The Paper of Wabash County - Oct. 26, 2022

Fall postseason in full swing

County teams advance, others see seasons end

Tourney time for high school sports’ fall seasons was in full gear over the weekend, as football, volleyball and cross country all had tourney competitions.

Football sectionals began on Friday night, while volleyball had regional competition throughout the day on Saturday, and cross country had semi-state action Saturday morning.

For complete coverage of the action, see Pages 12, 14 & 15.

Photos by Don Hurd and Joseph Slacian

Wabash Apaches (middle runners) were among those competing in the cross country semi-state at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion.

Southwood’s Ella Haupert (from left), Alaina Winer and Alli Lopez carry the Clinton Central Volleyball Regional trophy to waiting team mates and fans.

Southwood’s Mo Lloyd looks for yardage in the sectional football opener against Adams Central

Property taxes are due Nov. 10

Fall property taxes are due Nov. 10.

Payment may be made by mail, drop box, at a bank, online or in person at the Wabash County Treasurer’s office in the courthouse.

Payments can be mailed to Wabash County Treasurer, 1 W. Hill St., Suite 104, Wabash, IN 46992. Envelopes must be postmarked no later than Nov. 10 to avoid a penalty.

There is a drop box located at the basement entrance to the courthouse.

Banks collecting property taxes this year include: Bippus State Bank, Crossroads Bank, First Farmers, First Merchants and Flagstar.

Online payments can be made by going to: treasurer.wabashcounty85.us. A fee does apply.

Courthouse hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Taxes not paid by Nov. 10 will receive a penalty of 5 percent if there is no previous delinquency, or 10 percent if there is a previous delinquency.

MU launches $45 million capital campaign

Manchester University is investing in its students and building for the future with a bold $45 million capital campaign.

“We are calling the campaign Manchester Bold: The Future is Ours because we are boldly declaring that the world needs more Manchester graduates. This campaign is designed to help more students find Manchester, thrive here, and go on to improve the human condition,” said President Dave McFadden.

There are six giving opportunities:

New Initiatives, $6.5 million goal: MU will seize opportunities and quickly align its offerings with the needs of today’s students. The New Initiatives Fund

enables Manchester to explore ideas and help the great ones grow. So far, it has helped launch traditional and accelerated programs in nursing. It was also instrumental in creating the Spartan Pride marching band.

Winger Hall Renovation, $5 million: Construct ed in 1952, the original part of Winger needs an upgrade to help students develop their relationship with the arts and study contemporary topics such as graphic design and music technology. Arts education also dovetails with MU’s approach to interdisciplinary learning: marketing majors study graphic design; psychology students learn about

art therapy; communication studies majors learn to do digital photography; and biologychemistry majors sing in the choir and play in the symphony orchestra.

Wellness and Sport Performance Center, $6 million: A multi-use indoor wellness facility, the Wellness and Sport Performance Center will serve hundreds of MU students – those in NCAA Division III, intramural and recreational sports, and those who simply want a healthy Funderburg Library, $5.5 million: Manchester Bold will transform the library into a 21st century, technology-rich learning commons that helps students

develop skills in research, multimedia communication and collaborative problem-solving. These tools will support them through graduation and beyond into a world that is ever changing.

The Manchester Fund, $11 million: Tuition alone has never covered the full cost of a Manchester education, and 100 percent of undergraduates receive at least some financial aid. The Manchester Fund ensures that the University can focus on teaching students while handling day-to-day realities of operating in North

Manchester and Fort Wayne. Endowment, $8 million: You wouldn’t build your dream house without a solid foundation. That’s what the endowment is to Manchester – a strong footing upon which to build.

Invested to earn income, the endowment is designed to endure through perpetuity. The steady stream of revenue helps Manchester plan, and it provides things MUy could not otherwise afford.

Slacian named GM of Hometown Media, WK Media

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@n mpaper.com

Hometown Media and WK Media

President Don Hurd announced the promotions of Joseph Slacian as General Manager and Michelle Boswell as Assistant General Manager.

Hometown Media and WK Media consist of The Paper of Wabash County, The Paper of Miami County, the North Manchester News-Journal, the News Herald in Grant County, and The Huntington County Tab.

“Joe has several decades of newspaper editorial experience with other Indiana newspapers,” Hurd said.

“Joe is a champion of solid local journalism…and has unselfishly mentored hundreds of

budding journalists early in their careers.”

Slacian, who is in his 48th year in the newspaper business, started his journalism career at the age of 16 as a

junior in high school.

“I figured if I can’t play baseball I might has well write about it,” Slacian said. “It took off from there.

My parents got four

of five newspapers, three of them daily, one which I started writing for came twice a week, and another came once a week.”

Slacian said he covered his local

high school for the Sun Journal, based in Lansing, Ill., and went wherever when they needed someone to fill in.

He then wrote for the student newspaper at Indiana

UniversityNorthwest in Gary and IUBloomington. Less than a week after graduation he got offered a job in Hoopeston, Ill. Cont. on Pg. 4.

JOSEPH SLACIAN

MICHELLE BOSWELL

“I started as a reporter at the end of May,” Slacian said. “By December, I was managing editor and held that position until I came to Wabash in 1984.”

Slacian’s move was a transfer to the Wabash Plain Dealer, a sister paper to Hoopeston, both owned by Nixon Newspapers.

He served as a reporter, news editor, and eventually managing editor for 20 years before retiring from there in 2014. He quickly jumped back into the journalism business when he was hired as editor of The Paper of Wabash County in January 2015.

Asked why he loves what he does, Slacian answered, “It’s something different every day. No

two days are alike. You can be interviewing the governor one day and Joe the custodian the next day.

“I’ve always believed that everybody has a story to tell.”

Slacian will continue to oversee editorial content of the five newspaper and will be heavily involved with the day-to-day operations within the company assisting Hurd.

Slacian and his wife, Jody, two daughters, Jana and Jeri, and a dog, Alley Jo.

“I couldn’t do what I do without the support of my family, especially my wife, who has to put up with the odd hours, weekend work and everything else that goes into having a husband in the news-

School districts receive safety grants

Schools in Wabash County recently received more than $112,000 through the state’s Secured Schools Safety Grant Program.

Snow said the local funding is part of this year’s record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools across Indiana.

Schools receiving grant funds in Wabash County include:

MSD Wabash County Schools, $42,500; Manchester Community Schools, $40,320; and Wabash City Schools, $30,000.

Funds can be used for resource officers and law enforcement officers in schools, equipment and technology, active event warning systems, firearms training for teach-

ers and staff who choose to allow guns on school property, threat assessments, and to implement a student and parent support services program.

In total, the state invested about $133 million in matching grants.

paper business,” he said.

Boswell’s move to Assistant General Manager will be a change from her work as editor of The Paper of Miami County where she will be oversee the revenue development and promotional planning for both companies.

“Michelle will take over and develop several advertising accounts in Wabash and Miami Counties,” said Hurd. “She will also work with national and regional advertising agencies to facilitate their placements.

“Additionally, Michelle will assist me in hiring and staff development.”

Boswell will continue her work as editor of The Paper

of Miami County until a replacement is found, according to Hurd.

Boswell started her newspaper career at the age of 15 as a photographer.

“I worked at the Peru Tribune for nearly 25 years and worked my way up through the business,” she said. “I’ve been a reporter, news clerk, worked in the camera room, sold advertising, and served as an advertising director.”

Boswell took a hiatus from journalism to go into banking where she worked as a loan officer and branch manager before going back to where it all began.

“An opening for the ad director opened at the Peru Tribune and that’s

OOD

T Tooo nders onclu Why? yllog gum ord fo

If Then statements doesn’t

The Book of Job is one exa friends concluded that h

edscocudeda because of sin. “If – Then” wrong conclusion. Job 16:3 “miserable comforters.” H ultimately for God’s Glory!

What half truths have yo these two ideas produce the Revv. Rick E. Carder - (Ri

W WOORDS . . . often I can’t tand the sions of others. People use ism” in their ents. Is this a new r you? Subjective equal Truth. mple of this. Job’s is suffffering was logic came to the define his friends as is suffffering was u heard? How do wrong conclusion? ckeCarderr..com)

when I went back to what I loved, which is newspapers,” she said.

Boswell has been the editor of The Paper of Miami County at its inception in 2020.

Boswell has been a long-time member of the Peru Circus Festival and served as ringmaster.

Talking about the newspaper business, in nearly

every capacity, Boswell mentioned community.

“It’s never the same thing every day,” she said. “You meet different people and you get to be out in the community and see all of the exciting things that are happening in the community.”

Boswell is married to Jim and the couple celebrated

their 21st anniversary this week.

They have three children, Brittainy, Molly, and Zak.

“(Joe’s and Michelle’s) hard work and dedication to their careeres made this an easy process in promoting them,” Hurd said. “I’m looking forward to many years of success for them within our company.”

Celebrating 50 years: Viginia

Shepherd (standing) is celebrating her 50th year at Nulook Beauty Salon, 460 S. Wabash St. She is seen with Chris Whitton, to whom she gave her first professional hair cut in 1972 while at the State Beauty College in Marion. “I love it,”

Shepherd said. “I’m just there for the fun of it today. I’m there because of people like Chris.” Shepherd and Whitton have remained friends since that first hairut, and she continues to cut Whitton’s hair today. Photo provided

Hunters can donate to help feed the hungry

Indiana Conserva tion Officers encourage Indiana hunters to donate harvested deer to help feed hungry Hoosiers.

The Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund administered by the DNR Division of Law Enforcement provides grants to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, the Dubois County Sportsmen Club, and Hunters and Farmers Feeding the Hungry to pay for processing fees when hunters donate legally harvested deer.

To participate in the program:

• Enjoy a deer hunting experience.

• Harvest a deer.

• Drop off the field-dressed deer at a local participating processor.

• Processing fees are paid for by the Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund.

• The processor

Public urged to turn in poachers

Indiana Conservation Officers encourage citizens to partner with the Turn In a Poacher, Inc. (TIP) program and help put an end to poaching.

A poacher is a thief who illegally steals wildlife that belongs to each Indiana citizen. Anyone can help TIP support DNR efforts by reporting potential violations at 1-800-TIP-IDNR (800-847-4367) or tip.IN.gov. Doing so will help conserve wildlife.

Call TIP if you see, hear, or learn about poaching or another violation regarding fish and wildlife.

will create healthy venison burger to

distribute to food banks.

The participating organizations notify food banks throughout Indiana when venison is ready to be collected from certified Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund butchers.

The food banks distribute venison to soup kitchens and food pantries.

As a result of the 2021 deer hunting seasons, Hoosier hunters donated 879 harvested deer that resulted in 45,326 pounds of venison being donated.

For information on donating your harvested deer and participating processors, visit sbf.IN.gov

Unger, Halderman are NHS cross country legends

Last month we looked back on two of the top legends in Wabash girls cross country and track history. This month we move north to Northfield.

Natalie (Guenin) Unger, like Wabash’s Katherine Wilhelm, will forever hold the Northfield record for the 4K because the IHSAA went to 5K for the girls several years ago.

Jenna Halderman, like Wilhelm, also opened a business in Wabash this year. Its name is Intense Fitness & Performance.

And, ironically, Natalie coached Katherine for three years at Wabash.

To put things into perspective, my daughter, Lori, babysat for Emily, Natalie and Lindsay Guenin. Their parents, Mark and Diane, even took her to DisneyWorld one year to help with the girls.

And for Natalie, it’s all about family. Her first experience running was in one of Leming’s gym classes in

County Sports Legends

Where are they today?

By Roy Church

fourth grade at Metro North.

“I went home and told my parents how much I loved running it,” Natalie said, “and my mom and dad continued to fuel my fire for running!

“They would bike alongside me, sneak encouraging notes in the cooler they packed me for races, signed up for team spaghetti dinners, set up signs along the road to cheer runners on as we headed to Manchester for big meets, always made sure I had great running shoes … I could go on and on! The encouragement they provided propelled my love for running into adulthood.”

As a freshman at Northfield, she finished second at sectional and regional and 20th at semistate. A year later, she repeated her sectional and regional finishes, but took ninth at semi-state and 74th at state.

She won the Three Rivers Conference championship her junior year, then took third at sectional and regional, sixth at semi-state and 25th at state. That summer, Natalie traveled to Australia and ran the City to Surf race, finishing No. 1,711 out of 49,319 runners.

As a senior, she was fifth at sectional, fourth at regional and 22nd at semistate. Then, in 1999, it was off to Huntington University.

During her time there, she set and still holds the indoor track records in the 1500and 3200-meter runs and has the second best time in the outdoor 10,000meter run and third best time in the 3000-meter run.

In 2001, Natalie

finished 46th in the NAIA Cross Country Championships and was 38th in 2002. In 2003, she was 12th in the 5000-meter run at the NAIA Indoor Track Championships and was seventh at 10,000 meters at the outdoor national meet. She earned All-Conference honors in 2002 and 2003.

She graduated in 2003 and got her Master’s from Ball State in 2005.

Since college, she has run five marathons, including Boston in 2021 (her latest) and Chicago in 2010 (her first), and several minimarathons. She finished 1,525th out of 36,159 entrants in 3:15.03 at Chicago.

And she is still running. Her latest effort was this year’s Roann 5K.

She currently is in her sixth year teaching fifth grade at Southwood Elementary. In 2021, she was named Southwood’s Teacher of the Year. Before that she taught 13 years at Wabash Middle School. In 2007, she was named the Walmart/Sam’s Club Teacher of

the Year.

Natalie coached girls cross country for seven years and middle school track while at Wabash. In addition to coaching Wilhelm for four years, she also coached Katelin (Vogel) Lloyd, who is now the Wabash girls cross country coach. She currently is one of four coaches for the

Southwood Jr. High School track team.

She is married to Sean Unger, son of Sam and Deanna Unger, and loves running on the elder Ungers’ farm. They live just a mile away, overlooking the prairie. Sean and Natalie have two sons, James and Cale, who will both be running on the jun-

ior high track team this Spring.

The last thing Jenna Halderman expected or wanted to be was a distance runner. She wanted to be a ballet dancer like her mother, Kari (Hipsher) Halderman.

Kari was the 1991 Miss Indiana and represented the Cont. on Pg. 7.

Natalie Unger with her husband, Sean, and her children, Cade (left) and James.

Jenna Halderman and her fiance, Zeke Huls.

Plummer to retire Oct. 31

After nearly 40 years of service to the Wabash County Prosecutor’s Office, Alfred H. Plummer III will be retiring on Oct. 31.

Plummer served as the elected prosecuting attorney from 1983 to 2002, and has serviced as a deputy prosecuting attorney since 2003.

He has practiced law for more than 54 years.

Aaron K. Harltey has been appointed to take Plummer’s position as deputy prosecuting attorney.

Hartley obtained his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and his law degree from the University of Dayton.

Hartley also served as a police officer for the Indiana Univeristy Police Department from 2018 to 2019.

The Prosecutor’s Office will host a retirement open house for plummer rom 6-9 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Wabash Elks Lodge, 225 W. Main St.

Veterans Day service planned

Wabash County’s Veterans Day service will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, on the north lawn of the Wabash County Courhouse, 1 W. Hill St..

The service is open to the pubkic and are conducted by the veterans organizations of Wabash County and their associated auxiliaries.

The service, according to Samuel Daugherty, Wabash County Veterans Service Officer, will begin with an invocation and the national anthem.

Remarks by Mayor Scott Long will follow, with the laying of a wreath after that.

VFW Post 286 Commander Tony Harper and American Legion Post 15 Commander Steve Conner will give remarks.

A flag ceremony will contiue the cermony, followed by the playing of “Taps.”

A benediction will close the service.

Legends

Hoosier state in the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, N.J. Her talent was ballet en pointe.

While in the sixth grade at St. Bernard’s School, Jenna went out to Northfield to run with the middle school team.

According to Dick Leming, Northfield’s legendary coach, she very soon “wanted to quit.”

At the Tippecanoe Valley Invite, she finished dead last. Unfortunately – or fortunately – for Jenna, her parents (Howard and Kari) had a rule that if you start something, you don’t quit.

As Leming put it, “She didn’t quit. She fell in love with running and dropped dance.”

Her head coaches at Northfield included Leming and Chad Andrews, another Norse grad

who ran for archrival Indiana University. As do most athletes who ran for Leming, she called him a “fantastic person and coach.” Notice she said “person” first.

And, as they say, the rest is history.

For the Norse, she finished 13th at the state cross country meet her junior year and was 14th as a senior. She also holds the school record in the 5K at 18:24.

On the track, she was 13th at state in the 3200-meter run her junior year. As a senior, she was a member of the state-qualifying 4X800 relay team. She graduated in 2015.

Her favorite memories from her time at Northfield were “the night before state finals –eating dinner and playing Euchre –and cross country camp at Salt Fork State Park in Ohio.”

She followed in her parents’ footsteps and attended Purdue University. While there, she competed four years in track and cross country. Her senior year (201819) she finished 19th at the Big 10 cross country championships and recorded her personal best of 16:34 that same year.

“I appreciated how supportive the Big 10 athletes were for each other at the conference meets,” she said.

Jenna graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. Her fiance, Zeke Huls, is a biomedical engineering student at Purdue. They plan to wed June 23, 2023.

Her business is located at 3191 W. Division Road. Check out her website at ifperformance.org

Alfred H. Plummer III (left) and Aaron K. Hartley.

Jo Ellen Nelson, 67

Worked at Horner’s Butcher Block

April 16, 1955 – Oct. 18, 2022

Jo Ellen Nelson, 67, of Roann, died at 11:10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at her sister June’s home, in rural North Manchester.

She was born on April 16, 1955, in Wabash, to Keith and Marilyn June (Nicely) Dyson.

Jo Ellen was a 1973 graduate of Northfield High School, and a 1977 graduate of Taylor University with a B.A. in sociology.

She married Jerry Nelson at the First Brethren Church, in Roann, on May 21, 1977. Jo Ellen was the bookkeeper/office manager at Horner’s Butcher Block in Marion, for 30 years.

She was a member of the Roann First Brethren Church, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and the chairperson of the Roann Heritage Committee. Jo Ellen enjoyed doing crafts, and traveling.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Nelson of Roann, two children, Bryan (Victoria Zanghi) Nelson of Bala Cynwyd, Pa., and Annie Nelson of Indianapolis; father, Keith Dyson of Wabash; two brothers, Mike (Deb) Dyson of North Manchester, and Mark (Sally) Dyson of Roann; and sister, June (Bobby) Haecker of North Manchester.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn June Dyson.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at Roann First Brethren Church, 240 W. Allen St., Roann, with Jody Tyner officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann. Visitation was Monday, at the church.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel.

Preferred memorial is Roann Community Heritage.

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

Brian Jay Vanlandingham, 58 Enjoyed music

April 3, 1964 – Oct. 20, 2022

Brian Jay Vanlandingham, 58, North Manchester, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Oct. 20, 2022, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. The son of Robert Eugene Vanlandingham and Phyllis Elaine (Robbins) Nice, Jay was born on April 3, 1964, in Wabash.

After graduating from Wabash High School in 1982, Jay attended Ball State University in Muncie for two years. On June 7, 1986, he married his best friend and the love of his life, Kimberly B. Steele. A year later he began working for Marshall Electric where he was employed for ten years before going to work at Guardian Industries in Auburn, Indiana, until 2004. He then became a jail officer for the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department and eventually retired in 2009.

Music was always a staple in Jay’s life. He participated in the Star of Indiana Drum Corp., assisted with the Manchester High School Marching Band from 20042012, and played in Manchester University Concert Band, Manchester University Pep Band, Huntington University Band, and the Wabash Valley Music Association.

Jay had many interests such as collecting and watching trains, collecting racing memorabilia, and driving his golf cart around. He loved playing bingo while camping, dirt track racing, fishing, hunting, boating, camping, and being an all-around outdoorsman. Jay also loved watching baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs. Jay also enjoyed playing fast pitch softball and baseball. During the wintertime he enjoyed watching the Chicago Blackhawks and Fort Wayne Komets hockey teams. He also dabbled in painting and leatherwork. Jay had a profound interest in paranormal activity. He went to many different properties looking for activity with his instruments and spent countless hours researching cemeteries. He helped update the Find a Grave website that is used by many, including funeral homes.

The loving memory of Jay Vanlandingham will be forever cherished by his wife, Kim Vanlandingham, North Manchester; son, Aric (Mandi Poe) Vanlandingham, Van Buren; daughter, Amy (Nathan) Beal, Andrews; father and stepmother, Robert Eugene (Susan) Vanlandingham, Wabash; mother, Phyllis Elaine Nice, North Manchester; brother, Brett (Heather) Vanlandingham, Wabash; sister, Krista (Gabe Holmes) Vanlandingham, Indianapolis; one stepsister; three stepbrothers; and grandchildren, Gracie, Tayla, DeForest, Caleb, Waverly, Conner, Colton, and Kyra.

Visitation and services were Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Father John Robinette officiated. Burial was at Oaklawn, Cemetery, 600 Beckley St., North Manchester.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Jay Vanlandingham, memorials may be made to the Manchester High School Band, 404 W. 9th St., North Manchester, IN 46962 or Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962.

The family of Jay Vanlandingham has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Dec. 10, 1958 – Oct. 18, 2022

Steven Ray Dunnagan, 63, of rural Wabash, died at noon Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Marion General Hospital.

He was born on Dec. 10, 1958, in Wabash, to Willis E. Sr. and Frances Ann (Huddleston) Dunnagan.

Steven was a 1977 graduate of Wabash High School. He worked and retired from Wabash Castings, Inc. after 42 years.

Steven married Melisa J. “Lisa” Marley at the Roseburg Church of God in Marion, on Jan. 26, 1980. He was a member of the Miami Nation of Indians of the State of Indiana, and was affiliated with Roseburg Church of God in Marion. Steve enjoyed gardening, was a mechanic, and enjoyed helping other people with various projects.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Dunnagan of Wabash; two sons, Wesley Steven Dunnagan of Durango, Colo., and Kyle Ray Dunnagan of Wabash; father, Willis E. Dunnagan, Sr. of Wabash; sister Tyann (Bruce) Besonen of West Lafayette; and two brothers, Willis (Connie) Dunnagan, Jr. of LaFontaine, and John (Faye) Dunnagan of Peru.

He was preceded in death by his mother, two brothers, Ernest Dunnagan, Allen Dunnagan, and infant brother, Randy Dunnagan.

Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Bill Fulda officiating. Burial was in Frances Slocum Cemetery, rural Wabash. Visitation was Sunday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Miami Nation of Indians of the State of Indiana.

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

James Gray, 70

Former line cook

Feb. 26, 1952 – Oct. 17, 2022

James Michael “Mike” Gray, 70, North Manchester, died Oct. 17, 2022.

He was born on Feb. 26, 1952.

There will be no services.

McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, handled arrangements.

Koweba Malik, 56 Worked for Mercedes

April 24, 1966 – Oct. 19, 2022

Koweba Sue Malik, 56, Liberty Mills, passed away Oct. 19, 2022.

She was born on April 24, 1966.

Visitation 1-3 p.m. Oct. 29 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Service to follow.

Steven Dunnagan, 63

Retired from Wabash Castings

James Walls, 35

Enjoyed working on cars

Aug. 17, 1987 – Oct. 13, 2022

James Robert Walls, 35, of Wabash, died at 11:03 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at his home.

He was born on Aug. 17, 1987, in Wabash, to John Walls and Cynthia “Cyndi” (Finnell) Voght.

James had worked as a repairman for McClure Oil Company. He enjoyed working on cars.

He is survived by his parents, mother, Cyndi Voght of Wabash, and John Walls of Warsaw; son, Ethan James Walls of Wabash, and grandparents, James Finnell of Wabash, Robert and Alecia Courtney, of Claypool, Indiana, and Larry and Dulcena Walls, of Warsaw.

He was preceded in death by his two grandmothers, Marcella Finnell and Allene Courtney.

There will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to his son.

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

Jodie Elshire, 65

Was self-employed

May 1, 1957 – Oct. 17, 2022

Jodie A. Elshire, 65, of Fort Wayne, formerly of LaFontaine, passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2022, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born on May 1, 1957, to John and Betty (Frank) Faust in Wabash, Indiana.

Jodie is a 1975 graduate of Southwood High School. She was selfemployed in the retail business. Jodie enjoyed T.V., lighthouses, and traveling. She was a member of the Lincolnville United Methodist Church.

Jodie is survived by her daughter; Katie (Fred) Gengnagel of Wabash; one grandson, Jeremiah Elshire; one brother, Terry (Beverly) Faust of Urbana.

She is proceeded in death by her parents.

Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, with the Rev. Melissa Rice officiating.

Visitation was Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at the funeral home.

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

Marjorie Nordman, 94 Enjoyed collecting Sept. 29, 1928 – Oct. 19, 2022

Marjorie M. “Marge” Nordman, 94, North Manchester, passed away at her home on Oct. 19, 2022. The eldest of four children, Marge was born on Sept. 29, 1928, in Mentone, to Henry Irvin and Thelma Lorena (McFarland) Lockridge.

As the oldest of four children, Marge learned a sense of caring and responsibility at an early age, which she carried throughout her life. She put others’ needs before her own and made sure no one went without. After graduating from Mentone High School in 1945, Marge attended beauty school in Fort Wayne and graduated from there in 1947. She spent many years as a beautician before eventually switching careers and working at Eaton Controls.

On June 23, 1951, Marge married Merritt H. Nordman, and the two spent 55 wonderful years together before Merritt passed away on Sept. 29, 2006. During the early years of their marriage, Marge and Merritt lived in California, where Merritt was stationed while serving in the military. Their marriage was blessed with many happy times, including the birth of their son, James Allen Nordman. However, less than a year after James’s birth, Marge and Merritt felt the unimaginable heartbreak of their son passing away.

Marge had a true passion for going to auctions and garage sales. She was a collector of anything and everything. In the winters before Merritt passed away, the two enjoyed wintering in Ocala, Florida. Marge loved life and always had a happy demeanor.

The loving memory of Marjorie M. Nordman will be forever cherished by her sisters, Rita Lynn, Wabash and Sue Petrosky, Akron; and several nieces and nephews.

Marge was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merritt Nordman; son, James Allen Nordman; and sister, Marilyn Saner.

Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Pastor J.P. Freeman officiated. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley St., North Manchester.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Marjorie M. Nordman, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

The family of Marjorie Nordman has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

North Manchester Public Safety Reports

Accident Oct. 13

4:32 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Margaret E. Wamsley, 71, Gas City left the roadway and struck a

Gabriel “Gabe” Barrus, 40

Worked at Zimmer-Biomet March 22, 1982 – Oct. 22, 2022

Gabriel Brian “Gabe” Barrus, 40, of Wabash, died at 4:26 pm, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 22, 1982, in Wabash, to Glenn E. and Cindice Sue “Cindy” (Campbell) Barrus.

Gabe was a 2000 graduate of Wabash High School. He worked at ZimmerBiomet in Warsaw. Gabe loved his job and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, golfing, and walking and swimming with his dogs.

He is survived by his daughter, Bryonna Barrus of Rochester; father, Glenn E. Barrus of Wabash; two sisters, Brandy Hoyt of Mesa, Ariz., and Mandy (Michael) Scorsone of Wabash; half-brother, Troy Barrus and half sister, Deana Barrus, both of Wabash; and niece and nephews, Tyler Hoyt and Chase Hoyt, both of Mesa, McKenzie Roth and Micaiah Roth, both of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cindy Barrus.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

WEEKLY REPORTS

building in the 400 block of West Main Street

Arrests

Oct. 13

3:13 p.m. — Allie M. Green, 32, Wabash was arrested on a warrant for possession of methamphetamine.

8:57 p.m. — Kyle A. Flock, 36,

Ijamsville was arrested for possession of paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a syringe and possession of methamphetamine.

Incident

Oct. 17

2:18 p.m. — A trespass report was taken in the 1200

block of SR 114 W. Fire Runs Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded:

Oct. 18

12:32 p.m. — to an alarm in the 1100 block of North Market Street.

Oct. 19

9:55 a.m. — to an alarm in the 600 block of East College Avenue.

Wabash Sheriff’s Department

Accidents

Oct. 14

6:25 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Cont. on Pg. 11.

Whting, 94

Attended multiple Indy 500s Oct. 9, 1928 – Oct. 21, 2022

Gloria Elaine Whiting, 94, North Manchester, passed away on Oct. 21, 2022, at Parkview Huntington Hospital in Huntington. She was born on Oct. 9, 1928, in Medley, W.Va., to Roy Darrell and Wreatha Arlene (Buckbee) Michael.

Gloria moved to Maryland to help care for her cousin in high school and graduated from Oakland High School, Oakland, Md., in 1948. She then became a registered nurse at Mountain State Hospital in Charleston, W.Va., where she worked for many years and helped countless people.

On Jan. 22, 1950, Gloria married John W. Whiting. The two were wed for 71 years before John passed away on Dec. 21, 2020. They were blessed with two sons, J. Kirk and Keith A. Whiting.

Always working to help support her family, Gloria became a director of nursing. Because of John’s career at Kroger, they relocated multiple times, allowing Gloria to work at multiple retirement communities and care centers in various cities.

While Gloria and John lived in the LaFontaine area they were members of the LaFontaine United Methodist Church and joined the North Manchester United Methodist Church after moving to North Manchester.

Gloria enjoyed watching sports, rooting for the Purdue Boilermakers and Chicago Cubs. She also loved NASCAR racing and attending multiple Indianapolis 500 races. She spent her days gardening, working in the yard, tending to her bird feeders, and caring for her multiple dogs throughout the years. During the summers, John and Gloria enjoyed spending time with family and friends near their A-frame house in Petersburg, W.Va. Gloria had a spirit of volunteerism and spent many hours donating her time at One World Handcrafts and Peabody Retirement Community.

The loving memory of Gloria Elaine Whiting will be forever cherished by her sons, J. Kirk (Betty) Whiting, Chesterton, and Keith A. (Paula) Whiting, Huntington; brother-in-law, Ted Rogers; and many nieces and nephews.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John W. Whiting; sisters, Eloise Haslacker Bible, Clarene Rogers, and Maywood Shreve Dolly; and brother, Eldon Dale Michael.

Family and friends may call Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, from 4-6 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. A graveside service will be Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Maysville Cemetery, Maysville Cemetery Road, Maysville, W.Va..

For those who wish to honor the memory of Gloria Elaine Whiting, memorial contributions may be made to the North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 East 2nd St., North Manchester, IN 46962 or Peabody Caring Circle, 400 West 7th Street, North Manchester, IN 46962.

The family of Gloria Elaine Whiting has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

The

Dennis Erdahl, 71

U.S. Air Force veteran

March 1, 1951 – Oct. 23, 2022

Dennis Mikel Erdahl, born March 1, 1951, passed peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at the age of 71 years old at Franciscan Health in Lafayette.

Dennis was born in Wabash to the late Floyd and Marjory Erdahl Rice.

Dennis graduated from Wabash High School in 1969 and joined the Air Force soon after. He served four years with the AFCS. He spent two years overseas during the Vietnam War affiliated with several combat units serving in communications.

Following his service to his country, Dennis attended and graduated from University of South Florida with degrees in finance and accounting.

Dennis then lived in Wabash for several years where he raised his two older daughters. He then moved to York, Pa., and married Caroline M. Smith on Aug. 24, 1996.

In 1997, they relocated to Noblesville, moving to Crawfordsville in 1999, where he raised his two younger children. Dennis raised four children in total and was proud of each one and their accomplishments.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 26 years, Caroline; three daughters, Heather Keedy of Indianapolis, Kimberly (Bruce) Smith of Lutz, Fla., and Hannah Minchin of Evansville and four grandchildren, Mylez, Roemello and Taylor Smith of Lutz, Fla., and Ethan Keedy of Fort Collins, Colo. He is also survived by his sister Lora (Dan) Cole of Wabash.

He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Danny in 1946, as well as his son Zachary Minchin in 2010

Dennis worked in upper management for many years in finance for the manufacturing sector on the east coast and in the midwest. He retired in 2015.

Dennis valued education and held the position of School Board President for Wabash Community School Corporation for two terms. He loved working with youth and coached boys basketball for the better part of his adult life. Dennis attended First United Methodist Church. He was well aware of the blessing he had in knowing his savior, Jesus Christ. He devoted much time and held many positions serving the Lord in the previous churches he attended.

Dennis was an avid Notre Dame football and IU basketball fan. He always enjoyed a good conversation particularly if the topic included the “Fighting Irish” or “Hoosier” basketball. He especially enjoyed Saturday morning breakfasts with his friend Kerry Hopkins. Over the years, he had a great love for the multiple miniature schnauzer fur babies he raised.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, at Hunt and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Brian Campbell officiating.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers in Dennis’ memory may be made to: North Montgomery High School SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), 5945 N US Hwy 231, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 or The National Kidney Foundation of Indiana, kidneyindiana.org.

Online condolences may be made at www.huntandson.com.

Paula Ahlfeld, 70 Retired from Alfe Heat Treating

Feb. 28, 1952 – Oct. 23, 2022

Paula Kay Ahlfeld, 70, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 7:45 am, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at her son’s home in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. She was born on Feb. 28, 1952, in Warsaw, to Virgil and Bonnie (Wood) Stucker.

Paula was a graduate of Manchester High School. She married Gene Dangerfield in Wabash on April 8, 2005; he died Oct. 10, 2016. Paula worked and retired from Alfe Heat Treating in Wabash. She enjoyed spending time with friends, crafting, watching sunsets from her front porch, and working in her yard.

She is survived by two sons, Matthew (Emily) Ahlfeld of Noblesville, and Shawn (Stacy) Ahlfeld of Fort Thomas; nine grandchildren, Blythe Ahlfeld, Reis Ahlfeld, Lane Ahlfeld, Edrin Ahlfeld, Carter Ahlfeld, Rona Ahlfeld, Spencer Ahlfeld, Lillian Ahlfeld, and Cooper Ahlfeld; her sister, Sondra “Sandy” (William) Stellar of North Manchester.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Kenneth (Kathy) Stucker.

Family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with a Celebration of Paula’s Life at 2 p.m. Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.

The memorial guest book for Paula may be signed at www.grandstaff-

Cont. from Pg. 9. Monica R. Barbarick, 57, Roanoke struck a deer on US 24, Lagro. Damage up to $5,000.

Oct. 17

5:37 a.m. — Vehicles driven by Wayde T. Platt, 29, North Manchester and Joshua E. Griffey, 30, North Manchester collided on CR 1100 N near North Manchester. Damage up to $25,000.

8:05 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Robert D. Black, 75, Marion struck a deer at the intersection of SR 15 and CR 900 S, LaFontaine. Damage up to $10,000.

11:55 a.m. — A vehicle driven by Charles R. Shutes, 49, Peru struck a deer on US 24 near Lagro. Damage up to $25,000.

Oct. 19

9:30 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Alyssa K. Vasquez, 19, Indianapolis, struck a deer on US 24 near Wabash and caught fire. Damage up to $25,000.

Arrests

Oct. 14 — Ian G. Ansel, 21, Peru was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Oct. 14 — Alec J. Whitaker, 23, Wabash was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with a prior and possession of methamphetamine.

Oct. 14 — Zachary M. Schuler, 26, Roann was arrested on a petition to revoke probation — intimidation with a deadly weapon.

Oct. 17 — Danny S. Allen, 35, Wabash was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.

Oct. 18 —

Brittney J.N. Graft,

WEEKLY REPORTS

23, Kokomo was arrested on a petition to revoke bond — possession of methamphetamine.

Oct. 18 — Troy E. Barrus, 53, Wabash was arrested on two counts of domestic battery.

Oct. 19 — Melody D. Heister, 35, LaFontaine was arrested for child molestation.

Oct. 19 — Sara A. Okuly, 47, Wabash was arrested for failure to appear.

Oct. 20 — Breanna L. McGuire, 29, North Manchester was arrested on three counts of dealing methamphetamine.

Wabash Police Department Accidents

Oct. 12

1:08 p.m. — Vehicles driven by John D. Pence, 53, Huntington and Igor A. Ostrovskiy, 54, West Bloomfield, Mich. collided in the intersection of US 24 and Alber Street, Wabash. Damage up to $50,000.

5:19 p.m. —

Vehicles driven by John E. Yoakum, 48, Wabash and Jeremy E. Parson, 38, Wabash collided in the intersection of Wabash and Sheridan streets, Wabash. Damage up to $10,000.

Oct. 13

12:07 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Andrew W. Guenin struck the side view mirror of a parked vehicle on Washington Street, north of Ash Street, Wabash.

Damage less than $1,000.

12:28 p.m. —

Vehicles driven by Bennie D. Higdon, 69, Wabash and Eugene F. Ordiway, 80, Wabash collided at 1469 N. Cass Street, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000.

3:18 p.m. —

Vehicles driven by Taiyia M. Hodgin, 21, LaFontaine and Bradley N. Luzadder, 47,

Marion collided in the intersection of SRs 15 and 13, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000.

3:50 p.m. — The following is the report of two collisions between 3:50 and 3:54 p.m. A vehicle driven by Grant P. Greene, 30, Fort Wayne was being pursued by a vehicle driven by John T. Hays, 31, Wabash. At the intersection of Durnbaugh and Baumbauer roads, the vehicle driven by Greene stopped suddenly, causing a rear-end collision. Greene continued to flee law enforcement until he lost control of his vehicle in Lagro and fled on foot, later being apprehended. Police reported Greene was transported to Parkview Wabash Hospital with complaints of pain in the neck and back. Damage up to $35,000 in both collisions.

Oct. 14

12:32 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Alexandrea N. Neal, 17, struck a parked vehicle at 204 N. 300 W RDS, Wabash. Damage up to $5,000.

Oct. 17

9:07 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Jennifer J. Rogers, 38, Wabash and Braxton R. Ream, 18, South Whitley collided in the intersection of Wabash Street and SR 13, Wabash. Damage up to $25,000.

11 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Jimmy Starr, 66, Wabash struck a parked vehicle at 1601 N. Cass Street, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500.

Oct. 18

8:10 a.m. —

Vehicles driven by Tyler J. Bailey, 29, Marion and Kelly A. Jones, 51, Marion collided in the intersection of SR 15 and Columbus Street, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500.

Oct. 20

1:32 p.m. —

Vehicles driven by Kyle T. McCoart, 35, Wabash and Jerald A. Swinehart, 47, Wabash collided on SR 13, south of Water Ridge Parkway, Wabash. Both drivers suffered facial injuries but refused transport to a hospital. Damage up to $25,000.

Oct. 21

1:22 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Levi J. Robinson, 23, Wabash and Jennifer E. Little, 50, Somerset collided on Cass Street, south of US 24, Wabash. Damage up to $10,000.

4:56 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Sheldon L. Jones, III, 19, Wabash and Matthew J. Huston, 56, Wabash collided in the intersection of Cass and Stitt streets, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500.

5:07 p.m. — Vehicles driven by Ellie C. Shellenbarger, 18, LaFontaine and Chynna N. Gunter, 26, Fort Wayne collided in the intersection of Cass and Hill streets, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500.

7:40 p.m. — A vehicle driven by Randall Wilcox, 74, Wabash struck a parked vehicle near the intersection of South Cass and Market streets, Wabash. Damage up to $2,500.

Arrests Oct. 8 — Donald L. Leach, Jr., 28, Wabash was arrested on two counts of possession of marijuana.

Oct. 8 — Shawn P. Miracle, 40, Wabash was arrested for child molesting.

Oct. 10 — Austin M. Young, 29, Wabash was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

Oct. 10 — Heath C. Sesco, 26, Wabash was arrested for disorderly conduct, public intoxication and possession of a narcotic drug.

Oct. 12 — Jeremy E. Parson, 38, Wabash was arrested on three counts of operating while intoxicated.

Oct. 13 — Grant P. Greene, 30, Fort Wayne was arrested for resisting law enforcement, resisting law enforcement using a vehicle, criminal recklessness, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to appear and possession of marijuana.

Oct. 13 — Isaac C. Davis, 42, Wabash was arrested for resisting law enforcement and disorderly conduct.

Oct. 14 — Belinda Light, 34, Wabash was arrested for public intoxication.

Oct. 16 — Billy W. Wieber, 38, Wabash was arrested on two petitions to revoke probation — non-support of a dependent.

Oct. 17 — Jennifer J. Rogers, 38, Wabash was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

Oct. 18 — Ryan B. Powell, 32, Roann was arrested for theft.

Oct. 19 — Michael D. McDermit, 39, Wabash was arrested on a petition to revoke probation — two counts of domestic battery.

Oct. 20 — Larry E. Noland, Jr., 34, Wabash was arrested for violating probation.

Oct. 21 — Justin L. McKenzie, 37, Wabash was arrested for trespassing.

Oct. 21 — Zacery D. Dillard, 51, Wabash was arrested for violating probation.

Oct. 21 — Ryan M. Fisher, 19, Wabash was arrested for possession of paraphernalia.

Oct. 22 — Clarissa J. Trusty, 45, Wabash was arrested for domestic battery.

Oct. 22 — Matthew M. Airgood, 50, Wabash was arrested for domestic battery.

Oct. 22 — Tishawn Randle, 32, Kody, Texas was arrested for theft and identity deception.

Citations

Oct. 10 — Kiley L. Steele, 22, Wabash was cited for driving while suspended with a prior.

Oct. 17 — Stacey J. Elliott, 30, Elkhart was cited for not having a motorcycle endorsement.

Oct. 18 — Tyler J. Bailey, 29, Marion was cited for having no proof of financial responsibility.

Oct. 21 — Jennifer E. Little, 50, Somerset was cited for having no proof of financial responsibility.

Oct. 21 — Kyle D. Ray, 30, Wabash was cited for driving while suspended with a prior.

Oct. 21 — Jose Aguillon, 38, Orlando, Fla. was cited for operating while never licensed.

Oct. 22 — Danny Oaks, 50, Wabash was cited for having no proof of financial responsibility.

Land Transfers

The following land transfers were reported by the Wabash County Recorder’s Office from Oct. 3 to Oct. 7: Kentner Creek, LLC., warranty deed to Jared Coffman and Marie Coffman.

Shairozion Erickson, Elmer Blevins, Sr. and Betty Jane Blevins, quit claim deed to Bryon Erickson and Shairozion Erickson.

Sue Ann Crooke

and John P. Joy and Penny M. Joy Irrevocable Trust, trust deed to Brian E. Brown.

Daval Properties, LLC., warranty deed to Robert Sweet and Sharon Sweet.

Nancy L. Eviston, warranty deed to Jerry L. Snyder and Mary R. Snyder.

Penni J. Gale, warranty deed to Church of the Brethren Home, Inc.

Sam Lambert and Judith Lambert, warranty deed to Eric Lambert and Devan Lambert. Anne E. Titus, Julia P. Tate and Sandra J. Grigsby, warranty deed to Brian C. Coe.

Alfred H. Plummer, III and Patricia A. Plummer, warranty deed to Garrett Keiser and Diane Keiser.

Joshua P. Mota, Chasity M. Moore and Chasity M. Mota, quit claim deed to Joshua P. Mota and Chasity M. Mota.

Angela K. Carrier, Charles D. Patkus and Bethel L. Patkus, quit claim deed to Angela K. Carrier and Patkus Family Trust.

Timothy J. McMahan, warranty deed to William Craft and Monique Craft.

Wabash County Auditor, tax deed to Mindi Hutchinson. Defendant: Ray Smith.

Building Permits

The Wabash County Plan Commission Office issued the following building permits from Oct. 9, 2022 to Oct. 15, 2022. M. Scott and Angela Burcroff, new home Marcus Thompson, new roof

Trent and Christom Hoppes, pole building

Squires pick up sectional grid win

The Manchester football team defeated Whitko, 36-6, in the first round of the IHSAA Sectional on Friday evening, Oct. 21.

Manchester got on the board in the first quarter on a 1yard plunge from Preston Duffy, and Wyatt Young’s extra point gave the Squires a 7-0 lead.

The score remained 7-0 into the second quarter but Manchester’s Mason Rooney made it 13-0 with a 2-yard rushing touchdown and Caden Miller ran in a 2-point conversion to make it 15-0 at the half.

Manchester put the game away in the third quarter with touchdown runs from Brock Casper for 39 yards, and two more from Duffy, another from 39 yards, and the other from 10 yards. Young connected on all three extra point attempts.

Quarterback Brock Casper finished off the scoring with a 1-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter for the final 36-6 score.

Offensively the Squires racked up 240 yards rushing.

Mason Rooney led the charge with 155 yards and a touchdown. Preston Duffy added three touchdowns on the ground and ran for 47 yards on four carries, Brock Casper picked up 41 yards on three carries and a score, and Tallon rushed twice for four yards.

Casper passed for 142 yards on 7 of 13 attempts with one interception.

Reiss Gaerte led the Squires with three catches for 60 yards while Logan Eastgate had a 45yard reception, Miller had two for 25 yards, and Memphis Wood pulled in a 12-yard pass. ? Defensively,

Manchester played a solid game, forcing two turnovers with interceptions by Brock Casper and Eli Metzger and not allowing a score until the waning moments.

Preston Duffy led the team with 12 tackles, while Jordan Ayres added 11, and Reiss Gaerte totaled 10.

The Squires (2-8) host Eastside (8-2) this Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.

Eastside 49, Wabash 6 Wabash ran into a buzz saw in the opening round of the Class 2A football sectional, falling to Eastside, 49-6, Friday night, Oct. 21.

Eastside jumped on the Apaches early, scoring 21 points in the first quarter and added 28 more in the second quarter to take a 49-0 halftime lead.

Wabash scored an early fourth-quarter touchdown on a run from Keaton Fields.

Fields ran for 103 yards on the night on 20 carries.

Izaak Wright passed for 89 yards on 7-18 attempts.

Antonio Grant caught three passes for 35 yards, with Trevor Daughtry grabbing two for 42 yards, and Justin

Booth picking up 12 yards on two receptions.

Defensively, Grant led the Apaches with 16 tackles, followed by Fields and Trevor Wuensch with 10 each, Collin Price with five, and Jason Tait and Booth with four each.

Wabash ends the season with a 3-7 record.

Wabash’s Trevor Daughtry upends an Eastside punt returner. Photo by Joseph Slacian

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

BAPTIST

Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash, Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, Pastor, Dylan Persinger, Youth Pastor. Sunday School 9:30am. Sunday Worship 10:30am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6pm. Bus transportation is available, call 563-3009. Online at emmanuelchurchwabash.com . Find us on facebook.

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

Southside Freewilll Baptist 360 Columbus St., Wabash; Church Phone 260-563-4917; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Pastor Tim Webb

Faith Baptist Church 200 Linwood Lane, Wabash; Phone 765470-2154. Old school King James Bible preaching at 10:30a.m.; Independant Pre-Millennial Dispensational; Pastor Dr. Ben Church

CATHOLIC

St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Jay Horning, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 563-4750. Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday at 8:15 a.m.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church Main Street in Lagro. Holy Mass 11 a.m. the 1st Sunday of the month except January and February.

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church - We humbly invite you to experience ancient Christianity in the Church Jesus established. “You are Peter [rock], and on this rock I will build My Church” (Mathew 16:18). 1203 State Road 114 E, North Manchester, IN 260-982-4404 www.strobertsnmanchester.org. Like us on Facebook. Sacrament of Confession: Tues. 5-6PM, Wed. 5:15-6 PM, and Sat. 8-9 AM & 3:30-4:30 PM or anytime by appointment. “Therefore, confess your sins to one another”(James 5:16). Holy sacrifice of the Mass: Sat. 5PM., Sun. 9AM., and 11:30(en espanol). “for My flesh is real food and My blood is real drink” (John 6:55). For more information on Catholicism visit www.catholic.com

CHRISTIAN

Dora Christian Church located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260-782-2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m. Minister: Mark Wisniewski.

LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765-981-2101; Pastor Brad Wright; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 am. Nursery Available.

Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; Stephen Eberhard, Minister; phone: 260-5634179; website: www.wabashchristian.org . Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Find us on YouTube and Facebook.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH

Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM.

FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH

North Manchester First Brethren Church: 407 N. Sycamore St.; Sunday Morning Schedule – Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 am, Adult Classes: 8:00, 9:00, & 10:30 am, Youth Connect (Grades 7-12): 9:00 am, “LOFT” Children’s Church (Grades 1-6): 9:00 am, Elementary Classes: 10:30 am, “The Garden” Nursery & Preschool Classes: 9:00 & 10:30 am. Find us online: www.nmfbc.org

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Wabash Church of the Brethren 645 Bond Street (off Falls Avenue) 260-563-5291. Doug Veal, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, come join us as we continue the work of Jesus - Peacefully, Simply, Together. HOURS: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. Handicap accessible.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Josh Fennell; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages.

COMMUNITY CHURCH

Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Shawn Light. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Lead Minister, Joel Cogdell; Worship Minister, Michael Eaton; Middle School/Groups Minister, Nate Plyler; Next Steps/Outreach Minister, Ryan Keim; Women’s Director, Taylor McFarland; Student Minister, David Diener; Children’s Minister, Tyler Leland; Early Childhoood Director, Janet Legesse. NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am.

Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School9:00 am, Worship Service - 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 856-405-5267.

LUTHERAN

Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Office phone 260.563.4051. Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Find us on Facebook and YouTube. Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you!

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Gospel-based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service. We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity!

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church Services - Sunday Worship: 10 AM. Celebrate Recovery Tuesday at 6 PM and WOW Wednesday 6:30 PM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260-982-8558. www.cfcpeople.org

Freedom Life Church (Non-Denominational Full Gospel Church) 480 Washington St., Wabash, IN 46992. Pastor Tim Morrisett, 317385-4400. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Teens Jesus and Java Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's Church Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m. Nursery is provided. Sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night: Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m., Teen Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Wabash Friends Church 3563 S State Rd 13, Wabash, (260) 563-8452. Lead Pastor, Brandon Eaton. Join us for in-person worship at 8:30AM or 10:45AM, or via live-stream on Facebook at 10:45AM. Children's programming available infants - 6th grade. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45AM. Youth (7th-12th) Sunday evenings at 6:30PM.

The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 1975 Vernon St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260-571-7686. Wherever your Spiritual walk is, join us as we continue on. Verse by Verse - Book by Book - Chapter by Chapter - Through the Bible. Full Gospel. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s County Line Church 3995N 1000W, Andrews, IN; Phone 7863365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Urbana Yoke Parish 75 Half Street in Urbana, phone 260-774-3516, email: urbanaparish@gmail.com. Pastor Larry Wade. Sunday School 9:00 AM, Worship 10:00 AM, Bible Study Thursday morning at 10:00 AM.

Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931 or (765) 833-6561. Join us for services and children’s worship at 10:00 am, Sunday School at 9 am. Pastor - Jody Tyner. All are welcome and we would love for you to join us! www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 pm.

PRESBYTERIAN

Wabash Presbyterian Church Loving people with the heart of Christ in the heart of Wabash. Located at 123 W Hill St; phone: (260) 5638881; on the web at www.wabashpresbyterian.com. Pastor Laura Helm. Sunday Worship Service: 10 AM. Children’s Sunday School during worship. Handicap accessible. Bible Study every Monday at 1pm. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/wabashpresbyterian

UNITED METHODIST

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

LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765981-4021; email: lafontaineumc@gmail.com ; website: www.lafontaineumc.org ; Susan Shambaugh, Pastor; Worship: 9:30AM, Sunday School: 10:45AM, nursery provided for both.

Lincolnville United Methodist Church 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765981-2648. Pastor: John Cook, 260-563-1406, pastorjohn1954@gmail.com. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. lincolnvilleumc.org

North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Live Streamed on Sundays @ 10:30 a.m. on Facebook at INManchesterUMC. Website: www.northmanchesterumc.com

Richvalley United Methodist Church 290 N. Jefferson Street, Wabash, IN 46992; Phone: 260-563-1033; Pastor Jack Suits. Email: rvumc@hotmail.com. Worship: 9:30am, Sunday School: 10:45am. Wabash First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass St, Wabash; (260) 563-3108; www.wabashfirstumc.org; Pastor Nathan Whybrew, Youth Pastor Nick Smith. Service Times: 8am and 10am in the sanctuary, 11:30am Facebook Live, www.facebook.com/wabashfirstumc. Youth Group times: High School, Thursday, 6pm @ Wabash First UMC; Middle School, Sunday 5-7pm @ Lincolnville UMC.

WESLEYAN

Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Morning Worship 10:30am; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00pm. Church is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A place to feel safe and loved!

New Journey Community Church Old W.C. Mills School. 1721 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN. 9:00 a.m. - Frist Service, 10:30 a.m.Second Service. Change is possible! Whether you are overchurched, un-churched, or de-churched you’ll find a fresh start at New Journey. We keep the important things like worship, teaching, community, and serving primary, while letting the unnecessary stuff fade into the background. Our mission is to make life transformation through Jesus Christ accessible to all people. So, come as you are and be made new!

Dr Ben

VolleyKnights advance to semi-state

The run continues.

Southwood ran through the field in the Class 1A Clinton Central Regional Saturday, Oct. 22, defeating Faith Christian in the first round and plowing through Daleville in three sets in the championship match.

Round 1

Southwood 3, Faith Christian 1 The day started in the second match of the first round against Faith Christian who entered the regional with a 26-6 record.

Southwood, sporting a 29-3 record, went backand-forth with the Lady Eagles, then pulled away for a 25-21, 23-25, 25-23, 25-18 win to advance in the championship match.

Grace Drake had a huge match with 20 kills, 12 digs, 12 assists, and four blocks.

Carley Whitesell, Alaina Winer, and

Alli Lopez each scored seven kills, followed by Allie Haecker and Alexis Lopez with six each, and Quinn Claussen added three.

Lopez served up four aces with Haecker and Drake both recording two.

Ella Haupert and Winer both led Southwood with 14 digs, followed by Lopez with 10, and Haecker with seven.

Lopez passed out 23 assists, while Winer added five, and Haecker had four.

Championship

Southwood 3, Daleville 0

The Lady Knights made quick work of Daleville in the championship match Saturday night, defeating the Lady Broncos, 2513, 25-14, 25-19, to advance to the Plymouth Regional this Saturday.

Drake led the team with 10 kills, followed by Whitesell and Alexis Lopez with five each, Winer and Alli Lopez each

with four, Haecker with three, and Claussen with two.

The Lady Knights served 13 aces in the match led by Alli Lopez with five, and Haupert, Haecker, Drake, and Winer each with two.

Winer picked up 14 digs, followed by Haupert and Haecker with 10 each, Alli Lopez with seven, and Drake with six.

Alli Lopez handed out 12 assists, while Drake had seven, and Haecker and Winer each recording four.

Southwood (31-3) travels to Plymouth to face Blackhawk Christian (32-4) at 4 p.m. with the winner advancing the State Finals against the winner of Indianapolis Lutheran (18-17) and Tecumseh (304) at Ball State University.

Lady Apaches fall in regional opener

After a back-andforth first two sets in the first round of the Rochester Regional Saturday, Oct. 22, 17th-ranked South Central Lady Satellites took control of their match with 12th-ranked Wabash, defeating the Lady Apaches, 25-17, 17-25, 25-16, 25-15.

In a story of the team that got the quick start went on to win each set, South Central got the best of Wabash early and held on for the 25-17 win. Wabash returned the favor in the second set with the same score to tie the match at 1-1.

The Lady Satellites responded in both the third and fourth sets and held off any Wabash comeback attempts, winning 25-16, 25-15, to advance to the championship Cont. on Pg. 15.

The Southwood VolleyKnights show off the Regional trophy. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Southwood’s Allie Haecker returns a shot against Daleville on Saturday.

Jade Stumbo (15) battles with Liberty Christian for control of the ball in Wabash's regional match Saturday.

Norsemen advance in Class A football sectional

The Northfield Norsemen had no trouble in their firstround sectional matchup at Southern Wells, topping the Railroaders, 44-0, Friday, Oct. 21.

The Norse took a 21-0 lead in the first quarter to take control of the game.

Jordan Kinzie got the scoring started with a three-yard touchdown run six minutes into the game.

Three minutes later, Jax Martin intercepted a pass and took it to the house for a 30yard return and a 14-0 Northfield lead.

Eli Kroh made it 21-0 with a four-yard rushing touchdown late in the quarter.

Jaxton Peas scored the next two touchdowns for Northfield in the second quarter, one on a 28-yard run, the other from 61 yards out, giving the Norse a 35-0 lead.

C.J. Long made it 42-0 late in the half on a 46-yard touchdown reception on a pass from Mason Fisher.

Pablo Rodriguez was a perfect 6-6 on extra points on the night.

Malachi Higgins added a safety in the fourth quarter for the final 44-0 score.

Fisher threw for 107 yards on 8-18 passing with one touchdown and one intercep-

tion.

Kroh caught eight passes for 83 yards and a touchdown and Dylan Ross added two receptions for 24 yards.

Joseph Delgado led the Norse on the ground with 92 yards on 11 carries, followed by Fisher with 15 yards and a touchdown, Northfield (5-5) hosts Madison-Grant (8-2) in the sectional second round this Friday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m.

Adams Central 56, Southwood 14

After the extreme high of beating Tippecanoe Valley to clinch a share of the Three Rivers Conference a week earlier, the Southwood Knights experience the extreme low of a 56-14 loss to Adams Central Friday nigh.

The Flying Jets jumped all over the Knights, scoring 35 points in the first quarter, and made it 42-0 in the second quarter before Southwood got on the board.

Late in the second quarter, Cole Winer hit Nathan Lehner for a 25-yard touchdown pass to cut the lead to 42-6.

Isaiah Sutton scored early in the fourth quarter and Mo Lloyd ran for a 2-point conversion to make the final score 5614. Southwood ends the season with a 7-3 record.

Lady Apaches

match.

South Central lost the championship match to top-ranked Andrean later Saturday night.

Faryn Morris led the aggressive

Wabash attack with 11 kills and added eight digs while Emma Tracy passed out 16 assists for the Lady Apaches.

Bryleigh Boggs added seven kills,

Manchester’s Fox advances to finals

For the second time in the past three years, Wabash County will have a representative at the 2022 IHSAA State Cross Country Meet.

Manchester sophomore Kadence Fox took the New Prairie Semi-State by storm Saturday, finishing 14th in 19:33. That gave her the last spot among the 10 individuals who qualify for the state meet this coming Saturday in Terre Haute.

Southwood’s Braden Sweet was the last county runner to qualify for the state meet as an individual out of the New Haven Semi-State. He finished 30th at state in 2020, five places better than he did the year before. He is now running for Indiana Wesleyan University.

In fact, the Marion-based school was the scene of an IHSAA meet for the third week in a row Saturday and the Wabash boys, champions of the sectional and regional meets there earlier, finished ninth out of 20 teams.

The Wabash boys and Manchester girls were the two remaining county teams in action Saturday. The Lady Squires finished 15th at the New Prairie Semi-State.

Both teams failed to qualify for the state meet this coming Saturday at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course.

Fox, who was four seconds off her personal best time, had finished sixth at the sectional and regional events. She finished 56th at last year’s semi-state, having qualified as an individual.

She easily defeated Three Rivers Conference champion Abby Jordan of Maconaquah, who finished 23rd in 19:54. Fox was runner-up at the TRC meet.

Lillian Zelasko, a New Prairie senior, won the event in 18:03.

Another sophomore, Ayla Cashdollar, was second for Manchester, finishing 30th in 19:59. Rounding out the scoring was junior Ava Egolf, 135th in 22:33; junior Evyn Fox, Kadence’s sister, 162nd in

23:56, and freshman Grace Penrod 164th in 24:21.

Manchester’s other two runners were freshmen Bethany Penrod, 168th in 24:50, and Avery Akins, 174th in 31:56. The Penrods are cousins.

No.8-ranked Valparaiso won the girls team title, followed by Morgan Township, Warsaw, Maconaquah, Lake Central and Crown Point. No. 22ranked Warsaw was the Manchester Sectional and Culver Academies Regional champion.

Valparaiso was 13th at the 2021 state finals, while Warsaw was 17th.

On the boys side at New Prairie, two Squires had qualified, but failed to make it out to state. Senior Raven King, making his second appearance, was 68th in 17:47 and sophomore Kyler Dale was 88th in 17:58 out of a field of 175.

Valparaiso’s James Dillabaugh won the event in 16:07.

Chesterton won the boys title. Also heading for state are Valparaiso, Lake

Central, West Lafayette, Warsaw and LaPorte. Again, Warsaw was the Manchester Sectional and Culver Academies regional champion.

At the New Haven SemiState, Wabash was led by senior Dave Ford, 36th in his season’s best time of 16:38; junior Kaden Vogel, 50th in 16:50; sophomore Jonas Church, 57th in 16:53; sophomore Jace Bullins, 114th in 17:44, and freshman Isaiah Cordes, 117th in 17:48.

Ford was five seconds off his personal-best time, set on the IWU course two years ago at the Marion sectional.

Also finishing for the Apaches, also the TRC champions, were sophomores Chase Howard, 146th in 18:26, and Kasen Oswalt, 164th in 19:06.

Vogel and Bullins participated in last year’s semistate as individuals. Vogel was 80th and Bullins was 123rd.

Oak Hill junior Owen Jackson, who was the Marion sectional and regional champion, finished 10th in 16:03 and qualified for the state meet.

Fishers, ranked sixth in the state coming into the meet, won by five points (79-84) over No. 10 Northridge. Defending semi-state champion and No. 12 Hamilton Southeastern was third, No.16 Penn was fourth, No. 23 Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran was fifth and No. 17 Goshen was sixth.

South Bend Adams was seventh and Wapahani topped Wabash by 11 points for eighth.

Oak Hill, who was runner-up to Wabash the past two weeks, finished 15th. Bluffton, third at the Marion regional, was 19th; fifth-place Bellmont, was 17th and fourth-place Norwell was 18th.

Admission to the state meet is $15. All ticket sales will be digital only via GoFan.The girls race is at noon; the boys at 2:30 p.m.

from Page 14

followed by Kierra Wilson with four, Jillian Sailors and Jade Stumbo with three each, and Tracy with one.

South Central returned well, allowing Wabash

just six aces on the day, two each from Stumbo and Tracy, and one each from Boggs and Sailors.

Boggs and Stumbo each recorded two blocks while

Sailors, Tracy, and Wilson each sent back two.

Also defensively, Ashlynn Cruz picked up 20 digs, followed by Boggs with 11, Morris with eight, Stumbo

with seven, Sailors with four, and Sydney Sickafus with two each.

Cruz also had four assists with Sailors handing out three.

The Lady

Apaches complete a banner year with a 26-7 record and 8-1 in the Three Rivers Conference, placing second out of 10 teams.

Kaden Vogel makes his way along the course at Indiana Wesleyan University on Saturday morning. Photo by Don Hurd

Isaiah Sutton wraps up an Adams Central runner. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Urbana car show was a success

The Halloween Car & Truck Show started out a little chilly.

The cruisers with their show cars and trucks started to make an appearance at 7:30 a.m. The day seemed to warm up and turned out to be a good day. If the wind would have stopped or at least slowed down, the day would have been prefect. The cruisers were met with smiles from the Urbana Streetlight Committee. There were several show cars and trucks participating. Several vehicles were decked out in Halloween decorations.

I didn’t have a Best Theme Vehicle Award for this year’s show. I really wish I did because there were several dressed out vehicles. I have taken pictures of several and there will be a Best Theme Vehicle Award for next year. The Best Theme Vehicle we choose at this show will be on next year’s Dash Plaque. All in all, the show was a big success. The show made some money for the streetlights and this could not have been accomplished without the cruisers.

I held six raffles

and a 50/50 drawing which brought in a little more money. I want to thank Staci, Matt, Bonita, Luke, Evon, Emma and her Grandma for helping with the show. A friend of mine could not make it to the Halloween Show, but sent me a letter explaining why. In this letter was a donation for the Streetlight Fund. This was so unexpected and pleasant at the same time. I’m sending him a thank you letter with my own surprise in it.

I want to thank all of my Halloween Show Sponsors. If it were not for them, I would not be able to put on this show.

My sponsors, not in any order as follows: Cornerstone Vet, Cyclone Mfg., Eads & Son Bulldozing, Troy Eads Excavating, Dorais Chevrolet, Denny Motors, Krom Farms Repair & Restoration LLC,

Todd Adams State Farm Ins, Oswalt & Thomas, Terrell Realty Group, AutoZone, C.F.S. Urbana, Wabash Hardware & Rental, Pettit Printing, Jergin Cripe and Debbie Bryant. As always

I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the winners of the Halloween Car & Truck Show. Here are the vehicles that took home a specialty award.

Best Engine went to John Cole and his 1969 Camaro. Best Paint was won by Dan & Rose Redner with a 1966 Olds Starfire.

Robin Brubaker and his 1933 Plymouth truck won Rat Rod number one. Brayn W. Bowman with his 1955 GMC 150 won Rat Rod number two and Best in Show went to Brick Walls with his 1936 Ford Coup. So, good Lord willing and the creek don’t rise. We will do this show again next year. Be safe and happy Holidays.

The Urbana Streetlights: I want to thank everyone that has sent me their donations for the streetlights. You have stepped up Urbana. I’m proud of you!

There have been several Urbana residents that have not

submitted a donation in years, but they have this year.

Between Urbana resident collections, tenderloin fry and the Halloween Car Show, we have made substantial funds to pay the light bill each month until this time next year. We will not have to worry about the lights being turned off for a long while. Thank you every one.

Oh! I failed to mention, Duke Energy has raised the bill again. It is now $210.11 each month. Why you ask? They really could not tell me other than this is due to COVID. Come on Duke, what a joke!

Anyway Urbana, if you know of a light that is need of repair, please call

260-774-3665. If I don’t answer, leave a message of where the light is located. I will then turn in a work order to have that light repaired. Allow five work days for completing repairs. Thanks for your help.

Prayer concerns: Marilyn Karns, Julie Miller, John Eltzroth, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Duane Wagner, Kim and Brian Frank, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, Joe Adams, 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.

Attention Veterans: if by chance you need to get to a medical facility for your appointment and you need a way, call 765-251-5908 D.A.V. Transportation to schedule MondayFriday 8AM –Noon. This is FREE transportation for all veterans to VA Medical Facilities. Give them a call today. Also the D.A.V. is in need of drivers for this much needed service. If you can help, give them a call (765) 251-5908.

The Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on Oct. 19, 2022 around 7:30. They try to meet every Wednesday and have breakfast together and talk about what is hap-

pening. Those attending were Larry and Nancy Meyer, Marca Snook, Tom and Joyce Willcox, Amy Niccum and Pat McNabney. Come on down and join in on the fun. They would love to have you join them. Blood Drive: This is just a heads-up notice. Urbana will have a blood drive Nov. 9, 2022. There is always a need for this life saving item. If you can give, please do so. You can go on line at redcrossblood.org enter (urbanalion) to make an appointment or to check out where donation stations are located. You can also call: 1-800-733-2767.

Birthday wishes: Ryker McKillip Oct. 27 and Tucker Fitch Oct. 29.

Seminar planned on surviving the holidays

Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas after the loss of a loved one?

Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated?

Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are

grieving a loved one’s death. The free event will be held on Saturday,

Nov 25 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street, N. Manchester. Call ahead at 260-9822882 to reserve space.

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY

RECEIVES DUKE

GRANT: Duke Energy Foundation has awarded Manchester a $10,000 grant to support an environ-

mental initiative to establish garden spaces on campus. Manchester University’s Environmental Studies Program and Center for Environmental Resilience and Social Engagement are currently implementing a campus wide conservation management strategy that focuses on actions and infrastructure that are resilient to

climate change, support biodiversity conservation and provide accessible green space to northeast Indiana. Phase one of the project is focused on transforming the campus grounds into an agroecology teaching, research and community outreach space. This grant funding will be used to establish garden spaces on campus grounds

that demonstrate best practices for climate-resilient food production and for combating issues of food insecurity.

TIME CHANGE FOR FARMER’S MARKET: The North Manchester Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays, 9 a.m. until noon throughout the month of October.

ROTARY CLUB OF N.M. SELLS WREATHS: The

Rotary Club of North Manchester is taking orders for live holiday wreaths to be personally delivered the week before Thanksgiving. The club will take orders at Neighborhood Fresh, 1204 IN-114, North Manchester, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 29. Wreaths can also be ordered from any club Cont. on Pg. 17.

Michael Snell

A 1983 Ford Mustang decked out in Halloween decorations and the car even had a werewolf seated in the driver’s seat.

Early voting begins in Wabash County

There are three places open for early voting in Wabash County. The three locations and times are: 1) Wabash County Clerk’s Office, 69 W. Hill St. Wabash, Monday through Friday, the week of Oct. 24 to 28 and the week of Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Saturdays, Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and Monday, Nov. 7, 8:00 a.m. to noon; 2) Town Life Center, 603 Bond St., North Manchester, Saturday, Oct. 29, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and 3) Somerset Woodlawn Methodist Church, 140 N. 2nd St., Somerset, Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

On Election Day, Nov. 8, there are seven voting locations open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: 1) LaFontaine Fire Station, 12 S. Wabash Ave., LaFontaine; 2) Lagro Town Hall, 230 Buchanan St. Lagro; 3) LaketonPleasant Township Fire Station, 10459 N. Ogden Rd., North Manchester; 4) Town Life Center, 603 Bond St., North Manchester; 5) Roann Town Hall, 110 N. Chippewa St., Roann; 6) First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass St., Wabash; and 7) Zion Lutheran Church, 173 Hale Drive, Wabash.

You are provided with quite a number of places and

times in order to make it more convenient to vote. No matter which one you choose, the most important thing is to remember to vote and make your voice count.

The Lagro Century Club met Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Wabash Christian Church, with ten members attending. Roll call was answered to: Your favorite “comfort” food.

Becky Bowman shared the Historic Moment by reading the minutes from the July 11, 1912 minutes of the Century Club. During that year, Katherine Ramsey was President and Jennie Purviance was Secretary.

Katherine gave a synopsis of the book “The Light That Failed,” a semiautobiography written by Rudyard Kipling when he was 26 years old. It was originally published in Lippincott’s Monthly Magazine in 1891, then adapted into a play, two silent films (1916 and 1923) and, finally, a drama film in 1939, starring

Ronald Colman, Muriel Angelus, Ida Lupino, and Walter Huston. In was also adapted for television in the U.S. in 1961 by the Breck Shampoo Company, starring Richard Basehart and Susan Harrison. “The Light That Failed” was adapted as a radio play as part of “Himan Brown’s CBS Radio Mystery Theater” series, and broadcast in 1977. Then Mrs. Ramsey appointed a menu committee consisting of Chairman Mrs. Noonan, Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. Barton, Mrs. Bechtold, and Mrs. Hegel. The President also appointed a programme committee, consisting of Chairman Bessie Coughlin, Bertha Todd, Ida Scherschel, Trissa Schmalzried, and Pearl Renner. Dues of 50 cents were collected.

After the Historic Moment, President Carrie Williams reminded members of Nov.’s meeting at Lagro Methodist Church, with Jane Hatton hosting. We will also tour the Hopewell House in Lagro. The speaker for the meeting was Cynthia Johnson, the Director of the Learn More Center.

The Learn More Center is currently the only adult basic education center in Wabash County.

Classes are held at the Wabash Alliance Church, 1200 N. Cass St.,

North Manchester news

member. The purpose of the wreath sales is to support local causes and organizations, including scholarships for Manchester Community Schools seniors, Mental Attitude Awards for Manchester high school athletes, and support for the Early Learning

Center, Junior Achievement and the Manchester Recreation Association. See www.NaturesHolid ayGifts.com. For more information about wreaths, email RotaryWreaths2022 @gmail.com or ask any North Manchester Rotary member. The Rotary Club of

North Manchester has served North Manchester since 1939 through hands-on service and donations to community organizations. It meets at noon Thursdays at the Main View. Visitors are welcome. Learn more at www.facebook.com /NorthManchester Rotary.

Wabash, and the Town Life Center, 603 Bond St., North Manchester. It was started through a Lily Endowment Grant for adult education. The Learn More Center received a generous grant of $40,000 from the Pauline J. Barker Education Trust in 2021 for general operational support. This trust was set up to offer adults an opportunity to get an education.

Dollar General has also been a generous supporter for the last eight years. The Center also recently started a “Barrier Buster” program as a means to contribute to their financial needs. A monthly donation of $25, $50, or $100 will furnish various types of support for school supplies, instruction, snacks, text books, and HSE exams. Their mission is to provide educational services and a learning community to meet the instructional needs of adult learners related to literacy, basic education, and workforce readiness. Classes are geared toward preparing the student for the high school equivalency (HSE) test (formerly a GED), college transitions, literacy goals, and/or career goals.

Another program recently started is the ELL (English Language Learner), with eight students at

the North Manchester facility, using the Apple Translator. The Learn More Center focuses on students 16 or 17 years old and older. The oldest graduate was 78 years old. A young student must have dropped out of high school in order to qualify for funds at the Learn More Center. Books, teaching, and tutoring is provided free of charge to the students. They also provide snacks and school supplies, such as paper, notebooks, mechanical pencils, post-it notes, highlighters, colored pens, calculators, and book bags. Their most immediate needs are students, marketing ideas, bottled water and snacks.

After Ms. Johnson’s presentation, Carolyn Roser served refreshments of a vegetable tray, muffins, and special coated pretzels. Members attending were President Carrie Williams, VicePresident Cindy McGuire, Secretary/Treasure r Arlene Wolfgang, Historian Becky Bowman, Peggy Ballschmidt, Linda Collins, Joyce Hite, Jean Panning, Carolyn Roser, and Connie Smith.

Members of The Lagro American Legion Post 248, 800 Washington St., regrets that they will no longer be serving breakfast

every Saturday morning.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, will have a Fall Party on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 6:00 p.m., for food, games, prizes, and fun! It is a carryin, so bring your favorite food. Bring a pot of your favorite recipe for chili. The winning chili will be made for next year’s Chili Cook-Off in Wabash. Join in the Baked Treats Cake Walk. Also, there will be a Pie Contest, so bring your entry!

The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday. Bill Burnsworth is the speaker for Oct. 30.

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

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m., and school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th

grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail. com.

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

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

Lagro Happy Bir thday: Oct. 26 – Carey Tonovitz; Oct. 27 – Janene Wisniewski.

Happy Anniversary wishes: Oct. 28 – Jim and Darcy Hiatt, and Mark and Janene Wisniewski. 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.

MFOC THRIFT SHOP: MFOC Thrift Shop is located at 410 N. Market St., North Manchester. Thrift Shop hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Donations only during business hours. Use back door for all

donations. We do not accept large appliances, furniture, televisions, or computers. Call 260-982-4592 if you have any questions. Leave a message and someone will get back with you.

FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is

located at 500 N. Front Street, North Manchester.

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

The church is locat-

ed at 113 W. Main St. Guests should drive up in front of the Zion Lutheran Church for pickup.

NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail .com or you may call me at 260-9828800.

Lions Club gets recap of festival

The Roann Lions Club met on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the town hall.

President Phil Dale opened the meeting by leading members in the pledge to the American flag.

The treasurer’s report was given by Keith Ford. Both were approved as read. There were no minutes from the special called meeting in September.

In the recap of the festival, it was shared that all went well except for those trying to get internet service. This was especially inconvenient for Smitty, who does the karaoke for the festival. It was also brought up that we need to have more for the children. Donna Harman said we have had several people tell the festival committee this. We have contacted several people about rides; they are already scheduled at other events that weekend. She said she had contacted a person with a trailer of games and he was a no show. We have rented kids games and a bouncy house until this year, but with no supervision, we felt this was too much of a risk. Kids took off with game’s equipment, and kids too old to be in the bouncy house would get in it, and not get out. We would be glad to have someone take this over to help us with the festival. And, Phil reported the Lions Club donut sales for the festival went very well.

Phil gave information on the District Lions Club meeting at Peru on Oct. 22. They will be serving breakfast at 9 a.m. All Lions Club mem-

bers are welcome to attend, reservations are required.

The Lions Club plans to replace the Roann log cabin roof when we get a grant, or raise enough from fundraisers. Phil checked on the cost of using the wooden shingles that are presently on the log cabin. The price was very high. We also got an estimate on possibly putting on a metal roof with the style that looks like shingles. This would last for many years and with no upkeep. This is at least half of the cost of using wooden shingles. We will check into more details about this. The Lions Club will apply for a grant after the first of the year to help with the cost. If anyone would like to contribute to the cost of replacing the roof, you may contact a Lions Club member.

One of the fundraisers the club does is selling concessions for the remote-control car races, those will begin soon. Rick and Sandy got us started on this project, and it has been a good fundraiser. It’s a fun day of fellowship with Lions Club members, as well as the many racers from all over the United States.

Racing dates are: Nov. 5, Dec. 24 or Dec. 31, Jan. 14, Feb. 18, March 4, March 11, April 15, and April 22. We will check on details for supplies etc. and we will then need members to volunteer for a couple hours per race.

Other new business: Keith has picked up the plaque from Tic Toc Trophy Shop that was made to put on the caboose to thank businesses

for their donations in the restoring of the Lions Club Caboose.

Keith gave a little memorial report of the many projects in Roann that Rick Morris had been part of, not only the Lions Club, but the Town of Roann. Here are a few: landscaping at the sign at 15/16, moving the caboose into town from Dick Siders, restoring the caboose (about 700 hours total was put in to the restoration), was involved in getting the Roann school demolished, made the contact to get the covered bridge painted a few years ago, worked on the log cabin, helped paint the curbs each year before the festival, worked with the Roann Little League, bought the donut trailer, and we now sell donuts for the Lions Club and recycling cans to help pay for fireworks. His last project was helping to paint the center stage for the festival. He believed in the Lions Club motto “We serve!”

NOV. 8 ELECTION Day Voting locations has been announced. Roann’s will be in the town hall from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Get out and vote.

ROANN HERITAGE Group will be having their Christmas Craft Show on December 3, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the town hall and the community building in Roann. If you would like to have a booth at the craft show please send your information to P.O. Box 321, Roann, IN 46974 or contact Carol Long at 765-833-9571. Also, Donna Harman can be reached at email roann.donna@gmai l.com

ROANN AND NORTHERN

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

LaFontaine church to host annual Trunk or Treat

ROANN HERITAGE Group has put on hold the Roann Lamp Project for now but will be back on track soon.

TOWN OF ROANN Trick or Treat hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

BOB CLARK will be the guest speaker at the Roann United Methodist Church on Oct. 30. October birthdays will be celebrated. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9 a.m.

OCTOBER IS Pastor Appreciation month and Pastor Wayne of the Roann United Methodist Church was honored with a gift basket and the youth of the church put on a program. Bibles were also handed out to the churches third graders. They are Noah Stuber, Jake Stuber, Paxton Wright and Olivia Hicks.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Oct. 27 –Happy Homemakers, Nancy Shafer’s, 9 Cont. on Pg. 19.

LaFontaine Christian Church will be doing its annual Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31. Lizzy is taking candy donations. If you are able to help, they would appreciate it! If you plan on being there to pass out candy, please have your car ready and in the McDonald parking lot by 5 p.m. If you have any questions, get with Lizzy!

NOTICE: Town of LaFontaine would like all LaFontaine residents to update their phone number. A lot of people have switch to cell phones number and no longer have land line phones. So, the clerk office would like to be able to contact you if they need to. Please update your phone number.

LAFONTAINE HALLOWEEN Party will be on Monday, Oct. 31 from LCC will have treats at McDonald parking lot 5-7 p.m. Come and get a hot dog, cider, and Lions kettle corn at the Fire Barn. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Trick or Treat is 5-7 p.m. Please only go to houses who lights are on at their porch.

WABASH COUNTY EARLY VOTING Early voting only in Somerset is

Saturday, November 5 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Woodland Methodist Church. There is no early voting in LaFontaine. Early voting starts at the Clerk Office in the Wabash County Court House on Oct. 12 during Clerk Office hours. Voting in LaFontaine is schedule on Election Day Nov. 8 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Remember there is voting for who we went on our school board and on whether to have a new high school built for MSD of Wabash County. This school if built will be located North of high way 24 across from Heartland School. The one

reason for building there is “that has been stated” is because there is more population in the north part of the county. So be sure and vote.

EXPO IN LAFONTAINE NOV. 5 We are excited to announce that our entertainment this year will be Daisy at 10:30 a.m. Also come see the “bed turning” at 2 p.m!! You will want to hear Joan’s story and see all her beautiful quilts!!! You won’t want to miss this!!!

VISIT TOYLAND @ PARKER BUILDING in LaFontaine on Nov. 5. Enjoy viewing toys, games, and books. Read the stories!!! There is Handicap Parking and entrance in the back of this Building. Tree Auction all proceeds will go to Blessing in a Back Pack and Food Bank at LMC. Come bid on trees between 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE No scopes will be per Cont. on Pg. 19.

LaFontaine news

mitted. Shoots start at 10 a.m. and will be Oct 30, Nov 6,13 and 27, Dec 4. Shoots are open to the public, youth are always welcome, we recommend you bring and use eye and ear protection. Come out and join us. We would like to congratulate Mary Mosley on winning our latest raffle.

Mary won two Pelican Strike 100nxt Angler Kayaks. GREETINGS, we would like to invite you to Small Town Expo in LaFontaine November 5. This is the 11th year for the Festival/bazaar. It is held at The Learning Center, 207 N Wabash Ave., LaFontaine. The girls from LCC serve yummy

homemade soups and sandwiches. The vendors are outstanding. Entertainment is awesome. You won’t want to miss the fun.

Participants can build a tree for charity. Just bring canned goods and watch the tree grow. Predict the final number of cans for a chance of winning a prize. There are attractive decorated trees up for auction.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING what better way to honor veteran with a brick to recognized their service to this great country. What you need for a brick or bricks to honor your family member or friend is $75 per brick, a name, rank, years

Roann news

a.m.; Oct. 29 – Trick or Treat, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; November 3 –Roann Lions Club, 7 p.m.; November 8 – Voting at Town Hall, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; November 10 – Roann Heritage, 6:30 p.m.; November 15 –Roann Town Board – 7 p.m.

PLEASE CONTINUE praying for: Jeff Krom, Coy Eads, Ken Musselman, Karla Stouffer, Robin Stanton, Tiffany Howard, Rob Mace and our country. Stay safe and stay

healthy. God bless you all. CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Oct. 28 –Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Powell CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Oct. 26 – Jason Randel,

of service and name of which branch of service they were in. Just call Jerry Wilson at 765-981-4928. These bricks are placed at the lovely Veterans Memorial at the LaFontaine Community Building on 105 West Branson St. in LaFontaine.

GRANT CREEK MERCANTIL’S CHRISTMAS open house Nov. 4-5. We located at 17 W Branson in LaFontaine. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both daysSmall Town Expo will be on the same weekend.

JOISAH WHITE’S each month staff are nominated based upon how they demonstrated our Core Values and

How We Behave by being humble, effective, missiondriven, Christian, professional, and resilient to the highest level!

September’s Employee of the Month is Sharon Hardman.

SMALL TOWN EXPO in downtown LaFontaine on Sat. Nov.5 starting at 9:30 when the coffee bar opens. Be sure and bring canned good items to add to the tree. Predict Number of cans to win a prize. There will edibles, collectibles, wearable crafts.

Decorative crafts doll clothes, crochet items, lap blankets, receiving blankets (that are quilted and lined with flannel), wood art, jewelry nail

...continued from Page 18

Mark Dyson, and Marsha Haffner; Oct. 29 – Tom Bever; Oct. 31 –Jennifer Hicks.

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.

Want ads bring results

art, cosmetics books, baked goods, Christmas onement’s, and much more. There is tree and wreath bidding, Lunch from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. by the Sonshine girls of LaFontaine Christmas Church. At Troyer Library opens at 10 a.m. with craft available. Also, at 10 a.m. downtown LaFontaine Grant Creek Mercantile Opens. 10:30 a.m. Entertainment in NE Section of Cafeteria. 11 a.m. Toyland Display

opens in the Parker Building downtown. 2 p.m. Bed Turning Quilts and Stories by Joan Manning. 3 p.m.

Small Town Expo closes until next year. Be sure and come and get that one item you would want for yourself or for a Birthday, Christmas gifts or for the someone special. See you there!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Janene Wisniewski, Shelby Meyer, Collin Huston Oct. 27, Logan Cox Oct. 29,

Abby Denney, Shellie Sarll, Abby Denney, Ethel Eib, Jason Worster, Oct. 30, Nancy Radabaugh, Larry Daily Oct. 31, Jim Benner, Norma Northway, Willie Miller Nov. 1, Ralph Heiser Nov. 2 Haydon Jones, Kelly Hayes Nov. 3, Linda Harres Nov. 4

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mark and Janene Wisniewski Oct. 28, Dave and Fran Murphy, Barrie and Teresa Bunnell Nov. 1

Mike Olinger