalks and things of that nature. “Not all the hous-
es will be taken down,” Long said. “Letters were sent out Aug. 30 to all those residents. I know we’ve already purchased one house. “Some of the property owners have had appraisals already completed. If they haven’t been done yet, they will be soon.”
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Ghouls, goblins invade downtown Wabash Ghouls and goblins of all shapes and sizes invaded downtown Wabash on Saturday evening as part of the Wabash Marketplace Downtown Trick or Treat Extravaganza. This is the third year for the event, the highlight of which was the giveaway of more than a ton of candy from Wabash Trucking. Lines stretched from Cass Street and nearly from Wabash Street toward Market Street as youngsters waited their turn in line to get a bucket of candy from Gebhart Holdings employees. They were all hoping to find the Golden Ticket, which was hidden in one of the candy bars. The youngster finding the ticket won a prize package that included tickets to the Honeywell Center, passes to the WabashCounty YMCA and the Wabash County Museum, a five-pound chocolate bar and more. Once done, the youngstes and their chaperones made their way along Market and Canal streets as various businesses and organizations were also distributing candy.
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Hero Memorial dedication set
Wabash Elks Lodge Past Exalted Rulers Keith Walters (from left) and Jana Slacian, and current Exalted Ruler Cathy Walters pass out red ribbons and book marks to students at O.J. Neighbours Elementary school.
Wabash Elks celebrate Red Ribbon Week By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
Members of the Wabash Elks Lodge No.471, along with members of the Wabash Police and Fire Departments, were at O.J. Neighbours Elementary School on Friday morning to pass out red ribbons and bookmarks to the students. The event was part of Red Ribbon Week, celebrated annually the last week of October by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in memory of Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, a Drug Enforcement
Administration agent who was kidnapped and killed in 1985 while on duty in Guadalajara, Mexico. Friday’s program was seen as a positive reinforcement for the students by school and law enforcement officials. “I think anytime you do something like this, especially at this age, just to let them know that’s not the path to go down, I think you can’t repeat it enough,” WPD Chief Matt Bruss said. O.J. Principal Beth Phillipey said, “It’s very important because we need to make them
GOOD WORDS . . . I love surprises IF it is a celebrated event! Those kinds of events are always filled with the unknown but exciting when it is a birthday gift, an unexpected card, or an act of kindness. The Bible tells us of a surprise that we cannot even imagine. “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined… .” (1 Corinthians 2:9) The surprise? It is what God has prepared for those that love Him! What do you expect from God? Does it make you anxious or excited? Rev. Rick E. Carder - (RickeCarder.com)
aware at a very young age what is out there for them, and the support the community they can give them. They come in excited and see all the policemen and firemen. It’s very important.” Cathy Walters, Wabash Elks Exalted Ruler, believes the message the students received is two-fold. One about the dangers of drug use. The other is about how police and firefighters are there
to help them. “The representation from the fire department and the police department is very helpful,” she said. “It lets the students know that they can trust these guys and that they’re going to be in their school and they can trust them.” The 2021 theme for the Elks Drug Awareness Program is “The Better Me is Drug Free.”
The City of Wabash and Visit Wabash County are pleased to announce that the official dedication for the new Wabash County Hero Memorial will take place at 11a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, just north of the Wabash Street bridge. Parking will be made available at the Splash & Dash Carwash courtesy of Gebhart Holdings, LLC. The dedication will be led by Mayor Scott Long and Pastor Todd Render and will conclude around 11:30 a.m., allowing people time to attend the Veterans Day Service hosted at the Wabash County Courthouse beginning at noon. The three stainless steel obelisks were permanently installed by the Wabash City Street Department on October 18th and
currently showcase over 500 military, police, and fire heroes from Wabash County. The memorial project was created after the success of the hero banner campaign that ended in September. “The Wabash County Hero
Memorial is an excellent example of collaboration,” said Mayor Scott Long. “The Visit Wabash County team took the lead on pulling partners together to execute the project. Their collective work, consisting of working with engineer Continued on Page 7
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Dave (Hines) from Schlemmer Brothers Metalworks on the design, laying out each nameplate for the engraver, handinstalling each name, and coordinating the installation of the pillars with the Street Department, has resulted in this incredible memorial.” The Wabash County Hero Memorial project was the recipient of matching funds
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from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ PEER Community program. Other partners on the project include Wabash Kokomo Vault & Monument who donated the granite base that holds the dedication plaque. Nameplates are still available for purchase on the Visit Wabash County website. Nameplates purchased before
March 31, 2022 will be installed by Memorial Day of next year. For more information about the Wabash County Hero Memorial and hero nameplates, please contact Visit Wabash County at 260-563-7171 or via email at tourism@visitwabashcounty.com. Visit Wabash County is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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March 1, 1935 – Oct. 15, 2021
Nancy Yeatter West (Mrs. Sare), 67, Roann, passed away Oct. 24, 2021, at her home. Nancy was born on Nov. 15, 1953, in Wabash, to David B. and Mary (Smith) Yeatter. Nancy was raised in the Manchester Church of the Brethren in North Manchester, where she was a member. This foundation helped shape her world-view, provided life-long friendships and connections that she cherished her entire life. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1972, Nancy went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in education from Manchester College in 1976. Later, she earned her Master’s Degree in Education from Indiana University, Fort Wayne. For 40 years, Nancy spent her life shaping the minds of youth at Laketon Elementary. During that time she taught Kindergarten (3 years), third-grade (22 years) and fifth-grade (15 years). She had an uncanny ability to connect with each one of her students, no matter their background. Mrs. Sare led by example with care, softness, thoughtfulness, and love. She had a special gift for seeing the good in all of her students and helping them find their gifts and talents; she believed in each and every student she taught, many of which she has stayed in contact with over the years. To Nancy, they weren’t just past students, but old friends. A free spirit, Nancy did everything with the purpose of love and peace. She always found the positives in life and saw every challenge as, “Just another growth opportunity.” Nancy was a firm believer in the Education for Conflict Resolution (ECR) organization where she served on the board, and believed conflict could always be solved by peaceful means. She also believed in being charitable to others as she donated to several youth serving, environmental, and peace related organizations. She led by example in her charitable efforts by donating her time after school as a teacher and on into retirement by volunteering and helping to coordinate the Second Harvest Food Bank that operates at Manchester Intermediate. Nancy enjoyed listening to music, being in nature, reading, learning new things, and being with friends. She loved attending Book Club with her friends at Main View and was always encouraged others to join. Nancy had the ability to quickly turn any stranger into a friend within moments, which made going anywhere with her an adventure. Once a friend, you
could count on Nancy’s loyalty. She would take time to listen and support anyone who was going through a challenging moment in life reminding all to be grateful for the little moments of joy within each challenge. As a mother, Nancy was patient, kind, forgiving, and caring and encouraged her children to be the best version of themselves that they could be. She was proud of her children, Tasha and Jon Sare, and would share it with anyone who would listen. She encouraged her children to enjoy in life’s small moments, be independent thinkers, and above all else be caring, compassionate, generous, and kind to others. When it came down to it, she would do anything for her two children and her grandchildren, who she adored with all of her heart. Nancy was a caring and devoted spouse. She and David West reunited through a mutual friend about four years ago and have been enjoying life together since. On July 4, 2020, Nancy and David West, were married in a “hippy style” wedding at their home on Lukens Lake. Nancy and Dave enjoyed spending time with friends, going on long wandering drives through the county, enjoying time with their cats while enjoying their lake view, and attending the various concerts that Dave’s bands play throughout the area. The loving memory of Nancy Yeatter West will be forever cherished by her husband, David West, Roann; her former husband, Randy Sare, and their children, son, Jon (Sacha) Sare, Roann, and daughter, Tasha (Amy Worman) Sare, Fort Wayne; sisters, Ann Hammer, Perth, Australia, and Jane Yeatter, Harrisburg, Pa.; four grandchildren; nieces; and all the lives she has impacted over the years. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, David and Mary Yeatter; sister, Susan K. Yeatter Brown; and niece, Adrienne A. Brown. Family and friends may call Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, from 2 to 8 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. A celebration of Nancy’s life will take place Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at 5 p.m. at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley St., North Manchester, with calling beginning at 4 p.m. Pastor Kurt Borgmann will officiate. The family of Nancy has asked that people wear tie dye in memory of Nancy to the visitation or service. For those who wish to honor the memory of Nancy Yeatter Sare, memorial contributions may be made to the Education for Conflict Resolution, 603 Bond St., North Manchester, IN 46962 or Second Harvest Food Bank, 6621 Old State Road 3, Muncie, IN 47303. The family of Nancy Yeatter West has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com
Jay Lee Huffman, husband of MaryLou Huffman, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior the morning of Oct. 15, 2021, at the age of 86. He was born March 1, 1935, in Wa b a s h , and was preceded in death by his f a t h e r, H u g o Huffman, m o t h e r, F lorence Huffman; b r o t h e r, G a r y Huffman and daughter, Maria (Huffman) Green. He leaves behind his sister, Marinette Mowrey; daughter, Christine Huffman; sons, Dan (Celia) Cook-Huffman and Anthony Huffman; grandsons: Jesse Cook-Huffman, Liam McGruder and Wyatt Huffman, granddaughters: Miranda (Corey) VanBuskirk, Hannah (Tommy) Torpy, Grace CookHuffman and four great-grandchildren: Tallon, Cooper, Oakley and Laken Torpy. In 1953, Jay became the first state-wide football all-star in Wabash High School history. He graduated that year after winning three letters each in football, basketball and track. He also earned First-Team All Central Indiana Conference honor in football and SecondTeam All-CIC for basketball, plus went on to be selected to the First-Team All-State roster at tackle in football. From there he earned a spot on the inaugural North team in the first North-South Football All-Star game after his senior season. Jay then attended Wabash College in Crawfordsville, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and as part of their football team, he won four varsity letters. While at Wabash College, he was scouted by the Chicago Bears, but that opportunity ended after he sustained a serious knee injury on the field. From 1964-1969, Jay served as an assistant football coach at Wabash High School. He
earned a bachelor’s degree from Manchester College and his master’s degree from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne. Jay taught middle school and coached football and basketball in Wabash, and from there he moved to Tipton, Indiana where he coached football and started the wrestling program there. After moving to Michigan, Jay taught, plus had many other “hats, at Hesperia Public Schools for 30 years. He completed additional graduate studies at Western and Central Universities in Michigan and retired from teaching in 1994. Jay also served as a Kids Hope mentor at Oakridge Elementary for more than 20 years, served at Supper House in Muskegon for over 20 years, hosted American Red Cross Blood Drives at Wolf Lake UMC for more than 10 years, volunteered for Wabash Day Project for Grand Rapids Veterans Home, was a sponsor at Wolf Lake UMC for the Boys Scout Troop 1006 for about 15 years, joined the Emmaus Community in 2004, served as a Trustee and Co-Chaired several Bible Studies at Wolf Lake UMC. Jay was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan all his life. Indiana basketball was one of his favorite pastimes. Jay loved music, especially jazz, and he also liked to dance. He dealt in antiques and collectibles for over 40 years and dearly loved to sell at the flea markets and antique and collectible shows so he could interact with lots of people from all walks of life. This special man will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Visitation will be at Wolf Lake United Methodist Church from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions be made to Wolf Lake UMC, Kids Hope or Temple UMC Supper House. Arrangements by, The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 Apple Ave., Muskegon, Mich. 49442.
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Lawrence Staats, 69 U.S. Army Veteran Feb. 8, 1952 – Oct. 26, 2021 Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Staats, 69, of rural Macy, died at 6:51 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 8, 1952, in Vincennes, to Roy William and Beatrice “Betty” (Haaff) Staats. Larry married Marilyn (Musselman) Friend at their home in rural Macy, on Sept. 23, 1983. He was a U.S Army veteran. Larry was a retired self-employed mechanic, and als.o owned Staats and Sons Auto Junkyard. He was a member of A.A. the past 34 years. Larry enjoyed driving in demolition derbies, and won over 100 derbies. He also enjoyed cooking and his rescue dogs and his special dog, “Joey”. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Staats of Macy; four children, Samantha (Richard) St. John of Macy, Jennifer (Robert) Sprague of Carmel, Amy (Jason St. John) Brown of Kokomo, and Jayson (Joanie) Staats of Macy; 13 grandchildren, Randy (Alisha) Ward, Marcus Ward, Estella Ward, James Ward, Robby Sprague, Harry Sprague, Julie Bever, Brad Bever, Ashley Staats, Kristina Staats, Teagan (Braden) See, Matthew Staats, and Kaitlyn Snell; seven greatgrandchildren; sisters and brothers, Beverly (Mike) Urschel and Doug (Rose) Staats, both of Wabash, Bill Staats, Darin (Carla) Staats, Gary Staats, and Melissa (Coy) Hawkins, all of Fort Worth, Texas, and William Staats of Kentucky; step mother Dianne Staats of Fort Worth. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Road, Roann, with Corky Cordes officiating. Visitation was Monday, at the funeral home. The family requests demolition derby attire be worn. Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for Larry may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Donald S. Driver, 85 Oct. 15, 1936 – Oct. 29, 2021 Donald S. Driver, 85, of North Manchester, died Oct. 29, 2021. He was born Oct. 15, 1936. Visitation was Oct. 31, at North Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Church. Services were Monday at the church.
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Oct. 14, 1952 – Oct. 28, 2021
Ted R. Heckman, 71, of rural Lagro, and Marion, died at 11:40 a.m., Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at his family farm in Lagro. He was born on Dec. 16, 1949, in Wabash, Indiana, to Dward Victor “DV” and Julia (Haupert) Heckman. Ted was a 1967 graduate of Northfield High School, where he served in the FFA and was a 4-H member. He received his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Purdue University in 1972. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years as a 2nd Lieutenant. Ted worked for Delco Remy
and Delphi his entire career. He enjoyed airplanes, electronics, family and family gatherings, reading, watching old movies, flower gardening, community meals, and using and working on his Farmall 706. He is survived by his brother, Edward (Joan) Heckman of Avon; two nephews, Scott Heckman of Englewood, Colo., and Doug (Tracy) Heckman of Avon; great-nephews, Brett, and Luis, and his great-niece, Lucy. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Conrad Thompson officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Urbana. Preferred memorial is St. Peter’s Cemetery. The memorial guest book for Ted may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Police and fire reports North Manchester Police Department Accidents A vehicle driven by Kyle R. Besore, 40, Fort Wayne, struck a deer on State Road 114 between County Roads 400 and 500 E at 7 a.m. Oct. 22. Vehicles driven by Anna L. Peters, 78, North Manchester, and Kelly D. Miller, 56, Warsaw, collided at the intersection of SR 13N and 9th Street at 9:28 a.m. Oct. 27. Citations Lavar D. Lesure-Harris, 19, Mableton, Ga., was cited for disregarding an automatic signmal at 11:36 p.m. Oct. 22. Arrests Hayden S. Wortinger, 21, Liberty Mills, was arrested on a warrant to revoke probation for a possession of methamphetamine charge at 7:07 p.m. Oct. 23. Russell D. France II, 28, North Manchester, was arrested for operating while intoxicate engagement at 10:16 p.m. Oct. 23. Kelly D. Ratliff, 48, North Manchester, was arrested for domestic battery and criminal mischief. Fire runs To the 300 block of SR 13N at 7:26 a.m. Oct. 20 for a medical assist. To the 400 block of West 7th Street at 8 a.m. Oct. 21 for a medical assist. Continued on Page 10
Karen M. Beyer, 69, of Wabash, died at 8:51 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on Oct. 14, 1952, in Rudolph, Wis., to George II and Viola (Roseno) Pongratz. Karen was a 1970 graduate of Omro High School in Omro, Wis. She married Rickie D. Beyer in Omro on Oct. 13, 1973. She was a homemaker and also volunteered at Helping Hands in Wabash. Karen moved to Wabash in June of 2003. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and was an avid Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs fan. She is survived by her husband, Rickie Beyer of Wabash; two sons, Jeffrey Beyer of Wild Rose, Wis., and Jacob Beyer of Wabash; granddaughter, Clara Beyer of Wild Rose; and four brothers, George (Darlene) Pongratz III of Sherry, Wis., David Pongratz of Oshkosh, Wis., Jerome (Sharon) Pongratz of Berlin, Wis., and Lester (Jane) Pongratz of Borth, Wis. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Michael Pongratz and James Pongratz, and two sisters, Georgiana Collins and Caroline Hobbs. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 188 W. Sinclair St., Wabash, with Father Levi Nkwocha officiating. Visitation was Sunday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash, with a Rosary Service at 5. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash, at a later date. There will be a Celebration of Life Service Gathering, from 1-4 pm Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Omro. Preferred memorial is St. Bernard Catholic School. The memorial guest book for Karen may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Eric Sledge, 40 Enjoyed watching movies April 17, 1981 – Oct. 19, 2021 Eric Lee Sledge, 40, of Wabash, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. He was born April 17, 1981. The family received friends Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.
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Robert Music, 82 U.S. Air Force veteran Oct. 26, `939 – Oct. 28, 2021 Robert Cecil “Bob” Music, 82, of Wabash, died at 8:55 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on Oct. 26, 1939, in Van Lear, Ky., to Alex and Mary (Vanhoose) Music. Bob was a 1958 graduate of Van Lear High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He married Florence Melvin in Paintsville, Kentucky on September 30, 1966. Bob worked at Ford Meter Box as an Electrician Supervisor 20 years, retiring in 2004. He enjoyed golfing, and recorded a couple holes in one, and was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan. He is survived by his wife, Florence Music of Wabash, two children, Jerry (Vickie) Music of Clarkston, Michigan, and Teresa Ann Newman of Wabash, eight grandchildren, Christopher Music, Rocky Music, and Jazzlyn Music, all of Walnut Creek, California, Meghann Music of Gulfport, Mississippi, Ethan Music of Abilene, Texas, Zachary Newman, Katie Newman, and Danielle Newman, all of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Robert C. Music, Jr. and J. Lee Melvin, three brothers, James E. Music, Lee Music, and Ray Music, and his sister, Betty Louise Castle. Funeral services will be 11 am, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating, and Vickie Music giving the eulogy. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Springside Cardiac Rehab at Parkview Wabash Hospital. The memorial guest book for Bob may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
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To the 400 block of West 2nd Street at 3:02 p.m. Oct. 23 for a medical assist. To the 300 block of East College Avenue at 6:44 p.m. Oct. 23 for a medical assist. To the 400 block of West 7th Street at 12:42 p.m. Oct. 24 for a medical assist. To the 400 block of South Half Street at 1:03 p.m. Oct. 25 for a medical assist. Land transfers Gary W. Huddleston and Lynn K. Huddleston, quit claim deed to Gary W. Huddleston, Lynn Knecht Huddleston and G&L Trust. Donovan L. Blocher and Penny L. Blocher, warranty deed to Boyd A. Brubaker and Brad A. Brubaker. Laverne Sonafrank and Robert Sonafrank, warranty deed to Billy Andrews and Helen Draper. Steven Kitch and Steve Kitch, quit claim deed to Daniel Kitch. Steve Kitch, quit claim deed to Daniel Kitch. Charles R. Adcock and Sharon L. Adcock, quit claim deed to Deborah Molnar, Michelle Trost, Carson Adcock, Charles R. Adcock and Sharon L. Adcock. Gregory A. Metz, Anita J. Metz and Joyce L. Rish, warranty deed to Gebhart Holdings LLC. Mid America Radio of Wabash Inc., corporate
deed to Dream Weaver Marketing LLC. Miami County Broadcasting Inc., corporate deed to Dream Weaver Marketing LLC. Michael D. Moore II, quit claim deed to Michael D. Moore II and Kayla D. Moore. Barbara LaFollette and Glen L. LaFollette, warranty deed to Nathan Wood Investments LLC. Terry Rohal, warranty deed to Michael R. Smyth and Maria E. Smyth. Centon LLC, warranty deed to Wabash South Group LLC. Thomas E. Houlihan and Marcella M. Houlihan, warranty deed to Thomas E. Houlihan and Marcella M. Houlihan. Thomas E. Houlihan and Marcella M. Houlihan, warranty deed to Houlihan Irrevocable Trust and Lisa R. Dale. Keith Evans, quit claim deed to Scott A. Winger and Victoria J. Winger. William D. Palmer, quit claim deed to Marcella E. Palmer, Donald S. Palmer and Kimberly Ann Palmer. William D. Palmer and Marcella E. Palmer, quit claim deed to William D. Palmer, Marcella E. Palmer, Cindy A. Hileman, Cheryl S. Ross, Richard D. Paomer, Donald S. Palmer and Christina M. Faine. Biggs Inc., corporate deed to Ideal Suburban Homes Inc. Ideal Suburban Homes
Inc., corporate deed to Paul Dickinson, Carol A. Bomarito Dickinson, Nichlas Bomarito III and Daniel Vernon Bomarito. Charles Robert Rapp, Von Richard Pogue and Glanna J. Pogue, warranty deed to Charles V. Enyeart, Denise C. Enyeart, Charles V. Enyeart and Denise C. Enyeart Joint Trust, Jerry L. Enyeart, Lisa G. Enyeart and Jerry L. Enyeart and Lisa G. Enyeart Joint Trust. Paul H. Fogel and Ethel M. Fogel, quit claim deed to Brian P. Fogel. Brian P. Fogel, warranty deed Charles V. Enyeart, Denise C. Enyeart, Charles V. Enyeart and Denise C. Enyeart Joint Trust, Jerry L. Enyeart, Lisa G. Enyeart, Jerry L. Enyeart and Lisa G. Enyeart Joint Trust. Andrew M. Baucco, Shelly M. Baucco and Katerina L. Baucco, warranty deed to Riggle Nathan. Richard L. Steele and Diana F. Steele, warranty deed to Andrea Heeter. Rocky France and Heather France, quit claim deed to First Apostolic Catholic Church Inc. Kerry Kent Coble and Teresa Jean Coble, warranty deed to Chad Shepherd. Mitchell Day, quit claim deed to Morris J. Day and Judy L. Day. Howard C. Sommer Jr. and Marianne Sommer, warranty deed to Corbin
J. Rager. Marriage Licenses The Wabash County Clerk’s Office issued the following marriage licenses from Oct. 12, 2021 to Oct. 26, 2021: Tammie Michael Brewer and Chad Edward Wyatt. Margrette Katherine Baxter and Anthony Edward Vanhoose. Deborah Elaine Osborne and Vern Dewayne Dunphy. Shannon M. Satur and Roger Lee Smith. Skyler Jo Smith and Remington Lee Monce. Christopher Lynard Baldwin and Faith Jenell Copeland. Christina G. Sisco and Timothy Jay Butcher. Building permits The Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits from Oct. 24 to Oct. 30, 2021: Daniel Stauffer, building addition. Gary Houck, pole building. Lalon & Tamara Allen, pole building. Chester & Cindy Lawson, pole building. Season Blankenship, carport. Mark & Connie Logsdon, home addition. Dwane shepherd, building addition. Patrick & Haley Brandenburg, pole building. Tommie & Joyce Whitesell, utility building.
FFW Corporation announces latest quarterly earnings
F F W Corporation, parent corporation of Crossroads Bank, announced earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30. For the three months ended Sept. 30, 2021, the Corporation reported net income of $1,471,000 or $1.28 per common share compared to $1,748,000 or $1.53 per common share for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2020. Net interest income for the three months
ended Sept. 30, 2021 was $3,813,000 compared to $3,706,000 for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2020. The provision for loan losses was $50,000 for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2021 and $165,000 for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2020. Total noninterest income was $1,213,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $1,982,000 for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2020. Noninterest expense was
$3,209,000 for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2021 and $3,426,000 for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2020. The three months ended Sept. 30, 2021 represented a return on average common equity of 10.72 percent compared to 13.71 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The three months ended Sept. 30, 2021 represented a return on average assets of 1.17 percent compared to 1.48 percent for the three months
ended Sept. 30, 2020. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross loans receivable was 1.37 percent at
Sept. 30, 2021 compared to 1.43 percent at June 30, 2 0 2 1 . Nonperfor ming assets were
$3,229,000 at Sept. 30, 2021 compared to $3,242,000 at June 30, 2021. As of Sept. 30, 2021, FFWC’s
equity-to-assets ratio was 10.75 percent compared to 10.89 percent at June 30, 2021.
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Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Beck
Mr. & Mrs. Marlin Fingerle Marlin and Marcia Fingerle will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house Sunday, Nov. 7, at the West Manchester Church of the Brethren basement, 1013 West State Road 114 in North Manchester. The open house is from 2 to 5 p.m. Your presence is gift enough.
5 generations: Bennett Boggs is the fifth generation of his family. He is joined by great-great-grandmother Libby McCarty (from left), great-grandmother Jenny Richardson, grandmother Amanda Boggs and father Austin Boggs. Photo provided
Jerry Beck and Stephanie Beck (Miller) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 30. The couple was married at the First Methodist Church in Ossian in 1971. Jerry is the son of LeRoy and Thelma Beck, Van Buren. Stephanie is the daughter of Duane and Rosemary Miller of Ossian. Jerry and Stephanie reside in Van Buren. The Becks have three children: Stacy (Scott) Clupper of Van Buren; Adam (Macon) Beck of Attica; and Katie (Ryan) Yoars of Akron. They also have seven grandchildren: Jacob and Jaren Clupper; Madalynn, Jensen, and Laykynn Beck; and Owen and Adley Yoars. The family celebrated with a private event.
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Honeywell plans various shows in November, December Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will bring music legends to the Eagles Theatre and the Honeywell Center in the final months of 2021. Tickets are on sale now by calling 260.563.1102 or online at www.honeywella rts.org. RAIN: A Beatles Tribute – Thursday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m. Honeywell Center The timeless music of the Beatles – and particularly from the beloved album Abbey Road – will take you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a notefor-note theatrical event. Welcomed by 105.9 The Bash. Sponsored by Timbercrest Senior Living. Most seats $38, $54. Limited premium seating
$79. Mark Lowry – Saturday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. Honeywell Center Mark Lowry is beloved by fans of gospel music. He started making music at age 11 and now, more than four decades later, his legacy is forever sealed as an entertaining communicator who can make audiences laugh, cry, and think. Sponsored by Josiah White’s. Most seats $19, $29. Limited premium seating $45. Geoff Tate (Formerly of Queensrÿche – Thursday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Eagles Theatre Geoff Tate will embark on a nation-wide tour in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Queensrÿche’s albums “Empire”
and “Rage for Order.” The former lead singer of the legendary group will perform both albums in their entirety. Special guest Kurt Deimer. Welcomed by 101.9 Rocks. Most seats $25, $39, $69 Limited premium seating $99. Ronnie Milsap – Friday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m. Honeywell Center Ronnie Milsap
has been awarded six Grammys and a dozen CMA Awards, including four turns as Male Vocalist of the Year. His success in the country arena spilled over into the pop world thanks to the hits “I Wouldn’t Have Missed It for the World” and “Any Day Now,” along with country classics “Let My Love Be Your Pillow” and “What
a Difference You’ve Made in My Life.” Most seats $34, $45. Limited premium seating $100. Three Dog Night – Saturday, Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m. Honeywell Center Legendary music icons Three Dog Night, led by original member Danny Hutton, bring more than five decades of music. Their hits include “Mama Told Me (Not To
Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White,” “Shambala,” “Easy to be Hard,” and “An Old Fashioned Love Song.” Welcomed by 105.9 The Bash. Sponsored by Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate. Most seats $39, $49. Limited premium seating $100. 38 Special – Saturday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. Honeywell
Center Legendary Southern rock band 38 Special, which still features founding member Don Barnes, produced hits including “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into The Night,” “Caught Up In You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Second Chance,” and more. Tickets are $35, $49, $79, $115.
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Jingle Jubilee to take place downtown on Nov. 19 Wabash Marketplace is hosting Jingle Jubilee, formerly known as Downtown Holiday Night to Remember, on Friday, Nov. 19 from 4-9 p.m. in Downtown Wabash. The event has a new name but will feature all of the same community activities as year’s past. Guests are invited to enjoy downtown shop-
ping, holiday lights, hot cocoa, live reindeer, Santa and so much more. The popular stamping map will be available for guests to complete for a chance to win Jingle Bucks with cash values of up to $1,000 and are eligible to be spent in businesses in Downtown Wabash. More than 20 businesses will participate in the Jingle Jubilee stamping
map frenzy for one night only, Nov. 19. Jingle Bucks winners will be announced Live on 105.9 The Bash on Wednesday, Nov. 24. Other activities include: Holiday shopping and open houses at downtown businesses Outdoor Santa with live reindeer on Miami St. including makeyour-own holiday snack mix, Modoc’s
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hot cocoa, “snowball” fight and storytime provided by Bachelor Creek Church Lighting of the Wabash County Courthouse cupola with glow sticks and outdoor singalong from 6:30-7 p.m. Stamping Map Contest from 4-9 p.m. Public vote of the best holiday window display Free rides on
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Norse, Knights end grid season
The Emmanuel Christian School volleyball team. Photos provided
Emmanuel captures sixth volleyball title Emmanuel Christian School Eagles volleyball team won its sixth state championship title. Emmanuel is part of the Indiana Association of Christian Schools (IACS). IACS has two divisions which are split according to their enrollment size. Emmanuel, on the smaller side, falls into Division II, but was given the opportunity to play in Division I as well. The Division II state tournament was hosted at Emmanuel Christian School on Friday, Oct. 22. There was a total of five teams in this tournament played round robin style. The Eagles played a total of four games and won the title undefeated, losing only one set that day. In that tournament, three players were named to the all-tournament team; Raelyn Coyne, Zoey McKnight, and Haley Miller. The teams head coach Chenoa Miller was named coach of the year. Chenoa has been head coach of the Eagles volleyball team for 9 years. After five championship wins, the team asked their coach if they could play up this year, and requests went up the line of leadership to the IACS athletic coordinator who approved the request. The Eagles had not played a Division I team the whole season or for the last several sea-
Emmanuel’s Raelyn Coyne, Zoey McKnight, and Haley Miller were named to the all-tournament team. and players on their feet. sons. The team was required to play a Division The Eagles won set 3, 26-24. By set four everyone knew I team before the tournathis was going to be a ment play began to be tough battle to the end. seeded. On Oct. 12, the The Saints won set four Eagles played Colonial with a score of 25-23, leadHeritage, seeded No.2 in ing them to the tie breakDivision I, winning 3 sets ing fifth set. With the fans and out. This placed the cheering and the players Eagles as seed No.2 and so digging deep, the Eagles began tournament play. took second place in the The Eagles won the first tournament game Tuesday Division I volleyball state night, moving them to play tournament with a score of 10-15. Raelyn Coyne, Zoey again Thursday night. McKnight, and Haley After a victory Thursday, Miller were once again they were set to go the named to the all-tournastate championship game ment team. on Saturday. The Eagles had an amazAt Saturday’s champiing season bringing home onship game the Eagles a first and second place put up a tough fight. The trophy in two different Eagles found their groove divisions! Coaches, paron the court after the first ents, faculty, and staff are set taking a loss to the proud of this teams’ Heartland Saints (seed 1); accomplishments this year. score 25-12. In set two the With Raelyn Coyne being Eagles came back fighting the only senior, the team is and beat the Saints 25-23. looking forward to next Set three was another year. close game keeping fans
The Northfield Norse appeared to have a date in the Class 1A Sectional 44 championship game in their future but Triton dashed those plans with a furious fourth-quarter comeback and a 2214 win Friday night, Oct. 29. Northfield led the Trojans 14-6 in the fourth quarter but Triton scored 16 points in the final stanza to grab the win. The Norse got on the scoreboard first on a 9-yard touchdown run from quarterback Jake Halderman late in the first quarter. Easton Shaw’s extra point made it a 7-0 lead. Triton answered back in the second quarter with an 11yard touchdown run, but the extra point failed, cutting the Norse lead to 76. The score remained 7-6 until Halderman found Eli Kroh for a 44yard passing score as time expired in the first half to give the Norse a 146 halftime lead. Neither team’s defense allowed the others’ offense to score in the third quarter, but the fourth quarter was a different story. Triton’s Cole Shively hit Trace Schuh with a 10-
Northfield’s Jayden Goshert tries to break free from Triton defenders. Photo by Joseph Slacian yard touchdown yards on six carpass early in the ries, followed by fourth quarter to Halderman with 53 cut it to 14-12. yards on 12 Schuh ran in a 2attempts and one point conversion to touchdown, and tie the game at 14Kinsey with 30 14. yards on three carSchuh gave the ries. Trojans the lead Jacob Snyder led with a 15-yard the Northfield touchdown run late defense with 17 in the game, and tackles, followed by Shively hit Ross and Goshert with 11 each, Dominic Workman for a two-point con- Malachi Higgins with six, Kevin version to put the Triton lead at eight Buzzard with four, Kroh and Kinsey points, 22-14. with two each, and Northfield was Kameron Pratt, unable to reach the John Clark, Reece end zone again, Rosen, and Dillon ending the season Osborn, with one with a 7-5 record. each. Halderman Kinsey recovered passed for 109 two fumbles, while yards on 6-13 Ross recorded one attempts, with one touchdown and two interception. Adams Central interceptions. 56 Southwood 0 Kroh caught two Southwood ended passes for 75 yards its tournament run and one touchwith a 56-0 loss to down, while Dylan Ross had two recep- Adams Central Friday night. tions, and Jaxton Details and final Peas and Jordan stats from the game Kinsey each had were not available one. at press time. Jaydan Goshert Southwood finlead Northfield on ished 5-6. the ground with 57
County alum have mixed results By ROY CHURCH TERRE HAUTE – It was not the ending the Columbus North boys cross country team was looking for. The defending IHSAA state champions had been ranked No.1 throughout most of the season and were expected to win two straight. But No. 3 Indianapolis Brebeuf Jesuit obviously had other ideas. So the two teams swapped places. Last year Brebeuf finished
third; this year it was the Bull Dogs in third place. Much to the disappointment of Andy Keffaber, a former Northfield cross country standout and assistant coach of the Columbus North boys team. The one shining light for the Bull Dogs was that senior Reese Kilbarger-Stumpff won the individual title in 15:22.8. On the girls side Saturday, No. 18 Avon, where former Wabash standout Mary (Cosby) Abramson and her
daughter, Makayla, are assistant coaches, finished 18th. Avon’s top finisher was sophomore Jessica Hegedus, who was 31st. The 2021 champion was junior Lily Cridge of Indianapolis Bishop Chatard in 17:32.7. In other news Wabash junior Dave Ford was named to the 2021 Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches Academic All-State Team. The Squires. Ainsley West and Wabash’s Eli Callahan were honorable mention.
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Southwood girls fall in volleyball regionals
CULVER — After a tight 3-1 win over Blackhawk Christian in the opening match of the Class 1A Culver Community Regional, the Southwood volleyball team’s comeback attempt against Kouts fell short 3-1 in the championship match Saturday night, Oct. 23.
First round Southwood started the day with a 25-22, 17-25, 25-23, 25-18 win over Blackhawk Christian in the morning contest. Northfield never trailed, maintaining a three to fivepoint lead most of the first set before Blackhawk tied things up at 20-20. The Lady Knights scored the final three points to pull out the win. The second set was all Blackhawk who took a 20-10 lead before clinching it 25-17. The third set saw Blackhawk take a 17-10 lead before Southwood stormed back to tie
Editor’s Note: Because of an editing error, an incorrect headline appeared with this story in the Oct. 27 edition of The Paper of Wabash County. The story is being run in its entirety. The Paper apologizes for the error. the set at 22-22. Tied at 23-23, grabbed a set point and won the comeback on a Brave error to take a 2-1 lead in the match. The fourth set was close through the first half with the teams tied 12-12 before Southwood scored took an 18-14 lead. Blackhawk but the lead to 18-16 but the Lady Knights went on a tear to win seven of the next nine points to clinch a spot in the championship match. Alaina Winer led Southwood with 11 digs, eight service points, seven kills, six assists, two blocks, and three aces, while Grace Drake had 19 assists, eight digs, five kills, and three points, Marissa Metzger had 17 kills and one dig, and Alli Lopez had nine digs, seven
assists, seven points, and five kills. Mya Denney had 15 points, seven digs, five kills, and three aces, followed by Allie Haecker with eight points, five digs, and three assists, Ella Haupert with seven points, eight digs, and two aces, Marissa Metzger with 17 kills and one dig, and Carley Whitsel with five digs and two kills. Championship match In the championship match, Southwood and Kouts split the first two sets before Kouts won the third set and withstood a furious Southwood comeback attempt in the fourth set to claim the regional title 25-20, 21-25, 25-15, 25-23. Kouts jumped out to an 8-1 first-set
lead and maintained that advantage through much of the first set. Southwood pushed back late in the first set, cutting the lead to 21-20 before Kouts closed it out 25-20. The second set stayed close throughout with Southwood clinging to small leads, including a 21-20 edge late in the set. Kouts tied it up at 21-21 but the Lady Knights responded with four straight points to clinch the set 25-21. Southwood never led in the third set, trailed by as many as nine points
twice before the Mustangs won 2515. The fourth set started much like the third set with Kouts taking a 6-2 lead and, despite Southwood staying close throughout, eventually took a 19-13 lead over the Lady Knights. Southwood didn’t quit, scoring the next three points to cut it to 19-16 but Kouts regrouped and took a 21-16 lead. Denney answered with a kill, followed by an ace by Lopez to cut the lead to 21-18, but the Mustangs scored the next three
points to take a match point at 2418. Southwood had one more push in them, saving five match points to cut the lead to 24-23, but Kouts ended the match on the next point to win the regional title. Drake led Southwood with 15 assists, 10 points, five kills, and five digs, while Metzger had 16 kills and one dig, Lopez had 15 assists, 12 digs, and five kills, and Winer had 15 digs, five kills, and four assists. Haecker had 24 digs, seven points,
and two assists, followed by Mya Denney with eight points, four kills, and two blocks, Barney with five kills, three blocks, and one dig, Haupert with eight digs and five service points, and Whitsel with three digs, one block, and one kill. Southwood The Lady Knights finish the 2021 season with a 29-6 record, winning the Three Rivers Conference with a perfect 9-0 record, losing just two sets in conference play, and claiming a sectional title.
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County council member to seek state post Lorissa Sweet will run for State Representative in the Indiana House for District 50. The new district now represents Huntington County and all of Wabash County, except Pleasant Township. It also covers Jackson Township in Miami County and Jackson
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Township in Wells County. Sweet is a small business owner and member of the Wabash County Council. Sweet said, “Small, rural counties do not have the same needs as metropolitan districts and we deserve representation.” A constitutional conservative, Sweet declared it is past time to reign in government overreach, unconstitutional edicts, and mandates. The councilwoman believes it is time
to return the power back to “We the People.” “I will fight for your right to make decisions concerning the health of you and your family, your children’s education, and your ability to
work and worship unhindered,” Sweet said. Sweet vows to defend and uphold the Constitution and pledges to fight to preserve rights and freedoms for future generations. She said this
includes the right to bear arms and protect yourself and others. The sanctity of life is also important to Sweet. She said, “Life begins at conception. Our children are our future and need
protected. It is our responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us, no matter the age.” As a member of the fiscal body of the county, Sweet pledges to use her budgeting experi-
ence at the state level to reduce wasteful spending, balance the budget, and lower or eliminate some of the tax burden on Hoosiers. When asked why Sweet seeks this position, she said,
“As a mother, and one day grandmother, my hope is to preserve our rights and freedoms for the future generations and leave things better than they are currently.”
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PUBLIC AUCTION Bob Elrod Building, Wabash County Fairgrounds, 660 Gillen Ave. Wabash, IN 46992
Sat., Nov. 6, 2021.
The Cooper family gathered for a reunion in Lagro.
Cooper family has reunion The Cooper family reunion took place Sunday, Aug. 15, at the Lagro United Methodist Church. Descendants of Henry Clay and America (Lulu) Cooper had a carry-in meal, door prizes and a wagon ride. Gifts were given to the oldest, youngest and the person to traveled the farthest distance to attend. There were 46 family members in
attendance. They included Joyce Dolak of Kingston, Tenn.; Ed and Sue Anderson and Doug Anderson of Cambridge City; Sheldon Sutton Jr. and Sienna Sutton of Fort Wayne; Mike Anderson of Indianapolis and Joe Sprong and Sheldon Sutton of Kokomo. Also, Deb Finch of LaFontaine; Jared Lange, Josh Lange, Dale and
Carol Cooper, Linda and Rick Baker and Sam Strange of Lagro; Derrick Anderson of Plainfield; and Todd and Melesa Eltzroth, and Tiffany, Emily, Bray and Jordan Livesay, Roann. Also, Deric, Paige and Maverick Musselman, Mick Strange, Emma Tracey, John Joy, Jama Lange, Alice Longfellow, Shelley Shepler, Nancy Whitener, Christy
Open house planned for woman’s birthday Irene Bilbrey (pictured at left) will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house on Nov. 6. The event will take place from 1-4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall, 595 S. Huntington St., Wabash.
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Wayfair wrapping things up by the end of the year. “It is going really well,” Lochner said. “We’ve seen a lot of support from Landmarks and other businesses, the hospital. Part of the money will be used for the first year operating expense, Long said. “The residents will be required to pay their way,” he said. “I received a $15,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation, and they requested that be used for employment training and services, and things of that nature. We’ve got some seed money to start some job training and things of that nature – teach them how to
...continued from Page 1 write resumes, teach them how to fill out applications. Those are things some of these women may have never done. So, we’re blessed that we have partners like Duke and other foundations in the community that have helped out.” Long has pledged $50,000 from the American Rescue Plan fund, and he’s
encouraged the County Commissioners to do the same. On Nov. 27, Waypoint will host a dodgeball tourney on Miami Street in downtown Wabash. Information on registering can be found on the Waypoint Facebook page or on the Visit Wabash County webpage.
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District Governor attends Lions meeting The Roann Lions Club met Oct. 21. The meeting was a dinner meeting to induct the new Lions Club members into the club by District Governor Marlyn Fast from Goshen. Marlyn’s wife, Amanda, was also a guest at the meeting. Phil Dale gave the prayer before the carry-in meal. Thanks to all who brought food for the meal, it was delicious. For the business meeting, President Rick Morris welcomed everyone and led the group in the pledge to the American flag. The secretary’s report was given by Donna Harman. The treasurer’s report was reported by Keith Ford. Both were approved as read. In old business: Donna reported that the festival seemed to have gone very well. We had lots of good comments from the vendors. Donna also reported that we hope to be able to get some carnival rides back next year for the festival. In other business, the window on the south side of the log cabin has not been repaired yet, we hope to do that yet this fall. In new business: The club needed to appoint a new vicepresident. Phil Dale had been asked to take that position. A motion was made by Donna Harman and seconded by Keith Ford for Phil. The club voted to accept Phil as the new vice-president. In other new business, 85 Hope of Wabash, who assists people in the county, asked the Roann Lions Club to purchase a pair of eye glasses for someone. The club members agreed to do this. Thinking ahead for a club activity next year, Rick
shared information about Raber’s Kountry Store wanting our club to provide food for their open house next May. We would need several members to help with this project and all the proceeds would go directly to the Lions Club. This would be the first or second Saturday in May, 2022. The RC (remote control) races will be starting at Bucher’s Brickhouse Raceway soon and the Lions Club will be selling concessions there for some of the races. Governor Marlyn Fast gave a presentation on what Lions Club do. He said everything we do as a club is “Kindness in Action.” In doing for others, “we expect nothing, but we gain a lot”. He also reminded our club of a District 25-G meeting in Urbana on Saturday, Oct. 30. New members inducted into the Roann Lions Club were: Shawn Bucher, Kendra Day, and Chris Ponchot. The Lions Club has three or more new members joining our club. The Lions Club is a service to our community and helps with many projects to make it better. If you would like to join, ask a Lions Club member for details. Our normal meeting day is the first Thursday of the month, except September. If you work on at least three Lions Club projects per year, you will get a discount on membership fees. Get involved in keeping Roann a great community! THE ROANN United Methodist Church service on Nov. 7 includes observing Holy Communion along with taking up an offering for our missionaries. You are invited to wor-
ship in person or on Facebook at 9 a.m. UPCOMING DATES: Nov. 4 – Roann Lions Club Meeting, Town Hall, 7 p.m.; Nov. 9 – Roann Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 7 p.m.; Nov. 11 – Happy Homemakers at The Roann United Methodist Church, noon and Roann Heritage Group meeting, 6:30 p.m. OUR PRAYERS go out to Don Stevens, Rob Mace, Jo Ellen Nelson, Lowell Burrus, Betty Boyer, Coy Eads, Rhonda Van Buskirk, Dan Hunter, Cheryol Crull, Ken Musselman, and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all! OUR THOUGHTS and prayers go out to the family of Sarah Roe on her passing. She was, as far as I know, the oldest citizen of Roann. CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Nov. 7 – Mr. & Mrs. Dean White; Nov. 8 – Mr. & Mrs. Brad Vigar and Mr. & Mrs. Gene Tomlinson. CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Nov. 3 – Madison Powell and Mike Dyson; Nov. 6 – Jeremy Stephens; Nov. 7 – Sydnie Reed, Aliya Krom, and Mosby Stephens; Nov. 8 – Sally Dyson; Nov. 9 – Tabatha Fairchild and Lucas Krom. PASTOR ROB’S Thoughts for this week: Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil – this is the gift of God. Everything that we have and as well as our influence comes from God. God supplies all that we need and is faithful to see to the needs of each one of us. Not only is this given by God but belongs to God
and entrusts us to use these things to bring honor and glory to his name. We find enjoyment in using these things for God’s purpose. But, remember that wealth, possessions and power are for this world only and will not be taken with those who die. The warning Solomon gives is to the person who loves money and is told that it will not satisfy. For wealth is but a vapor which can be stolen, lost in a bad venture, or rot away in things purchased. Those who desire to have more money only desire more and never feel they have enough. Wealth of income is always searching for a bigger pay check. When one has more substance, there always seems to be more hands out to feed and help. For Solomon says the full stomach of the rich will not let him sleep. Paul tells Timothy in chapter 6 that the love of money is the root of all evil. There is nothing wrong with having wealth, power, or fame. But to the one who strives for it can fall into great temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. Paul says that godliness with contentment is great gain. We bring nothing into this world and we will not take anything out. The concern is desire and greed. Also, the desire for wealth and fame can lead one away from the faith and lead themselves into great harm and pain. Solomon tells us in chapter 5 of Ecclesiastes that this grievous evil can lead the owner into hurt and bad
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ventures to the point where they have lost everything. This world is filled with evil and there is no telling how or when the things we desire can be taken from us. All the days of those who desire what they do not have, leads them into injustice, sickness, and anger. Life is not meant to strive for what we do not have but to enjoy the goodness of God’s provision in this life. Therefore, we are to find enjoyment and fulfillment in the things we do have on this earth. For God has provided what we have. Find contentment in what you have and enjoy the life that has been given to you, it is a gift from God. Contentment will bring joy in our heart but greed will bring us sadness and grief. We should be the most joyful and peaceful people on the face of this planet. God has wonderfully provided us with the means to accomplish what He has planned for our lives. Quit living beyond His plan and your means. Find rest and happiness in the life that has been given to you. I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10am1pm. Also, I am reachable by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.
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Time changes next weekend Reminder: set your clocks back one hour Saturday night! Nov. 25 is Thanksgiving Day. To prepare our hearts to celebrate this day in the best way possible there will be a Bible verse pertaining to thanksgiving and thankfulness every week this month. The first one is Psalm 69:30 (NIV), I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. LAGRO SHOP & EAT – Saturday, Nov. 6. Come and experience what Lagro has to offer! Here are just 4 of the sites: 1) Antique Boutique at Hopewell, 3005 N 500 E, Urbana; open 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hopewell Antiques sells and restores antique furniture, vintage items, and crafts to beautiful one-of-akind pieces. Check their site @HopewellAntique s. 2) 950 Speakeasy Bistro, 950 Washington St.; open 11 a.m.-midnight. Take a break from your Lagro shopping by enjoying a meal at the artfully renovated restaurant. Check it out @950SpeakeasyBist ro. 3) Interurban Pop-UP, 850 Basin St.; open 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Bistro is west of the bridge; the PopUP is east of the bridge. It features baked items, Cocoa Bombs, Alice & Jo earrings, Susan Miller paintings, and Alora Coss wooden signs, wreaths, and garlands. 4) Pop-Up Christmas Shop, 930 Washington St.; open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is next door to the Bistro. Shop for vintage and wellloved Christmas décor and more! Also on Nov. 6 is a Fish/Tenderloin Fry, 12:00 noon to
7:00 p.m. at the Lagro Community Building, 230 Buchanan St. This is curbside only. The meal consists of fish and handbreaded tenderloins, green beans, chips, and coleslaw; and will be prepared by the Lagro Park Board and Wabash County 4-H Junior Leaders. Desserts will be available with a free-will donation. Meals for Adults: $12.00, Children 6 to 11 Years Old: $8.00, Children 5 and Under: Free. Boxes of only fish/tenderloin will NOT be sold until 6:15 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Wabash County 4-H Junior Leader Club. St. Patrick’s Historic Catholic Church will be open for First Sunday Mass this Sunday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. Come and join in communing with the Lord. (If you forget to set your clock back one hour, you are welcome to sit in prayer and meditation for an hour before the service!) Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church is a group for kindergarten through sixth grade. It meets every Wednesday that Metro Schools is in session, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bible stories, games, praise and worship songs, and supper are included. Parents can contact the church at lagroumchurch@g mail.com. Continued on Page 23
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NM church to host drive thru benefit for Eubank family
A drive thru Chili Benefit for Jackie & Doris Eubank will take place Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 4:30-6 p.m. A freewill donation will be accepted for the meal. The Eubank family suffered a fire at their home which destroyed their garage and damaged their home. Proceeds from the meal will help with cleanup and repairs. The drive thru Chili Benefit will be held at the Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street. Please enter the drive thru line from Fourth Street. MU CELEBRATES 132 YEARS WITH PARADE: On Nov. 5, 1889, Roanoke Classical Seminary moved to North Manchester. Growing from the ideas and great personal sacrifices of its founders, Manchester College firmly took root. One hundred thirty-two years later, Manchester University is celebrating Founders Day with a parade and birthday celebration. The parade led by the Spartan Pride Marching Band begins at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5 at the corner of College Avenue and Wayne Street. It will go east on College Avenue and then north to Cordier Auditorium on the Manchester Mall, then south and over to the Jo Young Switzer Center for refreshments in Haist Commons. The public is welcome to watch the parade. Masks are not required outside on campus, but they must be worn inside all buildings. MHS THEATRE PRESENTS “LITTLE WOMEN”:
The Manchester High School Theatre Department will present “Little Women” by Kate Hamill, adapted from the classic book written by Louisa May Alcott. Come share the story of the March sisters on Friday, Nov. 5 or Saturday, Nov 7 at 7 p.m., or Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. in the Manchester High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. FRANCES SLOCUM CHAPTER DAR TO MEET: Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet Tuesday, Nov, 9, 7 p.m. at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. The program will be about the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend. LAKETON LIONS CLUB RAFFLE: Laketon Lions Club is holding a raffle for a Smoker/Grill along with a $50 gift card for a package value of $550. Tickets are available from any Laketon Lions member. We will sell tickets periodically at Neighborhood Fresh Market. The drawing will take place at the club Christmas Party on Dec. 9. DRIVE THRU FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches takes place on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street. Guests should
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drive up in front of the Zion Lutheran Church for pickup. MANCHESTER MEALS-ONWHEELS provides meals prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician. Each weekday between 11 a.m. and noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s homes. Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message. 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. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester. THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc. Everything is FREE. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, North Manchester.
Urbana Yoke Parish is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross. This activity will be held on Nov.10, 2021 at the Urbana Community Building. Start time is 2 p.m. and will last till 6:30 p.m. If you can donate, please do so by appointment only. No walk-ins please. You can call 800733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter: urbanalion to make your appointment. They are still requiring masks at this time. Please come and give as donations are very much needed. Blood is in a short supply and blood donors of all types are needed to replenish the shortage. The Urbana Yoke Parish Church and the Outreach Committee would like to thank everyone who gave blood at the last blood drive; it all helps. The Outreach Committee is in hopes that more people understand the urgency of the shortage and are willing to donate. Please give and save lives. Urbana Lions: Earlier this year, the Urbana Reunion took place at the Urbana Community Building. The Urbana Lions Club thanked the Reunion Committee for having the building clean and paying for the process of having this accomplished but failed to mention who did the actual cleaning. The Lions want to
thank the following: Betty Temple’s Cleaning Service from Wabash, Indiana. They went above and beyond of what the building needed - windows, lights and all the fix-
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tures, display cabinets etc. Thanks to Cook’s Carpet Cleaning from North Manchester, for doing a great job on the carpet. The Lions also want the public to know that the Urbana Community Building can host a number of activities such as reunions, birthday parties, wedding receptions, club meetings and a number of other activities. This building is here to rent. To find out if the date you want to rent the building is available, call (260) 774-3665. Condolences: (Justin Sturgill) to the Stinson family from Michael & Bonita Snell. (Katherine Taylor) to the Taylor family from Michael & Bonita (Fetrow) Snell. Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on Oct. 27, 2021. This group tries to meet every Wednesday around 7:30 a.m. Those attending were Pat McNabney, Tom and Joyce Wilcox,
Larry and Nancy Meyer, Peggy Dilling, Eileen Weck and Helen Dawes. If you are interested in seeing what this bunch is all about, come on down some Wednesday morning and have breakfast with them. I’m sure they won’t turn you away. Prayer concerns: Julie Miller, Marilyn Karns, Lowell Karns, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox. Our nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders and health providers. If anyone would like to have their name added or removed from prayer concerns, please contact me. ECHO Racing is fast approaching. This next year, Saturday Jan. 8, 2022, the Urbana Lions are going to
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hold an adult racing event. This is an open invitation to all adults who are interested in HO Slot Car Racing or adults that have no understanding what this type of racing is about. Come and join in. This racing event will start at 2 p.m. and will run until a winner is established. Top winner will receive an award. There will be snacks and refreshments available. There will be a minimal onetime cost per driver for racing. All HO cars will be provided and acclimated to their own lane of six. This activity is to bring interest into the Lions Club and possibly some new membership. This is going to be a fun time. So tell your slot car friends to get ready for some racing competition. This is ECHO, Electric Car H-O scale slot car racing at its best. Keep this date in mind. More information will follow as the date nears. Keep watching this column.
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Manchester Intermediate announces honor roll Officials at the Manchester Intermediate School announced the honor roll for the first nine weeks of the 2021-22 school year. Earning honors were: Fourth grade: Fern Diesburg, James Garber, Brynna Harshman, Ava Kerr, Lane Miller, Finley Pyle, Natalie Reed and Tessa Who. Also, Mackenna Bolinger, Gabriella Brubaker, Samantha Cardenas Cerda, Karter French, Danielle Fulk, Chance
Hendrix, Evan Jent, Hayden Kelsey and Hayden Krom. Also, Mason Licata, Ainsley Metzger, Caleb Metzger, Liam Porras, Khloe Clemens, Reagan Collett, Rowan Floor, Gatsby Gawthrop, Delaney Harshman and Isaac Johnston. Also, Grady Kerr, Remington Penrod, Lincoln Smith, Landree Warnock, Brooklyn Baker, Elizabeth Baker, Ainslee Brubaker, Addelin DeWaard, Colton Eakright, Kerrington Hearn,
Jonnisti Johnson, Raelynne Jones, Blaine Landes, Samuel Macias, Tenley Metzger, Alba Scarberry, Elijah Sorg, Braxton Westendorf and Leila Wiley. Fifth Grade: Chloe Benedict, Elin Betten, Kaiden Bradford, Amy Brovont, Clare D’Andrea, Kai Elliott, Brooklynn Grimes, Jenson Haywood and Landon Jackson. Also, Isabelle Keaffaber, Graham Kreps-Miller, Landon Longanecker, Ely Mobley, Noah Pinkerton, Isaac
Sanson, Emersyn Sarber, Owen Vineyard and Karson Applegate. Also, Rachel Eberly, Kiptyn Haecker, Elijah Harting, Tate Harting, Kennedy Jones, Katherine Lehman, Braxton Whiteman, Maddie Brovont, McKayla Dillon, Nathali JimenezSaucedo, Hannah Dawson and Hope Dawson. Also, Amelia Fulk, Anthony Garcia, Ellie Kopkey, Mason Neal, Madelyn Sarll, Ella Walker, Christian Young, Arabell
Conover, Kedryk Haecker and Carson Weitzel. Sixth Grade: Dayana Cortes, Kaylin Johnson, Sebastian Mucu Kindy, Yasmin Owens, Wyatt Schroll, Everett Short and Layne Showalter. Also, Lacy Trump, Nyla White, Lincoln Young, Aisen Bahney, Abe Brovont, Sophia Cumberland, Moncerath Davila, Ezra Hendricks, Lanie Linkenhoker, Cesar Luevano, Noah Macias and Harris Metzger. Also, Dante Simpson,
Marysa Stroud, Willow Anthony, Cora Brown, Clayton Garwood, Alexis Jarrett, Rebecca Jimenez, Malery McKee, Carson McLain, Keagan Noland and Charlie Van. Also, Sophia Evans, Paetyn Holloway, Kaylee Metzger, Ella Peden, Hayden Renz, Lilyenne Sare, Brynlee Spann, Malachi Edgecomb, Finley Espeset, Eduardo Guerrero-Davila, Piper Spangle and Audra Tobias.
Wabash Middle School announces first honor roll
Wabash Middle School officials have announced its honor roll for the 1st nine weeks. 5th Grade High Honor Roll: Brooklyn Arrowood, Kasey Black, Mason Braun, Ezekiel Byers, Callan Campbell, Emma Cantrell, Tinsley Crace, Eliza Denney, Tristan Gardner, Mya Golliher, Harper Hanes, Paul Harper, Evelyn Hipskind, Lucas Kaufman, Liam Losher, Emily Mccoart, Chase Miller, Maddox MIndach, Ava Moorman, Baelee Noland, Ian Rose, Jake Sailors, Landon Schuler, Kinley Stirckler, Daisy Till,
M c k i n l e y Vandlandingham, Reed Wiles 5th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Emmie Baker, McKenley Baker, Ayla Barber, Tayelin Bechtold, Christopher BelliMaloga, Hailey Berry, Jenna Burton, Elijah Dafoe, Treyce Daughtry, Samuel Eppley, Keaton Fairchild, Tobius Fettif, Layla Garner, Cadence Gatchel, Aubrey Hanes, Robbery Harris II, Kyndal H a r r i s - L e m a s t e r, Gracie Hicks, Camdyn Hinkle, Leven Indrutz, Landan Johnson, Alexis Keirsey, Liliian Kelley, Brynn Lindsay, Kendylan Lochner,
Victoria Lopez, Olivia Mathis, Zach Miller, Kira Parrett, Carter Pegg, Karter Prater, Sofia Pries, Alyssa Rose, Micah Spring, Sienna Stoffel, Lillian Vanhoose, Noah White 6th Grade High Honor Roll: Carson Amburgey, Kaitlyn Brewer, Quinnlynn Campbell, Kaylence Cole, Noah Glenn, Gabriel LePage, Michael LePage, Ellie Proffitt, Emma Selleck, Taylin Shepherd, Alyssa Sheridan, Martha Steller, Layla Stevens, Beatrix Thomas, Zoe Vail 6th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Tannis Barber, Christian Bean, Gracie Bearman, Tip
Bolen, Preston Cantrell, Alaura Cressell, Ian Edmond, Piper Ellet, Riley Flack, Ella Harrell, Adrian Haughn, Carly Hayslett, Colyn Heitz, Carlee Honeycutt, Alexis Indrutz Makenzie Krieger, Anneleissa Lujan, Ava Lynn, Aiden Mahan, Madalyn Mertz, Jabin Miles, Kamden Oswalt, Jack Payton, Rayanna Plotner, Maddisyn Poe, Gabberiellah Rojas, Noah Sarll, Pasyn Schuler, Ayanna Sellers, Kyrsten Simmons, Mackey Sorg, Lily Stevens, Grace Teague, Caleb Thompson, Quenten Titus, Olivia Wilkin, Addison Wischman
North Miami fares well at soils contest
North Miami FFA had a very successful day at the Area 8 soils contest on Oct. 5 at the Kranning farm in central Miami County. In the Masters’ division Audrey Piel placed first; Alaina Weaver was second, and Jack Ammerman was sixth. North Miami’s master team also placed second. North Miami had three 4-H teams place in the top five and two FFA teams place top 10 in the senior division. North Miami also took home nine of the 10 top individual spots with Jordan Weaver in
The North Miami High School soil judging team. Photo provided
first, Alison Smith was second, Conner Ammerman was third, Calvin Wildermuth was fourth, Hannah Miller was fifth,
Nate Wildermuth was seventh, Allison Bowman was eighth, Owen Knight was ninth, and Chloe Keith was tenth. Due to the out-
standing showing, all North Miami teams qualified to compete at the state contest in DuBois County Oct. 15-16.
7th Grade High Honor Roll: Makenna Bechtold, Chloe Cooper, Mia Fairchild, Violet George, Alyana Mettler, Averie Turner, Harley Zumbrum 7th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Brenda Alspach, Ezra Church, Lucas Coffman, Andi Conliff, Alyssa Crowley, Olivia Dillon, Sally Harrell, Grace Harrington, John Harris, Shailynn Harrison, Rinka Higuera, Haiden McWhirt, Paige Miller, Allison Nelson, Jess Norris, Philip Palmer, Colin Patton, Clayton Patton, Megan Snavely, Mallory Tart, Jacob White
8th Grade High Honor Roll: Ava Bishir, Kalli Davis, Kendall France, Maya Howard, Jaycee Jones, Victoria Koselke, Cooper Long, Alison Mccoart, Danielle Sarll, Andrea Stout, Logan Wright 8th Grade Regular Honor Roll: Karlee Bearman, William Brewer, Caidan Burchett, Wyatt Enyeart-Howard, Aaliyah Frasure, Haylee Friend, Drew Guenin, Matthew Hipskind, Raegan Jones, Laney Maple, Elias Mattern, Evelyn Myers, Aaliyah Perry, Derek Reed, Brett Shull
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JA to host trivia night
Junior Achievement serving Greater Wabash will host its annual Trivia Night on Dec. 2 at Chapman’s Brewing Co., 233 S. Miami St., Wabash. Teams will consist of up to 10 people. Individual players welcome as well. Drinks will be available for purchase and teams are encouraged to bring food to share with their team. Team registration is $80; individual entry is $10 and can be done online at https://secure.qgiv. com/for/gwtn/ You may also register by mail by sending your order form and check to: Junior Achievement serving Greater Wabash, PO Box 36, Wabash, IN 46992. Additional questions can be directed to Beth Miller, JA Area Manager at 574-551-4698 or Beth.Miller@ja.org or Mark Frantz (260) 563-7474 or mfrantz@wabashlaw.com.
Lagro news mail.com. Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail.com. Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The sermon for Nov. 7 is “Love Your Haters” based on John 15:17-25. The Wednesday Prayer and Bible study on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., titled “The Person, the Promise, the Purpose, The Holy Spirit,” continues through Nov. 17. Dora Christian Church is filling their “Love Box”
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of food for a local family who lost everything in a house fire. Help them supply this family with much needed items to be delivered by Nov. 14. The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9-10 a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. The speaker for Nov. 7 will be Robert Karst. 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. Upcoming events for Northfield High School: Nov. 3 – Girls Basketball Practice Nov. 4 – Basketball (JV/V Girls) – Mississinewa Nov. 5 – Picture retakes for all grades; Girls Basketball Practice
Nov. 6 – Fall Barn Bash; Fall play in auditorium (Knee); Elementary Wrestling; Basketball (JV/V Girls) @ Fairfield Jr/Sr High School Nov. 8 – Boys Basketball Practice; Girls Basketball Practice Nov. 9 – Boys Basketball Practice; CANCELED – Basketball (JV/V Girls) @ Western Nov. 10 – Boys Basketball Practice; Girls Basketball Pictures and Practice. Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Violet Spicer and Teizo Fox. Lagro Happy Birthdays: Nov. 4– Holli Good, Nov. 6 – Tony Good, Nov. 10 – Tom Christman and Zach Ivy. 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 260-571-2577. I’d love to share your special day or your community
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE CIRCIBT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA CAUSE NO. 85C01-2110-EU-000092 Notice is hereby given that Kristl Andrews was on October 19, 2021, appointed personal representative of the estate of Eleonore K. Smith, Deceased, who died on September 30, 2021. All persons having claims against said 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 said claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana this October 19, 2021. Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Larry C. Thrush Thrush Law Office, P.C. One North Wabash Wabash, Indiana 46992 260-563-8485 Attorney for the Estate
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Small Town Expo to take place Saturday It is the final countdown to Small Town Expo in LaFontaine on November 6. The fun day begins at the Learning Center 207 N Wabash Avenue with A Bed turning/Every Quilt has a story at 9 a.m. Vendors are ready to greet you, trees are decorated ready for the auction, souvenirs are packaged (pick up your Passport), lunch is planned, The Windsong Ensemble is ready to entertain you. Ride the trolley to Grant Creek Mercantile, nativities are set up for viewing in The Parker Building, and an informative dialog will be given by Janice Dawes at Troyer Memorial Library Museum. Children will be entertained with a story and craft there at 1 p.m. The day will close with a live walking nativity at 3 p.m. starting at the library and proceeding to the Parker House. Hope you will join the pilgrimage and follow the characters’ journey. Check us out on Facebook. SENIOR CENTER IN LAFONTAINE, which is located on Branson Street across from McDonald Funeral Home Parking Lot. Will be open starting on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 1:30 p.m. for games, Thursday and Friday at 1:30 p.m. for bridge playing. So be sure and come and enjoy your fellow seniors in a game. JOSIAH WHITE’S would like to recognize therapist Greg Hobson for receiving the Bobby Jones Award!
Bobby Jones provided significant leadership in the development of INAJSOP training and credentialing programs with specific direction and emphasis in the areas of cultural and linguistic competence and respectful customer first service to youth and families. Bobby passed away on April 29, 2011. In his honor, the IN-ASJOP Board of Directors presents the Bobby Jones award each year at the annual conference. Greg’s nominator said, “He has worked to shape Josiah White’s MAP program from early research and move it into the future by maintaining high standards of treatment services, using the lates research to benefit his clients, and working with his clients to not only be healthier youth, but young men who will eventually be positive fathers, healthy husbands, and productive citizens of their communities. He is an ally, someone willing to confront and challenge, but also come alongside and help his clients heal in ways they never saw possible.” VETERANS are selling 8-inch-by-8inch bricks to be placed at the Veterans memorial on the land by the LaFontaine Community Building. The bricks cost $75 each and they will put the person’s name, branch of service and the years of service. All need to do is contact Jerry Wilson at 765-9814928. The person does not half to be from this area. This a great way to remember a service
man or woman who has served this Great Country to keep us all safe. If you do not know what to get a person (who served) for Christmas this would be a great gift. Christmas is not that far off and you will not have to worry about if it would be here for Christmas. SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY We’re having fun with Red Ribbon Week, and we’re also learning some important lessons in the process. We appreciate the Wabash County Drug Task Force coming to speak today with fifth and sixth grade students about the dangers of using and abusing drugs. An annual favorite in fourth grade science class, it’s time to talk embryology! Thanks to Curt Campbell and Purdue Extension Wabash County for making this learning experience possible. Students will be helping to care for eggs over the next three weeks or so, then it will be time to see some baby chicks. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Linda Harres Nov. 4 Linda Kidwell, Roberta Ancil, Linda Large Nov. 5, Anita Alexi Garrett, Frances Murphy Nov. 6, Don
Radabaugh, Susanna Moore Nov. 7 Tim Vredeveld Nov. 8, Daniel Brane, Cindy Erb Nov. 9, Phyllis Price, Greg Herring, Trevette Kuester, Tom Polk Nov. 10, Jaycie Wright Nov. 11 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Jerry and Peggy Wilson Nov. 11 METOCINA LODGE 533 at LaFontaine was organized May 5, 1877, by Grand Lecturer Charles Hutton of Wabash. Charter members were Benson Buffington, Perry Preble, G.T. Vandegrift, Hiram Lindsey, William M. Stephens and F.P. Armstrong. Originally, the lodge was located on Main Street, But burned down in 1905. Members wasted no time in rebuilding their lodge and the present building was erected the same year. The two-story brick building on Branson Street was built and still stands. Their lodge hall was one of the most impressive in the county. The second floor was used by the Odd Fellows as a meeting room. The upstairs rooms had a spacious ballroom-sized meeting room, adorned with pieces of
SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Congratulations to these 4th Graders who survived the final egg drop of 60 feet! Also, Thank You to Duke Energy for providing the height for these epic drops. chain, arrows, mysterious symbols and a dozen or so intricately carved, velvet seated chairs. There was also a pool room, card playing room and a kitchen. The middle door led to upstairs meeting room while the downstairs was rented out as storefronts to make income. Today the LaFontaine Post Office is located on the downstairs west side of the building. Many businesses have called this home including at one time the Hunter Funeral Home. Please note hanging beside the middle window is the sign of the order, three chain links interlaced. Membership requirements weren’t too difficult
to meet-you had to be of good moral character, have a reference from another member and pass an investigating committee. The lodge’s activities included burying the dead, educating orphans and providing welfare to widows and orphans. There was also a women’s group called the Ashland Rebekah lodge #862 instituted June 9, 1947. The lodge established the lOOF cemetery on present day Indiana 15. Their lodge hall was one of the most impressive in the county. Vera Robbins Eidsness add “Never thought about the 3-chain links, so I had to look it up, here’s what I found: Odd Fellows have also become known in
many areas as “The Three Link Fraternity” which is evidenced by our worldwide “Three Link Emblem” which stands for Friendship, Love and Truth. These three links symbolize the chain that binds members together and illustrates that communities, states, provinces and nations are strongest when joined together.” Matthew Coon continues with “Back in the day there were nearly 900 Odd Fellows Lodges just here in Indiana alone. They typically met weekly. The Odd Fellows ere never as influential as the Masons and its membership generally comprised of farmers and small business owners.”
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Wabash County HOLIDAY BAZAAR PopUp Sale! Friday, November 5. 5930 N. 200 W., North Manchester. 9am-7pm. 3 Crafty Sisters: Holiday home decor including porch welcome signs, snowmen of all kinds, snow globes, glass birdbaths extraordinaire, reloved furniture, rock art & much, much, more hand crafted gift items. Come and browse! SOMETHING FOR Everyone Sale: November 5 & 6, 8am till late evening. Somerset Community Building, 21 W. Old Slocum Trail, Somerset. Thousands of items, vintage to brand new!
YARD SALE: 9am-4pm, November 5 & 6. 6729 S. 400 W., Wabash.
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ESTATE SALE: 310 Sunset Court, North Manchester. November 5 & 6, 8am-3pm. Mid-century Modern items include a bedroom suite, mirror and shelf set, and Russell Wright servingware. Many vintage items include matching coffee table and end tables, lamps, a 7piece dining room set, cameras, books, and vinyl
albums. Miscellaneous furniture includes: California/Asian rattan furniture set, bedroom bench, cedar chest, Singer sewing machine and 5’ wooden planter. Other miscellaneous items include Schwinn bikes, milk glass lamps and vases, J&G Meakin bowl, Nelson McCoy beer steins, and back issues of Workbasket magazine. Cash and carry only.
Services IN THE Valley Metalworx: Custom HVAC Ductwork; Specialty metal fabrication; CNC Plasma 2 3/4”; Fire pits and Patriotic signs. 260-330-1862.
Other Rummage BARN SALE: Friday, November 5, 9am-5pm. Antiques, collectibles, fall & Christmas decor, dishes, furniture. 3811 E. 200 N., Peru. 24 to Paw Paw Pike in Erie. RUMMAGE, BAZAAR, and Lunch! Crafts and Vendors! Saturday, November 6, 8:30am-1pm. Sunnycrest United Methodist Church, 1921 W. Bradford, Marion. 765-662-6040.
Articles For Sale APPLES (LOCALLY GROWN) and Cider! Open Friday & Saturday, 1pm5pm through November 20th. David & Valerie Doud’s Countyline Orchard, 7877 W. 400 N., Wabash, IN 46992. 765-833-6122. Cash or check only.
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Full-time Custodian A custodian is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the health and safety standards of our schools. Ability to make basic repairs may also be required. Work hours will be 3:15pm - 11:45pm, Monday through Friday. Successful applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent and have passed a skills test. Interested persons may apply online at
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Assistant Service Manager Wabash Location - 843 North State Road 13 Qualifications: • Knowledge of Lawn and Garden Equipment, Turf Products and Skid Steer/Mini Excavators preferred. • Knowledge of Agricultural Products helpful. • Excellent written communication skills and telephone etiquette. • Ability to use computers and computer programs with proficiency. • Highly organized, yet adaptable to meet customers' needs. • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
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