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Taking the plunge Special Olympics to benefit from March 13 fundraiser

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com

The 22nd annual Polar Plunge event will be March 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the 13-24 Drive In. The Polar Plunge is the largest fundraising event for the Special Olympics. “Plungers,” or volunteers must raise a minimum of $75 to register for the event, where they will jump into frigid water.

“It sounds crazy, but the money raised all gets donated to Special Olympics,” said Jen Smith, Special Needs teacher and Unified Sports director at Wabash High School.

Last year, the event raided more than $30,000. All funds raised by the Polar Plunge will help Special Olympics athletes train and compete locally and at sectional and state levels.

Smith also told The Paper of Wabash County that there is more than one way to participate in this event.

“There are so many ways to participate. If a person is brave enough to be a plunger, s/he can register online. If a person has an interest in donating to Special Olympics, that can be collected as well. If supporting is more a person’s style, s/he is welcome to attend on

March 13 at the Drive In and cheer on the plungers. It’s a family friendly event, too, which is wonderful.” Online registration can be completed at https://soindiana.org/polarplunge/. Event day registration is also allowed, and gates open for plungers at 5 p.m.

Spectators are also invited to stay after the plunging portion of the event for a movie at the Drive In. On par with the theme for the event, “sharks,” Jaws will be shown on the big screen.

“We are not planning to take reservations for the movie or sell tickets in advance,” said Buzz Lail, Director of Programs for Special Olympics Indiana. “But, we are asking for a per car donation. This is a fundraiser and we are renting the facility and the movie so we want people to donate. We will be asking for a $20 per car donation except for Plungers.”

This fundraising event was first started by officers who belong to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics which is an organization made up of police officers from local, state and federal agencies who work to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics.

“It sounds crazy, but the money raised all gets donated to Special Olympics,” said Jen Smith.

Last year, the event raided more than $30,000.

Manchester University students from a past Polar Plunge event jump into frigid water to raise money for the Special Olympics. Photo provided.

On to semistate: Members of the Northfield Lady Norse varsity basketball team celebrate after receiving the Wes-Del Regional trophy on Saturday night. Northfield defeated Blue River Valley, 60-44, in the finals Saturday to advance to semi-state competition this weekend. The Lady Norse (21-5) will battle Pioneer (23-4) in the Logansport Semistate at 1 p.m. Feb. 20. The winner will advance to the state finals on Feb. 27. For more from this weekend’s action, see Page 16. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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Deadlines near for ARC, PLC programs Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2021 must do so by March 15. Producers who have not yet signed a 2021 enrollment contract or who want to make an election change should contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to make an appointment. Program enroll-

ment for 2021 is required in order to participate in the programs but elections for the 2021 crop year are optional and otherwise remain the same as elections made for 2020.

“FSA offices have multiple programs competing for the time and attention of our staff. Because of the importance and complexities of the ARC and PLC programs, and to ensure we meet your pro-

gram delivery expectations, please do not wait to start the enrollment process,” said Steve Peterson, FSA acting administrator.

“I cannot emphasize enough the need to begin the program election and enrollment process now. This process cannot be completed when applying for other FSA programs as well.”

ARC and PLC provide income support to farmers from sub-

stantial drops in crop prices or revenues and are vital economic safety nets for most American farms.

Although 1,033,310 contracts have been completed to date, this represents less than 59 percent of more than 1.7 million contracts anticipated by the agency. By enrolling soon, producers can beat the rush as the deadline nears.

Producers who do not complete enroll-

ment by close of business local time on Monday, March 15 will not be enrolled in ARC or PLC for the 2021 crop year and will be ineligible to receive a payment should one trigger for an eligible crop.

ARC and PLC contracts can be emailed, faxed, or physically signed and mailed back to FSA. Producers with level two authentication access can electronically sign contracts.

Service Center staff can also work with producers to sign and securely transmit contracts electronically through two commercially available tools: Box and OneSpan. More can be learned about these solutions at farmers.gov/mydocs.

Producers may also make arrangements to drop off signed contracts at the FSA county office. Please call ahead for local mailing or drop off information and options for submitting signed contracts electronically.

Producers are eligible to enroll farms with base acres for the following commodities: barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, cramble, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed,

oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, longgrain rice, mediumand short-grain rice, safflower seed, seed cotton, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat.

FSA recently updated the annual and benchmark yields for ARC/PLC program years 2019, 20, and 21.

This data is useful to producers in choosing to participate in either ARC or PLC. For added assistance with ARC and PLC decisions, USDA partnered with the University of Illinois and Texas A&M University to offer web-based decision tools to assist producers in making informed, educated decisions using crop data specific to their respective farming operations.

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STAR program promotes reading: The Womans Clubhouse, with a grant from the

Community Foundation of Wabash County, provided each Wabash Headstart student with a copy of the book, “Giraffe Problems,” and the coordinating stuffed toy giraffe. The Womans Clubhouse Start Talking About Reading (STAR) Program encourages reading at school and in the home while developing a love for reading. Photo provided

Tickets on sale for St. Trolley Day Tour Officials from Visit Wabash County have announced that tickets for the popular St. Trolley’s Day Tour happening on March 13 will be available for purchase beginning Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Hop aboard Trolley No.85 and travel between three stops where libations and Irish-themed appetizers will be enjoyed by all. Tour times offered are 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., or 7 p.m. and will last about two hours.

All tour times begin at the Visit Wabash County Welcome Center. Beer tickets will be given to each participant to be redeemed and food will be available exclusively to the

group at each stop.

Stops include Harry’s Old Kettle Pub & Grill where Irish-inspired appetizers will be served, Chapman’s Brewing Company for microbrews and delicious grinders from Pizza King, and Dye’s Bar & Grill for homemade appetizers. To add to the fun, compete in fun challenges at each location to win prizes.

“Every year, my goal is to create a unique experience for this Trolley No.85 Tour that celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, but with a different element,” said Jennifer Long-Dillon, Tourism Manager for Visit Wabash County.

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Day Tour is $30 per person and all-inclusive. To register, visit www.VisitWabashCou nty.com/trolley-tours.

Registration can also be done in the

Welcome Center at 221 S. Miami St. Wabash, or call 260563-7171. Payment is due upon registration. All must be 21 or older to participate.

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...continued from Page 2 include: Gardner-f ar mdoc Payment Calculator, the University of Illinois tool that offers farmers the ability to run payment estimate modeling their farms and counties for ARCCounty and PLC. ARC and PLC Decision tool, the Texas A&M tool that allows producers to analyze payment yield updates and expected payments for 2019 and 2020.

Producers who have used this tool in the past should see their username and much of their farm data will already be available in the system.

Producers are reminded that enrolling in ARC or PLC programs can impact eligibility for some crop insurance products. Producers who elect and enroll in PLC also have the

option of purchasing Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) through their approved Insurance Provider. Producers of covered commodities who elect ARC are ineligible for SCO on their planted acres.

Unlike SCO, RMA’s Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) is unaffected by participating in ARC for the same crop, on the same acres. You may elect EDO regardless of your farm program election.

Upland cotton farmers who choose to enroll seed cotton base acres in ARC or PLC are ineligible for the stacked income protection plan (STAX) on their planted cotton acres.

For more information on ARC and PLC including web-based decision tools, visit farmers.gov/arc-plc.

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MSD board honors various students

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com

Members of the MSD of Wabash County School Board met to conduct business on Tuesday, Feb. 9.

During the meeting the board approved donations totaling $1,800.

Also, during the meeting, the following staff and students were recognized from each school.

Both Northfield High School and Southwood High School received an IHSAA Exemplary Behavior Notification

Kearston Stout signed to play basketball at Trine. Pictured are (back row, from left) brother Keaston Stout, sister Kandra Stout, coach Melissa Allen; mother Diane Stout (front row, from left), Kearston Stout, and father Ryan Stout. Photo by Mandy Mahan. for their great sportsmanship in the first round of the Girls’ Basketball Sectional.

Cong ratulations were given to the Lady Norse Varsity Basketball team on winning the TRC this year along with the IHSAA Sectional.

This is the fourth TRC championship in a row for the Lady Norse and third Sectional in a row.

Emma Hoover and Kearston Stout were also congratulated for signing to continue their education and basketball careers at Trine University.

The pair signed to play at Trine on Monday, Feb. 8

Emma Hoover signed to play basketball at Trine. Pictured are (back row, from left) sister Eden Hoover, brother Ethan Hoover, coach Melissa Allen; mother Krista Hoover (front row, from left), Emma Hoover, father Tony Hoover. Photo by Mandy Mahan.

Stout said she chose Trine largely through her play with AAU basketball.

“They stay connected with me and I really like the program,” she told The Paper following the ceremony.

“I like how the basketball team stays together and they’re just committed to each other.”

She said she’s looking forward to coming together with the team as a family.

She plans to study elementary teaching.

Hoover said she chose Trine “because of the coaches and the positive interactions.

Their playing style fits me well.”

GOOD WORDS . . .

I love a good meal with friends. Jesus o en ate with His disciples.

On one occasion Jesus actually made break­ fast. It was a er His death on the cross and his resurrec on from the dead that He shared a good meal and conversa on. (John 21:12 NASV) What would you order for breakfast with Jesus if you could? How would the conver­ sa on begin?

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She plans to study biology for pre-physician assistant.

Coach Melissa Allen said both players brought different things to the team.

“Emma runs the point, takes the outside shot and really mixes it up on defense,” Allen told The Paper. “Then you’ve got Kearston who guards the toughest player on the defensive end. She knows that’s her job, she has to stop the other team’s number one player.

Offensively, she gets a bunch of offensive rebounds and put backs, and that’s how she scores a bunch of her points. If you leave her open, she’s got a deadly shot.”

In other news at the board meeting: F i r s t - y e a r Northfield Wrestling Head Coach Ed Shenefield was congratulated on a great season.

Senior wrestlers Ethan Galbraith, Logan Cox, and Micah Higgins as well as Junior Jaydan Goshert all qualified for Regionals this season. Goshert and Higgins wrestled at the semi state in Fort

Wayne on Saturday.

Congratulations to NHS Swimmer Grant Dale were shared for winning the TRC swimming championship in the 50 free and the 100 Backstroke. Dale was able to set a new TRC record (55.76) in the backstroke by beating his own time set last year.

Sharp Creek Elementary 5th grader Collin Biehl was congratulated for being the winner of the Journal-Gazette Spelling Bee. Metro North Elementary was recently announced as the number eight school in Indiana’s Read to the Final Four program. More than 300 schools are participating in this program which encourages and inspires third graders across the state to read.

Cong ratulations were shared to 5th grader, Tryston Niccum, and 6th grader, Makenna Hunter, who represented S o u t h w o o d Elementary School in the Kiwanis and Jour nal-Gazette Spelling Bees on Feb. Continued on Page 5

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Little Knights Preschool was recognized for maintaining the Level 3 rating at their annual rating visit for the Paths to Quality program.

It was announced that with one more week of competition to complete before holding the finals, all four Southwood Elementary School robotics teams are ranked in the top six spots for both Teamwork Challenge and Skills competitions.

Sixth-grade artist, Avery Henderson, and 5th-grade artist, Ella Cunningham were congratulated as their artwork was selected to be on the front and back covers, respectively, of the 2020-21 Southwood Elementary yearbook.

walk located near the Huntington Street Bridge. While the quote was approved, the board did not grant Gaunt and Son permission to begin the work. The board is waiting to see if the Wabash Carnegie Library Board, which requested the pavement, will contribute toward the cost.

The board also tabled a request from Visit Wabash County to use the Honeywell Pool in September for the Dam(n)!Man! Triathlon.

The board has not yet determined if the pool will be open this summer. It is expected to consider the matter in March and will then consider the request once a determination on the fate of the pool is made.

The board also approved the purchase of a tablet for Hall and the department.

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SQUIRREL CREEK

Friendship Hill, the city’s inclusive playground, could be shut down later this year for repairs.

That was the word the Wabash Park Board received Wednesday, Feb. 10, from Park Superintendent Adam Hall.

The colorful rubber mat that surrounds the playground is coming up and must be repaired.

“We will most likely have to close the park,” Hall told The Paper of Wabash County following the meeting. “People must stay off the rubber surfacing while it cures, and it is hard to keep other sections open.

“However, I’m only speculating at this point. I will know more once I have more meetings with the designers and company.”

The problem was discovered last winter, Hall said.

“As it got colder, we noticed the surfacing started to raise in areas around the playground,” he said.

After that was discovered, the company that installed the sur-

face came back and applied a glue adhesive to it to try to bond the two surfaces together, however the repair is not working.

“I was contacted by the design team from Context that helped design this playground, and was notified they are … basically going to be required to replace the whole surface of the entire playground.

“That requires good weather, and warm weather, so there are going to be a few weeks where we’ll have to close the playground.”

It isn’t certain when the closure will happen.

“There is no cost (to the city) at this point, just an inconvenience,” he said.

In other matters, the board approved a quote of $13,500 to place a paved walkway around the story

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Collin Biehl, winner in the Journal Gazette Spelling Bee, shows off his award with pronouncer Larry Thrush (left) and Kiwanis Spelling Bee chair Jack Thomas.

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Everett Short, winner in the Wabash Kiwanis Club’s Fifth Grade Spelling Bee, shows off his award with pronouncer Larry Thrush (left) and Kiwanis Spelling Bee chair Jack Thomas.

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MaKenna Hunter, winner in the Wabash Kiwanis Club’s Sixth Grade Spelling Bee, shows off his award with pronouncer Larry Thrush (left) and Kiwanis Spelling Bee chair Jack Thomas.

Alexander Webb, winner in the Wabash Kiwanis Club’s Seventh Grade Spelling Bee, shows off his award with pronouncer Larry Thrush (left) and Kiwanis Spelling Bee chair Jack Thomas.

Cole VanCamp, winner in the Wabash Kiwanis Club’s Eighth Grade Spelling Bee, shows off his award with pronouncer Larry Thrush (left) and Kiwanis Spelling Bee chair Jack Thomas. Photos provided

Kiwanians honor students during annual Spelling Bee The Wabash Kiwanis Club hosted its annual Kiwanis Spelling Bee on Feb. 2 at the Wabash Middle School Auditorium.

Students in fifth to eighth grade from around Wabash County competed in the event.

Winners were: Fifth Grade: Everett Short, North Manchester. Son of Kyle and Kristen Short.

Sixth Grade: Makenna Hunter, Wabash. Daughter of Bill and Noelle Hunter.

Seventh Grade: Alexander Weaver, North Manchester.

Son of Adam and Amber Weaver.

Eighth Grade: Cole VanCamp, Wabash.

Son of Julie VanCamp.

Also that night, the

Journal-Gazette Spelling Bee took place.

Collin Biehl, Urbana, a Sharp Creek Elementary School fifth grader, won the event.

He is the son of Mark and Crystal Biehl.

Collin will represent Wabash County in a regional spelling bee, competing against winners from 15 other counties in Northeast Indiana.

That winner will advance to the national spelling bee in Washington, D.C., in May. Jack Thomas is the chairman for the Spelling Bee. Larry Thrush was the pronouncer.

Judges were Steve Ford, Eric Seaman and Cary Coppler.

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Troyer library to reopen on Feb. 19 The Troyer Memorial Library in LaFontaine, will be reopening on Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Feb. 22 2-5 p.m.

We will continue following new guidelines. All patrons are required to call 765981-4851 or 765-9814714 for an appointment, in order to follow social distancing.

All patrons will also be required to wear a mask when entering.

Officials thank the public for their patience so that we can all stay safe and healthy. Looking forward to serving you.

Library membership is $5 per family per year. Books may be checked out two weeks at a time. All late fees will be waived for those books checked out before the pandemic closing. There is a Dropbox for returning books for your convenience. If you arrive without a mask, we will attempt to serve you curbside.

Please understand we want everyone to stay safe.

ROLLING MEADOWS HEALTH CARE in January, Dean was nominated as their Employee of the Month! Dean is an RN and will be approaching a year of service in June of 2021. When asked what his favorite thing about Rolling Meadows was, Dean stated that he loves watching the way our staff care for our residents. Dean’s favorite thing to outside of work is fish and his favorite food is scallops! Fun fact about Dean? He recently switched from the night shift rotation to the day sift rotation.

GOOD READ: Spookily, CS Lewis wrote this nearly 70 years ago but could have been written today: “One young devil asked the old man: “How did you manage to bring so many souls to Hell?”

The old devil answered: “I instilled fear in them!”

Answers the youngster: “Great job! And what were they afraid of ? Wars? Hunger?”

Answers the man: “No, they were afraid of the disease!”

For those youngster: “Does this mean they didn’t get sick?

Are they not dead?

There was no rescue

for them?” The old man answered: “but no…they got sick, died, and the rescue was there.”

The young devil, surprised, answered: “Then I don’t understand???”

The old man answered: “you know they believed the only thing they have to keep at any cost is their lives.”

They stopped hugging, greeting each other. They’ve moved away from each other.

They gave up all social contacts and everything that was human! Later they ran out of money, lost their jobs, but that was their choice because they were afraid for their lives, that’s why they quit their jobs without even having bread.

They believed blindly everything they heard and read in the papers. They gave up their freedoms, they didn’t leave their own homes literally anywhere. They stopped visiting family and friends. The world turned into such a concentration camp, without forcing them into captivity. They accepted everything!!!

Just to live at least one more miserable day… And so living, they died every day!!!

And that’s how it was very easy for me to take their miserable souls to hell…”

C.S. Lewis-“Old Devil’s Letter To The Young” 1942 MSD OF WABASH COUNTY Senior Spotlight is Southwood’s Chloe Adams! Chloe has been involved in many activities during high school, including cheerleading, softball, and is member of the Senior Class Cabinet.

When asked about Southwood, Chloe said she rally appreciates the students and teachers most.

“No matter which teacher it is in the building, after having a conversation with

them, you can tell they really care about the students here and want to see you succeed in their class and will help you to make sure that happens. I also appreciate the students here because after I moved schools last year, I made a lot of close friends and the students made me feel very welcomed here and made adjusting very easy.”

Chloe states that joining cheerleading has made a huge impact on her life.

“Before going to Southwood, I had never cheered before.

Being part of this amazing team has not only made me physically stronger, but has also helped me make some really close friends and is something I am very grateful for. The bond we have on the cheer team this year is unlike anything I’ve ever been a part of before and is something I truly value.

Coach Cierra and my teammates are wonderful individuals and people I am so grateful to have met.”

Chloe’s advice to incoming freshmen would be not to procrastinate and have fun, noting that the time in high school really does go by fast.

Next year Chloe plans to Bowling Green State University and study Applied Health Science with a focus on Pre-Med, and then pursue medical school to become a surgeon.

WORDS OF WISDOM I was killed today. Today started like many before. I woke up and let the dog out. Made a cup of coffee and watched the dog play in the yard. The phone rang. Someone was

broke down on the side of the road and needed help. So I texted my wife and told her I would text her when I was finished with the call. I told my kids that I loved them as I was heading for the door.

I climbed into my tow truck and headed

out to the person who needed help. I drove to the location of the breakdown. As I drove I thought about the plans that I had made for the weekend with my family. As I approached the motorist in need I pulled into position to tow the vehicle. I

greeted the motorist with a smile and told them not to worry that I was here to help. At that moment someone was driving too fast, didn’t move over or slow down as they approached my work area. That text must have been really important. It must

have been really important for you to where you were going in such a hurry.

As I now lay on the ground. Mangled metal all around me.

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Food pantries available for Roann residents Dyson and Ellen Rensberger are in charge. If you are in need and you cannot wait until they open, feel free to call 765833-5962 for assistance.

The Little Free Pantry is sponsored by the Cub and Boy Scouts. It is located at the Roann United Methodist Church at the corner of Adams

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF LAND OCCUPIERS TO BE HELD FOR THE WABASH COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT To all occupiers of lands lying within the boundaries of the Wabash County Soil and Water Conservation District, notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of March, 2021, an annual meeting will be held for the purpose of making a full and due report of their activities and financial affairs since the last annual meeting and to elect three supervisors for the Wabash County Soil and Water Conservation District of the State of Indiana. In-person check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. and virtual attendees will join at 7:00 p.m. Both in-person or virtual attendees must register before the meeting. Call the Wabash County Soil and Water Conservation District at 260-563-7486 ext.

3 or email Wabash-swcd@iaswcd.org.

All land occupiers and other interested parties are entitled to attend.

The meeting will be held at the Heartland REMC Building in Wabash, IN and virtually on Microsoft Teams.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Rob Shellhamer, Chairman

and Arnold Streets. titled “Temp-tation”.

This pantry is availThey will be worshipable to visit at any ping in person and time. on-line at 9:00am.

NORTHFIELD UPCOMING GIRLS’ varsity basDATES for Feb. 2021: ketball team won Feb. 27 – Roann Fire their third Deparstraight tment sectional fundraiser tourney of Grilled title with a Loin meals win over ($8.00) at Ann Me Ann Meyer yer TRC rival 765-833-2614 the ComNorth meyerann@ munity Miami. centurylink.net Building Congratfrom ulations to 11:00amthe 7:00pm.

Northfield CONTINHigh UED School PRAYERS girls’ varsifor: Don ty basketRichardball team. What a son, Coy Eads (grandgreat job done by the son of Roger and girls and coaches!

Debbie Cook), Rex PASTOR WAYNE Renz, Kathie BALMER of the Grandstaff, Larry Roann United Smalley, Jeff Methodist Church Warnock and our sermon for Feb. 21, country. Stay safe and 2021 will be taken stay healthy. God from Matthew 4:1-11 bless you all!

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Feb. 19 – Mr. & Mrs. Malvern Winters; Feb. 22 – Mr. & Mrs. Todd Wall and Mr. &

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The Roann community has available to them food pantries that can be used during these trying times. One is located in the Roann Town Hall. They are opened on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 2-4 p.m.

The next dates they are open will be Feb. 17, March 3, and March 17. Ruth Ann

Mrs. Mike Pell; Feb. 23 – Mr. & Mrs. James Pell.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Feb. 17 – Kenneth Emley; Feb. 18 – Todd Krom and Bob Kramer; Feb. 19 – Finn Fairchild, Bobby Heacker, Rex Vigar and Penelope Galley; Feb. 21 – Peggy Myers; Feb. 22 – Waylon McWhirt and Beverly Renz; Feb. 23 – Mary Jane Pell.

ROANN LIONS CLUB: The Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club met on Monday, Feb. 8. The meeting was rescheduled due to the weather.

President Rick Morris welcomed everyone and the pledge to the American flag was recited. The minutes of the January meeting were read by Donna Harman. In absence of the treasurer, Rick gave the financial report. Both were approved as read.

For the business meeting, Rick had a

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA CAUSE NO. 85C01-2102-UE-000012 Notice is hereby given that Cheryl M. Kreider was on February 3, 2021, appointed personal representative of the estate of John A. Siferd, Deceased, who died on December 28, 2020.

All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or said claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana this February 3, 2021.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Larry C. Thrush Thrush Law Office One North Wabash Wabash, Indiana 46992 260-563-8485 Attorney for the Estate 2/17 & 2/24/21

request from 85 Hope asking if the Lions Club would assist in a pair of eyeglasses that were needed for a child. The club will do that and the check will be written to Midwest Eye of Wabash.

In new business: There will be a Remote Car race on Feb. 27, at the Brickhouse RC Raceway in Roann.

However, due to the Roann Volunteer Fire Department having their grilled tenderloin meal from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. that day, the Lions Club will not be selling concessions at the race. The new owners of the Brickhouse Race track, Shawn Bucher and Kendra Day, attended the meeting and joined the Lions Club. Welcome to the Lions Club and the Roann Community.

We hope the RC races continue to go well. It is good for our community.

It was mentioned at the January meeting that it would be nice to have a “Welcome Package” for new people who move in to the Roann

Community. This is something that possibly could be done through the Lions Club. We will look into getting that organized soon.

Rick gave information on the upcoming state convention for the Lions Clubs. This will be held April 30May 2 in Speedway.

All Lions Club members are welcome to attend.

Upcoming events for the Lions Club – Hopefully we will be able to have the Easter Egg Hunt for the children this year.

It will be held at the “green area,”, former Roann School grounds on April 3 at 10 a.m. A garden tractor pull is scheduled in May at the tractor pulling field, sponsored by the Lions Club. We are working on building up our July 4 weekend activities, including possibly mud volleyball. In the past, this was held during the Roann Festival on Sunday. This would be on Sunday afternoon, July 4, if the scheduling works out.

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WACT plans auditons for next production Officials from Wabash Area Community Theatre (WACT) have announced the upcoming spring play, Play On! by Rick Abbott.

Directed by Brett Robinson, auditions will take place from 24 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 20 and 21, at Wabash Christian Church, 110 W. Hill St., Wabash.

Performances will be the weekend of April 30 - May 2 at Southwood Jr. - Sr. High School.

Play On! is a traditional comedy and also a show within a show. The basic premise is a local community theater is presenting a murder mystery. The show begins somewhere around or near “Hell Week” and there are a

Roann news meeting will be on March 4, at 7 p.m. at the Roann Town Hall.

PASTOR MACE thoughts for the week: God calls for one to be born again to see his kingdom.

This kingdom is a spiritual rule in the hearts of mankind.

People are born with a sin nature that is contrary to God and keeps them separated from him. Yet God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever will believe in Him, shall have everlasting life.

This process is a birthing experience.

Scripture says we are born dead in our sins.

Our sin nature makes us dead to spiritual things. But when one comes to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, that person is made alive to the things of God. Many try various ways to attain God’s acceptance. Some try by doing good works.

Some try by being a certain type of person. Some believe that God will accept all people. Yet scripture says there is only one way to God and that is through Jesus Christ who is Lord of Lords and King of Kings.

John 3 tells us that one must be born again in order to see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus, who was a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews, was seeking this new birth and sought Jesus by night to find out how to be born again. He was looking at the physical aspect of birth and Jesus was introducing the spiritual birth which he needed.

Nicodemus saw Jesus as a teacher from God but did not see him as the son of God, the second person in the Godhead. Also, Nicodemus was focused on the fleshly birth rather than the

spiritual life.

Jesus says in verse 15, “that whoever believes in him will have eternal life.”

The following verses lay out what that means. One of the most famous verses in the Bible, verse 16, starts off by stating that God loved the world so much that he gave his son, not to condemn the world, but to save the world from eternal damnation. Eternal life is at stake. Those who are without Christ are already condemned. The judgement has come into the world not to condemn but to save from their deadness.

But mankind loves darkness because light exposes their wrong doing. But the light not only exposes sin but provides vision for the way.

The light also exposes right doing. Right doing begins with this new birth process that is found in Jesus Christ.

The kingdom of God is only seen by those who believe not that there was a Jesus, but that Jesus was sent by God and through his death, burial, and resurrection mankind can confess that Jesus is Lord! He is the ruler of God’s kingdom. We only can be in the kingdom of God if we are made alive in Christ. Accept today the gift of God in the person of Jesus Christ who can make us alive to the spiritual kingdom of God. Believe in the Lord, Jesus Christ, who is able to make us alive to the spiritual life.

I CAN BE reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-1pm. I can also be reached via phone, 765-833-2614. News deadline will be

lot of problems. The stage hands have not completed some of the set. Actors don’t have their lines memorized, and the writer of the show keeps changing the script.

The show is three acts. The first act is a rehearsal a week or two before the show.

The second act is the dress rehearsal. And the third act is Opening Night.

There are 10 roles in the show, three of which can be performed by either a male or female. Six of the actors will play two roles: their “actor” role and the “character” role in the “show within the show,” “Murder Most Foul.” The number of lines vary from 75-220.

Community members are encouraged to audition.

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M. Jean Leakey, 94

February 17, 2021

Henry Becker, 76

Collected vintage hats

Created the Total Tote

Sept. 15, 1926 – Feb. 9, 2021

July 29, 1944 – Feb. 9, 2021

M. Jean Leakey, 94, of Wabash, went to be with the Lord, at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at her home. She was born Sept. 15, 1926 in Huntington County, to Farel and Erma (Tribolet) Flora.

Jean was a 1944 graduate of Andrews High School, and received her degree in Nursing Home Administration from Indiana University.

She married Dale Edwin Leakey in Huntington on July 21, 1946; he died Oct. 27, 1991. Jean and her husband Dale, along with another couple built the Friendly Nursing Home on Quaker Avenue in Wabash in the early 60s. She was the medical assistant with Dr. Robert Rauh and Dr. Robert Fassino, retiring after 24 years. Jean also gave tours with J.J. Tours for many years. She was a member of the Wabash Alliance Church, Wabash American Legion Auxiliary, and was the chairperson of Girls State and the Poppy Sales. She received the 2017 Health Care Hero Award from Wabash Parkview Hospital. Jean was known as the “Hat Lady” and had a collection of over 600 Vintage hats.

She enjoyed playing cards, was an avid Chicago Cubs and Indiana Pacers fan, loved being involved in her community, and especially loved her family, and was involved in all of their lives.

She is survived by three children, Mark (Carol) Leakey of Seymour, Mona (Doug) Friedersdorf of Wabash, and Marty (Robert) Casto of Onalaska, Texas; 12 grandchildren, Troy (Jeni) Friedersdorf of Fairmount, Jeff (Samantha) Friedersdorf of Wabash, Dawn (Raymond) Nelson of Marion, Valerie (Mike) Sullivan of Westfield, Natalie (Brandon) Harpe of Seymour, Ashley (Robert) Ingles of Chicago, Ill., Greg (Kelley) Garlett of Keller, Texas, Stephanie (Shawn) Beaulieu and Christopher (Carrie) Gebhart, both of Argyle, Texas, Bob (Kelly) Casto of Humble, Texas, Mike (Kelly) Casto and Tammie Casto, both of Vancouver, Wash.; 16 great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren, and her sister, Jane (Robert) Collins of Huntington. She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Marsha Sue Leakey; two sisters, June Maurer and Gwen Dixon; and three brothers, Kenny, Robert, and Bill Flora.

The family will gather for a memorial service at a later date.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Life Center, 489 Bond Street, Wabash or Downs Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee, Attn: Janalynn Burns, 1310 Central Court, Hermitage, TN 37076.

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

Lois Mirante-Dugan, 94 Enjoyed crocheting March 1, 1926 – Feb. 10, 2021 Lois June Mirante-Dugan, 94, of Franklin, died at 4:05 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin.

She was born March 1, 1926 in Wabash, to Eli and Grace (Banister) Jones.

Lois first married Edward R. Mirante in Rolla, Mo. on Aug. 14, 1943; he died May 15, 1994. She then married Donald D. Dugan on Feb. 17, 1996; he died Sept. 24, 2011. She worked for Dr. Ebbinghouse DDS and also Resneck’s Dress Shop, both of Wabash. Lois was a member of the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. She enjoyed activities at the church, crocheting, crafts, planting flowers, working in the yard, and especially adored her family.

She is survived by three sons, Mark E. Mirante of Seattle, Wash., Paul R. (Linda) Mirante of Wabash, and Dennis G. Mirante of Fort Wayne; daughter-in-law Jan Mirante of Ventura, Calif.; nine grandchildren, Steve Mirante of Ventura, Robert (Dawna) Mirante of Santa Rosa, Calif., Kate Mirante and Kyra Mirante, both of New Orleans, La., Darin (Emilee) Mirante of Burlington, Ky., Page (Kevin) Russell of Fishers, Stephen (Tammy) Mirante of Fortville, Jason (Samantha) Cussen of Huntington, and Brittany (Chad) Cowart of Lakeland, Fla.; 12 great grandchildren; and her brother, Earl (Alice) Jones of Indianapolis. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Richard Mirante who died Dec. 15, 2014; and her sister, Madeline Harner who died July 1, 2012.

Private services and burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin.

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

Although Henry Arthur Becker’s story began in Evansville on July 29, 1944 and ended in Indianapolis on Feb. 9, 2021, the most important chapters took place in Wabash County. After graduating from Indiana State University with a degree in Industrial Arts Education, he began his teaching career in Peru. He met the love of his life, Gayle Kelsey Becker, on a blind date in Indianapolis and they were married on June 17, 1967. He often said “I married up.” Gayle died on April 4, 2015.

Henry, 76, of rural Roann, and who was a friend of Bill W., loved Wabash County, and Roann even more. A member of the Roann First Brethren Church, one of his greatest joys was helping raise the funds to restore the Roann Covered Bridge. He served as the president of the Roann Covered Bridge Association, a title that did not matter to him as much as working with a dedicated group of people who simply wanted to get the job done.

He built the pancake cookers that serve countless people during the pancake breakfasts in the bridge each year.

Henry had several jobs, each with a boss who just did not recognize his brilliance, before starting Rotam Tooling Corporation in the garage behind their house. It was hard work and his business changed with the times. In the beginning, he did a lot of work with factories based in Indiana. Later, he sent his machines farther afield, including Mexico and even Japan. When he realized the manufacturing, sector was changing in Indiana, he branched out to material handling. Total Tote and the Tote Goat, an idea for which he was awarded a patent, were born. His machines have stacked and destacked a lot of totes over the years. In his later years, he was blessed with a team of four people who were more than employees. They were, and are, family. He sold the business in 2020 and finally retired, but he never stopped thinking about how to improve a machine or a process.

Henry loved living on the Eel River and improving the house and yard. A lung transplant recipient, he spent a lot of time at the doctor or in the hospital in Indianapolis and he never grew tired of telling the caring staff about his view and the various animals that would amble through the yard. He also loved dogs and he and Gayle used their wedding money to adopt a St. Bernard. From that point on, the family was never without at least one dog, right up to the end.

He was blessed with so many kind and caring individuals, both friends and professionals, who supported him before and after his transplant. The doctors and nurses who work with IU Health are some of the best in the business. He saw IU Methodist Hospital as his second home and was often welcomed with shouts of joy when he arrived for his all too frequent hospital stays.

Although, much to his disappointment he never had grandchildren, he and Gayle acted like surrogate grandparents to many children around Roann. It was not uncommon to see a swimming pool full of neighbors on summer weekends and kids went out of the way to stop by the Becker house for the “good candy” on Halloween.

Henry died at 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at IU Methodist Hospital. He is survived by a loving and grateful daughter, Alison Becker of Indianapolis; his sister Marianne Waller of Philadelphia, Pa.; five nieces and nephews; and many friends and business associates who touched his life in numerous ways. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Louise (Ledgerwood) Becker.

Calling was Feb. 15, 2021 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, Roann.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. The preferred memorial is IU Health Foundation, Lung Transplant Program, Box 775589, Chicago, IL 60677-5589, or any Wabash County charity.

Betty Bidwell, 95 Enjoyed fashion July 3, 1925 – Feb. 8, 2021

Betty Eugene Ensley Bidwell, 95, of Wabash, passed away at 5 a.m., Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at Bickford Cottage of Wabash. Formerly of Estero, Fla., she had been a resident of Florida since 1977. She was born July 3, 1925 in Fort Wayne, the daughter of Maynard “Max” and Maple Princess (Ogden) Ensley.

Mrs. Bidwell was a 1943 graduate of Angola High School in Angola. She attended Indiana University and pledged the Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority.

She married Leon Merle Bidwell in Fort Wayne on March 26, 1948; he died Sept. 23, 2017. Betty was a homemaker and resided in Roann for 26 years while raising her family. She was a member of the Roann Matrons Club and the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Bidwell enjoyed fashion, sewing, crafting and bargain hunting. She loved entertaining friends and family at their lake home over the years. She took joy in numerous years living in the Florida sun, boating, golfing, and beachcombing for shells. She also treasured the time spent traveling in the motorhome. Betty belonged to the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs and volunteered weekly in the church thrift shop. She also volunteered for 20 years at the Bonita Community Healthcare Center.

She is survived by her beloved daughters, Tara (Tim) Hornbacker of New Paris, Ohio, Linda (Jeff) Sampson of Wabash, and Janet (Mason) Boyd of Dexter, Iowa; nine grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Leon Merle Bidwell; her parents; and her daughter, Sherri Lynn Ford.

Services will be held at the Akron Cemetery in Akron when it is safe to gather and travel for the family. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bickford Cottage of Wabash.

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

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U.S. Army veteran

U.S. Air Force veteran

Birth Date – Death Date

April 13, 1942 – Feb. 13, 2021

Russell E. Ross, 89, of Wabash, passed away at 2:29 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born in Wabash on Feb. 1, 1932 to the late William and Ladema (Bowman) Ross, Sr. Russell served in the United States Army serving in Korea from 1952 to 1954. He married Joan C. Vogt on Sept. 8, 1961 in Elkton, Md. Russell retired as an electrician for IBEW in Chicago and he was a member of the Local 134 IBEW. Russell is survived by his wife, Joan; one daughter, Shirley (Tom) Staniford of Wabash; one son, Russell (Cynthia) Ross, Jr. of Wabash; one sister, Laura Wilburn of Andrews; two grandchildren, Christopher Ross and Jonathan Ross and three great-grandchildren, Leila Ross, Conner Ross and Savannah Ross. He was preceded in death by four brothers and nine sisters.

Per Russell’s wishes, there will be no public services. The family is having a private celebration of life at their home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Lance Eckman, 79 Avid woodworker July 1, 1941 – Feb. 1, 2021

Lance Eckman, 79, of Murphy, N.C., formerly of Wabash, passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 in an Atlanta, Ga. hospital.

He was a native of Wabash, where he had lived all of life until moving to Murphy in 2014.

Lance was a 1959 graduate of Wabash High School. He had worked for Container Corporation of America for twenty-five years retiring as superintendent of the powerhouse.

Lance then formed his own company, Asbestos Removal, Inc., which he operated alongside his family for the next seventeen years. He also drove a truck for Schneider National until fully retiring in 2000.

Lance was a member of Wabash Eagles and longtime Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America. Lance was an avid woodworker, fisherman, hunter, enjoyed online poker and watching Westerns.

He was the son of the late Charlie and Bertha Eckman. Lance was also preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Kay Eckman Ralston.

Surviving is his loving wife of 57 years, Karen Sue Eckman; two sons, Bret Eckman and wife, Theresa, of Wabash, Indiana, and Mark Charles Eckman, of Fort Wayne; and a grandson, Kristopher Lance Eckman, of Fort Wayne.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 6 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Wabash Eagles Lodge.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

Josephine Banks, 85 Enjoyed traveling Nov. 5, 1935 – Feb. 8, 2021 Josephine Banks, 85, Wabash died Feb. 8, 2021. She was born Nov. 5, 1935 in Paintsville, Ky. Services were Feb. 11 at Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

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Ronald Lee Garlits, 78, of Wabash, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Ron was born on April 13, 1942, in Fairmont, W. Va., to the late Rueben and Helen (Bunner) Garlits. He married Dolores Patterson, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash, on Nov. 17, 1962.

Ron served in the United States Air Force. He retired as a loan officer from Beacon Credit Union. Ron also worked as a sales manager for Homier Distributing and as a regional manager for World’s Finest Chocolates. His most recent business venture was as co-owner of Geezer’s Old and New Furniture Store in Wabash.

Ron graduated from Piketon High School in Ohio and later in life he earned a degree from Indiana University of Kokomo. Ron played in a band called God’s Country. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus in Wabash and DeMolay in Waverly, Ohio.

Ron is survived by his wife, Dolores; two sons, Robert Garlits and James (Tawnya) Garlits, both of Wabash; one brother, Robert (Lenna) Garlits, of Waverly, Ohio; and five grandchildren, Aaron (Britni) Garlits, Sierra Garlits, Megan Garlits, Steven Garlits and Jacob Garlits. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Kevin Garlits.

Mass of Christian Burial services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash with Father Levi Nkwocha officiating. Graveside internment will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, from 2-7 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash. Recitation of the Rosary will follow at 7 p.m.

Preferred memorials are to St. Bernard Catholic Church, 207 North Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992 or to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Raymond Daniels, 74 Former janitorial supervisor March 8, 1946 – Feb. 8, 2021 Raymond T. Daniels, 74, of Wabash, passed away at 6:04 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on March 8, 1946, in Majestic, Ky., to the late Raymond and Bessie (O’Quinn) Daniels.

Raymond spent many years working in the coal mines in Kentucky and West Virginia. After moving to Wabash, he worked as a janitorial supervisor at MJV in Wabash. Raymond was a member at Southside Freewill Baptist Church and of the NRA. Raymond is survived by two daughters, Leona Grier of Wabash and Selena Jones of Huntingdon, Tenn.; one sister, Josie Spangler of Bee, Va.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Per Raymond’s request, there will be no services at this time. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Lulu Baker, 78 Former medical office manager Feb. 4, 1943 – Feb. 13, 2021 Lulu M. Baker, 78, of Wabash, passed away at 3:32 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor, East in Wabash. She was born on Feb. 4, 1943, in Indianapolis to the late Warren L. and Francis L. (Pierce) Hammack.

Lulu married William M. Baker on July 29, 1961; he passed away on July 8, 2011. Lulu retired as a medical office manager in Marion.

Lulu is survived by her daughters, Kelly Baker of Wabash and Chris Bruss; grandchildren, Cassie (Nathan) Fletcher, William Miller, Nickolas (Sara) Bruss, Brandon (Kala) Miller and Angel (Levi) Staats; and eight great-grandchildren.

Per Lulu’s request, there will be no services. A private graveside service will take place at Friends Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to 85 Hope Clinic, P.O. Box 27, Wabash, IN 46992.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

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Police and fire reports

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Feb. 6 At 4:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Michael B. McDaniel, 21, Laketon ran off the road on County Road 400 West near County Road 850 North.

Feb. 9 At 11:20 a.m., a vehicle driven by William A. Gatewood, 18, North Manchester ran off the road on Lakeside Drive near Hillside Drive.

At 6:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Chase Lopez, 17, Wabash ran off the road on Old State Road 15 near County Road 400 South.

At 1:54 p.m., a vehicle driven by Naomi K. Beeney, 56, North Manchester ran off the road on State Road 13 near Emmet Street.

Feb. 13 At 7:10 p.m., a vehicle driven by Gail J. Phipps, 23, LaFontaine collided with a deer on State Road 218 near America Road.

Feb. 14 At 5:39 p.m., a vehicle driven by Adam M. Gillespie, 21, Wabash ran off the

road on County Road 500 South near America Road.

Feb. 15 At 9:11 a.m., a vehicle driven by Joel O. Anderson, 44, Elkhart ran off the road on U.S. 24 West near County Road 700 West.

North Manchester Citations Arrests Feb. 9 Rachel M. Hight, 29, Warsaw arrested on warrant for failure to appear on charges for possession of marijuana and operating a motor vehicle with a Schedule 2 substance.

Accidents Feb. 4 At 3:28 p.m., vehicles driven by Asia R. Snyder, 17, Roann; Emma Evans, 17, North Manchester and Heather M. Metzger, 38, Claypool collided in the 1100 block of North Market Street.

At 3:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tashia N. Nance, 28, North Manchester struck a utility pole in the 400 block of South Mill Street.

Feb. 5 At 12:27 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mark D. Jones, 67, North

Manchester collided with a vehicle driven

by Tanner C. McNall, 25, North Manchester in the 1200 block of State Road 114 West.

Feb. 9 At 11:06 a.m., vehicles driven by Paul W. Kissinger, 80, and Diana M. Eshelman, 80, both of North Manchester collided in the 100 block of West 7th Street.

At 8:23 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kyle N. Shepherd, 20, North Manchester collided with a deer on State Road 114 near 300 West.

At 6:52 a.m., Robert J. Gardner, 66, Marion collided with a deer on State Road 13 near East Street.

Fire Feb. 5 10:44 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

4:04 p.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist.

Feb. 6 3:17 a.m., 1400 lock of Westchester Drive for medical assist.

12:07 p.m., 1200 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

2:49 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

Feb. 7 3:35 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Feb. 8 5:07 a.m., 1200 block of North Sycamore Street for medical assist.

7:46 a.m., 1200 block of North Sycamore Street for medical assist.

Feb. 9 9:37 a.m., 200 block of East Mill Street for a semi with brakes on fire.

Land Transfers Sharon E. Michel and Gene A. Michel to Gregory A. Michel, personal deed.

Gerald D. Chaplin and Connie L. Chaplin to Tonya L. Passwater Eib and TLP Trust, quitclaim deed.

Gary W. Oden and Rebecca L. Richards and Rebecca L. Oden, quitclaim deed.

Lisa A. Regalla to Lisa A. Regalla amd Lisa A. Regalla Revocable Trust, quitclaim deed.

Staci L. Veverka to Jacob Shepherd and Shaleah Minnix, warranty deed.

Mark Jones and Marsha Jones to John H. Leininger, warranty deed.

Megan A. Powless to Justin Gillespie and Eric Lundmark, warranty deed.

David L. Woods, Kathryn L. Woods and Dorothy Hahn to David S. Brane, warranty deed.

Karen K. McKenzie, Carla J. Seibold and Lucy A. Sundheimer to William W. Tudor, warranty deed.

Dallas A. Decker and Rebel A. Decker to Roger Stephens and April Stephens, warranty deed.

Ryan T. Baker and Richard Alan Baker to Mary Catherine Yaggy, personal deed.

Charles L. Miller and Nancy J. Miller to State of Indiana and Indiana Department of Transportation, warranty deed.

Bonnie J. Douglas and Charles Douglas III to Brittanie L. Davis, warranty deed.

Kimberly Edris, Diana Tucker, Trevor Edris, Hanna Edris, Lyman Joe Preston and Barbara J. Preston to Caleb Townsend, warranty deed.

Noel Marc Haupert and Carol Ann Haupert to Jeffrey L. Traver and Abigail C.

Traver, warranty deed.

Violet Fitzgerald to Norman Henson, quitclaim deed.

Scott A. Smith and Scott Albert Smith to S & A Smith Revocable Trust, warranty deed.

Susan R. Winkler and Roger J. Wertenberger Revocable Trust Agreetment to Susan R. Winkler to Jan Ellen Rocco, quitclaim deed.

Susan R. Winkler and Jan Ellen Rocco to Elzora LLC, quitclaim deed.

Brian W. Miltonberger to SRG Properties LLC, quitclaim deed.

Silas J. Beachler to Katelyn M. Sayger, warranty deed.

D. Eugene Rhoades to Russell E. Kennedy, warranty deed.

Ronald Dean Shepherd to Alexandra Buzzard, warranty deed.

Claudine Stanley to Kaetlyn E. Kirtlan, warranty deed.

Cathy Jo Preston, Robert W. Mills, Jeanne W. Mills, Robert W. Mills Living Revocable Trust and Jeanne W. Mills

Living Revocable Trust to Christopher N. Francis and Tanna L. Francis, trust deed.

Leslie Tomic to Joel T. Thomas, warranty deed.

Philip R. Penn, Phillip R. Penn and Melanie Penn to Sivey Court Rentals LLC., warranty deed.

Evan W. Friedersdorf, Taylor L. Friedersdorf and Taylor L. Browning to Evan W. Friedersdorf and Taylor L. Friedersdorf, quitclaim deed.

Chasity L. Harding to John Aaron Proffitt and Kari Ann Proffitt, warranty deed.

Marriage License Edward Joe Egner, 58 ad Dorene Sue Fratus, 60.

Jamie L. Hall, 35 and Derrick Shane Winstead, 35.

Cody Robert Hunt, 30 and Kayla Leeann Bailey, 27.

Brianna J. Clemons, 22 and Nathaniel Lee Applegate, 21.

Building Permits For the week of Feb. 7, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: R.E. Rice LLC Farms for grain bin.

Emmanuel Christian School honor roll announced Officials at Emmanuel Christian School have announced various honors for the second nine weeks and first semester of the 202021 school year.

Earning honors were: Perfect Attendance: 1st Grade: Rhagan Kelley,

Cole Unger, Levi Young; 3rd Grade: Barrett Benzinger, Brenden Draper,Colton Young, Olivia Willis; 4th Grade: Zander McKnight; 5th Grade: Emma Smeler; 6th Grade: Devin Huston, Brenen Swisher; 9th Grade: Danielle Reahard; 10th Grade:

Japheth Niccum.

All A Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Laina Dyson, Levi Young; 2nd Grade: Braelyn Blackburn; 3rd Grade: Brenden Draper, Chamberlain Hawkins, Olivia Willis, Colton; Young 4th Grade: Alaina Kinsey, Zander McKnight, Sarah

Smeler; 5th Grade: Anniston Cooper, Alison Niccum, Emma Smelser; 6th Grade: Carter Hull, Zion McKnight, Brenen Swisher.

A & B Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Cambree Hawkins, Rhagan Kelley, Ryleigh Nordman, Cole Unger; 2nd Grade:

Adalyn Carver; 3rd Grade: Barrett Benzinger, Bria Fleck, Andi Funfsinn, Gavin Moore; 5th Grade: Luke Dyson; 6th Grade: Devin Huston.

Jr./Sr. High Principal’s List: 7th Grade: Jessie Kirtlan, Lindsey Pope, Levi Smelser; 8th Grade: Addison Kinsey, Zaney McKnight, Dylan Stensland; 9th Grade: Erin Daniel, Emma Dyson, Haley Miller; 10th Grade: Destini Goracke, Zoey McKnight, Japheth Niccum, Paige Ritzema, Isaac Smelser; 11th Grade: Raelyn Coyne, Riley Miller; 12th Grade: Dalene Goracke.

Jr./Sr. Honor Roll: 8th Grade: Destin Cunningham, Devon Goracke; 9th Grade: Danielle Reahard; 11th Grade: Ethan Dyson.

1st Semester Honors PERFECT ATTENDANCE: 1st Grade: Rhagan Kelley, Cole Unger; 3rd Grade: Barrett Benzinger, Brenden Draper; 5th Grade: Emma Smelser; 9th Grade: Danielle Reahard; 10th Grade: Japheth Niccum.

All A Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Laina Dyson, Cole Unger, Levi Young; 3rd Grade: Brenden Draper, Chamberlain, Colton Young; 4th Grade: Alaina Kinsey, Zander McKnight, Sarah Smelser; 5th Grade: Alison Niccum, Emma Smelser; 6th Grade: Zion McKnight, Brenen Swisher.

A & B Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Cambree Hawkins, Rhagan Kelley, Ryliegh Nordman; 2nd Grade: Braelyn Blackburn,

Adalyn Carver; 3rd Grade: Bria Fleck, Andi Funfsinn, Gavin Moore, Sarah Smelser; 5th Grade: Anniston Cooper, Luke Dyson; 6th Grade: Carter Hull Jr./Sr. Principal’s List: 7th Grade: Jessie Kirtlan, Lindsey Pope, Levi Smelser; 8th Grade: Addison Kinsey, Zaney McKnight, Dylan Stensland; 9th Grade: Erin Daniel, Emma Dyson, Haley Miller; 10th Grade: Destini Goracke, Zoey McKnight, Japheth Niccum, Paige Ritzema, Isaac Smelser; 11th Grade: Raelyn Coyne, Riley Miller; 12th Grade: Dalene Goracke Jr./Sr. Honor Roll: 8th Grade: Destin Cunningham, Devon Goracke; 9th Grade: Danielle Reahard; 11th Grade: Ethan Dyson

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Northfield’s Dale earns honor in national contest Congratulations to Grant Dale of Northfield High School. His work, “Quarantined MUCH???,” was selected as one of five American Visions Nominees for this year.

This means that out of 1,410 total works entered in our region that Grant’s work is one of the five “Best-of-Show” works chosen to represent our region at the national level! At the national level one will be selected as the American Visions Medalist.

So, Grant has a one in five chance of winning the American Vision Medal at Nationals. Grant’s work was featured on the title wall of the exhibition and receive special recognition during the Virtual Awards Ceremony on Feb. 14.

Congratulations Grant and thank you to Art teacher Adam Zwiebel for all he does to support the artists at NHS. The Lagro Century Club will have its first meeting since October 2020.

Plans are to meet at Eugenia’s Restaurant on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 11:30 a.m.

Congratulations!

The Lagro Canal Foundation has received a $10,000 grant from the Wabash County Commissioners.

More news is forthcoming on the use of these generous funds.

Feb. 16 is National Almond Day; Feb. 17 is Ash Wednesday as well as Random Acts of Kindness Day; Feb. 19 is National Chocolate Mint Day and National Caregivers Day. The 2021 First Sunday Mass Season at Historic St. Patrick’s Church in Lagro will commence March 7 at 11 a.m.

Father Levi Nkwocha, Pastor of St. Bernard’s Church

Northfield High School student Grant Dale shows off the plaque he received for his work, “Quarantined MUCH???,” in the American Visions contest. in Wabash, will celebrate the Mass.

Other masses for the season will be held the first Sunday of each month at 11 a.m. through December 2021. Due to ongoing COVID restrictions, there will not be a traditional St. Patrick’s Day mass on March 17 this year.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, has worship services on Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school classes will meet between the two worship services at 9:30 a.m. The sermon theme for Feb. 21 is “Believe It or Not” based on Hebrews 11:1-4. The Men’s Group will meet Monday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Janene Wisniewski is still collecting pictures, bulletins, newsletters, or any other memorabilia for Dora Christian Church’s memory wall to celebrate their 150th anniversary (1871 – 2021). Please contact her at 260-906-6449 or email 1957cowgirl@gmail.co m if you have contributions or suggestions. The church also has a sign-up sheet in the foyer if you would like to

have a Commemorative Plate, Bell, Christmas Ornament, or Mug. The Lagro Community Church is planning to reopen March 7. The Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. in the basement.

Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents.

For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639.

The Lagro United Methodist Church, 1100 Main St., provides Drive Through Dinner Pick Up every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Pull up to the Fellowship Hall door and they will load your ready-to-eat meals into your vehicle. No registration is required.

Congratulations to Sophie at Northfield High School. She was recognized by her teachers for always working diligently to complete her assignments and stay caught up.

Lagro Happy Birthdays: Feb. 20 – Josh Gidley, Feb. 21 – Andrew Frieden, and Feb. 22 – Arden Heagy.

If you want your birthday or anniversary listed, please contact me at my email address listed above, or my cell phone 260-571-2577.

Also, we would like to publicize your community happenings.

Let’s share the news!

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Registration date set for Urbana baseball Urbana Baseball Little League Sign-up will be held at the Urbana Community building on Saturday February 27, 2021 from 12pm - 2 pm.

They are still looking for old photos of Urbana from 18001930. If anyone has any and wants to add them to the Urbana history album are to contact Shirley Anderson at 260-7743626. Please call. She will need them on or before March 15, 2021.

Shirley (Reed) Anderson: I would like to tell you a little something about this lovely lady. I have the pleasure of knowing Shirley since 2009.

She is married to a fellow Urbana Lion member and his name is Ronnie Anderson. Shirley has lived a lifetime in and around Urbana.

She has owned and operated a beauty shop since 1964. The

beauty shop is located out east of Urbana a quarter mile north of 500N on 150E. Shirley has two sons, Jay Reed and Mike Reed. They live on the family farm located on 400N and 600E in Urbana. The two boys are grain farmers and Pioneer Seed Salesmen. Shirley has four grandchildren and is very excited with anticipation for her first great grandchild due around late summer. She stated that she has been blessed and very grateful for her life and being a part of the Urbana community all of these years.

Ronnie and Shirley very much enjoy the simple way of country life in the Urbana area and would not change much of anything.

Prayer concerns: Scott Wilcox, Alma Devore, Lowell and Marilyn Karns,

Tonya Brunett, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, Bonita Snell. Our nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders, health providers, the ones who have contracted COVID-19 and the people who are trying to eradicate the virus.

Condolences from Michael & Bonita Snell to the Mirante family for the passing of Paul’s mother, Lois Mirante Dugan.

Birthday wishes: Feb. 19 Cindy Runkel, Feb. 20 Vanessa Wilcox, Feb. 21 Ed Fitch, Feb. 22 Lily Griffey and Feb. 24 Ridge McKillip.

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North Miami Elementary honor roll students announced Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell 260-774-3665 pinkynova71@ hotmail.com

Anniversary: Feb. 19 Bud and Connie Winters.

Urbana Streetlights: If you know of a light that has a problem give me a call. My number is (260) 774-3665. If I don’t answer, leave a brief message of the light’s address and what is wrong. I will have a work order made up and have the light fixed. Thank you for your help.

The Urbana Columnist: If anyone has an item or article about Urbana and they would like to share, just drop me an email at pinkynova71@hotmail.com and I will post it in my column.

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Officials from North Miami Elementary School have announced the honor roll for students grades one through six for trimester two of the 2020-21 school year.

Those receiving honors are: All A Honor Roll Grade 1: Oliver Bauder, Jax Behny, Michael Byers, Braden Campbell, Aubrey Clark, Dane Deardorff, Tenley DeMien, Addison Feller, Melodie Genga, Evelyn Hendrix, Michael Hostetler, Kolton Howard, Cynia Jumper, Bentley Miller, Jake Stuber, Kennadi Thorrington, Savannah Weaver, Autumn Wilder Grade 2: Peyton Collins, Hilary Lawson, Chloe Mahan, Daisy Mellen, Corinna Pickett, Braelynn Rairigh, Blake Rentschler, Natalie Sager, Alex Schwartz, Savannah Smith, Naomi Snavely, Bentley Stewart, Aolani Swafford, McKinley Tacheny, Callie Thorrington, Jubilee Werner Grade 3: Madilyn Hall, Izzac Myers, Zola See, Rainie Swafford, Keagan Wibel Grade 4: Evelyn Books, Kinley

Deardorff, Sydney Lane, Alexandria McGovern, Dean Pickett, Savannah Rentschler, Cole Thorrington Grade 5: Alexandria Blackford, Maddox Craft, Anna Gallian, Ella Gidley, Jace Hall, Nathan Hiffner, Emma Hughes, Trevor Kline, Porscha Pickett, Erika Raber, Sarah Snavely, Caleb Steele, Addyson Thomas, Leah Wessels Grade 6: Michelle Hawkins, Laina Kling, Karasyn Kuhn, Michael Miser, Leona Mullet, Zion See, Logan Smith, Kinzy Storm, Alan Wildermuth A-B Honor Roll Grade 1: Izabelle Brantley, Shane Briscoe, Jaxon Burton, Madeline Crist, Kaiden Czenkus, Mila Forsyth, Saylor Hall, Dean Haynes, Greyson Howard, Sawyer Kabage, Oliver McBride, Hudson Oldfather, Kainan Ousley, Ethen Quinn, Zaiden See, Cyrus Smith, Heidi Thelen, Jackson Thompson, Camden Troyer Grade 2: Khloe Aguilar, Amelliah Brogna, Kayden Brownlee, Chloe Carter, Addison Chumbley, Aubri

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AT SEMI-STATE & STATE!

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By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

Wabash’s Jared Brooks makes a move against an opponent on Saturday at the New Haven SemiState. Photos by Eric Christiansen

Brooks, Stroud return to state finals Wabash’s Jared Brooks and Manchester’s Dylan Stroud, both juniors, each advanced to the state finals for the second time after their performances at the New Haven SemiState Saturday, Feb. 13.

Brooks finished runner-up in the 113pound weight class while Stroud, at 132 pounds, also placed second.

Brooks, a 2019 semi-state champion and state qualifier at 106 pounds and a semi-state qualifier in 2020, lost to Bellmont’s Isaac Ruble by fall at 3:24 in the championship match Saturday. He will take a 37-2 record to Indianapolis this weekend.

Brooks defeated Northwood’s Lynkyn Ratcliff in his opening match Saturday by fall in 2:24. He followed that up with a major decision 12-0 win over Sam Ford from Northwood to earn his second trip to State.

Brooks made quick work of Beau Brabender from Northridge in the semifinals before falling short in the championship match.

Stroud suffered his first loss of the season in the championship match. In a battle of undefeated wrestlers, Leo senior Ian Heath beat Stroud

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Northfield and Blue River faced off for the third straight year in the girls basketball regional championship game Saturday night, Feb. 13, with the Lady Norse coming out on top in 2019, while the Lady Vikings moved on to semi-state in 2020.

Northfield, ranked No. 13 in Class 1A, won the rubber match in 2021, running away with a 6044 victory over No. 6 Blue River.

A 26-8 scoring run over the last 10 minutes of the first half proved to be the difference in the contest and the Lady Norse didn’t let the Lady Vikings back in the game.

Northfield jumped out to a 6-2 lead with baskets from Hannah Holmes, Kyra Kennedy, and Kearston Stout.

After Blue Rivers’ Maci Chamberlain hit a three-pointer, Holmes and Stout each scored to make it a 10-5 Northfield lead with 4:44 left in the first quarter.

The Lady Vikings tied the game at 12-12 before Northfield took control.

Baer broke the tie with a three-pointer, and Emma Hoover followed with a basket, giving the Lady Norse a 17-12 lead

Northfield’s Addi Baker (33) tries to work her way around Blue River’s Allly Madden. Photos

by Joseph Slacian after one quarter.

Hoover and Stout started the second quarter by hitting back-to-back threepointers to give Northfield some breathing room with a 23-12 lead.

Leading 26-18 with 3:34 remaining in the first half, Northfield closed out the second quarter with a bang.

Baskets from Hoover and Kennedy, along with a threepointer from Baer, gave the Lady Norse a 33-18 lead with 1:56 left in the half.

Northfield looked to be taking a 15point lead into the locker room but Hoover hit a long three at the buzzer to give the Lady Norse a 38-20 halftime lead.

Blue River showed

why they are a top team in Class 2A and in the regional championship game for the third year in a row, and why Chamberlin is one of the top players in the class as they started the second half.

Chamberlin hit back-to-back threepointers in the first 35 seconds of the third quarter, followed by a steal and layup from Abby Thornburgh, cutting Northfield’s lead to 38-28.

Hoover answered with a three-pointer for Northfield but Chamberlin responded with her thirdthree pointer of the quarter.

Then Northfield put the game away.

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Manchester’s Dylan Stroud tosses an opponent over his shoulder during a match at the New Haven Semi-State on Saturday.

by major decision 135, and will take a 37-1 record to State.

Stroud won the 126pound championship

last year in his second appearance at semi-state.

The Manchester junior won a method-

ical first-round match with a fall in 3:32 against Landon Roy from West Noble.

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Northfield defenders Kyra Kennedy (25) and Kearston Stout (42) try to cut off a passing lane for Blue River’s Abby Thornburgh during the second quarter of the Wes-Del Regional championship game.

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Brackets for the 113 and 132-pound divisions for the opening rounds of the IHSAA State Wrestling Finals.

Wrestling He followed that up with a state-qualifying 5-2 win over Reakus Shelton from Fort Wayne Snider, then won a 10-6 win against Jay County’s Cameron Clark in the semifinals.

Wabash had four other wrestlers at semi-state who saw their seasons end.

Senior Ethan Higgins (126 pounds), a state qualifier last year, lost his opening match against Logan Uhlman from Adams Central 14-7.

Senior Anthony Long (132) won his first match in a close 4-3 decision against Fremont’s Aiden

Hawkins before losing by pin in 54 seconds to Dominic Litchfield of Bellmont.

Junior Brayden Sickafus (138) lost his opening match to Jarrett Forrester of Columbia City by major decision 9-0.

Senior Grant Carandante saw his season end with a 7-1 loss to Ryan Sheets of Columbia City.

Junior Chad Wyatt Jr. (220) lost by pin with eight seconds left in his openinground match to finish his season.

For Manchester, Elijah Burlingame (138) came from a 7-1

...continued from Page 16 deficit to pull out a 13-12 win in the final seconds of his opening match against Jadyn Gilbert of Garrett.

He saw his senior season end, however, losing his second match to Daleville’s Julius Gerencser by fall in 1:51.

Freshman Preston Duffy went the distance but lost his first-round match to Jimtown’s Tim Hunter 8-2.

Senior Gavin Mize battled for six minutes but lost a 10-5 decision to Ian Clifford of Columbia City in his first match.

Northfield junior Jaydan Goshert lost to Hunter Page of Monroe Central by fall in 3:13 to end his season.

Teammate Micha Higgins saw his senior season come to an end with a 5-1 loss to Julante Hinton in the first round.

Brooks will face Bryce Denton from Penn in the first round of state Friday, while Stroud (37-1) will face Ben Dalton (37-1) from Monrovia.

Dalton beat Stroud last year in the 7th8th place match at State last year.

Kenzie Baer scored on a jumper, followed by a three-pointer from Addi Baker, then another basket from Baer to give the Lady Norse a 48-33 lead with 3:33 left in the third quarter.

Northfield controlled the tempo in the fourth quarter and put on the defensive pressure, holding the Lady Vikings to seven points, and celebrated the 60-44 lead.

Emma Hoover led a balanced attack with 13 points, eight assists, and two rebounds, followed by Baer with 12 points and six rebounds, Stout with 12 points, seven rebounds, and five steals, and Kennedy with 10 points, four rebounds, and three steals.

Baker added seven points, seven rebounds, eight assists, and three steals, followed by Holmes with four points and one rebound, and Addy Rosen with two points.

Game 1 Northfield 72, Clinton Central 34 Northfield advanced to the championship game by crushing Clinton Central 72-34 Saturday afternoon.

Northfield jumped out to a 9-1 lead before Clinton Central pulled it to within five points at 11-6. After that, the outcome was never in doubt.

The Lady Norse went on a quick 10-0 run to take a 21-6 lead and made it 34-13 at the end of the first quarter.

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Lady Norse forward Kenzie Baer gets a shot off while surrounded by three Clifton Central defenders during the opening round game of the Wes-Del Regional. Photos by Joseph Slacian outscored the Lady Bulldogs 14-6 in the second quarter for a 48-19 halftime lead and coasted the rest of the way.

Emma Hoover led Northfield with 14 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and three steals, followed

by Kennedy with 12 points, six assists, and two steals, Stout with 12 points, four rebounds, three steals, and two assists, and Holmes with 10 points and eight rebounds.

Baker had seven points, seven

rebounds, nine assists, and four steals, followed by Baer with eight points and six rebounds, Eden Hoover with five points and four rebounds, and Rosen with two points, four rebounds, and three steals.

Ainsley Dale and Jenna Krom each grabbed two rebounds.

Northfield (21-5) will face No. 7 Pioneer (23-4) in the single-game semistate at Logansport at 1 p.m.

Squires stop Peru for TRC win The Manchester Squires broke a 7-7 tie with the visiting Peru Tigers by going on a 16-2 run to close out the first quarter with a 23-9 lead and held off a fourthquarter Peru comeback attempt to secure an 87-74 win Friday night, Feb. 12.

Manchester took its biggest lead of the game of 66-44 early in the fourth quarter and led 72-52 with 4:31 remaining before Peru battled back.

Hamby led the Squires with 24 points, followed by

Zolman with 20, Carter with 18, Cade Jones with 10.

Northfield 67, Bluffton 55 Northfield took an early 17-6 lead against Bluffton and were able to hold off the Tigers in a 67-55 win Friday, Feb. 12.

Northfield led 23-17 at halftime but Bluffton cut the lead to 40-39 at the end of three quarters.

The Norse responded in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Tigers 27-16 to pull out the win. On the night the Norse hit 9-

18 three-pointers.

Leading the way was Dillon Tomlinson and Clayton Tomlinson, each scoring 18 points.

Haupert scored 15 points and Jayden Peas scoring 13 points.

Rochester 57, Southwood 54 In a back-and-forth tussle, the Southwood Knights couldn’t hold on to a fourth quarter lead, falling to Rochester 57-54 in a TRC matchup Feb. 9 at Rochester.

Carson Rich led the Knights with 16

points, followed by Alex Farr with 12 points and Dawson Filip with 10 .

Rochester 67, Wabash 57 The Wabash Apaches and Rochester Zebras traded the lead throughout their TRC contest but the Zebras pulled away in the fourth quarter to grab a 67-57 win Friday, Feb. 12.

Trevor Daughtry led the Apaches with 19 points, followed by Joe Leland with 13 points, and Jasper Walter with 10.

Emma Hoover attempts to work her way through two Clifton Central defenders during opening round play of the Wes-Del Regional on Saturday afternoon.

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Cook for your Life!

By Laura Kurella

Good food is one of the most underestimated elements of good health, and it’s often overlooked when we are ill, or tackling serious illnesses like cancer.

When you consider how harsh the ill effects both of cancer and its therapies are—fatigue, loss of lean body mass, infection, and blood-clotting difficulties, to name just a few—it’s a no-brainer to see how positively our bodies can be influenced, especially at these times, by optimal nutrition.

Discovering firsthand during the treatment of her breast cancer, two-time cancer survivor, Ann Ogden Gaffney, found powerful relief for her symptoms through cooking, then realized that other patients and families could benefit from the skills and techniques she’d learned.

“During my second bout with cancer,” Gaffney stated, “I realized that my (selftaught) cooking skills were helping me to navigate the side effects of treatment better than most of my fellow patients in the chemo suite. I started sharing tips and recipes with them, which a year later morphed into my first free cooking class. This was the day that ‘Cook for Your LIFE’ was born!”

Forming the nonprofit in 2007, Gaffney’s “Cook for Your Life” work has touched hundreds of thousands of lives, and spawned a cookbook by the same name, which earned a nomination for a James Beard Award.

“Since then we have grown to reach more than 3.5 million people through our subscription-free webs i t e , Cookforyourlife.org, and serve over 10,000 cancer patients through our work with major NYC hos-

pital systems and cancer organizations in the tri-state area.”

Co-authoring several peer-reviewed papers on studies, which validate the effectiveness of Cook For Your LIFE’s healthy cooking and eating programs, Gaffney’s cancer care work continues to expand.

“We are excited to launch a new collaboration with researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, home of the oldest cancer prevention program in the United States!”

Offering up a free online resource that, in addition to tons of information, also offers a treasure trove of recipes, all sorted according to where you are at in your treatment journey.

However, the recipes are so amazing, healthy, and delicious that you don’t have to be ill or in need to indulge in them.

Here now is a sampling, tagged by need, from the cookforyourlife.org website and cookbook. Enjoy!

To win a free copy of the cookbook, simply be the first one to mention it on any of my social media platforms. Good luck!

Fatigue: Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn Wow! What a way to get three favorite tastes in the same bowl together! This Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn is a truly delicious, finger-licking treat, and couldn’t be easier to make, so get popping!

Prep time: 2 minutes; Cook time: 15 minutes; Total time; 17 minutes; Servings: 8.

3 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 cup popcorn kernels 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons peanut butter 1. Put oil and popcorn in a large saucepot with a tight lid.

Turn heat to mediumhigh, and continuously shake pot, back and forth, over heat.

2. Keep the lid on, and keep shaking pot, until popping slows down. Remove from heat. Empty into a bowl, and sprinkle with salt.

3. In a microwave safe dish, melt chocolate and peanut butter to g ether-approximately 20 seconds.

4.

Pour chocolate/peanut butter mixture over popcorn while still warm then toss to combine.

In Treatment: Butter Poached Garlic Shrimp When you’re craving something light and protein packed, these butter shrimp should hit the spot.

While the recipe consists of only a few ingredients that need just 15 minutes to come together, this dish has an impressive, rich flavor. The garlic adds a spicy kick to the buttery sauce, so definitely have a slice of bread on hand to mop up any extra!

Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time: 15 minutes; Total time: 30 minutes; Servings: 4-6 1 cup butter 1 cup water 10-15 garlic cloves, chopped 2 pounds peeled and deveined frozen shrimp 1 bunch scallions(green onions), chopped salt and pepper to taste 1. In a medium pot over medium heat, combine butter, water, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, bring to a simmer, and melt butter.

2. Add shrimp, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink. Add scallions. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Serve with grilled bread or over pasta.

Fighting Nausea: Ginger Hibiscus Tea This tea is a great drink to have during chemo treatment. It

Cook for Your Life focuses on the importance of eating appealing foods during and after chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery, offering up treats that help stir up your appetite! Recipes and photos courtesy of cookforyourlife.org.

combines hibiscus and ginger, a truly heavenly blend. The result is glorious, naturally ruby red tea rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, and a n t i o x i d a n t flavonoids. Try it poured over ice for a refreshingly different summer drink. Dried hibiscus flowers have a wonderful tart taste that pleasantly neu-

tralizes any bad taste in the mouth from chemo drugs plus hibiscus has the added benefit of lowering high blood pressure. Ginger brings spiciness as it cools the body and aids the digestion. So good!

Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 5 minutes; Total time: 10 minutes; Servings: 6-8.

1/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers 2-inch ginger root, thinly sliced, about 20 slices 6-8 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons honey, or agave nectar or to taste 1. Place dried hibiscus flowers and ginger into a pot big enough to hold 8 cups.

Cover with boiling

water, and steep for 5 minutes or until you have the desired strength. The longer you leave it to steep, the stronger and more intense the flavor will be.

2. Strain tea into a jug or carafe through a fine sieve. It will be a gorgeous dark red.

Stir in agave or honey, to taste. Serve hot or poured over ice.

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

Articles For Sale

Employment

FOR SALE: Cubii exercise

T & R SERVICES is seek-

machine, brand new. $300

ing a part-time drill press

OBO, 765-833-2614.

operator. $15/hr plus com-

TRI-AXLE DUMP truck driver needed, Competitive pay, experience preferred 260-5190283.

VARIED FOODSERVICE positions available through Sodexo

at

University.

Manchester Competitive

wages. Full and Part-time

mission. Must be 18 years

available. Visit indeed.com

old. 260-225-0416.

or call April at 260-9825259.

Wanted

Laborer Needed Intermittent Laborer Position at Salamonie River State Forest Job Description: Position works as a general laborer at Salamonie River State Forest and Frances Slocum State Forest to maintain and clean property buildings, grounds, and facilities. Assists property staff to provide safe and clean recreational facilities.

Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to: Landscaping, mowing, and trimming Trash collection and litter cleanup Cleaning and maintenance of restrooms, vault toilets Clean-up and site maintenance of campgrounds, picnic shelters, and playgrounds Maintenance, painting, cleaning and repairs to buildings, structures, and signs Maintenance and construction of hiking and horse trails Firewood cutting, splitting, and processing Vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair Periodic assistance to resource management staff Customer services and security Preferred Experience: High school diploma or GED Valid Indiana driver’s license Good communication and customer service skills Ability to operate tractors, riding mowers, weed trimmers, herbicide sprayers, chainsaws, small utility vehicles, power tools, etc.

Ability to carry out assigned tasks with general instruction and little supervision Ability to work in adverse weather conditions Additional Comments: This is an intermittent position working three days a week from the beginning/middle of March through December 2021.

Position may include weekend and holiday work hours.

Majority of work is outdoors. Outdoor work includes work in all weather conditions.

If you are interested in the position, please call our office at 260-782-0430 for more information. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WIDOWED RETIREE wants housekeeper/cook in exchange for room & board. Nice home. Upscale neighborhood. Call Colonel Carlton at 765-469-0137 between 7pm-8pm, Monday-Sunday.

For Rent

2 BEDROOM DUPLEX W/D Hookup, A/C, Quiet Neighborhood on South Side No Smoking, No Pets $600/mo., $400/deposit Renter pays utilities

260-571-9391

2020 STORAGE, located on Washington Street in North Manchester, currently has storage units available for rent. Several sizes available. Contact us at 260-982-4797.

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For Rent cont.

FOR RENT: Nice, remodeled ranch, 3 bedrooms. 4 miles south of Wabash on SR 15. Deposit & references required. $685/month. Call 260-7052202.

ONE BEDROOM house for rent. Preferably single person. Near Richvalley, IN. $500/month. Absolutely no pets. 765-301-0135.

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Wabash Castings, Inc. is a 40-year company specializing in manufacturing aluminum castings in green sand and is a leader in technically complex aluminum castings. We have built an excellent reputation within the aluminum foundry industry and continue to deliver and produce the highest quality aluminum castings. We are known for large complex cored aluminum castings.

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Maintenance A Technician­up to $35.00/hr Maintenance B Technician­up to $26.50/hr Foundry Technician Furnace Tender

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