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Crews from various construction companies (top photo) inspect the boiler room at the old Roann school. Before demolition begins, officials hope to save the center court (bottom photo) design from the old gymnasium. Photos by Joseph Slacian
Crews tour old Roann school By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
ROANN – Contractors from around Indiana were in Roann on Tuesday morning, April 3, for a pre-bid meeting on the old Roann School Building. Jacob Teuschler, project manager with BCA Environmental Consultants led a group meeting at Roann Town Hall with the contractors, discussing various aspects of the bid specifications. He also discussed various requirements from the Indiana Office of the Community and Rural Affairs, which is contributing funds for the work to
raze the building. Following the meeting, contractors toured the building, which was built in 1941, to get measurements and other information needed to determine their bids to demolish the three-story, 32,000-square-foot structure. The tour began in the boiler room, and then the contractors were allowed to wander through the building. Most walked into the various classrooms on the second floor, and a few braved venturing onto the third floor. Town officials cautioned those going onto the top floor to be careful, because the wooden floor was (continued on page 9)
Wabash County property owners may be paying more this year in taxes, but, for most, it’s not because of a tax increase. The increase is due to a decrease in the property tax relief credit, shown on line 4a of the “Special Message to Property Owner” sheet included with the tax bill. Property tax bills were mailed Tuesday, April 3, and since that time county council members have fielded questions regarding the increase in taxes owed. According to County Council Chairman Randy Curless, the county council voted last October to decrease a property tax relief credit – which effectively lowered property taxes – in order to increase revenue for the county. “For the past 10-11 years,” he said, “… we’ve remanded back to the residents somewhere near $6 million a year for property tax relief. “What the council did did not change the tax rate … we took 50 percent of the credit back to help run the county.” (continued on page 28)
Ivy Tech gives Wabash site back to City Schools By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com
Wabash City Schools Board and Ivy Tech Community College Regional and State Board of Trustees have approved a community partnership between the two educational organizations. After planning meetings to discuss a future vision of educational offerings in the Wabash community — along with local, regional, and state board approvals from both educational institutions — it has been agreed upon and approved to enter a mutu(continued on page 5)
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Local students earn Promise scholarships Wabash County fourth-eighth grade students participated in the Promise S c h o l a r s h i p Essay/Presentation contest during the third 9 weeks grading
period. Students created an essay or presentation on a topic relating to preparation for career or college. The student winners were selected by their teachers. Those students who are
enrolled in the Promise Early Award Scholarship Program will receive a $25 deposit into their Promise Scholarship account. The Community Foundation of Wabash County congratulates the following winners from each county school: Manchester fourth and fifth grade: Saydah Burke, Macy Tuggle, Leighton Duffy, Maggie Onderko-White, Milo Hupp, Juliana Diaz Manchester sixth grade: Kaidyn Howard, Miriam S t r u bl e - H e d s t ro m , Garrett Sites,Paulie Martin, Gracie Lauer Manchester sev-
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Students from Manchester Jr. High School show off their Promise awards. enth grade: Aliala Atienza, Mackenzie Beck, Olivia Dale, Rebecca Dingess, Caden Egner, Skye
McCullough Manchester eighth grade: Jessica Dingess, Elisa Harter, Alyssa Marvel, Mia Nadborne, Jack Shoemaker, Ainsley West Sharp Creek fourth grade: Sophia Holley, Mason Lyons, Caidan Burchett
Students from Manchester Intermediate School show off their Promise awards. Sharp Creek fifth grade: Graci Napier, Madison Archer, Hailey Cruz Sharp Creek sixth grade: Hannah
Holmes, Landon Shoue, Anna Kissel Northfield seventh grade: Dallis Chain, Lillian Hobbs, Ella (continued on page 3)
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Karson Pratt Northfield eighth grade: Olivia Curry,
Kayden Cruz, Ainsley Dale Southwood fourth and fifth grade: Jalynn Lyons, Mylah Dillon, Coan Holloway, Grace Drake Southwood sixth grade: Carley Whitesel, Derek Deeter, Alexis Roles
Southwood seventh and eighth grade: Aidan Staggs, Alaina Winer, Makenna Younce, Rylee Barney OJ Neighbours fourth grade: Aleiya Honeycutt, Mya Whitaker, Natalie Lemaster, Katherine Gaston Wabash fifth grade:
Hadley Schuler, Kenzie Clark, Colton Sellers, Dixie Robinson, Sierria Spradling Wabash sixth and seventh grade: Grant Ford, David Ford Wabash eighth grade: Ashley Bricker, Anne Cole, Linda Cordes, Jordan Dragoo, Corrine
Kugler St. Bernard fourth, fifth, sixth grade: Solomon Baucco, Mabel Halley, Alexa Johnson Students were given various prompts relating to careers, career training, and traits for success in school and in life. Here are some sam-
ples of the student essays: In her essay, OJ Neighbours fourth grader Mya Whitaker wrote about her goal to be trained as a teacher. She discovered a passion for teaching while playing with and tutoring (continued on page 4)
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four years of medical training and her strong communication skills and compassion will lead her to good pay and high satisfaction as a nurse. Mabel Halley, fifth grader at St. Bernard explored the kind of training necessary to land a job in Wabash County. After examining the cost of living and the cost of studying veterinarian medicine, Mabel said her job “will contribute to society by helping people’s animals so it is affordable for most people.” Garret Sites, M a n c h e s t e r Intermediate sixth grader, wrote about how he would prepare for his career as a carpenter. In middle school, he can work at being “good with fractions and converting measurements.” He sees himself taking wood shop classes at Vincennes University. Landon Shoue, sixth grader at Sharp Creek Elementary, compared and contrasted Purdue University with Goshen College. After explaining the differences in cost, distance from home, meal plans, size of campus, financial aid packages, and areas of study, Landon concluded that he would choose Purdue. Students in seventh grade looked at col-
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Students from Wabash Middle School show off their Promise awards. leges and careers they were interested in and found choices that met their requirements. Southwood seventh grader, Alaina Winer wrote that “IUPUI would be
an excellent college to go to because it is close to home, has a high acceptance rate, and has one of the majors I want.” David Ford, Wabash seventh grader, decided that
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Wabash, NM plan spring clean-up By The Paper staff The Wabash Street Department will have spring clean-up from April 23-28. The clean-up will follow the regular
trash schedule, so all trash piles should be out by 7 a.m. on the day of the normal trash pick-up. For those who don’t have trash out in time, there will be a dumpster at 1101
Manchester Avenue. City officials request that residents not set out their trash more than one week in advance. Trash piles should not exceed 4-feet-by-
8-feet in size. Items excluded from pick-up are electronics, oil based products, paints, drywall, plaster, shingles, rubber tires and other hazardous materials. The electronics, tires, oiled based products, paints, and hazardous materials should be taken to the Wabash County Solid Waste Management office, 1101 Manchester Ave. In North Manchester, spring clean up begins the last Monday of April. The crews start on the east side of North Manchester and work westward.
Brush and trash needs to be separated. Trash piles can be no larger than 4-footby-8-foot. No electronics, paint, tires, televisions, or hazardous material will be picked up. Items for pickup should be placed at the curb no earlier than 10 days before start of clean up. Piles of leaves need to be bagged to be picked up. Crews will go through town one time only. For those downtown residents of North Manchester, roll off dumpsters will be located behind the American Legion and in the Med Core parking lot.
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Ivy Tech gives Wabash site back to City Schools ...contiunued from the front page ally beneficial arrangement in which the Ivy Tech Wabash Site will be donated from Ivy Tech Community College to Wabash City Schools. The partnership with Wabash City Schools will ensure that Ivy Tech Community College will continue to provide classes at the Thorne Street property. “Ivy Tech Community College is committed to providing access to higher education opportunities to the residents of Wabash County and the surrounding communities,” Ivy Tech Chancellor Jerrilee K. Mosier. “Wabash City Schools has been a leader in the early college design and dual credit offerings in the region. We are confident this partnership will help increase the Ivy Tech mission of providing accessible and affordable higher education in supporting Wabash’s mission of ensuring every student is college- and careerready.” W a b a s h Superintendent Jason Callahan agrees with Jerrilee
The Ivy Tech Community College campus in Wabash was once the West Ward Elementary School. Photo provided Mosier’s optimistic outlook. “Wabash City Schools is excited about this opportunity to partner with Ivy Tech Community College to further its mission of increasing educational attainment in the greater Wabash community,” Callahan said. “We believe this will help us achieve a clearer path between K-14 and career pathways. We are equally as excited about the opportunity to continue to work with area industry to advance career advancement through adult education opportunities.” The next steps of the K-14 partnership
will be working to hire a shared position after long-time Ivy Tech Wabash Site Director Pam Guthrie retired at the end of March. The schools will work together to prepare fall course offerings and to build career pathways. “Ivy Tech has played a key role in providing affordable higher education and helping support the local workforce development,” Callahan saod. “We are excited about continuing this mission.” The Wabash facility, the former West Ward elementary school, was constructed in 1952 and
was acquired by Ivy Tech Community College from the Wabash City School Corporation in 1995 for use as part of the Ivy Tech Kokomo service area. Ivy Tech Fort Wayne will continue to offer courses in Wabash County with a reduced footprint in the former Ivy Tech Wabash Site on Thorne Street and/or Wabash High School. No facility lease expense will be incurred by Ivy Tech, and budgetary savings will be realized from a reduction in site administration costs, maintenance costs, and utilities.
Pet food to be distributed By The Paper staff The Best Friends Pet Food Pantry will distribute dog and cat food to those in need from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at the F.I.S.H. Food Pantry located in the base-
ment of The Women’s Clubhouse, in front of the City Park, 770 1/2 W. Hill St., Wabash. First time customers should bring ID & proof of low income or financial hardship. Veterans only need ID & proof
of service. The group also will host “Painting for Paws,” a painting party fundraiser, Sunday, April 14, at The 380 Smokehouse & Grill starting at 2 p.m. Prices are $25 for a canvas or $30 for a wooden board.
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Butcher named head coach of Enid Jets By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com
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He’s spent the past six seasons building his alma mater’s men’s basketball program into a perennial contender. Now, he’s ready for a new challenge. Aaron Butcher accepted the head men’s coaching job at Northern Oklahoma College – Enid, a National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association Division I school in between Oklahoma City and Wichita, Kan.. He leaves Ancilla with a 113-65 record in six seasons. “Each of the past few off seasons some opportunities have been presented, and I think you always have to look,” Butcher said. “We did have it going here, but at the same time, Enid is a really nice city and it’s a great basketball job and great people. From a career standpoint, being a Division I Junior College where resources and funding is a better set up. I felt like it was a good move for us.” Butcher built Ancilla from the bottom up both in the classroom and on the court, setting a record for team
GPA as well as a record for wins in a season, as the Chargers went 29-3 this past season and won a conference title. “When I got the job, the administration said the best we could ever hope for was .500.” Butcher said. “To go 293 and 75-19 over a three year span, those are things we’re really proud of.” Butcher surmised that in most cases, new coaches get jobs because the predecessor wasn’t successful. That’s not the case at Enid. Coach Greg Shamburg built a strong program in his 17 seasons there, taking the Jets to the national tournament as recent as the 2016-17 season. “The job came open in the middle the season, around December,” Butcher said. “The coach had been there a while and went to transition into some other things. It was open and we got it wrapped up (Wednesday, April 4). It’s a good program. “They won the region last year. They have seven returning guys right now. We’re hoping to keep those seven. It’s a pretty good location near Oklahoma City and Wichita, and I think we’ll be able to get into Texas a little
Coach Aaron Butcher has a new home, as he announced last week he was leaving his alma mater Ancilla College to take the head coaching job at Northern Oklahoma College – Enid. Photo provided by Ancilla College. bit. We think it’s an area where we think we can get some high level guys and continue to win.” Butcher, a 2003 Wabash High School grad, will spend the first few days in his new role reaching out to returning players. “Any time a situation like this happens, there’s an uneasy feeling (among players),” Butcher said. “There’s probably a lot of mixed emotions for the guys in terms of nervousness, not knowing who’s coming in and what their personality or style of play are going to be like. I want to reach out to the guys and introduce myself to them. We’ll meet them face to face (this) week, but you want to call
them and text them and reach out to them. “That was the first order. Then, we assess the roster to see where we’re at and what our needs are. I spent a lot of time on the phone talking to high school coaches in Oklahoma, and some different kids that feel like maybe it would be a fit.” The diminutive guard for Mike Noszka’s Wabash Apaches is now a head coach of a NJCAA program. “From Wabash to a college coach in Oklahoma – I never really thought we’d be going out that way,” Butcher said. “It’s funny how it all works. There’s no rhyme of reason. You just work hard and trust the plan.”
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City planners recommend change to political sign measure By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash Plan Commission, for the second time in two months, approved a resolution recommending that the Wabash City Council update the city’s ordinance on political signs on Wednesday, April 4. The commission approved the same resolution in March. However, it failed to have a public hearing on the matter, thus it had to reconsider the matter. It unanimously approved sending the matter to the City Council following the hearing, at which no one spoke for or against the matter. The Council was expected to approve the measure on first reading when it met Monday night, April 9. The new ordinance will bring the city’s ordinance in line with state statutes, commission attorney Doug Lehman explained.
Prior to 60 days before the election, as well as six days following the election, political signs shall not exceed 10 square feet in area. Signs are also is not to be located between the sidewalk and curb, and, in the case of properties without sidewalks, it is not to be located less than eight feet from the paved edge of the street. “The state statute basically says that we cannot control the size or the number of political signs between a date 60 days prior to an election, and six days after,” Lehman told the commission. “During that period of time, you can have as many political signs that you want, and you can have them almost any size that you want. “The statute does, however, permit you to regulate their placement so as to prevent those signs from interfering with line of sight at corners that
would make it dangerous to pull out into an intersection into traffic, that sort of thing.” Candidates also must receive a property owner’s permission to place a sign, he added. In addition, signs cannot be placed on any government owned land. “The government does not endorse any political candidate so if you’re a political candidate you don’t want it to appear that a governmental unit is endorsing you, so there shouldn’t be a sign for Joe Schmoe taped to the front door of City Hall,” Lehman said. While the ordinance is being brought in line with the state, Lehman warned that it “still may not be constitutional.” “State statute says you can limit the number of political signs and the size of political signs more than 60 days prior to an election,” he said. “I suspect that if anyone wanted to challenge
that, that would eventually be held unconstitutional because it’s free speech. “but, again, we’re conforming with the state law, and more than anything else, we’re making it clear that you have to have the consent of a property owner, you can’t interfere with line of sight … the whole idea is to keep clutter out. “At least all the candidates will know that our ordinance is in conformity with the state law, and there shouldn’t be any ambiguity as to which one you have to follow.” Commission member Pat Lynn asked if there was a penalty for violating the measure. Lehman said there was no fine associated with the measure. “Basically, John (Stephens, building commissioner), or Kipp (Cantrell, code enforcement officer) can go out and say, ‘You’re not supposed to do that. Take those signs down.’ Or, ‘Don’t
put those signs up yet.’ “I’m not sure that we’ve ever gone out and said, ‘Hey, you can’t put that sign up because it’s too early.’ I’m sure there may have been a few instances in which we’ve called someone and said, ‘Hey, the election’s over, don’t you think it’s time to take the sign down?” Assistant Building Commissioner Terri Wilburn said the department did make some calls recently about the placement of some signs. She also reiterated that the state is taking signs down that are in state right of ways. Commission Chair Karl Rider asked if the measure would regulate commercial billboards which, he noted, are larger than 10 square feet. Lehman said commercial billboards are regulated by other provisions of the sign ordinance. “If you buy space on a commercial billboard, I don’t think it
comes under this ordinance,” he said. “I think we’re talking about a sign that is placed somewhere
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McWhirt ready to take over Wabash AD position By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Floyd McWhirt served as the assistant athletic director for the past two years at Wabash High School under Matt Stone, learning the ins and outs of the role of leading an athletic program. McWhirt knew he wanted to be the head AD, but as the first couple of opportunities presented themselves, the timing wasn’t right for he and his family. Stone had taken over as the school’s chief financial officer in recent years, and opted to add transportation duties to his responsibilities, leaving the AD’s position open. This time, the timing was right for McWhirt, who will step in as the new head AD in the fall. “My wife and I have talked about it, and we feel like it’s a pretty good fit in our lives at
this point,” McWhirt said. “I’ve been in the role as assistant AD this year and last, and this seemed like the next step.” Stone has been instrumental in helping McWhirt learn the ropes the last couple years, leaving McWhirt confident of a seamless transition. “Matt’s meant a lot for our athletic department overall,” McWhirt said. “He’s been here a while and he knows what he’s doing. I’ve learned a lot from him in general about how the department is ran and how things are done. We like what he does here as a coaching staff – our coaches do – and so I don’t plan on changing anything. We’ll just keep going and add a few things here or there that I’d like to do.” The biggest lesson McWhirt learned from Stone was how to run the program from a financial standpoint. “With sports, when
it comes to uniforms and everything like that from top to bottom, he’s been a big benefit for me to understand what’s going on behind the scenes,” McWhirt said. With the transfer from the classroom to the AD’s position, McWhirt opted to resign from his position of head football coach, saying doing both would take up more time than he had to give. “The athletic department takes a lot of time and so does football,” he said. “If you want to coach football right you have to be there all the time. It’s just not a fall season sport anymore; it’s year-round. I didn’t feel that it was fair to my family to do both at this time. I feel that being new at the AD spot, it’s probably a good idea to step into that and only have one thing to worry about.” McWhirt said there are a lot of things he’ll
miss about coaching football. “Mainly, the kids,” he said. “I love the game of football and I want our program to succeed. It’s the kids that I’ve worked with that are going to still be here. I’m going to miss everything about those guys. They’ve worked hard to get to where we are.” McWhirt went 19-53 in seven season as head football coach, but 15 of those 17 wins came in the final three years of his tenure. The 7-3 campaign in 2015 was the program’s first winning
season since 1996. He pinpointed developing leadership within the program as the main reason for the turnaround. “When I first took over as a young coach, you expect your seniors to be leaders,” McWhirt said. “We had a rough patch back when I started. As coaches, you coach football but you also need to be able to teach them to be leaders. That’s where I struggled in the beginning, expecting those seniors to be leaders. “Looking back at it, we put in character
and leadership education, where we were really teaching out kids how to be leaders. Our seniors – it was expected of you to be a leader, so these younger guys can look up to you and know what to expect. Those guys did that, and that’s the biggest reason for success in our program – those kids stepping up and learning to be leaders and becoming good leaders.” McWhirt will have a role in selecting the new coach, and said whoever gets the job needs to get involved
with the school and community. “We need somebody to have to energy within our program,” McWhirt said. “They need to be able to work with the kids. It’s all about the kids. We talk about wins and losses. But, let’s be honest, it’s more about how our kids leave the program from where they enter it. That’s what we want to make sure our next coach does. Make an impact on those kids’ lives to make sure they’re better people when they leave our program.”
2 county residents elected to Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership board By The Paper staff FORT WAYNE – Two Wabash County residents are among the The Regional Opportunities Council (ROC), the investor board of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, has elected the 2018 slate of directors to the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Governing Board. They were elected by Regional Opportunites Council. Wabash County Commissioner Barry Eppley and Manchester University
PresidentDavid McFadden are among the 10 members of the board, which will serve through 2021., The Governing Board is responsible for providing strategic leadership oversight to the Regional Partnership’s operations and fiscal matters. Other board members are: Karl Bandemer, Deputy Mayor with the City of Fort Wayne; Tamara Boucher, Managing Director of HALDRUP USA; Mike Cahill, President and CEO of
Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana; Jim Cook, Executive Director of JPMorgan Chase Bank; Trevor Hobbs, Executive Director of the Adams County E c o n o m i c D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation; Nancy Jordan, Senior Vice President of Individual Annuity Operations at Lincoln Financial; Raymond Kusisto, CEO of Ortho NorthEast; Kathleen Randolph, CEO of Northeast Indiana Works. Governing Board members elected to the executive committee are: Chair Jeff Turner, Senior Vice President of Metal Technologies; Immediate Past Chair Scott Glaze, Chairman and CEO of Fort Wayne Metals; Vice Chair Sherilyn Emberton, President of H u n t i n g t o n University; Secretary Tom Niezer, Partner at Barrett McNagny LLP; Treasurer David Findlay, President and CEO of Lake City Bank; ROC Chair Raymond Kusisto, CEO of Ortho NorthEast; Public Official representative Mayor Joe Thallemer with the City of Warsaw; and LEDO Council Chair Chad Kline, Executive Director of Wells County Economic Development. “Northeast Indiana works together every day to take action toward our shared vision for regional growth. We collaborate and focus on our bold
goals of increasing personal per capita income, raising educational attainment and growing our population in Northeast Indiana. It’s an honor to serve on the Regional Partnership’s Governing Board and work together to create a more prosperous region,” said Sherilyn Emberton, Regional Partnership board vice chair and president of Huntington University. “The Regional Partnership board is relentless in its pursuit of growth and prosperity for Northeast Indiana. The board continuously demonstrates the leadership needed to support and execute our vision for a bigger, bolder future for the region. This is an exciting time in our region’s history, and it’s a privilege to serve as the chair of the board as we work to increase business investment in our 11 counties,” said Jeff Turner, Regional Partnership board chair and senior vice president of Metal Technologies. “Northeast Indiana is frequently recognized for collaboration and bold leadership. This collaborative spirit is due to our dedicated business and community leaders. We are experiencing visible signs of success and momentum throughout the region because of our board members’ devotion, leadership and responsibility to Northeast Indiana,” said John Sampson, president and CEO of the Northeast Indiana R e g i o n a l Partnership.
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Crews tour old Roann school sagging at various spots. They urged those going onto the third floor not to go too far away from a classroom, where the floor was more stable. Peeling paint was found on walls and stairways, while some of the walls were covered with various graffiti. Numerous items, ranging from a few filing cabinets, empty paint cans, broken furniture and even an old, upright piano, could be found throughout the building. Most of the windows in the building were broken, as were some of the glass panes in classroom doors. The old gymnasium appeared to be in the worse shape, with much of the floor strewn with debris. Two basketball goals and a scoreboard remained in the gym, and an old, deflated basketball was found underneath one of the goals. Access to the stage in the gym was restricted by a construction fence. It still had the curtains from the school’s glory days, deep maroon with the initials RHS displayed high above center stage. The demolition project is being conducted in three stages, accord-
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Bids for the demolition were to be accepted when the Roann Town Council met on Tuesday, April 10. The Council will presumably take the bids under advisement, allowing for a chance to review the bids. The board will then meet again on Tuesday, April 17, to award the bids. Work on the site could begin in early May, and officials hope for a “substantial completion of demolition” by June 22.
An old, broken chair rests at the bottom of a stairwell at the old Roann school. Photos by Joseph Slacian ing to specifications. The first is an asbestos inspection of the site found some asbestos which must be removed before actual demolition work could begin. The second phase is the demolition and offsite disposal of the debris. During the demolition, certain aspects of the building are to be saved, as per a request from town officials. One item is the center court circle of the basketball court, which depicts the head of a Native American chief and the words Roann Indians.
Another is a pallet of unbroken bricks which town officials hope to use as part of a marker honoring the site. The ornate entrances on the west side of the building also are to be saved. The final stage of the project is, after receiving approval that demolition is complete and performed according to specifications, the contractor must place approved backfill material at the site, then seed and cover the land. Clerk-Treasurer Bob Ferguson said officials hope to create a green space where the building now stands.
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The Chairs of Hope project needs the donation of chairs for the 2017 project. Wooden chairs are needed for eighth grade art students at Manchester Junior Senior High School who create works of art made
from discarded chairs. All pieces will be auctioned later this fall in support of the Wabash County Cancer Society. The community is invited to partner with the students and the Chairs of Hope Project
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through donations of sturdy wooden chairs. If you are interested in helping with this project please contact Sebrena Cline, 260578-1398. “DID YOU KNOW?” The Center for History is a great place to learn about your community! “Did you
know” these facts about North Manchester? - Many of the limestone foundations of buildings in North Manchester were made of stone brought by ox team from Lagro. Stone for foundations, steps and sidewalks was quarried at Lagro. The Heckman Bindery grew from an interesting hobby into a significant business. In 1931 Vernon Heckman and son Paul started repairing worn books in the basement of their home in North Manchester. By the 1970s the company was North Manchester’s largest industrial employer and the largest producer of library binding in the nation. The Center for History hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Call the Center for History (260-982- 0672) to arrange a group tour, during regular museum hours or at another time. The Thomas Marshall
House is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of the month. The Center is also open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the same days. There are variations to the first Saturday schedule to accommodate community summer activities. Instead of being open August 4, both will be open on Funfest weekend. Instead of being open on September 1, both will be open the following weekend during the Eel River Art Festival. The North Manchester Center for History, located at 122 E. Main Street, is a museum that collects, displays and interprets the history of the Eel River Valley. The Thomas Marshall House Museum, on north Market Street next to the library, has been completely restored to its 1852 condition. Trained docents are available at both locations to assist visitors in their journey to learn the story of who we are, how we got here, and what we hold dear. Call 260-982- 0672 for information. SPIRIT PUMP FUNDRAISER FOR MJSHS: Manchester CITGO Trading Post has installed a “Spirit Pump” to raise funds for Manchester Jr-Sr High School. Through May 10 a
portion of sales from the pump marked with yellow and black designs will be donated to the school to purchase new supplies. The Manchester CITGO Trading Post is located at the intersection of State Roads 13 & 114. PEACE PATCH PRESCHOOL: If you are interested or would like to enroll your child at The Peace Patch Preschool for the 2018-2019 school year, please visit us at our enrollment/open house on April 12th 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Manchester Church of the Brethren (1306 North Beckley Street) in North Manchester. Open enrollment begins March 20th. T H U R S D AY ’ S CHILD is in need of donations of baby wipes, baby wash and diapers size 4-5. The facility is located on South Mill Street, just north of the Thrift Store and is open every Thursday from 1-4 p.m. Thursday’s Child offers clothing and accessories for children Newborn4T. Diapers and formula may also be offered when available. Parents only, may visit the shop to select items needed. Donations of diapers and 3-4 T clothing are needed at this time. Thursday’s
Child is a service of the Fellowship of Churches. COMMUNITY DINNER hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street. AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meals are a balanced meal. Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday. To reserve your lunch call 982-9940. P A R T I N G SHOTS: “The anger of a person who is strong, can always bide its time.” ~ James Whitcomb Riley NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news
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Wabash parks, trails now on Google Maps By The Paper Staff Images of Indiana parks and trails, including those around the City of Wabash, are available for viewing on Google Maps. In 2016, the Indiana Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) partnered with Google to capture 360 degree panoramic images of 33 parks using Google Trekker technology. What this technology and opportunity provides is an enhanced way for visitors to connect with these special places in Indiana like they may never have before. “With the partnership opportunity with IPRA and Google Maps, citizens of Wabash and across the world can see the beautiful scenery and
trails that are available right here in our city,” Park Superintendent Adam Hall said. “Local people can now be encouraged to get out and use our trails because they can see how safe they are and exactly where they are located. This advantage will not only improve health, but also quality of life.” The Trekker, the latest imagery-gathering apparatus, is a wearable backpack system that allows staff to locations only accessible by foot. The ability to take Street View to remote, hard to navigate places is a major opportunity to make the beauty and history of locations like these accessible to a global audience. The Wabash Parks
Department was able to capture images along many trails, including City Park, Wabash River Trail, O.J. Neighbours trail, and Paradise Spring. Lisa Nye, Executive Director of the Indiana Parks and R e c r e a t i o n Association, said their goal in bringing the Google Trekker to Indiana had to do with health and sedentary lifestyles. “The Google Trekker program allows us to show Hoosiers all the amazing trails, greenways, waterways and parks available to them in an effort to get citizens to unplug, and go out and get active,” Nye said. Images are now available at Google.com/Maps.
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3 firms submit quotes for project By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Three area firms submitted quotes to the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety on Thursday afternoon for Lift Station No.12 Pump Improvements. The bids – from James S. Jackson Co., of Bluffton, Maddox Industrial Group of Indianapolis, and Cornerstone Stewards, Fort Wayne – were taken under advise-
ment by the board. They will be reviewed by engineers at United Consulting, who will give the board a recommendation. Bids were $159,000 for James S. Jackson Co.; $223,438 for Maddox Industrial group; and $128,777 for Cornerstone Stewards. The lift station is located in the Wabash Gardens, Waster Water Superintendent Bob Gray said. The station will undergo renovations and upgrades to
replace pumps and other routine maintenance. “It’s old, so it’s time go get it rehabbed,” Gray said. “We’re just having maintenance headaches, so we decided to get it upgraded.” In another matter, the board approved the retirement of Dale Amburgey from the Wabash Park Department, effective June 1. He has been employed by the department for 33 years.
Specialized Care • High flow oxygen- up to 50% FIO2 • Non-invasive ventilator • Aerosol treatments • Airway care and pulmonary secretion management • CPAP/BIPAP care • Education to patients and families regarding ongoing care for chronic pulmonary conditions • Rehabilitation department with physical, occupational, and speech therapist
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The Roann Alumni Association, which started in 1933, is open to anyone that ever attended Roann High School, Roann Jr. High or Roann Elementary. It meetst annually on the third Friday in April, and this year they are celebrating the Goodness of Roann. They are celebrating the goodness of those who lived here before, the goodness of those who live here today and the goodness of
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our Roann school, which seemed to unite everyone
together. They invite anyone who ever attended Roann to come to their banquet which will be held at the Roann United Methodist Church on April 20. They will have a social hour beginning at 5:30 and dinner will be at 6:30. Those interested may call their secretary, Janet Shawver at 260243-6314 for reservations. Cost for the dinner is $12.50 per person. The meal will be furnished by
the ladies of the United Methodist Church. A silent auction will be held as part of the evening’s festivities. THE ROANN LIONS Club met at the town hall on April 5 for their monthly meeting. President Rick Morris welcomed everyone and led the members to the pledge of allegiance to the American flag. Steve Hicks gave a report on Farm
Safety Rules. There are six basic safety rules for farm equipment on the roads. The report stated that, common sense and following the law can prevent lots of problems. A summary of the rules are: A slow-moving vehicle sign is a must. Flashing lights do not substitute for the SMV sign. Don’t tow more implements than allowed. The three-car rule is a law, not just a courtesy. Indiana code states that if you are driving any slowmoving vehicle and three or more cars are backed up, you should pull over if possible. A child does not require a license to drive a tractor on the road. However, hopefully you have trained him well of the rules. Make sure any implement you are towing is visible with flashing lights on the tractor. Know the rules about reflectors and flashing lights. Rick Morris reported on the work on the caboose. Keith Ford and Morris have done some work on the caboose already but much more is yet to come. Morris contacted the Historical Society of the National and State Nickel Plate Railroad and found that the wooden caboose donated by Dick Siders to the Lions Club and Heritage Group is very rare. Most are metal. The caboose was built in 1909 in Jeffersonville, and the number of the caboose is 1142. Members the outside
of the caboose will be fully restored and set on the library property before the festival in September. Dick Siders has offered to put down stone at the site where the caboose will sit. Donna Harman reported there were over 50 children at the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 7. Members would like to thank Janet Shoue for making the delicious cookies for each of the children; and the helpers liked them too! Harman also reported that the festival fundraiser will be on April 14, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., and they need a few more volunteers. The festival and parade theme this year is “Surf ’in U.S.A.” The Lions Club is still working on a plan to lower the cost of the membership dues which they hope would encourage new members to join. They would like to have a fund raiser in the community, possibly a cook out a couple times, such as a community picnic. Have an idea, let them know. The meeting was adjourned and refreshments were served. IT IS TIME once again to get updated information for the Lions Club calendar for the 2018-19 calendar year. If there are names to be added, or someone needs to be taken off please call Donna at 765-833-5663. Although the printing costs continue to increase, the calendars are still $6.00 this year. If you buy a calendar you may have your names on the calendar for your birthdays and your anniversary. If you have not gotten the calendar in the past we would be glad to put you on the list, just call to let us know. All information must be called in by April 25. Thanks, from the Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club THE ROANN COVERED BRIDGE Festival fundraiser will be held on April 14, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Roann Community building. This will be those great Richvalley tenderloins again. The adult meal, which includes tenderloin, baked beans, apple-
sauce, chips and a drink will be $9. Children’s meal (up to age 12 years) is $6. A tenderloin sandwich will be $5. Your choice of dessert available for a free will offering. We hope you will plan to come to our festival fund raiser to support our festival. The festival theme this year is “Surf ’in U.S.A.” Organizers could use some extra help as servers or cutting desserts the morning of our meal so if you would be willing to help please call Donna Harman at 765-833-5663. PLEASANT HILL United Methodist Women are having a craft bazaar May 5, 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. Various crafts available. Lunch with carry out available. R O A N N FARMER’S MARKET: Those interested in participating in the farmer’s market, beginning in June, please contact Jerry Nelson at 765-998-2863 for more information. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Thurman D. Spears, Jeff Krom, Adam Michael Smalley, Candace Williams, Carolyn Everest, Kaye Krom, Ryan Steven Donaldson, Cortnee Marie LeFebvre, Michael Williams, Daryn Cordes, Jill LeFebvre, Mia Jade Fairchild, Tony Krom, Melissa Martin, Michael Bunchanan, Wes McCarty, and Katy Bickford. H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bever Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Williams. CHECK OUT the Roann Community Calendar of events each month at http://roannin.us/ Click on Community Calendar to find out what is going on in the area. For more information, please call Roann Town Hall at 765-833-2100. ROANN NEWS ITEMS may be sent to roannhappenings@yahoo.com, or you may call the phone number listed. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of the paper is Tuesday at noon. It would be best to submit timely news items two weeks in advance.
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COME TO the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building on Saturday, April 21, from 1-6 p.m., as the LaFontaine Festival Committee is cooking up a potato bar for everyone to enjoy. All proceeds go toward the LaFontaine Town festival. It will be $5 for a plate with any toppings you would like. There also will be freewill donation desserts. A silent auction and 50/50 donation will also be going on at the same time. Please come support the Festival C o m m i t t e e . Organizers are also look for some help with the potato bar fundraiser. They need help with busing tables, serving drinks, and some other things. If you would like to help us with this fundraiser, please contact Indie Piercy at 260-571-7782. Thank you. MEMBERS OF THE LAFONTAINE LIONS thank everyone who attended their Easter breakfast. The profit will be put aside for replacing the Community Building Floor. The winners from the special eggs in the Easter Egg Hunt were: Under preschool: Insley Derck, P r e s c h o o l -
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Kindergarten: Mckayla Davis, Grades 1-2: Ella Chambers, Grades 2-3: Makaylee Moore. Lions says thank you to Kaden Rody, Brixton, Bella Worthington, Sharon Pattee, and Lion Carrie Worthington for helping with the Easter egg hunt and to the Easter bunny who was a big hit again this year. ALL VETERANS you are invited to have coffee and a snack on Friday April 13 at 9 a.m. at the LaFontaine C o m m u n i t y Building. Veterans come and fellowship with your fellow veterans. Tom Strickland will be the speaker from Northern Indiana Funeral Care. Please come and hear this speaker. Veteran Tom Willcox’s wife is providing the snack.
Please come and hear this speaker. S O M E R S E T LIONS will have its annual smoked pork chop dinner on Friday, April 13, at the Community Building. Dinner is served from 4 to 7 p.m. The grilled smoked pork chop will be served with green beans or baked beans and applesauce. Homemade desserts will be available for a donation. Drinks will also be available. Renowned Chef Larry Stouffer will be in charge of preparing the chops. The price is $9 per meal and families with children will be able to avail themselves of the same meal with a hot dog for the reduced price of $4. WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE will be having cross shoots 15, 22, and 29. These shoots are for shotguns and 22 rifles, the 22 rifles are open sights only, no scopes. Cost is $3 per shoot and organizers have meat and cash prizes. Shoots will start around 10 a.m. If anyone is interested in joining the organization come to the shoots or email us at wabashiwla@yahoo.com. LAFONTAINE/LI BERTY FIRE
DEPARTMENT is still raising money for its classroom; all donations are greatly appreciated. Also in need of C batteries printer paper and old towels for cleaning. All donations can be dropped off at town hall, to any firefighter or at the station the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month a 7pm. We appreciate all the help the community has been this far. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mindy Manning April 12, Teresa Rody, Tom Willcox April 15, Janice Dawes, Laura (Wente) Snyder Martha Philback April 16, Harold Bowman, Ket Baldwin, Phil Lloyd April 17, Margaret Piety April 18 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith Apr. 17 WORDS OF WISDOM “By the time I was 17, I was working in radio, making $100 a week. And that’s when I made my peace with money. I decided that no matter what job I ever did, I wanted that same feeling I got when I first started in radio—the feeling of I love this so much, even if you didn’t pay me I’d show up every day, on time and happy to be here. I recognized then what I know now for
The Easter Bunny watching the children collecting Easter Egg at the Cook-Crumley P a rk / L a Fo n t a i n e Town Park on Saturday, March 31. Photo provided
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So this is a great longterm investment for our local wildlife.” Those interested can donate to the cause at the website https://fundly.com/w abash-river-nestingbox-drive. “We will be dispersing these boxes throughout the river in the Lagro, Wabash and Peru areas,” Harmon said. “We will be selecting sites based on water current and bird activity. Boxes are installed on poles to keep predators from accessing the boxes. Boxes get
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On March 28 Luke Hunt, Ron Anderson, Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Claud and Linda Newcomb and Claudia Rosen from the Urbana Lions Club and Steve and Pam Ford and Rick Morris from the Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club went to the Indiana Eyeglass Recycling Center in Upland, for a work day. Half of the group sorted donated eyeglasses while the rest of the group helped unload boxes of donated glasses and then loaded a trailer with glasses that were ready to be shipped out. The first sorting of
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eyeglasses is to take them out of the cases and put them into four containers – plastic frames, metal frames, sunglasses, and those that are broken. Broken glasses are gladly accepted as they are used for parts to fix broken
glasses or the metal is sold to help pay costs related to the eyeglass program. Besides eyeglasses, hearing aids and cell phones are also accepted and recycled. There are eyeglass recycling centers in Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, and the Republic of South Africa. Besides Indiana the following states have eyeglass recycling centers: Alaska, Arizona, C a l i f o r n i a , Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, five centers in Virginia, and Washington. Eyeglass recycling is an International Lions project that
helps many people around the world who do not have access to eyeglasses. Our group was asked by the Upland Lions Club to join them for lunch. The Upland Lions Club building is located just across the street from the Eyeglass Recycling Center and every Wednesday they serve lunch to seniors or anyone in the Upland community. After our work day was done, the group stopped at Ivanhoes for ice cream treats before heading home. URBANA LIONS CLUB TO TOUR CYCLONE MANUFACTURING for their meeting on
Urbana Lion Ron Anderson carries a box of eyeglasses marked LCI (Lions Clubs International) out to a trailer at the Lions Club Eyeglass Recycling Center in Upland. Photo provided April 23 at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to join the tour, meet in front of the building. Dan Speicher will be giving a little history of the company and Bob Beck will tell how the business has been expanding. The Cyclone Manufacturing Company has been in Urbana for 150 years. At the present time it employs approximately 15 people and operates in the Fabricated Metal Products sector of the Sheet Metalwork business. URBANA YOKE PARISH DATES: Men’s Group will meet on April 17 at p.m. Following the 9:30 a.m. worship service on April 15 and April 22 there will be a congregational meeting. Bible Study is held each Sunday evening at 6 p.m. April’s Fifth Sunday donation is Sanitary Sunday for
the Lighthouse Mission. You may donate hand sanitizer, antibacterial soap, disinfectant spray, and tissues. You may also donate peanut butter and jelly. There is a box in the foyer for your donations. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please add 1960 Urbana graduate Danny Knee and continue to remember Pat McNabney, Jerry Long, Naomi Cunningham, Phyllis and Morris Baker, Larry Meyer, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Harold and Nancy Christie, Jane Winebrenner, and Marcia and Terry Knee. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH attendees on April 4, 2018, were Tom Wilcox, Mary Ann and Marvin Mast, Helen Dawes, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Doris Mattern, Carol Layne, Peggy
and Chad Dilling, Phil and Jan Weck, and Karen Goebel and Jerry Campbell who were on their way back to Wisconsin. BIRTHDAYS: April 12 -Tara Wrightsman, Tara Haupert. April 13 – Gary Wilcox, Larry Lambert. April 14 – Tony Krom. April 15 – Madison Miller, Kim Frank, Chad Flora, Sam Hann, Jade Rodriguez. April 16 – Nancy Christie. April 17 – John Eads. April 18 – Donald Fishback, Mason Miller, Jett Snyder. A N N I V E R SARIES: April 14 – Steve and Cindy Runkel. April 16 – Jason and Jennie Warnock. April 18 – Troy and Jessica Miller. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at mamast812@gmail.co m or by calling or texting 260-377-9475.
85 HOPE offering free diabetes classes By The Paper Staff Manchester University students will be offering free diabetes classes as part of a service project. The classes will be
run in three sessions, April 12, April 19 and April 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the 85 HOPE clinic at the Wabash Friends Church, 3563 S. State Road 13. General informa-
tion about diabetes and how it affects body systems will be covered during the sessions. Medications, nutrition and exercise tips will also be covered.
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though it takes place on the third Saturday of that month. Second Saturday is a monthly educational series of programs at Salamonie Lake. Scouts can fulfill requirements for Bear Scout—A Bear Goes Fishing. There will be indoor and outdoor activities. Advance registration is required and can be accomplished by calling 260-468-2127. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park.
S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. The S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260-468-2127. Some of the activities at the Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center are: wildlife viewing area, interactive reservoir exhibits, natural and cultural history displays, a children’s room, the Salamonie Raptor Center featuring live birds of prey. LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number is 260-782-2451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260571-3271. AN ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH FRY will be at the L i n c o l nv i l l e / L a g ro Fire Department on Saturday, April 14, from 4-7 p.m. at the Lincolnville Fire Station located at 5030 S. 600 E. St, Wabash, In. 46992. The cost for
adults is $8, children ages 5-12 $5, children ages 5 and under eat free. Proceeds will go to the Fire Department. AN ALL YOU CAN EAT TENDERLOIN SUPPER will be held at St. Paul’s County Line Church on Saturday, April 28 from 4-7 p.m. St. Paul’s County Line Church is located at 3995 N. 1000 W., Andrews on Huntington/Wabash County Line. This Annual All You Can Eat Tenderloin Supper will feature a menu of: grilled and hand breaded tenderloins, two sides, dessert and drinks. The cost for adults is $9, children ages 6-12 $6, children ages 5 and under eat free. THE LAGRO GOOD OLE’ DAYS FESTIVAL is June 21, 22, and 23 this year. If anyone is interested in being a vendor applications are still being accepted. Please call the Lagro Town Hall at 260-782-2451 for more information. ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam
Salamonie, Mississinewa plan ‘forest baths’
Relax your body and mind with a “forest bath” at Salamonie Interpretive Center on Saturday, April 28, or at the Mississnewa Lake on May 5. Shinrin-yoku, known as “forest bathing,” is a Japanese term that means “taking in the forest atmosphere.” Forest bathing is said to relax the body and mind and is used in preventive health care. Certified forest therapy guide Christy Thomson will lead two sessions at Salamoniewith an overlapping lunch presentation from noon to 1:30 p.m. The first session ends with the lunch presentation, and the second session begins with it. Sessions are: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: First session and lunch. Noon to 4:30 p.m.: Lunch and second session. A program fee is $15 per person, per session, or $25 for two participants, per session. The same times are planned at the
Mississinewa presentation. Register by calling
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information. THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards. THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wishes to thank all who have so generously contributed to their ministry. Without your help, they would not be able to continue. They are normally open the third Saturday of each month from 9—10 a.m. in the church basement. Please call 260571-9064 for more information or questions. THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “As it should be in life as in sports, keep excuses to yourself and give an opponent credit for success. I tell tennis
players to take something positive from a great shot from an opponent that won that point for them. It took their best shot to win. Now if an opponent can make that same shot three more times or more during the course of the match, one should be convinced they can do it when the match is on the line. Sometimes in life and sports we give up on a good game plan just because of one isolated incident. So, if you have a good plan don’t let one isolated incident deter you from your goal, keep plugging away and good things will happen.” EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo. com, or call me at 260274-2261.
401 S. CASS STREET - BUSINESS CONDO New construction with interior to be completed by buyer. This building is one of the first business condominiums in Wabash. You will own the interior with the exterior maintenance parking lot etc owned by the new association. The property is zoned General Business and is located in the fast-growing downtown business district. The YMCA is across the street and the DFS is the tenant in the adjoining condo. This is a unique opportunity to purchase in a high traffic area. MLS #201730582 • $139,900 TEXT MRF3 TO 96000
905 CROSSPOINTE, WABASH This beautiful condo is in the highly desirable Crosspointe neighborhood. This 1323 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is the only unit listed in the complex at this time. This unit has been wonderfully maintained and features a covered 14 x 14 rear deck. The landscaping behind the unit provides the privacy you will need. If you are looking for worry-free living, this is it. Let the Association handle ALL of the outside maintenance including painting, lawn mowing, and snow removal. Now it's your time! MLS #201800594 • $133,900 PENDING! - TEXT MRF2 TO 96000
96 N HUNTINGTON STREET, WABASH Unique opportunity in Wabash to own large facility in a single location close to downtown. One of the buildings is on owned land, two are on land leased long-term from the adjacent railroad. Railroad is willing to enter into a new lease with the buyer. All buildings on the railroad ground are owned by the seller. Will sell together or will split. MLS #201550523 $240,000 UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY - TEXT MRF9 TO 96000
1905 S. WABASH STREET Utilize all 2 2 0 8 square feet for your own business or use part and rent the other part for additional income. This building is ready to One half acre building site adjacent to Wabash move into today! Good construction and well High School. Very nice lot with a great location. maintained. This would be perfect for an office or small retail store. MLS #201600993 $79,900 MLS #201715161 $12,900 REDUCED! - LOT - TEXT MRF11 TO 96000 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - TEXT MRF1 TO 96000 HALF STREET
505-507 BRYAN AVENUE, WABASH This is a very unique opportunity to own very well maintained rental units. Live in one unit and rent the others. These units have only had one owner since being built in 1980. The family is well respected for the quality of rental units in Wabash County. you must see all you get with these units. MLS #201541181 $264,000 GREAT INCOME! - TEXT MRF14 TO 96000
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Road, Lagro to attend services. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m. SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH usually conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro. THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street, Wabash. Bible Study Night will be every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Please call Roxane at 260-571-7686 for more
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Lagro’s spring clean up is Saturday, April 28, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dumpsters will be available during these times at the Lagro Town Hall to bring items that need disposed of. Please do not set items outside your home, as they will not be picked up unless you are a senior citizen who has made prior arrangements by calling 260-782-2451. U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISSISSINEWA: Kids can fish with provided equipment and make a fish craft at Salamonie Lake on Saturday, April 21 during the “Youth and Family Fishing Derby”. The program runs from 1— 3 p.m. at the Salamonie Interpretive Center and coincides with a statewide Free Fishing Day. On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents who are of the age 18 and older can fish public waters without needing a fishing license or trout stamp. The program also serves as S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center’s “Second Saturday” event for April, even
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VIEWPOINT Newsprint tariff must be removed By Eric Christiansen and Joseph Slacian The News-Journal has been serving the North Manchester community since 1865. The Paper of Wabash County has been serving all of the county since 1977. Both newspapers cover local news, current events and athletics, list obituaries, and are a source for local advertisers to promote their businesses. While we do offer an online option, the majority of our readers enjoy holding the print version in their hands. That option is now being threatened due to one newsprint mill in the Pacific Northwest, the North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC). In August 2017, NORPAC petitioned the United States Department of Commerce to begin applying tariffs, a tax to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports, to newsprint imported from Canada. As the demand for newsprint in North America declined, paper mills in the Midwest and Northeast stopped producing newsprint. With new tariffs on Canadian paper, many newspapers, including those in Wabash County, will feel the effects. Both the NewsJournal and The Paper will take a hit that could result in higher printing costs, advertising rates and possibly staff cuts. These tariffs can hurt all newspapers, locally and nationwide. Locally, these tariffs can hurt our papers by forcing us to cut content and coverage of basic news, and could drive away advertisers, which could then hurt our local economy. We at the News-Journal and The Paper of Wabash take pride in what we provide for our communities and thank all of our readers for your continued support. Newspapers are an important part of our country’s history, and are part of a free media. While the newspaper business declines across the country, the News-Journal and The Paper of Wabash are still going strong thanks to our readers and advertisers.
Blood drive was success
We want to continue serving North Manchester and Wabash County to our fullest capacity. We don’t want to lose readers or advertisers, or be forced to make cuts in content. We especially don’t want to lose staff members, who are a huge part of making our newspaper work. We encourage you to contact your congressional representatives to help repeal this tariff. Lawmakers can be reached at:
ERIC CHRISTIANSEN
JOSEPH SLACIAN Rep. Jackie Walorski Representative for Indiana’s 2nd District Rochester District Office 709 Main Street Rochester, IN 46975 (574) 223-4373
Sen. Joe Donnelly Senator for Indiana 203 E. Berry St., Suite 702 B Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (260) 420-4955 Sen. Todd Young Senator for Indiana 46 E. Ohio St., Suite 462 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 226-6700 Eric Christiansen is the managing editor of the North Manchester News-Journal. Joseph Slacian is the managing editor of The Paper of Wabash County and the executive editor of the News-Journal.
Dear Editor: We want to thank all of our donors and volunteers who helped make our blood drive a success on March 29. Also, we wish to thank the North Manchester Church of the Brethren for allowing us to use their facility to hold this drive again. Thank you for your consistent donations. We were just below our goal of 54/61 units with a total yield of 53 units. The next blood
drive will be held at this location on Thursday, May 24, 2018, so mark your calendars and we hope to see you there.
On behalf of the American Red Cross, thank you. — Donna M. Renicker, North Manchester
Guidelines for submitting letters to the editor The editorial staff of The Paper invites readers to submit letters to the editor on timely issues. To ensure fairness to everyone, we have established the following guidelines: Mailed and faxed letters must be signed. All submissions, including by e-mail, must include an address and daytime telephone number for verification. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for length, content and readability. Also, per the editor’s judgment, personal attacks, inflammatory statements and legally objectionable material will not be printed. The editor must also limit read-
ers to submitting a maximum of two letters per month, regardless of whether previous letters have been published, due to space allotments in each weekly issue. Please limit all letters to 500 words or less. There are several ways to submit letters to the editor. Letters may be hand carried to The Paper’s office at 606 N State Road 13, Wabash. They may be mailed to The Paper of Wabash County, PO Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Letters may be emailed to news@thepaperofwabash.com. Letters may be faxed to 260-5632863.
Hoosiers should exercise their right to vote
fall. And primaries can see even fewer voters engaged: 13 percent This is the most important of Indiana voters participated election in our lifetime. in the 2014 primary election, That phrase is often deployed where general election candiby candidates near an election, dates were selected. and it’s become a cliché for Thankfully, the solution is an those who follow political cam- easy one. Indiana offers online paigns. It’s easy to voter registration mock it as hyperbole, through Indianayet there is a lot of Voters.com, a comtruth in that statement. prehensive webIn many ways, every site where election is the most Hoosiers can not important in our lifeonly register to time, because free and vote, but can check fair elections are the their polling place, lifeblood of our form of look at a mock balgovernment. The lot, and see early strength of the republic voting options for draws on citizen input, their county. This and there is no petition, year, my office creprotest, or opinion that ated the option of carries more weight CONNIE LAWSON texting to register than the ballot box. – a smartphone In the 2016 presidential elec- user can text the word ‘Indiana’ tion, 58 percent of registered to 2VOTE (28683), and they will voters cast a ballot. Midterm receive instructions on how to elections see a decrease from register from their phone. that – in 2014, 30 percent of reg- These tools make it quick and istered voters cast a ballot in the easy to register to vote and can By Connie Lawson
save citizens a trip to the county clerk’s office. Once registered, voters can also vote early the month leading up to Election Day. Early voting begins April 10, and voters can visit their county clerk’s office to cast a ballot, or request an absentee ballot if they cannot vote in-person on Election Day. These initiatives make voting easier, but some Hoosiers still choose to stay home on Election Day, believing their vote doesn’t count. That couldn’t be further from the truth. One of my favorite stories from Indiana history illustrates this point. While in the fields on Election Day in 1836, Henry Shoemaker remembered he had to go vote to fulfill a promise he made to Madison Marsh, a candidate for state representative. Just as the polls were closing, Henry cast his ballot for Mr. Marsh. Marsh won by one vote, and after a lengthy recount it was determined that Shoemaker’s ballot was that tiebreaking vote.
At that time, U.S. Senators were selected by the state General Assembly rather than the popular vote. When the votes were tallied for Indiana’s next U.S. senator, Edward Hannegan won by a single vote – and that vote had been cast by State Representative Madison Marsh. Just a few years later, now in Washington, D.C., Congress debated the option of military conflict with Mexico. Senator Edward Hannegan of Indiana cast the deciding vote to engage in that military conflict. In the years that followed, the states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, California and parts of Colorado were added as U.S. territories. The most dramatic expansion of our borders since the Louisiana Purchase started when one Hoosier farmhand cast his ballot at his local polling place. Now admittedly, this is a dramatic illustration, but we ought to take it seriously. Every election cycle we hear Americans give their excuse for not going
to the polls: inconvenience, lack of competition, apathy brought on by negative campaigning, and so on. But then I think back to when I saw Iraqi citizens lined up for hours to cast ballots and dip their finger in purple ink. I encourage all Hoosiers to exercise their constitutional right and engage in civic life by voting this year. Take advantage of the options available to you, and do your part to hold our government accountable. After all, it is a government of, for, and by the people, and things don’t work properly unless we are informed and engaged. The 2018 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Voters can check their registration status, register to vote, view early voting options, and look up their polling place by visiting IndianaVoters.com. Connie Lawson is the Indiana Secretary of State. Her views don’t necessarily reflect those of The Paper of Wabash County.
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Elks bestow several honors Article provided
It was a weekend of awards at the Wabash Elks Lodge No.471, as retiring Exalted Ruler Keith Walters made several presentations in his last official act of office. On Friday, Walters presented David Perry with the Elk of the Year award. Perry has been an active volunteer in the Lodge’s bingo room since joining the organization. Also on Friday, Cathy Walters was named the Officer of the Year. Walters’ wife, she has served as Lodge Tiler the last two years, and has been very active in all the Lodge activities. On Saturday, Calvin Conlee, a member of the Lodge’s Boy Scout Troop, was named Wabash Elks Citizen of the Year. Conlee received the award following a ceremony at which he received the rank of Eagle Scout. In another award presentation on Friday, Northfield High School student Brenton Yarger was named an honorary Elk. Brenton is the epitome of two of the Elks’ major principles, charity and brotherly love, Past Exalted Ruler Joseph Slacian said in presenting the award. In the past seven years,
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Eagle Scout Calvin Conlee (left) accepts the Wabash Elks Citizen of the Year award from Exalted Ruler Keith Walters.
Keith Walters (left), the outgoing Wabash Elks Lodge exalted ruler, accepts a plaque honoring him for his service the past two years from incoming Exalted Ruler Wade Weaver.
Wabash Elks Exalted Ruler Keith Walters (right) presents the Elk of the Year award to David Perry. Photos provided Brenton has raised more than $40,000 for the local Shop With a Cop program. The honorary membership expires in December 2023 when Brenton will turn 21 and be eligible for Elks member-
ship. The Lodge also honored Brenton’s grandparents, David and Brenda Jackson, for their efforts in encouraging Brenton over the last seven years. Finally, incoming
Exalted Ruler Keith Walters presents the Officer of the Year award to Cathy Walters. Exalted Ruler Wade Weaver presented Walters a plaque hon-
Mr. & Mrs. Rod Brubaker
Mr. & Mrs. Rod Brubaker will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary on April 14. Brubaker and the former Kathy Hill were married on April 14, 1973, at the Main Street United Methodist Church in Peru, with Carolyn Hill Gerhart, sister of the bride, as matron of honor, and Clarence Rathbun as best man. The Brubakers owned and operated K&R Office Supply in Wabash for 30 years. They are currently employed with Indoff Business Products. They have three children, Byron Brubaker, Brandi Brown, Ben (Brittany) Brubaker and daughter-in-law Shelley Fraustein, all of
Wabash. They have 10 grandchildren, Joshua (Desiree) Brubaker, Fort Wayne; Jacob (Kasey) Brubaker, Liberty; Christopher Brown, Kirsti-Ann Brubaker and Blaine Brubaker, all of Wabash; Jasmine Brubaker and Kylie Brubaker, Flora; and Camden Brubaker and Cooper Brubaker, both of Wabash. They also have three great-great-grandchildren. An open house is planned from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at 808 Manchester Ave., Wabash. The couple requests that gifts by omitted.
oring him for his two years as exalted ruler.
Former resident to celebrate 90th birthday On May 2, Dolores Anderson will celebrate her birthday in Florida. She has been residing with her daughter, Heidi Anderson, for approximately the last four years in Hollywood, Fla. She would so love to hear from friends and acquaintances. She came to Wabash from Marion, Ohio, in 1963. She was a stay at home mom until her daughters were teens. She worked various jobs such as receptionist for Dr. E.R.
Ebbinghouse, and part time associate at Stage department store. She also volunteered at Wabash County Hospital. She has two daughters: Ty (Anderson) Leland, Wabash, and Heidi Anderson. She also has two grandsons. Please send a short note or card to her at the following address: Dolores Anderson, 512 N. Luna Court, Hollywood, FL 33021. All cards will be presented to her on May 2.
North Miami student competes: Recently the National Collegiate Soils Judging contest was hosted by the University of Tennessee - Martin. Purdue placed fifth overall as a team and sixth place in group judging. A 2015 North Miami graduate, Alyssa Kuhn, excelled on the day and earned Purdue’s only top ten finish by securing the 10th place honors. Other Purdue teammates placed 20th, 29th, and 55th. The national contest consisted of 22 teams with 88 contestants total. In the group picture from left to right: Coach Dr. Gary Steinhardt, Dakota Westphal, Alex Eickholtz, Alyssa Kuhn, Daniel Welage, Chelsea Emenhiser, and Assitant Coach Dr. Bill McFee. The four that were on the actual scored team were Kuhn, Emenhiser, Westphal and Welage. Eickholtz is a freshman and participated for the practice and experience. Photo provided
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New diabetes awareness program coming to county
Wabash County will soon have a resource for preventing and delaying Type II Diabetes. NuStart Health has been recognized by the CDC as a provider of the National Diabetes Prevention Program. NuStart’s exclusive lifestyle change curriculum has been approved to be used for diabetic prevention programming to help individuals who want to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. This is the first program of it’s kind to operate in Wabash County. According to Parkview Wabash Hospital’s Community Health Needs Assessment of 2016, nearly 20 percent of Wabash County residents have diabetes, the second-highest rate of any county in the Parkview region. Diabetes has serious side effects like heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, or loss of feet or legs. More than one in three Americans have prediabetes, which puts them at very high risk for diabetes. However, the CDC says that their approved programs can help prevent or delay prediabetes from becoming diabetes by losing a modest amount of weight, being more physically active, and managing stress. Participants learn how to eat healthy, add physical activity to their routine, manage stress, stay motivated, set goals, and solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes. Groups meet for a year — initially conducting weekly coaching sessions, then once or twice a month to maintain healthy lifestyle changes. The program’s group setting provides a community of people who are facing similar challenges and trying to make the same changes. Together, participants celebrate their successes and find ways to overcome obstacles. NuStart, founded by Dr. Jamie Lindsay, provides participants with online group classes and NuStart’s exclusive wellness app. Participants will use the app to have regular access to a lifestylecoach and be connected
with others who are also working to prevent or delay Type II diabetes. Thanks to a partnership with the Wabash County YMCA, participants will receive two free months of YMCA
membership and a waived joiner fee to help them pursue their wellness goals and connect with others who are on the same journey. The program will start April 16 and will
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Deadline nears for Art Guild workshop By The Paper staff April 24 is the preregistration deadline for Deana Harvey’s watercolor-batik painting workshop sponsored by the Wabash Art Guild. The event will take place Thursday, May 10, at the Wabash Christian Church, 110 W. Hill St, W a b a s h . Participants should use the rear entrance. Set-up starts at 8:30 a.m., class will begin at 9 a.m. There will be a break to eat (bring your sacklunch), and the class will continue until 3:30-4 p.m. For pre-registration information, please telephone 574453-6772 or 260-9826266. Harvey will be teaching a masking tape style technique in the watercolor painting of an elephant, or a giraffe
(student’s choice). All levels of painters are welcome. Harvey owns the Tree of Life Art Gallery in Roanoke. Holding a BS from H u n t i n g t o n University, she has been an art therapist at Lutheran Hospital working with Alzheimer patients for the past 17 years. The Wabash Art Guild is a not-forprofit organization that promotes the study, appreciation, encouragement, and welfare of art; meeting monthly with a variety of programming.
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Plans take shape for Founder’s Day Wabash on Saturday, Sept. 15.. “As a small business owner, I saw the importance of creating an event that would continue to draw families downtown,” said Maria Smyth, Owner of Eclectic Shoppe. “I shared my idea with
other city leaders and before long a committee was up and running.” After considering several possible names for the festival, the group decided to focus on those who made Wabash what it is today. The hope is to highlight current businesses and organizations, while also focusing on the rich history of Wabash. The event will kick off with a parade at 10 am. The lineup for the parade will take place on Carroll Street and the parade will begin at the intersection of Carrol and Canal streets as it heads east on Canal
Street to Huntington Street. The parade will then travel west on Market Street back to the Honeywell Center. “We look forward to the creativity of Wabash County’s businesses, organization and community members to enter a variety of floats, vehicles, tractors, and other entries that represent our great community,” said Bev Vanderpool, assistant to Mayor Scott Long. Beyond the parade, the festival will include a variety of activities for all ages. Vendors will be set up on Miami Street between Market and
Canal streets, on the sidewalks throughout downtown, and at Paradise Spring Historical Park. Family activities will be available at the Wabash County Historical Museum in the west parking lot. Many downtown businesses will be offering sales, including great sidewalk sale specials. Paradise Spring Historic Park will also be featuring reenactors, vendors, and food trucks! “To make sure everyone had something to enjoy the
committee looked at including as many partners as possible,” Smyth said. The event is being co-sponsored by the Wabash County Historical Museum and the City of Wabash. “After hearing Maria’s enthusiasm and the hard work the committee had put into planning this event the Museum was equally as excited to make sure the committee had the resources they need to make it a great success for Wabash,” said
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Story” and Grainger’s “Mock Morris,” NORTH MANplus selections CHESTER — by the new MU The Manchester Student String S y m p h o n y Ensemble. Orchestra presThe MSO is ents its “Spring partnering with String Fling” at Wabash Metro 7:30 p.m. N o r t h Monday, April Elementary 30, in Cordier School students Auditorium on for a display of the North violin artwork Manchester created under campus. the direction of G e n e r a l art teacher Katy admission is $15. Gray. Students It is free for in first, second Samples of student artwork, this Manchester and third grade one by Laney Haupert, a third-grade University stuproduced the student at Metro North Elementary dents, faculty, works, and the School, will be on display at Cordier staff and those 10 pieces feaAuditorium. Photo provided 18 and under. tured at the perThe program includes music formance were entered into the from Vivaldi’s “Concerto for Violin juried student art exhibition for and Cello in B-flat Major,” Holst’s the International Violin “Moorside Suite,” “West Side Competition of Indianapolis. Featuring guest artists Elizabeth Smith on violin and Robert Lynn on cello, this performance concludes the symphony’s 79th season. To We Serve order tickets or get a sneak peek at what is in store for the 80th season, click here: http://manchesters y m p h o n y orchestra.com/ Founded in 1939, the symphony is an enduring collaboration that brings Somerset Community Building together professional and community musiHot Dog Meal Serving: cians, along with Grilled Pork selected Manchester Chop, faculty, staff and student musicians. Green Beans, Scott Humphries, Apple Sauce, an assistant professor Baked Beans, Desserts at MU, conducts the MSO. Adjunct profesAvailable with and Drink sors Smith and Lynn Donation are members of the M a n c h e s t e r Proceeds Go University Faculty To Community Trio. From the MU News Bureau
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Purdue singers to perform at Honeywell By The Paper staff P u r d u e University’s all-male Varsity Glee Club and the all-female Purduettes will perform at the Honeywell Center on Friday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. This performance is part of the Wabash Valley Music Association Series. Presenting sponsor is Miller’s Health Systems, Inc. Under the direction of William Griffel, the Purdue Varsity Glee Club is one of the principal vocal groups of Purdue University established in 1893. It sings a wide variety of music ranging from novelty, patriotic, classical, inspirational, jazz, pop, and barbershop genres. With integrity, passion, unparalleled showmanship and attention to every detail, the men of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club have proudly served as ambassadors of the university with honor and dignity for more than 115 years. This select ensemble has entertained on behalf of Purdue University for community, state, national and international events, averaging between 50-60 appearances each year. Embodying the spirit of service above self, the men of the glee club represent different backgrounds and hometowns across the country, consistently maintaining a high level of academic excellence with majors ranging from engineering to education to management to biological sciences. The all-female singing chorus, the Purduettes, celebrates music of all genres with a vast repertoire including pop, classical, contemporary, country, swing, patriotic, Broadway, gospel and jazz, this multi-talented troupe of women represents the brightest and best from a variety of majors and areas of study. Known for an everpolished and professional look and style, the Purduettes consistently showcase the considerable musical talents of the 50-60 vocalists through full ensem-
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Mia-Maree R. Burnham, 46, of rural Wabash, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at her home. She was born March 27, 1972, in Wabash, to Victor and Cheryl (Barnes) Parrett. Mia-Maree graduated from Wabash High School and was a Wiccan. She enjoyed reading, playing word games, talking on the phone, and loved her family. She is survived by her parents, Victor and Cheryl Parrett of Wabash; her three brothers, Christopher Parrett of Indianapolis, Fred (Kim) Parrett of Warsaw, and Carey Parrett of Wabash; three nieces, Crystal Parrett of Wabash, and Tori Parrett and Nikki Parrett, both of Warsaw, and her nephew, Blake Parrett of Wabash. The family will receive friends from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 13, 2018, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. There will be no services. The memorial guest book for Mia-Maree may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Police report successful saturation patrols By the WPD Staff Over 24 days, North Manchester Police Department issued eight citations, 65 written warnings, and made two arrests during St. Patrick’s Day, college spring break and the first rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Further, the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department issued 43 citations and made 11 arrests in that span. “Enforcement of traffic laws is focused on preventing crashes, injuries and deaths in our community,” Sergeant Dan Johnson said. “As we look ahead to celebrating Easter, The Final Four and the rest of spring break, make sure your plans include a sober driver and extra stopping distance. In 2017, the weekend beginning St.
Patrick’s Day had the highest number of crashes involving impaired drivers. Federal traffic safety funds administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) supported random patrols, saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints for more than 2309 law enforcement agencies across the state. In every state, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. In Indiana, drivers under 21 with a BAC of .02 are subject to fines and a license suspension of up to one year. The top causes for all Indiana traffic crashes are following too closely and failing to yield the right of way. Aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving reduce reaction times to unexpected slowed traffic, bicycles and pedestrians.
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Mary L. Bright, 97, formerly of LaFontaine, passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor East. She was born in Wabash County on April 3, 1921, to the late Herman and Helen (Johnson) Whitesel. Mary was a 1939 graduate of Somerset High School. She married Loren Alan Bright on March 15, 1942; he passed away August 2004. She worked as a homemaker and on the family farm. Mary attended the Woodlawn United Methodist Church, Somerset and was a member of the Lebanon United Methodist Church. She played piano for the church for 55 years. She was also a member of the Kessler Corner Ladies Aid and of the Hoosier Home Economics Club. Mary is survived by one son, David A. (Judy) Bright, Wabash; one daughter, Janet (Gerald) Miller, LaFontaine; eight grandchildren, Greg (Jessica) Miller, Brian (Jo) Miller, Jason (Jenn Wyant-Young) Miller, Lisa (Mark) Klingenberger, Scott (Cathy) Bright, Erica (Kevin) Briggs, Tracy (Stephan) Watson and Andy (Fran) Ball; 15 greatgrandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services were Saturday, April 7, 2018, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Dr. Ted Batsom officiating. Burial immediately followed at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Friday, April 6, 2018, at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Cancer Society. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.
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Robie Bradley, 89
Ella Cook, 74
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Oct. 10, 1943 – April 6, 2018
Robie Bradley, 89, Liberty Mills, died at 7:37 a.m. April 2, 2018. He was born March 26, 1929. Visitation was Thursday, and Friday at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Service was Friday at the mortuary.
Ella Cook, Silver Lake, died Friday, April 6, 2018 . Visitation April 9-April 10, at Eel River Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Silver Lake. Service 10 a.m. April 11 at Prices Creek OGBBC, Eldorado, Ohio.
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James E. Cunningham Sr., 61 Was iron worker March 7, 1957 – April 3, 2018 James E. Cunningham Sr., 61, LaFontaine, died at 4:48 p.m. April 3, 2018. He was born March 7, 1957. Visitation and services were Monday, April 9, McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel. Visitation two hours before service.
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Orville ‘Clay’ Tucker U.S. Army veteran Nov. 22, 1926 – April 6, 2018
Orville C. “Clay” Tucker, 91, Andrews, died Friday April 6, 2018. He was born Nov. 22, 1926. There will be no services. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw.
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Wabash Police Citations March 27 Alexandra C, Burton, 19, Wabash, cited for driving while suspended infraction. March 28 Travis L. Shears, 24, Wabash, cited for expired license plate. March 29 Joshua L. Wallace, cited for driving while suspended prior, and false and fictitious registration. March 30 Edward A. JonesLedic, cited for duplicate license/permit. A 15-year-old-juvenile, Wabash, cited for disobedience. Ernest G. McCord, 25, Peru, cited for failure to signal turn and no insurance. March 31 Levi B. Parson, 24, Lafontaine, cited for driving while suspended infraction. Arrests March 31 Michael D. Williams, 25, Wabash, charged with operating while intoxicated with a BAC over .15. Jordan T. Dils, 21, Wabash, charged with failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine. Nancy L. Tyler, 62, Wabash, charged with theft. Accidents March 28 At 11:27 a.m., a vehicle driven by Zachary L. Newman, 20, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by James R. Benner, 49, Marion near the intersection of State Road 13 and Wabash Street. At 1:42 p.m., a vehicle driven by Dylan J. Curless, 20, Lagro, collided with a vehicle driven by Nicholas W. Brinson, 28, Wabash, in the Burger King parking lot, 1209 N. Cass St. At 3:27 p.m., a vehicle driven by Lisa K. Marshall, 51, Wabash, collided with a parked vehicle owned by June Stamper, Wabash, at 408 Manchester Ave. At 4:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Denise M. Miller, 61, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Patsy J. Ebert in the Walmart parking lot, 1601 N. Cass St. At 7:12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Priscilla S. Oldenkamp, 71, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Heather Rumfelt,
42, Wabash. March 29 At 4:25 p.m., a vehicle driven by Terry G. Mulvaney, 55, LaSalle, Ill., collided with a vehicle driven by Fredrick T. Ford, 56, Urbana, near the intersection of State Road 15 North and Columbus Street. April 1 At 7:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kayla D. Knoll struck a pedestrian at 318 W. Main St. The pedestrian, Lucas Phillipe, was transported via Wabash Fire to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne due to his leg injuries. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Citations January 13 Roy E. Mundy, 67, Roann, cited for operating while intoxicated. March 14 Dakota S. BighamLehman, 27, Urbana, cited for speed. March 16 Matthew S. Rife, 47, Huntington, cited for speed. Rita L. Richardson, 56, Lebanon, cited for speed. March 19 Derek S. Coffman, 39, Fort Wayne, cited for speed. March 28 Earl Purvis, 79, Converse, cited for speed. March 30 Nicholas W. Brinson, 28, Wabash, cited for speed. April 3 Ethan P. Agness, 17, Wabash, cited for speed. Bookings March 28 Kassandra W. Whitt, 32, Wabash, charged with petition to revoke probation for dealing in a narcotic drug. Jerald A. Swinehart, 42, Wabash, charged with failure to appear for possession of marijuana. March 29 Donnie L. Horne, 38, Huntington, charged with theft, burglary, and corrupt business influence. Justin A. Bales, 28, Wabash, charged with fraud and theft. Catherine I. Lopez, 30, Roann, charged with operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more. Trey S. O’Brien, 18, Elkhart, charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
March 30 Billy D. Weaver, 25, North Manchester, charged with failure to appear for possession of marijuana. April 1 Michael D. Trosper, 35, Akron, charged with failure to pay child support. April 2 Ernest G. McCord, 25, Peru, charged with possession paraphernalia, and petition to revoke bond for pointing a firearm. Amanda N. Beeney, 30, North Manchester, charged with theft. Erika J. Bruner, 28, Crownwell, charged with possession of methamphetamine. Levi D. Smith, 23, Lagro, charged with possession of a schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance. April 3 Trevor D. Geyer, 29, Andrews, charged with robbery, criminal confinement and auto theft. Scott A. Ruddle, 45, Whiteland, charged with petition to revoke probation for auto theft. Ronnie G. Daugherty, 31, Wabash, petition to revoke probation for driving while suspended. Joseph M. Blair, 37, Wabash, charged with theft. April 4 Anthony D. Sledge, 35, Wabash, charged with unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and resisting law enforcement. Accidents March 28 At 8:39 a.m., a vehicle driven by Andrea L. Martin, 30, Wabash, struck a trash can, went left of center and collided with a vehicle driven by Theodore W. Martin, 59, LaPorte. March 29 At 8:08 p.m., a vehicle driven by Catherine I. Lopez, 30 ran off the roadway and ended up in a field near the intersection of State Road 15 and State Road 114. Lopez failed a portable breath test, and was arrested for operating while intoxicated with BAC of .15 or more. March 31 At 12:18 p.m. a vehicle driven by Nycole L. Johnson,
29, Keystone, collided with a deer near the intersection of State Road 15 and State Road 16. At 1:05 p.m., a vehicle driven by Douglas M. Dravenriner, 43, Warren, collided with a deer near the intersection of State Road 124 and County Road 50 East. At 5:20 p.m., a vehicle driven by Braden E. Phillips, 23, Peru, collided with a deer on State Road 124 West and County Road 650 West. At 7:25 p.m., a vehicle driven by Brian J. Garman, 41, Huntington, collided with a deer near the intersection of State Road 114 and County Road 700 West. April 2 At 5:49 a.m., a vehicle driven by James a. Hooker, 53, Roann, collided with a deer near the intersection of County Road 600 West and County Road 900 West. North Manchester March 30 Citations Chelsie Q. Blankenship, 18, North Manchester, cited for discarding burning material from a moving vehicle. Arrests April 4 Jeremy L. Conover, 30, North Manchester, arrested
for trespass. Accidents April 6 At 8:59 p.m., a vehicle driven by David A. Wintrode, 55, North Manchester struck a parked vehicle owned by Rebecca A. Shafer, 36, North Manchester, in the 600 block of North Wayne Street. Fire March 31 3:10 a.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist. April 2 3:01 p.m., 300 block of South Half Street for medical assist. April 3 7:26 a.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. April 6 6:26 a.m., Woodspoint Circle for medical assist. 2:29 p.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist 5:37 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street. 8:-07 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue, for smoke coming from an oven.
www.thepaperofwabash.com Marriage Licenses Rachel E. Elkdridge, 36, and Zachary W. Slone, 33. Mary A. Sharp, 60, and James G. Holler, 79. Bradley A. Waddell, 22, and Faith M. White, 22. Jeanannae M. Doty, 30, and Dexter S. Owens, 25. Laura D. Wagner 33, and Richelle M. Jenkins 28. David K. Brodkorb, 59, and Debora K. Miller 54. Jake L. Svay, 21, and Audriana N. Fuentes, 22. Building Permits Wabash City Carl Hall, 810 Pike St., Deck Edition Mi Pueblo’s, 810 Cass St., Sign Teri Marsh, 1705 McKibben St, pool in-ground Carl Easterday, 779 Summit Ave., Remodel fire damage Steve Ford, 580 Stineman St., Addition Wings Etc., 1439 N. Cass St., Sign
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claim deed. Gregory L. Caughell to Joseph S. Smith, warranty deed. James E. Diskey and Rachel A. Highley to Hidden Diamond Homes, warranty deed. Patty K. Greene to TKS LLC, warranty deed. Bank of America N a t i o n a l Association, U.S. Bank National Association, and First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 to Pefley Properties, warranty deed. K a t r i n a Blackburn and James L. Gatchel to David Boyd and Valerie Boyd, warranty deed. Abraham L. Vanderpool and Abigail Tackett to James H. Morrisett and Janice S.
Morrisett, warranty deed. Vada Farm Inc. to Van Tress Enterprises, LLC, corporate deed. Billy R. Dials and Joyce A. Dials to Linda G. Sadler, warranty deed. James L. Puckett to Zoomers Indiana Real Estate, LLC, warranty deed. Debra S. Rodriguez to Cathy L. Gee, warranty deed. Corey D. Spangle and Chelsey K. Spangle to Rex J. Laughlin, warranty deed. First Financial Bank & Trust, Dorothy A. Parsons and Dorothy A. Parsons Trust to Peter P. Sorg, transfer deed. First United Methodist Church of Wabash, Indiana, Inc., to Andrew A.
Watkins, corporate deed. Joseph R. Nice, Phyllis E. Nice to State of Indiana and Indiana, State of, quitclaim deed. James Baker II and Kelly Ngo to Blake Casper and Mike Casper, warranty deed. James K. Farmer and Rebecca Farmer to Jeffrey Hedrick, warranty deed. Mollie A. Marsh, Eugenia R. Cicero, Eugene T. Driscoll and Anne V. Driscoll to Matthew P. Driscoll and Frank A. Driscoll, quitclaim deed. Joseph D. Goshert to Austin Curless, warranty deed. Haupert Family Enterprises LLC to Gebhart Properties LLC, warranty deed.
Honeywell House to host Bitcoin program By The Paper staff The Honeywell House will present, “Bitcoin & the Virtual C u r r e n c y Phenomenon” on Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m. with speaker, Bill Johnson. Entering the word Bitcoin, or cryptocurrency, into an internet search engine will provide the result of committing barrels of ink to breathless stories about the pitfalls, advantages, winnings, or losings encountered in dealing with virtual currencies. These stories in the popular press and the
hundreds of millions of dollars committed by venture capitalists to promote and perfect Bitcoin indicate serious interest in virtual currency, of which Bitcoin is the most widely known. Johnson will address these pertinent questions: What is virtual currency, how does it work, and why are governments so concerned about it? With two degrees in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terra Haute, most of Johnson’s working career was spent in the secondary aluminum
business as a buyer, trader and processor of aluminum scrap. The last 20 years was spent in his own firm, Professional Resource Management, which brokered non-ferrous metals and processed aluminum scrap for several secondary smelters and for General Motors, Ford, Alcoa, and others. He is presently semiretired. This event is free and open to the public. To make a reservation to attend this event, please call 260-563-2326 ext. 1, or check the Honeywell House website at www.honeywellhouse.org.
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Gardens plans luncheon program By The Paper staff It is probably safe to say that most gardeners struggle to keep weeds from taking over their gardens and flower beds. Charley Creek Gardens’ Amy Kissel will present “No Weed Gardening” during the next Lunch & Learn Series, taking place on Wednesday, April 18, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. All Lunch & Learn presentations are free and open to the public, and take place in the
Education and Resource Center at 551 N. Miami St. Say goodbye to the traditional yearly digging up and working over of the soil, and hello to more time enjoying your garden. Join us as we discover the philosophy and techniques behind creating a weed-free garden. Learn about the benefits of cover crops, bed planting and mulch, mulch, mulch! The Lunch and Learn Series features garden-related talks held at Charley Creek
Gardens. Attendees are to bring their own lunch if desired, as lunch is not provided. To ensure table space, reservations are requested and can be made online at www.charleycreekgardens.org/programs-and-events, or by calling the H o n e y w e l l Foundation Box Office at 260.563-1102. For general information about Charley Creek Gardens, call 260-563-1020 or visit the website at www.charleycreekgardens.org.
As part of the H o n e y w e l l Foundation, Charley Creek Gardens is located at 551 N. Miami Street, and is a non-profit horticulture center dedicated to the study, conservation, and appreciation of plants, both native and foreign, through garden displays, education, and research. Charley Creek Gardens offers over six acres of gardens in Wabash, and is open from dawn to dusk 365 days a year. Parking is available at 518 N. Wabash Street.
MU senior to speak about experiences From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Exactly one month before he takes the stage to graduate, Manchester University’s Peter Shepherd invites fellow students, friends and the Manchester community to learn of his experiences here and abroad, and how his studies have helped shape his views about global citizenship, international business and his role going forward. Shepherd, a professional sales major with a German minor, studied abroad in Vienna, Austria, and Marburg, Germany. Shepherd will draw on the interconnectedness of his fields of
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PETER SHEPHERD study and outline how the roles of literature, language and culture helped to explore his passions. His presentation, “Manchester to Marburg: One Senior’s Story of Fulfilling and Owning his Best Self,” is 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. It is free and open to the public. A Warsaw resident, Shepherd has sought to take advantage of as many meaningful co-curricular commitments as possible,
marked by his membership in the College of Business Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Religious Life Committee and Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow (STAT), as well as playing baseball for the Spartans. One of his outstanding accomplishments occurred upon his return to the U.S., when he was selected as a Young Ambassador for a prestigious cultural exchange program, D e u t s c h e r Akademischer Au s t a u s c h d i e n s t (DAAD), where he educates students on research, study and internship opportunities in Germany. He played a key role in reviving German language study at Manchester and will share what it means to study German in the 21st century. The presentation is part of the Senior Series tradition at
Manchester, which allows graduating seniors to create a compelling program on a topic or theme of their choosing. The Values, Ideas and the Arts Committee – whose mission it is to bring engaging speakers and performances to enrich Manchester’s educational experience – chose Shepherd for this honor. Shepherd will speak about his career goals and how MU’s rigorous academic programs and rich experiences have prepared him to fulfill the mission of M a n c h e s t e r University: “Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition.”
Family Gospel Hour planned April 15 By The Paper Staff Mark Kline Ministry Promotions will host a family gospel hour Sunday, April 15 from 2:30 to
4:30 p.m. at the First Church of God, 525 N. Miami St. Admission to the event is a free will donation, and will include performers
such as the Gary Brown Family, Charles Daub, Mada Burns and Mark Kline. For more information, call 260-571-1390.
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The Grandstaff-Hentgen team of Ellis Rice, Steve Davis, Jim Finnell, Dave Mechling and Don Wampler earned the top team handicap score. Photo by Josh Sigler.
County bowling winners named By The Paper Staff The Wabash Bowling Association conducted its annual open tournament at Cannonball Lanes from March 18 through March 24. Nineteen teams of five bowlers, 20 teams of two bowlers in doubles and 39 singles entries combined to bowl a total of 522 games throughout the tournament. The top team handicap score of 3,472 pins was bowled by the Grandstaff-Hentgensponsored team of Ellis Rice, Steve Davis, Jim Finnell, Dave Mechling and Don Wampler. The King Pin team had the high scratch total of 3,377 pins. Other teams receiving prizes were Hovey Pressure Washer, King Pins, Reynolds Oil, and Dilligaf. In doubles, the tandem of John Tuell and Scott Pilgrim won with a handicap score of 1,534 pins, while the top scratch total of 1,441 was also theirs. Also on the prize list were the duos of Tharp-Morris, RiceSolloway, Rice-Davis, and L. Tuell-Hostetler. In singles, Austin Hostetler won with 758 Handicap pins and also took top honors in scratch pins with 731 pins. Additional prizes went to Harold Mettler, John Tuell, Jim Finnell, Kyahiro Campbell, Lisa Tuell, Scott Morris, Don Wampler, Herschel Sears and Gary Snyder. In the “All Events” contest, where totals
John Tuell and Scott Pilgrim (top phoot) were the top doubles team of the tournament. Austin Hostetler (right photo) was the top individual in the Wabash County Bowling Association’s annual open tournament. Photos by Josh Sigler
Scott Morris (right photo) earned top honors in the “All Events” contest.
of a bowler’s scores from team, doubles, and singles are combined, the top handicap pin total was 2,196 by Scott Morris. The high scratch total of 2,017 pins was shared by DeWayne Wood and Don Wampler. Also receiving prizes were Harold Mettler, John Tuell, Joe Burns, Ellis Rice, DeWayne Wood
and Jim Finnell. The tournament is sanctioned by the United States Bowling Congress through the Wabash County Bowling Association, where all local participants have averages and handicaps established in sanctioned bowling leagues on sanctioned bowling lanes at Cannonball Lanes.
While many of you who traveled south in the past 10 days or so went to various parts of the Sunshine State and sent back social media pictures of you basking in the sun on a tropical beach, I chose a different route. My journey took me to my favorite spot in North Carolina where I could play with my younger two grandkids while watching my daughter and her husband turn their attention to yard work and bike riding. My son-in-law shakes his head every time he watches me work with his son hitting off a batting tee. He cannot understand why the boy is hitting left handed. He is a righthander. Cameron walked up to the tee last spring left handed, I showed him how to place his feet and how to line up his knuckles (which he was proud to show me that he had not forgotten) and proceeded to swing. Left handed hitting, right handed throwing players are few and far between. Cameron taught me all about Autobot and Decepticon Transformers and
BILL BARROWS their value to our universe. After all, they are the ones truly defending Earth from evil. Well, Autobots do; Decepticons are their mortal enemies. Cameron and Emmy, my granddaughter, were enamored by a simple toy called Marble Run. For those of a certain age, it is very similar to Marble Race, a set up from the late ‘60s. For those of you who can’t understand it, Google it, that’s what your generation does. Anyway, I loved it when the marbles hit the bottom after falling through the holes and traps we assembled, just to hear her cackle like 3-year-olds do. Poppa got to defend her and her wide-eyed kitty named Muffin from bumble bees and dead bugs all week long, while she chased giant bubbles and rode her bike. I
Muskie fishing becoming popular From the DNR As the spring fishing season approaches, the DNR encourages Hoosier anglers to give Indiana muskie fishing a try. “Indiana has some of the best muskie fishing in the Midwest,” said Jed
Pearson, a DNR fisheries biologist who manages the state’s muskie program. Local fishing guides are available for hire for anglers who do not have a boat or who want expert help to get started.
skilled both of them on the proper way to lick a Tootsie Pop and how many licks it takes to get to the Tootsie Roll center. It’s three, by the way, as the wise old owl of yesteryear taught us. (Again, look it up Millennials!) They showed me the pure pleasure of being their grandfather and seeing life through their bright, little eyes whether it was at the zoo or just watching them on a local playground. One of our little traditions is to go downtown, have lunch at a quaint, popular little diner and then go down the street to a local bakery and get a cake pop. To our dismay, the bakery was closed while they moved from one store front to another, so we had to settle for the best strawberry shortcake snow cone ever assembled. It was awesome!
But all good things come to an end and the worst part was having to tell them goodbye. I watched a movie with them the night before I journeyed back home. I read Cameron a bedtime story about Optimus Prime (how many times do I have to tell you, look it up!) and the Autobots. I could hardly make it through the story for the tears in my eyes as he hugged me. Early the next morning, I headed back to these parts to find Grandma here with our older grandson, Jackson, and his stories of his adventures at Deerfield Village, the Ford Museum and his namesake restaurant in the Detroit area with his mom and dad. He even got to use his coding skills working with Ozobots. (That one I am going to have to look up.)
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Residents see increase in property taxes ...continued from the front page County property tax rates actually did increase slightly this year, from .3461 percent paid in 2017 to .363 percent paid in 2018. Most township property tax rates decreased, but residents of the City of Wabash, Lagro Township and the towns of Lagro and LaFontaine will see also increased rates. “[The decreased rates] helps some, but the offset of our credit took that away,” County Treasurer LuAnn Layman said. According to Curless, the average Wabash County homeowner should see an increase of $200 in taxes owed due to the credit reduction. “I’m hearing all kinds of number – ‘Mine went up $1,400,’ stuff like that,” he said. “Generally, if they look at their property taxes, something else has changed other than the credit. Maybe the appraisal had gone up or something like that.” Taking back the credit is not uncommon, he added, noting that some counties have even eliminated their property tax relief credits. “We talked about taking 25 percent,” Curless said, “and we felt like, probably what would happen is, we would have got by on that for a few years, and then we
would have come back and had to do it again. Nobody likes change, so we felt like we would do that 50 percent and we felt like we would get by on that.” He noted that the council felt totally removing the credit was unnecessary. According to Curless, Wabash County has one of the highest income tax rates in the county, but has the secondlowest property tax rate of all 92 Indiana Counties. “It takes a combination of property taxes and income taxes to run the county,” he said. “That’s where our revenues come from. So, getting that balance right is kind of a tricky part.” Since the credit was first established, Curless said, the county’s budget needs have increased. He highlighted what he calls “an unfunded mandate” from the state regarding housing sentenced level six felons in the county jail (rather than sending them to a state facility) as one of several factors contributing to the county’s rising costs. “There are a lot of things … behind the scenes that are causing this need to increase our revenue just for operation,” he said. Another issue is a declining and aging
population, he said, coupled with a lack of new employers. “A lot of our problems would subside if we could [bring more jobs into the county],” Curless said. He emphasized that the additional revenue is not earmarked for a specific project, nor is it destined for schools. “The school has their separate funding formula, and the county council has no say in that at all,” he said. Schools do receive funding via property taxes, but the county’s tax rate and credit are separate from the schools’ tax rates, which vary by district. When asked about a recent council decision to seemingly turn away increased
revenue through a tax abatement to help Midwest Poultry Services rebuild after a fire last fall, Curless again said that balance is crucial to keeping the county funded. “[Balance] is the key word,” he said. “Our balance was … we looked at this and said, after about two years, they’re going to be back paying the same [amount in taxes] as they were before the fire. As that abatement goes down – which, it goes down every year for 10 years – as that goes down, well then the county will actually be making more money because of the increase in property and buildings that they invested.” Property taxes are a percentage of a prop-
erty’s assessed value, and include tax rates established by the county, township, school district, library, and city or town that serve the property. Property taxes are capped at three rates: 1 percent for a homestead, 2 percent for a residential building such as a rental, and 3 percent for a commercial building. “If you live in a $100,000 house, your 1 percent would be $1,000, but, if your taxes came out to be $1,500, that $500 is what the state considers hitting a cap,” County Auditor Marcie Shepherd said. “So, that taxpayer is not liable for that $500 … because we can only charge them up to the 1 percent, which is $1,000.”
Layman added, “If that house was a rental, that would be $100,000 times 2 percent – that same house could be taxed up to $2,000. It depends on if it’s a home site that the people live in – a homestead – or another type of house.” Funds lost to property tax caps must be made up by the county, and distributed to the other taxing entities – thereby decreasing revenue for the county government even more. In response to comments from residents regarding cutting costs, Curless said Wabash County is pretty frugal. “Most people are going to say, ‘We’re spending our money on things we don’t need to, we need to cut
back,’” he said. “I’d love for them to start giving me details … what services do you want us to cut back first?” He noted that, in terms of personnel, Wabash County is “running very barebones.” “We’re very efficient as far as labor goes [compared to neighboring counties],” he said, “and that’s where the most of your tax money goes, is toward labor, one way or another.” Additionally, those “unfunded mandates” from the state are budget items that the county is legally required to fund – leaving things such as road repairs, economic development and nonprofit support in the balance.
Learn More Center opens High School Equivalency Diploma testing site By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — The Learn More Center is now offering a new testing site for those seeking to take their High School Equivalency test, formerly referred to as the GED. The High School Equivalency test assesses math, reading, writing, science and social stud-
ies. High School Equivalency testing is offered twice per month: once per month on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and two weeks later on Tuesday and Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Please call 1-877363-6128 for exact dates and to register. Test takers must be at least 18 years
old, or 16-17 years old with a high school exit form signed by their local superintendent of education, and have been a resident of Indiana for 30 days. The Learn More Center offers free classes for Adult Basic Education and preparation for the High School Equivalency test. On Tuesdays and
Thursdays, LMC has classes in the lower level of the Wabash Alliance Church (1200 N. Cass St.), and on Mondays and Wednesdays on the second floor of the Town Life Center (603 Bond St.) in North Manchester. Learn More Center curriculum offerings also include college preparation as well as support and assis-
tance for those in college. Classes are also available for English language learners. New this year, the Learn More Center is working with outside groups to provide classes in job skills for several areas. For more information call 1-877-3636128 or 260-982-6138.
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as its vision for the future. The new logo retains the background graphic of the corn rows while the updated typeface provides a modern, clean look. The refreshed color palette allows for signage and marketing that will stand out in print as well as in the field. Changing the orientation from landscape to vertical delivers an improved
visual for digital marketing. Halderman Farm Management and Real Estate is based out of Wabash, and has been in business since 1930. The rebranding represents the Halderman Companies successful and ongoing transition to a company well beyond its farm management heritage. Today a team of farm managers, real
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Local DAR has March meeting Article provided
The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on
Tuesday, March 13, at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, Wabash. The meeting opened with the DAR ritual. Devotions were for Saint Patrick’s Day from Psalm 24:5. The March President General’s message from Ann T. Dillon was shared by Joyce Joy. To honor Women’s History Month in March, AMERICAN SPIRIT m a g a z i n e ’ s March/April 2018 issue pays tribute to
the many accomplishments of early American women, many of whom have gone unheralded for c e n t u r i e s . Renovations to the Museum Gallery and work on Phase Two of Constitution Hall should be completed before Congress, June 20-24, 2018. The National Defender Report honored a “Molly Pitcher” woman named Margaret Cochran Corbin. Molly Pitcher is a name that has come to symbolize a legend, a female figure powerful enough to fight on a battlefield with men. In 1772, Margaret Cochran married John Corbin, a Virginia farmer.
John joined the Continental Army and Margaret went with him. On November 16, 1776, stationed at Fort Washington in upper Manhattan, a fourhour battle ensued; every hand was needed to man the cannon and muskets. John was killed instantly when a Hessian musket ball found its mark while manning the cannon. With no time to grieve, Margaret continued loading and firing the cannon by herself. Margaret was wounded which tore her shoulder, mangled her chest and lacerated her jaw. She never recovered fully from her wounds and was unable to use her left
arm for the rest of her life. In 1776, the state of Pennsylvania gave Margaret $30.00 due to her disabled condition, received a lifetime disability pension of one-half pay on 1779 from the Continental Congress making her the first woman to obtain such a commitment from the government. The Indian Committee Minute report was given by Avonne Lee Knecht. The chapter continues to support overseas military families by sending coupons to active military bases. On February 17, the chapter sent 4.5 pounds of manufacturer’s coupons to the Army base in G r a f e n w o e h r.
Germany. Received a thank you note from 85 Hope for the contribution and 25 medicine bottles. The General James Cox Chapter, Kokomo, sent an invitation to hear Jeanine Martin, speak about the DAR Schools at their April 10 luncheon. An invitation to attend and participate in a Revolutionary War Memorial Dedication on Sunday, April 15, at the Ripley County Fairgrounds,
Osgood. Angie Briner, presented the 3B exercise class with a chair. The 3Bs stands for Brains, Body and Belief. The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be Tuesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. at the North Manchester Public Library, Blocher Room, 405 North Market Street, North Manchester. The program will be presented by Danna Walter,
master gardener. Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-563-4661 or Barbara Amiss at 260982-4376.
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Emmanuel announces various honors Article provided
Students at Emmanuel Christian School received a variety of honors for the third nine-week grading period of the 2017-18 school year. Honors were given to:
Perfect Attendance First Grade: Zander McKnight, Sarah Smelser Second Grade: Anniston Cooper, Jaxson Kelley, Alison Niccum, Emma Smelser, Fourth Grade: Lindsey Pope, 11th Yazmin Louck
All A Honor Roll First Grade: Neriah Brewer, Jacob Dyson, Alaina Kinsey, Zander McKnight, Sarah Smelser, Maddie Smith, Second Grade:Anniston Cooper, Jaxson Kelley, Alison Niccum, Emma Smelser Third Grade: Zion McKnight, Jacob Necessary
Fourth Grade: Levi Smelser Fifth Grade: Dylan Stensland Sixth Grade: Erin Daniel. A & B Honor Roll First Grade: Jonathan Lowery, Second Grade: Jacob Carver Fourth Grade: Lily Contreras, Jessica Kirtlan, Lindsey Pope Fifth Grade: Izzy Knote, Zaney McKnight Sixth Grade: Haley Miller, Aaron Necessary. Jr./Sr. High Principal’s List Seventh Grade: Zoey McKnight, Japheth Niccum,
Sheriff’s Association to host 2 camps By The Paper staff
The 39th Annual Indiana Sheriffs Youth Leadership Camp will take place in June and July again this year, Wabash County Sheriff Bob Land announced. There will be two camp sessions this year, the first session will be held June 26-29 at Pine Creek Camp in Pine Village, serving the northern part of the state. The second session will be held July 9-11 serving
the southern part of the state at Waycross Episcopal Camp in Morgantown. The Sheriffs Youth Leadership Camp is a program provided by the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association for boys and girls who are currently in the seventh or eighth grade of school and are interested in learning more about a possible career in law enforcement. The camp provides a very meaningful experience and relationship with other campers from throughout the state
and sheriff officers who serve as counselors and instructors. Any boy or girl in the seventh or eighth grand inerested in attending the camp should contact the Sheriff ’s Office or school counselor for an application and additional information. Land said that arrangements can probably be made to provide the camp registration fee through a local business or civic organization for anyone interested.
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Crappie USA will hit the waters of Mississinewa and Salamonie lakes on May 12. This is an opportunity for anglers to compete for cash and prizes, as well as, a chance to advance to the 2018 Cabela’s Crappie USA Classic. The Classic will be Oct. 3–6 on Lake Cumberland at Somerset, Ky., and will have a guaranteed payout of $125,000 in cash and prizes. A pre-tournament seminar will take place Friday evening, May 11, at B o z a r t h Recreational Resort & Country Store, 7309 E. 400 North, Largo. Sign up will begin at 5 p.m. with the meeting and a National Sponsor Field Test Product Drawing starting at 7 p.m. This seminar is open to the public. Organizers encourage those not fishing
the event to come out to this meeting and meet the top crappie anglers from several different states. The tournament weigh-in will be held on Saturday at Mt. Etna Ramp (Salamonie), Hwy 124, Mt. Etna, IN beginning at 3 p.m. This provides an opportunity for noncompetitors to learn how the big ones are caught, as interviews of the top five teams will be conducted after the weigh-in. The Bozarth Recreational Resort & Country Store welcomes all Crappie USA anglers and their guests to the area and hope they take the opportunity to enjoy the many attractions. Participants can enter the tournaments by filling out and sending in an entry form or by registering at www.crappieusa.com before the deadline listed on the form. Teams may also enter at the pre-
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Carolyn Eppley on the organ. The text for this song was written by Bernard of Clairvaux with music by Hans Leo Hassler. The arrangement was by Mark Hayes and Marvin Gaspard. Mary Williams sang “My Wonderful Lord” written by Haldor Lillenas and was accompanied by Wilson. Pat Cassiday performed “Vocalise” by Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff. It was published in 1915 and contains no words, but is a song using any one vowel of the singer’s choosing. Cassiday was accompanied by Coppler. Eppley and Lehman next played “The Sunken Cathedral,” one of 12 preludes by Claude Debussy. It was arranged by Robert Hebble. This piece is based on an ancient Breton myth in which a cathedral submerged underwater off the coast of the Island of Ys rises up from the sea on clear mornings when the water
is clear. Cassiday, accompanied by Coppler, sang “Laudamus Te,” which translated means “Thee, O God, We Praise.” “Laudamus Te was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Eppley performed an organ solo, “I want Jesus to Walk With Me,” a jazz influenced spiritual a r r a n g e m e n t arranged by Joe Utterback. The last number was “Psalm 19” by Benedetto Marcello, a duet by Eppley on the organ and Wilson on the piano. A short business meeting followed, and the ladies adjourned to the fellowship hall for refreshments by hostess Barb Biehl, Eppley, Bettie Miller and Wilson. The community is invited to attend an evening with Musicale on Tuesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, located at 110 N. Cass St.
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USDA reopens enrollment for improved dairy safety net tool From the USDA
WASHINGTON, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is encouraging dairy producers to consider enrolling in
the new and improved Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy), which will provide better protections for dairy producers from shifting milk and feed
prices. With changes authorized under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has set the
Unit No. 402 hosts local businessman Article provided The Laketon American Legion Auxiliary Unit 402 hosted a local businessman during its March meeting. L e g i s l a t iv e Chairman Mary Rohrer introduced guest Jon Albright, who operates King & Country Armory, located on Wabash Road in North Manchester. The firearms dealer opened in 2013. Albright, a veteran and past commander of Post No. 402, discussed the process of purchasing firearms, including the current universal background check system, and explained the meaning of an assault rifle. According to Albright, the firearms business is the only business requiring a customer profile for consent, a delay or to deny purchase. Gun purchases, he told the unit, are about 50 percent protection and 40 percent for sports, hunting or a collector. Discussion followed with questions and concerns on recent shootings around the country and how it might effect the business with the proposals now before the congress.
In other news, the unit selected Manchester High School juniors Emily Ogden and Cassie Newman to serve as delegates to the 76th session of Hoosier Girls State, to take place June 24-30 on the campus of Trine University. Special guest Fifth District President Roxy Stoner of Wabash Unit 15 spoke to the members on the importance of attending District meetings, sharing and gaining information and knowledge of the many programs. Stoner also complimented the Laketon unit on the many activities they do for the veterans and community. Other business included: - Veterans Affairs Chairman Tina James reported preparing and delivering 60 treat bags, including a can of Sprite, a Twinkie and a banana, for the March monthly party at Marion VA; Americanism Chairman Thelma Butler reported the classroom winners of the Americanism Essay contest and that the winning essay of the overall fourth and fifth grades will be forwarded to the Fifth
District for March judging; - An American flag was donated to the local Lions Club for its March 24 Chinese Auction; Leadership Chairman Linda Torpy announced a workshop to be held in April, with a mailing to go out after March 17 with further details; - Poppy Chairman Miriam Linkenhoker presented Alexis Bonewitz with a $5 cash award for first place poppy poster entered in the District competition; - $18 was collected for Auxiliary Emergency fund; - Linkenhoker and Chaplain Shirley Price conducted a charter draping in honor of Annabelle Enyeart and Marilyn (Thompson) Flora, a past unit president. The Unit continues to serve dinners on the second Friday of each month at the Bluebird Cafe, serving from 4:30-7 p.m. Dinner includes choice of fish, shrimp, a combo or beef -n-noodles. Julia Alderfer served refreshments to the guests, 15 members, one junior, one S.A.L. and one Legion member.
St. Paul’s to host tenderloin supper By the Paper Staff
St. Paul’s County Line Church, 3995 North County Road 1000 West (county line), will host an allyou-can-eat tenderloin supper. The supper will
take place on Saturday, April 28 from 4-7 p.m at the church. The menu will include grilled and hand-breaded tenderloins, two sides, dessert and drinks. Prices for adults
will go for $9, children ages six through 12 will eat for $6, and children five and under are admitted free. There will be hot dogs for kids that prefer them.
enrollment period to run from April 9, 2018 to June 1, 2018. “We recognize the financial hardships many of our nation’s dairy producers are experiencing right now. Folks are losing their contracts and they are getting anxious about getting their bills paid while they watch their milk check come in lower and lower each month. The Bipartisan Budget Act provided some much-needed incentives for dairy producers to make cost-effective decisions to strengthen their farms, mitigate risk, and conserve their natural resources,” said Secretary Perdue. “This includes our support of America’s dairy farms. We encourage dairy producers to review the provisions of the updated program, which Congress shaped with their feedback. Those changes are now in effect, and I’d ask any
producers who are interested to contact their local USDA service centers.” The program protects dairy producers by paying them when the difference between the national all-milk price and the national average feed cost (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount elected by the producer. Changes include: Calculations of the margin period is monthly rather than bi-monthly. Covered production is increased to 5 million pounds on the Tier 1 premium schedule, and premium rates for Tier 1 are substantially lowered. An exemption from paying an administrative fee for limited resource, beginning, veteran, and disadvantaged producers. Dairy operators enrolled in the previous 2018 enrollment period that qualify for this exemption under the new provisions may request a refund.
Dairy operations must make a new coverage election for 2018, even if you enrolled during the previous 2018 signup period. Coverage elections made for 2018 will be retroactive to January 1, 2018. All dairy operations desiring coverage must sign up during the enrollment period and submit an appropriate form (CCC-782) and dairy operations may still “opt out” by not submitting a form. All outstanding balances for 2017 and prior years must be paid in full before 2018 coverage is approved. Dairy producers can participate in FSA’s MPP-Dairy or the Risk Management Agency’s Livestock Gross Margin Insurance Plan for Dairy Cattle (LGMDairy), but not both. During the 2018 enrollment period, only producers with an active LGM-Dairy policy who have targeted marketings insured in 2018
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NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS and HOURS Notice is hereby given that there will be early voting hours prior to the May 8th Primary Election as follows: In the Wabash County Clerk’s office located on the 1st floor of the Wabash County Judicial Center, 69 W Hill Street, Wabash beginning Tuesday, April 10, 2018 - Friday, May 5, 2018 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (no Sundays and only those Saturdays listed below). Last day of early voting being Monday, May 7, 2018 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. The building is handicap accessible. Saturday hours and locations as follows: Saturday – April 28, 2018 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Wabash County Clerk’s Office 69 W Hill Street Wabash Liberty Township Fire Department 12 S Wabash Ave LaFontaine Timbercrest Retirement Home 2201 East Street North Manchester Saturday – May 5, 2018 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Wabash County Clerk’s Office 69 W Hill Street Wabash Liberty Township Fire Department 12 S Wabash Ave LaFontaine Peabody Retirement Home 400 W 7th Street North Manchester A registered Wabash County voter may vote at ANY of these locations prior to Election Day without explanation needed to vote early. So designated by the Wabash County Election Board of this 14th day of March, 2018. Nan Roe, Republican Board Member Susan Dockter, Democrat Board Member Elaine J. Martin, Wabash County Clerk 42335
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For Rent 2 BR DUPLEX with central air for 1-3 people, southside, $465 + gas, electric, water. 260-563-7743. BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM country home for rent, NO SMOKING, NO PETS, renter pays utilities. 260571-1946. COMMERCIAL BUILDING, State Rd. 13 next to police dept. approx. 3,500 sf. Call 574-527-1771. VERY NICE DUPLEX FOR RENT in Wabash, quiet street, off street parking, suitable for one, $600/mo., $600/dep. plus utilities. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Call 574-551-2915.
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April 11, 2018
Southwood Jr.-Sr. High announces honor roll Article provided Southwood
Jr.-Sr.
High School has announced honor roll lists for the third
quarter of the 20172018 school year. All A High Honor Roll Grade 7: Elise Adams, Bryn Mealy, Micah Pence, Katelyn Ranck, Kyle Smith, Dylan Stout, Aleia Sweet, Dakota Wilson, Alaina Winer, Cole Winer, Makenna Younce Grade 8: Rylee Barney, Maddison Hunter, Trista Roser, Reese Shepherd, Kloe Teulker, Tyler Whitesel Grade 9: Aaliyah Douglass, Monica Hobson, Kyla Jacobs, Marissa Jones, Erin McGouldrick, Braden Sweet, Breklynne Swisher, Mason Yentes Grade 10: Nicolas Berlier, Shyla Judy, Blanca Manas Blazquez, Jackson Simons, Daisy Sparks Grade 11: Courtney
Andrick, Logan Arnold, Makayla Bechtold, Kelsey Burnham, Courtney Gray, Leshly Lopez Martinez, Hannah Miller, Benjamin Roudebush, Adam Spaulding Grade 12: Jessica Bott, Drue Gentry, Kyrstin Gouveia, Chase Guenin, Luke Guyer, Ellie Hobbs, Kimberly Hobson, Nikita Jacobs, Kaitlyn Jones, Keegan King, Parker Mays, Makayla Proffitt, Tony Ricketts, Katie Springer, Allen Warren All A/B Honor Roll Grade 7: Brenton Baker, Karson Baldwin, Tobias Cummins, Charity France, Ella Haupert, Zebadiah Herring, Kadance Keel, Nathan Lehner, Morgan Lloyd, Meredith Norman, Jason Oprisek, Drayson Pace, Cayden Powell, Ashton Smith, Isaiah Sutton, Anthony Veals, Braxton
Worthington, Isabella Worthington Grade 8: Skylar Amos, Joseph Bland, Morgan Brock, Isabelle Carpenter, Jarrett Craft, Autumn Culver, Mya Denney, Ethan Dyson, Madison Hipskind, Beau Kendall, Haley Lanning, Stephen Madaris, Jacob Marlow, Kaden Meredith, Marissa Metzger, Hayley Robberts, Ellie Shellenbarger, Ashley Smith, Blake Smith, Brayden Smith, Ashton Steele, Bailey Wyatt Grade 9: Maggie Ball, Logan Barley, Taylor Barnett, Chloe Burkholder, Thomas Charles, Madison Clark, Skyler Claussen, Emily Devore, Natalie Doan, Alexander Farr, Jacob Figert, Natalie Haycraft, Memphis Hiner, Gracen Kelley, Isaac King, Capri Lambert, Homero Lopez Martinez, Shantel ReecerCrabtree, Connor Rich, Elijah
Sutton, Cody Swan, Alix Winer Grade 10: Riley Adams, Ariel Benner, Payton Deeter, August Elliott, Carson Heath, Sydney Helfin, Kandis Keel, Kayla Mays, Faith Napier, Weslee Nelson, Makenna Pace, Kirsten Pecsenye, Tyler Proffitt, Dalayna Rigney, Gordon Seacott, Dannae Shaw, Allison Steele, Laney Temple, Landon Topliff, Grant Whitham Grade 11: Cameron Ball, Jessica Brubaker, Morgan Farr, Ashley Lengel, Liam McGouldrick, Makenna Norman,
Quentin Perry, Gesche Schmidt, Stephen Shearer, Kloe Smith, Clayton Spencer, Luke Winer, Shannon Wolf Grade 12: Olivia Adams, Alyssa Bitzel, Carson Blair, Hayley Bland, Meghan Daub, Austin Davis, Chad Elliott, Emily Gwillim, Kyle Haggerty, Mersadez Highley, Lorynn Hunt, Cheyenne Irvine, Phillip Klinger, Logan Louck, Bailey Lucas, Matthew Nose, Josie Phillipy, Lauren Rich, Nathan Riggle, Haleigh Snyder, Lucas Topliff, Peyton Trexler
Southwood Elementary announces third honor roll Article provided S o u t h w o o d Elementary recently released their honor roll for the third quarter of the 2017-18 school year. 6th Grade High Honor Roll: Emma Adams, Audrey Amos, Macy Barney, Casey Boardman, Randall Boone, Krys Cohee, Madis-Anne Culver, Derek Deeter, Jaret Denney, Libee Price, Micah Smith, Carley Whitesel and Will Winer. 6th Grade Honor Roll: Ashley Benavidez-Arellano, Baleigh Black, Ethan Bowman, Brianna Broxon, Avery Buckler, Ethan Burkholder, Carrie Collins, Liliauna Combs, Kylie Finton, Madison Gillespie, Abigail Guyer, Allie Haecker, Blayne Hamilton, Elijah Hunt, Ethan Lochard, Ethan Lyons, Ryan McGouldrick, Bailey Miller, Peyton Noland, Keyton Ousley, Kalen Parke, Luke Pershing, Chloe Raider, Mya Richardson, Bryce Rigney, Alexis Roles, Kendall Sarll, Drew Shoemaker, Jared Stevens, Graceland Swain, Noah Veals, Izabielle Wagoner and Caleb Wyatt. 5th Grade High Honor Roll: Elijah Boone, Grace Drake, Hannah Garrison, Rowan Goodpasture, Averi Haecker, Daedric Kaehr, Keaton Metzger, Duke Sparks, Brodey Vandermark, Ian Vanderpool, Ryley Wilcox and Massey
Woodyard. 5th Grade Honor Roll: Luke Andrews, Taylor Cavins, Quinn Claussen, Jaiya Corn, Kenyon Filip, Courtney Finney, Zoey Gaylourd, Sarah Grace, Luke Herring, Mason Hipskind, Gabriel Mealy, McKenzie Mooreman, Hope Niccum, Meryn Norman, Morgan Powell, Cayden Richardson, Logan Robberts, Carson Smith, Makenna Snow, Isaac Studebaker, Rylee Thomas, Lydia Topliff, Audri Winer, Malachi Working and Kayne Zahler. 4th Grade High Honor Roll: Sylvia Bakehorn, Colleen Boardman, Dominic Bone, Hailey Collins, Mylah Dillon, Cooper Drake, Owen Enyeart, Christopher Foster, Eli Gillespie, Brody Height, Danika Holbrook, Coan Holloway, Lydia Jacobson, Emily Lochard, Logan Moore, Payton Nelson, Ivan Ranck, Logan Shellhamer, Olivia Snow, Elijah Stephens, Natalie Sutphin, Sopia Temple and Lillian Weaver. 4th Grade Honor Roll: Isabelle Ashba, Kaylea Baker, Bryce Brewer, Griffin Chambers, Madison Chenoweth, Lydia Craig, Gavin Dale, Naomi Davis, Rex France, Mazie Ghrist, Isabel Goff, Aiden Hawkins, Nolan Hiner, Fritz Kirk, Emery Liddick, Sebastian Liebo, Jalynn Lyons, Maddox Marshall, Victor Mondragon, Ryder Moss, Ryan Nelson, Brody Overlander, Eli Pence, Drake Samuel, Ayshe Simsek, Abigail Smith, Wyatt Smith, Brandston Sturgill, Madison Swain, Lilah Vandermark, Brody Wattles, Bryce Wilcox and Emma Working.
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