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By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com local youngster has cultivated two of her passions — art and community service — into a venture that has already paid dividends in warmed hearts and ear-to-ear smiles.

Maddy Easton Stahl, a third grader at Southwood Elementary School, began making homemade cards for the holidays and delivering them to residents in local longterm care facilities. According to her mother, Alexandria Stahl, the idea came to the 9-year-old as a result of her most recent birthday, and the gifts she received for that special day.

“She received craft items for her ninth birthday on Nov. 16,” said Alexandria. “During Thanksgiving break, she asked to make cards like they did last year in second grade.”

Maddy’s mom, a licensed nurse, had the connections to get the girl’s artwork into the hands of local nursing home residents. “She (Maddy) used to visit the residents, and always enjoyed seeing them,” said Alexandria.

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Local resident helps Richvalley Lions

Jonathan Bouse, a regular donor to the Richvalley Lions blood drive at the Richvalley Community Building, helped the organization in another way.

After a recent blood drive, Bouse asked Lions Club member Doug Simons if they needed any financial assistance for the drive.

“The Lions Club has always covered any cost associated with their sponsorship of this Red Cross event, except for one issue,” Simons told The Paper of Wabash County in an email.

“That issue was that we couldn’t get mobile phone reception inside the metal building.

“Our Lions Club felt like the money we raise for various projects we

support, took priority over fixing this one day problem that only occurs every eight weeks.

Simons explained that the service would be nice to have, but wasn’t an “urgent need.”

Bouse approached a company he is associated with, Thrivent, a not-for-profit financial services organization that seeks out opportunities to support worth causes across the country.

The firm donated $500 to go toward the cost of the $650 phone booster system installed in the community building.

“Now everyone has phone service, including the Red Cross staff who, for the last six years have had to go outside, no matter what the weather

Richvalley Lions Club’s Doug Simons (left) thanks John Bouse, a blood donor who recently helped make it possible to send and receive mobile telephone calls from inside the Richvalley Community Building. Photo provided was, to use their phones if they needed to check on any personal business, like, did the kids get off the bus OK, and things of that nature,” Simons said. “The Richvalley Lions would just like to acknowledge the effort of Jonathan Bouse and thank

him and Thrivent for this much

appreciated service.”

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MHS senior named 2022 Lilly Scholar

By Joseph Slacian and Eric Christiansen Christmas came a little early for Manchester High School senior Jackson Austin.

Austin was surprised on Friday, Dec. 17, during a ceremony at MHS in which he was named the 2022 Lille Endowment Community Scholarship recipient for Wabash County.

“I kept telling myself that I didn’t get it. I’m waiting for an answer,” said Austin. “It’s a great experience. I’ve had it in my head for so long that I wanted it, and to have it finally here now, it’s amazing.

“It’s like a fruit of my labors to see everything come through, especially in this way and with this award, knowing what it’s going to do for me in the future.”

Austin’s mother, Paula Austin, and his grandmother, Karen Austin, were among those attending the ceremony Friday afternoon.

“I’m just ecstatic,” his mother said. “I’m just so happy for him. He’s worked so hard for this and I’m so very proud of him.”

His grandmother said, “It’s a godsend. I am just so happy that he won it.

“He worked very hard for it. It takes

determination to overcome barriers to going to college,” said Julie Garber, program director for the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

“By providing this scholarship, we are helping one more Wabash County student earn a college degree, and we are encouraging one more future

Julie Garber, program director for the Community Foundation of Wabash County, congratulates Jackson Austin after he learned he received the 2022 Lilly Scholar. Photo by Eric Christiansen

a lot off his plate, and mine. So, I don’t have to worry about it. It is just an amazing thing they do and I hope it can continue.”

In receiving the honor, Austin will receive full tuition, required fees and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis leading to a bachelor’s degree at any eligible Indiana public or private non-profit college or university.

Austin plans to attend Butler University to study business law and eventually attend law school.

The scholars may also participate in the Lilly Scholars Network (LSN), which connects scholars with resources and opportunities to be active leaders on

their campuses and in their communities. Both the scholarship program and LSN are supported by grants from Lilly Endowment to Independent Colleges of Indiana.

Lilly scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character and leadership.

Austin is an exceptional student, a hard worker and has demonstrated strength of character in the face of life’s challenges. His focus is not just on his own success; he generously gives his time

and talents to others through scouting, camp counseling, volunteering for Meals on Wheels and repairing trails at Salamonie State Forest.

“I tell students that the recipient we are looking for demonstrates a balance between a great academic record and a lot of

leader, one more engaged citizen.”

Faith Macy received the scholarship in 2019.

“I have had an extraordinary time at the University of Evansville,” she said. I’ve made the dean’s list. I’ve made some amazing friends; we enjoy running to Starbucks together after particularly

hard nursing tests.

Plus, I have gotten to encounter entirely different political, cultural and religious values that have challenged me and improved who I am as a person.

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Wabash City, MSD districts receive BLG grants

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com Two school corporations have benefitted from a grant program designed to give educators a financial tool to make improvements to their facilities.

At board of trustee meetings for both Wabash City Schools on Dec. 13 and Metropolitan School District of Wabash County on Dec. 14, board members learned that an organization known as Brighter Futures Indiana had provided grants for various programs within those districts.

Known as Build, Learn, Grow Stabilization Grants, Wabash City Schools received $281,833, while the board for MSDWC agreed to approve its grant of $187,451 from Brighter Futures Indiana.

During the Dec. 13 meeting, L.H. Carpenter Early Learning Center Director Kathy Wilson told the board that much of the grant money would be used to improve the playground at the center.

“I plan to use the money to put solid surface on both of our playgrounds, finish fencing the rest of one of the playgrounds and put exit gates to the back of each playground and stipend our preschool teachers that have a CDA or associate’s degree,” she said. “We will then look at other needs when we see how

much we have left after these projects.”

Wilson added that the money would help with the purchase of a storage shed for outside toys and for the purchase of cots.

“The Build, Learn, Grow Stabilization grant is a non-competitive and its designed to provide short-term funding to early care and education and out of school time programs that have faced increased

costs and challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Wabash City Schools Superintendent Dr. Amy Sivley. “It allows them to stabilize their operations and build capacity for the future, and we really want to congratulate Carpenter for being selected for this grant.”

Wilson also told the board the money would be used for stipends to be issued to paraprofessionals who

are seeking advanced degrees.

At MSDWC, Superintendent Mike Keaffaber said decisions haven’t been discussed in regard to how to best use the money.

He said the school corporation received a total grant of $187,451 — $135,504 of which will be awarded to Little Norse Preschool, while Little Knights Preschool is set to receive $51,847.

“Currently, across the state of

Indiana, 3,020 providers have applied for this grant and 2,684 providers have

received funding totaling over $118 million,” said Janette Moore, principal of Metro

North Elementary School who also oversees preschool programming.

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“Programs must utilize funding to support the personnel costs, facility maintenance or improvement, COVID 19 safety, business continuation, mental health

supports, and/or health and safety. At this time, our Metro North Little Norse and Southwood Elementary Little Knights preschools are developing our

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Mom said her ambitious third grader spent Thanksgiving break making 30 handmade cards.

“I cut out the card stock and she completed the Christmas drawing on each card,” said Alexandria. “Each card is different.

They aren’t addressed to anyone specifically.

The inside reads, ‘Happy Holidays from our house to yours, Maddy and Easton Stahl.’”

Easton is Maddy’s brother.

Alexandria serves as proofreader and delivery person.

She said the aspiring Hallmark employee took the project serious enough to do research on her new craft. The predrawing legwork involved going online to receive virtual instruction on drawing techniques.

“Maddy, has such a huge heart,” she

said. “All of her teachers will say, ‘She is the first to help, always.’ She loves to be creative, and my walls and fridge can only hold so many drawn pictures. We are very proud of our daughter. She never asks to be recognized, but will be the first to help anyone in need. We hope her cards bring some joy to the residents. She

plans on how to best utilize our funding to support our students, staff and community. The grant funds are expendable until Sept. 30, 2023.”

enjoyed doing this project, and felt very proud of her artwork.”

Maddy’s selflessness as described by her family comes out when she talks about her motives for making cards for nursing home residents.

“I knew that they were lonely and I wanted them to have a merry Christmas,” she said.

According to the Brighter Futures Indiana website, “Early childhood education plays a

vital role in Indiana’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

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Lilly Scholar and I’m so lucky to be able to attend a university that I love.”

In nominating Wabash County’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholar, consideration was given to criterion related to academic achievement, financial need, essays, an outstanding record in school, and community engagement. After the field of applicants was narrowed down, nominees were submitted to the statewide administrator of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program, ICI, for the selection of

scholarship recipients.

Jim Smith, chair of the LECS review panel, speaks highly of the annual crop of LECS applicants.

“We are so proud of Wabash County students,” he said.

“They are the evidence that this county prizes education and sees education as the way to create the future that we want for our county.

Choosing between them is often difficult.

“Our review process gives point values to more than 10 criteria, and while the competition is always close, there is always one person

...continued from Page 3 who fits the bill better than the rest. Fortunately, students who are not selected as Lilly Scholars are eligible for other Community Foundation scholarships.”

The primary purposes of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program are: to help raise the level of educational attainment in

Indiana; to increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations can play in their communities; and to encourage and support the efforts of current and past Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to engage with each other to improve the quality of life in Indiana generally and in local communities.

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Ellen Ragan, 57

John Mort, 82

Employed at McDonald’s

‘She had fire’

Retired from Zimmer Corp.

Oct. 5, 1958 – Dec. 11, 2021

Aug. 10, 1964 – Dec. 12, 2021

July 20, 1939 – Dec. 11, 2021

Kathy ‘Momma’ Miller, 63

Kathy Lynn “Momma” Miller, 63, of Lagro, passed away at 12:06 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on Oct. 5, 1958, in Wabash, to Murline Copeland and Shellia Louise (Murray) Davidson.

Kathy was a 1976 graduate of Wabash High School. Kathy married David Miller on March 10, 1978, in LaFontaine Methodist Church.

He passed away on Oct. 2, 2003. Kathy was a long-time employee of McDonald’s in Wabash. She enjoyed quilting and sewing, doing puzzles, but most of all she enjoyed her family and grandchildren.

Kathy is survived by two sons; Willie (Angela) Miller, of Swayzee, and John Miller, of Wabash; stepfather, Jack Davidson of Lagro; five grandchildren; Garrett (Tori) Vrooman, of Marion, Ryanne Airgood, of Wabash, Reign (Collin) Williams, of Sweetser, Tyler Miller, of Swayzee, Aubrey Miller, of Swayzee; two brothers; Andy (Krysha) Davidson, of Muncie, and Jimmy (Priscilla) Davidson, of Muncie; four sisters; Sharon (Rod) Hanes, of Peru, Veva (Tom) Torres, of Wabash, Patricia Copeland, of Wabash, Jana Futrell, of Peru; and also, many nieces and nephews.

She is proceeded in death by her husband, David Miller, one son, Christopher, one brother, David Copeland, and one great-grandchild, Penelope Williams.

Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial was at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Marion.

Visitation was Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with Kathy Lynn Miller’s final arrangements.

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

Ellen Mason (Custer) Ragan, 57, North Manchester, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, at home, under Hospice care, surrounded by family and love.

She was born Aug. 10, 1964, in Huntington, to Hugh “Doc” and Rebecca Land Custer, who preceded her in death. She married Randy Ragan on April 7, 1990, in Orangedale, Fla. After graduation from Huntington High School in 1982, Ellen moved to Florida and worked in the hotel industry where she met her husband, and had two sons. In 2000, daughter Sarah Mason Ragan died at birth.

In 2007 her family moved to North Manchester, where she worked in the North Manchester Public Library, and for the past 10 years has worked at the Wabash Carnegie Public Library.

Survivors include husband, Robert Daniel “Randy” Ragan, two sons, Jonathan Daniel Ragan, and Michael Elijah Ragan, of North Manchester; brothers, Steve (and his two sons) of Tucson, Ariz., Sam (Alice and one son) from Markle, and another son from Elgin, Texas; a sister, Janet Mason Custer Burchett (and her three daughters and four grandchildren) from Eugene,Ore. Ellen had a wry sense of humor, tender heart, and “she had fire.” She is a two-time cancer survivor. The first was discovered the year Michael was born and she powered through. Later, she battled breast cancer. This is Ellen: The doctor, talking about how the cancer would likely wind up in the other breast.

Without batting an eye, she says “Take ‘em both.” It was NonAlcoholic Liver Cirrhosis that led to her death.

She had such courage and is an inspiration to her family and friends by being so strong. In the hospital, when she learned that she would not be able to get a liver transplant, she made peace with it and was calm and ready to go home.

There will be no service until spring at the Maple Grove private family cemetery, where there will be a small, simple memorial.

The Ragan family is grateful for the love and support from our friends, neighbors, and community. Ellen’s co-workers at the library were flexible with all her medical appointments and shorter hospital stays, with such compassion. We also thank all of the doctors, nurses, and staff from the Parkview Hospital system, and also our local EMTs/police/fireman who have been to our home many times.

The family has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.

Charles ‘Martin’ Nelson, 73 Charles Adren “Martin” Nelson, 73, Opp, Ala., died Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.

Visitation and services were Friday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service.

Burial in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Joyce Ann Whitesell, 66 Worked at Peabody Retirement Community Dec. 20, 1954 – Nov. 22, 2021 Joyce Ann (White) Whitesell, 66, North Manchester, died Nov. 22, 2021.

She was born Dec. 20, 1954.

Visitation and celebration of life were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, Huntington.

John Ervin Mort, 82, of North Manchester, passed away at 9:03 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at his home.

He was born on July 20, 1939, in Indianapolis, to Loren & Ruth (Callison) Mort.

He graduated in 1957 from Warsaw High School, served in the Indiana National Guard, and was a lifetime Warsaw / North Manchester area resident. He was married on July 15, 1978, in North Manchester, to Marsha K. Penrod who survives. He retired from Zimmer Corporation in Warsaw after 39 years and worked as a crossing guard for Manchester Community Schools for 4 years.

He was a member of the North Manchester United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed watching the weather channel, listening to smooth jazz, eating out at his favorite Florida restaurant, riding his bike, sitting in the sauna / hot tub, reading the Bible, and especially Notre Dame football.

He is survived by: wife, Marsha Mort of North Manchester; three daughters – Barb (Tom) Arnett of Bullard, Texas, Jody (Scott) Rockwell of North Manchester and Kelly (Lee) Mort of Clinton Township, Mich.; two sons – Don Mort of North Manchester and Terry Mort of Orlando, Fla.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Linda Davis of Warsaw.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation and a Celebration of Life were Saturday, December 18, 2021. at North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 E. Second St., North Manchester. Burial will take place in the Fairview Cemetery in Servia at a later date.

Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw, IN is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Strauss Peabody Aquatic Center, c/o Community Foundation of Wabash County, 220 E. Main St., North Manchester, IN 46962, or Kitchen Building Fund, c/o North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 E. Second St., North Manchester, IN 46962.

To send condolences to the family of John Mort, please visit www.cremationserviceskc.com

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Jesse Case Sr., 95

Worked at Ritz Carlton

May 10, 1926 – Dec. 14, 2021

Riders participate in the Shop With a Cop fundraiser earlier this year.

Ride raises $11,000-plus for Shop With a Cop The 18th Annual Shop with a Cop Charity Ride and Auction raised $11,397 for the charity.

Mike, Corky and Tom Hall along with Katie and Chris Crace thank Genn and Buck and the crew at Scotty’s Bar, Wabash EMA , Randy Hall and Robby Watson -Auctioneers.

Thanks also to Brandts Harley Davidson, Millwright Solutions LLC, DJ’s Construction, Stor-A-Way, Wabash Valley Chrysler,Crace’s Auto Salvage,Stitches by Corky, Hall’s Performance, Tim Adams State Continued on Page 10

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Derrick Shelton, 57

U.S. Army veteran Jesse Leo Case, Sr, 95, of Wabash, died at 4:20 pm, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at his home.

He was born on May 10, 1926, in Bardstown, Ky., to John Henry and Viola Pearl (Kennedy) Case.

Jesse was a U.S. Army veteran. He married Eliza Bell Foley in Wabash on July 3, 1958; she died March 30, 2012.

He worked several years at Celotex in Lagro and worked at Crystal Flash in Wabash, retiring after 13 years. He attended the Wabash Chapel Church of God. Jesse enjoyed bowling, fishing and loved the Lord. He was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan since 1945. Jesse was a Democrat his entire life, but was a huge Donald Trump fan.

He is survived by seven children, Jesse “Leo” (Georgia) Case Jr. of Fremont, Ohio, Larry (Margaret) Case and Dennis Case, both of Wabash, Randy (Linda) Case of Lodi, Calif., Brenda (William) Story of Wabash, Leon (Teresa) Case of Peru, and Belinda (Wayne) Osborne of Wabash; 38 grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren, and several great-greatgrandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, son, Fred Miller, daughter, Kathy Keller, and grandchildren Clinton Case, Stacey Miller, Chad Keller, and Tim Keller.

Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Ralph Johnson officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is the Alzheimer’s and Dimentia Foundation.

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

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July 9, 1964 – Dec. 14, 2021

Glenna Pogue, 91 Member of Eastern Star Oct. 24, 1930 – Dec. 14, 2021 Glenna (Harrell) Pogue, 91, passed away on Dec. 14, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation in LaFontaine.

She was born on Oct. 24, 1930, to Glenn and Iva (Davis) Harrell.

Glenna was a 1948 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Vaughn Pogue on Aug. 15, 1948. Glenna was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church and a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star LaFontaine Chapter No.301. She loved to travel and visit with people. In her spare time, she quilted, read, and worked puzzles.

Glenna is survived by one son, Von Pogue, of Huntington; grandson, Robb (Lelas) Rapp; great- granddaughter, Crystal Rapp; great-great-granddaughter, Sophia Rapp; great-great-grandsons August and Theodore; numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She is proceeded in death by her husband, Vaughn; daughter, Rosie J. (Charles) Rapp, daughter in-law Cheryl Pogue; sister, Betty Stair, brother, Lowell Harrell; and niece, Sandra Trisler.

Visitation and funeral services were Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery.

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

Preferred memorials are to the LaFontaine United Methodist Church or to a charitable organization of the donor’s choice.

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

Derrick Shane Shelton, 57, of Lagro, passed away at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born on July 9, 1964, to Ernest R. and Vera N. (Parsons) Shelton in Wabash.

Derrick was a graduate of Northfield High School in 1982. He also graduated from Heartland Career Center with a Certificate in Auto Body Repair. He was awarded artist of the year in 1982 and his painting still hangs today. He worked at the Shirt Shed in the ‘80s, then Artistic Designs, then onto the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Naples, Fla., as a manager and director of the fitness center. He was awarded 5-star employee of the year; his Mother was invited and attended the banquet held in his honor. Due to health issues, he returned home to Wabash and took a job for McDonald Funeral Home. Derrick enjoyed hunting, fishing, and Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He was an avid Indianapolis Colts and Kentucky Wildcats Fan. He loved spending time with family, friends, and grandchildren. He was also a member of Wabash Free Will Baptist Church in Wabash.

Derrick is survived by his mother, Vera Shelton of Lagro; daughters Chelsea (Joe) Beard of North Manchester, and Brittany Shelton of Tennessee; granddaughter Kensley Thompson; grandson Everett Thompson; girlfriend Karen McKenzie, of Lagro; one sister Adrena Shelton of Wabash. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Heather, Justin, and Carlee, he was very proud of them.

He is proceeded in death by his father and brother, Ernest Shelton and Maurice Shelton.

Derrick was an upstanding man who left inspiration to the one’s left here to mourn his loss. To honor his memory; his last wishes would be to be an organ donor.

Visitation and funeral services were Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at Wabash Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie St, Wabash, with Bill Crank and Tod Masters officiating. Burial will be at Lagro Cemetery.

Visitation also was on Saturday Dec. 18, 2021 at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave. Wabash.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, have been trusted with Derrick Shelton’s final arrangements.

NMPD warns of possible scam NORTH MANCHESTER — The North Manchester Police Department is responding to a series of complaints from citizens who reported receiving suspicious phone calls, which police determined to be attempts at fraud.

“The callers are saying they are representatives of the Publishers Clearing House and the person receiving the call has won,” department officials said in a press release. “They tell

the person they must pay so much money in order to receive the larger amount of money they have supposedly won.”

The police department said the callers are asking that the money be sent in cash or certified check.

“Please remember, if you have to pay money to get money, it’s most likely a scam,” officials said. “Don’t give out any personal information and hang up.”

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Tana Dingess, 69

December 22, 2021

Naomi Davenport, 92

Thomas Hummer, 84

Worked at Eaton Controls

Enjoyed reading

Served in National Guard

March 20, 1952 – Dec. 12, 2021

Dec. 11, 1929 – Dec. 15, 2021

Jan. 6, 1937 – Dec. 15, 2021

Tana Rose (Fivecoate) Dingess, 69, Fort Wayne, formerly of North Manchester, passed away on Dec. 12, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

The daughter of Loren and Carolyn (Carl) Fivecoate, Tana was born March 20, 1952 in Peru.

On Nov. 4, 1988, Tana married Jackie Ray Dingess and the two were married for 30 years before Jackie passed away on Aug., 15, 2019.

During their time together, Tana worked at Eaton Controls for 35 years.

After Jackie’s passing, Tana moved to Fort Wayne so she could be closer to her grandchildren. She was a sweet, kindhearted woman who loved attending her grandsons’ sporting events and spending time with them. Tana was skilled in the kitchen and could make anything, which her family always enjoyed. She enjoyed relaxing by going shopping.

The memory of Tana Rose Dingess will be forever cherished by her daughter, Brandy (Tyler) Rash, Grabill; sons, Stacy (Angie) Helton, Columbia City, Jackie R. Dingess and Joshua Dingess, both of Laketon; brothers, Lonny (Sally) Fivecoate, Fort Wayne, Rick Fivecoate, and Larry (Mary Dingess) Fivecoate, both of Chili; and four grandchildren.

Tana was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jackie Ray Dingess; and sister-in-law, Dyanne Fivecoate.

Family and friends may call Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery, County Road 300 East and County Road 1000 North, Servia. A graveside service will begin at the conclusion of calling. Pastor J.P. Freeman will be officiating.

The family of Tana Dingess has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.

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Naomi J. Davenport, 92, of rural Wabash, went to be with the Lord at 2:40 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at her home.

She was born on Dec. 11, 1929, in Converse, to Grover Merle and Lelia Mae (Miller) Sailors.

Naomi was a 1948 graduate of Linlawn High School in Wabash.

She married William M. Davenport in Wabash on April 20, 1951; he died Sept.

19, 1994. Naomi worked in the circulation department for the Wabash Plain Dealer for 20 years. She was a member of Wabash Alliance Church. She enjoyed reading, working on puzzles, watching tv, and taking care of her three cats.

She is survived by five children, Darrell Lee Davenport and Marilyn Marie Davenport, both of Wabash, Mark William Davenport of Roann, Dean Eldon (Cassy) Davenport of Logansport, and John Rex (Barbara) Davenport of Peru; daughter-in-law, Sherrie Davenport of Louisa, Va.; five grandchildren, Heather (Jesse) Elza and Cayla (AJ) Jackson, both of Fort Wayne, Carrie (Matthew) Becker of Orlando, Fla., Sarah (John) Schwarz II of Royal Center, and Brian (Amelia) Davenport of Noblesville; five greatgrandchildren, Jakob Schwarz, Leo Schwarz, and Lucas Schwarz, all of Royal Center, William Davenport of Noblesville, and Bryson Elza of Fort Wayne; two special great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Dale Davenport and David Davenport, daughter-in-law, Cathy Davenport, brother, Max Sailors, and her sister, Kathryn Scholes.

Funeral services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Kurt Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion.

Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

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

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Thomas William “Tom” Hummer, 84, of Kokomo, died 8:25 am, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. He was born on Jan. 6, 1937, in Lincolnville, to James and Clelta (Spivey) Hummer.

Tom graduated from Lagro High School in 1955, while also working on his family’s farm. On July 21, 1962, Thomas married Darlene (Penn) Hummer with services officiated by the Rev. Jesse Martin, Church of the Nazarene, Wabash. He served his country by joining the Indiana National Guard in Wabash & Huntington from 1955 to 1964, which included him being stationed in Fort Smith, Ark., and three 3-year enlistments, ranking E-8 on discharge in 1964, all being honorable discharges.

Tom took flying lessons and received his license in Wabash. He and two other friends purchased a Piper and flew that for a few years. Tom worked for Minneapolis Honeywell and General Tire in Wabash.

He also worked for Macintosh, Inc. in Berne and Kendallville, before moving to Kokomo to work for Accurate Parts, Kokomo & Steel Parts in Tipton. Tom was a former member of the Hanna Masonic Lodge No.61 in Wabash.

After retirement from auto manufacturing, Tom drove a school bus for Northwestern School District in Kokomo for approximately 10 years. In his younger years, he attended Bachelor Creek Church in Wabash. Later, he attended the Church of the Nazarene in Wabash, and Fort Smith, Ark., and Kendallville. After moving to Kokomo in 1991, He attended the First Church of the Nazarene. During these years he has served as Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school treasurer, member of the church board, bus driver, usher and helped with Jr. Church services, and helping to clean the church and mow the yard of the church parsonage in Wabash.

He is survived by three children, Lisa Hummer, Thomas Hummer, and Mark Andrew Hummer, all of Kokomo, granddaughter, Rachel Hummer of Kokomo, and two sisters, Joan Hummer of Wabash, and Sharon Gray of Lincolnville.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tim Gates officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4-8 p.m.

Tuesday, at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

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

Rose Marie Bell Born in Laketon Nov. 15, 1931 – Dec. 14, 2021 Rose Marie Bell, 90, of Warsaw, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

She was born Nov. 15, 1931.

Services 11 a.m.

Dec. 21 at

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Visitation

one hour prior to service.

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Police & Fire Reports North Manchester Public Safety Reports

Accident A vehicle driven by Jason A. Price, 39, Rochester, struck a deer in the 1400 block of West State Road 114 at 6:36 p.m. Dec. 14.

Cases North Manchester police took a report of fraud in the 2200 block of East Street at 3 p.m. Dec. 11.

Fire Runs North Manchester Fire Department responded: To the 700 block of Crestview Drive for a medical assist at 7:50 p.m. Dec. 10.

To the 500 block of Kech Street for a medical assist at 8:34 p.m. Dec. 10.

Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded to an alarm in the 2200 block of East Street at 2:31 p.m. Dec. 11.

North Manchester Fire Department responded: To the 700 block of North Sycamore Street for a medical assist at 9:26 p.m. Dec. 11.

To the 300 block of Sunset Drive for a medical assist at 7:58 p.m. Dec. 12.

To the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist at 11:03 p.m. Dec. 12.

To the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist at 11:54 p.m. Dec. 12.

To the 400 block of North Maple Street for a medical assist at 1:40 p.m. Dec. 12.

To the 800 block of South Orchard Drive for a medical

assist at 8:10 p.m. Dec. 12.

Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded to an alarm in the 600 block of East College Avenue at 7:18 p.m.

Dec. 13.

North Manchester Fire Department responded: To the 400 block of West 7th Street for a medical assist at 1:37 p.m. Dec. 13.

To the 1400 block of Westchester Drive for a medical assist at 1:54 a.m. Dec. 14.

Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded to an alarm in the 600 block of East College Avenue at 6:36 a.m.

Dec. 14.

North Manchester Fire Department responded: To the 300 block of SR 13N for a medical assist at 7:15 a.m.

Dec. 14.

To the 300 block of SR 13N for a medical assist at 7:16 p.m.

Dec. 14.

To the 1600 block of Heckathorn Drive for a medical assist at 8:25 p.m. Dec. 14.

To the 1100 block of West 4th Street for a medical assist at 9:02 a.m. Dec. 15.

To the 2200 block of East Street for a medical assist at 2:12 p.m. Dec. 15.

Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded to an alarm in the 600 block of East College Avenue at 5:22 p.m.

Dec. 15.

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Police & Fire Reports Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents A vehicle driven

by Danielle K. Shenefield, 33, LaFontaine, struck a remnant of a semi tire on SR 218, west of CR 600 E, Wabash at 9:30 a.m.

Dec. 10. Damage up to $2,500.

Vehicles driven

by Jerry M. Shively, 62, Wabash, and Scott M. Bright, 57 Wabash, collided at the intersection of Higley Road and Roann Richvalley Road, Richvalley at 4:39 a.m. Dec. 11.

Damage up to $2,500.

A vehicle driven

by Timothy W. Carey, Kendallville, struck a deer on U.S. 24 east of CR 150 W., Wabash at 6:20 p.m. Dec. 11.

Damage up to $10,000.

A vehicle driven

by Roger Isaac, 70, Wabash, struck a deer on East CR 600 S, Lincolnville at 8:44 p.m. Dec. 11.

Damage up to $2,5000.

A vehicle driven

by Ella N. Machall, 21, Fort Wayne, struck a deer on SR 13, north of Old Wabash Road, North Manchester at 2:34 a.m. Dec. 12.

Damage up to $10,000.

A vehicle driven

by Sherry M. Carrell, 51, Huntington, struck a deer on SR 16, east of CR 500 E, Wabash at 12:03 p.m. Dec. 12.

Damage up to $10,000.

A vehicle driven

by Monica L. Carey, 39, LaFontaine, struck a deer on CR 390, south of CR 1000 S., LaFontaine at 6:41 p.m.s Dec. 12. Damage up to $5,000.

A vehicle driven

by Ethan W. Cating, 29, Fortville, struck a deer on SR 124 east of CR 50 E, Wabash at 11:04 p.m. Dec. 12.

Damage up to $5,000.

Vehicles driven

by John E. Agnew, 53, Lebanon, and Jeremy C. Thompson, 47, Lafayette, were involved in multiple collisions on U.S. 24 at mile marker 300, Wabash at 5:56 p.m.

Dec. 13. According to the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, Agnew’s vehicle struck a deer and while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle driven by Thompson struck Agnew’s vehicle.

Thompson complained of pain as a result of the crash, but declined medical treatment.

Damage up to $25,000.

A vehicle driven

by Kayla R. Smith, 32, Roann, struck a deer on CR 200 W, north of CR 800 N, North Manchester at 5:53 a.m. Dec. 17.

Damage up to $5,000.

Wabash Police Department Accident Vehicles driven

by Anthony J. Wouster, 34, Peru, and Haylie P. Faust, 19, Wabash, collided at the intersection of SR 15 and Hill Street at 11:35 a.m. Dec. 16.

Damage up to $25,000.

Arrests Matthew M. Campbell, 37, Wabash, was arrested for domestic battery Dec. 10.

Keaton G. Vigar, 20, Wabash, was arrested for operating while intoxicated and minor consumption Dec. 12.

Kasai Balderas,

Eagles help the children: The Wabash Eagles Lodge No.459 donated $4,000 to the Wabash Shop With A Cop program. Participating in the presentation were (from left)Jim Kirkpatrick,Chuck Douglas, Jeff Whitmer, Chad Galligan , Floyd McWhirt. Officers from the Wabash FOP lodge met with program participants on Saturday. Donations were mailed or dropped off to the Wabash Police since Sept. 1.

19, Marion, was arrested for operating while never licensed Dec. 15.

Jennifer M. Brockhaus, 41, Wabash, was arrested for auto theft, theft and unauthorized entry into a vehicle on Dec. 15.

Citations Teresa M. Gressley, 55, was cited for speed on Dec. 10.

Lesha Torie Self,

33, Wabash, was cited for dog at large Dec. 12.

Marquita J. Thomas, 37, Marion, was cited for speed Dec. 13.

Johnathan B. Woodyard, 40, Wabash, was cited for driving while suspended Dec. 13.

Marriage Licenses The Wabash County Clerk’s Office issued the following marriage

licenses from Nov. 30, 2021 to Dec. 14.

2021.

Cassandra Le Anne Fanning and Jason Michael Torres.

Emily Michelle Clendenon and Benjamin Joel Nesler.

Michelle Rene McDowell and Jerry Edwin Shenefield.

Bethany Diane Bonshire and Luz Adrianna

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Erie Street Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie Street, Wabash; phone 563-8616. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. Transportation and nursery available.

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 CATHOLIC

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

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

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church - We humbly invite you to experience ancient Christianity in the Church Jesus established. “You are Peter [rock], and on this rock I will build My Church” (Mathew 16:18). 1203 State Road 114 E, North Manchester, IN 260-982-4404 www.strobertsnmanchester.org. Like us on Facebook.

Sacrament of Confession: Tues. 5-6PM, Wed. 5:15-6 PM, Thur. 5-6 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., N. Manchester; Sunday Morning Schedule – Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 am, Adult Classes: 8:00, 9:15, & 10:30 am, Youth Connect (Grades 7-12): 9:15 am, “LOFT” Children’s Church (Grades 1-6): 9:15 am, Elementary Classes: 10:30 am, “The Garden” Nursery & Preschool Classes: 9:15 & 10:30 am. Find us online: www.nmfbc.org

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.

CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563-5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available.

COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Shawn Light. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Lead Minister, Joel Cogdell; Worship Minister, Michael Eaton; Middle School/Groups Minister, Nate Plyler; Next Steps/Outreach Minister, Ryan Keim; Women’s Director, Taylor McFarland; Student Minister, David Diener; Children’s Minister, Tyler Leland; Early Childhoood Director, Janet Legesse. NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am.

Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School 9:00 am, Worship Service - 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 856-405-5267.

LUTHERAN Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Office phone 260.563.4051.

Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you!

The LCMS Mission Church in North Manchester is holding services each Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. with fellowship time following in the Life Center Building on 7th and Bond Streets. Please come and worship with us. Bring your family and friends. “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” Roman 3:28 NIV. For more information call Pat at 260-6101961 or email to lcmsnorthmanchester@gmail.com.

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

We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity!

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

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

Urbana Yoke Parish 75 Half Street in Urbana, phone 260-774-3516, email: urbanaparish@gmail.com. Pastor Larry Wade. Worship 9:30 am, Sunday School 10:45 am, Bible Study Sunday evenings 6:00 pm.

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

UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Tom Richards, pastor.

Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Sunday multi-media worship service at 10 a.m. with children’s message, Praise Team, and Choir.

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

Lincolnville United Methodist Church 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765981-2648.

Pastor: John Cook, 260-563-1406, pastorjohn1954@gmail.com. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m.

Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. lincolnvilleumc.org North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Live Streamed on Sundays @ 10:30 a.m. on Facebook at INManchesterUMC. Website: www.northmanchesterumc.com Richvalley United Methodist Church 290 N. Jefferson Street, Wabash, IN 46992; Phone: 260-563-1033; Pastor Jack Suits. Email: rvumc@hotmail.com. Worship: 9:30am, Sunday School: 10:45am.

Wabash First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass St, Wabash; (260) 563-3108; www.wabashfirstumc.org; Pastor Nathan Whybrew, Youth Pastor Nick Smith. Service Times: 8am and 10am in the sanctuary, 11am Facebook Live, www.facebook.com/wabashfirstumc. Youth Group times: Wednesday 6pm @ Wabash First UMC, High School; Sunday 57pm @ Lincolnville UMC, Middle School.

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

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

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County to benefit from READI program

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Several projects around Wabash County will benefit thanks to Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).

Following a joint meeting of the board of directors of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and the Indiana Economic Development Foundation on Dec. 14, the Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) awarded $50 million to support Northeast Idnaian’s regional economic development plan.

The Northeast Indiana RDA will leverage the READI funding to support the “Growing with Vision” plan, which showcases more than 130 projects from across Northeast Indiana, totaling more than $2 billion in investments.

Of the 130 projects seeking funding, 13 are located in Wabash County.

“We are thrilled that NE Indiana’s

Local projects The Wabash County projects in the READI plan are: Downtown Programming by Wabash Marketplace Inc. Eel River Pavilion (Pictured above) Growth, Diversity & Inclusion Project Manager Heartland Career Center Expansion Honeywell Arts Academy Increasing Wabash County’s Skilled Behavioral Health Workforce Kentner Creek Crossing Living Well in Wabash County Facility Expansion Shared Services Model for Wabash County ECE Programs Town of North Manchester Water Main Extension Wabash County Museum West Parking Lot Upgrades Wabash Countywide Facade Program Wabash Legacy Site Development. request for $50 million in READI funding was granted in full,” said Keith Gillenwater, President and CEO of Grow Wabash County. “Wabash County has 13 projects included in the plan, and potentially could have more projects that could qualify. It’s a great opportunity to compete for money that we know will be expended in NE Indiana and we can really move the

needle on a lot of awesome, transformational projects in Wabash County.

“We will be working with all of our project partners over the next several months to best position as many Wabash County projects as we can to receive funding.”

The Wabash County projects are: Downtown Programming by Wabash Marketplace Inc.; Eel River Pavilion;

Growth, Diversity & Inclusion Project Manager; Heartland Career Center Expansion; Honeywell Arts Academy; Increasing Wabash County’s Skilled Behavioral Health Workforce; Kentner Creek Crossing; Living Well in Wabash County Facility Expansion; Shared Services Model for Wabash County ECE Programs; Town of North Manchester

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“We’re thankful to the IEDC for their continued trust in Northeast Indiana and the Growing with Vision plan.

Thanks to this critical READI funding, we will accelerate Northeast Indiana’s economic growth and transform our region into a globally-recognized magnet for the best businesses and talent,” said Gene Donaghy, president of the Northeast Indiana RDA. The $50 million will make a significant impact in the region, accelerating Northeast Indiana’s workforce growth, downtown revitalization and entrepreneurship and innova-

tion.

Once the agreement between the RDA and the IEDC

is finalized, the RDA will begin hearing funding proposals.

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Rebecca Elzy, right, received the staff spotlight from Metro North Elementary School Principal Janette Moore. Photo provided

MSD honors Metro North staffer

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com A paraprofessional with Metropolitan School District of Wabash County was lauded Dec. 14 for shining brightly, despite her own personal aversion to the limelight.

“Everything you do, you do at a level that is beyond exceptional,” said Metro North Elementary School

Principal Janette Moore while presenting Rebecca Elzy with the district’s staff spotlight during the regular meeting of the corporation’s board of trustees.

“Becca does not like to take credit for her work,” Moore continued.

“In fact, she likes to do that work and slowly slip away.”

Elzy agreed with the assessment.

“The spotlight is not good on me,”

she said to laughs in the audience.

Elzy was nominated for the twicemonthly award by Pre-School Teacher Kassie Harrell, who was able to leave her tasks in the nominee’s hands.

“She goes above and beyond each and every day,” said Harrell. “She’s not afraid to jump in and help where she’s needed.

Pre-School Teacher Jessica

Holley said “Her heart shines, not only in our building but outside of our building as well. This is evident in all the ways she volunteers around our community. I feel blessed to work with such an amazing person.”

Elzy was presented with a gift from the school corporation by Superintendent Mike Keaffaber.

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Area COVID hospitalizations near record numbers

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com The area’s largest healthcare provider, with facilities in Wabash County, reported last week that hospitalizations of people suffering from Covid-19 is nearing a record high and said it is adjusting its operations accordingly.

Officials at Fort Wayne-based Parkview Health reported that District 3, which includes Wabash County, had 342 confirmed hospitalizations due to the virus, 250 of which were admitted to Parkview facilities.

In response, the healthcare provider reported taking action to ensure continuity of care.

“Our community hospitals are pivotal in our surge response, and really have been since the beginning,” said Dr. Jeffrey Boord, Parkview’s chief quality and safety officer.

“What we’ve seen with the current surge is that we have an initial peak back in early September. The numbers began to come down, but then they began surging up again toward the beginning of November and have continued to climb, which has really increased our level of concern.”

Boord told the media during a conference call Dec. 13 that Parkview responded to the increase by adding beds and staff.

“Even with near record-high COVID19 patient volumes, we remain committed to doing everything we can to meet the needs of our community,” Boord said in a Parkview press release. “Our teams constantly assess

capacity and operational flow. With rapidly rising COVID-19 activity, we are continuously adding beds and staff to care for more patients than we’ve ever seen in our hospitals before.

Parkview reported that it has added hundreds of beds since the start of the pandemic and responded with the latest surge by adding more. In addition, it reported hiring more than 600 traveling nurses and additional staff.

“We have learned a lot over the course of the pandemic, both in our ability to treat patients, to help them recuperate more quickly and be able to get them out of the hospital or to home in fewer days than it took even six or 12 months ago,” Boord said.

Boord said the increased demand since the initial outbreak is not without its effects on providers.

“This is a very, very difficult time for us,” he said.

“It’s about as challenging as we’ve ever experienced.

The duration of the pandemic, as well

as all of the other factors has really taken a toll on all of us as health care providers in the community. We are doing a lot of different things to take care of our staff and we’re making sure we’re taking care of their essential needs and making sure they have opportunities for respite.”

Boord also said that Parkview’s use of what it calls “community hospitals,” such as Parkview Wabash makes it easier to find a place for patients when capacity becomes challenged.

“When we think about capacity … we really think about this as an integrated system and not just as a single hospital,” he

said. “The resources at a given hospital are important, but the reason that we work so well together as a health system is because we’re able to move resources around where it’s needed.”

Boord said the company uses what it calls “lateral admissions” to find a bed for a patient

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Boord told the panel during the conference call that while the pandemic has played a vital role in the uptick in hospital admissions, health care

facilities are seeing in a rise in nonCovid-19 patients.

“We’re seeing more people with heart disease,” he said. “We’re seeing more people with cancer requiring treatment — patients with strokes, and all types of other needs in addition to all of the Covid19 case volume.”

GOOD WORDS . . .

The New Year is just around the corner; days are colder and nights are longer.

Winter in Indiana has a long face. Just look at the sunrise and sunset, casting long shadows.

Yet, a weary world rejoices of the birth of the Savior, Christ Jesus. A New Year means new hope! The sun may shine less in Winter but the light of the Son of God is shone in the heart of each worshipper, lifting burdens! (Matthew 11:28-30) What burdens do you carry? How can Jesus lift your spirit?

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Helping the children: Wabash Police Officer Ron Miller (left) looks on as Officer Jerry Honeycutt receives a $900 check from Phillip Siders, 2022 Master Elect for the Hanna Lodge No.61 F.&A.M., for the Shop With a Cop program. The Lodge also gave $900 each to FISH, Hope 85, Wabash County Christmas Spirit and the Access Youth Center. The funds came from the Lodge’s Charity Fund. Photo provided

Salamonie Preschool set for Jan. 19

Preschool-age children and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool’s “S is for Snow” on Jan. 19. Come play in the snow and learn how it is made.

Children ages 2 – 5 and their adults are welcome to attend the class from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center located in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, Andrews.

Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s basic education, including music, crafts, social interaction and time outdoors, always with a nature-related theme.

The program fee is $2 per child.

Advance registration is appreciated.

Register by calling Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-4682127.

Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.

Note that details of this event may be Subject to Change based on the State’s response to Covid-19.

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First Day Hikes planned The staffs of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services plan First Day Hikes at both Salamonie and Mississinewa lakes.

The Salamonie hike will begin at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 1 at Salamonie Lake.

Participants will meet at the interpretive center for a one-hour stroll through the woods along the moderate Wildlife Management Trail.

The Mississinewa hike will begin at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 1.

Participants will meet at the Blue Heron trail located within Miami SRA and meander through the woods.

Plan to be on the trail an hour with S’mores served around a cozy fire afterwards.

Those attending the walks should dress for the weather. Families and friendly dogs on leashes are welcome.

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Local groups benefit from event Giving Tuesday raises nearly $500,000 AWS Foundation matched $130,000 for a total of $495,043 raised between 12 regional disability service providers in their GivingTuesday campaigns.

Leveraging AWS Foundation’s match potential to inspire philanthropy in their communities, these non-profit organizations exceeded the totals raised in 2020 by more than $165,000.

The participating disability providers included: Arc of LaGrange, Arc of Noble County, Arc of Wabash County, Bi-County Services (Bluffton), Camp Red Cedar (Fort Wayne), Cardinal Services (Wabash), Carey Services (Marion), Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana (Angola, Columbia City, Fort Wayne), LIFE Adult Day Academy (Fort Wayne), Pathfinder Services (Huntington), The League (Fort Wayne), and Turnstone (Fort Wayne).

“GivingTuesday highlights the power of our collective efforts,” says Patti Hays, AWS Foundation CEO. “As the pandemic continues to disrupt fundraising events and needs throughout the disability community grow, it is important for all of us to recognize and participate in giving year-round.

Channeling the generosity, kindness, and efforts of people around Northeast Indiana beyond GivingTuesday could break down a number of barriers that those with disabilities face every day and spark innovative solutions to build a fully inclusive community.”

Hays goes on to say that each of the agencies receiving matching funds has continued to provide services, some 24/7, during the pandemic.

AWS Foundation matched up to $10,000 dollar-fordollar donations made to eleven organizations that focus specifically on improving the quality of life for those with disabilities in our region.

If all organizations did not meet the $10,000, any organization raising more was eligible for a 50 percent match on those excess dollars until the foundation spent the total $130,000. Nine

organizations exceeded their $10,000 goal and received extra matching dollars.

“Our fifth year of providing an annual GivingTuesday match has been our most impactful yet,” says Patti Hays, AWS Foundation CEO. “Thanks to the donors who acknowledge and support these vital services supporting inclusion and quality of life for those with disabilities.

The generosity of the community matched with the hard work and creativity of each agency’s staff to bring in more donations and to

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City Hall announces holiday closing Officials with the City of Wabash have announced closings for the Christmas holiday.

City Hall and all non-essential departments of

the City of Wabash will be closed from 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 22, Thursday, Dec. 23, and Friday, Dec. 24, so our staff can celebrate the

Christmas holiday with their families.

City Hall and all non-essential departments will open again on Monday, Dec. 27, at 8 a.m.

reach new donors inspires us each year.”

GivingTuesday is a global campaign positioned the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, designed to encourage giving back.

This year, in a single day, people in the United States gave $2.7 billion with the generosity movement reporting record-breaking giving by millions of people worldwide.

GivingTuesday not only encourages monetary donations but the idea that giving your time or goods is also valuable to your community.

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Rebel Rousers have annual Christmas celebration

URBANA

The Rebel Rouser office is. After the nominations were Car Club had its over the club secreannual Christmas dinner along with a tary will have ballots of the names meeting and a gift and the exchange position on Dec. 11, to be 2021, at the voted on Urbana at JanuCommunary’s ity meeting.

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260-774-3665 ed and The pinkynova71@ Rebel club hotmail.com was adjourwas treated ned, the with a gift meal that exchange began member Bonita Snell had prepared. man’s gift for a The meal consisted man and a lady’s gift for a lady. The of baked ham, ladies went first cheesy potatoes, dressing, corn, dev- followed by the iled eggs and salads men. After all the gifts had been choalong with a numsen and with their ber of desserts other members had tummies full and smiles on their brought in for faces, the members everyone to enjoy. enjoyed visiting The desserts were pumpkin and sugar with each other.

They talked about cream pies, chocotheir show cars and late cakes, cookies, peanut butter fudge car shows they have been to. The and fruit salad.

After the Rebel members had finished their meal, President Jess Gressley called the meeting to order and asked Bonita to read the minutes from the last meeting and had Michael Snell give the financial report.

On the agenda was nomination of Club Officers for next year. The members proceeded with their nominations for next year’s club president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, board of directors and activity director. These new officers are required to stay in office for a period of two years.

Gressley explained to the members each positions responsibility and how important the function of that

The Rebel Rouser Car Club members. This club has existed for 37 years. The original Rebel Rouser who started the club back in 1984 was Paul Bedics. Paul has passed away, but will not be forgotten. Photo provided members really enjoyed themselves.

Thanks goes out to everyone who had brought in extra food items and desserts.

Thanks goes to Bonita Snell for preparing the main part of the meal.

Thanks goes to the members who helped with the cleanup of the tables and a very special thanks goes out to little Emmy, a 5-year-old daughter of Jacob and Katelyn. She collected the salt and pepper shakers from the tables and put them away. The Rebel Rouser Car Club is looking for new members to join.

If you enjoy old

vehicles and looking for parts, then the Rebels are where it’s at.

Contact Jess Gressley at 260-7822176; he will get you signed up. I want to tell everyone to have a Merry Christmas and enjoy this time of year with your family and friends.

Life is too short.

Please stay safe.

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Christmas Idea: If by chance you are looking for a special Christmas gift to give this year here is an idea. You could purchase an Urbana History book. This book contains history of Urbana starting from 1852 to presContinued on Page 20

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Honoring Judy: Judy Decker, a longtime bus driver for

Metropolitan School District of Wabash County, greets well wishers during a reception in her honor at Southwood Jr/Sr High School Dec. 15. Decker retired from bus driving after 47 years on the job. She began hauling students to school in 1974. The school corporation hosted the event in the Southwood cafeteria, which included a specially-baked cake to mark the occasion. Photo by Phil Smith

Zay to seek re-election HUNTINGTON — Republican State Sen. Andy Zay announced his bid for re-election in Senate District 17 for the 2022 election cycle. The District currently includes Wabash County and portions of Grant, Huntington and Whitley counties.

Senate District 17 will include all parts of Grant, Huntington and Wabash counties from the newly created maps from redistricting.

In the Senate, Zay is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Insurance & Financial Institutions. He also serves as a member of the Senate Committees on Commerce and Technology; Environmental Affairs; and Utilities. During his time in the State Senate, Zay has fought for fiscal responsibility, small business, ending the drug crisis, improving education, and empowering parents and their families.

Recently, Zay has authored and sponsored legislation to

protect and invest in our rural communities including broadband infrastructure, support for our farmers, and preserving local control. He is committed to making northeast a Indiana destination and improving the life of Hoosiers.

“It’s been my

honor to represent the people of Senate District 17 and I hope to earn their vote to continue to be their voice in the State Senate.

I have fought for sound conservative policies to keep growing our economy for Hoosier families.”

ent. This would be a cool item to give as a Christmas gift to an Urbana resident or anyone else that is curious about Urbana’s history. Call Shirley Anderson at 260774-3626.

Prayer concerns: Ronnie Anderson, John Eltzroth, Julie Miller, Marilyn Karns, Lowell Karns, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, Jerry Pennington, Mary Ann Mast, 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.

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Urbana Yoke Parish Church will have Christmas Eve service on Friday Dec. 24 at 9 p.m.

Bring your family and enjoy this special service.

Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on Dec. 15, 2021. This group tries to meet every Wednesday around 7:30 a.m. Those attending were Steve Gilbert, Tom and Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Peggy Dilling, Pat McNabney and Max Reed. Come on down some Wednesday morning and have breakfast with them. The Breakfast Bunch

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...continued from Page 19 sends a Merry Christmas to one and all. Have a safe Holiday.

Birthday wishes: Dec. 18 Stacy Baer, Dec. 22 Clayton Chamberlain, Dec. 22 Michael Snell, Dec. 24 Nancy Anderson, Dec. 26 Aaron Mattern and Dec. 29 Nancy Chamberlain.

Adult ECHO Racing: The Urbana Lions Club is going to sponsor.

The ECHO races will take place on Jan. 8, 2022 at 1 p.m. Snack and soft drink menu has been selected for this event. The cost per adult driver will be $5. This is a one-time charge no

matter how many races that one adult needs to run. The number of races will be determined by how many adult drivers there are.

You will not need to bring a HO Slot Car. They will be furnished. All you need is $5 and a competitive attitude to race. So, heads up to all you adult slot car buffs out there. Tell all your adult friends about this event the Urbana Lions Club is about to put on this January. Come and enjoy the day of racing and see what ECHO and the Lions are all about. We are ECHO, Electric Car HO scale racing.

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IWU president announces retirement Metal Source buys Decatur firm Metal Source, a subsidiary of Gebhart Holdings, has completed the purchase of Decatur Salvage, a 12-acre metals recycling facility located in Decatur at 7870 US 27 Decatur.

This will serve as the third Metal Source recycling yard and the fifth Metal Source facility.

The new Decatur location will receive upgrades that include new scales, concrete, equipment, and technology, as well as improving the building and current infrastructure. Metal Source plans to have renovations complete and the facility open to the public and industrial accounts by the summer of 2022.

“We are excited to announce our new location in Decatur and to grow our footprint towards the Eastern part of Indiana. We look forward to the improvements we plan to make to the facility and to be able to make a positive impact in Adams County,” Gebhart Holdings CEO, Benjamin Gebhart, said.

Gebhart Holdings is a privately held corporation focusing on growth through vertical integration. They aim to offer products, solutions, and resources at the highest level to each of the industries that they participate in. Currently, Gebhart Holdings businesses include: Metal Source, Metal Source Recycling, Wabash Steel Supply, Wabash Trucking, Market Street Grill, Wabash Property Management, Splash and Dash Car Wash, Wabash Motor Company, DRG Logistics, and Central Indiana Driving Institute.

Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) President Dr. David Wright on Friday announced his plan to retire at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Wright served nearly a decade at the university’s helm and concluded a 35-year career in Christian higher education with 25 years at IWU. “The Indiana Wesleyan University Board of Trustees has been and continues to be very supportive of Dr. Wright and the leadership he is providing to IWU. After extended and prayerful consultation with his wife Helen, however, they have jointly decided to enter this next phase of their lives,” said Carl Shepherd. “Dr. Wright has contributed many valuable and impactful years of his life to IWU, leading to significant and innovative accomplishments for the institution and leaving it with a strong foundation. At the same time, Dr. Wright has maintained a

Christ-like spirit of servant leadership and is beloved by the IWU community. For all of this, the Board is forever grateful. We wish him and Helen all the best as they embark on this new adventure together. They will both be missed.”

Wright has spent 35 years in Christian higher education, serving in different roles across IWU, at Azusa Pacific University in California, and abroad in Haiti and England. At IWU, he spent five years as a faculty member and associate dean, six years as vice president, five years as IWU’s first-ever Provost, and the past nine years as President.

During Wright’s 25 years of leadership at the institution, IWU expanded its academic programs, including adding master’s and doctoral programs, expanded the university’s footprint into three states (Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky) with its regional learning

centers, designed and grew its online presence. He also championed and celebrated greater diversity, equity, and inclusion, launched the university’s first football and marching band programs, expanded its health science offerings, added engineering, and saw its endowment grow from just over $50 million to $268 million.

“It’s been amazing to see what God has done for the university over the years. Through the dedicated work of

our brilliant faculty and staff, IWU has grown in academic depth and organizational sophistication,” said Wright. “From adding new academic and athletic programs on the Marion campus to growing Wesley Seminary through its innovative Spanish speaking programs to the ongoing innovation of its adult programs, IWU has become a flagship Christian university. IWU is blessed with amazing people and community

as we prepare our students to be the next generation of World Changers!

It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve as President of my alma mater, and I am extremely pleased the university has a solid foundation to continue its growth in the future.”

The Board of Trustees will be forming a search committee early in 2022 to make recommendations for the next President of Indiana Wesleyan University.

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Lagro UMC to host food distribution Dec. 22

In this “most wonderful time of the year,” we at our home wish you and your loved ones a blessed Merry Christmas and may you feel in your hearts the hope, peace, joy, and love that can only come from the true source, Jesus.

The Lagro United Methodist Church will be handing out free Christmas Meal bags on Dec. 22, from 6-7 p.m., while supplies last, in the church parking lot.

The bags include a meat and sides. A hot meal-to-go will also be provided that night, while supplies last.

Weather permitting, Lagro Community Church will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. Refreshments will follow the service. Everyone is invited to join in the celebration of the birth of Jesus.

The Lagro Community Church also invites you to Sunday School from 9 to 10 a.m. and worship

service at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The speaker for Dec. 26 is Dan Snyder.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The Christmas Eve Service, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m., is “The Light Comes Forth.” The Dec. 26 sermon is “Light to Point the Way” based on Matthew 2:1-12.

The Ladies Aid has items for sale: Noodles @ $5.00 quart bag; Pot Holders @ $5.00; Dora Transfers @ $3.00; and Rada Knives.

Kids’ Klub at

Lagro United Methodist Church is a group for Kindergarten through 6th grade.

It meets every Wednesday that Metro Schools is in session, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bible stories, games, praise and worship songs, and supper are included. Parents who have questions can contact the church at lagroumchurch@gmail.com .

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail. com.

The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church is open the

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

Upcoming events for Northfield High School: Dec. 22 - January 2 – Christmas Break.

Dec. 22 – Boys Basketball Practice; Basketball (JV/V Girls) @ Columbia City.

Dec. 23 – Boys and Girls Basketball Practice.

Dec. 24 – 7/8 Boys Basketball Practice.

Dec. 27 – Boys and Girls Basketball Practice; 8th Grade Girls Basketball Practice.

Dec. 28 – Boys and Girls Basketball Practice; 8th Grade Girls Basketball

Practice.

Dec. 29-30 – Basketball (JV/V Boys) @ Wabash County Tournament; Basketball (JV/V Girls) @ Wabash County Tournament.

Happy

Anniversary: Dec. 24 – Bill and Sharon Miller; Dec. 26 – Doug and Barbara Chopson.

Lagro Happy Birthdays: Dec. 22 – Suzan Hamilton; Dec. 25 – Noell Gottschalk and Becki Wagoner.

Due to the holiday, please send your news this week by 3 p.m., Dec. 22.

Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? If so, just send me an email with the info.

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ROANN UNITED Methodist Church had its Celebration of the Reason for the Season. Christmas was observed by getting together for the first time in almost two years. It was great to sit down and talk with their Church family. Prayer was given

by Pastor Wayne and a lite breakfast was served to all.

Gifts were then handed out to the children of the church, with the youngest one being a month old.

PASTOR BALMER of The Roann United Methodist Church sermon for Dec. 26 will be from Luke 2:1-20 titled “Great News of Great Joy.” December birthdays will be celebrated. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9 a.m.

UPCOMING DATES: Jan. 6 – Roann Lions Cub, Town Hall, 7pm; Jan. 11 – Roann Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 7pm; Jan. 13 – Roann Heritage Group, 6:30pm.

OUR PRAYERS go out to Don Stevens, Betty Boyer, Coy Eads, Rhonda Van Buskirk, Ken Musselman, Tim Kersey, Ron Shaw and our country.

Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all!

I want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and the best of New Years.

Remember the reason for the season.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Dec. 23 – Mr. & Mrs. Mike Dyson; Dec. 24 – Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Maxwell; Dec. 26 – Mr. & Mrs. Mike Morris; Dec. 27 – Mr. & Mrs. Philip Draper.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 22 – Clayton Chamberlain, Greg Long, Jody Stakeman, and Bev Krom; Dec. 23 –

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Kathy Deniston; Dec. 24 – Carol Long, Gene Tomlinson, and Trevor Renz; Dec. 25 – Jesus Christ; Dec. 26 – James Kendall, Chris Kerr, and Steve

Deniston; Dec. 27 – Joe Krom; Dec. 28 – Josh Montel, Matthew Powell, James Pell, Kitty Jo Moyer, and Joanne Wagner.

PASTOR ROB’S Thoughts for this week: What is your object of celebration at Christmas?

What brings you happiness, peace, and rest? The Christmas holiday can bear many emotional challenges. What brings us happiness, peace, and rest will be our focus, not

necessarily what we are looking for.

We learn quickly in life that many of our desires don’t bring us the fulfillment that we are looking for. We also live in a politically divided country and world that challenges our thinking and emotions. Even during the Christmas holiday, we are forced to deal with our desires and values in light of various moral values. Our object of celebration will either lead

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to satisfaction or unfulfilled desire.

Isaiah tells the Jewish nation that even in the midst of the evil King Ahaz, there is hope, because God was with them and in His compassion, cared for them.

Isaiah shared that there was a coming Messiah that would bring peace and rest in a turbulent world. As we live in a turbulent world, let our focus be on Jesus Christ who is our peace and rest.

In chapter nine,

we see Jesus as the light in a world of darkness. Jesus would bring the truth of God’s word to a world of many philosophies and ideals. Darkness holds uncertainties in a world that seeks truth and happiness. But the world apart from Jesus Christ is hopeless and chaotic. Light brings certainty and a clear path to walk. Light brings security and rest. Within that light, Jesus Christ enlarges who we

are and what He wants for us in this life. God has a plan and purpose for us and in the light, we see the way.

Jesus Christ, our focus, breaks the yoke sin in our lives. We are all sinners with a yoke that makes us captive to sin. Jesus has broken that yoke and gives his followers peace and rest and His burden is light. As the yoke is broken, Jesus Christ also Continued on Page 26

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Lady Apaches, Lady Knights post victories

Norse, Knight grapplers get TRC victories

The Wabash and Southwood girls basketball teams each won non-conference matches last week.

Wabash 64, Oak Hill 31 The Lady Apaches moved to 4-7 on the season with a 64-31 win over Oak Hill Tuesday, Dec. 14.

Wabash turned an 11-point halftime lead into a 28 point lead with a huge third quarter, outscoring the Lady Eagles 23-6.

Linda Cordes led Wabash with 19 points and 12 rebounds, followed

by Libby Mattern with 12 points, Rylee Yoakum with 10 points, and nine steals, and Kierra Wilson with 10 points, and four rebounds. Jade Stumbo pulled down seven boards.

Southwood 55, Bluffton 48 Four players

The Northfield and Southwood wrestling teams won Three Rivers Conference matches last week.

Northfield 60, Whitko 21 Northfield’s wrestling Norsemen traveled to Whitko defeating the Wildcats 60-21.

Seniors Kevin Buzzard and Mason Osborn scored pins over their opponents, Buzzard within 10 seconds and Osborn within 20 seconds.

Southwood 30, Valley 15 The Southwood wrestling team hosted Tippecanoe Valley and pulled out a 30-15 win over the Vikings.

Winning for the Knights were Hayden Jones by fall in 50 seconds, Ayden Stouffer by fall in 1:07, and Braxton Worthington, John White, and Bryant Pattee all by forfeit.

Lewis Cass 61, Manchester 17 The Manchester wrestling team lost a road matchup with Lewis Cass.

Manchester senior Dominic Lincoln went up a weight and suffered his first loss to begin the dual.

Senior Trevor Dill collected the Squires first win with a 2nd-period pin, and freshman Tallon Selleck fought to come back and pin his opponent with one second to go in the match.

Senior Dylan Stroud bumped up to 145 and moved to 14-0 with a pin.

scored in doublefigures for the Southwood girls basketball team in a 55-48 win over Bluffton Tuesday, Dec. 14.

Southwood took a 15-9 lead after one quarter but Bluffton battled back to get within three points at 3734 going into the fourth quarter.

Southwood withstood the Bluffton push, scoring 18 points in the final eight minutes to seal the win.

Alaina Winer led Southwood with 18 points, two rebounds, and two assists, followed by Aleia Sweet with 12 points and 10 rebounds, Bailey Wyatt with 12 points, six rebounds, and three assists, and Ella Haupert with 10 points and two rebounds.

Josie Briner competes against Tippecanoe Valley. Photo provided

Manchester swimmers down Elwood The Manchester boys swim team defeated Elwood 61-48 Monday, Dec. 13, while the girls team also picked up a 98-68 victory.

Winning events for the boys team were: -The 200 medley relay team of Raice Martin, Caleb Smith, Jonathan Eberly, and Caden Marcum (2:10.53) —The 400 free relay team of Marcum, Cale Bennett, Martin, and Eberly (4:31.6) -Bennett in the 200 IM (2:59.47) and the 100 butterfly (1:28.03) and the 100 free (1:28.03) -Eberly in the 100 free (56.59) and the 100 breast (1:12.04) -Marcum in the 500 free (7:10.12)

Finishing first for the girls team were: -The 200 medley relay team of Miriam StrubleHedstrom, Josie Briner, and Gracie Dale (2:17.85) -The 200 free relay team of Nele Bichler, Dale, Evyn Fox, and Sophia Anglin (2:14.93) The 400 free relay team of Eberly, Fox, Kaesyn Lester, and Briner (4:43.90) -Lester in the 200 free (2:39) and the 500 free (7:23.31) -Briner in the 200 IM (2:26.13) and the 100 butterfly (1:05.81) -Anglin in the 50 free (28.61) -Struble-Hedstrom in the 100 back (1:26.60) MHS vs. Tippy Valley The Manchester girls

team tied with Tippy Valley 85-85 Wednesday night, Dec. 15, and the boys team lost to the Vikings 8146.

Manchester opened with a victory in the 200 medley relay by the team of Struble-Hedstrom, Eberly, Briner, and Dale (2:16.46).

A 1,2,4 finish in the 50 freestyle by Dale (32.16), Bichler (32.79), and Anglin (34.20) sandwiched between Josie Briner victories in the 200 IM (2:25.27) and 100 butterfly (1:04.20) put Manchester in the lead.

Eberly added to the lead with a first place in the 100 freestyle (1:09.42), but Tippecanoe Valley came roaring back to capture first in the other events.

Wabash fall athletes earn various accolades

By Phil Smith psmith@thepaperofwabash.com The ability to not only make a tackle or spike a volleyball, but to also use proper English or compute a math problem was the focus of the Dec. 13 meeting of Wabash City School’s board of trustees meeting.

The board heard a presentation from Wabash High School Athletic Director Floyd McWhirt who highlighted the achieve-

ments of the school district’s fall student athletes.

“At Wabash High School, we understand that we are involved with education-based athletics,” said McWhirt.

“We have 194 high school fall student athletes and 188 middle school fall student athletes. There is a reason ‘student’ is first in the student athlete. Most of our student athletes will not be getting a scholarship to play sports. Most of our student ath-

letes move on to the next level, and it is because they are pursuing a degree in which the student comes first.”

McWhirt presented the board with a recap on athletes participating in fall sports, including those recognized by the Three Rivers Conference and those lauded by the state.

According to McWhirt, 16 athletes in the high school were named all-conference or honorable mention.

Those athletes on

the first team included senior Kalista Ballschmidt, soccer; senior Linda Cordes, soccer; junior Ashlynn Cruz, volleyball; senior Andrew Dinkins, soccer; juniors Jacob and Solomon France, soccer; junior Antonio Grant, football; junior Faryn Morris, volleyball; and junior Rylee Yoakum, soccer.

Earning honorable mention were sophomore Natalie Adams, soccer; senior Wyatt Buzzard,

football; senior Greyson DeBoard, soccer; junior Hannah Layne, soccer; junior Jade Stumbo, volleyball; senior Alex Weaver, football; and junior Kolton Wilson, soccer.

“Athletics create opportunities for life lessons and to build character,” McWhirt said in an email Dec. 14. “The student athletes will use these lessons to build a brighter future through education.”

McWhirt told the

board that 71 Wabash High School athletes were listed as scholar athletes.

Earning academic all-conference honors were junior Elijah Callahan, boys’ cross country; junior Devin Coffman, soccer; senior Anne Cole, golf; Cordes, soccer; junior Brodie Craft, soccer; junior Andrew Dillon, football; Dinkins, soccer; junior Nicholas Ewing, tennis; junior David Ford, cross Continued on Page 25

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Merry Christmas to everyone who reads this column. I want to take this time to thank you for the phone calls and messages of nice comments I have received for writing this column.

Also, to the people who send me information for the column, without you it would be hard to put the column out each week. So again, I say thank you and your family have a Blessed Merry Christmas and remember the reason for the season.

LaFontaine Town Hall lobby is temporarily closed due to high COVID incidents in Wabash County.

For assistance or to make an appointment, call 765-9814591.

The drive-up window on the east side of the building is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to noon.

Payments may be dropped into the drop-box beside the drive-up window at any time or pay online at paygov.us.

A convenience fee will be assessed for online payments by the online company.

LaFontaine Christian Church will host a Christmas Eve service Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to come and enjoy the celebration of Jesus birthday.

LaFontaine Chapter Order Of Eastern Star met for its December meeting. Worthy Matron Pro-tem JoDee Dale opened the meeting with some winter folklore. Leila Ferguson, district deputy, was introduced and welcomed. The Chapter welcomed back Linda Harris.

Kaye Sorrell was

congratulated on her recent appointment as grand representative to Connecticut in Indiana. Reports were given on the booth at the Small Town Expo, Reception and Inspection at Terre Haute Chapter and Reception and Inspection at Royal Center Chapter.

The Past Matrons will meet at Roberta Ancil’s home for the Christmas luncheon on Dec. 14. The Chapter does not meet during the months of January and February. The next meeting will be March 7.

Following the meeting members enjoyed refreshments and prepared cheer plates for Glenna Pogue and Patty Johnson.

A poinsettia will be delivered to Marguerite Guenin at Wellbrook. We wish everyone a Blessed Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year LaFontaine Lions hosted Somerset Lions and DG Marlyn and Lion Amanda Fast

on Dec. 9 for their Christmas Party.

Thank you to Lion Jerry and his wife Peggy Wilson for the entrees and salads, “which were wonderful good.”

Somerset Lions brought the wonderful desserts. A good time was had by all who was able to come.

Southwood Jr/Sr High School week’s Knight of the Week is Marissa Metzger.

Marissa is a Senor this year and interns at Beacon Credit Union. Her favorite teacher is Mr. Boyer and her dream vacation would be to Thailand. Way to go Marissa. #dreambig #worhard #knightlife #knightpride.

Past Matrons of LaFontaine Chapter #301 OES met at the home of Roberta Ancil for a Christmas luncheon and gift exchange. Five members, Linda Harris, Jean Sneed, Darlene Turner, Janet Weaver and the hostess, plus guest Leila Ferguson, district deputy attended.

The annual business meeting of the group will be March 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

Somerset Town Board met Nov. 8 at the Community Building. Present were Jay Driskill, Von Moore, Gary DeGrandchamp, Ben Ward and

Larry Wente. Mike Ruse, Waltz township trustee and guest Vicky Harris were also present.

Copies of the minutes were distributed by Von M. and were read and approved. Gary DeGrandchamp presented the treasurers report — savings, $14,518.12, checking, $1,366.55 for a total of $15,884.67. The Preservation Fund contains $42,759 for a total in all accounts of $58,643.67.

Jay D. asked for a copy of the minutes of this meeting to take to Beacon Credit Union, so printed statements and electronic access can be received.

Mike Ruse reported he had called Sweetser Telephone Company and they thought that final installation of the 5G fiber optics would not occur until spring of 2022.

He also indicated that with internet access, the Community Building could be considered as a polling place for next election.

Handicap accessibility is a problem at the Methodist Church. He also delivered a second $500 payment from the Waltz Twp Trustee. Thank you for your help.

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Athletes country; junior Jacob France, soccer; seniors Ethan and Marcus Haynes, soccer; senior Corinne Kugler, golf; junior Grace Lamar, cross country; junior Aubrey Till, golf and senior Alex Weaver, football.

Those named academic honorable mention all conference included jun-

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ior Abigale Boggs, soccer; junior Justin Booth, football; Grant, football; senior Kasey Long, volleyball; junior Elizabeth Mattern, soccer and senior Brooklynn Westendorf, volleyball.

McWhirt told the board that 71 students were listed as scholar athletes

and that nine athletes were recognized on the state level (see chart).

“At a small school like ours, we have to have multiplesport athletes, so we appreciate those kids who play multiple sports because it’s a lot of time and they also work on their academics.”

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Roann news breaks the rod of the oppressor and sets us free from the power of sin.

Sins oppression no longer has the power over us if Jesus is our focus.

We do not have power ourselves over the sin but find it in the person of Jesus Christ.

As we deal with the power of evil authority in our lives, Jesus is our wonderful counselor who gives us knowledge and wisdom. Truth gives rest and peace in the various ideologies of this world.

The ways of this world challenge truth with its falsehood. Jesus Christ is also a Mighty God who will empower us to do that which pleases Him. We are helpless to change without the power of the Holy Spirit.

God will change

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our hearts into a new creation, creating new desires and focus.

Jesus is also the everlasting Father who is a compassionate God that is always the same yesterday and forever. The world is always trying to mimic God and his power but always comes up short of reality. The things of this world are as a vapor that fades away. Jesus Christ has brought peace to a world filled with unrest and chaos. His peace is ruled with fairness and justice and compassion.

So, this

Christmas holiday, please focus on the real reason for Christmas and do not let evil authority steal it away. One day every knee will bow and tongue confess that Jesus is Lord. He is the true peace and rest you are looking for.

I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10am1pm. Also, I am reachable by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.

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LaFontaine news rentals and said all renters had received their $75 security deposit back. He also said that the Izaac Walton League was meeting to consider a donation to the HVAC fund. They have since made a donation. Vicky Harris brought the Home Town Hero banner of Major General David Harris (her late husband) and asked if it could be displayed.

The board agreed and Ben Ward and Charles Hunt volunteered to install it in front of the Community Building. The board agreed to supply the sausage for the Lions Club Santa’s breakfast.

In Feb. 2022 the board will apply for a grant to help with replacement of the town sign which was destroyed June 9, 2020. There is a lot going on, so thanks to all who help in so many ways.

LaFontaine Lions Club said thank you for the community support to Santa Breakfast. Estimate about 100 pounds of non-perusable items were donated. The Lions were able to write a check for the proceeds of $491.62 to LaFontaine United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Also, to the LaFontaine/Libert y Fire Department for the delivery of

Santa to the LaFontaine Community Building.

Somerset Lion’s Breakfast with Santa was very successful but not without the help of many people.

Thanks for every adult and all the children who came and enjoyed the breakfast. The Lions want to thank Santa and his two elves, Grace and Hattie Brewer who sang many Christmas carols for the people attending and doing a great job.

Thanks for the donated biscuits and gravy from Bob Evans restaurant in Wabash.

Thanks to McDonalds for donating the butter.

Thanks to Needler’s Grocery in Marion for the $25 gift card the bought milk, juice, small cartons of juice for the children. Thanks also to the Lion members that worked in the kitchen. The motto of the Lions is We Serve and we can do this for our community but only with everyone’s help. So many thanks to each and

every one that supported us in this project.

Veterans Family and Friends, remember to order a brick for your veteran. This is a very nice gift for any holiday. The cost is $75 and it is an 8-inch brick.

Just call Jerry Wilson at 765-9814928 to order one and to give him the information for the brick. The veteran does not have to live in this area or be from this area. If you have a veteran you would like to honor and know the years he or she served, please honor them with a brick. Veterans will not meet again until the second Friday in April.

Thank you to all the veterans who have came over the past years and looking forward to see you all again in April. Merry Christmas and the Very Blessed New Year.

Did You Know that the chopping down of the Christmas tree represents the death of Christ and putting it back up represents the resurrection of Christ? Did

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...continued from Page 25 you know that the wreaths we hand are never ending circles that represent eternity?

Candy canes were made to look like shepherd hooks and the colors, red Jesus’ blood, white purity. The gifts, represent the three gifts the wise men brought for baby Jesus. So when you are running around trying to find the “perfect gift”, stop yourself, take a deep breath and remember, we have been given the perfect gift, Jesus Christ was given to us to remove all our sins. Amen.

Merry Christmas Happy Birthday Valarie Law, Brent Wente Dec. 25, Pam White Dec. 26, Patty Harrison, Gaya Snyder, Amy Long Dec. 29, Von Moore, Joan Manning Dec. 30 Happy Anniversary Will and Jackie

Carpenter Dec. 27, Bill and Debbie VanCamp Dec. 28, Phil and Penny Lloyd Dec. 30 Next week, Dec. 20, 21, and 23, the Troyer Memorial Library will have board games, Christmas Card stamping, Legos and Magnet toys, hot chocolate and Christmas cookies available for everyone who wants to come hang out during Christmas break.

Also, the library will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

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Knee honored: James Crandall (right), Worshipful Master of the Hanna Lodge No.61 F.&A.M., presents a gold plaque to Terry Knee for his 50 years as a member of the Lodge. Knee also received a pint for the honor.

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Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on January 14, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.

Kayla Cannon Petitioner November 15, 2021 Date 12/8, 12/15, 12/22/21

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WHS students perform for Kiwanians On Tuesday, Dec. 21, the Wabash High School SymphonAirs swing choir performed during the weekly Wabadsh Kiwanis Club.

The choir, under the direction of Mark Nevil, presented a variety of Christmas numbers during its 30 minute performance.

Meagan Poe (top photo, from left), Kiara Carmichael, Jordan Jones and Karigan Long perform under the direction of Mark Nevil.

Choir members include (from left) Morgan Butcher, Brenden Rowan and Paloma Shull. Photos by Joseph Slacian

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Breanna Keefer (right photo, front row, from left), Maegan Poe, Quinn Haynes (back row, from left) and Xavier Hughes perform.

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This beloved tradition dates way back Lights on a Christmas tree may seem like a relatively recent phenomenon, but people who can’t wait to deck the halls each December may be surprised to learn that this beloved tradition dates all the way back to the late nineteenth century.

Edward Johnson, a friend and colleague of Thomas Edison, introduced holiday light bulbs in 1882. Prior to that, candles were lit on trees and families would briefly gaze at this awe-inspiring bit of holiday decor before the candles were quickly extin-

guished.

Johnson is credited with being the first to suggest light bulbs, which were invented by his friend Edison, be used to light trees in place of

candles.

While many were impressed by Johnson’s eightbulb holiday display, it remained a novelty until the 1920s, when preassembled lights

became more accessible. Since then, Christmas tree lights have taken hold as a must-have piece of holiday decor in households across the globe.

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The Christmas song “The Christmas Song,” perhaps better known as “Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire,” is a beloved tune cowritten in 1945

by Mel Tormé and Robert Wells. The song was reportedly penned on a hot July day and the writers had to think cool thoughts to evoke a feeling of the holiday season.

This Christmas classic became one of the defining performances of Nat King Cole’s career, as he is one of the most popular artists to perform the song and recorded it on at

least three separate occasions.

“The Christmas Song” Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose.

Yuletide carols being sung by a choir, and folks dressed up like Eskimos.

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe help to make the season bright.

Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow will find it hard to sleep tonight.

Santa’s on his way.

He’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh.

And every mother’s child is gonna spy to see if reindeer really know how to fly.

And so I’m offering this simple phrase to kids from one to ninety-two.

Although it’s been said many times many ways: Merry Christmas to you!

Written by Robert Wells & Mel Tormé Lyrics courtesy of Lyricsforchristmas.com

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