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S.C. man gets 10 years in molesting By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

By The Paper staff The Community Foundation of Wabash County has offered financial assistants to the county’s three school districts for a feasibility study on education in Wabash County. The announcement, announced Friday, Jan. 6, came via a Jan. 3, 2017, letter from CF Board President Steve Hentgen and Executive Director Patty Grant. “Public education in Wabash County faces some of the most complex and challenging issues of our time,” CF Vice President Josh Petruniw said, “and the Community Foundation has seen the breadth and complexities of those issues through its work within many programs in the community. The Foundation also has experienced first hand the value of research and reliable information for sound informed decision making.” The letter invites the school systems to develop and present a joint funding proposal to bring in outside consultants who would use their expertise to study the many factors affecting education in (continued on page 5)

Wabash firefighters pour water on a home at 73 E. Maple St. on Saturday morning. The fire remains under investigation. Photo provided

Weekend fire destroys home By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com An early morning fire on Saturday, Jan. 7, caused an estimated $95,000 damage to a home and its contents on East Maple Street in Wabash. Wabash Fire Department firefighters were dispatched to the scene, 73 E. Maple St., at 5:21 a.m. Fire Chief Barry Stroup said the fire was confined to the structure, though a house next door did receive some heat and water damage. There were no injuries, the chief said,

noting that all residents were out of the building when firefighters arrived. Stroup said that while the fire is still under investigation, it appears to have started in the rear of the building. The fire was ruled extinguished at 1:44 p.m., and firefighters were on the scene until 3 p.m. Both of the department’s off-duty shifts were called in to help at the scene, Stroup said. Also assisting at the scene were Wabash Police and the Wabash County EMA.

A former Wabash man was sentenced Monday, Jan. 9, for charges that stemmed from a 1997 child molestation case. Christopher L. Kimble, 46, Fairfax, S.C., was sentenced to 10 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections for felony attempted child molesting, a charge that stemmed from a 1996-97 Wabash County investigation. On Dec. 21, he was found guilty of (continued on page 6)

Body found near downtown Wabash By The Paper staff

Wabash Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found Monday morning, Jan. 9, near Wabash and Miami streets. (continued on page 6)

LaFontaine’s Family Dollar opens By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

LAFONTAINE – LaFontaine Family Dollar has opened its doors here. Residents and town council members joined Family Dollar representatives Saturday, Jan. 7, as they cut the ceremonious red ribbon at the new store, 200 Bruner Road, to commemorate its grand opening. Family Dollar is looking forward to serving LaFontaine, according to Maria Bowland, store manager. “We are so excited to be here,” Bowland told The Paper of Wabash

County. “I think that we’re going to do well here. I really do. I’m already seeing a very loyal customer base just in the short amount of time that we’ve been open (since the soft open Jan. 4). “Judging from driving around in LaFontaine, there isn’t a whole lot here so it will be nice for people to have the shorter driving distance for simply grocery items.” The store offers a wide range of groceries as well as hair and beauty products and household items. In June, Family Dollar began construction on the local establishment. However, the store did not arrive

on a whim. It took the effort of one determine local woman. Since early 2015, life-long resident Janet Robbins-Pattee had her sights set on bringing a grocery store back to her community. “It’s been a long time since we’ve had anything like this in town,” Pattee, now a member of the LaFontaine Town Council, said. While traveling to another town may be seen as a simple inconvenience, for LaFontaine residents, it was more than that. “I’d be out of brown sugar or I’d Family Dollar store manager Maria Bowland need a can of soup for a recipe and (right) cuts the red ribbon to celebrate the store’s grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 7. Photo by Emma Rausch (continued on page 5)

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FORT WAYNE — The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a donation appointment now and help save patient lives. Hectic holiday schedules for many regular blood donors contributed to about 37,000 fewer donations in November and December than what was needed. Snowstorms and severe weather have

also impacted donations. Nearly 100 blood drives were forced to cancel in December, resulting in more than 3,100 blood donations going uncollected. “Blood and platelet donations are critically needed in the coming days so that patients can continue to receive the lifesaving treatments they are counting on,” said Rodney Wilson, communications manager for Red Cross IndianaOhio Blood Services Region. “We encour-

age donors to invite a family member or friend to donate with them to help meet patient needs. Right now, blood and platelet donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in.” Upcoming blood drives in Wabash County are 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jan. 13 at Whites Residential and Family Service, 5233 S 50 E, Wabash, and from noon to 6 p.m. Jan. 17 at the First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass St., Wabash. The Red Cross is extending hours at many donation sites for more donors to give blood or platelets. Overall, the Red Cross has added nearly 200 hours to blood donation centers and community blood drives across the country over the next few weeks. Donation appointments and completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire are encouraged to help speed up the donation process. “In about an hour, you can help save someone’s life. This simple act can have a profound impact on another human being,” said Wilson. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and patients receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease may all require blood to save their lives. The treatments high school freshman Payton Kannarr receives to fight leukemia cause her blood counts to drop. She currently receives platelet transfusions weekly and red blood cells about every two weeks. “We have seen firsthand the incredible need for blood products as we have been on this four-year roller coaster journey,” said Amy Kannarr, Payton’s mom. “Through the care and compassion of donors, Payton has been able to enjoy life as a teenager.”

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County Commissioners approved 2017 appointments By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash C o u n t y Commissioners approved the 2017 appointments at its first meeting of the new year Tuesday, Jan. 3. Scott Givens was elected as the Commissioners’ chairman with Brian Haupert voted into the vice chairman seat. As for local board, Givens was reappointed to the Plan Commission Board,

the Tax Abatement Committee and the Central Dispatch Advisory Board. Meanwhile, Susan Baker was appointed to the Wabash Carnegie Public Library Board. T h e Commissioners’ agenda listed a request to the Laketon Area Regional Sewer District Board, but no appointment was needed, according to Commissioner Barry Eppley. Both seats, which were previously appointed by the

Commissioners, are occupied and not expired at this time, Eppley told The Paper of Wabash County. In other news, the Commissioners presented Linda Conrad

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Former County Auditor Linda Conrad (second to right) poses for a photo with Wabash County Commissioners (from left) Barry Eppley, Brian Haupert and Scott Givens at the Tuesday, Jan. 3, meeting. The Commissioners presented Conrad with a plaque commemorating her service. Photo provided

Manchester alum in running for state GOP post By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

A former Manchester College basketball standout has been tabbed by governorelect Eric Holcomb to serve as state chair of the Indiana Republican Party. Kyle Hupfer will be considered for the post when a caucus takes place on Feb. 1. If selected, Hupfer would replace Jeff Cardwell, who announced in December that he planned to resign on Jan. 21 following the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump and vice president-elect Mike Pence. “As treasurer of my campaign committee, co-chair of my transition board and a longtime friend, I know Kyle Hupfer is prepared to manage the robust statewide grassroots, finance and communications organization that is the Indiana Republican Party well into the future and ask that members of the state committee select him as our next state chair.” Hupfer played on the Spartans basketball teams of the early 1990s, and played a key role on the teams led by coach Steve Alford. Hupfer ranks among the top 20 on Manchester’s all-time men’s basketball scoring list. He is a two-time all-Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference team member, and also received all-National Association of Basketball Coaches’ alldistrict honors his senior season. During the 1993-94 and 1994-95 seasons he led the Spartans to the NCAA Division III

KYLE HUPFER national tourney and was named the tourney MVP each year. “It was awesome being a part of those teams that went on such a roll (for the university),” Hupfer is quoted as saying on the Manchester University sports webpage. “So many of my fondest memories of Manchester University are due to the opportunities I received (from being in the men’s basketball program). “Being able to come back (in 1994-95) and beat Illinois Wesleyan in the regional at their place after we lost to them in a close game the year before (during the national tournament) and then getting to Buffalo for the Final Four and making it to the national championship are two that stand out.” Today, Hupfer is a chief administrative officer and general counsel of Indiana Mills & Manufacturing, and also serves as the 5th District chair of the Indiana Republican Party. He also serves on the university’s board of trustees and is a member of several not-forprofit organizations. Holcomb, in announcing his support of Hupfer, also thanked Cardwell for his service to the party and state.

with a plaque commemorating her service as the former Auditor. Conrad’s service concluded Dec. 31. Marcie Shepherd took over the position at the start of the year.

“Under his leadership, Indiana Republicans made historic gains at every level of public service this past November – from local to federal office,” Holcomb said. “But those gains are about more than winning elections, those gains are a reflection of Jeff ’s commitment to helping improve the lives of Hoosiers, something he has done from his days of the Indianapolis CityCounty Council

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Madison Michelin (center) was crowned the 2017 Indiana Festivals Queen on Saturday. Joining her are her court (from left) third runner-up Vanessa Hickman, first runner-up Makayla Ridgeway, second runner-up Hannah Walter and fourth runner-up Michaela Miller. Photo provided

Ridgeway named first runner-up By The Paper staff Makayla Ridgeway, the 2016 Wabash County Festivals Queen won the title of 1st Runner up at the Indiana State Festivals Pageant in Indianapolis Saturday night, winning the

award from a field of 21 contestants. Wearing the crown of 2017 Indiana Festivals Queen is Madison Michelin from the Little Italy Festival in Clinton, Indiana. Joining Ridgeway on the court are 2nd runner up was

Hannah Walter from Nappanee Apple Festival. Third runner up was Vanessa Hickman, Jasper Strausenfest; 4th runner up was Michaela Miller, Circus City Festival, Peru. Along with 1st Runner up honors,

Ridgeway will receive an $800 Scholarship. Makayla is the daughter of Teresa Ridgeway and the late Gary Ridgeway from Wabash. She is a sophomore at Purdue University majoring in Fashion Design.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Galley

Robert and Penny Galley, rural Wabash, will be honored at an open house for their 50th wedding anniversary. The event will be from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Honeywell House, 720 N. Wabash St., Wabash. The couple was married on Jan. 13, 1967, at the First Presbyterian Church, Wabash, by the Rev. Dr. Ware Wimberley. They have four children – Robert Scott (Cindy) Galley II, Crested Butte, Colo.; Jeffery (Teresa) Galley, Wabash; Robin (Rick) Unger, Wabash, and Christy (John) Eckman, Riverside, Calif. They also have 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

KOKOMO —Nearly 50 future nurses, including one from Wabash, took the first steps toward their careers, with induction into the Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing. During the Jan. 4 ceremony in Havens Auditorium, 48 students received certificates commemorating their achievement and recited the Nightingale Pledge, a statement of the ethics and principles of the nursing profession. The pledge is named in honor of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

“Induction symbolizes moving forward toward a worthy goal,” said Dean Linda Wallace. “The induction is often a long-awaited step to becoming a nurse. Nursing continues to be the most trusted of all professions. Our newest inductees will join other nurses in assuring that nursing is always the most trusted profession, and honor, and a responsibility we earn or lose with every interaction.” The new nursing students will participate in community health fairs and clinical experiences at local care facilities during their first year of the program. Their

final two years include placements at hospitals, including Community Howard Regional Health, St. Vincent Kokomo, IU Health Tipton Hospital, Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Community North Hospital. IU Kokomo graduated 152 Bachelor of Science in Nursing students and 14 Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) students in 2016. The newly inducted future nurses anticipate graduating in December 2019. Among those joining the program was Allison Smith, Wabash.

CF to honor Wabash County Promise students By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTR — The C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County will recognize 325 Promise Scholar students in grades 4-8 at all four county schools this month. Promise Scholars in grades 4-8 who have achieved the full academic award in both quarters 1 and 2 (grades 4, 6, and 8) and also those students who deposited $10 in both quarters 1 and 2 (grades 4-8) will be honored at the halftime of a boys basketball game at their respective school. Students who have earned this recognition have been or will be invited to

attend a basketball game. The students will be introduced at basketball games and will receive a small award recognizing t h e i r achievements.: On Friday, Jan. 6 at Southwood, all grades from Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School and S o u t h w o o d Elementary School were honored, while on Saturday, Jan. 7, at Northfield students from Northfield Jr.-Senior High School and Sharp Creek Elementary School. were honored. On Friday, Jan. 20 at Wabash — JV halftime: 4th, 5th, 7th graders and Varsity halftime: 6th, 8th graders from OJ

Neighbours, Wabash Middle School and St. Bernard Catholic School. Monday, Jan. 23 at Manchester — JV halftime: 4th, 5th, 7th graders and Varsity halftime: 6th, 8th graders from M a n c h e s t e r Intermediate School and Manchester Jr.Sr. High School. The Community Foundation celebrates the achievements and efforts of these students and their families to prepare and save for their future education beyond high school. Please contact your school or call the Community Foundation at 260982-4824 or visit www.cfwabash.org for more information.

Tandy appointed Wabash City Schools School Board attorney Brandon France to take over seat vacancy By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash City Schools’ Board of E d u c a t i o n rearranged itself Monday, Jan. 2, starting with appointing Jordan Tandy as board attorney. Previously appoint-

ed to the board as a member, Tandy will now act as the board’s legal advisor after taking over the vacant seat left behind by John Johnston’s retirement. Additionally, the board reappointed Brandon France, whose term expired in December, to serve the final two years of Tandy’s term. After Johnston retired in December, Superintendent Jason Callahan began

the search for his successor. Callahan admitted to The Paper of Wabash County that finding a perfect replacement wouldn’t be easy, especially since Johnston had been appointed as board attorney for 47 years. However, in January 2016, the board appointed Tandy as its newest member with this purpose in mind, he continued. “Several years ago,

we’d talked about John at some point is going to retire as our board attorney and so we needed to be thinking about who would replace (him),” he said. “School law is as different as any other type of individualized organizational law, and so we thought it’d be great to get an attorney on the board, to give them some knowledge and experiences (before Johnston retired). “Jordan played a

role in the referendum process and has probably the best knowledge, aside from those who are working as school board attorneys, in the entire county at this point. So I suggested to the board that this is the direction we go.” Tandy admitted he did not originally seek out the attorney role, “but when Mr. Callahan asked me if I might be interested, it made some sense.” “Being on the board

for a year helped me gain some understanding of how things operate,” he said. “However, John was the City Schools’ attorney for 47 years, so I have some big shoes to fill.” He’s now excited to take on the challenge, he said. “I’m very exited to be taking on this challenge,” Tandy continued These are interesting times, with all the talks of studying consolidation and figuring out how the

school systems might be able to work together to provide the best possible education for our children. “Wabash City Schools is blessed with visionary leadership, and they are doing a lot of great things, from Wabash (Early College) High School to the Wabash County Promise to the SPARK after school and summer camp. I’m very proud to be associated with them.”

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LaFontaine’s Family Dollar opens then it was change your clothes, go to Marion or Wabash and back, which can take at least an hour,” Pattee said. “We have a lot of older people in this community and if I could I wanted to help them out by bringing something close to town.” While she had reached out to other organizations, it was Family Dollar that answered the call. “They knew that we really needed one,” she continued. “The guy that I had talked to, David Jose from

Indianapolis, is a real estate agent who goes by here all the time. He had gotten the store at Silver Lake, and he said it was such a big success that he could see where LaFontaine needed one and so I guess that’s why we were fortunate enough to get one and I wasn’t going to give up until we got something here.” Now that it’s finally open, Pattee and Bowland both hope locals utilize the new business for their every day needs.

...continued from the front page “I want them to support Family Dollar and welcome them to town,” Pattee said. Family Dollar is

open Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Family Dollar in LaFontaine is now open. On Saturday, Jan. 7, store representatives, town residents and council members commemorated the store’s arrival with a ribbon cutting and, afterward, customers started filling carts and checking out at their town’s new convenience store, located at 200 Bruner Road. Photo by Emma Rausch

City OKs building lease By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The City of Wabash will lease a building near the Wabash River to a local businessman who plans to open a store as part of the Wabash River Redevelopment

Project. The Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety approved the three-year lease for the building, which is now being used as a storage facility for the Wabash Park Department. W a b a s h Marketplace Inc. received a $50,000

grant from the State of Indiana, then raised another $50,000 locally for the project, which seeks the creation of a riverfront plaza featuring two gazebos, seating and landscaping. There also will be a deck that overlooks the river. As part of the proj-

ect, Wabash businessman Ben Gebhart plans to open an outfitter store in the cityowned building. It is expected that the business would be a place that could rent bicycles, canoes, kayaks and sell all the accessories and things that go along

with those kinds of activities. Under the threeyear lease, the first year would cost $1, while the rent for the second year would be $200 per month. The third year, according to Mayor Scott Long, would be based on market values.

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...continued from the front page Wabash County. The anticipated study could focus on school funding, personnel, programming, transportation, facilities, demographics, as well as the interests of stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, taxpayers, businesses, and the community at large. “The Community Foundation claims no expertise in public school administration, nor does it anticipate any particular outcome,” Grant said. “The Foundation seeks only to provide financial and study resources to help the Wabash County

school districts evaluate the current and future elements that shape the educational system in a changing economic world.” “Consistent with our 2012 strategic plan that prioritized educational attainment, the Community Foundation offers to employ its position as neutral convener and grant maker to provide financial support not available through their state funded budgets,” Hentgen said. “The Foundation embraces education as the principal driver of economic growth and opportu-

nity and the means to lift more citizens from poverty to prosperity,” Grant said. “The future of Wabash County rests largely on the education of our children. We seek to be helpful.” A feasibility study was first broached over the summer during public hearings on the state of education in the MSD of Wabash County school district. The meetings were scheduled prior to the board rescinding a vote on reorganizing the district, but took place after the vote to rescind. During the meeting, consolida-

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one charge. Due to the fact that the charges stemmed from 1997, the sentencing was bound to the laws imposed for sentencing standards at that time and, per the former law, 10 years was the maximum time sentenced, according to the court. In the 1996-97 investigation, a child younger than 10years-old reported to local law enforcement that Kimble had touched them inappropriately in 1994, according to the prob-

CHRISTOPHER L. KIMBLE able cause affidavit. A warrant was issued for Kimble’s arrest on June 3, 1997, but not fulfilled until Oct. 26, 2016.

From the MU News Bureau NORTH MAN— CHESTER M a n c h e s t e r University has selected a musician and author – one who has made it his quest to understand and combat racism – to be the keynote speaker at its 49th annual Martin Luther King Jr.

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d o c u m e n t a r y “A c c i d e n t a l Courtesy.” His message is on how hate can manifest itself when individuals don’t take time to hear the other side and find some common ground,” said Michael Dixon, MU director of intercultural services. Sponsored by the Manchester Office of Multicultural Affairs and Peace Studies Institute, the Feb. 2 speech is part of the Values, Ideas and the Arts series, designed to offer cultural exposure, artistic experiences and intellectual enrichment to students. It is common to explore important, and sometimes uncomfortable, topics.

Body found near downtown Wabash ... continued from the front page According to a news release from Capt. Matt Benson, the WPD’s Public Information Officer: About 8:10 a.m. police responded to the report of an unresponsive female lying on the sidealk.

The female, Geena M. Garcia, 35, Wabash, was deceased. Wabash Police, in conjunction with the Wabash County Coroner’s office, are investigating the death. An autopsy was scheduled for later Monday. No other details were being released as the incident is an ongoing investigation. WPD’s first shift uniform officers, Det. John Krhin and Wabash Fire Department were on the scene.

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MU trustees have new board president From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — John D. Zeglis of Culver, began Jan. 1 as president of the M a n c h e s t e r University Board of Trustees. He is the retired president of AT&T and former chairman and CEO of AT&T Wireless after its IPO and spinoff from AT&T. Zeglis was a founder of the NBA D-League Fort Wayne Mad Ants

basketball team. “We appreciate the extraordinary leadership skills and knowledge John brings to the board,” said Manchester President Dave McFadden. “His insights and those of Randy Brown have been invaluable as we meet today’s challenges and plan for the years ahead.” Zeglis replaces Brown, whose term ended Dec. 31. He is managing partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Fort Wayne.

JOHN D. ZEGLIS The new board president was on the leadership cabinet

for the Students First! campaign, which concluded in 2014 and raised $100 million for the University. It blew by that goal, raising $108.7 million a full 18 months ahead of schedule. Manchester welcomes three alumni to the board in 2017: — Sara Edgerton was previously on the board from 2004 to 2013. She is cofounder and CEO of Community Cancer Care, based in Indianapolis.

— James Lambert of Indianapolis is systems administrator at AT&T. He is a longtime supporter of the Alumni of Color Scholarship at Manchester. — Stephen Reid ’73 of Waco, Texas, is a professor of Christianity at Baylor University’s George W. Truett T h e o l o g i c a l Seminary. The Board of Trustees is comprised of 31 members who serve two consecutive five-year

Even in winter, exercise is possible From the ISDH News Bureau INDIANAPOLIS — Many people resolve to get fit in the New Year. But those resolutions can falter as temperatures plunge, making curling up on the couch with hot cocoa more appealing than a brisk walk or jog through the snow. The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) wants Hoosiers to know that it’s easier to meet goals for a healthier 2017 during the winter than they might think. The first step is to start with the right mindset, said Lindsey Bouza, ISDH wellness and physical activity coordinator. “Physical activity is any bodily movement that expends energy,” Bouza said. “You can burn calo-

ries doing activities not often thought of as exercise, such as vacuuming, playing with your kids and standing up frequently at your desk.” Physical activity can lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke, as well as some cancers and depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults achieve 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as a brisk walk, each week. However, the 2015 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System found that only 44 percent of Hoosiers achieved the recommended level of activity. Bouza said small steps now can help Hoosiers achieve that activity goal. Start by using the

stairs instead of the elevator, taking a long walk around the mall with friends or even doing squats while brushing your teeth. Over time, little changes can bring big improvements in health. ISDH urges Hoosiers to keep safety in mind while exercising outdoors: — Check the forecast before heading outside. Consider temperature, wind and moisture, along with the length of time you’ll be outside, when planning a workout. — Get indoors immediately if you experience numbness, loss of feeling or a stinging sensation, which could be

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Hoy leaves EDG post By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

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Zartman joins EDG as project manager/executive assistant Tenille Zartman has joined the E c o n o m i c Development Group of Wabash County (EDG) as project manager/executive assistant. She will replace Abby Hoy, who resigned to pursue other interests. Zartman joins the EDG after most recently serving as the director of operations at the Charley Creek Inn in downtown Wabash where she was involved in all operational aspects of the inn including business planning, marketing, project management, supervision, and customer service. A native of Wabash County, Zartman grew up in North Manchester and now calls Wabash home. She has a Master of

B u s i n e s s Administration degree from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), along with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation with an emphasis in Tourism Management and a minor in Recreation and Park Administration from IU-Bloomington, and she currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Wabash County Historical Museum. “I am thrilled to join the EDG of Wabash County,” Zartman said. “I know at EDGWC that I will play a vital role in the continued revitalization and prosperity of our community, and that really speaks to me.” The project manager/executive assistant role is a new position at the EDG of Wabash County,

and was created with the opening of the executive assistant role that was previously filled by Hoy. The new position is a hybrid of duties from traditional executive assistant duties to more project management of economic development projects and programs. “Tenille is a great fit for our new role,” Keith Gillenwater, EDGWC President and CEO, said. “With her background and education, coupled with her connections in the community she will be a real asset to EDG and our many partners. I look forward to working with her to advance all of the projects and programs that EDG leads and to help us make an even bigger impact on our community. ”

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knowing everything that’s going on in the

community before everyone else does,” she said with a laugh. “Truthfully, the work involved and knowing that you’re doing something good all the time. “It kind of makes the rougher times at work better when you look around Wabash and you see the things you’ve accomplished.” Konyha hired Hoy after interviewing her three different times. “Eventually she asked what I was going to do as she had other opportunities,” he said. “Hiring her was one of the smartest things I’ve ever done.” From the time she joined EDG, Konyha continued, she made the organization much more effective because of the talent and skills she possessed. “She set about assuming administrative functions that she improved and in some cases created,” he said. “Each year she

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Ardis Witkoske, 93

Worked for NASCAR

Co-owned King-Hipskind Hardware

May 31, 1952 – Jan. 4, 2017

Oct. 29, 1923 – Dec. 30, 2016

James Michael “Mike” O’Dell, 64, of Wabash, died at 12:45 pm, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2017, at his home. He was born May 31, 1952, in Decatur, Ga., to Howard and Norma (Boardman) O’Dell. Mike was a 1971 graduate of Wabash High School. He was a salesman at Maximum Power Sports in Peru and also Dorais Chevrolet in Wabash. He worked 10 years on the NASCAR wrecker crew at Daytona, Talladega, and Sebring raceways. He was a member of the Wabash Christian Church, and former member of the Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge, both of Wabash. He enjoyed NHRA drag racing, NASCAR racing, and riding motorcycles. Mike lived in Lakeland, Fla., from 1981-2006. He is survived by his mother, Norma Jean O’Dell of Wabash; his brother, William “Bill” (Norma Jean) O’Dell of Citra, Fla.; his nephew, Shawn Michael (Cheryl) O’Dell of Danville, Ky.; greatnephew, Gage O’Dell and great-niece, Cassie O’Dell, both of Danville. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard R. O’Dell. There will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is the Wabash County Cancer Society. The memorial guest book for James may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Ardis Christine Witkoske, 93, of Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died at 8 a.m., Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare. She was born Oct. 29, 1923, in Urbana, to Paul and Hulda (Speicher) Brembeck. Ardis was a 1941 graduate of Urbana High School and a graduate of North Central College in Naperville, Ill. She married Herbert L. Witkoske in Urbana on March 23, 1946; he died Jan. 12, 2013. She was a retail clerk and co-owner of King-Hipskind Hardware in Wabash for 25 years and also taught elementary and junior high school at West Ward and Wabash Middle School. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church/Urbana Yoke Parish. She enjoyed playing the organ, piano, and loved music in general. She also enjoyed gardening, playing cards, mushroom hunting, and fishing. She lived on Lake Wawasee several years and at Peabody Retirement Community since 2001. She is survived by two children, Judy (John) Eltzroth of Urbana, and Steven (Teresa) Witkoske of Wabash; three grandchildren, Amy (Jason) McDaniel of Michigan City, Andy (Nicole) Eltzroth of Glen Ellyn, Ill., and Evan Witkoske of West Lafayette; five great-grandchildren, Mira McDaniel and Christian McDaniel, both of Michigan City, and Emma Eltzroth, Elaina Eltzroth, and Eliza Eltzroth, all of Glen Ellyn. She was also preceded in death by her parents and four brothers. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Grace United Methodist Church in Urbana with the Rev. Larry Ray and the Rev. Larry Wade officiating. Burial will be in Speicher Cemetery, Urbana. Visitation was Monday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Preferred memorial is Speicher Cemetery. The memorial guest book for Ardis may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Charles Moses, 83 Korean War veteran July 22, 1933 – Dec. 31, 2016 Charles W. Moses, 83, North Manchester, passed away at Lutheran Hospital on Dec. 31, 2016, at 1:39 p.m. Charles was born on July 22, 1933, in Kendallville, to Robert C. and Ruth C. (Mahnesmith) Moses. In 1951 he graduated form Kendallville High School. On Jan. 17, 1954 Charles married Carol A. Butterbaugh. Charles served in the Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean War. After serving in the Army, he was an executive with the Boys Scouts of America for 10 years. Charles also worked as an insurance claims investigator and recovery supervisor for 20 years. He was an avid fisherman and storyteller. Charles was a loving husband, dad, and grandpa. He never knew a stranger. He and his wife sang in the church choir for 62 years. He was a member of the North Manchester United Methodist Church. Charles is survived by his wife Carol A. Moses, North Manchester; a son Andrew Charles (Darcy) Moses, Fort Wayne; two daughters Wendy Caye Moses, Durham, N.C., and Paula Ruth (David) Merriman, Wabash; and six grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Ruth Moses and two brothers Robert and John Moses. Family and friends may call Jan. 12, 2017, from 9-11 a.m. at the North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 East 2nd Street, North Manchester. Services will be on Jan. 12, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the North Manchester Untied Methodist Church. For those who wish to honor the memory of Charles W. Moses, memorial contributions may be made to the North Manchester United Methodist Church Choir Fund, 306 East 2nd Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com.

Richard “Dick” Driscoll, 85 U.S. Navy veteran Dec. 31, 1931 – Dec. 31, 2016 Richard “Dick” Driscoll, Belleville, Ill., died on Dec. 31, 2016, which was his 85th birthday. He was the son of Michael and Mildred (Hull) Driscoll. They preceded him in death. Dick graduated from Wabash High School, after which he spent four years in the U.S. Navy serving in the Guam area. He married Betty Uhlean on April 14, 1956. They had five sons and one daughter and lived in Belleville. One son preceded him in death. He had six grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister also preceded him in death. Dick has a brother, Tom Driscoll, and a sister, Shirley (Driscoll) Christman, both of Wabash, who survive.

Jessye Dekau, 97 Owned Hotel Indiana April 4, 1919 – Jan. 1, 2017

Jessye Louise (Curts) Dekau, 97, of Cape Canaveral, Fla, formerly of Wabash, died at 4:39 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, Fla. She was born April 4, 1919, in Bridgeport, Ill. to Hollie “Pat” and Theora (Miller) Curts. Jessye graduated from Bridgeport Township High School in 1936, and attended MacMurray College. She married Bernard Dekau on Sept. 23, 1939, in Bridgeport, and moved to Wabash in 1946; he died in 1992. She and her husband were the owners of the Hotel Indiana (now Charley Creek Inn and previously The Red Apple Inn) from 1946-1976. She was in charge of personnel, the dining room, restoration, marketing and interior design. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Wabash Country Club, member and past president of the Womans Clubhouse Association and a member and past president of Delta Theta Tau Sorority. She relocated to Cocoa Beach, in 2004. Jessye was an avid golfer, bridge player, superb cook and hostess with a talent for interior design and business. She leaves a legacy of accomplishment, talent, lifelong friendships and a devoted loving family. “Joy she gave, Joy she has found.” She is survived by her daughter, Susan Bilder of Cape Canaveral, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Cindy (Bill) Sinclair Gravatt of Leo, Kyle Sinclair of Cocoa Beach, Fla., Eric (Michelle) Sinclair of Merritt Island, Fla., Hite (Deb) Sinclair of Carmel, Nicole Talmage Madeux of Merritt Island, Nils (Amie) Dekau of Austin, Texas, and Alicia (Brent) Dekau Berglund of Carmel; 21 great-grandchildren, and three greatgreat-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her son, Bernard Dekau, Jr. who died in 2010, grandson Ted Talmage who died in 1992, three brothers and three sisters. Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor John Cook officiating. Entombment was in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation, P.O Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741. The memorial guest book for Jessye may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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Karen Halley, 64

Janice Shenefield, 84

Retired secretary

Owned The Honey House

July 11, 1952 – Dec. 25, 2016

Aug. 4, 1932 – Jan. 1, 2017

Janice J. Shenefield, 84, of LaFontaine, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 in LaFontaine. She was born to the late Lawrence Coon and Ruth (Bowman) Roos on Aug. 4, 1932 in Chicago. Janice married Don Shenefield on Aug. 5, 1950, he survives. She worked for Marion National Bank, Summit Bank, and National Bank of Detroit, now Regions Bank of Marion, and Clover Blossom Honey, she also owned The Honey House in LaFontaine. Janice was a member of American Business Women’s Association, Mississinewa 1812, American Beekeeping Federation, and Beekeepers of Indiana, and she was a former member of Boundary Line Church of Christ. She was involved in the LaFontaine Festival for many years. Along with her husband, Don; she is survived by sons, Charles Shenefield (Mel) of Palm Coast, Fla., Dave Shenefield (Gloria) of LaFontaine, and Michael Shenefield of LaFontaine; daughters, Mrs. David (Susan) Liddick of Marion, and Beth Shenefield of LaFontaine seven grandchildren, five adopted grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine. Preferred memorials are directed to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962. Visitation was Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Karen Halley, 64, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, in Winter Haven, Fla. She was born on July 11, 1952, in Connersville, a daughter of Margaret Wright and the late Charles Mellen. Karen was a 1970 graduate of Centerville High School and a 1974 graduate of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. She was married to John Halley on July 1, 1972; He survives. Karen was active in many different roles in the communities she lived in before finally retiring as secretary to the principal at Lebanon High School. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Karen enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Myers Mortuary, 1502 N. Lebanon St., in Lebanon. Interment will take place at a later date. Survivors include her husband, John Halley, Lebanon; daughters Laura (Matt) Jacoby, Wabash, and Katherine (Ben) Ames, Greenfield; grandchildren: Jackson Jacoby, Margaret Ames and Paul Ames; brothers: Dale (Carrie) Mellen, David Mellen and Donald Mellen and stepsister Judy (Mark) Fry. In addition to her father and step father Jack Wright, Karen was preceded in death by a step brother, Steve Wright. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Karen’s honor to the Boone County Senior Services, Inc., 515 CrownPointe Drive, Lebanon, IN 46052 or Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. On line condolences may be sent to www.myersmortuary.com

Jewell Butcher, 86 Worked at United Tech

James Bowman, 69

July 10, 1930 – Jan. 6, 2017

U.S. Air Force veteran Feb. 2, 1947 – Jan. 5, 2017 James D. “Jim” Bowman, 69, of Wabash, passed away on Jan. 5, 2017, at his home. He was born to the late Charles H. Bowman and Mary (Hobbs) Medler on Feb. 2, 1947, in Marion. Jim was a truck driver for Pierston Trucking. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Jim was a member of the American Legion Post 286 of North Manchester. Jim enjoyed racing and going to races. He loved his family and grandchildren. Jim is survived by sons, Anthony “Tony” (Angie) Bowman of Wabash, and Troy Dietrich (Donna) of North Manchester; daughters, Deanna “Dee” Bowman and Mrs. Melinda (Tony) Adams both of Wabash, Indiana; brothers, Jerry Bowman of Lincolnville, and Butch Bowman (Debbie) of Gas City; sisters, Janet Gary of Marion, Paula Yates of Ohio and Connie Skeens of Marion; six grandchildren, Anthony Bowman, Miranda Adams, William Adams, Christopher Adams, Olivia Adams, and June Adams; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister. Visitation and funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor David Phillips officiating. Burial was at Friends

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Marchetta Brooks, 67 Enjoyed basketball May 27, 1949 – Jan. 6, 2017 Marcheta Ann Brooks, 67 of Wabash, Indiana died at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. at Vernon Health and Rehab, Wabash. She was born May 27, 1949, in Kokomo to Warnie Floyd & Hazel (Dean) Brooks. They both preceded her in death. Marcheta also had one brother, Norman Gene Brooks and one sister, Mary Kathleen Nead. She enjoyed music, watching basketball and cartoons. She also enjoyed engaging with other people and going to day programming with Carey Services. Marchers smile made the day for her friends and caregivers at Vernon Health Center and Carey services. Friends of Marcheta’s are invited to gather at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday Jan. 12 and then attend her graveside service at 2:30 p.m. at the Tetersburg Cemetery in Tipton County.

Lois Knecht, 86 Enjoyed fishing March 8, 1930 – Jan. 7, 2017

Lois C. Knecht, 86, North Manchester, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at 8:05 a.m. in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born March 8, 1930, in Wabash, to Ira & Estelle (Yentes) Crist. She is survived by three sons, a daughter, 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 from 3-8 p.m. and one hour prior to service on Wednesday at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Service will be Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 10 a.m.. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Servia.

Jewell Butcher, 86, of Wabash, passed away at 6:17 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine. She was born to the late Virgil and Annabelle (McDaniel) Anderson on July 10, 1930 in Maryville, Tenn. Jewell married Nevert Butcher in 1967, he passed away in February of 1986. She worked for United Tech in Wabash. Jewell was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Wabash, Indiana. Jewell is survived by sons, Steve Burger (Tina) of Wabash, John Butcher (Jennifer) of Bunker Hill, and Tim Butcher (Sabrina) of Gas City; daughters, Linda Burger of Georgia, Janie Low of Huntington, Mrs. Jeanie (Steven) Davis of Wabash, Donna Harmon of Wabash, Mrs. Judy (William) Cavins of Wabash, Mrs. Michelle (Tommy) George of Wabash, and Mrs. Billie Jo (Tim) Sutherland of Marion; sister, June Wilson of Tennessee; 22 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, and a great-greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by a sister. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Scott Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Grant Memorial Park in Marion. Preferred memorials are directed to Alzheimer’s Association. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Barbara McFadden, 81 A memorial service for Barbara K. McFadden, 81, North Manchester, will be Jan. 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, IN. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will be January 14, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. in Manchester Church of the Brethren

Memorial Garden. Mrs. McFadden passed away Nov. 22, 2016. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Betty Floyd Worked at Floyd’s Sunoco Betty J. Floyd, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Betty was born in Warren, to Retta Souers. She graduated from Warren High School. On Nov. 8, 1937 Betty married Robert W. Floyd. He passed away on Aug. 13, 1973. She is survived by two sons. Calling and funeral services will be private. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Rosalie Couch, 69 Worked at Franklin Electric April 21, 1947 – Jan. 3, 2017

Rosalie A. Couch, 69, of Poneto, passed away at 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born on Monday, April 21, 1947, in Grant CountyN. She married Larry Couch on Saturday, Sept. 26, 1964. Survivors include her husband, a son, two grandsons, two granddaughters and a broth-

er. Visitation was. Thursday, Jan.5, 2017, and Friday, Jan. 6, at Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Warren. Services were Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Jones Cemetery, rural Warren.

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Dec. 28 At 6:21 p.m., a vehicle driven by an unknown person was westbound on CR 1050 South when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway and became stuck in a ditch. Dec. 29 At 3:27 a.m., a vehicle driven by Brian M. Ramer, 46, North Manchester, was southbound on CR 800 West when the rear of his vehicle came around due to black ice on the roadway and Ramer lost control. He ran off the roadway into a ditch, struck an embankment, became airborne and rolled over. Dec. 30 At 11:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tanner D. White, 23, Lagro, was traveling south on CR 300 East when an animal crossed the roadway, White swerved to avoid a collision and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle then slid sideways across the roadway, exited the road and struck a utility pole. White was arrested for operating while intoxicated and never receiving a valid license. Dec. 31 At 10:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by Teven S. Farmer, 17, LaFontaine, was southbound on Bailey Road when he entered a curve in the roadway, lost traction, slid sideways across the roadway and entered a ditch. At 11:32 p.m., a vehicle driven by Donald A. Shepherd, 52, Roann, was northbound on CR 700 West when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Jan. 3 At 5:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by Matthew A. Johnson, 36, Wabash, was at the intersection of Stitt Street and westbound U.S. 24, when he attempted to enter the passing lane of westbound U.S. 24 and collided with a vehicle driven by Nathan J. McCown, 19, Wabash. At 7:21 p.m., a vehicle driven by John M. West, 17, North Manchester, was traveling west on CR 1000 North when the vehicle traveled through a large puddle and caused West to lose control. The vehicle then entered a ditch

and rolled over before coming to a rest on its side. Jan. 4 At 12:48 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jordan A. Hammerschmidt, 21, Roann, was westbound on CR 1000 North when he attempted to turn onto CR 700 West, lost traction due to loose sand on the roadway, ran off the road and entered a ditch. At 6:53 a.m., a vehicle driven by Joseph E. Lovellette, 27, Wabash, was attempting to back out of a private drive in the Lakeview Estates when he backed into a parked vehicle. Citations Dec. 30 Jeffrey J. Kirchner, 43, Spruce, Mich., speeding. Jonathan W. Broyles, 29, North Manchester, speeding. Jan. 1 Jessica J. Bruni, 23, Wabash, expired license plate. Rafael Meyo, Winona Lake, speeding. Jan. 2 Evan A. Wahlstrom, 42, Franklin, speeding. Josiah D. South, 21, Goshen, speeding. Bookings Jose L. R. Chacha, 29, North Manchester, felony operating while intoxicated with minor in vehicle, misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, misdemeanor operator never licensed and infraction refusal to submit to a chemical test. Benjamin P. Adams, 40, North Manchester, felony petition to revoke probation on domestic battery charge. Talan H. Saunders, 25, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on failure to appear on conspiracy to commit burglary charge, felony possession of a narcotic drug, two counts felony unlawful possession of a syringe and felony possession of paraphernalia. Trevor A. Titus, 30, Wabash, failure to appear on public intoxication charge. Aaron M. Liebo, 37, Wabash, petition to revoke probation on domestic battery charge. Ken L. Purdy, 60, Lagro, misdemeanor failure to appear on operating while intox-

icated resulting in bodily injury charge, misdemeanor failure to appear, felony petition to revoke bond on operating while intoxicated causing serious injury, felony operating while intoxicated with minor in the vehicle, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more and habitual traffic violator. Samantha R. Clark, 21, Lagro, visiting a common nuisance and misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia. Bernice Fields, 47, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on possession of methamphetamine charge. Miranda L. Griner, 27, Huntington, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more. Rafael Meyo, 22, Winona Lake, misdemeanor operator never licensed. Nicholas L. Lawson, 34, Fort Wayne, custody hearing. Brenda L. Rose, 55, North Manchester, two counts misdemeanor battery and two counts felony failure to register as a sex offender. Tyler L. Cole, 18, Wabash, misdemeanor public intoxication. Michael. R. Ward, 42, felony resisting law enforcement and felony failure to appear. Cody M. Boyd, 19, Fort Wayne, misdemeanor failure to appear on illegal possession of alcohol charge. Cristin L. Price, 32, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on unlawful possession of a syringe charge. Heather R. Cornett, 31, Muncie, felony failure to appear on battery against public safety official charge. Crystal D. Sluss, 34, Wabash, strangulation and domestic battery. Travis A. Fettig, 32, Lafayette, failure to appear. Melvin D. Soler, 32, Logansport, misdemeanor petition to revoke probation on operating a moving vehicle while never licensed charge. James A. Rose, 26, Wabash, two counts misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia. Rachael R.

Middleton, 20, Fort Wayne, misdemeanor failure to appear on fines and fees. Wabash Police Department Accidents Dec. 29 At 7:26 p.m., a semi tractor-trailer driven by Derek C. Schrock, 20, New Paris, was traveling north on Cass Street at the Factory Street Intersection when he went over the railroad tracks and saw a train engine traveling toward him from the east and collided with the train engine, which was going 7 mph. There are no crossing arms at the intersection. The crossing lights were working properly, however. Dec. 30 At 6:44 p.m., a vehicle driven by was Maurice R. Ogden, 87, Roann, was traveling north on SR 15, a p p r o a c h i n g Harrison Avenue, when he rear ended a vehicle driven by Christy A. Shepherd, 27, Wabash. Dec. 3 At 5:52 p.m., a vehicle driven by Peter F. Harlow, 62, Wabash, was backing out of a parking space at 1150 N. Cass St. when he collided with a parked vehicle. Dec. 5 At 4:45 p.m., a vehi-

cle driven by Jayne N. Ridenour, 53, Wabash, was attempting to exit the Phillips 66 gas station parking lot on South Wabash Street when she reversed her vehicle and collided with a vehicle driven by Matthew W. Porter, 19, Wabash. Dec. 6 At 9:24 a.m., a vehicle driven by Mary B. Griffin, 28, Lagro, was backing out of a parking spot at an unknown location and collided with a vehicle driven by Travis D. Shadden, 38, Urbana.

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Stacey Fannin, 37 Enrolled at Ivy Tech Oct. 10, 1979 – Jan. 7, 2017

Stacey Vanessa Fannin, 37, of Wabash, died at 10:30 am, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at her residence in Wabash. She was born October 10, 1979, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Robert P. Hoshour and Kathy Hall. She is survived by her parents, two children, two step-children, a brother, and a step-

Citations Dec. 31 Shanda Haase, 29, Terre Haute, expired driver’s license.

father. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.

Jan. 4 Tyler D. Shively, 24, Wabash, disregarding a stop sign.

2nd Streets with a vehicle driven by Eric M. Bradley, 33, North Manchester.

North Manchester, operating a vehicle while never receiving a license.

Jan. 5 Makahla Wilson, 19, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction.

Citations Dec. 30 Caleb A. Mendez, 20, Decatur, speeding.

Cases Dec. 30 At 5:20 p.m., animal control report taken in the 600 block of College Avenue.

North Manchester Accidents Jan. 1 At 5:17 p.m., a parked vehicle was struck and damaged by a tire that came off of a passing truck. Jan. 3 At 3:08 p.m., a vehicle driven by Teresa Cooper, 52, North Manchester, collided at the intersection of North Mill and East

Jan. 5 Abbey E. Morris, 20, Wabash, disregarding a stop sign. Arrests Dec. 31 Julio C. G. Cruz, 20, Marion, operating a vehicle while never licensed. Cruz was also cited for false and fictitious vehicle registration. Jan. 6 Sandra K. Miller, 33,

Jan. 4 At 10:40 p.m., theft report taken in the 500 block of North Walnut Street.

Fire Dec. 29 At 8:27 p.m., 300 block of Hickory Lane for medical assist.

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Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded to an alarm in the 400 block of West 4th Street. At 6:19 p.m., 200 block of Willow Way for medical alarm. At 7:40 p.m., 2200 block of East Street for an alarm. Dec. 31 At 4:44 a.m., units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded to an alarm in the 2200 block of East Street. At 11:33 a.m., 400 block of West 4th Street for smoke in the building, which was caused by a malfunctioning heater. At 12:34 p.m., 600 block of East 5th Street for medical assist. At 2:37 p.m., 100 block of West South Street for medical assist. Jan. 3 At 12:58 p.m., 300 block of Hickory Lane for medical assist. At 7:16 p.m., 500 block of North Walnut Street for medical assist. At 11:13 p.m., 300

block of Hickory Lane for medical assist. Jan. 4 At 12:45 a.m., 600 block of College Avenue for medical assist. At 12:57 a.m., 300 block of Hickory Lane for medical assist. At 8:58 p.m., 300 block of East 6th Street for medical assist. Jan. 7 At 7:53 a.m., 300 block of East 4th Street for medical assist. Jan. 8 At 1:19 p.m., 200 block of South Maple Street for medical assist. Land Transfers Karin E. and John R. Pollard to Lonnie J. and Marcella J. Dillon, warranty deed. James S. Music, Gregory D. Music and Carrie L. Music to Lonnie J. and Marcella J. Dillon, warranty deed. Faith A. Ogden and Mark E. Williams to Karin E. Pollard, warranty deed. Mary C. Haman, Lake City Bank,

WEEKLY REPORTS Ralph L. Bolinger Revocable Trust, Ralph L. Bolinger Revocable Trust, Gloria A. Bolinger Revocable Trust and Gloria A. Bolinger Revocable Trust to Thomas Williams, trust deed. Sheriff of Wabash County Robert Land to Beacon Credit Union, Sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County Robert Land to Gimi Investment Group Inc., Sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County Robert Land to U.S. Bank N.A., Sheriff ’s deed. Mary C. Haman, Gloria A. Bolinger Revocable Trust and Gloria A. Bolinger Revocable Trust to Thomas Williams, trust deed. Jason A. and Jodi M. Barrett to Saturnino Castillo, Mariacruz Raeder and Mariacruz Raeder Castillow, warranty deed. Parker Stouffer, Katie Stouffer and Katie Honeycutt to Dylan A. and Anna M. Persinger, warranty deed. Benjamin D. R. and Brooke M. Vanderpool to Parker A. and Katie M.

Stouffer, warranty deed. Harold G. Bowman to Milliner Farms Inc., warranty deed. Andrew Speicher to Austin L. Barker, warranty deed. Susan D. Vogleman to Andrew M. Speicher, warranty deed. Sean D. and Natalie B. Unger to Unger Mountain LLC, warranty deed. Lorinda D. Bridegroom to Ricky J. Bridegroom, quitclaim deed. Lawrence W. Lehman Jr. to Michael J. Lehman, Angelina S. Lehman and Angelina S. Holmes, quitclaim deed. Charles R. Sesco to Julie A. Sesco, quitclaim deed. Betty A. and Harold E. Young to Adam E. Isley, warranty deed. Dyan Snavely to David C. and Dyan M Snavely, quitclaim deed. First Merchants Bank to Stormie and Kaelea Sinclair, corporate deed. Fortress Federal Credit Union to James R. Wright, warranty deed. Scott L. Guthrie, Sheba Herring and

Rex Guthrie to William and Donna Powell, personal representation deed. Herbert L. and Judy M. Mullen to George K. Mullen, warranty deed. Valerie K. Altman and Valerie K. Wilcox to John W. D. Wells, warranty deed. John G. Schmalzried and Janet Wright to Justin Schmalzried and Janet E. Wright, personal representation deed. Claude Fergusson to Kenneth R. Crace, quitclaim deed. Kenneth R. Crace to Indiana Landmarks, warranty deed. Scott B. Miller to Scott B. Miller, Spencer Miller and Mercedes Miller, deed. Kenneth L. Donaldson to K. Leroy Donaldson LLC and K. Leroy Donaldson LLC, quitclaim deed. Joshua L. Baker to Jeremy H. and Serena A. Newsome, quitclaim deed. Mary L. Hettmansperger to Robert R. Hettmansperger, quitclaim deed. Robert R. Hettmansperger to Mary L.

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Hettmansperger, quitclaim deed. Blake M. and Emily A. Casper to Matthew A. Burton and Audrey N. Hampshire, warranty deed. Norma J. Rager Revocable Living Trust and Norma J. Rager to Jeffrey J. and Natalie A. Rager, trust deed. Matthew Burton to Janet Bilyew, warranty deed. Norma J. Rager Revocable Living Trust and Norma J. Rager to Jeffrey J. and Natalie A. Rager, trust deed. Jack H. Fleming to Jack H. and Bonnie J. Fleming, quitclaim deed. Thomas S. Irving, Richard J. Irving Revocable Trust and Richard J. Irving Revocable Trust to Thomas S. Irving, trust deed. Thomas S. Irving, Richard J. Irving Revocable Trust and Richard J. Irving Revocable Trust to Terry L. Irving, trust deed. James R. Stephens and L. Christine Dunn to James R. and L. Christine Stephens, quitclaim deed. William J. and Maureen L. Smith to

Cleo Swager, warranty deed. Darcie E. and Joseph B. Bever to Joseph B. and Darcie E. Bever, quitclaim deed. Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC to Veterans Affairs Secretary, warranty deed. Renee K. and Mamie K. Vanlandingham to Terry J. and Mary C. Harden, warranty deed. Pamela Gearhart, Regina Parker and Robert Hoover to Lawrence G. Howard, warranty deed. Ellie J. Eckert and Ellie J. Metzger to Curtis and Ellie J. Metzger, quitclaim deed. Marriage Licenses

Chelsie M. Keen, 29, and Tad J. Penrod, 27. Ethan A. Chaplin, 19, and Anna I. M. Moore, 18. Harry K. Hybarger, 62, and Teri D. Kelley, 56. Matthew S. Spencer Sr., 49, and Jennifer L. Perkins, 39.

NM man charged with possession of meth By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com

An early-morning traffic stop resulted in two arrests last weekend. Cody Hardesty, 28, and Ashley Hernandez, 26, were both arrested shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 on preliminary charges of visiting/maintaining a common nuisance, obstructing justice, possession of paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine, according to a release from the North Manchester Police

Department. According to court records, as of Tuesday, Jan. 3 Hardesty, of North Manchester, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; maintaining a common nuisance – alcohol, a level 6 felony; possession of paraphernalia, a class c misdemeanor; and driving while suspended, a class a infraction. Court records show that Hernandez is being charged with visiting a common nuisance, a class b misdemeanor.

CODY HARDESTY According to a supplemental case report written by NMPD Sergeant Nathaniel Birch, Birch initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Hardesty,

whose driver’s license was suspended, around 1 a.m. on Dec. 31. Hernandez was a passenger in the vehicle. Hardesty informed Birch that he was Hernandez’s designated driver, and that he had just picked her up. During that traffic stop, Birch ran his narcotic detection K9 Strider around the vehicle for a free air search. According to the report, Strider detected an odor that he associated with a narcotic. Birch searched the vehicle, where he found an open pack

of cigarettes and an cold, open can of pop. Inside the box of cigarettes he found a small piece of plastic tied up. Inside the can of pop, Birch saw what appeared to be a small plastic baggie. Both the piece of plastic and can were given to Officer Isaac Adams, who was also on the scene. Hardesty was read his Miranda rights, after which he informed Birch that the cigarettes and can were not his. Hernandez was also read her Miranda rights, after which she told Birch that

the cigarettes were Hardesty’s and that the can of pop was in the car when she got in. She said that she did not know what was inside the box of cigarettes or the can. Upon returning to the station, Birch examined the evidence, which also included a pipe taken from Hardesty when he was patted down for weapons. A residue found on the plastic found inside the cigarette box field-tested positive for methamphetamine. Birch emptied the can into two containers with lids,

then cut it open to retrieve two baggies. Both were empty. According to a report by Adams, he t r a n s p o r t e d Hardesty to the Wabash County Jail, where an additional baggie with a white powdery substance was located in Hardesty’s pocket. Adams transported the baggie back to North Manchester, where Birch fieldtested the contents. The test allegedly returned positive for methamphetamine.

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Smith re-elected as NM Town Council president By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — The year’s first meeting of the North Manchester Town Council saw the re-election of Jim Smith as president of the council. The council met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 to elect officers and discuss one item of business. For the election of the council president, Councilmember Chalmer “Toby” Tobias was the only other nominee for the position. Laura Rager was reelected as the council’s vice-president. Tobias was also nominated for the position. Smith said that in addition to presiding over the meetings, the president serves on various boards and commissions and serves as the spokesperson for the town government in the absence of the town manager. “Anything that comes up, you’re the go-to person to help figure it out,” he said. The council addressed one item of new business. North Manchester Police Department Chief Jim Kirk requested that the council approve hiring Marvin Gheen as a full-time dispatcher. According to Kirk’s report, Gheen has served as a part time dispatcher for three years, and also works as a paramedic for Lutheran Hospital. “Since he was already an employee here, we decided to hire him,” Kirk said. Kirk said that Gheen will retain a part-time position as a paramedic, but will work full-time for NMPD. Gheen was approved unanimously as a full-time dispatcher. He will replace Angela Waddle, who recently took a position with Kosciusko County Central Dispatch. The council also approved appointments to various boards and commissions. To the Parks and Recreation Board, Jack Vineyard was reappointed. To MEDCOR, Bob

Fawcett, Gary Montel, Matt Nettleton, Laura Rager and Jim Smith were all reappointed. To the Redevelopment Commission, Bill Hays, Sam Knight, Jon Rosen and Jim Smith were reappointed, and Allen Miracle was a new appointment. To the Plan Commission, Mike Kock, Laura Rager and Toby Tobias were reappointed. To the Storm Water Board, Jeff Hire was the only reappointment. For the town manager’s report, Penrod reported that the town is nearing an agreement with a developer for the housing development

project on 9th Street. “We are getting closer on that, and hopefully by the first of Febuary we’ll have an agreement in place,” he said. Penrod also reported that he is working on an updated agreement with Mediacom for their rental of town property at the well fields. “They did extend what they’re going to pay us annually, from $1,500 to $2,700,” he said. Once the agreement has been looked over by Town Attorney Matt Mize, Penrod will present it to the council. The final item from Penrod was a report on the Street Department’s fall leaf

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pickup. “I know leaf pickup seemed a little slower this year, but they got loads almost identical to what they did last year with about half the amount of trips around town,” he said. He informed the council that the cost of the leaf pickup operation was between $10,000 and $11,000, down from the $15,000 spent last year. C l e rk - T r e a s u r e r Carrie Mugford reported that the town’s docket for the month totaled $213,507.60, with the utility docket coming in at an additional $135,387.81 Both were approved unanimously.

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Progress expected on Stellar projects in 2017 By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Residents could see some movement on various programs that are part of the Stellar Community Projects program in 2017. Work has already started on the Rock City Lofts project, and work on other aspects of the program will begin later this year. The Wabash City Council, at its December meeting, heard an update from Rachel Swanson, A m e r i c a n Structurepoint’s liaison with the city. Now in its third year, the Stellar program is concentrating on six projects around the city, all of which “are at least in the design phase, if not in construction,” Swanson told the Council.

The projects are the aforementioned Rock City Lofts, improvements to the Eagles Theatre building, improvements to the State Road 13-15 corridor, the owner-occupied home rehabilitation project, the façade program and the all-inclusive park. The park was originally dropped from the Stellar project because of funding. However, it was reinstated after the Office of Community and Rural Development allocated funds for it from unused money returned from other projects around the state. “The last two year’s we’ve been doing a lot of design work and a lot of prep work,” Swanson told the Council. “With the exception of the façade program, all projects have federal money tied to them,

which means the process is really regulated.” The program’s first year, she said, was spent getting city officials familiar with it, as well as where various funding was available. The latter part of 2015 and all of 2016, she continued, was spent moving the projects “through design and getting them ready for construction, if not in construction.” The Rock City Lofts project is the most visible of the six projects right now. Work on the lofts, located at 25-45 E. Market St., began in October with the demolition of the inside. Ground was broken in December, and the lofts are slated to be finished by Fall 2017. The project will create 41 senior living units in the threestory building. Units

will be located on the ground floor, as well as on the second and third floors. The Rock City Café will still be located in the building. The Eagles Theatre project should be the next in the public spotlight. That project seeks to restore and renovate the Eagles Theatre, 106 W. Market St. The work, which also includes roof and façade improvements, will allow the facility to be used for more community functions. Plans for the project are on track, Swanson said. Next in line for the project is the submission of a Community Development Block Grant to the OCRA office on Jan. 31. In advance of that, two public hearings on the grant application will take place, one on

State and local officials toured the Rock City Lofts in December to get a look at how much progress was being made on work there. Photo by Joseph Slacian Jan. 23 during the 6 p.m. Wabash City Council meeting, and another on Jan. 26, which will be earlier in the day. Also on Jan. 31, theater officials will submit an application to Wabash Marketplace Inc. for its façade pro-

gram, as well as an application for funding from the Regional Cities Initiative. Phase one of the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation project is nearing completion. The project focuses on assisting low-income homeowners with repairs that include making houses adaptable for seniors to age in, creating improved energy efficiency and making improvements to homes by eliminating hazards and improving the overall condition of the homes. Upon completion of the first phase, 11 homes will have been improved. The project seeks to help at least 20 homes, each receiving approximately $20,000 in help. Work at five of the homes was finished at the time of Swanson’s presentation, with the remaining six slated to be finished by the end of 2016. The second round of funding could take place by the end of 2017. As with other projects, plans for the SR 13-15 Corridor Improvements are on track, Swanson said. The project seeks to place components of the downtown Streetscape program on SR 13-15 (South Wabash Street) from Smith Street north to Canal Street. Bids on the project are expected to be let later this year, possibly as early as July 1, but by October, and work will take place in 2018. There have been 22 grants approved in the façade program, which is being overseen by Wabash Marketplace Inc. Of the 22 grants, 13 buildings have had

work on the façade finished, while four are still under construction. Five buildings, including the Bradley Building at 5 W. Canal St., and the Bedford Building, 231-237 S. Wabash St., have yet to have any work done. The two aforementioned buildings are vacant and on the market. At least three other buildings are on a waiting list for possible grants. Plans for the allinclusive playground are in the design phase, and the park committee is in the process of raising funds. The playground is designed for use by all children of all abilities, and is expected to be an enhancement to the John Drook Memorial Park. It is anticipated that it will draw visitors from around the area, as these type of parks aren’t commonplace. Pending fundraising efforts, bids could be let in early 2017, according to a quarterly Stellar report received by the Council. If funds are raised and bids are let, work could begin in Spring 2017. “(The) committee and city is currently determining the amount that is considered ‘substantial’ in order to ensure completion of project and availability of funds as it relates to putting the project out to bid,” the quarterly report noted. Mayor Scott Long, on several occasions, noted that the Stellar program is a fouryear program, and people should begin seeing more signs of progress throughout 2017.

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By The Paper staff The public is invited to “Navigating Difference,” a cultural awareness training being held Monday, Jan. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Winchester Senior Center, 239 Bond Street, Wabash, IN 46992. Registration deadline is

Wednesday, Jan. 11. Living Well in Wabash County and Purdue University, Extension are partnering to offer Navigating Difference through a Voices for Food grant. Navigating Difference is designed to assist volunteers and professionals expand skills in working with diverse audiences.

Martin Luther King Day is a perfect time to offer this topic, but in addition to race, other dimensions of diversity awareness will be included such as economic levels, age, education, and geographic area. The workshop is free but advance registration is required since refreshments, lunch and handouts

are included. Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 11. To register, contact Purdue Extension at 260-5630661, Ext. 1243 or Winchester Senior Center at 260-563-4475. Winchester Center is located at 239 Bond Street in Wabash and is operated by Living Well in Wabash County.

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... continued from page 8 took on more of the administrative functions including preparation of annual reports, preparing for and managing the annual audit, developing the annual EDG budget, and fulfilling reporting requirements of the EDG Board of Directors. “As the CEO, I acted as a CEO providing vision, direction and oversight and eventually my only administrative functions were oversight. Because we had Abby I could dedicate essentially all of my time to community and economic development activities leaving most of the operational issues to Abby to manage.” EDG officials later found out Hoy was excellent at event planning. “She planned all of our events; including each of our annual meetings, all of our celebrations such as ground breaking and dedications,” Konyha said. “Planning our annual meetings had special challenges as they grew each year. We had unique annual meetings for a Local Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Organization and we had unique speakers that had special needs and requirements with which we had to deal. We hosted the State Treasurer twice, two different L i e u t e n a n t Governors, the Secretary of Commerce, the Executive Director of

the Office of Community and Rural Affairs. “A c c o m m o d at i n g their needs before and after the events, communications, security, even parking were planned by her. Eventually, Hoy came to represent EDG “at some functions that time simply would not permit me to attend,” he continued. “This of course enabled us to expand our outreach, marketing, and Business Retention and Expansion efforts,” K o n y h a explained. “We made the decision that in order to serve our customers — Wabash County units of government — we needed to expand our membership and seek additional private sector financial support. Abby helped to guide our efforts that maximized the use of our board members effectively increasing our out-

reach. She developed all of our marketing materials and saved us considerable expense in the process.” Tennille Zartman was recently hired by EDG as Hoy’s replacement. Hoy has helped train her the last few weeks she was with the organization. “She’s doing an awesome job,” Hoy said. “Actually, when her resume came in, the first thing I did was hand it to Keith and said, ‘This is your girl. She’s professional, she’s organized, she’s well focused, and she can learn everything else.’ So far she’s not disappointed. She’s been catching on and she’s eager to learn. “She’s going to be the perfect person to fill that job.” Hoy will take a few months off and will eventually join the Ellen’s Dress Shop staff. “It’s in a new project that she worked

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Wabash library offers various programming By The Paper staff The Wabash Carnegie Public Library is excited to announce a full calendar of new programming for all ages in the month of January. A three-part series on computer basics, taught by Randy Ragan, will begin on Jan. 21 at 10:30 a.m. The first class will cover everything from using a mouse to creating and organizing files on your computer. It is designed to help those who have never operated a computer or who still feel out of their depth in front of the screen. This program is free of charge but seating is limited so registration is required. At. 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18, the library will wel-

come the Manchester Soap Company to the library for a lesson in homemade soaps, bath bombs, skin care, and more! Registration is also required for this program. The library will also be introducing two additional, recurring programs in January. Beginning Monday, Jan. 9, the facility will provide coloring books, pencils, and marker for those adults who find stress relieve in coloring. Coloring will be available all day, every Monday, from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. On the second and fourth Thursday of each month, beginning Jan. 12, the library will be host a yarn club at 6:30 p.m. All skill levels of knitters and crochet enthusiasts are wel-

come. Participants should bring questions for the more experienced yarners or lend expertise to those who are still learning. There is no registration required for either of these recurring events. For Young Adults (grades 6-12), there will be a craft night on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Learn to make delicious slushies at home using any juice. Participants can experiment with our flavors and mix-ins until finding the perfect combination. Registration is required for this event. Also for grades 6-12, there will be different games, movies, and activities available in the Children’s Room every Thursday evening. No registration is required for this

event. Children’s Story Hours will be resuming in January, starting with Pajama Time for children of all ages on Monday, Jan. 23. Baby story time will start Wednesday, Jan. 25, for children ages 0-18 months. Story Time (ages 3-6) and Toddler Time (ages 18 months-3 years) will begin Thursday, Jan. 26 at 10 and 11 a.m., respectively. Registration is required for all story times. The library also will again have Lego Club On Wednesday afternoons, beginning at 3:45 p.m. Jan. 18, the staff will once again be providing Lego and Duplo blocks and all ages are welcome. No registration is required for this event.

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Paradise Spring board plans annual meeting By The Paper staff Paradise Spring Inc. will have its annual meeting and soup supper carry-in on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Wabash County Historical Museum, 36 E. Market Street, Wabash. The supper will begin at 6 p.m. and will be in the multi-purpose room of the museum. The meal is free but reservations must be made by Jan. 20. Please enter the east door of the east parking lot. Donations will be accepted to help maintain the cabins at Paradise Spring. On Dec. 11, Indiana wrapped up a year-long celebration of its 200th anniversary of statehood. In Wabash County, 10 special Bicentennial Legacy Approved projects have dominated the calendar over the past year,

with many other organizations choosing to honor the State of Indiana. It seemed only fitting that the program for the Paradise Spring Annual meeting be a slideshow of the Wabash County events held in September to honor the Indiana Bicentennial. On Sept. 24, more than 70 exhibitors gathered at Paradise Spring to showcase their part of history during “A Walk Through Time - 1816 to 2016” and on Sept. 28, 15 county citizens of Wabash County carried the Bicentennial Torch through Wabash and North Manchester. Dozens of others rode Trolley 85 with closing ceremony at Paradise Spring. Countless hours of preparation went into the planning for the two events and hundreds of photos

were taken. More than 130 are ones are featured in a Wabash County Bicentennial commemorative book, which is available for purchase at both the Wabash County Historical Museum and the Wabash County Visitor’s Center. The slideshow will show many other photos and give participants a chance to either view the events for the first time or relive those two special

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The Livery construction project at the Charley Creek Inn is nearly finished. The final phase of this project, which includes expansion of the Inn’s commercial kitchen, an outdoor courtyard, proper employee and delivery entrance, maintenance support, and storage, takes place Monday, Jan. 9 through Friday, Jan. 13. During this phase,

Twenty Restaurant and the Green Hat Lounge will be closed. The Shoppes and Inn will operate without interruption. During this timeframe, Inn guests will receive a voucher to use at Pizza King or Modoc’s and offered a room discount to offset any inconvenience that Twenty’s closing may cause. The Courtyard will be open this Spring and includes 2,200 square feet of out-

door event and dining space. Several weddings and other private events have already reserved this space for 2017 and beyond. “We are excited that the project is near completion,” said Howard Kaler, Charley Creek Inn General Manager, “and we look forward to the additional level of service that the Courtyard and expanded kitchen will allow us to provide our guests.”

Local musicians plan tribute concert By The Paper staff

Area musicians will gather at the Eagles Theatre on Jan. 19 to pay tribute to late musicians from the 1960s and 1970s. The program, “The Day the Music Died,” will begin at 7:30 p.m. “We borrowed the name for the program,” organizer Terry LeMaster said, noting that the title is generally related to the deaths of Buddy Holley, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper in a February 1959

plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa. While the program has the same name, the music will be totally different. The musicians will pay homage to musicians from the 1960s and 1970s who have passed away. Among those groups or musicians being honored are Three Dog Night, Led Zepplin, the Mamas and the Papas, Boston, John Lennon, George Harrison, the Four Tops and the BeeGees. “It’s a wide swath of musical styles,”

LeMaster said. The idea for the tribute show was spawned following last year’s Eagles tribute concert following the death of Glenn Frey. LeMaster said H o n e y w e l l Foundation Executive Director Tod Minnich approached him and asked if something similar could be done in the future. Doors for the event open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the show.

Lodge, 225 W. Main St. All proceeds will benefit youth programs conducted by the chapter in 2017.

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U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISS I S S I N E WA : Mississinewa’s “Sunrise Eagle Watch” will take place on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, from 6:45-10:30 a.m. Begin by meeting at Mississinewa Lake’s Miami Recreation Area boat ramp. Participants will caravan to the Miami County bald eagle roost to watch the birds take morning flight. There is a small amount of walking envolved. At 9:30 a.m. enjoy “Breakfast with the Birds” to benefit the Raptor Center, donations are appreciated. There will be “Live Birds of Prey” visiting with diners at the Mississinewa Lake DNR office. Register by calling 260-468-2127, or contact Teresa Rody at same number for more information about this fantastic event. Salamonie’s Second Saturday Program will present “Silence of a Winter’s NightCoyote Capers” on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Nature Center. Come join in for a full lasagna meal, coyote talk and moonlit hike. This is a fundraising event

offered by Friends of Upper Wabash Services. There is a fee of $15 per person. Programs are designed for families and adults must accompany children. Preregistration is requested, call 260468-2127 to register. Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Hibernation” will take place Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. Come learn how animals survive the cold in winter, do some fun activities, make a craft and take a nature hike. Pre-school programs are designed for preschool aged children ages 2-6 and their adults There will be two identical programs held from 1011:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. The cost is $2 per child with free adult. Please register by calling 260-4682127. Mark the calendar for Salamonie’s “Eagle Watch Field Trip” on Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. for both dates. Participants will meet at Salamonie Interpretive Center for a short program about eagles, then drive to some well known spots to view bald eagles. This program will be indoors and out and can involve a very small amount of w a l k i n g . Adjustments may be made for handicapped visitors. Participants will end up at the roost site in Miami County to watch the bald eagles fly in for the night. Participants can register by calling 260468-2127. There are no fees, but Friends of Upper Wabash Interpretive Services

will have hotdogs and hot drinks available for a free-will donation. All proceeds benefit the Raptor Center at Salamonie Lake. Contact Teresa Rody at 260-468-2127 for more information on this great annual event. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash I n t e r p r e t ive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park. Salamonie 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. LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1:303:30 p.m. The Lagro Town Hall phone Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. J A N U A R Y BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Lynette Good, Jan. 8; Carole Kessinger, Jan. 11; Dawn Howell, Jan. 13; Lisa Herring, Jan. 14. Happy Birthday to all! H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN JANUARY to: Steve and Diane Turner, Jan. 2; Terry and Toni Schaaf. A big congratulations go out to them! rom 9-10 a.m. in the church basements. Please call 260-571-9064 for more

information or questions. ON THE FUNNIER SIDE OF LIFE, I was out having dinner at a local pizza establishment the other night. I had ordered a large combination pizza and to my own surprise was able to devour most of it, there was only two slices left on my plate. The waitress walked up and eyed my two remaining slices, and asked: “Do you want to box for that?” With a smile on my face, I replied: “No, but I will wrestle you for it!” THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “As it should be in life as in sports, keep excuses to oneself 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 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, keep plugging away and good things will happen.” EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week and fantastic holiday season! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND I N F O R M AT I O N T O : Isaac.Triplett@yaho o.com, or call me at 260-274-2261.

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Named to the Wabash County Tourney’s All-Tourney girls team were (from left) MVP Jaycee Parrett, Sabrina Wagner and Bailey Yoakum of Wabash; Bailey Sewell of Manchester; Ariel Dale of Northfield; and Brooke Elliott of Southwood. Not pictured is Manchester’s Cierra Carter. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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Southwood High School principal Andrew McDaniel presents the Bill Rogge Sportsmanship Award to Wabash’s Vali Reed (top photo) for the Wabash County Junior Varsity Tourney. Earning the honors in the Varsity Tourney were Manchesters’ Rae Bedke (top right photo) for the girls and Southwood’s Jeffrey Finicle for the boys (bottom right photo). Boys Junior Varsity recipient, Northfield’s Logan Peas, was not present for the award ceremony. Photos by Joseph Slacian

There is more high school basketball on tap this week as the girls head down the home stretch with an eye on sectional play at the end of the month. The boys teams begin to hit it hard after the holiday break. On Tuesday, the Lady Norse entertains Eastern and the Lady Apaches play host to Eastbrook. On the boy’s side, Manchester travels to Maconaquah and Southwood hosts Oak Hill. Wednesday, there is a lone game as the Lady Squires travel to Peru. Thursday, the girls are on center stage as Southwood travels to Eastern and Northfield is at Mississinewa. The weekend is a set of TRC matchups for both boys and girls. Boys games on Friday as Northfield travels to North Miami and Southwood is at Whitko. Saturday is girl’s night as Manchester is at Wabash, Whitko travels to Southwood and Northfield hosts North Miami. The Wabash WebTV game highlights two county teams as we will be on hand at Manchester to bring you the WabashManchester boys game beginning somewhere around 7:15pm. Friday, Jan. 13.

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help please come to the first meeting on Tuesday Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Lion room at the Community Building. It has been just couple of people working on it and they would like any new ideas and people to join and help. They have tried many different ideas and they were not well attended. The committee still wants to promote the Town of L a F o n t a i n e . LaFontaine is a Great Community to live in. OUR CONDOLENCE to family and friends of Janice Shenefield. She had been a very strong supporter of the LaFontaine Area. She had over seen the LaFontaine Festival for many years. We

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AUSTIN CARROTHERS and his wife, Sarah, and their three children have been serving t h r o u g h Gospellink.org in Malawi, Africa. Austin has been working in Malawi for the past six years. Three years ago, the family joined him. All of them were back in the states over the holidays to see family, attend a wedding, and to let people know what they have been doing in Malawi. Austin said Malawi is the poorest country in

assassin’s bullet. No wrongs have ever been righted by riots and civil disorders. A sniper is only a coward, not a hero; and an uncontrolled or uncontrollable mob is only the voice of madness, not the voice of the people.” Robert Kennedy

the world with an average daily income of $2. Over half the children who are born die before they are a year old from malnutrition. Austin said Gospel Link’s mission is to help the people learn to provide for themselves. The organization is not there to “give” them help without the people’s involvement. Austin told about a couple of the projects he is working on. One was to teach them to raise rabbits for food. He said although he had never in his life raised rabbits, he learned as he went and the number of rabbits went from 6 to 51 when he left a couple of months ago. He is also teaching them to raise Rhode Island Red chickens that will produce eggs to eat and also be a good source of protein. Austin and his family have a huge garden where they teach by doing and the people can learn what to plant and what to do with the food they grow. He is teaching the farmers how to irrigate so they can grow corn c o m m e r c i a l l y, although it is all done by hand. For anyone who would like to help by sending a donation, checks can be made out to Gospellink with Austin Carrother’s name and his number-590 in the memo line, and sent to Gospellink, Post Office Box 4299, Lynchburg, VA 24502-0299.

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Gene and Peggy Stewart, Paul and Sue Barnhill Jan. 17, Don and Jean Garrison Jan. 18 SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com

Austin Carrothers speaks at the Urbana Yoke Parish church on Jan. 1. Photo provided JAN. 10 SECOND SATURDAY CRAFT CLASS for “all ages up to 99” and for anyone who would like to attend will be at 11 a.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Peter’s Church in Urbana. This month’s and next month’s craft will be more paper and picture oriented - scrapbooking for all levels of experience. The class will make one or two pages (depending on time) decorated with your photographs, paper, and embellishments. “For newbies: Bring scissors, glue sticks, photographs, a ruler or small tape measure, and if you have them – colored cardstock, stickers, buttons, and so forth. For other levels of scrapbookers, please bring supplies, cutters, and also material that you would be willing to share with other ladies. Pictures do not have to be recent.” Participants are invited to bring

lunch. Please contact the craft class leader, Marsha Wade at 260774-3516 or email urbanaparish@gmai l.com. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: The following people met at Bob Evans on Jan. 4. Those present were: John and Darla Eads, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Eileen Weck, Carol Layne, Peggy and Chad Dilling, Helen Dawes, Steve and Sharon Gilbert, and Anne Bell. The group will meet at Bob Evans on Jan. 4 at 7:30 a.m. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please remember the family and friends of Ardis Witkoske who died on Dec. 30 and continue to remember John Eltzroth, Harold (and Nancy) Christie, Richard Miller, Herman Bozarth, Lillian Maurer, Carolyn Winegardner, Gladys Hall, Jane Winebrenner, and

F.C. Tucker/Wabash Realty would like to welcome MIKE MONROE! Let Michael “Mike” Monroe help you ring in the New Year with the home of your dreams! Mike is a lifetime resident of Wabash County. Growing up, living here, working here, he also has a number of rental properties, making him very familiar with the housing market and the needs of this community.

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or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940. These can be any club news, family, birthdays, anniversaries, births or parties. I am looking forward to receiving your news items.

Mike has been married to his wife, Lisa, for twenty-eight years, and they have three sons and four grandchildren. Hobbies include spending time with family, traveling, especially to Kentucky Lake, and buying and remodeling home to sell in Wabash.

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Stop in and say “Hello” to Mike anytime! Whether you want to 260.568.2516 downsize, upsize, relocate within the county, or relocate outside the area, you can give him a call at (260) 568-2516 or email him at mmonroe@cinergymetro.net. He is looking forward to an opportunity to work with buyers and sellers and making your dream home become a reality!

Doris Mattern. Please add Austin and Sarah Carrothers and their three children who returned to Malawi, Africa, on Jan. 4. Austin said they do not know how long they will be there this time, but your prayers for their safety and their work there are very much appreciated. Please add Northfield student Jonathan Fawley. B I R T H D AY S : Jan. 12 – Steve Haupert, Lowell Stout. Jan. 13 – Nick Maurer, Valerie (Haupert) Sperry. Jan. 14 – Max Chamberlain, Carla Krom. Jan. 15 – Britain Webb. Jan. 16 – Troy Baer. Jan. 17 – Jared Peas, Katie Leland. Jan. 18 – Teresa Frehse, Cyrus Myers, Gracie Dale and Ginny Bozarth. Ginny will be 94. I know she would love to hear from her former Urbana and Northfield students and Urbana friends. Her address is 1 Elmwood Drive, Wabash, IN 46992. She and Herman will also be celebrating their 71st wedding

anniversary on Jan. 20. (Herman is now at Peabody Retirement Home.) NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at 1906 N 100 W, Wabash, IN 46992 or emailed to me at mamast812@gmail.c om or by calling 260377-9475.

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WFD donates funds to Hoosier Burn camp By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com An official from the Indiana Burn camp received a check for more than $2,000 from the Wabash Fire Department on Friday, Jan. 6. The money, which amounted to $2,057.94, was raised during the fourth annual step walk in honor of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack, as well as in memory of three local firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. Mark J. Koopman, Hoosier Burn Camp executive director, received the check from one of the event’s co-founders, Firefighter/Paramed ic Jeff Krom. He and Firefighter/Paramed ic Dennis Vigar began the event on their own in 2012 and it has grown to now include representatives from other local fire departments, as well as members of the public. Also attending the presentation were WFD Fire Chief Barry Stroup and Chris Sloan, Wabash County YMCA director of community engagement.

Wabash firefighter/paramedic Jeff Krom (second from left) presents a check to Mark J. Koopman, Hoosier Burn Camp executive director. Looking on are Wabash Fire Chief Barry Stroup (left) and Chris Sloan, Wabash County YMCA director of community engagement. Photo by Joseph Slacian Koopman said that the funds will help pay for two youngsters to attend the camp, located in Battle Ground. About 70 burn survivors between the ages of 8 and 18 attend the camp each summer, he said. But, he noted, while the camp is the main purpose of the organization, it hosts activities for burn victims throughout the year. “I’ll be taking 16 teenagers skiing in Wisconsin (this week-

end),” Koopman said. “At the end of the month, we’ll be having about 240 burn survivors and family members for an event in Brown County that really focuses on the trauma that’s associated with the whole family. “Our whole network, throughout the entire year, will work with about 150 burn survivors, ranging from infancy age all the way up through young adult.” While the camp is the longest amount of

time organizers spend with the survivors, the group has at least one thing per month planned for its clients. Krom said that plans are already underway for the 2017 stair-climbing event. Stroup also noted that he has been in contact with departments outside of Wabash County interested in either participating here or creating their own event in their respected counties.

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January 11, 2017

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THE ROANN FOOD PANTRY is located at Roann Town Hall and is open on Wednesdays, from 2-4 P.M. It is available to residents in a seven-mile radius of Roann. Donations are gratefully accepted. Donors are asked to please check expiration dates. THE ROANN RENEGADES is a family-oriented dance group, teaching and sharing the fun and exercise of line dance for single line and couples. It meets at the Roann C o m m u n i t y Building, in Roann, on Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. and on Saturday nights, 9-11 p.m. For more information, please call 260-578-7261 or go to w w w. r o a n n r e n e gades.8k.com/ or look them up on Facebook. LIBRARY NEWS: January is Amnesty Month at the library. Patrons are asked to check around their

homes for overdue books and movies that are outstanding. No fees will be charged if returned in January. Thank you! The State Library is announcing that the Department of Natural Resources has agreed to extend the Annual Parks Pass Program for one more year. The Indiana State Library is purchasing one pass for every library district. Patrons using the pass in 2017 will be asked to complete a short survey to help the DNR see how the passes are being used. Thank you to all who connected their Kroger Rewards Card to the Roann Public Library in 2016! Every time a valid card is swiped, Kroger donates a portion to the library. Funds raised are used for library programs such as Summer Reading. It costs the customer nothing to participate. Each January, card holders are required to renew their choice for C o m m u n i t y Rewards. To sign up to partner with the Roann Library or to renew, please call Kroger at 1-800-5764377 and ask to have the Roann Paw Paw Township Public Library (organiza-

tion # 70774) added to your Kroger Plus Card Community Rewards. Have the Plus Card ready when calling. Thanks for the support! HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Keegan James, Randy Stoffer, Andrew See, Chad McWhirt, Ashley Vigar, Jewel Marie Flitcraft, Alexi Randel, Danielle Miller, Kerry Krom, Carla Krom, Trevor Draper, and Tom Dyson. . H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Krom, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Galley. 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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Restricted Class B CDL policy provides more flexibility for ag retailers INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced new seasonal options available for the Restricted Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), which will provide greater flexibility for producers and agricultural retailers.

The new policy will take effect on Feb. 1, 2017. “During the planting and harvest seasons, those in agriculture have enough to worry about without making it tougher for them to get the proper CDL,” said BMV Commissioner Kent Abernathy. “This new policy gives them more flexibility.”

Prior to this policy change, those in agricultural transport were only able to haul seasonal loads during predesignated periods of time. During planting season in particular, this put some producers and agricultural retailers at a disadvantage who, regardless of climate or their specific operations, were unable to

haul loads before April 2. Under this new policy, drivers will be able to custom tailor their Restricted Class B CDL license to their own needs and will no longer be restricted to predesignated periods of time. “Many unknown variables affect planting and harvest seasons, and producers

and agribusinesses know best what works for them,” said Ted McKinney, ISDA Director. “By providing greater flexibility, this is a major victory for Indiana’s agricultural community. I commend BMV on their work and for being such a great partner on this issue.” The Restricted Class B CDL still has

to be renewed every four years, and the seasonal periods can be changed at time of renewal. Such a license allows operation of Class B and Class C vehicles only. Holders may not carry hazardous material loads that require a placard except for; Diesel fuel in quantities of 1,000 gallons

or less Liquid fertilizers in vehicles or implements of animal husbandry with total capacities of 3,000 gallons or less Solid fertilizers that are not transported with any organic substance

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION THURSDAY, JAN. 12TH AT 5:30PM SHARP! LOCATED AT 558 W. HILL STREET, WABASH, IN Open House will be from 4:30 - 5:30pm the day of auction, or call the office to set up an appt - (260) 563-2484 Looks are deceiving on this 2-story home!! Once you walk inside, you will be surprised by all the room this home holds. Downstairs you will find hardwood floors throughout, in addition to the large downstairs bedroom and a half bath off the kitchen. There is new flooring in the kitchen. Once upstairs, you will find a newly finished bathroom with new flooring and new bath fixtures as well as a new bathtub and sink. New flooring and paint have been used in one of the VERY SPACIOUS upstairs bedrooms, as well as new flooring in a room that could be used as an office area, sitting area, or converted into another bedroom. Plus, there is an another carpeted bedroom upstairs and a VERY LARGE closet area that could hold all your treasures you need tucked away. In the basement you will find a Williamson Gasaver furnace, a hookup for a wood burner, and a 50 gallon Richmond electric water heater. Also in the basement are the hookup for the washer and dryer, which were left, and are a Kenmore washing machine and a Hotpoint electric dryer. And you certainly don't want to miss the screened in front porch and LARGE porch off the back of the house that looks out onto a very large and spacious backyard that walks out to the one car garage with an attached lean-to. COME CHECK OUT ALL THE POSSIBILITIES THIS HOUSE OFFERS!! YOU CAN SEE THIS HOUSE BY APPT. BEFORE THE AUCTION, JUST CONTACT THE OFFICE! Sale of real estate will be $3000.00 down day of sale, balance due day of closing. Buyer's premium of $1500.00 added to winning bid on real estate only. Any announcements made day of sale take precedence over any printer material. EVERYTHING SOLD AS IS - WHERE IS, Sellers nor Auctioneer(s) assume any liability in case of accidents, nor are they responsible for articles after sold.

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NM church to host video conference By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER – The North Manchester First Brethren Church will host a Love and Respect Marriage Video Conference on Feb 1718, 2017 The church has hosted this conference twice before, and

there was a good response, officials said, adding that material used is biblical and it’s presented in an effective way. In this conference, Dr. Emerson and Sarah Eggerich, authors of the book ‘Love and Respect” propose that happiness and harmony in a marriage are not achieved by love

alone. Although love is vital, especially for the wife, the Eggerichs state that a husband’s need for respect is equally important as love, for the husband is designed for respect. The conference is divided into three main sessions. The first session is on the Crazy Cycle, which explains why

two good-willed people negatively react to each other. The second session is on the Energizing Cycle, which shows how two people can positively motivate one another by doing one simple thing. The final session concerns the Rewarded Cycle, which explains what a person can do if his or

her expectations are unmet by a spouse, while looking to the rewards to be gained through obedience to Jesus. Participants will gain a greater understanding of forgiveness, reconciliation, change and hope through the revolutionary but simple message that works in marriage, based on

Ephesians 5:33. The conference is on Friday, Feb. 17, from 6:45-10:15 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 18 from 8:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. To register, go to nmfbc.org and follow the links or go to loveandrespect.com. The cost is $15/person before Feb. 6 (plus $1.29 Eventbrite fee) and $20/person after that (plus $1.39

Eventbrite fee). For further information, c o n t a c t ron@nmfbc.org or 260-982-6457. The conference is for married, divorced, separated, dating and single adults who want to improve, strengthen, heal, or prepare for marriage.

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Pets

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HOME, Flame Point Siamese, white with brown tips, neutered, front declaw, good with other animals. 260-571-2567.

JACKRUSSEL/TERRIER MIX PUPPIES, 10 weeks old, 3 males, 1 female, all shots up to date. $100 each. 260-5716920.

Farm

WHEAT STRAW for sale, $2.50 a bale. Call 981-2671.

Mobile Homes

WABASH VERY NICE 14x70 2 bed 1 bath shingle roof house siding porch appliances new carpet quiet park close to walmart Rent to Own 574 612 1814 / 574 612-2019.

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1 BDRM HOUSE for rent or for sale on Wabash Northside. Stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hook ups, $90/wk. plus $300 deposit, 765-863-1453 or 765-8631452.

2 BDRM, 1 bath, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hook-up, C/A, northside, $100 wk. plus deposit, 765-863-1452 or 765863-1453. 2BR duplex for 1-3 people, southside, $455 + utilities. 260563-7743. 3 BR 1.5 BA HOUSE, 39 Stitt St. Wabash. $700/rent, $700 security deposit. Please contact Al at 574-265-6583. BEAUTIFUL CONDO IN ROANN. 2 BR, bath & 1/2, 2 porches, fireplace, attached garage, quiet area, references. $575/mo. Call 260-571-1780. COUNTRY HOME ON 2 ACRES, 3 Bedroom/1.5 bath farm house with large rooms and nice woodwork. 6873 S America Rd, Wabash. $600/mo with $600 deposit. No smoking, pet provisions available. 260-571-8044. LARGE 2 BEDROOM APT., $100/wk. 1 BR $95/Wk. Includes water/sewage. No pets. References required. 260-571-0799 leave message.

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Lots are now available at South Pointe Dreaming of Owning Your Own NEW Home?

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