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April 6, 2011 Commissioners’ meetings to be conducted in lower level of Courthouse during remodeling by Danielle Smith The April 4 meeting of the Wabash County Commissioners began with Wabash County Sheriff Bob Land reporting that 71 inmates are currently being housed at the Wabash County Jail. He and Jail Commander Mark Henderson are considering transferring a female inmate to Miami County Jail in order to lower the population of female inmates in Wabash. Larry Manning, a representative for Habitat for Humanity, attended to meeting to inquire about the status of the commissioners’ decision on the Ferry Street property he is looking to obtain. They agreed not to make the property available in the upcoming commissioners’ sale. County Attorney Steve Downs will work toward making the (continued on page 6)
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Unger receives 2011 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship by Shaun Tilghman On March 31, Northfield High School senior Josh Unger received what many people would call ‘life-changing news’, as the C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County named him this year’s recipient of the four-year, full tuition scholarship from Lilly Endowment, Inc. Josh, who was unaware he had been selected, entered the school library and was greeted by his parents, Lindy and Tammy Unger; C o m m u n i t y Foundation Program Officer Sarah Hawkins Moan; MSD Superintendent Sandra Weaver; NHS Principal David Hoffert; and NHS Guidance Counselor Caroline Schlemmer. “I’m absolutely overwhelmed, I probably don’t look like it but I am,” Josh said. “I just can’t believe it – it’s a big relief. The most exciting part is the relief from knowing I’m not going to have to worry about paying for much of my college.” Josh will receive full tuition to the Indiana college of his choice, along with an $800 yearly stipend for required books and equipment. He
2011 LILLY SCHOLAR: Northfield High School senior Josh Unger (third from left) recently learned he was selected by the Community Foundation of Wabash County as this year’s recipient of the four-year, full tuition scholarship from Lilly Endowment, Inc. Pictured with Unger are (from left): Dr. Sandra Weaver, MSD superintendent; Sarah Hawkins Moan, Community Foundation program officer; Tammy and Lindy Unger, his parents; and David Hoffert, NHS principal. (photo by Shaun Tilghman) plans to attend Purdue University and major in aeronautical engineering. Josh is the youngest of four siblings so, with his older brother
currently attending medical school in Kentucky and a sister currently attending Franklin College, he knows how great an opportunity this is
financially for his family. “This is huge,” stated Tammy Unger. “I’m sure all of the applicants were very worthy and probably
needed this just as badly, but we are just so grateful for it – it’s going to be a huge blessing.” Lindy Unger added, “We’re very humbled
and proud; he’s worked really hard. We’ve tried to instill a good work ethic in our kids since they were young but as far (continued on page 6)
Chamber committee to host debate between Primary Election candidates The Government Affairs Committee of the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce will facilitate a debate featuring 2011 City of Wabash Primary Election candidates on April 20. It will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Honeywell Center’s Honeywell Room, 275 W. Market St. Local media representatives will moderate. They will prepare and ask questions to candidates vying for Wabash City Council General Election ballot positions in Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as for two at-large seats. Democrat races are set for District 2 between
Tina Carroll and Bill J. Hapner; District 3 between Preston W. Miracle and James (Jim) Wenrich; and District 4 between Paul Lewis and incumbent Pat Lynn. In addition, three Democrats, Harold V. Chatlosh, Jim Cosby and incumbent Joan C. Haag, are seeking two General Election ballot positions for the atlarge seats. Republicans William (Bill) Evans and incumbent John Gilpin are running in District 1 for the right to appear on the General Election ballot. City Council District 5 will not be contested
in the Primary. Members of the general public are encouraged, if they wish, to submit written questions to the Chamber Office, by mail at 210 S. Wabash St, Wabash, by phone at 260-563-1168 or by email at info@wabashchamber.org regarding issues they view as important in this year’s elections. The Wabash City Primary Election will be May 3, with the General Election to follow on Nov. 8.